Search results | MABEL: Multimedia Archives Based Electronic Library

(1 - 1 of 1)

Identifier: wwu:11675
Title: Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16
Date: 1918-02-16
Digital Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Special Collections
Related Collection: Western Front Historical Collection
Local Identifier: wfhc_1918_0216
Text preview (might not show all results): 1918_0216 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 1 ---------- The ssenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL XVII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 NO. 18 MIIMIIIIIMIIIIIIIII Announcements Tuesday, 4:10—Y. W. C. A. mili
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1918_0216 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 1 ---------- The ssenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL XVII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATUR
Show more1918_0216 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 1 ---------- The ssenger Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School VOL XVII. BELLINGHAM, WASH., SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 NO. 18 MIIMIIIIIMIIIIIIIII Announcements Tuesday, 4:10—Y. W. C. A. military party. Fob. 19, at 4:10, see Mr. Bond's awkward squad drill in the big gym. There will be a meeting of the Seattle club on Thursday morning immediately after assembly for a few minutes. Bring your dues and an idea written on a piece of paper for the improvement of the club. Without these two things we can do nothing. The proceeds of the Thespian play of this year will be given over to some worthy cause in connection with the war. Nothing more than this is known at present. The exact benefit to which it will be given has not as yet been decided. MILITARY PARTY Tuesday. Feb. 19, at 4:10, in the bio gym, the' Y. W. C. A. girls will entertain the student body and faculty in honor of the new students, at a military party. Watch the bulletin board for the poster and sign your name and the division in which you wish to serve. Everybody save the date and come prepared to have a good time. ATTENTION Arthur Waldwyn Evans, the Welsh wit, and humorist, scheduled for our ly-ceum course on Monday evening. Feb. 18, will be a treat that none of us can afford to miss. He treats a deeply serious subject with the light fascinating touch of an artist and holds the audience with intoxicating merriment throughout the evening. It takes essentially the hand of a master to tell "What America Means to Me" in a time like the present and at the same time keep the audience amused. Mr. Evans' former success is enough recommendation but for those who ask more we might say that he is a relative of David Lloyd George, the British Premier; is widely travelled and thoroughly familiar with political conditions the world over. NEW WAR BOOKS IN LIBRARY The library has just received a few of the very intresting list of war books which it has ordered. They may be found ready for circulation, on display at the main charging desk. Following is the list: Abbot—Turkey, Greece and the Great Powers. : Atherton—Living Present. : Brandos—World at War. Collins—How to Fly. Doyel—History of the Great War 1914-15. Epler—Life of Clara Barton. Gibbs—Battles of the Somme. Gerard—My Four Years in Germany. Kipling—Sea Warfare. Locke—Red Planet. Levine—Russian Revolution. Mokveld—German Fury in Belgium. Wells—Italy, France and Britain at War. Wells—Mr. Britling Sees it Through. . MILLER RECEIVES I R E PRAISE FOR BOOK The following article was taken from the "New England Journal of Education," Boston. Jan. 17: "Education for the Needs of Life," by Irving E. Miller, Ph. D. "Through clear statements of clarified thinking along lines of real needs of the child .youth and adult life, the author is helpfully informing, intelligently, suggestive and inspiringly intensive. No one can carefully study 'Education for the Needs of Life" without having a broader vision of the mission and message of the teacher. It is a book which guarantees success through teaching and the vitalization of learning on the part of reader or student." KLIPSUN CONTEST PRIZES The Board of Control has voted to offer alluring prizes for the best contributions to the Literary Dopartm„n lt; of this year's Klipsun. For the best short story $10.00 will be given ;for the second best, $5.00. Other prizes are: Best essay on a current topic. $5.00. second best, $2.50: best poem, $5.00, second best, $2.50. The judges chosen for the contest are Mr. Glenn Hughes. Miss Mabel Zoc Wilson, and Miss Georgia Springer. Other details regarding the length of manuscripts and the time limit for their being handed in will be announced within a short time. In the meantime, the Literary Editor, Mr. Frisk, is anxious that a larger number of contributions should be commenced. S NEXT WEEK "Education for the Needs of Life" is the title of Dr. I. E. Miller's new book. This is also the theme of the Second Rural Life Conference which will be held the evening of March 20th, continuing through the 21st and 22nd. The program which is being prepared at considerable effort will be sent out in the near future. It consists of new films and no long waits. Every seat should be occupied before the lights are turned out for the first reel. Come for the beginning act and stay until the choir sings, "Hallelujah 'tis done." Lunch will be served at the building between scenes so there will be nothing missed by delayed jitneys, or by waits for the goose to be served when it had not been caught. Side shows will be conducted during the time the big tent is dark. One will admit the business man who wants to learn what psychology has to do with the price of foodstuff. Another will tell how to secure hard-tack in our own back yard, not at the front. A third will tell how to knit a sock that could be used either for a mitt or a helmet. (Continued on Page Eight) . STEINER'S LECTUR! IAL INTEREST A large and appreciative audience listened to the lecture by Dr. Edward A. Steincr on January Sth. He brought us an inspiring message, his subject being, "The Challenge of American Spirit.'" "There are others to be blamed for starting the war," said Dr. Steincr. "Peace canont come too soon, and as to what will happen when the war does end. no one knows. The future is a sealed book. "Most reluctantly this nation entered the war after closely watching the trend of affairs, and out of a peaceful people has come one of the most remarkable armies of the period. Neverbefore has there been a cleaner, braver, finer set of men in the cantonments under the stars and stripes, than there is today. This nation is a more unified and well moulded structure than can be found among the other nations. For example, the Germans are hammered together an-1 not moulded. The United States is politically united and even the one-third of our population are of foreign blood, yet we are trying to make a people out of many nationalities. The determining fin-tor if one is an American is not that lie was born here, but born again after coming here. It is spirit rather than blood. "The two factors which make a nation hold its people, are its language and its history. This country is destined to be an English-speaking nation. It has remained triumphant, and has crept into the speech of the foreigners. "America is a history of people—not of kings and dynasties." Dr. Steiner paid high tribute to Washington. Lincoln, Roosevelt. Taft. Byron, Wilson and other Americans and he said that the people arc as ready to thrill at the sight of the Stars and Stripes as they ever were. L LIFE CLUB So many are asking of the schools of the state, that plans be worked out in harmony with the country's needs. This, in brief, is the plan proposed by the Rural Life Conference which will be held in the Normal School, Bellingham, Wash,. March 20-21-22. Sections will be arranged in which definite, practical relations will be discussed. The business man will discuss Education in Business. Educational Methods in Religion will have a place; war cooking and war sewing will be demonstrated; in short, every phase of the needs of the country will be on the program. Supt. Ethel Everett of Whatcom County, has decided to have all of her teachers present for the full time. At least two other counties will assist by having part or all of their teachers here. A STORY THAT THE CENSOR 1 NOT SEE There has always been a ieeling that the fields are greener far away—and we never recognize the geniuses with whom we come in contact da/ by day. Clever students of human nature sometimes keep their discoveries hidden from view and pursue their daily work on equal footing with the most commonplace. I have before me a widely circulated eastern magazine, with a very strong article entitled, "Home and School," written by Professu gt;- O'Shea of the University of Wisconsin and when I had finished reading it, I turned the pige* and my eyes fell upon this title, "Her Eldest Son," a short story, fully illustrated, beautifully written, and charmingly told by our own Olive Edens. I knew this would interest the students, and I knew also that Miss Edens is literary critic for the Messenger, and again I know if she sees this article that it would come to an untimely end in the waste basket, so I am taking a chance and putting one over on Miss Edens by handing it in without her criticism. On Lincoln's birthday the Junior Red Cross campaign began with a program in the assembly. The campaign will be waged for the next ten days, ending with Washington's birthday, and it is hoped that during this time many ?ie\v members will be added to the organization and greater interest shown in it.J. work. In the past week the. grammar grade girls, with the aid of a few Normal girls, have completed four little dresses for Belgian children. CHORAL CLUB CONCERT Mrs. Thatcher gave another one of her creditable concents Friday evening. It was especially good in that it was such an unusual program, being made up of old negro songs and patriotic songs. The program follows: Sing We and Chant it Harris Choral Club Duet—0 Wert Thou in the Cold Blast Mendelssohn Edith Hendrickson, Alberta Getsman Group of Old Songs Choral Club Piano solo—Nocturne, Op. 27, No. 2 .. Chopin Marie Broulette Quartet—A Dusky Lullaby Gilberte Misses McAbee, Dick, Getsman, Foss The Dusk Witch (A Dusky Lullaby).. Ambrose Choral Club Sandman a Comin' Dvorak Semi-Chorus, Amy Cleary, Soloist Solo—Flag Song ..." De Koven Nellie Dick Patriotic songs Choral Club Marion Simonton, Soloist For the Flag and America Dennee Choral Club America. Miss Drake reports that the new cadets at Everett are entering heartily into their teaching and are doing splendidly. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 2 ---------- 2 THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 THEATRE TICKETS i Tuesday, the 12th of February, tlie birth date of our country's most beloved man, Abraham Lincoln, was commemorated by a very emotional program during the assembly period at 8:50. President Nash's opening words were of appalling and dreadful import. The morning papers had stated the opinion of one Mr. Russell, American envoy to Russia, concerning the probable supremacy of Germany's arms as a result of the Bolsheviki treaty with that country. Dr. Nash admitted the seriousness of the conditions in regard to the safety of Democracy and Democracy's Allies. But he also affirmed his optimism, saying that the United States will win, she must win! But oh! the need of the help of even the least of us who live under the Stars and Stripes. Our first duty is to keep up courage and hope in the breasts of our soldiers—a thing that lies in the power of us all. These few words served as an introduction to the talk of Mr. Short, a resident of Bellingham, a patriot seeking ways to help the "boys." After a brief discussion of our soldiers' need of relaxation from their hours of toil, and what this recreation means to them, he gave to us a tangible means of bringing to the camps a little of innocent cheer. All Yankees are lovers of the modern "movie"—the place where one may go and live many lives in many countries, and forget the narrow confines of daily labor. The theatrical managers of tlu country have done their "bit" in cou- Jewelers to THE NORMAL SCHOOL TRADE Next to First National Bank EXPERT WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIRING Glass Pins and Jewelry Made to Order Our Specialty SANITARY MEAT MARKET FRESH AND CURED MEATS FISH AND POULTRY 1017 Elk Street W. A. HALL Fruit, Confectionery, Etc. Newsdealer Phone 1801. 1315 Dock structing show houses not only in the camps at home, but in those of stricken Europe as well, even if the only shelter of the camera consists of a torn tent flap. He held up before the students tiny books which contained twenty different worldly careers, twenty different experiences of human lives, twenty different meanings, joys and sorrows. He offered these for sale at the small price of $1.00 which will help America in her crisis to avert the onslaught of the bloody, vicious Hun. Our dollar will send these twenty shows as messengers of love and cheer to those who long for them so much. We know that Mr. Short's endeavors will not be fruitless. Mr. Short was followed by Rev. Duncan McPhail of the Baptist church oi this city, who gave a very appropriate and original speech on Lincoln and his work for humanity. His opening word?, full of promise, hope and truth, were, "In the New Testament we find that a man was sent from God whose name was John." He went on to say that that has been God's great gift to mankind all through the ages; every generation or so he sends a man of Godlike principles to emancipate and bring the people to a little higher civilization and intellectual progression. In the time of the Dark Plague of Uncle Sam, a man of God appeared whose name was Abraham Lincoln. The anecdotes of his honesty are so well known, that Rev. McPhail did not think it necessary to say any more than, "The proverb is true in all instances; 'honesty is the best policy !' " He then described Lincoln's industry, in words which led us to recognize the stupendous blessing Lincoln's words portended, when he said, upon seeing the slaves, "If ever, by the help of God, I am able to strike a blow against this nefarious practice. I will do so and do it hard." He was shocked at the suggestive fact that these poor creatures were able to sing and be jolly amidst their degredation; that they had become as dumb brutes satisfied- with brute treatment. Well, by the help of God he did strike a blow and one that, resounded and echoed through the world. His common sense showed most plainly in his knowledge and treatment of human nature—his tactful intuition in the use of his tongue. When asked at one time his opinion of Sheridan,- his words were, "Sheridan, Oh! Sheridan! Well, I will tell you what I think of him. He is one of these men with long arms and short legs who is able to scratch his shins without stooping. That's what I think of Sheridan." What meaning his empty words conveyed! His mercy is the quality which healed the nation's wounds and refined the nation's people. Rev. McPhail's quoting of Portia's famous "Mercy Speech," never came in more apportunely. His faith was strong and true. When discussing the surety of God's being on the side of the North, he replied, in his great, gentle voice, "It does not worry me if God is on our side; the supreme question is whether we are on God's side." The Double Quartet report that they have had delightful times at the various places where they have sung. Last Saturday they had an especially enjoyable evening at Laurel, while on Tuesday they were at Eureka. Ella Wilken and Heloise Eggers look rather lonesome without their chafing dishes. Girls, you may see them in Mrs. Powell's roo.n once a month. Have you seen the new "COLLEGE," "CAVALIER" AND "ARMY" SHOES FOR LADIES at the Walk-Over Boot Shop 213 East Holly Street FOR EIGHT YEARS e CAVE Has stood for Pure, Clean, Wholesome CANDY AND ICE CREAM Community Silverware, Pyrex Glass Baking Dishes, Universal Perculators, Chafing Dishes, Electric Irons, Electric Grills, Electric Hair Driers and Heating Pads MORSE HARDWARE COMPANY NEW PATRIOTIC STATIONERY Khaki and White E. T. MATHES BOOK CO. Miss Anne Johnson is teaching ali grades in Blyn. Wash., filling the position vacated by Miss Lyda Nichols. Miss Helena Willett, whose home is in Portland, is teaching in Salem. Miss Elizabeth Moore has accepted a position in Astoria, her home town. Miss Helen Brown, a cadet of the first quarter, is teaching in Everett. Miss Mamie Iteinstedt of Bothel has accepted a position in Everett. Mr. Harold Rodolph "writes from the University of Washington that he enjoys his work and is very busy. THE EXCHANGE A LIVE WIRE Have you seen the "Exchange?" It is a little paper published right here in our print shop in the interest of commercial work, home economies, rural school and industrial arts education. Mr. Scudder, the editor, says he is only the middle man for the exchange of ideas, and is encouraging the teachers now in the field to tell through the paper how they are solving their problems. Besides this valuable correspondence the paper contains valuable manual training projects with diagrams for making, and other interesting features. the program of the Canadian Club last Friday evening. Margaret Burnhatn Several of the students took part in gave a vocal solo, Hazel Huntsberger a reading, and Willard Yerkes a cornet solo. They had a good time and believe that their services were- appreciated as thev were asked to come again. Harry Dawson First Class Chop House Open Night and Day 1309 Dock Phone 1880 We want your trade solely on the merits of our goods. Byron's Grocery 214 E. Holly Street, Alaska Bldg. Phone 426 DR. C. A. SHORT DENTIST Tel. 2264 South Bellingham AN APPLE A DAY KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY Buy Them by the Box Stenvig's Grocery PHONE 1829 ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 3 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 3 Organizations ALKISAIH NEWS At the last meeting of the Alkisiah club the following program was given: Parliamentary drill Miss Baker Work of the Women's Service League Miss Springer A Paper on the Women's Clubs Miss Coates Reading of Service Poems. .Miss Swartz Folk Dancing Marcella Swietzer On the same evening, the new officer* were installed, as follows: President—Maud Manley. Vice-President—Lillian Anderson. Secretary—Georgiana Springer. Treasurer—Catherine Fiefield. Program committee—Marian Johnson, Miss Coates, Miss Hannon. Reporter for Klipsun—Catherine Fie-field. Reporter for Messenger—Lillian Anderson. Miss Edith Henrickson was chosen as chairman of the committee to plan the initiation to be be given next Thursday evening. RURAL LIFE " A club that is successfully training its members for future teachers, in more lines than one, especially parliamentary drill, is our Rural Life club. After our sectional meetings on Thursday, Feb. 7, we adjourned to the main assembly room for our business meeting and program, where a delightful evening was enjoyed. In the absence of Rudie Oltman, who has enlisted in the navy, we elected Myrle Onstine chairman of the membership committee, and Herbert Davis as vice-president of the club. Mr. Klemme, who has been away on extension work, was given a hearty welcome back into the club. He gave us a most stirring talk on the requirements of the rural school teacher. Miss Keeler then told us, in a very clever and interesting way, the history of our club gavel. The gavel was then presented to the president by Lael Eas-terbrooks. This being "Lincoln night" in our club, an especially good program was given: Some interesting incidents of Lincoln's life—Ruth Swartz. What we owe to Abraham Lincoln- Margaret Murray. FOR SEATTLEITES ONLY Act. I. Bellingham. Scene—Normal school. Halls, classrooms, groups of intelligent, superior-looking people around mumbling to themselves the following: "We are from Seattle, but if you value your life don't tell anybody. We are ashamed of it and have succeeded Glasses, once the sign of age, are now the sign of good sense. If you cannot study with eye comfort the sooner you consult Woll the better. 205 West Hollv Street. splendidly in keeping the awful fact almost universally unknown since September. We must admit we did thaw out once for College Club night bur, hurried right back under cover." The year will soon be over now and if we can only keep up our past record and if our rubber-soled shoes don't wear out, we will be able to pat ourselves on the back, draw a big sigh of relief, as we stealthily step on the night boat and say, "Thank goodness! • a whole year at the Normal and nobody knows where we're from!" And then we will put our hands into our pockets and with miserly joy take out the quarter that we saved the last semester. We will look at it. turn it over and over, bite it maybe, and say to ourselves nobly, but perchance a little sadly, "You little quarter—my dues for last semester, it was you who made the Seattle club' die, it was you, with my help^ who made it the worst club in school when it ought to have been the biggest and best; we are pretty poor little boosters, you and I." We shall think what we might have done, the friends we might have made—had we had the interest we ought to have had in our club. THESPIANS MEET A rare treat was given the Thespians at their last meeting when Miss Eden.s delightfully told of some of the theatres and plays she had seen while in England and France. The following officers were elected: President—Johnny Miller. Vice-President—Marie Armstrong. Secretary—Myrtle Pugsley. Treasurer—Rainhardt Hanson. Sergeant-at-Arms—Paul Washke. Messenger Reporter—Helen Upper. WEIR INN Mabel Trafton spent the week end at her home in Anacortes. Emmet Tupper is visiting his wife, who is attending Normal. Mr. Tupper leaves the latter part of the week for Mare Island, California. Josephine Nelson made a business trip to Seattle on Saturday. Stella Brenton of Blaine spent th.* week end with her sister, Fern Frenton, of Weir Inn. Fern Brenton. entertained Marian Chisholm at dinner on Thursday even- 717-719-721 INDIAN STREET Miss Muir of Lynden spent Saturday and Sunday with Edna Bradley of 717 High street. Carl Smith of Camp Lewis spent a few days recently visiting his sisters, Mary and Elizabeth Smith, and Tillie Gislu Winnifred Smith spent the week end at her home in Anacortes. Dora and Dorothy Balfour were visitors at 721 Indian street last Saturday. Florence Bradley and her friend, Mildred Fountain, spent the week end visiting Miss Bradley's sister. Mrs. Carter of 507 High street, entertained Mrs. Gordon and daughter, Grace, at dinner Friday evening. A lass—Edna—may borrow our can-opener again. A birthday spread was given at 721 Indian street Monday evening in honor of Winnifred Smith. Those present were Ethel Wilcox, Mabel Tarlton, May Balfour, Mary and Elizabeth Smith, Edna Bradley, Clyda Radcliffe, Tillie Gish and the guest of honor. Zetta Price and Maude Workman of Harrison Hall entertained Tillie Gish, Mary and Elizabeth Smith at dinner on Sunday. UNCLE SAM SAYS: Reduce the quantity of sugar used for candy 80 per cent. How much sugar do you waste in making candy? PURE CANDIES 119 East Holly HEADQUARTERS FOR Groceries, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Bakery Goods. We make a specialty of Fancy Cakes to Order. Sweet Grocery Co. 1021 ELK STREET r~ HART SCHAFFNER MARX CLOTHES FOR MEN G A G E - D O D S OIV C O . THE HOME STORE A. LAWSON 1312-1314 Bay Street When you think of Dry Goods, Nobby Furnishings, Boots and Shoes, Eight Prices, Think of the HOME STORE 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT TO NORMAL STUDENTS THE CEDARS Frances Willard was surprised when the Cedars girls gathered in the parlor to celebrate her ? birthday, Saturday evening. Games were played, after which came "eats" long to be remembered by all those present. One of the main features was a snowy-white cake adorned with twenty red candles. Frances blew them out with two puffs. Wonder what that signifies? The girls at the Cedars are much interested in war cooking. Anna Brown has made a sjjccialty of cornmeal muffins. She will be glad to give all of those so desiring a sample, as she still has a quantity to spare. Spring is surely on the way. Jewel Smith and Marian Osborn are already planning their gardens. Virgil Ranton and Elizabeth Gwinn were callers at the Cedars during the past week. Two lost dogs have made their home at the hall. If the owners will call for the canines, no reward will be requested. One girl among our crowd, Marian Osborn, has distinguished herself by going to bed before ten o'clock for the entire past quarter. DON'T MISS n ew Gas and Wood and Coal Range. VERY SPECIAL FEATURES Seeing our Combination Jenkins-Boys Co. 210 E. Holly Phone 1154 OHYESA The Ohyesa Literary Society held its regular meeting Thursday evening, Feb. 7. A very delightful and interesting program was given. Parliamentary drill was very ably led by Frieda Lanimars; Gina Hagen gave the biography of Booker T. Washington, and Phroso Klinker talked on Paul Lawrence Dunbar and his work, and read a number of hi-3 poems. A piano solo was given by Lillian Schoenberg, which was followed by a reading, "When de Folks is Gone," by Frieda Lammars. The last number on the program consisted of the songs, "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny" and "Old Black Joe," by the girls of the group. An important business meeting was held after the program. Thursday night the members of the club are to celebrate with a Valentine party. Appropriate games and refreshments have been planned so a good time is anticipated by all. ORCHARD HOUSE BREEZES Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Vermuelen entertained at lunch Sunday evening the following people: Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Lightfoot, Mr. Robert Rowe, Misses Garnette Robinson," Marjorie Rowe, Clare Giblin, Mabel McFadden, Oline Haley and Mr. Fritz Hamilton of Che-halis. Wheatless corn bread and hominy croquettes were some of the delicacies enjoyed. Later in the evening patriotic songs were sung. Mr. Roy Hylander, of Philadelphia is visiting friends at the home. Jane B. Colby has received calls for outside appointments in connection with the lecure course. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 4 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 The Weekly Messenger Published by Students' Association of State Normal School, Bellingham. •Entered in the Postoffice at Bellingham, Wn., as second-class matter. Union Printing Co., Printers. Subscription rates by mail, $1.00 per year in advance. Single copies, 5 cents. Adverting rates on application. Address all communications, other than news items, to The Manager of the Weekly Messenger, Bellingham, Wn. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF - WM. O. EDSON BUSINESS MGR. - - CASSIE C. CALES DEPARTMENT EDITORS Associate Hazel Huntsburger Literary Mrs. Josephine Converse Boys' Athletics Rainhardt Hanson Girls' Athletics Regina Frank Calendar Myrtle Pugsley Faculty Alice Polley Auditorium Bessie Windley Auditorium Harriette Swasey Auditorium Edith Palmer Correspondence Carolyn Hammond Society •-- -.-Vera Juul Society Bessie Windley Unclassified Esther Korthauer Alumni Jean Almond Exchange Helen Upper Announcements Willard lerkes Stenographer Edith Palmer ( Elmer Webster -tr,,™^,. J Vera Towne K u m o r ) Philip Montag ( Stacy Tucker ORGANIZATION REPORTERS Senior Class, Ruby Sickenger; Junior Class, Mary Bale; Philomathean Club, Mary Bale; Rural Life, Frances Bloom; Choral, Myrtle Mcllvaine; Ohy-esa, Aleen Driver; Studio Art, Ida Will-son; Nichols Hall, Thelma Koehler; Cedars Hall, Edith Kiner; Alkasiah, Lillian Anderson; Ohiyesa, Mrs. Edmunds. The person who is always giving a piece of his mind is usually the person who has the least mind to spare—Anon. VIRTUE AND HABIT Too many people have the idea that virtue is worth while only when it is on exhibition. Note, for instance, the expression "company manners." Should a person be any less courteous when hi? does not have visitors than when lie does? Does he mean to say, by this expression that he does not bother about being polite when no one is watching? We have seen this same style of reasoning in other things. A few days ago a student was rehearsing a recitation to be given in public, and when it was remarked that that person's standing position was not good, the reply came, "Oh. this is only practice, I'll stand correctly when I get on the stage." Here is where so many people make a serious mistake. They do not realize that if they cultivate good habits in private these habits will follow them into public, and that bad habits will-do the same. The formation of good habits involves the study of self, the untiring correction of bad habits, and the repeated performance of acts that are as difficult in their accomplishment as they are worth while after they become habitual. So all progress is made in the development of the. individual. After he has mastered one good habit, and made it a part of himself, he is ready for the next, and so he builds himself up. Some one has said that the individual is one great bundle of habits. If this is true, it makes some difference whether the habits are .good or bad, and we readily see what we are doing for ourselves every time we acquire a good habit. "WHAT WE NEED IS SHIPS" Comradship Comradship is a large word, a large-hearted word, that makes of one "his brother's keeper." It is one of the EDIMIA1S sweetest things in life, and having the spirit of comradship covers often a multitude of sins. There are persons who do not discriminate carefully, that imagine that •'•'chums" arc "comrades," but it is a serious error. We may be '•'chummy" with a few people and lack the essentials of comradship utterly. And what is this comradship then that is so desirable? It has three distinctive characteristics, namely, helpfulness, or service, not to a few,—our friends, but to whomever we may meet; unselfisn-ncss, not counting the cost to yourself for serving; and cheerfulness, which gives a sweet savor to the whole. Easy to acquire, and simple in nature, isn't it? It is the characteristic of a good soldier, of a true friend, of a successful student, and of thorough gentleman or woman, the world over. It belongs to the one who lias a cheery "good morning" for every fellow being rc-ing regardless of station, ability or personal beauty; to the man who slaps his employee on the back and says, "Your wife better this morning, my man?" To the man who lifts as gently from the dust a homely dressed, ignorant woman, as a charming, pretty girl; to the soldier who shares his last drop of water in "No Man's Land." Indeed, it is the true spirit of the Christ as it seeks to dwell in men's hearts, and when the world around, there lives in the hearts of the individual his comradeliness, the great Brotherhood of Man will be established with peace on earth. Be a comrade to the one who rubs elbows with you. whether he be a dear friend or whether you hardly know his name. But of all the ships, comradeship is the best, for it includes us all. WHY! The other evening As I was walking Down the street Meditating Upon Rev. Conwell's Lecture, it seemed to me There was a great And urgent Need Right here Under our noses in our own Normal And wondered why Bill Edson, Or some one, Didn't get busy And make his Name famous, His memory Honored And commemorated And blessed By student Teachers, For such honor Awaits him Who invents An automatic Lesson plan writer. —G. M. Lvon. S Q U I B S We would like to know who induced Crete Gray to join the Sparklers' club. Phil Montague has decided to not "visit" Miss Boring's Social Science class in the future. We would like to know why Gig Davis is all dolled up like a million dollars. A student jokingly said to Mr. Kibbe: "Is your hair dyed?" Mr. Kibbe replied, "Yes. most of it has." They say Miss Cummins is an expert shot with a rifle. Perhaps that explains her power as a disciplinarian. Miss Georgia Springer has been chosen student judge of the literary work for the Klipsun. We know of no student more capable. Jessie and Vera Merchant spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Madsen at Lyn-den. They say it takes seven dollars' worth of fuel to heat the big assembly, and we are wondering what is being done with the other six dollars and ninety cents. In spite of the fact that war cookery is required, the student body is much interested in the work. Miss Ormsby is easily the master of the unusual situation, and apparently finds no more difficulty in handling a class of seven or eight hundred students than is ordinarily experienced in a class of twenty-five. With her skill and personality, Miss Ornisby inspires a desire to make use of all the demonstrations she gives, and it is generally admitted that all of the students are interested and are finding the results satisfactory as well as profitable, when cric-f" out. He—"Why is Carver like a Pullman car ?" She—"I give up." He—"Because he's some coach. Mr. Beaver:—"Before I begin to talk, there are several things I want to say." Mr. Bond:—"What is the value of pi ?" P. B.:— "7c." Student—"And he saw the body of his friends." Mr. I-Ioppe—- "It must have been the Siamese twins." In front of the Columbia hotel, Saturday, Feb. 9, Present members of tho Double Quartette and a few friends. Topic of conversation—Double chins. 1st Soprano—"Hazel, hold your head up so you won't get a double chin." Hazel—"Is that what you did to your nose?" Vera W. was sewing, making a patch for her sewing lesson. Pretty soon sh-5 said. "I got started on this in class and my thread knotted." C. II. said to her, "Making a patch, your thread got knotted—presto—a cross patch was made." "I have a friend who is suffering from the heat." "Where does he live ?" "He isn't living." Miss McCarthy (arranging seating in Hist. Xld class, speaking to two girls occupying seats together: "You two girls may keep those seats because there's no one there." • Everyone at Edens Hall having birthdays on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday must postpone them until Friday or Sunday nights. Now that the measles have had their sway and gone into the background, we find the mumps making their debut in the Normal. The Clever and the Goed If the good were only clever, And the clever were only good, The world would he better than ever We thought it possibly could. But oh! it is seldom or never, That things happen just as they should; The good are so harsh to the clever, The clever so rude to the good! A Chink by the name of Hing Ling Fell from a street car—bing, bing, The conductor looked that way and was heard to say, "The car's lost a washer," ding, ding. —Ex. New Blouses Tell a Colorful Tale A Tale of colors that can't be given such ordinary names as rose, army blue, yellow and flesh. Of course they are those shades, and yet there is an emphasis, a dash, a little extra fling in the tones that make the colors singing and vibrant. They're georgette and crepe de chine, too. The very, very newest models—copies of imported French styls, which assure their daintiness and feminity. Last, but not least, the price. It's only $3.95. Truly, they are remarkable waists. The J. B. WAHL Store EXCLUSIVELY WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S and INFANTS' READY-TO- WEAR APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 5 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 5 . Miss Dora Agee visited her sister Bessie, last week. Gladys Butler entertained last week end, Mr. Gauthier of Camp Lewis. Marie Strickland has accepted a position in a public school near South Bend. Mr. Eric Rising of Seattle, was the guest of his friend, Miss Milne, last week end. Miss Frances Weir has returned from Seattle where she spent a week with relatives. Alice Tucker of 920 High street enjoyed a visit from her mother and uncle of Port Townsend last week. Mrs. Bever, being ill, has been out of school for some time, but we have hope that she may soon be with us again. Last Saturday evening Mr. Leonard Anderson of North Yakima, who is one of the boys of the C. P. S. basketball team, and who is a friend of Misses Helen and Ruth Schwartz, was entertained at the home of Miss Druse. HELP! WIN THE WAR! with the saving you can make by buying your— DRUGS PERFUMES FACE POWDER HAND LOTION TOILET ARTICLES KODAKS Kodak Supplies from Engberg Drug Co. The Big White Store Ethel Ogren and Minnie Bergstrom of 920 High street entertained with a Hoover supper last Sunday evening. Tlielma Chambers is quarantined with measles. Her room mates, Georgia Coble and Frances Bennett, have also been unable to attend classes. Miss La Verne Knowles, AVIIO was the former Domestic Science teacher of the Normal, was married in December to Mr. Murlo B. Mulfurd of Montana. They arc now visiting in Michigan and will be at home in April. FACULTY "KID" PARTY Tuesday evening, Miss Morse and Miss Cales entertained a number of the faculty at a "kid'*' party in their apartments. They played games and to the music of the Victrola enjoyed folk dances under the direction of Miss Nickerson and Miss Brower. They had a good time and it is said that our dignified faculty make just loving "little girls." Those invited were Miss Nickerson, Miss Brower, Miss Mead, Miss Ormsby, Miss Mc- Cown, Miss Cummins, Miss Gray, Miss Mobray, Miss Crawford, Miss Earheart, Miss Milne, Miss Wilson, Miss O'Conner, Miss Sumner, Miss Willoughby, Mrs. Colby, Miss Russell and Mrs. Turner. Mrs. II. G. Fuller, Sr., mother of Mrs. Nash, has been visiting here for several weeks. Her visit was suddenly terminated when she received a telegram Monday morning telling of the illness of a member of her family. She left immediately for New York so that she might be with her. Mrs. H. G. Fuller, •Jr., who has been here for a few days, will accompany her mother as far as Pierre. South Dakota. Miss Baker is making big preparations for work in Nature Study. She is planning on using the greenhouse to get things started early. Mrs. J. B. Colby filled several lecture course appointments this week, going to Kent and other points. Miss Lillian Shoemaker went with her as an accompanist. Miss Ethel Gardner, who has taken the piano work in our school during the absence of Mrs. Cross, has enrolled in a French class. Mr. Hoppe left Sunday evening on an extensive tour filling lecture course appointments. Tuesday morning in assembly Mrs. Thatcher furnished her usual splendid musical program. The first number was a patriotic song charmingly rendered by SATURDAY NIGHT BIG B. P. 0. ELK FESTIVAL Everybody Invited Coming-Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday OWEN MOORE in "ROLLING STONES9' also FATTY ARBUCKLE in "OH DOCTOR" JL/ J\ O CANDIES The utmost in the Confectioner's Art LUNCHES AT ALL HOURS Ralph Thompson, the little son of our assistant dean. His sweet voice and unconcerned manner have won the hearts of the entire student body. Miss Gardner next played several selections .which .consisted of a. minuet by Grieg, Nocturne by Chopin and Soaring by Schumann. We trust that Miss Gardner Mill favor us again in the near future. Glenn Hughes is to take charge of the preliminaries in connection with the Senior-Junior debate. He will probably have it postponed till a week later than is given in the handbook. Miss Mowbray spent the week end at Seattle with friends—Miss Milne had a friend come up to see her! Mr. Parish has been ill for the last week but is now back on dutv. Mr. Rindall, of the manual training department, gave a lecture on '"Norway," at Point Roberts last week. He reports having met several Normal students, among them Mr. Myers. They are all keeping up to the excellent standard set bv Normal teachers. The February issue of the "Exchange" is out. It contains many good things, among them some drawings by Mr. Scudder and an article by Mr. Klemme. Last semester grades will soon be out. After all of our anxious waiting. Mrs. Brown, the recorder, reports that our last semester grades are almost ready to be sent home to our parents! Having waited this long, we think that they might be given to us first, but the authorities don't- see-it -that way.- We still must wait and get them second-handed from home. Geo. Sperry, assistant engineer, has resigned and will soon take up farming in Chelan countv. Miss Sumner spent the week end in Everett. Mr. Scudder, president of the Manual Training club of Whatcom county, is planning some meetings to arouse interest in this line of work. Mr. Klemme is hard at work on plans for the Rural Life Conference to be held here the 21st and 22nd of March. It is expected that there will be new features added, among them connecting up witli the "Ad Club" of Bellingham. Because of extra demands on her time. Miss Beardsley is unable to keej gt; up her '"'trench French" classes that she started some time ago. At a meeting of the faculty, President Nash, Messrs. Beaver and Bond were made a committee of three to pass on all requests for exemption from war cooking. The requirements are very First Showing of NEW SPRING WASH GOODS, DRESS GOODS AND SILKS All the New Colors and Styles Shown Popular Priced KEMPHAUS C CO. PICTORIAL REVIEW PATTERNS ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 6 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 AMONG BOOKS By Glenn Hughes VI. Arnold Bennett:—It seems almost an insult to one's intelligence and education to be told facts about Arnold Bennett, and yet there may be a few individuals to whom the name is unfamiliar. This English writer of the younger generation has been in vogue for approximately ten years now, and has been discussed in magazines and drawing-rooms and class-rooms at quite regular intervals during those years. Estimates as to his place in modern literature vary widely— due in large measure to the fact that his style and literary method are in some points extreme. Every one agrees, however, that now and then at least Bennett has hit a high water mark of fiction. Disparaging criticisms arise mostly from those who dislike journalistic qualities in literature—for Bennett is a first-rate journalist. There is little doubt but that "The Old Wives' Tale," a novel of considerable length and detail, is Bennett's masterpiece of writing. The conception of the1 work, explained interestingly in the author's preface, is an original and daring one; the execution is certainly an amazing product. It came near setting an entirely new model of realism. The reader is astounded for months after he has Had the book aside, at the ability of a man to carry him through several hundred pages of sordid and woefully commonplace details, and then leave him with the sense of having read one of the great tragedies of modern literature. This is exactly what Bennett succeeds in doing. There is no use attempting to deny the presence of great art in this work. Another of his important contributions to the late novel is a triology—a fine STUDENTS If you are going to have photographs made, why not have quality and good workmanship. It is this that gives our photographs a style and finish, lacking in the most of work turned out. We are extending to you the same low rates and our four years' record as official Studio for your school is our best advertisement. "Qie Brown Studio SUNSET BLDG. Patronize Your Next Door Neighbor Our Goods and Prices are Right L set of narratives, with superb characterizations— going under the titles, "Clay-hanger," "Hilda Lessways," and "These Twain." The three were published separately, in their chronological order, and excited considerable interest and suspense on the part of English and American readers. (For it is only fair to say that America really recognized Bennett before England did; and this is a rare occurrence. Three or four years ago Bennett made a trip to the United States, his first venture, and his keen wit was impressed in a most fascinating manner. His reactions to our institutions, our supposedly native characteristics, and our large cities, are recorded in vigorous, colorful style in a volume called "Your United States." It is on the travel shelf in our library. Bennett as a dramatist is known chiefly by "Milestones," which is not purely his, as Arthur Knoblauch collaborated with him in its creation. However, there are three other volumes of Bennett's plays on our shelves. "The Honeymoon" is a three-act comedy, "What the Public Wants" is a four-act comedy-satire, "Polite Farces" is a collection of one-act drawing-room comedies—comedies that act well and read rapidly. They all contain a sufficient .number of laughs to justify them. As an essayist, this versatile writer is exceptionally successful. He adopts a breezy, familiar, superficially clever style in order to catch the tired business man and the casual reader. He cannot turn mental flip-flops as can Chesterton or Shaw, but he can illustrate hi3 ideas with a convincing punch, and that is all that one can ask of a novelist and playwright. "How to Live on 24 Hours a Day" is his most popular collection of prose discussions. The contents of this thin volume are as ingenious as their title; they also contain much good sense. "The Human Machine," and "Mental Efficiency are of the same type, but arc perhaps more studied in their methods of expression. Here, of course, Bennett is the dyed-in-thc-wool journalist— tricky-, verbose, obvious, exaggerated, but withal, sincere, witty, and pleasant reading for the seashore. TO MOUNT BAKER Oh lofty form, so snowy white, Crowned with the morning's purest light; Wilt thou not tell me from thy height What is the secret of thy might? In Winter's mists or Summer's haze My eyes to thee I love to raise And as I fondly gaze and gaze For thee my heart is full of praise. And when the mist they glory hides, And o'er thy form the storm king rides: Yet will I still in thee confide, For thou are firm whate'er betide. Thou art a balm for human woe And on us beings here below Thy kindly smile dost free bestow, As from thy base proud rivers flow. Oh, noble pillar of the skies— God made thee from the earth to rise; Thy being with His wish complies, And in thy robes no evil lies. —E. Kobelt. THE WORLD HATES A HATER E. J. Klemme Drummond says: "Love is the greatest good in the world," then hate, its opposite, is the greatest evil. Love warms, hate freezes. Love attracts, hate repels. Love speaks in the sunshine of life; hate is seen in the dark clouds and furious storms. All the world loves a lover and hates a hater. Love nourishes alike the loved and the lover; hate wastes both the hated and the hater. When hate comes creeping into your life "think straight" and because of the damage it inflicts both to the giver and the receiver, straightway force it out of your thought. Hate hurts the hater more than the hated—the latter often refuses to admit the hate. Procrastination is a virtue when applied to hate. Never hate today if you can put it off until tomorrow. If you have recently sent out little darts of hate, chase them and change them to angels of love or bury them forever. Do this, and you will clearly understand what William Lloyd Garrison meant when he said, "I have always with me two constant companions—a cheerful disposition and a clear conscience." We wonder how many of our readers have ever read the following poem on our school, written by Fred Prouty, a local journalist and poet. The Messenger takes pleasure in giving it space in our literary department. THE GIANT OF SEHOME HILL 'Tis a massive grey building That covers old Sehome Hill; Solid stones of masonry, Laid one by one, with skill. Its strength, like old Goliah— House of learning—"knowledge mill'5 Is the big, grey, old structure That surmounts Sehome Hill. In the cold grey dawn of morn, Or at twilight—stars all aglow, ft appears in august grandeur— For its founders willed it so. Though voiceless, it speaks loudly— Nay, nay, it cannot keep still— The majestic, grey, old building, The Giant on Sehome Hill. List! It beckons—whispering low: "Come hitcher, and I will unfold The knowledge which you seeketh— Life's problems, the new, the old; The Book of Light is open; Imbibe its wisdom—ne'er be still, You're welcome to the building, "The Giant on Sehome Hill." Its name is spreading eastward, And far in the southland, too, As an institution of learning, Its fame took wings and flew; Yes, the Bellingham Normal School Is growing—it cannot be still— That big, grey, old monument, The Giant on Sehome Hill. Then, Ho! for our beautiful city! Then, Ho! for the "Knowledge mill"— Alma mater of a citizenship So energetic they can't keep still. Hurrah for the Bellingham Normal school! Shout, yell, screech, if you will, All together Ave'll loudly applaud The Giant on Sehome Hill! HONEST JOHN And let the office seekers roar, And fight and shed each other's gore, Let statesmen raise a mighty din, And try with all their might to win. But as for me, I'll sow my.wheat GOOD FOOD EXCELLENT SERVICE REASONABLE PRICES K^a/e^yYlcn elleu WALTER S. ARMSTRONG 1311 Dock Street WE DO Developing, Printing and Enlarging Bring Your Films to Us 1211 Dock Street The Grosart Photo Supply Co. Phone Main 2144 Bellingham And pen the shoats I want for meat, I'll go out where the Autumn skies, Bend over Summer as she dies. Where restless birds begin to flock, And ripened corn is in the shock; And where the quail pipes to her mate, And crows and blackbirds congregate, I'll go out where the pumpkins grow; Away, from all the hollow show; Out to the country I will fly, And tickle my slats with pumpkin pie. OUR FIRS I've listened to their plaintive song When separated from the throng I've passed the shaded ways along, Where giant fir trees stand; Their lifted coronets of green, No nobler ever has been seen In regal gear of king or queen— They're monarchs 'in our land. Sometime they stand in serried rank, Or lone upon some river oank, Or in the ooze of marshland dank, Our friends, the giant trees. To me, their friend, it matters not I count them best of all I've got— Their presence doth me please.. When hidden in their cool retreat With moss and fern about my feet, My heart goes up as if to greet Some staunch and living friend. And looking up I seem to see (Continued on Page Eight) WATCH FOR THE OWL Saturday Specials OWL PHARMACY I sell a special educator's health and accident policy, cheap. Let me show it to you. C. M. OLSEN Phone 650 1323 Dock St. ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 7 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 7 Lulu Anderson writes from Spruco, Wash.: "This year there are five pupils in this school. Four are below the eighth grade and one takes high school work. There have been several schools in western Jefferson county, just around her, where there has been but one pupil in the grades. (My sister is teaching such a one now.) The schoolhouse is just about half way between the Olympic mountains and Pacific ocean. It is situated on the south side of Hoh river and on the north side of a ridge of hills, so that for two or three months in winter the sun only comes up to the tree tops. We have had about two clear days since last fall, and a few sunshiny spells during some days so as to get some fine rainbows. The most of the time it has been rain, rain, rain, without any bows. We get twelve or thirteen feet of rain a year. We have had only six or seven floods this winter. Trails and bridges suffered quite a lot. This is a very well settled community, there are two families and six bachelors all within twelve miles!" ESTELLE BURNSIDE WRITES FROM STANWOOD, WASH. "Today is my third day of teaching in Stanwood, and if I may judge by it, I shall say that I am going to enjoy my work here very much. I have one grade, the fifth, with twenty-five pupils. Just now they are very enthusiastic over the prospects of their valentine box. I am very much pleased with my room. They are good little workers. 1 see Miss Carlson often. She takes lunch and dinner at the place where I am boarding. I do not see so much of Miss Towne. All the teachers and the principal are if your watch refuses. We make everything run that has wheels. GEO. E. LUDWIG WATCH EXPERT DIAMOND SETTER Alaska Building Absolute Safety Open your checking account with us and pay your bills by check. We cash all checks of the Normal Students without charge. Make your appointments direct with Mr. Sprague either personally or by phone. Pictures must be in by MARCH FIRST very pleasant and I feel that I am working with a very helpful and congenial corps of teachers. The first day one little girl walked down the street with me after school, chattering as fast as she could. Presently she said, 'I wanted mamma to let me wear my new dress today for I knew you were going to be there to teach us.' I asked her how she knew I would be there, and she calmly replied that it was all over town. I like teaching one grade a great deal better than teaching mixed grades in a rural school. I am teaching all of the subjects except music; one of the other teachers teaches music for me. One of the high school teachers had been teaching the penmanship but I shall have it from now on." Haight. someono SENIORS! and Faculty Members! Sprague S T U D I O Upstairs Entrance on Dock Street Phone 2160 FRANCES ASTELLS WRITES FROM CHEHALIS, WASH. "I have been here for a week now and this is the first time I've had to write any letters. I am doing departmental work in the East Side school and enjoy the work very much. I received the receipt for the Messenger, also the first copy. I am enclosing part of a very interesting letter which I received from Geoffry ITa-ight. He wants the Messenger sent to his new address. Shades of "Doc" Kaylor! I am teaching six Psychology books and the authors don't agree! Besides this, I have five other subjects, but my only trouble has been in deciding which book to use at the right time. Well, I must bring this note to a close, but will promise to let you know more about Chehalis later on. Hoping that everything is getting on well at the lSTormal, and that someone has been found to occupy my cherished standing place in the hall." NORTHWESTERN NATIONAL BANK Mason Bldg. Bellingham, Wash. L ' " BAILEY'S " Pecoting, Hemstitching, Pleating, Pinking. We furnish, the thread. Button holes 25c per dozen and UD. Buttons covered. Braiding. Phone 818, Mason Bid. EXTRACTS FROM GEOFFREY HAIGHT'S LETTER We wash our faces, mess-kits, and clothes all in the same water, so yon can see how scarce it is here. We heat it on a little stove, and its hard to do. I am assigned to Truck Co. ISTo. 7, and have every opportunity in the world as no "Non-Coms" have been appointed. Am acting corporal of a tent and the bunch are all older than I. All I hear from Bellingham is dances, but I'll be a "high-flyer" when I return, and don't think I'll forget that new step of yours (?). Yes, after being out of quarantine two days, they shoot us out of the camp, but a little nearer civilization, and we'll see Baltimore when I- get some dough. I can imagine the bay all filled with Bellingham mansions (?), mostly chicken coops. (Mr. Haight here had reference to the late floods.) I think I get my share of clothes, but it's hard work to keep them clean in cold weather. Have been in this camp two days and got a pair of dress shoes and another pair of trench shoes. So I may keep my feet dry. See Smith Carleton every day, as he is in Truck Company No. S. Buckner used to run the Club Cigar Store. "Uno him." While I have been assigned to a company, we get much better grub. Yes, the 23rd is going to be the strongest, best, biggest regiment in history, including 1,000 Orientals and supposed to be the smartest in the long run. That's why I'm in it (?). Well, old man, let me hear from you often and—Say, will you have my Messenger sent to me? Please, it would be a great favor and I'd appreciate it. Tell the B. S. 1ST. S. hello and good luck. As ever, Geoff Haight, 23rd Eng. Truck Co. No. 7, Glen Burnie, Md. AFTER SUNSET I have an understanding with the hills At evening when the slanted radiance fills Their hollows, and the great winds let them be. And they are quiet and look down on me. Oh, then I see the patience in their eyes, Out of the centuries that made them wise. They lend me hoarded memory, and I learn Their thoughts of granite and their whims of fern, And why a dream of forests must endure Though every tree be slain; and how the pure, Invisible beauty has a word so brief, A flower can say it, or a shaken leaf, But few may ever snare it in a song, Though for the quest a life is not too long. When the blue hills grow tender, when they pull The twilight close with gesture beautiful. And shadows are their garments and the air Deepens, and the wild veery is at prayer. Their arms are strong around me; and I know That somehow I shall follow when you go To the still land beyond the evening star, Where everlasting hills and valleys are, And silence may not hurt us any more. And terror shall be past, and grief and war. —Ex. From your neighbor you need not borrow The lesson he has learned, But rather, study till the morrow, And have your knowledge earned. R. B. O. CHEERING SOMEONE ON Don't you mind about the triumphs, Don't you worry after fame; Don't you grieve about succeeding, Let the future guard your name. All the best in life's the simplest, Love will last when wealth is gone; Just be glad that you are living, And keep cheering someone on. Let your neighbors have the blossoms, Let your comrades wear the crown, Never mind the little setbacks ' : : gt; THE STORY IS SHORT that we have to tell about this beautiful New Neckwear just fresh from New York. It is really fine and will speak for itself in a very appealing way. It is awaiting your inspection. Drop in soon. L C. COUNTRYMAN DRY GOODS 1316 Bay Street Nor the blows that knock you down. You'll be here when they're forgotten, You'll be glad with youth and dawn, If you just forget your troubles And keep cheering someone on. There's a lot of sorrow round you, Lots of lonesomeness and tears; Lots of heartaches and of worry Through the shadows of the years. And the world needs more than triumphs ; More than all the swords we've drawn, It is hungering for the fellow Who keeps cheering someone on. Let the wind around you whistle, And the storms around you play; You'll be here with brawn and gristle When the conquerors decay. You'll be here in memories sweetened Of the souls you've saved from pawn, If you put aside the victories And keep cheering someone on. —Folger Mclvinsey, in Watchman-Examiner. Happiness comes when we have what pleases us, but blessedness comes when we are pleased with what we have. t ' Get There on Time TAKE THE NORMAL--MONROE. JITNEY S. A. GREEN L / PACIFIC STEAM LAUNDRY* Quality Work and Service Phones 126 and 127 1728-1738 Ellis Street r E. D. MORLAN Up-to-date Shoe Repair Shop Satisfaction Guaranteed 1224 Elk St. Phone 761 i ' "I LAMKIN BROS. EXPRESS AND BAGGAGE Handled With Care Phone 1943 Res. 617 21st St. Tell Us! ---------- Weekly Messenger - 1918 February 16 - Page 8 ---------- THE WEEKLY MESSENGER, SATURDAY, FEB. 16, 1918 RURAL LIFE CONFERENCE COMES NEXT WEEK (Continued from Page One) A fourth will discuss the probability of making a useful citizen of a high school pupil. A fifth will prove by actual class work that a teacher on one end of a log and a pupil on the other will not make a Normal school. Don't fail to come. Express yourself, if necessary, but not C. 0. D. MR. HOPPE'S SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10 Klickitat County Monday, Feb. 11—White Salmon; F. W. Peterson. Tuesday, Feb. 12—Husum; Curtis Kcl-ley. Wednesday, Feb. 13—Lyle; J. J. Brown. Thursday, Feb. 14—Centervillc; L. S. Ketch. Friday, Feb. 15—Pleasant Valley; Helen Argyle. Saturday, Feb. 10—Aldcrdale; Roy Duggan. Sunday, Feb. 17—Roosevelt; Alice Hinshaw. Monday, Feb. IS— Fravel. ATune sadratiyc,l eF einb . la1s9t— wHeoemke's. issue of the Messenger stated that the Normal Training School girls were defeated by the Ferndale girls and that the Ferndale boys were defeated by the Training School boys, but since the home girls object, we reprint the score: Training School girls 15, Ferndale girls 2; Training School boys 13, Ferndale boys 14. Miss Alberta Getsman was elected For wholesome food, well prepared and served by courteous maids, at reasonable prices, go to the Leopold Grill MEET ME AT THE National Barber Shop 1304 Dock Street BELLINGHAM HARNESS CO. Leather Goods Store Traveling Bags, Suit Cases, Ladies' Purses, and Trunks. 211 West Holly Street on the Klipsun committee to fill the place made vacant by the departure of Miss Johns. Miss Dorothy Milne, assistant in the art department, is showing her fine, ability in portrait work. She has made a portrait of Miss Gray, one of Mrs. Powell's granddaughter, and is now working on one to be announced later. Dr. Miller, chairman of the Curriculum Committee, and his associates on the committee are doing a lot of work on tlic course of study. It is expected that they will have valuable suggestions for the faculty in the near future. Mr. James Beaver will soon take charge of an extension class of Seattle that was organized by Mr. Parish, sweeping and only those whose excuses arc approved by the committee may be excused. Mr. Chute has received many congratulations on his book of '•'Projects in Woodwork and Furniture Making," which he has just put out. —Dr. Katherine Gloman, Osteopathic Physician, Exchange Building. ETIQUETTE OF THE FLAG The position of the flag is aloft, from a pinnacle of a building higher than th lt;- gt;. furniture of a room, and above the one carrying it. Tlie flag must not be raised before sunrise nor remain up after sunset. In raising or lowering the flag, it must never be allowed to touch the ground. When the flag is raised formally, all present should stand at attention with hand raised to forehead ready to salute. When the colors are passing on parade, spectators, if walking, shall halt; if sitting, arise—and stand at attention. The flag hung out of doors should always fly to the breeze, preferably from a pole, and should never be fastened co the side of a building, platform or scaffolding. The flag should never be placed belo^v a person sitting, nor be used as a cover for a table, desk, or box, nor should anything be placed on it except it be a Bible. The flag should never be placed where it will be struck by a gaval. The flag should not be worn as part of the whole of a costume. When worn as a badge it should be small and pinned over the left breast or on the left coat lapel. The flag should never be washed. When worn or torn it should be reverently burned. Ex. To Broadbent goes this week's honor along the literary lines. The remark that gained him this place is as follows: During a general discussion on th? poems taken from the ''Swedish Nightingale." a series of classics written in dialect, he gravely told us that they were written by Florence Nightingale, who wrote other comic things besides this book. Training School Teacher—"Now, William, if your mother had five dollars and your father gave her ten dollars, what would she have?" William—"A fit." Teacher—"You don't know your arithmetic." William—"Well, you don't know my mother." Mr. Smith—"We had the hardest windstorm last night you ever heard of. It swept everything off the farm but the mortgage." FLOWERS OF QUALITY FLORAL EXCHANGE 102 West Holly Phone 288 O U R F I RS (Continued from Page Six) The graceful boughs on every tree With gentle motion beckon me, Mid whisperings without end. When sheltered by their swaying boughs Then all my noble instincts rouse— I pledge again my highest vows— In friendly shade and deep. But when from their secluded way Mid haunts of men I daily stray, For grace and strength I have to pray My plighted vows to keep. If I could live within some glade Beneath the fir tree's kindly shade, Much easier than it is. Of all the men that I have met Not one could wear a coronet So kingly-wise and have it set As fir tree weareth his. When my last day draws near its close And tired hands shall seek repose, When tear on friendly eyelid shows O lay me 'neath a fir— No monument that man has made Will be as welcome as the shade Within some cool and quiet glade Where boughs awhispering stir. For there within my lowly bed With kindly boughs above me spread, Old dust to dust shall lose its dread In quiet peace and deep; And growing there above my sod Its freindly roots shall pierce the clod And bear it upward toward the God Who doth the spirit keep. And thus in death the gentle tree That during life has sheltered me Will like a Jacob's ladder be, And point the way to Him. In life I love their peaceful shade, In death I shall not be afraid If buried in some lonely glade 'Neath stately fir and trim. —S. H. Hamer. WAR A storm of shell bursts o'er the plain, The shrapnels shriek and yell, A thousand fall in leaden rain, Of orgy like to hell. A thousand mothers' sons have died A monarch's whim to please; A thousand sons, their father's pride, In death have found release. Have found release from home and friends, From all that they held dear— Have gone to meet untimely ends— They fought without fear. They fought for freedom, so they^ thought, And fighting died like men, And yet their fighting gained them nought Unless they live again. Their monarch can't restore a life, Nor heal a gaping wound, He, only, can direct the strife ^ That sends their dust to ground. 'Tis centuries since the Savior came And shed his precious blood; And we who believe upon His name Must tremble at this flood: This flood of rapine, war and lust, That's grinding millions down— We cannot falter in our trust, Nor spare repugnant frown. The gospel semmage, "Peace, good will," To every man was given; Its meaning lingers with us still To point the way to Heaven. Has Christ indeed then died in vain, Has his religion failed? Or is this dreadful curse a stain Like some disease entailed Upon the race of human kind For sins by forebears done? If such the case, then bear in mind, The victory will be Avon, For I have faith that we will yet, Before our race is run, See sin by righteousness upset— A place for goodness in the sun. And when that glorious time appears, And sin, and strife, are fled May love of Christ allay our fears— It was for this He bled. And I am sure that God above Who sent His only Son To fight the battles of His love Will see the victory won. —S. H. Hamer. Shop with Messenger advertisers. COLLINS CO. The Original Cut-Rate Drug Store Watch Our Saturday Specials 208 East Holly Street f-~ PARTY AND AFTERNOON DRESSES At Reduced PricesPPPPP </mods>
Show less