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Title: Normal Messenger - 1900 December
Date: 1900-12-01
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Show more1900_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- r THE NORMAL MESSENGER (Stuavtevlig QecembeV) 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- + • • + = HORSE HARDWARE 705/-7057 ELK ST. MAJESTIC WROUGHT STEEL RANGES ALL SIZES OF COOK STOVES FOR $5 TO $35 COLUMBIA BIOYOLES i 1 STANDARD SEWING MACHINES • m • • m i|giiaiH^figiBngiBiigi(afp|p|{a|jgjig|Biiiaiiii(jgijafig| ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS It* « «. ^»{» -M£. «M«. .»!£. lt;at, ^ig. .Me. *ig. -tsig, Kit. .*?£. *!(, *it, «jt£.»?e. ^m» NORMAL STUDENTS Would do well to call on J. N. SELBY CO. Book Sellers and Stationers 1566 HOLLY STREET THEY MAKE A study of students and teachers as well as what they need in pursuing their particular work. Students will hardly fail to find here everything best suited to their wants. THEY HAVE The newest Book Store in the city. The State Supplementary Readers. The Largest Assortment of Teachers' and Students' Helps. The Best Assortment of Literature for Students. A General Line of School Supplies. The Best Selection of Library Books. The Best Assortment of Classic Literature. The Newest Lines of Pen and Pencil Tablets. They Have a Complete Line of NEW BOOKS. They Have the LATEST THINGS in GIFT BOOKS and CHRISTMAS GOODS. ^k$k£UzMkMk$kMkMkMkMkMkMk$J^k£ £^^ie» " «a^fi* «W «W «!W •?!«• «W •%«• «?!«• «*i* «7W •Ji^W^JPW^f? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS. CENTRAL LIVERY STABLE J. J. LARSON, Prop. Boarding, Feed And Sale Stables, Wood and Coal. Gurney and Hacks at all Hours. 1375 Elk St. Express and Draying. Phone 701. ! POROSIS" I I l I The Best Shoe | in the World for 1 S3.50 Ik V* I I I Us. jfj AGENTS NORTH OF SEATTLE 4| I THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE I ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY TELEPHONE 1711 RESIDENCE TELEPHONE #094 CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Speoialtles: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, ffase and Throat Rooms i and 2 Fischer Block. Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 6 p. m. New Whatcom, Sunday, 2 to 4 p. m. Washington DR. H. J. BIRNEY Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Red Front Building Office Telephone 814 Residence Telephone 813 J- /=". CROSS, M. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURQBON Rooms 1, 2 and 3, Miller Building, Holly Street, New Whatcom Office Hours—9 to 11 a. m., 1:30 to 4:00 p. m., and at Night, TELEPHONE NO. 851. DR. S. N. KELLY RED FRONT BUILDING Office Telephone 471 Residence Telephone 473 W. D. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. A. F. KIRKPATRICK, M. D. FISCHER BLOCK, ROOMS IS A 17. PHONE 1713 DR. D. E. BIGGS Fischer Building Telephone Main 108 DR. L. R. MARKLEY PHYSICIAN SURGEON KNOX BLOCK WHATCOM DR. J. C. MINTON DENTIST Rooms 9,10 and 12 Office Phone 1283 Fischer Block. Residence Phone 1223 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DR. C. A. DARLING DENTIST Rooms 18 and 19 Fischer Block, Corner Dock and Holly Streets, PHONE 1315. New Whatcom, Wash. DR. F. J. GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Rooms 4 and 5 Red Front Block Telephone 2261 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. DR. F. D. ADAMS DENTIST ROOMS 20 AND 21 RED FRONT BLOCK TELEPHONE 785 DR. G. M. R U T T AN DENTIST Cor. Dock and Holly - New Whatcom, Wash J. B . W A R R EN TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND MANDOLIN ROOM E RED FRONT BUILDING CHAS. A. ROHRBACHER TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE. Only a limited number of new pupils can be accepted. CONSULTATION FREE. Studio 22 and 23 Lighthouse Block DECORATIVE ART ROOMS Burned and Hand-Carved Leather Novelties and Mexican Drawn Work for Christmas Gifts. Rooms 21 and 22 Sunset Block. HEGG the Photographer Views, Picture Frames and Easels At Reasonable Prices 128£LK ST. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS LOTHROP BR05. Artists in Photography Everything new and up-to-date in the Photographic line. EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS IN MOUNTINGS, Enlarging and Finishing in CRAYON, PASTEL, WATER COLORS AND SEPIA. We carry a large line of Portrait Frames, also Frames made to order. You are cordially invited to call at our Studio and inspect this work. Reveille Building, New Whatcom. Dock Street. Phone 1703. ©je) For Artistic Designes and Expert Workmaship in Burnt Leather Work Call and See Our Display^-^^ Fine Assortment of Pillows, Kodaks, Books, Etc., Etc. A Fine Collection of Indian Baskets C. G. LOBE, Bazaar PHONE 786 1462 HOLLY ST. lt;§f§ gt; ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- AD VERTISBMENTS jB^r^agmrgB3rg»gmtrga' Normal Students i If you are looking for ! anything in the DRY GOODS line you can generally find it at MONTAGUE McHUGH'S There you can see the only complete Stock of Dry Goods on the Bay. They can positively guarantee you a saving of from ten to twenty per cent, on Dress Goods, Silks, Hosiery, Gloves, Umbrellas, Corsest, Anything in the underwear line, Shirt Waists, Wool, Silk and Cotton, and in fact all kinds of Dry Goods. We are headquarters for Kid Gloves—can sell you a One Dollar Kid, and its equal you cannot find for less than $1.25. An immense stock of Kids, Dressed and Undressed. MONTAGUE McHUGH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger CONTENTS Abstract and Concrete. W. Wilson 3 Editorial 7 Our Needs S From the Office 10 Second Semester 12 Literary Societies 12 Why She Liked Spelling 15 General Items 16 Gossip (Poem) 20 Elementary Certificates 20 F A C U L T Y EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Philosophy of Education JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MISS LAUREL HARPER, Drawing MISS IDA A. BAKER, English Grammar and Vocal Music MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture ROBERT B. VAILE, Mathematics and Sciences MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor, Training School MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS HATTIE B. THOMPSON, Librarian P. W. PIERCE, Custodian of Building and Grounds ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS | YOU CAN DO BETTER AT 3 I TtiE FAIR | § The Largest Assortment of 3 i Saks, silk i I Waists, Dress i | Goods, Tailor | | Made Suits, j | Millinery | I and Shoes =1 E In the City of Whatcom j | ^ We have an enormous g stock of Christmas Goods E and Christmas Tree Orna= % ments | THE FAIR ! E New Whatcom [ i ^iUiUiUiiUUiiliUiUiUiiiiUilUUiUJUiUI ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER DECEMBER, 1900 ABSTRACT AND CONCRETE W. WILSON HE terms concrete and abstract are very often in use in educational speech and literature, and in common with many other words may be used with opposite meanings. This may lead to confusion or downright error. Popularly, concrete is a term whose use refers to sense,—that is, a thing is concrete if it appeals to sense perception,— can be touched, seen, or heard. The material world is the concrete world under such usage. President Hall uses the word in this sense when speaking of the improvement of modern education over that of earlier times. Popular usage makes the abstract the opposite of all this. That which does not appeal to the senses, that which eludes the immediate grasp, the difficult of apprehension,— the theoretical, the impractical, as these two latter terms are ordinarily used, are the abstract. Under such thought and such usage, the concrete easily gets credit for being the real, while the abstract is regarded as the empty, the impractical, the unreal. Again, in popular psychology the concrete is that which can be imagined in terms of some of the senses. Pictures, illustrations, drawings, graphic representations, models, are used to satisfy this mode of thinking. On the other hand, the abstract is t h a t which is inadequately expressed in imagery, or not so expressible at all, or the merely difficult of apprehension. Such psychology is convinced too, of the greater reality of the concrete T ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 4- The Normal Messenger because the abstract is that which is "drawn from" the concrete,—extracted, as it were, from it, and could not therefore be but less, —certainly nothing more. There is however, another view of the matter. Certainty, the motive of the popular mind in seeking the most real and clinging to it, is right, but that it finds the most real in the concrete as above expressed, may well be questioned. That sense knowledge has reality in it cannot be doubted,—nor can it be doubted that the real becomes known to us in one of its forms, in sense knowledge. The animal mind, clearly, is possessed of sense knowledge. Its system of such knowledge, in many cases, is probably very perfect. In some regions of such knowledge, the eye-region, for example, among some birds,—the olfactory region among dogs, is of high quality, surpassing our own in accuracy and range. That such knowledge contains some phases of the real world seems evident, for b}' means of it the animal succeeds in maintaining an existence,—of playing out his life within its sphere. Primitive and savage men who have not risen far out of sense knowledge, live nearest the stage of animal life,— are in the lower ranges of human civilization. Such advances as they have made upon sense knowledge, has given them a mastery over the world not possessed by the animal,—and the animal himself succumbs to it. Within the sphere of sense knowledge possessed by animals, those in the lower ranges are constrained to a narrower range of activities than these in upper ranges, while microorganisms whose sense knowledge is near, or at the minimum, are confined to the narrowest ranges. The higher animals seem to have exhaused the possibilities of such knowledge. They have triumphed over their fellows less fortunate than themselves in such knowledge only to be surpassed by man, even though they possess keener sense knowledge than ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 man himself. And this is true among men. Lower races of men give way to higher ones though possessing more accurate sense knowledge than their more fortunate fellows. The scientific knowledge of highly civilized man affords such tremendous sweep of power and control while his power of sensation has remained so nearly stationary, if it has not in some phases actually receded, that we are forced to conclude that his power is due to a higher form of activity than that concerned in sense knowledge, though he continues still to use that form. Scientific thought is everywhere concerned with relations, for it is through such knowledge that new mastery is found. For example, the thinking of quantitative relations between forces enables us to estimate them and thus to contrive means whereby we set at work one to overcome another, as in the case of the estimation of the power of engine necessary to drive a given saw in doing a given kind of work. Through such thinking, principles and laws are discovered and by means of these life is all but totally changed in character and kind from that of the animal,—a new world appears,— the world of civilization with its politics, art, science, philosoph}', religion. It is difficult to see how this almost infinitely greater world of man has, by any process, been "abstracted" from the smaller world of the animal. In truth it has not and it is a mistaken psychology that regards it so. Neither is the sense world of the animal the more real world of the two. In truth, it is quite the reverse. Sense knowledge, whether in the animal or among men, is prodigiously less real than scientific, reflective knowledge. The difference of degree in reality of the two kinds of knowledge is the difference between the mighty civilization of the western nations, and untutored savages or fierce animals,—a difference almost too great to be estimated,—the result of centuries of labor. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Relations, principles, laws, are of such nature that they cannot be imaged. The individual objects, between or among which relations or principles obtain are imageable. These facts mark the boundary between sense knowledge and scientific knowledge. Sense organs maybe stimulated by forces persisting in material objects, but relations and principles are not material objects,—they are incapable of stimulating nerve ends and cannot give rise to any system of images,—they are the work of Intelligence. It is true that both images and relations issue from an Intelligence which is everywhere alike in kind, while the latter almost infinitely transcends the former. Intelligence in its higher form of relational thinking returns upon its lower forms, the senses, and corrects their faults or extends the field of their operation, as in the making of telescopes and microscopes. Imagine a dog and a scientific engineer standing beside a locomotive. Upon the plane of sense knowledge the dog is strikingly near the engineer, his eye image being very accurate. The principles in the engineer's mind made the locomotive a possibility while to the sense knowledge of the animal it is forever impossible. Thus the terms concrete and abstract have changed places. If the real is concrete, then the term cannot refer to sense knowledge merely—it should refer to scientific knowledge. Though such knowledge transcends sense knowledge, it is the greater reality and in the larger sense of the term, concrete. The older education made the mistake of neglecting sense knowledge. We should take care that we do not overestimate it. Tutor—You know, of course, that in Christian countries such as ours a man is only allowed one wife. Now, what is that state of things called ? Pupil—I know. Monotony! ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, NEW WHATCOM, WASH. TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR. Entered as mail matter of the second class at the New Whatcom Wash., P. O. EDITORIAL STAFF. HATTIE M. DEIXINGER, - - Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS Miss MARY BIRD, Kulshan Society Miss MAUD DRAKE, - - - Aurora Society Miss MAY PILLMAN, - - - Utopian Society Miss BESSIE GRIGGS, . . . Chilic Society Mrss CLARA TARTE, - - - Alcott Society Miss MINNIE WALLRIDGE, - - Y. W. C. A. Society MR. HARRY SHEPHERD, - - Philomathian EDSON IRISH, Business Managers. VOL. II. DECEMBER, 1900 No. 1 The Normal Messenger begins its second volume under new management, but no radical changes are contemplated in the character of the magazine. Each issue will contain an able article upon some literary or scientific subject, and such other items as illustrate the growth, character, and every-day life of the institution. One commendable feature of the Normal School is everywhere manifest. In every department the standard of work is steadily being raised, and a thorough mastery of the subject matter as well as knowledge of method, is demanded of every student. This is true not only in the more advanced subjects, but an equal thoroughness in the common branches is also required. Several special classes in these fundamental subjects have been organized to enable students to strengthen themselves along necessary lines. The New Whatcom State Normal School has opened its second year with increased life and vigor. While the past year was full of surprises in many ways, the present year is in every sense a greater surprise to the friends of the school. The prophesies that the large ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger attendance of last year was of a mushroom character and would soon decrease, have not proven true. On the contrary the attendance is larger this year than last 3rear, and the students are much better distributed over the courses of stud}' than was possible the first year. That a high grade of scholarship has sought the advantages of the school is evidenced by the fact that the senior class of the second year contains twenty-nine members. Of these, three are graduates of a state normal school, eighteen are graduates of accredited high schools, while all others have attended reputable Colleges in this or other States. OUR NEEDS. The needs of the New Whatcom State Normal School are especially urgent along four different lines. The school needs more room, more equipment, more teachers, and a ladies' dormitory. The present building has been over-crowded since the opening day in September, 1899. There is no room in the building large enough to seat the school when all members are present. There are not as many large class rooms as there are teachers to occupy them, and as a result large classes must recite in rooms too small to accommodate them comfortably with seating capacity, or blackboard space or proper ventilation. The assembly hall also must constantly be used for recitation purposes. The building, does not contain a gymnasium and the museum room is now used for physical culture work. As a result of this arrangement, thelarge and valuable museum, donated to the school by the bay cities, is packed away in barrels and boxes, awaiting the time when it may be classified and arranged for use. Although contrary to the laws of health, most of the work of the training school at present must be carried on in the basement. Both the chemical and physical laboratories are too ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 small and should be duplicated in size and equipment. There is no reception or committee room, and consequently the office must serve as a place for committee meetings, for the reception of friends, for the storage of supplies, as well as for the public and private uses of the Principal. Altho' one hundred and seventy-five students bring their lunches daily no adequate lunch room is provided in the building. It may therefore fairly be stated that the school needs an auditorium, laboratory room, five or six large class rooms, and an equal unmber of smaller rooms, and lastly one large lunch and play-room for the children of the Training School. It may also be stated that these additional accommodations can all be provided for by the construction of a large wing to the present building. This wing was included in the original plan of the building, but owing to the limited appropriation could not be constructed when the main portion of the building was erected. The equipment which the school possesses is substantial and serviceable, but is inadequate to accommodate the numbers in attendance daily. For example, the physical science laboratory contains equipment and accommodations for twelve students to do individual work, while the class at present numbers thirty. There are also twelve desks in the ehemical laboratory for individual work while the class in chemistry numbers nearly forty. The same conditions exist in the biological laboratory, and it is sufficient to say that the science department needs its entire equipment more than duplicated. The less expensive equipment, such as blackboards, bookcases, chairs, maps, globes, and charts, also needs to be greatly increased. Much could be said of the need of additional teaching force. There are at present ten classes in science with but one science teacher. An assistant is therefore needed in this department. The department of higher English and ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger Latin also has ten regular classes each semester, and an assistant is needed in this department. There is also urgent need of an assistant critic teacher in the training school. The location of the school upon a hillside, in one corner of the city, renders a ladies' dormitory one of the necessities of the institution. There are at present about ninety students boarding in various parts of the two cities, and not less than sixty of them board more than six blocks from the Normal School building. Blame attaches to none for this crowded condition. The founders of the school have provided exceptionally well with the funds at their command, and the situation is concisely stated when it is said that the public demand for the institution has far exceeded the expectations of its most sanguine friends, but as the State of Washington has always provided well for her educational interests there is little doubt but that she will make ample provision in the future for the work of this her youngest educational child. The school asks nothing for show or ornamentation, it simply desires plain, substantial quarters and a practical working equipment. FROM THE OFFICE. There are at present sixty students doing practice work as teachers. In addition to the practice-teachers, fifty students are doing work in observation. The records of the librarian show that more than four hundred volumes are drawn out by the students every month. Among the students there are thirty young ladies who work for their board. There are also several young men who pay their way by working evenings and Saturdays. The records show that fifty students board themselves, while about ninety pay for their ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 board. Of the ninety who board, not to exceed ten pay more than $3.50 per week, while about twenty get their board for $3.00 per week. In a general census of the school, taken in September, 52 students expressed a preference for the Methodist Episcopal Church; 43 for the Presbyterian; 19 for the Congregational; 16 for the Roman Catholic; 12 for the Christian, while the remaining 60 who were present represented about a dozen other denominations. Refering to the question of native state it was ascertained that 28 were bern in the State of Washington; 19 in Kansas; 18 in Iowa; 13 in Minnesota and Illinois, each; 12 in Nebraska; 10 in Wisconsin; 9 in Missouri; 6 in California and Michigan, each; 5 in Pennsylvania, Indiana, and North Dakota, each; 4 in Colorado; 3 in Oregon, while in the list re* maining, almost every state in the Union was represented. Six were born in England, 4 in Norway, 2 in Sweden, 2 in Canada, 1 in Germany and 1 in Austria. Refering to the occupations of the students' parents it was ascertained that 59 are farmers; 11 merchants; 11 machinists; 9 lumbermen; 16 carpenters; 5 ministers; 20 laborers, while the remainder of the list represent almost every other ordinary vocation. Sixty of the students hold teachers' certificates, and three are graduates of other State Normal schools. The enrollment of the Normal School on Nov. 15th was 248, divided among the classes as follows: seniors 29; juniors 35; third year 42; second year 52; first year 56; review year 32. The enrollment last year on Nov. 15th was 234. About four hundred volumes have been added to the general library since the opening of school in September. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger SECOND SEMESTER. The second semester of this school year will open, Monday morning, January 28, 1901. At this time a new program of about sixty classes will be arranged. Twenty of these classes will be continued from the first semester through to the end of the year. While the remaining forty classes will be newly organized and will include the subjects of arithmetic, grammar, American history, state and national governments, penmanship, orthography, school law, school economy, and the theory of teaching, as well as all subjects announced for the second semester in the various courses of study. Any person desiring catalogues or other information concerning the work of the school may secure the same by addressing the office of the institution. LITERARY SOCIETIES. ALCOTT SOCIETY. The fable of the "Tortoise and the Hare" is brought to mind when one reviews the history of the Alcott Society, for this band of active, earnest workers, is quietly plodding along and is sure of reaching the goal not far in the future. The society has worked so diligently that she ranks second in point of membership. Each week the Alcotts gather in their club-room to enjoy a social meeting of a musical and literary nature. Many come to visit them, for the latch-string is always out and a hearty welcome is given to all. The ' 'Society'' as well as "The Nation" have just had an election and predict good times and full dinner pails. AURORA SOCIETY. The Aurora is the largest literary society in the normal school. They have fifty (50) active members, and as a literary society are in splendid working order. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 Four members from the society constitute a program committee, and they with the aid of the faculty critic, Prof. Forrest, have outlined the following programs for the present term: "Whittier" program, November 26; "Thanksgiving," November 23; "The American Indian," December 7; "Travel,"December 14; "Christmas," December 21; "Woman," January 4; "Humorists," January 11; "Song of the Ages," January 18; "Mexico," January 25. THE CHILICS. The Chilic Tribe met this fall with but twelve members out of their large membership of last year. But they were not discouraged even tho' they were few in number and their critic, whom they had loved and trusted, did not return to them. Another critic was provided, Miss Myers, who is fast winning the affections of the Tribe. At the beginning of the school year each member considered herself a committee on getting new members, and at the second meeting of the society their number had greatly increased. They now number thirty, including much talent in the way of musicians, orators, wits, and poets. The interest and zeal of the members are increasing and the Tribe promises fair to do some good work this year. In the way of public entertainments they are preparing to give Dickens', "Christmas Carol," some time in December. KULSHAN SOCIETY. The Kulshan Literary Society has begun this year with an enrollment of thirteen last year's students and thirty new members. The outline of the year's work shows a tendency towards making debating a specialty, though studies of modern writers and their works will also appear on the programs. The society critic, Mr. Eply has recently ascended and descended Mt. Baker, and he ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- X4 gt; The Normal Messenger promises some interesting talks to the members and their friends in the future. At present the efforts of the society are bent toward preparing a play which they intend to give before the public next month. It is interesting to know that this play was translated from German by one of the members. THE PHILOMATHIAN SOCIETY. The Philomathian Debating Club has a membership of forty; twenty-two of these being new members. We feel honored in having three seniors. In addition to the regular literary work, the club is pursuing the study of parliamentary law which is of great value to the members. Professor Robt. B. Vaile, the faculty critic of the club has done much for the good of the members and seems deeply interested in all their undertakings. The regular programs of the club include orations, essays, declamations, original stories, music and debates, besides the frequent exercises in parliamentary law. THE UTOPIAN LITERARY CLUB. The Utopian Literary Club was organized last year with forty-three charter members. Many of the old members have left, but there are now enrolled thirty active members. No definite line of work for the year has as yet been mapped out, but a committee is now at work on a program for the year. The society has given one open meeting in the assembly hall and a very interesting program was presented. The Utopians have the great satisfaction and honor of having given the first social function of this school year at the normal. The rooms were beautifully decorated, especially the a r t room and with the addition of an excellent program a very enjoyable evening was spent. Under the efficient supervision of its critic. Miss Harper, the society expects to accomplish much good work this year. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 THE Y. W. C. A. SOCIETY. The Young Woman's Christian Association commenced its good work this year with a membership of seventy. Weekly meetings are held in the chapel where prayer and song service is conducted. Monthly services are also conducted in the various churches of the Bay. A prominent feature of this society is its foreign mission work. They adopted a child in India, and are raising money to support it. Later they hope to provide for its education. There has recently been organized a Bible class which will be under the leadership of Prof. Wilson, our teacher of psychology. Under the leadership of Miss Maud Woodin a line of work has been mapped out, which will be followed throughout the year. The week beginning November 11th was opened as a "week of prayer." WHY SHE LIKED SPELLING. Orthography is commonly reckoned a pretty dry subject, but there is no branch of knowledge but may be brightened by a skillful teacher. A visitor was chatting with the little daughter of the family, "What do you study a t school?" he asked. "Readin' an' writin', 'rithmetic an' spell-in'." "Well, well! What a bright little girl you are! And which study do you like best?" "Spellin'." "Indeed! Most children do not. Why do you like spelling?" "Cause every time I spell a word the teacher laughs." Governess—Why, you naughty boy, I never heard such language since the day I was born. Small Boy—Yes, mum; I s'pose dere was a good deal of cussin' de day you wuz born. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger GENERAL ITEMS. The student-body felt greatly repaid for listening to Rev. C. A. Owen's lecture on Siberia. Many interesting incidents were told, all of which proved to be most instructive as well as entertaining. A McKinley club consisting of fifteen young ladies of the normal have held enthusiastic meetings throughout the campaign. A lively ratification meeting was held Friday evening, Nov. 26, at the home of Miss Gertrude Bell. Rev. F. A. Agar gave us one of his excellent lectures on his life and experiences in Africa, before leaving this city for his pastoral duties in Oregon. The teacher's examination was held in the Normal building on Nov. 8th and 9th. About 30 students wrote for grades. At the opening of the school year the faculty and trustees of the normal school were entertained at the home of the President, Dr. Mathes. On the evening of Sept. 21st the faculty and students of the normal school were delightfully entertained by the Epworth League of the Trinity Methodist Church in the church parlors; also on the evening of Oct. 5th a most pleasant "at home" was tendered them by the Bn-deavor Society of the Presbyterian Church. The young ladies of the senior class are laboring diligently to attain perfection in the art of graceful word drills. They will soon make their appearance before the public, and will be accompanied by their finely trained orchestra. The state legislators of this county, Representatives Fairchild, Earles and Merrill, and Senator Moultray, accompanied by the trustees and Land Commissioner Call-vert and members of the city press, visited the normal school, Nov. 15th, to investigate its needs for additional equipment as well as maintenance for the coming two years. The many needs of the institution were everywhere apparent, and these gentleman pledged their united support to the institution. We wonder if the youngman's star which went down some time ago has yet risen? Prof. J. T. Forrest is a good hunter as well as a good mathematical teacher. On a recent Saturday he shot a fine large deer on Chuckanut mountain south of the city. Special classes have recently been organized in algebra, arithmetic, grammar and school law. On November 16th the entire school took an examination in spelling. Based upon the results of that examination a division of the school into eight spelling classes was made. Twenty minutes daily are devoted to the work of spelling and many students have expressed their deep appreciation of the opportunity to pursue this work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 There has recently been organized two glee clubs under the supervision of Miss Ida Baker, musical instructor. The club expects to accompany Dr. Mathes on some of his trips throughout the state. The private dormitory built during the summer months by Mrs. R. B. Morrison, on High street is crowded to its utmost capacity, and is greatly appreciated by the students. Call on the editor to view snap-shots of bloomer girls in the gymnasium. These pictures can be obtained only at exhorbitaut prices. The Kulshans have recently contributed an amount of money toward the piano fund, it being the proceeds of their candy sale, in October. The arrangement of the room for the sale was very dainty and attractive. Misses Edna and Helen Whitney are at present both teaching in Skagit Co., but will return to the normal shool for the second semester. A committee of the faculty has arranged for a series of contests among the several literary societies. These contests will be along the lines of orations, debates and declamations. The two receiving the highest marks in a preliminary contest will participate in a final contest, each in his class, for highest honors. These contests will be held during the spring months. Miss Calla Monlux and Messrs. Thomas and Martin Korstad, all graduates of the Idaho State Normal school, have entered our senior class, Prior to entering the Idaho State Normal school, Miss Monlux was a student for several years in the Washington Agricultural College, and the Messrs. Korstad were formerly students at the Cheney State Normal school. The people of Bellingham Bay believe in education. The public schools of New Whatcom have an enrollment of 1800 pupils of whom 1S0 are in the high school. Since September, ten school rooms have been added to the four ward buildings. The Fairhaven schools have an enrollment of nearly 1000, with about So in the high school. Sixty teachers are employed in the two cities. The Northwest Business College of New Whatcom is also enjoying a prosperous year with an attendance of about fifty students. Seven young ladies expect to complete the elementary course in February, next, and receive five-year certificates. Two of them will return to enter the senior class next year. Miss Jessie Havens is teaching a primary grade in the Florence schools. Miss Kate White has returned from Paris, and is now working in Denver, Colorado. More than thirty of the students who were here last year are now teaching in various parts of the state. The whereabouts of most of them can be found in the September Messenger. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger Seven of our last year's students are teaching at present in the city schools of Everett. Good reports are given of their work. Misses Nina Silsby and Lottie Smith, and Messrs. John Kerchen, Ben F. Hovies and Theodore Myer are teaching in Lewis county. They will return to the normal school later. Miss Estella Garl is teaching this year near Burlington. The normal school has something novel in the way of a colored quartet, composed of Misses Shockey, Pill-man, Klockstead and Galliher. These charming young ladies have entertained their friends very acceptably upon several occasions with their classical selections. At the noon hour appetizing odors issue from the lunch room in the basement of the normal building. Great pots of soups and chocolate are prepared daily and dispensed at slight expense, and they form a very acceptable complement to the usual cold lunch. Hon. James Hamilton Lewis, with his inimitable grace and eloquence, addressed the students of the normal school recently upon the subject of education and character building. Just as we expected, Miss Sarah J. Rogers is meeting with much success in her new position as superintendent of grade work in the city schools of Helena, Montana. Mrs. Jane Connell Hellier is now residing in Camp Hill, Ala., where her husband, Dr. F. O. Hellier, has a good position in an industrial school. We are glad to welcome back to our city, if not to our institution, our former beloved teacher, "Miss Millet" who returns as Mrs. Norman Tucker, and who we feel is still interested in us, if not directing us in our work. The pleasurable excitement of watching the flirtations of our elder members last year has been denied us so far this year as there has been nothing but hard prosaic work. Miss Anna Iverson who has been teaching in Island county, Wash., has returned to join the senior class and complete the year's work. The name of "The Nock-will-wit Society," which interpreted means "the guardian angel of the Indian," was at one time the name given one of the members of the society. She is the little daughter of the former Indian Agent on the Lummi reservation. The society is composed of the primary pupils and is doing splendid work in the literary line. Councilman F. M. Muldoon of Seattle visited his daughter recently, and spent considerable time becoming acquainted with the work of the normal school. The excellent character of our students is shown in many ways. Never has a student been called before the faculty for misconduct and never has it been necessary to suspend a student from classes on account of insubor- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 donation. The usual activity and seeming commotion are the result of a spirit of earnestness rather than a reckless and willful disregard for order and system. The students are not bound down by arbitrary and abstract regulations but each student is urged to exercise such personal control over his daily conduct that it may be worthy of emulation rather than censure and rebuke. There are three hundred and fifty people in the building daily, yet_ unnecessary noise or useless traveling through the halls is seldom seen, and visitors invariably comment favorably upon the business spirit and earnestness of the student-body. The pupils of the training school very pleasantly entertained the normal school at general assembly on Wednesday morning, Nov. 28th. Principal E. T. Mathes and Prof. Washington Wilson of our faculty are upon the program of the state teachers' association which meets in Ellensburg, December 26 t o 28, 1900. It is a source of much regret to our students that the crowded condition of the normal building renders it impossible to arrange for a proper display of the large museum which has been donated to the school. Our principal, Dr. E. T. Mathes, is spending the month of December in the east visiting some of the best state normal schools in the country. It is the united purpose of our trustees, principal and faculty that this institution shall stand for that which is best in the academic and professional training for teachers. The students who reside in the east end of Fairhaven are rejoicing because the authorities of that city have constructed a a good substantial sidewalk from the north end of Twenty-first street through "Happy Valley" to the normal school. This brings a large number of the homes of Fairhaven within a twenty-minute walk of the normal building, and materially increases the boarding and rooming facilities within walking distance of the school. It is seldom that any institution enjovs a more faithful business management than is given our school by the Board of Trustees. Their administration has not only been economical and fair, but it has extended to a solicitude for the comfort and success of every individual teacher and student. Much time has also been given during the past few months to a careful consideration of the needs of the school in the future. These have been reviewed on another page of this issue of the MESSENGER. Miss Malene Nelson who attended the normal school last year is now Mrs. Richard Downey, and resides in Ballard, Washington. We are proud of the literary societies of our training school. The "Acorn" and Four-leaf Clover" socities are under the leadership of Misses Tromanhauser and Brat-ton. Weekly programs are given which are always edifying and commendable. Martin Korstad was elected sergeant-at-arms of the normal senate at a recent election. That large pile of observation note-books, seen in the south hall every other Friday, means much work for someone. The work is well repaid however by the discipline received in their preparation. The constructive work as carried on in the primary grades of the training school is proving not only interesting but instructive as well, and the excellent work done by the smallest pupils is remarkable evidence of the adaptability of the course to the childs capabilities. Great volumes of eloquence are heard rolling through the halls every Friday afternoon. There certainly is a Young Men's Debating Club around somewhere near. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger GOSSIP. "Said Gossip One to Gossip Two, While stoppin in the town,— 'One Mrs. Pry to me remarked, Smith bought his goods of Brown/ "Said Gossip Two to Gossip Three, Who cast her eyelids down,— 'I've heard it said today, my friend, Smith got his goods from Brown.' "Said Gossip Three to Gossip Four, With something of a frown,— 'I've heard it said—what do you think? Smith took his goods from Brown.' "Said Gossip Four to Gossip Five, Who blazed it around the town,— 'I've heard today such shocking news, Smith stole his goods from Brown.' " —The Pilgrim. Elementary Certificates. From everywhere comes most urgent demands for higher scholarship among teachers just as from everywhere comes a similar demand for better trained workers along all lines. More than ever is it becoming certainly true that only the best shall survive. The poorer workers are eliminated or find it necessary to take stations much lower in the ranks. Accordingly, the wise ones will take zealous care that their preparation shall be thorough, and these will welcome such raising of standards as shall, when fully met, put them beyond question, in the matter of trained efficiency. The State of Washington, in common with other coast states, feels the strong impulse for better things in education, and will accordingly raise her standards among her teachers. Already, in a neighboring state, owing to the exceeding demand for nothing less than university graduates in high schools, examinations for high school certificates are all but thoroughly obsolete, and will be hereafter discontinued at the request of the teachers themselves. Not only has this condition, which is a remarkable one, obtained, but another more remarkable still is in the process of obtaining. It is that the public are demanding University graduates for grammar schools and are securing them for all better positions in grammar schools. It will soon be true that no certificates will be granted upon examination at all,—only upon credentials representing the most thorough training. Realizing the oncoming conditions the Whatcom Normal School seeks to raise her standards. It feels that anything less than a well won diploma is inadequate,— that the student who stops short of this is but temporizing, is really taking the first step out of the ranks. It is with these feelings that the taking of Elementary Certificates is strongly discouraged. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- A D VERTISBMENTS ® 1 Solid Striking and Pointed Facts all go to prove that for quality, variety and superiority our stock of fine tools, cutlery and general hardware is unsurpassed. The mechanic, contractor, blacksmith or housekeeper will find our prices beyond competition, while our reputation for handling only high grade goods is beyond question. W. M. FRIZELL HDW, CO. | 1683 Holly St. New Whatcom If '^^M^^mm^^m^^^^^M^^^^^M^^^^^. STOCKUIN BROS. FOR FIRST-CLASS DRY GOODS, JACKETS, ETO. $ '4. AGENTS-P. Centemeri Co. Kid 1 Gloves and Thomson Corsets. Frame Building, Cor. Holly and Canoe Sts. Si i i ;Vay,;;tf.ria^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS IT'S SO And You Ought to know it Our Line of Christmas Goods Comprises Kodaks, Gunther's Candies. Toilet Sets, Teplitz Ware, Shaving Sets and Brushes o! Ail Descriptions You Ought to r gt;pow About It Your Prescriptions are Compounded by a Qraduate of Pharmacy and Vou Ought to l^now That Our Ambition U to Give You All Your Money'* Worth COLLINS CO. TELEPHONE 866. A Breakfast Food for Every Day Sg in the week we can furnish you from our high m grade stock of cereals. For winter there is nothing more appetizing or healthful than our H. O. Oatmeal, Vitos and Semola and our many dainty foods in cereals and farinaceous foods of all kinds. Our stock of groceries includes everything that is of superior quality that comes under this head IRELAND S PAN OOAST 13th and E. Telephone 601. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Yout Fancy Your Shape Your Pocket Boot We meef you e^f every fum of fKe sifue^fiorv. We sKow e*r gt; e^ssorf rc\er»f of Men's Business and Dress Suits and Overcoats at From $7.50 TO $25.00 Wtyeb roatjes disappoirtf- Tryer)t QT) impossibility to the My^r ^ _^ Fine Furnishings, Hats and Shoes. Leather Satchels and Bags, also Trunks. Complete Outfits for Young Men a specialty. "One Price to All; Yotff Moneys' Worth Or Yo«r Money Back" ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS |-jIGH=GRADE_ PRINTING ENGRAVED CARDS We are receiving many orders for Engraved Plates, Gallina Cards and Invitations And are supplying goods in this line that are strictly UP-TO-DATE (XT MAY BE OF INTEREST to re-publish I the following, which is one of many flat-tering press notices given a recent typographical production from this establishment: "Messrs. Edson Irish, of New Whatcom, Washington, have recently published Carrie Blake Morgan's first book, a volume of poems, which takes its name from the opening poem, "The Path of Gold." * * * The little book is MOST ATTRACTIVELY PRINTED, and is bound in heavy, red Whatman's paper, with gold lettering, and is published at 50 cents per copy. It contains thirty-three poems, all short, the most successful of all being some of from two to four lines each, which are charming, both in subject and manner. Some of Mrs. Morgan's poems have a familiar ring, one two-line verse having been used on a book-plate belonging to a New York collector, but whose authorship we had never been able to discover. The book is well worth a place in our poet's corner, and it is to be hoped it Will meet with the appreciative reception its high quality warrants."—NEW YORK TIMES. EDSON lt; IRISH 1333 RAILROAD AVE. NEW WHATCOM If yon want to make XMAS PRESENTS To your friends the Whatcom Furniture Co. Keep a full line of House Furnishings and Fancy Goods Holly and R. R. Ave. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY D. H. EVANS C A M E R A S A N D SUPPLIES PYROGRAPHICAL OUTFITS 14 15 HOLLY S T . NJBO) WHATOOD) D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. McARTHUR SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents ELK S T R E E T NEWT W H A T O OH ALL THE POPULAR BOOKS OF 1900^^^ gt; Together with thoseof last year / ^ * | | ^ | \ mm i ^ T l lt; ^ Christmas Cards and Holiday SHERMANS Novelties at _^^^^. B. B. POULTRY AND FISH MARKET M " 5 3 S m Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Poultry, Poultry Supplies, Fresh and Cured Fish — Breeders of Buff Plymouth Rocks, Buff Leghorns, and Eggs in Season—Agents for Prairie State Incubators and Brooders, Pacific Poultryman and Reliable Poultry Journal. 1757 Holly Street PHONE 1166 New Whatcom. HELLO! CENTRAL! GIVE ME COX BROS.' LIVERY PHONE 1401 GOOD HEALTH DOES THAT MEAN ANYTHING TO YOU? STODDARD, the Sanitary Plumber 1381 ELK STREET. BELLINGHAM BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FREE READING ROOM Corner Dock and Magnolia streets. 2 1 Saturday evenings from 7 to 10 o'cl MRS. HUGH ELDRIDGE, Secy. X,. H. HADLEY, Pres't. Open daily, except Sunday, from 2 to 6 p. m., also Wednesday and Saturday evenings from 7 to 10 o'clock. Business, Stenography, Special Branches None cheaper, none better. Day and evening school. Send for Journal. AUG. WILSON, New Whatcom, Wash. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY GRAVES, BACKUS PURDY Transact a General BANKING BUSINESS Largest Bank in Northwestern Washington. New Whatcom, Wash. C. K. McMILLIN, Cashier. CENTRAL MARKET P E L L S MARZ. P R O P S. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN Beef, Pork, Veal, Mutton and Lamb, SHIPPING SUPPLIED. Salt Meats, Game in Season. Elk St., near R. I. Morse . . . . New Whatcom, Wash. A. V. MILLER THE SHOEMAKER Boots and Shoes Made to Order—Repairing Neatly Done. The Work of the Normal Students Respectfully Solicited. 1035 ELK ST. Next to Morse Hardware Co. The best place in town to buy Clothing and Gents' Furnishings CHAS. GREENBERG MORGEN Holly St. and Railroad Ave. W.O.NICHOLSON, BUTCHER And Dealer in Fresh and Salt Meats. . . . Elk St., near Cor. Holly PHONE 591 New Whatcom MRS. D. ALVERSON 1696 HOLLY ST. Closing out all Winter Millinery at a very low figure. Call at once and get a bargain. The Normal Students will £nd the PRINCIPAL BARBER SHOP AND BATHS The most Convenient and Attractive in the City. Holly Street, O p p o s U e ^ ^ ^ ^ F a m U I l g BrOS. ELK STREET COAL AND WOOD YARD ° - 5 £ K E 5£ Roslyn and Blue Canyon Coal and Dry Fir Wood delivered to any part of the -ity ,M - PHONE 1463 * * NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS 1 TO THE NORMAL STUDENTS J '4 We extend to the Normal Students i §| a special invitation to call and ex- j | §j amine our beautiful Holiday stock of P 1 JEWELRY, CUT GLASS AND NOYELTIES. I « It will assist vou in choosing your m | g^ts. " | 0 NELSON lt;£ ROBINSON | i JEWELERS OPTICIONS. |f P Cor. Holly and Dock Sts. If nanus iGysjiMii^^ The McDougall=Gage Co. SELL STANDARD GOODS • Hartschaffner Marx Fine Clothing, Monarch Shirts, Perrin's Dent's Gloves and High Grades of Men's Furnishings, I Fischer Bldg., • Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. | MUNRO, BLflKE HASKELL . PHONE 121 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. 1199 ELK STREET HARDWARE, TINNING jm AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves, Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. riGiieMiSMsisiaiiiejajsiaiaMaisiaisisjsisiaEMa, THE BARK 8F WHAWM L. P. WHITE CO. TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS YOUR ACCOUNT SOLICITED gj LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Byron Shumway GROCERS f 5 f 6 HOLLY ST. @raigi@iaj@i@i@i0igig|2i3jgi@i@igjgjgia^jgjgjs|gj2ig]j Over 100 Styles Of Perfume Atomizers To select from. Call and see our Holiday Line. The inspection will please both you and us. DeChamplain Graham, Th"%:,™,u.r Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. j^^^MSMSI^^^MS^^M^SSSMSMSSSMEMEMSMSM^mS A. Q. WlCKMAN The TAILOR 1345 HOLLY ST. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. R$s Patent The most complete assortment of LADIES FINE SHOES in the city. G. F. Raymond 1453 Holly St. Whatcom ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS. HMS flMSMSEMS EiaS5I@M3IBI0I3MaMSfai3M5IMSI3ISEI3S WILSON, NOBLES BARR Successors to the BLUE FRONT GROCERY GROCERIES HARDWARE STRICTLY UP-TO-DATE 1425 Holly St. Telephone 881 ^ Best Line of Vegetables and Fruits On t h e Bay afflSaMSMMM@M5M3M2MSM0IiMSISiaSMMSJ01MSIMSI3iii] ?:?K gt;K gt;^5;.SKW£ gt;K gt;5: JC^X T P S -Y THE LEADER F O R / y 7 ^ \ Dress Goods, 0w\\ Fine Silks, Cloaks, ML/ \MK Silk Waists, Wool Waists, i i W.C.C. Corsets i Dowager Corsets Headquarters For Fine KID GLOVES HANDKERCHIEFS Men's Furnishings FANCY WORK t THE LEADER IOC. New Idea Patterns. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS THINGS APPROPRIATE FOR THE HOLIDAYS IN STERLING SILVER_^g£ gt; Book Marks 25c to $1.00 Paper Cutters 25c to 1.50 Mucilage Bottles 75c to 1.50 Ink Wells 75c to 1.50 Pen Wipers 50c to 2.00 Key Chains 75c to 3.00 Ink Erasers 25c to 1.00 Other Articles to Numerous to Mention. BERENS' JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE 1475 HOLLY ST. Mrt Pictures The Ilatest Books pirpe Stationery Christmas Novelties CALL AND SMM OUR STOCK WHILE COMPLETE Higpson's Pharmacy 1435-HOLLY ST. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- To Furnish A Home There is Everything in This Store Furniture, Carpets, Shades, Draperies, Upholstery Goods, Bedding, Stoves and Ranges, Heaters, Crockery, Glassware, Wood and Willow Ware, Tinware, Notions, Etc. All these lines are shown in complete variety for your choosing |MW—- L,ow prices are uniformly maintained and quality of goods always as represented. WE WANT YOUR TRADE B. B. Furniture Co. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 December ---------- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • I BELUNGHAM \ I BAY I | IMPROVEMENT I ! COMPANY ! • Original Townsite Proprietors of I ! • £ • I THE CITY OF f ! NEW WHATCOM I I * I ! • • • • Choice Residence Property in the vicinity of the State Normal School. • Houses and Lots on the Insall-ment Plan. I • j For further information, address J BELUNGHAM BAY | IMPROVEMENT COMPANY ! t DEPOT BUILDING % t RAILROAD AVE. % • NEW WHATCOM, WASH. • | % • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •PPPPP
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Identifier: wwu:11463
Title: Normal Messenger - 1900 June
Date: 1900-06-01
Description: Above title on cover: "First annual commencement." Signature at top of cover: L. A. Kibbe. Also page 36 missing.
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1900_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- lt;.-^ FIRST ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT THE NORMAL MESSENGER (Quarterly gmte, 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 1 NORMAL FACULTY AND STUDENTS: We thank you sincerely for your kind | H patronage for the past year and I MONTAG
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Show more1900_0601 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- lt;.-^ FIRST ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT THE NORMAL MESSENGER (Quarterly gmte, 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 1 NORMAL FACULTY AND STUDENTS: We thank you sincerely for your kind | H patronage for the past year and I MONTAGUE I McHUGH I |5 Will do all in their power to merit a p continuance of the same M As usual we shall carry a full line of p The Famous Normal Serges at p 50c, regular 65c. goods. £; p All colors in the Famous Patter- 1::- M son Ribbons, from No. 1 to 40. If you are wanting anything in the following lines it will pay you to call, as we are acknowledged headquarters on all lines: Dress Goods, Silks, Trimmings Linings, Laces, Embroideries, Gloves, Hosiery, Underwear, Table Linens, NapHns, Towels, Crashes, Sheetings of ah' widths, ^uting Flannels, All-wool White Flannels, Wash Flannels, French Flannels, Bed Spreads, Blan- | kets, Comforts, Window Draperies, jj Swisses, Portiers, Lace Curtains, etc. | Special Bargains in Sun Shades I and Umbrellas \ The Largest and most Complete Stock of Dry j Goods in the Northwest | MONTAGUE JMGH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- Pictured top row, left to right: Pauline Jacobs, Ruth P. Pratt, Emma Mythaler; bottom row, left to right: Margaret J. Clark, Clara Norman, Hattie B. Thompson, Kate M. Schutt, Florence M. Griffith. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER JUNE, 1900 EVOLUTION OF THE GANGLION SADIE; J. ROGERS HE wonderful evolution, development, growth of vegetable and animal life, under proper conditions, and their rapid decay under adverse circumstances, are beyond question. This is due to the fact that a watchful eye is ever ready to note the new leaf or tendril, to rejoice over any indications of increased animal power and in the absence of either, to seek and remove the cause. That brain evolution, or rather mental evolution, through its physical organism is more difficult to study, and therefore less understood by the many, is obvious. Were it possible to be well equipped with the necessary apparatus for observing the different stages of cell, ganglionic and nervous development, could we see the workings of the brain and the immediate results of certain processes of treatment, possibly many difficulties would be removed. "Education cannot create anything new: it can only develop and unfold the already existing faculties of the human mind." In treating this subject therefore, my purpose is not an attempt to introduce the new, but a hope that out of the abundance of the old, I may present a few thoughts in such a simple, logical manner, that those who read, may be led to investigate to an extent that will result in at least one extra convolution of the cerebral cortex of each child under their care. T ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger As far as possible I shall exclude psychological technicalities and take for granted that with the general physiological divisions of the brain, you are so familiar, that I may spare you their enumeration and make use of only such as are necessary as a basis for a discussion of the subject. By means of experimental investigation, it has been proven that from the jelly-fish upward throughout the animal kingdom is recognizable a peculiar tissue, which psychologists designate, nerve tissue. This nerve tissue, consisting of gray and white matter, made up of minute nerve cells and nerve fibers, imbedded in a substance called nerve cement, constitutes what is known as the cerebro spinal axis or nervous system of mankind, which has the entire supervision of all the actions of the human body, either muscular or mental. The great nerve centers of the nervous system, are the spinal cord and the brain. The minute nerve cells comprising the gray matter of each of these nerve centers, are collected in aggregates called ganglia, and it is with the evolution of the ganglion that this paper is to deal. As the ganglion is an aggregation of cells, connected by nerve fibers, so the spinal cord is an aggregation of ganglia. From this organ pass, in pairs, the nerves controlling the muscles of the body. To this organ pass sensory nerves, whose function it is to transmit stimuli to the nerve centers. The movements of the infant are automatic, pure and simple, until he reaches that stage in development, whereby he begins to direct or control them. The wholly automatic or spontaneous actions have served their purpose. By a sort of dawning will power, he now begins to direct or systemize certain muscular movements, which in time become what we term reflex action. In other words, the nerve centers or ganglia, have ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 through the direction of the brain, repeated the act so often as to have thoroughly learned their work, and henceforth the controlling power is in the spinal cord. When by means of the sensory nerves the stimulus is carried directly to the ganglia of the spinal cord and the act is performed independently of brain disturbance, we have an example of reflex action. To illustrate: a fly lights upon the face of the sleeping child, the sensory nerve communicates the tactile disturbance to the spinal ganglia, where the direction is changed to a motor nerve which communicates with a muscle of the arm. The hand is raised; the fly disappears, but the child sleeps on. "Reflex action," says Halleck, "so important in human life and education, is the deputy of the brain, and directs myriads of movements, leaving the higher powers to attend to the weightier matters." As the normal child conies into the world with all the organs in miniature that are to develop into the physical man, so the brain, the physical basis for mind, contains in miniature all the nerve centers or ganglia it will ever have. As the parent and physician carefully watch the development of the physical body, imagine, if 3rou can, the consternation depicted in their faces, should they become aware, that through some unknown cause, or perhaps inattention on their part, even the most unimportant organ was becoming deformed or showed signs of arrested development. Why? Because every part of the physicial organism is essential to every other part and in so much as the physical being is imperfect, in so much is that life robbed of it's birthright. What is true of the physical, is true of the mental. The cortex of the brain is an aggregation of nerve centers, waiting for development, and if neglected will remain in an arrested state and the individual is a cripple. Localization of brain functions is no longer doubted by students of psychology. By this ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger we mean that the outer gray rind or cortex has been mapped out, experiments showing that different functions should be assigned to different localities. The motor area is so definitely fixed that the ganglion controlling the movements of a finger may be located. Behind and below the motor area, we find the sensory area, which is proven by the fact that disease or injury of the ganglia of certain portions, will destroy the sense of sight, that of other portions, hearing, etc., etc. While it is true that certain brain areas are definite, it is also true that general brain action and nourishment will affect the entire cortex and keep alive the centres to a great extent; bear in mind, however, that each of these areas has sub-divisions and each subdivision has its brain centres depending upon the use of environments for their perfect growth. We have shown that the physical and mental organisms are similarly developed. We hope to show that they are dependent upon each other for their full development. Prof. Gates, of Washington, asks this question: "If destruction of corticle areas produces disease of corresponding organs, may we not expect that strengthening and upbuilding these areas will produce development and health in the organs?" The duty then of the teacher is clear. Lead the child to use his environments that all the sensations may be aroused into activity and result in ganglionic development. In the words of Khron, "Educate the entire brain." Educate not one sense, but each sense. If the senses are the window's to the soul, then throw wide each curtain, that in whatever direction the soul may turn, the light upon the pathway may reveal new beauties. That all sensations come to us through the senses and give rise to motor activity, demonstrates the fact that motor, as well as mental ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 development, depends upon sense training. One of the greatest truths spoken is that "The highest elevation to man's psj'chical nature can only be attained by due attention to his physical development." According to Spencer, we must first make a perfect animal. As neither the brain nor the body can be educated separately nor independently, neither the one nor the other can be neglected. Life is growth. The greater the growth the more life. Growth comes through exercise and use. Before dwelling upon the delicacy of and the possibilities for ganglionic development through the sense organs, let us consider some of the existing conditions, in order that the best may be accomplished. Children come to us in various stages of development. Their inheritances are different; their home influences are different, and their future lives will vary. We must take them as they are, study their needs and help them as best we can, bearing in mind that the proper guidance by the qualified teacher will start each one on the road, not to fame perhaps, but to physical, mental and moral health. It has already been shown that it is the function of different portions of the brain to respond to and grow through the use of the sense organs. Every sensation carried to the brain excites a corresponding motor activity, therefore note a few illustrations of the advantage to the child, growing out of this development. The sense of smell, which is said to play the smallest part in mental development, is capable of a high degree of cultivation and its perceptions are astonishingly delicate. Prof. Perry, the blind pianist, when asked by his hostess if he were fond of roses, replied, "Yes, very fond of them. I prefer the yellow," said he, reaching toward the yellow rose and avoiding the red one which was held nearer him, being guided by the odor of the roses. The sweet fragrance of the new mown hay ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger and the wild flowers of the field, have caused many a child to remain long in action, drinking in the much-needed pure air, bringing to his cheek the tint of health and to his frail body strength and robustness. Many illustrations might be given to show the extent to which each sense may be trained and the consequent growth of ganglionic centers, thrown into activity by this training, but it is more important that a few thoughts be given to the when and how and the results or ends to be reached. As the sensory centers or ganglia remain plastic but a comparatively short time, the time to begin the training is in infanc}', in the kindergarten; in the primary school. This is the time for the child to learn to use his senses; this is the time to lay the foundation for all future development; this the time to train him to make use of his environments rather than allow his environments to make use of him; this the time when circumstances should be made favorable to the development of a self-directing power, which enables him to form character, rather than have it formed for him. In the words of Halleck, "If the requisite means for training and developing the nervous system are not forthcoming in early life, even the possible genius may never develop a fraction of his earliest possibilities." When we reflect that the sensory brain tracts are modified by the song of a bird, or take into consideration that the slightest muscular movement causes a modification in the motor ganglia, we appreciate to some extent the truth of the assertion that every exertion leaves a certain ineffable trace. The sense organs can only be fully trained by pleasurable exercise brought about by a necessity for thought and movement. All sense training thatcombinesthetwo develops energy and force of character. A well developed brain shows itself quite as much in muscular movement as in intellectual activi- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 ties, hence the necessity for manual training departments added to our school curriculum. Even feeble-minded children have been trained b}- the handling of the saw and other tools; to fix their attention by degrees, till their work compared favorably with that of more fortunate children. SENIOR CLASS SONG There is a Normal on a hill, on a hill, And there wise teachers show their skill, show their skill, In training boys and girls to be Wise pedagogues just such as we. CHORUS: Fare thee well, for we must leave thee, Do not let the parting grieve thee, And remember that the best of friends must part, must part. Adieu, adieu, kind friends, adieu, adieu, adieu, We can no longer stay with you, stay with you. From Normal tasks we're now forever free. Oh! May the world go well with thee. In book reviews they do delight, do delight, But when you study all the night, all the night, They tell you that will never, never do, The years of life are all too few. C H O . - Oh, you should see those children dear, children dear, The children, who are gathered here, gathered here, That those who wish may trials give To methods, which they hope will live. CHO.— There are many things which we might say, we might say, But time for us will not delay, not delay His flight, we're sad to leave you. Oh! But "parting is such sweet sorrow." CHO.— ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger THE TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees consists of three members appointed by the governor from the residents of Whatcom county. Hon. Jere Neterer, the president of the Board, is a prominent attorney with an extensive record of usefulness to the state. He was born in Indiana and has practiced there and in Kansas. For a number of years he has lived in New Whatcom, and has earned a justly deserved reputation of the highest degree of excellence. Mr. J. J. Edens, who has been a member of the Board continuously from its first organization, is an extensive property owner of New Whatcom. He served throughout the civil war, in a Missouri regiment from his native state, and is a pioneer in the Sound country. Mr. Frank C. Teck is a journalist by profession, being editor of "The Blade," of New Whatcom. He is also the author of a volume of poems, and is well known by his extensive literary productions. The Secretary of the Board, who acts solely as clerk, is Mr. L. H. Darwin. He is the Bel-lingham Bay correspondent of the Associated Press and of the "Seattle Times." His efficient and genial performance of his duties has won much commendation. OUR FACULTY The corps of instructors consists of the principal and eight assistants. This includes the critic teachers and the superintendent of the model school. The stated meetings of the faculty occur every Monday afternoon in the principal's office. As a body the faculty has joined with the trustees in giving two receptions during the year; one at the opening of the school year, and one to the graduating class. It also entertained the senior class the week before commencement. A brief bio- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- J. J. E D B SS ,(ERE NETERER ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- FRANK C. TECK. I*. H. DARWIN ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 graphical sketch and a portrait of each of the members is here presented as aleadingfeature of this issue. On assuming his duties in May, 1899, Dr. Mathes supervised the finishing of the interior of the building and made everything ready for the reception of students. An important duty was the selection of a faculty. Over seventy letters of application were received and it was only after careful consideration that the corps of teachers was chosen. Besides preparing the circular of information and mailing 1,600 copies, Dr. Mathes, during the summer, visited eight institutes as instructor. The whole year's work for the school had to be planned and then the large attendance made reorganization necessary after the school had been open two weeks. Also the selection of 1,600 books for the library devolved upon him. The principal has arranged all programs for daily class work, planned the work for the reading course and the professional lectures, besides conducting 480 recitations during the year. In addition to this he has himself written 1,800 letters in a year; traveled 4,000 miles in this state and has delivered 35 lectures on various subjects in all parts of Western Washington. Prof. John T. Forrest is a native of the state of Iowa and is a graduate of the Central University of that state. After coming to this state he edited a newspaper for two years and taught school for fourteen years in the city of Chehalis, Washington. He has charge of the department of mathematics and is acting principal in the absence of the president. He is critic of the Aurora society. The department of science is in charge of Prof. Francis W. Eply, who came from the Normal School of West Superior, Wisconsin. He was also principal of the High School of Marquette, Michigan, and he has pursued advanced work in various summer schools. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger Miss Jane Connell has the work in English and Latin. She is a graduate of Wooster University, Ohio, and also of the School of Pedagogy, of New York City. She taught four and one-half years at Miss Bliss' Preparatory school in Yonkers, N. Y. She also taught one year at Sheridan College, Wyoming. She is critic of the Chilic society. Miss Avadana Millett, of the art department, is a graduate of the Winona State Normal school, Minnesota. She has also made a special study of art in the art schools of Chicago, and taught very successfully in Minneapolis and in Seattle. This year she has taught drawing, reading and physical culture. Miss Millett has been the critic of the Utopian club for the entire year. Miss Ida Agnes Baker offers the courses in vocal music and in English grammar. She also supervises the music in the Model school. She came from Iowa to this state some years ago and taught in Lewis county. Robert B. Vaile has taught physiology, algebra and American history to the first year class. He is a graduate of the pedagogical department of the University of Michigan and has also spent a year in the office of an educational journal published in Chicago, his home city. Miss Sadie Rogers, superintendent of the model school, has had an extensive experience in her chosen line of work, having recently come from similar labors in Montana. She has accomplished much in her department and the training class owe much of the advancement they have made to her guidance. Miss Catherine Montgomery', the supervisor of the primary department of the practice school, has been an eminently successful teacher in Seattle and has been principal of a grammar school in Chehalis. She has a happy faculty of imparting her excellent spirit and methods to the prospective teachers who come under her. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 THE CLASS OF 1900. The eight yomig ladies who compose the first graduating class of the Normal School have now accomplished, with the aid of all the surrounding influences, the task of completing the course of study as it is laid down. They occupy a unique position, inasmuch as they are pioneers in the history of the graduating classes. Because of the newness of the institution and of the state, their previous history is of some considerable interest, and they well deserve even a more extended biographical article than now follows. "A daughter of the gods, divinely tall And most divinely fair." Clara Norman was born in Preston, Minn., in 1879. When she was but six months old, her parents moved to Dakota, where she spent her early childhood. In 1892 her family moved to Port Townsend, Washington, and there Clara attended the public schools. Later she spent two years at the Pacific Academy, Parkman, and two and one-half years at the Ellensburg State Normal School. Miss Norman expects to study drawing in Chicago after graduation, as she has already shown much talent in that line. "She seeks to be good, but aims not to be great A woman's noblest station is retreat." Oregon is the native state of Ruth Pratt, but her early childhood was spent in Seattle, where she expects to reside in the future. Her early education was received in that place. Miss Pratt attended the University of Washington for three years, and expects to complete the course there next year. She was born March 25, 1881, and is thus the youngest member of the graduating class. ' 'The poet in a golden clime was born With golden stars above; no sword Of wrath her right arm whirl'd, But one poor poet's schrall, and with his word She shook the world." TwTenty-four years ago, on Thanksgiving day, Kate Schutt was born in Hornellsville, N. Y. She grew up, as children will, and also went to school. She graduated from the ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger High School of her native town and spent one year in post-graduate work. She had a scholarship in Cornell University and graduated from there in three years, taking the degree of A. B. with the class of '98. The spring of '99 saw the family on Bellingham Bay, and we are proud to have a Cornell graduate in our class of '00. Miss Schutt has been elected principal of the Aberdeen High School, and the board is certainly fortunate in securing her services, both on account of her marked ability and because she does not expect to leave school to get married, as some members of our faculty do. "We know thee, Reen ? In intellect, with force and skill To strive, to fashion, to fulfill." Emma Mythaler is a native of Waterloo, Iowa. The early years of her life were spent there, and she graduated from the Waterloo High School as valedictorian of her class. Coming west she settled in Tacoma, where she attended the Puget Sound University for some time. She holds a first grade certificate and is a teacher of wide experience. In the teacher's life which lies before her we wish her all possible success. "Your words have virtue, such as draws A faithful answer from the breast Thro' light reproaches, half expressed And loyal unto kindly laws." Pauline Jacobs was born in New York City twenty-six years ago. When but a child her parents moved to Kansas, and here she spent several years of her childhood and received her early education. Since coming to the Sound country she has attended the public school at Lynden and the Ellensburg Normal School. She has also taught for several years. Her life work is certainly well chosen, and if her work while here with us was indicative of the future, we may with safety predict a brilliant and successful one for her. "O sweet, pale Margaret, O rare, pale Margaret, The very smile before you speak, That dimples your transparent cheek, Enriches all the heart, and feedeth The senses with a still delight." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 Margaret J. Clark was born in Oshkosh, Wis., Sept. 7, 1874. She is the first graduate of the Everett High School and is the president of the Alumni association of that institution. She has spent one year at the State University and last year taught successfully in the Everett schools. In her work this year at the Normal she has shown ability and faithfulness. As a member of the Utopian Literary Society she has ever shown her readiness to do her share. In the training department she has been very successful. Her greatest charm is her true womanliness. Unselfish and ever ready to lend a helping hand, she is a favorite with all who know her. "A life that all the muses deck'd With gifts of grace, that might express All comprehensive tenderness, All subtilizing intellect." Hattie Thompson, who is the president of the senior class and also librarian of the school, was born in Barnard, Missouri, June 11, 1875. She went to California when four years of age, and from there to Tacoma, Wash., where her early education was received. She attended the Puget Sound University and graduated from the Tacoma Business College. Four years of her life have been spent in teaching, and we know from the work already done that this is where her power lies. She has a happy faculty of "lending a hand" to struggling ones. Her face has been an inspiration throughout the jrear to the students, and we are glad to know she will be with us again next year. " 'Tis beauty that dost oft make woman proud; 'Tis virtue that dost make them most admired; 'Tis modesty that makes them seem divine." Miss Florence Griffith was born in Eureka Springs, Ark., Feb. 11,1880. When Florence was three years old her parents moved to Kansas, and two years were spent there before coming to New Whatcom, where Florence's education was received. She graduated from the High School in the class of '97. One year was spent in teaching; then she went to the University of Washington. She entered the Normal this year and has been a welcome addition to the school. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- m NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE NEW WHATCOM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL NEW WHATCOM, WASH. TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR. Entered as second class matter at the postoffice at New Whatcom, Washington BESSIE GRIGGS, . . . . Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS Utopian Alcott Kulshaa r Aurora First Year - Philomathian FACULTY COMMITTEE CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, ROBERT B. VAILE, AVADANA MILLETT J. N. SELBY, Business Manager VOL. I. JUNE, 1900 No. 3 The closing of the first \'ear of a new institution is an event well worth more than passing moment, and the end of the first school year of the New Whatcom State Normal School is fraught with no small amount of material for reflection. A review and an inventory and a forecast are all pertinent at the present moment. This first scholastic year has naturally been one of adjustment, of making traditions, of laying foundations. The labor involved in such a task, in which the fortunes of two hundred and sixty young people are directly involved and in which the credit of the commonwealth of Washington is to a degree at stake, is not necessarily evident in external symbols. The influence that has gone forth will become apparent in subtle and unostentatious ways. The substructure built this year will come to the test in the years to come. The newness has been worn off the building by these ten months of solid work and the novelty of the situation is lessened somewhat. Beneath is found a well-ordered system, a substantial organization, a growing tendency toward higher things. The impetus furnished by the history of the short past, favored by CLARA NORMAN MARIE AMES EMMA ROWLEY PEARL LEE JESSIE SHOCKEY C. S. BONNER ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 the interest and commendation of the public, is clearly revealed at the present moment in the various phases of the school's life. The prospect for the coming year is filled with that which is both good and cheering. Preparations are already made for as large an extension of the facilities of the school as is deemed wise under the existing circumstances. Everything points to an era of increased usefulness of the school to the students and to the state. HISTORY OF THE JUNIORS Of the many young ladies and few young men who assembled at the Whatcom Normal last September, there were thirty-five of the former who had so far ascended the educational ladder as to be adjudged by that august body, the faculty, eligible to membership in the Junior class. As a member of said class I take pleasure in giving a brief account of the work we have done, leaving the public to discover for itself what we have left undone. Under the guidance of the faculty the Juniors have, by diligent toil, reached one more round on the ladder by which they may rise to their chosen profession. Under the supervision of Professor Eplv we have delved into the mysteries of science, and, that we might better understand the mechanism of the human (?) body, our pet, the pussy-cat, has been sacrificed regardless of our tears and protestations. Furthermore, we have, in the study of psychology, explored the secret chambers of the mind, each principle discussed being forcibly impressed by the use of "homely illustrations" drawn from immediate surroundings. Our professor has stated to the class that, by introspection, he has proved—public opinion to the contrary notwithstanding— that "the pulse does not beat one whit faster when walking on the street with a young ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger lady than when—gazing upon the sublimity of the Cascades." Each day at 2:30 "sharp," those in the regions of bliss—namely, far from the chemical laboratory—ha ve been appraised that the hour of scientific experiments was at hand. Stifling fumes arose from the lower regions, bringing to mind the picture of thirty aproned figures generating odious gases. However, the class feel fully recompensed for any discomfort experienced, since, at the close of the year's work they were ushered into the "dark room" and initiated into the mj'steries of photography. After so exhaustive a course in scientific investigation, the members of the class feel fully competent to dissect the bod}-, explain mental phenomena, and analyze all chemical compounds. Miss Baker, the instructor in music, has demonstrated the fact that "Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast." This is evident to all who have observed the present docility of the class. Under the instruction of Professor Forrest we have become proficient in arithmetical combination, invoulution and progression. Each of the class has been supplied with a set of geometrical figures designed to assist in the future development of the juvenile mind. How Miss Connell has contributed to our knowledge of good English will be evident when it is known that many a midnight dream found us with dimmed eyes and throbbing head, still conning Rice's Outlines for History and Literature, or McMurry's Special Method; but we love her and wrote quire upon quire of the "Home Environment Theory," "The Culture Epoch Theory," "Correlation of History and Literature, "etc. Even now, at the remembrance, my hand automatically writes the "Essentials for a Good Child Story." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- EDWARD T. MATHGS • ••"-•'i^. ••: gt;,•;• j ^ ^ ^ ^ | ^ B ^B^KlllilllliK ' • lt;;.•" gt;:: ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H ^ ^ f c ' ^ B (W " sfeilRpf1':, ~ IWP---' -_^^^^^^^^B|SiM$l: 1^" •^••feiilBllPl8 lt;%: l^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^A - ' '^^^If^' '.? £; •:.; ;-.•;,::V.'v. .::-i-..''.:•.•^ti.r ::W.5^ JOHN T. POI ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 Although we have a most circumspect faculty^, yet, under the guidance of Miss Mil-lett, we have learned an innocent little "skip" with two steps, and another with three, (first step long, last two short). With this we have interspersed numerous juvenile games, that when we shall have blossomed forth into full-fledged teachers we may be enabled to give our small victims such exercises as will "promote growth through the stimulation of breathing and circulation; and also blood formation, which is sadly hindered by forced durance in school." Under the same instructor the aesthetic side of our natures has been developed to a marvelous degree. Not only have we become versed in the art of making conventional designs, but have also reached that stage of perfection at which we are able to most vividly illustrate such poetical passages as: "The king is in the parlor counting out his money, The queen is in the pantry eating bread and honey,"etc. Certain members of the class are so gratified with their success as to intend to make this line of work their specialty. It is with the keenest regret we are forced to say that we have never "had" Professor Vaile. Of the reason for this we are not aware; but having heard a rumor which has floated out from Chicago, we are led to believe that in this one instance the charms of the Juniors have failed to attract. However, knowing that the Seniors have had him as an instructor this year, we wait patiently, hoping that when we fill the vacancy made by their departure, we may have the same privileges they have enjoyed. It is with the deepest remorse that we speak of our work in the training department. Although we have read and reviewed numerous books, written scores of lesson plans, prepared monthly reports, and otherwise taken advantage of the opportunities offered us, yet we feel that we have in no way ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger done justice either to the pupils under our care, to ourselves, or to our most kind and proficient instructor, Miss Rogers, and her assistant, Miss Montgomery. However, considering the material they have had to work upon, our benefactresses have done wonders. Thirty-five teachers (in embryo) have been added to the ranks of that most worthy profession. And though the class does not hope to attain to that degree of perfection which they see in the nine examples before them, yet it is their earnest desire that in time they may become worthy to (in the words of a Senior) "teach the young ideas how to sprout." But before closing we would say a word of farewell to the Seniors. There can be no doubt but that this, the class of 1900 is the strongest yet graduated from the Whatcom Normal. It is with sadness that we see them go forth from the protection of the alma mater; but we lay aside all those selfish feelings and say with the poet, "To where glorj' awaits thee," (and give the Juniors a chance). And above all, in all, and through all has been the guiding hand of our beloved President, Dr. Mathes. With clear, calm eye and gracious smile he has shown us the light, through the clouds which seem to surround us, and with a strong, firm hand has made the rough places smooth. With the most perfect trust shall we place ourselves under his guidance for another year. The next issue of the MESSENGER will occur in August. One of its leading features will be the announcements for the Fall Term of the Normal. It will also contain the full calendar for the ensuing school year. Among other important features will be the "Whereabouts of Old Students." If you are not already a subscriber, this issue will be a good one with which to begin. If Normalites will write the MESSENGER statinghow they have spent their vacation and where they will be next year, the same will be published in the August issue. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 LITERARY SOCIETIES ALCOTT SOCIETY Now it came to pass in the days of William, of the tribe of McKinley, in the third year of his reign, that a great institution, whose foundations were laid upon the shores of Puget Sound, arose in the land of the pine trees. Yea, verily it was a temple set upon a hill. And a certain wise man from the East, one Edward, of the tribe of Mathes, went thither to take upon his broad shoulders the arduous duties of Great High Priest in this lofty temple of knowledge. And moreover, it came to pass in the autumn season of the same year that from all the country round about, the young men and maidens did flock to this temple, bearing with them minds alert and earnest hearts. And on the fifteenth day of the same month, certain young women and likewise certain young men did assemble themselves together for the purpose of uniting in the bonds of literary fellowship and social communion. And when the band was finally united, it was not without "Ames;" its ideals were high; its aspirations lofty; and at all times and all seasons did it seek to " Carrie " on its work with "Love and Joy." The "House" was never divided against itself, but was held together in harmony and strength by means of "Buckles." Moreover was the banner borne on high by the fair and mighty host and thereon boldly emblazoned shown forth the name of Alcott. These same Alcotts did not only aspire to be great literary lights among men, but also to excel in the divinely appointed feminine arts, and under the glorious leadership and able instruction of the most excellent "Baker" they did prosper and were magnified in the sight of all societies from thenceforth. And as the days wore on, the host of the Alcotts waxed strong in members and powerful in in- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 22 The Normal Messenger fluence. From the day of its organization it has ranked high among the like organizations that flourished round about them and has always maintained that rank even unto this day. Selah! After these things and the establishment thereof, certain of the brethren, of whom they boasted because they had "Moore," became filled with discontent because they yearned for overmuch power and honor, and when they perceived that they were not receiving parlimentary drill sufficient to satisfy the cravings of their thirsty minds, they did rise up against the fair damsels and did conspire how they might occupy diverse seats of honor. And after fruitless attempts and ill-fated devices, they did make woeful threats of desertion, did finally withdraw themselves from the feminine ranks and did institute a rank and file all their own, and from thenceforth were screened from the gaze of all beholders by a delicate " Vaile." And now although the sons had gone out from their borders, there still remained with the Alcotts, the "Masterson" together with a "Williamson" and the maidens fair did continue to their work in "Shumway" and did continue to assemble together on the fifth day of the week as was their custom. JOHN F. DUFUR, President GEO. B. BURKE, Cashier The Citizens National Bank OF FAIRHAVEN Transacts a General gar^irjg grjd G^ebarjCJe gtisirjess WISCONSIN GROCERY Largest Assortment in the City MASON BLOCK FAIRHAVEN, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 And at every gathering in their appointed precincts when the scribe did read forth one by one the names of the several Alcott maidens, they did respond with wise and beautiful sayings, one of which given impressively in a " G a r " [clear] voice was, "A 'Tarte' temper never mellows with age." And then would follow one after another, the voice of a sweet singer, a gentle poet, a witty speaker, an earnest debater or the voice of one who read from a scroll. And all these proceedings served for the edifications of the maidens assembled. And it came to pass at the close of the winter season, it was heralded forth from the general assembly of the temple that the Alcotts would hold a great gathering, and accordingly a great gathering was held. And all the congregation of the Utopians, with the Auroras, and all the host of the Kulshans, together with the tribe of Chilics, even unto the sons of the Philomathians, and yet to the Acorns and Four-Leaf Clovers that came up out of the lower temple, assembled in one body to harken unto the wisdom of their words and the voice of their songs. So there was great rejoicing in the temple, for since the time of Sappho and Pericles, the like was never known. And now when all this was finished and many weeks had passed, the Alcotts did proclaim a feast and a time of rejoicing at the temple. Accordingly all Whatcom did come N. N. HINSDALE TELEPHONE use Plumber and Tinner and Dealer in HARDWARE, STOVES AND RANGES Sash, Doors and Windows, Paints and Oils, Plumbing Tin-Work a Specialty Cor. E. and 13th Sts. NEW WHATCOM R. H. DIEZMAN Dealer in Choice Family Groceries FRUITS, PLOUR AND PBBD Cor. 12th St. and Harris Ave. Fairhaven Phone 5404 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 24 The Normal Messenger up to the temple set upon a hill, and when the multitude drew near, the singer sang, the trumpeters sounded, and as many as were of a free heart did partake of ice-cream and the sweet delicacy of the oven. And as the year drew to its close, the glory of the Alcotts grew brighter and it came even to pass that the trumpeters and singers were as one to make the sound to be heard in praising their name, and when they lifted up their voices with trumpets and cymbals and instruments of music, and praised their name singing, "Tra la la la la, Tra la la la la, La la la la la La. Tra la la la la, Tra la la la la, Tra la la la la, T o JO l o I n 1q T O Whoray-Whoray ! Whoray ! Al c o t t ! ! ! " Then the temple was filled with a glory past conceiving and the name and the fame of the Alcott will be there forever. Selah! AURORA SOCIETY. As we bid adieu to our first year of school work at the Normal, we do not forget to take a glimpse into the room where the father of the Godess of Dawn presides. Here not only the minutest details of mathematics have been made plainly visible—and without the aid of the microscope—but here the Auroras assembled. Listen while the walls echo the deeds of the past. Ah, we would forget how we sat nervously awaiting the awful moment when our turn should come to appear before the society in HARVEY L. DICKINSON CO. Real Estate, Insurance and Warrant Brokers RAILROAD AVE. NEAR CORNER OF HOLLY DR. C. A. DARLING—^ gt; DENTIST Rooms 6 and 7 Holly Block Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 25 the capacity of a performer, and only remember that our work was done and we are the stronger for the effort. We would forget that four Seniors subjugated us and dominated imperiously, but only remember that the faculty marked an epoch in our history when they excused the Seniors from literary work. We would forget that ourbo\rs never made eloquent orations, never distinguished themselves in debate, but remember that they have long since departed and now, here and there in the Normal cemetery, a white slab commemorates the mourned. We would forget that the play we fondly anticipated did not materialize, but remember the participants enjoyed the sublime poetry of the waltz where tetrameter was in evidence. We would forget that our rays were not always as polished and bright as they should have been under the guidance of Prof. Forrest, but remember that a jewel of a president shown with perpetual brilliancy. Ah! we delight to bask in the smiles of a first love, but space is forbidden us. Here's success to the Aurora ! O, ye rays so bright and true, Long may you live and prosper. Glorious fame will be your due. PHILOMATHIAN DEBATING CLUB. The young men of the school conceived the idea of organizing a literary society of their own only after due discussion and deliberation. The sentiment became openly ex- BICYCLERS, TAKE NOTE ! Sarah came into our store, PHOTO Ordered soda—liked it— GOODS Drank it up and had some more And then went out and biked it ENGBERGt'S PHARMACY, FAIRHAVEH BOLLONG GROCERY CO. WHOLESALE / 0 „ « « ^ » .« RETAIL L i r o e e rs 1706 ELEVENTH ST. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 26 The Normal Messenger pressed by the close of the first term that the male contingent of the Normal could attain better results in the line of debating and parliamentary practice by combining their then much-scattered forces. They also felt they could secure a share of attention and recognition more nearly proportional to their deserts by so uniting. Thus it was that the Philomathian Debating Club was formed on Washington's birthday, 1900, with Mr. Vaile as its faculty critic. The course that the society has since pursued has been filled with vicissitudes, but it has confidently pressed on until it has at last reached clear water. At the beginning its membership was thirty, and the partings of these from their respective societies were in many cases even pathetic. On the other hand, there were scornful acts and words hurled upon their heads, but they did not heed them. When the young ladies protested that some of their number would be unable to go to the student reception unless allowed to invite an escort from outside, the young men offered their services graciously, only to be refused in every instance. The bright spot in the history of the club is the public entertainment given on April 6. An elaborate program was prepared, but in the very midst of it a specially prepared altercation between two of the members occurred in the audience room, which naturally caused the immediate convening of the Philo- LARSON SPENCER / -— MUSIC DEALERS I O W A G R O C E RY W. A. MARSH, Proprietor Staple and Fancy Groceries, Provisions, Fruits, Nuts, Candies, Etc. Phone 5103 mo Harris Ave., FAIRHAVEN ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- FRANCIS W. EPLV JANE CONNELL ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- AVADANA MILLETT SADIE R. ROGERS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 27 mathian Court, which meted out justice to the offender. The Chillick Society offered to serve refreshments after the regular program, and the young men gladly availed themselves of the opportunity of accepting a victory that they felt they had fairly earned. Altogether it seemed to be quite successful. Elections occur every four weeks, and no one is eligible for the same office twice in one year. The four presidents thus far chosen are Messrs. Myers, Geo. Blonden, S. C. Bonner, and Olaf Webb. In the officers of the Normal Senate the club is represented by Mr. Myers. Next year promises to be a successful one, and every inducement is offered to make it so, especially if the membership is large. UTOPIAN LITERARY CLUB. The members of the U. L. C, after tossing for many years upon the changing waves of fortune, have reached at last the haven of safety and are installed as members of the Utopian Republic. On the 15th of September, A.D. 1899, fifty students convened in the art room of the Nor- MORRIS JONES Stationer Bookseller Eleventh St., Fairhaven, Wash. For Ladies' and Gents' FINE SHOES GO TO THE FAIRHAVEN SHOE STORE | J. E. WALSH ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 28 The Normal Messenger mal to establish there a republic. A constitution was immediately framed which shall stand as a monument to the wisdom of the republic. The Crescent is the official paper. The Utopian Republic was established for literary purposes; a very extensive field of work has been covered this year. A number of the poets have been studied, besides many of the topics of the day. But "a little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men," so a humorous program has been arranged for every month. The conversational program was a very original plan for spending an afternoon. The Utopians treated the public to an original play written by the young ladies. The assembly hall was taxed to its utmost with an appreciative audience. For one evening they were given a glimpse into a good, old-fashioned Thanksgiving. Twice the state room of the republic has been thrown open to the public, the first time for a candy sale, the second for a luncheon. On both occasions the room was converted into a bower of loveliness, the decorations being yellow, white and blue, the Utopian colors. 225 STATIONERY GO TO THE R A C K E T S T O RE FAIRHAVEN, WASH. I WHflTGOM SOUVENIRS I g State Normal Book Marker - $ .75 | | | State Normal Spoons . . . 1.50 || j | "Jim Quilshan Spoons" - - 3.00 t§ Ejj Mt. Baker Spoons - - - 1.50 | I BERENS 1 I JEWELRY AND OPTICAL HOUSE 1 i h 1S8T-9 HOLLY ST., WHATCOM •? ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 29 The republic has always pursued a policy of peace, but circumstances may change the policy of any nation. A challenge was sent to the Chillicks, a tribe of savages whose war cry had stricken terror into the hearts of a poor weak tribe called the Kulshan. The subject of contention, however, was not the Kulshan tribe, but the question, "Resolved, That women should be granted equal suffrage." The eloquence, logical reasoning and consumate skill of the Utopians came out victorious. Great was the rejoicing and loud were the praises raised for the republic and its noble commander-in-chief. "Bootn-a-lacky, boom-a-lacky, zip boom bah ! Utopian, Utopian, rah, rah, rah ! Boom-a-lacky, boom-a-lacky, zip boom bah ! Avadana Millett, rah, rah, rah !" Not long ago the male population of the republic seceeded, but the Utopians, being strict adherents to peace, permitted them to withdraw unmolested into obscurity, "Vailed" from the outside world. "We hail Thee, our own Utopia, With hearts that are loyal and true, May those who enter the Normal next fall, Choose the yellow, the white and the blue." PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY UDNESS ERHOLM, Props. PHONE 1183 NORTH ELK STREET ELLIS SL S O N ' S S T E A L E R LINE WHATCOM, SEATTLE AND TACOMA ROUTE STEAMER SEHOME Leaves NEW WHATCOM at 8 p. m., Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Leaves Northern Pacific Dock, Tacoma, at 3 p. m. City Dock, Foot of Main Street, Seattle, at 10 p. m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, for ANACORTES, FAIRHAVEN, NEW WHATCOM Pare to SEATTLE, $1; Pare to TACOMA, $1.50 W. H. ELLIS, MANAGER ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 30 The Normal Messenger CHILLICK TRIBE The Chillick Tribe is all right, even if it is a tribe of natives. It boasts of more prominent members than any other society. It has among its members the president of the Senate, two of the best singers, and the best musician in the Normal; the editor-in-chief of the MESSENGER and the only lady drummer. It also has the best critic and the best basket ball player. It has an orator, a satirist and a wit, and before the origin of the Philoma-theon Club it had a fine selection of boys. No society in school has a more enviable record, and much is expected from it. Its ice cream reception proved that besides all other good qualities, this club is not behind in social gifts. "A tribe there was, and that a goodly tribe That fro the tyme that it first bigan To finden out the truths of bettre love Loved science much and historie. And evere honoured by the facultie Discreet it was and ful of excellence But thereof nedeth not to speke, men know As well in Christendom as in heathenesse That it has honor for its worthynesse. For lernynge it shows greet charitee Aboveu all societies in Normal. Of studie had it moost care and moost heede, And in good felaweshipe is evermore, At sessiouns its words weren so wise, So estately was it of governaunce, Its resouns spak it ful solempnely, But natheless, I have not tyme and space, To telle you al of its condicioun, Of this tribe telle I no lenger tale Than it was cleped Chillick." MUNRO, BLflKE HASKELL PHONE 12 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. 1199 ELK STREET HARDWARE, TINNING * A / D PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves, Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 31 Y. w. c. A. The work of the Y. W. C. A. was brought before the students and friends of the Normal, in a very entertaining and appreciative manner by a public entertainment, May 4, 1900. One number of the program was a short address on "The Object and Growth of Y. W. C. A." by Rev. W. A. Mackey. After the program, games were enjoyed and ice-cream and cake were sold. About ten dollars was cleared. This, added to money raised by subscription, will be used to support a child in India. Miss Jacobs and Miss Woodin were sent as delegates to the convention held in Seattle, May 4, 5 and 6. They returned with enthusiastic reports, proud of the fact that our association compares very favorably with any in this district. Miss Jacobs went to Capo-lita, Cal., to attend a convention of all the associations of the Pacific Coast. DR. F. J. GEOGMIEGA^ DENTIST Corner R. R. Ave. and Holly St. Over Famous Shoe Store NEW WHATCOM, WASH. D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. MCARTHUR D. J. McARTHUR SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents ELK STREET NEW WHATCOH MITCHELL—— PHOTOGRAPHER DEALER IN FRAMES AND MOULDINGS Specially equipped to photograph I,arge Class Groups STUDIO IN REVEILLE BUILDING PHONE 1703 NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 32 The Normal Messenger OUR FACULTY. ALCOTT SOCIETY. A nice little man in New Whatcom does dwell, His name it is Mathes, we know bim quite well, He's president of the State Normal School, And "order in the library" is his chief rule. "No talking aloud—be quiet—be still." "No talking aloud—be quiet—be still." Prof. Eply the science man's next on the list; One problem in Physics he never has missed. With mirrors and lenses, with steam and with smoke, He was scared half to death for fear something'd be broke. Sing "gravity, focus, electrical shock," Sing "gravity, focus, electrical shock." Mister Forrest now added the third of the three A geometry, hard as hardest could be, With theorems difficult, problems like steel, Intended, of course, for the students' good weal. Sing "angle, right angle, perpendicular line," Sing "angle, right angle, perpendicular line." Miss Millett, the queen of the gymnasium, She teaches us not to act like a bum, So this is the way, we know it at last And now don't you think that we're learning quite fast? Sing "hands at your sides—in front of you so— Now forward and backward"—till over we go. J. PADDEN CO. BOOTS SHOES Prices and Qualities Guaranteed. HARRIS AND nth STS. FAIRHAVEN, WASH. A KODAK Doubles the pleasures of your Holidays C O L L I N S CO. DRUGGISTS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 33 The teacher in language, Miss Jane Connell is, She says to say ^'rise" and never say "riz," Not "your'n" and "our'n," and "we 'mis and we" Are improper; and always '"I am," not "I be." Sing "proper nouns, commas, white paper and ink," Till we all love grammar—we guess we don't think. Now Vaile is the man who cut up the cat; We guess he took pity on the unfortunate rat, But the class in physiology ne'er will annoy, For Robert B. Vaile is naught but a boy. Sing "cerebrum, biceps, peristalsis and mumps," Sing "cerebrum, biceps, peristalsis and mumps." Miss Baker's the only big singer we've got, And she ever tries to lead up the lot, Each morning in chapel—Oh this is the way ! She beats time, and makes us sing over the lay. Now "down and left, right, up, now ready, all sing, You must go a little faster and notes on time bring.'' You think that we haven't got very much to do ! Well, if we had the time we'd just show you. Misses Montgomery and Rogers of the training school, Are forever after us with some new rule. Sing "Note books—be careful—look out for your plans," I tell you we'll be glad when they're off of our hands. Now this is an introduction to our faculty, A better set of teachers you never will see. We'll say this about them, or we'd be afraid That on the Alcott Society they'd make a raid. The Alcott, the Alcott, oh zip bah boom ! The Alcott, the Alcott, oh give us more room! si~~~\ NO*TU O ^ z ^ t Business y ^ T / ? r / t ^ ^ Stenography lt;^27tdM^U^{e^ Special —^^S^S gt;S~ gt;N*—^ ^ /y~"\ Branches We teach bookkeeping as used in business. We teach the Twentieth Century Shorthand, the "X-Ray" of the shorthand world. All our qualified students are now holding good positions. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. £ PIANOS: Steinway, Emerson, A. B. Chase, Starr, ^ Gramer, Estey, Smith Barnes «|j ORGANS: W. W. Putnam, A. B. Chase, and £ Other Makes Sherman, Clay Co. J I PIANOS and ORGANS I Mail orders solicited Catalogues mailed free Sgj fr QRAHOPHONES RBOINA MUSIC BOXES ^ 514 Second Ave. Sj fe FAIRHAVEN, WASH. SEATTLE, WASH. J J ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- 34 The Normal Messenger The prooram of the first annual commencement exercises begins with Model School day, on Friday, June 8, and concludes with the formal presentation of diplomas, with an address by President F. P. Graves, of the University of Washington, on Thursday evening, June 14. Rev. W. A. Mackey, of the First Presbyterian church of New Whatcom, preached the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday morning. The address before the literary societies was delivered by President F. B. Gault, of Whit-worth College, Tacoma, on Monday evening. The class day exercises of the graduates took place in the audience room of the building on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday evening was given up to the reception by the trustees and faculty to the graduating class and the visitors. This issue of the MESSENGER is commemorative of the passing this first mile stone in its history by our institution. Extra efforts have been made that it might in some degree adequately mark this important period. Its size has been increased, at least, and an interesting and valuable feature been added in the form of pictures. The other number of this volume will appear during the summer. BELLINGHAM BAY GAS CO. 1321 DOCK ST. Welsbach Lamps for Lighting Jewel Gas Ranges for Cooking Take your Savings Deposits to the Scandinavian • American Bank Sunset Bloc!- . .ier Elk and Holly Streets We Pay Interest on Time Savings Deposits Savings Department open Saturday Evenings from 6 till 9 o'clock. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- ROBERT B. VAIL.E IDA A. BAKER CATHERINE MONTGOMERY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- The Normal Messenger 35 CLASS OF 1900 IN A COAL MINE The Faculty have the most sincere gratitude of the Seniors, for a most delightful "pleasure excursion." The steamboat ride from Silver Beach to the head of the lake, was of itself a treat. But the day was so full of joys it is impossible to determine which joy was most enjoyed. A bountiful lunch well seasoned with jokes and good-natured "hits;" Professor Eply at the coffee urn; a climb to the "hole;" a ride in the coal cars; "heads down or bump!"; asight of beautiful, soft, white fungi, and farther on of the hard, black coal seam; daylight once more and the discovery that everyone else was black too; more lunch; discovery of some fresh water sponge by,—guess who; a row on the lake and then the ride home, during which two countenances were very cloudy, black with—, not revenge; "Where is my c a p ?" these are some of the joys. Do you wonder that the Class of 1900 count May 26th as one of the happiest days of their school year at the N. W. S. N. S ? GREENBERG BROS. LEADING CLOTHIERS and ^-DRY GOODS DEALERS Hats, Shoes, Trunks, Satchels, Valises, Etc. HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM lt;3. A. MILTON MERCHANT TAILOR 1705 Eleventh Street. Fairhaven, Wash. FURNITURE • STORE THEO. ELLING Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Pianos, Organs, Sewing Machines, Hardware. THISTLE OPERA HOUSE BLOCK FAIRHAVEN, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- ••••••••••••••4••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • » • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• ••••••••* :.*••••• •»•••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• •••• SHORT TALKS WITH LONG BROS. •••••••• •••• •••• •••••••• •••••• ••• Rest yourself in a Hammock :••• bought from us. The warm :::? days are coming when you jjJS will want one in a nice shady •••• place. :::• •••••••• •••••••• •••• You play Tennis? We have ;••• the supplies. •::•;•s• •••••••• •••••••• A little warm for athletic ex- ';••• ercise, but a round with the ::SS Punching Bag in the morning :"• will make you feel good all jj;» day. Buy one of ours. •••••••• •••••••• •••••••• Then in the evening a spin on •••• a Crescent or Sterling Bicycle, •••• the best wheels made, will :::2 bring a restful night. $25 up. j"S S::: We have everything for bus- ::" iness, pleasure and health. '.Hi IsmJteips. •••• •••••••• •••••••• ••:: J^L-StrTTffivG tloMElUiiDWAiiE- •••• •••••••• ..•.•••• •••••••• ..«••••• •••••••• •.•••••• •••• ..•• ••ii Holly and Bay Sts. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. «•• •••••••• •."••!•• •••• •••• •••••••••••• ..•••••••••• •••• •••• I B u i . . . . - . -« ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 June ---------- Actual Results upon Policies at Rome the Best Guarantee for the Future DIVIDENDS THE SCPBHIE TEST RECORD OF OF POLICY NO 58,566 IN THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Insured ROBERT G. DEATHE A resident, and owner of the Deathe Block in this city Amount of Policy $1000, date of issue Nov. 26, I870, Ordinary L,ife Plan, Age 27, Annual Premium $20.75, Dividend taken annually in Cash NOTE—Dividends, while paid annually are, in order to save space, shown below only for every fifth year. Year Premium Dividend Net Cost J872* $20.75 $ 3-68 $17.07 1877 20.75 7.51 13.24 1882 20.75 7.72 13.03 1887 20.75 17-27 (Double) 3.48 1892 20.75 9.80 10.75 1897 20.75 10.36 10.39 1900 20.75 10.50 10.25 Actual Average dividend (actual) $8.65 Av. net cost$12.66 While this policy is now paid up for over $600 and and has a cash value of over $400, the average annual payment has been less than $13. BS^ TWO companies do not pay the same dividends on similar policies, because managed with different degrees of efficiency. That is to say, the company paying the largest dividends does so because its risks and investments are better chosen,and its expenses kept lower. All old line companies have issued policies like the above, and are invited to produce in comparison a case of same date age and kind. TALK WITH FELKER LIGHTHOUSE BLOCKPPPPP
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Title: Normal Messenger - 1900 September
Date: 1900-09-01
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Show more1900_0901 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER (Qt\avtcvl\$ IgepUmbev, 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- PflflRMfl6Y CORNER DOCK AND HOLLY STS. Cameras and Photo Supplies STATIONERY DRUGS AND CHEMICALS Huyler's and Lowney's Superb Chocolates DEGHflMFLfllN GRAHAM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Philosophy of Education JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Sciences ROBERT B. VAILE, Mathematics and Sciences WASHINGTON WILSON, Psychology and Pedagogy MISS MITTIE U. MYERS, English and Latin MISS LAUREL HARPER, Drawing MISS IDA A. BAKER, English Grammar and Vocal Music MISS FRANCES HAYS, Reading and Physical Culture MISS CORA BRATTON, Critic Teacher, Intermediate Grades MISS H. J. TROMANHAUSER, Supervisor, Training School MISS CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Critic Teacher, Primary Grades MISS HATTIE B. THOMPSON, Librarian J. A. McBRIDE, Custodian of Building and Grounds ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- a\W. • ]*• 4.0. .Sfe. •}.!*. lt;?,;. v\f^- «M£» «JT*. «X?£. v \ '£ «M£- •* lt;*•«!«'*•«tf«. ^'«. . * « . .*%. NORMAL STUDENTS Are Recommended to Call on J. N. SELBY CO. Book Sellers and Stationers tS66 HOLLY STREET THEY MAKE A study of students and teachers as well as what they need in pursuing their particular work. Students will hardly fail to find here, eveiwthing best suited to their wants. THEY HAVE The newest book store in the city. The new State Text Books. The State Supplementary Readers. The Largest Assortment of Teachers' and Students' Helps. The Best Assortment of Literature for Students. A General Line of School Supplies. The Best Selection of Library Books. The Best Assortment of Classic Literature. TheNewest Lines of pen and Pencil Tablets. They aim to have Everything Students Need. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER SEPTEMBER, 1900 ANNOUNCEMENTS HE next session of the New Whatcom State Normal School will open at 10 o'clock, Wednesday morning, September 5, 1900. The opening exercises will consist of the following program: Song, "America" By the School Invocation Rev. Kendall, Fairhaven Vocal Duett Misses Ethelyn Luce and Clarice Witter Address Hon. C. W. Dorr, New Whatcom Vocal Solo Miss Melina Saux, Lewiston, Idaho Reading Miss Frances Hays, Teacher of Reading Announcements Students who must pass an entrance examination are urged to be present Tuesday, September 4th, when such examinations will be held. Those wishing to take this examination at a later date should so report to the principal. A faculty meeting will be held on Wednesday afternoon, at which time a classification of students will be made, and a daily program arranged for regular class work. The regular daily program will be posted on the various bulletin boards throughout the building, and at 9 o'clock, Thursday morning, a general meeting of the faculty and students will be held in the assembly hall, at which time full announcements concerning the daily work will be made. The organization of classes for regular work will immediately follow this meeting. Each student, immediately after his classification should provide himself with a copy of his daily program so that he will know exactly when, where, and to whom his classes recite. m ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger The office of the principal will be open at 9 o'clock, Wednesday morning', for the registration of students. Old students are urged to register early, and it is hoped that each one will consider himself or herself a special committee to see that every new student is given a warm welcome, introduced to other students and rapidly made familiar with the appointments of the building and the general workings of the institution. It is hoped that every new student will come with some well formed idea of the work which he wishes to pursue. This will enable him to receive prompt and intelligent classification and enter upon his regular work at once. It is further hoped that every new student will come with a fixed purpose to complete some definite course of study. This will not only insure thorough training to the student but it will add strength and character to the already high standard of work done by the school. New students who have not yet arranged for boarding places can do so by consulting the principal of the school. Good board can be secured in private homes at prices ranging from $3 to $4 per week. FACULTY The faculty for the coming school year will be composed of twelve members, of these, six remain from the old faculty while six come in as new members. Those remaining from last year are: Edward T. Mathes, Principal; John T. Forrest, mathematics; Francis W. Eply, sciences; Robert B. Vaile, mathematics and sciences; Ida A. Baker, English and vocal music; Catherine Montgomery, critic teacher, primary grades. The new members come to our institution with high and valuable experience. Prof. Washington Wilson, who will teach ps3'chology and pedagogy, is a graduate of the State Normal School at Normal, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 111. His experience covers eight years of service in common and graded schools and seven years' work in the Chico, Cal., State Normal School as Supervisor of training work and teacher of psychology. Mr. Wilson is now just closing three years of graduate study in the University of California. Miss Laurel Harper who will teach drawing has been teaching this subject in the Michigan State Normal School, of which institution Miss Harper is also a graduate. She has also studied in the Detroit Art Institute. Miss Mittie U. Myers, who will succeed MissConnell as teacher of English and Latin, is a graduate of the State Normal School at San Jose, Cal., and also of the University of California. Her experience covers six years' work as grade and high school teacher. Miss Cora Bratton will take up the work of critic teacher in the intermediate grades. Miss Bratton is a graduate of a Vermont State Normal School, and also a graduate of the Albany State Normal College. She has had eleven years' experience as teacher and supervisor in common school work. Miss Frances Hays has been called as teacher of reading and physical culture. Miss Hays is a graduate of the Kansas State Normal School and has spent eight years in that institution as critic teacher of reading and physical culture. During the past two years Miss Hays has studied in the University of Chicago, and completed a course of study in the Columbia School of Oratory, Chicago. Miss H . J . Tromanhauser has been elected Supervisor of the Training School to succeed Miss Rogers. Miss Tromanhauser is a graduate of the State Normal School a t Stratford, Ontario, also of the city training school in Minneapolis, and was graduated a few weeks ago from the University of Chicago. Miss ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Tromanhauser has taught two years in the schools of Ontario, six years in the schools of Minneapolis, and for three years was principal of the intermediate department of the Training School of the State Normal School at Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Great care has been exercised in the selection of these new teachers, and it is believed they will bring to the institution strength and culture, which will add to the already high standard of efficiency of our faculty. FACULTY AND STUDENTS Miss Hattie Thompson, our librarian, is spending her vacation in California. Miss Pearl Galliher attended the summer school in Seattle. A. J. Peak is teaching a summer school in Clallam county. Miss Garnett Kendall is spending part of her vacation in the Evening Herald office in New Whatcom. Miss Marie Ames has been elected to a position as primary teacher in the Sedro- Woolley school. Miss Adele Warner is working at Cokedale during vacation earning money to meet her next years' expenses. Miss Jessie Havens of Kent, and Miss Cecelia Zeigweid, of Burlington, both received second-grade certificates at the May examination. This completed their work for elementary certificates in the Normal School. Miss Gyneth Knight will teach a fall term of school in Mason county, where her parents now reside. Miss Alicenia Engle has been elected as primary teacher at LaConner for next year. Theodore Myer has about decided to use his new second-grade certificate next year. S. C. Bonner will teach at Elgin, Pierce county. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 Miss Ruth Pratt, '00, will continue her work in the State University this fall. Olaf Webb is working in the Everett paper mills. Miss Elsie Moore has been elected primary-teacher at Kent. Miss Pauline Jacobs has been elected to a position in the New Whatcom City schools. Miss Olive Gorst is teaching in Chehalis county. Miss Opal Hatch has been teaching for some months in Kitsap county. Miss Lulu Gorst taught a spring term in King county, but attended the annual institute in Kitsap county. Miss Kate White is spending her vacation in Paris enjoying the exposition. Miss Vivian Fraser entertained a very sue-full case of mumps immediately after school closed in June. Miss Emma Goodrich attended the Pacific county institute. Miss Mytle McConnell of Chehalis, who attended Normal during the greater part of last year, graduated from the Chehalis High School in June. Miss Ethel Waite will teach next year while a sister attends the Normal School. Miss Grace Ring has moved with her parents to California and will attend the San Jose Normal School next year. Mr. C. H. Bowman is getting both experience and money this summer while canvassing for the "Cottage Physician." Misses Maybelle Waldrip and Anna Pad-den will teach in the Fairhaven schools next year. Miss Clara Downey is enjoying her vacation on a trip to California. Henry Whittier is teaching in Clallam county. He has commenced his second term. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger Miss Kate Schutt, '00, will serve as principal of the Aberdeen High school during next year. Miss Florence Griffith, '00, will teach in the New Whatcom city schools. Six of last year's students will teach in the Everett city schools next year. They are: Margaret Clark, '00, Sarah McRae, Sue Randall, Louise Peden, Ida Pillman and Bertha Ross. Miss Catherine Montgomery has been in the city for several days already, arranging for the introduction of certain lines of construction work into the primary grades of the Training School. Miss Frances Hays, our new teacher of reading and physical culture, has arrived in the cit}', accompanied by her mother and sister, who will also take up their residence among us. Miss Cora Bratton, our critic teacher for the intermediate grades, has already located her home in New Whatcom, and is now enjoying an outing on the Sound prior to taking up the work in September. Prof. J. T. Forrest and family have spent their entire vacation in and around Chehalis, visiting relatives and enjoying camp life. Profs. F. W. Eply and R. B. Vaile both were teachers in the Summer School. They are at present spending a few weeks at Baker Lake, and expect to climb Mt. Baker before they return. Misses Ida A. Baker and Catherine Montgomery have spent the greater part of their vacation in Chicago, attending Col. Parker's Summer School. Miss Sadie Rogers has spent the summer in Kansas, Miss Avadana Millett, in Minnesota, while Miss Jane Connell has divided her time between Michigan and New York. Miss Sarah J. Rogers has resigned her position as supervisor of training to accept ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 the city superintendency of schools in Helena, Montana, at a handsome salary. Miss Jane Connell, our teacher of English last Year, was married in Michigan a few days ago to Dr. F. 0. Hellier. They will reside in the South, and take to their home most hearty congratulations from our entire faculty and student body. Since June 14th our principal has closed up the work of the past }rear, mailed 1,500 copies of the new catalogue, delivered the commencement address at Centralia, attended institutes at Chehalis, Walla Walla, South Bend, Port Orchard, Shelton, Mt. Vernon, Everett and Port Townsend; addressed Summer schools at Tacoma and Seattle, and ordered several hundred volumes for the library, as well as 60 magazines and school journals for the reading room. Many calls for catalogues and information are also answered daily. IMPROVEMENTS The second and third floors of the Normal building will present a much changed appearance to our old students. Three large recitation rooms and a toilet room have been completed on the north hall of the second floor. The staircase has been extended to the third floor and a comfortable assembly hall has been fitted up in the north end of the building, while the south end of the third floor has been arranged for a gymnasium. The library has been moved from the first to the second floor, and the old library room will be used as a recitation room. The museum has all been placed in one room except two large cases which have been placed in the north hall of the second floor for the present. Six dozen large tablet-arm chairs have been purchased for the new recitation rooms, and slate blackboards adorn their walls. The large room in the basement which was used for physical culture work last year will be used as a dining room in the future. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger GENERAL ITEMS The members of the Young Womens' Christian Association are manifesting a commendable interest in the welfare and comfort of the new students. They are arranging to meet them as they arrive in the city and to assist them in getting settled in pleasant quarters. There are evidences at hand already that society spirit has not waned during vacation, and excellent programs are assured for the first meetings of the societies. Prof. F. W. Eply has spent much time during vacation revising the course of work in physics for the coming year. A larger number of pupils will be admitted to the Model School this coming year than was accepted last year, and the work of the school will be based upon the new course of study as it has been outlined by the State Board of Education. Miss Hattie Dellinger, the newly elected editor of the MESSENGER, will assume her duties with the next issue of the magazine. The new library will be a delightful room for study. It is thoroughly lighted with north light and has ample accommodations for 80 students. The large white house across the street from the Normal School will be in charge of Mrs. Mary Anderson during the coming year. This home provides a pleasant boarding place for young ladies who attend the Normal School. Several applications have already been received, and those wishing a place near the Normal School should make prompt inquiry. ( The Summer School was a success. The attendance was good for the opening session, and the interest manifested was excellent. The 60 magazines and journals selected for the reading tables represent the best literature of the day, and it is a rare treat to have free access to these tables. A consignment of nearly two hundred volumes has been received for the library, and a second shipment is expected in a few days. It is expected that 1,000 volumes will be added to the library during the year. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- B U S I N E S S DIRECTORY For the convenience of Normal Students J U S T RECEIVED A FULL LINE OF Ladies' Storm, Calf, Water-Proof Shoes, High Cat AGENTS FOR SOROS1S SHOES THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE DR. G. M. RUTTAN ^ - \ D E N T I ST ROOMS 27-28 HOLLY BLOCK • • Z E L L I S S O N ' S STEA05BR LINE • t WHATCOM, SEATTLE AND TAC9MA ROUTE ± I Leaves NEW WHATCOM at 8 p. m., Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Leaves Northern Pacific Dock, Tacoma, at 3 p. HI City Dock, Foot of Main Street, Seattle, at 10 p. 111. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, for ANACORTES, FAIRHAVEN, NEW WHATCOM • Fare to SEATTLE, $1; Fare to TACOMA, $1.50 • • W. H. ELLIS. VV. J. ELLIS, • • MANAGER ASS'T MANAGER • • • • • • » • • • • • » » » • • • » » » • • » » • » • • • » » • • • • • MUNRO, BLrtKE HASKELL PHONE 12 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. 1199 ELK STREET HARDWARE, TINNING J~— AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves, Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. CECILE LOBE GUSSIE LOBE C. Q. LOBE BAZAAR REMOVED TO 1462 HOLLY ST. Crockery, Glassware and Bazaar Goods Rooms formerly occupied by Alexander Stewart ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- B U S I N E S S DIRECTORY For the convenience of Normal Students Pacific Steam Laundry Oldest and Most Reliable PHONE 1183 ELK ST. NORTH OUR SPECIALTY LADIES' FINE SHOES G. F. RAYMOND 1453 HOLLY ST. The Best Place in Town to Buy CLOTHING AND GENTS' FURNISHINGS CHAS. GREENBERQ MORGAN RAILROAD AVE. AND HOLLY ST. HEGG The Photographer Wants your Patronage PRICES REASONABLE I287 ELK ST. A. GL WICKMATST_^ gt; THE TAILOR I345 HOLLY ST. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. BLUE FRONT GROCERY Fancy Bottled and Lunch Goods a Specialty (425 HOLLY ST. PHONE 88I MRS. D. ALVERSON „OI^e ST Has received all the Latest Novelties and Fall and Winter Millinery A Call at her Place will Pay you ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- r HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS FURNITURE CARPETS UPHOLSTERY BEDDING DRAPERIES CROCKERY STOVES AND RANGES GRANITE AND TINWARE NOTIONS, ETC. Everything Needed to Furnish a Home AT TfllS SEASON OF THE YEAR We are showing the newest and best in Carpets, Rugs, and all Floor Coverings. Our Showing of Novelties in Lace Curtains and Window Draperies is very attractive. Whether Looking or Buying You are Welcome j B. B. FURNITURE GO. j ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 September ---------- PKES9 Of BDSON * IRISH. SEW »«4TCO«PPPPP
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Show more1899_1201 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- / THE NORMAL MESSENGER December, 1899 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The TWENTIETH CENTURY Demands many changes. This is the reason (and it is also the season) you should come to MONTAGUE 1HCHUGH'S Large Dry Goods House They will be happy To make you happy by showing a way to Ring out the Old, Ring: in the New. 5 They have everything to make this desirable exchange. Headquarters for Normal School Supplies. Call on them at the Corner of RAILROAD AVENUE and HOLLY STREET, New Whatcom, Wash. »i*;**** *!** gt;!**. ******** ******** ******** ******** ******** ******** ******** *£*********************•********** ************** ******** ******** »**»***» 1 THE | I BELLIGHAMBAY g 8 IMPROVEMENT f I COMPANY I Have for sale, on easy terms, « § ** I Sites for Homes | § . . §s 5| The most desirable locations near g » the Normal School Grounds. « | LUHBER FOR BUILDING | » §* I ** I ELECTRIC LIGHTS, the Most Convenient, g Safest and Best. EDSON IRISH, PRINTERS, NEW WHATCOM. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger CONTENTS. "Truth and Love" the Watchword of the Teacher. Jane Connell 3 The Class Room 8 Editorial 12 Lullaby, (Poem). •. Ella Higginson 14 Suggestions for Art Expression for Training Classes. Avadana Millett 15 Literary Notes 19 Our Colors, (Poem). Clara Ellen Tarte 25 Items—Personal and Otherwise 25 — F O R — ANYTHING NEEDED FOR THE SCHOOL ROOM WHETHER Furniture, Apparatus, Teachers' Helps or School Supplies Address J. N. SELBY CO. 1566 HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- AD VERTISEMENTS Best Supplementary Reading AND TEACHERS' HELPS FIRST GRADE iEsop's Fables, Vol. I., *30, 40 Nelson's First Science Reader *25,' 30 Primary Friday Afternoons ' f2$ Songs and Song Games f 25 Hiawatha, Teacher's Edition -(-25 SECOND GRADE Pied Piper t , 5 j *25 Easy Problems -(-2c Three Little Lovers of Nature ... * 2 5 , 35 Norse Gods and Heroes f2o', *2$ Nelson's Second Science Reader. #25, 30 Victor in Buzzland j-20^ *25 THIRD GRADE Aunt Martha's Corner Cupboard *3o, 50 Child's Study of the Classics ' * 4 0 Story of Lafayette -(-20, 35 Legends of the Red Men's Forest ^25, 35 Cat Tails and Other Tails -(-25,' 40 Cooke's Nature Myths #25' 35 Our Friends, the Birds *40,' 50 Strike at Shane's f20, 25 FOURTH GRADE Our Gold Mine -f-20, 30 Black Beauty . |2 o . ' 30 Nameless Stories #25 Stepping Stones to Literature No. 4 70 Story Composition +2c Heart Culture, Part II ...........' 30 Study of Evangeline -j-j^ 2$ American Hist. Stories. *40, 50 FIFTH GRADE Cortez, Montezuma and Mexico 35 Lives of the Presidents #40, 50 Term's Study of Longfellow ' ' f 15 Friday Afternoons |25 Great American Industries *35, *$0 Common Sea Forms ' $0 Talks About Authors f-?o 60 Heart Culture, Part I I I '...'.. . ' . ' ' . ' . ' " " " . . . ' 30 SIXTH GRADE Ellis's History Stories go Stepping Stones to Literature, No. 6 70 Early History Stories #40, 50 Epochs in American History *40 ' 150 Term Study of Whittier '.'..! . 7 . ' fi5 Heart Culture, No. 4 '' 40 SEVENTH GRADE Stepping Stones to Literature, No. 7 70 Grandfather's Chair ". *6Q Pizarro . . . . . .*4o, 50 Evangeline -f-20, 25 Lady of t h e Lake , J20' 30 * Board binding; | Manilla binding. Money should accompany the order with 10 per cent, added for postage. Address, J. N. SELBY CO. (See page 31.) NEVi WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER DECEMBER, 1899 "TRUTH AND LOVE," THE WATCHWORD OF THE TEACHER JANE CONNEU, lt;7 WEDEN'S profound philosopher and mys- *J tic, Emanuel Swedenborg, more than a hundred and fifty years ago enunciated a principle the importance and grandeur of which the world has been very slow to recognize. It does not fall within the province of this paper to set forth that principle in the fullness with which it was elaborated by Swedenborg, in fact the briefest statement of it will be given here, but while we seek to make the application of it in one line we shall hope that the reader will be carried on by interest in the thought to a study for himself of its deep significance in other directions. The two essential elements of the Divine nature are, according to Swedenborg, Truth and Love. The two eternal principles in human life are Truth and Love. Both principles find their origin in the Divine nature. Each is essential to the other. Without love truth is cold, barren, fruitless. Without truth love is contentless. From the perfect union of the two, perfect justice results. From their separation or the obscuring or diminishing of either injustice and unhappiness result, the degree being proportioned directly to the degree of separation or obscuration. To become strongly convinced that a far-reaching truth is contained in this thought of the great religious philosopher, one need only begin the application and the truth will reveal ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger itself, showing an ever increasing depth as the thought is pursued. There is probably no one to whom the interdependence of truth and love in domestic life is not evident, or will not become evident after a moment's thought. The marriage relation depends upon it—is it. The happiness of the home flows from it. The wrecked home is the result of the failure to recognize it. If love exist without truth, intolerable suffering is the result or intolerable sin the unnatural condition. If truth exist without love the same suffering is the result, or fruitless, barren life the condition;for without love there can be no rich development of moral life, no warmth in the soil and atmosphere of the home, a necessary condition for the growth of virtue. To the true development of the individual nature, love and truth are just as essential. The symmetry, the poise, and the strength of character which make an individual at the same time an unconscious influence by example and an active agent for good are the result of the action of truth and love in his own life. His large, clear vision, broad charity, and strong helpfulness are the result of the union of these forces in his own nature. In society at large in proportion as truth is perceived and love prevails, just institutions arise, equable conditions exist, and happiness results. Leaving the reader to test the truth of these assertions for himself, we will turn to the practical application of the principles of truth and love in the schoolroom. The purpose for which the school exists, it will be conceded, is to fit the child for the life he is to live by giving to him in the most effective form and way his heritage of knowledge,— that is, the truth garnered and transmitted to him by the world out of its wisdom and experience—and by developing in him the power for successful application of this knowledge to his conditions and environment for ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 his own development and his usefulness to the world. This high office of the school imposes upon the teacher a task unequaled in difficulty by that demanded of its followers by any other profession, and requires for its fulfillment a power which only the spirit of truth and love can produce. It is only in the hypothesis that evil exists in the world along with good in order that man may by his choice between the two be a responsible moral agent, that we find any justification for the existence of such a thing as evil in the world, and a constant progress toward a final triumph of good is the only logical hypothesis which can reconcile the awful struggle between good and evil with a just God. Of the fact that the struggle goes on we are all witnesses by experience and observation, but no fact points more surely to the power and progress of good than the deep and growing recognition among those in the teaching profession, and out of it, of the true office of the school; the recognition of the fact that foremost among its duties is the development of the child into a responsible moral agent. Understanding that to fit children for the life before them by effective imparting of knowledge and by developing mental and moral power is the work of the teacher we are now prepared to inquire what things are demanded of her, and we are quick to reply, in the familiar answers to the question—scholarship, honesty, pleasing address, patience, self-control, etc. For the teacher I wish to translate these requirements into two words, just the two simple words to be found at the head of this article, but words which stand for principles divine in their origin and nature, unlimited in their significance, and incalculable in their power and warmth of inspiration. The world is right in demanding that its teachers should have all the qualities enumerated above, and more too. Every teacher ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger should have thorough and accurate knowledge of the things she is expected to teach, should be honest, patient, self-controlled, should be attractive to her pupils in person and spirit, but have we reached the ultimate conditions by which she is to become these things when we place them before her as ends to be attained. We may command an unhappy or fretful child to be happy, may place happiness and happy looks before him as a duty, may convince him that he ought to be happy, but if he have not a spring of happiness somewhere within him his attempts to be happy will be pathetic failures. Men and women are only grown up children, and attempts on their part to be patient, honest, self-controlled, are made, nine cases out of ten, only to meet defeat if there be no inner spring furnishing deeper motives for their actions. Such inner spring we do not hesitate to affirm is to be found in the life dominated by the principles of truth and love. Let us give it the test. We will take truth first. Shall we attempt to define it? How shall it be done? We may say that it means fact, reality, conformity to fact, veracity, fidelity, integrity, virtue, honesty—and it does mean all that, but how much more? How shall we reach a just comprehension of what it is? Can we do it and not have attained the infinite? Perhaps we can only "see thro' a glass darkly " now, and simply know that through all life, physical, mental, and spiritual there runs a principle unchangeable, enduring, and having its source in God. A something which we call truth and know it as it meets the demands of our inner nature and stands opposed to all that is false and evil. Whatever it is, it is what men have sought after from the foundation of the world, and the thing which when found, whether in the physical, mental or spiritual world has been a mighty factor in the development of the race and the progress of civilization. It is the thing which one generation seeks to pre- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 serve and hand down to the next. It is the thing for which schools were established and are maintained to teach. The truths of letters, the truths of mathematics, the truths of science are only some of its phases. Can the teacher question his high calling when he considers these things, and can he question that his best preparation is the principle of truth within himself. Will not the principle rightly understood compel him to know the truth so far as it is attainable, thereby securing for him good scholarship, one of the things demanded of him? Will it not compel him to be honest? Truth, if it become a part of one's nature will not permit carelessness or indifference in dealing with itself. Full, clear truths, not half truths, must be taught to pupils. No teacher who has set truth before her as a thing to be attained and taught can be dishonest in her work. The nature of truth precludes the possibility of it. But if the principle of truth in one's life produces good scholarship and honesty, to what shall we trace self - control, patience, attractiveness, and some of the other virtues demanded of teachers? The other term suggested to teachers as part of a watch word is love. Were we to attempt to define this term we should find it fully as difficult of definition as truth, but we may say that it, too, is a principle unchangeable, enduring, and having its source in God. A something which attracts us by its beauty and power of giving happiness, and which stands opposed to all the evil passions of the world. The Christ, the meaning of whose life the world is only beginning to grasp, came to show its power and significance. The effects of love we can trace in the lives around us and the effects of its absence we can trace. Where it is not we find selfishness, dissension, crime, unhappiness. Where it is, and where truth is with it we, find the conditions for the growth of all virtue, justice, and happiness. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger Do 3'ou ask, teacher, what will best give you patience when a pupil seems slow or willful? It is love; the love that will give you insight into the pupil's needs and make you care too much for his welfare to yield to the possible irritations of the moment. How shall you attain self-control? By having the love in your heart that will master yourself. How shall you make yourself attractive to your pupils? By letting love shine out from your face, flow out through thought, word, and deed. In suggesting truth and love as the watch-wo'rd of the teacher we are not using mere names. We are suggesting to him the possibility of working into his own nature the two most powerful forces in human life. Kept before the eye, treasured in the heart, they work out in the life ripe knowledge, perfect integrity, poise of character, and beauty of personality—all the powers and all the virtues which should be the equipment of those who would be teachers of men. THE CLASS ROOM HE following brief comment upon the daily work of the departments is given for those who may be interested in knowing what classes are being conducted during the first half of the school year. The work of the school is conducted upon the laboratory plan, and an extensive use o reference and parallel works is made. All work is outlined upon the basis that the student has reached the age of the why, as well as of the how, and careful work is done to give every student the ability to study and impart to others that which he has learned. Doctor Mathes, who enjoys a well-earned reputation as an instructor and lecturer in history, teaches three classes in that subject. One is a course in general history, offered to the third year class, which consists of lectures and recitations. The course in methods in history- is taken by the senior class, and in it T ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 investigations and discussions are carried on regarding the best methods of teaching history. Doctor Mathcs also has the course in history of education, a subject in which he is perfectly at home and which he presents in an extremely able way. In room number one the visitor will find the science work. In this department during this term, are conducted classes in biology, geology, physics, and physical geography. In biolog\r the classes have been at work upon fundamental tissues, and have made a thorough study of the following types: Three flowering plants, a fern, a liverwort, a mushroom fungus, diatoms and bacteria. They are now at work upon the grasshopper. In physical geography the text book has been supplemented by work with charts, government reports, maps, excursions to stone quarries to study glacial action, and the dip and strike of rocks. This same line of work has also been followed in the study of geology. In physics the work has all been done in the laboratory and a full outline of the work will appear in a later issue. In room two is situated the art department, and as a result of the fall's work the room is already tastefull}' decorated with much original material. The work in drawing is free-hand and is executed both in crayon and water color. The interest manifested by the students is most commendable and promising. In addition to the elementary classes there is also a class of forty-one in methods of drawing. In this room also is conducted the reading work. All first vear students take reading:, and special attention is given to the expression and interpretation of thought. There is also a large class in methods of reading. The drawing, reading, and physical culture are all under the direction of Miss Avadana Millett. There are four classes in physical culture. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger In room three there are heard three grammar classes and three vocal music classes. In grammar, the time has been spent in mastering the elements of speech, with special reference to analysis and parsing. The vocal music classes are mastering the science of reading music so well that thev have already furnished selections for the general assembly exercises, and the tones wafted over the building are both vigorous and musical. Miss Ida A. Baker, the efficient teacher of these branches, also has charge of the music in the Model school. Prof. Robert B. Yaile presides over room four and teaches three classes in elementary-algebra, and the same number in physiologv. This work is hard, dealing as it does with fundamentals, but Mr. Vaile is faithful to his trust, and light is graduallv breaking in upon the earnest efforts of the class. In the southeast corner of the building: on the mam floor is the mathematical department, presided over by Prof. J. T. Forrest, who has charge of two advanced classes in algebra, and two methods classes in arithmetic. The work in algebra is eminently thorough and gratifying, and the discussion of methods is supplemented by object lessons from the model school. All methods are thoroughly analyzed. In addition to the mathematical work, Professor Forrest teaches state constitution and has created much interest in the subject. In room seven Miss Jane Connell presides over the English and Latin work. Two classes are conducted in American literature, two in rhetoric and one in an interpretative study of literature. There are also two classes in beginning Latin and one in Caesar. All work in the English department is conducted upon the laboratory plan, and much critical work is done. Miss Connell also teaches a class in methods in English. Room twelve is the home of the primary grades of the model school. The room is equipped with slate blackboards, work-table, sandboard, and is a very pleasant and well-lighted room. These little people have adopted the name of "Four Leaf Clover," and love their literary work as well as the advanced pupils. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 11 In room thirteen is located the grammar department of the model school. The sixth and seventh grades are represented in this department and the school has developed a thorough organization both in work and discipline. The school also has an active literarj' society, and possesses some excellent musical talent. Miss Rogers, supervisor of the training deparnment, has charge of this room, and also teaches a large class in general methods in connection with the training work. The training class numbers sixty-two members. In addition to their regular observation work, practice teaching and recitations on methods, a course of lectures has been arranged specially for this class. These lectures are being given every Friday morning throughout the year, and arc being delivered by members of the faculty. Prof. Epley has given the following: "Ventilation," "Bacteria and Disease," "Nature Study," and "Geography." Prof. Forrest is at present giving his course, his subject being "The Register," "Duties of Parents," "Duties of the Teacher" and "School Law." Miss Millett begins the new year with "The Influence of Art," "The Utilitv of Drawing," "School Room Decoration" and "School Sports." Miss Connell will follow with "Common School Libraries," "Home Work," Public Entertainments," "A course of Reading. Prof. Vaile will discuss "Teachers' Journals" and "Current Events." Miss Baker's subjects are to be "Music," "Kalevala" and "The Tomb of the Muses." Some time during the latter part of the year Sup't E. E.White and Sup't W. J. Hughes will each deliver two lectures. Their subjects have not yet been determined. Every student in the normal school is required to take spelling. The work for the year has been divided by a committee of the faculty, under the following lines: diacritical markings, syllabification, definitions, use of words in sentences, synonyms, rules for spelling and pronunciation. Each member of the normal faculty has a spelling class, and fifteen minutes daily are devoted to the work. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- LHJ NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE NEW WHATCOM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL NEW WHATCOM, WASHINGTON TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR Entered as mail matter of the second class at the New Whatcom P. O. BESSIE GRIGGS . . . . Editor-in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS Utopian Alcott Kulshan Aurora First Year FACULTY COMMITTEE JANE CONNKLL, ROBERT B. VAILE, AVADAXA MILLETT VOL. I. DECEMBER, 1890 No. 1 To the people of the State oi Washington, Greetings: Far up in the Northwestern corner of the Evergreen state, on the beautiful shores of Bellingham Bay, has arisen a new institution of learning, the Whatcom State Normal School. The building is situated upon the side of Sehome Hill, which rises in graceful terraces from the bay. The view thus acquired is inspiring. The City of Whatcom, with its adjoining country, the Bay, girt by the islands of the Sound, the hills, covered with the evergreen forests, and far away, the snow-capped mountains of the Cascades, spread out before one as a panorama. The first 3'ear of school started September, 1899, with over 200 ambitious, energetic pupils eager for work. As this, the first number of the paper published by them enters your home, may it also enter your hearts and awaken therein a warm sympathy and a kindhr interest in thrie behalf. "__ Although the Whatcom Normal School may be young in 3'ears; that is the only youthful quality which could well be applied to her. Her well-chosen faculty, large enrollment list, carefully regulated class work, three laboratories, and well-stocked library would suggest a greater age than she can boast. CLARA NORMAN MARIE AMES EMMA ROWLEY PEARL LEE JESSIE SHOCKEY ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 The Whatcom Normal School has started with the good wishes of the Washing-tomans and with a firm determination of her own to carve out a name in the Far West, she looks to her friends to secure for her the necessary equipment for this worthy work. She is attempting the work of only the best grade of normal schools, and offers an opportunity, nowhere excelled in the Pacific Northwest, to young people of both sexes for fitting themselves for the noble profession of teaching. To the initial contributors to THE NORMAL MESSENGER who have aided so materially the undertaking of presenting a representative and valuable journal to the friends of our school, we are very greatly indebted. Mrs. Ella Higginson, of New " Whatcom, kindly permitted us to reproduce her "Lullaby." The poem entitled "Our Colors," is representative of the literary work produced by the student body, since it is from the pen of the youngest student of the school. The article describing the daily class work is prepared from a most intimate knowledge of the actual conditions and we commend it to all who would know more of our school. The thought and work of the faculty is ably represented by the opening article and by the drawing outlines. The accounts of the literary societies and the personal notes are furnished by the associate editors. Thus have we accomplished the twofold aim of our journal, to furnish a means of communication between our Normal School and those interested in it and to put in a permanent form for general use some of the best work and thought of our institution. We send it forth in the hope that much good mav result from it. To our printers and advertisers we extend our thanks for the appearance and commercial value of our paper. It will be noted that the cover reveals the Normal School colors, blue and white. For the future we have in store a quantity of excellent material. The successive issues, of which there will be three more this school year, will fully sustain the standard set bv this first number and we trust that our regular subscribers will be on the lookout for them. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 14; The Normal Messenger LULLABY ELLA HIGGINSON T WAS was loungin' amongst my pillows, * Coaxin' sleep with many a sigh, An' some one in the room above me Was singin' a lullaby^; An' I could hear the cradle a-rockin' Creakety, creakety, to an' fro— An' the woman a-singin, "Hush—thee— Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' There wasn't a rag of a carpet On the floor of that room, you bet, An' the regular swing of the cradle, W'y, I can almost hear it yet; An' the sleepy coo of the baby That was bein' swung to an' fro To the wonderful music of "Hush—thee— Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' You wouldn't of thought that a fellow That's got dowu as low as I Would of felt kind of queer 'cause a woman Was singin' a lullaby; An' at first I felt just like swearin', That a hotel should treat me so, For I couldn't hear nothin' but "Hush—thee— Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' But it seemed to git softer an' lower, An' kind of familiar, too, With the cradle a-rockin' slower, Just like my cradle used to do, Till I could almost feel the motion— Rock-a-bye—rock-a-bye—to an' fro— An' my mother a-singin' "Hush—thee— Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' For she sung it to "I love Jesus," Just as my mother used to do, An' it set my heart all to achin', An' the tears to comin' too; Till I just wishl I could slouch back there, An' my mother could set there an' sew, An' I could hear her—-just once—singin' "Hush —thee— Go—to—sleep—to—sleep-e-e—go.'' ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 SUGGESTIONS FOR ART EXPRESSION FOR TRAINING CLASS AVADANA MlLLETT "You can no more paint what another man sees than you cau see with another man's eyes or feel with another man's soul."—Ruskin. The child must be trained to see and then to express what he sees. All exercises in expression should grow out of lessons upon other subjects, and so be closely related to the work of each day, particularly to nature study, geography, history and literature. Concentrated observation of the object will produce a thought image of the same. If on expressing this image it is found to be indefinite or not true, more attentive observation must be given to the object. But practice in execution alone will not give power or skill in expression. The center of action must be developed. This can be done, not by doing one thing repeatedly, until proficient in that doing, but by exercising thought on new impulses of action until it becomes natural for the mind to express through the hand the image that it holds. Expression will tend to make the image more vivid. When the image is an original creation more time must be allowed for thought. If the lesson is in connection with nature study the specimen should be before the child; for this, time should be given for him to do his work well. But if the object is to express the thought-image of which a lesson has been treating, the expression should be rapid and simple, giving no attention to detail. Before calling for expression, study the specimen carefully and give brief instructions for picture making. This should be a general class exercise. The more intense the interest awakened, the more vivid the mental images will be. Under strong impulse or with strong desire to express, much of the difficulty of handling material is overcome. Skill will, of course, vary with the individual. Consider effort rather than result. Encourage individuality and originality in the work. Encourage neatness and proper care of materials. Aim to develop a correct memory for form, attentive observation and power in doing. Awaken enthusiasm and a desire for improvement by carefully criticising, encouraging and commending. Ask pupils to criticise their own work. Freedom should be allowed the pupils in their expression, but by sympathetic, intelligent training, lead them toward higher stages of appreciation and of creative power to a point where they can, to some extent, enter into the thought and feeling of artists. Choose that medium for expression that is best suited to the lesson. Use clay modeling for expression in the round or in ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger relief; watercolor or colored chalk for illustrations in nature study that require the color element; drawing in pencil or pen and ink for detail work, and blackboard sketching where rapid execution will assist the growing image; use cutting exercises as a means of story-telling. Pose drawing, begun in the lowest grades, is a means of illustrating human character and action, and strengthened by a study of pictures of artists, will tend to develop an appreciation for the artistic use of the human figure in the masterpieces. NOVEMBER OUTLINE FOR TRAINING CLASS AND MODEL SCHOOL HARVKST THOUGHTS—FIRST WEEK Monday: Charcoal sketch of apples in a group or one on a branch. Tuesday: Paint three apples in group. Wednesday: Develop circle. Pencil holding. Draw freehand circlet. Thursday: Design for a border, using circles. PViday: Clay modeling of an apple. Stories: "The Three Golden Apples," (Hawthorne); "Myths of Fruits;" "Autumn" in "Myth and Song;" "The Brownies' Hallowe'en" and "November," by Carey. SECOND WEEK Monday: Illustrate "Dear Apple, Wake Up." Tuesday: Clay modeling of beads or grapes. Wednesday: Cut "The Story of the Grape." Thursday: Develop the rosette. Friday: Charcoal sketch of an onion and beet. Stories: "Ceres," "Ceres and Persephone," "The Search of Ceres," and "The Fox and the Grapes." Song: "Merry Autumn Days." THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS—THIRD WEEK Monday: Charcoal sketch of a pumpkin. Tuesday: Marine study—Paint sea, sky and Plymouth Rock. Wednesday: Sketch stalk of corn. Thursday: Fold and cut kerchief, cap and apron. Friday: Draw from a pose a Puritain maiden. Stories: "How a Pumpkin Helped Johnny to be Thankful," "The First Thanksgiving Day," "The Corn Song" (Whittier), "The Landing of the Pilgrims," (Hemans). Song: "Our Father we Thank Thee." FOURTH WEEK Monday: Charcoal sketch of a deer. Tuesday: Group of vegetables—Charcoal sketch. Wednesday: Draw from a pose a Puritan in hat and cape. Thursday: Repetition of rosette in border—paint. Friday: Illustrate "Over the river and through the wood, to grandmother's house we go." Stories: "A Thanksgiving Turkey," the story of Landseer. Pictures: "Stag at Bay," "Monarch of the Glen," "Challenge," "The Sanctuary," "Odin," "Shepard's Chief Mourner" and others of Landseers. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 DECEMBER OUTLINE CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS—FIRST WEEK Monday: Illustrate "The Shepards Were Watching Their Flocks." Tuesday: Fold and cut a five-pointed star. Wednesday: Cut from pose—shepherd with crook. Thursday: Illustrate "T'was the Night Before Christmas." Friday: Whittier Day—Paint the fireplace in his home. "What matter how the night behaved? What matter how the north wind raved? Blow high, blow low, not all its snow Could quench our heart-fires ruddy glow." Stories: "The stars and the Child"—Hofer; "Little Gottlieb"—Carey; "O Little Town of Bethlehem" —Brooks. Songs: "While Shepards Watch Their Flocks By Night," "Bethlehem's Beautiful Star," "The Child and the Star," "Shine Out, O Blessed Star." SIGNIFICANCE OF SANTA CLAUS—SECOND WEEK Monday: Pose—"Posting a Letter to Santa." Tuesday: Draw or paint—"Something I Want for Christmas." Wednesday: Fold and cut baskets. Thursday: Scissors story—"Santa and the Mouse." Friday: Pose—"flang up the Baby's Stocking." Stories: "Story of a Grand Old Man," "The Good Little Sister"—Carey, "Santa Claus' Helpers." Songs: "Jolly Old St. Nicholas," "Hang up the Baby's Stocking," "Santa Claus is Coming." EMBLEMS—THIRD WEEK Monday: Paint a fir tree—Decorate it for a Christmas tree. Tuesday: Paint a spray of holly with berries. Wednesday: Fold and cut fireplaces and stockings. Thursday: Illustrate "The Story of the Fir Tree," —Wiggin. Friday: Christmas in other lands—illustrate "The Bird's Christmas" or "Piccola" (Thaxter). Stories: "The Legend of the Christmas Tree," "Where the Christmas Tree Grew," "The Fir Tree" (Andersen), "Legend of the Holly Tree." Songs: "A Wonderful Tree," "Remember the Birds,'' and "The Snow Bird." GIFTS: THE GREAT GIFT—FOURTH WEEK Monday: Illustrate "The Christ Child" (Andrea Hofer). Tuesday: Cut "Story of the Wise Men" (Hofer). Wednesday: Illustrate "The First Christmas Presents"—E. E. Hale (Wiltse). Thursday: Plan mama's gift, calendar. Friday: Make calendars—Paint them. Stories: "The Bird's Christmas Carol" (Wiggins), "Three Truly Wise Men" (Hofer), "St. Anthony and the Christ Child" (Hofer), and "Life of Raphael." Songs: "Merry Christmas Bells," "Joy to the World," "Merry Christmas Has Come," and "Hark, 'tis the Voice of Music." Pictures: "Raphael and His Beautiful Madonnas." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger HOUSE-FURNISHING GOODS FURNITURE CARPETS UPHOLSTERY BEDDING DRAPERIES CROCKERY STOVES AND RANGES GRANITE AND TINWARE NOTIONS, ETC. Everything Needed to Furnish the Home FOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Useful as well as pretty Presents, Fancy Chairs and Rockers, Couches, Parlor and Library Tables, China Cabinets, Book Cases, Etc. FOR THE LITTLE FOLKS All Kinds of Toys—Dolls, Doll Carriages, Children's Furnitnre, Toy Tea Sets, Games, Etc., Express Wagons, Velocipedes, Tool Chests, Boys' Wheelbarrows, Etc. Whether Looking or Buying You are Welcome B. B. FURNITURE CO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 LITERARY NOTES The Whatcom Normal boasts of six literary societies, the Alcott, Chillick, Utopian, Kulshan, Aurora, and Acorn. Each is iu a flourishing condition and has a full membership. The Aurora, which, by her fifty rays, illumines the pathway of the embryo teacher, was organized at the opening of the Normal in September with the following officers: President, Hattie B. Thompson; vice president, Pauline Jacobs; secretary, Frederic Ames; treasurer, Thomas Monuet; sergeant-at arms, Earnest Hardy. The society color is old gold, which combines well with the Normal colors, blue and white. For a yell, the society is preparing an entirely new composition which is requiring considerable thought. The Aurora has been divided into three sections, under the supervision of Kate Schutt, Pearl Lee, and Lillian Miller. Programs are rendered by the several divisions, successively. Iu order to systemize the work, the committee has assigned to each section a special topic, which serves as a basis for all literary work in that section, during a period of three months. The topic assigned to Miss Schutt's division is Poets, to Miss Lee's, Peoples and Countries; to Miss Miller's, Periodicals. At regular intervals the productions of the three sectious are combined into a more elaborate program, which is rendered in the assembly hall. The Aurora hopes, in time, to attain to all that the name implies, and offers a most cordial invitation to future students of the Normal to join her ranks. T R Y " T H E ULTRA" FOR LADIES The Very Latest Shoe Made Cork Sole and Waterproof THE FAMOUS SHOE HOUSE ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger i On September r5, 1S99, forty-five students met in the art studio with Miss Millett, and organized the Utopian Literary Club. The object of the Club is the improvement of its members along literary lines and the development of ability to appear before an audience, with special reference to ease of manner in the classroom. The programs rendered have been of the nature of character sketches, book reviews, dramatic studies and debates. As a motto the Club chose "We have reached the foothills; the mountains are in view." Yellow was decided upon as the Club color to be combined with the Normal colors. The yell selected was Boom-a-lackv! Boom-a-lackv! Zip! Boom! Bah! Utopia! Utopia! Rah! Rah! Rah! At a recent election the following officers were elected: President, Ida Tillman; vice-president, Anna Klockstead; secretary, C. H. Bowman; treasurer, Grace Mansfield; sergeaut-at-arms, J.R.Rogers; musical director, Verona Millican. The retiring officers were: President, Ben F. Hovies; vice-president" Clara Norman; secretarv, Margaret Clark; treasurer, S. C. Bonner; sergeant-a"t-arms, G. C. Blonden; musical director, Anna Klockstead. Great interest and enthusiasm has been manifested in all the work of the society, and each Friday afternoon a program of merit has been given. One of "the late ones, devoted to Lowell, was as follows: Piano Solo Minta Morgan Biography of Lowell Anna Stezer GREENBURG BROS. LEADING CLOTHIERS and lt;^DRY GOODS DEALERS Hats, Shoes, Trunks, Satchels, Valises Etc, HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM MUNRO, BLME HASKELL PHONE 12 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. nsg ELK STREET HARDWARE, TINNING ~—- AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves. Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal Work. GEORGE A. GILBERT^ gt; CASH GROCER 91S E L K S T R E E T NEW W H A T O OM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 Reading—"Forlorn" Lucy Halstead Recitation— "Jusuff" Pearl Galliher Reading—"Because I am not Fair" Grace Mansfield Review of Sir Launfal Lucile Fobes Recitation—Selection from "Sir Launfal".. Grace Goodell Piano Solo Clara Downey Lowell's Literary Position Gertrude Bell Song Quartette Recitation—"The Courtin' " Clara Norman Recitation C. H. Bauman Piano Solo Lena Fechenscher Critic's Report Miss Millett Three weeks ago the Utopians challenged the Chilic tribe to a debate. The challenge was accepted and the subject chosen was, "Resolved—That women ought to have the right of suffrage." The Chilic tribe chose the affirmative, their debaters being J. C. Kerchen, Gyneth Knight, and Floieuce Griffith. The Utopian representatives were Gertrude Bell, C. H. Bauman, and Bertha Ross. The art room was used for the occasion and was crowded with students and visitors. Both sides presented able arguments, showing that the debaters had studied the subject and were equally anxious that their respective society should be declared the winner. The judges were F. C. Teck and J. J. Edens, members of the board of trustees, and Mrs. Ella Higginson. After carefully weighing the arguments they decided in favor of the negative. The last program was the play given Friday evening. Hie! Hac! Hie! Chief Chillick! Sahali! Sahali! Ric! Rac! Ric! Behold the Chillick tribe; a band of warriors worthy of their steel. Each week they gather 'round their council fires and hold their potlatches. They call their tribe Chillick, in honor of the once great and powerful chief of the Lummi Indians, who has long since been gathered to his fathers in the happy hunting ground. Years ago he trod the beautiful shores of Belliugham Bay and ruled wisely and well his band of dusky followers. He was a brave chief, and like a true Indian, loved to deck his person with the war-paint and lead his braves to battle with the neighboring tribes, and would, doubtless, have willingly entered the happy hunting ground directly from an earthly fighting ground. But the Sahali tyee did not permit this. The chief was taken sick while in his wigwam, which was near THE BANK OF WHATCOM L. P. WHITE CO. Transacts a General Banking and Exchange Business YOUR ACCOUNT SOLICITED LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 22 The Normal Messenger what is now the corner of Seventeenth and C streets', Whatcom. The best medicine men of the tribe waited upon their suffering chief, and the wigwam was filled with devoted followers yelling and groaning to keep away the evil spirits. But the noise was unavailing, and the arts of the medicine men were baffled. Three days the chief lingered, then his spirit, passing away, left the whole tribe in mourning But his memory will not be soon forgotten. The Clillick tribe will do honor to his name and tell the tale of the brave young chief around their council fires. The potlatches of the tribe are interesting as well as instructive, and a hearty invitation is extended to all new pupils of the Normal School to join the tribe and smoke with them the pipe of peace. Bump ka thud Bump ka thud M—in—in—m Kulshan! Boom! ! ! The Kulshan I,iterary Klnb was organized at the beginning of school in September and selected the Indian name for Alt. Baker for its name. A motto has not yet been decided upon, but we expect to choose one appropriate to the aims and purposes of the Klub. Our colors are blue, white and pink, and Kulshan Crater is the name of our paper. The officers at present are: President, Alildred Aiackey; vice-president, Pauline Klockstead; secretary, Dot Wallace; treasurer, Myrtle Trott; critics, Prof. F. W. Eply, Ada Shidler, and Miss Belle Asher; sergeant-at-arms, Clinton Stearns; reporter. Dot Wallace; editor for Klub, Emma Rowley. We now have forty-three active members. It is the aim of the present program committee to make our A. G. WICK MAN .--—--^\ THE TAILOR 1345 HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM, WASH. E. Y. GRA5ETT CO.'S BANK Transacts a General Banking Business, Buys and Sells Foreign and Domestic Exchange. Gold Dust Bought or Advances made subject to mint returns. E. CAULKINS Dealer in Stationery, Books, News, Office Supplies and Christinas Goods HOLLY AND ELK NEW WHATCOM, WASH. WISCONSIN GROCERY * * * * # FAIRHAVEN, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 meetings both interesting and instructive. Through our business meetings we are becoming well versed in par-limentary law, and in the rest of the work we are continually seeking to widen our range of usefulness and learn to appear before an audience and read a paper, recite, or take part in a debate with ease and elegance. Our program for December 8th was upon Pacific Coast Literature. Kdwin Markham, Joaquin Miller, Mrs. Ella Higginson, and Prank Carleton Teck.the last two of this city, being the authors under discussion. The lives and writings of these western writers will be brought before the society by several short sketches and at least one production from each will be either read or recited. Before long we wish to present a play for the enjoyment of the Klub, and another afternoon will be spent with American humorists. The Klub is planning a public program to be given in the near future, at which time we intend to defy the adage, "There's nothing new under the sun." Doctor Matthes, please ma}' I use the phone? Main 161 please. Hello, Edith! So you want to know all about our literary society, the "Alcott"? Yes, we have a critic. No, she is not a cook but an excellent Baker. Boys in our society? Why yes, we can boast of five young men and Moore too. Of course I will tell you the officers. Miss Carrie Risedorph, president; Miss Marie Ames, vice-president; Miss Bertha Kale, secretary; Miss Mamie Barr, treasurer. We call our society paper the "Alert." The Misses Shumway and McGinuis are the editors. Oh yes, there have been some good jokes in the paper. Come Just to Look! A RICH COLLECTION OF APPROPRIATE ARTICLES NEWEST DESIGNS AND STYLES Jewelry Watches Silver Novelties Belt Buckles Clocks Desk Ornaments Brush Sets Rings Ebony Goods Opera Glasses Silver Ware Etc. Etc. AT MOST REASONABLE PRICES THE CAR ALWAYS STOPS AT OUR DOOR CORNER DOCK AND HOLLY STREETS NELSON ROBINSON, JEWELERS AND OPTICIANS ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 24 The Normal Messenger Did you know we were interested in real estate? Well, we are, because we own a House. Why is our society bound to be successful? Because we have Ames. What a funny question for you to ask, Edith. Have we any dudes? Of course not, but we have a Bum(in)stead. Oh! I am so glad you asked me about our yell. Wah Hoo Wah! Zip Boom Bah! Alcott! Alcott! Rah! Rah! Rah! What did yon say? Yes, our society is sure to have its place in the front ranks of the Whatcom Normal School. Oh, dear! they shut me off and I was so anxious to tell more, but as I despondently hang up the phone, I hear the blending of happy voices shouting, Who are, who are, who are we? We are the members of the Alcott, see? On the sixth day of October, the pupils of the sixth and seventh grades in the training school decided to organize a literary society for the mutual good of its members. The following rules and regulations were adopted. 1. That the society be known as "The Acorns." 2. That the society colors be brown and green, symbols of the acorn and the oak. 3. That the regular meetings of the society be on each Friday afternoon from 2 to 3 o'clock. 4. That the officers consist of president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant-at-arms, to hold their respective offices for five meetings after election. 5. That no visitors be invited to our regular meetings, but be made welcome if they come. 6. That we have at least three public meetings during the year, to which visitors should be invited. 7. That each member pay ten cents membership fee, five cents monthly dues and be assessed ten cents each for colors. 8. That no pupil who fails without excuse on private programs shall appear on public. The following officers were then elected: President, Warren Beard; vice-president, John Chandler; secretary, Jessie White; treasurer, Dollie Little; sergeant-at-arms, Eugene Dorr. ELDRIDGE KERSHAW Real Estate, Insurance and Farm Loans B. B. BANK BLOCK, NEW WHATCOM. P. L,. HEGG-^ lt;$*' Photographer Views of Bellingham Bay and Surrounding Country. Portraits in Crayon and Water Colors PICTURE FRAMES 10 Per Cent. Discount to Normal School Students 1285-87 ELK STREET NEW WHATCOM. WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 25 OUR COLORS CLARA E W E N TARTS HE Normal has raised her colors And entered the race at last; May fair winds never fail her, As she sails alonsj rig-lit fast. She carries a crew, a captain, Three mates and their helpers five. Her passenger list is increasing; Two hundred and forty now thrive. Blue and white, is her banner. True blue may it ever be, And the white shall never be tarnished, As it floats out full and free. Then, hurrah.' for the good ship Normal, In the race she is sure to win. For we '11 stand by our captain bravely, As over the waves we spin. Mrs. Ella Higginson, New Whatcom's gifted writer, has donated copies of her works to the Normal School librar}'. Mrs. Higginsou lives just across the street from the Normal School and is much interested in the institution. The Normal School now possesses twenty copies of Webster's dictionaries—one International, seven Collegiate, and twelve Academic. There is also a copy of the Standard dictionary and a set of the Century, in the library. The library contains at present 1420 volumes. About 250 more volumes have been ordered, and we have over $400 in the library fund yet unexpended. On December first a total of 1006 text books had been ordered for use in the Normal School proper, while about 250 copies have also been ordered for the model department. Mr. J. J. Edens, the senior trustee of the Normal school, captured several first prizes for fruit exhibited at the Northwest Fair, which was held in Fairhaven in September. Mr. Edens' farm is one of the oldest and best in Northwestern Washington. Hon. Jere Neterer, chairman of the board of trustees of theNormal School, was one of the debaters on the affirmative in a discussion of the Philippine question, which was the first of a course of entertainments to be given by the Aftermath Club of this city. THE PEOPLES STORE Sells Groceries, Notions, Stationery and School Supplies. Opposite Sehome Hotel. 765-7 Elk Street, New Whatcom, Washington. m ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 26 The Normal Messenger Frank Carleton Teck, a trustee of the Normal School has just issued a neat little volume of original poems-entitled, "Under Western Skies." The book has received much personal comment, and the impression made on the public bespeaks an enviable future for its author. Several young ladies attending the Normal, together with two or three residing in New Whatcom, have organized a Shakespearean club which meets every week at the home or boarding place of some member. The club lias just completed the reading of Hamlet and at the next meeting will have a debate on the subject: Resolved, that Hamlet was not insane. The next play to be taken up will probably be Julius Caesar. The members of the club are: Miss Delliuger, president; Misses George, Rogers, and Lee of New- Whatcom; Misses Ames, Buckles, Muldoon, Moore, and Risedorph of Seattle; Miss Rawley of Idaho, Miss- Bell of Port Town-send, and Miss Pillman of Everett. Miss Risedorph is critic. A Young Woman's Christian Association has been organized in the Normal School. Many of the young ladies of the school have joined the association and others are daily being added to our list of earnest workers. Although Normal life is a busy life, spiritual development is not neglected. Devotional meetings are held every Friday from 12:30 to t p. in. Those outside of the school who are interested in the work are cordially invited to visit us. The officers for the year are as follows: President, Pauline Jacobs; vice-president, Margaret Clark; corresponding secretary, Miss Risedorph; recording secretary, Mildred Mackey; treasurer, Florence Griffith. The enrollment in the Normal School by classes is as follows: First year. 98; second year, 65; third year, 35; fourth year 32; fifth year, 8. Of these sixteen are special students, but these have been placed in the several years in which the major portion of their work lies. The enrollment of the model school is seventy two. The formal opening reception of the Normal School was held on the evening of October 28th. The board of trustees, the faculty and the students received their invited guests, who included the citizens of New Whatcom and all those interested in the institution in the building, which was elaborately decorated for the occasion. Among the distinguished guests who were present were Governor and Mrs. John R. Rogers, State Superintendent Frank J. Browne. A short informal program was presented and refreshments were served in three of the recitation rooms. The Normal School has had the pleasure of placing in the poet's corner in the library a copy of "Under Western Skies," the gift of the author, Frank Carleton Teck. Miss Alice McNeal has been obliged to leave school on account of her health. CROFTS LIVERY DRAYING AND TRANSFERRING iHotxsistiold. G o o d s a n d P i a n os . H a n d l e d C a r e f u l ly DOCK STREET NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- The Normal Messenger 27 The students of the normal join in extending to Mr. James Perry their heartfelt sympathy in his grief for the death of his father at Siunas. Miss Mary Knappe has been very ill with pneumonia, but is now improving. Miss Olevis and Clara Warriner, and Mr. Claude Jeffrey spent the Thanksgiving vacation at Nooksack. A basket social was given during the vacation by the district school for the benefit of the school library. Forty-five dollars were raised. The basket-ball teams are thinking of challenging the U. of W's. Misses Moore, Muldoon, Ming, Kaine, Daerrer, Baker, and Jones, spent Thanksgiving at their homes in Seattle. Lost—A small note book containing a love letter. Finder please return book without reading letter to Miss S. P . Misses Margaret Clark, Louise Peden, Bertha Ross, Verona Millicau and Ada Pillman spent Thanksgiving at Everett. Messrs Max and George Blonden spent Thanksgiving at Lynden. Lessons given in yelling by Mr. Kerchin, rates cheap-only pupils with large months and good lungs need apply Lesson in Pollard's synthetic method. Teacher (pointing to word NOW)—Don't you know this word Frank? It belongs to the same family as cow, now what is it? Frank (eagerly)—Calf. One of the young ladies seems to be thinking seriously of taking the Vaile. Professor Vaile spent Thanksgiving in Seattle. Wanted—To find an expressive yell for the Auroras. Miss Buckels entertained her grandmother, Mrs. G. V. Liley, during Thanksgiving vacation. Miss Fletcher spent Thanksgiving at Port Townseud. MILLINERY THE CITY OF CHICAGO Largest Stock on the Bay. Special Reduction during the Holidays. Hundreds of Fine Hats at Half Price. Switches of Human Hair and Pompadour Rolls a Specialty. Don't Fail to Call. 1965 Thirteenth Street, on Viaduct, New Whatcom. TAKE YOUR SAVINGS DEPOSITS TO THE Scandinavian - American Bank Sunset Block, Comer Elk and Holly Streets We pay Interest on Time Sf Savings Deposits Savings Department open Saturday evenings from 6 till 9 o'clock. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- 28 The Normal Messenger The spirit of the Normal school is most commendable. This is specially worthy of comment when it is remembered that the school opened its doors for the first time this fall, and that every student had to be examined or classified, and that many of the students had came from older institutions, such as Ellensburgh State Normal School, State University, Puget Sound University, and several of the very best high schools and academies in the state. Not only were the students kind and helpful during the first few days of organization, but what is better, they set about finding work for themselves, and at the end of the second week every student was in his place and hard at work. This spirit of industry and good cheer is manifest everywhere, and the motto, "No Idlers Here" beams from every countenance. The principal of the school has publicly expressed his gratification at the earnestness of the students. This interest is not only shown during the recitation hours, but every room is a workshop until long after dark every afteroon. The passerby at 5 o'clock in the evening can invariably see a large portion of the building lighted and occupied with busy students and teachers. All recitations are over a t 3:30 and the balance of the afternoon is spent in research work. The library is occupied from 8 in the morning to 5 and six in the evening. A teacher passing through the hall one evening at 5:30 o'clock counted twenty-six students still in the building at work. The building is opened at 8 in the morning, and by 8:20 there are one hundred students bustling through the halls. As time passes and the school gets down more and more to its settled life, the spirit of earnestness increases, and everything points to a most happy and prosperous year. CHAS. L. HOLT, M. D. Specialties: Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Rooms i and 2 Fischer Block Office Hours: 9 to 12 a. m., 2 to 6 p. m. Sunday, 2 to 4 p. m. N EW W H A T C O M i The Normal Messenger is from i 1 The Press of EDSON IRISH \ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY Alverson, D., Pharmacist, Twelfth and Harris Sts., Fair-haven. Abbott Olsen, Grocers, 1098 Elk St., New Whatcom. Biggs Henderson, Physicians, Fischer Blk., New Whatcom. B. B. Meat Market, Fairhaven. B. B. Grocery, Elk and Holly Sts., New Whatcom. Bruce, S. M., Lawyer, Fischer Blk , New Whatcom. Barr, Mrs. E. W., Millinery, Viaduct, New Whatcom. B. B. Improvement Company, New Whatcom. Burrows, J. S., Shoemaker, 2121 Thirteenth St., New Whatcom. Bank of Whatcom, Lighthouse Blk., New Whatcom. Battersby Bros., Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Thirteenth and E Sts., New Whatcom. B. B. Furniture Company, Holly St., New Whatcom. Croft's Livery, Dock St., New Whatcom. Cox, W., Architect, Dock St., New Whatcom. Caulkins, E., Book Store, Elk and Holly Sts., New Whatcom. Commercial Importing Tea Company, Holly St., New Whatcom. Darwin, L- H., Clerk Board of Trustees, State Normal School, New Whatcom. Day, E. P. Y., Loans, New Whatcom. Drake, L. D., Dry Goods and Clothing, Holly St., New Whatcom. DeChamplain, Druggist, Holly St., New Whatcom. Edson Irish,Printing, 1333 Railroad Ave. New Whatcom. Fischer, E„ Real Estate, Fischer Blk., (owner of Sunset Blk.,) New Whatcom. Frye, Jesse, Attorney at Law, Lighthouse Blk., New Whatcom. Fairhaven Market, The, Fairhaven. Grasett, E. Y. Co., Bankers, New Whatcom. Graves, Backus Purdy, Bankers, New Whatcom. Greenwood, Alonzo, Barber, Holly St., New Whatcom. George, Mrs. A., Millinery, 1649 Holly St., New Whatcom. Graves, E. C, The Racket Store, Fairhaven. Green berg Bros., Dry Goods, New Whatcom. Gilbert, Geo. A., Grocer, 915 Elk St., New Whatcom. Holt, Dr. Chas. L.,Occulist, Fischer Blk., New Whatcom. Hardin, Ed. E., Attorney at Law, Fischer Blk., New Whatcom. Horst, C. A., Agt. Chicago Lumber Coal Co., 1472 Holly St., New Whatcom. Hinsdale, N. N., Hardware, Thirteenth St., New Whatcom. Hotel F'airhaven, M. Rae, Prop., Fairhaven. Hegg, P. L., Photographer, Elk St., New Whatcom. (Continued on following page.) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1899 December ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY (Continued from preceding page.) Iowa Grocery, W. A. Marsh, Prop., Fairhaven. Ireland Pancoast, Thirteenth St., New Whatcom. Koebler, H. M., Meat Market, Fairhaven. Long Bros,, Hardware, Implements and Bicycles, Holly. St , New Whatcom. Montague McIIugh, Dry Goods, Holly St., New Whatcom. Mansfield, A., Grocer, Elk St., New Whatcom. 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Title: Normal Messenger - 1900 March
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Show more1900_0301 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER ^Ittrclr, 1900 ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 ---------- D. D. FAGAN STORE Leads IN DRY GOODS LADIES' FURNISHINGS AND NOVELTIES Being Exclusive Dealers, it is the place for you to secure the LATEST STYLES Agents for the Centemeri Kid Glows. Agents for Royal Worcester Corsets. The only place to find the Real Tuxedo Shrunk Duck. N O R M A L S E R G E S A N D R I B B O N S • • • Come in and examine our Stock and be Convinced of our Low Prices ii2s Elk Street B. B. GROCERY CO. WE RESPECTFULLY ASK That you visit the various Departments at THE FAIF? before making purchases elsewhere. A careful investigation will prove to you that a marked saving can I be made on all purchases at I NEW WHATCOM THE P A IR b The Largest and Best Line of Dress Goods in the City i THE ? BANK OF WHATCOM | L. P. WHITE CO. | TRANSACTS A GENERAL BANKING | AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS 5 YOUR ACCOUNT SOMCITED, LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK NEW WHATCOM EDSQN IRISH, PRINTERS. NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger STATE NORMAL SCHOOL FACULTY EDWARD T. MATHES, Principal, History and Philosophy of Education JOHN T. FORREST, Mathematics FRANCIS W. EPLY, Sciences JANE CONNELL, English and Latin AVADANA MILLETT, Reading, Drawing, and Physical Culture IDA A. BAKER, English Grammar and Vocal Music ROBERT B. VAILE, Assistant, History and Literature SADIE R. ROGERS, Supervisor, Training School CATHERINE MONTGOMERY, Assistant, Training School HATTIE B. THOMPSON, Librarian J. A. McBRIDE, Custodian of Building and Grounds ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger CONTENTS In Suomi Land. Ida Agness Baker 3 Physics Outline. From Mr.Eply'sNote Book 9 Editorial 11 Whatcom County Institute 12 On Bellingham Bay, {Poem). Frank Carleton Teck 13 Literary Societies 14- From the Office 19 The Senior Class 21 The First Year Class 23 General Items ....24 The Normal Gate, {Poem) 26 The Pullman Boys, {Poem). By a Student 26 Notes 27 Teachers and Students^ Will find it to their advantage to call on or address J. N. SELBY St CO. 1566 Holly St. New Whatcom, Wash. They constantly have in stock a large assortment of the latest Teachers' and Students' Helps Before buying elsewhere or ordering from the East see what they have and get their prices. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- THE NORMAL MESSENGER MARCH, 1900 IN SUOMI LAND BY IDA AGNES BAKER. ' 'Books are men of higher stature And the only men that speak aloud for future times to hear." HE constitutional struggle that little Finland is passing through just now, and the dignity with which she is conducting herself, recall to mind other remarkable facts concerning that people. The little strip of mingled fens and lakes and meadows is one of the few countries that has produced an epic poem. The story of the life of this poem reads like a romance. Students had noticed that the Finnish peasantry knew a vast number of peculiar folk-songs, rhymes, and incantations. Several attempts had been made at collecting them, but it was not until the first of this century that scholars noticed a unity in the songs. So many of the songs centered about three characters — Wainamoinen, Lemminkainen, and Ilmainen—that the idea occurred to Dr. Topelius and Dr. Lonnrot that the songs of these minstrels might be fragments of one long poem. The occasions for the exercise of perseverence and tact, and the many picturesque and dramatic incidents that happened during the restoration of this poem, would make an interesting volume. Dr. Lonnrot, who had long been professor of Suomi language and literature in the University of Helingsfors, finally succeeded in fitting together the parts of this poem into its V ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 4 The Normal Messenger original form. At its publication the Grimms and Max Muller received it with enthusiasm. "From the mouths of the aged," said Muller, "an epic has been collected equaling the Iliad in length and completeness. The Kalevala will claim its place as the fifth national epic of the world, side by side with the Ionian songs, the Mahabharats, the Shanameth, and the Nibelunge." There is evidence in the songs themselves that the poem is very old. Some of the scholars believe that it was cotemporan- with the Iliad. It is wonderful to think of it, lost, yet preserved, through the course of three civilizations; the fragments imprinted only upon the loving memories of a people who had no conception that they were singing parts of one of the world's epics. To the minstrels they were only the songs of their people, the stories of their dear Suomi Land. Scholars recognize in the Kalevala a storehouse of information as well as a beautiful poem. They discover in these songs a complicated mythology, and, as any belief is a revelation of the people who hold it, they can form deductions that are hidden from the ordinary reader. They gather from between the lines flowers unseen by us. However one does not need to be a philologist to enjoy the refreshing atmosphere of this song, the fragrant breath from the world's youth, to see the quaint pictures of primitive life, and to observe the customs and comprehend the ideals of this early people. At best steam can take us only to the Finland of today, but read your Kalevala in the shade of an ash tree, in sight of birchen boughs and twinkling aspen leaves, and you will take a trip back, past centuries of time, through old Suomi Land. You are first impressed by the peculiarities of the power which transports you. When Longfellow had collected his Indian legends, odorous of the pinewood and ringing with ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 5 laughing water, he chose from among all the world's poems, for the expression of his "Hiawatha," the form of this Kalevala. The peculiar metre and odd trick of repitition are a mode of expression that fit well the simple thoughts of a primitive people, imbued with the mystery and frendliness of nature. Even if the song of "Hiawatha" has accustomed the reader's ears to the quaint style of the Kalevala, he ma}r 3ret be unable to enjoy these Finnish runes. He who never has longings for a life "under the greenwood tree," he who cares not to gossip with the birds and bees and beasts after the manner of their own mute watchfulness, who is never "midway to believe a tree among my fair progenitors," may as well pass the Kalevala by, for he will miss its chiefest charm; he cannot go to Suo-mi Land. The Kalevala transports us with it into God's great chambers, "on the blue black of the ocean," where "the air is crystal-pillared," to "purple-colored headlands" "on the heath among the fir trees" "under the snow-robed firs and aspens." The hero, Ilmarinen, is borne to the north-land on the storm wind, "on the sledge path of the ether." When Ahti's mother is hurrying the world over to find her reckless son, "paths arise and come to meet her." Ilmarinen, the successful lover, to woo the Bride of Beauty, goes to the north-land in his sledge of magic: Gold and silver-mounted harness, Hazel birds that sing and flutter On the courser's yoke and cross-bow, Thrushes also sing and twitter Merrily on hame and collar, Seven blue-birds, seven cuckoos Sing the wedding march in concord. All through the poem man and nature are great friends. The titmouse warns Waina-moinen, in his first sowing, that ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 6 The Normal Messenger Osma's barley will not flourish If the forest be not leveled And the branches burned to ashes. Kalevala people call their friends pet names. To them the bee is Honey bee, thou tiny birdling, Lord of all the forest flowers. and the squirrel Snow-white squirrel, mountain jewel, Flower of the field and forest. They make an agreement with Otso, the bear, calling him "honey-paw," and "fur-robed light-foot." Any one who enjoys con versing with dumb creatures, who has learned to comprehend and answer their varied modes of speech, will discover a quaint humor in the joking of the maidens with the messenger hare. They were gathered in the bath-house, working each upon a birch broom, when the hare came to the doorway. At the sight of him they shouted: Hie thee, Long-legs, or we'll roast thee! Hie thee, Big-eye, or we'll stew thee. Injured innocence often swells the hearts of our dumb friends, and the messenger hare haughtily answers: Think ye not I journey hither To be roasted in the skillet, Let fell Lempo fill your tables, I have come with evil tidings, Come to tell the cruel story Of the flight and death of Aino. The philosophy that vegetation, the dumb creation, and man are but expressions, in varying degrees, of one divinity has a charm for those who love out-door life. There is the same charm in reading the songs of a people who leap to this height of thought through the imagination. They turn to trees and plants, the sun, moon, and stars, the insects and animals, for advice and help, with a simplicity that argues belief in their power and goodwill. Now and then, in our times, a "Talking Oak" suggests the same thought in a setting ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 7 of modern life, but in the Kalevala this intimacy with nature has the natural set-ting of a primitive life that suits the simple idealizing. We laugh with them at Lemmenkainen's chase of the Hisi reindeer. It ran through feus and forest, fields and court-yard, penthouse doors and gateway, turning over tubs of water. It threw the kettles from the fireplace and upset the dishes cooking, till the dogs barked, the children cried, the women roared with laughter, and the heroes shouted. Lowell says: I love to enter pleasure by a postern, Not the broad popular gate that gulps the mob; To find my theatres in roadside nooks, Where men are actors and suspect it not. It is with such feelings that we catch these glimpses into the life of those long-ago people. It is a busy, but withal a beautiful, life. The singers, who are workers themselves, see all their daily vocations through the irradiating lenses of poesy. To them the works of the Creator and their own occupations are equally noble. The Bride of Beauty blesses her flocks as they start to pasture, and sings of their "robes as soft as ermine." Wondrously beautiful are the maidens of the air and their sunset-tinted looms. The smith and his forge share the honors of Ukko, the creator. Even the work of Lylikki, the snow-shoe maker, is sung minutely and reverently. When they catch the fire-fish, the work of the village net-maker is sung through every step, beginning with the planting of the flax. They are filled with wonder and delight at their ability to make things. Their words evince that simple joy in production that is natural to children, to primitive peoples, to the noble-minded, and to the creator of all. It is the thread of divinity that binds man to the universal life. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 8 The Normal Messenger In preparation for the wedding of Umari-nen and the Bride of Beauty, one whole rune is devoted to the storv of the first making: of beer. The primitive manufacture begins where Man of good luck sowed the barley. Then the work progresses, the magic maiden calls for help from the "snow-white squirrel," the "golden-breasted martin," and the honey bee, and, when at last Osmotor, the beer-pre-parer, despairs because the beer "will not live within its vessels/' robin red-breast, from the tree-top, advises him to put it into oaken vessels, Into strong and willing barrels Firmly bound with hoops of copper. In reading the Kalevala one is reminded, bj' the expedition of Wainamoinen, Lemmin-kainen, and Ilmainen to obtain the Sampo, of the Argonauts and the Golden Fleece. Wainamoinen creates the harp, and the artless description of the effect of his music reminds one of Orpheus and his lute. Tuonela's dark death stream reminds us of the Styx. The triple-headed serpent guarding Pohyola's mansion from Ahti the reckless, suggests the tripple-headed Cerberus. It is interesting to trace the similarities in the myths of the two races that were as completely separated by the space between them as though they had lived upon different planets. It is evident that at times the primitive mind is struggling to comprehend the mysteries of creation. The first runes are an attempt to picture the beginning of the universe, resulting in misty outlines that remind us of the broken duck eggs of the Orphic philosophy. No doubt students of folk-lore see deeper, hidden meanings to many of the stories, but the surface beauty and the lessons are so numerous that they charm the ordinary reader beyond the temptation of searching deeper. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 9 It is necessary for individuals, in their study of the advanced governments and elegant living, to go back, in thought, to the youth of the race; live in a cabin; look for art in the color of the clouds and sunsets, in the form of the gnarled tree-trunks and upheaved rocks; for music in the sounding torrent and whispering leaves; drink from tin dippers, sleep on the ground, and eat food seasoned with smoke. If you cannot realize all this, if you cannot hear God's messages in the oak grove or from fisurses in the rock, from the titmouse or the aspen, go to the poems of these first people, and see how close to the handiwork of God they lived, how unconsciously they read His lessons and were one with Him and His manifestations. Epics are like nature. They are fierce, heaven-piercing mountain ranges, or broad, life-giving prairies, or vast forests, enclosing mystical lights and shadows, friendly blossoms, weird glens, and raging torrents. There are sunny nooks and wild dells in the Kale-vala forest, and there are hill slopes of pretty flowers to be gathered. But woe betide us if we bring them into the modern drawing-room! Our wealth is vanished. They are youth, and only those of us who have remembered the visions of youth, whose eyes are still unsealed to the wonders of nature, whose ears are yet attuned to the harmonies of life-only those who go to Suomi Land. PHYSICS OUTLINE All work in the Normal school is conducted largely upon the laboratory plan, and it is the purpose of the editors to give from time to time outlines of the work done in the various departments, and we take pleasure in quoting from Mr. F. W. Eply's Physics notebook for this issue: "In addition to the usual text-book work, somewhat the following laboratory work has been done by the students, working with du- ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 10 The Normal Messenger plicate apparatus: Practice in measurements of various sorts such as length of a straight line, volumes of cube and sphere, diameter of wires by means of screw calipers. Density: Weight of a unit volume. Specific gravity of various solids, such as sulphur, quartz, para-fine. Specific gravity of liquids by weighing and balancing columns. Specific gravity of air. The laws of fluid pressure. Boyle's law, pumps, the hydrostatic press. Law of the lever and the principle of moments. The parallelogram of forces. Determination of coefficient of friction. Laws of the pendulum. In light, the law of inverse square. Determination of intensity of light by means of Rumford's and Bunsen's photometer's. Determination of position of image in plane mirror. Focal length and position of image of concave and convex mirrors. Index of refraction for plate glass, focal length of lenses. Relation of object distance to image distance. Shape and size of real and virtual images formed by a lens. Determination tenacity of various kinds of wire and effect of annealing. Modulus of elasticity. Determination of laws of elasticity and tension for bars. Comparison of masses by acceleratory test. Elastic and inelastic collision. Testing a mercury thermometer. Determination of the coefficient of linear expansion of a brass rod. Specific heat of shot. Determination of the length of a sound wave. Determination of lines of force near a bar magnet. Study of a single fluid galvanic cell. Lines of force about a galvanoscope. Resistance of wires by substitution: cross-section and multiple arc. Measurement of resistance with Wheatstone bridge, etc. In all this work each student has kept a note-book, embodying the object of each experiment, its method, computations and the conclusions reached. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- Hi NORMAL MESSENGER Published Quarterly by the Students of THE NEW WHATCOM STATE NORMAL SCHOOL NEW WHATCOM, WASH. TERMS: FORTY CENTS A YEAR. (See Special Rate Page 13) Application made for entrance as second class matter at the post-office at New Whatcom, Washington BESSIE GRIGGS, . . . . Editor in-Chief ASSOCIATE EDITORS CLARA NORMAN . . . . Utopian MARIE AMES - Alcott EMMA ROWLEY . . . . Kulshan PEARL LEE . . . . . Aurora JESSIE SHOCKEY . . . . First Year FACULTY COMMITTEE CATHERINE MONTGOMERY-, ROBERT B. VAILE, AYADANA MILLETT J. N. SELBY, Business Manager VOL. I. MARCH, 1900 No. 2 The poem in this issue was selected by permission, from Mr. Teck's latest volume. "Under Western Skies." The bo3's of the several societies have come to the conclusion that they are capable of taking care of themselves, and have consequently, formed a literary club of their own. Considerable stir and debate among the young ladies has been caused by this strange move and many comments both for and against the boys have been made. But in spite of entreaty, scorn or sarcastic remarks, the boys remain obdurate and have handed in their resignations as members of the several societies, and henceforth will form a non-coeducational organization. Success to them. The popularity of the MESSENGER is attested by the fact that before the first issue had been in circulation two weeks, the business manager had received 485 bona fide subscribers. Of these, 173 were from the normal students. The second term of the present school year opened Monday morning, February 5th. At this time thirty new classes were organized, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 12 The Normal Messenger and more than twenty old classes were continued from last term. Twenty-three new students were enrolled, making the present enrollment 260. The address for the occasion by Miss Montgomery was a rare treat, and was much enjoyed by a crowded room full of students and friends. The Board of Trustees of the New Whatcom State Normal School deserve the commendation of the public in general for the active and personal interest each member has shown in the welfare of the institution. They have not only held their regular monthly meetings in the normal building, but have made several official visits, as a board, and have thoroughly inspected the actual workings of the institution. They have done even more. They have manfully responded when called upon by the students for speeches. Among the many hard working people in the Normal School few are more faithful to their trust than our efficient janitor, John A. McBride. Patience is indeed a virtue, and nowhere in the school is it better exemplified than in our librarian, who answers hundreds of questions pleasantly every day. WHATCOM COUNTY INSTITUTE The Whatcom county teachers' institute will be held during the week beginning March 19th. County Superintendent R. S. Simpson has taken great pains in preparing the program, and many rare treats are promised. Among the instructors are J. H. Miller, Lincoln, Nebraska; President F. P. Graves, State University; State Superintendent F. J. Brown; President E. A. Bryan, Agricultural College; Principal W. E. Wilson, Ellensburg; Principal W. B. Turner, Cheney; Superintendent E. E. White, of New Whatcom, and Superintendent W. J. Hughes, Fairhaven. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 13 An interesting and valuable art exhibit will be displaj'ed by Miss Avadana Millett of the State Normal School, and Miss Nellie Sheldon of the city schools, on Monday evening of institute week. Other evening entertainments are also provided. ON BELLINGHAM BAY FRANK CARLETON TECK When Vesper stars with jewel wings The stole of Night array, The moon her shimmering reflex flings Athwart the trail of day. Her white face glows with spectral pride, As if the dewey eve Had brought some cynthian victory-tide Her splendors to retrieve. A noble peace enfolds the scene— A splash of silver spray, A phosphorous rush and and sport of sheen, A lone wild bird's last lay, And then a low sweet lullaby Of brooks and lyre-like rills— The while that radient face on high Illumes a world of ills! A SPECIAL RATB OF 95c. A YEAR Beginning with this issue is made to all teachers and prospective students receiving this number of the MESSENGER. This is little more than actual cost, and is done to enlarge the MESSENGER'S sphere of usefulness by keeping in closer touch with the Normal School those most interested in its purposes and success. It is confidently expected that many teachers and young people will avail themselves of this opportunity of helping to maintain among the students, patrons and friends of the school a magazine which will not only serve as a medium of though between pupils and their friends, but foster the professional spirit among those who are to become teachers. Address, JT. N. SELBY, Business Manager. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 14 The Normal Messenger LITERARY SOCIETIES The Utopian Literary Society has shown by public demonstration the benefit to be derived from faith in the ideal. The Chillick Tribe has proved with equal clearness that "Sahali! Sahali!" has power to inspire. The Normal School public is now awaiting the fulfillment of its confident expectations that mines of precious metals will be discovered in "Kulshan;" that the auroral flashes which have already been seen to play about the southeast corner of the building are but the first indications of a beautiful "dawn" and that many ardent literary aspirants under the gentle influence of their patron saint, Miss Alcott, are pursuing on the "flowerless path" which they have mapped out for themselves, a real road to fame. No dates have yet been made public for entertainments by the Auroras and Kulshans, but we feel sure that such pleasure is in store for the waiting public. AURORA SOCIETY. Some members of this society have been asked why Aurora was chosen as its name. The reason is quite obvious to anyone acquainted with the members of this society. The young leaders, among whom are four of the nine seniors, have such a magnetic influence; that their rays of light permeate the whole school. The name is simply symbolic of what we hope to attain. The officers elected for this term are as follows: President, Miss Sue Randall; Vice- President, Miss Lilian Miller; Secretary, Miss Ethelyn Luce; Treasurer, Miss Jessie Havens; Sergeant-at-Arms, Miss Vivian Frasier. The literary programs are under the supervision of the Misses Louise Peden, Maude Drake and Louise Dorrer. The critic is appointed monthly by the faculty critic, Prof. J. T. Forrest. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 15 ACORN SOCIETY The Acorn Society held their regular meetings during the past month, everyone with the exception of a very few taking their part on the program. The progress of the society has been wonderful, the members have all improved in their work, and are able to take their parts on the programs with less difficulty than a month ago. The committee on decorations, with a few suggestions from Miss Rogers, have beautified our room very much with ferns, cedar and suitable pictures. Dr. Mathes is well pleased with the work being done—especially the music and debates. ALCOTT SOCIETY A delightful entertainment was furnished by the Alcotts Friday evening, February 16th. The flag drill and the musical numbers were particularly pleasing. The pupils from the Model School in costumes of "ye olden time" gave the "Mistletoe Bough" in pantomime. CHILLICK TRIBE The Chillick tribe has been on the war path, altho'paint and feathers were dispensed with, yet the war spirit was there nevertheless. The cause of it all is this: The braves have assembled themselves together and announced their intentions of withdrawing from the tribe. A touching and pathetic farewell address was read at the last council meeting which was intended to touch the heart and cause the tears to flow. But only contempt mingled with pity sat upon the stern brows of the listeners. Contempt and pity for the braves who didn't know what was best for them. Action was taken upon their resignation and it was accepted by a large majority. But the hearts of the Chillicks are hard, and when the aliens tired of their self-imposed exile, return and seek admission to the tent ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 16 The Normal Messenger which they have voluntarily left, they shall not be admitted. They shall be turned away to seek new camping grounds and new tribes. KULSHAN KLUB The present Klub officers are: President, Dot Wallace; Vice-President, Mary Bird; Secretary, Myrtle Trott; Treasurer, Sara Peden; Sergeant-at-Arms, Emma Rowley; Critics, Prof. F. W. Epley, Miss Elsie McAllister. One of their late programs, a nonsense afternoon, which was greatly appreciated, was as follows: Quotations from Mother Goose Short paper on the life of Mother Goose Emma Rowley Recitation—Riley Dot Wallace Pen Picture Sara Peden Debate—Question Unknown. Affirmative Myrtle Trott Negative fheo. Myer Medley Lottie Butler Original Poem—Side-lights on the Normal Earl Woody Continuation of Boer War with Map Mary Bird Recitation—Mother Goose Nellie Rogers Kulshan Krater Editor All society meetings take place in the science room, where there is always an air olt profound wisdom. This, in a way, affects the character of their literary programs, which have always been more or less mysterious. The emblem of the Klub is the Roman Lamp, which coincides with the rurroundings of the Klub room. The colors of the Klub are white, blue and pink. The membership consists of students from all classes in school, of which some are good reciters, some debaters, while others have considerable musical talent. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 17 UTOPIAN SOCIETY "Dispatch, Sir." "Very well, put it on my desk." "But it is a 'rush' message and the messenger boy is waiting for an answer." "Well I wonder what it is that requires such a speedy reply; give it to me. 'Reserve space for Utopian Society report.' Indeed I will; there is always space for that report, and when it does not arrive I feel as though something were missing from the paper. I was talking to one of the members the other day, and if you would like to hear what she had to say just come back after taking this reply to the boy. Ah! back so soon? I never knew you to hurry so; you must have heard of the Utopians before and are anxious to hear more. Well, to begin with, the society is going about its work in a methodical manner that is sure to be a success. Each month has its special work that is dealt with each week. Last month was devoted to stars, Alaska and a humorous program. The program on stars was very interesting; it consisted of essays, recitations, and readings. Alaska, the next in order, was probably the best program ever rendered in the society. The main features were, a discussion on the boundary line by Miss Clark, Miss Taylor and Miss Morrison. There was also a very good paper by Mr. Hovies on the gold discoveries. Next came the humerous program that was given over to Mother Goose. On this day roll call was answered by Mother Goose rhymes, aud there were recitations, songs, essays, stories and impersonations. Next week will be devoted to the Transvaal question, and then will come a Kipling afternoon. Of course you heard about the candy sale the society had and the success it was ? Miss McRae, of Everett, a member of the senior class, has joined the ranks of the Utopians. Oh! must you go ? What, twenty pages of MS. to copy? Well, good-bye." "Good-bye." ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 18 The Normal Messenger YOUNG MEN'S DEBATING SOCIETY. On Washington's birthday the young men of the Normal School took steps to organize a literary society, in which particular attention would be paid to practice in parliamentary procedure, debating, and discussions. They first resigned from their respective societies, with appropriate ceremonies, manv of them giving up high offices. Mr. Yaile had been chosen by the faculty to be their critic, so they met in Room 4 and effected a temporary organization. At the next regular meeting a constitution was adopted and officers for the first term were elected as follows: Theo. Myers, Pres.; Thos. Monnett, Vice-Pres.; Geo. C. Blonden, Sec; S. C. Bonner, Treas.; A. J. Peak, Frank Moore, and Max Blonden, Executive Committee. TO Recede Northwestern Dividends vounust ca^ No r t h w e s t e r n Policies TALK WITH FELKER LIGHTHOUSE BLOCK WILLIAM MURPHY m i •"««. '3™ "BEET New Store, Just Opened with Ribbons, Laces, Notions, Lace Curtains and Hen's Furnishings WHEN THIS YOU SEE REMEMBER ME WHATCOM, SEATTLE AND TACOMA ROUTE ) Steame* BAY CITY \ THE ONLY PROPELLER ON THE ROUTE J leaves NEW WHATCOM at 8 p. m., Sundays, Wednesdays / and Fridays. / Leaves Commercial Dock, TACOMA, at 2 p. m.; Citv Dock, S foot of Main Street, SEATTLE, at 8 p. m., Tuesdays, C Thursdays and Saturdays for C Anacortes \ Fairhaven s New Whatcom S Fare to SEATTLE, $1; Fare to TACOMA, $1.25 f W. H, ELLIS S SON, W. J. ELLIS, S OWNERS TRAFFIC MANAGER \ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 19 The enthusiasm evinced thus far has been great and augurs well for the future of the society. Plans are being laid for the public entertainment that the societ\r is to give about April 6th. It promises to be the best and the most enjoyable of the many-fine programs that have been given during the year. Mr. Bowman, a student in chemistry, has become so well versed in that subject that he asserts a heated tube will serve as a curling iron. The drawing class have lately taken up the study of the "dear" and find it very interest- For 25 cents in postage stamps any teacher or prospective student can have the NORMAJL MESSENGER for one year. Address, J. N. Selby, Business Manager. FROM THE~ OFFICE Supt. F. M. Cowperthwaite, of Vancouver, B. C, will deliver a lecture at the Normal School, Friday evening, March 30th, tiext. Last week an order was placed for about 200 more volumes for the library. This makes a total of 1000 volumes purchased \ OUR I J Spring Styles j I NOW ARRIVING | j gt; 1i ( Bav Agents for the Famous \ * " 5 j "ULTIMA" SfiOSS j I THE FAMOUS j I SHOE HOUSE | ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 20 The Normal Messenger since last September. In addition to the above order, the school has closed a contract which secures for the library a complete set of Bancroft's Pacific Coast Histories—thirty-nine volumes, bound in leather, at a cost of only a trifle over one dollar a volume. The records show that at present there are 60 students studying rhetoric; 91, English grammar; 110 literature; 54, general history; 44, latin; 42, book-keeping; 32, chemistry; 30, advanced psychology; 90, school economy, 124, arithmetic; 146, drawing; 140, vocal music; 40, methods in geography and nature study. There are 62 in the training class. There are also many other smaller classes, in addition to those above mentioned. Sixty of our students have had experience as teachers in public schools. One student MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHER DEALER IN FRAMES AND MOULDINGS Specially equipped to photograph Large Class Groups STUDIO IN REVEILLE BUILDING PHONE 170-3 NEW WHATCOM MUNRO, BLflKE HASKELL PHONE 12 NEW WHATCOM, WASH. 1199 ELK STREET HARDWARE, TINNING — AND PLUMBING Hot Water and Steam Heating Manufacturers of Buckeye Separators and Cone Strainers Sole Agents for Bridge, Beach Co.'s Steel Ranges and Stoves Myer's Pumps, and all kinds of Sheet Metal work. Business Stenography Preparatory Day and Evening School. For further information send for j o u r n a l . Business firms furnished with competent help free of charge. Thirteenth St., Viaduct, New Whatcom. AUG. WILSON, Prop. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 21 has taught one hundred and fifty months, and more than twenty-five have each taught ten months or more; thirty-six students are graduates of accredited high schools, and six have diplomas from academies; two are college graduates; twenty-four haye attended some other normal school; more than eighty have held teachers' certificates; seventy-six of the students are over twenty years of age; thirty-six of the first year students are over eighteen years of age; the average of the entire student body is two months less than twenty years. THE SENIOR CLASS The first senior class of the N. W. S. N. S. numbers nine members, and the attainments of the class are most gratifying. The average age of the members is twenty-four years, and their average experience in teaching is twenty-six months. Miss Margaret Clarke has spent two years at the Racine, Wis., High School, one year at the Racine Academy, one year at the Everett, Wash., High School, and one year in the State University. Miss Florence Grif- CHAl^^STANBRA SSSWSRDB GUNSMITH !• Dealer in and Repairer of Guns, Bicycles and Sportsmen's Goods U M B R E L L A S REPAIRED TYPEWRITERS MITCHELLS 1065 ELK STREET, NEW WHATCOM BELLINGHAM BAY GAS CO. 1321 DOCK ST. Welsbach Lamps for Lighting Jewel Gas Ranges for Cooking DR. F. J . GEOGHEGAN DENTIST Corner R. R. Ave. and Holly St. Over Famous Shoe Store NEW WHATCOM, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 22 The Normal Messenger fith is a graduate of the New Whatcom High School, and spent last year at the State University. Miss Minta Adams Morgan is a graduate of Hillsdale College, Michigan. Miss Emma Mythaler is a graduate of the Waterloo High School, Iowa; has pursued the State Reading Circle work for three years, has attended several summer schools, holds a first grade certificate and is a teacher of wide experience. Miss Pauline Jacobs has taught in the county schools for several terms and has spent three years at the Ellensburg State Normal School. Miss Clara Norman has attended the Parkland Academy one and one-half years, and the Ellensburg State Normal School two and one-half years. Miss Ruth Pratt has completed a course of study in the State University, through the sophomore year, and Miss Kate Schutt is a classical graduate of Cornell University, New York. Miss Hattie Thompson has attended the Puget Sound University several years and is a teacher of wide experience. The work of the entire class in the training department is of a high order. A. G. WTCKMAM ^——\ THE TAILOR 1345 HOLLY STREET NEW WHATCOM WASH. E. CAULKINS Dealer in Stationery, Books, News and Office Supplies HOLLY AND ELK NEW WHATCOM, WASH. D. J. MCARTHUR, Notary Public H. D. McARTHUR D. J. McARTHUR SON Real Estate, Loan, Insurance and Rental Agents ELK S T R E E T NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 23 THE FIRST YEAR CLASS Every institution of higher education is proud of its entering class, and the New Whatcom State Normal is no exception to this rule. It is with this class that the school can do its first complete work, and it has been a source of much satisfaction to the faculty that no less than ninety-eight students have enrolled in this first year. The personnel of the class is also desirable. Of the number twenty-nine are over eighteen years of age. Six are experienced teachers. More than eighty per cent, of the class expect to complete a course of study in the institution. There are twenty-one from New Whatcom, fifteen from Skagit county, and thirty-two outside of Whatcom and Skagit counties. On account of there being so many in this class, they were divided into three divisions: A, B and C. The course they are taking this term includes algebra, grammar, physiology, drawing and vocal music, reading, orthography and physical culture. J. C. MINTON, D. D. S. SURGEON DENTIST Rooms 9, 10 12 Fischer Block NEW WHATCOM, WASH. THE McDOUGALL=GAGE CO. The Celebrated H. S. M. Clothing KNOX AND STETSON HATS MONARCH SHIRTS Fischer Building Corner Dock and Holly Sts, HIGGINSON'S PHARMACY Removed to Slade Block, Elk St. A Full Line of Drugs and Medicines STATIONERY AND BOOKS LOW EXPENSES AND LOW PRICES . . . ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 24 The Normal Messenger GENERAL ITEMS One of the most interesting features of last month was the loan exhibition of decorative design which was given in the assembly hall Jan. 30. An informal musical program was rendered and the students and their many friends thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. As this was the first exhibit of its kind ever brought to the Pacific coast, it was worthy of much attention. It came from a group of Boston artists in decorative design whose excellent work has in the past few years raised American work to a much higher plane than formerly. This same collection was exhibited in Boston last spring and attracted wide attention as being the best work of its kind yet produced in America. The work covered the entire range of historic ornament, Egyptian, Assyrian, Greek, Roman, Mohammedan, Byzantine, and Renaissance. It included designs for almost every imaginable purpose—iron-work, brass, wood-carving, stained glass, ceramics, textiles, wallpapers, book covers, book plates, etc. As nearly all of the work was in water colors, it made an especially attractive display, which any one could enjoy, however uncultivated in art. To those who took a deeper interest it GREENBERG BROS LEADING CLOTHIERS and lt;^-DRY GOODS DEALERS Hats, Shoes, Trunks, Satchels, Valises, Etc. HOLLY STREET N E W WHATCOM Photographer Views of Bellingham Bay and Surrounding Country. Portraits in Crayon and Water Colors PICTURE FRAMES 1285-87 ELK ST. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 25 afforded an opportunity for study such as has never before been offered here. The artist of greatest note whose work was represented was Miss Amy Sacker. She is a pupil and disciple of C. Howard Walker, who has for some years been lecturer on the history of ornament at theMass.Institute of Technology, and is the greatest American authority on this subject. Applied design and decorative work is a branch of art that has been attracting much attention in England and America during the last few years, and we are glad to have had an opportunity to see some of the best. At the general assembly hour, Friday morning, January 26th, Frederick Warde, the popular actor, gave the school and some of its friends a most delightful lecture on the subject "Shakespeare." The talk lasted an hour and thirty minutes, but seemed scarcelv one third as long. Miss Emma Yule, superintendent of the schools of Everett, Washington, read her delightful and interesting paper on "Early Expeditions of Exploration in the West" before an audience that more than filled the assembly hall, on the evening of January 19th. In the course of her paper, Miss Yule traced the early history of the western portion of the continent, touching upon the salient points with considerable detail. The speaker closed with a forcible and convincing plea for the study of local history. The Normal school felt very grateful for such an agreeable contribution to its life and activity, and evinced its great interest in many ways. The Utopian Literary Club recently held a very successful candy sale in the art room of the building. The proceeds were devoted to the fund, which the society thus originated, for decorating the interior of the drawing room, the office and the recitation rooms. Each member of the society contributed a fixed quota of candy, and a chosen committee waited upon the students and others who flocked into the room. The orchestra from the model school discoursed sweet strains of music during the sale. The net proceeds amounted to more than sixteen dollars. On Saturday, January 27th, Capt. J. W. Tarte and family, with a few of their friends, ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 26 The Normal Messenger took the Normal faculty out for an excursion on the bay in their delightful little steamer, the "Oriole." The day was warm and pleasant; a landing was made in Glen Cove, on Lummi Island; a delightful lunch was spread upon the beach, and all in all it was one of those occasions never to be forgotten. Surely Capt. Tarte and family have the hearty thanks of the faculty for such a pleasant winter picnic. The excursion was given in honor of Miss Ella, who is a student in the Normal school. THE NORMAL GATE The following poem was found tacked upon the gate to the Normal campus one morning: "Praj' open it softly And close it with care— For its eternal banging Would make a saint swear. So handle it gently, Or you'll hear complaints, For they who live opposite— They are not saints! " THE PULLMAN BOYS BY A STUDENT. Those Pullman boys from Pullman town Have been traveling 'round the Sound, They came to Whatcom one fine day And for a while the town was gay. They walked the streets, held high their heads, And every thing seemed painted red. We liked their songs, that college air Likewise, the way they combed their hair. And when the season glides around We hope thej' will again be found Traveling up and down the Sound, Those Pullman boj's, from Pullman town. CROFTS LIVERY DRAYING AND TRANSFERRING H o u s e h o l d Goods a.«.d P i a n os DOCK STREET NEW WHATCOM ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- The Normal Messenger 27 N O T E S Miss Margaret Kenealy has accepted a school at Geneva, Whatcom county, for the spring. Miss Elsie Gifford, after spending three months in review work, begins teaching near Deming. The Four Leaf Clover Club has chosen pink and green for colors and now want a "yell." Miss Myrtle McConnell, after spending five months in the Normal school, has accepted a position as teacher in Lewis county. Prof. J. T. Forrest has been ill for the past few weeks. He is much missed in the Normal and we hope for his speedy recoverv. Y. W. C. A. has this quarter been making a study of Proverbs. The weekly devotional meetings are a source of much spiritual good to all who attend. The circles which have been organized for the purpose of doing more individual work are meeting regularly. The study of the life of David has been taken up by one of these circles under the supervision of Miss Myrtle Springer. Miss Minta Morgan, Miss Margaret Clarke, and the students from Everett, entertained Miss Emma Yule on Saturday evening, January 20th, at the home of Miss Morgan. The faculty was included among the invited guests. During the illness of Miss Rogers her room in the Model school was left almost entirely in the hands of the trainingclass. Everything went along nicely, but a care-worn expression settled down upon the faces of some of the young ladies, and it was noticed that they seldom smiled. Take your Savings Deposits to the Scandinavian -American Bank Sunset Block, Corner Elk and Holly Streets We Pay Interest on Time Savings Deposits Savings Department open Saturday evenings from 6 till 9 o'clock. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- 28 The Normal Messenger Several of the young ladies have been wearing little knots of blue and yellow ribbon lately. Blue and white are our colors, girls. Miss Fouts (describing bugs) "Sheath wings, mouth parts for biting and sucking, and they live mostly upon human beings." The opening address of the second term was delivered by Miss Catherine Montgomery of the training school. The address was greatly enjoyed by all present. Miss Avadana Millett recently delivered a lecture to the training class on school sports. Considerable enthusiasm was aroused over the suggestion to forma boating club as soon as the warm weather begins. Dr. Mathes delivered a very instructive and interesting talk to the students of the training class on the subject: "Applying for Positions," on Friday afternoon, Feb. 16. Supt. W. J. Hughes of Fairhaven, on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 22, gave a most helpful talk to the training class upon the subject, "Training vs. Teaching." Principal E. T. Mathes delivered a lecture at Chehalis January 11th, also at Lynden February 16th. On Saturday evening, March 3rd, an informal reception to the students was given in the Normal building. The hours were from seven to ten o'clock, and almost every student in the school was present. The three hours were very pleasantly spent in games, contests and conversation. The W. A. C. Glee Club gave a most delightful concert at the Bellingham Opera house under the auspices of the Normal school, Feb. 12th. The large audience present are unanimous in their praises for the boys. They are not only good entertainers but they are" genial gentlemen. DR. C. A. DARLING^=^ gt;- D E N T I S T Rooms 6 and 7 Holly Block Cor. Dock and Holly Sts. N E W WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- ADVERTISEMENTS Teachers' Helps by Grades FIRST GRADE Nelson's First Science Reader *25, 30 Primary Friday Afternoons ... f25 Songs and Song Games ... f25 SECOND GRADE Easy Problems f25 Norse Gods and Heroes t2o, *25 Nelson's Second Science Reader *25, 30 THIRD GRADE Child's Study of the Classics *40 Cat Tails and Other Tails U5, 40 Cooke's Nature Myths *25, 35 FOURTH GRADE Black Beauty f20, 30 Nameless Stories *25 Story Composition t25 FIFTH GRADE Nature Study by the Months *50 Cortez, Montezuma and Mexico 35 Great American Industries *35, *5o SIXTH GRADE Talks About Authors t30, 60 Early History Stories *40, 50 Story of Longfellow tJ5 SEVENTH GRADE Study of Evangeline fi5 gt; 25 Grandfather's Chair *6o Common Sea Forms *50 EIGHTH GRADE Lady of the Lake f20, 30 Modern Europe 65 Lives of Our Presidents 50 * Board binding; f Manilla binding. The above is simply suggestive of what we have; write for our catalogue giving extensive lists with prices of Latest Supplementary Readers, Best Teachers' and Students' Helps. Club rates for leading magazines. Club rates for teachers' periodicals. Pedagogical books. Money should accompany the order with ten per cent, added for postage. Address, J. N. SELBY CO.. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY NEW WHATCOM, WASH. Abbott Olsen, Grocers, 1098 Elk street. Adams, F. D., Dentist, Cor. C and Thirteenth streets. Adams, C. M., Civil Engineer. Alexander Stewart, Fire and Marine Insurance Brokers, Holly street. Axtell, W. H., M. D., rooms 15-18, B. B. Bank building. Austin, J., New York Shoe Store, Holly street. Biggs Henderson, Physicians, Fischer building. B. B. Grocery Co., 1125 Elk street. Bruce, S. M.. Lawyer, Fischer building. Barr, Mrs. E. W., Milliner, Viaduct. H. B. Improvement Co. B. B. Furniture Co., Holly street. Bank of Whatcom, Lighthouse block. Battersby Bros., Dry Goods and Shoes, Thirteenth street. Burrows, J. S.. Shoemaker, 22 r Thirteenth street. Bereus, L. L., Diamonds and Jewelry, Holly street. Bennett, C. D., Tailoring Agency, Lighthouse block, Dock street. Bacon Ells, Loans. Elk and Holly streets. Brand, Geo. E. Co , Wholesale Flour and Grain, Holly street. B. B. Gas. Co., 1321 Dock street. Croft's Livery, Dock street. Cox, W., Architect, Dock street. Caulkins, E., Book Store, Elk and Holly streets. Commercial Importing Tea Co., Holly street. Central Meat Market, Elk street, near Morse H'dware Co. Clark, A. B., Proprietor the Fair Department Store. Darwin, L. H., Clerk Board of Trustees State Normal School. Day, E. P. Y., Loans, R. R. Ave. Drake, L. D., Dry Goods and Clothing, Holly street. DeChamplain, Druggist, Holly street. Dickinson Co.. Warrant and Real Estate Brokers. Dellinger Mullin, Real Estate and Insurance, 1245 Elk street. Dr. Thompson's Pharmacy, Cor. Thirteenth and E streets. Dr. Geoghegan, Dentist, R.R. Ave., above "The Famous." Dr. Darling, Dentist, rooms 6 and 7, Holly block. Dobbs, B. B., Photographer, Holly street. Dewey Express, Telephone 120-1. Edson Irish, Printers, 1333 R. R. Ave., Eddy, A. J., Meat Market, 925 Elk street. Fischer, E , Real Estate, Fischer block. Frye, Jesse, Attorney at Law, Lighthouse block. Frizell Hardware Co , Holly street. Felker, G. W., Gen. Insurance Agent, Lighthouse block. Fagan, D. D., Drv Goods, Holly street. FarnungBros., Principal Barber Shop, 1488 Holly street. Galloway Griffin, Grocers, Knox block. Grasett, E. Y. Co., Bankers, Dock street. Graves, Bacus Purely, Bankers, B. B. Bank block. Greenwood, Alonzo, Barber, Holly street. George, Mrs. A. Milliner, 1649 Holly street. Greenberg Bros., Dry Goods, Holly street. Gilbert, George, Grocer, 915 Elk street. Green, W. A. F., Cigars and Tobacco, 1508 Hollv street. Holt, Dr. Chas. L., Occulist and Aurist, Fischer block. Hardin, Ed. E. Attorney at Law, Fischer block. Horst, C. A., Agt. Chicago Lumber and Coal Co., Holly street. Hinsdale, N. N., Hardware, Thirteenth and E streets. Hegg, P. L., Photographer, Elk street. (Continued on following page.) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY (Continued from preceding page.) Hollcraft Boyer, Job Printing, Reveille building. Hotel Byron, Hadley Griffith, proprietors, Dock street. Ireland Paucoast, Grocers, Thirteenth street. Judson Undertaking Co., Funeral Directors, Oakland bid. Long Bros., Hardware and Bicycles, Holly street. Litton, Harry, Gen. Household Furnishings, Holly street. Montague McHugh, Dry Goods, Holly street. Mansfield, A., Grocer, Elk street. McDougall-Gage Co., Men's Furnishings, Holly street. Mason Co., Grocers, Holly street. Markley, Dr. L. R., Knox block, residence, C and Twenty-third streets. Murphy, Win., Notions and Furnishings, Knox block, Thirteenth street. Marlett, J. H., Fruit and Confectionery, Viaduct. Munro, Blake Haskell, Plumbers, Elk street. Minton, Dr. J. C, Dentist, Fischer block. McGinnis, Writes Insurance, 1588 Holly street. McFaul, F. A., Confectioner, 1141 Elk street. Morse Hardware Co., Columbia Bicycles, Elk street. Mitchell, J. E., Photographer, Dock street. McArthur, D. J. and Son, Ins. and Real Estate, Elk street. Newman Howard, Lawyers, B. B. Bank building. Nelson Robinson, Jewelers, Dock and Holly streets. Neterer, Jere, Lawyer, Lighthouse block. Nolte Bros., Meat Market, Thirteenth street. Nicholson, Wholesale and Retail Drugs and Stationery, Holly street. N. W. Business College, Viaduct. Pacific Meat Market, F. E. Curtis, Prop., Holly street. People's Photo Studio, Cor. Thirteenth and D streets. Poage, C. S., Mgr. Western Union Tel., 1478 Holly street. Pacific Steam Laundry, North Elk street. Richards, A. E., Court Stenographer. Red Front, The, Clothing, Holly street. Rice, Dr. M. B., Veterinery Surgeon, Croft's Livery. Rohrbacher, Chas. A., Teacher of Pianoforte, room 22, Sunset block. Stocklein Bros., Dry Goods House, Holly street. Schuman, I., Merchant Tailor, Holly street. Strand, H. B., Real Estate, Farm and Mill Machinery, Holly street. Simonds, W. J., Real Estate Broker, room 20, Fischer block. Selby, J. N. Co., School Supplies, 1566 Holly street. Sutcliffe Hill, Wall Paper and Paints, Holly street. Scott, Elmon, Lawyer, B. B. Bank block. Scandinavian-American Bank, Elk and Holly streets. Schleuder Bros., Graduate Opticians and Jewelers, Bay and Holly streets. Sligh, J. E. Lawyer, Bay street. Stanbra, Chas., Guns and Bicycles, 1065 Elk street. Thiel Welter, Furniture, Carpets, Bedding, etc., Elk street. Thomas, John L., Real Estate and Loans, Bay and Holly streets. White, L. P., Banker, Dock street. Wickmau, A. G., Tailor, 1345 Holly street. Woodward, W., Confectioner, 1629 Holly street. White Drug Co., Thirteenth street. Woolard, A. E., Sec. Building and Loan Association, Lighthouse block. Whatcom Grocery Co., Elk and Holly, Telephone 113-1. (Continued on following page.) ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUSINESS DIRECTORY (Continued from preceding page.) Washington Meat Market, F and Thirteenth streets. Washington Hotel, D. E. Bartruff, Prop., Dock street. VanZandt, Dr., Fischer block. FAIRHAVEN. Alverson, D., Pharmacist, Twelfth and Harris streets. Bollong, George, Co. Chicago Dry Goods Co., Eleventh street. Dufur, Banker, Harris street. Fairhaven Market, The, Harris street. Graves, E. C, The Racket Store, Harris street. Hohl, George, Flour and Feed, Eleventh street. Hotel Fairhaven, M. Rae, Prop. Iowa Grocery, W. A. Marsh, Prop., Harris street. Koebler, H. M.. Meat Market, Harris street. Sims, O. F., D. D. S., K. P. building. Wisconsin Grocery, Harris street, BEST WORKS FOR THE SCHOOLROOM The Baldwin Readers, Nos. i to 8 Stepping Stones to Literature, Nos. i to 8 The World and its People, Nos. i to 9 The Cyr Readers, Nos. 1 to 5 The Heart Culture Series, Nos. 1 to 4 The Five Cent Classics for all grades The Western Series of Readers, four numbers The Ten Cent Classics, for advanced grades The Teachers' Helper Series for all grades The Child World Series, lower grades For information and prices, call on or address J. N. SELBY lt; CO., 1566 HOLLY ST. NEW WHATCOM, WASH. i^? gt;rt gt;^:Cr:^^wj^xrt^s«rara gt; ^ ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- HOUSE-FURNISHING I GOODS FURNITURE CARPETS UPHOLSTERY BEDDING DRAPERIES CROCKERY STOVES AND RANGES GRANITE AND TINWARE NOTIONS, ETC. Everything Needed to Furnish the Home £ Y-1 i FOR THIS SPRING SEASON 3 We are showing the newest § and best in Carpets, Rugs, If and all Floor Coverings. |j Our Showing of Novelties in Lace Curtains and Window Draperies is very attractive. | Whether Looking or Buying You are Welcome 1 .. B. B. FURNITURE GO. ---------- Normal Messenger - 1900 March ---------- EDWARD FISCHER DEALER IN Lots in the City of New Whatcom BUSINESS PROPERTY IN THE BEST CENTRAL LOCATIONS RESIDENCE PROPERTY In the immediate Neighborhood of the Normal School and its Vicinity FISCHER BLOCK NEW WHATCOM, WASH.PPPPP
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