McKendree University - McKendrean Yearbook (Lebanon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1926 volume:

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McKENDREE COLLhut LEBANON, ILLINOIS THE McKENDREAN PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS 1-9-2-6 McKENDREE COLLEGE LEBANON, ILLINOIS 14240 The McKENDREAN JWcmorh To offer a true representation of college life on McKendree ' s campus during the 1924-25 school year; to promote and sustain that indefinable something known as McKen- dree Spirit ; to record the achievements of the present as an inspiration to greater suc- cesses of the future — this book is presented by the Staff of the 1926 McKendrean. 1926 The McKENDREAN ©rocr of Books Book of the College Book of the Classes Book of Fine Arts Book of Organizations Book of Athletics Book of Features Book of Advertisements 1926 The McKENDREAN Pcbicatimt To Miss Lorraine Pierson, who, by her noble example of unselfish devotion to our Alma Mater, and to the fostering of those ideals which she has given us, has proved herself to be endowed with those virtues which make of one a true teacher, a splen- did character, and a worthy friend. 1926 The McKENDREAN The McKENDREAN taff of tlte W2 S JUfunHrean Walter L. Bailev - Editor-in-Chief William T. Sawyer - - - -.Business Manager Harold M. Kay..... - - .-.-Assistant Editor Peggy Smith - - Art Editor Paul E. Schuwerk ...- - Circulation Manager Martha W. Denbeaux. ....Classes and Fine Arts Editor Barbara Crabbs -- - .—Organization Editor St. Clair M. Harris -- -- —Sports Editor Dorothy E. Harmon - - Feature Editor Eobert C. Adair ..-. - Advertising Manager George Darrow Asst. Advertising Manager 1926 Old Mairx v ,V sk ' Mg% ihr rx) t. st BOOK or THE COLLEGC L The McKENDREAN C.C.HALL PRES. BOARD OF TRUSTEES J. M. MITCHELL HON. C.P.HAMILL REV. G.R.GOODMAN D.D. -; T1; . Jl ' 1926 The McKENDREAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES Rev. C. C. Hall. D. D., President. Leonard Carson, Secretary. C. B. Peach, Treasurer. Rev. W. C. Walton, Ph. D., Fiscal Agent. Rev. Cameron Harmon. D. D., President of the College and ex-officio member of the Board. HONORARY TRUSTEES Bishop F. D. Leete Indianapolis. Ind. Dr. C. B. Spencer Kansas City, Mo. EMERITUS TRUSTEES Rev. O. H. Clark, D. D East St. Louis, 111. Rev. J. W. Flint, A. M., D. D. Madison, Wisconsin TERM EXPIRES 1925 Dr. Percy Swahlen St. Louis, Mo. Rev. 0. L Markman Mt. Vernon, 111. John M. Mitchell Mt. Carmel, 111. Rev. W. H. Poole ' . Collinsville, 111. Rev. J. G. Tucker, D. D Olney, 111. Thomas L. Cherry Carbondale, 111. R. H. Isaacs Gillespie, 111. Rev. F. O. Wilson, D. D Mt. Carmel, 111. Rev. Chas. D. Shumard, D. D Alton, 111. Ira Blackstock Springfield, 111. C. Crouse Louisville. 111. Judge Chas. H. Miller Benton, 111. TERM EXPIRES 1926 Dr. W. P. McVey Carbondale, III. W. C. Pfeffer Lebanon, 111. Capt. E. W. Hersh Newton, 111. Rev. W. T. Morris : Epworth, 111. J. L. McCormick. M. D Bone Gap, 111. Rev. Ressho Robertson, D. D Lawrenceville, 111. Leonard Carson Granite City, 111. J. G. Wilkin Robinson, 111. C. B. Peach Lebanon, 111. John A. Henley Litchfield, 111. Edward E. Miller East St. Louis, 111. TERM EXPIRES 1927 Rev. G. R. Goodman, D. D East St. Louis. 111. Rev. C. B. Whiteside Centralia. 111. Rev. C. L. Peterson, D. D Mt. Vernon, 111. Frank Condrey Oblong. 111. Rev. Robert Morris Granite City, 111. P. M. Johnson St. Elmo, 111. Rev. C. C. Hall, D. D Mt. Vernon. 111. Hon. Chas. S. Deneen, A. M., L. L. D Chicago, 111. BOARD OF VISITORS TERM EXPIRES 1925 Rev. C. W. Hal! Woodriver, 111. Rev. P. R. Glotfelty Herrin, III. Rev. Clark R. Yost Lebanon. 111. TERM EXPIRES 1926 Rev. W. I. Terhune Flora, 111. Rev. L. S. McKown Murphysboro, 111. Rev. Robert Peters East St. Louis, 111. TERM EXPIRES 1927 Rev. J. M. Adams Cairo, 111. Rev. T. B. Sowers West Frankfort, 111. Rev. W. H. Whitlock Harrisburg, 111. J3 1926 f The McKENDREAN Ross L. Large SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HISTORY A. B.. Denver University. 1912; A. M., 1913. Teachei in Philippine Islands, 1914-17. Officer in the A. E. F.. 18 months overseas. Instructor Colorado State Reformatory, 1923-24. r $ Ernest R. Crisp SPANISH AND ENGLISH A. B.. McKendree College. 1913. Graduate study. University of Chicago, 19K Instructor in Panama College, 1920-24. jfitifc. ( )live E. Patmore HISTORV II SEMESTER. 1925 Graduate School of Expression. Trcverca College. 1921; A. B.. 1922. Graduate Work, Boston School of Expres- sion, summer 1923. David arner Shipp ENGLISH A. B. McKendree College. 1924. B. D.. Drew Theological S, miliary. 1921. Special student in Graduate School. N- York University. 1920-21. ZZ. -Z X 19-26 i The McKENDREAN Lorraine Pierson B.. Tiansy) M., 1917. iriuate study summer 1920. M., University of Chicago, 192: ty of Wisconsin, Claude E. Vick (II. Semester, 1924-25). EDUCATION AND HISTORY B. S.. University of Illinois, 1925. John William Andrew Kinisox BIBLE AND RELIGIOUS EDUCATION A. B. McKendree College, 1915; B. D. Gar- rett Biblical Institute. 1918: Graduate study Washington University, 1921-22. A. M., Washington University. 1922. Ruth Katherine Walton (1924-25) HOME ECONOMICS University of Illinois, summer 1920. B. S., McKendree College, 1921. Graduate study, University of Chicago, si mer quarter, 1922. Missouri Wesleyan College, 1919. Graduate study, Colorado University, sum- mer 1920. Summer Library Conference. Madison, Wis- in, 1923; University of Illinois Library School, summer 1924. The McKENDREAN J. E. Robinson, Purchasing Agent J. PURDY ISlEEL (I. Semester. 1924-25) HISTORY A. B. McLean College, 1912. Transylvania College- of Theology, Mrs. Earl A. Davis (I. Semester, 1924-25) EDUCATION McKendree College. 1924. 1926 Cl—A T — 1 1 ;| — — 1 1 1 M ! ] c — — 1 __ cF 7 A a, xYhpl • __ f== ' n The McKEISTOREAISr Junior history Four years ago a goodly number of Freshman came to McKendree College to enter into its atmosphere for a term of years, which looked to them, at that time, a century. But soon came the realization that college days pass only too quickly. We came through the Freshman year victorious and entered into the Sophomore year with decreased numbers but, unmolested by the upper- classmen, learned the ways of the world by experience. The Junior year- passed and now we come to the close of our college course realizing with Pope that we cannot here take space to set clown all our memories for, Lulled in the countless chambers of the brain our thoughts are linked by many a hidden chain ; awake but one, and lo, what myriads rise ! But we do wish to recall and to review only a few of the many. Among our number are found four of the last graduates of the Old Academy: Delta Jessop, M. P. Akers, J. B. Zimmerman, and G. O. Karnes. It was through the efforts of members of our class that the Press Club was founded, and that a chapter of Pi Kappa Delta was formed at McKendree. Here the names of Pete Akers and Zim Zimmerman may be mentioned. Again we remember that for two years we were victorious in the in- ter-class basketball tournament and that for three years we were winners of the inter-class track meet. We have had representatives in every form of athletics and it is with especial pride that we point to Monk New- comb as one of us. In Plato, Philo, Clio, Pi Kappa Delta, The Student Association, Y. M., Y. W., the ' 24 McKendrean, and many other activities of the college, mem- bers of the class of ' 25 have taken leading parts. During these four years we have formed a peculiar attachment for our college, an attachment which every McKendrean forms, and we de- part testifying, as many have before us, to the beauty of the Old McKen- dree Spirit. 1926 Class Vice-President ' 24- ' 25 Clio President ' 24- ' 25 Y. W. C. A. Vice-President ' 24 Pi Kappa Eelta ' 25 Glee Club ' 24- ' 25 ' ' Clarence Beaver College ' 21- ' 22- ' 23 • ' How sad if by some strange new law all kisses scarred For she who is most beautiful would be most marred. Delta Jessop, A. B. Lebanon, Illino is Class Secretary and Treasurer ' 24- Clio President ' 24- ' 25 Y. W. C. A. Cabinet , 24- ' 25 McKendrean Staff ' 24 Press Club - 23- ' 24- ' 25 Pi Kappa Delta ' 25 May Queen ' 25 Vice-President Student Assn. ' 24 Of all those arts In which the wise excel, Nature ' s chief masterpiece Is writing well. Guy 0. Karnes, B. S. Lebanon, Illinois Class President ' 24- ' 25 Plato President ' 23- ' 24 Y. M. C. A. Track ' 22- ' 23- ' 24 M Club Secy. Student Assn. ' 23 Laboratory Assistant, Physics In thy face I see Honor, truth and loyalty. 1926 The McKENDREAN James Royce Newcomb, A Herrin, Illinois Captain Basketball Team 24 25 Basketball ' 23- ' 24 Football ' 23- ' 24 Tennis ' 24- ' 2.5 M Club Secy. Student Assn. ' 24 President Junior Class ' 23- ' 24 McKendrean Staff ' 24 Ah. who can tell how hard it Is to climb The steep where Fame ' s proud Temple shines afar? James Wendell Dunn, B. S. Johnson City, Illinois Class President ' 22- ' 23 Y. M. C. A. Cabinet ' 23- ' 24- ' 25 Press Club ' 23- ' 24- ' 25 McKendrean Staff ' 24 Student Assistant in Chemistry ' 23- ' 24- ' 25 Philo President ' 24 Eachelors He reads much; He is a great observer and he looks Quite through the deeds of men. ' Milburn P. AJcers, A. L Lebanon, Illinois Editor of Review ' 23- ' 24- ' 2o Editor-in-Chief, McKendrean ' 24 Pi Kappa Delta ' 24- ' 25 Student Associate in Athletics ' 23- ' 24- ' 25 Plato President ' 25 Debate Team ' 23- ' 24- ' 25 Y. M. C. A. Treasurer ' 21- ' 22 Y. M. C. A. Cabinet ' 24- ' 25 The fire of God fills him. I never saw his like. There lives no greater leader. 1926 Lawrence E. Freeman, B. Newton, Illinois Student Association President ' 25 Around his heart, he gets a pain Me thinks he ' s in love again. Alton, Philo President ' 25 Y. M. C. A. Secretary ' 22 Pi Kappa Delta President ' 25 Bachelor Club President ' 25 Business Manager McKendrean ' 24 Business Manager Review ' 23 Bryan Medal ' 21 Debate ' 23- ' 24- ' 25 His speech is burning fire. Fern Van Ness, A. B. Welsh, Louisiana Clio President ' 24- ' 25 Y. W. C. A. Silliman College ' 19- ' 20 University of Virginia ' 21 Tulane University ' 22 She is a klepto I ' m sorry to say, She steals every heart That comes her way. 1926 = g j g F. C. Stelzriede, A. B. St. Jacob, Illinois A head for thought profound am clear unmatched. Sidney W. Frey, B. S. Lebanon Illinois Football ' 22- ' 23- ' 24 Track - 22- ' 23- ' 24 Student Assistant in Chemistry ' 23- ' 24- ' 2o M Club Orchestra ' What his heart thinks his tongue speaks. Harold Verne Calhoun, A. B. Belleville, Illinois I dare do all that may become a man, Who dares do more is none. -c-- -- - r The McKENDREAN Henry George Mais, A, Lebanon, Illinois The dauntless heart that fears no human pride, The friend of man, to vice alone a foe. Frank E. Harris, A. B. O ' Fallon, Illinois Plato Chancellor Y. M. C. A. Cabinet ' 20 Oxford Club Captain Y. M. C. A. Gospel team McKendrean ' 24 Student Pastor, Dorchester Bunker Hill ' 22- ' 23 O ' Fallon ' 24- ' 25 Secretary-Treasurer of Sophomore Class Choice of word and measured phrase Above the reach of ordinary man. Opal C. Hartline, B. S. Norris City, Illinois A perfect woman nobly planned, To warm, comfort, and command. 1926 The McKENDREAN Itc juniors $ Innnc The days have sped by, our jolly days are passed. Before we ' re dignified seniors we ' ll tell you of our class. The prexy of our class has the eloquence of a lawyer. He will keep forever Young; Rah, for William Sawyer. Next comes Satchel Schuwerk, who is both witty and wise, He has enough intelligence for one just twice his size. Dorothy Harmon, a lassie fair, is one you ' d like to know, A reader fine, a leader too, her aim is never low. The charm of Billie Denbeaux, speaks of culture rare, Her wisdom, pep, and beauty, drives away all care. St. Clair Harris is very quiet, but action speaks louder than word, He is a dependable man, you see. his praises a re always heard. Then there is Walter Bailey, who is a fine debater. He excells in everything he does, the world will know him later. Feggy Smith is our actress, and also our artist rare, A pretty girl and quite brilliant, her sky is always fair. Happiness of babbling brooks, is mirrored in her smile, Dreams, romances, and fiction, the thoughts of Barbara beguile. Wop Isom is our star athlete, in scholarship does excel, A quiet, willing worker, success will surely spell. Sullins is a steady player, in games of intellect and skill, Lebanon should be very proud of her student on the Hill. Percy Hill, our Chemistry man, is known to be very wise, He. like Satch , is quite small, great power within him lies. Full of pep, a bouncing step, carefree — this is no myth, A bit of heaven in her eyes, thus we remember Opal Smith. So calm and peaceful is Christine, one never knows she ' s near, ut her friendly, kindly acts, have made her to us clear. Bob Stephens is a giant in intellectual prowess, We girls don ' t try to capture him. you see his wife won ' t allow us. A happy person is George Darrow, he ' s a most ambitious boy, He comes seven miles to school each day, education to him is joy. Carter the famous basketeer, is one of our jolly crowd, A hearty laugh, a genial manner, spirits are never cowed. Sizemore is another musician, the piano is his mainstay, He has a ready word or song to cheer us on our way. The able prexy of the Y also hails from our number, When Adair in his Ford speeds by. pedestrians best not slumber. Hollis and Page we never see, they ' re always gone away, To teach the people in their Church, the many evils of modern day. Walker and Wahl walk among us, gently speaking here and there. Their many acts of goodness are known of everywhere. Mowe, Van Ness, and Hause, are the last but not least of our crew, They are always happy and jolly, because they have nothing else to do. We ' ve sung the praises of Juniors, and this prayer we raise, That when we are Seniors we still may merit your praise. —ALICE HOYE, ' 27 1926 The McKENDREAN William T. Sawyer — Bill Tall, and all the girls say, ' He ' s just right ' Calm, but all his conquests are not slight. Paul E. Schuwerk — Satch ' Handsome is as handsome does More handsome, then, there never was. Christine M. Karnes To those who know thee not; no words can paint, And those who know thee, know all words are faint. Walter L. Bailey — Bail The brilliant chief irregularly great Frank, haughty, rash, the Rupert of debate! St. Clair M. Harris — Saint ' Fierce for the right he bore his part. I - (frw XJ n 1926 The McKENDREAN Eaphael V. Carter — Ray ' An abridgement of all that is pleasant in man. Robert D. Stephens — Bob ' His smile is sweetened by his gravity. Dorothy E. Harmon — Dot ' -In vouth and beauty wisdom is but rare. ' Wilburn Mow e— ' ' Bill ' ' ' It isn ' t the clothes that make the man It ' s the car. Percy J. Hill ' I ' m not a politician and my other habits arc good. 1926 The MgKENDREAN W. Perry Sullins — Prof ' A princelier-looking fellow ne ' er stepped through prince ' s hall. Martha W. Dexbeaux — ' ' Bileie ' ' ' Today whatever may annoy The world for me is joy — simply joy. George G. Darrow — Nap ' ' He has a way with the ladies. Elzirha L. Smith — Peggy You ' ve got to give the Flappers credit For when they get their bobbed hair curled. And cheeks rouged up and stockings furled You may be shocked — but you forget it. Robert C. Adair — Buick ] Stately and tall he moves in the hall A chief of a thousand for grace. .--T - r sr: The McKENDREAN J. Caeteb Sizemore — Sic If money talks If that ' s no lie It always says to me ' Good-bye ' ! Roscoe Holt. is ' He reads much, he is a great observer. Barbara Crabbs A daughter of the Gods divinely tall And most divinely fair. Johx M. Isom — Wop In talk or sport he whiled away The morning ' of a summer day. James W. Walker Every man has his faults And honesty is his. 1926 The McKENDREAN Gerald Hause — Jerry ' A fair exterior is a silent recommendation. Edmund D. Wahl — Ed He worked and sung from morn till night No lark more blithe than he. Mary ( )pal Smith And when once the heart of a maiden is stolen The maiden herself will steal after it soon. Marvin L. Van Ness — Van Men of few words are the best of men. Loren E. Page Love of truth and all that makes a man. Louis A. Schafer He was a scholar and a ripe and good one. The McKENDREAN npIiomorc Class Ray D. Goode, President Mildred A. Adams, Vice-President Harold M. Kay, Secretary-Treasurei Bass, Ray Bergmann, Emma Berst, Donald Black, Henry M. Bramley, Karmyn M. Brown, Harold M. Brown, Harry E. Brown, Wendell Brown, Wensel Coen, H. Earl Colwell, Helen F. Dee, Dorothy L. Fleming, D. Ross Fullerton, Pauline E. Gardner, John Grieve, Jesselyn Gerlach, Daniel S. Greene, Harry Haines, Arva J. Haines, Victor A. Hall, John C. Harms, Russell Henry, Ruth Hopper, Wm. E. Hoye, Alice Hussong, Earl Magill, Guy N. Magill, Mayo L. Mangum, Sylvia McKnight, Noble W. Morgan, Alberta Mueller, Harry Peterson, Lewis V. Pettit, Lloyd Reed, Minnie Ripple, C. Kenneth Search, Theodore C. Starr, Ida Taylor, Lorraine E. Todd, Ruth Veatch, Ruth Walker, Charles Weber, Lucille Werre, Mildred Wilson, E. Dale 1926 The MgKENDREAN W • A -C fy? l w G w V «  «. ' u x Q - ■C u ■n 5f 4 U... « iv  7K « 1926 The McKENDREAN Jfircsliman Class Eable Todd, President Theodore Jacobs, Vice-President Philip Glotfelty, Secretary-Treasure; Adams, Paul S. Alcorn, Charles E. Allen, Glenn I. Andrews, Verna Barlow, Helen Blum, Cornelia Brennan, Clarence R. Brooks, J. W. Brown, Grace Buess, Alma Burns, Mrs. Rose Campe, Harold W. Carter, Donald H. Carter, Carleita Coale, Ralph Crain, Mildred Cralley, Elza Crank, Leland R. Crosby, Alfred Cullen, David E. Day, Ellis Douglas, Helen Dunn, John L. Eckert, Frances Fahnestock, Edward Farrar, Walter R. Ford, Walter W. Frazier, Estelle Frier, Arnold Frohardt, Ralph Gaskins, M. B. Goddard, Mae Goodman, Mildred Gould, Clifton Graham, Adelaide Grantham, Charles Grupe, Marvin M. Guandolo, Joseih Hagler, Francis L. Harland, WilsGn L. Harris, Clinton D. Haskins, Glenn Hockaday. Wm. S. Hodge, John T. Holsinger, Charles Holsinger, Violet Hortin, Joseph Hortin, Paul Hutchins, Harold Isom, Russel Jack, Charles K. Jessop, Frank H. Jessup, Gladys Jones, Bertram Kershner, Mary Kinsev, Edna Kolb, Charles Kostoff, Pando Lacquement, Delbert Likert, Evelyn Link, Mildred Lowry, Earl Loy, Dorothy Lynch, Edna Martin, James H. Mason, Mary McCormick, Virgil McGuire, Leo P. McKnight, Eunice McNabb, Richard Metcalf, Henry L. Morris, Edith Nelle Mowe, Ronald Newcomb, Julia Nolden, Wesley Ohl, Elmer Oxendine, Clifton Peach, Robert Pelhank, James H. Pierson, U. S. Prince, Juanita Purcell, Frank 0. Richards, Mary Rigg, Camilla Ripple, Malcolm Robinson, Margaret Robley, Porter Rowell, Harry S. Ruddick, Beulah Runyan, Frank Sampson, Stanley Sawyer, Cyrus H. Schoene, Luratta Schubert, Roy Seibert, Glenn Siddell, Bernice Sites, Leh Smith, Eugene J. Smith, Harold Smith, H. Irving Smith, Lela J. Smith, William R. Snowdall, Harold Sparks, Sylvia Starr, Ora Stelle, Thompson B. Stoffel, Orena Stoffel, Paula Stout, John H. Sullins, Hattie Swaers, Verona Tait, Minnie Taylor, Golda Thomas, Harold V. Thompson, Milton Tressler, Louis Underwood, Fred Vallette, Amy Wahl, Oliver C. Wakeland, Roy Whitlock, Walter Williams, Cleo J. Williams, Joseph Wills, Grace Yarger, Lenis Young, Carolyn 1926 The McKENDREAN ttb-(!loUcntatc tuibcnt5 Boring, Laura Dettman, Clarence Daszko, Walter Dean, Harry Doyle, Otis Eiler, Genevieve England, Harold Falkner, Howard Grieves, Donald Heim, Helen Heim, Vernon Holsinger, Charles Horrel, Dewey Jones, George H. Kclesa, Stephen Merry, Fred Miller, Arthur Mitchell, Riley Murdach, Ernest Ragland, Paul Richards, Herbert Schulte, Mayme Shipp, Mrs. Agnes Martin, Wayne Wattles, Loy 1926 The McKENDREAN Mm Arts The present year has been a very successful one in the School of Music and Expression. There has been an increased enrollment in all departments. McKendree has a quartette and two excellent Glee Clubs directed by Miss Harper of the Voice Department. Enrollment in the Violin Department has more than doubled that of last year. Under the leadership of Harry Mueller, the violin, orchestra and band work have added much to the musical activities of the College. Similar improvement has been made in the Depart- ment of Expression under the direction of Miss Patmore. The Play Clarence by Booth Tarkington was a great success. The Piano Department has added a new Steinway Grand Piano. Also a two-manual Gratian Pipe Organ has been installed in the College Chapel. A complete course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Music is now offered in Piano, Organ and Voice. Certificates are granted upon the completion of a two-year course in Expression and Public School Music. McKenree is fortunate to have the same faculty in these departments for the year 1925-26: Grant McDonald... Director and Dept. of Piano Pauline Harper Voice Olive E. Patmore Expression Harry Mueller. Violin 1926 ff The McKENDREAN Grant McDonald, Director of Music PIANO Graduate in piano, organ, and theory, Drury College Conservatory of Music, 1919 Concert work with the Allen Bureau, Lima, Ohio, 1919-20. Chautauqua work, summer 1921, with Standard Bureau, Lincoln, Nebraska. Head of piano department. Ozark Weslevan College, 1921-23. Olive E. Patmore EXPRESSION Graduate School of Expression, Trevecca Col- lege, 1921; A. B. 1922. Graduate Work, Boston School of Expression, summer 1923. P. Pauline Harper voice Graduate in Piano and Theory ,Missouri Wes- leyan College, 1909. Graduate North- western University in Public School Music. Graduate in Voice, Missouri Wes- leyan, 1920. Student of Summer School, Univeisity of Denver, 1921. Harry Mueller, Instructor in Violin Graduate in Violin, McKendree Conservatory, 1918. Pupil of Hugo Oik, Summer ' 21. Instructor in Violin, Heink Conservatory, St. Louis, Mo., 1921. 1926 The McKENDREAN Kaemyn Mize Bramley Miss Bramley received a certificate from the School of Music for having com- pleted the two-year course in Public School Music. Mrs. Agnes Shipp Having completed all requirements of the Department of Expression, Mrs. Shipp was this year granted a di- ploma. She has had considerable experience in teaching and the giv- ing; of recitals. 1926 r % rAeMcKENDREAN r ,. 5 1 I- iL The McKendree College Concert Company, organized this year, will represent the College in sixty-five programs to be given throughout South- ern Illinois during the summer. The programs will be varied, consisting of trios, solos, instrumental music, and readings. The Concert Company is composed of: Miss Pauline Harper ,. .Mezzo Soprano Instructor of Voice at McKendree I Mildred Adams .....Contralto Helen Colwell... Pianist Dorothy Harmon Reader : 2i z5s 1926 The McKENDREAN Itc jfc|fotttee (Quartette The McKendree Quartette is an ensemble of which the College is just- ly proud. All members of the Quartette have excellent and cultured voices which blend beautifully. The constituency of the quartette remains intact from the time of its formation two years ago. Last summer the quartette established an enviable reputation throughout Southern Illinois which it toured for the purpose of getting students for McKendree. This summer the quartette will again delight Southern Illinois audi- ences with its extensive repertoire of quartette harmonies, duets, solos, and readings. The quartette is composed of: Harold Brown.. ....First Tenor Kenneth Rippel Second Tenor Earl Hussong. ...First Bass Lewis Peterson Second Bass 1926 t V— 3- iMotvel ENDREE COlXEvJt LEBANON, !LtrNOic The McKENDREAN Archie Clef Club Officers Pre side itt Mildred Adams Secret aril and Treasurer ....Minnie Reed Librarian Alma Buess The Girls Glee Club adopted the name of the Treble Clef Club and pins with its insignia were secured. The first program was given at the First M. E. Church of East St. Louis, Illinois. It consisted of readings, duets, solos, and quartets. The Club entertained the student body at several Student Association meetings during the year. The Club has among its members a quartette which has created an enviable record. The quaitette has given many programs on various oc- casions. Under the direction of Miss R. Pauline Harper, the Club assisted in the production of the opera, Martha . 1926 The McKENDREAN ittcn ' s C6lcc (Club Officers President -- ' - ...Lewis V. Petersox Vice-President -- - ...Harold M. Brown Secretary-Treasurer - -J- Carter Sizbmobe The Men ' s Glee Club is composed of the best male voices in the school. Under the direction of Miss Harper the Club prepared an excellent pro- gram which was given out of town on several occasions. The Men ' s Glee Club with the Girls ' Glee Club gave the opera Martha on May 27. This is the second successful year for the Club. The men are or- ganized and contract for their own engagements. Over half of the mem- bers are Freshmen and Sophomores, making the prospects for a better club next year quite favorable. The McKENDREAN McKENDREE COLLEGE CAMPUS Queen Delta Jessop Maid of Honor Helen Young Fern Van Ness Attendants to Queen Dorothy Harmon Dorothy Dee ( Alberta Morgan Crown Bearer Elizabeth Luke Train Bearer Marion Luke ( Georgia Lee Thompson Flower Girls . | Elinor Freshour ( Harold Shipp Heralds , J J Allen Schueneman PROGRAM Ceremonies in Honor of the Queen: Procession Crowning of Queen May Pole Dance Peggy Smith Balloon Dance - I Eillie Denbeaux _ Georgia Lee Thompson b oik Dance - I Elinor Freshour Dance by the Ladies of the Court. Interpretive presentation of Myth : Bacchus Peggy Smith Venus Billie Denbeaux , Julia Newcomb Nvmphs I ura Boring Margaret Robinson ' Hattie Sullins Bacchus, one of the Roman gods, after wandering joyously through the fields, grows weary and falls asleep. He is surprised by some nymphs who surround him. After his initial fright is past, he and the nymphs become friends. In their frolicking he initiates them into the secret of making the Nectar of the gods. The Bacchanalian revelry follows which ends in the death of the poor nymphs, who not being immortal were unable to drink the Nectar of the gods. In his despair Bacchus calls Venus to his aid. Unable to restore them to life she finally changes the Nymphs into trees. In answer to the renewed pleadings of Bacchus, she reveals the fact that if they could bring back the flame of life from Pluto ' s realm, the Nymphs could be restored. This is accomplished and the friends of the Nymphs all rush in to celebrate the happy event. Friends of Nymphs: Vera Andrews; Emma Bergmann; Helen Barlow; Alma Buess; Carleita Carter; Edna Lynch; Opal Smith: Ora Starr: Paula Stoffel; Mary Richards; Camilla Rigg; Amy Vallette. ? r- -gS2 1926 ORGANIZATIONS The McKENDREAN The McKENDREAN rre. z £ .. I ' Uvr hiocnt Association ( )fficers First Semester Second Semester Lawrence Freeman Presiden ' St. Clair Harris Delta Jessop ...Vice-Pres..... Ruth Henry Barbara Crabbs.. Sec.-Treas Opal Smith Carter Sizemore... Cheer Leader Philip Glotfelty Lewis Peterson Song Leader Kenneth Ripple Lucille Weber Pianist Grace Wills Milburn Akers Assoc. in Athletics.. Ray Carter The Student Association of McKendree was organized in 1921 and is a valuable organization as it gives students practical training in Parlia- mentary drill and self-government. The Association loyally and enthus- iastically supports all forms cf athletics as well as any enterprise promoted by the College. Any student regularly enrolled automatically becomes a member of the Association. The Association has charge of the Chapel services each Friday morn- ing. At these meetings any business which concerns the student body is disposed of. After the business session an interesting and entertaining program is provided by individual students or organizations of the school. 1926 Non-Resident Membei Howard W. Gould ' 18 Ben H. Hall ' 20 Guy E. Tucker ' 20 Lawrence J. East ' 21 Burtis E. Montgomery J. Bertram Harmon ' 23 Paul L. Jones ex ' 23 Aaron H. Lauchner ex ' 23 John W. Cralley ' 24 Albert Willis ex ' 25 Chauncey L. Rockwell ex Henry J. Dietz ex ' 26 Edwin F. Dickson ex ' 26 Noble P. Newsum ! Resident Members J. Wendell Dunn ' 25 John B. Zimmerman ' 25 St. Clair M. Harris ' 26 Wensel L. Brown ' Guy N. Magill ' 27 Mayo L. Magill ' 27 Noble W. McKnigh: Clarence B. Brennan ' 28 Elza M. Cralley ' 28 Ralph C Frohardt ' 28 Clinton V. Harris ' 28 Glenn Haskins ' 28 Pando G. Kostoff ' 28 Frank R. Runyan Harold V. Thomas ' 28 Stephen Kolesa ' 29 The McKENDREAN ®Ijc pisttoman Jatcnury Society In 1849 gold was discovered in California. Thousands of men and women crossed the prairies, struggled o ' er the mountains, or braved the rigors of an Antarctic sea in order that they might enrich themselves. In 1849 sixteen students of McKendree College met and organized the Platonian Literary Society in order that they, and those who came after them, might have the advantage of training in forensics and parlia- mentary procedure. To this was added a spirit of fraternity. In 1925 those who gave their lives for gold are forgotten or little re- membered. But those who founded the Platonian Literary Society are revered today by hundreds of Platonians who have taken advantage of the opportunity presented to them by the organization. Men too numer- ous to mention have entered McKendree College, joined the Platonian Literary Society, and then gone forth, after their training was complete, to play their part in the drama of life. And they have always given credit to Plato, in whose Hall they learned the art of public speaking, for much of their success. Plato, however, has not been content with laurels won in former days. Today her members are taking prominent part in student activities, especially forensics. Each Friday night sees her members gathered to- gether for oratory, declamations, essays, debates, impromptu and assign- ed speeches, as well as spirited contests in parliamentary law. And throughout the week these men are banded together in the fraternal spirit of Plato. In the building of a great nation it is not those who seek gold whom we shall honor, but those who make possible the education and training of the men upon whom the cares and duties of that nation may some day develop. 1926 The McKENDREAN o f ;a fs m g v£ vfr l ft O 1 5 t  O iiii ] % !► % ■ w % P fw ? .Jj ) 4 .3 | ? 1926 The McKENDREAN (Lite (Cltonian ilitcrary ncictu The Clionian Literary Society was founded in 1869, soon after the admission of women to McKendree, and ever since that time has been a valuable adjunct of the school. In the course of its history it has num- bered among its members the most successful women who have gone forth from the institution. It is the aim of Clio to provide an opportunity for the student to de- velop qualities of leadership, and to increase the ability to speak easily and fluently. To attain this aim, besides the regular weekly meetings and literary programs, Clio has many social gatherings. Among these are the Kid Party , the Initiation Service, Clio Homecoming, and the Triennial Banquet. Twice each year members of Clio prepare and give a program which shows how the literary and musical talent has been developed. Memories of happy associations in Clio Hall are cherished by the old members who have gone forth into the world to put into actual practice the ideals Clio has helped to form. That Clio may go on rendering, in ever-increasing measure, the ser- vice it is best fitted to render, that it may at all times prosper, and ever live up to its loftiest ideals, so that we in truth may say All is well , is the sincere desire of those Clionians who, with the passing of 1925, will retire from the roll of active members. 1926 The McKENDREAN ,. m 4 ■  O o i f% ft SI 4 The McKENDREAN IT lie piulosnpliicin ititcran) ' nciety The Philosophian Literary Society, founded in 1837, is almost as old as McKendree College. For eighty-eight years, during the school year, Philo has been holding weekly meetings for the developement of oratory, debate, and literary pursuits. The society has always been dominated by a strong social and fra- ternal spirit which has resulted in the formation of life-long friendships and cherished memories of happy hours under under Philo ' s Star. Philos have bean a vital factor in State and National politics. McKen- dree has had three representatives in the United States Senate — all Philos : Frank Hereford, L. Y. Sherman, and Charles S. Deneen, Ex-Governor of Illinois. The Society has had almost continuous representation in the Illi- nois Legislature since 1849, and in Congress since 1863. Philo has been well represented on the judicial bench, and points with pride to Judge Wil- liam M. Farmer, present Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois, as well as to Honorable Charles S. Zane, who as Chief Justice of Utah, handed down the decision which sounded the knell of polygamy. Other prominent Philos are: Honorable Jehu Baker, former minister to Venezeula ; Brigadier General Jesse H. Moore, former Consul General to Peru ; John Locke Scripps, one of the founders of the Chicago Tribune ; Isaacs N. Higgins, former Editor of the San Francisco Morning Call; Judge Silas Bryan, father of William Jennings Bryan ; and a host of others including several State Superintendents of Education, heroes of three wars, and eleven college presidents. Although the tradition of Philo is rich, she does not live in the past alone, but putting aside personal gain, she labors for a larger and better McKendree, whose sons will serve in a greater way even than those of the past. 1926 The McKENDREAN rs £ 4 a;v o e a O ,-. ,f k -Sj|k -s«w 1926 ' = ' i g The McK END R E AN 19. m. C A. Officers President... Dorothy Harmon Vice-President ----- ----- Helen Young Secretary...... -... ...Barbara Crabbs Treasurer - ..Christine Karnes The purpose of the Y. W. C. A. is to help fill the religious and social life of the women of McKendree as well as to aid the spiritual, physical, and mental development. Each year the old members meet the new girls, and help them to become acquainted with their new surroundings and in- troduce them to college life. Helpful and inspiring devotional meetings are held Wednesday evening of each week at seven o ' clock. Other college activities are sus- pended during this time. ! The McKENDREAN 1$ iKappa Bdtct ILLINOIS THETA CHAPTER FACULTY MEMBERS DR. CAMERON HARMON DEAN E. P. BAKER J. W. A. KINISON BELLE NIXON D. W. SHIPP OLIVE PATMORE STUDENT MEMBERS Milburn P. Akers ' 25 Delta Jessop ' 25 Frederick Stelzriede ' 25 Helen Young ' 25 John B. Zimmerman ' 25 Robert C. Adair ' 26 Walter L. Bailey ' 26 Dorothy Harmon ' 26 Paul E. Schuwerk ' 26 Robert Stephens ' 26 Lewis V. Peterson ' 27 Emma Bergmann ' 27 Adelaide Graham ' 28 The Illinois Theta Chapter of Pi Kappa Delta, national honorary forensic society, was established at McKendree College in the spring of 1924. Formal installation cere- monies took place in the fall of 1924 with Professor Seibert of Bradley Tech represent- ing the national organization. Pi Kappa Delta, membership in which is open to those who have represented their college in intercollegiate oratory or debate, has 108 chapters in the United States. Students winning ' forensic honors at McKendree College are thus given national rec- ognition. Debate and oratory have been prominent in the school life of McKendree this year. The College has taken part in three men ' s delates and three for women. In addition an oratorical and extemporaneous speaking contest, in which five institutions par- ticipated, was held here. The Pi Kappa Delta debate question. Resolved: That Congress should be empower- ed to over-ride by a two-thirds vote decisions of the Supreme Court which declare acts of Congress unconstitutional, was used in the three men ' s debates and in one of the other two co-ed debates. In the other two co-ed debates the question. Resolved: That the Philippines should be granted immediate and complete independence, was used. The debating teams were as follows: M. P. AKERS W. L. BAILEY R. C. ADAIR Negative J. B. ZIMMERMAN P. E. SCHUWERK L, V. PETERSON Affirmative HELEN YOUNG EMMA BERGMANN LELA SMITH Negative DELTA JESSOP DOROTHY HARMON ADELAIDE GRAHAM An oratorical and extemporaneous speaking League consisting of Greenville, Ew- ing, Will Mayfield, Blackburn and McKendree was organized this year at the instance of Miss Belle Nixon. McKendree forensic coach. John B. Zimmerman represented McKen- dree in the oratorical contest and Milbum P. Akers in the extemporaneous speaking contest. These were held under the supervision of the League. Is iC-: T ' 1926 The McKENDREAN Z )t $rcss (Club The McKendree Review, the student weekly newspaper of McKendree College, is published by the Press Club. Membership in this organization is placed on a competitive basis, students desiring membership being re- quired to submit numerous examples of their work which is then judged by the faculty advisers and the editor-in-chief. The Press Club furnishes an excellent opportunity for students in- terested in journalism to obtain practical experience which will be bene- ficial to them later in their chosen field. Miss Belle Nixon, professor of English, and S. M. McClure, head of the division of science, are the faculty advisers of the Review. Milburn P. Akers, who served for three semesters as the editor-in-chief, resigned at the end of the first semester and was succeeded by Miss Dorothy Harmon. John B. Zimmerman, who was business manager in 1923-24, and was re- elected for 1924-25, resigned during the first semester and was succeeded by Victor Haines. The Press Club is now housed in new quarters, permission having been obtained from the college to build a new room in the College Chapel. The room was built this year and has been a decided asset to the organization. F. A. Behymer, feature writer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, was the principal speaker at a banquet which was given by the Club. I Every student in the college is a subscriber for the McKendree Re- view, their subscription being included in their fees which are paid each semester. Many members of the Alumni Association and former students of the college subscribe for the paper and it serves as a unifying agency for the entire McKendree family. 1926 The McKENDREAN £ 2 « «  9 n • i t il i € President Theodore Search, Vice-President Perry Sullins, Secretary-Treasure Lloyd Pettit Ray Goode William Smith Trying Smith Henry Black Erle Todd Leo McGuire John Isom Clifton Gould James Newcom Wilbur n Mo we Earl Coen 1926 J. W. Brooks Donald Berst Charles Holsinger Edward Fahnestock Walter Farrar Arnold Frier °- Ronald Mowe j Charles Grantham Charles Alcorn Ralph Coale Glenn Allen Harold Hutchins ™r r The McKENDREAN i (Lite (Eoadying taff Coach E. A. Davis and his assistant. Prof. J. P. Xeal formed a coaching staff for the Purple which established a record far above that of any recent years. Having played through college together and coached opposing teams, they were well acquain- ted with each other ' s methods and made an excellent coaching staff. In his year and a half as mentor of McKendree ' s teams, Coach (Lefty) Davis de- veloped several teams of the championship class. He resigned at the end of the first semester to accept an enviable position as director of athletics in Centenary College, at Shreveport, Louisiana. Coach Charles M. VanCleave has been appointed to pilot the Bear Cats during the coming year. He has filled a position as the Athletic Director of the Olney High School for over a decade. During this time his teams have won seven undisputed Egyptian championships. After such success in the high school field Coach VanCleave will un- doubtedly continue McKendree ' s succession of championships. 1926 The McKENDREAN M }t football Jlccorft McK. CONFERENCE OP. Illinois College 17 Eastern Normal 39 Blackburn 16 Lincoln 3 13 Carthage 42 Southern Normal 6 24 Shurtleff 151 TOTALS 9 NON-CONFERENCE 13 Scott Field 13 Rolla 27 88 Ewing 101 TOTALS 40 252 GRAND TOTAL 49 1926 The McKEISTDREAlSr Jflaotball JUtttcm During the past four years McKendree College has made steady prog- ress in football development. Last autumn the climax of this develop- ment was reached when the purple won her first Little Nineteen cham- pionship without a defeat in the seven games played. Not since the days of President Harmon ' s Tri-State Champions has McKendree been rep- resented by so formidable a squad. Weight, speed, and ability— all co- ordinated by excellent team play made a powerful scoring attack and of- fered a defense almost impregnable to conference opponents. The season opened inauspiciously. But seven players remained from the 1923 squad and Coach Davis used the three pre-conference games in an effort to effect the proper combination from the horde of inexperienced Freshman material. The Scott Field Aviators held the Bear Cats to a J 3-13 score in the initial game at Hypes Field. On the following week the Missouri School of Mines administered the only defeat of the season. The final extra-conference contest, with Ewing College as the oppo- nent, demonstrated for the first time the potential scoring ability of the 1924 eleven. Thirteen touchdowns, a safety, and eight tries-for-point counted the largest score made during the year. The material for the conference champions had been selected and even then was being welded into the best scoring machine in Illinois. The first conference game was staged at Jacksonville with Illinois College. The Purple decisively outplayed the Presbyterians in every phase of football and were on numerous occasions in scoring territory. At that time, however, the precision, as well as the scoring punch so prominent in later games, had not yet been developed and to the Presbyterians goes the season ' s honor of holding the Conference champions scoreless. The Eastern Illinois Normal Eleven afforded the first of the half- clozen conference victories. Before the largest crowd in recent years on Hypes Field the Bear Cats exhibited the first consistently brilliant attack and sustained defense to overcome the hard fighting visitors. The first field goal of the year and two touchdowns netted the seventeen points of 1926 the game, but failed to represent the real superiority of the battling Bear Cats over the Easterners. Although the opening of the third conference game with Blackburn found seven regulars on the bench, a touchdown was registered in the first th ree minutes of play. The entire game was featured by straight line bucks and end runs. The frequent yet effective substitutions in the Davis lineup showed that the Bear Cats were bidding fair for Egyptian honors. During the game the Bear Cat center straddled the ball for one hundred and twelve plays, while the opponents were in possession of the ball but twenty times. Lincoln proved a more stubborn foe than was expected, holding the Bear Cats to a 3-3 tie during the first half. In the last half the Davis- men found their stride and out-played the Railsplitters by a 16-3 score. The hardest conference game with Coach Omar ' s Carthage College squad followed the Railsplitter contest. Here for the first time in the season the Purple met her equal in weight and speed, and aggressive play decided the game in favor of the Bear Cats with a touch down in each half of the game. The defensive play of the Davis-men was, on the whole, the outstanding feature of the contest and demonstrated that the Bear Cat eleven was reaching championship calibre in this phase of the game as well as in the attack. The Home-Coming crowd saw the Purple at the peak of its form against the S. I. N. U. aggregation. A 65-yard run lor a touchdown in the opening moments of play began the scoring which never ended until the forty-two points were counted. The fighting Teachers, how- ever, spoiled the Purple claim to an uncrossed goal-line in the final mo- ments of play by recovering a fumble in the shadow of their own goal posts and converting it into a touchdown after a 90-yard run. The final game of the season found a badly bruised and crippled Bear Cat squad pitted against Shurtleff. While the visitors displayed a spark- ling offense, the defensive work of Purple forwards held them scoreless, and the crippled attack counted for 24 points to bring to an end the most successful McKendree football season in recent years. 1926 The McKENDREAN Donald Berst, Red — Captain Guard Lloyd Pettit, Speed Captain-Elect — Center Johx Isom, Wop Halfback James Xewcom, Monk : End William Smith, Bill ' Halfback 1926 The McKENDREAN Baphael Carter, Ray Center Charles Holsinger, Grs ' Halfback Theodore Search, Ted ' Quarterback Irving Smith Edwardsville Smittv Halfback David Cullex, Bloxdv Tackle 1926 The McKENDREAN Leo McGuiee — ' ' Pat ' Guard Clifton Gould — ' ' Hurly End Delbert Lacquement — ' ' Lacky End Joseph Guaxdolo — Joie End Earl Coen— Barxey Halfback 1926 The McKENDREAN Stephen Kolesa — ' ' Steve Halfback Erle Todd — Toddy Quarterback 1926 The McKENDREAN jgj ys s 1926 The McKENDREAN ITlte Psffikeilrall JRecorfr CONFERENCE Lincoln Macomb Carthage Shurtleff Southern Illinois Normal Shurtleff Southern Illinois Normal Lincoln Macomb Carthage NON-CONFERENCE Rolla School of Mines Springfield Teachers Rolla School of Mines Maryville Teachers Concordia Seminary TOTALS 1926 OP. 17 29 22 12 22 20 29 30 85 22 18 27 26 18 37 364 r The McKENDREAN basketball $etriehi McKendree ' s athletic success in championships was not confined to football, since the Purple was equally successful in basketball. Among the thirty men who were early candidates for the team, there were six letter- men. Early in the season Coach Davis was assured of a hard-working squad without having a continual grind. Fifteen games were staged dur- ing the season, ten of which were conference games. Of these ten there were eight victories. The conference season opened in a contest with the Lincoln College Railsplitters. Although this game exhibited the early season mistakes, such as bad passing and wild shooting, the Davis-men kept well in the lead throughout the game. The work of the Bear Cats against the Western Teachers of Macomb was an improvement over their action of the previous night against Lin- coln. A 21-2 score before the visitors found the basket illustrates this point. However, at the beginning of the second half there was a decided spurt and at one time the visitors were one point ahead. But a reaction, bringing the Purple on the long end of the score, was featured by a long- shot duel in which Captain Newcom was involved. The next week a Missouri invasion resulted in two victories for the Purple. The first game with the Rolla Miners offered dangerous com- petition in the early part of the game. The high scoring ability of the Purple forwards and the excellent defense of the remaining three men were the outstanding features of this fray, as well as in the victory over the Springfield Teachers on the following night. Returning from the Missouri trip the Bear Cats trounced Carthage College for the third conference vi ctory. After appearing somewhat life- less in the early part of the game, the Davis-men led the half and re- turned with an intensified defense. This was too much for the Carthage squad. At Alton the Purple annexed another victory in a one-sided game against the Shurtleff Pioneers. The use of reserves was prominent in ihis game. Captain Newcom again led the scoring attack with sixteen points. Although the Rolla Miners came for revenge they suffered a second defeat at the hands of the Bear Cats. The game opened with the char- acteristic whirlwind playing. Although greatly outclassed in size, 1926 The McKENDREAN Fighting Little Magill showed excellent scoring ability in this as well as in the other games. Being consistent w T ith tradition the Southern Illinois Normal Quin- tet, probably played the best game of the season against the Purple. The Davis scoring-machine was barely able to hold its own during the fore part of the battle. However, Red Berst broke a tie in the second period, which started the winning. A fast aggregation from the Maryville Teachers College afforded the Bear Cats some keen competition for the third game of the week. The consistent and repeated scoring on both sides ended the first period with a 10-10 score. By the end of the 21-18 victory the fans had witnessed one of the most hotly contested engagements of the season. The last conference game at home was a victory over the Shurtleff squad again, although three of the regulars were on the bench. In spite of the fact that the Pioneers started the scoring early, the Davis squad had doubled the score at the half. Thereafter the score continually piled up until a 49-20 victory was reached. The seventh conference victory over the Southern Illinois Normal squad compared favorably to the game with the Pioneers. The opening, strong, offensive play of the teachers was soon quenched by Carter if it successfully encountered the floor guarding of Isom, — all of which was too much for the Egyptians. The thirteenth consecutive victory was collected from Lincoln Col- lege at Lincoln. From the start to the finish of the encounter the teams alternated for the lead in the scoring. The Railsplitters proved much more invincible than in the earlier game, and it took the best efforts of the Bear Cats to conquer them. Playing in the second game of an unpromising road-trip, the Purple victors received the first taste of defeat when they bowed to the Western Teachers of Macomb. The opponents, however, did not have an easy vic- tory. Neither did the untiring efforts of the fighting Bear Cats keep Carthage from administering a defeat in the final conference game of the season. The hottest and probably the best game of the season was the last game with Concordia Seminary of St. Louis. The Purple squad showed the disastrous effects of the intensive strain for the conference title, and after a very fast and hard fought game the Bear Cats dropped the battle to the visitors. Displaying excellent ability in passing and shooting, Cap- tain Newcom played his last college basketball in this game. He had led his team through the most successful basketball season in years. 1926 The McKENDREAN James Newcom — Monk Captain, Forward Fighting from whistle to whistle Monk was good for a basket from any part of the floor. He was a true star of the game during every minute. John Isom — Wop Guard, Capt.-Elect Wop has played three years with the Purple squad and every year he shows marked improvement. A fast man he broke up play after play for the oppo- nents. M ayo Magill — ' ' Mac Forward Fast and tricky Mac was a surprise to any one who tried to stop him. A: accurate man on basket-shooting. The McKENDREAN Frank Runyan — ' ' Jake ' ' Guard This was Jake ' s first season. An excel- lent man on defense who generally broke through an offense at the right time. Donald Berst — Red Center Red was steady as an old horse. Could not take part in the last few games be- cause of injuries, but always played a hard, fighting game. James Martin Forward Made a fast running mate for either Monk or Mac. Although coming out late he added much to the team ' s scoring force. 1926 The McKENDREAN s •• m Kay Carter Guard During his three years at McKendree Ray has proved invaluable on defense un- der the basket. He was a real factor in discouraging opposing forwards. Perry Sullixs (Prof.) Forward Old Prof., a McK star came back strong after a season out of the game and im- proved steadily throughout the season. Wensel Brown (Brownie) Guard He was true proof of the saying that good things come in little parcels. i --: z3Z3sz: 1926 PasdraU JUtnetti During the 1924 season no baseball te am was organized at McKen- dree. However, the class of ' 28 brought an influx of baseball material, and since several letter-men are again doing good work, the Purple bids fair for a promising baseball squad. Although the team worked well together, the first four games of the season were lost. The first of these defeats was registered in St. Louis by Washington University and was duplicated here by the same oppo- nents on the following week. In concluding this same week the Purple lost to Concordia and Eden Seminaries of St. Louis by scores of 12-6 and 10-7 respectively. The remaining games of the season were two engagements with Shurtleff and one with Concordia, Ewiug College, and Eden in the order named. 1926 The McKENDREAN I 1 M M .— I I I M 1 .HK ' ' -VrU £he fetch ' (Uaw of Hi 2 5 Track Review (1924) The first evidence of a hard working track team for 1924 was shown in the triangluar meet in St. Louis between Washington, Rolla and the Purple. In this meet Washington took first place and McKendree second. The Purple received first honors with a large score in a similar meet when Shurtleff and Western Military Academy were the opponents. The third appearance of the McKendree athletes was the participa- tion of the Medley relay team in the Drake Relays. In the Bradley State meet held at Peoria, Goode tallied a first in the javelin and the relay team placed. Early in the 1925 season Goode, the Purple javelin thrower, made an admirable showing in the Drake Relays by counting second honors in this sport. Among the meets booked for the 1925 season there were two dual meets with Shurtleff and a triangular meet with Ewing College and South- ern Illinois Normal University. 1926 The McKENDREAN ®Ite ii lttl) JX mural 3fntcrschoUisttc The eighth annual McKendree Interscholastic was held on May the second. It was marked by the general increase in successfulness, which has been characteristic of each of the consecutive previous meets. These occasions have always offered an outlet or climax for the best track and field athletes of Central and Southern Illinois high schools. Thirty-six high schools entered contestants in the 1925 Interscholastic, representing an increase of three schools over the 1924 meet. This fact, as well as the breaking of six standing records, illustrates the successful- ness of this eighth event. The records broken were in the shot-put, jave- lin, 440 yard run, 220 yard dash, discus, and the relay. The records in the 440 and 220 has been standing since 1916. In the track and field events Eldorado led the scoring with twenty- four and one half points. Staunton followed with a half point less, while Carlinville finished in third place. Votaw of Mt. Carmel received individual honors by amassing eleven points. Competing in the largest Interscholastic tennis tournament ever held at McKendree, Centralia won the doubles and Mascoutah the singles. The intellectual meet was marked by a record number of contestants and the excellent talent displayed. Centralia High School carried first honors with a total of eighteen points, while Eldorado and O ' Fallon tied for second and third with six points each. The ninth Interscholastic will be held the first Saturday in May, 1926. 1926 m Yea Bear ! Yea Cats ! Yea Yea ! Bear-Cats ! The McKENDREAN Hc|fetttas fells Rah! Rah! Rah! Hip! Hi! Hee, Rip Boom! Zip Boom! Mc-Ken-dree ! Purple! White! McKendree Fight! Purple! White! McKendree Fight! Purple! White! McKendree Fight! Purple! White! McKendree Fight! S-U-C-C-E-S-S Is the way to spell Success Who shall have it? Can ' t you see? Nobody else but Mc-Ken-dree! Siss ! Boom! Ah-—! McKendree! McKendree! Wow- M-M-, M-C-K, E-E, E-N-D, R-R, R-E-E ! Team! Team! Team! McKendree! Locomotive Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! McKendree! McKendree! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! McKendree! McKendree! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! McKendree! McKendree! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! McKendree! McKendree! 1926 The McKENDREAN %m Will ano Testament of tltc ©lass of 2 We, the members of the Class of ' 25, being of sound mind, clear judg- ment, and lawful age, do hereby will and bequeath the following property to the designated heirs, to wit : To the Class of ' 26, our privileges, which were ours as Seniors, and our front seats in chapel. To the Freshies of the coming year, our ac- quired tendency to hard work. To the student body as a whole, we leave the love, friendship, and good will which the faculty has bestowed on us. The following individual students with grace and reverence hereby kindly bequeath the following personal properites, to wit : Helen Young — her monopoly on Bill Sawyer to, no one, so she says. Delta Jessop — her good grades, to Billie Denbeaux. Fern Van Ness — her Freshman admirer, to any one of the Senior girls of ' 26 who will promise not to lead him astray. Opal Hartline — her red hair, to Peggy Smith. Pete Akers— Wants to leave so much that space can not be spared to print it. Harold Calhoun— his teaching ability, to the sub-collegiate faculty. J. Wendell Dunn — his recipe for breaking hearts, to Roscoe Hollis. Larry Freeman — refuses to leave anything but his rep, which is bad enough, to Dorothy Harmon. Sydney Frey — his chemistry assistantship, to Lenis. Frank Harris — his ability as a student pastor, to Bill Mowe. Guy Karnes — his raven hair, to Jerry Hause. Henry Mais — his reckless hilarity, to Bob Stephens. Jim Newcom — his athletic prowess, to Percy Hill. Frederick Stelzriede — his studious habits, to Bob Adair. John Zimmerman — his oratorical ability and spectacles to Wop Isom. SENIOR CLASS OF ' 25 Witnesses: Leonard Metcalf Helen Colwell. 1926 The McKENDREAN (the (Calendar Sept. 8. Registration begins, lots of new students. Many happy reunions. 9. Ten cent picture show Yankee Consul. 10. Classes begin. Many moans. Y. M. and Y. W. acquaintance social. 11. Y. W. tea. Epwoith League entertains students. Some new catters begin work. 12. Lany Freeman elected president of the Student Association. Defense Day program, with F ' rexie the main speaker. Clio open session. 13. Lebanon Home Coming. Madri Gras. 14. All students, especially the new ones, go to Sunday School and Church. 15. The Man from Brodney ' s. 17. Joint meeting of Y. M. and Y. W., Prexie speaks. Chapel seated. 18. Helen and Bill went to town. 19. Literary societies meet. Date night at Clark Hall. 20. Saturday classes already a bore. 22. Ray Goode starts the season by breaking his ankle. 23. Guy Karnes lsans on Speed too hard. Dr. Renner gets the job. 24. Y. W. has Geneva meeting. Y. M. also met. 25. Pep meeting on the back campus. More catters begin work. 26. Class fight. Wop gets Freshman flag from tower. Cookie Smith and Red Berst tangle. 27. Faculty has steak fry. Enthusiasm dampened. Cats join the party. 29. The 40th door found in the chapel. 30. Clio Kid Party. Oct. 1. Zimmerman leads Y. M. Subject Campus Code. 2. Y. W. sells sandwiches after chapel. Hard luck for the boys in training. 3. Rolla at Rolla. We lost 27-0. Wait till next year. Philo and Flato open sessions. 4. Pi Kappa Delta installation. We are Theta chapter. 7. Y. M. and Y. W. want money. They got it too. 8. Karnes and Bailey go to Pecria in the old Buick. Y. M. conference. 10. McK., 88. Ewing 0. Clio open session. 12. Freshman history class learns that America was discovered on this data. 13. Pompeii has her last days in the chapel. 15. The Ideal College Man in Y. M. More sandwiches. One man breaks training by eating one. 17. Illinois College 0, McK. 0. We won. Culver Stocton cleans the Cubs, 38-12. 18. Hope they don ' t have Saturday classes in heaven. 20. Another blue Monday. No picture show. 21. The new pipe crgan dedicated by Mr. Davis of Christ Church Cathedral of St. Louis. 22. Joint Y. M. and Y. W. meeting. 23. Bear due to arrive. Doesn ' t come. Daszko and Adair elected to Press Club. 1926 The McKENDREAN ' Mac is bear custodian. Poor bear. Committees for ' Home Coming- day appointed. E. I. S. N. U., 0, McK., 17. The bear came over the mountain. No school. The Pioneer Trails in chapel. The bear disappears. Big bear hunt. No school. Shurtleff invaded. Y M. and Y. W. meet. Bear got the granary door open. We play Blackburn. B., 0. McK., 39. Lady Godiva. Fresh party. Freshmen and the cops win scrap. Dean Baker leads Y. M. Bear named Lady Clio. Lincoln 3, Mck. 16. Open sessions. Everybody ' s Grumpy. Big pep meeting after Y. Steinway piano graces the chapel. Clio opens session. Bear Cats roll Carthage, 13-0. Blondy almost makes a touchdown. Try-out for women ' s debate teams. Embryo journalists take hand at editing the Review. We all clean up ready for company. McKendree Home Coming. Senator Deneen here. Carbondale 6, McK. 42. Movies taken. Ernest Gamble Company entertain us. Monty Bank holds a lucky race in chapel — all laugh. Bear Cats clean up Pioneers, 26-0. Win state championship. Vacation begins. There is no place like home. Lots cf turkey. Business men hosts to the McKendree Bear Cats. Press Club moves. 35 men and no women come out for Basketball. Ye Old Time Country Scule at the H. S. Auspices Y. M. Clio open session. Department of music and expression in first public recital. Joint Y. M. and Y. W. Prof. Crisp leads. Dec Murdoch confesses. Cupid sure did a quiet job. Co-eds beat Greenville 30% -29%. Some debate. Big sleet storm. Dorothy Dee has a birthday. Age 11111 Men ' s debating teams chosen. Miles Standish calls. Freshmen write their letters to Santa. Students return from Christmas vacation. School begins. Mrs. Behymer leads the Y. W. Clio open session. F ' ete Akers makes an attempt at poetry. David Copperfield. Annual staff appointed. Miss Wilson leads the Y. W. Lincoln 17, McKendree 24. Macomb 39, McKendree 49. 1926 The McKENDREAN Thirty cents is a whole lot to pay to see My Man. Bear cage benefit. Miss Nixon led Y. W. Annual staff holds its first meeting. The McKendree film and Zimmie ' s brother entertain us in the chapel. Bear Cats roll Carthage. Flying Squadron at the Methodist church. Finals begin today. Everybody crams. Exams! Poor Freshmen. Survivors go to Alton to see the McKendree-Shurtleff game. We won. More exams! ! And still we are pestered with exams! ! ! Big bunch leave for home over week end. Feb. 2. Registration. Everybody that did not flunk gets to stay. 3. McKendree versus Rclla. Another victory. 4. First meeting of classes in new semester. 5. Dr. Stitt Wilson speaks in chapel and at Y. M. and Y. W. Subject, The Failure of Modern Education. 6. McKendree has her own teapot dome scandal. St. Clair Harris elect- ed Student Prexie. 7. Review changes hands. Bear-Cats versus Green Devils. 8. Professor Kinison mired down. 9. More scandal. 10. Honor roll for first semester read in chapel. 11. Everything quieting down. Lefty Davis signs contract with Centenary College. Mrs. Yost lead Y. W. 12. Press Club banquet. Big eats. Some of the faculty go to hear John R. Mott. 13. Friday. Slate for new officers of Student Association read in chapel. Isobel Thcbum Auxiliary has party for girls. 14. McKendree wallops Shurtleff to tune of 49-14. Some girls get valentines. 16. Mollycoddle at chapel. 17. We wonder what caused Prof ' s frogs to die. 18. Miss Pierson has charge of Y. W. 19. Philo Exhibition. 20. Clio Exhibition. A few boys go to Carbondale by hand. 23. Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall. Real treat of the season. 24. Co-eds pledged to Pi Kappa Delta. Big pep meeting. 25. Dean Baker calls the students??? down in chapel. Mrs. Crisp leads Y. W. 27. Dr. Hall speaks at chapel, and in afternoon to the men and women. Mar. 2. Revival meetings begin. Dr. Brasher has charge. Picture show adver- tised. 3. More revival. 4. Good ones still attending revival. 5. Meetings continue. 6. McKendree versus Concordia. We lose. 8. Doctor Brasher preaches on The Crucifixion and Atonement. 9. The King of Wild Horses in chapel. First practice of Annual Play, Clarence. 10. Second recital by Department of Music and Expression. 11. Y. W. elects new officers. 1926 The McKENDREAN Friday. McKendree-Greenville Debate. We lost. There ' s a reason. See date. Play practice. Y. W. banquet. All the Irish wear a bit of green. Professor Schuenemann talks to Y. M. and Y. W. Subject, The World Court. Campaign for Annual in chapel. Cyclone disaster in Southern Illinois. Concern among students as to the extent of the disaster. Captain Blood comes to see us. Dr. Landrith speaks on America First for World Weal. Cleanup day. Prof. Burns takes some pictures. Delta Jessop elected May Queen. Dr. Harmon goes to Burlington, Iowa to hold revival. First flowers of Spring. Everybody becomes Girl Shy. Lloyd does his stuff. Helen Colwell gets a diamond. Lenis beat her by getting hers March 7. Professor Burns ' mother leads Y. W. Scandal sheet appears. April Fool. Sawyer and Akers eat wild onions. May Queen attendants chosen. Professor Stowell reads modern version of Paul Revere ' s Ride. Philo and Plato open session. Epworth League wiener roast. A picture show with a lesson. Clarence practices at Singer Hall. Ethel Morris reads an Easter story. Easter vacation. How many Easter eggs did you get? Oh! ! C-L-A-R-E-N-C-E ! ! Shall the law be enforced? by Johnson and son. Satch and Peter- son pledged to Pi Kappa Delta. Oratorical contest. Zim and Pete place second. Wesley Barry puts on a fight in chapel. Record attendance at Sunday school. Movies taken. THE REVIEW COMES OUT ON TIME. May Fete. Early arrivals for Interscholastic appear. Delegates leave for Champaign. Interscholastic. Baree Son of Kazan. Y. W. initiates new officers. Martha by Department of Music. Semester exams. Clio Exhibition. Baccalaureate sermon. Plato exhibition. Plato exhibition. Philo exhibition. Joint Board meeting. 4. Commencement day. Alumni reception. Clio Triennial. 1926 f The McKENDREAN STANDING DATES Prof. Burns: — Chapel movies. Mon- days. Monk Newcomb: — Every night, en- tertaining Euth. St. Clair Harris: — Real often. Ted Search: — Every night, any place. Sidney Frey : — Chemistry laboratory every day. Barbara Crabbs: — All the time with Opal. Bill Sawyer: — Every Sunday — Ceme- tery. John Hall: — Daily under marked tree on South campus. Billie and Peggy: — Every night, down town. Harold Kay: — After dinner at Freshours. Parson Brown: There is entirely too much slang used now days. Harold Kay: I agree with you. I knew a girl last summer and all she said to me was, ' Cut it out. ' Hill: Is Adelaide going ou ' t this evening? The Other End of the Telephone: Yes, sir. Hill: Do you know whether I am going ' with her? Sylvia: (At Basketball game) : On, why did they put Frank out of the game? Fern Van Ness: For holding. Sylvia: Oh, isn ' t that just like Frank. Abie, mein son, vy for you go up stairs two steps at a time? Vy papa, to safe mein shoe leath- er. Veil, be careful and don ' t split your pants. Dorothy Dee, at butcher-shop: I want to buy a chicken. Butcher: Very well! Would you want a pullet? Dorothy: No, I ' ll carry it. Harry M., as he catches a cushion thrown from the window of the gii dorm. You follow, dear, I will catch you. Tod, (to Mildred) : There lias been something trembling on my lipr for over a month. Mildred: Yes, I see. Why don ' t you shave it off? At the circus the people wondered ft the delay. Said a live-looking newsboy: They ain ' t going to be no show today. Why not? Cause the elephant stepped on the coffee-pot and they can ' t find the grounds. Prof. McClure (in lab.) : Being as it is hard to get enough alcohol for you all, I will perform the experiment my- self. (Selfish man!) Lowry: I play only by ear. F ' rof. Large: Well, don ' t you ev°r have the earache? 1926 m The McKENDREAN JVutotjvapIts 1926 The McKENDREAN AlttOlU ' ctpItS 1926 LEBANON, TJOLLEoL ILLINOIS The McKENDREAN Frof. Kinison: Now Adair, give us a quotation from the Bible. Bob, promptly: And Judas went forth and killed himself. Prof. Kinison: Good, now another one. Beb, more promptly: Go thou and do likewise. We ' d like to know who this man Anno Domini is; he ' s built a lot of col- lege dormitories. Prof. Kinison : Israelites? Who defeated the Brownie: I don ' t know; I never fol- low those bush league teams. HOW IT IS DONE F — ieree lessons L — ate hours U — nexpected exams N — othing prepared K — id flunks. Bob: No, I don ' t want a large pic- ture. Photographer: All right, now close your mouth. I kiss her so lightly In just the proper way Then whispered most politely Respondez si vous plait. Adelaide : You never can believe all you hear. Mary: No, but you can repeat it. Old Mr. Alligator: Well, well, my lad; what are you going to be when you grow up? Little Alligator: Oh, a traveling bag, [ guess. Love is like eating mushrooms; you don ' t know whether it ' s the real thing until it ' s too late. 1926 The McKENDREAN To those who talk and talk, This proverb should appeal, The steam that blows the whistle, Can never turn a wheel. McClure (Teaching class in Organic; : What is gun-cotton, Percy? Percy: Gun-cotton is what soldiers put in their ears before they shoot off their guns. We say Amen to this: The annual is a great invention. The school gets all the fame ; The printer gets all the money; The staff gets all the blame; (You ' ve heard tha t before? Oh, well, for that matter, so have we.) Sylvia: Why don ' t you have a mirror in your vanity case, Mildred? Mildred: Don ' t need it I carry one of my photographs in it. Guy Karnes: Just One! Dr. Walton (from window upstairs) ' It ' s nearly two, young man. Abe Alcorn: Mother, may I go out and play? Mrs. Alcorn: What! with those holes in your stockings? Abe: No; with the little boy next door. The pale, proud girl turned hautily, He held a glittering knife in his hand. Have you no heart? she asked in a low, even tone. No, he growled. Then give me a pound of sausage. ' Lenis: How do you like Miss Nixon? Sid: Oh so, so; but she seems to have a one track mind. Lenis: How come? Sid: She thinks there ' s only one way to spell a word. Lady of the house: How much for this brush? Harris: Three dollars. Lady: Couldn ' t you sell it to me cheaper? Harris: Sure I could, but I couldn ' t make so much profit. Editor-in-Chief turned this joke in, and what could a poor joke editor do? But there really is a sort of a point, if you look up Hamlet, Act V, Scene II, Line 366. There isn ' t really much difference be- tween an optimist and pessimist. The optimist says as the rising bell rings, The beginning of another day, and che pessimist, the end of another night. Prof. Kinison (to Noble McKnight) : Where is Solomon ' s temple? Noble: Sir, do you think I don ' t know anything? Prof.: Where is it, then? Noble: Why, on the side of his head, of course. Dean Baker: Describe the manners of the Germans. Red Brown: They have none. 1926 The McKENDREAN (fur jRt$en!)tree A College ' mid plain is standing, standing there from olden days, The Pioneer of the prairies, first in untrodden ways, For service and Christian culture, for efficiency she stands, lit r sons and daughters praise Iter, with voices, hearts and hands. Chorus: Hail to thee our dear old McKendree, May we always loyal be, It ' s a song of praise we ' ll raise to thee, Alma Mater ' , dear old M-C, May we ever own thee true and wise and right, Honor Purple and the White, And for victor we ' ll always fight, ' Till we win for old M-C K. Enduring and strong she stands there, stands upon our Col- lege Hill, Though others may outnumber, she holds the first place ' still, For beauty and truth and knowledge, and for service with- out hound. Then let us raise our voices, until the plains resound. Chorus: 1926 The McKENDREAN DAUMUELLER ' S Music and Gift Shop LEBANON, ILL. Welcomes You Kodaks Kodak Films Fountain Pens Eversharp Pencils Stationery Everything in Music Candies Bulk, Bars, Packages Busy Bee Morse ' s Park Tilford Bunte ' s 1926 If The McKENDREAN GAS OIL E. C. SAGER GARAGE Sole dealers in Overland and Willys Knight STORAGE REPAIR Wop Isom: — Her father must be fruit seller. Jack: — How come? Wop: — She ' s the berries. Cy Sawyer: — Gee, my girl is a beaut Vic Haines: — Remember beauty only skin deep. Cy: — Well, I ' m no cannibal. Grantham: — I am going- to grow a mustache and I wonder what color it will be when it comes out. Gaskins: — At the rate it is growing now I would think it would be gray. Prof. Burns: — Describe the habitat of the tapeworm. E. L. : — I don ' t know, but I think that it is in damp, dark places. Any girl in the dorm (walking down the street) : — Would you like to see where I was vaccinated? He (with enthusiasm) : — Sure! Girl (pointing to an old house) : — Well, right there. Do you think we can squeeze in here? he asked, as he helped her on the crowded street car. But she was a McKendree Girl. Of couise not! she cried. Dean Nixon might be in here, too, and see us. Josephine Shea: How long can a goose stand on one leg? Walter Bailey: I don ' t know; how long? Josephine: Try it and find out! Wm. Monken Mercantile Implement Co. Dealers in Dry Goods, Shoes, Groceries, General Merchandise Always the best for the money. LEBANON, ILL. 1926 The McKENDREAN BUICK SAYRE MOTOR CO. Where the College folks and their friends like to stop GOODYEAR PIERCE s y r-- :35S? 1926 The McKENDREAN DINNER LEBANON CAFE Day and Night Service More For Less Money FOUNTAIN LUNCH Rag-land Childerson, Props SANDWICHES Photographer: — Look pleasant, Mr. Zimmerman. Camera : — Click. Photographer: — All right, Mr. Zim- merman, you may resume your natural expression. And I ' ll bring ' up the rear, s Rowell as he pulled the mule ' s tail. Dean Robinson (to Mary K. and Lela S. ) : — Goodness, don ' t you girls ever sweep under the bed? Lela. — Why, yes, Dean, we sweep everything- under it. Troubles never come singly, said Black as he walked into John ' s room. Who ' s your companion? ' John without looking up. replied Camilla R. : — Do you like indoor sports? Eunice M. : — Yes, if they go home early. Doyle had been quite ill. One day Doctor Renner called and found him in h bath tub. Why man, are you crazy? You must be anxious to die. No I ain ' t, protested Doyle, but didn ' t you say that last medicine must be taken in water? It ' s simply nothing- in my young- life, said the Freshman as he got back his first examination paper. Physiology, calling his mate: — Hy- gene. The Cream of Quality THE PUREST, FRESHEST MILK Delivered to Your Door Daily Milk, the Ideal Food for All Ages L. S. Langenwalter 1926 The McKENDRBAN FORD The Universal Car GERSTENECKER RROS. Authorized Ford and Fordson Dealers Accessories and Supplies Kinloch 56 LEBANON, ILL. W. H. Gerstenecker R. H. Gerstenecker s-. The McKENDREAN USE FUNEROL Mrs. B. Sickley, 8 Too Much Avenue, Indigestion, Iowa, writes: I wish to be one of the many riters to tell of my marked improvaments due to the efficiency of yor wonderful remedy. Three years ago I was a complete wreck. I was a victim of acute harmonica, internal revenue, and a host of other suburban attacks too numerous 2 mention. At times my head pained me so that I was forced to use crutches, and on examining my eyes the doctor told me that I was forced to be totally deaf in two years. My nerves were in such a terrible state that for months I could not pass a gravy dish at the dinner table. I was utterly unable co prepare meals for my family, and this forced the cook to leave. My full weight fell off so perceptibly that I was forced to wear galoshes to keep me on the ground. At last I heard of your wonderful cure and sent for a bottle of Funerol. I had only swallowed three spoonsful when I realized that behind the clouds there was a silver lining. Even the conductor on the; street car noticed the change. All of my former ills have disappeared except one; I am still dizzy, but I feel confident that nine more gallons of Funerol, which has saved so many, will bannish my last regret. (Signed) Mrs. B. Sickley. Thousands of these letters pour into our office every day. Simply mail us your name and collar size along with two dollars in stamps and we will mail you free of charge the wonderful Funerol which has saved so many from old age and decrepitude. —Adv. BLUMENSTEIN BROS. Quality Sausages BEEF PORK VEAL LARD HAMS BACON Lebanon, Illinois 1926 CITY DAIRIES DE LUXE ICE CREAM The McKENDREAN LIGGETT NORRIS CHOCOLATES Student Headquarters FOR Toilet Requisites, Spalding Athletic Goods Eversharp and Parker Pencils Parker and Waterman Fountain Pens Eastman and Ansco Cameras and Supplies Text Books, School Supplies and Stationery THE LEBANON DRUG COMPANY The Rexall Store PUREST DRUGS 1926 The McKENDREAN Margaret Robinson : — Ray was the goal of my ambition, but — Grace Brown: — But what? Margaret: — Father kicked the goal. Sizemore : — Why did you tell her that I was a fool? Gaskins : — Gee, I ' m sorry — was it a secret? Joe Hortin: — How can I keep my toes from going to sleep? Faul: — Don ' t let them turn in. Kenneth Ripple: — What makes you think that the Greeks practiced disarm- ament? Earl Hussong: — Look how they made poor Venus. SAYINGS OF THE PROFS. Miss Patmore: — Queen Elizabeth was tall and thin but she was a stout Prot- estant. Prof. Vick: — Lincoln wrote the Get- tysburg address riding to Washington on an envelope. Prof. Dolly: Would it be correct to call the cook the Secretary of the In- terior? Lacquement (excited) : — What bell is that? Jack Haskins: — That one right up there in the tower. Of all sad words of tongue or pen typewriter or Victrola, The worst are these, You take again This semester ' s Espanola. c. B. PEACH Dry Goods, Furnishings, Variety Goods LEBANON, ILL. We specialize 3 in Underwear, Hosiery, Men ' s and Boys ' Caps, Overalls— Work Pants Exclusive Agents for Ever Fast Fabrics and Arrow Hosiery You need our smiling, cheerful service and — We need i four business 1926 McKENDREAN i THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LEBANON, ILLINOIS May We Serve You? COURTEOUS TREATMENT f O h : o ON THE SQUARE PROMPT SERVICE MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM 1926 Guy Magill: — I know two girls namec Hazel. Malcolm Ripple: — Which Hazel? Ted Jacobs: — Are you taking good care of that cold? M. B. : — Indeed I am. I ' ve had it for six weeks and it is as good as new. TWO LETTERS Dear Dad: — Roses are red, Violets are blue ; Send me 50 P. D. Q. Dear Son : — Roses are red, Carnations are pink; Send you 50? Well— I ' ll think. The McKEJSTOREAISr What is a Latin Race, Rockey Rockey: — It must be a race between a Latin Pony and a Teacher ' s goat. Miss Harper (in Bridal Chorus): — You tenors must be careful not to slide cff from he aven. How-r-chances 4-2-nite 2-c-u. U-no-y R-u-on. Percy Hill: — Hungray Adelaide? A. Graham : — Yes Siam. Ch, all right, I ' ll Fiji. Lebanon Ice and Fuel Company A. J. KECK, Mgr. 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AMBULANCE— FUNERAL PARLORS 1926 The Freshman English class was in- structed to compose a sentence using the words defeat, deduct, defense and detail. After the customary roll had been called Prof. Shipp asked all of those who had completed the sentence to please raise their hands. There was only one volunteer. All right, Mr. Smith, you may read your sentence to the class, commanded Prof. Shipp. Irving Smith: — De feet of de duck went over de fence before de tail. Prof. McClure (in chemistry): — If I wasn ' t full of gas I would collapse. Motor car, Engine dead, Town afar Bad words said. UE LUXE BED SPRINGS— ROME QUALIT The McKENDREAN The LEBANON GARAGE Automobile Livery, Storage and Repair Work Accessories and Supplies C. W. SIEGEL, Prop. F. L. LEIBER, Mgr. Agents for DODGE, STUDEBAKER DAY AND NIGHT SERVICE 1926 The McKENDREAN A Friend General Merchandise C. HEER Quality Goods Edna Kinsey: — It was certainly fine of you, Daniel, to send me those flowers. They were so fresh that there was still a little dew on them. Gerlach: — I know. But I ' m to pay that next week. Prof. Shipp (in English Class) : — Mr. Sawyer, form a sentence in which you use the first person. Cy: — Adam lived in the Garden of Eden. Black (coming around corner of Chapel with a lollypop in his mouth) : — The prettiest girl in school gave me this. Lela Sites: — I never done it. Plumber: — I ' ve come to fix the old tub in the kitchen. Mary Mason : — Oh, mamma, here ' s the doctor to see the cook. Conductor (to Co-Ed) : — Sail right lady, you can ride on your face. Violet H.: — Thank you, Conductor, but I ' d rather sit down. Bill Mowe : I ' ve got a new siren f oi my car. Grantham: That so? What happen- ed to the little blond? ' Guest: What a splendid dinner! I don ' t get one like this very often. Bill Sawyer: We don ' t either. Judge : — Ten days or ten dollars — take your choice. John Hall: — I ' ll take the money, your honor. The Saddest Words— (The words I hate) Are, these, Get up! It ' s after eight. McKENDREE REVIEW Published weekly bv McKendree College Press Club 1926 The McKENDREAN The Home of Good Things to Eat FREY ' S BAKERY BREAD ROLLS FRUITS CANDIES Raisin Bread a Specialty We Bake Hams CAKES i 1926 m 1926 The McKENDREAN Belleville, Illinois LOCATION— St. Clair County, Illinois, 18 miles east of St. Louis, Mo., on the Illinois Central, L. N. Railroads, and the East St. Louis and Suburban (electric) Railroad. BUSINESS — Mines, Factories, and a Prosperous Busi- ness District. EDUCATION— One of the finest High Schools in the county. Modernly equipped grade schools. CHURCHES — Numerous denominations with excellent community interest ; fine buildings. IMPROVEMENTS— Gas, Electricity, Street Cars and many blocks of Fine Pavement. POPULATION 25,000 1926 The McKENDREAN Feiekert Bakery Goods Fritz Wallace Lebanon Agents Special orders given our personal attention. We Appreciate Your Patronage. PHONES: Lebanon, 107-J Belleville, 173-1773 Feiekert Bakery Belleville, Illinois Jerry: — I ' ve got a date with Bernict tonight. I wonder if I ought to shav first. Speed: — Know her very well? Jerry: — Yes, very well. Speed: — Better shave. The other night I stole a kiss My conscience hurts, alack. I think I ' ll go again tonight And put the darned thing back Hopper : — Lost my notebook. Mary: — Lost all you know? Hopper: — No, lost all my professors know. Sparkey: — What ' s that bump on the front of the car? Bill Mowe: — Oh, the radiator just had a boil. Prof. Shipp (concluding a difficult explanation) : — Is that someone smoking back there? Ted Search: — Not at all, sir. Only the fog that I ' m in. Pierson : — Where in thunder is my comb? Brown: — I don ' t know; you parted with it this morning. Dorothy Harmon: — Guy ' s new mus- tache makes me laugh. Evelyn McNeely: — Yes, it tickles me too. 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