West Virginia Wesleyan College - Murmurmontis Yearbook (Buckhannon, WV)

Text from Pages 1 - 260 of the 1914 volume:

ANNIE MERNE FFER LIBRARY Presented by Nellie M. Drummond WVWC ' 31 FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY THE 1914 MURMURMONTIS VOLUME IX Being a History of the Year 19 I 2- ' I 3 and Published by the Junior Class of West Virginia Wesleyan College BucKnannon, W. Va. tf £ BOARD OF EDITORS RONALD F. MOIST. Editor-in-Chief W1LFORD L. McCUTCHEON, Business Manager ASSOCIATE EDITORS GLADYS MAYFIELD ETHEL SNODGRASS R. L. WILUAMS WALTER HALL MABEL GAY FLO L. GRIFFIN Born Feb. 20, 1836 Died April 15, 1913 TO JUDGE HENRY C. McWHORTER, of whom it can be truthfully said, he is a lover of all things good and pure, the ninth volume of the murmurmontis is sincerely and respectfully dedicated by the Class of 1914. Judge Henry C. McWhorter, LL.D., was born in Marion County, Ohio, Feb. 20th, 1 836. He is a great grandson of Henry McWhorter, a veteran of the Revolu- tionary War. His maternal grandfather, Joseph Kester, was also a veteran of the Revolution. He enlisted in the Union Army as a private in September, 1861, was mustered as Second Lieutenant September 20, 1861, and promoted to a Captaincy March 1, 1862. He resigned on account of a wound September, 1863. In December, 1857, he was married to Mary Hardman and to this union were born four children. He was admitted to the bar in 1866; six terms he was a member of the West Virginia House of D e l e g ates : one term be served as Chairman of the Judiciary Com- mittee, and one term as Speaker. In 1 868, he was Delegate-at-Large to the Republican National Convention at Chicago. From 1869 to ' 73 he was Prosecuting Attorney of Kanawha County; in 1870, he was City-Solicitor of Charleston, W. Va., and Post- master 1891-93. In 1896, he was elected to the Supreme Court of West Virginia for a term of twelve years, serving three years as Presiding Judge. In 1905, he was chosen as an elector of the Hall of Fame of Syracuse University, representing on the Board of Electors the Supreme Court of which he was a member. Twice he has been a delegate to the Methodist General Conference. He has been a member of the Board of Trustees of West Virginia Wesleyan College since its inception, serving as President of the Board since 1897. He is a member of the Ohio Commandery Military Order of Loyal Legion, a Mason, Knight Templar, and Shriner. (Note — Since the dedication of this Annual Judge McWhorter has been called to meet his Master, whom he served so faithfully.) This building is the gift of Mrs. Virginia Haymond as a memorial to her late husband, Col. Sidney Haymond, who for years was a trustee of the college. This build- ing is a combination of the best features to be found in a number of such buildings upon other college grounds. It has a frontage of over a hundred feet and extends one hundred and thirty feet to the rear. The massive entrance is to be of Bedford stone, and the walls of a light colored pressed brick with stone trimmings. The building will be ready for use in September, 1913. Wesleyan can boast of having the finest gymnasium in the state. It has a frontage of one hundred and ten feet, extends back one hundred and fifteen feet to the athletic field. This building, when completed, will contain lockers, dressing rooms and shower bath rooms for both young men and young women, storage rooms, baseball cage, swimming pool, gymnasium and basket ball room, and a running track. Jlrpfarr N undertaking the publication of this the ninth volume of the Mur- murmontis, we did it with some fear and trembling. The race is now run, we have done our best, and whether we have succeeded or not will be left to you. If the book meets with your approval, we will have accomplished our chiefest aim. However, if it is otherwise, please do not consign it to the lower regions, for you may have it to trouble you forever. SSE HK Board of Trustees OFFICERS Judge Henry C. McWhorter President Hon. A. M. Poundstone Vice President Mr. John A. Barnes Secretary Rev. Carl G. Doney, A.M., Ph.D Ex Officio Mr. John A. Barnes • ■ Weston, W. Va. Rev. G. D. Smith, D.D Clarksburg, W. Va. Rev. Archibald Moore, D.D Parkersburg, W. Va. Rev. D. L. Ash, D.D New Martinsville, W. Va. Hon. U. G. Young Buckhannon, W. Va. Hon. W. W. Hughes Welch, W. Va. Hon. R. A. Reger, M.D Buckhannon, W. Va. Hon. H. C. McWhorter, LL.D Charleston, W. Va. Hon. Geo. W. Atkinson, LL.D Washington, D. C. Rev. L. E. Ressegger, D.D Buckhannon, W. Va. Bishop John M. Walden, D.D., LL.D Cincinnati, Ohio Rev. James E. Bird Charleston, W. Va. Hon. Charles W. Lynch Clarksburg, W. Va. Mr. Andrew S. Thomas Charleston, W. Va. Mr. Wilbur E. Stone Wheeling, W. Va. Mr. Harry H. Byer Phillipi, W. Va. Mr. P. J. Berry Sutton, W. Va. Mr. R. E. Thrasher Buckhannon, W. Va. Hon. H. Roy Waugh Buckhannon, W. Va. Hon. John S. Withers Buckhannon, W. Va. Hon. Harvey W. Harmer Clarksburg, W. Va. Hon. C. D. Howard Cowan, W. Va. Rev. S. K. Arbuthnot. D.D Parkersburg, W. Va. Rev. M. F. Compton, D.D Wheeling. W. Va. Rev. G. R. Williamson Meadville, Pa. Rev. W. D. Reed Oakland, Md. Rev. S. P. Crummitt, D.D Charleston, W. Va. Mr. A. M. Poundstone Buckhannon, W. Va. Mr. J. C. Bardall Moundsville, W. Va. Mr. C. W. Archbold Parkersburg, W. Va. Rev. H. D. Clark. D.D Buckhannon, W. Va. Mr. John E. Heavener Elkins, W. Va. Hon. Samuel V. Woods Phillipi, W. Va. Rev. Sterling J. Miller, D.D Parkersburg, W. Va. Hon. W. B. Matthews Charleston, W. Va. Col. Sidney Haymond Clarksburg, W. Va. Hon. Wm. Seymour Edwards, Lit. D Charleston, W. Va. Mrs. A. J. Clark Wheeling, W. Va. Mrs. Virginia Haymond Clarksburg, W. Va. Miss Hettie List Wheeling, W. Va. Mr. O. W. O. Hardman Middlebourne, W. Va. Deceased. 8 FnElUiTV Carl Gregg Doney, Ph.D., LL.D. President West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1907. Ohio State University, B.S., 1891 ; Harvard University, Post Graduate 1891-92; Ohio State University Law School, LL.B. 1893; Ohio Wesleyan University A.M. 1899; Ohio State University Ph.D.; Pastor Bainbridge, Ohio, 1893-95; Centenary Granville. Ohio, 1895-98; St. Pauls, Delaware, Ohio, 1898-1905; King Avenue, Co- lumbus, Ohio, 1900- ' 05; Hamlin, Washington, D. C, 1905- ' 07. Member of Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Phi, Phi Beta Kappa. Mason thirty-second degree. Author Throne Room of The Soul, The Efficient Church. Don Wright Nichols, D.D. Educational Secretary West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1912. Graduate of Kansas Wesleyan University; Served seventeen years as Missionary in Central China; Secretary of the Missionary Board in the United States; Prior to coming to West Virginia Wesleyan College, he served several years as Educational Sec- retary of the Kansas Wesleyan University. Faculty Facts Thomas W. Haucht, A. B., Dean of College, Professor of Natural Sciences, Wesl Virginia Confer- ence Seminary, West Virginia University, Harvard University. Taught West Virginia Conference Seminary, Keyser Preparatory School, West Virginia Wesleyan College. O. H. Helwic. A. M. Professor of Latin and Greek. Graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University. Cornell University. Taught West Virginia Wesleyan Col- lege 1908. G. W. Brovles, Principal of School of Commerce, Professor of Commerce. Graduate of Athens Business Institute, Bryant and Stratton Business College, Baltimore Businesr College, Concord Normal ; Student at Zanerian Art College, Universiy of Chicago. Taught in Concord Normal, Central Business College, West Virginia Wesleyan College 1902. Grace M. Wyman, A. M„ Dean of Women. Assistant Professor in Latin. Graduate of Maine Wesleyan Seminary, Woman ' s College, Preceptress at West Virginia College 1906. Rose Chrstine Witmayer, Professor of Voice. Mitchell University, Mitchell So. Dakota. Yankton Conservatory of Music, Yank ' on, So. Dakota, Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio. Mabel Beidler, B. Mus.. Professor of Violin and Assistant in Harmony. Graduate of Mershon School of Music, Marion Conservatory. Student at Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Instructor at West Virginia Wesleyan College 1910. Lola Taylor, Pd. M., Professor of Pedagogy and Normal Training. Colorado Teacher ' s College; Chicago University. Minna L. Harding, B. O., Professor of Public Speaking. Graduate of St. John ' s Conservatory of Music and Oratory; Greeley School of Oralory and Dra- matic Art;Taught in St. Johns ' Conservatory; Franklin Square House, Boston; Physical Director in Normal Work; Private Instructor in Y. W. C. A. Mrs. Cosby Minor Robertson, Assistant Professor of Voice. Allegheny Institute; Clifton Forge School of Music and Expression; Private work in Vocal Music under Professor Carter of Baltimore; Wesleyan College of West Virginia. Carrie Elizabeth Wolfe. A. B.. Assistant Professor in Latin. Graduate of Ohio State University; Member of Phi Beta Kappa; Taught in West Virginia Wes- leyan College 1909. Elizabeth Chidester Billincsley, Assislant Professor in Shorthand. Graduate of West Virginia Conference Seminary; Gregg School of Shorthand; Instructor at Wes- leyan College of West Virginia. Lillian Curry Wooddell, Instructor in Penmanship. Graduate of West Virginia Academy; Student at Zanerian Art College; Instructor at West Virginia Wesleyan College 1911. Cecilia Alexander, Librarian. 11 Page Milburn, A. B. A. M., (Princeton University) ; Ped. D. (Dickinson College) ; Professor of Philosophy and Education. Pastor, Baltimore Conference, Md., Baltimore and Washintgon 1877-1909; President Kee Mar College, Hagerstown, Md., 1907-03; Treasurer Baltimore Conference eleven years. Member of the National Geographic Society. Charles E. White, A. B., A. M., Professor of Pure and Applied Mathematics. A. B. Indiana University 1906; A. M, 1907. Instructor Indiana University, Instructor Vanderbilt University; Instructor West Virginia Wesleyan College 1909. Gustav Ebsen, A. M., Professor of Modern Languages. Native of Flemsburg. Germany; Graduate of Flemsburg College; Student at Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris and Madrid; Private Tutor in New York City 1907-08; Instructor in Woodberry College; Instructor in West Virginia Wesleyan College 1911. Hugh J. Eldridce, Director of School of Music, Professor of Pianoforte. Pupil of Dreschter, Boston; Mrs. Buddin, Chicago; Oberlin Conservatory of Music. S. Clarke Riker, A. M., S. D., Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and English; Principal of Academy. Graduate of Mt. Union College; Drew Theological Seminary; University of Paris. William J. Rvland, A. M., Professor of History and Economics. Graduate of Trinity College, and Yale University; Instructor West Virginia Wesleyan College 1910. ROBERT E. StaUFFER, A. M., Professor of English Literature. Graduate of Mt. Union College and Harvard University; Instructor West Virginia Wesleyan College 1910. John L. Felton, B. S., Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences and Director of Athletics. Conway Hall School for Boys; Served an Apprenticeship in General Electric Shops, Pittsfield, Mass.; Dickinson College. F. B. McLaurin, A. B., B. S., Assistant Professor of Mathematics. Graduate of Glemson College; Taught in South Carolina Industrial School; West Virginia Weslevan College 1911. Lou B. Eldridce, B. O., A. M., Ph. M., Assistant Professor of English. Graduate of Central College; University of Chicago; Instructor at West Virginia Wesleyan Col- lege 1911. Mary F. Higginbotham, Professor of Fine Arts. Student of Fischer, Creager, Sherralt, and Moser; Instructor in West Virginia Wesleyan Col- lege 1908. Mari Kathryn Barnes, Assistant Professor of Pianoforte. Graduate of West Virginia Conference Seminary; West Virginia Wesleyan Conservatory of Music; Post Graduate W. V. W. C. ; Student New England Conservatory of Music; Instructor in Summer School West Virginia Wesleyan College 1909-10; Instructor West Virginia Wesleyan College 1911. C. E. Atkinson, B. S., M. S., A. B„ Secretary of Education, Graduate of Hartsville University; Indiana University; De Pauw University; Instructor at Moores Hill College, Hartsville College; Harvey Academy; Financial Agent Moores Hill College and West Virginia Wesleyan College; Author of Christ in His Holy of Holies, Upon What Rests the Stability of Truth. 13 BASCOM T. TREVEY, Moundsville, W. Va. A. B. Academy ' 09; Athletic Direclor; President Junior and Senior Class; Treasurer Y. M. C. A. 11- ' I2; Treasurer Oratorical Association 11- ' I2 Excelsior; President Y. M. C. A. 12- 13. Persistently he plodded through the years of prepdom and then kept plodding on for four years more (unmindful of the noisy baseball fans Ji Lie lowling football enthusiasts). He has always been very quiet, utterly unobtrusive, and he seldom speaks above a whisper. We can hardly claim him as our own for he is away so often with his parishioners that he does not have much lime to spend among the boys and young ladies. He has always applied himself studiously to his books as well as to every task assigned him. Many are the offices he has held while here in school. As proof of his ability in the above line his class mates elected him their president for the Junior and Senior years. Heck has never taken much interest in athletics except as a spectator, but we think thai he would have joined a croquet club if ' Doc had organized one. He is a good student and here for busi- ness. That business now done, he will spend his time like many past sons of Wesleyan — a pastor with his sheep. Grace TamblyN, Buckhannon, W. Va. B. L. Music ' 10; Secretary Senior Class; Pianist Chrestomathean Society Fall Term 12. This quiet young lady has been with us a good while and all will be sorry to see her leave. Timid and unruffled, she has always attended strictly to her own affairs. Her records in her classes are, indeed, wonderful and she can truly be classed as one of those sweet, unassuming people who take special pains to conceal their brightness from the gaping crowds. She has not confined herself merely to literary pursuits, but in music she has mastered such men as Wagner, et cetera. Her accommpdating disposition makes her a treasure to all hard-pressed program com- mittees. Doubtless she is often imposed upon, but it does not in the least affect her temperament and she is still as reticent as before. Unlike most people, she has always been an A - student and when graduated she will, without a doubt, bring honor to her Alma Mater. 16 Alfred Fleming Gregory B. Ped. Fairmont State Normal, 09; Associate Editor Pharos, ' 12; Murmurmontis Staff, 12; Charter Member Debating Club; Member Debating Team, ' 12; Y. M. C. A. President Chrestomathean Society, Spring Term, 13. Greg is one of the best students ever grad- uated from Wesleyan. While he has not spent his w ' aole college career here, yet in his short stay with us, he has demonstrated his ability to do things. Neither is his time entirely devoted lo his studies — he is the biggest factor in Wes- leyan ' s debating team. Since he possesses an excellent delivery he has made contests hot for sister colleges. His is the proud record of having nevir yet been seen at the Ladies ' Hall. Besides l iis he has two other prominent characteristics: among girls he is known as the unprocurable ; among his classmates as the man who never flunks. He ruthlessly turned down the class of ' 14 for the honor of graduating with ' 13, and this alone shows that he possesses an insatiable desire for the best attainable. Undoubtedly great things await him and his success is assured. Mildred Jarrett, Shinnston, W. Va. B. L. Shinnston High School, ' 10; Y. W. C. A. Cab- inel ; French Club ; Associate Editor Pharos ; Secretary Excelsior, Winter, ' 13; Critic Excel- sior, Spring, 13. Mildred is a member of the Harrison County Club by right of habitat. She is one of the most wholesouled, cordial persons imaginable and dur- ing her college life she has proved herself to be an exceptional student and an untiring worker. Like many of her classmates, she dotes on philos- ophy and is fond of history. For the most part, Mildred loves her teachers (altho there are some exceptions, which we will not mention) and can always be rel led upon to have her light turned out at ten. On account of this lat- ter virtue, she has become a special favorite of the Matron. They say she is the most spark- ling conversationalist at the Hall. Being versa- tile, she is ever ready to attack something new, and her originality is unexcelled. Upon leaving college, she, too, expects to work along educa- tional lines. n Hubert Nash Ward, Hambleton, Y. Va. A. B., B. S. Pi Kappa Epsilon; President Chrestomathean Society. Spring Term, 1 1 ; Athletic Director, 09-10, ' 10-11; Secretary Oratorical Associa- tion two successive years; Captain Varsity track, 10 and 13; Business Manager Murmur- montis, ' 1 1 ; Associate Editor Pharos, 09 and ' 10; Basket Ball, ' 12 and ' 13; Manager Track, 1 1 ; Vice-President Athletic Association, I2- ' 13. Throughout his slay at Wesleyan ' Goose has been extremely popular with the co-eds and has won the reputation of being a first-class student. However, he has not confined all his time to girls and books, for he has also found time to make himself famous in football, basket ball and track athletics. This tall chap can cover the ground some when it comes to a race. Much anxiety has already been felt as lo what the track learn will do without him. His versatility is extraordinary and we do not have space to mention the various other things in which he excels. With all the honors that have been heaped upon him he is still un- assuming and unaffected. He is not afraid to undertake new and difficult tasks and he does nothing which he does not do well. This spirit of courage and thoroughness will bring him success and honor lo his Alma Mater. Amy Rowena Hall, Buckhannon, W. Va. B. S. Buckhannon High School, ' OS; Normal, ' II; Chrestomathean; Secretary Chrestomathean So- ciety, Winter Term, 13. Being impressed by the duty of patronizing home industry. Amy has decided lo take her degree from the college of her home lown. Altho she does not let her studies seriously interfere with her college life, she is one who is always ready to put one over you in scholarship. Her admir- able disposition and remarkable temperamen ' make her a favorite everywhere. Amy has brightened many an otherwise dull evening of both societies wilh her excellent readings. It may be that some day we will hear of her on the lyceum platform. She has a keen sense of humor, but is never frivolous, and her dignity is a good example for many others. She has never allempled anything in which she d ' d not succeed, and we have reason to believe thai she will continue in (he same manner. Her place in Wesleyan will be hard to fill. IS Homer Clinton Toothman, W. Va. A. B„ B. Ped. Mannington, Mannington High School, ' 05; Fairmont Slate Normal, ' 10; President Excelsior Society; Critic Excelsior Society; Baseball, ' 11, ' 12, ' 13; Captain Baseball. ' 13; Basket Ball, ' 12 and ' 13; Manager Basket Ball, ' 13; Track Team, ' 12 and ' 13; Editor-in-Chief Pharos, ' I2- ' 13; College Correspondent. Sandy is one of the best-natured fellows in school. Upon his entrance here he at once made a host of friends and at the same time entered into the school activities. To enumerate the many honors bestowed upon him would re- quire too much space, but suffice it to say that he was not slighted in this line. His business-like sagacity has aided him very much in fulfilling the tasks assigned him. Besides being an all-round athlete he, too, is an excellent student. He spends his spare time trying to promulgate to Dr. Milburn his philosophic ideas. A jovial fellow is he and one who will be missed when gone. Upon graduation. Sandy will do edu- cational work for a while and, if fame is the reward for persistence, he will surely make a success in after life. Mabel Snodcrass, Buckhannon, W. Va. B. L. Seminary, 07; Normal, ' 12; Associate Editor Pharos, 1I- 12; Treasurer Senior Class; Ex- celsior. She is mo-t fair, this virtuous little maid who first gazed upon this beautiful world in Brax- ton County some twenty summers or more ago, and who came to bless Wesley an with her un- dying sympathy. She is continually doing little kindnesses which most of us leave undone. Who is there among us who has not gone lo Mabel with burdens too heavy to bear, and who has not come away feeling that there is at least one who cares? She is so gentle and so good — The very flowers in the wood Do bless her with their sympathy. Her record is an enviable one. The love and consideration which her fellow students have had for her are shown in the many positions of trust which have been given her. To every duty she has been faithful. Her society, especially, will suffer her loss, for she is a charming and an accomplished reader, and one whose place cannot be easily filled. She is also an honor student. and professors, as well as students, recognize her talents and ability. With the poet, Cowper, well can we say: Graceful and useful all she does. Blessing and blest wherever she goes ; And heaven reflected in her face. 19 Ernest Stutzman, Shelbyville, W. Va. B. S. Pi Kappa Epsilon; Excelsior President, ' 10; Manager Murmurmontis, I2; Athletic Director, ' I0- ' I1; Associate Editor Pharos, ' 1I- I2; Man- ager Lecture Course, ' 12-13 Wesleyan Debating Club. Stutz ' is moslly smile. What isn ' t smile is brain and voice. He is somewhat of an arguer and when he once gets wound up in Logic not even Dr. Milburn can stop him. He is some Chemistry genius and travels through a chemical analysis like a ' six-sixty climbs a one per cent, grade. ' Stutz never misses Y. M. C. A. and to his ability may be attributed the phenomenal success of this year ' s Lecture Course. There is no office of importance in this college that he has not held and in every case he performed his duties in such a way as to bring credit to himself as well as to the school. He is fond of trading and will swap anything he may pos- sess. He is also an agent for every wholesale and retail firm in the United States. With his departure, Wesleyan will lose one of the best fellows that have ever attended school here. Laura Alice Brake, Auburn, W. Va. B. S. Seminary, ' 06; Y. W. C. A.; Assistant Ed- itor Murmurmontis, ' 12; Excelsior. Laura Alice is one of the most cheerful girls in our class. She has a calm expression of sat- isfaction and complete contentment, which she carries around with her everywhere she goes Nothing excites her, not even the terrific outbursts of her teachers. Sfudiousness and industnousness have held her firmly during her college career. She entered Wesleyan in 1903 or thereabouts, but has not been here continuously. None would suspect this quiet girl of being a Senior yet it might be inferred from the fact that she no longer bothers about Physics, Calculus and the like, and makes the practice of combining the prepa- ration of her lessons with a short nap — a most in- fallible test of a Senior. After leaving Wes- leyan, she will instruct the youths of our land. 20 Erma SnoDGR.ass, Buckhannon, W. Va. B. S„ B. Ped. Seminary, 07; Normal, 12; Associate Editor Murmurmonlis, ' II; Secretary Junior Class; Ex- celsior. She is the squares! member of our class, hav- ing been built that way, and, as a square is always an object of neat proportions, so is she. Her broad and friendly smile is given to all in greeting. How many hearts she may bring into subjection if it were not for the habit of tell- ing people just what she thinks, which, by the way, men folks will not stand no matter how forcibly attracted. However, the sweetest rose conceals a few thorns. She is a pedagogue of no mean repute, a good student and has her mind directed toward great literary achievements. The fulfillment of her hopes and the accomplishment of her desires will filll her life to the utmost capacity, she being one of the few women to whom ambition satisfied, means more than the highest dreams of womanhood. Lvlah K.RVDER, Parsons, W. Va. B. S. Academy, ' 08; Y. W. C. A.; Excelsior. This young lady is a most unusual and re- markable specimen of femininity; one that adores mathematics and takes every course offered in it. That she has always put business before pleasure and is more industrious than most of her class- mates may be proved by the fact that she has taught every year while doing her college work. She has always been interested in anything which is for the betterment of the college and has had time to make herself felt in college circles — having done valuable work in the Y. W. C. A. and in the society to which she belongs. She has been in Wesleyan so long that when it was learned that she was really going to graduate, there were some misgivings as to the truth of the statement. Wherever she may go after leaving school she will make many friends and will succeed in whatever vocation she may follow. 21 Edward Rowlands, Buckhannon. W. Va. A. B. Academy, ' 10; Sec. Place Ison Essay, ' 09; Sec. Place Moulton Declamation Contest, ' 10 Secretary of the College. When not actively engaged in running the college, he attends class as a diversion. Red, as he is universally called, is one of Prexy ' s especial favorites and spends much time in earnest consultations with this personage. This young man is the product of West Virginia, but as a monument has not yet been erected al his birthplace, we are not able to locate it definitely. In past years he refrained from joining any college classes, but owing to the marked brilliancy of this year ' s class, he finally decided to com- mit himself to its keeping. It has always been customary for at least one of the class to be married before graduation. Red ' has upheld (he old standard, for he took unto himself a wife. What he will follow in after life is a mystery. Class ' 1 3 Will We, the Senior Class of West Virginia Wesleyan College, of the town of Buck- hannon, County of Upsher, State of West Virginia, being of sound mind and great un- derstanding, make this our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former promises and pledges made by us, and direct that the fulfillment of this shall be in accordance to our wishes as is hereinafter stated. We give, devise and bequeath the campus, trees and all primeval appurtenances thereunto belonging to that class of persons afflicted with the malady of love. It is hereby understood that no two couples shall occupy the same space under the same tree at the same time. A reserve fund is to be set aside with which to buy benches, chairs and hammocks. Said hammocks are to be of such size as will comfortably accom- modate two by a tight squeeze. We give, devise and bequeath the new gymnasium to the High School Basket Ball team with the understanding that they permit the college boys to use it at least once a week. We give, devise and bequeath the different trysting places in the college building in the following manner: The vestibule next the Music Hall is given to Glen McCoy providing he use it not more than ten hours a day. The other vestibule is awarded to any who are able to escape the spying eyes of Miss Wyman. The two radiators on the first floor shall be reserved solely for Hope Ayres and Willa Post with the hope that they both get fellows. The second floor is left to the more timid ones and those who desire a more secluded session. Furthermore, the back seats in chapel are left to the Juniors with the understanding that they set worthy examples for the Preps. 22 We give, devise and bequeath the parlors in the Ladies ' Hall to Greasy Neale. It is true a very small space will answer for his purpose yet he must be free from all in- terruptions. The time limit cf eight hours for any one day is placed upon him. We give, devise and bequeath Red Rowlands to the college. His removal would spoil the picturesqueness of the campus. We give, devise and bequeath to J. Forrest Witten the north section of the field wherein is situated the spring and a guardian shall be appointed to sell the land, the money to be used solely in the purchase of books for the said Mr. Witten on how to reduce his bump of importance. We give, devise and bequeath the athletic field to the men ' s glee club. We sug- ges t that they occupy the eastern section for here they will be safe from any malicious attack of eggs, lemons, bricks, et cetera. We give, devise and bequeath the Music Hall to all schemers with the under- standing that they use it in preference to Barbour street, College avenue. South Buck- hannon, the island and numerous other places. It is also understood that not more than two couples are to occupy one room at the same time. We respectfully appoint the President of the Junior Class to look after this and invest in him the power to arrange a scheming schedule. We give, devise and bequeath all dark nights and nights full of portentous omens to our Honorable Dean at which time he is given full sway to hunt schemers. A fund is set aside for him to be used solely in the purchase of flash-lights. We give, devise and bequeath our ponies, note books. Bibles, Sunday School literature and all other remaining books on how to bluff to Fats Williams, Bissell, Johnson and Fletcher. (The last three ' s are to be sent to them.) We give, devise and bequeath the Science Hall to the students who enter in 1916. The Music Hall is left to Prof. Eldridge in which to post his Last Notices. The band is to be left here in school where it can ' t cause any further damage. We give, devise and bequeath to Prof. Helwig one hundred billion postage stamps with which to write his beloved, providing that he use not more than one hundred stamps on any single letter. We give, devise and bequeath our best wishes to the Woman ' s College Club which has done so much for the school. We give, devise and bequeath all things connected with the college, except those for which provision has previously been made, to Prof. Riker for the amusement of his beloved Preps. We appoint the Junior Class the executor of this will. Witness our seals this the 19th day of June, 1913. (SIGNED) The Senior Class. Sealed, published and declared by the Senior Class as and for their last will and testament, in the presence of us, who in their presence, and at their request, and in the presence of one another, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses this the 19th day of June, 1913. (SIGNED) The Junior Class. 23 Just Armvsd ■ £ FORTY iSopk: OH] YOU JuNiofe.! At La«st i Evolution of a Prep. Ronald Farrow Moist, Charleston, W. Va. Pi Kappa Epsilon; Charleston High; Presi- dent of the Junior Class; Editor-in-Chief Mur- murmontis, ' 12-13; President Chrestomathean Literary Society, Fall Term, ' 12; President Glee Club ' 12- ' 13; Vice-President Athletic Asso- ciation, 11- ' I2; Director Athletic Association, 12- ' 13; Assistant Editor-in-Chief Pharos, ' 12- ' 13; Wesleyan Debating Club ; Treasurer Y. M. C. A. Students ' Summer Conference Fund, 12- ' 13; Chapel Choir. Behold our Editor! You can find him almost anywhere, for he is ' in on all that is going on, and you may know him by his omnipresent smile. He takes great pleasure in exhibiting his handsome features before the public, and while making announcements in chapel has riveted the attention of more than one fair female. He is a lawyer, in embryo, and we firmly believe that he will wake up some morning to find him- self famous. Moislie knows a great many things, but how the facts came into his possession is hard to tell. He has more business than a book agent, and it is reported that he keeps late hours, yet he never seems to be worse for weai. Besides being interested in basket and baseball, he is a pronouncd ladies ' man, ' and we have heard it hinted that he may some day Marianna. He has made himself indispensable at The Hall, and since his triumphal entry, no affair, espe- cially Thanksgiving dinners, can be complete without him. He is blest with the gift of gab, and as President of the Junior Class, he main- tains that there ' s some class to our class as a class. None but himself can be his parallel. Gladys Mayfield, Buckhannon, W. Va. Delta Kappa; Tyler County High School; Goucher College, 10- ' 12; Chapel Choir; Y. W. C. A.; Secretary Junior Class; Associate Editor Murmurmontis, 12- ' I3. We have one thing for which to thank Goucher College, and that is for sending us Gladys May- field. She is blessed with a goodly mixture of dignity, humor, good nature and jollity, and has made many lasting friendships (even with the Faculty ), and is well known to the student body as she is a member of the College Choir. She is very talkative and wherever seen seems to be always happy and entirely satisfied with life. Her temper on all occasions is extremely equable. Gladys, a brilliant young genius, accom- plished in many lines, is an enthusiastic worker, affable and obliging in. her dealings with others, energetic, persevering, never tiring, and always at her corner of duty. You will be convinced that all we have said, and much more, is true of her when you behold the faultless way in which she has arranged the Literary Department of our Annual. Thy voice is a celestial melody. Wilford L. McCutcheon, Reedy, W. Va. Graduated from Marshall College State Nor- mal School, ' 03; Vice-President Chrestomathean Society, Fall Term, 1 I ; President, Winter Term, ' 13; Vice-President Sophomore Class; Treasurer Junior Class; Treasurer Oratorical Association, ' I2- 13; Secretary Y. M. C. A., ' 12; Vice-President, 1 3 ; Business Manager Murmurmontis, ' 12- ' 13; Manager Lecture Class, ' 13-14. How fortunate the class of 1914 really is to have one who takes life so very seriously. He has always been a conscientious student and the push and vim and earnestness with which he under- takes his tasks has never failed to receive the silent commendation of his fellow students. He is one of the pillars of the Chrestomathean So- ciety, and has served the same in almost every capacity, from Marshal to President. He pos- sesses that excellent faculty of clear articulation, which makes what he says sound like the only true thing ever uttered; has a variegated vocab- ulary of jaw-breaking words, and very freq uently a glossary is required to get the full meaning of his statements. He is a profound thinker, a logical reasoner, and has the dreamy, sentimental temperament of a poetical genius. Readino maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man. Ethel M. Snodgrass, Buckhannon, W. Va. Academy, ' 10; Associate Editor Pharos, 10- I 1 ; Treasurer Freshman Class, 11; Secretary Sophomore Class, 12; Vice-President Junior Class, 13; Associate Editor Murmurmontis, ' 10- 11; Associate Editor Murmurmontis. 12- I3; Excelsior. Since the first year this class was organized, Ethel has served our noble five hundred ' — minus four hundred and ninety-two, very faith- fully in some capacity or other. She is one of our least offending members, a good student, and maintains a uniform standard of excellence with apparent ease. As one of our main standbys when class meetings are to be held, she can be depended upon never to shirk any task which the Juniors may impose upon her good nature. She is a bright and shining star in Greek and Latin, or anything else which the faculty may hand out to her. Being exceedingly modest and quiet, she never participates with the chronic gossipers in the study room between periods, but is always found pouring over her books and evidently deep in thought, stocking her already fertile brain with useful knowledge. For pastime and amuse- ment, she wields the schoolmarm ' s rod over the young hopefuls at the Model School, but Ethel expects at some time or other to be mistress of a Hall all her own. Thou who hast the fatal gift of beauty. ' 27 Ralph Lenkard Williams, Mounds. ille, W. Va. Delta Phi Sigma; Moundsville High School, 1 0; Chreslomathean ; Vice-President French Club; Associale Editor Murmurmontis, ' I2-M3. This round-faced, rosy-cheeked young man comes from the city of Moundsville (not the Institution) . Some day, we predict, Mounds- ville will be equally as famous for being the home of ' Fats ' as ' t now is for being the loca- tion of a ' Stale Home. He is a mathematical genius as well as a chemistry shark, and if he doesn ' t blow his head off before he graduates, he ought to land a pretty good job somewhere mixing dopes. Fats has easily outdistanced all competitors and above every one else in the class, has proven himself to be the rightful claim- ant to the honorary title, Ladies ' Man. So wrapped up is he in his love-affairs (he has a new girl for every occasion) that his other busi- ness hardly receives passing notice. He has a remarkable pull with the Faculty, attends all his classes with regularity and was never known to corre in late. ' Could I love less, I should be happier. Mabel Elizabeth Gay, Buckhannon, W. Va. Buckhannon High School, 09; Secretary Freshman Class; Special Program and Secretary Chrestomathean Society, Spring Term, 1 1 ; As- sociate Editor Pharos, ' 11- ' I2, ' 12- ' 13: Basket Ball; FrencS Club; Associate Editor Murmur- montis, 12- 13. This girl is so light-hearted that her parents feared she might become too Gay if she got far away from home, hence our college has been blessed by her presence, adorned by her beauty, and cheered by her voice. She is a reader of sreat ability and on account of her accommodating disposition, her voice is often heard in the Chrestomathean Society, of which she is a mem- ber. She has won the hearts of those who know her by her jovial disposition and friendly ways, and has all the sunshine, jollity, warmheart- edness and genuine good will that anyone could ask. She always sees the point of a joke first and laughs longest and heartiest, yet she can see the serious side and has always been a careful and painstaking student and her class-room work has been beyond criticism. As merry as the day is long. 28 Walter Hall, Buckhaunon, W. Va. Chrestomathean; Associate Editor Murmur- montis, ' I2-M3. It takes all sorts to make a world and Walter seems to be a distinct sort by himself. He is an exceedingly quiet, unpretentious youth, with a genial temper and no vices. He does not par- ticipate in the college athletics, but is a loyal supporter. Femininity does not receive much recognition in his profound thoughts, but we have heard it whispered that on one parlicular Sunday night he was seen with a dashing felicity ' at his side. Being a man of the think-more-and- say-less variety, it is hard to say what his par- ticular hobby may be, for it is below the dignil} of his broad-mindedness to make whimsical re- marks. The best goods sometimes come in th« smallest packages, and Walter is no exceptioft to the rule. He is an A-plus student, and one of that sort who) cause the profs to wear a haunted look from trying to think up some unan- swerable question. i( We spoke no slander, no, nor listened to it. Flora Lois Griffin, Belington, W. Va. Delta Kappa; Associate Editor Murmurmon- tis. ' 1 1 - ' 1 2 ; Chapel Choir ; Associate Editor Murmurmontis, ' I2-M3. She usualy wanders in about twenty minutes late to her eight o ' clocks, having appropriated the missing time in much needed recuperation from over study. Her manners are so pleasing and kindly that she makes friends of all with whom she meets. When it comes to class spiri t and genuine interest in what is going on, ' Pink Lady is right there with the goods, and any mention of a quitter is sure to bring forth an expression of extreme disgust from her august self. She is an insatiable Latin scholar, and always has a fund of information on any subject from which to draw on in any emergency. Flo is not in- dispensable to the Chapel Choir on account of her bird-like voice, but she also raises the av- erage of that aggregation in good looks. One of her most attractive features is her smile, which is copyrighted for all intents and purposes, and most in evidence when Ike comes to town. We hesitate to speak of her future, for what she may be does not yet appear. Love comforteth like sunshine after rain. 29 A J unior ' s Dream When the sun in golden splendor Sinks behind the distant hills, Then a mem ' ry sweetly tender All my inmost being thrills. ' Tis the mem ' ry of my school-days And of friends both kind and true; But the Juniors of Old Wesleyan Break most clearly on my view. With the breath of spring time laden Mirrored in the twilight air. One by one appear the faces Of the classmates I knew there. I can hardly recognize them They have changed so very fast But their hearts are true as steel To the mem ' ry of our class. Now all is changed; it makes me sad As I think of the days far past, When thru storm and shine the girls and boys Faithful remained to the last. Yet they passed before my vision Like the dream-folk of the night. Like the raindrops falling downward, Or the cloudlets in their flight. With the mists of twilight blending. Vanishes my dream away, And I wake to find all perished Just a dream of a by-gone day. — M. E. G., ' 14 30 Junior Class OFFICERS Ronald F. Moist President ETHEL Snodgrass Vice President Gladys Mayfield Secretary WlLFORD McCuTCHEON Treasurer ' Nulla Palma sine Lahore. MEMBERS Mabel Elizabeth Gay Flora Griffin Walter Hall Gladys Mayfield Wilford L. McCutcheon Ronald F. Moist Ethel Snodgrass R. L. Williams 31 Une Histoire Des Histoires Some few days before the sun of nineteen and ten in his southward course had crossed the equator, and the leaves on the campus trees had put on their most gorgeous hues, there appeared at Wesleyan, rather mysteriously too, for none knew whence they came nor how, a class of individuals whose differ- ence from the old studes was so very marked that they were immediately spotted as Fresh. Some wore boots, some shoes, few were barefooted. Some believing that sameness should be avoided and variety sought, had one pant ' s leg within and one without their boots. The female portion was clad in attires absolutely indescribable by the most fancy ebullition of wits inhabit- ing this mundane sphere. Most observed their new environments with open eyes, ears and mouths, while a few attempted to hide their greenness under a cloak of nonchalant passivity and taciturnity. It was wonderful to see the metamorphosis of these individuals. Within a few weeks the checkered shirts had given way to a more dressy pattern and even in some instances to white ones and celluloid collars. The miry entangle- ments of logomachy failed to convey the way these persons took to their books. However, as a rule a child one year of age has but little history, so with the Freshman Class of ' 10. There is nothing extraordinary to be told, the year being spent in the regular routine with an occasional spiel of advice to Preps by Doc or Tommy to break the monotony. The summer vacation launched them into Sophomoredom, and as a blade of grass lifts its head on high at the call of spring, so the Sophs of 1 1 sprang up at a given signal and grew spontaneously, mysteriously, and automatically. You cannot account for a Sophomore for he is a unique 32 phenomenon all by himself. He is not lost in labynnthean profundities, neither is he like the comet, which traveling in a parabola startles the nation with its conspicuous presence, then disappears forever leaving only its tale behind. Nay, verily, behold the mighty Juniors! As they assembled in College Hall, September ' 12, bringing from their respective homes trunks and satchels stuffed with paternal advice and garments cut to the latest fashion, the very air seemed to give them inspiration, and they purposed in their hearts to excel all other classes. After they had met and re-organized, it was discovered that they had such diversified talents that upon three minutes notice they could furnish genius to put out a year book, steal the Senior ' s caps, go to Spark ' s circus or conduct a prayer-meeting. They were but few in number, yet they walked into the intellectual arena with all the confidence of a Roman gladiator. By referring to their class records their glorious achievements may be learned. In Greek and Latin they delighted Prof. Helwig with translations both fine and smooth and constructions heretofore unknown. Athletic dis- tinction was sought, and they always stood in readiness for any feat. The most noted thing their president c ould do was to stand on his head. Ere this tale of gentle woe shall have reached its gentle readers, the Juniors will be gone. They will have vanished like the mist of morning, and in their place will stand the Seniors of 1914, and next year they will do deeds from which may be written true chronicles about the favored few. Harry Adams Stansbury. Marshes, W. Va. Pi Kappa Epsilon; President Sophomore Class; Manager Track Team, ' 12; Captain Baseball, 1 2 ; Manager and Captain Football Team, 12; Manager Track, Baseball, Football, ' 13; President West Virginia Inter-collegiate Track Association Chrestomathean. From the list of offices above, one can easily judge the merits of Harry Stansbury. To this industrious young man, Wesleyan must attribute much of her success in athletics. When Harry made his first ap- pearance at Wesleyan is not known, but it is under- stood that he heloed open the school. A great business career evidently lies before him. Mary Jane Arbuthnot, Parkersburg, W. Va. Term, Secretary Excelsior Literary Society, Fall 1912; Vice-President Y. W. C. A., 1912-13. Mary Jane is a great favorite among the boys as well as the girls. She has a sunny nature that speaks ill of no one. She studies Latin and Greek untiringly and is some shark when it comes to English. During the Winter Term, she was kept home on account of illness, and was greatly missed by all who knew her. She can play tennis almost as good as any boy, and is very enthusiastic about sports of all kinds. Harry Trippett, Buckhannon, W. Va. Chrestomathean Literary Society. Harry is the only member of the class who is a member of the newly-organized P. A. C. He is kind- hearted and ery fond of animals. There is not a tel- ephone pole or fence in Buckhannon that Harry has not held up for a period of ten minutes at least. With a brain so constructed a-s to devise unheard of schemes for mischief making, Hash is bound to succeed. He is some Latin and Greek student. Howard Clark, Buckhannon, W. Va. President of Excelsior Literary Society, Spring Term. •13. His life is gentle, and the elements are so mixed in him that nature can stand up and say to the world, This is a man. The long looked for has happened, at last, Howard has become a ladies man. Drawings and ladies now take up his time. Howard evidently has a bright future before him. Roberta Anne Reger, Buckhannon, W. Va. Delta Kappa. The Miss Reger whom you meet at a reception, and the ' Bertie whom you know intimately, seem like two different persons. Yet underneath it all you see the same jolly rollicking nature showing itself. She plays basket ball with a vigor that gets her many bruises and bumps. Whenever she undertakes anything, she goes at it enthusiastically until it is accomplished. There- fore, when she chose English for her major study, she wouldn ' t stand for C ' s and C plusses, but demanded the highest possible. Burrows Mangold Snodgrass, New Martinsville, W. Va. Pi Kappa Epsilon; Critic Chrestomathean Literary Society, Spring Term, ' 13; Treasurer Debating Club, Spring Term. ' 13; Glee Club; Y. M. C. A. The Sophs feel duly honored to count among their number the mighty personage of a Duke. Early in September, Duke cast his lot among us and rapidly gamed many friends. He is an athlete of some renown, and is noted for his strict training during football sea- son. It is a matter of dispute whether or not he may be counted among the lady fussers, for during the winter he allied himself with the Bachelors ' Brigade, but in the spring a young man ' s fancy turns to thoughts of love, and ' Duke is no exception to the rule. Ward B. Fletcher, Clarksburg, W. Va. Vice-President Harrison County Club; Chrestoma- thean. Fletch, as we all know him, is probably one of the best known characters in the school. No student activ- ity has been complete unless Fletch had a hand in it. In spite of his smallness in stature, he was a per- former on the gridiron, where he kept all in good spirits by his ready wit and humor. Josephine Clark, Buckhannon, W. Va. Delta Kappa. One would hardly call this girl Miss Josephine, for she is so bright and funny that the moment you meet her you know she must be Jo. She can do anything, from Paddle to beating a boy playing basket ball. Besides this and countless other things, she studies occasionally and makes a specialty of A ' s. She is the !allest girl in the Sophomore Class, eats little, and is ' ' rong for athletics. She is also a whole-souled Delta Kappa. Page Milburn, Jr., Buckhannon, W. Va. Excelsior Literary Society ; Y. M. C. A. ' If one wants good company, let him associate with himself, seems to be the opinion of young Doc Milburn. Page comes to us from Washington, D. C, which he thinks is the greatest place on the map. This young man is in reality the student of the class. Whatever duties are assigned him are performed with a completeness that does honor bolh to himself and his class. We hope for more such Washington prod- ucts. Carl G. Weltman, Newburg, W. Va. Excelsior Literary Society; Secretary Homiletic Asso- ciation, 12- ' I3. Cotton Top, as Weltman is usually called, is the chaplain of the class, having dedicated himself to the ministry. He is one of the few members of the Homi- letic Club that Cupid has shot at and hit. After wandering around for a term between 14 and 15, ' Cotton finally got back into the right harness. He is a great athletic enthusiast, and played on the class basket ball team. Ethel Woodburn, Moundsville, W. Va. Moundsville High School ; West Liberty Normal ; Excelsior Literary Society. This dark eyed maiden comes to us from Mounds- ville, where she graduated from High School. Later she went to West Liberty Normal and completed her course there in 1911. Her capacity for book-learning is amazing, and needless to say her grades are always the highest. Besides her great love for French, she has a habit of rowing up the river with a bunch to get the sunburn and fresh air. ARLIE McCoy, Buckhannon, W. Va. President Excelsior Society Fall Term 11; Vice President Sophomore Class; Athletic Director ' 12- ' 1 3. Of all the members of the class, Arley McCoy per- plexes us most. Although he is a good student and an all around good fellow, from all appearances he has a Grimm future before him. It is very difficult to tell for what pursuit in life Arley is fitting himself. When not escorting his brother to and from the Ladies ' Hall he can usuallv be found with his books. £ F. Fay Smith, Fairmount, W. Va. Excelsior Literary Society; Secretary of Oratorical Association; Glee Club; Debating Club. Years may come and years may go, but the Fair- mount tribe of Smiths oh, no. Fay is the only member of this tribe in school at present. He is a strong believer in the principle: ' It is better to express your opinion and be wrong than be right and keep silent. Fay is the orator of the class and won second prize in the Anderson Debating Conlest. Science is his hobby. Lois Clark, Buckhannon, W. Va. Delta Kappa; Chrestomathean Literary Society. A smile and a good word for everybody, are some of the prominent characteristics of this young lady. How to be serious is unknown to her. So far Lois has never been so hard hearted as to shock the Profs and students by coming to class on time. However we have hopes for her in the future. ' Though as brim full of mischief and wit and glee, as ever a human frame could be, she is a brilliant and ha-d working student. Carl Danker, Lancaster, Ohio. Carl Danker came to us from Marietta College at the beginning of the Winter Term. He immediately became conspicuous by his brilliant performance on tie basket ball floor. Aside from being a basket ball star, Danker is some baseball pitcher, being considered one of the best college pitchers in this section. Cecil Glenn McCoy, Buckhannon, W. Va. President French Club; Excelsior Literary Society. Glenn McCoy, better known as ' String, is the real ladies ' man of the class. Although he did not take much interest in school affairs the first of the year, during the Fall Term a great change came over him, and now he seems to Lovett. String is also som e- what of an athlete, having played forward on the Class basket ball team. Earl N. Flowers, Clarksburg, W. Va. Delta Phi Sigma; Chrestomathean Literary Society. Stuffy, as we all know him, hails from Clarks- burg, the little city of development. He is keeping pace with his home town, his special development being in the line of manufacturing Chapel Excuses. At this time Stuffy is having a very difficult lime choosing his major. He is in doubt whether to make it Lawn Tennis or Basket-making. Stuffy played a forward on the College Class Basket Ball team. Sophomore Class HARRY STANSBURY President ARLEY McCoy Vice President Josephine Clark Secretary F. Fay Smith Treasurer 191 5 ' s Future By special request the palms of each member of the Sophomore Class have been read, and I shall here reveal a few facts that the palmist revealed therein. Since I was present at each meeting, I am able to give you the exact words of Lulu. The Seeress. Mary Arbulhnol was first. As she glanced at her palm a look of horror swept over the face of the Seeress. You will be imprisoned, she said, and then she followed up this amazing statement by saying that Mary would be one of the leading militant suffragists. The curtains were pushed aside by Ethel Woodburn. Lulu seized her hand, and gazed into it, A brilliant future belongs to you, she exclaimed, you will be head dishwasher at the New Valley Hotel. Next came Lois Clark. Lulu peered into her lily white palm, and remarked in an awesome whisper, Your voice is your fortune, do not under any circumstances use it. Georgia Smith ' s palm was next examined. According to the Seeress, she was to grace the typewriter with her blithesome form and thus win h er way in the world. Horror! cried Lulu, gazing in ' o Jo Clark ' s hand, you are going to die young. A bump on your head will cause it. The bump you will receive from falling out of your aeroplane. What ' s this? What ' s this? said the Seeress, looking at the next arrival, Roberta Reger, you will rival Christy Mathewson as a pitcher. My heart beat high with expectation as Howard Clark next appeared. The Seeress smiled, I see a wonderful future for you, she said, you will be head bill-poster for Ringling Brothers. Harry Stansbury with a lordly air next submitted his palm for examination. A broad grin overspread Lulu ' s face, You will shove dishes, she prophesied, in one of Mr. Child ' s great restaurants. The Seeress then studied Glenn McCoy ' s hand for a long time and at last cried, Ah, you will be a floor walker in Siegel Cooper ' s. Arley came next: Lulu promptly gave him his reading. Your voice and winning ways will charm many millions of lady admirers. Page Milburn received a very happy reading. Lulu told him that he was to be a street cleaner in his beloved Washing!on. Fay Smith next appeared, You have a wonderful voice, cried Lulu. Fay nodded affirmatively. ' You will be Lizzie, the Snake Chatmer s spieler, she declared. Duke Snodgrass gave Lulu his hand next. The Seeress ' s face darkened. ' Oh, mercy, she said, ' you will be ' et up ' by the cannibals you seek to civilize. ' Stuffy ' s graceful form pushed aside the curtains. Lulu glanced into his dainty palms. Ah, she said, you will have much of this world ' s goods, you are to be Gertie May Davis ' s next husband. I wish I might tell you the other facts which were revealed. However they were of a more startling nature than these, and I deem it best to keep mum. 42 Walter Carper Phillips Buckhannon, W. Va. Walter, oh Walter boy, what don ' t you do? Presides o ' er your class, on the Pharos staff, too. Your tasks and your duties are many indeed. Come down from your perch — that ' s just what you need. Jean Downes ...-• Buckhannon, W. Va. Now this young lady whose picture you see, Is quite a student so they tell me; She is jolly and happy, quite all day long. Even when Latin and such things go wrong. John Snowden Kellison Marlinton, W. Va. Has anybody here seen Kelley, Our All State football star, Who is just as hard to tackle As a B. and O. Box car? M •f ' fil BhjS m- ' j ■JPvi Adaline Marie Root Wheeling, W. Va. A genius, a genius, oh look who is here, A wonder in Math, it now would appear: And not only that, but she ' s pretty and clever, A girl to be proud of, and proud of forever. Frank George Fahrion Pickens, W. Vi Along his straight ruled paths he goes Contented with ' em. The only rythm that he knows, A logarithm. Kathryn Cochrane Duerr.. New Martinsville. W. Va Sedate and demur Is Katherine Duerr. No heart can beat truer In all Wesleyan we ' re sure. William Ray Chapman Wheeling W. Va This fair hopeful youth from Wheeling Has a voice like soft zephyrs stealing. If sarcasm he ' d cut, he ' d come out of the rut. By all his good qualities revealing. Lillian Perry Mayfield Buckhannon, W. Va. The fairest of a million, a poet of her class, A Delta Kappa jewel, a bright and jolly lass, A lover of her studies, a student of renown, A candidate for honor, when she dons her cap and gown. C. A. Brake Buckhannon, W. Va. Brake is a student of intellectual capacity; He is noted for kindness, truth and veracity. His delight is in doing the things which he can And these are the marks of an intelligent man. Maude Ryder Greenbank, W. Va. No one milder than Maude Ryder In Wesleyan can be found. Her society work she ' ll never shirk; With a book she ' s ever found. Herman Grose Buckhannon, W. Va. Polly Grose, Polly Grose, where have you been ? What can it be that makes you so thin Polly Grose, ' Polly ' Grose, what can it be? Getting money from Freshmen, I ' m sure, answered he. Eulalia Opal Sine Buckhannon, W. Va. To classes, to classes, a gallop, a trot, Would she cut any? Oh no, I think not; She is loyal to Wesleyan, and the class of 16, And all of the deepest of knowledge she ' ll glean. Louis Edward Fahrion Pickens, W. Va For a man of many talents, Wesleyan has never seen a greater. He ' s in most everything there is. And is also some debater. Hazel Marie Clark Harrisville, W. Va Twinkle, Twinkle, Wesleyan Star, Sixteen powers that be you are. Sedate and quiet as can be, Yet you have much of jollity. Cleon Roscoe Fitzhugh Bridgeport, W. Va. You are a loyal Freshman, Cleon Fitzhugh, If toil makes a student, you ' ll certainly do. In Society, in class work, and Y. M. C. A. too, You are willing and ready to make things go through. Sara Mabel Nay Wheeling, W. Va. Happy and gay is Sara Nay. 1 11 be an old maid, we ' ve heard her say; But when the right youth comes some happy day. You may venture a guess she ' ll never say Nay. Adam Bird Buckhannon, W. Va. Glad to see you, Adam Bird, Twas your strong clear voice we heard. Though not a native of our state, et you ' re matchless in debate. Mabel McMillen Masontown, W. Va. You are shy and demure. We ' re all very sure That Mabel will make her mark. Her loves may be few, but they ' re deep, fixed and true. And she is certainly an English shark. Roy Gaston Law Parkersburg, W. Roy Law, he loves to debate. To discuss any point, be it early or late. For any just cause he is ready to strike, Always good natured — you ne ' er saw ihe like. Roscoe Thrasher Buckhannon, W. Va Roscoe is a farmer boy, A mechanic and a cook. He can mix up dope in the Chemistry Lab, And may some day write a book. Ralph Clinton Brown Graf ion, W. Va There was a young Freshman, and what do you think? He lived upon nothing but studies and ink; For studies — more studies — he always was wishin , And yet who can boast such a fine disposition. Ray Ringer Kingwood. V. From Preston comes Pay Ringer. A shy and earnest youth. Here at W esleyan to linger. To debate and speak he truth. Va View Fmm Front Row IN 6t%HW CwaSS Ml hi Freshman Class OFFICERS Walter C. Phillips President CLEON R. FlTZHUGH Vice President Marie Clark Secretary Herman Grose Treasurer Ralph C. Brown Historian Motto: Labor Coronat Fini. History of Freshman Class, 1913 The history of the Freshman Class of 1913 had its beginning in the ages of the past. Some may think thai our history began on September 18th, when school opened, but so illustrious a class could not possibly come together by mere chance. By careful deliberate thinking and by widespread research, the real beginning has been discovered. Early in the Spring of 1910, there was unearthed in Pompeii, the records of the Sibyl, which had been taken from the oracle of Apollo at Delphi. The account taken verbatim (hence the poor English) is as follows: In the closing days of the Trojan War the Gods and Goddesses assembled in the lofty palace of Jove, hurler of the thunder-bolt. King of the Gods and men. He sat on his throne, devising a plan whereby Juno and bright eyed Minerva, incensed because of so many of their people, might become reconciled to each other. Jove, proposed various plans to conciliate them, but all were readily refused. Finally he spread this plan before them. The heroes of the Greeks and Trojans should have another span of life upon the Earth in the distant cycles of the future. In addition to these heroes who should return, there were to come to the Earth certain ones of the immortals, so that these men of mighty prowess and courage should have fit companions during their stay on the Earth. Therefore Jove decreed that Minerva, Juno, Apollo, Diana, Venus and Mars should come to the Earth. These men and women will be born in the distant West, where Phoebus alone thus far has driven his chariot. They shall col- lect in one place, where many things shall be taught and some of them will study the history of their own lives. The memory of which has been wholly blotted out by the waters of Lithe. Thus the prophecy ends. Never, since the lime of this oracle, has the fulfillment been so propitious as now. The very first time a meeting of the class was called, its superiority over all other classes was manifested. Look over the list of Freshmen, there are those who rival Hercules in strength. Ulysses in wiles and craftiness, (resourceful and many sided in football) ; others who approach Minerva in wis- dom, still others who surpass Venus in beauty and finally those whose voices have the sweet tones of Apollo. With such an array of talent, the world will hear of the Freshman Class of ' 13. Wesleyan has already recognized our ability and has provided a gym, and is going to have a Science Hall for us by next year. Since we have made ourselves conspicuous already, we have three years yet to display our genius. Watch our class, it is the concrete example of a Greater Wesleyan. Historian. 50 Ka NORMAL Atkinson Normal Seniors OFFICERS F. Ridley Anderson President Gladys Claire Pierce Vice President Jessie Coffman Secretary Blanche Clinton Treasurer Many classes have gone from Wesleyan, and doubtless many more will follow. The ones that have left us have been named for the noblest men and women that the College has known. The Normal Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirteen has chosen for its own, the name of a man whom the state of West Virginia recognizes as one cf her greatest and most be- loved citizens. It is therefore with honor and respect that we dedicate this page to our friend and counsellor, Hon. George Wesley Atkinson of Washing- ton D. C. Mr. Atkinson has been well known in legal circles for many years, is an author and editor of no mean repute, was the successful Governor of the state from 1897 to 1901 and is at present a member of the Court of Claims at the Nation ' s Capitol. He has long been a promoter and benefactor of education, is the gradu- ate of several of the best colleges and universities, the bearer of honorary degrees, and has been a member of the board of trustees of many educational institutions, West Virginia Wesleyan among the number. Being a true friend of the College, no one better could be found for whom to name the greatest Normal Class that Wesleyan has ever produced. We desire that our future be made more successful and our lives broader through the thought that we belong to the Class that has for its advisor, one who is recognized as the Friend of Men. 53 Atkinson Normal Senior Class F. Ridley Anderson Spencer. W. Va. President Class, Men ' s Glee Club. Y. M. C. A., Excelsior. Lilian Cotton St. Marys. W. Va. Excelsior. Y . W. C. A. Blanche Clinton Parkersburg, W. Va. Treasurer Class, Chrestomathean, Y. W. C. A. Anna Ruth Humphries Adrian. W. Va. Excelsior, Y. W. C. A. Grace McCleary Cameron. W. Va. Excels.or. Y. W. C. A. Nellie Chidester Buckhannon, W. Va. Excelsior, Y. W. C. A. H. L. Van Camp Paden City, W. Va. Ex celsior; Y. M. C. A.; Orchestra; Band. Fanny Smith Grantsville, W. Va. Y. W. C. A. ; Excelsior. Loula Jordan Buckhannon, W. Va. Y. W. C. A. ; Excelsior. EARL MclNTIRE New Martinsville. W. Va. Chrestomathean; Delta Phi Sigma. Ora Lewis Jane Lew, W. Va. Excelsior, Y. W. C. A. Audrey Cummings Jane Lew, W. Va. Y. W. C. A. ; Excelsior. Phyllis Anna Frashure Beverly, W. Va. Excelsior, Y. W. C. A.; Elocution ' 12. C. L. VanCamp Paden City, W. Va. Chrestomathean; Y. W. C. A.; Band; Orchestra. Anna Wright Cameron, W. Va. Excelsior, Y. W. C. A. 55 Gladys Claire Pierce Buckhannon, W. Va. Delta Kappa; Vice President of Class. Late B. Davisson Lost Creek, W. Va. Pres. Chrestomathean Literary Society Winter Term ' 12; Pres. Harrison County Club. Carrie Lutes Moundsville, W. Va. Delta Kappa; Chrestomathean. Lois Van Camp Paden City, W. Va. Chrestomathean, Y. W. C. A. Hazel Van Dyke Roberts Elizabeth, W. Va. Chrestomathean, Y. W. C. A. BEULAH HARMER Shinnston, W. Va. Excelsior, Y. W. C. A. J. Claud Law Jane Lew, W. Va. Pi Kappa Epsilon; Excelsior; Y. M. C. A.; Glee Club. Marguerite Bird Elkins, W. Va. Chrestomathean, Girls ' Glee Club; Y. W. C. A. Mabel Watson Terra Alta, W. Va. Excelsior, Y. W. C. A. Bessie Rowley Ravenswood, W. Va. Excelsior, Y. W. C. A. GOLDIE POWERS Moundsville, W. Va. Y. W. C. A. ; Excelsior. Olive Wolverton Buckhannon, W. Va. Girls ' Glee Club; Music ' 12. India Jo Riggs St. Marys, W. Va. Excelsior; Y. W. C. A.; Pharos Staff. JESSIE COFFMAN Shinnston, W. Va. Secretary Chrestomathean Society Spring Term ' 13; Y. W. C. A.; Secretary of Class. Berenice Brooks Buckhannon, W. Va. Joseph Ferguson Spencer, W. Va. Excelsior Y. M. C. A. 57 Normal Senior History The Atkinson is the third class to graduate from the Normal Department. Ever since this part of the school has been organized, it has been ranked by educators as one of the most efficient Normal Schools in West Virginia, and its graduates are recognized among the best teachers to be found. This fact is clearly proven, when we notice the number of important school offices that former students of Wesleyan hold, not only in this, but other states. This success is due both to the efficient directors of the institution, and the capabilities and determination that marks the purpose of its students. In these things the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Thirteen is not lacking. Our Instructors are among the best in the college and are known as men and women of talent and capacity. They have instilled within us high ideals, and given, as much as they were able, the ability to achieve success along the line that we have chosen. The class itself has been faithful in the performance of its duties, and has always had the purpose of its labors clearly in view. As this class is the largest in the history of the department, it has many within its ranks who are noted among Wesleyan ' s best and proficient students. We are well represented in most of the student organizations, having members in both the Young Men ' s and the Young Women ' s Christian Associations, the Oratorical and Debating Clubs, the college basket ball team, the Glee Club, both Literary societies, the new Fraternity and Sorority, and many others. What the future of such a class will be is hard to predict, but it is safe to say th at in the years to come the members will be found among the faculties of the leading high schools and colleges of this and the surrounding states. Each one is filled with the desire to accomplish the end for which they have striven, and help to increase the prestige which Wesleyan holds. Love for our Alma Mater is one of the characteristics of the class and good fellowship, sympathy, and inter- est abound. Truly the Senior class has in some measure descovered its possibilities, and only needs the opportunity for their accomplishment. As we go out to take our places in the world, we desire to bear with us the spirit and intention of duty, thus making our College truly proud of its children, and fulfilling our motto Not for self but for others. 58 Junior Normal Class OFFICERS President CateWOOD PRESTON CAMERON Vice President WlLLIAM O. HlNKLE Secretary GLADYS McKlNLEY Treasurer OLIVE L. HAMRICK Colors: Black and Scarlet. Flower: American Beauty Rose MEMBERS Bertha Bonar Margaret Cameron Gatewood P. Cameron R. Moore Dodrill Ona Pearl Frum Cleon R. Fitzhugh William O. Hinkle Olive L. Hamrick Hattie Lewis Lillian Maloney Lyle Rimby R. Worth Shumaker Elsie Shackleford Harry L. Thompson Audria C. Ward Gladys McKinley Nettie Meyers 61 A Jar of Pairs. William Seymour Edwards Class CLASS OFFICERS R. WORTH SHUMAKER President W. Guy Morrison Vice President Elizabeth K. Hartley Secretary J. SHARPS CRISLIP Treasurer Colors — Cream and Brown Motto — Nunc age Flower — Cream Rose YELL Rick-a-boom, rick-a-boom, row, row, row; Rick-a-boom, nck ' a ' boom, row, row, row; Here we are, here we are, here we are now; Take a look, take a look, best ever seen; Senior Class, Edwards Class, Nineteen thirteen. 64 William Seymour Edwards Charleston-Kanawha In looking over our state for a man, the most deserving to whom we might dedicate the Class of Nineteen and Thirteen, we found no one whose life reflects with grander effect upon social and educational development than that of William Seymour Edwards, frequently spoken of as a lawyer, traveler, scholar, an author and a business man. Colonel Edwards is also an educator and that in a very practical sense, in that he is a builder and promoter of educa- tional enterprises. Several years ago he became interested in the work that was being done at Wesleyan College. Since that time he has made many con- tributions to our school and today is one of our loyal supporters. He as- sisted us in the erection of our gymnasium, which structure has largely been the instrument that has given Wesleyan first place in college athletics of West Virginia. Colonel Edwards ' attitude towards such vital questions of public welfare and the good work he has done, stand as a patriotic example to all West Vir- ginians. His work should be and doubtless will be, appreciated by thousands of loyal sons of this great and growing state. 65 Raymond Worth Shumaker Buckhannon, W. Va. Popular among his fellow students but subjec:ed to fits (Fitz). President of the Edwards ' Class; Varsity Football and Basket Ball 1911 and 1912; Track Team ' 10- ' 12; Mem- ber of Debating Club; Athletic Director 1911-M2; Y. M. C. A.; Treasurer Crestomathean Literary Society, Winter Term, 1913; Associate Editor of the Pharos; Delta Phi Sigma. Myrtle Lloyd Boylen Buckhannon, W. Va. A brilliant student and highly esteemed by all who know her. She is a faithful member of the Y. W. C. A. and served as Treasurer during the Winter Term of 1913. Excelsior Society. J. Sharps Crislip Weston, W. Va. Whose future career no doubt will be spent in the law courts, is a good student and has a very sociable appearance. Y. M. C. A.; Chresto Society; Class Treasurer; Delta Phi Sigma. John Isaac Allman Jane Lew, W. Va. Comes to us from Buckhannon High School. Very graceful in appearance and a bright student. Chrestomathean Literary Society; Y. M. C. A.; President of Lewis County Club; Member of College Band. 66 W. Guy Morrison Beckley, W. Va. Quite popular in athletic and society circles. Spends his Mondays at the Hall. Vice President of Edwards ' Class; Captain Varsity Basket Ball Team 1913; Varsity Basket Ball 1912; Athletic Director 1912-13; Varsity Football Team 191 1 - ' 1 2 ; President Senior Elocution Class 1913; Vice President Excelsior Society, Fall Term, 1912; Treasurer of Excelsior, Spring Term, 1912. Elizabeth Kathryn Hartley Cottageville, W. Va. Well known and very highly appreciated by all who meet her. Secretary of the Y. W. C. A. I9I1- - I2; Member of French Club; Secretary of Excelsior Society, Winter Term, 1911; Secretary of Edwards ' Class 1913. Harry V. Thompson Bridgeport, W. Va. This young man is active in student circles, and, although he does not give much time to athletics, he is usually too busy to study. There seems to be a thorn (Thorne) in his life. Y. M. C. A.; Treasurer Excelsior Literary Society Winter Term 1913. Ada Ella Sharpe Slaty Fork, W. Va. Cannot be beat for readings. A loyal Y. W. C A. worker. Secretary of Y. W. C. A. 1912-13; Senior Elocution and Excelsior Literary Society. Her ability is not confined to minor things. 67 Melville J. Pauch Buckhannon, W. Va. No one can keep track of Mell unless there is a ball game or some athletic contest; if so, Mell will be there. He is rather athletic himself, having made a fair record in Basket Ball and Track. Genevieve Horner Lost Creek, W. Va. One of the most popular girls in school. Very beautiful — an excellent specimen of her sex. Secretary of the Athletic Association 191 1- ' 12- ' 13; Y. W. C. A.; Girls ' Glee Club; Chrestomathean Literary Society. Wm. S. Jacobs Clarksburg, W. Va. Bill is an all round good fellow as well as an athlete of no mean repute. Before coming to Wesleyan he attended Clarksburg High and Kiski Academy. Albert Foster Hardman Jane Lew, W. Va. His literary productions and class work is a credit to any class. The cartoons of this young man rival those of Bud Fisher. Pharos Staff, 19I2- - I3; Excelsior; Y. M. C. A.; French Club; Lewis Co. Club; Vice President Junior Class, 1912. H H Russell Lowell Law Lawford, W. Va. Popular in society and at the Ladies ' Hall Assistant Business Manager of the Pharos, 1911-12; Var- sity Basket Ball, 1912; Athletic Director 191 1- ' I2- - 13; Y. M. C. A.; Chrestomathean ; President Junior Class 1912; Glee Club. Brosie Sine Buckhannon, W. Va. Prominent in the class room and a musician of no mean ability. A valuable member of the ' 13 Class. Member of the Pharos Staff; Y. W. C. A.; Chorister of the Excelsiors, Fall Term 1912; Secretary of the Academic Juniors, 191 1 . John Dixie Downes Buckhannon, W. Va. Dix is always seen where there is anything doin. He is quite musical, being accomplished as a clarinetist. He is Secretary of the College Band and is a Chrestomathean and Y. M. C. A. r«« ' ■ William O. Hinkle Hall, W. Va. A former pedagogue who left his native heath in 1911 and entered Wesleyan. By diligent study he is renowned as one of the learned in the Edwards ' Class. College Band; Y. M. C. A.; Excelsior Society. m Ralph J. Raybeck Alexander, W. Va. Scratch is a genial and pleasing young man. He possesses rare characteristics of high order — he is a gentleman. He is a member of the Y. M. C. A. and of the Chrestomathean Literary Society; He is also a Delta Phi Sigma. Harry Tetrick Enterprise, W. Va. Formerly a student in Shinnston High. Although not a Member of the Homiletic Association or very often in society, he is seldom absent from the athletic field. Football Reserves, 1912. Isaac Hurst Post Buckhannon, W. Va. Two years ago Ike left his native state to take training in the Military Schools of Kentucky. Finding no school equal to Wesleyan, he returned this year and is an honored member of the Edwards ' Class. Chrestomathean; French Club; Reserve Football Team ' 12. Sabinus Murray McWhorter Buckhannon, W. Va. A student of Buckhannon High, who entered Wesleyan in 1911. By diligent study he has mastered his school work and is an honored Member of the ' 13 Class. Chrestomathean; Wesleyan Band; Y. M. C. A. 70 Harry V. Looney Spencer, W. Va. Occupies a front seat in chapel. He is a Member of the Wesleyan Glee Club and at present is Treasurer of the same. Captain Second Prep. Basket Ball Team, 1913; Chresto So- ciety; Y. M. C. A.; Delta Phi Sigma. Pansy May Hankey Belington, W. Va. Pansy has a bright futu  in the Commercial World. At present she is Secretary to the President of the College. Music and Commercial Basket Ball, 191 I - ' 12; Y. W. C. A. William D. Judy Circleville, W. Va. A fair representative of the healthy life fostered among the West Virginia Hills. A good student and a good athletic supporter. Y. M. C. A. ; Homilelic Association ; Chaplain Excel- sior Society, Winter Term 1911. Edward R. Reed Clay, W. Va. Quake is a jolly young man and his services are a great value to the various organizations of which he is a member. He orates in the Debating Club and his clear notes ring from the College Band. Excelsior Literary Society and Y. M. C. A. 1 George Hammer Weston, W. Va. What mounts aloft, nor looks below, Will not quail though tempests blow. His industry and integrity characterize him for a suc- cessful future. Y. M. C. A.; Excelsior Society. m Goldia Vesta Beahler Alexander, W. Va. Not long ago the rock-ribbed mountains of Upshur Co. sent us Goldia. She is a faithful Member of the Y. W. C. A. and of the Excelsior Literary Society. Her scholarship is first class. ■3 Arthur Orr Harvey Deer Park, Md. Small in stature but mighty in valor, Librarian of Wes- leyan College Glee Club; Treasurer of Excelsior Society, Fall Term, 1912; French Club; Y. M. C. A. TSk Z Charles Neal Malcolm Uffington, W. Va. Promoted to an elevated Chapel seat. Owing to the fact that Chas. has had some sickness. Dr. Doney conferred the honor on him of occupying a room in the main building. Y. M. C. A.; Vice President Excelsior Winter Term 1913. 72 Henry Eary Mulvane, W. Va. Who, with his compass and chain, will make a plot of the unknown wilds some future day, is diligent about his work and a student of recognition. Chrestomathean Literary Society and Y. M. C. A. Hope Ayers Hundred, W. Va. Hope ' is another one of our singers. She belongs to the Girls Glee Club and the Excelsior Society. She always takes Hope with her and her presence brings nothing but pleas- antness to her associates. Y. W. C. A. Peter James Murdock Middletown, W. Va. One of the most fascinating characters in Wesleyan. A willing worker and outside of his regular school work he is per- forming ministerial duties. Y. M. C. A.; Homiletic Association; Chaplain Excelsior Society Winter Term, 1912. 73 A Glimpse Into the Future One winter evening as the wind was howling about my room and filling the air with whirling drifts of snow, I sat before the open fire in my favorite armchair, heedless alike to the roaring of the storm and the rattling of the windows, meditating on what the future had in store for the illustrious Class of Nineteen Thirteen. Gradually I became insensible to the noises of the wind, and finally fell into a light doze from which I suddenly awoke to find myself, to my intense surprise, in what appeared to be the brilliantly lighted dining room of some palatial hotel. I gazed curiously about me and perceived that a company of about thirty middle aged ladies and gentlemen were just sitting down to a magnificent banquet. Still dazed, I beheld a waiter beckoning me to a chair at an obscure end of the table, and I obediently slipped into it, hoping the venerable company would not resent my intrusion. The banquet began, and course after course was brought in by the hurrying waiters, until finally the toastmaster arose. Who is he? I exclaimed eagerly, nudging my neighbor at the left, and staring at the toastmaster, whose face seemed strangely familiar. What, don ' t you know Governor Shumaker, the President of the Class of Nine- teen Thirteen and rumored candidate for the United States Presidency in this coming election? No, I replied humbly, I don ' t know any of this company. What organization is it, anyhow? My neighbor cast a pitying look upon me, yet proceeded to enlighten me. Why, he said with some pride, this is a reunion of the Class of Nineteen Thirteen, the class that made Wesleyan famous and put Buckhannon on the map. On seeing my interest, he began to name over the guests to me in their order around the table. That stout gentleman, he began, with gray whiskers just to the left of Governor Shumaker is Hon. H. V. Looney, the owner of the largest theatre in Pittsburg. The lady next to him is Miss Sine, a noted teacher of Ancient and Modern languages of Columbia University. The bald headed gentleman next is Senator Harvey, of Mary- land. You have heard of his work in Congress, of course. That serious faced man just to his left is Prof. Hinkle, now teaching Pedagogy in Harvard. The next two alert looking gentlemen are Messrs. Crislip and Downes, partners in the prominent law firm of the state, and the lady at their left is Miss Boylen, whose recent novel has created such a sensation. Next to her is Dr. Thompson, the chemist, who discovered what elec- tricity really is. His left hand neighbor is Miss Hartley, the successor of Jane Addams in Chicago, and that prosperous looking gentleman next to her is Hon. W. Guy Morrison, the President of the International Airship Line. Next to him is Miss Hankey, the chief instructor in one of our largest Business Colleges and on her left is Mr. Allman, the in- ventor of the sun engine. The next three gentlemen are ecclesiastics. They are in order Dr. Hammer, Bishop Judy and Rev. Murdock, who have been doing such noted work in the foreign field. That next lady is Mrs. , wife of the famous scientist. That gen- tleman next to her is M. J. Paugh, one of the powers in Wall St., and Judge Eary is sil- ting at his left. That plump lady sitting next to him is Hope Ayres. She has been for a number of years conducting a world renowned matrimonial bureau in Hoboken. The distinguished looking gentleman on her left is Hon. R. L. Law, an authority on scientific agriculture in America, while the tough looking man next is Ralph Raybeck, Man- ager of the New York Giants, and the lady next to him is Genevieve Horner, lately retired operatic singer. The sun burned man on her left is the renowned traveler and explorer I. H. Post, just returned from Timbuctoo. The lady by him on the left is the famous reader, Ada Sharp, now the chief attraction of the Redpath Lyceum Course, while the gentleman on her left is Prof. Malcolm who recently translated some tablets found in the ruins of Babylon, conclusively proving the truth of the Jonah and Whale Story, and then the last beside you and me is Mr. Tetrick, the daring aviator who flew over Mt Everest last summer. But who are you, I questioned my companion. What, he exclaimed, don ' t you know that I am the inventor and manufacturer of Bissel ' s Blue Berry Bitters? I was too overcome to reply. And who are you, he demanded, in return. I — I began, when just then someone proposed the health of the Class of Nineteen Thirteen. Filled with enthusiasm, I seized my glass in both hands and sprang to my feet — to find myself standing before the fireplace and holding in my hands — the alarm clock. The storm outside had ceased. In the dead stillness of midnight I drew a long breath and rubbed my eyes. The scroll of the future had been opened to me. Prophet. c ( n  - i 75 Wesleyan Dailies, Tri- Weeklies, and Weeklies. Please PickT] Me up, MI-STER. ! Etiquette A maiden fair; a slippery street; A sickening thud, the ground to greet. A little man, just standing by. Help the maiden? My! oh, my! Do not fear, my gentle readers. Do not start in wild alarm; For ' twas only Dr. Doney, And he never took her arm. A high board fence; and angry beast; Help her over? not in the least. The little man, he just stands by, And looks the beastie in the eye. Do not fear my gentle readers. Do not start in wild alarm. For ' twas only Dr. Doney, And he never took her arm. Sche mers two-ing. row by row, Round the triangle they go; A little man just passing by Turns his head and cocks his eye. Do not fear, my gentle readers. Do not start in wild alarm; For they say that Dr. Doney Never took a lady ' s arm. Williams Junior Class OFFICERS Earle Neale President H. Y. CLARK Vice President RUTH McGUFFIE Secretary Kl_ETT McKlNLEY Treasurer Colors — Red and Navy Blue Motto — Semper Paratus YELL Hear the racket! hear the racket! We are the class with brains to back it. Of all Wesleyan, we ' re the cream, Junior! Williams! 1914! 79 Williams Junior Class EARLE Neale Parkersburg, W. Va. Ho: ' tis Greasey, the wonder of the age. Nellie Parks Looneyville, W. Va. Sure and steady. Ray Michaels Fairmount, W. Va. A brown haired youth whose charms have attracted many of the fair sex. Lessie King Buckhannon, W. Va. None but herself could be her parallel. Jennings King Buckhannon, W. Va. Somewhat young, but known by all. Humbolt Yokum Clark Hemlock, W. Va. Behold a wonder which one seldom meets. Clara Hanford Brentz, W. Va. Like burrs will her countenance cling to our memory. Leslie Miles Reger, W. Va. Deep waters move in silent majesty. Bonnie Evans Folsom, W. Va. Those wavy locks of brown. J. R. M. Chalfant Blacksville, W. Va. A great lover of the mountains and woods. Ada Mabel Martin Buckhannon, W. Va. Unlike other women is she. Ashby Caesar Robinson Rosebud, W. Va. A precocious and learned youth . Mabel Marie Cunningham Pickens, W. Va. A fresh rosy face, a soft pensive grace. M. TAMBLYN HAMRICK Webster Springs, W. Va. To my mind athletics is as essential as Latin. Asa Lewis Lake Ford, Md. Still water runs deep. 81 Williams Junior Class KLETT McKlNLEY Pullman, W. Va. A youth of labor and of ease and much inclined to love. Margaret Parks Looneyville, W. Va. A lovely maiden shy as a deer. Minor C. Miles Charleston, W. Va. Eleven hundred in one. Myrtle Edwards Keener Mt. Morris, Pa. A girl who certainly can elocutionize. SARAH MUNSON Buckhannon, W. Va. A gentle harmless lass with a good conscience. C. A. Moon Gormania, W . Va. As grand a student as ever graced the halls of Wesleyan. Wanda Marie White Buckhannon, W. Va. Golden locks and silver tones. Albert P. Robinson Charleston, W. Va. And a homilite was he. Lucille Cobun Masontcwn, W. Va. A smile that will not come off. Arno Gould Weston W. Va. He stands for A pluses. Ruth McGuffy Deep Valley. Pa. O ' er studies all victories won. Kathleen Watson Reedsville, W. Va. A heart so gay, through all the day. JOHN Post Buckhannon, W. Va. For e ' en though vanquished, he could argue still. C. B. McWHORTER • Buckhannon, W. Va. A very quiet and studious youth. J. L. Watson St. Marys, W. Va. How his dark brown eyes did sparkle when mischief was to be done. 83 emor in Art Hattie Starcher, Bolair, W. Va. Hattie has the distinction of being the only person, who has become so efficient with the brush and palette this year as to be entitled to the honor of being called an Art Senior. During her stay in Wesleyan she has made many friends on account of her sweet and obliging disposition. Several of the drawings in this book were made by her, and they in themselves bespeak to a slight degree, the talent and ability which she possesses. Hattie is a member of the Chrestomathan Literary Society and the Y. W. C. A. S4 Wm. Sexton Shinn Buckhannon, W. Va. ' Bill Shinn is one of those fellows of whom you could truly say slow but sure. When he starts to do a thina. vou may rest assured that it will b II done. Bill should make an excellent business man. for in addition to getting the scientific or school side of it. he has been receiving practical lessons in his father ' s business. Pansy Hankey Belington, W. Va. Pansy is one of those girls who is always in good humor, and ever ready to take advantage of an oppor- tunity to do a kindness. The fact that she is secretary to the President of the College, leaves no doubt as to her ability, and her fellow students having elected her Queen of the May by an overwhelming majority, shows the position she occupies in the esteem of her schoolmates. Pansy is a member of the Excelsior Liter- ary Society and the Y. W. C. A. Weldon Hathaway Buckhannon, W. Va. Weldon Hathaway will certainly make a pompous looking book-keeper, for even though he has not yet received his dip and started on his business career, he is dignity personified. Besides his school duties he indulges in basket ball as a side issue. He is also one of the Main stand bys in the Excelsior Literary Society and the Y. M. C. A. 86 Commercial Juniors Audrey R. Sutton Jane Lew, W. Va. Harry S. Hall Jane Lew, W. Va. Laura A. Wilson Fairmount, W. Va. Guy Clark Hemlock, W. Va. Lora McWhorter Weston, W. Va. Raymond Byrne Sutton, W. Va. 88 ARISEN FROM THE GRAVE Mark Twain has arisen from his grave, is the belief of many people since hearing the humorist, who calls himself Reed or Quake. He has started on a tour around the world in an aero- plane, and will lecture in all the European cities. His fame as a humorist has already become world w!de. In San Francisco, a man who had ne er been known to laugh, laughed until he died, when he heard one of the Hon. Ray Reed ' s famous lectures. So don ' t fail to hear him or lo read his works. — New York World. A HORRIBLE DEED COMMITTED IN THE WILDS OF AFRICA A noted missionary from America and former graduate of Wesleyan College, Dr. William J. Judy, was eaten by the cannibals Nov. 23rd. He had just returned from America, where he and his family had spent a few months visiting friends. Dr. Judy leaves a wife and seven chil- dren to mourn his death, besides many friends. — Pittsburg Christian Advocate. YALE TO HAVE A NEW COACH Guy Morrison, who was a former West Vir- ginia boy, and who has been manager of the Giants for the past two years, will coach the Yale football team next year. Mr. Morrison has the strength of Hercules, and he owes this to his development while in Wesleyan College, for there it was that he gained his Powers. Yale is to be congratulated on having secured such a man. Just watch Yale next year. — New Haven News. A NEW BOOK Every woman should read the wonderful book on How to Dress and Care for the Hair. written by Miss Myrtle Keener, Physical Direct- or of a girls ' school in China. It has only been through the experience which she received at the Ladies ' Hall of West Virginia Wesleyan College that she was enabled lo write such a book. Ladies ' Home Journal. OFF FOR EUROPE Miss Mamie Thorn, who has been at the head of the elocution department here in our University, and who has held that distinguished position for some time, surprised her many friends last week by becoming the wife of Pro- fessor Thompson, of Harvard. They will start for Europe at once, where they will remain dur- ing the Spring and Fall. We wish them much happiness. — Cincinnati Post. GREELY SCHOOL TO CHANGE Miss Grose, a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College, has just taken the place of Miss Greely, who has retired as principal of the Greely School of Dramatic Art of this cily. The school will hereafter be known as the Grose School of Dramatic Art. It now requires four years for graduation. — Boston Times. TONIGHT AT THE METROPOLITAN Madame Berdine, the accomplished young reader and impersonator, will appear at the Met- ropolitan Theatre tonight. She enjoys the unique distinction of being the youngest reader and im- personator in the world, and has won interna- tional fame. No person is truly educated until he or she has heard Madame Berdine. — Berlin News. IN PARIS Tonight, at the Theatre Apollo, Miss Ada Sharp e, the brilliant young American reader, will give one of her own productions. This is Miss Sharpes second appearance here, so she will need no further comment. Miss Sharpe is the author of that wonderful play, Grace, or The Preceptress ' CcurlaSip. This play has made a great hit in America and Europe. — Paris Le Figaro. 89 Oratorical Association Debating Teams for 1912-1913 To debate Grove City Bird and Workman To debate Marietta Affirmative Witten and Smith To debate Marietta Negative L. Fahrion and Gregory OFFICERS OF ORATORICAL ASSOCIATION ERNEST STUTZMAN President BASCOM T. TREVEY Vice President WlLFORD L. McCuTCHEON Treasurer F. Fay SMITH Secretary Miss Minna L. Harding Instructor 30 West Virginia Wesleyan Oratorical Association Too much credit cannot be accorded the Oratorical Association for its effort to encourage and develop debaters at Wesleyan. Through the efforts of this association, several strong debates have taken place in the past between teams representing Wesleyan and those representing the most prominent schools in this section of the country. Wesleyan not only has an enviable record in regard to victories won, but she has developed men, who have become strong and convincing speakers both in the political and religious world. In fact, only this year, Mr. Curtis Chenoweth of the Class of ' 1 1 won a sweeping victory in the try-out debate at Harvard University where he is now a student. Furthermore, in the intercollegiate debate with Yale, he so far out-classed not only Yale ' s but his fellow debaters also, that he has been retained as coach for the Harvard debating teams. Below is given Wesleyan ' s record in debate up to date: Debated Marietta four times and won three times. Debated Bethany once and won. Debated Scio once and won. Debated Ohio Wesleyan once and won. Debated Mt. Union once and lost. Debated Grove City once and won. 91 Ill A jfaXs£ C- Program Nellie Marsh Grimm St. Marys, W. Va. Piano Senior Recital i. Scherzo (B Flat Minor) Chopin II. Symphony Beethoven Allegro Con Brio Andante Cantabile Finale (Second piano part Prof. Eldridge) III. Sonate Op. 7 Grieg Allegro Moderato Menuetto. IV. Valse Impromptu Rathburn Lorely Seeling Humoresque Rachmaninoff Butterfly Op. 43 Grieg Menuet Moszkowski Mary Ernestine Forman Buckhannon, W. Va. Piano Senior Recital I. Scherzo Op. 16 Mendelssohn II. Symphony No. Five Beethoven Allegro Con Brio Andante Con Molo Allegro (Second Piano Prof. Eldridge) III. Mountain Scenes Deunee (a) In the Canon (b) Arbutus (c) Forest Sounds (d) Sprites of the Glen IV. Intermezzo Karganoff Nocturne, Op. 32 Chopin Hexentanz MacDowell March Hollaender 94 J0 To say that the Girls ' Glee Club has been a success this year, is stating it in the very mildest of language. Besides giving a concert in the College Auditorium, which was pronounced by all who heard it as being the best musical entertainment of the year, the club took a two days ' trip, giving concerts at Elkins and Belington. OFFICERS Miss Rose Christine Wittmaver Helene Hilton Devore Pearle Corbin Beatrice Bennett Director President Secretary and Treasurer Librarian Sopranos Hope Ayres Mananna Barnes Margarite Bird Beatrice Benn ett Nelle Chalfant Alice Hughes Virginia Mays Mrs. Cosby Minor Robinson Bo Peep Windom Carrie E. Wolfe Mary L. Berdine Altos Kathryn Barnes Pearle Corbin Marie Clark Mabel Graham Genevieve Horner Mary Hyre Gladys Swisher 95 Mens Glee Club OFFICERS Prof. Hugh J. Eldridge Director Ronald F. Moist President Russell L. Law Vice President Harry V. Looney Treasurer J. CLAUDE Law Secretary Arthur O. Harvey Librarian First Tenors Late B. Davisson Klett McKinley C. A. Brake Guy Clark Second Tenors Harry Looney Russell L. Law Ray Chapman Arthur Harvey Second Bass J. Claud Law F. Fay Smith Walter C. Phillips Thornton Berry First Bass F. Ridley Anderson Ronald F. Moist Burrows M. Snodgrass Louis E. Fahrion 97 The 1912-13 Glee Club The Wesleyan Men ' s Glee Club, which had its beginning last year, has enjoyed an exceedingly successful year. Besides the two home concerts, which were the best ever, the club made three concert tours, which included Fairmount, Pennsboro, Clarksburg, Hundred, New Martinsville, Parkerjburg, Spencer, Shinnston, and Weston. The Spring trip, which occupied the whole of the Spring vacation week, and then some, was one long to be remembered by the fellows. Remembered not only because of the royal welcome which was extended to them at every place in which concerts were given, but on account of the fact that they were flood sufferers, being held up in Spencer for four days by the high water. However the getting away from Spencer was undoubtedly the experience of the year, and as long as there are any members of the 1912- ' ! 3 Glee Club, you may expect to hear thrilling tales about the thirty mile ride on horseback through the oil fields in six hours and the ride down the raging Little Kanawha on the Harry W. PROGRAM. Comrades in Arms Adolphe Adam Glee Club Prince Ivan ' s Song Allitsen F. Fay Smith The Lord is Great (From Mendelssohn) — Jones Glee Club Serenade Schubert Messrs. Chapman and Smith Autumn Moszkowski Mr. H. J. Eldridce Scotch Ballads Selected Messrs. Brake. Chapman. Moist and Smith Nobody at All Parks Glee Club Sketches from Life Selected Mrs. H. J. Eldridce Forever, Love Forever Phys-Herbert Ray Chapman Der Sohn der Haide Keler Bela Walter Phillips Anitras Dance Grieg Mandolin Quartet Group of College Songs Selected Glee Club 99 Pi Kappa Epsilon Established February 18th, 1913. Colors: Red and Blue. Ernest Stutzman FRATRES IN COLLEGIO 1913 Hubert N. Ward 1914 Ronald F. Moist Burrows M. Snodgrass 1915 Harry A. Stansbury Ray Chapman Louis Fahrion 1916 John S. Kellison Frank Fahrion Ralph Brown O. P. Lambert J. Claud Law PLEDGES Harry Vance John Post Earl Neale 102 Delta Phi Sigma Founded March 6th, 1913. Colors: Blue and White. FRATRES IN COLLEGIO 1914 R. L. Williams 1915 Thornton A. Berry C. H. Grose William Singleton 1917 R. Worth Shumaker J. Sharps Crislip Ralph J. Raybeck. Harry V. Looney A. C. Robinson Russell L. Wildman H. W. Swisher E. F. Fryer E. E. Stonecipher S. C. Harris 104 Delta Kappa Sorority Organized Jan 9, 1913. Motto — Philotes kai Grammata. Colors — Pink and Yellow. FLOWER— Pink and Yellow Roses. OFFICERS President GLADYS MAYFIELD Mother Coach Flo Griffin Secretary Carrie LUTES Treasurer Adaline Root MEMBERS 1914 Flo Griffin, A. B. (Normal ' 13) Gladys Mayfield, B. S. 1915 Jean Downes, B. L. Lois Clark, B. L. Josephine Clark, B. L. Roberta Reger, B. L. 1916 Carrie Lutes, A. B. (Normal ' 13) Lillian Mayfield, B. L. Sara Nay, B. L. Gladys Pierce, B. L. (Normal ' 13) Adaline Root, A. B. PLEDGES. Geneveve Horner, Acad. ' 13. Marianna Barnes, Acad. ' 14 PATRONESSES. Mrs. Thomas W. Haught Mrs. Frank Maxwell Mrs. William Post 106 vs. f- ' v ORGANIZATIONS A The Band Although in its infancy, this organization is one of which the college may well be proud. Since it was organized the members have practiced faithfully, and no celebration or athletic contest is complete unless the band is on hand. OFFICERS L. F. EVERHART Instructor Dillon B. Groves President E. Ray Reed Vice-President and Manager Dixie Downes Secretary S. M. McWHORTER Treasurer MEMBERS Cornets E. Ray Reed H. L. VanCamp J. W. Norris R. G. Robinson J. F. Witten Mark Downes Miss Beatrice Bennett Clarinets J. I. Allman C. L. VanCamp Dixie Downes Miss Mary Robinson Basses Ellwood Johnson D. B. Groves Altos M. C. Miles J. L. Norris B. H. Barnes Baritone Walter Phillips Trombones and Tenors Percy G Brake Asa Lewis W. O. Hinkle Mark Hughes Franklin Dawson Ralph Dawson Drums M. Tamblyn Hamrick Warren S. Hanson, Jr. Ill Wesleyan College Orchestra Wesleyan can boast of one of the best College Orchestras in this section of the country. The prcgram. which was rendered in the College Auditorium on April 7, 1913, was pronounced by all who heard it. to be one of the best entertainments ever given here, Too much praise can not be given Miss Beidler, who has had the direction of the orchestra in charge, as well as to each one of its members. OFFICERS Walter Phillips P-°side-t Ernestine Forvan c ecretary F. Fay Smith Treasurer Carlton McWhorter Librarian members First Violins Miss Mabel Beidler Levi Morgan Walter C. Phillips Thornton Berry Secnd Vichns Carlton McWhorter V arren Hanson Oirir.Pt — Russe ' l Rollins. Cornet — F. Fay Smith. Trombone — P. G. Brake. Bass — Charles Bailey. 0 -ums — Robert Chidester. Piaro — Frre=tine Fortran. ORCHESTRA CONCERT PROGRAM. Part I. ORCHESTRA— Festival March Mendelssohn ORCHESTRA— ' Puffenfee Waltz Moses Tobani ORCHESTRA— ' Sunset Pryor Part II. PIANO SOLO— Spirits Of The Glen Denuel MlSS FORMAN VIOLIN DUET— Petit Symphonique Tours Miss Beidler and Mr. Phillips CLARINET SOLO— Ballet Music (Faust) Gounod Mr. Rollins VIOLIN QUARTET— (a) Menuet Beethoven (b) ' Deutcher Tanz Diltersdorf Miss Beidler, Messrs. Phillips, Morgan, Berry VOCAL SOLO— ' King of the Roads Bevint Mr. Smith VIOLIN and CLARINET — ' Traumerei and Romance Shuman Miss Beidler and Mr. Rollins Part III. ORCHESTRA OVERTURE— Berlin In Joy and Sorrow Conradi ORCHESTRA— Valse Poudree Popy ORCHESTRA— ' Humoresque Dvorak 113 FOR. THE CONVENIENCE OF NEW STUDENTS WE GIVE THIS CHART, SHOWING HOW TO GO THRU THE RED TAPE OF ENROLLING WITHOUT BECOMING INSANE. THE DIFFERENT ANIHALS ARE OULY LABELED. G-RAND ENTRANCE: (exit also) this 15 a mail 80 , not a f ire Alarm or, a , SLOT MACHINE This Cage. Contains the GENERAL OFFICE 60Y t Superintend- ent, TREASURER, ETC. ETC. ETC VERY DANGER- OUS WHEN PEEVED THIS THE PRE5- 1 I DENT, we USE HIM TO RUN THE PRINTI NG PRESS AND JO MAKE CHAPEL SPEECHES. la THIS (5 THE $ DEAN. HE HAS A E£A5W.IG Hr , AND USE 5 IT. HE. HAS SAR- CASM, AND USE AL WIPE YOUR FEET -A THIS IS WHERE v - WE KEEP THE PREP5 N advisor, he won ' t bite. . l This ft- ate glass allocs — the: Ruses to -, s££ how very tame the dean CAH 8E (WHEN NTS TO) -•.... ' ' ' % AND DOESN ' T NEED A CAG-E. (UPPER P A RT OF euiLDlHQr REMOVED TO SHOW THE «STITUT,OH ,S ALWAYS ?OK£ ••) i ■ . - — - s DOTTED ■-• . ( J LINE SHOWS V N J ICOURSE USUALLY FOLLOWED 6V NEW 5TUDENTS y. CABINET MEMBERS Presl dent Bertha Bonar Vice- Present Membership Olive Hamrick Secretary Ada-Sharpe Treasurer V Finance Myrtle Boylen Religions Meetings Fanny .Smith Mission .Study... Eulal. ' a .Sine ible Study Mildred -Tarrett Social Mamie Thorn Intercollegiate Mable Cunnlnah am Summer Conference Phyllis Frashgre Rest Room Jessie Coffmon Nominating Mary Boylen Presidents of the Y. W. C. A. 1900-1914 1900- ' 01 Lida Six 1 90 1 - ' 02 Kittie Martin ! 902- ' 03 Nellie Albright 1 903- ' 04 . Daisy Smith 1 904- ' 05 Flossie Snodgrass 1 905- ' 06 Lura Law 1 906- ' 07 Isa Smith 1 907- ' 08 Lillian Wooddell 1 908- ' 09 Derry Perrine 1 909- ' 10 Mamie Young 1 9 1 0- ' 1 1 Esther Haught 1 9 1 ! - ' 1 2 Phyllis Perrin 1 9 1 2- ' 1 3 Bertha Bonar ] 9 1 3- ' 1 4 Mary Boylen y. v. c. a. roll Rosa Auville Olive Hamrick Lottie Proudfoot Margaret Anderson Clara Hanford Vera Reed Mary Arbuthnot Pansy Hankey India Riggs Hope Ayers Beulah Marmer Adeline Root Marianna Barnes Nellie Harper Bessie Rowley Helen Barnette Alpha Hartley Maud Ryder Goldie Beahler Elizabeth Hartley Elsie Shackleford Mary Berdine Kathranne Hassinger Ada Sharpe Pearle Berry Genevieve Horner Brosie Sine Bertha Bonar Anna Humphries Eulalia Sine Mary Boylen Mildred Jarrett Clara Smith Myrtle Boylen I oula Jordan Fanny Smith I aura Brake Mary Kellar Louisa Spies Nelle Chalfant Ada Kent Audrey Sutton Myrtle Chapman Lura Kiddy Gladys Swisher Nellie Chdester Lylan Kryder Mamie Thorn Lucile Cobun Hattie Lewis Lois Van Camp lessie Coffman Ora Lewis Mabel Watson Lillian Cotton Grace McCleary Maude Watson Audrey Cummings Gladys McKinley Beulah Wheaton Mabel Cunningham Fae McCIellan Laura A. Wilson Helene Devore Mabel McMillan ,_. ., , Myrtle Dorsey Nettie Meyers EJ H Members. Kathryn Duerr Lena Moats M Katharine Barnes dc cm Mrs. Elizabeth Bilhngsley Honnie Evans ara Nay •„ „ , T , n i n . T-. , i - Mrs. Geo. W. Broyles C arne rlesner I eota Uwens «« r r r n , „. r | .. r, , Mrs. L. Li. Doney Pylhs Frashure f Mrs. T. W. Haught Rlanche Frum Nellie Parks Mrs W p Milburn Ona Frum Ada Parnsb I [ a T av l or Carrie Gatts Ress Phillips I illian Woddell Susan Gordan Willa Post Carrie Wolfe Pearl Grose Goldie Powers Grare Wyman 117 % Dr. Lynn H. Hough The Young Men ' s Christian Association is still, just as it has always been, a living potent factor in the advancement of consecrated and devcted Christian living in Wesleyan. There is no organization which so unites the young men for aggressive and efficient service in the work of Christ as the Thursday evening meetings. The aim of the Religious Committee has been to make the weekly meetings intensely spiritual; in this, they have by no mears failed. The Revival is still characteristic of the association. The services this year, as well as last, were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Lynn Harold Hough, Pastor of Mt. Vernon Place M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md. Too much praise cannot be given to him for his methods — quietly yet deeply spiiitual were his appeals for the surrender of the life to the great Captain. While only with us a week, there were about twenty conversions and the new ideals of Christian service which he brought to us will enable us to do greater work for the mighty Master wrovi Dr Hough so zealously and devotedly serves. The social functions, under the directions of the joint committees of the Y. W. and Y. M. C. A. have bee unusu-M!v well planned and as admirably executed. Of all things which we desire as association members, this is the chiefest — to ever keep alive that brotherlv feeling of fellowship consecrated by the spirit of the Master and to transmit it as vital as we fou-d it when for the first time as a new student we experienced it in the upper room. PRESIDENTS OF YOUNG MEN ' s CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. 1900-1914 C. G. Farr 1900-1901 V Moon 1907-1908 F. M. Thom-son tQf!U9 ' -p Q O. I aw 1908-1909 C. E. GoorwiN 1902-1904 C. W. Chenoweth 1909-1910 Roy McCuskey 1904-1905 F R. Casto 1910-191 1 P. W. Roberts 190 -190 . Rt rrei l Long 1911-1912 J. E. Weils 1906-1917 B T. Trevey 1912-1913 J. L. Norrs 1913-1914 officers For 191 2- ' i? F T TRE EY President r Sthtzman Treasurer R C. Brown Vice President Pro -. T. W. Haught W. L. McCUTCHEON Secretary Faculty Advisory Officer CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES. Religious A. F. Gregory Missions D. B. Groves Membership C. G Weltman Summer Conference Fund.R. F. Moist Library 1. I.. Norris ' e ' ture Cou-se E. STUTZMAN Bible R. C. PR W Social H. C. TOOTHMAN The Y. M. C. A. Lecture Course, 1912-13 The most successful year in the history of the Course from standpoint of attendance, entertainment and finance. Number of season tickets placed 547 Increases over last year 1 30 COMMITTEE E. Stutzman Chairman T. W. Haught Faculty Advisor B. T. Trevey Ex-Officio R. F. Moist F. Fay Smith W. L. McCutcheon G. C. Weltman ENTERTAINERS The Ben Greet Players The Aida Quartette Dr. Harvey W. Wiley Hon. Francis J. Heney Rogers and Grilley The Bergen-Marx Company 122 Excelsior Roll of Honor PRESIDENTS OF SOCIETY FROM 1890 TO 1913. FALL WINTER SPRING 1890- ' 91 Geo. E. Morris A. B. Carper C. B. Johnson 1 891 - ' 92 S. B. Blair A. W. Chambers A. G. Hughes 1892- ' 93 J. S. Harvey RoyReger J. E. Tamblyn 1893- ' 94 Orie McConkey V. S. Morris C. I. Zirkle 1894- ' 95 A. L. Pest W. L. Hammond G R. Wi ' liarnson 1895- ' 96 H. E. Hutson W. R. Gorby G. A. Shahan l89 - ' 97 J. L McMillan Frank Freeland Wm. Blair 1897- ' 98 B. F. Williamson W. E. Craig E. L. Long 1898- ' 99 E. M. Hall F. E. Trotter Hcmer Williams 1899- ' 00 S E. W. Burnside S. H. Ritter T. S. Sharpnack I900- ' 01 G C. Farr T. E. Shrader J yda Six 1901 - ' 02 G W. Ford C. W. Post F M. Thompson 1902- ' 03 C. E. Goodwin John Throckmorton T. M. Bernard 1903- ' 04 J. R. Franklin Jesse F. Williams T. R. Hall 1904- ' 05 J. F. Shreve L. F. Everhart C. H. Hartley 1905- ' 0 J. E. Wells S. E. Zirkle G. N. Stoyer 1906- ' 07 F. A. Forster L. R. McCormick H. C. Brake 1907- ' 08 E. J. Bauher A. P. Morrison W. H. Hartley 1908- ' 09 Burrell Long B. T. Trevey H. L. Smith 1909- ' 10 J. K. Lcvett E. Stutzman P.M.Smith 1910- ' ll C. H. Clovis L. E. Fahrion Bertie Backus 1911- ' 12 Arley McCoy Phyllis Perrin H. C. Toothman 1912-M3 Ralph Brown O P. Lambert Howard Clark OFFICERS EXCELSIOR SOCIETY 1912 13. FALL WINTER SPRING President R. C. Brown O. P. Lambert Howard Clark Vice Pres Guy Morrison C - ' s- Malcolm Harry Thompson Secretary Mary Arbuthnot Mildred Jarrett Ada Sharpe Treasurer A. O. Harvey Harry Thompson C. R. Fitzhugh Chorister Brosie Sire 1 nura A. Wilson Mary Boylen Chaplain Peter Murdoch P E. Chamberlain M. A. Workman Critic H. C. Toothman Howard Clark Mildred Jarrett Pianist Nellie Grimm nd : a Piggs Goldie Beahler Corresp. Sec ' y E. Stutzma-, r . Stutzman C. G Weltman Marshall Chas. Malcolm Ralph Brown Paul Doney 125 Officers Fall Term Officers Winter Term Officers Spring Term 127 Chrestomathean Presidents 1890-1913 FALL 1890-91 J. Scott McWhorter 189 1 - ' 92 Ed Baker 1892- ' 93 W. G. Loyd 1893- ' 94 Haze Morgan 1 894- ' 95 . Bruce McKinley 1895- ' 96 Charles Poe 1896- ' 97 E. B. Carlin 1897- ' 98 T. W. Curry 1898- ' 99 J. E. Bird 1 899- ' 00 J. Howard Anderson 1900- ' 01 B. K. Wilson 1901 - ' 02 E. M. Compton 1902- ' 03 Hugh Byrer 1903- ' 04 Charles A. Jones 1904- ' 05 R. A. Ireland 1905- ' 06 Ira B. Thomas 1906- ' 07 William Slathers 1907- ' 08 Claude Brake 1908- ' 09 Ward Lanham 1909- ' 10 Richard Aspinall 1910-M1 Robert Clarke 1911- ' ! 2 Maida Hall 1912-M3 Rcnald F. Moist W G. A. W. E Daniel F. G WINTER B. Cutright Pegram Baker Westfal ' l Rohrbough Lee Hall Bernard Baker W. H. Franklin H. E. Williams Virginia Ryder A. K. Brake C. J. Hyer S. R. Poe Joe V. Gibson Howard Heckbert Hal F. Morris Herbert Stansbury Roy Hall Floyd Hanifan Frank Arnett Z. R. Knotts I ate B. Davisson W. McCutcheon SPRING W. B. Courtright Myron C. Lough T. W. Haught W. W. Hughes C. C. Wentz Roy See A.W. Smith Fmory I. Ireland Allan B. Cutright Harry H. Byrer C. F. Anderson L. J. Hanifan O. G. Wilson Herbert Blair Boyd Huff John Gilmore Porter Hardman Clyde Law Maude Barnes ! eslie Brooks Hubert N. Ward J. Ruskin Hall A. F. Gregory 128 pp $• } El  SV k JL 1 ' ._ •$? X s ' - £ - Marshall County Club MEMBERS Bascom T. Trevey Anna Wright H. L. Chambers Ethel Woodburn T. M. Zumbrunnen Grace McCleary Goldie Powers P. E. Chamberlain Carrie Gatts S. C. Harris Carrie Lutes R. L. Williams 129 Lewis County Club OFFICERS John ALLMAN President J. SHARPS CRISLIP Vice President Marianna Barnes Secretary Foster Hardman Treasurer MEMBERS John Allman Marianna Barnes J. Sharps Crislip Lottie Proudfoot Victor Hardman Murray McWhorter Lora McWhorter Carolton McWhorter Harvey Swisher J. W. Beeghley 2 K Marion County Clnb OFFICERS F. Fay Smith President Laura Alice Wilson Secretary Arthur I. Garrett Treasurer Ray Michaels Historian Charles Hartley F. Fay Smith Marvin Hartley W. M. Singleton Fdward F. Fryer Homer C. Toothman Ray Michaels Laura Alice Wilson Arthur I. Garrett Ritchie County Club OFFICERS O. P. Lambert President Russell L. Law Vice President Esta Chapman Secretary Bruce Lowther Treasurer Gladys McKinley Reporter ROLL Marie Clark Esta Chapman B. F. Hammer Russell Law O. P. Lambert Rex Lowther Bruce Lowther Gladys McKinley Klett McKinley Lena Moats Lyla Rimby 133 Har rison County Club OFFICERS Late B. Davisson President Ward B. Fletcher Vice President Willa Post Secretary Roy Law Treasurer MEMBERS Pearle Corbin Jessie Coffman Cleon Fitzhugh Rachel Blake R. L. Barnes Late Davisson Ward Fletcher Sue Gordan L. B. Greathouse Earl N. Flowers Beulah Hammer Genevieve Horner James Heavener Wm. S. Jacobs Mildred Jarrett J. Claud Law Roy Law Maude Lewis Willa Post A. C. Robinson L. G Robinson Harry Slawter Harry Tetrick Harry Thompson 136 Hussy ! TS21 3M(S££H @ ©1LTO OR WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN BRANCH OF W. C. T. U. (Women Can ' t Touch Us.) Flc MOTTO: Touch-me-not. Singleness is bliss. Emblem: Broom Handle. Faculty Advisor PROF. O. H. HELWIG O. P. Lambert Chief Hater of Fair Sex Bill Singleton Despiser of Wedding Bells A. C. Robinson Leap Year Abhorrer Goose Ward Chief Antagonist to Cupid ' s Rights MEMBERS Rex Lowther Bro Berry C. Stonecipher Rodger Roberts Frank Fahrion Harry Tetrick A. F. Hardman F. Fay Smith A. F. Gregory R. Moore Dodrill Tamblyn Hamrick Thos. Zumbrunnen Scratch Raybeck Thos. Halterman The Board will not be responsible for any changes after the book goes into the hands of the printers. This is one of Wesleyan ' s most unique organizations. In order to become a member a pledge must be signed, requiring strict abstinence from scheming or anything which tends to develop infatuosity. 137 The Wesleyan Debating Club This Club was organized October, 1912, for the sole purpose of encouraging and training its members in debating. Meetings are held bi-weekly and on Monday nights. All sessions are secret except every fourth one which is held in the auditorium and to which the public is invited. The fact that five of the six Inter-Collegiate Debaters representing Wesleyan this year were chosen from this organization proves its value as a factor in the development of public speakers. OFFICERS Winter Term Spring Term R. Moore Dodrill President L. E. Fahrion Adam Bird Vice-President R. Worth Shumaker F. Fay Smith Secretary R. C. Brown A. F. Gregory Treasurer B. M. Snodgrass Miss Minna L. Harding Critic . . .Miss Minna L. Harding members R. Moore Dodrill A. F. Gregory R. C. Brown W. L. McCutcheon L. E. Fahrion Ernest Stutzman M. A. Workman Roscoe Threasher E. R. Reed C. G. Weltman F. Fay Smith R. F. Moist E. H. Curry B. M. Snodgr ass Ray Ringer Adam Bird O. P. Lambert T. W. Haught R. W. Shumaker H. Y. Clark 139 The Homiletic Association The Homiletic Association in its present form with a membership of twenty-four, was organized November 7th, 1911. It is composed of students who are preparing for the ministry, and several of its members are already serving charges as student pastors, and meeting with success in the work of the Master. The weekly meeting of the association is devoted to the study of Homiletics. Pas- tors from the various local churches deliver addresses dealing with Sermon building, The Call of the Ministry, Preparation for the Ministry, and other appropriate subjects. Occasionally one of the members delivers an address or sermon which is followed by general discussion. While aiming at their own special equipment, the ministerial stu- dents do not neglect the other religious and social societies of the college. Among their number may be found the President of the Young Men ' s Christian Association; Vice- president of the Debating club; Ex-president of the Excelsior Literary Society, and chair- man of the Mission Study classes. R. C. Brown, Pres. Carl G. Weltman, Sec. 141 L ' All iance rrancaise Nous sommes de Jeunes etudiants francais, et we it aimons very bien. We sommes pour Ie most partie dans our seccnd an. Reellement, nous like it jolie well, and it est not tres difficile — sometimes. We can parlez-vous francais like a natif — of Amerique bien entendu, mais quand nous talk tres rapidement notre professeur ne can ' t pas hardly com- prendre; et souvent we ne can ' t pas comprendre ourselves. Un jour notre professeur told nous that nous were going to organizer un French club; c ' est a dire, une societe francaise, et nous said que nous it likerons beaucoup much. Bientot the organization was fait. Nous avons un President et unsecretaire. Nous can tous dire: M. Le President, j ' appuie la motion de Monsieur! Nous play aux cartes francaise chez Mde. Post qui est notre gracieuse hotesse perpetuelle, et quelque fois nous play aux charades et spin-the-pan. Nous avons un journal named Le Wesleyan Post qui est edite tous les 1 5 days. C ' est very litteraire and ily en a some classe. Nous assemblons ourselves every other week a six heures et demi, et nous pensons que le French Club est Ie best ever. Vive le French Club! LES OFFICIERS M.le President GLEN McCoy M.le Vice-President Ralph Williams Mile, la Secretaire Lois CLARK LES MEMBRES Roberta Reger Flo Griffin Josephine Clark Goldie Beahler Ada Sharp Elizabeth Hartley Mildred Jarrett Mabel Gay Mabel McMillen Mrs. Riker Mrs. William Post Lois Clark H. V. Looney Glen McCoy Page Milburn Isaac Post Arley McCoy A. O. Harvey A. F. Hardman George Hammer Sharps Crislip Carl Weltman S. M. McWhortei R. L. Williams E. R. Reed Prof. Riker 143 Loud Sports Club YELL: — All suits, all overcoats; $15: no more, no less. COLOR:— Anything loud. OCCUPATION : — Displaying their features. AMBITION: — To make a hit with the girls. FLOWER:— Sunflower. Red Law President Bill Jacobs Vice President Peanut Hill • Secretary-Treasurer MEMBERS Ray Chapman (alias Chappy) Chief Exponent of Drop-stitch socks Sam Peery (alias Sammy) Wearer of the corn-field shirts Ben Hammer (alias Benny) Displayer of gaudy neck-wear Harvey Swisher (alias Bill) Head Fashion Model Others who are fac-similes of the abov e: . Sharps Crislip Glen McCoy Harry Stansbury Biggy Reeder Rex Lowther Rachael Snodgrass John Post Russ Wildman Harry Vance Ed. Fryer Faculty Adviser: — Prof. Page Milburn. 144 Ministers ' Sons ' and Daughters ' Club MEMBERS Flo L. Griffin- Lois Clark Josephine Clark F. Ridley Anderson Cecil Glen McCoy Page Milburn, Jr. Howard C. Clark Arley V. McCoy 145 W. Va. Wesleyan Gas Co. OR EXPERT HOT AIR ARTISTS. Organized 1912. Capital: Nil. J. Forrest Witten Chief Exploder Earl Mclntire Second to None Arthur Garrett Advertising Agent Stuffy Flowers Natural Gas Agent Russell Law Effervescent Blower Col. John C. Shreves, Chairman Sandy Toothman W. P. Clark Jew Harris Tux Lightner Hick Hamrick Russ Rollins Mabel Tetrick Mr. Wadsworth. Prof. John L. Felton, Faculty Adviser. 146 sfiSp ■H-owarp C CtARX 5Ih? murmurmmttta Class 1914. West Virginia Wesleyan College MURMURMONTIS BOARD Ronald F. Moist Editor-in-Chief WlLFORD L. McCl ' TCHEON Business Manager associate editors Ethel Snodgrass Gladys Mayfield R. L. Williams Mabel Gay Walter Hall Flo L. Griffin Editorial This may not be the best annual that will be published at Wesleyan, however it is the best we could do with the capital stock, which we had on hand. This being the first year that a Junior College Class has ventured to undertake the publication of a Murmurmontis, we knew that we were taking somewhat of a responsibility on our shoulders, for if we should fail, sev ere criticism would follow. The book, which you are now inspecting, is the result of hard honest labor, and we trust that in perusing these pages, you will remember that it is easier to be critical than correct. Several persons outside the Murmurmontis Board have contributed to the success of this volume, if such it is, and we take this opportunity to express to them our sincere thanks and appreciation. It is our fond desire that the book will contain something for every person who reads it. If a stranger, may he be lead to take an interest in our college and have a higher appreciation of Wesleyan ' s facilities. If an alumnus may he find between these covers a reminder of the Old Days. If a student, ' may the book present to him, in picture, prose and verse, an account of the best year in the history of our college. Editor. 149 Stfje Ittjarojs Jmtuary . 1913 The Pharos Published every month during the college year by a staff elected by the students. PHAROS BOARD Editor-in-Chief Homer C. Toothman Assistant Editor-in-Chief Ronald F. Moist Associate Editors Mildred Jarrett Nellie Grimm Worth Shumaker Mabel Gay Brosie Sine Mary Arbuthnot A. F. Hardman Prof. R. E. Stauffer Business Manager Walter C. Phillips Assistant Business Manager Howard Clark 151 s . . . I 111 I kill cil ' Hall Giris ' W. Va. Wesleyan Athletic Association OFFICERS John S. Keluson President Hubert N. Ward Vice President Genevieve Horner Secretary PROF. O. H. Helwig Treasurer E. RAY Reed Keeper of Archives PROF. E. J. RVLAND Faculty Advisor DIRECTORS Bascom T. Trevev, ' 1 3 Ronald F. Moist. ' 14 Arley McCoy, ' 1 5 Louis E. Fahrion, ' 16 Academy — Guy Morrison, Dillon B. Groves, Russell Law. Alumni — Frank E. Arnett MEMBERS Every regularly enrolled student. 155 John L. Fflton Coach Coach Felton comes to us from Dickinson College, where he was known as ihe War Horse of the gridiron. He had the honor of being elected captain of his team for two successive seasons, and was chosen as a member of the All Pennsylvania Team. Coach Felton is a strong believer in strict training and we will all agree that Our Boys had every team, which they played last season, entirely out- classed when it came to condition. Coach Felton will be with us again next year and this will be a big factor in our winning the cham- pionship in 1913. Mont (Tubby) McIntire Coach Coach McIntire is an ex-University star, having played a phenom- enal game on the University line for three consecutive seasons, one of which he was captain of the team. Since leaving Morgantown he has played on several professional teams. Tubby is a born leader of men, and is held high in the esteem of every member of the squad. When it comes to figuring out new plays and training a team to use them, he has no superior, and many of Wesleyan ' s largest gains were made with plays of his own make. The students as well as the play- ers are looking forward to Coach Mclnlire ' s return next year. Capt. Harry Adam Stansbury Quarterback. Capt was a phenomenal wonder in his position as well as the main- spring of the team. This was his first year at quarter and he was right at home calling signals, notwithstanding the fact that he does not pose as a mathematical genius. In running back punts he was one of the best on the gridiron. His line-plunging ability was marvelous as well as sensational. Harry is a born leader of men and as cap- lain he displayed this ability. He, too, was selected on the All-State Team at the close of football activities for his respective position. 15S o rz- John S. Kellison Right Tackle. A few know him as Snowd but ihe majority call him ' Kelly. His foot ball attainments are known far and wide and this past season he displayed his magnanimous powers on the gridiron with ex- ceptional ability. As a tackier he was unique, in carrying the ball he was nonpareil, and as a place kicker he had no equal in (he state. The All State right tackle was likewise awarded to this foot ball giant. He is a fine fellow disregatding the fact that the referee at Mo ganlown d silked his diction. © Oscar P. Lambert Center Paddle is by far the best center ever seen in action on a Vies ' Virginia gridiron. In breaking through the line and blocking punts he had no superior. His passing of the ball was swift and accurate and his running interference was the best ever seen from a center. Faddle was awarded the job of All Slate center and he truly is the man for the place. As a proof of his value to the team and in com- pensation of his ser ices, his learn mates elected him for (heir next year ' s captain. No better selection could have been made. Worth Shumaker Right Half ' Shu can truly be termed the ' find of the season. From a man having little experience in the football world, he immediately devel- oped into a star. At half back he was unexcelled because of his line-plunging and side-stepping. He is known as the dodging half back and the whirling trick. It is useless to mention his work on the defense for it speaks for itself. He also was placed upon the roster for All State right half at the conclusion of the football season. 159 Earle N. Neale Right End. Greasy hails from Parkersburg and enrolled in Wesleyan last fall. He at once donned a uniform and became a football celebrity. He can truly be called the Sherlock Holmes of the gridiron because of his ability in designing what his opponents were going to do. In making end runs, pulling off fake plays, and in receiving forward passes he was unexcelled. He was not outpunted in a single game by any man during the season. When the All-State Team was chosen, he was unanimously given the position of right end. John Archer Left Tackle Sky was formerly at Marshall but last fall he migrated to Wes- leyan and straightway showed that his knowledge in football was far from being deficient. As a tackle he was a tower of strength, nerve and endurance, and one of the main supports on the left side of the line. The ability which he displayed in diagnosing his opponent ' s plays was remarkable and many are the times he broke through the line and tackled the man for a loss. Sky was chosen as an All State tackle and trul y he deserves the place. Ray Michaels Full Back Mike was the only Irishman on the team but several tried to claim kin with him. In every play Mike ' s red head could be seen bobbing up. During the Morgantown game his collar bone was broken but he showed his make-up by playing to its end. Before the season closed he was back in uniform, gaining much ground for Wesleyan. His defensive work was first-class and needs no comment. In carrying the ball he was swift and hard to tackle and as a line- plunger he was unique. 160 Everett Morgan Left Half Back Eb, upon entering Wesleyan, left behind New Martinsville and a certain fair one. Although small in stature he was a mighty valua- ble man to the team. He was strong on running interference and when carrying the ball it took an expert to tackle him because of his terrific side-stepping ability. During part of the season he suffered from a bad knee and this was somewhat of a handicap to him. Eb was one of the fastest men on the team, and should be a wonder next Guy Morrison Left End So far as is known Guy has done nothing to acquire a pet name. At end he was fast and aggressive, spilling his opponents ' plays. His forward passes were marvelous and can truly be classed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. His opponents would stand in awe and amazement at the distance and accuracy he would throw the ball. Many of Wesleyan ' s large gains can be attributed to his ability. The place as All State left end was accorded him at the close of the season. George D. Lightner Left Guard Tux is a Pocahontas County product. After two years of vaca- tion he decided to come again to Wesleyan. His spare time at home was spent in juggling saw logs and lifting log cars around, here he spent most of his leisure moments on the gridiron playing the position of guard. Tall, well-built and strong — he was always an obstacle in the way of his opponents. Most of the season he was handicapped by a bad knee and this kept him from giving his best efforts to the team. 161 Karl Young Right Guard Dutch had the reputation of being the only married regular on the team, although several of his mates were, and still are, giving him a tight race for this honor. Light in avoirdupois yet his speed and fight- ing spirit made him one of the best men on the team. He was a hard tackier and a valuable man on the defense. He has bade farewell to the gridiron and says that he is going to spend his time in develop- ing Karl, Jr., into a future Wesleyan football player. Burrows Snodgrass Guard Duke can truly be termed an unusually large elongation of Nature. Standing six feet three inches it was possible for him to be an adept man in his position. In every case Duke was always ready and willing to give his best efforts to the team and, whenever given a chance, he displayed an ample abundance of those stern qualities which go to make up a football player. He showed that he also had ability when it came to punting. William Samuel Jacobs Utility Back Field Bill, as he is commonly called by the ladies, has the making of a great player. At the opening of the season he showed good form but he coud not be persuaded to come out regularly. Later, however, when the strenuous work and hard games began to tell on the players, Bill again appeared, and was a valuable man to the squad because of his ability to play in any position. Next season with steady work, he should make a star player. 162 Edward Curry Guard Ed, who formerly was one of Wesleyan ' s slar guards, entered school in lime to strengthen materially the line for the West Virginia game. His work was always of the first-class order and he would undoubtedly have been in the line-up the remainder of the season had he not been forced to quit the game on account of illness in his family. Cally Layfield Line Man Cally deserves much credit for the work he has done on the local gridiron. His sturdy build made him an exceptionally hard man in the line for an opponent to handle. The past season found him suf- fering with a bad elbow and this kept him out of the game for some time. Guy Ross Quarterback and End This was Guy ' s first season with Wesleyan although he previously had performed on the local High School team. The manner in which he handled himself was, indeed, pleasing and next season should find him a valuable man. At end he was good on breaking interference and strong on tackling. The empirical knowledge he received this past fall will be worth much to Wesleyan at the opening of the coming season. 163 James H. Heavner Tackle and End In the Morgantown game Jimmy had the misfortune to have his ankle badly twisted and as a result he was on crutches for two weeks. Previous to his injury he showed thai he knew football and he certainly would have given some man a hard fight for a regular position. Before the close of the season he was back again in fighting harness but his ankle was a serious drawback to his playing. Next fall he will undoubtedly earn for himself a regular place on the Varsity. Benjamin F. Hammer Guard Bennie was always in readiness to give his best to the team. Although rather light in weight for a line man yet he displayed an unusually large amount of football instinct together with an ample abundance of nerve and grit. At the call of the coaches he was ever willing to make personal sacri- fices and whenever given a chance he played a consistent game. Ben had the extreme honor of being captain of the Reserves a place which he filled with credit to himself and the team. tf 2 JS w 164 D en Resume of the 1912 Football Season The ancients handed down to the succeeding ages the old adage History Repeats Itself. Figuratively the above is true yet during the past fall Wesleyan shattered and demolished the rational reasoning of the old-timed philosophers. Developing from the second rate team of 1911 the 1912 Varsity, by leaps and bounds, scaled the rocky peak of Obstacles and seized from the very hands of the enemy the banner bearing the inscrip- tion West Virginia State Championship. This achievement and fame is not due to two or three individual stars, but to the machanism of the team collectively as perfected by the coaches. Taking a squad of men who had never before played together, the coaches shortly whipped them into such excellent condition that on Sept. 28 Glenville Normal was administered a severe defeat, by a 20 to score, disregarding the fact that the whole population of the town accompanied by a brass band came over to cheer the Normal boys. The Varsity had only practiced together a few days and consequently this game was of great benefit because it revealed the weak points which otherwise could not have been strengthened. The following week was hard for the whole squad and on Friday the team twenty strong journeyed to Morgantown where on the following day, Oct. 5, West Virginia Uni- versity was to be humbled and compelled to bow in obeisance to the mighty Wesleyan College. For some time past the University in a proud and arrogant manner always referred to Wesleyan ' s football team as a joke. We can return the compliment now, for the way in which the University boys played was more like a High School team than a State school. The game was characterized by time-out for the Old Gold and Blue while the Orange and Black grew strong er every down. It was a royal battle in which W. V. U. was completely outclassed and when the fray was ended with a victory of 19 to 14 for Wesleyan all Morgantown was attacked with phrenitis from which they are just now slowly recovering. A special train took down three hundred rooters and their loyal support attributed in a great manner to Wesleyan ' s success. The next Saturday, Oct. 12, Muskingum College was to have met the Wesleyan team on the local gridiron but for some unknown reason the game was cancelled by them, and the management substituted one with Broaddus Institute. In this contest the Varsity only played one quarter, rolling up a 25 to score. In the remainder of the game the Scrubs were given the task of tending to the Baptists and by annexing another touch- down the final score was 31 to in favor of the local team. The following week found the squad working hard in preparation for the Marietta game which was to have been played here on October I 9. But the fond hopes of annex- ing another victory were demolished when news came of the sudden death of President Perry together with a cancelling of the game. While Wesleyan was sorry to hear of the untimely death of their President and apprciated the situation yet it was a hard blow to the team not to play this game as Marietta has always been one of our strongest rivals. Oct. 26 found the team in New Martinsville ready to battle for gridiron honors at Paden City with Bethany College. From the beginning of the game until time was up 166 in the last quarter the Wesleyan warriors had their opponents at their mercy, and played the best game against them that they were capable of producing. The defensive work of Wesleyan could not have been better while on the offensive the machine.-like manner in which the plays vyere run off could not have been surpassed by any team in this section of the country. At the close of the game the score book showed 47 points for Wesleyan to for Bethany. Not puffed up over the overwhelming victory at Paden City the team returned and began preparations for the game with Davis-Elkins at Elkins on Nov. 2. This school has always considered itself in a class with Wesleyan but the superiority of the latter was demonstrated when Capt. Stansbury with his sturdy bunch of cohorts rolled up the mag- nanimous score of 103 to against D-E. A special train bearing one hundred enthu- siasts went along to witness the game and they were again made proud of the Wesleyan team. The next game, on Sat., Nov. 9, was on the local gridiron with Fairmount State Normal. The Normalites came with fond hopes of holding Wesleyan to a low score but could do little to stop the mighty on-rushes of the Orange and Black players. In four quarters of twelve minutes each, the Varsity was able to run up a score of 95 to and, at that, it was an off day for Wesleyan. Again only a week intervened until Wesleyan annexed another victory to her already long string. The victim this time was Marshall College. Although they put up a good game, yet the playing of Wesleyan was far superior to that displayed by the Huntington boys. The contest took place on the local gridiron and was witnessed by a large enthusi- astic crowd. The score was 59 to and for the seventh consecutive time Wesleyan carried off the victor ' s laurels. The end of the most successful football season Wesleyan ever had was marred by the cancelling of the last two scheduled games. Carnegie Tech was to have met the Varsity on the local gridiron Nov. 23, but, having read of the wonderful exploits of the Orange and Black, they decided to cancel rather than meet their Waterloo. Again on November 28 Morris-Harvey was to have been played at Charleston, W. Va. But owing to the failure on the part of Morris-Harvey ' s manager to fulfill his part of the con- tract there remained but one thing for Mgr. Stansbury to do and that was to refuse to play the game unless the contract was carried out by the party of the first part — Morris- Harvey. Thus ended the victorious football season of 1912 during which Wesleyan won the undisputed Championship of the state. Only once was Wesleyan ' s goal line crossed and that by West Virginia University. Such a record is an honor to any school, is coveted by many, and such is the honor that belongs to the college we all love — West Virginia Wesleyan. RECORD Sept. 28— W. V. W. C 20 Glenville Oct. 5— W. V. W. C 19 W. V. U 14 Oct. 12— W. V. W. C 31 Broaddus Oct. 26— W. V. W. C ' 47 Bethany Nov. 2— W. V. W. C 103 D. and E Nov. 9— W. V. W. C 95 Fairmont Normal Nov. 1 6— W. V. W. C 59 Marshall Total, W. V. W. C . 374 Opponents 14 167 The Triumphal March to Morgantown By S. Clark Riker. It was perhaps the gayest crowd that ever piled on the rickety old coaches of the B. O. R. R., and it was gay to the point of hilarity. Even the plodding old engine imbibed new life and stopped less than ten times in the tortuous journey to Tygert ' s Junc- tion ; while from there to Grafton we stopped — well, we stopped only once at every station, and at one time we ran so rapidly we had to stop on a siding to take breath. Luckily the Elkins train passed us here or there must have been a collision. Then we stopped at Grafton, says Marianna. She means Ronald did. I have heard people who were exed at the procrastination of the B. O. say: I would get off and walk if I were not afraid of getting there too soon. Emphatically this is not so! Ask Moist or Fahrion. Or Stuffy Flowers. Each of these found himself on the platform gazing at the smoky picturescrueness when the train passed out of the depot. They wanted to get on and somehow they did not succeed by walking. Moist came bouncing, P ahrion came thundering and Stuffy came — well, he came behind. Still all was in vain until the public-spi rited brakeman stopped the train for them. And then Stuffy would have missed it if it had not been a little down grade. He rolled in. Slowly, yet surely, with many a flirt and flutter we pursued our way thru Fair- mont and thence to the scene cf our approaching triumph. At the depot we found negro servants in livery to present to us the keys of the city. One key was B-flat and the other was A-sharp. The former was as flat as it could be, and the latter was A sharp fellow who sang of a major tonic to be had at his hotel and that was surely what we needed first of all. We struck up a lively duet i. e. marched two by two thru the main street and around the corner to the hotel, and there, hurrah! hurrah! was the whole team beaming with joy and confidence. Hungry as we were we gave them a volley of cheers and then dived into the hotel for that major tonic. We began making those bleachers groan about three o ' clock. At last while we were watching the University fumble the ball, some one yelled, There they come! We had been saving up for fifteen minutes and when the heads of our favorites appeared over the steps we exploded. Actually! One of the bleachers caved in. We poured out a volume of love upon them. The air cracked with our enthusiasm. They whirled over the field a few times, kicked the pigskin high into the blue just to prove that they could, and then — the game was on. Morgantown held us for downs and we punted ; but we held them and they in turn were forced to kick. In the meantime, above the squawking of some uncurried freshmen to our right could be heard the tumultuous, incessant, inspiring yelling of our cohorts. There were no lulls and swells, no squalls and gusts, but one con- tinuous whirlwind swooping the University dizzily toward destruction. Kellison kicked the ball against the cross beam; and tho it bounced back and made no score, our rooters let loose a tornado of delight. Soon after Morgantown scored, but the yelling increased. Stansbury, Neale and Michaels got together and made our first touchdown after which the din grew terrific. Morgantown scored again, but that seemed only to augment our enthusiasm. In short order Stansbury shot two fine forward passes to Neale who carried the ball over for our second touchdown. We roared ; we screamed out our enthusiasm. We were outplaying them and they knew it; so did we. They rolled on the ground breathless and in pain, while our team was just warming up to the 169 real fight. The fourth quarter c ame and they were two ahead — 14 to 12; but we had them, we could feel it. Harry made a fine run on a fake pass, Neale made a pretty catch of a forward pass for twenty yards. With bewildering speed, before the University could pick up her scattered fragments, the ball was put into play, snapped to Stansbury, and away it went spiraling thru space to Neale who, unbeknown to the University, was standing on the goal line. 1 4 to 19 now. At this point we leaned back upon our- selves and whooped. But they came back at us. Stung with rage and shame they drove us to our forty yard line in spite of ourselves; then thirty — O, Neale, Kelly, Michaels, hold them! Twenty yards line. Stop them, stop, them! Suddenly, out of the melee came the ball, sailing to a Ur ersity man standing under our goal! Neale, Neale! For Wesleyan ' s sake, get it, get it! He heard us surely; for, down the field he came like a greasy streak, rose into the air, bourne on the wings of our confidence — how high I do not know — but he got the ball and carried it out of danger. Then we poured out the full contents of our lungs, joyously, victoriously, without restraint. We were as tired as happy coming home. But what did we care? So we lay back as peacefully as we could and chuckled — all but Goose Ward and his gang, who played it all over again in the cars, and made our tired jaws spread into laughter against our protest. Tho it was one o ' clock before we pulled into the station, the entire popu- lation was out to meet us. While they had already properly calcimined the town, our zeal broke loose again. Barrels and boards were fired on the campus, around whose leaping flames we serpentized and lionized for another hour or more. Out of respect for cur fathers we rested on Sunday; and, besides, we needed the rest. On Monday after- noon the great funeral occurred. Slowly, sadly, to the tune of the Merry Widow, played by minstrel band, the meager remains of the departed University were carried by circuitous route to their final resting place. Our team preceded the casket in autos; preacher, pro tern, with sepulchral countenance, carried the hymn book; veiled pall bearers; sad faced mourners, mopping onion-tears, trailed behind. In the public square the funeral was held, Brother Goose, our peerless orator and lay-prophet, preaching the sermon. Then for hours the melan- choly multitude viewed the remains, bemoaning the fate of the deceased, lamenting her sudden departure, and wondering where she went.. All evening she lay in state — a miser- able state; and when at last the college bell, with mournful peal, tolled out the eleventh hour they buried her beneath the starlit sky. Brother Goose lowered the coffin himself. The orders marched by and dropped bouquets. The dry clods rattled upon the lid. Then, Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, If W. and J. does not get you, Wesleyan must. The night wind rustled a dirge thru the leafless branches, and the evening and the morning were the third day. Selah. J70 Foot Ball Banquet 1912 Football Outlook for 1 9 1 3 All things are pointing toward a big year for Wes- leyan on the gridiron in 1913. The schedule, as it is now arranged by Manager Stansbury,- is the best that has ever been played by the Orange and Black. The scheduling of games with such teams as the Carlisle Indians, W. J. and Georgetown, goes to show the prestige that Wes- leyan has gained in recent seasons among the big teams of the East. It is to be regretted that not one of these games comes on the home grounds. However the management con- siders the W. J. game, as well as the Morgantown game, which is included on the schedule, as being home games, in iew of I .e fact that they are to be played in neighboring cities and it is very likely that Wesleyan will attend in a body. Il is probable that both Felton and Mclntire will be at lie helm lo direct the coaching next year, and it is con- ceded by all thai two abler men could not be found any- where. Both men understand the game from A to Z and between them they ought to accomplish wonders. As a nucleus for next years team we will have Cap- lain Lambert, Slansbury, Kellison, Archer, Shumaker, Neale, Morrison , Young, Curry, Micha°!s, Morgan, Lay- held, Heavener, Hammer, Snodgrass and Ross of last year ' s squad. Lightner, Jacobs, Ward, and Werely of the first strong bunch of 1912 will be missing next year, and to insure a winning learn new rra ' erial must be had. With the reputation which the team gained last year, a number of High School and Preparatory School Graduates should be attracted to Wesleyan. Following is the schedule as it is now arranged : September 27th — Carlisle Indians at Carlisle, Penna. October 4th — Transylvania University at Buckhannon. October 1 1 th — -Glenville Normal at Buckhannon. October 18th — West Virginia University at Fairmounl, W. Va. October 25th — George Washington University at Wash- ington, D. C. November 1st — Bethany College al Buckhannon, W. Va. November 8th — Georgetown University at Washington, D. C. November 15 — Marietta College at Buckhannon. November 22nd — Washington and Jefferson College at Clarksburg, W. Va. November 27th — Open (Probably Marshall College at Huntington or Buckhannon.) 173 Guy Morrison Guard Guy was a guard of the first-class order. He was always around bothering his opponents from shooting and at intercepting passes he was extremely good. His strong point was in dodging an opponent after recovering the ball from a failure at goal. His passes were swift and accurate. Truly Capt. was an adept guard and rendered much valuable assistance to the team. Earle Neale Guard As a basket ball player Greasy stands predominant in the whole school. At guard he was the hub about which the rest of the team re- volved. Since he was floor guard his lengthy form could be seen any- where either] intercepting passes, shooting goals, or closely guarding his opponent ' s basket. He played the game for all he was worth and hugely enjoyed the same. Upon him fell the delicate task of shooting fouls and in this he acquitted himself in a worthy manner In fact he was everywhere when most needed. Homer C. Toothman Right Forward ' Sandy was one of the fastest forwards Wesleyan ever had. Al- though small yet he was always found doing his part. His famous back hand shot was hard to guard and with it he kept many teams guessing. One of his strong points was covering the opponent ' s for- ward on his signal down. Owing to the strenuous work Sandy grew partially stale just at the close of the season but whenever given a chance he showed that he was of a championship caliber. 175 Arthur I. Garrett Left Forward Doc was one of the best forwards Wesleyan ever had. Although small yet his fleelness on foot, together with his ability to dodge, made him one of the most dangerous forwards in the state. When- ever needed Doc was always there, making his presence felt physi- cally as well as audibly. At shooting field goals he was second to none and his phenomenal shots brought him much applause. Doc wore out nine pairs of shoes, seven pairs of trousers and four jerseys yet he was worth it. John Archer Center Sky at center was the pivot around which the team revolved. As a jumper he was unequaled and in all the games played he was never outjumped — a remarkable record. He had no desire to lake chances on shooting but always passed the ball to his team-mates. To him fell the delicate task of starting Wesleyan ' s wonderful team work, and the confidence which the players had in him he never once betrayed. i % Hubert Nash Ward Guard Goose might be called the War Horse of the team, as he usual- ly carried home the scars of every battle, Not until the latter part of the season did Goose show his true form. At guarding his own basket, he was second to none in the state. Many a seemingly perfect play was broken up by his watchful eye and powerful physique. In Goose was always found a hard and willing worker, and a man who could be shifted to any position. 176 James Heavener Forward ' Jimmie as a forward was strong and aggressive. He was always fighting for possession of the ball and never let his eye lose track of it. In getting the ball after a failure at goal he was good. Owing to the fact that there was so much material from which to select the team Jimmie did not play in all the games but with this year ' s ex- perience he should develop into a regular fixture at forward next season. Win. Singleton Forward Bill was one of the hardest players on the squad and deserves much credit for his untiring efforts to make basket ball a success. In getting the ball from his opponent ' s basket Bill was always there and he seldom failed to bring it down the floor. His pass work was swift and accurate as well as his shooting. He displayed his ability in the last game of the season and in him Wesleyan has an adept man upon whom to rely. Ray Michaels Utility This was Mike ' s first year at basket ball and he showed to the fans that he knew something about the game. He played center more than any other position and the fact that he did not play regularly was due to the strong man against him. Anyway Irish made many sacrifices for the team and deserves much credit for what he did. 177 Review of the 1913 Basket Ball Season It is a fact that basket ball in this country does not hold as prominent a place in athletics as football, yet it affords a pastime unusually pleasant for all lovers of clean sports during the winter months. At Wesleyan during the 1913 season more loyalty or more interest could not have been shown in any branch of athletics than was displayed by students and town people. From the raise of the curtain at the opening of the winter term, the basket ball team began a season, which will long be remembered at Wesleyan. Glenville Normal, as usual, was the opening attraction on Jan. 1 and suffered a defeat of 80-12. Then in quick succession Salem College, Fairmont U. B. C Sutton High, and Waynesburg College were met on the local floor and defeated by the large scores of 55-26, 74-26, 78-18 and 61-12. On Feb. 3 the team left for a week ' s trip through West Virginia and Ohio. Salem, the first victim, was again defeated 37 to 31 on her home floor. The following night the fast Parkersburg High quintet was laid away 35-23. Not satisfied with conquering the state, Wesleyan invaded foreign territory and annexed a victory from the strong Marietta College five 32-25. Returning to Fairmont on Feb. 6 the former state champion team, Fairmont Y. M. C. A., was taken into camp by 32-30. This was by far the hardest game scheduled on the trip, and, considering the previous hard contests and the traveling done, it was a royal victory for Wesleyan. On Feb. 7 the team, still confident although worn out, journeyed to Elkins, where, on the same night, Elkins Y. M. C. A. was easily defeated by the score of 36-25. The next night Davis-Elkins college was defeated in a fast and exciting game 31-30. This was the last game on the first trip and the following Monday the team returned to school jubilant over the success of the hardest trip ever undertaken by a college team. After two days of rest, basket ball activities were again resumed, and on Feb. 1 5 Wheeling Y. M. C. A. lost to the Wesleyan squad on the local floor by the 66-1 7 route. In quick suc- cession Parkersburg High and Grafton Y. M. C. A. were disposed of to the tune of 51- 17 and 84-11. Feb. 24 Fairmont played a return game here and all who saw it know that it was no fault of the local boys that Fairmont carried home the bacon. Four days later, on the college floor, Wesleyan redeemed herself by handing a defeat to the over-confident Davis-Elkins quintet 22-16. Despite the fact that at the last moment changes in thd line-up had to be made, the Orange and Black were still far superior to their opponents. The second invasion into foreign territory began March 6, on which date the strong Bethany College team was defeated 34-17. The next night found the local five playing the much talked of University of Pittsburg team. From the start Wesleyan led in points and kept this lead until the final three minutes of play, but owing to the strain of the strenuous season and the condition of the players from travel- ing together with the substitution of fresh men on the part of Pitt., Wesleyan players could not go their accustomed pace and Pittsburg won by the score of 36-29. On March 10 Shepherd College was defeated in the college gymnasium 73-13. The final game of the season was played in Fairmont on Mar. 1 5 against Fairmont Y. M. C. A. The outcome of this game was to decide the state champjonship of all independent teams, Wesleyan already having won the Inter-collegiate championship, and with this end in view the local five entered into the contest with a never-say-die spirit. When the smoke of the fray had cleared away it was found that Wesleyan had won the game 30 to 21, thereby securing the entire state championship. Such was the successful basket ball season of 191 3 — twenty games played and two lost. But it could not otherwise have been, considering the squad of men from which to select, the support of both students and town people, and the magnificent floor on which the team practised and played. In this branch of athletics great things await Wesleyan next year, and in 1914 we hope again to be able to salute the Orange and Black basket ball tossers as State Champions. 178 Class Basket Ball League OFFICERS PROF. S. C. RlKER President Harry A. Stansbury Manager College Team Guy Morrison Manager of Second Preps. S. C. Harris Manager of Commercial Music. J. R. Dawson Manager of First Preps. PENNANT WON BY SECOND PREPS. TEAMS Commercial-Music. College Second Preps. Hall Weltman Allman Johnson C. G. McCoy Gould R oss Kellison Downes Cade Mclntire Paugh Smith J- C - Law Crislip p r | ce Chapman Chambers Harris Flowers Tetrick Berry, Capt. Grose Thompson Anderson Looney, Capt. Davisson, Capt. FIRST PREPS Hartley Morgan Chas. Hartley Chambers, Capt. Beeghley Ressegger Parks Chamberlain Durst I. D. Morgan Swecker Johnson ISO Girls Basket Ball The girls, too, took advantage of Wesleyan ' s spacious new basket ball floor, and four teams were organized. Each team practiced faithfully, and although several match games were played, only one public game was pulled off — that being between the Commercial Music and the College Teams. This game resulted in a tie. COMMERCIAL AND MUSIC Helene Devore Center Pansy Hankey R. Guard Marie Murphy L. Guard Beatrice Bennett R. Forward and Capt. Marie Clark L. Forward CRICKETS Myrtle Boylen R. Forward Lyla Rimby L. Forward Lucille Cobun R. Guard Fae McClellan L. Guard Bonnie Evans Center and Captain COLLEGE Carrie Lutes Center Lois Clark R. Guard Josephine Clark L. Guard Roberta Reger R. Forward Jean Downes L. Forward Flo Griffin Manager NORMAL Olive Hamrick Center Gladys McKinley R. Forward and Capt. Gatewood Cameron L. Forward Margaret Cameron R. Guard Leota Owens, L. Guard 182 - — — S Baseball, 1912 TEAM Harry Stansbury Captain Fred Stansbury Manager Fidler and Barnes Catchers Stansbury, McWhorter, Trail Pitchers Reeder Short Stop Withers, First Base Toothman Second Base Curtis Third Base Post Right Field Arnett and Fred Stansbury Center Field Higginbotham and F. Stansbury Left Field SUBSTITUTES Morrison, Hennen, Long and Hill 184 Resume of Baseball Season During 1912 As we look back over the past we can justly be proud of the remarkable record made by Wesleyan College in baseball during the past season of 1912. Previous to this year the Orange and Black did exceptionally well to win the half of their games played, and it was with much anxiety that the supporters of the team watched the outcome of what was easily the hardest schedule that Wesleyan ever had. Besides numerous games at home the team journeyed on two hard trips lasting two weeks altogether. The first was into territory never before traversed by a local team — down through Kentucky where such teams as Georgetown College, Central University and Kentucky State Uni- versity were met and conquered. The second invasion was through Pennsylvania and on this trip the nines of W. and J., Grove City College, Slippery Rock Normal, Duquesne University, Carnegie Tech, and University of Pittsburgh were played. On this trip the team won two games out oJ the six and this was, indeed, a pleasing record con- sidering the greatness of those played. Not all the games were played on foreign ground nor were the hardest ones all away from home. Fourteen strong teams were met on the local field and the Orange and Black captured twelve out of this number — a record which will be hard to surpass in the future. Twenty-six games in all were played, Wesleyan winning seventeen and losing nine, and at the close of school ended one of the greatest and most successful seasons of baseball that Wesleyan ever had. 185 Baseball Record for 1912 Wesleyan 1 Glenville Normal I Wcsleyan 6 Glenville Normal 4 Wesleyan 3 West Virginia University 5 Wes ' eyan 4 West Virginia Uni ersily 12 Wesleyan 4 West Libert Normal 3 Wesleyan 12 University of Pilt-burgS : Wesleyan 7 University of Pillsburg ' i 9 Wesleyan 7 Morris-Harvey Wesleyan 7 Marietta College Wesleyan 5 Marietta College I Wesleyan 5 Georgetown College I Wesleyan 4 Central University 1 Wesleyan 5 Kentucky Stale Uni ersity Wesleyan 3 Marshall College 16 Wesleyan 13 Waynesburg 5 Wesleyan 7 Waynesburg I Wesleyan 13 Davis-Elkins College 1 Wesleyan 10 Broaddus Institute Wesleyan 1 Marshall College Wesleyan 4 Marshall College 9 Wesleyan 4 W. J. University 8 Wesleyan I Gro e City College 2 Wesleyan 5 Slippery Rock Normal 9 Wesleyan 6 Duquesne University 3 Wesleyan Carnegie Tech 7 Wesleyan 6 University of Pittsburgh 3 143 97 186 Baseball, 1913 The 1913 baseball season is now on and present indications are that this year ' s team will far outdo last year ' s record. Up to date the team has played Ohio Wcsleyan three games, Olterbein, Franklin College, West Liberty, Allegheny two games, Broaddus, Glenville and Marshall two games, and has not tasted defeat. The team as rt has been lining up, is composed of Lambert, catcher, Peery. S ' ansbury, Morrison and Michaels, pitchers, Reeder short. Withers, 1st. Base, Toolhman, 2nd Base, Curtis, 3rd Base. Singleton, Neale, and Smith in the outfield. Schedule for 1913. At Home. April 11-12 — Glenville Normal. April 16-17— Marshall College. April 29 — Broaddus. May 9-10 — Ohio Wesleyan University. May 14 — Waynesburg College. May 19-20— Bethany College. May 23-24 — Marietta College. May 29-31 — University of Pittsburg. June 13 and 14 — Open. Abroad. May 3 — Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio. May 5 — Otterbein University, at Westerville, Ohio. May 6 — Franklin College, at Franklin, Pa. May 16 and 17 — West Virginia University, at Morgantown, W. Va. June 3 — Bethany College, at Bethany, W. Va. June 4 — Washington and Jefferson College at Washington, Pa. June 5 — University of Pittsburg, at Pittsburg, Pa. June 6 — Duquesne University, at Pittsburg, Pa. June 7 — Carnegie Tech. at Pittsburg, Pa. 187 188 TEAM Ward Lanham H A Stansbury Long R. W. Shumaker Ward O. D. Shumaker Toothman McWhorter Curtis F. G. Fahrion Dawson Morrison Hennen Lanham W ' ereley 190 We£t Virginia Inter-Collegiate Track and Field Meet The mighty populace of the Imperial city had been whetting its impatience for weeks. Of all athletic contests this was the unique, the climacteric. For weeks, the toilers of the Wesleyan institution had been laboring unceasingly to prepare the arena for this unprecedented occasion. A hundred athletes upon the youthful breasts of whorr. there dangled a medal of previous victory were to struggle for the championship of West Virginia. Never was the population of the Metropolis so highly wrought up; and even the citizens of outlying provinces manifested an enthusiasm bordering on fanat- icism. The most exciting combat of former festal days was forgotten in the universal discussion of this new athletic event. When were so many gladiators brought together before? When had so many been seen in the arena at once? Moreover, instead of one event, here were contests of every variety to satisfy the changing tastes of the most capricious; nor was it expected that anyone would be killed, nor even injured or wounded — unless Goose fell and skinned his knee. The glorious Decoration Day, die tertio ante Kalendas Junias, plodded slowly forward. Not even the eagerness of unnumbered youth for a holiday could hurry it in the least. Finally, as every other day, this one came. Throughout the forenoon, a stream of chariots poured into the city and ranged themselves around the amphitheater; at one thirty, the contesting teams with colors dangling in the sun-bathed spring breezes, took their respective stations. Here was the green and white of Marshall, the olive green and white of Salem; there the blue and white of Glenville, the yellow and white of Fair- mont; and further on the blue and gold of the University and the orange and black of the Imperial college. At precisely two o ' clock, Imperator Carl first entered his richly decorated box followed by Grand Tribune Harry Adams, members of the faculty and court ladies. Already the vast amphitheater was crowded with chattering, swaying, animated populus Romanus, who had been for half an hour awaiting the arrival of the court; and now set up a tremendous uproar for the beginning of the events. Immediately on signal from the Imperator, the imperial Herald in stentorian voice bellowed thru his trumpet so that the echoes rang to the highest seat in the amphitheater. Clear the arena for the 50 yard dash. Quickly the runners were in their places; an instant they hovered close to the earth, then darted toward the tape. A yell from the green and white told that Cy Young had carried off the honors for Marshall. Jove is with us! they cried. By Jupiter, just wait till Goose runs, retorted the populace. — Clear the arena for the 440 yard dash roared the Herald. At once the runners started around the track. Me deus fidius! there ' s Goose. Hurrah! — Goose! Goose! Run, thou son of Mercury, put on thy wings! — Come on, thou art victor; come on! Hurray, its ours. and the Wesleyan colors floated in the breezes. 101 While the two mile run was in progress, fleet-footed Cy Young won the 1 00 yard dash, and Boyles won the shotput for the University. The two mile went to Glenville. The University won the hurdles, and the Wesleyan enthusiasts began to wonder what had happened to their favorites. Were these stalwart youths from the conquered prov- inces to prevail over the imperial champions? Clear the Arena for the pole vault. shouted the herald. By the Olympian Zeus, now is our turn, yelled Wesleyan. Big Shu. will take this event. — Or else little Shu will; they can both jump like Apollo. But though both the Shu ' s scraped the dome of the skies in their efforts, the Marshall vaulter, armed with a fishing pole from which streamers of green and white floated like the tail of a comet, rose an inch higher than their best endeavor; and this was enough to win. From this point on, Wesleyan began to take things seriously. It was time for Marshall to be court-marshalled. The propitious duties of Olympia looking down lent them strength and fleetness. In the running broad jump which followed she took first, second and third places. Then came the half mile run. There goes Goose! shouted the populace, this is ours already. — Not so fast my friend, dost thou not see Cy Young running? He is as fleet as the wind. — Goose will win. Goose will win, run thou son of Mercury and may the gods lend thee swiftness! He was off with the start — not too fast, but ahead of all his opponents. Having obtained the lead at the start he was resolved to keep it. For the first quarter mile he kept just ahead; then conscious of his power, he gradually lengthened out until he was 50 yards in the lead. Suddenly there was a cry of alarm, Have a care for that Glenville man. — Me Hercules! Goose, Look out! He ' s coming fast! Goose gave a quick glance over his shoulder and Glenville was close behind, racing at full speed. They were still a hundred yards from the goal and such a race was never see in the arena. If there was one who did not yell, as they tore down the path for the tape, it was because his heart was in his mouth choking him. But of course. Goose won. Long, the favorite son of Hercules won the hammer throw by a few inches, Curtis took the high jump ( Beat ' em a mile yelled the crowd in Roman slang) so that when we counted up we had almost as many points as our two nearest rivals. By Senatus Consultum the victors were awarded a triumphal procession (the Visi-Goths call it a shirt-tail parade) along the via sacra, and under the Arches of Titus and Septimius Severus. Since that glorious day we have been abiding our time till the second annual meet, when we shall polish up our medals, place them upon our running shirts and enter the events to beat our own records. As the matter now stands, we are champions in track, champions in football, champions in basket ball; and, though there is nothing selfish about us, we intend to keep the championship flower blooming in our own door yard. Following are the records of the W. Va. Inter-Collegiate Track and Field Meet: 50 Yard Dash. Winner — Young of Marshall; Second — Garrett of Fairmont; Third — Lanham of Wesleyan; Time — 5 4-5 sec. 440 Yard Dash. Winner — Ward of Wesleyan; Second — Toothman of Wesleyan; Third — Crowl of West Virginia; Time — 53 3-5 sec. 192 Two Mile Run. Winner — Stump of Glenville; Second — Wilson of Marshall; Third — Richardson of West Virginia: Time — 1 1 min. 10 2-5 sec. 1 00 Yard Dash. Winner — Young of Marshall; Second — Lanham of Wesleyan; Third — Garrett of Fairmont; Time — 10 sec. Shot Put. Winner — Boyles of West Virginia; Second — Sheets of Salem College; Third — Perine of Salem College; Distance — 37.3 ft. I I Yard Hurdles. Winner — Crowl of West Virginia; Second — Bailey of Marshall; Third — Lanham of Wesleyan ; Time 1 4 sec. Pole Vault. Winner — Lyon of Marshall; Second — R. W. Shumaker of Wesleyan; Third — O. D. Shumaker of Wesleyan; Distance 9 ft. 4 in. Running Broad Jump. Winner — McWhorter of Wesleyan; Second — Curtis of Wesleyan; Third — R. W. Shumaker of Wesleyan; Distance 20 ft. 8 in. Half Mile Run. Winner — Ward of Wesleyan; Second — Squires of Glenville Normal; Third — Young of Marshall; Time — 2 min. 8 sec. Hammer Throw. Winner — Long of Wesleyan; Second — Archer of Marshall; Third — Boyles of West Virginia; Distance — 110.6 ft. Running High Jump. Winner — Curtis of Wesleyan and Meadows of Glenville Normal tied; Second — Lyon of Marshall; Height — 5 ft. 4in. Mile Run. Winner — Crites of Salem College; Second — Wereley of Wesleyan; Third — Stump of Glenville Normal; Time — 5 min. 12 1-5 sec. Discus Throw. Winner — Boyles of West Virginia; Second — Miller of West Virginia; Third — Starch- er of Wesleyan; Distance — 103 ft. 2 in. Winner of Meet Wesleyan Points 44 Second Marshall Points 26 Third West Virginia University Points 20 Fourth Glenville Normal Points 1 4 Fifth Salem College Points 9 Sixth Fairmont Normal Points 4 Seventh Broaddus Institute Points 193 To the Wearers of the W To the wearers of the W who ' ve struggled for us all. On the diamond, the gridiron, in the games of basket ball ; We hail you as our heroes of unexcelled renown. And for your mighty valor, on your brows we place the crown. You have proved your worth as athletes by the battles you have fought, We applaud you with our praises which you never, never sought, ' Twas the fame of dear old Wesleyan down deep within your soul. That told her true and loyal sons to reach the victor ' s goal. Surely you have done your duty, let the knocker in the school. Ever use his little hammer, you ' re our glory, he ' s our fool ; We ' ll support you, valiant soldiers, to our abilities the best, For we admire your courage, perseverance and success. Justly you have won your letters which are emblems of your fame. Proudly wear the orange W which bespeaks the hero ' s name; Let them send their ray of beauty to the eyes of one and all, Where e ' er you chance to meet them in city, state of hall. Those who ' ve witnessed contests royal, heard boys and girls their voices raise. Will know that you ' ve been loyal and from them received much praise; They will know that you ' re ambitious, full of life, a worthy foe, To command respect from others where on life ' s journey you may go. O W men we praise you, we greet you most sincere, May mem ' ries of the games you ' ve played to you prove always dear. And when from us you ' ve parted to take up your chosen work. From which by your past records we know you ' ll never shirk, With zeal may you endeavor in contest and in strife, 7 o play the honest manly game which means success in life. W. L. Mc. 14 195 Most Popular Girl Laura Alice Wilson and Genevieve Horner Tie Vgte. Most Popular Man Harry Stansbury Prettfest Girl Carrie Lutes Handsomest Man E. Ray Reed Best Athlete Earl (Greasy) Neale Worst Case Van Camp and Robinson Worst Schemer Fats Williams Best Student Gregory School Woman Hater Paddle Lambert Biggest Joke Stuffy Flowers Worst Lady Fusser Red ' Law Biggest Flirt Helen Null Worst Grind R. Moore Doddrill Biggest Bluffer Goose Ward Most Lovesick Russ Law Greenest Prep Snipe Martin 196 An Account of the Founding of Wesleyan By Capt. A. M. Poundstone In the year of 1885 the West Virginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church had its annual session, for the purpose of carrying out the long wished for and intended design to establish an institution of learning of this state within the bounds of the conference, appointed a Board of Trustees consisting of eight ministers and eight laymen. The members of this board were as follows: A. J. Byda, L. H. Jordan; J. A. Fullerton: Samuel Steele, E. H. Owen, L. L. Stewart, H. J. Boatman and A. B. Rohrbough. The laymen were H. C. McWhorter, H. K. List, J. C. McGrew, A. M. Poundstone, B. F. Martin, Samuel Woods, Henry Logan and Nathan Goff Sr. Rev. Samuel Steele died in 1 886 and Rev. John W. Reger was chosen in his place. Nathan Goff, Sr. died the same year and John A. Barnes was chosen in his place. The Board of Trustees in order to carry out the behest of the Conference proceeded to secure a location, and perform all other duties incumbent on them in the execution of their trust. It was determined that a majority of the sixteen members of the board would be required to make a location. The places competing were as follows: Clarks- burg, Grafton, Kingwood, Phillippi, Parkersburg, Salem, Bridgeport; Weston; Elizabeth and Buckhannon. Meetings of the Board were held at various places and careful and impartial consideration was given to the propositions and arguments of the several gentle- men representing each locality touching the sites offered, number of acres in each site and the amount of money which would be contributed. Finally at a meeting held at Phillippi on July 14, 1887, Buckhannon received a majority of the sixteen members of the Board, which action was thereupon made unanimous and Buckhannon duly to be the loca- tion for the institution. The name adopted for the institution was The West Virginia Conference Seminary of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was made a corporation under and by virtue of the provision of chapter 57 of the Code of West Virginia, the corporate name to be The Board of Trustees of the West Virginia Conference Seminary. The Board held a meeting at Buckhannon on the 29th day of August, 1887, and after a careful examina- tion of the sites offered in and near the town, purchased forty-three acres, one rood and thirteen square poles of Levi Leonard at the price of $5,551.86. Whereupon Levi Leonard and wife conveyed said land to the Board with covenants of general warranty. The location having been secured, the Trustees proceeded to have the necessary buildings constructed and for that purpose procured the services of a competent architect, who prepared plans and specifications for the Main Building, and contracted with me- chanics for the foundation and superstruction thereof. In addition to the funds then al- ready secured and promised by subscriptions, the Board in order to bs prepared to meet the demands for construction of the building, ordered the preparation and issuance of 150 coupon bonds each for $100.00, amounting to $15000 payable in ten years from and after the first day of January, 1889, with interest thereon at six per cent per annum, pay- able annually, to secure the payment whereof a deed of trust lien was placed upon the forty-three acres, one rood, and thirteen square poles of land. The bonds were issued and all disposed of at par. The buildings were constructed and ready for occupancy by 198 the first of September I 890. The cost of the building exclusive of heating apparatus and furniture was $27,499. On the third day of September 1890 the school was opened with Rev. B. W. Hutchinson as President and Frank B. Trotter, J. F. Ogden and Miss Fmma B. Tavener as teachers. The enrollment the first term consisted of seventy stu- dents, which increased during the first year to two hundred and one. On the third day of October following the opening of the school, the Conference, then in session at Wes- ton, came in a body to Buckhannon and the building was dedicated by Bishop Cyrus D. Foss. Thus was the institution founded, and from its inception has been a success. Al- though it was at first a Seminary, it had a high curriculum class of study for a school of that nature. The design from the start having been to transform it into a college with the usual full College Courses of Study, this was accomplished several years ago The only serious drawback, which has been encountered, was the loss by fire of the main building, on the 4th day of February 1905, one of the coldest days of the year. It must be conceded that the new building erected in its place is much better adapted for the purpose of the school than the old one. It has not been the intention of the writer to extend this sketch, only incidentally, farther than the first year of the school or to refer to the management thereof by the presidents or faculties. The success of the school speaks louder than mere words of the ability and pains-taking care of those who have been in charge. While the school has been, and is, under the control of the Methodist Episco- pal Church, it is by no means sectarian. Members of other churches have almost invar- iably been found in the faculty, and the student body has come from the various Christian denominations including Roman Catholics. Its high ideal is to be a Christian College, and along with intellectual culture to inculcate the matchless and incomparable teachings of the meek and lowly Nazarene. It is a significant reminder of the transitory nature of this earthy life, that of the original sixteen trustees and those appointed to fill vacancies which occurred therein, all, except Judge H. C. McWhorter, John Barnes and A. M. Poundstone have gone to their Eternal Home, and we can confidently say of them in the language which St. John, The Divine, was directed to write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Note — Capt. A. M. Poundstone and Mr. John A. Barnes are the only living members of the original sixteen trustees. Judge Henry C. McWhorter having died April 15, 1913, since this sketch was written. Terrible Scandal at the Ladies ' Hall One night the residents of the palatial abode, known to some innocent persons as the Hennery, were startled out of their sweet slumber by screams of terror coming from the division of the hall known as Purgatory to some, to the others — Second Floor. Upon rushing to the scene of action, we were met by Nellie and Goldie, the fair occupants of room No. 11. They told us, with voices trembling from fear, that a stranger had taken possession of the bed belonging to G Idie — and worse yet, this stranger was a man. Shades of Ma Wyman and Uncle Tommy ! Think of a man in the Ladies ' Hall! A halt was made just outside the door, for none dared to enter, until finally — Sadie and Billy. who had been playing the part of frightened onlookers, suddenly developed a streak of bravery, and rushing to the bed, threw back the cove ' s and to our terrified vision exposed — A Man! all nicely made of a pillow, topped off by a dainty breakfast cap stuffed with paper to make a head. 199 College Directory Gregory Ralph Brown I. M. Not Norris Doddrill Smith (Fay) Lobster Ferguson Oh, you joke, Wadsworth Big Bean Witten Stuffy Flowers Tetrick Ellwood Johnson Rowlands Snipe Martin Stansbury Phillips Oh! you, Red Law Ray Chapman Tommy Haught (when he gets a new suit) Sam Perry Bruce Lowther O, P. Hill Norris Eb Morgan Hot-air-Clark Earle Mclntyre Anderson Doc Garrett Sport Hamrick Paddle Lambert Earle, Greasy, Neale Toothman Stansbury Lovett and McCoy Oh! Slush Van Camp and Mary Earl Neale (Greasy) and Genevieve Root and Kellison Stutzman and Beahler Swick Brown and Ma Wyman Clinton and Anderson Hammer and Post Everybody ' s doin ' it! Moist and Barnes Ernestine Forman and McWhorter Rimby and Toothman Snodgrass and Wheaten 200 3£ The Trials of the Schemer The College bell strikes slowly eight. She says, I wonder if he will wait; I know that I ' m a little behind. But then, if he cares, he shouldn ' t mind. ' There she meets him, but with an accusing look. And they silently steal to a secluded nook- She sighs, looks up into his face so grand, Both smile, and, of course — they understand. She enters eagerly the College hall, But sees not him, so handsome and tall; So all she can do is to go lo class. Thinking how slowly this hour will pass. But at last, however, it comes to a close, And she rushes away, for, of course, she knows That he awaits her eagerly in the hall below. On their usual morning stroll to go. The spot is entirely deserted at last; Their cares and grievances all are past. He looks down in her eyes, as if to demand That which a smile can give — you understand. But this perfect living is one of life ' s dooms For suddenly before them a small man looms; He parts them roughly as the stream parts the sand. Still I wonder — why can ' t he understand? Did You Ever Hear— Lois Clark Say — Law, Pete! Don ' t let it worry you ' ? Louis Fahrion — Heavens, Katy ? Sarah Nay — Oh, you little heathen ? Ernest Stutzman — Gabunda ? Goose Ward — ' Blamed fool! Gladys Pierce — O, pfui! Fats Williams — ' Outside, you ! ' Tommy — A hem! Stoney — I ' ve been kidded by experts. Mabe Gay — Is that so, Mr. Casey? Coach Felton — When I was up at Dickin- son. Wentling — Oh, you beautiful doll! Adaline Root— ' Oh, Golly! Greasy Neale — I can ' t wait, I have a date at the Hal!. Lois Van Camp — Aw, gwan, now. Mary Arbulhnot — Well, I don ' t care. Hamrick — Say, how much will you give to the band? Bill Post — I wonder where B — is? Duke Snodgrass — Dern if it ain ' t! ' Bill Swisher — Shovel! Russ ' Wildman — You heard me first time. Tige PhiUips— What say? 201 Much Ado About Nothing A Farce in one Act. Characters. The President. Prof, of Mathematics. The Dean. Prof, of Modern Languages. Prof, of Philosophy and Education. Prof, of Pianoforte Music. Prof of Latin and Greek. Prof, of Biology and Physics. Prof, of History. Preceptress of Ladies ' Hall Prof, of English. Prof, of Public Speaking. Scene: — President ' s Outer Office. Enter President, looks around with surprised air, walks to door of inner office, comes back to desk, writes a short business letter, gels up and walks over to window and back, hands in pockets, head slightly bowed, and frowning. Takes out watch, frowns again, turns around impatiently and says: ' Confound that Faculty bunch, anyhow! Enter Prof, of Music, briskily. What ' s that you ' ve found Doctor? Pres. — Oh, just er-a-a-ah a dollar bill I thot I ' d lost. Where are the rest of them? Prof, of Music — What, Dollar bills? I don ' t know, I ' m sure. You don ' t think I ' m a pick- pocket, do you? English Professor hurries in somewhat excitedly. Oh, my! I was sure I would be late. Where ' s Miss , Enter Preceptress of Ladies ' Hall. ' Wheah ' s evwry body? I guess they haven ' t come yet. Music Prof. — No, I guess not. Enter Prof, of Modern Languages. Ah! What iss! Not begun alreaty? Preceptress — ' The rude cweature. He w : nked a ' mc. look! He doesn ' t stop. Isn t he aware it ' s unladylike? Music Prof, laughs uproariously. Enter Prof, of Philosophy and Education talking to h m- I : There ' s something seriously wrong with that man ' s eye. ( ' n :r Dean) By the way did you notice that fellow ' s eye? Dean: — Why, (k-hem) no, I can ' t say that I did. Prof, of Phil, and Ed.: — ' Well, you just notice next lime. He should have worn glasses when he was young. That reminds me of a very similar . Enter Greek Professor. Humph! What ' s the matter? I thot this was to meet at four o ' clock. Pres.:- - It was, but everyone was late. Perhaps we had better begin now. Prof, of Greek: — Yes I want to bring up the case of Mr. Brown. He . Preceptress: — Oh! Oh! the case of Mr. Brown? There must be some mistake. He said he ' d be true to me! Greek Prof, (disgustedly) : — I meant the case of his daily grades. He very nearly flunks every day. Enter Instructor of Public Speaking, Prof, of History, Prof, of Biology and Prof, of Mathematics. Prof, of Phil, and Ed.: — I ' ve seen Mr. Brown hanging round the street corners too frequently of late Preceptress: — ' Oh, deah! Poor Swick! Pres.: — Beg pardon? Prof, of History:— Who ' s that you ' re discussing? Oh, Mr. Brown. He just made 37 on a test to me. 202 Pres.— I will send his parents a letter immediately. Prof, of Biology:— Another who is very deficient in work is Mr. Dodrill. He has reeled only once m my classes, and I find it very hard to gain his attention. He shoots paper-wads with such cun- ning that I am never certain that he is the guilty person. Teacher of Public Speaking: — ' He has Sophomore Oratory to me, and he doesn ' t e en come to class half of the time. He ' s lovely when he does come, tho. Prof, of Biology: — I hear he is preparing for the stage. Prof, of Music— Yes, Vaudeville, I think. P res - — If he is preparing for the stage, we can ' t afford to lose him. It is a very paying bus ness when one has such talent and we may be able to persuade him to turn over quite a sum to the Co!lege. No, indeed, we can ' t afford to lose him. We must encourage him with kind words. Prof, of History: — ' Don ' t you think something should be done about Fats Williams? I am told he stays up all night studying and even goes without his meals. Prof, of Modern Languages: — Oh, he iss bright. He speak German like a nalif. He study too much, tho; he get peevish. Prof, of Music: — Yes, he is getting thin. His clothes hang to him like a wet dish-rag to a wire. Pres. — That may all be true, but you are aware that 1 do not believe it possible for a student in College to study too hard. We will let the matter drop for the lime being. Preceptress to Eng. Prof. — That ' s a sad case. The girls at the hall are in constant terror lest the skin drop off his bones. Fats is such a deah boy, too. Pres. — By the way, how is little Earl Flowers doing? Prof, of Music: — ' He ' s perfectly contented now. He got a fine Bible for Christmas, and his Mother just sent him that feather bed he ' s been writing for so earnestly. Prof, of Mathematics: — He ' s a very conscientious little fellow and altho he has not yet learned to study, indications are for the best. Pres. to Preceptress: — I feel it my duty to instruct you to admonish the girls concerning their eating. I don ' t see how they live on so little, and they refuse delectable cakes and salads for plain food such as bacon and prunes. Why, the other Sunday. I ordered five gallons of pink and white ice cream from Young ' s and scarcely two gallons were touched. Preceptress: — They are afraid that they will get indigestion and theahby in ' erfeah seriously with theah study. D ean: By the way, Doctor, couldn ' t we think of some new scheme for amusing the students at Chapel? It ' s a shame the service should be so dull. Why, I ' ve even seen them pin quotations on each other ' s backs to amuse themselves. Prof, of Biology: — Now if we had Student Government! They would soon find something to do. Now at Dickinson we had Wild West moving pictures, instructive of cou se, with refresh- ments once a week. Why you couldn ' t hire a student to miss Chapel. ' Pres. — ' Very good suggestion. We will have to manage something like that. Preceptress: — ' But first of all, I think we ouoht to do something to make the Hall girls moah at- twaclive The young men don ' t seem to care to stay moah than a couple of houahs when they come to call. Teacher of Public Speaking:— Yes, we ought to have a couple of Victor Victrola s and things like that to amuse them with when they do call. Pres. — I ' ll make out a list immediately of new things we must get. Prof, of Music : — And we need a new piano for the Chapel, Doctor. Do you think we could get one soon? Pres. — Since Edwards has promised us all he has, I think we can easily afford a new grand piano or two, and perhaps a pipe organ for the — er — Music Hall. Here, one of the Dean ' s children rushes in exclaiming: ' Oh, Papa, I saw somebody out scheming, and I brot this along ' cause it ' s almost dark, you know. (Hands Dean a Pocket Search Light.) Dean rising:— K-hem, Yes, yes, which way did they go, my son? To Pres. I must leave immediately, 1 can t miss a chance like this. Exit Dean and Son. mu ZT::;U t S J her Wa,Ch and ™ ly-Oh. •• -hly W Pas. five. I month eS:_YeS ' ' Hear dl nCr be ' Y ° U are a excused ' We wl m « ' at h '  ™ li™ next Exeunt. L c , I5 203 Lost: An $80,000 Tube of Radium. Death to Find It. On ihe evening of January 20, I was silling in the Cafe Ravee in Paris, entirely alone. I was thinking of my last case, the fact that it was finished, and thai now perhaps 1 would have time to rest a little while. My thoughts wandered back to my home just outside of London — my Falher, Mother, brothers and sisters. A sudden wave of home-sickness swept over me, and I decided to go home. Just then, I was startled from my reverie by a hearty slap on the back, and Jim Soulh, a young American friend of mine, sat down beside me. Burke, old man, here is the biggest thing yet, he said, as he took a newspaper from his pocket, Just let me read you this. I replied, rather bored, that he might if he wished. Jim cleared his throat, and begun: LOST: An $80,000 Tube of Radium. Death to Find It. With thai, I sat up and began to take notice. Paris, Jan. 20. A tiny tube of radium from the laboratory of Madame Curie has been lost in Paris. Inconceivable terrors and dangers surround this apparently trifling occurrence. The tube of radium may cause death or mutilation to innocent and ignorant persons, or in the hands of criminals, it may become an instru- ment for committing crimes that may defy detection. This lube of radium is shooling oul rays at the rale of 132,000 miles a second. The powers of these rays are only partly understood but it is known that they can cause terrible injury and death. The lost tube was given lo a messenger for conveyance lo an American doctor in Paris. On arriving at his destination, the messenger found that he had dropped the tube or had been robbed of it. Already, the suggestion has been widely spread that radium might be used in crime, and has certain- ly been acted upon in some instances. The police are investigating a series of crimes believed to have been committed by a gang moving in fashionable society in Paris. The criminals are of good education, and possess abundant resources of all kinds. One of their number is a beautiful and brilliant woman of noble birth who has played the part of a social hostess with great success. They plotted to get possession of a millionaire named Count de Castillon. Having made his acquaintance, they invited him to visit at a handsome chateau they rented in the country. The woman and one of the men posed as hostess and host. With them was their beautiful young daughter. Mile. Blanc. After a week in the house, the Count was stricken with an attack of general paralysis. A doctor was promptly called in, but failed to give the sick man any relief. He was greatly puzzled by the case, for he was unable lo find any explanation of the disease, or any history which might have led up to it. The Count gradually grew worse, and died at the chateau. The woman expressed the deepest grief al the event, and explained that the dead man had been engaged to her young daughter. The doctor ' s suspicions had been aroused by the behavior of the people in the house. A strange circumstance suddenly strengthened these suspicions. While attending the dying man, the doctor had accidentally carried away with his instruments, an ordinary collar button belonging lo the palient. When he discovered it, he placed il in a glass dish in his office, and forgot it for several days. Then the sufferer died. A few days after, the doctor happened lo pick up the glass dish, and was astounded to find that it had assumed a strong violet tint. This, as nearly every one knows, is the invariable effect of radium on glass. The doctor immediately carried ihe button and dish lo a laboratory. There, it was found that the shaft of the button had on it a liny speck of radium, so placed, that there was a space of only a sixty-second of an inch between il and the outside of the button which would rest against ihe wearer ' s neck, 204 The medical men informed the police of these circumstances. The latter found that the de- ceased had left a will leaving all his fortune to the young daughter of the mistress of the chateau. Police and scientists pieced together a theory that one of the conspirators had acted as valet at the chateau and had changed the Count ' s collar button for one containing the particle of radium. The deadly substance worn day after day over the spinal cord just below the base of the brain had inevitably produced paralysis. Just now, Madame Curie is suffering from a mysterious illness, at first diagnosed as apppendicitis, but now decided not to be that disease. Now, what do you think of that? said Jim. ' Madame Curie herself sent for me, and has also sent for you. She wishes us to take the case. What do you say? ' Of course we will take it and do the best we can. Have you been to see Madame Curie, Jim? Yes, and she wishes to see you at once. While you go there, 1 am going to Police Headquarters to find out all I can. As we left each other, it was agreed that we would meet again the next evening in the Cafe Paree. I went immediately to the home of Madame Curie. Upon asking for her, I was ushered into her drawing room, and told to wait, In about ten minutes. Madame Curie entered. She looked quite ill, and as if she had lately experienced some great sorrow. Yet, in her face was great strength of character and determination. I questioned her about the case. These are the statements which she gave me. On the third of January, she had entrusted a small package conlining radium to a faithful messenger, to take to a doctor in Paris. The messenger did not even know what the package contained. On the way, he was accosted by a well-dressed young lady, — indeed, she was quite beautiful — who said she had lost her way, and as she was going the same way he was, wished to walk with him. This lady answered the description of the Mile. Blanc to whom the Count de Castillon was engaged, and whom the police suspect of being the murderess of the Count. This lady left the messenger shortly before he reached his destination. On ar- riving there, the messenger looked for the package and found that it was gone. He immediately came back to Madame Curie and told her of the loss. When he was told what the package contained, he be- came very frightened and distressed, and finally ill from the shock. I then asked to see the messenger, but Madame Curie refused, saying that he was so ill that the doctor would permit no one to see him. She then said that she was very much grieved over the death of the Count de Castillon who was a very dear friend of hers. In the meantime, Jim was at Police Headquarters and these were the reports the police gave. The tube of radium had not been lost, but stolen — by the young lady who had been with the messenger. This lady was Mile. Blanc, the fiancee of the Count de Castillon, and was in league with the gang of criminals moving in high society in Paris, also it was directly thru this woman that the Count had been murdered. That night when Jim and I met, we compared notes, and Jim said, Begins to look mighty bad for the young lady Mile. Blanc. Oh, 1 don ' t know, I said, You can never tell what may turn up. Mile. Blanc was to be tried in a week or ten days for the murder of the Count de Castillon. The next day, I went to see Mile. Blanc. She certainly was a very innocent looking criminal, but appearances are sometimes deceiving. She declared that she was innocent of the whole affair. I did not gain any particular evidence there, but I had a feeling of pity for the girl. Now, there was one thing left to do. and that was to see the messenger. Every time I asked Madame Curie about him, she refused to tell me his whereabouts, and said that he was yet too sick to see any one. I satisfied myself that he was not in her house, and I knew that she took a great deal of interest in him, and must surely visit him sometime. So I watched the house and her to see if she might not go and see him. I watched for two days, and nothing happened. Madame Curie did not leave the house. The evening of the third day was dull and dark, the air was full of a fine misty rain — just enough to make it very disagreeable. About six-thirty, Madame Curie left the house clad in a rain coat, and with heavy veil tied round her head. She lookd cautiously around, and not seeing any one, set out 205 al a brisk walk. I followed at a moderate distance, slipping into alley ways and behind posts when- ever she looked back. That woman is courageous, I thot, ' for we are going into one of the worst districts of Paris. At the end of a long, narrow street, she slopped, looked around, and quickly darted into a cellar way. I followed as quickly as I could, but found the door locked. I crept around to the back of the house. All was dark, but suddenly I spied a crack in one of the curtains of a base- ment window. I peeped in, and there on a cot at one side of the room, lay a sick man whom I judged lo be the messenger. A woman, probably his wife, and Madame Curie stood by his side. He seemed lo be very much excited, and was talking, but I couldn ' t catch a word he said. Madame Curie then gave the woman money and left. I decided that by some means or other, I would get to see and talk with that man. so making a thoro observation of the place, I went home, not to b d, but to think. For five days, I watched the house which I believed to be the home of the messenger, but his wife never left his bed-side, day or night. On the morning of the sixth day, which was the day before the trial of Mile. Blanc, I saw the woman, (his wife), leave the house thru the cellar way. I went quickly around to the back of the house, and climbed thru the window of the room next the one in which the sick man lay. Luckily, I was not observed. I entered the room of the s ; ck man. He opened h ; s eyes when I entered, and did not seem the least bit alarmed. 1 asked him if he was the mes- senger of Madame Curie. He said that he was, and consented to te!l me his slory. It was very important, so I wrote the main facts down, and had him swear that they were true. I then called in the woman next door, and she was the witness to his statement. When I left, the poor man was suffering very much altho he seemed very much relieved in mind. I then went home, and prepared all my evidence in the case for the next day, because I was lo be a witness. That night, I heard that the messenger was dead. I cannot describe to you the scene in the court room the next day. There was an undercurrent of excitement, for this was one of the most sensational cases to be tried in Paris. One witness was called after another. All the evidence so far was against Mile. Blanc. I sal where I could see her, and such a look of despair I never saw on anyone ' s face. Just across from Mile. Blanc was Madame Curie. She was pale, but there was a strange light in her eyes, and a look of triumph on her face. It was now my turn to take the witness stand. I gave my testimony very briefly, then said, I have here the sworn statement of one William Dupin who served Madame Curie as Messenger. I, William Dupin, have been employed in the service of Madame Curie for fifteen years. At one lime, the Madame was engaged to Count de Castillon, and was very much in love with him. But, being in love with Mile. Blanc, he broke the engagement. Madame Curie, still loving the Count and hating Mile. Blanc, would rather see the Co unt dead than the husband l Mile. Blanc. So she plotted against them. Being familiar with the uses and effects of radium, she placed some on a collar button which I, disguised as a valet, placed in the Count ' s collar. I was then made to tell a lie about the beautiful Mile. Blanc which would implicate her in the death of the Count. At the time I am telling this, I am dying from the effects of radium which Madame Curie has put somewhere about my person, but where, I do not know. Signed: Witness: William Dup n. Anne Styes. Such a storm as followed this testimony can only be imag ned. Jim seized my hand and cried, ' Good for you, old fellow, you ' re a wonder. A week later, I was at home, and on picking up a Paris newspaper, read that Madame Curie had died from the effects of radium. J. I. D. ' 16 206 WOIHT:|SflCRD Motlo of Junior Class (during commencemenl week) ' Soc el tu ' em! Prof. Riker (In Bible Class) Mr. Withers, who was the wife of Ananias? Johnny Withers, ' Mrs. Ananias. Said Ben, last night: ' Greasy, by jinks! I ' m beat To know why stolen kisses Are so sweet. Says Greasy, Pshaw! That ' s easily explained — Tis cause they ' re sprup titiously obtained. Beulah Wheaton, pulling a hair out of John Kellison ' s head, My but that hair has a good ' Root. ' Down the noisy hallway Runs Ebbie ' s dog about, And whines and barks and scratches. In order to get out. Once in the glittering sunlight, He straightway doth begin To set up a doleful howling, In order to get in. We Wonder If Workman would write a petition requesting the facu lty to set aside half the day for scheming purposes, would Brosia Sine? If Prof. Haught should light a match would Doc Milburn? If Butcher became ill would Harry Slaughter? If Sara Nay refuses to root at the football games next year, will Worth Shumaker? If an earthquake should destroy the Ladies Hall, would Laura Alice Brake? If India Riggs should write a book, would Quake Reed? If the Mrs. should wield the rolling pin, where would Prof. Ryland? If Joe Ferguson is worth $2.30, how much is Wadsworth? If Genevieve should say yes would Greasy Neale? 207 Tom vs. Fido Anyone would have guessed, at a single glance, where Tom was going. He looked entirely too uncomfortable to be starting anywhere except to see Julia. Julia was Tom ' s girl — his church girl, and buggy-riding girl, and his singing-school girk When matters reached that point, she was, to all appearances, his girl. It was quite early when he started out, and it was very late when he started back. The moon was high up above the trees when Julia showed him the door, saying, Fido is tied up I think, Tom; at least, he was. But you had better go out pretty easy; he may be loose. All right, Julia, returned Tom, as he squared his shoulders and started down the walk as if to say, What? I afraid of a dog? Julia closed the door softly, and Tom tripped down the path. The crickets were chirping merrily in the flower beds nearby, and every one of them seemed to be singing, Jul-ia, Jul-ia. And Tom ' s heart was beating a rat-tat-tat, also the melody of the name of Julia — when — suddenly — it began to beat rat-tat-tat to another tune. For all at once he hear a great pattering behind him, and looking round, he saw the graceful figure of Fido, the bull dog, coming toward him, in no very affectionate manner. Tom was not afraid! Far from it; but we must admit that his pace unconsciously quickened, until by the time he reached the gate, he was — what might be called running — that is, he was walking too rapidly for dignity. He was of course not unaware of the fact that, at times, Fido was not quite as amiable a canine as he might be. So, when by dint of unusual velocity, he reached the old apple tree at the end of the lane, for the reason that Fido was in too close proximity for comfort he hastened to mount the lower branches just as Fido himself, with a vicious lunge, also reached the three. Tom sat up, owl-like, upon the branch, and drew his legs up under him, not wishing to dangle them too conspicuously and tantalizingly in Fido ' s face. Thot he, I shall sit here for a little while until Fido shall meander back to the house, like a good dog, and then I shall go home. A few minutes passed, but, to Tom ' s surprise, Fido showed no symptoms of mean- dering. Instead, there he sat, immovable as the Sphi ix. Tom began to be uneasy. Surely, Fido was not going to be — ah — disagreeable about it! He would try persuasion on Fido. Nice Fido, good fellow, good dog, ventured Tom in a coaxing tone, at the same time allowing his feet to dangle from the limb. Fido looked up and bristled. He rolled his eyes around until the white gleamed vindictively in the moonlight, and — horrors — saw the dangling feet. His eyes shone like a cat ' s in the dark, and he made one lunge at the 208 unsuspecting feet. Tom did not stop to reason it out — he drew up the feet. Surely, persuasion was useless. Then Tom began to be angry! Was he to be kept up there all night by an ugly mangy cur, simply because the aforesaid cur was not disposed to favor his descent? Nev- er! He would show Sir Fido! He looked down wrathfully, and — Fido looked up. Eye answered eye, and with his whole soul lost in that gleaming orb, Tom felt his angry passions slowly sink. Down his spine they crawled, becoming cooler and cooler, until by the time they reached his feet, the sensation was one which might be termed cold. Fido! he thot in despair, What a name for a four-legged, two-eyed Cyclops! Suddenly, a bright idea occurred to Tom. He would go round to the other side of the tree, and before Fido should be aware of his intention, would drop down and be off. Suiting the action to the word, he edged his way round the gnarled trunk, and slipped one foot off the branch. The slight noise following was answered from below. There was a rush and a growl, and there, on the same side of the tree was — Fido. Tom, thinking of his Sunday clothes, knew that he was doomed. He glanced at his watch. He had been in the tree nearly an hour; and from Fido ' s belligerent attitude, was likely to be there some time longer. So he drew his feet under him, leaned his head against the trunk and waited. Again the chirping of the crickets came to his ears. But now instead of Jul-ia, Jul-ia, the refrain was Fi-do, Fi-do, over and over until the dizzy monotony soothed him, and he half dozed, to dream dreams in which there was a curious jumble of Julias and Fidos. The weird cry of a schreech owl in a tree nearby roused him to waiting terrors. Again he looked at his watch. It was four o ' clock, Mercy, nearly morning. In an hour, the sun would rise. He looked longingly toward the east. Yes, it was growing faintly pink. He stretched one weary leg and yawned. An answering rustle came from beneath. A rooster crew in the chicken yard, and a bird above his head began to chirp. He stretched the other leg, and looked below. As he ex- pected, there sat Fido, wide awake. Tom sighed. It was nearly dawn. Fido, he said appealingly. Fido looked up, and wonder of wonders, wagged his tail. Fido, repeated Tom louder, and lowered one foot. Another wag. Nice Fido, ventured Tom, encouraged, and lowered the other foot. Another wag. Fido, ' said Tom, appealingly, are you bluffing me? At this, Fido rose, yawned, stretched, and came forward, still wagging. There was no enmity in that innocent eye. Slowly and stiffly Tom descended. Fido came to meet him, jubilant, as if to greet an old friend. Blast your old hide! said Tom wonderingly, there ' s no accounting for the ac- tion of dogs. Tom went home and entered the house. The family was not yet astir. He tip- toed up the stairs, but as he passed his mother ' s room a sleepy voice called, Tom, where are you going so early? 209 In reality, Tom answered not, but stood breathless until the alarm had passed. But in his heart, he answered in the words of the negro boy, when he said, Ah ain ' t gwine nowhah, sah, I ' se done been whah I ' se a-gwine! Weather Signals Did you ever watch the storm clouds Gather on the distant hills. Rolling up in awful splendor ' Till the sky with darkness fills. Casting gloom upon the earthland. Hurling dismal shadows down — Did you ever — (ask the Latins ) — See Professor Helwig froxvn} Did you ever watch the sunshine Glinting on the distant hills? Did you ever see the sunbeams dancing. Dancing on the sparkling rills, Chasing ' way the gloomy shadows, And with varying charms beguile? Did you ever — (ask the Latins ) — See Professor Helwig smile} L. P. M. ' 16 THE EVOLUTION OF IH£ ART EDITOR. 210 Charles C. Reed was bom Jan. 9, 1880. He graduated from the College of Liberal Arls in 1912, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He mar- ried Miss Grace Marple on July 23, 1912, she being a member of the 1912 Academic Class. Bish, as we all knew him, was a friend to every- body ; in fact, it would be hard to find a person with a more kindly disposition. He was active in the Y. M. C. A. work, and was Edilor-in-Chief of the ' 12 Murmuimontis. At the lime of his death, October 24th, he held the pastorate of ihe Methodist Episcopal Church al Mt. Lake. Md. ROY C. ARNETT was born August 20, 1891, and was a member of the Williams Junior Class, 1913, being President of his class at the time of his death. He was a member of ihe Y. M. C. A. and the Chieslomalhean Literary Society, having held the of- fices of Vice-President and Treasurer in the latier. In 1912 he won fust place in the Moullon Declama- tion Contest and received a gold medal in recogni- tion of his ability. When the news came of his ideath on Jan. 14, 1913, it was hard lo believe, for it seemed such a short time since he had left school in apparent good health. Roy made many friends while in Wesleyan , as is testified by the numerous offices which he held while here, and the memory of his genial disposition will always remain with them. Oral C. Hall was born on November 2, 1888. He graduated from the Academy in the class of 191 1, and later secured a position in a bank at Fairmont, which position he held until he became ill with typhoid fever, from which he died on Nov. 17, 1912. Oral was a loyal member of the Excelsior Literary Society and the Y. M. C. A. His kind- ness to all and his pleasant manner made for him many friends, who were grieved to hear of his untimely death. Iattie Starcher Anna Humphries Howard Clark Hallie Parsons Gladys Mayfield Frances Kepler A. F. Hardman Earl E. Mclntire 212 m, 0% H MA C C. CMR.K- West Virginia Wesleyan Alumni Association OFFICERS Thos. W. Currv, ' 97 Prcs dent — Buckhannon, W. Va. Besse Day Arnett, ' 12 Secrelary Mannington, W. Va. Roy Recer, ' 93 • • Treasurer Charleston, W. Va. A crowd of ex-WesIeyan students and an ex-Wesleyan Prof., all of whom are now in the employ of the state. Alumnae of the College of Liberal Arts The following list is made up of the names of those who have graduated from the school since it has become a degree conferring institution. If space had allowed, we would have liked to include the names of those who graduated from the ' Old Sem, for they have practically all gained dis- tinction in the world, and are men and women of whom any institution would be proud to number among its alumni. I. E. Ash, A. B., 05, Madison, Wis. Student at University of Wisconsin. O. E. Karickhoff, A. B., ' 05, Cambridge, Mass. Social Reclamation Work. George C. Kellar, A. B., ' 05, Flint, Mich. Real Estate Business. James W. Mahood, A. B., ' 05, Denver, Col. Pastor of M. E. Church. Elmer B. Moore, A. B„ ' 05, Masontown, W. Va. Pastor of M. E. Church. John T. Throckmorton, A. B., 06, Hun- dred, W. Va. Lawyer — Now in Slate Legislature. Claude Earle Goodwin, A. B., ' 06, Manning- ton, W. Va. Pastor of M. E. Church. Blanche Stonestreet, A. B., ' 06, Buckhan- non, W. Va. Teacher in Buckhannon High School. Jacob E. Wells, A. B., ' 07, Hendricks, W. Va. Pastor of M. E. Church. Frederick A. Forster, A. B., ' 07, Athens. W. Va. Instructor in State Normal School. JEROME DaiLEY, A. B., ' 08, Buckhannon, W. Va. Prosecuting Attorney of Upshur County. Charles Hartley, B. S„ ' 08, Cotiageville, W. Va. In State Legislature. Roy McCuskey, A. B., ' 08, Shinnston, W. Va. Pastor of M. E. Church. Florence Warden, A. B., ' 08, Clarksburg, W. Va. Instructor in High School. Clyde O. Law, B. S., ' 09, Cambridge, Mass. Student at Harvard University. Geo. N. Steyer, A. B., ' 09, Palerno. Cal. Scientific Farmer on California Fruit Farm. J. S. Cornwell, B. Ped., ' 10, Webster Springs, W. Va. Superintendent of Public Schools. Minnie Jane Merrells, A. B., ' 10, Academy, W. Va. Principal of School. Denver C. Pickens, A. B., ' 10, Fenwick, W. Va. Pastor of M. E. Church. James Timothy Moon, B. Ped., ' 10, Wheeling, W. Va. Merchant. Blair W. Roberts, A. B., ' 10, Boston, Mass. Student at Boston University. Ira Lee Warner, A. B„ B. Ped., ' 10, East Stone Gap, Va. Principal of High School. Frank E. Arnett, B. S., ' II, Clarksburg, W. Va. Instructor in High School. Bertie A. Backus, A. B„ ' II, Huniingion. W. Va. Instructor in High School. Ina Grace Barnes, A. B., ' II, Williamson, W. Va. Teacher in Public School. E rle Ray Casto, B. S„ ' II, Bluefield, W. Va. Instructor in High School. Curtis W. Chenoweth, A. B., ' II, Cam- bridge, Mass. Student at Harvard University. Maynard A. Downes, B. L., ' II, Madison, Wis. Student at University of Wisconsin. Floyd R. Hanifan, B. S., ' II, Moundsville, W. Va. Principal of High School. William H. Hartley, B. S., ' II, Troy, Ohio. Efficiency Manager in Electrical Works. Esther May Haught, B. L., ' II, Buckhannon. W. Va. Instructor in High School. George W. Hawkins, B. L., ' II, West Mil- ford, W. Va. Principal of High School. Alta Heaton, A. B., ' II, Cowen, W. Va. Instructor in High School. Herbert Lowe Smith, A. B., ' II, New Mar- tinsville, W. Va. Instructor in High School. Flossie Snodgrass, B. L., ' I I, Grafton, W. Va. Instructor in High School. gl5 James Henry Ashworth, A. B., ' 12, Buck- hannon, W. Va. Supt. Upshur County Schools. Mayor of South Buckhannon, W. Va. Richard Aspinwall, A. B., ' 12, Madison, Wis. Student at Drew Theological Seminary. Maida V. HALL, B. L., ' 12, Buckhannon, W. Va. Instructor in High School. Robert Clark, B. S., 12, Piedmont, W. Va. Principal of High School. Besse Day Arnett, B. S„ ' 12, Mannington, W. Va. Instructor in High School. Martin Ward Lanham, B. S., ' 12, Grafton, W. Va. Instructor in High School. Zelotes Rufus Knotts, A. B., ' 12, Clarks- burg, W. Va. Instructor in High School. Ocea Phyllis Perrin, A. B., ' 12, Harrisville. W. Va. Teacher in Public Schools. Charles C. Reed, A. B., ' 12. Deceased. Paul M. Smith, A. B., ' 12, Farmingion, W. Va. Instructor in High School. Clemmer W. Wise, A. B., ' 12, Boston, Mass. Student at Boston University. Former Heads of Murmurmontis Boards 1904 Chas. A. Jones, Editor-in-Chief, Delaware, O. Editor of Newspaper. Anthony F. McCue, Business Manager West Union. Lawyer. 1905 Fred Forster, Editor-in-Chief, Athens, W. Va. Instructor in Slate Normal School. Roy McCuskey, Business Manager, Shinnston. W. Va. Pastor of M. E. Church. 1906 Blair W. Roberts, Editor-in-Chief, Boston. Mass. Student at Boston University. Hal F. Morris, Business Manager, Charleston, W. Va. Chief Clerk, Slate Treasurer ' s Office. 1907 L. L. OROARK, Editor-in-Chief, Cornel Cilj A. B. HODCES, Business Manager, Charleston, W. Va. Lawyer. 1908 Paul M. Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Farmingion, , W. Va. Instructor in High School. W. L. Mason, Business Manager, Washington, D. C. Y. M. C. A. Secretary. 1910 Herbert L. Smith, Edilor-in-Chief, New Mar- tinsville, W. Va. Instructor in High School. Robert Clark, Business Manager, Piedmont. W. Va. Principal of High SEchool. 1911 Floyd R. Hanifan, Editor-in-Chief, Mounds- ville, W. Va. Principal of High School. Hubert N. Ward, Business Manager, Buck- hannon, W. Va. Student at West Virginia Wesleyan College. 1912 Chas. C. Reed, Editor-in-Chief. Deceased. Ernest Stutzman, Business Manager, Buck- hannon, W. Va. Student at West Virginia Wesleyan College. 216 Vells Yells Chee-hee, Chee-hee! Chee ha, ha, ha! Wesleyan! Wesleyan! rah! rah! rah! Boom-a-lack-a! Chick-a-lack-a! Sis-boom-bah! West Virginia Wesleyan! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Eat ' em up Gr-r-r-r-r-r-r-r Sh-h-h-h-h-N-h-h-h Wesleyan. Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Wesleyan! Wesleyan! Rah! Rah! Rah! W-E-S-L-E-Y-A-N! U-rah-rah! Sis-boom-bah! Wesleyan! Well! Well! Well! Well! Well! Well Won ' t we give old Helikazook! kazook, kazook! Helikazook ! kazook, kazook ! Zippity zam! Zippity zam! W Wesleyan! kazook, kazook! ! Zippity zam! We yell, Wesleyan! we yell. Wesleyan (To the tune of Maryland, My Maryland) We raise our voice in song to thee P 1 sons and. daughters boast of thee, West Virginia Wesleyan. O, may we ever loyal be. West Virginia Wesleyan. We love our state, her wooded hills, Her mountain streams and gushing rills. But thou our heart with rapture thrills. West Virginia Wesleyan. West Virginia Wesleyan. Thine is a precious history, West Virginia Wesleyan. Yet we in thought and purpose one. Pursue thy work so well begun, Our school shall never be outdone, West Virginia Wesleyan. May length of years upon thee wail, West Virginia Wesleyan. May we, thy children, make thee great, We shout our motto loud and long, West Virginia Wesleyan. Up with the right, down with the wrong, West Virginia Wesleyan. O, now accept our humble song. 218 Calendar Sept. 18 — Enter the students! Look who ' s here! Green goods and other-wise. Much Enthusiasm. Sept. 19 — Still they come. Varsity takes the gridiron. Less enthusiasm. Ladies ' Hall re-echoes with sobs of home-sickness. Sept. 20 — Football squad gets a cross country run, past Hugmetight and Louseharbor. Enthusiasm all gone. Chapel is filled on the installment plan. Sept. 21 — Societies hold first meetings. Sam Arnett appears in town. Sept. 22 — Sunday in the Holy City. Many unfortunates appear at church. An epidemic of home- sickness among Preps and Freshies. Sept. 23 — Some write to Hinds and Noble enclosing money-orders. Sept 24 — College holds open chapel. Meeting of Pharos Staff after Chapel. Sept. 25 — Chapel Roll posted. Radiator periods in much demand by the congenial spirits. Lois Van Camp gives Lois Clark her opinion of the Methodist preacher. Sept. 26 — Full moon. Pierce ' s Peerless Pumphandle Quartet serenades fair damsels at the Hall. Sept. 27 — Lengthy Chapel service. Glee Club meets for first time. Sept. 28 — Football season opens. Glenville gels walloped to the tune of 20-0. NO. ' Th i s is NOT A CIBCU5 UNLOADING!! IT I- 5 ONLY 1 THE ANNUAL ARRIVAL OF PONIES, Trots, and other AIDS To Foot-sore. Travellers. Sept. 29 — Shipment of Live Slock arrives in Buckhannon — in answer to Sept. 23. Sept. 30 — Y. ' M. and Y. W. C. A, reception. Everybody meets evreybody else, Good prospect for cases, Oct. I — Pork and Beans dress differently today — socks fail to match in colo Oct. 2 — Paddle loses his shoe in ' Psych. Co-incidentally Dad Milburn explains the sense of smell. Oct. 3 — Goose goes to sleep in Philosophy IV and has a spasm of night-mare. Oct. 4 — Fats gets a hair cut and Mike follows suit. Oct. 5— All aboard for Morgantown! Stuffy on? 19-14— Mad joy at Wesleyan. Ma Wyman even takes the girls to the train at the uncanny hour of 12:30 A. M. Now who said championship? 219 J?r. DoneY:- ' when You Win From W.V. U. We Will Grant a HolidaV. 1 T. 5. Had My Fin eRS Crossed when Said That-J l« Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Price of shaves raised in Morganlown to fifty cents because u. 6 — Sidewalks present a red appearance of the long faces. , 7 — Great day — celebrating victory Goose makes a hit in the capacity of a Divine. W. V interred with due splendor. Students exhibit themselves in pavade to the admiring public. 8 — Everybody feeling the effects of the night before. 9 — The ' Late Miss Clark gels lo Psych on time. 10 — ' Ike sends ' Pink Lady a box of candy — joy among the Town Bunch. 12 — Triangular debate at Chreslo. Dodrill pays his respects lo Democratic parly. Wesleyan 30 Broaddus — Joke! 15 — Junior Class accepts publication of Murmurmontis. 16 — ' Tommy squelches the physically disabled who remain sealed during the hymn. 18 — First number of Pharos appears. Staff received some commendation and knocks as well. 19 — Marietta game cancelled. 20 — ' Fats ' and ' Bob break in as ushers at the church and create a sensation. 21 — Glee Club hay-ride. Hambone Am Sweet Meal. Go on, you ' re no burglar. 22 — ' Tommy ' makes his annual appearance in a new suit. 23 — Talk of fumigating the college lo gel rid of ihe scheming germ. 220 Oct. 24 — Moist gets to Chemistry on lime to be admitted. Oct. 25 — Football Squad leaves for Paden City. Oct. 26 — Bethany gets snowed under 47-0. Societies hold joint session. Oct. 29 — Some folks go boating. JIM Jeffries appears in chapel and advoca ' e; a n w me ' hoJ for the extermination of iice. Notice the celluloid? Oct. 30 — French Club organizes. ' Sir Isaac hints that ea ' s may appear at future m-elings. Muc ' i enthusiasm. ' Murmurmontis staff meets and passes a friendly evening. Oct. 31 — Chattering of some Hennery Inmates disturbs Chem. I. and ' Tommy remarks that cackling of geese once saved Rome. Hallowe ' en festivities. Mutt and Jeff appear on dress parade. Nov. 1 — Nothin ' doin ' — everybody sleepy. Town peop ' e search for missing properly. Nov. 2 — Special train to Elkins. D. E. gets trimmed 103-0. Stonecipher calls on his ' fair one. Everybody with the exception of the young fry going home to vote. No society. Nov. 4 — Ben Greet Players give first number on Lecture Course. Large and enthusiastic audience. Few cases. Howard Clark gets a girl — much surprise. Nov. 5 — Everybody ' s doin it! Doin ' what? ' Dromeo Trot. ' Election — no more booze. Pud comes to town and Big Shu is glad. Nov. 6 — Democrats return, wearing a grin. Nov. 8 — Murmurmontis staff holds another meeting and gels down to business. Nov. 9— F. S. N. S. defeated 94-0. Nov. 10 — Stuffy blossoms forth in a new pair of trousers. liiE o tffier c As$oc(avo ORGANIZES FO THE mutual ptferecr o or thc Nov. 12 — Coach Fellon gives chapel speech on templing the foot ball squad to break training. Some rirls feel conscience stricken. Le Cercle Francais holds first meeting. Nov. 15- — Thuse meeting for Marhall game. Band makes its first app?a-ance. Much excitement. Nov. 16 — Marshall gives Wesleyan a fast game but gels defeated 59-0. Goose has two girls on his hands and feels confused. Many of the alumni present at the game. Nov. 17 — Glee Club has picture taken. Two hours spent in posing and ot ' ierw s?. First recital by school of expression. Nov. 19 — Some girls start a show in the hall and get squelched by Doc. Rogers-Gnlley Co., — geneial decrease and mixup in cases. Nov. 20 — Russ Law gives a correct translation in French II. Nov. 2 — Typewriter demonstralion in Chapel at 9-30 — Deutsch class g c ts excused. Nov. 23 — Stonecipher announces that he is married — disappointment among girls. Nov. 24 — Foot ball men break training, and great is the break thereof. Nov. 27 — ' Beans forgets to walk home with Mary. Nov. 28 — Give thanks! Moist gets his annual fill of luikey at the Ladies Hall. A wSole oliday. 221 Dec. 1 — Grand weather — general scheming. Dec. 2 — Ma Wyman chaperones a skating party to the rink. Hackett Smith and Tellus Clark en- danger the foundation by a fall. Dec. 3 — Fats ' appears at classes after a short leave of absence. E C WAR.E .S 0 W • I ! J • Dec. 5 — Edwards Day. Extensive chapel service from ten to two o ' clock! Big Doin ' s. First Glee Club Concert. Fellows appear in dress suits and create a sensation. Dec. 6 — Annual Football Banquet. Great feed consisting of W. V. U. dressing, Bethany sherbert, and Marshall ice cream. Lambert elected captain for 13. Dec. 7 — Societies elect officers for Winter Term. Dec. 10 — Faculty all cut chapel except Tommy, who celebrates by varying ihe order of service. Glee club departs for Fairmont. Dec. I I— Town ' friz ' up and we get a half holiday. Glee Club leturns looking dissipated. Dixie Min- strel 3how at Theatre. Moist is donated with _a cake. Dec. 14 — Coach Felton leads chapel. Dr. Wiley lectures. Bache ' or ' s Brigade ' appears again. Dec. 15 — - Pink Lady comes to chapel with Jo Clark ' s johnny on wrong side out and creates sensation because of loud effect. School Notable election. Much excitement. Dec. 18-20 — Long faces betray the presence of exams and impending flunks. Dec. 21 — Students dig for home. VACATION. Jan. 2 — Things begin to stir again at Wesleyan. Come early to avoid the rush. Jan. 3 — Big storm — snowin and blowin . Jan. 4 — ' Doc forgets to make his speech in chapel for the first time. Sandy ' s best girl arrives and enrolls at Wesleyan. Buster Hall comes to town, looking after matrimonial interests. Jan. 7 — Walter Hall takes a girl home from church. Jan. 8 — Tommy makes his regular term announcement concerning standing in the hallways. Jan. 9- — Special meetings begin. Jan. 10 — Sir Isaac rushes in the basket ball season with a new joke. First game in the new gym. Glenville gets walloped 80-12. 222 hat. N. S. Jan. II — Stubby requests the young ladies who chew gum to leave it on the outside. Jan. 14 — Dr. Hough comes to town. Jan. 15 — French II. class gives a three act farce comedy at nine bells, Salem ge ' s it handed to ' em 54-23. Jan. 18 — Faculty appears in full array at chapel. Jan. 19 — Dr. Hough lectures at 3:30. Goose goes to Clarksburg. Howard Clark has a new Jan. 20 — Hall girls strike because they have to be chaperoned to the game at the gym. F. S. swamped by Wesleyan 74-26. Jan 21 — Prof. Ebsen has a hair cut. Prof. Helwig appears at chapel three times in succession. Jan. 22 — First inter-class basket ball game. College tramples the Second Preps in the dust. Jan. 23 — Hon. F. J. Heney lectures Ce soir. Train arrives one hour and fifteen minutes late. Bache- lors still in evidence. Some exciting new cases. Jan. 24 — Mclntire (Earl) gets a much needed hair cut. Girls begin Basket Bawl practice. Where ' s that shoe hook? Who ' s got my skirt? Anybody seen my hair pins? Ike brings his Grafton athletes to town. Jan. 26 — Moist sports a derby. Schemers abroad in the land. Coach Felton goes down to Mayfield ' s and after hanging on the outside for fifteen minutes, ventures in. Jan. 28 — Stuffy goes to chapel. Jan. 29 — Waynesburg gives us a good game of basket football, but receives a good trimming 61-12. Jan. 30 — Everybody having their beauty struck for Murmurmontis. Mr. Ward banquets his Sunday School Class. Jan. 31— A dreary day and full of sadness. Radiator sessions badly broken up on account of mumps Feb. 1 — French Club has picture made. ' Swick Brown ushers at Excelsior and locks himself out. Feb. 2 — Coach Felton gets stung. ' Snipe Martin returns. Honest now, was Goose at church? Feb. 3 — Basket ball team starts on trip. Salem College gels the axe — 37-32. Feb. 4 — Basket ball girls at hal! start in training. Fats sports a derby or better a wash tub to French. Club. Wesleyan 35, Parkersburg 13. Feb. 5 — ' Tommy announces that committee on chapel excuses will not accept appointment with dent- ist as an excuse for more than four cuts a week. Wesleyan 32, Marietta 25. Feb. 6 — Day of Prayer for Colleges. Tommy stays out and scares all stragglers into chapel. Glee Club renders a selection, minus part of their members. Doctor Bickford speaks at chapel. Wesle- yan 30, Fairmont 28. Feb. 7 — Bertie ' s dream ' Paddles away. Red Rowlands donates the Murmurmontis staff a cal- endar from Kelley ' s Livery. Feb. 8 — Waugh ' s Warblers sing at Chreslo. Ike Post actually appears at Society. 223 Feb. 10 — Basket hall learn returns home. Sky has a broken nose. Marianna is discovered with a nd is reported to the coach for breaking tra ning. ' P-nut in her pocket Feb. II — Try-out debate. Feb. 12 — Band has picture made. Feb. 14 — St. Valentines Day. Parkersburg High 17, Wesleyan 51. Feb. 15— Wheeling Y. M. C. A. gets snowed under. Girls first ' basket bawl game in public. Feb. 16 — ' Kelly ' sewed the buttons on Ben Hammer ' s coat so that Ben could fill his scheming dale AT ANY TERM RECEPTION Feb. 17 — Valentine Social. Coach and Stansbury try out for best man. Punch and cakes are ihe features of ihe hour. Feb. 19 — Doctor Jones comes lo chapel and lectures to gills from 10:30 to 12:30. Boys from 2:00 to 3:00. College 24, Second Preps 27. Feb. 20 — Tommv threatens to bawl the girls out who are not keeping their assigned seals in chapel. Grafton Y. M. C A. 11, Wesleyan 82. Pretty soft! Feb. 22 — ' Birlhinglon ' s Washday. We get whole holiday lo celebrate the fall of the cherry tree. ' Pork Van Camp performs on the piano at Chresto. Feb. 24 — Fairmont comes to town with a train load of rooters and we get it handed to us for the first lime this year — 33-26. Tough luck. Music by the ' Rafter Band. Feb. 26 — This was official day for someone lo get ' canned, but nothin ' doin ' . Why this wherefore? Feb. 28 — ' Sir Isaac announces the D. and E. game and requests us to s ' .and on our hind legs and yell. D. E. 16, Wesleyan 21. ' Sloney goes back on Elkins special. Why? March I — ' Tommy ' s professional ire descends upon the hapless heads of those who make disturbance in library. Waugh ' s Wonderful Warblers again appear and favor Chresto with a Faculty Ballad. March 3 — Chapel absence list posted. Students rack their brains for m ' ssing excuses. March 5 — Tommy forgets to pray. What ' s going to happen? March 6 — Part of the campus decoration is slealthfully transplanted into the chapel, but disappears before ' Ten Bells. A few spectators huddled on the gym bleachers, witness the Prep-College game. 2 ' 24 March 8 — Societies hold elections for Spring Term Officers. Y. W. C. A. has a sandwich sale at the Hall. Great eals. March 9 — Calendar Chronicler stricken with those jaw -protruding Mumps. March 10— -Glee Club gives second concert. Oh that Ragtime Mandolin Club. Sorority girls appear en masse. March 14— Aida Quartet. ' Snoddy deserts the Bachelor ' s Brigade. March 16 — Exams approach. The awful spectre of work undone begins to haunt our nightly dreams. March 17 — Cram your head full and let it run off the end of your pencil in a crooked stream on the exam paper. First day of misery and torture. March 19— Sighs of relief rend the air. All horses returned to their stalls for a rest after much exertion. Glee Club starts to tour the world. March 26 — Spring Term opens. Greetings and salutations among the few who escape the high waters and get back to school. 4r S ° yci= March 28 — Glee Club bottled up in Spencer by high water. Wheeling flooded. Kelly feels uneasy- March 30 — Wads worth spends the day carrying in wood to the Ladies ' Hall. March 31 — Part of the Glee Club return all in after a thirty mile sprint on horse-back. April I — Tommy says he isn ' t an April Fool. April 4 — Grove City debates Wesley an and gets trimmed. April 5 — Dr. Nichols speaks in chapel. April 7 — First Orchestra recital — classy. April 8 — Stale examiners visit normal school. Spring Term reception. My name is Jones, who are you? Wadsworth gets acquainted. April I 1— Raining; Glenville game postponed. JB Se SAUL. S £A SOA .s 7-AR.T S 22;. April 12 — Base ball season opens; Glenville 2 Wesleyan 6. Last number on Lecture Course. April 13 — Men ' s Glee Club takes another trip. They spend some sleepless nighff wrestling with the bed bugs at Weston. April 14 — Girls Glee Club gives first recital at home. April 15 — Ridley Anderson sports a lie of very uncanny colors. It rained. April 16 — Girls ' Track Meet held in College Auditorium. April 17 — Coach makes a rather warm speech in chapel and blushes furiously afterwards. Norris makes another speech in behalf of the band. Powhatan shows at Theatre— classy. Kelly, Vance and Glen McCoy are asked concerning their matrimonial relations. Are you single or are you married? April 18 — We practice on Broaddus 21-12. The band sprints. School of Expression Recital. April 19— Sir Isaac makes another mirth producing announcement. Virginia Lee Maxwell ties a lemon on her nose to enhance her beauty. Mandolin Club plays at society. Mananna goes home. Moist swears at the full moon. April 20 — Display of Spring haberdashery. Gaudy array of rainbow hosiery among the fresh. Fairy sports a derby. Ike makes another flying trip. April 21 — We trot Marshall around the diamond lo the tune of 11-5. Another recital. The beautiful entices the callow youth from the paths of learning. April 22 — Something doing all the while. Has everybody noticed how Happy Gladys Pierce is. Marshall gets it again right where Bessie wears the beads — 13-3. April 23 — Doc announces his favorite number 420. The Scrubs play local High 10-8 favor of Scrubs. Music recital. 226 The Tenuis O PEN ' S April 24 — Tennis season starts at full blast. White sneakers and white trousers much in evidence. Sir Isaac gives a free for all moving picture show in the chapel. French classes attend. April 25 — Lois Clark cooks dinner for company. Gladys Pierce fails to get a letter and appears un- Happy. April 26 — Try-out Track Meet. April 27 — High School Baccalaureate at High School Auditorium. Everybody has a date as a result of senior privileges. April 28 — We swim around the diamonds with Allegheny but beat them to it 7-3. Another Senior Recital. April 29 — Prexy puts a ban on the Allegheny fellows for singing in the hall after chapel. Wesleyan swamps Allegheny 25-5. Pansy Hankey elected May Queen. April 30 — Prof. Ebsen sports a new Spring outfit. May 1 — May Day celebrated with due pomp and splendor. New addition to faculty in the person of an English Prof. Mock trial. May 2 — Base ball team starts on Ohio trip. Rumor has it that Mary and Beans are engaged. May 3 — Circus day — Tommy refuses to let Hall girls go to the circus. Societies hold joint session. May 5 — Waugh-Singleton Sluggers pound the Paugh Beaneaters 13-10. Prof. Riker chaperones the dates to the movies. Wesleyan 4, Otterbein 2. Girls ' Glee Club goes on a sprint. May 6 — Female portion of the Chapel Choir fails to appear. Pete Murdock sings a solo. May 7 — Chapel Choir disappears. Tommy says that there will be a bunch of canned goods sent unless chapel absences are excused today. May 8 — Doc compliments our singing and we sing the same thing over again. Team returns with another string of victories. May 9 — Another big day. Goose, Paddle and Adam make enthusiastic speeches in chapel in behalf of debate. Ohio Wesleyan defeated. Score 1 1 -4. Marietta defeats us in debate on our floor and we likewise tune them on theirs. Juniors pull a stunt over on the Seniors. May 10 — Ohio Wesleyan again swamped by a score of 4-2. May 12 — Skiddoo to the Publishers. 227 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT HE publication of this book was made pos- sible by the assist- ance received from the advertisements, which are contained herein, and we would urge you to keep the names of our advertisers in mind when making your purchases. By so doing you will oblige us, help next year ' s management, and make the advertiser feel that it really pays to advertise. Wanted — Someone to carry the tune for us. 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Exquisite Corsage Boquets, Violets, Etc. ARTISTIC DECORATIhG Bucknannon s Weber ' s Flower Leading Store Gore Building Pike Street Hotel CLARKSBURG, W. VA. Buckhannon Steam Laundry Special Rates to STUDENTS Give Us Your Work We Will Do It Right BOTH PHONES EVERYTHING RETURNED BUT THE DIRT Wanted — Some one to admire my curly locks. Bro. Berry. Wanted — Vacation, that I can spend more time in Elkins. Stonecipher. If you want a curiosity, buy an aeroplane; but if you want Quality and Real Value in Merchandise, go to J. K. MAHONE The Man who handles everything a student needs. CORNER FLORIDA AND MAIN STREET Weidenhammer Grocery Company WHOLESALE GROCERS Buckhannon, W. Va. Jobbers of Staple Groceries, Flour, Mill Feed, etc., etc. OUR BRANDS OF FLOUR— GOLD MEDAL, AERO, MT. VERNON— ARE SECOND TO NONE. Call for these Brands at your grocers and you will be pleased with the results obtained. Wanted — Someone to love me just a whole lot. Lois Clark. 237 Wanted : To know with whom John Kellison is in love. Several people. WHEN IN BUCKHANNON. W. VA. Stop at the Hotel Buckhannon One Minute ' s Walk from Depot This hotel is under new manage- ment, and has heen furnished with the very best and most up to date furniture that can be bought. MUST CONVENIENT HOTEL IN CITY TO POST OFFICE AND ALL BUSINESS MRS. E. V. KEIM PROPRIETRESS New Arlington HOTEL MRS. C. M. FLOWERS. Prop. Under New Management Refurnished Throughout Hot and Cold Water in Bed Rooms Table Special Feature Special Rates to Ball Teams and Students Only Brick Fire- Proof Hotel in the City AMERICAN PLAN Make Our Store Your Store ALWAYS NEW While we trust and believe that this store will grow old in point of years — yet it will ever be the new store — our policy of carrying nothing over.of showing the new things first— insures this. The Celebrated TRIANGLE COLLAR— only nve-ply collar made —sold exclu- sively here. GOTHAM Shirts for Ladies and Gentlemea. Superior line of Underwear and Hosiery. EDUCATOR SHOES (or Men. Women and Children. All America and Armada Shoes for Men. La France and Mayfair Shoes for Ladies. You are cordially invited to inspect our many lines of seasonable merchandise. L. B. CHIDESTER The New Store Buckhannon, - - West Virginia EVERY DOLLARS WORTH OF MERCH A N DISE NEW AND UP TO DATE We want you to know this store simply as one that never charges more than the lowest price at which goods can be sola. It is here that you will find real bargains and plenty o( them. We aim to protect our customers against low grades and high prices. Remember, you can trade here with absolute confidence. RELIABLE MERCHANDISE AT LOWEST PRICES CHARLES B. CASTO 24 EAST MAIN ST. Buckhannon, W. Va. For sale: My step ladder, for she has gone. Tige Phillips. 238 Wanted: Some new material for next year. Glee Club. Wonderland and Princess Theatres W E are showing some of the very latest attractions produced by the Moving Picture Companies of the United States. Nothing of any objectionable na- ture is ever permitted at either of these houses. The object being to instruct and entertain at a nominal price. We are securing all of the very latest Educational Films made and we especially invite the students to visit our theatres. Af. E. HYMES, Manager QUAYLE Steel Engravers and Manufacturing Jewelrymen to American Universities NEW YORK ALBANY CHICAGO 25 West 42nd Street 19 Chapel Street 64 W. Randolph Street Wanted; To grow tall. Genevieve Horner. 239 Found — A man. Phyl Frashure. TALBOT BROS. Fine Candies, Soda Water and Ice Cream. A complete line of Drugs and Stationa BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA aiy. The Pittsburgh Life and Trust Company -OF- PITTSBURGH, PA. is receiving the patronage of West Virginia people. There a reason. A postal to the Home Office will, without committing you, bring information regarding its splendid line of Policies. is GEO. W. BROYLES, Agt. Buckhannon, W. Va. Wanted — A new supply of cans. The Faculty. 240 Wanthd : Some one to make a fuss over me. Jew Harris. mm Supplies and Fresh Films Maude Bailey Reitz Jeweler and Engraver Class Pins, College Seals Repairing Correctly Done Souvenir spoons, college shields, stencil patterns, artists supplies. White china for decorating Everything bought here engraved free HAND ENGRAVED Acme Book Store Latham Hardware Company DAGGETT ' S CHOCOLATES Are made for particular people ARE YOU ONE? Ask your confectioner Headquarters for Reach ' s Sporting Goods Ward-Young Mfg. Company Wholesale Distributors BUCKHANNON, W. VA. A bunch of strings — Snodgrass, Fahrion, Quake Reed, Greasy Neale, Hall, Chambers, Goose Ward. Found — A hammer. Willa Post. French dry cleaning of all kinds by the most improved methods. MUNDY CLEANING and PRESSING CO. Special attention given to ladie ' s gar- ments, gloves, etc. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Clothes called for and delivered. Consolidated Phone 73 Dr. Jennings M. King PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Office Phone - - No. 33 Residence Phone No. 33 M Bell Phone - - No. 1 47 B BUCKHANNON. W. VA. The Peoples Grocery FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. FINE CANDIES 35 East Main Street Has anybody here seen KELLY The Liveryman — Go to the — QUALITY SHOP FOR Classy Men ' s Furnishings COWLES BROS. Buckhannon, W. Va. CALL ON W. H. ROBERTS The Corner Store for your confectionaries and School Supplies 39-41 College Avenue Buckhannon, W. Va. M. S. Post G. S. Post POST BROTHERS Tonsorial Artists Baths No. 5 1 5 South Kanawha Street If you want trunks or bag- gage hauled call on BERGER The man on whom you can depend. Wanted — A license. Mary and Beans. 242 Wanted — More time to scheme. Lovett and McCoy Dr. Alden Beagle DENTISTRY and ORAL DISEASES Teeth Extracted and Filled Without Pain Home Phone 20 5 People ' s Bank BUg. BUCKHANNON. W. VA. Oscar B. Beer, M. D. Office: 14 Chancery St. Special attention given to the treatment of diseases of the EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT GLASSES Fitted for Errors of Refraction ALKIRE POST Dentists Office Chancery St. Opposite Court Street Both Phones BUCKHANNON, W. VA. K. H. Trippett, M. D. Physician and Surgeon OFFICE HOURS: 9:30 to 11:30 A. M. : 1:30 to 4:30 P. M.; 7:30 to 8:30 P. M. Sunday by ap- p ointment. PEOPLE ' S BANK BUILDING BUCKHANNON, W. VA. J. M. DOWNS Attorney and Counsellor-at-Law Office: Opposite Court House BUCKHANNON. W. VA. Young McWhorter Attorneys-at-Law OFFICE OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE BUCKHANNAN, W. VA. YOUNG BIRD Registered Optometrists GLASSES SCIENTIFICALLY FITTED AND FILLED LENSES DUPLICATED 5 S. Kanawha Street BUCKHANNON, W, VA. J. Lincoln Pifer, M. D. SURGEON People s Bank Building BUCKHANNON, W. VA. Lost — My heart at Spencer while on Glee Club Trip. Harvey. P. S. — Do not return if found. 243 Heard — A gentle ? tapping, tapping on the bed room floor above. Louie Fahrion. R. POST CO., Contractors and Builders BUCKHANNON, W. VA. We built trie People s Bank Building and the First M. E. Church, recognized to be two of Buckhannon ' s finest structures. And have the contract for the new Haymond Science Hall, which is now under construction. Gohen C. Arnold Attorney-at-Law Office in Mullin ' s Building BUCKHANNON, W. VA. S. J. Murphy Jeweler and Engraver Everything in the Jewelry Line BUCKHANNON, W. VA. H. ROY WAUGH ATTORNEY-AT-LAW Office in People ' s Bank Building BUCKHANNON, W. VA. Drummond ' s Insurance Agency GENERAL INSURANCE Fire, Life, Accident and Health BUCKHANNON, W. VA. Notice —As the ads go to the printer the rumor is out that Red Law hat a new girl. This one has hair too. 244 QUALITY The quality of the products of this shop appeals to people who are particular about their printing. With our modern equipment, the best of material and stock and a thorough knowledge of their use, we are enabled to produce a high grade of work that never fails to please. If you are not already one of our patrons we would like to show you, and solicit a trial order. We are ready at all times to assist you in preparing copy and getting into shape your ideas for profitable publicity. KN1GHT-6RRANT COMPANY TSTJ2 BUCKHANNON. WEST VIRGINIA THIS INSERT WAS PRINTED Bv THE KNIGHT-ERRANT CO BUCKHANNON WEST VIRGINIA L st— The state football ch ampionship. West Virginia University CLARK ' S STUDIO 59 West Main Street BUCKHANNON, W. VA. THE BEST PLACE FOR FINE PHOTOS FRAMING AND ENLARGING CALL AND SEE US Wanted — A staff for next year ' s Murmurmontis. Ciass of ' 15 245 For Rent — My heart, the last occupint has moved out. Coach Felton. The West Virginia Wesleyan College BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA LOCATION— Healthful, Beautiful, Easily Accessible. EQUIPMENT— Forty-three acre Campus, Modern Buildings, Laboratories and Libraries. FACULTY— Graduates of Yale, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Boston, Drew, Zurich, etc. Twenty-eight instructors of finest training and ability. STUDENTS— Earnest, Capable, of Best Ideals. ENROLLMENT— Increasing 15 to 20 per cent annually. BUILDINGS Two large buildings now under construction: the Haymond Science Hall and a Gymnasium. Both will be completed and ready for use next year. COURSES OF STUDY ACADEMY— A four year course, the completion of which admits the student to Freshman rank in the College. CLASSICAL— Four year College course leading to A. B. degree. LITERARY— Four year College course leading to B. L. degree. SCIENTIFIC— Four year College course leading to B. S. degree. PEDAGOGY— Four year College course leading to B. Ped. degree. NORMAL — A four year course leading to a certificate of graduation and a Num- ber One State Certificate without examination. ENGINEERING— Two year course and special work during Junior and Senior years of Scientific Course. MUSIC— Voice Culture, Piano, Organ, Violin, etc. Harmony, Analysis, Sight- Reading, Counterpoint, etc. ART — Three year course in China, Pastel, Portrait, Tapestry. ELOCUTION — Two year course in Oratory, Debate, Interpretation, etc. BUSINESS — Four year Commercial-Science course. Shorter courses in Book- keeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, Penmanship, Commercial Law, etc. Christian influence, the best; Scholarship, the highest. Very inexpensiTe. Closest investigation invited. PRES. CARL G. DONEY, Buckhannon, West Va. Lo t — The rats I used to wear in my hair. Carrie Lutes. 246 ORGANIZED SEPT. II. 1890 VIRTUTE ET LABORE OFFICERS FOR 1912-13 FALL WINTER SPRING President Ronald Moist W. L. McCutcheon A. F. Gregory Vice- Preside n t Russell L. Law Olive Hamrick H. Y. Clark Recording Sec. Mary L. Berdjne Amy Hall Jessie Coffman Treasurer Roy Arnett R. W. Shumaker Arno Gould Correspond Sec. R. W. Shumaker B. M. Snodgras KJett McKinley Critic A. F. Gregory E- E- Melntire B. M. Snodgrass Pianist Grace Tamblyn Lois VanCamp Beatrice Bennett Chorister Martanaa Barnes Pearl Corbin Marie Clark Ma rshall M. T. Hamrick R. F. Moist R. Farrow Moist THIS INSERT WAS PRINTED BY THE KNIGHT-ERRANT CO. BUCKHANNON WEST VIRGINIA Lar esi Producers yTbaiiiy Enj For Gile e Annuals m The Champlin Press, makers of this book, print College Catalogs, Annuals, Views Bulletins and Calen- dars, than any other print-sin prices and references. Established 1893. Assets $t THIS INSERT IS PRINTED ON CENTRAL OHIO PAPER COYS COPCO SEMI-DUI.L GREY