Bethel College - Graymaroon Yearbook (North Newton, KS)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1908 volume:

MENNONITE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES North Newton, Kansas 67117 Class No Do ' e Received Book No Do Of Fund Accession No This book should be returned at the end of 2 weeks. ECHOES Board of Editors. Editor A. B. SCHMIDT. Associate Editors MYRTLE WATKINS O. C. GRABER J. J. FRAZER Business Manager J. H. DOELL ECHOES 3 Preface. To make a representative record of the various activities of Bethel College has been the aim of this work. It is the result of the united labors of the class of ' 08. Hampered, as we were, by limited funds and shortness of time occas- ioned by the demands of our class work, we have striven to make this booklet a pleasing monuments of the scholastic year, 1907-08. If any are put through the mill and have their failings exposed,let each one submit cheerfully and remember that no malice is entertained and no offence is intended. Those mentioned are probably better off than those not noticed at all. We also wish to extend our thanks to all who have assisted us in gett- ing out this booklet. Here we wish to mention especially the instructors in music, fine arts, and mathematics. And so, this being the maiden effort of the students of Bethel College m publishing an annual we, with bated breath, desire to beg your kind in dulgence and await your verdict. The Editors. 4 ECHOES To REV. G. H. Wedel, A. M. This book is respectfully dedicated. ECHOES 7 History of Bethel College. It was September 20, 1893, when after many delays and difficulties, Bethel College first opened itsdoors to those who might enroll. Ever since, its career has been one of steady growth, extending its departments and adding new ones to those already established. As the first Mennonite College in America, it was found- ed and is supported by the Bethel College Corporation of the Mennonites of North America, and is governed by the same through a board of directors, whose members, accord- ing to the statutes of the corporation, are elected at the annual meeting. Prior to Bethel College, in 1882, a Mennonite Seminary had already been established at Halstead, Kansas, by the Kansas Conference of Mennonites. This school was built to answer the demands of the large number of Mennonites who came to Kansas in the 70 ' s from Europe, and other states in the Union. They required a school in which both German and English were taught and in which instruction in the truths of the Holy Scriptui-es was given. The school should be a means for preparing teachers for district schools, for parochial schools, and for Sunday Schools, to prepare laborers for the mission field, whether at home or abroad, and it should offer special advantages to those who wish to fit themselves for the duties of life generally. In course of time, however, it was found desirable to raise an endowment fund, to increase the facilities of the school and to locate the same permanently . Therefore, in 1887, the Kansas Conference met in special session to con- sider an offer made by the City of Newton, on condition that the school be built there. The conference did not accept the offer, but favored the organization of an association having for its aim the establishment and maintenance of a Menno- nite School at Newton, Kansas. An association was formed 8 ECHOES and incorporated with the object of raising an endowment fund, of erecting the necessary buildings, and of providing for the requirements of the school The result of their labors is our present Alma Mater, Bethel College. During the fifteen 3 ' ears of its activity over 1000 regis- tered students have found instruction in its halls; 5 of these are working in the mission field of India, while 10 more are active among our American Indians. About 37 have enter- ed the ministry, while over 180 are in the teaching profes- sion. The rest are scattered over the whole globe in the various walks of life. The past year marks the highest enrollment, which Bethel College has had in its history, the total number of students being one hundred and fifty-four. 1907-08 was one of its most successful years, and with brightest prospects for more growth and extension in the near future, we close this history. ECHOES Board of Directors. Rev. David Goerz, - - Newton, Kansas Rev. H. Banman, - - Canton, Kansas Jacob Isaac, - - - Moundridge, Kansas D. J. Regier, - . - Moundridge, Kansas H. P. Goertz, - - - Mountain Lake, Minnesota J. G. Regier, - - - - Newton, Kansas Rev. A. Ratzlaff, - - - Moundridge, Kansas Rev. Jac. W. Penner, - - Hillsboro, Kansas Rev. Jac. H. Langenwalter - - Halstead, Kansas Officers. Abr. Ratzlaff, President David Goerz, Secretary J. W, Regier. Vice President J. G. Regier, Treasurer Representatives of Directors Residing Outside of the State of Kansas. Rev. J. W. Regier, Elbing, Kansas, for H. P. Goertz. Auditing Committee. J, W. Regier H. Banman D. J. Regier 10 ECHOES ECHOES Faculty. Rev. C. H. Wedel, Professor of Bitaical and Historical Branches and Chairman of Faculty. Gustav A. Haury, Professor of Eng-lish Literature and Latin, and Secretary of Faculty. P. J. Wedel, Professor of Natural Sciences and History. D. H. Richert, Professor of Mathematics and Mental Science. Rev. Peter H. Richert, Instructor in German and Eng-lish, D. A. Hirschler, Musical Director, Professor of Instrumental Music and Theory. J. W. Bixel, Professor of Vocal Music and Director of the Oratorio Chorus. F. M. Unruh, Principal of Commercial Department. Miss Lizzie Wirkler, Instructor in Fine Arts. Miss Alice Martin, Instructor in Elocution and Physical Culture. 12 ECHOES ECHOES Class of ' 08. President. J. H. Doell Secretary, Edna R. Schowalter Treasurer, P. M. Goertz Class Colors — Red and Black Class Flower — Carnation Motto — ' Esse quam videri. 14 ECHOES John J. Frazer, Business Course. For he is a jolly g-ood fellow. Emily Linscheid, German Academic Course. ' Truth and g ' oodness in her heart find place. Henry D. Schultz, Bible Course. Sober, steadfast and demure. ECHOES 15 Oscar P. Quiring, Business Course. ' He doth indeed show some sparks that are h ' ke wit. 16 ECHOES ECHOES 17 Andrew B. Schmidt, Colleg-iate Course. He is complete in feature and in mind with all o-ood g-race to v ce a man. Myrtle Watkins, Normal Course. Eleg-ant as simplicity, and warm as ecstacy. Otto C. Graber, English Academic Course. No hand but his can do the task set for him. 18 ECHOES ECHOES 19 ECHOES ECHOES Commencement Calendar. April 30, Students Recital of Musical Department. May 8, Special Program by the Germania Verein. May 1 8, Glee Club Entertainment. May 2 1 , The Oratorio St. Paul in Newton. May 22, Special Program by the Belles Lettres Society. May 26, St. Paul in the College Chapel. May 27, Commencement, 1:30 P. M. May 27, Alumni Meeting. ECHOES 23 Bethel College Fifteenth Annual Commencement May 27, 1908, 1:30 P. M. PROGRAMME: 1 . Prelude. 2. Opening Exercises. 3. Die Kirche als Kulturfaktor H. D. Schultz 4. Educational Progress Myrtle Watkins 5. Music J. W, Bixel 6. Plutarch P. M. Goertz 7. Luther and Zwingli Edna R. Schowalter 8. Song, Selected Glee Club 9. Mythology and its Influence on Literature J. H. Doell 10. Mod em Methods in the Commercial World J. J. Frazer 11. Music___ D. A. Hirschler 12. Der kulturgeschichtiche Beruf der Griechen A. B. Schmidt 1 3. Presentation of Diplomas. 1 4. Song and Benediction. 15. Postlude. ECHOES ECHOES 25 Class of 1909. Officers: P. R. Schroeder, President Helen Isaac, Secretary J. M. Regier, Vice President Alfred Wedel, Treasurer Colors — Green and White. § - V X V ' III ' J Jill 1 1 11 — .O IO ' ) 26 ECHOES ECHOES 27 28 ECHOES Class Will. When in the course of human events it be- comes necessary for one class to dissolve the bonds which have connected them with their school and their fellow-students and to assume among the people of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the law ot nature entitles them, a decent respect to the opinions of all mankind requirers that they should declare their last will and testa- ment. We, the graduates of Bethel College of New- ton, Harvey county. State of Kansas, being in full possession of a sound mind and memory, do here- by make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament, hereby revoking and making void all former wills by us at any time heretofore made. ist. We do direct that our commencement excercises be conducted by our friends and well- wishers, the Faculty, who as often have conducted our affairs to mutual satisfaction and benefit, only asking that we be decked by a single carnation and a few bands of red and black. 2nd. We order and direct our executor as soon as possible after the close of school to dis- charge and pay off all debts and liabilities that may exist against us at the time of our dismissal. 3rd. We give and bequeath unto the Faculty, especially the Ordinarius, peaceful dreams and nights of solid rest, no further annoyance, either three chicken-fries or parties. We grant them a rest from 08 petitions. We relieve them ECHOES 29 of all responsibility connected with the publishing and distributing of the annual, published by us. Futhermore, they may use the knowledge and startling information, given them at whatsoever times we may have had written quizzes and exams. 4th. To the Freshman we grant an unlimited extension of their lease to the west hall with all its dips, spurs, and angles therein contained, includ- ing the chimney and seat with all walls surround- ing it, to leave their marks, as they have done here- fore. 5th. To the industrious class of ' og we will bequeath (a) the last two rows of Chapel seats, where they may do their studying during devo- tional hours ad libitum, provided nobody objects. (b) Messrs Henry Schenkofsky and H. P. Wiebe. (c) Our senior dignity and honor. (d) All our keys, answer books, and ponies for Latin and Greek. 6th. All the rest and residue of our property, whatsoever or wheresoever, of what nature, kind, or quality it may be and not hereinbefore disposed of, we give and bequeath to our former beloved Janitor, Mr. John Becker. We hereby nominate - and appoint Mr. Chr. Schmutz as the executor of this our last will and testament. In witness whereof we have hereunto subscrib- ed our name this 29th day of February, 1908, A. D. Glass ' 08. 30 ECHOES 32 ECHOES Instrumental Music. This depai ' tment has had a very prosperous year, en- couraging to both teacher and students. As regards to the enroUment in the entire Department of Music, the number was greater than ever before, approximately 80 students taking M ork either in piano, organ, singing, or theory. This amounts to over 50 per cent, of the total enrollment. During the year the Department has purchased a new Chickering piano, thus adding another beautiful as well as sarviceable instrument to the collection. ECHOES 33 THE ORGANIST. ECHOES Program of Organ Recital. By Prof. Hirschler. (a) Bach Toccata and Fugue in D minor (b) Huffman Scherzo Coenen Come unto me Mr. Goerz. (a) Nevin At Twilight (b) Thomas Gavotte from Mignon (c) Handel Hallelujah from Messiah Sullivan Refrian thy voice from weeping Mr. Goerz. (a) Buck At Evening (b) Boellmann Suite Gothique 1. Choral. 2. Minuet. 3. Prayer. 4. Toccata. ECHOES 35 36 ECHOES ECHOES 37 When Prof. Bixel Leads the Singin ' . Standin ' there so tall and gavint, Head agoin ' , arms aflingin ' . Tell you its a funny sight When Prof. Bixel leads the singin ' . Talk about your acrobat Or your pugilistic swingin ' ; ' Tain ' t one-half the sight you see When Prof Bixel leads the singin ' . Every muscle just in tune, Ev ' ry action notes abringin — ' ' Tain ' t no wonder music comes When Prof. Bixel leads the singin ' . 38 ECHOES ECHOES 39 Bethel College Musical Department STUDENT RECITAL April 30th, 1908, 8 o ' clock. PROGRAM. Sextette from Lucia, Duet Donizetti Anna Rupp Anna Regier O Happy Day Goetze Helen Isaac Der Wanderer Shubert Esther Schmitt. Village Fete Heller Anna Rupp Polish Dance Engel Helen Isaac The Shepard Evans Mr. and Mrs. Kliewer Terusalem xMendelssohn Edna Schowalter Caprice ; ern Anna Regier Summer Love ' s Dream Cowan Sophia Ewert The Two Grenadiers .....Schumann F. J. Isaac Portrait Karamenoi-Ostrow-Rubenstein O. T. Hirschler Love ' s Old Sweet Song Molloy Emily Linscheid Elizabeth ' s Prayer Wagner Sarah Gaeddert Norwegian Bridal Procession } Grieg To Spring f Theo. Wedel. Angel of Charity Handel Mary M. Regier If With All Your Heart Mendelssohn J. M. Janzen Rondo Capriccioso ■ • Mendelssohn Melvin Kates Don Juan ' s Serenade Tschaikowsky Mr. Bixel Dance of the Bayaderes (_ Rubenstein Dance of the Brides of Cashmere i Otto Hirschler Theo. Wedel Melvin Kates ECHOES 41 Glee Club. p. R. Schroeder, Leader First Tenor: P. A. Kliewer, J, A. Ewert, J. M. Janzen, Alfred Wiebe, J. H. Friesen. Second Tenor: D. H. Richert, Otto Hirschler, J. P. Boehr, W. H. Tangeman, p. R. Schroeder. Baritone: P. M. Goertz, M. J. Galle, J. F. Moyer, - t p o- , J. H. Langenwalter, ( ohn A. B. Schmidt. Bass: J. H. Doell, H. W. Neuenschwander, J. M. Regier, Carl C Krehbiel, E. C Schmitt. 42 ECHOES ECHOES 43 Evening on The Campus. When on the college campus Comes evening ' s tender pall, The moonlight comes to linger On chapel and hall. When daylight dies our voices rise, While stars look down from silent skies; We sing our college praises And watch the shadows fall. The new moon dips her crescent Toward Venus glowing near; All nature lies quiescent — Yet sweetly on the ear There falls a low melodious strain That swells and dies and swells again — A chant of college praises Our list ' ning hearts of cheer! The deep ' ning gloom marks midnight, Yet still we sit and sing. While to the night airs gently The branches sway and swing; All free from strife, with gladness rife, We bless our careless student life, nd to our college praises. We make the echoes ring. From Songs of all Colleges. ECHOES A Bethel Song. Sing we a Bethel song; Let it rise full and strong From loyal hearts! We sing of books and friends, Of true intelligence, Of Science, common sense. And all the Arts. Three cheers with voice and hands For all that Bethel stands In work or plaj-! Three cheers for Hebron ' s hights. Its games and birth-day sights. And for all Bethelites— Three cheers we say! When Bethel ' s song we sing. Be it with double string Of heart and voice! We sing a noble name With an historic fame; Remember whence it came And so rejoice! Bethel means House of God ; Spread this good name abroad, And make it true! Stand up for truth and right. For wisdom ' s hoh ' light, For all that ' s pure and bright And lovely, too! R. ECHOES 46 ECHOES Miss Lizzie Wikkler The Bethel College Art Department under the direction of Miss Lizzie Wirkler, during the past four years has made great progress. Free-hand Drawing, Painting and Pyrography are taught. Art is studied in order to broaden and develop the individual life, and as good drawing is at the basis of all art work, much attention is given to that branch. Lovingly copying Nature ' s face, Seeking to portray her heart. Earnestly striving to show her grace — This is the meaning of art. ECHOES 47 48 E CHOES ECHOES 49 Miss Alice Martin Department of Elocution. The purpose ol a course in elocution is to develop the powers of ex. pression in individuals. It is true that the ability to conceive ideas is of great importance, but next to them is the ability to express them. What- ever we know and cannot express is useless to the outside world. Men are measured by what they can express. This ability is also one attribute, which raises man above the animal world. As expression employs the en- tire man, the course provides for the education of both mind and body. It includes physical culture, bodily expression, voice culture, interpretation, personation. In physical culture, the Emerson system is used. Drills in Indian clubs and dumb bells are given as desired. 50 ECHOES Recital of The Elocution Department. .5 December 17, 1907 1 Piano Hirschler I Theodore Wedel 2- The Man Who Apologized Henry Schenkofaky 3- Eulogy on Lafayette P. A. Kliewer 4 . ' ' The Studious Girl ' ' Lizzie Wedel 5. Vocal Solo Orlando Goerz 6- On the Wrong Train Mary Unruh 7. Club Drill and March Class 8. Sign of the Cross Emily Linscheid 9. A Good Dinner Alice Martin 10. The Drowning Singer Mrs. P. A. Kliewer 1 1 . Music 12. Pantomine Home Sweet Home Lena Isaac - Emily LJnscheid Susie Isaac Helen Riesen Laura Haury Mary G. Regier Esther Schmitt Lizzie Wedel Anna Rupp Mary Unruh Lizzie Lohrenz Anna Andres Katie Linscheid ECHOES 51 52 ECHOES Prof. F. M. Unruh The Commercial Department of Bethel College was established in the fall of 1898 and has made a steady growth ever since Very insignificant was the beginning when Prof. C N. Parsons took charge of the principal- ship. Our present fine library, then two ill-equipped rooms were its quart- ers. In course ot time as the department grew under his wise direction, more and better equipped apartments were demanded. So it was taken to the basement, Here we have plenty of room with modern oflBce furniture, a separate room for typewriters, special arrangements for banking, and everything necessary for first class work. With these improvements made and considerably more planned for the coming year, this department offers as good a course as can be had in the state. Two courses, the Business Course aud Shorthand Course are offered. The course in Book-keeping has, so far, been taken from the Williams and Rogers Series. The work is nearly all individual. Each student is allowed to work as fast as he can, provided he does his work well. In the Short- hand Course the Eclectic system is taught. Remington typewriters are used. Prof F. M. Unruh has been at the head of this department ever since the resignation of Prof Parsons. The enrollment during the past year amounted to 15 per cent, of the total number oi students. ECHOES 53 54 ECHOES S?eamten. 3. (S. Sinfcfietb, ©teltb Sorf 3. lUofter, Scf)at5meiiter ' •]3rDgrannn: 5]Jai 8, 1908 3)iuftc (Slfie 5auri 5tuf at3, g-rauen ber S eutsc en Sitteratur S tkn iKiefen J lonte t ' JJetlamatton, 5 ev ( raf Don ' absburg ©aral) ( aebbert 3)ie .Qrantc e bes bifus 3. !i ins( eib l ortrag, SBert ber Uneigennuetjigfeit 3. -P. 33Def)r 50?ufic, junior 2ieb (5lara ©ct)mu 5)Jufic Crlanbo ©oerj 3eitung |)auptebttor, ' p. lilieitier ©e ilfSebitoren, Saura auri, 3. (5. SatigetiiDalter, Stjjie m. SoJirenj, 3. I oell ECHOES 55 Belles Lettres Society. OFFICERS J. H. Doell, President Alice Martin, Secretary Carl Krehbiel, Vice President Alfred Wedel, Treasurer PROGRAM May 22, 1908 Theodore Wedel Piano Duet ■ , , . I Melvin Kates Essay Ambition Lilian Anderson Soliloquy Wm. Burns Vocal Solo 0. D. Goerz Reading Alice Martin Debate, Resolved, That the world is growing worse morally Affirmative, P. R. Schroeder. Negative, J. E. Langen waiter. Music Susie Isaac RECESS. Music A. D. Schmutz Oration, Webster and the Constitution O. C. Graber Paper Chief Editor, Margaret Franz Assistants, Clara Schmutz, M. J. Galle, J. F. Moyer, C. C. Krehbiel, E. D. Martin College Song Glee Club 56 ECHOES Athletics. This term has of late been definitely applied to recognized contests of physical skill and endurance, for pastime, and for the developement of bodily strength. On account of its ad vantages to a school, its value is recognized at present almost universallj ' , yet there are a few who still claim that athletics interferes with the welfare of the school. Various are the reasons for their opposition. Fractured bones, dis- located joints; and the hindrances to school work on account of them, are some of the causes for the objections. Exercise of this kind is too violent, students neglect their work in order to be good in athletics, and similar reasons are brought forth. Whatever weight these argumentshave, they are, however, far overbalanced by its merits. The fact is that athletes can do quicker work in preparing their lessons and are brighter in their classes, than those that put more time in their studies and do not develop their physical power. How much a person learns, does not necessarily depend upon the amount of time spent over his books. It may be the reverse. The way in which a person attacks his work and his ability to carry it on determine entirely the amount and quality of work done. The athlete has learned to do quicker and better work, because quick and right judgment is exercised and developed in all games. Probably one of the most important benefits of athletics, but often underestimated, is that it is a means of gaining and retaining health and strength, mentally as well as physicalh ' . The injuries received from over- taxing the mind and losses of health on account of insufficient exercise, which are hereby prevented, alone outweigh its evils. Furthermore, its effects on the morals of the student are very marked. First of all, the student has something to fill out the time in which he should rest his men- tal powers and. Therefore it prevents him from wasting anj-time. Students that spend their leisure time, either on the base-ball diamond, basket-ball floor, or tennis court, as a rule, are not found to indulge in any mischief, because they have a better way of exercising their physical powers and wit. Finally the inter-collegiate contests should not be overlooked in this dis- cussion. In these the players of the different schools learn to know and regard each other and to respect the schools which they represent. This brings them in touch with other people and thus they are led to understand them and themselves and ultimately whole mankind. ECHOES 57 ECHOES B ase Ball Team. p. J. Rempel, Captain P. M. Goertz, Manager J. J. Frazer Catcher P. J. Rempel Pitcher Oscar Quiring First Base P. M. Goertz Second Base John J, Rempel Shortstop Carl C. Krehbiel Third Base Albert C. Bartel Right Field Otto C. Graber Center Field Willard Goerz Left Field Substitutes: B. J. Rempel P. R. Schroeder 60 ECHOES ECHOES Basket Ball Team. P. J. Rempel, Captain i P. J. Rempel Right Forward Carl C. Krehbiel Left Forward . Willard Cioerz Center John J. Rempel Right Guard Alvin Ruth Left Guard V Edwin C. Schmitt Substitute ECHOES Tennis Club. Interstate: J. H. Doell P. M. Goertz Emma Goerz Helen B. Janzen M. J. Galle P. R. Schroeder Henry T. Neufeld John P. Boehr Alfred Wedel Alvin Ruth Otto Hirschler Herculean: Kidronites: Invincibles: Edna Schowalter Myrtle Watkins O. D. Goerz D. H. Richert J. M. Regier J. E. Langen waiter Abe Peters Henry Richert Theodore Wedel Bemhard Rempel Edwin Schmitt ECHOES 63 Chronicles of the Seniors. Peace and quiet had reijj-ned on Hebron ' s heio-hts for lo these many years since Bethel was founded upon the dreams of the noblest of that land. And that same peace and quiet, which had been for so long en- joyed by the still of that land, was only to be broken when in the fall of 1906 there appeared throngs of hosts from the four ends of the earth. And they came from the sunny climes of the south; from the land of the setting sun, where the orange blossoms and the Pacific purs at the foot of the Cascades; from the north, as stalworth as the pine of that c ' ime, and from the morning, even sons of the old Hoosier state iilling the halls of Bethel and all bearing the insignia of ' 08. It so happened that the tribe, called Seniors in the land, were few in number and small of stature. Their chief priest, the last member of .a long royal lineage, who from his earliest years was rather given to quiet musing and tha playing of his lyre, would only now and then lead forth his flock and then leave them to themselves again, when some of their members would be wrapt in figures or devoted to alchemy and chirurgery or some other favorite art or science. But there was a virgin priestess of that tribe, fair and flushing as the daughters of Egypt, who would feign have set at naught the plans of Juniors, here- tofore unknown in the kingdom who were now fast gaining a foothold in the land hnd playing havoc with the Seniors. Also the elders fear- ed greatly that their sojourn in the land might indicate a change in the customs and precepts which one, Menno, their chief prophet, who had lived many years ago, had laid down for them; and in their fear already saw the time when here also the hook and eye would be re- placed by the decadent button. And verily, the Juniors did not walk in all the paths of the forefathers and sometimes even forgot the watch- word Traditton, which was the keynote to every undertaking. There were also feasts and pow-wows held, at which the Seniors were greatly affeared that some of them might be kidnapped and carried off to some foreign strands, nevermore to room on Hebron ' s heights and in the land of Bethel. But it was only once that, when they would hold a counsil, that the Juniors carried off their chief priest to their caste where he was to play at a feast. But the priest there among the elders of the Junior tribe was left by the muse and his heart waxed sore and yearned for his Seniors, who now went forth in great wrath and smote the doors and windows of the Junior castle and would feign have broken in but a sudden shower cooled the heated tempers and they went forth sorrowing and would not be comforted till the priest of the Juniors arose and came forth and spake unto them saying, Verily, ye sorrow in vain, for your priest is treated white by us, and great was their rejoicing when he came forth and they found him thus. Yet once again in the days of Whitsuntide, the Juniors held a council under the memorable oak near Park castle, and their old men 64 ECHOES arose and spake saying-: Since the erection of the temple and in all the days of Cornelius, the high priest, men have been turning away from the custom of nations and have not raised the flag, arouse ye therefore and let us float our colors. And they all with one accord answered and said: So shall it be. And their workmen could have been seen at their homes in the fourth watch of the night, perfecting the banner. And on the morning- of the 21st of May, as Aurora threw open the pearly gates and jiarted the clouds of morning-, the sun threw his first rays upon the glorious flag-, hig-h upon the staff with the ' 08 emblazoned on it, the first one besides Old Glory ever to ascend the pole. Great was therefore the glory of the Juniors, but weary from such a toil they were detained by the messengers of Morpheus till late in the morn and failed to appear when two little Seniors with trembling- hearts mounted the spire and took down the flag. Yet the end cometh not. The Seniors now emboldened by such an act of valor, in the stillness of the nig-ht also made a flag pole, and watched it all day with anxious eye, for that night their chief priest was to win the laurels with his lays before the conference of minstrels. And as the day advanced and the sun sank lower in the west and their flag- was still there they commenced to boast and send forth challeng-es to the Juniors now to attack the flag-. For from the lowest realms, where Pluto and Janitor reign, up to the pinnacle of the temple they held every door, locked and g-uarded. And there was among the Seniors a mighty poultry man, who would come forth from time to time, mock the Juniors, and speak defiance until with the going- down of the sun their vaunting-s went too high for the Juniors. And before anyone was aware one little Junior was half way up the flag pole and in another moment the proud flag- sank with the hearts of the Seniors. But the Juniors gloried g-reatly in such an act, while the Seniors rent their garments and threw ashes upon their heads and went mourning in sack cloth from the g-reatest of them even to the least of them. And a man, mighty in the Faculty, spake unto the assembled multi- tude, saying-, Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is g ' oing too far, and henceforth and ever after the flag- pole is declared private proper- ty. And there was peace in the land, and the Seniors sojourned for Iffteen more days and then came the dispersion. And the Juniors now in three still months underwent the last stag-e of the metamorphosis, and on the 3rd of September, 1907, came forth in the imag-o form, taking- possession of all the rights and privileges that the Senior class falls heir to. Unpestered by any Juniors of ' 08 and walking- uprig-ht before all men and in the eyes of the Faculty, they now went to work and many were the deeds of glory and honor per- formed by them. Now the rest of the acts of the Seniors are they not all written in the book of records and proceeding-s of the Faculty? ECHOES 65 66 ECHOES Bethel College Alumni. Prof. P. A. Claassen, Prof. G. A. Haury, Rev. G. N, Harms, Rec. C. C. Richert, C. H. Friesen, C. F. Duerksen, D. R. Krehbiel, F. J. Adrian, A. S. Voth, Prof. D. P. Janzen, H. E. Dahl, t Gerhard Bargen, C. C. Wall, Rev. Benj. Ewert, Prof. A. S. Hirschler, Rev. J. W. Kiiev -er, Prof. P.J. Wedel, Dr. R. S. Haury, Henry Richert, Rev. M. M. Horch, Prof. J. R. Thierstein, R. A. Goerz, Mrs. Martha Krehbiel Goerz, Mrs. J C. Peters, Mrs. J. R. Thierstein, Rev. P. H. Richert, Prof. E. J. Hirschler, Rev. H. J. Kliewer, Rev. David Toevs, W. B. Unran, Mrs. Olga Leisy Batimgartsrer, Mrs. Annajanzen Hiebert, Dr. }. P. Isaac, C. P. Young, Mrs. D. R. Krehbiel, Mrs. Clara Rupp Welty, Mrs. Anna Hertzler Dyc1 , 1885 Athens, Ohio. Newton, Kansas. Elbing, Kansas. St. Paul, Minnesota. Buhler, Kansas. Shelly, Oklahoma. 1886 Moundridge, Kansas. Shelly, Oklahoma. Elbing, Kansas. Phoenix, Arizona. 1887 Inman, Kansas. Los . ngeles, California, 1890 Gretna, Manitoba. Topeka, Kansas. Berne, Indiana. Newton, Kansas. 1891 Berlin, Germany. Topeka, Kansas. 1892 Upland, California. Freeman, South Dakota- Newton, Kansas. 1893 Newton, Kansas. Deer Creek, Oklahoma Freeman, South Dakota, Newton, Kansas. Bluffton, Ohio. Hammon, Oklahoma. Rosthern, Sask. Goessel, Kansas. 1895 Lawrence, Kansas. .VI t. Lake, Minnesota. Freeman, South Dakota, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Moundridge, Kansas. Tacoma, Washington. Moundridge, Kansas, ECHOES Rev. P. A. Penner, Rev. H. k. Bachmann, Rev. Otto Lichti, Rev. J. B. Epp, Mrs. Mary Wirkler Krehbiel, Mrs. Anna Hirscliler Linclieid, S. D. Haury, t Rev. P. R. V«th, Rev. H. V. Wiebe, Mrs. Bertha Krehbiel Rupp, Mrs. Selma Eyrnan Johnson, Prof. D. H. Kichert, Prof. A. D. Schrag, J, J. Banman, J. J. Becker, Rev. P. J. Friesen, Rev; T- F. Kroeker, Miss Lizzie Wirkler, Rev. G. A. Linscheid, Prof. J. H. Bachmann, Rev. J. H. Langenwalter, Rev. David Harder, Prof. E. B. Krehbiel, Rev. F. F. Janzen, Rev. J. B. Ediger, Rev. Henry Riesen, ]. A. Becker, Miss Doro Haury, Miss Emma Goerz, Miss Lizzie Baumgartner, Miss Edna Ruth,- Miss Hilda Spangler, Miss Marv M. Wedel. Rev. J. H. ' Epp, Rev. J. Gerbrand, Rev. D. J. Brand, Rev. H. H. Adrian, P. H. Unruh, Rev. J. B. Frey, Dr. W. E. Regier, Miss Clara Kuehney, Miss Edith von Steen, Miss Ethel Edick, Mrs. Elsa Trask Duncanson, 1897 Champa, C. P., India. Freeman, South Dakota. Pandora, Ohio. Oraibi, Arizona. 1898 Newton, Kansas. Busb3% Montana. Gotebo, Oklahoma. El k Park, North Carolina. 1899 Moundridge, Kansas. Ottawa, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Cleveland, Ohio. Canton, Kansas. Mt. Lake, Minnesota. Mt. Lake, Minnesota. Janjir, C. P. India. 1900 Newton, Kansas. Busby, Montana. Winfield, Kansas. Halstead. Kansas. Weatherford, Oklahoma. Chicago, Illinois. Paso Robles, California, Clinton, Oklahoma. 1901 Gotebo, Oklahoma. Mt. Lake, Minnesota. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. 1902 Kingfisher, Oklahoma. Newton, Kansas. Aberdeen, Idaho. Moundridge, Kansas. Wakiheim, Russia. Wisner, Nebraska. Hooker, Oklahoma. Moundridge, Kansas. 1903 Toreva, Arizona. Elbing, Kansas. Cincinnati, Ohio. Beatrice, Nebraska. Nickerson, Kansas. Lynchburg, Ohio. 68 ECHOES Rev. J. H. Epp, Rev. P. J. Wiens, J. H. Franzen, H. P. Goertz, Mrs Agnes Harder Wieiis, Miss Anna E. Scliowalter, Miss Frieda E. Voth, Miss Olga Krehbiel, Miss Avis Reynolds, Prof. D, A. Hirschler, Miss Eleonor Allison, Miss Myra Allison, Ray Freeman, Charles Hart, Harry Hart, Wni H. Tangeman, Harvey S. Schrock, Rev. Franz Albreht, Rev. John E. Entz, Mrs. Martha von Steen Reiiner, Bernhardt Schmidt, J. F. Balzer, Mrs. Mry tie John Schmidt, Miss Maybelle Fisher, Miss Juliette Paine Roff. Cecil C. Plumb, t Miss Ona W alton. Miss Mabel Brown, Miss Emma Halstrom, Clarence Lawry, Harvev S. Schrock, Prof. F. M. Unruh, Robert C. Werner, t Rev. C. H. Suckan, Rev. P. P. Wedel, J. E. Langenwalter, Miss Rachel Penner, Frank Wenger, W. 0. Quiring, Orlando Goerz, A. G. Dyck, J.J. Ediger, Frank Glenn, Ed E. Goering, Miss Ada von Steen, Miss Elsie Haury, Miss Helen Quiring, A. D. Schmutz, E. D. Martin, Wilber E. Neuenschwander, Carl Tangeman, Albert Schmidt, Edmund E. Goering, John W. Boehr, 1904 Moundridge, Kansas. Champa, C. P., India. Canton, Kansas. Mt. Lake, .Minnesota. Champa, C. P., India. Halstead, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Moundridse, Kansas, Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Kewton, Kansas. Lawrence, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. 1905 Beatrice, Nebraska. Newton, Kansas. Beatrice, Nebraska. Pawnee Rock, Kansas. Mt. Lake, Minnesota. Pawnee Rock, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. 1906 Brookh ' n, New York. Moundridge, Kansas. Halstead, Kansas. Hillsboro, Kansas. Aberdeen, Idaho. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Halstead, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Moundridge, Kansas. 1907 Beatrice, Nebraska. Newton, Kansas. Goessel, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Berne, Indiana. Newton, Kansas. Newton, Kansas. Moundridge, Kansas. Henderson, Nebraska. ECHOES 69 4 ECHOES The Class of 1908. When you turn the history ' s pages and you dwell on great, Do not miss, though not recorded, Bethel ' s Class of 1908; For they came, they saw, they conquered, just as Caesar did of old, And the banner, being victors, likewise shall o ' er them unfold. Not on blood_v fields of honor, not with bayonet or spear, Not with raging wrath they conquered, not the cannon ' sroar wasnear: Truth their cannon, love their spear, labor their consuming fires. With the shields of honesty, on they press, not one retires. Oft the night was dark and drearj ' , and thetalk seemed long and hard; 5 et they lingered not a moment (heroes always fear discard). Yes, they conquered Greek and Latin, part of science, and some of art; Even victors (noble heroes) o ' er the passions of the heart. To friends and country being true, in fame and duty equal great, Cheerful in sorrow, calm in joy; such is the class of 1908. O Bethel, firm, stand proud and iree; j ' our fame shall spread the wide world o ' er. And may each man sent out bj ' thee, thy honor be forevermore. O fellow students, one and all, if e ' er you wish in life to pass, Love labor, truth, stability; be honest like the Senior class. May joys be yours in all the work, the best and highest be your guide. Press onward straight through storm and stress let none ot you be pushed aside. O Bethel, dear, thou shalt behold, no more these Seniors and their aims, No more their feet will tread thy steps, but in thy memory hold their names; And at the setting sun they ' ll sit and think of thee and memories past; The old, familiar, dear old place, it ' s Bethel, Bethel to the last. O teachers, j ' ou we ' ll ne ' er forget. How much that ' s ours we owe to you! Forgive mistakes, forget our faults; to such we cannot be but true. And when in life to duty tied, if rich or poor, if small or great. Content and thankful all we ' ll be, for we ' re the class of 1908. ECHOES 71 73 ECHOES — OMpe ©raans IHD r — 1Ree ©laane — IPianoe Wonderfully pure sweet Tone, and durable construction. Write for cataul ue and factory prices. Inquirers nfUl please state whether they refer to pipe organs, reed organs, or pianos HINNERS ORGAN CO., Pekin. Illinois. UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS. Notice is hereby given that beginning with September, 1908, one year of work in an approved college will be required for entrance to the School of Medicine. For the faculty recom- mendations regarding such premedical work, write the Regis- trar at Lawrence for a copy of the new catalogue. The Training School for Nurses will receive one or two more pupil nurses. Address the Principal at Rosedale, Kansas. BEACON LIGHTS OF 1907-08. September. 3. Registration. Opening exercises at night. Lecture by Prof. D. H. Richert. 4. Hang up your hat and stay a while. 6. Re-organization of Belles Lettres Society. New officers: P. M. Goertz, Pres.; Edna R. Schowalter, Sec Reception. 13. Re-organization of Gerniania Verein. New officers: J. F. Mover, Pres.; Clara Schmutz, Sec. ECHOES 73 GEO.W. KATES DRUGS AND JEWELRY ffl H REXALL STORE. Music and Music Books Buyers of the above will find a carefully selected stock at Lowest Prices of Publish- ers and we also correctly fill all orders for American or Foreign Publications. Satisfied Customers is what we strive for J. C. White 710 MAIN STREET NEWTON KANSAS Authentic School for Banks, Railroads and Wholesale Houses. Largest and best equipped business collef e ■west of the Mississippi river, BuildiuK and equippment cost $60,000.00. Annual Enrollment over 1000 students. Free EMPLOYMENT DE- PARTMENT. Positions guaranteed all compe- tent graduates of full course. Finest Pen Art Department west of Columbus, Ohio, NO AGENTS sent out to induce innocent voung people to SIGN CONTRACT FOR TWICE RIGHTFUL TUITION BEFORE THEY HAVE HAD A CHANCE TO SEE OR TRY THE SCHOOL. Trial given before full tuition is demanded. SPECIAL SUMMER RATES UN- TIL JULY FIRST. For Journal and Catalog, Address, T. W, ROACH, President. Salina, Kansas. November. 8. New election of officers for Germania Verein, P. R. Schoeder, Pres., Helena Riesen, Sec. Plans for annual drawn up and pre- sented to Facult3 ' , and approved. First term closes. 9. 7:00 a. m., the B. A. flag comes down and is worn in streamers to the break- fast table by Seniors. 11. Second term begins. 15. Board of Editors elected for the annual. New piano in Belles Lettres Hall. New officers for Belles Lettres Society. M.J, Galle, Pres., Susie Isaac, Sec 22. Henry Schenkofsky is willed to the class of ' 09. 31. Prof. D. H. Richert went to Florence. ECHOES 75 N. BARNUM COMPANY The store specially inviting to the College young men. Our high class suits are the embodiment of all that is praiseworthy and serviceable in men ' s wear. This is the home of the ' ' Knox ' ' college style hats. Generous Treatment and Oood ¥a!ue Always. W. J. Trousdale, Pres. Don Kinney, Cashier. H. E. Suderman, Vice Pres. October. O. D. Goerz, H. A. Ingold, Bookkeepers. 7. First stir in Junior camp over a postal. 23. Seniors hold first class meeting at No. ■iilHi atlMffil 29. 10. The girls go down to see Hobson. ■auk 30. Disappointed in him. No hash for supper. Newton, Kansas 31. Hallowe ' en. Nihil faciens. Capital Stock $75,000.00 Your Business Solicited. 76 ECHOES Charity is sterilized milk of human kind- ness — we ' re not advertising charity — nor milk either — but if you want real downright goodness in CLOTHES You wear, come to us, CANNON REED 507 Main St. Newton, Kas. December. A TRIAL 6. Susie Isaac has her hair combed a new IS ALL WE ASK TO 15. way. O. T. Hirschler calls for stomped po- tatoes at the restaurant CONVINCE 17. Elocution entertainment. First lecture on Missions by Rev. J. H. Langenwalter. YOU THAT OUR WORK IS JUST WHAT YOU WANT. 18. 19. 21. Oberlin Glee Club sings in Newton. Student Recital of Musical Department. Christmas vacation begins. Crescent Steam Laundry, 714 Main. Phone 23. ECHOES 77 B. Warkentin, S. M. Swartz, C. F. Claassen, H. H. Johnston, President Vice-President Cashier Asst. Cashier ©he an a tate anh CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $75,000.00 DIRECTORS B. Warkentin S. M. Swartz J. T. Axtell J. H. McNair John H. Linn S. A. Hanlin J. A. Randall Th os. Sheridan, Jr. C. F. Glaassen Graybill Brothers Clothing and Shoes EAT HULICK ' S ICE CREAM Better Than Ever. - CALL ON — J.L.BYLER CO. FOR Fancy and Staple Groceries. Fruits of All Kinds. Give us a call. 623 Main Street. Phone 59 We talk German. January. 1. Happy Leap Year to all! 4. School opens again. 10. Alvin Ruth decides that the power to forget is a blessing after all or else we might finally know too much. 20. In Latin J. H. Doell explains the heroic meter as the pen- tamic hexameter. 21. In astronomy C. C. Krehbiel defines Jupiter as a semi-god. 31. Messiah was given in Newton. 78 ECHOES THE HOUSE of JACCARD. Stationer to Schools and Colleges. The recognized authority in correct stationery for correspondence and invitations. Makers of class and society pins, rings and emblems. Send for our catalogue. JACCARD JEWELRY CO. I0I7-I0I9 Walnut Street. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. February. 13. Paul Wenger decides to study for a few minutes. 14. Germania Verein holds election, P. A. Kliewer, Pres., Lizzie M. Lohrenz, Sec. 19. Max Bendix Recital. 21. Patriotic program given by the Belles Lettres Society- Election of new offi- cers, J. H. Doell, Pres., Alice Martin, Sec. 22. Juniors have a flag pole pow-wow. 29. Mary Quiring celebrates her fifth birth- day. 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