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Title: Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16
Date: 1918-02-16
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1918_0216 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 1 ---------- The ssenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL XVII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 NO. 18 MIIMIIIIIMIIIIIIIII Announcements Tuesday, 4:10—Y. W. C. A. mili
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Show more1918_0216 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 1 ---------- The ssenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL XVII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 NO. 18 MIIMIIIIIMIIIIIIIII Announcements Tuesday, 4:10—Y. W. C. A. military party. Fob. 19, at 4:10, see Mr. Bond's awkward squad drill in the big gym. There will be a meeting of the Seattle club on Thursday morning immediately after assembly for a few minutes. Bring your dues and an idea written on a piece of paper for the improvement of the club. Without these two things we can do nothing. The proceeds of the Thespian play of this year will be given over to some worthy cause in connection with the war. Nothing more than this is known at present. The exact benefit to which it will be given has not as yet been decided. MILITARY PARTY Tuesday. Feb. 19, at 4:10, in the bio gym, the' Y. W. C. A. girls will entertain the student body and faculty in honor of the new students, at a military party. Watch the bulletin board for the poster and sign your name and the division in which you wish to serve. Everybody save the date and come prepared to have a good time. ATTENTION Arthur Waldwyn Evans, the Welsh wit, and humorist, scheduled for our ly-ceum course on Monday evening. Feb. 18, will be a treat that none of us can afford to miss. He treats a deeply serious subject with the light fascinating touch of an artist and holds the audience with intoxicating merriment throughout the evening. It takes essentially the hand of a master to tell "What America Means to Me" in a time like the present and at the same time keep the audience amused. Mr. Evans' former success is enough recommendation but for those who ask more we might say that he is a relative of David Lloyd George, the British Premier; is widely travelled and thoroughly familiar with political conditions the world over. NEW WAR BOOKS IN LIBRARY The library has just received a few of the very intresting list of war books which it has ordered. They may be found ready for circulation, on display at the main charging desk. Following is the list: Abbot—Turkey, Greece and the Great Powers. : Atherton—Living Present. : Brandos—World at War. Collins—How to Fly. Doyel—History of the Great War 1914-15. Epler—Life of Clara Barton. Gibbs—Battles of the Somme. Gerard—My Four Years in Germany. Kipling—Sea Warfare. Locke—Red Planet. Levine—Russian Revolution. Mokveld—German Fury in Belgium. Wells—Italy, France and Britain at War. Wells—Mr. Britling Sees it Through. . MILLER RECEIVES I R E PRAISE FOR BOOK The following article was taken from the "New England Journal of Education," Boston. Jan. 17: "Education for the Needs of Life," by Irving E. Miller, Ph. D. "Through clear statements of clarified thinking along lines of real needs of the child .youth and adult life, the author is helpfully informing, intelligently, suggestive and inspiringly intensive. No one can carefully study 'Education for the Needs of Life" without having a broader vision of the mission and message of the teacher. It is a book which guarantees success through teaching and the vitalization of learning on the part of reader or student." KLIPSUN CONTEST PRIZES The Board of Control has voted to offer alluring prizes for the best contributions to the Literary Dopartm„n lt; of this year's Klipsun. For the best short story $10.00 will be given ;for the second best, $5.00. Other prizes are: Best essay on a current topic. $5.00. second best, $2.50: best poem, $5.00, second best, $2.50. The judges chosen for the contest are Mr. Glenn Hughes. Miss Mabel Zoc Wilson, and Miss Georgia Springer. Other details regarding the length of manuscripts and the time limit for their being handed in will be announced within a short time. In the meantime, the Literary Editor, Mr. Frisk, is anxious that a larger number of contributions should be commenced. S NEXT WEEK "Education for the Needs of Life" is the title of Dr. I. E. Miller's new book. This is also the theme of the Second Rural Life Conference which will be held the evening of March 20th, continuing through the 21st and 22nd. The program which is being prepared at considerable effort will be sent out in the near future. It consists of new films and no long waits. Every seat should be occupied before the lights are turned out for the first reel. Come for the beginning act and stay until the choir sings, "Hallelujah 'tis done." Lunch will be served at the building between scenes so there will be nothing missed by delayed jitneys, or by waits for the goose to be served when it had not been caught. Side shows will be conducted during the time the big tent is dark. One will admit the business man who wants to learn what psychology has to do with the price of foodstuff. Another will tell how to secure hard-tack in our own back yard, not at the front. A third will tell how to knit a sock that could be used either for a mitt or a helmet. (Continued on Page Eight) . STEINER'S LECTUR! IAL INTEREST A large and appreciative audience listened to the lecture by Dr. Edward A. Steincr on January Sth. He brought us an inspiring message, his subject being, "The Challenge of American Spirit.'" "There are others to be blamed for starting the war," said Dr. Steincr. "Peace canont come too soon, and as to what will happen when the war does end. no one knows. The future is a sealed book. "Most reluctantly this nation entered the war after closely watching the trend of affairs, and out of a peaceful people has come one of the most remarkable armies of the period. Neverbefore has there been a cleaner, braver, finer set of men in the cantonments under the stars and stripes, than there is today. This nation is a more unified and well moulded structure than can be found among the other nations. For example, the Germans are hammered together an-1 not moulded. The United States is politically united and even the one-third of our population are of foreign blood, yet we are trying to make a people out of many nationalities. The determining fin-tor if one is an American is not that lie was born here, but born again after coming here. It is spirit rather than blood. "The two factors which make a nation hold its people, are its language and its history. This country is destined to be an English-speaking nation. It has remained triumphant, and has crept into the speech of the foreigners. "America is a history of people—not of kings and dynasties." Dr. Steiner paid high tribute to Washington. Lincoln, Roosevelt. Taft. Byron, Wilson and other Americans and he said that the people arc as ready to thrill at the sight of the Stars and Stripes as they ever were. L LIFE CLUB So many are asking of the schools of the state, that plans be worked out in harmony with the country's needs. This, in brief, is the plan proposed by the Rural Life Conference which will be held in the Normal School, Bellingham, Wash,. March 20-21-22. Sections will be arranged in which definite, practical relations will be discussed. The business man will discuss Education in Business. Educational Methods in Religion will have a place; war cooking and war sewing will be demonstrated; in short, every phase of the needs of the country will be on the program. Supt. Ethel Everett of Whatcom County, has decided to have all of her teachers present for the full time. At least two other counties will assist by having part or all of their teachers here. A STORY THAT THE CENSOR 1 NOT SEE There has always been a ieeling that the fields are greener far away—and we never recognize the geniuses with whom we come in contact da/ by day. Clever students of human nature sometimes keep their discoveries hidden from view and pursue their daily work on equal footing with the most commonplace. I have before me a widely circulated eastern magazine, with a very strong article entitled, "Home and School," written by Professu gt;- O'Shea of the University of Wisconsin and when I had finished reading it, I turned the pige* and my eyes fell upon this title, "Her Eldest Son," a short story, fully illustrated, beautifully written, and charmingly told by our own Olive Edens. I knew this would interest the students, and I knew also that Miss Edens is literary critic for the Messenger, and again I know if she sees this article that it would come to an untimely end in the waste basket, so I am taking a chance and putting one over on Miss Edens by handing it in without her criticism. On Lincoln's birthday the Junior Red Cross campaign began with a program in the assembly. The campaign will be waged for the next ten days, ending with Washington's birthday, and it is hoped that during this time many ?ie\v members will be added to the organization and greater interest shown in it.J. work. In the past week the. grammar grade girls, with the aid of a few Normal girls, have completed four little dresses for Belgian children. CHORAL CLUB CONCERT Mrs. Thatcher gave another one of her creditable concents Friday evening. It was especially good in that it was such an unusual program, being made up of old negro songs and patriotic songs. The program follows: Sing We and Chant it Harris Choral Club Duet—0 Wert Thou in the Cold Blast Mendelssohn Edith Hendrickson, Alberta Getsman Group of Old Songs Choral Club Piano solo—Nocturne, Op. 27, No. 2 .. Chopin Marie Broulette Quartet—A Dusky Lullaby Gilberte Misses McAbee, Dick, Getsman, Foss The Dusk Witch (A Dusky Lullaby).. Ambrose Choral Club Sandman a Comin' Dvorak Semi-Chorus, Amy Cleary, Soloist Solo—Flag Song ..." De Koven Nellie Dick Patriotic songs Choral Club Marion Simonton, Soloist For the Flag and America Dennee Choral Club America. Miss Drake reports that the new cadets at Everett are entering heartily into their teaching and are doing splendidly. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 THEATRE TICKETS i Tuesday, the 12th of February, tlie birth date of our country's most beloved man, Abraham Lincoln, was commemorated by a very emotional program during the assembly period at 8:50. President Nash's opening words were of appalling and dreadful import. The morning papers had stated the opinion of one Mr. Russell, American envoy to Russia, concerning the probable supremacy of Germany's arms as a result of the Bolsheviki treaty with that country. Dr. Nash admitted the seriousness of the conditions in regard to the safety of Democracy and Democracy's Allies. But he also affirmed his optimism, saying that the United States will win, she must win! But oh! the need of the help of even the least of us who live under the Stars and Stripes. Our first duty is to keep up courage and hope in the breasts of our soldiers—a thing that lies in the power of us all. These few words served as an introduction to the talk of Mr. Short, a resident of Bellingham, a patriot seeking ways to help the "boys." After a brief discussion of our soldiers' need of relaxation from their hours of toil, and what this recreation means to them, he gave to us a tangible means of bringing to the camps a little of innocent cheer. All Yankees are lovers of the modern "movie"—the place where one may go and live many lives in many countries, and forget the narrow confines of daily labor. The theatrical managers of tlu country have done their "bit" in cou- Jewelers to THE NORMAL SCHOOL TRADE Next to First National Bank EXPERT WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING Glass Pins and Jewelry Made to Order Our Specialty SANITARY MEAT MARKET FRESH AND CURED MEATS FISH AND POULTRY 1017 Elk Street W. A. HALL Fruit, Confectionery, Etc. Newsdealer Phone 1801. 1315 Dock structing show houses not only in the camps at home, but in those of stricken Europe as well, even if the only shelter of the camera consists of a torn tent flap. He held up before the students tiny books which contained twenty different worldly careers, twenty different experiences of human lives, twenty different meanings, joys and sorrows. He offered these for sale at the small price of $1.00 which will help America in her crisis to avert the onslaught of the bloody, vicious Hun. Our dollar will send these twenty shows as messengers of love and cheer to those who long for them so much. We know that Mr. Short's endeavors will not be fruitless. Mr. Short was followed by Rev. Duncan McPhail of the Baptist church oi this city, who gave a very appropriate and original speech on Lincoln and his work for humanity. His opening word?, full of promise, hope and truth, were, "In the New Testament we find that a man was sent from God whose name was John." He went on to say that that has been God's great gift to mankind all through the ages; every generation or so he sends a man of Godlike principles to emancipate and bring the people to a little higher civilization and intellectual progression. In the time of the Dark Plague of Uncle Sam, a man of God appeared whose name was Abraham Lincoln. The anecdotes of his honesty are so well known, that Rev. McPhail did not think it necessary to say any more than, "The proverb is true in all instances; 'honesty is the best policy !' " He then described Lincoln's industry, in words which led us to recognize the stupendous blessing Lincoln's words portended, when he said, upon seeing the slaves, "If ever, by the help of God, I am able to strike a blow against this nefarious practice. I will do so and do it hard." He was shocked at the suggestive fact that these poor creatures were able to sing and be jolly amidst their degredation; that they had become as dumb brutes satisfied- with brute treatment. Well, by the help of God he did strike a blow and one that, resounded and echoed through the world. His common sense showed most plainly in his knowledge and treatment of human nature—his tactful intuition in the use of his tongue. When asked at one time his opinion of Sheridan,- his words were, "Sheridan, Oh! Sheridan! Well, I will tell you what I think of him. He is one of these men with long arms and short legs who is able to scratch his shins without stooping. That's what I think of Sheridan." What meaning his empty words conveyed! His mercy is the quality which healed the nation's wounds and refined the nation's people. Rev. McPhail's quoting of Portia's famous "Mercy Speech," never came in more apportunely. His faith was strong and true. When discussing the surety of God's being on the side of the North, he replied, in his great, gentle voice, "It does not worry me if God is on our side; the supreme question is whether we are on God's side." The Double Quartet report that they have had delightful times at the various places where they have sung. Last Saturday they had an especially enjoyable evening at Laurel, while on Tuesday they were at Eureka. Ella Wilken and Heloise Eggers look rather lonesome without their chafing dishes. Girls, you may see them in Mrs. Powell's roo.n once a month. Have you seen the new "COLLEGE," "CAVALIER" AND "ARMY" SHOES FOR LADIES at the Walk-Over Boot Shop 213 East Holly Street FOR EIGHT YEARS e CAVE Has stood for Pure, Clean, Wholesome CANDY AND ICE CREAM Community Silverware, Pyrex Glass Baking Dishes, Universal Perculators, Chafing Dishes, Electric Irons, Electric Grills, Electric Hair Driers and Heating Pads MORSE HARDWARE COMPANY NEW PATRIOTIC STATIONERY Khaki and White E. T. MATHES BOOK CO. Miss Anne Johnson is teaching ali grades in Blyn. Wash., filling the position vacated by Miss Lyda Nichols. Miss Helena Willett, whose home is in Portland, is teaching in Salem. Miss Elizabeth Moore has accepted a position in Astoria, her home town. Miss Helen Brown, a cadet of the first quarter, is teaching in Everett. Miss Mamie Iteinstedt of Bothel has accepted a position in Everett. Mr. Harold Rodolph "writes from the University of Washington that he enjoys his work and is very busy. THE EXCHANGE A LIVE WIRE Have you seen the "Exchange?" It is a little paper published right here in our print shop in the interest of commercial work, home economies, rural school and industrial arts education. Mr. Scudder, the editor, says he is only the middle man for the exchange of ideas, and is encouraging the teachers now in the field to tell through the paper how they are solving their problems. Besides this valuable correspondence the paper contains valuable manual training projects with diagrams for making, and other interesting features. the program of the Canadian Club last Friday evening. Margaret Burnhatn Several of the students took part in gave a vocal solo, Hazel Huntsberger a reading, and Willard Yerkes a cornet solo. They had a good time and believe that their services were- appreciated as thev were asked to come again. Harry Dawson First Class Chop House Open Night and Day 1309 Dock Phone 1880 We want your trade solely on the merits of our goods. Byron's Grocery 214 E. Holly Street, Alaska Bldg. Phone 426 DR. C. A. SHORT DENTIST Tel. 2264 South Bellingham AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY Buy Them by the Box Stenvig's Grocery PHONE 1829 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 3 Organizations ALKISAIH NEWS At the last meeting of the Alkisiah club the following program was given: Parliamentary drill Miss Baker Work of the Women's Service League Miss Springer A Paper on the Women's Clubs Miss Coates Reading of Service Poems. .Miss Swartz Folk Dancing Marcella Swietzer On the same evening, the new officer* were installed, as follows: President—Maud Manley. Vice-President—Lillian Anderson. Secretary—Georgiana Springer. Treasurer—Catherine Fiefield. Program committee—Marian Johnson, Miss Coates, Miss Hannon. Reporter for Klipsun—Catherine Fie-field. Reporter for Messenger—Lillian Anderson. Miss Edith Henrickson was chosen as chairman of the committee to plan the initiation to be be given next Thursday evening. RURAL LIFE " A club that is successfully training its members for future teachers, in more lines than one, especially parliamentary drill, is our Rural Life club. After our sectional meetings on Thursday, Feb. 7, we adjourned to the main assembly room for our business meeting and program, where a delightful evening was enjoyed. In the absence of Rudie Oltman, who has enlisted in the navy, we elected Myrle Onstine chairman of the membership committee, and Herbert Davis as vice-president of the club. Mr. Klemme, who has been away on extension work, was given a hearty welcome back into the club. He gave us a most stirring talk on the requirements of the rural school teacher. Miss Keeler then told us, in a very clever and interesting way, the history of our club gavel. The gavel was then presented to the president by Lael Eas-terbrooks. This being "Lincoln night" in our club, an especially good program was given: Some interesting incidents of Lincoln's life—Ruth Swartz. What we owe to Abraham Lincoln- Margaret Murray. FOR SEATTLEITES ONLY Act. I. Bellingham. Scene—Normal school. Halls, classrooms, groups of intelligent, superior-looking people around mumbling to themselves the following: "We are from Seattle, but if you value your life don't tell anybody. We are ashamed of it and have succeeded Glasses, once the sign of age, are now the sign of good sense. If you cannot study with eye comfort the sooner you consult Woll the better. 205 West Hollv Street. splendidly in keeping the awful fact almost universally unknown since September. We must admit we did thaw out once for College Club night bur, hurried right back under cover." The year will soon be over now and if we can only keep up our past record and if our rubber-soled shoes don't wear out, we will be able to pat ourselves on the back, draw a big sigh of relief, as we stealthily step on the night boat and say, "Thank goodness! • a whole year at the Normal and nobody knows where we're from!" And then we will put our hands into our pockets and with miserly joy take out the quarter that we saved the last semester. We will look at it. turn it over and over, bite it maybe, and say to ourselves nobly, but perchance a little sadly, "You little quarter—my dues for last semester, it was you who made the Seattle club' die, it was you, with my help^ who made it the worst club in school when it ought to have been the biggest and best; we are pretty poor little boosters, you and I." We shall think what we might have done, the friends we might have made—had we had the interest we ought to have had in our club. THESPIANS MEET A rare treat was given the Thespians at their last meeting when Miss Eden.s delightfully told of some of the theatres and plays she had seen while in England and France. The following officers were elected: President—Johnny Miller. Vice-President—Marie Armstrong. Secretary—Myrtle Pugsley. Treasurer—Rainhardt Hanson. Sergeant-at-Arms—Paul Washke. Messenger Reporter—Helen Upper. WEIR INN Mabel Trafton spent the week end at her home in Anacortes. Emmet Tupper is visiting his wife, who is attending Normal. Mr. Tupper leaves the latter part of the week for Mare Island, California. Josephine Nelson made a business trip to Seattle on Saturday. Stella Brenton of Blaine spent th.* week end with her sister, Fern Frenton, of Weir Inn. Fern Brenton. entertained Marian Chisholm at dinner on Thursday even- 717-719-721 INDIAN STREET Miss Muir of Lynden spent Saturday and Sunday with Edna Bradley of 717 High street. Carl Smith of Camp Lewis spent a few days recently visiting his sisters, Mary and Elizabeth Smith, and Tillie Gislu Winnifred Smith spent the week end at her home in Anacortes. Dora and Dorothy Balfour were visitors at 721 Indian street last Saturday. Florence Bradley and her friend, Mildred Fountain, spent the week end visiting Miss Bradley's sister. Mrs. Carter of 507 High street, entertained Mrs. Gordon and daughter, Grace, at dinner Friday evening. A lass—Edna—may borrow our can-opener again. A birthday spread was given at 721 Indian street Monday evening in honor of Winnifred Smith. Those present were Ethel Wilcox, Mabel Tarlton, May Balfour, Mary and Elizabeth Smith, Edna Bradley, Clyda Radcliffe, Tillie Gish and the guest of honor. Zetta Price and Maude Workman of Harrison Hall entertained Tillie Gish, Mary and Elizabeth Smith at dinner on Sunday. UNCLE SAM SAYS: Reduce the quantity of sugar used for candy 80 per cent. How much sugar do you waste in making candy? PURE CANDIES 119 East Holly HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Bakery Goods. We make a specialty of Fancy Cakes to Order. Sweet Grocery Co. 1021 ELK STREET r~ HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES FOR MEN G A G E - D O D S OIV C O . THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1314 Bay Street When you think of Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, Eight Prices, Think of the HOME STORE 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT TO NORMAL STUDENTS THE CEDARS Frances Willard was surprised when the Cedars girls gathered in the parlor to celebrate her ? birthday, Saturday evening. Games were played, after which came "eats" long to be remembered by all those present. One of the main features was a snowy-white cake adorned with twenty red candles. Frances blew them out with two puffs. Wonder what that signifies? The girls at the Cedars are much interested in war cooking. Anna Brown has made a sjjccialty of cornmeal muffins. She will be glad to give all of those so desiring a sample, as she still has a quantity to spare. Spring is surely on the way. Jewel Smith and Marian Osborn are already planning their gardens. Virgil Ranton and Elizabeth Gwinn were callers at the Cedars during the past week. Two lost dogs have made their home at the hall. If the owners will call for the canines, no reward will be requested. One girl among our crowd, Marian Osborn, has distinguished herself by going to bed before ten o'clock for the entire past quarter. DON'T MISS n ew Gas and Wood and Coal Range. VERY SPECIAL FEATURES Seeing our Combination Jenkins-Boys Co. 210 E. Holly Phone 1154 OHYESA The Ohyesa Literary Society held its regular meeting Thursday evening, Feb. 7. A very delightful and interesting program was given. Parliamentary drill was very ably led by Frieda Lanimars; Gina Hagen gave the biography of Booker T. Washington, and Phroso Klinker talked on Paul Lawrence Dunbar and his work, and read a number of hi-3 poems. A piano solo was given by Lillian Schoenberg, which was followed by a reading, "When de Folks is Gone," by Frieda Lammars. The last number on the program consisted of the songs, "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" and "Old Black Joe," by the girls of the group. An important business meeting was held after the program. Thursday night the members of the club are to celebrate with a Valentine party. Appropriate games and refreshments have been planned so a good time is anticipated by all. ORCHARD HOUSE BREEZES Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Vermuelen entertained at lunch Sunday evening the following people: Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Lightfoot, Mr. Robert Rowe, Misses Garnette Robinson," Marjorie Rowe, Clare Giblin, Mabel McFadden, Oline Haley and Mr. Fritz Hamilton of Che-halis. Wheatless corn bread and hominy croquettes were some of the delicacies enjoyed. Later in the evening patriotic songs were sung. Mr. Roy Hylander, of Philadelphia is visiting friends at the home. Jane B. Colby has received calls for outside appointments in connection with the lecure course. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 4 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 The Weekly Messenger Published by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham. •Entered in the Postoffice at Bellingham, Wn., as second-class matter. Union Printing Co., Printers. Subscription rates by mail, $1.00 per year in advance. Single copies, 5 cents. Adverting rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager of the Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wn. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - WM. O. EDSON BUSINESS MGR. - - CASSIE C. CALES DEPARTMENT EDITORS Associate Hazel Huntsburger Literary Mrs. Josephine Converse Boys' Athletics Rainhardt Hanson Girls' Athletics Regina Frank Calendar Myrtle Pugsley Faculty Alice Polley Auditorium Bessie Windley Auditorium Harriette Swasey Auditorium Edith Palmer Correspondence Carolyn Hammond Society •-- -.-Vera Juul Society Bessie Windley Unclassified Esther Korthauer Alumni Jean Almond Exchange Helen Upper Announcements Willard lerkes Stenographer Edith Palmer ( Elmer Webster -tr,,™^,. J Vera Towne K u m o r ) Philip Montag ( Stacy Tucker ORGANIZATION REPORTERS Senior Class, Ruby Sickenger; Junior Class, Mary Bale; Philomathean Club, Mary Bale; Rural Life, Frances Bloom; Choral, Myrtle Mcllvaine; Ohy-esa, Aleen Driver; Studio Art, Ida Will-son; Nichols Hall, Thelma Koehler; Cedars Hall, Edith Kiner; Alkasiah, Lillian Anderson; Ohiyesa, Mrs. Edmunds. The person who is always giving a piece of his mind is usually the person who has the least mind to spare—Anon. VIRTUE AND HABIT Too many people have the idea that virtue is worth while only when it is on exhibition. Note, for instance, the expression "company manners." Should a person be any less courteous when hi? does not have visitors than when lie does? Does he mean to say, by this expression that he does not bother about being polite when no one is watching? We have seen this same style of reasoning in other things. A few days ago a student was rehearsing a recitation to be given in public, and when it was remarked that that person's standing position was not good, the reply came, "Oh. this is only practice, I'll stand correctly when I get on the stage." Here is where so many people make a serious mistake. They do not realize that if they cultivate good habits in private these habits will follow them into public, and that bad habits will-do the same. The formation of good habits involves the study of self, the untiring correction of bad habits, and the repeated performance of acts that are as difficult in their accomplishment as they are worth while after they become habitual. So all progress is made in the development of the. individual. After he has mastered one good habit, and made it a part of himself, he is ready for the next, and so he builds himself up. Some one has said that the individual is one great bundle of habits. If this is true, it makes some difference whether the habits are .good or bad, and we readily see what we are doing for ourselves every time we acquire a good habit. "WHAT WE NEED IS SHIPS" Comradship Comradship is a large word, a large-hearted word, that makes of one "his brother's keeper." It is one of the EDIMIA1S sweetest things in life, and having the spirit of comradship covers often a multitude of sins. There are persons who do not discriminate carefully, that imagine that •'•'chums" arc "comrades," but it is a serious error. We may be '•'chummy" with a few people and lack the essentials of comradship utterly. And what is this comradship then that is so desirable? It has three distinctive characteristics, namely, helpfulness, or service, not to a few,—our friends, but to whomever we may meet; unselfisn-ncss, not counting the cost to yourself for serving; and cheerfulness, which gives a sweet savor to the whole. Easy to acquire, and simple in nature, isn't it? It is the characteristic of a good soldier, of a true friend, of a successful student, and of thorough gentleman or woman, the world over. It belongs to the one who lias a cheery "good morning" for every fellow being rc-ing regardless of station, ability or personal beauty; to the man who slaps his employee on the back and says, "Your wife better this morning, my man?" To the man who lifts as gently from the dust a homely dressed, ignorant woman, as a charming, pretty girl; to the soldier who shares his last drop of water in "No Man's Land." Indeed, it is the true spirit of the Christ as it seeks to dwell in men's hearts, and when the world around, there lives in the hearts of the individual his comradeliness, the great Brotherhood of Man will be established with peace on earth. Be a comrade to the one who rubs elbows with you. whether he be a dear friend or whether you hardly know his name. But of all the ships, comradeship is the best, for it includes us all. WHY! The other evening As I was walking Down the street Meditating Upon Rev. Conwell's Lecture, it seemed to me There was a great And urgent Need Right here Under our noses in our own Normal And wondered why Bill Edson, Or some one, Didn't get busy And make his Name famous, His memory Honored And commemorated And blessed By student Teachers, For such honor Awaits him Who invents An automatic Lesson plan writer. —G. M. Lvon. S Q U I B S We would like to know who induced Crete Gray to join the Sparklers' club. Phil Montague has decided to not "visit" Miss Boring's Social Science class in the future. We would like to know why Gig Davis is all dolled up like a million dollars. A student jokingly said to Mr. Kibbe: "Is your hair dyed?" Mr. Kibbe replied, "Yes. most of it has." They say Miss Cummins is an expert shot with a rifle. Perhaps that explains her power as a disciplinarian. Miss Georgia Springer has been chosen student judge of the literary work for the Klipsun. We know of no student more capable. Jessie and Vera Merchant spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Madsen at Lyn-den. They say it takes seven dollars' worth of fuel to heat the big assembly, and we are wondering what is being done with the other six dollars and ninety cents. In spite of the fact that war cookery is required, the student body is much interested in the work. Miss Ormsby is easily the master of the unusual situation, and apparently finds no more difficulty in handling a class of seven or eight hundred students than is ordinarily experienced in a class of twenty-five. With her skill and personality, Miss Ornisby inspires a desire to make use of all the demonstrations she gives, and it is generally admitted that all of the students are interested and are finding the results satisfactory as well as profitable, when cric-f" out. He—"Why is Carver like a Pullman car ?" She—"I give up." He—"Because he's some coach. Mr. Beaver:—"Before I begin to talk, there are several things I want to say." Mr. Bond:—"What is the value of pi ?" P. B.:— "7c." Student—"And he saw the body of his friends." Mr. I-Ioppe—- "It must have been the Siamese twins." In front of the Columbia hotel, Saturday, Feb. 9, Present members of tho Double Quartette and a few friends. Topic of conversation—Double chins. 1st Soprano—"Hazel, hold your head up so you won't get a double chin." Hazel—"Is that what you did to your nose?" Vera W. was sewing, making a patch for her sewing lesson. Pretty soon sh-5 said. "I got started on this in class and my thread knotted." C. II. said to her, "Making a patch, your thread got knotted—presto—a cross patch was made." "I have a friend who is suffering from the heat." "Where does he live ?" "He isn't living." Miss McCarthy (arranging seating in Hist. Xld class, speaking to two girls occupying seats together: "You two girls may keep those seats because there's no one there." • Everyone at Edens Hall having birthdays on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday must postpone them until Friday or Sunday nights. Now that the measles have had their sway and gone into the background, we find the mumps making their debut in the Normal. The Clever and the Goed If the good were only clever, And the clever were only good, The world would he better than ever We thought it possibly could. But oh! it is seldom or never, That things happen just as they should; The good are so harsh to the clever, The clever so rude to the good! A Chink by the name of Hing Ling Fell from a street car—bing, bing, The conductor looked that way and was heard to say, "The car's lost a washer," ding, ding. —Ex. New Blouses Tell a Colorful Tale A Tale of colors that can't be given such ordinary names as rose, army blue, yellow and flesh. Of course they are those shades, and yet there is an emphasis, a dash, a little extra fling in the tones that make the colors singing and vibrant. They're georgette and crepe de chine, too. The very, very newest models—copies of imported French styls, which assure their daintiness and feminity. Last, but not least, the price. It's only $3.95. Truly, they are remarkable waists. The J. B. WAHL Store EXCLUSIVELY WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S and INFANTS' READY-TO- WEAR APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 5 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 5 . Miss Dora Agee visited her sister Bessie, last week. Gladys Butler entertained last week end, Mr. Gauthier of Camp Lewis. Marie Strickland has accepted a position in a public school near South Bend. Mr. Eric Rising of Seattle, was the guest of his friend, Miss Milne, last week end. Miss Frances Weir has returned from Seattle where she spent a week with relatives. Alice Tucker of 920 High street enjoyed a visit from her mother and uncle of Port Townsend last week. Mrs. Bever, being ill, has been out of school for some time, but we have hope that she may soon be with us again. Last Saturday evening Mr. Leonard Anderson of North Yakima, who is one of the boys of the C. P. S. basketball team, and who is a friend of Misses Helen and Ruth Schwartz, was entertained at the home of Miss Druse. HELP! WIN THE WAR! with the saving you can make by buying your— DRUGS PERFUMES FACE POWDER HAND LOTION TOILET ARTICLES KODAKS Kodak Supplies from Engberg Drug Co. The Big White Store Ethel Ogren and Minnie Bergstrom of 920 High street entertained with a Hoover supper last Sunday evening. Tlielma Chambers is quarantined with measles. Her room mates, Georgia Coble and Frances Bennett, have also been unable to attend classes. Miss La Verne Knowles, AVIIO was the former Domestic Science teacher of the Normal, was married in December to Mr. Murlo B. Mulfurd of Montana. They arc now visiting in Michigan and will be at home in April. FACULTY "KID" PARTY Tuesday evening, Miss Morse and Miss Cales entertained a number of the faculty at a "kid'*' party in their apartments. They played games and to the music of the Victrola enjoyed folk dances under the direction of Miss Nickerson and Miss Brower. They had a good time and it is said that our dignified faculty make just loving "little girls." Those invited were Miss Nickerson, Miss Brower, Miss Mead, Miss Ormsby, Miss Mc- Cown, Miss Cummins, Miss Gray, Miss Mobray, Miss Crawford, Miss Earheart, Miss Milne, Miss Wilson, Miss O'Conner, Miss Sumner, Miss Willoughby, Mrs. Colby, Miss Russell and Mrs. Turner. Mrs. II. G. Fuller, Sr., mother of Mrs. Nash, has been visiting here for several weeks. Her visit was suddenly terminated when she received a telegram Monday morning telling of the illness of a member of her family. She left immediately for New York so that she might be with her. Mrs. H. G. Fuller, •Jr., who has been here for a few days, will accompany her mother as far as Pierre. South Dakota. Miss Baker is making big preparations for work in Nature Study. She is planning on using the greenhouse to get things started early. Mrs. J. B. Colby filled several lecture course appointments this week, going to Kent and other points. Miss Lillian Shoemaker went with her as an accompanist. Miss Ethel Gardner, who has taken the piano work in our school during the absence of Mrs. Cross, has enrolled in a French class. Mr. Hoppe left Sunday evening on an extensive tour filling lecture course appointments. Tuesday morning in assembly Mrs. Thatcher furnished her usual splendid musical program. The first number was a patriotic song charmingly rendered by SATURDAY NIGHT BIG B. P. 0. ELK FESTIVAL Everybody Invited Coming-Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday OWEN MOORE in "ROLLING STONES9' also FATTY ARBUCKLE in "OH DOCTOR" JL/ J\ O CANDIES The utmost in the Confectioner's Art LUNCHES AT ALL HOURS Ralph Thompson, the little son of our assistant dean. His sweet voice and unconcerned manner have won the hearts of the entire student body. Miss Gardner next played several selections .which .consisted of a. minuet by Grieg, Nocturne by Chopin and Soaring by Schumann. We trust that Miss Gardner Mill favor us again in the near future. Glenn Hughes is to take charge of the preliminaries in connection with the Senior-Junior debate. He will probably have it postponed till a week later than is given in the handbook. Miss Mowbray spent the week end at Seattle with friends—Miss Milne had a friend come up to see her! Mr. Parish has been ill for the last week but is now back on dutv. Mr. Rindall, of the manual training department, gave a lecture on '"Norway," at Point Roberts last week. He reports having met several Normal students, among them Mr. Myers. They are all keeping up to the excellent standard set bv Normal teachers. The February issue of the "Exchange" is out. It contains many good things, among them some drawings by Mr. Scudder and an article by Mr. Klemme. Last semester grades will soon be out. After all of our anxious waiting. Mrs. Brown, the recorder, reports that our last semester grades are almost ready to be sent home to our parents! Having waited this long, we think that they might be given to us first, but the authorities don't- see-it -that way.- We still must wait and get them second-handed from home. Geo. Sperry, assistant engineer, has resigned and will soon take up farming in Chelan countv. Miss Sumner spent the week end in Everett. Mr. Scudder, president of the Manual Training club of Whatcom county, is planning some meetings to arouse interest in this line of work. Mr. Klemme is hard at work on plans for the Rural Life Conference to be held here the 21st and 22nd of March. It is expected that there will be new features added, among them connecting up witli the "Ad Club" of Bellingham. Because of extra demands on her time. Miss Beardsley is unable to keej gt; up her '"'trench French" classes that she started some time ago. At a meeting of the faculty, President Nash, Messrs. Beaver and Bond were made a committee of three to pass on all requests for exemption from war cooking. The requirements are very First Showing of NEW SPRING WASH GOODS, DRESS GOODS AND SILKS All the New Colors and Styles Shown Popular Priced KEMPHAUS C CO. PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 6 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 AMONG BOOKS By Glenn Hughes VI. Arnold Bennett:—It seems almost an insult to one's intelligence and education to be told facts about Arnold Bennett, and yet there may be a few individuals to whom the name is unfamiliar. This English writer of the younger generation has been in vogue for approximately ten years now, and has been discussed in magazines and drawing-rooms and class-rooms at quite regular intervals during those years. Estimates as to his place in modern literature vary widely— due in large measure to the fact that his style and literary method are in some points extreme. Every one agrees, however, that now and then at least Bennett has hit a high water mark of fiction. Disparaging criticisms arise mostly from those who dislike journalistic qualities in literature—for Bennett is a first-rate journalist. There is little doubt but that "The Old Wives' Tale," a novel of considerable length and detail, is Bennett's masterpiece of writing. The conception of the1 work, explained interestingly in the author's preface, is an original and daring one; the execution is certainly an amazing product. It came near setting an entirely new model of realism. The reader is astounded for months after he has Had the book aside, at the ability of a man to carry him through several hundred pages of sordid and woefully commonplace details, and then leave him with the sense of having read one of the great tragedies of modern literature. This is exactly what Bennett succeeds in doing. There is no use attempting to deny the presence of great art in this work. Another of his important contributions to the late novel is a triology—a fine STUDENTS If you are going to have photographs made, why not have quality and good workmanship. It is this that gives our photographs a style and finish, lacking in the most of work turned out. We are extending to you the same low rates and our four years' record as official Studio for your school is our best advertisement. "Qie Brown Studio SUNSET BLDG. Patronize Your Next Door Neighbor Our Goods and Prices are Right L set of narratives, with superb characterizations— going under the titles, "Clay-hanger," "Hilda Lessways," and "These Twain." The three were published separately, in their chronological order, and excited considerable interest and suspense on the part of English and American readers. (For it is only fair to say that America really recognized Bennett before England did; and this is a rare occurrence. Three or four years ago Bennett made a trip to the United States, his first venture, and his keen wit was impressed in a most fascinating manner. His reactions to our institutions, our supposedly native characteristics, and our large cities, are recorded in vigorous, colorful style in a volume called "Your United States." It is on the travel shelf in our library. Bennett as a dramatist is known chiefly by "Milestones," which is not purely his, as Arthur Knoblauch collaborated with him in its creation. However, there are three other volumes of Bennett's plays on our shelves. "The Honeymoon" is a three-act comedy, "What the Public Wants" is a four-act comedy-satire, "Polite Farces" is a collection of one-act drawing-room comedies—comedies that act well and read rapidly. They all contain a sufficient .number of laughs to justify them. As an essayist, this versatile writer is exceptionally successful. He adopts a breezy, familiar, superficially clever style in order to catch the tired business man and the casual reader. He cannot turn mental flip-flops as can Chesterton or Shaw, but he can illustrate hi3 ideas with a convincing punch, and that is all that one can ask of a novelist and playwright. "How to Live on 24 Hours a Day" is his most popular collection of prose discussions. The contents of this thin volume are as ingenious as their title; they also contain much good sense. "The Human Machine," and "Mental Efficiency are of the same type, but arc perhaps more studied in their methods of expression. Here, of course, Bennett is the dyed-in-thc-wool journalist— tricky-, verbose, obvious, exaggerated, but withal, sincere, witty, and pleasant reading for the seashore. TO MOUNT BAKER Oh lofty form, so snowy white, Crowned with the morning's purest light; Wilt thou not tell me from thy height What is the secret of thy might? In Winter's mists or Summer's haze My eyes to thee I love to raise And as I fondly gaze and gaze For thee my heart is full of praise. And when the mist they glory hides, And o'er thy form the storm king rides: Yet will I still in thee confide, For thou are firm whate'er betide. Thou art a balm for human woe And on us beings here below Thy kindly smile dost free bestow, As from thy base proud rivers flow. Oh, noble pillar of the skies— God made thee from the earth to rise; Thy being with His wish complies, And in thy robes no evil lies. —E. Kobelt. THE WORLD HATES A HATER E. J. Klemme Drummond says: "Love is the greatest good in the world," then hate, its opposite, is the greatest evil. Love warms, hate freezes. Love attracts, hate repels. Love speaks in the sunshine of life; hate is seen in the dark clouds and furious storms. All the world loves a lover and hates a hater. Love nourishes alike the loved and the lover; hate wastes both the hated and the hater. When hate comes creeping into your life "think straight" and because of the damage it inflicts both to the giver and the receiver, straightway force it out of your thought. Hate hurts the hater more than the hated—the latter often refuses to admit the hate. Procrastination is a virtue when applied to hate. Never hate today if you can put it off until tomorrow. If you have recently sent out little darts of hate, chase them and change them to angels of love or bury them forever. Do this, and you will clearly understand what William Lloyd Garrison meant when he said, "I have always with me two constant companions—a cheerful disposition and a clear conscience." We wonder how many of our readers have ever read the following poem on our school, written by Fred Prouty, a local journalist and poet. The Messenger takes pleasure in giving it space in our literary department. THE GIANT OF SEHOME HILL 'Tis a massive grey building That covers old Sehome Hill; Solid stones of masonry, Laid one by one, with skill. Its strength, like old Goliah— House of learning—"knowledge mill'5 Is the big, grey, old structure That surmounts Sehome Hill. In the cold grey dawn of morn, Or at twilight—stars all aglow, ft appears in august grandeur— For its founders willed it so. Though voiceless, it speaks loudly— Nay, nay, it cannot keep still— The majestic, grey, old building, The Giant on Sehome Hill. List! It beckons—whispering low: "Come hitcher, and I will unfold The knowledge which you seeketh— Life's problems, the new, the old; The Book of Light is open; Imbibe its wisdom—ne'er be still, You're welcome to the building, "The Giant on Sehome Hill." Its name is spreading eastward, And far in the southland, too, As an institution of learning, Its fame took wings and flew; Yes, the Bellingham Normal School Is growing—it cannot be still— That big, grey, old monument, The Giant on Sehome Hill. Then, Ho! for our beautiful city! Then, Ho! for the "Knowledge mill"— Alma mater of a citizenship So energetic they can't keep still. Hurrah for the Bellingham Normal school! Shout, yell, screech, if you will, All together Ave'll loudly applaud The Giant on Sehome Hill! HONEST JOHN And let the office seekers roar, And fight and shed each other's gore, Let statesmen raise a mighty din, And try with all their might to win. But as for me, I'll sow my.wheat GOOD FOOD EXCELLENT SERVICE REASONABLE PRICES K^a/e^yYlcn elleu WALTER S. ARMSTRONG 1311 Dock Street WE DO Developing, Printing and Enlarging Bring Your Films to Us 1211 Dock Street The Grosart Photo Supply Co. Phone Main 2144 Bellingham And pen the shoats I want for meat, I'll go out where the Autumn skies, Bend over Summer as she dies. Where restless birds begin to flock, And ripened corn is in the shock; And where the quail pipes to her mate, And crows and blackbirds congregate, I'll go out where the pumpkins grow; Away, from all the hollow show; Out to the country I will fly, And tickle my slats with pumpkin pie. OUR FIRS I've listened to their plaintive song When separated from the throng I've passed the shaded ways along, Where giant fir trees stand; Their lifted coronets of green, No nobler ever has been seen In regal gear of king or queen— They're monarchs 'in our land. Sometime they stand in serried rank, Or lone upon some river oank, Or in the ooze of marshland dank, Our friends, the giant trees. To me, their friend, it matters not I count them best of all I've got— Their presence doth me please.. When hidden in their cool retreat With moss and fern about my feet, My heart goes up as if to greet Some staunch and living friend. And looking up I seem to see (Continued on Page Eight) WATCH FOR THE OWL Saturday Specials OWL PHARMACY I sell a special educator's health and accident policy, cheap. Let me show it to you. C. M. OLSEN Phone 650 1323 Dock St. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 7 Lulu Anderson writes from Spruco, Wash.: "This year there are five pupils in this school. Four are below the eighth grade and one takes high school work. There have been several schools in western Jefferson county, just around her, where there has been but one pupil in the grades. (My sister is teaching such a one now.) The schoolhouse is just about half way between the Olympic mountains and Pacific ocean. It is situated on the south side of Hoh river and on the north side of a ridge of hills, so that for two or three months in winter the sun only comes up to the tree tops. We have had about two clear days since last fall, and a few sunshiny spells during some days so as to get some fine rainbows. The most of the time it has been rain, rain, rain, without any bows. We get twelve or thirteen feet of rain a year. We have had only six or seven floods this winter. Trails and bridges suffered quite a lot. This is a very well settled community, there are two families and six bachelors all within twelve miles!" ESTELLE BURNSIDE WRITES FROM STANWOOD, WASH. "Today is my third day of teaching in Stanwood, and if I may judge by it, I shall say that I am going to enjoy my work here very much. I have one grade, the fifth, with twenty-five pupils. Just now they are very enthusiastic over the prospects of their valentine box. I am very much pleased with my room. They are good little workers. 1 see Miss Carlson often. She takes lunch and dinner at the place where I am boarding. I do not see so much of Miss Towne. All the teachers and the principal are if your watch refuses. We make everything run that has wheels. GEO. E. LUDWIG WATCH EXPERT DIAMOND SETTER Alaska Building Absolute Safety Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check. We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. Make your appointments direct with Mr. Sprague either personally or by phone. Pictures must be in by MARCH FIRST very pleasant and I feel that I am working with a very helpful and congenial corps of teachers. The first day one little girl walked down the street with me after school, chattering as fast as she could. Presently she said, 'I wanted mamma to let me wear my new dress today for I knew you were going to be there to teach us.' I asked her how she knew I would be there, and she calmly replied that it was all over town. I like teaching one grade a great deal better than teaching mixed grades in a rural school. I am teaching all of the subjects except music; one of the other teachers teaches music for me. One of the high school teachers had been teaching the penmanship but I shall have it from now on." Haight. someono SENIORS! and Faculty Members! Sprague S T U D I O Upstairs Entrance on Dock Street Phone 2160 FRANCES ASTELLS WRITES FROM CHEHALIS, WASH. "I have been here for a week now and this is the first time I've had to write any letters. I am doing departmental work in the East Side school and enjoy the work very much. I received the receipt for the Messenger, also the first copy. I am enclosing part of a very interesting letter which I received from Geoffry ITa-ight. He wants the Messenger sent to his new address. Shades of "Doc" Kaylor! I am teaching six Psychology books and the authors don't agree! Besides this, I have five other subjects, but my only trouble has been in deciding which book to use at the right time. Well, I must bring this note to a close, but will promise to let you know more about Chehalis later on. Hoping that everything is getting on well at the lSTormal, and that someone has been found to occupy my cherished standing place in the hall." NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Bldg. Bellingham, Wash. L ' " BAILEY'S " Pecoting, Hemstitching, Pleating, Pinking. We furnish, the thread. Button holes 25c per dozen and UD. Buttons covered. Braiding. Phone 818, Mason Bid. EXTRACTS FROM GEOFFREY HAIGHT'S LETTER We wash our faces, mess-kits, and clothes all in the same water, so yon can see how scarce it is here. We heat it on a little stove, and its hard to do. I am assigned to Truck Co. ISTo. 7, and have every opportunity in the world as no "Non-Coms" have been appointed. Am acting corporal of a tent and the bunch are all older than I. All I hear from Bellingham is dances, but I'll be a "high-flyer" when I return, and don't think I'll forget that new step of yours (?). Yes, after being out of quarantine two days, they shoot us out of the camp, but a little nearer civilization, and we'll see Baltimore when I- get some dough. I can imagine the bay all filled with Bellingham mansions (?), mostly chicken coops. (Mr. Haight here had reference to the late floods.) I think I get my share of clothes, but it's hard work to keep them clean in cold weather. Have been in this camp two days and got a pair of dress shoes and another pair of trench shoes. So I may keep my feet dry. See Smith Carleton every day, as he is in Truck Company No. S. Buckner used to run the Club Cigar Store. "Uno him." While I have been assigned to a company, we get much better grub. Yes, the 23rd is going to be the strongest, best, biggest regiment in history, including 1,000 Orientals and supposed to be the smartest in the long run. That's why I'm in it (?). Well, old man, let me hear from you often and—Say, will you have my Messenger sent to me? Please, it would be a great favor and I'd appreciate it. Tell the B. S. 1ST. S. hello and good luck. As ever, Geoff Haight, 23rd Eng. Truck Co. No. 7, Glen Burnie, Md. AFTER SUNSET I have an understanding with the hills At evening when the slanted radiance fills Their hollows, and the great winds let them be. And they are quiet and look down on me. Oh, then I see the patience in their eyes, Out of the centuries that made them wise. They lend me hoarded memory, and I learn Their thoughts of granite and their whims of fern, And why a dream of forests must endure Though every tree be slain; and how the pure, Invisible beauty has a word so brief, A flower can say it, or a shaken leaf, But few may ever snare it in a song, Though for the quest a life is not too long. When the blue hills grow tender, when they pull The twilight close with gesture beautiful. And shadows are their garments and the air Deepens, and the wild veery is at prayer. Their arms are strong around me; and I know That somehow I shall follow when you go To the still land beyond the evening star, Where everlasting hills and valleys are, And silence may not hurt us any more. And terror shall be past, and grief and war. —Ex. From your neighbor you need not borrow The lesson he has learned, But rather, study till the morrow, And have your knowledge earned. R. B. O. CHEERING SOMEONE ON Don't you mind about the triumphs, Don't you worry after fame; Don't you grieve about succeeding, Let the future guard your name. All the best in life's the simplest, Love will last when wealth is gone; Just be glad that you are living, And keep cheering someone on. Let your neighbors have the blossoms, Let your comrades wear the crown, Never mind the little setbacks ' : : gt; THE STORY IS SHORT that we have to tell about this beautiful New Neckwear just fresh from New York. It is really fine and will speak for itself in a very appealing way. It is awaiting your inspection. Drop in soon. L C. COUNTRYMAN DRY GOODS 1316 Bay Street Nor the blows that knock you down. You'll be here when they're forgotten, You'll be glad with youth and dawn, If you just forget your troubles And keep cheering someone on. There's a lot of sorrow round you, Lots of lonesomeness and tears; Lots of heartaches and of worry Through the shadows of the years. And the world needs more than triumphs ; More than all the swords we've drawn, It is hungering for the fellow Who keeps cheering someone on. Let the wind around you whistle, And the storms around you play; You'll be here with brawn and gristle When the conquerors decay. You'll be here in memories sweetened Of the souls you've saved from pawn, If you put aside the victories And keep cheering someone on. —Folger Mclvinsey, in Watchman-Examiner. Happiness comes when we have what pleases us, but blessedness comes when we are pleased with what we have. t ' Get There on Time TAKE THE NORMAL--MONROE. JITNEY S. A. GREEN L / PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY* Quality Work and Service Phones 126 and 127 1728-1738 Ellis Street r E. D. MORLAN Up-to-date Shoe Repair Shop Satisfaction Guaranteed 1224 Elk St. Phone 761 i ' "I LAMKIN BROS. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE Handled With Care Phone 1943 Res. 617 21st St. Tell Us! ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 8 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 RURAL LIFE CONFERENCE COMES NEXT WEEK (Continued from Page One) A fourth will discuss the probability of making a useful citizen of a high school pupil. A fifth will prove by actual class work that a teacher on one end of a log and a pupil on the other will not make a Normal school. Don't fail to come. Express yourself, if necessary, but not C. 0. D. MR. HOPPE'S SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10 Klickitat County Monday, Feb. 11—White Salmon; F. W. Peterson. Tuesday, Feb. 12—Husum; Curtis Kcl-ley. Wednesday, Feb. 13—Lyle; J. J. Brown. Thursday, Feb. 14—Centervillc; L. S. Ketch. Friday, Feb. 15—Pleasant Valley; Helen Argyle. Saturday, Feb. 10—Aldcrdale; Roy Duggan. Sunday, Feb. 17—Roosevelt; Alice Hinshaw. Monday, Feb. IS— Fravel. ATune sadratiyc,l eF einb . la1s9t— wHeoemke's. issue of the Messenger stated that the Normal Training School girls were defeated by the Ferndale girls and that the Ferndale boys were defeated by the Training School boys, but since the home girls object, we reprint the score: Training School girls 15, Ferndale girls 2; Training School boys 13, Ferndale boys 14. Miss Alberta Getsman was elected For wholesome food, well prepared and served by courteous maids, at reasonable prices, go to the Leopold Grill MEET ME AT THE National Barber Shop 1304 Dock Street BELLINGHAM HARNESS CO. Leather Goods Store Traveling Bags, Suit Cases, Ladies' Purses, and Trunks. 211 West Holly Street on the Klipsun committee to fill the place made vacant by the departure of Miss Johns. Miss Dorothy Milne, assistant in the art department, is showing her fine, ability in portrait work. She has made a portrait of Miss Gray, one of Mrs. Powell's granddaughter, and is now working on one to be announced later. Dr. Miller, chairman of the Curriculum Committee, and his associates on the committee are doing a lot of work on tlic course of study. It is expected that they will have valuable suggestions for the faculty in the near future. Mr. James Beaver will soon take charge of an extension class of Seattle that was organized by Mr. Parish, sweeping and only those whose excuses arc approved by the committee may be excused. Mr. Chute has received many congratulations on his book of '•'Projects in Woodwork and Furniture Making," which he has just put out. —Dr. Katherine Gloman, Osteopathic Physician, Exchange Building. ETIQUETTE OF THE FLAG The position of the flag is aloft, from a pinnacle of a building higher than th lt;- gt;. furniture of a room, and above the one carrying it. Tlie flag must not be raised before sunrise nor remain up after sunset. In raising or lowering the flag, it must never be allowed to touch the ground. When the flag is raised formally, all present should stand at attention with hand raised to forehead ready to salute. When the colors are passing on parade, spectators, if walking, shall halt; if sitting, arise—and stand at attention. The flag hung out of doors should always fly to the breeze, preferably from a pole, and should never be fastened co the side of a building, platform or scaffolding. The flag should never be placed belo^v a person sitting, nor be used as a cover for a table, desk, or box, nor should anything be placed on it except it be a Bible. The flag should never be placed where it will be struck by a gaval. The flag should not be worn as part of the whole of a costume. When worn as a badge it should be small and pinned over the left breast or on the left coat lapel. The flag should never be washed. When worn or torn it should be reverently burned. Ex. To Broadbent goes this week's honor along the literary lines. The remark that gained him this place is as follows: During a general discussion on th? poems taken from the ''Swedish Nightingale." a series of classics written in dialect, he gravely told us that they were written by Florence Nightingale, who wrote other comic things besides this book. Training School Teacher—"Now, William, if your mother had five dollars and your father gave her ten dollars, what would she have?" William—"A fit." Teacher—"You don't know your arithmetic." William—"Well, you don't know my mother." Mr. Smith—"We had the hardest windstorm last night you ever heard of. It swept everything off the farm but the mortgage." FLOWERS OF QUALITY FLORAL EXCHANGE 102 West Holly Phone 288 O U R F I RS (Continued from Page Six) The graceful boughs on every tree With gentle motion beckon me, Mid whisperings without end. When sheltered by their swaying boughs Then all my noble instincts rouse— I pledge again my highest vows— In friendly shade and deep. But when from their secluded way Mid haunts of men I daily stray, For grace and strength I have to pray My plighted vows to keep. If I could live within some glade Beneath the fir tree's kindly shade, Much easier than it is. Of all the men that I have met Not one could wear a coronet So kingly-wise and have it set As fir tree weareth his. When my last day draws near its close And tired hands shall seek repose, When tear on friendly eyelid shows O lay me 'neath a fir— No monument that man has made Will be as welcome as the shade Within some cool and quiet glade Where boughs awhispering stir. For there within my lowly bed With kindly boughs above me spread, Old dust to dust shall lose its dread In quiet peace and deep; And growing there above my sod Its freindly roots shall pierce the clod And bear it upward toward the God Who doth the spirit keep. And thus in death the gentle tree That during life has sheltered me Will like a Jacob's ladder be, And point the way to Him. In life I love their peaceful shade, In death I shall not be afraid If buried in some lonely glade 'Neath stately fir and trim. —S. H. Hamer. WAR A storm of shell bursts o'er the plain, The shrapnels shriek and yell, A thousand fall in leaden rain, Of orgy like to hell. A thousand mothers' sons have died A monarch's whim to please; A thousand sons, their father's pride, In death have found release. Have found release from home and friends, From all that they held dear— Have gone to meet untimely ends— They fought without fear. They fought for freedom, so they^ thought, And fighting died like men, And yet their fighting gained them nought Unless they live again. Their monarch can't restore a life, Nor heal a gaping wound, He, only, can direct the strife ^ That sends their dust to ground. 'Tis centuries since the Savior came And shed his precious blood; And we who believe upon His name Must tremble at this flood: This flood of rapine, war and lust, That's grinding millions down— We cannot falter in our trust, Nor spare repugnant frown. The gospel semmage, "Peace, good will," To every man was given; Its meaning lingers with us still To point the way to Heaven. Has Christ indeed then died in vain, Has his religion failed? Or is this dreadful curse a stain Like some disease entailed Upon the race of human kind For sins by forebears done? If such the case, then bear in mind, The victory will be Avon, For I have faith that we will yet, Before our race is run, See sin by righteousness upset— A place for goodness in the sun. And when that glorious time appears, And sin, and strife, are fled May love of Christ allay our fears— It was for this He bled. And I am sure that God above Who sent His only Son To fight the battles of His love Will see the victory won. —S. H. Hamer. 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Title: Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 24
Date: 1917-02-24
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1917_0224 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 24 - Page 1 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER Vol. XVI. Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1 9 17 No. 20 Assembly TAKE TIME TO LIVE! "You students work too har
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Show more1917_0224 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 24 - Page 1 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER Vol. XVI. Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1 9 17 No. 20 Assembly TAKE TIME TO LIVE! "You students work too hard," was the opening remark made by Miss Norton on Monday while addressing the student body, and one received with acclamation. She continued, however, in her inimitable way, "You do not accomplish too much, but you work too hard. Take time to appreciate life, nature, and the beauty to be found in everything. "Is it enough that you should admire the vividly tinted sunsets, or the bright colors of autumn? The deep purples, subdued blues and grays of winter possess a message also. "The doing of things is a valuable phase of life, but do not let the doing side crowd out the seeing and hearing part of your life. Have an open mind —see beauty wherever you look—hear beautiful music—read good and enjoyable books, for the pleasure they afford, as well as for knowledge. "Take time to live! Some of us are paying too much life for living. We must stop and live as we go along. Did yon ever stretch out on a sandy beach ar on some sunny slope— all alone with nature—rest and think? Try it— this sort of thing aids actual living. You will accomplish more if you really live more. In the words of Lowell: " 'Merely to bask and ripen is sometimes the wiser scholar's ideal.' "Then I should add a word to the 3ld expression, and say, 'Stop, look, isten and live!' " This was Miss Nor- :on's closing remark to a very inspiring address. TINA LERNER, The Brilliant Russian Pianist. UNA LERNER 10 BE E 1 POWER OF A PURPOSE. We were fortunate in having with is last Friday, Principal W. C. Weir, )f the South Side High School. Among )ther phases of the question of ideals le mentioned the great power of hav-ng a purpose in life—an ideal, which ;ver advances as it is approached. "Ideals," he continued, "give a main enter to life. Our character cannot ise above our ideals—they are the re-ult of purposeful endeavor. They orm a standard by which we may mild our lives—play up, play the ame, and have an aim." Mr. Weir pointed out, also, that the atalogue of the ages shows lives that ave developed under some definite urpose or ideal—that the lack of a hance holds no man down, if he de-ermines to rise and follow his ideal. Students and faculty of the Normal School of Bellingham are especially interested in the orchestra, for the school proudly claims Madame Eng-berg, director, as a member of the Normal music department. Miss Frances Hays, now manager of the orchestra, was also until recently a valuable instructor at the Normal. The program for the concert for March 2 is highly attractive. Its numbers are: 3. Italian Symphony Mendelssohn 4. Piano soli— (a) Impromptu A Flat Major.-Chopin (b) Ecossaises Chopin (c) Nocturne F Minor Chopin (d) Valse, Opus 34 No. 1 Chopin TINA LERNER. .5. Invitation to the Waltz.... .Weber 6. Piano soli— (a) Polichinelle Rochmaninoff (b) Au Couvent Borodine (c) Music Box Liadow (d) C'-mpanella Liszt TINA LERNER. 7. Andante Cantabile (Strings) Tschaikowsky 5. Marche Slav Tschaikowsky 1. Merry Wives of Windsor Nicolai 2. Concerto for Pianoforte with Orchestra Greig Allegro Moderato Adagio Allegro Marcato TINA LERNER. On the Wednesday preceding the concert Mrs. Irving J. Cross and Mrs. C. X. Larrabee will give a second of their delightful interpritive recitals. Mrs. Larrabee will talk of the history and theme of some of the most beautiful numbers on the concert program, and she and Mrs. Cross will then interpret them on the piano. "TINA LERNER—PRIESTESS OF THE BEAUTIFUL." (Continued on page 8) Calendar ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®@® ®®®®® Monday, Feb. 26, 1917. Assembly, Mr. Parish talks on Edmund Vance Cooke. 3:30, Rehearsal of Thespian play. 4:10, Junior and Senior B. B. practice. 8:00, Lecture course number, Edmund Vance Cooke speaks on "Religion of Democracy." Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1917. 9:30, Special Senior class meeting. Junior class meeting, auditorium. Yell practice. Every Junior come. Elementary class meeting and program. Mrs. Thatcher's room. 3:25, Junior and Senior B. B. practice. Rehearsal of Thespian play. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1917. Assembly, musical program. 3:30, Thespian play rehearsal. 4:10, Championship Kline Cup game between Seniors and Juniors. Choral club meets. Thursday, March 1, 1917. 9:30, Alkisiah club business meeting. Y. M. C. A. meets. 3:30, Rehearsal of Thespian play. 7:30, Aletheia Literary society meets. Philomathean club meets. H. L. S. meets. Rural Life club meets. Ohiyesa club meets. Friday, March 2, 1917. Assembly, Supt, Shumaker of Blaine, speaks. 3:30, Rehearsal of Thespian play. Saturday, March 3, 1917. 10:00, Studio club meets. 8:15, Thespian play "House Next Door." EDMUND VANCE Edmund Vance Cooke, the well known American poet and lecturer, will be at the Normal Monday evening. Mr. Cooke has written several books of verse. He was engaged in journalism at one time, and from that turned to the lecture platform. He has been engaged in this work since 1893, and is therefore one of the veterans in that field of work. In the lecture course number Monday night, Mr. Cooke will give his lecture, "The Religion of Democracy," which he will illustrate with some of his own poems. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 24 - Page 2 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1.917 Collars Collars You will notice a marked difference in them if sent to the Cascade Laundry They not only last longer, but they fit more satisfactory. Send 'em once and you will always. Collars Collars 1. Prizes shall be awarded in the following manner: (a) For the best short story, $10. (b) For the second best short stury, $5. (c) For the best original essay, $5. (d) For the second best original essay, $2.50. . (e) For the best poem, $5. (f) For the second best poem, $2.50. 2. Manuscripts must be typewritten or in ink and must be written on only one side of the paper. 3. They must be signed by a distinguishing mark or a nom de plume, a duplicate of which must be placed on a. sealed envelope, this envelope to contain the real name of the author. 4. Manuscripts must be submitted not later than noon of the tenth day of April, 1917. 5. They shall be mailed to or left in the general office for Mr. Glenn Hughes, chairman of the committee. 6. The committee on awards reserve the right to withhold any prize in any division of the contest if, in their estimation, the material is of insufficient merit. M. BELLE SPERRY, VICTOR HOPPE, GLENN HUGHES, Chairman. Committee on Awards. Girls' baseball is an organized sport for this season at the TJ. of California. Recently fifty girls turned out for practice. L FIVE IS STILL UNDEFEATED On Monday, Feb. IS, the Normal basketball team returned home from a successful trip in Eastern Washington. They played three games while away and still have their record unmarred by defeat. The games were played with the College of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Ellensburg Normal and Pros-ser Athletic club, respectively. The two former teams have appeared on the local floor this season, each time being defeated decisively. . The return game with the College of Puget Sound, was much faster than the first game, due to the largeness of the gmn, and the fact that both teams showed marked improvement in their playing. The final score was 30 to 14. The line-up: W. S. N.—Wold and Kennett, forwards; Davenport and Ansett, guards; White, center. C. P. S.—Miller, and Curtis, forwards; Woody and Hanawall, guards; Huntington, center. Substitutions—Ford for Davenport, and Rocky for Wold. Summary—Field goals: White, 4; Kennett, 3, and 6 fouls; Davenport, 2; Huntington, 2; Ford, 1; Anstett, 1; Wold, 1; Miller, 1, and 8 fouls. "Tii the return game with Ellensburg Normal the Bellingham boys were in entirely new conditions. Scattered about in the Ellensbui-g gym are large osts that at one time were paddet, but most of which has been worn off ana in some of the warmer mixups these immovable structures would suddenly loom up and take an active part in the contest. The Bellingham boys, however are used to overcoming obstacles and had little trouble in winning by the score of 43 to 17. The line-ups: Bellingham Normal—Wold and Davenport, forwards; Anstett and Ford, guards; Rocky, center. Ellensburg Normal—Campbell and Green, forwards; Eaton and M. White, guards; Beck, center. Substitutions, Bellingham—Kennett for Wold; J. White for Kennett. If it's a stylish, natty, serviceable, shoe you want, remember Raymond's-the real shoe store. Geo. F. Raymond. 110 East Holly St. GEO. F. RAYMOND Clothing, Hats and Furnishing Goods For Men, Young Men and Boys 122-126 E. Holly Corner R. R. Ave. HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Bakery Goods We make a a specialty of Fancy Cakes to order SWEET GROCERY CO. 1021 Klk St. THE NEWEST SONG "There's a long, long trail" Have You Heard It? Ha*te* Wells Piano Co. HOLLY STREET 'Bellingham's Local Piano House" Summary—Field goals: Wold, 4; Davenport, 4; Rocky, 4; Anstett, 4; Ford, 3; Campbell, 3; Green, 2; Kennett, 1. Fouls: Campbell, 7; Wold, 2; Kennett, 1. In a fast and exciting game the Prosser Athletic Club was defeated by the score of 45 to 18, in Prosser, Feb. 17. The Prosser team composed of old high school stars, were confident that the Normal team Avould be easy meat but when the visitors got into action their hope were blasted. The Eastern Washington boys have a good team, but the Bellingham quintet played the best game it has ever played and . the local five was out-clased in all departments of the game. There was a large crowd out to see the game and the zest and vim of the crowd did much to add to the attraction. The line-up: Bellingham Normal—Wold and H. Kennett, forwards; Davenport and Anstett, guards; White (Captain), center. Proser A. C.—C. Kennett and Ches-ley, forwards; Loofburrow, center; Domanville and Bernard, guards. Sumary—Field goals: H .Kennett, 7; White, 5; Chesley, 5; Wold, 3; Anstett, 3; Davenport, 2; C. Kennett, 2; Loof burrow, 1; Domanville, 1. Fouls—H. Kennett, 5. STUDENT ASSEMBLY. Friday, February 16, at the 9:40 lt; period, the H. S. was blest with readings from three of Miss Sumner's pupils: Blanche Reser, a chapter of "Polly of the Circus;" Grace Thomas, "The Sophomore," and Myrtle Pugs-ley, "Who's Afraid?" Little drops of water Freezing on the walk Makes the man that falls there Use some naughty talk. -C.C.C. ANSCO CAMERAS SPEEDEX FILM Miss Bernice Wright, June '17, left February 15 to accept a position in the domestic science department, in the city schools of Olympia, where she will begin work immediately. After discussing tile drainage in agriculture: 'Dr. Heere: What kind of pipes fit into each other?" Miss Gebhardt: "Stove pipes." Mrs. Shepherd (in Genetic Psy.)— "When I was a baby, I didn't cry for three weeks, and my mother thought that I was dumb." Dr. Kirkpatrick: "I suppose she found out differently later." '"PHE Ansco Vest- A Pocket Speedex catches swiftly moving figures without a blur. It gets into action quickly when every second counts. You can change the focus, the speed and opening of the shutter instantly and accurately while viewing the image m the finder. Let us show you this camera. Other Anscos $2 to $55. Owl Pharmacy ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 24 - Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1917 Thursday, Friday and Saturday William Farnum IN THE PRICE OF SILENCE Monday Geo. Walsh IN THE ISLAND OF DESIRE Tuesday and Wednesday Vitagraph Blue Ribbon Feature THE ENEMY COMING Mar. 1-2.3. Charlie Chaplin The Rink LIBERTY THE SPARK PLUG CLUB ARE ALIVE The Everett students met Thursday at 9:30 and organized the Spark Plug club. The following officers were elected: Lucile Herret, president; Marian Hollinshead, vice " president; Marian Schofield, secretary and treasurer, and Ruby Bobletts, Messenger reporter. The club is to be entirely social and all the people who have attended school or lived in Everett are cordially invited to join the club. The name, "Spark Plug of the West," was chosen because it is the new prize slogan of Everett. Colors, blue and gold, were adopted, and all members desiring pins wall give their names to the president as soon as possible. We hope to make this club a live wire and will all members please watch the bulletin board and come to the meetings ready to "boost" and have a good time. There will be a very interesting musical program at the First Presbyterian church, corner of Garden and Maple streets, on Sunday, March 4th. All are cordially invited. The Brown Studio Wishes to thank the Senior Class for the hearty support given them in the choice made for the official photographer for this year. We assure you we appreciate this, and the fact that our strong desire to give you only the best in photographs is recognized. We are taking this opportunity to urge you one and all, to come down soon as possible for your sittings. The time is getting by very fast, and in order to get the work ready for Klipsun we must make the sittings NOW. Brown Studio Elk and Holly Office Phone 975 DR. T. M. BARLOW Dentist 510 Bellingham National Bank Bldg. Bellinghani, Wash. BYRON'S GROCERY and HOME PRODUCT MEAT MARKET We make deliveries daily all over the City Phone 426 214 East Holly Y. M. C. A. IS ART DEPARTMENT NOTES. VERY HELPFUL OHIYESA NOTES. One of the most enjoyable meetings of the club was held last Thursday evening. After the business meeting a short program was given. "History of St. Valentine's Day," Miss Warren; reading by Miss Dybdahl; song, "Corn-in' Thru the Rye," by the club. Mrs. King then read an interesting clipping, which Miss Woodard kindly gave to the club, telling of the life of Ohiyesa. The remainder of the evening was spent in the big gym having a good time, especially with the new members who were initiated. Later refreshments were served in thep rettily decorated cafeteria. At this time appropriate valentines were distributed to the members of the society. STUDIO CLUB NOTES. Thursday evening of last week, the members of the Studio club met and participated in one of the most enjoyable evenings of the year. After the regular monthly business meeting, an interesting program was given. Miss Loutett opened the program with a piano solo. This was followed by two vocal solos, given in a most charming manner by Miss Hazel Dash-ley. Miss Bailey read a paper on the life and works of Rodin, a modern sculptor. The last number on the progrgam was a most profitable and interesting talk by Miss Beardsley. Her subject was "Famous Pictures by Rembrandt and Contemporaries in Galleries at Home and Abroad." The talk was illustrated with lantern slides. The program was followed by games appropriate to St. Valentine's day, after which refreshments were served. The following students were voted into the- club: Alice Drew, Jean Belch, Alice Belch, Esther Korthauer. These will be initiated at the next business meeting. The Y. M. C. A. is not a dying institution, but is gaining strength and influence every day. The labor bureau, headed by Mr. Owen, is showing splendid returns, and proves a boon to all in search of work. The program committee has arranged for a schedule of lectures that no man can afford to miss. Plans for a joint meeting with the Y. W.'s is under way. Thruout the semester work will be of the very highest standard. Last Thursday morning the club was favored by an excellent talk by Mr. Hoppe. Here are some of the sparkling truths the speaker uttered. "There is nothing more practical than the workings of the square deal. The time of cut-throat methods of business has passed. The principle of caveat emptor, 'let the buyer beware,' no longer exists. The railway companies of today shout equal respect and courtesy towards all. Every time we take an elevator, we see the workings of the square deal, in the responsibility someone takes for our safety. In spite of cynical ways and expressions every man has an innate instinct of the square deal. The attitude, 'do others or they will do you, and do them first,' is not maintained, even by those who profess it. There is nothing more difficult than to be honest with one's self. It demanus ar gt; imagination to fathom the feelings of others, to see ourselves twenty years from now, to prepare for old age, to give ourselves and others a square deal. In the food we take, in the hours we keep, and in the words we say, our sense of the square deal is portrayed. A man who can't give a square deal is the one who thinks the world has it in for him. The law of the balance manifests itself in the rythm between give and receive. The ability to give a square deal, demands above all else the culture of that spark of the divine, within us, that is called conscience." Mrs. Irving J. Cross has accepted the position of organist at the First Presbyterian church, corner of Garden and Maple streets. Any students who are interested in church music and choir training are cordially invited to attend an important choir practice on Tuesday evening at the church. Mrs. G. E. Munn of Kansas City was a guest of Miss Druse at the a r t department one day last week. Mrs. Munn was formerly a teacher of wide experience. She found the department to be one of the most up to date she had ever visited and the ex-habit of hard" work excellent. Alton S. Druse of Seattle spem. Thursday with his sister, Miss Druse. There are eighty-five taking basketry and as many taking rural school hand work. The coping saw work taught by Mr. Paulson and Mr. Mercer, under the supervision of Miss Druse, is attracting a great deal of attention. POINTED PARAGRAPHS. (From Chicago Daily News.) Many a man suffers painful exposure, though all wrapped up in himself. Son, learn wisdom from the tailor1. When he transacts business with a man he starts by taking the man's measure. Every one is presumed to know the laAv except the judge, and there is a court of appeals to correct his mistakes. Foster: "Here's a good one. What is the difference between a wheel-barow and an automobile?" Estes: "I really don't believe I know." Foster: "In that case it would be cheaper to buy a wheelbarrow." WE MAKE THE 1917 CLASS PIN. ALKISIAH PIN. ALETHIAN PIN. THESPIAN PIN. RURAL LIFE PIN. H. L. S. PIN. ART CLUB PIN. SOUR DOUGH PIN. CHORAL CLUB PIN. MULLER ASPLUND JEWELERS To the Normal School 104 E. HOLLY STREET Next to i st. Nat. Bank ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 24 - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1917. The Weekly Messenger Tomorrow d0 m worst Published by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham. Entered in the postoffice at Bellingham, Wn., as second class matter. liv'd today. for I have —Dryden. The Irish Ptg. Co. Printers . 4 . Subscription rates, by mail, $1.00 per year, in advance. Single copies, 6 cents. Advertising rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager, The Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wash. Editor-in-Chief....Mrs. Esther Shepherd Business Manager Cecil A. Folsom Department Editors. Faculty ^Albert Bowman Auditorium Tressa Middleton Calendar Djorothy Herre Alumni and Personals....Albert Hennes Boys' Athletics Herbert Davis Girls' Athletics Jennie Kelly Exchange Clara Nielson Literary Starr Sutherland Literary Ella Peterson Humor Howard Buswell Humor and Society....Mrs. Rose Davis High School Gertrude Kaufman The talk on "Living," that Miss Norton gave in assembly on Monday, in our opinion, was one of the very best talks we have heard this year. It was :not really a talk—it was rather an inspiring sermon. We know that her words struck home to the hearts of the students; we hope that they will now put them into practice. Happy the man, and happy he alone, He who can call today his own; He who, secure within, can say, In Comparing1 prices 'it is necessary to compare both quality and quantity. Example.— We give 45 to 50 pages of I—P fillers for 15c when others are giving 24 pages of the same quality of paper for 10c.Which isthe cheaper? Normal Book Store The Cheapest Place to Buy. In a certain institution there is a woman, A most capable woman, Who, with her wonderful power, manages a great part of the_ work of the institution. During the day dressed in the dignified dress that becomes her position, She attends to her executive duties, And all men do her bidding. But at night she goes home, And once within her own little kitchen, She puts on a blue apron and gets dinner And washes the dishes afterward. She gets breakfast the next morning In the same blue apron. With the heavy responsibilities of her position upon her And so many things to attend to, It is not to be wondered at That she sometimes Is absent minded. Sometimes she almost forgets To take off her blue apron When she goes to work. One night She had a dream: She saw herself in her office, And her assistants were with her, But they would not go about their duties— They only stood And stared at her. Against the pane of glass in her office door, She saw faces And eyes—many pairs of eyes— All staring at her. "Why do they all look at me?" she cried. "Why do they not go about their business?" Just then She looked down And what did she see? She had on her blue apron! She awoke. Great beads of perspiration stood on her forehead, And she trembled violently. She arose and groped her way into the kitchen And found the apron. She went back and woke her friend who shared her home with her. "Promise me faithfully," she said, "That you will watch this apron, And see That it is not on me After 9 a. m. Ever." She shook her friend roughly— "I promise," said Margaret. Patronize Your Next Door Neighbor Our goods and prices are right. A full line of Groceries and' Confectionery U. S. Post Office Station No. 8. Agency Pacific'Laundry * •• o?mal Grocery P. G. GULBRANSEN, Prop. Phone 1041 Buy Your Fuel of, MONTGOMERY FUEL TRANSFER CO. For Heated Rooms Apply at 717 ForestTSt. AT THE JUNIOR PARTY. Miss Nickerson, in P. E. Methods: "If you don't watch out you will have a crooked spine growing right under your nose." MR. Scudder was there. AND I was there. AND there was a sightly bunch. AND every ONE was happy. AND everything. We played games AND The GRAND MARCH AND FARMER IN the dell. We noticed that our President, ROY Bean Chos for his wife Fern Litterneau In that game. "GIG" D. Was There AND He wasn't chewing gum ALSO MR. HUGHES AND Adena and "Pete" WERE THERE AND After While The EVE. Librarian, AND MARY KEAN WAS THERE And everybody enjoyed THE Nonsense Including Mr. Scudder AND Mr. Hughes. After while There was A GREAT Rush For the corner AND we got our girls AND some sherbut AND Cookies AND Had a feast I had two cups OF Sherbut AND Cookies AND HAD A Feast I HAD Two Cups of Sherbut AND "GIG" HAD FIVE THen Someone Played HOME Sweet Home AND Everyone put on His Coat AND Hat AND LEFT Except a few Who stayed to wash Dishes and clean up. Freeman MERCER Mopped the floor Under Ruth Blanchard's Supervision AND Elwood Davis was Head Dishwasher. Two Gents were Disappointed Because Fern Litterneau Went home with IRENE RAMSEY We THINK???? But after all Everyone was happy AND we hope that Our Turn will come again For another JUNIOR PARTY Ezx. A TRAGEDY. The shades of night were falling fast Oh! ah! oh! ah! As up the steps I quickly passed. Puff! ah! Puff! ah: "The one-day shelf you see is bare," The stern librarian did declare, Oh! How I longed to rend the air! Ugh! ah! ugh! ah —"AN EXPERIENCED SENIOR." ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Bldg- Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 24 - Page 5 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1917. Earn a ticket by selling tickets. See Mrs. Brown in the office. CHRON OGRAPHS REPEATERS id all other high grade WATCHES carefully repaired and re-adjusted, AND THEY RUN TOO. GEO. E. LUDWIG Watch Expert - - - - diamond Setter Alaska Building, Bellingham, Wash. I On Saturday evening, Feb. IS, the Social-Democratic club bad a party in the domestic science rooms. This was the third party that the club has enjoyed this year. The members were divided into four groups and each group acted as a unit in the series of contests which took place. Each group elected a leader and then this leader chose from the number in his group one who should hold up the honor of his group and win the prize in each particular contest. Had the names given to the contests not been so deceiving, the leader might have used better judgment. As it was he often chose wrongly. For instance, for the "Broad Jump" he would choose the one who looked as though he might excel in jumping, while in reality he should have chosen the one who had the broadest smile, for that proved to be the nature of the contest. There was one contest "for men only." It was a contest in a new method of locomotion—moving forward while seated on a board, using both feet and one hand. Starr Sutherland won the prize but Dr. Herre deserves honorable mention. Each group cheered their contestants, and altogether it was a very exciting race. There were about ten different contests in all. The refreshments consisted of ice cream and cake. Eating ice cream was not one of the contests, but had it been a contest the object of which was to be to consume the greatest quantity of ice cream, it is pretty generally conceded that Mr. Bever would have easily led all others. P r i c e s M o d e r a t e . Five c o u r se d i n n e r e v e r y e v e n i n g f r om 5 t o 8 a t 60c. Six c o u r s e S u n d a y even i n g a t 7 5c B a n q u e t s a n d Dinners g o t t en u p o n s h o r t n o t i c e . Tables m a y a l w a y s be r e s e r v e d by t e l e p h o n e. The Alkisiahs had their annual senior- alumni banquet at the Leopold Friday, Feb. 16. It was thoroly enjoyed by about forty members. Our junior members are to be congratulated as they were responsible for its great success. The program of the evening was as follows: Toastmistress, Frances Ireland; song, Vida Deign; toast "Past," Maude Carfield; song, Gladys Hamly; toast "Present," Josephine Archam-beau; song, Mrs. Colby; toast "Future," Emily Crawford; duet, Louise Fraser and Julia de Witt. In conclusion Miss Baker talked on the history of the club. She told us or its life of eleven years, and of all the things in which the Alkisiahs have been the first to participate. We have reason to be proud of our record. ,1Y E On February .the first, the Hays Literary society continued the study of George Benard Shaw. Vergia Fox gave a reading of one of his plays, "Getting Married." As it was long she gave' only the first part. Cassie Cales read an interesting article on "Shaw and Jesus." Music followed the literary part of the program: Piano, Ruth Morrison; ukulele duet, Jessie Bay and Lula Dieckhoff. February 15, Shaw's play "Getting Married" was finished by Ruth Partridge. The following piano selections were given by Miss Gardener of the Y. W. C. A.: Waltz, Chopin; Grillen, Schumann; Voglein, Grieg. The rest of the evening was spent enjoying a valentine party. Much merriment was caused over a plant and flower contest. Questions were asked to be answered with the name of some plant or flower. After finding partners by matching pieces of valentine cards, a Virginia reel was formed and danced. Hotel Leopold Fisher: "If 2 and 1 makes shoe blackening, and 3 and 1 makes sewing machine oil, what will 4 and 1 make?" Davis: "Why—a. I don't know." Fisher: "Some mathematician/ 5, of course." Fine argumentative ability was shown in the debate on National Censorship of the Fine Arts last Thursday evening in the Aletheia club. The affirmative side, which was upheld by Mr. Mercer, Mrs. Vannoy and Miss Mabel Smith, attempted to prove that local censorship boards are incapable of handling the problem, inasmuch as they lack authority to carry out their decrees, while a national board of censorship would have at its call the entire force of the United States government. They held that such censorship would not repress true talent, but would uncover the deceits which pass in the disguise of highest art. This board of censorship was to consist of about one hundred men paid by the government. They were then to be diveded into several groups, the members »of each of which would be unusually qualified to judge certain phases of art. In answer to the affirmative argument the negative, Mrs. Shepherd, Miss Bolton and Miss Mann, replied •that force cannot remedy evil, and pointed out that should force be emphasized in the form advocated it might under certain conditions make it possible to abridge even the right of free speech. They attacked with vigor the comparison made by their opponents of censorship of fine arts to food inspection. The negative claimed that art NATIONAL BARBER SHOP 1304 Dock Street Best in our line We treat you right was not subject" to chemical anlysis. It is subjective and governed by the emotions. Because of this very fact it is impossible to assemble together a set of men Avho could judge art. Hence, after all, the people are the final judges. The negative won by a comfortable majority. After the debate the club enjoyed a valentine frolic in the little gymnas^ ium. Y. W. C. A. Miss Sands of the faculty gave an inspiring talk to the gigrls of the Y. W. C. A. Thursday, February 15, in the association room. Special music by Miss Hamley and Miss Randle was enjoyed by the girls present. All gigrls are cordially invited to attend the next meeting, which will be held Thursday at 4:10 p. m. Miss Edens: Where is "obey" used generally?" Gerald Van Horn: "I've heard it is used in marriage ceremonies." Miss Edens: I've heard so too. Eyeglass Satisfaction Adds much to the joy of living. You see and appreciate the better things in life more clearly; they take on a rosier hue, for physical confort has much to do with our mental comfort. Faith in our experienced Optometrist and expert Optician, merited by past success, permits us to uureservedly guarantee all ous glasses—whether they cost $2.00 or $3.00 WILBER QIBBS Optometrist Optician New Bank Building ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 24 - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1917. 1 "Hello—is this '200'" "Send up a t o n of your genuine gas coke at six and a quarter, for my furnace. I must have coke because it is so clean t o han-dle and chuck full of h e a t ," Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Company. NORTHWEST HARDWARE CO. Shelf and Heavy Hardware "OCCIDENT SHEARS" Sporting Goods and Cutlery 213-215 W. Holly ADD THESE NAMES 10 YOUR DIRECTORY Some of the new students who have entered the last two quarters, their home and local adderss: Elizabeth Huelsdonk, Spruce, Wn.. George Nelson, Bellingham; 2422 H street. Margaret Shannon, 5135 Garden, Seattle; 1116 Indian street. Serina Anderson, 2447 West 63rd street, Seattle. Mildred Dwigman, Everett, Wash. Goldie Campbell, 612 Columbia, Seattle; 620 High street. Ruth Turner, Port Blakeley; 1123 Indian. Balnche Qualle, Dudley, Missouri. Zartha Hickock, Goshen; 2522 Lincoln. Mildred Lindergren, 5042 48th street, South Seattle; 1431 Grant street. Gina Seierstad, Poulsbo; 1525 Grant street. Frances Levine, Bellingham. Annie Krohn, 3232 34th street, So. Seattle; 2508 Moore street. Bertha Anderson. Prudence Abby, Anacortes; 611 East Holly. Teresa Caren, Bellingham; 2223 Henry. Julieth Moran, Bellingham; " 431 High street. Yola Barrett, Coupeville; 719 Maple. Jean Belch, Anacortes; 611 East Holly. Hilder Pearson, Pearson, Wn.; 623 High. Ada Jones, Cashmere; 812 Garden. Elizabeth Palmer, R. F. D. Yakima. Corla Parker, Bellingham; 619 High. Zoe Kindall, Bellingham; 335 Hige. Flo Nash, 927 Ravenna block, Seattle; 525 High. Cornelia Hooper, 1422 18th street, Seattle; Y. W. C. A. Marion Schofield, 2531 Pine street, Everett; Y. W. C. A. Adelsa Stevens, Everett avenue, Everett. Ellen Bergstrom, DuPont, Wn.; 619 High. Vera Cade, West Garfield, Seattle; 525 High. A. Mae Lawsen, Bellingham. Jack Lawsen, Bellingham. Delphine Jenkins, Bellingham. Nell Dawson, Warrenton, Oregon; 714 Garden. Merle McClellan, 4735 47th street, Seattle; 810 Garden. lone Boede, West Sound; 410 Champion. Lydia Carlson, 528 North 82nd street, Seattle; 412 High. Dorothy Hill, Carlton, Ore.; 415 High. Helen Gately, Auburn, Wn. Fannie S potts, Alma Rooms, Auburn. Helen Hollensted, 1103 So. 40th, Ta-coma; 438 High. Gladys Hannon, Bothell; 1111 Indian. Blanche Ford. Helen Pratt, Oak Harbor; 630 High. Gertrude M. Smith, 1632 14th, Seattle; Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Will McBeath, Bellingham; Y. W. C. A. Bertha Radike, Centralia; 616 High. Lillian White, Cumberland, Wn.; 412 High. Roy Farwell, Wenatchee. Mable Jameson, Bellingham; 610 High. Mrs. Zelia Milne, 1709 34th, So. Bellingham. Edwin Johnson. Clarence Holmes, Bellingham; 925 Mason. Vernal Thomes, Machias, Wn. Clarence Johnson, Ridgefield, Wn.; General Delivery, Bellingham. Viola Faris, Wenatchee; Bellingham. Anne Bergstrom, Bellingham; 1025 19th. Esther Allen, 427 10th, Portland. Alice Drew, 2920 15th W., Seattle; Y. W. C. A. Martha Handschy, Bellingham; 1905 Eldridge. Maria Richard, Bellingham; 1315 W. Holly. Thelma Knudson, Stanwoo'd; 525 High. Wm. Edison, Bellingham: Marietta Road. Hazel Olson, Olney, Oregon; 512 Garden. Lillian C. Anderson, 4600 W. Mor gan, Seattle; 305 N. Forest. Martha Jaikson, 407 31st, Astoria; Edens Hall. Maude Powell, WoodlaDd; 610 High. Fay Peringer, Bellingham; Garden. Erla Bartlett, Seattle; 722 High. Mrs. Georgia Edmonds. Beulah Felmiey, Ferndale: 2102 Walnut. Mabel Ogden, Chelae: 615 Garden. Vernon Bixov, Bellingham: 191." G. Verta Cutsforth, Pendleton, Ore.; Edens Hall. Ruth Yeoman, BfciHngham; 1200 Garden. Marie Allen, Hoquiam; 630 High. Vera Swan, Orondo, Wash.; 812 Garden. Mrs. Ruby Drake. Dorothy Gooch, Bellingham; 311 Pine. Esther Bolander, Puyallup; 713 Maple. Edith Brackett, Bellingham; 722 High. Mrs. Mabel Shotter, Bellingham; 512 Garden. Lydia Berthold, Cornelius, Ore.; 2322 Utter. Esther Thomas, Bellingham; 1915 D. Ruby Matson. Alma Berger, Bellingham; 724 Garden. Adeline Seifert, 118 Kilpatrick, Portland. Eva Walker, Bellingham; 1525 Iron. May Brannick, Bellingham; 2828 Peabody. George Stephen. Irene Mabbott, Webster City, Iowa; 2225 A. Clara Turner, Bellingham; 1440 Grant. Nannie Lewstrom, Edgecomb. Vivian Whithan, 105 Woodlawn Circle, Seattle; 618 High. Fairy Howell, Vaughn, Wn. Catherine Iifield. Elizabeth Gallager, Port Stanley; 1336 King. Mrs. J. T. Vannoy, Philipsburg, Mont. Helen Vail, Fillmore, Sask., Canada; 806 Garden. Katherine Cummings, 5823 Junett, Tacoma; 610 Oak. Henry Ashby, Bellingham; Marietta. Laura Flood. Paul Rockey, Bellingham; Box 12. Sophia Sjoberg, Royalton, Minn.; 322 N. Forest. Olah Cresap, Yale, Wn.; 409 Carolina. Jess White, Bellingham; Quacken-bush block. Florence Morris, 2503 Madelia St., Spokane; 1903 G. Estella Bradford, Bow., Wash.; 1141 Eye strain and study are enemies. If you suspect eye strain see Woll he knows eyes. 205 W. Holly Franklin. Tillie Hoyer, Marysville; 241 21st. Aileen Driver, Port Orchard; 625' Forest. Faith Hugget, Olympia; 625 Forest. Zelma Roach, Bellingham; 922 Indian. Bernice Dakin. Ora Sitton, Auburn; 421 Indian. Ethel Skinner. Mary Chapin, Montague, Mont.; Y. W. C. A. Ada Gardner, Bellingham; 626 High. Sue M. Stewart. Ada Osborn, Snohomish. Esther Deiring, Snohomish; 729 14th. Headquarters for Kodaks and Eastman Films. Kodak Made in factories where honest workmanship has become a habit. Sold by a Store you have learned to depend upon. Kodaks from $6.00 up Brownies from $1.00 up ENGBERGS PHARMACY THE BIG WHITE STORE ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 24 - Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1917 7 Buy It. Eat It. It's Good. It's Healthful WHAT? C A N D Y -*- 119 East Hollv St. RECEIVE CERTIFICATES Mr. Thompson is justly proud over the excellent record of his penmanship students. Over three hundred students have applied for the first button, on merit. The folowing have completed the course and received a Palmer teacher's certificate: Misses Agnes Bailey, Ruth Dieson, Mollie Carson, Lea Dudgeon, Bertha A. Dooley, Helgo Nassie, Elizabeth Arnold, Nina Hanson and Mrs. Shepherd. Did you see the Palmer method group from this Normal in the February number of the American Penman? Twenty of Mr. Thompson's students, who secured certificates from him are portrayed. An extremely tall Irishman, traveling in the West, put up at a hotel in a small town and was shown to his room for the night. In a short time he appeared down stairs and asked for scissors, needle and thread. An hour later he returned them and said, sadly: "Faith, it's no use." When asked what he meant, he replied: "Why the blanket wasn't long enough to cover me feet, so Oi cut a piece off the top and sewed it on the bottom, but 'tis no better now." HUSH. What's the best thing you ever have done? The whitest day, The cleverest play That ever you set in the shine of the sun? The time that you felt just a wee bit proud Of defying the cry of the cowardly crowd And stood back to back with God? Aye, I notice you nod, But silence yourself, lest you bring me shame That I have no answering deed to name. What's the worst thing that ever you did? The darkest spot, The blackest blot On the page you have pasted together and hid? Oh, sometimes you think you've forgotten it quite, Till it crawls in your bed in the dead of the night And brands you its own with a blush. What was it? Nay, hush! Don't tell it to me, for fear it be known That I have an answering blush of my own. But whenever you notice a clean hit made, Sing high and clear The sounding cheer You would gladly have heard for the play you played. —Edmund Vance Cooke. B ATTERSBY BROQ ALWAYS RELIABLE O Have you seen the "NIFTY" C O A T I N G S It would pay you. The New Wool Goods are just lovely! FACULTY NOTES THAT 1 Last Friday, Mr. Parish, with the assistance of Mrs. Merriman, Miss Meyers and Miss Olden, entertained the people of Mountain View with a literary and musical program. A large audience testified to the excellent work done. At Skykomish, on the same date, Mr. Hoppe gave a lecture entitled "The King Who Fell." Mr. Budde, a Normal graduate, now principal of the Skykomish school, is a powerful factor in community work. It was thru his efforts that the community was privileged to hear Mr. Hoppe's lecture. Miss Vollmer's father, C. G. Vollmer, of South Dakota, returned Sunday after, a brief visit with his daughter. Owing to the wholesome and delightful chaperoning of Miss Nickerson and Miss McCown, the Uunior party of Saturday night proved to be one of the plpeasantest enterprises of the year. Mr. Bond and Miss Norton is directing the Freshman-Sophomore party made Saturday evening a pleasure to all in attendance. Mr. Hoppe called a meeting of the committee governing the literary contest for the Klipsun, Tuesday, and im-protant rulings were acted upon. Mr. Parish made a flying business trip to Sedro-Woolley by automobile last Saturday. Dr. Nash left for Olympia, for a conference with the legislators, Monday morning. At the last meeting of the Art club Miss Beardsley gave an illustrated lecture, on the life and work of Rembrandt. Miss Woodard was one of the guests present. Mr. Edson has just issued an order for fifteen new typewriters for the commercial department. PLUG. As you haven't asked me for advice, I'll give it to you now: Plug! No matter who or what you are, or where you are, the how Is plug. You may take your dictionary, unabridged, and con it thru You may swallow the Britannica and all its retinue, But here I lay it f.o.b.—the only word for you Is plug. Are you in the big procession, but away behind the band? Plug! On the cobble, the asphaltum, in the mud or in the sand, Plug. Oh you'll hear the story frequently of how some clever man Cut clean across thee ountry, so that now he's in the van; You may think that you can do it, but I don't believe you can, So plug. —Edmund Vance Cooke. Pacific Laundry Established 1889, Ellis Street First Laundry in Whatcom County. We stand for quality, work and service. We have 27 years of experience. iGmurtj Eonm 1309 Dock St. Phone 691 Open from 7 a. m. to 11 p. m Daily Including Sunday Best Hot and Cold Lunches in the City Popular Prices Quick Service, GIVE US A TRIAL SECOND KLINE CUP GAME. The second Senior-Junior Kline cup game was played at 4:10 Friday, Feb. 26, 1917, and resulted in a defeat for the Seniors. The score which was very close, the Juniors winning only by one point, was 13-12. The first game as we know, was won by the Seniors and the second by the Juniors, thus giving them an equal race for the last game which will decide the winning of the Kline cup. The game was very fast as the score indicates, and a large crowd enthusiastically rooted for their respective teams. This game showed more skill and practice on part of both teams, the team work itself being better especially for the Juniors. Senior Line-up: G. Watrous and B. Hilliard, forwards; C. Witte, center; J. Kelley and C. Hefty, guards. Junior line-up—E. Arnold and E. Egbert, forwards; C. Morrow, center; L. Nichols, R. Morgenthaler, guards. Field goals: Hilliard, 4; Arnold, 1; Morgenthaler, 4. Foul goals: Hilliard, 4; Egbert, 3. Referee, Miss Nickerson.' Umpire, Miss Skalley. ANSWER NEXT WEEK Horst's Floral Shop 1256 Elk Phone 386 The Leading Florists Talk with H. C. Banner about a New York Life Contract. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 24 - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1917. JUNIOR CLASS GIVES FRESHMAN-SOPH. BIG TAFFY PULL DRESS PARTY The Junior class of the H. S. gave a very successful taffy-pull at the home of Alice Kirkpatrick, Friday evening, February 2. Those present were: Miss Vollmer, Mrs. Kuykendall, Marion Smith, Alice Kirkpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Vernon Broadbent, Elwyn Bugge and George Hunt. Later in the evening the party was made merrier by the presence of Mrs. Mer-riman and Miss Barbara Davis. After the program, which consisted of some most excellent violin numbers, executed (?) by Elwyn Bugge, and a game of "Flying Cloud," introduced by Mr. Kirkpatrick, the members retired to the kitchen to prove their ability in taffy-pulling. The champion was Alice Kirkpatrick. Elwyn dropped his taffy on the floor and in his confusion and embarrassment, ate it by mistake. Vernon holds the record for amount consumed in a given length of time. Friday night, February 16, the Freshmen and Sophs gave a fancy dress party, with Mr. Bond and Miss Norton as patron and patroness. Over sixty were present and enjoyed themselves hugely, tho they could not but regret the absence f Mr. Parish. They all wanted to see him in fancy dress, but he was obliged to attend the Parent- Teachers' meeting at Fermlale that night. "Eats" of ice cream and cookies were served and the assembled multitude of Freshies and Sophs dispersed, each to go home and to their downy beds. FAILURE. What is a failure? It's only a spur To a man who receives it right, And it makes the spirit within him stir To go in once more and fight. If you never have failed, it's an even guess You never have won a high success. What is a miss? It's a practice shot Which a man must make to enter The list of those who can hit the spot Of the bull's-eye in the center, If you never have sent a bullet wide You never have put a mark inside. What is a knock-down? A count of ten Which a man may take for a rest. It will give him a chance to come up again And do his partiftaxar best. If you never have more than met your match I guess you never have toed the scratch. —Edmund Vance Cooke. Mrs. Irving J. Cross presented a few of her Normal and resident pupils in a piano recital last Monday evening at her home at 1125 Jersey street. Pre-ceeding the program, Mrs. Cross gave an interesting talk on her year in Vienna. The following pupils took part: Margaret Thomas. Marion Polis. Eva Bond. Alice Coble. Mabel Cleary. Faith Condit. Ruth Reagor. Isabella Lawson. Mabel Cleary. Leonard D. Miller. Margaret Craven Mary Fisher. Bessie Agee. Ruby Sickenger. Aletha Thompson. Marie Teel. Mr. Herbert Potter. Mr. John Miller. Master Herbert Punlppi. Master Theodore Cross. The child was looking at a picture of a bear whose back was turned away from her. 'Teacher, have bears tails?" The teacher, who is busy, glances at the picture. "Yes, on the other side." The child upon turning the picture over, fails to find a tail and a look of disappointment comes over her face. ••••TTTTTTVTTTfTf?T?T?TTTTfff?TV?f?TTff?TT??fTf•?••••' • A • PERIN TOILET REQUISITES Equal to the finsst imported French pre-p. parations. The raw material is imported from Grasse, France; but manu- lt;4 *" factured in America, saving the enormous duty. ORYS PERFUME A fragrance as dainty as the daintest flower most distinctive and fascinating, $1 a bottle. RICE POWDER Pure rice powder delicately sented with Orys perfume' in white and rose 25c pkgs. LIQUID COMPLEXION Powder Imparts a pearly, lasting fairness without a suggestion of make-up, 75c a bottle. LILAC TALCUM Soft, smooth and velvety. Beautifully perfumed with essence of Lilac, 15c a box. -*- J. B. WAHL Pass a little cheer along wear flowers in the class room and on the street. ALWAYS quality stock at *02 W. Holly Phone 268 Quick Delivery RELIABLE TRANSFER CO. Phone 340 Bellingham - - - Washington MUSIC CLASS Wednesday morning Mrs. Colby's eight-fifty class in music spent a very enjoyable hour listening to a George Washington program given by a rural school. Members of the class took part as rural pupils. The program consisted of numerous patriotic songs by the whole class and recitations and songs by the whole class and recitations and songs by individuals. It was a typical rural school Friday afternoon program and was enjoyed by all. fourth in 1914-15 brot her to the' large* cities on the Pacific Coast. During 1917 she is again to be- in* America, and on March 2 will appear in Bellingham with the local symphony^ orchestra. If any Bellingham people have not-heretofore recognized the excellence: of civic talent in the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra, Miss Lerner's appearance with it should render further-proof unnecessary. This musical organization means much to Bellingham,. not only as an instrument in bringing: here so superb an artist as Miss Ler-ner is conceded to be, but for its owm sake. The orchestra's reputation has; ceased to be merely local, and its-rank in the West is high. LERNER TO BE HEOIARCH (Continued from page i) 2 •AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA —Elegance of style, musicianship and warmth. —Such perfect sympathy and compre- —Her technic is extraordinary. hension. —A divine pianist by the grace of God. —Amusical soul in all her renderings. —A doube success de beaute—one for her looks, the other for her beautiful playing. These excerpts from newspapers of St. Petersburg, Moscow, London, Paris, Leipsic, Berlin and New York are examples of the praises won by Lina Lerner, Russian pianist, who is touring the United States for the fifth time, and will appear in Bellingham early next month. Miss Lerner was born in Odessa twenty-seven years ago. Her musical gift was evident in early childhood and she was given every opportunity to develop it. She entered the Moscow Conservatory when ten years old, completed the nine years' course in five years, and won the highest honors. At fifteen she was soloist with the Moscow Philharmonic Society and appeared in Germany and England, as well as thru-out her native country. Her youth only made her success the more remarkable. A first tour in America followed, then a second, and on this continent as well as Europe her art was recognized. A third tour in 1912-13 and a Miss Sumner (in exp.): Can't you. read louder? Be more enthusiastic. 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Show more1917_0203 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 3 - Page 1 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School Vol. XVI. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917 No. 17 Assembly Mr. Wright, superintendent of Lyn-den, visited the Normal last Friday and favored the students with an interesting address. His theme was "The Teacher," and the remarks made were of especial value to prospective teachers. "The three little letters, etc., may embody all the vital phases of a teacher's life, which make for or against her success," said Mr. Wright in discussing some of the essentials of the profession. He went on to explain that "e" might stand for enthusiasm, without which no teacher can be sue- Enrollment Now 1,599 o- The enrollment for the school year is as follows: Regular Normal, 1,060. High School, 164. Training School, 230. Correspondence students, 145. Total, 1,599. S JENSEN GIVES HOW I BECAME TALK ON SING-SING A The students' hour on Monday was Like many happy marriages, my given over largely to a survey of past teaching profession was a second and present conditions in Sing-Sing choice, cessful; "t" for tongue, which should prison, and the reforms begun by i remember that in one of the many be carefully guarded, and "c" for co- Thomas Mott Osborne while warden c i a s s pr0phecies of under graduate operation in the fullest sense of the of that institution. d a y s : w a s p o r t r a y e d as teaching al-word, i. e. in taking constructive criti- Miss Jensen, the speaker, who vis- g e b r a a n d m u s i c o n t h e P a c i f i c C o a s t cism, in regard to teacher's meetings ited Sing-Sing last summer, brought j c u r I e d my lips and my neighbor ask-or life in the community. to the students many vital and in- The speaker closed with the plea teresting facts concerning life at Os-that "the profession brings out the sining-on-the-Hudson. best that is in us—let us then giv^ She stated that absolute silence was the best to our patrons, and to our demanded of the prisoners until two fellowmen." years ago, when Osborne took up his duties as warden, bringing with him some ideas in regard to prison life ed in amusement, "What do you want, if you don't like that?" However, I did not answer. I was far too shy to drag my precious dreams before the public gaze, but I expected to be a writer, and just then, in my heart of hearts I expected some A very enjoyable musical program w M c h w e r e e n t i r e l y f o r e i g n t o t h o s e time to sit on the seat of fame beside was rendered at the assembly on Wed- 0f his predecessors, nesday morning by Mr. Sperry, ac companied by Mrs. Irving J. Cross Mr. Sperry's numbers consisted of: "Deep River," Burleigh. "The Dove," Ronald. '"Tis June," Ronald. He found that no visitors had been allowed the watched men in the cells—no light or ventilation—in short, all forms of tor- George Eliot and Mrs. Browning, my especial enthusiasms. The town where I spent my youth and college days was founded about ture had been the policy of those in o n e Qundred years ago by a Holland sect. This body of people came with their "domine" as leader to make their authority. "The prison is to reform, not to pun "I Know of Two Bright Eyes," Clut- ish,» said Miss Jensen. "Mr. Osborne h o m e o n t h e Prairies of Iowa because s a m ' called it his college—started the Men's t h e y f e l t themselves persecuted by The audience greatly appreciated Mutual Welfare League, self-govern- t n e l a w s of Holland. They named the vocal talent of Mr. Sperry, and he m e n t a n d self-discipline!" t h e town from the Bible, Pella, a place gaye^as an encore, "Trottin' to the she went on to say: "Humanity's o f refuge. It was a good loctaion and Fair," Sanford. d e b t t o Qsborne is very great. He has w a s chosen for home by many Ameri-done more than any other one man to c a n s a s w e l 1 a s ather Hollanders, and change prison conditions, and has i n time it grew into a village of con- Dr. Hall, western secretary of for- brought to the attention of the whole siderable importance. Before the War eign missions, spoke to the students country, the value of a reformatory °f the Rebellion the American Bap-concerning the great need prevalent idea in caring for prisoners, rather tists established a college there also, in foreign countries for efficient, than the punitive idea of the past." These two facts gave the town a trained teachers and missionaries, to unique character. awaken intellectual life—but also to In my youth there were yet many teach endarkened people how to use Raymond Elder has accepted the evidences of Holland inheritances in the improved methods and implements principalship of a school in Lewis the social life, which while they sal-of civilization. He cited the case of county. India, where great need is felt for the knowledge of scientific agricul- —"^ ture. Rev. Hugh Elmer Brown of Seattle has been invited to speak before the Leace League. Mr. Parish went out to Sumas Mon- There were not enough chairs to go day evening to attend a party at Mr. around in P. E. Methods class and Miss Ernest Rexford's. Mr. Rexford is a Nickerson sent Mr. A. Fisher into the brother of Eben E. Rexford, who wrote laboratory across the hall to get some. "Silver Threads Among the Gold." Mr. He soon came back with the following: Parish entertained the company with "There is one chair in there, but there several readings during the evening, is a girl sitting on it." dom touched my life were very interesting to me. I think this living in touch with an other nationality in addition to attending a school not of my own denomination has helped to give me breadth of sympathy. ~~ I know that when, after my graduation, we moved to a new railroad town.in northern Iowa. I missed very much the quiet cultural atmosphere of the old Dutch town. (Continued on nag-p SI Calendar ®®(SX!X!)®®®® lt;S^^ Monday, February 5, 1917. Assembly—Talk by Mr. Bever. Talk by Miss Baxter, "Deborah Kal-likak." 3:20—High School B. B. practice. 4:10—Junior B. B. practice. Tuesday, February 6, 1917. 9:30—Senior class meeting, auditorium, Elementary class meeting, Room 103. 3:20—Elementary and Senior B. . practice. 3:30—Rehearsal of Thespian play, Room 310. 4:10—High School and Junior B. B. practice. Wednesday, February 7, 1917. Assembly—Musical program. 4:10—Choral Club meets in auditorium. Senior and Elementary B. B. game. Thursday, February 8, 1917. 9:30—Philo business meeting, room 312. H. L. S. business meeting, room 119. Ukulele Club meets, room 104. Aletheia business meeting, room 313. 3:20—Senior and Junior B. B. practice. 3:20—Rehearsal of Thespian play, room 310. 4:10—Y. W. C. A. Leader, Lucile Herrett. Speaker, Rev. R. Marshall Harrison. 7:30—Thespian Club meets, room 310. Alkisiah Club meets, room 312. ™* Social-Democratic Club meets. Friday, February 9, 1917. Assembly—Principal J. E. McKown of Whatcom High School will speak. 4:10—Senior and Elementary Kline Cup game. 7:30—Normal High School debates with Laurel High, Normal auditorium. High School mixer afterward. Saturday, February 10, 1917. 10 a. m.—Studio Club meets. 7:30 p. m.—Basketball game with Everett in Bellingham. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 3 - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917 Collars Collars You will notice a marked difference in them if sent to the Cascade Laundry They not they fit more 'em once ana only last longer, but satisfactory. Send you will always. Collars Collars NORMAL WINS PLAYS THE SENIORS Friday, January 26, witnessed a game of basketball,—Normal High girls vs. Normal Seniors. It was a splendid game, and, tho H. S. picked up only 5 of 32 points distributed, they won lasting honor by fair play and a clean game. It must be so, the Seniors said they did! Heard in Cooking Class. Miss D.: "Tell of one way to prepare salmon." Bright pupil (eagerly): "Roll it in sawdust and fry it." (Note—Was that answer due to association of ideas or high cost of living?) Why doesn't Miss Woodard like pickles and why does Miss Willoughby like them so well? Miss Willoughby: "Have some pickles." Miss Woodard: "No, thank you. You may have my share." (A customary reply.) Miss Willoughby: "I have." And she had. The Normal five was again victorious last Saturday night when they defeated an ex-Normal team from Vancouver in the local Gym. The final score was 68 to 25. Altho this is a onesided game the score would have been much larger had the local boys played true to form. At times the Normal players were inaccurate in their basket shooting, but outside of this one fault the game was fast, the guards doing some especially good work. For Vancouver, their center position seemed to be the strongest and best filled. The teams were slow in getting started, nearly five minutes having elapsed before either side scored. Normal shot the first basket and a moment later the score was evened up. However the Bellingham quintet played the steadier and the first half ended with a score of 26 to 15. The second half was a repetition of the first with Normal getting a larger score and holding their opponents to a smaller one. This period ended with, the local team on the long side of a 42 to 10 score. "Ali" Henne's again showed his ability by uncovering an unheard of band. They played a few selections between halves. The crowd joined in the merriment and altogether it was a rare treat. The members of the band were: Craushaw playing clarinet, Mathews, piccolo; Barnet, cornet; George Miller, snare drum; McKinnon, bass drum, and Frances Devery played the piano. The Normal team has now won four games and lost none. They will try to keep their record unbroken when they play Everett here tonight. Hello—is this "200" Send up a ton of your genuine gas coke at six-a-quarter, for my furnace. I must have coke because it is so clean t o handle and chuck full of heat," Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Company. The line-up: Bellingham: Benneth, F; Rockey, F; White, C; Anstett, G; Davenport, G. Vancouver: Sangster, F; Bruce, F; Bryson, C; Woodcock, G; Kemp, G. Substitutes: Ford for Davenport, for Bellingham. Sumary: Field goals, Kennet, 17, Rocky 6, White 6, Bryson 4, Sangster 2, Bruce 2, Kemp 2, Woodcock 1, Anstett 1, Davenport 1. THE KLINE COP GAMES THIS YEAR LUNCH GOODS Always Fresh Wilson-Nobies-Ba** Co. RAYMOND'S GOOD SHOES are good no matter what the weather, or the occasion. The quality is always the highest obtainable and the style --- top notch. GEO. F. RAYMOND Clothing, Hats and Furnishing Goods For Men, Young Men and Boys 122-126 E. Holly Corner R. R. Ave. L At a meeting of the Alkisiahs Thursday night a very interesting program was given: Talk on Peru, Miss Gough. Vocal solo, Miss Hamley. Talk on Paraguay, Miss Appleby. Talk on Chile, Miss Dingle. Piano solo, Miss Shore. Talk on Uruguay, Miss Berquist. Our new officers were installed and plans were started for the new work of the last semester. The "Kline Cup" games have started, With rivalry and vim. Who'll win this cup? is heard from all. To win is each one's whim. The Elementary class is small, Tho the girls will hold their own. But they hardly expect to win the cup, Tho to them, 'tis not unknown. The Juniors and the Seniors, Expect this cup, but—well— The class that is strongest in spirit Will win,—as time will tell! The Juniors have the numbers; And the Seniors have the age; But on these things alone, my friends, The wininng cannot gauge. The referee for every game,, Is fair and square to all; She feels and prays for everyone, In these games of baseketball. There's never a girl in any team, Who dosen't live up to each rule— For Miss Nickerson—our invaluable— We know is, for "the school." Now everyone, come help your team, Show spirit; bring the rest; Your team, thru all its hardships, Will prove, "it is the best." W. I. G., '17. Joke Editor: "Why do you sit on every joke I hand in?" Censor: "If they had any point to them I wouldn't." ANSCO IEX FILM The haughtey Senior was unprepared, The Junior his lesson knew; The Senior whispered, when called upon— "O—G—I—N—V—U!" H p H E Ansco Vest- P o c k e t Speedex catches swiftly moving figures without a blur. I t gets i n t o a c t i on quickly when every second counts. You can change the focus, the speed and opening of the shutter instantly and accurately while viewing the image in the finder. Let us show you this camera. Other Anscos $2 to $55. Owl Pharmacy ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 3 - Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917 3 Tonight and Tomorrow Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne IN "Romeo and Juliet" AMERICAN Matinee f ^ - Evening ' ^ ^ EOF ARE A i WHAT THEY ARE The Brown Studio Calls the attention of the Senior Class to the fact that we alone, of all of the Studios have been constant advertisers in your Klipsuns and Messengers since coming to this city three years ago We have paid your managers upwards of $40.00 per year. This should be taken into consideration when determining where your annual Klipsun work should go. First class work and no favoritism to any one member of the class is our business policy. Brown Studio Elk and Holly Miss Florence A. Chapin, '16, is now secretary to her brother, who is manager of the Chapin ranch at Montague, Montana. Flora Strait, '15, is teaching in the city schools of Portland, Oregon. Inez Herre, '15, has the principalship of a school near Bellingham, where Edna Hemmi, '16, is primary teacher. Addie Eames is teaching in Coulee City, Wash. Mrs. Robert L. Sorensen, nee Zera Nielson, '12, is leading the pure and simple life of a farm woman at Laurel. Miss Myrtle Parker, '14, is teaching at Issaquah. In a Chicago hospital, Violet Parker, '14, is training to be a nurse. Maybe we'll hear of her at the front soon. Beatrice Hatt, '14, is "still" teaching near Kent. Helen Harrington, ex '16, is now attending O. A. C. Edna Shelton, '16, has charge of the seventh grade at Omak, Wash. Another "Normal" man has deserted the ranks. Claude Manley, '15, married himself a wife and is living "happily ever after" at Collins, in Thurston county, where he teaches. "Sis" Irving, '16, is teaching at Oso, near Arlington. Back in Cleveland, Ohio, May Rea-soner, '12, is attending a kindergarten school. Mrs. Reasoner (nee Dona Pratt, '15) is living at Alger. Edna Shelton, '16, has charge of the seventh grade at Omak,'~Wash. Another "Normal" man has deserted the ranl.d. Claude Manley, '15, married himself a wife, and is living "happily ever after" at Collins, in Thurston county, where he teaches. "It pays to advertise." Winnifred Davis, '16, of Enumclaw, wrote her name on a shingle, put it in a bunci of shingles and let it go at that. Back in Iowa a young farmer was shingling his house with "Made in Washngton" shingles. He saw the feminine writing and name on a shingle. He wrote to "Winnie" and told her of the situation. She answered. Oh, yes, why shouldn't they get married? Moral— A teacher can use a shingle in more ways than one. "Sis" Irving, '16, is teaching at Oso, near Arlington. Back in Cleveland, Ohio, May Reasoner, '12, is attending a kindergarten school. Mrs. Reasoner (nee Dona Prass, '15, is living at Allger Manual Training Troubles. Instructor: "What is your trouble, little man." L. M. (almost crying): "I can't find my leg and my head is gone." (Note—Never mind going out now; he was talking about his giraffe." SOCIAL DEMOCRATIC CLUB Roll call at the last meetng of the Social Dem. club was answered with current events and the 10-minute regular parliamentary drill was devoted to "obtaining the floor and what precedes debate." M. Agnes Kirkman entertained with the reading of "He Worried About It" and Miss Gardner gave a short talk in answer to the question, "Would You RaJise Your Boy to Be a Soldier?" Messrs. Hawley, Hilda Rosen and Walter Lidell successfully upheld the affirmative in a debate, "Resolved, That Preparedness Does Not Tend to Peace," their opponents being Messrs. Hawley and King. Some rathed astounding arguments were produced pro and con, an obi ging audience being prepared "to swallow most any-thing." Harriet Thompson was elected as chairman of the program committee, after the resignation of Mrs. Esther Shepherd was accepted. A letter from Representative Tom Brown relating to the society's anti-military training resolution, was read and other routine business disposed of. A lively discussion of the soldiers' attitude toward war delayed adjournment beyond the regular hour, affording food for thot to participants and listeners as well. MISSION STUDY CLASS. 1. Teacher, Mrs. Simpson; place, 710 Maple St.; time, Monday evening, 6:45 to 7:45. 2. Miss Bearsley, Edwens Hall, Tuesday, 6:45 to 7. 3. Miiss Willoughby, Tarte Hall, Wednesday, 6:30 to 7. 4. Miss Pearce, Rizwan, Wednesday, 6:45 to 7:45. 5. Mrs. Woods, The Cedars, every other Thursday, beginning February. 6. Mrs. Jamson, Jamson Hall, Monday, 6 to 6:30. 7. Miss Smith, Nichols Hall, Wednesday, 7 to 8. 8. Mass Sharpless, high school, Tuesday, 3:20. 9. Miss Montgomery, 916 Garden St., Monday, 7 to 8. 10. Mr. Bond, Y. W. C. A. room, Wednesday, 4:10. 11. Miss Dice, 21st St., Tuesday, 7:45 to 8:30. Miss Beardsley's, Miss Williughby's, Miss Dice's and Miss Montgomery's classes will not meet until the third week in February. All other classes will meet this coming week. These classes will continue from six to ten weeks. All girls are invited to attend any of these classes, especially those classes whch are situated near their homes. The following subjects correspond to the above numbers: Subject: WE MAKE THE 1917 CLASS PIN. ALKISIAH PIN. ALETHIAN PIN. THESPIAN PIN. RURAL LIFE PIN. H. L. S. PIN. ART CLUB PIN. SOUR DOUGH PIN. CHORAL CLUB PIN. MULLER ASPLUND JEWELERS To the Normal School 104 E. HOLLY STREET Next to 1 st. Nat. Bank 1. Western Women in Eastern Lands. 2. South American Problems. 3. Same. 4. Paul, the First Great Missionary. 5. Practical Missionary Lessons. 6. Life of Paul. 7. Servants of the King. 8. Goodly Fellowship. 9. Lives of the Great Missionaries. 10. Missionary Jemmies of Paul. 11. Korea. Our Bible Institute was held last week beginning Thursday afternoon, January 25th, and lasting until Sunday afternoon, January 28th. Many are ready to verify our statement that it is really the best that the Association has to offer during the year. At our first meeting, Mrs. Colby sang for us, "Jesus Is Calling." The two women, who came from Seattle, were then introduced and after a short greeting from Mrs. Soltan, Mrs. Campbell took charge of the rest of the meeting. Her main thought presented was "Oh! that our eyes might be opened." This proved to be the keynote for the entire institute. The second and third meetings were held Friday afternoon at 3:20 and 4:10. Mrs. Campbell spoke at 3:20 bringing us her message, first emphasizing "Ye must be born again." Her lesson was taken from the story of the "Woman of Samaria" and Jesus' words "I am the living water" were so forcefully brought to us. At 4:10 Mrs. Soltan had the meeting and her message was the story of "Cain and Abel." Gladys Hamley sang. Friday evening at 7:30 both Mrs. Soltan and Mrs. Campbell spoke. There was special music, a solo by- Ruth Elander. Saturday afternoon was given over to Missions. Mrs. Soltan told such interesting stories about her own children in mission fields and Mrs. Campbell also spoke, showing how plainly God says "Go" but we do not obey. Miss Sands sang for us "He Will Hold Me Fast." We feel that Bible Institute has been a real help and inspiration. For those who could not attend we are inviting you noAv to come to our regular association meetings Thursday at 4:10. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 3 - Page 4 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917 The Weekly Messeng-e-r Published by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham. Entered in the postoffice at Bellingham, Wn., as second class matter. The Irish Ptg. Co. Printers Subscription rates, by mail, $1.00 per year, in advance. Single copies, 5 cents. Advertising rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager, The Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wash. Editor-in-Chief....Mrs. Esther Shepherd Business Manager Cecil A. Folsom Department Editors. Faculty Albert Bowman Auditorium Tressa Middleton Calendar Dorothy Herre Alumni and Personals....Albert Hennes Boys' Athletics : Herbert Davis Girls' Athletics Jennie Kelly Exchange :: Clara Nielson Literary Starr Sutherland Literary Ella Peterson Humor Howard Buswell Humor and Society....Mrs. Rose Davis High School Gertrude Kaufman Last Tuesday afternoon the Bellingham alumni held a meeting at the Roeder school. Among other things that came up for consideration before this meeting was the bill now before the state legislature to introduce military training into the public schools of Washington: The association went on record as opposed to this bill. This question of military training in the schools is one that should receive thoughtful consideration on the part of every citizen, and it is a question of special importance to us as teachers. Would military training as COMPETITORS may sell some things for less than YOUR store does, but YOUR STORE sells a lot of things for less than they do. Normal Book Store "Your own store." part of our school course be consistent with the aim of education as we see it? It is argued that the physical training obtained along with the training in military tactics would be worth while. Would the dual organization that Avould be necessary if the military department was to be directed by the government, be a help or a hindrance in the development of an efficient educational system? Let us think on these questions and be prepared to take an" intelligent interest in this movement, which is of such vital importance to our schools. A GOOD LOSER TAKES DEFEAT CHEERFULLY A good loser is one who takes his defeat as cheerfully as tho he were the winner. Such a one will buckle the armor on more securely, repair the defective parts, apply the oiled feather to the squeaking places and, with shoulders thrown back and head erect, resolve to "make good." In all the walks of life there are more losers than winners; with the former the scar may be indelible, yet the defeated one will conceal it or, at least, will not expose it. A certain teacher in this commonwealth says: "I never was a loser in the act of obtaining or retaining a position but what I took advantage of the opportunities offered and thus turned the apparent loss into a substantial gain. One illustration is quoted: At one place I was loser in that I failed to retain a position. Another position with a salary twenty per cent higher was secured and in the vicinity of the new position some land was purchased (just common dirt as is found on highways) which was disposed of at from 100 to 500 per cent profit. Those school district dads have received my sincere thanks for the benefits conferred upon me." Presidential Candidate Hughes, to all outward appearances proved himself to be a good loser in his loss in the race for the presidency. When he retired at 12:15 election night, he felt certain that he had won the prize which he sought; forty-eight hours later he found himself to be a loser instead of the winner. He congratulated his chief opponent for his success. That Mr. Hughes was disappointed, no one will deny; it was probably the greatest disappointment that he ever endured, yet his actions showed him to be a good loser. He thus set an example for people in all walks of life, from an unsuccessful candidate for the presidency to the unfortunate one in a game of marbles. WILLIAM BEARDSLEE. Patronize Your Next Door Neighbor Our goods and prices are right. A full line of Groceries and Confectionery U. S. Post Office]Station No. 8. Agency Pacific Laundry * Normal Grocery P. G. GULBRANSEN, Prop. Phone 1041 Buy Your Fuel of, MONTGOMERY FUEL TRANSFER CO. For Heated Rooms Apply at 717 Forest St. T WAIT TILL HAYS LfTERARY SOCIETY. If with pleasure you are viewing any work that I am doing, If you like me or you love me tell me now; Don't withhold your approbation till the Father makes oration, And I lie with snowy lilies o'er my brow; For no matter how you shout it, I won't care a bit about it, I won't know how many teardrops you have shed; If you think some praise is due me, now's the time to slip it to me, For I cannot read my tombstone when I'm dead. More than fame and more than money is the comment kind and sunny, And the hearty warm approval of a friend, For it gives to life a savor and it makes me stronger, braver, And it gives me heart and spirit to the end; If I earn your praise, bestow it; if you like me, let me know it, Let the words of true encouragement be said; Do not wait till life is over, and I'm underneath the clover, For I cannot read my tombstone when I'm dead. —St. Olen in "Magnificat." Thursday morning, January 18, the Hays Literary Society held a business. meeting. The following new eo;mmit-tees were appointed: Program r Helen Sherman, chairman. Lillian Reed. Ruth Partridge.. Hattle EakinL Poster: Mable Randall, chairman. Vergie Fox. Helen McCracken. Una Robinson. The same evening a program was given which proved both instructive and pleasing. Modern Drama, Helen McCracken. Life of Bernard Shaw, Gladys White. Works of Bernard Shaw, Helen Sherman. The Wars' Dramas, or the Dramas Exposing the Horrors of War, Miss Hays. Parliamentary Drill, Ruth Morrison. Vocal Solo, Cassie Cales. Some men are born great, Some achieve greatness And some grate upon us. —Exchange. Teacher: "The good die young." "Gig" D.: "I'm not feeling very well." ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Bldg- Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 3 - Page 5 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917. -- 5 Reputable Wearing Apparel for Men SATISFACTION ALWAYS -*- GAGE-DODSON CO. Home of Hart, Schaffner Marx Clothes EMPIRE MEAT GROCERY CO. "Everything to Eat" Phones 986, 987 Free Delivery ixn. Dock Street SPECIAL—Little Student Photos, $1.50 per doz. SANDISON STUDIO Made especially for Normal exchanging. A TALE WITH A A widow lived in a house, bare of everything save the necessities of life. In it, there were no carpets, nor easy chairs, nor luxuries; herbs lined the sides of the spare front parlor, and a poor dresser stood in the kitchen. From this kitchen dresser the widow ate her scant breakfasts, dinners and suppers, with an occasional egg, or, at most, two, to celebrate a holiday. These eggs were laid by Dame Bart-lett, spouse of King Chanticleer, who with him and her six daughters, roamed the widow's yard. Chanticleer went to sleep one night, and close to him slept his dame and Prices Moderate; Five course dinner every evening from 5 to 8 at 60c. Six course Sunday evening at 75c Banquets and Dinners gotten up on short notice. Tables may always be reserved by telephone. Hotel Leopold their six children. He had slept some time, when he groaned a groan and moaned a moan. "Get up! Wake up!" said Dame Partlett. "What ails you? What's the matter?" She shook him, for he was slow to waken. Chanticleer, with a deep sigh, drew himself up and Dame Partlett saw deep, dark hollows under his eyes, and saw a dejected forlornness in the face of her worse half. "I have had a dream," said he. "An uncouth shape, large and yet slender, came skulking toward me. I saw the creature had sharp eyes, perked ears, a long bushy tail, a slinky form and a sharp, pointed snout, withal." "You need a worm," said his practical wife. They went out of the house, side by side, hopping down the steps, and into the spring air. King Chanticleer said: "I feel better. I enjoy seeing the fresh green leaves of spring. The morning sunshine clears away the cold from my bones, but I still have a feeling that my dream is a warning." "Nonsense," said his wife. He answered: "I have known of many such things happening to people, after a dream like mine had warned them." His wife wanted to argue—she did. Then the chickens quoted a little Plato and they went in search of worms. As they scratched the mellow earth in search of its wriggley inhabitants, they were watched by a pair of sharp eyes which peered at them thru the rails of the fence. Far better that Chanticleer had stayed on his beam. The fox skulked in the corner till night. The chickens went to bed at sundown, as all nice chickens should. Then Chanticleer saw a slinking form come in the narrow doorway. He was very startled and nearly lost his equilibrium. He had never seen a fox. From instinct he shunned the pointed-nosed creature as a sailor shuns a rock. "Cluck, cluck," said he in a deep squawk. "Be not alarmed, beautiful bird," said the fox. "As I stood outside I heard a song, as of the angels. I did not intend to come but the song lured me on in spite of myself. It is no wonder you are a. good singer. Your father was also. I knew him intimately." The cock was pleased and accepted this flattery. "And now sing for me," said the fox. Chanticleer threw back his head, shut his eyes and flapped his wings. "Listen," he said; but the fox had him by the throat. His would-be song was changed to a throaty squawk, and the fox was gone, Chanticleer with him. Chanticleer's cries roused his spouse. Her cries roused the widow, and her cries the vicar and so on, till the whole village was in pursuit of the fox; people shouting, hounds baying, chickens crowing. A general bedlam ensued. The cock was frightened, but be-thot himself of a scheme. "Speak to them, Reynard," said he. "You are safe and the woods and your den are at hand. Tell them you are king and they are foolish to try to catch you." The fox obeyed, but no sooner had he opened his mouth than the cock was loose and had flown into a maple by the side of the road. The fox was very foxey and thot by soft words to again win over the cock. So, "Come down," said he. "Let us treat this matter peaceably. I only meant to take you over to my house for dinner. I should have been much pleased to have had you there. I only meant to frighten you a bit that you might enjoy the dinner the more. For 'Sweet is pleasure after pain,'" said he, quoting a little Dryden. "Nay," said the cock, "only idiots are fooled twice. We shall consider the peace movement, but I'll stay right here the while we consider it. We shall follow the policy of watchful waiting." Beware of "Grab-Bag" Glasses. sold by "eye-specialists" who are here today and gone tomorrow. Their wares are likely to prove quite as unreliable as their business methods. Reliable optical business cannot be conducted on a nomadic basis. The Optometrist who holds your welfare and his own permanent success in the community above a temporary profit will not only fit you with glasses, but he will make it his business to see that they continue to give satisfaction. We have been located here in Belling-ham for thirteen years, and we'll be here next mouth or next year to make good if necessary. WILBER GIBBS Optometrist Optician New Bank Building The moral of this tale is: Of fiat' terers beware. They only mean to fool us when they speak' too fair. This story is a lie, but the moral is the truth, so the corn take, but leave the chaff behind. GERTRUDE KAUFMAN, N. H. S. Mr. C: "How does it happen that you have such low grades in January compared with those in December?" Clyde C: "Well, dad, you see everything is marked down after the holidays." HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Bakery Goods We make a a specialty of Fancy Cakes to order SWEET GROCERY CO. 1021 Elk St. THEY ARE WINNERS—Do you have "em"? Pretty Baby I've a Garden in Sweden Down Honolulu Way 0 How She Could Yacki, Hacki etc. Missouri Waltz Song (or piano) Hatter Wells Piano Co. HOLLY STREET "Bellingham's Local Piano House" ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 3 - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917. Dry Goods, Cloaks and Suits. Men's, Women's and Children's Furnishings. Value, Quality, Economy is what you get when you trade with us. PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS T A Don't forget the "MIKADO" Chorus of 50 Beautiful Japanese Costumes AMERICAN THEATRE FEBRUARY 7th Office Phone 975 DR. T. M. BARLOW Dentist 510 Bellingham National Bank Bldg. Bellingham, Wash. BYRON'S GROCERY and HOME PRODUCT MEAT MARKET We make deliveries daily all over the City Phone 426 214 East Holly From the Cafeteria. Teacher: "What is the difference M i s s C- lt;to l i t t l e Si r l w h o h a d for" between the thirty-nine articles and S ° t t e n k n i f e a n d f o r k ) : "W i t h w h a t the six articles? a r e y o u g o i n g t o e a t ?" L. G. (innocently): "Oh! I'm going to eat with a friend." English History Class. Pupil: Thirty-three. Udd: "I am just in the morning of E n g # VI I while arranging seating: life." "Now I want each of you to remember She: "You must have gotten up and sit right next to the one that be-early." longs to you." I f y o u are l e a v i n g N o r m a l t h i s s e m e s t e r be s u r e t o fill i n t h is RENEWAL BLANK if y o u expect t o receive t h e Weekly Messenger r e g u l a r l y . The s u b s c r i p t i o n price f o r n e x t s e m e s t e r a n d s u m m e r school t o g e t h er i s 7 5 c . S h o w y o u r school s p i r i t b y e n c l o s i n g 75c in a n envelope w i t h t h i s b l a n k and d r o p p i n g i t i n t h e M e s s e n g e r Box in t he m a i n h a l l . B o o s t for N o r m a l. D a t e . Name. A d d r e s s . Where you expect to be next semester. S t a t e . I a m e n c l o s i n g 7 5 c e n t s for my s u b s c r i p t i o n t o The Weekly M e s s e n g e r t o J u l y 27, 1 9 1 7. "We shall soon drive the Huns from their holes, my captain." "Or, better still, Lieutenant, exterminate the lot." "I can hardly hold the men in check, sir." Aye, the brave lads! They are as anxious as you and I to get at the beasts." A hurry of British shells pour death into the German lines. A lull, then the khaki-clad troops clamber out of their positions in a mad charge. At the brink of the assaulted trenches the captain impales a German machine gunner on his sword. The impetus of the thrust throws him headlong into the trench, where, striking his head on the hard-trodden floor, the lies stunned. When the captain regains his senses he hears the groans and shrieks of the wounded. To this he pays little attention; many times before has he heard the aftermath of battle. As he looks eagerly about him he sees soldiers administering to the wounded and reconstructing the shattered trench, and as he recognized the men thus busily engaged as his own, across his face flashes a smile, grim and ex-hultant. However, a gasp directly at his feet attracts his attention. It is the dying struggle of the German soldier whom he has pierced with his sword. In the man's hand is a piece of paper. "Military secrets, perhaps," exclaims the captain, as he snatches it up. The paper written in German, is sploched with blood and dirt. He laboriously makes out the following: " your furlough. "Every evening I watch little Dora run to the corner to meet you, as she used to do when you would return from the factory. 'Why doesn't papa come home?' she asks as she looks up wide-eyed into my face. Then I say to her: 'Run along and play, dear; papa will soon be home.' Then I turn away to hide my tears. "But you WILL, be home soon now. And tho you can stay with us but ten short days, how happy * * * * I will mail this tomorrow * * * I rejoice in tomorrow, for it brings you one day nearer to Your loving, GRETCHEN AND DORIS." "Hurrah, Captain!" said the lieutenant, striding up, "a magnificent victory!" But the man addressed made no answer. The lieutenant observed Mm kneel down and tenderly place a discolored bit of paper on the body a fallen enemy. Dr. Nash is in Olympia again this week to be present at the meetings of the committee on higher education of the state legislature. "Take care of your eyes, they are your bread winners." Consult Woll. Exclusive Optometrist and Optician. 205 West Holly St. SENIOR CLASS ELECT OFFICERS Two meetings were required in. which to elect the second semester officers, as the first election resulted in "No election" for secretary, sargent at • arms and treasurer. The new officers-are: President, Albert Hennes. Vice-President, Etna Shore. Secretary, Beatrice Louttit. Treasurer, Dennis Froth. Sarg.-at-Arms, M. W. Roop. Reporter, Christine Hermans. A committee reported Mr. Hall and. Mr. Brown as desirable photographers for our Klipsun work. After much discussion, a vote was taken and Mr. Brown was chosen. He will give us the glossy print for seventy-five cents and, judging by his past service, we can be sure of good work from him. Because of her new position as Bdi-. tor of the Messenger, Mrs. Shepherd resigned her position as Associate Editor of the Klipsun. Applications were called for and Bernice Welch, the editor- in-chief, will choose her new assistant. Dr. Herre has had many calls for lectures from outlying districts, but the result of over-exertion followed by illness prevented the fulfillment of his-plans. No one can say that our assistant librarian is not up to date. Miss Sands has just purchased a splendid new automobile. Miss MacKinnon, of the registrar's department, is now back at her work after a week's detention at her Lynden home owing to illness. Miss Baxter's new observation schedule is hot from the press. Mr. Bond will lecture before the citizens of Santa Fuga and Pilchuck, Thursday and Friday. Mr. Parish entertained Dr. Herre Monday night. The impassable condition of the roads prevented the Doctor from his customary auto trip home. Dr. Kirkpatrick gave an interesting talk to the parents and teachers of the Roeder school Monday afternoon. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 3 - Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917 7 Buy It. Eat It. It's Good. It's Healthful WHAT? C A N D Y -*- llin 'iam.ffiisft, 119 East Holly St. IS The Junior class held the first meeting of the new semester Jan. 30. Walter Pingree was elected Yell Leader and Albert Bowman, Sargeant-at-arms. Faith Peringer will represent the .Juniors in the Klipsun. The program committee is working on the Junior play which is to come off in March. Juniors who expect to win honors for the class in the Junior-Senior contest are requested to see Mr. Hoppe. Every Junior in school will miss something if he fails to attend the next meeting, February 13, 1917. DOGGRELL VERSE. My name is Herbert Johnson, and I want them all to see That when they call me "Stub" for short, They hurt my dignity. They kid me 'cause I part my hair More careful than of yore; Now, as we lose our dear ones, We love them all the more. They say my legs are shorter, far, Than shanks of a young flea-hound, But still they're long enough to reach From my body to the ground. A good way for a man to get ahead and stay ahead is to own his head. H.: "I am never happy unless breaking into song." B: "Why don't you get the key and then you don't have to break in." pATTBRSBY BROQ ALWAYS RELIABLE FOOTWEAR — That meets style requirements, yet stripped of garnishment, that makes them costly. Care in fitting our hobby. FOR YOUR VALENTINE PARTY Caps, Cut Outs, Decorated Crepe Paper, Lunch Sets, Salad and^Nut Cups, Bonbon Boxes, Candle Shades, Festoons, Stickers, Place Cards and Tally Cards. 212 East Holly Street EDENS HALL HOLD II Edens Hall is purely democratic, for now we have a President Wilson. At the last regular meeting held January 23, the officers for this semester were elected, as follows: President, Sue Wilson. Vice president, Maude Yates. Councilmen: Vergie Fox, Lucile Hazen, Ruth Elander, Adena Lewis, Ina Brashier. Fire captain, Ruth Craig. Messenger reporter, Helen McCrack-en. PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY Established 1S89, 1728-1738 Ellis Street. Phone 126 -127 First Laundry in Whatcom County. We stand for quality, work and service. We have 27 years of experience. Ruth Elander was the hostess at a delightful spread given Sunday evening in honor of her friend, Miss Martha Wickstrom, of Seattle. Miss Wick-strom spent the week-end at Edens Hall with Miss Elander. Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Solton, who were leaders in the Bible Institute, were guests at Edens Hall during their stay in Bellingham. SPRING FLOWERS Make you forget it is still winter if they come from Horst's Floral Shop 1256 Elk Phone 386 The Leading Florists and the public may be assured of a good entertainment. Mr. Hennes was elected Business Manager. Miss Winifred Hazen, of Seattle, is visiting her sister, Miss Lucile Hazen, this week. Edens Hall girls are thoroughly enjoying the snow, even snowballs. A large number have been coasting and report the best time ever. We don't have to be in before nine-thirty! Heard in 10:30 Civics Class. Miss V.: "What is a diplomat?" Wold: "A diplomat is a man that steals your hat and coat and explains it so well that you give him your watch and chain." 1HESPI [ After a regular business meeting of the Thespian Club on the evening of January 25th, an especially enjoyable impromptu program was given. It had been the intention of the program committee to dramatize "The Land of Heart's Desire," parts had been assigned and all things bore promise of something good in that line. However, inability to procure manuscript of the play, necessitated the giving of an impromptu program and the committee in charge is to be congratulated on the pleasing results. Vocal solo, Mrs. Merriman. Pantomime—Trials of Popular Normal Girl, Miss Craig, Miss Christian-son, Mr. Beardslee, Mr. Wagner, Mr. Altman, Mr. Davis. Piano solo, Mr. Miller. Members were then enjoined to enter into the pleasures of childhood days and partake generously of popcorn balls. The remainder of the evening was spent in a rehearsal of the first Act of "The House Next Door." Work on this play is going along steadily under the direction of Mr. Hoppe Miss Baxter: "When I was at the Davenport hotel I had room 5430 on the first floor." Student: "That's nothing. In Chicago once I had room 80,000." Miss B.: "Where was that room?" Stude: "In the Wabash freight yards." Talk with H. C. Banner about a New York Life Contract. We sell Blackstone—The best low-priced tire. We do Vulcanizing. B. B. Tire and Rubber Co. 112 Grand Ave. FOR RENT. Two furnished rooms, with or without kitchen; price reasonable. 804 Maple Street. If you appreciate Expert optical service by one who has made a life study of the eye, its refractive errors and diseases, then you want my services. SEE ME. Special Rates to all Normal School Students. GEO. M. SLETTO, O. D. Optometrist—Optician 104 E. Holly Street (Muller Asplund's Store) ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 February 3 - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1917. HOW I BECAME A TEACHER (Continued from page i) I was one of those chidlren that all teachers know, precocious in book learning and childish socially. I was occustomed to being in a class of what seemed to me to be men and women. Late one afternoon, in the shadows of the empty halls, one of the boys, to my utter amazement, asked me to go to the next social with him. I loathed sociables. I gasped and said "yes," because, like Aunt Jemima, I didn't know what else to say. I spent the intervening days trying to forget the coming horror. In my mind I settled one thing. If I lived through this experience, I'd have my wits about me and never, never, never say "yes" again. The evening passed and, in my judgment, was an evening of superlative stupidity. When the boy, in the innocence of his heart, proposed enthusiastically that we go to the next sociable together, I was ready and replied sweetly that I didn't care to. Notwithstanding my inauspicious beginning in this uncatalogued department of college curriculum, I added to my college course and to my course in music a very comprehensive course in this department, with considerable very satisfactory post graduate work. I look back upon all three lines as being of great value to my professional career. I was very patriotic. One day I saw a squad of college boys going down to vote. The leader was one of my chums. He was just twenty-one and going to cast his first vote for president. They shouted and swung their hats with enthusiasm. It thrilled me as I witched them. I was a better student than he, could beat him in an argument and loved my country, but when I would be twenty-one I would not be allowed to vote. The thought gave me actual physical pain and it rankled until we won the vote here in Washington. The year after graduation I taught my first school—a little country school three miles from town. Things moved placidly and I could have had the school the next term if I had wanted it, but when I think of that term of work I am always tender hearted towards the poor teacher. I boarded at home during that term and mother took me to and from school in the carriage. On these drives we began definitely my study of bird songs. I had a chance for extraordinary work in nature study, due to my wonderful progressive mother. She had a genius for enjoying outdoor life. She made our home of five acres one of the first bird sanctuaries in the United States. Families of every bird of the prairie nested at Pinewood and we fed and protected them. In addition to the choice stock from the nursery we collected for these five acres every plant, shrub and tree possessing landscape value that we dis covered in our drives. There was always a spade under the buggy seat for emergencies. Then we also had a pond stocked with fish. We could pick up the young ones in our hands if we fed them. If you think there is nothing to see in such a place, watch a parent cat-fish taking care of its young in an overstocked pond! One of our family pleasures in the hot summer days was to drive to the river and have a sunrise breakfast, after which mother and father would fish, my sister would sketch and I would moon about under the trees, botanizing and writing. I had not once given up the plan to be a writer. When we moved to the new town I began teaching in the schools, but I always expected to quit teaching when I had made my success. I read, read, read and wrote. I should have turned it about. The summer I studied Darwin and Emerson was a landmark in my life. When I closed Darwin's "Origin of Species" I felt as though I had just been granted a glimpse into the workshop of God, while Emerson was a spiritual revelation to me. I taught with enthusiasm; poured all that I could of my outside studies. "Costly thy habits as thy purse can buy, But not express'd in fancy; rich, or gaudy; For the apparel oft' proclaims the man." Shakespears advice is thoroly followed in these new ESJSSFT* Trimmed Spring Hats The simplicity of outline which dominates in the spring models, was seized upon as an opportunity to give individuality and distinction to them by means of rich materials. Trimmings are few, but suggestive of the Far East in color effects; bringing into prominence the hat fabrics as the back ground, and most prominent part of the hat. Silk floss embroidery, flowers, richly toned ribbons and a few metal effects constitute the trimmings; hats being covered with silk, satin, silk crepe, Milan and Milan hemp, priced $4.50 to $12. * J. B. WAHL T ULIPS ARE IN. Freesias also. First as usnal at Bellingham Floral Exchange *02 W. Holly Phone 288 Qtrick Delivery RELIABLE TRANSFER CO. Phone 340 Bellingham - - - Washington music, drawing, literature, into my school work, but that was not my life work. I grew restless. I wanted to see the world. 1 wanted to go West, where they paid better salaries and life was worth while. The family could not understand how I could want to live in a dreary boarding house among strangers and teach in preference to living at home and teaching. And I couldn't tell why, either. I only knew that I did. It was the urge of individuality. It is like outgrowing one's clothes. We went to California for a winter, but that did not satisfy me. I wanted to work in the West. On our way home we spent a month in Washington, and stopped at Che-halis. Prof. Forrest was city superintendent of the Chehalis schools and he and his wife had been my schoolmates in college days. I accepted a position in this school and the family went home without me. The West suited me. I felt myself expanding mentally. Besides teaching, I accomplished my first little success in writing. But at the end of two years I yielded to the pleadings of my people and went back to a position in the old school in my home town. This little bit of success in writing taught me how long it was likely to be before I could make a living in that work. You see, my expectation had somewhat subsided since the days of the George Eliot dream. Then the teaching in the West had appealed to my ambition more than teaching in the East. I did not deliberately give up my dreams, but I temporized. I resolved that I Avould push for professional promotion until I had reached a definite salary, on which I thought one person could live, then I would be satisfied, •and take time to write again. It is very amusing how many people have made that same bargain with themselves. Advancement in work is easy enough in the East, but not in salary. From the first I fretted and grieved for the life on this Coast. I'm afraid I was not very gracious to the lonely home folk about again living in the prosaic East. Panicky financial condition at last pushed me into the freedom I fretted for. I came here seventeen years ago and most of the time have been "teaching algebra on the Pacific Coast," according to the despised, prophecy. When I reached the salary at which I had promised myself to go hack to my first love, and take up my dream again, I found myself captain of the-family ship and the limit was not enough. So at last I became in my own. dreams what I had long been to the-world, just a "school ma-am." And really, it isn't so bad, after alL IDA AGNES BAKER. Generally speaking, Merle Austine is— Is what? Generally speaking. DRESSES Party and Street at Special prices.PPPPP </mods>
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Title: Weekly Messenger - 1920 January 16
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1920_0116 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 January 16 - Page 1 ---------- The Weekly Messenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XIX BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1920 NO. 13 Normal Triumphs Over Crimson Redoubtable Whatcom Five Goes Do
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Show more1920_0116 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 January 16 - Page 1 ---------- The Weekly Messenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XIX BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1920 NO. 13 Normal Triumphs Over Crimson Redoubtable Whatcom Five Goes Down to Defeat Before Onslaught of Carver's Fast Blue and White Machine. Large Crowd Cheers Team to Victory" Playing before the largest aggregation of basketball fans ever assembled in the Normal gym, the Normal quintet defeated the Whatcom five by the close score of 14 to 15 last Friday evening. The game was close from the beginning to the end, Whatcom failing to get more than a five-point lead during the entire game. The Normal gym was filled to overflowing, over a hundred people were turned away disappointed. The balcony was lined up solidly and the sidelines were crowded with enthusiastic fans. Ira Loree and Archie Erickson lead the Normalites in'their famous yells and songs while the Crimson followers were unable to get in much team-work because of this fact. We will not attempt to foretell the outcome of the game, but will say that, after seeing our men playing against the Whatcom men, our outlook is very bright. The Normal team will play the Vancouver, B. C, ex-Normal team in the Normal gym tomorrow night. No reports have reached us concerning the Vancouver squad, but we know that our own record is still unmarred by defeat. PHILO GIRLS WIN CLUB GAME The preliminary game, between the Philo and Rural Life girls, was a fast exhibition of girls' basketball. At no time were the Rural Life forwards dangerous, due to the fast guarding of Hilda Woodburn and Regina, Frank. Only one field basket was secured by the Rural Life forwards, the other three points being made on free throws. The final score was 33 to 5 in favor of the Philomatheans. piloted by a very able young man as sisted, at times, by a promising hula dancer. A preliminary game was staged by the Rural Life and Philomathean girls' teams, the Philo girls taking the honors by a score of 33 to 5. SCORE 7 TO 4 END OF FIRST HALF Both teams entered the game at top speed, Whatcom showing a little more dash than the Normalites, and the game was featured by close guarding and terrific playing. Both teams secured two field goals, but Whatcom advanced her score by caging three free throws out of six chances. Cole, Crimson guard, secured both of the field baskets for Whatcom, while Jenkins and Yorkston shared the honors on the Normal team. WHATCOM GAINS LEAD At the beginning of the second half, C'rum, of Whatcom, tossed another field goal, increasing Whatcom's lead to five points. This is the widest margin between the teams at any stage of the game, the Normal rally starting immediately afterwards. Sangster was replaced by Black, at center, who immediately increased the IT"!'1"0 V Normal score by tossing in two field baskets, one right after the other. Not to be out-done, Jenkins tossed in three baskets during the remainder of the half, which, with one free throw, gave the Normal squad the game. The score was 13 to 15 up to the last 45 seconds of play when Black made two personal fouls which gave the Whatcom team a chance to tie the score, but they succeeded in caging only one of the throws and the Normal team still lead by one point at the end of playing time. A return game is to be played, at Whatcom, on January 23. As yet Whatcom has not recovered from the shock of defeat and are boasting what they will do in the return game. They point out that their gym is much larger than ours and that their players were defeated because of lack of playing room. This is true of the Normal squad also, because they were hampered by the large crowd overflowing from the side-lines. Yorkston and Jenkins were BOYS' GAME Normal — Whatcom — Jenkins f. Cook Thomas Sangster c. Crum Bartruff —_ g. Cole Davis g. Robbins Substitutes — Normal, Black for Sangster; McPherson for Yorkston; Whatcom, Dawson for Robbins, out for personals. Referee — Fisher, Lynden. A third game will not be played, Coach Bohler, of Whatcom, having a full schedule for the season. GIRLS' GAME Philos — Rural Life —- Xitco f. —— Wilsted Agee '— f. Foye •Weir c Baker Wilson s.c. Winchester Woodburn g. Eachrett Frank g. Robin Referee — Moffatt, Normal. A WE NEED ANEW GYMNASIUM PRESENT GYM PROVES INADEQUATE TO HOLD IMMENSE CROWD AT GAME APPROPRIATION EXPECTED The Whatcom-Normal game last Friday night pointed out as never before the crying need of the Bellingham Normal for a new and much larger gymnasium. The present gymnasium, characterized by the local papers as "the little pen on the hill," was filled to overflowing and indeed it was well nigh impossible for many to secure admission. Says the American-Reveille: " If Governor Hart had attempted to attend the Whatcom-Normal basketball game played in the little pen on the hill last Friday night he probably would have been moved to call a special session of the state legislature for the purpose of appropriating enough money to build an adequate gymnasium for the big state school. The appropriation will be made likely at the next regular session of the legislature, a state senator said last night." And again: "Dr. G. W. Nash, president of the Normal, has insisted for a long time that the Normal has outgrown the present gymnasium and no one who attended last Friday's basketball game is willing to disagree with him. The casualty list resulting from the congestion of humanity was heavy and few escaped without at least having their toes trampled on." Dr. Nash expressed a wish that he could transform the old Edens Hall into a gymnasium, but also stated that he hoped the legislature would appropriate a sum sufficient to erect one more suited to our needs. P.-I. BOOSTS NORMAL On Wednesday, January 7th, the Post- Intelligencer issued a Pacific Northwest Industrial edition of 170 pages, in which one section is given over to Whatcom and Skagit Counties. In this section a comprehensive write-up of the Bellingham State Normal School appeared, indicating that the institution ranks with the best and that it has a fine equipment and able faculty. GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS The Evening Chorus is preparing an oratorio, " The Prodigal Son," which they expect to present the latter part of January. WE NEED A NEW GYMNASIUM DES MOINES (MEN-BELLINGHAM NORMAL REPRESENTED AMONG SCHOOLS OF LAND BY SIX DELEGATES EIGHT THOUSAND ATTEND Bellingham's v six delegates returned last Thursday from Des Moines, Iowa, where they attended the Student Volunteer Convention. The delegation consisted of five students, Misses Edith Kessler, Esther Nelson, Agnes Klipen-ger, Vivian Croxford; Clyde Bancroft, and one faculty member, Miss May Mead. The convention was in session from December 31 to. January 5. Eight thousand delegates representing forty nationalities from all parts of the world were gathered here to discuss the main theme of " Christianity in Other Lands." The house was divided into sections, each state of the Union, and each country occupying a section. A feature of the convention was the yells given by the various states. The platform was occupied by 400 speakers of all nationalities. Some of the distinguished men who spoke were Dr. John R. Mott, Dr. Sherwood Eddy and Dr. S. L. Taylor. In the mornings the eight thousand delegates met in the main building and the afternoons were given over to sectional meetings. One feature of the convention was the receptions given among the various states. Washington delegates attended a reception given them by Nebraska. Bellingham's delegates agree that it was a wonderful convention and are unanimous in expressions of appreciation of the great opportunity and privilege afforded them individually in attendance at this world's conference of Christian workers. FACULTY NOTES Dr. Miller has recently been appraised of additional adoptions of his text book, " Education for the Needs of Life," thus bringing the total number of adoptions to sixteen, mostly normal schools. His text book " The American Reader," has been adopted by the state of Texas. Dr. Herre, Miss Boring and Miss Woodard wil lattend the Washington state conference for social welfare in Seattle this week. Miss Sumner, formerly of our faculty, was a Normal visitor last weke. Mrs. Gilfilen leaves Saturday for Chicago to enter the Conservatory of Music. Miss Sperry gave a paper at the Aftermath Club on " The Literature of Finland." ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 January 16 - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1920 THE WEEKLY cTWESSENGER^ Published by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham. Entered in the Postof f ice at Bellingrham, Washington, as second-class matter. Union Printing, Binding Stationery Company, Printers "Subscription rates by mail, $1.00 per year in advance. Single copies, 5 cents. Advertising rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager of the Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Washington. MESSENGER STAFF Editor-in-Chief Herbert Hansen Business Manager STAFF OFFICERS . Kenneth Selby Exchange Editor "Victoria Huston Organizations '. C. G. Roe Auditorium Notes....Mrs. May Lovegren House Notes Noraine Schuett Faculty Notes Estella Burnside Correspondence Inga Bentson Athletics, Jokes Arthur Bowsher Literary George K. Stephens Training School News Carrie Whittier Society Linda Koch •General School News Edna Dalziel ON BEING THE EDITOR If you are living under the delusion that being the editor of this paper is a snap job, just pause for a moment in your reading and consider the picture appearing at the head of this column. Note the hands — the dainty fingers, placed upon the editorial brow as thought provokers. Note the mouth, the compressed lips, the tired eyes .and two deep furrows plowed across the spacious forehead. And last, but not least, note the blank sheets of paper on the table before him. Where, Oh where are the noble thoughts that shall fill them? Well might he say like the poets of old: Come ye muses one and all, ' Ye fat, ye lean, ye short, ye tall. But the muses came to the poets, but alas they shun the editor. Then for a moment, if you can, apply your knowledge of psychology, and see in imagination the contents of the Messenger Box spread upon the table. All conceivable sizes, shapes and colors of paper are there. All conceivable tints of ink from violet to pink or green are present. But far worse than all this, the pure white paper is mutilated with every kind of penmanship from that developed by the original Adam to the Rice System. Then see the " copy " going to the printer and the editor giving instructions — but why dwell on this. It is far too sad for so cheerful an editorial as this one. But at last the work is finished and sent out for the approval of the public. Then listen to the comments and kindly thoughtful criticism of some, or the wild ravings and sad bemoanings of some one whose pet write-up has been eliminated. This,' indeed, is a pleasant picture to linger on, but. space will not permit. But usually there is some one who doesn't think that the paper is all wrong, and just between you and me, being the editor is not such a bad job after all. Let's see a good crowd out to the game tomorrow night, team will do its duty, but it needs your support. The Don't be afraid to " root." No one's own voice ever hurt them. "A woman recently appointed as director of a college dining room service receives $6,000 a year more than the professors are paid. One more bit of evidence that a feast of reason is the cheapest meal." January Sale of White Makes its debut, commencing Monday, January i9th, that which will offer unlimited opportunities to the frugal shoppers MONTAGUE McHUGH Incorporated — "Merchandise of Quality Only " EATON'S IGHLAND LINEN Sfe Co-op WE NOW HAVE READY FOR DELIVERY Rural Life Pins Aletheian Pins Muller Asplund Jewelers Next to First National Bank Get Your Candies and Ice Cream at HORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 Elk Street Athletic Goods Fishing Tackle for all Anglers Guns and Ammunition 119 E. Holly The Kodak Store ENGBERG DRUG COMPANY Corner Elk and Holly Sts. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 January 16 - Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1920 Organizations MAJOR GIRLS I Oh, jolly are the major girls, We have plenty of wealth; As the world goes 'round We are gaining in health. II One class in the gym And the other on second floor; Get there on time, You were late before. The Moffat-Williams apartments in the basement, was the scene of much hilarity the Thursday night before va-. cation. It was here that the Major girls gathered to compete in all kinds of contests, the planning of which showed the genius of the above mentioned two. As all of us had eaten track meet before going, pep and skill were not lacking. Each side did its best to get the most points and thus receive the beautiful Normal pennant offered as first prize. The consolation prizes, however, has not yet been awarded. I scream and cookies were in evidence at a reasonable hour and all took part in this, the last performance. Then the girls went home singing the praises of Moffat and Williams as jolly entertainers. MAJOR GIBXS' PLAY Time — Saturday evening. Place — Office of hostesses, first floor Central Building, Normal. Cast— Twelve students (girls), two hostesses, the Misses Moffat and Williams. Costumes — Same as for Phys. Ed. 4. Summary: ACT I — Belay. Scene I — Eleven, events. . Scene II — Winners: Florence Baker, captain; Regina Frank, Agnes Clippin-ger, Bernice Day and Laura Haynes. . Scene III — Award of Normal pennant to winners. ACT II Lunch and ease. ACT III Spontaneous play under Miss Moffat's supervision. All present prounounce the play a decided success. ALUMNI It may be of interest to the readers of the Messenger to know who have served as president of the • Alumni Association for the past six years. The names of these alumni presidents are as follows: Mrs. Vida Welbon Brooks, 'J4-'15; Mrs. Carrie Hildebrand Ober, '15-'16; Mr. R. H. Ewing, '16-'17; Miss Betsy Stenberg, '17-'18; Mrs. Jane Bellis Sprately, '18-'-9; Dr. J. Wesley Kaylor, '19-'20. Miss Namanee Sherwood '20, of Everett, has this long line of relatives or near relatives before her: Mr. Loraine 11. Sherwood '11, principal of high school, Salem, Illinois; Miss Lee Sherwood '15, Everett, Washington; Mrs. I. Ely. Austin (Glenara Sherwood), at home at Beach, Washington; Mr. C. E. Gibson '10, 1208 East Sixty-seventh Street, Seattle, principal of the Ravenna School; Mr. E. W. Gibson '11, principal at Lacy, Washington; Miss Clara A. Gibson '14, teaching in Everett, Washington; Miss Celia E. Gibson '16, teaching at Mukilteo, Washington; Mrs. M. Frank Odle (Inez B. Gibson) substitutes under her husband who is principal at Bellevue, Washington. WE NEED A NEW GYMNASIUM Broken lenses duplicated accurately and all r e p a i rs m a d e promptly. Woll, exclusive optometrist and optician, 205 W. Holly. The Bellingham National Bank Capital and Surplus #475,000.00 THESPIANS The Thespians met in room 308 Thursday, January 8. A fine program was rendered by the club. Mr. Stickney sang several good old Southern songs, .assisted by Mr'jj Davis. Miss Howell gave a splendid reading. The remainder of the period was occupied by the business meeting. More was accomplished during this meeting than any previous one. All old business was settled. Everything moved like clock work. After the business meeting the Thespians adjourned to the cafeteria parlors. Here the crowd was served with waffles and hot coffee. The meal will linger a long time in the mind of every Thespian. Three cheers were given for the cooks. C. G. ROE, Reporter. RURAL LIFE At the regular meeting of the Rural Life Club a most interesting program was presented, as follows: Reading, " Swedish Interpretation of Miles Stan-dish"; duet, Alice McKee and Gladys Frouty; debate, "Resolved: That It Is Easier for ,a Young Woman to Secure a Life Companion Than It Is for a Young Man"; affirmative, Mr. Farrel, Mr. Erickson, Mr. Pinckney; negative, Miss Earrett, Miss Smith, Miss Newby. The debate was won by the negative. OHIYESA The Ohiyesas held their regular meeting in the music room Thursday evening, January 8. After the president called the meeting to order the roll was called and the* minutes of last meeting were read and approved, followed by a discussion of old and new business. Then the following program was given: Vocal solo, Pearl Ingalls; Rigoletto (account), Agatha Foley and Ethel Brown; recitation, Marian Edgerly; piano solo, " The Swan," Mamie Bodan-off. " Oh! Robert, Robert! I thought you were a temperance worker ? " v" Sho' I am, parson. I've — hie — gone on a sthrike." " Jim's wife is never- at peace when he' is out of her sight." " Is it because she loves him so? " " No, it's because she knows him so." New Skirts We have just received a number of exceedingly smart separate skirts in quite unusual plaid wool and velour, in the newest sport silks, and in beautiful shades and modes. Full Line of School Supplies Carried at GRIGGS 212 E. HOLLY ALASKA BLDG. KEMPHAUS CBb CO Belling ham's Lowest Price Goat and Suit Store DRY GOODS, WOMAN'S FURNISHINGS PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS HIGHLAND CREAMERY CONFECTIONERY, ETC. H. A. LYLE, Prop. 629 High St. Let Clyde Banks finish your pictures at the Owl Pharmacy The Northwestern , National Bank Bellingham, Wash. WE SOLICIT THE NORMAL ACCOUNTS LEOPOLD HOTEL Dining Room and Banquet Halls OUR SPECIALTIES Luncheons Dinner Parties Banquets Large or small Service excellent Prices right Phone 3500 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 January 16 - Page 4 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1920 j PACIFIC STEAM j LAUNDRY ] He profits most who serves ] best Phones 126-127 -* First National Bank U. S. Depository Member Federal Reserve Total Resources Over Three Millions j We Cater to the ! Normal Students' I Trade j For Good Things in Gro- | ceries and Confections f GO TO THE I Normal Grocery j Phone 1041 I 431 Normal Drive !*«••#•.#«*•«#*••••••••«•«•**•««•«•**•**•**•"•**•»• Co. ALUMINUM UTENSILS We carry the " UNIVERSAL" line — the firm who make Universal food choppers and bread raisers, etc. They are the- best made. See Us for Cooking Utensils Jenkins-Boys Co. '^^t"»"m"ffff'*"f'*"f*"i"*-*"»—••—•*••—*—••»••»• Gage- Dodson Home of the Hart Schaff ner Marx MEN'S CLOTHING JAMESON HALL Monday after vacation found us all in our places, excepting our house mother, Namanee Sherwood, who ' was detained on account of illness (too much candy). We were glad to welcome her back the following Saturday. Emma Zylstra, of Lynden, spent the week end at her home. Frankie Roe and Grace Thatcher were callers at Jameson Hall Saturday evening. Grace and Mae Robinson were invited to dinner Saturday evening by friends. — M. ROBINSON. THE STEPPES Several cases of sickness have occurred at the Steppes last week. Mr. Powell had a bad attack of rheumatism in his foot. He is now Well again. Mr. Harrison reported a severe cold. Mr. Bartruff had a severe attack of stomach trouble. Mr. Bartruff has been elected captain of the Normal basketball team. All the Steppeites attended the most exciting basketball game of the season Friday between the Whatcom High and Normal quintets. — C. G. ROE, Reporter. BEVER HOUSE NOTES All the girls attended their respective club meetings Thursday evening. Upon returning Victoria Huston was surprised to find that her housemates had learned of her birthday and had refreshments ready to be served. The refreshments consisted of ice cream and wafers. We all thoroughly enjoyed it in spite of the fact that the party was of short duration, as the clock was getting dangerously close to ten-thirty. — ELIN JOHNSON. JENKINS CLUB NOTES All members of the Jenkins Club spent their Christmas vacation at their homes. Ella Pallas has been ill during the past week, but we are glad to say that she is recovering. Florence Boucher spent the week end al her home. Inez Clark and Evelyn Miles entertained the girls with a real feed Sunday evening. — IMPIE I. SAAKI. EDENS HALL The week's calendar at Edens Hall: Sunday — "All is Calm .and All Is Bright." Monday — "We're Blue, Just Blue." Tuesday —" Oh, How We Hate to Get Up in the Morning." Wednesday — " Memories." Thursday — " Where Do We Go from Here." Friday — " Smiles." Saturday —"A Perfect Day." Our weekly party was held Saturday ' night in the dining room. Each floor presented stunts which were greatly enjoyed by all. Ice cream and cake was served in the parlor. Committee for the party, Agatha Foley, Julia Whitmore and Eva Maine. Lena Rucker, a former student, was a visitor at Edens Hall over the week end. She returned to Burlington Sunday morning. — ELLEN BERGSTROM. Lumber ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER. LATH AND SHINGLES. DOORS, WINDOWS, FRAMES. MOULDINGS AND FINISH. QUICK DELIVERY. BRING US YOUR LIST FOR ESTIMATE Retail Office, 1615 Elk Street Retail Yard, Phone 433—Sash Door Factory, Phone 1257 FOR EIGHT YEARS CAVE Has stood for Pure, Clean, Wholesome CANDY AND ICE CREAM HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Bakery Goods. We make a specialty of Fancy Cakes to Order. M. J. O'CONNORS Successor to Sweet Grocery Company 1021 ELK STREET A Full Line of School Supplies F. W. WOOLWORTH CO., 122 W. Holly St. "iiiiiiniiitiitiHiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiMtiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiimiiiitM^ mmwmnwummmmmmmimnmannmmimmmnmmmmmnmmnnmwnmwnm WOM ENS APPAREL OF QUALITY Unusual reductions in Winter Coats, Suits, Dresses and Accessories are featured in the Clearance Sales now in progressPPPPP
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1920_0723 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 July 23 - Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XIX BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1920 NO. 41 DR. PAYNE LECTURES EE EDUCATIONAL The first three lectures of a series to last until the
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Show more1920_0723 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 July 23 - Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XIX BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1920 NO. 41 DR. PAYNE LECTURES EE EDUCATIONAL The first three lectures of a series to last until the end of this week has been given in the Normal auditorium by Dr. Payne of the Government Educational Extension Department. A fair estimate of Dr. Payne's worth as a lecturer can .be drawn from these first three lectures. The- first of the series, given on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock was an illustrated lecture on Hawaii. There was shown the rapid development of the Hawaiians in civilization. In 1825 they were a savage people, and today they are honored, thriving and modern. Most of the natives speak English,' and their universities are attended by people from all over the world because of their excellency. There still exists in Hawaii a great class distinction. There are still the people of noble birth and the contrast in' their habitations with those of the natives is striking. In all, the Hawaiians are a friendly people and that means a great deal. The pictures shown were beautiful, and Dr. Payne had won his audience by clear, vivid explanation. The second lecture was on the Turk. " He is a good fellow," Dr. Payne said, "when he isn't killing somebody." The beautiful scenes that followed were colored by the blood of the Turkish victims. Their history is one of the sword, but the Turk, in business dealings is very trustworthy. The women of Turkey are married before they are sixteen years of age, and, from then on, they are the slaves of their husbands. There is much that is beautiful in the religion of Mohammed, but it is enforced by blood and brutality. Constantinople is the dirtiest city in the world. The Turk, himself, is clean but his streets are narrow dump alleys. Upon these dirty passages is found every nationality in the world. On Tuesday at 1 o'clock the third lecture was given. The subject was "America as a World Nation." It was not illustrated. " "We Americans," Dr. Payne said, (Continued on page 2.) dHllllllllllllUlllllllllltllllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIItlllllllHIIItlllllllllllllllMlllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllltIt = JIIIIII|IHIIIIIIIIIHinillllllHIIIIIIIIIIIHillllllllltllllllllllllllMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllU = II SCHOOL PHYSICIAN II Office hours 9:30 to 12:00 A. M. except Tuesday and Thursday; 12:45 to 3:00 P. M. Illness ex-curses signed at these periods. 'S The students at assembly Friday morning especially enjoyed the splendid readings by Mr. Parish. Most students like the poems by Noyes and " The Highwayman," representing Romanticism, is a favorite. The story is of a young French highwayman and a beautiful girl. Rather than have him fall into the hands of the British soldiers who have bound her and placed a musket in her hands, she sacrifices her own life. Filled with sorrow he takes his life. The' poem closes with a weird suggestion that to this day the Highwayman comes riding to meet the girl. The second reading, "John W. Jones," .Avas one of those simple but wonderful mixtures of humor and pathos that appeal so strongly to human nature, and represented Idealism. J. "W. Jones was the homeliest man in town but 'through his sincerity and many acts of kindness the people of the town forgot his homeliness and remembered only " Handsome is as handsome does." It was impossible to listen to the reader and not appreciate the Hbeauty and expression of these poems. . Mr. Parrish responded to the enthusiastic encoring of the audience with a bit of serious advice, . humorously given, to both the girls and the men. The seudents reluctantly stopped their second attempt to encore the reader, only when Dr. Nash rose to make the announcements. We hope Mr. Parish will find it convenient to read for us again T WITH PROF. PRAH . Bak^r Annual Excursion an Event in History of B.S.N.S. THE CHURCH MOUXTAIXT CLIMB Immediately upon our arrival at Glacier about eighty began the ascent of Church Mountain. The first stretch which might be likened unto Sahara desert was crossed with a great deal of vim. Just before negotiating the steeper ascent the mighty Brown struck the rock with his staff and we all quaffed freely of aqua. The climb from here to Bridal Veil Falls was quite uneventful except for the fact that Mr. Bond kept flitting from one end of the line to the other speaking words of cheer to faltering pil- (Continued on page 6.) The Wednesday's assembly was taken on a tour through Paris by Professor Pratt, who served in the sight-seeing corps of the Y. M. C. A. in that great French city before and after the armistice was sjgned. The scenes displayed were enriched by stories of personal experiences and a brief history of the buildings or places that were shown. Professor Pratt, in an introduction before showing and explaining the pictures, said: "The boys of our A. E. F. poured into Paris either for pleasure or to study the architecture. Indeed, (Continued on pagre 2.) , ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 July 23 - Page 2 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1920 DR. PAYNE LECTURES WERE EDUCATIONAL (Continued from page 1.) "have a superior feeling over all nations in the world. We must not forget, my friends, that many nations surpass us in many ways and we must learn to appreciate them all. Allow no person to prejudice you against any of your neighbors'. But, after looking at all of the countries of the world, I can come back and say that my greatest blessing is to be an American. The greatest job an Americans has today is to be a first class American. First of all he must be a gentleman. Then he must be intelligent, any other man can be ignorant but an American can not be. He must be filled with religion, to be an American he must be a Christian first, to think that he can get along without it is a mistake. If the greatest thing is not to be an American it is to be a teacher of Americans. My friends, I give, you my word of testimony, I am an old scholar, I have traveled over a million miles and lived with over forty different people and I would rather be an American citizen than the king of any other nation in the world. " Our land is the richest and the finest in the world, we have the most exquisite scenery in the world. Just take a journey through Yellowstone Park, through Yosemite Valley or the Grand Canyon, can they show you anything to compare with it any other place? For twenty-six million years, God Almighty has been getting this place ready for America. "America is not only a land of beauty and wonder, but of usefulness as well. We can raise more on our land than any other land in the world. Our mountains are nothing but store houses of treasures. We could supply all of Europe, as well as ourselves, with necessities and we did supply them during the World War. That is the bigness of the heart of America. God has given to you and to me one of the richest things in the world and perhaps of many other worlds, too. For thousands of years Europe has been filled with millions of wriggling, hungry humans while America was filled with all its richness. God held all this until by and by He would try the making of a new nation, a new world. " First the Spainiards came to our country for the sake of plunder and they failed. Then came the Puritans looking for a greater soul and with prayer dedicated their new found land to liberty and righteousness, and they stayed. For one hundred and fifty years they struggled with starvation, cold and death. They bled for seven for liberty from the mother country, for the liberty that you enjoy — your freedom. " That is only a little part of the making of America," Dr. Payne continued. " We do not all come from the Pilgrims, but we are, pei'haps, some of the jumble, some of the conglomeration that has gone through the melting pot. Just as the Pilgrims were made welcome, so has America continued through the years to welcome the oppressed of all the world. Some have been narrow, hating everybody, some of them a Judas among us, some come for better living, to be a man, some come for education, some for money, some for service to share in the making of better America. Like that they have come, my friends. They have put their blood, their brains, their hearts into America, making a vision that stretches around the world, making a heart, the bigness of which can not be estimated. It has made America as holy as the Holy Land ever was. Born under the leadership of a Mighty God, would you dare to be unworthy in a land like this? Would you dare to besmirge the character of America, to betray the trust for personal or political gain? Our country with its church ,its school, its sense of righteousness. That is only another way of saying that we have a universally divine genius for doing the things of life. " We have always had some American leaders with a great heart. George Washington with his love of freedom; Abraham Lincoln, if God gave Moses to Israel, He gave Abraham Lincoln to America; Theodore Roosevelt, with his calling men to the square deal. All men blunder but' these have a mighty soul. Another mighty soul, with many faults perhaps, but whose voice and vision shall ring through the ages, is our own President Wilson — God bless him. " There was never a time like this, we are living in an awful age, we need the greatness, the loyalty; let us never take second place. Oh, my friends, we are the making of the America of tomorrow. You teachers, you have a glorious thing to do. Put a mark of God on your brow, let America be God's nation! Fling out Old Glory to be the leader of humanity, the servant of all, and God bless you as you go." Dr. Payne is like a rainbow, coloring his lectures, a covenant between God and man. We could not stay away from the remainder of his lectures even if we wanted to. THROUGH PARIS WITH PROF. PRATT (Continued from page 1.) it was a study worth while. Paris is just dotted with various degrees and ages of architecture. Paris is one of the finest cities in the world; it is fascinating, soft, beautiful. There are more intelligent people gathered together at one time in Paris than any other place in the world. I want to make the purpose of these lectures a promotion of civic beauty. I use Paris as an example, where they make parks everyplace for human happiness, where they have more sculpture, more art, more beauty than any other city. The average Frenchman would rather talk art than politics, and he is mightily fond of politics." The rest was told with pictures and at the close each one felt the need of America stronger, more personally than ever. FOR THE STORY-TELLER All teachers of children's literature should examine the fine line of story books Mr. Baughman is now carrying. No teacher should leave this institution without adding to his own library some of the choice collections now on display in the book store. This is your opportunity to provide for future need and to enrich and enlarge your fund of stories. And perhaps you have not stopped to think that it is also the best opportunity you may have for a long while to make a collection of worth-while pictures for teaching literature and language to little children. Mr. Baughman will accommodate you and assist you in making your orders. Remember that the right teaching of literature is both an art and a science — you must have equipment. Stock up your studio and your laboratory. WOMENS APPAREL or QUALITY Clearance Silk Sport Skirts $12.45 Clearance Jersey Sport Jackets . $18.75 Clearance Silk Dresses $19.75 Clearance of Sweaters $ 5.75 Clearance of Fine Coats $45.00 HOME STORE 1312-14 BAY STREET A. Lawson BLOUSES, SILK AND LISLE HOSE ALL COLORS Corona Typewriters Place your order with us to be filled after you start teaching E. T. MATHES BOOK CO. 110 West Holly Street Calling Cards, Invitations, Announcements and all kinds of society engraving produced in up-to-the-minute style in our engraving plant. Have your engraving Made in Bellingham." Union Printing, Binding St'y Co. FOR EIGHT YEARS CAVE Has stood for Pure, Clean, Wholesome CANDY AND ICE CREAM ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 July 23 - Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1920 3 GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS • '""iiiiimi i ii 11 nn ii ii ii mil mnilHI | ilS Dr. D. C. Lease, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, will address the student body Friday, July 23. A girl can easily work for her board, or at least partly, while at school. There are places at the dormitory or in the school cafeteria. I have myself worked in the W. H. S. cafeteria and I liked it more than any other work I ever had. While I was in the cafeteria I received better grades in my work, because I had to do most of it at home. The gymnasium class at 2 o'clock is a circus in itself. After watching Mr. Carver gracefully perform on the trapeze with all the ease of a monkey, we manfully scramble up to the dizzy perch, then closing our eyes and taking a deep breath we launch off into space. What a sensation! Somehow we always manage to come down very quickly, and not often gently. But we have hopes, and if we can avoid getting broken necks we will be human monkeys in a few years. •— C. L. GRAHAM Miss Edith Froom, a Normal graduate who is at present connected with the Bellingham city schools, was among the excursionists that attempted Church Mountain last Saturday. Miss Stella Lowry, who graduated from B. S. NY S. in May, with her sister, hiked from Chehalis to the top of Mt. Rainier, a distance of about 250 miles. About one hundred and fifty students enjoyed the excursion to Glacier Saturday. It was an ideal day for hiking and climbing and everyone reported a lovely time. Dr. Chas. A. Payne, lecturer for the National University Extension Bureau, gave an interesting and instructive lec-lure on "The Land of the Turk" at Monday's assembly. A feature of the last half of the summer term will be weekly play evenings held at the school under the direction of Mr. Carver and Miss Long. Say! Don't you know there are three fine tennis courts out there on the training school side, or have you just forgotten it? Those courts ought to be so j gt;opular that three sets of doubles could be in " full swing" all the time, except, by the way, assembly periods. There's nothing like tennis to set the blood tingling, the muscles working, yes, and the hair flying. So, put on your tennis shoes, arm yourselves with tennis racquets and let's hie ourselves to the tennis court. My first serve! Ready! Miss Carolyn Howell and Miss Myrtle Every minute your eyes are open they are working. Are they working under a strain or without? An examination by Wo!! will tell. 205 West Holly Street. Plass hiked Saturday to Sylvan Gove on Lake Whatcom. The Mt. Baker excursion trip was a very delightful one and every one reports having had a splendid time. We are living in hopes of another such trip. Out of a few over one hundred who started on the Church mountain trail, there were about twenty-five who reached the top. Those of us who reached the top felt well paid when we found snow for which we were looking, and do not regret taking the trip, although we felt the effects of the climbing the next day. Some of us thought ice cream never did taste so good as it did when we arrived at the train, and on our way home the whole crowd of us enjoyed ourselves very much. There was some singing and a few little games played and some of the boys helped to entertain the crowd by trying to .sell newspapers, ice cream, popcorn, candy, etc., and playing the conductor, calling off the stations and telling where to change cars. We cordially invite everyone to share the enjoyment and entertainment of the next trip. Everyone who attended assembly last Friday morning was delighted to hear Mr. Parrish's readings. Faculty Notes Miss Druse, Mrs. Johnson, Miss Beach and Miss Pickard spent the week end in Seattle. Mr. Philippi left for New York to attend a conference of Social Hygiene at the Technical College, under the auspices of the Interdepartmental Social Hygiene Board, of Washington, D. C. Miss Woodard, Dr. Miller, Mr. Bond, Miss Longley, Miss Mann, Miss McDonald, Miss Bell and Mr. Kibbe were the faculty members who ventured on the Mt. Baker trip Saturday. WHATCOxM FALLS When we read of such people as Lieutenant Waverly who deliberately murdered his young wife, or of Clarence Johnson, who slew his benefactress, we almost hesitate to think of the punishment that should be meted out to them. We wonder, too, if a suitable .punish- One evening this summer, my .room was hot, I had several hours of reading and studying to do, and I was feeling discouraged — almost wishing I hadn't come to Normal during the regular vacation time. However, as all this unpleasantness was upon me, one of the girls came in and suggested going out to Whatcom Falls to study. We went. A feeling of rest came over me as we were riding along on the Lake car; a cool breeze coming in through the open windows made me feel much better. As we entered the little park everything suggested quietness and rest. We walked clown to the water's edge where we could see the falls, and sat down on a huge boulder. The noise of the rushing water wasn't noise to us—it suggested some hidden power — it made you feel as well as see. nature, it made you know there was much good in this world, it made you wish all kinds f good things for all your friends, and it carried your thoughts to home and mother. SEE WAHL'S WINDOWS For the Unusual SALE SPECIALS As Announced Yesterday in the Bellingham Herald Afparel of Quality and Courteous Service Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mills ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER. LATH AND SHINGLES. DOORS, WINDOWS, FRAMES. MOULDINGS AND FINISH. QUICK DELIVERY. BRING US YOUR LIST FOR ESTIMATE Retail Office, 1615 Elk Street Retail Yard, Phone 433—Sash Door Factory, Phone 1257 KEMPHAUS C GO. Bellingham's Loivest Price Goat and Suit Store DRY GOODS, WOMAN'S FURNISHINGS PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS STATIONERY We havj3 the latest styles and colors in all prices G R I G G S 212 E. HOLLY ALASKA BLDG. ment could be found. It is impossible to imagine how anyone could stoop so far below even the lowest civilization. If they are to be punished surely it is not meant for us to decide the punishment. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 July 23 - Page 4 ---------- ^E~TOEKCY;;MESSEN(JER; FMDM, 3v0-23,i9i() THE WEEKLY c^ESSENGlRj Published by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham. Entered in the Postoff ice at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter. Union Printing, Binding Stationery Company, Printers Subscription rates by mail, $2.00 per year in advance Single copies, 5 cents. Advertising rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager of the Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Washington. MESSENGER STAFF Editor-in-Chief..: - --- J- Victoria Huston Business Manager - - Arthur E. Bowsher STAFF OFFICERS Auditorium Notes Beatrice Bell, Grace Peticlerc Faculty Notes and Training School .-- Viola Gosch Correspondence - Mildred Farington House Notes Blanche Cummings Organizations Marie Tinker j 0ke s : Marguerite Foye Athletics— Howard Griggs Exchange Zada Tinker General School News Helen Hogan "The bear went over the mountain, The bear went over the mountain, The bear went over the mountain, ^ To see what he could see. "When the bear got over the mountain, When the bear got over the mountain, When the bear got over the mountain, The other side was all he could see." The Normal went over the mountain, but many grand and glorious things it did see. Why do people so exert themselves? Do we strive and battle with such an undertaking for the sake of victory in rivalry? Do the people who ascend Church or Lookout Mountains have the sole purpose of reaching the top? If such were the case, I fear we would find no; well worn path up these steep inclines; nay, nor any other. By the sweat of our brow we toil to achieve a little higher pinnacle in order to have a better perspective, and each time when veiwing it we have a feeling of dissatisfaction and turn to climb to the next point. At last we reach the summit where we can see the great beyond. Our feeling of rapture is expressed by one word — " Oh! " After drinking of what is before us, we turn and reflect on what is behind. We pause a moment in the grandeur of the summit and then descend. The true cycle of life. SHOE CLEARANCE A sale of shoes of vital importance to every woman or child in Bellingham or the immediate vicinity, involving superior grades of Oxfords, Pumps and High Shoes. Radical price concessions on every pair. Failure t ovisit this department during this clearance will be overlooking the most important footwear bargain event of the season. MONTAGUE McHUGH Incorporated WHERE QUALITY MEETS' THE SECOND MILE " If a man require of thee one mile, go with him twain." Harry Emerson Fosdick gives us the most beautiful side of this thought. There is no compulsion in pleasurable service. We feel it our duty to do a thing, but. going only so far as we are obliged. We thus miss the pleasure unless we add our measure of unasked service — the second mile. If we stop at the end of the first mile then duty is pur master and not our servant. WALK AWAY THE BLUES Did you ever take a walk to drive away the blues ? Try it the next time you feel an attack coming on. Get out into the woods. Listen, observe, examine and imagine when next you think of your trouble, lo! it has dwindled to a mole hill and the blues are gone. WORK AND PLAY dents who play and have no time for work; there are other students who know the meaning of " all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," or "All play and no work gives Jane a low grade." . There must of course be a great deal of conscientious study, if students are later to teacli facts to little children and understand child nature. But a great deal more than this is expected of the teacher. First of all, she must share the children's fun. It is her business to see that the schoolroom,.is not a place where they will dread t o ' come, but rather a place where joy and sunshine go hand in hand with work. The student who finds time for much real pleasure along with her work, will find time as a teacher for pleasure with the children. of the darkness which has preceded it. In the night we sleep but with the first ray of dawn life begins its real activity. Heed not commands from out of the darkness; wait until the light shows the speaker's face. THAT DAY WHEN "Eat, drink and be merry." Excellent advice. Have as good a time as the law allows. Play hard and be happy, but remember, the day of reckoning is hovering in the distance. Some day as we frolic along our rollicking way, we'll overtake it. And then we'll pay! Pay! Pay! Oh, well, who cares? It's in the distance. We're too near-sighted from gazing at the pleasures about us to see the grim distance. We'll continue to play till that day when — And then we'll pay! • — B. C. There are students who work and Have no time for play; there are stu- LIGHT Light is that element which dispels darkness. Whether that darkness be atmospherical or mental, it is the same today, tomorrow arid forever. Light shines on, leaving never a trace MOUNTAIN CLIMBING Did yon ever start out.in the morning to climb Mt.' Baker with a feeling of conquering the world? The sun was just beginning to tinge the east with color, and it seemed there was enough freshness and coolness in the world to last a thousand years. You tied on your pack and fairly ran up the first little hill, so eager were you to be the first to the top. But soon you began to puff and pant like a Ford with no gas, and to wish that some of the coolness at the bottom of the mountain would please rise. Next thing you know there is a sore spot on your heel, or your whole foot and then some. But you keep on and finally get there to gaze around at the world below: Is it worth while ? Well I guess, for truly " Beyond the Alps lies Italy." • ~ BE CONTENTED The great secret of contentment is to get out of each moment all that satisfaction it holds. It is a great mistake for one to waste time in restlessly looking for what the next moment may bring. I have seen people traveling or walking who never enjoyed or hardly saw the things they had come to see, besause they were always planning what they were to do next. This is the same thing that occurs in our clas srooms, waiting until the bell rings, planning what tc do next and not noticing what tilings they are to accomplish. There are people whose minds are occupied all winter with the summer's plans and all summer with the winter's, plans. They never really live at all. Mothers and teachers should teach the children not only to be quiet and contented, but to seem so. They should be taught to give their whole attention to what they are doing, even if it were talking with a friend. — M. X. TENNIS In two weeks we are going to stage the tennis tournament for school championship honors. Is everybody ready? If you don't know how to play just join one of the tennis classes and in a couple weeks' time you may develop into an expert and win a letter. If you do know how to play, maybe you'd better get out and practice up a little. There will be contests in men's singles and doubles, ladies' singles and doubles and mixed doubles. Select your partners now and let's all sign up when the tournament call is sounded. You never can tell who'll win — so let's all try. — BABE •:• BROWN'S STUDIO, Sunset Building Gladys and Nina Roach paid Mrs. Bever a prolonged visit at the hospital Saturday. We are looking forward with great pleasure to the return of our house mother this week. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 July 23 - Page 5 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 23, i920 MYRTLE CLUB Macpherson, the well known Myrtle Club chef, prepared one of his excellent meals for the boys Monday evening. Fried bacon, potatoes, pickles, mince pie four inches thick and some of that coffee that is known only to the boys and their friends, made up the bill of fare. Pruner visited the Great Northern station again Sunday afternoon. We understand that Wiseman, our ball player, was in Sedro-Woolley over the week end, again. Some day we will find out why and let you know. Since Bartruff left our castle " Mac " has been a very good boy. As far as we know he hasn't gone to bed later than 1:30 A. M. for over a week. Keep it up, "Mac." Owing to a misunderstanding we forgot to mention our party that was held nearly two weeks ago. As this was such a " success" in every way fe feel it our duty to do so now. Friday, July 9th, we entertained a group of our friends. The evening was pleasantly spent in playing games and everyone left at an " early" hour, hoping we would entertain again soon. We wish to thank our housemother, Mrs. Lynch, for her help in turning failure into success. There may be better hostesses than she, but we are " from Missouri." GEROLD HOUSE Etta Valentine and Myrtle and Maude Sexton spent Sunday in Vancouver, B. C. Mable Lewis spent the week end at Custer, Washington, and Lois Pickard in Seattle. Sunday afternoon several of the girls went to Dr. Payne's lecture at Elizabeth Park, after which we enjoyed a walk through the park taking " snap shots." —VERA ROCENE HARRISON HOUSE Welcome! Miss Morgan, to our fam- Miss Steward, of Mount Vernon, spent the week end with Beryl White and Romayn Gilbert. Eunice Stevens' folks ^ visited her. Come again, Mr. Stevens., and bring some more eats. Jeanette Gilniore, of Ten Mile, spent the week end at home. Elizabeth and Ellen Wesen spent the week with Anna Taube. They also took part in climbing Mt. Baker. We all think that those who climbed Mt. Church should get one credit in Physical Ed. The three piker's of our house who could not go on the Glacier trip were Mrs. Crane, Miss Morgan and Beryl White. NICHOLS HALL Alice Satre, Gertrude Reese and Anna Keating enjoyed a picnic dinner at Fern-dale Sunday. Elva Neander spent the week end at her home in Seattle. Esther Gunderson and Myrtle Loe were, dinner guests of Alice Sater and Gertrude Reese, Wednesday evening. Laura Bangle and Esther Olson spent the week end at the former's home in Nooksack. Anna Keating and Gertrude Reese returned home Saturday evening after a most delightful trip to Glacier, tired but rhappy and full of interesting tales of "jtheir climb up Church Mountain. Vera Dunbar and Narcissa Collins spent the week end at Vera's home at Mount Vernon. Calista Washburn enjoyed a visit from her mother, Mrs. Washburn, and her aunt, Mrs. Lewis, this week end. Clara Sachtler spent the. week end with friends at Ferndale. Amy Jones left this week for her home in Cashmere, after spending some time with her sister, Ada. Elenore Mead was a member of a jolly party who enjoyed a trip to Friday Harbor, Sunday. What shall the password for Utah Alley be, girl, " honorificabilitudihity," " anthropomorphological" or " antidises-tablishmentarianism "? JENKINS HALL Tuesday, July 13th, Paulist Choir at the American. All " 13' of us went and decorated part of the front row of the gallery. No. " 13" is lucky so far as rushing " Peanut Gallery " is concerned. Mrs. Miller, of the Y. W. C. A., conducted the Bible Study out on the lawn this Wednesday. Saturday morning there were eight ambitious, active, happy girls arose bright and early and started on the Glacier trip. We all climbed Church Mountain with the exception of Bee Bumford and Lillie Becken. Poor girls! They got lost on the lonely mountain side and could not find the rest of the hikers. The best part of it was — they had most of the lunch. Saturday night about 9:00 o'clock there were eight tired, sunburned and dusty girls climbed the stairs and decided to retire early. We all voted that it was the best time ever, though. Laura Sterling, who went to her home in Seattle last Friday, is reported to be very ill. We hope to see her among us soon. Helen Matson is a full-fledged " Rural Lifer" now. She was initiated last Thursday night. Frances Gallacher, her roommate, did all she. could to initiate her properly. Helen Matson's parents motored to Bellingham Sunday, taking Helen home with them. She came back Monday A. M. and told us all about the "ham and eggs" she had for breakfast. Wasn't she cruel? Myrtle, Olga and Frances were at Whatcom Falls Sunday P. M. Lillie Becken was a guest at a chicken dinner at the home of friends in Bellingham on Sunday. Some of our girls who are going to take teacher's examinations have organized a review class which meets every evening. The girls gain lots of help in this way. Clara Jenson and Clara Willard were visitors at Jenkins Hall on Sunday evening. Helen was real happy last night. She received two letters yesterday morning so they probably could explain if they could talk. . FIVE-2-FIVE Life has been worth living here for the past week. Birthdays and boxes helped out. Edna Leatherwood passed another milestone last Wednesday and her sister, Amanda, came to help her celebrate, bringing a grip of good eats with her. Edna and Amanda with Ola Haysom, Mertle Major and Helen Edwards to help them went to the beach to test Amanda's cookery, and oh, how good it. was after a dip in the bay. The food was worth the justice rendered it. The following day, Audrey Mackey received a box containing wonders. Still another box came for Mertle Major Monday and proved that another sister can cook. We were glad these girls were so generous with their cakes. The week end was filled with welcome events. Merle Annis and Geneva Pra-ther had an auto ride to Sultan, their home. Gertrude Jackson visited friends and also visited Birch Bay for entertainment. Ola Haysom was carried off to Ever-son one evening. Georgia McKenzie visited one of her host of friends this time near Marietta. Eugenia Ellis had a friend, Bertha Sundeen, with her, who came up for the Baker trip. Bertha went with her sister to Nooksack Falls and keenly enjoyed her day. The Baker trip entirely overshadowed other things for two members of our house. Helen Edwards and Mertle Major with Frances Wingfield and another friend, landed at Glacier with a train full of other Normalites. They chose Baker. Trail as most promising, having scaled Church in past summers. If anyone wants a trip that has beauty and cool comfort every step of the way, take the Baker Trail through a western forest of moss-hung trees. Take it not too fast to enjoy it, but follow a stream if you wish, as they did. The trail leads on to the mountain peak itself, but this group called a halt at a beautiful falls and after a feast of berries hurried back down grade to a scrumptious picnic dinner waiting at Glacier. This Baker trip is our last item, but Avas not least in real experience. Ask Mertle or Helen. EDENS HALL Have you heard -of. the "Pancake Club"? They're good — those cakes•— and we had a very happy Sunday with such a satisfying starter. The finish was mighty good, too — birthday cake at Squalicum. Ruth Ogren was kind enough to furnish the birthday. Min Bergstrom and Margaret Lewis surprised the crowd by presenting the cake decorated with streamers to which gifts for each one were attached. Ruth McLeod enjoyed the week end at her home in Langley. Hazel Berger was a guest at the wedding of Miss Maude Elliott in Seattle on Friday evening. She returned Monday morning. Anna Myer and Bertha Haines entertained a few of the girls at Sunday evening supper. An impromptu " orchestra " delighted the group with several numbers. Miss Woodard, Ethel Claypoole, Willie Wood, Margaret Heimdahl, Ellen Ab-rams and Vyra Ullfers survived, we are happy to state, the Mt. Baker trip. NOTES FROM THE HOUSE OF SHANLY The Glacier trip has come and gone but according to Lois Van Houton and Irene Johnson, the effects of it are with us yet. Thunder and lightning! Sunday evening Irene Johnson was forced to wait patiently on the wrong side of Lake Whatcom for the storm to pass away, Daisy Blue and Dorothy Scheel spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Yule, of Bellingham. Cherries, big and black and luscious! Girls can too climb trees. Who says they can't? CEDARS For sale or exchange — One heel adorned with a healthy, flourishing blister about one inch long and half as wide. One pair of knees which creak badly if moved suddenly. One elbow which was used as a skee in the descent of Church Mountain and became slightly damaged therefrom. One well-done (sunburned) neck, fat, to trade for a thin one. Maybe a thin one wouldn't be so hard to keep in the shade! These are a few of the adjustments which we would like made since our trip to Glacier and points adjacent, last Saturday. v But sore heads ? No, not one! Is everybody happy? Of course. Was it worth while? A hundred times YES. And, please note, a Cedarite was the very first girl to the top of Church. So that our athletic development may not be limited to hiking, Emma is taking up tennis and swimming. One of her feature stunts is to stand with her back to the water and deliberately fall in. This is very hard on the other poor fishes who happen to be near, but it's great sport for Emma. Miss Effie Garritson, Edna and Nellie Morris' aunt from Kokomo, Indiana, has been visiting relatives out here. Saturday she enjoyed the hike with us. Dora Andrus, from Seattle, spent a few days with Bertha Gould. — HELEST LEMXEY BERNICE HALL There are two new fellows at Bernice Hall now, "Bill" Horst and "Hank" Patey. We were all sorry to see Mr. Gil-breath leave. The Waffle Club is progressing nicely. We have one or two initiation nights each week. The other evening Mr. Roe was in swimming down at the beach. It started to rain, so Roe, afraid of getting his bathing' suit wet, ran for the nearest shelter. Have you heard about the cave man adventures of Mr. Brown on Church Mountain? It's more exciting than the episode entitled, " Sultan Happy Brown, of Omarscow." We notice that Mr. Bowsher is now taking a course in campustry. Why is it that we so seldom see him alone now? Dan Johnston has been showing us some tricks that he learned from some " educators down in a pool hall." Thank you for your attention. That's all. —J. H. GRIGGS BEVER HOUSE Frances Erickson spent the week end at her home in Everett, returning to our humble roof Sunday evening. She says it was hard to break away, but Normal ties are strong, you know. Victoria has posed as a martyr to a splendid cause since Saturday night. Her blisters and stiff limbs testify to the fact that she reached the very top of Church Mountain. Elizabeth Delduca also made the top and without any serious injuries. Oza and Anita have not decided as yet who climbed the furtherest but each did her share not missing any of the wonderful scenery which one revels in while climbing Church Mountain. Jessie and Dorothy kept the home fires burning while we " younger " members of the happy family climbed and sweat and climbed some more with the school " excursioners." Glennie McBain visited over the week end with Erma Keeney at the home of the latter's grandmother in Ferndale. We have heard most thrilling reports of good eats, splendid fun, etc. Oza Myers, not being completely overcome by the activities of Saturday, visited at Birch Bay Sunday with Mabel Calhoun. Elizabeth Delduca visited Sunday at the home of Mrs. Genevieve Smith, of this city. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 July 23 - Page 6 ---------- 6 ! THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1920 MT. BAKER ANNUAL EXCURSION AN EVENT IN HISTORY O FB. S. N. (Continued from page i.) grims. The one thing that the writer marvels at is that human beings can consume so much water. On our arrival at the Falls some partook of sumptious repasts which adequately satisfied ravenous appetites. The odor of boiling coffee and roasting weinies is one not soon to be forgotten. Many, however did not lunch until after having reached the top. The view from the meadows was one which inspired awe and Avonder. Still more wonderful was the scenery from the topmost pinnacle of Church Mountain with Mt. Baker on one side, range upon range of mountains on the other, and snow underneath. The weary pilgrims who had toiled'so faithfully over the last grinding mile certainly felt that the reward was ample. Each climber was loathe to turn back as he cast one longing look over the vast expanse of God's handiwork. And so with a little song of peace in our hearts we plunged from the Meadows in the sweet scented evergreens to emerge, only too soon, into the sunlight of every day affairs again. LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN TBIP The 1920 Glacier excursion is now a thing of the1 past, but there are many pleasant memories for those of the group who went to Lookout Mountain. We had intended going to Roosevelt Glacier but when the trail divided every one took the wrong one. We had scarcely started when the party began to separate and those used to mountain hiking forged on ahead. When we reached the top everyone felt repaid for the three hour climb, for the view of Mt. Baker was magnificent. After a' short rest we went down .the hill to a small snow field. The whole party indulged in a snow battle to the accompaniment of clicking cameras. Mr. Kibbe has an excellent picture of the equator at close range. On the west slope of the mountain there was a small snow field and everybody indulged in a slide. Mr. Bancroft made a quick descent and collided with a log. At 2:45 we began the reutrn ti'ip, but before we had gone far Miss Onstine appropriated a pair of shoes belonging to Mr. Kibbe and they were a perfect fit. Those who made the trip were Misses Onstine, Gerber, Comer, Her re, Fitzgerald, Mr. Kibbe, Mr. Van Horn, Mr. Burley, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Bancroft and Mr. Burklund. On the whole, as Mr. Kibbe termed it, " We just had a ' kid' of a time." Organizations Y. W. C. A. A large number of girls were present at the Y. W. C. A. last Thursday to hear a delightful and inspiring message given by Mr. Thompson, a representative of the Inland Missionary Association. In his message he told us of the many hundreds of Chinese and Africans who have been converted and yet there were millions who were not yet converted. He also told what it means to be a missionary in a foreign field and what wonderful work and experience it is. His message was closed by urging the girls to enter this field if they felt the call, and we are certain that some did feel the call to this field after listening to such a wonderful lecture. Beach, we organized a club called the " LLL" or Loyal Lads and Lassies. Our officers are as follows: Margaret Penny cook, president; Frank Sather, vice-president, and Dorothy Snider, secretary and treasurer. The club plans to have picnics as long as the weather is good, and also to hold helpful meetings at each others homes every other Tuesday. Margaret Penny-cook will entertain the club at her home, 319 Magnolia Street, July 27th from 2 to 4 P. M. — DOROTHY SNIDER, Secretary-Treasurer. NORMAL GRADUATE WEDS The announcement of the wedding of Miss Annie Luella Airth and Mr. John H. Bren has come to the office of the president. Miss Airth is a graduate from the Normal in 1915. The wedding occurred July 16 at the Methodist church on Calle Avellaneda, Crnnaguey, Cuba. MISS MAUDE ELLIOTT WEDS PHILOMATHEANS The Philomathean Literary Society will enjoy a week end party August 6th, 7th and 8th at the.home of Mr. Kolstad on Lake Whatcom. RURAL LIFE Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock, the Rural Lifers held a business and social meeting in room 130. The business meeting was short and the social meeting long. The entertainment included a reading by Grace Petitclerc, a mock trial, in which no thinking was allowed and a reading by Mrs. Anderson. From there the scene was removed to the small gymnasium where the new members were made to " ride the goat." Every device from drowning to electrocuting was employed. If the victims lived through :'t, they emerged full-fledged Rural Lifers. Thirteen went in and thirteen came out, withstanding the persecution royally. To be a Rural Lifer is to be a live wire .alright. CLUB ORGANIZED on our 6A Class picnic On Friday evening, July 16, at 7:45 o'clock, Miss Maude Elliott and Mr. Ralph Kugelman were married in Seattle at the home of Mrs. Oliver. The bride is one of the 1920 June graduates from Bellingham Normal, and was of the Edens Hall group while here. Mr. and Mrs. Kugelman have gone to their summer home on Lake Washington. Later they will be at home in Aberdeen. BELLINGHAM AN IDEAL SPOT Have you ever stopped to think what a wonderful place Bellingham is. With such scenery as this place offers, is it any wonder that this ideal spot was chosen for our school? What could give you more of an inspiration to study than beautiful surroundings? Then, again, where could you find more pleasure to indulge in than swimming, rowing, camping, tennis and many other sports that are ours to indulge in? Bellingham is a place that we would all be proud to call our home, and as long as we are here it is our home. Therefore, we must all help to keep it beautiful. — MARGUERITE FOYE While last | Thursday, July 15th, 1920, at Chuckanut BROAVN'S STUDIO, Sunset Building A FINE LINE OF LADIES' WRIST WATCHES THAT WILL APEAL TO NORMAL SCHOOL GIRLS Muller Asplund Jewelers Next to First National Bank Gage- Dodson Co. Home of the Hart Schaffner Marx MEN'S CLOTHING ALUMINUM UTENSILS We carry the "UNIVERSAL" line — the firm who make Universal food choppers and bread raisers, etc. They are the best made. See Us for Cooking Utensils Jenkins-Boys Co. H. Oroodell—BOUCHEB—Edit la H. Tenor — Mezzo Soprano OLD ITALIAN METHOD OF BEL CANTO F R E N C H , ITALIAN, ENGLISH R E P E R T O I R E BELLINGHAM SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND ART 401-409 Ezcg-. Bldg-. Phone 1303 Let Clyde Banks finish your pictures at the Owl Pharmacy PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY He profits most who serves best Phones 126-127 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 July 23 - Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1920 MADAME ZARAD TO SING Madame Francesca Zarad will give a concert in the Normal auditoruim Friday, July 23. Mr. Philippi, our lecture course chairman, received the following communication from Dean C. R. Maxwell, of the University of Wyoming: "Madame Barad scored great success last night She is a wonderful artist. Expectations more than realized." A student who has heard. Madame Zarad accounts: " Of all the real good things. I heard while attending Marquette Normal College two years ago, nothing impressed me like Madame Zarad's rich, high soprano and her charming personality. YE FATE OF YE SCHOOL MA'AM It was on an evening lonely, When a school ma'am, sad and lonely Dropped her school books with a yearning sigh; Was there not within the jungles, Some quiet spot within the-jungles Where Nepenthe, that arch-wooer, might reside? Straightway hastened toward the sunset, Toward the crimson purpling sunset, Through the narrow, dark'ning fringe of forest pine. There awaited her Nepenthe, All forgotten, save Nepenthe, Trouble, sorrow and all else beside. Now she wanders through the pine trees, Singing soft, beneath the pine trees Dreaming, happy, thinking not of books and cares. While the people, sad and sorry, Say in whispers, shocked and sorry, She is foolish, poor dear creature, And beyond our worldly prayers. — MARY AGATHA NIGHT By CARRIE WHITTIER Softly the darkness falls on land and sea, The sun is slowly sinking out of sight, Clothing the world in darkness — and the lea — Is all bathed in marvelous light. Just now the bay was robed in beauty bright Reflecting myriad hues, But fast the golden rays have sunk from sight — Changed all to blues. The night comes swiftly now on purply wings, The soft blue hues so quiet change to black, Night gently reigns — and in a low voice sings Her lullaby — no sweet thing doth earth lack. THE CHARGE OF THE NATURE STUDENTS Half a day, half a day, half a day outward, Cross the school campus, strode the brave hundred, Armed with a rake and hoe, Grasping a pail or two. Into the glare of day, into the heat of noon Strode the brave hundred. Theirs not to make reply, Theirs but to plant or die, E'en though the whole class knew they would be roasted. But when the fall class arrives, And beans and corn are ripe, The fall class shall reap the work Of the brave hundred. And when in years to come The robins and wrens come home Back to our campus, There they shall find a house Paid for through sweat brows Of these great farmers, Brave, honored students. — MARY AGATIIA OUR MOTHER Is there anyone else in the world so dear As Mother? Can anyone comfort and cheer Like Mother? When the sky is dark and the world goes wrong- She brightens us up with a smile and song — Our Mother. Is there anyone so good to you, Patient, loving, thoughtful and true As Mother? She makes home cheerful, bright and gay, She smiles, helps and sings all through the day — Our Mother. O, how she helps and guides us through life, Shielding us from cares and strife — Our Mother. Where e'er we go to the very end We'll always find her a faithful friend — Our Mother. So let us give praises to our Father above For the tender care and infinite love Of Mother. I wonder if we really appreciate our mothers and their efforts to help us as much as we should. Are we not likely to become careless in our attentions to our mothers; and spend our time and money on those, who do not care for us as our mothers do? How much mothers enjoy letters and remembrances from children away from home. Even though you are no longer a child — you may be twenty, yes, even thirty or more'— mother still thinks of you as her girl or her boy. Your ambitions, success, achievements are all of vital interest to her, though perhaps you do not realize it. • How often we hear the expression, " I have been so busy I didn't write home this week." Did you stop to think how disappointed mother would be when the postman came day after day with no news from her absent boy or girl? Mothers appreciate other attentions as well as letters. We spend so much money on luxuries for ourselves and friends, yet we seem to forget mother likes candy and flowers, etc., as well as we do. I think it would be a splendid thing if we would deny ourselves some luxury, candy or shows for example, and send mother some little remembrance as well as a letter each week. We shall always find young friends but we will not always have our mothers with us and I'm sure we can never find another friend like "Mother." — JESSIE O. MOSELEY If words of thine have cheered one failing heart, Kindled anew one fading altar fire, Thy work is not a failure; clouds are touched That shall reach from the angel choir. BROWN'S STUDIO, Sunset Building MY NEIGHBOR'S CHICKENS Of all the things that make rural life accursed, My neighbor's chickens take the prize for being, the very worst. I sometimes plant a flower bed, and as soon as I'm away Those cunning hens march in to spend the day. Around our place is little seen, except holes and dirt, They eat the grass before it's green, and all my flowers hurt. My neighbor has a garden too; he keeps it looking fine, For he has trained his pirate crew to march over and eat mine. HIGHLAND CREAMERY CONFECTIONERY, ETC. H. A. LYLE, Prop. 629 High St. Good Food Excellent Service Reasonable Prices Cafe Richelieu Walter S. Armstrong 1311 Dock Street First National Bank U. S. Depository Member Federal Reserve Total Resources Over Three Millions THE PUGET SOUND LIGHTS POWER CO. Corner Elk and Holly Streets PIIOXE 648 RES. PHONE 1543 1310 COMMERCIAL STREET Freeman Transfer General Hauling Pianos and Furniture Moved, Packed and Stored Special Rates on Normal Baggage Fireproof Storage — We Feature Long Distance Hauling F. B. FREEMAN, PROP. THE PALLAS The Home of Better Candies, Pastries Ice Cream Students! Faculty! Loganita Lodge On Lummi Island The Place for Week End Outings CHICKEN DINNERS OUR SPECIALTY Reasonable Prices WRITE MRS. C. R. GRANGER LOGANITA LODGE BEACH, WASH. MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 Elk Street ATHLETIC GOODS Fishing Tackle, Guns and Ammunition KELLY-SPRINGFIELD TIRES The Northwestern iNational Bank Bellingham, Wash. WE SOLICIT THE NORMAL ACCOUNTS Ice Cream Sodas Malted Milk Royal Ice Cream NORMAL GROCERY Phone 1041 431 Normal Drive ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1920 July 23 - Page 8 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 23, 1920 Mr. Klemme: "They say, 'All minister's sons go to the bow wows.'" Harold Marshall (sitting in front row): " Oh, no they don't; look at me." IT DIDN'T WORK An Irishman was sitting in a station smoking when a woman came in and sitting down beside him remarked: " Sir, if you were a gentleman you would not smoke, here." " Mum," he said, " if you wuz a lady you'd sit farther away." Pretty soon the woman burst out again, " If you were my husband, I'd give you poison." " Well, mum," returned the Irishman as he puffed away at his pipe, "If you wuz me wife, I'd gladly take it." " Why did you take Elnora away from school, Aunt Mandy? " a lady asked her cook one day. Aunt Mandy sniffed scornfully. " Caus' de teacher ain't satisfact'ry to me. What do yu reckon she tell dat chile yestiddy? She low that IV spell four, when even an idjut 'ud know it spell ivy." Why does a duck go into the water? To liquidate her bill. Why does she come out? To make a run on the bank. Who was the straightest man in Bible days? David was, because the Pharaoh made a ruler out of him. When was the first tennis game played? When David served in Pharaoh's court. The library is to be closed during the warm weather, as the librarian is afraid the magazines will blow up. Mr. Kolstad: " Who was that who laughed out loud? " Junior: "I did, but I didn't mean it." • - Mr. Kolstad: "You didn't mean i t ?" Junior: "Yes, sir; I laughed up my sleeve, and I didn't know there was a hole at my elbow." LANGUAGE DEVICE "What is a synonym?" asked a teacher. " Please, ma'am," . said a lad, " it's a word you can use in place of another if you don't know how to spell it." Farmer: "I'll give you five dollars a day to help me dig potatoes. You can start now." Dusty Rhodes: "Guess you'd better do it alone, mister. You planted 'em, so you know where they are." Pinckney: "The dentist told me I had a large cavity that needed filling." Primer: "Certainly, and did he recommend a special course of study? " Brown: "I understand that Senator Green wanted you to act as his private secretary." Simmons: " He did, but I wouldn't accept the position because I should have to sign everything, ' Green, per Simmons.' " Perhaps the man who celebrated his 131st birthday recently in Louisville, Kentucky, can remember the time when the. butchers gave away liver. Mrs. O'Rourke (to charitable old Mr. O'Neil, who is giving away poultry to the needy): "Long life to yer honor; sure I'll never see a goose agin but I'll think of yez." A novel reason for discipline was that vouchsafed by a child whose school record was a grief to his parents. " Tommy," said his teacher, one day in despair, " why do you think I scold you so much ? " " 'Cause you get sort of fretful keeping school," was the evidently honest and quite unexpected reply. The stingiest man was scoring the hired man for his extravagance in wanting to carry a lantern in going to see his girl. " The idea ! " he scoffed, " When I was courtin' I never carried no lantern; I went in the dark." The hired man proceeded to fill the lantern. " Yes," he said sadly, " and look what you got." HYGIENIC POVERTY A young lady in this state went to the bank to get her monthly check cashed. The paying teller, as he counted the cash out deftly, said: " I'm sorry not to be able to give you clean new bills, miss. I hope you're not afraid of microbes." "Oh, no, I'm not afraid of them," said the young lady cheerfully. " No microbes could live on my salary." L. E.: "Give me a penny's worth of mixed candies." Clerk: " Here are two, you can mix them yourself." A Senior to a Junior: " I don't care if you step on my feet, but please don't linger on them." Jack: "Say," boy, you're dog bit me on the ankle." Tom: " Well, that is as high as he can reach. You wouldn't expect a little pup like him to bite you on the neck, would you ? " THE WHOLE SECRET Benny (having great difficulty in teaching his little sister to whistle): "Aw, jest make a hole in your face and push;" EMBARRASSING MOMENTS • One day, hearing a rap at the door and thinking it Avas my husband playing a joke on me, I said, " Come in." Another rap and I thought I'll see :if he can fool me, I'll just scare you a little. So, gently I tiptoed to the door, thrust out my head and cried, " Boo, you little imp. I know who you are." Picture my embarrassment on seeing the new pastor instead of my husband. President (at meeting): " Now I want you boys to be so quiet that you could hear a pin drop." . Small voice (at rear of room when everything was quiet) : "Let 'er 'drop ! " A girl who lived in Bellingham Had a pa who was crabbed and stern. He'd startle young, men By appearing at ten And saying, " I move we adjourn." Teacher: "Let us air try to keep together in singing." Bright pupil: "I am together." We believe Mr. Kibbe is trying to imitate Sir Walter Raleigh. Instead of laying his coat down for a young lady to step on to cross a mud hole he loaned her one of his shoes. We expect Clyde Bancroft to take two shirts on the next trip to the mountain, and we think it advisable, too, for him to take a sled as it will be much easier on shirts.. BROWN'S STUDIO, Sunset Building See Us for High Grade Candies at Popular Prices F. 1 V\00LW0RTH CO. 5c-10-15c Store Formality reigns today but in a spirit that is different. In medieval days pomp and formality made up a large part of social life. We cling to remnants of it today. That part of our population conscious of a desire to observe t he conventions and p r a c t i c e t he niceties will be found to express this finer feeling in their correspondence by the use of ^AXJ nwn [THS CORBOT WHITING PAPER} A Complete Assortment at the C O - O P . C. C. BAUGHMAN The Bellingham National Bank Capital and Surplus $475,000.00 : LEOPOLD HOTEL Dining Room and Banquet Halls OUR SPECIALTIES Luncheons Dinner Parties Banquets Large or small Service excellent Prices right Phone 3500 Get Your 119 E HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Bakery Goods. We make a specialty of Fancy Cakes to Order. M. J. O'CONNORS Successor to Sweet Grocery Company 1021 ELK STREETPPPPP
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Title: Weekly Messenger - 1918 October 12
Date: 1918-10-12
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1918_1012 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 October 12 - Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XVIII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1918 NO. 2 THE ST FUND STILL On October 1st the Student Loan Drive showed amounts contributed
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Show more1918_1012 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 October 12 - Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XVIII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1918 NO. 2 THE ST FUND STILL On October 1st the Student Loan Drive showed amounts contributed as follows: . - First .National Bank $250.00 Bellingham National Bank 250.00 Northwestern National Bank.... 250.00 Mrs. C. X. Larrabee 250.00 E. B. Deming 250.00 Cyrus Gates : 200.00 J. J. Donovan , 200.00 R. I. Morse '. 200.00 Dan Campbell 200.00 R. A. Welsh ..- 200.00 Washington Grocery Co 200.00 Fred J. Wood 200.00 Michael Earles 200.00 P. P. Lee Grocery Co 150.00 James Loggie 100.00 Northwest Hardware Co 100.00 Puget Sound Traction Co 100.00 A..H. Montgomery 100.00 J. L. Easton 100.00 D. Schuman 100.00 Montague McHugh 100.00 Burpee-Letson Co 50.00 .Henry Schupp .50.00 C. L.. Sweet 50.00 Chas. Erholm 50.00 J. B. Wahl 50.00 George Gage 50.00 Thiel Welter 50.00 B. B. Furniture Co 50.00 Pride Bros 50.00 Owl Pharmacy 25.00 Siemons' Mill 25.00 P. C. Brenner 15.00 Normal Faculty and Employees (Incomplete) 515.00 Normal Students 290.00 Normal Alumni —— 30.00 Total - ~.~ $5,000.00 Mr. Charles Allen, Seattle (Incomplete) - 5,000 Grand Total $10,000.00 Since the foregoing was issued, additional contributions to the fund have been arriving almost daily so that the total which Mr. Allen will match considerably exceeds $5,000. Many interesting letters have accompanied the pledges or remittances. Among the cheering words received are the following: Mrs. C. X. Larrabee: "Relative to the Student Loan Fund," I shall be very glad to be counted as one of your •contributors. I am happy to know there is such a fund, and feel personally grateful to the gentlemen who are giving so largely toward it." Mr. C.K. McMillan, Cashier, Northwestern National Bank: "We certainly wish to compliment you on the splendid success you have had in securing subscriptions to the Student (Continued on Page Two) GREETINGS DEAK STUDENT FETENDS : The winning of the great World War is our present obligation. But reconstruction days will follow and those educated in our normal schools must be especially. fitted to guide community thought in the trying times ahead. You will therefore enter into your work with thoughtful enthusiasm. Feel free to call upon any of the appointed agents of the school for counsel as you make decisions. Be alert and active in all patriotic and humanitarian movements. Give generously of your strength and of your goods as calls may come. But while giving yourself to the serious problems that confront you be sure to put joy into your work and get happiness out of it. The faculty desire this to be your best school year and we shall cooperate with you to that end. Sincerely yours, G-. W. NASH, President. SHOULD FILL NORMAL "On the character and ability of the teacher's, everything de(pends," says Dr. P. P. Claxton, Commissioner of Education, in urging boys and girls to enter normal schools and prepare for teaching this year. "Besides the thousands of mem who have been drafted or have volunteered for service in the army, other thousands of men and many thousands of women have quit the work of teaching for employment in industries, commerce, civil service, and clerical positions where they are paid better than for teaching. As the war continues and as the cost of living increases, and the demand for services of the kind teachers can render grows v (Continued on Page Two) MISS GEMMELL LEAVES S Miss Nina Gemmell, a former student of the Normal, who leaves soon as a missionary to the Inland China Mission, gave a very inspiring talk to the Y. W. C. A. girls, Thursday, Oct. 3. She took as her text the first part of the last verse of the 138th Psalm: "The Lord will protect that which con-cerneth me," and with that promise in her heart she is willing to go into Inland China and teach God's word to the heathen. The mission to which she is going is interdenominational and pays no salaries, the missionaries being . supported wholly by donations. She is undertaking a most noble work and her life will be an inspiration to many Y. W. C. A. girls. THE FUTURE JOYS OUR LECTURE OF E You have had a taste of the 1918-19 Lecture Course. Now let me tell you something about what is coming. That one little page in the "B" book gives you no idea of what this course means! Just a word about the "Past Joys" before we take up the "Future" ones. After hearing Dr. H. H. Powers lecture on "The Deeper Causes of the War," you will probably want more of his work. It is a pleasure to be able to tell you that your wishes may be gratified in his book, "The Things Men Fight For." The Future Joys—on the seventeenth of this month the editor of the-": "New England Journal of Education," Dr. Winship of Boston, will address - us. His subject has not yet been ian-/^ nounced. That it will be a pleasurev and a help to all Normal students goes ; without saying. ' i-^...ji Just think of the possibilities of a •course of lectures on Vocational Gruid;:.i; ance for the returned soldier! Th'at * is what Mrs. Anna Y. Reed of Seattle;^ is to give us from- October 28 to No- • vemiber 8. '"'"•"'"' Bess Gearhart Morrison can best be known through the words of the Lyceum Bureau, "She has known and re-.., members vividly the intimacies of want, longing, the spirit of childhood, love, disappointment, betrayal, misery, mortgages, pestilence, prison chains and toils, war, utter lonliness, tumultuous ovations, work undone, marked achievements, great occasions, hi£ 'i honors and praise by speech smU. print, medals, the happiness and gratitude of the multitude; and in all these things she has gained courage, sympathy and wisdom. * * * * An answer to doubt, fear and pessimism * * * she is-neither too good, nor bad; she is sanely human. * •* * Her readings bear three decisive ^ characteristics, fitness, charm and ex- £ altation." I';. " 'A bird in the bush is worth two p in the hand,' because in the bush it is £ far more useful and beautiful." On -j| January 24, Charles Gorst, the "Bird- ji man," comes to us with the following g special program: :] Musical Introduction (20 minutes.). % Whistling Solo: En Sourdine. % Whistling Novelties. • lt; Whistling Solo: The Robin's Re- | turn. . |! The Musical Genius of Birds (one ;; hour.) Imitation of about sixty common bird-songs, with full color paintings of ibirds accompanied' by discussion of following topics: Bird Music and gt;• (Continued on Page Two) Wd ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 October 12 - Page 2 ---------- THE^EKI,YMESSm(^^ FUNOSTILL : (Continued from Page One) v Loan Fund. We wish that all our donations could ibe given with the same spirit with which we give this." , Mr.: George E. Gage, Clothier: "I congratulate you upon your success in so splendidly attaining your object." Mr. E. B. Deming,* Pacific American Fisheries: "I am very glad indeed to see that you reached the goal." .Mr. Henry Schupp, Hotel Leopold: "I am gratified to see that you have been so successful in raising the amount needed to make this fund the success that is expected from it." :^Hon. J. J. Donovan, Vice-President Bioedel Donovan Lumber Mills, and former Normal School Trustee: "It is most gratifying to find that you were able to raise five thousand dollars in this town at this time, when so many drives are on. You should consider it a tribute to the Normal School from the people who have subscribed and an indication of the respect that we have for the young men and young : women who have to earn their own .way and for whom this fund is now established on a fairly adequate basis. Mr. Charles Allen of Seattle certainly knows how to make good use of the ..money he has. - -Mr. R. A. Welsh, Bellingham Cani n g Company: "Allow me to con- Igratulate you on the success of your v $10,000 .fund. May the students who iwill be benefited in the future by this effort of yours have all success in their prolonged studies." Hon. F. F. Handschy, Cashier, Bellingham National Bank, and former Normal School Trustee: "I am very pleased indeed at your, success in securing donations to the Student Loan Fund." SHOULD FILL NORMAL SCHOOLS SAYS DR. CLAXTON (Continued from Page One) larger, the numbers of teachers leaving the schools for other employment will become still greater and this tendency is likely to continue long after .the war is over unless the salaries of teachers should be increased far beyond -the present average. How are their places to be filled? By trained or by untrained teachers? "Unless the attendance at the normal schools and in departments of education in colleges and universities is much increased, most of these places, must be filled by men and wo- THE NORTHWESTERN :£ :NATIONAL S;;.;V;;:;;BANK; •; Bellingham, Wash. f We Solicit the -Normal Accounts mem without professional knowledge and with no special training for their work . I n this, case, the character of the schools will inevitably deteriorate and the time of the children and the money appropriated for education will be to a large extent wasted. It is, therefore, very important that. for next year and for many years to come there should be more students in these schools for the preparation of teachers than there have ever been. Thousands of iboys and girls who have finished their high school work might and should render their country a high type of patriotic, service by entering these schools next fall, winter, or spring to prepare themselves for the work of teaching in the elementary and secondary schools." *n i i " TO AVOID THE FLU TAKE A GOOD HIKE Get fresh air, good exercise, and a good appetite! Many people went on hikes during the week and thereby improved their health and "saw Bellingham." A party of twenty-one under the leadership of Miss Woodard, followed the trail from Whatcom Falls down stream. The scramble through the woods, and over rocks and water was immensely enjoyed. For speed in getting over rough places, Miss Cummins and Miss Earhart are the winners. Many "Dorm" girls were present, as well as others from nearby houses. Miss Os'borne and Miss Milne were among the lively ones of the crowd. By the time the party reached home, there- was many a sore foot and good appetite! L GIRLS ASSIST Miss Nora B. Cummins of the faculty had charge of the Normal School District on Red Cross tag day, last Saturday. She and her assistants collected $83.03 outside of the school, and $18.40 at school, making a total of $101.43. "B" BOOK OUT The "B" Book for 1918-19 has been placed, in the hands of the students and teachers. It is a beautifully printed little volume, containing a greeting from the President of the school, the Students Association,. and is packed, full of valuable information. .No student should be without this very necessary, little book. The calendar is made to cover the whole year, including the summer session. The Messenger si .glad to repeat the inspirational greeting which the President extends to the students in the "B" Book;":-'•-: To fittingly clebrate this event, this formidable mercantile establishment has promised a. timely treat that's worthy of Normal Students' attention. Every department is contributing in way of money saving bargains, therefore it is to your benefit to partake of the Anniversary offerings that are awaiting you. Montague McHxigJi THE FUTURE JOYS OF (Continued from Page One) Staff Paper, Original Method of Recording Bird-notes, Bird-songs and Human Music Compared, Descriptive Quality of Bird Music, Language of Birds. Mr. Philippi has promised to play one or more of Mr. Gorst's Victrola records for us some time before his appearance here. Princess Catherine Radziwill of Russia. The very name spells romance! But her life—she was born of a noble Russian family, her father one of the personal friends of the late Emperor Nicholas I. Because of the early death of her parents, she spent her childhood in Paris with her aunt, Mile. Balzac, wife of the famous novelist, Honore de Balzac. She has a fund of personal reminiscences of her contact with such, men as Victor Hugo and Renan. She is a blood cousin to the wife of the murdered Archduke Frances Ferdinand of Austria, whose assassination, it will be remembered, precipitated the great war upon Europe. She married Prince William Radziwill of Germany and for nearly twenty years was a member of the Imperial Court of Berlin, and one of her close personal friends was the Crown Prince Wilhelm, now the Kaiser. Some of her lectures throw an interesting sidelight upon the character of Germany's leader, as well as upon the court life of Berlin. Princess Radziwill will be here February 8. On March 4, Sergeant John F. Fla-hiff, an American member of the famous Canadian Princess "Pat" regiment, will tell us his experiences of seven months in the great.war. He was in the Ypres salient during the heavy fighting there and was at Ba-paume back of Vimy Ridge. He served in three most dangerous capacities,- bo.mber, machine gunner and stretcher bearer. He went "over the top" twice in big drives and dozens of times, in trench raids. He was made a sergeant fdr' conspicuous service in carrying the wounded. Shortly after this he was .taken ill with trench fev gt; er and sent home with an honorable discharge. As .soon as his • health will permit he will again enter the war. this time under the Stars and-!3tripes.. Do you enjoy. a. good hearty laugh? Then don't .miss Strickland W.GiUi-lan, March 18. If you would like some idea of his work and style, he writes for every issue of Farm Life, he has material in Good Housekeeping, Mun-sey, Woman's World, Rdycroft/ La-; dies' Home Journal, and recently vhe sold a (brief a r t i c l e t o ;Life\ at-^thirty-three and - one-third cents per^word. Following are his lecture subjects: : Sunshine and Awkwardness.'- . :. A Sample Case of Humorv As I Was Saying. : (Always given in this order.) There are several other.-numbers. which have not yet been definitely arranged. Mr. N. B. Coffman .will speak on "Fighting for Peace," Prof. M. V. O'Shea will speak to us.and one more splendid musical number is be^ ing secured to be givenv probably, some time in April. A master of- psychology, Mr: Hoover. Much more effective than "You'll starve if you ,dpn!t save," "There will be plenty for all if you are just a bit careful." OF THE BETTER SORT With a Smartness All Their Own Our exquisite new offering portrays a complete understand-, ing of the desires and fancies of fashipnaJble women./ They are lovely in texture, perfect in finish and ,piquantly stylish in' their freshness of model, Come and see them. DRYGOODS^ 1316 Bay ^Street 1 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 October 12 - Page 3 ---------- THE A S E R E ^ I E S S E N G^ GOOD STORIES IN THIS MONTH'S MAGAZINE In these busy days it's such a long • stretch between times when you can snatch a minute for a "real story," •that well—I felt sort of lost when I settled down with a number of magazines the other evening. Be honest now! Wouldn't you thoroughly enjoy a foolish but thrilling love story once more? There were a lot'of them I liked, but there's "The Willow Walk" in "Harper's"—of course it's a war story! They were marfie'd while he was home on a two-day furlough! And he leaves with a disquieting secret; Is he really going to be a coward some day? One couldn't just say whether the story ended. satisfactorily or not, but read it one of these days and see what you think! "Tea"—yes, that's the title of the whole, thing—-its a queer little story written up in the form of a play in this month's "Pearson's." It's the "funniest thing." Why don't you dramatic people practice up your fiest slang and then try it out? It's awful, girls, tout perhaps it would be interesting to you if you just won't discuss it much afterward around your most dignified friends. '"Tain o' the Scoots" is as Scotch and clean and lively and—everything —as it sounds. He's in the aviation, service, and the nice part about it is, the author lets you help him end the story. Did he get his Hun—why certainly. You just settle down with "Everybodys" and find out how he did it! . That's some of the good ones on our periodical shelves this month. Here's some more— "The She-Quitter" in "Scribner's"— (but; girls, "she" wasn't a quitter) and a splendid, story about a dog in "Harper's," "Ginger of the Ambiance"— also a 100 per cent love story in "Good Housekeeping" called "Car One Hundred." Closing up, suggestions are try— "Situation Wanted — Male" — "Everybodys ;" "Mushrooms"—'"Sciibner's;" "The Strayed House"—Mary Heaton-boise- in1 "Good Housekeeping;" "Good Luck"—"Good Housekeeping." A WAR POEM Mrs. Fannie Lawson MeAbee of Seattle has written a very beautiful bit of war poetry entitled, "The Mother's Sanctuary," which is presented to Messenger readers in this issue. Mrs. MeAbee has two sons in service, and is mother: of Miss Eva MeAbee who graduated from Bellingham. Normal .' School with the class^ of 1918. The Mother's Sanctuary Mrs. Fannie: Lawson MeAbee The boys have gone out from the Homestead, To take up life's burden and strife, The; boys,, who have slept on my bos-l ; • om, '•'••••_ The bahes, who drew life from my life. There's a hint of dignified stillness, Not known for many a year, For the boys have gone with their clatter, Their laughter, and whistle, and cheer. There's no sign of mud on the stair way, No sweaters, and track shoes, and ball, No wire, and traps for invention, No trombone to answer my call. No scuffle, and deoate, and banter, At morning, at noon or at tea; No "talking it over" with papa, No telling the trouble to me. No quick-running step from the car line, No whistle to say—"I am home;" No coming to kiss me, ere going To sleep, for the night, in their room. The rooms which I sweep in the morning, And set in order so neat, Are about as I put them at evening, Not travelled by boys' dirty feet. The room nearest mine where they slumbered, The "boys' room" it will ever be, Is-just as I cleaned it and left it, For "the Doys" aren't in it, you see. I've sometimes complained of disorder, Of recquet and dumb bells and balls, Of school books piled up in confusion, • In kitchen, or parlor, or halls. But 0—it is sweeter, far sweeter, Than the order and quiet today And I'd have it all over so gladly, To have my ibig boys home to stay. I miss them the most in the evening, When they came in as hungry as bears; I miss them, O yes how I" miss them, When we kneel 'round the tab.le for prayers. Sometimes, when the day's work is over, And I go to my room-thro' the hall; I pause at their doorway and listen, Almost thinking I hear the boys call. Perhaps they are in bed a-sleeping, I'll slip in and kiss them goodnight; And they'll draw me down to them and whisper, "Good night, dearest mother, good night." But no, the bed is unruffled, The little room quiet and lone; And I bow with dimmed eyes and heart brimming, And look unto God on His Throne. Unto Him who gave me my treasure, And who promised He ever would be, The keeper of all that I give Him, To keep for Him and for me, That when they are- weak He will strengthen, And when they are lonely He'll cheer; And in Life's battle with evil, Do right without shrinking or fear. That the world shall be blest by their living, For Ribtoons^ Laces, Em and Notions CALL ON 1320 BAY STREET Latest Styles Direct from New York STATIONER! PRINTING GO. P I? T P r ^v STATI°NERY And souls which are wounded and weak, May be stirred into newness of purpose, . By words which my boys shall speak. But somehow, I cannot explain it, But while I am praying for them, The boys seem to be right beside me, I feel their arms 'round me again. And we're all in the Saviour's keeping,. Held close by His sheltering care; It is like a visit refreshing, With the boys and Jesus in prayer. So now if I'm troubled or lonely, Or weary with work and its joys; I go to the boys' little bed room,, And visit with God and the boys. THE TULALIP BULLETIN The Messenger is pleased to receive as an exchange this week "The Tu-lalip Bulletin," published Iby the Tu-lalip Indian Agency, of which our friend, Mr. Buchanan, is superintendent. His daughter graduated from our school three years ago. The Bulletin features the picture of Eli George, a student at the Tulalip school, who died with the colors in France on Christmas day, 1917, and is now buried at Chaumont, France. The following poem we are glad to take from the Bulletin: Sleep, Laddie, Sleep (By Elbert Robb Zaring) (The War Department announces that on recommendation of General Pershing no bodies of deceased officers and soldiers would be sent to this country until after the close of the war.) Under the lilies of France they lie, Silently taking their last, long rest; And the soft breeze murmurs in passing by, While rivulets echo the tender behest. Sleep, laddie, sleep. While onward shall pour the victori- • ous band, And the Teuton be crumpled behind his frontier; Though'the hoarse shout of triumph shall fill all the land, And an eagerly listening world shall hear. Sleep, laddie, sleep. When our boys shall at last sail back o'er the deep . • With freedom established forever and ay, \ ••••'.-. They shall not-be unmindful, 0 lad, in your sleep, - But tenderly stooping shall bear you away So sweetly sleeping. And under the lilies of home you shall rest Where nature seems poised in ten-, derest prayer; And the thought of a lad who went-over the crest * Shall render that mound surpassingly fair While you sleep, laddie, sleep. —Northwestern Christian Advocate.;. It takes five men behind the lines to keep one at the front. Live each day to the fullest, but keep yourself in condition to do itr again tomorrow.—Lilian Gatlin. ; We carry the most complete line of: office; desks, chairs and filing .furniture in Bellingham, besides a modern stock of office stationery. In Printing, Bookbinding and Loose Leaf Manufacturing we are one of the leading firms in the state. - ;. ;. SFFIONERY CO. 1209-11 E L K ST R E ET ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 October 12 - Page 4 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1918 The Weekly Messenger Published " by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham. Entered in the Postoffice at Bellingham, Wn„ as second-class matter. Union Printing Co., Printers Subscription rates by mail, $1.00 per year, in advance. Single copies, 5 .cents. Advertising rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager of the Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wash. Editor-in-Chief - Harriette E. Swasey Business Manager - - - Prank Owen Faculty Hazel V. Armstrong S a ^ 1 ' FlorenceRice Literary Margaret McNaughton Correspondence Phroso Klinker Auditorium Blanche M. Schneider Humor : Ella Granger Club Tillie Gish ORGANIZATION AND HOUSE REPORTERS • 513 High, Mary Lee; 623 Margie Lee; .619, Penelope Oyen; 509, Florence Sig-rist; 626, Bertha Smith; 630, Marie Cas-tator; ' Edens Hall, Mabel Main; 610 High, Hazel Means; 335 North Garden, Olga Hagen; T. W. C. A., Irene Perdue; Cedars, Thelma Koehler; Gerald's House, Matilda Strand; Jamison's, Enid Shum-way; Choral Club, Miss Penelope Oyen. YE SLACKERS! Slackers! Sign up now for the surgical dressing classes. We hope that this will jolt the memories of some of those who signed and never showed up. You are slackers as well as those who have made no effort! You know the need for surgical dressings is great. We need YOU! There is room for two or three times as many as respond. All you need is a long-sleeved white apron or white dress, and a white cap. Come early. Sign NOW. As the Messenger goes to press our school is indefinitely closed. We are following the wise old proverb which we so often neglect in life—"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." "Spanish influenza" is a serious matter, but very much of a mystery to most of us. It originated, some say, in the ranks of the German army and in .prison camps. From there its contagion may be traced southward through Spain, and northward into Holland, France, England, and the Scandinavian countries. It did not reach America until August 12, when a. Norwegian steamer arrived at an Atlantic port, having had over 200 cases on the voyage. Since them it has spread westward in our own country with alarming rapidity. The disease is not extraordinarily dangerous, medical authorities maintain, if the proper precautions are taken. But with neglect, or without the best of care, the high fever and the likelihood of pneumonia to follow, make it extremely dangerous. The Surgeon-General of the Army recently issued the following rules by which the public may guard against the spread of this disease: Rules to Avoid Respiratory Diseases (By the Surgeon- General of the XL S. Army) 1. Avoid needless crowding—influenza is a crowd disease. 2. Smother your cough and sneezes —others do not want the germs which you would throw away. 3.' Your nose, not your mouth, was made to breathe through—get the habit:. 4. Remember the three C's—a clean mouth, clean skin, and clean clothes. 5. Try to keep cool whenr you walk and warm- when you ride and sleep. 6. Open the windows—always at night; at the office when practicable. 7. Food will win the war if you give it a chance—help by choosing and chewing your food well. 8. Your fate may be in your own hands—wash your hands before eating. 9. Don't let the waste products of digestion accumulate—drink a glass or two of water on getting up. 10. Don't use a napkin, towel, spoon, fork, glass, or cup which has been used by another person and not washed. 11.' Avoid tight clothes, tight shoes, tight gloves—seek to make nature your ally not your prisoner. Helen Keller, in a letter to Mrs. George A. Kessler, honorary secretary of the Permanent Blind Relief War Fund for Soldiers and Sailors of the Allies, 590 Fifth Avenue, enclosing $500 for the fund, tells how blinded soldiers may find consolation and happiness. . She writes: "Every word you say about the brave soldier boys blinded in battle goes straight to my heart as to that of a friend who knows better than most can what they have to face. I keep picturing to myself their first waking in the dark, and I thank God that there will be those near to comfort them and give them new hope through work. Work, useful work, will help draw out the sting of their blindness. There is perpetual consolation is work. Happy is the man who finds a task to occupy his mind and his hand! "There is another consolation that the iboys will discover later. When the outside world, with its blaze of beauty and myriad attractions no longer fills our thoughts, we find that the inner world has its own joys and allurements. And very precious they are. For one thing, there is the pleasure of thinking quietly all .by oneself. Most people have never explored their own minds. They have no idea of the treasures hidden away in their natures." Is "Black Beauty" still read? Whether it is or not, a news item that will please all humane people states that no prizes will be offered this year for docked saddle-horses at the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden, "the type having become nearly extinct." Credit for this is partly given to an English fashion, but American sense has had its share in the passing of a vicious practice of the eighties and nineties. The harness horse has in equal measure been freed from docking. Undoubtedly, the long struggle waged in English-speaking countries by the S. P. C. A. and OUR FULL LINES" OF COATS, SUITS, DRESSES, SKIRTS AND BLOUSES are now complete and your inspection is invited M M W i J I l SCHOOL SUPPLIES We carry a complete line. Nothing over 15c. F. W. Woolworth Co., 122 W. Holly St. THE BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK Capital and Surplus $475,000.00 its co-workers against it, and also the use of cruel check-reins and inhumane blinders has had its effect. Men who can take pleasure in the sight of a horse with head jerked back at a neck-breaking angle are in need of education. Many such, with more, money than kindness of taste, have sold their horses and bought automobiles. But the reform of the remainder is still demanded in the interest both of 'blooded roadsters and plain country Dobbins.—N. Y. Post. In the light of the many interesting phases of education brought about by the war, the following excerpt from the address of Miss M. Carey Thomas, the President of Bryn Mawr College, for women, is very interesting: "I believe that Bryn Mawr's war experimentation in vocational study, slight as it has been, is over. Our faculty as a whole is, I believe, prepared to stand firmly by its belief in the supreme value of intellectual non-vocational training. Our graduates as a whole and the older members of our student body believe as we do that the best possible preparation for whatever you wish to do in life is strenuous intellectual work during the four years of your college course, preceded by really hard intellectual work in school tested by really difficult entrance examinations." Are there no ambitious authors in this school? Of course the Literary Editor enjoys picking gems of literature from other books and magazines for your benefit and pleasure but I am sure we would all appreciate original work by our own "Normalites." Get busy, you literary geniuses, we need your help! One ray of sunshine in the midst of Germany's troubles. Her statues are being melted down into ammunition. THE QUALITY STUDIO SPRAGUE'S THE FINEST OF PORTRAITS THE MOST NATURAL LIKENESS S THE BEST FOLDERS AND MOUNTINGS THE MOST COURTEOUS OF TREATMENT Call or Phone and Make an Appointment _ Sprague Studio UPSTAIRS ENTRANCE ON DOCK STREET Phone 2160 BUY A LIBERTY BOND FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT Go To L Groceries and Confectionery Phone 1041 431 Indian Street SANITARY NEAT MARKET FRESH AND CURED MEATS FISH AND POULTRY 1017 Elk Street ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 October 12 - Page 5 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12,1918 5 Mrs. Thomas Hughes, known in school as Mary Eva, who graduated with the class of 1916, has written a interesting letter, part of which fol-among other things the following paragraph: "Mr. Thomas Huges and I were united in marriege, June 6, 1918, and on June 24th he left for over-seas service. I expect to apply this spring for my Life Diploma. This is my third year in1 the same school. I often think of my Normal days with a great deal of pleasure. They were not all sunshine but I'm thankful for the shadows (because then we appreciate the sunshine to a fuller extent. Among those who helped make the sunshine and bid the shadows flee are Miss Sperry and Miss Willoughby." Miss Alice M. Putman, who is teaching at Raymond this year, has written to Mrs. Henry W. Spratley, president of the Alumni Association, a very interesting leter, part of which follows: "I wonder if you had heard of the sad death of Dorothy Hughes Nolin, which occurred June 2, 1918? Mrs. Nolin was a great worker in the Y. W. C. A. and very well known at Normal. She left an infant son. Mr. Nolin is in France. * *• * The Misses Mildred and Catherine Colbert and I are living together.' We heard today of the marriage of Irene VanKuren to Carrolton Perdew, U. S. N. Mrs. Per-dew is away on a month's leave of absence. * * • * Kate Whealdon and Sergeant Malcolm . MacDonald, 52nd Squadron, S. P. D., were married Sept. 14, 1918. Mrs. MacDonald is teaching in the Raymond schools. * * * * Among the Bellingham girls who are teaching here are: Frances Johnson, Pearl Hightower, Clara Turner, Ra-chael Turner, Louise Nagley, Ethel Townsend, Mildred and Catherine Colbert, Mrs.Macdonald and Mrs. Perdew. * * * Ed Gannon and wife, Doris Gardner, and Frances Ireland are teaching in Menlo * * * I hope that you have a successful year." Mr. James N. Mount, one of our boys-in service, has remembered the school with some descriptive material relative to the Coast Artillery School at Fort Monroe, Virginia. If war preparations continue, we shall expect to hear of Nat's advancement in the service. Another Star in Our Service Flag Seattle, Wash., Sunday, Aug. 29, 1918. Dr. G. W. Nash, President, Washington State Normal, Bellingham, Wash. My dear Dr. Nash: Just this note to inform you that I leave Wednesday, Oct. 2, for Fort McDowell, California. I shall advise you later of the exact nature of my work. I am very pleased to go. I am going with but two others from my district for special limited service. Yours for victory, C. J. FOSTER. Toutle, Wash., Sept. 30, 1918. Dr. G. W. Nash, • Bellingham, Wash. Dear Friend: I suppose by this time- you have taken many faltering aspirants by the hand, as you did me, and have them pursuing cheerfully the- long, long road to success. It could not (be failure under your guidance. We have our work well organized and are progressing rapidly. Everything is done for the school in this community, and the school is their greatest pride. I think the success lies in the perfect harmony in the community, which permeates the school. There is no friction even intimated. All of the teachers claim Bellingham as Alma Mater—a fact of which we are justly proud. Miss Alberta Getsman has the intermediate grades and she is just the same ray of sunshine here that she was at Normal last year. My work is high school work. We have four years' course and we are accredited provided our graduates do one semester's work satisfactorily when in college. So far they have succeeded by making records. Mr. Gardner surely has the interest of the school at heart and is a very capable man. I miss the associations of my classes at the Normal, every one of which was a source of pleasure to me. I miss the hurried little chats with Miss Ed-ens, Miss Earhart, and Miss Beards-ley— if I started to enumerate all that is dear to me, I should encroach upon your time unmercifully. We are anticipating with much pleasure, a visit from you. When your letter to Mr." Gardner came, we almost ran an undignified race into his office, so anxious were we to know whether or riot you are coming. Mr. Klemme delighted our people last year, and they are very enthusiastic over the prospects of your visit. Wishing you a happy and prosperous year, I am, Sincerely your friend, JOSEPHINE CONVERSE. ' Saint Cloud, Minn., Sept. 16, 1918. Mrs. Henry W. Spratley, Bellingham, Wash. My dear Mrs. Spratley: I am delighted to know that the Alumni are doing such wonderful work in the way of raising the Student Loan Fund. I think the idea is a splendid one and feel sure that we will go over the top. I am enclosing a small check and wish that I could do more in helping on the good cause. As it has been some time since I have written to or heard from the Normal, I shall take this opportunity to tell you what I have been doing since I left in '11. I taught in Bremerton, Tacoma, Seattle and then went to the University of Cincinnati, B. S. 1917. Since then I have been in St. Cloud, last year in the High School and this year in the State Normal as head of the Domestic Science Department. My work here in the Normal has re- KEMPHAUS C CO. DRY GOODS AND READY-TO-WEAR New Fall Stocks Now Completer We Invite You to Come and Look minded me so much of my Bellingham days, and I wish that we could have some kind of a circular printed telling of the whereabouts of the members,of the Alumni, also the faculty, of all the different years. Hoping^ that the drive will meet with the greatest success, I am Yours sincerely, GERTRUDE MACDONALD, '11. On Active Service in France, September 2, 1918. Dr. G. W. Nash, Bellingham, Wash. Dear Dr. Nash: I think perhaps you might care to have a few lines from one whom you aided in getting the appointment from the International War Council for over-seas Avork. I -am at work among the French soldiers near the front where we are under fire day and night. I am sending as a loan the French flag which has been over our Foyer du Soldat at the place where I am now stationed and which was violently shelled by the Germans last night. The holes in the Tricolor were made by shrapnel in the Hun shells. I am sending you this souvenir as it fairly represents the position of our men of the Red Triangle who enter the work with the French Army have to hold. Last night the Germans threw nineteen shells on our village. One of them struck our canteen or foyer in several places, but fortunately killed no one. My window was broken in and my French associate, thinking I had taken to the cellar and was in a safe place, left me until morning and was surprised that I had remained on my cot all night. He is a splendid fellow and apologized for leaving me. I think he knew I was afraid and he is very brave and naturally thought I had taken to the cellar with many others and was most surprised when he learned that I had remained quietly in my room all night. I have thought that if the good people of Whatcom county could see this flag and knew that one of their most insignificant representatives in the performance of his duty was actually under fire alinost constantly, they might possibly respond to the appeal for funds and help our work in France more liberally or at least with greater freedom and enthusiasm. I hope you will see that the flag is kept for my family, if I do not return, and in the meantime if you care to retain it in the Normal, very well. I am no hero. I am in fear from every shell and especially when the aviators are flying over and drop their bombs which are so deadly, but nothing could.tempt me to give up my work among the French soldiers. I. only wish more of our men would enter this work rather than the more enjoyable perhaps. I have three classes in English daily, and am kept busy from daylight until dark, but thank God for the chance to do this wonderful work in my modest way. Please let me know if the flag helps any in our drive for funds. I have many souvenirs but cannot send them. With kindest regards, I am Sincerely yours, A. F. PALMER. The Messenger is glad to publish the following interesting letters in response to the Loan Fund: Raymond, Wash., Sept. 16, 1918. Mrs. Henry W. Spratley,''".' ';• ;^7;•; Bellingham, Wash. . ' : : '• Dear Alumni President: Enclosed find bill to apply on the Student Loan Fund. I am very glad of having-this opportunity in assisting, as I happened to be one of the class which established this fund. Very truly yours, MRS. J. V. PADDEN, '04. Lynden, Wash., Sept. 28, 1918. Dear Dr. Nash: I enclose a one dollar bill for the Student Loan Fund. I hope it will give some struggling Normalite the necessary push he needs. Mr. Allen has certainly started a wonderful philanthropic movement. What a world this would be if there were more Mr. Aliens! The Normal is to be congratulated on its splendid showing this fall. It makes me proud to be one of her Alumni. I am teaching at Glendale. There are many Normal graduates here in the district. We all enjoy our work immensely. We are planning on a great community fair next Tuesday, with speaking, singing, and ice cream on the side. There is an excellent community spirit prevailing here in Glendale, and it is certainly a pleasure to work with such truly patriotic and public-spirited citizens. But I fear I cannot remain throughout the year. I am in Class 1A, which means I will soon see military service. I am sure I shall Ibe happier when I enter the army for it is not always pleasant to be merely teaching school when most of my comrades are engaged in "man's work," (Continued on Page Six) ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 October 12 - Page 6 ---------- 6 TOE;WE:S£f SSE : (Continued From Page Five) over there, and in the camps. However, until my call comes I shali be content to "stand by the stuff," and help do my bit in- such social service as my position allows. When I am called, we shall look to the Normal, as usual, for some one to fill my place. Sincerely, ALBERT BOOMAN. These' are' letters from former Nor-malites. May you all enjoy them as much as those to whom they were written! La-Trinite, July 15, 1918. Dear Miss" Keeler: I- received- your letter and the clippings*- a short time ago. I certainly enjoyed it" a n d ' w a s awfully glad to get the; programsi etc. Knowing how-bilsy" you always-are, I appreciate it the Biore. . I received several copies of the "Messenger" from a member of the "R. L. C." I was proud of them, because the last one I had seen was back in New York. ^received abetter from Mr. Carver, telling-of-the-athletic season^ I also had a very interesting letter from Ed Shidler telling1 of his year's work. We hear through different ways how the people "over there" are backing the Red Cross, Y..M. a A., Liberty Loans, etc., and- it makes us more confident that WQ will soon come out victors. ' I have- not heard how the Fourth was-spent in Bellingham but we had quite a-; celebration ourselves. We went to a nearby town, and met some of Uncle Sam's Engineers in a- baseball game and track meet. We won the game 9 to 5 and all the track events except the tug-of-war. f won my1 usual jumping events and was one of the four to win the relay. Another quite enjoyable event took place in the evening. We met a former Bellingham "cop," an engineer, and spent the evening together. There were three of us sailors from Bellingham, this engineer, and two others from Portland. We had supper together at a hotel. Did we have a good time? It was just like a reunion of- old school-mates. If' there-is anything we enjoy it is to gather-around a' piano and sing over the old songs. It will- Ib'e-: nea'ring September 1st when7'* you receive this and we all know-what that means in the "States." With best wishes, Sincerely, JOHN.E. DAVENPORT, U-.S; Naval Air Station, La Triniti, o j o P i M;, New York. Wenatchee, Wash., Sept. 13, 1918. Deaf-'Miss Keeler: But oh,' Miss keeler, how I wish you could" come; marching into "my little'school." I ' m s u r e ' i t i s t h e finest' eye*: Just let; me tell you about "I" have a piano-player, an organ, a Victrola, a 'dandy big library, a kitchen, a nursery, an oil and wood stove, a pantry, dishes for hot lunches, also plenty of cooking utensils, a big "gym" hall, basketball outfit, and best of all, fifteen of the finest little folks you ever saw! I have a terrible time remembering that I am the teacher! After lunch we cut up all sorts of didos and "teacher" is the "worst duck in the puddle!" But as long as I am with •them I know what they are doing so "I'm with them." . Miss Keeler, you don't know how many good laughs I've had over arithmetic! I came to school possessed with the idea that' arithmetic would be the death of me—and will you believe it—I'm not a bit afraid of it and I've got a sort of sneaking idea that I'm beginning to like it! Sometime when you see Mr. Bond tell him that I have overcome my silly fear of it, but I have not quite reached- that exalted state where I would prefer above all else "to settle down comfortably for the e/vening with nothing but a 'bran-new' arithmetic for entertainment!" Miss Keeler, I love my school here and the people are just as good as can be. They are thinking of putting in a sand table, manual training department, and domestic science equipment. Everyone up here has a machine and I spend most of my time "here running around seeing this wonderful country. It is so big and bare and strong looking. If only they had a piece of the Bay over here it would be perfect—but they haven't. "Of course there is the river, but what's' a river when ylou-lhave seen and known the Bay? Your school marm, LAEL EASTERBROOKS. BY-THE-WAY The Messenger congratulates the city of Bellingham on the selection of Mr. «R. H. .Ewing, '14, and a former president of our Alumni Association, as Principal of the High School. Principal Ewing is a splendid officer, who finds the best time to do a task is always "now." Dr. Nash returned Monday night from a meeting of t h e State Board of Higher Curricula ini Seattle. Mr. Paul A. Beaufort, a prominent member of the Senior class of 1918, is with the colors at Camp Fremont, California. A recent letter from his father, Mr. P. C. Beaufort, of Chehalis, contains this information and a postal order for the Student Loan Fund. The school greatly appreciates this kindly interest, and wishes Paul a successful career in- military service. Miss Hazel Bolton, '18, is teaching her second year at Sequim. She writes that her people are moving/to North Dakota and that she expects soon to enroll in the university of that state.- HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables-and^ Bakery Gdodsf We make a specialty; of Fancy Cakes to Order.-. Sweet Groeet^ Cos 1021 ELK STREET MULLER ASPL U NW Jewelers to the Normal School Trade NEXT TO THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK YOU ARE WELCOME While you are having an enforced vacation, spend some of your time in our store '-.-." ^ E. T. MATHES BOOK CO., 110 W, Holly $t. MORSE HARDWARE COMPANY Fishing Tackles-Tennis Goods 1025-1039 ELK STREET FLOWERS OF QUALITY . AT THE FLORAL EXCHANGE 102 West Holly . ' Phone 283 Mrs. Susan McAllister who taught Home Economics in the Bellingham Normal during the summer session of 1918 has a very fine position at Brown-ell Hall, Omaha. She sends her best greetings to everyone at the Normal School. Miss Amy Cleary, a last year's graduate, is teaching at Friday Harbor this year. Miss Mabel Cleary, '15, has been elected in the Bellingham city schools. . Mr. Coughlin "chaperoned" four of his classes out to the Lynden fair last Friday. The four classes had an "all-day" observation class. Mr. Edson enjoyed a hunting trip the latter part of last week. The school is sorry to know that Mr. Bever is suffering from rather serious trouble with his eyes. Miss Longley and-Miss Clark acted as judges of the cooking, sewing, and canning contests at the county fair held at Lynden the latter part of last week. Mr. Philippi aided Mr. Campbell in his lectures at Lynden fair by showing slides concerning our forests on the western coast. - •-:.:•,.. Miss Meade is telling us a joke which is all too appropriate these days; it goes something like this: "Open the window, and influenza." Mrs. Doris Smith, formerly of our oral expression department, informs friends that she is now leading lady of the principal* stock company at Kansas City, Missouri. Miss Mayhew of the English department, made a business trip to Seattle last Saturday. ..-.-• Mr. Edson attended a conference of registrars of the five state institutions at Ellensburg this week; Miss Kathleen Skally, who was our popular assistant in physical training last year, has charge of the physical education work in the Everett city schools. This is one time when the thought that there may be no Turkey for Thanksgiving makes us feel cheerful. —New York Tribune. Don not confuse your pride with your vanity." Your pride will permit you to do anything honest as a means to a- worth-while end. :Your vanity is valueless.—-Lilian Gattin. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 October 12 - Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, GGTOBER12, 19la Society •;?Miss Druse .was the.hostess at an enjoya'ble dinner Friday night. •Miss Lee entertained at dinner Thursday evening at her home on High street. ; Grace Brower, who is teaching in the Rentoh high School, visited over Saturday and Sunday with Miss Meade. Last Sunday Irene Rucker and Dora 'Squire entertained at a very jolly spread, Misses Schaffner, Mooney, Carnahan, Funnell, Klinker, and Milne. ...... EDENS HALL NOTES . Grace Alexander^ spent a pleasant week end with friends in Nooksack. 'Mr. and Mrs. Silvers visited their daughter, Josephine Silvers, last week. Nellie Agnew and Clara Nugent enjoyed a trip to Seattle Saturday. Dora Squires spent the week end at h.er home in Ldison. •Lena. Rucker spent Saturday and Sunday at her home in Bow. Gladys Hamilton and Gladys Brown .entertained Ruth and Florence Thune last Sunday. ~^~lfar. and Mrs. E. Johnson were entertained last Sunday at dinner by Lillian Westman and Gladys Wilkes. 630 HIGH STREET Here's introducing to you the 630 High Girls—Irma Goon, Nita Murphy, Gladys Thomas, Agnes Wentjar, Florence Borell, Ruth La Brash, Harriet Hampson, Hazel Armstrong, Ann Newman and Marie Oastator. We are also fortunate in having in our Amidst members of the faculty, Misses Longley, Clark, Charleton and Vail. Our motto is: "Watch and pray lest the faculty catch on to some of our tricks!" Nita Murphy was a guest at the Washington Annex in Seattle last week. Irma Coon has been spending consecutive week ends in Seattle. Wonder why? Who said attractions in Seattle? I think it must be.that aviation Corp! Marie Castator was among the jolly crowd that "cut" classes last Friday The Brown Studio Needs no .introduction to the many students and graduates of the Normal School. The Klip-suns of 1914,.'15, '16 and '17 bear ' witness to the high standard of/ our work. Quality and goody workmanship rather than Iargef folders, paste: board and bi, mountings are what you ge1 when you come to us for you .photographs. The Brown Studio! SUNSET BUILDING V in "order'to attend the county fair at Lynden. 630 High is well represented in the Alkisiahs, Hyades, Studio Art and Thespian clubs. We are also represented on the Board of Control by Miss Harriet Hampson, the newly appointed secretary in the absence of Mrs. Vermeulen. Taking it all around, we feel pretty proud of our standard which is "Give to the world the best you have, and the best will come back to you." ' Marie Castator was a guest at a dinner party given last Sunday evening at the Leopold Hotel. Gladys Thomas was called to her home at Bow, Washington, Thursday evening on account of the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Anderson. Mr. Sanborne of Everett spent this week end with his siter An Newman. Harriet Hampson was elected chairman of the Normal Reception to be held at the Methodist church next Friday evening, October eighteenth. Ruth La Brash and.Nita Murphy are suffering from colds. Organizations The Bellingham "branch of the National Collegiate Alumnae Association has completed its organization, and the following officers elected: Miss Exean Woodard, president; Miss Florence Morse, vice-president; Miss Ruby Ramsdell, secretary, and Nora B. Cummins, treasurer. Miss Morse was made chairman of the committee on social service, Miss Boring of the program committee, Miss Van Eman of the membership committee, and Miss Anderson and Mrs. J. M. Canse of the social activities .committee. The association will meet ..once every month to study the world conditions and. the world-war, modern fiction and poetry; Also musical programs will be/given, and talks by persons of note\ /' - . / ' RURAL LIFE CLUB L/ast Thursday evening, the committee members and officers of the R4r al Life Club met at the home of p l i s s Keeler, one of the sponsors. A general discussion of the work for the club was held, and: later a splendid social evening enjoyed. NOVEMBER SENIORS The November Seniors met Wednesday, September 18 and elected 01- ga Hagen, president; Florence Segrist, secretary-treasurer, and Olive Pope, xer.sr-tcr.,.,.,'J ^ _ On Saturday,' September. 22, nine of this small class enjoyecf'v, most de-lightful picnic. At 9:30 the group proceeded .by car to the south side, then walked to the foot of Chuckainit Mountain, deposited lunch and sweaters, and then climbed the mountain. It was a splendid trip, but it was a hungry crowd who gathered at the beach where a bonfire was built and •lunch prepared. ' Never was better coffee or "weenies!" On Wednesday, September 25, another class meeting was held. Mr. Bever met with the class. Graduation was discussed. A SURPRISE! Miss Druse says it's a "delightful •thing-" I'm sure we're all going to agree and be glad to see it pushed through. You see it was this way. Few of us cared about coming into the main hall with "Mrs. Smith wants a girl to clean house for two hours this afternoon; see Dean," staring us in the face. Accordingly, our faculty picked a committee from their members. The business of this committee was to find out what they could do to make some alterations for the improvement of the appearance of our school. The members of the committee chosen for this work were: Miss Druse, head of the art department, Miss Wilson, supervisor librarian, Miss Earhart of the. training school, and Mr. Heckmann of the manual training lt;23!)artmeuat.«^They set about tneir work by taking Tnvent-sr-y- of the pictures already in" the building. It was found that there were about fifty hanging in the training school and approximately one hundred and sixty throughout the rest of the building, not counting-some forty hidden away for future reference. But—our committee needed some standard of comparison. To gain new ideas Miss Druse and Miss Wilson spent Thursday, Friday and Saturday visiting the buildings throughout Seattle, Tacoma and Camp Lewis for suggestions. Particular attention was given to the planning of attractive entrances, to the interior of offices; and to the style and hangings of pictures. Some of the" "most attractive buildings visited were the University of Washington, the Seattle high schools, Stadium and Lincoln Highs of Tacoma, and the library and base hospitals at Camp Lewis. Tacoma's Stadium High holds the honor of having the finest, best arranged collection of pictures in the group of buildings visited. The pictures are all reproductions of great art—every evidence of •being well chosen and expertly arranged. The collection h s grown through money collected at the Senior class plays and through presentations from various clubs. High credit is due them on their fine art collection. Camp Lewis also had its attractions in artistic furnishings and interiors. The library at the camp is one of the most attractive our committee saw throughout their search. From the rudest work to the finest finishings it was beauty and harmony in construction and colors. The base hospital also offered valuable suggestions. Miss Wilson and Miss Druse have come back filled with suggestions and enthusiasm to? push f o r w a ^ j ^ M o r^ Not only are \ t he entrances .jaid^h^Js^ to be improved, but the offices -and rooms as well, \wilL undergo decid^ed; changes.. :':'",-'••.' ::v;'-r;:.. Aren't you eager to see what-will happen? Who istft -glad she belongs to one of the largest up-to-the-times schools on the coast? SHEET MUSIC VICTOR RECORDS UEE SUPPUES Harter Mls Piano Go. 21HE; Holl^St,^ From the kinde.r^a^Hj^4a^s^ up, there's whplesom i^^^|qr§; children, and l a s ^ g ^ j p j ^ S ^ m l l |S the family, in t h e ; K G ^ | ^ t t i S ^ BROWNIE pictures" the'cMtdren "1 make, and the vacation days is " -, an excellent time to start. Come in and see our stock of KODAKS and BROWNIE Cam- - eras. From $2.00 to $100.00. . There's no obligation; bring or mail us your films for develop-i n g a n d printing. Give.us your . negatives for enlarging. The. : results will surprise you. Bngberg Drug Co. * - GOOD HEATERS With Cast Iron Lining, top and bottom, large front door and nicely nickled, only $20;00 LOTS OF USED HEATERS ! Jenkins-Boys Co. TERMS 4f ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 October 12 - Page 8 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1918 The program for the thirty-second annual session of the Washington Educational Association, which will be held in Seattle, October 23 to 26, is just out and promises some rare treats in lectures and discussions. The lecturers from outside the state are Payson Smith, Commissioner of Education, Massachusetts; T. H. Francis, Director United States School Garden Army; Wm. T. Foster, President of Reed College, Portland. The general program follows: Central thought: Reconstruction in Education for the Present and Future. Thursday Morning, October 24 8:50—Community Singing. Saluate to the Flag. 9:10—Address of Welcome, for the City, Ole M. Hanson, Mayor of Seattle. Address of Welcome,' for the Teaching Body, Frank B. Cooper. 9:30—President's Address. 9:50—A Reconstructed School System, J. H. Francis, Director United States School Garden Army. —nrrS#^R^c^§--a*id''Announc§ra§nts. 10:40—Relation of the Schools td^fchj State Council of Defense, Ruth Carr McKee, Member i.Tv^:v;.;:,-,....;.-!vrStg.te Council of Defense. llt^OQ^Thei-Element of the Individual ^j' ;'•:?^.S^n^the New. Education, Pay- ?|0^M^?^pn|:Smith, Commissioner of ct^l^Ediifcation, Massachusetts. l ^ ^ ^ l J O l ^ ^ l i r n m e i f t . 7:45—Music. 8:00—Education and Democracy, Payson Smith, Commissioner of Education, Massachusetts. 8:40—Some Lessons from the War, J. H. Francis, Director United States School Garden Army. _ __ _ _ ( PI BJ I( „ »,__„ „• „•}• I Gage- | Dodson | Co. 1 I I I Home of the j i Hart Schaff ner I Marx I MEN'S _ | CLOTHING | , _ „ •• n u •«—• gt; •• « • gt; n gt;•—» lt;£ 9:30—Adjournment. . Friday Morning, October 25 8:50—Community Singing. Invocation. . 9:10—Election of Officers. 9:25—What the Federal Bureau for Industrial Education is Doing for Washington, C. R. Frazier, Director of "Vocational Education for the State of Washington. 9:45—What Modifications Must Be Made in the Education of Girls and Women? Anna G. Reed. 10:30—Recess and Announcements. 10:40—Americanization Needs in the State of Washington, Josephine Corliss Preston. 11:00—The Reconstruction and Re-education of Our Returned Soldiers, Dr. William T. Foster, President Reed College. 12:00—Adjournment. Friday Evening, October 25 Allies' Evening—Speakers to be announced later. Saturday Morning, October 26 8:50—Community Singing. Invocation. 9:00—Conservation of the World's Greatest Asset—the Children, J. H. Francis, Director United States School Garden Army. 9:40—Measuring Results, Payson Smith, Commissioner of Education, Massachusetts. 10:20—The New Educat-ioE;^ ^ ^ S i - "~'v_ ^J rSP^Tr' "Foster, President Reed College. 11:10—Business Meeting. 12:00—Adjournment. IN FLANDERS' FIELDS By Lieut.-Col. John D. McCrae (Written during the second battle of Ypres, April, 1915. The author, Dr. John D. McCrae, of Montreal, Canada, was killed on duty in Flanders, January 28, 1918.) In Flanders' fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amidst the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved^and now we lie In Flanders' fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe- To you from falling hands we throw The torch. Be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders' fields. America's Answer By R. W. Lillard (Written after the death of Lieut.- Col. McCree, author of "In Flanders Fields," and printed in the New York Evening Post.) Rest ye in peace, ye Flanders dead, The fight that ye so bravely led We've taken up. And we will keep True faith with you who lie asleep With, each a cross to mark his bed, .. And poppies blowing overhead, Where once his own life blood ran red. So let your rest be sweet and deep, In Flanders' fields. Fear not that ye have died for naught, The torch ye threw to us we caught; Ten million hands will hold it high And freedom's light shall never die! We've learned the lesson that ye taught. In Flanders' fields. RELY UPON WAHL MERCHANDISE EVERYTHING SATISFACTORY IN READY-TO-WEAR FOR NORMAL STUDENTS THE 'LOPEMENT By Margaret E. Sangster, Jr. When Grandma wore that bonnet, An' Grandpa wore this hat, They took a horse 'n buggy An' loped—jes' think o' that! He said, "You're awful pretty!" She said, "You're brave an' true," An' then, beneath the bonnet, I think-they kissed, don't you? When Grandma's hair Avas golden, An' Grandpa's hair was brown, ^ They ran away together, ,_-—'' The talk of all the towjir'' Some folks said, "Goodness gracious!" But from the_sky above, ..•vA-gilTcie breeze was singin' A song of youth an' love. When Grandma had a dimple, And Grandpa's smile was gay, They took a horse an' buggy, An' rode fer miles away. An' oh! they loved each other, (What do you think o' that?) When Grandma wore that bonnet, An' Grandpa wore that hat. —Christian Herald. BE A MAN It's a mighty good thing while you're running life's race Just to pause as you go, and come face to face With your conscience, and ask it a question or two; For it's right that you should know what your life means to you. Have you done things worth while, have you drifted along, Have you filled it with sighs, have you filled it with song? Have you helped when you should, have you tried to do right, Have you-struggled for good, or just fought forxm^ght? Have you given yom\hand to some fellow in need. \ Have you sneered at the_ man who was not of your creed, \ Have you been open-hearted aild ready to do, \ Have you tried to be just, havexyou tried to be true? _ \ Oh, it's easy to preach and it's easy to tell Of the other chap's faults—but our own faults, ah, well! We are' cowards at times and the truth you will find Is a thing we dislike, for it's rather unkind. But the past, let it rest. Give a thot to today, And tomorrow, as well, for the time's growing gray; Do the thing that you should, do the things that yoi^aiv—~-*^*-*-'~~r~'-- Crown your life-with your deed—be a red-bloo'ded man! "'' —Book News Monthly. / Japan's New Alphabet Japan is considering the adoption of an alphabet of forty-seven letters, most of which are Roman, characters, some Russian and the,- remainder original symbols. "What is a ' n u t ? ' " was asked a college student-•'by his professor. The student replied in verse: When you've bats in your belfry that "'" flut, When your comprenz-vous rope is cut, When you've nobody home In the top of your dome, . Then your head's not a head—it's a nut. —Ladies' Home Journal. Hindenburg should have taken the precaution to patent his line. Th;f- Allies are infringing on it.—Chicago Daily News. The circumstance never yet arose that would kill the truly great.—Lilian Gatlin. To have learned tolerance is to have received one of life's priceless gifts. —Lilian Gatlin. Our blessings come to us as soon as we are ready to receive them.— Lilian Gatlin. Better leave the sugar in the bowl than in the bottom of the cup.—Helena Independent. With sugar, glucose, rice and grain eliminated from near beer, only the bad taste is left. The American flag is of Dutch origin, according to the best authenticated facts. The stars and stripes were borrowed from the flag of the Dutch Republic. This' flag had seven stripes and stars, standing for seven Dutch states united in one congress of states. We made our flag, naturally, 13 stripes and stars indicative df the 13 original states. It was the original intention to add a stripe and a \star for each new state, but it was soon found that a new stripe, for each state would make the size of the flag unvVieldy, and in 1818 Congress ordered that the 15 stripes to which the flag had grown be reduced to 13, and thait only a star for each new. state should be added.—Ladies' Home Journal; " ':.' j : ' . 7PPPPP </mods>
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Title: Weekly Messenger - 1917 November 3
Date: 1917-11-03
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1917_1103 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 November 3 - Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests; of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL XVII. BELLINGHAM; WASH., SATURDAY, NO V. 3,1917 NO. 6 Announcements Following general assembly Monday all members of New. Dramatic club meet i
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Show more1917_1103 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 November 3 - Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests; of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL XVII. BELLINGHAM; WASH., SATURDAY, NO V. 3,1917 NO. 6 Announcements Following general assembly Monday all members of New. Dramatic club meet in room 120 to complete the work of organization. All who have signed up and wish to be charter members must be present. Important. J. MERCHANT, Pres. Seattle Club There will be a meeting of the Seattle Club, Monday at 10:10 in room 115. This will probably be the last meeting before our party scheduled for Nov. 16. there-come! FERN LITTERNEAU, Pres. Don't miss Henri Siott, the noted singer, who will be with us Wednesday evening. Dr. Nash calls for the regular monthly teachers' meeting, Tuesday at 4:10. Important business meeting for all Hyads Monday at 9:40 in room 120. Pholi business meeting Monday in room 226. at 9:40. All standing committees of the Rural Life Club meet in room 10S Monday after assemblv. The orchestra, which practices on Friday at 4:10, will welcome any new players. Come, you're needed badly. GYMNASIUM All girls in gym classes come prepared for hockey test at first meeting of class next week. Everyone must be present. Everyone expecting to learn to knit should enroll at once and get assignment of dates for receiving instruction. A limited number may enter the beginning class each Wednesday, 12:55 p. m. PROGRAM OF HENRI SCOTT Wednesday, Nov. 7 ,1917, 8:00 p. m — Third Number Normal School Lecture Course PART I. Le Tambour Major Thomas De Profundis MacFayden Song of Joy Douty Lenore Cadman By the Waters of Minnetonka, Licurance Little Mother of Mine Burleigh On the Road to Mandalay Speaks PART II. Berceuse . Thomas Siege of Kazan Moussorgsky Torna . . '. Denza L'olita Buzzi-Peccina PART III. The Two Grenadiers Schumann Babylon, the Great Homer A Little Winding Road . Ronald Could I Tosti Hungarian Folk Songs Korbay a) Father Was a "Thrifty Man (b) Look Into My Eyes; Come ~Swiv ST HELP TO WIN THE WAR Those who are at the head of our government realize that in order to win this war, it is necessary to have the closest co-operation of all the industries of the nation. In an appeal issued a short time ago to teachers and to school officers generally President Wilson points out some of the needs of the country which he believes the schools can meet. In his appeal he says, in part: "The war is bringing to the minds of our people a new appreciation of the problems of national life and a deeper understanding of the meaning and aims of democracy. Matters which have heretofore seemed commonplace and trival are seen in a truer light. •"In these vital tasks of acquiring a broader view of human possibilities, the common school must have a large part. I urge teachers and other school officers to increase materially the time and attention devoted to instruction bearing directly on the problems of community and national life. "Tii order that there may be definite material at hand with which the schools may at once expand their teaching, I have asked Mr. Hoover and Commissioner Claxton to organize the proper agencies for the preparation and distribution of suitable lessons for the elementary and for the high school classes. "Lessons thus suggested will serve the double purpose of illustrating in a concrete way what can be undertaken in the schools and of stimulating teachers in all parts of the country, to formulate new and appropriate materials drawn directly from the communities in which they live." AN EIGHT AND ONE-HALF POUND NORMALITE The assembly Tuesday morning was long but interesting. Dr. Nash announced that we were to have a new student in the school. Miss ;Katherine Coughlin. the little daughter of Professor Coughlin and his wife. Stacy Tucker then led the school in giving nine "Rahs" for Katherine and if this little lady could have been present we feel she would have appreciated the warm reception awaiting her. Katherine is now four davs old. JUNIORS BUY BOND The student body and members of the Faculty were pleasantly surprised in assembly. Tuesday, when Stacy Tucker, acting as representative of the Junior class, presented Dr. Nash with a United States Bond of the Second Liberty Loan of 1917. which his class had purchased and intended for the Student Loan Fund of this school. Both students and faculty expressed hearty approval of this action on the part of the Junior class. Dr. Nash hastened to express his pleasure in the matter and commended the Juniors for doing their bit. The bond was delivered into the hands of Mr. Ed-son, the Registrar, for safe keeping. APPEAL FOR YJ.C.A. Miss Eva McAbee gave a report of her trip as delegate to the University of Washington, in the assembly Tuesday. Delegates from all the high schools of Western Washington met there last Wednesday to discuss the apportionment of the $12,000, Washington's share, in the $1,000,000 budget. There were many good speakers at the meetings, but probably the principal one was Mr.White-hair, student secretary of the Y. M. C. A., Cornell University. He Las been very intimately connected with the Y. M. C. A. in the war zone, thiiteen times crossing those waters menaced by submarines as well as working with the boys actually in the field of battle. Miss McAbee told of Mr. Whitehair's stirring address to the delegates. He told of the Y. M. C. A. camps and reading rooms, often under fire. He described their mission to home-sick boys, whether pro-testant, catholic or Jew and of their great need for cheer. He said the hospitals were often very crude, without even sawdust over the ground, and often wounded soldiers must lie in the mud until they can be cared for. The Y. M. C. A. has a great work to do among the troops that go into the wicked French cities. They are often homesick and discouraged, and are not fortified to meet the temptations awaiting them there. They drift so deeply into a life of vise and immorality that they do not care to go home. They feel that they are unfit to meet their loved ones again, and say that they would rather shoot themselves after the war is over than face those at home. In many cities there are no restaurants except the wine houses with their vicious influences. It is here that the Y. M. C. A. can supply a great need by providing clean restu-rants with good wholesome American eggs. The boys, after enjoying a good meal raise their voices to sing, and at such times the favorite songs are "Where is My Wandering Boy Tonight" and "Abide With Me." They are told of the greatest sacrifice ever made, and they are ready to accept Christ. The most popular subject to discuss with these men is Christianity. There is a great battle against moral degeneracy. It is of so great an import that the success, or failure of the army depends on it. This is entirely within the province of the Y. M. C. A. They stand ready with a cup of tea or cake of chocolate for the men as with a grave determination they go into the field to face death, and they are warned not to touch the chocolate unless wounded and lying in cno man's land." The Y. M. C. A. is also doing an important work there. There has been no relief for the nurses in the hospitals from the horrors of the war and the Y. M. C. A. is establishing rest rooms for this purpose. They work with the many girls in the munition factories who are far from home, and provide hostess houses so that the girls may meet the soldiers in a wholesome environment. (Continued on Page Eight) CALENDAR 8:50- 9:40- 9:40- 10:10- 7:30- 10 ^soi l : 20- 4:10- 12:55- 4:10- 2:30- 7:30- 8:00- -Monday, Assembly. Smith Carlton and Roy Owen will discuss war work of Y. M. G. A., -Club meetings. -Messenger Staff, room 208,: -Seattle Club, room 115, , -Chorus practice. -Tuesday, Assembly; musical program under direction of Mrs. Thatcher. -Class meetings. -Monthly Faculty meeting. -Wednesday, Choral. -Y. W. C. A. meets in association room. -Thursday, Assembly. Miss Baker will speak. -Club meetings. Rural Life club. Philomathean society. Thespian club. -Friday, Teachers' meeting. Dr. Miller opened his address in the assembly Monday morning saying that if he wished to make an appeal for the Red Cross or Liberty Bonds he would use every art he possessed to reach oui* emotions. It was rather his idea, he said, to give us a truer conception of the cause of the war revealed by the actual organization of the German government. He made his explanations concrete by applying them to such a condition in the United States. The term Prussianism comes from Prussia, the state in Germany which is larger than all the other states together and is able to dominate all politics there because of its size and strength. Germany has two houses of legislature, the upper being composed of members of the royal families from the twenty-two kingdoms and states into which the country is divided, and the lower house is filled by an electoral system that is supposed to represent the people. The fact is that the people are divided into three great classes, according to their wealth, and the two upper classes, which contain a very small part of the people are able to overrule the eighty-seven per cent of people that fall into the third class. Thus wealth rules in this house. Every bill, however, must originate in the upper house and after being voted upon by the lower must be referred to the upper for approval. There is no cabinet in Germany, as the Kaiser oversees all post offices, railways and telegraph systems, makes all appointments, and in short, is the controlling power in the whole land. It is well to study the plan and organization of the German government at this crucial :period and fully comprehend what is Ireally meant by the term Priussianism. It gives us a clearer view of the situation and helps us to know our purpose in this war. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 November 3 - Page 2 ---------- 2 SATURDAY, NOV. 3, 1917 SATURDAY, OCT. 20, 1917 'Classic' Coats are beautiful Yet nothing in material or workmanship is sacrificed to pleasing style. "Classic" Coats are the kind you will like not only at first, but as long as you wear them. "CLASSIC" COATS $12.50 to $47.50 are sold in Bellingham onty in GARMENT DEPARTMENT AT The FAIR BELLINGHAM'S GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE "Late to Bed and Early to Rise Make Dark Circles Under the Eyes" OH, HUM! Those Morning After oversleeps! We are all guilty—at times. But the prudent ones have a way of making up time at the Morning After breakfast, when speed is essential. ...The formula is expressed in three words.— Cook with Gas. It involves simply a scratch of a match and a twist of the wrist; the blazing hot fire is instantaneous, and before you know it you are. ".slicking things up" and prepar-, ing for the day's work. We want to show you how little a good gas stove costs. PHONE 200 Fuget Sound Traction, Light Power Co. YERKES PROVES GOOD GUIDE In behalf of the twenty-seven people who were led by Willard Yerkes on an excursion to the head of Lake Whatcom, let me say that the trip proved Mr. Yerkes equal to any and all occasions. To say we thoroughly enjoyed it is putting it mildly, so please go through the day's experience with me as I shall endeavor to relate them for those who missed this rare opportunity. The small group that left the campus grew from time to time until we reached Elk and Holly where we caught the 9:30 X,ake car. It would not have been difficult for any strangers to have ascertained quickly what, who, and where, after they had seen and heard this happy party. Lunches were strapped on at various angles and with various articles, two tincups clattered joyously on the back of one member, while a tempting Zu Zu label was suspended by a cord over the shoulders of another. We reached the Lake where the steamer Marguerite lay moored. Chatter and friendly gossip filled the- half hour till we left. You, who have never sailed the length of Lake Whacom on the little Marguerite cannot fully grasp the pleasure of it, even when I tell you about it. The weather man had not made up his mind yet, just what kind of day he would have for October 26, 1917, and while yet undecided he permitted the sun to peep out at us occasionally on our way. Our guide proceeded to call roll and twenty-seven answered "here." In spite of,a chilly breeze, the majority of the party stayed on the hurricane deck, where Mr. Yerkes entertained them with his cornet. An attempt to describe the everchanging scene on either shore, the picturesque little island that dotted the smooth surface of the lake, the rich greens, golds, and here and there, scarlets, that robed the mountain sides, fails utterly to give the picture. I might tell you how Hazel Armstrong steered the little craft, how good Custer's apples were, but suffice it to say, we were moored at our landing, which was Park, at 12:00. Here our bunch divided, five of them striking off up the road bound for the south fork of the Nooksack. The rest of us sought out an inviting grove of great, tall, stately firs with mossy backs. It did not take our able guide long to prepare a bright fire and soon the flames leaped up around a pail of coffee which was suspended over it. While the coffee boiled, some set out their lunches, other roaster wenners on a stick, and the odor of Van Camp's permeated the grove. We discovered that Mr. Yerkes had caught three fish while waiting. Everyone was soon disregardful of Hoover and his policies. Dinner over, the party split up in groups. One group stayed by the fire, intimidated by the gentle drizzle that had begun, and some palm reading was done. Others hiked off across a stump field and up the road, soon returning somewhat drenched, but with their arms full of bright autumn leaves and mountain ferns. Still another group wandered up and down a little stream t 1 LARGE STOCK Cyclamen Primulas Potted Chrysanthemums AT THE LEADING FLORISTS HORST'S FLORAL SHOP Phone 386 1309 Dock \ * endeavoring to induce the fishes to leave their native haunts. Eleven were induced, more or less reluctantly, on their part, however. The girls who were staying by the fire, ventured out a way and one whom we shall call Miss Rehorn, in an endeavor to walk a slippery log, skidded into the lake, which received her in a chilly fashion and she soon decided to leave it even before her would-be male rescuers could get to her. To say she took it in good part is insufficient; she was even jolly about it, but seemed contented to stay by the fire where she "steamed" away cheerfully. Increasing flow of moisture, caused all the hikers to stroll "fireward" where a half hour was spent in chatting and having another cup of coffee. We then put the fire out, and plodded out through the bog and marsh to the R. R. track which we followed till it brought us to the general store at Park. A few stopped by the way and visited the district school, to see, I suppose, if it was being taught by approved Normal methods. The management of the store very willingly allowed the wet. muddy bunch to come in and become as closely associated with the fire as it was possible. Here we waited one hour for our boat. In the meantime our hikers from the South fork of the Nooksack appeared. They may just as well have jumped into the lake too. They would not then have been any wetter. And Willard Yerkes stood and played "How Dry I Am" and other selections more or less classic. It would hardly be kind to tell about two dauntless fellows who determined to take home fish, started across the lake in a motor boat to the hatchery. The motor boat must have had a Ford engine in it for it refused to move when it reached the center and these young gentlemen nearly missed their boat but got their fish finally. The Steamer Marguerite welcomed a different bunch in the morning. None the less cheerful in spirit, no indeed, but considerably bedraggled in apearance. But listen! The tragedy of the day is yet to be told! A dear little 'ady whose initials are IT. IT., got seasick on the way home and her friends escorted her to the deck where under a black sky. which was refreshing the earth, with rain, she sighed and groaned and leaned on her companions who offered sympathy of a peculiar nature, being more like banter than anything. At last, after many agonizing moments, Miss Harriet fed the fishes in Lake Whatcom. And her friends sang" There's a Long, Long Trail a Winding." Some said they had a fish supper that night, but one member of the party that hung her head out the Lake Whatcom car window all the way home. I am quite sure went to bed without any supper. However, even she entered a voice in the general expression of pleasure and especial commendation of Willard Yerkes, the guide. WHERE WHO IS TEACHING In a letter to Dr. Nash Miss Louise Turner, '17, states that she is teaching in a rural school four miles from the little town of Tensed, Idaho. The following shows her interest in the teaching profession: "I enjoy my teaching immensely. I have eight of the dearest youngsters. I have only four girls, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th, with two pupils in each one. "I have received several numbers of the 'Messenger' through a friend and have enjoyed reading them very much. "With best wishes for a prosperous year to you and the school, I am "Sincerely yours,." Joseph Gardner, '16, principal of the schools at Toutle, Wash., sends greetings to his Alma Mater. Miss Maude Oakes of Vancouver. B. C. writes that she will enroll in the Normal school in the near future. Mr. John Rindal of the Bellingham State Normal School, gave his illustrated lecture on Norway in Utsaladdy, October 27th. He reports that the school house was filled to over-flowing and the people were enthusiastic. Mr. Rindal has one-hundred and fifty beautiful slides of his native land. The Utsaladdy school is in charge of Mrs. Kellogg and she was assisted in this entertainment by Miss Georgiana Sharpies who is teaching in a nearby district. The Fairhaven H. S. Senior class numbers twenty-five this year and we have assurances that practically all of them will enter Normal next fall. Eva Jergenson, '11, formerly instructor in Everett's playground system, is now assistant physical education instructor of Seattle public schools. Lillian G. Carleton, '11, who has been teaching in the B. F. Day school for the past three years, is now assistant physical education director of Seattle schools. Mamie Norton '16 and her mother are attending the University of California. Wesley J. Inman, '17, is instructor of printing in Corvallis, Ore., high school, and is also attending O. A. C. Blanche Reser is principal at Winlock. Carrie Morrow has a school at Bear Creek. Lottie Pugsley is teaching at Blitzen, Oregon. Jane Kelly is doing primary work at Winlock. Frances McKenzie, '17, is teaching the primary grades at Loraine. Doris Mcintosh is teaching at Urban. —Dr. Katherine Gloman, osteopathic physician, Exchange building. COAST CLAY CO. Manufacturers Prer.sed and Common Brick, Drain, Building and Partition Tile Phones 56I and 1149 L ; PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY' Quality Work and Service Phones 126 and 127 1728-1738 Ellis Street t ^ Mouso's East Side Grocery Staple Groceries and Provisions Normal Students' Accounts Solicited Corner Holly and Jersey Street Phones 3550 and 3551 I _ * ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 November 3 - Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, NOV. 3, 1917 3 CHRISTMAS FOR THE Sometime ago the students planned to each contribute to a $100 fund to send 100 Christmas boxes to our soldiers in France. Miss Cassie Cales told us Monday morning that the work of packing the boxes was now completed, and that they were all ready to send. She unpacked one of the neat brown packages lying on the platform to show us just what each soldier would get. When he removes the brown wrapping paper he will find a real Christmas box with tissue paper and pretty ribbon. Inside the first thing to greet his eye will be an issue of the patriotic Messenger and a card with greeting from our Student Association. There was also a book, a game, a deck of playing cards, a tablet, envelopes, a pencil, a Christmas card, a shaving stick, a large handkerchief and a box containing fruit, dates, figs and raisins, and a cake of chocolate. The gifts were so well selected and the sentiments that prompted them so strong that we feel that they can not help but convey a Christmas spirit of cheer to the hearts of the recipients. It was suggested that we also send letters to the boys, to reach them in time for Chi-ist-mas. The letter should be signed and then given to the Student Association, and after being censored will be forwarded to France. It has been thought best to make no allusions to relatives there but to write letters of such moral strength and good will that they will be encouraged and know that those at home keep them in their thoughts at all times. • : • " " THE FAIRY ENCAMPMENT Last week there were many questions asked us about the little white huts beside the campus walk to Riswan. They wanted to know just what we nature study people were doing out there. One of our friends, with a dainty imagination, called it the "Fairy Encampment." Our imaginations are at work too. But we have to look several years ahead for their fulfillment. We hope in time to make what landscape gardeners call aPerennial Border and maintain in it a succession of bloom through all the summer. The beginnings of all things have to be small. This fall we have been transplanting into that bed perennials that last summer nature study classes started in the greenhouse. We have set out two hundred and seventy young plants of the tall and Dwarf Antirrhimms — Snapdragon — the Wallflowers, Yellow Alyssum, White and Red Oriental Poppies and Cup and Saucer Canterbury Bells. All of these except the Canterbury Bells, are perennials and will grow larger and have more blooms with each succeeding year. The little tents were to protect the newly transplanted plants from the wind and sun on the campus. These were given us by the Federal Bulb Farm through the kindness of Mr. Griffin. We look for a gay showing of yellow blossoms in that corner next spring. I. A. B. BELLINGHAM HARNESS CO. Leather Goods -Store Traveling Bags, Suit Cases, Ladies' Purses, and Trunks. 211 West Holly Street At the special Y. M. C. A. meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 30, Dr. Nash addressed the men on the subject of "Y. M. C. A. War Services." Following is a resume of his address: At this time when war is in the air, it is natural that we turn our attention to war. It is hoped that the interest of everyone be forcussed in this work. A fund for recreation work at the front is needed. The Y. M. C. A. stands for cleanness of life, first of all. General Green of Camp Lewis refuses to let his men go into Seattle unless the city is cleaned up. We want the Y. M. C. A. to work among the soldiers in earnest, upright, manly ways, to make them clean, wholesome men, and to keep them so. The seven Y. M. C. A. buildings at Camp Lewis are packed every night by men desirous of the joys and comforts and the religious instruction there to be found. The Y. M. C. A. secretaries are looked up to in the camps. A touch with the spirit is the preliminary in military activities. People now tearing at one another's throats are praying to the same God. And the same God can't grant the prayer of him who is in error. We all have consciences and yet we do not always answer to the call of conscience. We sometimes act contrary to this voice which, some say, is the voice of God. I think conscience the standard within ourselves that guide us to the best within us. The conscience element within us is subject to constant growth and change. Our conscience point of view'may"vary 'greatly;" "a's" did"tliat of Saul of Tarsus. The Spartan mother, believing that only the strong should survive, would leave her defective child to be devoured by wild beasts, at the call of conscience. We must be prepared to sacrifice, both in financial and physical Avays. When duty calls, let us be ready to respond. If the call to service in a military way comes, let lis be ready to answer. Can't we, as Y. M. C. A. men, sacrifice? Eliminate a few of our luxuries that those at the front may be spared from ruin. We are believers in :-i Supreme Being, and as such we can be sympathetic, helpful workers. Men everywhere are agreed that the Y. M. C. A. is the great potent influence for good. Let us realize our opportunisms. Let us do our part! CHUCKANUT TRIP. On Friday. October 26, a jolly party of Normal students, with Mr. Wm. Edson, as guide, gathered on the campus at nine o'clock, prepared to climb Mt. Chucka-nut. At 9:15 o'clock they struck the trail to the South Side, continuing out the Lake Samish road, along the new Pacific Highway to the trail at the gravel pit. From the interurban Highbridge station the trail led directly to the top of Chuckanut. At one place where the trail branched some of the party in advance of the guide, took the wrong direction. Aften an hour or so of fruitless wandering around and much calling back and forth across ravines, they joined the main party at the top just in time for lunch. The top was reached just at noon. A large fire was built and hot coffee was greatly enjoyed along with the rest of the lunch. Mention must be made of the Scotch collie dog which had followed along. He was with those lost ones who came up late, fagged out with climbing, and ravenouslv hun- Our Anniversary Sale Ends Saturday, Nov. 10 We are offering rare bargains in Ladies' Suits and Coats, Underwear, Hosiery, and Dry Goods. Once a Buyer Here—Always a Customer KEMPHAUS C CO. 206-208 West Holly St. Pictorial Review Patterns If it's Smajm CANDIES AND ICE CREAM It's the Best 119 East Holly Com • f ( NEW STOCK OF WATERMAN PENS, f * - | fY ? J W E A L S 0 CARRY SHEAFFER PENS. I I I M 11 AND CONKLIN PENS. ALL GOOD, O I ALL SELF-FILLING, All Guaranteed. E. T. MATHES BOOK CO. gry. Everyone donated pices of sandwiches for the dog's lunch. Although it began to rain hard during lunch, every one was still in high spirits when at 1:45 the start for home was made. The descent to the main road took only thirty-five minutes. At the South Side the party split, each going his own way. All during the hike, Mr. Edson, the guide, pointed out places of interest to those who were unfamiliar with this section of the country. Those of the party surely wish to thank Mr. Edson for his kindness in conducting the Mt. Chuckanut hike. MARION SIMONTON. On Tuesday the assembly was delightfully entertained by Miss Stella Johnson who played, "To a Waterlily," by McDonald and Valse Vienesse. FROM THE TRAINING SCHOOL Tillie Hanke October 18, 1917. Seventh B Language The Adventures of a Base Ball I was made in a big factory and then the big man put me in a box and sent me to a store. The man unpacked me and sold me for thirty cents to a little boy. The boy put me in his pocket. It was dark in the boy's pocket. I didn't see light again until I was in a big field where there were a lot of boys. One boy took a big, hard stick, they called it a bat and hit me in the head with it. Another boy caught me. Then they did it again. The little bod didn't Both hand and brain are guided by the eye— and good vision means b e t t e r work, more quickly and more easily done. Have the right glasses fitted bv Woll, 200 W. Holly Street. catch me that time but I flew right past him and landed in the soft grass by some pretty white daisies. The little boys never saw me again, for I was lost far down among the flowers. LOST MARRIED OR STOLEN Alice Welch, '17, Victim of the Little Blind God A card in the possession of Mrs. Snider, secretary to the president, reads as follows: "Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Welch announce the marriage of their daughter, Alice E., to Capt. Thomas L. Dyer, on Friday, August seventeenth, nineteen hundred seventeen, Seattle, Washington. At home, Sept. 14, 711 Bell Ave., Lawton, Okla." A wedding of much interest and surprise was that of Miss Ellen Dikon Wood, of Portland, and Lieutenant Louis B. Gloman. The wedding took place in San Francisco, Oct. 6. Mrs. Gloman is a June, '17, Normal graduate. Mr. Gloman was a Junior last year. He is attached to Motor Truck Company, No. 322, which is now enroute to New York, bound for immediate service in France. Miss Christine Falconer, a June graduate of last year, and Mr. Lonnie Morris were married in Port Townsend, Oct. 22. Mr. Morris is with the Washington Coast Artillery, Ninth Company, stationed at Fort Casey. Miss Annie Krohn of Seattle, and Mr. Aithur Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Watson, of 1208 C street, were married Saturday, October 20, at Everett. Mrs. Watson is well known here, having attended the Bellingham Normal school last year. Mr. Watson was formerly a member of the Washington Coast Artillery, Ninth company. Mr. and Mrs. Watson will make their home in Seattle. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 November 3 - Page 4 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, NOV. 3, 1917 The We'eklv Messenger Published by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham. Entered in the Postofflce at Bellingham, Wn., as second-class matter. Union Printing Co., Printers. Subscription rates by mail, $1.00 per year in advance. Single copies, 5 cents. Advertising rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager of the Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wn. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - WM.' O. EDSON BUSINESS MGR. - - CASSIE C. CALES DEPARTMENT EDITORS Associate Albert Booman Literary Mrs. Josephine Converse Boys' Athletics Reinhart Hansen Girls' Athletics Regina Frank Calendar Myrtle Pugsley Faculty Marie Burcham Auditorium Hazel Huntsberger Auditorium Bessie Windley Club News Overseer Myrtle Pugsley i Marie Johns Philip Montag Humor lt; Stacy Tucker / Edith Palmer • Arpra Towhe Announcements Willard Yerkes Correspondence Reuben Aim Exchange Helen Upper Unclassified Vera Juul Society •-•--.., - Amy Estep Alumni Estella Burnside (Madeline Adams Stenographers ?Edith Palmer 'Grace Thomas ORGANIZATION REPORTERS Senior Class, Arvid Frisk; Junior Class, Linton Bozarth; Philomathean Club. Ruth Coryell; Thespian qiub. Hazel Huntsburger; Rural Life Club, Mabel Dumas; Alkasiah Club. Gail MacKech-nie; Alethian Club, Ruth Fowler; Chorus, Nellie Dick; Edens Hall. Faith Condit. AMERICA, HERE'S MY BOY This is the very heroic cry of the mothers of the Nation. It takes a stout heart and an inulaunted spirit to stand by unflinchingly, while the very flower of our land goes forth to war on foreign soil, but a soldiers mother cannot afford to cry, for he must carry naught but memory of her brave, farewell smile away with him, and the great power that give's her the strength and courage with which to send him away with a smile is HOPE, the hope that "springs eternal in the human breast," the hope that makes her believe in his success and safe return. —Ye Rounde Table. Evidently some one has formed the conception that the Messenger is a musical publication, at least we have received a series of items headed, "Messenger Notes'." • If anyone wonders if the Normal girls are patriotic he should have seen the crowd ' of industrious and enthusiastic girls who worked all day last Monday packing the Christmas boxes to go to the soldiers at the front. Or again, he should have the opportunity to look across the auditorium during assembly, and see the whole audience glistening with the motion of new knitting needles. We find it no longer necessary to publish between every two articles in the paper the question, "Are you doing your bit?" The knitting needles have answered it. Contributors to the Messenger, won't you please allow us to print your names ? If every one did this it would make the paper immensely more interesting. It is not always possible for the Messenger staff reporters to hear all that goes ! oh about the Normal, especially thati': which is of a social nature. If those tinder whose auspices socials or parties' are' conducted would see to it 'that* a"- report of functions reaches the Messenger, the givers of the parties and the Messenger would profit mutually. There are always some people who, without taking any credit for their efforts are accustomed to put their shoulders to the wheel and boost. Many articles have come to the Messenger from people who will not take credit for them, but contribute to the Messenger purely from their generosity and spirit of altruism. While we wish that these people would no longer keep us from attaching their -signatures to their contributions, we still wish to express our gratitude for the interest they have taken in the Messenger. Following is a list of people who contribute to the Messenger: Clara Alinder Alberta Alinder hrd dluu Alberta Lemon Jen. Mc'Roberts Anna Johnson. Mrs. Edmunds Mrs. Kathleen Nolte Blanche Cummings Edith Dow. $ 1 , 7 5 0 The above is the apportionment assigned to the Normal school for the Y. M. C. A. work in the army. Can we raise it? We can! We must! We're going to! It is a privilege to enter this campaign for the manhood of our soldier boys. We have had a chance to help win the war by purchasing Liberty Ponds, but now is our opportunity to help win a victory which is as great (and we dare to say so) as the success of the war itself, the victory of manhood over vice and sin. There may be those of us, despised and unpopular as they are, who question the cause of our own Uncle Sam in this war, but even the meanest of men will not question the righteousness and nobility of the campaign for the purity and honor of the soldiers who return to citizenship after this war. Surely Miss McAbee in her splendid address to the student body has sounded a note which rings in the hearts of all of us. Surely there has been kindled in our souls an eagerness and a burning anxiety to do all that is within our power to conserve the purity of American manhood. What are mere cold dollars if we can save by them the character and honor of our young men. We were touched with pity to hear the incident related by Miss McAbee in which a meeting of soldiers at a Y. M. C. A. hut in France was described. A show of hands was called for of all soldiers who would be willing to return to their homes after the war. Not a single hand was raised. Then, after the ceremonies, a young boy of seventeen came forward and explained that no one seemed to .understand their situation. They could not honorably return to then-people. Oh, for the power of speech and pen to awaken the sleeping public to the realization of the stupendous tragedy which their failure to respond to this plea will culminate! Cannot something be clone to stop these terrible things of which we hear? Can we in the sight of our God in heaven peacefully and knowingly allow these things to occur? Oh, people of the-.Bellingham Normal School, wake to the cause of honor and sacrifice until it hurts! Throttle the dragon which is preying upon the purity of our soldier boys, give the Y. M. C. A. the seventeen hundred fifty dollars, and heap the cup until it runs over. ME IH OF AMERICAN GIRL Miss Baylor, who comes to us from Indianapolis and was one of the sprinci-pal speakers at the W. E. A., gave an address in the assembly last Thursday afternoon on the Education of the American Girl that has been the subject of many discussions among the girls here during the past week and her treatment of it invariably received their hearty approval. Miss Baylor showed us_quite forcibly in what respects our present education for girls is failing to meet their needs. She reminded us that formerly very few girls received an education, in fact only those who were called for a mission, displayed a special aptitude or were governed by the whim of a parent. Many of the people of the time of Charles IT. thought as did his courtier when lie said that the education of a girl consisted in teaching her to cook well. Since then there has been a gradual change in sentiment until now thousands of girls are graduating from colleges and universities every year. They complete the same courses of study tradition has authorized for men. In connection with their chemistry and physics tliey study batteries, telegraphy and electric light plants but they have not been taught to apply any of the principles learned to household sciences. In planning any course of study our first consideration should be the need it is to fill. In order to plan an education for girls, therefore, we should go out into the world and find what they are doing. We learn that ninety-five per cent of all women become home-makers, but still it is practically impossible to make home economics one of the required subjects in the school curriculum. Ninety-five per cent of everything consumed is controlled bv women, yet they are not taught the art of adjusting the income to the needs of the family. Many other things, such as devices fo'tf the saving of time and labor should be taught as they are almost essential to the efficient home-maker: But in planning an adueation for women there are other things that must be taken into account. 2.8 per cent of all women are wage, earners sometime during their life. A large number of these are teachers, but it is a great mistake to think this is the only line of work for girls. The tendency to believe that the teacher acquires a touch of culture that is denied to other professions has influenced many girls that really are much better suited to other occupations to take up the work of teaching. Miss Baylor is looking to the time when there will be a system of elimination in the Normal school which will eliminate all students excepting those peculiarly adapted to teaching. It is an important mission of both parent and teacher to help others find themselves in the vocational line to which they are best suited. Another phase of a girl's education that is now demanding our attention is occasioned by her increased civic responsibility. Women now vote, hold office and in other ways enter into the great social life and problems of the times, and she should be prepared to meet these duties. After this war there is coming a wonderful change in the education of the American girl, and .as teachers we must confront the problem of making her education fit her to meet her responsibilities in. life. HOUSEKEEPERS WILL PICNIC In assembly, Tuesday morning, of last week, Miss Woodward reminded the girls who are batching, both those in the Student Body and in the Faculty, that there was to be a picnic given for them in the near future, the same as last year. She asked them to keep a caieful account of their expenses, including all boxes from home, and be prepared to make a statement of that account at the picnic. The aim will be, of course, to keep expenses just as low as possible, remembering that sufficient nourishing food must be had in order to insure good health. The girls are looking forward to this occasion with much pleasure. MISS ORMSBY GOES EAST Thursday evening Miss Sarah Ormsby left on the Great Northern for Chicago, 111., where her father is seriously ill. She will remain away a little over two weeks and in her absence Miss Frances Ireland will conduct cooking classes and make the fruit cakes which are to be sent off with the Christmas boxes to the soldiers. UNDERWEAR NEWS Whether you buy the least expensive cotton garment or the most expensive silk and w7ool, you get all the improvements that distinguish Wahl knit underwear. The shoulders have a natural slope, the seams are soft and smooth, their shapliness keeps them from gaping and comfortable at every point. Not a wrinkle or fold, or bulkiness anywhere. They fit the feminine figure as a glove fits the hand. Cotton Union Suits $1.10 to $1.75. Wool Union Suits $2 to $3.75. Silk and Wool Union Suits $2.75 and $3.75. Cotton Vests $1.25 and $] Cotton Pants 50e to 90e. Wool Pants $1 to $1.75. The J. B. WAHL Store EXCLUSIVELY WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' READY-TO-WEAR APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 November 3 - Page 5 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, NOV. 3, 1917 5 ALUMNI GATHER AT TACOMA Friday noon at Tacoma alumni members of Bellingham held a meeting in the Lutheran church. After lunch they gathered in the auditorium of the j church for speeches. Among those who j spoke were Miss Hayes, Mr. Moody, Dr. | Deerwester, Professor Forest, Mr. Klem- j me. Mr. Roy O'Dell and Mr. Kibbe. Mr. Klemme spoke on optimism. | Dr. Nash reflected the activities of the ] school and recounted the earnestness j and enthusiasm of those now attending [ Normal, and recommended them as wor thv future alumni members. EDENS HALL MASQUERADE PARTY Edens Hall girls had a very spooky Hallowe'en party last Saturday night. Each girl invited an outside girl. The party took the form of a masquerade and each one came costumed as she chose: Between seventy and eighty giris were present. All the lights in the halls and front rooms were turned off and Jack o' lanterns furnished a dim light on a scene haunted by bats, owls and black cats. Everyone was taken to the dining room which was festively decorated with black and yellow streamers and spooky Inexpensive and Highly Valued Christmas Gift Make your friends a Christmas present of an enlargement from one of your best negatives or from a negative containing something of interest to them. A room is more interesting and more tasty with good live, neatly framed enlargements on the walls than it is with bare walls or the usual loud prints generally offered for sale. DO IT AT ONCE Engb erg's Pharmacy The Big White Store faces. A jolly dance was enjoyed after which progressive games were played. There were eight different tables and :i different game was played at each table. The games were played in couples and the winners progressed. The most spooky room of all was the room in which the old witch and the ghost resided. Leaves were strewn all over the room and it was hung with white shrouds. Autumn leaves hung from the ceiling. Mrs. Blakesley made a splendid old witch as she stood in the corner over her iron kettle filled with bones, and told each damsel's fortune. Gene Coates. in another corner, as ghost, also read futures. Florence Townsend, a. Creek Coddess, and Eva McAbee in Spanish costume received at the door and ghosts directed the guests where to go. Peggy Andrews, dressed as a Hindoo, helped the ghosts to receive. Pearl Melang. a Turk, hypnotised with great success. Eva Tyler. Emerine Shannon, the house president, was dressed as a dainty little maiden in a white gown and Hallowe'en cap. A number of girls came dressed as boys, and some as little girls. Freda Lammers and Mackie Boss were wood nymphs, decorated with autumn leaves. Marian Eager was a Japanese girl, and Dorothy Beach a terrible pirate. Helga Nosi was a very lame old woman. Bessie Larson was a sweet little girl. Miss Gladys Hannan entertained at a birthday spread last Sundav night. Covers were laid for eight. The table was prettily decorated with yellow chrysanthemums and vines. Yellow-shaded candles shed a soft light over the room. Tn the center of the table stood the birthday cake, surmounted with nineteen candles, each placed in the center of a dainty yellow rose bud. The guests were regaled with dainties such as they often dream of and the evening passed quickly with games and songs. Those present besides the hostess, were Lisa Prest. Heloise Eggers, Freda Lammers, Foy Stevens, Aileen Driver, Mabel Carlson, Clara Jensen. Miss Cora Morrow and Miss Mabel Mc- Leod, two of the able and efficient staff of teachers in the Deming schools, conceived the idea of walking to Bellingham. and. accompanied by Miss Mildred Cook, proceeded to put the plan into execution last Saturday morning. The hike was begun at 7 o'clock in the morning and shortly after 11 the ladies arrived in the city, having accomplished the distance between sixteen and seventeen miles in a litle more than four hours. Dr. and Mrs. Kaylor entertained Miss Margaret MacKinnon, Mrs. Ethel Brown, Miss Calla Van Sycle and Mrs. Lida J. Snyder at lunch on Thursday. The table was prettily decorated with red carnations. A goodly number of city teachers visited Normal classes on Thursday. KJ s AMERICAN WALLACE REID and ANITA KING IN— "The Squaw Man's Son" - Monday and Tuesday MAE MARSH IN— "Polly of the Circus" 128 W. HOLLY STREET Famous LUNCHES .FRENCH PASTRIES AND DELUXE CHOCOLATES Roy Meek of Blanchard was a Normal visitor on Thursday. Miss Sperry returned from a business trip to Michigan Tuesday night. Dr. Nash is now adding his deep bass voice to the sum total of the mixed chorus which meets on Monday evenings. ' Rev. Dr. L. 0. Baird of Seattle was a brief visitor here Tuesday. Messrs. Hoppe, Klemme and Parish are in the extension field, speaking at institutes. At a special meeting of the faculty it was decided to give extension work to the soldiers at American Lake without charge. On Thursday evening, October 25th, Miss Ormsby left for Chicago to visit her father who is quite ill. Rev. A. I. Perch, pastor of the Congregational church in Lowell, visited Miss Emma Zehle and Miss Bessie Larson on Thursday. Beware of girls who are knitting colored yarns. They are not knitting for the soldiers. A reception was given the Normal students of Lutheran preference at the Swedish Lutheran church, Wednesday night, October 21. Mrs. A. J. Holland was guest of honor at a luncheon given by her friends Saturday at her home, 508 Garden street. The table was prettily decorated with autumn greens and a large bowl of yellow chrysanthemums formed the center-, piece. Several musical selections and readings were given by Mrs. Van Derzer, Miss Hazel Huntszerger and Miss Louise McPherson. TRI-NORMAL BANQUET IN TACOMA A tri-Normal banquet was held during the W. E. A. meetings at Tacoma, at the Ingleside private hotel in that city. Although the banquet was quite impromptu, it was well attended. About twenty-eight Bellingham teachers were present. About a dozen represented' El- (Continued on Page Six) For the Best Shows all the time—go to Liberty* Theatre ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 November 3 - Page 6 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, NOV. 3, 1917 Organizations CHORUS NOTES The Chorus met as usual on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Miss Marian Schofield played Chopin's Polonaise in an effective manner, while the Misses Mary and Elizabeth Smith entertained in a very unique and pleasing style by giving several German Folk songs. ALKISIAHS PLANT BULBS The Alkisiahs enjoyed a pleasant evening, Tuesday, in planting bulbs for their annual sale—before the Xmas holidays. Miss Baker obtained a limited number of the bulbs for the club as well as for her nature study classes. The bulbs will be on sale before Christmas at fifteen cents each. After the planting a delightful picnic supper was enjoyed in the cafeteria lunch room. The Alkisiahs voted to have knitting made a part of the entertainment of the year. Plans are swiftly materializing for the annual play to be given just before the holidays. The play will be given under the direction of Mr. Hughes. The initiation of Thursday, the 25th, was very entertaining, and was followed by light refreshments, after which the newly-made members gave evidences of their vocal powers. Among those to become members were Josephine Sanford, Heloise Eggers, Charlotte Fink, Margaret Laizure, Mackie Ross, Avis Dodge, Mamie Moore. Georgia Coble, Ruth McClelland, o^dith Hen-drickson, Hazel Olson, Grace Sehill, Catherine Fifield, Georgia Springer, Marie Burcham, Bernice Gorham, Ha Nash, Gail Price. Hellen Hillier, Margaret Newman, Esther Waldo, Selma Gene Coates, Fay Stephens, Kathryn McLaughlin. All members are requested to be present at the business meeting, Monday morning in room 205. THESPIANS HAVE HALLOWE'EN SOCIAL An air of spookiness pervaded the halls in which was held the regular meeting of the Thespian club last Thursday evening. With Miss Huntsburger acting as a witch fortune teller, and Miss Christ - insen as gypsy fortune teller, a pleasant and exciting evening was enjoyed. Refreshments suitable to the occasion were served and every one voted the occasion to be a grand success. The program was as follows: Origin of Hallowe'en.. Marion Wheaton Old English Observance of Hallowe'en : Reinhardt Hansen Solo Margaret Burnham Old Fashioned Games and Songs Marie Armstrong Reading Marie Christinsen I Y. W. C. A. MEMBERS MIX 'After a Aveek's active campaign for n lt;jsw members the Y. W. C. A. held a We Cater to the Normal Students' Trade Normal Grocery" mixer Tuesday, October 23, in the large gymnasium. The association was divided in four classes whose good-natured rivalry and class spirit was felt throughout the stunts that were performed. Points were given for the winning contests and the one having highest score won the honor of leading the grand march to the refreshments. The Freshmen, who are as a rule considered xather green and stupid bore aloft the banner at the head of the line. Dainty refreshments of tea and wafers were served in the cafeteria. The various classes gathered together around the tables so as to better express their overflowing good spirits in yells and songs. The enjoyable afternoon hour closed by singing the beautiful hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." OHIYESA LITERARY SOCIETY On Thursday evening, Oct. 25th, the Ohiyesa Literary society held its initiation exercises in the little gym. The room was decorated with streamers of orange and • black, while leering black cats, flying witches and grinning Jack o' lanterns peered out of dark corners and shadowy places. Promptly at 8 o'clock the receiving line of old members was formed and as each new member passed down the line he clasped the hand of a clammy corpse, a cool sticky ghost, a slippery, icy, horrifying ghost, each being more dreadful than the last, amid the groans and wierd darkness. Next was the branding of each new member with a feather, the sign of the Ohiyesa, and after this the agonizing duck walk around the entire gymnasium. Impromptu stunts from the new members followed; all were clever and hugely enjoyed. Following this was the relay races and then as" the time for departure was drawing near the group of tired but merry ghosts gathered around, the table and told ghost stories to accompany the refreshments. At 10:30 "Long live and prosperity to the Ohiyesa Literary Society" was drunk in (sweet) cider and the various members departed for their homes. SENIOR REPORT OF OCT. 23 The Senior meeting was called to order by its president, Mr. Holbrook. After the minutes were read, an interesting discussion as to the validity of the new constitution took place. It finally was decided by the class to accept it as it had been passed on at the previous meetings, with the subscription, however, that all Seniors pay the membership fee of 50c, in order to make themselves eligible voters. Miss Jean Almond objected to having the Junior lads present at our mixer, which was postponed for one week. She managed to get the girls to carry her motion. One of the accomplishments at the meeting was the election of Reuben Aim, sergeant-at-arms, and Paul Washke, yell leader. A committee was appointed to meet with Miss Sumner and Mr. Hoppe to arrange for the Senior play that is to come a few months later. The Senior colors ai-e black and sold. PHILO NOTES Cards have been received announcing the marriage of Calla Van Cleave, a Philo of 1913-14, to Mr. Philo B. Soles of Tacoma. We rejoice to know that Mrs. Soles was so filled with the Philo spirit as to choose a husband by that name. Oct. 23, 1917. To the Philos of B. S. N. S.: We, the undersigned teachers in Lewis county, assembled here in Chehalis during institute wish to extend to you our (Continued on page 7.) HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Bakery Goods. We make a specialty of Fancy Cakes to Order. Sweet Grocery Co. 1021 ELK STREET FOR EIGHT YEARS CAVE Has stood for Pure, Clean, Wholesome CANDY AND ICE CREAM SOCIETY (Continued from page 5). lensburg. and a half dozen were from Cheney. The committee asked Dr. Nash to be toastmaster. President Black was unable to be there, but President Sho-walter of Ellensburg responded. His talk set forth the definite call of the hour so fas as Normal schools are concerned. SECOND GRADERS MAKE JELLY The children of the second grade have been making crab'apple"jelly like mother makes it, and now they are planning some day to go to the jelly factory and see it made in a wholesale fashion. Miss Harper, their language teacher, has been helping them make their jelly. KINDERGARTEN CELEBRATES HALLOWE'EN Hallowe'en was celebrated by the Kindergarten, with a Hallowe'en program and a little party Wednesday morning from nine to eleven. Little Virginia Bever sang, "Scamper Little Leaves." The kindergarten children, like the second grade, also made their own Jack o' lanterns in nature study. Little games played were Pumpkin Head game and Jack o' lantern game. George Hohl led the Jack o' lantern game. The little people served refreshments of popcorn and candy in little baskets. Quite a few mothers were present as visitors. Faculty members who were visitors were Dr. Nash, Prof, and Mrs. Bever and Mrs. Phillipi. There are sixteen children now in the sub-primary, and there were about twenty visitors at the morning exercises. SECOND GRADE HALLOWE'EN PARTY The second grade children of the training school had a jolly Hallowe'en party Wednesday afternoon at two-thirty. With the help of Miss Graves, their supervisor, and Miss Rowena Limmerman and Miss Edna Johnson, their teachers, the little boys and girls spent a happy afternoon playing Hollowe'en games and folk dancing. The children made their Jack o' lanterns in their nature study work, in which they have been studying the pumpkin. The children did many other interesting things with the pumpkin in their nature study work. They are each planting seeds at home to observe how the pumpkins grow, and they are also planting a bed of pumpkins at school. They are writing a little story of the pumpkin seed, based on their observation in the nature study work. Eighteen children went home each with Jack o' lanterns to dream happy Hallowe'en dreams. Miss Jewell Cummings, mid-year graduate, 1917, spent Monday and Tuesday visiting at the Normal. Miss Cummings is primary teacher at Darrington, Wash, LAMKIN BROS. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE Handled With Care Phone 1943 Res. 617 21st St. Hotel Columbia W. R. TARTE, Mgr. Up-To-Date and Fireproof Elk and. Holly Free Bus SANITARY MEAT MARKET FRESH AND CURED MEATS FISH AND POULTRY 1017 Elk Street Can you save 12 cents a day or more? Let me show you the safest and best place to put it, with principal and interest guaranteed. C. M. OLSEN Phone 650 1325 Dock St. Get There on Time TAKE THE NORMAL-MONROE JITNEY S. A. GREEN A. H. Montgomery Dealer in Wood, Coal, Transferring Phone 1555 and 1556 1417 R. R. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 November 3 - Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, NOV. 3, 1917 7 Specialization Is the order of the day. You want specialty goods from a specialty manufacturer because by concentrating on one thing he can't help ...excelling — therefore buy "Athens" Underwear for Women, Cooper's "Klos-ed Krotch" Underwear for Men; R. G. Corsets; "Iron Clad" Hosiery for the whole family, and other excellent specialty lines found at the store of L G. COUNTRYMAN Dry Goods. 1316 Bay St. You Need A Good Watch for School Work. We have the styles that you want—Wrist or Chatelaine Watches. Special Attention Given TO NORMAL STUDENTS MULLER ASPLUND Jewelers to THE NORMAL SCHOOL TRADE Next to First National Bank v. / BAILEY'S Pecoting, Hemstitching, Pleating, Pinking, Waists, Skirts and Alterations, Button Holes 25c per doz. and up, Buttons covered Braiding Phone 818 207 Mason Bldg. L J , , E. D. MORLAN Up-to-date Shoe Repair Shop Satisfaction Guaranteed 1224 Elk St. Phone 761" I J MR. PHILIPPI SPEAKS The Choral club surprised us with two lovely selections for our assembly Thursday afternoon. Mr. Philippi then directed our attention to some new and very interesting literature on chemistry. He said that although he specialized in chemistry, he also took time for literature, history, music et cetra in order to be a better citizen, and suggested that although we may not have the opportunity to delve deeply into chemistry, we ought not to be entirely ignorant of it. Chemistry is making wonderful progress now in our own country as well as in Europe. For an example, before the war $100,000,000 a year was spent in manufacturing dyes, and three-fourths of this was done in Germany. When the war began we could not obtain the dyes so the United States had to learn to manufacture her own, and although at first not successful, they are good now. The Independent, beginning with Oct. 13, is publishing some very interesting articles on chemistry. They are written by a well known man, Mr. Edmund E. Slossom, and are valuable for both scientific and literary reasons. Mr. Philippi advises us to try to get an oppor-timity to learn more of this very vital subject, especially since we have such a good source of information available. TRUE EXPERIENCES OF A B. S. N. S. GRAD Oh, flower-strewn, roseate path of rural school-ma'ams, ven you are beset with obstacles. Ye pioneers, blazing ye trail over ye mighty mountains; ye soldier, marching, fighting, retreating; ye prospector, opening ye golden mouths, all, all are dimmed, all fade into insignificance beside the experiences of our teachers in Eastern Washington. W3ien a resistable force, in the form of a Ford, strikes a stump— Well—Miss Kathryn Cummings, a July, 1917, graduate, is teaching in Cres-ton, Wash., and oh! the lengthy narratives of experiences with real coyotes— and with Fords! The last mentioned was almost a serious experience, as Miss Cummings, being an amateur at the wheel felt so competent as to try to climb a stump on high. Then something bent, with a big "B"—namely spoke and radiator rod. But far be it from Miss Cummings to shirk her duty, being a B. S. N. S. graduate. She must be alive to emergency. (Thanks to the training of our very efficient faculty.) She tugged and pulled —side by side with Duggie—to place said Ford upon the road once more, etc., etc., and all the rest that goes with it to make up the end of an imperfect day. Oh, school-ma'ams! Lovable, irresist-able school-ma'ams! Pioneers of the East! We of the West do greet you! lt;£ Organizations lt; (Continued from page 6). heartiest wishes and the season's greetings. It is only with the fondest memories that we recall our Normal days and particularly those in connection with the Philomathean Literary Society. We want you to know that the Philos, wherever we find them, are making good, and they are taking into their work the Philo spirit of loyalty and service. We want you to know that we think of you and often dream of the grand old times we had while there; and whether we know you personally or not is of little concern, but «'e know you as Philos. It is the wish of all that this year's club shall not only equal the merits of past societies but shall outshine them. It is only by such aspirations that we can hope to build a society that shall stand the test of time. Wishing you one and all the best of success and joy in this term's work we ai-e, as always, Philos, C. L. Hughes W. F. Hansen L. 0. Sord Herbert G. Heath Hazel M. Dickson Ida M. .Keto T. W. Allison D. C. Troth. By request, PHILOMATHEAN CLUB With great ti'epidation, twenty-four neophytes gathered at the club rooms last Thursday evening. However, they were allowed to enjoy the program which was opened with music by Mr. Yerkes, followed by Mr. Magnussen's parliamentary drill. Talks outlining the society's work and presenting its ideals were given by Miss .Jensen, Miss Almond and Miss Johns. A reading by Miss Bale concluded the entertainment for the "initiates," after which, scourged by Miss Reese, they were / WE RENT BUY, SELL OR EXCHANGE Furniture. Stoves. Sewing Machines, Etc. Jenkins-Boys Co. 210 East Holly St. compelled to entertain, in their turn, their superiors. For all their sins, past, present and future, did they do penance with abject mien; and in most gruesome manner. Punishment was meted out till all heard thankful sighs and went home to nurse their wounded spirits and bodies. Out of the fire though, have issued new Philos, staunch and true. THESPIAN PROGRAM At the regular meeting of the Thespian Dramatic club, the remainder of the new members signed the constitution, and very briefly expressed their pleasure in being a member of the club A new vice-president was elected as Miss Huns-berger was holding two elective offices. John Miller wa selected to that office, and Paul Washke to that of sergeant-at-arms. A Riley program was the feature of the evening. Biographical Sketch of Riley Margaret Otto "'Out to Auntie's House" Myrtle Pugsley Vocal solo Ruth Elander "Little Orphant Annie" Mrs. Higginson "Our Hired Girl" Chester Garden "Mrs. Jones's Confession" Marion Eager "That Old Sweetheart of M i n e " . . . . .. Hazel Huntsberger SISTERS' CLUB ORGANIZES A lively Sisters' club was formed Tuesday evening in Miss Mead's office. Already this new club has seventy members. The club was organized in order that each girl who has a brother who is a soldier may make things for him and that girls who have not brothers may adopt one. This organization is to work in harmonious connection • with the -Women's League, the Father club, and the American and Canadian Red Cross. The girls are planning many helpful things to do for the boys who are still at the training camps, in the way of equipping them and cheering them in their patriotic purpose. They are going to make such things as eider-down bed sacks, handkerchiefs, things to eat, and current magazines. They are also planning to make at least two rag rugs, hem dish towels and hand towels, and to get up Christmas boxes. They will go on hikes to get fox glove for digitalis and thus sooth the physical as well as emotional hearts of the soldiers. Among other things, of course, they will write comforting letters of good cheer to the soldiers. The officers of the club are as follows: President. Alberta Lemon; vice-pi-esident, Regina Frank, and secretary and treasurer, Alice Tucker. Another meeting was held Friday night and Hooverised refreshments were served. PHILOS HAVE PROGRAM AND JOLLIFICATION The Philos had a Hallowe'en party, and a splendid program Thursday evening, November 1. at 7:30. The program was as follows: Parliamentary drill Reuben Aim \'ocaI solo Eva McAbee Talk, "Origin of Hallowe'en" Anna Scanzon Debate . .. .Dorothy Beach and Anna Scanzon Piano solo Harold Rodolph Punch and Judy show Reuben Aim The Dwarf . . . .Dorothy Beach, and Anna Scanlon Hallowe'en stunt Calla Van Syckle, Marie Johns Saturday evening at eight o'clock all members of the Senior class will assemble in the gym, duly attired in hard time costumes. The hardest looking outfit will be given a reward. Get your "rags" together early lest some friend may get the ragged coat you planned to wear. Only those who have their receipts for their class dues will be admitted. The entire evening's fun will carry out the hard time spirit. Do come! The Seattle Club and Everett Club are already organized and under way. What are wre Taeomans going to do about it? LOAN FUND APPRECIATED: ' In our mail the following expressions of appreciation of the good work the Student Loan Fund is doing, were received : "I appreciate the loan which made it possible for me to complete the work and obtain pleasant employment. Wishing the Normal a pleasant and prosperous year." "I heartily thank the Student Loan Committee for the use of the money." "I certainly realize more and more how much of a help an institution like the Student Loan Fund is, and certainly thank you very truly." OWL PHARMACY t —« Absolute Safety Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check. We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Bldg. Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 November 3 - Page 8 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, NOV. 3, 1917 On Tuesday, in assembly, as a fitting precedence to the Liberty Day demonstration that took place in the evening, Mr. Bond spoke to us concerning the need of Liberty Bonds in the present crisis. We have been at peace so long that all our ideals point that way, and we have made no provisions for anything contrary to this state of affairs, Mr. Bond told us. This government lias been termed the '•Sleeping Giant," and Europe predicted that it would take ten years to thoroughly awaken this giant. However, we have fooled the prophets, and although less than a year has elapsed since this great government saw the need of changing its peace "policy, Europe is very much aware that the '"Sleeping Giant" in not only awake, but up and doing. Mr. Bond then gave some interesting statistics, viz., that there were 38,000,000 men on the battlefields of Europe, 21,- 000,000 of these belonging to the Allies We can easily appreciate the need of money, supplies, and munitions in order that these 21,000,000 men may be maintained. It is to be hoped that with the able support which this government h giving and will give to the Allies, great numbers of our boys will not have to go Mr. Bond then had us realize that the strength of an army lies in the backing it has. In other words, we must "do our bit" at home to strengthen the boys at the front. Mr. Bond read portions of President Wilson's letter to the Pope, in which the -President analyzed the attitude of this nation toward the war and warring countries. The fact that the Liberty Bonds were good investments is proved by the fact that the Bellingham National Bank has purchased $50,000 worth. As a people, we have cheerfully sacrificed our young men. Surely we will not be less cheerful in the giving of our dollars. "This is not alone a war of lives," Mr. Bond told us, "but of chemicals, ships and munitions, and it is suicidal for us not to equip properly our armies in the face of these facts." The government is getting the support of the masses by For wholesome food, well prepared and served by courteous maids, at reasonable prices, go to the Leopold Grill these $50 and $100 loans, because even the most humble, financially, may have a part in it. The importance of food conservation was then brought to our minds. There are 33,000,000 fewer meat producing animals in Europe than before the war began, and we sent three times more meat there than we used. Last of all, Mr. Bond would have us not to forget the Red Cross and its great work. There is something each of us can do for the furtherance of this work. Are we doing our bit? GREETINGS FROM KITSAP COUNTY We, the former students of Bellingham Normal, now teachi7ig in Kitsap county, and in institute in session at Bremerton, unite in sending greetings to the faculty and students of our Normal. Our best wishes and kindest thoughts are ever with our Alma Mater. Oct. 24, 1017. Josephine Beardemphl, Crosby, Wash. Lydia Beardemphl, Nellita, Wash. Edna Cochel Wykoff, Port Madison. Nora Olsen, Brownsville. Myra A. Callow, Suquamish. Mary L. Fredrickson, Waterman. S. L. Merriam, Charleston. Velma L. Dewey, Waterman. Florence Bourg. Port Orchard. Pearl .Johnson, Port Orchard. Esther Larson, Port Blakeley. Lulu F. Rau, Colby. Marget Andreason, Colby. IT. Grace MacKenzio, Bremerton. Leota Jameson, Port Orchard. Rena Johnson, Poulsbo Mrs. St. Nyholm, nee Ruby McKean, Brownsville. Florence Johnson, Port Blakeley. Maretta S. Cook, Port Blakeley. L. Merle Rogers, Bremerton. Mabel Bragdon, Bremerton. Catherine S. Grant, Port Orchard. Olive C. Lorentzen, Poulsbo. Alma Anderson, Port Orchard. Mary Iverson, Traceyton. Agnes Iverson, Bremerton. Flora E. Douglas, Chico. Clara Peterson, Manette. Gertrude Jacoson, Kingston. Lillian Nelson, Charleston. Frances Cochel, Port Madison. Lorene Carrol, Charleston. Gina Sierstad, Keyport. Frances Starks, Charleston. Elsie Ridlan, Charleston. Dorothy Yates, Bremerton. Kather'ine Eves, Port Blakeley. Clara Fatland, Pearson. Mrs. Staup, Silverdale. Hannah Anderson, Paulsbo. Ethel Malone. Colby. Ruth Johnson, Paulsbo. Irene Malone, Colby. Mamie Davis, Bremerton. Neil Purves, Winslow. Lottie Crawford, Bremerton. Jane Murray, Manzmita. Clara Bliss, Manette. Golda Ridlen, Charleston. Pearl M. Lehnherr, Charleston. Oscar Shobert, Port Madison. Margaret McDonald Hart, Charleston. R. J. Sehusman, Charleston. Olga Pederson, Port Madison. Jessie Mason, Bremerton. Margaret MacKechnie, Bremerton. Martha Jacobsen, Port Madison. Nellie Wood, Manette. May Monk, Manette. Loretta Beaver, Tracy ton. Vivian Whithman, Port Blakeley. Mary Trunkey, Rolling Bay. Vernine Smith, Bremerton. Ruth Turner, Pleasant Beach. Edna Calafont, Paulsbo, R. D. No. 2. Pauline Mclnnis, Chico. Mary M. Myers, Winslow. THIS AD GOOD FOR 25c ON ANY DOLLAR PURCHASE SATURDAY, NOV. 3 FLORAL EXCHANGE 102 W. HOLLY PHONE. 288 Community Silverware, Pyrex Glass Baking Dishes Universal Perculators, Chafing Dishes, Electric Irons, Electric Grills, Electric Hair Driers and Heating Pads MORSE HARDWARE COMPANY MISS M'ABEE MAKES APPEAL FOR Y. M. C. A. (Continued from Page One) probably the principal one was Mr. White This is a great question. Shall we make it possible for these men to return to us with the same high morality they had when they left? We are ignorant of what it means. We can not realize the importance of it. We spend a great deal for parties and other luxuries, but the sum we have given to promote this great work is pitifully small. As an example we boasted of the $10,000,000 we sent for the Belgium relief fund, yet we obtained $20,000,000 through increased commerce. But we are beginning to awaken to our responsibility and to be willing to give to this worthy cause. The apportionment for this state has been figured out and it will amount to $2.50 for each student and teacher. The delegates from the various schools promised the amount their school would give on this basis, and the figures run as follows: Seattle, Pacific College, $200; El-lensburg, $575; Moran, $200; Adelphia, $75; Puget Sound College, $450; University $10,000, and Bellingham, $1,750. The men on the battlefields are doing without many things, such as butter and sugar, that we consider essential, as well as their home and all that it means. Let us five so that we may checkmate the evil influences that are playing for our young men. After Miss McAbee had finished, Dr. Nash spoke somewhat further on the duty to our country. In order to give an idea of the actual conditions and the number of men involved he said that at the beginning there were thirteen million men assembled from Russia. Two million of these have been killed, two million are German prisoners, two million are lying wounded and seven million broken men are left to carry on the war. If we had the money to send 500 American Y. M. C. A. secretaries to Russia we might save a million of our boys' lives. It is not simply $2.50 that we should give. We should give $5.00, or $10.00, or our life. They are giving their lives for us and for freedom, can not we sacrifice for them? Some of our men are on the fighting line now, and if they have taken their first German prisoners, soon our papers will publish casualty lists and in them we will see the names of our friends and loved ones. Then we will be-o- in to realize and to be willing to sacri-. fice. not little things, but to sacrifice until it hurts. CHELAN COUNTY NORMAL CLUB SENDS GREETINGS The Chelan County Bellingham Normal Club, which met at the Teachers' Institute in W-pnatchee. took advantage of the warm weather and gathered for a beach party on the Columbia river on Thursday evening, October 4. After each member present had loyally done "his bit" toward conserving all the foodstuffs provided, the vice-president, Miss Erna Rheinberger, called a business meeting to order and the following officers were elected for the year 1917-18: Mr. A. S. Jensen, Leavenworth, president. Mr. F. C. Barker, Malaga, vice-president. Miss Ethel Scheidemantel, Wenatchee, secretary. Miss Ethel Milner, Malaga, treasurer. Mr. E. J. Klemme, of Bellingham, the gsiest of honor, brought greetings from the Normal and expressed the desire of the school to keep in touch with the lt;,) actuates and members throughout the state. It was :;. pleasure to meet Mr. V. iemmc. Although he came to institute as a stranger to many, the Bellingham Club counted him a friend be-iore he left. The secretary was instructed to send greetings to the Normal through the Messenger, and the evening closed with singing the Normal song. There are fifty members enrolled in ihe club, the only Normal club organized in the county, and these informal gatherings at institute and during the year bring back to memory the mfiiiv good times of former school days. GOOD FOOD EXCELLENT SERVICE REASONABLE PRICES WALTER S. ARMSTRONG 1311 Dock Street Large Stock of SERGE SCHOOL DRESSESPPPPP </mods>
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Title: Weekly Messenger - 1917 March 31
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1917_0331 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 March 31 - Page 1 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER Vol. XVI. Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917 No. 25 THE STUDENT COUNCIL PLAN For some time, Dr. Nash, members of the Fa
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Show more1917_0331 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 March 31 - Page 1 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER Vol. XVI. Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917 No. 25 THE STUDENT COUNCIL PLAN For some time, Dr. Nash, members of the Faculty and a group of students have been considering some plan by which the students might co-operate more closely with the Faculty in matters of discipline, etc. After due consideration and consultation the following plan has been drawn up and accepted by Faculty add Students. It being too late in the year to appoint new members according to the plan, the action of Dr. Nash in appointing the following council to act the remainder of the year was ratified by the Students: Margaret Bressler. Cosby Jackson. Blanche Sixeas. Cassie Cales. Louise Buchanan. Gerald Van Horn. Smith Carleton. David Paulsen. Authorization by Faculty. "A Student Council of not more than ten members to exercise advisory powers in matters of student discipline is authorized." Suggestions as to Organization. The Student Council shall consist of nine members of whom the President of the Students' Association shall be ev-officio chairman. The remaining eight members shall be chosen from the Senior and Junior classes as follows: Senior class: Two women and one man. Junior class: Three women and two men. Two vice chairmen shall be chosen, one from the women and one from the men. With the exception of the chairman, members of the Student Board of Control shall not be eligible for membership in the Council. Senior Class members of the Council shall be chosen at the same time and in th same manner that members of the Student Board of Control are selected. Junior Class members shall be chosen on the third Tuesday in September in the same manner that members of the Student Board of Control are selected. Vacancies in the Council shall be immediately filled by election. The Student Council of nine members is to co-operate with the President of the Normal School in the enforcement of high standards of conduct. l J (Continued on Page Eight.) P I O - A L E M FACULTY BANQUET HAYS PRESENTED Tonight on the Assembly Hall stage three one-act plays will be presented by the Philomathian and Aletheian Literary Societies. Rehearsals for these plays have been in progress for more than two weeks, and it is certain that some interesting results will be obtained. The two societies combined on the production in ordei mat they might offer a free performance to the public. Evenings of one-act plays have become exceedingly popular throughout the United States, and many of our large cities have constructed little theatres solely for the purpose of encouraging them. A variety of style is possible with these short dramas, and too, they are apt to be less pretentious than full length plays. Scenery and costuming oftentimes form the bug-bears of amateur productions, and the one-act play usually can be done simply, employing suggestion rather than elaborate realism. "A Pot of Broth," by W. B. Yeats, is a modern Irish comedy, an artistic masterpiece, and a lively and colorful act. It is played all over the country by discerning people, and has increased rather than lessened in popularity. "A Bright Morning," by Serafin and Joaquin Alvarez Quintero, is a new Spanish play, delightfully whimsical and picturesque. It has just been translated in Poet Lore, and is at this time making its first appearance in New York. Tonight's presentation will be the first in the Wfc.et. "Thieves" is a more or less dramatic sketch by Glenn Hughes, of the English department. It contains a considerable amount of atmosphere and offers an opportunity for good character work. Music for the plays will be furnished by the Normal School orchestra, under the direction of Madame Davenport- Bngberg. Since there is no admission fee, it is altogether likely that the auditorium will be crowded early; tnerfore students are advised to come in plenty of time for seats. The performance will commence at 8 o'clock. KLIPSUN PRIZE CONTEST. The Klipsun Prize Contest will close at noon on April 10. Get your stories and poems in before then. The faculty banquet to Dr. Nash, in honor of his accomplishments at Olym-pia, took place at the Hotel Leopold last Saturday night, and proved to be one of the memorable events of the school.year. The geusts included, besides Dr. and Mrs. Nash, and Mrs. Hunt of Aberdeen, S. D., the faculty wives and faculty husbands, and Messrs. Roth, Brown, Yale and Cleary, members of the state legislature from Whatcom county. In all there were jresent about eighty persons. Mr. Bever proved a versatile and entertaining toastmaster. He introduced the speakers by apt references to gods and goddesses—suggested, no doubt by the toast assigned Dr. Nash, "The Mills of the Gods." Without doubt the toast most keenly appreciated by all present was given by Miss Baker—"Our Appreciation." It was particularly significant that Miss Baker should voice the faculty's appreciation to Dr. Nash, for she alone is the one faculty member who has been with the school since its beginning, seventeen years ago. The Messenger is fortunate in securing for publication in this issue Miss Baker's toast. Mr. Bond spoke on "Our Students." He drew attention to the number enrolled at the opening of the Belling-ham Normal, the slow increase in those early years, in contrast with the tremendous recent growth. Dr. Nash replied felicitously to Miss Baker's appreciation. He reviewed the work at Olympia until the final announcement of 'fifteen and two-tenths.' Spaking for President F. J. Barlow, of the Board of Trustees, who was unable to be present, he referred to "Our Next Biennium." Mrs. Jane Bellis Colby sang delightfully the "Boosting Song," by Harriet Ware. Senator Brown responded to "Hobbies and Lobbies," giving a brief but highly interesting history of the bills that fought their way through the legislature and received the governor's signature before the Bellingham Normal could be established. Mr. Roth's "Bills I Have Known," proved a delightful bit of reminiscing, not without humor, of past legislatures and past bills. Mr. Yale, in "Legislative Sidelights," told of the hard work, energy and responsibility it takes to be a conscientious legislator. He gave a vivid pic- (Continued on page 8) Calendar Monday, April 2, 1917. Assembly, Mr. Scudder and Mr. Chute will speak. 3 -20. Boys' basketball practice, Se-home field. 4:10. Boys' Glee Club meets. 7:30, "Rose Maiden" practice.' Tuesday, April 3, 1917. 9:30. Senior class meeting. 9:45. Elementary class meeting, room 103. 3:20. TJkelele Club meets. Wednesday, April 4, 1917. Assembly. Musical program. 4:10. Choral Club meets. Thursday, April 5, 1917. 9 -30. Aletheia business meeting, Philomathean business meeting; H. L. S. business meeting. Y. M. C A. meets. 4:10. Y. W. C A. meets 7:30. Alkisiah business meeting. Thespian Club meets. Adelante club meets. Social-Democratic club meets. Friday, April 6, 1917. Assembly, Mrs. Termoat and Miss Drake. Saturday, April 7, UV7. 10:00 a. m. Studio Club meets. T ELECTS OFFICERS On Tuesday morning we met in the auditorium at students' hour to hold the annual election of officers. We were not all there, but those of us were there who take an active interest in student affairs. Wt) are indeed sorry to know, and to have it brought to our minds again, and again, that there are a large number in our own student body who care nothing about class meetings, or other group meetings outside of their class work. We are agreed that this class room work is very essential, in fact necessary that we may stay here, but there is another side to our school life i. e., the student activities of various kinds. We are certain that in a school as large as ours something can be found to appeal to each one of us. It makes no difference whether it is literary work, dra- (Con tinned on pape 8) ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 March 31 - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MARCH 31. 1917 Collars Collars You will notice a marked difference in them if sent to the Cascade Laundry They not only last longer, but they fit more satisfactory. Send 'em once and you will always. Collars Collars SENIOR N01ES! TAKE NOTICE Tuesday morning in a class meeting, Mr. Hoppe made an appeal for more members of the Senior Class to turn out for the play. It will not be so difficult to get enough girls, but the boys are lacking. Every boy should show his good spirit and turn out. All Klipsun materia,! must be in before April 18th, in order that there may be no' delay in getting the publication out. In order to have your individual pictures printed in the Klipstra, you must pay fifty cents to th.a treasurer, Mr. Troth. You who know that two times two is always four, can easily see that the sooner you pay this the better for all concerned. You have paid for your glossy prints and may get them from Mr. Hawkins, business manager of the Klipsun. At the next class meeting, Tuesday, April 3d, the class will choose its motto and flower, arlng some suggestion. Because Miss Alice Welch has not earned her credits in this school, she cannot serve as our representative on the commencement program. Therefore, it will be necessary for the class to choose another representative and that will also be decided at the next meeting. Our meetings have been well attended this semester and we hope the members .of the class will be even more attentive in this matter for the rest of the year. PAY YOUR DUES! Nora Haffley '10, after graduation, taught for awhile in Honolulu, but now she is teaching in the Tacoma schools. Grace Forbes ex '16 is teaching at Panther Lake, near Kent. John Hennes ex '16 teaching at An-ahola, Kanai, T. H., writes that everything is going beautifully. Scenery is great, but being the only white man there makes it "a la cemetery like." Ruth Childs '16 is teaching in Yakima. Tacy Clark '13 is teaching in the Seattle schools. She was of Klipsun fame. Fred Dees '14 is teaching at Entiat, where the peaches grow. Walter Johnson ex '17 wrote from Duvall that school teaching at times becomes discouraging and that he felt as though he were on his last "pegs." The principal came around, patted him on the back and now Walt feels like a new man. Vincent Boucher ex '17 and his sister, Florence ex '17, teaching at East Mountain View, were in for a Rural Life club meeting last week. Cecil Romaine ex '17, Ben Tidball ex '16, Grace Uhl '14, Helen Stenory '16, former Normal students, will be home next week for their vacation. Maybe we'll see them about the old school. Norene Costello '15 has substitute teaching in the Everett schools. Ethel Thompson ex '16 teaching near Seattle, will be back with us this summer. Era Franklin '12 is teaching in the Washington building of this city. Clia Gibson '16 has the primary grades in the Seattle Pacific College. Ruth Gottlieb, '12, our former school nurse, is teacher of fresh air for anemics and tuberculars at Price Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio. Robert Yoder '16 was married a little while ago to a girl from Menlo. If it's a stylish, natty, serviceable, shoe you want, remember Raymond's-the real shoe store. GEO. F. RAYMOND 110 East Holly St. S P R I N G Clothing, Hats and Furnishing Goods ARE HERE 122-126 E. Holly Corner R. R. Ave. HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Bakery Goods We make a a specialty of Fancy Cakes to order SWEET GROCERY CO. 1021 Elk St. Ifs the latest thing out "Naughty, Naughty, Naughty" Ha*te* Weils Piano Co. HOLLY STREET "Bellingham's Local Piano House" VERY INTERESTING Miss Everett and »sr. nond attended a Parent-Teacher's Association meeting at Pleasant Valley, Tuesday. Miss Baxter spent her vacation as a guest of Miss Almina George, assistant superintendent of city schools in Seattle. She enjoyed a very interesting visit with Dr. Bolton of the State University. Miss Baxter also visited the Domestic Science department in its new buildings. Miss Sperry visited with friends in Seattle and Tacoma during her vacation. She reports that the Y. W. C. A. Cabinet has been invited to the Cabinet conference of the Puget Sound association, April 6th, 7th and 8th, at the College of Puget Sound, in Tacoma. Miss Woodard spent her vacation in Bellingham and went with a crowd of students for her first trip up Chuck-anut. Miss McCown, Miss Ormsby and Miss Willoughby visited in Vancouver duing the vacation period. Sunday afternoon Miss Woodard and Mrs. Colby were entertained at a delightful tea given by Miss Helen Hol-linsted and Miss Marie St. Johns, at their rooms on the corner of High and Cedar streets. Dr. Kirkpatrick has asked Mrs. Colby to accept the secretaryship of the class being organized in the Red Cross chapter for first aid work. David Starr Jordan says, in The Call of the Twentieth Century, "The need of the teacher will not grow less as the century goes on. The history of the future is written in the schools of the day, and the reform which gives us better schools is the greatest of reforms. It is said that a teacher's noblest work is to lead the child to his inheritance. This is the inheritance he would win; the truth that men have tested in the past, and the means by which they were led to know that it was truth. "Free should the scholar be—free and brave,' arid to such as these the Twentieth Century will bring the reward of the scholar." ANSCO EX FILM As Mr. Bond would say it: I never use a hook and line To scare the fish to death Because I am so anxious that I fish with bated breath. "Red" B.: "Gee, a frog ought to be awful rich." "Red" Potter: "Howzat." "Red" B.: "Every time he makes a jump in the water he makes a plunk." HprJE Ansco Vest- Pocket Speedex catches swiftly moving figures without a blur. I t g e t s into action quickly when every second counts. You can change the focus, the speed and opening of the shutter instantly and accurately while viewing the image in the finder. Let us show you this camera. Other Anscos $2 to $55. L Owl Pharmacy ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 March 31 - Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MARCH 31,1917 THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY JOHN MASON AND ALMA HUNLON in the Libertine TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY PEGGY HYLAND and ANTONIO MORENO in HER RIGHT TO LIVE Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 5—6—7 THEDA BARA in the TIGER WOMAN Weber (rushing wildly into the locker room : "The war is all over, the war is all over." King: "All over, all over, did you say?" Weber (rushing wildly out of the locker room : "Yes, all over Europe." The Brown J Studio Seniors If you have not as yet had your photos made for the Klipsun do not delay, but come down soon while there is yet time—But come right along—which means NOW* Brown Studio Elk and Holly 10 DR. BYRON'S GROCERY and HOME PRODUCT MEAT MARKET We make deliveries daily all over the City Phone 426 214 East Holly "It is my experienc in life that we do not always welcome seniority with enthusiasm, but tonight I am glad that I am the senior member of the faculty, because it is a pleasure to me to express our appreciation of Dr. Nash. "A gifted woman orator of the last century once addressed a Congressional committee upon this subject: 'The Solitude of Self.' The title has always clung with me. 'The Solitude of Self!' From the first wail to the last moan all are utterly alone. "No one but the baby himself can know just how much pain he suffers when he cuts his first teeth. Even the one who loves him best in his old age will not be able to live one minute of his time as he nears the brink. "On the long highway of middle life there is this same solitude. The dust may be stiffling, the heat glaring, the road rough or monotonous or steep. We all bend beneath our packs. I can not carry an ounce of your pack. You can not carry one ounce of mine. "But there is a miracle that may happen to us. A sympathetic thought, a friendly glance, a word of commendation, a hand clasp and our packs lose their weight by half. We stand straighter and breathe better. "Maybe this is a mystic suggestion as to how we shall lose our packs entirely some day. "Up here on Normal Hill Ave are so crowded that we trample on each other's toes. We all know just how sharp are the elbows of the other fellow. Sometimes we almost smother because the rest of the crowd as so tall. In the office there is added to this the crush for time and when we go in to see you, Dr. Nash, there is so much work to talk about, so many plans to make, so little time, we hurry out to give the others a chance and forget to tell you the things Ave have thought. "That is why we are here tonight. We want to tell you, Dr. Nash, some things we have been thinking. When you came to us three years ago Ave all knew that you took upon your back a heavy, heavy pack. We could not carry an ounce of it. We could only give you a fair field and good will. We want to tell you hoAV straight you have stood under the load, how seldom your tracks have wavered, or your knees bent. We want to tell you that we believe in the ideals you are woVking for, the honest citizenship, the broad knowledge and kindly fellowship. We admire your catholic spirit. We appreciate the sincerity of your desire for harmony in our force. We accept your preferred good will, accept it with both hands, and offer in return our honest friendship. We do not pretend to have always agreed with you, anu Ave do not promise to in the future. We don't agree with each other but here is something Pelegren Martin Up-Stairs Clothiers Where you save money on your Easter Suit and Hat better, WE BELIEVE IN YOU. "We have not been unmindful these last months of the tremendous tasks you had on your hands. We know our real needs for good Avork and how impossible it is for the tax payers to fairly measure them. We know the far reaching influences beyond local control that have made a suitable appropriation particularly difficult to grant. We realize the problems on your hands today. "We have followed you with sympathetic interest. We are proud of what you have accomplished so far, Dr. Nash and we have faith in what you will do in the future. "I. A. B." CONTRIBUTION FROM A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT "SAFETY FIRST." I. Of all the Avonders I have seen The queerest Avas a submarine, Without a smokestack or a sail In shape it Avas a big gray Avhale. II. As I stood there in Avonderous plight, The big gray monster hove in sight. Out popped a man Avith a cheerful grin And said: "My boy, Avill you come in?" III. The big round eyes they glared at me That shOAV the Avay into the sea To shoot torpedoes at the foe And sink them far and deep below. IV. I thanked the man Avith graceful art And slid into her shining heart Just then the engine gave a roar I screamed "Please put me back on shore." V. You've listened to my tale of woe Take my advice. Don't go below. This land is good enough for me And may the same apply to thee. VI. I've never Avritten poetry As you can very plainly see. But if it does not suit your taste Don't be afraid to make it waste. VII. This little piece was hard to make NOAV this is really not a fake. I did my best to please your mind, So do not leave me far behind. —Written by GEORGE ULYSSES MILLER, N. H. S. A Sketch. To one who must walk down West Holly street on a February afternoon, (the usual type, not the rare sunshiny, springlike kind, when no one in his proper mind can fail to unearth a bit of joy everyAvhere) the task of finding a silver lining in every cloud may seem a trifle Herculean. On just such a daw, Avith the sky unusually laden overhead, the ground exceedingly miry underfoot, a feeling of corresponding gloom within, I came down West Holly street. To question that every cloud had lost its silvery tinge seemed absurd. I Avas just deciding that there must be occasions when even such a careful commissary as Nature runs short— even of such commodities as silver linings, Avhen I found a priceless one right on West Holly street. In the midst of most uncongenial surroundings, I spied a little almond-eyed, broAvn-faced Jap baby,. peering out of a shop windoAv at passersby, and reAvarding all Avho glanced his way Avith such an illuminating smile that the very sunshine seemed to have returned to West Holly street. —Evelyn Anderson. Mr. Hulse (looking the 8 o'clock school admin, class over for the first time): "This is the best looking class I've seen for a long time." (If there is any question why, just ask some of the members of the class.) EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING and Jewelry Manufacturing Club and Class Pin Manufacturing MULLER ASPLUND JEWELERS To the Normal School 104 R. HOLLY STREET Next to 1 st. Nat. Bank ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 March 31 - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917. Published by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham. Entered in the postoffice at Bellingham, Wn., as second class matter. Tit 11/ M IM a r the hands of irresponsible or inexper- I llC W C C K l y I H C S S C f l J J c i ienced persons, and the plan therefore fails; or the students are not given enough power, and self-government becomes self-government in name only, in which case it is also generally a failure. It is to be hoped that these two extremes may lt;»e avoided, and that the work may go on harmoniously. We have heard a few of the students express the opinion that the matter of leaving assembly before being formally dismissed might be one of the first things that the Student Council might take up for consideration. The Irish Ptg. Co. Printers Subscription rates, by mail, $1.00 per year, in advance. Single copies, 5 cents. Advertising rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager, The Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wash. Bditor-in-Chief....Mrs. Esther Shepherd Business Manager Cecil A. Folsom Department Editor*. Faculty Faith Condit Auditorium and Exchange F. Dodge Calendar Dorothy Herre Alumni and Personals....Albert Hennes Boys' Athletics Herbert Davis Girls' Athletics Jennie Kelly Literary Starr Sutherland Literary Ella Peterson Humor Howard Buswell Humor and Society....Mrs. Rose Davis High School Gertrude Kaufman Students at the Bellingham State Normal have for some time desired some system of self-government. Many have felt that the training that the students would receive under such a system would be very valuable. A plan for a certain degree or. sesr-government has now been drawn up and adopted, and a student council has been formed. This, we consider, is a forward step. If a plan of this kind fails it is usually due to one of two causes: Either the students are given too much power, the management of their affairs falls into The Philomathian and Aletheian Literary societies are to be congratulated on their fine school spirit in giving their entertainment tonight free of charge. It is a matter of great pride and interest that one of the plays to be presented is written by Mr. Hughes, of our own English faculty. Rackets Restating FINISHED TO ORDER IN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS PRICES $1.50 to $3.50. Normal Book Store Patronize Your Next Door Neighbor Our goods and prices are right. A full line of Groceries and Confectionery U. S. Post Office No. 8. Agency Pacific Laundry Normal Grocery P. G. GULBRANSEN, Prop. Phone 1041 OF When contributions are sent to the Messenger, to which a name or initials are attached, the Messenger accepts the signature in good faith as that of the contributor. Some time ago a poem entitled "Spring," and signed "C. C. C." was handed to us, and we published it in the issue of March 10. As Cassie C. Cales had handed in contributions before that time, signed "C. C. C", this poem has been generally attributed to her. We have received a communication from Miss Cales stating that she was not the author of this poem. May we request that all contributors sign their own names or *mt.ials to the manuscripts they hand in and not someone else's initials? We will not publish the name or initials if requested not to do so. If you send in contributions which are taken from Something new and enjoyable in other papers or bot«s, kindly state ^ e line of programs was given by the from what publication , in order that Thespians at their regular meeting on these contributions may not be mis- March 22nd in the shape of a movie taken for original work. program that was instructive as well — as entertaining. Students will remember the love Talk, "A Brief History of Moving Pic-story of Abraham Lincoln and Ann tures," Louise Buchanan Rutledge, which Supt. Bowler, of Fern- impersonations of "movie stars"— dale, told so fascinatingly in as- Pauline Frederick Mrs. Merriman sembly some weeks ago. Theda Bara Ruth Craig The following poem on Ann Rutledge ^ p . c k f o r d ^ , r R B „) is taken from Edgar Lee Masters Marie Christiansen Spoon River Anthology. ANNE RUTLEDGE. Marguerite Clark.: Vera Cume Out of me, unworthy and unknown, Talk, "The Production of Modern.... The vibrations of deathless music. Movies" ( Particular emphasis on With malice toward none, with trick pictures) Leonard Anstett charity toward all, A thrilling, three-reel drama entitled Out of me the forgiveness of millions "The Escapades of Loonly Liz in the toward millions, Moovies" And the beneficent face of a nation Cast: Shining with justice and truth. Loonly Liz Ruth Elander I am Anne Rutledge, who sleeps be- Land lady Mae Armstrong neath these weeds, Actor Ab Hennes Beloved in life to Abraham Lincoln, Actress Myrtle Pugsley Wedded to him, not through union, Director Paul Thompson But through separation. Camera Man John Miller Bloom forever a Republic, Boarder Freda Layton From the dust of my bosom." The next meeting of the Thespians, . April 5th, promises to be one of the "Why Freda, how cold your most enjoyable of the year, as plans hands are." a r e being made for an Alumni -pro- F. L.: "Yes, I forgot to wear my rub- gram. The Thespians are hoping that k e r s » a number of Thespian alumni and Sells Hardware Co. 1326 Commercial St Bellingham, Wash. WRIGHT DITSON Tennis Goods. SPECIAL DISCOUNT to Normal Students. Baseball Goods and Fishing Tackle. those Thespians not alumni, but not in school, will be present and contribute toward a very excellent program. One number, a short sketch, will be given by active club members. The conclusion of the program will be refreshments, i JUNIOR CLASS. The pins for the class of 1918 now are on sale at Muller Asplund, for $1.25 and $1.50. They are the Normal seal with the class numeral. Get yours as soon as possible. In a very interesting manner Rev. Harrison spoke of the first aid societies in connection with the Red Cross. He asked for volunteers to join the classes. Many more answered to the call than can probaDiy ne instructed. ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Bldg- Bellingham, Wash. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 March 31 - Page 5 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917. 5 Pacific Laundry Established 1889, Ellis Street First Laundry in Whatcom County. We stand for quality, work and service. We have 27 years of experience. PH1LO NOTES. Not long ago, the Philos distinguished themselves by going on probably the first picnic of the year. This -was in answer to the call for Klipsun snap shots. Every member has vited it one of the happiest events of the year, and if we are to judge from the character of the piurures taken, the day must have been a most eventful one. This is by no means to be the last picnic of the season for plans are already being made for a delightful series of expeditions during the remainder of the year. The officers for the last quarter have been elected as follows: President—Mrs. Folsom. Vice President—Mr. Bean. Secretary—Miss Myers. Attorney—Mr. Hughes. Sergeant-at-Arms—Mr. Lee. According to the intentions of the new officers, the society is to have some interesting meetings the last quarter. It has been predicted, much to the distress of some of the newer members, that an initiation ceremony is to take place in the near future. Prices Moderate. Five course dinner ever}' evening from 5 to 8 at 60c. Six course Sunday evening at 75c Banquets and Dinners gotten up on short notice. Tables may always be reserved by telephone. Buy Your Fuel of; MONTGOMERY FUEL TRANSFER CO. For Heated Rooms Apply at 717 Forest St. Owing to the advent of the equinox, last week's S.-D. meeting was sparsely attended, but those on hand enjoyed a talk on "Y. W. C A. Social Work," by Miss Smith of the city organization, who proved an enthusiastic and pleasing speaker. A piano duet by Mrs. Lidell and Miss Thompson, and vocal solos by Miss Drake comprised the musical numbers. Roll call was answered with "Vacation Experiences," some of which were rather astonishing. The next meeting will be held April 5, and will be a continuation of last week's study of social reform measures. The program for that night is as follows: Parliamentary drill, led by Mrs. Kirkman. Piano duet, Misses Rosen and Lundquist. Reading, Elsie Johnson. Talk, Miss Taube, of the City Y. W. C. A. Open Forum: Subject: "The Public Defender" Labor Bureaus. (Bibliography for the first topic: "Need of Socialized Jurisprudence," Amer. Journal Socioligy, Jan. 17; "Defending the Prisoner in a Municipal Court," Am. City, Nov. '16; "Public Defender," a debate in the Independent, Jan. 24, '16. References on the 2nd topic, "Annals of Amer. Acad, of Pol. Econ. and Social Science, Jan. '17; other references may be found in Reader's Guide under "Employment Agencies.") All members should come prepared to join in the forum discussion and parliamentary drill, the subject for which will be given on the hall poster early next week. Remember Social-Democratic meetings are open to all. Come and bring a friend. Purest Milk in all the World Sold Retail ^ B Y _ — . T^toy X Dairy- Co. Phone Us Your Order Phones 46, 48 RURAL LIFE Hotel Leopold The Rural Life Club began the new quarter with one of the most interesting meetings of the year. Sectional meetings were set aside, and the entire club assembled in the big gymnasium which was elaborately decorated with penants and the colors of the club, Crimson and Gray. The program of the evening was carefully planned and everyone was given an opportunity to take an active part. The members were divided into six groups, each group representing a college, the name and colors of the colleges being determined by six large pennants in different colors bearing the following names: Getezem, Highbrow, Winslow, Sheeney, Dunmore, and Beatemal. First of all, the members of the different Colleges elected a President, Dean, Yell Leader, Athletic Coach, Expression Teacher, and Janitor. The election of officials was carried out in a snappy manner and regular work soon began. The Yell leaders took charge and each college formulated some gooa, original yells, and practiced them earnestly so that they might use them as the program progressed. The first event was an inter-college Field Meet, two contestants entering for each college. The events consisted of, Standing Broad Grin, Backwards Broad jump, 440-yard dash, and other events. Each school gave its loyal support to its own school throughout the entire meet, with the ample assistance of its Yell leader. After the conclusion of the tracK meet, followed a very interesting Declamation contest, one member representing each school, the subject being a very familiar one "Doughnuts." Following the Declamation contest was a Debate between Getezem, Highbrow, Dunmore vs. Winslow, Sheeney and Beatemal. The subject was: "Resolved, that sauercraut is a better national dish than spaghetti." The arguments on both sides were based on truth and facts, and the "Inductive-deductive" reasoning of both sides colored the debate. The negative was awarded the decision. Following the Debate each school presented a dramatic production, under the direction of their Expression teacher. The productions were in many ways works of art, arid proved both educational and amusing to all. The program was concluded with a dance "The Spring Song" by Miss Mary Phillips. The new officers were then installed and the club was favored by speeches from Mr. Buswell, the retiring president, and Miss Hermans, the new president. The club was also favored by short talks from Miss Boucher and-her brother, Vincent Boucher, who are now teaching at West Mountain View. Both Miss Boucher and her brother were among the first members of this club, and Mr. Boucher was the first president. They expressed their appreciation of having a chance to visit the club, and find that many old members were still here, and that the club was full of enthusiasm, and surrounded with the same progressive atmosphere that contributed to the success of the club last year. Light refreshments were served and all departed with the feeling that they had spent the evening both profitably and enjoyably. "TAKE MY ADVICE and go to Wilber Gibbs if you need glasses. I never knew 'what eyeglass comfort was until a month ago—if the lenses were right their was always something the matter with the nosepiece: it either pinched or was everlastingly falling off. "But a friend suggested that I try Wilber Gibbs, and, after some persuasion, I went down to his store at 115 E. Holly St., Belling- Aam National Bank Bldg. I'll never be sorry. They fitted me with a pair of those new invisible bifocal lenses that look just like ordinary glasses. I "can use them to read or sew or to wear on the street and they are so comfortable, I forget that I am wearing glasses at all" WILBER GIBBS Optometrist Optician New Bank Building ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 March 31 - Page 6 ---------- 6 Have Woll fit the lenses that will relieve your eyestrain and make your work easier. Exclusive Optometrist and Optician 205 W. Holly St. The Ego. A folorn old man was resting in a hammock. No earthly care seemed to possess his train of thought. Lines of dissipation marked his face. Flabby muscles bespoke of indolence. He lay watching a youth industriously intent on renovating a dust-covered carpet. As if by magic his countenance fell and the wrinkles grew perceptibly deeper. Then, half unconsciously, he was heard to murmer: "Ah! That youngster. I envy his strength." Almost simultaneously, the young laborer ceased hammering at the carpet. His face clouded as in his contemplation he sighed; "Ah, decrepid old loafer, I envy your leisure." Foolish men! each envied the heaven he thought the other enjoyed, while the present of each they imagined the height of misery and abhorrence. —ALBERT BOOMAN '18. American MONDAY AND TUESDAY Marguerite Clark in the picturization of that beautiful story "SNOW WHITE" AMERI6AN Matinee 10c Evenings 15c THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, LIBRARY MAKES VALUABLE ADDITION The library has purchased a great number of new books. Many of these already are here and others have been ordered and are expected to arrive soon. Teachers who are especially interested in history will be glad to know that much source material now will be at their disposal. The following titles are suggestive of the scope of these books: Writings of Charles Sumner. Olmsted's Journal of Travels Through the Southern States in 1856. Jefferson's Complete Works. Samuel Adams' Complete Works. Travels and Works of Captain John Smith. Minutes of the Common Council of the City of New York (1675-1775.) Hutchinson's History of Massachusetts (1628-1750.) The last named of these books is a rare old edition printed in 1795, The Normal Library now has reached such a stage of advancement that it is able to put in the best translations of what are considered foreign classics. Good editions of translations from the Italian, Spanish, French and German have been uurchased. There also has been sent in a large order of foreign classics in the original French, German, Spanish and Russian. It has been the policy of the library to put in books on music and painting. This plan is continued more in detail this year. Books of American literature have been added, especially of the early Colonial period. Speaking further of the plans for the library, Miss Wilson said: "As fast as we can we are rebinding our magazines. We shall have the educational journals bound in good, durable binding in order that they may be more usable." There have been a great many educational books added this year. The library wishes to acknowledge its appreciation of Dr. Kirkpatrick's assistance in the selection of professional books. The circulation this year has been greater than ever before in the history of the library. "Say, when is the next train due at the next stop? How is it running? How deep is the water on the track? How do you sell your bananas" came from a woman on the southbound train which held the Normal students going home for their spring vacation. The vender of fruit and literature being something of a poet replied: "Nine o'clock, on time, knee deep, three for a dime." What Do You Say Boys? Simple: "To what letter do bachelors seem most inclined?" Wise: "Let 'er be." SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917. WHAT THE NORTHERN LIGHTS REALLY ARE Many moons ago Alaska was inhabited mostly by wolves and Eskimos. Then was a time when the fame of Ishkad, a young Eskimo, was spread abroad over all Alaska. But one day Ishkad disappeared and, although there was great mourning over the whole land the people soon forgot him, and his name and fame would have been lost forever had not the Heavenly Spirits willed otherwise. There was one pack of wolves in this Northland whom none of the Eskimo could overcome. Often a lone traveler would disappear never to be found again, and the only clue discovered by the searching party would be a heap of bones. The blame for these acts was of course laid at the door of this wolfish pack. These animals resembled large mal-amutes more than wolves. They were of enormous size and all of them had beautiful white coats. Their leader especially was envied by all the Eskimo. A story had gone out that this dog had once belonged to an Indian, and when the Indian died, the dog had mysteriously disappeared, to turn up finally leading the beautiful pack of wolves that terrorized the people when they sent up their lonely howls to the stars on cold winter nights. Ishkad had always longed to catch the leader and train him for a sledge dog, but the people refused to let their best hunter go, fearing that he would meet the same fate that so many brave men befi re him had met, and that he would never return to them again. But Ishkad's desire grew stronger every day until ond morning, before the people in the village were awake, he shouldered his pack and started on his search. His skiis carried \um swiftly over the snow, for it was frozen hard and was glossy and smooth. Day after day he traveled through the silent, penetrating cold, at night sleeping by his camp-fire and listening to the howling of the wolves. One nignt he had fallen into a restless doze when he felt two eyes upon him. He opened his eyes to behold, not more than a yard away, the leader of me famous pack of white wolves. Ishkad stumbled to his feet and built up the fire. That night he determined not to return to the tribe until he had caught this splendid creature and had trained him to pull a sled. He never returned and the people mourned him as dead. But the Heavenly Spirits, taking pity on his fruitless, never-ending search placed him and the pack of beautiful white wolves in the Alaskan sky, and there on wintry nights you may see him driving his team like a flash across the sky and then back again. And if you listen closely you can hear his whip crackling as he hurries his team along. People call it the Aurora Borealis or NATIONAL BARBER SHOP 1304 Dock Street Best in our line We treat }rou right the Northern Lights and explain the crackling of the whip as the electrical forces in the air, but the Heavenly Spirits laugh at the conceit of these mortals trying to explain the passing of Ishkad and his large white dog team. —FAITH CONDIT. A delightful spread was given at the home of Mrs. John Wortman on Sunday evening in honor of Miss Stella Fuller, who is leaving school. Those present were the Misses Stella Fuller, Helen Fuller, Martha Jacobson, Margaret Passage and Laronda Mathews. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 March 31 - Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MARCH 31,1917 7 Buy It. Eat It. It's Good. It's Healthful WHAT? C A N D Y -*- /tn£/iam.ffiasff. 119 East Hollv St. £ gt;'/ am sending more Christmas cards than ever before "T AST year so many of my friends called my holiday cards jL' 'dainty', 'clever', 'just too dear',that this year I am using twice as many. Everyone seems to credit ME with their quafe ty, yet all I do is to ask for lt;7£e AM- DAVIS -CO. 'UALITY CARDS A complete line of these cards may be found at this store. EHSTER CARDS Don't fail to see the window display of Cards and Decorations at —*— I BATTBRSBY BROO ALWAYS RELIABLE . V— • 2 1 2 E H O L L V E OF I I LATE MAGAZINES One of the noteworthy contributions to educational thought of the last few months is Edward Lee Thorndyke's article in the November issue of The Teacher's College Record on "Education for Initiative and Originality." He attempts to trace the trend of thought of recent psychologists concerning the training for self-reliance, initiative and originality, "all form the standpoint of education in a democratic state and for the sake of efficient democratic citizenship." Mr. Thorndyke maintains that the truly independent thinker does not make less use of other men's ideas than the servile thinker but more. "The expert man of science, or law or business has a thousand masters while the servile mind has but a few. He puts more faith in them but he chooses the right ones to put his faith in. The servile man has faiths that seem strong because he never questions them. His faith in Jones' liver pills or the divine right of kings is really at the mercy of any new quack or Napoleon. A good definition of intellectual independence is "reasoned independence." "Nothing need be lost for American independence, initiative or originality by greater emphasis on obedience to right masters, imitation of the right models, learning of the right facts in our schools. Only two conditions must be fulfilled. First, the masters, models, facts, creeds and ideals must be right, in the sense of being impartially chosen in the light of pure reason, as the best for the notions' wellfare. Second, each man and woman, boy and girl, must be taught, so far as he can learn it, that he, as well as the highest of his rulers, is free to do what he can to change ideas, customs, masters, models, creeds and ideals for the better, and that not the highest of the highest is free to change them otherwise." We recommend heartily this essay to every student of education. The sturdy but nobby shoes for hikes and school wear here at a price you can afford to pay. Location at 1313-15 Commercial St. DO YOU EVER GO HOME? with flowers from The Leading Florists Horst's Floral Shop I309 Dock St. Phone 386 Opposite American Theatre Assembly j At assembly, Monday, Rev. McVail gave a short but very pointed talk on the "dock question." He made a very-strong appeal to the loyalty of the Bellingham voters present. Dr. Kirkpatrick Gives Code on Moral Education. Recently a society was formed to promote moral education in schools. One member was omosen from each state and more from the larger states. The total membership is seventy. Dr. Kirkpatrick was chosen from his home state, Massachusetts. Bach member was to prepare a code on morals for different periods ot crnldhood. The code was to be definite, concrete and not exceed 3,000 wurds. Dr. Kirkpatrick gave in full his codes as he prepared mem for ages of five to eight and eight to fourteen. The first code, as read, was very full, each step being careiaiiy enumerated. The second code was written in a very attractive and interesting manner. Archaic language was used. Make-Believe. Let's play a game with Make-believe, And keep him 'round awhlie, And when we feel all sad and glum, Play Make-believe and smile; And when the world seems cold and dark, And some folk seem untrue. Play Make-believe this world's all right And folk are all right, too. I've played the game of Make-believe For many, many years, And smiled and laughed with Make-believe To cover up my tears; Till now this game of Make-believe Has come so close to me, That I can almost Make-believe The best is all I see. And keep him 'round awhile, —Ex. Verses to a Newsboy by an Office Man. The newsboy's cry oft meets my ear, The cry of that small urchin, who. At early morn and evening, Sends up his voice that all may hear. From out his grimy, dirt-framed face Two shrewd and laughing eyes peer forth, Calling to danger, searching fun, Welcoming each risVi «*• the race. He's up a t dawn; he stays till late. He dodges this and misses that, Till you must hold wour very breath, As he mocks and defies his fate. He holds out 'gainst the bully's glares; He holds his corner 'gainst all odds. He befriends the smaller of his kind, Meanwhile shouting aloud his wares. The newsie's cry I often hear; It reaches to t he topmost floor. It brings with it courage and fight. This cry that comes up to my ear. —MYRTLE McILVAINB. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1917 March 31 - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1917. STUDENT ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFICERS (Continued from page i) matic work, any of the numerous branches of executive work, or athletics; whatever it is it will make our school lives much broader, and also much more useful to us when we go out to teach. I did not intend to moralize when I started this, but merely to give you the results of the student election, so will continue with it. In this school where the great majority of us are girls, we find only one girl on next year's board of control. "Why? Think it over. Smith Carleton, of course, is our next president as he was the only candidate. Having been student representative this year, and knowing something of the work he will no doubt make an exceptionally efficient and capable president. Albert Booman won the place of vice president. Frances Ireland was chosen secretary. The race for student representatives was closer, and of course much more exciting. Many prophecies were made as to this person, or that person being chosen. On the final count it was found that the boys had again won, Roy Bean and Wm, Beardsly receiving the most votes. We were all glad of a chance to have helped re-elect Mr. Bond, to succeed himself as our faculty representative I'm sure. The other member of the board of control is a faculty member chosen by the faculty. Mr. Hulse now holds that office and certainly fills it well. Another matter taken up in the meeting was the election of members to serve on a committee to revise our constitution, which is rather out-of-date, not having been dr^cra up for such a large Student Association as we now have. Mr. Van Horn received the largest number of votes, and is therefore chairman of that committee. Mrs. Kirkman and Miss Dieckhoff were chosen to work with him. These people will draw up a constitution, and submit it to the student body for adoption. —C. J. THE STUDENT COUNCIL PLAN. (Continued From Page One.) The women members of the Council under leadership of their Vice-chairman shall constitute a committee to handle cases involving women students while the cases involving male students shall be dealt with by a committee composed of the male members of the Council under leadership of their Vice-chairman. When general matters of discipline are up for consideration meetings of the joint committees will be held at the call of the Chairman. Each of the committees shall have the power to summon students as witnesses and a person wl|o refuses to heed the summons or to testify fully will render himself liable to discipline. Each committe shall report its findings and recommendations to the President of the Normal Scnooi, who, if he approves, shall cause the recommendations to take affect. In case a recommendation of either committee is not accepted by the President there shall be a conference between the committee concerned and the President with a view to making a recommendation acceptable to both parwes. The committees shall have the right to deal with any matter of discipline involving students, and shall deal with any such matters as may be referred to them by any student of the Normal School. A student may bring matters to the attention of the committee either directly or through the President's office. Members of the faculty may bring matters to the attention of the committee only through the President's office. This arrangement may be terminated by either students or faculty on one month's notice. M. O. Did you know that: It is dangerous to slip on the frosty pavement and fall heavily on the head. To avoid this, lall upon your back. B A N N E R AGENT New York Life Insurance Co. PHONE 22i or PHONE 453 gt; gt; gt; gt; I Sport Coats For The Out Door Girl Of Good Taste Sport coats fairly radiating youth—joyous, piquant, jaunty—are to- ^ day a necessary part of every girls outfit. For school, for sports, for tours, gt; for hiking. 'tp. They're made of all the newest\fabrics, and in every desirable shade, "£ color and pattern—including a large selection of [novelties.^Box plaited, [ gt;• knife plaited, rippled and plain models in the hip and three quarter lengths; j gt; priced from $7.50 to $25. gt; gt; gt; t .AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA J. B. WAHL RELIABLE TRANSFER CO. Phone 340 Bellingham Washington $5.00 for the Queen Quality shoe pictured at the left. One of the many beautiful shoes in our spring display. Other Queen Quality shoes at $4.00 and $6.00. SPRING COATS, SUITS AND DRESSES in a pleasing array of clever new styles, and beautiful colors, and of course the price is lower! You can always do better at THE FAIR Bellingham's Great Department Store FACULTY BANQUET DR. NASH. (Continued from page i) ture of the work at Olympia. Senator Cleary, in "The Closing Hour," told of the successful fight that was waged up till the last for the Bellingham appropriation. One of the legislators paid tribute to the popularity, the clear-sightedness, and force of Dr. Nash, and all agreed without his counsel and presence at Olympia the present appropriation could not have been secured. Many a captivating co-ed has lost a perfectly good standing by guessing the wrong name over the telephone. ADELANTE CLUB NEWS. Because of the unpleasant climatic conditions, a number of the Adelante members were absent from the business meeting on the evening of March 22. However, those present took active part and plans for an operetta in Spanish were discussed. Senorita Peterson and Senor Hoff gave very interesting talks on Porto Rico. The meeting was concluded by all present joining in singing the Spanish National hymn. Assured Styles Cost No More at pi.l.JfliJJM Main Hall Gossip. Gaffney: "If anyone tells me what he eats, I tell him what he is." "Fat" Campbell: "Alright. I eat shredded terrapin, consomme tapioca a la creme, patty de pous grass, and." 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Show more1919_0731 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 July 31 - Page 1 ---------- Weekly Messenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XVIII. BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1919 No. 41 HOT. ELMER GAVE IE E -Supt. Cave, of Bellingham schools, told about educational work overseas, at assembly Friday. Mr. Cave was regional director of the area of Paris. .-Preceding his address the Marseillaise was sung, and Mr. Cave remarked that he never shall forget the last time he heard that inspiring national song of France. It was on May 30, when the cemetery for American soldiers at Sorbonne was dedicated. Many prominent diplomatic and army men were present, and President "Wilson gave an address. "The services were very impressive," said Mr. Cave, "but the unforgettable scene was whfjn ail present, irrespective of nationality, as one body saluted while the Marseillaise was being played." When one large army arrived overseas it was found that many of the soldiers had left school and college courses unfinished. Army officers and educational men saw the need of opportunity for these boys to continue their, studies, When they called for students so many responded that they we.re staggered by the numbers, and found that many had not been attending school but wished to. The universities of England and France had their own faculties and students! They could hot accommodate all of our boys. The French universities took in eight thousand and two thousand were accommodated in England's universities. Judging by the evening dinner stories told by the men the experience was worth while. One young officer, a former teacher, was called to a history chair of his own Normal, but feeling that he could not do'the position justice, after his battlefield experiences, he was about to refuse. He attended a university, brushed up in history and accepted the offer. That was a turning point in his life. In January, 1918, Anson Phelps Stokes of Yale undertook to survey the field in France. Something had to be done'quickly to care for the educational work of our army. An educational commission was decided upon. With Gen. Rees at the head, the commission- composed of Dr. John Erskine cf Columbia University, Dr. Frank Spaulding of Cleveland, Ohio, and Dr. Kenyon of Mass. Agricultural College, worked in conjunction with army officers. . . France was divided into eight military areas, which were also used for the educational work and a director appointed for each area. There were post and divisional schools corresponding to our elementary and secondary schools. Tens of thousands of the boys enrolled iii these schools. In the S. O. S. .-area they .went to their studies after the-regular day's work. Their school houses were not always iij spirational. Bar-rooms, stables, barracks, churches,, home-cheer huts, or the out-doors' were pressed into service". -The great desire' for educatiop. wa,s. there, however and where" that obtains, beauty of surroundings;is secondary.- . ' ' , ' An amazing number of illiterates was found in-the army. 'There were two hundred thousand over there who ;i[ '.'•'• '(Continued on page two) '"' ' •*" I Chautauqua Opens Tonight With Music The opening day of Chautauqua week is here. All students of the Normal School are interested,—first because they are automatically holders of tickets; second because they have an unblivably good opportunity to har some of the big people in American public .life. Added to the lectures by William Jennings Bryan, Ida M. Tarbell, the hero Private Peat, Dr. Joseph Clare, and others, is a diversified program of readings, music, story telling and dramatics which will interest every one. The entertainment will begin this evening with a program of music and humor by the McDonough-Eagleston Company, followed by Dr. Joseph Clare, "The Pastor of Petrograd," who brings us the vitally interesting message of the Russian situation in his address, "The Riddle of. the Russian Revolution." The succeeding day's programs will include morning, afternoon, and evening sessions as follows: THURSDAY Evening—Opening Exercises and announcements. Musical Fun Program McDonough-Eagleston Co. Lecture—"The Riddle of the Russian Revoluticn....Dr. Joseph Clare Admission x55c FRIDAY • . Morning—Lecture Chautauqua Director Junior Chautauqua. Afternoon—Prelude .'—.: ...Fillion Concert Party Lecture—"Worlds in the Making" Dr. A. D. Carpenter - Admission 39c Evening—Prelude - -'— Filion Concert Party Lecture—"And Now—What" Edward F. Trefz Admission 55c SATURDAY Morning—Lecture—"The American Girls' Americanism" ' Mrs. Robert C. McCredie Junior Chautauqua. . Afternoon—Prelude - Lewis Military Quartet Dramatic Reading—"Turn to the Right" Edwin M. Whitney Admission 55c SUNDAY Morning—Usual Services—All Churches. • Afternoon—Sacred Prelude Recital Artists Readings , - Elsie Mae Gordon Lecture -.- William Jennings Bryan nings Bryan to the program for Sunday afternoon. Admission 55c Evening—Sacred Concert —.Mary Adel Hays, American Soprano Assisted by Recital Artists Lecture—"The United States at the Peace Conference" Ida M. Tarbell, America's Noted Publicist and Journalist Admission 83c MONDAY "Music Day" Morning—Junior Chautauqua. Afternoon—Concert Cimera's Czecho-Slovak Band Admission 5'5c Evening—(a) Grand Concert : Cimera's Czecho-Slovak Band (b) Bohemian Folk S:ngs . , Mme. Cafarelli Assisted by Czecho-Slovak Band Admission 83c TUESDAY Morning—Junior Chautauqua. Afternoon—Prelude -. The Regniers Lecture—"Misunderstood Mexico" : W. L. Mellinger Admission 39c Evening—Prelude - - The Regniers Lecture...."Two Years in Hell and Back With a Smile" Private Peat Admission 55c WEDNESDAY Morning—Junior Chautauqua. Afternoon—Entertainment - Apollo Concert Co. Pageant—"Uncle Sam's Experiment" Junior Chautauqua Admission 55c Evening....Concert ~ Apollo Concert Co. Illustrated Lecture—"Closing Days of the War" _. Henry Warren Poor Admission 83c . WAR TAX INCLUDED Of especial Interest is the addition of the name of William Jennings Bryan to the program for Sunday night. The afternoon concerts will begin at 2:30 o'clock, but the lectures will not begin until 3:00—thereby enabling those who have no classes after three'o'clock to hear most of the lecturs. It is hoped that all Normal students will have done all possible outside work in advance so that they may be free to enjoy every evening's entertainmnt. EXPERT TELLS TO TEACH CHILDREN Wednesday at the assembly hour iMiss Creelman, organizer of the kin-jdergarten movement in Seattle, ad-idressed the students. Last year there were 22 kindergartens in Seattle. In jorder to understand the significance !of any period in the life of a child, we must understand its relationships. The past great conflict has given •impulse to education. Freedom is an achievement. We must strive for right and baflish wrong. We have jseen the necessity of preparedness in ia nation, and must see that preparedness is necessary in the individual. ;This must be realized from the beginning. The home must be strengthened and made to realize the need of preparedness there. Home is the foundation. The first five years in the nursery the child is not conscious except that he does things because of the law that governs its processes. The infant mind is more or less plastic and must be guided. In order to understand how to guide it we must study it. The infant learns in three ways, to know lt; to feel and to act. Long before he learns words he reads expressions. One strong factor is his imagination, through which things seem real to him. At this stage the child should spend a great deal of his time with nature. Now we must take the child into the kindergarten, which is now 79 years old. Some educators believe in free play here. The child comes at 9 o'clock, plays at anything for an' hour and a half. Then comes the: period of one half hour story to which the child may listen if he wishes. Then he is dismissed. In the other kind of kindergarten the child's mind is guided and he must do certain things at certain times. He is shown the relation between his home life and others. The child is taught appreciation, value of plants and animals and other things. The second period in the kindergarr ten the child is taught three kinds of games. Games to develop muscles, games of imagination, and games of home. Here he learns by means of handiwork. Kindergarten workers should understand all periods of education. Miss Creelman gave as an illustration of this a game of golf. The player must understand every point. The same applies to education. Teachers should be living examples to pupils. Miss Creelman in closing left the suggest tion that, we make teaching a real profession instead of an occupation. SPANISH PLAYS WERE We enjoyed a treat at Monday's assembly, which was given by the Foreign Language -Department, under the direction of Miss Anna E. Bag-stad. • ' ''•.'•'"'':. (Continue'd on page".'two')"' '•'';'"''"' ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 July 31 - Page 2 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1919 SUPT. ELMER L. CAVE HOME FROM FRANCE (Continued from page 1) could neither read nor write, and these were not all negroes as some would believe. General Orders 9 and 80, of the army were the compulsory school law for these men. The fact that there are five million illiterates in this country and the reasons given by some of the young men for not having learned to read and wrjite, should convince us that for democracy's sake, these conditions must be changed. It is up to us teachers, Mr. Cave thinks, to become missionaries a,nd help remove conditions that cause illiteracy. The boys who began their education in t h e army have caught the inspiration. They will not be content to go back to the old order of things. Even in the area of Paris, the attractions of the city did not lure many soldier-students from school. At Beaune University, Mr. Cave met Paul Thompson and Orville Adams, well known young men of Bellingham. ' The Ateliers made up anothr branch of the' educational work. Hundreds of American art students attended these art institutes. At Bellevieu (in Mr. Cave's area) were three hundred fifty men and officers. Sculpturing, painting, architecture, and landscaping were studied under able masters and instructors. Among these were Lorado Taft, a brother of Gustave Borgland and Prof. De Lamare of Minneapolis. Instructors took their students on trips to art centers: Versailles, the Louvre at Paris and others. Mr. Cave paid tribute to the teachers and schools of America for their unselfish faithfulness during the war, and recalled having found in a pair of new socks, while over there, a paper bearing the -name of-a popular young lady, an instructor in this ' school. In closing, Mr. Cave said, "I appreciate more than I can tell you, the opportunity to have played even a small part in the educational work over there. Our eyes have been opened and shall remain open. I appreciate having had the opportunity of meeting many of our soldiers, of learning more of the history and the beauty of Prance, of forming friendships and seeing the battlefields. It was worth while to leave my work here and go over. I have returned to America with the .feeling that a life of service is the life that really counts, and propose to dedicate myself more unselfishly to a life of service." SPANISH PLAYS WERE NOVELTY ON MONDAY (Continued from page one) "Uno de Ellos debe Cararse," a comedy in two acts was very cleverly played by Lyla Robin, Marguerite Brotnov, Ada Winslow, and Louisa Collins. "La Lavandera de Napoleon" a comedy in one act, was also well given and equally well received by the students. Lyla Robin played the role of No-poleon Bonaparte, and Eula Brown the laundress. While we enjoyed the comedies, the group of Spanish songs was highly appreciated. TENNIS TOURNAMENT DRAWS LARGE CROWDS The Kodak Store ENGBERG DRUG CO. Corner Elk and Holly Sts. j Pacific Steam j J Laundry j I Quality Work and Service I 1 1728-1738 ELLIS STREET ! * - The tennis tournament has been drawing large crowds this last: week. Much interest was shown at the opening games when Newman Nash. and G. Broadbent, two training school boys, defeated Bjorlie and Grimes by a score of 6-4, 6-3. The other three games were the men's singles in which Broadbent defeated Pinnegan, 6-0, 6-1. Cochran and Nash put on a fast game. The result was 6-1, 6-1 in Cochran's favor. Sells defeated Grimes 6-0, 6-1. The men's singles occupied the first part of the next evening. Katamara was victor by 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 from Lan-daal. Van Horn defeated Bjorlie by scores of 6-1 and 9-7. Bugge and Thayer next played and Bugge won 6-4, 6-3. The ladies' singles came next with Marion Wheaton winning from Mrs. Howell by 6-0, 6-1. Miss Wheaton's next victory was over Miss Newell by a score of 6-1, 6-2. Then came the men's doubles with Wheaton and Sells coming out vie-, torious against Broadbent and Nash by a score of 6-0, 6^0. Saturdays -scores were as follows: Katamara defeated Landaal by 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. Wheaton defeated Hughes by 6-4, 6-1. Wheaton defeated Carver by 6-4, 6-3. Van Horn defeated Bjorlie by G-l, 9-7. Bugge defeated Thayer by 6-4, 6-3. In the ladies singles Carrie Morrow defeated Carnahan by a 6-2, 6-2 score. The men's doubles were next. In the first sets Wheaton and Sells defeated Nash and Broadbent, 6-0, 6-0. Nash and Broadbent defeated Bjorlie and Grimes, 6-4, 6-3. Broadbent and Landaal defeated Carver and Cochran 7-5, 7-5. Van Horn and Hughes defeated Landaal and Broadbent. In the mixed doubles Morrow and Carver won over Newell and Broadbent by 6-3, 6-4. Carnahan and Hughes won from Jones and Bjorlie 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. Miss Marion Wheaton carried off the ladies' championship of the tournament when she defeated Miss Car-ie Morrow by a score of 6-4 and 6-1. Bj winning the championship she becomes the possessor of the Gamwell cup which she has already held for two years. The tournament will probably be brought to an end some time this week if weather conditions permit. The games were not finished Monday evening. Large crowds witnessed the games. Notable Feature at Montague and McHugh's Is the Great Clearance §f Shoes O f f e r i n g our h i g h - g r a d e stocks of p u m p s, oxfords (low and h i g h white shoes too) as well as shoes from our r e g u l a r stocks at cut prices—some i n s t a n c e s the reduct i o n s a r e a l m o s t y2 price. The entire stock of l ow s h o e s a r e selling at c l e a r a n c e p r i c e s. D o n ' t p u t off too long. Be one of the first ones so as to be fitted to y o u r p r o p e r size a n d style. 50c Shinola Home Polishing Sets 39c MONTAGUE McHUGH Incorporated — "Merchandise of Quality Only " KLIPSUN LAID AWAY UNDER CLASS PLATE The Klipsun is at last finished and buried beneath the slab marked "1919." This tradition was begun in 1912. Each year the senior class buries the Klipsun under a plate marking the year. This is usually done in May, along with other Senior activities, but owing to delay in the printing of the annual this year, the Klipsun was not placed in its final resting place until last Saturday. However, the appropriate ceremonies were held last spring at the usual time. Patronize your advertisers. CAMP LEWIS 1918-1919 Last week Mr. Jessie Neiswander and Kenneth Selby returned from a two weeks camp at American Lake. From all reports they seemed to have had a very good time. While they were at camp they made several trips over to Camp Lewis and were much surprised at conditions there. A great many of us remember Camp Lewis as a huge city of barracks with a river of khaki clad men twisting and crowding between them. There was everything that the city affords; theaters, restaurants, hotels, Y. M. C. A.'s. Then, it took all one's ability to crowd his way through the throng and get anywhere. No one thought of manners. It was war, and Sherman was right about it. If you wished to buy anything you had to spend the entire 'evening and then some times those ahead of you were too slow and you went back empty handed. Then, there were forty thousand men in and about the place. But times have changed. The war is over and with it has gone the noise and glamour of Camp Lewis. True, there are a few thousand men left, but it is hard to find them in the city built for ten times their number. It is hard to imagine that these streets with a few quiet men strolling about were once the scene of such bustle and confusion. The stores are closed, the theaters boarded up, here and there you find a Y. M. C. A. man vainly looking for something to do. Green Park, the "Great White Way" of Camp Lewis, is deserted save for a few children playing in the streets. A year ago an officer would have broken his arm saluting all the men he met on these streets. At present, my sympathies would be mostly with the;pri-r vates for there seems to be a bigger supply of officers than of them. But for all Camp Lewis appears like a deserted village, hope is expressed on every hand that" once more the place will flourish. There is a rumor abroad that Camp Lewis will be maintained as a permanent camp for a new ninety first division that is being formed. However it is doubtful if ever again it will boom as it has in the past. —K. B..S. Y. W. C. A. NOTES Mrs. Douglas, a student at the Normal, spoke to the Y. W. C. A. girls. The talk was inspiring and beneficial to all those present. Mrs. Miller conducts a Bible class on the knoll every Tuesday noon at 12:30. All the girls interested are urged to attend. In case the weather is bad, the class will be held in the Y. W. C. A. rooms. A TOILET I TREAT The carefully groomed woman appreciates anything that will give a touch of i n dividual distinctiveness. Our LILAC TOILET WATER has a delicate sweetness that charms We also have a fine assortment of Perfumes and other Toilet Preparations which are in demand at this season SUN DRUG CO. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 July 31 - Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1919 3 At Friday's assembly Dr. Nash announced the arrival of twins at the Hunt home. Miss* Earhart spent the week end in Seattle. Mr. Hughes, Mr. Raymond, and Miss Banes gave a recital in Everett last Friday evening, similar to the one given in the Normal auditroium last week. Mr. Hughes read "Six Who Pass While the Lentiles Boil," and a number of original lyric poems. Miss Woodard will spend her vacation in Van Werton, Ohio, where she will visit her brother. Miss Mobray has charge of her work for the remainder of the summer. Mrs. Thatcher, with her small grandson is spending her vacation at East Sound. The Sagebrushers were welcomed by Mrs. Thatcher who stood on the dock as the boat came in. Prof. E. J. Klemme is now in Canada doing chautauqua work. Word has been received from Miss Longley that she is now with her people in Chicago. Dr. Miller is a very dutiful and conscientious student in learning how to run a new Chevrolet. Up to date, he has not yet run into any windows or over any telephone poles. Miss Montgomery is spending her vacation at Hardcastle in the mountains on Skagit River. Miss Helen Tompkins, who finished her work at the end of the first summer term, is spending the remainder of the summer at Lake Whatcom where she is enjoying a visit from her mother. Mrs. Snyder, secretary to the piusi dent, has returned from Portland, bufrfhas not yet recovered her health so as to be able to go to work. She will resume her duties September first. During the month of August, Miss Irene Thomas, who has been attending i I I When your eyes fail to give 1 their full service as intended by Nature without feeling tired or "achey," it's time to consult Woll, 205 W. Holly. Freeman G. Chute, a member of the Normal Faculty, who is at present doing educational work in France, writes us that he is encountering all sorts of adventure. In spite of the weight of duties, he has found time for many visits to points of historic interest. Recently Mr. Chute has been returned from Coblenz, where he had been stationed, to Paris. Conditions in Germany were too unsettled at the time for his work to achieve the best results. The accompanying cut is the latest photograph of Mr. Chute. (Branes —* LIBERTY The House of Quality Only the Best and Biggest Pictures Shown Six-Piece Orchestra the U. of W. for two years, will serve as secretary to the presidnt. Miss Beardsley and Miss Bagstad are to be complimented on the interest they are showing in the foreign language work. The two Spanish plays given Monday, and the French play to be given later, give the entire school an interest.in these subjects. Vaughn McCoy, who was to be at the Normal this summer, could not come, as he has accepted the position of Territorial, Superintendent of Hawaii. Dr. Herre is to have charge of the work. Mr. Caskey's position for the last six weeks is being filled by Mrs. Lcvegren. The Hoppes are enjoying their vacation at East Sound.. They expect to be home by the first of August. Mr. Hoppe is to give an evening's entertainment at the Normal the fifteenth. Mr. Bond, Mr. Lowman, a Seattle teacher, and. Dr. Sheafe, Superintendent of the Washington Children's Home in Seattle, went on a fishing trip to Glacier. They left Friday evening and came home Saturday evening. Mr. Bond reports the usual luck, all the fish they could eat, and plenty to bring home. Miss Long and her father enjoyed the trip to East Sound with the Sagebrush Club Saturday. Word has been received from Seattle that the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hulse died about two weeks ago. Much sympathy has been extended to the family, as Mr. Hulse, formerly of the Normal faculty, was well known here. m [THE CORRECT WRITING PAPER) F o r m o r e t h a n a century, Crane's writing • papers have been the accepted papers for friendly letters and formal notes among those whose position in the social world is unchallenged. C o m p l e t e . s t o c k s or great v a r i e t y d i s p l a y ed here. NORMAL CO-OP. +._., Plione 2988 Normal Co-Op. Ask if CLY.E BANKS PHOTO SHOP does the finishing before you leave your films. IT'S QUALITY THAT COUNTS in this world Candies and Ice Cream Stand for That 119 E. HOLLY DIE EMBOSSED STATIONERY lends distinction to the correspondence. Let us emboss your stationery in the most approved manner. Union Printing, Binding C Sty. Co. Copperplate Engravers and Die Embossers ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 July 31 - Page 4 ---------- • 4 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1919 The Weekly Messenger Published- by Students' Association of State frorrna! School, Bellingrham. Entered in the" Postof f ice at Bellingham, Washington,' as second-class matter. tTnion Printing, Binding Stationery Company, Printers Subscription rates by mail,: $1.00 per year in advance. Single copies, 5 cents. Advertising rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager of the Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wash. Ser vice" MESSENGER STAFF Editor-in-Chief L. M. Greenwood BusinessNManager Kenneth B. Selby STAFF OFFICERS Auditorium Ora Belle Poe Faculty Gladys West Organizations „ Beth Stuart Society : Helen Lemley Literary Clara L. Burdick Correspondence Luverna Johnston Jokes . Regina McCabe Calendar:.... Esther Pinckney General School News....Gertrude Cornett Chester Tee Garden Exchange Margaret Hulburd Athletics Mary Appleby Alumni , Grace Johns the education they receive in the upper grades or high school? This statment is brought forward: It has been proven time and time ogain that an unediieated man can )pick rocks, lay ties, turn spindles, as well as a college educated man, and some times better. You think so? Yes. Is this 'the .only active part they have in the affairs of their country? Is there any distinction made between the vote of the educated and the uneducated, man? Do the public schools give different privileges .to the children of the' educated above those of the uneducated? When you think: "What good is an education to a common working man or to a child who wants to learn a trade early in life?" Ask yourself this question: "Is an uneducated man capable of being equal to the educated man in guiding the conduct of our local and national government?" HOUSE REPORTERS Tompkins Hoiise, Grace- Woods; Mc- Collom House, Viola S. Radley; Enger Hall,. May E. Phinney; 513 High, Myra Benson; Nichols Hall, Marion E. Smith; Paitk'er House, Luverna Johnston; Clark Hall, Ruth Carlyle; Bever House, Do-meneca Del Duca; Cedar Hall, Regina McCabe;' 630 High, Ruth LaBrash; 520 Gorilen; Dorothy Jones; Jameson Hall, Gladys West; Gerold House, Clara Locke; Frazer House, Bessie Dick; Jenkins Hall,.Cora Joe Philips; 812 Garden, Lois;Pickard; Edens Hall, Hazel Burger; 1200 Indian, Esther Pinckney; 719 Maple, Evelyn Howell; Nichols Hall, Arlita Padden' The Rizwan, Isabel Ross. ORGANIZATION REPORTERS Philomatheans, Elwyn Bugge; Thespians, Mr. Nobles; Y. W. C. A., Willow -E. Herren; Studio Art, Frances Erick-son; Aletheian, Emma Larson; Oregon Club, Marguerite Henderson; Sagebrush, Gladys West; Hevasiah, Etta Farr; B. •H. S., Janice Bugge. : Myself when young did eagerly frequent ; Doctor- and Saint, and heard great argument About' it and about; but evermore "Game out by the same door where in I went. With them; the seed of Wisdom did I sow, And with my own hand wrought to make it grow; And this was all the Harvest that I reap'd— "I came like Water, and like Wind I go." —From the Rubaiyat. VOCATIONAL TRAINING SCHOOLS If the state should decide to build a trade school, should it be built in an isolated position, or should a different course be added to the courses of the universities and colleges and normals? If this vocational school should be built as an institution separate from all others the students would be all of one class. This would in time make distinct differences between the industrial and educational classes of people. By adding a trades department to our institutions and encouraging the students to unite in the social and athletic phases of school life we would not draw that class distinction. Many people ask the question: Do people who expect to go into factories as employes need a complete grommar school, or high school education? Why should physical labor need mental training? Do these people ever use CATALOGUE NEEDED What would you think if you were given a well equipped library for your education and enjoyment only to find none of the books had the titles or authors given. You might be able to acquire something, of course, from the subject matter of the book, but isn't half of your enjoyment and most of your education gained from knowing about the author and connecting certain works with certain authors? But you will say a library, like that would, be a failure both from the point of view of your enjoyment and of your aducation. This isn't about our library, which is a model of its kind, but rather about the beautiful pictures we have in our normal. Plenty of material has' been giv.en us for a liberal education in art and a training in appreciation. And here we are with pictures pleasing us, of course; but after passing by them in the halls several times every day, for a year or two, most of us will leave school knowing nothing about them. . "Who was the man who painted that "Jeanne d'Arc" up near the auditorium? His name has a Baptiste in it, somewhere, hasn't it? And that picture—'"Dance, of the Nymphs" isn't it? The one near it must be by the same artist, but I am not familiar with it. I wonder what the name of it is?" Why can't we have our pictures catalogued so that we can make some sort of intelligent use of them as we do of our other equipment. Just for example, in' Lewis and Clarke High School, Spokane, every piece of statuary and every picture is catalogued. Each one is tagged with a number, and a little pamphlet made of the numbers. Under each number is found the name of the picture, perhaps where the original is kept, the name of the artist and any thing of especial interest about the picture or the artist. And think what fun it would be to casually mention that—'"I am very fond of that "Jeanne d'Arc" by Bastien- Lepage, aren't you?" Especially when you really are. —H. S. L. •*^fe£. W O M E N ' S A P P A R E L OF Q U A L I TY keep a child. in school for he must see the real value of education. He will feel that he is really doing something. Naturally it Will bring about a change in the relations between the educational and industrial world, because the large manufacturing companies will be able to see the real value. That's the thing that will count. It will insure co-operation because it is to their advantage to have it carried out successfully. This marks one of the greatest changes along educationial lines recently. BOOST FOR NORMAL SCHOOL! Only three more weeks and the summer session will come to a close. What kind of a school will Normal be', when our summer school graduates have left? Will there be plenty of new material for next year's work? We can all help in solving this question. When a friend inquires about the school, give Normal its rightful praise. Let him know we're a good bunch and that he's sure to like us. Boost for your school! —F. B. GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS Smith Carleton, a former student and recently with the A. E. F., visited the school Monday. It will be of interest to those knowing Mrs. Katherine Nolte, who has been teaching in the Fox Government school in Alaska that she has been elected to a position in the schools at Fairbanks, Alaska. ; VOCATIONAL EDUCATION For some time in the past a few of the educators of the world have been working on the plan of vocational education. This plan has developed into the passing of the "Smith Hughes Bill." There are many benefits to be derived from this and undoubtedly it. will prove a great success. First because it takes care of each class of individuals; those who must earn something to keep themselves in school; those who would attend anyway, and lastly those pupils who have finished their course but wish to learn something more of a trade by attending a night school. These three classes are greatly benefited but the first probably receives the most advantage because it is that type of individuals who would go out into the world unskilled. Under this plan it will be much easier to DID YOU KNOW T h a t the MESSENGER is t h e B e l l i n g h am Normal? r u n by the Students of T h a t only a small per cent of the expense is met by t h e S t u d e n t s? T h a t if it w a s n ' t for the A d v e r t i s e r s The Messenger w o u l d be a n impossib i l i t y? T h a t half the Advertisers feel t h e y are c o n t r i b u t i ng to c h a r i t y? 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The trip took over two hours. Mr. Coughlin and Mr. Harlow cheerfully told certain -ignorant inquisitive people the names of the various islands which we passed, and traced our journey on a map which our sponsor had brought in case we wanted practical instruction. Just as : we came in sight of East Sound, our seaworthy little launch, "City of Ana-cortes," decided she had gone far , enough. While we were discussing •; whether we should have some of the •. boys get out and push, or all of us walk the rest of the way, she changed her mind and soon brought us safely into port. We were glad to see Mrs. ; Thatcher standing on the dock to welcome us in. We found a suitable camping place at Crescent Beach. Manv of us enjoyed walking on the beach at low tide, while lunch was being prepared. After lunch the crowd divided into various groups. There were hikes to '» Mount Constitution, Goat Mountain, : and other interesting places on the island, while some of the crowd preferred swimming. The group that climbed Goat Mountain first bombarded the Hoppe cottage where we received a hearty welcome. Mr. Hopp'e acted as guide on the Goat Mountain climb. The view from the top of this ; mountain is superb. All the hikers came back to Crescent Beach declaring that the trip they took had been the very best, so we feel sure that everyone is satisfied. After our hikes, we enjoyed swimming and basball until time for supper. The Hoppe family were our guests of honor. Little Joan Hoppe, and little Catharine Caughlin wejre among the main attractions of the afternoon. As another feature of •• the day we might mention our ever helpful sponsor who attempted to carry a huge bundle of "wieniers" to a place of safety. For further particulars consult someone who had Gage-; Dodson Co. Home of the Hart Schaf f ner Marx MEN'S CLOTHING a kodak handy at the right moment. As the "City of Anacortes" -pulled into the home dock, and we parted for our homes, each one felt that he had spent one of the happiest days of his life. Rah! Rah! Rah! Hoppe! Rah! Rah! Rah! Coughlin! Rah! Rah! Rah! Sagebrush Club! • THAT BOTANY TRIP It was with great rejoicings that the botany class received Dr. Herre's announcement that they were scheduled to spent all day Tuesday up at the head of Lake Whatcom gathering specimens. A meeting of the class was called and presided over by Mr. Nobles and arrangements were made for a sumptuous picnic lunch. Tuesday morning dawned bright and smoky. The gay bunch of botanists boarded the 9:30 Lake Whatcom car —all except ye humble scribe who because he crowded time in the fifteen cent store found himself left very much behind. Realizing that he had been delegated to report the day's events he began to chase after the fastly rceeding Lake car in his efforts not to miss anything. He continued his steaming exertions until he reached Whatcom Falls station four miles out, at which place the next car caught up with him. Arriving at the steamer landing he was very much peeved to learn that the boat had pulled out fifteen minutes before. Continuing on to the end of the line he chartered a canoe and shoved off for the long ten-mile pull for South Bay, the destination of the specimen hunters. To make a long, drawn-out story short, the tardy member hove to at Wildwood Park at exactly 1:30, and at 1:35 he had eaten a hasty meal of what he could find, and was off in quest of specimens, both floral and biped. Rummaging around in swamp and underbrush, he managed to .fill bis specimen case without any help, from anybody. While wading around on the shore of a-small-lake he-picked up a skull of a cow to be presented later to Dr. Herre as a peace offering. The boat trip back was the cause of great annoyance to the captain. —ELWYN BUGGE. OREGON CLUB Web-footers Attention! Listen!— You will want to come next time. The Oregonians left for Whatcom Falls Saturday evening at 6:30. Upon arriving there "Mr. Thompson produced a bat and ball, whereupon two teams were chosen, Mr. Thompson being captain of one and Mr. Johnston captain of the other. The ball made up its mind it was tired and after several unsuccessful attempts, it finally landed ui an unaccessible part of the falls. The score then stood 17 to 21 in favor of Mr. Johnston's team. They cooled off a while and then played two deep until the taffy was ready. Yes, real Taffy. Sarah Nealeigh had been busy all this time making it. They say she is a fine cook, for you never saw such fine taffy. Many blistered fingers testify to the fact that it pulled fine. As it was then dark, they started home so full of pep t h a t they nearly "raised the roof" off the trolley. Ask the conductor if the taffy wasn't good. Those present were: Misses: Pearl Watson, Sylvia Harden,. Sarah Nealeigh, Fern Bassett, Jessie Payne, Oza Myers, Lula Prather, Evelyn Hase-rGUck, Lyla Robin, Jessie Sims, Irene Brooks, Mildred Dawkins, Sarah Parr, Isabelle Mann, Grace Henderson, Genevieve Evon, and Lillie Darby. Messrs: Thompson and Johnston. Mrs.—Ada Gardner, M. A. Gardner, Pugh. PTiilomatheans Those who attended the Philo picnic at Lake Samish last Friday will remember it as one of the most enjoyable of the season.. The Philos and some of their friends left the Normal in the mid-afternoon with a supply of KEMPHAUS m CO. Bellingham's Lowest Price Coat and Suit Store EXPANSION SALE Offering exceptional values in every department Be sure and take advantage of our specials throughout this sale Lunches French Pastries PALLAS Confectionery Ice Cream Keep Cool—Go to The Pheasant FOR ICE CREAM AND LIGHT LUNCHES Rest Room for Ladies Basement Quackenbush Bldg. Cor. Dock Holly Sts. "eats," beefsteak, and swimming suits; so the method of entertainment may easily be surmised. However it will always be. a_ mystery: 1. Where Josephine Hawley learned to spell. ; 2. What Sorensen did with the surplus beefsteak. 3. Where Settles learned to row so fast. Hiker's Club News By a vote of eight to nothing the name of Hiker's Club has been changed to Piker's. Here are the eight reasons: Merle Annis, Elsa Kilian, Beryl Gordon, Adelaide Peterson, Sarina Blum, Ruth Ferguson, Sadie Henbree and last but perhaps not least, myself, these being all who turned out for the stroll to Chucknaut Saturday. The summit was reached in fine style just at high noon—meaning noon high in the air. Here a lunch was served, individual style. Casualties one pie sixteen crackers, a fish, two bananas, and one perfectly good jackknife. The poor dog suffered most, as the fair ones were too nearly famished to share with him. Peterson and Gordon took it upon themselves to make a world's record for the descent, and so far as any one knows, succeeded—with the aid of one of those Insects of the Highways. Elsa Kilian who has scaled the mighty heights of Rainier, declared it was quite a little hill after all and showed her spunk by threatening to climb Sehome before dinner. Every one is hoping for a large turnout for the Mt. Baker trip in a few weeks. Gome on, you. hikers, show some spirit! . . . . . . . . . . . . . •.-' • THE NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Bellingham, Wash. We Solicit the Normal Accounts A^termaris^^buntamPen THE BEST PEN MADE 144 PENS ALWAYS IN STOCK EVERY PEN GUARANTEED THE CO-OP. Sprague Studio FOR UP-TO-DATE PHOTOGRAPHS First Class Work Right Prices TTFSTAXBS EHTBAJTCB OH DOCK STBEET Phone 8160 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 July 31 - Page 6 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1910 SocietjT Hilda Van Liew, Ruth. Cedarberg, Paul Van Liew and Theodore Ceder-herg went to Squalicum Beach, Thursday, where they enjoyed a swim and a picnic dinner. Mrs. Halberg, park matron, of Fair-haven Park, served tea Thursday afternoon, to the Normal girls who have play ground work at the park. The girls who were entertained were Mildred Farrington, Pearl Kerman, and Florence Bixby. Beatrice Morrison had a party of ycung people out to her home at Birch Bay, for the week end. Among those who went out were Ruth Leysfton, Bernice Ober, Hallie Campbell and Helen Robertson. Leno're Roach went out to Lake Whatcom, Sunday. Myrtle Goodrich went on Sunday to Alger. She reports that probajbly blackberries will be very hard to obtain near Alger for some time. Ruth Cedarberg bad dinner at the home of Hilda Van Liew, Sunday. Miss Florence Laughlm, from Snohomish, visited school, Monday. Miss Laughlin graduated from B. S. N. S, two years ago. Harry Sorenson, James Barnett, Jack Whittaker, and Aubrey Wright went swimming at Squalicum Sunday. Blwyn Bugge went out to Lake Whatcom, Sunday, and canoed up tbe Lake to Agate Beach. It is not reported whether he went alone or not. Zelma Roach-of Seattle is visiting her sister Lenore. Amanda Nessen and Beatrice Dahl-quist visited school Monday afternoon. Vernon Broadbent went to Fairha-ven Park and had a wonderful time, Sunday. He says "It's a great life." Kenneth Selby and twin, Austin Bond, went to Tacoma Saturday. They also went to Seattle and Camp Lewis Saturday. The answer is one boat, one street car and one automobile. Carrie Morrow, Camilla Holaway, Helen Sells and Cora Morrow were members of a picnic party ot Camp Perfection, Sunday. Elmer Graham, who is at the head of the Industrial Arts department in the Centralia schools visited over the week end with J. B. Russel. Saturday they were entertained at a picnic American —NOW PLAYING— Grace Drummond "WHAT EVERY WOMAN WANTS" NEXT CHANGE Madge Kennedy "LEAVE IT TO SUSIE" dinner by Vermuellen House. Sunday they motored to Blaine, where they visited at the home of the Agees. The members of the special normal class of the Baptist Sunday School bad a most enjoyable time/ Friday evening at the home of their instructor, Dr. Miller. There was one disappointment because the sunset was of the invisible variety, but the time passed rapidly with conversation, special music and picture-taking. Light (?) refreshments were served later. A general "sing" concluded the evening. Talk about sport! If you want to find out who had the most fun over the week end, ask the nine Normal girls who took the Island trip to Friday Harbor last Sunday. Who are they? Look for the sunburned faces seen down the halls Monday and you can't miss a guess. Miss Selma Nelson and Anne Dale were the dinner guests Tuesday evening of Olive Pearson and Edna Ahl-berg at 928 Key St. AN ENFORCED MOVING DAY Last Wednesday morning the girls of the Fraser House enoyed a very exciting moving day. Awakened from deep peaceful slumber about 5:30 a. m. by repeated calls of "Help! Fire!" they arose with one accord to learn the worst—they must move out and move rapidly. A moment later Margaret Reynolds, gowned in pink, slippers of the same shade and hat of black, carrying a blanket and her knitting, appeared in the hall; her calm and serene demeanor told all she was prepared for what fate might offer, in spite of the fact that she looked for all the world as though she were starting out to attend a picnic instead of a fire. Viretta Calhoun, not yet fully awake, and thinking it was time to kindle.a fire in her stove, dashed with manly strides up and down the corridor carrying the necessary kindling wood, which she finally laid carefully on one of the beds. Margaret Walker rushed to save her best gray walking shoes. Janet Dew-hurst thinking of further hiking parties, lost no time in rescuing her dainty hiking pumps (size 12.) Bessie Dick and Martha Patten, thinking of the sleep they had lost, tried to dissect the bed in order to get it out safely. Marie Turner, not satisfied with little things, insisted on carrying to the front sidewalk all her precious belongings, even to her gay little Dippy Duck, who viewed the mad scene from the top of her traveling bag. The party waited patiently until the Bellingham Fire heroes and the brave (?) Normal boys, who had come early to avoid the rush, quenched the angry flames and gave the signal to move back in. Within half an hour peace and tranquility reigned once more and a passerby could never guess all that had happened. Edens Hall Notes Edens Hall is anxiously awaiting the arrival of David Ross Showaiter. No hero of the war could be more expectantly watched for or talked about than this small man of four summers. One of our number has waxed brilliant and presents the following riddle: Why is a lemon like a comptommeter? Ans. Because it adds. We were glad to welcome Miss Mowbray to our happy home gt; and hops she will enjoy her share of Edens Hall's fun. Miss Winnie Spieseke and Miss Anna Madison spent the week end in Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mills ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER. LATH AND SHINGLES. DOORS, WINDOWS, FRAMES. MOULDINGS AND FINISH. QUICK DELIVERY. BRING US YOUR LIST FOR ESTIMATE Retail Office, 1615 Elk Street Retail Yard, Phone 433—Sash Door Factory, Phone 1257 For Ribbons, Laces, Embroidery, Hosiery and Notions CALL ON cTWACKLIN 1320 BAY STREET HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Bakery Goods. We make a specialty of Fancy Cakes to Order. M. J. O'CONNORS Successor to Sweet Grocery Company 1021 ELK STREET FOR EIGHT YEARS CAVE Has stood for Pure, Clean, Wholesome CANDY AND ICE CREAM If Looking for a Range, Buy a Real Range — the Great Majestic. MORSE HARDWARE COMPANY 1025-1039 ELK STREET Visit Our Candy Department F. W. Woolworth Co., 122 W. Holly St. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 July 31 - Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1919 7 •-.-"• Mr. Bond Tells Our Reporters How to Fish Mr. Bond, our enthusiastic fisherman, tells us that the headwaters of all the streams of Whatcom county abound in trout. The Dolly Varden trout are the most migratory, and he has caught them right under glaciers by letting his line drift along under the edge of the ice. They vary in size from small fries to fries weighing about eight or nine pounds. The largest trout caught by Mr. Bond was a nine pound Dolly Varden that was pulled out of Canyon Creek. Canyon Creek always has the largest trout, and the bait used is salmon eggs. Last Saturday Mr. Bond and Mr. Lowman, principal of Central school in Seattle, were fishing in Canyon Creek. They caught five trout that totaled twenty-two pounds. The trout are hard to land, as the current is very swift and it takes plenty of time and patience. He says that fishing for the Steel Head Salmon is good sport at the mouth of the Nooksack about Christmas time. These salmon are caught lower down in the streams and it seems that the -weather doesn't make any difference to their biting. He has just as good luck when the North wind is blowing and it's icy as when the weather is warmer. The important point is that the water should be clear in order to get a good bite. He suggests to the students that one of the nicest ways to spend a vacation is to follow up a stream and fish.^ The Skagit River and its tributaries abound in Rainbow trout and b*e has caught them there ranging from six to seven pounds each. Mr. Bond knows from experience all about the streams of this country and can give one interested in fishing some good points. —L. J. Seattle. We have not witnessed their return, so can not announce the "effect" of the trip upon them. We understand . that there might be an "effect." Knight has not darkened our doors for sometime, but the weather bids fair to bring him about August first. We fervently hope so as a certain young lady in our midst is very much of an out. Miss Thelma Cheatham added another year toward "being her own boss." Third floor celebrated by a birthday party. Miss Woodard left us to spend her vacation in the east. We wish her a pleasant trip. Cedars Helen and Beatrice Lemley and Regina McCabe were the Sagebrushers from this house who went to the picnic at East Sound. They are all crip: pled and sunburned but say they had a good time. Catherine March and Naur^en Stauffer spent the week end in Everett. Catherine went because of her will—she found she had to overcome it. . Friends at Lynden showed Barbara Balletti a good time during the week end. Mabel Peterson visited her aunt at Everett. Sunday Helen Lemley was canoeing on Lake Whatcom. This is one part of a two-part puzzle. On another page in this paper is the second part. No prize offered. Margaret Hubburd and Beatrice Lemley "had the best time" at Squal-icum Sunday—the best lunch 'n everything. Fern Johnson went to Seattle last Friday. We all wonder but we're too polite to ask. Of course she came back. Regina McCabe did on Sunday what she has done for the last eighteen weeks—ever since the baseball season opened and Ferndale's team was or-ganizd. Rizwan Flora Elder, who attended the first six week term, left on Friday afternoon' for her home in Skykomish. Mrs. Hill and son Robert, of Eph-rata, have moved in for the remainder of the summer. Grace Ryckman and Isabel Ross Dormitory on Friday, with Emma Larson and Irene Brooks. Isabel Ross spent her week end moving her possessions across the hall into Grace Devereaux's rooms. Glada Nutter spent the week end with her sister at Edison. Grace Ryckman and Isab;el Ross have discovered that they don't have to leave the Rizwan in order to get chicken dinners. Irene Brooks' father sent her a chicken and other eatables from Dungeness. By adding other things to it, including a big watermelon, we had a feast that was entirely satisfying. Grace Devereaux spent the week end with her brother at Alger. Fraser House Last Wednesday morning the girls at the Fraser House enjoyed a short but. delightful visit from their former teacher, Miss Elden Creelman and her friend, Mrs. Robert Taylor, both of Seattle. The girls were sorry that the visit could not have been longer, but the guests left for Seattle shortly after noon. Last week the seven girls of the House took the trip around Lake Whatcom. The beautiful scenery and sunset on the Lake were fully appreciated. : Miss Helen Tompkins was a guest of the girls, Tuesday evening. She was well entertained early Wednesday morning by an exciting fire which seemed to disturb the whole neighborhood. Clark House Notes Ruth Kay, a former student of Bell-ingham Normal, was a guest at Clark Hall, Saturday and Sunday. A number of the girls enjoyed a "splash" party at Squalicum last Wednesday evening. Those present were, Bessie Brown, Bertha Barg-quist% Ruth Carlyle, Mamie Mann, Clara* Lucas, Dorothy Quinn, Mrs. Lar-sen, Grace Larsen, and Miss Clark. Lillian and Eunice Washburn visited in Bow over the week-end. Ruth Carlyle spent Saturday at her home in Anacortes. Parker House Hazel Beach spent the week end with her parents in Seattle. Miss Fries accompanied friends at a camp fire supper on Flat Rock Sunday evening. Bessie Van Eaton,' Clara Willard, Miss Stryker, and Juanita Bunch spent Sunday afternoon and evening rowing on Lake Whatcom. Johnnie, Johnnyette and Fa enjoyed a salty dip at Squalicum beach Sunday afternoon. Johnnie and Little (?) Hazel had a delightful trip to Lake.Whatcom last Tuesday with Dr. Herre's Biology II class. Tired feet, sunburned necks and arms and plenty of specimens ca,me home with them. The Sagebrushers from Parker House, Grace Cunningham, Juanita Bunch, Georgia Johnson and Luverna Johnston returned from East Sound Saturday night almost unrecognizable. Enger Hall Ethel French, Marie Verrel and Mildred Rhoades joined the Sagebrushers on their picnic to East Sound Saturday. Ruth Maryott attended the Sunday School picnic at Dr. Miller's home, Friday evening. Bessie Johnson spent the week end with relatives at Birch Bay. A very merry surprise party was sprung on Anna Kjesbu Friday evening. After refreshments were served the guests had a Dutch theatre party. The guests included, Laura Krause, Genevieve Evans, Tyrinna King, Anna Kjesbu, Marie Verrel, May Phin-ney, Grace Droz, Mildred Dawkins, Ethel French, Margaret Harkins and Mildred Rhoades. Genevieve Evon and Mildred Rhoades attended the Oregonian taffy pull at Whatcom Falls Saturday evening. The girls of the hall can testify as to the quantity and quality of the taffy. Jameson Hall Agnes Kirkman spent the week end with her sister who lives on a farm near Matsqui, B. C. Mrs. Douglass and Namanee Sherwood made another pilgrimage to Ferndale this week. Namanee went with Miss Mabel Reenes on Friday evening. Mrs. Douglass went Sun-da ymorning. Hazel and Gladys West went on the Sagebrush picnic to the San Juan Islands Saturday. News is scarce this week. We have decided to do something exciting in the near future so that we can have it put in the Messenger. Mrs. Douglass says she has spent all of her time this summer writing penmanship drills, but now she has finished and has taken up the pastime of crocheting. Patronize your advertisers. __ TENNIS ANNOUNCEMENT The long heralded summer school! tennis tournament will start on the school courts next Monday. Many normal students have attained renown as artists of the racquet in the city tournament just completed and in previous tournaments, and they are one and all enthusiastic over the prospect of tournament honors. It is assumed that Broadbent who carried off the honors last spring, will have an interesting time ahead of him in order to retain his laurels. Paul . Thompson, just returned from overseas, has earned an enviable reputation as a tennis player. 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Harter Wells Piano Go. 211 E. Holly St. „ _ — _ — — i —t • Stop at the l^aUi (Mumhta S. SUTOR SON, Prop. Up-to-Date and Fireproof FREE BUS — TELEPHONE 372 A Nice Home for You Elk and Holly - - - - - Bellingham ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 July 31 - Page 8 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, THURSDAY, JULY 31, 1919 BREEZY STUFF "What is it speaks to us in dreams? Is it a voice from Evermore? Or is it something that we ate The night before?" Insurance Official—"Of what complaint did your father die?" Applicant—"The jury found him guilty." "He is a fountain of information." "Fountain? More like an artesian well." "Lillian," said mother severely, "there were two pieces of cake in the pantry this morning and now there is only one. t How does this happen" - "I don't know," replied Lillian regretfully. "It must have been so dark I didn't see the other piece." "Every time the baby looks into my face he smiles," said Mr. Meekins. "Well," answered his wife, "it may not be exactly polite, but it shows he has a sense of humor." Patient—"Doctor, what I need is something to stir me up—something to put me in fighting trim. Did you put anything like that in. the prescription?" Doctor—"No. You will find that in the bill." He—"My, that was a homely girl we just passed." She (with dignity)—"That was my sister." He (apologetically)•—"Oh! I might have known it from the resemblance." A North Carolina doctor, inclined to be mindful of other people's business, was riding alcng a country road. He drew up where a native was husking corn. "You are gathering yellow corn?" said the dcctcr. "Yes, sir; planted that kind," came the reply. "Won't get more than half a crop." volunteered the physician. "Don't expect to, sir; planted it en half shares." The doctor was somewhat nettled at this, and replied: "You must be mighty near a fool." "Yes, sir; only a fence between us." —Human Life. "Someone gave Bob a counterfeit dime a year ago, and he's never been able to get rid of it." Maiden Aunt (horrified)—"What! Doesn't that boy ever go to church?" —Literary Digest'. "Waiter! This steak's burned black!" "Yes, sir—a mark of respect to our head cook. He died yesterday." —Selected. It was one of those rare occasions \yhen Attorney Guernsey lost a case, and he wasn't feeling so very happy over it. "Your profession doesn't make angels out of men, does it?" said a medical friend, teasingly. "No," snapped Law, "that's one thing we leave to you doctors!" —University Kansan. Revised At twenty when a man is young, he thinks he knows it all; he likes to wag his active tongue and exercise his gall; he struts around in noble rage; the world is all his own; he laughs to scorn the world of age, and lists to self alone. He wears a window in his eye to see his whiskers grow; he thinks the ladies pine and die because they love him so. At forty, as you may suppose he's ready for his biz; 'tis not till sixty that he knows how big a chump he is. • —Selected. "What is a bigamist, pa?" "An optimist, who is willing to take two chances." Washington Star. "I'd like to offer you some scenarios.'! "Thanks awfully. But as I'm in the midst of working out a scene just now, would you mind obliging me by dropping them in the waste basket yourself?" Facetious Gent (about to enter car on wet day)—"Is the Noah's Ark quite full?" Passenger—"All but the donkey; step in, sir." • A very. absent-minded professor was busily engaged in solving a scientific problem when the nurse hastily opened the door of his library and announced a great family event. ".The little stranger has arriver, professor." "Eh?" said the professor. "It is a little boy," said the nurse. "Little boy, little boy," mused the professor. "Well, ask him what he wants." —The Lutheran. They were trying on hats. Laura—-"That hat is big enough for two." 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Identifier: wwu:11559
Title: Messenger - 1910 January
Date: 1910-01-01
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1910_0101 ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. A LIFE. Silently from God's hand Is thrown A tiny drop, into life's sea, A soul is born, a seed is sown To live througn all eternity. Life is begun. The waves of life's great ocean wild Engulf the drop; &apo
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1910_0101 ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. A LIFE. Silently from God's hand Is thrown A tiny drop, into life's sea, A soul is born, a seed is sown To live
Show more1910_0101 ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page [1] ---------- LITERARY. A LIFE. Silently from God's hand Is thrown A tiny drop, into life's sea, A soul is born, a seed is sown To live througn all eternity. Life is begun. The waves of life's great ocean wild Engulf the drop; 'tis but a part Of the great whole, a ripple mild: Then comes a voice from Heaven—"Depart" Life is begun. —Goldie Wreston Brown. THE SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS. (By Harold Bell Wright.) From the old Matthews place an old trail leads down the mountain, winding along a steep slope in the hillside. It travels through heavily timbered hills, and comes into the open upon a ledge. Following this ledge one comes upon Dewey Bald which Sammy, the daughter of Jim Lane, an early settler, called Lookout, for the old trail then leaves the rim of Mutton Hollow and traverses the hills and valleys far out into the world that Sammy said, "seemed mighty good to them that knowed nothing about i t . " Past Jim Lane's cabin,on the Old Trail, Grant Mathews and Aunt Mollie came and built their home farther on. Later they purchased the sheep ranch in Mutton Hollow and another trail was made, and the three places were connected. It was along this same Old Trail that the stranger entered Mutton Hollow. A man aged and worn with many cares, but carrying with him an air of distinction and good breeding. Jed Holland, an ignorant but talkative young mountaineer, pointed the way up the trail to Grant Matthews' place, and so the stranger came to live with them. Here he found the father and son, both of the same name and both giants, Aunt Mollie with her sturdy figure clothed in a calico dress, toil hardened hands, and gentle kindly face, and Pete, tall and erect with fine girlish moulded face framed in golden hair; his great eyes filled with a bright shifting light that told his strange mental condition. In his own words he explained himself, " I 'm just nobody. Nobody can be nothin', can they?" Grant Matthews filled with a great reverance and comradeship for the stranger, told the story of Pete, the boy who flitted away among the trees like an elf and who talked of nature as his friend. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER Grant Matthews had had a daughter who at twenty was known all over the mountains for her beauty and grace. One summer a young artist came to Mutton Hollow, a young fellow of learning and refinement. He saw the girl and fell in love with her and it was then that he painted his masterpiece, a picture of the girl Maggie standing by a spring holding forth a brimming cup of water, a smile of invitation on her face. Later he went away, and after a long delay wrote to her that they must never meet again, for if he should tell his father of his love for a mountain maiden the blow would kill him. He himself had gone away from his great comrade, his father, leaving a note behind saying that by the time his father would read the letter he would be dead. Maggie had slowly pined away and died, and it was her spirit that the natives of Mutton Hollow said flitted through the hills, moaning like the wind in her distress. Eevenge for the artist still burned like a smouldering fire in the breast of the older Matthews giant. Pete was Maggie's son. Grant Matthews soon found that the lad would pine away and die if he were not left to roam the woods at will, so they let him go and Pete would sometimes be gone for days. But the ghost still lingered, and at last drove away all the sheep tenders of Mutton Hollow until the Matthews were without one. , At his request the stranger dressed himself in the coarse crude garments of the hills, followed the trail into the valley where the gloomy shadows are, there to live near the haunted cabin and become the shepherd of Mutton Hollow. He tended the sick, gave help to the needy, cheered the down-hearted, and so came to be known as Dad, the Shepherd of the Hills. Sammy Lane cannot be described. She seemed, as Uncle Ike, the postmaster of Forks explained it, to just plumb fill the wide house," and when she came to the postoffice, "I'll be dad-burned, but she pretty nigh fill th' whole out doors, ba thundas!" Her original name was Samantha, but when her mother died, Jim Lane shortened it to Sammy. Grant Matthews, Jr., loved Sammy, but for a long time she had been engaged to Ollie Stewart, a small, weak-bodied and weak minded young fellow who had inherited some money, and had gone to the city where Sammy was to join him and become "a lady" and his wife. It was this thought of her own inability to carry herself as an educated woman did in the great world that she knew nothing of, that led her to ask the shepherd to teach her. And so she became a lady in the true sense of the word. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 Sammy loved her father dearly, but gradually he came to be a source of worry and anxiety to her, for he was often with Wash Gibbs, the ruffian giant and bully of the hills. One night, sitting on her father's knee, she asked him to tell her of his people, and Jim told her of a stately southern mansion, of a proud, beautiful mother, of several brothers, and the black sheep who had left home when a lad, and had come to the mountains. Here later he had met her mother, whom Sammy greatly resembled.. While still in this mood Sammy asked him to give up Wash Gibbs and his gang, and he promised. Soon after he told her that he had to leave her for a couple of days to settle everything with Wash Gibbs. Telling her to go to one of the neighbors he rode away. She saddled her pony and started out, but a terrible storm came up so she sought shelter behind some rocks. As she stood there she heard some officers planning an attack on her horn 3, where Wash Gibbs and Jim Lane now were, because of some foul dealings they had been in. Believing implicitly in her father's innocence of any crime she hurried to the house and through a hole in the wall heard her father's speech to the gang in which he vindicated himself of any wrong. Before she knew it the officers were upon them. Blessed darkness came to Sammy. Her father was killed by Wash Gibbs, who escaped with a bad wound only to die in the mountains. This w how Sammy came to live with the Matthews. When she told them she was not going to the city to live with AUie Stewart her friends were glad and young Matt whistled as he drove the plow over the fields. One night the shepherd was awakened by Pete standing by him, telling him to follow him- Knowing that the boy never did anything without a motive the Shepherd followed him. Traveling through devious openings in the rock they came to a cave through which they passed. At the farther end there was a flat on which a small cabin stood. This they entered. A man lay on the bed hi the corner, and the single light in the room threw a glow over s painting that seemed to fill the room with beauty and youth, the picture of a girl smilingly holding out a brimming cup of water. The Shepherd staggered as though from a blow, and falling by the bed side cried, "My son. my son!" That night the Shepherd told the story to Grant Matthews, and both father and son were forgiven. The artist, as he wished, was buried in the old cave with nothing to mark the spot. "And this way the trail that follows the lower level, where ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER those who travel, as they go, look always over their shoulders with eyes of dread, and the gloomy shadows gather long before the day is done." Poor Pete wandered as a lost spirit and when autumn came in all her glory, Pete left the world of which he had never been o part, and passed on up into the white hills. They buried the lad by his mother in the pines. The wild flowers and vines formed the softest of couch covers, and the wild things lovingly whispered strange laments to him over his grave as they softly passed like flitting shadows. One spring evening Sammy and Grant, Jr., followed the old Trail, "that is no body knows how old," to Lookout, and watched the moon come up over the mountains. All nature blended her voice into an evening song, the birds sent up their plaintive call, the crickets chirped their mighty tune, and the two upon the ledge felt themselves uplifted by it all. Slowly the moon rose to its height shedding a radiance in a softened splendor, that brought out the shadowy crevices and misty heights, making Mutton Hollow under its glow a wild, weird fascinating scene of fairy land. The two rose and passed slowly down the Old Trail "that is, nobody knows how old," down the narrow path, and the Shepherd of the Hills shadowed by the rock, seeing them pass in the moonlight raised his hand and repeated after them in blessing, "What God hath joined; what God hath joined." E. V. S. A NEW DEPARTMENT. The faculty of the Normal School at Bellingham have recently announced the organization of a new department of work in the institution, to which they have given the name of the Extension Department. The general purpose of this new department will be to bring some of the opportunities and, in a limited way, some of the actual daily work of the Normal school within the reach of the parents of our public school children. Naturally the efforts of the Normal school are very largely centered upon the preparation of the teacher, but it is the desire of the faculty to render helpful service to the parent as well as to the teacher, and for the present the work of the Extension Department will be devoted largely to the presentation of topics of special interest to parents. For this work the general equipment of the institution is available. This includes a practical working library, a large museum, maps, charts, mounted photographs, electric stereopticon, ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 5 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER 5 lantern slides and a number of collections of articles illustrating the various phases of industrial education. The field covered in the topics announced by the various members of the faculty includes the subjects of history and travel, education, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, civics, library and museum work, entertainment for children, and a number of the phases of the management of children. These lectures are suitable for courses or for single lectures, and many of them are suitable for special occasions or for commencement addresses. It is expected that the charges for these extension lectures will be merely nominal, only enough to cover the expenses of the faculty doing the work. It is hoped that, through the work of this department the patron of the public schools will be brought in closer touch with the Normal school. ELK. My home is on a farm situated in a beautiful valley of the Olympic mountains. On three sides of us we have mountains the higher peaks capped with snow; on the fourth side is the Quina-quilt river. We have a band of thirteen elk which are very tame and interesting. My brothers ran across a band of them in the mountains. The little calves ran and hid and after searching, the boys found two lying quietly by a log. Handkerchiefs wer converted into ropes and were tied around the little calves' necks with the hope of leading them home. But they would not be led, so the boys carried them down the mountains in their arms. We found that it was very easy to tame them. If we left them alone they cried until we came back to them. We soon taught them to drink milk from a pail and to eat other food as well. The baby elk keeps near the place prepared for it until it is about three days old, after that it follows its mother about. When it is frightened it hides, keeping perfectly quiet until danger is past. They are very playful, especially with children and among themselves. They love to be petted and to show this, they put their head under a person's arm and cry. Just before a storm they run and leap in the air. Elk have well shaped heads, their long ears seem ever ready to catch any sound that might fortell danger; their eyes are bright and intelligent. Their neck is covered with a long black mane. The body of the baby elk is covered with a brown coat. When the calf is older it changes its coat for a thick gray coat. When the male is a year old the horns begin to grow. At first these are soft and are covered with a velvety skin which is rubbed ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 6 ---------- 6 THE MESSENGER off in August when the horns have become hard. In the spring the horns drop off close to the head and a new set begins to grow each year, however, with a new prong which branches from the main horn until the horns are full grown. When the first grow out they are white, but rubbing against the trees gives them a mottled appearance. An elk defends itself with the fore feet or it may use its horns if it has any. When an elk is displeased or angry it draws up its upper lip, grinds its teeth, and pulls its ears back on its neck. It usually measures an enemy's height by putting its chin over the head of the enemy, then, rising upon its hind legs, strikes with its forefeet. They are very treacherous when misused and do not like strangers. If a man seems afraid of an elk, he is the first to be tackled. When the elk are cleaning their horns they are very cross and like to try their horns on everything that comes in their way. We then keep them in their park. The park is fenced in by a seven-foot board fence. The underbrush is cut down leaving the trees for them to rub their horns against . Underneath is a growth of clover and grass. In September we turn them out into the woods with the cattle to hunt their food. They go up into the mountains and often the boys have heard their bells among a herd of wild elk, but as soon as our tame elk hear a man's voice, they come immediately. When the snow falls the elk come home and it is with difficulty that they can be driven from the barn door. We kept the first elk only for the novelty, but later we found we could raise them for profit. We have sold several to a park in Los Angeles and to the Electric park of Hoquiam. Five of our band are now spoken for by one of the Seattle parks. "HIGH WATER." The last two weeks of November, 1909, were exceptionally rainy. Weather prophets and old timers, all claimed that they could scarcely remember a fall when the down pour had been so steady. All this time while it was raining in the valley, it was snowing in the hills, making the deposit of snow much in excess of what it usually is. Then suddenly the rain ceased. The warm, balmy Chinook wind, which is peculiar to Western Washington in the spring and fall, began to blow. Without cessation it blew on the snow covered hills for thirty-six hours, causing the deep deposit of snow to melt as if by magic. The result was inevitable. Steadily the Skagit river rose until it was bank full. Foam, from the melting snow, drift wood, boulders and trees, came rushing ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 down its course. The friendly Indian said, "White man go high land, big water." And there was big water. Tuesday, November 6, at 2:30 a. m., the dikes began to break. From then on till morning the surging water made break after break in the length and breadth of its course. In a distance of four miles, between west Mt. Vernon and Avon, there were thirteen breaks made. In many places the dike was torn out for several rods leaving great gaps through which the water might pour. Vigilant workers toiled all night to save the little towns, but their work was unavailing. At many towns it was not the weakness of the dikes, but rather the height that the water attained, which caused the flood. At Sedro-Woolley the water was reported to be twenty-eight inches higher than it had been during the flood of 1897. Old Timers in Burlington said they had never seen the water in the town before. Tuesday, there were twenty inches of water in the main street of Burlington. Enough water so that row boats were used all over the town. Burlington became a modern Venice. , When the dikes broke the water in the river began to go down quite rapidly, because it was allowed to flow over such a wide territory. The water kept rising in the flooded district however, antil three or four hours after the high tide on Puget Sound, which occurred at 9 a. m. The high tide, the highest of the season, made the river much higher at its mouth and consequently higher up stream in the flooded valley. Burlington, North Avon, LaConner, West Mt. Vernon, Sedro- Woolley, Bay View, Stirling, Milltown, Fir, Skagit City, Hamilton and a great deal of farm land, Olympia Marsh, Beaver Marsh, Swinomish Flats and the delta of the Skagit, were all a sea of water. People went in rowboats from West Mt. Vernon to LaConner, a distance of ten miles, through the best farming land on earth. As far as could be seen with a field glass was a solid sheet of water. The river literally extended from hill to hill. Houses stood out here and there like little islands. There was no loss of human life. But the loss of property was beyond estimation. At LaConner, warehouses full of grain from the rich Swinomish flats, were carried away bodily. Barns and houses were undermined and thrown into holes. All over the Skagit flats the loss of cattle and horses was great. As yet it has not been reckoned. At one place the river semed to take a new course, going west ward toward LaConner instead of flowing southward past Mt. Vernon, Skagit City, Fir and Milltown. The course led ^directly through a beautiful farm. A wide channel was cut, undermining the barn and turning it into the water on gable end. Twenty-six cows and four horses were suffocated in this barn ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER as a result. As the barn was hurled on end, two tons of hay. stored in one end of it, were thrown down upon the animals. Two1 young calves were all the live stock this farmer was enabled to save. This farm was once a beautiful place, well cleared and well tended. Picture the havoc now wrought. Drift wood and sand over field and meadow, so that the land will have to be cleared and scraped before it can be sown to seed. A deep gulch made through the farm which will have to be filled in and leveled off. Three grown sons, who were away at school, have returned home to help the father start at the bottom of the ladder again, in his attempt to make a home. And so case after case might be sighted. There are many who have lost practically all they had. The loss of the railroad companies has been very heavy. The Great Northern railroad will have to be regraded throughout a great part of the county. In some places the railroad was carried miles away. In many places the roadbed was washed away. The land at present is water soaked so that little can be done of permanent value until the rainy season is over. Transportation has thus been made uncertain and unsatisfactory. But along with the gruesome, pathetic aspect of the flood, goes a semi-pathetic, semi-comic aspect which must not be forgotten. A panoramic view of Skagit county on the morning of the flood would reveal half-crazed men wandering aimlessly about with shovels over their shoulders readyto do they knew not what, to prevent the slowly creeping water from cutting them off from the rest of humanity. It would reveal families loaded onto rafts off their roofs so quickly that babies fell overboard and were barely rescued alive. Farmers, driving their cattle up onto haystacks to save their lives; or holding their horses' heads above water while they themselves stood on high stumps. Women, standing on tables, firmly grasping a few precious trinkets with the water almost to the table tops in their houses. Families who had ben forced to leave their homes, going up onto the hills and stoutly refusing to come down. Six or eight families lodged in one big house. In the streets, men with hip boots carrying unfortunate pedestrians who had only knee boots. It would reveal a valley under water all day Tuesday, and a vallay almost restored to its natural condition Wednesday morning- 'Tis true, ther* were many more gulches in the road and fields Wednesday morning, but the water was almost entirely out of the streets and out of most of the houses. The broken fences, misplaced sidewalks and sunken building were all that were left to testify of the devastation wrought. Lastly it would reveal, after the flood was over, , two school ma'ams—one-time Normalites—while out sight seeing, ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 walk into the quicksand in an apparently good road, and have to be dragged out bodily. Before November 30th if a person had mentioned "the flood," everyone's mind would have reverted to the time when Noah built his ark and gathered the animals, two by two. Now, if a person should menion "The Flood" the picture would come immediately to the mind of every inhabitant of Skagit county of row-boats in main streets, chickens perched on barn roofs and railroads converted into picket fences. RUBY MARSTON, '09. EXPERIENCES. I was teaching in the country. You all know what that means. It had been my custom to go home every Friday evening to get a breath of civilization and feast my eyes on paved streets and tall buildings, to forget the muddy roads and trackless woods and incidentally to forget the grunting pigs, lowing cows and cackling hens that are so romantic in stories, but are anything but romantic in real life. On this particular Friday I left school at the usual time, walked home over logs and through mud and water, packing my small valise, drank a cup of tea, straightened my hat and started out for the depot two miles away. I arrived at the depot in due time only to be confronted by a sign saying: Train six hours late. That meant the train might be in any time between midnight and dawn. I was staggered completely and sat down to let the full force of the announcement sink in. As I sat there trying to gather my scattered senses together and decide what to do, I saw a couple of other girls who evidently were getting about as much pleasure out of the situation as I was. In sheer desperation we began to try to console each other. Finally a brilliant thought struck one of the girls. "Let's walk," she suggested. "Walk!" we echoed. "Where?" To Manito and then take the interurban into Stillwater" "How far is i t ? " was asked. "Only eight miles," she said. Only eight miles on the railroad track through an unknown stretch of country and darkness less than an hour away! A light task, truly! But we didn't think of that and "only eight miles" sounded better than six uncertain hours spent in waiting—so we started out down the track. Now it so happened that we were not the only ones disappointed by that sign. Two stalwart young men, also bound for Stillwater, saw it with dismay—and decided to walk "only eight miles" to Manito. But they had been wise and gotten something to eat first. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER We hadn't gone far on our way when they passed us and we gazed enviously at the long strides they made. Darkness was falling and we were beginning to repent of our rashness just a tiny bit when what should appear out of the dusk but two tramps- As the Lady of the Decoration said, just then all our courage could have been covered with a postage stamp. We gazed with ill concealed fear at the two who half stopped as if to speak when a big masculine voice shouted, "You two hustle along or you won't get anywhere tonight." The tramps took the hint and "hustled" along. Then the owner of the voice appeared and said, "You girls are very foolish to attempt this trip, but since you have begun and are in for it, don't you think we'd better join forces?" We were only too glad to do as he proposed, so he and his companion came back and matched their long strides to our shorter steps. They relieved us of our baggage as well and W lt;J found it much easier to go on. We strode along in the darkness over stones and trestles, but nothing of note happened until we reached the long trestle just before we entered the village of Manito. A dense fog had arisen and we could not tell just what was happening. However, just as we got well on the trestle we heard a long whistle and there in front of us just coming round the curve was the headlight of a locomotive. We started to go somewhere, I don't know just where, when some one passing under the trestle and hearing one of us scream, shouted up some directions. That finished me. Overcome with fatigue and fright I dropped on the track. Fortunately the train was still moving slowly .. There was no time for talk, so one of the men seized me around the waist, packed me under his arm and carried me to one side just in time to save me from the wheels of the locomotive. As if fearing I would do something rash he held me all the time, that long—it seemed hours long to us —train passed. Then he stood me on my feet and we all set out for the village. We caught the last interurban and before long wz were all safe at home—not much the worse for fear. I have never seen or heard of my rescuer since, but I shudder at what might have happened had he and his companion not joined us on our foolhardy walk. It was half a mile from the nearest farmhouse to the school building where I taught my first term of school. A stage passed each day on its way from the nearest railway station to the Indiao reservation on the other side of the Columbia river and occasionally the Indians passed by in groups of three or four, but aside from these the road past the school house was little used. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 One warm June afternoon after school was dismissed I stood in the door and watched the children, until every dinner bucket and the last straw hat had disappeared over a little hill. Turning back into the quiet room I erased the board, dusted the erasers, and then sat down at the desk to correct some papers. I had; worked about an hour in the silent room when I was startled by the sound of boisterous talking and laughing. Glancing out at a west window I saw three men approaching on horseback. My first thought was—drunken Indians, and almost involuntarily I stepped to the door and closed it. Keeping myself out of sight I looked out again just in time to see a half breed raise a bottle to his lips while another flourished a revolver in the air. The third I saw, was a white man. I thought of the old door that stood oat in the woodhouse. It was full of bullet holes that the children said had been put there by passersby who had used it for a target. What if these men should shoot. Even while the thought ran through my mind I heard them halt at the gate and a coarse husky voice said, "See if you can hit the doorknob." Breathless I crouched into a corner. Every second seemed an hour. I heard the men arguing and quarreling as in an awful dream. At last came the report of a revolver, followed by an oath and the riders were gone. When my senses returned I knew that the building had not been touched and that the revolver had been emptied into the air. Nevertheless I got out of there as soon as possible and afterward never stayed long after Ihc children had gone- LIST OF NEW BOOKS. Abbott, A. C.—Bacteriology. Barker, L. F.—Nervous System. Bruncken, Ernest—North American Forests and Forestry. Burnside, W. S., and Panton, A. W.—Theory of Equations. Coffin, C. H;—How to Study Pictures. Calkins, G. N—Protozoa. Chittenden, F. H.—Insects Injurious to Vegetables. Cubberley, E. P.—Changing Conceptions of Education. Davenport, C. B.—Experimental Morphology. Dearrby, A. — Comparative Morphology and Biology of Fungi. Fine, H. B.—College Algebra. Duncan Norman—Dr. Grenfel's Parish. Gosse, Edmund—Father and Son. Haynes, G. H.—Election of Senators. Hill, F. T.—Decisive Battles of Law. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 12 ---------- 12 THE MESSENGER Hill, Charles—Manual Normal Histology and Organography. Jennings, H. S.—Behavior of Lower Animals. Kern, O. J.—Among Country Schools. Kellogg, V. L.—Darwinism Today. Locy, W. A.—Biology and Its Makers. MacBride, T. H.—North American Slime-moulds. Metchnikoff, Elie—Nature of Man- Mitchell, E. G — Mosquito Life. Morgan, T. H.—Experimented Zoology- Morgan, T. H.—Regeneration. Muir, John—Mountains of California. Munsterberg, Hugo—Psychoteraphy. Pelham, H. F.—Roman History. Poulton, E. P.—Fifty Years of Darwinism. Seeley, J. R.—Political Science- Seward, A. C.—Darwin and Modern Science- Sharp, David—Insects, Hymenoptera. Smith, Geoffrey—Crustacea. Stedman, E. C.—Victorian Anthology. Strasburger, E.—Botany. Sylvester, Emma—Auxiliary Education. Trevelyan, G. M.—Garibaldi, Defense of the Roman Republic. Willard, J. F.—Tramping with the Tramps. Weed, C- M.—Insects and Insecticide. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSENGER 13 THE MESSENGER SCHOOL PAPER OF THE BELLINGHAM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON S. B. Irish Co., Printing a|l§|5 gt; 1311 Railroad Avenue MESSENGER STAFF ADA B. CAMPBELL ANDREA NORD • - MARIS REECE ) AUCE PEACOCK [• - EDNA STAPLES ) MARY E. SEXTON MARGARET WALTON) MAUDS WESCOTT » ELIZABETH HEMPHILL EMMA WOODHOUSE HENRY ROGERS) BEATRICE BAIRJ Ring out the old, Ring happy bells, Editor Associate Literary Exchange Organization }• Locals Athletics ring in the new across the snow! GRACE HINMAN AMELIA FISKE ROY KNUDSON -j FLORENCE MCKEAN V INA LANDON • gt; LUCY FOWLER VALE NIXON \ HARRY HEATH - V - JANET EVERETT ) W. T. MEYER 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. January, 1910 No. 4 M ii "'Hurrah for the time of the merry Kriss Kringle Of feasting, of games and of toys, Of sleigh bells that jingle and fingers that tingle, And dancing of girls and of boys." Christmas spirit filled the air all of that last busy, tired, never ending week before vacation. It did seem as if Friday would never come, but it did at last, and oh such a rush for trains and boats. Such a lot of happy, shining faces! Such a chorus ot "Merry Christmas" and then the much needed rest for two blissful weeks. Weren't they gay weeks, fellow students? School and its worries were entirely forgotten I wager. But all too soon they are over and gone and we are all back at the wheel once more, ready to work with renewed vigor because of our play time. Dickens once said, in substance, that Christmas was most enjoyed by children, but—well, we're just children, so we'll agree with him. Here's trusting you had a merry Christmas and wishing one and all a Happy New Year. Don't forget to help the editor! ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER Preparations are now being made for the Tri-Normal contest that is to be held in Cheney this year. Judging by the number of contestants, a great deal of interest is being taken in this event. Remember, students, that these people are working for honors, not for themselves, but for the whole school, so kindly show your appreciation of their efforts by taking an active interest in all that pertains to the contest. Who is going to win the Kline cup ? Seniors! Juniors! Underclassmen ! Are you ? Then it seems to us that with the test games so near at hand you will have to work, and work hard. Let us have good exciting games and withal an abundance of friendly class spirit. Classes! support your basketball team. The holidays are over. What shall we do? Walk around with long faces and wish we were at home again ? Not a bit of it. Now is the time that the shoulder must be put to the wheel. Let us "make things hum," then when school closes in June we will all feel that we have "something accomplished, something done. Everyone has earned the summer's fun." Do you notice how the Alumni are contributing to the Messenger? We wish to express our appreciation of their kindness to us- Students, don't let the Alumni furnish you with such a large part of your material; make yourself known to us and lend a helping hand. Did you visit the tuberculosis exhibit? It was most interesting, showing the efforts that are being made all over the land to check the ravages of the great white plague. We wonder how many B. S. N. S- students realize the value of the library ? It is stocked with books on almost every subject and is well worth your inspection. Then again, "All work and no play," you know the rest. Have you looked over the fiction? Wouldn't it be a good idea to take a story home on Friday night for Sunday reading? Make yourself acquainted with good books. The bravery some of our students displayed in getting back from Thanksgiving vacation shows what stuff "we?re" made of. Everyone remembers the kind of stuff the weather man handad out to us at that time, and everyone knows the condition of things on land and sea. Some risked their lives on the angry waters, some spent long hours on trains that^ seemed destined never to reach anywhere. But the bravest of the brave are those who when their own homes were afloat and the railroad out of commission, just struck out and walked into Bellingham. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 EXCHANGES^ Philis and Trix were curled up on the settee in the rest room "reminiscing" when Philis was startled by a humming noise in the corner. 'The exchange wire again," exclaimed she, excitedly. "Hush!" "Sing a song of exchanges. A wire full of books." Aye, truly, every back has its burden to bear and mine a pleasant one—sung on the wire. All my old friends here again this month, Orange and Black with its high literary standard, Cardinal as dignified as ever, Kodak, much improved since last issue—keep it up, Kodak. Normal Exponent, Evergreen, dainty little Spinster with its delightful stories, and the Review. Some of our regular visitors. The Review and Tahoma have not arrived yet. Won't you please come again? Besides all these we have some new visitors. I knew them the instant they were thrown across my back, so timidly did they nestle there until the eager students discovered the strangers and anxiously devoured them. Ph. Comus, what a pleasant burden you are. I hope to bear every one of your followers on my back. Your comics called forth positive smiles, comparative giggles and superlative peals « gt;f laughter. It is a regular scream department, a veritable gold mine of delight. Your cut for athletics is very well chosen, but your literary section a little crowded, so the girls say. There's Vox Studentis from Union City, Tenn. You are very welcome though I've heard Jennie say you would be more attractive with some good headings and departments, such as a literary department, and a little more space. Emerson College Magazine was captured almost immediately on its arrival. How glad they all seemed to have a visitor from Boston-r-clean and full of good things, and really a joke or two. We hope you will be constant. The bright little Arrow from Stillwater, Minn., would travel better with a good literary department, some stories and poems. Here's the Butte, far away from home, Crawford, Neb-, and very welcome to us; you have a good clear print, but would be greatly improved by headline and department cuts. Your Mental Tarts is an individual characteristic and a good one. College Echo echoes some very good jokes, for the corner just reverberates with laughter when they visit with you. The humming had almost ceased and as Philis left the room she heard the song dying away in silence' ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER ORGANIZATIONS. One of the new organizations of the school is the History Club, which is under the direction of Mr. Bever. The club is now taking up an interesting study of Northwest history. It will soon have finished the study of the early explorers, and settlers of this .country, and will then take up the more recent events. Everyone is cordially invited to attend the meetings, which are held in the history room every Friday afternoon at 2:20, enter into the discussions, and become a member if they so wish. YOUNG MEN'S BIBLE GLASS. The Young Men's Bible class, which has recently been organized, holds its meeting regularly every Thursday afternoon from four to five o'clock in room 21. Up to date there is an enrollment of twelve who are taking a splendid interest in the study of the ''Life of Christ." This subject is being treated in a very able manner by our instructor. Mr. Deerwester, and we trust that in the near future many other young men will find the time to enroll in this club. PHILOMATHEAN SOCIETY. The Philomathean Society met for the first time under its new name, Friday, December 3. A large number of members and visitors were present to enjoy the excellent Kipling program which had been prepared. His poems were recited, a "Just So" story read, a longer story reproduced and "The Light That Failed" reviewed With the same spirit and enthusiasm which the members have shown in the preparation of previous programs it plans to have discussed current topics, books, men and women who have made or are making a place for themselves, besides giving opportunity for dramatic and musical work. A committee on fines was appointed, as was also a social committee to prepare for some good times in the future. Y. W. C. A-On December 9th, Eev. Wilson of the South Side Presbyterian Church, gave an excellent talk to the Y. W. C. A. on the subject "God's Gift to Man." The following week Miss Whiting of the city association was to have spoken on the subject "Our Gifts to God.'' However, Miss Whiting was unable to be present and Miss Hillis gave a most helpful Christmas message, after which refreshments were served, and all enjoyed a social half hour. These ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 Thursday meetings are so profitable and refreshing that the girls feel that they can not miss a single one. As an example of the practical work done by the association, two basket dinners were given to needy families for Thanksgiving day. Those who delivered the baskets will not forget the evident pleasure they brought to these homes. For the last two years our Normal Y. W. C. A. has greatly enjoyed a Bible Institute at the beginning of January. This year the association is planning for the third annual Bible Institute, to be held January 13 to 16. Two strong speakers are expected from Seattle, but the names and details of the program cannot be announced at present. The Cafeteria, which opened about November 1st, under the supervision of Miss Lawrence and the Y. W. C. A. girls fills a much needed place in school. The standard is much higher than that of the ordinary school luncheon, because of the neat way in which the room is kept and the luncheons served are always inviting and well cooked. The girls are to be complimented for their effort toward helping the great number who must take luncheon at school. It is hoped that the students will continue to be appreciative and do their part toward patronizing the Cafeteria. STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. The students' organization is considering the matter of putting in a telephone in the conversation room for the use of the students. This will have to be left undecided untli after the holidays, as it may become necessary to use the room for class work again. For the same reason the storeroom on the second floor may have to be moved into the old manual training room in the basement. This last change may occur during the holidays, so don't be alarmed if you do not find the store " a t home" upstairs, but visit them in their new quarters. THESPIAN CLUB. The Thespian Club now has a membership of twenty-four. All are enthusiastic and are doing some good work along dramatis lines. The programs consist of music, reading, presentation of dramatic scenes, resume of plays and sketches of prominent playwrights, actors and actresses. The Thespians welcome to the ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 18 ---------- 18 TEE MESSENGER club only those who are sincerely interested in the work and who are willing to put forth extra effort to make the club a success- AT.KTOTATT During the past month two programs have been rendered, the one on the "History of the Holy Grail," and the other being a debate entitled," Resolved, That the study of science is of more benefit than the study of the classics.'' A third meeting was given to a social afternoon, the members making themselves both-merry and useful while they were covering the pots containing the bulbs. Light refreshments were also served. Laura Jayne is teaching in the Raymond schools. Harriet Mendenhall is t aching across the bay from Seattle. Noah Davenport's address is Yukon, Alaska. Bird M. Angela '07 has passed the civil service examination and has entered the offices of Bremerton navy yard. Marjory Smith will attend the State University at San Diego for the second semeser, but will return to Bellingham Normal school next year. Grace MacNeil is teaching in primary department at Friday Harbor. Annie Grue is teaching at "Welcome, Wash. Katherine McNeil left school and is teaching at Leavenworth, Wash. Miss Helen Goldthwaite '07 is teaching in Holtville, Cal. Miss Ethel Gerding '09 is teaching at Woodlawn, Wash. Miss May Copeland '08 is teaching in Aberdeen, Wash. Mrs C. H- Eldridge is teaching school near Kiona this year. Miss Annie Keene '04 is supervising the work in drawing in the city schools during the absence of Miss Hattie Dellinger. Sadie G. Haskin is teaching this year in her home school at Cashmere; Wash. Miss Nora M. Corbett '07 is teaching in Tacoma, wash. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 19 Anna Bonie is assistant in county superintendent's office at Goldendale. Harry T. Raymond '05 returned to New York city in December to resume his studies in music. Ellen Graham is now Mrs. Ira A. Hall of Mt. Vernon. Jessie Scott Cowing is teaching in the High school at Newport, Wash., this year. Miss Ira Speir '06 is teaching the primary department at . Dryad again this year. Miss Anna Thomas and Miss Laura Angst, who were students here last year, are teaching at Dryad. Miss May O'Loughlin '06 is teaching in Centralia. Mr. Charles Becker is teaching near Little Falls this semester- Miss A. Steurvig '03 has been married to Mr. Sverdrup of Minneapolis, Minn. Harriet White is near Colfax this year teaching a county school. Miss Ursula Winters is teaching near Raymond, Wash. The final sound of the referee's whistle and the call of time by the timekeeper on the Saturday following Thanksgiving ended-the game between the Blue and White and the University of Pug*t Sound, and also was the signal for the close of the Normal football season. Although the Normal boys were not invincible, and were defeated several times by heavier and more experienced teams, when we consider that there are only thirty-three boys enrolled this year, and thirteen of these for various reasons did not enter the game, and that of the remaining twenty only five had ever played the game before, we must admit that this has been one of the most successful football seasons the Normal school has ever experienced. Seven games were played by the team—three were won, three were lost and one was tied. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER Normal vs. Sedro Woolley October 15th, at Sedro Woolley Normal 6, Sedro Woolley 5. Normal vs. B. H. S. at the Fair grounds, October 13th—Normal 10, B. H. S- 0. Normal vs. B. H. S., November 6—Normal 16, B- H. S. 0. Normal vs. N. P. S., November 13 at Tacoma—Normal 6, N. P. S. 15. Normal vs- B. H. S., November 25—Normal 0, B. H. S. 15. Normal vs. U. P. S. November 27—Normal 0, U. P. S. 17. Basket ball is very well represented in the Normal this season, experienced players are scarce, but the new material has the spirit, and with two full teams out for practice three nights every week, we will soon develop a winning team. No games have been scheduled yet, our first game will probably be played shortly after the Christmas vacation. The University of Puget Sound and Gonzaga College have asked for games, to be played at their respective centers, Tacoma and Spokane. On December 6th the Fourth Year team gained more laurels for themselves by showing the dignified Seniors some of the finer points of basket ball, and defeating them by a score of 18 to 13. Good work was done by both Bair and Pebley, the Fourth Year forwards; Haufman shooting most of the baskets for the Seniors. Room for improvement in team work was apparent in both line-ups. The Fourth Years as a class are giving loyal support to their team this season, although there are but twenty in the class, two full teams are out every day for practice. Then' scores against the Sophomores and Seniors, are examples of what good steady practice will accomplish. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 21 CALENDAR. November 22—Assembly hour- Mr. Deerwester and Mr. Epley talk on current topics. Mrs. Engberg plays before students at 3 o 'clock. November 23.—Dr. Mathes returns. November 24—Vacation begins. November 25—Football game with local High, score 16-0 in favor of High. "On the top shelf pumpkin pies, On the middle shelf plum puddings, On the bottom shelf turkies. In the door way of the pantry Students with bulging mouths and open eyes." Bain! November 26.—Rain. November 29.—Rain again. November 30—More rain. November 31—Sunshine. Oh, dear! How lovely! "Always do have fine weather in this country, anyhow. Didn't I tell yon that it would clear off?" Madame Langendorff's recital. We are back now. Miss Gray came in two days late—5 per cent off Miss Gray. If you wish to remove this unexcused absence consult student body. Dr. Powell talks to students on tuberculosis. Students' Association will soon take up business of purchasing "sanitary cups" for amateurs lungers in the undergraduate classes. The "shouting seniors" have lungs proof against all diseases except loquaciousness- ism. December 1.—Absent and sleeping students in chorus practice brought back to living present by Miss Gray's strenuous roll call. December 2—Dr. Mathes gives very interesting review in the Young Women's Christian Association meeting, of work done by the Y. M. C. A-December 3.—Senior party. Seniors alight from car in South Bellingham much to the relief of motorman, conductor and car. In answer to their "rickety-rachety" motorman gives a shrill whistle, conductor heaves sigh of relief, and car with a groan leaps forward. How so many people can move about with so little noise is beyond the understanding of all three. December 6.—Mr. McCoubrey, in Browning: "He must have been a very quiet man to let his wife talk all the time, and never say a word." Mr. Mc. interprets Browning according to apperceptive psychological, principles. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 22 ---------- 22 TEE MESSENGER I—The cold walls of Soceity hall re-echo with the vocal vibrations of freezing Hist. Meth. class. Il.^-Seniors are instructed to wear clothing to counteract the effects of a delinquent furnace and an out of order janitor- III.—The training school could not have passed more quietly (?) from Society Hall to first floor than did the stately Seniors. December 7.—Miss Baker gives talk to girls, and Mr. Bpliy gives talk to boys. Gleamings from Miss Baker's talk: " I have the greatest respect for my ancestors, but I should hate to have to live with them" "Bounding health and immasculate cleanliness are most important factors in attractiveness today." "Wash your face less and your feet oftener." "Educated noses are indispensible" "When we stay in a room poorly ventilated we are eating one another up." (Let the training teachers note this and in some ure spare their own lives for future usefulness.) December 8.—Miss Bowie was heard soliloquizing just before hearing class in training school: "Then welcome each rebuff That turns earth's smoothness rough!" Miss Nicolls and Mr. Hogan confer at register outside room 17 December 9—Miss Moore plays "player" in assembly. Certain boys interrupt music with undesirable music of their own; Mr- Stinson displays ''cider barrel." He wanted it full and was much disappointed to find how little it contained. Mr. Epley (just before the storm)—School closes on December 17 and opens on Tuesday, January 4; not on Tuesday evening." Who ever he^,rd of having school at night! Storm broke loose in all its fury and raged for fully one minute and fifty-nine and one-half seconds. Miss Nicols and Mr. Hogan confer at legister outside room 17. December 10.— Y. W. C. A. sell calendars. Seniors' Anagram party. Let it go down in history by another name, since so few Seniors were there. Fie, for shame- Seniors! Where is the Crimson and the Gray? December 10.—Miss N. and Mr. H. confer at register outside Room 17- December 13.—Training teachers get yellow slips which make - all the world look yellow. December 14.—Training school has candy sale as a forerunner of a Senior candy sale on Wednesday. Mr. Patchin (at 5:30 surrounded by teachers) To another ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 23 ---------- I THE MESSENGER 23 teacher entering—I'm afraid, I cannot see you tonight as I am due at a banquet at 6:00. December 15.—Candy sale by Senior class. First class candy at extraordinary low prices. December 16.—Exhibit in Normal training and domestic science departments. Mr. Moody and Mr. Patchin come early and admire everything. Christmas tree. December 17.—Students leave for home. Suit cases, trunks drop over the hill to the wharf. January 4—Students return with cheerful, hopeful faces. "Like burnt-out craters healed with snow." Blessed be Christmas that brings rest to tired psychology ridden, Browning fumbled, artimethic tossed, History befuddled, music tainted and teaching-taxed brain. LOCALS. Seniors elected Miss Ada Campbell editor Senior Issue of Messenger. An associate editor will be elected at special meeting of the class, and the remainder of the staff will be chosen by the editor and associate editor. A committee has been appointed to consult with Miss Hays on the selection of a Senior class play. Sales of all kinds are rife. The students are bound not to let each other get home with a cent to spare. Mr. Deerwester was in Van Wyck Saturday, December 11, as a judge in a debating contest, held between the eight grades of Van Wyck and Rome. Miss Pearl Barnette's pupils formed the team that won in the debate. Mr. Deerwester reports good things about the work of both of the Van Wyck teachers, Miss Barnette and Miss Fanny Lyall. Miss Gertrude Armstrong has written a card to say that she is in the Adams building in Seattle, teaching the second A and the third B grades She is enjoying her work very much. Blaine, November 26, 1909. Dear Messenger Staff: I was one of you last year, and wish that I might enjoy that privilege this year. I derived not only pleasure, but profit from my work in connection with the paper, and beg to be allowed to contribute just a little to it this year. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER I certainly wish you all success as members of the staff and hope the paper may reach even a higher standard than it did last year. I also want the paper sent to my address each month, for I shall be just as interested in its " Loconics" as ever. Sincerely, GOLDIE W. BROWN. Blaine, Washington. Miss Abbie Johnson was strictly on the "move" the last week before Christmas. As a result she was very pleasantly surprised by several young ladies who spent the evening helping to make the new home pleasant and attractive- As I have read from time to time, since the opening of school last September, accounts in different papers of the progress of the Bellingham Normal school, it is with great pleasure that I have noticed the increase in attendance over that of last year, the number of volumes added to the library, and the completion of the Science Annex. I enjoy reading the Messenger and consider the December number an excellent issue. With best wishes for the future success of the B. S. N. S- Very sincerley, EMMA CURRIER, '09. Dr. Mathes has received a postal from Miss Viva Flory, a student of last year. She is teaching near Tacoma, and is enjoying her work very much. Dr. Mathes attended the State Teachers' Association in Tacoma, December 28 to 31. He also attended the mid-year meeting of the State Board, Tuesday, December 28. Dinner was served in the Cafeteria, December 3, by one of the cooking classes. Cooks were Mr. Sidney Johnson and Mr. Jess Trimble. Waitresses were Miss Cora Burroughs and Miss E. Lawrence; kitchen servers were Miss Maxine McDowell and Mrs- McDaniels. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Deerwester, Dr. and Mrs. Mathes, Miss Baxter and Miss Lawrence. In a letter to a friend, Miss Annie Harned sends her best regards to all Bellingham friends. Miss Harned is a former B. 3. N. S. girl. One of the Fifth grade boys came into Bellingham after Thanksgiving vacation in a steam launch that plied on the publie ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 road between Bellingham and Ferndale. On Friday he returned to Ferndale on ice skates. The Twentieth Century Club met December 14 at the Baker Hotel and had a 6 o'clock dinner together. Dr. Kirkpatrick gave the paper of the evening. The following teachers spent a part of their vacation in Ta-coma; Misses Baxter, George, Gray and Drake; Messrs. Deerwes-ter and Mathes. Miss Pearl DeBolt entertained a few of her friends on the evening of December 10. Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening was spent. Dr. Mathes expects to go to Quincy, Wash., some time in January or February to lecture in the school of which Mr. A. D. Foster is principal. Misses Hogle and Dawson entertained friends from the east during the holidays. When St. Claus reached the Normal school, December 17th, he found everything waiting for him. There was the Christmas tree, Christmas bells, Christmas holly, Christmas candles and best of all, the children with genuine Christmas smiles. Old Kris, with jingling bells, red nose, dimples, and twinkling eyes, was quite out of breath after his fast ride over the snow and for a few minutes hardly knew where he was at. By asking a few questions he managed to get back into conscious motor activity and gave the Normal students, varied stimuli to pleasurable sensations, and,the training school children a real "nifty" time. Of course where St. Claus lives they have no psychological basis for reckoning time, so Santa looked around among the children for some time for Miss Montgomery, Miss Baxter and Mr. Patchen. He was very much surprised to find they had become "grownups." The children had brought food-gifts for the poor and these Santa Claus took with him to distribute among the needy. He explained that his potato crop had been a failure, due, no doubt, to the extreme cold at the North Pole this year. He was indeed glad to find the pupils had brought spuds and went to get them, for his sleigh, while the spuds in the balcony cheered and openei their eyes- The tiny folks of the primary department then gave a series of drills and songs. They certainly did their best, and the audience did its best to show them its appreciation. The intermediate ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER grades then gave a number of songs followed by a short dialogue. In this dialogue a miniature St. Claus appeared with a Christmas sack his own size and filled the stockings while the owners of the stockings slept very, very soundly on the floor. There was none of this wakefulness and peeping so often found on Christmas eve. When the children awoke they were delighted to find all the gifts which St. Claus had left them. Following this there was another song by the Grammar grades. The pupils sang with the true Christmas spirit and gave all of us the real cheer of the Yule Tide. We have not enjoyed such a treat as the training school gave us for some time and thank them for it most heartily. We must also mention the brief talk that Dr. Mathes gave us at the beginning. He struck a sympathetic chord in all our hearts when he urged us to try to make our homes happier and better for being there and to remember our parents and give them as much of our company and time as possible during the vacation. The new calendars which were displayed the week before vacation met with a ready sale, and deservedly so, as they are most original in design and artistic in make up. They are panel shaped with photographs of local scenery at the top and designs appropriate to the season below. These last were made by our own students, so the calendars are of especial interest to friends of the school Many who have long wished for a school calendar find their desires more than fulfilled and are glad that the Y. W-C. A. supplied the want. Special thanks are given to Mr. J. Way-land Clark for his aid and valuable suggestions. Mr. O'Dessa D. Sterling, pianist, entertains the school on the Lecture Course Friday evening, January 7. Mr. Sterling is a musician of intense temperament and magnetism. His style is unique and original and his interpretation of the old masters is remarkable. He has a fortunate ability to grasp the composers' thought and portray it in music's own story. He has traveled extensively as a concert pianist and has established a most enviable reputation in America's foremost musical institutions. No one can afford to miss his recital Friday evening. All who came to the Anagram party, forty in "all," given by the Seniors the evening of December 10, entered into the entertainment with a zest, and soon progression was the all absorbing thought. One prize, a beautiful pennant, was won by Miss Margaret Walton, her card showing the highest score of the evening; the other prize, "Heart Poems," by Goldie Brown, a former Norm"! ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER *? student, was won by Mr. Stinson. After refreshments, speeches were made by Mr. Deerwester and other members of the faculty present. Miss Pinch recited. How to get back to school after having spent our Thanksgiving vacation at our homes in Ferndale was a serious proposition to us. The floods promised to delay the trains indefinitely. Numerous unexcused absences stared us in the face every day while new ones were added to the list. On Monday we drove for five miles, but the bridges were unsafe and we had to go back. We had decided to walk the nine miles when fortunately some one mentiond a hand-car that intended coming down to Bellingham the next day. Accordingly on Saturday morning we arose early to take the car at 6:56. At first we were very much concerned as to where we should be stowed away and also somewhat amused at this unusual mode of travel, for there were eight passengers besides ourselves, not to say anything about the bags of mail, picks, shovels and suit cases. The other passengers who • were men worked the car, four on a side- The picks and shovels were fastened to the center of the car and to these we held tight as we crossed over dangerous places. Although each of us wore an extra coat we felt the cold very keenly. But anything was better than walking. When within a short distance of town a work train blocked our way and we walked the rest of the way; we climbed a long flight of stairs, boarded an Eldridge avenue car and soon arrived at our rooms. Miss Mary Watrous and Miss Lilian Tapping entertained the Senior class at the former's home on the evening of December 3. A most interesting program was given, after which each Senior present had to do a stunt. Eefreshments were served late in the evening. The class was out in full force and all report a very good time. The exhibit of manual training work held on Thursday, December 4, was well attended. The card board work, the basketry, stenciled rugs, pillows and woodwork show that a great deal of credit is due to Miss Hogle and Miss Dawson for the great improvement in the art work of this department of school. A Christmas sale of potted bulbs was held by the Alkisiah Club on Thursday, December 16. The plants were in bud and made a pretty showing in their white covered pots. There were four times as many bulbs on sale this year as there were last year. Some of the plants have been very much retarded in their development, these will be in bloom after the holidays; anyone wishing ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER a pretty decoration for his or her room will find the money well spent if invested in one of the bulbs. The Normal students had the pleasure of listening to two exceptionally fine musical programs during the month of November. At the request of the student body Mrs. Davenport-Eng-berg gave a recital at 3 o'clock in the afternoon of November - to students and members of the faculty only. The recital coi sisted of: Airs Russes WienmawsM Souvenir • Drdla Mazourka ZarzycM Ave Marie Schubert Lullaby (by request). The students greatly appreciated Mrs. Engberg's playing and the charming manner in which the request was answered. They all hope to hear her play again. On November 30, Mme. Langendorff, mezzo contralto, from the Royal Opera, Vienna, and Metropolitan Opera Company, New York, appeared at the Normal Auditorium on the third number of the year's lecture course, with Mrs- Irving Cross. This was probably the best musical number of the year. Her selections were heartily applauded, especially when she sang, "Oh, Dry Those Tears," and "Home, Sweet Home" and everyone feels that the time was well spent in listening to her singing. Mrs. Irving J. Cross showed her fine ability in playing when she gave her piano solos. TRI-NORMAL CONTEST. I. Oration— 1. Open to any student whose application is approved by the entertainment committee. 2. Preliminary Contest. Date, Thursday, February 11th; judges, five members of the faculty; place, Assembly room before the faculty and student body. 3. Final Contest—Date, not settled, about March 15 or 20; expenses, paid by school acting as host; place, 1910, Cheney. n. Declamation— 1. Open to any student whose application is approved by the entertainment committee. 2. Preliminary—Date, Tuesday, February 8; judges, five members of the faculty; place, Assembly room before faculty and student body. Selection must be approved before December 22. 3. Final Contest—Same as above. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 JUNE CONTESTS. I. Debate— 1. Prizes: First prize $40.00 Second prize 20.00 2. Open to any student whose application is approved by the entertainment committee. 3. Preliminary Contest— Date, Monday, February 17; each contestant will present thu affirmative or negative of subjects announced by the committee; side chosen must be filed with Mr. Bond on or before January 13. Time for each speaker, 10 minutes. Four wil be chosen by the judges for the final contest. Judges will grade on thought and delivery. At least five members of the faculty will act as judges. 4. Final. Date, Saturday night, June 4; subject, chosen by contestants, subject to approval of Mr. Bond, within two weeks after the preliminary contest. Arguments must be submitted to Mr. Bond for final approval not later than May 1. Arrangements or rehearsals with Miss Hays must be made during the first week in May. Three judges will be chosen by the committee, subject to the approval of the contestants. Time allowed, fifteen minutes; rebuttal five minutes. II. Declamation Contest— 1. Prizes— First prize '. $25.00 Second prize $15.00 2. Open to any student whose application is approved by the entertainment committee. 3. Preliminary Contest— Date, Thursday, February 8- Selection for preliminary contest must be approved before December 22. Three will be chosen by the judges for the final contest. Not less than five members of the faculty will be judges. Rehearsals will be given if dates are arranged in time. 4. Final Contest. Date, June 4. No more than one rehearsal will be given each week. Three judges will be chosen by the committee, subject to the approval of the contestants. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 30 ---------- 30 THE MESSENGER The world is old, yet likes to laugh, New jokes are hard to find, A whole new editorial staff Can't tickle every mind. So if you meet an ancient joke, Decked out in wisdom's guise Don't frown and call the thing a i.ake, Just laugh, don't he too wise. For. whatever trouble Adam had, No one could make him sore By saying when he told a j - / e : "I've heard that gag before." —Ex. The other night at the dorm one girl helped herself first to the meat, saying: "This is dormitory etiquette." A bright Junior replied: " I thought it was meat." Parvulus Jack Horner Sedabat in corner, Edens his Christmas pie; Introduxit his thumb Eet extraxit a plum. Ex dixit, "Quam puer bonus am I . " —Ex. Mr. Meyer (in Room 7)—"Did I hurt your feelings?" Caroline Egbert—"No, you didn't hurt my feelings, but yoa hurt my hand." Brilliant Junior in Psychology Quarterly Exam.—"A feeling of relation is a feeling of relation in which the feeling of relationship is prominent." ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 Prof. D. (discussing intellectual ability of sexes)—Miss Nixon, in what way do men deviate more than women ? Miss Nixon—There are more idiots among men. Herbert S.—"I once heard a minister say, 'If anyone has kisses or flowers for me, I want them now. They needn't wait until I'm dead.' " Alta S.—"That's what I say, too." Mr. Stimson (in new society)—''I move you that we name this society. "Excelsior" from Tennyson's poem, which means — well—well—you know what it means?" During these prolonged rains of the last few weeks the inhabitants have been living in constant terror lest the noted Lake Mathes, situated on the Normal campus, should overflow its banks, thereby completely flooding the city and compelling the people to flee to the hills for safety. Training School Teacher (to little boy)—"Johnnie, do you ever use slang?" Johnnie—"Naw, my maw would biff me one on the beak if 1 made a start at any such dope as that.'' Inquisitive Freshie—"Is it injurious to walk on an empty stomach?" Prof. D.—"Are any of you old enough to be familiar with the old Harvey grammar?" Miss Nicol—"Yes." Prof- D.—"Miss Nicol and I are among that class." Why is Mr. Deerestwer like a telephone girl? Because every morning he says, number, please. Dr. Mathes—"Why aren't there more prohibition tickets elected?" G. A.—"Well—" Dr Mathes.—"Now, I am a prohibitionist and I don't vote a straight prohibition ticket." G. A. (continuing)—"Because they don't stand up for their beliefs." Mr. Hogan, returning from the Lopez Island boat the evening before Thanksgiving, remarked to several students at the Debating Club; "This breaking away is something awful." ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER Mr. Burbank, If you please, Won't you grow some knot hole trees So that fences may provide Lots of views of games inside?—Ex. The Junior saw something green, it is true, They thought it was the Freshman class, But when they closer to it drew They found it was a looking glass.—Ex. Lives of Seniors all remind us We can strive to do our best, And departing leave behind, us, Notebooks that will help the rest.—Ex- We always laugh at teacher's jokes, No matter what they be, Not because they're funny jokes, But because it's policy.—Ex. The college, with the football team No proposition begs, When a chap hasn't any brains, They educate his legs.—Ex. "Pa, daughter writes that she is on the scrub team at the Normal. "On the scrub team, eh. That's good. Tell her to try for the dish-washing team, too." Teacher—"What is an octopus?" Smart Senior (after pause)—"An eight sided cat." "When'they take the girl away from the co-educational institution," said the speaker, "what will follow?" " I will," cried a voice from the audience. I would rather be a could be If I cannot be an are, For a could be is a maybe, With a chance of reaching par. I would rather be a has-been Than a might-have-been, by far, For a might-be is a hasn't, While a has was once an are.—Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 The most wonderful sentence in the world is the Latin proverb, "Sater arepo tenet opera rotas." It may be read forward and backward and up and down thus: Sator arepo tenet opera rotas. —Ex- Litttle Boy (on returning from Junior League)—''I am not going there again." ^ Mother—"Why?" Little Boy—"Well, I was late and I had to sit besides a bit of local color." (The explanation was that he sat besides a little colored girl.) Miss in Arith Methods at her seat explaiair.g a problem. Mr. Bond.—"Miss , where are you?" Miss "I'm on the board." Prof. Deerwester evidently wishes to rest his mind this winter by indulging in light reading—he's averaging two papers per week from eighty-four Seniors in the History of Ed class. Who can tell why Niles is going to a Normal school—surely he isn't thinking of training down into the teaching profession. Why, it would take years to get those eyes, those hands, and that tongue properly trained. Miss D. to a skinny little Senior: "J., you're showing the bones plainer every day." J., who had been studying Greece in music; Greece in History of Ed., and Greece in History Methods—"Oh, goodness, I thought after studying all those (Greecy) subjects I surely would get fat." Mr. Bond—"What is it that the person of twenty-five has, that he had not at the age of six?" Miss Brown—"Solid Geometry." Some of the girls 'ist love to play "bear" down in the gym. The only trouble is that they forget they're not bears when they come out, and we hear them all around the building, cross and growling. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 34 ---------- 34 TEE MESSENGER There is something still lacking in the Normal building—an elevator to the study hall. Mr. Deerwester—What part of Psychology are we studying) Mr. Bowers—Dynastic. Mr. Deerwester—No. Miss W. ? Miss W.—Dymanic. O. Clarke in gymnasium—"Rise in and breathe on toes." Heard in conversation room—Miss C, do you take your meals at the Dorm.? Yes, why? What did they have for dinner yesterday (December 13) ? (Sudden blushes) Why? The class was studying Longtitude and Time—"Is San Francisco east or west from here ?'' asked Mr. Phillipi. "Well, it seems to me that it is south," answered Miss Olseu. "Say, if we got a square meal, do you 'spose the corners would hurt?" What does Elsie Boyd know about Dutch love? Miss M.—"Miss Sillix, you look like a Jap with your hair fixed that way, but it's becoming." Suddenly she sprang from her chair and threw her hands wildly into the air, "Eureka!" she cried, "thank heaven, I have found it at last," and she fainted to the floor. She had actually found the underlying thought in one of Browning's poems.—Ex. Special class in Manual Training. Taught jointly by the teachers of that department, Mr. P. and Mr. M.—select students. Mr. Lemach (during the cold spell)—"It is very evident that Mr. Patchin knows nothing at all about ventilation. It's plain to be seen that he is used to warmin' his back behind a kitchen stove mit a pine knot in it-" Mr. Bond (after hearing a definition of decimal ratio)—"Yes, that's just as clear as mud to me." O. D. (making a patch in sewing class)—"Oh, dear! Life is to short to be patchin V ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 Do you ever try to imagine What would happen if The Seniors would all pay their dues? If Browning never wrote poetry? If Miss Gray didn't ask for an excuse? I there were no plans to write? If every day were Sunday? If Mr. M. would not give surprise tests? If History of Ed. never happened? If Mr. N. did not get laid out every football game. If a Senior had time to think? If J. C. would not giggle? If there were no whispering; in the library? If every one would contribute to the Messenger? Teacher—"What is a cotton gin?" Bright Boy—"It's the stuff niggers down south get drunk on." Mr Bond—Miss Barnes give the next problem. (Chorus of voices) Mr. Bond—I want Miss Barnes first and the world afterwards Miss S- in Psy. I.—The instinct for fighting in the Indian is now almost distinct. Mr. P. (in a physiology class making criticisms)—I want you pupils to stop using "where" in your definitions. Now, let's see who can give the definition of a joint without using "where." (Calling on one of the pupils.) Charles—A joint is the junction of two bones. Mr. P.—That's good but this is better. A joint is "where" two bones meet. 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. I believe that work is a blessing.—Elbert Hubbard. Good and bad are but names very readily transferable to that or this.—Emerson. ---------- Messenger - 1910 January - Page 36 ---------- 36 THE MESSENGER THE SECOND EDEN. Moaningly the north wind wailing Sounded thru the rattling windows, And the icy blast, so piercing, Penetrated blooming Eden, Penetrated coats and sweaters, All the while exulting, flendlike, in its melancholy victims Shivering in the gloomy hallways. Rousing from her chilly stupor One sad maiden's wail of sorrow Broke the frigid, frozen silence, "Oh, to feel the warmth of summer Free my limbs from this slow horror, Free me from these icy shackles; Yet methinks I might be famous Telling to the sunny Southlands Death by freezing is no story." Then the maid, her woe thus lighteh'd, Sank into the chill oblivion. And the northwind's fiendish wailing Sounded thru the rattling windows. All at once a clear bell ringing, Sounded from the basement region; Then was broke the frozen silence, Life returned to paiiid corpses, And the downpour of that conclave Was as to a rushing river, Nothing checked it, nothing hindered, And the northwind wailing sadly Sounded thru the rattling windows. For non-conformity the world whips you with its displeasure. —Emerson. Life only avails, not the having lived.—Emerson. Trust thyself; every heart vibrates to that iron string.— Emerson. Accept the place the divine Providence has found for you.PPPPP </mods>
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Title: Messenger - 1914 December
Date: 1914-12-01
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Show more1914_1201 ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Cover ---------- // V ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [i] ---------- KEMPHAUS CQ • ^ 30Q-208 tT. HOLLY S T R t B t ^"^ " Bellingham's Christmas Store Is Ready WITH SENSIBLE, PRACTICAL, USEFUL GIFTS GLOVES, HOSIERY, HANDKERCHIEFS, NECKWEAR, UMBRELLAS, FANCY GOODS of all DESCRIPTIONS, CLOAKS, SUITS, COATS AND FURS If in Doubt, Give Merchandise Certificate! KEMPHAUS CO. There's no better Christmas Gift than a KODAK # WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR KODAKS AND SUPPLIES • * • ENGBERG'S PHARMACY Alaska Bldg. Elk and Holly Streets When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [ii] ---------- Gifts for every member of the family can be found here—from Slippers for Dad to Toys for Little Tots. If you are in doubt as to what to give—just walk through our store—you will have plenty of inspiration. MONTAGUE McHUGH Ten per Cent. Discount to Normal Studants Men's Wearing Apparel ONE PRICE EVERY DAY TO EVERY ONE HAS BEEN OUR POLICY FOR YEARS. HART SCHAFFNER MARX SUITS FOR MEN AND OVERCOATS FOR MEN AND WOMEN All Other Lines Standard Merchandise # * GAGE-DODSON CO. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [iii] ---------- BATTERSBY BROS. —Always Reliable— Wish Yotf A Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year Here's a Tip Boys FOR THAT GTRL YOU MET. NOTHING EXPENSIVE. OH. NO! ONLY A NICE BOUQUET OF FLOWERS, WHICH COSTS MUCH LESS THAN YOU IMAGINE IT, AT HORST'S FLOWER SHOP. 1256 ELK STREET, TELEPHONE 386. R. A. HAESKE HIGH GRADE TAILOR LADIES'SUITS A SPECIALTY - REPAIR WORK NEATLY DONE Alaska Building Bellingham, Wash. GARMENTS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED GOODS DELIVERED ON HANGERS—NO WRINKLES When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [iv] ---------- We Make it Good Our Friends Make it Famous Ford's Ice Cream . . and . . Butter PHONE 43 1314 R. R. AVE. Larson's Livery and Transfer W. B. LARSON, Manager BRICK STORAGE WAREHOUSE WOOD AND COAL EXPRESS gt;'• ?\ D DRAYING P h o n e 7 0 1328-30 Elk Street YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST MEAT MARKET The Sanitary Meat Market STANDS FOR THE CLEANEST AND BEST MEATS IN TOWN. -J|; HANS OBERLEITNj^S Propr. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [v] ---------- THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1214 Bay Street WHEN YOU THINK OF Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes RIGHT PRICES THINK OF THE HOME: STORE 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students G. G. BARKER lt; SON CHRISTMAS GIFTS OF FLOWERS AND RLANTS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED VIOLETS ARE OUR SPECIALTY 206 E. Holly Street Bellingham, Wash. JUST A MOMENT PLEASE! BEFORE BUYING THAT NEXT PAIR OF SHOES BE SURE TO DROP IN AT THE FAMILY SHOE STORE AT HOLLY AND COMMERCIAL STREETS, WHERE THEY GIVE STUDENTS A DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT. COLLINS a. CO. The Original Cut Rate Drug Store HAIR BRUSHES CLOTH BRUSHES COMBS PERFUMES PARISIAN IVORY All at Lowest Prices. Try LORNA Perfumes When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [vi] ---------- i t i i i i i i m i i i i i i i i i i l H i i i i i l i i l H ' i i i i i u n i i i i i i l i i i i i i i i i /^ gt; This powder cleanses,the scalp,removes|| odor, dandruff and excess oil, without^ frequent washing.Will allay,itching and); irritating scalp diseases; Makes straight;; oily hair dry, kinky and. f Iuffy. PRiCE 50$ PER BOX m MANUFACTURCD BY FOSTER REMEDY COi 4AOI W. HARRISON ST. CHICAGO, I U i§ FOR SALE BY. ENGBERG PHARMACY # Ladles be particular about the appearance and oder of your hair and scalp. Try Fluffy-Fluff H A D Headquarters for Xmas Gifts of Dependable Quality Ten per cent Discount to Normal Students. When ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [vii] ---------- WE WANT TO ARREST your attention for just a minute. 'When buying your next suit or overcoat Take the elevator and save $10.00. Pelcgren Martin Up-Stairs Clothiers and Hatters Second Floor Bellingham Nat'l Bank Bldg. Drop in and Inspect our line of Christmas Stationery. # * # UNION PRINTING, BINDING and STATIONERY CO. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [viii] ---------- We Deliver all Goods on Hangers TELEPHONE 7 1 3£ari*ian lt; leamv* 10 per cent. Discount to Normal. Students 1140 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. YOUR ROOM, CHR/STMAS DINNER, Without KERSEY'S Flowers? WELL, ANYWAY, WE MAKE SPECIAL PRICES TO STUDENTS Alaska Building Phone 408 MUNRO HASKELL I 163 ELK ST. Hardware, Heatia, Tinning and Plumbing lt;F Buy Your Christmas Presents Here SUN DRUG CD. Exmm ,,„. c..^...., _ coR.EUiiiiPBiiiP^^ WASHINGTON'S FINEST DRUG STORM 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students ^ : When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [ix] ---------- OUNTAIN PENS! Two display cases filled to overflowing with the very latest models in absolutely safety non-leak-able Fountain Pens.. $2.50 up, * Moore's Non-Leakable Safety, Sheaffer's Non-Leakable Safety, Self-Filling and Self-Cleaning; Conklin's Safety Non- Leakable Self-Filling and Self-Cleaning. Waterman's Ideal '' THE JAXON " and " CRAIG' '—FAMOUS DOLLAR PENS Guaranteed Equal to Any $2.00 Pen Made You receive unlimited protection against loss or annoyance. Our pens are so perfect we guarantee them for five years. You run no risk when you buy a pen from E. T. Mathes Book Company. BIBLES Guaranteed to last longer (with no risk of the binding braking) and at the same time give you a better Bible at a lower price than you expect. GIFT BOOKS AND STATIONERY E.T. Mathes Book Company 110 West Holly Street, Near Dock Street WHEN YOU WANT flagazines, Stationery, Toilet Articles or Drugs DON'T FORGET THE Elk Street Pharmacy Corner Elk and Maple Phone 884 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [x] ---------- WHY SHOULD YOU WORRY? Worrying is tiresome, trying and nerve-racking. DON'T WORRY—Make all your DRUG-STORE wants known to US, and YOU will get the best of goods at prices that stand for economy and service. PHONE 39 QUICK DELIVERY The Weise* Dtvg Company Bellinffham National Bank Building THE PERSONAL THOUGHT The spirit of the giving determines the value of the gift. What, then, could be more fitting than your portrait for the Christmas remembrance—to carry your simple message of friendship? A dozen portraits solve, at once, a dozen perplexing gift problems. HALL STUDIO 214 EAST HOLLY Make an Appointment To-day. GRIGGS STATIONERY^ ND PRINTING CO., Inc. PRINTING, ENGRAVING, BINDING, RULING, OFFICE SUPPLIES, STATIONERY "Y HI E" Filing Cabinets and System Supplies Tis a pleasure to Dance and a pleasure to Sing in the merry talked-over Walk-Over Shoe. "JUST TRY~THEM AND BUY THEM AT THE Walk-Over Shoe 213 East Holly Street When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xi] ---------- NOTHING HAVE YOU EVER TRIED IT? Well, SMABY'S doesn't claim to give you the best for nothing—but we do make the statement that our prices are the best considering the quality of our Candies and Ice Cream. WE SERVE LIGHT LUNCHES, ICE CREAM SODAS, SUNDAES, AND FANCY SUNDAES. Our Candies are made pure and fresh, in our own factory. Make Smaby's Your Headquarters to Meet Your Friends 119 EAST HOLLY STREET When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [1] ---------- THE M E S S E N G ER PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BEI.LINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish Co. 1311 Railroad Avenue T H E STAPP Editor-in- Chief—FRANCES GREEN Assistant Editor —ARTHUR SMJTH Business Manager —C. C. BAUGHMAN Calendar RUTH CONNER Classes-literary - RUTH DAVEY Senior GRACE COOK Exchange HELEN GRAGG Junior - HELEN FELL Society ELIZABETH EGGERS Freshmen - LOUIS GLOMAN ) EVERETT SHIMMIN Organizations— ETHEL MILNER Philomatheans JESSIE LIESER Thespian LYTTON SWARTZ Athletics CARL PLATZ Y. W. C. A. MARIE THOMESEN Library MAUDE BURGUA Alkisiah - MARETTA COOK Jokes V G. F. D. VANDER MEI ANNE BROWN H. L. S. Choral Club LORETTA MURPHY ELVA BOUCHER Glee Club I. B. SMITH Stndent's Ass'u G. F. D. VANDER MEI Man'l Training Club LOUIS GLOMAN 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. XIV. December, 1914 No. EDITORIALS. The Messenger is glad to announce that the Board of Control has offered $10 in prizes for the February issue of The Messenger. The prizes are: $5.00 for the Best Short Story. $5.00 for the Best Poem. Rules Governing Contest: The stories must be no longer than fifteen hundred words, and the poems no more than fifty lines. All contributions must be signed by fictitious names, accompanied by an envelope, upon which is written the name of ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE MESSENGER the story or poem, and within which is the real name of the writer. All contributions must be in by Monday, January 18, 1915. The Messenger reserves the right to reject all contributions, and also the right to print any of the stories or poems submitted lo the judges. At Christmas-tide the open hand Scatters its bounty o'er sea and land. And none are left to grieve alone, For Love is heaven and claims its own. MARGARET E. SANGSTER, Xmas-tide. Oh! would that we could know that those poor women, children and old men, who are bereft of food, shelter, and clothing, because of the ravages of this great war, might have, on this Christmas Day, some of the bounty that besets us on every side. May God grant that we, who live in this land of plenty, open our hearts and hands and "Scatter its bounty o'er sea and land," until it reach these poor, suffering people. November 2. Normal boys showT spirit and cheer for the team. A new enthusiast joins the cheering. Some one's dog rushed wildly around, barking at the end of each cheer. November 3. Election day. All Normal students anxious about the Teachers' Pension measure. Don't worry now; wait until fifteen years' hence. November 4. Dr. Nash appoints Miss Hays to speak on the W. E. A. We are glad he made the appointment he did. November 6. Mr. Hulse talks on "Schools at Gary, Indiana," with stereopticpn views. Some model place. November 7. A regular school day. B. N. S. plays Anacor-tes. Score 7 to 13. More "Pep" is needed. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 3 ---------- THE MESSENGER 3 November 9. World's Week of Prayer begins at Y. M. and Y. W. Teaching assignments posted. Many hearts go "pity-pat." Miss Jensen's talk on "High Ideals" most enjoyable. Dr. Nash is "Glad to adjourn assembly in advance of the hell." The first and only time, so far. November 11. Freshmen show Class spirit. Mrs. Jones gives two selections by Chopin. Mary Larrabee does some transposing assisted by Mrs. Jones. November 13. Dr. Nash brings greetings from the southern part of the State. Mr. Moody gives an illustrated talk on "Mushrooms and Toadstools." "If you can't tell which, are poisonous, cook them and feed them to the cat; if it doesn't die they are the kind to eat." Was it the family or the cat that ate those in Dr. Nash's yard? Mr. Patchin isn't much of an electrician, but he can do "sleuthing." Woe unto him who is guilty! But please look for the "artists" next time. Dr. Samuel Elliott, of Harvard, talks on "Ideals and Idealism." November 14. B. N. S. beats Ferndale at last 6 to 0. Three Rahs and a Tiger! November 16. First snow of the year. Red hoses and cheeks. Also beginning of the new quarter. It is almost too much to try and talk of the change in classes and weather, all in the same day. Again the little "Black Book," with a word from Elbert Hubbard. It's been quite a while since we've seen it. November 18. Miss Drake's Sixth B gave a dramatization of the story, "The King of the Golden River." Very enjoyable. / November 19. Philo girls beat Thespian girls in basketball. Thespians say, "We'll beat them yet!" ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE MESSENGER November 20. Thespians and Philos show spirit in Assembly. Change of seats made. Those rahs! showing satisfaction helped. The new Normal song, "Hail, Normal, Hail!" is sung for the first time. We are indeed grateful to Dr. Nash for it. Y. W. C. A. banquet in Edens Hall at 7:30 a great success. November 21. B. N. S. plays North Side to a close game. .Junior "Hard Times" party. It couldn't be beat. But where, oh where, is the Class spirit? Not entirely dead yet, we hope. November 23. Mr. Hoppe, from Cheney Normal, was true to his nickname and "Skipped" assembly; but his reading of "The Fortune Hunter" in the evening made up for it. Miss Fox, traveling Y. W. C. A. Secretary, spoke at assembly. Reception to visiting teachers given by the Faculty, after Mr. Hoppe's reading. November 24. Junior Class meeting, Junior yells distributed. Now show that there is "Pep and steam." Try-outs for Junior play. November 25. Mrs. Engberg again entertains by proxy in Miss Katharine Smith. All off for home and Thanksgiving. November 30. Bac* again for work. Special assembly. Dr. Moody, of Africa, gives a wonderful talk on the country, so little known by many. Mr. Jones of the Peace Society, asks for help for the Belgians. All who can, please help. Miss Mead talks on "Thank God for America." A most fitting subject to end the talks of the day. 5fa % "(Eljiiajm iFa%rjs" nf Uaafytttgiatt #taft (With apologies to Marcus Tullius Cicero, et al.) //* Washington State could appreciate The work we're doing here, She would legislate to facilitate The shaping of our career. If she only knew the work we do And how it all is done, She'd surely put thru a bill or two To finish the task begun. If to economize means to minimize The imprudent use of wealth, Is it unwise to subsidize A fount' of mental health? Donate a "dorm" that will conform To the needs of the fleeting years, And up at the "Norm." there'll be a storm Of hearty and lusty cheers! J. HARVEY LEACH, '16. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 6 ---------- THE MESSENGER Literary WANTON PREJUDICES. (Some one has called Chas. Lamb "that inimitable essayist." After reading "Wanton Prejudices," and "Football, Its History and Effect," we are not at all sure that we agree with the statement.) I am indeed stupid by nature. Years of association with others of my race have left me no wiser. I cannot affix to a fellow being,—be his haft ever so black—or red—any of those supposedly attendant faculties which pursue him, who has contracted in the innocence of his birth, some striking human trait, which for lack of other explanation, is attributed to thee, O telltale crest! As the jovial fat man was in all probability a proverb, even before the Great Flood, so conjectures and theories were possibly being drawn by Plato and Socrates, regarding some golden-haired maid of Athens. Thou primal thatch that still doth top the human capitol, pray what is thy import? Thou, like the first sin, hast been our mutual heritance,— "Part of my heritage Which my dead father did bequeath to me." The character of the corona histuta is as manysided as Csesar's was. There are, notable: Red hair, beautiful hair, short, long, curled and fuzzy hair; and finally—as the propitious gods have willed,—or, in so far as restorers have utterly failed,—no hair at all. Absolom (I think I may safely presume it), would in the final experience of his earthly life, gladly have seen his ample mop scattered to the four winds,—and thereupon testified to its incumbency for the good of all posterity. Time pursued his course— Modern convention has necessarily obviated the possibility of another Samson—we make exception, though, to an occasional tawrny-maned genius—a he-lion of the finer arts. There remain inconveniences which our superior civilization has not eliminated,—time preys upon our frames,—piles years upon our heads—uprooting the very seed of vegetation thereon. The impending hour,-—inevitabilis dies—arrives; the ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 7 ---------- THE MESSENGER 7 birth into the second youth, or new infancy; the return to that pink innocence of babyhood (unfortunately Di immortales), a "hood" is not provided, and the burnished pate is left exposed, unsheltered, to the merciless ravages of the elements. It is true the "Father of his Country" donned a powdered periwig "That haloed around his saintly brow." Yet my reader will not deny the impracticability of such a substitute for native growth, if he will but recall to mind the hair-raising experience of one Gilpin—and its embarrassing sequence. '«» i • Ah! Scalping was accompanied by fewer difficulties and annoyances than "hair-pulling" as we know it (a self-respecting Sioux will substantiate my views). I would say further, by way of suggestion, the fine antiquity of the Celestial Sons is nowhere so well preserved as beneath their hats, where hangs that amanuensis of bygone glory, the tail-like appendage of a Son of Heaven. Not only does it savor of the irrevocable past; the queue has more practical advantages: First, it provides an admirable means of salutation; less cumbersome than the custom of hand-shaking, and operating something after the manner of a bell-cord; and last but not least, it eliminates the embarrassment of baldness quite satisfactorily. The well-oiled shoe-string may be braided indefinitely after even the last of its associates has lost its grip. "There lived a sage in days of yore, And he a handsome pig-tail wore, But worried much and sorrowed more Because it hung behind him. He mused upon this curious case, And said he'd change the pig-tail's place, And have it hanging at his face, Not dangling there behind him. Said he, "The mystery I have found; Said he, "The mystery I have found; I'll turn me round!" He turned his round; f But still it hung behind him. Then round and round and out and in, I All day the puzzled sage did spin j In vain, it mattered not a pin The pig-tail hung behind him. The coiffure femineus! Ho, ho! Puck would split his sides for glee—an "up-to-minute," "grown-at-sixteen" girl, her wof n tresses giving every evidence of its thorough mastication— Fletcherism, if you please,—and generously garnished with ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 8 ---------- 8 THE MESSENGER tawdry, trumpery trimmings! This state of affairs, miribile dictu, is often strangely indicative of a cranial vacuum,—a powerful gum-chewing capacity. I stand petrified at the sight of a rat. Ha! I fain would have looked on the Gorgon head of Phorcy's daughter! As for myself, I do not associate L.'s pleasantness with the ;'olor and lustre of his hair. It is my private opinion that he would be equally interesting and certainly not fundamentally changed if his hair were three shades darker. I have my faults; you can concede that everyone has his faults; and I have my praejudicia de pigmenio. It is not altogether immaterial to me what color your hair may be. I have an inborn liking (an affinity) for flaxen hair; the yellow locks of my Viking forefathers. But, no! my own black mop belies my claim. I am a changeling! Where may I claim my ancestry? With the dusky gypsies, wandering from fjord to fjord in their open boats? Practicing the simple life, "They toiled not, neither did they spin." In this last respect I grant my striking similarity. But let me say, I have a marked dislike for red hair. Understand me, I do not mean golden, such as the Argonaut sought, nor the rich, ripe, auburn cornsilk hue,—but that glaring, screaming red,—a freak of Nature. More beautiful than all are the snowy locks of age, when the soft, silver-silk has mellowed into milky loveliness. How well I remember Grandmother R.'s solitary curl,-—-cream, a pearly tinge, and just a dream of green. I am still prone to believe that whatever the hue,—golden, yellow, black, or brown; yes, I had almost said red,—our true endowments are revealed, not in the particular shade, but rather in the dress and garniture of this hirsute adjunct. ANNA MOEN. arfl an! FOOTBALL, ITS HISTORY AND EFFECT. I was quite surprised to learn by yesterday's press that a famous archaeologist of the Smithsonian Institute had found along the banks of once the drainage system of the land that Herodotus tells us produced even to five hundred fold, beneath the soil of ten centuries, the remnant of a well-known article, by which we not only know that swine grew and were fattened amid the luxuriant vegetation of ancient Chaldea, but also (confirming my contention of these ten years) that school children have played, mothers have hated and school teachers have abhorred, since the world began, the game of the pig-skin—known to us as football! Fair Reader, wilst thou not lend a listening ear should I repeat again the scene of that first game? T'was before Abra- ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 9 ---------- THE MESSENGER 9 ham tended his flocks. The lion went about the paths of that ancient grove roaring (methinks I can hear him now) "Paw-stone!" they not having learned that a paw was a foot or that a ball was round as a stone, "Pawstone! Cain versus Abel!" And though, Reader, thou knowest that Abel played a clean game and that Cain did foul and crab, yet our favorite could not withstand the line plunging of his opponent (Cain had been preparing himself by night, butting heads with the strongest of Abel's greatest herd of goats) and before the first quarter was ended they carried Abel off the field dj'ing and defeated; and while to Cain belonged the spoils, across his back he carried the scars of that game to the end. I believe that no child is ever born into the world without inheriting a knowledge of the gracious science of football from that ancestorial game. Mothers know it as a struggle to determine whose boy may first reach the outstretched arms of Death, who surely awaits; our good teachers forever see the brand of Cain stamped across the backs of all who play; and our modern Cains and Abels see but the antics of the monkeys and hear but the brays of the asses as Cain is declared the victor. To say that no good ever came of football is to say that the universe has been void of goodness since order came out of chaos. I well remember the argument in its favor that Tom G. used to offer. G was one of those great-hearted, rough Irishmen that talks like an enemy and acts like a friend. Just the day before our Thanksgiving game the Principal of our school had promised a feast—one of those for which mankind is made—to our team, if Tom would carry the Chaldean antique across the goal line. The finish was just at hand, but those great platters of turkey and mountains of mashed potatoes with butter coasting down their snowy sides were gradually disappearing as if some jealous god had wrapped a mist around them. Then shouts of "Stop! Stop! Go on! Go on!" Tom and the ball were beyond the line. No Norsemen were ever jollier or ate more than we, and it is yet our wonder if he who furnished such palatable manna when the desert was before us, knows that Tom carried the ball across the wrong goal line, scoring for the other side. The people of this world are all divided into three groups, namely; bad people, worse people, and people who play football! Be prudent, Reader; choose your company carefully! BEN TIDBALL, '16. HANS WRITES BACK TO FRITZ. Oh my, oh me! Oh me, oh my! Dot vas vun letter Fritz, Und even now, alretty yet he laughs me into fits. I read him vunce, I read him swei, I read him drie again, Und ven I look by him vunce more—ach, Fritz, dem's funny men ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 10 ---------- 10 THE MESSENGER Und yet, mine Fritz, you seem to fink, even again so soon Dot poor Hans mit der country in has forget how to sphoon. I tell you vot, vile I teach school, I eyes by der girls iss make, Und aftervards, ven school iss oudt, a leetle valk ve take. Ve valk around, und down ve sit, each by die odder vun— Ach, him in el, Fritz! I say no more—und yet, ve do haf fun. Veil teachin' school, he iss vun choke, oudt mit a country school; Die kids dey iss some skalleywags und by me dey dots fool. Dey sihand right up und look mit me, und say, "a city guy." 1 bet I make dem kids behafe or know der reason vy. Vy Fritz, dem kids a snowball maked, up on by mit der roof, Und dropped him down by der schoolhouse in, und hit mine head ker-poof! Ach, I vas vunce a poy mineselfs, little as some might tink; Vy, J ain't say dot kids iss bad—dey chust is full mit spink. Und vile dey liff by life's own age, mann, voman, child or poy, Let dem do like dey vanted to, and dere own life enchoy. Und now, dear Fritz, mine Hebe kind, chust ain't it kind o' mean To flirt around by all der girls ven you luff Kalerine? You should not valk, py moon of light, oudt by the pridge upon, Und circle your favorite studies 'round, you luff anoder vun. So now, dear Fritz, Mease keep dem rules, do, did, don't cr die, Keep avay from der Hen esses, for dey's bad company. Und valk der chalk, uni toe der mark, und don't go mit der lance Und write a letter mighty soon, to luffing brudder, Hans. I. T. M., '16. RAMBLES IN ENGLAND. One of the queerest, quietest, and quaintest places that it was my privilege to visit while in England was the little town of Warwick (pronounced War-rick). It was nearly evening of a quiet summer day, when our train drew up to the station. We were to stop at the "Woolpack." We all wondered what kind of a "Pack" it might prove; for while we were in Paris we stopped at the Chariot de Or, or "Golden Chariot," and we c-cncluded if that were a golden chariot, we cared for nothing of a gt;. inferior class. But the "Woolpack" proved a much pleas-anler place than its name signified. As I entered my room, chimes from some distant spire began to play "Home, Sweet Home," but strange as it may seem, it did not make me homesick, though thoughts of home crowded thick and fast through my mind. Warwick is such a quiet and homelike place and though the chimes played every fifteen minutes, we did not ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 11 ---------- THE MESSENGER 11 again hear the tune which fell upon our ears on our first night there. Some of the members of our party said that they could not sleep because it was so quiet. This was such a contrast to the noise of London, where we had spent several days. The next morning I started out early for a walk. The sun had not yet risen, but everything portended a fair day. I walked along in the quiet morning stillness and looked at the low, strange buildings, and the very crooked streets. Soon I came to what is known as "The Old East Gate," which still stands in the middle of the street, as a reminder of the time when the city was walled against invasion. The west gate also stands. Traffic passes through these old gates, but the streets are wide enough to allow passage on either side. After passing this gate, I wandered along the street, observing the queer way in which the old houses were built on the sloping street, as provision had to be made for the uneven ground. There is no prevailing style of architecture, and the buildings all appeared to be very, very old. I wandered on until I came to the end of the walk, but the morning was so beautiful and the walk ahead looked so interesting that I kept on. There was a much-worn path along beside the road, and before I turned back I began to meet laborers coming into town carrying their lunch pails. The road was well graded and macadamized and there were hedges on either side with large trees shading the road at brief intervals. I had been very busy noticing the vegetation and crops along the way, when I happened to notice a guide-post which read, "Seven Miles to Stratford." Then I knew that I was on the road that we were to take a drive over that day. I wanted to walk the rest of the way, and would have done so, had I not known how anxious the rest of our party always was when one member was gone, so I soon turned back and reached the hotel in good time to take the ride over the same road. The eight miles to Stratford seemed very short for the trip was exceedingly pleasant. As we passed a field of what looked to us like beans, one of the party asked the driver what the crop was. He said, "hit's 'orse beans." Quick as a flash another man said, "And what kind of trees are these growing beside the road," "They're hoaks," was the reply. And we were glad that we were far enough from the driver to enjoy a laugh, without offending the man who bestowed his "h's" where he pleased, and pleased to bestow them in the wrong places. When Stratford was reached, of course we went to the home of William Shakespeare. After passing through the house, where were many interesting relics we passed into the garden at the back, where we found all kinds of flowers growing that were supposed to be like the ones that grew when Shakespeare lived there. Not a leaf or flower could be touched by visitors. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 12 ---------- i2 THE MESSENGER From the home of Shakespeare we went to the church which contains the hooks in which his birth and death are recorded. We also stood beside the chancel rail and looked upon the stone that marks his resting place. He lies under the stone, almost in front of the pulpit. Next we started for the very quaint home of Ann Hathaway, with its very heavily thatched roof. A little girl of perhaps four years stood very demurely beside the gate, holding a bunch of lavender from the garden. This she sold for a penny a bunch. This place interested me more than the birthplace of Shakespeare, perhaps because it had not been fixed over quite as much. In the garret the floor was so worn at the doorway that some of the boards had become loosened and dropped down. The floor showed that it had been often scrubbed, in the strictest sense of the word. One doorway was too low for me to pass through without stooping. The door was made of boards fitted together much as a barn door is fixed. There was a leather latchstring attached. The place is purported to be kept as it was in the days when William Shakespeare stole off through the fields to spend a few hours with Ann Hathaway. The "courting settle" stands beside the old fireplace. On one side there hung an old "warming pan." On the mantle were some old brass candlesticks. The very low ceiling, with its massive timbers, seemed to touch our heads, it was so low. FLORENCE A. CHAPIN. A BIT OF PHILOSOPHY. The present was once a future; It may never be a past; To-morrow may ne'er be present; Some day must be our last. The past is but a memory Of presents that have gone, The future but a vision Of another present's dawn. The present's light is dimmed By the past's oft erring way, The future may be blighted By the follies of to-day. Every little seed that's sown As we tread the path of Life May blossom into blissful joy Or give root to endless strife. Every little flower that blooms On the pathway to-our grave ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 13 ---------- THE MESSEMGEft 13 May inspire in us fear of death Or cause us to be brave. So do the things in the present That will make a pleasing past And joy will be your measure Whene'er you breathe your last. J. HARVEY LEACH, 'Hi. THE BROOK. The little brook travels with a hop, skip and jump. Hitting the pebbles with a slight little bump. It sighs as it goes on its smooth, bright way; It babbles along as 'mong rocks slops to play. It sings as it eddies and whirls with delight; It murmurs and glitters in bright beams of light. And when it's at work to turn the big wheels It chatters and clatters to tell how it feels. And as on its way 'The whole live-long day, It murmurs and plays and bubbles and sings, And clear through the air its happy sound rings. RUTH WENZ. PEPPER. Pepper is a very small Chinese poodle. He has short, curly hair, matted so thickly that he looks like a bundle of rags. He has small, Happing ears, and his tail curls up like a doughnut. His eyes are very incpuisitive, and, when at peace with the world, his face hears the expression of surprised amusement. Pepper is a very aggressive little chap, and does not hesitate to attack dogs many times larger than himself. When he thinks a dog has insulted him, he rushes at the insulter, with a sound meant to he a ferocious growl, but which is more like the squeak of a mouse. The dogs are usually so amused and surprised at the ferocity of such a small being that they retire and leave him barking defiantly in their rear. VERNON BROADBENT, H. S. Never before nor since has Mother Earth been so beautifully arrayed as she was on that November Sunday. The sun was shining brightly; the air was clear and sharp; trees, grass and shrubs were all dressed in coats of dazzling white frost. The little brook had a thin layer on its top, while just beneath was ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 14 ---------- 14 THE MESSENGER the clear, crystal-like water, purling along as merrily as though it did not care how hard it must work to keep from freezing entirely. On one side of the brook was a great weeping-willow tree. Everyone of its branches were wrapped in white. Down the road were continuous, glittering white arches, crossing back and forth, made by the little coated branches of the trees on either side of the road. The overhanging sky was a deep, dark blue, and this tended to accentuate the glittering whiteness of the scene. RUTH WENZ. A JUNIOR'S DEFINITION OF COMMON TERMS. Consolation: "We didn't win but we played a good, clean game."—DR. NASH. Satisfaction: "We didn't win, but we left a nasty taste in Ihe other feller's mouth."—MR. BOND. Disrcpect for the Dead: 111 spoken of the Faculty. Irony of Fate: To be endowed with transparent skin when "beauty is only skin deep." Cabbage: A head that never aches. Senior: One whose sole title to fame rests upon his having been once a Junior. A Minns Quantity: A man's love for his mother-in-law. Man's Only Friend: An old maid. rrNjnn JLMOR The host at an elaborate meal to announce the speaker. "We have given our attention to a turkey stuffed with sage, now let us turn our attention to a sage stuffed with turkey." So, after a most joyous vacation let us give our undivided attention to the sage in whose footsteps we attempt to follow. Genius wins sometimes, hard work always; and often genius is the result of untiring effort. However, through these days of toil do not forget that another vacation forces itself upon us within the next month. The most valuable asset to an educational institution is tradition. Are we, as a Senior Class, going to maintain the traditions of past Senior Classes, and to these add something original that will make the Class of 1915 conspicuous in the eyes of succeeding classes, and formulate in our own minds memories of which we may be justly proud? ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 15 ---------- THE MESSENGER 15 In order to accomplish these ideals it is necessary for us to expend energy and some money. The Class must work together: The President and his cabinet cannot make the Class prominent without the co-operation of the members. The result will be directly proportionate to the effort. Mr. Mair is our servant in concentrating the Class dues, yet little are his efforts appreciated or the Class treasury would be more prosperous and able to meet the financial demands of our various social functions of which we are unanimously in favor. To this end a financial campaign is to be instigated in the near future. There is no chance of getting past as an underclassman because they are to co-operate with us. Why not uphold the dignity that rightfully belongs to Seniors'? Pay your Class Dues! The basketball team, under the leadership of Mr. Swartz, will soon be in the arena ready to meet any and all the Class team to exalt the Green and Gold. There nas been during this month a stand still in regard to social affairs, but we respect the motto, "Business before pleasure." However in the near future we expect to execute plans which have been proposed for a "Kid" party. You will hear about this later. We notice that the mid-years are getting very enthusiastic. They have ordered their pins, selected their invitations and planned some social functions. They seem quite well pleased with their new location in Assembly and feel it quite and honor to occupy these prominent seats. November 22, 1914. DEAH NORMALITES: Did you attend our Hard Times Party, last evening? You know we are noted for our leadership in all affairs, social and otherwise, and as usual we proved ourselves well worthy of our fame when we entertained last evening at one of the joiliest affairs of the season. When all were gathered in the auditorium, Judge Miller called order for a busy session of the court. In case you were late and missed these proceedings, I shall endeavor to describe them. The first case which came up was for a decree of divorce,— Jones vs. Mrs. Samantha Jones, cruelty and incompatibility being alleged. Of course you remember Miss Sauerkraut. Well, she was the chief witness for the defense. The plaintiff was given his decree and the court adjourned. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 16 ---------- 16 THE MESSENGER The next number was a four-ring circus, in which death-daring scenes were enacted. Did you see the "Dixie Dancers?" And didn't you thrill all over when the "Tight-rope Trio" was performing? And "Salvation Nell!" How she did charm everyone. And, oh! that "Eugenics" baby! Wasn't he the cutest and dearest little thing you ever saw, with his chubby little feet and dimpled arms waving helplessly in the air; so dependent upon that cruel, hard-hearted mother, who so unmercifully beat him with a two-by-four? And last of all, the curious antics of those under the power of the wonderful hypnotist, "Prof, de Skippivara." And later such an inhuman thing happened: How everyone rushed down the hall to the Domestic Science room and, seizing a helpless little "puppy" (hot-dog), hurriedly devoured him. We spent the remainder of the evening playing games in ;.he gymnasium, and gave three rousing cheers before we dispersed. I guess there were about one hundred members of our Class present. Do write soon. As ever, A. JUNIOK. The "Get Acquainted" party of the Freshman Class was a huge success, it was held Saturday evening, November 7, 1914, and was attended by nearly all of the Class. A program was given by different Class members. After the program refreshments were served in the Dough Labratory. Speeches were then called for by the President, Mr. Platz, and different members responded. Miss Knowles, one of our Faculty advisers, gave us several very good "Willie Rhymes." At this meeting plans were made for a demonstration to be held in assembly. The entire school was surprised when the Freshmen Class walked in on them and gave their demonstration. Headed by our President,'Carl Platz, we marched in single file, singing our Class Song. Led by Louis Gloman, several new yells were given with a vim that made the rest of the school take notice. The Freshman Class may be small in numbers, but is large in enthusiasm; ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 17 ---------- THE MESSENGER 17 PHILOMATHEANS. On November fifth, in the Society Hall, the Philos enjoyed a very instructive and interesting "Dickens' Program," under the leadership of Miss Welch. In response to roll call, quotations from Dickens' were given. Vocal solos were pleasingly sung by Miss McAbee and Miss Watts. Parliamentary drill followed, in which all members participated. A debate, "Resolved, That Dickens' Literature is Preferable to Modern Literature for Juvenile Readers," was given bjr Mr. Mair, affirmative, and Mr. Heath, negative It was instructive and the arguments were ably expounded. Ttu decision was for the affirmative. The last on the program was a scene from "Fanny Scjueer's Teaparty." The dramatic persome were Miss Welch, Miss Burn-sides, Mr. Hougan and Mr. Rodolph. Miss Welch, in the title role, displayed unusual ability and clever interpretation of the "love-struck and desperate old maid." On November twenty-first the Philos assembled for theii fifth annual birthday party, given by Mr. and Mrs. Philippi and Miss Jensen. The Society Hall was beautifully decorated in white chrysanthemums, snowberries and evergreens. The Philo colors, White and Green, were also carried out in the tally-cards and in the refreshments. The Philo artist, Mr. Sanden, made silhouettes of all those present, and these were hung on the walls. After several contest games between the Greens and the Whites we enjoyed playing our own original game, "Philos." Dainty refreshments were served, and Mr. Jones, our President, cut a most beautiful white cake on which were five green candles. In this cake were found many symbols of fortune, such as rings, thimbles and money. Miss Richard, the toast-mistress, very cleverly introduced those who gave toasts under three heads: ancient, medieval, and modern. Mr. Whipple, a charter member, represented the ancients. The toasts were: "Philos Whom I Have Known," by Lew Greene. This deserves special mention, because of the unique and original way it was presented. Aside from Mr. Greene's other accomplishments, he is also a poet. Anne Brown was witty, in her "Philo Remeniscences." Miss Houghten delighted all by giving "The Present Prospects of the ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 18 ---------- 18 THE MESSENGER Philos," and Mr. Gannon was optimistic in "The Future Outlook for the Philos." Mrs. Philippi graciously said a few words, Mr. Philippi assured the Philos how well he liked to he with them, and Miss Jensen said, "Well, if Mr. Philippi is the father, and Mrs. Philippi the mother, I suppose I'm the old maid aunt, and it's said she always spoils the children, so if you're spoiled, just blame me." Among those present of the old members were Mr. and Mrs. Whipple, Misses Gray, Scott and Richard, and Mr. Gannon. Everyone said it was the best time of the year. The Philos have also won laurels in the Athletic field. On Thursday afternoon, .'November twentieth, the balcony of the gymnasium was crowded to overflowing with an expectant crowd to witness the Thespian-Philo girls' basketball game. The game began, the struggle was tense and brief, ending in victory for the Philos. ' Both teams played hard and showed good spirit. The Philo girls are now looking forward to a game with the Alkisiahs. , The boys' basketball teams of both societies also had an exciting and more closely contested game. The Thespians showed good team work, but our boys showed their superiority in making baskets, and thereby once more won victory for the Philos, by a score of 18—-3. m m The Thespians have been very active the past month. A number of new Thespians have been taken into the Club, which now numbers nearly thirty members. On November first a business meeting was held in the Club rooms. Several important issues were taken up and discussed. The last meeting of the month was held on November fifteenth. There was a short business meeting, followed by an excellent program. Miss Armstrong gave several pleasing vocal selections, followed by two readings by Miss Conner. Miss Rouse closed the program with a vocal selection, accompanied by Miss Hazel tine. After the meeting, an impromptu mixer was held. President Arthur Smith very pleasantly surprised the Club by mysteriously producing a big bag of candy, from which everyone "filled up." The evening was closed by singing the Thespian song. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 19 ---------- THE MESSENGER 10 The sad part of the story is now at hand. Both the boys' and girls' teams were conquered by our ancient rivals, the "Philos." On November eighth, the male warriors of the two clubs met and fought a bloody battle in the gym. It was anybody's until the final whistle blew, but when the smoke had cleared away it was found that the score stood 16 to 10 in the Philos' favor. All our hopes were placed with the girls, for we thought surely that at last our wrongs would be avenged; but, alas! we had not taken into consideration that the Philo girls could play basketball too, and again our colors were lowered. It is best that the score be kept a secret. But just the same we are mighty proud of our teams, and Philos, we'll get you yet. Just to show that we were as full of life as ever, wre demonstrated our abilities in the assembly on November sixteenth. Our famous song was sung and exhibitions in plain and fancy yelling were given. Well, Philos, you'll have to admit that we beat you to it this time anyway. Three cheers for the Thespians! Ask Miss Nickerson if she has been initiated into the H. L. S. We will undoubtedly laugh until you are laughing because she laughs, then you may know that she has had her chance to ride that popular goat. Nor was she alone. If the same question was asked of some of the rest they would likely turn pale, but laugh. It really was not bad,—just funny? After the new members had had their chance to entertain us iii variotfs ways, everyone indulged in large, crisp pop-Corn balls,—the kind that taste's like more. Thursday evening, November nineteenth, found every member at the home of Mrs. Ludwig, where she and Miss Hays entertained us beautifully. Among other interesting things that occurred was calling everyone by their first name. If you didn't know her name you had to guess. Sometimes the name was, acted. Of course you couldn't help but guess it then. In the' course of the evening a xery delightful program was rendered fey the Misses Bergstrdm, Sands, Sear, Hawkins, and Nickerson; who told us about her little Italians. She is very ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 20 ---------- 20 THE MESSENGER fond of little Rosie and Jackie, and well she might be. None of our first names suited Miss Norton, so she undertook the task of re-naming us. She is good at inventing names, as well as applying them. After some very delicious refreshments served by our hostesses, assisted by little Richard, all the lights went out, and everyone sat before the spacious fireplace and sang the old, old songs that we all love so well. Vacations and Class meetings have cheated us out of several of our regular meetings. Our new members were initiated November fifth. After being tried in the fire and found not wanting, they were led blindfolded down to the Domestic Science room. When their eyes were uncovered they beheld tables arranged to form a large "A," and artistically decorated in the Club colors. A picture was taken of both old and new members, and then everyone proved their willingness to work for the Club by washing dishes and putting things in order. ( . • We were all proud of those who took part in the following program, given November twelfth. Remodeling of Primary Law Margaret Adams Vocal Solo :_ Edna Blake The Status of Woman Suffrage in the World To-day Gertrude Foley Reading Maude Manly Piano Solo Arleen Cusick Rise, happy morn, rise, holy morn, Draw forth the cheerful day from night; O Father, touch the east, and light The light that shone when Hope was born. —Tennyson. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 21 ---------- THE MESSENGER 2i On Thursday, November nineteenth, Miss Aliene Pierce gave a very interesting talk, based on the book, ''The Child In the Midst." Miss Pierce made a strong appeal to our sympathies for the little children of India, who have no childhood, and gave a brief report of missionary work done in India. On November fifth, the Misses Nordee;: and Chapin led the recognition meeting. Our association is not a local club, here at school, but is a part of an association which extends over the whole world, and has work in forty-two different countries. At this meeting we realized our privilege more fulty than ever before of belonging to such a world organization. As the Vice-President called the names, each arose to her feet so that all could knowr who were Association members. The Social Service Committee supplied four families with a generous Thanksgiving dinner, which was gladly received. The committees found conditions bettered in the city as a result of the dry policy. On the evening of November twentieth was held the annual Young Women's Christian Association banquet. Members of the Faculty, and about one hundred and twenty girls were delightfully entertained in the diningroom of Edens Hall. The early part of the evening was spent in the reception room, where we were heartily welcomed by the members of the Cabinet. Then we formed in line and proceeded to the banquet hall, where we were seated at artistically decorated tables, the work of which had been supervised by Miss Brown. rlhen we were served by twelve Y. W. C. A. girls to a real banquet. Many thanks is due to Mrs. Powell for assistance and the use of the diningroom and also to Miss Rohrbaugh for hei ability in managing the dinner so well. When we had finished this part of the program, we leaned back in our chairs and waited for what was yet to come,—tliA toasts. Miss Nordeen, our President, introduced us to our toast-mistress, Miss Edna Laurence, and oh! what a delightfully clever toastmistress she was. We referred to our program booklet, on the cover of which was painted a large ocean steamer. For these we are indebted to the patient work of Lee Sher- ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 22 ---------- 22 THE MESSENGER wood. We were taken on a long sea voyage, and during the I rip we were told many interesting things by the speakers of the evening. The following were the toasts given: Bon Voyage Annette Vaughan Chart and Compass...... Blanche Dellinger The Captain Mattie Wood The Wireless La Verne Knowles The Headlight Mr. Turner In the Steamer Chair Miss Willoughby Lifeboats Mabel Jordan The Engine Edyth Wilson • Log-book Mary Campbell ( Stokers Dr. Nash We went home proud to be Y. W. C. A. girls. THE STOKERS. The stokers may never be seen on the deck, They may never appear in the light, But so long as the smoke rolls aloft from the ship We know they are working with might. May the vessel we love and delight to call ours Steer safely through each night and each day, Because behind engine, and captain, and crew, Are our stokers,—Y. W. C. A. —W. Miss Elizabeth Fox, Student Secretary of the Northwest, visited the Young Women's Christian Association November twenty-second and twenty-third. Short conferences were held with the Cabinet, and with the Advisory Board; but by far the most important and the most interesting part of her stay was the Association meeting, held Tuesday at 4:10, at which Miss Fox presided. She told in a very vivid and interesting manner of the work of Miss Matthews, who is a General Secretary in Japan, sent out by the National Board, and supported by the four states of the Northwest, and California. In the future California will assume the responsibility of supporting four Secretaries, and it is the earnest desire of the Board that the four states comprising the Northwest Territory, support one Secretary in Japan. The response to the plea in the form of pledges made by those present, gives every indication that our Association will not fail to avail themselves of the opportunity to do their part to make possible the realization of this worthy aim. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 23 ---------- THE MESSENGER 23 There have been no meetings of the Manual Training Club since the last issue of The Messenger, because the Faculty ruled that all Clubs should meet on Thursday or Friday nights. We have planned to hold our meetings on the Thursday night not used by the Literary Societies. Our next meeting will be held in December. Different members of the Club are busy with problems in the shop. There are in the course of construction now four tables, two tabourettes, and various other small articles of oak. Mr. Griffin is making some very practical Christmas gifts of yucca and mahogany. In the printing shop the boys have been kept busy with students' receipts, school songs, school bulletins, etc. We have now two pieces of work on hand,—one for 10,000 copies, another for 6,000 copies. Miss Vera Hancock has.the honor of being the only young lady enrolled in printing, and any of the students are only too glad to play the role of "Printer's Devil" for her sake. GLEE CLUB NOTES. The Glee Club is indebted to its President, Mr. Louis GIo-man, for a most enjoyable evening. We were invited to meet at the home of Mr. Gloman for the practice of November 12 th. The first part of the evening was spent in a most profitable manner. Later we were ushered into the diningroom and were served with most delicious refreshments. I am.sure the thoughts of those refreshments still make the fellows' mouth water. There were nine male members present, also our most efficient pianist, Miss Frances Green and our director, Mrs. Thatcher. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 24 ---------- 24 THE MESSENGER November nineteenth the meeting was held in the auditorium and the attendance was good. We were very sorry to come to the conclusion that, owing to the Thanksgiving vacation the next meeting would necessarily have to be abandoned. Now, fellows, just a word about membership. The attendance of about ten of our members has been excellent. But ten members aren't enough for a Club of this kind, that means to do good work. So let every member of the Club first see that he himself be there, and then if possible persuade another young man to accompany him,—either a member who is not a regular attendant, or a prospective member. We need not be Carusos, but only willing to attend regularly and be on time. The members of the Choral Club keep up their attendance in a way which does them great credit. We did not meet Wednesday, November 26, as many of the members wished to go home for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Thatcher shows marked skill in her selection of material. We are now working on two beautiful Rose songs; one, "The Time of Roses," and the other, "My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose." At the quarterly meeting of the Student Body it was voted that all persons injured in Normal athletics should in the future receive financial aid from the Students' Association. Our Student Body is to be commended for its willingness to lend aid to those who spent their time and energy for the name of our school. The Board has chosen Mr. Carver for manager of the basketball and the baseball games. Ten dollars has been allotted by the Board for prize money for stories in THE MESSENGER. The following is the financial statement of the Students' Association to date: ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 25 ---------- THE MESSENGER 25 Messenger Fund. Bal. on hand $172.3(5 Bills paid .$119.75 Sub. and Adv 119.00 Bal. on hand 171.(51 Store Fund. Bal. in bank $21(5.37 Bills paid .$824.85 Deposited 728.29 Bal. on hand 119.81 General Fund. Bal. on hand $597.30 Bills paid $200.73 Rec'd from athletics 107.25 Bal. on hand 503.82 Vacation is over and everybody is ready for work. The Junior Class gave a hard time party in the gym. The writer has not been able to find any junior who was willing to tell about the good time. Therefore this poor scribe will give the Junior Scribe the time and the space in which to do so. Secondly the Y. W. C. A. gave a banquet to its members at Edens Hall. This event is one of great joy to all the girls; it is there that some of the greatest views on life are broadened. It is there that we have an opportunity to listen to the well chosen remarks of the toastmistress and of those who respond. We there learn that Society does not consist of beautiful evening clothes, and receiving lines, etc., but also consists of the common, everyday school life in which we rub elbows with all the other people. T H E MESSENGER Staff firmly believes that now since the quarterly exams are over the various organizations will again turn their efforts and energies toward society. . m m To those students who file their MESSENGER from month to month, we know of no department of this paper which will give them the pleasure and benefit in future reference work as this, to which Miss Wilson has so generously contributed. Twenty-five Books Written on Twenty-five Subjects, Published in the Last Twenty-five Years. Addams—Twenty years at Hull House; Study of social settlements. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 26 ---------- 26 THE MESSENGER Antin—Promised Land. Autobiography of a Russian Girl who emigrated to America. Bryce—South America; observations and impressions. Bergson—Creative Evolution. Study of the evolutionary movement. Caff'in—How to Study Pictures. Carney—Country Life and the Country School. Duncan—Dr. Grenfell's Parish; deep sea fisherman of Labrador. •Fabre—Life of the Spider. Written like a romance by this famous naturalist of Province, destined to become a classic and called the "Insect's Ho.mer." Goldmark—Fatigue and Efficiency; study in industry. Goodnow—Municipal government. Includes U. S. and Europe. Hatzfield—Masterpieces of Music. Ten composers. Hearn—Japan; an Interpretation. Higginson—Alaska, the Great Country. Description and history told in a very bright and interesting style. Jones—Thomas Edison; 60 years of the great inventor's life. Morgan—Crises of the Christ. Palmer—Life of Alice Freeman Palmer. She was a girl who became President of Wellesly College. Perkins—Vocations for the Trained Woman. Discusses other work than teaching. Slocum—Sailing Alone Around the World. Not a dull page. Stevenson—Letters. "The very heart" of Robert Louis Stevenson. Thayer—Life and Times of Cavour. Italy's great statesman; Tolstoi—War and Peace. Panorama of Russian affairs, public and private during the war with Napoleon. Tooley—Life of Florence Nightingale. The great nurse of the battlefields. Wagner—Rhinegold and Valkyrie. Illus. by Arthur Rackham. Washington—Up from Slavery. Autobiography of the leading colored educator. Wiley—Foods and Their Adulterants. Wiley and Rines—United States; Beginning, Progress and Modern Development. Modern Essays. John Morley says, "the office of the essay is to open questions, to indicate points, to suggest eases, to sketch outlines." The following writers are representing, in a measure, the thoughts of the day; and the books listed are favorites of all readers of literature. Ainger—Lectures and Essays. Bennett—Literary Taste. Birrel—In the Name of the Bodleian. Burroughs—Leaf and Tendril. Chesterton—What's Wrong With the World. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 27 ---------- THE MESSENGER 27 Crothers—Among Friends. Eliot^-Durable Satisfaction of Life. Everett—Poetry, Comedy, Duty. Howells—Imaginary Interviews. Jordan—Knowing Real Men. Maeterlinck—Treasure of the Humble. Matthews—Inquiries and Opinions. More—Shelburne Essays. Munsterberg—The Americans. Perry—Amateur Spirit. Repplier—Point of View. Sill—Prose. Stevenson—Virginibus Perisque. Van Dyke—Fisherman's Luck. Woodberry—Heart of Man. Some "First" Things About Libraries in U. S. The first College library was established in 1638. The first subscription library was founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1731. The first State library was founded in New Jersey in 1796. The first National library, the Library of Congress, was begun in 1800. The first Public Library was established in Peterboro, New Hampshire, in 1833. Before 1850, there were 423 public libraries in the United States having 1000 volumes or more; To-day there are nearly 6,000. The first Library Law was the School District Library Law, passed in New York in 1835, which was the beginning of taxation for the support of libraries. The first Library School for the training of librarians was organized in 1£87 and is now located at Albany, N. Y. To-day there are nvelve schools giving complete courses. American Library Association held its first meeting in 1876. To-day it has 6,000 members. The largest library in the world is the Bibliothequc Nationals in Paris, which contains 3,500,000 valumes. The British Museum, at London, ranks second in size with its 2,000,000 volumes, while the Library of Congress, Washington, D. C, is third, and contains 1,800,000 volumes. The Library is beginning to purchase excellent library editions of the complete works of the best authors and the following partial list is given to show what the Library is including in its literature: Austin, Jane. Novels and Letters, in 12 vol. Edited by R. B. Johnson, enhanced with C. E. Brock's dainty colored illustrations. Published by Hinnebaugh and Brown. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 28 ---------- 28 THE MESSENGER Defoe, Daniel. Illustrated Works, 16 vols. Published by the Jenson Society. Dickens, Charles. Complete writings in 32 v.; eel. with notes by E. P. Whipple and illustrated with the steel portraits and original uesigns of the famous Brown and Cruikshank. Published by Houghton and Mifflin, Boston. Eliot, George. Complete Writings, with exquisite photographs of the scenes described in her books; ed. with notes and published in 25 v. by Houghton-Mifflin, Boston. Emerson, Ralph Waldo. Complete Writings, Prose and Poetry, published in 11 v., by Houghton-Mifflin, Boston, with portraits and illustrations. Similar to this set are the complete works, poetry and prose, of Holmes, Lowell, Longfellow, and Whittier. Fitzgerald, Edward. Poetical and Prose Writings; variorum and definitive edition; edited by George Bentham. 7v. Doubleday, Page, N. Y. Goethe, J. W. von. Complete Works, translated by Thos. Carlyle, H. W. Longfellow, and others. 10 v. in- the Gottinger edition. Hawthorne, Nathaniel. Complete works in 13 v., illustrated with etchings by Blum, Church, Dielman. Riverside edition published by Houghton-Mifflin, Boston. Kingsley, Charles. Complete Works in 7 v., published by the Nottingham Society, Philadelphia. Moore, Thomas. Memoirs, Journal and Correspondence, edited by John Russell, published by Little, Brown, N. Y., in 1853. Shakespeare, William. New7 variorum edition, edited by H. H. Furness. 15 v., published by Lippincott, Philadelphia. Smollett, Tobias. Illustrated W.orks in 12 v. Published by the Jenson Society, W. Y. Thackeray, W. M. Complete Works in 22 v., with full notes, illustrated by the author, published by Houghton, Mifflin, Boston. Turgenieff, Ivan. Complete Works in 7 v. Translated from the Russian by Isabel Hapgood; published by the Jefferson Press. Twain, Mark. Complete Works. 25 v. published by Harper, N. Y. Wilson, John. Complete W01'] lt;s m 12 v. Published by Blackwood, London. •m m We are very rapidly approaching the age of extremely complicated spelling, as is testified by the excuse that a Senior girl left with Miss Hays recently. It read something this: Cause of absence—"Mother kneaded me all day." ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 29 ---------- THE MESSENGER 29 The Southwest Standard, Springfield (Mo.) State Normal School—You have a good book and we are glad to count it as one of our exchanges. "The Tennis Match" is a dandy story; one we enjoyed reading. Kuay, Queen Anne High, Seattle—Your paper is very good and is well organized. "The Latest War News" is appropriate, as well as being absolutely correct. Daleville Leader, Virginia—We enjoyed reading your book. It is well organized, although a few cuts would not hurt it. Kodak, Everett High—The poem, "Dei* Kaiser und der Crown Prince" is a splendid one; find some more like it. We notice your jokes are scattered throughout the book. What is the idea? Whims, Broadway High—Tour book is a most excellent one in which we find nothing to criticize, and much to admire. Lewis and Clark Journal, Spokane—You have a splendid edition for November. Your stories are especially interesting. We notice though that your jokes were mixed in with the ads. Why? Kinnikinick, Cheney—Your book is interesting, especially your joke department. In your conduct and conversation never swerve from your honest convictions. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 30 ---------- THE MESSENGER THE FOOTBALL FAN. Some poets there are who write of love. And some of sunsets grand; Still others sing of things above, But here's to the football fan! This football fan's a man of fame, The big sport of the day. He's right at hand at every game And watches every play. He always comes an hour or two Before the game's begun, And posts himself right out in front And stays there till it's done. Bui when the teams come trotting out And line up in full view, He then begins his endless shouts And antics not a few: "Hooray! Hooray! three cheers for the boys! Is that the best you can do? You wheezing jays; I can make more noise Than the bloomin' bunch of you." "Oh! down that fellow there, you boob, Don't let him get away! Hey! make that touchdown there you rube! Gee! that's the way to play." "Yah! kick that goal, yon wizened elf; Ye stars! Did you see that? If I can't kick that goal myself I'll swan I'll eat my hat!" CS ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 31 ---------- THE MESSENGER 31 "Yes, go it there, you great big fool! Ah! that's the way to run; Show the colors of your school. Well done; old man; well done!" He swings his arms with might and main, And jumps up in the air. And when his team a few yards gain He simply tears his hair. He never sees a knowing wink, Nor yet the smiles aloud. He cares not what the rest may think, Nor heeds the jeering crowd. But the boys may wink and the girls may smile And still the crowds may jeer. But those two arms will wave the while And the football fan will cheer. But the boys who play the game out there Shattered, battered and lame, Will take new courage from the shouts they hear And play a better game. —G. G., '16. Normal met defeat at the hands of the Anacortes High School team November seventh. This game was played on the Normal field which, as usual, resembled a small lake. The Normal team was in a crippled condition, due to its large list of hospital eligibles. The game was stubbornly fought on both sides. Anacortes pushed the ball across the Blue and White's goal line during the first quarter, but missed a goal. Again in the second quarter their Captain picked up a fumbled punt, and galloped over an open field for another touchdown. This time the goal was kicked. In the third quarter Normal made a touchdown. Larson kicked goal, but they were unable to cross their opponents' goal line again, and the game ended, Anacortes 13, Normal 7. Normal's line-up was as follows: Tidball, c ; Kelly, rg.; Bolman, rt.; Evans, re.; Shold, lg.; Neiswender, It.; Beck, le.; Aitken, qb.; Larson, lh.; Haracich, rh.; Wold, f. Gline, referee. November fourteenth, Normal defeated Ferndale High School in a stubbornly played game at Ferndale. The Ferndale team was much stronger than it had been at any time before, and the victory showed marked improvement in the playing of the Blue and White team. Normal's touchdown was made ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 32 ---------- 32 THE MESSENGER in the second quarter. Ferndale was unable to cross the goal line defended by the Normal eleven, and the game ended Normal, 6; Ferndale, 0. November twenty-first was the big game of the season and Normal was defeated by the Crimson and White team of the Bellingham High School. The game was played on Battersby Field, which was a sea of mud. After a few minutes of play all the players looked alike, as no features were distinguishable. The Blue and White's representatives were unable to get across the line when within striking distance. The High School finally scored with but four and a half minutes left to play. Normal received the kick-off and started a series of line plunges, which carried them writhin four yards of the High School's goal, when time was called. This steady march down the field was the feature of the game, and had the team played so consistently before, when the odds were not so great against them, the game would have been won with a good margin. A large crowd saw the game. The Normal was well represented, and many from the city cheered heartily for the Normal team. The line-up was: Tidball, c ; Kelly, rg.; Platz, rt.; Evans, re.; Shold, lg.; Neis-wender, It.; Breakey, le.; Aitken, qb.; Larson, lh.; Haracich, rh.; Wold, f. Dr. Turner, referee.. Score, High School 6, Normal 0. The last game of the season was played at Anacortes Thanksgiving Day, which resulted again in defeat for Normal. Evans had his right knee badly strained during the first minute of play, but steadily stuck to his post and played throughout the game. The score was: Anacortes 20, Normal 7. The basketball season started wdth a game between the Thespians and Philomathean Literary Societies, which ended in a victory for the latter; score 17 to 11. A school team will be picked soon by Coach Carver, and practice will be started. Class teams have been organized and have done some practicing. 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 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. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 33 ---------- THE MESSENGER 33 EDENS HALL. (Official Song of Edens Hall. Tune: "Girls, Girls, Girls.") Oh, Ihe dorm, dorm, dorm! Forever and ever the dorm! With mad girls, and glad girls, And sad girls, and bad girls, And girls who will never reform! Oh, the dorm, dorm, dorm! Forever and ever the dorm! The place of all places To show off your graces, The dorm, dorm, dorm! If Henrietta ate a meal down town, what would a'Rowse Baxter (this is facetious). When does a nickel look bigger than a dollar, Jess? Edens Hall was almost deserted during the Thanksgiving holidays. Girls with rosy cheeks and glowing eyes rushed down the hill at all hours on Wednesday, and filed back again slowly and sadly late Sunday night or early Monday morning, cheeks pale, eyes heavy,—but with the memory of a glorious four days spent at home or with old friends. Nor was the time dull for those who remained at the Hall. School books were put aside, lesson plans forgotten and the fun began. Two meals a day, with an "all-join-in" spread in the kitchen at evening time, was the program, and such dinners !! Miss McLaine made us forget at meal times that we were not at home enjoying mother's pies. Several of the Faculty ate turkey with us on Thanksgiving day, and afterward in the parlor, all joined in playing old-fashioned games and sing- ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 34 ---------- 34 THE MESSENGER ing old-time songs, until it was hard to tell the students from the Faculty members. Friday evening Mrs. Powell invited the girls down to the kitchen to make candy and popcorn. It proved to be one of the jolliest times of vacation. There were too many girls for the amount of space in the kitchen, so some went to the parlor and played games. When the delicious candy and popcorn were brought up, all lights were turned out and the room was lighted only by the bright glow from the fireplace. A popcorn contest was held, which was very interesting, although we haven't yet found the winner. Later in the evening one of the girls brought down her guitar, and we sang many of the old songs to her accompaniment. FORMER B. S. N. S. STUDENTS HEAR DR. SHELDON SPEAK. The teachers of Thurston County, a great number of whom are B. S. N. S. alumni, had a rare treat at their institute this year, when Dr. Charles Sheldon, of world renown as a speaker and writer, gave a short talk on "The Marks of An Educated Man." Dr. Sheldon is the author of "In His Steps," which is read and loved throughout the country, and translated into many foreign languages as well, but all the Bellingham Normal students felt an almost personal interest in the great author, because he has been a life-long friend of Dr. Nash's. In his own simple but impressive way, Dr. Sheldon gave the seven qualities which he considered essential to the educated person. The first mark of a truly educated man or woman is humility. Did not the Master, the greatest man of all ages, teach us this when he performed the humblest services for his disci- ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 35 ---------- THE MESSENGER 35 pies and others? And, after all, what little we can know is so small in relation to our great Universe that we have nothing to be proud of. A person who is educated in the true sense will lead a clean life. Every day in some small way our moral fiber is tested. It may be thru an overlooked streetcar fare, or it may be in an unfair play in an athletic game, or it may be something far greater, but the test comes and how lacking is our education if we are not ready to do the right thing, no matter what the cost. No person can reach a very high plane of education without high ideals. They are the beacon lights which guide us to our goal of perfection,—not to be reached of course, but to light the way. Without the ideal ahead a life is purposeless. It matters little in what situation an educated person is placed if he possesses a spirit of independence, "Don't be afraid to do things that other people are afraid to do." Anything is possible to one who believes firmly that every circumstance in his life can be made to yield good for him a small addition to his sum total of character. A sense of the human brotherhood of man is necessary to one who is broadly educated. No matter what the race, color, or custom we are all brothers, for "above the Race is Human-ity." If a person's education is to mean anything to himself and others it must be used for the good of the world. "Then attach yourself to some great life work, some great need, and in so doing know the joy of true living." And added to these six elements is the last: a consciousness of God in the world; a realization that thru Him only are the greatest and best things to be accomplished. His spirit pervades the whole universe and only thru a deep consciousness of this are we able to appreciate his many works. Then we consider the educated person one who possesses humility, who leads a clean life, who is led on by high ideals and independence; one who has a sense of human-brotherhood; who shares in a great cause, with a deep consciousness of God: in short, a strong, developed personality, striving to make a better world." GRACE BARNES, '13. For lo, the days are hastening on By prophet bards foretold, When with the ever circling years Comes round the age of gold. When Peace shall over all the earth Its ancient splendor fling, And the whole world give back the song . Which now the angels sing. —E. H. Sears. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 36 ---------- 36 THE MESSENGER Dr. Deerwester-—"What senses tell us whether we are going upstairs or downstairs?" D. Hennes—"Temperature senses, because it gets warmer as you go down." Mr. Epley—"What do they do to scorch or kill the sinking plant?" Student—"Spray with alcohol." Mr. Epley—"Yes-er-but you might have a hard time getting it here, in a dry state." Mr. Leech (teaching Seventh Grade)—"Eunice, you are doing fine work." Eunice—"Don't call me Eunice; call me Miss Morris, please." Miss Worden—"What is the time of this play?" Mr. Platz—"A Midsummer's Night." Miss Worden—"Yes, but what year—1914?" Mr. Platz—"No, I think it was even before that." "He's a self-made man." "I know. He surely made a mistake in not consulting an expert." (Kinnikinick.) Miss Edens—"Mr. Aitken, please give me an example of the nominative of exclamation.'' Mr. Aiken—"Woman; her name is vanity." ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 37 ---------- THE MESSENGER 37 Class pronouncing "auto-mo-bile." Mrs. Smith—"It is easier for me to say 'aulo-mo-bile.' " Mr. Manly—"Call it a 'Ford,' and let it go." Sambo was bemoaning the fact thai he had left his chicken-house door open the night before: "Were they stolen," he was asked. "No, sah," was the reply, "dey went home."—Whims. Address by Dr. Nash: "Gentlemen, in speaking to other men you should always use the prefix, 'Mister.' Carver has doubtless heard all of us called " A Perfectly Good Geometry Problem: To prove—That a poor lesson is better than a good one: Proof—(1) Nothing is better than a good lesson. (2) A poor lesson is better than nothing. (3) Therefore, a poor lesson is better than a good one. "Queek, bringa da shovel; bringa da peek; Giovani's stuck in da mud." "How far in?" "Up to hees knees." "Oh, let him walk out." "No, no; he canna walk out. Hee's wronga end up."— Whims. He—"Would you like to have a pet monkey?" She—"This is so sudden, John."—Exchange. Knocker—"Your jokes may be all right, but they are so few." Joke Editor—"Then get busy and send in some too." The other day at the close of school a Junior, going down the front steps, unfortunately slipped and fell. A Senior happened along, placed his fragile arms akimbo, assumed a very dignified pose and said: "Fools stand in some slippery places, do they not?" "They certainly do," replied the Junior, "but I can't." ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 38 ---------- 38 THE MESSENGER Dr. Deerwester (in Psychology I.)—"What is, sensation?" Hennis No. 1—"Sensation is a conscious process appreciated by the senses. The senses are: Sneezing, Sobbing, Crying, Yawning, and Coughing. Some people have a sixth sense when asleep. This is snoring." Father—"What do you study at school, my son?" Normal Student—English, Latin, German, and Algebra." Father—"You don't say! Well, what might be algebra for 'potato?'" Deb.—"Say, Ab; I flunked in Dutch to-day." Afo.—"Why, how's that?" Deb.—"Miss Nietz, asked me to decline bier and you know I never could do that." Oh, You Football Signals. Mr. Bond (in Arithmetic)—"Now, Class, add these numbers rapidly: 26, 10, 3, 9, 11, 15 " Aitken (dreamily, from the rear)—"Now then, fellows; right around the end." Teacher—"Will, what is a sonnet?' Will—"Er-er-an epitaph!" Bright Freshie—"Say, teacher, can the Chinese people understand each other?" ±eacher—"Dorothea, name a Greek god." Bright Freshie—"A—Billiken was one." Mrs. Termaat (conducting an experiment in Geo. Meth. Class)—"Will one of you boys who smoke please lend me a match to light the lamp with?" Not a single boy had any matches, for, of course, none of them smoked. Then, very blushingly, one of the sweet girls on the front seat produced a whole handful of matches. Women are surely men's equals in everything nowadays. Teacher-VDo you know of any instances where they have attempted to irrigate the desert?" Miss Huckins—"Well, they were thinking about irrigating the Sahara, but they thought that the resulting vegetation might tip the earth on that side and destroy vegetation." ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 39 ---------- THE MESSENGER 39 A PSYCHOLOGY PSALM. Miss Baxter is my teacher, 1 shall not pass, She maketh me to answer in deep embarrassment, She leadeth me into traps of mine own setting, She calleth my bluff; She leadelh me. into dusty paths among orchards of dates for mine own nourishment. Yea, tho' I walk with James and Pillsbury I cannot recite for they will not help me. Their dignity and their laws, they crush me; She preparelh me for a plucking in the presence of my classmates; She raineth on my head her questions. She showeth me up. Verily, Psychology does haunt me every hour of my life, until I shall dwell in the Normal no more forever. Miss Paulson (in Botany)—"Do you all see that grass there? Well, that is not grass at all." Heard in Geography Class: Sara Bras—"What would happen if a person lived in the date line?" Mr. Epley—"Well, I could live there more easily than you could, Miss Bras, as the date line has no width. Miss Edens (in Eng. VIIIA)—"Why do they speak of a cat as 'she' referring to feminine sex?" Mr. Gwin—"Because they scratch." Miss Edens—"Well, how about the masculine use of 'he' for dog? Why do they imply the dog to masculine gender?" Some Brave Girl—"Because they hark?" Miss Edens (in Eng. XII)—"What kind of love poems do you think Matthew Arnold would write, Mr. Swartz?" Mr. S.—"I don't know." Miss Eden—"Yes, you would, naturally." Mr. Epley—"Is a caterpillar a worm?" Student—"No." Mr. Epley—"How far off?" Student—/'Isn't any connection." Mr. Epley—"You are right. There isn't any more relation betwen a caterpillar and a worm than between Mr. MacLaughlin and me." ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 40 ---------- 40 THE MESSENGER First Student—"What did Mrs. Termatt say about that lesson plan you handed her?" gt;- Second Student—"If you have an hour to spare, I'll give you a synopsis." Heard in the street-car on the way to school as three young ladies enter ear—^'Ben Tidhall, get up and give you your seat lo those three ladies." Teacher—"Where is there a splendid description of Arabia? A fine picture of an Arabian horse?" Pupil (excitedljO—"In Arabian Nights!" MESSENGER LINER ADS. BRING RESULTS Male Help Wanted. Wanted—Thirty strong, husky boys to help eat the results tne Girls' Cooking Class. Fine chance for advancement (into the next world). Only healthy individuals need apply. Female Help Wanted. Handsome young man, very popular, wish to find a young lady, temporarily out of a "case" to allow him the pleasure of being her escort for the coming quarter. Is a fluent and easy conversationalist and has necessary collateral for such an undertaking. References: Any girl under twenty along High Street. Apply in person.—Ben Tidball. Situations Wanted—Male. Good-looking, striking personality, wants situation as steady escort to any young lady who owns an auto. Can drive with one hand if desired. References furnished. Address Ed. Haracich. Wanted—To Exchange. I have one fine, straight reputation, slightly used, which I will exchange for a couple of credits, in good condition, capable of wear.—Mr. Orin Anderson. Personals. If the person who took powderpuff from Locker No. 141 will return same, no questions will be asked. Poultry and Pet Stock. Zoology Class in Mr. Moodie's department have a specially line stock of preserved and mutilated specimens, this term, for sale. Just a few of the bargains: Swell pickled angleworms, 10c dozen; partly dissected starfish (minus one or more rays), 25c apiece; slightly used clams and crabs, very fine for soup, 15c per dozen; one gartersnake (died from fright, looking at Cleo Baughman's socks), in alcohol, 30c; the only two freshmen; ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page 41 ---------- THE MESSENGER 41 These last may be tamed, however, if fed on a milk diet. These bargains will not last long. To Rent Rooms. I have a specially line corner for rent on the main floor; suitable for young couple at record; very exclusive; fine location; pleasant and warm; also elevator service to be used only on special occasions. If you want to be by yourselves, this is your chance. Couple who vacated have just been married. Rent very reasonable. Address Mr. Hintz. Personals. "Come back and all will be forgiven. I can't live without you, my German Pony."-—Jason Nevins. Lost and Found. Lost, in vicinity of Normal School, a picture of a beautiful girl, lost from the pocket of left side of my coat. Will pay anything for recovery. She will mob me if she finds out. Take pity and return to Ira Miller. Musical. Opera Singer, retired teacher of singing in its true art. Critics will say I have a wonderful voice. Can accommodate a few more girl pupils.—Mr. Beck. Bids Wanted. Closed bids will be received until December 1, 1914, for a silencer suited to the needs of D. Croy, when he sleeps beside me in a certain class.—Orin Anderson. For Sale—Miscellaneous. Cheap, if taken at once; twenty-five excuses, assorted reasons and signatures; guaranteed to deceive any instructor alive, .lust the tiling to use after skipping. These look like genuine article, and are fully recommended. Reason for selling, have reformed, therefore have no use for same. Apply Louis Mac- Laughlin. "Lo, now is come our joyful'st feast! Let every man be jolly, Each room with yvie leaves is drest, And every post with holly. Now all our neighbors' chimneys smoke, And Christmas blocks are burning; Their ovens they with bak't meats choke, And all their spits are turning. Without the door let sorrow he, And if, for cold, it hap to die, We'll bury 't in a Christmas pye, And evermore be merry." —Withers. ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xii] ---------- ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Building Bellingham, Wash. After Reading the Other Ads COME AND SEE HOW OUR VALUES COMPARE DRESS GOODS, SILKS, UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS MHCKLlN 1325-1331 COMMERCIAL STREET May Manton Patterns Whnn Pntrnnlzinnr A'lvfrti^PrR TVTTHnr M^'F^iT'cr ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xiii] ---------- CHRISTMAS PHOTOS WILL PLEASE THE "HOMEFOLKS" MORE THAN ANY OTHER GIFT YOU CAN SEND THEM. COME IN EARLY FOR YOUR SITTINGS, BEFORE OUR BIG RUSH IS ON. ALL PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE MID-YEAR CLASS ARE BE ING TAKEN BY US. . WE SHOULD BE PLEASED TO HAVE ALL OF THE STUDENTS OF THE NORMAL CALL UPON US DURING THE COMING YEAR AND LOOK AT OUR "ART WORK" IN PHOTOGRAPHY. BROWN STUDIO 415 SUNSET BLOCK • When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xiv] ---------- Mighty Little Use to a Blind Man Is the service this Store can render But invaluable to the man. woman or Child. Avho can read or write. Books to amuse and Instruct—the very Latest. Correct Correspondence materials. And all else that a thoroly equip! Stationery Store should carry. The Christmas Gift Problem has Been our special study—we can help you SELBY-HARRIS CO.. "The Gift Shop." 207 "West Holly Street p. S.—Ask for the 10% Discount to Normal Students S. B. IRISH CO. PRINTING CALLING CARDS, DANCE PROGRAMS, WEDDING STATIONERY "Everything in Printing thatJs Good" Phone 282 Established 1890 1311 R. R. Ave. •. THE CKVE ." STANDS FOR ALL THAT IS BEST IN Confectionery 1288 ELK STREET BELLINGHAM When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xv] ---------- Office Phone 975 » Res. Phone 907 DR. T. M. BARLOW Dentist Rooms 335-36-37, First National Bank Building Bellingham, "Washington DR. C. A. HUGHES OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN 209-10 Exchange Building Graduate Los Angeles College of Osteopathy Phone 107-2217 Phone 1634 204-5 Alaska Building, Cor. Elk and Holly DR. CARL M. ERB Specialist: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Glasses Fitted Office Hours: 9 to 12 in., 1:30 to 4:30 p. HI. Evenings and Sundays by Appointment. BELLINGHAM - • WASHINGTON - THE - BELLINGHAM NATIONAL Wm BANK BELLINGHAM - WASHINGTON CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $475,000.00 UNITED STATES DEPOSITORY SAVINGS DEPARTMENT, 4 PER CENT INTEREST PAID SAFETY DEPOSIT VAULTS - BOXES TO RENT OFFICERS VICTOR A. ROEDER, PRESIDENT WILLIAM MCCUSH, VICE PRESIDENT F.. F. HANDSCHY. CASHIER H. P. JUKES E. P. SANFORD E. D. BATES ASSISTANT CASHIERS DIRECTORS WM. G. BROWN WM. MCCUSH F. F. HANDSCHY GEORGE NOLTE E. L. GAUDETTE CHAS. F. NOLTE V. A. ROEDER When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xvi] ---------- R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOfDAS St SIMPSON Bellingham LOANS REAL ESTATE INSURANCE MORTGAGES FOR SALE Washington Plates Made by gt; MARITIME BLDO. SEATTLE,WASHV Plates That Please SEND YOUR ROUGH DRY TO THE SE.H0ME, LAUNDRY Family 5c per Pound Individuals 8c per Pound JOHNSON KOPPERDAHL, Props. Phone 2532 934-36 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. \A^ H A V E TUP: NEW GARTER BOOTS FOR WOMEN, WITH BLACK,.GREY AND PAWN TOPS. "Fashion's Newest Fad" 10 per Cent, Discount to Students; ask for it. Famous Shoe House When Patronizing: Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xvii] ---------- Northwest Hardware Company Shelf and Heavy Hardware Sporting Goods and Cutlery 213-215 West Holly Street. Bellingham, Wash. Paramount Pictures at T H E G R A N D The Grand is the Home of the Jack London and Mary Pick-ford Productions Exclusively. MAKE SWEET GROCERY GOMRANY YOUR TRADING PLACE THIS YEAR We carry Home-Made Cooking, Fresh Oysters, Fruits and Vegetables. SWEET GROCERY COMPANY Phones 417-418 1021. Elk Street Bellinghani's Musical Headquarters Sheet Music, Phonographs, Pianos Alaska Building - - 210 East Holly St. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xviii] ---------- SANTA GLAUS IS OLD^ but not old fashioned. Last Christmas he ran up against several of those electrical houses without chimneys, and had to climb over the transonie. He says its his job to give people what they want, so this year he's going to load up with electric irons and take along a big supply of those new aluminum electric coffee percolators, which the electric light company is sellinig for five dollars. Pickering Hardware Co. PHONE 225 We are exclusive agents for the celebrated Stall Dean Sporting Goods. Ask for Catalog also. LOOK OVER OUR LINE OF HOLIDAY GOODS BEFORE YOU BUY TONS ~r mm FRESH CANDIES AND NEW NUTS FOR HOLIDAYS, AT WHOLESALE PRICES See Our Display "XxTilson-Nobles-Barr Co. HOLLY STREET When Patronizing: Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xix] ---------- WE WISH YOU ALL A MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR Neill Alexander Guy E. Noyes When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xx] ---------- Pacific Steam Laundry ESTABLISHED 1889 1728-1738 Ellis Street Phones: Main 126 WE DO ROUGH DRY WASHING We have a strictly hand work department. Our bleaching which is harmless to your linen is made by electricity - - - - - - WE ARE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE Phone 268— Phone 268 New York Dental Parlors, inc. DRS. GILBERT, LONGWOOD SPECIALISTS SPECIAL RATES TO STUDENTS BELLINGHAM OFFICE LADY ATTENDANTS BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Seattle Office, 614 First Avenue Vancouver Office, 201 Dominion Bldg. Everett Office 1803 Hewitt Ave. THE REMAINING NUMBERS OF THE Normal School Lecture Course FOR 1914-15 ARE January 23—Concert of International Operatic Company. April 1—Lecture by Dr. Thomas E. Greene, "America, the World's Peacemaker.'' Later In April—Lecture by Mrs. Charlotte Perkins Gil-man, "A Wider Industrial Field for Women." * * SINGLE NUMBERS 50c THREE NUMBERS $1.00 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxi] ---------- Beautiful Bellingham SEAT OF THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL * - THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL MAINTAINS A SUMMER SESSION. AN IDEAL PLACE FOR SUMMER WORK. FAVORABLE CLIMATIC CONDITIONS. SIX WELL APPOINTED BUILDINGS FINELY EQUIPPED LABORATORIES AND SHOPS LARGE FACULTY OF CAPABLE INSTRUCTORS TRAINING SCHOOL IN SESSION DURING THE SUMMER SIX HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX REGULAR NORMAL STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE SUMMER SESSION OF 1914. ONE THOUSAND EXPECTED IN 1915. SEND FOR SCHOOL BULLETIN G. W. NASH, Principal THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Bellingham, Washington When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxii] ---------- BROKE YOUR GLASSES? We can make you new ones while you wait. No lens too complicated for us to make. Headaches caused by eyestrain cannot be cured by medicine. If you suffer from headaches, consult u at once. Our iron-bound guarantee is as good as a government bone1 that we can give you relief. PARTICULAR WORK is possible only when every implement used is perfect. Perfection in eyeglasses can be had in but one way. The pyes must be examined by an Optometrist and the glasses adjusted by a skilled Optician. We give you this double service at the cost of the glasses—as low as $2.00. NA/I YEE HEADACHES Many people suffer from headaches caused by Eye Defects. You may see all right, your eyes may not pain you, yet, because of a something lacking which properly adjusted glasses alone can supply, you continue to suffer. We will tell you whether your eyes are defective or not, and if they do need glasses. We Can Fit the Proper Ones. Our prices are very reasonable, and we guarantee satisfaction. I Bellingham National Bank Building When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxiii] ---------- YOUR CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS are being shown here The kind yon like to give are priced exactly to suit you. For daintiness and smart appearance you'll find we lead. We are here to please you in every particular—to help you gladden your friends' hearts with real gifts. GEO. F\ RAYMOND 110 EAST HOLLY STREET NORHAL STUDENTS 10 per Cent Discount to Normal Students Bring Your Shoe Troubles to JENSEN'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Shoes Repaired While You Wait at Prices That Are the Lowest 1236 Elk Street Bellingham, Washington O Y E A R T M E T A t N A / O R K E RS We have the stones, precious, serai-precious and glass, as you please, and prices to please. WE DO STONE CUTTING Bring us any rough stones and minerals you may have, and we will cut and polish to fit the mounting. S P E C I A L H O L . I D A Y O F F E R I N GS This is the place to do vour Christmas Shopping. LUDWIQ COLLINS JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS • 1309 Dock Street. Opp. Metropolitan Theatre MORSE HARDWARE CO. 1025-1039 ELK STREET Immense Stock Prompt Service x * Satisfaction Guaranteed When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxiv] ---------- Defective sight means a heavy handicap in your school work. The rig-ht glasses as fitted by Woll will correct the defects, remove the strain and enable you to do more work with less effort. Exclusive Optometrist Optician. 205 W. Holly. A.. H. Montgomery SELL ALL I" 11 T I KINDS OF I (J t L Phone 1555. Use Owl Drugs The Rexafi Store AWT PHARMACY V ^ TT JLrf Corner Dock and Holly Streets Phone 556-723. Free Delivery. B. 5t E. io Per Cent Discount to All Women's Upstairs Store Normal Students Sample Suits, Coats, Skirts and Shoes COME UP—OUR PRICES ARE DOWN Quackenbush Bldg., Dock and Holly When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxv] ---------- 0 111 o: D 0) (0 lt; u o: lt; M O uO III (2 (0 J 3 c E fa © x 4 gt; C/3 « .e 75 O •a (2 J gt; 0) hi K LI I 0 Pi W •3 S o u a c ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxvi] ---------- WAHL'S WAHL'S WAHL'S The Low Price Store The Low Price Store The Low Price Store SHOP EARLY + + • The Christmas Store Is In Perfect Readiness for the Throngs of Shoppers That Will Congregate Here From Now Until Christmas An abundance of things suitable for gifts are arranged and displayed in a manner to make selecting convenient. The character of the merchandise, the store decorations, the throngs of shoppers suggest the Christmas spirit. Gift buying has begun with a vim because more people realize every year the importance of making their selections early while stocks are fresh and assortments are complete. The eight-hour law for women employes makes it impractical to keep open many evenings, so you can see the importance of making your selections early. A visit to this Christmas store any time now will prove interesting and profitable. May we have the pleasure? J. B. WAHL When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxvii] ---------- Merchandising Resolutions for 1915 To obtain the best merchandise by skillful purchase— so that it can be offered at an attractive price. To maintain assortments of Ready-to-Wear Garments, Millinery, Shoes, Dry Goods and Men's Furnishings, of such character and completeness that the buying public will instinctively know where to seek for the desired commodity. To have our merchandise so satisfactory that each purchase will create a greater degree of confidence. To have a service so perfected as to mean efficiency in its broadest sense. Ten Per Cent. Discount to Normal Students MONTAGUE McHUGH Bellingham, Washington Men's Wearing Apparel ONE PRICE EVERY DAY TO EVERY ONE HAS BEEN OUR POLICY FOR YEARS. HART SCHAFFNER MARX SUITS FOR MEN AND OVERCOATS FOR MEN AND WOMEN All Other Lines Standard Merchandise * • * GAGE=DODSON CO. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxviii] ---------- BATTERSBY BROS. —Always Reliable— WANT YOUR PATRONAGE FOR THE NEW YEAR It means Economy for You. You pay less for better Merchandise. A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU ORDER YOUR GRADUATION BOUQUET AT HORSTS FLORAL SHOP .SO YOU MAY BE SURE YOU WILL RECEIVE THE BEST 1250 Elk Street Phone 386 GREETING F"OR I3IS AMONG THINGS TO DISC A HI) IS THE HAND-BAG We Have Special Low Prices COLLINS lt; CO. The Original Cut Rate Drug Store GARMENTS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED GOODS DELIVERED ON HANGERS—NO WRINKLES When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxix] ---------- I We Make it Good i I Our Friends Make it Famous \ j Ford's ! [ Ice Cream j ! and . . J j Butter S I PHONE 43 1314 R. E. AVE. | J|«M1«1«1B«111«««™! Larson's livery and Transfer W. B. LARSON, Manager BRICK STORAGE WAREHOUSE WOOD AND COAL EXPRESS AND DRAYING Phone 70 1328-30 Elk Street YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST, NOW TRY THE BEST MEAT MARKET The Sanitary Meat Market STANDS FOR THE CLEANEST AND BEST MEATS IN TOWN. HANS OBERLEITNER, Propr. When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxx] ---------- THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1214 Bay Street WHEN YOU THINK OF Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes RIGHT PRICES THINK OF THE HOME STORE 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students Flowers for Graduation THE BEST AT G. G. BARKER lt; SON 206 E. Holly Street Bellingham,'Wash. T H E L-EAPER Headquarters for Women's Reliable Ready-to-Wear Apparel Millinery and Dry Goods We are agents for all Standard lines such as Nemo and Gossard Corsets—Perrin and Keyser Gloves and Athena Underwear Ten per cent Discount to Normal Students. When Patronising Advertisers Msntion MMSMCW ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxxi] ---------- WE DELIVER ALL GOODS ON HANGERS TELEPHONE 733 Parisian Cleaners High Class Cleaners and Dyers 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students 1140 Elk Street Bellingham, Wash. NORflAL STUDENTS 10 per Cent Discount to Normal Students Bring Your Shoe Troubles to JENSEN'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Shoes Repaired While You Wait at Prices That Are the Lowest 1236 Elk Street Bellingham, Washington NOTHING BUT PRAISE From every man who has worn Pelegren Martin Clothes The exclusive models and exceptional patterns we are showing this season leave nothing to be desired by discriminating men. TAKE THE ELEVATOR AND SAVE $10.00 When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxxii] ---------- EDISON THEATRE * : _ Wednesday, Thursday, Jan. 13, 14 "SHADOWS OF THE PAST" An Original Melodrama in Three Parts BY MARGUERITE BERTSCH Photographed and Produced by the Vitagraph Co. of America. BRANDON Harry T. Morey " MRS. BRANDON, - Rose E. Tapley MARK STETSON, a politician - - - - L. Rogers Lyttou HELEN, his accomplice - Julia Swayne Gordon ANTOINETTE Anita Stewart DIRECTOR, RALPH INCE. Mark Stetson, a scheming politician, entangles the Brandons, husband and wife, and their friend Antoinette, in his smuggling schemes and engineers their arrest to protect himself. The "picture opens with the liberation from prison of the trio and their determination to lead a respectable life. Stetson, who has kept track of the three, knowing of their release, visits them in their home and insinuates that he still has them in his power. Fearful that his influence might again drag them from the straight path, they flee the city. Five years later, Brandon, by perseverance and industry has achieved. a position of trust in an insurance company, and Antoinette, a situation as secretary to Haddon, the popular candidate for Governor, who has fallen in love with her. and presses her to marry him. Antoinette promises to become his wife, but not until after the election. Stetson, a supposed friend of Haddon, visits the lawyer's office, sees Antoinette and follows her home. He discovers she is living with the Brandon's and determines to use them in his scheme of selling Haddon to ihe opposition candidate. 'Brandon resents the politician's advances of friendship, but is compelled to accede to his wishes, though not until after a desperate struggle in which the wily schemer obtains the upper hand. During the nomination dinner, the Brandons are to induce Haddon to visit a famous cafe, by telling him he will find Antoinette and Stetson there together, cause a disturbance, create a scandal, and endanger the candidate's chances for election. In the meantime, Stetson makes love to Antoinette in sight of Haddon. She resents his attentions, but because of his knowledge of her past is compelled to accept them. He proposes she help him in just one more innocent little scheme, and then he will go out of her life forever. Still fearful of him, she consents, and they leave together. Stetson takes her to his apartments. Antoinette becomes suspicious when she finds the doors locked, and demands to know what he intends doing. He tells her he intends to break Haddon. Thinking Antoinette is safe in his power, Stetson phones Brandon to go ahead. She gets an inkling of what Stetson intends doing and by a clever ruse escapes and, by taxi, makes all speed to reach the cafe and Haddon in time to prevent the fulfillment of the plot. Stetson and his female accomplish follow in another machine. Antoinette's taxi dashes across a railroad track just in time to escape an oncoming train. Stetson, trying to follow, smashes into'the engine, and the occupants of the auto are hurled to-their death.' Antoinette reaches the cafe^ before the Brandon's have had time to carry out the politician's orders, and they, surmising something has gone wrong, decide to make the best of the situation. Haddon purchases a newspaper extra giving details of the accident. Antoinette, no longer fearing her Nemesis, tells Haddon of her past, and he forgiving, all ends happily. gt;A/ A T O M T H I S S F = » A C E E A C H M O N TH When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxxiii] ---------- VISIT The Delicious Shop 209 East Holly Street FOR DELICIOUS HOME BAKED GOODS, AND DELICATESSEN. Cafeteria Lunch, Tea Room and Fountain Drinks FOR THE GRADUATES ANYTHING (IN CUT FLOWERS) ANY TIME (DAY OR NIGHT) ANY WHERE (ON EARTH) —AT— KERSEY'S FLOWER SHOP TEL. 408 ALASKA BUILDING MUNRO HASKELL I 163 ELK ST. Hardware, Heating, Tinning and Plumbing lt;? O M A F » F = » E : D H A N D S TRY OUR "ROSE CREAM" f*£mm SUN DRUG CO. GTON lt;fcs 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students When Patronizing Advertisers Mention Messenger = ^ J! ---------- Messenger - 1914 December - Page [xxxiv] ---------- Everybody That Eats Candies and Ice Cream Loves To have the best and to be sure that you are getting the PUREST and FRESHEST. . 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Title: Weekly Messenger - 1919 May 3
Date: 1919-05-03
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1919_0503 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 May 3 - Page 1 ---------- The Weekly Messenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XVIII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919 No. 30 JOHN A. MILLER GIVES INSPIRATIONAL TALK John A. Miller, president of th
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Show more1919_0503 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 May 3 - Page 1 ---------- The Weekly Messenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL. XVIII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919 No. 30 JOHN A. MILLER GIVES INSPIRATIONAL TALK John A. Miller, president of the local Rotary Club, spoke in assembly Monday on "Plow Old Does the World Look to a Man of Three Score Years and Ten." The assembly program was opened with a solo by Miss Fay Johnson, '"There's a Long, Long Trail a-Winding," being joined in the chorus by the students. Mr. Miller, who is the general agent of the Great Northern R. R., began by referring to his boyhood clays when he lived in the foot-hills of Massachusetts, and he, with the other boys of his part of the country used to hike it up to the top of one of the mountains near by, in the early morning so as to climb up through the mists to see the rising of the sun, and how, after gaining the summit, they could look back down the mountain as the sun came up and see the places where they could have made an easier ascent. He used this to show that now that he was gaining the summit of life's mountain he could look back and see the places in his life where the climbing would have been much better. He said, "I have found that hard work, honesty and good humor are the three most important things in gaining success." He said that a lady once said that she wondered if he was worying about death at his age, to which he replied that he thought he stood as good a chance as any of the younger ones, that he felt that he had tried to live the right life, was trying, and he had his thoughts of the hereafter centered on what he thought was right.. Mr. Miller surely should inspire the students with a deeper trend of thought, as he certainly is a fine example of a man that has done his best and has made life a success. The smile that Mr. Miller brought should have been enough to show that he was well pleased with life. Another feature of the morning was the short talk given by Messrs. Abrams, ?aul and James, friends of Delbert Hennes, from the Fiji Islands. The remarkable thing about this island is that but of a population of some 4,000 people, 700 volunteered to serve in France at the outbreak of the war. All these ( Continued on page 8 ) SENIOR REHEARSALS GOING ALONG WELL The cast for the Senior play is busily at work on rehearsals and are finding themselves in their characters. The play is remarkably well cast and we think it will be the laughing hit of the year. It is interesting to note that "Green Stockings" was presented by Dr. Nash's former school, the Dakota State Normal. Will Edson has left the cast, and the 25iirt of Win. Faraday, the cynical widower of the story, is to be taken by Mr. Nobles, recently returned from service. M. Nobles is a former student, a member of the Thespian Club, and when he was here before took several important parts in dramatic offerings. Several importants scenes in the play are entrusted to the histrionic ability of Miss McNaughton and Mr. Sorenson, the Senior's leading lady and leading man. Present indications point to a splendid showing when the evening arrives for the presentation. E ANNOUNCEMENT ;*: Base ball game at 2:30 this X afternoon, at Battersby Field, v Normal vs. Whatcom. . Turn out ";* and root! Many were entertained and delighted with the gymnasium demonstration given Friday evening in the gym room under the supervision of Miss Moffat*. The demonstration opened with the grand march in which the entire enrollment of gym girls took part. The uniform gym suit consisting of white mit-ties, dark bloomers and black ties was worn by all the girls, making a very pretty appearance. It is difficult to mention any of the numbers, unless all ai-e included, for each was perfect in order. The Faust dance and other folk dances in various costumes were all beautifully and gracefully carried out. The drills were executed without mistake, while the military marching and special Indian club drill scored an encore. The demonstration closed with the kinder polka folk dance, by all of the girls in the costumes they last appeared in. Miss Moffat is to be commended and can well feel proud of her progress and success in work along this line. Mr. Carver, athletic coach, deserves special mention for his tireless and efficient work in training the girls for the heavy apparatus drill. VICTORY LOAN RALLY AT In Assembly Friday morning, some of the training school children from the intermediate department sang the Victory Loan song, "Uncle Sammie, Heres My Share." The song was directed by Miss Mildred Stenvig. Prof. Bond then took several minutes to point out why we should invest in the Fifth Liberty Loan. He said that lie felt certain that very few words from him were necessary since he knew that; our sympathies were with the govern-; ment, and their saying they were iir need of this money, should be sufficient.- Mi-. Bond brought to our minds the im-.' menseness of the job which the nation had undertaken, and how they had done; everything they promised to accomplish.: We must not fail them in this work, in: which they have so nobly done their! share. There are still men in France; who must come home. Their work is; done and they are anxious to return.; It is our task to help bring our boys home. PHYSICAL SCIENCE Advanced courses in physics and chemistry will be offered next regular session and the introductory work in each discontinued, according to Professor Phil-; lipi, head of the physical science department. The regular college course in physics will be opened while the introductory study, which really belongs in the cirriculum will be abandoned. Inorganic , organic and analytical chemistry will be offered and the intro-, ductory class dropped. Much interest is being shown in these announcements and one present senior is planning to return next year to take some of this advanced study. This fact shows in a way the fascination that the physical sciences hold for those that follow them. Although there is but a small group in the physics class, interest is being shown by the class. Both introductory and inorganic chemistry classes are quite large. There are also special students in analytics and chemistry of food. Besides the teaching of these classes Professor Phillijipi often lias other related tasks. Samples of water are sent in to be tested for impurities. And, we shall'-say it, samples of "mash" and ( Continued on page 8 ) STUDENTS INSTALL THEIR NEW OFFICERS In assembly, Wednesday, Mr. Bond urged the stuldents who have money not in use at present, to buy a Victory Loan Bond. It is a very safe investment, under a god rate of interest, and every student who is able to buy a bond, is urged to do so. The faculty is doing its share toward this very important issue, and the student body should do the same. Mr. Kobelt, the former president of the student body, made a short talk in which he urged more school spirit to be displayed at the base hall games. Our team must have more backing, and it is our place to turn out and give them the encouragement they need. It is discouraging to the team not to have the support of the students at the games. We have a first class team. Let us "get behnid" them and help them win every game they play. We are going to play Whatcom Saturday afternoon at 2:30. The game will take place on the ball ground in front of Whatcom High School. At 1:30 that afternoon, all Normal students will bring anything that will make a loud noise, and form in line at the Normal steps, from whence they shall proceed to the ball grounds. All Normal students are expected to be present at this game. At Wednesday's assembly, two important events occurred: The introduction of the new Board of Control and Council. Each one of the new members made a short address, in which they showed their appreciation of being elected by the student body to these important school offices, and speaking for the future success of the school. Also, the members of the former board of control and student council made short talks in which they thanked the student body and faculty for their cooperation and support during the past year. The Kline Cup, which is the trophy awarded annually to the winning class basket ( Continued on page 8 ) CALENDAR FOR WEEK MONDAY—Dr. John H. Rowley, President American Humane Society, Boston. WEDNESDAY — Music, motion pictures, maypole dance by primary training school pupils. FRIDAY — Short assembly, clubs, yell rally. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 May 3 - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919 OF Last Wednesday, in assembly, one of the features of the morning exercise was a splendid moving picture of the history of the silkworm, and the life of the silk industry. The silk moth was first shown, and then the tiny silk worm, as it emerges from its egg, which is the size of a pin. The worms eat mulberry leaves, and after feeding voraciously upon these for one month, they are ready to spin their cocoon. In order to do this, the worm crawls upon a forked stick, and builds his silk cocoon around himself— working Wound the forked branches of the stick to give the cocoon the right shape. In this way, the worm covers himself in a very short time, and continues to work away inside until he has filled the inside of the cocoon as well as building the outside. The cocoons are gathered, and taken to sheds filled with long tables, and there they are unwound by hand. The threads are then twisted into small skeins, and packed in large bails for shipping, for many of our silks are imported from the Orient. A great deal of this is required by the Skinner Silk Company, the largest silk industry under one roof in the world. When the silk arrives at the manufacturers, it is unbaled, and the lustrous raw material is treated in the folowing manner: First it is put in large vats and soaked. It is next dyed, and • then placed in large revolving shuttles and wound. In spinning the silk, several threads of the raw material are placed together, in order to make a thread of the right size. Before it is dyed, however, it is placed in large, loose skeins over long poles, and then placed over steaming vats, and all the animal matter is boiled out of it. The dyeing takes place while the threads are in this condition. 'JSTexjfc comes the weaving. Several thousand threads are placed together to form a warp. It is then placed on a beam, which in turn is put into the large machinery driven loom. To join the threads, each thread of the new warp is twisted to an old thread. AfW weaving, the cloth is then run over large rolers, and inspected. Next, it is rolled again, and given an extra lustre, after which it is sent to the shipping house, where it is folded into the webs which we see in the stores, and tagged, labeled, and packed for shipment. All the work, except the unwinding of the cocoons is done by high powered machinery, in the most scientific and hygienic manner posible. +_., SENIORS VICTORIOUS IN ANNUAL MARATHON GOOD FOOD EXCELLENT SERVICE REASONABLE PRICES \^afe t^/Vlcnelleu WALTER S. ARMSTRONG 1311 Dock Street THE NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Bellingham, Wash. We Solicit the Normal Accounts The Chuckanut marathon was enjoyed hugely by everyone who participated in it. Though the morning was cloudy, over one hundred students and several faculty members donned their hiking outfits and registered their names at the top of beautiful Chuckanut mountain. Several "early birds" were in evidence on the summit as early as 5:30 A. M. They spent the small hours of the morning on the steep slopes of the south side of the mountain, hunting bears, treeing squirrels, and shifting the landscape. (For more particulars ask Vernon Broadbent.) The main crowd began to arrive at 9:30. Some were bold and some were timid, but all seemed to shrink back from the 200 foot precipice that extends for a mile or more along the summit of. the mountain. Standing on the brink of this mighty shelf one looks down upon an immense carpet of evergreens which extends clown and away for miles from the foot of the mountain. It is a beautiful sight, and more so on a clear day when Mt. Baker and all its foothills stand out in relief forty miles distant. Coffee was served gratis down in a hollow near a creek. The hikers brought their own lunches, and as the mid-day meal was eaten in true camper's style. The afternoon was spent either in exploring or lounging about in the warm sunshine—chiefly the latter. No one cared to go home. But all good things come to an end, and groups of tired but happy people wended their way down the well beaten trails of Chuckanut mountain. WOMEN'S SPORT SKIRTS Styled to the Minute The importance and increasing popularity of the separate skirt has inspired the Montague McHugh apparel salon to make effort this season in the assortment. The new fabrics, some were never before shown in separate skirts, are here to delight the Normal Miss — Tricolette, Kumsi Kumsa, Satin Brocade, Baronette Satin, Fantase, Etc. Priced $4.75 to $25. And such exquisite Sweaters to set off the new sport skirts — seemingly every imaginable color combination, $7 to $22.50 MONTAGUE McHUGH Incorporated — "Merchandise of Quality Only" *._., .-* ALUMNI NOTES W. H. Johnston writes that he is taking a farewell trip over France, visiting all the points of interest, before coming back home. Lloyd Parkins, '17, visited school Friday. Mr. Parkins has just received his discharge from the Navy as a wireless operator. An interesting letter was received from Paul Thompson from Beaumme, France. Faculty Notes Mr. Glenn Hughes has been unani mously elected by the faculty of the State of Washington to one of five Lo retta Denny Felowships for the year beginning October 1, 1919. He has ac eepted the election, and will apply for a leave of absence from the local Normal to enable him to take the graduate work which the fellowship involves. He will take courses in the English department and in that way will earn his master's degree. The other successful candidates are, Homer Foster, instructor iii history, Washington State College; Floyd W. Gail, professor of botany, University of Idaho; Curtis W. Thing, graduate student of University of Washington; Lloyd B. Ham, electrochemical Section, Bureau of Standards, Washington, D. C. Prof. Bond has consented to give the commencement address at Graham, on May 23, 1919. Miss Druse continues to improve. Word has been received that Miss Sperry is leaving Chicago and will spend the rest of the year at Berkeley. Miss Gladys Stephen chaperoned a week end party last week at the Hazel cottage out at the lake. The base ball boys were the guests of honor. Miss Woodard spoke at Sumas, Saturday night, on the Victory Loan. Mrs. Ethel Brown has accepted a position in an automobile firm, and will be leaving us soon, and we lose her with real regret. Mr. Heckman spent the week visiting the Normal training shops at Everett, Seattle, Tacoma and Snohomish; in the interests of his department. Dr. G. W. Nash addresed the meeting of the Whatcom County Principle's Club at the office of the County Superintendent of Schools, last Saturday. High praise is given Mme. Davenport- Engberg in the May isue of Everybody's Magazine. On this page Mme. Engberg is credited with having been the first woman in the country to conduct a symphony orchestra. The program of physical exercise presented at the Normal School Friday night, under the supervision of Miss Vera Moffat, was attended by a large audience, and much praise is given to Miss Moffatt for its being such a success. Prof. Klemme spent Sunday and Monday in Bellingham. The members of the faculty who reached the top of Chuckanut are Miss Longley, Miss Cummins, Miss Funk-houser, Miss Clark, Miss Woodard and Prof. Bond. The eirruculum committee has been working recently changing the course of study. Miss Mead spoke to the members of Whatcom High School, Tuesday, on physical fitness. This week Miss Mildred Moffatt began story telling in the juvenile library. If you want to be entertained for balf an hour you should not miss this. Her spirit is certainly put forth in her stories. One would not only be entertained, but instructed. Let us hope you go. GENERAL SCHOOL NOTES Plans are under way for the Normal High School Alumni banquet which will occur some time in June. COATS —CAPES DOLMANS Arriving Daily Very Stylish Latest Shades Priced Lower Selling Rapidly L C. COUNTRYMAN Dry Goods 1316 Bay Street ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 May 3 - Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919 3 THE TENT CATERPILLAR (Written for Eng. I) When I came to tins country, last summer, I was impressed by the damage the tent caterpillar was doing to the fruit trees, ornamental shade trees, and shrubs. They were eating the buds, the leaves, and even defoliating the trees, thus weakening the tree, stopping new growth and preventing the production of fruit. I began the study of the cycle of life of this menace, and this quarter, in my school room, as far as possible, have been working by experiments and observation the following stages: The moth stage: The moth which is the adult of the tent caterpillar, is dull reddish or yellowish brown with two light stripes across each wing. Soon after her appearance, about the middle of the summer, she lays her eggs—about one hundred and fifty in number. After this she soon dies. She, herself, does not destroy the leaves or buds. The eggs are white, not as long as the head of a pin, and shaped like a thimble. They are laid in a mass encircling a twig, and usually near the tip. They are held in place by a firm cement and covered with a waterproof varnish like substance, to protect them during the winter. The larval stage: With the bursting of the buds in the spring, often before the buds are out, the eggs begin to hatch into tiny caterpillars not larger around than a hair. They begin at once to eat the buds.or new leaves, also to spin their tents and to attach it to a fork or branch for support. This is the most conspicuous characteristic of the tent caterpillar and from which it receives its name. The tent is an exudation from its body and resembles the spider's wed, only it has no design. It is sometimes enlarged to a foot or two feet in length. They stay in their tents at night and on stormy days, but leave on pleasant days to feed on the leaves. They like certain trees, alder preferably outside of fruit trees. Maples, birches and cherry trees are rarely attacked. They do not wander far until their work of destruction is finished and they are ready to make their cocoon. The caterpillar is a great eater and grows rapidly. In the process of his growth his skin becomes too tight. He retires to his web and there sheds LIBERTY The House of Quality Only the Best and Biggest Pictures Shown Six-Piece Orchestra his old skin. In the old tents the discarded skins" may be seen. When mature the caterpillar is about two inches long, velvety brown or black, spotted with purple or yeljlow, and- with, a light line the whole length of its back. They look woolly, being covered with yellow fuzz or hair. The pupa stage: The caterpillar grows to maturity in about six weeks. They then break up the social group and each seeks a secluded spot in which to pass the pupa stage. It usually crawls to the underside of a board or stone and there spins a thick cocoon, shaped like a jug without a handle. Within the cocoon it sheds its skin and takes on a smooth oblong appearance. In this pupa state it develops its wings and in a week or two, will emerge as a moth. Seeing the damage done by the tent caterpillar the public should cooperate for its destruction, which may be accomplished by the following means: The destruction of the eggs is more effective than any other and may be done by locating them and cutting and burning the twigs. When tents appear they may be burned with a lighted torch placed upon a pole. This should be done at night or upon dark or rainy days when they will be at home. Spraying the trees with a solution of arsenate of lead is sometimes used effectively, as the poison taken into the stomach with the leaves is an internal means of death. A rimed translation of a Chinese poem which one of the best critics of England is said to call a "vade-mecum of moral wisdom," which "might well be taught to children," we select from the Asiatic Review (London, January). Its'lesson, according to the critic—to hold by the righteous mean—is as old as Aristotle in Europe, but has never been better put. The translation is made by D. A. Wilson, but the author of the original is not mentioned. This is probably due to the fact that the verses have been so long in the language of the people that the name of the original author is lost in the past. Wine, Love, Wealth, and Wrath 0 wine and love and wealth and wrath Are often wicked things! Behold the sorrows each of them On human beings brings. The alcohol bewitches man, His thoughts are not his own; And love is like a knife of steel Which cuts him to the bone. And wealth's a mighty tiger wild That leads a selfish life; And wrath makes man with man to fight And bothers them with strife. But see the same four wicked things With an impartial soul: See both sides ere you quit them quite, For both sides make the whole. 'If man should never take a glass, How entertain a friend? If man should never think of love, The human race would end! And every comfort would be lost If wealth were ended quite; And if men never rose in wrath The rogues would then be right! IT'S QUALITY THAT COUNTS in this world Candies and Ice Cream Stand for That 119 E. HOLLY NORTHWESTERN TEACHERS' AGENCY, BOISE, IDAHO For Entire West and Alaska The Largest and Best Agency — Free Registration Write Immediately for Circular i +._..- —* So wine and love and wealth and wrath The man will use that's wise; But wary watch to cut his cloth According to his size. WHAT MUSIC MEANS TO ME (Written for English I) The one way of expressing one's inner self, the truth of being, is through music. Our emotions, sensations and feeling are more fully expressed and interpreted through music than any other source, whether we ourselves have form this act of expression or not. form this act of expressio nor not. Music means many different things to different persons, according to the temperament, personality and £dufca-tion of the individual. To me, music is everything that is beautiful, the one interpretation of God's wonderful creation, including ourselves and our surroundings. Music is the "key to the soul," something which makes us forget all evil and appreciate good. Music is more than a group of melodic notes, combined to form a complete harmonic work. It is an indefinable something which brings happiness to the sad, cheerfulness to the melancholy, and consolation to the lonely. Music takes a great part in bringing out the best that is in you, in remodeling personalities, turning the unfriendly into the congenial, and having such other powers that no abstract quality is known to possess. If music had no more effect than that »ained from instantaneous amusement or entertainment, it would not have the foothold it has in the world today. —Martha A. Forde. THE UNMARKED TRAIL The sailor speaks— I ay pray in vain for the wind-wild nights of life in the open sea— Those days when I kept to the Unmarked Trail that never again may be! For my ship, she has sailed for realms .remote and far from my "land of birth"; She has slipped the bars of the Golden Gate and heads for the end of earth! Oh! Gladly I'd hail the sting of the sprav—I'd wade in brine to my neck Could I feel today the tilt of my ship, and plank my feet on her deck! They have sewed on my sleeve a discharge stripe, and tell me that I am free, Free from that portion, the lot of the "gob"—a gob on the open sea! They tell me again that lucky I am, with life and with love before. My mate, can't they see that life is behind, that love is a closed door? They have shut me up in ten by twlve, to sit here and push a pen, And they call that life, and they, ask me why I long for the sea again! Yet here o'er my ledger I dream once more of the days that never can be, While my ship sails on by the Unmarked Trail that leads away to the sea. I've traveled the deep from the Guernsey Isles to lands of the Southern Cross; I've broken the laws of God and man, and I've killed my Albatross; I've suffered the curse of the "evil eye," and I've drifted at sea afar. But instead of the pen, I've held the wheel, and I steered by a guiding star! I've seen the crimson of the bursting mines in the sunset's after glow, And the grey-streaked terror, stained with blood, whom we sent to death below. All these I saw,.. and was unafraid, still undismayed I went forth; For blessed was I with a holy joy—I loved a lass of the North. But faith, it can waver and vanish, and love, it can wither too— So give me my ship on the ocean, the only lass that is true; And we'll leave for the sea together by way of the Unmarked Trail; We shall have a placid clearing, and not the sign of a gale; At the Golden Gate our skipper shall And there, in the glow of sunset, we'll set our course by the stars! lift for us the bars, —Irene Purdue. Noel Wynne, to person who sat on his not book: '•Ouch! Get off of my head!" [Sllllll]|||IIII|[|IHUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!lC3illlllllllllllllllllUllli:ilIllllillllKll|) I To the Juniors: | | With the Senior work | | pretty well out of the | | way, we have decided to | | give the same rates to the | | Juniors. Remember, you | | owe it yourself to send | | nothing but a first class | | photograph with y o u r | | school applications. | 1 BROWN STUDIO 1 I Sunset Block § giiiuiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiill ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 May 3 - Page 4 ---------- 4 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919 The Weekly Messenger Published by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham. Entered in the Postoffice at Bellingham, Washington, as second-class matter. Union Printing, Binding Stationery Company, Printers Subscription rates by mail, $1.00 per year in advance. Single copies; 5 cents. Advertising rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager of the Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wash. Editor-in-Chief Elwyn Buggre business Manager Prank Owen Auditorium Avis Dodge Faculty Alberta Fraser Literary Harold Marshall Organizations, Society Iva Larsen Correspondence Noel Wynne Jokes, Calendar Bernard Converse General School News....Clarence Lessard Exchange Clara Borggard Athletics Edward Rairdon Alumni Ed W. Shidler ORGANIATIONS AND HOUSE REPORTERS Choral Club, Florence Gay; Ohiyesa, Hazel Smart; Philomathea"n, Vernon Broadbent; Rural Life, Bertha Sunnell; Thespians, H. C. Mathes; T. W. C. A., Mary Weinhard; Cedars, Thelma Koeh-ler; Gerold's House, Clara Locke; Jameson Hall, Enid Shumway; McCullum House, Eugenia Ellis; Beavo.r House, Domeneca Del Duca; Parker House, Penelope Oyen; Tart Hall, Bertha Smith; Edens' Hall, Dorothy Beach; Day Hall, H. C. Mathes; Jenkins' Apartments, Margie Lee; Shanley House, Evangeline Ward; 630 High, Florence Borell; Clark Hall, Helena Davis; "Wee Canne Hame," Evelyn Gunnerson; Studio Art, Alice Kinnear; Aletheian, Mary Jewett; Y. W. C. Association, Winnie Jordon; Senior Class, Wm. Edson; 513 High, Emma Chambers; Nichols' Hall, Ruth Martinson; Everett Club, Francis Erickson; Oregon Club, Mary U. Gebhardt; Alka-siah Club, Mabel Walters; Catholic Girls' Club, Nell Henry. THINGS WORTH FINDING Of all the new and interesting books in the Normal library, perhaps, to the students of English literature, the very new book, "Jean Christophe," by Romain Holland, would be the most interesting. Rolland is one of the much discussed foremost writers of today, and his book, '"Jean Christophe" is the most famous one of its kind in the world. This is not a war novel, being printed in 1915, but it gives a great deal of pre-war information,, however. It is an attractive story, and one that will bear careful reading. It was translated from French to English by Gilbert Cannon, one of the foremost translators of our age. To be really up to date, one shoud read "Jean Christophe." There arc three volumes, taking up different phases of the life of Christophe, the title character. Miguel de Cervante, author of '"Don A very interesting and extraordinary book is "Rinconete and Cortadillo," by Quixote." It is prefaced by R. B. Cunningham Grahm, and translated by Marian G. Lorente. This is a Picker-esque novel, ilustrated with the same type of all Spanish pictures common to all of this type of book. It is a beautiful translation of a beautiful story, and those who like Spanish literature should read it. The preface may be read with as much pleasure as the story. The newest book of poems in the library is perhaps Amy Lowell's "Can Grande's Castle." Amy Lowell is one of the foremost of the literary women in the United States, and her book "Can Grande's Castle," which came out in 1918, is written in the new style of poetry, and the poems themselves are fresh, joyful and full of beauty. To all students, and especially those speciaiezd in art, the three books, "Art," by Rodin, "The New Spirit in Drama and Art," by Huntley Carter, and "The Art of William; Blake," by Elizabeth Luther Gary, are of double interest. All are exquisitely illustrated; Rodin's "Art" is .filled with cuts of the very finest sculpture' conceivable. The book, "The Art of William Blake," is profusely illustrated with the work of the great man who was his own poet and artist, always illustrating his poems with the most weird and beautiful pictures imaginable. William Blake was a prophet, both in the literature and art world, and bis book is one that should be familiar to all students. The "New Spirit in Drama and Art," by Huntlej' Carter, takes up and discusses the newer forms in art, futuristic and flat tone drawing and painting, quite wonderful in viewpoint and conception. New stage settings, lighting, and theater improvements are discussed in a very interesting manner in this book. The books above mentioned are only a. few of the very fine ones we have in this school. Get acquainted with your 'library. See and learn these beautiful things for yourselves. —A. D. NEWTONS, INC., Successors The latest novelties in Summer Apparel are being received daily. Prices are more moderate than you may expect. latter's grounds. This will be one of the important games of the season. The Norma] squad has not been defeated in a single encounter so far this season. Our players hope to show Whatcom this afternoon what the small end of a score looks like. With the encouragement and support an enthusiastic crowd of rooters can give, they certainly will do so. Turn out, you Normalites, and show our rival fans what cheering really means! MAKE OUR TEAM WIN ! THE BEST PLACE TO BUY DRUGS Some of the jokes received in the Messenger box have to be copied on tissue paper so they can be seen through. QUESTIONS Beginning with our next issue there will be a small section of the paper devoted to questions and answers. The questions are to be propounded by the students at large and placed in the "Messenger" box, with the other contributions. These questions may be as serious as Fate, or as humorous as Punch, but the editorial staff will endeavor to print them together with the answers formulated. If any question entered proves too deep for the staff, they will be referred to the public. Get busy and ask us some questions. HEH ! HEH ! When is a sneak not a sneak? When the 1919 Seniors do it! It's a wonder some of them did not make out absence excuses when they returned to school Friday. The Seniors have a great deal of "pep"—not so one would notice! It has been reported that in one of the class meetings one of the members made a motion that SATURDAY should be the day for the Senior "sneak"! But this idea was somehow voted down, due to the influence of a strong willed member. But the climax was reached when Miss Edens came to school and found her Browning class, composed mostly of Seniors, fully assembled and ready to take a test which was scheduled for that day. Let it be to her everlasting credit that she ordered them out of the room. Stating it briefly, our beloved Seniors practically had to be ordered out of school. A CORRECTION A sentence in the Mesenger's report of one of Dr. Powers' lectures has been called in question by a City Superintendent of Washington and the Messenger is glad to make correction. The statement referred to is the following : "Hungary is, and always has been, affiliated with the Turks." The essentials of the criticism is as follows: "These two things the Hungarians and the Turks have in common: They have a common Turrainian origin and they were allies of Germany in 1914. Apart from that, they have always been bitter enemies." Commenting on this criticism Dr. Powers speaks as follows: "The sentence in the Messenger is quite unwaranted, though perhaps a natural mistake. I affirmed the racial kinship of the two peoples, not at all their political kinship. They have usu ally been enemies." COIN' FISHIN'? We have a fine line of Tackle. Come in and See It JENKINS-BOYS COMPANY We Cater To Normal Students Trade GROCERIES CONFECTIONERY ICE CREAM NORMAL GROCERY PHONE 1041 431 Indian Street CALL FOR YOUR PINS 1919 CLASS PINS ALETHEIAN ALKISIAH CHORAL OHIYESA PHILO RURAL LIFE STUDIO ART THESPIAN This afternoon the Normal base ball team will play Whatcom High on the Jewelers Next to First National Bank THE BEST EATS AT THE NICEST PLACE FOR THE LEAST MONEY Leopold Grill? ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 May 3 - Page 5 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919 LITERARY THE MASQUE By Mary Morsell One night I danced at a masquerade, Where all wore strange disguise, And as I swayed to the violins, Love took me by surprise. The masques were fair on that festive night, And the dancing throng was gay, But, oh, I longed for the hour of hours. To cast my mask away. The clock struck twelve in a far - off tower, And I thought "The hour is here," But still they clung to their strange disguise, And my steps grew still with fear. The lights burned dim like fading stars, And the flowers drooped one by one, But tho I waited long, long years, The maspue was never done. NOCTURNE By H. W. Stewart Surely this was the very Queen of Nights, Who walked in silver spangles and a gown Woven of purple shadows shot with lights From moonbeams that the full moon scattered down, And wore the stars for jewels in her crown! The lilac softly breathed a perfumed prayer And roses laid their fragrant beauty there. The wattle-trees had caught the full moon's gleams Fast in their leafy tangle; holding tight The elusive beauty of her silver beams, And straining out the splendor of her light; Making all plain her magic to my sight, Till all the ancient glamour of her name Seemed half revealed by these trees of flame. Gage- Dodson Co. Home of the Hart Schaf f ner Marx MEN'S CLOTHING ——•» Among the moonlit trees the magpies sang Their souls out in a lyric ecstasy; And as I listened ancient memories sprang From out some olden house of memory That long had been an unknown part of me; And then I knew that I was one with these— Moonlight and magpies singing in the trees. ONCE WHEN DEATH WAS NEAR Once when death was near And golden threads were almost broken through. The curtain of this life was thin, So thin that voices from the other side Reverberated sounds of life anew. Once when death was near So near in fact that life had lost its charms And secrets of the mystic veil Had most unsealed themselves to me; Then visions of a future life Had overshadowed death and almost set me free. Once when death was near, So near that I could hear The music of another sphere And see the phantom forms of souls astray; I would have given much Tf I could then have passed away. Once when death was near All things of life were dim And spirits of the flesh were taking leave A boundless sense of peace replaced the dread And then I knew that death was life disguised. — E. E. Rairdon. Antiquarians and historians are now to have for the first tiem since the Turks took possesion of Constantinople the opportunity of making a thorough investigation of the literary treasures stored away in the great libraries there. The contents of the bookshelves of the St. Sophia and Palace libraries are known, but in the cellars under the palace library there are many manuscripts in Arabic, (Greek,. Latin and Eastern languages. These manuscripts are in hopeless confusion and no person with special aptitude for research work has been permitted to examine them in recent years. About thirty years ago a German dragoman obtained permission from the sultan to spend a week in those celars. In that time he was able to make only a very superficial examination of the manuscripts, but his search, short as it was, revealed many books in Greek and Arabic of very great value. Among the discoveries he reported were the books of Livy, the great Roman historian. The fine libraries of the Byzantine Empire were taken by the Turks in 1453. The greatest number of books are deposited, not in St. Sophia's, as popularly believed, but in the Imperial Pal- KEMPHAUS CO. Bellingham's Lowest Price Coat and Suit Store ...- DRY GOODS, READY-TO-WEAR Quality, Variety and the Lowest Possible Price is what you get when you trade with us. Lunches French Pastries PALLAS Confectionery Ice Cream THE BELLINGHAM NATIONAL BANK Capital and Surplus $475,000.00 ace about a quarter of a mile from the church. Under Turkish rule these libraries were added to from time to time, the most notable acquisition resulting from the defeat by the Turks of the King of Hungary, whose collection ' of books was brought to Constantinople' and placed either in St. Sophia or the Palace library. The greatest finds of manuscripts made in the vicinnity of Constantinople during the last half century were hot in the palace of St. Sophia libraries but in local libraries belonging to the Greek church. One of these, which Sir Edwin terms the most important theological find of a century was a book containing the teachings of the twelve apostles, a document frequently quoted in the early centuries of Christian literature. The last half of the text had been copied and preserved, but the complete copy was lost until about forty years ago. "In the library of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Constantinople he came across a small voume entitled simply "Saint Clement." It contained not only the epistles of St. Clement but the teachings of the twelve apostles, lost since about 1050. Some authorities date the book as early as 70, some as late as 120. "Another book of equal value was discovered in the library of St. Sophia in about 1875, called 'The Manuscripts of Critobolus.' This is the only record we possess containing an account, from the Greek side, of the siege of Constantinople. I was the first to take advantage of this find in my writings of the siege. The book unearthed by Critobolus •was a life of Mohammed. It revealed how the Greeks turned Eomans to save •their skins." \ Another library winch Sir Edwin plans to explore is at Mount Athos, a peninsula devoted to the Greek church since 1100. It is situated between Constantinople and Saloniki. About fifteen years ago a Greek made some interesting dis-covei'ies there. Sir Edwin • visited it shortly after the discovery of the teachings of the apostles, and learned from' the librarian that none of the books were properly classified. Saint Athos escaped molestation by.- the Turks. The only time the library was violated was in 1824 when a large number of manuscripts were cut upr for haversacks for the Turkish soldiers. gt; Monks only live there, nothing femi-^ nine being allowed on the place, not? even hens, cows or mares. gt; —Post-Intelligencer. SANITARY MEAT MARKET FRESH AND CURED MEATS FISH AND POULTRY 1017 Elk Street Manufacturer and Dealer in Better Makes of Trunks, Suit Cases and traveling Bags ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 May 3 - Page 6 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919 Society" Miss Margaret Wise is enjoying a visit from her mother from Yakima. Cora Phelps was in Seattle over the week end. Mrs. Lovegreen was the guest of Lillian Westman Friday evening. Vernon Broadbent and Elwyn Bugge made their usual Sunday afternoon visit—where? Oh, we'll never tell ! ! Be it also known that Bugge Broad-bent were the first to gain the top of Chuckanut Saturday morning, arriving there at 5:45 A. M. Irene Thomas enjoyed a visit from her brother, George, over the week end. Mr. Thomas just recently returned from over seas service. Austin Bond, a former student, and Kenneth Selby, spent Sunday viewing the surrounding country in a jitney. Upon returning from the Chuckanut climb, Saturday, Ellen Asmunsen was pleasantly surprised by the arrival of he brother, Osmund, from service abroad. Elmer Webster, a student of '17, was a visitor here last week. "Billy" Shields, Irene Thomas, Gladys Staufford and Leona King enjoyed a picnic at Whatcom Falls, Sunday. Margaret Shannon and Hazel Means were at home in Anaeortes oyer Saturday and Sunday. Miss Bertha Seamons left last Wednesday for Puyallup, and the latter part American TODAY MAE MARSH IN " The Racing Strain " NEXT CHANGE WALLACE REID IN "Alias Mike Moran " — ADMISSION — CHILDREN,, 10C ADULTS, 25C Tax Included of the week was spent at her home in Taeoma. On Wednesday evening she was bridesmaid at a wedding at one of her friends in Puyallup. Miss Ruby Jackson has returned from an enjoyable year of teaching at Lake Side. She says "it's a great deal nicer to be back to good old Normal again though." Harrison Hall Mrs. Anna Cotter spent the week end at her home in Prairie. Fay Johnson went to Sumas with the choral club quartette on the bond drive, Saturday evening. Mrs. Lillian Showalter, Hazel Smart and Clara Borggard spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Mobray and Miss Tom-kins at their cottage at Lake Whatcom. Bever House Notes Sergeant Muzzio was up over the week end as Miss Jackel's guest. Miss Jackel entertained Sergeant Muzzio while he in turn entertained all of the girls of the Bever House by buying each a box of chocolates, then treating all to a show, and also by telling us stories of France. Listen to our wonderfu doings! We have formed a club called "The Never Again Club." All are eligible who live at the Bever House, and one cannot live here without belonging to it. The purpose of this club is to prohibit its members from using slang and incorrect English. Every time a rule is broken, the victim has to put a penny in the "cuss-box." The officers are Miss Bodil Wiel, president, and Miss Gladys Roach, secretary-treasurer. What will be done with the money has not yet been decided. You will hear from us later. Miss Gladys Roach had as a guest over the week end, her sister, Miss Nina Roach. They both spent Sunday afternoon at Ferndale where they had a grand time. Edens' Hall Ruth Lineburv, Gladys Hamilton, Maud Elliot, and Avis Dodge hiked to Dead Man's Poin for a gypsy lunch, last Sunday evening. Alice Kinnear, Dorothy Beach and Ethel Jalm spent Sunday afternoon at their favorite haunt, Flat Rocks, writing letters and enjoying the "view."- The Hall was strangely silent al day Saturday, for a goodly number of the "inmates" went on the Chuckanut marathon. Y. W. C. A. Building It has been reported that some good times are scheduled for the few weeks still remaining of the school year. The girls of the "Y" plan to enjoy in the full every minute of the time; and will prove again what they have in the past, For Ribbons, Laces, Embroidery, Hosiery and Notions CALL ON C7WACKLIN 1320 BAY STREET HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Bakery Goods. We make a specialty of Fancy Cakes to Order. M. J. O'CONNORS Successor to Sweet Grocery Company 1021 ELK STREET FOR EIGHT YEARS CAVE Has stood for Pure, Clean, Wholesome CANDY AND ICE CREAM If Looking for a Range, Buy a Real Range — the Great Majestic. MORSE HARDWARE COMPANY 1025-1039 ELK STREET Visit Our Candy Department F. W. Woolworth Co., 122 W. Holly St. Bloedel Donovan Lumber Mills ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER. LATH AND SHINGLES. DOORS, WINDOWS, FRAMES. MOULDINGS AND FINISH. QUICK DELIVERY. BRING US YOUR LIST FOR ESTIMATE Retail Office, 1615 Elk Street Retail Yard, Phone 433—Sash Door Factory, Phone 1257 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 May 3 - Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919 that "life is full of fun and frolic." Witness:— Last Wednesday evening the house members assembled to hold a regular picnic-style clam bake in the cafeteria. They all proclaimed their approval of the entertainment over huge platter-fulls of clams (which disappeared with astonishing rapidity). In addition to these close-mouthed denizens of the deep, the girls partook of potato salad, coffee and the like. Friday night, after the gymnasium exhibition, Mother Rapelje gave the Normal girls a treat in the cafeteria. After their strenuous efforts of the evening, a piece of pie or cake was not amiss, was it girls? The kitchen was the scene af a taffy-pull, Saturday night. All of the house members turned out — or down — and cover — all aprons and ginghame dresses became entirely a la mode. It was rather dear taffy for some of the girls, however. Ask Irene—alias "Blisters"— she knows! Ellen Burke was entertained by Leta Giffin and Irene Purdue in Room 307, Friday night. ,. Irene Purdue took an auto trip to Birch Bay, Blaine and Lynden. Sunday afternoon. She was the guest of Mrs. Fox. The Mission Study meeting, postponed last Monday, was held Thursday evening. Miss Janet Smith had charge. "There's a good time coming," girls! It has been decreed that you are to take a sea voyage soon, so you had better learn to swim! Mabel Dumas, as you may have rJpticed, has been taking rather frequent "dips" in the swimming pool of late. Why not follow her good example ? Gerald House The Juniors and Seniors were evenly matched that went from Gerald .House to Mt. Chuckanut on Saturday. They being Clara and Effie Locke, Mabel and Mary Lewis. We had the pleasure of Miss Vera Winchester and Anna Caples' company on our hike also. We had a very enjoyable hike, besides having a very fine lunch. It was great sport roasting weinies and marshmallows. Alice Burns spent the week end at her home at Lynden, and Mabel Lewis at her home near Ferndale. ' Anabel and Florence Rise are greatly enjoying a visit from their father from Wenatchee. Miss Fern Stewart, from Nooksack, was the week end guest of Mary Lewis. Jacoba Tromp spent the week end with Florence Reyes on Pacific street. We all greatly enjoyed the Pullman Glee Club, Thursday night. The Cedars Flora Newton of Oakville, is visiting with Bessie Sweitzer. Monday evening, most of the girls rooming upstairs assembled in room 12 for their dinner. . Several Easter boxes arrived about a week late, but we all enjoyed them nevertheless. Regina McCabe suggests that if anybody wishes to know where she spent her week end to consult any of their old Messengers. Thelma Koehler has returned to the Hall after spending about a week in Chehalis, on business. Clara Kallander was delighted when her little sister Norma, and Margaret Camen, visited her last week end. Clark Hall Notes Ruth Carlyle spent the week end at her home in Anacortes. Clark Hall was well represented at the Chuckanut Marathon,' the girls returning with loads of wild flowers, bumps and blisters. All voted it one of the best outings of the year. Neva Peterson and Edith Lifendahl entertained Miss Clark at dinner at the Richelieu, Sunday evening. Clark Hall visited the trophy train Tuesday evening. We have decided that it was good and very instructive, but we wish that they had left those petrified Germans at home. Organizations CHORAL CLUB REPORT The meeting was called to order by Miss Hayslip. She discussed having a picnic at the beach some time in the near future. • The minutes of the last meeting were read, then we began our practice on "The Swan," (C. Saint-Saens), "Greeting to Spring" (Johann Straus), "Come ye Fairies" (Frank Lynes), and "Moon Rise" (A. Cyrbulka). We are practising evenings for the concert, May 16th. Everyone is cordially invited to come and bring their fifteen cents. Y. W. C. A. Bernice Holiday was our leader and she read to us a very interesting letter from Lydia Bertholdt, one of our mem- Stop at the %rx\t\ ffitfhtmhta S. SUTOR SON, Prop. Up-to-Date and Fireproof FREE BUS — TELEPHONE 372 A Nice Home for You Elk and Holly - - - - - Bellingham bers who is in China. ' Lydia told of the great need of missionaries in China and urged us all to think of what we can do to help. Mrs. Forest gave us a very interesting talk of the need of our doing our bit in the world. Her scripture verse was, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord." Mrs. Forest's message was that we should help reconstruct the world as God wills, and that we should compare His command to the government command. There is need all over the world for our help. Can God "count on us ?" SENIORS DEPRIVED OF SCHOOL DAY After being banished from their classes and thrust out into the cruel rainy world, the Seniors, last Thursday, were finally persuaded to tear themselves away from their work for a "sneak" (heh! heh!) to Lake Whatcom. Under the careful direction of the sponsors the ' daring stunt was enacted and enjoyed by all who risked it. Oodles of eats were defeated and even a few jazz steps were hazarded in the spacious cabins, due to our joyous Les-sard who had obtained permission to swipe a Victrola. The weather relenting in the afternoon, boats were obtained and soon a great splashing and shrieking on the brineless waves betrayed our venturous Seniors. Besides the water sports, exciting games of checkers and authors had their ardent followers. After gamboling until the sun had hidden his sweet and smiling face, the last Senior dropped his fare into the Whatcom car and came back to his Alma Mater. MUSIC NOTES The Choral Club Concert of May 16, will be very good, so reserve the date. Mrs. Thatcher has prepared a full and varied program, which will be published later, but it consists of several numbers by the entire club, besides piano solos, a piano duet, several vocal solos, a quintet with four hand accompaniment and readings. It is an annual affair given by the Choral Club under the directorship of Mrs. Thatcher, and no student can afford to miss this concert. Enumclaw, Wash., April 24, 1919. Dear Dr. Nash: I wish that I had time to tell you about the busy, happy year I've had here. Mr. Hopkins is an ideal superintendent and most of the teaehei-s are very congenial. We have a ladies' quartette and enjoy the work very much. (How I should enjoy hearing the "Big Four" again.) I often wish that I could take a peep at dear old B. S. N. S. again. Nellie Dick. EVERYTHING MUSICAL Harter Wells Piano Go. 211 E. Holly St. We Make Everything Run that Has Wheels. GEO. E. LUDWIG Watch Expert—Diamond Setter 1249 Elk S t Alaska Bldg. Bellingham, Wash. First National Bank U. S. Depository Member Federal Reserve Total Resources Over Three Millions ' Buy a Camera and Chum with Nature, with an Eastman or Ansco Camera. SUN . DRUG CO. Phone 180 1305 Dock Street - HIGHLAND CREAMERY CONFECTIONERY, ETC. . H. A. LYLB, Prop. 629 High St. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1919 May 3 - Page 8 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1919 .LAUGH AND LIVE 'fetaoin slirlud cmfy wpvbgkjq ,.(| ETAOI Phrenologist to "Luke" Marshall: — ."You have a pronounced bump of know-pledge." "Luke":—"Yes, an encyclopedia fell on my head." . Registration clerk (at polls): Madam, are you married or unmaried? \ Suffragette: Unmarried for the fourth time. ' Philosopher (dreamily): The more a man has the more ,lie wants. Hen Pecked: Do ...you think that applies to the father of'twelve children? First boy: "Why are the summer girls so mushy?" Second boy: "It must be over indulgence in soft drinks." : Jack Whitaker (to waitress): "Say, is this veal?" Waitress: "Yes sir." • J. W.: "Well, I bet he gave his family lots of trouble. He certainly was a young tough." .. Uplifter (at front door): "Wouldn't you like to take the initiative ?" i! Frenchy Sturdevant: "I'm taking more inajrainzes now than I can afford." Sprague Studio FOR UP-TO-DATE PHOTOGRAPHS First Class Work Right Prices TTFSTAIBS ENTBANCE ON DOCK STREET Phone 2160 *.—» :i a ^UNIVERSAL ELECTRIC IRON Saves Coal Saves Steps Saves Work Launders the Heaviest Linen or the Daintiest Lingerie Universal Sold,By PUGET SOUND TRACTION, POWER CO. Rev. Marshall: "What's that? You say you found a diamond pin in the collection plate? Luke: "No sir, I said I found a dime and pin." She: "I wonder who first discovered that two is company and three is a crowd'!" He: "The felow that first had triplets, I suppose." Advertisement Fine latest model, nineteen cylinder Whosit, with disappearing radiator, dual ignition, two extra wheels, including steering, scented exhaust, demountable carburetor, wire top and mohair wheels. Must be seen to be- appreciated. I. M. Worsen Useless. Perfectly sweet violet colored car with pink crepe chine embroidery inside and a Tiffany flower vase, with ducky pockets in each side equipped with mirror, powder puff and everything, for sale because 1 want to get another one. Phone Kiverside two million. —Judge. Vernon Broadbcnt has an original laugh. Ask him to do it for you. Mr. Couglilin, in Agr. I: "And this book also gives the pig's relations; I'm sorry I haven't had time to look to see who they were." ATHLETICS NORMAL vs. FRANKLIN Last Tuesday afternoon the Normal Training School base ball team defeated the Franklin school nine on the Normal grounds, by a score of 4-0. Our boys did some fine playing, even though one of the strong members of the tteam was kept after school and couldn't play. Normal won their fourth game of the season last Tuesday afternoon, by defeating the fast Harmony High School nine by the score of 13 to 0. Harmony came into town with the reputation of defeating all the teams of the county by big scores and was credited with being the best team in "this neck of the woods," but the dope was upset and they went home with the small end of the score. Smith for the Normal pitched good ball, allowing but few hits and the team played well behind him. Normal was hitting well, every man on the team geetting at least one safe blow, while most of the men gathered two or three off the deliveries of the Harmony twirler. Coach Carver did a little shifting of the lineup for the game, putting Brewer in center field and playing Converse on the initial sack. Both of the men played good ball in their new positions. The game was a very good workout for the big battle with Whatcom High today, which promises to be the stellar battle of the year. FLOWERS OF QUALITY AT THE FLORAL EXCHANGE 102 Wett Holly Phone 288 STUDENTS INSTALL THEIR NEW OFFICES ( Continued from page 1 ) ball team, was presented by Mr. Kobelt to Bodil Weil, captain of the Senior basket ball team. Miss Weil received the cup with a short address of thanks to the students of the Senior class, for their support of the winning team, and to the second team as well as the first team, for their help in winning this victory. The Chuekanut Marathon cup was also awarded to the seniors. Helen Schwartze received the cup and expressed her gratitude on behalf of the senior class for the showing they made on the marathon last Saturday. Mr. Kobelt administered the oath of office to the new student council, and surendered his office, which he has held admirably and well for the past school year, to Elwyn Bugge, the new president of the Students' Association. Mr. (Kobelt made a short speech to the students and faculty, expressing his. gratitude for the help and cooperation that the students have shown him, while he was Student Body President. The gavel, the symbol of the President's office, was also turned over to Mr. Bugge at this time, who received it, saying that he hoped the administration of next year would prove as successful for the Student Body and Council as the last year has been. PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSES EXPLAINED ( Continued from page 1 ) other illegal substances are sent from the sheriff's office. Because of its direct function and interest, the study of science is always enjoyable. This in spite of note books and other handicaps. This school further encourages the student by providing him with a good laboratory and equipment. During this year the University has been giving regular credit for inorganic chemistry taken in this institution. Whether or not the same courtesy is extended to the other courses, we know-that they will be eagerly sought by the students. JOHN A. MILLER GIVES INSPIRATIONAL TALK ( Continued from page 1 ) men had remarkable experience and did their country a great service. Mr. James was recommenbeb for the V. C. They will soon leave for home via Vancouver. We surely appreciate the service rendered by Mr. Hennes when he brought these men to us. . gt; The Kodak Store ENGBERG DRUG CO. Corner Elk and Holly Sts. BOB EVANS MIDDIES Wahl's The Exclusive Agency Tub Easy Togs — Well Tailored, Smart, Becoming, Durable Nothing surpasses the service of a real Bob Evans Middy — Nothing is so universally appropriate and becoming. $2.50 and $3.50 Sold Exclusively atPPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:11606
Title: Messenger - 1915 October
Date: 1915-10-01
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1915_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Cover ---------- THE MESSENGER STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLIGHAM. WASHINGTON OCTOBER 1915 ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page [i] ---------- -«•*—•«{* OCTOBER 2Ur, 7975 Is The 36th Anniversary Of the i
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Show more1915_1001 ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Cover ---------- THE MESSENGER STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BELLIGHAM. WASHINGTON OCTOBER 1915 ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page [i] ---------- -«•*—•«{* OCTOBER 2Ur, 7975 Is The 36th Anniversary Of the invention of the Edison Incandescent Lamp. * In 1879 a market basket carried from the factory to New York all the incandescent lamps in the world! Today they are produced at the rate ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 1 ---------- One t j 10 per cent Discount j ! To Normal Students and Teachers READY-TO-WEAR GARMENTS, SILKS, WOOLENS, DRY GOODS, SHOES and MEN'S FURNISHINGS * Montague McHtigh [" i • 4„_.._._.._.._.._.._.. . ..—._. „_.._._._..|. 1 i Always on Top. Best Quality Have You Had A . Malted Try^ Milk? For Candies and Ice Creams as well. Come and See Us. Ask Our Specialty. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 2 ---------- Two I Clothing, Hats, Furnishing Goods For Men, Young Men and Boys i * . .._».... . — . . —* STUDENTS STUDENTS STUDENTS ATTENTION ATTENTION ATTENTION Patronize Your Next-door Neighbor \ OUR GOODS AND PRICES ARE RIGHT | 1 - * - i Normal Gtocety Phone 1CML1 P. G. GULBRANSEN, Proprietor. Phone 1041. 700 Cedar St. ,_i !«—««• •M'a^M-^M—1?^-»!—M u » W •'• ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 3 ---------- Three Battersby i - Bros. ALWAYS RELIABLE— Thespian Pins—Alkisiah Pins— H. L S. Pins ARE YOU PREPARED FOR GYM WORK? WE HAVE THE MATERIAL FOR GYM SUITS; GYM SHOES PRICES LOWEST. Brown, to Red Miller: Brown:—Red, do take Psychology? Red:—No, sir. Brown:—How do you like it? *- CLASS PINS TO ORDER. * MULLER and ASPLUND J E W E L E R S Next to 1st. National Bank. 10 PCT. DISCOUNT TO NORMAL STUDENTS. Hart-Schaffner and Marx Clothes At $18.00 to $30.00 Clothcraft all wool clothes at $12.00 to $18.00 And satisfaction to every one every day. # Gage-Dodson Co. Home of Standard Merchandise for Men. * . — « Horst's Floral Shops THE LEADING FLORISTS 1256 Elk. 1304 Elk TWO STORES THE HOME OF FLOWERS FREE AUTO DELIVERY 386—P HON ES—3003. » » • • » « » — t t - ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 4 ---------- Four l§he Bcllitigbam national Bank BELXINlSHAM, WASHINGTON CAPITAL SURPLUS $200,000.00 $275,000.00 en VICTOR A. ROEDER, PRESIDENT WM. MCCUSH, VICE PRES. F. F. HANDSCHY. CASHIER H. P. JUKES E. P.SANFORD E.D.BATES ASSISTANT CASHIERS A new building, the best equipment, an able and experienced staff of officers and employees. These are some of the things that enable us to give excellent service to customers and correspondents. We are thoroughly familiar w.th investment opportunities in this prosperous region and cordially invite corrzspondence in regard to them. HOTEL Leopold 200 Rooms, European, 100 baths, $1.00 and Up. Diningroom Service the Best and Most Reasonable in the City. Our 40c Luncheons and 50c Five- Course Dinners are all that you can wish for. -t 1 Give Yourself a Treat Now and Then l_ 7 Books Books Books Other Things Too • * *• E. T. Matties Book co. "———"—* GARMENTS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED GOODS DELIVERED ON HANGERS NO WRINKLES ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 5 ---------- Five I The LEADER I I , | Most Complete and Up-to-date Line of Ready-to-Wear i I Garments and Millinery in the City. j J * J j HEADQUARTERS FOR GOSSARD, NEMO, BON TON j j AND ROYAL WORCESTER CORSETS. j ! AGENTS FOR PERRIN GLOVES AND ATHENA UNDER- j j WEAR. j i —*— I j 10 Per Cent Discount to all Normal Students. s I j Some are born bored, some achieve boredom, and others have to listen to Ford stories. The smallest known organism is a nit on the nut of a gnat. Make Your Dollars To the Normal Student Have More Cents! Association: The first number of the Normal BY BUYING YOUR CLOTHING Messenger was printed by us some fifteen years ago, and we UPSTAIRS, WHERE THE also printed the last one in May. STYLE PRICES ARE RIGHT. We appreciate your confidence in awarding contract to us to publish Messenger the coming ., year. :i Home of L-SYSTEM CLOTHES : for young men. F gt;E:L.E:GF?E:IM A N D M A R T I IM S. B. Irish Co. Established 1890 2nd Floor Bellingham National j GOOD PRINTING Bank ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 6 ---------- S ix .I,.—..—..—.—..—..—..—..—..—..—..—..—.. - — . — . . — . . — . . — . . — . . — . — — — » — - - — « — "* 1 ' i REMEMBER THE MAINE, BUT DON'T FORGET j SALLY'S BEST j IF NOT, WHY NOT? "1 COFFEES, TEAS, SPICES AND EXTRACTS. j BELLINGHAM TEA and COFFEE EXCHANGE j Public Rest Room. Phone 228. j R. S. SIMPSON JOHN L. THOMAS THOMAS SIMPSON LOANS, REAL ESTATE, INSURANCE, MORTGAGES FOR SALE Bellingham - - - - - - - Washington j Little Boy:—Don't Quakers ever fight? Mother:—No, my dear. Little Boy:—I should think it would be awful hard for a real big Quaker to be a Quaker. GEO. E. LUDWIG WATCH EXPERT—DIAMOND SETTER Chronographs, Repeaters and all other high grade watches carefully repaired and re-adjusted. Precious and Semi-Precious Stones Cut and Polished to Order. Jewelry Manufacturing and Artistic Engraving. Bellingham, Washington. j Rural Party:—"Two third-class returns." Ticket Agent:—"Where to?" Rural Party:—"Why, back 'ere o' course, ye fule!" I f Omh Do Your Teeth Need Attention? I ^ ^ ^ ^ B F W e w i l 1 g i v e y o u h i g h srade dental work, guaranteed for [ | V l B f 10 years at the lowest possible prices. \ I IPHI 15 P E R C E N T DISCOUNT TO NORMAL STUDENTS. J f m]!Hmm Examination Free. j WW NEW Y0RK DENTAL SYNDIGATE' INC gt; ' 1 | | M DR. G. W. LONGWOOD, Mgr. | Bellingham National Bank Building. i lt;j[M •• M •• M—«—II—••^M^H^-W^M^M—••• ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 7 ---------- Seven IF IN NEED Remember THE QUf\J HAS IT I I Stationery, Toilet Articles, Photo Supplies, Etc. j I Our prices are the lowest considering j I QUALITY I I Elk and Holly. Phone 180. j 4» I Bond, in Arithmetic Methods:—I don't see why we should have to irritate the epidermus in order to intimidate the youth. .- IT IS TO LAUGH A School Teacher's Library. Don't, for pity's sake make the mistake that thousands of school teachers have made. It would amuse you to see the tools teachers work with. Begin now. Build with tools. Buy books. Your library, let it be the mirror of your soul. See us for books discounted 50 to 80 per cent. We buy, sell and exchange books. Cosmopolitan Book Co. Cor. Holly, Bay Prospect Sts. ..—..—..—..—..—..^.^ * *.—. Greetings To both old and new acquaintances. Make our rooms your headquarters for photo supplies. Brown Studio Cor. Elk and Holly Sunset Blk. Lewis Brown to Thos. Oakes: Mr. B.:—Tom, have you got a knife? Tom O.:—No, I haven't. Mr. B.:—Let me take it. BELLINGHAM FLORAL EXCHANGE STUDEN We grow all our own flowers. They are always fresh. You are welcome to visit our green houses at any time. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 8 ---------- That's All For the Purest Candies and Ice Cream. X 119 E. Holly Belli ngh am National Bank Bldg. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 9 ---------- We want a New Library. Nine Table of Contents Literary - - - • " Editorial - - - - - 16 Our Buildings and Improvements - - 18 Students' Association - - - 19 Auditorium - - • 20 Class Notes - - • - 21 Society . . - - - 24 Faculty - 2S Library - - - " - 27 Organizations - 28 Athletics . . - - 32 Jokes • 34 Alumni - - - - - 38 Personals • ^9 ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 10 ---------- PHOTO BY SANDISON "HERE WE ARE AND STTTXi GROWING" ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 11 ---------- We want a New Library, Eleven LITERARY THE NORMAL SPIRIT ONE time while making an announcement in assembly Mr. Erlcy gave a bit of advice to hopeful young orators regarding the selection of a subject. His words in substance amounted to this: If you are ever called on to write an essay or give a Commencement address, don't, for the sake of the people who have to listen to you, don't write about, "Beyond the Alps Lies Italy." Write about somet h i n g practical— some good, substantial subject, such as "Soap" or "The Cow." I took these words into my heart and cherished them, so now that the pleasure of speaking on this occasion has come to me, I am prepared to choose my subject with more discrimination. As it happen?, I am giong to talk about neither "Soap' nor "The Cow," but something slightly more euphon-eous, and just as practical, just as close home. A number of titles might Ye applied to it, but 1 have chosen to cill it "The Normal Spirit." By "The Normal Spirit" I do not mean the "Rah Rah" spirit of the footr ball field, nor do I mean class spirit. That sort of spirit, for several reasons, r.ome of them very good ones, is present in the Normal School in such diminutive quantities that I should not care to attempt to speak on so empty a subject. I do believe, however, that there is here present a spirit, an atmosphere, which is peculiarly an attribute of this school, a big, broad, fine spirit of which we may be proud,- and for which we may be envied. It is the spirit of equality, the spirit of service, the true spirit of democracy. There is a popular idea that the more education a man acquires, the more self-centered he becomes. That is not true. The ignorant man is the egotistical man. Seemingly that is a paradox, but it is really logical. The ignorant man's horizon lies just beyond his own door step, and about the biggest thing within that narrow circle . is the ignorant man himself. That :s egotism. Education by unfolding and deve oping the innate capacities of the individual, permits him to stand upon a high elevation, and look out over the work of the broad world. That is altruism. Oh perhaps it may lead him to some heavenly body in the dim unknown, and from this point of vantage allow him to peer into the illimitable stretches of the universe, to see comets flare and wane, worlds roll on in their vast elipses, suns without number swing in their measureless orbits about the Creator who has builded them, and cause him, seeing, to ponder the meaning of it all. Thai is philosophy. Education Is largely a process of getting the other fellow's point of view. That is why a correspondence course does not educate. The other (fellow's viewpoint cannot be gained from a printed page. To establish yourself in his place you must be with him, get his message from his life. For this reason we have normal schools and colleges, social as well as intellectual centers, andj rightly so places where we are not only taught how to live, but do live, and find in : the living our best preparation for ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 12 ---------- Twelve We want a New Gymnasium. There are any number of things which are responsible for that very indefiite reality, the spirit or atmosphere of a school. Climate, location, the trend of the times, and many other elements will enter into this. But I believe you will agree with me that the three most important factors in shaping a school's ideals are these: Teachers, students, and subject matter. Personality is the first and greatest gift of the teacher. It is the divine something in each individual that crakes him different. It is all that is positive and true. It is the sum total of character. It is the very essence of life. Few men have died martyrs for Christianity, but multitudes have been martyred for Jesus Christ. It is seldom that a man feels so deeply that r e will give his life for an abstract principle, but embody that principle in a man, and millions will eagerly ccek death in his name. That is personality. The personality of the Normal teachers is the first of the prime factors of the Normal spirit. The personality of the Normal students is the second. Americans may be classified according to their merits as negative, typical, and ideal. The raw material of our student body is drawn from the second class, is typically American. But through the process of refinement the finished product has acquired some attributes which may be reckoned ideal. If we come to this school with receptive minds, with an ability and a vwillingness to change our old beliefs and form new ones in the light of new knowledge, our philosophy of life u-ually undergoes a radical change v. ithin a year. Examine your own hearts, think of your friends as they were at the beginning of the year and as they are now, and judge if it is not true. Of course in some instances an. individual's hostility is so pronounced, his reserve so impenetrable, that he is not affected. But this is unusual. In the majority of cases students graduate from this institution firmly grounded in the belief that the truest and purest happiness is to be found in a life of service. They have gained the other fellow's point of vie*, They see things in their true perspective. They caught the message and meaning of life. That is the second phase of the Normal spirit The last element necessary to complete the trinity of prime factors is the subject matter studied, and that, in the Normal, is humanity: from the individual standpoint, as child and adult; collectively, as a social organism. In its subject matter the Normal finds its power. This is the keystone of the arch whose foundation stones are faculty and student body. Their relationship is determined by it, and their attitude is a reflection of it. It is this sympathetic study of the nature of man, this inquiry into the elements and methods of life, this attempt to understand the unfolding process taking place in the child bn coming man, this interest in the fundamental laws by which the race evolves, that is responsible for the fullness of the Normal spirit; for its round whoie-someness, its splendid optimism, its rich sanity. The Normal students of the world are responsible for the organized education of the world. Our business is not to re-make men, but, in the words of the poet, to "make the absolute best of what God made." If the Normal spirit is what it can be; if the Normal spirit is what I believe it is coming more and more to be; if the Normal spirit is as big and broad and fine as it should be, what will it mean? What can it do? It will release men from the servitude of unreasonable toil. It will push back the horizon of each man's experience and permit him to see the complex organism of the universe in its true relationship. It will stay the ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 13 ---------- We want a New Library. Thirteen hand of sickness and disease. It will these things, but as the Christ-spirit. drive out foul mindedness and fear. They should be one. They will be It will make war impossible. It will one. set free the creative activity of man, that thing in him most strongly touch- "God gives each man one life, like a ed with divinity. It will populate the lamp, then gives waste places, and set the desert bloom- That lamp due measure of oil: lamp ing. Acting through man's inventive lighted, hold high, wave wide—" genius it will temper or magnify the rays of the sun; make subject the We will count on the Normal spirit currents of the air, the waves of the to keep the wick trimmed and the sea, the stored up energy in rock and chimney clean. wood, and flood and light. It will re- Idealistic? Certainly. But "a man's gard all things as sacred and all days reach should exceed his grasp, or as holy. It will emancipate the world. what's a heaven for?" Not as the Normal spirit will it do LEW A. GREENE, '15. "OCTOBER" FAINT blue mists like gossamer wings Hang over the distant hills; Lingering flowers, sad and sweet— The air with fragrance fills. A wide, wide blue and a languid breeze Rustling the quietly falling l e a v e s - October! An Indian sun, the glow in the West Bespeaking the end of day! A tapestried sky of purple and gold— Ere the twilight slips away. The velvet moths that haunt the dusk, The faint new moon,—the rose's musk,— October! The indrawn breath—a trembling sigh, The silent beauty of earth! A chord is stirred, a tiny star— A memory of sweetest worth; But soft the cadence dies away, And a smile is born to greet the day,— October! —Gertrude L. Markell. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 14 ---------- Fourteen We want a New Gymnasium. A "HASHIMURA TOGO." Manila, P. I., June 30, 1915. Dear Miss: I am very glad if this letter will be received with happiness and enthusiasm. In this occasion, I am obliged to inform you this few lines concerning .that you are my best Miss in this wide universe. I am just now dreaming of what are you getting along in this great continent? If you ask me of how am I? Glad to answer that I am always just the same custom when you were in the Philippines. Your letter that you had sent me last year was at hand. I couldn't THE very simplest sounding phrase that can be found is "just to register," but the facts are a trifle more complicated. One expects just to sign his name and pay a fee, but, alas, his hopes have flown too high! Upon reaching the Normal School he finds an overwhelming number of rooms, and a still more overwhelming number of people who are rushing in every direction. He picks out a person who really looks as if he were bound for some definite place, follows close upon his heels, inwardly praising himself because of his excellent wit, when suddenly his thoughts are jolted back to earth. He finds himself in an unknown hall which has many doors that bear unmeaning numbers. Having wandered back again to what he calls civilization, he espies a guide, who directs him to room so-and- so, and after searching for some half-hour, he finds the room filled with people all talking at once and gathered about the teacher. He wiggles in and when he nears the front answer during that time for I had no words in order to tell you in a better way. So, Miss Blank, I have something to tell you now about your brother's wife. I am not there, at ihis time, for she treated me badly. Since they took vacation from Hong Kong untill now on, she change hei custom, and that's why, because she found out a good cook and very kind to her ability, "that's all." Accept, Miss, the homage of the most profound respect which I feel for you and which you so well deserve. A. M. ASOLANO. his hopes have again wandered away, for there, instead of seeing his schoolmates being registered, he finds that he must answer questions on cards which form a pile a foot high. But the faculty takes compassion upon him, and makes him answer only three of them. These he takes toward the registrar's office, or at least what he imagines to be it by the crowd outside the door, though it is closed. He stands there an hour holding his place, but when the door is opened sharp elbows advance from every side and he is again the last of the eager line. Now he has nothing" to do but to stand on one foot, and in turn, sigh, shift his position to the other foot, sigh again, pat his hair, adjust his glasses and necktie, and give another tremendous sigh. This repeated several times gives him occupation until he is pushed back six feet, then he starts all over again. After two never-ending hours have passed he pays hfs fee, gives his farewell sigh and disappears— registered. NOTHING TO DO ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 15 ---------- We want a New Library. Fifteen "MY SHIP" I WATCHED my ship sail out to se* Under a perfect blue, I saw the deck all dazzling white, I heard the cheering crew; I saw the clouds that floated high, The seagulls circling past,— I watched until the deep-sea mists Obscured my ship at last. My eyes are old and dim with tears, Tears for the yesterday; A score of years have come,— And a score,—have passed away! The sea is bright as it ever was, The sky is fair and clear; But I see no ship on the restless blue— I must watch thru another year! —G. L. Markell. WONDER WHY? S OMETIMES I think, and think and think,' And wonder why it is That we are with this moving mass Of humans going on. I cannot understand at all, But I know this, it's true That each is someone in that crowd, And each has work to do. And as we each go on our way Our tasks reach out, unfold, And on and on the livelong day Each one his joys behold. Each one is needed in the strife, Without him we cannot be; Each one has yet some hidden light Which we are still to see. In everyone there is some good, Some great and noble wish; Oft times that wish is never said, Oft times not e'en in death. And so again I wonder why Each single one we need. He's needed still as life goes by To do his own deed. —Ruth Olivia Wenz. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 16 ---------- Sixteen We want a New Gymnasium. THE MESSENGER PUBLISHED BY Students' Association Bellingham State Normal BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Press S. B. Irish Co. ..ggBS^.. 1311 Railroad Avenue EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief—RUTH CONNER Associate Editor—MAUDE CARFIELD Business Manager—WILLIAM T. FOLLIS Calendar Society Literary Library Jokes Auditorium WALTER KELLY VIRGINIA MATHES LOUISE BUCHANAN WARD WHITFIELD ALICE PAULSEN PAULINE VON LOSSOW Personals Girls' Athletics Boys' Athletics Faculty Alumni RUTH MULLIN KATHLEEN SKALLEY DELBERT P. HENNES EFFIE SANDS HELEN FELL 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. XV. October, 1915 No. 1 IN behalf of the old students the Messenger extends to the new members of the faculty and the new students a most hearty welcome to the largest and best Normal in the Northwest. The Messenger is the publication or the students, and we ask your cooperation in all we are trying to do. We want to makte it of use to you, and if we attain usefulness in any degree we will feel that we have justified our purpose. There never has been such spirit as manifested in chapel meetings since the opening of the school. Wh gt; shouldn't there be more spirit than ever before, aren't we nearly a thousand strong including the Hi School? So let's all show the best spirit ana boost! Boost for the Normal. MR. GERALD SONNER announces that the story entitled "A Midnight Call and What Came of It," printed in the Klipsun of 1915, and for which he received the third prize in the story contest, was copied from a current magazine and that the prize money awarded to him has been returned to the Student Association. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 17 ---------- Zt %i;4ii lt;?!ftm?X*?**°i gt;l S C I E N C E A N N EX M A I N B U I L D I NG T R A I N I N G SCHOOL A N N EX M A N U A L T R A I N I N G B L DG E D E N S H A LL ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 18 ---------- Eighteen We want a New Gymnasium. OUR BUILDINGS AND J IMPROVEMENTS \ WHEN we returned to the campus this fall the first thing that greeted us were the improvements which had been made during our absence. First of all the new floors throughout the entire building, then at a glance we noticed the stairs covered with linoleum treads and brass noses. The walls all have been tinted and harmonize beautifully. The entire lighting system is now harmonious, it all being the most modern to be purchased. Especially in the assembly room is this so, where the indirect system is carried out. The new chandelier which hangs in the center is beautiful and our chapel meetings will be bright, even on the darkest days. On the stage are new lights, and something entirely r 3W are the orchestra outlets. ThPH, too, there is a moving picture bcoth, and we are soon to have it t? fed out. The air in the assembly hall and li-bray is always fresh now, for two new steam fans have been installed. The fire-escapes from the assembly hall are new and have been needed for a long time. These give four escapes, in case of fire. In the halls are "smoke doors." These doors are for cutting off the stairways and keeping one part of the building or another from filling with smoke if there were a fire. Even tho they were a little difficult to handle at first we are getting used to them now. In the toilets and basement probably the greatest changes have been made. There are marble fittings and tiled floors in all of the toilets, and the woodwork is entirely in white. The girls' dressing room has new showers and drying rooms, as has the boys'. The gymnasium has new equipment, including mats, bars, and a Swedish "boom." In both gyms are new pianos, also in the departments of the Training School. In the assembly is a new grand piano, also one in the Hi School, two in the society halls, besides the one installed by the Y. W. C. A. girls during the summer. We have new "tablet-arm" chairs, and new rooms, and more faculty members, numbering fifty in all. The Manual Training building is fully equipped now and the heating of the school has been extended to that building. There is new sewer construction for all buildings, and a second tank for fuel oil. The steel lockers are a wonderful addition, for now we have a place of safety for all of our wraps and books. The walk to Eden's Hall is completed and the marble tablet presented by the class of 1915 has been firmly embeded therein. So we now have tablets from the classes of 1912, '13, '14 and '15, making a pathway to Eden's Hall as class memorials. If we are called "on the carpet" in the President's office it won't be the old one, but a "bran new one," and there is new furniture, too. With all these improvements, is it any wonder we are proud of the largest and best school in the state? Let each one of us do our part in keeping things as we found them when we returned to school in September. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 19 ---------- We want a New Librarj'. Nineteen STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION EVERY student of the Washington State Normal School of Beil-ingham is a member of the Students' Association. The business affairs of this association are handled by the Board of Control. The Book Store and the Messenger are under the direct control of this board. The Board of Control is composed of seven members, a president, vice-president, secretary, two student representatives, and a faculty representative, elected each year by ballot; and one faculty representative chosen by the Faculty. Miss Ruth Conner was elected Editor- in-Chief of the Messenger for the coming year, with Miss Maude Car-field as Associate for the first semester. Mr. William T. Follis was appointed Business Manager. Since the registration fee covers the Messenger subscription and athletic tickets, every student is urged to read the Messenger and attend all games. The Book Store is yours. Boost. Don't knock. FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF T HE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION. Store Fund. Disburse- Receipts. ments. Summer School....$3,072.44 $2,877.96 September 2,067.40 1,685.36 $5,139.84 $4,563.32 Sept. 30, 1915, Balance $ 576.52 Messenger Fund. Sept. (approx.)....? 488.30 $ 64.01 Sept. 30, 1915, approx. bal $ 424.29 General Fund. Summer School....* 751.90 $ 576.15 Sept. (approx.).... 450.00 33.50 $1,201.90 $ 609.65 Sept. 30, 1915, approx. bal $1,592.25 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Suggested by the Normal School environment. 1. What word do Scotch residents of these parts most delight to utter? Belling'm. (Bellingham.) 2. How would naughty hubby exclaim on being informed that mother-in- law had just arrived to spend the winter? What! come? (Whatcom.) Sea home. (Sehome.) 4. Why does Miss Ormsby place her boned hen with such care in the oven? Bake 'er. (Baker.) 5. What is the shout that every squirrel makes to its mate as the winter season approaches? Chuck a nut. (Chuckanut.) 6. Were Professor Burnet, our Spanish scholar of last summer, to declare that Coach Carver is the man of the hour, how would he say it? Sam ish! (Samish.) 7. Why does the Normal School remind one of heaven? Because it is located on High. 8. What coin is most popular with Normal students and teachers? One cent, for one sent is "The Messenger." 9. If Mr. Parrish, Mr. Cave, Mr. Bever, and the Normal President were competing in the high jump, what would they insist upon having? Bar low. (Barlow.) 10. What may we expect if we sail our courses the best we know? Fair haven. (Fairhaven.) ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 20 ---------- Twenty We want a New Gymnasium. AUDITORIUM NOT to be left behind the general advancement of the school, the assembly calendar has been able to secure splendid numbers for the coming year. Surely one of the most interesting of these was the talk given by Dr. Kirkpatrick, of our own city, who has just returned from a year's sojourn in the Balkans. During that time Dr. Kirkpatrick was employed In active field hospital service at Nish, the new Serbian capital, and was able to hold liis audience spell-bound as he pictured that country so torn by disease and battle. We are glad to know that the lecture will be continued some time in the near future. At the first of the year we were privileged to have Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Hoppe sing for us, and later Mrs. Colby and Mr. Mount. It is deeply appreciated that we have such talent in connection with the school. Another of our assembly talks was peculiarly interesting because it was given by an old friend of the Normal and one who has been actively interested in its welfare—Miss Nellie A. Gray. Miss Gray was Dean of Women at the State Normal School before leaving for New Jersey a year ago. She has been working the past year in the laboratory at Vineland, New Jersey, where they are making an extensive study of defective children. Miss Gray has been a student this year, but in the future she will work more upon her own initiative, being assistant to Dr. Goddard. Miss Gray told us something of the work at Vine-land, which is very interesting and splendid institution. It is to be hoped that her name will appear upon next year's calendar so that she may tell us of some of her own experiences. Another talk along educational lines was that given by Dr. Mclver of the Kansas State Normal, who delivered several lectures upon Child Welfare during his stay here. Dr. Mclver is deeply interested in educational work of all kinds and is doing a great deal toward its advancement. His aim la to place the child as the center of the school curriculum, with special attention to those who are weak or who have fallen behind in their work. Dr. Swift, a Seattle business man, gave an interesting lecture upon the "Story of Joel of Galilee," which was thoroughly enjoyed. And, again, we hear that the chief function of the library is to serve as a meeting place for all committees, dates or engagements. Miss Wilson assures us that the door is always open and if there isn't room anywhere; else that we can play around her desk. Seriously, these talks of Miss Wilson's are very much worth while. Every sentence was a bit of information— clear, concise, valuable,—and one who heard them surely has the key to any public library system he might wish to use. -*• =% ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 21 ---------- We want a New Library. Twenty-One CLASS NOTES SENIORS THE first Senior class affair of the year was held Friday evening, Oct, 1, 1915, in the Normal School club rooms. This function was on the order of a mixer, that the members of the Senior class might become better acquainted. In spite of the threaten-ings of the weatherman about one hundred and eighty Seniors were out to enjoy the evening. The rooms were beautifully decorated with potted plants, cut flowers, draperies, and a profusion of autumn foliage, with the class colors, olive and gold, predominating. Refreshments were served from a lattice booth artistically decorated in the prevailing colors. The main feature of the evening was a social program which had been thoughtfully prepared by the Social Committee. This proved an excellent 'mixer, as it afforded ample opportunity for a lively time and showed the genuine spirit of good-fellowship of the Seniors. Immediately following the program was a grand march, led by two of the Class Advisers, Miss Sperry and Dr. Deerwester, ending at the refreshment booth, where very dainty "good eats" were enjoyed. The members of the Faculty preoent were: Dr. and Mrs. Nash, Dr. and Mrs. Deerwester, Mr. and Mrs. Moodle, Mr. and Mrs. Bever, Mr. and Mrs. Phillippi, Misses Vollmer, Baxter, Nickerson, Sperry, Jensen and Beards-ley. Mr. and Mrs. Swift of Seattle, guests of Dr. and Mrs. Nash, were also present. As a new student was passing room 119 last Tuesday about i gt;:30-a. m. he quite suddenly stopped, looked, and listened, then inquired, "What's all the excitement about?" The reply, "Oh, that's the Senior Class acting perfectly natural, they're always that full of enthusiasm and school spirit which is a distinguishing characteristic of the class. Just now Kelly,—you know Kelly,—made a motion which was seconded and carried; that he always did have a 'soft spot' for beach parties. This one voted on will be held on the shores of the Normal Club rooms, Friday, Oct. 1st. Today the Seniors also adopted their constitution, in which are reflected such abilities and powers as only Seniors possess. Oh, they're THE class. Did you know that over half of the football team were Seniors? Just you watch them "wipe up" Ferndale, Saturday. And they surely did! JUNIORS THE first impression that the Junior Class made on the school as a whole was its size. Never before in the history of the Belling-ham Normal School has any class approached the membership of the present Junior Class. Some idea of its size can be gained from the fact that the entire lower floor of the Auditorium, with the exception of two or three rows near the stage, has been reserved for Juniors. But, after all, size is not the onij-thing to be considered in this class. Even though we have four hundretf twenty-five classmates, with as many different opinions, their supreme loyalty and faithfulness to their class was ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 22 ---------- Twenty-Two We want a New Gymnasium. shown, at our first meeting of the new school year. Not a dissenting voice was heard when the question arose as to organizing the entire class as one body. After a few remarks by the members of the Junior Advisory Committee, namely, Miss Hayes, Mr. Bond, Miss Baxter and Mr. Hulse, Gerald Van Horn was elected temporary chairman, and from the very start the most loyal class spirit was shown. On the following Tuesday election of officers was held. They are: President—Gerald Van Horn. Vice-President—Louise Buchanan. Secretary—Margaret Bressler. Assistant Secretary—Edith Lifden-dahl. Treasurer—Gerald Sonner. At that meeting plans were made for the coming year, and with such officers at the head the members of the Junior Class will experience the finest time of their lives, both in the social and athletic affairs connected witn school life. T. E. S. JUNIORS. We hail from all over the country, We've met in this shool on the hill; We're hurriedly getting acquainted With you all and with places we fill. We're proud of our class and its numbers, We're proud of its spirit and go; We'll prove e'er we leave your fair city That Juniors will never get slow. T. H. "The Juniors must!" 'tis no mistake. The study of Psychology take. 'Twill teach them to be good arid great, 'Twill teach them why they love and hate; 'Twill teach them how to children manage, To deal correction without damage, So they're shuffled in a stack, Then science teachers break the pack. Some are put in Hulse's charge, Some, Aunt Rosa rules at large. To some Miss Keeler offers shelter-, Others yet with "Dear"-wester swelter, For we must take it, one and all, Be we short or be we tall. So we work here with a will That we may scale "Education's Hill." Then what we learn from there, our brothers, We will off and teach to others. FRESHMEN WATCH all you people if you want to see The brave beginning of the little Freshie. We've elected our officers, the best you could get; You'll hear from the Freshmen again you bet! President—Mr. Gloman. Vice-President—Miss Pearson. Secretary and Treasurer — Miss Clauson. Sergeant-at-Arms.—Mr. Muller. The Freshman Class this year is not only the largest one in the history of the B. S. N. S., but we are going to prove it the liveliest. Although we were forced to postpone our beach party on account of the weather, there are interesting reports of parties and other good times to come. We are always assured of a big crowd and a jolly time when we expect to have every Freshman present. The girls' basketball team for the Freshman Class this year has not been organized yet. Nevertheless we are sure of a winning team, as the girls are not only competent and enthusiastic, but there are some veterans of the game among them. I am sure they can depend upon the loyal support ot the entire class. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 23 ---------- We want a New Library. Twenty-Three HIGH SCHOOL WE ARE all back again to the dear old High School; or nearly all of us, anyway, for we lost just a few to the Normal this year. Their places have been filled by a great mass of "Freshmen," possessing the usual characteristics which have "spotted" Freshmen since time began. We are over a hundred strong this year and more enthusiastic and full of spirit than ever before. We have one great wish,—but after all, it is only "one of many,"—and that is that we may be an approved High School. Although we do not realize we are part of the Training School, we do not like to think of being called merely part of it, forever, with never a hope of rising higher and nearer the Normal itself. We shall certainly try to impress "the powers that be" with our importance, and secure real recognition. It would mean much to us as students. A few of the Seniors have left the Normal High School to attend the North Side High in order to secure a regular diploma. The best students are really the ones most anxious to receive a certificate for all their High School work. We shall feel forever indebted to our new Principal if he will aid us in accomplishing the desired end. At our first Students' Association meeting we annulled the action of the Nominating Committee, which had been appointed before to nominate the officers, and we proceeded to nominate the officers by petition. We met on September 24th, and from then till September 27th there was eager campaigning among the students. Several petitions were started for each office, although some of the candidates proved later to be disqualified. The officers elected on October 1st are President—Iris Rueger. Vice-President—Arthur Crawshaw. Secretary—Lucile Greenwood. Treasurer—Bernice Strand. First Student Representative — Gladys Day. Second Student Representative— Austin Bond. There was a meeting of the Board of Control on October 1st, and a mixer was planned. Several funny things have happened these first few weeks, but most ol them are laughable only to those i» the class. A certain English V class seems to be a regular center for ridiculous remarks, and one especially is well worth repeating. The teacher said to her restless pupils: "Jfou may now take down some dates." Harlan Callahan looked pleased and burst out with this: "Why, I'm always looking for dates, but can never get any." A lady as proud as old Lucifer Is tired of her husband's abucifer. She says she will see If she ever gets free Love doesn't again make a gucifer. A young wife complained to the Gov. Her husband was rude and kept shov. Though but recently wed He had changed, so she sed, And had quite given up lovey-dov. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 24 ---------- Twenty-Pour W e want a New Gymnasium. SOCIETY THE first of the social events this year was the annual Students' Association mixer, Friday evening, September 10th. In the Auditorium the following program was given: A Word of Greeting to the New Students and New Members of the Faculty Miss Hays A Greeting to Everyone from ah Old Student Ruth Conner Reading From Kipling Mr. Hoppe Vocal Solos Mrs. Deerwester Vocal Solos Mrs. Thatcher After the program the groups, which the students were divided into, gave stunts. The groups were: The Foreigners, the Southern States, the Thirteen Original Colonies, the North Central States, the Plateau States, the Great Lake States, the Pacific Coast States and United States Possessions, and the State of Washington. After the stunts everyone gathered la the new gymnasium, where games were played. Ice cream was served in the Domestic Science Department, and everyone went home feeling well acquainted. The next social affair was more formal. This was another annual affair— the Y. W. C. A. reception, which was held Friday evening the 17th, on the third floor of the main building. The rooms were tastefully decorated with ivy and flowers. Miss Pierce, the President of the Y. W. C. A., and Dr. Nash headed the long receiving line. During the evening a very enjoyable program was given by various talented members of the school. Ice cream and cookies were served later in the Y. W. C. A. room. The old members of the H. L. S. entertained the new faculty and student members at a picnic dinner at the cabin of Miss Hays at Lake Whatcom, Thursday evening. The Choral Club entertained at an informal tea in the club room on Wednesday afternoon. A splendid program was rendered. Dr. and Mrs. G. W. Nash entertainea at a reception on Friday evening, September 24th, from 8 until 10 o'clock, at their home in honor of the faculty and their wives. The rooms were decorated with fall flowers and autumn leaves. About seventy-five guestn called during the evening. The Thespian Dramatic Club held its first meeting Thursday evening in the club room. The new club member^ were initiated and a social time was enjoyed. The old and new members of the Alkasiah Club enjoyed an informal evening Thursday after their first business meeting. The first number of the Lecture Course was Thursday evening, Sep-tember 13th, when Dr. McKiver of Kansas gave a lecture. The football season opened October 2nd, when the hill team played Fern-dale. The Seniors held their annual mixer Friday evening, October 1st. The rooms were prettily decorated and everyone had a jolly time. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 25 ---------- We want a New Library. Twency-Five FACULTY THE Student Body is glad to welcome to the ranks of the Faculty the following new members: B. C. Cave, Lecturer on School Administration. Dr. C. A. Herre, Geography and Agriculture. T. F. Hunt, Assistant in Mathematics. V. H. Hoppe, Oral Expression. Helen Beardsley, German ana French. A. B. Kuykendall, Principal of the High School. Sarah Ormsby, Domestic Science. Nellie McCowan, Domestic Art. C. R. Scudder, Manual Training. Abby Sumner, Assistant in Oral Expression. Delia Keeler, Assistant in Rural School Education. Hazel Vollmer, Assistant in English. Nellie Lee, Supervisor, lower grades, city system. Nora Cummins, Supervisor, upper grades, city system. J. W. Thompson, Penmanship. W. F. Parrish, Assistant in English. F. G. Chute, Assistant in Manual Training. J. Rinda), Assistant in Manual Training. Maud Davis, Supervisor, lower grades. Eleanor Gray, Supervisor, intermediate grades. Mrs. Samson, Assistant in Observation. J. M. Edson, Printing. Mrs. J. Irving Cross, Pianoforte. During Vacation Dr. Nash, with his family, enjoyed a motor trip into Oregon, using the Columbia Highway for some distance, and returning by the way of Mt. Rainier. Dr. Deerwester and Mr. Bever attended the N. E. A. San Francisco, with the Fair, called many during August. Miss Hogle, Miss Bowen, Miss Brown, Miss Mead, and Miss Rhodes all tell of the splendid exhibits, the art, the story of progress, the crowds as well as of the wonderful lighting effects. Miss Hays sojourned at Seaside, Oregon. Miss Baxter enjoyed psychology under Dr. Goddard and Dr. Rugh in the University of California for six weeks. The Fair also claimed a goodly part of her attention. Mrs. Termaat took a cruising trip into British Columbia. The boat on which she went was most interesting, as it belonged at one time to the royal squadron. Miss Sperry, Miss Knowles anft Miss Jensen were in Paradise Valley, on Mt. Rainier. Miss Wilson, with Miss Montgomery, Miss Baker and Miss Earhart, of .Boise, Idaho, took several motor trips, the most notable one being up into British Columbia Their experiences were not only varied but exciting, not only enjoyable, but very interesting. Miss McCarthy went to her home In Minnesota. Mr. Moodifc improved the opportunity to dispose of and acquire property near Lake Whatcom. He is now busy remodeling, preparatory to moving some time in the near future. Miss Sands, after attending the summer conference of the Young Women's ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 26 ---------- Twenty-Six "We want a New Gymnasium. Christian Association at Seabeck, Wash., spent the remainder of the summer on the Pacific Coast in Oregon. Miss Nickerson spent the vacation at her home in Ohio. Miss Willoughby motored into Oregon, also spent some time on Mt. Rainier. Miss Norton traveled East, spending most of August in her home State of Michigan. Mrs. Thatcher enjoyed the islands of Puget Sound. Mr. Hulse took his family and made several motor trips. New York will have fifteen students from Bellingham this coming year, among whom will be Miss Lawrence, Miss Drake, Miss Bdens and Mrs. Smith. These members of the Faculty are on a leave of absence in order that they may attend Columbia University. Mr. Epley is attending dental college in San Francisco. Miss Baker will, spend the year traveling in the East, returning "By way of the Panama Canal in tne spring. Miss Worden will do some graduate work in Hillsdale College while spending the year at home. The Manual Training Department of the schools of Bremerton will be under the direction of Mr. Gebaroff, formerly head of the department in this institution. Mr. Gebaroff resigned his position here that he might assume charge of the work in Bremerton. Miss Catherine Montgomery, who resigned in August, was Supervisor ol the Primary Department from the beginning of the Normal School. She laid the foundations of the department and built it up, sturdily, through its pioneer stage; and every year progressively added to its high standards. Her wide interests and many activities, have helped her to contribute very efficiently to the entire school. The Northwestern States and some 01 the Eastern States are well acquaintea with her as an able lecturer on educational topics. Miss Montgomery is at present engaged in study and research in Seattle, Wash. Miss Jensen has acquired new duties —in addition to promulgating the joys of Latin and being custodian of the Philomathean Literary Society—she is now a Householder, having assumed the responsibility of answering the telephone for ten. However, still having time to give away and being of a charitable frame of mind, she was seen recently with hammer and nails making sidewalks secure. All hail, to the public spirit! Miss Sperry is not one given to frivolity, we believe; however, much to the surprise of her friends upon the recent purchase of a new article of headwear, she was loath to remove it. Consideration of her feelings makes further disclosures quite impossible. Miss Baxter recently, when readjusting seats: "Now, is everybody alright? MisS Ewart are you comfortable? Why, Miss Ewart, I can't see you!" Miss Ewart was not present. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 27 ---------- We want a New Library. Twenty-Seven LIBRARY Come, and take choice of all my library, / nd so beguile thy sorrow. —Shakespeare. WHEN, in a recent advertising campaign, a popular magazine called a library a "literary cemetery," saying that all the live, first-hand articles with the pep were in magazines, while all the dead ones were buried in the libraries, dead ones were buried in the labrarie , they failed to realize that their own magazine occupies a prominent place on the magazine rack of all public and school libraries. Our own library takes one hundred twenty-five magazines with which we are all familiar, or should be, and five daily papers. The magazines can be used to great profit as well as pleasure in the library, but are never loaned out. During the summer session about a hundred new books were put on the library shelves. Other new ones are being added from time to time. We are nearing the 15,000 mark. The new ones that are specially worthy of mention will be given space in this column as they are put on the shelves. Our complete set of Encyclopedia Brittanica, in twenty-nine volumes, in the reference room is worthy of first place in the search for information. The first edition of Encyclopedia Briti tanica was published in 1768 in three volumes, and the second edition in 1777 in ten volumes, and the eleventh edition in 1911 in twenty-nine volumes. If you have not already made the ac* quaintance of this set, the opportunity is yours. Mark Twain seems to be a special favorite of Normalties. The complete set of his works in about thirty volumes is usually about all out. A second complete set (Call number 817) has been put on the shelves during the last week to help satisfy the demand. While in the library, let "Mum" be tne word, or you may have the painful experience of having those in authority remind you that "silence is golden.' P. S. Ask the worthy editor of the Messenger how that is done,—she learned by experience last week. When my beautiful ship sails home from sea, What, pray, what will it hold for me? Back to you from the restless wave Comes measure for measure, the gold you gave! What was it that made my heart more gay— And brightened the prospects of the day? Why, on a face I saw a smile And it made life's work seem more worth while. —G. L. Markell. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 28 ---------- Twenty-Eight We want a New Gymnasium. ORGANIZATIONS THESPIAN CLUB He Thespian Club held its first pink and X meeting in the club room Thursday evening, September 23rd. Since previous to this meeting the try-outs for entrance to the club had been held this meeting was in the form of a welcome to, as well as an installation of the new members. The club room was prettily decorated with lavender and pink streamers and flowers, lavender and pink being the club colors. The early part of the evening was spent in the enjoyment of an excellent program of piano and vocal solos and readings, all rendered by the new members. A jolly "get-acquainted" time was enjoyed later about the piano, everyone taking part in singing club songs and popular airs. Delicious refreshments in the form of lavender ice cream and wafers were served. The new members are Miss Skalley, Miss Cuthbert-son, Miss Bressler, Miss Lovejoy, Miss Markell, Miss Jones, Miss Mullin, Miss Currie, Miss Layton, Miss Fitzgerald, Miss Buchanan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Brown, Mr. Ashman, Mr. Mount and Mr. Bayes. A short business meeting was held the afternoon of September 13th, at which Mr. Mount was elected treasurer; Mr. Sonner, business manager; Mr. Brown, sergeant-at-arms, and Miss Buchanan, Thespian reporter for the "Messenger." The President, Mr. Miller, and Secretary, Miss Larsen, were already in office. The program committee consists of Mr. Mount, Miss Currie and Miss Buchanan. PHILOMATHEANS THE Philomathean Society has entered upon its sixth year of active work under very favorable conditions. With sixteen of the brightest lights of the past returned, and so many students from whom to choose new members, the year cannot but prove a banner one. The first meeting was called on September the ninth for the election of officers. Having such a capable young man as Herbert Heath in our midst, we must, as a matter of course, elect him president. The new officers are: President—Herbert Heath. Vice-President—Jason Nevins. Secretary-Treasurer—Celia Gibson. Seregant-atArms—Fred Klaus. Attorney—John Kaup. On Thursday evening, September 16th, we had our first regular meeting, with the new members present. The program opened with the singing, of the Philo song. Then followed roll call, each member answering by giving an account of his wanderings since he left school. In quick succession we passed from a camp on the bay to the top of Mt. Baker; from the little red school house by the way to a coffee party in Iceland. Thrilling? You should have heard them! We even discovered a full-fledged poet. Ask Mr. Klaus to read you his latest creation. Then followed music by Miss Laufmann, a reading by Miss Kanekke-berg and a vocal solo by Miss Vogel The program closed with the singing of a new Philo song, we all waxed enthusiastic on the chorus: "Philo, Philo, Philo Home, To thee we will roam, Yes, ever will we roam.' Later came one of the famous Philo social hours, full of original get-acquainted ideas. Last, but not least, refreshments. We adjourned, all anticipating many another pleasant hour to come. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 29 ---------- We want a New Library. Twenty-Nine BELLINGHAM NORMAL GLEE CLUB DURING the second week of school a call was made for all young men of the rchool interested in CJlee Club work to meet with Mrs. Thatcher the Thursday evening of that week. Twenty-one young men interested In vocal music responded to the call. The first meeting was spent in discussing plans for re-organizing the club and planning work for the winter. At the following meeting the club was organized and the following officers elected: Louis Gloman, President. Clyde Reed, Vice-President. Weslie Inman, Secretary-Treasurer. Music books were ordered, and re- THE Alkisiah Club had its first open meeting on Thursday, Sept. 23, 1915, in Society Hall. The first part of the evening was given over to a short business meeting, after which the new members had the opportunity of signing the constitution. Then followed the program: History of the Club Merry C. Day Piano Solo Arleen C. Cusick Reading Ruth E. Conner Piano Solo Ruth Galber Character Song Miss Pickens Club Song Club A social time was then enjoyed and delicious refreshments served. The officers of the club tor the semester are: President—Arleen C. Cusick. Vice-President—Emma Johnson. THE H. L. S. starts the new school year with fourteen of our old members on the roll, and a number of new members. Business meetings will be held at lt;" the call of the ceived in time to be used at the next regular Thursday evening meeting. The members had the pleasure of accepting the invitation to spend the evening of Thursday, Oct, 7, at the President's home. The members look forward to this event with anticipa tion. A hearty invitation is extended to all young men students of the Normal to join us at six-thirty every Thursday evening in Mrs. Thatcher's music room at the Normal. We appreciate the assistance of our instructor, Mrs. Thatcher, as also the interest already shown by some of our faculty. HANSON BERG. Secretary—Elsie Ridlen. Treasurer—Ann McMeekin. Hostess—Ruth Moulton. Consuls—Florence Chapin, Gladys Day, Ruth Galber. A large number of old members were present and we were more than glad to welcome the new ones. When the Alkisiah returned this year we felt as though we would be unable to take up the work without the assistance of Miss Baker, who has been our leader and helper so long, but we turned to Miss Willoughby as our advisor. Who of our faculty members was better fitted and took as much interest in the club as she during the past year? Miss Baker has a leave of absence for the year, and Miss Willoughby will do all she can to fill the vacancy left by her. President in room 115 at 9:30 Thursdays, in order that the business at the evening meetings may be reduced to the minimum, and more time allowed for the literary program. ALKISIAH H. L. S. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 30 ---------- Thirty We want a New Gymnasium. We had one grand, glorious, good time when our faculty members entertained us with a picnic dinner at Miss Hays' cabin on Lake Whatcom. That luscious creamed chicken with its accompaniments, as we sat in the presence of the great log fire, is an experience never to be forgotten. There was a bond of fellowship that means loyalty, good work, and good times this year. We certainly enjoyed our beginning, and heartily thank our THE Sehome Campfire Girls, an organization of High School girls, under the leadership of their guardian, Miss Mead, the school nurse, had one social meeting at the Normal. The organization, which has an THE Choral Club has resumed its work, and judging from the melodious sounds that have been floating from the assembly hall each Wednesday afternoon the school will have cause to be proud of this gallant little band of songsters. The Club is unusually large and possesses considerable talent, which Cabinet Members President—Aliene Pierce. Vice-President—Marion Haycox. Secretary—Francis McCorkle. Treasurer—Sadie Welsh. Chairmen of Committees Bible Study—Ethelyn Partridge. Mission Study—Laura Armstrong. Cafeteria—Florence Chapin. Temperance—Laura Deringer. Ass. News—Nellie Balch. Social Service—Ruby Ellington. Local—Norma Bardon. Meetings—Olive Pope. Finance—Gertrude McMahan. The cabinet girls began their yeai faculty members. The initiation ceremonies and program, followed by the customary refreshments by violet shaded candies was postponed on account of the lecture by Mr. McKiver, but as our meetings come every other week we can always "double up" when we lose a meeting. We are indeed enthusiastic over the anticipated pleasure and profit before us in 1915-16. excellent membership list, expects to be a live wire in the school. The Sehome Campfire Girls are an organic part of the Y. W. C. A. and will assist that association in all of its undertakings. is being discovered in the little programs given at the beginning of each meeting. The officers are: Miss Vogel, President; , Vice- President; Miss Hauge, Secretary- Treasurer; Mrs. Thatcher, Director; Miss Devereaux and Miss Jones, Accompanists. in the right way by returning early to hold a cabinet conference Sep:. 4th and 5th. Even before this the town girls had been meeting the trains and making it pleasant for the new girls. At the conference further plans were laid for helping both students and faculty in those first busy days. Sept 6 was "flower day," ana baskets full of flowers were sent to the new girls, who were just a bit homesick yet. At three o'clock on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 12, the girls gathered in the association room to hear Miss Sands give the first message of the year. After the service the girls CAMPFIRE GIRLS CHORAL CLUB Y. W. C. A. NOTES ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 31 ---------- We want a New Library. Thirty-One stayed a while to talk, and leaving, took with them a little greeting in verse. On Friday afternoon, Sept. 9, the association entertained the faculty women and the girls of the school at tea. At the first regular Thursday meeting, Sept. 16, Miss Rohrbaugh spoke on "The Overflow.' The really big affair of the year occurred Sept. 17, when faculty and school met at the Y. W. C. A. reception in the society rooms. Remarks heard at the reception . New Faculty Member—"I never heard of serving ice cream at such a big affair." Old Faculty Member—"This is the best reception we have ever had in this school." The regular devotional meeting of Sept. 23 was led by the President, Miss Pierce. Her talk was on Bible THE Normal Y. M. C. A. has started on its second year of work with very encouraging prospects. There are only two of the old officers back this year—Mr. Heath, President, and Mr. Crasske, Secretary. However, there is a large number of enthusiastic workers in the Association, and the prospects for this year are very pleasing. We were favored by a talk by Mr. Swift of Seattle, Snday, Oct. 3. This Study, and Miss Partridge, chairman of the Bible Study Committee, presented the following classes: Dormitory—Miss Sands, "Life of Christ." Jenkins' Hall—Miss Sands, "Life ot Christ." Tarte Hall—Mrs. Bever, Old Testament. Rizwan—Miss Hillis. Hogle Home—Miss Dawson. High School—Miss Bowen, Old Testament. School—Mr. Bond, Acts or Luke. A song service was held Sept. 30. At this meeting the new piano was introduced by Miss Sands. Miss Arm* strong and Mrs. Albert brought tne girls a beautiful message in song. This first week of October will be a very helpful week for our girls, as Miss Mary Baxter, the returning missionary to China, will be with us. is the first of the many good things which we are to enjoy this year. The committee chairmen for this year are: Mr. Gregory—Religious Meetings. Mr. Smith—Voluntary Study. Mr. Gloman—Membership. Mr. Berg—Employment. Mr. Hubbard—Social. Every man of the Normal and High School is urged to join with us and to get to work in the Association. Y. M. C. A. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 32 ---------- Thirty-Two We want a New Gymnasium. ATHLETICS \ THE beginning of the new school year always brings to us a spirit of new life. September, with its cool and invigorating atmosphere, together with the new experiences ol school life, causes a very noticeable itching on the part of many. Especially is this noticeable in the boys, and the boys who seem to be the most restless are sure to be football players. Their feet want to feel the contact of the oval pigskin; they want to get into the moleskins. In fact, that "peppery" feeling enters all ot the student body and even the faculty. Autumn weather is football weather and nothing else. Optimism, that confident look, was expressed in full glare upon "Sam" Carver's face as he saw the "huskies" sitting in a group during the assemblies, before he issued his call for a turnout. And when the first call was sent forth, that optimistic smile broke. A laugh it was. He was more than delighted. Two teams were out, and of the squad we had as letter men Shold, Breakey, Wold, Haracich, Kelley, and Meek, some being new men at the game, while others have seen service in other teams. The Shidler brothers have played at Burlington. Rairdon is of North Side High, Beards!ee, of Bothell, Bay and Boucher of Lynden, Brenaman of Castle Rock, and Lusk of Laurel. "Biir'Shidler and Brenaman have played on the "U. of .W freshman team. The boys took to real football training immediately under the eagle eye of Coach "Sam." The first week of such produced many sore spots and scratches, but these soon wore off, leaving the boys in a playing condition. The team are very confident of the result of their clash with Everett this year. They all say "Victory," without a doubt. The first game on our schedule was with Ferndale, whom we defeated last year and from whom we also took a defeat. It was played October seconu on our athletic field. The day proved a sorrowful one tor football in the morning, as the ram was coming down quite copiously. The field had been converted into a young lake by the downpour. But the Normal School always was rather lucky. When it came to weather, and when the time came for the game, the ram disappeared and was replaced by the sun. Much anxiety was expressed as to whether our team could handle their own with a slippery ball and field, as they had had no practice in handling the ball under such conditions. As the whistle sounded its "Go," everyone on the side lines was upon his toes. It didn't take long to convince our opponents that it would be a different story from the one last year. Normal was to receive the punt. Through a bad bounce, the ball wasn't recovered until it was on the ten-yarii line, but "Bill" Shidler ran it back to the thirty-yard line. Then, with straight football, it was carried down the field into Ferndale's territory. Within one yard of goal line the boys were penalized five yards for pushing. - But in two downs they shoved it over the line, and Wold kicked the goal. From that goal on to the end the ball was never in Normal's territory. The Normals tried several forward passes, but, due to the field conditions, made only two successful ones. Ferndale tried several, but succeeded with only one. The Normal team was notice- ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 33 ---------- We want a New Library. Thirty-Three ably strong in defensive playing. The line held strong all the time. The backfield men, being swift, were away with the ball at the signal, although on several occasions there seemed to be a lack of signal acquaintance. Normal punted twice, neither time being necessary. Rairdon at quarter directed his team in stellar style, making several brilliant plays and a thirty-yard run in the fourth quarter. When the final whistle blew, the score stood twenty-six for the Normal and zero for Ferndale. The lat-ter's team was weakened considerably by the absence of Fred Olsen, the star fullback of last year, although his brother at the same position this year showed up well. The teams lined up as follows: Normal. Ed. Shidler. Beardslee.... Mueller Ferndale. ..R. E Lamoreaux ....R. T Bartriff ..R. G Campbell Brenaman C Vale Kelley; Boucher....L. G Whitney Haracich L. T Monroe Breaky, Lusk L. E King Wm. Shidler R. H Harnden Wold F. B Olsen Bays L. H Oxford Rairdon Q Cratesberg Referees: Dahlquist and Aitken. Umpires: Plaster and Dahlquist. A tentative schedule for the year is: October 2—Ferndale, at Bellingham. October 9—Everett, at Everett. October 16—Anacortes, at Bellingham. October 23—Ferndale, at Ferndale. October 30—Bellingham High. N0V gt; 6—Mt. Vernon, at Mt. Vernon. Nov. 12—Open. Nov. 20—Anacortes, at Anacortes. Thanksgiving—Bellingham High. It is possible that Mr. Carver may get the University Sophomores here during the season. Roy Meek had his shoulder badly thrown out of place during practice, and will be out of the game indefinitely. Ben Tidball, the husky center for Normals last year, is reported to be trying out with Dobie's men at the University of Washington. The entire school wishes Ben luck in his efforts, knowing well that he can play football. GIRLS' ATHLETICS WITH the coming on of the cold weather interest in tennis is falling off and all interest is being turned to basketball. All eyes are looking everywhere for good basketball material. One glance at the number of girls would be enough to tell us that the ownership of the Kline Cup will be hotly contested for this year. There are many old girls back and also many who have played on high school teams. If you have never played before turn out and learn the game and help your class team along. Let it not be said of any class this year that they did not have enough girls turning out to make a team. Start in early and don't give up, for who knows, yours may be the class to win the cup and all because YOU turned out and helped them. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 34 ---------- Thirty-Four We want a New Gymnasium. IP THIS Joke Column can't make you smile, Pester your brains and think a while. There'll dawn on you a perfect scream (Or at least to you so it will seem). Then spring it on some one you know. Will they appreciate it? No! ! ! ! So, please, don't scorn this poor joke Ed. Get busy a while and use your head. Send in a joke once in a while, YOU may be able to make 'em smile. It relieved some poor soul to get this off his chest: Some are born with room-mates (Twins—he means—maybe she). Some achieve room-mates. And others ! Senior (Who has been carrying around for two periods an A. B. C. note from Miss Norton, which says "At Once"—"Gee! There's Miss Norton. She's on my trail. She'll scalp me." Prosch—"Another of those skin games around here." In the way of skin games—have you bought any filler for 505 notebook? $.40 first of the quarter. It's coming down. It's now $.28. We have hopes of buying it for $.10. We suggest that the "Also-Rans," whosoe'er they be, of the Senior election be made assistant joke editors as compensation—providing their future attempts don't fall as flat as their past. The Editor begs to call the Also- Rans' attention to the fact that the Messenger material being in 4:10 Oct. 1 and the election being. 9:30 Oct. 4, there can be no doubt that she is innocent of whom her contemporaries will be. (Signed) J. ED. N. B. I am not trying to disguise my identity. Ed. is not a nick-name; it is my title; J. is not my hated first name, it is my business. It is merely a device by which I keep myself from being mixed up with the Ed.-in-Chief. They just can't tell us apart. Definition—"Mattery, the art of making others believe you are interested in them when in reality they make you weary." Note—Watch your friends when they read that and see if they have the misfortune to blush. Most men look through their I'a, but they see themselves only. We can't see the point to that new cinder path down towards the swamp —unless whosoe'er contracted for it had an understanding with the village pedal polishers. Jog down it some day instead of around it, as we all do, and see what it does to your last shine. Heard in Assembly—said by a GIRL (as Coach Hennes vibrates in Assembly):—" Where have you been hiding that real, live specimen?" It's too bad, Dab, to put this in the Joke Column; we know how mortified you feel! But we learn from Miss Sperry's class that it could not come under Literary—it not being a proper literary emotion. It might come under Psychology, it being a state of mind. But we have no Psychology Department. You see just how it is. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 35 ---------- We want a New Library. Thirty-Five The Editor-in-Chief received this note just after her appointment had been announced. What could she do? Editor-in-Chief of Messenger: I am candidate for all dirty work on this good paper. Apprenticeship on "The Wheel" and "The Journal." Have a delicate touch and simple way. (Signed) ALICIA DAGMAAR. All automobiles which run on High St. are not jitneys. However, by rus|h-ing madly into the street and hailing any passing car one learns that the jitney has "Normal" inscribed in plain view. Any contribs to this column will be greatly appreciated by the J. Ed. Nell—Do birds ever get angry? Carl—Sure. I threw a stone at one once and made him soar. Father—What did you and Ed. talk about last night, dear? Daughter—Oh, we talked about our kith and kin. Small Brother—Yeth, Pop, I heard 'em. He seth, "Kin I hev a kith?" and she seth, "Yith, you kin."—Normal Record. John D.—This match won't light. Carl H.—That's funny. It lit all right a minute ago. Heard in Nature Study Dr. Herre—What can you say about the flower stalk on the dandelion plant? Student—They are long and hollow inside.. Dr. Herre—They couldn't very well be hollow anywhere else. Gertrude Kaufman in Eng. V (Confusedly)— Why—why—Mr. Parrish, I wasn't anywhere until I came into this class. Mr. Parrish—Oh, I didn't know you materialized out of ether Heard in Zoology Mr. Moody—One of the functions of life is motion. Miss McCorkle—What is the motion of the Amoeba? Mr. M.—Oh, kinda slow and stately! English 8A—A. Hurley (comparing adjectives): Ready; nearly ready; all ready. Heard at the Senate Waiter—"Will you have your steak with or without, sir?" Rairden—"Within." "A Spirited Ambition" A Normal student's ambition is, according to faculty—To learn the spirit of the age. According to students—To learn thfe age of the spirit. Trite Truths "The man who never troubles trouble till trouble troubles him—is the fellow who doesn't propose till Leap Year." How to study for an examination—Invite that member of the faculty to dinner. A Modern Romance Chap. I.—Wooing. Chap. II.—Cooing. Chap. III.—Ruing. Chap. IV.—Suing. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 36 ---------- Thirty-Six We want a New Gymnasium. Mr. Bever (In Sociology):—"What is the subject of your paper to be Miss a?" Miss C:—"Communication." Mr. Bever:—"Do you mean whispering?" Why did the class laugh? Dr. Deerwester (getting seats arranged in History, of Ed., as student leaves):—"Is that young lady coming tack, Mr. Kelly. Kelly:—"I don't know, I didn't ask her." To Rena D.: We would like to know whether you have been able to let the little bird sit in the door of his window yet? Miss Baxter (arranging students in class):—"The young men will please let the young ladies sit on the back row—since we have the windows open it's warmer back there." Clever Student:—"A girl always freezes out a fellow anyway." (Was he clever enough to be allowed four lines in this good paper?) "Help! Please, please, write a funny story on this paper—personal or impersonal. The only pre-requisite being that you solemnly believe that the Ed. won't blue pencil it. Isn't there anyone in your classes who is either witty or a boob?" This appeal was sent out by the J. Ed. and was returned with never a word or smile. What's the matter, doesn't anything funny ever happen to you? Mr. Bever (after young lady drops a knife and dare not pick it up, but looks at it now and then): ."Pick it up, because we are all watching to see if you are going to do it, anyway." Moral:—If you drop anything, pick it up quickly. "Someone else will if you don't." Polly:—"I have to beat it home and do a week's family ironing in three-quarters of an hour." Louise B.:—"I'd ask you in if your duty weren't so pressing." Dr. D. (in Hist, of Ed.):—"Where is this wisdom manifested?" Suffering Senior:—"Mine is in my teeth." Miss B., Obs. I:—"As I remember the battle of Lexington and Concord—" Now I ask you: Is not the English language ambiguous? See 6th b. History: "What did the sailors stop for?" "Wood'n water." Dab (coaching yells):—"Make those vibrations — speaking in physical terms." A Future Bluffer Miss McCarthy:—"Was Plymouth colony a success?" George: —"Yes." MissMc:—"Why?" Geo.:—"Because." Miss Mc:—"How?" Geo.:—"They made it a success." Among the Juniors Mary K. has a flattering opinion of a gentleman. Ask her. Mr. Parrish (calling roll in English class, 11:20):—"Mrs. M—" Mrs. M.:—"Thirty." Wonder what she meant? ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 37 ---------- We want a New Library. Thirty-Seven "If at First You Don't Succeed." Mrs. Thatcher:—"Mr. B. give Mr. A. the pitch for this exercise." Prof. P. B.:—"Do, Re Me." "Gosh, that's where I always fall down." They're Farmers, Too" Dr. Herre (in Ag.):—"Someone give Finding no nuts on his cocoanut tree, A million years ago, Our simian ancestor happened to see One lying directly below; He hurled it straight and fractured the block Of his howling, hapless foe, Then, learning he'd thrown not a nut, but a rock, He promptly proceeded to crow: "Hurray for peace! All war must cease— Or else annihilation; The rock makes war too horrible far For simian contemplation." The cave-man's wife his swatter mislaid, i An eon or so ago; So with sinew and bone and sticks h« made The world's first arrow and bow, A casual enemy happening by, He shot and laid him low, And watching the gentleman quiver and die He promptly proceeded to crow: "Hurray for peace! All war must cease— Or else annihiliation! The bow makes war too horrible far For cave-man contemplation!" A wise old monk was mixing a brew, me the name of two vegetables that are grown without seed.' No volunteers. "Well potatoes and sweet potatoes." Miss X.:—"How about apples?" Brown ('twas too much for him): — "O, Prunes." H. E. L. Some certuries ago; Some sulphur and charcoal and saltpeter, too, He added—how was he to know? So setting the mess on his fire— POTJF! The monk he up did blow; And as the inventor emerged through the roof, He promptly proceeded to crow: "Hurray for peace! All war mist cease— Or else annihiliation! This stuff makes war too horrible far For human contemplation!" A scientist leveled binocular glasses, A couple of days ago, While a bomb shell full of poisonous gases Burst fair amidst the foe; The noxious fumes from that fiendish shell A legion of men laid low; As the scientist looked on the work of hell, He promptly proceeded to crow: "Hurray for peace! All war must cease— Or eke annihiliation! My shell makes war too horrible by far For Christian contemplation!" —Ex. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 38 ---------- Thirty-Eight We Want a New Gymnasium. \ ALUMNI t * NELL PRATT, 1915, is at her home at Mt. View. Cleda Chichester, 1913, has the first three grades at West Mt. View School. Helen Boucher, 1913, is teaching at Kelso. Helen Byles, 1915, is a Junior at the University of Washington. Prances Greene, 1915, is teaching at Lawrence. Lew' Greene, 1915, is an assistant principal in Olympia. Lily Morrison, 1913, is a Senior ai the U. of W. Emma Wallstrand, 1911, is specializing in domestic science at Pullman College. Lola Moy, 1915, has the first three grades at Deming. Grace Uhl, 1914, has entered the U. of W. Mrs. Gertrude Barker, 1915, is at home in Bellingham. Elsie Stoddard, 1913, has B First Grade at the Sehome School here. Helen Kelly, 1913, is at the U. of W. Lytton Swartz and Walter Fegley, 1915, are teaching in Honolulu. Elsie Boyd, 1914, has first primary at Ravensdale. Bertha Simpson, 1915, has Third and Fourth Grades at Everson. Donald Croy, 1915, has six grades at Govan. Myrtle Parker, 1914, is teaching at Issaquah. Violet Parker, 1914, has Manual Training and Primary at Laurel. Christine Johnson, 1915, has Primarj room at Marietta. Laura Jeffers, 1915, has Primary at Anacortes. Eva Maude Slater, 1915, is principal at Kendall. Ada Astels, 1915, is teaching at Chehalis. Mirth Holiday, 1915, has intermediate at Alger. Nan Skalley, 1915, has Fourth Grade in the Monroe Building, Everett. Georgenia Hall, 1915, is at her homy at Santa Rosa, California. Floria Lachmund, 1915, has Seventti Grade at Eugene, Ore. Gladys Stephen, 1914, is assistant 1Y-Lrarian at the B. S. N. S. Where Last Year's Juniors Are Ben Tidball is attending the Uni-ver" ity of Washington. Grace Earles is teaching in Olympia. Victor Aitken is principal at Aide? Grove. Cora Hanse has all eight grades at Mud Bay. :.'•; Leola Hallock, Clara Fagstad and Agnes Gourlay are at their homes in Everett. Mable Wood is teaching at Newport, Oregon. Lillian May Johnson is taking a Post Graduate course at the Everett High School. Lena Sackett is at her home at Sumner, Wash. Alta Spedding has Fourth and Fifth Grades at the Roeder School, Stran-dell. Lola Barret has all eight grades at Grandview School, near Custer, Wash. Esther Baldwin has the one room school at St. John, Wash. Clara Barbazet has the 4th, 5th, and 8th grades at Chelan Falls. Lydia Beardemphl has all the grades at Nellita. Florence Redford has the primary room at Uapato. Leanah Dailey is principal at Wa- . pato. Harold Rodolf is principal at Wood-lawn. Alice Moles has the primary room at East Mt. View. Jewell Cummings and Beulah Had-field are teaching North Star School, near Ferndale. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 39 ---------- We want a New Library. Thirty-Nine PERSONALS Mr. Kelly has a soft spot for beach parties—? The Senior Class has been discovered as a very trustworthy bunch. They will pay their dues "after" the mixer. Miss Alma Armstrong, a last year's student, visited on the campus during the opening session. Flora Douglas received a delicious box of sweets from California. Kathleen Skalley received a box of beans. Result—a spread at 611 Oak street. Miss Ethel Melang is again in our midst. Better late than never. The Messenger box has been mistaken for a possession of Uncle Sam's. Senior Class Chairman:—"The motion was made, seconded and with-drawed.—" Ab. Hennes is teaching Primary work in Kealia, Kauai, Hawaii. His first letters have been received and read by all who knew him. Heard in Music IIB to be) Mrs. Thatcher:—Miss please sing the notes I have written on the blackboard. Miss sings very melodiously. Mrs. Thatcher:—But, my dear girl, that isn't the exercise I have written on the board; you have sung the Dox-ology. Were you at church last evening? Why do people persist in calling Mr. Parrish professor? Holland bulbs are now planted upside down. Since the duck season has opened "No Hunting Allowed" signs should be seen on the banks of Mud Lake. Mr. Van Horn got acquainted with the members of the Junior Class Tuesday. But—he forgot the girls. Gerry Sonner is selling pink papers by the main entrance. For Juniors only. During the past month there have been a number of spreads given at the numerous houses on the campus. Tarte Hall has had one of these, the Misses Anderson being the hostesses. Mrs. Tarte furnished the cakes and added to the general good time. Have a few more birthdays, girls, and then tell us about them, so that we will have a chance to tell others. Have you noticed the new style of doing the hair this year? It seems to be to wear it in a small wad at the back of the neck. This leaves less anchorage for the hatpin, but it eliminates the trouble of the girls having "wind-tost curls." We do not mean to be at all personal, but if you will wear your hair in tl^e "approved" way may we not speaR of it? Kodaks seem to be of great value on these bright fall days, but what are we going to do with all of the good pictures? Speaking of football teams, ours has started the season in a very creditable way, and if you want to keep up on all this sort of "dope" come out and see all of the games. They only cost you the time it takes to go and come and the standing room. Why have all the school out posing for a picture at once, and then not have it on display? That's what we thought and that is the reason why we put the one with R. G. McM. in our first issue. "It pays to advertise." Did you ever try writing this kind of a column and having a hard time in filling it? Well, do it for a day or two and see just what will come out of the top of your head. Don't let every one think that nothing funny happens in this world. Why, the biggest part of it is a joke, and I'm sure that you help to explore a bit of the humor.. A stream, of teachers was pouring ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 40 ---------- Forty We want a New Gymnasium. from the cafeteria into the Home Economics rooms recently, when one of the "hungry" stepped to a table and reqested permission to reserve a very small section for tiny Miss Nickerson, who was supposed to be just behinci. But in maneuvering for entrance from the hallway Miss Nickerson was displaced by Mrs, Thatcher, imagine the consternation of the teacher who was confronted with the problem of making a one-foot space meet a two-foot need, The arrival of Professor Parriah has forced all of the stout members of the faculty into subordinate places among "well rounded" men. And the "spare" faculty men have been nearly forced into the stout group by the arrival of the very slender Dr. Herre. With this explanation of the physical situation among our faculty men, one will be able to understand how Dr. Herre felt when he thus accosted Professor Parrish. "I am quite inclined to be offended; a student just greeted me with 'Good morning, Pro* t'essor Parrish," and i am wondering whether the salutation was irony or a blunder." The students are asking which professor should offer apology. EDENS* HALL NOTES No strangers were at Edens' Hall after Sept. 9th, as that evening Miss Hays gathered her brood together and in couples they strolled to the gallows to get acquainted and to view the beautiful sunset on Bellingham Bay. After the reading of the constitution of the Hall at the house-meeting on Sept. 21st the election of officers was held. Miss Leone Baker was duly elected president; Miss Minnie Paulson, Vice- President, Secretary and Treasurer; Misses Mae Everham, Muriel Wood, Dorothy Burrows, Ruby Ellington and Hilda Matson, councilmen. Friday, Oct. 1st, Rev. and Mrs. Hudson and small daughter, Martha, were the honored guests of Miss Hays at dinner. Later in the evening Miss Martha entertained the girls. in her bright and attractive manner. A very delightful surprise was planned by Miss Hays and Mrs. Powell for the girls of Edens' Hall on Sunday evening, Oct. 3rd. ' The parlor was artistically decorated with ivy and pink roses and the effectiveness of the scene was greatly enhanced by the girls in their light frocks. Miss Hayts, as hostess, presided over the tea table, which had as a most attractive centerpiece a huge tray of Mrs. Powell's delicious home-made biscuits, which were served-with tea and Marguerites. Refreshments over, an impromptu program was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Powell favored those present with a very charming selection, "A Piece I Learned When I Was Sixteen—'Whispering of Love.' " Miss Hays accompanied the girls in some old-time favorites, which were succeeded by several instrumental selections and a reading or two. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 41 ---------- Forty-One ABSOLUTE SAFETY Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Building Bellingham, Wash. 7 *._., The Smart Young Miss will look charming in these New Suits They were made for her, designed, cut and trimmed to suit the smiling moods of the young lady of 14 to 18 years of age, and they are certainly the prettiest and best suits we have ever offered at these prices. $15.00 $17.50 and $19.50 Made of fine all wool materials, poplin, whipcord, and serge in the wanted shades, brown, navy, green, wisteria and black. Some are trimmed with fur, braid or velvet; others made perfectly plain or belted. J. B. WAHL ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 42 ---------- Forty-Two | ^raoNE~iii~~ I s For Your D r u g S t o r e Needs. Free Delivery j IOWT PHARMACY! I V ^ TT M^ Coroer Dock and Holly Streets [ 4._.._.._.._. .._.._.._ .._.._.._.._._.._.._.._,_._.* Teacher:—What lessons do we learn from the attack on the Dardanelles? Pupil:—That a strait beats three kings, Dad says. I SPECIAL—The Little Student Photo j | 50c PER DOZ. | s Just the thing to exchange with your Normal Friends. i i GROUP PHOTO NORMAL STUDENTS 1 I 1915 CLASS j I On Display at our studio. Price 50c. j I SANDISON S T U D I O [ I Over 5-10 and 15c Store. j r _ . . j j Office Phone 975. Res. Phone 907. j | DR. T. M. BARLOW j 7 Dentist j I Rooms 335-36-37 First National Bank Building Bellingham, Washington, j I I agla.aa—ll^aa—ai—aa—ai^ai^aa—aa^aa^aa^al^aa ••—ii—M^nn^n-.-aa—aa—aa—aa^aa—aa—M—aaft Appleton Fisher, in Observation:—The man who halted on third base to congratulate himself failed to make a home run. M A C K L I N j I 1325-1331. Commercial Street. j - The s t o r e t h a t s e t s t h e p a c e in prices. We a l w a y s a im t o g i v e j 1 a b e t t e r value for t h e money. j i DRY GOODS, UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, EMBROIDERY, LACE, RIB- 1 [ BONS, NOTIONS, MEN'S FURNISHINGS. j I May Manton Patterns I I _. . ,J, - ^ _ „ ,a „ ai •« •• aa aa aa rn nn m m „ „„ ,n , „ „ „ „ nl|r 1 Phones: 70 and 120. TS28-30 Elk Street. 1 I Model Transfer Storage Co. I j F. J. MOUSO, Prop. I j Successor to Larson's Livery Transfer and F. A. Transfer. j j GENERAL DRAYING. 7 1 Moving Vans and Auto Trucks. Bellingham, Wash. { ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 43 ---------- Forty-Three P A C I F I C S T E A M L A U N D RY ESTABLISHED 1889 1728-1738 Ellis Street Phones: Main 126 WE DO ROUGH DRY WASHING We have a s t r i c t l y hand work d e p a r t m e n t . j Our bleaching which is h a r m l e s s to your linen is - made by e l e c t r i c i ty WE ARE ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE i.—.^..—..—.—..—..—..—..—..—..—,.—» —».—.» ,_„„_.»_.,_..—.»_.._..—..—..—4 An optimist is one v. ho makes lemonade Gf the lemons handed him. EMPIRE MEAT AND GROCERY CO. EVERYTHING TO EAT. FOUR DELIVERIES A DAY. PHONES—986, 987, 888. 1313 DOCK STREET. j . , . ._„_.„_.„ * Merry Day (Obs. II):—"I have had my arms broken several times, but always the same one." Miss Baxter:—"Good! That is certainly interesting." The Elk Street Pharmacy IS YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE. Our Phone number is 884. We are pleased to deliver merchandise or goods *._. ._. .._.._.. : .._.* ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THE Van Wyck Dairy Ice Cream, But= ter, Cream and Milk Or call Tel. No. 87. 1417-19 Dock Street. MORSE HARDWARE CO. | 1025-1039 ELK STREET I * * 1 Immense Stock Prompt Service J Satisfaction Guaranteed j ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 44 ---------- Forty-Four If it takes a woodpecker with a rubber bill nine days to peck a hole thru a cedar log that would make 11,023 shingles, when it takes 1,179 shingles to sell for $1.98, how long would it take a grasshopper with a wooden leg to kick the seeds out of a dill jpickle? -* This Is No Joke j QUALITY, VARIETY, VALUE AND ECONOMY IS WHAT j YOU GET WHEN YOU TRADE WITH US. I i —x— ! KEMPHAUS CO. Bellingham's Lowest Price Cloak and Suit Store. DRY GOODS—WOMEN'S FURNISHINGS PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS. 10 Per Cent. Discount to Normal Students. ! Demands Some Boards Make for Teachers Wanted:—A Genuine School Teacher. One who can milk a cow, chop wood, play the piano, and rock the cradle. * Little Clarence:—Pa, what is an optimist? Fond Father:—An optimist, my son, is a person who doesn't care what happens if it doesn't happen to him. "Pa, what's a football coach?" "Ambulance, I guess." «|» n—• gt; •• " «« •« gt; gt; '" •" " «" •" "» «» «—••—« » gt;—•• .•—.•—•. • gt; ••{» JASIDINE i i THE ONLY PERFUMED INK | "Wilson-DSTobles-Ba-rr Co. 1 LEADING GROCERS 1 i ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 45 ---------- Forty-Five j WE CATER TO i Normal Students' trade and carry everything in Groceries, Fruits and | Vegetables. We have our own Home Baking Department. SWEET GROCERY CO. Phones—417, 418. 1021 Elk Street. *» Bring Your Printing and Stationery Troubles to us. | Other People do, Why j I Not You? . . . ! . — — i Union Printing, Binding j t and Stationery Company j [ Elk St. - Bellingham ) ! I 1 THE PICKERING HARDWARE CO. j 1317 Commer.cial Street. ! CAN fill your requirements for Hardware, Plumbing, Sporting Goods, I Stoves and Ranges, Paints and Cutlery. t —-* I"^- '—•—"^—"^ —'—««—« lt; « »»—«•- « «n— gt;n » ••— gt;« »—_»—•• a a _ _ a a ^ a a ii a gt;|» 1 THE H O M E S T O R E | A. LAWSON 1312-1314 Bay Street j Wlrn you think of Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, right » prices, think of the HOME STORE I 10 per cent. Discount to Normal Students ] i _ a a _ _ a a^a a _ a a _ aa— gt;a—a a—a a— gt;a—a a—Hi—ui « « _ n i i — « a ^ « i ^ « » — a a—a a—.a gt; ^ a«—M—a a ^ a a—«—MJ» COLLINS CO. Cut Rate Druggists KODAKS! WE DEVELOP AND PRINT KODAK PICTURES FOR AMATURES. I Phone 21. Holly Street. Bellingham, Wash. ( | „ _ _ I _ _ a _ _ l a _ a l — . „ _ » — B l — I I — I I — I I — 1 gt; — H — I I - - M — « ^ - n — « _ M » — M — . 1 — • » — • • _ • • — I I U ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 46 ---------- Forty-Six « ! • « — « i - M C K A Y HAS THE MACHINES FOR P/C/V/C PARTIES COME AND SEE ME. Phone 528. I- 1203 Dock Street, f ,„ „ „ „ „ lin „r|t Officer:—"Why did you order your prisoner to sit down here?" Soldier:—"Cos o' the thistles, sir." Phone 354. 211 West Holly. BELLINQHAM HARNESS CO. FOR HIGH GRADE TRUNKS AND BAGS, SUIT CASES AND LADIES PURSES. I I — M — M — • * First Traveler (cheerily):—"Fine day, isn't it?" Second Ditto (haughtily):—"Sir! You have the advantage of me, I don't know you." First Ditto:—"Humph! I fail to see the advantage." BRING YOUR SHOE TROUBLES TO MORLAN'S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Shoes repaired while you wait at prices that are the lowest 1224 Elk St. - - Dtllinjhatn, Wash. S T A N D A R D A U T O O O. AGENTS FOR OVERLAND CARS. We do repairing and overhauling. CARS FOR HIRE DAY OR NIGHT Full stock of U, S. Tires. Phone 343—1215 Dock St. ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 47 ---------- Forty-Seven C. M. FARNUNG G. H. FARNUNG Principal Barber Shop THE MOST MODERN AND UP-TO-DATE SHOP IN THE CITY. ! .„..:;:::::::::I:L:::: j * Massages—Vibrator, Vacuum, Hand and Ultra Violet Ray. { Hair Cutting a Specialty Alaska Building, Beliingham. I TARTE HAhh I DORMITORY FOR GIRLS I A place where the best room and board, including the use of laundry, can be had at the following rates: I Double rooms, per week. $4.25 Single rooms, per week, $5.00 I | E V E R Y T H I N G F U R N I S H ED ! — *— MRS. TARTE, Matron Three minutes' walk from Normal. 626 HIGH ST. T . _ . . _ „ _ • . — . . — . . — . . — . . — . . — » . — . —— —..—.._..—..—.—..—..—..—.—... Tom Oakes (After football practice)':—"Sam! Sam! I've lost my locker key, and my clothes are in the locker. How can I get into it?" Mr. Carver:—"I haven't any key and the registrar's office is closed." Tom O.:—"How'll I get home, then?" Mr c.:— "Oh, don't let that worry you. The janitor has a barrel with both ends* out." ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page 48 ---------- Forty-Bight I The student who gets a poor start in school will be in trouble all the year. Eye-j strain is a handicap that can be removed j by the right glasses fitted and made by j Woll. Exclusive Optometrist and Optician. 205 W. Holly. ! s Phone 34,52 1 G. G BARKER SON J FLORISTS j PLANTS SEEDS BULBS I 313 W. Holly Street Bellingham I .„ „ _ , _ , .at. Dr. Herre (In Agriculture):—Mr. Follis, what is the difference between well-water and rain-water?" Mr. Follis:—Why—er—well-water has bacteria, germs and molecules— and—and— (Laughter) . ^ n || M M II M M ,,„ gt; ( , ,„ ,M „ ,„ |M| „ „ nn 1, t. Watch Rolph's Windows CTFCTRIC • » I WT ^ gt; " WIRING AND I— l-*—- SUPPLIES "Rolph Harnesses the Juice" 4»- ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page [ii] ---------- : WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL , SCHOOL 1 BELLINOHAM SEVENTEENTH YEAR — * — !' ENLARGED FACULTY AND INCREASED FACILITIES. BUILDINGS MODERN AND EQUIPMENT COMPLETE. CLIMATIC AND SCENIC CONDITIONS UNSURPASSED. COURSES OF STUDY PREPARING FOR PRIMARY WORK, RURAL SCHOOL WORK AND ! GENERAL WORK IN TEACHING. ', STUDENTS MAY ENTER AT ANY TIME. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, WRITE TO THE PRESIDENT FOR A BULLETIN. * State Normal School BELLINQHAn, WASHINGTON ---------- Messenger - 1915 October - Page [iii] ---------- READYT-°WEAR * - Styles are Assured Styles *~— - n n • ii •i •• •«- n h n n ll|lPPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:11616
Title: Weekly Messenger - 1916 July 7
Date: 1916-07-07
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1916_0707 ---------- Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School Vol. I. BELLINGHAM, WASH., FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1916 NO. 3 ^ PROF. BOND ON A .-ABU l^^lH^^IWi l^^^klSi:ifM i^^^^t/^ HHS «»• l^^^Hi ^^^^^•*v '&apos
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1916_0707 ---------- Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School Vol. I. BELLINGHAM, WASH., FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1916 NO. 3 ^ PROF. BOND ON A .-ABU l^^lH^
Show more1916_0707 ---------- Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School Vol. I. BELLINGHAM, WASH., FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1916 NO. 3 ^ PROF. BOND ON A .-ABU l^^lH^^IWi l^^^klSi:ifM i^^^^t/^ HHS «»• l^^^Hi ^^^^^•*v ''^^^^M'-'i SHE'" 6s?^'l*-fi;i"i':. • Much is being said these days on the subject of school spirit—about boosting for your school—about taking part in all the school activities, and that is as it should be. The student that gets the most out of his school life is the one first of all that puts most into it—that pays the price. He is first of all a student, doing noteworthy school work, ranking high in al his subjects, and yet limiting himself to such a program that this may be done and yet time left for an active part in his class functions, in some literary society or club, in some form of school athletics. He will subscribe for and contribute to the school paper. He will feel a responsibility for the school spirit. He will have a good word for the good things of the school. He wil go out at graduation and live and work in a maner that will honor his' school. The student that does classroom work only and takes no part in the school life apart from the classroom is not only not doing his share, but he is deliberately robbing himself, for he is missing a valuable form of training that can be had in no other way. But, on the other hand, a student may take part in his school yells and parades. He may take part in tile class plays and class fights. He may go out wiith the best words for the school, but if he fails to lead a wholesome life in the community to Which he goes; or, if his mental equipment is limited because, of neglect here, all his boosting will be of a minus quantity and sheer mockery. A regular fellow then is that student that stands high in his work, and at the same time has time for a smile and good word for every stu-dent he meets; one that is habitually good natured; one that is back of everything good connected with the school. E BY B. H BAIGARDT One of the most universally satisfactory lecturers who have appeared at the Normal School is Mr. B. R. Baum-gardt of Los Angeles, Cal., who spoke on the morning of July 5, on Norway, Sweden and Switzerland; in the evening on "The Romance of Human Progress," and in the afternoon of July 6 on "Shakespeare, the Man and His Times." In his first lecture he dealt with the physical environment of the three nations under discussion and their relations to the neighboring nations because, as he said, the character of a nation or an individual is attributable chiefly to environment After sketching rapidly a few of the great historical events, which bear most intimately upon current history in those countries. He gave a most "nteresting account of present conditions. "The Romance of Human Progress" is an illustrated lecture of absorbing interest, as also was the address on "Skakespeare, the Man and His Times." Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, assistant in the Boys' and Girls' Club work Of the National Bureau of Agriculture, has postponed her coming until July 20th and 21st. T The Trustees of the school have shown (their appreciation of the Weekly Messenger. They have authorizes the publication of an advertisement and are arranging to send out fifty copies of the paper each week. The trustees also appreciate what The Messenger said about the parking of autos on the campus and have decreed that this nuisance shall be abated and that the walks shall no longer bfe used as a driveway. Cement posts will shortly be installed at the entrance of the ground to prevent vehicles from coming in. DRAMATIC EVENT ON JULY 14. Students are evidencing interest in the dramatic treat announced for the evening of July 14th, when Prof. Hop-pe and associate cast will stage the dramatic event of the summer session. Like performances in the past under Prof. Hoppe's direction have proven uniformly delightful. In conection with the Fourth of July celebration held in Bellingham, President Nash gave the address of the day. He began with reference to Washington, the father of the country, and voiced earnest appreciation of him and those who served with him in the Revolutionary days. He recited the growth of the republic stimulated by the best blood of foreign countries. He referred to the "hyphen" as the handle of the sensationalist, and expressed the belief that the great majority of the foreign-born citizens of the United States today are strong lovers of the stars and stripes; that they hold the flag of their adopted counitry above the flag of any other country and will as quickly defend it as the native-born citizens. He expressed hope for peaceful settlement of the troubles with Mexico; paid a glowing tribute to the flag, our emblem of freedom; recounted the blessings conferred by the Declaration of Independence in the National Constitution; pleaded for the increaseu need of one-hundred per cent men, and closed with a confident note as to the future of our nation. His reference to the "hyphenates" was in part as follows: (Continued on Page Eight.) T PHASES STUDENTS At the assembly hour this morning Director Carl Faelten of the Faelten Pianoforte School, Boston, delighted the students and teachers with an exceptionally pleasing piano recital. In interpretation of the masters, in technique, and in power of execution, Prof. Faelten takes his place with the great artists of the world. The program rendered was as follows: Sonata Op. 10, No. 2 Beethoven Allegro—iAllegretto—Presto. Nocturne, Op. 9, No. 1 Valse, Op. 64, No. 1... ..... Prelude, Op. 28, No. 7 Chopin Etude Op. 10, No. 4 "Kammenoi Ostrow" Rubenstein Hungarian Rhapsody No. 4 Liszt THESPIANS ACTIVE. The Thespians are living and have had an excellent time already this year. The Thespians are a good crowd. LOFEDIMM Fl Dr. A. E. Winship, editor of the Journal of Education of Boston, Mass., in reporting his visit to Seattle, Ta-coma, Everett and Bellingham, spoke as follows in the Journal of June 8th.* "It was left for Bellingham to give the keenest thrill, for here a new wonder was in demonstration, an educational wonder. "I was in the^ State of Washington the first year of the establishment of the State Normal School. This was then Whatcom. Indeed, the Bellingham of today was then four different municipalities, of which Whatcom and Fairhaven were the most important. "Dr. E. T. Mathes was the president until about two years ago, when he was succeeded by Hon. Geo. W. Nash, whom I knew as a professor in Yankton College, as State Superintendent of South Dakota, and as president of the normal school at Aberdeen in that state. "I had known the city, the normal school and Mr. Nash for twenty years bult found that I had not known the combination. "Here is a normal school that has nearly doubled its professional enrollment in a little more than a year? that has a definite professional registration when I was there in April of more than a thousand making it one of the eight largest state normal schools in America. "A more beautiful location could not be, with the mountain forests of evergreens creeping up to the back doors, glorious Puget Sound—isle dotted and forest fringed—stretching out to the sunset, and the wonderful Olympics giving their benediction in the horizon. "Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and Bellingham, something wonderful in them all. "To have seen most of this evolution makes a Bostonian feel as though he were almost a Washingtonian.' In an earlier issue of this excellent paper there appeared the following editorial mention of the teaching force of our institution: "Few phases of American education today are cause for greater humiliation than the persistent attempt of many university men, foundation exploiters and some representatives of the United States Bureau of Education to underestimate the faculties of state normal schools. "This has led us to make some in- (Continued on Page Eight.) ---------- Page 2 ---------- THE WEEKfiY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1916 I WAS THINKING? Whack. s£ s£ * Right on the back and I turned and. * * * Saw him there when I was * * * In a fog and. * * * Things didn't seem. * * * Just right and so I * * * Turned and he was. * * * Smiling there at. * * * Me with his friendly. * * * Whack he said a word. * * * Or two of kindest cheer. * * * Which were like. * * * The bluest patch of. * * * A summer sky that. Showed when storms. Were thru and I went. * * * On and there was no. * * * Fog because he had. * * * Such a friendly. * * * Whack that I thot. * * * If every fellow had. * * * Such a regular way there. * * * Wouldn't be much of. * * * This fog that blurs. * • * * Our little scope of. * * * Happiness and everything. * * * Would be just right for. * * * You1 and me because we. * * # Were that way anyway. Let's try to keep that. Gear of fellowship in high. * * V You and I. T T For some time there has been an evident need of a system to control and distribute outside activities of students. In order to meet the requirement of the hour a committee of the faculty composed of Miss Baxter, Miss Willoughby and Mr. Bever, reported a plan to the faculty which was adopted at a meeting held on Thursday, the 29th. The plan provides: 1. The number of points which may be carried by any student during a semester shall not exceed twenty. 2. The total number of points carried by a student who does barely passing work shall not exceed ten. 3. Failure in any subject shall reduce the total number of points five. 4. Schedule of points: Students' Association President 15 Secretary 12 Other members of Board of Control 7 Y. W. C. A. President ...: 12 Other officers and cabinet mem. 5 Y. M. C. A. President 12 Other officers and Cabinet Mem." 5 Messenger Staff Editor | .......; 15 Business Manager ....15 Assistant Editors . 7 Reporters 5 Klipsun Staff Editor f ,15 Business Manager ...„ 15 Assistant Editors .., .....7 Reporters '.-. :....•. 5 Cafeteria Manager , —.. ., 7 Director of Kitchen . 7 Special Assistants 7 Book Store Manager 15 Assistants 10 House President At Edens Hall 5 Class Officers Senior President 10 Senior Secretary and Treasurer 7 Junior President 7 Junior Secretary and Treasurer 7 Other Classes, President 5 Other Classes Sec. and Treas 4 cTVIuller C Asplund JEWELERS TO THE NORMAL SCHOOL TRADE HOME OF Holeproof Hosiery for Men, Women and • Children 122-126 E. HOLLY CORNER R. R. AVENUE Complete Stock of Waterman, Parker and Conklin Fountain Pens Next to First National Bank 1916 B. S. N. S. Class Pins Natural Talent and Years of Experience Make Our Barbers Second to None. NATIONAL BARBER SHOP J. D. McDonald, Prop. 1304 Dock Street THE MANX HAIR STORE JESSIE E. LEE, Prop. 1216 Dock St., Bellingham, Washington VISIT OUR ATTRACTIVE PARLORS You will be convinced it is a pleasure to have your work done by us cAmerican Theatre Bellingham's Best Photo Play House FRIDAY and SATURDAY, July 7-8, FLORENCE ROCKWELL in "HE FELL IN LOVE WITH HIS WIFE" TUESDAY ONLY, MABEL TALIAFERRO in "SNOWBIRDS" SUNDAY and MONDAY, July 9-10, RALPH HERZ in "THE PURPLE LADY" WEDNESAY and THURSDAY, BLANCH SWEET in "THE BLACK LIST" PATRONIZE YOUR NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR Fancy and Staple Groceries; Confectionery and Ice Cream U. S. Postoffice.Sub-Station No. 8 Phone 1011 NORMAL GROCERY P. G gt; Gulbransen, Prop. 700 Cedar St. Phone 130 DR. E. W. TURNER Dentist Fischer Building Literary Societies President ...Jr 5 Members . "....3 Plays and Oratorios Principal parts in public performances - 10 Other parts requiring regular attendance at rehearsals ...5 Oratory, Declamation or Debate Participants in public cbntests........lO Athletic Teams Manager 12 Members or substitutes in team: Football .......10 Basketball 5 Baseball : ....'..........7 Track 7 It was further decided that the regular society meetings on Thursday evening be discontinued'and that the societies be required to hold their regular meetings either in the afternoon, or on Friday or Saturday evenings. ---------- Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIPAy, JULY 7, 1916 3 Dr. H. S. Curtis promises, td be with us during the week of July 17th. While at the Normal he will {Co-oper-ate with Misfe liickersoji. Upbringing before . the students the latest and best helps in Education and Play. Dr. Curtis was the- founder of the Play *• ground Movement in America and for a number of years served .as secretary of the organization. A LETTER FRQM ....... ALTHEA HOLMES FAVORBLY IMPRESSED. Before leaving Bellingham after his series of lectures, Prof. Garland A. Bricker of the Syracuse University gave the following interview, to the Bellingham Daily Herald: "During the past five years, I have spoken before fifteen of the leading summer schools of the country and in none have I secured a better response from the student body than at Bellingham State Normal School. The students are alive to their purposes in attending the school, and it has been a genuine delight to lecture to them aboult the things that are so potent in securing a better country life in America. "Of the faculty I may say that those with whom I have had occasion to work have shown me "the most cordial attention and their co-operation could not have been better. I have found here a live group of educators. And, if I may make one more statement, I desire to give special commendation on account of the evidence that has come to my notice, of the splendid management of this institution, of which my friend, Dr. Nash, is the worthy executive." NEAR PROF. CAVE Superintendent Cave of the Normal school faculty delivered the commencement address at Port Townsend on the 16th instant, Superintendent Drake reports that a thousand people were out to hear the address and that Superintendent Cave's message was much apreciated. Patronize the advertisers. Hijea, Hawaii; June 1, 1916. Dear Dr. Nash: — When I left Normal last summer I promised you and Mr. Hulse to write to the Normal and tell how I liked the islands. I'm ashamed that I did not keep my promise sooner. • The alumni record card which I am returning made me remember. I have been too busy having a good time. I have been teaching the primary grade in Pahala, a short distance away, unitl recently, when the principal became ill here, and I am now filling her place. We teach the chidren of the laborers on the sugar plantations—a mixture of Hawaiians, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Portugese, Koreans, Porto Ricans and Filipinos, not to mention combinations of these. White children all attend private schools. Teaching is certainly interesting over here I am appointed to teach in Honolulu next year and shall go there the first of August. I suppose you have read in the papers that Mauna Loa is in eruption. We cimbed part way up to see the flow. Kilauea, which we go to see often, is very active now, too. The lava is nearly up to the top. We are twenty-four miles from Kileauea. It seems quite wonderful to be riding along at night and see the glow from two volcanoes, one on either side. They are like two huge bonfires, only perfectly still, seen from a distance. I spent a week in Honoulu when I arrived here from the coast and also my Christmas vacation. I think it is worth while coming over here just to see the beach at Waikiki—(it offends everyone here, if you do not accent the first syllable) and the natives surf-riding on boards. I will never admit that Waikiki is more beautiful than our Puget Sound but I sat there all day my second day in Hon olulu. It shades from sapphire to emerald and near the shore lighter colors of every tint, and here and there patches of surf coming in. And the sunlight is so very bright. I went around Oahu and so saw the Pali, another wonderful sight. So now I want to go around Mani and Kanai. Teachers usually have fine times on the plantations. I have enjoyed every day. We play tennis, go in swimming, or autoing every day. The nearest town, Hilo is fifty-four miles away, so the plantation is a little world itsef. We go to Chinese and Hawaiian uans, have dances ourselves and attend anything else to which the "George Smaby has never been neutral when it came to boosting the Normal school by buying advertising space in any of its publications. He deserves the patronage of the students and teachers." Engberg's Pharmacy^ HEADQUARTERS FOR EASTMAN KODAKS "If it isn't an Eastman, it isn't a Kodak" The Best Developing and Printing in the City. Bring in Your Films. J\ Editor of Messenger. DAVID HINTZ CLYDE LANSING NORMAL TAXI CO. Let us talk to you about your recreation trips. They won't cost much. SPELL OF THE YUKON BALLADS OF THE CHEECHAKO By ROBERT SERVICE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE, TENNYSON, MILTON, BROWNING, EMERSON, SCOTT, HOLMES, STEVENSON, WHITTIER E. T. MATHES BOOK CO. LEOPOLD GRILL Food prepared amidst sanitary surroundings, superior service, moderate prices. Merchants' Luncheon every week day from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m., 40c. We serve a five-course dinner every evening from 5 to 8 for 60c, six-course Sundays for 75c. Telephone 3790 for Table Reservations FOR LYNDEN STAGES CALL 1801 or come to HALL'S CONFECTIONERY STORE across the street from the American Theatre, Dock Street. We leave Bellingham at 6:45 a. m., 10:30 a. m., 2:30 p. m., 4:00 p. m., 5:30 p. m. daily; also leave 11:00 p. m. Saturday Evenings. We wlil leave at 9:30 a. m. when two or more wish to go. natives invite the "hooles," or white people. The climate on my part of Hawaii is perfect—not too warm nor too cool. In Honolulu and on the "Hilo side" of Hawaii it is more tropical, damp and too warm. I have enjoyed th+s year more than I ever did any other. Please remember me to Miss Norton, Dr. Deerwester, Mr. Hulse and Mr. Epley—I suppose Miss Drake is not in Bellingham—and to Mr. Bever and Mr. Bond. I always marveled how Mr. Bond never forgot my name at any time! And I did appreciate all those recommendations Miss Norton and Mr. Hulse sent our for me. I expect to be in the islands one year more and then am going to try to go up to Alaska I have noticed that everyone who leaves the Normal finds some excuse to come back at least once and I shall probably be calling at your office in a year to beg for more of Mi^3 Norton's recommendations, with which she is so generous Mrs Tupper, who attended Normal last year, is in Fairbanks, Alaska? I should appreciate your letting me know very much I can imagine how busy everyone is at Normal just now. I am afraid this long letter will take up some valuable time With best wishes to the faculty, Sincerely ALTHEA HOLMES. In Memoriam. Those who have crossed the great divide: 1. Ethel Anderson. 2. Alice Dunlop. 3. Alice McKee. Those lying at death's door: Father be near when my feet Are slipping o'er the brink I am nearer, nearer death, Nearer now than I think. 1. Chas. J. Foster (recently) .. 2. Bern Saiterbo (lately). 3. Edward Ganon. ---------- Page 4 ---------- 4 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1916 The Weekly Messenger If you don't cultivate the boosting habit in life, then as far as your career is concerned, you are ready for the flowers and slow- music. Entered in the postofHce at Bellingham, Wn., as second class matter. EDITOR - F. CLARENCE DAKLQUIST BUSINESS MANAGER - DAN C. HALL. ASSOCIATE MANAGERS— DBLBERT HENNES, ELMER RILEY COSBY JACKSON, INGA RILEY following Sunday. Mr. Stone was the father of Misses Lida and Thressa Stone who were students of this institution during tne past year. The sympathy of teachers and students is extended to members of the sorrowing family. WASHINGTON Don't you like our west land forests, Where the sea wind ever sighs, Where the grass is always greener, 'Cause of smiles from summer skies? Don't you like our high white mountains, Back of hazy, purple hills, Where the winding trails are calling, Where the lonesome Bob White trills? Don't you like our land of flowers, Rhododendron flower, too; Don't you love our statehood flower, For our land is calling you? Some of the entertainers of the summer have complained that the student audiences were not altogether courteous. The least that we can dp as students is to give respectful attention to the people who come in from the outside to instruct and entertain us during these summer months. A few thotless or inconsiderate individuals may bring discredit on an entire institution. The Messenger hopes thalt no adverse criticism may hereafter be heard. WE CAN SAVE THE PtOPiE OF BELUNGHAM S72,000 A YEAR If all the men and women of Bellingham brought their old hats here to b-.e renovated the difference between what they would pay me and what they collectively would pay for new hats would save them $72,000 in. twleve months. Your share of this saving is waiting for you. Bellingham Hat Renovatory PHONE 1810 WEST HOLLY STREET Read Prof. Bond's article on "What Constitutes a Regular Fellow." It's worth while una will ?ro\e helpful. The Messenger is your paper and any suggestions for its improvement will be gratefully received by the management. Get busy and hand in a live article next week. We call your attention to "Those who have crossed the great divide,, in the "In Memoriam" column. Let it not be thought that they are really dead—they are only married. You students who are to teach next year and intend to buy your winter outfits-, remember that the Bellingham merchants have the best that the market can offer, and their prices are right. You will .find in our advertisers very reliable firms. Whether or not the growing generation will be a patriotic one with high ideals of national honor and the backbone to live up to their ideals; whether or not they will cherish the memories of America's great men ana strive to live up to the standards they have set; whether or not they will make true womanhood or manhood the only stepping stone to their ambitions; whether or not they will get the fullest measure that life can give, by being able to appreciate nature and the sublimity of all art—all depends upon the teacher who shapes the mold and makes the cast in the school room. It is an awful responsibility. Are you striving to so make yourself that you shall be capable of it? ELECTRIS SHOE REPAIRING WHILE YOU WAIT A specialty in Rubber Soles, Black, White and Tan for ladies and gent3 Our Work and Prices are Right CHAMPION SHOE SHOP 1309 DOCK ST. OPPOSITE LEOPOLD HOTEL 8 All Goods Reduced 15 to 30 Per Cent You Pay for No Bad Accounts nor Solicitor Everything Sold for Less PHONE 304 1316 COMMERCIAL I Have you subscribed for The Messenger? Are you boosting? Are you taking an active part in all school activities? Do you know what Dr. Nash and the recommendation committee think of students who are luke warm in their school patriotism? Better check up. The new credit system which the faculty has decided to introduce into the Normal will eliminate the danger of overworking willing students, because they are capable, in the elective ofices, and at the same time it will distribute the honorary positions more evenly among the students. The school has grown to such a size that some method had to be adopted and the students should feel grateful to the faculty for the excellent plan, as it gives ambitious students a great deal of latitude and at the same time acts as a safety valve for over-ambit' ious students. Word has been received at the Normal that Mr, Mark Stone died at Port Townsend on Friday, June 30th, and thait he was buried at Lynden the The big Chautauqua advertised in the summer school bulletin will begin on July 22nd and the regular normal entertainment features will be concluded before that time. A special price of $1.50 for the seven days will be given to students of the institution, this being nearly a half price concession. It is confidently expected that large numbers of the summer students will take advantage of the opportunity to hear the splendid music, lectures and other entertaining features of the highest type. BATTERSBY BROS. ALWAYS RELIABLE COOL FOOTWEAR Summer Wear for Tennis Court, Gymnasium or Bathing Beach Agents for MUNSING WEAR OUR MEATS ARE THE BEST AND PRICES REASONABLE SANITARY MEAT MARKET PHONE 416 1017 ELK ST. A NEW PUN OF During the second semester of the present school year a faculty investigation showed that the teachers were not marking on a uniform basis and a plan was adopted whereby the plus and minus should be eliminated and marks should be given the students only as, A, Excellent; B, Good; C, Fair, and D, barely Passable; Condition and Fail. Pacific Laundry" Established in 1889 "WE GIVE QUALITY, WORK AND SERVICE" We have recently installed a universal press which takes care of gentlemen's and ladies' suits. We guarantee chinchilla coats but not the buttons. ALL WORK DONE AT REASONABLE PRICES Phone 126 and 127 1728-1738 Ellis Street Grades sent to parents or students are reported only: Pass, Cond., or Fail. During the semester-preceding the investigation a type study of twenty-three teachers revealed a distribution of^the marks as follows: A 45%, B 42%, C 6%, D 1%, Cond. 3%%, Fail 2%. After the faculty had decided that no more than ten percent of the students should be marked A, and no more than five per cent Fail, with the other marks distributed at the intervening points, the following record was obtained: A 16%, B48%%, C 25%, D 6%, Cond. 2^%, Fail 2%. The new showing indicates a decided improvement in the harmonization, of grades. Be a regular fellow. Subscribe for the Mesenger and patronize our advertisers. Business men, do you know that the summer students spend over $90,- 000 in Bellingham during the summer session? What are you doing to get their trade? ---------- Page 5 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1916 ip- YOU had had $100.00 invested with THE STATE BUILDING LOAN ASSOCIATION last year, you would have received a check on January 15th for $8.58 (90 per cent of the earnings) and still have 95c additional to your credit. (See last week's "Messenger" for explanation as to this.) I.jii invest l IF YOU had put away a few dollars each month with us last year, they would have earned 9V2 per cent interest, compounded semiannually. (See last week's Messenger" for our plan for monthly depositors.) 90 per cent of the earnings on $1,000 for the year 1915. IF YOU desire further proof as to the earnings for our members, or as to the security, ask any of the local bankers, or write the Hon. C. W. Clausen, State Auditor, Olympia, Wash. The more thoroughly you investigate us the better we shall like it. I dichft! IF YOU would like to know more about our Association, do not hesitate asking for full particulars on account of not having anything to invest at present This coming year you may be able to save a portion of your salary, and we want you to become familiar with our Association. Whether or not you open a savings account with us now is a second consideration. inconvenient for you to call at our office, we shall be glad to call at your home there are several at your house who wish to know more about our Association—the more the merrier. €|IF you have lost money in fake propositions, do not judge us accordingly—it would be unfair to both of us. GUY HUDGINS 1304y2 Elk Street Local Representative; Phones: Office 3003; Res. 178 ---------- Page 6 ---------- 6 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1916 MgiKiiKiiHiigga^ WR1TTIN FOR THE MESSENGER BY AN OFFICER i?illlIliS!g!iIll^^ One of the great live issues before the American people today is that or preparedness. It is rapidly resolving into, not the question of for or against preparedness, but what reasonably constitutes preparedness. Before even the question can be logically settled, the people of this country must determine for themselves just what position they desire the country to take. If they want the country to take place among the world powers, if they want the country to maintain the islands that it has aken in the doctrines that have been advocated, if the country is to enter the commercil competition of the world, steps looking to an adequate preparedness to meet any emergency must be taken. The world affairs of today have shown only too clearly that there are still many affairs which seemingly cannot be settled by peaceful methods of arbitration. As long as this condition exists the United States must be prepared to maintain her rights and privileges by any means which may be necessary. The people of this country are pround of the fact that the country is the richest one in the world, but we are only as rich as we are able to defend our possessions. Everyone, from President Wilson down to the most private of private citizens, have marched in preparedness parades; congressmen have preached it at banquets and Chautauqua gatherings; the press is almost unanimously in favor of the movement. In fact the people are shouting at their congressmen to prepare. Congressmen are shouting back at the people preparedness arguments. Then, why not prepare and not waste more energy agitating the subject? Ninety per cent of the people of this country believe in rational preparedness—military, industrial and scientific—the kind that goes to the root of things and in case of need eliminates waste, delay, confusion and possible reverses. The majority of the people are rapidly coming to' believe in universal military training as distinguished from universal service in a standing army. They believe this to be the efficient, fair and democratic method as has been proven in Switzerland and other countries; that anything short of universal training is a makeshift and throws the burden of national defense on the most patriotic and self-sacrificing, while the money monger, the slacker and the lover of ease escapes what should be a universal obligation. The idea of a paid, professional army is a relic of the olden days of Feudalism, when the size of an army was dependant on the size of the purse of the ruler. The universal service in which all must serve, puts the government of the country in hands of all. No one believes that reasonable military training would harm anyone, but rather, would be a benefit physically and otherwise and would be to the foreign-born adult what the public school is to their sons and daughters —a melting pot where all nationalities and classes, called together under a comnwn flag, for a common purpose, would learn to know and respect one another. The volunteer system affords no certain basis on which to calculate a nation's military strength, as it depends on the whim of those eligible for service, rather than on the solid foundation of duty. The energy now directed towaras recruiting is wasted, as a fife and drum corps should not be necessary to call any physically fit man to the defense of his country. By the laws of this country all citizens between the age of 18 and 45 are m'embers of the militia and as such are subject to the call of the president of the country in time of danger, riot or invasion. As long as the people are subject to this duty, or rather as long as they are entitled tc the privilege of defending their coun try, why not go a step farther and orepare them by training so that when the time comes for them to re- Day the debt they owe the nation they may step into their place and gt;neet the emergency, without confusion and disorder incident to the raising of an army oh short notice. It is not enough for the people to say "We are for preparedness," or for them to vote their money looking to the increase of the forces of the country. Men as well as money are necessary to make an army and each and everyone should be willing and ready to serve his country. Each must do his part, the physicany lit should be ready to fill the places in the ray.ks of the army and navy. Others should be fitted to take their places in the other lines looking to the preparedness of the country. It is only by such means that all mp.y show that great American love of country, that patriotic feeling which transcends all else; that noble response for the many and great privileges which they are favored with and which will truly shov that "The government of the people, by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth." THE WASHINGTON STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. _J The State Normal School at Belling-ham, Washington, aims to an efficiency that means not only training the teacher to teach the academic subjects, but also an efficiency that counts for the development of workers in community advancement. Read in this week's Mesenger what Dr. Winship, editor of the Journal of Education, Boston, has to say of the school. If you have not secured a. copy of the new catalog, get one at once. L The Girls' Choral Club is in serious rehearsal and soon we will hear them on our rostrum. They certainly fill the halls with perfect harmony. If you should take the trouble to visit near when they ro earse, you would be glad and come back again. Hurry, Choral Club, so the days will not slip by without several selections missed. On July 11th and 12th there will be held in Tacoma a State Water Code Conference. As delegates to this meeting the faculty selected: Ida A. Baker, Maude A. Davis, and Registrar J. M. Edson. On Saturday last Professors Bond, Scudder, Chute and Rindal made up a happy fishing party to Skookum Creek. The men report high water, a fair catch and a lot of fun. Mrs. Doris B. Smith is touring the country this summer with the Ben Greet Players. On June 26th she was in Bloomington, Indiana. As one of the leading players in the caste, our expression teacher is thoroughly enjoying her summer schedule. A further word with reference to the reduced rates for the summer session. Reductions, were available at all stations in Idaho, Washington, Oregon anddn-British Columbia north of Blaine, for those attending the summer session of the State Normal school at Bellingham. These tickets were purchasable between June 3rd and 7th inclusive and receipts should have been secured in every case. If for any reason the receipt was overlooked, and may be secured, the student should get it and place it in the hands of the registrar, Mr. Edson, at an early date. Return tickets at one third fare may be purchased any day during the summer session or within two days after the announced date of the closing. From the foregoing statement any student will be able to protect himself against loss. Palmer Certificates are becoming more numerous. As a result of Prof. Thompson's work in Penmanship, there are now about two hundred working toward perfection in the. Palmer Method. Patronize the advertisers. A W DELIGHTFUL PIANO RECITAL Mrs. Irving J. Cross, head of the. Piano department of the Normal school, presented a number of her normal and private pupils in recital at the normal auditorium on Wednesday evening, June 28th. The entertainment proved to be delightful thruout and drew to "the auditorium a large audience. The program as giv-large audience. The normal feels justly proud in having on the faculty one as capable as Mrs. Cross. Everyone likes the way the Normal choir sings the "Anvil Chorus." DR DEERWESTER SAYS I am hoping that the Weekly Messenger this summer will demonstrate the possibility of a weekly edition next year and ultimately a daily. A weekly can be made much more helpful to the school than is possible with a monthly. Success to the Weekly Messenger. DR. FRANK DEERWESTER. Student Outfit-Ukulele Ask to see the special student outfit, which consists of fine uke-lele, case and instruction book; regular $11.50, special to normal students $9.50 Others $5.60, $6.00, $7.50 and $8.0Q , EILERS MUSIC HOUSE ALASKA BUILDING 210 EAST HOLLY ---------- Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1916 Mrs. Geo. W. Nash Entertains Students with Beautiful Irish Songs Mrs. Nash, wife of the President, who sang a group of Irish songs for us at assembly on July 6th. Mrs. Nash is very popular with the students, and she delights us all whenever she consents to sing. •LEST WE FORGET' (A toast given at the Alumni Banquet of 1916.) By the shores of Bellingham Bay, By the shining big bay water, Stands the wigwam of the Normal, Pride of all the West—our Normal. Dark behind it stands the forest On a green and lofty hill-top, On a hill-top known as Sehome. Bright before it lies a city, Bellingham, the mighty city, And its shining big sea water Called the bay, the big bay water. To this Normal on the hill-top, To this shining big brick wigwam, In the many bygone winters, Have come tribes of braves and maidens, (Just a few braves, mostly maidens), Searching for the Spring of Knowledge, For the spring watched o'er by wise men, Headed once by Gitche Mathes, Then the ruler of the wigwam, Where now dwells Chief Faw-Paw- Nashus, Trooped these young folks to the wise men, To the wise men and the ladies, Saying, "Give us of your English methods And your Browning, Sperry-shugah; And you give us some Expression And some Phonics, Nush-ka-Hays-ee; And some Agriculture give us, Oh thou slender Chibee-Epley, And a little cooking teach us, Thou sweet, gentle Minne-Nerva. And from thou, O Midje-Hogle, And thy cousin, Adje-Dawson, We 'would have some Painting lessons, And some Basketry and Clay Work; And from smiling Wa-Wa-Moodie We would learn about the plant-life THE NEW HOLLY DAIRY LUNCH is now open and is ready to-serve you with tasty, nutritious lunch at very reasonable cost. LIBERTY THEATRE BUILDING Holly and Commercial Sts. Phones 70 and 120 1328-30 Elk Street MODEL TRANSFER lt; STORAGE CO. F. J. MOUSO, Prop. Successo rto Larson's Livery Transfer and F. and A. Transfer REMEMBER US AT MOVING TIME GENERAL DRAYING MOVING VANS AND AUTO TRUCKS BELLINGHAM, WASH. You Are Not Well Dressed Unless Your Shoes Are Shined THE BOSTON 1303!/2 DOCK ST. The Stand in the Bellingham National Bank Building Seats for Ladies and Gentlemen DECORATING DESIGNING HORST'S FLORAL SHOP THE LEADING FLORISTS The Beauty About Our Business is Flowers Corner Elk and Holly Phone 386 DR. E. W. STIMSON Physician and Surgeon 410 Bellingham Nat'l Bank Bldg. Bellingham Office Hours: 10 a. m. to 12 m. 2 to 4 p. m. Office Phone 2231 Residence Phone 1216 For Rent During July Housekeeping Rooms . Near Normal . Modern Conveniences 824 High St. Phone 2374 Ond the germs and insects 'round us." To the mighty man Deerwester, Cried these eager braves and maidens, "Some Phychology please give us That we may fill up our brain cells, And be not called 'ignoramus.'" And to handsome Iags-Bondus, They cried out, "Some Mathematics," And he answered with a flourish, "I will give it, if you please, then, But for Algebra go farther, To the little Dush-ka-Baker, She who carries an umbrella, And is followed by a 'hundus.'" Then the training school they entered, Saying to the firm Miss George-us, And the haughty Patchin-wa-wa, And No-Baxter, and the others, "Show us how to teach the young ones, How to give to them this knowledge, Which the faculty has taught us." And the teachers of the Normal Rustled thru the halls each morning, Saying with a sigh of patience, "Take our gnowledge, eager young folks, For we realize you are mighty, And will cast upon us credit When you enter the profession, The great tribe of 'Pedagogus,' And some day when there's a feast spread, Then come back and eat it with us And repeat to us the stories Of the wonders you are doing Out there in the world of greatness, Midst the tribes of 'Pedagogus,' Lest we might forget your talents, Teachers-who will teach in Whatcom, San Juan or Skagit County.next year remember us when you want ice cream. Royal Dairy Phone 46—48 CHAMPION ST. We Base Our Reputation on QUALITY, SERVICE and FAIR PRICES RICHELIEU CAFE . W. S. ARMSTRONG, Prop. And the things for which, you're striving." So we're here, wise men and ladies, Ready to repeat our stories, Lest you. might forget our powers, Lest we might forget your kindness; And we'll tell about our wonders To all those who care to ask us, That this feast may be more joyous, That the time may pass more gaily, And these guests be more contented." —INA LANDEN WRIGHT, '10. May 27, 1916. • ' ' ---------- Page 8 ---------- 8 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1916 Our entire stock of Suits, Coats, Dress Skirts at greatly reduced prices OPPORTUNITY Party and Graduation Dresses at very Special Discounts TO SECURE THE PRESIDENT DELIVERS PATRIOTIC ADDRESS (Contiiiued from Page One.) "Today the modest hyphen is causing needless unrest. Some of our statesmen have objected seriously to the term Anglo-American, Franco- American, Swedish-American, German- American, holding that each incates a divided allegiance. For me these hyphenated names have a different meaning, and one not at all objectionable. I have lived in close affiliation with foreign-born Americans all my life and it is my firm belief that these citizens are just as true to the flag as are the native born Americans. The hyphenated expression means to me only two things—a start and an arrival. If a Franco-American is a man born in France—or a man of French parentage who is now a citizen of the United States—and stands ready to defend the flag of his adopted country against any other flag on earth, neither you nor I, nor anyone can offer objections to the characterization. Let the foreign-born citizens of America take pride in the country of their birth if they so desire, and yet be recognized as a brother American in this greatest repuolic that the world has known. "Instead of stirring up race prejudice and hatred within our borders, let us take steps to amalgamate our people and join them more closely together for defense and offense that knows no wavering. Let the standard of the nation be so true, so honest, so unmistakably right that our troubles with the other peoples of the earth may be reduced to the vanishing point. Let there be no toleration of the traitor, of the man of doubtful leanings, who professes to be an American, yet dares to place his country second as compared to any other country in the world; he is guilty of treason and should be dealt with accordingly. Thank God not many Americans are of this class!" JOURNAL OF EDUCATION COMMENTS FAVORABLY (Continued from Page One.) vestigations of our own. There are many normal schools that have few, if any members of the faculty who are not university graduates, and no members who have not done university work while in service. "University work done while in service signifies vastly more than tne same time spent in the university in one's youth; first, because one knows the value of time and effort, and second, because the work given in any university today is vastly more effective than any that one could have done a few years ago. "A study of the faculty of the Bel-lingham, Washington State Normal School is significant. The members of the faculty have studied in Columbia University (10), Chicago University (9), University of Washingtoi (7):, University of Michigan (5), Unf rersity of California (5), University of Leipsig (2), Berlin (2), Jena (1), Vienna .1), Harvard (2), Minnesota (3), University of Wisconsin (2), University of Illinois (2), Agricultural College of Washington (2), and one or more from these universities or colleges: Yankton, University of Kansas, University of Missouri, Michigan Agricultural, Oberlin, Nevada, Colorado, South Carolina, Carleton, Western, Reserve, Wesleyan, New York University, Pacific University, Dru-ry, University of South Dakota, University of Iowa, Lawrence of Wisconsin^ Hillsdale, Drake, Pratt, Alma, Central Iowa, Ohio State, Butler, Milton, Sallna. Not only so, but twenty-five have also graduated from state normal schools in Massachusetts, Michigan, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas California and Washington." [ L The summer school bulletin announced reduced railway rates, and urged students coming for the summer school to secure proper railway receipts at the time of purchasing tickets. These receipts are now called for and all students enrolled in the summer school should be sure to file them with Registrar Edson. This will mean a saving of two-thirds in the return trip, and is worth remembering. i :•;•-••• There was a Swedish singer on Holly Street the Fourth, who some of you failed to hear. I am sure that he was as sweet a singer as the city has ever heard. Yes, too, he was in the Salvation Army. !lllllllimn»HHnHailHlllllllt3IIIIIIIIIIIIDHIIIIIIDIHIIItlHMOIHIHII[al Much interest is being shown this summer in the industrial shops: New courses are being offered, among them elementary work in pattern making and moulding. Director Scud-der has some interesting plans for enlarging the scope of the -department which will we worked out during the regular sessions next year. PRINTING. BINDING P f l AND STATIONERY W . Printers of § The Weekly Messenger | and Other Publications § | One of the Best Equipped I | Printing Plants in the State i IliuiiiiiaiiHHimoHHiiiaiiinnNHK]iNuniHiamNNHanimra@PPPPP </mods>
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Identifier: wwu:11615
Title: Weekly Messenger - 1916 June 30
Date: 1916-06-30
Description: Volume number incorrectly printed as "I"
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1916_0630 ---------- Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School Vol. I. BELLINGHAM, WASH., FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1916 No. 2 ON SOCIAL LFE In the present age more than at any time in the past it is important to develop the social side of our na
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1916_0630 ---------- Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School Vol. I. BELLINGHAM, WASH., FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1916 No. 2 ON SOCIAL LFE In the present
Show more1916_0630 ---------- Page 1 ---------- Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School Vol. I. BELLINGHAM, WASH., FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1916 No. 2 ON SOCIAL LFE In the present age more than at any time in the past it is important to develop the social side of our natures. Less than at any time in preceding generations is it possible for man "to live unto himself alone." The disappearance. of the public domain, the invention of modern machinery, the railroad, the ocean greyhound, the automobile, the telegraph, the telephone, newspapers, magazines and books, schools, the moving picture, commerce, religion, fraternal and industrial organizations are rapidly rendering impossible the continuation of the isolation and individualism of the pioneer of a generation or two ago. We are rapidly being compelled to think and plan together, to execute and administer together whether we will or no. Nor should this be a matter of regret. In organized effort there is a strength far beyond the sum of the individual efforts contributed— power and potentiality as yet almost undreamed. You may ask what this has to do with the life of the student. It should have much to do with it. If the above is a true picture of modern life and the school is to prepare at all adequately for life, it must be an actual part of the life current—not something isolated and detached. A training that is human, vital and usable must include not only a mastery of subject matter which has a direct bearing upon life, but also active and intelligent participation in the social, recreational and business affairs of the student body as a whole and of its various organizations. In this way only can one properly prepare for the community and civic activity rightfully expected of every citizen of able body and sound mind. Isolation fosters selfishness, eccentricity, suspicion, jealousy, prejudice, and hatred. Hearty, whole-souled co-operation with one's fellows in work or play engenders the opposite qualities of un- (Continued on Page Eight.) I "Your flag and my flag, and how it flies today; In your land and my land and half the world away; Rose red and blood red its stripes forever gleam, Snow white and soul white, the good forefathers dream; Sky blue and true blue, with stars that gleam aright; The gloried guidon of the day; a shelter t h r o ' the night "Your flag and my flag, and oh, how much it holds! Your land and my land secure within its folds; Your heart and my heart beat quicker at the sight; The one flag, the great flag, the flag for me and you, Glorified all else beside, the red and white and blue." PROF. NEWBILL CANCELLS DATES We have heard with sincere regret that Professor J. T. Newbill is not to be with us this summer. Illness has necessitated the cancellation of all his dates. Prof. Newbill is the organizer of the Boys' and Girls' Clubs for the National Department of Agriculture and had planned some very interesting things for the summer school. We are fortunate in securing as a substitute for Prof. Newbill, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, assistant in the Boys' and Girls' Club work in the National Department. Mrs. Jones is a charming speaker possessing a great enthusiasm for her work, and will bring inspiration to the summer school during July 6th and 7th. The summer school will be glad to welcome Mrs. Jones. HERE JULY F I H Perhaps the most scholarly and interesting lecture given during the school year of 1915-16 was that by Prof. Baumgardt. We are fortunate in having a return date with this lecturer on July 5th. The summed school students are grateful to the Lecture Course Committee for having provided as lecturer an international character like Prof. Baumgardt. E METHODS CLASS There has been an unusual demand for woi'k in Methods this summer. In response to a request from a large number of teachers who came up from Portland, Oregon, Mrs. Samson was asked to form a class in the fifth and sixth grade methods, which is proving very popular. That was a hapy gathering of Alaskans that assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rindal on Twenty-First Street last Friday night. Trustee C. M. Olsen, Dr. and Mrs. Nash, Pror'. and Mrs. Scudder, Professor Parish and Professor Epley were among the guests of the occasion. These people of the frozen north and their guests were treated to strawberries, ice cream and other delicacies to their hearts' content. Mr. and Mrs. Rindal are delightful entertainers and the students and teachers who participated in the party of the Alaskans report a most enjoyable evening. T T ADVICE The life and go of a school depends upon' the spirit of every individual that makes it. The student who has no school spirit—no pride in school victories and successes; no grief in defeats; no care whatever for student activities—is as good as dead Dead insomuch as the school and his classmates are concerned. More than that, dead to himself and his opportunities. There is only one place for dead people. Good wholesome enthusiasm is the best tonic ever invented for crabbed-ness and indifference. If you don't think so, try it. The Students' Association is your association; its board of control is your board of controL The purpose of the board is to act as a medium thru which you may express your wishes and ideas individually and collectively. Go to the board and make yourself known. If you have ideas spring them. If you want something done ask for it to be done. Don't wait for the board to start itself; push it. If you don't like what someone else starts, don't pull back silently— say so. Whatever you do—do something. The Normal Book Store is your book store, owned and financed by your association. I you have to buy something, why not