Bloomsburg University - Obiter Yearbook (Bloomsburg, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 236 of the 1917 volume:

t- i? ' ' :J- ■■■;■; :i; Mi wimMKfimmmwMM ' ' imrc-crTn: fe£T- ' I Ex LlBRIS ■ . r - ' — I c TRUSS Ol ' C.IiO. li. KI.WKLI, SON- UI.OOMSBCRG, I ' A. §)r§w f fiO O CTffO KEEP alive the pleasant memories of our Normal days, to revive l|l old friendships, to bind closer the ties of fellowship in 1017, to pre- sent the history of a busy year in an interesting and amusing man- ner, and to further the interests of our Alma Mater, has been our constant aim. It is our earnest desire that in presenting this book to our alumni, fel- low-students, and friends, we have pleased many and offended few. If Dictum Obiter fulfills its purpose, it will be the result of not only an earnest effort of the staff, but also of the co-operation of every member of the class. We wish to avail ourselves of this opportunity of .thanking .all those who have helped to prepare this book for publication. iw •a -. ;;- ' r sj ' ' ■- ja. : ■1 - ■ .- ' ■ - .. .- • ' ••a ll B -a a — ... ,1 • - ' K bki ' ' TIIK I. A COON staff ALLEN L. CROMIS ERVIN A. HOBBS ALICE SNYDER 5taft RUIH SMITH ELLA BADEN KDWARI) WILMA.MS 5taff and Year Book Committees Individual History Committee KDITOR IN CHIEF, Ai.i.EN L. Cromis. EDITRESS, Alice Snyder. ASSISTANTS, RiTii Smith. Edward Willi. ' Vms. Bl ' SINESS MANAGER, Ervin Hobbs. ASSISTANTS, IMii.iiKEK AvKRY. Ruth Silvii ' s. ARTIST, Eli.. B. nEN. Helen Gregory, Chairman. Mildred Avery, Sarah Garrison, Louisa Dieffenhacher, Amelia Suwal.sk i, Freda Jones, Doroth Decker, Nellie Papciak, Agnes Warner, Clara O ' Donnell, Guy Bnmstetter, Stewart Wiant, Miriam Zierdt, Marion Brown, Evahn Quinnej-, Mary Mo.ss, Elsie Jone.s, Arline N liart. Claire Gift, Grace Davis. Harry Derr, Stuart Button, Chde Luch-s, Frank Brink. Year Book Committees WIT Edward Williams, Chairmau Mabel Kelly Lillian Wagner Arline Nyhart Elsie Jones Theodore Smith Burrell Swortwood Y. M. C. A. Wm. U. Keller. Chairmau John Vavolo Clyde Luchs CALLIL Lura Beehn, Chairman Louise Jones Ralph Kindis ADVLRTI5IN C. T. Hodgson, Chairman Martha Dean Marx Cohen R. S. Killgore ATHLLTIC Helen Watts, Chairman Mary Kahny IClva Brobst C. T. Hodgson Herman Wiant 8 PLR50NALS Marx Cohen, Chairman Georgia Arnold Grace Davis Arline Smith Sarah Garrison Alice Snyder Y. W. C. A. Kathryn Jennings, Chairman Nan Jenkins Ruth Brown PHILO Martha Dean, Chairman Hope Dennis Rnssell Ramage MUSIC Mildred Berlew, Chairman Elva Brobst Marie Cromis UdU O To George L. Wilbur, A. M. ' |;t|YHOSE courage, wisdom, and breadth of mind has figured greatly in 11 3 making Bloonisburg State Normal School the great institution that it is, and whose inspiring personality still permeates Normal life and gives to it cheerfulness, hope, and sincerity, we the Class of 1917 dedi- cate this book. n ►J OS o Q W W O o: o w o « o tyj tn W n, o w Professor George Ldgar Wilbur [AS BORN September second, eighteen hundred and fifty at Waverly, Pennsylvania. He is the son of a Methodist Episcopal Clergyman, Rev. John L. Wilbur. He received a good home training and at the age of nineteen he entered Wyoming Seminary, where he received his preparatory work. In the year eighteen hundred and seventy-three he entered Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and stud- ied law two years. In the year eighteen hundred seventy-three he received the A. B. degree and three years later the A. M. degree. After graduating from Dickinson College he came to Bloomsburg and was elected su- pervising principal of the public schools of Bloomsburg. He held this position for two years, then gave it up, only to accept a better position offered him by the officials of Bloomsburg State Normal School. For seven years he w as the professor of Ancient Languages and History ' , in which he was eminently successful. From this he was transferred to the department of Mathematics, which position he still holds and in which he has been very successful. Professor Wilbur was married October twenty-eight, eighteen hundred and seventy-four to Frederica L,. Hiller of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. They had three children, two grew to manhood, both are occupying re- sponsible positions ; one is the principal of a High School in Jacksonville, Florida ; the other is Secretary to the Governor of Wisconsin. The distinguishing characteristics of Professor Wilbur have been thoroughness in .scholarship, deep perso- nal interest in his pupils, and his phenomenal success as a disciplinarian. He was always very successful in hold- ing the esteem of all with whom he came in contact, his faculty of winning complete confidence of students was great, not only as an instructor but as a friend, which proved to be of the highest value. Large numbers of young men have received training under him and gone out to higher institutions of learn- ing. He has used his influence to stimulate young men to the pursuit of higher education. Ties of friendship are not stronger between any member of the Faculty than they are between Professor Wil- bur and the former as well as the present students of the school. No one connected with the school has as wide an acquaintanceship among the alumni members as Professor Wilbur. He has been secretary of the Faculty ever since he joined the Faculty forty years ago. He has alwavs been a cordial co-worker and no man has been more loyal to the board of trustees. As has been intimated, our com- mencement will round out his fortieth year of faithful service to the Bloom.sburg State Normal School. Professor Wilbur, the senior member of the Faculty, has been a tower of strength to our school and has given his energies and heart to his work in a most unselfish way. He is not only a worker in school, but out of .school as well, being one of the most prominent Masons of this section. He is a thirt. -third degree member of the Scottish Rite, also member of the Chapter, Commandery and Shrine, has been actively identified with all the various bodies for many years, and has been secretarj ' of the Blue Lodge for sixteen vears. 11 state Board of Lducation William Lauder Riddlesburg and Harrisburg. Dr. John P. Garber Philadelphia. Robert C. Shaw Greensburg. E. S. Templeton . Greenville. James M. Coughlin Wilkes-Barre. Dr. Nathan C. Schaeffer Harrisburg. Dr. J. George Becht Executive Secretary, Harrisburg. Board of Trustees A. Z. Schoch, - - President. James C. Brown, - Vice President. John M. Clark, Esq , - Secretary. Charles W. Miller, Esq. Paul E. Wirt, Esq. Hon. Voris Auten. M. G. Youngman. L. E. McGinnes. Benjamin Apple. D. J. Waller, Jr (Ex-Officio.) Wm. H. Hidlay, Treasurer. 12 1916 FALL TERM 13 Weeks Opens Tuesday, September 12th, Uilfi Pliilologian Anniversary, Thursday, November ' i ird, IflKi Closes Saturday, December 9th, lillO 1916-1917 WINTER TERM 13 Weeks Opens Monday, December 11th, 191fi Beginning of Christmas Vacation, Thursday, Dec, 21st, 191(1 Work resumed Tuesday, Januarj ' 2nd, 1917 Calliepian Anniversary, Saturday, Feb., 24th, 1917 Closes Saturday, March 17th, 1917 1917 SPRING TERM 14 Weeks Opens Monda -, March 19th, 1917 Easter Vacation begins Friday, April 6th, 1917 Work resumed Tuesday, April 17th, 1917 2nd Year Contest, Saturday, 8:lo p. m., May ith, 1917 Recital Musical Department, Saturday, S:1.5 p. m . June 2;!, ' 17 Baccalaureate Sermon, Sunday, 3:30 p. m., June 24th, 1917 Entertaiiunent bv Junior Class, ' IS, Monday .S:l. ) p. m June 25th, 1917 Class Reunions, Tuesday, 2:00 to 5:00 p. ni., June 2(;th, 1917 Class Day Exercises, ' 17, Tuesday, 8:15 p. ni , June 20, 1917 Conunencement, Wednesday, 10:(X) a. m , June 27th, 1917 THE FACULTY i CUL TV The Faculty and other Officers Arranged in groups according to the seniority of appointment of heads of departments. D. J. WALLER, Jr., Principal. ANNA McBRIDE, Preceptress. G. E. WILBUR, A. M., Higher Mathematics. WM. B. SUTLIFF, A. M., Mathematics. A. E. KEGERRELS, A. B , M. Pd., Arithmetic and Algebra F. H. JENKINS, A. M , Registrar. J. G. COPE, M. E , Natural Philcsophy and Chemistry. MARY A. GOOD, B. P., Chemistry. WM. V. MOVER, Chemistry. C. H. ALBERT, M. E., A. M., Geography. O. H. BAKELESS, A. M., Theory and Practice of Teaching. ANNA M. BENSON, Priticipal ot Model School and Critic Te. ' .cher. HELEN F. CARPENTER, Critic and Model School Teacher. MABEL MOVER, Critic and Model School Teacher. EDITH MAIZE, Methods, Critic and Model School Teacher. D. S. H. RTLINE, A. M.. Biological Sciences. BESS HINCKLEY, Assistant in Biology, KIMBER C. KUSTER, Assistant in Biology. 16 FACULTY— Continued S. D. BEISHLINE, Assistant in Biology. JAMES T. GOODWIN, Stenography, Typewriting and Commercial Branches. A. BRUCE BLACK, Penmanship. J. C. FOOTE, Litt. B. English. MRS. ELLEN SCHOONOVER, English. GLADYS E. TEELE, English. JEAN MAC DONALD, Reading and Literature. MRS. J. K. MILLER, Violin, Pianoforte, Ensemble. SARA HORBLIT, Pianoforte, Harmony, and Theory and History of Music. MABEL H. RICH, Voice and Public School Music. ELLA C. RICHIE, B. S. Librarian. ADELE E. McQUISTON, Assistant Librarian. WILLIAM BRILL, A. M Histor - and Civics. JOHN W. WEIMER, Director of Physical Culture. BERTHA SCHOOLS, Associate Director of Physical Culture. FANNY M. MITCHELL, Domestic Science. H. G. TEEL, Latin and Greek. VIRGINIA DICKERSON, M. E., Latin. DOROTHY I. MORRILL, German and Latin. G. EDWARD ELWELL, JR., A. B. French. PAUL L. CRESSMAN, Manual Training. LUCY MARIE SHOVER, Drawing, Painting, and History of . rt. MRS. THERESA HEHL HOLMES. Nurse. PERRY FREAS, Superintendent of Buildings and Ground.s 17 The Alumni Alumni Association Annual Meeting. Commencement Day OFFICERS : President, Geo. E. Ehvell, B. L. I., ' 67. Vice President, D. J. Waller Jr., B. L. I., Corresponding Secretary, G. E. Wilbur. Recording Secretary, S J Johnston, ' 93. Treasurer, H, E. Rider, 04. Executive Committee : Prof. O. H. Bakeless, 70, Chairman. Prof. C. H. Albert, ' 79. Mrs. F. H Jenkins, ' 7- . Harriet F. Carpenter, .Hi. Alumni Association cf Luzerne County. A nnual Meeting, Week of County Institute. OFFICERS : President, G. J. Clark, ' SS. Treasurer, B. Frank Myers, ' 88. Secretary, Nan S. Wintersteen, ' 98. •67. Alumni Association of Lackawanna County. Annual Meeting. Week of Cjutty Institute. OFFICERS : President, C. R. Powell, ' 83. Vice President, W. H. Jones, ' (X). Treasurer, John Jones, ' 12. Secretary, Mamie Morgan, ' 95. Alumni Association of Susquehanna County. Annual Meeting, Week of County Institute. OFFICERS : President, Irwin Cogswell, ' 04. Vice President, Mae Byington, ' 13. Secretary, Elizabeth Qualey, 12 Alumni As sociation of Schuylkill County. Annual Meeting, Week of County Institute. OFFICERS : President, Richard McHale, ' 90. Secretary, Fannie Beddall, ' 09. Treasurer, G. W. Carl, ' 00. 18 ALUMNI— Continued Alumni Association of Dauphin County. OFFICERS : President, Margaret Sullivan, ' 91. Vice President, Harry Brubaker, ' 93. Secretary, Mabel Dobbs, ' 09. Treasurer, Mary Pendergast, ' 95. Alumni Association of Wayne County. OFFICERS : President, Harold C. Box, ' 10. Secretary and Treasurer, Margaret Corcoran, ' 00. Alumni Association of Mifflin County. OFFICERS : President, John B. Boyer, ' 04. Vice President, Mrs. R. W. Headings, ' 84. Secretary and Treasurer, George Yerg, ' 13. Alumni Association of Snyder County. OFFICERS : President, Dr. A. J. Herman, ' 92. Secretary and Treasurer, Sue E. Toole, ' 09. Alumni Association of Lycoming County. OFFICERS : President, Mary Truckenmiller, ' 98. Secretary and Treasurer, W. J. Farnsworth, ' 05. 19 Alumni Association of Wyoming County. OFFICERS : President, Dr. Chas. H. O ' Neill, ' 93. Vice President, Mrs. Adelaide McKown Hawke, ' 89. Secretary and Treasurer, Jessie R. Dersheimer, ' 13. Alumni Association of Northumberland County. OFFICERS : President, Benjamin Apple, ' 89. Secretary, Sarah H. Russell, Watsontown, ' 89. Treasurer, Harry Ramer, ' 12. Alumni Association of Union County. OFFICERS : President, Paul C. Snyder, ' 02. Vice President, Nellie Fetterolf, ' 04. Secretary, Helen Bingman. Treasurer, Lauretta Latshaw, ' 96. Alumni Association of Montour County. Organized December 23rd, 1915. OFFICERS : President, Fred W. Diehl, ' 09. aiponQ ' - ' ORGT ' R . iiM j i j.j • i m m «=r 23: r- - : L -s . Wp-Fp p i r- i J: j ' J i r F F 1 — F i i Far ab ' ive the river winding, Midst the mountains grand — Stands old Normal, dear to students Far thruout the land. CHORUS. Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg Normal, Up on Normal Hill. Years to come shall find us ever True to Bloomsburg still. 20 t.LBADEN. ' 17 Far and wide tho we may wander, Still our hearts are true — To our hilltop Alma Mater We our pledge renew. — Cho. Ever seaward Susquehanna, Never resting flowj Ever upward, striving, climbing. Onward Bloomsburg goes. — Cho. CLASSES FNAPSHOTS Class of 1917 OFFICERS : President - - J. Frank Brink Vice President - Hope Dennis Treasurer - - William U. Ki-ller Recording Secretary Ruth Smith Corresponding Secretary Alice Snvder CLASS MOTTO : Veritas vincit. CLASS COLORS : Maroon and White. CLASS FLOWER : American beauty Rose. 24 Class Officers J. FRANK BRINK VM. r. KELLER ALICE SNYDER JUNIOR DRAMA Junior Drama v[ N THE 19th of June, 191G, we gave our Junior Drama, Barbara Frietchie. It was indeed a fitting (Itn climax to the work of our Junior year. Barbara Frietchie was written by Clyde Fitch, and is con- sidered one of the best plavs that he has ever written for the legitimate stage. It is a tragedy, a story of the Civil War. Coming, as it did, at a time when our country appeared to be on the verge of war with Mexico, it profoundly impressed the minds of its audience. It portrays Barbara as a voung southern girl, the belle of her town. A regiment of northern troops with Captain Trumbull as its commander is stationed at Hagerstown. Of course, the inevitable happens. The Union officer falls in love with the beautiful Barbara, who for him refuses her former lover, a young Confederate, Jack Negley. In a battle near Frederick, Barbara ' s brother inadvertantly shoots and kills Captain Trumbull. Barbara herself is dramatically shot by Jack who has become insane. After the curtain had fallen on the last act, Trumbull and Negley with clasped hands stepped before the curtain, while Barbara bearing the flag stood between them ; thus typifying the final reunion of the North and South. The orchestra played the Star Spangled Banner, and the play was finished. We feel justly proud of our Drama, as we consider it to be one of the best ever put upon the Normal stage. We feel that its success is due not only to th- skill and remarkable talent of the cast, but also to the untiring efforts of our coach. Miss Fiske. It was her unusual ability to make each character ive the part he played, that produced such striking results. We are proud of our drama, proud of each member of the cast, and immeas- urably thankful to Miss Fiske. The cast of characters is as follows : Mr. Frietchie, a gentleman of the south Ervin Hobbs Arthur Frietchie, his son Clyde Luchs Barbara, his daughter Martha Dean Col. Negley Stuart Button Jack Negley, his son Russell Ramage Sally Negley, his daughter Dorothy Miller Sue Royce Arline Nyhart Edgar Strong Ralph Kindig Laura Royce Grace Davis Dr. Hal Bovd Herman Wiant Mammy Lu Mary Kahnv Mrs. Hunter Evalyn Quinney Edward Trumbull J- Frank Brink Sergt. Perkins Clarence Hodgson Fred Geliwex ( Union deserters in the ( Harry Derr Tim Greene ( Confederate Army ( . . Burrell Swortwood ■ ' 7 Class Committees JEWELRY. W. Keller, Chairman E. Baden M. Brown M. Brvant STATIONERY. E. Richards, Chairman E. Jones B. Broadt M. Moss R. Belles ATHLETIC. H. Boyle, Chairman C. Hodgson M. Dean H. Watts R. Hodgson FLOWER. D. Decker, Chairman 0. Barall K. Beckley PENNANT. S. Williams, Chairman 1. Flaherty A. Richards BANNER. R. Belles, Chairman G. Lord N. Berlew SONGS AND YELLS. M. Dean, Chairman E. Williams M. Search L. Jones HAT. R. Kindig, Chairman H. Boyle E. Brobst MEMORIAL. S. Button, Chairman S. Wiant E. Williams H. McCarthy E. Quiuney ENTERTAINMENT. A. Cromis, Chairman M. Dean H. Dennis M. Kahny E. Hobbs INVITATION. R. Belles, Chairman M. Cromis M. Kcihny ■28 History ( JN THE fall of 1913, we gathered together at Normal, a group of some fifty young people. Soon after jj school started, we organized, and thus the Class of 1S)17 began its career. With this small band as a nu- V cleus, there was to be built up a class which would send forth a large number of teachers to help in the on- ward movement or better public schools. We .settled down to work, and the year passed rapidly. In our second year we were encouraged by the addition of new strength and talent. Our ability in ath- letics was shown by the fact that our basket-ball team defeated the Seniors and held the Juniors to close scores. In May the Class conducted a Contest in Expression, which gave it a chance to exhibit some of its talent before the eyes of the school. This was a great success, as some admirable work was done. When we returned as Juniors, we found that the addition of many new students gave a new impetus to our work, and an increased spirit of ambition and enthusiasm. Our work in the classroom has always been com- mendable. The Class held its own in athletics, the work of the girls being specially noteworthj-, as they gave their opponents a hard struggle in every contest. The result of the Indoor Track Meet was alnio.st unprecedented, as our girls captured the first place in every event, and also the .second place in every event but one. The liter- arv attainments of the class were shown in the Magee Contest in Composition and Expre.ssion in which all the prizes were won bj- Juniors. Our Junior drama, Barbara Frietchie , was an achievement of which the class may well be proud, and was pronounced by many competent critics the best production which this school has witnessed in years. The work of our final year gave us a feeling of increased responsibility and dignity. We lived up to the record of our former achievements in all lines of activity. Judging from what has been accomplished up to the pre.sent time, we feel safe in predicting that many of our highest aims and expectations will be realized, and that the Class of 1017 will bring honor to our Alma Mater. HISTORIANS. 29 Caution ! ENTLE READER, come, let the Obiter Truth, fiction and poetry to you relate Concerning our worthy class mates. A little truth you will find Recorded in these pages. Fiction is more prevalent. For whose authority We do not take responsibility. Poetry of all kinds If you read closely you will find. Mostly ver.se liber (because It is most up-to-date), still Here and there rare bits, Borrowed from writers old. More often however, rarer bits Prove the literary geniuses Which our cla-ss does hold. Tho you may think it bad We let it pass. We ' d like to have you note The large number of books Our class mates wrote. Count carefully those Who never allowed pleasure Their lessons to oppose. Note again, among the fair sex The vast amount of winning ways And tho.se who ne ' er let care Their smiling faces vex. One caution before you these pages peruse, Do not your mind or memory misuse By trying to believe All written here to be true. For such students and such geniuses As these pages declare to you We ne ' er expect to discover in our class ' Till long after our school days are passed. So read on, may you enjoy our pages, But we pray you, do not believe us such sages. HISTORY COMMITTEE. 30 GEORGIA F. ARNOLD. Dorranceton Normal Course V. Prest. Callie ; Drama 4 Basket Ball, Class 2. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 4 i ; Track 2. Mav Day 2 I ' d rather be small and shine, than be great and cast a shadow. WE ALL appreciated this favorite reply of Georgia ' s when reminded of her small stat- ure. Her shining quality was especially well known on her hall. In fact, she shone so brightly that many a night after ten o ' clock the hall teacher rapped : Lights Out. Shine on, O little star, we know he enjoys your light. Her activity was well shown in Y. W. C. A. and athletics. As chairman of the music committee of the a.s.sociation she was frequently seen selecting her favorite songs or seeking out the musically inclined girls of the .school. Her work in the gym needs no written description for we have all witnessed her playing the po.sition of forward on our class team. FLORENCE ATHERTON. Hunlocks Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. W. C. A. FLORENCE is one of the quiet shy kind, and it took us a long time to get acquainted with her, but when we finally succeeded, we found her to be a ' wide-awake, useful girl. She is very studious, enjoys her work, and wastes little time. Probaljly the course in agriculture will especially appeal to Florence, for she has always been fond of farming aiid gardening. She is a very efficient Y. VV. C. A. worker, and has served on her committee with cred- it. She is always dependable, and faithful to her duty. She is very fond of her Model School work, and there is no doubt that teaching is the profe.s.sion for which she is suited. We believe that we shall hear of her at some future time as teacher of agriculture in a Normal School. 31 MILDRED AVERY. Meboopany Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A.; Class Sec. 1. Billy Of the Mehoopanite Trio, Mildred is the first member, Which with the Wiant Brothers And a few others Joined our class when it was most tender. MILDRED immediately entered the cla.ss spirit thru her work as class secretary. We expect her to become a true Herbartian teacher, for she firmly endorses Herbart ' s theory that all .study should be centered about Histor_ - and Biography. As a result of her intimate acquaintance with historical characters, we look forward with pleasure to reading her book entitled .A Contemporary History of Famous New England Men. What more the future will bring for Mildred, we cannot say. She looks demure, modest, meek. But in her eye there ' s fire. And woe is he, who all unknown, Happens to rouse her ire. ' ' ELLA BADEN. Hazleton Hazleton H. S. Normal Course ; Vice Pres. Philo.; Class Artist. THIS smiling little bird of Paradise has the laugh that counts. Even late at night it counted. Ella is noted for her cheery disposition and is always on hand to help her neighbors. Nothing daunts her, save Science Hall. Then she may be heard to explain, never tell me. It is little wonder that she has a ho.st of distingtiis icd friends, for her delightful person- ality, cheery disposition, and contagious laugh, captivate all, for Ella believes in — Laugh and the world laughs with you. Cry and you cry alone. It is to Ella that we are indebted for the splendid cuts in the Year Book. 32 MARY ELIZABETH BAKER, Bloomsburg Bloomsburj; H. S. ; Normal Course ; Philo. MARY came to us in our Junior year and has ever been one of our popular girls. We are all verj ' fond of her. Why should we be ? She can laugh as easily as anyone, and, moreover, never gets peeved. She has one po.sse.ssion of which she is very proud — her hair. Why ? Because it is red ? Perhaps some would call it golden brown, and others auburn, but the fact remains ! That brings us to wonder who calls it golden brown — perhaps — well, her sister. One of Mary ' s accomplishments is her abi lity to drive a car, but be prepared for the worst if she takes you for a ride. Her best work along this line was to spin around B. S. N. S. twice at a thirty mile clip. Her favorite subjects were of a biological nature. Thus we do not have to stretch our imaginations far to see her teaching Biology in a large (?) school, such as Gettysburg or Lehigh. MARGARET BARNUM, West Berwick W. B. H. S. ; Normal Course ; Philo ; Magee Contest. MARGARET is a rather quiet girl, and seems to enjoy being by herself. She comes on the trolley and is con.sequently quite often late for first class in the morning. She has no time for the boys. She thinks they are a nuisance and only in the way. However, Margaret is an earnest student, and has done some very good work in .school. She is fond of the study of English and was one of those who took part in the Magee Contest in her Junior year. Because of her thotful, quiet Yays and earnest endeavor, we expect to see Margaret in the near future, one of West Berwick ' s best teachers. OTIS BARRALL. Nanticoke Nanticoke H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie. ODIE ODIE is a hard, industrious worker, and is especially noted for his inventive ability and constructive genius. Ask him about his microscope and its lenses. He is also a hard worker in the Manual Training Department. He is a favorite with the squirrels in the grove, and has them all trained. Odie has a me- chanical bent of mind that leads him into many enterprises. He loves Trig, and Solid, and is a shark in Danny ' s department. If there is anything in quiet determination and grit, Otis will surely get there. KA ' IHERINE BECKLEY. Nanticoke Nanticoke H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie. beck KATHERINE is full of spirit and ambition. She .seems to be fond of one Andy for she constantly sings, Carry me back to ole V irginy. Beck might easily become another Charlie Chaplin for she delights her friends with countless stunts and humorous accomplishments. She is sweet of disposition She is loving, wise and kind. She is full of true affection. She cannot be defined. 34 LURA BEEHN. Newfoundland Normal Course ; Vice Pres. Callie ; Y. W. C. A. LURA is one of those sweet tempered girls whom everyone loves. She is a thoro student, alwavs doing her work well. If Lura has anything to do you will always find her in her place — even in the parlor Sunday evenings with Allen. Lura is a very enthusiastic worker in Callie, and her work is to be highly commended. Her ability in oratory is enjoyed and ajipreciated by many. The Y. W. C. A. has received much benefit from her active work and willingness to render service. S. DAYTON BEISHLINE, Bendertown Medical Prep. Course. SAM Learning sets heavily upon his brow. THIS deep thinker and profound reasoner was born in the pretty town of Bendertown. His words are few, but carry weight. His scientific ability is unque.- tioned. His great ambition is to become an M. D. Here is one whose thots never touch upon the fairer sex, but whose countenance teems with intelligence and whose sturdy form contains a ' heart as far from fraud as earth from heaven. ' Sam ' s chief interest has been in the Biological Department. His careful and faithful work there won for him a po.sition as assistant in the department. Mr. Beishline is sure to make his mark in the world. We wish him the best of luck in all that he undertakes. HARRIET M. BELL, Ashley Wilkes-Barre High School. Normal Course. Philo ;— Drama 4. SHE ' S a very stately creature And most dignified in feature, Altho she ' s just as jolly as can be. ' There ' s a twinkle in her eye. When a certain boy goes by Who answers to the name Leslie. She is said to be ambitious And we know she ' s quite officious. She can argue, act and vocalize. The the boys .so often tease her They can never quite displease her And they all fall for her mischievous eyes. RUPERT BELLES, Benton Benton H. S. Normal Course. Callie ; Y. M. C. A.. Class Track 4. STEVE. STEVE, as he is generally known, is a quiet, undemonstrative voung man. When teased, all he will .say is, Gwan, quit your kiddin, and then smile. All he asks is a couple of books, some apples, a cigar and a certain young lady from where he hails, and he is happy. He is a fini.shed product of the Benton Summer School, and having taught before, his teaching in the Model School is one long sweet hour of bliss. He is one of our brightest and best young men and is well liked by all. 36 EFFIE BENSCOTER. Peckville Blakely High Schdol ; Xoriiu.l Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. LFFIE is one of the most popular girls in the class. She is noted for her extreme pitty and never breaks a rule. She is often found giving words of warning and advice to her erring and thotless friends. She is generous and kind-hearted, and the plea of the unfortunate always calls fcjrth a heart. ' response from her. One of her favorite amusements is dancing, at which she is very proficient. She is very studious and spends most of her .study hour doing Virgil and writing Model School plans. She is always planning for the welfare of her young Modelites. In fact, she has confessed that they even haunt her in her dreams Her friends often find her very absent-minded, but this is probably due to the fact that her thots are with those at home or with .someone in another school about forty miles away. We all love Effie and feel that a girl .so sweet and sincere, as we know her to be, could not have chosen more wisely in the selection of a profes.sion. MILDRED G. BERLEW. West Pittston West Pittston H. S. Normal Course ; Track, Callie Drama, 3, 4; Vice President ;Y. W. C. A, President, 4 3 ; Delegate to Eagles Mere, 3. MIL ' S the girl with the smile you know, And she lives on Paradise. It ' s the smile that doesn ' t cost a cent But it ' s worth most any price. When there ' s work to do for the V. W. That smile and Mil never ]jart. But the work is done with a smile and a song That comes from a willing heart. Mil uses many comparisons in her humorous conversations. She frequently compares her B. S. N. S. friends with members of the animal kingdom, but we all know that she does not mean it, and will soon repent it. Ah, would that I had more time— more space, But I ' ll sum it up and say That Mil ' s the biggest, truest girl On Paradise to-day. NORA BERLEW. Orange Normal Course ; Callie. HERE is a girl who loves to play a joke on some one, also she is one who is able to take a joke played on her. It is her chief pursuit to keep her chum in an uproar, How- ever, she is not only gay, but has another side, which is necessary for anyone to hive in order to truly succeed. Nora is a worker. This is shown by the fact that she has re- ceived honorable mention in the Science Department. But here is hoping, Nora, that you go on thru life laughing, joking, and w-orking. MARY BITLER, Pottsgrove Potlsgrove H. S ; Xorinal Course ; Callie ; Y. W. C. A. MARY Bitler is a girl who is always willing to do what she can to help others. She never refuses to do what she is asked and always does it to the best of her ability Mary is quite an artist, and is often found making posters or painting pictures for her friends. She is al.so a fine penman. She is very fond of dancing and crocheting. In fact, there is very little which this ver.satile girl does not do. She is very quiet and seems hard to get acquainted with, but when you know her, you will find her very jolly and congenial. Mary expects to specialize in penmanship and art, and we shall some day find her oc- cupying an attractive position as supervisor of these subjects. 38 RUTH BOWER, Berwick West Berwick H. S.; Normal Course. UTH is a hard and earnest worker. She entered our Junior year with something like seven conditions, but whenever asked, said she was not busy. Ruth pays no atten- tion whatever to men in general, but to one man in particular —O, my ! He ' s all right, Ruth, as everyone in the class of ' Ki will affirm. Ruth will make her mark in the teaching profession ; although it is probable that her profession in a few years may not be teaching. When teaching, Ruth imagines she looks stern. She claims that she has but to scowl at the children, and they become as quiet as mice. R HUGH BOYLE. Coleraine. Normal Course ; President Philo 4 ; Class Basket-ball, Foot-ball Scrubs, 1, 2, 3 ; Varsity, 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Track, 4. bovle Happy am I, from care I ' m free ! Why aren ' t they all contented like me? BOYLE was never known to hurry. He may usually be found roaming thru the halls. Every night at eight he retires and is .seen no more until breakfast. Then he ajipears leisiuely strolling into the dining room fourteen and one-half minutes after. The Beechnut Company thot of establishing a wholesale house in Bloomsburg for the benefit of Boyle, but somehow their plans have never materialized. He is so fond of cakes that he has considered quite serioush- leaving the teaching pro- fession to take up that of a Baker. 39 J FRANK BRINK. Benton Benton H. S. ; Normal Course ; Callie Drama 3, 4 ; Y. M. C. A. Treasurer ; Delegate to Northfield 3 ; Class President ; Junior Drama ; Foot Ball Scrubs 3; Varsitv 4 ; Baseball Varsity 3 ; Class Baseball Captain 2 ; ClilSs Basketball 4 ; Class Track 2, 3, 4. FRANK ' S popularity is shown by the fact that he is president of our class, and also by the long list of school activities in which he is engaged. Despite the fact that he has been engaged in many outside activities, he is verj ' studious and always does well in his classes. As is necessary for the balancing of any normal man ' s life, Frank is very fond of the fairer sex, and he is especially fond of t.iking hikes whenever the weather is favorable. Varied as has been his career, he has gained the reputation of giving his best to each task in which he is engaged always filling his office as class president with dignity and trustworthiness, and doing commendable work in athletics, Y. M. C. A. service, and in the classroom. BER ' IHA BROADT, Hazleton Ha .letoii H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. bert BERT is the dignified and neat young lady of our class, but oh ! what is under that dig- nified veneer. Never mind, Bert, we expect big things from you along the teaching line, until Hazleton claims you for a more responsible job. Bertha is a studious inmate of Paradise Alley, and never needed to be squelched more than once in a night. Nevertheless, she was always a conscientious zoology worker, and her love for the beautif ul will always be remembered by her friends. Girls may come and girls may go, But there ' ll be none like Bertha. 40 ELVA BROBST. Sugarloaf NuremburR High School ; Normal Course ; V. Pres. Fhilo ; Y. W. C. A.; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4 ; Varsity Basketball 2, 3, and Varsity Capt. 4 ; Class Track 2, 3. BROBST THIS is Brobst, well known in the athletics of our school. She came here from the sweet town of Sugarloaf. She is ever ready to join a crowd and go skating, coasting, idancing, etc., and always in for a good time. She entered our class in its Sophomore year, and since then has worked hard and won for herself many friends. vShe is talented along musical lines, and is well known among the students for her vio- lin and mandolin playing. We feel sure that whatever her li fe ' s work may be, her untiring energy will bring her success. To know her is to love her. MARION BROWN. Forest City Forest City H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. meon Blessed is the man who invented sleep. — Anon. THIS fair maiden came to B. S. N. S. in the Junior year of our class. Her favorite expression is, I tell you I ' m killed with work, but still she finds plenty of time to sleep. When an examination in Physics or Chemistry is over, she is heard to say, I know I won ' t make forty, but on getting her paper she generally has a 90 or 95. She loves the name of Jack, and that accounts for the numerous letters she receives from Lehigh. A winsome face, a rosy cheek, A gentle smile when e ' er you pass ; A graceful form, a quiet way, lu all, a win.some little lass. 41 RUTH BROWN. Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. brownie AFTER spending a jear at Wyoming Seminary studying Domestic Science, Ruth decided to become a teacher. Therefore, she packed her grip, and came to join the class of ' 17. Ruth spends her summers in the pretty little town of Skinner ' s Eddy, and methinks some- times her faraway expression during the winter might be tracei to thit fair hiralet. Between spells of profound meditation upon the charms of country life, Ruth finds time to do a large amount of work for the Y. W. C. A. As chairman of the Devotional Committee, she has provided many pleasant and profitable Sunday evenings for us. GUY BRUNSTETTER. Orangeville Normal Course ; Philo ; Class Base ball, 1, 2, 3 ; Class Basket ball, 2, 3, 4,— Captain 3 ; Class track, 1, 2, 3, 4— Captain 1. brunny Do not allow his German name to frighten you. He didn ' t inherit the fighting qualities of his ancestors in Europe. On the contrary, you will find Brunny to be a very pleasant fellow. He has been one of the most actii,-e members of our class, especially in athletics. During the out-door meet of our baby year he tied for second place in the mile run, thereby helping us to get a number of points quite exceiitional for our first year. He resides in Orangeville along the famous B. . S. lines, and he often races the train to Bloomsburg — just for exercise As a student, we consider Brunny among the best in the class altho his hours for study are limited on account of his coming so far to school. 42 MYRTLE ELIZABETH BRYANT, Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Wyo. Seni.; Normal Course ; Y. W. C. A.; Callie Drama 4. A merry heart lives long. MYRTLE is quite romantic and is the most prominent love dreamer of our class. Be- sides this, she is also a noted elocutionist and is now learning how to sing the scale, but as yet, can get no farther than Re. We must not give you the wrong impression of Myrtle for she is really serious, esiieciallj- when it comes to the question : Which one shall I take ? The Class of ' 17 have appreciated Myrtle ' s dramatic ability and wish her success in her further work along that line. Her plea.sing personality has found its w.iy into many hearts. LEROY BUCK, Rupert Bloomsbiirg H. S.; Normal Course. LEROY is a quiet sort of fellow who can always be found studying in the library. Last year he graduated from the Bloomsburg High School and entered our class with a large number of others. He lives in some little village below Bloomsburg, that has not yet been placed on the map. One of his aims is to do this. Leroy is quite diligent in preparing his lessons, especially his plans for teaching. Sel- dom does he get any red marks on them. He has been a well-behaved lad in that he never gets a case, hut of course no one knows how long he will hold this reputation. 43 May Day Drama; STUART C. BUTTON, SpringvilU. Hop Bottom H. S.; Normal Course ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet ; President Callie, Drama 3 Junior Drama ; Captain Class Track 3, 4. button BUTTON entered our class in the Spring Term of ' 15. He is a voracious eater— a second Hungry Sara. His room-mate, Keller, is often aroused from his slumbers by the groans of Button, who is suffering an attack of indigestion. However, his appe- tite does not interfere with his work. Button ' s favorite subject is Biology and on account of his proficient work in this de- partment, he received a position as general assistant, which he retained thruout his Junior and Senior years. The only thing that can move Button is a pretty girl, but even then he needs en- couragement. Callie and the Y. M. C. A. would suffer materially without Stuart, for he is a very active member in both organizations. He is a loyal worker for our class, which is shown by the fact that he was chosen captain of the outdoor track team in our Junior Year. MARGARET CALEY, Wanamie New Port Twp. Central H. S ; Normal Course ; Philo. MARGIE MARGARET, altho she has spent two years at Normal, has never learned to laugh properly. Instead of a modest, ladylike, gentle laugh, she gives forth a strange tee hee. ' During our feeds she always took part in the program. There we heard the oldest and newest songs, some musical and some far from musical. One evening she was delivering a crow solo, when suddenly her audience faded away and Margaret found herself obliged to play hostess in someone else ' s room and entertain a Faculty member. In spite of her extraordinary musical ability, she is fond of Domestic Science. We feel sure if her lot falls among pans and kettles or in the grades, her usual happy faculty of doing the right thing at the right time will bring her distinction. 44 HARRY I. CHALFIN. Odessa. Russia Normal Course and Latin-Scientific Course ; Callie ; Y. M. C. A. His Sniile is a Fortune. HARRY I. Chalfin was born in Odessa, Russia, about the year 1S91. He came to the United States about the year 11111 and the following year entered the cla.ss of li)17 in the freshman year. Harry is one of those fellows who is always glad to lend a helping hand to a freshman. He is very studious and is very fond of carrying around books and pencils. His favorite subject is Zoology, and Harry takes great pride in doing his work for the Department of Biology very thoroughly. By looking at his picture you can see that he has a mind of his own and will some day make his mark in the world. We have hopes that some day Harry will be a great doctor, and will do as much with his smile and cheerful ways in curing the sick, as he will with pills and powders, Harry attended the Government School in Ode.ssa before coming here. While he has been here he has shown that he is a great thinker, lik e many others from his country. We hope that his life will be as successful as it has been here at Normal, and we wish him the best of luck in all that he undertakes. LOOMIS CHRISTIAN.. Lopez Lopez H. ,S.; Medical Prep. Course ; Philo ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet ; Class Track 3, 4. WHEN Loomis came to Normal, he was a shy lad with only one friend, his cornet. However, he soon formed many friendships and finally by employing a process of elimination he centered his utmost attention on Jane. Loomis was not only interested in the opposite sex, but he also devoted much time and energy to Y. M. C. A. work. His activity along this line is one of the things by which we shall remember him. He has been an earnest student while at Normal. We expect him to continue to be successful in the profession which he has chosen. 45 MARX COHEN. Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; Pbilo Drama 3, 4 ; Class Track 3 ; Scrub Football 3. WHEN Cohen first came here he had no reason to be homesick, for with him came the whole Wilkes-Barre bunch to remind him of his high school days. He soon be- came accustomed to Normal life and soon entered into active class and society work. One of his chief talents is public speaking which brot him a place in both Philo dramas. Some people do not have the courage to say what they think. Here is a fellow who does. For details ask a member of the solid geometry class. He seems to have been an excellent member for grievance committees as he has served on .several. We believe that Cohen intends to take up nursing after he has graduated, as he is now taking care of a little freshman ! HELEN CONAHAN. Beaver Brook Hazle Township H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. t ' ONNY is always found in a merry mood. Judging by her picture you might think V that she is not capable of smiling, but the fact is that Conny is seldom seen ONNY is always found in a merry mood, that she is not capable of smiling, but tl without an irre.sistable, infectious smile. Conny is usually found roaming thru the halls wondering what stunt to perform next. Whenever anything novel or exciting occurs on the hall, you may be sure that you will find her in the midst of it. One of her favorite pastimes is dancing, and we often see her in the gym giving an authoritative demonstration of the latest steps. vShe is very ambitious and we expect to hear of her in the near future as Miss Cona- han, our Physics teacher. Laugh and the world laughs with you. 46 MOLLIE CORCORAN, Plains St. Marys ' H. S.; Normal Course ; Pliilo. MOLLIE has a vivacious and cheery disposition which has won her many friends and which stands her in good stead in the turbulent times of our school life here. She is always ready to extend a heljiing hand to a friend in need. There is an old max- im which says : Nobody loves a fat man, but Mollie can readily prove that there is an exception to every rule. Mollie has a dislike for the cold-blooded vertebrates, for when things go wrong the worst she can say is O Fish ! ' . MARGARET COX, Centralia Normal Course ; Philo Drama 4. coxie Speak freely what you think. AND truly so does Coxie. She will not be ruled by many. Coxie always .says vhat she thinks and votes how she pleases. She can tell any Normal news you may wish to know, concerning matters of the past three years, whether public or private. As an ambitious, hard working girl, we will recommend our classmate Cox in any work she may take U]). ■47 ALLEN L. CROMIS, Washingtonville Normal Course ; Callie Drama 3 ; Second Year Contest ; Y. M. C. A. Secretary ; Delegate to Princeton; May Day Drama 3 ; Class Treas. 3 ; Scrub Football 2, 3. 4 ; Class Baseball 3; Class Track 2, 3, 4, Captain 2 ; Editor Obiter ; Faculty Honor. AS you see, Allen ' s home town is Washingtonville. As an all around student and an enthusiastic worker, he entered our class in its second year. He can discuss with marvelous fluidity of speech, any subject which may come up. When in earnest one does not need to strain their hearing apparatus to hear him, in fact we are tempted to say — His voice is very, very low. And when he starts to speak or sing. The tempest howls, the winds they blow, Likewise the echoes ring. But I ' m afraid there is no choice, We ' ll give you credit, it is some voice. We admire Allen for his uprightness, straightforwardness, capacity for doing work and for his contribution toward perpetuating the case spirit. Allen has been very active in Y. M. C. A. and society work. He also did excellent work on the track for his cla.ss, but the final and perhaps his greatest work has been the perfecting of this Year Book of which we are so proud. MARIE CROMIS, Washingtonville Musical Course ; Callie , Y. V. C. A. MARIE is well known on the halls for her love of argument. She is a close and inter- ested ob.server of all sports though she herself rarely takes an active part in them. Callie Societv has been the grateful benefitee as the result of her ardent work in mu- sical lines. She always has a genial smile which has won her many friends who wish her great success in her musical career. 48 ISABEL CURRY. Plains Sacred Hearts Academy ; Normal and College I ' rep. Course ; V. Pres. Philo ; Drama 4. issy ISSY has been here three years. She c nne to us from the summer resort of Plains. Altho it has been hard to convince the peo))le here of its prominence, she has fought bravely for it and we predict for her a future devoted to the cause of Womm Suffrage. She has plenty of class spirit and isn ' t afr.dd to use it either in class meetings or sports. This .same abundant spirit has won for her many society honors, and for our class, good work. Issy ' s good nature and congenial ways have brot her into touch with the whole Blooms- burg life. She is deeply interested in class, espedall)- in French class, and sometime we may hear of her as Mademoiselle Currie. GRACE DAVIS, Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Junior Drama ; Philo Drama 4. PERPETUAL motion may never be discovered, but Grace furnishes us with a good sub- stitute. She is always on the go. Despite this tendency in school subjects, she does not allow it to interfere with her outside work, as Grace always finds plentv of time to engage in other activities, dramatics especially. She can exercise her brain even faster than her tongue, and that is saying a good deal. With all the vim and enthusiasm that she puts into everything, she works for the best interests of Bloomsburg Normal. 49 MARTHA BLANCHARD DEAN, Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre Institute ; Normal Course ; Philo Drama, 3, 4 ; Y. W. C. A. ; Junior Drama ; Class Basket Ball, 3, 4 ; Captain, 3 ; Girls ' Varsity Basket Ball, 3, 4 ; Class Track, 3 ; Captain, 3. THIS is the member of our class that does things. We would be a slow bunch with- out her. Mart has pep and lots of it. In our Junior year as Captain of our Girls ' Basket Ball team, she organized an effective team. The Senior Girls won the cup from us by the narrow margin of one point, and much of the credit for this is due to Mart. Thru her untiring efforts we were able to crushingly defeat the class of ' IG in the Girls ' Track Meet. Not only is she prominent in athletics, but also in class and .society matters. Many an enjoyable evening have we spent in Philo Hall listening to her read. Last fall she played a character part in the Philo Drama with unusual success. In this year ' s Philo cast she had a prominent part. But those who saw our Mart play the leading role in Barbara Frietchie last spring will not soon forget her. Her work was .said to be the best ever done on this .stage. Brilliant, talented, versatile, as she is, her friends are many. May she always te as successful as she has been here. DOROTHY DECKER, Mehoopany Normal Course ; Philo Drama, 4 ; Y. W. C. Class V. Pres. 1, 2 A. Cabinet, 4; May Day, ; Second Year Contest. 1,3; Class Track, 3 ; dot ' MEHOOPANY ! Where is that ? It has taken Dorothy four long years trying to ex- plain where she lives, and has never quite succeede d. Dot has had many distinguished cases. Why, one even became a Faculty member. You can hear Dot sometime before she comes into view, but when she does arrive she is ready and willing to do all she can to helji you. As for Dorothy ' s future, we hesitate to say, but we have a feeling that her eyes are directed toward the smoky city. 50 EUGENE DELANEY, Avondale West Nanticoke H. S.; Normal Course ; I ' hilo ; Varsiiy Foot B-ill 4 ; Class Base Ball 2, 3. pudge. r)UDGE is one of the most quiet fellows in the dormitory, that is, when he is asleep. I While awake he always has a deep, merry lauj;h. If you should ask him what his favorite study is, he would at once answer, Zoology. This season Pudge came before the eyes of the school in foot ball. Altho it was his first year out, he made th? varsity. He was noted for his end runs and line plunges. When he once started thru the line, it took several fellows to stop him. Like .so many people from Luzerne county, he has been quite active in politics. During our recent election he canvassed votes for Butch McDevitt. Notwithstanding McDevitf s defeat we understand that Pudge with the cooperation of D. F. Mulligan has high hopjsftr nineteen hundred and twentv. HOPE DENNIS. BloomsWg Normal and College Prep. Course ; Philo Drama 3, 4 ; Y. W. C. A.; Vice Pres. of Class 3, 4 ; Class Basket Ball 2, 3, 4, Captain 2 ; Class Track 2. HOPE may well be termed the charter member of our class as she entered the first year Model .school and has come on thru to .senior dignity with colors flying. Al- ways a good student she has, at the same ti me, taken her place in the various ac- tivities of the school, case-ing included, and the array of importances following her name is but a slight indication of her ability and popularity. Her quiet, modest wa s, com- bined with a true love of fun and ajJiireciation of a good joke, have won for her a place in the heart of every one who knows her. We appreciate Hope for her work for the class, .society, and athletics, but most of all we love her for her own sweet sake ' and in parting offer Hoddie ' s toast Here ' s Hope ! 51 G. HARRY DERR, LairdsvUle Normal Course ; Philo Pres.; Drama 4 ; Junior Drama ; Varsity Football 2, 3, 4 ; Class Baseball 2,3, Captain 3 ; Scrub Basketball 3, 4 ; Class Track 2, 3 ; Pres. B. D. C. 4. HARRY is one of the two students in the class from Lycoming County. He came to Normal in the fall of ' 14, From the first he was interested in athletics, and for three years has held a place on the Varsity football team where he has done much creditable playing. Derr has also been active in class athletics, and is always willing to do all that he can for the success of the class in its athletic endeavors. He is also a very active society worker, and because of his interest and ability, he was made president of Philo in his Junior year. He was chosen in his Senior year for a lead- ing part in the Philo. Drama, and played his part exceptionally well. Harry has a great supply of ambition and is especially noted for carrying thru to a successful finish anything that he undertakes. LOUISA DIEFFENBACHER, DutcK Hill Normal Course. LOUISA Dieffenbacher, the one and only one of her kind ever seen at Bloomsburg Nor- mal. To be sure, she belongs to the genus Preacher, but is a species all her own. We take Louisa too much for granted, but when we come to think of her we find that she is very essential to all of us. She is an excellent student, and has set a high standard for her class. Here ' s Louisa so quiet and staid, But a very good record she has maLle, Always busy ; a friend that is true. We wish, Louisa, good luck to you. 52 ELSIE DUNLAP, Mountain Top Fairview H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; V. W. C. A. MOUNTAIN Top can well be proud of the fact that Dunny is its representative, for she has proven herself a friend in need to nianj- of her associates, and her personality is decidedly pleasing to all who know her. She is noted for her original wit and funny sayings and she always has a crowd of girls about her sending them into peals of laughter. Nevertheless, she is a conscientious stu- dent and can always be relied on in time of need A friend in need is a friend indeed. MABEL DYMOND, Orange Normal Course ; Callie. THERE are some people whom we can read pretty well, but Mabel is the only one of our acquaintance who expresses her likes and (especially) her dislikes by a red spot on the cheek. King.ston High School found no favor in Mabel ' s sight, so she left it and entered our class in its first year. She is a girl who works and works well, which has been proven by the fact that she has received honorable mention in the Science Department. Mabel, we are glad to have had you in our class. ETHEL EMMITT. Frosty Valley Buckhorn H. S,; Normal Course ; Philo. Thy modesty ' s a caudle to thy merit. LTHEL is another of the Kirls we must thank for helping to lay the foundation of our class. She came to us from Frosty Valley, but you would never think so, for she is not one bit frosty when you Ijecome acquainted with her; on the other hand she makes a very warm friend. She is very studious and does not believe in letting anything hinder her from preparing her lessons. Ethel likes nothing better than a good joke, except getting home at the week end. We all wish her success in her work, for we know she works hard and earnestly. SARA EMMITT. Frosty Valley Buckhorn H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. 5ARA, like her sister, was one of our charter members. She came into the class of ' 17 from the Buckhorn H. S. where she attained high honors in her class. Her motto is, Duty first, and we find that she follows this motto pretty closely, for she is always busy. The one thing above all others which Sara dislikes is low marks. We can always tell when she has made a grade which is lower than she would like it to be, for she will never tell what it is. She is preparing to be a teacher, but we do not expect her to go very far from Frosty Valley, because to her there is no place quite like that. However, we expect to see her do good work where ever she goes. 54 EMILY ENTERLINE, TurbotvilU Normal Course ; Callie Drama 4. Her ways are va -.s of pleasantness and peace. LMILY is very quiet. She is seldom found out in a bunch of girls, but is instead in her room reading a magazine. Altho she is so quiet and sedats she has one sweet, pleasing disposition. Her smile is alwa5 ' s bright and contagious. We will allow Emily a few years in which to teach school, but we feel that by far more of her time will be spent with one special. BESSIE EVANS, Rendham Normal Course ; Philo ; Class Basket Ball, 2. BESSIE is noted for her talkativeness, and her love of society, tennis, and the movies. She is usually found in the midst of a jolly crowd which she is doing her best to en- tertain by virtue of her loquacity. Whenever and wherever you meet her, she al- ways has something intere.sting to tell you. She is always in a good humor, and does not take life too seriously. Altho her hair is a bright auburn, she has a mild and pleasant di sposition. Judging from her popularity, we do not believe that she is destined to become an old maid school teacher. Nevertheless, since she has had four years of professional training, we feel sure that our little friend will carry on her chosen work in such a way that we shall all be proud of her. 55 MELBA EVANS, Blakely Blakely H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A.. Cabinet. mel GOOD natured and jolly is Melba. Her room is a favorite place to go after an evening of hard work and usually sounds of rippling laughter may be heard coming from there. Melba is quite a busj ' person and may be heard any hour of the day saying, I shall rush. Her favorite sport is football. During her senior year while attending the game, if some one should ask what was lost when the team got a penalt ' , Melba would invariably answer, Miles. We cannot predict as to Melba ' s future occupation, as she changes her mind so often — but, then, that ' s a woman ' s privilege. HESTER FAUS. Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Philo, AGNES Maust— Ah ! come on ! Hester Fans — My goodness, girl, what do you think this is ? I haven ' t gotten my Latin yet ! This is the way Hester used to talk, but .since entering Normal ,all signs of her being a grind have disajipeared. She is an all-around good sport, representing one hundred pounds of heart, brains, and fat. It is Hester ' s ambition to go West after completing her course here, and teach the little folks their numbers. Success to you, Hester. 56 MARY FISHER. Bloomsburg Mainville H. S-; Normal Course ; Philo. LVERYONE likes Mary. Althougli she hailed originally from the country, no one would ever guess it. She has had quite a number of cases — just ask her about them ! I was going to sav Marv is not brilliant, yet consider, and you will di.scover that she was one of the few who finished Zoology in her Junior year and did not have her sweet .slumber at night disturbed by the harrowing thoughts of bugs and vinegar gnats during her Senior year. I love the name of Mary, Gentle and sweet, not airy. IRENE FLAHERTY. Wilkes-Barre Normal Course ; Philo. IRENE joined our ranks from Wilkes-Barre, the only place around, as she says. She 1 is full of funds and does not hesitate to make known her views wheu asked to do so in class or class meeting. . . .1 i n i Irene possesses a wonderful musical talent, and very often airs her voice on the hall b} attempting to sing, Tie your Little Dog Outside. From a glance in her room, on; could easily tell that Irene was a star at stenciling. In the future we expect to see her as the renowned author of a boak entitled, Sixteen Diilerent Ways to Work Physics Problems. ' ' AGNES FREW. BUkely Blakely H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. dee AGNES is a carefree person who absolutely refuses to worry about anything, because, she says, it breaks you down. She is right on hand when the visiting teams arrive and immediately classifies the fel- lows as clever. stunning or by some original adjective. Agnes roomed in North Hall her first year, but life was too quiet there so she joined the ranks of those mischievious fourth floor girls. She delights in cheering the home- sick with, There is Someone More Lonesome than you. Dee expects to teach for a long, long time, but she is interested in Bucknell — per- haps it is Colgate, no, methinks it is Mt. Herman. Really we do not know, it may be any- one of these or all three. SARAH GARRISON, Bloomsburg Bloonisburg H. S.; Normal Course. SARAH was a shining light in High School and bids fair to be one at Normal, since Pro- fessor Albert entrusted to her one day a Junior Class in Geography. As far as we could learn she made good and was able to answer all questions. Sarah will make a good teacher and a country school would be lucky to obtain her. She has musical ability, but to our regret, the violin has not been much in evidence the past year. If at any time the children should become restless in school, perhaps this musi- cal ability may be of some aid in quieting them ; in short, there is nothing better than a violin concert for calming troubled spirits. 58 LILLIAN OLIVE GENSEMER. Bloomsburg BlooinsburK II. S.; Normal Course. lillie Laugh and the world laughs with you, growl and you growl alone. YES, Lillie can laugh. Just say something with hardly a glimmer of humor in it and she will show vou She can even laugh when everyone else is scared to death of an Agriculture Quiz. She always .sees the funny side of life while most are trying to find something to growl about. It is a fine quality, Lillie ' It has often been wondered why Lillian never had a she never had an admirer ? Oh, no high school she met a certain Maf. haps never will. But that sounds serious. Therefore, our best wishes are for your surcess in the future, what ever y ou may undertake. case at school. Is it because I one like her would not be left hke that. Whjii at A romance was started,— has not yet ended, per- RAYMOND GETTY. Catawissa Catawissa H. S.; Normal Course ; Varsity Football 4. A quiet kind of fellow Of whom it may be said, He has something more than nonsense Lying underneath his head. It takes some time to get acquainted with this .student, but when you do, ou find him to be a fine fellow. He is a quiet earnest student always ready to do his work. It was such spirit that won him a place on the football team this year. Altho he seldom reached his home before seven or eight o ' clock, he was always out for practice. 59 J. CLAIRE GIFT. Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. CLAIRE inherits from her last name the gift of an abnormal power of memorizing, but a better one of forgetting, so she keeps pretty well balanced after all. She is very proud of her Dutch ancestors down in Snyder County, and when she gets old enuf, she is going to teach the little boys and girls their A, B, C ' s. Claire can also discuss the subject of hair dressing from A to Z, and we are sure that with all of these varied ac- complishments she will surely make good. THERESA D. GINLEY. Girardville Normal Course ; Philo. TESS Theresa D. A bright one is she If she keeps on trying She ' ll get a degree. forms with Rose and Clara a triumvirate rivaling that of Csesar, Crassus and For three years they have roamed the halls together. She is a good stu- dent, but this has not marred her jolly disposition. Tess is a fine example of the proverb, Laugh and grow fat, since she is goodly plump and always wears the glad smile. In her les.sons as everywhere else, she is what she is and nothing more, pretty, un- assuming and high spirited. 60 t T ESS 1 Pompey. FLORENCE MAY GREENER. Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Pliilo Drama 4 ; Basketball Sub. 4. A S spring draws near, And the snow flakes disappear, The cases blossom out And sit on the campus all about. From the scores of girls each year Steps forth some brave pioneer, Who announces far and wide, — ' Spring is here ! lay all old cases aside, Such a pioneer is our Florence. Altho a Freshman all the year We wonder if this spring Ted won ' t get greener. As guardian of the Faculty and a member of the famous Wilkes-Barre bunch, Flor- ence has proven herself not as green as her name might lead you to believe. Neither is she lacking in scholarly pursuits or school spirit. At almost any game Flor- ence ' s voice may be heard lustily shouting encouraging words to some player. Here we leave her with the hope that her spirit may never de.sert her. HELEN GREGORY, Wilkes-Barre Nicholson High School ; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet ; Eagles Mere Delegate 4. HFLEN entered our class in its Sophomore j ' ear. A jolly good-natured girl and never worries about anything, at least one never hears her complain. She is a member of the Y. W. C. A. Cabinet and chairman of the missionary com- mittee. Her greatest ambition is to become a .school teacher. We predict that Helen will teach for a few years, but as she is particularly fond of missionary work some day will become a missionary and take up her life ' s work in that broad field. When she is not otherwise engaged, you may find her in her room trying some new crochet design. We feel sure that what ever Helen ' s life work may be, her untiring energy will bring her success. A heart that beats true for all times and never fails. 01 ELLAMAE GRIMES. Light Street Normal Course ; Magee Contest 3. LLLAMAE ' S favorite pastime is reading and she is usually found in the library absorb- ing the contents of the latest magazine. She also %vatches the newspapers very faith- fully to find out all the news about Company I, down on the border. When she first came to Normal, she used to go home every night, but joy-riding on the B. S. soon lost its novelty for her, and now she stays in Bloomsburg. Ellamae is generally very studious unless she can find a story to read. She has already started upon her career as an authoress, and we invite your attention to her book which will appear at some future time under the title, A Messenger of the Air and Other Short Stories. ' ' She is also very fond of art, and we await eagerly the appearance of her masterpiece. She always applies herself to her tasks with a firmness of purpo.se and a mind which nothing can change. Continue as you have begun, Ellamae, and bring fame to the Class of ' 17. LENA GROSSMAN. Hazleton Hazletoii H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. len iiJ EN is one of the ( ptimists of our class. No matter what happened it always came Jj , out all right for her. When things went topsy turvy an 1 the world seemed upside down, Lena could be heard to say, I should worry. It was her optimism which buoyed her over the many little school storms of the year, with a smile that would not wear off, and so in all the big things of life, we hope that Lena may go on smiling and making others happy wherever she goes. Filled with the truest, noblest thoughts She could not be down cast. 02 BERTHA HACKER. Peekville Normal Course ; I ' hilo. Sweet promptings unto kindest deeds were in her very looks. BERTHA is loved by all who know her because of her gentle, winsome ways. .She is quite sedate and one might think her very quiet, but when you know her you di.scover you were wrong, for Bert is jolly and witty. No party is quite complete without Bert ' s wit. With much trouble we have at last discovered Bertha ' s hobby. It is quite uniqu e. We believe we have sufficient proof to be able to .state that Bertha Hacker has the most wonderful collection of SchralTt ' s spoons. How she secured them we are not permitted to say. ESTHER HO AG. Nescopeck Nescopeck H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. O, brown of eye and chestnut haired. This charming maiden shy. She does enjoy to sing and play In notes both low and high. And if for tennis you repine. Just call upon this maid sometime. ECKIe «C CKIE came in our midst three years ago and made an impression that can best be L described in Esther, 2-15. She is a thorough .student and an ever ready and yill- ing helper. Eckie proves by her actions that she Ihoroly believes in th: mixim, Laugh and the world laughs with you. We predict that in the not far-distant future she will,, as the Esther of old, be quesn over some king ' s dominion. 63 ERVIN A. HOBBS, La Plume Dalton H. S.; Normal Course ; President Callie ; Callie Drama, 3, 4 ; Junior drama ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, 4 ; Delegate lo Northfield, 3 ; Rusiness Manager of Year Book ; Scrub Foot Ball, 3 ; Varsity Foot Ball, 4; Class Basket Ball, 4 ; Class Track, 3 ; Class Honor. eph LRVIN, better known as ' Eph on the foot ball field, comes from the country near La Plume, Lackawanna count} ' , graduated from Dalton High School, entered Mans- field Normal and took second year work there. He decided that the course was too easy there so he entered our class in its Junior year. Altho Ervin is one of the most reserved and modest members of our class, he is one of the most active and earnest workers. He has won fame as a social leader, for the arrang- ing and executing of programs along that line. Let Hobbsdo it. Ervin also has shown splendid business qualities in the managing of the Year Book. His work in Y. M. C. A., Callie, and athletics must not be slighted. In fact Hobbs is an ardent worker in all the activities of the school that make for manhood. He has proven that it is not always the Farmer who has to take a back seat. Ask him about his book, Three Farmers in New York City. What maid could look into those eyes And not give vetit to deepest sighs. Or else behold him in a rage. The crowning glory of the stage. As Captain Valentine Brown He crowtied himself with great renown. York H. S. CLARENCE T. HODGSON, York Normal Course ; President Pliilo ; Junior Drama ; Pliilo Drama, 4 ; Varsity Foot Ball, 3, Captain, 4 ; Varsity Basket Ball, 3, 4 ; Varsity Base Ball, 3 . Class Track, 3. H ' hoddv [ODDY graduated from York High .School in 1910, and entered our class in the be- ginning of its Junior year. He soon showed his ability on the gridiron, in the capacity of quarter-back. He guided the Maroon and Lemon thru one of the most successful .seasons in the history of the school. Because of his e.sperience and ability at foot ball he was chosen captain for the follow- ing year, and led the team thru another successful season. He is an ardent student and stands high in his work. We predict great success for Hoddy because he has lots of Hope. We wonder why he ' s such a shark For if he grinds, he keeps it dark. At eventide he sallies out To study nature — Oh, no doubt. G4 RUTH HODGSON. Avoca Ncr.nal Course ; Y. V. C. A.; Philo ; Class Basket Ball 2, 3. hodge IN 1914 Hodgson came from the city of Avoca to spend three 5 ' ears at Normal. Since she has been here she has possessed great admiration for the letter B. Don ' t be alarmed gentle reader, B might stand for Bob, but it reall}- stands for Bloomsburg. Vou see she won it playing basketball. Her long suit is punctuality. Always on time. Was never known to mi.ss her break- fast more than once a day. If you do not believe it, watch for Betty coming from break- fast with her napkin in hand. We all sincerely hope Ruth will like her chosen profession and enjoy it for many years. KITTY HOYT. Jermyn Jermyn H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. THIS quaint little maid is one of ' 17 ' s earnest workers. She is always busy, but never too busy to give you one of her sweet and gentle smiles. Kittie is known for her quietness, but just talk about sunny Texas, and watch the broad smile appear. Well needs our class be considered fortunate, for it has in its midst a strong feminine char- acter, and we venture that whatever life work Kittie takes up, her untiring energy and earnestness will bring success. Smiles are the language of love. G5 ANNIE E. ISAACS, Forty Fort Forty Fort H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A.; Delegate to Princeton. ANN A dear little bashful maid is Ann, Who is willing to help whenever she can, But when you mention the bo s to her. She seems to be rather particular. ANN is usually very quiet, but when you really become acquainted with her, you iind her one of the jolliest sort. She is especially fond of doing Social Service Work, and many a night after classes, Ann may be seen starting down Normal hill to ' spread sunshine. ' We predict a very happy future for her, and expect to find her teaching in a country high school. ANNA L. JAMES, Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. jimmy A sweet and lovable maid. AVERY shy and quiet person this maid appears to be, but alas for the shyness when Jimmy gets with the crowd. Altho she has such a shy disposition, she is dearly loved by all who know her. When the roll is called at Midnight Feasts Jimmy is always there. She is a thoro student and a good sport. She is ver3 ' foud of tennis and can be seen very often on the courts chasing the ball. Her sweet and lovable disposi- tion will be certain to bring her success in her future undertakings. 66 NAN JENKINS, Nesquehoning Nesquehoning H. S.; Normal Course ; Thilo ; Y. W. C. A. N ' JANCY is a jolly maid, Who is happy from spring till fall, And even when we go to bed, Her laughter echoes thru the hall. This is our merry Welsh lassie, who is always ready with a cheery hello. It is Nan ' s policy always to be happy, and she savs, If you don ' t feel right happy, just play you are. She is always bu.sy, but is ever ready to lend a helping hand. As to her future we can only wonder, for she says, One year of teaching will do for me. KATHRYN JENNINGS. Melioopany Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. VV. C. A. Cabinet ; Delegate to Eagles Mere. KATHRYN, our quiet, little Miss is now ending her fourth year within the stately walls of B. S. N. S. She has a smile for all who meet her in the cla.ss room and in social activities. Her work in the Y. W. C. A. cabinet was always well done and was appreciated by all. Her work in the class room shows care and thot and we also find her thots directed to- ward a fair young lad at Seminary which helps to lighten her work. May her smile and cheerfulness accompany her in her duties in years to come. 07 LILLIAN JOHNSON, Catawissa Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. W. C. A. LILLIAN is an authority on agriculture, as she knew many interesting and valuable facts about this subject before coming to Normal. She is very skillful in many lines of work, and is said to be little short of a wonder in Domestic Science. Her interest at pre.sent centers in her Model School work. She is a very fine teacher and a strong disciplinarian. She is not especially noted for her quietness. She is very jolly and congenial, and everyone is very fond of Lillian. She is generous and obliging, and is often found doing favors for others. Our best wishes go with you, Lillian, for a brilliant future in your chosen profession. ELSIE JONES, Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. VV. C. A. JITDV She ' s got a rep for having pep As everybody knows, She carries a lot of it around. And every place she goes She stirs things up with might and main And yet she really is quite sane. THIS light haired, blue-eyed maiden is known by all as one of the happiest lassies in the class Always ready to help som eone, she sheds a ray of sunshine wherever she goes. Tho Judy has a smile for all the boys, her thots are with her hero on the border. Every morning shortly after six-fifteen, the inmates of her hall are aroused by Judy ' s merry voice singing, Good Morning to von, and certainly a no more effective riser could be desired. Elsie has plenty of class spirit and her cheering is always in evidence. We feel sure that w-ith her pleasant disposition and her desire to help others, Elsie ' s life will be a happy and useful one. G8 FREDA JONES. Kingston K. H. S.; W. B. B. C; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A.; Magee Contest i, 4 ; Faculty Honor. Come listen reader in awesome tones I will relate of Freda Jones. This mighty maid ' s surprising knowledge Strikes with terror all the college, And students, nio.st of whom are drones. Delight to hunt up Freda Jones. ' LVERY one knows Freda, the encyclopedia of the girls dormitory. She does not ob- serve strictly all the physiological laws, because very often we hear her alarm going off in the wee small hours of the morning. Of course she doesn ' t often study be- cau.se she is naturally bright. Besides being able to name the ph la and orders in Zoology fluently, she is able to talk upon any subject in the curriculum. Freda has had experience in teaching and often en- tertains us with amusing incidents. She has served faithfully on many committees both for Philo and Y. W. C. A. We must remember that to Freda is due much of the credit for the splendid Advances this winter. LOUISE JONES. Nanticoke Nanticoke H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie Drama 4 ; Y. W. C. A. TOOTZ THE gentle manner and pleasing smile of Tootz has won for her many friends. She has proven herself an industrious student, and is one of Normal ' s best penmen. She is an active worker in C dlie Society, and a faithful member of the Y. W. C. A. Because of her happy disposition, we feel sure that she will succeed in whatever she under- takes for her life work. 69 WALTER JOYCE. Pittston Normal Course ; Philo ; Class Baseball 2, 3. WALTER is a quiet, studious youth, noted for his skill in drawing and penmanship. He sometimes amuses himself by pitching quoits or playing tennis. However, his favorite occupation is writing plans for Miss Maize. While a day student he was a faithful member of the Movie Clubs, but now that he boards in the building, he is limited to Saturday nights only. While at Normal, he has never been known to have a case. Whether he has found none who suited him or is not interested in girls, we leave to him to answer. MARY KAHNY. Saltsburg Saltsburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet ; Junior Drama ; Track 3. MARY joined our ranks in our Junior year, and during her two years here has brot con- siderable honor to herself in a variety of things. As an active worker in Philo. a star in athletics, a participant in the Junior Drama, and a member of the Y. W. C. A. Cabinet she has done much in helping us to maintain the standards of the school. Marv is also a firm believer in fun and a good time. She is a splendid planner and originator of hiking parties. She is opposed to skipping but harbors skippers. She attacks her school work with the same whole hearted zeal that she exhibits in her social work. MYRTLE REISER. Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; V. I ' res. Philo ; Philo Drama 4 ; Y. W. C. A. Class Basketball 3, 4— Capt. 4 ; Varsity Basketball 3, 4— Manager 4. KEIS ' All we have to say is, that if a ball she is ioiiie forward. give lis a tune, when she en- She is always willing to tune up. BASKETBALL is Keis special. Can she guard ? gets in the hands of a forward guarded by Keis, Keis is always greeted with, come on Keis ters the rec, and we have the first time to be refused, and start some fun. Yes ! she loves fun, but her love of fun never causes her to forget that there is a time for work, and a time for play. She is a cheerful, lovable classmate, and an excellent athlete. The combination of these characteristics cannot but assure us of her success. WILLIAM U. KELLER, UnityvilU h. C. N. S.; Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet 3, 4— President 4 ; Class Treas. 4 ; Second Year Contest ; Magee Contest 3 ; Delegate to Northfield ; Faculty Honor. BILL The par.son, tall and quite austere For here is one who dares to brave Doth enter ; all the merry cheer And hurl a bold and fierce defie Dispels before his aspect grave, At joj ' s, which at his coming fly. IF you should see Keller you would wonder how he could be called Bill, for he is one of our class who really can boast of Senior dignity. Perha|is this is due to his experience at Lycoming County Normal, Dickinson Seminary and several years of suc- cessful teaching. Or perhaps this unusual quality has been obtained here thru the many important offices he has been called upon to fill. At any rate Keller is one of our t)unge.st looking old members. This is a source of great pride to him, for you know the fair sex prefer youth any day. His greatest trouble is he has too much to do. This is because he works alone. Come, Keller, you need a helpmate. Two can always do more work than one. Keller has ever been interested in the Christian work of this school. As chairman of the Devotional Committee and President of the Y. M. C. A., he his done niu;h toward pla- cing the Association on a surer footing. From his picture you can easily see that Keller is a man of purpose and determination. We predict that his life will be successful and full of service for his fellowmen. 71 MABEL R. KELLY. Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. IF we could print a laugh, that would be all that is necessary to describe her and we would say with one accord, Mab Kelly. She is one of Ireland ' s fair lasses and like her an- cestors is full of real pep. Mabel is fond of outdoor life and likes nothing better than an agriculture trip. She is a girl to be depended upon, a good companion, and a better friend. A sunny disposition and an effervescing glee, Makes a jolly, joyful maiden — Such a maiden, now, is she. VEDA KESTER. Bloomsburg Blooinsburg H. S.; Normal Course. Modest and shy as a nun was she. THERE is not a more modest girl among us than Veda, nor indeed more sweet. She al- ways sees the bright side of things and is therefore always happy. She is fond of sewing and cooking and likes this kind of work best in school. Her highest ambition is, — not to become a great teacher -but to have a home of her own in which to do these things the way she wants to do them. When w-e want help in German if we go to Veda she can always help us, and we are always very glad for her help, for she gives it in such a cheerful, willing manner. We feel confident that Veda will attain success in what ever she does, because of the zeal with which she goes about her work. WILLIAM FRED KESTER. Buckhom Hemlock High School ; Normal Course ; Philo ; Track 4. A very pleasant fellow And a scholar ripe as well. We know a lot more of him But we haven ' t time to tell. FRED came to our class in its Junior year. He has been a taking part in athletics, he put this energy into his studies one feels as tho he has a friend who will not desert him. class is fortunate in having. La ' .ely, however, Fred has been springing surprises on his classmates by his growing popularity among the Senior girls. studious fellow. Tho not In gaining his friendship A character such as his the R. SINCLAIR KILLGORE. Wilkes-Barre Dushore High School ; Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. M. C. A. Judge not a man from his town. FEAR not ! A meeker friend one seldom finds than this one, whose musical spirit has made him what he is. He would not acknowledge the fact, but he really is one of the brightest men in the cla,ss. Who would think that such a smiling countenance could be- long to a sane-minded and master violinist ? Yet it is so. Mr. Killgore is an acco mplished musician, and many are the hearts he has cheered by means of his violin. R. Sinclair entered Normal in the Fall Term of 19l; . He has always taken an active part in the social work of the school. We predict a great and useful life for Mr. Killgore and we hope he will have .success in all he undertakes. A tall and musical young man. Who does the very best he can, At making sounds serene and sweet, Affording everyone a treat. 73 BRUCE KINDIG, Harveysville Normal Course ; Callie ; Class Baseball 3. D RUCE, a mighty man is he, L) With large and sinewy hands And the muscles of his brawny arms Are strong as iron bands. Got his strength and chest by working in the woods. Walks along like a soldier, look- ing neither to right nor left. Is a shark at his studies and he Kin dig more out of Virgil than any fellow in the class. Comes from Harveysville. It always takes two questions to find out where that is. First is, Where do you come from ? and the second, Where is that ? Nevertheless, he is helping to put it on the map by his hard study and work, and if he is a representative of that place we wish we had more from the same place. RALPH KINDIG, Harveysville t Normal Course ; Callie ; Class Baseball 3. RALPH is one of those quiet unassuming fellows, who mix into school life without making any commotion, and whose worth is not fully realized until he is gone. He runs the elevator and is in good with all the ladies. W ould rather play baseball than eat. Hopes .some day to take Mathewson ' s place as a pitcher. Ralph is an attractive looking fellow with hair as .sleek as a badger ' s. His chief aim in life is to save up enough and then get married. Is looking for desirables already. Is a handy man to take on Botany trips, as he is so tender-hearted he would even give away part of his lunch. GENEVIEVE KLINE. Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel H. S.; Nor.iial Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. klinie — billie KLINIE or Billie is another little lassie from Mt. Carmel. Quietness and sedateness are found in her, as well as giggling Kverything has a funny side to Klinie. If she can ' t find something to laugh at she will invent it, by playing a trick on someone. Her chief delight is to rattle the iron pipes in her room the last thing at night or the first thing in the morning. She is very fond of domestic science, and expects to take a special course in this subject. Her voice is ever soft, gentle and low ; An e.xcellent thing in woman. CLARA KRESGE, Freeland Freeland H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. dutch THIS cheery little lass called Dutch or Keggie hails from Freeland. She laughs everything along e.Kcept Model School and that surely can get her fussed. When asked how things are going there, she always said, I ' ll pass. Dutch not only is her name but it applies to her nature as well. Her Dutch and English are often quite badly mi.xed, especially when trying to say Souse Beshlehera. She laughs and laughs the livelong day, The merry little lass. But if you think she is foolish Just hear her once in class. With quiet charm she walks about, With smiles that come and go. And that is just the reason why The girls all like her so. GERTRUDE LECHER. Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. little letch A frieud in need is a friend indeed. GERTRUDE is very reserved and quiet, so you might think But I am afraid you are mistaken. She is a delightful entertainer and a composer when it comes to letters. Little Letch is not (S)tall yet, but we prophesy she will grow if letters are an in- strument of growth. She is a fine tennis plaj-er and is especially fond of the sport. She says she will teach for some time, but we have our doubts. GRACE LECHER, Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A.; Track 3. letch Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, A little closing of the eyes for sleep. i | ETCH always greets you with a smile. Her favorite saying is, Oh, potata, potata I , We are curious to know just what she means. She is so fond of sleep, especially on Sunday and Monday mornings. She is a cheerful worker and to our knowledge was never known to lose her cheerfulness but once. That was when the presidential returns were reported. Cheer up Letch ! Only four years until another. MABEL LEWIS, Hawley Hawley H. S. ; Normal Course ; Philo. FROM that famous town of Hawle. our class can boast of a slij- brown-eyed maiden, al- ways striving to remain in the back ground. She graduated from high school in 191o, and wishing to add to her store of knowl- edge entered our class in its Junior year. While here she has won a host of friends, who look forward to .seeing her smiling countenance at our class reunions. We jiredict that in time Louie will be one of the leading German teachers in Vassar or Bryan Mawr. Our heartiest wishes for a prosperous future go with you, Mabel. GERTRUDE LORD. Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. LORDIE ' ERT more commonly called Lordie, comes from the strong and .sturdy city of _J Mt. Carmel. Lordie is always getting in trouble. She is a very fine singer, but sad to say she usually reaches an octave too high and gets squelched. Lordie is noted for having a host of admirers, not from Pennsylvania alone, but from New York, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan. When not in her room writing letters or dressing as a chinaman, you may find her visiting, as this is her favorite occupation. She is so lively that to retain herself from mischief is a very hard task. To be good or not to be good, That is the question. HELEN ELIZABETH LORD, Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. WE often hear the expression down-town girls, and know at once it is the term used to distinguish day students from boarders. Helen is a down-town girl. She never feels quite safe doing something contrary to the wishes of her super- iors and always feels free after completing a particularly hard task, fixing up a note book destined for Science Hall, for instance. We must not forget to mention that altho Helen is fond of her work, she is attracted by one of Uncle Sam ' s positions — or niethinks it might be the one who holds a position of Uncle Sam ' s. We ' ll ask the Normal Parcel Postman and find out. CLYDE LUCHS. Sterling sterling H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. M. C. A.; Junior Drama ; Callie Drama 4. dutchy CLYDE Robert Luchs was born in the queer little town of Sterling, Wayne Co , Pa., in the year 1 SOS. He was brought up on farm rations which accounts for his sturdy build. Luchs is one of our jolliest classmates. Although he has a serious look about his healthy looking face, if anything thit was of innocent fun, Luchs w-as sure to be in it for all he was worth He is slow but sure. He comes from Dutch ancestry and has their sterling qualities, for if Luchs once starts a thing you may be sure it will be finished if he has anvthing to do with it. After graduating from the Sterling High School, Luchs deci- ded to cast his lot with the Cla.ss of 11)17 at the Bloomsburg State Normal School in the Spring Term of IStlo. From the first, he was one in whom the teachers could put their full trust. By looking at Mr. Luchs you can see that his face is full of purpose, and we all hope that his life will be as successful as here at Normal. HELEN McCarthy, Seranton. Scranton C. H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. W. C. A.; Callie Drama 4. WE all know Helen by her liveliness. She is an industrious girl, and her winning ways have won her many friends. Her aim is to be happy, and make others happy. Helen is one of the many cutups of our class, and is not easily worried Altho .she does not worry, she always knows her les.sons. Probably knowing her lessons is due to the fact that she is constantly sajing, I knew it, whether she means it or not. Helen does not participate in athletics herself, but she is an ardent observer and lover of all sports. ' Nothing u.seless here below. Just to help the fellow next, you know. JOHN McHENRY, Stillwater Benton H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. M. C. A. A man of manj smokes was he. BELIEVES in smoking now and not hereafter. His happy How ' re fixed has become a byword, always willing to share up, even in his metamorphosis. Is a lover of beauty and nature, especially in the opposite sex. In his Junior year was a day student, but he decided to .stay in the building in his last year. He is missed sadly by one fair damsel on the train. Likes to tell of his hunting trips and how he eats when he goes home. Has an Over- laud, runs it, too, sometimes in the road and sometimes into the curbing which makes Ben- ton famous. Says he intends hereafter to keep both hands on the wheel. We all hope he does. 79 RACHEL McHENRY. Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Philo. rae CHESTNUT hair, merry eyes, and the darndest of laughs, yet Rae falls into the class of the original Seven Sleepers. She is always so tired, that we sometimes wonder just what the cause might be. Some think that Killgore is to blame, but we think Dewey is his name. In spite of these failures, Rachel has many virtues. She is a good student, a genial and good-natured companion and as steady as a rock. MARGARET McHUGH, Hazleton Hazleton H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Track 3. peg THLS shy and modest young lady hails from Hazleton. She has made many friends dur- ing her years at Normal, due to her courteous and unselfish ways. Peg never wasted her time and all her work was done well. She never put away ' her work unfinished and always ranked high in her class. Her aim in life is to become a good teacher, but we fear a different fate is in store for her. We may safely say that she will live in Hazleton. In all she undertook she did excel. But whom she loved I dinna choose to tell. 80 MARY F. McMANU3. Shenandoah Normal Course ; Pliilo. TUM I see but cannot reach the height That lies forever in the light. MARY cannot reach the heights because she is so small in stature. But listen ! Mary has grown 1-64 of an inch. Have patience, her ambition is high. She has undergone the various stages of development from a Freshman to a Senior .successfully and at last is nearly ready to try her wings in this great big world. When in need of sympathy go to Tum. She has plenty and to spare. ELIZABETH MAHER, Hopbottom Hopix)ttoni H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie. rita It is easy enough to be pleasant, When life flows along like a song ; But the girl worth while is the girl with a smile When everything goes dead wrong. YES, she is skinny, but perhaps that is why she is so full of life. It is her nature to be pleasant. She is quiet and reserved but when it comes to clashes, she is as they say right there. She always has her recitations prepared, and if no other person in class can recite, she can. She has done three years ' work in two. Like the older remedies, .she is steady and reliable and is bound to succeed in whatever she may choose as her life work. 81 AGNES GERTRUDE MAUST, Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. She does not say all she knows, but always knows what she says. A QUIET, unassuming lass and very studious. This was true in High School where she graduated with honors, and has been true since her arrival at Normal. As a friend she has never failed us. Please don ' t think Aggie so good that she cannot engage in frivolities as well as work, for she can. In fact, she has a case. Yes, he is a student here. Where does he live ? Why, at Buckhorn. Aggie has had many strange and exciting escapades. For details ask her how she stopped the horse when returning from a festival one evening. MABEL MAUST, Bloomsburg Jerseytown H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. A laugh is worth a hundred groans In any market. MABEL was one of the founders of the Class of ' 17, coming to us in the Fall of 1913. She is a day student, and during the fall of her first year came fresh from the coun- try, and like most little country girls was more or less bashful. For some reason or other Mabel left us during- the winter term of that year. We think there were too many attractions in the country for her, but she finally saw her mistake and returned after sjiring vacation. Latin and Chemistry exams, were always her dread. She burned a good deal of mid- night oil preparing for them, and consequently, generally came away smiling. Mabel is always happy and has a smile for every one. She is fond of music and has a good voice. We hope she may sometime attain the height to which she aspires in this line of work. Here ' s to the girl who lives in town, She ' s very quiet and very neat, And travels daily up and down. And her friends all say she is very sweet. 82 MILDRED MILEHAM. Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A.; Class Honor. mii.eham She ' s sweet of disposition She ' s loving, wise, and kind. She ' s full of true affection She cannot be defined. MILDRED is one of the most faithful of our number, and is always ready to lend a help- ing hand to those about her. She is al.so a good student, which is proven by the fact that she graduated from Wilkes-Barre High School in ' 1.5 with the highest honors of her cla.ss. All who know her cannot hel]) but admire her, as she has one of the sunniest disposi- tions known. In fact to know her is to love her. DOROTHY MILLER, Bloomsburg Espy H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Junior Drama ; Basketball 2. dot Happy am I, from care I ' m free, Why aren ' t they all contented like me ? DOROTHY entered our class in the Sophomore year. She is a day student and enjoys a long walk from the country every morning. Her chief delight is to go to the movies with a companion of th? opposite .sex, who usually has a box .seat reserved for her. Next to movies Dot ' M ' hen no one will bother her. How she gets her le.ssons is a problem we cannot .solve, but nevertheless she gets them. She always succeeds in whatever work she takes up, becau.se of her cheerful manner. 83 enjoys chocolates, which she saves to eat during studv hour, ROSE MONAHAN, Girardville Normal Course ; Philo. ROSE is a flower from Girardville. During the time she spent with us, she has proven herself to be the happiest and also one of the funniest girls in our class. Rose is noted for her wit, which is so original that her room was usually the scene of wild laughter. Nevertheless, she is very industrious and always ranked high in her class. Her chief characteristic is her ability to imitate people, especially certain members of the faculty. Altogether, she is a mischievous fun loving lassie with a big heart and a lovely personality. You may search every where But none can compare With mv wild Irish Rose. ARTHUR C. MORGAN. Nanticoke Normal Course ; Callie Drama 3 ; Y. M. C. A.; Scrub Football 3 ; Varsity 4 ; Scrub Basketball 3 ; Varsity 4 ; Mgr. Class Basketball 3 ; Class Baseball 3 ; Class Track 3. tulips His cogitative faculties immersed in cogitabundity of cogitation. T ULIPS hails from that illustrious city of Nanticoke. He joined our class in its Jun- 1 ior year after having had his vocabulary materially increased by a year at Keystone Academy. He is fond of relating thrilling exploits which he e.xperienced during that stage of his education. His chief interest is athletics. He can explain anything from a safety in football to a slide to the home plate in baseball. He is a shark in Latin Grammar, having diligent!) ' pursued it for three years. 84 MARY MOSS. Plymouth Plymouth H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie Drama 4 ; Y. W. C. A. ; Track 3 ; V. Pres. Callie. mossy 4|V f OSSY ' S pleasant smie has won her many friends at Normal, i 1 student, and a faithful worker of the Y. She is a wide awake W. C. A. ' Mossy always took an interest in class affairs, and never failed to be present at any committee meeting when she belonged there. She worked for her class while on the Track Team, and she got her B too. We wish Mossy a happy, successful future. MARY MURPHY, Hazleton Hazleto:i H. S.; Philo. murph THIS little Irish maid was born and reared in Hazleton. She possesses a pair of Irish blue eyes that talk, and when we scented mischief in the air, we had but to look at Murph to know, and generally she was at the bottom of it. Murph seldom indulges in slang, but she sometimes could, be heard to say, Wise up. Her one weakness was her repeated attempt to cure her chum from snoring in her sleep. Somehow we feel that this little maid will not be a teacher long, for to her Life is real, life is Earnest. 85 ANNA MYERS, Bloomsburg Bloonisburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Pliilo. ANN, ANNIE, sally ANN. H QALLY Ann acquired her nicknames in High School. Anm thought she had a taste . for music, but after several lessons on the violin gave it up with the statement that she did not have any time, and besides, Pete didn ' t care for the violin She saj-s she used to think all boys were nice, but now her affections center upon one and one only As for an honor, Ann could surely take a prize as one of the several noise makers in the Senior Class. It is not settled as to whether it would be first, second or third prize. ARI.INE NYHART, Wilkes- Barre Hanover Township H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A.; Second Year Contest ; Junior Drama. A RLINE has the gift of expression and is fond of expressing the gift Her ability in elocution has been admired and appreciated by us all Arline is also an athlete and delights in stunt work. And if }-ou are permitted to witness some of her stunts, you will find them entertaining and highly educational. I am sure. Thru her ability in expression, she won finst prize in the ,Secojid Year Contest. . We feel sure this training and ability she will find as useful in expounding the cause of Woman Suffrage, as she did when called upon to explain some of the happenings of Alpha Hall. 86 GERALDINE NYHART. Glen Lyon Normal Course ; I ' liilo. jerry Better out of the world than out of fashion. JERRY, a gay fickle lass, is one of the funmakers of Alpha Hall. Nothing worries her except exams, and numerous other things. At exam, time she is as busy as a bee. At other times, she is quite a lady of leisure. She loves to sing and may be often heard airing her high soprano voice on the hall or in the rec. She wants to be a Primary teacher and thoroly believes in a little child shall lead them. We can picture Jerry before a cla.ss of forty little tots. CLARA O ' DONNELL, Girardville Normal Course ; Philo. OUR most talkative maiden ! She starts in the morning, keeps it up all day and night, and after a few hours of rest, is pre|3ared to begin again. She is always worrying over her les.sons, but generally knows them. She talks and grows fat. She entered our class in the Sophomore year from that wonderful town of Girardville on the banks of the .Schuylkill. Her amliitions run high. Clara intends to go to Bryn Mawr and upon her return will run for District Attorney of Schuylkill County. I am a woman, when I think I must speak. 87 HELEN OROURKE, Wilkes-Barre Wilkes- Barre H. S .; Normal Course ; Philo. ASHY little girl was Helen when she joined our class in the year 1915, after graduating from the Wilkes-Barre High School in the same year. Helen was seldom heard from .as she spent most of her time in her room studying. Her favorite expression is, You Betchi. To see Helen at her best just visit second floor at 9:45 P. M , and you may be sure you will at least hear her. if you do not have the pleas ure of seeing her. She is a fond lover of music and shows her musical ability every time he visits the Rec room, for the cry is, Helen, please play. PEDRO OSUNA, OrangevilU Orangeville H. S.; Normal Course. IN the fall of 191o, Pedro entered the Class of ' 16 as a Medical Prep, .student. The fol- lowing year he changed his course and entered our class. One does not see Pedro around with the other fellows much. He is of a quiet nature and likes to be alone where he can accomjilish his work. There is no harder worker in the .school. Pedro speaks the Spanish language fluently, and we predict for him a successful future as teacher of his ver- nacular. 88 • LUCY PADAGOMAS. Glen Lyon New Port Tvvp. Central H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Faculty Honor. loo ((1 OO as she is called, is one of the few little girls J , measure of her studiousness. Her modesty in this in our class, but her size is no respect was very marked, for if anyone ever asked her what she studied she always answered nothing. Even tho she was so studious, she always managed to take in all the good times. When she first came to Normal she was as gentle as a lamb, but later, one had to watch his p ' s and q ' s when she was around. Physics has proved to be quite an attraction to her, and some day we expect to see her a teacher of Physics. NELLIE PAPCIAK, Glen Lyon New Port Township Central H. S.; Normal Course ; Faculty Honor. A GOOD natured, studious, and always dependable girl. A true friend and one of the intellectual stars of our class. Altho Nellie considers class work more important than anything else, she finds time to crochet a little, and while away some time at the piano. Some times Nellie ' s social tendencies get the better of her judgmeiit and the long, long study hour does not always find her in her room, but in that of same of her neighbors. In spite of this she does not believe in skipping and never skips, — just walks. We look upon Nellie as one of our class who will do big things in the educational world. JANE PECK. Forty Fort Forty Fort H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A.; She isn ' t tall, she isn ' t short, She isn ' t thin or fat, She ' s just about half way between. And a jolly good sport at that. JANE often wears a serious expression on her face, but really she is very jolly. She does not take astronomy, but nevertheless she is very much interested in stars, es- pecially those spelled with two r ' s. We know that Jane will make a good school teacher, and we WMsh her the best of luck. ESTHER ANNA PEGG. Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. I bid ten on hearts. r EGG is a very studious girl we know. She comes to us often with the report of i having burned midnight oil the night before. She never has any enemies, tho she plays the game of hearts freely. Moreover, she is most successful. If you don ' t think so, count the letters she receives. Tradition teaches that this is not quite the game for a school teacher, so take warning Pegg. A maiden, tall, slender, very pale (?J Is our most attractive Pegg. The boys all smile at her so openly We ' ve thot of hiding her with a veil. Last year she was kept quite well. For football Jones kept guard, But this year we cannot tell Just who holds the trump card. 90 MARGARET PETTEBONE. Kingston Kingston H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A.; Basketball 4. Wasn ' t it pleasant, O classmates dear, In those old days of Normal cheer, When robins round the fountain flew And the Moss was on the campus too ? r)ETTY came to us last year a laughing, care-free girl whose favorite expression was r and still is, I should worry. Quite contrary to the opinion of most of her sex. Petty believes that women should not vote, and when asked why, she calmly says, — Woman ' s place is in the home. ANNA POWELL. Scranton Scranton C. H. S.; Normal Course ; I ' hilo ; Y. V. C. A. A soleniii cloak of dignity, A sober staid expression. In class she always acts that way To make a good impression. But take her where the lights are bright And where there ' s lots of fun. Then she ' ll make more noise than anyone. BEFORE you know Anna you think her very quiet, but when you are acquainted with her you change your mind. Anna guards the mail box as only Miss McBride knows how. So many letters are forthcoming that we scarce can tell which string pulls most tightly. Her gentle, pleasing manner has won for Anna many friends— all o-iVA- .■ ' Don ' t be so inquisitive, gentle reader. 91 A ANNA PURSEL. Burnham Yeagertown H. S. ; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. NNA is a girl conspicuous for her quietness. She can sing, but she doesn ' t ; she can play tennis, but she wont ; she can and does entertain us with her experiences as a school uiarm last year. A sense of humor is a thing That causes sorrow to take wing, And Anna doth this sense employ And thus is a decided joy. CAROLINE PYNE, Plymoutli Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet ; Delegate to Eaglesmere 2. pin CAROLINE is one of the few who live up to the title dignified senior. She is an excellent student, and like all school girls, enjoys a jolly time. Her quiet and pleas- ant manners have won many friends for her, who wish her the best of success in whatever work she may undertake. We expect she will teach school for a while, but then we shall not be surprised if — We find her going thru life. Playing the role of a minister ' s wife. 92 ROSE QUINNAN, Wilkes-Barre St. Mary ' s H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. A VERITABLE black-eyed-Susan is this Irish maid with the coal black hair and ruddy cheeks where dimples pass out and in. She is of a sunny disposition, ever ready to laugh upon the least provocation. Her one aim in life is to become assistant teacher in a country school near her home. She seems particularly anxio us to teach in this special school. But, dear classmates, do not ask her why. Her favorite occupation is goiug to the recreation room and singing popular songs to her heart ' s content. EVALYN RUSH QUINNEY, Hawley Normal Course ; Philo ; Junior Drama. QUINNEV FROM the wilds of old Wayne County our Quinney came in 101. ). Rush is her middle name, esi ecially when there are eats around. She is a typical English maiden, not only phj ' sically but also mentally for she gets a joke — well — really some few days after it is cracked. Where there is to be a good time Quinney is to be found and is always a hearty participant. She gave us a hint of her dramatic ability in the Junior Drama. Since then we have not hesitated to predict her a second Maude Adams. 93 RUSSELL A. RAMAGE, Pittston Normal Course ; Philo Reunion Pres.; Philo Drama 3 ; Junior Drama ; Varsity Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Captain Class Baseball 4 ; Varsity Basketball 3, 4 ; Class Basketball 1, 2. RUSS RUSSELL A. Ramage is one of the charter members of the Class of ' 17. He entered Normal in the Fall term of I ' Jlo. Russell was very fond of athletics, especially base ball, and has been a member of the Varsity squad for four years, where he has done some very good work in bringing victory to the Normal nine Mr. Ramage is not an ordi- nary fellow; he is a man of abilities and promises to do great things in the future. He is a great worker in the Philo Society and takes great interest in bringing Philo up to a better standing than ever before. Whatever Mr. Ramage undertakes to do, is sure of being finished He does not be- lieve in d oing things halfway. He is also gifted in having the power of oratory. It is not so very doubtful but that he may take up law as his life work. Russell is a good, indus- trious student and is very fond of carrying books and pencils. He does not easily get ex- cited, but is one of those easy-going fellows who take things as they come. He is a man from whom we expect great things in the future and we wish him success in everything he imdertakes. With ladies fair this chap is there Who could oppose those stunning clothes He cuts a gallant dash, That darling brown moustache ! MARY REICHARD. Milton Milton H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. nodge ' ' — ' ' m-A-R-E-E ' ' ONE of the smallest girls of our class is known to the girls of Paradise as Nodge. Being small she thought she could slide in anywhere. She often said, Nodge your- self over there, so I can edge in there. Nodge is a very studious girl, always afraid of being flunked ; but along with her studiousness is an abundant amount of wit and good cheer. Being a Senior never worries Nodge, when it comes to squelching. She is often .squelched, but this is due to her telling funny stories and causing her friends to burst forth in merry laughter. For Mary the Class of ' 17 predicts a prosperous and happy future, and the old saying still holds true, Good things are found in small packets. 94 HILDA REIDER. Trevorton Trevorton H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. 5TUDIES do not worry Hilda, and she tries to keep others from worrying over such trivial matters. Widdy is always smiling and can tell you a funny story any time of the day. The story is always more real when accompanied by one of her funny faces. She is very quiet in classes perhaps, to make a good impression, but just put her in the midst of four or five girls and see how quiet (?) she can be. Hilda is her name, Abundant is her wit, It surely is a shame We don ' t hear more of it. HELEN CORENA RHOADS, Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Normal Course. Oh muse, what shall I say of her ? It ' s pretty hard to tell ; Perhaps you ' d better ask her. She ' ll exploit herself quite well. A TALL fair-haired maiden about whose musical powers much might be said, had we but time and space. However, we could not pass Helen by, without mentioning her one great hobby, Marathon Runners. Why she is so interested, we cannot tell, but the fact remains. The Class of ' 17 is proud to have such a talented vocalist as a member. MILDRED RICE. Espy Espy H. S.; Normal Course. WHO said Espy ? That is where Mildred Rice comes from. She is one of those quiet, unassuming girls, blessed with a generous supply of good horse sense However, her one failing is tarrying too long with the street car conductor, resulting in her being tardy to History of Ed. Aside from this, Mildred is a model student, and we are sure she will make her mark in the world to the greater glory of B. S. N. S. For she who well doth con her task. Need never any favor ask. And when there is any work to do, You ' ll find that Mildred comes right thru. A ' ANNA RICHARDS. Peekville Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. ANN NN is most reserved in her manner until one knows her well, then she is fun and jolliness personified. It has taken Anna three long years to get u.sed to life at Normal, and we aren ' t so sure she is used to it yet, for she journeys to Peckville every two weeks. Anna never skip.s only when there are eats around. Church suppers are her specialty. Her one great trouble is that she cannot keep her letters answered. From her success with specials in the Model School we predict an illustrious future for Anna. 96 EARL E. RICHARDS. Mountain Top Fairview H. S.; Normal Course ; Pliilo ; Y. M. C. A.; Faculty Honor. major From Wjoniing Seni. to Bloonisburg town ; This youth came wandering one day, on learning ' s mission bound. And ever since he wears the look Of one well read in Wisdom ' s book. [AJOR ' S grades and ideals compare in no way with his stature. He is an indus- trious chap, an authority in Latin, Biology, Manual Training and nearly every- thing else 3-011 need help on, an ardent worker in societ) ' and Y. M. C. A., — in short — an all around good fellow, liked and admired by all. M ' JOHN L. RICHARDSON. Bloomsburg College Prep.; Philo Drama 4 ; Scrub Football 4 ; Scrub Basketball 4 ; Class Track 4. rich JOHN is a modest member of the class. However, he is very fond of the gentle .sex, a fact which he does not conceal. Rich entered our class in the Senior year. Since then, he has worked both in class and .society. He proved his prowess in the Philo Drama. He has a very enticing smile, which has captured the hearts of many fair damsels in the Senior Class. Many of these pretty girls will miss John when he goei to college, but if things go right with John L. he will be making other conquests and breaking more hearts. 97 LILLIAN RIFKIN. Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. truck A sweet disposition and a loving heart.  T RUCK ' S sweet disposition has won for her many friends. Altho she does not often 1 participate in athletics, she is an enthusiastic fan. She is always present when there is any fun going on, but her love of fun never causes her to neglect her studies. She is an earnest student and an ardent admirer of Big Ben. A social function is assured of success if Truck has had a hand in it. MYRA KATHRYN ROW, Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. Small, but Oh my ! YES, Kathryn is little, so very little that we can hardly think of her as mistress of a school. She has done some thotful work here, which we are sure will be of help to her when she begins her chosen work. Kathryn ' s vocation, we know, is teaching, and we have heard that her avocation is talking over the telephone. Just where, we cannot imagine, unless perchance, to a neighboring cit5 ' . Tho very small, we feel confident that Kathryn will do things. 98 MARION RUNYAN, Alden Station New Port Twp. Central H. S.; Pliilo ; Y. V. C. A. Talk, talk, talk and talk, Is Marion ' s daily routine, For she is one of a talkative type, That is very seldom seen. AT most any time during the day, you may hear Marion calling up the hall. Hello there, have you an thing to eat ? Besides her voracious habits, she possesses considerable ability in lecturing, and may often be met on a lecture tour of the hall. She is prepared to lecture upon any sub- ject you may desire, including flunks and tailenders. Moreover she po3ses.ses the fac- ulty of making you feel as if you were attending a real lecture. MILDRED RUSSELL, Rome Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. V. C. A.; Delegate to Eaglesmere. mid Mildred came to Normal, Mildred came from Rome, Mildred learned her lessons well, And may hie herself back home. MILDRED is one of those girls who knows how to work and how to hi e a jolly good time too. She generally looks quite serious, but is known to have really alarming fits of laughter. She is always busy, but never too busy to lend a helping hand. We hear that she expects to go to the west, and our best wishes go with her. 99 NAN RYAN. Wllkes-Barre Normal Course ; Philo. NAN doesn ' t say much, but she thinks a lot. She verifies the statement that Still water runs deep. Nan is a studious girl and never fails to recite when called upon in classes. However, she is never so studious that she cannot join in any fun that is going on. The only trouble with Nan is that she misses breakfast seven mornings of the week. She may be heard calling down the stairs about 7:10, Are the doors closed ? We wonder why she grins so broadly when she opens the mail box. Can all of those letters possibly be from home ? E.xplain it, Nan. HESTER SALTZER. Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S. ; Music Course ; Philo. hetty HESTER joined our class this year to take up music. She protests that she is over- worked, but has not f.iileJ visibly as yet. Hester can sin ' , play the piano and elo- cute. Her most dramatic selection is, I Think I Smell Smoke, and the pathos of it brings tears to one ' s eyes. At times Hester is a little outspoken, a blessed quality in these flattering times. We believe she is going to make a howling success if matrimony does not interfere with her career. 100 MARY SCHALLER. Hazleton Hazleton H. S.; Normal Course ; Pliilo ; Y. V. C. A. ANOTHER member of the widely known Hazleton bunch. Last year she seemed very much interested in personages sugo;estive of German descent, but this year all her in- terest seems centered in the Model School. She persues all subjects diligently which jiertain to the Art of Teaching. MARGARET SEARCH. W.lkes-Barre Wilkes- Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; I ' liilo Drama 4 ; Basketball, Class 3, 4 ; Varsity 3, 4. Eat, sleep and be merry, for tomorrow there is an e. am. r EG came into our midst last year, and immediately her jovial disposition won her 1 many friends. She is much admired by the opposite sex, and tho her heart is really in B.ittery I, 3rd Penna, Art., Camp Stewart, El Paso, Texas, it is amusing to .see ' Peg dash out of the building at the honk-honk of a Detroiter from Wilkes- Barre. Peg is a ba.sketball star and a certain victory is reckoned with Peg in the game. She takes much delight in witnessing football games, sheltered from wind and sun by Dave ' s cap. We wish her success in all her undertakings. 101 FRED SHAFFER. Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S. ; Normal Course ; Callie ; Class Track 4. THE boy with the golden voice. His sweet tenor voice has been heard manj ' mornings in chapel, especially when he has made a good mark in physics exam. He keeps a very pleasant smile on top, but is especially sweet and alluring when a certain down- town student, girl, of course, sails into view. He is very proud of his nice curly hair, and tends it very carefully, but he had better remember the fate of Samson. His favorite expression is, Paid your class dues yet ? He expects to teach awhile, and then teach some more if he doesn ' t get married. HARRIET ETHEL SHARPLESS, Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; College Preparatory Course. , 50ME of us know her by the name of Ethel, some by the name of Harriet, but whatever we call her she is still the same good natured girl. Ethel almo.st decided that the knowledge gained in High School was sufficient for her, but changed her mind before the Fall of 191.5. She is not exceptionally studious but frankly declares that her tastes are domestic, and says she intends taking up domestic science as her work in life. We predict that she will make a success of it — in a home of her own. 102 ■ CAROLINE SHIRK. Burnham Lewistown H. S.; Xorinal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. pop Women interest me not much. Men, never. A MOST reserved, quiet mi.ss, who deHghts her friends with her quick, witty speeches on special occasions. In spite of the fact that she is the only Shirk in our class, .she never shirks her lessons, or an opportunity to help a classmate. Her name attracts so much attention that some say she has said in times past, that she would not shirk chang- ing her name. Under her reticent manner beats a true, noble heart that would never willingly hurt a soul, but rather do all in her power to aid. HARRIETTE SHUMAN. Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Pliilo. IF you examine her picture with care, it will be hard to determine whether she comes from a family of preachers or doctors. But Harriette is a doctor ' s only child. She is a demure little maid, but when excited has been known to go as far as to .say, Oh, my stars. Harriette some day is going to be a librarian, and with her steady workmanship and genial dispo.sition, we all join in wishing her the same success as has crowned her ef- forts at Normal. 103 RUTH SILVIUS, Sunbury Sunbury H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A.; Delegate to Eaglesmere. RUFUS The smiles of dear Ruth do remind us, That we should cause our lives to shine, And departing leave behind us, Joyful hearts and glad sunshine. itrjUFUS as she is generally known on Paradise Alley, is a very demure and happy ap 1 pearing maiden. She is noted for her ability to skip without being caught, is interested in Social Service and is willing to help whenever she cau. She has won many friends here who wish her good luck always. She ARLINE SMITH Hanover Twp. H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. SNITZ i( C NITZ, a very innocent little girl, came to us in our Junior year. She appears to be ,J very quiet and reserved but really no one can compete with her in liveliness and fun making. She is a good sport, ready for fun at all times She is fond of tennis and gives pep to every game. One of the merry hearts on Alpha Hall and one of the few who has mastered the art of skipping properly. Whatever beauty sleep she loses because of the nightly walks of her chum she makes up in the morning. We sincerely hope Arline reaches her ambition as a primary teacher. 104 RUTH SMITH. Center Hall Center Hall H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie Vice Pres Class secv. 2, 3, 4 ; Assistant I-Ctiitress ' Y. W Obiter C. A. Cabinet 2 ; Basketball 2 ; Facultv Honor. RUTH is one of the charter members of our cla.ss. It wa.s earlv fotind that she was a wiUing and capable worker, conseqtiently she has been kept bu.sy. Not only is she an active class worker but also takes an active part in V. W. C. A. and society work. Vou can always trust Ruth to sa - and do the unexpected thing at the unexpected time. Along with her other accomplishments she is something of an artist. This was shown by the excellent (foot jprints she made while here. We feel that she would be a valuable asset to any detective agency. After four years of careful thot we are still at a loss to decide whether her avocation is singing State College songs on Sunda s after ten, or whether it is listening to some thrill- ing deer story related by some famous huntsman. The keynote of Ruth ' s success here lies in her firm belief in the old saying : If you want a thing done well, you must do it ourselt, you must not leave it to someone else. THEODORE P. SMITH, Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo Drama 4 ; Track 3, 4 ; Class Baseball 3, 4 ; Varsity Football 4 ; Class Basketball 3. teddy THE boy with the happy smile. Always good natured, therefore a favorite with every- one. Can bluff his way thru anything. Got his football reputation by showing Philo how he was going to make a touchdown against Wyoming. He has an eye for beauty, as his frequent Gosh, wasn ' t she a peach ? attests. Also has a case but nobody knows who it is. Is an expert in drawing, espacially in drawing exams. We are mighty glad however, to claim him as a member of the Class of ' 17, and we expect a lot from him in the future. 105 ALICE SNYDER. Bloomsburg Nuremburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A.; Cor. Sec. of Class 4 Editress Obiter. Here ' s to our editress, Who never fails Her duty to discharge. Her trials are numerous And never far between, But what cares she, For they all come right Every other Saturday night. WE enjoyed Alice ' s giggle and Willard-like strength for two j-ears in the dormitory. This year we have missed her hilarious laughter after ten, for now she lives down town . We saw her collection of snapshots once, and it is a singular thing how many times one youth ' s likeness appears Really the only thing we have against Alice is her more than passing interest in our rival school. Don ' t deny it Alice, we saw you at the Wyoming game. Alice ' s aim is to make everything she undertakes a success. She has proven herself both capable and efficient as editress of the Obiter. ISRAEL SOTOLONGO. Havana. Cuba. Commercial ; Philo ; Varsity Football 3, 4 ; Basketball Reserve i ; Varsity 4. SPIC SOTO 5 OTO came to us at the beginning of the Winter Term, nineteen hundred fifteen. b both of which he still re- tains. He is of a bright, sunny disposition, and his cheery voice became familiar He speedily acquired friends and also the name of Spic both of which he still re- on the halls as some one merited his exhortation, Rat, get into your hole ! He is an ardent admirer of the fair sex, tho he prefers to admire them from a distance, apparently having inherited an innate fear of the lasses. During his stay here he has always kept at a safe distance from them, and was never seen in company with any of the fair damsels. lOG EMILY SUTLIFF, Fairmount Springs Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. V. C. A. Pennsylvania could not keep her, So she went to Washington, She stayed a year or two or more. And then to Bloom did come. LMILY is one of our quiet and dignified Seniors who never does anything in girls ' m;et- ing more than smile. She loves to play tennis and draw pictures on the board in model school. She has traveled extensively throughout the west, and what .she doesn ' t know about it, could be put in a nutshell As to her future, mum ' s the word, .so we can only guess. Our best wishes go with her. NELLIE SUTLIFF, Nanticoke Nanticoke H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. W. C. A. TO those who do not know her Nell appears to be very quiet and bashful. But after vou know her real well. Oh ! my. It ' s only natural to see her busy studying, but we shouldn ' t woiider at this because we all know that Still water runs deep. ' She has a great liking for the countrv, but there is a very good reason for this. She also enjoys auto riding. We know this because her manifestations during her sleep show it. In the future we expect to see her living in a cozy home on a tiirm. 107 AMELIA SUWALSKI, Nanticoke Nanticoke H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo, Laugh and the world laughs with j ' ou. |V4IEL came with her sister in the Fall of ' 15, and at first was shy, and obedient to her 11 older sister. All at once she woke up and cut the bonds of sisterly obedience, sur- prising her friends with mischievous tricks. Her hobby is making tennis engage- ments. Does she keep them ? did you say ? That depends. — We would not wa.ste our time saying she will teach the time alotled to a school marra, for we do not believe it. C BURRELL SWORTWOOD, Mountain Top Fairview H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Junior Drama ; Class Track 3 ; Class Baseball 3. corbett ORBETT, as he is known by his friends from Mountain Top, is the most comical to your question. He has a hearty greeting for everyone. He has been cared for during his stay here by little Bal and the giant Major. Strange to relate Major ' is a hard taskmaster. By the way he conducts fire drills, we predict a great future for him ; either bo-ss of a section gang or professor of Fairview High School. He was born to command, and either of these two would do. 108 ALICE TIFFANY. Scranton School of Lackawanna ; N ' ornial Course ; Pliilo ; Y. V. C. A. ALICE is one of the dearest, most dependable girls we have ever met. She is alway.s ready to do a favor for someone el.se. Her sweet disposition is a characteristic, for which we all admire her. No one has ever known her to give expression to a cross word or look. She is very industrious, and generally works at a thing until it is satisfactorily com- pleted. In her spare moments she plays the violin or makes pre.sents for her friends. Altho she is very quiet and rather shy, you will find when you get acquainted with her that she is especiallv appreciative of humor, and is a friend worth having. Judging from the thoroness with which she has done her work here, we are sure that she is bound to succeed in whatever she may undertake. SELENA MAY TITMAN. Bloomsburg Bloomsburg H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. slien A quiet disposition at times deceiving. SELENA is one of the large group who came from the Bloomsburg High School to us in our Junior year. She is an ardent student, one who spends a vacant periods to a good advantage. Her hobby is German. No, she does not like men. She is one of our good girls. Not necessarily sober, for she can giggle quite becomingly when occasion arises. 109 ANNA TRIPP. Ransom Normal Course ; Callie. HERE is oue of the few members of the class left, who helped to lay its foundation. She is truly a worker, and her work has not been without results, both in grades and in appreciation, for more than once she has received honorable mention in the Science Department. However, her one great difficulty is getting her friends awake in the morning. She acts as a riser on a small scale. She looketh well to the ways of her duties, and eateth not of the bread of idleness. FREDA TURNER. Alden Station New Port Twp. C. H. S ; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. NORMAL life seems to agree with her very well. She likes to ramble in and about the grove, and altho she hns never told us why, we know that it is because it makes her think of a certain forest She is one of our industrious girls. And if one is accustomed to visit her, he is sure never to forget to study any of his lessons, for upon entering her room she would always ac- cost you with a question something like this, Sav, have vou looked at vour Historv of Ed. ? Some people say this about her : Dignified is just the word, That suits that little lassie. For one can see it in her face And every where it can be traced. But in spite of this she is always willing to help anyone who asks her for a helping hand. 110 SADIE D. VAN DERSLICE. Bloomsburg Center Township U. S.; ?liilo. SADIE is one of our prettiest lasses, and that is becrause she hails from the country. She is a girl who is hard to understand and to appreciate, but take my word,— here ' s a friend. She is quick, impulsive, generous. What Sadie wouldn ' t do for a friend isn ' t worth mentioning. Of course she is a student, and a good one, but we think her good fortune lies in other directions. MABEL VARKER. Alien Station New Port Twp. H. S.; Normal Course ; Pliilo ; Y. V. C. A. TO be sure outward appearances make Mabelle a very quiet, modest girl. But appear- ances are deceiving for underlying this quiet attitude there is a real jolly personality. On Saturday nights, when going to societv was considered hard work, this jolly na- ture came forth and entertained others on the hall, who like herself, were wearied by the week ' s labors, and sought quiet rest (?) Skip? Of course she did. If she didn ' t, how could those eats have come across the hall. Was she ever caught ? Yes, but being a dignified Senior saved her. Some say there is a hump in Mabel ' s life. What is it ? Perhaps ou had better let her explain. Ill . JOHN VAVOLO, Pittston Pittston H. S.; Normal Course ; Y. M. C. A. Cabinet ; Track 3 ; Philo ; Delegate to Princeton. JOHN came to us in our Junior year and has ever been one of our industrious youths. His motto .seems to be, Keep busy and you ' ll keep out of trouble. He is happiest when busiest, and puts every spare moment to use in the Manual Training Depart- ment. A more ardent and conscientious worker in the Y. M. C. A. cannot be found. An ap- preciation of this was shown when it came time to send delegates to the Princeton Confer- ence. All eyes were turned to John as the one who deserved this honor. We have heard that he desires to return to his home in sunny Itah ' . If this is true, we wish him all the luck and fortune po.ssible, but we cannot help but feel grateful that he has delayed his journey, and has spent these two pleasant years with us. We cannot, however, leave you, John, without asking once more, How you happened to be a day late in returning from Princeton ? We are inclined to think — well, we won ' t say what we think. EDNA VEALE, Hazleton Hazleton H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. ed P D is one of the busiest girls in our class, for no matter who wants her, she is always L engaged. Edna is our songster, and often has made our evenings bright by her songs. She is a lover of nature and her favorite expression is Study Nature, not books. Edna is always ready for a good time and on hand when mischief is brewing. 112 ESTHER WAGNER, Milroy Milroy H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. V. C. A. For a meek and modest maid Here is Esther very staid. STHER is a very quiet and sedate maiden. Every thing must be done just so, but if things do not go as they should, she will never worry over them. Her motto is, I ' ve done my best, and the rest can ' t be helped. This maid will never skip, and to break a rule is beyond her idea of a student. If you seek help, she is always ready to help you, if you ask for it. A violet by a mossy stone, Half hidden from the eye. Yes, Esther, it is you we mean. You ' re so extremely shy, When out into life ' s struggle You ' ll make a hit if you will tell Half of all vou know. LILIAN WAGNER, HazUton Philo. lil Hi IL is noted for her studious nature. She never wastes her time and her untiring ef- I . forts to make her .school years successful are well worthy our commendation. Not- withstanding the fact that she studies hard, she has time to be merry and gay, and no one has visited her without having a hearty laugh at her funny sayings. She scattered with unselfish hands, Her brightest thoughts on barren sands. 113 MARGUERITE WALTY, Dorranceton Dorrauceton H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. peg r EG has a sweet, amiable, and cheery disposition, always looking on the bright side l of life, which mikes every task, no matter how hard, seem easy. Her motto is, Life ' s too short to worry, so why should I care. Peg ' s chief ambition in life is to graduate, and so far she has lived up to it very well. Altho small in stature she has a big heart and is always willing to lend a helping hand whenever it is needed. AGNES WARNER. Laeeyville Laceyvillc H. S.; Normal Course ; Pbilo ; Y. W. C. A.; Delegate to Eaglesmere. Duty before pleasure. AGNES is a girl who is always found doing something to make others happy. She may often be seen down town trying to make life brighter for some poor unfortunate child. We all love Agnes, in spite of the fact that life is to her a big, serious problem, and she is always so deeply concerned about the things yet to be done. Still, with all her seriousness. Agnes enjoys fun, and her merry laugh is often heard ringing thru the halls, and she has a cheery smile for everyone. If you have ever seen her parading thru the halls dressed as a little girl with pretty curls and a big pink hair ribbon, you will agree that there is no one in B. S. N. S. sweeter or more lovable than she. The Y. W. C. A. always counts on her help when planning anything. She never re- fuses, and is very useful because of her willingness and originality. She has appeared in several playlets staged by the Y. W. C. A., and has always taken her part very successfully. In fact, Agnes has shown herself capable in every line of work, and we consider our- selves very fortunate in being able to count her among our number. 114 HELEN WATTS. Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-Barre H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo Drama 4 ; Y. W. C. A,; May Day 3 ; Basketball Class 3, 4 ; Varsity 3, 4. watts Athletics doth charm this girl, She lives the ball to hurl. A gymnast too, so you may see A quite accomplished maid is she. WATTS is not only an accomplished gymnast but something of ati actress as well Who can forget Puck or Peggy ? Or who does not remember the splendid readings Watts has given us in society and elsewhere ? Nor does Watts sleep al the time in the dormitory. No indeed. Why, 10:10 or wee hours of the morning were not unaccustomed to seeing Watts capering about the halls. Normal Course HERMAN WIANT. Huntington Mills Pres. Callie. Drama 3 ; Junior Drama ; Track 1. 2, 3 ; Class Track 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Class Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Capt. 4. HERMAN has been with us since our babv year, helping to develop our class morally, phvsicallv and mentally. Morallv. because he is one of the best Christian fellows in the school ■ phvsicallv, because of his basketball inclinations ; mentally, because he can tell you more about Trig, and cases than anyone else in the class. For you see, he has had a tremendous amount of experience. 115 STUART WIANT. Huntington Mills Normal Course ; Callie Drama 3 ; Track 2 ; Faculty Honor. STUART is the baby of our class, and one who entered our class in its baby year. He came to Normal when he was eleven years of age and took Freshman work and did ver) ' well. Each year Stuart has grown in wisdom, stature, and in favor with his fellow men. His favorite subjects are those of the Biological Department. He surely did pull down the ninety ' s ' and hundreds there. It was a grand race between him and his brother, and we know he made his brother go some. Stuart cares very little for the fairer sex, but we predict he vi ' ill, when he gets old enough, since all his brothers did. We can think of nothing else but success for Stuart, because of his splendid qualities, his start in life and his ambitions. BLANCHE WILKES, Wanamie New Port Twp. C. H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo. punk. In geography, an eddy is a contrary current. In life it is a peace-breaker ; For Blanche is never at rest in thot. Because of the eddy in her heart, is the name to whicli she responds most readily. Unfortunately she has never Why, we cannot say. She is a shark at Virgil. Why, she even had charge of a class once. Crocheting occupies her spare moments. We have heard her e.xpress a desire to travel, but we doubt if she ever could get far from Nanticoke. 116 1 felt at home at Normal. Normal Course EDWARD WILLIAMS. Nanticoke Callie Pres.; Assistant EdiW Obiter ; Y. M. C. A.; Class Basketball Manager 4 ; Vice Pres. B. D. C. 4, iniD ed A very different type is this, We hear a lot from him. D is one of our jolliest classmates. «P I J , sure cure for the blues. As I recall, he most enjoyed .Sunday evening gym. His cheery greeting and hearty handshake are a He is a most earnest worker for our class, and was chosen as assistant editor of Obiter. He is also a loyal .society worker, and is seldom missing from the business meet- ings, where he makes it a point to see that things do not drag. On account of this interest, he was elected president in his Junior year. Since his stay here at Normal, he has been very much interested in athletics. Ed has a lot of spirit and was alwa s on hand when our boj ' s were contesting for a victory, and did much to help manv a team to victory by his excellent cheer leading. Ed , like the rest of us, has had his troubles, the greatest of these being the Bio- logical Department, which causid him to coin his well known phrase, Think we ' ll pass ? We hope so. ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, Alden Station Wanamie H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. W. C. A. AFTER teaching for several years, Elizabeth came to Normal, where she has been noted for style. Small in stature, fond of dancing and desirous of owning a bungalow in the west, we have found her a genial, lively girl. There is a legend that she is es- pecially fond of the scenery about Akron, wherever it is. 117 MARGARET WILLIAMS. Nanticoke Nanticoke H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. W. C. A. A gentle manner and a pleasing voice. MARGARET possesses a most pleasing manner, which has endeared her to her class- mates. She is a lover of fun, and always ready to laugh and be merry, providing it does not interfere too seriously with her studies, -for she is a firm believer in the old maxim, There is a time for work and a time for play. She is an active worker in Callie Society, which has been favored many times with her musical talents. We all love to hear her sing, which she is ever willing to do. She also is a faithful worker in the Y. W. C. A. RUTH WILLIAMS. Taylor Taylor H. S.; Normal Course ; Callie ; Y. W. C. A. RUTH entered our class in its Senior year. She is very ambitious and singing is her fame. She is a very good natured young lady and her merry laugh can often be heard resounding thru the halls. She is always on hand when feeds are in progress. Entering Normal so late had no effect on Ruth, for her brown eyes and sweet disposi- tion won her many friends, particularly gentlemen. Oh, we do not expect Ruth to remain in the teaching profession long, but whatever she does, we wish her joy and gladness. Ruth loves the gentlemen so That in the .study hall, She watches them continuall) ' . And studies not at all. 118 STANFORD WILLIAMS. Shickshinny Normal Course ; Callie President ; V. M. C. A.; Class Basketball 2, 3, 4 ; Class Track 2, 3. S ' STAN ' TAN believes that book knowledge is not the most important, and during his three years stav here, he has cultivated the social side. Where ever he is, there is always fun and laughter, and vStan ' s laugh can be recognized among any crowd. He is a member of Prof. Bakeless ' s choir of Williams and Jones, but he likes the name of Williams best. He is a believer in sports, especially basketball. He has helped to hold up the class dignity in that line. MARJORIE WOLF, M.llviUe Millville H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. MARJORIE, after graduating from the Millville High School, entered our class in its Sophomore year. She is a very sedate young lady, but has the habit of giggling at anv little occurrence. Marjorie is one of the talented members of our class, for she is talented along musical and especially artistic lines. Some day we expect to see her famous picture in some great art gallery. Behold this pleasant maid • Who paints and draws with ease ! She also draws an audienee when She tickles the ivories. Her smile, so full of fun. Will soon explain the reason why So many friends she ' s won. ll ' J H. ROBINS YOUNG. Mitninburg Dickinson Seminary ; College Prep.; Callie ; Class Baseball 3 ; Class Track 3 ; Varsity Basketball 4. young ROBINS, as one might imply from his name, possesses the migratorj ' instinct to a great- er or less extent. After si ending several years at Dickinson Seminary, he flitted to Normal hoping to spend the cool months in a sunnier clime than that of his former abode. He has not only exhibited his love for roaming by his coming to Bloomsburg, but also by his fast work on the basketball floor. The nature of his playing and the students ' ap- preciation of it can best be realized by calling to mind the applause that came from the fans when Young went on the floor. His soaring nature was also demonstrated to us by his high jumping in the indoor track meet in our Junior year. We think of Young as one of those who attends to his own affairs and yet has time to give a good healthy smile to a friend. Our good wishes for a successful college course and career go with you, Robins. BEATRICE YOUNGMAN. Hazleton Hazleton H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. THIS young lady is a prominent member of the Hazleton delegation. Behind those se- rene blue eyes, mischief doth lurk. Bee is always ready to receive and play a joke. Her happy nature has won her many friends here, who altho they hav e heard she likes teaching, hesitate to predict the fate of a school marm for her. We advise her now for once and all to decide to settle down in Hazleton. Though the world were e ' er so bitter, Her smile could make it sweeter. ' ' 120 MIRIAM ZIERDT. HazUton Hazleton H. S.; Normal Course ; Philo ; Y. W. C. A. ZIERDT Let the world slide. THIS cheery maiden came to B. S. N. S. in our Junior year. Since then she has been working faithfully to help make our class succeed. She is very fond of hair dressing. On going into her room most any time one may find her combing .some one ' s hair. She has had .several cases since coming to B. S. N. S., but none seems to suit her quite .so much as Dan. She is also somewhat of a poetess She has composed many a pleasing little rhyme. We predict that some day .she will publish a collection of short poems and thus make her name famous. It is easy enough to be pleasant When life flows along like a song ; But the girl worth while is the girl with a smile When everything goes dead wrong. BILLY HOLMES MASCOT OF THE CLASS OF 1017. ii .THO is Billy Holmes ? you ask and, after pages of description, we find we haven ' t W answered. Why, he ' s just Billy, we explain. Quaint, charming, delightful Billy, with his yellow hair and dancing eyes and sunny, happy smile. No one can exiilain him, no one can describe him — you ' ll have to find him for younself. But when you have done so, we know you will say with sunshine in your heart — How glad I am for Billy ! 121 03nuuiumoiiitajiiiuaiituunmQinimiuiic03HiiiiiiiiiiDtiiiiiiiiiiiDiumiiiniartiimiMiiamuiiHniaHnniiiinc03iiiiiiirniiDimnmii = |i ' |i|N|I |ir|[i|ti|.)|ii|,t|il|:i|l|. ' |i:|.!lu|:i|i | l |ii|. |i| ' |. r ' ll|rJM|ir|ii|..| ' i| ' | ' i| ' i|ii|M|.|M|Li| |il|ij|ll|M|li|ii|ir|i | l|li|ltllll:ll.:lll|ii|il|li| ' i| l l |i l ' l i|:i|P ' |n|il|i l |i l l«llll l S Faculty Honors I : „ f . . ; J. Stewart Wiant I : Class Historians, - p j g : Class Oration William; !!. Keller I : Class Essay Lucy Padagomas I ; Class Prophecy .Nellie Papciak I • ' Class Memorial Earl E. Richards □ I II „ „ f Allen L. Croniis i I Class Presentation j j gmith g. I- 1 I CLA55 HONORS 1 8 « 1 I President ' s Address J. Frank Brink i I Vice President ' s Address Hope Dennis 1 I Ivy Day Oration Ervin A. Hobbs — I - = I I Class ' VV ill Mildred Milehain ; | I I ! I = ' l I I |: I 1 I I I I I I I I I ■ I I I I I I I I I I I i • I I I I )• I I ••• I t i •••■••■• I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I )( i I I I I • I I l = OiinnmiincmuiinnaBiuiuiiiiaiimtiiuiicOimuuuwauuuwuiUHMuniiUDiiuiuinia miiuiiHiaiiiHiiiimcoiuiM y. u 0i . Vel8 ' ?.; A ' ff I I V ' y Junior Class History (T HK Junior Year in school is generally a very romantic one in a student ' s life. He has three years to looli ML back upon and another year to look forward to. If he has not done his work well in the three years, h still has a chance left to accomplish it. We are not going to use outbursts of praise for which narratives of this sort are generally noted, but plain cold facts. So to begin. On a certain bright morning in September of 1914, there was ushered into the halls of Normal a new class. To say they were green was placing the word mildly, but like everything else time quickly passed and we became Sophomores or Second Ye.ir Students. Here we found that we were not quite as wise as we thot we were. We managed, however, to get thru the year with only a few swollen heads, due to overstudy and aq outpouring of brains. In this, our Junior year, our class was greatly increased, until we now number over two hundred. We have always been active in school affairs. Our class has always been represented on the gridiron, base- ball diamond and basketball cage. We have become wi.ser, and appreciate tnore the things which are now before us to secure. What is before us we do not know, but if we live up to our motto, Truth, Honor and Service, we shall surely accomplish the goal for which every one aims. President, Edwin Delevan Woodward. Vice President, Elizabeth MacDonald. Secretary, Ruth Pope. Treasurer, Fred B. Witchey. 125 (OTIW a PIPE-DREQTa) Historyof the Class of 1919 COLORS : BLUE AND WHITE. OFFICERS : President— Ronald E. Kehler. Secretary — Mary E. Williams. Vice President— Muriel A. Griffiths. Tre. surer — David W. Zehner. ( JN THE Fall of 191.5, a group of care-free, congenial children entered the stately halls of B. S. N. S , desir- ing to enter the Fresh Class, and by so doing constituted one of the greatest classes that has yet entered the institution. The first meeting was called by the president of the ' 17 Class and the following officers were elected : President — John Hodder. Secret. ry— Marion Paddon. Vice President — Dorothy Keyser. Tre. surer— David W. Zehner. The class, as a whole, worked hard and consequently distinguished itself in all school activities. In athlet- ics, we showed extraordinary strength and skill. The first opportunity given us was in basketball. Both the girls ' and boys ' teams were strong and put up a good fight with the opposing teams. Next came the indoor track meet, and desiring to show what we could really do, we subdued the Sophomores and Juniors, but because we possessed an unselfish class spirit, gave up first place to the Seniors and took second. In baseball we exhibi- ted our strength by defeating the Sophomores and making the Seniors hustle to beat us. When we returned in the Fall of 1916, we were ready to renew our efforts for success, and having attained the higher degree of Sophomores, we extended a hearty welcome to the children of the 1920 class. At the first business meeting we found that some of our cla.ssmates had failed to return, nevertheless, our number had dou- bled. The following officers were then elected : President — Ronald E. Kehler. Secretary — Mary E. Williams. Vice President— Muriel A. Griffiths. Tre. surer — David W. Zehner. We continued to hold our place in school athletics, having exceptionally good class teams. On the gridiron we were represented by such stars as Foster, Fought, Dormack and Leonard, and on the diamond by Fought and McDonald. As the trying experiences of our Freshmen j ' ear are over, we are endeavoring to make our Sophomore year even more successful, and thereby continue to keep the standard of the ' Blue and White ' unmarred. 128 Class of 1920 ( ypHE first meeting of the Class of 1920 was called by the president of the Junior Class. The class was at l| L this time organized, and the following officers elected : John Hodder, President. Anna Davis, Vice President. Esther Shaw, Secretary. Ralph Anthony, Treasurer. At the first meeting forty members were present. The colors chosen were black and red. Basketball teams were chosen and both did exceptionally good work for first year teams. The captain of the boys ' team was Theodore Reese, while the captain of the girls ' team was Anna Davis. The members of the boys ' basketball team are, Samuel Longstreet, Theodore Reese, Carl Berger, John Eman- uel, Ralph Anthony, and John Shaeffer. The members of the girls ' basketball team are, Anna Davis, Grace McDyer, Mary McGill, Mary Pollock, Marie Ulrich, and Eloise Curry. For the first time in the history of the school, the Freshmen girls defeated the Sophomores in a basketball game. The outlook for basketball is very promising as we have a good team for the coming year. Although we are Freshies we are always on the job, and intend to make our remaining years here even more successful than our first year. 131 The Model School ( yrWE Model School is an essential factor in preparing the Seniors as teachers. It is here that they do their Ml first teaching under the constant and competent inspection of the Professional Department. There are nine grades in the Model School which enable every Senior to become acquainted with the work in each grade, either by observation or actual teaching. Four experienced critic teachers, Misses Ben.son, Maize, Carpenter, and Moyer— with Professor Bakeless as the Dean, have charge of two grades each in separate rooms. Thus the children receive the close attention of skilled specialists. The children are also under the instruction of the regular teachers in Drawing, Domestic Art, Manual Training, Music, and Physical Training. The newest and best methods of instruction are used and each grade is equipped with abundant material for its work. The teachers are at liberty to use anything from the Normal School Departments, that will aid in pre- senting the les.son. The number of students in the Model School has increased so rapidly, that this year, a new room had to be added, making five finely equipped rooms. 134 The Normal Course ( T HE purpose of the students pursuing the Normal Course, is to become well-rounded men and women, such l|L as are needed to guide the development of children. The Professional Department places emphasis on the development of power to do, and on the ideals to be followed. The laws of the mind, (in their application to daily life and to the problems of the school-room) and child study are here carefully and practically considered. In this department the Seniors have their first ex- perience in teaching under careful supervision. It is a recognized fact that the body needs education as well as the mind. The department of Physical Edu- cation is in charge of special instructors who have for their aim the full and harmonious development of all parts of the physical organism. There is possibly no other subject in the curriculum that is better calculated to develop and quicken the powers to ob.serve, than Drawing. Many who have studied Drawing before entering the school, are able to do advanced work in drawing, painting and designing. The school is fortunate in its equipment and teaching force for the work in Science, and the students who receive the instruction are still more fortunate. No old-time book work in Science is done, but laboratory and field work with courses in reading and original research. The uppermost thot in the department of English is to have the pupils speak and write good English. The students are required to master the mechanics of expression and a working knowledge of paragraph structure. Sufficient attention is given to word analysis to arouse the student ' s interest, and thus lead him to observe the more common facts of etymology. In the department of History and Civics, most thoro work is done. The students have access to a large number of reference books and maps which show the actual conditions and make the text more easily understood. A large majority of students pursue the Normal Course, because it trains them for future teaching. 136 College Preparatory Course ( HE College Preparatory Department is one of the oldest depart - (Jl ments of our school. It had its beginning in ISliO, and since then has afforded a strong course. The aim of this depart- ment has been to provide a course that will prepare students for col- lege work. On account of this purpose, the subjects pursued are dealt with thoroly, and in great detail. The preparatory work of this department is considered sufficient for entrance to many colleges with- out further examinations. In fact, Bloomsburg graduates may be found in many colleges and universities. The excellent work that is being done by these students merely emphasizes the fact, that our school ranks among the best and most efficient preparatory schools. This department also provides a Medical Preparatory Course. This course prepares students for the various phases of medical work. On account of the excellent laboratory facilities and the nature of the course, it affords a wonderful opportunity for prospective physicians. The work pursued is not only sufficient for college entrance, but also includes part of the work given in some colleges. The value of this course lies in its emphasis of details, breadth of work, and above all the creating of the proper attitude and spirit for further study. 137 BUSINES QURSE Commercial Department ' EAIvIZING the importance of commercial training, the school lays claim to a thoro up-to-date, and pro- iK gressive commercial department adequately supplied with typewriters and other equipment for effective (j ' work. Here the future business leaders of the country are being prepared for positions of prominence and responsibility. While most of the students expect to enter the business world, some of the Normal students are also taking this work in addition to the regular course, with a view to teaching these branches The course of study is carefully and systematically arranged, and includes shorthand, typewriting, book- keeping, commercial arithmetic, spelling, penmanship, English, business practice, and office methods ; in short, all that is essential to the preparation for a successful business career. 138 JMLVSIC i ' Music is the universal language of mankmA. ' ' ' —LoiigfeHo-w. (UST as our school has made marked advances in many of its other courses, so the Music Department has broadened and is one of which we, as Seniors, can well be proud. It stands in our school for the best and noblest in music. Due to the untiring efforts of Mrs. Marion E. A. Miller, a course in the Supervision of Public School Music has been thoroly estab- lished. Two from among our number are graduates in this course : Marie Cromis and Hester Saltzer. The whole student body feels and appreciates the interest shown by this department thru the Musical Appreciation. ' ' We have gained much of the inspiration which comes as a result of the study of good music. This splendid work is not confined to the Normal students alone, but the appreciation of good music for children which the Model School receives is worthy of great commendation. The Senior Class is very grateful for the time given to the music in the societies. Our programs have been much im- proved by this help, and the interest in them has been very great. Owing to the efforts of a member of our class, R. Sinclair Kilgore, an orchestra has been organized which furnishes the music at chapel time. The Seniors are very glad that several of our members have helped to make this excellent new feature a success. As we look back over the accomplishments of the year, we surely feel that many of our most pleasant memories can be traced to our increasing appreciation and love for good music. 139 General Athletics (TjrKE class of nineteen hundred and seventeen has been active in athletics from the first, while the general ll I spirit of the class has been that of enthusiasm and cooperation. In inter-class tournaments the feeling ran high and the class of 1917 was often victorious and always well represented. The boys ' basketball team in the Junior year exhibited a good fighting spirit and came out a close second in the race for the championship. Their Senior work was even more successful, and after a series of hard fought games they won the much coveted championship. Our girls ' basketball team in Junior year was one of the bs-it. The majority of the girls made varsity and in the inter- class games the Seniors were given a close run for the cup, our class losing out by only two points in the third game. In Senior year we won all our games and our goal was won - the cup was ours. The boys of the class showed up very well in the inter-class track meet of our Junior year. They contested every place closely and won nine points. In the Senior year they won the meet with thirteen and one half points. The girls ' track meet was one of the decided sweeps for our class. We took first place in every event ; sec- ond place in four events and third place in three. In the gymnasium exhibitions both Junior and Senior years the class of ' 17 won first prize for the best class stunt. In the Junior year seven people were dres sed as huge maroon and white firecrackers. They marched in under a spot-light doing a glide step and formed in a row at one end of the gym. The president of the class dressed in white with a large white match tipped in maroon approached the crackers and touched the fuses of one after another. Each time as he did this a report was heard and a large letter dropt from the firecracker. When all seven had been exploded the word Juniors was spelled. The class gave the class yell and the firecrackers marched off singing the Alma Mater. In Senior year the stunt was a mingling of diss spirit, school spirit, and patriotism. A submarine colored in the class colors flying an American and a school flig, was drawn in by several members of the class dressed as sailors. As they came in, the class, gathered at one end of the gym, sang the Alma Mater. When the subma- rine was drawn to the center of the floor the top was suddenly pushed off and Billy Holmes, the class mascot, jumped up waiving the class pennant. The class gave a class yell and then as Billy produced an American flag the Star Spangled Banner was played, and while the boat was pulled off the school sang this song. The various varsity teams, football, basketball and baseball, have all been supported by 1917 players and they have been among the big men in the athletic history of the school. We feel proud, and justly so, of the spirit manifested by our class in athletic work, and in going out vi-e leave a record behind us which will mark the class of 1917 as one of the best. 142 Base Ball Baseball J. W. Weimer Jno. Kelsev W. B. Sutuff Coach Captain Manager 3i BOUT the time that the Biology Department gets its first whiff of Skunk Cabbage, one may notice a AA busy stir among the boys of Bloom. Out-of-door invites them and the great national sport comes into its C7 own. We all love baseball and do not need to be begged to enjoy this fine pastime. The prospects at the early season practices were just a trifle discouraging because many good players had left the previous year. This fact did not cloud Olympus long, however, for the old timers, Dutch Leidich, Capt. Kelsey, Bill Gordon, Russell Ramage, Hodder, and some scrubs of last year were busy at work. Coach Weimer had an abundance of material from which he developed a team that played bill as his former teams had played. Among the new comers in action were Fought, Brink, Sands, Schlaugh. McDonald, Hodgson, Smith, Kester, and Soto- longo. The work progressed finely, and the presence of Bill Gordon and Leidich helped to balance the more er- ratic youngsters. The team was ready for action and their first game was played at home against Nanticoke High School, May 1. The Normal team showed their superiority very quickly. They puunded the ball all over the field, Leidich and Kelsey being the chief offenders. Pop also struck out eleven and Hodder, who had a trial, also struck out seven. Gordon did the back stopping in his old way. Ramage also gave good account at the bat. Our second game was a pitcher ' s duel, Bucknell Reserves being the opponents. Kelsey won his own game on a final hit, bringing the winner in. The team next journeyed to Lock Haven and easily beat the Normal School there, 12—1. On this trip we played our old rivals, Dickinson Seminary, at Williamsport. We lost 5 -4, after clinching the game, due to un- fortunate breaks. Lebanon Valley College afforded the next home exhibition and one of the finest games ever witnessed here. Our opponents were more seasoned and batter apparently than Normal, but alas, the boys wielded manfully and slaughtered the Goliaths. Jack Hodder did the twirling and did it mighty well. The contest went for ten innings, Lebanon Valley having tied in the eighth, 4—4, and gathered another in the first half of the tenth. The whole infield played air-tight ball and supported finely. The batting of Leidich, Kelsey and Gordon kept Nor- mal in the game. In the last half of the tenth, Brink batted, starting off by a single, went to second on passed ball, and scored on single by Gordon who took second. Pop Kelsey again came to the fore, smashing one hard enough to send William in for the big tally. The following day our team journeyed to Kingston to battle with Wyoming. The presence of a large crowd showed the great interest, Bloomsburg people dominating even there. Captain Kelsey did the hurling, his last 145 game of the season, as he injured his arm. He allowed but four hits and would have scored a shut-out, only for a slight blunder. The batting of McDonald and Leidich were bright spots, along with the fielding of Ramage and Brink, getting some hard attempts. The whole team played in game form from start to finish. Score, 4-1. Dickinson Seminary was our next victim at home and we handed them a (hock) zero, 3 — 0, being our third victory in four days. This easily brot the team up to former Normal standards. We journeyed down to Ship- pensburg and struck a hard proposition there, being defeated 8 — 3. Having but one pitcher, who was doing all our hurling, the pace was too strong. Owing to inclement weather, our home game with them was cancelled and our hopes for a retaliation. Lock Haven at Bloom proved easy and we won 10 — 4, Gordon and Hodder being the batteries, Ramage and Leidich firing the big guns in hits. Three days later P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. team of Harrisburg were sent home sadder and wiser, score 6—4. Wyoming came down a few days later, but rain stopped the game in the first inning. Pittston also sent a team down a week later, and again the weather man put the fans in gloom. State Board was to see the team perform against Shippensburg, but rain again interceded. No practice was afforded previous to our last game against Bucknell, where we made a poor showing under hard conditions, poor grounds, and lack of practice, and we were defeated 9 — 1. The fact that the team won eight of the eleven games due to the all around work of the team, however, the bulk of credit must go to men like Gordon, Leidich. Kelsey, Hodder, Ramage and Fought, whose steady hitting and experience did much to do the tallying, is very gratifying. McDonald was also a great strength and reliable man. Sands, Hodgson, and Schlaugh did steady work infield. SCORES B. O. April 29— Nanticoke H. S. at Bloom, - . . 10-2 May 6— Bucknell Res. at Bloom, - - - 4—3 May 12— Lock Haven N. S. at L. H., -. - 12—1 May 13 — Dickinson Sem. at Williamsport, - - 4 — 5 May 19 — Lebanon Valley College at Bloom, - 6 — 5 May 20 — Wyoming Sem. at Kingston, - - 4 — 1 May 22 — Dickinson Sem. - - - 3 — May 24 — Shippensburg N. S. at Shippensburg, - 3 — 8 May 27— Lock Haven N. S. at Bloom, - - - 10-4 June 1— P. R. R. Y. M. C. A., Harrisburg at Bloom, 6-4 June 17 — Bucknell Univ. at Lewisburg, - - - 1 — 9 146 Football W. VVeimer C. p. Hodgson- A. E. Kegerreis Coach Captain Manager CHOOL opened the 12th of September and the 23rd our first game was to be played with Bucknell. A goodly number came out to practice and settled down to hard work at once. The.se were trying days for the Coach who had to de- velop a whole new backfield, with the exception of Hodgson, quarterback, who was captain. Among the new material was Jones, who made good at halfback. Brink at fullback, Delaney, Getty, Kester, Leonard and Sherman alternating during the early part of the season for the other halfback. Delaney had the call over the others, and saw much more service. P udge is full of fight and played a hard game thruout. Teddy Smith was pilot for the scrub team and was able to fill the varsity po- sition of quarterback at anytime, as he did in the Bucknell game. In the line we had Derr and Sotolongo, the only letter men from the previous year, but with them were those that took the bumps that made the ' 15 team, Hobbs, Morgan, Moss, Boyle, Johns, Cromis, and Hodder. All these men were used in varsity games. The work of Hobbs was of a sterling type. Morgan did good work as long as he kept down from The Blue Sky. Tulips was injured, however, and this was a serious drawback to him. Among the good line material who appeared for the first time in the squad were Shearer, Dormack, Wolf, Fought and Foster. After the usual hard preliminaries, shoving the horse, tackling, and getting the signals down, we were ready to take our chances against Bucknell. Hodgson was unable to be in this game because he was called home, and Smith ran the team. Derr led the team but we were unable to hold our heavier and more experienced opponents, losing by a score of 31 — 0. But we found out who had the sand and what some of our faults were. Needless to say, the team started its next game in poor condition. The absence of Coach Weimer and Hodgson for nearly the whole week had its bad effect, and we went against the fast Muhlenberg team with little real power. We were smoth- ered, but the nucleus of the team kept in the fight. We used every man in this game and even Old Derr was knocked dippy. We lost 8.5—0. It is a poor team that can not come out from under defeat, and ours was not a poor team in its own class. Susquehanna Reserves paid us a visit with the intention of treating us like door-mats, but it was reversed and they were sad- der and wiser and carried nothing home, while we kept 21. For tbe first home game it was a clean, hard fought game. To show that in our own class we were pretty fair, we trounced poor old Millersville 67 to 0. All the m;n who were in suits were given a show and this helped to make better men for the coming year. Jones was doing excellent work in punting and skirting ends. Derr, Hobbs, Soto and Morgan were holding up the center of defense and ofFinse, while Brink, Dalaney and Sherman were steadily gaining ground. Shearer, Boyle, Johns and Fought were still battling for end positions About the hardest and dirtiest game was the one put up by Bucknell Reserves. They cared little for decent tactics. and Mor- gan was laid up for the remainder of the season. Hobbs was shifted to center and Soto to tackle. We scored our first points in the form of a field goal from about the thirty yard line, kicked by Hodgson. Knowing that this was not eujugh we went in for more and scored a touchdown and its goal, making the score 10 to 0. 149 We journeyed up to Penn. State the following week where we met the Freshman team. The previous week they had wal- loped Wyoming ' s heavy team about 46 to and we were going to see what we had in comparison. We found that it was not so bad, as the final score was 06 to 0. The team showed its fight and was highly complimented b) ' Bloom men at State, Griff, Smoze and Gress. Hobbs plaj ' ed an exceedingly fine game and looked as if he had been used as a gang plow. Derr, Jones, Hodgson and Shearer were also in every play. Our ancient rival, Dickinson Sem came in for theirs the following week and they did not cross our goal line. The con- dition of the field prevented our fast light team from scoring more than three touchdowns, the score being 19 — 0. A new arrival in football appaired here next. Lock Haven Normal came with a strong team. They had a college man in the back field and he was good, as those who bumped him will attest. Quay, and five others of the Wyo team were here to see us perform. We weren ' t .so anxious to be foolish, so Quaj- learned more the following week as did not only five Wyo men but also about eighteen. Not being permitted to use our science we had a tartar to buck as the Lock Haven crowd was heavy. A bad fluke, a poor pass recovered by Lock Haven, not long after the game started, gave them the first touchdown. Fumbles were our long suit that day and we lost at least three touchdowns on account of them. We carried the ball five yards to our op- ponents one, but they scored again on us raising their total to thirteen points We came in for the usual talk, with more of it between halves, and with .some very pointed remarks went back to redeem our falling star. The third quarter was fraught with the getting of the advantage and we were still nervous but fighting hard. With the drive and determination that wont quit we shoved across the fir.st touchdown and kicked the goal. Without slacking we pounded our way straight down for the second touchdown but the goal was missed and the score stood tied at Kj- IS. Time saved Lock Haven further trampling. The game with its mi.sgivings came next. We had a team whose average weight was 151 pounds to put up against Wyo- ming, who had a team averaging 1G.5— 170. Wyoming was confident of about uO to 0. It was too bad we had to tear down their ideal. We do hate to disappoint our playmates. It was at Kingston Nov. 13, and our special took about four hun- dred lusty lunged howlers. The Valley poured in valiant Alumni and all told we numbered over a thousand strong. Alexander ' s Band didn ' t faze our crowd at all, and they slung back more than the windy ones could blow. We received the kickoff ; Bang several times did they feel Derr, Hobbs, Soto, Smith in the line? I wonder who the chunky catapults were who slammed on their heels with the pigskin. I guess it was Jones, Brink, Delaney and Hodgson. Was Wyoming annoyed ? No, they were paralyzed, and four minutes after the fir.st whistle the old tube went sailing thru for the seventh point. Wyoming received and we went at it again. Maybe they thot the first one was a fluke, and that the - would make nice little foot marks all over us now. Alas ! we refused again and it was smash and fight for every inch gained. How they yelled Kill em Wyo, but we refused to die and the old ball see-sawed all over the field. Finally Wyoming pulled one that fooled us, and scored their first touchdown, just before the whistle blew for the end of the first half. Who had the Sn ike Dance ? We did of course. The crowd up the river didn ' t raise the bedlam thit Bloom did. The second half started with the pounding of brawn against our light team, but the boys stuck like fury, fighting back every inch of ground. Our kicking and handling of ball was far superior to theirs and we recovered nearly every punt sent either way. At the early part of the sec- ond half Wyo began to substitute. Why ? Because eleven of us were a ter every blue stocking that tucked a ball under his arm. They knew that prime condition was back of every tackle. Not a Bloom man was taken from the game from ne- cessity and we made but two substitutions. Finally all things must close. We were unable to move the fresh pounds sent in, and did not score again. Their luck was with them and a forward pass got away from us which was due more to a break than to science. Our old rival now had fourteen points to our seven. Were we beaten ? No. The fight and grit again.st superior weight has never been outdone by any team. Let me quote the thirteen : Fought, Soto, Wolf, Hobbs, Foster, Derr, Smith, Hodgson, Jones, Brink, Delaney, while Morgan and Dormack substituted. loO JJALL N 5 Basketball ( HE basketball season opened for Normal away from home, against a seasoned college team. We were defeated by them, M the Bucknell University, 51 — 25. Young starred for us there, and Jones also did fine work. Our next game was against another seasoned opponent, Susquehanna, and we lost 47—15. Ramage played a good game, guarding well and tossing nine fouls. Soon afterward we journeyed to Susquehanna, and there were defeated 43-9. Another defeat was handed to us at home by the Masons ' All Star Five, 32—29. Coach Weimer playing with the Ma- sons, was their ' strong suit, ' while Young was high man for Normal. Unable to hit up a good scoring stride, we fell before Wyoming, who had about the be.st team they had ever produced. The score was 39 — 17. The following game was with our Alumni of State College, and our old stars met defeat, the home five easily winning 35 — 26. Jones tossed nineteen fouls and one field goal. Capt. Hodder was injured and, as a result, was out of the game for the re- mainder of the season. Hodgson led the team from then until the end of the season. The next game was at home, and we trimmed Shippansburg Norra.il 32— ' 20. We journej ed down to Mt. Alto in the Sticks to meet those hefty boys. We gave them a scare on their floor, for it is mighty hard to win there. They won ' 24 — 20. Jones was out of the game with a fractured ankle. On the way home we played at Shippensburg and the game was a farce. We were in poor condition and were easily defeated, ' 20 — 7. Probably one of the hardest fought games that Normal ever figured in, was the one against the old and hardened Berwick Y. M. C. A. Normal led first half 18—9, but Y. M. C. A. tied at 19 — 19 in the second, and then the battle raged. Just when points were needed badly, a long goal by each Hodgson and Bavolack assured Normal of victory, and the score was made 28 — 27. Young and Tulips played well for Normal. Dutch Leidich ' s team was here next, and along with him were several Reading Eastern League Reserves, but we gave them a hard fight losing, however, 32 — 26. Their victory was a result of Leidich ' s foul shooting. Berwick Y. M. C. A. appeared again to be roundly walloped on our floor. They brought a large crowd of rooters, and it was the most spirited game played here. We won, 35—27. Jones was back in the game and scored five field goals and eleven fouls. The last home game was with Pittston High School, and little trouble was found in defeating this team 34-27. Jones tossed fourteen fouls out of twenty- three. The Wyoming team, who defeated us on our floor, laughed heartily when we appeared there. However, the laugh soon be- came a frown of worry, for we pursued them like a house on fire, getting four points before they were able to score. The first half stood 12 — 8, their ad, which was far from a safe margin. Derr played his first varsity game here against Dickenson, and held him to one field goal Wyo scored seven field goals, Bloom six, but their foul shooting beat us. They scored sixteen of these to our seven. The score, 31 — 19, was gratifying to us, and it showed hard work under our handicap of injuries, which numbered four men at this time. The last two games were on one trip, and were played against Tremont and Kutztown. Both of these games were hard fought, but we were unable to land a victory. We lost to our opponents, 33 — 13 and 35 — 20. This ended the season fraught with mishaps and hard luck. Finals : Played sixteen games, won five, lost eleven. Opponents scored 514 points against our 354. 153 Girls ' Varsity Basketball ' 16, ' 17 Search, Watts, [ Forwards. Peckham, 4 Brobst, V Center. Keen, ) SCORES : W. B. H. S. 12 B. S. Sunbury Y. W. C. A. 6 B. S. 154 ( HE 1917 class was well represented in IJI the school varsity basketball team, all the players except one being Senior girls. Under the energetic coaching of Miss Schools they developed good team work and rapid passing. The team was faithfnl and practiced diligently to raise the athletic title of the Bloomsburg Normal girls. The season opened with a game on the Normal floor with the Wilkes-Barre High School girls. This game came early in the season before much practicing had been done, and the team met with a foe unde- feated in this season. Altho our team was handicapped by both the guards being dis- abled, they fought with the kind of spirit that deems them worthy of being called .splendid players even when defeated by the opponents. The .second game was played with the Sunbury Y. W. C. A. girls. Again our girls met with a strong foe, but the weeks of practice told and they scored a glorious victory for the school. Dean, i Kei.ser, ■ Guards. Wieland, ) N. S. N. S. 6 43 Junior Boys ' Basketball . URJur l)|--J entee _ .iiiior Year found the nineteen sev- iiteen class contenders for the usual class honors in basketball. The team was captained by G. H. Brunstetter who had played the year previous. Another who had played the former year, was Herman Wiant. The team consisted of Brunstetter, Boyle, H. Wiant, S. Williams, Heddens and Bertholf. These men worked against great odds and should have won the class chanipion.ship. Our Senior rivals, however, did not give their due share to the varsity or scrubs, holding out for the class team. Seventeen put the school first and after that took what remained to play their more experienced rivals. The games were all hard fought. We did not lose to an underclass team, but were unable to defeat the Seniors. In the series of six games we von four while tlie leaders won six. The class gave the team all their support and did not feel discouraged against such oJds. We gave our best and took the defeat as befitted a good loser. 155 Girls ' Junior Basketball Watts, Arnold, Dennis, Forwards. l f ' | Centers. Brobst m basketball team was strengthened in the Junior Year by a number of ex- cellent players entering the class. Altho we knew that we had the victorious 16 ' s to battle with, we felt that we would make a worthwhile record. The first game of the season was with the Seniors in which we were defeated by but a few points. Excitement reigned in B. S. N. S. after the second game with the Seniors. The Juniors had won ! This made it necessary that a third game be played to determine the champion- ship. The great day arrived, and with it a gallery full of enthusiastic students. The teams came on the floor amid the cheering of all classes. The quiet tenseness with intermittent cheering during the game showed that the spectators were with the players. The score was tie till a few minutes before the whistle blew when the Seniors made a lucky .shot basket, and we had lost. Nevertheless, the entire school congratulated the team upon their playing, and the Junior class foresaw victory ii: 1917. Dean, Keiser Search :l Guards. 156 Senior Boys ' Basketball AjJIJITH the return to school from Christmas vacation came the opening of the basketball season. The classes immediately be- J.1 J S to plan for the season ' s activities. Each class had an excellent turnout of material for its class team. As usual, our C class gave up their more experienced men to the varsity and scrub teams. Four men plaved varsity in the early part of the season and another later. We still had a goodly number to pick from. Herman Wiant was elected captain, and Brunstetter, Williams and Boyle of last jear were there for a fight for positions. Ted Smith, who proved to be a mighty valuable guard, came out and made good. Hobbs did fine work at center, playing a consistent game and scored well for a green man. Brink also broke into the game and did his share to keep the team in the lead. Wiant was the high scorer, followed by Brunstetter. Boyle sometimes relieved the forwards and filled either place with a good account. The work of our guards was exceedingly good. Very few opponents got by Smithy and Stan, as the scores easily show. Our best games were against the Eighteen team whose advantage stood about six feet-four in D.ive Miller, but Cotton- top Hobbs kept Dave so busy fanning air that the big boy forgot to do anything but jump, rather reach, while Hobbs outscored him. The first game was against the Juniors and we triumphed 11 to 5. Brunstetter got three field goals and three fouls, while Hobbs .scored the other field goal. The second game brot defeat to the second year team by the score of 8 to 4. Hobbs scored two field goals, Boyle one, and Brunstetter two fouls. The Sophomores did not get one field goal. In the third game we de- feated the first year bunch 20 to 2. Walter Joyce playing forward got three field goals Smith and Wiant also got three each. Wiant tossed two fouls. The Freshmen scored one field goal. Starting the last half of the series our team beat the Sophs 25 to 5. Brunstetter tossed four field goals. Smith three, Boyle two field and three fouls, Hobbs and Wiant one each. The Sophs got five fouls. For the fifth attraction ' 18 offered some amusement ; however, they lacked scoring ability and went down IG to 8. Three field goals and two fouls were their share. Wiant caged enough alone to beat them, having three field goals and six fouls. Boyle got the other two field goals. This was the best of all the class games The last game against the Freshies was a walk- over, 45 — 5. Hobbs scored six field goals, Boyle five, Wiant four and Smith four, while Boyle tossed seven fouls. The Fresh- ies got theirs on fouls. Total season scores : 125 Seniors, 29 opponents. PERSONAL SCORES : Field Goals Fouls Points Wiant, 11 S 30 Boyle, 10 10 30 Hobbs, 10 20 Smith, 10 20 Brun.stetter, 6 t 19 Joyce, 3 6 Williams, 125 Girls ' Senior Basketball r ' R basketball season this year was unusually successful. Not once did we go down to defeat before the other classes. The good work of Search and Watts as forwards speaks for itself, while Dean and Reiser showed strength in their guard- ing. Pettebone in center kept the ball roll- ing with Brobst and her splendid passing as an aid. James, Greener, and Dennis as substitutes, played well. The team work was splendid, due to the careful work of Miss Schools. The class spirit is surely worthy of men- lion. The girls turned out for practice in the same spirit as in our Junior year, and the cheering from the gallery urged the contestants on to victory. As a reward for the team ' s good work our numerals were placed on the cup. Both the girls and boys of the 1917 class teams were honored by a banquet given by the class as an appreciation of their splen- did work. Watts, Search, Dennis, Forwards. Pettebone, Brobst, James, Greener, y Centers. J Keiser, Dean, Guards. SCORES : ri917-191S— 22- 11917—1918—19- ■12 3 159 Class Track i lN our first year while we had the spirit, yet we did not hav. ' the ability to do much more than is expected of a first jj year class. Of our first outdoor meet we have with us now but two participants. Brunstetter Herman Wiant, the other surviving contestant, who was captain, was a member of entered in the mile and came in a close second the relay team which took third place. In our second year, altho our class was still small, we had some new men enter who helped us in our point making. Among them were Cromis, (Captain) who entered the three lap sprint. Brink and Derr at the shot put and hammer throw, and Stewart Wiant and Stanford Williams, who entered in the relay. Our Junior year brot us many more new fellows who entered into the spirit of Seventeen. Button was elected cap- tain, and thru his encouragement we developed a relay team composed of Cromis, Cohen, Vavolo and Button, which took second place, making it in four seconds of time more than the Seniors who took first place. Young showed up well in the springboard high jump, but was tied for first place by Hodder and Baluta. The marked thing about the indoor meet in our Senior year was that every first place in running was taken by a Sev- enteen man. The three lap run was taken by Cromis. His time was 28 4-5 sec. Boyle came in second in 29 seconds- The relay team compxjsed of Button, H Wiant, Christian and Cromis took first place. The time wa 4 min. 18 4-.5 sec. The three jumping events were close contests between Dormack 19, and Hodder ' 20. A half point was made by Kes- ter who tied for third place with Sands in the springboard high jump. The final scores in points were — Seniors I ' A ' i, Juniors 5j4, Sophomores 12 . , Freshmen 13 . A summary of events : — f Cromis, ' 17, 1st, 28 4-5 sec. ( Boyle, ' 17, 2nd, 29 sec. Springboard Hodder, ' 20, ) „_j nr. r. r _ _ High Jump 3 Lap Race MacDonald, ' 19, I 3rd, 29 2-5 sec. Dormack, ' 19 Hodder. ' 20 Sands, ' 18 Kester, 1st, ( Hodder, ' 20, 1st, 34 ft. 8% in. Hop, Skip and Jump - Dormack, ' 19, 2nd, 32 ft. 4}-i in. (Griffiths, ' 18, 3rd, 31 ft. 3}4 in. ( Seniors Relay - Juniors, ( Sophomores 17 [ ■ ' f Hodder, ' 20 ) j High Jump-, Dormack, ' 19 (Miller, ' 18, 3rd, 5 feet. 6 feet C in. 6 feet 3 in. 5 feet 3 in. 1st, 4 min. 18 4-5 sec. 2nd, 4 min. 35 2-5 sec. 3rd, 4 min. 37 4-5 sec. 162 ' . ' .- CALLIE DRAMA CAST Callie A wise old owl sat in an oak The more he saw the less he spoke, The less he spoke, the more he heard Now why can ' t we be like that bird. ( jTORTY three years ago necessity demanded the founding of a new society. To meet this demand, a body of charter r members founded and organized a new society giving it the name of Calliepian. A constitution was adopted and the ( development of a new society began. The society has been in a constant state of evolution. From a . mall order of a few members, it has passed thru many .stages from which it has emerged as the .society which we now have, one ranking highly as a literary organization. Each Saturday evening finds Callies assembled in Callie Hall, which with its attractive furnishings is a place well suited for the business and private programs of the .society. The ])rivate programs con.sist of interpretations of the best works of the best authors, readings, essays, vocal and instrumental music, debates, contests, and short dramatic productions. The Journal also helps in the entertainment of the Callies. It treats upon many subjects in the form of editorials, current events, athletics, poems, jokes and personals. Public programs are given each school terra in the Normal Auditorium Thev are but mimics of our private programs, but conducted on a larger scale and prepared with special effort. The Double Male Quartet is one of the representations of Callie ' s skill. It has often added to the success of the private and public programs. The annual reunion of this society was held on the twenty-fourth of February, nineteen hundred and seventeen. Many friends and members returned and joined with us in the spirit of the society, and the activities of the day. Dancing and social intercourse in the artistically decorated gym was enjoyed by all thruout the afternoon. The drama given in the evening made a suitable climax for the day ' s enjoyment. The play, Quality Street, was ad- mirably and intelligently presented. Each member of the cast did his very best, and crowned the day with success. The success of the society and the reunion in this school year has been due to the cooperative spirit of its members. The Callies of the 1!)17 Class feel that they have carried out the demands of the motto, Excellence or Nothing. We leave, feeling that the work of the .society has e.xcelled the preceding year, as each preceding year excelled the former. We know from the past history of the society that the good work will continue and that each year will excel the former. We leave vou, dear Callie, knowing that our lives are better because of your influence, and our thots will ever turn back with fond memories to the evenings spent with you. May the wise old owl give you inspiration, and help you to realize that, Heaven is not reached by a single bound. But we build the ladder by which we rise From the lowly earth to the vaulted .skies. And we mount to its summit round by round. 165 : ... glllllllllll ' UPK ■ ■■ ' i ' ,A. « B 41 t J ■ fit W ! t s f w : « A Ijkitli ' ' 1-4 ' ' 5l J A ' f r • - ' v:,v;j r •:? 1 — M K - -i. - ; ■ - - PHILO DRAMA, MICE AND MEN Philo (TrrH ' E Philologian Literary Society was founded in 1866, and has this year celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. n As anv anniversary is a lime of looking backward to what has been, and th;n looking forward to what is to come, we will pause here a moment to look back over these past fifty years, and thtn glance briefly into the future of our society. Founded in 1866, by ten people who realized the worth of such an organization Philo has, during the ensuing fifty years, grown to an active membership of about two hundred and sixty. Thru these years the society has done much toward fit- ting its members to meet the various demands of life. They have learned the workings of parliamentary law, how to con- duct meetings from the .standpoint of both members and officers. They have developed more fully the power of speaking before an assemblage, or reading or reciting in a way that will compel and hold interest. Those who posses.sed any musical talent have been called upon to exercise this talent and so have gained confidence and skill. The drama given by the members of the society, which for the past few years has been a yearly occurrence, has done much toward developing dramatic ability and in giving those participating a feeling of ease before an audience. All these things are of great value whether or not one expects to become a teacher. Ease, poise and self-confidence before an au- dience are assets greatly to be desired, and those who failed to get practice in developing them by the ways already men- tioned found opportunity in the debate work of the society. The literary ability of the members found expression and development in the issuance of the weekly paper. The Ad- vance. ' This contains an editorial on subjects of interest to the members of the society, a department of current events, a short sketch on some writer or poet, a report of the athletics and other .school activities, and a department containing per- sonals, jokes, etc. This paper has become one of the important parts of the weekly work of the society. During these fifty years of advancement the society has become the center of many of the social activities o f the school, and the weekly meetings are always enjoyable affairs. After the business has been transacted there is a program given by various members of the society. These programs are varied from time to time by mock trials, extemporaneous dramas, speeches, etc, all of which are a great source of amuse- ment. This fiftieth year of Philo ' s advancement has been a continuation of the splendid work done heretofore. The treasury has been well filled, the meetings large and the programs unusually diversified The drama given on Thanksgiving even- ing was an unusual success. The play, Mice and Men, was a delightful drama full of amusing as well as dramatic situa- tions. The dialogue was very clever and the whole atmosphere of the play charmed all who saw it. The cast was splen- did thruout, tho special credit should be given the leads for their good work. The public program met with its usual suc- cess and those who worked out the plan are greatly to be complimented. And now to look ahead ! The history of this year ' s work, taken after a resume of the advancement of the fifty prece- ding years, is an indicator to the future success of the society. We see ahead unnumbered years of prosperity in which the new members will carry on the advancement of Philo, adding to her accomplishments and activities, years in which the high ideal of those who established our society will find its fulfillment, and in which we will see the development among our members of Speech is the Image of the Mind. 167 The Young Woman ' s Christian Association YINNE of the most important features of work at Bloomsburg Normal is that done by the Y. W. C. A. Its influence on (Itj the students is uplifting and tends to draw them together in spirit. During the history of the Class of ' 17, the girls have done much to attain the highest standard of association work. The girls who have taken the leading parts are those who compose the cabinet : OFFICERS. President— Mildred Berlew. Secretary— Kathryn Jennings. Vice President — Melba Evans. Treasurer— Caroline Pyne. CH. IRMEN OF COMMITTEES. Devotional — Ruth Brown. Information— Mary Kahny. Bible Study- Edwina Wieland. Social— Dorothy Decker. Mission Study— Helen Gregory. Music — Oeorgia Arnold. Of course, it is not the work of these girls alone that has furthered the association. Tliey have been supiiorted almost altogether by the members. On the social life of the students the association exerts a strong influence. The first social event of the year is the re- ception given by them to the new students, enabling them to start on their Normal career with the feeling that the - have made a number of firm friends, who will always be interested in their welfare. Other social events are scattered througli- out the year. Every Sunday evening joint meetings of the associations are held. The.se meetings are conducted by members of the faculty and many outside leaders. Special music is provided by the students. The Thursday evening meetings are also very interesting and well attended. Here, many are led to see the beauty of the Better Way. At Thanksgiving time a week of Prayer was observed. During the year, morning prayer meetings have been held daily. The attendance at the.se meetings has shown the true spirit of the association. A Bible study class was organized under the supervision of Dr. Waller. A Mission Study class was also organized. This class showed that the interest in Missions is increasing. Delegations are sent to student conferences at Eaglesmere and Princeton. Here the leading association workers of the world are heard, and the delegates come back with fresh inspiration and enthusiasm. The reports of the.se conferences are given in pantomime. The .Social Service Work is not confined to the school year, because it is kept up during the summer by the Eight Weeks Club. At Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as other times, donations are made to make the needy and the shut- ins of the town happy. At Christmas time a party is given in the gymnasium. Every year the state secretaries visit the association and give valuable advice. The association is accomplishing real results, and is aiding Bloomsburg materially in offering opportunities and advant- ages to all desiring to develop the best in themselves, and aiming at a broad culture and a thorough jireparation for useful service. 169 The Young Men ' s Christian Association STURDY to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. We cannot be good workmen for God without spiritual development as well as physical and mental. No life is complete without sucH development. It is for this reason that the Y. M. C. A. ende.ivors to promote the spiritual growth of its young men. The cabinet who directed this work was composed of the following : William U. Keller, ' 17, President. Allen Cromis, ' 17, Secretary. John Hodder, ' 20, Vice President. Frank Brink, ' 17, Treasurer and Bible Study. Looniis Christian, ' 17. Devotional. Rupert Belles, ' 17, Deputation. Stuart Button, ' 17, Membership. John B. Vavolo, ' 17, Missionary. . Albert Foster, ' 19, Music. I ' vin Hobbs, 17, Social. Edwin Woodward, ' l.S, Athletic. Yet, the success of the Y. M. C. A. was not due to the work of the caliinet alone, but to the hearty cooperation of the members of the association. In June, 191C, Keller, Brink, and Hobbs were sent as delegates to the Northfield Conference. An excellent report of the conference was given to the students. In November, Cromis and ' avolo were sent as delegates to the Missionary Con- ference at Princeton. Another good report was given. In the spring of 1910, a Teacher Training Class was organized. This cla.ss under the leadership of Prof. Bakeless is doing a great work in preparing young men for leadership in the Sunday Schools. A joint Mission Study Class composed of members of the Y. W. and the Y. M. C. A. has been organized. Under the leadership of Miss Teele, this class is .studying South American Neighbors. The Deputation Work, which was begun last year, is progressing very well under the direction of Mr. Belles. The meetings bring inspiration and help to the communities where they are held. We enjoyed cooperating with the Y. W. C. A. in social work. The young men who contributed money, as well as those who carried flour and other provisions or took them on a wheelbarrow to the remote sections of the town, will never forget that privilege, for it is a privilege to help the needy. With the cooperation of the Y. W. C. A., a fund of one hundred thirty dollars was raised for the relief of prisoners in Europe. We feel that we have had a year of success. And now as we separate and go out into life ' s broad fields of labor, let us go with a determination to Do all the good we can to all the people we can, in all the ways we can, and as long as ever we can. 171 ■■ ■ ' - ' K !. ,■ ' ■ k ' v ' ' - ' - ■ ? ' ■ ■ ■ ' ■ ' ■• ■■- ■■ ' ' ■ ■ - V ■■ - . ' ■■- =■--■■ , ' , ' ■vl ' :■■■ ' l 1 ;, n ■ J y ' tT P J ' - ' : -.. -- - Q UsSH _T ;2£MSS3B i— . P- , ' P : May Day, May 31, 1916 P r-lTH pomp, with triumph and with revelling, Normal celebrated May Day in the grove, Monday afternoon. May 31. A crowd of more than a thousand enjoyed the May Pole Dances, the entrance of the Queen, as Queen Eliz- abeth and the King as Shakespeare, with the courtiers and attendants, and the presentation of Shakespeare ' s May Day Play, A Mid-Summer Night ' s Dream. This play was the climax of the day. and was enjoyed to the full extent by the audience. The program of the day was opened by the children of the fifth and sixth grades of the Model School with fairy dances, and these were followed by the first four grades, who played gimes and very cleverly executed the traditional May Pole dances. The Queen, Miss Maude Miller, was then borne to her court by four beef-eaters, Ray D. Leidich, Clarence Myles, Percy Griffiths and Frank Meenahan. Accompanying her was the King, Mr. Frank Hutchison, and four ladies in waiting, Misses Grace Clifford, Gueneviere Chapin. Mable Anthony, and Margaret Brink. Then appeared before her Her Majesty ' s Players, who were to present the play of Shakespeare for her amusement. The play was staged in the Grove, between the two bridges over the run, with the audience seated along the road thru the grove. The play, in itself, was an unqualified success and reflects no little credit upon Miss Fiske and the members of the cast. The acting of Earl Hartnian, as Bottom, an Athenian weaver who plays Pyramus in Pyramus and Thysbe before the Duke, was especially noteworthy, as was also that of Miss Helen Walts as Puck, who caused all the trouble in the play. It is hard to single out any particular character as being interesting in a superior manner. The entire cast played in a way that showed that the hard work put upon it was not without result. This closed the program for the afternoon, and supper was then served in the Grove, the students remaining out until seven thirty. The Grove in itself presented an unusually beautiful appearance for the day. Always the most beautiful spot in the town, it fairly outdid itself for Monday ' s events. The weather, too, was ideal, there being no wind to interfere with the speaking, and no bright sun to make it excessively hot. The cast was as follows Theseus, Duke of Athens, Hippolyta, his bride, Egeus, father to Hermia, Philostrate, Master of Revels, Hermia, | Lysander, j Helena, ] Demetrius, j Quince, laborer, Bottom, laborer, Snug, laborer, Committee — Miss Fi.ske, ■ lovers, lovers, Mrs. Master Kahler Mistress O ' Dell Master Noack Master Taylor Mistress MacDonald Master Brill Mistress Decker Master Brobst Master Cohen Master Hartman Master Cromis Miller, Miss Rich, Music Flute, laborer. Snout, Starveling, laborer, Oberon, . . . . . Titania, Attendant Fairies Queen Elizabeth, - . - . Master Shakespeare, Beef-eaters Attendant ladies and children of countrv Master Page Master Button Master Zimmerman Mistress Hartman Mistress Bakeless Maude Miller Frank Hutchison side. Miss Schools, Dancing ; Miss Mitchell, Costumes ; Miss Peet. 173 Public Speaking Contest GIVLN BY THL CLASS OF 1917 IN THE SOPHOMORE YEAR. PROGRAM In Nauny ' s Cottage Barrie William Keller. The Piper (an arrangement) Peabody Arline Nyhart. Valse Brillante (two piano.s) Low Sarah R. Tischler. Emniett D. N. Marcy. Trial Scene from the Pickwick Papers Dickens Samuel Braybrook. Talking Flags Carr Dorothy Decker. Impromptu, C sharp minor Rheinhold Lois M. Fairchild. The Fall of Shadri— Azem Peple Allen Cromis. The Lady of Shalott Tennyson Hope Dennis. Bolero (two pianos) Reinicke Sarah R. Tischler. Emmett D. N Marcy. WINNERS. JUDGES. Arline Nyhart Benjamin Apple, Sunbury. Samuel Braybrook. AD. Gaugler, Middleburg, Geo. E. Graff, VVilliarasport. 174 Magee Prize Contest GIVLN BY THL CLASS OF 1916 AND 1917 IN THE JUNIOR YEAR. PROGRAM Prohibition, . . - . . Jennie M. Robert ? Valse Brillant (2 pianos) . . - . Josef Low Marie Croniis. Hester Saltzer. Mohammedan Aggression, . . . . Freda Jones The Universal Peace Crusade, - - - Margaret Barnuni Concertante for two violins, ... - Charles Dancla Elizabeth Caswell. Marv J. Davis The Messenger of the Air, - - - EUamae Grimes Nocturne, Op. No. 2, - - - - - Chopin Virginia Rohde The Connnuiiity Social Center, ... William Keller WINNERS : First Prize, William Keller. Second Prize, Freda Jones. Third Prize, EUamae Grimes. JUDGES : H. R. Henning, County Supt. of Schools. Lopez, Pa. Carl L. Millward, A. M., Principal of High School, Milton, Pa. John Kanyuck, Vice Principal of High School, Glen Lyon, Pa. 175 Senior Vaudeville ' N the evening of February nineteenth, the members of the Senior Class gave a vaudeville show This event was a departure from the usual program given by senior classes of preceding years to help defray the expenses of the Year Book, and it proved a great success. Isabel Curry represented the management and introduced each act in an inimitable fashion, which put the au- dience in the proper humor to begin with, and kept them there the rest of the evening. Mr. Killgore ' s orchestra lent a truly professional air to the performance, and the success of the show was, in a great measure, due to his splendid music. The first act was a double quartette composed of Messrs. Hodder, Ed. Williams, Knedler, Ammerman, Foster, Brink, Hobbs, and Shaffer. They sang in a most effective manner and lived up in all respects to their flowery introduction. The next act was a monologue in Italian dialect giving a character sketch of the ' ' Dago-man in America. Martha Dean portrayed this Dago-man in a very clever fashion — her dialect, gestures and makeups all combining to give the ef- fect of a true Italian laborer. Myrtle Reiser and Arthur Morgan, who came next on the program, scored the hit of the evening in a clever song and dance act. They were in character as colored performers and kept the house in a gale of laughter during the entire act. They sang several clever songs and parodies and kept up a running fire of jokes and puns. The dancing was very well done and earned the hearty applause of all. After an interlude by the orchestra the Three D ' s gave a delightful little one act comedy entitled The Separation of the Browns. The comedy was prettily staged and the roles of Mr and Mrs. Brown were charmingly played by Harry Derr and Martha Dean, while Hope Dennis did splendid work in the character of Hanna, the family servant and friend. The air of cosy domestic life which pervaded the entire sketch together with the humor of the situation was aa achievement for amateurs, and it gained a large share of the applause. Elva Brobst and Marjorie Wolfe gave a delightful musical number, mandolin and piano, immediately after the comedy. They both looked charming in the picturesque costume of the gypsy, and played in a manner which won the approval of all. The next number was a clever arrangement of child songs, recitations and dances which were given by Helen Watts and Myrtle Bryant. Helen played the little girl as only Helen can, while Myrtle in white bloomer-suit and Dutch cut made a wonderful bruvver. The special feature of this act was the parody work which was heartily enjoyed Arline Nyhart followed this with a reading in her own inimitable fashion. The selection was very clever and Arline gave her hearers no chance to overlook the slightest shade of humor. The Magical Magicians from Madagascar closed the performance in a mystifying demonstration of the Dark Art. Marx Cohen and Otis Barrall were these two men of mystery, and they deserve a good deal of credit for their work even tho, as they reminded the audience, they did nothing superhuman. The representative of the management said Good Night and amid a burst of music from the orchestra the bril- liant performance came to a close. All are agreed that it was a great success and quite in keeping with the standard of the class of nineteen hundred and seventeen. 170 HALLOWE EX An Allegory I ' J LOOMSBURG INN is situated on Opportunity Hill a short distance south of the Mountain of Success. Tla Travelers on their way to the latter place find it a convenient resting place, and stay from two to four years. (j Quite a number of men and women have permanently taken up their residence there, acting as guides thru the hill and properly providing for the guests. The most noted of these is Professor Experience. He is very influential on the Mountain of Success, and directs trav- elers how to find the shortest route to the various villages situated on the side of the mountain. Under him are Professor Discretion and Professor Common Sense. They are very busy men, for many travelers come there lacking in the commodi- ties which these deal out to the guests. Often people have failed to reach their goal because they refused to take the credentials supplied by these men. On a large hill at the back of this Inn is a large field under the care of Professor Health. By cutting thru this field travelers cut off much of their journey and make the other part much easier. Guests during their sojourn may amuse themselves by joining one of the several societies. There is a Society of Fair- ness and Goodwill, which makes everybody feel good and tries to improve him intellectually, physically, and morally. There is a Society of Selfishness, which unfits a person for his coming journey, and gives him false impressions of his own worth. Travelers are never long at Bloomsburg Inn before they become acquainted with the Flunk River, an unpleasing j ' et enticing stream. It rises in the Gym and Lower Campus and flows south to the Mountain of Examination. It was form- erly ver ' shallow and could be crossed on a pony. But now it has become ex-tremely dangerous and especially around the Mountain of Examination. Deep holes lie hid- den in the bed. They were dug there by a certain man named Honor System. Even yet some are daring enough to run the risk of crossing at this point, and are in some instances successful. 179 JOKES Teacher in English — Claire, why did you tell me that the people in New York were stupid ? Claire Gift — Why, the geography books say that the pop- ulation of New York is very dense. First Scene : Willie Keller entering, saying, Darn, under his breath. Second Scene ; Button — Why ! Do you swear Willie ? Third Scene : Willie — No, but I know the words. Button— Sa -, Karl, if I should give you this dime, what would you do ? Karl Richards— I would drop dead. Button — Well, then I saved your life. Margaret Cox — Did you hear the chimney .swallow Derr — Excuse me dear, it wasn ' t the chimney, it was I. Prof. Cope— In Physics — What is a vacuum ? ' Stanford Williams — Oh, I have it in my head, but I can ' t express it. Jimmie — Jude, did you get all the German questions ? Jude Jones — Yes, but I didn ' t get all the answers Fortune Teller— You have a wonderful talent for paint- ing. Esther Pegg — How can you tell it ? Fortune Teller — I can see it on your face. Cromis — How much are the.se collars ? Clerk — Two for 2- ' i cents. Cromis — How much is one ? Clerk — 15 cents. Cromis — I ' ll take the other one. In a Crowded Trolley Car. Stranger Will you have my seat, Miss ? Marion Brown — No, thank you, I have been skating all this afternoon, and I am tired of sitting. Derr — I don ' t see why people keep diaries, do you ? Ramage — Why, to write down their thots, to keep a record of their affairs, and — Derr ( interrupting) — But that ' s all foolishness, I can keep those things in my head. Ramage— That ' s a very good way, but then everybody has not the room. Desperate Characters Desperately in love. Desperately truthful. Desperately studious, Desperatel}- desperate, Desperately active. Desperately thin, Desperately small, Desperately quiet, Desperately angelic, Desperately busy, Desperately .sleepy. in B. S. N. S. Myrtle Bryant. Isabel Curry. Mud. Williams Louisa Dieffenbacher. Myrtle Keiser. Freda Jones. Robbins Young. Jude Jones. Peg Search. Georgia Arnold. Russell Ramage. You wouldn ' t knock the jokes we use, If you could see what we refuse. Hi.story Teacher — Does any one have any Civil War rel- ics? Killgore — I have a union .suit. ISO Harry Derr, speaking of ' exams ' to Mart Dean, I wish I had your head on my shoulder(sl. Walter Joyce— in Algebra — I worked this problem back- wards. ' ' You always were a little backward. Barrall — How do you like my new shoes ? ' ' Luchs — I hate the sound of them. Stockings ? said the .saleswoman. Yes, Ma ' am. What number do you wear ? What number ? snapped the stern visaged lady. Why, two of course. Do you take me for a centipede. Teacher Explain the use pf a hyphen in the word ' bird- cage ' ? H. Wiant— ' It ' s for the bird to sit on, was the startling remark. John Richardson — My girl has the prettiest mouth in the world. Killgore— Oh, I don ' t know-, I ' d put mine up against it. On a mule, we find two legs behind. Two legs we find before. We tickle those behind before we find What the two behind be for. Kindig — I thot you took ' trig ' last year. Mud. Mud — I did, but the faculty encored me. Keller — Referring to Dean Brown of Yale, when giving Northfield report before student body. He just opened his mouth and everything came out fly- ing. Prof. Cope — To Senior Class — Now cla.ss, we are going to study density, .so you will have to u.«e your heads. Prof. P ' oote — How do you ininctuate the sentence, ' 1 saw a five dollar bill on the street ' ? Stanford Williams — Make a dash after it. Derr — I want the life of Julius Caesar. Prof. Teel- Sorr v, Mr. Derr, hut Brutus was ahead of you. Who was the most wicked man in the world ? The man who made steal i steel i pens, and said they did right (write. ) Photographer taking a picture of Derr. Now try not to think of yourself, think of something pleasant. Willie Keller was .sent on an errand the other day, and in order to reach his destination he was forced to cross a railroad track. The following conversation was held between Willie and the ticket agent. Willie — What time does the next train go south . Ticket Agent- In 4. ' i minutes. Willie — What time does the next train go north ? Ticket Agent - ' In • ' !() minutes. ' Bill — All right, thanks, I think it ' s .safe to cross the tracks now. Father — What is this ' (id ' on your record slip (rei ort card) ? Teddy Smith— I— I — I think that ' s the temperature of the schoolroom. Lives of foot ball men remind us That they wrote their names in blood. And departing, leave behind them Half their faces in the mud. Prof, in Physiology — Which toe is never affected with corns ? ' ' Hobbs — Mistletoe. 181 To Make a Successful Normal School Career Mix thoroughly the following ingredients : 1 cup of science, flavored to taste with currents, explosions and breakage bills. 2 cups of crumbs of the Latin and German languages. Any desired amount of Penmanship. A dash of History. Stiffen the mixture with English literature and composition, and pour over it this dressing : A goodly number of athletic games, well beaten. 1 cup social functions. 1 saltspoon Music and Drawing. Place the entire mixture in a saucepan and allow it to .sim- mer for four years over a steady fire of que.stions. Fold in State Board examinations and one Commencement, whipped to a stiff froth. Add sufficient Rhetoricals to chill thoroughly, garnish with a diploma and honors, spice delicately with a few small flirtations, and serve at once. Rules for Visitors to B. 5. N. 5. Don ' t come Sunday. Keep away from Miss McBride ' s during quiet hour. Don ' t smoke on the campus. Don ' t spit on the floor. Hold your nose while visiting the Biological department. Ladies, plea.se don ' t make eyes at the men students. Don ' t ask too man questions. Pav room rent to Miss McBride. For the Good of the B. 5. N. 5. 1. Have all the professors take a course in room ventila- tion. 2. A husband for the German teacher. 3. Buy Prof. Teel an alarm clock. 4. More athletic spirit among some of the faculty. 5. Have the professors learn a new set of jokes. 6. Fewer critics and more workers. 7. Fewer children and more men and women. 8. Teach certain people to deal with circumstances as the} ' are, instead of what they ought to be. 0. A fi.shing pond back of Science Hall for Prof. Cope. 10. Plard shell crabs for the Coach. 11. A mop for Prof. Brill. 1 ' 2. A book of Dont ' s for Cressman. lo. A home on Mountain Top for Miss Teele. 14. A new raincoat for Miss Dickerson. 15. A new lady faculty member for Prof. Goodwin. 16. A log chain for Beishline ' s glasses. 17. A few copies of Strayer for Miss Maize. IS A lunch counter in the dormitor}- for Prof. Kegerreis. 19. A pack of Clark and Snover for Prof. Wilbur. 20. A G ft. rule for Miss McQuiston. 21. A brass key ring for Miss McBride. 22. An automatic violin player for Miss Rich. 2;!. A new heating system in the Science Department. 182 Lost and Found LOST : A beautiful steed, somewhat old, but still very useful. It disappeared one morning after a hard night ' s work. It was of a light brown color and had all the harnes.s on at the time. The finder will confer a favor on the owner by returning it as soon as possible, not on account of the mere worth of the animal, but in view of a great attachment which has sprung up between them during their long a.ssociation. Return to Tulip Morgan. LOST : A heart, very large and tender. It was mis.sed one evening after the owner had returned from the parlor. It had repeatedly been lo.st before, for short intervals. The finder will i)lease return it, without breaking, to Myrtle Bryant. LOST : The presidency of Callie Society. Tulip Morgan. FOUND : A girl ' s night cap with green fringe around the edge. Owner apply to Ervin Hobbs. FOUND : Much jewelry in North Hall belonging to the men of the .school. Owners apply to Gretchen Wintle. LOST : Much .sleep about four evenings a week studying Virgil. The ' irgil students. 183 Biological Classification of Seniors CLASS SENIORIDA. ORDER CHARACTERISTICS Arnoldae— Good natured : small cherub-like appearance : chooses one of her own size. Athertonae — Moves when pushed ; enemy of male sex ; can be raised on a farm. Averia — Wanders off in dreams to lands unknown ; dark roll- ing eyes ; possesses a weird whining voice. Badenorium — True grit ; small quick species found in the outskirts of Hazleton ; Faiislcrs a love for the opposite sex. Bakeress— Usually found in loud socks ; subject to Boyles. Barnumiones- Continually blowing its own horn ; makes queer noises when singing ; harsh voice. Barrallosis — Has the gift of hot air ; becomes nervous in the presence of females. Becklistes — Species of the mining region ; small, chubby ; not easily influenced but good natured ; attractive black eyes. Beehnae — Inhabitant of the wilds of Wayne County ; grows well on a farm ; set jaw. Belles — Female— Thrives well near swamps ; closely allied to and possessing the characteristics of a laughing hyena ; small antennae extending from forehead. Bellesringus — Male — Dignified ; fine form ; well developed on the inside. Beishlinum — Small body ; large head ; can be found around the Science department at B. S. N. S. ; recognized by large outer coat. Benscotorum — Timid ; minds its own business ; found in the presence of females ; coos like a dove. Mild B;rlewites— Fat and flabby ; loves to roll its eyes ; mu- .sically inclined. ORDER CHARACTERISTICS Nor Berlewites— Can be relied upon to do its work ; shy ; straight black hair. Bitlerata— Too lean to be eaten ; bushy head ; small piercing eyes. Bowerionedes — Migrates from Berwick daily ; fond of slough (Schlough.) Boyerorum— Very gentle ; dignified ; thrives best in summer Boyleanglossus— Shirks duty for sake of pleasure ; almost brainless ; has become acclimated to the quietude of Bloomsburg, by its five years of existence. Breischoidea — Very quiet ; cannot be properly classified. Brinkata— True grit ; developed on the farmlands of Benton ; good natured ; goes about very quietly. Broadtae - Straw colored top ; grunts ; can ' t find a mate. Brobstites— Lamb-like trails ; minds its own business ; black fluffy top knot ; voice like a nightingale. Brownides — Hibernates during the winter at B. S. N S ; small featured ; well adapted to the Forest City in the summer time. Brownistic — Fur must not be rubbed in the wrong direction ; wingless ; smooth .shiny head. Brunstetterites — Body elongated ; feet immense ; hails from the North in Fall ; Winter and Spring from the wilds of Orangeville ; cannot be very fast, as it survived a few years travel on the B. S. R. R. Bryantatus — Hugs like a bear ; makes a fine jDet animal ; found among the male sex. Buckacires — Moves when pushed ; skull covered with an au- burn top ; becomes extremely nervous in the presence of a Prof. 1S4 Biological Classification of Seniors CHARACTERISTICS ORIiKK CIIAKACTK.KISTICS Buttonboxomine — Sprang from the lowlands of Hopbottom : has a tendencj ' toward the sciences ; a good rural speci- men ; inquisitive in class. Caleyite — Restless ; brick top ; bashful ; common among the English. Caswellide — Picks its companj- ; nests at Plymouth or in the vicinity of B. S. N. S. Chalfineiovitch — Small ; can be recognized at various seasons by brush-like matter on upper lip ; native to the wilds of Russia. Chapinere — Pink face ; rabbit like characteristics ; good pet animal. Christianorus — Shy, but noi.sy ; wears a continual smile ; found about the Medical Prep. Department. Cohen- Straight hair ; fond of argumentation, traveling Rules of Order book. Conahanare — Hard to tame ; drags its feet ; very noisy ; green as shamrock. Corcoranites — Sly as a fox, .small peaked face ; found near cabbage patches. Coxie — Curly hair ; useless as a beast of burden ; pet animal ; gentle lamb-like appearance. Cromisereo —Works like Helen, wise as Socrates ; may be classified in Annulata when it comes to books. Cromisa — Small featured ; can be found around pianos. Currylis — Runs wild on the Plains ; tongue, too big for its mouth ; prominent among both .sexes ; has the lying hab- it. Davisia — Small, lean body ; head covered with course black hair ; pleasant animal to fondle with. Deanoiida — The only existing .specimen of its kind ; has the gift of gab, also hot air ; a good all around animal. Deckerum— Cliews the rag : jealous ; northern Pennsylvania species. Delaneyensis- Short, shapeless body ; no relative to Latin word Opus; Loves the farmers. Dennistrum — Small, winsome animal ; found in the leaves of old books : faithful. Derridio— C.ood looking ; proud of his light hair ; distantly related to the order of Samsonata ; loves to be called a farmer ; very popular with the women. Diefenbacherionis— Becomes nervous in the presence of males; performs before types of its own class. Dunlaporides — Proud of its ancient ancestory ; native of the Mountain ; full of sharp points ; prays for rain ? Dymondites— .A pest to farmers ; recognized b - hole in its chin ; continually grinning. E-emniittes — Dignified ; stiff as a board. S-emmittes-Closel - related to E-emiuittes. Species existing in wilds of Columbia County. Enterlina— Likes sympathy ; likes the opposite sex ; very amusing. Bes Evansites--. hvays out in the air : grins like a monkey ; nosCN ' . M-Evan.stiuni — Thinks itself important ; face like a doll ; loves to be flattered ; thrives well in all climates. Fausacea— Lites readily ; think it is frLsky and playful. Fiorioris — Native to outskirts of Scranton ; small in stature ; jilea.sant animal. Fisherea — Good natured ; minds its own business when not minding some one else ' s. Flahertyae — Lazy ; slow moving ; pink face ; awkward. Frewa — Belongs to the wingless ant species ; defenseless ; small featured. 18.5 ORDER Biological Classification of Seniors CHARACTERISTICS ORDER CHARACTERISTICS Garrisonitides— Hates sight of the opposite sex; belongs to the rosy- cheeked class. Genseinera —Very slim and neat ; rolls ; also a member of the rosy-cheeked class. Gettyensis — Big size : awkward ; can not get away from hab- its that exist several miles back of Catawissa. Giftibia — Gift of gab ; fond of her own sex as well as the opposite. Ginlae — Heavy set ; likes to be let alone ; a normal animal. Greeneraida— Sleepy ; gurgles ; of the polywog species. Gregory ium — Sharp piercing eyes ; jealous ; adapts itself to all surroundings ; hard worker. Grimesilia — Highly colored and subject to changes of color ; will get there if you give it time ; talented. (irossraanis— Four eyes ; when closely studied very interest- ing. Hackersis — Found everywhere, but not noticeable ; very in- nocent looking. Helleren.sis — Feminine in characteristics : not often found among its own sex, but would be found if possible among the opposite. Hoageres — -Winning way ; very quiet ; found in the vicin- ity of Berwick. Hobbsivora— Angelic appearance : high brow ; can be relied upon to do work. Hodg.sonides — Can best be viewed as an athlete when quarter ( way) back ; excellent at football, but has made Coach Weimer ' s efforts futile to develop on other lines ; it is neverthele.ss a good all-around animal. Hodgsonones — Brain protected by three inches of bone : slim, flexible body ; easily agitated ; unlike other animals, it hibernates frequently. Hoytoria — Quiet as a mouse ; devours books ; frequently found on pianos. IsaaciciLs — Busj- as a bee ; black curly hair ; pink rabbit face. Jamesites — Belongs to Amoeba family ; a microscope is needed to see her and an ear-trumpet to hear her. Jenkinsoidea- Squeals without reason ; black top knot ; mates young. Jenningsata — Small, winsome ; giggler ; found on the farm- lands of Mehoopany. Johnsonifera — Gentle ; belongs to family of house kittens. Jonesis — Absolutely brainless ; thinks it can sing ; a pest to peace-loving animals ; motor type. Jonesivora — Very anxious to make itself heard ; immense size; trained and kept as an animal for information ; living encyclopedia. Jonesistes — Rosylipiied ; straight black hair ; gives a great deal of infant prattle ; was fond of a Ray of sunshine. Joycenares — Popular with the faculty ; can ' t find a mate ; is extremeh ' imi ervious ; roomed with Delaney an entire year. Kahnyorida — Coarse black hair ; dark type of the sparrow species ; native of Western Pennsylvania. Keisera — Squinty countenance ; fox-like traits ; toothless. Kellerona — Modest ; experienced rural school-master ; com- mon name Preacher Keller. Kellyidea — Big mouth ; fond of teasing ; lags near the tail end. Kesteriraus — Angelic appearance ; verj ' quiet ; thrives in the outskirts of Bloomsburg. Kesterina — Can be relied upon to do its work ; always ready to help other dogs. ISti Biological Classification of Seniors CHARACTERISTICS ORDKR CHARACTERISTICS Killgorent — Always fiddling around the town ; thrives on mu- sic sheets ; constantly chews its cud. Kindig Bruceanio — Big chest, shapeless body ; short legs, long arms ; not highly developed. Kindig-Ralphanio— Closely related to the Bruceanio ; very drowsy and sleepy ; somewhat more developed than its kin. Klineris — Straw colored top-knot ; crawls ; very shy ; not highly differentiated. Kresgeum — Frisky and playful, long and thin body ; limbs, lanky. I,echerates— Of the humming bird species ; black bushy hair ; easily becomes Stahled in her travels. Lecherea — Winsome and gentle ; dark bushy top-knot ; likes potatoes ; its colors are of various Hughes. Lewisorus — Lovable and easily tamed ; found among its own .sex. Lordis — Bear- like voice ; dancing feet ; noisy oily tongue. Lordulata — Quiet animal ; frizzy hair ' ; babyish. Luchsberg — Big feet and body ; clumsy in its movements ; body elongates when petted or praised. McCarthyo— Of the dragon-fly species ; four eyes, frizzly hair: animal of great intelligence. McGill — Always dissatisfied ; rheumatic : good-specimen from dear old Ireland. McHenryles — Common in woodlands of Benton ; auburn top ; born in 1812. McHenrysa — Ugh ' ; man hater : bewitching eyes. McHughes — Innocent looking ; voice like the squeak of a door ; harmless. McManusis — Four eyes ; dainty as the caterpillar ; minds its own business. Maherorea — Large size : sweet voice. A maustera — Always found if possible near the o]iposite sex ; loves to talk. M maustera- Fond of its own reflection ; a very tall and shy animal. Milehamis — Readv prey for jiarasites ; good natured ; love- able. Millerifia — Makes a fine pet animal : fond of history ; enjoys Shermau ' s March (es) Home. Monalianores — Hailed from old Ireland ; likes new things ; resembles a sea-cucumber ; loves to imitate other animals. Morganada — Almost brainless ; likes to be Bake(d iless than others ; easily becomes tired. Mos.sorida — Too lean to make good food ; long legs and arms ; imposing appearance. Murphyor- Small amiable animal : apathetic about a mate. Myersenura — Some chicken : hard to tame. Nyhartores — Nocturnal habits of the owl species ; sleejjs by day and works by night ; voice like a bear. Nyhartae— Sheds its .skin at every season ; thinks the world is going round the wrong way. O ' Donnellae— Lover of the opposite sex ; short bull dog fash- ion in its ways ; wears a winning smile. O ' Rourkes — Angelic eyes ; winsome smile ; low dove-like voice ; dign ified. Osiniarites — Small, undeveloiied bod - ; bald on the sides of the head ; hailed from the wilds of Porto Rico. Padagomaes — Small, lamb like animal ; good worker ; benefit to mankind ; frisky as a voung heifer. Papciakes — Inhabitant of the raining regions : chatters contin- ually ; found in crochet baskets. 187 Biological Classification of Seniors ORDER CHARACTERISTICS ORDER CHARACTERISTICS Peckae — An ancient species ; can ' t tell what it is until it gets older. Peggiones — Very quiet ; good-natured ; usually found dress- ing hair. Pettebonensis — Talks a great deal ; likes fun ; fond of Moss. Powelleratae — Black hair : harmless ; good natured. Pnrselones — Likes a lot of company ; works quietly. Pynereae — Can be relied upon ; likes to work. Quinnanivora — Dodges about ; hales the sight of the opposite sex. Quinneyeres — Dignified ; very active ; loves to eat. Ramageiro — Dark, curly bush on top of lip ; has gift of gab ; does not hesitate to express opinion ; loves to be praised. Reichardides — Small stature ; says little. Reideriterones — Likes to laugh ; tries to sing. Rhodesisera — Apt to be snappy : crabby in disposition. Riceoidea — Lives to eat ; somewhat prim. (Anna) Richardsatae — Tall in stature ; (minds its own business); al- ways has something to say. (Earl) Richardslet — Sawed off and hammered down ; very pleasing animal ; brain and ability are inversely proportional to size of body. ( Phoebe) Richardsilia — Has a ruddy color in face and hair. Liked by all. Richardson — Fond of Kmil ; baby blue eyes ; quick tem- pered. Rifkinerationes--It moves when pushed ; likes to tease. Rowitiones — Likes petting ; weak and whiny voice. Runyanivores — Hard to tame ; runs about at night : has gift of gab. Russeliensis — Body long and thin ; very quiet , speaks when spoken to. Ryan — Clumsy ; dreamer ; map of Ireland on her face. Saltzerites — Longs to be beautiful like a movie actress. Schallerastes — Medium size ; talks much ; good natured. Searchitates— Frisky and playful ; has some of the traits of a fox ; makes a lot of noise ; talks much. ShafFerea — Easily imposed upon ; innocent looking ; some- thing lacking in its make-up. Shirkivantes — Quiet ; the only existing specimen ; can ' t be classified. Shumanatae — Likes cereals ; especially rice. Silviusitae — Voice like a baby ; always around ; medium. (Arline) Sniithiensis — Hard to tame, likes sympathy ; likes fresh air ; fairy-like voice. Smitheasae — A very busy animal ; tends to its own business ; likes its own way. Smithinus — Mates easily ; square jawed ; closely associated with order of Powelleratae. Snyderides — Continually blowing its horn ; thinks it owns the place ; very fond of teasing. Sotolongini — Migrated from the low lands of Cuba ; of Span- ish origin ; good all-around animal. Sutliffites Very guiet ; moves when pushed ; hates the sight of the opposite .sex. Sutlifferates — Crawls ; has a laugh like the squeak of a door ; tries to sing. Suwalskiones — Likes to skip ; never gets into trouble ; easy to tame. 188 Biological Classification of Seniors ORDER CHARACTHRISTICS Swortwoodois — Bear-like voice ; head large ; body short ; bet- ter known as Colonel. Tiffanj-erates — Very quiet ; says little. Titmanacea— Always smoothing its hair ; fond of the oppo- site sex. Trippites — Works hard ; minds its own business ; grows well on a farm. Turnerea — Immense size ; good natured ; very fair. Vanderslicea — Grows well on a farm ; moves when pushed ; wise. Varkerises — Quiet ; peevish ; can ' t talk above a whLsper ; a few short hairs over the right eye. Vavolotzi — No special characteristics. Vealerbeefio Likes to quarrel with the opposite sex ; can ' t find a mate ; medium .size ; black hair. Wagnerivora — Innocent looking : dignified ; can be relied- upon to do its work. Wagnerensis — Earnest worker ; curly hair ; proud of its an- cient ancestr} ' . Warneriste.s — Dignified ; grows well on a farm ; likes fresh air ; timid. Waltyeratae — Tongue too big for its mouth ; fuzzy head ; has gift of gab Wattsideo — Shirks duty for the sake of pleasure ; very small ; lives to eat. ( Hermano — Plea.sing natrue ; good all-around class athlete. Stewartae — Mere boy ; very bright ; gradually developing. Wilkeses — Likes the sight of the opposite sex ; wams around; digs deep. Williamsoties, Edwardide — Has gift of gab ; talks much ; says little ; nearest thing to man in school. Williamsivora — Young and fair ; talkative ; bluffs ; restless. William.sivoria — Small in stature ; is attracted by the opposite sex ; snappy ; thinks itself important. 189 Wiantores CII- R- CTERISTICS a lover of mankind Williamsistis — Large, rolling eyes hailed from Mansfield. William.soties, Stanfordide- Young and simple; mates readily; needs some one to sjjur him on. Wolfideo — Nervous ; acts before it thinks ; likes sympathy ; cricket like movements. Youngmani.ses — Fair of face : likes to pose ; fairj--like voice. Youngis — Elongated body ; bones can be seen with the naked eye ; found among tobacco pijies. Zierdter.ses — (lOod looking on the outside ; wanders around ; likes a fu.ss made over it. ' DADlJV. 111-. W TCHHS O ' EK is WHILE WH SLIilil . Automobile Club President : Margaret Search. Vice President : Edna Veale. Secretary : Harriette Shuman. Treasurer : Mary Baker. AUTOMOBILE-CLASS 101 ■; ACCESSORIE.S. HEAD LIGHTS. CRANKS. Freda Jcmes. DIM Ruth Smith, Lucy Padagomas, Earl Richards, TAIL Helen Watts, Geraldine Nyhart, Miriam Zierdt, Stuart Wiant. LIGHTS. Allen Crorais, William Keller, Nellie Papciak. LIGHTS. Elizabeth Williams, Arthur Morgan, Hugh Boyle. Mary Kahny, Mildred Avery, Dorothy Decker, Mary Moss, Clarence Hodgson, Russell Raniage. SPARK(,ER)S. Myrtle Bryant, Anna Powell, Emily Enterline, Margaret Williams, Elsie Dunlap, Raymond Gett. , Theodore Smith, John Richardson, Stanford Williams, Edward Williams. OILS. El -a Brobst, William Keller, Helen Gregory, Frank Brink, Cxcorgia Arnold, Guy Brunstetter, Alice Snyder, F vin Hobbs. Harry Derr, Arline Nyhart Edwin Heller, GASOLINE. Ru.ssell Ramage, Gertrude Lord, Eugene Delaney. TIRES. Emily Sutliff, Margaret Barnum, Rupert Belles, Katharyn Row, Helen Lord, Bruce Kindig, Mildred Russel, Rose Quinnan, Lena Gro.ssman, Leroy Buck, Irene Flahert -, Ethel Emmitt, Sarah Emmitt, Rachel McHeiiry. HORNS. Martha Dean, Isabel Curry, Elsie Jones, Amelia Suwalski, Mvrtle Keiser, Mable Kelly, Florence Greener, Claire Gift. 190 Prizes Awarded EATING PRIZE. CONDITIONS. To the .student able to devour the greatest amount of ma- terial in the dining room in the shortest possible time. Granted to Stuart Button. Honorable Mention, Isabel Curry. SLEEPING PRIZE. CONDITIONS. To the student who .sleeps latest in the morning for the most number of days in the year. Granted to Ruth Hodgson. Honorable Mention, Hugh Bo5 ' le. RACKET PRIZE. CONDITIONS. To the student making the most noise in the dormitories. Granted to Elsie Jones. Honorable Mention, Edward Williams. ARCHITECTURAL PRIZE. CONDITIONS. To the student who constructs the most attracti ' e and lofty air ca.stles. Granted to Rus.sel Ramage. Honorable Mention, Arline Nyhart. 191 ' Movie Club How the movies have transformed the leading members of the club. Hester Salt .er to Flora Finch. Myrtle Kei.ser to Charlie Chaplin. Peg Search to Norma Talmadge. Mud Williams to Sidney Drew. Dot Miller to Marguerite Clarke. Ruth Williams to Theda Bara. Earle Richards to ( Ham ] and ( Bud Delaney to Anna Richards to Clara K. Young. Freda Jones to Annette Kellerman. Ms rtle Bryant to Dolores Costello. Helen Watts to Helen Costello. Margaret Cox- to Alice Brady. Mildred Berlew to Kate Price. Rol)ins Voiing to Slim Jim. Prof. F ' oote — Give an example of a concrete noun ? Delaney — ' ' Cement . ' ' Cohen — Hey, waiter, there ' s not a drop of real coffee in this mixture ! Barrall — A little bird told . ou .so I suppose. Cohen — Yes, a Swallow. The Faculty -AS- Tliev are I). J. Waller, Jr., Ph. D , Anna McBride, G. E. Wilbur. A. M., Wni. B. Siitliff, A. M., A. E. Keggereis, A. B., M. Ph.. F. H. Jenkins, A. M., J. G. Cope, M. E., Mary A. Good, B. P., Wni. V. Mover, C. H. Albert, M. E., A. M., O. H. Bakeless, A. M., Anna M. Benson, Helen F. Carpenter. Mabel Mover, Edith Maixe, D. S Hartline, A. M., Be.sR Hinckle -, Kimball Kuster, James T. Goodwin, They are known Doc. D. J. Annie, The Lady Old Nick Sutliff ••Keggie Jenkins Copie, Mary Ann Bill Booker T. Charlie Foxy Grandpa Eyes Carpenter Shorty .Strayer Dannie Bess Custard, Chum Jimmie They are A. B. Black, J. C. Foote, Litt. B., Mrs. Ellen Schoonover, Gladys Teele, Jean MacDonald, Mrs. J. K. Miller, Sara Horblit, EUaC. Ritchie, B. S., Adelle E. McQuiston, William Brill, A. M., Lucy Marie Shover, John W. Weimer, Bertha Schools, Fannie M. Mitchell, Harold G. Teel, A. M., Virginia Dickerson, M. E., Dorothy I. Morrill, G. Edward EI well, A. B., Paul L. Cressman, They are known Abie Foot Granny Mountain Top Jeanie Miss Prim Horblit Ritchie Tony Baldie Shuver Coach (Bull) Liz Mother Carey Jumping Jack Dickie Dot, Dutch French ie Cressmau li)2 PATRO THK OBITER OEMAl SCHODl UNDER STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION 1 i Accessible by the D. L. W., the Reading and the Pennsylvania Railroads. More than thirty trains daily. Free tuition to prospective teachers. Graduates secure and hold good positions. ; For such students $206.00 covers all charges excepting books, and laboratory fees, and secures good boarding and instruction for one school year. Five months ' salary more than equals this expense for a j teacher. High school graduates received on certificate. The Palmer certificate in penmanship may be obtained here. The diploma is a life certificate. Many other states accept it. ' Cooking and Sewing taught. ! A preceptress devotes her whole time to the welfare of the girls. I A trained nurse is in attendance. Gymnasium, Library, Laboratories and Model School in charge of trained specialists. Students are received at any time. Send for catalogue. j D. J. WALLER, Jr., Principal. I 11)4 1 Till ' ; olilTHR BUSH ' S OLDEST RELIABLE AND LEADING CONFECTIONERY OF BLOOMSBURC. PA. ure Ice Cream, Sodas and Fancy Sundaes. Our line of Home Made Candies Is unequaled. Fme Chocolates of all kinds ; also Fancy Box Chocolates, Fancy Fruits and Nuts. Specialty on Salted Nuts. Developmg and Printing promptly done. We cater to Normal Trade. BUSH ' S QUALITY SHOP 112 EAST MAIN ST. BLOOMSBURC. PA ]95 THE OBITER The Photographer of your School Days The Photographs in this book are the product of this studio. 19(; THr; DlilTER aiiiiMiiiiiiiaiiiiiiiiniiDiiiiiiiiniiDMiiiiiiiiMaiiiiiJiiiiiiDiniiiiiiiiicOiiiiiuiiiniatiiiniiiHiDiiinKiiiiiGiiKiiiiniiuiiiiiiiiiiuDiiiiiiiiiiiicoiiiHiiMiniainiiiiiiuraiiniiiiiiiiDiiiiiiiiiiiii] = 1! I I I I I I I I I I I t I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I II I I I I 11 ■ l ' lllllllllllllllllllllll llllll ' il«i)llllllll l lllll4«lllll|| l = I i : i I j PLATES USED IN THIS BOOK FURNISHED BY I j I ! : I I : : I I i SCRANTON. PA. : § I I Engravings for Catalogues, Magazines, Booklets, Newspapers t 9 - and all advertising purposes. I B I I Write for samples and prices. i | □ = I ! ' ! ' ••■I ' t l-l ' «i I I ' ■ l ' l  iliil. 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Class afi l .So ;ioi-.y Printing, Programs, or ariyciiiru -l ' ' - thai; can !bo uui ' lo on a printlns ; ' )r«SS. Engraved work a specialty. GLO. L. LLWLLL 50N ' iO y esi iVlain Street Wis THIC OIUTER Agricu ture -H — THE r y Why do the seniors look so sad ? Because Prof. Hartline thus did state : Tail-eiiders, flunks, you seniors are, Now get to work ere ' tis too late. InDmsburg J atimtal Of all your work you made a mess, You never did as you were bid. And agriculture you can ' t take, Because in junior work you .slid. J auk Your metamorphosis you shirked. Your lectures all were copied too, You fed your insects to the mice, Seehearwrite work you did not do. We extend the accommodations of a strong, well equipped Bank, prepared to serve the people in an Professor, you don ' t know how hard We worked with slimy, juicy worms, How many wriggly things we caught Of every size from fish to germs. acceptable way and And many nights we slept with bugs, While metamorpho.sis progre.ssed. The fuz y creatures o ' er us crawled ; Such trials vou never could ha ' e guessed. Invite Your Business. And when you say. Do all your work. To-morrow are your note books due, We give a sigh and .shed a tear. And in the morning ri.se at two. 3 per cent. Interest allowed on Savings Deposits. On this we toil thru weary hours. The zeroes follow in our train. And when we ' ve tried with all our might ' Tis but to find we ' ve tried in vain. A. Z. SCHOCH, P.WL E. WIRT, WXI. H. HIDL.W, President. Vice President. Cashier. 199 THE OBITER « ««|5 Olompitutcuts of :I|tt iber ras. Sc din., Wholesale Grocers Bloomsburg, Pa. Mt. Carmel, Pa. n e Ray! Ray! Ray! Harley Ray ! Ray ! Ray ! Harley Barber I Haircut ! Shave ! First Class Tonsonal Work AT THE FOOT OF NORMAL HILL Anthracite Furniture and Bedding MTg Company Jacob Cohen, Prop ' r ) e s i OTZ the t@i In Home Furnisliings at tlie Lowest Cost ■ WE FURNISH HOMES ■ ' COMPLETE - .V AT FACTORY PRICES v. ' 4s ffll ■ 100 Soutli rv ' ain St. WILKES-BARRE, PA. 2U0 ' ymwScnmansfiip ;jti5j? .Jciiie5. . l- ' n-o A a ., . ' ' Z-- ? ? ' i ? ? ' Z.t i - - --t THE (JIUTER CONSULT US ABOUT YOUR dimitntiniccmtntt [lafaers Quality and Artistic Arrangement the Best. The beauty about our business is flowers. : . m Te. ' j At Bidieman ' s store. ALWAYS GO TO [RINKEJR ' i IF YOU WANT The Best Confectionery Ice Cream 144 East Main Street BLOOMSBURG. PA. BASEBALL MANAGERS TAYLOR Uniforms are cut on Lea- guers ' patterns. TAYLOR League Baseballs are sold on a safe guarantee. TAYLOR bags, glov.s, shoes, are the best you can buy. Send for uniform samples i free ) stating what price you want. College, School and Athletic Club Agents Wanted. ALEX. TAYLOR CO., INC., ATHLETIC OUTFITTERS 26 E. 42nd St. New York Opp. Hotel Manhattan A. BRUCL HARTMAN WORKER IN WOOD Odd Pieces built to order. Show Cases, Office and Store Fixtures built to order. Estimates gladly furnished. Lumber and Building Material furnished. Mill and Yard on Catherine St., between 8th 9th BLOOMSBURG, PA. l:02 jai5xB,vloiif? . .yfL cJ yc 3L.- ; i; Q.- -(l- : ' r7 ?- - v ' - i ;? ' - THK (IBITER The GET THE BEST zi r 7U zX SELF-FILLING SAFETY. REGULAR 200 STYLES. All Dealers. Office and Factory, Bloomsburg, Pa. WALL TAT En Housecleaning Time always means new Wall Paper. Our line of Wall Paper is complete. All designs. All prices. T. K. VAN N ATT A DR. S. J. HOUK ilmitisJ Office and residence on Market Street, three doors below M. E. Church. The Pennsylvania State College Edwin Erie Sparks, Ph. 1)., LL. D., President. SUMMER SESSION FOR TEACHERS Attendance limited to teachers and prospective teachers. Six weeks ever ' summer, beginning the last week in June. Attendance (lUllj), 1104. Choice of one hundred and sixty college courses. Special facilities in Home Economics. Ag- riculture, Industrial Education, Music, Drawing, and Edu- cation. Normal or High School training advisable but not re- quired for entrance. Certificate given for all work com- pleted; additional credits may be earned by correspondence; college degrees granted eventually to those fulfilling re- quirements. A registration fee of Five Dollars admits to all classes and lectures. For special announcement address the Director of the Summer Ses.sion, State College, Pa. lidl mmerrenmansfiip tpyxisA oixiJS. X ( t - -T- -T y ' -C ' O L i -C --J l ii: ?-: ?, ' ? — z%J Z 5C« -27 iy ,d - ' t c, JrKn...f -T-z a-f y ?n -z _J :::y -i Wx- i- £, - i 4.-« — z , ,,; j. 2,j, , . Cy6y Tfa. - THK t)IinER J.J. BROWN. M. D. THE EYE A SPECIALTY Eyes fitted with glasses. Make an appointment if possible. Hours 10 to 5. No Sunday work. 311 MARKET STREET BLOOMSBURG, PA. SPORTING GOODS OF THE BETTER QUALITY BOGARS ? E SQUARE HARRISBURG and YORK. PA. Worth Remembering The greatest store and the greatest business in Bloomsburg have arisen here on the foundation of public satisfaction, with the best service, the best assortments and the lowest prices. We are always pleased to see you whether you come in to buy or just to look around. Gelb and Mayer BLOOMSBURGS BUSY STORE — THE- OF BLOOMSBURG, PA. The Bank that is on tne Square FRANK IKELER. Cashier JIVRONM. LOW, President Resources over $1,000,000.00 j(i(i A Case in School He always knows just what a fellow needs, expressed the boy ' s opinion of Prof, John Clothwin. He was a biij man both mentally and physically ; a man who won the respect of men and women alike, where -er he went. There was just one thing that nature made fancy about him, and that was a curl on the top of his head. This curl was a constant source of annoyance to him. One rainy day while he was teaching arithmetic, it was unusually annoying. For the third time he was jiressing it down in no light manner, when he caught a pair of blue eyes laughing at him. Yes, actuall. - laughing at liim. This was a new experience, and one that he did not enjoy. Especially since those eyes belonged to one who did not think it worth while to prepare the lessons he assigned. Heretofore he had allowed her to prepare her le.ssons during class time Think- ing to shame her for her indolence, he had solved the problems for her of late, but the same spirit of indifference existed. Now, she returned his kindness by openly making fun of him. For the remainder of the period, he let her struggle alone with cube root. She stood her ground bravely, but looked a little surprised when, as .she was leaving, he asked her to return at llie clo.se of the afternoon .se.ssion. In the meantime, he advised her to look up the rules of cube root. He excused his more than usual interest in this indifferent girl by the fact that he wanted all of his pupils to succeed. As the afternoon wore away, dark clouds gathered in the western .sky. Distant rumbles of thunder and occasional flashes of lightning gave warning of an approaching storm. At the stroke of four, Martha, all in white, and looking not at all like a culprit, entered Prof. Clothwin ' s class-room. She was surprised to find the room empty. As the approaching storm darkened the room, and he still did not come, sIk- drew a chair to the window and prepared to watch the coming storm. Soon the storm broke, and to those witnessing, it proved to be one not forgotten. To the one standing behind her chair, the storm did not seem nearly as remarkable as the girl ' s composure. Prof. Clothwin had hurried in, expecting to find a frightened child, but had remained unobserved to wonder. Even the large building roared and seemed to shudder as the thunder rolled and the lightning flashed again and again. Through it, Martha sat silent, but alert, as if enjoyin.g the fierceness of the storm. After awhile Prof. Clothwin ' s attention drifted from the girl to his old friends, the twin oaks. There they .stood joined together like the brothers of old. From one tree trunk into the other grew a limb as if one wished to protect the other. That afternoon they .seemed to be more affectionate than ever. Hardly had the thot passed thru his mind when there was a terrible flash, and a crash against the l)uilding. — (Concluded on page 20!)) TIIK OIUTER Try the New Things at RoAv ' s Barber SHop 17 East Main Street Face and Scalp Massage by Hand, Vibration, Vio- let Ray Generator or High Frequency Current. ■4 — Expert Barbers — 4 ' Shave 10c. Haircut 20c. Spring Wearing Apparel FOR MLN and YOUNG MLN. From young men ' s smart and snappy styles to the older man ' s conservative models. A fine assortment of furnishings, including the new knitted sport coats. Housenick Co., BLOOM5BURG. PA. .TABLISHEo , THE PAST AND THE FUTURE Vostertlay is a lhin§ ol Ihe pasl. In il we have accc mplished much — bolh in attaining our confidence and in our ahilltv to serve. Tomorrow will bring new problems to all cf us. May we all show the stuff we are made of by greater accomplishment and better service. L HESS THE JEWELER The HALLM .RK Store yj Rear Centre Street Opposite Opera House W. A. Walters, Proprietor, Bloomsburg, Pa. W. A. Moss, Agent B. S. N. S. lOS A Case in School (P ' rom page 207) One of the oaks stood in his place, his arms outstretched, as if still tryinj; to protect his l)rother. He tried in -ain, however, for his brother lay splintered and dying at his feet. With a cry the girl sprang from her chair, ran to the window, and clung there as sobs shook her body. Prof. Cloth- win spoke to her softly, but she seemed not to hear him. So, supporting her shaking form, he told her what those trees had meant to him. She rai.sed her head slowly, and said how she too had loved them. Before more could be said, the room was filled with light. They turned to find Iheni.selves face to face with old Prof. Holt. He had surprised them, but they had surprised him more. Prof. Holt had entered what he thot to be an enijity room, but .seeing their outline against the window, he was prepared to deal with students. Finding himself face to face with Prof. Clothwin, he stammered for an instant and then exclaimed: Jack, is this the engagement you ran away from me to keep ? Without waiting for an answer he turned to Martha and shouted. Miss Camp, what are you doing here at this hour ? Prof. Clothwin was inclined to consider Prof. Holt ' s interruption rather funn -. Martha arose to the occasion by saying, Prof. Holt, you should see how beautifully this little stream outside the window illustrates what you told us about young and mature river valleys. Do come and see it The Professor frowned, swallowed hard twice, and smiled. She had attacked him at his weakest point, and he knew it. Nothing pleased him more than to have his teaching appreciated. He talked concerning rivers, till the clock striking six-thirty reminded him that he was already a half hour late for dinner. Turning to Prof. Clothwin he said, Jack, you .scamp, I suppo.se you would feel amply punished if I should send you home with this young lady. Yes, sir, replied the humble Jack, at which they all laughed. What, if I take her myself? Don ' t do it, replied Prof. Clothwin. and again they laughed. Well, began Prof. Holt, go borrow my wife ' s raincoat and overshoes, and two umbrellas. Jack needed no second bidding, but waved his hand as Prof. Holt called after him, Remember, two umbrellas. Prof. Clothwin dutifully returned with the two umbrellas, but as they left Prof. Holt standing on the steps, and walked down the street, the larger umbrella stood in a corner. The other seemed very capable of protecting both of them. Prof. Holt looked at the retreating figures, then at the de.serted umbrella, smiled, and picked it up. As he came into the presence of his w ' ife, he surprised her by saying; Well, well, Jack ' s badly ' hit at last. ' ELLAMAK GRIMES. ■20 ' J THE OBITER Everything In the line oi Tloor Coverings W. H. BROWER 9 West Main St. BLOOMSBURG. PA. Make This Store YOUR STORE F. P. Market Square While m Bloomsburg PURSEL Bloomsburg, Pa. INSPECT Our complete line of Toilet Articles MELBA GARDEN or ALLAH MARY GARDEN Face and Talcum Powders, Extracts and Sachets The leading prescription druggists since 1868 We are agents for the Brainerd Line of Hardware especially adapted for Manual Training work. We would be pleas ed to serve you SHuman ' s Hard vare 210 SNAPSHOTS THE OBITER We are exclusive agents for Huyler ' s, Samoset, Apollo and Jan son Chocolates. Ice Cream Wholesale ana Retail. Visit our Ice Cream Parlor to see we serve to please. Watch window for week end special in candy. E. M. SAVIDGE, Confectioner. FRANK BAKER. D. D. S. BLOOMS BURG, PA. Racine Auto Casings 5000 miles Ohio Auto Casings 4000 miles Auto Accessories H. B. SHARPLESS THE HARDWARE MAN W THE BEST 212 The Hazing It was the first day of the second semester at the old college. The students were gathered about the reception hall discussing the new arrivals. A tall, lean, lanky looking fellow, with clothes and walk suggestive of the mountains, came from the registrar ' s office, hesitated in the hall, plainl ' at loss to know what to do next. A wave of laughter spread thru the hall. Here indeed was a strange sight, an awkward mountaineer in a college where for more than a century the pride of wealthy homes had been. , The mountaineer ' s eyes moved from one group to another, and resting on a group near the door, seemed to brighten and he started forward. Dick Carter, as usual the center of the group, met the eyes of the strange lad but sent no gleam of recognition back. Nevertheless, Rufus came with long strides toward him. As he approached, Dick turning to thi group said, Here ' s a rare one. Come up to my room and see what we ' ll do with him. As he turned to go he met the clear honest eyes of the mountaineer, stopped a minute, then led the way up the broad stairs. Rufus, with a disappointe.l glance back, passed out thru the entrance to the campus. As the old chapel clock .struck twelve, four figures, brushes and pails in hand, crejit .stealthily from the dormilors- across the campus to the old storage cellar. Three more figures, one blindfolded, dropped from a window in College Hall to the kitchen roof below and cautiously creeping over the roof slid to the ground. As they entered the cellar Dick called out, Did you get him, fellows ? Yes, everything ready ? they asked. Dick stood ready, pail in hand and bru,sh ready to apply the tar. The others stood about with feathers in abundaiice. Dick dipped the brush in the sticky liquid and as he rai,sed it the blind fell from Rufus ' eyes and for the second time that day Dick met those honest eyes with a queer feeling in his throat. He brot the brush nearer Rufus ' head, but suddenly his arm and eyes dropped under the steady unflinching gaze of the mountaineer. The boys looked on in amazement. Was the leader of all their fun going to fail them ? Dick raised his eyes and again met the friendly ones of the boy opposite, and turning to his companions said : I can ' t do it fellows. Tho,se eyes have haunted nie ever since I dodged them this morning. You see he pulled me out of the rapids up in the mountains last summer. HELEN GREGORY. REGRETS Could I but live the hours of youth once more ! Would that ' twere given my life to live anew ! Could I but pass again those moments gold,— vVhat acts of kindness I would do each day ! The wasted years which sadly I behold ! I ' d rear a temple for mv soul more fair. With pangs of deep remorse I now think o ' er, Each day I ' d strive to live for all that ' s true. How sped unheeded wisdom ' s richest store. And .scatter seeds of love along life ' s way. How past me many fleeting seconds rolled. That age might bring a conscience free from care. Replete with opportunities untold, Freda Tones. While Heaven ' s richest blessings I ' d ignore. 213 THE OBITER CENTRAL HOTEL 26 East Main Street, Bloomsburg, Pa. Commercial Men ' s Home. Remodeled and Refurnished. Rates $2.00 American Plan GEO. WAGENSELLER, Proprietor Fritz and Fritz THE PLACE TO BUY GOOD THINGS TO EAT PicKles, Olives, CaKes, CracKers, Cheese and SandwicH Meats, Fruits of all Kinds. We appreciate your patronage. AT THE FOOT OF THE HILL. SPECIAL SALE GENSEMER -ON- SUITS MADE TO MEASURE JONSORIAL ARTIST A Good all wool Blue Serge made any style, $15.00. Silk or Satin Lined, $19.75. 10 per cent, discount on all Gents ' Furnishings. Cleaning and Pressing done on short notice. BARTON PURSEL Nothing but High Grada Work at the ordinary prices. MAIN STREET ■- ' U THE UlSITER If — For Students If you can keep your head when you are called on In quiz, or for some work you can not do. If you can bluff and act as tho you knew it, The mark is yours, and you will go right thru. If you can learn to cram for recitation And keep your facts until the lesson ' s done, If you can talk a lot tlio you say nothing, The confidence of teacher will be won. If you can flunk and look as tho you hadn ' t, But smile right on as tho you ' d gained the day, If you can toss your head with air of wisdom. Your self-complacent manner wins the way. If you can skip and not be caught while skipping But look the angel tho you ' re steeped in guilt, And not confess your wrong until you ' re cornered, For cleverness your reputation ' s built. If you can have a case and keep it secret, At least, can keep the fact in doubt obscured, While friends you meet and talk with on the campus. Your future fame and glory are assured. If you can take your punishment with meekness, And if restricted not rebel or frown. But do as bidden, tho it is distasteful A lightened conscience will your efforts crown. If you can succeed, and rank among the highest, If you can shine, and not make marks your aim, You surely stand above this world ' s weak mortals, — Your place is far up on the heights of fame. If you can make the most of every minute. And not miss dancing, hikes, and other fun, And gain a place in drama and athletics, Fame, fortune, and diploma will be won. Freda Jones. THE VICTORIA PRHSKNTINC, World ' s Greatest Masterpieces iNTRonrcixc . America ' s Leading Stars Daily Matinee 2 to 5 p. M. Evening 7 to U . Admission : Children 5c. Adults 10c. Chamberlain Amusement Enterprises, Inc. fircrnfliinn ftcc(rica| H. 5. KAUFFMAN 124 WEST MAIN ST. BLOOMSBURG. PA 215 THE OBITER Sunday at Bloomsburg Norma ALBANY DENTIST Wasn ' t it pleasant, O classmates dear, In those old days of merry cheer NO HIGH PRICES At Normal, when the service at church was thru. And the Sunday dinner was finished too. And we went on the campus, I and ou. We drill your teeth without pain. (1n .Sunda - at Bloomsburg Normal. ' Nuff SniH It all comes back so clear today, Tho thirty years have passed away. Out on the veranda and o ' er the grass, Along the path to the steps we pass, ALBANY DENTIST The members of that famous class, On Sunday at Bloomsburg Normal. Main Street Bloomsburg, Pa. Across the street we could not go ; I don ' t see why we were treated so. And when November came our way Within the building we had to stay Girls! Girls! ! KL5TLR ' 5 All afternoon till Ajiril or May, On Sunday at Bloomsburg Normal. Why not visit mruM Oh, quiet hour I still recall. When not a stir was heard in the hall, Furman s « The building in death-like silence stood. While Miss McBride kept watch, if she could, Over the bad and also the good. On Sunday at Bloomsburg Normal. Millinery for fancy home dressed and smoked meats. And if from the room we chanced to stray, When you want to feel nPn Ticit Q tfifjtiH !a( T ( icv; tn = ' a ' cq ' WELL-HATTED ? ± J ViolL a iliClltl cll l VJ tri L lie tl , The preceptress came with rapid tread ; Come to my room at four, she said ; And then j ' ou had cause to wish you were dead. 119 West Main St. Picnic Delicacies a On Sunday at Bloomsburg Normal. Fred. Jones. • BLOOMSBURG, PA. specialty. 216 THH (JHITKR GOTO RKTO FOR Stationery, Books, Toilet Articles, Etc. Main Street Bloomsburg, Pa. Baseball Goods Tennis Goods J. G. WELLS Market Square Bloomsburg, - Pa. Buckalew-Kemp Co. can suppK our Gymnasium, Dress and Outing Foot Wear Needs Hosiery too EVANS S4.50 SHOES For the Man or Woman of fa5hion and exacting taste. CHAS. M. EVANS BLOOMSBURG. PA. H.BIERMAN. M.D. The Eye and Ear a Specialty f 7:30 to 9 A, M. HOURS; 12:30 to 2 P. M. 1 6:30 to 8 P. M. Other Hours by Appointment 38 West Fourth Street BLOOMSBURG, PA. A Good Place to EAT What you want. When you want it. Music with your meals. Special par- ties arranged. THE BEE HIVE CAFE (2 doors below Victoria Theatre) Ralph H. Smoyer Proprietor W. M ' K. RLBER H A R D WA R E CUTLERY. SPORT- ING GOODS. Bloomsburg, Pa. We DELIVER all the Philadelphia morning papers. Agency for SPALDING ' S SPORTING GOODS. E. W. RITTER Stationer Tobacconist 21 S The Call of the Spirit BV MARTHA B. DEAX. First Prize Ma t-e I{ssay Contest, 1917. Convento de Cappuccini— the name itself possesses a mysterious fascination e -en when fashioned by the nnsnpple American tongue. Day laydees mus ' not mees day Convento de Cappuccini, eet ees one of dav sights of Palermo. The soft Sicilian accent was irresistible, besides we had no intention of nii.ssing any of the sights. To be sure, we had a somewhat vague idea of what was to be seen in this Convento de Cappuccini of Palernn,. but the name suggested rather gruesome possibilities. The long Corso Vittorio Emanuele stretched before us a thin line, canyon-like and straight as an arrow. The road- way, the narrow pavements, the dingy open shops swarmed with eager buyers and sellers, while the carriages of the well- to-do, intent upon pleasure alone, blocked the street. Half-clad boys and girls hawked their postal cards and plaster ima- ges from curb to curb : the ubiquitous vender of .soft drinks offered us fresh lem ju juice with fri .zly water, and the fur man, garbed as tho just arrived from ihe Arctic Zone, thrust an armful of ill-cured brown fur into our faces. But wliat did we care for fur this warm, glad Sicilian May, when all nature was hi.KUriating in health, good-will and sunshine, and the biting sleet of our Western winter lay far behind, a dimly remembered phantom of the ])ast As our carri,age threaded its way gingerly thru the jostling, careless throng, I leaned back against the cushions with an intense satisfaction in the mere fact of living .Suddenly the street broadened into a square and we drove thru tlie Porta Nuova bevond the citv, and behold, the mistv ameth stine slopes of Monreale lifted toward the cloudless skv, ro alI - beau- tiful. I started. The carriage had stopped. Convento de Cappuccini, said the driver. I shivered slightly, and Sue, my constant companion in misery or pleasure, asked what was the matter. You sure- ly are not cold, she added. Only an old hare running over mv grave. I laughed as I jumpt to the ground. Then a ponderous, iron-bound door silently opened and a black-robed monk ushered the four of us into the dismal blank-walled passtge of the Cappuccini Monastery. Silence, like a heavy pall, drojit upon us. Sunshine, laughter, all the joy of the new-born world vanished as by miracle. Such things had no part within these grim precincts. At length we came to a broad flight of stone steps that lost themselves somewhere in gloomy depths far below, and began inch by inch, fearsomely to pick our way downward into Palermo ' s huge sepulchre. A wild desire to turn and flee back into the sunshine and the joying world .seized me, but the fear of being called coward was stronger and urged me on- ward. At the foot of the steps two wide corridors reached, one to the left and one straight in front of us, thru the semi- twilight, until far away they disappeared in foreboding shadows. The awfulness of these corridors is beyond description. From dusty floor to mildewed ceiling, on either side, in every imaginable attitude rest the dead, row upon row, the rich and the poor, the famed and the unknown, skeleton or mummy according to the wealth or generosit - of living relatives. Here, those who could afford it, had sought sepulchres for generations. Some embalmed lay in glass-covered coffins with a picture on their breast to show how they had looked in life. But the majority, wrapped in monkish robes, grinned and peered at us thru the gloom. I felt no fear, only a certain inexplicable dread that gript me like a vi.se. I strove to force a laugh and mechanicnlly began to read the name cards suspended about the necks of some of the most conspicuous. Here is the most hideous one of all I called, Antonino Padovani. Hardly had the words escaped my lips, when I would have given all I possessed to recall them. From Antonino Padovani ' s fleshless bones an electric current seemed ti 2UJ The Call of the .Spirit — continued strike straight thru me, and I stood a moment transfixed. It was as tho I had summoned the spirit of this man from an- other world and it had responded at the sound of those words — Antonino Padovani. How welcome was the sun ' s warmth when we came out into it once more. With a long breath I drew the sweet fresh air into my lungs and tried to throw aside all thot of that dreadful charnal house. But do what I would, I could not forget Antonino Padovani. The name appeared .strangely familiar. Antonino Padovani, Antonino Padovani, rang thru my mind with the persistency of a popular tune. Somewhere in the forgotten pist I must have known that name, but where or when, or how, I could not tell. Spring merged into summer, and summer yielded all too soon to autumn. Sicily with its wealth of enchantments was left far behind. New scenes brot new thots, and Antonino Padovani and the Convento de Cappuccini were, for the time being forgotten. A certain rainy day in September found us at Antwerp ready to sail for home. During the first part of the voyage the sea was just rough enough to make a moderately fair sailor thoroly uncom- fortable, but by the time we had reached the Banks the clouds had lifted and the captain promised us fair weather for our landing. The night before we were due in New York, I went to bed early. How long I had been asleep I do not know. I awakened in the midst of a confused dream in which an arm of the dead led by Antonino Padovani were marching down into a black unfathomable chasm. As I did so, the long, slow groan of the fog horn .sent a creepy thrill down my spine. I lay down again, envying Sue her abihty to sleep regardless of fog or storm. The very fear of a fog always kept me awake. An hour, two hours must have passed when suddenly a crash that hurled Sue halfway from her berth and brot me to my feet in the middle of the room, shivered the boat from bow to stern. The great ship with a mighty lurch, writhed like .some huge Leviathan, then reared back and stood still. One who has not experienced a collision at sea in the dead hours of a fog-shrouded night can never comprehend the tenseness of those first few seconds of uncertainty when men are running to and fro overhead, hoarse commands are shouted along the decks, and passengers, too dazed and terrified to help themselves, choke the narrow hallways. I looked at Sue ' s pale, horrified face, and for her sake and the sake of my brother who loved her, courage came to me. Dress, I ordered. Without a word we began frantically to throw on our clothes. I heard the other girls talking excitedly in the next room and called to them to get dressed. All pa.ssengers on deck without baggage ! shouted a .steward as he sped along the. corridor. I doubt if any of us conld tell how we fought our way to the deck thru that wild-eyed, struggling mass of men and women and whimpering children. But we stood there at last, all four of us, huddled close together in a little space all to ourselves, waiting for our turn to scramble down into the boats. With trembling hands we helped each other fasten the life preservers- the very ones we had tried on in fun a few days before. I felt Betty ' s hand slip into mine. If j ' ou are saved, she whispered with a queer little hitch in her voice, If you are saved, tell my father I was not afraid. I pressed her hand and, looking down into the pitiless black water that rose and fell in long, treacherous swells, i:)raved that if either of us had to go it might not be she, for she was an only child with all things fair, while I —well, I had sometimes found it hard to struggle for my daily bread. 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Better that one should go than all of us should be lost, cried a man ' s voice roughly. Then boat and voices were swallowed up in fog. That ' s true, said I, and looking uji into the face of the man by my side, I met the pitying eyes of the Captain. Only vesterday I had called him a prig and now -now he was a hero and he and I were to face eternity side by side. I am .sorry. he said simply. I had hoped no one would be lost but me. From the steerage deck below came the sound of hammers and quick commands. Are many left there ? I asked. Only a few. They are making rafts, but they have no time. How long ? Five minutes perhajis. He turned awav. Silently I followed him to the bridge. Side by side we stood straining blinded eyes into a chill gray cloud that clung to our faces like dank sea-weed. The fog was now so dense that the lights at the bow were smoth- ered. Mv clothes were soaked thru. This will give me a dreadful cold I thot involuntarily, but the next instant I wondered how I could think of cold, or pain, or any earthly ill in this supreme moment. I glanced timidly at the Captain. He .stood motionless, his hands clasped behind his back. He was so tall, so strong, so splendidly brave, it was a pity he must die like this. Even as I looked, he bent his head to listen. A gushing, gulping sound pushed upward thru the wetness. Courage, my child, he breathed. God help us both. A sob as a soul in agony heaved from the bowels of the ship. Then the yawning black jaws of a swirling gulf dragged me down. Blinded, choked, suffocated, I knew that the end had come and yet the only thing I remember think- ing about was the loss of a Nuremburg doll I had gotten for my little niecfi. An eternity passed before I felt myself borne upward again. As soon as the fresh air touched my cheek I drew a long breath and shook the stinging brine from my eyes. Could I keep my head above water, could I ? I knew that my life preserver would keep me afloat for some time and I did not want to die. The fog was lifting. Dim promises of dawn appeared. Beyond a gentle, regular undulation not a ripple ruffled the smooth surface of the water. As far as eye could reach there was nothing save illimitable sea and sky. I was the only living creature upon this vast wilderness of water. I closed my eyes to shut out the awful loneliness, and for the first time was afraid —afraid with a dreadful, sickening terror that paralyzed me. All at once I became conscious of moving steadily thru the water. Surely this was not by my own vo- lition, for I could not swim a stroke. Moreover, the movement forward was too rapid and regular to be occasioned by the o.scillation of the waves Something was ]uishing me, was holding me up. Someone besides myself was saved and I had been too stupid or frightened to see him. But the fear I could not define still ])revented me from looking behind. I dared not speak. I dared not ask Who are you ! Minute followed minute. A fiery streak darted up from the flushed hori- zon, and with it courage returned anew. I turned my head quickly, and looked —straight into the sightless sockets of An- tonino Padovani. When I came to myself again I was in bed, warm and dry. All was silence but the swash of the waves and the la- bored i antings of the engines. Sunlight was streaming thru the porthole. ■)■ ■} The Call of the Spirit — continued What a frightful dream, I shuddered. I wonder what time it is. I put my hand under my pillow in search of my watch. It was not there. I sat u]) and looked about the cabin. The berth opposite was empty. Everything was unfamiliar. I ruljbed my eyes and looked again. A dream witiiin a dream perhaps. No, this could not be imagination. What had liap|.ened and where was I ? I would get up and dre.ss. But I could find no clothes. Shiveringly I crawled back into bed and rang tlie bell. Almost instantly a grey-haired wom- an whom I had never before seen, pushed aside the curtain and came toward me. ' My poor dear, you are safe now. Don ' t be afraid, for I had begun to cry. ' 1 have been sitting in the next room waiting for you to speak. She sat down on the edge of the berth, put )ier arms about me and comforted me as she would have done a distressed child. After a while she told me where I was and what had happened. I was on a White .Star Liner almo.st in sio-ht of New York. That morning the lookout had descried a small object moving thru the water and thot he heard a voice calling for help. The .steamer slowed up, a life boat was lowered and I was picked up unconscious. They said I must have lo.s consciousness just before the boat reached me for fully half a dozen sailors assert that they heard me call for help in a loud voice ; and some say I waved my hand. But John Henry, an old .salt of many .seas, and the coxswain who came to my as- sistance, declared upon oath that some strange creature was holding me up and that the fingers of the hand waved to signal the ship were the fleshless talons of a dead man; that just before the small boat reached me and before they could .see plainly what it was, this object .sank into the sea. I have told this most inexplicable adventure of my life plainly and truthfully. I do not blame anyone for hesitating to believe me and I do not offer any explanation. It is a thing wholly beyond human ken ; it belongs to a world of which we at present, benighted, unlearned, have but illusive, mystifying intimations. Many months after my return home I was one day rummaging among .some old familv papers, when I chanced upon a package of my grandfather ' s letters. Something suggested that I should read them. I took the package to mv room, and with unreasoning expectancy untied the string and began to read. The letters were apparently of a purely business nature of no special interest, and I was about to push them aside when I noticed one with a queer foreign postmark. With beating heart I unfolded the yellowed paper and read : My dear Signor Captain : Will you not give me great joy in coming to Palermo. Signora and my bambini are waiting to welcome you and to ki.ss your hand with much gratitude. I tell them all the day how you brave men come into that nest of devils all ' alone, and drag me out when I thot no more to .see the light and the blue sky and my bambini. You give me to eat when I die of hunger in that cruel Algiers, you heal my wounds, you bring me back to my home, you great Americano soldier. Will ou not come to Palermo once again ? The home you save is yours. I can .say no other. Antonino Padovani never forget. What can I do for you, who do so much for me ? When you call, when our bambini call, I come, live or dead, I come. Diavolo ! that Algier was infernale. Dead or alive I never forget. I kis.s your hand with benedizione. ANTONINO PADOVANI. This is the letter and it brot back to me the story of my grandfather ' s adventures in Algiers, which had been the de- light of my fireside days. Here was true gratitude, and I for one believe most earnestly that Antonino Padovani kept this pledge even beyond death. Home Sweet Home Arnold, Georgia Frances, 59 V:ui);lin St., Dorranceton, I ' a, Atlierton, Florcnct- Leatlia, Nanticoke, Pa., R. D. No. 1. Avery, Mildreil E.. Melioopanv. I ' a. Baden, Ella Elaine, 100 N. I ' me St., Hazleton, Pa. Baker, Mary Elizabeth, 335 West St., Hloonisburg, Pa. Barnum, Margaret Esella, ISl.i Spring Garden Ave., W. Berwick, Pa. Barrall, O. R , 276 E. Green St., Nanticoke, Pa. Becklev, Kathryn A., l- ' 2 E. (ireen St., Nanticoke, Pa. Beehn, Lnra Mae, Newfonndland, Pa. Beishline. S. D , Bendertown, I ' a. Bell, Harriet M , 93 Mary St , Ashley, Pa. Belles, Francis Rupert, Benton. Pa. 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Veale, Edna C C, 301 E. Chapel St., Hazleton, Pa. Wagner, Esther Coretta. Milrov, I ' a. Wagner, Lillian B., 109 S. Pine St. , ' Hazleton, Pa. Walty, Marguerite Marie, 14il Dorrancs St., Dorranceton, Warner, Marv . gnes. Laceyville, Pa. Watts, Helen, 901 S. FrankliTi St , Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Wiant; Herman E., HuiitiiiKt Mills, Pa. Pa. Wiant, James Stewart, Huntington Mill s, Pa. Wilkes. Blanche, Wanatnie, Pa. Williams, ICdward, 273 E. Green St., Nantieoke, Pa. Williams, Elizabeth M., Robert Street, .-Mden Station, Fa. Williams, Margaret, Dewev Park, Nantieoke, Pa. Williams, Ruth B.. 213 N. ' Main St., Taylor, Pa. Williams, Stanford, Shickshinnv, Pa., R. D. 4. Wolf, MarjorieJ.. Millville, Pa! Young, Robbins, Mifflinburg, I ' a. Voungnian, Beatrice M., 312 E. Juniper St., Hazleton, Pa. Zierdt, Miriam, 619 West 6th St., Hazleton, Pa. Some ' Tails Lonbep Than Othep Tails Bu L Tails Come ' To