Concordia University Chicago - Pillars Yearbook (River Forest, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1915 volume:

DATE DUE 'V .4 el DEMCO 38-297 ill? mms N-Y' W andy 'iv lssued by Llass l9I5 Concordia Teachers College River Forest, Illinois l9I5 214 3 KILINCK MEMORIAL LIBRARY Cone rdia Te chefs College River Forest, Illin is 60505 P F urulig REV. W. C. KOHN, Tresidenl. Religion and Pedagogy. J, L. BACKHAUS Principal of ihe Training School FR. RECHLIN. Malhemalics,' Training .School A. KAEPPEL Harmony and Organ A. W. H. MILLER English ana' Science F. H. SCHMITT German ED. KOEHLER German and Religion G. A. EIFRIG History, Geography, Biology MARTIN LOCHNER, Seerelary English and Piano 1.5206 , ,. f X, ,MM url P119 65 N K Q' lliuuis AZ xg f .,. -+ . Z I l 5 E 'b K fw ..:. f N Q EA 'G flak, '? w..,wv' fqvmfxy un? ff 'U ' w, fb K.. f f 1 er f En R? K X I 'ff fl la J - l7fl1f91l T River Foresl, Illino 'ggnarh nf gguperflizaurs REV. F. PFOTENHAUER, 7-7resif1enl of lhe Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Oiher Slales REV. F. BRLINN. Presidenl ofthe North Illinois Disirici, Oak Glen, Illinois REV. E. WERFELMANN, S ecre lary, Chicago, Illinois MR. C. H. ZLITTERMEISTER, Treasurer, Chicago, Illinois MR. PAUL SCHLILZE, Chicago, Illinois MR, G. A. FLEISCHER, Chicago, Illinois oncordia TCGCllCf,S Colle Baath nf Zihiturs BUSINESS MANAGERS R. T. Wukasch F. Uttech EDITORS C. R. Nennert E. H. Schalk J. P. Dinda R. T. Wukasch F. Uttech R1verForesl,1llinoi.s 9 illrefzxrr HE purpose of this booklet is to implant and maintain in the minds of the members of the graduating class of 1915 life-long memories of their beloved college days. Pleasures were mutually enjoyed and sorrows mutually borne, and, there- fore, the authors of this class-book aimed to be impartial, and to give each member an importance according to his merits. All that was originally aimed at or desired may not be fulfilled in this little book, but we trust the kind reader will be considerate. E. H. S. Committee: c. R. NENNERT, F. J. UTTECH. R. T. WUKASCH, J. P. DINDA, E. H. SCHALK. Due thanks to Prof. A. H. Miller for criticisms and corrections. . Fw oncorcfza Teqcfzerfs Colle I 52' X 22 v KW? lki R1verForesl,111inois ll 7 isturg uf Qllus.-5 1915 ISTORY with its mystery of mythology and boisterous victories is generally more interesting than arithmetic, algebra, geometry, gram- mar, botany, Zoology, harmony, and geography. History is the witness of times, the life of memory, and the messenger of antiquity, a record of the past compiled for the benefit of the later generations. lt is an accepted truth that it takes a great man to make historyg however, Class I9 l 5 does not wish to bear the responsibilities of that assertion. This history is merely to give pleasant recollections, as pictured by Bayly in the following words: Tell me the tales that to me were so dear, Long, long ago: long, long ago! Memory is the treasury and guardian of all things. The pictures which hang from its walls do not forever retain the lucidity and clearness which were theirs originally. The class is well aware of that fact, and, therefore, this attempt has been made to reproduce its history on paper. This effort, how- ever, requires prudencc, and, therefore, some details will not be spared. Let us review the remaining army of eighteen, and begin when the great- est number were recruits, and the rest had not, as yet, enlisted. Let us look through the class-album comprising the events of six consecutive years! Let us also dream over and picture to our fancies the numerous events and occur- rences of our past college days, and let us again meet old friends and class- mates! It was in the year l909, when our Lutheran Synodical Conference as usual sounded the bugle-call, and issued a summons to young men to come to the camps at Addison, where they might be prepared for the battle against all enemies of the church, and where they might receive instructions as to the care of the smallest in God's kingdom of grace. The call for volunteers was not in vain, for there were many who were eager to join the ranks of the men already on the firing line. It now remains for us to obtain some detailed information as to the preparations, which were necessary for this long journey to the camps. The following should be the story of an individual member. It was on a bright September morn, and the warm rays of the sun were penetrating the already chilled autumnal atmosphere. This month is generally a busy one for the mother whose son is a college boy or one to be. So it was also in this instance. The center of our attraction is a farm-house in the heart of our country. Everything round-about the peaceful little dwelling was somnolent and toned-down on that day. Why this dispirited and melancholy state of affairs? The principal reason is that little Johnnie, the pride of his parents, is to leave home. l-lis mother and sisters are busily engaged getting I2 Concoraza Teacfiefs College his wardrobe in readiness, baking some cookies for him to be eaten in his new home, and, in fact, doing everything possible to please the young traveler. So Johnnie is to travel! Where to, if We may ask? To reveal the secret, he is to enter the Lutheran Normal College at Addison. Everything was in readiness, and it was time for Johnnie to bid his mother, brothers, and sisters good-bye. Father had hitched the horses to the buggy, placed Johnnie's trunk upon it, and was ready to drive his dear son to the railroad station. The door of the house opened, and Johnnie crossed the threshold followed by sobbing mother and sisters, who there embraced him, and took leave of him, not to see him again within a year. Johnnie, who was only too eager to leave home for college, where he expected sports and good times, sprightly stepped into the carriage, and the horses swiftly carried the occupants from home. As the boy purposely gazed towards a certain house, a tiny handkerchief made its last appearance, betraying, as it were, some amorous play-mate. He cast one lingering look in that direction, and it seemed to him at that moment as though he were leaving his best friend. Not one Word was exchanged between father and son during the entire ride. They soon arrived at the quaint old railroad station where the train was stopping for a short time to take water for the engine. Several friends had assembled at the station to say farewell to Johnnie. Father at the last moment admonished his boy to remain a dutiful, loving son, and, after a short embrace, the lad boarded the train which was soon under full steam on its way to Chicago. During the entire trip, Johnnie, who before had been eager to leave home for college-life, felt the pangs of absence from his paternal home and of all that was so dear to him. After several hours of riding, during which he had fallen asleep, he was aroused by the call of Chicago! Chee-caw-go! next stop! He quickly gathered his belongings, and, after the train had stopped, it was unloaded of its human baggage. The trip was not completed, however, for it was another twenty-four miles to Addison. Just as Johnnie was inquiring at the informa- tion bureau about the next train, someone tapped him on the shoulder. When he looked up, he met two friends from near his native town, who were bound for the same college as he. They were surprised but also glad to meet their little friend so many miles from home. With several hours at their disposal, the three Walked through the loop district of the metropolis of the West to gaze at some of the wonders which pleased their curiosity. At train- time the boys returned to the station, where a short, well-built, robust, and gray-haired gentleman, evidently of Irish birth, with a sonorous voice shouted: Addison Cannon-ball, train for the West! The words of the old man fell like the clear strokes of a bell, laden with pathos and a certain rude poetry which seemed elemental. With feet as Heet as those of a deer the three entered the train. Some difference between this udinky and the Pullman on which River Foresi,111inois I3 they had traveled before! lndeed, that Addison dummy certainly afforded Johnnie much pleasure. He soon forgot his surroundings, and the boys seated themselves in such a manner that they might easily have an opportunity to view the great city of Chicago as they passed through it. Johnnie gave vent to his amazement and wonder at the sight of skyscrapers and automobiles. He had been accustomed only to rude farm-houses and green pastures, and the city presented to him things in reality, of which he had before only read and seen pictures. Such, no doubt, must have been the thoughts and feelings of admiration of the greater number of Class I9 I 5, when they first sighted city life. It was on the train, that l, also a Ugreen one, made the acquaintance of Johnnie and of the rest of the boys. When we had arrived at Addison, the burg of desolation, we were immediately ushered to the presence of the honor- able director of the institution, who extended us a cordial welcome. Next, we young foxes, for such was the term applied to all newcomers, were as- signed to our rooms. After the unpacking of suitcases had been completed -the trunks had not as yet arrived-We heard the most welcome supper bell. We were really hungry after so long a trip. It is needless to relate everything that occurred at the table. When supper was finished, we boys took a walk through the beautiful village-for it was beautiful. Night soon superseded day, and we, with other quickly-made friends, took to a room, and related some of our past experi- ences. Plans were laid for the future six years. There were onions to be borrowed, neighboring barracks to be bombarded, and many other pleasant Abenteuer to be brought into existence. At nine oiclock that evening devotional exercises were held in the chapel. lmmediately afterwards We retired to our sleeping apartments. Oh, for the first night in a strange bed under a strange roof! Who can describe the yearning for the paternal mansion so far away? Luckily, we were very tired, and we soon fell into a deep sleep. At five o'clock the next morning we were out of our beds, and having nothing whatever to do, we went for a long stroll until breakfast time. That day was spent unpacking trunks, and skinning to lVlarquardt's and Treich- ler's for uround-squares, 3 in. meat augurs, paper-stretchersf' Hpigeon- milk, uliquified electricity, invisible post cards, and numerous other non- sensical articles. Those were the happy hours! We had been in Addison two days, when the Sem-buck made the an- nouncement at the dinner table that all newcomers were to report in the chapel. What was the object? We heard others talking about the bones they made when they made their entering exams. It was clear to us soon! There were many things, such as customs and various terms and expressions which at first were like a shadow, but We soon learned to understand and use oncordia Tcacherfs Colle Auditorium River Fore-:sl,IIlinois I5 them. We were to make our examinations for admission! What a bustle and excitement! After the examinations, which had lasted several hours, were over, we heaved a sigh of relief, and awaited the announcement of the results. These were read in chapel that evening. Twenty-two passed for the sixth class. That was the beginning of Class l9l5. We were a family of twenty-two members. Though most of us were strangers one to another, we soon became the best of friends. We formed a class, and decided to work for it, one for the other. However, we were but strangers, and Strange hopes and fears in painful contest rose. Like all foxes, we ran about like ignoramuses. No one, as yet, could discern his classmates from among the other boys, though the director daily called the roll of each class. We were like a herd of sheep without a shepherd. No one had brains and nerve enough to call a class-meeting, until, on September 22, l909, someone, who surely must have had more sense than the rest of us, called the class together. l-low this meeting was conducted, no one knows. However, a president fCarl Bussel and a secretary and treasurer fwm. Buchholzj were elected. lt is strange to say that these two were not only ofhcers of the class, but also of the indoor baseball club, of which club Sam was elected stockholder in addition to the other offices. There was practically but one meeting held during the year when we were the sixth class. This neglect was due, perhaps, to the fact that the members were kept busy pumping the organs and Hfoxingn, for the upper classes had ap- parently created a prejudice against our class. Though the year was a busy one and full of events, time seemed to pass but slowly. Finally, the long- expected hour of joy arrived. Summer vacation was announced. Though we disliked to depart from our friends, we went to our homes, sweet homes with joyous hearts. The joy of meeting paid the pang of absence: Absence with all its pains was by this charming moment of meeting wiped away. But vacation passed by as a resistless, unremitting stream, and ere we were aware of it, September had again appeared, and we were doomed to part from the happy joys of home. After a short farewell, we wept a last adieu, and parted in sadness. After the long and wearisome journey, we became cheerful when that rusty-haired conductor yelled: Addisonl Addi- son! We saw all the boys exchanging hand-shakes, smiling and laughing as they marched through the triangular college park. ln our hearts strange hopes and fears in painful contest rose, for we were but foxes : our only consolation was: Cheer up! The 'Wurst' is yet to come! Shortly after our arrival in the dark, mysterious rooms in which we were J I6 Concordia Teacfieris College doomed to dwell during the following semesters, the dinner bell rang with sounds most musical, most melancholy, from its ancient tower. Dire was the clang of plates, of knife and fork, which mercilessly fell, like tomahawks to work. All human history asserts that- ul-lapphless for man-the hungry sinner-must depend on dinner. We did not get much of a chance to satisfy our famished stomachs, for we had to be on duty every minute as waiters. After all the trunks had been carried to their respective places, we had our second class-meeting on September I6, l9l0. This time, however, We called ourselves 'imembers of the fifth class. This meeting was more the nature of an indoor baseball meeting than that of a class meeting. The results were the following: Carl Busse was re-elected president of the class, while Arthur Binneboese was chosen manager of the indoor ball team. Wm. Buch- holz was elected secretary of the class. This meeting showed a trifle more system than the initial one. Several members were added to our roster. After a little practice we could boast of quite a strong team. Nevertheless, we dared not show our skill, for fear of several austere members of the higher classes. Courage and faith did not fail to bring our boys continuous victories at the expense of the others. Soon the Fox-hide pulling time approached. The last evening before vacation we dared not sleep a wink. lt was an evening, bright and still As ever blushed on wave or bower, Smiling from heaven, as if nought ill Could happen in so sweet an hour. Finally, day glimmered in the East, as the white moon hung like a vapor in the cloudless sky. HNight's candles were burnt-out, and jocund day stood tip-toe on the misty hill-tops. One last breakfast, a last leap for the Addison Cannonball, and we were foxes no more! Although we had suffered during our two years of preparatory work, we had but shared the fate of our predecessors. There was not a cloud but did not have a silver lining! Expecting something good is in itself a joy, and with the thought of forgive and forget! we became freshmen. Hope shall brighten days to come, And mem'ry gild the past! After a most pleasant vacation, we returned to college as freshmen. We were pleased to find an increase of four members to our class roll. Dur- ing that year nothing of unusual interest occurred. Say, who escaped from Joliet with those tassel-caps? And, oh my, RiverForesf,LIlino1s I7 what discord of colors! Rosie, did you say we were to make Kati exam this year? Oh, ye gods, how will l manage to get through? Die edle dritte Klasse! Say, boys, don't we shine as Sophomores in our jerseys, color a la Hiber- nia? Green reminds me of onions! !t's all wrong, Smiley! How do you like apples, cherries and chicken? During the year a class in phonography was formed. Those boys must have some patience! How they do stick to shorthand! No, Mayor, it can't be done! Pass the cheese, please! lt's good! Who put the deluge on Schindobre? Nobody home, Donnereisen! Haw! There are no visitors allowed this morning! Ja, Nuggets, es geschehen noch immcr Wunder! How often did you take tour? lschgabibbel! the end of the year has come, and so has ours-almost! 'Sweet Addison, loveliest village of the plain, Where hash and 'schmear-bread' cheered the studious Swain! Sweet, smiling village, loveliest of the lawn, Thy sports are fled, and all the students gone! Farewell! We greet thee, beautiful River Forest! We are Seminaristen and exempt from tours Besides, the pleas- ure is ours to lord it over the foxes Won't you, please, crack a joke on this solemn morning? Wasn't it a cheap trick to erase our class Stunden- plan from the blackboard? Professor: Wann lebte Socrates? Schueler: Es wird angenommen, dasz er zur Zeit Luthers gelebt hat. On October IZ, l9I2, our new Concordia Teachers College was dedi- cated. Who could count the multitude of friends and Lutherans present? There is compensation in everything. We experienced that truth on the night of February 28, I9I3, when whirlwinds of tempestuous fire reduced our stately Administration Building to a heap of ashes. After a two weeks' Vaca- tion the boys returned, and completed the year in dingy, temporary class- rooms. l..et's go for a vacation, and when we return our class will move to new and better quarters! Ellie gginzrl Qitlcat. 15114-15 A All aboard for Seniordom! Get your train for Diplomavilleln We're here again for our sixth and last coating. Who asked for smallpox and mumps? Somebody got them and the rest were compelled to suffer quar- ncordia Teaclverfs Colle Dinning Room Chapel RiUerForesl,1Ilino1s I9 antine. But nivver mind, ivv'ry dog has its clay! l..et's have some history! Let's! Carl Busse was re-elected class president with Fred Uttech his assistantg Burroughs was not excused from secretaryship. Under the leadership of Seminaryelder Kuhlmann, the staff conducted aHairs very well. We were granted the desired privilege of attending varia ous Chicago Lutheran schools. During the year most interesting organ reci- tals wcrc given by cminent players, among them Prof. Edw. Rechlin. lnstruc- tive lectures, including stereopticon views on various countries, were delivered during the course of the cold season. On the evenings of April l5th and l6th our First concert in this college was given by the students. The results were most satisfactory. The next important event will be marked by the distribution of our calls, The mind will in its worst despair Still ponder over the past On moments of delight that were Too blissful far to last. E.. H. S.-C. R. N. oncoralia Teacfzerfs Colleg e 1 Qllwas QRUII As the patriarchs of old- Bachmann starts the class off bold. Barrein is next, a man of meats, Benter is the lad for eats. Blau comes next, the class's sage, Burroughs is the man of age. Busse's at the class's head, Deffner's not the least bit dead. Dinda, then, with superb beauty, Helmkamp, little cupid's booty. Koschmann dreams about beautiful girls, Kuhlmann prefers a dame with curls. Luehring, the best athlete in college, Mueller needs more baseball knowledge. Nennert is our convincing lad, Schalk is anything but sad. Schwass just entered the class last year, Uttech, can't we get more uschmiern? Wukasch is at the tail of the class- Coodness, what an awful mass! I F. J.U RiverForesI,1llino1s 21 Q911tnz1rhI 2152 7 smith zmh fllnuragel E., the members of Class '15, will soon enter on a new path, a path in which we will not, as heretofore, travel as a class, but individu- ally. lt is our desire to enter the new Held of labor, and to travel in the new course in the same spirit which we have exemplified during the years at college. We fee! that in order to perpetuate that spirit, we are in need of a motto which will stimulate and guide us at all times in our new course, however smooth, however rugged it may be. With this in view we have, after careful consideration, selected this motto: Onward, by Faith and Courage! This is the standard which the Class of ' I 5 has set itself to follow. It is the motto which you, worthy member of this class, have chosen as your maxim, by which you wish to be guided in your path of duty. Regard this motto as a true and never-failing friend, and you will have a companion in your life's journey that will be more than a friend. Our very best friends are not always with us to encourage, to stimulate, to console: there may be instances when they will not speak to us as a true friend should, but your motto will be at your side at all times. lt will be with you in sunshine and in shade. It will speak to you frankly. It will always mean well with you. To him who regards his motto as a true friend, and listens to its advice, it speaks a strange language. Therefore, hear what your motto speaks to you: Onward! To you in your future vocation as a Lutheran school teacher your motto says: Onward! This implies motion. Nature never stands still. A plant either grows or it withers and decays. ln the course of duty man must either go onward or he will recede. All that is human must retrograde if it does not advance. Your motto advises you to go onward. Take the advice of this faithful friend, and submit your tasks to his solemn pledge. ln your future vocation you will be placed into a course in which you must go onward, go ahead, as a shepherd leads his flock homeward. Never halt, never retreat, never surrender! Onward, onward may you press Through the path of duty, Virtue is true happiness, Excellence true beauty. -Montgomery. Onward by Faith! Have faith in God, and He will lead you to suc- cess, for without faith man can do nothing. Rest thee in patient hope when dark and stormy nights appear at the horizon in your future calling. Should you not always see the tangible success which you have expected, go right 0 22 Concordia Teacfrerfs College onward day by day. When thy day is night, welcome your friend if in sil- ence he speaks to you: Onward by Faith. He holds no parley with unmanly fears, Where duty bids, he confidently steers, Faces a thousand dangers at her call, And, trusting in his God, surmounts them all. -Wordsworth. Onward by courage! The task which you wish to undertake is by no means an easy one. ln your future calling you will meet with many difficulties. Times will arrive when your heart will bow down by weight of much Work. Then listen to your motto which says: Bear up and steer right onward! Courage stoops not, but goes right onward as Dr. Luther did when called to defend the true doctrine at the Diet of Worms. When difficulties and dis- couragements approach you in your future profession, when you are over- burdened with work, when there is a high hill obstructing your path of duty, then be bold: You may fail, but be courageous, and you will not fail! Let it be said of you: Theres a brave fellow! There's a man of pluck! A man who's not afraid to say his say, Though a whole town's against him. Onward by courage! -Longfellow. But you may ask: Why should l go onward? Because God has called you to teach, because the work which you wish to take up in the near future is so noble and important, for in teaching chili-- dren they are brought to their Savior, Jesus Christ, and are so led to their highest aim, to eternal bliss. ln performing your work you must go onward, for God certainly wants you to lead His flock not away from heaven but onward to heaven. Therefore, onward! Let us all accept the hand of a kind friend, and be guided by him in our future calling. Let us be spurred onward in our work, especially, when we meet with the many trials cast upon us. Let us lend ear to our motto which :peaks to you, to me, and to us all: Onward! By Faith and Courageli' R- T- W- RiUerFores!,1llino1s 23 Qstlglviirs N the present age authorities agree that physical recreation is a necessary stimulant to mental exercise, that 'ia sound mind is found in a sound body. Although the purpose of our institution primarily is to develop the mental faculties, to prepare the student for his vocation, the participation in athletics is not in the least neglected. On the contrary, great interest is taken in all sports, as far as means and equipment permit. Besides the excel- lent showing of Concordia in athletics, the Class of ' l 5 may justly glory in the commendable athletic career during its course at college. BASEBALL. As may be expected, the great national game, the queen of all sports, is also the principal sport at Concordia. Besides the numerous teams compris- ing the lVlajor, Minor, and Chimpy Leagues, class teams are also organized, which by their intense rivalry make competition very keen. During the first year, l909, although still somewhat unacquainted with the finer points of baseball, a team was organized. A few minor victories were won, but the 'isixth class team was the green pea of the college, requiring considerable planing down. This nine, however, was the solid foun- dation of a future winning aggregation. The following year we felt proud when the second-sacker of our class team was promoted to the regular college nine. After three years of ardent and strenuous practice, being especially formidable in the twirling staff, in which Zeus and Uss reigned supreme, we spelled defeatto many rival class teams, and kicked the props from under many scrub teams. During the season of I9I3 the class team reached its climax, almost everything falling before the speedy delivery of the pitchers. Three more players landed a berth with the regular college nine. But, alas, our joys were short-lived. At the close of the school year we suffered the loss of three members of the class, three of our best players. Great efforts were made to fill the shoes of those who left, but in vain. We never revived from that fatal blow. During the last two years, we indulged but meagerly in the game as a class team. After receiving a double defeat by Class 'IS we disbanded. At the close of the year ' l 5, the following members of our class played on the regular college nine! A. Mueller, R. Nennert, K. Busse, and E.. Barrein. Zeus was regarded as the mainstay, and, with the assistance of his teammates, helped Concordia to many a victory. INDOOR. At the close of the baseball season, when still too warm for basket ball, indoor baseball claims the campus. The game being played similarly to base- 24 Concordia TCGCl16f,S College ball, the same team represented the class also in this sport. We were very successful in obtaining laurels in the indoor game, for in I9 l 3 we were pro- claimed champions of the college. The removal of the institution from Addison marked the disbanding of class teams and the organization of a college indoor team. The best material in the college was selected, and a nine was formed. But due to the lack of a gymnasium in which to practice, we found difficulty in scheduling games. After claiming a few victories. the college indoor team gave up its organization. BASKET BALL. The melancholy approach of King Boreas indicates the involuntary retreat of the boys to their cozy rooms and the almost entire abandonment of all outdoor sport. Then basket ball, not less important than baseball or indoor, finds favor in the eyes of the boys. Having been fortunate in possess- ing a spacious and well equipped gymnasium at Addison, a class team was organized already in our Hfox class , in the year of I9 l 0. The quintette prac- ticed and played together, and finally, in I9 l 2, were given the opportunity of displaying their ability. They took advantage of the occasion when they trounced the fifth class of Concordia, Milwaukee. During the season of I9 l 2 an interesting game was staged with Class ' l 4, in which we were victors. This class team became the college team during the final year at Addison. Be- sides the many victories earned, we were charged with the only defeat Addi- son ever suffered in basket ball. Owing to the lack of a gymnasium at River Forest, basket ball was discontinued. We hope, however, that Concordia may be favored with a gymnasium in the near future so that they may be represented also in that sport. TENNIS. The game of tennis is recent, but many of those participating in the game have proved their skill. Before our appearance at River Forest only two courts were in existence, one being the private property of Class 'l5. The participation in tennis was thus confined to two classes. But at present each class has its own court, the work of the boys themselves. During the season many interesting games are scheduled with a view to the championship of the college. ln the year l9l4 we were greatly disappointed when our contending representatives were defeated by Class ' l 8, thus losing the cham- pionship. P, D, River Fores I, Illinois Qllass QlIiz1rz1rtm'izatiu11 Un tlgusn tuliu lmuiu thu' nut, un funrhs fmt paint! glib tliusv tulgu lmuiu tlirv, lmniu ull f1Il.'l1'h5ZI1fl'f2IilIf!H U PAUL I. BACHMANN Appleton, Mo. Born june 20, l89l. Sem, Photographer, Tennis nl have seen more days than you. fflllfrll Pij , boasting the Show lVle state a rw place of abodement, entered the edc dritte Klasse in l9l3, following a years missionary work in South Dakota He by far no son of Youth, as his physlognomy vividly and clearly portrays. U 1 is n his best mood when deciphering an appar Cntly unsolvable mathematical equation He displays his excessive musical endow ment on rare occasions when involuntarily counterfeiting the well known virtuoso of the violin, Mr. Ysaye. If the instrument were destitute of the Hkozie flakif' he could perhaps, lull the sea nymphs to sweet re pose. Where sha going, guys?' V ERNST BARREIN Grange, Cal. Born uly I5, l892. y J Baseball, Tennis, indoor, Glee Club. A man loves the meat in his youth that he cannot endure in his age. -N71fIlff'HlN'1lI'f'. Fat's present inflated circumference helps to explain the table d'hote at Con- cordia. Having manifested his bookworm temperament, he is honored with the appel- lation of Pat Riley. i'Fat is an exaggerated lover of literature and solitude, and is not infrequently detected in some condemned nook or corner, deeply absorbed in a seem- ingly philosophical bit of classic literature synonymous to the universally advertised Lena Rivers, the contents of which he imme- diately corresponds per wire to the Frau- envereinu as may be deduced from his inces- sant use of the telephone. Claim all the meat for Fat V V Concoralza Teaclierfs College f , E f W tx ,i ii J ' I -2 4 . ' 3 g f -1 ,gi N-:sg-1 1 ' N nf? ARTHUR W. BENTER, Bonduel, Wis. Born Aug. 3l, IS95. Tennis, Libra rian. Who can cloy the hungry edge of appetite? - Nl1f1l.'rnv1JC'11l'C. Compare this gentleman, consisting of legs and appetite in equal parts, with lrv- ing's lchabod Craneg imagine a few erup- tions on his Visage, and you have but a faint idea of Fido Nature unfortunately en- dowed him with such extremely large dilat- ing powers that, in order to sustain life, he deems it expedient to swallow the dates, causes, and results of the world's ancient bat- tles. His principal amusement is to manu- facture fish stories, Have we a test today, Giggers? l forgot to ox for it. V RICHARD BLAU Chicago, Ill. Born Aug. I7, IB95. indoor, Tennis, Glee Club. Music tells no truths. -Rrliljl. This peculiar cognomen interpreted into the English vernacular, summarizes and epi- tcmizes the quintessence of dust here rep- resented. He has succeeded in justifying his name to the marrow of his bones. ln class he is one funny person, and will. apropos, of anything or nothing at all, bring forth an original story or an outburst of hilarity. His fruitless exertions and vain efforts to contract some of the musical sound from the queen of instruments are a poor recompense. ml-uts, how long have you 'hucked' today? O, not so very long, only about l 7 hours. V V orest,1llinois 27 . fr , MARTIN E. BURROUGI-IS Frohna, Mo. Born Sept. I3, I892. Baseball, Indoor, Tennis, Clee Club, Sec. of Class, Lieutenant of Music Building, Boarding Club, Com. Athletic Com. I-Iis tawny beard was the equal grace, Both of his wisdom and his face. -Bfllflfr. The gentleman with the bunch of keys and the cigar tightly pressed between his mandibles, is Smiley or Fish, the lieu- tenant of the Music Building. The care- ful treatment demanded by the numerous instruments contained therein, perhaps, ac- counts for his over-scrupulousness in all his undertakings. Through his arguments, for e'en though vanquished, he could argue still, he advertises his authoritative dialect. Who forgot to turn off that motor? V V V I KARL L. BUSSE Red Bud, 111. Born Nov. 9, I892. President of the Class, Lieutenant. Boarding Club Com., Pres. of Athletic Association, Base- ball, Tennis, Indoor, Orchestra, C-Iee Club. '.Th0' modest, on his UnembarYaS'd brow Nature had vvritten--Gentlemanf'-ff!'!'Ull. Mayor, the father of his children. We shall not endeavor to detract a single iota from Mayor's record as class president. But he, too, has his defects. Having been familiarized with the beautifying results of Water, he now devotes the greater part of his time in monopolizing the shower baths, thus endeavoring to enhance the beautv of his azure eyes and his blond pomp. Well, I tell you one thing, fellers, not that I want to brag, but it's a fact. Concordza Teacfrerfs College EMIL DEFFNER Altamont, lll. Born Oct. l, l894. Tennis, Orchestra, Supervisor of Students' Reading Room. lVlusic's golden tongue Flatter'd to tears this little man and poor. -KN118. This is not a genuine production of Shorty, but, on the contrary, an enlarge- ment, sixteen times its regular size. ln the oval represented, his body and feet could possibly be included. He is a pedagogue in the making, which is discernible from his dwarfed and short size. His conscientious- ness, sternness, and studiousness account for his unlimited store of information. His dreams of telling an untruth have never been realized. fellers? V V J, P. DINDA Orlando, Fla. Born Jan. 4, l895. Lieutenant, Boarding Club Com., Umpire for Base- ball Regulars, Tennis, lndoor, Clee Club, Reporter for Alma Mater and Concordia. ln mathematics he was greater Than Tycho Brahe or Erra Pater. -BIITIVIZ This peculiarly dignified, independent character happened at Pana, lll., where the incessant and monotonous characteristics of the Slavonian tribe prevail. Pete has been extremely influenced by the American air and civilization, so that the American people accept him as a civilized and natural- ized citizen. He has the ambition to become a great musician. Three hours of daily practice ought to bring him close to Bach in the near future. When he appears before the blowpipe he is considered an organist already, although opinions differ. Kiss my foot, guys, l am going to Addison. Anything to crease today, River Foresf,1IIinois 29 Wm. A. HELMKAMP Addison, Ill. Born April 8, IB95. Lieutenant, Boarding Club Com., Baseball, Tennis, Indoor, Treasurer of Athletic Association, Glee Club. i'We rose at an instant, learnid, play'd, ate to- gether, and wheresoever we went like -Iuno's swans, Still we went coupled, and inseparable.H-Nh1ll.'4'.wp4'1ll'f'. , Q, This ineffable stain, the best result of a worthy duet of decades, is prominently characterized by its eccentric taciturnity, its meekness, and its gentleness. During les- son periods his hand is continually engaged, taking copious notes of the proceedings, the collection of which would make Clio sit up, and take notice. Billy's ingenuity is universally recognized. Billy, I claim to take a stroll with Pete. V V V A. M. KOSCHMANN Wausau, Wis. Born Feb. 27, l895. ' 'fist Lieutenant, Boarding Club Committee, Tennis, lndoor, Orchestra, C-lee Club. -1 .1 For l am nothing if not critical. -Sllfll-'l'N1N'11l'f'. This cadaverously complected and fastid- ious gentleman boasts of a year's experi- ence as a teacher. His smiling Visage, in- voluntarily perigrinating with oscillating fre- quency often brings humorous contentment to his followers. Tippy is never wit- nessed without his friend, the corncob pipe, vomiting thick smoke like the Sons of Vul- can. Director, I don't think that the gravy was salted enough this dinner. Ah, pifflesl cut out that laughing! I-5,7 6 6 30 Concordia TCOCllCf,S College ALVIN KUHLIVIANN Dillsboro, Ind. Born Aug. 4. 1893. President of Student Body, Boarding Club Com., Baseball, Tennis, lndoor, Clee Club. Muse not that l thus suddenly proceed, For what l Will, l Will, and there the end.N-Nfl1l71'f'N1N'11l't'. As the college elder, his sedate, yea, aus-A tere presence, with scintillating gravity, de- corum and transcendency is witnessed treading the rounds of observation at Con- cordia. He is as gentle as a lamb, and nev- er meditates upon conversing with someone unless to administer orders. He is a modest and conscientious character, and often sets a good example for the student body by simply performing the work himself. 'iSay, fellows, come on, cut it out. V V V WILLIAM LUEHRING Elmhurst, Ill. Born Feb. 25, l895. mm. - Blushing is the livery of nature. -Hfl 'Ul- The various kaleidoscopic changes on this piece of humanity wrought by a simple glance at it are sufficient to puzzle an ordi- nary weather man. uPastor Luehring is the only theologian in the crowd. His pas- toral and comforting words are a stimulant to the class. His great interest in athletics may be compared with his familiarity with the dead languages. Pastor, where did you preach last Sunday? UAW! Don't get tufff' RiUerForesi,Illinois 31 ARNOLD E. R. IVIUELLER Wittenberg, Mo. Born Dec. Zl, IB94. Z Baseball, Tennis, lndoor, Clee Club, Pres. of Tennis Club, Sec. of Athletic Com., Postmaster, Pres. of Orchestra. Certain winds will malce men's temper bad. - Gfwryif' Hliuf. This mortal mixture of earth's mold per- Zeus. His conversational communica- tions, possessing a conglomeration of clari- fied verbosity do not betray his choleric dis- position. With the assistance of his vocal H vacling the atmosphere is a poor excuse of apparatus, emitting the he could create a soul death. For often his length and thundering s gazing foxes ranged around. Zeus is a staunch upholder of baseball, being quite tones of a Melba. under the ribs of words of learned ound, amazed the convinced that there are but two great plav' ers in that game, the other one being Ty Cobb. Hot Dixie, let's hear the Indian warwhoopf' V V V C. RICHARD NENNERT Wittenberg, Mo. Born Jan. I9, IB95. Baseball, Tennis, indoor, Clee Club, Treasurer of Class, Secretary and Stockholder of Tennis Club, Athletic reporter for Alma Mater. Whatever sceptic could inquire for, For every why he had a wherefore. '-Ifllflvr. Rosie, the parentless lad, displays the unusual ability and capability of convincing and converting not only terrestrial beings but also the Greek god, Zeus. Although extremely modest, he, nevertheless, is a son of wit as well as of mischief, the record of which would read like the minutes of a sew- ing circle. Say, 'Zeusf don't worry about the game, what's bound to be, is going to be. 32 Concordia Teacfiefs College ERICH H. SCI-IALK Chicago, Ill. Born Oct. 29, l894. Treasurer of Tennis Club, Baseball, lncloor, Clee Club, Supervisor of Students' Reading Room, Associate Editor of Alma Mater and Reporter for Concordia. Love sought is good, but given unsought is better. Nhllli'PS1JClII'I'. Gentlemen, let us introduce to you Eric, the grocer. Take a close look at him, notice the blond hair and the blue eyes. Yes, he is a Swede. His Winning ways have captivated many a charmer of the other sex. Eric finds a silver lining in every black cloud, he can even smile and cheer up when the class has a Kirch- engeschichten test. He is ambitious, too: his aim is to run the largest grocery store in the World, sometime. Say, you guys, Why don't you read the Menace? V V V FRED L. SCHWASS Forest Park, ill. Born March 3, IS94. Baseball, Tennis, Indoor Club, Orchestra. Old Chrysostom, best Augustine: their words are like music to my ears. The stranger is no other than Fidcly, our classical, musical, and mathematical scholar. No character is so prominently familiar with the classics as he. But it is not advisable to endeavor a conversation with him, unless one is in clue need of a shower bath. You can't get a word in edge- wise. As a musician Fidcly is precocious. Ficlcly, I claim to say a few words. QR asf -.1 ' fflffiia ll Q i 4 .N i I i 2 Lieutenant Treasurer of Coetus Secretary of Boarding Club Baseball lndoor Clee Club, As in the eye of nature he has lived so in the eye of nature let him die Uff1fiw14'fH'fh. The enormous grotesque and attractive ma s of tangled and confused filiments ejected from this cramum at once reveal the poetic temperament His flowery and figuratively embellished eloquence is more fascinating than the decorations of Pompeii. He begins by describing the effectual sun- light on the Bay of Naples and terminates his formal eulogy by comparing it to your eyes or hair He is also a great lover of nature as the above quotation indicates. Du bist wie eine Blume so hold, so schoen und rein Richtigl Ya Wukasch, es gesehehen immer noch Wunder. R10 oresl, Illinois 33 FRED J. UTTECH Watertown, Wis. Born June Zl, IS93. Vice-President of Class, Lieutenant, Manager of Boarding Club, Sec. of Coetus, Vice-President of Athletic Committee, Business Manager of Alma Mater, Baseball, Tennis Club. i'Am l a married man or a bachelor? - Nl1ul.'1'.wpr'r1rC. This animated particle of the scum of the earth is a fascinating impersonator and a conversative orator of the Badger State. Fritz considers himself an experienced manipulator of the organ. He is also a shark in harmony, that study being his hobby. Fritz still adheres to his bachelor- hoocl. but of late he shows symptoms of chronic conjugal duplicity. Say, what do you guys think this is, a Jewish picnic? V V R THEOBALD WUKASCH A J. P. D. 09111 Ql11'1111'e 351311125 Thru flue sunsel of lzope, Like tbe sliapes ofa dream, W hat paradise islands of glory gleam! H- Burns. Bachmann, P. . . 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