Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 316 of the 1911 volume:

R I Sebiratimt So % Justin iEniiiui. M.. £ . BUjose untiring rfforts attb great brnotion to his work lump been an Inspiration to ns. uir. the rbitors of the unurfystour ' gratefully bebiratr this work r � H. � LIST IN RODDY W4 4 TOUCHSTONE H. Justin Roddy A Dr. H. Justin’ Roddy is a native of Landisburg. Perry County. Pennsylvania. His ancestors on the paternal side are Scotch-Irish and on the maternal side. German. Nature endowed him with the l est qualities of each people, and to-day lie is a man of whom Millcrsvillc Normal School, as his Alma Mater, and we. as his pupils, may feel justly proud. He attended Landisburg Academy, at which school his father was a teacher for many years. In 1881 he graduated from the Millersville Normal School, after which he taught in the public schools of Pennsylvania. Ret ween the time of his graduation and 1896. in which year he completed the Scientific Course, he earned the degrees of 11. I’d. and M. Pd. from his Alma Mater. Later, the degree of Ph. I), was conferred u]x n him by Kansas City University. Prom boyhood lie has been a lover and a student of nature. The promise of his lx yhood has been fulfilled, and he is to-dav an authority on many phases of Nature and Science, as is shown in the papers which he has contributed to the Scientific Society on ( frnithology. Geology.“ Physical Geography, etc. Dr. Roddy well deserves to be a member of the American Association for the advancement of Science, for he is ever ready to aid another in his researches. I)r. W alcott. Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, and the greatest authority in the world on the lower Cambrian Formations. says of him. in his work on Trilobites, I am greatly indebted to Dr. 11. Justin Roddy, of the State Normal School at Millersville. Pennsylvania. for his permission to study his collection made in Lancaster County, for the loan of specimens, and for conducting me over the areas from which his collection of Lower Cambrian fossils was collected. TOUCHSTONE 5 He lias been for many years Secretary of the Lituuean Society, of Lancaster. and, as such, has made his influence felt in geological research in this section of the State. The Millcrsville Normal museum contains one of the finest collections of birds and minerals in Eastern Pennsylvania, due to l)r. Roddy's tireless research and contributions. He i a member of the American Ornithologists Union and has contributed to the work on Birds of Pennsylvania. At tlie request of the University Publishing Company, of New York, in 1899, Dr. Roddy revised Maury’s entire series of Geographies. I11 1902, Roddy's Elementary Geography and Roddy's Complete Geography'' were published by the American Book C ompany. They are authentic and concise, showing Dr. Roddy's keen, definite methods of study, and his skill in arranging material systematically. These works are used extensively in our public schools. Dr. Roddy became a member of the Faculty at his Alma Mater in 1889 and has been a teacher at the school ever since. At present he is Preceptor. in which capacity he exercises a good influence over the lioys. He has a vigorous constitution, built up by his long tramps through the country. We. the Class of 1911. will always remerber Dr. Roddy as a man who was an inspiration and a model to us during our school days at the Millcrsville Normal. He appreciated conscientious effort and made us feel that it more than pays to do our duty. We shall remember him and his influence as the teacher who helped 11s to get the most out of school life that was worth while. A HIT OH CAMPUS NORTH OF THE I.AKK. 4 TOUCHSTONE 7 Greeting In the preparation of this volume, we have endeavored to make a concise record of those events of our Normal life which will induce fond recollections, provide recreative hours of pleasure in after years, preserve in our memories the activities of our school life, prevent class acquaintances from growing dim, and foster a higher regard for our Alma Mater. We trust that all we have here recorded will he received in the spirit in which it is given and may ever serve to promote good fellowship among the members of the Class of 1911. TOI’CHSTONK BOARD. IO TOUCHSTONE 1911-1912 Elected by Owners of “Contributors’” Stock 1909-1912 Jonas 15. Martin.....................................Lancaster, Pa. H. Edgar 3 hertz. Esq.............................Millersville, Pa. 1910-1913 H. M. Mayer..............................................Rohrerstown, Pa, 1 Ion. John H. Landis....................................Millersville. Pa. Dr. A. P . Bausman.......................................Millersville, Pa. Andrew M. Frantz. Esq.. Dr. P. V. Hiestand,..... Hon. A. V. Snadkr....... 1911-1914 ......................Lancaster, Pa. .............’........Millersville, Pa. ......................New Holland. Pa. TOUCHSTONE 11 Appointed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction 1909-1912 Dr. Daniel Fleischer..............................Columbia.'Pa. Hon. M. J. Brecht, A. M.. 5......................Lancaster. Pa. Hon. Charles I. Landis............................Lancaster. Pa. 1910-1913 Hon. John G. Homsher......................................Strasburg, Pa. Andrew F. Frantz..........................................Lancaster, Pa. Hon. Amos H. Mylin....................................Lancaster, Pa. 1911-1914 A. F. Hostettek. Esq., '70..........................Lancaster. Pa. Hon. Henry Houck, ’75.................................Lebanon. Pa. Hon. David McMullen. Esq.. ’68......................Lancaster. Pa. Officers of the Board President—David McMullen, Esq.. Lancaster. Pa. Secretary—H. Edgar Sheri .. Esq.. Millersville. Pa. Treasurer—J. V. Lansinc.er. Millersville. Pa. 4 The regular meetings f the Board of Trustees are held at the School on the first Saturday of each month. IFn fllbemonam ANDREW RUBER 1'SON BYERLY TOUCHSTONE 3 Andrew Robertson Byerly Andkkw Rohkktson Byeri.y. the subject of this sketch, was Ijorn July ( , 1833. xn North I luntingdon Township, Westmoreland C ounty, Pa. He was a son of Adam Byerly. Ilis grandfather. Rev. James Rowers, who was a Presbyterian minister, is said to have been the tirst ordained minister west of the Alleghenies. Most of the early part of Dr. Byerly s life was spent on his father's farm. He attended the conrron schools during the winter until his seventeenth year. Before coming to Millersville he also spent one session at Merrittstown Presbyterian Academy and one at Jefferson College. at Canonsburg. He entered the Lancaster County Normal School in April. 1857. and was assigned to the Junior year of the Scientific C ourse. He attended the full session of twenty-two weeks. There was no graduating class in 1857. but what was called a commencement was held and Dr. Byerly was chosen as valedictorian. He returned for the Senior year and completed the course, being one of the lir-t graduates of the Lancaster County Normal School. His collegiate work was done at W ashington and Jefferson College, where he received his degree. 1 .afavette College conferred uj on hi n the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. He began his work as a teacher in a subscription school, which he himself conducted, in the spring of 1850. The next fall he took up the work in his home school and taught here for six successive terms. In the seventh year he took a neighlmring school of a longer term. He never finished this term, coming to Millersville to attend what was then the Lancaster County Normal School. Upon graduating in the Scientific Course, he was retained as a teacher bv Prof. Wickcrshatn. The school was afterwards changed to a State Normal School and Dr. Byerly continued as an instructor at this institution up to a short time before his � 4 TOUCHSTONE death, with the exception of nine months' service in the Union Army as a captain of a company in the I22d Regiment, I . V. He served in various departments and taught Mathematics. Astronomy, a full college course in Latin and Greek, German and English Grammar. Etymology and the Bible. Dr. Byerly was an elder in the First Presbyterian Church, of Lancaster. He became a member of the Long Run Presbyterian Church, near his early home, about i860; into this church he had been received by baptism in childhood. He was quite regular in church attendance and walked to and from church in Lancaster nearly every Sabbath before there was any mode of conveyance on that day. He took turns with Professors Wickersham, Brooks and Hull in Sabbath lectures at the Normal. Dr. Ityerly was an exemplary Christian and. as such, exerted ; wholesome and helpful influence u]x n those with whom he came in touch. He wrote many lectures and addresses, which he delivered, and also the memoirs of John V. Montgomery and of Ja r.es P. Wickersham. His wife was Annie Eliza Hershey. Tlu ir union was blessed with eight children, of whom four survive: May M.; Dr. Paul R., a dentist in Lancaster; Robert C. a student in theology at Princeton, and Ethel, teaching at Manhattan. Kan. Dr. P.yerly died January 7. 1911, having reached the age of 77 years. 6 months and 1 day. To persons who have never been connected with this school Dr. P.yerly will possibly be known only as an instructor in Latin, but to those of us who have come under his influence, who have sat under his instruction. who have been in his classes, both during the week and on Sunday morning in Bible class, and who have met with him in our Sunday evening prayer meeting and other services of a religious nature he will be more than an instructor. The time may j ossiblv come when we shall have forgotten all the Latin we ever learned here, but there are lessons which have l een taught and lived bv our departed teacher which will never be forgotten—his two precepts. “Honor bright and thorough work ; his patience with the slow pupil: his devotion to his work; his active interest in our religious services: his loyalty to the cause of Christ—these are qualities TOUCHSTONE which gave him the well-deserved title of “the grand old man” of the institution and which furnish us with lessons to be learned and practiced and never to be forgotten. For God. for home, for native land”—how applicable to him is this quotation! I)r. Lyte has said of him: “All through his life, and I knew him well, in his daily tasks, in the performance of his school duties, in his everyday relations with those about him. as in his religious life, in church and in his Bible class, the one question that seemed to be asked by him was. Is it right? If the answer was an affirmative one. he knew his duty, and he did it. His work is ended, and when all human records of it have sunk into oblivion the imperishable record carved into the immortal lives of his students will 'till be bright. r SHRUBBERY ALONG THF, WALK NORTH OI; TUB BRIDGE OK. KI.IP1IAI.KT ORAM l.YTK, A. M., PH. f) TOUCHSTONE 10 Ei.iphai.et Oram Lyte. A. M.f Ph. I). Principal, A. M.: Franklin and Marshall. 1878; Ph. I).. Franklin and Marshall. 1887: M. S. and l� . S.. Millersville: served in Union Army. 1861-’65; graduated Millersville State Normal School. i8 8 and 1876; taught at same institution. 1868-1887; studied with Colonel Parker at Martha's Vineyard Institute; was a student under President G. Stanley Hall at Clark University. Author of Practical Hook-keeping, (iranvrar and Composition, Elementary English. Elements of (Irarmar and Composition. State Normal Schools of the United States, and a number of Ixtoks on Music. President of Pennsylvania State Teachers’ Association, 1891 ; President of National Educational Association. 1899; Member of National Council since 1890: Life Director N. K. A.; Member of American Academy of Political and Social Science; Pennsylvania Historical Association; l.anca ter County Historical Society; Member of University Club. Philadelphia; United Service Club; soldier and officer in Civil War; member C. A. R.. Me;i her Loyal Legion, member A. P. 20 TOUCHSTONE GEORGE W. H 1 1-1.. A. M.. I’ll. D. Head of the Department of Mathematics. 1883 to the present time. Graduated from Strashurg High School. 1871 : later graduated from Millersville State Normal School, Regular Course. 1874. Scientific Course, 1875: received degrees of A. M.. 1885. and I'h. 1).. [886. from University of Illinois. Was Assistant I’rofcssor of Mathematics at Millersville. i875-‘82 : Superintendent of Huntingdon Public Schools, 1882-83. Author of Mental Arithmetic. Elementary Arithmetic. Complete Arithmetic. Elementary Algebra, Complete Algebra, and Plane and Solid Geometry. Took course in theo'ogy and was ordained regular minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1884. John W. Lansinc.er, M. S. Registrar—Graduated in Elementary Course. 1879: Scientific Course. 1886: Instructor in different departments. 1879-1905. Treasurer of the School since 1888; Business Manager and Treasurer since i9°5- TOUCHSTONE 21 P. Monroe Hamiojj), M. I’d.. . M. Superintendent of the Model School; (iraduate of Millersville State Normal School; Ph. 15., l-'rank-lin and Marshall. 1904: A. M.. Harvard University; attended (iraduate School of I niversitv of Chicago. William R. Straugiin, Ph D. Graduated from Baltimore City College, 1902; Johns Hopkins University. 1905. The following year he took Post-Graduate Work at Hopkins. leaving the University to accept the position of English at the Millersville State Normal School, In 1908 he received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from Kansas City University. 22 TOUCHSTONE Charles D. Cooper. M. S. Graduated from lower City High School. 1898; attended Millersvillc State Normal School. Spring. 1898. also licrivsburg Seminary: spent one year at Lafayette College: graduated from P uckne l University, 1905: took post-graduate work at same place. 1905-06; received M. S. degree. 1907: at present head of Physiology. Physical Culture and Athletics. J. Allen Hunter. A. M.. Pit. D. Instructor of Latin. Greek and Psychology : graduated Tyrone High School. 1899: graduated Millersvillc State Normal School. 1906: A. M., State College of Pennsylvania: Ph. I).. Kansas City University. 1908: one year at Yale: taught at Millers-ville Normal School. 19°5 TOUCHSTONE 23 John Michael Grove, A. M. Graduate of Franklin and Marshall College: taught at that institution, and in Hillsdale College: Instructor in Chemistry. Zoology and Agriculture at Millersville State Normal School. Lester R. Chrich. Graduate of Millersville State Normal School. Regular Course. 1905: School of Commerce, Reading. Pa.: completed a course at Zanerian Art College. Columbus. )hio: taught in Public Schools of Lebanon County: Reading School of Commerce, and Actual Business College. Akron. Ohio. At present head of Commercial Department at Millersville State Normal School. 24 TOUCI1STONK Louis Lyte, Ph. B. Graduated at Millcrsville Normal School, 1905: graduated at Franklin and Marshall College, 1908. He is now teaching Political and Physical Oleography at the Millcrsville State Normal School. I . Neff Stroup. Attended the Public Schools of Perry County, and taught in same for four years: an honor member of the Class of 1908 of Millcrsville State Normal School: Principal of Stras-burg High School. 1908-10. At present he is Assistant Professor of Mathematics at this school. TOUCHSTONE 25 A tv ix C. Wertsch. Attended the Public Schools of Lancaster County and also taught in same for two years; graduated from Millersville State Normal School, 1909: Principal of Quarryville norough High School. 1909-11. At present he is teaching Grammar. Mathematics and Methods at State Normal School. He is also preparing for college. Boyd F. Winkki.iu.ecii. A. II. Graduated from Millheim High School, 1905; Franklin and Marshall College, 1909. Principal of lleaver-dale High School, 1909-’10: Roths-villc High School, 1910-11. Now teaching Latin. Mathematics and School Management at Millersville State Normal Schol. 2() TOUCHSTONE Am us E. Kkgkrreis. Attended Public Schools of Dauphin County. Graduated as an honor member of the Class of i jo8, from Millcrsville State Normal School. Taught in the public schools of May town for two years; Principal of East Drumore High School. 1910-T1. At present he is teaching Mathematics and School Management at this school. TOUCHSTONE 27 Anna Lyi.e. Anna Lyle, teacher of History, was lx rn in Eden Township, Lancaster County, Pa. She received her education in the public schools of the township, and of Villiains|� ort. Pa. Later she attended a young ladies' school in Harrisburg, and graduated at Millersville with the Class of 66. She taught several years in the public schools of the county, afterward in the High School in Columbia and in the High School of Wilkes- Par re, Pa. From the latter place she came to Millersville to teach elocution, a subject to which she had given special attention. In 1875 she was transferred to the Department of History and since that time has devoted herself to the teaching of that subject in it various branches. She is our present Preceptress. Sakafi H. Giuikrt, M. Pi . Graduate of Millersville in 1877: Scientific Course. 1870. Special course in Mathematics at Cornell University in 1880 and 1881: Student at University of Chicago. 1895: I.eland Stanford University. 1896. Present Instructor in Grammar. A manna Landes, M. E., M. E. Graduate of Lancaster High School. National School of Elocution and Oratory, and of the Millersville Normal School. Student of Emerson College. Boston, Mass.: of F. F. Mackey, of New York: of S. H. Clark. University of Chicago, and at the University of Pennsylvania Summer School. At present teacher of Reading and Elocution at Millersville State Normal School. Carrie E. Myers. Graduate of Mountville Schools and Lancaster High Schools, and of Millersville and Cook County Normal Schools. Critic teacher under Col. Parker in the latter institution: Assistant Supervising Teacher of Arithmetic. Geography, and Methods in Model School of Millersville Normal School. V TEACHERS. TOUCHSTONE 29 Lillian Margaret G11 erst, M. I'd. Graduate of Millersvillc Normal School; Instructor in English and History. Millersvillc. Edith Davis Potter. Graduate of Selin strove High School; Susquehanna University: B. S. degree. Musical Department of Susquehanna University; Instructor of Piano at M illersvillc State Normal School. Lucy Kavanaugii Peaky. Pil B.. A. 15. Graduate of Northwest Missouri College: Ph. B. and A. B. degrees : also diploma from Voice Department. Graduate of New England Conservatory of Music. Voice Department. Pupil of William Herbert Dunham, and. in piano, pupil of Charles Dcnnee. Euzaivktii M. Cowans. Graduate of Buffalo Normal School and Columbia University; taught Eden High School. N. Y.; Supervised drawing in Iron wood City Schools, Michigan: head of Drawing Department at Millersville Normal School. Beulah M um auc.il Graduate of Brownell Hall. Nebraska: studied abroad at University of Gotthingen and at Sorbonne. Paris; Teacher of German and lfrench at Millersville State Normal School. EtIIKLWYN C 8TON. Graduate of Newark, N. J.. High School. Mount Holyoke College. School of Library Training. Pratt Institute. New York. At present Librarian of Millersville. Elinor Garretson Brown. Graduate of Somerville ( N. J.) High School; Smith College. A. B. degree: State Normal School, Trenton. N. J. Teaching History and English at Millersville. 30 TOUCHSTONE Sophia Holland Xoiile. Graduate of Indiana Normal: Normal Art and Manual Training, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn. Supervised Manual Training and Drawing Model School, Millersville; taught Advanced Art and Supervisor's Course, Indiana Normal. Manual Training, Millersville. Henrietta Elizabeth Adams. Graduate of the Physical Educational Department of the University of Nebraska and the Chautauqua School of Physical Training, Chautauqua. New York: taught at the Y. M. C. A.. Peterslxjro. Canada; University of Nebraska and Chautauqua. New York. Emma Harriet Stephens. W as educated at the Coltourg High School, at the University of Nebraska and the Chautauqua School of Physical Education. Present Assistant in Physical Education for Women. Letitia B. Clark. A. B. Graduate from Wilson in 1903 and taught in the Public Schools; at present teacher in Latin. i Naomi Bausmax. Graduate of Millersville Normal School: Critic teacher of History. Language and Latin in the Model School and teacher of Methods. Katherine Le Fevre. Graduate of the National School of Elocution and Oratory. Philadelphia. B. E. degree: Assistant in Elocution at Millersville. TOUCHSTONE 3i Grach Seyfert. ( ffice Secretary and Private Secretary to Dr. Lytc; graduate of Stratford Collegiate Institute in Stratford, Canada. Margie M. Webb. Graduate of Millersville Normal School; teacher of Grammar and Mathematics. Ella W. Gladfelter. Graduate of Millersville Normal School; teacher of Grammar, Arithmetic and Algebra. 32 TOUCHSTONE State Board of Examiners C D. KOCH, Department of Public Instruction. DR. E, L. KEMP. Principal. East Stroudsburg, Pa. J. E. R. KILLGORE. Superintendent Sullivan County, Dushore. Pa. A. S. MARTIN, Superintendent, Norristown, Pa. JOHN W. SNOKE, Superintendent Lebanon County, Lebanon, Pa. J. J. KOEHLER. Superintendent Wayne County, Honesdale. Pa. T. LATIMER BROOKS. City Superintendent. Lcwistown, Pa. W. N. EHRHART, City Superintendent. Mahanoy City. Pa. 34 TOUCHSTONE Lucy Aikin...........................Giristiana, Pa. Normal. Critic of Normal Society—Editing Hoard—Girls’ Basket Ball Team—Girls’ Base Ball l earn. W itty to talk with, and pretty to walk with. Lucy, the winsome one, is a member of the Happy Family on First Hall. Whenever there are any Family Feasts Lucy always does the dishwashing. She has had plenty of experience along this line, as the feasts arc numerous, so we will not feel any qualms of conscience if the Editor-in-Chief should ask for any testimonials of her proficiency in the housekeeping line. Lucy has shown marked talent in elocution, especially in her reproduction of children’s manners and speech. We predict a bright future for her either as an elocutionist or as the happy wife of some happy man. Mauri. Amiilcr, ........................Drumore, Pa. Page—Assistant Secretary of Page Literary Society. A perfert woman nobly planned. To warm, to comfort and command. And yet a � pirit till and bright. With something of an angel light.” Mabel, who is thought by some to be one of our most reserved girl-, conceals all her mirth under her demure outward appearance, and it is only those that room near her that know what a clever little Mi«-'s she is. We may. some day, find Mabel’s name among the preat painters, for never did you sec such paintings from Fourth Grade children as when Mabel taught them Was never known to bag Gym. —always a-ks permission. Mabel is a faithful student and we predict a bright future for her—• bother it he in a little country school house r on a farm near Drumore. TOUCHSTONE 35 Grace I. Aungst........................Landisville. Pa. Normal- Girls’ Basket Ball Team -Editing Board. Trust not in her that seems a saint.” This young lady has a very saucy, independent air. and is known among her friends for her wit. There is also something mysterious about her. For instance, we have never exactly understood why she did not pay attention in Surveying one morning or why she advertised May for sale at i_'2, and then received three very healthy-looking letters the next day. Moreover, after one of her frequent visits home she requires two study periods to recuperate and three more to write letters. Although Grace has left us in the dark on many subjects, yet we hope that in the coming years everything will be brought to light and that she will meet with good luck only. S EnNA M. Bair, ........................Littlestown, Pa. Normal—Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. When I was at home I was in a better place. Itik travellers must be content. This ambitious young Miss, known to us as Edna, ami to her home folks as John.” came to us in the fall of 1908. Edna is a very kind girl and is ever ready to lend a helping hand to her friends, when she can. In all phases of work at Millersville. she has taken much interest. In the Y V C. A. she has been a zealous worker, acting as a member of the Cabinet. Especially does she enjoy in leading good night prayer metings. usually reading a portion of Pauls Epistle to the Colossians. We wonder by. Edna expects to make teaching her profession, but we fear home duties will call her away. But whatever she will be. we join in w ishing her much success m all her future undertakings. TOUCHSTONE 3r Cikac'f. Bakkk.......................Kccdysville. Md. Normal—Normal and Class Orchestras. Her eyes arc stars of (with hi fair. Like twilight's, too, her i!u ky hair.” Grace is one of our experienced teachers, having taught in Maryland l� eforc coming to Millcrsviltc in the fall of 1909. She proves an exception to the “weaker sex hy not l eing afraid oi mice, and has won the friendship of all the pirls on Second Hall hy lending them her mouse trap. Grace has always been a great admirer of her pretty, blue eyes and curly hair, hut she lately learned the truth of the proverb. Pride goeth before destruction. This was when she attempted to take a Hash-light, which resulted in her wearing a l and-age over those same curly locks for several weeks. She is extremely devoted to her brother and declares she will never marry, but we prophesy that her affections will be transferred to somebody clse's brother in due time. Mary Bakkk..........................Landisville. Pa. Page—Assistant Secretary of Page. Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?” Mary came to us in the fall of lyoS. She spent the greater part of the year here, but sickness prevented her from attending school during most of the spring term, so she came back the next fall and showed her ability by completing the Junior and the Middle Year studies in one year. She is a happy-go-lucky girl and is always ready for fun. She takes especial delight in midnight feasts and in promenading upon the ledge of the ladies’ building during study-period or even after the retiring hell has rung. Mary learned that it is not safe to snap in the library. She only learned the lesson, however, after she and Mr. Ilarbold, the Junior, were locked in the building and had to escape by crawling out of the window. Site likes to receive Christmas presents with no name attached to them. She carries with her the best wishes of the class T JUCHSTOXE 37 Fare W. Bates.................Now Cumberland. Pa. Page—President of Class—V. M. C. A. Cabinet. A foolish thly make ’em. Dear People:—Allow us to introduce to you Karl W Bates, alias Billy.” Me says that he was born in New Cumberland, washed there bv the Susquehanna river some time in the eighties, and that he was prepped in his own town High School. Billy came here in the spring oi '06 and decided to graduate with the Class of 1910. but on account of illness was obliged to graduate with the Class of 1911. Billy is naturally inclined toward History of Kducation, but on account of some of his associates lie is not liable to follow these inclinations. Besides this, he is a brilliant speller. He took spelling in his Senior year, not because he had to. but because he wanted to make a good mark. We know that he will some day make his mark as a Good” speller. Many school lx ys arc said to be great with the ladies, but Billy is Prince of them all. Front every town in which he has been, letters come pouring into M. S. N. S. Nobody can say that Earl is a shark in his studies, but we all agree that he is a fine fellow, and will make a success of life in his chosen profession Nei.uk Beal, ........................Wilmington. Del. Page. Black were her eye , ns tin berry that grows mi the thorn by the wayside.” As a rule. “Nain’s disposition is unusually sunny, and she is notorious for her incessant giggle, but every now and then she shows a flash of temper which vanishes as quickly as it comes. She is so attached to Millcrsvillc that she is always reluctant to leave school at vacation time. In fact, she lingered so long one time that she missed the train at Lancaster and was forced to spend the night at the little town of Witnier. The only thing that blights Nell's happiness at .school is that she docs not possess a diamond ring However, she will certainly have one next year at this time, and she is then going to visit the Normal for the express purpose of showing it. TOUCHSTONE Makian Beane........................Philadelphia. Pa. Page. “A rosebud set with little wilful thorn Marian is a winsome lassie from the Quaker City. She cares little for grinding, hut possesses 11 little musical or dramatic talent She exoec's to teach a short time and then become a trained nurse, hu . ''the best laid schemes o’ mice and nu n gait aft a gley.” It is very probable that her plans will Ik frustrated if a propensity she non possesses be not suppressed—that of using her eyes. She is fickle, however, and now backs the I . of P. against State College. Wonder why? Perhaps it's Inrcausc she i� no longer interested in Sammy and the Eighth Grade in Model Sylvan 1 a Beiuki........................Stcclton, Pa. Page—Class Secretary—Assistant Secretary of Society—Member of Editing Board. I (t tlipie Ik- light. Just how Sylvania ever came to In called “Dutch is a mystery, hu she is known hy no other name around the school. “Dutch is one of our most charming and popular girls, hut she has one characteristic trait all her own, that of combing her hair on a cushion. The part that struck “Dutch the most in “The American (iirl was the song beginning, “When I leave school I'll marry a Normal professor. I'his hc kept humming from morn until night, hut since spring vacation she has changed the song to “Every Little Movement.” which is a Lyle” and airy tunc. Dutch is a frequent visitor to Lancaster, despite the fact that her visits are usually destructive, as evinced hy the ruin of the trimming on one of her gowns. TOUCH STOKE 39 Esther M. Brrtolet.......................Reading, Pa. Page—Assistant Secretary of Class—Page Censor-Editing Board. Foi men may come amt men may no, Hut I Hirt on forever. This lovely maiden has no little artistic ability, being especially skilled in the use of all pencils, not excepting one by which she tries to display to better advantage a pair of sparkling violet eyes ‘‘Bert is one of those fortunate persons who can master any subject except mathematics without study. The only time she was ever known to stay awake during an entire study period is the night before a mathematical exam. She was lately rewarded for this by getting an A in surveying Bert's sweet disposition is shown by her willingness to play third party, ami that she harbors no malice is seen in the fact that she i- frequently :x convenience for an old sweetheart of hers. However, it looks as though this person will have to look elsewhere for a third party, as “Bert if devoting all her time to the -tttdy of the classics, especially Milton.” Mach Bi.rkiikrt.........................Lebanon, Pa. Page. The day may come, the day may go. But I'll cat on, however. Maud came to us from the Lebanon High School in the fall of 1909. She completed the two years’ course in one and came back in the fall of 1910 as a full Hedged Senior Maud is quiet, but. then, beneath Iter quiet exterior is found a warm heart, always ready to help out the other poor Seniors who are a little hack in their Trig. She if becoming a splendid cook and concocts many unnameablc dishes, which, though tumameablc. are delicious Maud will doubtless become a good teacher and we wish her all success. 40 TOUCHSTONE Howard B. Bomiirkc.br...................Lebanon, Pa. Normal—Vice-President Society—Class Loot Ball. O tad arc they who know not lovc.“ Howard, better known as King Chawn, is one of our hard workers who lacks the power of Muffing. Me has taken an active part in his Society and Class work, hut has failed to take a course in that venerable art—“snapping.” Howard's reputation in athletics was made in the 10:30 basket hall games, where he formed a habit of leapng upon his opponent's back and stealing a ride over the door. lie intends to teach school, and we wish him much success. ■ S ra Bowman................................Lebanon. Pa. Page. Thy virtue many ami thy foibles few.” Here is one of the members of our cla's who is a great worker. She i' constantly worrying that her work is not quite so near perfect as it might he. She could give all of her companions lessons in perseverance. because everything must be just before she is satisfied. However, Sara devotes a reasonable portion of her time to certain affairs, which, frequently, seem more interesting than her text-books. She is particularly interested in I’rsinu College and entertains the hope of being a student there. What is the attraction? An air(y)ship. of course. She believes in keeping the windows of her room open continually for the reason that she always likes to have plenty of .lir(y) wherever 'lie may lie. She is a jolly girl and indulges in hearty laughs frequently. TOUCHSTONE 4 J. Zell Brabson..................Kirks Mills. Pa. Page-Y. M. C . Basket Ball. Not all the promise of the polished town Can Miiooth the roughness of the hatnyaul ilowtt. Zell hails from Kirks Mills. ;ts you see. Would you like to know where that is? k some one that knows. He has had some experience in teaching Passed Middle Year mostly in spring terms. Is, therefore, an energetic Worker, also said to exhibit the same energy at the table Will no doubt prepare for fanning, but we would advise him to learn the difference between a spoke-shave and a screw driver He was the only boy on the book room force during the fall and winter terms and yet. in spite of this fact, managed to escape the charming influence of the other members of the force. We trust his bashfulness will not prevent him from obtaining a partner for life. Maul Kki rakkk, ...........................Lancaster. Pa. Page. A bonnic wee 1� «ie. ••Brit. as the girls in room 7 all call her, is a cheerful girl and very well liked among her class mates. She graduated from Lancaster High School and. deciding that she wanted to teach in the little old school house by the hill, decided to cotnc to Millersville. She did so and has never felt sorry for the fact for. while her lessons take up most of her time, she believes in the old saying. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull hoy.” and thinks that if it applies to Jack it surely docs to Mabel. All success to you on your life-voyage, Mabel! TOUCHSTONE Minf.tta Brubaker........................Denver, Pa. Normal. Critic of Normal Society—Girls’ Basket Ball Team. Tlir proper study of mankind i man '' Minctta joiner! our illustrious class in tgoN, a graduate from the Denver High School. During the first year, she spent most of her time studying, with basket hall mixed in. for exercise. Finally, she tired of that and decided ti• try snapping” on a Sunday afternoon. The crowd were caught on the first afternoon, so that was given up as a failure Now she has found something safer and more to her lik ing. Driving behind a good horse, with one of our Faculty as driver, she declares to he perfectly lovely.” Dorothy Cami'Iieli.................Middletown. Pa. Page—Editing Board. Do today' work to-day.” Everybody knows that Dot” is a grind, but few have ever found out that site would rather fall asleep at her post than go to bed before ten. In consequence, she is too sleepy to go to breakfast, and so 'lie has it brought up in a napkin every day. Dot's” heart is divided into three equal parts, all of which palpitate for different people—one of them, Polly. another a certain J, and the third an expounder of physical phenomena. Her jealousy is altogether out of proportion to her si c. and even a Pidgeon” is enough to arouse it. A suit for damages is even now pending against her for the valuable property she has already destroyed on this account. TOUCHSTONE 43 Mai iik Ciiaklks.................... Vi|mington, Del. Normal. 1-nunh and grow fnt.“ Maude is the veteran member of our class. When looking at her we lo not wonder at the old blind woman who said, “I would give a hundred dollars tor her sparkling blue eyes.” During the first few year- at the Normal, work never interfered when she wanted to have a good time. This is probably the reason that she found so much time for snapping. Of late years she has reformed and is now acting the part of third party. One of the peculiar episodes of Maude's Senior year has been the frequent visits of an old “spook during the quiet, dreary hours of the night. Many a time she was awakened front her peaceful slumbers. Maude was kept busy interpreting the meaning of the knocks, but we feel sure that the spook was urging her to accept the diamond offered by Fred. Michigan would have been a pleasant environment. Don't despair. Maude, there are other chances and you will not need to teach school all vour life. Lily Davis. ...........................Winstown, Pa. Page. Slii- fret- not lial llic day i� itone. And tier ta� k i- lilt undone. “I.il.” as her friends call her. came to Millers-ville itt the fall of 1939, most probably to have a grand, good time, and a little knowledge. She seems to he enjoying herself immensely, if appearances may be relied upon. She especially like- the winter time, for then she can spend the pleasant afternoons skating back and forth over the lake. She has changed greatly since she first came, for then she would throw up her hands in horror at the thought of walking by the Conhowever, she soon got over this and Sunday afternoon will often find Iter taking delightful walks. We are wondering about the time she sat in the com shocks, the mystery of a certain trip to Rocky Springs and the disappearance of ice-cream, bananas. etc., but. strange to say. she will not 'fess up to anything, not even going as far as to tell us why she missed classes on a certain memorable day. Her favorite occupation is getting a case on a new fellow; in fact, -he has had so many that we have lost count. 44 TOUCHSTONE Maurice C. Dkximy...................Bainbridge. Pa. Page—Class Orchestra—Page Orchestra. Kven the most mmktt player like i Wow hi own horn. Deninty. one of the musicians of our class, is a member of Burger's Band, of Lancaster, and is the leader of our Normal Band Another of hi high offices is that of bugler. All meetings on Fourth Hall arc assembled by Demmy's bugle calls. In social life, lie is gaining prominence, and is now one of the leading memlters of the “Snapping Club Hi vision is naturally clear, but, of late, it ha been blurred by “Spoils.” Maurice has expressed a desire to go to the Philippine Islands, buy a farm, and raise monsoons; but since his brilliant definition of a hit in Methods. we cannot see how the schools of Pennsylvania can progress without him. IXira Disk. ...................................York, Pa. Page. Uimi an l web conducted, hut always ready tor fun. Little Doady came fresh and green from York. She graduated from Yoc High School, where she showed her ability to learn by winning the honor of salutatorian. After this she decided she would like to shape the destinies of our future presidents and so she struggled nobly to impart to them her great store of knowledge. She continued at this charming task for three years and then decided to tit herself more fully for the important |M sition. She came to Millcrsville in the fall of 1909 and soon adapted herself to Millcrsville ways, but. strange to say, not to Millcrsville boys, for she continues to gaze dreamily at a certain picture on her bureau. She i fond of long conversations with her friend. Myrtle, over the respective charms of Curvin and Ralph Wc fear that Dora will not go back to govern the future citizens, but will try her baud at governing a citizen who wants to be governed. TOUCHSTONE 45 Jkssik Dixon.............................Freeport. Pa. Secretary of Page Society. Then she will talk, ye ko U! how she will talk. If it were not for books and lessons, ball teachers and lessons, we feel sure that Jess” would vote the Normal a jolly good place. But her naturally happy face wears a look of sadness when she thinks of Geometry. German and Geology. Jess” is intensely modern. She docs not tielievv m youthful marriages and expects to be twenty-eight or thirty before she barters her freedom for domestic ties. As she expresses it. she wants to sec life. These ideas were acquired, in all probability, in the gay city of Pittsburg, which is near her home. In her Junior year, site was much interested in an athletic star. This “star seems to have undergone an eclipse for several months, during which time she found comfort weeping on a Pittsburg pillow. The star was sighted again on Washington’s birth-da) and has been shining with renewed glory ever since. Mauv Douchkktv. ..........................Ashland. Pa. Page—Assistant Editor-in-Chief of Touchstone —Censor of Page Assistant Seen tarv of Page—Assistant Secretary of Class. That excellent thin in woman a � oft voice with a clear. •Incut i-Ctcrancc Mary embarked on the Normal Ship in the fall of i«x ; as an innocent little maid from Ashland, but. nevertheless, she succeeded in mooring Iter vessel safely. She is a remarkably gifted mcmlter of our claS' and is also very talkative and jolly. She is noted for laughing heartily in class as well as almost any place else where she may chance to be present. She is one of the first-hall girls who helps to make things go”—in other words, helps to keep the hall-teachcrs busy. Even during her Middle Year she began the practice of making calls, and staying until the wee small hours of the morning. During her Senior year she became particularly interested in the Middlcrs, especially in the one who purchased a season's base ball ticket for her. Wc are sure Mary shall succeed wherever she may go and we wish Iter success 4 TOUCHSTONE Raymond J. Dkumm.............Mt Ncbo, Pa Pag -Class Orchestra—Class Orchestra. I no Hall—Page A� innocent U« tfu-y make 'em. Raymond is one of the quiet boys of our class, lie lias not developed a case at the Normal, hut this is probably due to his extreme hashfulncss and lack of experience. The cornet is his favorite instrument, and he exerts a great deal of force tooting in forth orchestra —Page and Class. He has a peculiar halm of get ting excuses for “unnecessary absence. When asked what work he intends to follow, he replied. Anything with lots of money in it. Meres hoping he gets what lie wants- (ifv Kaiiy, .............................Paradise, Pa. Normal—Class and Society President—’Varsity and Class Pool Hall—Class Hase Hall. Il� � only books Are girts' looks. i hat there is nothing in a name is very evident or Baby would certainly feel out of his element in his native town. Imagine this cherub (?) living in a place called Paradise faliy, during the Fall and Winter terms, was one of the worst ”girl-fuss Ts m the school. At present. however, he is very exclusive and will not even look at a girl- Possibly it is because his frequent visits to the Mcnnonitc Orphanage have changed his views nu the subject. After leaving school tahy intends to study law. lie s;,Vs he would practice at once in Paradise it he didn't pity the lawyers already there; so he is going to save his talents for wider fields of usefulness and glory Sclah TOUCHSTONE 47 Mary Engle................................Rainhridgr. Pa. Page—V'. V. C. A. Cabinet. Honor inninlniniiiK. Mcminc dtsdahifnir. “Mary, Mary. i|iiite contrary l«� cs not apply to ottr Mary. Site is known here at school as a cpiict. demure maiden, with a sunny disposition, which every one knows as soon as they sec her, for Mary is always smiling. Mary is an active member of the Page Literary Society, and also a member of the Y. V. C. A Cabinet. One time it was very convenient to be on this Cabinet, as it afforded a very good opportunity to borrow a tic from a member of the V. M C A Cabinet to have a picture taken. No one here at school would ever have accused Mary of making dates with the I toys, but one Saturday, when Mary left the dining room to catch the car, Jake remarked. There goes Mary, it's time for me to go now lie immediately left the room, and the fact that they went and returned on the same car has some significance. Mary Rooney Evans.........................Lewes. Del. Page. Clot a feller ? Well, I Ruc v (Jot a dozen, more or less. Although Polly’s home is no farther south than Delaware, she is a Dixie girl out and out, and has a great dislike for Marching through Georgia.” To lixik at Polly no one would ever think her cruel. hut in spite of that fact she L gradually deforming a mere Dot of a child, which she carries around under her arm all day. The greatest trial of her life is her Might tcndcuc) t-i corpulence, which she tries to check by means of dieting and strenuous nightly exercises We do not know whether these means have been effectual or not. but we have noticed that Polly lias gotten thinner lately. However, this may be due to the weight of the Masonic charm which she wears aliout her neck, or to the fact that Chaunccy lias gone to the Mexican border 4 TOUCHSTONE A hen I. .................................... ork. Pa Page—Society President—Oas- President- Assistant Business Manager Touchstone -Manager 'Varsity Foot Ball—Manager Class Base Ball—V. M. C A Cain-net—Page Quartette. “As bright as a June day ' Aden, the youngest boy in the class. is lovc l by all of us Although he is a little fellow, he possesses a deep has voice of rare quality. For the past two years he has held up the bass end of Page Quartette. s a student and society worker, Aden is an enthusiast. and. of late, he is making great progress in Bible study, especially in the Book of ' Ruth. The Y. M C. A has l� cen greatly henctittcd by Aden’s untiring lalmr But what happened in 1X7 when Eyster hid in the closet Aden believes that every man should take strenuous physical exercise, and for this reason he is an expert croquet player. S. Myrtle Foster, ...................Berrysburg, Pa. Page. “Modest in tier many traits. This quiet, unassuming young lady hails from Berrysburg. not Harrisburg, as one might suppose. Myrtle does not seem inclined to give her exclusive attention to anyone of the l oys of the school. But this fact does not cause any surprise to her classmates. as the mail deliverer makes daily stops at her table in the dining-room. However, Myrtle is one of our most conscientious students and her classmates predict a bright future for her. TOUCHSTONE 40 Elizabeth I'ox..........................Altoona, Pa. Normal. . ‘Ti« better to love than to be loved. Elizabeth came to M. S. N. S. after having graduated from the High School in Altoona, where her budding poetic genius wa- lir-t discovered. Since then it has steadily developed until we can see such promise in her talent that we hope some day to see the full-blown flower in all its glory We cannot class Elizabeth among the gay or joyous, for. alas! her tender feelings are often wounded and we find her deep down in the blues. But if she goes down to chapel and hears the five hundred pupils' voices break forth into singing Sweet Land of Buelah. the blues tty far away and Elizalnrth become- gay even unto a stage approaching the frivolous. Her most Moved pleasure is taken when she walks through the beautiful “bowers of Buelah land with her Moved Homer to spend a pleasant hour in reading. Her cases, too. are quite an item. In numbers increasing ad finitem. Blanche R Kurtz...........................1-retz, Pa Normal—Secretary of Class and Society. Well thou play’ ! the housewife' fart. Ami all thy thread with magic art Have wound them wive about In heart. Tins dainty little Miss from Buck- county is the embodiment of all that i- sweet, good and lovely, while to the first hall “family” she adds jollity and goods looks. She has faithfully served l oth her class and society in the capacity «f secretary. As to her future we have not the -lightest qualms, for. although Chri-tma- comes but once a year, it sometimes brings more than simply good cheer. In conclusion, we wish Blanche many long and happy year- in the Golden West. 50 TOUCHSTONE Norman Gamier.........................Rhccms’, Pa. Page—President of Society—Mantle Orator— V. M. C. A. Cabinet—Manager Y M. C A Basket Ball—'Varsity Foot Ball—Class Foot Ball—Assistant Manager Base Ball Team. There i� not a moment without some liiiy.” Moni” came to ns from Rheerns, Lancaster Co., in 08. Before coming here lie had had several years' experience in teaching and this accounts tor him being a brilliant student in Methods. Me is quite an athlete, for he was one of the best guards in foot ball the school has ever had. “Moni delights in taking pictures, and this explains why he was called into the office one day last fall for taking a snap shot. lie is ail ardent worker, both for his Society and the Y. M. C. A. Moni is a great reformer. Me does not use tobacco, and. because of this, he has reformed bis chums to such flu extent that they will not smoke any more. Great honor belongs t«� him for bis work. We hope he will carry away with him this spirit, and we are sure we will hear of him again as a worker in this great cause. Mary M Gish. .........................Millersville. Pa. Page. “A maiden demure ami womanly.” Think of what the name. Mary, implies, and there is the exact picture oi this Mary. She is. indeed, sweet, modest and unassuming. As she is a resident of Millersville. she finished in the Model School before entering the Normal. Her life in the Normal with us has been rather uneventful, for her quiet, retiring manner has kept “the even tenor of its way. and tlu-re are no deeds, dark or fair, that are recorded against her. We hope that she may have a happy and successful life. Best wishes are hers, from the Class of IQH. TOUCHSTONE 5 Miriam Goon...........................Lebanon. Pa. Page—Page Orchestra “She i noblcM Ik-in® pood. Miriam is little, but always “Good ' I ntil this year it looked as if she would always hr ‘’Good. but owing to further developments of a case we fear it will not be so. As leading lady in “The American Girl, “Mini” won even greater fame as a soprano soloist than she already jiossesscd. “Mini” not only -mgs well, but plays the piano beautifully. She is especially fond of accompanying the tenor soloist , i t Page Society. This afforded a fine opportunity for “snapping,” but since the day the Doctor decided to take a trip through Music Hall a poor third party has to go along to these practices. Although she is very economical she always has a few “Hills on hand. Ueiia Goodman.............................. Altoona. Pa. Page. Ilrr voice wa� ever � oft, Crntlc and low, an excellent thing in woman. We have known very little of Reba, hut one look into her eyes, and we can read her like a hook. In scholarship Reha has always been an example to Iter classmates. After graduating at Altoona High School. he came and passed Junior and Middle in one spring term. Reha is of a loving, genial dispositiott and makes friends wherever she goes, and never has she been known to speak ill of anyone. We are sure that Reha will never fail to succeed, no matter what situation she finds herself in, for she is extremely self-possessed 3iid never, never loses a good chance. This was shown in her remarkable punctuation of a grammar sentence one morning—not a single period was omitted. long life and prosperous future is the wish of her classmates. She will, no doubt, follow in the footsteps of our “Parson or otheriwsc appear lie-fore some S. S. students, teaching with considerable cal. LIBRARY OP THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, MILLERSVILLE, PA. 52 TOUCHSTONE IIki.kn Graham, ........................Lancaster, Pa. Page. Quiet ami well-conducted, hut always ready for fun. To those who do not know her well. Helen seems quiet and reserved, but ask the girls in Room if von do not believe she is full of fun. She talks from morning till night about the good times she has canoeing anti how much she likes to go to house parties, especially at Pcquca. Helen has never been able to decide which she likes best, a certain State man or a member of the Phi Sigma Kappa of I , and M., who claims that he will greatly help the cause of humanity by inventing a wireless hair-pin. s M.miki. M. Hackman......................Ncffsvillc, Pa. Normal. O thou fickle maiden, whither will thou lead him. Mabel is one of the fun loving girls of our class Her favorite maxim is. When pleasure and duty clash, let duty go to smash. Since she is a day student, she has fine opportunities for a good time without breaking any rules. It is, indeed, fortunate for her that I ', and M. College is in Lancaster and only four miles from NcfTsvillc. Last year she had a case here at school and there was even a rumor that she was engaged, but. according to her own statements, there is no danger that she will settle down with only one, for some time. 1 T )IJCI I STONE 53 Emily Hartman............................Lancaster. Pa. Normal. 'There' a language- in her eye. her cheek , her lip . nay her foot peaks. Emily. better known as Pip, comes front Lancaster. That she is a very jolly young lady can be proved by the uproar in room 7 each day. Emily has had numerous Cases.” but as site does not board here, the other members of her class never find out anything alto 111 them. However, one of the most serious was on Tom.” When that was flourishing, her friends heard each day altout Tom's fine appearance and the shade of his newest necktie. Emily has shown herself to have musical ability and has been kind enough to favor us with a display of her talent whenever called upon in society or elsewhere. The Class of 1911 wishes her great success in whatever she undertakes. M. Makki. Hf.rr................Mcchanicsburg. Pa. Secretary of Page Society—Member of V. W. C. A. Cabinet—Class Secretary. Books were Iter passion and delight. Thoughtful, brown-eyed Mabel, for whom every minute of the day brings some duty, dreams of the ,day when Normal days will belong to the long ago” and she will be out in the wide, wide world Mattel's favorite ( ?) study is Arithmetic. She thoroughly enjoys the recreation of studying for an examination. Her cases are numerous and not confined to school by any means. Her most cherished possession i a letter, which, when she reads it to a Imnch of girls, reduces them to helpless stages of laughter. Mattel's latest motto is, ‘‘I’ve decided not to worry any more. and she quotes it resolutely whether skies be blue or gray. 54 TOUCHSTONE Ciiaki.ks A. Hbkr................. ..Quarryville. Pa. 'Varsity and Class Foot Ball—President Page Society. action i cak much Mrnneer than my pen ” Charles, better known as “I izzie. came to ns from Quarryville in the fall of u,o8. Previous to coining here he graduated from the Quarryville High School and. later, attended the F. and M Academy at Lancaster. He spent some time at his father’s home in the country and so became accustomed to being near the heart of nature. Now he spends hours in his room and at the ball games imitating the beast of the forest and the fowl of the farmyard. Charles has always taken an active part in society and class work. He has delivered some ex ccllcnt orations and rendered several stirring debates in his literary society. He has also taken part in the athletics of the Normal, especially foot ball, where lie played an excellent game at full-back on the ’Varsity team of 1910. Charles is a hard worker and we can predict nothing but success for him after leaving the Normal Katharine Hert .lek.......................Lititz, Pa. Normal. If to her lot sonic female errors fall, book on her face and you'll forget them all. Katherine is one of our inveterate talkers and. whenever we sec her. her face is like the Sunshine, her eyes like the stars and her tongue is rapidly going. She is a diligent worker and is well rewarded by always knowing her lessons. We have often wondered why Katie is a day student, hut the reason is easily explained, since it is more convenient to receive callers from Franklin and Marshall at home than at school Katherine has suddenly reformed and is becoming very good. This is probably because site may some day don the duties of a minister's wife We feel sure that she will succeed, since she is kind, pleasant and liked by all. TOUCHSTONE 55 Pauline Hess, .........................Drumorc. Pa. Page—Secretary Literary Society. Polly, who her classmate beguile With her large, blue eye and innocent smile . This is Pauline, who. among the girls, is known as Polly. and well is she known, for she is an important factor on first hall, partly on account of the great care with which she guards the other twin, .Mabel, but mostly on account of the prominent position she holds in the First Hall Chorus. Polly's home is in Drumorc. that charming place noted for its drives and mysterious ways, which, probably, accounts for Polly's study of the Latin word for light.” Polly has instinctive tastes in the culinary line, and she will probably shine in the future as the author of a cook book containing recipes for frozen eggs. We all wish you success. Irwin S. Hoffsk........................Palmyra. Pa Normal—Editor-in-Chief of the Touchstone and Y. M. C. A. Handbook—President Normal Society- -Y M. C. A. Basket Ball. Honor is purchased by ihc deeds we do. Irwin, the man behind in this, our Year Book, hails from Palmyra, about ten miles up against Lebanon. He entered the Normal in the winter of 1908. after having taught for three years in the schools of Lebanon county, where he proved himself a prodigy by getting a teacher's certificate at the age of fifteen. He completed his Junior work in June. 1908. hut wishing to graduate with the licst. decided to wait until the proper class turned up and join it. Finding good metal in the Class of iqh. he decided to join us. lie has been an excellent student, which is proved by his winning the Wickcrshant Scholarship in 1910. He is an ardent worker, and takes an active part in all the religious and literary organizations of the school. We predict for this classmate of ours a brilliant career. 56 TOUCHSTONE Edna Hurst, ..............................Talmage. Pa. Page—Page Orchestra. •'Her air had .-� meaning, her movements a grace. You turned from the fairest o ga c on her face- Edna is one of the brightest girls of the Senior Class. She is modest and energetic, and is a friend of all because she is always cheerful. Perhaps she has seen more of the world than any other member of the class, as she has taught and traveled in the West for several years. Arizona seemed to be the State she preferred when teaching. Undoubtedly, more attractions were there for her than have l cen brought to our knowledge. Wc hope the young man. whose vehicle upset when he was taking her for a drive on Easter, will take better care of her in the future. She iiosscsses decided musical talent and is a valued manlier of the Page and the Class Orchestra. She is really one of the few jicrsons who is handy at anything and everything. We can prophesy for Edna a brilliant and hopeful future career. Marion Huston...........................Oxford. Pa. Page—Critic of Society—Editing Board. “Honor come tiy diligence. Marion is one of the most studious girls in her class and all her records show this very clearly. Although Dr. Roddy says that she frowns when lie assigns her a topic in Physics, he soon sees that the frown was not caused by a case of brain vacuity, hut that she is simply trying to express her thoughts in the most proper way. She once received a sweet potato, and everyone thought it was one of those unfathomable jokes, hut 'he finally learned that a friend had sent it. thinking she would enjoy it. In whatever Marion may do wc are sure that her most sincere effort will crown it and make it successful. TOUCHSTONE 57 Emory G. Jacoijs, .....................Dallastown, Pa. Page. Have a wife and rule a wife. Emory i one of our day students. He is a native f York county. About seven years ago lie had an attack of connubiality from which he never recovered. This is the reason lie has set up his lares and penates” in the little red house up street. It also accounts for the fact that a certain girl wondered why lie never looks at her. He claims to he finite an adept at cooking. We believe this, for lie often gets sick from over-eating. Jacobs has taken the regular course with the exception of gym.” He lias tried both teaching and preaching, and we trust he will he successful in whatever profession he takes up. Howard Kf.ii-er.......................Middletown, Pa. Page—-’Varsity and Class Basket Ball. What a '■jw-iidthnn he i of hi tonguo. Behold! what a nebula of hot air. This human graphophone is totally unmatched in the Normal School. He hails from Middletown, along the Susquehanna. hut he will most probably say Harrisburg if questioned about it. Just what is his reason we have never been able to find out. Keip and work can scarcely be said to be on speaking terms, though lie has been known to become quite energetic at times, especially during a basket hall game. However, he docs not believe in letting hooks interfere with his Normal education. Keip has the distinction among the Senior boys of having spent the greatest number of terms at the Normal. In fact, lie and the school have become so mutually attached that it will he difficult for him to break away in the spring and lie will most probably return in the fall to take a post-graduate course. 5« TOUCHSTONE Harold Kklley........................Orbisonia, Pa. Normal—President of Society—Treasurer of Y M. C. A.—Class Treasurer. ll� anybody here seen Kelley. Kelley came to us from the mountains of Huntingdon county in the winter of ’09. He attended the High School of his own town, and then taught school for a year. Before coming to the Normal he was employed as a salesman, and now delights in telling the hoys of his travels, especially in Youngstown. O. No one could make a mistake in Kelley’s nationality. for he wears the map of Ireland on his face, and his name suggests that of a thorough-bred Irishman. Kelley is quite popular it) the social field of the school, and delights in telling his classmates about the nine eases he has at school. His favorite pastime is day-dreaming. We know that some of these dreams of the future will come true and we predict great success for Mr. Kelley. Nell Irene Kkrsiinek......................Tuscarora. Pa. Page—Girls Basket Ball Team. ' chant|iion basket ball player, I toes not always come out victorious in a History scrim-inane.” Nell is one of the most attractive-looking girls in our class Her chief occupations arc snapping and dancing, and she has become very proficient in both arts. Nell was never known to study very much, hut during her Middlcr Year she was deeply interested in the works of Byron. This year the study which took up most of Nell's time was History of Kd.“ She had one class a day in Room C, the same as the other Seniors, hut this was not enough for her. so she pursued the study several periods each day on the campus and elsewhere. If you should ask her a question about it she would likely say that she doesn't know anything attorn that subject, as that was passed last term and is not on her program now. t prc-enl Nell docs not have a case here at school. Whoever heard of such a thing before? It is rumored that to all suitors she gives the following answer: It is useless to try to unlock my heart for it is locked with a Yale lock. TOUC1ISTONK 59 Isaac J. Kreider.........................Lebanon, Pa. Normal—President of Y. M. C. A.—Trcausrer of Society—Vice-President of Class—Vice President of Society—Y. M. C. A. Basket Ball. He that combetli hi hair to hide a l� ald spot is a deceiver. Isaac came to ns from somewhere over against Lebanon county. lie has taught for two cars and, on account of his troubles while teaching, he became baldhcadcd. But since lie entered the Normal lie has thrown away these troubles, and we hope, with the aid of Bcshorcs,” he will regain what he has lost. One of Isaac’s favorite stunts is poing to the Bnokrooni. Do you want to know the r.ason? Ask one of the clerks. Kreider is one of our boys ilia' are imercstcd in croquet, lie has been very thankful to the school for the introduction of this panic, because it was through this that he won the heart of one of iti-classmates. But. beside this. Kreider h is Ik -it deeply interested in the work of the Y. M. C. A. It has been through his untiring efforts that the work has b-en such a success. We know if Isaac keeps on in all his work we can predict a bright future for him and li- helpmate. John Lansincek........................Millersvillc, Pa. Normal—President of Normal Society'—Class President—'Varsity Foot Ball—'Varsity- Basket Ball—Class Foot P.all—Class Basket Ball l� i Riii c lit IkiIkIiikc a you will Ti woman, woman, rule him Mill John is certainly a favorite among the girls and lie really likes them with all their faults. At present there is not much hope of his settling down with only one, as his favorite occupation is meeting pretty girls and getting new cases. Me has been heard to remark that he likes to have a girl in each city so that when be goes there he is sure to have a good time. Perhaps, at present, his principal ones are in York. Lancaster and Philadelphia John is a great athlete, taking active part in foot ball, basket ball and base ball, lie is also fond of horseback tiding, and may often be seen riding up and down the street- of Millersvillc. Sometimes he rides to Lancaster. This saves carfare, which goes to show the economical side of his nature. John is one of the Faculty Kiris. and this accounts for the ease with which he got out of the trouble when brought up before Faculty for “-napping. 6o TOUCHSTONE I da S. I .AUSEJt..................Schaeffcrstown, Pa. Normal. O � lccj . k i a gentle thin beloved from pole to jkiIc. Upon first glancing at Ida. one may lie apt to think that she is a quiet girl, hut her looks l elie her nature, as she is a great talker and laugher when she becomes “wound up.” At such times the following quotation may be applicable to her. “The talkative listen to no one, for they are ever speaking. Site seldom neglects her work, and neither do her friends neglect to pay her visits, especially when 'he receives a box from home—not a rare occurrence. Worrying seems to lie a habit of Ida’s. This is particularly true concerning her Model School work, but she is gradually overcoming the habit. She expects to teach for two years and then assist her father (?) in his store at Scliaeffcrstown. I'KANK l.AVSEK.......................... Richland. Pa Normal—Vice President of Society. Itr yon loot nr Ik- yon carl . You mutt write t nuutthty Kiris.” Frank hails from “about nine miles up against Lebanon.” Is a “Dutchman” by prenatal tendency. But whatever peculiarities may characterize his verbal expression, other qualities inherited from “Dutch ancestry will more than supply the deficiency. Some may think the opposite sex do not have any attractions for him. but the letters he gets front home somewhere will settle all doubts in regard to this matter. Joined the Class i.t ton in the fall of 1910. Mas had two years’ experience in teaching before his Senior year and if he supplements his course with a college course, which he contemplates, we trust he will he successful in whatever profession he enters. T( )UCIIST()XE 61 Katharine B. 1-eFfa'ke................Lititz. Pa. Normal—Member of Faculty—Graduate of National School of ('.locution anti Oratory. Ami hc was wonilrou wise. Ladies and (jentUmen:—We have the honor of presenting t« you one who. in her early years, was a successful teacher in the schools of Lancaster county, who. later, graduated from the National School of Elocution and Oratory, and who, for the past two years, has been a member of our faculty. She is a good student, a great reader and an awful talker. It is not known just when she was born, but it is commonly believed to have been some time in the nineteenth century. The lad to whom we refer is Katie front “over against Lititz. Mary LkFevre.....................New Providence. Pa. Normal. To xe her i� to love her. Mary is one of our day students, who comes from New Providence. She is well known to the members «� f her class as a quiet, demure, little maiden, but, among the day students, her mischievous nature is asserted. Mary’s favorite pastime is skating with Ethel. Indeed. so enthusiastic did she once become over this sport that the ice broke and in Mary went. She. apparently, has nothing to do with the boys at school, but we arc informed that a certain John has already won her heart Never mind. Mary, that preacher is all right, and with hi interest we predict a bright future for you. 02 TOUCHSTONE Thomas I.eshek. ..................Oerry Church. Pa. Normal. . little knowledge i a d ngcrou« thing. J-n-d-a-s p-r-i-c-s-t,” here's another Dutchman. the Edison of the class. This title properly belongs to him for the invention of the Incandescent Night Bulb, T. Leshcr. Pat. an electric light bulb bv means of which light can be obtained from any circuit after to P. M. Tommy also i a sort of Associated Press Agency. for he usually knows about everything that happens about the place. Was able to teach Fourth Grade during the winter term without any method—another thing which ought to Ixr patented for the use of the Middlers. In the social life of the school Tommy has not taken any prominent part. The galvanometer, however. which is a little wavering liecause of the irregularity of the current, is deflected toward a certain member of the Middle Class. A student at Rloonisburg holds lirst place, however, in Tommy's” heart. I.esher will do one a favor almost any time if possible, such as substituting in debate, and this altruistic tendency will be a great aid to his success in life. Edith Lowkk........................Williamsburg, Pa. Normal—Secretary of Society—Girls Basket Ball Team—Girls’ Base Ball Team. Oh bed! till lied! Delicious bed, That hcavm niton earth to the weary head.” Johnnie, as this lady is everywhere known, passed Junior several years ago and then thought best to teach two years and graduate with the Class of 1911. .She has won the name of athletic star among the girls. Although she is active in all sports and stunts requiring skill, basket hall and tennis archer hobbies. Johnnie delights in telling past experiences in which she was always the principal actor, and is never so happy as when she is playing jokes on her friends, such as giving unexpected shower baths and making beds pie-fashion. One of her favorite methods of entertaining friends is to dress up like a chicken. Although she declares that she ha$ never had a case on any Normal fellow, we know differently, for the greater part of her last summer vacation was spent receiving letters from, and writing to one of her classmates from the northern part of Lancaster county. TOUCHSTONE 63 Estella Lubolu.....................Elizabcthvillc. Pa. Page—Treasurer of Society. “Itcncath this mild exterior there lie a deal of fun. I � looking up tltc early history of this young lady, we find that much of it is mere tradition, for she keeps everything to herself. Her only authentic fact known is that she was first seen at Millcrsvillc in 190S. That she is a conscientious worker is evident, since Iter record is practically tlunklcss.” The girls on “second know her as one who loves to waken them up in the “wee sma’ hours, who hides their pillows in her trunk and who keeps things stirred up. Stella has never been known to have what we call a case at Millcrsvillc. This is probably due to the fact that one evening it took her so long to get rid of an obnoxious third party that the other half of the case gave up hope and left PAfi.ine I.town;......................Millcrsvillc. Pa. Normal. “Silence i� golden. This young lady is the complete product of Millcrsvillc Normal, having graduated from the Model School as valedictorian of her class. During her career at the Normal she has continued doing good work and has spent most of her time studying. Probably this is the reason that she was a favorite among the Model School teachers. Pauline is the daughter of “Unde Jimmie. our kind, ever-willing electrician and. like her father, she iv always cheerful and ready to do a kind act for some friend. We have never been able to learn whether Pauline has any special liking for the opposite sex. but she makes frequent visits to Martic Forge and some of her friends are inclined to think that there is some special attraction 6-1 TOUCHSTONE Madison F. McKi.wain. . .R. F. D.. Christiana. Pa. Normal. Gentle, mild and virtuous. “Mack came to us front the farm in the lower part of Lancaster county in ’08. He graduated from the High School in his own township, and then came to the Normal, fter graduating he intends t live peaceably on his father's farm. He has not taken any part in the social life of the school, but the fact that he is a live-day student probably accounts for that. But why a live-day student is not known. He i an ardent worker for the Literary Society and for the Y. M. C.A. We feel confident that whatever he may do when he leaves school, whether on the farm, or in some profession, he will he successful IIakky K. McQt ATP.. ................Reinholds, Pa. Normal—Class Foot Hall. Memory is fickle, rely on a ‘|K ny. This is said to l c a quotation of Harry's. We do not know whether he follows his own advice or not. Seems to ! c rather reserved and quiet. To his more familiar acquaintances he is known as a Pennsylvania German, and it is in the dialect of these people he likes to cxprcs himself. Has learned that school life offers other employment besides studying. Was a member of the class foot ball team. Bought a deck of cards and a German Bible at one purchase. No doubt he expects to keep them as souvenirs. We expect Harry to emulate the virtues and excellent qualities of his ancestry, and even contribute one bright page to the history of the Pennsylvania Germans. TOUCHSTONE 6S IA dm C. Messnek......................Durlach. Pa. Page. President Page Society-Manager Class Foot Ball Team. “Ambition i hc germ from which all growth f nobltncw proceeds. Well, look who's here, it i- Jake. a Dutchman, sure, by his lingo.” Jake comes from Durlach. among the tobacco fields and corn stalk' of northern Umeaster county. Me is an excellent type of the energetic Lancaster county Dutch. Jake has made himself famous at the Normal by his various activities, lie is the “Touchstone” photographer, a member of the Page Orchestra, and a zealous worker in the V. M. C. A. of the school, lie has also distinguished himself as an orator and debater. Mis love affairs have never worried him much; • eems rather odd since he sgvs be has four af fmities at home. Seems to believe that variety- is the spice of life. Jake” has already shown hi loyalty to the class ami we feel sure that in the future lie will l e one of the strongest supporters of 1911. Florence Miller........................Lancaster. Pa. Page—Censor of Page Society. “Sec how .ho laughs ami crows ami starts. Heaven hlrss the merry chil«L Floss t� one of 1 lie jolly Lancaster hunch. No matter where site is there is always something to make her laugh. Ever since she entered the Normal, she has been well known and liked by both girls and hoys; but it was only in the beginning of her Senior year that she had a case” on any particular l oy. However, her especial liking for tie man from de State of l)t .. art. did not last very long, and her affections turned cr.ee more in the direction of the city of Brotherly Love. No doubt, since she shows some talent for writing, as is evident from the lengthy epistles which she sends in a certain direction, she will be an iiujuirtam factor in newspaper work at $omc future elate. 66 TOUCHSTONE Mae Mixnjcii.........................C,r:cneastlc, Pa. Page. “Alway busy ami also happy. Although Franklin county has only one person here, it is well represented by Mac. Mac is very studious and belongs to the early risers here at school She got up especially early, during the winter term, due to the fact that she had Third High in the Model. AH of her friends were constantly reminded of this every time they got near her. for she was always worrying and speaking about it. Mae is a very conscientious girl and attends all ihc religious meetings at school. She is very much interested in Missionary Meetings and. although she says that she is going to teach school at home, none of her classmates would be at all surprised to hear that she had gone to some foreign land as a missionary. Mary Mock..........................Ncwmanstown. Pa. Normal. “What care I when I can lie anil rot. Kill time ami take litr at it' very best. Mary hails from Lebanon county over. and is proud of the fact. She is one of the fortunate girls who usually secures a reserved seat in the rear row of Room C. She never worries about anything, which i especially noticeable during study period, when she takes iter Physics along with her on a visit to the land � f Nod Driving is her hohhy. which evidently accounts for the fact that she is familiar with all the roads of Lebanon county. She never discloses her love affairs to any one. hut in some unaccountable way we discovered that her favorite song i' “Waltz Me round Again. Willie! Around! Around! Around! She only was interested in History when William (of Orange) was mentioned in the lesson. If you want to know whether she was ever fussed, ask iier about the time when a Middlcr grind ordered her to leave Room 407 so that she could cram for her examinations. Did Mary frequent that room again ? ,-tber nil. TOUCH STONE 67 Edith Moore...........................Quarryville. P;i Secretary of Page Society—V. V. C. A Cabinet. “How ifmtle in inanncM, Mow noble in rca on. Edith, though small in stature, has proved hcr-•clf to he very big in mental capacity. She is an ardent and faithful worker, both in her studies and in the social affairs of the school, and. when we see Edith's name on a committee, wc feel confident the work will he a success. F.dith has a great taste for wall decorations and no one could boast of such beautiful calendars, which came on the wind from Quarryvillc. as she had in ii5- If Edith makes teaching her life’s profession, we know she will he successful, hut wc feel that Edith has found another '•hip on which to embark Mercs to favorable winds for your life's journey. Edith Charles Mvf.rs...................R. F. I).. York. Pa. Page—'Varsity Base Ball—’Varsity Foot Ball— Class Base Ball—Class Foot Ball—Class Basket Ball —President of Class. (live me something t° eat. Mere it is. What do you think of it? It came to u- an inexperienced lari from the hills of York county, but now knows so much that it even thinks it might he a learned doctor some day. Charles is no “greasy grind. but he manages to put in enough time grinding'’ to insure his getting good grades, especially in History of Education. Me i not very well known in the .social life of the school. The reason is quite evident, lie appears to he seriously inclined toward a young lass from the village. Of course, this explains why Charles dots not go home over vacation Charles is a great worker for society, which is shown when he comes to special meetings, Taking him as he is. we have reason to believe he will make a successful teacher, provided he does not jump too quickly into the sea of matrimony 68 TOUCHSTONE Grace Naum an. ........................Millersville, Pa Page. ”1 low brilliant ami mirthful the light of her eye. I.ike a � lor glancing out from the blue of the «ky. This little girl came in us from the Model School. She is a good-natured lass, and has never been known to do anything naughty. Her books do not receive her undivided attention. Ittcause she is quite fond of gazing into the mirror. But do not let this fact cause you to think that she is vain. It is only an innocent hahil of Iters. She expects to teach school for several years and then, it nothing has happened to change Iter plans, she would like to he pritna donna. If any of her classmates hear her sing, when following that vocation, they will probably hear the song, lias Anybody Here Seen Kelley? Grace is one of the girls who has a “poor excuse for being late to Methods, hut. in spite of this fact, we are sure she will he successful in life. R.u.t’M J. Nkary........................ Old Forge, Pa. Normal. Oh, I am the man with a hack so straight. That I will not bend for fear it'll break. Ralph better known as Pat. is the electrician of our class. Prior to his course at the Normal, he was a lineman for a telephone company. This probably accounts for the fact that he is up in the air most of the time. Although he is an electrician, he doesn’t like Karrs. Ralph hasn’t much musical talent, hut he is extremely fond of singing “Sweet Marie while he accompanies himself with clmny l nes. Owing to the tact that he belongs to the militia, he is the straightest man in our class. We arc all anxious to know the village girl who cut his hair and gave him a shampoo in 1910 TOUCHSTONE 69 Lulu E. Nelson.......................Philipsburg. Pa. Normal—Secretary of Society—Editing Board— Class Artist. “She sing like one immortal.” This sedate looking maiden is the mother of “the family of first hall. The children will all testify to her fine qualities, one of which is an inordinate propensity for saving things. We never realized her mania until she carried a whole suit ease full of her treasures with her when on a visit to York. Mom i' also an excellent cook and has prepared many delicious feasts, although they were often the ruination of the most iron-clad digestive works. She never did anything worth mentioning before coining to Millcrsville except graduating front the Philipsburg High School. But, in her Senior year here, she took up a special course in croquet under the instruction of a handsome classmate commonly known as Isaac. It is doubtful whether she learned much about croquet. May the Kates decree her a long and prosperous life. Grace Nisslky, . ....................Middletown, Pa. Page. Her lilootn was a a siiringinK flower. That sips the morning devy. Here is one of that terrible Third Hall hunch. Appearances certainly arc deceiving, for. looking at Grace yon would never think that she could “rough house it the way she does; but have her at a midnight feast and there are small chances of not being visited by a teacher. Though we wouldn’t call Grace fickle, she certainly cannot count her love affairs on her fingers. However, she has become more constant of late and it is believed she has finally decided on a Man(ning). Grace has always kept ns guessing about her future, hut of one thing we arc certain, and that is. that she will never make teaching her life profession. TOUCHSTONE 70 Marie Nowi.en...........................Columbia. Pa. Page. A creature nut too bmrhi or 5001! For human nature’ diily foot!. Marie, who i- one of our Columbia girls, has changed greatly since she joined ns as a quiet, sombre Two-in-one. Has plenty of talent, which she used advantageously in the first year, but in her Senior year her energy wa directed in various channels. She is an authority on the county -ur-rounding M S. X S. and even knows how many corn Macks in certain fields. We arc undecided where to place her for the future—she says she wants to he a deaconess, but we think she might get Xearthy there, • � r else that person who was o interested in taking her picture will decide differently. Marie, wc wish you a world of health, wealth, and happiness Birch Oiiex ......................New Enterprise, Pa. Page—Captain 'Varsity Foot Ball—Captain Cla-s Basket Ball -Class boot Ball—Class Base Ball Page Quartette. lie ha a smile like a Minflowcr. Phis sturdy young fellow hails from the mountain' Hi' early life was spent in chasing squirrels and robbing birds' nests W hen he arrived at the age of common sense, he taught school. His lack � f training in this profession forced him to Millers-ville. Since Ins arrival Birch has made a great hit in athletics, but he i- not far behind in social life. He is a lover of variety, and. consequently, never has the same girl twice. During his Iasi term he formed a peculiar habit of waking his chums at midnight by yelling Whoa, the jig's up! He intends to study law, and we wish him great success. T( JUCHSTONE Cn aki.es I . Oberhoi.tzkk.........Bowmansville, Pa. Page. Ttirrr lies n deal of deviltry IxMirath thi« mild exterior. Charles is one of our Lancaster county Dutchmen, who comes from llowmausvillc. It always takes two questions to fine! out where that i-. The first is, “Where do you live? and the second. Where is that? When Charles joined us he was a mere stripping. However, he was fortunate in having an older sister, Mary, to care for him during his Preparatory and Junior years. He could always he seen walking by her side when she was about the campus or village. Hence his appellation. “Mary’s Lamb. Charles's life has l ecn rather uneventful at the Normal, with one exception, when he got a D 4- in a General History “Exam without handing in a paper. Charles has never had what N known as a case” since he came to the Normal, hut this is probably due to his affections for a certain girl in Adams-town upon whom he was known to call quite frequently during the last year. lie is an excellent representative of the sturdy Lancaster county Dutch and we predict success in whatever he undertakes. Ciiari.es S. Porter...................Brogucville, Pa. Page— Prcsidmt Athletic Association—Editing Board. “We r ant although lie had much wit lie was very tdiy of uftiny it. There’- Xapp's porter, and Schmidt's porter, and Yuengling's porter, hut that is not the kind of porter about which we are talking. It i- just meek, quiet Charles Porter, otherwise known as Moxie. After varied experiences he landed in Millcrsville and cast his fortunes with the Class of iqii. His life here at school, in most lines at least, has been uneventful. Appears to he rather reserved, hut has a yarn to swap for 'most any occurrence. Taught Manual Training during the winter term and received some valuable ( ? ) criticism from the supervisor. His career in the social life of the school has been intensive rather than extensive. No doubt believes that concentrated effort counts for most. If he applies this principle after leaving M. S. N. S. abundant success may he predicted for him. J TOUCHSTONE 72 Margaret I Rambo....................Chestnut Mill. Pa. Page. IIright as the Min her rye th Ka cis strike. Anil, like the sun, they shine on all alike. Of all the transformations wrought by Normal life, none have been greater than that of Margaret's, more commonly called Maude. In the fall of 1908. when Maude first came to M. S. N. S.. she was a quiet, unassuming Miss, hut ask Miss Lyle and Or. Lyte if she hasn’t changed. Maude holds several records here at school. She was invited to come to the Office more times in the first five weeks of school than anyone has been during the year. In the number of gifts she receives from her admirers Maude beats us all They are acceptable at all hours, even as early as 5 A M. Her last, but best record, according to Maude, is the amount of Porter she can stand Maude was at one time very fond of several Charlies, but the list has at last dwindled down to one. Chari.es Ressei.........................Quarryville. Pa. Page. Of study took he most care and heed. Charles, one of the most intelligent-looking boys is a deep thinker and earnest worker. He appears to those who sec him only in his classes to Ik- a reserved fellow, but for more information concerning his jollity ask Clayton and Tommy. with whom he takes up his altode during the day. Charles’s great ambition is to obtain his sheepskin, which he very well deserves, lias taught two years and this, perhaps, accounts for some of his dignity He never condescends to join the permanent ranks. hut lioards in Lancaster. We wonder why. Perhaps Charles does not believe that distance lends enchantment and so tries to hr as near as he can to Martha. TOUCHSTONE 73 Charles Rbesek..............................Lititz, Pa. Normal. A ficicntifl, a scientist, a scientist’s life for me; If I could comjucr Nature's laws, how happy I would Ik-. Of all the high potential conductors. Kesscr is the best in our class. His insulation i calculated to stand ten thousand volts of the full pressure of the Physics '’Lab.” Prior to his coining here Charles took the Freshman course at Franklin and Marshall, and thus came here with both the ability and the ambition to become a scientist. Under the direction of our science director no otic knows to what heights he may soar. Resser has always been rather a quiet, unassuming fellow, hut when anything is to be done he is always there. His motto is. Work while your neighbor sleeps. and his hobby is original research into Nature’s grand works of art Mr. Resser is one step higher upon life’s ladder than most of his fellow classmates, inasmuch as he has already marched to the altar to the strains of Lohengrin’s wedding march. Anna M. Roddy.........................Millcrsvillc. Pa. Secretary of Normal Society—Normal Orchestra —Editing Board. Queen tow in tile rosebud garden of girt . This happy, busy lassie docs not have to long for home during school days, for our dear, old Normal i her home. She found it so quiet here during Christmas vacation that, as a mild dissipation, she went sleighing without a coat. An upset added to the excitement. Anna is very fond of the scenery around Millcrsvillc. hut she knows it so thoroughly that when she goes driving she has to go very far to find anything new and interesting. Voting lawyers are not hard drivers, however, so the horse docs not suffer. She cannot decide which are the nicer, lawyers or farmers. Perhaps, if the farm had a Miller” on it. she would not have -o much trouble deciding. Anna expects to go to college some day, but she will spend next year at the Normal. We feel sure that tiic memory of the Class of ion will Ik kept fresh by her presence here. 74 TOUCIISTOXIC Emma VV. KomuiAirr.ii..................... Hanover. Pa. Secretary of Page -Captain «� f Market Ball Team Member of Y W C Cabinet. To Ik- merry l c� i Ikcohu oii, lor mil of «|UcMlnn you were horn in a merry hour. Kumin, the maid with the golden hair, is always happy and sunny She was so used t venting her mischievous spirit on the farm that she i' quite irrepressible here, her trump card bci� � K vaudeville stunts in the hall after hells She delights in making candy and. ti Cnclc Sam had not la'en remiss iu attending to the mail, Buttons” would have been won hy her sweeincss Emilia is very fond of basket hall and, as captain, led her team to victory in the game with the Middlers. She says her whole aim i-. t he a primary teacher, Inn we think that some day she will make an esc-tended trip to California. Iaxk Kotiii........... ...............Harrisburg. Pa. Normal—Member of Editing Board In aifuiuu. tow. tin laity owuril tier •kill. I-'or e’en Ihoiiiili vai)i|uiili -il. lir would aitfUr 011 I bis young lady came to us from Harrisburg High School. from winch she graduated m 1909, Jane is a girl that has i.er own opinion about thing , and, when she has once made up her mind on something. u amount of persuasion can alter it l lms you see 11 is impossible to vanquish her in any argument. Jane varied the monotony of her school life hy Iwing a live-day student The reason foi hoi doing ihis can only he accounted for hy the interesting walks which she enjoyed during her home sta Jane especially enjoys these walks during the spring of the year, under the Rustling branches of the ‘‘Small trees We are. however, well aware that Jane has tin usual ability in literary work and we join in wishing her much success in all of life's undertakings. TOUC USTOXK 75 I-'i ohkn. . Kri v...........................Lititz, Pa. Normal. A miracle; � lic speaks.” h has always seemed queer in us that Florence, living so far from Lancaster, would want to be a day 'indent. But there i method in her madness and. when we lately learned of n certain green grocer from her home town, the mystery was clear, Possibly, another reason for these daily trip i' the-pleasure she derives from traveling. She is not contented with a ride of eleven miles on the trolley every day. but goes driving during the evening. Despite the fact that much of her tune is taken in this way, she is one of our most brilliant ami promising: students. 11 hi.kn M Sciikokdkk.....................Columbia, pa Normal Critic of Normal Society Secretary of V. W. C I U. Ilvl ii Mm y, i|iiiu contrary, How doe your preserve jnr 'In With broken la � within the want robe iloor, � i l cherry pre rfvc� all over the Iloor After graduating at Columhia High School, this maiden decided to continue her studies at Millers-ville Normal Her one ambition now i- to go to college and we feel sure that she will have her wish granted, for. when Helen makes up her mind to do a tiling, she does it. Schradie is the baby of the family oil lir.st hall and wherever mother goes, the I why is always with Iter. Always he prepared for a rainy day seems to he Schradio's motto, for she is always putting away rake and candy to eat after while. One of her favorite pastimes is to argue with a classmate of the opposite sex that woman is .superior to man. TOUCHSTONE ' 7r‘ Anna Scott..........................Car bond ale. Pa. Normal—Secretary of Class—Critic of Normal RcstKy live with kindtirs Anna, with a wealth of beauty in her dark brown eyes, has been with us since we were Juniors. She has proved herself to be ever ready to help those in need and considers it no trouble to compose debates for her fellow Normalitcs at any period of the day. Never known to break a rule or to sneak during study period. Displays a marked taste for poetry, as ii shown by her frequent poetical quotations. Her greatest defect is her aptitude for falling in love and we feel that her career as a teacher shall be cut short by this tendency. Here’s to happiness for Anna in the future. II Mii.ton Siiopfstau................ (iratz. Pa. Page—Society President—’Varsity Foot Hall— Class Foot Ball—Manager Class Basket Ball —Class Base Ball. lie means what he � ays. “ShoflP ts lacking in nothing but height, lie is well liked by the I toys. That is the reason why his r Kun—2X7—has been the scene of more song services. athletic meetings, feasts, and stag parties than any other room in the building. Strange to say, but they haven't sung a new song for the past two years. ShofT i' an expert at braying, barking, ami imitating tlte witches in Macbeth. At collecting society titles and making friends, he i- unsurpassed, and tf he continues work as a teacher, we are sure he will he a great success. TOUCHSTONE Sami f.i. S. Simons..............Mount Joy. Pa. Page—Class Treasurer—Secretary of Y. M C. A 1 dare ilo all that may l cc nnc a man; Who ilnrc ilo more n none. Samuel Silent Simons came here from the May-town High School. Although he may not be eccentric. yet he has hceii known to remain silent for three consecutive meals. He is an energetic student. Passed the Middle Year work in spring terms. Took General History at Kli alicthlown College and History of Education at Millcrsvillc. lias taken advanced work in Geology, and we may hear from him some time a a professor of science. His matrimonial prospects are not particularly promising, yet. we believe that his taste in this matter will he that of a Good man. Iuvin R. Snvi.br.....................Brogucville. Pa. Page—'Varsity and Class l oot Ball and Base Ball. “Full well they lautchr.i with counterfeited fflcc. At all hi joke , lor many a joke had he. This modest looking young man is Snyde, one of our York county l� oys. Snyde enrolled at the Normal in the spring of 1906. but, not being in a hurry to graduate, decided to teach a few years before graduation. However, after teaching several years, he found that his heart was becoming hardened by the constant application of the birch to “Young America. so in the fall of 1909 he decided to join us and strike for bigger game. His winning smile and social manner won him the distinction of being a great lady fusscr in his early days at the Normal. However, his social matters have assumed a rather settled statu since the fall of i k and now lie spends his holidays in Wilmington. Delaware, at the home of a certain little, dark-eyed maiden of our class. Snyde i a jolly, good fellow, always in for any fun that comes along. Me has the arts of snapping and rough-housing” down to a science, lie i an artist with a paper hag filled with water The “Preps say he- is a dead shot, scarcely ever known to miss his man. Snyde has a warm place in the affections of his •lassmates and carries with him their l� cst wishes. TOUCHSTONE 7 Grace O. Spotts..........................Blaine. Pa. Page—Vice-President of Y. V. C. T. T. That voice tlmt none can match. Grace is one of the famous Perry county bunch and is ever ready to stand up for Iter gang. Site is well-known in the musical world of the school, and is especially famous for her untiring devotion to choir practice. Her interest in the musical line is not confined to her own talent, however Her broad nature has enabled her to be an inspiration to a cornet player in the Page Orchestra. Reports from Perry county tell us that she is much interested in the mail system, the male” of one route being her partieular study Tall and womanly. Grace, we feel sure, will make a success as a teacher or a singer. Lack a E. Strop i ............................Blaine. Pa. Page—Secretary of Society—President of Y. W. C. A.' “Who chooseth me ha'l nain what many men ilc irc ” It is impossible to relate in so small a space the history and many merits of this smiling representative of Perry county. She first began the study of snapping at a tender age in Bloomfield Academy. Imt in tgo8 entered Millersvillc, where she has pursued the same study ever since. We know from her own Iin that she can make dandy pics and cakes and is only waiting for a man to eat them.' Judging front all appearances, the wait will not Ik-lone, but it i- difficult to determine at present just which one of the five will I the luckiest, as the compass vacillates among them all. Another one of her many accomplishments is that of kidding, in which art she is past master. TOUCHSTONE 79 Josephine Swift. .................Fulton House. Pa. Critic of Norma! Society-Secretary of Class-Secretary of Editing Hoard And tier lirown eye how eloquent. Ask what they will 'ti granted. Josephine! what a stately, dignified name for our Jo, a� the Happy Family call her. She can cook a little, hut she has a decided aversion to washing dishes. Jo's optimistic nature is generally uppermost, hut “oft in the stilly night we hear her sadly say, Oh. dear mortals, don't you have something to eat !” Her hobby this winter was her Model School work Morning, noon and night she tinkered and hammered and planned away. all for those boys of hers. Jo enjoys our walks across country, hut she sighs for the canter after the cattle, the crack of the whip like shots in a battle. for she i- never happier than when on horseback To those who know her well. Jo proves a jewel” • f a friend. We hope that the silver lining may always he turned out in her cloud. Fkeeha Swisher, ..........................Lancaster. Pa. Page. Women may ! «- contrary creature . «� o«l Almighty made them to match the men, Frecda. one of our day student friends, i- rather studious, and when she has made up her mind to do a thing, she. like the turtle of old. is sure to get there. Her |uiet, meek manner might lead otte to think that she lacks that essential thing, a sense of humor, hut the girls in room seven vote her a “jolly good fellow. One would never accuse Frecda of looking at a man. but looks sometimes deceive. She i very fond of candy, especially those Itoxcs which come at Christmas time. That she may have a happy and successful future is our wish for Frecda. 8o TOUCHSTONE George F.. Thomas......................Millersvillc. Pa. Page—President of Class—Business Manager of “Touchstone”—Page Quartette—Page Orchestra Leader—Class Orchestra. A man of many parts.1' This talented member of our class came to us in the fall term of '09. While in his Junior year his name was seen on the honor list, hut this did not agree with Tom’s” motto, “Never let your work interfere with your pleasures.” Before entering our class he took a business course at the Pottsvillc Business College, and this has |� cen a valuable aid to Tom in taking notes in Prof. Cooper’s methods class. We think Tom will In a lawyer, as he is interested in so many cases, lie prides himself in living the successful lawyer for a case in which there were five other applicants. He is especially talented along the line of music. One can often hear him going through the halls soaring aloft with his tenor voice. We do not want to discourage Tom in his practice of law. but feci that he ought to follow the musical profession, ami in this we can predict him great success. Clara F.. Thompson.........................Minda, Pa. Normal. I am lioing to sleep, but call me once a year. Everyone at the school knows that this lass is from Perry county, which place she thinks is the only place on earth. While this lass was yet a Junior, she fell a victim to that dread disease, measles, and. while in the in firmary. acquired the name of “Tommy.” by which name she is now known among her classmates. The most conspicuous characteristic alxiut her. however, is her great love for dogs. Even during her pleasure walks she looks for flogs at every house. Tommy.” the attractive, has not fallen in love with any of the Normal boys. I � t her visit to the home of her chum sealed her fate. There she met her ideal—the lxachelor, “Jakic...........romniy is talented in music and her great ambition is to become a musician. We expect to hear of her success in the future. T )UCH STONE Si Mabel I. I rol't, .....................Glen Rock, Pa. Page. “To bed. «o bed, to bedr Glen Rock is the proud birth-place of Mattel. At an early date in her peaceful course through life she acquired a desire for sleeping, which has not quite left her. Mabel was one of those sedate personages when she came to ns in the fall of 100S. lint can she tie considered among that class now? -k the third hall girls. However. Mabel i always busy from morning until night; if not studying she is sleeping, but we are sure that a reasonable portion of her precious time is spent in the former, as i- shown by those remarkably-prepared I-atin lessons. We hardly know what to predict for Mabel, hut, no doubt, she will be a teacher until she wins her ideal—'“Johnnie.'’ We wish her success in both undertakings. Mabel M. Trout........................Christiana, Pa. Page—Y. W. C. A. Cabinet—Basket Ball Team. “And if she will, she will, you may depend on't; And if hIii’ won't, she won't, and there’ an end on't This Mack-haired maiden came to us from Christiana, not fresh from high school, but with the dignity of a two-year-old school-marm.' She soon forgot her dignity, however, and is ever ready to join in our frolics. She i chairman of the Y. Y. C. A. Social Committee and some of the delightful sociable- we attended last winter were made more enjoyable by her efforts. Mabel’s day-dream is to reign next year in a primary grade. Judging-from the interest she took in her Model School work, her reign will be a successful one. She i- great in athletics and is never happier than when swinging her tennis racket. 82 TOUCHSTONE John A. Tubbs.........................Selbyvillc. Del. Normal—Vice-President of Class. How languidly he pursue In Kiaccful « ) manner. This tall, dignified-looking chap conics from Southern Delaware. Around hi home in Selby villc there is s much sand that automobiles get stuck and this accounts for the brevity of his trousers. Tubbs liegan his Normal career at West Chester, but came here this year because, in his own words, he heard that the girls were better-looking at Mil Icrsvillc lie doesn't seem able to decide which girl is the better-looking when you think of how many he lias fusltcd.” or, perhaps, he has decided that our girls here arc not superior � o those at the other Normal. ‘The la t theory k doubt 1c. the correct one when you consider the trips lie makes to his former school. We are told by good authority that Tubbs is strong for holding hands and that when he can't do that he puts them in his pockets to keep them warm. Sit'NF.v L Weixek..................Wrightsville. Pa |� agc—Vice-President of Page Society— Vice-President of thletic Association—'Varsity Pool Ball attd Base Ball—Class boot Ball. Basket Ball and Base Ball. Consider the lilies. Our Sid creates the tir t impression of being extremely quiet, which only goes to prove the old adage that Still waters run deep. for there is a great deal to Sid Mi attractive personality makes him very well liked among the girls, and. what i a Mirer test of popularity, he is a good fellow among the boys, as well. Until a recent date he was an active member of the famous “Five Hundred Quartette of -’Sy. Me made his debut in society during the spring of t )io, hut on account of some misunderstanding he dropped out of Millersvillc social circles to a degree. and now hi favorite expression is Carrie me r aek to Wrightsville. Me has never joined church, and says he docs not expect to until after his marriage, when he will adopt the belief held by hi wife. TOUCHSTONE � 3 Pauline Whitteker.......................Lancaster. Pa. Normal. When she had passed. il seemed like the ceasing of ex ■luisiic music.” To those who first sec Polly she seems to he a nice, quiet, refined jjirl. and tiii is just what she really is; a true friend to everyone and not t«v anxious to tell them that she is their friend until she can do some little thing and then she docs it. She came to Millersvillc in the fall of 1909. and since then she has been industriously taking her part in the routine of school life. !1 her life in the public schools. Lancaster College and here in Mil-lersville he has been a student in the true sense of the word Pauline, we feel sure, will be successful in whatever vocation she may bless. Ktiiei. A. Vii.ey.....................Bridgeton, Pa. Secretary of Normal Society—Assistant Secretary of Class—v. V. C. A. and V V. C. T. l!. Cabinets. ' Three stories high, kind, full of fun. Here is another one of those famous York coun-lians She is a good student, can read Virgil faster than a horse can trot. but is best known as a pianist, for. in that capacity, she has served her society long and well One of her favorite tricks is that of making long calls, especially if any eats are visible. During her three years at the Normal she has had the good fortune to contract both measles and mumps, hut no serious complications of the heart have ever been reported. However, if yon were to ask her about the time they lost their” way while out driving, some sort of case might come to light. s 84 TOUCHSTONE Harriet Wii.son........................Reading. Pa. Page—Censor of Society Member Y. W. C. . Cabinet I don't never hcv inny trubblc in regulating my � wii con rlnkt, but to keep other pholks straight i� what bother me. In Spite of the fact that she rooms opposite a hall teacher. Harriet has ) ecomc such an expert at sneaking ii the hall that site Indies every attempt at detection. and has even become so liold that she will lake forty winks during her evening visits. Her practical jokes, too. have won her fame, for her ready wits devise anything.even to putting walnut shells in the downy couch of one of her classmates. The severest trial of Harriet's life is her curly hair, which defies every attempt to make it lie flat Her sense f humor and habitual cheerfulness would make her a very agreeable companion if die could only devise some means for keeping her inquiring mind a little more m check. David Witmkr.......................Mount Joy. Pa. Pmi —Vice-President of Society—Clans Foot Bail and Basket Ball. “In troth be i but an infant wearing Cromer . To quote the former manual training teacher. Davy will never grow up. Like all other young children, he must have hi morning nap, and so he |i;,s formed the habit of falling asleep in methods ' No one would ever suspect Davy of being sav |I1gi to say the least, but last winter he lost a cake of s...q� and searched diligently for it for two month . 11is ambition is to he a doctor and practice in Mount Joy. But the death rate there is already so high that we advise him to become a sailor, in which profession we are sure of hi success, a he has .1 girl in every port. Davy has never liked bright colors. Of late he ha shown a decided preference for Black. and has even given away his class pin to preserve the color harmony. TOUCHSTONE «5 Clayton F. Vake..........................Lititz. Pa. Page In arguing, IOO, lie owned hi% skill, For e’en tho vanquUhed, he could argue still. Mere is a remarkably curious representative of Lititz. bred and reared on the usual diet of bacon, sauer-kraut ami pretzels. Clayton is a zealous and enthusiastic worker in the literary and religious organizations of the Normal He was never known to join in any of the various frivolities of school life and is rarely found out of his room during study period. Me is truly eligible to a chair with the grinds. ilis diligence and zeal will surely bring him success after leaving the Normal. I’ T Ki- C. Ym no. ................... Ashland, Pa. aKc—Assistant Secretary of Class—Secretary of Y. W. C. A. And ;ill that' hot of dnrk and bright Meets in her aspect and her eyes 1-ihel. popularly known as Flit, has In-en with tis for two years. She has been an industrious M,l rHVr :,s ' 'h°wu by her ability in her classes. T-th delights in teaching in the .Model School, but never is so happv as when she receives her criticism. Who would think by looking at her that she is one of the biggest eaters on First Hall, and my, how she can cook! She i accomplished in many ways, especially in the line of nnisic. The hall teachers always enjoy to hear the to o'clock solos rendered by Eth.” Expect to see her as a future gymnasium teacher. The clas- wishes you abundant success 86 TOUCHSTONE ■ l.UF.RT H. Zkilinoer, ..........Williamsburg. Pa. Normal—President Normal Society—Class President—'Varsity Foot Pall and Base Ball— Class Base Ball, Foot Ball and Basket Ball. • He is activity personified.” Mails from the wilds of Blair county. Entered the Normal in the spring of too;. Taught public school one year and shipped again with us in the fall of 1909. Is the strong man of our class and i always found at the front in the class scraps.” Landed the Juniors’ Pennant for us in 1010. Studies when it doesn't interfere with his other pastimes. Has been active in all branches of athletics. Always willing to take part in any fun that comes along. Charter member of the Rough Housers, “Snappers. and Night Marauders' Clubs. Doesn't like to he hen-pecked, hence has the Principal take his social privileges from him occasionally. His pleasing personality has won him many friends about the Normal. We predict a bright and prosperous future for Zci. TOUCHSTONE 7 Class Roll Aikin, her aid always willing to proffer, Is liked by the man whose name is Hoffer. Ambler, a maiden of so gentle mien. That to be loved needs but to be seen. Aungst, so very fond of sleep. Is often found in slumbers deep. Bair, gentle, kind and true. Is always trying some good to do. Baker, all her time devotes 0 To memorizing methods notes. Baker, is the girl of medium size. With fun dancing in her saucy brown eyes. Bates, the man of spelling fame. Is quite an artist at Love’s young game. Beal with Kip Van Winkle vied With her faithful old dog “Snyde.” Beane is not what you’d call slow. She always sports sore kind of beau. Beidei. will be a Middletown teacher. In order to capture the son of a preacher. Bektolet is always found Where the cats are going ’round. Bi.ek iiert is near when “eats .abound. But gets out of sight when boy$ come round. 88 TOUCHSTONE Bomberger, hustling, busy, secure. None of the Normal girls can allure. Ilowmax, as jolly as any you find. Except when her lessons arc on her mind. Bkabso.n. the book room clerk, we know W ill meet success wherever he’ll go. Brubaker, always bonny and gay. Always ready for fun and play. Brubaker, Minetta. is the girl with the smile W hose brightness is seen for many a mile. Campbell's love's too deep for words, For ‘‘Polly” and “Jay.” her favorite birds. Charles, who came to us long ago, A convenience everywhere she may go. Davis sporty, jolly, gay. Ready to snap” most any old day. Demmv. daring, decisive, dear, Delights so much his horn to hear. Disk, the little sleepy head. Early and late likes to be in bed. Dixon, always bright and gay, Surely doth like to have her way. Dougherty, dimpled, dutiful, true. Lovers and learning will never eschew. Drumm. dreamy, droll and shy, Blushes all over when a girl is nigh. Gary, fallen angel from Paradise. For going snapping must pay the price. Engle’s roommate lone watch keeps While all evening Mary sleeps. TOl'CHSTOXE. 89 Evans likes geology, For fossils are her specialty. Eyster, earnest, energetic and bright. In croquet arid skating seems to delight. Foster. mild and soft of voice. Has found the person of her choice. Eox. of literary fame. In the poet’s corner you’ll find her name. Fretz. our darling little Blanche, Her future home—a western ranch. Garkek. cunning, cheerful, gay. As an early snapper was caught one day. Gish is the name of the neat little maid W hose feet from the school have never far strayed. Good, a blue-eyed maiden fair, Every night doth tail her hair. Goodman in her school work has made much gain. But to be an S. S. teacher is her aim. Graham stars reciting Chubb. And also in a dramatic club. Hackm n. the girl with the curly black hair. For bovs more than lessons does seem to care. Hartman, happy, merry and wise. Has puffs on her head and lights in her eyes. Herr, who is clever with the pen. Is sometimes called a lady among men. Herr, who’d be happy in Charlottevillc, Is tired of life at Millersville. IIkrtzi.kr, pretty, brown-eyed and keen, Hails from back over the Lititz green. 90 TOUCHSTONE Hess, happy, hasty, hale, In midnight minstrels will never fail. Hoffek, upright, honest, smart. Has lately won an “Aikin heart. Hurst, a busy, charming lass. As brilliant as any in our class. Huston—always afraid she has failed, By a long list of AV may be easily trailed. J- c.’Ohs leads a quiet studious life. Would you know the reason? Ask his wife. Keii-eu, a star in the Basket Ball Team. Is thought by the girls to be just a dream. Kei.i.ey. kind, willing, meek, Always more cases is ready to seek. Kersiinek doth her fate bewail When no letter comes from Yale. Kkeidek, who is careful and well-read, Is trying to grow hair on his bald head. Lansinokk, blonde, with a taking grin. To stick to one girl he considers a sin. La user, a studious, generous miss. The days at home to her are bliss. I.avsek, a loyal classmate he, Is just as “Dutch” as he can be. I.eI fake, the lady with the nice long mane. Wears a beautiful switch to increase the same. LeFkvkk, kind, demure and sweet. A kinder girl you ne'er will meet. Lesiikk, who invented something new. I ways willing some favor to do. TOUCHSTONE 9 Lower, great in athletic feats, Never would let herself he beat. LubOLD, quiet and demure. Her fame as teaser” is secure. Ludwig, gentle, quiet, mild. An ever helpful, smiling child. M Ki.wain, careful and refined. Was never known to be unkind McQuatic, a quiet man you see, Ili terms at the Normal—eight plus three. Mkssnkk, trying his teachers to please, Has had much trouble with his v's. Mii.i.kk, the girl from Lancaster town, The comers of her mouth arc never turned down. Min. 'ii h. with her quiet air. Lights the hall with her nice red hair. Mock, careful, languid, tall, Always fond of a game of ball. M � ork, a tiny maiden, very bright. With hair as dusky as the night. Myers, the last at the table to eat, Thinks his girl in the village hard to beat. Naum an. who has such Huffy hair, Is always happy if Kelley is there. Ni:arv, nearly, almost, not quite. Makes us laugh when he tries to recite. Xki.son in heaven will never he happy Unless while there she can pull white taffy. Ni.ssi.ky does the men ensnare. With her Huffy, gold-brown hair. 92 TOUCHSTONE N'owlen, who likes to go ‘‘snapping ’ On Sunday is never caught napping. Obkk, only a boy in his ways. Will be a wise man in future days. Obekiioi.tzkk is now a young man And is no longer “Mary's lamb. Poktkk. the man whose merits we all laud. Goes with a girl by the name of Maude. Ram iso can never wear a white bow. Of course, it’s because she loves Porter so. Rksski.. a staunch member from Quarryville land. Will very soon join the married band. Resskk. intellectually very strong. Has already joined the marriage throng. Roddy, the girl with the eyes of brown. Who on her face never wears a frown. Roil Kit a vo 11 from Hanover, sunny and happy. In the classroom is never nappy. Ron ik. lively, cunning and wise. Is ever ready to help and advise. Rtoy's Jacob had to leave her. When she got the scarlet fever. S iikokdkk. happy and complacent. When there's “eats she's always present Scott, poetic, sorrowful, true. Always hunting a good deed to 1 . Smoi-t'stai.i., short, with keen penetration, Loves to get material for a long oration. Simons, studious, silent Sam. Trys to bluff whenever he can. TOUCHSTONE 93 Snyder. noted for his wit. In social affairs has made a hit. Stotts, a girl always full of joy. Especially when she can be with a boy. Stroup, with rather a religious air. )ccu] ies the V. Y. C. A. chair. Swift, sedate and dignified. On a galloping horse doth love to ride. Swishek, the girl with the gentle ways. Will he loved by (Irace Gardiner all her days. Thomas, truthful, jolly, gay. Her pies ami cakes will eat some day. Thompson, stately, tall and fair. (Iocs about with a haughty air. Trout, gladsome and ever the same. In Junior Latin won much fame. Trout, the one we call Mabel M.. At playing tennis is quite a gem. Turns is the man from the Diamond State Who expects to sell strawberries by the crate. Weller is a base ball fan And every inch a gentleman. Whitteker. quiet but also wise. With a wealth of love in her big brown eyes. Wilen is awfully fond of sweets. And talks about a fast as she eats. Wilson’s Y. W. C. A. Keeps her busy all the day. Wither has of keepsake store. Handkerchiefs and hearts galore. 94 TOUCHSTONE Take, upright, studious and sedate. Has often been heard in General Debate. Young, who likes very well to cook. Is an ardent student of her book. Zeiungkk. zealous, brawny, gay. Has often snapped” the livelong day. ♦ TIIK WII.I.OWS ALONG THU NORTH S1DK OF WKST I.AKK. 96 TOUCHSTONE History of Class of 1911 A Soon for the last time we shall listen to the call Attention!” and, as we stand at parade rest and look down the line for a final review, our minds run back over the three years which we have spent together under the Violet and Gold. As we look back over these happy years, during which time we have marched shoulder to shoulder by day and pitched our tents together at night, we find we have a wealth of garnered memories stored away. Memories of the class games in which our lx ys. even as Juniors, showed their mettle and proved that they were a stalwart band. They hold an unbroken record as champions in base ball and. in our Middler year, they wrested the basket ball game from the Seniors—something which happens but once or twice in a decade. Thinking of the boys’ basket ball awakens another “back-stroke” and a picture of the grim old gym” decked in gala dress, and the girls' victory in basket ball comes to mind. Linked with these thoughts are those of cheers with which we encouraged our teams to victory, and of songs which the boys have sung around our campfires. A memory that will always be in the front rank is our Middler Sociable: it was a wonderful affair. So original and unique was it that the Eaculty, feeling that it could never again be equalled, issued a decree that so much time and energy should never again be expended on the class entertainment. Despite this fact, our Senior Sociable was a close second to the one in our Middler year. ()f course, we remember the class day when the Senior Mantle was received bv our class. But, after all. it isn't that fact which makes the day so memorable. The morning of class day last year was the date of that never-to-be-forgotten” class rush, in which twelve valiant Middlers held at bay the raging mob of Juniors, while one of our l oys hauled down the Juniors' flag from the top of the stand-pipe and burned it. TOUCHSTONE 97 All of our memories, however, are not of exploits in athletics. Memories that will he “long, long thoughts ’ are those of tramps along the “Con” for Botany and Zoology specimens with Hr. Roddy; quiet hours spent with our books or in the library: periods spent in room ( cultivating our memories and periods spent in room I I uncultivating” them: and periods in the Model School acquiring a professional air. Memories of frolic and work crowd one another’s footsteps in the Senior year. Every day brought some duty and play. Sturdily, shoulder to shoulder, held by that invaluable l ond—class-spirit—we have stormed the ramparts. Having conquered our school work, we feci ready to test our might in a broader field. We. as a class, have tried to set an ideal for the other classes toward which it is well for them to strive. Of course, we have failed at times, hut even our failures are stepping stones for future classes. Commencement day—our last memory will be fraught with pleasure and with pain. No other ties which bind us will seem so strong as those of classmates. We shall soon have the chance to prove that we have lived up to our motto. “Non scholae sed vitae discimus. In future years we shall hear of our classmates from the North, South. East and West. Once more the last clear calls— Attention!” “Cheer!” “Break Ranks!” “March! 98 TOUCHSTONE Class Officers A President...... 'ice-President. Secretary...... Treasurer...... President....... I 'ice-President, Secretary....... Assistant Secretary Treasurer....... Fall Term 1909 ,. .. .............. ... .John Lansinger .........................George Thomas .........................Mabel Herr .........................Harold Kelley Winter Term 1909-1910 .. .George Thomas ...Isaac Kkriukk .Josephink Sum .Mary C. Don;he iy Harold Kelley Spring Term 1910 President...........................................Guv Ea� Y I ice-President................................ .Aden Eystkr Secretary..............................................Alice Betts Assistant Secretary................................ .Nell Kilgore Treasurer........................................... Harold Kelley Fall President........... Vice-President. .... Secretary, . ........ Assistant Secretary. Treasurer............ Term 1910 .............Earl Bates ............ Albert Zeii inge:i .............Blanche I 'kbtz .............Esther Bektoi.et .......... Sami kl Simons Winter Term 1910-1911 President. ............................................Albert Zeii ingkr Vice-President........................................ .Jacob Messnek Secretary............................................. -Sylvia Beidel Assistant Secretary.................................... Ethel Wiley Treasurer.............................................Sam cel Si mons Spring Term 1911 President.............................................Aden Eystkr ‘ice-President......................................Jon n Trims Secretary. ...........................................Anna Scott Assistant Secretary...................................Ktiiki. Yocn ; Treasurer.............................................Sa m l ei. Si mons Senior Statistics « � XICKNAMK. v1 HIKING PEI PHRASE. SAUK, K ClIARACTKR- I8TICS. POSSESSION. IfOIIHY. ASPIRATION. DESTINY PROSPECTS. Aikin. Lucy uj Good-natured Wisdom tooth Basket ball Elocutionist. Wife of College Kxcellent. Peter monkey President Oh. My! Ainblcr, Mabel K. • «s Angel. Demure. Hobby horse Making tea To become a • )ld maid •• Smith.” Good. Moses! Aungst. (•race 1 1 IT Aungstie. Intelligent. Her Stas • Moonlight Teacher. Married. man ' walks. • Ought to be Oh. shoot! Hair, K Jna M n� John. Serious. Paul. Writing letters Live in a city. Missionary Ituki-r. A. (Iracc. u r«raoimiv Inquisitive Home puprr. Talking. Gym teacher. Hard to tell. Not known. Oh. (Jolly! Baker, Mary S xo I'rimneiv l ocket Hating An angel. Settled By Jinks! Bates, Hurl W. •o Dill v. Fickle. Side-burns. Girls Vaudeville star. 1 ndcr taker. •' Good !— Beal. Nellie t • N'an’o Giggler. Bracelet Snapping. Teach in YorkCo. (Juit teaching. Flourishing. e t,ods! Soane Marion M o ll'i Marv Ann Moody NV alter s pic- Using crude oil. «rand opera Private chef at Hncouraging. ture. singer. State College. Vacillating. door ! Keidcl, Svlvania R tg 3� Dutch. •• Spooky Switch. Dancing Just what she is. Just what she isn't. Charming wife. O my dear ’ Bortolot, Ksther M JO • y Bert. Talkntivenesv Danderinc Hugging her To be considered While there's Scared ton pea- cushion. sweet. a man. there s hope nut! Ah (Joe! Blefchett, Mamie H. to US Hoc Haw. Comfortable- Pennant. Hating. To evade men. To land one. Good. Bomborger. Howard. King Chawn. Roundness. Curly hair. Basket ball. Surveyor. Farmer Unknown. Be darned. Bnwtitnn. ara. J3 •v SuIIv Stamping hot lygj Class pin Karlv rising. 1 • 0 to I'rsmus. o«d Cook Booming. Ding it! Tell you what Brahson. J. Zell. n UJ llrabx. Fussiness. Kook room Borrowing Teacher. Stationery clerk Ask Htnma. Brubaker, Mabel R X) 1 JJ Pud. Mischievous job, Class pin. stamps Muntingtrouble To have money. Housewife. Unknown. Ach du Bober. Brubaker, Minolta MS N’elta Her sweet George's let Bagging class To have a good Banker's wife. Sure thing. By George. fine Slack- mg I’ll swear to it. Campbell, Dorothv. X i IOM Dot 1ndependence Polly Biting her naiK follv's satellite. Taxidermist. Chatles, Mamie J1 Kotundit v. Her feet Talking about To be thm Suffragette t ncertuin. Blame it. Davis, Lily. JO • ••Ml. l-oiulneSS. Black velvet Kelley. Snapping To skate thru life School Teacher Can't tell. Oh ! I-und. Iklllil suit. Musician PBilippino. Spotted Chucked. Gosh darn. Di.se, Dora. l«o 1 tody Voice. Photo. Writing letters To be � preacher s wife. She'll get him Ah. Dear! Dixon, lessie G. Jl Ijs levs Flirt v Pillow. Talking. To see life Cobbler's wife. Spreading. Oh. Pete! Dougherty. Mary C, iS IJ� Polly. Jollity. Little dimples Veiling after bells. Smiling Hall teacher. Live in Canuda. She won t tell Dm mm. J Raymond N Druntmlc. Harmless. Horn. Anything. Storekeeper. Too Young. Kahy, Guy C JJ U« Like a ti-sh. His girls Knocking fac- To live in Para- 1 0 live in H—ar- Hard to beat. dise. rislmrg Darn it. Knglc. Mary II. JO •� 7 Pleasant V. W C. A. Dotting new Missionary. Minister’s wife. Not too prom- To be a young man's slave. ismg Am 1 as fat us that girls. ■■'vans, Mary K ■M 148 Polly. Corpulence Fossils Dieting. To be an old man’s darling. Rest with two Kyxter, Aden. Jo • 4,, Rod Hnergy. Cigars. Pluyingeroquct Bass soloist, Professor of social science. Improving. O Hun ! Foster. Myrtle o •• ’ Cap. Smiling. Ralph’s pic- Letter writing School inarm To be married. Flourishing. O grunt! Fox, Klicabcth. •g IJt. Foxy Li Pathetic air. Miss Mum- Writing poetry. To be a poet She's one already Doubtful. Land of Beulah Fret , Blanche K Blanche 0. Daintiness. maugh. Diamond Writing letters. Pass state board. Settle in Cal Engaged. _ My Gosh • Garber. N'ormuti K ji Itto Monte. Soberness. His camera. Taking pictures Farmer. T each awhile ( hungcable. Senior Statistics—Continued. NAME. ui s NICK X AMR. STRIKING PRIZED HOBBY. ASPIRATION DESTINY MATRIMONIAL PET PHRASE i ISTIC. POSSESSION. Gish. Mary 3 llo Quiet. Doesn't have Going to church School teacher Consult almanac. ? Good, Miriam. 21 122 Mim. Musical abil- Cushion Fishing for To live in New Vocal teacher. Wavering ity. •• Bates. ’ Cumberland Please your Goodman. Rebecca. 20 Reba. Giggling. Postal from Letter writing S S Teacher. To live in Albany Broken off honor. Graham, Helen. IS 140 Gralunie Womanliness State | ennant To be an artist. To cultivate a Good. This is too much (Porter field). fust red to peanut ! Hiickmun, Mabel. J1 • . • Hack. Small, but F and M. pin. Going to Society belle. Home maker. Flourishing •• Family.'' Consistent with Herr, Charles. II 17“ Lizzy. Giggling. Marie’s pic- lacking in mir- Scientist. Live in Phila. Settled. lure. r«� r. emotion amused. Herr, Mabel. II «� V Ma nolle. Thoughtful. Her letter. Reading. Housewife Librarian. Creeping. Oh Pete? Hcrtzlor, Katharine JO Blushes. History of Ed Keeping house. Nu� se Song bird. I-air. Isn't that cutie? Hartman, Kmlly. 2o l � o tti!W Music. Bagging gym Saving Good- Gel thru M.S.N.S. Music teacher Hard to tell. Hess, Paulino. � US Polly. I and M pin. Music teacher. Housekeeper. All Light. Vat iss? HolTer. Irwin S. •’ s - Dad. Reserve. An aikin’. night. Assimilating. College professor College professor. Consult barometer Time will tell. O Heck! Hurst. Kdna P. IS 132 Her memorv Violin. Crocheting. Teacher. Live in West O Pete! Huston. Marian lo III Mary Ann. Unassuming. Pennant Digging. High school Time won t tell. Fair to mid- Thank good- teacher. dl'ng ness. Jacobs, Emory. Keijtcr, Kdward IS '4 5° no Kelp 1 bgnity Ca .illess. Wife. His girls. Stay at home Snapping Preacher. To be a farmer. i eacher Fizzle. Married. Good from his Hard luck. Kelley, llurold l . II iro Good looks Wilson pennant Admiring the “ nine. Be a Sport. •’Nevcr-waser. Nine cases. Get us some more butter. Kcrsltner, Nellie 1 JO «3S Nell. Funniness. Her laugh Snapping Society belle To go to ale. Settled Oh. you’ Kreiiler, Isaac J 4 Ho Brother Isaac Cncrgy. iqii pennant. His horse Flaying croquet Teacher. Live at Beverly Good. Dog gone it! l.ansinger, John M. •9 141 Johnny. 1 lundsomc. Dancing. To he a college Business man. O. K graduate. Bachelor girl. Causer, Ida S. 21 112 Causer Quietness. Home. Darning stock- Store keeper's Called oil Peter! ings. wife. German professor l.uyscr, Frank. It'S Dutch. Reserve Letters. Combing his Teacher of Eng- Hopeful. hair liSfl Blame it Le Fcvrt. Katharine. 138 Duckie. Her voice Library Talking Togo West. To be an old maid I nknown. All hope lost I a' Fevre, Marv. IS iar dancing eyes John Family theatre. To ride on passes. Bright O Pete! Lower, M Edith. 23 ■ So Johnnie. Athletic Basket ball Telling expert- Get married. She don’t care t ailed oil picture chocs. Cuboid, Kslella M 14 124 Stella Independence Cake of soap Getting other Anything but an Suffragette Fairly good Great Caesar s and a towel people worried old maid. To bean old maid ghost Ludwig, Pauline 18 12o Good humor. Pictures. Studying Librarian Doubtful. McKIwain, Madison 10 MS Mac. Slowness. Home cooking Studying. Agricultuiist Farmer Hard to tell. McQuatc, Harry 21 S8 Quiet. Grapes. Violin Talking dutch. M D M. D. Nothing doing passa ? Messner, Jacob (!. lo Jake. Liveliness. Clerking in laiwycr Merchant at 1 ur Eloped father’s store lock. Miller. Florence. 19 3 Floss. Brightness. Mesh bag. Giggling. Join ’• Press As- •• Press repor- Corkin’ (I Heavens! social i in ter s ass t. Minnick. IS Mae. 2o IJS Quiet. Studying. To Ik a school Missionary Vague. inarm Mock. Mary 21 150 Mock. Unconcerned S Donald Sleeping. Go to Colorado. 1 each history. Unknown. For crab s sake. Moore, Kdith -•I • Kduf. Good natured Going to bank. To be a “Helms - A successful voy- Breezy. Fire and Tom man age. Brown ’ Mycr . Charles A. 4 lSo Charlie. Boldness. His girl Going to College professor Married. Settled. Now take care there N'anmnn. Grace lo' in ••Tpot .” Her hair. Mirror Dancing. Artist Prima donna. Undecided. O Go Mini s'.' Senior Statistics—Continued. Name. - s hi NICKS AUK. STRIKING CHARACTER. ISJIC. PRIZED POSSESSION. HORRY. ASPIRATION. DESTINY. MATRIMONIAI PROSPECTS. PET PHRASE. Wary, Ralph 1. Nelson. Lulu £, n i4m Pat Straightness. Sweet Marie Electricity. Electrician. Fakir. Piling up O Gracious! it 126 Mother Capacity for Bag of rats. Saving things. To be a deaconess Ask Isaac Startling O Bugs! Nissley, Grace 11 ' Nis. eat . Her walk. Prat. pin. Going skating To have a “Man- Ring. Gym teacher. Will never change her I You State ! name. By gum! Nowlcn. Marie 11 IIJ Tim. Snappy. Notes. Going to Lan- Teacher of Math. Deaconess. Neariliy caster. Wrlghtsvlllc! Obcr, Kirch. 21 150 obyurc. Kiddish. Foot hall Athletics. Lawyer. Auctioneer. Excellent Obernoltzer, Chas n IJO Dutch. Good nat tired Girl at Weekly calls. Chester Co. Far- Some thing Infer for vour 1 don't care. Adamstown mer seif. Porter, Chas. S � 4 55 Moxle. Kufihfulness? Mia bed. Snapping. Blecricul engi- Ibid Settled. lice Haw ! Kant bo, Margaret. • •� J Baby thoughtful Her Charlies. Sneering. ncer. To he a Porter. Farmer's wife. Sure thing (I Pete! Rcsscl, Charles A. u Chari. Martha. Going to Ouar- To get his parch- Preacher All fixed Dog gone! ryvllle ment. Resser, Charles K. •i Pop. Active. His child. Hunting fossils. To be a scientist. A professor. All over. O hang it! Roddy, Anna M. 18 S Nan. Sweetness. F M cal- Breaking sofas Papa's house- To live near Growing. endar keeper. •• Front . « positively. Rohibaugh, Kmma. 1 120 Em. Blushes. Tommy. Vaudeville To survey Cali- To sew on but- Supcrnumer- shows fornia. tons. OUS. Ye Gods! Rotlie, June K. Ji l2o sparrow Vivacity. Mary Bailor's Reading. Conversation! 1st. Lecturer. positively perfume lacking. Dickens Rudy, Florence. .•o Sedatcness. Yacob. Embroidering. Housekeeper. Yacob's wife Beaming. Schrocder, Melon. ijK Schrndie Robust. Bed covers. Getting out of To play 500. Old maid. Cloudy. O bugs work Scott, Anna � • ■ lit Nancy. Solemn. Picture. Reciting poetry To join the Choir Invisible Married Engaged six Glory this night months. You said 'er. Shoffstall. Milton. � V, Shof. Shortness. Picture Braving. Seamstress. Actor. Flowering. Simons, Samuel 1 '45 Land paddles Dignity Geology specimens. Old Lit. B hilling. Geologist. Minister. Good mam. Now 1 think. Snyder. Irwin R 'So Snvde. Nit. Hunting the bug. Music Doesn't have any. Doubtful. N. B (lias many). Spoils. Giacc O. «34 Spottie. Spoony. Her laugh. Her voice. To rival Melba Go to Philippines Shaky. By Heck! I bet a cow ! Stroup. I-aura K. � 3 MS Molasses jag Combing her Missionary. Ask the five. Five on the hair string. By Jing! Swift, Josephine. � S Jo. Capability. I cck of cards. Getting up Go to Cornell. Marry an K.arl Progressing. early. Swisher, Freed a P '« 121 Wee Wee. Timid. Coiffure. Eating pickles. Be a Paderewski Chocolate Muncher. High flyer. Unknown Well I'll be! Thomas, George K n '44 Tom. Versatility. Fiddle. Singing. Doctor. Blooming. Dog on it! I'll be jiggered ! Thompson. Clara 31 30 Tommy. Her elbows. Dogs Teasing. Doctor's wife Hospital inspec- Budding. Trout, Mabel I. it 142 Mother. Giggling. General History. Sleeping Mrs. . tor . A Latin teachci Good. Joy to the world Trout. Mabel M it 140 Mabel M. Positiveness. ' Her . Tennis, Cilobe trotter. Explorer Undeveloped Darn it! Tubbs. John A. m •S 3 Jack. Extreme High waters Going to Fulton. Keep from work- Grow taller. Thriving. Righteous. Weller, Sidney I, JO OS Sid. youth. Hearty laugh. A Illy. Hunting third ing Base ball pitcher The same. Flowery. You said 'erkid! Whtttcker, Pauline. IS « Polly. Gentleness. Helen Graham. Prints. party. Being kind. To be a tocher. She'll make a Good. Wilson, Harriet. 1 21 Nosincss Playing tricks. To be a sport. good one. To be a pris. Uncertain. Holy cat! Wiley. Ethel A Jo 'TO Willie. Amplitude. Note book. Long visits. To be an aviator. Music teacher. Haven't been told. Toojoung Gollv. Wftmer, David. •SS Davy. Kiddish. Marie. Kissing girls. To be a dude. To be a farmer Judas Priest! Yake, Clayton F. -•j «S4 Yake. Religious. Class Motto. Rattling his Y.M.C. A Farmer. Young, Ethel. keys. teacher. lo no Katrine Musical. Princeton Playing spook. To see Passion Preacher's wife Settled in By gum' Zcilinger, Albert 31 Bull. Energy. pennant, lloxtng gloves Making noise Play Jefferson medical M. D. spring. Good enough on the hall. student. 102 TOUCHSTONE Yells School Yell Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Sis, Doom, Bah. M. S. X. S.. Ha! Ha! Ha! Senior Class Yell Kick-a-rick! Kick-a-rick! Kick-a-rick-a-rebben! Seniors. Seniors, 1911. Seniors. Seniors. Seniors. •Vj I MlDDblSRS 104 TOUCHSTONE History of Middle Class The plants of the forest must pass through countless ages and experience ' before the diamond is found. Likewise the liiston of the Class of 1912 was not made in a day. This class. coni|x sed of one hundred and twenty member from five different States, began it career in Elementary Schools. Some experienced the pleasures of (Iran mar and High School days, others enlisted at the Normal as Preps. They grew to be Juniors, and, passing that trying stage by persuasion and energy, emerged into Middlers, June, ujto. Then came that short summer vacation, allowing no time for ponderance over the new found name. Put the autumn reopened The ()ld Normal Doors to now familiar halls, classrooms and teachers. As Middlers, ve have experienced victory, defeat, jov and sorrow. In Athletics, we held our place well. Certainly knowing this would be the last chance of the Seniors, we gladly gave them a showing in Girls’ and Boys’ Basket Ball. In Loot Ball, the Middler boys were not given the opportunity to show their ability. In behalf of our girls, we are proud to say that by their splendid playing in in-door base ball the Gray of 1912 adorns the banner. The Middler Social showed that our class has members noted for hospitality and for literary ability. Never was such laughter created in an assembly as when Over the Garden Wall was rendered. Besides being entertaining, our class is noted for its sterling worth in recitation and in ability to comprehend things. We arc grateful to teachers for their kindly interest, to Seniors for their competition and to Juniors for their opj osition. Taking into consideration the ability and energy of the class, we hope to be able to fill the place made vacant by the Seniors in a creditable manner, and may the gems formed from the Middlers of 1912 be noted not only for rare beauty, but sterling worth.” TOUCHSTONE ‘ 5 “Much Ado About Nothing” To work, or not to work, that was their question; Whether tis better to sacrifice one’s health. ()r to raise the standard of Millersville Normal. Away back in the hazy days of September, in the year nineteen hundred and nine, there was a gathering of many so-called greenies” from the remotest parts of the earth. In various stages of fright and trepidation they entered our Alina Mater, fervently hoping to bring some class” to our Normal. Such an impression as that crowd made on our Faculty! Of course, we were not surprised, as all the shorts, longs, fats and leans of the Commonwealth were represented. But our revered and honored Faculty, with heartfelt sympathy and kindness of heart, after consultation with some of the wisest Middlers and Seniors, unanimously decided to accept them under various ignominious titles of “3 I Vs, i A's and Juniors. Since fame never knocks at the doors of those who 'it and wait, this ambitious class decided to be up and doing.” So under the refining influence of their superiors, that class did mature and develop into Middlers. Their deficient faculties became strengthened and their latent powers were brought out. No sooner had they begun that long-hoped-for vear than they realized that a Middler's hardships would only be lightened by few Psychology sociables, which were no end of their troubles, for back they can e to their old criterions—the Seniors, and with a pleading accent said. Don't you have a Geometry-original book? We. of course, gave them kindly help and friendly advice and. thus encouraged, they often came to us when they had waded too deep into io6 TOUCHSTONE the swamps of Chemistry or General History. Did they worry about Latin? No. for the most wealthy members of the class were most fortunate in procuring automobiles and would often give the poorer pilgrims a ride. Can our Alma Mater forget them? No, for we find they have become proficient in all the fine arts of school life as sneaking, ponying, snapping, bluffiing and even Gym bagging. As to their physical strength we fear to mention, for we would not expect them to become proficient mentally and physically in the same year. If we should, the world would tell us. No two things can be done at the save time and be done right. Although it has been said that “Nothing can come of Nothing, yet from a number of Juniors smaller than many that have graced our halls, they who were dubbed “the greenest. may develop into—but let their future deeds speak for themselves. The Middler Girls Eyes so full of laughter, Head so full of whirls. They think they’re quite important. Our tiny Middler girls. TOUCHSTONE 107 Officers of Class of 1912 Officers President...................................John Dodd. I'icc-President.............................j. Anson Wilhelm. Secretary...................................Helen Robinson. Treasurer...................................C. Homer Bowers. Colors—Gray and Gold. T )t CH STONE I(X) Junior Class History t The Junior Class was organized October 20. 1910. Following the election of class officers was the appointment of a committee for the purpose of selecting class colors, but the motto was let go until the Middle year. riie class of 1913 have had, during the first year of its career, so many experiences that it is ini] ossihle to relate them all here. One important thing, however, which favored the class was the willingness of our weaker brothers and sisters, the Preps, to follow our direction, so we have not had that spirit of independency and rivalry to contend with that our predecessors have had. A very important event of the year was the Basket Ball Tournament, which was held March 1, 2 and 3, amid great excitement on the part of the girls. March first the Junior- I rep game was played, in which the Juniors were well represented by their mascot. The Jim Crow Family. This certainly displayed good class spirit. The Juniors were victorious after a long struggle with the opposing team, who, though willing to take our advice in all other things, were determined to hold this victory. Our class, though young, has already shown the tact and ability of its members, and with such evidence it would be impossible to predict anything hut a bright and promising future. I IO TOUCHSTONE The Junior Class As We See It () wad some power the gif tie gie us. To see ourscl’s as ithers see us! A number of meek, timid, queer-looking mortals embarked on the Normal ship in the fall of 1910. and when they landed at Millersville the homesick children needed consolation and advice. Since they were too bashful to seek aid from a teacher, the duty of caring for them rested upon us. the charitable Seniors. Tiuler our in Hue nee, these children soon laid aside their awkward and childish ways, and showed their eagerness to become dignified and cultured. ( f course, the process is just in it infancy, but where there A a will there’s a way. and we know that these Junior’s will find the way. because they show a marked inclination to acquire the grace and dignity becoming Millersville students. In this respect they differ from the Mid-dlers. who claim that the aim of education is to avoid culture.” By the opening of the spring term, these Juniors had become accustomed to life at Millersville and were better acquainted with the ways of the school. Now they think they are able to take care of themselves because the time is near at hand when they may be called Middlers. but. occasionally, they return for counsel, thus showing that, as yet, they are not ready to depend entirely upon themselves. They took an active part in basket-ball and defeated the Preps in the Tournament. They had only a short time to rejoice, however, because the Seniors played a game with them presently, and then the Juniors learned the results of skilful playing. The discouraged children decided to retire in favor of the Seniors before the first half had been finished. This class of 1913 has originality and we feel confident that when they have developed into full-fledged Seniors they will be worthy of the praise and admiration bestowed upon them by the lower class-men. TOUCH ST( )NE 111 Officers of Class of 1913 President.... I ice-Prcsidcnt Secretary..... Treasurer.... A Colors—Dark IJlue ami Gold. John Merrick. Scott Smith. Marie I Slack. John Gerber. TOUCHSTONE i 3 To the Senior Class ! Millersville. Pa., June i, 1911. Dear Senior Class:— We arc the preps and. since all the other classes are telling about themselves, we thought we would like to tell about ourselves. Well, when we first came here everyone called us green and we couldn't understand it. but I guess they must have meant sunburnt. Now that we have been here two terms they don't call us that any more. At first we used to have the nicest times: we would be invited to feasts and to receptions or over to Randall’s most every day. and each time they’d put their arms around us and say. You'll join our society, won’t you? We surely were popular. Rut finally, one day we joined the societies and then the queerest thing happened. Every person who liked us so much before left us alone, and for a time we were more lonesome than when we first came. Then there was nothing else to do, so we began to make friends among ourselves, but it always makes us so mad when those persnickety Juniors and Middlers, of course, you Seniors arc entirely too nice to do it. who treated us so swell (that’s a new word we learned here) pass us without even saying Hello! We have started to take part in athletics but. when we see the other fellows play, it makes us ashamed. But we arc going to try anyway, and jK'rhaps some time in the future we will play like you Seniors. We have awful hard lessons, too. and sometmes we almost cry over them, but you dear Seniors have helped us out of many of our trials and even helped us to pass Physiology, which we never could have done without your aid. We are really very sorry we haven’t done anything else, but we are going to follow your bright example and some day we hope we’ll have an illustrious history, too. Lovingly, “The Preps.” I . S.—We forgot, we have a few “cases already. TOUCHSTONE 1 5 Normal Literary Society Color—Crimson. Motto—“Fight for Truth and Right. On January 30, 1857, a body of students met at the Millersville State Normal School “for the purpose of adopting the Constitution and By-Laws of the Normal Literary Society. W in. V. Fell was called to the Chair and A. M. Dickie appointed Secretary pro tempore. On motion of F. J. I’. Varro, the exercises were opened with music. Professor Wickcrsham, President of the Normal School, was then called upon to address the meeting. I Ic expressed himself highly pleased with the spirit of the new society. He said that he trusts this society will live for centuries to come and exert a salutary influence on the people of this State and l’nion. The Committee that prepared the Constitution and By-Laws consisted of Edward Brooks, for about twenty years principal of the Normal School: Win. W. Fell, whose brother. Judge Fell, of the Supreme Court, was an early member; F. J. P. Varro. and J. C. Hunter. The society received a charter from the State, August 15, 1859. The Constitution. By-Laws and Rules of Order have been revised several times. The Society is working at present under the Revision of 1890. Several features of the second meeting which were of interest were a “burlesque poem, composed for the occasion by Win. W. Fell, and the Normal Review. another piece of original work. Our society has at present a library of seven thousand volumes, mainly of a literary character. The Normal Literary Society holds about twenty-five meetings a year. The programs consist of music, essays, debates and recitations. Middlers and Juniors take part in our society as much as Seniors. This 116 TOUCHSTONE increases the interest and gives the students more chance to develop their literary ability, for, in that way, they have three years of society work. On the last Friday evening in October the Normal Anniversary is held. An attractive program is arranged, the particular feature being the address by some eminent man. We feel that the Normal Literary Society is fulfilling the wish expressed by Dr. Wickersham at the first meeting. The membership since the society was organized is about fifteen thousand at conservative estimate. These members, scattered far and wide, are. as true Xormalitcs. fighting for Truth and Right. TOUCHSTONE 17 Normal Literary Society Anniversary Program March—Miss Edith Davis Potter. Call to ()rder by President. President's Address—Howard E. Randall, M. I)., Si. Philadelphia, Pa. Music— Wiegienlied” ............................ Kjcrulf String Quartet. Honorary Address—“The School and the State,'' Edwin Earle Sparks, Ph. 1).. LL. D., State College, Pa. Music—Vocal Solo: (a) “Berceuse from Jocelyn ......................Godard (b) Before the Dawn ..........................Chadwick Miss Lucy Kavanaugh Peery. Reading—(a) The Bells ...................................... Poe b) Macbeth. Act I. Scene 5. Miss Lydia Sterling Elintham, Philadelphia. Pa. Music— Entr’acte front Mignon”..............................Thomas String Quartet. Normal Oration— A Rational Patriotism, Calvin S. Boyer. Esq.. '98, Doylestown, Pa. Music—Vocal Solo: Annie Laurie. ()u the Shore ............................. Neidlingcr Miss Edith Davis Potter. Reading—Monologue: At Madame Newberry's. Miss Lydia Sterling Elintham. Music— Spring Song .................................. Mendelssohn Adjournment. String Quartet. 118 TOUCHSTONE Officers of Normal Literary Society ! First Term President.....................................Harold I). Kelley. I i'ee-President..............................Ray Brubaker. Secretary..................................... nna Roddy. Critic,............... .......................Josephine Swift. Treasurer.....................................Isaac J. Kreider. Second Term President.....................................Irwin S. Hoffkr. Vice-President................................Wilbur Moyer. Secretary.....................................Lulu E. Nelson. Critic........................................Helen M. Sciiroeder. Treasurer.....................................Isaac J. Kreider. Third Term President..................................... i.i:kkt Xeiunoer. I ice-President...............................Blaine Atkins. Secretary.....................................Hr 11 el Wi ley. Critic........................................Livy Aikin. Treasurer.....................................Isaac J. Kreider. Fourth Term President.....................................John La nsingbr. Vice-President................................J. Paul Runk. Secretary.....................................Blanche FrktZ; Critic........................................ n na Scott. Treasurer.....................................Isaac J. Kreider. Fifth Term President.....................................GuY Eaby. Vice-President................................J. Harvey Rodgers. Secretary,....................................Fnitll Lower. Critic........................................Minetta Brubaker. Treasurer.....................................Isaac J. Kreider. I y Pcicu’ TLitcrartj T§ ikicta —7 . TZ7 120 TOUCHSTONE Page Literary Society Color—Blue. Motto—“Rich in Truth. Again it has become our duty to announce through the Touchstone pages that wonderful history of the Page Literary Society. It is her privilege, not only to appear again, but also to mention that with each year her membership, work and efficiency have steadily been increasing. The Page Literary Society, the oldest organization of the school, dates from the winter of 1855, and became a chartered organization on August 28. 1858. It is named in honor of David I . Page, who was a prominent educator and author, the first principal of the first State Normal School of New York. • Although she is rich in having prominent persons of the commonwealth among her members, a sad misfortune came to her the past year in the loss of one of her most honored members—Dr. Andrew R. Byerly, who was ever a loyal Pagcite. She has again marked the epoch of another very eventful and profitable year. Regular meetings were held every Friday evening during the first four weeks of the Fall and Spring terms. During the remainder of the year meetings were held every second Friday evening. iir chief object was. not only the true discussion of the question, but the development and acquisition of oratory among the members. We have nothing but words of highest praise for our Society. Throughout the past year the meetings held consisted of referred questions. orations, recitations, debates and musical features. As a usual thing, each succeeding meeting marked a continuous development and. with such a past, surely a bright future awaits her. May she ever be successful and prosperous, and may those who, hereafter, come into contact with her catch the inspiration of that famous motto. Rich in Truth.” TOUCHSTONE 121 Page Anniversary Program Music— Senora” ....................................Page Orchestra. President's Address—Byrt W. Fisher, 'oi, Lancaster, Pa. Music—Harp Solo. Concerto in I) .............................Thome. Orchestral Part at the Piano. Mary S. Warfel, Lancaster, Pa. Anna M. Overholzer, Millersville, Pa. Page Oration............................. The Pride of the Nation. William H. Miller. '98, Montclair, X. J. Music—Vocal Solo. I List the Prill in Golden Throat. —Herbert (Xatoina). Lucy K. Peery, Millersville, Pa. Reading— The Soul of the Violin ......................... Merrill. Martha G. Lindsey. Philadelphia. Pa. Music—Violin Solo, Romance Sans Paroles ...............Weineawski. John L. Warfel, Lancaster, Pa. Mary S. Warfel—piano. Honorary Oration ............................ The American Hope. Clinton Rogers Woodruff. Esq., Philadelphia. Pa. Music—Duet. Violin and Harp...............Rhapsodie. Op. 22. Spohr. Mary S. Warfel. John L. Warfel. Reading.......................... Mrs. Harrigan at the Shoe Store. Miss Lindsey. Music—Duet, The Fisherman ...............................Gabussi. Edith Davis Potter. Lucy K. Peerv. Music— Triumphal Marine March ...........................P.rookes. The Page Orchestra. Adjournment. 122 TOUCHSTONE Officers of Page Literary Society First Term President....................................Norman Garber. Pice-President...............................John Dodd. Secretary....................................Mabel Herr. Censor. .....................................Mary C. Dougherty. w Treasurer....................................Stella Lubold. Second Term President....................................Jacob Messner. I ice-President..............................David Witmer. Secretary....................................Pauline Hess. Censor.......................................Esther Bertolet. Treasurer....................................Stella Lubold. Third Term President....................................Charles Herr. rice-President...............................Hervey Shertz. Secretary....................................Jessie Dixon. Censor.......................................Harriet Wilson. Treasurer,...................................Stella Lubold. Fourth Term President.................................... den Eyster. Pice-President...............................Charles )berholtzer. Secretary....................................Edith Moore. Censor.......................................Marion Huston. Treasurer....................................Stella Lubold. Fifth Term President....................................Milton Shoffstall. Pice-President...............................John Kreidek. Secretary....................................Emma Rohrbaugh. Censor.......................................Fi wence Miller. Treasurer,...................................Stella Lubold. L TOUCHSTONE 123 Y. M.C. A. Cabinet Officers President...................................Isaac J. Kreider. I'ice-Prcsident.............................Aden 1. Eyster. Secretary...................................Samuel S. Simons. Treasurer...................................Harold I). Kelley. Chairmen of Committees Religious Meetings..........................Irwin S. Hokfer. Bible Study.................................Clayton '1'. Yakk. Mission Study...............................Jacob C. MksSNER. Membership..................................Norman E. Garber. Music and Social............................Earl W. Bates. 1-4 TOUCHSTONE Y. M. C. A. History The Millersville Association is simply a minute particle of a great world movement. Hut since a great accomplishment depends, for its success. on the work of its constituent parts, we. as Millersville Y. M.C. A. men. are ever trying to lead others to manifest the true spirit of this great movement. Our work at this place consists of a series of receptions, entertainments and religious meetings. )ur first aim is to get acquainted with one another and to create Christian friendship. In order to do this, we hold a reception for the boys in the gymnasium on the first Saturday night of each fall and spring term. ()n the second Saturday night the Y. W. C. A. join with us in giving a reception to both boys and girls. These receptions go far in bringing us into closer relations with our fellow students and in getting the new students interested in Y. M. C. A. work. The majority of the students belong to our rank this year. On Sunday morning we hold young men's prayer meeting in Room B. These meetings usually consist of song services followed by prayer and a discussion of some topic either by a student or a member of the faculty. On Sunday evening we assemble, with the Y. W. C. A., in chapel to enjoy a similar service. We were fortunate in having Rev. John Watchorn. D. IX. pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, of Lancaster; Mr. Thomas Farmer, who is connected with the Students’ Settlement Work at the University of Penn.; Mr. Ricsner. a settlement worker of Philadelphia, and a few of the ministers of the village with us at various times during the year. Thursday night of each week, between retiring bells, the boys of each hall gather in a room to take part in a good old-time prayer meeting and song service. Once each week we meet in Bible study groups. We had six Bible classes organized in the fall and winter terms. With a few exceptions all the students had enrolled in one of these groups. TOUCHSTONE 125 For this year s mission work wc studied The Evangelization of the World in This Generation, by John R. Mott. A monthly meeting va$ conducted by Dr. Geo. W. Hull. A source of great inspiration is the summer conference. Each year the Association sends a number of delegates to the Northfield Conference at East Northfield, Mass., one of the beautiful spots of America. Here the students from all over America and Canada gather to listen to such noble men as John R. Mott, Robert E. Speer and Others of world-wide fame. ne cannot help but carry away from Northfield the resolution to live a better life and to cultivate true Christian character. The Bible classes, mission classes and Round Top meetings give inspiration to young men to such an extent that it cannot he told to any one who lias never attended the Conference. At this place you also find the young men from all over the eastern part of the I nited States taking part in such clean games as tennis, base ball, and relay races. Some of the best athletes in the country take part in these games. Five delegates from Millersville had the privilege of attending the conference last summer. This year we hope that a few more may have the pleasure, because we feel that it inspires our boys to do more and nobler work for the Christian cause at M. S. N. S. Men to-day are known by their characters and it should be the purpose of every young man to build such a character as will stand firm against all sin and temptations. And during the coming years we hope that the Young Men’s Christian Association of Millersville may stand for the highest, broadest and noblest work of manhood. • 126 TOUCHSTONE Y W. C. A. Cabinet A Officers {'resident,...............................Laura E. Stroup. Vice-President,...........................Harriet Wilson. Secretary.................................Ethel C. Young. Treasurer,................................Mary Ward. Chairmen of Committees Devotional Committee......................Edith Moore. Bible Study Committee.....................Mabel Herr. Mission Work..............................Emma Rohrbaugh. Intercollegiate Committee.................Mary Engle. Systematic Giving,........................Edna Bair. Social Committee..........................Mabel M. Trout. Music Committee...........................Ethel Wiley. TOUCHSTONE 127 Y. W. C. A. Twenty years ago, a small band of girls organized our V. W. C. A. for the purpose of furthering the religious work in this school. By earnest work, our association has grown to be one of the most influential factors of the institution. During the Fall and Winter terms prayer meetings were held on Wednesday evening and Sunday morning. 1 lowever, during the Spring term, the Wednesday evening meeting was discontinued. As a new feature in the work, we have introduced Talks on Etiquette, which were given at various times during the year. At the same time, we have not lacked in enthusiasm, socially. We united with the Y. M. C. A. in giving receptions to the students and faculty at the opening of the Fall and Spring terms, and also in entertaining the students on Thanksgiving evening. ()n Jan. 28. the midwinter sociable was held. A program, consisting of a play, entitled An Evening at Helen's, and various musical numbers, was given, after which refreshments were sold. Several weeks before Christmas, cards were sent to former members of the Association, asking them to contribute a small gift towards a bazaar. These appeals were heartily responded to and a fair was held Dec. t6. At the same time, sixty dolls, dressed by the girl students, were exhibited and later sent to New York slum children. Five of the cabinet girls represented our Association at the Summer Conference held at Silver Hay, June 24 to July 4. Silver Bay, situated twenty-two miles from the head of Lake leorge, is an ideal s| ot in the heart of the Adirondacks. It has won distinction as being one of the foremost Christian Conference centers of the world. Here, last summer. delegates from eighteen foreign countries and twenty-eight States met to hear Y. W. C. A. problems discussed by our foremost leaders. 128 TOUCHSTONE Two delegates attended the Student Territorial Convention held at Wilkesbarrc. Pa.. Oct. 29 to Nov. 1. They brought back valuable suggestions and new ideas for our work. May the Y. W. C. A. interest continue to increase, and may each girl become an Association worker. TOUCHSTONE 129 Y. W. C. T. U. Cabinet Officers Prcsidcnt....................................Amanda Landes. Vice-President...............................( Ikack SPOTTS. Recordin',' Secretary, ......................Helen Schroedek. Corresponding Secretary......................Ethel Wiley. Trcasurcr....................................Sarah Gilbert. Chairmen of Committees Supt. Flower Committee.......................Lilian Gherst. Supt. of Music...............................Lktitia Clark. p Supt. of Literature..........................Marion Huston. TOUCHSTONE 130 Y. W. C. T. U. History W e have very few students in our sch'xd as old as our Normal School Y. VY. C. T. L'. Twenty-six years ago our Y began its work of education and inspiration among the students of the Millcrsville Normal School. It was organized April 26, 1885. and ever since has been an active and recognized factor in the Christian influence exerted by the school. To those who have been active members of the organization it has been a means of preparation for broader and more efficient service in the world. No student entirely escapes its influence and to many the meetings of our Y have given the arrest of thought which has made new recruits in the light against the nation’s curse. ()ur meetings are held every two weeks, most of them being public, when a lively and interesting temperance program is presented. Three times during the past school year we employed eloquent speakers for these meetings: Mrs. Lambert, of New York; Miss Hendricks, of New York, and Mrs. Fessenden, of Boston. The VV. C. T. U. has always been recognized a an organization of approved parliamentary practices, and Mrs. Fessenden being a skilled parliamentarian, we asked her to give us a drill in parliamentary practice. We found it intensely interesting and most instructive. Another interesting meeting was a Sunday evening meeting in memory of our great leader, Frances 1C Willard. On Washington’s Birthday our Y gave a Birthday Party for the whole school. All of our members were divided into groups according to the month in which they were born. Then each group arranged some act or scene characteristic of their month in which each member of the group took part. These scenes were presented on the platform and formed a delightful program. Afterward there was a sociable and sale of refresh TOUCHSTONE � 3 ments. Our first object was to give our students a good time: our second to replenish our treasury. We achieved both objects in a very happy way. In April we held a Silver Medal Contest in which four young ladies and two young men delivered temperance recitations with splendid effect. Miss Marion Huston won the medal. The contest was followed by a sociable, during which the Y served tea and wafers. In May we had a membership contest followed by the President's reception, at which the losers in the contest gave a program to entertain the winners. The Union has been quite successful during the year in gaining new members, and very fortunate in having strong students interested in the work. If Pennsylvania is ever to be freed from the curse of the open saloon, the teachers of the land must teach the young to hate it as the foe of happiness, education and religion. And therefore we feel the imjM)rtance of our Y in a school where teachers are trained. Experiments and investigations have swept away the glamour which custom and literature have thrown around the social glass: but the new ideas make way slowly against tradition and prejudice, and o our teachers must be up to date in their knowledge of the real nature and effects of alcohol. God bless our Normal School Y, and God bless its members, new and old! Over fourteen hundred have signed our pledge since we began, and many of them have made themselves felt as apostles of temperance and Christianity. Our Y is auxiliary to the county. State, and national VY. C. T. l , and pays annual dues to each of these organizations. Our text is found in Psalms 144:12. “That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a TOUCHSTONE 33 Music ‘Tour forth the sounds like enchanted wine; Loosen the notes in a silver shower!” )ur music, this year, has been exceptionally good. What delightful memories will it recall in the dim future! What delight it has afforded us in the present! Millersville is not a music conservatory, but she realizes what an important factor of our education good music is, and has paid marked attention in this most charming and beneficial of pleasures. Miss Potter and Miss Pccry, our music teachers, have proved themselves to be true artists by being able to contribute to the general benefit and enjoyment of the school. I low many pleasant hours have we spent in the Old Fashioned Singing School” conducted by them, and are not both literary societies indebted to them for their generous response to our beseeches for classical solos? And is it not under their guidance that, each morning, the hundreds of voices sing forth, and our souls are tuned to the pitch of endurance for the trials of the day? Besides the music rendered at opening exercises and that rendered i«i Literary Society, we were afforded one of the most jxjpular and enjoyable entertainments—“The American Ciirl. This was an operetta which was so thoroughly enjoyed that there was need of a second performance. The American (iirl” was given by the lady members of the choir and the proceeds of the entertainment bought beautiful pictures for Music Hall. The enthusiasm of our music teachers had an equal reaction, and, lo! in the class of 1911 there arose an orchestra and each Literary Society could lx ast of its own orchestra. These orchestras were composed of boys and girls with musical ability and were a source of endless delight. 134 TOUCHSTONE Before we close our sketch, let us nett forget the “Boys’ Brass Band, which has furnished us with so much midnight music at our bonfires, and has stimulated our boys during base ball games. Wherever we go. the strains and airs heard at Millcrsvillc will go with us. The odor of a flower will make the field bloom with ethereal softness to our fancy; so will music cause our thoughts, ever and anon, to retrace their ways and make us feel the hours too short that once had seemed too long. Our music has assuaged our grief and lightened our hearts; it has been the expression of our sorrows, joys and frolics alike and will be heard for many a year in our memories. 4r CAST OF OPKRHTTA. A I 3 TOUCHSTONE Operetta if Characters Vera Burdett Myra Burdett ) ., . | Grace O. Spotts l Orphan Sisters . .. ... j j Harriet Wilson Miss Carew. Principal of Bel ford Mouse School ....Estiiek Bertolet Miss Mutins; Asst. Mistress and Gymnas. Teacher. .Ethel A. Wiley Lady Melton. Aunt to Eva May Hope...................Anna Roddy Edna Harris ) ( Ruth S. Hull Violet Newman I Pupils ........... J Sara E. Miller Dora Beale j 1 Edna Miller Bkidokt O’Halloran, Eva May’s Maid ............Marian M. Beane Eva May Hope, the American (iirl ..............Miriam A. Good Chorus of Emma J. AtLee, Ruth E. Bear, Ethel M. Green leaf, Addjk Harlacker. Nell I. Kersiixer, Helen Roiiinson, School Girls. Dorothy Gherst, M. Mabel Herr, Elsie M. Lear, Gertrude Steele, Minetta Brubaker, Florence B. Bair, Josephine Swift. TOUCHSTONE 37 Synopsis Act I.—Front Garden of Belford House School. Act II.—Same—7:30 P. M. ACT I. Chorus— Sing a Song in Praise of Summer. Duet— I Am Fond of Mild Sensations ........Vera and Myra Song and Chorus— The Old-Fashioned Way ...............Myra Song and Chorus— In Chicago, U. S. A. ...........Eva May Chorus—“The Muscular Maidens. Chorus, with Solo Verses—‘‘W hen We Leave School.” Song and Chorus— Hammock Song .....................Violet ACT II. Chorus—“Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffman. Song and Chorus— The Land of A B C ...................Dora Song— The Jealous Canary” ............................Vera Song— The River of Time” .......................Miss Carew Song and Chorus— Patrick O’Rafferty” ..............Bridget Song and Chorus— The Military Maidens ..........Eva May Vesper Chorus— Good Night. Chorus— Whatever Can It Be? Finale— Now It Is Over Ensem RLE TOUCHSTONE 08 O Millersville! s Tuxe—“Old Black Joe. O Millersville! we love thy classic halls, Thy beauteous grounds and ivy-covered walls; () Millersville! we love to sing thy praise! We love to live in dreams again the old school days. The Normal, the Normal! we love to sing thy praise! We love to live in dreams again the old school days. O Millersville! we love thy stately trees. Thy campus wide, swept by each gale and breeze: O Millersville! for thee our songs we'll raise, And sing with overflowing hearts of old school days. The Normal, the Normal! for thee our songs we'll raise, And sing with overflowing hearts of old school days. () Millersville! thy past without a peer. Thy present bright, thy future high and clear! O Millersville! to thee we sing our lays. With thee we live in thought again the old school days. The Normal, the Normal! to thee we sing our lays. With thee we live in thought again the old school days.—E. O. L. TOUCHSTONE 139 Millersville Tune—“Auld Lang Syne. Our school days here, so full of joy. Too soon will pass away; Their memory green, without alloy. Will cling to 11s for aye. Chorus. We’ll sing « f Millersville. my dear. I11 praise of Millersville, ( ur song will rise with accents clear. In praise of Millersville. Her stately trees, her silv’rv lake. Her campus stretching wide,— These beauties will a picture make. In mem'ry to abide.—Clio. In days to come we'll dream of thee When far away we roam. And often shall we wish to be Back at our Normal home.—Cno.—E. O. L. i4o TOUCHSTONE Pennsylvania Air.—Lauriger Horatius, Arr. 1. Land of beauty, land of health. Native Pennsylvania! Land of culture, land of wealth, Native Pennsylvania! Rivers broad and fertile vales, Mountains grand and beauteous dales, ) thv splendor never pales. Native Pennsylvania! 2. Keystone of the Union arch, Loyal Pennsylvania! In the van thy soldiers march, Loyal Pennsylvania 1 With the field of Brandywine, Valley Forge, the nation’s shrine, Gettysburg,-—all these are thine, Loyal Pennsylvania! 3. Pennsylvania, famous State. Noble Pennsylvania! God hath made thee strong and great. Noble Pennsylvania! Virtue he thy constant guide. Liberty with thee abide, Independence be thy pride. Noble Pennsylvania! —E. O. L. TOUCHSTONE 141 Commencement Song My country! 'tis of thee Sweet land of Liberty. Of thee I sing: Land where my fathers died! Land of the Pilgrim’s pride! From every mountain side Let freedom ring! Linked with our country's fame. We love the modest name Of Millcrsville; Our Alma Mater dear. Thv past without a peer, Thy purpose high and clear Our l)Osoms thrill. Our fathers' God! to Thee, Author of liberty. To thee we sing: Long may our land be bright With freedom’s holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God. our King! 142 TOUCHSTONE We Hail Thee, Alma Mater! Tune.— The Portuguese Hymn.” Arr. We hail thee! we hail thee! on this jubilee. Our hearts and our voices with joy turn to thee; What joys thou hast brought us, What lessons thou hast taught us; We hail thee. Alma Mater! We hail thee. Alma Mater! We hail thee, Alma Mater, and shout victory! Thy labors unending are felt thro' the land. And blessings unnumbered are spread by thy hand: To thee we are singing. ()ur voices gladly ringing. We hail thee, Alma Mater! We hail thee. Alma Mater! We hail thee. Alma Mater, so noble and grand. —E. O. L. TOUCHSTONE M3 On the Banks of the Conestoga Stram A Tune.—“Old Raritan. My father sent me to M. S. X. S., And resolved that 1 should be a man. And so I settled down In the quiet little town. On the banks of the Conestoga Stram. CHORUS. On the banks of the Conestoga Stram. My boys, where old Millcrsville shall ever stand. For has she not stood Since the time of the Hood, On the banks of the Conestoga Stram. As a in'ep they used me rather roughly: But I the fearful gauntlet ran. And they shook me so about That they turned me inside out. Oil the banks of the Conestoga Stram.—Cho. And soon 1 made mv social entry. When I laid full many a wicked plan, And by my cunning art Slew many a maiden's heart. On the banks of the Conestoga Stram.—Cho. Then sing aloud to Alma Mater. And keep the Gold and Black in hand, For with her motto high. Millcrsville shall never die, On the banks of the Conestoga Stram.—C'ho. 144 TOUCHSTONE Millersville Will Shine To-night Millersville will shine to-night, Millersville will shine; Millersville will shine to-night, Millersville will shine: Millersville will shine to-night. Millersville will shine: When the sun goes down and the moon comes up, Millersville will shine -------won't shine to-night, -------won't shine; -------won't shine to-night, -------won’t shine: -------won't shine to-night. -------won't shine; When the sun goes down and the moon conies up. ---------won't shine. TOUCHSTONE 45 Members of the Choir A Sopranos Miriam Goon. Sara Miller. Marian Beam:, Ethel ( Ireenleaf, Kstiier Bertolet. I.etitia B. Clark. Grace Si’otts. DoROTin Ghersi. Anna Roddy. Roth Hi ll. Makei. Herr. Mi nett a Bruisaker, Edna Miller. Altos Harriet Wilson, 1 ) )RA K M’FF.M AN. Nell Kershner. Emma Atlee, Ethel Wiley, Addie IIari.aocer. M. Joseph ink Swift,. (rERTRUDE STEELE. Mabel Bowman, Tenors Florence Bair. Geo. E. Thomas, Isaac Kreider, Geo. Cooper. Irwin 11 offer. Earl W. Bates, Geo. Fisher. Edward Keipek. Basses J. P. Ankrum. Aden Eyster, Thomas Lesher, Alvin Wertcii, Lloyd Stayer. Irwin Snyder. J. Anson Wilhelm. Charles Myers, Russel Shelly, I low ARD Bom BERGER. Arthur Campbell. I CLASS ORCHESTRA. TOUCHSTONE '47 Conductor Class Orchestra if ....................Geo. E. Thomas. First Violin Geo. E. Thomas, Grace Baker. Edna Hurst. Second Violin Jacoh Messner, Guv 1a ary. Clayton Yake, Helen Graham. First Cornet Maurice Demmy. Second Cornet J. Raymond Drumm. First Clarinet Harold Kelley. Drums Earl W. Bates. Piano Miriam Good. A VIEW OV EAST I.AKK. 50 TOUCHSTONE Athletics Athletics takes a prominent place in the activities of this school Games of croquet and tennis, in which both sexes take part, are played during the fall and the spring of the year. The foot hall season brought out a number of candidates from which two teams were selected. The Varsity team lost but one game during the season. The interest in basket ball was also good. From the candidates two strong teams were formed, and again our Varsity team lost but one game during the season. The girls’ basket ball and base ball games show that the girls, as well as the boys, take an active interest in athletics. In base ball our Varsity team is one of which we can be proud. The only game lost thus far was the one played with Lancaster Tri-State —score. 5 to j. Our boys won from the strong Merccrsburg Academy team on the Mercersburg diamond by the score of 4 to 3. Considering the fact that we have lost but three games we arc safe in saying that this year has been one of the most successful in the history of Athletics at this school. Much credit for this record is due to the skilful and untiring efforts of Coach Cooper. TOUCHSTONE 5 The Athletic Association A Officers President......................... Vice-President.,.................. Secretary,........................ Treasurer,........................ Manager Toot Ball and Basket Ball Base Ball......................... Coach............................. .Charles S. Porter. Sidney L. Weller. Harold I). Kelley. J. YV. L an singer, Esq. Prof. J. Allen Hunter. Prof. John M. Grove. Prof. Chas. D. Cooper. Faculty Advisory Committee Prof. Charles D. Cooper ....................Chairman. Dr. E. O. I.yte (ex-officio). J. W. Lansinger, Esq. Dr. William R. Straughn. Dr. J. Allen Hunter. Dr. H. Justin Roddy. Prof. J. M. Grove. Prof. L. R. Uhricii. Prof. I.ouis McJ. I.yte. Prof. E. Neff Stroup. TOUCHSTONE 153 Varsity Foot Ball Team Officers C oach............................... Manager.............................. Captain.............................. Line-up Obkr, c. Hartman, 1. g. Cramer, r. g. Garber, I. t. Hollenbaugh, r. t. Herr, f. l . Substitutes Myers, Burke. Gilkeson. Merrick. Schedule Oct. i.—Lafayette A. C at Millersville...... Oct. 8.—Columbia All-Scholastic at Millersville Oct. io.—F. and M. Reserves at Millersville ... Oct. 2 ).— Middletown A. C. at Millersville. Nov. 12.—Hershey V. M. C. A. at Millersville ... Nov. 19.—Carlisle Indian Reserves at Millersville Nov. 24.—Navy I’lebs at Annapolis .......... S. N. S. OPl . •i 7 0 83 0 . 0 0 . to 0 .25 2 ■23 0 . 0 12 Prof. Charles 1). Cooper. Dr. J. Allen Hunter. I irc 11 R. Ober. Shoffstall, 1. e. Eauy, r. e. Lansinc.er. q. b. Weller; 1. h. b. Sharkey, r. h. b. 154 TOUCHSTONE Varsity Foot Ball On Wednesday, September 9, 1911, the f x t ball season opened with only a few regulars and a large amount of new material. Due to the fact that a new system of rules had been adopted the development of the team was slow. 'Hie two old reliable guards, C’raumer and Garber, were still left to brace up the greatly weakened line, but an entirely new back field had to be developed. The absence of several of last year s men cast a great shadow of doubt over the prospects for equalling the enviable record of the 1910 eleven. On October 1. the first game of the season was played with the Lafayette Athletic Club. This game gave the coach a good idea of his future team. But not until the next game with the Columbia All-Scholastics did our team show its good ability. The score of the game resulted in 83-0. Our next game was played with Franklin and Marshall College Reserves. The score ended in a tic due to the fact that several of our men were injured. Next came the game with the Middletown Athletic Club. This team was always considered as our greatest rival. The features of the game were the playing of Herr and Captain Ober. Here Ober showed his ability in tackling, and I lerr in his line plunging and carrying the ball for long distances. Our next game was played with the strong Hershey V. M. C. A. team. This team was composed of a number of ex-college players and several Indians. In this game our boys did not show so well in the first half, scoring only one touchdown, but in the second half our boys got down to work and showed what they could do by ending the game with a score of 25-2. Next came the game which always causes a lot of excitement around TOUCHSTONE 155 the Normal, the game with the Carlisle Indians. In the first half of the game our team made repeated gains through their line, but no touchdown was scored. In the second half our boys went into the game with a strong determination to score. The “Redskins” tried their best to check them, but without avail. Our team caught the true spirit of the game and played with all their might, scoring four touchdowns in the latter half. On Thanksgiving Day we played our usual game with the Navy Plebs. This team outweighed our team about nine pounds to the man. In the first four minutes of the first half the Plebes scored a touchdown on our team on a “fluke play. This the team seemed to take very calmly, and held the team down to only one more touchdown in the game. In the face of defeat our boys came back in the second half, and resisted the terrific line plunges of our opponents, and by their bull dog” spirit prevented the Plebs from further scoring. In looking over the season’s schedule it can be seen that we have held our own with former records. All the games were won but one, and this sheds no discredit upon us. w VARSITY BASKET BA 1,1. TEAM. TOUCHSTONE 157 Varsity Basket Ball Team r Officers Coach...................................Prof. Ciias. I). Cooper. Manager.................................Prof. J. Allen Hunter. Captain..................................John M. Lansinger. Line-up Arthur, f. McClure, f. 1 IoLLEXIlAUC.il. C. Substitute Stroup. Lansinc.er, g. Keipkr. g. Schedule m. s. x. s. OPP. Jan. 7.—Spring Grove Y. M. C. A. at Millersville...............................41 20 Jan. 14.—School of Pedagogy of Pliila. at Millersville ....4“ 3 Jan. 21.—Carlisle Indian Reserves at Millersville..............................42 22 Jan. 28.—Kutztown Normal School at Kutztown.....11 0 Feh. 4.—Kutztown Normal School at Millersville.77 14 Feb. 18.—Mt. Alto School of Forestry at Millersville...........................41 34 Feb. 22.—Alumni at Millersville................................................47 !,8 Feb. 25.—Mercersburg Academy at Mercersburg ...................................15 30 5� TOUCHSTONE Varsity Basket Ball During the early part of the winter term there was considerable for-boding among the students about our basket l all team, since wc had lost Sleppv, our strong center, and Gallery, a fast forward. However, we knew that we could rely upon our coach to develop a team to replace the one that we had lost. That he did so can he seen by looking over our schedule whose resulting scores are summed up in a string of victories broken only by one defeat, and that not due to inferior team work, but rather to certain disadvantages under which our boys were compelled to play. Our season opened with the strong Spring Grove V. M. C. A. team, a team made up of professional basket ball players, who had played together for several years. Whereas our team was then an experiment, with two of the men playing at positions that were new to them, individually. Our boys played a strong game and succeeded in winning by the creditable score of 41 to 20. The next game was played with a team from the School of Pedagogy of Philadelphia. In this game our boys far outclassed their opponents, and won by the score of 47 to 13. A week later we played the Carlisle Indian Reserves. This was one of the fastest games of the season. The Indians showed great agility on the floor, but they soon found that our men were equally agile. When the gong sounded for the close of the second half it was found that the score stood 42 to 22 in favor of Millersville. The fourth game was played with our old rivals. Kutztown. at Kutztown. This was the most closely contested game of the season. In this game our l oys showed the results of their skilful coaching by winning against a much heavier team than they themselves were. The score was 11 to 9. TOUCHSTONE 59 We played Kutztown a week later at Millersvillc. However, this was not the same team that we played a week earlier at Kutztown, as the regular team had disbanded in the meantime, and the team that played us was composed of second team men. )ur boys won by the score of 77 to 14. ()ur team continued their winning streak” by defeating Mont Alto School of Forestry by the score of 41 to 34. We played the Alumni of the school on Washington's Birthday. This is one of the interesting and exciting games of the season. We succeeded in winning this game by a score of 47 to 38. Next came the one blot on our otherwise spotless record, the game with Mercersburg Acadamy. In this game our men were much outweighed, besides having to play on a floor that was new to them and in l or condition. The score was 15 to 30. ( ur boys deserve much credit for having made this remarkable record, for our schedule is made up entirely of bona fide college ami normal school teams, and contrary to the usual custom of schools of our class no games were scheduled with athletic teams selected at random. mr VARSITY BASK HAI.L TKAM TOUCHSTONE 161 Varsity Base Ball Team A Officers Coach..............f......................I’rof. C iiaiiles D. Cooper. Manager...................................I’rof. John M. ( I rove. . Issislatit Manager.....................Norm ax Garner. Captain..................................Sionev L. Weller. Line-up Burke, 3 h. Sxvdkk. 1. f. Sharkey, c. f. Zeii.incer, r. f. Skii es. s. s.. p. Substitute SHOFFSTALL. Schedule April 15.—Crescent A. . at Millersville. April 22.—■ Steel tern Krog ami Switch at Millersville train). April 2 Lancaster Tri-State at Millersville. April 2 ). Lebanon alley College at Millersville. May .— Mercers burg cademy at Mcrccrsburg. May 13.—Steelton l ’rog ami Switch at Millersville. May ig.—Shippensburg S. . S. at Millersville. May 20.—Lebanon alley College at Annville. May 27.- Williamson School at Millersville. June 3.—Keystone S. S. at Kut town. June 10.—Open. June 17. KeystoneS. S. at Millersville. June 19.—Open. June 27.—Alumni at Millersville. Hall, c. W ei.lkr. p., s. s. Arthur, i b. Stroup, 2 b. WEARERS OF THK TOUCHSTONE 163 Wearers of the “M. Cl II TON’ ( ). ARTHUR. Basket Ball, '10 and 'it Base Ball. ' . 'to and '11 Karl YV. Hates. Base Ball. 07. Cornelius Burke. Foot Ball, '10. Base Ball. 'll. Guv C. Easy. Foot Ball. -io. Norman Garrer. I'(h)I Ball, '10. Will I AM l;. I I ALL, Base Ball, ‘io and ’ll. Joseph L. Hartman. Fool Ball. ’io. (11 akies Herr. Foot Ball, ’io. W’ll.l I M Hoi I ENItAUU.ll. Boot Ball. 'lO. Basket Ball, 'll. Koward I). Keii-er, Basket Ball, 'to and '11 John M. Lansinokr. Foot Ball. '10. Basket Ball. '10 and '11 Base Ball. ’10. Hester McClure, Basket Ball. ’11 John K. Merrick. Fool Ball. 'io. Charles A. Myers, Base Ball. '09. Birch User. Foot Ball. 'id. Dennis A. Siiarkey. Foot Ball, 'ic and 'll. Base Ball, '10 and '11 Milton Shoitstai 1. Foot Ball. '10. Amos Skii.es. Base Ball, 'n Irvin Snyder. Base Ball. '10 and ‘11. I’roe. W m. K. Strait;; 1 x. Basket Ball, '09. Base Ball. '� . Bryant Stroup. Base Ball, 'to and 'it Sidney Weller. Foot Ball. ’io. Base Ball. ’09. '10 and '11 I AT N C. t:rtsch, I’ooi Ball, ’08. Basket Ball. '09. Base Ball. '09. Ai iiert H. Zeiunc.er, Foot Ball. ’to. Base Ball. 10 and 'll. f 1 1 1 ' vVviV ' • . v � ' '‘v . A. ..it- - f « y kT' 1 3 SK.VJOR HOOT BAM. TKAM. TOUCHSTONE i 5 Senior Foot Ball Team A Officers Manager...................... ( aplain..................... J « oh Mhssner. Charles Herr. Line-up Ouer. c. Drum.m, r. g. Vake. 1. g. WlTMKR, r. t. Garner. 1. t. II err. f. b. Eaby, r. e. Shoefstall, 1. e. 1.ANSINCliR. |. 1). Myers, r. h. b. Weller. I. h. b. SENIOR BASKET BAM. TEAM. TOUCHSTONE 167 Senior Basket Ball Team Manager,.......... Captain........... Lansikgkk, f. Baths, f. Officers .................M 1I.TON SlIOFPSTALU .................Birch Ohkr. Line-up Keii'KR. g. ( hkr, g. Wellf.r. Ttrims, c. Substitutes Witm hr. SKKIOtt HASKItT HA 1.1. TKAM. TOUCHSTONE 169 Senior Basket Ball Team Emma Roiikuauoh, ... A Girls Lucy Aikin, r. Editi-i Lower, f. Line-up Ml NETT A IlltUBAKKU, g. Emma Rohrhaugh, g. Nell Kekshkeu, c. Substitutes Crack Aunost. Mabel M. Trout. SKNIOR BASK MALI. TKAM. TOUCH ST )N-E. «7« Senior Base Ball Team Irvin Snyder Officers SlIOI I'SI Al l., c. WkI I HU, 1 . OlJKR. lb. Baths, 1 . Line-up Snyder. s. s. Lansinokk, . 1). Xkiunokr, 1. f. Mvhus, c. f. Kauv. r. i. Substitutes Thomas. 172 TOUCHSTONE Middler Basket Ball Team A Managci Captain,, Officers .Russel Shelley. .Clifton Arthur. Arthur, f. Stroup, f. Line-up I IOLLENBAUGII, C. Cr.u'mkr. g F.S1IEI.MAN. g. Porter. Substitutes Dodd. TOUCHSTONE 173 Middler Basket Ball Team A Girls Edith Walter............................ Lnu-up Georgian n a Booth. f. Bertha Oberiiolzek, Edith Boyd, f. Elsie Nixon, g. Edith Walter, c. .Captain g- Em ma Brenner. Substitutes E.M MA I loSTETTER. '74 TOUCHSTONE. Junior Basket Ball Team A Girls 1 k m a YV EiiKk......................................( a plain. Line-up Ada Stively. f. Anna Bkrtoi.et, g. Elizabeth Crapstkr. f. Dork is Stauffer, g. Erma YVehkr. r. Substitute 1.0is Bausman. Y’ikcie Diejii.. TOUCHSTONE 175 Prep Basket Ball Team A Girls Ruth Weisek,........................................Captain. Line-up Anna Bull, f. Mary Bower, g. Susie Boltz, f. Ruth Weisek. g. Lydia Martin, c. Substitutes Elsie Nerikger. Miriam Aucker. LIBRARY OP THE' STATE NORMAL BOHOOL, MILLERSVILU, PA. 176 TOUCHSTONE Y. M. C. A. Basket Ball Team Officers Manager...........................Norm an ( Iarher. Captain....................................Isaac J. Kreider. Kkeider. f. 11 OFFER, f.. g. Line-up Smith, g., f. Yake, g. Kennedy, c. Substitute Br arson. TOUCHSTONE 77 Class Foot Ball Gamej Mori than ordinary enthusiasm was displayed in fo it ball this year. The Seniors, the Middlers and the Preps found suitable men in their respective classes to form strong class teams, but the Juniors could not get together. The first of the interclass fix t hall games was played between the Middlers and the Preps.” December 3. Each team was cheered to the fighting point by its classmates, but in the heat of that awful battle the Preps were badly beaten after a desperate struggle. The Prep” girl cheered and screamed to their utmost, but in vain. The Middlers won by a score of 23 to o. The |M)or Middlers were so badly scarred, scared and bruised after their victory that they could not be coaxed to get into their war clothes” again. Consequently there was 110 game between the Seniors and the Middlers. Several times the Seniors were on the field, but the Middlers balked each time, for they knew their fate. The season has gone, the suits have been washed and have undergone a process known as Coopcrisni, the scratches have all disappeared, and nothing remains but good fellowship and fond memories of a season well spent. 178 TOUCHSTONE Boys’ Basket Ball Tournament Our successful basket ball schedule closed with a series of interclass games. These games produced great enthusiasm and class spirit, especially the final between the Middlers and the Seniors. The scries began with a game between the “Preps” and the Middlers. The Preps” showed the Middlers a lively time, the score being to 6 at the end of the first half. The Middlers. who had three Varsity men on their team, won out. The score was 24 to 14 at the end of the game. The-second of the series was played between the Juniors and the Seniors. The Seniors won by a score of 31 to ). The Juniors evidently had the weakest team of all the classes, as was shown in the Prep vs Junior game. The Preps won by 12 jxnnts—score. 36 to 24. The most exciting game of the series was the Middler vs. Senior game. Members of each class came out to cheer for their respective team. The Middlers occupied the northwest corner of the gallery, while the Senior fans kept matters lively at the east end with songs, yells, cheers, etc. Our team consisted of Keiper and l.ansinger, guards on the Varsity team, and Tubbs, liter and Hates, second team men. The game opened with lively playing on both sides. The Seniors were the first to score; the Middlers never were in the lead. Whenever either team scored they were cheered by their supporters. At the end of the first half the score stood 16 to 8 in favor of the Seniors. The second half was more exciting than the first, 'rite excitement ran highest when the Middlers tied the score—19 to 19. Hut the enthusiasm of the Middlers was soon to be dampened, for Olter broke the tie by caging a foul. This was soon followed by a field goal In ()ber. Tubbs followed with another. l.ansinger then shot one. which was a feature TOUCHSTONE 79 of the game. 'I'lie Middlers were able to score only three more points, their energy having been spent in tying the score. The Seniors scored several more points, and at the end of the game led bv ten points, the score being 32 to 22. Tubbs, center on second team, “had the jump on “big Bill Hollenbaugh. center of the Varsity team. Stroup, a sub” on the Varsity, was good on close basket work; vet he and Arthur, a regular forward on the Varsity, failed to shoot the neees-siry goals to win the game. This victory helped to up the athletic standard of the class, our class team having won the boys’ tournament last year. TOUCHSTONE 180 The Book of Chronicles A. D. i9«o. • Girls' Basket Ball Tournament. Sometimes called Misery villc.” Or, Middlcrs. «Or, Preps. -■•Seniors, of course. •Otherwise called the Gym. 7 Ask the l oys who were on the lake “Middlcrs didn't have any. •Sometimes called a whistle 'Miss Adams. '•Goal-throwing, guarding, etc. 11 Score, 23-10. A Chapter I. The Great li ars. The Destruction of the Innocents. 1. It came to pass in the year nineteen hundred and ten, in the month of December, at thirty minutes after one in the afternoon of the tenth day of the month, that there was a great war' in the land of Milk and Honey. 2. And the Know-it-alls1 and the Innocents' and the Juniorites and the children of Wisdom4 did array themselves in the four corners of the sanctuary of Physical Culture. 3. And behold, many banners and colors did appear in that day. 4. nd the people of the four tribes did make exceeding great noise.1 5. Now before the beginning of the battle the hosts of the four mighty armies did parade in all their glory. 6. And suddenly a great trumpet1' was blown by the chief priest10 of the tribes, and lo. the Innocents and Junorites did smite one another. 7. But the Innocents were very ignorant of the ways of the world. 8. And the powerful Juniorites prevailed.17 9. After this there was peace in the land of Milk and Honey for thirty minutes. TOUCHSTONE 181 Chapter II. K now-it-alls Overthrown. 1. And it came to pass on that same day that the mighty army of the children of Wisdom did go forth to conquer the Know-it-alls. 2. Now the Know-it-alls were much set up over their own importance. For they had some mighty men. yea, one very fleet of foot.1 But they did plan many wise3 plays. 3. But the children of Wisdom were not slow, indeed. they were exceedingly quick. 4. Now these are the number of those who were in the army of the children of Wisdom. 5. Rohrbaugh was guard and chief over the host; and Lower4 and Aikin,® the cunning, were forwards. 6. And Kershner,4 of great stature, was center, and Brubaker7 was second guard. 7. And Trout® and Aungst were the mighty reserves. 8. Now when the Know-it-alls saw the great array of the children of Wisdom, they were sore afraid.10 9. And lo. the children of Wisdom smote the Know-it-alls and subdued them.11 10. And there was peace.' Chapter III. Final Triumph of the Children of Wisdom. 1. Now when the children of Wisdom had overcome theKnow-it-alls, there yet remained the Junior-ites. 2. And the Juniorites drew nigh unto the battle. 3. And lo. it waxed late in the day.' 'The Seniors had one. too. Nix. •■•Sunny Jim. Johnny, for short. “Called Lucy. ®Sec Snapper's Club. 71. Minetta. “Christiana fresh water Trout. “The sleepy. ' For they had forgotten to renew their life insurance policies. Score. 17-15. 12 But lots of noise. 'Supper time. 182 TOUCHSTONE 2For they were hungry for bologna. :i N e x t year's “Touchstone.” 4. T hen did the noble Juniorites made a truce and retire from the field. 5. And the war was at an end. 6. Now concerning: the rest of the wars, they will be written in the book of Chronicles'1 at another time. Violet and Gold Oh. that dear old Violet and Cold, That dear old Violet and Gold That Seniors wear. We will wear it here to-day. No matter what they say: That dear old Violet and Gold That Seniors wear. ♦ THK LIBRARY 184 TOUCHSTONE Faculty-Y. M. C. A. Game Our basket ball season closed with one of the most interesting games of the year—the game between the Faculty and the Y. M. I A. Everybody turned out to see it and cheer “their team, and the gallery was crowded with enthusiastic rooters. Nobody was disappointed, for both teams appeared in their lx t form, and even if the score—46-9—in favor of the Faculty may seem the least bit one-sided, it does not prove that the Y. M. C. A. cannot play basket ball. Scores are uncertain, and ofttimes do not show the good qualities of individual players. One reason for this peculiar score may be that the Y. M. C. A. players were somewhat doubtful as to how they should handle these Faculty men without causing any ill feeling which might result in unexpected “zips” at some later date. Under other conditions we all agree that the Y. M. C. A. would have shown to better advantage. As the players hopped over the floor in their various costumes, consisting of almost every style of basket ball apparel, including green socks and “tickle breeches.” they presented a picturesque though somewhat ridiculous appearance. (.'apt. Josh. of the Faculty team, decided that one goal would be sufficient for him, and lie was rewarded for this single effort by thundering applause. The other mcmlnsrs of the team were more ambitious, and so ran up the score, especially “Happy Cooper, who simply reached up and dropped them in the basket, making in all fifteen goals. Some of the most brilliant plays of the game were made by Prof. Lou. who probably would have been the star of the game if his attentions had not been centered upon the girls. This probably accounts for his calling “time out so often, and we are convinced that his lack of breath while he was skimming over the floor was just a bluff. TOUCHSTONE 85 Hoth teams showed lots of room for improvement, and if they win keep on practicing for several generations they may he able to put up a fairly decent game in time. Line-up Faculty. Hunter, c. (Capt.) Cooper, f. Straughn, f. Kkgkrrris, f. Lyte, g. Harrolo, g. Win kei,blech, g. Stroui , g. Y. M. C. A. Kreioer. f. (Capt.) 11 OFFER, f.. g. Kennedy, c. Smith, g., f. Yake. g. I’r amson, g. GIRI.S' HASH HAM.. TOUCHSTONE 187 Girls’ Indoor Base Ball Tournament Time.—March 1-3, 1911. Plage.— Gym.” Line-up Seniors. Middlcrs. M abel 1. Trout,...........pitcher.........Edith Walter. Dora Dice..................catcher.........Bertha Overiiolzer. Lucy Aikin,............... first base......Edith Boyd. Blanche Fretz, .......... second base .....Edna Grating. Ida Lauser............... third base ......Anna Thompson. Edith Lower.............. right field Edna Hurst, .............. left field Ethel Young....... Jane Rothe, ......) subs .....Mary Ward. .....Myra Stover. (Helen Robinson. 1 Ruth Holland. Mabel 1. Trout, ........captain.............Edith Walter. Juniors. Preps. Ada Weimf.r..................pitcher........F. Coy Bixler Helen Anders.................catcher........Elsie Xebixgkr. Elizabeth Crapster.........first base.......Mary Bowers. Esther Smith.............. second base .....Mary Flory. Ruth Weiser............... third base ...... da Royer. Sarah Ernst............... right field ....Susie Boltz. Anna Buli.................. left field......Mary Carson. Annie Bertolet................subs..........Lydia Martin. Ada Weimer, .................captain........Mary Bowers. Scores,—Seniors, 18; Middlers. 21. Middlers, 20; Preps. Juniors, 14: Preps, 24. TOUCHSTONE 18K Croquet A In the Kail Term of 1910. the old game of croquet was again revived alxnit the Normal. The game has not been played here for many years. Dr. Straughn. a member of the Faculty, revived the game here by-purchasing a set for his own purpose. Soon the students were eagerly-waiting and watching for a chance to play the game. Finally, the Faculty decided to buy several sets, and placed them over the campus for tlu benefit of the Faculty and students. One set was placed on the campus south of the gentlemen's building. Two other sets were placed back of the Library, and the remaining sets were put behind the Science Building. Great interest has been aroused by the introduction of this game, and this has not fallen during the winter months, for this Spring Term greater interest is shown than ever. Since the sets were introduced last fall, games have been played in every month of the year, especially in the winter months. During this time many hard fought contests have been played between the members of the faculty and students. The revived interest in croquet has been due largely to the enthusiasm of Dr. Straughn. who is an expert player. We hope that this clean, interesting game will remain as an established game at the Normal. TOO TOUCHSTONE Jokes A Miss Nissley (sighing): “Oh. dear! I)k. Roddy: “Why, Miss Nissley, aren’t you calling me names? Miss Nissley: Don’t Hatter yourself. Dr. Roddy. I'm only talking to myself. Miss Lower: “W hat do you think of these scarabs? Miss Real: Scarabs! Why those are bugs!” Mary Engle (quoting Thoreau): I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion for two. Mr. Stkaughn: Miss Roddy, where did Emerson get his idea of the Transcendental Movement?” Senior (under her breath): ()h. the dickens! Miss Roddy: “Dickens. Miss Wii.ey (in grammar class): The blind man looked sharply. Miss Lyi.e: When did Buddha live? Mr. Oiieriioi.tzkr: “Buddha lived from 600 B. C. to 800 A. IV A Middi.er (in General History): ( ne of Cromwell’s associates was Praise God’s Backbone. Mr. I.ansinger. in Physics, speaks of the tangent galvonietcr. Mr. Straixihn: Mr. Dcmmy. give an example of antithesis. Dkmmy: The Lord is my shepherd. I shall not come. TOUCHSTONE 191 Dr. Hull: If one plane is perpendicular to another plane -- Miss CIrack Baker: No sir. if two planes are perpendicular to each other”---- Mr. Simons, in classics, reads: Hold my hand instead of Hold, my hand. Mr. Tubbs informs us that Costello wrote Cray's Elegy. Miss Nissley (translating in German): And men always wear their beards around chins. Miss Lyle: Who is scraping his feet?” Mr. Snyder: “Maybe it's that fly on the window pane. Miss Ram bo (carrying a suit case to the car for 011c of the other girls): “Girls, did you know that I'm a Porter? Miss Gilbert: Why is the verb in this sentence plural, 'The dog and cat have no liking for each other?’ ” Miss Engle: Because ‘dog and cat' mean the same thing. “Jess Dixon: Won't you have a kiss, Mr. Grove, they're only candy, hut they're very good. Mr. Grove: Thanks. I accept both kinds. Mr. Herr (in geology ): The soft material is carried away and this is called snapping.” Miss Huston ( reading) : Eine manner. Miss Mu.m.maughs Die manner. You could not say ‘a men.' Mr. Strait; 11 n : Miss Wiley, name some of the works of Dryden. Miss Wiley: The Ascension of Charles II.” Miss Gilbert to Nkary: Do you study Latin. Neary : Sometimes. I )2 TOUCHSTONE l)u. Roddy: A horse power is 33,000 pounds.” “Tommy : If they can't lift 33,000 pounds aren't they horses? Mabel Hackman (to street car conductor): “Mister, you took my ticket twice. Mr. Straughx : “Why did Jonson’s plays degenerate the drama? Mr. Hom bergek : “They degenerated into moral plays. Remarks heard in Room H: Always give me a woman for mathematics. Shortly afterward— “Mathematicians are the most contrary people in the world. Miss Stroup (from the side lines of the Indian foot ball game): “Don't the Indians have any Americans on their team? After watching Mr. Roddy heat water in the laboratory, Snyde” asked: Mr. Roddy, is that the singeing experiment? Anna Roddy (in Methods class): “A certain professor said that he could tell which of his pupiD were raised on Mother (loose. Miss Bowman: “(ieologv treats of the structure of the earth and its inhabitants. Mr. Roddy: What is another name for the Ruhmkorff coil?” Miss Huston: “A high stepper. Mr. Straugiin: W hat was Bede’s first name? Layser: Adam. Miss Maiiei. I. Trout: “The Alhambra is a boorish castle. Du. Hull: “Miss Lyle’s teaching has been too effective: you memorize too much. TOUCHSTONE 193 Mr. Hunter: Mr. Thomas, do you know an English diminutive for ’muliercules.' Mr. Thomas: Molecules.” Miss Kathryn Le Fevrk, when speaking of some changes in the faculty, said: Oh. yes! Miss Bausman is good in Latin, she specified in it. Jes: (at Miss Adams’ kH rs with both hands and mouth full of chicken): Oh, Miss Adams! may we stay up after bells? We have a whole chicken to consume. M8. Hunter: Miss Swift, decline vir. Flunk!” Mr. Hunter: Miss Swift, you should he able to decline a man. Prep (butting into Board meeting): Oh. excuse me, I thought there was some one here.” Kki.ley (teacher of First High): I tell you there are some swell girls in my grade. Miss Charles (at the dinner table): “Why didn’t Moses take bees into the ark ?” Miss Lyle: 1 don’t know but what he did.” Lesiier (in His. of Ed.): “The Herman schools were kept open forty-two months of the year. Dr. Hull: Miss Mabel M. Trout! What did I say?” Mabel M.: Hah.” Mr. Straughn: Mr. Simons, what do you mean by circumlocution? Sam”: Walking around the subject. TOUCHSTONE 94 Mr. Roddy to Physics class) : To measure a brush pile you must soak the sticks in wood. Lucy (at the supper table): 1 wish they would put cake all around this icing. Miss Myers (in Methods class): 1 remember the plan of the first text book on arithmetic that 1 studied.” Dem my : So do I. ' Sii : What nice hair you have. Sam. Sam : Yes. I wish it were all my own. Tommy Thompson (translating Virgil): He was astonished and stopped his mouth with his feet.” Miss Lyi.e: What is the duty of the Orphans’ Court?” Junior: To issue marriage licenses. Heard in Board meeting: '‘Three points determine a plane. Miss Aikin: “Oh! I haven't had that yet in Physics. Middler (in Model School): Say, ain’t I in wrong.” Miss (Iilhkrt: “The man was drunk before the wine was drunk. Mr. ( )ber: He must have smelled the cork. Mr. Lksher informs Mr. 1 larbold that a ball thrown into the air will land on the floor. Mr. Stkaugiin : What play did Dryden write about the conflict be tween the Moors and Christians? Ed” Keiper: Spanish Armada. TOUCHSTONE 95 Latin Teacher: Miss Bair, you may give me the principal parts of gcsscrat Miss Bair: “Gesscro, gessererc”--- Teacher: You're a guesser-O.” Mr. Straughn: “What is the Trinity?” Tubbs: “There’s a church by that name.” The second day after school opened a verdant “prep” came running into the book room exclaiming, Please tell me where you get your pencils sharpened.” Miss Mummaugh: “I don't like the idea of a beautiful man; it sounds too angelic: handsome is better.” Dr. Roddy: You should act with propriety at the table.” At Mr. Krkider's table—Prep: “What’s the meaning of propriety ?” Mr. Kreidek: Propriety is taking care of the silverware and dishes.” Miss Lauser: “The Greeks wrote with pebbles.” Miss Lyle: “Oh. my, my, no.” Mr. Snyder (in History of Education): “Spartans should come home from war dead or alive.” Miss Lyle: I wish you would use more systematical, grammatical, oratorical sentences.” TOUCHSTONE 196 Touchstone Honors Prettiest girl, Nellie Beal. 1 handsomest boy, John L an singer. Ladies' man, Earl Bates. Laziest. MIN ETTA BRU BA K ER, Edward Kliter. Most energetic, Mary Dougherty, Aden Eyster. Wittiest, Jessie Dixon, Irwin Snyder. W orst knockers, Maude Charles, Guy Eaby. Biggest cater. Maude Charles, Charles Myers. Worst snappers, Margaret I. Ram ho, Charles Porter. Noisiest, Nell Kershner. Edward Keiper. Best dressed, Maude Charles, John Lansinger. Most modest, Paulin e W i i i it a k er, Mary Gish, Isaac Kreider. Most popular. Miriam Good, George Thomas. Biggest feet, Jessie Dixon. Samuel Simons. Biggest bluffers, Jane Rot he, Samuel Simons. Most versatile. Esther Bf.rtolet, George Thomas. Most serious, Anna Scott, Irwin Hopper. TOUCHSTONE 197 Sunniest, Emma Ronrbaugh, Aden Eyster. Sportiest. Nell Kersiiner, Earl Bates. Ripest grinds, Marion Huston. Irwin IIoki-kr. Quietest, Pauline Whittaker, Harry McQuatk. Most talkative, Jessie Dixon, Edward Keiper. Biggest flirts, Nell Kershner, Earl Bates. Biggest ease, Margaret Ram no, Charles Porter. Worst gigglers, Florence Miller, Charles Herr. 198 TOUCHSTONE Normal Encyclopedia Accident. A good mark on an examination paper. ‘'Accidents will happen. Anticti'ate. Advice from the Latin teacher to trot ahead; better than the realization (flunk). Another phase of the subject. That part of a recitation on which everyone flunks. bsolete form, one point more. A imt. W hen one person makes an impression on another. Cask. Svii ; strike. W hen your heart beats hard and your head feels queer. And you're always blushing when your girl is near; When your thoughts grow muddled and all goes wrong, And you're always singing some soft love song. You've a case, by gosh, you've a case. Cut the comedy. Cut it out; shut up: mind your own business. Education (as defined by Middlers) : The aim of education is 10 avoid culture. Flunk. The process of changing from a three to a four year course. Goon Mark. An accident that sometimes happens in class: that which varies directly with the square of the distance from the teacher. Grand Opera. That which happens on First Hall after bells. Miss (iaston. scene shifter. Harvest. A winnowing process by which those who know arc separated from those who don't know: gathering of the mathematical crop. Svn.—Revelation. Horse. See pony.” Little Jack 1 lorner Sat in a corner Taking a hard exam ;” TOUCHSTONE 199 He passed it. of course. With the aid of a horse. Then said, What a bright boy I am. Memory. A thing by which the Middlers forget. Nixie. A forerunner of trouble. Coming events forcast their shadows. I’.mu. Forbidden fruit at Millersville. indulged in during faculty meetings and on Sunday afternoons. Examples— irace Nissley and Dutch Beidel. Pony—See “horse. A la-ast of burden used by students in traveling in unexplored regions. Reprimand. Squelching; what the Senior girls get for wearing short-sleeved and low-necked dresses in Model School: what the boys get for carrying on vaudeville shows after 10 I’.- M. Sociaiu.k. A place where conversation can be carried on between the sexes without the aid of a convenience. Space. A term hanl to define, but which all Middlers have in their heads. Supervision. Observation in the Model School by the Middlers; consists in taking copious notes in advance criticism to be followed next year. Third Party. A convenience; unpopular profession, that which no Millersville girl aspires to be. A person who has eyes and sees not. cars and hears not. Zero. A cold mark bv a hot professor. Zip. A goose egg for an effort. The result of a good time the night before. Svn.—Ablative Absolute. Five per cent. off. What the Senior earns for bringing a plan a day late. Do to-day’s work to-day. 200 TOUCHSTONE Wanted A civilized breakfast hour—Everybody. A marriage license—Sndye. A braid and curl—Katharine Hkktzlek. A cent for church collection—Mr. Straughn. A wife with dark hair and skill in culinary department—Mr. Xeff Stroup. Another photo— Mi.m.” An incandescent bulb to use after bells—Tommy Lesiier. Hair tonic—Isaac Kreider. A man—Esther Bertolet. Machine oil for Yake’s fiddle—The Boys. A sense of humor—Hopper. A new case—Nell Kershnkr. More class spirit—Middi.bks. Some matches so she can look at a picture after bells— Mim.” An accurate timepiece—Mr. Harbold. Eyster wants to know whose class pin Ruth had. IIis lost opportunities—Mr. Grove. A third party for Grace Xissley—The Faculty. Private telephone line to Lancaster—Mr. Uhrich. A remedy for “gym bagging—Miss Adams. A class poet—Seniors. An excuse card for tardiness—Mr. Hunter. A consignment of paper bags for the “Duckkrs. TOUCHSTONE 201 Seven Wonders of Millersville 1. The “Lyte house. 2. Dr. Hull’s new joke. 3. The Senior program. 4. The Gastonian walks. 5. The choir. 6. The modern theory of “economy of space.” 7. Faculty basket ball team. 202 T )UCH STONE Recommendations Millersvii.le, Pa.. June 28. 1911. To whom it may concern: We, the members of the Editing Hoard, do heartily indorse this recommendation presented to us for our signature by the hirst Hall teacher. I. the First Hall teacher, do sincerely and willingly recommend the hirst Hall Entertainment Company as a tirst class vaudeville. Their program consists of fancy dancing, sketches from Macbeth. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Camille; dialogues more interesting because carried on behind locked doors; and music. I have attended this entertainment several evenings a week all winter, and always find something new and original in their work. They are unlike any other company in that their performance never begins before 10 P. M.f and continues until the audience retires. This company is warranted to attract a large audience and to give satisfaction. The Hoard of Editors. Mili.krsvii.lk, Pa.. June 28. 1911. To whom it may concern: It is our great pleasure to recommend Harold I). Kelley to you as a first class ladies’ man. According to his own statements, there arc four teen M. S. X. S. girls who admire him from afar, and we take his word for it. as he is usually a truthful person. He is considered good looking by the students and also by the Faculty, and his manners are perfect enough to grace a drawing-room. He is a good talker; his chief topics of conversation being his signet ring and the big girls who were his pupils in the school in which he taught before coming to Millersville. We trust that ladies looking for a man will consider him favorably. The Board of Editors. TOUCHSTONE 203 Milleksville, Pa., June 28. 1911. To who hi it may concern: There have been some inquiries made as to Miss Sylvania I Seidel's ability as a houeskeeper. W’e can recommend her as a “light housekeeper only, as that is the only line � f the profession in which she is versed. Hut in this line she i- undoubtedly very proficient. In order to make her housekeeping “lighter she lias trained a little black dog. which she calls Nixie, to do her errands for her. She also has the “lightest person to pay her bills and entertain her while she works. If there is anyone wishing a person for Lyte housekeeping, we trust he will not fail to interview Sylvania and gain her consent before he starts housekeeping. The Hoard ok Kditoks. Miu.eksvii.le, Pa.. June 28. 1911. To whom it may concern: Davy Winner, the bearer of this note, having been under our care for the past three years, is proficient in the art of Itoyishness, as is shown by his conduct at the table, on the ball grounds, in the class rooms, and among the girls. He can chase flies out of a grocery store, wheel smoke from a cigar store, post bills, sell newspapers and peanuts, run errands, lick jK stage stamps, mind babies, carry bats for a base ball team, and almost any chore than can be performed by a strong, healthy boy. Anybody in need of a boy j ossessing the above qualifications will please apply to the undersigned. The Hoard of Kditors. 204 T( )UCH STONE I Wonder How They Would Look Turds with his hands out of his pockets. Hopper with a “teddy bear” cut. Simons in a pulpit. Dummy with his mouth shut. Eyster with his hair parted on the left side. Lolly” without “Dot.” Our Principal without “Nixie.” Porter without Maude. Laura on the campus without a man. “Dutch” Heidel with a third party. “Peepy” with a wife. 'Sid Weller teaching “The Lost Chord.” Thomas fleeing from the ghost. “Happy” Cooper working. Senior hoys taking gym. TOUCHSTONE 205 Some Record Holders M aud Ram ho—Sneezing. 'Floss Miller—Giggling. Maud Charles—Number of terms. Aden Eystbr—Playing croquet. Ethel Young— Neighing. Esther Bertolet—Eating sandwiches. Sara Bowman—Early rising. Nell Kershner—Going to l)r. Lyte’s office. Josh Hunter—Goal shooting. Harold Kelley—Teaching “pebbles” to Miss Myers. Mr. Uhrich—Walking home from Lancaster at 3 A. M. Mary Mock—Teaching “gym.” Eljzaheth Fox—Acting “third party. Sam Simons—Eating pickles. Miss Mummaugh—Studying “Homer.” Harold Kelley—Number of cases. Charles Rkssek—Hunting fossils. Lulu Nelson—Eating eggs and onions. 206 TOUCHSTONE Students’ Calendar June 24. 1910.—We become Seniors. June 27.—Junior flag taken. September 6.—Senior work begins. September 7.—Classes begin recitations. September 8.—First experiences in Model School. September 25.—I)r. Lyte captures four Seniors, also a camera. October 2.—Faculty goes fishing, snappers” caught. October 8.—Miss John leaves. October 8.—Application for honor system by First Hall girls. October 8.—Marriage reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Pipi Spindles. October 22.—Gettysburg trip. October 24.—Miss Gaston arrives. October 25.—Lights go out in dining room. October 28.—Normal Anniversary. Octol cr 31.—Hallowe’en. Faculty entertain. October 31.—A chicken in Dr. Lyle's office. October 31.— Midnight marauders. November 4.—Kreider gets a “sacred suspicion of truth in geometry. November 11.—Miss Lyle excuses class before time. November 16.—Advanced class in History of Ed., 4 P. M. November 24.—Thanksgiving Day. Oh. you turkey! November 25.—Miss Good visits at Steelton. Mr. Bates goes home. December t.—Housekeeper cleans Garber's room. December 2.—Recognition Day. December 3.—Class foot ball. Juniors don't appear. December 9.—Kreider goes to the book room. TOUCHSTONE 207 December to.—Senior twirls win cup. Girls' basket ball tournament. December 17.—Senior Sociable. December 22.—Xmas vacation begins. YVc return to the land of plenty. January 5.—New piano in the chapel. January 11.—I .odge organized in room 147. January 16.—New pictures in the dining room. January 16.—John Lloyd Straughn makes his first appearance in the dining-room. January 17.—Hull dog goes to choir practice. “Music hath charms. January 21.—Thomas hears a ghost in the dark. January 23.—9 o'clock class excused from Trig. 21 flunks. January 24.—Marv Dougherty takes “gym. The second time since Christmas. January 26.—Faculty 42. Fortnightly Club 21. February 2.—Ground hog day. We begin Surveying. February 5.—Box of candy missing from 152. February 7.—“Davie kissed Grace in the “lab. February X.—Polly got a box of oranges. February 10.—Maude Charles’ tin celebration. Miss Gaston on the warpath. February 11.—“Davie kissed Emma in Room A. February 12.—Mary Baker and a Junior boy locked in the Library. February 18.—Operetta, “The American Girl. February 18,—Miss Gilbert and Miss Clark entertain Second Hall Girls. February 21.— Parents’ Day in Model School. February 21.—“Sam and “Reba dine to-gether. February 22.—Washington’s Birthday. MENU Oyster Soup. Celery. Olives. Fried Chicken. Salted Nuts. Peas. Tomatoes. Salad. Sweet Potatoes. 208 TOUCHSTONE ()ranges. Bananas. Apples. Brick Ice Cream. Fancy Cake. Coffee. February 22.—Miss Stroup discovers a new cure for toothache Ask Mr. Thomas. February 25.—Forty-eight Seniors entertained in Room C. March 28.— Puss” smells a mouse. March 29.—Dr. Hull loses his arithmetic. March 30.—“Childe Harold’ rides back on Dr. Hull's pony. April 1.—Eyster calls on Miss Lyle. (Miss Lyle out.) April 4.— Davie acts third party in class meeting. April 12.—Dr. Hull found a stray pony: broken to a side saddle. April 15.—Base ball season begins. April 22.—Hobo's Parade. April 26.—Lancaster Tri-State, 5; M. S. N. S., 2. Goblin dance. April 29.—Silver medal contest; won by Marion Huston. May 2.—Blanche Fret , misses supper. Six persons locked in Model School. May 6.—Mercersburg, 3; M. S. X. S.. 4. Victors carried to bonfire on shoulders of boys. Miss Gaston on warpath. May 7.—Senior gym class excused early. Thanks to gym” baggers. May 8.—Frank Layser teaches gvm. May 12.—First accident on the lake. Miss Stamffle jumps in. May 13.—Junior Latin exams. vs. pinochle. Pinochle wins. May 13.—Unlucky day. Thomas and Demmy lost on Mt. Joy pike. May 15—Mr. Porter acquires the “Rambo sneeze. May 16.—Rev. Mr. Jones (colored), of Friendship Normal, Achaacl. X. C. talks in chapel. May ifi.—Nixie appears in a summer suit. May 17.—Collection taken in chapel for Mr. Jones. May 17.—Dr. Lyte at home to the Seniors. May 19.—Page Anniversary. May 30—Memorial Day. June 14.—Judgment Day. June 21.—Meeting of the Judges of the Supreme Court. June 28.—Commencement Day. Auf tviedcrschn.'’ THE DENSE SHADE INVITHS Til K STUDENT. 210 TOUCHST( XE 1910 Fall Term. ( Thirteen Weeks ) September 5—Monday, 7 I’. M. First Faculty Meeting of year September 6—Tuesday. Fall Term begins. Classification of new students. 2 I . M. and ( l M. Study hour. 7 1' M. September 7—Wednesday. 8 A. M. Classes begin recitations. October 28—Friday. Anniversary of Normal Literals Society, 8 I M November 24—Thursday. Thanksgiving Day. November 28—Monday. Term Examinations begin. December 2—Friday. Recognition Day. December 2—Friday. Fall Term ends. Winter Term. (Thirteen Weeks) December 5—Monday. W inter Term begins. Classes begin recitations'. 8 A. M. December 22- Thursday Yoon. Christmas Holidays begin. HOLIDAY ACATION—ONE W EEK. T( )UCI-IST( XE 21 I 1911 January 3—Tuesday Morning. Christmas Holidays end. Classes b gin recitations, 8 A. M. February 22—Wednesday. Washington'-' P.irthdav. March 6—Monday. Term examinations begin. March —Thursday Xoon. Winter Term ends. March 10—Friday. 8 . M. Last Faculty Meeting of Term. SPRIXU VACATION—TWO WEEKS. Spring Term. (Fourteen Weeks) March 27 -Monday. 7 l M. h'irst Faculty Meeting. March 2 - Tuesday. Spring Term begins. Classification of new students 2 I’. M. and 6 P. M. Study hour. 7 P. M. March 20—Wednesday. 7:15 A. M. Classes begin recitations. pril 17—Monday. Founders' Day. May 10—Friday. Vnniversary f Page Literary Society. 8 P. M. May 30—V uesday. Memorial Day. Services at 6 o'clock in the evening. June 14-17- -Faculty Examination for Admission to the Senior and Middle Classes. June 21. 22. 23—Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. Final Examination by State Hoard of the Senior. Middle and Junior Classes. June 22—Thursday. Term Examinations begin. June 25—Sunday Minning. Baccalaureate Sermon. June 27—'Tuesday Afternoon. Class-Day Exercises. June 27—Tuesday livening. Contests in Public Speaking. June 28—Wednesday Morning. Commencement Exercises. June 28—Wednesday Afternoon. Meeting of the Alumni at ion. June 28— Wednesday Xoon. Spring Term ends. June 29—Thursday.8 M. Last Faculty Meeting of Term. SUMMER VACATION—NINE WEEKS. (The school year of 101 i-’i2 will begin on Tuesday. September 3. 191 t.l 212 TOUCHSTONE Shakespeare Club A Officers I1 resident...................... I 'ice-President................. Secretary........................ Treasurer........................ Marv C. Dougherty. Harriet Wilson. Emm a Rohrraugh. Ethel C. Young. Members Markl Ambler, I'auline Hess, Map.ei IIkhr. M itEL M. Trout, Edith Moore, Mary Engle. Laura E. Stroup, Clara Thompson, ReBA (iOODMAN. (jKACE Sl nTTS. Ethel Wiley, TOUCHSTONE 213 Cosmopolitan Club Dutch, Frank Layser, Tiiomas Lesiier, Ida La user, Mary Mock. Spaniards, Money” Career, N'ain” Heal. Swedes. Polly” Evans, “Sid Weller. A South Sea Islanders, Marie Nowlen. Ralph Nkary, French, Blanche Fretz, Ducky Le Fevre Welsh, Geo. Thomas, Josh” Hunter. Irish, Harold Kei ley, Mary Dougherty, Anna Scott. Scotch. “Dot Campbell, Marion Huston. Anna Roddy, Greeks, Bert” Bertolet, “Ed” Kei per. Russian, Grace Aungst, Albert Zeilinger. Turks, Charles Herr, Stella Lubold. 2I.� T )t'CIIST( NE Epicurean Club “ iitarauteed under the I’urc Food Law. r ? Officers President...........................................Ciiaki.es My ERS. Secretory...........................................'•'i.izai:k! ii Fox. ice-President.....................................Ear). Hates. Treasurer..........................................Ethel You.vc. Chief Fable Finisher Samuel Simons. Irvin R. Snyder. I-i i.i Nelson. Active Members M i«ki. M. Trout. Diet List Esther Bkrtoi.kt. Nell Keksiinek. Maude Charles. Ann Lyle. M ry Evans, Sarah (Iilhkrt. Honorary Members .1. Allen Hunter. Lou” Lyte. I I 1� I y CoOl'KR. Carrie Myers. TOUCHSTONE 215 Officers President.......................................I«vi� Snyder. Secretary...................................... Nai-n I’em.. Convenience....................................Maude Charles. Active Members “Baby” Rambo, Laura Stroup. Guy Eaby. • Mim Good, Lucy Aikin. Milton Sjioffstall, Lily Davis, Charles Porter, “Ed Keipek. Nell Kekshnkk. “Billy Bates, Ralph Xeauy. Marie Xowi.kn, Albert Zeilinger, Isaac Kkbiuer. Lulu Nelson, Sii Weller, George Tiiomas, Irwin Hoi i er. Backsliders Esther Bkrtolet. Mi nett a Brubaker. Grace Xissley, “Davy” Wiimer, “Dutch” Beidel. Mabel Hackman, Birch Obf.k. I lonorary Members Louis McJunkin Lyte. Miss Mummaugh, Miss Reeky. Miss Rotter. 2l( TOUCHSTONE Explanitis Club President 1 iee-President Critic They love to wind their mouths up. They love to hear them go. Officers “Ducky Lk Fevre. Jess Dixon, Dora Dise, Geo. Thomas, Active Members “Billy Bates, Irvin Snyder. Lily Davis, Maurice Demmy, Edith Lower, Mary Gish, M IN ETTA BhUISAKER. Silent Members Madison McElwain, Harry McQuate, Pauline VYhittekek. Honorary Member Miss Clark. Qualifications for Membership.—Any one who can talk without saying anything. TOUCHSTONE 217 Knights and Ladies of “State Aid” Valiant “State Aid we praise thee. Thou ever present one: We'll stick to thee while school will last. Till sticking and “snapping are done. Officers Grand Master........................................Harold Kelley. Grand Lady..........................................Laura Stroup. Pages Harry McQuate, Ch arlie ( Iukriioltzkr, Prank Laysf.r, Ladies in Waiting Lulu E. Nelson, Mim” Good. Maude Bleicher-t. 218 TOUCHSTONE Feminitis Club A Motto: Love me and the world is mine. Officers Past Master....................................J. Allen Hunter. Master.........................................L. R. CiiRlcli. Solicit� r......................................1 . Xeff Stroup. Treasurer......................................John Michael Grove. First Degree Members Claytox F. Yake, Frank Layser. Samuel S. Simons. Howard Bomuerger. Second Degree Members Milton Shoffstai.l. Hircii R. Oder, Aden i. Eystek, Charles A. Herr. Tliird Degree Members Harold 1). Kelley. A. H. Zeilinger. Edward I). Keiper. Guy C. EaDY, John A. Tubus. Disqualified Members Charles RkSser. Emory Jacobs, T )l’CH STONE 2 JO Grinders’ Club A The mill of the gods grinds late, but grinds to powder. Chief Miller, . Issistvnt.... Officers Marion Huston. Sara n How max. Mill Employees Emoio Jacobs. Sam Simons. Chari.ics Resser. Edna Hair. Stella Lubold, “Dot Camplieli,. Apprentices ‘Too much study is wearisome to the flesh.' Ed Keiper, Guv Eaky, John Trims. MlXKTTA liRUBAKKR. Mabel 11 a km an. Nell Kershner. 220 TOUCHSTONE Barnyard Minstrel Mono— Silence is golden. Cast of Characters I 'ra vers. M 11.TON SlIOFFSTAl.L. Cacklers. Plymouth Rock” Herr, Eth” Young. Quackers. ■ -Ducky” Le Eevre, Muscovy Huston. Growers. Shanghai” Turks. I iarkers. Snyde. Chirpers. 1 loWARI) llOM BERGER, Thomas Lksiier, I. J. Krrider. Esther Bertolet. Bellowers. Bui.i Zeiunger. Keif.” T )L CHST( XK 221 “Gym Baggers’ Club” A Officers Most Experienced, Move Experienced. Experienced...... | M AI5KL I I At.’KM AN'. | Guy Eaby. | Xkll Kkksii nek. ( M AUK It K I )KM MY. I MiXKTTA I tKl’KAKKR. Ralph Xearn, Emily Hartman. Ii:ssiI-: Dixon. Grace X’issi.ky. In Training Esther Bertolkt, Kino John IUjmkekckr. Tom” I.eshek. Harold Kelley. Honorary Members Miss Adams, Miss Stephens, Mr. Cooper. HARIHCRRY HUSH MS IN FRONT SCIENCE HA 1.1. IN THK DISTANCE, AN END Ol THE LIBRARY To THE RIGHT. 22 4 TOUCHSTONE Where the cobwebs tangled spinning on the science school rooms rest. Round the much famed fossil gleanings from the countries farther west. Each day roams a dear, kind keeper at his constant labors there— Brady, noted as a cleaner. Science well respect thy care. TOUCHSTONE 225 Tell, h tell me. l.’ncle Jim. At what time does praise begin? Your work here has scarcely seen Three winters flee on swiftest wing. But. 0I1 wondrous state of things. Electric lights, shelves you bring. Show that duty has a part In the recess of your heart ; When does praise for you come in? Tell, oh tell me. Uncle Jim! Tis sweet to view his labors true And deck with genuine praise This gray-haired man. who works for you. The chief of Normal days. Before this kind and cheerful sage With grateful hearts we bend. Acknowledging that through the years He's been the Senior's friend. Eor all his thoughtful deeds now past. In Memory’s Hall he stands. And Harry's praise to the very last Will be sung by the Senior band. 226 TOUCHSTONE Improvements at the Normal intense rivalry exists among; the Normal Schools, it is with infinite pride and eagerness that we greet all improvements at Millersville, desiring her to make good her title and remain first in all things. We have been especially fortunate during this last year in the number of improvements at the school, which have added greatly both to the beauty of the place and in making more comfortable the students that remain here. Possibly the improvement that was most appreciated bv the girls, especially during the winter term, was the introduction of steam heat throughout their dormitory. By this change in the system of heating the entire building was made exceptionally comfortable and the amount of sickness was considerably decreased. The same system of heating .i at present being installed in the gentlemen's dormitory and will be completed before the opening of school next term. Another change which greeted our eyes when we returned to school last I all was I)r. Lyte's sleeping apartment on the north side of the ladies’ dormitory. We are undecided as to whether this should be called an improvement or not, a far a the appearance of the school goes. The new stained glass window in the Library has added beauty to that artistic building. We are indebted to the class of i«k ) for this beautiful illustration of their motto, Climb Though the Rocks Me Rugged.” The good work of adorning the walls with pictures has been begun. This step was made jjossible by the two performances of “The American (iirl. recently given, and it should be encouraged by all means, as it is in the corridor that first impressions (which are lasting) are made. Music Hall has especially been improved by the friezes of the great musicians and other appropriate pictures. TOUCHSTONE 227 Other features which have added to the attractiveness of the school are the bust « f Dr. Krooks and the new Concert Grand piano in the chapel, the new doors in the gentlemen’s dormitory and the hard wood doors in the ladies’ building. When we look back over the past year, we feel satisfied that Millersville is ever becoming more attractive, and it is our sincere hope that each succeeding year will be marked by as many improvements as this one has been. 228 TOUCHSTONE The L’Envoi of Examinations When the Seniors’ last 'frig. exam, is taken And the marks are recorded in ink, When the greatest grinder has conquered And the poorest bluffer does think. Seniors shall rest—and faith they shall need it to recline for a month or two Till the composer of mathematical papers Shall give them more work to do. And those who thought best shall be happy And shall rest on their glorious fame; They shall draw a geometrical figure ( f arcs for a Middler game. They shall reason right well to account for circles, angles and lines; They shall work for three hours at a sitting Just to keep in touch with the time. And only the teacher shall praise them, And only the teacher shall blame. And none shall work just for teaching None shall draw figures for fame. Rut each for the pleasure of doing, and each in his separate chair. Shall study the book he owns, surely. To master the great thoughts with care. TOUCHSTONE 221) Recognition Day The second of December has become a Red Letter Day in the school calendar. It is the anniversary of the recognition of Millcrsvillc as the First State Normal School in Pennsylvania. This year's celebration, the fifty-first, was held in the chapel at 7:30 o'clock in the evening. n attractive souvenir program was issued bv the school containing, besides the regular program, some historical matter, together with several songs which were used in the course of the program. The occasion was to have been honored by the presence of l)r. Edward Brooks as presiding officer, but, owing to the condition of his health, he was unable to attend. Dr. Lytc presided in his stead. The program began with a processional, We Hail Thee, Alma Mater.” by the choir. After the choir had reached their places, they rendered an anthem, Send Out Thy Light, which was very highly appreciated. After the invocation by Rev. Reck, the President's address was delivered by Dr. Lyte. The program abounded with interesting features. ( )ne of these was a vocal solo, Annie Laurie, sung by request by Miss Potter. Another enjoyable feature was the reading of an original poem, entitled Old Millcrsvillc.” by Miss Lyle. This poem was written by Frederick Brooks Lindsey, a former instructor at this institution. The extract given below is very suggestive of our dormitory life: No less within thy beauteous, youth-crowned ways My loitering memory stays; Along the halls again the adventurous stroll ()f some swift night-crv droll. Sonic railway station call, or chanticleer By farm-lad mocked, 1 hear TOl'CI ISTOXK zy Startling the studious silence hour: or soon. Studies put by. the boon f happy laughter, scurrying feet, and then The clock’s slow strike of ten: Silence! then waters from the dark casements flow ()n luckless heads below. Again I hear the table’s burst of cheer. Lamplit, the day’s end near: Studies forgot, youths’ brisk garrulities ( hitpour in unchecked ease: After, uplloats faint from the boardwalk throng Laughter and snatch of song. By far the most interesting feature of the evening's program was the- anniversary address, delivered by Mon. Henry llouck. Sci. 75. Dr. Houck, who is the present Secretary of Internal Affairs, was one of the State Inspectors fifty-one years ago, when Millersville was recognized as a State Normal School. Although Dr. llouck is not actively engaged in the teaching profession, it � till lies very near to his heart. No alumnus or student can help hut appreciate the tribute he paid to the profession when he said that he would rather be a teacher than Secretary of Internal Affairs. Dr. Houck with rare aptness mixes humor and pathos, and all who heard him could not help but enjoy the evening program. nd so, with pleasant memories of an enjoyable evening, we turn the page in the history of Millersville and enter upon another year of prosperity for our dear lma Mater. TOUCHSTONE 2V To the Victor Belongs the Spoils A Dim shone the “Lyle” on Millersvillc shore, Doubtful the teachers looked and said. Never more. inly the students, scurrying round. Thought otherwise in old Millersvillc Town: Only the fair ones were in on the deal. And this is the song that outward would steal: Good-bye to lessons, good-bye to lx oks: Come on. mascots; come on, ‘spooks'; Superior Seniors, crazy ‘I‘reps.’ Doubtful Middlers, Junior pets: All scent the battle, all wish for the fray ; The answer, ‘tis this— Tis Tournament Day.' ” Vainly they wooed the goddess of sleep. Vainly they tried to make garments meet: ()Iters of sweetmeats were met with disdain. Their training would put old Spartans to shame. Dark hints of secrets afloat through the hall. Dressmakers, artists, carpenters, all; Then came the morning, long looked for, at last: Then loud rose the murmur. Time flies so fast. The Gym was invaded by classes four. And decked with colors and pennants galore: Each class had a corner to deck as it pleased. Then all of the members into theirs squeezed. The Seniors sat 'neatb the Violet and Gold. While dark blue and orange decked the Juniors bold; Steel and gold by the Middlers were worn. W hile green were the Preps” from mother's strings torn. 232 TOl'CUSTOM-: Miss Adams, the queen of the revel, was there. Who with Miss Stephens the honors did share. When the boys were all banished and shut from the hall. Then twas safe to begin the real basket ball. ne blast of the trumpet, the march is begun: Then through the doorway the players come. Students borrowed from the four year course; Jolly old Santa without any horse. “Jim Crow family from far distant clime: Little Jack scared at the pageant so fine: These are the mascots with luck in their train. If some one got beaten, well, who was to blame? Who says that the sport isn't fine for our girls? Who says level brains work not under curls? We take off our hats and cheer loud and long For the players, no matter to which side they belong. The Juniors and “Preps met first in the field; ’Twas fated the Juniors the sceptre should wield. Then came the test royal—the crowd held their breath ; The grim faces of Seniors said, To the death. What care we for victories in far distant lands. When before us these players of basket ball stand: Forgotten the songs, forgotten the cheers. ()n that living pig-skin our every eye peers. The first half is over then come dances and songs; I he players are restless, for water they long. They come to their places for the final appeal With the firm resolve every goal would they steal: I he gym walls suffered, the Indian clubs, too; I’hey cared naught for bruises, to their colors stood true. When the final gong sounded and scores were all read, I was found the Seniors were two points ahead. TOUCHSTONE 233 If winning is easy then losing is not. I Jut those who fought hardest were content with their lot. Lessons of pluck, fair play and fair losing They found in the scrimmage just for the choosing. -34 TOUCH ST )XE A Mystery A I. ( f all the mysteries of the past. The present finds them, too. Now here is one for ns to solve. Tis a mystery through and through: All are trying to find out Why Simons left the table. II. Though others may do the same. It’s not considered queer: Kut Sam. with appetite of fame, Throws out a mystery drear. And all are trying to find out Why Simons left the table. III. It happened on a Thursday noon. This act that sounds so queer. That Sam. by a look of anguish Said, I‘lease, may I leave here. Then Maty, in surprise, would know. Why Simons left the table. IV. Many have been the prophecies Regarding this act so queer: And though the menu was not just exact. TOUCHSTONE We all remain in darkness drear. And yet are trying to find out Why Simons left the table. V. One conclusion, appearing plain to all. Is that Sam” must have been stricken While entering the dining hall. ( lie always staid till tap of bell.) Still it remains to he found out Why Simons left the table. VI. That he was displeased there’s little doubt. For not a word would he let out. What was the cause? We clearly understand That Sam” at the table is an industrious man. So. many are 'till trying to find out Why Simons left the table. TOUCHSTONE 236 Class Prophecy A The Class of 1911 is now scattered far and wide, and all these years I have kept everything of interest which I happened to hear about any of my classmates. 1 find, on looking in mv notebook, that I have much material collected about some of the members, at least. For instance, just the other day I was in New York doing nm spring shopping. After I had finished my shopping, desiring to return home. I entered the tube and in some unusual manner became a little bewildered. Seeing a man standing near 1 asked if he would set me right, and he kindly did so. Just when saying “Thank you. I happened to glance at his face, because something seemed to be familiar in the quiet voice. ( n taking a second look I discovered that it was surely one of my classmates, Charles Ressel. lie told me that after leaving school he had taught a few years, during which time he had taken Martha in. and then had done some work in Columbia University along the line of science. Afterward he had secured the position of Professor of Science in University of Pennsylvania. As he was about to take the same car which I wished to take, we went on together and boarded the car. During the course of our conversation I heard a very familiar noise. Then it came again, even still louder, and. on looking round. I saw a dashing young couple on the car. But that noise was surely like unto something which was often heard at Millersville. and then I did discover the puzzle. What was at Millersville known as the “Kambo sneeze had now changed its label and was known as the “Porter sneeze. Well, this was interesting, and 1 was anxious to know all about it. They had been married soon after leaving school, and settled down in New York. Charles being an electrical engineer. Maude said that she had heard recently from Mabel Herr, and that Mabel had realized her aim in life, “to make a home. for she was the matron of an )ld Ladies Home in Philadelphia, but the preparations TOUCHSTONE 237 had already been made for her real aim in life—a home spelled with «i small ‘h.” Maude said. too. that she remembered Mabel to have mentioned something in her letter concerning Harriet W ilson. Harriet had taught for a number of years and also had studied music, both vocal and instrumental: but then at school we all knew Harriet was a sensible girl and would not live alone. She was living very happily, carrying on her domestic duties assiduously. M'e had reached the Jersey side and there we had to part. 1 was going to Philadelphia and then W est. Just after passing through the gate someone said. “Don’t you know me? I said. “Well. 1 guess. It is Miriam Good, as 1 remember you last.” Put I was not to call her that any more. Miriam had not been sitting quietly fishing all these years to catch nothing, for her Rates” were good ones. Miriam had also become a great singer, giving concerts all over the world. She had just heard from Sylvania Heidel. who had also followed a musical career. Sylvania had become quite proficient in the art for. after leaving school, together with her teaching, she had studied under some of the best teachers in the United States. Put she. in the meantime, had let Hymen step in and now forever kept light (Lvtc) on the subject of “boy lore. Miriam, being the most popular girl in our class, had kept in touch with a number of our classmates, and had a store of knowledge for my notebook. She informed me that Maude Pleichert had attended Lebanon Valley College, after which she had taught a few years, and now was head of the Mathematical Department at Wilson College. Dorothy Campbell, one of the small members of our class in size, but not in mind, was keeping a bird store in Wilmington, so Miriam said. This did not surprise me. for we always knew she was interested in jays; had been loved by Polly during her whole Senior year, while a pigeon was often found perching in her room. Just then the conductor called Proad Street Station, and I changed cars. I entered the station and saw a serious person sitting there. At school die was known as “Mabel I. She had been following the teaching profession ever since she left school, and just now was on her way to Atlantic City for a vacation. As she passed through Lancaster, she had T HVIISTONK 23� had the good fortune of seeing two more of our classmates, Minetta Brubaker ami Mary Mock. Minetta had taught for a very short time, after which die had entered upon her much longed for domestic duties. Mary Mock taught for two years, then went to Colorado, for in Colorado the masculine sex prevail and wives are wanted, so if Willie did fail her perhaps she could get suited there. My train just pulled in and I had to be off to Pittsburg. I felt a bit lonely after having seen so many persons I knew. I wished that fortune would be so kind as to put some one else in my way. The next day some time I landed in Chicago, and the following day I arrived at Cheyenne. The goal of my trip was Yellowstone Park. To my utmost surprise and pleasure my old chum. Edith Moore, boarded the train at that place. She was also on her way to the well known Park. She had many interesting things to tell me. Just before starting she had heard from Grace Baker. Grace had led a diversified life after graduating. She had taught, tutored and had done various other things, but Cupid had at las pierced her heart, and she was now a beaming housewife. Edith hr� l pleasant news for me from Pauline Hess and Mabel Ambler. They had always seemed inseparable at school and were still living together. Indeed. they had become such fast friends that Pauline took Mabel’s name. So that partly explains their living together. But Edith had also heard rumors of Mabel leaving Pauline. We will leave that to the future. I think. But now 1 began to question Edith al out herself. The “Helm of her “Ship of Life had been skilfully directed and her journey towards matrimony had ended some time before our coming together. After we had explored the Park we decided to take a side trip by automobile before starting home, and see some of the ranch life, of Wyoming. As we were spinning along we saw someone running i chicken. Edith says. “That i ‘Pipy Splinters. And « it was—Elbe’ Young. We stopped and greeted her. I asked her what she was going to do with that chicken. She said. I want its ‘stomach’ for salad. Then I happened to remember Edith's version of milking cows, and asked her if they kept any there. She said. “Yes. and we milk them twice a day. too. I guess I did not study agriculture a whole term and not know that. T HJCH STONE 239 I was glad to know die had learned it at last. We talked a short time. Ethel telling us about ranch life—how she was regaining her health and getting real stout there. We then sped on t the station where we took trains to our respective homes, having had a very pleasant trip together. It is a Sunday morning in the summer of 1920. I stand on the deck of an English boat, viewing the great tide of humanity as it surges to and fro on London Bridge. The lioal. gently parting the waters of the historic Thames, pulls into wharf. It is lxiarded by a company of American tourists: and I can scarcely believe my eyes when I recognize them as some of the surviving members of the Class of 1911. I first grasp the hand of one of America's eminent physicians. Albert Zeilinger, lie is still the same jolly old fellow, and suggests that we have a boxing bout to bring back the remembrances of by-gone days. I le add' that the banks of the Thames would be a place almost as dear to the hearts of snappers as the banks of the Conestoga. Irwin Hoflfer. who i now one of the prominent professors at the Normal School, informs us that lie is searching the archives of Europe to obtain material for several volumes lie is preparing to publish. We all gaze in wonderment at the many sights along our course as we think and talk of the old days at Millersville. To the west we behold the Tower of London, an aspect of gloom, rising through the fog. which i- being dispelled by the soft glow of a summer sun. The dome of St. Paul's rises majestically to the sky. and the peals of its massive bells break the monotony of the city's din. Clavt« n Yake. who is professor of Chemistry at Cornell Cniversitv. reminds us that all this is nothing compared with an evening on the old campus. For a moment in sweet reverie we see her silvery lake, her stately trees and her classic halls dimly outlined on the sky as the golden sun sinks below the western horizon. Lucy Aikin is head of the Department of Physical Education at the Normal School. Ralph Neary is an accomplished electrical engineer, and Marie Now-Ion is one of the valued teachers in the Columbia High School. 240 TOUCHSTONE Thomas Leslier has made his name famous hy his many electrical in ventions. lie informs us that he has just secured a patent on a device hy which he can produce light by the use of an electric bulb only. We doubt the practicability of this invention, hut he tells us that it was successful long before any of us had come to America. Isaac Kredder, who has spent several years in foreign mission fields, is now taking a special course in Theology at )xford I’niversitv. He is accompanied by Lulu Nelson, who is taking special work in art at Paris. Karl Bates, the leading tenor with the International Opera Company, and Aden Kyster. the bass, with the same company, are humming some old school songs. Jane Rot he is teaching Logic and Moral Philosophy in Smith College, and (irace Xissley is teaching English in the same institution. Grace is a great admirer of some of our great poets, especially Shelly. Samuel Simons is teaching Natural Science in the Altoona High School. The authorities all say that he is a Good-man. Josephine Swift has become a poet and writer of great reputation. She has made her native county famous in song and story. Sydney Weller, the great pitcher of the merican League, and Kdward Keiper. the famous vaudeville star, entertain us with many tales of their professional experiences. We sing On the Banks « f the Conestoga Strain as in days of yore, and make our departure wishing that we may soon meet again. After many years I determined to visit some of the worlds centers of literature in search of manuscript relative to bringing to a close the long disputed question of there being a William Shakespeare. W hile going down High Hollburn St.. London, I ran across a large curio shop containing all manner of curiosities. )n entering it and inquiring for the proprietor, to my surprise I found the proprietor to he my old classmate. Myrtle Foster. hi inquiring of her success in her undertakings she told me of her life since graduation. After graduation she filled the position as head of English Department in the Harrisburg High School. Finding the work of teaching entirely too monotonous, she started on a tour of the world. TOUCIISTONK 241 1110ng the many curiosities she showed me a large Jura Mountain rystal, in which you could see the history of any person you wished to look up, simply by looking into it. The events of that individual’s life passed before you as a moving picture film. I decided to look up the past fortunes of my classmates at Millers-ville. The first I looked up was that of David ('. Winner, h’irst I found him as overseer of a gang of Italians working on a railroad. “Davy” seemed rather successful, but the scene soon changed to Mexico, where he was found dealing iti slaves, and last he was found along the sea coast togged out as a fisherman. The scene was so real I could almost smell the tobacco smoke which was curling from his pipe. The scene quickly changed from the sea coast to a broad expanse of plain fringed with tropical palms. Out on this plain was a large army. From the flag they apparently were Philippines. In the leader 1 seemed to recognize our old friend, Maurice C. Demmy. Maurice seemed time worn, and his hair was already turning gray. His appearance of age was not the result of overwork, but of too much happiness. I next turn my thoughts toward Kmma Rohrbaugh. She first was found in Africa brightening up the Dark Continent with her sunny face, but she soon came back to America and began “settlement” work. I now found the scene to change to Perry County. I found myself beholding a country school house, the bell was ringing calling the children to work. When the teacher stepped out upon the porch I found her to be Grace Spotts. Here the scene rapidly changed, one time to Louisiana and again to the North, then toward the Pacific Coast. I'inally they came to rest at the Philippine Islands. She was not teaching but employed by the United States Government as matron for homeless children. Madison E. McLIwain was next looked up: his role see red one continuous scene, centered around a farm in Eastern Lancaster County. One peculiar thing was that he was never found alone. Docs that answer for his going home every Saturday during his sojourn at the Norma! School ? The scene changed to a very smoky city: by its car shops I took it to be Altoona, there I found Rebecca Goodman in the High School, where 242 touchstont: die held the position of Head of the Depart rent of Theoretical Mathematics. In the evenings she acted as coach for a girls’ basket ball team. As a pastime she had a small menagerie, consisting of a camel, a leopard (this leopard was never known to change Spotts”) and a mangoose.” Hut what transpired in the training of these animals I will not say; you know I need not tell all 1 saw. The next place I beheld was Kentucky; there I found Charles I lerr delivering a speech. He was waving his arms and gesticulating wildly as if calling the police force. After considerable difficulty I discovered he was delivering a temperance lecture, but I could not discover whether he was lecturing for or against. Norman (barber was next looked up. His screen showed his father’s farm as his abode for several years. Then the scene moved to the middle west. I found him seated at the desk in an office in Wichita. Kansas, with this sign on the door, I’ologna and Frankfurters, (barber Hro.” The scene again brought me back to Lancaster County, near Kliza-bethtown at the College, where I found Charles K. Resser expounding a theory of his own about the origin of the earth and solar system, together with a proof of the evolution of all life. There was no doubt of his being one of the greatest scientists of his day. Near Flizabcthtown I also found llarrv McOuatc. Harry was fanning tobacco, but could barely grow enough for home use. Next I looked up my old friend, J. .ell I’rabson. 1 found him at Panama superintending the construction of the structural work of the canal. Then very suddenly the scene changed to a very severe snow storm, and I found myself looking upon the frozen plains of Siberia. Here Zell was seen searching intently for something. I soon learned he was searching f«� r King Solomon’s gold mines. The final scene found him trying to span the Straight of Gibraltar by a suspension bridge. I am rather doubtful of his success. The scene now changed almost instantly to Jamaica, where I found Charles Iberholtzer superintending a school of nineteen little colored 1m vs and girls who were learning to sew. Charles seemed out of place. He soon turned to selling soap and perfume. Later he was found exhibiting an autt matic llv trap � f his own invention. TOUCHSTONE 243 The scene now brought me back to I-ancaster. to the High School, and there was I'rank Lavscr teaching gymnastics. His class was so large that he had t resort to a megaphone to give orders. I next hunted up Mary Engle. I found the scene in the crystal hovered around llainbridge a good deal, but I could discover no good reason. It soon changed to the central part of Africa, where she was conducting a class in Manual Training. ’’Solus? Oh. no! The next classmate to be looked up was Jacob C. Messner; being very modest he remained at home, helping his father in the store. Then the scene changed to Albany, where be embarked in the gas business. He was then about to embark in the scheme of brightening Africa by gas. The scene turned next to the southern part of Lancaster County. There I found Raymond Drunim operating a shingle mill. Apparently he did not like this work as he soon joined a circus. Drunim was doing some wonderful stunts and performances in fancy ponv riding (barebacked), but he should be able to do it. t«M , just look at the amount of practice he has had. The scene again turned to M illersville : there I saw Emory Jacobs, but he soon went to York County, and there was lost in the forest. I now looked for Harold I). Kelley, but my information is very meagre; when last seen he was going toward the Court House in Lancaster; here 1 lost trace of him. If any one hears anything of Kelley, please let us know of his whereabouts. You will know him. for he wears a green necktie. It was in July. 1921. a little more than ten years since the Class of iqn left NIillersville State Normal School as an ambitious, hopeful band of young pedagogues, fully equipped to teach the young idea how to shoot. I found myself in the city of San Diego. Cal., where I wa visiting Dora Disc. The fame of Dora as a successful missionary worker among the slums of the great city had spread even to Windsor. La. As a consequence. Dora gladly accepted the assistance of a certain United l rethrcn minister in her great, good work. One day I accompanied Dora upon a visit through the slum section of the city. Upon entering a certain home, unusually poverty-stricken. I noticed a little child sitting -44 TOL’Cl I STONE upon the carpetless floor amusing itself by tearing bits of paper from .1 booklet bound in violet and gold. Suddenly the Millersville campus lay before me just as I saw it the last time on June 28. 1911. A second only and it was gone. Eagerly I snatched the booklet and hastily devoured its contents. It proved t«� he a collection of newspaper clipping', carefully preserved by some one evidently interested in our class. The mother of the child informed us that an ash man frequently passed through the alley, sometimes dropping scraps from his wagon, whicn the children picked up. Dora and I were now firmly convinced that one of our classmates must l� e living in the city. We afterwards learned that Mary Field, the famous poetess of San Diego, was none other than Elizabeth Fox. At once we called upon the distinguished writer, who informed us that she had made the collection of clippings, which, in some mysterious manner, made their way to the ash barrel. The following is a list of the articles as we found them after the rescue front the destructive hands of the child: Miss Grace I. Aungst. who is a successful teacher in the (ilenridge schools of New Jersey, has returned home for her summer vacation. In addition to her school work, Mis . Aungst contributes a number of poems and short stories to the leading magazines. Her latest production is a delightful poem, entitled () Stay. Man (Stehman). Littlcstown. Pa.— Miss Edna M. Hair has left for San Francisco. Cal., where she will attend the National V. W. C. A. Convention as the delegate from Pennsylvania. Miss Pair will give a series of lectures at the convention on The Chief of Sinners. Miss Sara Bowman, a graduate of Crsinus College, has accepted an important ] o$ition in the Lebanon High School. After leaving the Normal. Miss Mary l . Evans taught only two years. She decided to teach no more (Moore) as one Moore, at least, was old enough to teach himself. Miss Mary Gish, an instructor at the Mennonitc Children's Home at Millersville, has resigned her j sition to go to China as a missionary. Flagstaff, Ariz.— Wanted—A teacher for the Scdona School in Yavapai Co. Miss Kathryn Hcrtzler, the former teacher, has eloped with Tex.” the well-known cowboy. The couple were compelled to TOUCHSTONE 245 ride a distance of fifty miles over a rough, wild country to procure the services of a minister. West Chester Xannul Xotes.—Miss Marion E. Huston, head of the Department of Elocution, is spending several weeks visiting Miss Edna Hair, of Littlestown, Pa. These brilliant young women arc taking a special Bible course, the former specializing in “prophets. the latter in “apostles ' Miss Ida Lauder has resigned her position as teacher of the Grammar School at Schaefferstown t be an assistant in Father's Store. From the State of Washington. Miss Kathryn B. LeFcvre. county superintendent of Garrett Co., has resigned her position to become mistress of the Big X Ranch, located near Spokane. Miss Le Fevre hails from Pennsylvania. She came to the wild and woolly west with the intention of some day being sole owner and manager of a ranch all her own. A dart from Cupid’s fatal arrow changed her plans abruptly. FMsabethville, Fa.—Miss E Stella Luboid, who graduated with honors from Wilson College in June, has accepted a j osition in the Girls’ High School of Philadelphia as teacher of Latin. Miss Florence Miller, a successful teacher in the Lancaster school , has left for an extended western trip. It is the ambition of this energetic young lady to visit every State in the Union, although it is thought she will spend most of her time in hio. especially at Dayton. Prescott. .-Iris.—Miss Mae Minnich has just arrived from Pennsylvania to take charge of the Cornville School, located fifty miles south of this place. A promising young cowboy has eagerly agreed to accompany the new school inarm ujkmi her long, tiresome, horseback ride. Married.—In June, at Millersville. Pa., Miss (trace Xauman. the famous artist, and Mr. Harold D. Kelley, of ()rbisonia. Pa. The happy couple left immediately for the Philippines, where Mr. Kelley is in the employ of the Government. I.it its. Fa.—We are sorry to announce that Miss Florence Rudy, our | opular Grammar School teacher, has declined to teach next term. For further information consult Mr. Bomberger of our town. Mr. John Tubbs has recently received an important Government position in Alaska. He will immediately resign the principalship of the TOUCHSTONE 246 Hoys’ High School of Wilmington. It is generally believed that he will not undertake such a long trip without a companion of the opposite sex. Miss Ethel W iley has returned to the Normal to accept the position as Assistant Superintendent of the Model School. Twenty years ago 1 was graduated from Millcrsville State Normal School. So many things have occurred recently to bring the old Normal hack to mind. I think 1 shall jot them down. John I.ansinger, a classmate of mine at Millcrsville. has become an expert aviator. One day. about four months ago, he was taking a party of four, of which I was a member, for a short pleasure trip in one of the recently built aeroplanes. W e had long talked of going to Mars, which had been reached a decade ago. but on this trip we had no such intentions. Suddenly something became wrong with the vertical propeller and we were carried through the atmosphere with such swiftness that we could scarcely breathe. We were not frightened, because the sensation of being carried through the clouds was far too pleasant to think f fright. We glided on until we smashed into the earth, or what we supposed to he the earth. ur machine was badly broken, but our party escaped with only a few broken bones and a severe shaking up. I had my left arm broken ami was exceedingly anxious to find a physician, but when we extricated ourselves from the broken aeroplane and looked around everything was strange. It was a beautiful new land. Did I say beautiful? Ah! Surely it was the Eorest of Arden. For a time we forgot our misery and just gazed at the splendor of it all. 'I'he trees, the plants, the animals were all very different from our own. Then we knew we were on the planet Mars. I ut this beautiful scene could not assuage the pain, so we helped each other as best we could and started in search � f our friends who had come over when the planet was first explored. Wc fe!t sure we could find some one because Mars was. by this time, very thicklv populated. It happened that we landed not far from the town called Mavortia. Here we sought a surgeon, but again met more difficulties. Almost every one spoke Esperanto, and as none of our party could speak it. TOUCHSTONE -47 wc could not receive any information. I'inally I rea l this sign. “Dr. Irwin Snyder. Could this be my old friend? We spent no time in trying to find out. We walked into a very pretty office which, by vases of flowers, showed that other than man’s hand had been there. We noticed certificates of the University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins on the wall, which told us that our physician had spent many years in study. Dr. Snyder came in and proved to he our old friend of school days. It seemed that his surgical assistant was away and, in his need of assistance. he walked to the door and called Nellie. A very matronly looking woman walked in with an air of being used to such assistance. She was exceedingly surprised when she learned who their patients were. When we told them how we came, they invited us to stay with them, which invitation we accepted willingly. Wc were entertained most delightfully. Dr. Snyder always was a good talker and Mrs. Snyder proved herself no less proficient in the art. so wc had a very enjoyable time with them. They told us that (icorge Thomas, after graduating from Princeton University, came to Mars and was holding a high clerical position there, and that his wife was assisting him in his missionary work. Laura had always wanted to he a missionary and. since frica and all other places here were Christianized, she thought she might as well go to Mars ahd give her services to the natives there. They told us also that Marian I’eanc was one of Mars’ great society belles and had won great fame as a singer. Mabel M. Trout had become a famous teacher there, and had been made the inspector of all the schools of a town not far from their own. While we were talking on the veranda, a boy came by giving out advertisements. This is what one of them was: Lecture on Temperance. Thursday. June 12. in the Assembly Hall, by the lecturer. Milton Shoflfstall. We were very much surprised, but Mrs. Snyder told us that he had been lecturing with great success for some time. Of course we were all ready to hear him speak and decided to wait for the event. Mr. Shoffstall delivered a wonderful lecture. His quiet and enthusiastic manner of speaking succeeded in convincing many to his cause. 24-S T )CCIISTONK I lie faces of the audience seemed strange to us, but as we waited after the meeting to speak to the lecturer a stylishly dressed gentleman approached us. whom we recognized as Guy F.aby, our “Soldier of l or-tune. Me told us that he had traveled over the entire earth several times and a greater part of Mars. After the lecture we traveled over Mars, visiting the principal places of interest. Within four months our aviator was ready to take us home. The return home, you may be sure, was enjoyed more than our flight to Mars. We arrived safely in Albany, where we left our aviator to go to Xcw York. As 1 was registering at the hotel in which we were to stay I saw this familiar name written just above my own. Helen M. Schroedcr. I turned quickly to tell my friend of my discovery, but came face to face with the owner of the name. I was extremely happy to see a friend so soon after my return to earth. She said she had realized her dream of Normal days and was holding the position as Head of the Mathematical Department in the I’niversity of Columbia. She informed us. also, that Kdith Lower, “our Johnny.” was instructor in gymnastics there. It was at that time of the evening when very few people are registering, so we chatted on pleasantly by the desk. We were interrupted by the world’s greatest short story writer, Anna Scott. I had read and enjoyed her stories, but had not seen her since she had gained such great fame. I spoke to her for a short while and, with i promise of a little of her time the next day. we retired to our rooms. F.arly the next morning I went out for a little walk. I had not gone far when I saw Kirch )ber. a famous broker, coming towards me at a terrific pace. He would have passed by had I not called to him. He seemed glad to see me. but his face did not wear the cheerful smile it used to; his whole life was given over to the hurry and flurry of business. He stopped long enough to tell me that Jessie Dixon and Clara Thompson were living in the city, and then off lie went to his business at the same terrific rate at which he came. I afterward learned that Jessie was a leading suffragette and that Clara Thompson was the wife of a Hanover shoe dealer. My stay in New York was short. From there I went to Philadelphia. As I entered Proad Street Station my attention was directed to TOUCHSTONE 240 a peculiarly attractive woman, in whom I recognized our friend, Esther Bertolet. who had become one of Philadelphia's most popular society matrons. After seeing so many of the old friends of 1911, I had an irresistible longing to revisit the old Normal. Here I found everything changed. I was about to leave in great disappointment, when 1 made one more effort to revive old-time memories and climbed to Room C. Who should greet me here but our friend and classmate, Mary Baker, handing out papers. The hour was three minutes past four. These many changes at the Old Normal, together with the unusual experiences of my dizzy flight, made the country home of my childhood a Paradise for the rest of the summer. It was June; some important business transaction was afoot, in which I was al out to invest all my hard-earned savings. I thought it wise to consult some authority before risking my money in some enterprise which might afterward prove unworthy. So it came about that I sauntered somewhat aimlessly into the office of the greatest seer in our city. The man, I knew from a previous visit, was a Hindu and in business by himself. It was he whom I expected to see upon entering the office, but my feelings were a mixture of surprise and pleasure when I beheld before my eyes a smiling maiden in oriental costume. After recovering from mv astonishment. I inquired where Monsieur the seer was. To this she replied in most perfect English that her master had just gone out and that she did not expect him for at least two hours. My curiosity was aroused to its highest pitch when I heard this truly oriental type of maiden speaking English so fluently and perfectly. I begged that 1 be allowed to remain until her master return. She very generously granted me this privilege, provided I should pardon her. as she had some work to which she must attend. Content, I sat down in a very comfortable chair, from which I could easily see all parts of the room. The maiden walked over to a small table, upon which lay a paper. She sat down and appeared to be in deep thought for some time. Then she looked up smiling and said. “( h, yes. I've been here two weeks now. Monsieur is a dear friend of mv brother, so he promsied to teach me his art.” 250 TOUCHSTONE Startled that she should read my thoughts so readily. I waited to hear more. It seemed as though I was doomed to disappointment, for she moved silently and gracefully across the floor to a corner of the room where luxurious cushions were piled in confusion. She sat down lightly upon the mass and seemed to direct her whole attention upon a magnificent crystal ball resting on an ebony table. There was complete silence for a time. then, in a soft, clear voice, I heard her say: Oh. no! I haven’t forgotten you. You remember. Blanche, the day you thought you had so successfully fooled me about your ring? Well, that must have seemed a good joke to you then, but i am glad to see you so happily wed. It seems lovely here in the 'Golden West. but do you never get homesick? Really. I cannot help calling you Blanche Fret2: it seems so odd to address you in a matrimonial way. ” Evidently this maiden had suddenly deserted the eastern metropoli and gone to visit some friend of hers in the Far West. Suddenly that same pleasing voice went on: )h. Edna. I’ve had a lovely journey ! I've seen Blanche, and now here you are. you dear old Hursty ; but 1 may no longer call you that, may I? What shall I call you now? Yon have never written your other name to me. All you’ve ever told me alxuit ts the lovely country of Arizona, atid that most enviable Tex. But never mind the name. Edna is quite good enough for me. Come show me the dear ‘kiddies.’ ” Again my mind had to fill in the missing links. My entertainment was complete, but if my friend continued to travel so fast. I almost feared that she must suffer from change of climate. It is certainly grand to be able to see the world. Professor —-. Bomberger. did you say? Well, this certainly is a surprise. I remember you now from our last year at school, and. indeed, you haven’t changed much. ()f course, you have become quite commanding in looks and somewhat sedate, but not considering that, you arc quite the same man. And how did you get to Chicago? Bigger wages, more free hours, or what? Pardon me. my old self has just come to the surface; do not bother answering mv impertinent questions. You have other classmates of mine under you? Who may they be. pray? Not Lily Davis and Nell Kershner? Really. I cannot credit your remark. Of all per- TOUCHSTONE. 25 sons whom I ever expected to he married by this time, those twe v.cre the foremost. f course, they are not teaching by choice, but who could find a better vocation? I am sorry I am too late to see them. My train leaves in half an hour, so I must he content with seeing you. However, kindly remember me to them.” After a short pause the voice continued: Dear Pennsylvania again, and so near home at that! I am so sorry to leave you. as our journey together has been most enjoyable, but this is State College, and I simply must stop a short time to see a friend.” Evidently the traveller was taking leave of an acquaintance; but again she said: Mary Dougherty, you child, why did you ever come to the station? I'm overjoyed to see you. but isn’t this time for your class, and how can you afford to excuse a class? I know all the girls are just crazy to hear you lecture. I low do you like your exalted position at the head of the Department of Psychology? Put that is a foolish question, since 1 know you always were deeply interested in that study. I must hustle back to the station or I shall miss my train, and I must go home to-day. Again a halt, but almost immediately she went on. I've just come back, and I heard of the grand new free kindergarten. so 1 thought I should look it over. Maude, it is simply great. Where did you get your idea? Still you were always interested in children. We certainly shall always be proud of the advancement Maude Charles has made in our kindergarten work. Well, if there isn't Mabel P.rubaker! Did you come in to see this, too? Isn't it grand? What! you a teacher here, too? What do you teach? Manual training? That i-right! You always did delight in that pastime. I am going to dine with Mary Lefevre and Emily Hartman this evening in New Providence, so I must be off.” Shortly afterward she resumed: Oh. girls, you look so well and youthful: and to think of this lovely hoarding school of yours. How many pupils have you? Sixty-four: that is doing fine for such a short trial. This view is ideal. I’ve enjoyed my dinner immensely, and have had a lovely time, but as I've seen so little of mother, feel duty bound to spend the evening with her. 252 TOUCHSTONE. Everything was quiet for about ten minutes; during this time a look of perfect contentment and peace was manifest in the expression of my friend's face. At last a broad smile spread over her face, and she said: Pauline, wherever are you taking me? Doesn’t Miss Ludwig get enough exercise in the Model School, since she walks ire sixteen miles from nowhere? Imagine you. Pauline, as a Model School supervisor. Dear me. you surely are a model yourself! Oh. pardon. I thought you knew me well enough to know I was only jesting. Here is a house , i hope it is our goal. Who lives here? Mr. Myers? I don’t know him. Charles Myers. Now I recall him. How does he support his family? Teaching school? Village school master and Justice of the Peace, isn’t that an odd combination? Vet. if it affords a desirable income, what are the odds? W hat a charming little mother! I low happy they must he! Put come. Pauline, we must sec our old acquaintances at the Normal.’’ Again she said: I could not go away without seeing Preeda Swisher comfortably situated on a farm. It is lovely and so near Philadelphia that you really have no chance of being bored or tired of the place. A farmer’s life certainly does agree with you. Whose cunning little farm is that just opposite? Helen (iraham, the one we knew at school? Isn’t that delightful! Did the boys go to State College together? It is lovely that you all know each other so well, and I shall surely be a frequent visitor here when I return.” My friend seemed to lie on another journey. After awhile she broke out: New Jersey is a lovely place. Mabel, but doubtlessly it is more adorable to you since your whole heart lies here. You and Duncan do appear so happy! Of course, you arc not over-sentimental, do not misunderstand me. I did not mean it that way. but there is such perfect peace always. I am so glad you are going with me. Anna will be surprised to see Mabel Hackman. Here we are. and there is Anna. Well. Anna Roddy, you haven’t changed the least bit. and here you are. utilizing vour time in the best way possible until your pretty little wedding takes place. I am sure you will make an ideal housewife with all this practice, teaching domestic science to the fair maidens of Palti-more. I am so sorry I cannot postpone my trip so that I may be present at your wedding. At any rate think of me then, for my thoughts shall TOt’CHSTt )N F 253 be constantly of you, ami I shall just be about midway on the Mediterranean.” After a quiet of considerable length, my entertainer burst forth: Oh. Pauline Wbitteker, you courageous soul! How can you endure this sultry climate of India? Vet. your interest ami earnestness in your work leaves no room for thoughts of the climate. And what a change vour presence here must have made on the | oor heathens. At this moment the seer entered the room and. looking into the corner of the room, said: Yaleska. I have gotten excellent material for ur problem. It is quite simple now. Looking around he noticed me for the first time. Inquiring as to my business he escorted me into an ail-joining office, leaving the maiden to work out the new problem. ’Rah for the Normal Rah. 'rah. rah for the Normal! 'Rah for the Black and the Gold! Rah. rah. 'rah. 'rah ! 'Rah for the Black ami the Gold! TOUCHSTONE. -54 Petitions of the Seniors A Dear doctors, let it not transpire, I low much your lectures we admire: How at your eloquence we wonder When you explain the cause of thunder. Of lightning and electricity. W ith so much plainness and simplicity. The origin of rocks and mountains. Of seas and rivers, lakes and fountains, )f rain and hail, and frost and snow. And all the storms and winds that blow: And why in English we excel— Have we been taught so very well? Why! lives of authors are mere dreams. And Classics is just what it seems: In history class we sit amazed: And Latin, too. is highly glazed: It must be due to your great store. Which feeds us till we want no more: And why in Math we are so blest. While at some schools it is a pest ? Besides a hundred wonders more ()f which we never heard before. But now, dear doctors, not to flatter. There is a most important matter— A matter which you never touch on, A matter which our thoughts run much on— A subject, if we right conjecture. That well deserves a long, long lecture. T )UCH STONE. 255 Whieh all the Seniors would aprove— The natural history of love. Deny us not. dear doctors, grand; )h. list to our entreating band: Tell us why our poor tender hearts So easily admit love’s darts. Teach us the marks of love’s beginning, What makes us think some kids so winning, What makes us think some persons witty. A black coat wise, a red coat pretty: Why we believe such horrid lies. That we are angels from the skies. ( ur teeth like pearl, our cheeks like roses. (. Htr eyes like stars—such charming noses ! Explain our dreams, awake and sleeping, Explain our blushing, laughing, weeping. Teach us. doctors, if you approve. To humble that proud creature, love. To turn wise lovers into fools. The proud and insolent to tools; Then leave us to ourselves with these. And we will rule them as we please. T JLJCMSTOXK. 25 A Student’s Desire I want to he an angel. To leave this world below: So might I get away from school With all its toil and woe. My Latin is a burden. And so is Chemistry; They give us too much Physic And Physiology. I f I were just an angel. Then far away I'd be: And down on earth the principal Would make a eulogy. He'd tell what fine examples I set my young schoolmates, nd how, in all my lessons, I got the highest rates. T CCH STONE. 257 The Trip to Gettysburg A October 22d dawned cold and cheerless. The rain fell in torrents to drench that battlefield which, almost fifty years before, bad been bathed in the blood of thousands of oitr countrymen. We arose early that morning, and no complaint was offered to those who entered the dining room late, for we breakfasted at 5:30. After breakfast there was a hurrying for overshoes and umbrellas, and when the special car arrived at ■ A. M. we all were prepared to baffle any sort of weather that could be sent. )ur ride from Lancaster to Gettysburg, with a stop at Hanover, was very pleasant. What cared we if a certain restaurateur had fewer decorations and signs after the Millersville party left Hanover. When we arrived at Gettysburg the rain had ceased falling, and Apollo shot his rays abroad; carriages awaited us at the dejM.t. and we immediately drove to the battlefield. We felt very comfortable in our carriages, especially the select four, who. together with our chaperons, Mr. Lan-singer. Mr. I.. I.yte, Miss Pecry and Miss Potter, graced the first carriage. The drive over the battlefield—a distance of twenty-two miles—was thrilling and stimulating. How realistic the scene appeared; how delighted we were in gazing uj on the monuments, which are mute yet effective memorials of the vast deeds done: how we were inspired bv the profound solemnity of the National Cemetery as we gazed on the graves of the unknown heroes. We had dinner at the Pitzcr House—a hungry crowd indeed—and who could have blamed us fur asking for two plates of ice cream. About 7 o’clock in the evening the Normal dining room welcomed us back, and we generously partook of the large oyster supper prepared for us. The trip to Gettysburg was appreciated by all who went: it was a trip that was instructive and valuable to us as future history teachers, and added a substantial, concrete block to the educational foundation we arc laying at Millersville. 258 TOUCHSTONE. Resist Not Evil Of all the pits that men have dug, And then have fallen in the same, And all the fables ever told That would mankind from sin reclaim. And all the proverbs and advice That have for ages stood the test, ()f all the sayings widely known, Resist not evil is the best. Miss Potter found her room torn up; Upon Miss (iowans she placed the blame. And then asked Uncle Jimmie's aid In working her revengeful game. He made two holes in Miss (iowans- door (Miss Potter'd asked for only one). And joined them with a curving pipe Inside, and waited for the fun. That night, when everything was still, Miss Potter sought Miss (iowans' door, nd put a pail of water and Some pipe beside her on the floor. She looked in through the upper hole; It's strange that it’s so dark. said she, Put still I guess she’s gone to bed. And that is just as well for me. TOUCHSTONE. 259 She blew some water through the pipe, But not a sound was heard inside; It seems she isn't getting wet,” She thought, and once again she tried. She filled her pipe up to the top. And then with all her might she blew ; The water went right through the pipe, And back into her face it Hew. She caught her breath, she wiped her face. She snatched her pail and pipe and fled, She thought of Unde James, but called Xo blessings down upon his head. On First Entering Millersville Once there was a little Prep. nd she came here in the fall: She opened her mouth in wonder As she gazed about the hall. But now her ways are merry. And she giins from ear to ear; She's grown up ( ?) and she thinks it's funny Mow the Preps act this year. TOUCHSTONE. 2fiO The Senior Sociable A unique social function wa given by the C lass of 1911 on the evening of December 17. 1910. The chapel was artistically decorated with a large dome of evergreens and the class colors—violet and gold— in the center of the room, and with thick ropes of laurel and spruce draped altout the rostrum. The programs were of white with violet and gold decorations. An interesting proverb party was participated in by the guests, and a prize was offered to the person having the greatest number of correct answers. A book was awarded as a prize to Mr. John Gerber foi his correct answers. I'robably the most interesting feature of the evening was Christmas at tlie Cross Roads. ] ort raying the decorating of the country school house for the Christmas festivities. The representation was very realistic. and several enjoyable musical numbers were skilfully worked in. Some of the characters that figured in it were: Mrs. Hannah B3sco.11. Kmma Rohrbaugh: Mr. Williams, Samuel Simons: Miss Elvira Morton.” l.ucy Aikin: “Tommy Lawson. David Winner: Miss Mollic Mason. Sylvania I’eidel. and Miss Kmmerson. the school teacher. Marv I laker. The next feature was a very beautiful Christmas Pantomime Drill representing a young girl lost in the woods at Christmas, and her rescue by some kind fairies. Miss Marian Beane, as the lost maiden, delighted all by her graceful interpretation of her difficult part. The Senior Orchestra furnished music. The members cot posing the orchestra were: Miss Baker. Miss Hurst, Miss Graham. Miss Good, Mr. Thomas. Mr. I-'.a by, Mr. Kelly. Mr. Messner. Mr. Demmy, Mr. Drumm, and Mr. Bates. The guests were delightfully entertained throughout the evening, and will always treasure the memory of it as one of the most enjoyable evenings of the winter. TOUCHSTONE. 261 Poor Diet Prep was cast on a far away shore Where a cannibal monarch held sway: That Prep” was served up on slices of toast Ere the eve of that very next day. But the vengeance of heaven fell straight on their tracks. Kor before the next morning was seen. With cholera morbus the whole tribe was attacked. I‘or the Prep was terribly green! a- a - d Too T rue Teachers cranky—pupils few. Questions dying—zeros, too. What's the matter—don't you know? Monday morning—always so. 2 � 2 TOUCHSTONE. The Goblin’s Dance A A brooding silence lay over the building. W ithout, on the back campus. figures flitted silently through the darkness. Within, weary heads drooped over lessons, for it was the time of night when the Sandman scatters his sand with a lavish hand. Suddenly the bell rang forth its release from lessons. At the first peal, a bugle call sounded on fourth hall. From every nook and cranny came the Goblin band. Slowly, but not silently, they wound their way through devious paths until they reached the open. I ra rp, tramp, tramp, they came to the rat-tat-tat of the goblin drummer boy. Not with an airy, fairy tread, but in a way that trade you feel “The goblin'll catch you if you don't watch out.” As the procession halted amid a flourish of music, a fire shot upward with an effect as startling as when the goblin hurled his head at Icabod. Higher and higher danced the flames, scattering a million sparks like shooting stars or bits of sunshine. Faster and faster sounded the music: wilder and wilder became the dance. Ghosts of departed goblins came back to join in the revelry: fantastic figures in robes and bloomers seemed to be the workers running hither and thither piling on more fuel. Even a little red imp and one of I Buffalo I'ill’s clowns dared brave the goblins, drawn by that irresistible thing “a brass band. ' The dance ceased: they massed together and a sound like an Indian war-whoop echoed and re-echoed from the building. The dance went on again fast and furious. The little red imp, wishing to attract attention, stole the broom from the old woman who sweeps the cobwebs from the sky and. in spite of her protest, held it in the fla re, then sped away through the darkness like a messenger with the Fiery Cross. And. as every man musters for battle when the Fiery Cross is seen TOUCHSTONE. 263 upon the hilltop, the goblins fell into line and followed the little red imp. The tire burned fitfully, smouldered and went out. Silence reigned. Never again will the goblins hold their revelry on our campus. All next day a depression was felt in the class room and on the playground, due. no doubt, to the chiding we received in the morning for our childish interest in the goblin band. Ode To Caesar ( ld Caesar's battles all were shams, His commentaries rusty: If he had to take our tough exams. He’d say “Veni, Vidi. busti.” TOUCHSTONE. 264 Senior, Why Don’t You Laugh? Why don't you laugh. Senior, when troubles come. Instead of sitting round so sour and glum? You cannot have all play And sunshine every day; When troubles come, I say, why don't you laugh? Why don't you laugh? Twill ever help and soothe The aches and pains. No road in life is smooth: There’s many an unseen hump And many a hidden stump O’er which you'll have to jump. Why don’t you laugh? Why don’t you laugh? Don’t let your spirits tilt Ileeause you’ve tlunked: don’t it around and wilt 1 f you would mend it now, 1 ’rav let me tell you how: Just study another hour! Why don't you laugh? Why don’t you laugh, and make us all laugh, too. And keep us Seniors all from getting blue? A laugh will always win; If you can’t laugh, just grin— Come, let's all join in! Why don’t you laugh? TOUCHSTONE. 265 The Charge of The Light Brigade During the night and morn of June 27. 1910. the Juniors were marshalling their forces on the battle-field where they were destined for defeat. Almost the entire night was spent by them in reconnoitering and fortifying the surrounding territory, while the opposing forces, the Mid-dlers, were reposing peacefully in their quarters. At daybreak, when the signal for action was given and the roll was called, it was found that twelve stalwart men of the Class of 1911 were to be matched against an army of Juniors and their allies, the Preps. numbering more than five times as many. From the three scouts who had been sent out by the Middlers it was learned that the opposing force was large in number and that their flag, for which we were to contend, had been placed at the top of the standpipe in the court of the ladies dormitory. It was readily seen that considerable stratage n must be used to secure the coveted Junior flag. Reviewing the various devices of warfare, the Middlers finally decided that a phalanx would be the most effective means of routing the enemy. After being carefully drilled bv Captain Bull Zeilinger, the Middlers approached the enemy’s line of battle. Tile signal being given, they rushed forth and succeeded in ploughing a gap straight through the strongest part of the Juniors line. Their forces were so thoroughly overcome by the suddenness of the onslaught that they fled in all directions. Had it not been for encouragement given them by the Seniors, another band of allies, who presently appeared on the field, the prize would have been taken in the first attack. After receiving this encouragement a number of the Juniors rallied, again opposing the Middlers. In the second attack, a hand to hand conflict ensued, in which a number of Juniors began to realize the stuff of which the Class of 1911 was made. In the third and last attack. Captain TOtJCHSTONI Bull succeeded in scaling the slippery side of the standpipe. He immediately ascended to its top, where he secured the trophy. All was now over but the shouting and celebration of victory. Thereupon the warriors of the C lass of njl i proceeded to exhibit their patriotism by the class yell. The astonished Juniors with the remnant of their forces, attempted to demoralize them by a very weak charge, but. after being silenced by our braves, the celebrations continued. The girls of the victorious class, never found lacking in spirit, showed their appreciation of this wonderful feat by joining the boys in festivities later in the day. How We Distinguish The Girls She who knoweth not and knoweth not that she knoweth not. She is a Prep! She who knoweth not and knoweth that she knoweth not. She is a Junior! She who knoweth but knoweth not that she knoweth. She is a Middler! She who knoweth and knoweth that she knoweth. She is a Senior! Ti )LrCM STONE. 267 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A In the publication of this volume we nave been assisted in various ways. I)r. I-I . Justin Roddy, whose name is a synonym for energy and enthusiast . has aided us by allowing us to dedicate the volume to him. Dr. Wm. R. Straughn. by his criticisms, has been an invaluable aid in the editing of the work. The presidents of various organizations have aided us by their contributions. the class historians by their histories, the class prophets by their prophecies, and various members of the class by sketches and poetry. These classmates are Nellie Ileal. Jessie Dixon. Elizabeth box. Mabel Herr, Charles Herr. Anna Scott, Irvin Snyder. David Winner and Birch ( ber. The business people, who have herein advertised, have helped us in :■ material way to bring this volume to a successful completion. I hey deserve the reader's kindly patronage. 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Promenade, etc.: Well Appointed Cafe with Skilled Chef in charge: Cuisine always First Class: Ice Cream. Coffee and Sandwich Pavilions; Ice Cream Cones, Corn “Crisp-pet” and numerous other Refreshment Booths. Careful Police Service maintained throughout season. Safe place for women and children without protectors. Immense and comfortable auditoriums and pavilions, giving shelter to thousands in case of storm. No intoxicating liquors sold. No disorderly persons allowed on grounds. Hundreds of benches and tables for accommodation of pic nickers. Famous spring water, purest in this section. Beautiful new spring house ami other improvements. For open dates for picnics or all other information, write or telephone to . B. GRIFFITHS', Rocky Springs Park Or the Conestoga Traction Co.'s Office Lancaster, Pa. xviii Arc You Thinking Now of Getting n Suit of Clothes That'll Fit ? Think of Us I K.“M. A. BECKKH 1 KN ]'IST 22-2 I W li� T ORAN(i K S’l’. OI’POSITK V. M. c. A. KOKERT EISENHEHG Tailor ami Importer 217 N. Queen Si. Lancaster. Pa. IND. PHONE I779Z Steinman Hardware Co. Bargains in All Kinds of Sporting Goods GOLF, BASE BALL, TENNIS, FISHING TACKLE HAMMOCKS, LAWN BENCHES Everything for Out-Door Life Steinman Hardware Co. 26-28 West King Street XIX Bucknell University w JOHN HOWARD HARRIS. President College of Liltcrul Art Courses « f study leading to degrees in Arts. Philosophy. Science. Civil Engineering. Electrical Engineering. Biology. Chemistry and Jurisprudence. Departments of Instruction; Philosophy and Pedagogy. Law, nthropology and Social Science. Education. Economic and Political Science. History. Greek. Latin, English Literature. Oratory. Modern Languages. Mathematics. Engineering. Chemistry and Physics. Organic Science, and Medicine. Library contains 30,-000 volumes. Fixed and Working Capital: Over $(.000.000. Women' College Comprises College. Institute. Art and Music Courses. Academy For boys and young men. For Catalogue and further information address. JOSEPH M. WOLFE. Rrgiittrar Lewittburg. Pa. Miller Bushong dealers in Grain, Feed, Coal Manure and Fertilizer Both Phones ROHRERSTOWN, PA. XX I 'sfnl l islircl 1855 Kstablished 1855 First Pennsylvania State Normal School Millersville, Pennsylvania E. ORAM LYTE, Principal The School Year Begins September 5, 1911 XXI Scihnck IIau. on North Campus. MILLERSVILLE The First Pennsylvania State Normal School located at Millersville is regarded l y educators as a high grade Normal School. Although one of tin largest Normal Schools in the Commonwealth, it has no desire to he judged by the number of students it has. Its course is in advance of the course prepared by the Hoard of Principals for the Normal Schools of the State. It is especially strong in its pedagogical work, maintaining IS to 20 courses in “Methods taught by its leading professors. Send for a Catalogue and learn what it has to offer to persons preparing to teach. xxiii The Theatre for Big Attractions THlton Opera Rouse LANCASTER, PA. A most varied line of all that is best in shows, to be seen during the season. (loing to Town ? If you are you will want refreshments after shopping or the show. Stop at the Lancaster Candy Co. for the best in Chocolates and Bon Bons Sundaes Ice Cream Soda The nearest Confectionery to the Square The House for Tasty Students. Students Attention! Students you all appreciate neat and “Classy” Shoes. Do you know how to keep shoes in trim condition? Repairing is the life of “ Classiness ” We do this and do it to your satisfaction. Our work must be right in every particular. Prices lowest for good work. The only up-to-date place in town. Lancaster Shoe JVlaking and Repairing Co. 207 West King Street Lancaster. Pa. wi:ah Wingert Haas lints, Cups iiihI (iIovph I I I .X'. Slreel Lancaster. Pa t� and 8 North Queen Street x.xiv Lancaster, Pa. The Fashion Lancaster's Popular Store of Millinery % peter Brachtendorf SHAVING AND IIAIK DRESSING find Head y-to-Wear Garments Opposite the Normal IMUlereville, pa. l.‘l Fast Kim Strct‘1 M iss M. E. Ziegleh FINTE MILLINERY 22 EAST KING STREET LANCASTER. PA. 1MPORTEI) ANI) ORIGINAL DRSIOI-TS XXV J. W. BKENNEMAN 110 West Walnut St., Lancaster, Pa. Manufacturer of “ Ol'H PRINCIPAL CIGARS Our Wholesale ami Retail Store loculcd nt 100 I'lnNl King Street. I.aucaNter. Pa. L_ XXVI Buffalo, NY WE MADE THE ENGRAVINGS FOR THIS BOOK . XXVII For the Best and Purest in Candies GO TO II UPPER’S The Home of IVrferl Confections JSuperior Chocolates and Bon Bons, Ice Cream and Ices Fruit Flavors IS HAST KING ST HE 1ST LANCASTER, PA. Trankin and marshall College Lancaoter, pa. Offers Full and Complete Courses of Instruction in the Hrta and Sciences Campus of fifty-four acres, ten buildings, including Gymnasium, fine athletic field and thoroughly equipped Science Building Fall Term Opens Septemhen 14, 1911 For Catalogue and Information, address HENRY H. APPLE, D. D., President XXIX The Outlet Clothing Co. 46-48 West King St. Carries a Splendid Line of Young Men’s Clothing, Hats and Furnishings Special Discount to M. S. N. S. Students In addition to ready-made-clothes we have a merchant tailoring establishment. All clothes p u rc h a se d here arc kept in repair for one year free of charge. Get to Know Us, It Pays. Steam and Hot Water HEATING ENGINEERS AND SA NIT A RY PL UMBERS Cor. East King and Howard Ave. Lancaster, Pa. B. F. Barr Co. florists, Seedsmen and nurserymen 0 STORK : 1 1H North Queen St. KEYSTONE NCKSKKIKS: SMO Co In in hi a Ave. LANCASTER. I A. XXX THE LARGEST—THE OLDEST—THE BEST HEINITSH’S Furniture and Carpet Store Established 1879 27-29 SOUTH QUEEN STREET Furniture, Carpets, Matting, Mattresses, Rugs, Linoleum, Bedding, Window Shades, Oilcloth Our Factory is Fully Equipped for the Finest and Best Furniture Renovating Special Cabinet Work and Re-upholstering THE lluve Your Laundry Work Done l� y Hie Lancaster Standard Inquirer Steam Laundry AND The Best Lancaster County Scouring Works Newspaper for Teachers 27 N. Eleventh St. Lebanon I n. “THEY ALL KNOW WHY ALLEN F. WARD. Proprietor $1.50 a Year I W � Do I.numlry Work tor Thrrr Collrtr xxxi LANCASTER, PA. Prepares for entrance to any College or Technical School. Enter about forty boys to a number of different colleges each year, largely on certificate. Fine modern school home. )ver $125,000 in improvements in last few years. T. G. HELM. A. M., E. M. HARTMAN, A. M.f Principals. If the Name Strickler Is in Your ('out, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have purchased the limit of style and durability. Over 500 styles of piece goods to select from—“Not Samples.” $18.00 to 40.00 132 North (Jiiccn Street Liineiister, Ph. Merchant Tailoring We must sow the seed in season. Then await the harvest time. We must climb the heights of glory, Aim to make our lives sublime, But before the fruit is tasted, We must see the blossoms fall. May none of our time be wasted, Hope to see you all At NISSLKY’S Lunch nml Dining Rooms I l-ll� KiinI ClirMtinil St. Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company OF MILWAUKEE Assets, January 1, 1911 $273,813,036.00 Writes all kinds of Life. Endowment and Investment Policies. No Company equals its dividends to policy holders or excels it securities. G. N. REYNOLDS General A ent 124 East King St., Lancaster, Pa. xxxii Trout’s Candy Shop 149 2 North Queen Street Ice Cream and Candy CANDY OF OUR OWN MAKE Wholesale and Retail The Clias. II. iilliott Company Thr UrKttl ('.ollfitr F.oKravini: llouw in (he World Commencement Invitations Class Day Programs and Class Pins Dance Programs and Invitations, Menus, Leather Dtnce Cases and Covers, Fraternity and Class Inserts for Annuals, Fraternity and Class Stationery. Wedding Invitations an J Calling Cards PHOTOGRAVURES Works-17th St. and Lehigh Ave. Philadelphia, Pa. Henry M. Myers um Shop” Twenty West Orange St. Lancaster. Pa. Pictures, Frames, Mirrors, Antique Brass, Electroliers, Cut Glass Picture frames made to order, old frames regilded, (high class work). Mirrors made to order. Colonial and Modern styles. We Lead Others Follow Cleanest Bread Bakery In America “SEEING IS BELIEVING ” The Gunzenhauser Bakery DON’T MISS IT xxxiii Tailored Suits We Sell Tailored Suits That Suit If our advice is asked we use our best judgment to get a garment that becomes the wearer. I very season we add to our list of customers who allow us to help select the model for their suit. )ur suit business has been built on merit—nothing else. We Ask a Trial BAIR WITMER Lancaster, Pa. WITMER, BAIR WITMER, Harrisburg, Pa. G. H. Shreiner Son Successor to Esbenshade Co. Dealers in Coal, Lumber, Feed, Hay, Straw, Etc. Slate and Slating Gravel, Felt Roofing, Portland Cement Yards and Office: Lititz Pika opposite Stock Yards City Office: 12 E. Orange St. Lancaster, Pa. BEST STOCK, SATISFACTION GUARANTEED XXXIV XXXV X h e E x a in i n e r Printing H ouse PRINTS EVERYTHING FROM A NOTE HEAD TO HOOK 1 Printer nml Kinders of College Journals and Annuals l n ii niki I Facilities. Prompt Delivery. New Ptchncm iiml Type. l N(iiiuitCN FiirniNheil. Correnpomlenee Solicited. AC I IKY GOKHKCIIT 7 AND NOHTII QUEEN STREET LANCASTER, PA. xxxvi I —