Rocky Mountain College - Yellowstone / Poly Yearbook (Billings, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 236 of the 1919 volume:

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A merry throng with faces gay, The gleaming blue that o'er us bends, Our hearts with Nature's sweetly blends, As blithe and free our voices ring, The hills shall echo while we sing. -A. H. D THE POLY Behicatiun In grateful memory VVe dedicate this Volume To those Sons of the Polytechnic, Who, in the hour of the Nation's peril Gave their lives That the World might be free. ii' i' 'I Ciba Bull nf ilaunnr Lieutenant Randolph Stocker Turner Shepherd Harry Randolph Spencer Willie Matthew Egan Edgar Vicery Marshall Young Donald Dunn THE POLY Eintupsis To him, who, in the love of God, holds communion With these invisible forms, He speaks in Happiness and Harmonyg for his gayer hours, He has a voice of gladness, a smile, and Eloquence of Soul, no thoughts of the last Bitter hour. Time is Eternityg the shroud, The pall, and breathless darkness, are a Mockery to God's eternal life and loveg Go forth from thy mental lethargy and list To God's voice and from all around- Earth and her waters, and from everywhere- Comes a still small voicez- 1 'Tis but a few days, and God, all beholding God, Whom material senses cannot define, is manifest. This pale form, created and destroyed in sin, Cannot exist forever. Spirit, that nourishes Soul, claims you for its own to awake to Life again. Never losing your individuality, Journeying onward to the Throne of God, No, not thine eternal resting place, but to Life eternal. In our abiding place with the Most High, there is no sepulcher All that here live are but a few to those who Have lived well, laughed often, loved much. Take the wings of morning and dwell in all parts Of the Universe and you'll find God everywhere. So rest in peace, for there is no death there, And no departure can be made from God. So live this life, that when you join the Father, In the realms of Heaven where each shall have his Mansion in the Lord's house, thou go not in one Moment of fear, but rather by the faith of prayer, Sustained by God's infinite care. With unfailing faith Carry On, until you awake from this life and enter Into the realm of life where all is one infinite Good. -E. N., Jr. THE POLY g IRR: 7 1 Ja .1 :lf , it 4, at J . . J , 5 - . .,,,mi ' 2 Editor-in-chief .,......... Associate Editor ......... Associate Editor ............ Circulation Manager ......... Circulation Manager ...... Advertising Manager .,...,. Miss Emma Ludwig THE BOARD OF EDITORS E. Hagerman ART EDITORS Harry M. Hazzard ASSISTANT EDITORS Conservatory of Music ....... Engineering ............,.......... Oratory and Expression ........ .,..,. Auto and Tractor ................... ...... Commercial .,...................... Stenography ......,.... Normal ..................... Art ..,..,............................. Domestic Science ........ Manual Training ......... Athletics ....,......,.......... Military ..,,.,.,............ Mrs. A. H. Davies Miss Arminda J. Mowre John Deffebach Miss Edith Smirl Edmund Nichols John Broadbrooks Harold A. Loring Miss Charlotte Coleman Miss Gladys Dickey Miss Grayce Shiell William Husemeyer Miss Arminda Mowre Howard R. B. A. O. Kline Miss Evelyn Gross Miss Emma Johnson Miss Emma Ludwig Sylvia Wallace Miss William Schlagenhauf William Husemeyer H. E. Hagerman ORGANIZATION EDITORS Eagle Literary Society ................................................ ............................ J ohn Deffebach Pioneer Literary Society v..... ...... V irgil Reese , , A . 2Miss Ruth Hansen Arlsto Literary 'Society ....... ...... S Miss Clara Trandum L- i THE POLY Alpha Literary Society ,....... ............ M iss Myrtle Hagerman Y M C A Otto Kiehlbauch ' ' ' ' ' a ' 5 Virgil D. D. Reese Y M C A Miss Ruth Hansen ' ' ' Miss Edith Smirl Cam Fire Girls Elliss Eldora Kiehlibauch p ' A iiss Margueritte Bollinger SOCIAL ACTIVITIES U Mrs. A. H. Davies Social Events -- --'--- --------------------------------A------------------------- - ' H Miss Lillian Mack Dramatics ............ ...................................., ...............,,.......,...,., , . ..Miss Arminda Mowre KNOCKS AND BRUISES Mrs. A. H. Davies Miss Arminda Mowre Vale Leitner Harry M. Hazzard H. E. Hagerman PRESENTATION The year 1918-1919 is history now. WVe have attempted here to chronicle that small part, which we as the Faculty and Students have had in it. It is a small part as compared with the events that have taken place this year or years in the world, yet to us, it has been filled to overflowing with pleasant memories-memories that will grow sweeter as the yeas pass, and you will treasure every recollection. With a keen under- standing of its future worth, we present this volume to you as a token of our days together, knowing full well that it will mark a golden milestone in the lives of you all. THE BOARD OF EDITORS The Poly of 1919 Q3 F3 2, -3 72 595 V THE POLY THE BEGINNING THE BILLINGS POLYTECHNIC WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT is DOING The Billings Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1908. One year was occupied in making the preliminary arrangements to open the school, so that ten years of actual existence of the institution are now a part of history. It can no longer be called an experiment, but must be considered a permanent factor in the life of the region it serves. As such, an explanation of what the institution stands for and what it is attempting to accomplish in this region, is most fitting and proper. SUPPLYING AN URGENT NEED The Polytechnic came into being as a result of a most urgent need here in the Northwest for an institution of learning which should oEer to any boy or girl the opportunity to receive a useful training for life. Its ambitious program of throwing the doors of education wide open to any young person desiring a better place in life has forced the institu- tion to go forward by leaps and bounds. It has caused the management to exert every possible influence to enlarge the plant and provide better equipment. Often the demands have carried the directors far beyond the limit of resources at hand, but the end has seemingly justified the means and the school has gone steadily forward. The Polytechnic has developed faster than any other institution in the Northwest, and has now reached a place of real importance, where it is attracting the atten- tion of the educational world as few institutions have with so brief an existence. TODAY THE POLY A BIT OF HISTORY Ten years ago the old homestead where the Polytechnic now stands was a sugar beet field. Since then a remarkable change has taken place in what is now well known as the Polytechnic Farms. Ten buildings now grace the campus and one other is in process of construction. There are one hundred and seventy-five acres of campus and farms, laid out with walks and drives, fields and gardens. The original campus pos- sessed one lone cottonwood tree, while today over one thousand shade trees of many standard varieties beautify the campus and many more are growing in the school nursery, to be transplanted about the build- ings as they are constructed. There has been a transformation on the grounds nothing short of marvelous. The beautiful location overlooking the incomparable Yel- lowstone Valley, the wonderfully fertile land, under a splendid system of irrigation, the warm Montana sunshine, the protection of the rim- rocks from the winds and storms of the north, the view of the distant snow-capped mountains, all contribute to make the location of the school ideal. THE FIELD OF THE POLYTECHNIC No institution of higher learning in the entire country has such a magnificent field to call its own. Eastern Montana, Northern Wyoming and the Western Dakotas comprising a territory larger than ten eastern states, have this one institution, the Polytechnic, to call their college. But this field is great not only from the standpoint of dimensions, but it is mighty in the quality of its people, its resources and its possibilities. Space does not permit a review of all the advantages and opportunities that the mar- velous Northwest possesses. Suffice it to say that no other sections of the globe holds within its borders such a variety of natural resources and in such limitless proportions. It has water power to turn the machinery of the world, its hills and mountains are teeming with the richest ores, beneath its surface are oceans of oil and incalculable reservoirs of gas, its coal fields are the richest in the country. It has, besides, a wealth of resources in its great fertile, irri- gated valleys, its boundless wheat fields, its grazing and forest lands, unsurpassed in all the world. ITS DEMAND FOR TRAINED MEN AND WOMEN This is to be a magnificent empire in itself and its future greatness has a close connection with the work of the Institute, for the industrial development of this sec- IVIR. L. T. EATON. President THE POLY tion must beprovided for by the establishment of institutions like the Polytechnic, that shall train its young people to grapple with the mighty problems of the country in which they live. To harness its water power, build its railroads, tunnel its mountains, reclaim its arid lands, reforest and preserve its timbered areas, seek out its yet undiscovered resources, build its homes, its factories and its cities,-calls for an army of trained workmen. THE SUPREME PURPOSE OF THE INSTITUTION It becomes more and more apparent as we get a better understand- ing of general education as it relates to the life of the nation, that We must offer to overy boy and girl, rich or poor, native born or foreign born, city dweller or child of the farm and the mining camp, an equal opportunity of training that fits for life. The higher education of the past has been too much for the wealthier and more favored classes and not enough for the wage earning masses. Even with these later days of industrial education, the great tendency has been to establish high grade manual training school and professional agricultural courses, which lead to the higher technical and engineering courses and away from the trade, the workshop and the farm. Yet the safety and strength of our Republic and the world depend upon the education of the great mass of citizens who are to be the real workers and producers, the Wage earners in our factories and the laborers on our farms. The love and capacity for making things and growing things lies at the very founda- tion of the well being of all society. Theodore Roosevelt well expressed this idea when he said, It should be one of our prime objects to put the mechanic, the Wage worker who works with his hands, and Who ought to work in a constantly larger degree with his head, on a higher plane of efficiency and reward, so as to increase his effectiveness in the eco- nomic World, and therefore the dignity, remuneration, and the power of his position in the social world. To train boys and girls in merely literary accomplishments, to the total exclusion of the industrial, manual, and technical training tends to unfit them for industrial work, .if- 1.2 P x ., 5: all rggsv' ca. ll SCIENCE HALL THE POLY and in real life most work is indus- i ' trial. It was with a iirm belief in this i sort of education and a supreme purpose to offer to the young people of the great Northwest section a i training that should fit them for the real duties of life that the founders 4 of the Polytechnic threw their lives into the upbuilding of this institu- tion. THE SCUPE OF THE PULYTECHNIC Because of its open door policy and its aim to meet the needs of all classes of young people for a prac- tical training, the Polytechnic offers a large number of courses. It is its policy to meet the conditions exist- ing in this region and supply the various industries that develop here. At the present time the fol- lowing regular departments are maintained: i-ioN. E. T. EATON, Financial Director The Engineering Department meets one of the most crying needs of the world and especially is this true of the Northwest, where men are in constant demand who are able to handle projects in canal build- ing, irrigation, water power development, mining, roads and water works construction. In this vast country is where that work must be done, here also should it be taught. The Commercial Department supplies an ever increasing demand. Trained men and women in this line are always wanted, anyone trained in its details need never be without a position. Our department is now located in commodious quarters in the Losekamp Conservatory and is even better than ever before capable of the most advanced work. Stenography and Shorthand as the other commercial branches increases in its value to the business world. Located as we are, tributary to a large city, the very heart of Montana's business enterprises, we are especially well situated for anyone interested in this line of endeavor. VV'e offer in this line three, six and nine months' courses and our staff of instructors is especially capable of the best of instruction. Highly trained teachers serve the Nation as perhaps no other pro- fession can. This fact alone brings many patriotic girls into the splendid service. But it is a most pleasant and attractive profession as well and teachers are in every community looked up to as they should be. Our course, under the direction of Miss Emma Johnson, herself a well trained teacher with experience, is especially attractive to young ladies who aspire to this line of work. Agriculture is the oldest vocation of man and the most useful. 'Whereas our fathers followed primitive methods, the world realizes THE POLY more and more the necessity of science as the best means of production. To be a successful farmer, one should be as well trained as in the most learned professions. The school's model farm with its splendid man- agement and ideal location in the heart of one of the most productive regions of the World gives our student the best opportunity. to study scientific farming, which will yield many times the cost of his education in the production of his own lands. Manual Training and Shop VVork should be a part of every boy's training, for Whether he aspires to follow out its teachings as a vocation or not, he will find use for the many lessons in every Walk of life. It is operated in close relationship with our Auto and Tractor course and our Engineering course, and its usefulness in both is very apparent. The training is given under an excellent instructor and We are capable of producing the most satisfactory results in this line of Work. Automobile and Tractor Engineers. The world's demand for food answers the question of the value of this course. Horses are no longer capable of giving to the farmer the Work necessary to operate our large farms. The powerful tractors have solved the call, but it remains for schools to supply trained operators for these engines that the most may be gained of their enormous horse-power. The need is a crying one and the young man who elects to take the steps necessary to train himself in this capacity can make no mistake. His success is assured. Our course is directed by Prof. R. B. Howard, a man with Government recog- nition, having served the Nation during the War in instructing our sol- diers in the many necessary details of the ponderous tanks and trucks in use With our army. Certainly no more need be said of the excellence of our service. There has been a long felt need in this section of the country for a high-grade academy or college preparatory school. The county high schools of Montana and Wyoming do not have a dormitory system and are not able to give the proper care and attention to young people who come from smaller towns and the ranches. The Polytechnic offers a thorough course in this line and is accredited with most of the univer- sities and colleges to which our students might desire entrance. THE NEW Y. M. C. A. BUILDING THE POLY The Music School has begun instruction in its new building and, with increased equipment, it is possible to do the best Work. The man- agement is under the best of instructors, Which supplies a very necessary part of what should be every girl's education. Our Art, Oratory and Domestic Science courses are also of the highest order and should also play an important part in the proper education of all young women. We also have a College Department of which we are exceedingly proud. The work is under the best of instructors with Dean E. T. Krueger as the directing head. For those ambitious for higher educa- tion we can offer the most attractive courses and combine them with any vocational education above enumerated. It is especially desirable to the student of limited means, for should he be forced to abandon his college courses, he will not be thrown upon the World unable to take a place in a Well-paid position, but he can demand a good salary in the line of his training and his years in college will be so much gained. THE TWO GREAT AIMS OF THE POLYTECHNIC The institute from its inception has had two chief aims in all its work. Its first idea has been to make good citizens. Its second, to help its students to choose their proper vocations in life, and then to nt them to give the best possible service in these vocations. In training for citizenship and for life it firmly believes that all sides of the boy or girl should be developed symmetrically. Unless the moral part of one's nature is properly built up the Whole life structure fails. The school seal shows very concisely and clearly the idea of the all around development nurtured in the Polytechnic. At the base of a shield and helping to form the two sides of the same are the words skill and health, calling for the trained mind and perfect, well-controlled body-the best possible use of the God-given power in every individual. About these two essentials of a complete life stand patriotism and industry, representing the part the person should play in the world as a complete life if it is to perform its full service to the state and to society and be the happy, contented individual God intended every person to be. THE SUCCESS OF ITS EXALTED IDEAL The Polytechnic has an exalted ideal of education to uphold and maintain. The work of the past decade, fraught with many cares, greatest sacrifices and arduous toil, proves the worth of this ideal. Hundreds of young people have entered its open door, remained for a brief periodland gone out to take their places in the world's battles. Imbued with the spirit of the Polytechnic, trained in its class rooms, on the farm and in the shops, inspired by contact with the helpful teachers and other earnest workers, made better by chapel services and talks of great religious leaders, they have gone forth to occupy their places in life faithfully and well. Whether on the distant fields of France, Where some have laid down their lives for democracy, or on the mission fields of Asia, suffering untold hardships for humanity, or in the every- day life of the Northwest, performing ordinary tasks of the home, the school or of industry, the students of the Polytechnic are making good. THE POLY THE FUTURE The Polytechnic with its mighty work to perform, its marvelous field of service, and its exalted ideals of education, has a Wonderful future ahead. The next decade will find it developed into one of the great institutions of the country, and who can doubt that in the not far distant future, this institution will have a name along with the other great schools and colleges of the Nation which have molded civiliza- tions, laid the foundations of empires and changed the social order of the world. E. T. E. MR. E. C. MacDONALD, Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. Mr. E. C. MacDonald has filled a very important position in the school this year. More than that, he has filled it well. As Superin- tendent of Buildings and Grounds, he has had absolute charge of the property of the institution, the provisioning of the battalion and the upkeep of the dormitories. It is safe to say that his work has kept him the busiest officer on the grounds, yet he has given to his every duty the most painstaking care and service. He has gone about his work with a smile and good cheer, making many friends in the line of his duty. As has often been the case, we have all found some occasion when Mr. MacDonald's accommodating manner was of considerable moment to us and in this not even the least among us but received our just share. Mr. MacDonald came to us from Good Will High School, an in- stitution a great deal like the Polytechnic, where he had served in a like capacity. He has also had considerable experience in the head- quarters of the Boy Scouts, and in that capacity learned many things that have been of the highest value to us in meeting the many problems that naturally confront the faculty of an institution like our own. MISS L. M. BEEBE Miss Beebe, in her capacity as office secretary, has been a most faithful employee of the directors of the institution. Her valued serv- ices, efficient methods and studied care have done much' to lessen the many burdens of the office. In fact, we have grown to rely considerably on her thorough knowledge of our methods to do much that no ordinary secretary would attempt. It is a pleasure for us to look back upon the ha.rd, grilling work of the office and note how studied have been her efforts to spare us the many little matters of detail with which one is so constantly vexed. She has been a faithful, untiring worker and her efforts have certainly been weighed and appreciated by all who have come in contact with her. THE POLYTECHNIC CHURCH As no community is complete without a church, very early in the history of the Polytechnic steps were taken to organize a church. This church was started in Mr. L. T, Eaton's private office, when five boys met to plan ways and means of making their lives count for the most among their fellow students. That was one week after the school was THE POLY in its permanent home. In a few days they had another meeting, and each boy brought another boy with him. These ten boys pledged them-- solves to use their iniiuence to help other boys to take a definite stand as Christians. The movement spread among the girls, and within a week there were over forty boys and girls asking to be organized into a church. The Superintendent of Con- gregational Churches, Rev. G. J. Powell, was called on for advice. He informed the boys that on March 14 Dr. Hubert Herring, then the Gen- ' eral Secretary of all the Congrega- tional Churches of America, would be in Billings, and that he would organize at the Polytechnic a stud- ent church. March 14, 1910, was a great day at the Polytechnic. At that time fifty-two students and teachers united in joining the Polytechnic Church. The creed of this unique church is a simple one. It is so broad in its principles that it can take into fellowship anyone who believes in God, the Father, Christ, the Son, and the Brotherhood of Man. REV.WALTERH.NORTH For the past six years it has had for its pastor, Rev. Walter H. North, who is also pastor of the First Congregational Church, Billings, Mont. Each year a large percentage of the student body have entered into the fellowship, and its influence doubtless has been more far- reaching than that of any other church in Montana. The entire mem- bership during these ten years has aggregated over one thousand, and they are today taking high places on both sides of the world. ,,.,aaww'W1 SHOP l THE POLY This last Easter it occupied for the first time its permanent home, in our beautiful new building, the Losekamp Memorial. Rev. North then preached his farewell sermon on this side of the water, leaving for Europe almost immediately after, for reconstruction and missionary work. We are very sorry to see him go, but we know that his work is Over There, so we send him with all God Speed, and our best wishes, go with him. EASTER SUNDAY PROGRAM, LOSEKAMP CONSERVATORY 3:00 P. M. ' i9rogram Voluntziry-lXliss Bailey Anthem-Holy Is His Name ' ' ' ' Handel Choral Society Responsive Reading. .lXlltllQ!ll-XVIIY Seek Yo the Living Among the Dead? - Reed Double Quartette Prayer Solo'-The Resurrection - ---- Shelley Miss Blendine Hays Offertory-Miss Bailey. Duet-Crucifix - --------- - Faure Blcndine Hays John Deffebach Sermun-Rev. VVulte1' H. North. Anthem-Christ Our Passover - Schilling Q 'fx '35 d in THE POLY THE POLY ERNEST T. KRUEGER Dean of the College. A Debt of Gratitude It was with sincere regret that we learned of the intended depar- ture of Mr. E. T. Krueger on a leave of absence. He will spend the next 'W Q l few months in attendance at the University of Chicago. Recognizing the great difference it will make in life at the Polytechnic, we never- theless set aside our personal de- sires for the greater good since he goes in the furtherance of a great service. having been chosen with many other prominent educators to play an important part in a new Na- tional activity-that of studying out a plan for Americanization in Schools and Colleges. ERNEST T, KRUEGER Of Mr. Krueger's work at the Polytechnic, too much cannot be said. His true worth as an instructor and example for young people is too well shown inqresults to need words in expression of our high regard for him. His has been a work of the most scholarly character and he has succeeded in upholding a high standard, both of student endeavor and Christian relationship during the four years that he has been with us. Vxfith a love for systemized progress and orderly procedure, he has been the master mind of the organization. Earnest and untiring have been his efforts, kind, but wisely firm his attitude toward the students, and as dean of the college, he has won the respect and esteem of all who have felt his influence. Enthusiastic always for the highest good of the institution and especially for the young people entrusted to his care, he will be sadly missed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Krueger have made many true friends during their residence among us and their social intercourse with students and faculty has been uplifting and inspiring. They have shared with us our joys and triumphs, theirs have been the arms on which we leaned when the burden of misfortune seemed more than We could bear. Never sparing themselves when sickness and misfortune laid its heavy hand on others, their friendship has made an indelible impression on the lives of us all. Thus we come to the parting of the ways! We will regret their absence and miss them in every phase of our lives, still we cannot but rejoice in the opportunity they have found to be of greater service to all mankind. Uur heartfelt good wishes go with them during their absence and the ideals they have inspired will continue to grow through- out the years. We will look for their return with anxious hearts. THE POLY TRUE MORALE. It's the will of the fighting soldier To Win through the battle's heat The honored ideals of his people With a faith that knows no defeat. It's the spirit of honest endeavour, In business, in life or in art, To attain the highest expression Of hand and mind and heart. It's the sacred fire kept burning In the shrine of the human soul, By the God Whose name shall be Honor And Truth while the centuries roll It's the vision of light through darkness The chink in the hard, blank wall Through which shines forth true destiny For humanity-that's morale. -A.H D 18 THE POLY ,THE me mm, PoT Tnvlhe PoLyTechnicW f Jer Im , V h l?3i' BS 91 ' H nj r'v?'H ' Q ' 7 O fig aww f it . I , ' 'em N I ' I Z R - I ' ik 'X ' X Q. L3 gf ' , ' OFFICERS AND FACULTY TRUSTEES I. D. O'DonuelI James R. Goss Wm. M. Johnston President Vice-President Secretary Preston B. Moss Hon. Joseph Pope Hon. W. B. George Treasurer Rev. W. H. North Charles Chapple Rev. Chas. F. Fisher Sheridan, Wyo. H. W. Rowley Willis E. Lougee Candia, N. H. J. B. Arnold ADMINISTRATION Lewis T. Eaton Ernest T. Eaton Educational Director Financial Director E. T. Krueger A. O. Kline Dean of the College Dean Commercial Dept. Harold A. Loring Mrs. M. A. Maclntyre Dean of the Conservatory Dean of Women FACULTY Lewis T. Eaton, M. D., M. S. Highland Park College, Lenox College. Educational Director, President of Faculty, Professor of Psychology and Education. Ernest T. Eaton, Ph. B., M. S. University of Iowa, Lenox College. Financial Director, Vice-President of Faculty, Professor of History. Ernst T. Krueger, A. B., B. D. University of Illinois, Chicago Seminary. Dean of the College, Professor of Sociology, Advanced Rhetoric and Biblical Literature. A. O. Kline, B. S., M. Acct., Valparaiso University. Dean of Commercial Department. Harold A. Loring, Pupil Willard C. Kimball, Piano, Pipe Organ and Harmony, Pupil of Carl and Reinhold Faelteng Teacher's Course Virgil Piano School, New Yorkg Pupil of A. K. Virgil, Concert Pianist and Orchestral Conductor. Dean of Conservatory of Music, Director of Pipe Organ Department and Director of Piano Department. THE POLY Mrs. Mary Johnson-Eaton, B. O. Highland Park College, Columbia 'School of Expression. English and Reading. Miss Emma N. Johnson, Highland Park Teachers' College, University of Chicago School of Education. Director Normal and Teacher Training Department. Clyde A. Prusman, B. S. Highland Park College. Professor of Electrical Engineering and Physics. Miss Arminda Jacqueline Mowre, Graduate Cumnock School of Orotary, University of Northwesterng Post-Graduate Columbia College of Expression, Chicago. Expression, Dramatics, Oratory, Debate, and Physical Training for Women. Mrs. M. A. Maclntyre, Queen's College, Kingston, Canadag Dean of Moose Jaw College. Special Training Y. VV. C. A. Dean of Ladies' Residence. E. C. McDonald, Good Will High School, also Connected with the Boy Scouts' General Office, New York City. Superintendent Buildings and Groundsg School Purchasing Agent. Miss Evelyn Gross, Gregg School, Chicago, Illinois. Gregg Shorthand, Typewriting and Other Training. Wm. H. rSchlagenhauf, Jones' College. St. Louis, Manual Training School of Washington Universityg Bradley Institute. H. E. Hagerman, LLB., St. John's Military Academy and Northwestern University. Commandant of Cadets. Jesse C. Thompson, B. Mu. Pupil of George W. Hey, Graduate Syracuse University, Pupil of Carl Schultz and Conrad Becker of New York. Violin, Band and Orchestra Instruments. Miss Emma Ludwig, Graduate Normal Department Chicago Art Institute. Classic Art, Commercial Art, Normal Art, China Painting, Ceramic Art. R. B. Howard, Graduate Factory Methods and Engineering Practice. Head of Highland Park College Courses in Auto and Tractor, Government Expert Summer, 1918. Auto Engineering, Tractor Engineering, Expert Gas Engineering Courses. Charles Orpen Woodworth, University of Denver. lSpecial Medical Training. Physical Director, U. S. Army Officer. Miss Sylvia Wallace, B. S., Simmons' College. Assistant Dean of Women, Director of Home Economics Department, Dietitian. Miss Marcia Bailey, University of Cambridge, Englandg Sonderhausen Conservatory, Germany, Pupil of William Bachaus. Teacher Piano Department. Mrs. A. H. Davies, Montana State Normal College, University of Montana Post-Graduate, Northern Normal School, Aberdeen, S. Dak. Miss Iva Jane Thomas, New England Conservatory of Music. Voice. Mrs. Myrtle Henderson, Trained Nurse. Mrs. Julia Constant, Boys' House Mother. Miss L. M. Beebe, Office Secretary. THE POLY A DAY AT THE POLYTECHNIC It is a day filled to the brim with the many details that go to the making of the American boy into the citizen of tomorrow. It is for him to carry the torch we pass on and if he is to give a good accounting of himself, he must be trained as only methods such as ours can accomplish. He must be initiated into the regularity and punc- tuality of military efficiency, he must be taught along the same practical and every-day lines as he will meet in the problems of life, he must live in a patriotic atmosphere, he must grow in grace amid Christian surroundings. Such is the life of every student at the Polytechnic-not at stated intervals, nor appointed times, but every day and every hour. The student's day begins at 6:30 in the morning when, thru the silent barrack halls, the shrill, clear tones of Reveille call the sleepy boy from his dreams, out of bed he scrambles, has- tily Jumping into his trousers, blouse and shoes and within ten minutes an- swers to his name at the first roll call of the day. He is then put thru the setting-up exercises, the best form of gymnastics known. In the average public school or non-military academy a few men, who happen to possess strength or promise, are developed into athletes, every effort of the institution is brought to bear upon these favored few to turn out a great athletic team and as a result some very nearly perfect specimens of physical man are incidentally made. But what of the average lad, who possesses no such promise or who has no desire to go out for the team? He is left to shift for himself, neglected! In a military school, it is quite different. Every cadet can and must take the setting-up exercises. There is no partiality, no exception, each receives his share and instead of the favored few, we have a battalion of cadets rugged in health and surprising in strength. Moreover, the exercises being the same as those used at West Point, are especially adapted for developing a military bearing. They throw the shoulders back where they belong, straighten the spine, and our cadet, wh en he moves-walks like a man. After fifteen minutes of hard drill, the companies are dismissed and each cadet hastens to his room, makes his bed, sweeps his room, washes himself and otherwise makes his morning toilet, and then, just before breakfast the captain of his company inspects his room to see that all is clean and in order for the day. That captain is usually a very particular THE POLY person with the pride of his company near his heart so it is well if our cadet has learned that to be a good soldier one must be cleanly in person and in quarters. No sooner is inspection complete than breakfast call is ,sounded and the cadet hurries to take his place with the mess to which he has been assigned. Returning from breakfast, he has but a few minutes to himself before school call is blown and from 8:00 to 12:00 his time is well filled with recitations and classes. Many different courses are offered at the institution and though we might enjoy to linger here visiting, in turn, each department but as that which is offered may be read elsewhere in this book, it will suffice to say that the subjects taught are the practical every day problems with which men and women living in this Matter-of-Fact age will have to wrestle. The classes themselves are small, insuring to each student special and individual attention. At 11:20, the cadet again falls into ranks and is marched to the chapel by the sergeant of his detail. This chapel, he finds different from many that he may have seen or what he had expected to find. The exercise is a pleasant one to the average boy, a few songs are sung and among them he is bound to find his favorites, a word of prayer is offered, important announcements made and then, as is often the case, the opportunity is presented to hear some great man of whom he has often read. Billings is visited frequently by distinguished men and women, and our president never fails to extend to such an invitation to meet with us. Since the ideals and purposes of the Polytechnic have reached far, the hearts of great men are always open to us and our needs, and the invitation to speak a word to our boys and girls nearly always accepted. Following chapel, the companies form under their respective captains or if later in the year under the commandant of cadets for an hour's drill. Up to this time, each cadet has been pretty much himself, but with the last notes of Assembly, he surrenders his individuality, he is no longer himself, he is one element in a complex unit, the perfect working of every one of which is necessary to the perfection of the wholeg he must obey orders, he must learn to respect his officers and himself, he must sacrifice his own personal feelings for the more important good of the many, he must train his muscles to obey his will, and his every movement must be as systematic and well-timed as a part of a complex but perfect piece of machinery. On Saturdays, he is often taken on a forced march or extended order drill and it is then with his blanket and a day's rations in his pack, he learns the many lessons of a soldier in the field, an experience he thoroughly enjoys. At 12 :30, the not unpleasant notes of Soupy strike his ear and it is THE POLY with eagerness that he hastens when dismissed from the company formation to the mess squad. He marches to the dining hall, where a plain, simple, but healthful dinner greets him and may it be said of him that his hours of study and drill have given him an appetite to do it full justice. Dinner over, he returns to his quarters where for half an hour he is uninterrupted unless he is on the day's roster for guard duty. But guard duty comes to every cadet once in so many days depending upon the size of his company. If on duty, he immediately gives himself and his equipment the last few touches of perfection for it is a careful inspection the commander of the guard will make and it behooves our cadet to make the best possible showing. He falls in with his detail on the company parade ground where the Top sergeant gives it a most rigid inspection before turning it over to the ranking non-com, to be marched to the parade ground where with the detail from the other company goes through the thrilling military ceremony known as guard mount. He thus becomes a part of the police force of the garrison for the day and as such responsible for the perfect discipline for the battalion. What a splendid training it is that develops the boy along lines testing at once his responsibility, his resourcefulness and his integrity and moreover instilling into his very being that respect for law and order that will guide him throughout life! Guard mount over and the new officer of the day saluted and the old guard relieved of duty, the guard falls out and School Call again reminds him of the other phase of the day's work. He returns to his class room and recitations continue until 4:10. Then comes the hour, which, to our American boy, means the most. It is the period when he lays aside his natty uniform to don athletic togs and with the heart of one whose spirit has already been imprisoned in too narrow confines, he rushes to the football field or baseball diamond, there to try in friendly competition with chums and class- mates for a place on the team. For two hours, he puts into this work the full energy and devotion that only youth can spare-to win for himself that coveted honor of wearing the school's athletic emblem upon his sweater. Recall finally draws him from these endeavors and after a hasty shower bath, he again slips into his uniform as the bugle summons Fall in on the battalion line. This time to take his part in what will some day come to be the sweetest and dearest sentiment of his school days--to stand at attention as over the quiet of the closing day floats the clear sweet notes of Retreat as slowly from its airy staff The Stars and Stripes is lowered and the sun sinks to rest behind the western mountains now mellowed in their canopies of purple and gold. Following supper, the cadet has half an hour in which to chat with THE POLY his chums and class-mates-a little gossipy circle engaged in guesses on who will make the team or who gain the coveted commissions. These are usually settled according to their likes and dislikes but hardly are they ever concluded before Call to Quarters is sounded when each n1ust hurry to his room to prepare tomorrow's lessons. At 9 :30 Tattoo with its chattery, cheery notes calls the battalion to form in the armory. There each cadet answers to his name, is inspected by the commandant, important announcements are made and the demerit book read, after which each returns to his room to prepare for bed. A few minutes later the sweet, sad strains of Taps are heard through the still night. Then a last Good-night to Tom , Bill' or Jack and Lights-out -the soldier student's day of work and play is over. nfs n f S 1 LOWERING THE COLORS AT RETREAT GDI?-. WEDLVDVDI GFEIVVVIJ-EIF'l TAPS BugleB1ow, Sweet and low! Through the hall Hear the call- Goodnight, all Echo seems To recall Peaceful dreams. THE POLY CHOLASTI CS HB5 Lu dwif l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l ll l ll l l ll l l l l ll J THE POLY , .....,7..,. O. THE LOSEKAMP CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC. Faculty. Harold A. Loring, Dean, Piano, Pipe Organ and Theory. Miss Marcia von Wilhemj Bailey, Piano. Miss Iva Jane Thomas, Voice. Mr. Jesse C. Thompson, Violin and Orchestra. The past year in the musical work has been the most prosperous in the history of the institution. The new Conservatory building was expected to be ready for use this season, but due to many unforeseen difficulties and unavoidable delays, has not been ready for occupancy until this spring. However, with its completion, we now have a building devoted to music, which is unsurpassed in the entire Northwest. The building is a gift from the late Hon. John D. Losekamp of Billings. lt is an artistic structure of gray stone and contains the office and studio of the Dean of the Conservatory, studios of the assistant teachers, a large number of practice rooms which are as near sound proof as possible, reception rooms and a most beautiful auditorium. In the auditorium is being erected one of the largest and finest pipe organs in this section of the country. The main organ is on the stage at the front of the room, the echo organ-a complete organ in itself- is over the balcony. Both organs are played from the main key-board and are connected by electric cable as are also the chimes in the dome. The voicing of the organ is of such a character as to combine power of delicacy with a perfect blending of quality throughout. The echo organ and the chimes are gifts of friends of the Polytechnic. The equipment of the Conservatory is adequate for the best of work and includes a Mason and'Hamlin concert grand piano. THE POLY HAROLD A. LORING e ' Mr. Loring has received his train- ing from eminent teachers, including Carl Foeten of Boston and the Virgils of New York. He has concertized in nearly every state in the country, has conducted the Victor Herbert Sym- phony Orchestra of New York, and has delivered series of lecture-recitals in many states. Mr. Loring has spent considerable time in visiting various Indian reservations, making records of the native old-time Indian music. He has been organist and choir director in several large churches and has been director of music at Shorter College in Georgia and at Olivet College in Michigan. He is a member of the Musicians' Club of New York and Phi Alpha Pi fraternity. The Polytechnic has been especially fortunate in securing the serv- ices of Mr. Loring as Dean of Music this year, for he has done much to forward the progress of the Losekamp Conservatory and has made the Polytechnic favorably known in the musical world. In establishing a studio in Billings and in Hardin he has woven a tie of common interest which will serve to draw these communities into closer touch with the Polytechnic in every way. This work Mr. Thompson has been success- fully accomplishing for several years by his Billings and other out-of- town classes, this year adding the enthusiastic Boy Scout Band at Laurel. MISS MARCIA von WILHEMJ BAILEY, LR. A.M. Pianiste and Instructor. Pupil of Ernest Fowles, London, England, pupil of Wilhem Backhaus, Sondershausen Conservatory, Ger- many, pupil of Margarette Eussert, Berlin, Germany, pupil of Cuthbert Whitemore, A.R.A.M., Royal Academy of Music, London. Teacher of Piano, Pensionat Henzschel, Eisenbach, Ger- many, Head of Piano Department, Pension Les Fauvettes, Dieppe, France. Special Piano Instructor Kansas State Normal School, Emporia, Summer Ses- sion, 1916. Miss lVIarcia Bailey is one of the artists whom the fortunes of war have brought to this country, the school in which she was teaching hav- THE POLY ing having been closed at the outbreak of the War. Miss Bailey has also been head of the music department of the Anglo-Continental College, Folkstone, England. She holds a diploma from the Royal Academy of Music, London, England. Miss Bailey began her teaching career in America as Special Piano Instructor for the Summer Session of the Kansas State Normal School, Emporia, 1919, and took up her Work in the Conservatory of Christian College, Columbia, Mo., September, 1916. In the early part of the current year, Miss Bailey, with other mem- bers of the musical faculty, played in Hardin. Her interpretation of the opening numbers was masterful and artistic. Her work throughout shows individuality, versatility and that most desirable quality in a player-temperament. Her Work at the Polytechnic has been highly successful and she has a charming personality, which is a most valuable asset to a teacher of music. . VOICE DEPARTMENT The Voice Department, under the direction of Iva Jane Thomas, has made a marked progress this year. Exceptional talent has been discovered in this field of music at the Polytechnic and many of the students have taken part in the various recitals at the school, as well as at the concerts held in Billings. The male quartette, which was first heard at the Annual Candle- Light Banquet, on January 31st, gives promise of becoming one of the permanent organizations of the school. The members of this quartette are: John Deiebach, Edmund Nichols, Vale Leitner and Ivyl Burks. MALE QUARTETTE THE POLY MISS IVA JANE THOMAS Miss Thomas is an honor grad- uate of The New England Conserv- atory of Music in Boston, and has taught in that institution and priv- ately. She is the possessor of a lyric soprano voice of unusual range and beauty and became connected with the Polytechnic last September with highest recommendations from emi- nent teachers and artists of Boston. Miss Thomas is a member of the Cecilia Choral Society and has had much experience in chorus work throughout the East. She has a charming simplicity of manner coupled with a very high degree of intelligence of interpreta- tion, which makes her singing a delight to her audience. She is a musician of broad knowledge and a young woman of delightful per- sonality. THE VIOLIN AND BAND DEPARTMENT TO THE VIOLIN O, Golden Minstrel of the melting heart, Thy voice doth image all Life's passions grand, And by the magic of musician's art, Unlocks Man's inmost soul at his command. The woodland echoes of thy forest home, Are crystallized in wondrous concord sweet, Captive, yet ever free, they widely roam In mightier harmonies their Lord to greet. For thou, whom Nature bore, hath Man revealed- A flame divine his incense to translate Thru vaulted Spirit's heights to earth dross sealed- And to exalt his race to holy state. Oh, if my bow these passions may inspire My throbbing melodies shall mount still higher. -A. H. D THE POLY JESSE C. THOMPSON The Violin and Band Department: of the Conservatory of Music has been successfully conducted by Prof. Jesse C. Thompson, teacher of violin and band instruments at the Poly- technic. Mr. Thompson has been with the institution for many years and is now one of the longest in service of the various members of the faculty. Mr. Thompson was a pupil of George W. Hey, and a graduate of the Syracuse University of Bachelor of Music. Later he studied under Dr. Carl Schultz and Conrad L. Becker of New York. All of the departments under Mr. Thompson have advanced rapidly and the students one and all take a great interest in his Work. V The following organizations of the Conservatory are under the leadership of Prof. Thompson: The String Orchestra, the String Quartette, and the Polytechnic Band. Each has in turn given the Polytechnic pride in the ability and talent displayed and stand as a remarkable record for Mr. Thompson's year of work. The Band, which is the baby organization of the school, was or- ganized by Mr. Thompson with the opinion that its organization would supply a long felt need in the institution and be very useful in furnish- ing music for Commencement and other occasions when a band is I w l ' A MR. THOMPSON'S STRING QUARTETTE IN BILLINGS THE POLY THE STRING ORCHESTRA THE PIANO QUARTETTE Mr. Thompson Josephine Bessegte Gladys Dickey THE STRING' QUARTETTE Ada H. Davies THE POLY especially desired. While it has been organized but a short time much progress has been made and it seems that Prof. Thompson's hopes will be fulfilled. It will at all events serve as a nucleus for such an organ- ization next year and as such receive its just share in school life. Too much cannot be said of the faithful attendance of members and their willingness to undertake this important service to Alma Mater. THE PIANO QUARTETTE One of the most distinctive features of the institution this year has been the Piano Quartette, which has played in several concerts outside of Billings, as well as in the city. The personnel of the Quartette: Miss Charlotte Coleman, Judith Gap, Montana. Miss Doris Deffebach, Dickinson, North Dakota. Miss Catherine Hamley, Roundup, Montana. Miss Margaret Hays, Hardin, Montana. There have been occasional recitals and concerts by faculty and by students at the Polytechnic, in Billings, in Hardin and in Laurel, where we have established extension departments. It has come to be understood in Billings that when the Polytechnic presents a program it will be of the highest standing, and as a result audiences have invari- ably been not only very large in numbers but equally demonstrative in their appreciation. The faculty believes that the Conservatory can afford to be repre- sented only by students who receive solid and conscientious training and Who are in their Work a distinct credit to the institution. The Losekamp Conservatory of Music ranks today with the leading musical institutions of the country in the standard of its work and its future is assured. The fact that the Conservatory ranks as high in the musical world as it does is due to the efforts of Dean Loring and his excellent staff of teachers. Mr. Loring has brought the enthusiasm of love for his work, asking but to see his ideal into beingg less cannot be said of Miss Bailey, trained in the best schools of Europe and America, has given her best for our boys and girls. Miss Thomas has done much to inspire her students to higher goals and is admirably fitted by learning and talent for successful teaching, while Mr. Thompson is loved by all either directly or remotely connected with his department. i THE POLY is The Engineering Department The Polytechnic offers a four-year academy course which combines the essentials of a vocation along with the usual preparation for college. This is distinctly an advantage over the ordinary preparation, since the student, should his education cease at this time, is not thrown upon the world hesitatingly, and without special training, but has technical edu- cation sufficient for a good start in his chosen profession. Instruction is given by blending of the good points in lecture, laboratory and practice. The foundation of mathematics, physics, English and chemistry so necessary to the trained engineer are also emphasized in the course, which becomes at once a preparation for college as well as a preparation for life. The practical side of Electrical Engineering is to be secured through the student operation of The Polytechnic Electric Light and Power Company. This is an organization which has for its purpose the secur- ing of practical experience for the students and the upkeep of the campus electric system lately acquired. The students are promoted in regular order through departments of line, wiring, meter, re- pair and accounts, which are patterned after similar departments in larger companies. Another idea which is of value is the final engineering event of the year, known as the Eingineers' Exhibit. In preparation for this much ingenuity and application of engineering principles are required. This encourages invention and resourcefulness. The laboratory equipment is adequate for the needs of the students for the present year, and will be much enlarged to accommodate those to come in the ensuing year. Fundamental principles are drilled upon until they become a part ofthe student. These principles are then carried over into the practical application where they become of known use. Finally, our motto is adopted from Dr. Franklin: Science is find- ing out. If a healthy minded person takes an interest in Science he gets busy with his mathematics and haunts the laboratory, having no such interest a man should exercise the greatest virtue of ignorance, holding all things in contempt which he does not understand. And ignorance operating thus is the greater part of wisdom. THE POLY XX 3? 5 ,, THE ENGINEERS' ROLL CALL Almon Ames Earl Benning Howard Cole Leslie Crouter Clarence Cross Verne Dapper Jake Dunkin Roland Eames Elizabeth Graham Douglas Graham Victor Hansen Carrol Harrison John Hendrie Carl Husemeyer William Husemeyer Vale Leitner Otto Kiehlbauch Clifford Lanmon Marshall McCarroll Clark McCarthy Peter Mieke Emil Mieke Clyde Ownes Martin Pattison Ray Rosenlieb Albert Shorey Edwin Siverson David Smail Lester Thomas Alfred Trandum George Van Horne Donald Vosges Orlo Wiggins Theodore Young THE POLY v , Q 4 AL '-' ... AUTO AND TRACTOR COURSE Post war conditions reveal very apparent shortage of food and food products in the world. To relieve this state of affairs, it is im- perative that the people of America must immediately turn their atten- tions to the problems of developing our millions of idle acres and stimu- lating an increased yield from the land already under cultivation. Our Uncle Sam, ever alert to the pressing needs, not only of his own people but of the world, has already shown his wisdom in this matter by laying plans for the development of vast semi-arid areas and by encouraging the manufacture of tractors and trucks in an ever increasing volume for both domestic and foreign trade. Curiously enough, the devastated areas of the old world will be reclaimed and rehabilitated largely through the same agency that played such an important part in their destruction, namely, prodigious motor-driven machines of ponderous horse-power and limitless endurance. Since the shortage of horse power in the world at the present time must first be solved before we can successfully grapple with food short- age, the solution of both problems lies in the accomplishment of quickly turning out large numbers of tractors, trucks, and passenger cars, and an intelligent economic operation of the same. For while tractors are essential to food production, trucks and cars are no less so, as an adjunct to our present transportation facilities. Yankee genius in modern manufacturing methods can be depended upon to produce machines, but for their efficient economic operation 1t1s up to the young manhood of America to seize the opportunity which amounts to a sacred and patriotic obligation, the acquisition of enough technical and practical training to enable them to operate these all- important present day machines to the maximum of their capacity, at a minimum cost, free from vexatious delays and breakdowns. THE POLY With its ear to the ground for crying needs, the Polytechnic. has instituted a tractor, truck and auto department, under the supervlslon of a man with government recognition and with years of practical ex- perience, both technical and practical, that reach back to the very beginning of the industry. A feature of this department is the offering of a special short course of three months, intensified to assist to the uttermost the man of limited time and means who is ambitious to get into this promising Held. The course is well balanced in class-room, laboratory and shop work, where the student learns to do by doing and at the same time learns why he does it. All phases of construction and designs of chasses. engines, carburetors, ignition and electric sys- tems are take up in turn and worked out by the student to the best of his ability, while being instructed and furnished with up-to-date equip- ment to work on. Four, six and eight-cylinder puppet valves, as well as Knight sleeve valve engines, with all accessories complete for run- ning are a part of the lab equipment, together with numerous car- buretors and ignition elements of standard makes. In accordance with all modern equipped shops will be found the turning lathe, power drill, grinder, battery and magneto recharging generator and switch-board, tool room, etc., with ample bench room for the practical jobs the students turn out as soon as they become com- petent and trustworthy. Besides this, separate benches are provided and designed especially for the close exacting work on magnetos and electric systems. Altogether, every opportunity is aorded the Polytechnic tractor student to make good, as many are doing now, who have entered into the spirit of co-operation and hearty good will, coupled with hard study and hard Work and lots of it. This and a determination to win brings success every time, as evidenced by the determining factors in the speedy culmination of the great World War. All students standing the tests successfully and securing satisfactory grades in all branches of the work will be awarded a certificate attesting their chosen work. 7 9 THE POLY II Manllal Arts Department NIR. WILLIAM SCHLAGENHAUFF, Instructor VOCATIONAL WORK Vocational education in its true sense is not new, but the phrase Vocational Education is one which is just now coming rapidly into use. Thus the aim of this department of the Polytechnic is to fit each individual with a good trade of which he may be a master, and by means of which he can earn his living. In doing this, the department has given several different courses, such as elementary Wood-work, Wood turning, pattern making and machine wood-Work. Also actual Work repairing school furniture, making benches, car bodies, Window frames, sashes needed about the school, are made by the students. This system at once places the student on a basis of actual construction and promotes his interest in the work. It further gives him such an understanding that he will be of a positive value at home in putting into practice the knowledge of school room, for there are myriads of things to which he may lend a practised hand Whether he goes home to the farm or to the city. We also give him splendid instruction in the repairing of many farm imple- ments, many of Which, now used on the Polytechnic farm, are made by the Polytechnic students. THE POLY This spring a class will be organized for construction Work on out- buildings for the farm and will be continued throughout the summer. The proposition seems to offer a most interesting feature to the work as Well as giving the student much in practical carpentry. He should finish the Work with a thorough understanding backed by the manual skill of this important vocation. DRAFTING In this department, drafting has been given in connection with the shop work, to be of direct practical value to young men who desire to fill positions of responsibility and all kinds of valued positions on the farm. A This year a new form of drafting was started for the auto men who came for the short Auto and Tractor course. In this drafting, the elements are studied for the first month, the remaining part of the term is given over to drawing different parts of the automobile, the aim being to correlate this part of the department with our companion depart- ment. Also in correlation with the Auto course was given one ele- mentary class and one advanced class in shop mathematics. In all branches of this department, not only training for the mind is given, but also training for the hands that the Work may be done in a workmanlike manner and a credit to the Worker. It also creates in the student a love for Work well done, admiration for skill and pride in results. Therefore, it can be truthfully said of vocational training that it educates the mind, the hand and the heart. It is a course that every boy should take, Whether he expects to devote himself to that line of work or not, for there will scarcely be a day that it will not be of value to him and those with Whom he associates. Whether it is in the home, the shop, the ofiice or the farm, there will alwaysebe countless little tasks that call for the skill of one with vocational training. The young man, Who has had our course, will be a better employee, a better em- ployer, a better superintendent, a better manager than the man who has not, and this will also be felt many times in the salary he can de- mand and get. E555 THE POLY 'TSI A 7597+ CORNER IN DRAFTING ROOM REPAIRING FORD BODY THE POLY II Art Department The Fall of 1917 marks an epoch in the development of education at the Polytechnic, with the establishment of the Art Department, under the direction of Miss Emma Ludwig. Boys and girls of the great North- west are in possession of another advantage which heretofore may have been denied them, that of an art education. Not only do we aim to cultivate the aesthetic but the practical as well. The hand and mind are claimed to work in harmony. Many a student will be a keener observer of nature, a more accurate draftsman or a better and more efficient man or woman as a result of our training. The Art School ofthe Polytechnic, which in the past two years has had its home in the basement of Science Hall, will this year move into its new, well ventilated and thoroughly equipped studios in the Lose- kamp Conservatory. The school owns a variety of still life objects, draperies, costumes and castes. Students who were first to enroll in this department will appreciate the better facilities for study, when compared to the opening days in the history of the Polytechnic Art Department, when the only equipment for studies was the iiowers which nature provided and the only place to work was a corner in the dining room of Prescott Commons. This department during the past year held three interesting exhibi- tions, one at the McDowell Book Store, one at the Midland-Empire Fair, at which many first prizes were awarded, and the Annual Students' Exhibition during Commencement week. Courses 'Offered Academic Normal Design China Painting History of Art Arts and Crafts THE POLY STUDENTS AT WORK ACADEMIC ARTS The aim of the academic course is to lay a broad foundation for those who wish to pursue painting, illustration, commercial and normal art, etc. Work in this department is done from plaster castes, geometric solids, nature studies, still life and life. The mediums used are charcoal, pencil, pastelle, Water color and oil. Advancement depends upon individual fitness, and promotions are made accordingly. Students Enrolled in the Course: Dorothy Besse Harriet Avent Doris Betts Harry Dugro Marie Henry Harry M. Hazzard Mary Everett Katherine Kerns Joseph Kerns Forrest Tenney May Trussler Gertrude Lester Dorothy Thomas Lola Weast Pearl Robinson Margaret Swears THE POLY NORMAL ART This course aims to prepare teachers of drawing and supervisors ol' art for the private and public schools. To enter this department, candidate must have a high school education or its equivalent. Special attention is paid to the methods of teaching art along with the general training of drawing, construction, and crafts. This is a two years' course, the first year of which is devoted to the specialization of work for use in the grades, and the second year for work in the high school. Students enrolled in the regular normal course spend two days a Week in this department and receive special training to meet the re- quired needs. Students Enrolled: Ruth Hansen Edith Smirl Gertrude Lester Pauline Nelson Dorothy Neven Doris Bettz Inez Artis Helen Vickers THE POLY ARTS AND CRAFTS In this department the student receives instruction in basketry, woodwork, metal, leather tooling and coloring, book-binding, stenciling, etc. Each student is required to make original designs for all pieces of work. Arts and Crafts being so closely associated with certain phases of interior decoration, many interesting problems are made for use in the home. Students Enrolled: Louis Burton Mary Everett Katherine Kerns Marie Henry Pearl Robinson Lola Weast Harry Dugro Harry M. Hazzard Margaret Swears Dorothy Thomas May Trustler Elizabeth Vickers Douglas Treden Homer Place Dorothy Besse Ruth Hansen Frank Swears Victor East Arthur Staudt Clifford Hazelton Allister Bannatyne Edith Smirl Inez Artis Lester Leitner THE POLY MISS EMMA LUDWIG Miss Emma Ludwig, the director of the Art Department of the Polytechnic, has been with the institution for two years. She is a grad- uate of the Normal Department Chicago Art Institute and is well fitted for any Work calling for a thorough understanding of the Various phases of art. She is a young Woman very much devoted to her profession and inspired by the high ideals of her Alma Mater. She possesses unusual charm of manner and gains the confidence and respect of her students upon acquaintance, as is manifested by the fact that the Camp Fire Girls organization at the Polytechnic chose her as their Guardian, a position which she has filled with honor to herself and inestimable value to those with Whom she has been associated. I,-fgeifay'-.X imcm' '7 .W 5 --. ...,.-- ?Q,,n--'...,..-'A i' THE POLY II Department of Expression and Eloeution CLASS IN ELOCUTION Instructor ...... ............................................ A rminda J. Mowre Members: Inez Artis Marguerite Moore Marguerite Bollinger Elsie Nies Myrtle Hagerman Marion Parker Alice Harding Pearl Robinson Eldora Keihlbauch Lois Warren Marie Leckey Grayce Shiell Classes in Elocution meet twice a week throughout the year. The class is divided into small sections in order that each member may receive individual attention from the instructor. In order to become accustomed to platform Work, each student is required to appear in public recital once each term. At the end of the year the conscientious student has a carefully prepared repertoire of interesting and enter- taining readings. THE POLY RECITALS Recital First Term, November 18th, Farmer John ............. Birth of Dombey ...... Lasca. ............................ One Legged Goose ......... ..... KC 77 Inza ............,.............. ...... The Baldheaded Man ........... ...... In the Toils of the Enemy ........ ...... 1918 Myrtle Hagerman Hazel Gibbs Grayce Shiell -Elizabeth Farnum Inez Artis Pauline Nelson Marie Henry Recital Commencement Week, 1918 The Gosslps .................. ...... Trying the Rose Act .,........ ..... Wives in the Social Game ...... ...... The Swan Song ......... Margueritte Moore .Myrtle Hagerman Meta Griffin Hazel Gibbs Get-up, Juke, Go 'Long ......... ........ l . Somebody mm-SJoseph1ne Kerns The Garden Plot .,.,... ...... A lberta Hunt Love Letters ................. ..... Annexation of Cuba .......... .. .... The Soul of the Violin ......... Recital, February 23rd, 1919 Her Letter ............................. ...... The Keeper of the Light ........ ...... Young Fellow, My Lad .............. Keeping a Seat at the Benefit ....... ...... How Rube Played .................... The Selfish Giant ......... ....,, .Inez Artis Pauline Nelson Marie Henry Marie Leckey Myrtle Hagerman Alice Harding Eldora Kiehlbauch Lois Warren Hazel Gibbs THE POLY : MISS ARMINDA JACQUELINE MOWRE CLASS IN STORY TELLING Instructor ..........,..,..,,...,.,.,,...., Arminda Jacqueline Mowre Story telling as a profession and as an art has recently been revived and is steadily gaining in popularity. The course is so arranged and taught that it is of great value in Home, Social and School worlds. Value in the Home: Develops concentration, fine discrimination of language, imagination, taste for literature, builds character by help- ing to form high idealsg and creates spirit of comradeship between parent and child. Value in Social World: Develops ease, ability and desire to enter- tain and insures the story teller of welcome wherever he may go. Value in School Room: Brings relaxation of the tense school room atmosphere and is valuable for its refreshing recreative powerg estab- lishes a happy relation between teacher and pupilg develops habit of ixed attention. Story telling is indeed the secret of perfect discipline as it combines comradeship between children and teacher withinterest in work. The course is especially profitable to Normal students. THE POLY PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR WOMEN Instructor ..,.,..,........................ Arminda Jacqueline Mowre All young Women of the Polytechnic are required to take gym- nastics two hours each week. The Polytechnic strives to help her student retain and gain perfect health. Imperfect health oft times results from ignorance of the human bodyg in view of this fact each young lady before graduation from any course must have satisfactorily completed a thorough course in Body and Health. Gymnastics consist of Remedial Exercises, Folk Dancing, Floor Drills and Aesthetic Movements. AESTHETIC POSES IN THE ORCHARD THE POLY F 'fT' l , 5. f - Ni l f . 7 . . wa tb 1s . Vi D A 3 i r I Q2 A 7 nu un y R . , . May Fete Day at the Poly is one of the brightest and happiest days of the School Calender. Here We see Robin Hood and his Merry Crewg Little John, Jack 0' the Green and Will Scarlet, too, the Merry Milk Maids skip in gleeg the Poly Peasants join in dance, While over all is the beloved Queen of the May and her Royal Family. The highest honor that can come to a Poly student is to be chosen Queen or King. The selection of candidates for these honors is made from those rep- resenting the very highest types of young womanhood or manhood, ones who have shown industry in studies, interest in school activities and loyalty. The beautiful tradition was originated by Mrs. L. T. Eaton and has been continued during the last three years under the direction of the present Physical Instructor for Women. PROGRAM 1 Royal Procession. 2 Address and Crowning of the King by Matron of Honor. 3 Address and Crowning of Queen by the King. 4 Queen's Speech-Queen of the May. 5 Dance-Queen and Maids. 6 Mi1kmaids'Frolic. - ' 7 Dances of the Nations: 3 X 8 Winding of the May Pole CEng1ishJ. 'J a Danish Dance of Greeting. , H' b Norwegian Mountain March. 5:51 c French Minuet. ' a Highland Fling 0Scotchl. f e Strasak CBohemianl. f. Indian Dance fAmericanJ. g Dainty Dance fAmericanJ. THE POLY THE KlNG'S SPEECH Given by Herbert Phillips My loyal subjects, I greatly appreciate the honor that you have given me. Our little kingdom has been struggling on for ten years and is now completing the most successful year of its history. This year has been different from any other year, because we have been touched by a great war. We used to live here at peace with the whole world, running our little government to suit ourselves and settling our domestic troubles without any outside help. Toward the close of last year a feeling of uneasiness began to creep among our young men and boys. War had been declared and they were restless. Only a few of them came back this year, the rest are far away, fighting to save our fair country from a tyrant. 'F ' ' 4' 't if ' if 'F Many of our boys are drilling from sun-up until sun-down, not with a rifle, but a hoe, striving to raise food for the boys over-there. ' ' 'G Those who stay at home must do all they can to keep things run- ning smoothly, and if you get an opportunity to help some boy, who is standing day after day in ice cold water up to his knees, never knowing when he will be called to go over the top or some boy who is soaring high among the clouds watching every chance to help those down below and protect them from air raids, or perhaps some boy tossing on the stormy sea with U-boats watching a chance to send him to a watery grave. Seize that opportunity and do not let it go until you have done all in your power to help him. ti Q -.: Q7 I , U ,,. if ,i, , '35, - If 135: ,, M QM ' Gilfifj ,, f ,Q ,492 , fa-Q: v+.M,, . 's X KING AND QUEEN THE POLY Next year the Polytechnic army will be increased. Discipline will be enforced more than ever this year, and we will turn out an army that Uncle Sam will be proud of, and he will show his appreciation of our work by selecting from our number several to help train his army. Hand in hand with the increase of our army, our kingdom shall develop. Many new buildings will be built. The Y. M. C. A. building will be completed, where you can gather and enjoy yourselves. I hope that those who stay will be loyal to their officers and grasp every bit of knowledge which will help them to help others in the great recon- struction period that is coming. And last but not least I wish to say a few words for our sisters who have toiled all winter sewing day and night, and knitting every spare minute into sweaters for the boys across the waters, and I think that a red cross should be sewed alongside of the blue stars on the service Hag for every girl who is serving her country across the sea. They are just as brave as the boys and are rendering as great a service. if Pk vk bk ak DIC :lf wk lk Pk PF 2 s 9 2 9 We have chosen Jessie Kres as our Queen and I now crown her, Queen of the May. ,, . W ,ff f , . M . rf' .' ! Q .. ,'..g' ........., X WINDING THE MAY POLE THE POLY THE QUEEN'S SPEECH By Jessie Kres, Queen of the May Dear Subjects All: I have followed the winds down the slopes of the Great VVestern Homes of the Giantsg I have danced with the Snow- flakes. I have whirled on the arm of Old Winter and have beheld him to sink into the depths of the dark Shadow of Repose. Then came glorious South-Wind, flinging his mantle of verdure before him-and lo! the flowers sprung up in his pathway, the Sunbeams danced with the crickets, the birds awakened into endless song and everywhere was there loveliness. The South-Wind sped along the pathway and beckoned for me to follow. Down the Pathway of Wonderful Truth and into the Land of Friendship came I, to reign for a single day, yea, into the Kingdom of the Polytechnic-Great Land of Friendship came I. Oh, Promising Land, hid in the heart of the Hunting Fields of the Red Man, blessed by the great Manitou and built of Love and Loyalty and Kindly Interest-I greet thee!! Yonder to the South rushes the great and muddy Yellowstone, who once spread terror from the Rims on the North to the cliffs of the South-who knew but anger and who strode through the valley-frothing with rage and sweeping into his mighty arm the herds and the Valley people. But once there came into the Valley, the great and brave King Phillips, and lifting from the Moun- tain a great stone glittering and dazzling with yellow, flung it straight at the Source of the River of Fury, and behold! there was no longer anger. Glearns of yellow spread through the waters and the river ran slowly as if it were full of gentleness. Its evil ways had been amended and it gave drink unto the fields of wheat, and rye, and of corn, and for it the Valley people fell upon their knees and gave thanks, calling it the Great Yellowstone. Upon the North stand our Rims-most sacred of all places- within whose sides are hidden the building treasures of the dwellings of the people of the Land of Friendship. Upon the crest stands our sentinels-the Pines, gnarled are their limbs from battling with Mighty North-Wind. They send down upon us watchful eyes and tender care. Oh, Pines for thy faithfulness and watchfulness, we love thee! May never a stranger enter to harm thy growth and beauty and protection. l.Ve know behind these leaders, a multitude of Pine and Firs innumer- able will spring to cast an unbroken flood of darkest green through the hills and into the coulees, the feasting and reveling and holidaying spot of the people of this Kingdom. We know and love every bush, tree, vine and flower that here grows, climbs, twines and blooms. We pluck of the wild roses, we gather the Indian flower, the Yucca, which pricks and bites. and fights against capture-yet within a lovely flower, THE POLY gentle and beautiful. Just now are the slopes covered with gay shoot- ing-stars, on the depths of the ravines the modest wee violet blooms while over the mountain tops beam the lovely blue larkspurs. Yea, we love and reverence every growth and every spot of this Kingdom. How my heart thrills on this day, my soul sings for eternal abode-yet a peaceful stay is short and too soon comes the time for departing. Ere I turn my golden key to lock the Door of the Kingdom against struggle and strife and Outer-World Sighs-and before we start our happy revelry, may we dwell but a moment on other lands. Across the sea, Mars roars, Vulcan shapes his deadliest weapons, Jupiter raves and rants unto deathg the Gods all frown and the God- desses all weep-Love and Peace are bathed in tears-Hatred and Sorrow fill mortal ears with shouts of exultation-Tumult rules, Laughter clings to the bosom of Sorrow. Oh, Children of the Unquiet Heart across the Sea, we speed to you on the wings of the swiftest winds. wk wk if as Pk as wk 1: 1: vi :ze Now, subjects all, I have turned the great key. Happiness to all-on with the revelry! THE POLY lfciom I AL, ? w0-'-Q-ffff 'X The Polytechnic Business College offers courses to fit young men and women in the business world. For the student who comes from the rural school or who has just finished the eighth grade of a town school, a number of practical business courses are offered. He may take a one year Business Course and prepare for a fairly good position as bookkeeper, salesman or stenographer, or he may spend two years and complete a course more thorough and practical than is offered in any high school and be prepared for a fine position in a bank, wholesale house, railroad office or some other responsible position. A young man who has a part of a high school course may complete the two-year Busi- ness Course in less time. The High School graduate may take a two- year course in the Polytechnic College of Commerce and receive a regu- lar diploma. In addition to the regular courses in Beekkeeping and Office Prac- tice, Commercial Law and Advanced Accounting, a wide range of other useful courses are offered, such as Business Organization, Accountancy, Mercantile Distribution, Management, Salesmanship, Advertising, Eco- nomics, Money Banking, Credit and Corporations. The course in work and study at the Polytechnic Business Exchange is considered unex- celled by the leading educators of commercial studies. The whole sys- tem is practical and original from the beginning. A student must use his own judgment in making business transactions with his fellow students and must make his own terms, payments and settlements and with no more help as far as a text book is concerned than if he were in business for himself. For advanced work the student gets a rigid course in rapid accounting and becomes proficient in checking up errors and auditing books for students in the business exchange. The Business College and the School of Commerce occupy the entire first floor of the new Losekamp building which has just been completed and have the best of equipment and the most commodious quarters of any business college in the West. THE POLY The graduates of our Business College are in great demand. In fact, the school is not able to supply the calls that are constantly being made for its graduates. The student while taking work in the Business College has the advantage of the Conservatory of Music and may select from many of the other departments of the school thus giving it a great advantage over the business courses offered by an ordinary busi- ness college. Students who have not finished high school, who are eighth grade graduates or mature students of less preparation will, if they Wish business courses, take the Commercial-Academic Work. Students, especially those having no high school Work, are urged to take the three-year course as in the end it gives the most complete training. The one and two year Stenographic and Bookkeeping courses are arranged to give thorough training to students who cannot stay three years. The course is under the direction of Prof. A. O. Kline, himself a successful business man, and well trained by education and experience to instruct young people in the right methods. 535 A CORNER IN THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE THE POLY 'I Normal Department Miss Emma Johnson, Instructor NORMAL HAND CRAFT V A. E. Winship says in the Journal of Education: The World War has revealed unpreparedness in the health of the people, in universal literacy, and in general industrial hardiness of all the people. The census of 1910 shows that eight of one-half million persons, over ten years of age, cannot read a newspaper, bill-board, booklet, or letter. Thousands upon thousands of these are native born Americans. This discovery has aroused the Nation to its duty in the educa- tional world. It would now focus education upon the great social objectives, health, citizenship, vocation, character building. The form of work done in our schools and the inelasticity of our courses have brought about this deplorable condition. THE POLY We have made this school a place in which the child is getting ready to live, instead of a place where he is living and finding such mental and social nourishment and training as will enable him to adjust himself to his present social environment. We forget that by the very process of present growth he will make the best provision for his future growth. If we would make instruction a means of growth, it should be given at the psychological moment when the pupil's interests are such as to make it function effectively with his process of growth. This calls for a very elastic program, suited to the needs of the individual, until our schools are organized on this basis we will find the misfits, the over-aged, and the slow pupils gradually dropping out of school, be- cause they find nothing there that they can master. The Polytechnic has a department that illustrates the work to be accomplished. The conditions found here are typical of those in almost any school you may enter. This department is used as a model school for the Normal students. Here may be found the active student who has been held back because his class has not been promoted, the average student, the slow student, and the over-age student. A study is made of the needs of each applicant. He is classified usually into one of three divisions and is transferred from one to another at any time that he proves his ability to do the work of the higher division. We make the school a place of so many diversified interests that each student finds something that appeals to him personally. Some of the most popular activities are sloyd work, rug weaving, basketry, book-binding, stenciling, drawing, shop work, sewing, cooking and practical home nursing, elementary science and community civics. The Summer School offers courses in hand work, methods, drawing, psychology, story-telling, playground work, and review work in com- mon branches. The last two weeks of the session will be spent at the Camp at Beehive. ON THE HILLS BY CAMP BEEHIVE THE POLY H Department of Shorthand and Typewriting Motto: By Our Work Shall They Know Us. Business Efficiency is the great demand of the world today. Men and Women trained to meet the demands of the Twentieth Century business men are held at a premium wherever they are found. ' The Shorthand and Typewriting Department, under Miss Evelyn Gross, has heard this demand, and has become an active force in supf plying it. This branch of the Polytechnic Institute is broad in its pos- sibilities and training for young men and women. Its graduates have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the inner workings of an office as well as accuracy and efficiency in Shorthand and Typewriting. The Gregg System of Shorthand, which has gained so wonderfully in popularity in the last few years, because of its greater speed and accuracy in transcription, is taught here. The department oiers four, six, and nine-month courses as well as the regular two-year course, com- bining with the Academic Work. A graduate from our department has acquired sufficient speed and accuracy to enable him to have per- fect confidence in taking a position. The touch system of typewriting, or The Rational Method, is practiced. The department aims to train students to become 'typists skilled in speed and exactness of execution. A special class in Secretarial Training was organized in the spring term by Miss Gross, the instructor, for stenographers, training them to go into the business world where their services will be accepted with- out having had previous experience. The lecture work is interesting and instructive and the practical work and experience is gained in the General Office of the Polytechnic where students, under their instructor, actually do office work and help put out the great amount of cor- responce that goes out from the school. THE POLY Helen Aho Mellll,erS Dorothy McMorris John Broadbrooks Lillian Mack Frances Blair of th 6 Eva Martin Ivyl Burks Viola Martin Frances Clark Class Marguerite Moore Hazel Constant Glen Moss Myrtle Constant Jay Munroe Doris Detfebach Hugh Nelson Lillian DeVries Edmund Nichols Francis Fort Elsie Nies Earl Garr Marion Parker Alice Harding Phil Phillips Nellie Henley Earl Scheid Mildred Hillier David Smail Lena Hogan James Sherwin George Holt Albert Shorey Isabelle Hulton Bertha Spitzer Floyd Hufford Earl Tash Eldora Kiehlbauch Rita Ward Harold Lano Douglas Wallace Lydia Larson Lois YVarren Winifred Watkins Cynthia Whiting Ruth Williams MISS GROSS THE POLY II The Domestic Science Department Miss Sylvia Wallace, Instructor DOMESTIC SCIENCE Cookery means the knowledge of Media and of Circe and of Helen and the Queen of Sheba. It means the knowledge of all herbs and fruits and balms and spices, and all that is healing and sweet in the fields and groves and savory in meats. It means carefulness and inven- tiveness and willingness and readiness of appliance. It means the economy of your grandmothers and the science of the modern chemistg it means much testing and no wastingg it means English thoroughness and French art and Arabian hospitalityg and, in fine, it means that you are to be perfectly and always ladies-loaf giversf'-Ruskin. The American girl is beginning to realize that these words of the great writer are true, and we find her at the Poly in earnest pursuit of the art of cookery. She learns to concoct nectar for the Gods as well as the tempting brew for the invalidg she can pack the school lunch box for small brother wisely and attractivelyg she can fill equally well the position of the charming hostess, the efficient cook or the dainty waitress at dinnerg she can make biscuits and lemon pies that would win THE POLY any man's heart-be he hungry ranchman or connoisseur at a banquet. Best of all, the work of the home which makes the world go round she has learned to do easily, efficiently and therefore cheerfully. This, we may term the aim of the course in Domestic Science at the Poly- technic. DOMESTIC ARTS Have you ever happened into the basement of Kimball Hall when the sewing class was in session? If so, you have been met on the stairs by the busy din of the sewing machines. This urged you to go farther and you pushed open the swinging doors. What did you see? Fourteen girls in dainty aprons occupied with needles, scissors and pins. Some of the garments nearing completion, you were anxious to examine. You found well made seams that pleased you, and neat, careful hand sewing which perhaps surprised you. I. Pattern Drafting: Ill. Cotton Dress: 1 'Taking Measurenlellts. 1 Use of Colllmercial 2 Fitting. 2 Straight Line Draft. 3 Plackets and Fastenings. II. Machine and Hand-Made Problems: 1 IV. Spring Hats: 1 Construction of Cloth and Straw. 2 Transparent Problems. Suitability of Materials. tal Cost and Purchasing. 2 U59 Of Patterns' 3 Renovation and Remodeling. 3 Kinds of Seams. V. Repair: 4 Neck Finishes. 1 Daming 5 Buttons and Button Holes. 2 Patching. You are amazed that so much has been done in spite of late entrances and our unfortunate quarantine. It is because the girls have worked with a desire to glean everything possible provided in the course. , DOMESTIC ARTS CLASS THE POLY The graduation dresses are real Works of art, and We are proud of these products of the department. They were designed and made by the girls themselves under the supervision of the instructor. HOME ECONOMICS To reach a larger number of girls and to accomodate those who could not give a two-hour period to the study of Domestic Arts and Sciences, a new course has been organized this year. It is called Home Economics because it deals with nearly everything which the home maker must of necessity know. It is a lecture course designed to cover the essentials as efficiently as possible, and to introduce to the girl the myriad subjects which should interest her as a student, teacher, home- maker and mother. The course touches upon the building and furnishing of the home --its lighting, plumbing, ventilation and care, home nursing, care and feeding of small children, dietetics and meal planning, the budget and marketing. It is hoped that this insight into the larger fields may encourage further and broader study along these lines, and that next year the course may be expanded to cover three terms. DOMESTIC SCIENCE LABORATORY! THE POLY KIMBALL HALL THE GIRLS' RESIDENCE AT THE POLYTECHNIC This beautiful building provides an ideal home for sixty girls and it is safe to say that no institution in the West furnishes a better or more pleasant home for the girl student than does the Polytechnic. It is well situated in the beautiful part of the campus convenient both to class rooms and dining hall, especially placed next to the Con- servatory, where nearly every girl has one or more classes. Built of the same material and much the same architecture as the Conservatory and Dining Hall, the trio of buildings presents a very pleasing appear- ance and tends toward a harmonious setting. The building is well equipped with all modern conveniences, the laundry and domestic science kitchen' are on the first floor, Where there is also a recreation room for the girls when the Weather is stormy or wet. They occasionally enjoy a social hour together with readings, songs, music and light refreshment. The Y. W. C. A. meeting is held every Sunday evening and the very best in the life of the student is being developed. The girls are well cared for by the Dean of Women and advice is tactfully given in all matters whenever needed or sought. Illness is carefully guarded against and skillfully treated by a trained nurse kept on the campus throughout the year. The home atmosphere is further emphasized by the system of community Work by means of which the girls assume the responsibilities of keeping their common home neat and orderly. A careful plan of regulations has been Worked out as a guide to our girls' conduct and study hour, Work and play carefully supervised by the Dean of Women. l l l l THE POLY l l w l l l w l MRS. MARGARET MacINTYRE Mrs. lVIacIntyre, Dean of Women, came to us Well fitted for the position with which We entrusted her. The graduate of a well-known Canadian institution and the experienced Dean of Women at Moose Jaw College, she at once gained the respect and confi- dence of our girls, which she has main- tained throughout the year. Mrs. Maclntyre is especially gifted by nature with the necessary qualifi- cations of one who is to serve as mother and advisor of young women. Kind, motherly and religious, parents may well feel secure in entrusting their daughters to her care. 'F' 1 qwg ies 'RL 13:1 gy ,,-Q5 , .,, ,gl V v.,W,,.L l j ,, ' 1 yn. XJ! A :gf V A w e LA 1 W 7' X, 51, iw C of K , I I 5,5 Q. M wx. 'ff A fc ff l I' 5 ., f W ', -k f H V - , -, fa , -.- f,. . , an 45- A wf' f .M W V' 5 MJ, -1-'-mv v .x L I ,S X I K THE POLY K . ..,.. :'W:.w.t. .Il W Q X . je., if, fd ' ' ' N ' ' ? gb-Qi- fQ'f2ig--3 s v-JT g ' 0' 414 ': W -wi -V .- c? '1Qf-A04 Fw -,Y - ' A' M r P THE POLY 3333333 535333333 335335353 C L A S S 0 F 1 EE iii NORRIS LANGSTON Class Pres. Eagle, Class Farewell ELIZABETH FARNUM Vice Pres. Alpha, Class Greetings I V ' 3 4 X X -' iff? I A ' 12.1 ' li a l -.AA 6 ' ' , A lx - E wa: -. . -4,319 E, -Vgcfq. ' A, ff ' qv 'e 1 I A , R , , Q K sk. . ,Aj If f L I 1 1 E YM 3' ly RUTH HANSEN Class Treas. Aristo, Class Pianist JOSEPHINE KEARNES Alpha, Class Poem Class Flower: Red Rose. Colors: Old Rose and White. Motto: Efficiency in Service. MYRTLE HAGERNIAN Class. Sec. Alpha, Class Will VERNON ELLIS Eagle, Class Prophecy THE POLY CLASS WILL We, the Class of '18, at the age of four years, of the Billings Poly- technic Institute, Yellowstone County and State of Montana, being of sound mind and disposing memory, do hereby make, publish and declare this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills, be- quests and devises of whatever nature by us made. First: We give, devise and bequeath to our dear President and Friend L. T. Eaton, all the remaining funds and promissory notes of our Class Treasury, of whatever name, title or description. Second: VVe do hereby constitute and appoint said L. T. Eaton the executor of this our last will and testament, and we do hereby empower said executor to sell or convert any kind of property we may be pos- sessed of at our Departure, and to execute any conveyances or transfers necessary. And we will and direct that said executor be not required to give any bond or security for the faithful discharge of said trust. Third: Speaking still as a Class, we give and devise to Miss Emma Johnson, the dignity of said Senior Class, knowing well it is needed and therefore will be rightly appreciated. Also our seats in the front row, both in Assembly and Chapel fsame having been assigned to us by said Emma Johnsonb to the Class of '19, Fourth: Miss Josephine Katrina Kerns, gives and bequeaths to Edna Johnson and Mary Everett, her room on second flight upward. Object: Fire-escape will be a silent co-worker in nightly raids. Often the College Commandment: Thou shalt not tell tales on thy fellow student, is broken, this may help remedy the evil. Joe also has sundry other noticeable traits, such as, prompt attendance at all classes, eagerness for Community Service, also love for argumentation in Eng. IV? all these she leaves unreservedly to Meta Griffin. Fifth: Vernon Harry Forde Ellis bequeaths, without one lock mis- sing, his beautiful cast-off wig of wavy golden hair to Dean Krueger. The honey gatherers will be busy at Camp Bee-Hive and said Vernon is a thoughtful lad. And being so thoughtful toward others, he be- queaths also his interest in Kittens Baker, to the next succeeding Scotchman, also his pew in the Poly Church he gives and devises to Ralph Langston. CMotive: An empty seat is an aggravation to a speaker.J Sixth: Ruth Jemima Hansen makes the following bequethals: Her excessive rowdyism to little, quiet, demure Bobbie Gibbs , her collection of numerous bugs, including humbugs, lady bugs, and kissing bugs, not used by Mr. Kirkpatrick, to that part of the Domestic Science Dept. devoted to pickling. Object: Change in menu next fall. Also her modest blushes to Margueritte Moore. The fireflies to the Electrical Dept. in charge of Prof. Prussman, to be used as natural agencies for lighting the campus. THE POLY Seventh: Elizabeth Penelope Farnum gives and devises her cast- off sneakers to Dean Borthwick and her assistant, Dean Hodgkiss. They will be of infinite value after the 10:15 blink. Also, those in need of a tutoress in American History will be greatly aided by an interview with Miss Farnum, who will gladly impart any knowledge on said subject. Eighth: Norris Bruin Langston gives and bequeaths his graceful- ness to Kate Kerns, who it is rumored is aspiring to Light Opera. Norris Bruin Langston and Elizabeth Penelope Farnum bequeath and devise jointly their spoon-holder at Science Hall, to Fatty Gilmore and Inez Artis, not to be used by them, however, until they shall have come of age. Ninth: I, Myrtle Samantha Allen Hagerman, give and devise my title of nobility, Skinny Myrt, to either Pauline Nelson or Hazel Cody. The question to be decided by 160-yard dash. My musical ability, which has been the cause of my appearance on many Public Programs of Prom- inence, during the school year, to Mary Everett. Having learned of her faithfulness in all duties assigned her, my sacred office of chaperon of Opal Shy, also, my horizontal ideas of interior decoration to Miss Emma Ludwig, instructor of Art. Lastly: Our interest in the left-hand door of Science Hall, we be- queath and devise to the Class of '19, The pane is shattered and said door will be easy to enter. Signed, sealed, published and declared by said Class of '18, as and for its last will and testament, in the presence of us, who, at its request have hereunto subscribed our names as attesting witnesses to said in- strument. First Witness, Dean Alberta Borthwick. Second Witness, Dean E. T. Krueger. Witnessed under my hand and notorial seal this twenty-fifth day of May, A. D. Nineteen Hundred and Eighteen. Notary Public: Fatty Gilmore. Composed and written by said Myrtle Allen Hagerman. .,iz!lilIlIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIlIIIlIlIIlIIIlIIIIIIIII THE POLY SSN 1 GLS 1 9 1 9 3 18 jf? ls! v v I 151, 'Af A 'E 75 l om .5-jQf.h,,, .rf L, ' KC 'V' THE POLY JOHN DEFFEBACH- DUFF -EAGLE President Class '19 Born in Butte, Montana., 6th of April, 1902. Lived in good old Montana most of his life and aspires to Harvard, via Exeter. Favorite dish is a Black Eyed S'usan, while a Haynes Racer is one of his ambitions. Always did like Captains Commissions and favorite slang term is what's the skin-game? We envv him for his uncontrollable susceptibility to the foils of Cupid! Male Quartette, '16-'17--'18-'19. Adjutant '17-'1S. Pres. Y. M. C. A. '17-'18. Pres. American Eagle Lit. Society 1st term 1917-18. Cheer Leader 1917-'18-'19. Crack Squad 1917-'18-'19. Inter Society Poly 1916-'17. Eagle Alpha Play 1917-'18. Captain Summer Camp 1918. Captain Co. A, 1918-'19. Football Squad 1918-'19. lgres. Senior Class 1918-'19. Eagle Debating Team 1 17-'18-'19. ,il MARIE LACKEY- REA -ALPHA Treasurer Class '19. Vlce Pres. of Alpha Llt. Born in Osakis, Minnesota, Oct. 22. 1950. Prettiest Baby in the state-Montana included. Hazel Eyes. We all wondered last summer why everyone was calling the Gap, but anyway the town with the tank- that is the water tank, had some telephone oper- atoress. Missoula will wake up some morning and find Marie registered at the University and all of the fellows will fall. We envy Marie for her ability to pull a skin-game and get herself elected most beau- tiful girl on the campus. Vice-President Alpha Society. Vice-President Hos- pital Association. Treasurer of Senior Class. Basket- ball. Choral Society. ,..s....i. VVM. HUSEMEYER- BIG HUSEY -EAGLE Born in Marshall, Missouri, Feb. 8, 1898. Says he hasn't any aspiration but we know Boston Tech is going to feel Husey's presence when he springs his big hearted smile on the dean and fellows there, He wears leather puttees and belonks to 'A com- pany. Basket ball always did appeal to him and we know when he takes over Edison's Laboratory he will be wearing that same old pair of unbreakable specs. We envy Bill for his stand in with Edith Smirl. An Eagle Pres Engineers 'l6. '1S. Football, '16, '18, '19. Basketball, '19. Baseball, '16. 4 ...li CARL HUSEMEYER, LITTLE HUSEY -EAGLE First saw the light of day in Marshall, Missouri, Dec. 4, 1900. It must have been a chilly day but we know it will be a chilly day when Carl loses his luck. Great on ducking-both opposing basket ball guards, freshmen and chapel. He knows all sports, both in- door and outdoor, according to Hoyle, and holds down a first lieutenant's commission in Co. A. NVe envy Carl for his lamb-like qualities on the basket ball floor. Eagle. Football, '17, '18, '19. Basketball, '18, '19. Capt. Basketball team, '18, Baseball, '18, '19. Vice President Eagles, '19. THE POLY MARGUERITE BOLINGER-UPEGGIE LOU--ARISTO Secretary Class '19 Born in Grand Forks, N. D., June 3, 1899. Aspires to be a Y, W. C. A. secretary, and also of the Camp Fire Organization. Favorite dish-Haviland China. Likes to make little Kentucky pies. Says her favor- ite sport is swimming. We don't know who he is but suppose he is another one of those fellows who works at the dining hall. NVe envy her for her ability and grace in doing the pirrouette. Aristo Literary Society. Member of Polytechnic Church. President ot' C, L. Camp Fire. '18, '19, Vice- President of Aristos. '18, Librarian, '19. Vice-Pres1- dent Y. W. C. A., '19. Member of Annual Board, '19. Basketball, '19. Class Secretary, '19, Students Honor Roll, '18, .... . CLARA TRANDUM- SNOWBALL -ARISTO Vlce Pres. Class '19 Born in Grand Forks, N. D., 1899. Aspires to be head chorus girl in Zeigfield Follies, Came to us in a crude state two years ago but owing to the social life administered at the Poly has developed into an alluring queen and can be seen most any day heart- lessly licking a poor helpless stamp, Her favorite pastime is studying how to deal out registered letters to Dunkin. We envy her for her tangled mass of nut brown hair. Vice-President of Senior Class. Society-Aristo Literary, Secretary of Aristos. '18, President of Aristos. '18, '19. Secretary of Y. W. C. A., '18, '19, Secretary of Hospital Association, '18, '19, Won first Scholarship, '18, Member of Annual Board Staff of 1919. .-. . VIRGIL REESE- VIFlGIE -PIONEER First looked out upon the world from his home in wild and Wooly Vvyoming, 'steen miles from a railroad. I-Ie is President and Treasurer of the Poly Book Store and Ruth is Vice President. His ambi- tion is to recite the Manual from Memory and to learn to dance, Favorite dish is Pickles and I sup- pose we will some day read of the death of one of the countries most notable and venerable boiler-mak- ers from alcohol heart, We envy him for his ability to kid Ruth. President Pioneer Lit Society, lst Semester. Pres- ident Y. M, C. A., '18-'19. Secretary of Pioneer Lit. Society, 2nd Semester, Winner of 1st Scholarship, '18, Captain of Company B, '18, Staff Officer, '19. Member of Orchestra, '18-'19. Member of Choral Society, '19. Member of Annual Board Staff, '19. .Q..-... INEZ ARTIS- INIE -ARISTO I-Iails from Wisconsin. Her ambition is to be a doctor but we know if she ever sat down beside a patient and took hold of his hand, his temperature and pulse would rise so fast that the question of his recovery would be doubtful, Always quiet and sedate and respected by the girls, She aspires to Congress and lots of streamline automobiles. She never uses slang so she may be an English teacher for all we know, We envy her for her ability to write Physics Experiments. -Normal Dept. Y. W, C. A. President, '18-'19, Aristo Treasurer, '18-'19, Third Scholarship, '18, Li- brarian. '19, THE POLY BERNICE BAKER BERN Vice President Alpha, '16-'17, Treas. Alpha L. S., '1S. Music Appreciation Club. Glee Club, '16-'17-'18- 'l9. Crow Lodge Camp. Fire Sec., Y. W. C. A., '16. C. F. Basket Ball. Dramatic Club, '15. Member Poly- technic Church. Students Honor Roll, '18. SADIE POWERS-ALPHA Born in the prosperous metropolis of Ballantyne. She flitted into school second semester and immedi- ately enrolled in Academic Course majoring in fuss- ing under the instruction of Rev. McCarroll, Jr. Up to present date no spiritual improvement is noticed, although much time has been spent by both instructor and student. Her favorite sport is kidding and she aspires to be postmistress at Ballantyne. We envy her for her ability to talk the faculty in allowing her to graduate, also her complexion. Alpha Society. Basketball. Member of Choral Society. Y J POLY DAYS f'l'une College Days.J Our youthful' dreams of bright fabric spun Ideals of life, high as the shining sun For these, we thank thee, Poly dear And pledge to keep thine honor clear. The circling rimrocks' rugged Ways Have often witnessed sportive frays Alphas, Eagles, Pioneers Aristos and Engineers. Our gay cadets in their khaki suits And officers with their leather boots And straps beneath their boyish chins Woe to him who at them grins. We love the bugle's clarion call E'cn when it summons to study hall Reveille and mess, retreat and taps. Tattoo where cadets must Wear trench caps. Our Poly green and gold so true Shall e'er uphold the Red, White and Blue. Right shall e'er prevail o'er Wrong For this our hearts and arms be strong. --A. H. D. BDm mmmmmmmH DDmEUmmm Emm mmmDmmBB EEmmmmmm lIEIlIElI lIEll1'llIEllIl'l lIDI1ll1IIl11 mlIlDlII1 m IIIl mIJllEIlII IJll1lUJm UIIIlmIJl lIl JUNIORS ee as EE EB Q BB EB QQ Q W5 Q Q EEEEE Q EE EE THE POLY tLeft to right top rowb MARVIN ITHILUOT-A lad of undefined and unsettled abilities, pulled his first skin game in Rosedale, Kansas. HAROLD LANO-The highest of our highbrows, a man of lofty aspirations, known the length and breadth of the campus as Frat. 4 HUGH NELSON-Of dudish inclinationsg began his fluffy flirtations in Butte, Mont. A full and complete list of his victims may be found on page forty-'leven of Webster's Dictionary. IVYL RURKS, better known as Slim the treasure of the class, a lad of athletic abilities and flowing pen, confronted his 'tgreat gobs of work for the first time in Springfield, Mo. GEORGE HOL'l'-Began his first Marathon in Hamilton, Mont., known as the high- booter of the class. JAY MITNRO began his frivolous life in Pony, Mont.-often accused of lack of seri- ousness. EARL RUDEN, our fair Swede, first dribbled his way into polite society at La Crosse, Wis. He has since carried the ball to a touch down to the glory of his class. tLeft to right second rowl LOLA WEAST began directing her own affairs and others at Red Lodge Creek, Mont.. A girl of her word. ELIZABETH GRAHAM-An original Polyite in every sense of the word, has the distinction of being the first girl engineer at Poly. EVA MARTIN-Dimpled her winsome way first at Harrison, Mont. A lass serene and sweet. VIOLA MARTIN-Began her dignified existence at Harrison, Mont. Big-hearted, fair and true. tLeft to right third rowj VALE LEITNER, with his happy smile and mirthful ways, first blew his tuneful horn at Buffalo, Wyo. The pride of a proud class in his musical genius. DOLLY TERRELL-Cupid's bow first quivered with the darts from her eyes at Conway, N. D. Gives promise of startling scientific fame. Vice President of class. MRS. ADA H. DAVIS, faculty advisor. EDITH SMIRL-Began her ambitious career at Neche, N. D. Always on K. P. duty, peeling onions a specialty. She's the little sister of us all. Class secretary. EDMUND NICHOLS, the presiding spirit of the class, began his annual business at Perry, Iowa, and has been a wooer of women and a menace to mob rule ever since. tNot in picturej MARSHALL MMYARROLL-A future engineering genius shocked the world for the first time at Waukeshaw, Wis. A lad of dreamy eyes and lustrous curls. HARRY HAZZARD-A man of dashing brush and sweltering palette. A dreamer of dreams and a lover of beauty. IRA PALMER began his liippodrome career in Culbertson, Mont. A lad of massive personality and becoming humor. ILower left cornerj JOHN BROADBROOKS-A youth of ideal qualities and staunch manhood began his wholesome life in Saco, Mont. tLower right cornerj OTTO KULBAUCH began rising early in Tyndall, S. D., never since faltering in his upward flight. Big brother to us all. l l lb THE POLY JUNIOR HISTORY Early in the second semester of 1919. the Junior Class emerged as an organization unit, for the first time in the history of the Polytechnic. It is with a firm determina- tion to establish during this year and the next, a glorious precedent for following classes, that the Juniors thus make their first bow to the public. Our class consists of 21 members, 7 girls and 14 boys, who excel in every phase of school life. In the military department we boast two captains, Nichols and Broad- brooks, one first lieutenant, Leitner, seven sergeants, two corporals and the battalion adjutant. In athletics we far excel in representation all the other organizations of the school, as practically every man is a prominent participant in football, basket ball, base- ball or track events. In the music department it may be well to mention that three members of the male quartette are Juniors and the orchestra and band would sadly miss the Juniors within their ranks. The Juniors will be prominent in the activities of Commencement week, having begun preparations for a grand Junior-Senior program. Rehearsals are regularly going forward for the Junior play Punch to be presented on Friday evening, begin- ning the week's festivities. We shall follow the Seniors of this year with inspiration and high ideals and we hope to add our quota to the honor and glory of the Polytechnic when we go forth next year. We shall endeavor to set the standard ever higher than we find it, and to live each day in the spirit of our motto: To the heights through difficulties. JUNIOR SONG 1 We Arc Juniors 'loday Tune-Believe me, if all those- endearing Young Charms I We are Juniors today, in the bloom of our youth, When joy is the air that we breathe, And the years of the future gleam bright in our dreams, As with roses our goblets we wreatheg In these halcyon days, drink we deep of life's Truth, As comrades in friendships dear ties, And Right be our standard, forever on high Emblazoned with gold in the skies. II We are Juniors today in the spring-time of life, 'Mid visions of happiness rare. And Faith. as our Daystar, shall guide us and glow Till, at last, we win life's Croix de Guerra, And, as classmates and friends in the years that must pass, We shall treasure these glad days again. For mem'ry weaves fancies o'er deeds that we've done, Though they seemed not so beautiful then. III We are Juniors but once in the dawn of our day, And the beauty that glows in the sky, Must fade all too soon from our earth-sight away, Though our hearts need ne'er let it pass by, For, as bright as the future now glows with our hope Its loveliness ne'er really dims, For We'll see it again e'en in richer design When the evening sun rests on Life's Rims, S, -A. H. D. THE POLY OUR BANNER. Dear Old Glory, So good and true, Queen of the heavens. We worship you. Sweet as the stars Of a summer night. Gleaming above us, In glorious light.. Oh, banner of freedom, Words cannot express. Thy meaning to us ln holiness. Reign in thy blended beauty sublime Blessed by the nations, Throughout all time. -IVYL BURKS. THE POLY MY PAL AND I 1. A quiet Sunday afternoon, I'he bright sweet Warmth of earth and sky, Our thoughts, our hearts, the world in tune For us-my Pal and I. 2. A shaded spot beneath a bough, A grassy slope on which to lie, Such calm were Paradise anew For us--my Pal and I. 3. Below, the river and the fields, The dwellings where men laugh and cry, The road where dust the traveler shields, Up here-my Pal and I. 4. Above, the towering rims with peaks Pushed ever upward toward the sky, 'Tis here good Mother Nature speaks To us-my Pal and I. 5. Beyond, the gold of setting sun, The glory of a God on high. The stillness of day nearly done O'er us-my Pal and I. -S. P. W. THE POLY A THE POLY AMERICAN EAGLE LITERARY SOCIETY. Motto: Aut Mori, aut Vincere. Colors: Sky Blue and Brown. First Semester- William Husemeyer ........ Harry M. Hazzard.. Otto Kiehlbauch ........ Norton Goode .......... Prof. R. B. Howard Benning Burlingham Curran Donahoe Eames Goode Gilmore Hazzard Hobbs Husemeyer C. Husemeyer W. Hazelton Knoble Harrison Kiehlbauch Kuhl Munroe McCarroll Nichols Rosenlieb Yell: Yea, Eagles. OFFICERS: Second Semester- President ,,,,...John Deffebach Vice President ...,,,.Carl Husemeyer Secretary and Treasurer ..,,.......... Edmund Nichols, Jr. Sergeant-at-Arms W. Noble Critic .......Maj. H. E. Hagerman MEMBERS: Rickerd Stewart Ruden Osher Scheid Pattison Stockwell Jones R. Shorey Sherwin Smail Taylor ' Tash Baldwin Deffebach Voges Burkes Graham Parker Chilcott Holt Palmer McFarland Paulin Kelling Harroun Krotz Maj. H. E. Hagerman Kivikangus Prof. E. T. Eaton Hendrie Prof. A. O. Kline McDonald Prof. R. B. Howard Archer Prof. J. C. Thompson Polk Prof. H. C. Loring Drew William Kline YA THE POLY REVIEW OF THE YEAR'S ACTIVITIES. The name of our society conveys a double meaning-it stands, first as a symbol of patriotic service, second for the heights of glory and success that should mark our endeavor in life. As the American eagle is symbolic of our native land so by its token do We dedicate ourselves in faithful service to the flag we love. As The Monarch of the Air soars high in the heavens above the earth and all living creatures, so do we strive to attain the highest in scholarship, military and athletics. During the past year, our activities have been many and varied. Vlfe have met our old rivals in many a hard-fought contest and our untiring energy and unfaltering spirit have nearly always carried us to victory and we point with pardonable pride to the spring debate of this year, and the baseball game in which we carried off the honors. Our members have maintained an excellent scholarship record and our meetings both social and literary have been marked by entertaining and instructive programs. As individuals, each of us have learned much in debate and public speaking, to say nothing of the perfect drill- ing in parliamentary law that our business meetings have afforded. In the military phase of our school life, We have been more than success- ful, most of the commissioned and non-commissioned officers' of the battalion are Eagles and among these are the officers of the highest rank, the Senior Captain, the Battalion Adjutant and Provost Marshal. In athletics, We have also climbed to lofty heights, not only being represented on the football team by most of the regular and best players, but also the basketball team was saved by only one member in being an Eagle team. And in our annual game with the Pioneer society in basketball, We proved easy victors. This was also the case in the tug-of-War. Thus have we maintained the high ideals given to us in the Eagle's lofty flight: thus have we continued the high mark set us by our brothers who have preceded us during the life of our organization, thus, under the brilliant leadership of Captain Deffebach have We found our Way to all that is best and noblest in our school days. So also do we look forward to next term With its many prospects of further achievement. Y THE POLY A THE PIONEER LITERARY SOCIETY MOTTO: Be a Pioneer. COLORS: Blue and White. YELL: Oh, you Pioneers! OFFICERS: FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER: Capt. Virgil Reese ............................ President XV. B. Ford ,.........................,......,........ President Capt. John Broadbrooks ........ Vice President Garfield Hankins .................... Vice President Chief Trumpeter Dunkin .....E.......... Secretary Capt. John Broadbrooks .................. Secretary Capt. John Broadbrooks ............... .Treasurer ........Critic Prof. Clyde Prussman .................... Clyde Owens ..........v........... Sergeant at Arms Victor Ward ...................................... Treasurer Prof. E. T. Krueger .............................. Critic Second Lieut. Crouter ....,. Sergeant at Arms MEMBERS: Ames Hankins Bannatyne Henderson Baylis Houston Bent Hufford Broadbrooks Jones Brocious Lanmon I Carr Lano Cassidy Leitner Cole Lemire Crouter, Leslie Love Crouter, Lewis McCarthy Dapper Mieke, E. Dunkin Mieke, P. East Leitner, V. Ford Nelson Fort Owens Garr Partridge Grant Pirrie Hansen Phillips Prof. William Schlagenhauf Prof. Clyd Place Reese Rheberg Sivertson e Prussman Smith, W. Staudt Swears Thomas Trandum Van Horn Ward Wiggins, G. Wiggins, O. Young Zarring Zele Prof. L. T. Prof. E. T. Supt. E. C. McDonald Eaton Krueger THE POLY REVIEW OF THE YEAR'S ACTIVITIES. Our motto is Be a Pioneer . Its meaning is far deeper than you will at first imagine. Of the characteristics of Pioneers, those of Daniel Iioone will ever be synonomous for leadership. 1 The Pioneers of the Poly strive to have the same spirit as that exemplified by the indomi- table Boone. We advance into the fields of learning and culture without a doubt or misgiving knowing that success will come by hardy endeavour. We meet the barriers of discouragement with such determination that we surmount each obstacle and crush beneath our feet everv' hardship. We unsling our ax of knowledge forged of determination and will-to-do, and hew down the obstruction that, for the time being, detains us. Onward, ever onward, we advance filled with a new sense of power in the victories we have won. ' Another idea, which we strive to carry out is proficiency on the speaking platform. Everyone gets a chance to appear in public program and each member is given opportunities during the year to appear before an audience composed of members of the society. In this manner he acquires the ability to talk intelligently in public gatherings. It is a training that means considerable to a man in after life. The Poly is proud of its many representatives in the war which has just drawn to a close, more than half of these were Pioneers. True to the ideals of our society, they forged their way to the front and brought honor to themselves, The Poly and us. The annual spring debate of 1918 occurred too late to receive public mention before this date, hence it will be excusable to mention the fact that we were the easy victors. It was a spirited contest and excitement had run high for many weeks preceding. It is getting to be an old story now that the Pioneers win this event every year. Socially we have had many good times and especially may this be said of the Halloween party given by the Aristos, our sister organization, and ourselves. Our orchestra consisting of Victor Ward, Phil. Phillips, Sergeant Young and Captain Reese have given his many pleasant evenings during the year. And certainly not least to our credit is the fact that we. as an organization, were the first men's society to fulfill our Gymnasium pledge. THE POLY Q I THE ARISTO LITERARY SOCIETY MOTTO: Excelsior . COLGRS: Maroon and Gold. FLOWER: Yellow Tea Rose. OFFICERS: FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER Clara Trandum ...........,....,.. .o......... P resident .,....... .,.......,,.,...,..,,.. C lara Trandum Ruth Hansen .....v....... ........ V ice President .......,. ........ D orothy Besse Elizabeth Graham ....... ........, S ecretary ........ ,.................. L ola West Inez Artis ................... ...,......... ' Treasurer .,......... ........ E lizabeth Graham Martha Reinhart ,........ Marcia Bailey Margueritte Bollinger Hazel Cody Edith Cole Gladys Connors Augusta Eaton Anna Gies Alice Harding Nellie Henley Mildred Hillier Lena Hogan Edna Johnson .Sergeant-at-Arms ....... MEMBERS: ........Marion Parker Margaret Krueger Emma Ludwig Margaret Maclntyre Clara Trandurn Ruth Hansen Elizabeth Graham Marion Parker Lillian Mack Esther Mills Arminda J. Mowre Elsie Nies Agnes Prussman Inez Artis Lola Weast Dorothy Besse Dorothy Robinson Iva Simpson Edith Smirl Bertha Spitzer Margaret Swears Sylvia Wallace Edna Walters Lois Warren Myrtle Whitesides Cynthia Whiting Ruth Williams THE POLY REVIEW OF THE YEAR'S ACTIVITIES. In the Fall of 1909, Miss Lucy Mudd, private secretary to Mr. L. T. Eaton, and Miss Nellie Barnes, being of the opinion that one woman's literary society tended toward the reduction of this important phase of school life to a mere name and created an unwieldy group without the spirit of rivalry to encourage progress, sought the remedy in organizing a number of active young women into a literary society, naming it Aristo, which means The Highest and Best. The ideals of the order have ever since been to make this the true ambition of its members and they have in the main succeeded. Nor has it been alone for the good of its members that it has justified its existence but with the birth of the new society was created a new life of activity amongthe literary societics in order to keep pace with their younger sister. Last year unusual progress was made by the society in that its members together with its brother organization, The Pioneers, won every scholarship offered by the institution, and of the eighteen girls on the honor roll, thirteen were Aristos. Among a goodly number of entertainment given, Every-girl , a humorous morality play, was best. It was given by the Aristo society and was splendidly rendered. This year the society was organized with thirty-three members, additional recruits have brought this number up to forty. Every Friday night, we have very homey, cozy times with original essays, readings, music and plays varied. Several good plays have been given to the public and student entertainments such as the Aristo-Pioneer fair and Hallowe'en party, events that added to the enjoyment of life on the campus and made the society a potent power for the school's welfare. On October 14, this society paid its last installment on the share pledged toward the gymnasium fund, being the first of the organizations to make good. VVe have been royally entertained by faculty members in their homes from time to time. We have already begun to furnish the Aristo Club and Literary room in the Conservatory building and look forward to its early use for our meetings and social gatherings. ARISTO SONG. fTune-Eli ,Yalej VVh0 ranks first at the Polytech? A-R-I-S-T-O. When there's anything doing, we're always on deck, A-R-I-S-T-O. This is where we have our fun, A-R-I-S-T-O. When the long week's work is done. A-R-I-S-T-O. Chorus: A-R-I-S-T-O, Aristo, Aristo, A-R-I-,S-T-O, Aristo, Aristo Brothers we have the Pioneers. Pioneers, Pioneers. Whom we always greet with song and cheers. Pioneers, Pioneers. What kind of a school would the Poly be? Polytech, Polytech. If it wasn't for the 'Risto society. A-R-I-S-T-O. MEMBERS: THE POLY THE ALPHA LITERARY SOCIETY MOTTO: Always Loyal and True. COLORS: Red and White. FLOVVER: Bitter Root. FIRST SEMESTER Myrtle Hagerman ............. Winifred Watkins ...... Eldora Kiehlbauch ...... Mary Everett .............. Charlotte Coleman ......... Miss Iva J. Thomas ......... Helen Ahoe Francis Blair Bernice Baker Josephine Bessette Myrtle Constant Francis Clark Gladys Dickey Doris Deffebach Lillian DeFreis Daphne Foubert Catherine Hamley Edna Sorenson Rita Ward OFFICERS: SECOND SEMESTER .......,Pres1dent.......... .......Vice President....... ......Secretary........ ...........Treasurer............. .......Sergeant-at-Arms......... ....Myrtle Hagerman Marie Leckey .......Eldora Kiehlbauch ..........-..Mary Everett .......Charl0tte Coleman Miss Iva J. Thomas Isabelle Holton Myrtle Hagerman Margaret Hays Eldora Kiehlbauch Lydia Larson Marie Leckey Eva Martin Viola Martin Marguerite Moore Sadie Powers Pearl Robinson Helen Sweetzer Opal Shy Grayce Shiell Margaret Williams Winifred Watkins Miss Iva J. Thomas Mrs. E. T. Eaton Mrs. C. H. Coleman Miss Emma Johnson Mrs. H. E. Hagerman Mrs. A. O. Kline Rhea Kline Miss Evelyn Gross Mrs. A. H. Davies Mrs. H. A. Loring Mrs. Constant Blendine Hays T THE POLY REVIEW OF THE YEAR,S ACTIVITIES The Alpha Literary Society has the distinction of being the first woman's literary society at the Polytechnic and it was for that reason that it was named Alpha, meaning iirst. But as an organization, it has not been content solely with a chronolog- ical preference-the aim of each member is that it be iirst in every branch of school activity. In this, it has been first in the truest sense of the word. The purpose of the organization is to advance the literary as well as the social side of the student body, and in particular the school days of its own members. It also ke-eps up the cordial relationship with the Eagle Literary Society-its brother organization. As a permanent part of the institution, it is the earnest desire of the individuals as well as the organization to be of every assistance possible to the Polytechnic in its every venture. T Several public programs have been given during the year just past, the first one being given in Prescott Commons in October, and the Community Sing later. By the latter, sufficient funds were secured to make possible the payment of the balance due on our gymnasium pledge. K The Alpha Ball on November 8 was a decided success and occasioned quite a novelty in the social life of the school. The Alphas attired in men's clothing escorted the various members of the Aristo society to a dancing party held in Prescott Commons. After an evening of unusual good time, dainty refreshments were served and the Alphas again played the gallant and escorted the Aristos home. The second public program was especially memorable in that Mrs. Coleman, one of the dearly beloved honorary sisters, presented us with an Alpha banner, a beautiful flag designed by Miss Emma Ludwig and made by Mrs. Coleman. Q PF II nz THE POLY ALPHA SONG fTune-Spanish Cavalier and Solomon Levib The jolliest society-the bunch that sets the pace- It is the lively Alpha Lit-the first in every race. Our meetings every Friday night are full of pep and cheer. And when we call the public in, our fame flies far and near. And when we have our picnics on the rimrocks' airy heights, The gayest crowd a-going is the Alpha Lit.-by rights. No matter if, as Freshmen, Juniors, Seniors, Sophomores, Our song among the boulders' mass reverberates and roars. CHORUS: CTO the chorus of Spanish Cavalier.J Oh, Alpha so dear, for thee we've no fear, For loyal and true we shall be When school days are done and our places are won, Our hearts then shall sing of thee. The Eagles are our brothers true, and brave and staunch they stand, In contests with the Pioneers, a tried and trusty bandg With pride we'1l watch them soaring high to literary fame, While we, their Alpha sisters gay, are doing just the same. The pretty, bright and lively girls are Alphas every time, And when the world shall call them forth, to dizzy heights they'll climb. Then wave our Alpha banner to every breeze that blows, Fling to the light, the red and white, which ever brighter glows. CHORUS. -A. H. D. THE POLY 's Su Y. M. C. A. Our organization has been one of the best during the school year. Its success was due largely to our officers, of which Virgil D. D. Reese was president, Victor VVard, vice president, and J. Dunkin, secretary and treasurer. Our faculty also showed great interest in our activities by taking charge of different groups for Bible study. We were during the year occasionally favored by the presence of some of the best speakers in national Y. M. C. A. circles. Among these were Mr. Eikelberger, Mr. Cheely, Judge Rennels, Mr. Cohagen and Van Aiken. These men came to us on a mission that promises to do a great deal for us in the future by the establishment of what is known as the Four-Square Idea in the Institution, a proposition which aims toward the development of the young man along the four different channels which go to the making of a perfect man. Several stag parties have been given during the year which gave a pleasant time to all and added materially in bringing us together into a fellowship of Christian service and fraternity. During the year, we have identified ourselves with the progress of the Institution by providing some new athletic equipment for the gym- nasium which has proved a wise investment on our part and greatly appreciated by the student body. We are looking forward to next Fall with keenest anticipation for the new Y. M. C. A. building will then be completed-it is said it will be one of the finest in the west. THE POLY Y. W. C. A. The Y. W. C. A. fills a place in a girl's life that nothing else can fill. lt is possible that We do not realize the truth of so bold a statement now as We will later when We look back upon our school days and see the part it played in the light of Life's experiences. The Billings Polytechnic Y. W. C. A. was organized in 1914. Each year it has grown in numbers and in strength until now there are thirty- six students and seven faculty members enrolled. Our object is to promote true womanhood and high ideals, to main- tain and extend throughout the school life a strong, high, moral sentiment, and to bring the students into a closer Christian relationship. Occasionally the lady members of the faculty conduct our meetings. Some of the most interesting ones are as follows: Bigness, by Mrs. Krueger, with special music by Charlotte Coleman, one by Miss Gross with a solo by Mrs. Davies and the reading of a beautiful poem entitled The Song of Our Syrian Guest, by Miss VVallace. Perhaps the most beautiful of all was that given by Mrs. L. T. Eaton at her home the evening of December 15, which was pervaded by its association with the Christmas spirit. It Was then that seated about in the home circle of our president's family We listened to Van Dyke's Wonderful story The Other Wise Man, after which dainty refreshments were served and We hurried to our dormitory soon to be on our Way home. We have had a number of social evenings, and The Kids' Party given by the Advisory Board was one of the greatest of the season. We had ample surprises, teas as Well as hikes and picnics for our ideals aim at a Four-Square development, instead of a mere devotional exercise. THE POLY Miss Brown, the district Y. W. C. A. secretary, spent a few days with us in October. She had separate conferences with Cabinet and organized the Advisory Board. The girls showed their appreciation of her visit by giving a tea in her honor. Other good speakers with us this year were Miss Shirk of the Billings Y. W. C. A., Mr. Cheeley and Mr. Eikelberger. Every Tuesday has been set aside to the Y. W. C. A. for the sale of pop-corn, home-made candy, cookies and the like. In this way, we hope to secure the necessary funds to send two delegates to the North- western Student Conference at Seabeck, Washington, August 26-Sep- tember 5. OFFICERS FOR THE TERM President ................... Vice President ....... Tlreasurer. ........... .- Secretary .................................... Inez Artis Margueritte Bollinger Ruth Hansen Clara Trandum Chairman Devotional Committee ....... ......... E dith Smirl Chairman Missionary Committee ....... .......... V iola Martin Chairman Social Committee .............. ......... M iss Sylvia Wallace Devotional Advisor .................. .......,.. M rs. Margaret Krueger Membership Advisor ....... Service Advisor ........... Missionary Advisor ......... Helen Ahoe Francis Clork Charlotte Coleman Gladys Connors Elizabeth Graham Miss Evelyn Gross Lena Hogan Myrtle Hagerman Alice Harding Mrs. Ada H. Davies MEMBERS: Edna Johnson Eldora Kiehlbauch Lydia Larson Esther Mills Lillian Mack Eva Martin Dorothy McMorris Mrs. M. A. Maclntyre Elsie Nies Lola Weast W'inifred Watkins Mrs. Mrs. Mary Eaton Iva Jane Thomas Agnes Prussman Cynthia Whiting Margaret Williams Ruth Williams Marion Parker Martha Reinhart Iva Simpson Margaret Swears Edna Sorensen Helen Sweetzer Grayce Shiell THE POLY' THE POLYTECHNIC HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION. God made a heart of - - gold, of gold, Shining and sweet and true: Gave it a home of fairest ' mould, Blessed it, and called it- You. ' -Robert W. Service. The Polytechnic Hospital As- sociation was organized during the Fall of 1918 when the Flu swept like a tidal wave over the nation. Fearful lest it gain a firm foothold in our student body as it did in many schools and colleges, the Institution secured the services of Mrs. Myrtle Henderson, a trained nurse. Through this timely precaution we were able to prevent any possible cases of Flu from becoming more seri- ous and kept the campus practically free fI'0H1 the Plague- MRS. MYRTLE HENDERSON When the epidemic had seemingly run its course, the Institution as well as the students were loath to part with the services of this wonder- ful woman and the association was formed as a means of continuing her indispensible services. Officers were elected from the students, who took over the management of all financial and equipment details. The officers for the year were as follows: Otto Kielbauch, Marie Leckey, Clara Trandum, George Holt and Mrs. Henderson. The association has been without a doubt the wisest venture of the year-many a girl and boy has received its blessing to say nothing of the lives it in all probability saved. It has furthermore prevented many small ailments and saved every member many times his small assessment in doctor bills. It is an institution of which we are exceedingly proud, but most of all are we grateful to the kind and loving woman whose tender care ministered to us in our suffering. Volumes might be written yet We can thank her best in these few words: God bless you, Myrtle Henderson, for your untiring devotion to your trust, for the kind and loving heart of you, Sweet Angel of His Infinite love. THE POLY THE CAMP FIRE GIRLS The Camp Fire was started in 1911 by Mrs. Guiller of Lake Sebago, Maine, to meet the needs of her girls and their friends. This movement progressed rapidly and March 17, 1912, it became a national organization. The purpose of the camp fire is to put romance, beauty and adventure into every-day life. lt seeks to develop a home spirit among girls and make homely tasks contribute to the joy of every-day living. The Camp Fire movement was first introduced at the Polytechnic in October, 1917, and was given the name of Crow Lodge in honor of an Indian tribe living in this valley. It consisted of eighteen girls, with lVIiss Emma Ludwig as Guardian. This year has been the greatest in its local history and many a girl has been benefited both mentally and physically by joining the Camp Fire. The watchword of the organization is Wohelo, taken from the words Work, Health and Love. Ceremonial meetings are held once a month and business meetings twice a month. At the cere- monial meetings each girl wears her ceremonial gown and takes some part in the program. Many hikes have been taken during the year which have proved beneficial to each member. Nothing appeals more to the healthy girl than these long hikes in the open country for its brings her into a closer relationship with Nature and with herself. Crow Lodge has been further distinguished by adopting a little French orphan who has suffered from the war. In this act, it hopes to exemplify the highest ideals of the order and make up to the little one in a small way for its terrible loss and handicap. Each girl also expects to donate a book to the Polytechnic at the close of the year as a kind remembrance of love to Alma Mater. YH A if -ff? 75 lv-at THE POLY BELIEVE While you can laugh at the world and its wisdom, And smile with love in your eyes, While there are those whose truth has not vanished, Like clouds in the blue surnmer's skies, Believe in the good, that like seeds in their earth beds Lies dormant and waiting to grow In every heart, though wrapped in a husk coat And buried neath deep drifts of snow. While you still trust in the word of a brother, Whose hand clasp is warm and sincere, While sympathy touches your heart with its magic For another's sorrowing tear, Believe in the real man that God once created- The highest and truest and best- The form that the Great Artist saw in perfection That lived at His mighty behest. While you can feel in all nature about you, The beauty that wakes in the Spring, While your impulses leap at the sight of the rainbow, And thrill to each note the birds sing, Believe in yourself, as a verse in God's poem In rhythm and reason and rhyme, Expressing His Trut'n in harmonious measure Of Music, of Life, and of Time. -A. H. D. THE CROW LODGE CAMP FIRE W ,. Q x ' . 'F . 2' 'G I - F Q . .' I gi ' f , 0 I. .7 l i Q A 1.4 Viz' E1- v fy -A 2 ii'il'l2 ' 3 A - ,7 4 Q. fa 5 'lag ' 5 2. - , f y ' I QL H: '. ,ay ij, .,. gm! fixl . 1 . 'I f ..,. Si K K Misa Ewa ITM! l.uclwz1r,GQuYfHAn.l- 4-L--ysinsiyfdwd M0YCIUQTifC Bolirllfef, P195 Q,,A, , - .--pocacfm onfas Eldom Hielhbauoh, V496-Pres,,,-'. -.,, -Wynonahv Ml1ff'CfHdC1CI'f'Vld!'T, TQ-gasurgrpv L I-A4 . ,CXW23-,gg LolhVVe..1Af,f, S7Erc.refa.M! 4 gt, 0,1-Q -, uMQyqgfz.5. E.hZfKt'f'EI'1 Graham, Scrigeziryb -L Q. . - Mixmpov IVA Sil'71P50I'l ,,,-W ,,,- ,4Wyg.m,5, EVA MAFUYX ., , , , , ,Q,M.1Anngha.fyq ' 'Viola Mmm- ,i , . -M , ,5?W,,,l..gyhi P lzu-clue riie Moore, f- , ... .. -Afvlevaev E 1 ' Mwfmpcuker .A h' 'L ...,-., .npemQs au. l f3ermc,e Ufxkewx -:4.4f'1s'r7nef',o5k.x 1 , E , l fdiifxxfn-l'rf.A ,, - , -'-,L..,4lO Ct., A , Q ,vQY01i?E-uhh , , ,Q Quoskd 5Wf.fonaHffA UMR Hmnsfnl f. figfiffnrihai. 1 feimworvnsnn. A' . 3 A E if A LAE E ' , f W WOHELO ' Q1 X 25 li I1 IS Sunni Q I II r u u m u r n v u I ll n w II I v u r u n u n u n a THE POLY OUR ATHLETIC POLICY. Athletics have always, and still remain one of the leading features cf the Polytechnic. In previous years, the Poly has at all times put forth creditable teams, those defending the Green and Gold this year have been no exception to the general rule. It may be truly said of this year's team that they have attained the highest and 'best in the world of sport. ' It is, apparently, the custom in many institutions to develop the individual and out of the sum total of such endeavours organize a team. Sometimes, a good team is turned out in this manner but rarely. Even in cases where a winning team is thus produced, there is something lacking-it is the motive. The desire thus being to turn out a winning squad, the highest ideal of athletics is lost sight of, which is usually perceived by the kind of game such schools play. But with us, it is quite different-we go into athletics, not solely to win, though we usually do, but back of it all our motive is to build up the physical being of our entire student body for it is only in the healthy body that we find the sound mind. Such being our motive for being in athletics, it must necessarily follow that we do not spend our entire time on a group of individuals known as a team. Our entire student body must go out for some form of athleticsg there are many different branches so that if a boy has no desire for one, he readily finds another that is more to his liking. We also have more than one team in a given branch so that if a boy is not good enough to make the first team, he can easily find one more fitted to his ability. This gives to the ambitious but possibly untrained young athlete, a chance to work up from the ranks until he shall have obtained the highest. We are strictly opposed to offering scholarships or reductions to athletes known as ringers -our teams and the honor of playing on them are for the bona fide student and we will not do as many schools do, cheat him out of his right to represent us for the sake of a championship pennant. We have found the military department of the Institution to be a valuable aid for developing the individual and the team. With the splendid morning drill known as military calisthenics to gradually build up the muscle tissues of the body without the danger of an overstrain to say nothing of the positive indirect results of livening up the brains by the swift and complicated changes of the exercise, we have a ready and receptive subject to whip into shape as a player for any branch of athletics. The forced marches and numerous other branches of the military training contribute largely toward the devel- opment of the well-poised man, which is the first essential of the athlete. THE POLY The year at the Polytechnic isopened in the Fall by the advent of football. The students are arranged according to classes which contest among themselves for supremacy. A careful supervision of these teams is given by the coach and trainers and from them is chosen a first and second team to defend the school's athletic ambitions. However, we do not lose sight of the lads who were not chosen at the out-set for it is even quite possible that some mistakes have been made in the first culling, and it has ofen been found necessary to make further selections. Having this in mind, we organize complete schedules between the men's literary societies and the several companies in the battalion. These games bring forth the greatest enthusiasm and often times develop stars of which the Institution is justly proud. The same policy is followed in basket ball, training for which begins as soon after Thanksgiving as is practicable. Our gymnasium is large and especially adapted for basket ball playing, and to this fact we attribute to a large extent our success in this branch of athletics. Basket ball is, indeed, King with us ,calling, as it does, for the utmost in strength and endurance, our health being built up, as it is, by military training, we are well able to meet any team of the same class in the state and acquit ourselves with honor. But we do not rely alone on outside games inasmuch as good teams must travel far from place to place in a state as large as Montana and towns so widely scattered. We have followed the custom for many years of organizing a tourna- ment of our own, between the various classes, societies and companies, as in football, and this gives everybody a chance to engage in this delightful sport. Beginning the Spring term, track and baseball are taken up but usually as an inter-society or inter-company event, inasmuch as our season is short, closing as it does in May. However, a Triangle Event between Montana Wesleyan, St. Charles Academy and the Poly has been arranged to be played in Helena this spring. 1 - THE POLY ,, v f- , l J 'Q o . Q M, E -, - - .,, X .., , 'E' ,nm QQ: , X :JSF r. .. ' - wwe- THE FOOTBALL TEAM. Come-a-Veevol Come-a-Vivo! Come-a-Veevo, Vivo, Vum! Come-a-Seven! Come-a-'Levenl Come-a-Rickety-Rackety Shackety-town ! I Who can put the Poly down? Nobody! ! THE POLY THE 1918 FOOTBALL SEASGN. Football season opened with hopeful prospects for a strong and winning team, and a stiff schedule with good games. The spirit of the school ran high with anticipation and the most painstaking prepara- tions were made. On the call for material, the boys turned out with a will and among them was some mighty good material. In the group were six veterans of the last year's teams, together with many of the hopefuls from the old second squad. There were enough other aspirants for the complete organization of two other reserve teams. Little wonder then that Poly looked forward to a winning eleven and hopes would surely have been justified had it not been for the fact that about the time the squad was to start out on its schedule the country was over- taken by the ravages of the flu. This copped the situation and all the games in this part of the state were called off by the board of health. ' The weeks that followed were bitter ones, weeks of suspense and disappointment. We expected every week to find the situation improved to such an extent that football schedules in the state might be resumed. but throughout the country the plague increased and finally when winter set in, we were still without a game to our credit. Through it all, the men were faithful and practiced with the same old pep,' and spirit that had characterized them from the beginning, refusing to believe that there might not be a break in the situation. We continued in preparation for this possible contingency until after Thanksgiving, when the postponed Montana Wesleyan game was called off. This proved to be the last straw in our load as we had looked for this game to console us for the year, that school being one of our principal rivals. But inasmuch as the season had advanced so far and other teams throughout the state had disbanded, we did also, hoping to get an early start in preliminary basketball. Right End, Ruden. Left End, Burges. Right Tackle, Kiehlbauch. Left Tackle, Kngble, Right Guard, Leitner, V. Left guard, Lano. Center, Donahue. Left Half Back, Nichols. Right Half B3.ClK, BI'OaC1lJI'00kS. Quarter Back, Husemeyer, C, Full Back, Husemeyer, W. 'J THE POLY WILLIAM HUSEMEYER, COACH It would be manifestly unfair were we to go to press without a word of appreciation being said concerning William Husemeyer, our capable coach and ardent advocate of the clean game. While but a student in the Institution, Mr. Husemeyer assumed the responsibilities of coach, it having been found by the Directors ab- solutely impossible to find a suitable man to act in that capacity be- cause of the war's demand for that type of young men. By his capac- ity to win the respect and admiration of his men, Mr. Husemeyer taught them not only the game with its many tricks and technicalities but by his own love for high standards in sportsmanship instilled into the hearts of all, the ambition to play the game and play it on the square. Mr. Husemeyer began his football career as tackle on the Poly team of 1915 and displayed an unusual ability to master its fine points and constantly shifting action. He returned in '17 where he again filled his old position with credit to the Poly and with honor to him- self. Of his work as coach during the past year, too much cannot be said for while we were deprived of the privilege of matching our strength with any outside teams, we feel assured that we had through his efforts a well drilled machine that was able to play a snappy clean game. Of his ambitions for us, we can honor him most by quoting his own words, The first thing to be taught in football is clean play, the doing away of unfair tactics, not just playing to Win-but develop- ing a clean, wholesome eleven that cannot even be accused of dirt. OPR PROSPECTS FOR 1919 While we might seem a little early in making a prophecy for next year for our next year's football team, still we have several reasons for believing that we will have an excellent team, one which will give us every reason to be proud. In the first place, now that the war is over, the young men whose education was interrupted by being called to the colors will have re- turned from the camps and from France. Many of these will resume their studies as already We have 'found some evidence in tho fact that four of our old boys have re-entered school., The army has made husky fellows of these and they will make excellent material, even a few of them giving promise of future athletic prowess. Secondly, we are expecting a very large enrollment with the Fall term as our corres- pondence with prospective students vouches, the erection of a new THE POLY dormitory will give us a greater capacity for men students which is sure to bring many more here than we have had in past years with our somewhat restricted accommodations. Then, too, unlike many years, we find that many of our best and promising material was in the lower classes and with but a few excep- tions these expect to return to school in the Fall. The pent-up pep and ginger from the past year with its yearning to match strength with our rivals has added an almost unquenchable zest to get back into the game. As the morale is as important to a good team as it is to the proper discharge of duty in a military company, we feel assured of the best from these veterans. ' We further have high hopes of obtaining a coach of considerable reputation with whom we have been corresponding and should we be able to secure his services, we could no more doubt the future than we do ourselves. Really, We have every reason in the world for being encouraged over the prospects before us and so it is that we have felt it necessary to speak of it here. If we have seemed to be presumptious and pos- sibly dreamy. we hope our readers will excuse the fact when the past year with its disappointments is reviewed. Football is to our student body almost as necessary as food and drink, the splendid spirit that has cheered our many teams to victory through a hard season awaits with pleasure and anticipation the advent of another season when with new life and energy the Green and Gold will charge the lines of her ad- versaries while from our side lines will come the old time cheers. Qs .ll P1 9 THE POLY THE POLY IN BASKETBALL The basketball season opened with wonderful prospects, there being six members of the 1918 team as a nucleus and a group of unus- ually good new material. An early start due to the abandonment of football also lent its aid to the development of a remarkable squad. Williarn Schlagenhauf undertook the responsibilities of coach and with his keen understanding of the game and natural ability of leadership, it was little wonder that the camp of the Green and Gold was alive with anticipation of a successful season. Coach Schlagenhauf was an advocate of the same style of play introduced here last year by Coach Markham so that the team had nothing to unlearn but straddled into harness with improvement the ambition of all. The team showed unusual pep and spirit from the very begin- ning and in this they were backed by the entire student body and faculty. Practice was faithfully attended by all regular team men and there was not an evening when more than a goodly number of subs were on hand feverish in their desire to be given a chance. It was not surprising then that from the first matched game, the Poly took everything by storm, playing nine games before it was obliged to reg- ister a defeat. Of thirteen games played, ten were victories, three of which fall to the credit of the second squad. Two extended trips were made during the season, one into Wyoming and the other to Helena. The game with Montana VVesleyan College at Helena requires a special mention being the only game requiring an additional period of time to decide the winner, each team up to the time tied with a score of 30 points. During the additional time Montana Wesleyan scored seven more points and Poly three, the decision going to Montana Vfesleyan as a result. Of the work of individuals too much cannot be said, each played his position and played it well putting into the game all the snap and vigor of a veteran. Earl Ruden as captain of the squad showed an ability of generalship that was worthy of that of a college team and by this tact and easy manner with the men covered a ticklish point that might have made trouble. In his position at Forward, he brought a like skill and many a basket in the sum total of Poly scores are to his credit. Carl I-Iusemeyer, a veteran of last year's squad and generally ad- mitted the star of the Poly aggregation held down his Forward with honor to the Institution. WVhile we expected much of Little Husey we were in no wise disappointed so that when the grand total of Poly points was registered, we were not surprised to find that Carl headed the list with a total of 89 points. Otto Kiehlbauch, another veteran, continued in his old position as Center, a position in which we have neverifound his equal. In many a game, the final decision is rendered to the team whose Center has been the more active, so it is not unfair to conjecture that much of our success lies in the fact that Otto filled his position like a gigantic cat, alert and alive to every demand of his important position. THE POLY .ini 6 . 1 Qi Q L JL E Lil T T VY ' QQ Q3 I HUSEMEYER. w. HUSEMYER, c. RUDEN THE POLY 1 DONAHOE LANO KIEHLBAUCH BURKES 1 . . THE POLY Jack Donahoe at his Guard was invincible. He brought into his play all the characteristics of his make-up. Determined, scrappy, and unyielding always, the Poly goal was adequately defended at all times and every basket made against us had a history of struggle behind it in which Jack had fought his best. The word quitter is unknown to him and you will never find him unwilling or unable to take his medicine even when it means rough-handling. Bill Husemeyer is made of the same stuff as Jack, a little less fiery perhaps but where he lacks the fire, he makes up in good sound judgment. The best all-around athlete of the Green and Gold, one who loves athletics in its wider, broader sense, for its lofty ideals and purposes, the Wonderful record of our basket-ball team is largely his. Its clean record of fair play is the product of his preachings. We are proud of Big Husey's record as much as if it were our own. Harold Lano was also one of our best, not only from a point of skill but as an exponent of Polytechnic ideals. Of his ability there is no doubt and to those who watched him through the season there is but one opinion that there is a great future in store for him in the bas- ket-ball world. Better still, he will be with us again next year and it is to him we are looking to continue his good record and make the Polytechnic team well known throughout the State. Slim Burks takes great interest in athletics of all kinds. It is little to be wondered at as he seems to have a natural ability at making the team. Holding down one of the guard positions and also available as a Forward, Slim shows Irish pluck in his every move. He is always in the thick of the melee and it's always the Irish who Win. Like a true son of Old Erin, bluff or rough-stuff doesn't phase him but he sticks to his post and the hard knocks only help him win. Throughout the game his happy smile is apparent and no turn of events can wipe it off, we are only surprised that he can stop singing long enough to play. INDIVIDUAL SCORES FOR THE FIRST TEAM No. Games Played Field Baskets Free Throws Total Husemeyer, C ......... ............. 1 2 37 15 80 Ruden .................. ........ 1 3 31 5 67 Kiehlbauch ..... 12 24 0 48 Husemeyer, XV ....... 10 17 1 35 Lano ..................., 13 17 1 35 Burkes ......,..... 12 13 1 27 Donahoe .................................................... 12 3 0 6 VV'e also had a good second team which is essential to the making of a real first. Their record is perfectly clear, winning three games and losing none. In this squad were Albert Holt, Jake Dunkin, George Van Horne, Wayne Ford, Jim Voges and Mederic Jones. We are mighty proud of our reserves and look forward to next year's season when with the passing of many of our this year's first team players, these men will take their places and we are sure that the training re- ceived this year will enable them to hold our good record if not sur- pass it. THE POLY Besides the first and second teams, there was also a Midget team made up of the smaller boys. While it did not seem to have the same success that marked the bigger squads, we have our reasons for feeling that the lads who served on it have the makings of good play- ers and as time passes we are sure that some of these veterans will be holding down positions on the Poly first squad and acquitting them- selves with honor. A good team is not made in a day but it is the con- tinual drilling in harness and the working together that makes the real squad. These young fellows will come to it in good time and though this year's record is a trifle discouraging, we absolutely refuse to be- lieve that there are not real players among them. OUR BASKETBALL RECORD December 13-Poly ,..,.....c.i,..........i,..,i,,....... 12 Crow Indians.. January -Poly f2ncll .,,c...... ........ 2 6 Park City .....v.. January Poly .,.,........,.i,.,i... .,...... 3 2 Joliet ............,. January -Poly t2ndl ..,.,..... ........ 3 2 Park City .,...... January Poly ..........lc...,., ..,..i.. 2 7 Joliet .,.......... January Poly ,....,........ ..,..... 2 3 Worland ,...,,., February Poly .......... ......,. 2 7 Y. M. C. A .i... February Poly .......... ........ 2 6 Worland ........ February 15-Poly i..,..,... ........ 3 3 Crow Indians February 19-Poly ',,..., ........ 1 3 Billings H. S. February Poly ,,.....,...... ........ 1 3 Wesleyan ...... February 21-Poly ..,,,,.,,,.,,.,i..,,., .,..,,,. 3 3 Wesleyan .,.... February -Poly t2ndl i......... ........ 2 4 Y. M. C. A ...... Poly ,,,,,,.,,,,,,.,,,,,,.,,.,,,,,l,,,.,,,,,,,..,,,.,.,,,,,,,,, 321 Opponents ................ .......... 2 21 WILLIAM SCHLAGENHAUF, COACH VVe wish to express our appreciation of the untiring efforts of William Schlagenhauf, the Polytechnic Basketball coach. He brought to the game all the loyalty, skill, and learning of an enthusiast of this great sport. In ability to handle men and mould material at hand into an organized unit, he displayed unusual talent. 1 Basket-ball, perhaps more than any other game except football, calls for team work, Mr. Schlagenhauf had the ability to make this dis- tinctly understood by the men and the exceptional good feeling be- tween team and coach perfected a unit that played together as one many with his perfect understanding of the duties of each individual player, the squad was so developed that it seemed a complex machine, each part of which did his work without a flaw. But a coach may have all the ability and still be lacking in enthusi- asm. ln Mr. Schlagenhauf, we can safely say, it was his most outstand- ing characteristic. He was interested in thekproduct of his work not merely as a matter of professional pride but from his heart came a love for the work. The men realized this and responded to it, they were loyal to him and every demand he made of them-truly he made the Poly team and the Institution very grateful for his efforts. THE POLY TRACK. We go to press before the track season opens and while there are many contingencies that may interfere with our plans, still it will not be amiss to review here what those plans are. In the past few years, Track and Field Sports have been dormant at the Polytechnic. This is largely due to the fact that our Spring term closes early and with it all there is that uncertainty of the weather in this country during this season of the year in which this sport holds sway that nothing very definite can be done. However, there has been an insistent demand on the part of the students that we undertake representation and we have gladly acceded to those very reasonable and praiseworthy demands. In estimating our forces, we .feel confident of being able to make a creditable showing. There seems to be an abundance of material on the campus and certainly there is the desire to go into it to win. It may thus be that the Green and Gold will again be a prominent ex- ponent of this ideal sport and toward that goal we look with pleasure and anticipation. Among those who have already signified an intention to go out for the team are Husemeyer W., Husemeyer C. Burks, Leitner V., Def- febach, Donahoe, Ruden, Kiehlbauch and Lano. There are doubtless many others who have not yet reported. Training will begin at an early date which will for a time be limited to a somewhat advanced form of calisthenics such as are used by many colleges for preliminary crew training. These exercises put the athlete in splendid condition and harden him up to a point Where fatigue is almost impossible. The athletic field, long hoped for, is well under way, the track is already constructed, and the football field and baseball diamond are ready for use. A modern stadium is planned for spectators, and it is hoped that this structure will be ready for our athletes of 1919-20. The building will have accommodations in the basement for all teams, and will be equipped with dressing rooms and showers. Very fortunately, at this time, the Polytechnic has secured the services of Lieutenant C. O. Woodworth, U. S. army officer, who is himself a splendidly trained athlete, and physical director. His work has been proved in the officers' training camps and we con- fidently expect to make great progress in all phases of athletics under his expert management and training. Lieutenant Woodworth is a young man of unusually pleasing appearance and manner, having won the respect and friendship of students and faculty from the very be- ginning. Besides his athletic work, Lieutenant Woodworth has had special medical courses and is at the head of biological science at the Poly- technic, as well as the commandant of cadets, since Major Hagerman's departure. THE POLY S If-A ..ttM:tLAz.aaRJ J - 52 THE POLY .X lu' X N 0. ll SN .im p ri l ?X 1 x I .5 Q N I 4? Q k . .,i-,,.Q. ' -, g?- vi? x LL. The military department of the Polytechnic is not a fad, neither is it an experiment. Born of a patriotic desire to serve the government in its hour of need, by teaching American boys about to be called into service the rudiments of military training, it has grown to be a perma- nent and important arm of the Polytechnic, the back-bone of its disci- pline and the heart of its life. When the clouds of war first settled down upon the Nation, love of service in the patriotic heart of lst Lieut. W. B. George, U. S. A., prompted him to organize a number of our boys into a military com- pany in anticipation of an early call to the colors. Lieut. George and most of his first cadets are now in France or, like him, have just re- turned but the foundation he laid at the Polytechnic grew under the loving care of the patriotic workers until now a fine Battalion of Cadets drill daily under competent officers and respond to every duty of a busy day to the call of the bugle. It was often times a discouraging struggle for though the best was sought in Commandants and high salaries offered, the school ever rec- ognizing the government's greater need gladly released each in turn from his contract to serve in our armies. Neither was our battalion at any time a part of the S. A. T. C. receiving pay from the Federal gov- ernment, but the institution itself paid the enormous cost of its up- keep, believing that reward would come in the knowledge that in the promotion of the military department we were doing our Mbit. 9 S6 THE POLY MILITARY TRAINING IN GENERAL Some years ago, there was quite a wide divergence of opinion re- garding military schools and military training. There were quite as many arguments brought against it as there were defending it, though reviewing those objections as we do now with the lessons of the great European war before us, no sensible person can help but see how in- sipid and foolish they were. Even those who were most opposed in those days are hearty advocates of such training now. For that rea- son, we will not waste time in argument for every patriotic mind will agree with us that it is the only training for the youth. The only ques- tion is, then, where shall the boy get his training? Unfortunately, there are many institutions which call themselves military that are anything but that. True, the boys wear uniforms and drill several times a week. But we speak with knowledge when we say these semi-military schools are worse than none at all. The military department of the Polytechnic is not of the wooden soldier variety---it's the real thing. The lad registered at the Poly lives a military life from the moment he gets up in the morning to the time he goes to bed and every duty of the day is controlled by bugle call. Moreover, the American boy dislikes any sham or pretense and he is quick to recognize the false from the true,-he doesn't want to play- he wants what rings like gold, it is only when he finds a thing to be what it is represented that he takes hold with devotion to his cause and it is then and then only that the military qualities of efficiency, punc- tuality and honor are instilled into him and he responds to discipline like a man. Our course includes close and extended order movements, signal work both semaphore and wig-wag, first aid work, service in the field under service condition including out-post, advance guard problems, and all that goes to the Service of Security, offense and defence. In the spring, we organize the corps into engineers. Field and road sketching, map drawing and reading is taken up and the simpler prob- lems of bridge building and trench digging are taught. In this way, We strike at the practical side of the work and are not content with dress parades. We aim to teach the boy lessons that whether he is ever obliged to serve or not, he will find of estimable value in every walk of life. The boy loves the instruction and even those least adapt- ed to a military life take hold with surprising earnestness of purpose. AS A PHYSICAL TRAINING The military training so far as its application to the physical man is concerned is unsurpassed by any that has yet been devised. West Point calisthenics which are used in nearly every military school in the coun- try are especially adapted toward the building up of the body and its muscle tissues. No one part of the body is developed at the expense of the others but every muscle is brought into play resulting in a well developed all-around athlete. It further makes the movements of the man subservient to his will and as quick as the flash of the lightning. In short, it combines every quality of the well poised youth making him lmovsin among his fellows for his quickness of movement and alertness in ac ion. THE POLY At the Polytechnic, we strive to get the most possible out of this training. Immediately after Reveille each morning, the companies line up under their respective captains. There follows a thorough ex- ercise in all of the movements of the calisthenic drill. When Recall sounds twenty minutes later, our cadet is thoroughly awake to the day's work and is limber as an eel. During the winter we emerge from the simpler movements of the calisthenics to the intricate ones, calling forth his utmost attention to do correctly and finally, as his muscles harden and his brain grows nimbler, when mind and muscles have learned to work together, we take up Butt's Manual, a strenuous series of exercises that spells the last word in physical drill. It is a beautiful sight to see the battalion go through these exercises and so well drilled do the men become that it is not an uncommon sight to see many drills in succession, without a mistake to mar the work. AS A MENTAL TRAINING VVith all that has been said of the physical training, as much more can be said of the mental, for as the body is developed by the calis- thenics, the mind also becomes tuned to every demand made upon it, but it is not alone of the calisthenics that we speak. The young soldier learns many things of inestimable value, perhaps first of all is effi- ciency. The military system demands that everything done have its time and place. Under the direction of his officers, the cadet learns this and learns to do it Well. As he advances in his work, he becomes an officer and with that duty comes responsibility. This is but another form of efficiency being but a few elements in advance. As such he becomes a leader of other boys and whether it is a squad, mess, platoon or company that he has charge of, he learns to handle men and become responsible for them and their duties. Some of our seventeen-year-old lads have advanced so far in this line that they can be trusted to ful- fill the most exacting duties. He furthermore forms habits of obedi- ence, love of law and order and a wholesome respect for those who are the exponents of the law. We venture to say that the boy who has had military training has better chances to be a good citizen than the boy who has had none. ANOTHER VIEWPOINT OF BENEFIT TO THE BOY It need not be pointed out, that when the United States was drawn into the World War, the country was miserably unprepared for the struggle not only in lack of equipment but in that there seemed to be such a dearth of good officer material. The boy, who at that time possessed military training had a better chance to be of service to the Nation as well as an opportunity to serve in a higher position than the boy who lacked it. It is possible we will again be confronted with the same problem, do you not owe it to yourself and your boy to fit him for a good position in Uncle Sarn's service? 112 THE POLY n 4. 4 TN-Q-.Nm ., in ,,. . - A RECEIVING THE COLORS r.:...::...Q, 1 '..-.-,,,,k ,.....,.,.. , . ' -L ,. ,.., NEW O. D. AND OLD RELIEVING A SENTINEL ru- I 'D THE POLY 113 INSPECTION GUARD MOUNT COLOR GUARD AN ouTPosT . 5 2 xx-..,,,.v: x.z! I 0 an W! A GOVERNOR STEWART CALISTHENICS THE POLY THE MILITARY DISCIPLINE Discipline is necessary to the well being of any group whether it be the town, county or state, in which case we call it law, or whether it be the school where we call it discipline. As a manner of discipline, it is ideal. We have our regulations, which are necessary for the suc- cessful institution to live by. Infractions of these are punished by de- merits, these at the end of the week are computed into hours and the same are cancelled by extra fatigue duty. Thus there is no chance for impartiality or unfairness-each boy gets what he has coming, no more, no less. He both sentences and punishes himself and he alone can con- trol it. Any danger against false reports is guarded against by the in- troduction of the explanation. In any case, where a cadet may feel himself aggrieved by a false report or a case where he feels that an ex- planation in the eyes of the Commandant would result in either a can- cellation or reduction of the sentence, he puts into writing what his ver- sion of the matter may be together with any facts that may not have come to the Commandant's attention. The Commandant goes over these Explanations and if satisfactory in his mind, dismisses the com- plaint. If further facts are necessary, he often calls for a hearing on the part of the officer reporting and cadet thus making possible no chance for a miscarriage of justice. More serious offenses are usually dealt with by Court Martial, by public reprimand and in extreme cases restriction to school limits is invoked. However, it is our purpose to inspire the student to do good work through hope of reward and by possibility of promotion rather than by driving him to submission by fear of extra duty. We have a carefully worked out plan whereby a man not receiv- ing demerits for an entire month is entitled to a merit to be credited with his scholastic merits in the Dean's office and the student receiving the greatest total of merits for the school year secures a scholarship in the institution. Such cadet is also privileged to wear on his cap a stripe for the specified month and it is surprising how hard a student will work for the privilege. The matter of discipline is also assisted greatly by our system of averaging demerits in with other grades in the promotion of a cadet thus insuring ourselves that the men who stand highest in ranks are the same men, who when they were privates knew best how to obey. PROMOTIONS Promotion in the Polytechnic Battalion of Cadets to any rank or grade comes as a recognition of faithful service together with excel- lence in military drill and science. As soon as the battalion is organ- ized in the Fall, vacancies are temporarily filled by old cadets and by officers of the year before who have returned to school. As soon thereafter as is practicable, an examination-is given to any who are eli- gible. These examinations cover the rudiments of military training, such as the School of the Soldier, the School of the Squad, and the School of the Company, also a general examination on school regula- tions and management of the company. The aspirant's record in stud- THE POLY ies, demerits and his general military bearing and deportment are aver- aged and his mark or grade is given accordingly except for the fact that no commissioned officer is made as a result of the examination. Following the appointment of these officers, several months elapse before another examination. In the meantime the Command- ant gives a series of lectures covering different phases of military work including problems in minor tactics. Shortly following the Christmas recess, another examination is given and all of the above named points are again taken into consideration together with an additional grade called efficiency. This determines the final rank of different officers and an order is published appointing them to their positions. It is a great event for the boy to be named in the order and the conscientious labor exercised by him to secure the honor is a matter of great pleas- ure. From the time a boy receives such a position, he rapidly develops into a person of responsibility and trustg he also seems inspired with a capacity for doing things. Very few of such have to be reduced to ranks for later incompetence-they become almost by magic the life blood of the military system. MILITARY HONORS For the conscientious student and the boy who is anxious to excell among his fellows, the military department of the Polytechnic has many attractive features. Besides the matter of promotion which we have just gone into as well as the special service stripes for clean records, we have many other lines of endeavor, first of which is our policy of holding every year during the Candle-light Supper festivities a Crack Squad drill. For months, the several companies will be en- gaged in choosing from their number the four best drilled cadets and when the drill-down approaches you will find four young fellows from each company in the very pink of military excellence. Each mem- ber of the winning squad and its captain receive a bronze medal as a trophy and the company sponsoring the winning squad twenty-five points to its credit as the crack company. Later in the year, we hold a competitive drill between individuals, the winner receiving a beautiful medal and his company is credited with twenty points as above indicated. In this case the spirit is again that of the company and loyally do its members support their repre- sentative. It is a matter of considerable moment among them and adds greatly to the spirit of their work. Other prizes and medals are The Most Soldierly Cadet and The Most Worthy Cadet, each of which are high honors and considerably sought for. Neither of these are determined by a single action but are the results of a continued observation of the entire year. Winners also credit their company with points toward the Crack company. Credits are also awarded to the Best Drilled. Company and the company leav- ing its barracks upon demobilization in the best condition. The sum total of these credits going to the determination of the best company which is recognized by the dedication of a banner to the event and the privilege of being named Color Company for the ensu- 1ng year. THE POLY WHAT COMPRISES OUR COURSE IN MILITARY SCIENCE. It is our purpose to give the Polytechnic cadet a comprehensive knowledge of military work both in theory and in practise. This is accomplished by means of lectures and exhaustive study of the Infantry Drill Manual, Moss' Manual of Military Training, Applied Minor Tac- tics, and Shcrrill's Topography where adaptable to our purposes. The lectures and classes held in these subjects are during the winter months leaving the Spring term open to practical demonstration. Our drills comprise both close and extended order movements, sig- nal practice, Butt's Manual exercises, West Point Calisthenics, Bridge Building, Map Reading and Sketching, Advance Guard and Out-post Duty in the field together with numerous hikes under represented con- ditions. We advance from squad and company drill to battalion ma- neuvers and lay special stress on the ceremonies known as dress-parade and guard mount. We also go into the matter of Interior Guard Duty during the Spring term utilizing Friday nights for the purpose so that we may not in any way interfere with the students' scholastic duties. The course is a very interesting one throughout and though we hope that there will never again be occasion for our boys to take up arms, we believe that it is best for us to be prepared and especially the boy himself who is in a position to benefit by it. If he is never called upon to use the knowledge we endeavor to teach, he will never regret that he has it since it will be useful time and again in no matter what walk of life he may enter. There will always be some lesson that he can use in every day problems since military training goes to the heart of every problem and the solutions worked out are always the simplest and most practical. tttttttttt THE POLY THE A COMPANY CRACK SQUAD THE CRACK SQUAD The Crack Squad Drill given as an event on the Candle-light Supper Festivities' program resulted in a victory for the A company squad by a close margin, the final score being 67W to 5272. Both squads did excellent Work and it was no disgrace to B to be beaten. In fact, to the inexperienced eye, there was but little if any difference, while many left the hall with the impression that B company was the victor. Both Captains Deffebach and Broadbrooks deserve credit for the excellent training manifested and for the many special features intro- duced by both into their drills. In this the men also deserve a Word of praise for the members of both squads had spent many an extra hour of drill and had in many Ways sacrificed their own pleasure. The personnel of the squads was as follows: A Company- B Company- Captain Deffebach. Captain Broadbrooks. First Sergeant Kiehlbauch. Quartermaster Sergeant Young. Sergeant Burkes. First Sergeant Harrison. Sergeant Donahoe. Sergeant Brocious. Corporal Knoble. Corporal Dapper. THE POLY THE BATTALION COLORS An important event to the cadet body was the procurement of a battalion flag. As an organization, the battalion had long felt the need of a banner of special design and as battalion drill became more and more a part of the day's Work, the need increased to a crying one. With that Wonderful spirit and morale so characteristic of the corps, it was not strange that the cadets themselves found ways and means to secure the coveted emblem. A design had been made by the commandant some time previous and it was unanimously urged by all that he secure an estimate of its cost. This being finally received from a manufacturer of military goods, the members of the corps each contributed what he felt his cir- cumstances permitted and the beautiful emblem became the property of the battalion. When the flag finally came, the cadets with one accord requested Mrs. L. T. Eaton to present it to them. It Was a great evening when the corps lined up at Tattoo and listened to the voice of their dearly beloved teacher as she explained the meaning of each symbol. As it was unfolded before them, a hush of appreciation ran through the ranks, and proud hearts swelled as the possession of the beautiful ban- ner Was made known to them. They are proud and happy as they march behind it for in it is spelled the lofty ideals of the Polytechnic. A salute, I cry, to the colors, I cry to the green and gold, Blent into one beautiful banner To inspire the young and old. Forever to noble and earnest lads, May the unified colors call, And if ever they cease to symbol such, Please God may the colors fall! . Wx MRS. L. T. EATON THE POLY COMMISSIONED OFFICERS .i 1- - s K.. 1 . ,- Mfg' NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS THE POLY FAMOUS VISITORS FOR WHO-M REVIEWS AND INSPECTIONS OF THE CORPS OF CADETS WERE HELD. The Battalion of Cadets was singularly honored by several visitors of Nationwide fame during the past year. These attentions will live in the hearts of all who participated as great and glorious events, for it was then that these men, whom all the Nation honors bridged the gap in station to be one of us. One of these men has departed now from his life of usefulness to the Nation and sought an eternal resting place in a greater happier land. It is of his visit, therefore, that we at this time treasure the tenderest recollections. , Col. Theodore Roosevelt visited us on the 6th of October during the time of his last speaking tour. He came to Billings in behalf of a great cause and his hours in the city were limited, yet like the true and noble heart of him, he found the time for a few words with our boys and girls. The battalion was drawn up when he arrived and after a brief inspection, he favored us with a little heart to heart talk in which we gleaned a great deal of good, wholesome advice, Then taking each of us by the hand, he bade us a cheery good-bye while through our ranks came a feeling hard to express-we had met a great man and it had left its imprint on us all. During the month of January, we were favored by his Excellency Governor S. V. Stewart, the great and noble war governor of our loved Montana. VVe had had sufficient drill to give his Excellency a recep- tion worthy of his rank and after the battalion had been duly presented. to him, the Governor made an inspection of the corps. Following, we passed in review before him. After the review, he expressed the desire to witness a battalion drill, which we were delighted to execute as we had grown to be well-seasoned soldiers and were happy for the chance to win his approval. We closed the drill by forming in close column while the Governor gave us a short address. He expressed himself as more than well pleased with our work and praised the Polytechnic for its patriotism in providing for the instruction. Speaker of the House Belden and Captain Balsam, the Governor's medical aide, accompanied the Governor. Our latest visitor was none other than the Father of the Poly- technic's military system, Lieut. W. B. George, who had just returned from France. Not a lad among us who doesn't idolize him and he is not a stranger to our thoughts, veteran of many a bloody battle, proud wearer of the Croix de Guerre and the French D. S. O., suffering still from wounds, he told us the story of the war as he had lived it and how our brave soldiers fell. It was something higher than human love that we put into our drill that day and when he praised us, can you find a fault--well, if some of our eyes weren't quite dry! THE POLY POLYTECH ! tTune of Dixiel I. Three miles from Billings, friendly city, Where live men both wise and witty, Look away, look away, look away, Polytechl Nestliug near the rimrocks tow'ring Hard by fields and orchards flow'ring, Look away, look away, look away, Polytech! iChorusJ Oh, we'll wish we were at Poly Ten years from now For loyalty and honor standing, work and boost for Poly. Hooray. Hooray, We'll sing and dream of Poly. Hooray, Hooray, Our hearts are still with Poly, II. There's a gallant group of khaki soldiers, Silver buttons on their shoulders, Look away, look away, look away, Polytech! When Uncle Sam wants them to light They'll know just how to do it right. Look away, look away, look away, Polytech! tChorusJ III. VVe laugh at trouble, scoff at danger, Care to us is total stranger, Look away, look away, look away, Polytech! We're friends and comrades ever loyal Nothing can our pleasure spoil. Look away, look away, look away, Polytech! tChorusJ A. H.D THE POLY THE BATTALION ORGANIZATION Maj. H. E. Hagerman, Commandant of Cadets tit? STAFF Captain Harry M. Hazzard, Battalion Adjutant. Captain Virgil D. Reese, Battalion Quartermaster. Captain Edmund Nichols, Jr., Provost Marshal. NON-COMMISSIONED STAFF Sergeant Jay Munro, Battalion Sergeant Major. Sergeant John McCarroll, Senior Color Sergeant. Sergeant Theodore Young, Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant. Sergeant Harold G. Lano, Junior Color Sergeant. A Company- Captain John Deffebach. First Lieutenant C. Husemeyer. Second Lieutenant VV. Husemeyer. First Sergeant Otto Kiehlbauch. Sergeant Sergeant Sergeant Corporal Corporal Corporal Corporal Iyra Burkes. B Company- Captain John B. Broadbrooks First Lieutenant V. Leitner. Second Lieutenant Crouter. First Sergeant C. Harrison. Sergeant Brocious. Geaorge Holt. Sergeant Donahoe. Grant. Sergeant Shorey. Knoble. Corporal Dapper. Smail. Corporal Curran. Houston. Corporal Rosenlieb. Ruden. Corporal P. Mieke. tit? SIGNAL CORPS Second Lieutenant E. Micke. tit? BUGLE CORPS Sergeant J. 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Y ll -a x tx x k i-I X, . f f, N X fx j Zf,,n,, .1 Y :Q 4 7 ' t' L f fr ,V 3' gM 'A?gM Q' Q' QUIQZZZQN I. ., , V 4 5 I ' ' ET QP FV I 5 'E' WW 5 5 E 2 44 5 5 FT E 2 A E E E 5 54 E 5- g L S 2 5 5 2 E 5 'Q E 5 -X ? S 6 'T' 13. Eg E QWIMLKQ Wlllllhf Maxis E- 5 2 mmmuuv 17M-HAZ z A Hd. 1 THE POLY BUTTERFLIES Lovely, tlitting butterflies Darting in the sun, Shining with God's golden daylight Till your flight is done: Giving freely of your beauty, Asking but to live In the fragrance of the blossoms XVhich their nectar give. Thoughts of God are butterflies, With opalescent wings, Gleaming in Immortal Beauty, Whence their being springs, Gladdening the silent spaces In the garden of the years, Hovering over human frailties- O'er their hopes and fears. We are, then, just butterflies, In God's glorious day, Glowing with the joy of Truth Which cannot pass away, Let us learn to give as freely, Love and service true, While we live in God's green garden 'Neath His heaven blue. -A.H D THE POLY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES O-F THE POLY DURING THE WAR Social activities at the Polytechnic have been unusually lively and memorable this year. Overlooking the vista of the past two years of war when every social gathering was marked by some thread of sorrow for absent ones, relief that the Great War was over was nowhere more marked than in social events of our life with the knowledge that the absent ones would soon be with us again. So it has been with us. VVith free and happy hearts, we turned once more to our parties and dances and we have enjoyed them more because in the years preceding we learned to appreciate the true mean- ing of our friendships. We have had many enjoyable events this year, the faculty has been liberal with us and joined in our many good times. To their hearty support and participation we owe a great deal for the successful conclu- sion of every festivity. With that memory, we have been able to turn from our play to the homely tasks of our everydays with new hearts to labor. Realizing that in this brief article it would be impossible to do full justice to our many good times when we read of them in after years, we have devoted the following pages to a more complete resume of this phase of our life at the Polytechnic. Though we place it here in our book for ourselves-to strengthen, perhaps a failing memory, we have other motives as well. Wherever this book may go-to the hands of some old Grad, sitting, perhaps under the canvass of his tent in France, or mayhap on the harvest fields of our dear Montana, in the schoolroom, home, of busy city office, it will bring sweet memories of other good time gatherings under the Green and Gold. Or should it come to some seeker after knowledge, may it be a beacon, lighting the way to our school where we have learned that he who plays hardest, learns best. 2 THE POLY g THE PEACE CELEBRATION The usual group assembled in the chapel hall on November 7th, 1918. Little interest in the coming service was shown, school affairs were being discussed in hushed but audible voices, letters were being hastily scanned, one minute would suffice to tell about mother or dad or the latest doings at home, or perhaps about that brother in war- ridden France. With Mr. Eaton's announcement that he had something of impor- tance to disclose an air of attention was assumed. We have just re- ceived word, he paused impressively, that a treaty of peace with Ger- many was signed. A dead silence prevailed. It was as if a pen of restless animals had been suddenly turned to stone. Muscles swelled and grew taut, breathing became forced and the dizzied mind could scarcely grasp the statement. A few seconds passed and the tension broke, eyes brimmed with tears and sobs mingled with hysterical laughter which was drowned by a medley of shouts, whistles and the resounding clap of hands. The first storm of acclamation wore itself out and died away with a few tardy signs of applause which of themselves called forth a new demon- stration more clamorous than the first. This in turn lost its fervor only to burst out anew in a last wild tempest of applause. As a fitting conclusion of the glad service, prayers were offered and every heart throbbed in concord with the spirit of thanksgiving. A song followed which rivaled that of the blithest sky-lark. A com- mittee was at once appointed to plan an appropriate entertainment for the evening. With characteristic American spirit they resolved to give something which would be the greatest joy to the whole school and at dinner it was announced that in the armory, beginning at eight o'clock, would be given the Victory Ball to celebrate the most joyous event in the annals of modern history. Little studying was done that afternoon, nor was it expected. Eve- ning came and preparations were made for the fete. Time flew on swift wings until all had reached the armory with its proud array of flags and pennants. Disorder reigned until the blare of the bugle heralded the approach of the National Colors in the hands of the stalwart Color Sergeant escorted by the two guards. At the entrance to the hall, they presented arms, then turning to the right, they faced the Poly Service Flag with its gold stars of sacrifice and its blue of service which though not as glorious were none the less noble. The cadets marched the entire length and breadth of the hall and finally led the Grand March which in all its sinuous course expressed the spirit of exultation and triumph that was ours. The music struck a livelier air and happy couples whirl- ed away in an ecstasy of joy, mingling in brilliant, shifting confusion like a galaxy of fanciful butterflies in a flower bordered garden. THE POLY A long list of well chosen numbers followedg during the short in- termissions the National Anthem of America, and those of her war-torn sisters, France and England, were sung. The last notes of Home, Sweet Home were finally played and the happy throng took its way homeward. The next day came the disconcerting news that it was all a mistake, the Armistice had not been signed and the stubborn enemy still battled in retreat. Rumors of peace were heard on every hand but nothing positive came to confirm their statements and the days drifted into their accustomed routine. Then one morning staid old Kimball hall was aroused by the dis- tant report of guns, shrieking whistles and clanging bells. Snug cots were vacated in haste as startled occupants rushed to the doors and Windows. Many wild conjectures were made but nothing definite could be learned, interest slackened and soon Slumber resumed his reign until the stars began to fade, heralding the approach of day. Almost upon awakening a thrill of expectancy of something superb in its significance warmed the veins of even the most composed and be- fore breakfast the glad tidings of verified peace spread like wild fire. A full holiday was granted and preparations made for something special for the evening. It was finally decided to have W. W. Gail come out from the city and give the students a talk on the true significance of the event, and so it came to pass that we closed the eventful day listening to a most clever speaker who made the evening a most enjoyable one. After his talk, we joined in games and refreshments until a late hour when the crowd gradually dispersed as the last strains of the beloved Virginia Reel died away. -L. M. THE THANKSGIVING BALL As the company entered the wide doorway of the Armory the first sensation was that of entering a new, unexplored domain, the second was of pleasure and comfort, in the surroundings. A huge flag, the em- blem of America's clear atmosphere, blue skies and brilliant dawns, hung in undefiled beauty on the north side of the room. Boys arrayed in the splendid uniform of the Polytechnic cadets were gathered in groups about the doorg girls in gay evening frocks, like bevies of vari-colored butterflies just freed from their silken pris- ons, flitted here and there or settled in seeming content upon the prettily draped seats along the wall beneath Old Glory. The Poly service flag, suspended in undulating folds from a con- spicious place at the east end of the hall caught the roving glance of the happy throng. A thoughtful few paused in their merry chatter perhaps to realize the great significance of those stars of service and a feeling akin to sadness may have enveloped them as their glance met the gold stars indicating the supreme sacrifice of the Poly boys who had given their all to make possible a spirit of thanksgiving for future Americans. ! THE POLY Presently, the notes of the Grand March pierced the din of the tumult and happy couples assembled at the foot of the balcony steps and followed the leaders in a dignified yet joyous march which stirred many a heart. With light step the first couple led down the full length of the hall, where they swung to the right, the second couple turning to the left. The leaders of each column met at the starting place and turning, marched four abreast, followed by the jubilant procession like some royal family with its gorgeous retinue. Presently, the procession resolved to its original form, then divided into single column, the girls turning to the right, the boys to the left and marching in such formation made the letters UU. S. Other notable numbers were those bearing the titles of the four school societies, also a Camp Fire waltz. Refreshments were served by the Hospital Association and finally the memorable party came to a close, everyone happy in the realization of a perfect Thanksgiving day. Q Qi 531 I1 I1 i '-Q THE POLY THE CANDLE-LIGHT SUPPER The Acorn Ten years agone. there gathered round the board, A group of eager souls, on learning bent. No service fine, nor harvest's lavish hoard Did they demand, nor more than good will lent. Yet cheer and heartiness did much abound Beneath the candle's flickering light. The simple purpose here its impulse found To grow and flourish into nobler might. And thus, in swelling waves the spirit grew, And ever stronger, higher soared until E'en Fortune breathed in every breeze that blew Toward that brave stronghold, nurturing human skill. And now beneath the rimrock's sheltering care, A group of colleges like busy hives of bees Is clustered on the campus. green and fair, Among the fields, and lanes of growing trees. So, once each year, remembering those first days, We lay aside the covering from the board, And reverently, and with the breath of praise. We eat the simple fare those early times afford. The while the candles fiicker, blaze and glow We catch again the spark of dauntless Mind That makes great oaks from tiny acorns grow. And Inspiration watts us far to realms yet undefined. -A. H. D. THE ANNUAL BANQUET Ten years ago, where now the stately buildings on the Polytechnic campus rear their proud proportions, Science Hall and four dormitories were the only structures. The west end of what is known as D dom- mitory served as a dining hall for the few students and teachers, who under severe handicaps and with very scanty conveniences, were as- sembled for work. But some one has defined a college as a teacher at one end of a log and a student at the other, and thus have many famous universities begun. Thus. at least, was the Polytechnic's humble origin. The plainest of food and the simplest of service were the rule and the inevitable high thinking of Emerson's famous phrase must have been the result for the students who Went out from the Polytechnic during those first years have reflected much credit upon their Alma Mater. They come back year by year for the Annual Banquet to gain renewed inspiration for the Work into which the world of affairs has called them. Here, they glimpse again, as in their golden youth, the vision of the ideals that they have sighted from the lofty peak of exalt- ed thought which they could mount so easily in those impressionable years in school. For, one evening quite a decade past, in the west end of D dormi- tory, the first meal was eaten on the Polytechnic campus, and each year since that first meager candle light supper, the students and faculty have reproduced as nearly as possible, though necessarily on a larger scale, the semblance of conditions which prevailed at the first breaking -m 130 THE POLY of bread. It is a solemn ceremony, entered into with the spirit of reverence and preserved as a precious tradition, occuring each year on the first Friday following the 29th of January. Thus, on the 31st of January, 1919, the tables in Prescott Commons were denuded of their covers, tin cups and paper plates were laid at each place and cheap illmatched utensils were placed beside them. A sandwich and a pickle was each one's portion. All light was ex- tinguished except that of the flickering, fluttering candles that stood in sparse rows down the center of each long table. V Into this subdued and extremely ascetic looking banquet hall, the distinguished guests were led by young girls in simple frocks, then the members of the faculty and many of the students seated themselves in hospitable fashion, and last of all, in perfect military order and pre- cision, marched the khaki uniformed cadets to their places in the east end of the hall. During the meal, Robert Shipley gave an interesting personal reminiscence of the first meal at the Polytechnic and Mr. L. T. Eaton spoke of the significance of the ceremonial as a tradition. The guests were then ushered to the Armory where an exciting drill was held be- tween Crack Squads of A and B companies for the award of bronze medals. The guests then returned to Prescott Commons for a later banquet, symbolizing the contrast between the early years at the Polytechnic and its subsequent development. Rev. North was toastmaster for the even- ing and the splendid program was enjoyed quite as much as the delight- ful banquet. Many of the students responded to toasts as well as some of the many distinguished friends of the Polytechnic who were our honored guests. The party closed at a late hour marking the tenth birthday of the institution as a memorable occasion, a strong power today in the State of Montana, the exponent of higher education for the boy and girl of our prairies. ANNUAL FACULTY GAME March 17, 1919, is a date never to be forgotten. On this day the Tenth Annual Student-Faculty Baseball game was played in which the Students beat the Faculty by the score of 8 to 7. The game looked like a run away victory for the Students up till the eighth inning, the score being 8 to 1. In the eighth inning the Faculty got ambitious and made six runs, bringing the score up to 8 to 7, still in the Student's favor. During the first half of the ninth the Faculty did not score so the last half was not played. THE POLY Several stud their champions. Team- Faculty ..,.. Students ...... Faculty- Roy MacDonald Bill Husemeyer Dunkin Schlagenhauf Grant Leitner Mr. MacDonald Mr. Krueger Ward ents were selected by the lady Faculty members to be SCORE BY INNINGS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0- 7 1 2 0 3 1 0 1 0 'F- 8 LINE-UP Position Catcher Pitcher First Base Second Base Third Base Shortstop Left Field Right Field Center Field Haynes substituted for Grant in the eighth inning. 11 'x- F ae- Tf g ,gg f -'Students Ruden Husemeyer Donahue Burkes Lano Carr McCarthy Polk Shorey Total THE POLY N 1 a I i q H1 an I P ,li K K t? 'N HMM: zmul M-J, v . Z ft Passing from the solemn silences of the night and its shadowy illusions one stepped into the Armory, aglow with light. A merry crowd was gathered there. Tall booths were being given a final touch, preparatory to receiving their stocks of attractive refreshments. An almost intangible air of rivalry made its presence felt by the hushed, earnest words of little knots of persons belonging to different leagues. The feeling seemed strong between the opposing literary societies but was scarcely noticeable in the Christian associations where members of each society met in a common consciousness of friendliness. Near the door and to the left stood a large, rather crude booth, signifying the spirit of the Pioneers. Crisp, golden-brown cones topped with drifts of most delicious ice cream might be obtained there. A little further on a huge capital A reared its peak against the railing of the balcony. Its rich maroon draperies silently proclaimed it the booth of the Aristos. Various kinds of tempting home-made can- dies were for sale there. Sauntering aimlessly on to the opposite side of the hall one might have regaled himself with steaming cocoa and spicy brown doughnuts from the Alpha booth. The bright red and clean white of the decora- tions formed a striking, yet pleasing, contrast with the dull brown walls. A faint alluring odor reaches the nostrils and going on, one beheld a mystic caravansary of the far East nestling in the corner. Its dark draperies combined with the aromatic perfume of burning incense to produce an indefinable lureg visions of indolent, yet crafty, almost brutal, Turks dwelling in a voluptuous temple filled the mind of the onlookers and created an abnormal desire to enter the strange shelter. Inside the lights shed a soft warm glow where languorous Turks re- clined in luxurious ease. Soft impassive music floated up, completing the picture of sumptuous richness. A THE POLY Still under the spell of the compelling Turkish atmosphere one emerged in a haze of unreal pleasure. Suddenly a glorious sight stands revealed. The national colors fall in all their triumphant grace over a dainty arbor where the mem- bers of the Young Women's Christian Association stand in readiness to provide generous portions of inviting salad to any who may desire. The next and last booth, that of the Camp Fire girls was gay with bright blankets and the trappings of Indian maidens. Cakes of various kinds, all alike in their delicious flavors stood in proud array, tempting all who passed. Clever and original playlets were given, much to the amusement of all. ' The Aristos led in a short, lively skit called Mrs. Macintyre's Saturday Morning. The usual house-meeting is called and slowly responded to. Girls are sent to bring deliquent ones with undesirable and laughable consequences. It finally ends in a rush when Daddy Ward appears. The girls seek hiding places like a covey of startled quail. ' The Alphas presented a play in which four supposedly trust-worthy students are caught in the act of skipping campus. They are question- ed sternly as to their motives and answer with grave simplicity that they could not resist being in such congenial company. TheMajor enters and dismisses his disgraced officers with withering sarcasm, ending with And we want no more of this girlingf' Mr. Johnson developed a case of acute Springitis and was operated on by the efficient surgeons of the Pioneers. A clock, an immeasurable length of string and several other unexpected objects were extracted, thus relieving the unhappy sufferer. A miracle of transformation was wrought when Doctor Pill ad- ministered to a woman cumbered with an intolerable load of fat and her bony companion who writhed in discomfort among downy cushions. Each attained the cravedfor form of her sister after a huge dose of the learned physician's cure-all. Justice cannot be done to all exhibits put before the amazed eye that Saint Patrick's eve. One might have wandered on in blissful ignorance of many of the confusing attractions had not the strain of a waltz animated and set the feet in rythmic motion. -L. M. 1 .1 if l. - . 4 THE POLY ., f 1 'X QI! . NX CRA? v' TRDUP EAGLE-ALPHA PLAY His Uncle John tA College Play in Three Acts with Prologue.l Persons of the Play: Mr, Jack Sanderson .,,.,...,.,.,..........,...,.....,.,.........,,.....,....,.,...,. ....... J ohn Deffebach, Jr. Nell Holmes Sanderson this wifej .....,.......,........ ...... C harlotte Coleman Mr, John Van Courtland this Uncle Johni ....... .,........ H arry Hazzard Mr, Bert Allison this Friendj ................,............ ........ R alph Langston Miss Lucy Harrington ....,.....,.w.. .v..... G ladys Dickey Nubbins Goodwin ......,,............. ,...... E dmund Nichols Mrs. Slattery this Landladyl ....., .V...l.......,.......,.... .,.... M a ry Everett Synopsis: Prologue: Mr. Van Courtland's law office, one morning in June, 1900. It's an ill game of poker that blows nobody any good. Act I: The buffet sitting room of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sanderson's apartment, Drake University, one morning in November, 1900. All is not lost that's falling. Act Il: The same, the afternoon of the same day. Well, brother, I am bobbed. Act III: The same, the evening of the same day. Well, I have seen a Junior play at last. Produced in Poly Gym, May 24th, 1918, under the direction of Arminda J. Mowre. I THE POLY ARISTO PLAY Everygirl A Humorous Morality in Two Acts. Cast of Characters: School Bell ............ ..............,......,...........A.... ......... M a rie Henry Question Mark ......, ....... E dith Smirl Doleful Dumps .,..,.,... ................. I nez Artis Exams ....................... ..,..... C ynthia Whiting Nothing ...,.......,......... ........ F auntie Surrette EVERY GIRL ......., .........v.......................................................... M eta Griffin VVish-Slang ........ .,................, Q ...,.v......,......,......,,.......,...,......., C lara Trandum The Clique ....,,., ....... lv lay Tl'llSSl6l', Helen Robinson, Blanche Golden Jealousy ......... ........................,..........................................,. E dna Johnson Hate ............. .....,... A lice Harding Love .........................................,.. ....,..... I va Simpson Loyalty ...v............,..... Q ................... ....... R uth Hansen Alma Mater tPolytechnicJ ........ .e........,......,....,....,......., A lice Cody Laughter ....................................... ......,,............. ll Iargueritte Bolinger Little Dunces ......... ...,.,. R uth Williams, Eldora Smith Popular Girl ........... ....,..................... M argaret Krueger The Flirt .................... ........s.......................... I da Lougee The Athletic Girl ......... ........ A gnes Prussman The Grind ................... ........ E mma Ludwig The Story of the Play Every Girl, who has just had a bad time with Exams is now absolu- tely in the power of Doleful Dumps and wishes she did not have to go to school. Doleful Dumps, in order to keep control over her, gathers around her Slang, Jealousy, Hate, and the chorus of dunces. They try to keep Every Girl in their power but Polytechnic calls her and led by Love, Loyalty and Laughter, the plotters lose their power over her and lose their own desire of ill-doing to work in harmony with the spirit of the school. Presented in the college gymnasium April, 1918, under the di- rection of Arminda Jacqueline Mowre. I l l l l Il l Il l Il l Il l I ll l l ll ll THE POLY JAPANESE GARDEN SCENE ALL POLY CONCERT-ENTERTAINMENT Babcock Theatre-Billings, Feb. 27, 1918. Program PART I. Selection ......., ,.,,.......,..,,...............................,............................ B abcock Orchestra JAPANESE GARDEN SCENE. Moon Song from Opera Mikado ..........................,................,........ Mme. Blondelle Ver Tresse Three Little Maids from School ....,... Misses Harriet Avant, Grayce Shiell, Eldora Smith Song of Greeting .,.,........,.,,..........,................................................................. Chorus Japanese Girls Solo parts-Charlotte Coleman, Gladys Dickey. Chorus-Katherine Kerns, Harriet Avant, Eldora Kiehlbauch, Marion Chatfield, Marie Henry, Meta Griffin, Eldora Smith, Ruth Hansen, Lucile Lowry, Ruth Williams, Helen Robinson, Opal Shy, Marguerite Moore, Josephine Kerns, Iva Simpson. Bird Songs ..................... ....... M ary Frances Everett Siesta .......... ...........,.............. ,.......,................... C h orus PART II. lah Forest Scene from Robin Hood. Tinker's Chorus-John Deifebach, Virgil Reese, Carson Mowre, Wayne Ford, Boyd Slawson, Otto Kiehlbauch, Vale Leitner, Earnest Grant, Ralph Langs- ton, Victor Ward, Aubrey Houston. Bass Solo, The Arom0rer's Song ....................... ........ J ohn Deffebach Churning Song ..........,,..........................,..,.....,...,........, ,..,.,..,,.,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,.,, ,..,,,,i,. I v a Simpson tbl Frolic of Wood Nymph and Brownies. iOriginally arranged and taught and costumed by Arminda Jacqueline Mowre.J Dance of the Brownies .,........................,......................,,,.............,,.,,,.,., ,,,,,.,..,.....,, B ronwnie Chorus Dance of the Wood Nymph ...... ,,,,,,,,.,,,,., V iola Lacey J THE POLY Scene From Ermine Song- W'oman's Dress ..... ........ M arie and Chorus Marie ,,,,,4,-,,,,.4,,,,,,.,.,,,,.,,.,,,.,,,.,,..,,,,,,,.,..,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,.,,,,,,,,,.A,.,,.,,,,4,,..,.......,, Marguerite Moore Chorus-Josephine Kerns, Marie Henry, Meta Griffin, Iva Simpson, Katherine Kerns, Lucile Lowry, Eldora Kiehlbauch, Opal Shy. Piano Solo- Prelude fRachmanioH ........................................,.....,. ........ C harlotte Coleman Violin Solo- Souvenir ......,.,.,..,........... ...,..,,........,.. .......,.... J a mes Gregg Directors: ' Madame Blondelle Ver Tresse, Dean of Conservatory. Arminda Jacqueline Mowre, Department of Oratory. PART III. tab Somewhere in France .... .....................,.,........,....e....... P atriotic Drama in Two Acts Cast of Characters: Pierre Graudet, a Frenchman .....,..,.......,....,,.,....,........ .....,..... H arry Hazzard Madame Graudet, his wife ......... ....... M argaret Cockle Nanon, their daughter ......,......................,... ............. J osephine Kerns Marie, little daughter of six ..,.,.............,,.... ,......i M argaret Deffebach Doctox Montaine, surgeon in French Army ........... ..................,....,..... N orton Goode Songs-tal His Buttons Are Marked U. S. tbl Just a Baby's Prayer at Twilight ................ Little Miss Margaret Deffebach tbl Review of Poly Cadets-Red Cross Drill. Finale- Star Spangled Banner ............................. ....... R ed Cross Girls, Cadets and Guests Piano furnished by A. P. Curtiss Music House. Japanese Decorations by Frank Fuji, Securities Building, Stage Manager, Arminda Jacqueline Mowre. Salutation ................ ................i.....................i.............................................,............ E lizabeth Farnum Playlet- Land of Heart's Desire -Play in One Act. Characters: Maurteen Bruin, Irish Peasant .......................... .....,,, N orris Langston Bridget Bruin, his wife ................,. .,,.,,.,, M yrtle Hagerman Shawn Bruin, h.is son .................... ......... , ..Vernon Ellis Marie Bruin, his son's wife ............. ,,.,,.,,,,,,,, R uth Hansen Father Hart, the Parish Priest ......... .,.,,,,, E lizabeth Farnum A Fairy Child .................,.................... ........ J osephine Kearns Class Will ................ .....,.... M yrtle Hagerman Piano S010 .....,............................................ ......... R uth Hansen Class Prophecy ............................................ .,,,,,,.,,,,, V ernon Ellis Reading- Battle Hymn of Republic ..... ,.,,,,, J osephine Kearns Farewell .......................................................... ........ N orris Langston This concert was presented before a capacity house and was greatly appreciated and praised by the people of Billings. The common com- ment Was that it was presented with a professionalism that was beyond all expectancy. This was indisputably the greatest event of the school year and did much in making the people of Billings realize the ability of the Poly students. THE POLY CLASS DAY EXERCISES Graduating Class-N ineteen Eighteen PROGRAM Salutation-Elizabeth Farnnm. Playlet-- Land of Hearts' Desire -Play in One Act. CHARACTERS: Mourteen Bruin-Irish Peasant ....... Bridget Bruin-His Wife ............ Shawn Bruin-His son ...... ....... Marie Bruin-His Son's Wife .,,.,.,.,,, Father Hart-The Parish Priest ...........,.... A Fairy Child ..................v................................. Class Will-Myrtle Hagerman. Piano Solo-Ruth Hansen. Class Prophecy-Vernon Ellis. ...Norris Langston Myrtle Hagerman ..........Vernon Ellis .........Ruth Hansen Elizabeth Farnum Josephine Kearns Reading- Battle Hymn of Republic - Josephine Kearns Farewell-Norris Langston. ig fsw 0 THE POLY HIPPODROME VAUDEVILLE A spirit of friendly rivalry expedited the sale of tickets to the Hippodrome Vaudeville, which was to be given at Prescott Commons, beginning at eight o'clock on the evening of March seventh. The crowd gathered early, curiosity was rife and the bearers of the tickets were eager to see Signor Deviani Thomsonni, the world renowned, and his matchless troupe. Like an impatient suitor waiting for the appearance of his delaying Psyche, the assembly murmured and fidgeted and then grew quiet as the curtains slipped aside and the orchestra struck into the overture. The music soothed the vague unrest that had arisen and when the curtains closed again the applause was genuine. A slight rush and flurry told the ear what the eye could not see: that the stage was being set for the next number. The curtains parted as the limpid notes of a soft melody floated out and two suprisingly diminutive human forms flitted across the stage. Like fairies sprung from rose-petal couches they danced and bowed and saluted each other with flower twined wands. The audience .lad risen almost as one, they could not miss one tiny movement of those fluttering pink elves. The dance ended as suddenly as it had begun and the crowd resumed seats with such vociferous applause that one of the wee figures reappeared bowing and smiling and finally tossed a kiss as a final parting, then she whisked away, but her image, as well as that of her sister, will linger long in the minds of a surprised and vastly pleased audience. A delightful solo with violin obligato followed, ringing strong ap- plause from the hearers. A short negro dialogue followed. Said Rastus, G'on, show me what you can do. Sambo started easily, gradually working up to the very acme of the clog-dancer's art. His exhibition was well worthy the praise he received and he retired, followed by a tumult of cheers. The string quartet played splendidly and received ringing cheers, as did also a gentle soloist with the violin. The soft liquid notes of a guitar heralded the approach of a lan- guorous young Spaniard. Walking leisurely to the center of the stage, he paused and began to sing. Gently, yet unfalteringly, fell the words of that beautiful old Spanish song, La Paloma. Now swelling, now melting, ever flowing smoothly, magnetically to the fascinating accom- paniment of the guitar, ran the melody. Tho the mind may not inter- pret the words of a beautiful composition it records the sweet tones which seem the sweeter for the mystery of the enigmatical words. So it was that when the young Senor turned, after the last note, the audi- ence sat for a moment, spell-bound, then broke into such a storm of ap- plause as only an enthusiastic crowd may shower upon its captor. So prolonged and insistent rang the encore that the entire hall was darken- ed and the rich voice of the singer rose lazily there in the semi-dark- ness, bringing before the audience the vision of the idle fellow sleepily eyeing his despairing father and yawning at the thought of work. This song, like the first, brought a flood of cheers from the hearers. THE POLY Presently the curtains parted and a scene of old Japan met the eye. Two dear little women seated at a tiny table sipped tea from dainty little cups. Their voices, drifting back, seemed happy and carefree. But presently a faint tap-tap was heard and the hostess admitted Signor Thompsonni, the master violinist. It was time for little Fookey's lesson and she bravely tried to master it. Like a scene from fairy land this vision came and like one it passed, leaving only the pleasant memory to prove that it was not merely a delightful dream. Later came representatives of sturdy old Scotland. With true Highland vivacity they tripped thru the intricate mazes of the noble Scotch dance and retired, followed by profuse applause. Two marvelously diminutive darkies next delighted the eye, not to mention the ear of the assembly. ' They sang original limericks to a droll, catchy air, glancing roguish- ly at each other and gossiped and occasionally tiny hands fluttered in an ecstacy of expression. The act ended all too soon but the appreciative audience was soon regaled with Lil Liza Jane sung in a heavy, son- orous basso with a rather plaintive girl's voice. Several well-earned encores followed and each was well rewarded. Finally, however, the Hippodrome performance ended and the floor was cleared for dancing. Refreshments were furnished by the Camp Fire girls. The evening ended all too soon but all real pleasures pass quickly, leaving only happy memories to dwell in the mind as a painting is put upon canvas to bring a vision of some fleeting scene. -L. M. PROGRAMME 1. Fraternity Overture. 2. Highland Fling. ' Pep and Stick. 3. Vocal Solo ------ Goodby Summer Mme. Blendine Hays Mme. Gladys Dickey, violin 4. String Quartette Artists under Signor Deviani. 5. Clog Dance. M. Francois Knobelle 6. La Paloma Signor Valerio Leitnero 7. Jap Tea Party. Special Oriental Fete 8. Dwarf Minstrels. Local hits, songs, slaps at Faculty. 9. Guitar Jingles Signor R. B. Howardero 10. Violin Solo Mme. Henrietta Evelyn Devereaux 11. Fairy Dance. Tiny and Sister Barton 12. Orchestra - - - Acacia March THE POLY . FAREWELL BENEFIT FOR MAJOR HAGERMAN On the evening of April tenth, at the home of Cadet Captain Nichols, in Billings, Major and Mrs. H. E. Hagerman were the guests of the officers of the Polytechnic battalion. It was the eve of their be- loved commandant's departure for Natchez, Washington, and they wish- ed to show him, in some measure, the esteem and gratitude which he has earned as the head of the military department of the school since Sep- tember. Q ' The party, consisting of Major and Mrs. Hagerman, the Misses Coleman, Thomas, Dickey, Hansen, Terrill and Nies, with Captains Deffebach, Reese and Nichols, Lieutenants Leitner, Husemeyer and Crouter, as escorts, left the campus in cars at six o'clock, for the home of Captain Nichols, where a bountiful feast awaited them. The dinner prepared by Mrs. Nichols, was served in four elaborate courses. The table was beautifully decorated, a large wreath of pink carnations form- ing the centerpiece. Cheer and good-fellowship were the features of the-evening and. during the repast, stories were told of interesting experiences at the Poly. The Major was inveigled into relating, with characteristic humor, some incidents of his college days at Northwestern and St. John's. After coffee had been served, Captain Nichols, acting as toastmaster, called for impromptu talks. Captain Deffebach made the address of the even- ing in which he voiced the deep regret of the entire student body in losing Major and Mrs. Hagerman from their midst. He spoke of the remarkable advance made by the battalion under Major Hagerman's firm leadership and especially, of the high standard of deportment and gianhood among the cadets, due to the commandant's splendid in- uence. A general merrymaking followed the dinner, Captains Deffebach and Nichols and Lieutenant Leitner being the leading spirits of fun. Miss Thomas and Miss Coleman were in great demand for vocal and instrumental music until the carpets were rolled up and furniture re- moved from the floor for dancing, which filled with joy the remaining hours till midnight. Then the company bade farewell and Godspeed to Major and Mrs. Hagerman, expressing their feeling of gratitude and their wishes for future success in their new work. Major Hagerman's work and influence in the Polytechnic can scarcely be overestimated. He has won the admiration, respect and deepest estem of the cadets under his charge, for his principles of fair- ness to all and the standards of honor and soldierly character that he has endeavored to instill into the entire military organization. The fullest fruits of his labors will be manifest as the cadets grow intojman- hood. 1' THE POLY IN APPRECIATION There are moments of peril and doubting That pass o'er youths' heyday of joy, Like clouds, stormy-gray and lowering, That threaten our days to destroy, And to darken the path we must follow To the high estate of man, Toward which we struggle blindly, Essaying broad chasms to span. ln these moments of peril alld doubting A strong hand has led us aright, Pointing our eyes to the mountain peaks, 'Where gleams the pure morning light, Above and beyond the darkness, That broods o'er the valleys of life. A true heart has challenged our honor And won us from unmanly strife. A friendship that warms into being, The loyal and royal in youth, Shall bless our memories forever, And open our hearts to Truth. And so, through the future that brightens into our perfect day, We shall bear an ideal of manhood That cannot pass away. M A. H. D THE POLY 143 Vwlll ll ll llw lll ll l l llI IllQlHQ lI NIl II IIIN IIP II II I THE POLY THE BEE HIVE THE POLYTECHNIC SUMMER CAMP The Boy's Camp The Summer Camp is the boys' delight! Unwise is the boy, who neglects to avail himself of this opportunity if it is at all possible for him to attend. To live for two weeks among the pine covered moun- tains of western Montana in close communion with Nature gives to the student that recreation necessary after a year of hard study in the class-rooms that better fits him for the summer with its heat and labor. giving him a broader insight into life, fits him for severe hardships, and gives him an understanding of Nature's God that he will learn in no other way than by life in the open, cooking his bacon over a camp fire and lying down to sleep under the stars. Of course, one can get this much by himself, but when coupled with it there is a carefully planned course of training, physical and mental, in which the military feature is introduced, the Summer Camp of the Polytechnic gives to the western lad something that he cannot help but find of inestimable value as well as pleasure. A As soon as the Polytechnic Summer School closes, or perhaps to speak more correctly, during its last two weeks, this valuable phase or the Institution's yearly program is ushered in. For a month and more, applications have been drifting in and when the campers meet at Col- umbus to start the long hike overland, it is a pleasure to view the happy anticipation written on the faces of all. Indeed, it were pleasanter still to see them upon their return, two weeks later, when on their way home. we find physical evidences of the hardiest, happiest, brownest and wisest lads that we have ever seen. It is marvelous, the change that is apparent after only two weeks. Last year was no exception to the rule for everyone, boys, girls and grown-ups had the best time of their lives, friendships linked firmly in mutual recollections of pleasant hardships and rollicking good times THE POLY that are bound to live in memory despite future sorrows or joyous festivities. We arrived in Columbus and after some time spent in locating all the boys whose applications had been received whom we identified by the uniforms they had been asked to secure, we repaired to a restaurant in the city before starting on the long hike ahead of us. Though we scanned the menu of the establishment and compared the dishes we saw served to our fellow-guests, we were unable to find anything more tempting than the baked beans. Thus it was that we started our two weeks on the Old Reliable of Uncle Sam's dough-boys but since this was appropos of our venture, we considered it a happy omen. Following the dinner, we held an inspection of packs in order that we might know exactly the extent of each boy's equipment and in case he lacked some article which experience has proven necessary, the want could still be supplied. Finding everything as it should be, we made our departure and the first hour from actual computation of time credited us with four miles. The probability existing that some of the boys were soft, we rested for five minutes, and then again took up our journey. At five-thirty that evening, we had covered twelve miles and were exceedingly tired. We built our first camp fire a mile from Absarokee and cooked a delicious supper over it, after which we spent a little time explaining obscure points to our Hrookiesf' told a few sto- ries, sang some songs, but our day had been a strenuous one so we did not linger but sought the restful security of some nearby hay-lofts and were soon fast asleep. We broke camp at six the following morning and were soon passing through the village of Absarokee, the last semblance of a Village that we were to see for many days. We even felt the meaning of this as the last of the village faded from view and with it came something of our first understanding of the hearts of our hardy forefathers, who year by year left the western settlements to plunge deeper into the land of the Indian and the bison. It was our first real lesson of the land that has so much to impart to man's better nature. We ate dinner four miles below the camp in what is known as Midnight canyon. There we rested two hours and at two o'clock tramped on into camp arriving there about the middle of the afternoon. We were then assigned to tents and as soon as each man had made himself at home with his surroundings, we assembled for the reading of the daily program and for further general and special orders necessary for our guidance during the term. Along the march, the boys had been taught military courtesy, disci- pline and the School of the Soldier, so that when Major Daugherty ar- rived that evening, he was pleased to find that all were ready to take up instruction in the School of the Squad. Each day was filled with further instruction in the military department and we were soon grad- uated from close and extended order formations and began to take the initial steps under service conditions. At the end of the first week, our engineers had constructed a dam over Lost Creek, which made practi- cable a daily swim-something that every boy enjoys and nothing is complete without it. The boys had become so proficient in military work that the following busy routine was found possible: 1 THE POLY 6:00 Reveille. 0:07 First call and line-up. 0:10 Assembly and flag raising, followed by setting-up exercises. 0:25 Tootbrush drill and wash. 0:35 Inspection for breakfast and quarters. 0:-ii Breakfast. 7:20 Assignment of detail for the day. 7:30 Signal drill tsemaphore and wig-wagl. 8:30 Nature study. 0:30 Drill. 11:00 Games. 12:00 Lunch. 12:45 Drill. hikes. etc. 3:30 Swimming. :w:00 Police of Quarters-XVashing. 6:00 Dinner. 7:00 Bayonet drill. 8:00 On your own. 9:30 Tatto. 10:00 Call to quarters. 10:10 'Taps-Lights out. At the end of the first week, the girls arrived at the camp and the young soldiers as they had now become. strapped their packs and with their major left the happy camp to the fairer ones who had come to sunburn their noses and otherwise enjoy the camp which had now been made up-to-date and comfortable in every respect. Little did we think then that the best part of our outing was yet to come but such proved to be the case. From that time on, ours was the life that must have been that of the first soldiers in this region. With our packs on our backs, we marched on and on, pitched camp where night overtook us, and then unrolled our blankets under the stars. We stayed a little longer at our camp three miles from what is known as Wood's ranch on account of the sudden illness of one of the boys. It was a beautiful camp and we would have enjoyed a longer time there but as soon as he was well again, we continued on our way. Unfortunately, Major Daugherty was unable to continue with us throughout the hike. The next morning after we had left the camp just referred to, the major called us together and advised us of the sad news that blood poisoning from his injured hip necessitated his immedi- ate return to Billings for medical treatment. It was a terrible blow 'to THE POLY the party but we could not argue against such an emerg- ency so we regretfully bade him good-bye and continued on our way under the com- mand of our captain. VVe knew nothing of the country which lay ahead of us but by putting into practise the rudiments we had learned of campaigning made our way toward Sioux Charlie. This we reached about three o'clock and went into camp near the lake, building our- selves lean-tos for shelter. We had come to be veterans and the woods, mountains and wat- ers seemed to be such a part of us that it seemed like a dream that only two weeks ago, we had been a part of an- other world. There amid the glowing embers of our camp . fire we lay, each of us busy with his thoughts-there in God's beautiful frontier with none of the modern about us, when the clouds climb up into gg the sky and the moon stands RNER SCENE his lonely vigil, we watched the fire dwindle to ashes. With our heads nestled on a pillow of fir needles, thoughts also began to dwindle and we sailed away from the material, far, far away to Peaceful Dreams. During our stay in this camp, it rained nearly every day and while it upset many of our plans, we can hardly be said to have suffered since it occasioned many other incidents that one is bound to undergo when campaigning. We made a trip to the 'Wood's ranch nearly every day and were able to make re- markable time on the trip. We were also privileged to entertain Mr. L. T. Eaton while at this camp, he having made a special trip in order to ascertain that all was well with us since Major Daugherty's depar- ture. VVe finally broke camp here with mingled feelings of regret and that of anticipation which conquers every wanderer. When next we built a permanent camp, it was on Stillwater river and a beautiful place it was. We also had the opportunity to visit a nearby coal mine through which a little boy in the neighborhood guided us. On the following day, we returned to our old camp. Mr. Eaton had apprised Auntie Orr of our expected arrival and she had pre- pared a feast to delight a king. We discovered among other things ici THE POLY that the girls had become interested in military training and it was suggested that we remain before returning home to initiate the girls into the rudiments. We gladly consented and while many amusing things happened, we are not prepared to say that girls will not make good soldiers though we have some convincing reasons for doubting it. Our experience tells us that it would require something more insistent than a bugle to wake them up in the morning. Major Daugherty re- turned while we were here and advised us that he had been called to the Colors. The event gave us occasion for a farewell party, it was also our last day as we had concluded to break camp and return home. Thus came to a close a most pleasing vacation. We had gained much in health, character and learning. Two weeks before, we were a pretty raw, motley crowd but military life had moulded us into men, healthy, brave and true and skilled in wood-craft and camp. We had also been taught punctuality, trustworthiness, honor and alertnessg all of these concentrated into nothing less than honest-to-goodness pep. J. D. Jr. Q? THE POLY GIRLS CAMP Away up in the mountains, In the hollow of God's hand, Lies a little spot of Heaven- Beehive, we have called the land. There the tall and stately pine trees, In their glorious splendor rise, And the great gigantic mountains Seem to touch the very skies. There the wild and rushing river, With its treacherous whirls and deeps, Foaming, roaring in the rapids, E'er resistless, onward sweeps, Past the quiet pools and shadows, Where the speckled beauties play, And the canyon walls are mirrored, In the sunshine of the day, Away up in the mountains, Close to God's eternal love, You will find the Happy Valley, Guarded by the stars above. Oh, that never-to-be-forgotten day, July 22nd, 1918, when a crowd of twenty girls boarded the train for Columbus with the intentions of going by car to the Poly camp, Beehive, Montana. Now it happened that the Rosebud Normal School opened that same day. As a consequence, there was a large number of girls on the way to Rosebud. The result was mixed suitcases, which left five Bee- hive campers without bedding and with no clothes except those they wore. Perhaps the tiniest edge of the romantic side of camping does wear off when you are in Beehive and your suitcase is in Rosebudg but when you sit and watch the old Stillwater rushing, dashing against all obstaclesg or watch the sun as it gradually sinks behind some big purple mountain and dusk steals into all corners of the camp. Then such a thing as a lost suitcase and bedding is so trivial. But for the kindness of Mrs. Graves all the unfortunates would have been forced to do without bedding but she managed to make us all quite comfortable until our bedding arrived. 50 THE POLY Life was quite peaceful with the many attractions of camp life that we found awaiting us and we enjoyed every minute of each day. Per- haps. we were a bit lazy and indolent and so far as we girls were con- cerned followed our own devices. But after the boys came down from Lake Sioux Charlie, the whole atmosphere of the camp changed. We girls enlisted in the Poly Army and the first night we heard Taps'i one light failed to go out until twelve minutes later and the following morning all the members of the Owl Pen got a chance to wear out a little shoe leather on the bull-ring. That woke us up with the knowl- edge that the easy life we had been leading was a thing of the past and our military ambitions began to dwindle. - Nearly all of the tents were named-usually by some term symbolic of the occupants. The signs nailed to the front of the tents read- Frolic Inn, Dew Drop Inn, The Balmy Bakeritesf' Welcome Inn, Uneeda Rest, and The Owl Pen. Reveille came at 6:15 A. M. but ten minutes isn't long enough for a girl to be properly dressed and have her hair curled too, so every would-be curley-head was up thirty minutes before the rest and then ---we found that also was against military regulations. More Bull- ring --it got to be too much of a good thing-the things we could not do. The major seemed a little uncertain about the proper calisthenics for girls, so whenever he couldn't think of anything more to give us, he would close the morning drill by having us run foot-races down the road. But we seemed to get on better with the bayonet exercises and the wig-wagging, so it wasn't all discouragement. Every evening, there was some kind of entertainment. Sometimes it was a camp-fire and stories and other nights we would all gather in the big dining tent and each do some original stunt. Every night con- tained some new and pleasant way of passing the time. Indeed, it were enough in that beautiful spot to lie and watch the stars overhead twinkle like jewels as they stood our sentinels. The farewell banquet for the boys was an event none of us will likely forget. When ushered into the dining tent, we found our place cards, which proved to be chips of wood, dipped in bluing. Auntie Orrn had fixed us a dandy feed and then came the toasts. Nearly everyone was called on to say a few words and it was quite amusing how one modest being fa boyi fearing that he was next, ran away and hid by the river. His hiding place was later disclosed and we will admit it was a good one. The next day, the boys started home and we settled down to a less strenuous life. It was rumored in camp that there were millions of strawberries in Midnight Inn so we determined to visit so wonderful THE POLY a place. Since the bridges were nearly all washed out, the nearest crossing was three miles away, making the total hike six miles. After numerous accidents we finally reached the goal of our desire but- great was the disappointment to learn that some one else had been there first. One of our girls found three strawberries and another fifteen. The last big hike we took was into Bad Canyon. Away up into the mountains we climbed and then 'down into what is known as Lost Creek. There we demolished our sandwiches and went wading in the water which we found only a foot deep. To make it more exciting, a storm came up and we could hear the wind roaring among the pines above us until we thought none would survive. To our great surprise in the valley where we were not a breath of air stirred but it kept us for many moments in the most dreadful suspense. Then, the wind ceased and we again took courage to be on our way. We were indeed a tired bunch when we arrived in camp but a splendid big roast soon brought back our accustomed good cheer. If you are tired of the rush and bustle of the city, tired of all con- ventions, of anything in the humdrum of your existence, go to Camp Beehive for two weeks. There, away from all that is disagreeable in life, among only the pleasant and hearty, next to the heart of Nature, herselfg and come back better, stronger, and ready to take up with a light heart all that had seemed so impossible to you before. -E. M. S. Afn' 5 QQ , Q 1 Jxf. ' O60 li THE POLY ll 77 If you have a sorrow, bear it. ln your heart of hearts, alone: Shake out a smile and wear it Till the ache has lighter grown. If you have joy, try to share it With every one you meet. When you're full of cheer, don't spare i Till you've given to all you greet, For your sorrow is a shadow That the sunshine must erase, And cheer is the dawn of Tomorrow, Glowing upon your face. If you have a burden, drop it Where it may no longer grow. If you're worrying, just stop it E'er you let your neighbor know. If you feel the Great Love, show it: Pull a Sunbeam from the skies. Wind it round the heart of some one Whom the world has made too wise For that wisdom is but shadow Which must melt away as mist, But love for fellowman is power, 'That the world cannot resist. -A. H. D THE POLY :iv ., uB 1 7 oi '.' 'I 4 x I fx .- If 4 if ii A f 11' ,. I-fy 9746 ,UQ gp f' yf .fy Qfvffvlfflljy 5 Af' + il X, ff ff - ly i vii , ,, ,af H1 - ,If ,f B , 3. 455- 4 f ffp-9' 'lv ' ,f -.- E-, --- ie' A if xfx E, f f i .,- 1 5 'H -Q. -: iT fl '?v'4i ,i f jg .f.,,. .Q UL4-1 l K ', ai.. - Q, 1 , 5 l . il' :A no TYAA ' Y -5' V '-.:,Y, ' ' , -3? 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L..- Tffen 1' -4' .file ear Flag ff jf Y X720 X , THE BAD BOY'S CHRISTMAS PRESENT Dear Santa : As it is nearing Christmas and I want to go home to visit my mamma, I thought I would write you a few lines so you will know what to bring me. I wish you would excuse that eighty hours of guard duty that I have left. I know I had them coming but I am afraid that if I walk them, it would take me all vacation to get rested up and I want to be awake while I'm home. Then, I wish you would give me an easy examination in Body and Health like you gave the kids last year. It was a cinch and if you ask the same questions this year. I can pass it alright. Before I close I'd like to ask for a few presents for some others in school. Mr. MacDonald needs a new pair of shoes as he has scuffled the soles plumb off his old onesg bring Miss Ludwig a pair of shoulder braces, and you might bring Mr. Thompson a new horn as he broke the one you brought last year and while you're about it, you might bring Prof. Prussman a new kind of plaything as he has nearly worn out that cute little dynamo. And, oh yes, Miss Mowre asked me to say that D dormitory needed a new tooth-brush for the guest room. Hoping you are well and that you will bring all these things, I am Your own little boy, A Polytechnic Student. P. S. I almost forgot, please bring Mr. Krueger a new pencil, he's got his old one all chewed up. - I 5 THE POLY UZOI1 3 6 THE POLY POULTRY FARM Perry Henderson Ralph Grant Charles Gilmore Harry Hazzard Vale Leitner John Deffebach Virgil Reese Lester Leitner Victor East Shrimp Trandum William Husemeyer Ducks See 'em VVaddle Peacocks Look at 'em Strut Geese Speak for Itself Bantams Ain't They Cute Turkeys Hear 'em Gobble Slim Burks Fluff Clark Esther Mills Grayce Shiell Marguerite Moore Dorothy Besse Sadie Powers Ruth Hansen Catherine Hamley Inez Artis Lillian De Freis Harold Lano F 164 THE POLY An Improved Upon the Closing of the School Year 640 Acres The Trott Printing Co WITH GOOD WN1'k3R FOR 317.50 Extends to the Faculty and Students of the POLY AND OTHICR moon 13ARc5A1Ns Congratulauom and Best Wishes for the Future E. K. W inne JOYOUS MOMENTS l?J eign countries-even Missouri. When Jonesy beat Duff's time 'VVhen Ruth is accused of painting Term exams. When Benning is Bugler of the Day FOUND ON AN EXAMINATION PAPER-DOMESTIC SCIENCE CLASS Macaroni grows on a shrub, which abounds in southern Asia. It was among the curious plants brought back from Christopher Columbus' voyage This accounts for the fondness of the fruit manifested by the 'Dago' who eats it as a matter of national pride. CMaybe you think Hazzard Wrote this but he didn't: Hazzard don't take Domestic Science he is in Mrs. Davies' Ancient History class. We can vouch for that fact as he has been seen in class.J VVhen Mr. Loring hears a talented musician, who has concertized in for- 7 THE POLY THE SCRUB-MARINES Rear Admiral Gross and her scrub- marines Have figured at several slopiferous scenes. VVhen the floors were oceans in mini- ature And the floods still poured in streams so pure UD . Then came these heroines to the fray With brooms and mops in battle arrayg They scrubbed and swished and di- vided the waters, These daring, dauntless sailors' daughters, Till dryness came forth from the mist of the deep, And the last of the liquid through cracks did creep. Then honor this brave corps of scrub- marines, May they ever have ketchup to eat with their beans. -A. H. D. DISAPPOINTING NEWS A recent communication from the Agricultural Bureau has settled once and for always a matter of which we still had hopes to the contrary. Slim Clark's voice was not culti- vated. She raised it. -W. Johnson. Charlotte-Nick, what time is it? Nick-Ten minutes after four. Cooky-Nick, you're fast. Charlotte-Time will tell. CHA DLER SIX at 795 Famous for Its Marvel- ous Motor ECONOMY WITHOUT SACRIFICE The Chandler Six is economical in cost of operation. It is a big car, 123-inch wheel base, but it weighs a little less than 3,000 pounds. The Chandler motor is powerful and instantly responsive, but 14 to 16 miles per gallon of gasoline is the common report from owners. Six thousand to eight thou- sand miles per set of tires is the usual tire service rendered Chandler owners. And with these reasonable economies the Chandler owner has a real car-a car of extraordinary performance under all road conditions, a car distinguished for ease of riding and comfort, a dependable, enduring car. The Chandler offers economy without the sacritice of automobile satisfaction. And the Chandler is closely priced. You cannot buy any other car of similar worth for less, and for other cars which may be compared with the Chandler you are asked to pay much more. These are facts, prova- ble facts. You can prove them yourself. SIX SPLENDID BODY TYPES Seven-Passenger Touring Car, 551795. Four-Passenger Roadster, 31795. Four-Pasenger Dispatch Car, 51875. Convertible Sedan, 532495. Convertible Coupe, 32395. Limousine, 953095. fAll prices f. o. b. Clevelandl Dealers in all Principal Cities and Hundreds of Towns. SALES BILLINGS. MoN'rANA 165 THE POLY LOFTY AMBITIONS OF SOME OF OUR LEADING STUDENTS To become an orator- Jit Graham. To dance in Hawaii-Marguerite Moore. To be a brunette-Clara Trandum. To be an officer-Chilcott. To be first to catch the latest epidemic-Opal Shy. To get Rip Van Winkle's recipe--Pirrie. To be invited out-Miss Mowre. To be as noisy as Mr. Kline-Mr. McDonald. To be a soldier- Fat Gilmore. To answer questions for Mrs. Mae.-Myrtle Hagerman. To be entitled to pass privileges-Leitner L. To make the rebuttal in a eat fight-Hankins. To be able to give the O. D. demerits-Cole. To be distinguished from each oth er-The Martin Sisters. To have a fellow-Inez Artis. JOE ROCHE R. G. POLA D All Kincls of Reliable Insurance Surety Boncls, Loans, Real Estate ancl Rentals PHONE 1262 Northern Hotel Bldg., B'1'l05l?5Qfil' Billings, Montana THE POLY 167 The Modern Clothes Shop, Inc. LADIES' APPAREL n.: , s--- - -' .... . xx KA' 1y:,f gx 1l WQZJ fy .mygqp Xa 2 xx-fy :WZ N TELEPHONE 1261 A I I4 North Broadway Billings, Montana ONLY NATURAL Tash H.-When I Woke up in chapel Sunday, I thought I was on the train on my Way home. Shoyey How's that? Tash H.-The rows of sleepers. I5f'fi31I'Zf TI-IE BABCGCK 5222322 A Five Reel Comedy Teeming With Interest and Thrilling lnciclents, Featuring MISS EMMA LUDWIG AND MISS EMMA JOHNSON IN HBRINGING HOME THE BACON' See the two Emmas at work. Charlie Chaplin and Fatty' ' are raving with jealousy. 168 THE POLY 0 O u 0, lonvnnkc Gnuvrsv onvGoou Sven Complete Qubqiters or Young Women NO CAUSE TO WORRY L. T. Eaton: fto a new boyj Well, my -boy-and what are you here for? Young. fearnestlyj To get an education, Sir. L. T. E.: Well, you will not need to worry about competition. IT IS POSSIBLE HE WOULD Corp. Dapper: Now, what would you do if you were in my shoes? Lieut. Leitner: flooking him overl I'd get a shine. WHY KIEI-ILBAUCH HAS NO GIRL Ruth Hansen: Eldora, what would you do if Otto should get married? Eldora Kiehlbach: Poison his wife, ECONOMY NOT NECESSARY Little Thomas Eaton was playing with a small stone and suddenly Mrs. Eaton discovered it had disappeared and afraid that he might possibly have swallowed it said, Thomas, you must not swallow stones. Thomas looked up and replied in an assuring manner, Never mind, Mother, there are lots of them outside. ACCOYUNTED FOR Deffebach: What makes the Pioneers so freakish, lately? Nichols: Ford's President. THE POLY WE CAN GI E Tailor Made Clothes . 4 1 Tor the same prices you pay for ready-made. Then why wear rea y mades. VVe have ISOO different selections, and our prices start at I 530. 00 Guaranteed in every respect. Furnishing Goods, Uniforms and Hats for Young Men is our middle name. T he Best by Test E. L. ROBBINS MENS TAILOR, HATTER AND FURNISHER B g G een Sign Between Broadway and 27th Street North Billings, Nion REX LAUNDRY Co. QSuccessors toj The Peerless Laundry Co. Satisfaction Guaranteed Give us a Trial 19-21-23 South Broadway THE POLY AMONG THE ALUMNI fOr many items of interest ten years hence.l Daddy VVard is elected President of the Junior class. Norton Goode writes that he has enlisted in the Russian Cossacks now serving in Patagonia. Dolly Terrill enters suit against Jay Munro for breach of promise. Marguerite Moore takes voluntary vows in Helena convent. Owens hires out to Ringling Brothers' circus as a giraffe. Myrtle Constant, the genial clerk at the Woolworth store ribbon counter, attended the annual masquerade ball. Gladys Dickey catches the measles. Rev. Glenn Moss, pastor of the Billings Methodist-Episcopal church is holding revival meetings in the Broadview country. The Conservatory of Music is opened for classes. Lernire passes the sanitary requirements for admission to West Point. Virgil Reese, the popular proprietor of the Dreamland Dance Hall of Pine Dale. Wyoming, writes that he will be with us at Commence- ment. Miss Vlfallace is congratulated on a square meal at Prescott Com- mons. ' John Deffebach is serving thirty days in the Yellowstone county jail for wife desertion-he will not be with us at The 1919 Class Re- union. Earl Benning, famous cornetist with Sousa's Band gave us a few selections in chapel this week. Charles Gilmore accepts position as athletic coach with the Poly. THE POLY Barry Motor Company V Cadillac. Diamond T Trucks Tile Reliable CLEANERS In Conjunction With the Home Tailors MAX M. SILVERMAN Ladies' and Gents' Dry Clean- ing, Pressing and Repairing Work Called For ancl Delivered Phone 3966 215 North Br d y B llings. Montana ll N. 27111 Street Billings, Montana 3 A V E 3 1 0 0 Two Dollars a Week Fifty Weeks 15N Q Q u GQVVW 450 149 f' Y U lsnmvnnsrw' 0 +7 z ' z if 1065 M011 The Merchants National Bank ZACK'S Correct Clothes for Men Young Men 's Suits 5520.00 to 3540.00 Hats Caps Gioves Shirts Underwear Hosiery 251 9 MONTANA AVENUE 171 THE POLY Take Holne a Box of Our CITGQ QL FXTES The Folks M7111 Appreclate It E d y 5 f2I3'12?F.f5Elf Bllllllgq M0llt8H0 TUNE OLD OAKEN BUCKET Hou deal to my heart are the scenes at old Poly When fond ret1ospect1on presents them to VIEW The barracks the r1mrocks the paths that lead to them And every loved nook that my student hte knew The spoon holde1 wlndows where lovers mlght dream The shr1ll squeakmg cha1rs that we loved to push backward And e en the worn Bull Rmg and tough cabbage stew The codflsh the beans and the half baked potatoes The mess at the Poly neath the Red Whlte and Blue We grumbled and growled at the food that they gave us And then We grew fatter than coons 1n the fall We fussed over puppy love they trled to save us But fools have such w1sdom we d cornered lt all VV1th sm1les we remember the tables so dalnty The teapots w1thout tops that ylelded green brew The cups wlthout handles an 1nch thlck and clumsy That brulsed our poor noses our tempers then flew The table cloths cloudy Wlth mem r1es of goulash The mess at the Poly when soupy call blew A H D 172 - - 1 4 k , '1 0 The rickety board walks, the doors with their knobs lost THE POLY Yellowstone Packing Company Capital - - 31,000,000 MEAT PACKFRS U. S. Government Inspection Official Establishment 273 kg. . FRESH MEATS Hams, Bacon, La rd and Sausage QUALITY AND SERVICE oUR WATcHWoRD Billings, - - - Montana THE POLY TONIGHT THE COMEDY OF TERRORS A Farce Comedy ln One Act, 'lhe fXLll,hO1 of -X lV11dn1ghts Scream The Shammg of the Crew As You H11 e It and that blood oongeallng travesty lflllg Sneer A 13815011 O1 '1 Dllllilp 11 an 1IlSt1tllt1OY1 O1 an 1nsp11at1on a eorpora 1011 01 a col gh sy1up 111 fact anythlng or anybody who 1S serlously lllllll d by O1 unable to SLIIVIX e 11d1cule of any and every klnd 1S really wc 1th no mme than the laughs thus OCCHSIOHQCT Bearmg th1s truth 1n mmd we 1espectfully and facet1ously subm1t THE COMEDY OF TERPORS Descrlptlon of Characters La1ge lusclous benevolent looklng Melon Worr1ed looklng Cucumber D1gI11f1QCl yet fuendly looklng Snap dragon Pletty p1nk sweet Pea Vvlth t1ny Melon Blossom Bluff ruddy and nolsv Rutabaga surrounded by younger ones Jolly DIOVNH eyed Johnny Jump up Happy pract1cal patr1ot1c Potato Tall yellow Dandellon fspec1ally pestlferous var1etyJ Spughtly coquett1sh Red Pepper Qgreen leave J Dreamy looklng Lotus Flower Ln ely black eyed Susan Qu1et s1ng1ng V1olet Caprlclous d1sda1nful Dalsy Splcy p1nK Carnatlon Wlld and laughmg Br1er Rose Large klndly motherlv Cabbage Rose Funnv and frettlng Strlng Bear Qu1et mecutatue 'I' umpet Vlne Shepherd s Purse Handsome mdependent Cactus Busy Hopv1ne Q T . , CC, ' ' 7 77 GC ' A , K 77 AA ' , 17 ' v X ' 7 77 ' 7, . ii I 1. i' I . W ' . I ' .Il I I . 1 c c -, 1 c , ' 1' 1 . If 1 1 ' 1 1 ' l a ' 1 -1 ' l' ' C 1 7 7 . . an i ' ll w i . 7 '. . Y . . . l, V , 1 , . . . . .. v 1 1 Y K I, l D . . . s - w w 1 -- 7 N . . 1 1 . . 7 7 . . . i. . 1 Y . 7. . ' 1 . f 9 Q, 7 v 1 1 v . , - - - - 1 - 1 9 - , 4' - f ' , S . Y - . . . . Y , - 1 1 ., . ,N . 1 V -- O ' . ,., Luv I vi . , - -L 7 9 THE POLY SCENE Garden, near pond where polywogs splash gayly and occasionally land in the garden where they catch flies or sun themselves. When the wind blows the vegetables and flowers talk or laugh. Melon in the center of garden. Close to him, Sweet Pea with melon blossom. Snap-dragon in intimate conference with this group, Cucumber at the right, Shepherd's Purse and Rutabaga at Cucumber's right. Dandelion somewhat apart from all. Pepper and Lotus Flow- er together, by themselves. Black-eyed Susan, Daisy and Violet grouped near Carnation and Brier Rose. Cabbage Rose in motherly attitude over latter group. String Bean in wrathful distress, scattering sarcastic sulphur, hung up and swinging madly in the wind. Trumpet Vine, smiling soberly, communing with himself, in musical meditation. Johnny-Jump-up and Potato seemingly unafraid of Cactus, who keeps to the sandy edge of the garden. Hopvine runs about, here, there and everywhere. Time-Monday 4 P. M. to half-past supper time. A little breeze hits the garden. , A Melon-Well, we aren't all here, but it's time to start. What have we got to talk about today, Mr. Cucumber? Cucumber-Well, you know, I'm worried about these societies, there ought to be some way of arranging that thing. Snap-dragon-I believe that half the polywogs that ought to be in Study Hall never come there at all. String Bean-Mr. Melon, I wonder if I could have next Saturday for a recital. Can I count on that date? Melon-Yes, I think so. Is there anything else going on next Sat- urday? Dandelion-Basketball game with Columbus. We've cancelled their date once and they won't stand for it again. Daisy-What would you do with a polywog who brazenly says that he can't get wise to those French words? I told him the only Way to get wise was to study. QA ripple of something like merri- ment sweeps through the august silence of the garden.J Melon-Well, something will have to be done about that smoking. Our officers are the worst offenders. Cucumber-Well, they should pass at least B in three studies be- fore they are granted a commission, and I am in favor of withholding commissions from smokers. What do the rest of you think? Rutabago-If we're going to put a stop to smoking, let's do it right. Melon-Well, it ought to be stopped. Pepper-I'd like to know about the girl's gymnasium hours. I THE POLY won't hold a class if I can't have at least 40 minutes three times a week. The girls have as much right to the gym as the boys. Dandelion-We might as well stop basket-ball if we can't have time to train a winning team. Melon-We'll have to have an entertainment to raise money for magazines. I'll put you at the head of that committee, Miss Black- eyed Susan. Susan-fmaking wry facej Dee-lighted! But I'd like another period for my cooking lessons, and by the way, half the china that be' longs in Prescott Commons is in Kimball Hall. Cabbage Rose-The girls go out strolling with the boys and come in by the furnace room door. And the boys come under the girls' win- dows and talk to them. Now, just what would you do in a case like that? Hopvine Csotto voce, in back of the rooml Put a padlock on the door and chase the boys away. Carnation-I want to start a speed class next week. I'm teaching every period of the day and evenings now, and I don't see where I can get it in. Melon-Well, we'll have to cut out the last period in the day to give the gym classes and basket-ball teams time to work, won't we? Carnation Qindignantj No, I won't have that class taken from me. I've worked myself to a physical wreck teaching shorthand tu that class and I won't have it go for nothing. fl-Everyone shows inter- est for a moment.J String Bean-VVhole harmony class was half-hour late today on account of chapel holding so long. Melon-Cgood-naturedlyj VVell, that will pay for times when polywogs are kept late to music lessons. Mr. Jump-up, how's so and so doing in your classes? Johnny Jump-up-He doesn't seem to take any interest in the elec- trical work. He's very weak. I Snap-dragon-Well, I tell him he must put at least an hour and a half on Algebra. The trouble is, they don't come to the study hall. Cabbage Rose-Well, I wish the clocks in Science Hall ond Kim- ball would agree. Girls say they start from their rooms in time for class and then find themselves tardy. Brier Rose-The clock in Science Hall flops back and forth every time anybody passes who likes to see a change in its expression. I lost a class period that way one day. The clock ably assisted by some bright polywog slipped a forty minute cog. fAt this juncture a polywog who shall be nameless interrupts with a telephone call for dandelion.J THE POLY Cucumber fwaving him awayl Let it wait. We're in salad as- semble now. String Bean Ctip-toeing across roomj-May I be excused now? Mr. Melon-Nods. CExit String Bean.J Lotus Flower-The Camp Fire girls want a date for a box supper and dance. Melon-We'll have to have a big party on the 17th of March. Miss Susan, you may be chairman of that committee. Susan Casideb-I knew it. faloudj Dee-lighted. 1Susan, Carnation and Brier Rose in laughing conversationj K Susan--Well, I'm going to tell those polywogs that if they throw food around at home, they can go home and do it. Melon-Is there anything else to be brought up today? Violet-A polywog asked me for an excuse from study hall to practice, but I'd like to be sure they really practice. Snap dragon-No one should be excused from study hall- fEnter Cactus, assumes lounging posture in the rear of room. Ev- erybody surprised to see himl. Snap dragon-Here's Mr. Cactus, now. Are any polywogs ex- cused permanently from study hall? Cactus-Not that I know of. Enter Trumpet Vine, stays fifteen minutes and quietly withdraws. Potato-I hope it meets with your approval but I gave some of them a lecture on the kind of language used around here. Melon-Have they been skipping lately as much as before? Everybody looks hungry. The shadows grow long and dark. By common consent the breeze dies away, but from the pond polywogs are heard croaking: Where the good and noble teachers Keep their watch o'er us day and night It is there I would stay, till judgment day, Every hour giving me fresh delight. It is here learning gives her highest, It is Home, Sweet Home to me. And I know when I die, I shall breath my last sigh, For my dear old Polytechnic. as the curtain slowly falls. Passed by the Board of Censorship and the Poor Food and Drug Act, 1919. Guaranteed to contain hydrogen-sulphite and T. N. T. All Rights Reserved. Donahoe, addressing Owens-Say, kid-don't you ever fall into a bowl of spaghetti or they won't know which to save. 178 THE POLY THE CHARGE OF SIR NORTON Half ai foot. hzilt' ll yziiml, Halt' ai mile onward. Strziddle ai l'ZlZOl'-l,D211'li, Still, though he begged again, All that he said was vain, Sir Norton humbled. J m r And thru his noble frame, ' V W 1 u T , Forward, my noble steedl bil N0ll011 11Ul1t,CI'0d- I've got the whole hunch im' . -- NN. 'Q' Lnshed. they his arms lie- tued. ,Q wg' I 'Phus in his own coin-eil, 'V hx 111110, l U Norton Goode mumi,1L.,1. N Crushed was his noble. mind And for his inuniu whmed-- Ulf0l'w2U'd'H Cmed thc Jullc' QL3 4 Hifi I-iis proud spirit crumbled! XVIIS U10 1100? b0Ol- WS' ' f? ?i iC There were those thought muved? S93 F71 A .6 4. 'i Swget , . ' . . -1 4 14, . . 1 ' 1Nothing this soldier knew K l7unishment right and mete. 50 0'lW2U'd he l'll'll'l0r'- L f - --- . Norton, with tI'LllTllJil1g feet. Stormefl at Wlth butt wld . , 17,5 1 J ,SP lllismounted and humbled. barrel, ' .12 :ZH 1 It X 9. ll ' - . Huux. he rode U spell ' 4 yf .Wgef VVhen will the mem'ry fade Up Qvom his hands in air' Of the sad sight he made? He who knew too well, p,, .'-..',,..i All the girls wondered Kzimerzid grumbled. 1-1:-1:5-1, HOW he' Who, Wgs so brave' .ff f.,:'-,j gkl'fEjjT.ZZ L ' Begged so his life to have Tuunt to the right of him, fi-4f: 'Ji' -Y Vvhen little Hazelton Tnunt to the left of him, Food was the need of him, Hzivziged and hungered. Pointed his woden gun. Noble Sir Norton! -E. N., Jr. E wish at this time to thank the cadets of the Poly for their patronage they have extended to us in the past and hope to see many new faces in the future. CGS MGPOLITAN BARBER SHOP Securrties Building 8-CHAIRS-8 qyou Can Gel It ai Cfiapple's YOUI' School Needs Can be supplied in full from our very complete stock of School Supplies We are also headquarters for grad- uation gifts. You really ought to see the better things before select- mg. Mail Orders Filled Same Day Received Chapple's l 7l l--Telephonel-l 7 l 2 THE POLY A PAGE FROM THE OFFICER OF THE DAY'S BOOK. Detail March 17, 1919 Captain Deffebach, Officer of the Day Captain Reese trying to be tough .....................,.........,.............. T .... ETK Sergeant Munro haunting commandant with demerit book ........ HE H Sergeant Grant permitting cadet to cheat him out of 10 minutes N guard duty ..................................,,..........., . .................... .................. O D Sergeant Donahoe getting into class on time ..,... ................ L T E Sergeant McCarroll neglecting Sadie ................ ......... M FS. Mac. Corporal Ruden losing sight of Donahoe .................... ............ O D Same, doing something Donahoe didn't do ..................... ......... O D Corporal Houston neglecting to report on sick list ....... ......... H EH Benning blowing calls on time ....................................... ......... O D Same, improving in calls ................................................ ........ H E H Carr attempting to be real bold ............... ...... O D Gilmore be entitled to pass privileges ...... ...... O D Henderson obedience ............................... ......... O D Dapper asking a sensible question ....... ......... E T K Moss perfect lesson ..,......................... ....... M iss L. Same, second offense ....,......................... ...... M iss L. Trandum reckless about demerits ...... ....... L TE Young crying over 1 demerit ............ ......... O D Staudt attempting to be soldierly ......................,......................,,... H E H Same, trying to be neat ...........,...,................................................,,,,, ...J D B Captain Nichols attending Ancient history class Without special permit ......................................................................... . ............., Mrs. D Same, attending drill Without Charlotte ............................................., O D MINISTERS VVHOSE PATHS HAVE BEEN OBSTRUCTED Virgil D. D. Reese .................... Cause .......... . ......................... Falling in love Ralph Grant ............... ....... C ause ........ Losing patience with the bull Harry M. Hazzard ....... ....... c ause .......................... Would require study Earl Ruden ................ ....... c ause..No Preacher could follow Donahoe Hugh Nelson ......... ....... C ause ................................ Too much chapel Theodore Young ...... . ...... cause .... Wouldn't look Well in frock coat IT HAPPENED ON THE HELENA TRIP Big Husey-Say, Jack, Why don't you take off your overcoat? Donahce fin dizgustj Humph, since the Major ordered these green shoulder straps, l've been afraid some one will take me for grass. M 8 THE POLY PRETTY GIRL QUESTIONS QSuccessfully conducted by Aunt Pollyj Dear Aunt Polly: Before coming to the Polytechnic I have always taken a prominent part in dramatics in my home town and had become addicted to the habit of making-up even when not upon the stage. Now that I am away from my home town, would it be considered perfectly nice to con- tinue making-up ? -Marguerite M. Dear young Camouflagist: Remember that all the wo1'ld's a stage, Marguerite. Do just as you deem proper. The boys all like it but look out for the girls. -Aunt Poly. TO CURE PUFFING VVhenever I walk hurriedly up the walk from Kimball Hall to Sci- ence Hall I get out of breath. If I happen to meet a fellow I am so out of breath that I can't talk to him, I simply puff. I lose my patience as well as my breath. Can this be avoided as I just love to talk with the boys? -Fluff C. Most assuredly. There are several ways of overcoming your diffi- culty. Take your choice of any or all of the following suggestions: Don't walk hurriedlyg don't breathe at all as you go up the walkg don't talk--whistle or wheezeg don't meet a fellowg or lastly don't walk up the Walk-roll! -Old Aunt Polly. DRASTIC MEASURES NECESSARY I have a terrible laugh. What can I do for it? I enclose a pic- ture of it for your careful inspection. -Grayce S. From what we can see of your laugh in the picture we can offer no hope. The best thing to do will be to have it pulled before it gives you further trouble. It truly will be terrible! -Old Aunt Polly. FOR A DELICATE COMPLEXION My complexion is peaches and cream, every one says so and I admit it, however it is very delicate and I want to protect it for the futureg it is one of my strong assets. What can you suggest as to its care. -Sadie P. Lots of us have the same trouble, Sadie. The following has been found from experience, are the best methods of preserving the com- plexion. Dust thoroughly at least once a week. On Saturday it is well to run over with a vacuum cleaner. Never let any of the male specie mar it with a bristly face. Over-blushing is said to harm the THE POLY complexion-always make others blush, don't blush yourself. Lastly avoid the evening air. A SURE CURE-ANTI-FAT e I have dieted ever since I came to the Poly fcouldn't do otherwise! but I seem to be gaining in weight all the time. In fact, I am quite chubbyg were I older I might be called portly. I fear that unless some- thing is done, I will need an entire new ward-robe. VVhat treatment would you advise? -Daffy F. The best cure for your complaint that we know of is to spend four or five hours each day scrubbing floors in Kimball hall or when the latter no longer needs scrubbing oil them. If Kimball hall's supply of floors gives out we suggest that application to the Boys' dormitory will meet with ready response. For further information address Edna Johnson, Slim Clark or Dean MacIntyre. We have helped all of them. -Aunt Polly. MISBEHAVIOR OF THE EYES I simply cannot manage my optics. The minute I cast my orbs upon a male of the species, they begin to roll like a ship at sea. What should I do? I am distressed. -Winifred W. There is only one thing to do-wear goggles or blinds. -Aunt Polly. 182 THE POLY XXX 52 zi- 'dm E5 ou-1 mo one 34 as PE'-3 E: gil? null Fl 213 O 13 E: mil' QE PIP was Zu Zz 'EE S2 E E 3,0 ZIP P2 U , NF. , Q 1 1 X 'wx vhbxx A ...VJ S x gp 'HW g l lx x I E 16- u k 0ff1QNNXNsNw ' if F -3 H ly f 'X IIN' 'QL rgzif-A -A U 43369 5 X55 .x I 9 Pau- -A 9 A N6 1 4 2 F I V xx .. vm . 1' - . .A mga Spf x X gl!! r . 2.51 I ,I at 2.3 Q '. .. x -' Q 'fig 'I t . 'Q 'W' J- ig . .bx,,gaNi'r ' 1S'f ' 'af' S WS: Il , I 9-its 9 Q QI 2 it .7 22 ti .2 I gf' ai, Q it Wi I On Me E0-rA'et-be!! 7E'am1r 1701000 77911. . Mrs. Davies: Mr. Hazzard, what do you understand by the rule of the tyrants? Hazzard: VVell-er-you know-I guess-in some Ways-some people liked them and some didn't, you know--in other Words, how- ever, they seemed all right, but, as a matter of fact, they were unsatis- factory, to some extent, because they were sort of unpopular, as it were and the people didn't like them so well on account of that, so to speak, don't you know. But nevertheless, it was really very Wonderful, the way they ruled to a great extent or as some might say, quite remark- ably excellent and unusually spectacular. You might say that they ruled Well-for that time, of course, for no one can deny that they were to a large extent, very talented men. But as I have said before, of course, you knovv that it was quite remarkable, so to speak. I guess that's all I know about it. A Mrs. Davies: Harry, don't you think it would have saved time if you had simply said, I do not know. IT MAY BE POSSIBLE Goode: Say, Jay, have you seen Every Woman? Munro: Huh! No. But I expect to before I settle down. 1 THE POLY G0 To THE IDEAL BAKERY The House Where Quality Reigns I7 or Tasty I-Iome-Made Candies and Ice Cream Fresh Cakes, Bread an:I Pastries TI-IE QUALITY KIND Phone 1923 13. J. STEGLE, Prop. s N. 29th sr. F. E. CROSB Y Photographer Kodak Work Neatly Done Remember Us When You Need Anything in Photography 2809 Montafza Avenue Billings. Montana 184 THE POLY NORTHERN HOTEL BARBER SHOP Al Your Service Wagner and Fountain, Proprietors The Largest and Most Up-to-Date Shoe Repair Shop in Yellowstone County NEW METHOD SHOE REPAIRS Only First Class Materials Used We Pay Return Postage on Mail Orders 2715 First Ave. N. Billings, Montan 8 Stark .Millinery SPRING SHOWING OF Tailored and Trimmed Hats 2817 I sl Ave. N. Billings, Montana MISS BEEBEYS NIGHT OUT Listen, my children and you shall hear Of the midnight revels of Miss Beebe dear. Of sleepless nights, she had spent a score, But determined one night, she'd do it no more. So at two Q. X., when the moon was bright, She sallied forth into the night, Armed with a broom, dressed for a dream, Her eyes with wrathful fire did gleam. The dogs that had bayed at the harv- est moon Prepared to depart and that right soon. For she brandished that broom With soldierly skill- Her intent not to maim-her aim to kill. . She chased those poor canines around and about, She chased them until the tired moon Wore out. But at Kline's back gate, the enemy stopped So back to the farm, our heroine hopped. Then deep within her downy couch, She buried herself and forgot her grouch. - A. H. D. ACCOUNTED FOR Miss Johnson: Csniffingj What makes such a bad smell in this post- office? Mr. Wilkins: Dead letters. I guess. Miss Bailey fin French class sus- pecting that all was not as it should bej Is that a free translation you have given? Houston-No'm, I paid fifteen cents for it. l .Lif- THE POLY 135 STRANGE HAPPENINGS .,-,i What would you think if some day you espied .20 , Dean Loring down the bannister slide, 'A- As to his Harmony he hurriedly hied, W , .X Would you believe it? ,f, ' a ,f A..- , J , I lA l' !l Suppose Catherine Hamley were tall and thin, With a Roman nose and pointed chin And that was the vvay she had always been, VVould you believe it? ' ' 2 1 J A .,?'i5'f V If somebody told you that Miss Bailey chewed gum V Out on the rimrocks where the meadow-larks come, Y Mullin ' X And all the time she had kept it mum, if Would you believe it? N ya And then, perhaps, as you happened along You heard E. T. Eaton singing a song As blithe and clear as the dinner gong, Would you believe it? Maybe you've dreamt that Miss Wallace's hair Was fluffy, and White as a polar bear, Her eyes of blue and complexion fair, Would you believe it? 5 , J e dnb If you should see Mr. Krueger skip, ' Stand on his head and in circles trip, VVhile out of a stein, he'd often sip, Would you believe it? Maybe you would but we think not, nnnaumd It sounds to us like a lot of rot, A 1 THE POLY RULES FOR DANCES All dances given in the future will conform to the following regu- lations as adopted by the Social Committee. Rule I. Gentleman will not wrap his arms more than three times about Lady-Fair's neck or waist tthis is not so much a matter of pro- priety as healthl in either position the breath may be suspended and intellectual conversation which is so generally used on the ball-room floor may be temporarily cut off. Rule II. Lady should not rest her head upon gentleman's shoulder as certain kinds of chemical complexions are liable to make a lasting impression upon gentleman's clothes-and remember, these be saving times Young America must help to clothe the World. Rule III. Each one expecting to dance should carry a neat little measuring rod and use it occasionally. The ordinary and most used position of dancer and dancette is not closer than a quarter of an inch nor more than three yards. Rule IV. Applicable to Boys. Do not concentrate all your at- tentions on one lady as she may get the idea that you are wild about her or that she is a Wonderful dancer-in either case it would be en- couraging vanity. Of course, the fact that many other nice girls, who are good dancers too, are sitting out with a program as blank as your face should not bother you in the least. - Rule V. Applicable to Girls. Refuse to dance with all except those who are wonderful dancers or those who are campus-ly popular CExamples Ivy Burkes, Jess Williard Grant.J This exhibits your good Judgment and raises your social standing. Rule VI. Gentlemen: If refreshments are served-it Will f be Well for gentlemen to rush in, buy a satisfactory amount, sit down and eat it hurriedly and then rush back to Lady-fair and don't exhibit bad taste in asking her if she might be hungry. Committee : Prof. Earnest Hugger C. O. D. P. D. Q. A. D. Mlle. Emmette Jeansonne Pupil of Castles. Mile. Benzine Grosse. Mlle. Mirandy Joseline Bowery understudy of Eva Tanguay. THE POLY 187 QA. 4? S r i hir? 1 x is f i Fx K' ' 'D r f- A 'of 5 A1 C . 7' , A A I 6 ' V If P I I F 4 '77 x qu f J, 1 ' -of 4- fl . XY s ' Si is ,A-of - i i' s , Sl lr If 3 x X ' iif! 2 , - T ' s A- : gm so T-E f f Q s S 3 fr g et as is fir? . 4 rvxig n-1 4. . -da 5 ,3 - dry Q e v- -Q, Ln'- 7-bg W' fvfrrfddi-if CPJCA' JE-rudcf df 121 f00ff-- fa Truly The Leading Shoes i HZIIT Sh2lffHCI' o America are 81 Marx SUITS For young men in lhe laleslsfyies al prices you can afora' to pap. Shoes .- SOLD AT We carry the most complete line of young men,s furnishings lo be found in the Midland Empire. Hanan OXJEN me Qi,J1mmfor1PAm. S1706 Sfore 'fozv THE CORNER 188 THE POLY FUCHI THE PRETTY Whisper Softly, Holy, Holy, Holy. Fuchi, pretty Fuchi, How our Budd adores thee Bowing sweetly to us all in Oriental style. Girls or boys or faculty, it makes no difference to thee Queen of our kitchen, We nod our heads at thee. Fuchi, pretty Fuchi, Though our tongue escape thee, Speaking but one language, Can smile in seventeen, The students all adore thee To Budd there's none beside thee, Graceful and sweet and dainty Japanese. -A. H. D. STOP AT THE Hotel Carlin just one block from the Union Depot at the cor- ner of Nlontana Avenue and 25th Street. Large, Pleasant, Cool Rooms VVith Hot ond Cold Running Water at Reasonable Prices. F. M. Williams, - Proprietor AT Wolcott 's WALK-OVER Boot Shop i You will always find the season's latest creations in lanies' and men's high grade shoes, oxfords and pumps at popular prices. The Army Shoe for Men 37.50 to 310.00 MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY FILLED Send Us Your Repair Work. We Pay Return Postage. IZO N. Broadway Billings, Montana THE POLY 189 BILLINGS POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE BATTALION OF CADETS Polytechnic, Montana February 5th, 1919 EXPLANATION To the Commandant of Cadets, Sir: With reference to the report received February 4th on the detail of Lieu- tenant Leitner for Misconduct in Class I have the honor to state that I do not remember any time lately when I have been misconductuous in class or any other place. I always try to behaive as Well I no how and if I have been mis- conductuous in class or enny other place I don't no when it could have been. 1 have been trying pretty hard to be good so if you will be so kind as to excuse me, it would incourage me to try some more. Please take these demerits off for me. Respectfully submitted, Vernon Dapper, Corporal B Company. orthern Hotel Brrucnrmr-Jrcosr we JEWELRY co. Sam Beauchamp, Manager BILLINGS, MONTANA First Quality Food and Equipment -,BQZL Diamonds Satisfactory Service Watches Guaranteed Jewelry .- Expert Repairing Billin s Investment Co. Q-,ZF 9 OSNERS and OPERA TERS K 'X THE POLY RECENT BOOWS The Saphede Publishing company announce the following works by well known authors. Copies may be had at the school book store. Private Jay or Reflections on the Bull Ring by Jay Munro. An excellent work for any wayward spirit. A Nichol's VVorth by Charlotte Coleman. A novel by a new author for whom we promise a brilliant future. 1 Am Proud of Me by Clara Trandum. A beautiful poem by a well-known poctcss, extolling the virtues of modest self-esteem. KK The Rainbow's End or The Search for a Beau by VVinifred Watkins. A story in the first person describing the adventures of the hero- ine in many lands and under trying circumstances. Teems with excitement and narrow escapes. 46 The Owl by Harrison, author of The Campus at Moonlight. Mr. Harrison explains the mystery of how the famous night- bird got into the Eagles heretofore regarded by the Pioneers as blindness. 6. The Silent Woman by Miss Evelyn Gross, author of The Bashful Age. The success of the latter vouches for the former. Is an excel- lent work for young ladies attending boarding school. A tale of Old Virginia and plantation life on the Yukon. at The Purple Haze by Vale Leitner, a new author of promise. Deals with the bewilderment of a male coquette. A6 The Gentle Vampire by Ruth Williams. The Work of a genius by a never failing author. KK The Powers that Be by Marshall McCarroll. a sequel to The Will 0' VVisp. or One Year to Go to Catch-up. Blue Stockings by Helen Aho. A novel that promises to have a great run. Smiling 'Bill' by Opal Shy. An excellent work for careful study by grouches. CC Acquire a Good Memory by Mr. Wilkins, the possessor of one. A book recommended to under-graduates and the faculty in general. it explains why you may have waited Somewhere in Billings for the bus that never showed up. THE POLY 5 it it i Q. llnlllnilflliillgmm ' if , xv mmuumm il l ' h Huw' lyly IIVIN ' I I I lv :1,f.,,,, ,,,,,, I yiillllllllllm A l Q W IIIVIIIVI IIVIIIIVI' ' ' ' l X If ' wma ff Q w ' 4 ii 1 fe WW X Mw st 4 iq, ,iw I , ., 3 v I A ll !1 x 'N 'I P . X, f yi. g et ' . lvl: How Standardized Equipment Aids Ofiice Efiiciency First, it gives you an orderly, systematic arrangement of desks, tables, safe and filing cases. It makes a harmonious-looking oHice with businesslike surroundings. And if it'si Art metal Office Furniture -it gives you additional space, convenience and fire-protection. I Start now to standardize with an Art Metal steel desk, steel filing cabinet, steel safe 1 or wastebasket. life have them-wc want to shovv them to you. BILLINGS STATIONERY 81 OFFICE SUPPLY C0. E Want to take this opportunity to thank the Polytechnic students for their patronage in the past, and the future will see the same service. We are open day and night. COLONIAL O FE GUS SPEAR, Proprietor 2815 Montana Ave. F Billings, Mon talla 192 THE POLY effect Vision IS VERY ESSENTIAL TO EVERY STU- DENT WHOSE EYES ARE CONSTANT- LY UNDER STRAIN IN PURSUINC HIS STUDIES. BEFORE YOU SUFFER FROM THE RESULTS OF EYE STRAIN CONSULT US. GIVE YOUR EYES A THOROUCH EX- AMINATION AND IF YOU NEED CLASSES WE WILL SO ADVISE AND FIT THEM CORRECTLY. ir ii i n A. C. H oose OPTOIVIETRIST First Avenue Billings, Montana IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Try Our Want Ads Wanted: A loose Window screen, mv old one's worn out.-Winifred Watkins. A liberal reward will be paid by the undersigned for a new wig.-Nellie Henley. Lost: An ancient history. Finder please return to Harry Hazzard and collect from Mrs. Davies. Needed: A bath. Anyone giving recipe for same without necessity of water apply to E. J. Benning. Price no consideration. ACQUITTED Nick fin Ancient Historylx Say, Mrs. Davies, you can't punish a fellow for what he doesn't do, can you ? Mrs. Davies: Why, certainly not. Nick: Well, I didn't get my les- son. AT THE END OF HER ROPE Marguerite Moore: I hear you are not coming back next year, Dolly. Aren't there enough fellows for you? Dolly Terrillz Oh! There are fel- lows enough but I've gone with them all. RIDDLE Why are the Conservatory students better looking now than when they first entered the Conservatory? Answer: Looks are only skin deep and everyone of those Conservatory students peeled. Mrs. Davies: What did Virgil write? Burks: Dear Ruth. The Disiinciivc Styles ..... OF OUR YOUNG WOMEN'S SHOES MAKE THEM TAKE PARTICULAR PRIDE IN PURCHASING THEIR FOOT- WEAR AT THIS EXCLUSIVE WOMEN'S AND CHILDRENS SHOE STORE fi? TI-IE GOTRY, INC. BYRD 8: HANNIG NEW HART-ALBIN BUILDING THE POLY 193 WHAT INDEED! Victor Ward: Do you suppose you could get along on a salary such as I get? Miss Wallace: I'd try, but Victor, what would you do? Van Horne: What do you think of my new shoes? Osher: Simply immense. NICK KNEW Miss Gross-fin shorthandl What is an antidote? Nichols-fregistering intelligencel A short witty joke. Go to the Bungalow... FOR BETTER GOODS Bakery - I ce Cream Candies - Lnlzehes Candies Always Fresh Lunces That Please Bakery Goods Second to None Deilcious Ice Cream ADVERTISEMENT T. E. Wall, Prop. VVantedTS0Ine one to Chew my cud 2807 Nlontana Avenue Billings, Montana while I sing in chapel.-Grayce Sheill. - Judge the at :xl FISCHER PIANO on its Merits Alone We recommend the Fischer Piano to any one who wishes a fine pianO2 we guarantee it. Its makers guarantee it-not only against de- fects, but to give the complete, lasting satis- faction that a fine piano should give. We have a fine selection of Fischer pianos for you to see. You are always welcome to in- spect them as minutcly as you please, bringing with you any musician or piano expert of your acquaintance. There will be no obligation to buy. Wie simply want you to see one of the finest lines of pianos in the world today: pi- anos that measuse up tp the highest standa-ids of fine quality. Convenient Terms of payment. Orton Bros. 211 to 213 Broadway, Billings ll .f2,oYaf2r Rare: HQ-jf dan? . fy!-fl fdfaX6,Jf0lf fffeffaff Giffdyf-fifg'1272.f JZ!!! 21002 THE POLY OW lOl' Vacations 8.HCl SIIIIIITICI' Trips Nearly everybody is going away for the summer for a vacation. Itis a great satis- faction to have the right clothes, the right dress or the right suit. You should know that your shoes are perfect, that your haber- dashery is of the best in color and pattern. The children, no doubl, need a number of new things. We have a most complete and carefully selected stocky we are equipped to suit most everybody and best of all, our prices are very moder- ate. Always try first to get them at Yegen Bros., Inc. The sim of .grainy and Right Pricesi' SELECTED AND REVISED RULES FOR STUDY HALL ATTEND- ANCE AND BEHAVIOR I. Attend when you are absolutely obliged to do so. See the O. D. first. If it is Leitner, he's probably fussir1g. Don't disturb him, he might be dan- gerous. If it is Nichols, he never goes himself, so you should worry. If Def- febach, keep out of sight and when brought to bay, bluff valiantly. The others may be bribed or bullied. II. If actually caught and cornered, you were going anyway but Mr. Eaton or Mr. Krueger was talking im- portant business with you and you simply could not get away. That works once with any O. D. III. Once in the study hall within sight of the teacher in charge, affect serious studious intentions until she has for- gotten your existence. Then, with dumb misery in your eyes, and a pa- thetic droop to your month, hold your hand to your head or over your nose, walk slowly up to the desk and ask to see the nurse. This never fails. IV. If you feel for any reason that you must remain in the room for the whole period. wear a bored, sophisticated ex- pression. This inspires those in charge with awe and respect for you. It is decidedly blase to be studious. V. No young lady should carry on more than three flirtations in the study hall at the same time unless the one in charge is a young man and therefore included. A cadet should not at- tempt more than two at the same time for obvious reasons. VI Always manicure your nails in study hall or chapel. It is an extremely in- teresting process and serves to pass the time pleasantly for you and those THE POLY about you. Chewing gum is also to be recommended. It imparts a remarka- bly intellectual expression to the feat- ures of the chewer, and in chapel, it inspires the speaker to such bursts of oratory fexpressed or repressedj that the air grows black and blue in his immediate vicinity. VII. If Miss Johnson is in charge of the study room and you happen to be an officer, march boldly up to the desk with saber clanking and tell her con- fidentially that you Want to go to your room for a smoke. VIII Another entertaining means of passing your time, is to constantly move your chair and scrape your feet. Remember that no one else in the room desires to study and they will be grateful for any kind of diversion. In short, do anything once. It Will DO you in return. PUPPY-LOVE A soft young thing called Sadie, Fell in love with the Campus baby. Their talk it was mushy, Their looks, they were slushy, This floppy, sloppy, silly young Lady. Dean Krueger: The hairs of our heads are all numbered. Gilmore: Thatis right, professor, and what you want to do is to get the back numbers. Ruden: Hazzard, why do you say an aching void? How can a void ache? Hazzard: Say, Ruden, didn't you ever have a head-ache? When You Think of a Drug Store- THINK OF RlXON'S BRO DWAY PHARMACY E Yellowstone National Bank Bldg. BILLINGS, - MONTANA YOU BELIEVE IN THE PACT THAT ualiiy Counts So you are preparing yourself to do your life Work to the best ad- vantage. We believe in quality also, that is Why you can depend on the merchandise you buy here. Let us tell you of' our payment plan that makes your purchase easy. .rl Billings Hardware Co. Money's Worth or Money Back 195 196 THE POLY li Q R S FQRDSQNCTPERQCTQRS rfuleesronls runes F, O CQNNELLY CQ, 423 North Broadway, Billings, Montana MISS MURPHY WARREN A. DEDRICK Marinello Beauty Parlor Architect Room 13 Selvidge-Babcock Building Losekamp Conservatory of Music Phone 1605 Billings, Montana ozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoozoofoozeozoofe Besse has just returned after a remarkable theatrical tour, during which she played Uncle Tom's Cabin in 918 towns and cities. Many times, said Miss Besse, I played Eliza, Little Eva and one of the bloodhounds all in one night. Once I played the part of a cake of ice, in such a realistic manner as to call forth praise from the Polygraph. Besides these numerous parts I played the piano, the stage manager and occasionally to get money enough to leave town, I played bridge. THE POLY 197 THE COMMISSIONED OFFICER FROM VARIOUS POINTS OF VIEW 1 f F r ' 'fha f 'L ey ' ,- v f ' r 5 ' N F' . , 3 'v F' I v , 6 1 fx X ' X k. ... K ' , -...- X NV X 2' f A' Q- JL 'F' ff' F ,I 'N fs fs r -af F .1 fa,a.y,,,.,aa.fi 1, if xiajal fmywwm . L is fkffff'-wr Your ducation Is complete only when you have learned the value of money in the bank. The short cut to money in the bank is a savings account. A savings account is the first step toward success. If you aspire to success the time to take that first stcp is now. We Pay 5 per cent Interest on Deposits American Bank 81 Trust Company 198 THE POLY RESULT OF STRAW VOTE HELD UNDER AUSPICES OF THE GILMORE IN- TELLIGENCE BUREAU Most graceful dancer ....... ..................... . ....................... ..... ' ' Skinny Myrt Prettiest girl .,................ ........... H elen Aho Biggest campus flirt ...... ........ L illian Mack Best all-around sport ....... ....... V . D. D. Reese Most ambitious student ...... ...... J ack Donahoe Most courteous cadet ....... ....,...., . .. ..................... Glenn Moss Best philosopher ............ ..................... ...................... P h illips Homeliest boy ,.,.... ...... t ie between Munro and Benning Best athlete ............ ...........,............................. E dmund Nichols Best vocalist .,...,....,...,...,.. ....... ................................................ F 1 uff Clark Most fetching smile .......... ....... t ie between Big Husey and Long Boy Best Y. M. C. A. Worker ....... .......................................................... G ilmore Most successful bluffer ...,.. ....... H arry Hazzard Faculty advisor ............... .................................... ............ I n ez Artis HEARD AFTER THE PIONEER-EAGLE TUG OF WAR Ward-Why didn't you pull harder, Mike? Zele-If you fellers had pulled so hard like me, we'd pulled all de fedders out from dose Eagles. 1 I 'A r fhlwx in ,-,fl f,' ,' -.l ' X4 1 tg . gpg fiigfs' ft, O O 0 0 O -ii 'llLfi?i . -. A - , For All OCCHSIOHS EJ LA! x 'Q xxx I P4 - 5-X5 O ObGK.6' U .J l j l l l We Are Making a Specialty of Pattern Hats I' of the Latest and Most Attractive Designs at 265.00 to 515.00 Jig Tressman 's Fortney-Pease Co. NEW LOCATION Acme Building '09 North Broodway Stapleton Block 2811 Isl Ave. N. Renwick ii '- Implement BILLINGS Q MONTANA Company -' WE SELL-H John Deere Tillage and Harvester Im- plements Also--- Waterloo Boy Trac- tors r 200 THE POLY LARGEST PRIVATE DANCING SCHOOL IN THE WORLD. Waltz and two-step taught for fifty cents, ladies twenty-five. Classes Tues- day, Thursday and Saturday nights. Sunday afternoons, two to six, Sunday nights eight to twelve. Prof. McDonald, the acknowledged champion dancer and instructor of the world, has been awarded twenty-eight medals, for being the most artistic and graceful dancer in prize waltzing and dancing contests. No matter how far you live, come to McDonald Dancing School, Sugar Beet Ave., Polytechnic, Montana. FRECKLES We removed our freckles ourselves. We will show you how to remove yours and possess a peachy blooming complexion. We send prescription free for thirty-five cents. Partridge and East, Inc. CORNS Lots of ways to remove them, but the only way is to use A-Corn Salve. No pain. no knife, and it removes them every time. 15 cents at Lee Warren's, Chap- ple's, Rixon's or Red Cross drug stores, or by mail.-Charles Harroun. The 5101156 Mowre The 0nlytStore .... in the city Where you can Billings, Montana get the Famous Clere Clothes WHOLESALE For Men and Young Men Clgars, Tobacco and Clothes with the real snap. Chase Candy 1 Made in Syracuse, N. Y. and Worn the world over. SER VICE 1 QUALITY 2809 Montana Ave. just a Whisper Off Broadway Farmer Brothers THE POLY 2 The Main Cafe IT'S THE CHEF iw VE The House of Quality and Service POPULAR PRICES LEU J DALY -.' Haberdasher :- MEN'S FURNISHING GQODS Northern Hotel Block 202 THE POLY Underwood Real Estate Typeaniaws We sell new and second-hand machines. Complete Under- wood line. Maintain an up-to-date repair department in Billings Underwood Typewriter Co. LEONARD HA CKHOFF, MA NA GER 207 American Bank 8' Trust Co. Building Billings, Montana Live Stock Insurance - PROPOSITIONS T H A T P A Y O W. P. Rzxon BILLINGS. - - l5filNTAl5lA if NNIPBV. TELL SIE Sf,NIETHlNfi Made in Billings O , qv 'ROASTED , nr E . , , I 1 , uf' ' 3' D gi E ENN I Ktnimsvrua neun B' 'uffiiigfliigzff' , Keil Grocery Co. Billings, Monlana THE POLY 203 SAFETY COURTESY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS W. E. WALDRON, President ' HARRY F. SCOTT, Vice President W. B. VAUGHN, Cashier I-I. A. RIXON, Assistant Cashier Directors---Ed. Cardwell, A. C. Johnson, F. X. N. Rademaker YOUR BUSINESS WELCOMED G. Herman Smith QDN ERTAKER iq Smith 'S Funeral Home Telepheee 1 204 THE POLY STO E-ORDEAN-WELLS COMPA Y Wholesale Grocers Billings, Montana 4 H ll lim Distributors of Pure Foods EVERY PACKAGE BEARING OUR NAME IS THE CONSUMERS GUARANTEE SOCIETY WEDDING At high noon today the wedding of Miss Helen Aho to Arthur Zaring was solemnized by Rev. Robert Polk. The bride was stunningly attired in a gown of purple cheese cloth elaborately decorated with crimson marigolds. She carried an arm bouquet of sunflowers. Miss Alice Kennedy was bridesmaid. She was handsomely attired in Helen pink , trimmed profusely with yellow beads. Lester Leitner was best man, wearing a conventional suit of Bill Brown. Miss Marcia Bailey presided at the organ, playing a medley of O Helen and A Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight, as the bridal party entered, preceded by the minister in a natty sport suit. After the ceremony an elegant three-course luncheon was served. The house was beautifully decorated, the color scheme of purple and crimson being carried out even to the painting of the house in these exquisitly harmonious tones. Mr. and Mrs. Zaring will be at home to their friends after February 30. Miss Mildred Hillier, a returned missionary from Madagascar and Miss Edna Walters, a Red Cross nurse, were present at the wedding. BALD-HEADED CLUB One Being Organized in a Western City Perhaps this report is a joke, but one thing is certain, a bald head is no joke to a man who wears it. The leader of the movement is Dr. E. T. Krueger, who suggests that the members go hatless on the street and each carry a banner with an appropriate inscription on it, which will save other people. This would be fitting: The time so save hair is when you have hair to save. THE POLY I IJDGEBRDTHERS MIJTDR. EAR, WALLACE W. GREEN 218-20 Broadway. Phone 1551 RED RIVER SPECIAL YOHY PCFSOHHI UNE Appearance Is a character trait, e ph sized ' y Z th 'ng Threshing fhan anyfh' g 1 . . We clean, p ss and fresh Machlnery them so th t y r appeara willi p p pl. Our k NICHOLS sl SHEPARD co. . 5 1 B1ll1n s D e House Billings: Montana Phone 1239 gi X7 North 3oth S 06 THE POLY 4' l l ' Q f'W'ff+zzARtl MR LORING AT IANO our Sh09S Heaquarters Appeal to all students for the reason that you can make your selection from the largest, latest styles, and best quality shoes on display throughout the Nlidland Empire, at prices to suit your purse. For- PHOENIX HOSE BON TON CORSETS HARTMAN TRUN KS AND BAGS F OWNES GLOVES COOPER UNDERWEAR FOR MEN ATHENA UN DERWEAR FOR WOMEN Cf 99 ARRISON - EENE SHOE CU- Roe Dry Goods C0 108 Broadway Billings, Nlofltana Opposite Library, Billings, Montana THE POLY 207 , . 'iff 'fq M V4 . V ,, I ' 1 . N, ,- -g ., 1 A . 1 's - 4:44, f J 7 wMg'QLi f 'rf T lfzg 53311 ig? ri f ' B: fl f ' CFM, ' A59-1 'f , K I ,nw f X- ' 4 if ZR XX ff . ' g ' Z? ,' Y' 1 i' it 1 L x f faux 1 I 'ij , A, 1, x f E5 va , , , ' X ff f ft - VX' lfiiiifx - an bf f' XnfL,wg53g E i' . O ' ' .. -ff El- 1 5 Xi ' X Y C , AM -Q, .2 '-fa -Z f V 4. -J.. , 5, 1 gf ' l ' f a ' ,.. ' i 5 Sli' ' , ' 9 ' 7 a i - - - e, J: SEPTEMBER 24-Freshies pour in through The Open Door. 25-First opportunity to impress the teachers with our august impor- tance. 26- Sizing up the members of the faculty. Most of the new ones are young-all the men are mar- ried. 27-The week gone and nothing done. 28-More trunks. Bodies follow. 29-Rimrock vesper service. 30-First regular faculty meeting. Even Mr. Thompson attends and remains fifteen minutes. OCTOBER 1-Old students arrive and give ev- erything the supercilious once over. 2-Society rushing begins. Yea Eagles. Oh you Pine Ears, Al- phas and Aristos! Ho! for the Rimrocks! 3-Mrs. Davies and Miss Gross Cfa- culty cousinsj move household ef- fects from one end of D-dorm to the other. 4-Donahoe fwith a black eyej-I forgot my railroad ticket, so they punched my face. 5-Boys in Poly uniform raid Bil- lings. -Everybody in chapel? -Freshmen wish Miss Johnson would give problems that can be worked occasionally. -Dean Loring gets sore because he missed the bus to the Poly. Cheer up. Others have done the same. Never run after a bus or a woman There'll be another along in a day or so. -Miss Gross finds this on a test paper: I have neither given nor received help during this exam. The latter is perfectly ev- ident and the Lord knows I couldn't do the former. -Monthly exams begin. Robert Carr, cramming at 5 a. m. in a fit of sneezing, exclanns: Darn lt, there goes all I've learned. -Quarantined for Flu. Everybody either takes or does nursing. -Members of the-Domestic Econ- omy class caught holding a smoker in the Conservatory. 150 hours Bull Ring as Dean Loring objects to his musicians scrubbing floors or polishing win- dows. -Miss Gross and Mrs. Davies move again, assisted by accommodating boys. -Girls' day in Billings. Where's that chaperon gone, now? - Daddy Ward and his horses- At your service, Miss Wallace, also my violin and all its cajoling tunes. -Mr. Schlagenhauf turns over a corner of the campus to the Polytechnic. Thanks ever so much! His dog turns green. -Stags decide to give the Freshies the first degree. Clammy towels and the gauntlet to run, then the ditch. -All hands on board and the teachers reel off the lessons like we were used to them. -Anybody got a date for tonight? The usual Fussers' club holds a meeting on the steps of Kim- ball Hall. Modest chaperons hide behind the parapet: Others be hanged. -Leitner-Say, Major Hagerman knows what he's talking about, but can't he make a fellow feel 208 THE POLY Axel Califf WATCHMAKER and JEWELER s 31 Vllatch lnspector for G. N., N. P. and C. B. 8: Q. Railways 1 al 5 29- like he had long ears, ate thistles and wagged his tail? Yes, Vale, especially when he warns us, No more girlingf' Young- Whew, my shoes are half full of water. Jones- You should have worn your pumps. -I-Iallowe'en party and- Miss Gross tries Sherlock Holmes stunts. Woof!!! Ouch ? !'? ? ll Good-night! I ! NOVEMBER -Orlo Wiggins drops a powder puff out of his pocket at drill. Nihil faciens. Mrs. Maclntyre gets Daddy Ward to shoot pig- eons up on third floor during quiet hour. -Mr. Thompson comes to chapel. Lost or absent-minded? 6-Quarantined for Flu again. 2719 Montana Avenue Billings, - Montana 9 Ask Teal For ll H Everything in Baseball, Fishing Tackle and Tennis Goods 13 15 18 fN KJ 20 Anything the College Ani- 22 lete Desires 25 27 B1 lirencll Bros. 24 N. 29ll1 St. Billings, Monlana 28 7-. Marie Lackey-Oh, I beg your pardon. Grant, your Grayce. -It has to be did. The faculty ladies, after Waiting patiently for their laundry, are driven to the extremity of laundering their re- maining linen. Sore hands? Nothing like that! --Peace on earth. Great demon- strations everywhere. Billings Hoes wild. Also Poly. -Special eats in the usual quar- ters. Nuf sed. -Demerit book divulges would-be secrets. 'There's a long, long trail of Bull Ring-. -Davies-Gross family due to move again. -In English History- Marv, Queen of Scots, threw herself in Elizabeth's arms and was held prisoner there for seventeen years. -Arthur Stout washes his face and freezes his nose. -The Hagerman cats take posses- sion of D-dorm. -Still quarantined for Flu. Cases of ennui more fatal. -Grayce- I'm going home to get some real grub. But she didn't go. -Thanksgiving dinner and dance. Everybody on hand. THE POLY 209 DECEMBER -Opal Shy found in her room. What's the idea, Bill? -Grayce at peace with the world. Feel her pulse, somebody, quick! -Davies - Gross family moves again. Forward and not back! -Miss Bailey comes to breakfast on time. -Prof. Howard Qin faculty meet- ingl Yes, some of the students, instead of enumerating, defining and discussing, do only the cus- sing. -New student fduring Flu quaran- tinej How far is it to Billings? Burks Qruefullyj-Two pairs of half soles and 25 hours Bull Ring. -Moss-I used to work in an auto- mobile factory. Smith-What did you do, blow the horns? -Harrison-Did you try your poached egg? Trandum-Yes, and I found it guilty. -Marshall McCarroll foverheard at private devotionsl Oh, Lord, give us clean hearts. Give us pure hearts, give us sweet hearts! -Hankins faddressing Miss Grossl I believe I met your husband some time ago. Miss Gross Qeagerlyj Where! VVhere! -For information on the latest tac- tics in the delicate art of cutting another fellow out of his girl con- sult Ray Rosenlieb. Home for Holidays! Hurrah! JANUARY 1919 -Back to work. Beginning the home-run of the year. -Grant and Donahue go out for setting up exercises. -Mrs. Budd plays Home, Sweet Home, on the violin. -The piano quartet accepts a Paris engagement, but the inocu- lation for Flu, compulsory for travelling Polywogs, destroys the nerve necessary to keep to- gether and the quartet breaks up. -Miss Wallace Cin Spanishj How EDMUND NICHOLS Nichols Sc Wilson ATTORNEYS HARRY L. WILSON For Your Next Tailor Made Suit Visit Haveliclfs Clothes Shop Suits from 350 to 375 Q Plenty of Imported and Domestic Woolens Always on Hand. No Trouble to Show Goods Havelicle, The Tailor SECURITIES BUILDING 20 THE POLY The Best DENTISTRY At Moderate Prices Gold Crowns 35.00 Modern Dentists 27th Street and Montana Avenue BILLINGS, MONTANA The Princess Confectionery AND The Superior Cafe THE. FINEST PLACES IN MONTANA Billings, Montana 17 18 21 23 24 31 0 A-I 3 5 9 -Annual Board begins Work. 11- 13 15- 16 20 22 do you decline the Word for Sin- gle-Blessedness? Leitner-If I were you, I would not decline it. -Grades made out. Lord God of Hosts was with us not, For We forgot, for we forgot. -Everybody tired. -Doves begin to coo again. Time for another shooting match, eh, Mother Mack? -Nick comes to class on time. -Major Hagerman comes to chap- el, also to faculty meeting. Some- thing doing, sure! -Candle Light Supper. Everybody in best bib and tucker. Rim- rock picture taken during chapel and drill time. FEBRUARY -Did the bear see his shadow? --Quarantined for scarletina. Con- servatory made pest house. Joy- ful times. -Smith plays the piano on the slightest provocation, even con- tinuing into the Wee sma' hours. Dean Loring vociferously ob- jects. Joke Box, dedicated to Wit and Humor hung up in Science Hall. Facetious comments inscribed upon it. -Jay Munro takes Margaret Moore to the station and checks a salesman's large trunk instead of her small valise. Grand Masquerade Ball. Who's who and Why? -Bill Husemeyer begins fussing the girls. Sounds fishy? Ask the girls. -Mederic Jones says he has the cutest pair of ankles at Poly. -Washingtonys birthday. Ananias Club organizes. 23-Lilac bushes fooled into swelling 24 26 out their buds. -Dolly Terrell comes to Science Hall with her cap off and at- tends classes just that Way. -Scarletina Conservatory students have best eats on the place, also best fun, according to John Pirrie, who longs to join them. THE POLY J. I. CA E THRESHING MACHI ECOMPA Y Owen J. Thomas Branch Manager H. A. Caraway Assisstant Branch Manager lIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIllllIIIIIIIlIIIlIIIIIIIIl ' ..nlIIllIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIlIIIII!IIIln.. THE GREAT CASE LINE THRESHING MACHINES STEAM TRACTION ENGINES STEAM PORTABLE ENGINES STEAM SKID ENGINES OIL AND GASOLINE TRAC'TORS PORTABLE AND SKID BOILEYRS TRACTOR GANG PLOWS HUSKER-SHREDDERS HAY BALERS POWER CORN SHELLERS ROTARY HARROW ATTACHMENTS THRESHER AND MILL SUPPLIES ROAD ROAD ROAD ROAD ROLLERS GRADERS ' DRAGS PLOWS WHEELED SCRAPERS DRAG ROCK ROCK SCRAPERS CRUSHERS ,SCREENS AND BINS DUMP BOXES DUMP WAG ONS AUTO AUTO MOBILES MOBILE ACCESSORIES 212 THE POLY 27 Pol iris 31 We Have just the Kind of Tags You Are Looking For 1 9 'J 4 COATS SUITS DRESSES BLOUSES SKIRTS 0 Especially Designed 6 for Young Women 9 The Fashion 11 II7 North Broadway Billings, Montana 1 3 1 4 1 7 At Bain 19 Baseball Season Open 21 Baseball Gloves Catchefs Mitts 24 First Basemenis Mills Baseball Bats Baseballs 2 6 The Greatest Variety and 30 Best Prices on the Market. Also a Full Line of Tennis Goods. 1.- 2 Chambers Hardware Co. 4 21 North 27th Street Phone 1620 Qraltty Guaranteed Prices Right Qi -. -Marguerite Moore minus her camouflage. Strapped, Marg., or campusserl? -Poly cadets all in uniform. MARCH -Wind blows Poly Ford away. What wind and which Ford? Give it up. ---Everybody catches cold looking for signs of spring. They were taken down long ago. -Officers' examination for cadets. Commissions and promotions to deserving ones. -Gilmore says, Much study is a weariness of the flesh. Won- der how he knows. -Crouter O. D. fto a couple in the spoon holder - Why sit ye here all the day idle? -The center of co-education-the steps at Prescott Commons near meal time. -Signs of spring-Mrs. Maclntyre cleans the Romeos from under the windows of Kimball Hall. -Orchestra, vaudeville and dance. -Many are called but few get up. -The Seventeenth of Ireland. Big stunt show and dance. Orange and green, the color scheme of the day. -Miss Mowre-What is a veterin- ary surgeon? Alice Harding-Why, he's a fel- low that doctors old soldiers. -Cold snowy day-cast him out who speaketh of spring. -If you don't want to subscribe for the Polygraph, you had better stay away from school-they get you coming and going. -Male quartet leaves for New York engagement. ---Preparing for term exams. Cof- fee and wet towels absolute nec- essities. APRIL All fools get theirs. -John Deffebach lopes around the Bull Ring. -Mrs. Davies says she feels most at home in a car with Goodyear tires. Why? Polk-VVhy does ' Fluff Clark powder her face so much? THE POLY 2 ECO OMY ERVICE TI FACTIO In the Highest Degree Are Features Which You Can Not Overlook in the Model 901 Now Only J mrhe 35985 K- J User f. 0. b. Toledo Agb l Knows x 1 if x... POPULAR MODEL 90 TOURING OVERLAND Overland Service Stations Solve Problem of Parts and Distributors for and Repairs FEDERAL TIRES U. S. L. a llroallmdim rid eral-ii, biiiijsie 3? ogeiatibn, beaitylbfdlesilglh, dependability and motor emciency combine and to make it the most sensible buy in motor cars. INTER- - NATIONAL OVERLAND ALES MOTOR TRUCKS WILLYS- ERVICE KNIGHT TATION OVERLAND-BILLINGS CO. W. J. MULVANEY, MANAGER 415 North 27th Street Two Blocks North of Courthouse Billings, Montana 24 THE POLY Do You Know the REX HOTEL Is Under the Same Manage- ment as the McCormick l Hotel las. Blackborough TAILOR Suits and Overcoais Made io Measure Garments Designed and Cul in Our Own Shop Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Done Promptly Next Door West of Post Office Billings, - Montana Hazelton-So she can shoot off her mouth, I suppose. -Little Husey-I tore an awful hole in my trousers today. Lano-What are you going to do when the rent comes around? -Just because some one said that Genius is the art of taking pains, it does not follow that having a pain will make you a genius. Ask anybody. -Did you ever go to the bank and have that all drawn out feeling? -She lost her head when he pro- posed, But he, a trifle bolder, Made search for it distractedly, And found it-on his shoulder. Now, she's campussed for a week polishing windows and scrubbing floors, while he wearily walks Bull Ring all night. Well, then, keep your head on your own shoulders. -Lillian De Fries now starring in the clever melodrama, The Girl 'Who Stoops to Let the Moon Pass. --The heights of captains reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, But they, while their companions slept, Were walking Bull Ring all the night. Ask Nick. -Battalion Adjutant Hazzard wears his anklettes. Some pony harness! f -Lieutenant Woodworth plays Ro- meo to Esther Mills' Juliet. Am I right? - Dutch and Snookie get a bath. -Bird orchestra begins early morn- ing rehearsals. Wise birds-they know all other times are spoken for. -Aeroplane flies over Poly during chapel. Exercises suspended fin mid-airl Rubber! Rubber! -The violin and band recital, Laurel's prominent citizens tell what they think of Poly. V. L. Sousa distinguishes himself. -Miss Coleman and Miss Hays give concert in conservatory. THE POLY 29+Flying Circus in Billings, Half holiday at Poly. MAY I-Arbor Day exercises. Memorial Grove started. Election of May King and Queen, William Huse- meyer and Bernice Baker. ETERNITY While in the distance Of immortal daylight. Amid the radiance Of misty splendor, A tree takes root In the memory of one VVho died that We might live, And love the good they spared for us We know that they Shall live alway, Each one a tree In Heaven's garden bright. -Ivyl Burks Let me live every day with an open heart, Where the thoughts of men pass by, Be they grave or gay, bound with fear or fun, Borne hither by song or sighg Do they breathe of suffering, or sin or wrong. ' Or of love and happiness nighg Oh, God, let my heart be their warm hearthstone! For 'tis ever such thoughts have I. -A. H. D. Hari-AZbz'n Co Smart Apparel Q5 Young Women 1 0 6 6 l 216 THE POLY Ryan Grocery Company WHOLESALE GRC CERS 23 Billings, '- Montana Safer Than Oil Stocks lUDlTH GAP COUNTRY No chance to lose. I pick out the farm you want and sell it to you cheaper than you can look it up and huy it and huy it clirect. Get a renter for you and look after your share of the crop. Get you a huyer when you Want to take your profit, then sell you another farm which you pay for out of the profits on first one. Try it. C. H. Coleman JUDITH GAP. MONTANA At the average rate of one case of scarletina per week, the wind blowing the concentrated quintessence of har- mony f?D from the conservatory win- dows at the average rate of forty miles per square minute, the mean tempera- ture of the rooms on the north side of the dormitories being 10 degrees be- low zero, there being two dances a week fwithout gas masksb, all other conditions being abnormal, how long will it take 25 faculty members, their wives, husbands, etcetera, and the 179 remaining students, to finish the con- scribed six weeks' conservatory course and at that rate what will be the date of the closing of school, provided no extra quarantine is clamped on for spring fever? Suggestion: Square the circle de- scribed upon radical 15 the interval from sunrise to sunset, taken as a ra- dius. The result is a Polytechnic day. After making careful correction for the meanness of the temperature, multi- ply by the logarithm of the angle at which the wind blows the diminished seventh chords and augmented dis- cords from the conservatory windows, by the quotient obtained by dividing the students by the faculty. Assemble the results in perverse proportion and solve by the laws of combinations and permutations, using alternately arith- metic and geometrical progressions up to and including the fourth dimension, if necessary, to eliminate the theory of limits. The final result will be a varia- ble containing the factor iq. t.2J Mrs. Eaton CEnglish Lit.J : Johnson was the center of literary life in his day, as I pointed out to you last time. Now, Mr. Holt, wherein lies, in your estimation, Johns0n's greateness? Holt fraising his head with a startb : Why-er-why, I think his greatness lies in his ring generalship and his great staying powers. THE POLY Billings' Newest -: Hotel :- Beeman Mercantile Co., Inc. Staple and Fancy f'Y ' . Q GYOCCIICS K GOLDEN WEST TEAS AND CoEFEEs . .Qualify You'll Llke Both Pace Rates and Rooms 5-'ffvfce T R Y T H E M MASONIC TEMPLE Phone 3796 Billings, Montana PROFESSIONALS No Order Too Large for Us to Fill or Too Small to Receive Our Prompt Attention E. A. BEELER BUYER AND SELLER SHEEP AND CATTLE Telephone 6417 329-30 Stapleton Block, Billings, Mont. Can Arrange Time Propositions to Responsible Parties. MRS. GREER'S BEAUTY SHOP Rooms 3 and 5, Phone 6118 Stapleton Block ROBERTS REALTY CO. CITY REAL ESTATE, LANDS AND LOANS Phone 1848 Third Floor Stapleton Building Billings, Montana DR. JO-HN W. BARNES DENTIST 404 Stapleton Block, Billings, Mont.' Nature's Way to Remove Disease. Phone 1937. DR. H. R. SMITH DR. L. MAE LONGANECKER 1 CHIROPRACTOR That Careful Dentist Suite 227-228 Stapleton Block. Phone 2101. Room 11 Babcock-Selvidge Building Medicated Steam Baths Lady and Gentleman Attendant Suite 304 Stapleton Block, Billings, Mont. Phone 3882 217 218 THE POLY SEEDS of MOHt3ll3 Are Good Seed Always 600 A Ton, A Bag or a Car Load 000 At Billings William H. McCormick A Old Reliable Montana Seed House 29 YEARS IN SERVICE EVEN AS YOU AND I Twenty some odd years ago the Great Forester planted two young pine trees in the cleft of the rocky ledge on a mountain where all the passers- by on the road below could see them. One was larger than the other. When the Great Forester planted the two trees he did not notice that one of them had a tiny bend in it, and so the two trees were planted up where the whole world could see and admire. The two trees grew Very fond of each other and when the cold winds came and blew they both stood up to- gether and it did not seem as if the winds blew half so hard. Summer came and the warm winds blew and the rain fell and the two trees sang to each other and the music was sweety but it was not long before the Great Forester noticed that one of the trees was going to be much larger than the other and he was glad and said, That is good, for now the big pine tree will take care of the little pine tree and protect her. Years passed, and the seasons found these two trees still standing on the edge of the cliff, one Very straight and tall, while the other, with each pass- ing season seemed to grow more and more bent and crookedg and the music was no longer as sweet. Many a pass- ing traveler noticed these two trees standing clear against the sky, and sadly shook his headas he noticed that as time went on the two trees were growing more and more apart. One day as the Great Forester was going through the woods he noticed this more than he had ever noticed it before, and he thought long and he thought deep trying to figure out just what he could do that would bring these two trees more closely together and thus not mar the landscape. At last he decided to plant a creeping vine around the feet of the two pine trees and see if it could not bring them together. So the creeping vine was planted and grew and tried to bring the two pine trees togetherg but as small as the tiny pine tree was and as hard as the vine clung, the little if THE POLY 219 PROFESSIONALS DR. E. M. FARR PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 205-7 Electric Building, Billings, Montana. Phone Office and Residence 1181 DR. ANDREW CLARK Physician and Surgeon Rooms 213-214, Hart-Albin Bldg. Phones-Office, 14463 Res. 1660. BILLINGS BILLINGS OPTICAL CO. Dr. Geo. A. Shannon, Mgr. 105 N. BROADWAY DR. HARRIET F. CLARK Physician and Surgeon Rooms 213-214 Hart-Albin Bldg. Phones-Office 1446: Res. 1660. BILLINGS Law Office of JAMES R. GOSS Belknap Blk. Billings, Mont. COLLINS, CAMPBELL Sz WOOD Attorneys at Law BILLINGS and FORSYTH, MONT. DR. LOUIS W. ALLARD Physician and Surgeon Office Babcock Blk.-Phone 1314 Residence 934 N. 31st St.-Phone 1314 ANTON GERHARZ PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT' 514 Securities Building Billings : : Montana RECORD TITLE CO. Abstractors 203-204 American Bank 6. Trust Co. Bldg. DR. O. B. PRICKETT 20 Years' Experience as an OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN Billings, Mont. DR. D. A. SHINN, DENTIST Rooms 9, 10, 11 Belknap Block Over Chapple's Drug Store Phone: Office 1548. Residence 3840. Billings, Montana V E. F. GESECUS PHOTOGRAPHER Babcock-Selvidge Bldg., Billings, Mont. Telephone 1328 220 THE POLY PORTR ITS COPIES VIEWS KODAK FINISHING 113 lf' 'Wax Call and see us or send us your work. We do the better kind of work--No. I. That is why we please. ' Clk. i kr z ,qi ,ts Ekluncl Studio 32I Stapleton Building BILLINGS, - MONTANA pine tree would not stand up straight as her companion did, and it seemed as if she were going to pull him over so that he would be crooked, also. The Great Forester saw this and knew that the big pine tree would some day be of use in the world and knew that if he were bent out of shape or even seemed to stand otherwise than perfectly straight he could not be used by men in their wonderful works of beauty, so the creeping vine was re- moved and the two trees went on growing. The Great Pine, as it was now known by all the woodmen, grew taller and more stately each year, and looking upward sang to the heavens above, but the Little Pine grew farther bent over and more warped with each season, and ceased singing in harmony. One day the sky was dark and cloudy and all the world was quiet and all animal life was safely hidden away from the storm, for everyone knew that a great tempest was com- ing. When at last the heavens opened up and the wind and the rain came and the Great Storm God hurled his wrath down upon the world, the Great Pine just stood straight and still, and bowed to meet the wind, but the Little Pine was already bent and so the wind caused her branches to sweep the ground and break on the rocks-and the poor little tree was badly hurt. When the storm was over and the peaceful sun was shining down upon the world again, the Great Forester again came to see his two pine trees. The Great Pine stood as straight and as tall as ever, and looked even strong- er after his struggle with the elements, but the Little Pine was all torn and shattered. The Great Forester looked at the Great Pine, and he was glad, and he looked at the Little Pine and his heart was sad. All the passers-by on the road noticed that the Little Pine was hurt and they were sorry, but what could be done? She would not even stand up with her mate and grow in the same measure as he did, and now the Great Forester knew that she would not be a help to the Great Pine, but a hindrance. 4,1 THE POLY Montana Cycle 81 Supply Co. Harley Davidson Motorcycles and in if Q A Fw A A .-:1:- F fa Bicycles T , iz.-1 , m m H zref E : Q El General Repairing Weldlng l'ee '- Lock Work A 223 Broadway Billings, Montana R! D O PARTlNGTON'S GREENHOUSES F. T. D. Florist 'A9.'i5i'i1n ewaweili- 1'-R338 Ni 46,5 4-,Q ls ggga 'wt :gags 4---f W ld ....... iii! P. O. Box 83 Billings, Monlana BLACK BEAVER FUR COMPANY Furs of A11 Kinds Tanned, Made and Sold All Kinds of Fur Garments Repaired EVERYTHING GUARANTEED 111 N. Broadway Billings, Montana You Stand? The dwerence between the clerk who spends all his salary and the clerk who saves part of it, is the dwerence---in I0 years--- lnetwcen the owner of a business and the man out of a job. --folm Wana- maker. Think It Over Start a Savings Account Today W ill: The Montana National Bank THE BANK FOR YOU 221 Z2 THE POLY WV77 n orcier to make your farming aperaiionS 0 nw 'sWm?'if ' ' ' more profzia e io you ii is necessary io use up-io-date and successful fools. In view of the high prices now prevailing on all farm prociucis you cannoi afford fo use uniried and cheap implements. We handle the complete Deering and Emerson lines. Where can you beat ilvem? Billings Implement Company STORES AT BILLINGS RAPELIE COLUMBUS REED POINT At first when the Great Forester heard her mourning this story on every Wind he felt sorry for her and he pondered over how he could help her, but bye and bye he began to remember over all the years hovv he had Worked so hard to make her stay with her mate and hovv she would not do it. Then the Great Forester began to be impatient When he heard the Little Pine moaning and he said, She is only suffering what she has caused herselff' Seasons came and went, winter snovvs fell and melted and still the two pines stood on the top of the cliff overlooking the valley. One singing and one moaning. But because the Great Pine stood so far above the Little Pine his singing seemed so much the sweeter and her moaning only tended to give his music a plaintive minor background. One day a party of men came along and saw these two trees up on the cliff and began to climb up to where they stood. As they reached the top they remarked how much taller and straighter the Great Pine was and they hardly gave a thought to the Little Pine-for she was crooked, and bent, and ugly-for the World looks tvvice only at the beautiful things in this life, my children. Then because these men were ship builders and were in need of a pine tree that was straight and true they choose the Great Pine and so he was carefully removed from the cliff and Went into a greater, a bigger, and a better World. The Little Pine moaned alone. E. JEAN GROSS. i THE O Fancy anct Staple Groceries Farm Implements Our Customers Are Guaranteed Courteous Treatment 1?- Rigtzt Prices Prompt Service .557 Give Us a Trial anct be Conoincect ,Ti Matin - Yates Company Billings, Montana 224 THE POLY N 1 I D jlflblgf Tlx ',e.+3fN ll AANHD llDv.D4iDR oIDDef l f I N' Y High Grade Millwork Window Gloss Roofing Plate Gloss KAII SNIUJ SD Il GDR IR Ilfllbll SH B AIRN NINIUJ Cli1SXHRAdJll1.1 HDIAANS THIIIH XXIII! 1lN'l11 HRH GQT DOTU III 'BCUNU IINTIIQZNIID T0 HSHTHLD We Ea! BLANCHARD Ice Cream ' THE POLY 221 You Can Gel If at Clzappleis Do You Motor, Golf, Play Tennis or Baseball or Indulge in Forms of Out of Door Exercise of Any Sort? If So, You Need Sande's I-land Lotion For your face and hands. It will soften the skin and improve the com- plexion. Sold by All Good Druggists KIADE BY Cl'1apple,S 171 I--Telephone-I 7I 1 FARM and CITY LOAN S Il Qi KD MADE BY I. B. ARNOLD NORTHERN HOTEL BUILDING Telephone 1466 Tippez' Studio 29l l First Avenue North v S f .25 Telephone l 602 Billings, Montana BILLINGS HIDE 81 FUR CO., INC. DEALERS IN Hides, Pelts, Furs, Wool, Tallow, Etc. i OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE Montana Avenue and 20th Street 226 THE PoLY , o ot Forgot That MCDOWELL COMPANY Can Szfpply You With Party Favors and Table Decorations SUCH AS Nut Cups, Napking, Table Cloths, Doilies, Bon Bon Boxes, Place Cards, Etc. SESS? Social Stationery ana' Engraved Calling Cards Graduation Gifs MCDOWELL COMPANY The lilacs on the campus bloom in glorious delight, But you must not pluck the blossoms Prexy says it isn't right, And the grass so green and fragrant Invites to stretch and roll, But you mustn't Waste your precious time To lie around or stroll. The spring has crept into your veins And the breeze plays with your hair, You feel like cutting classes And dancing off on air, But, try that stunt just once, my lad, The major has you pinched. Miss Johnson and dear Mother Mack, Have got you sealed and cinchecl. And, oh, the nights are glorious For a moonlight spoon and spin, But you mustn't, for courtmartial Will leave little but your skin. So, although spring fever rages, And its victims number scores, It makes the Windows brighter-- Sets more fair ones scrubbing floors, And the Wind that turns youth's heart flip-flop, Cleans Kimball Hall from base to top. Miss Beebe, Ccaustically, noting the initials S. K. carved on the para- pet at Kimball hallj-Some skunk has tried to write his name here. THE POLY 7 Buckley-Doyle EXCLUSIVE STYLES M isses' and Women's Ready-sto-Wear COlXrlE lN T Golden Rule BILLINGS, MONTANA 6 Ladies', Misses' and Childrens Ready-to-Wear Cloaks - Suits f Shoes 0 Cloflfiing and Gent's Furnishings Shoes - Hats - Caps - Trunks Suit Cases Phone 6144 2709 Klontana Ave. THE WAY OF A LAD Ah, Mel lighing like a furnace, Over ears in love, Blind in adoration Of his lady's gloveg Thinks no girl was ever Quite as sweet as she, Tells you she's an angel- Expects you to agree. A-lack! Mopin' and repining, Gloomy and morose, Asks the price of poison, Thinks he'll take a dose. VVon'1en are so foolish, Love is all a sham, Marriage is a failure, Like a broken dam. A-ha! Whistling, blithe and cheerful, Always bright and gay, Dancing, singing, laughing, All the live long day. Full of fun and frolic, Caught in fashion's Whirl- Thinks no more of poison-- Got another girl. -A. J. M - 6 GUY B-OYINGTON REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE 205 STAPLETON BLDG. 228 THE PGLY We Sell Glass You Nlight Need Us In a HURRY Better locate us and get acquainted. We carry a full line of all kinds of building glass on hand and can sup- ply your wants in a hurry. Wliuclow Glass Mirrors Wvilld Shields Logan X: Mllllison Billiugfz. Dlillllilllil STURM 81 DRAKE Quality Grocers The Home of Folgefs Golden Gate Coffee Billings, - Montana FRANKLIN GARAGE W. P. Matheson Peter How: nll. Blunuizer 3 Franklin ancl Dori I CI AUTQMOBILES nsumnce an Surety Bonds 6 General Repair Worli G Corner 2nd Avenue and South 30th Street I N. Broadway Phone I BILLINGS, - DIONTANA BILLINC-S, MONTANA THE POLY 229 Private E. T. Krueger is hereby sentenced to 350 tours of guard duty for being off the Military Campus Without a permit and locking the office door against the O. D. He is further reduced to the rank of Hod Carrier and Orderly for Major Schlagenhauf. The above meets with the approval of the Presi- dent and the Board of Discipline. CAPT. N. S. GOODE, Provost Marshal. By order of the aforesaid Hod Carrier the aforesaid Capt. N. S. Goode is promoted to be his chief assistant. It will be his duty to digest all the mortar before it is put on the Walls.-E. T. K. THE ELE VA T10 TOP O' THE TGWN The real high class residence property over-looking the city from the northwest, between the business district and the Polytechnicg convenient to school, church and business. Lots For Sale by IN V E S T M ENT ORTH REAL ESTATE COMPANY Established 1892 Austin North, President On Corner Opposite Court House Y our Dollar Buys a Dollar's Worth of Real Esfatev OLY 230 T H E P THE ROOKIE SQUAD 1 I A .5 I 1, N f t is r 'I Q 4' X' 2 f T T if T iii Z T if Jilin ri- f, f Q11 f.,. ffl ff ,fy fffgveof.tef?15 1- 14:1 ff f f f K if f f f X, X7 M 5 :., 0 J V' f 4 gigs!-Z ff! X. ff o, X r s . f YZ, 2' A f . 2.57-:1 lf Rtff' fl 1: I f mx- vfi 1, ,MSX SEEN it i o ' a ffirm Hfrzzw f PAT'S TAXI Day and Night Service Q5 Stand Phone 1879 Residence Phone 3 2700 City ana' Country Trips 3 Stand at Mission Pool Hall 2619 M0llt31l3 Avenue Billings, - Montana The Ansco CAMERA Will give you a picture record of the happiest incidents of va- cation days. Light - Compact Simple and Highly Efficient Anscos load in dayligh, have tested lenses, fully accurate, reliable shutters d d ble. and are thoroughly epen a Developing, Printing and Enlarging at Moderate Prices The Rexall Stores 106 Broadway 2703 Montana Ave. THE POLY ,533 LA N . . . . my Stock Ranches City Property Real Estate Loans Fire, Life and Hail Insurance R YERSUNEB M0 VIUS 2905 Montana Avenue Phone 1196 Lumber. .. Direct From the Mills at Montanafs Greatest Lumber Yard Thompson Yards, Inc. Billings, lllontana 232 THE POLY OUR BUSINESS-W Is to Loan Money to Grow Vflyl CATTLE AND SHEEP GQ Responsible Stockmen and Farmers are fx THE -QQ Invited tO See Us Regarding Our Terms X! If wg LIVESTOCK ron SALE A PRICE-IVIOFFETT CO. I I INVESTMENTS R ' Security Building Billings, Moiitana I To L .J- FAREwELLz n All things must end! To this great principle there is no exception, and so it has come to pass that The Poly of 1919 is finished. We hope that if you have been hit in any of the foregoing pages, you Will take it as it was in- tended, in a friendly spirit. We all make mistakes, and if they give enjoyment to others, why should We object if they are aired ? The Poly Board has Worked hard and conscientiously on this book, but their efforts would have fallen far short were it not for the support and en- thusiasm of the student body. To them, we extend our thanks, for Without them We Would surely have failed. Now, in closing, let us urge upon all student readers of this book that they patronize our advertisers? for though we might have had all else, the material, the talent, the enthusiasm, and the will to sacrifice, We should still have lfailed, had it not been that they supported us financially. They are our friends and have supported us loyally. Be their friends and support them, for in so doing, you are supporting The Poly. A THE BOARD OF EDITORS. t i CLEANING PRESSING REPAIRING LADIES' WORK A SPECIALTY H. R. Kogen ' Suit Builder Selvidge-Babcock Building Telephone 3687 27105 lVIontana Avenue Billings, Montana X. . x fl. 1 1 . W- g-fp. . X. , X Jn.'. 1 ,, ' 1 . A ..:' fl, ' i J A '. . rf lu K . - ,, .,1, .u n v K- ' .Jw , '. 1' , 1 ,gil M, ' v Q- ' 'Q f. - Va ti . vi. . 4 AR: WU, AS, ffw, 'I sys 6, - , 4 .. '5 -fx.-if x '9 1, Y 1. 439. sa L . ,,. , ' ' 441 ' . ff'..' M, . Z' f..- .- '. Y I , ,J 5: 3+-f . '. - ' ,QI-' .. , '.H -'gy' 1 .. ,y 4,J '.:' . '. . 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