Chicago State University - Emblem Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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part O ree— O e Students The Diary of Samuel Pepys for the Year of Our Lord 1911-12 THIS BEING A HITHERTO UNPUBLISHED ACCOUNT WRITTEN WHILE IN THE CHICAGO TEACHERS COLLEGE September 4, igii. — This day I did return to school and am determined to keep account of all the events which seem to me of interest, during the year. I found the halls full of people laughing and talking. Some say they are glad to be back at work again, but I believe every man loves a holiday better than a work-day — and no wonder. September ii. — I am kept occupied by my studies. This day being Monday, we did all gladly gather in the hall to hear Air. Owen speak on the value and purpose of Assemblies. A goodl)- discourse. September 21. — Up, and to school, the day being mighty pleasant. After classes to the reception for those newly come to our school. There was given me a white J writ upon green, done by the Lower Seniors, very pretty; and was well pleased with it. October 9. — This the anniversary of the Chicago Fire. We celebrated with a special program, and there heard about this fire, it seeming pretty great to the rest, but nothing to the tire of London, so that it made me think little of it. October 16. — I up and to classes and thence to Assembly where one Mrs. Best did discourse upon the Drama League of America. I found it a pretty speech. October 17. — This day, loitering in the halls I did have a most extraordinary adventure, for I did see a long procession of ghosts filing up the staircases. I was much frightened and did think the place haunted until one explained that this was merely the S. D. C. initiation. October 30. — Heard, in Assembly, Prof. Butler on The Value of Education. A fine speaker indeed. October 31. — All-Hallow ' s Eve. Spirits abroad to-day. November 3. — Till midnight almost, and till I had tired my backe in study — and so to bed. November 6. — This day Mr. Shoop spoke to us and upon this texte, Am I my Brother ' s Keeper? A most excellent good talk. November 13. — Forth betimes and to school where I heard much fine musique, being beyond all I ever heard before, by the Glee Clubs and one Mrs. Herdien. November 30. — This day, by the grace of God we did celebrate in Thanksgiving to Him, for the blessings bestowed upon us. A program provided by the Lower Seniors gave much pleasure and especially a poem by Pauline Rosaire, a poem most excellently well done. December 22. — I to school, and by and by to Assembly where the Upper Juniors spoke and sang upon the song of the angels Glory to God on high, on earth peace, and good- will toward men. Thence, very joyful home to my Christmas holidays. January 2, 1912. — Back to school, not very well pleased to be at work again, — nor any man else. January 8. — To-day I did visit the Assembly and there heard a debate on this texte, That the State of Illinois should adopt the recall for all elective offices. Those of the affirmative did win — which pleased me. January 19. — To the play-house and there saw A Night Off, the best comedy I think that ever was wrote, and all big with admiration for it. January 25. — To my classes and find that certain are to graduate soon and come back no more.

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LUCIE HAMMOND SCHACHT, History Department — University of Chicago. Taught: — Western College, Oxford, Ohio; Private schools in Chicago; endell Phillips High School, Chicago. JOHN WILKES SHEPHERD, Head of Science Department — Indiana State Normal, Indiana University. Taught: — Indiana State Normal; Normal School, Rose Polvtechnic Institute; Universitv of Chicago. GRANT SMITH, Science Department — South Dakota Normal School, University of Wisconsin, Harvard L ' niversity. Prin- cipal of Schools, Miller, So. Dakota; Instructor in Zoology, Beloit College; Austin Teaching Fellow, Harvard L ' niversity. BLANCHE M. TRILLING, Physical Education Department — Specialized in music at Cincinnati College of Music; special training in Physical Education, Boston Normal School of Gymnastics. Had charge of Tuberculosis Class of the Social Service Department of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Summer of 1909; Director of Ph}-sical Education for Women, University of Missouri and University of Chicago. Leaves this year to become Assistant Professor in Physical Education and Director of the Women ' s Gymnasium at the University of Wisconsin. CLARA WALKER, Geography Department — University of Chicago, Harvard summer schools. Women ' s Medical College of Chicago. Taught: — ' m. McKinley High School, Chicago. This biography so simple. And quite often is a helping hand Does not half portray Rejected at each turn. The works and thoughts so ample And we seem not to understand Of our faculty of to-day. That we are here to learn. For full many a kindly action And so these tales of great degrees Is forgotten and unseen Are only half the stor -. In the hurry of each faction What each one really is and does To complete the day ' s routine. Should be added to his glory. Tramp Life People call me a tramp. ' ell, perhaps I am one; it all depends on what you mean by • that term. At any rate, I am a PVeeman, unfettered by any bonds of society, and roam at will. I am Owen no man. My greatest ambition is to learn the country and its geog- raphy first hand, and not being a Richman, my means of transportation are primitive. That is to say, my pedal extremities are my best friends. I have been a Walker all my life. I have traveled up Hill and down, through valleys, across meadows. Alany a Shepherd have I befriended when studying the pasture lands of the west. And how delightful it has been to wander through the woods, and to hear the Russell of the leaves and the Trilling of the birds, as I la}- me down to rest beneath the trees! But I do not always have to walk. Sometimes I am fortunate enough to obtain reserved seats on the railroad. The Hutchison, Topeka, and Kansas line being my fa- vorite, — its cabooses are so comfortable. Neither do I always travel alone. Aly latest acquaintance is French, but neverthe- less, we get along very well. He was once a Milner in Paris, but adverse circumstances led him to come to America where he became a Miller. He soon left this position, however, to accompany me. At the time of this story, we were both traveling down a winding Lane, leading to the water ' s edge. When we arrived here, we found it had a very Fairbank, and immediately laid down our belongings, dug up some Bates, and began to fish. It was not long before we had a bite, and pulling in the line, found we had a twenty pound bass. This was indeed a feast, and since we had not eaten for two days, we immediately set about to Cook it. But alas! We had no fire. So while my companion watched the catch, lest perchance some miscreant should steal it, I wandered to the nearest Smith in search of Cole. Of course, he was duly Schacht, but finally yielded to my request. I then hurried back. We had our feast and my friend ate so much it gave him a Payne, from which he recovered slowly. Then, as I saw in the distance the owner of the land on which we were camping, I said to Frenchie, Hoop ' er up, if you don ' t want to spend a night in jail. Then off we tramped in search of food and recreation for the Morrow. Sadie A. McElligott.

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January 29. — Up, and back to school, the new semester beginning to-day. Busy with new studies. B - chance I did wander into the Assembly Hall, where one made a very good talk on Alaska. February 5. — Infinity of business to do, which makes my head full. February 9. — In honor of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln we came together and heard Jenkin Lloyd Jones upon this text. February 12. — Lincoln ' s birthda}-. School closed, for which I am not sorry. February 21. — At my waking I found the houses covered with snow and a great blizzard raging. Did come late to school and should have had the good sense to stay at home had I known how bad the day was. To the Assembly and there heard given a pro- gram on George ' ashington. I found it very good and the rest by frequent plaudits did show their sufficient approbation. February 22. — Washington ' s Birthday. Another holiday. I feasted in town and was well pleased at this. February 29. — This being leap year we have an extra day, which we did celebrate with an examination in Physiologie. March 2. — When I wake I find a great thaw and my house overflown with it, which • exed me. March 4. — I went forth as usual to school and was much amused by a little play which is called, The Kleptomaniac. The play in one word is the best for the variety and most excellent continuance of the plot to the very end that I ever saw, or think ever shall. March 7. — A great amount of work to do. Indeed, for these two or three days I have not been without a great many cares. March 11. — To school and classes and after that to Assembh-, at which I slept. March 15. — Up and to school in my new spring suit which becomes me most nobly as my friends say. March 20. — Dined in the lunch room with some friends. I had for them, after oysters, a hash of lamb and a rare chine of beef. Cost me about 30s. My dinner was noble and enough. It would please me better if my check were not put into my food. It seems to me uncleanly. March 28. — I have observed that certain of the teachers do have phrases which they use constantly and it hath much amused me to set these down. There is one who saith continually in his discourse, Now the reason for that is this. To another all things are sensitive. A third does always preface his remarks with, Now, listen girls. Says another of my professers, Ah! yes indeed, ah! yes indeed, while one in discourse, having all his notions the most distinct and clear in his head will say from time to time, That is to say, in other words. All this is very amusing but I much fear that I in their place would not do one half so well. April 4. — L ' p and to school and with great joy did hand in a paper which hath kept me very busy. April 19. — This being Arbor Day we listened to a talk on trees by one Mr. Prost, and thence to the green, where we planted some that will perchance delight and please those generations which follow us. April 25. To see the dancing of certain Clubs, Senior and Junior. I enjoyed great pleasure at the sight, especially of one dance which was called The Heart of the Rose, in which the} ' all did throw pink roses at the Faculty who sat watching them. A pretty sight! April 26. — LTp and to school, this day seeming endless as it is the last before vacation. Two o ' clock came at length and so home, where I am in very good health and mind ' s con- tent. Mav I be thankful for it! Olive Davis.