ri;i si’xkex c.ardkxs fcfccat: f ernt 3. RoUen, IU. D. BeMcatton 3)n appreciation of the fact that, as an CMumnus of Dope, lotting Iiis 3Ima Crater deeply anO sin- cerely, lie denoted i)is Whole life to further her cause and welfare; saw, During his efficient career as President of Dope, our institution groin and deuelop into one of the largest and strongest colleges in the tate of Michigan; lotted his students and mas deeply lotted and respected by them; erected, by ttirtue of bis uprightness of character and conduct, bis uncompromising attitude towards injustice, and bis large-hearted sympathy in trial and trouble, an influence that mill be an inspiration to studentry for years to come, though dead, yet speaking “in thoughts that breathe and mords that burn,”—Che Mile- stone has the honor of dedicating this mork to the sacred memory of (Serrit iSollcn, 1L1L. IB. The Milestone Staff Z. Z. Luidens................................Editor-in-Chief John Van Den Broek..................Director of Photography C R. Wierenga............................Subscription Manager Sophia J. Van Vessem......................Assistant Editor Muriel L. Fortuine...........................Director of Art M. J. Reese..................................Business Manager G. M. Brower..............................Advertising Manager J. M. Dosker...................Assistant Subscription Manager 6 'TTraimftmm Foreword In presenting The Milestone to the students, alumni, and friends of Hope, we feel that we are supplying a distinct want. For obvious reasons it has not been deemed advisable to issue an annual regularly at I lope College. The class of 1905 produced a book which was not without considerable merit, and we regret that so promising an undertaking failed to eventuate into an established custom. Indeed, the Hope College Annual has been in a state of innocuous desuetude for these many years; consequently, without recent precedent nor the benefit of an established method of procedure, your humble servants, The Milestone staff, labored under great difficulties in the compilation of this book. We do not presume to have issued a flawless work. Without doubt, a casual perusal of The Milestone will suggest many opportunities for improvement. If, however, we have succeeded, by this pictorial pageantry, in recalling fond memories to the minds of the alumni, and likewise in preserving to those who are still with us the scenes and activities of campus life of today, we feel that the labor bestowed on The Milestone, issued the semi-centennial year of Hope College, shall not have been void of reward. The Junior Class, as sponsors for this book, desire to express their appre- ciation of the excellent talent lent us by the other classes. We wish, also, to express our thanks to the student body and alumni for the immediate and en- thusiastic support accorded us in our plans, and likewise to the advertisers, a circumstance which quickly dissolved the clouds of possible financial difficulties. As a part of our annual, we arc presenting you with the Pook of Words of the Pageant of Hope, a project which we anticipate, as we write this, will redound to the glory of Hope and the continued fame of the Senior Class of 1916. We trust that The Milestone will elicit your approval and afford you much pleasure. The Editors. Auxiliary Stall’ Raymond V. I'.eggs Anna ( . i srlicr Gerard Kaap Adriana S. Kolvn Cornelius Dosker Elizabeth Van ISurk Eva W. I.eenhouts )rrcn L . Chapman Louise M. Itrussc John Ci. Gebhard •S Kkv. A me Venn km a, I). D„ President 10 11 JOHN H. KLEIN H EKSEL, A. M.. Vice-President Professor of Mathematics MRS. WINIFRED H. Dl'RFEE, A. B.t Instructor in English Dean of Women KEY’. GEORGE BOONE McCREARY. Pn. D. Professor of Bible and Philosophy 12 WYNAX1) WICIIKKS. A. B.. Professor of History EDWARD I) DIM NEXT. A. M . Treasurer and Registrar I'oorhees Professor of the Creek Languagi and Literature M1LTOX .1. HOI-RMAX. A. M.. Pod man Professor of the Latin l.anyua t and Literature 13 JOHN B. XYKERK, A. M.t Secretary Professor of the English Language and Literature MISS ELIZABETH ANN HUNT, A. B. Instructor in English 14 ARTHUR II. HEUSIXKVELD, A. B„ Instructor in English and German AI.MOX' T. GODFREY, A. MM. IX, Professor of Chemistry ALBERT RAAP, A. M.. Professor of the Dutch Language and Literature FREDERICK (i WAIDE, I !). I).. Professor of Education 16 EDWARD ELIAS. A. M.. Professor of German and French MISS ELM A 1. MAIMIN'. l’n. Ii.. Instructor in German and History MISS MAE LOUISE IIRUSSE. A. 1!.. Instructor in German and Latin 17 IS PAUL F. SCHUFLKF. Pii. D. Curator of the Museum xtiioxy Van Wf.stexrurc.: Methinks thou hast a wan and thinly look.” Arkiaxa Sara Kolyx : Anna is a child I wot. With mini sedate and sage. ’Tis plain that she has thought a lot, I )espite her tender age.” IIknrv Meltmax : “Give me some music; music, moody food Of us that trade in love.” Martin Kigknk Fi.irsE: “Thou lovest, but ne'er knew love’s sad satiety. 20 George Arthur Pelgkim: “But till all graces l c in one woman. One woman shall not come into my grace.” Fred Henry De Jong: My only books Were woman’s looks, nd folly’s all they’ve taught me.' Bruno 11 er.man Mili.er : Fine words! I wonder where you stole them.” Cl.AVION Wii.mam Ba .uin: The chemist of love Will this perishing mould, Were it made out of mire, Transmute into gold.” 21 Geram Raai : “Folk, who put me in a passion. May find me pipe in another fashion.” Christine Cornelia Van Raai.tr: “She that could think and never disclose her mind, See suitors following, and never look behind.” John Gabriel Gebhard, Jr.: “That man that hath a tongue, 1 say is no man, If with that tongue he cannot win a woman.” Will A. Rozeboom : Oh he could play the savageness out of a bear!” 22 Xella Marie Pei.crim : “The hand of little employment hath the daintier sense.” Frank Walter Douma: “Comb down his hair. Look, look! it stands upright.” Hkr.wixa Martina Ihrmax: “So quiet and so sweet a smile.” Henrietta Martha Van Zee: “Her silver voice Is the rich music of a summer bird, Heard in the still night, with its passion- ate cadence.” 23 IKOROE S'l'KI NEXGEK : “I.ist his discourse of war and you shall hear a fearful battle rendered you in music.” Catharine Gertrude IIekiiuis: ‘' I'eacli not thy lips scorn, for they were made For kissing, lady, not for such con- tempt.” kik Coknei.ius Van Arendonk: “ 11 is eye was not dimmed, nor his natural strength abated.” Jeanette Mulder: Master! Master! news, old news and such news as you never heard of! 24 Harris Maktinus Mkyer: Wilt thou have music? hark! Apollo Plays, And twenty caged nightingales do ing. Ethel Josf.imuxk Dykstra: Alack! There lies more peril in thine eye, Than twenty of their swords.” Albert Bakkek: Alheit unused to the melting mood. Sara-Hklkxe Trompen : Of a’ the airts the wind can blaw 1 dearly like the west: For there the bonnie laddie lives. The laddie 1 love host. 25 .■A Lawrence Wii.i.iam Johnson: “Consider first what thou did swear unto, To fast, to study, and to see no woman. Frances Marie Bosch: “I have no other but a woman’s reason: I think him so because I think him so.” Arthur Charles Cloetinc.h : “Apres moi le deluge!” Clara Elizabeth Yntema: “A rosebud set with little wilful thorns. 26 Theodore Henry Elferdink: “When night hath set her silver lamp on high, Then is the time for study.” Georoe Frederick Veenker: “A man dissatisfied with endeavor is a man tempted to sadness.” Theodore F. Zwemer: “For whatsoever mother wit or art Could work, he put in proof. Gerrit Henry O. IIospers: “For thy sake, tobacco, I Would do anything but die.” Helena Fonkkn: ‘Miring me word how tali slur is.” IIekman Maaskn: Xight after night lie sat and bleared his eyes with books.” Cai.i.ie DkMotts: “Most glorious night! I hou wert not made tor slumber.' ICllWAKl I.KNJAMIN llOKVKX: “He trudged along, unknowing what lie sought. And whistled as lie went for want of thought.” 28 Sara Anna Winter: She will outstrip all praise, and make it halt behind her.” Henry John Wittevkkn: bar from gay cities and the ways of men.” Marik Charlotte Haiikrman: ‘The hand that hath made you fair, Hath made you good.” Wii.uam Van Roekki.: I le is so quiet!” 29 Rett a Elizabeth Pas: The social smile and sympathetic tear.1 Lambert John Geerlings: “They only babble who practise not re- flection— I shall think; and thought is silent.” Henrietta Xella II. Xef.rkf.n: Oh. that this too, too solid flesh would melt. Thaw, and resolve itself into a dew!” John Kuite: My tongue within my lips 1 rein. For who talks much must talk in vain.' 30 Nellie Smallegan: “Of ail the «iris that e'er was seen. There's none so fine as Nelly.” Frank De Roos: “Hear me, for I will speak.' Glass Officers Anthony Van Westenburg Frank Walter Dofma Catharine Gertrude Hekiiuis • Fred Henry De Jong President . Vice-President Secretary Treasurer 31 32 33 34 Class of '17 Irwin J. Lubbers Muriel L. I'orti’IN M. Jay I'lipse Ruth R. Blckkink G. Marvin Brower Fdward P. Cathcart Lawrence H. Dalman Dowie (I. De Boer Jay M. Doskcr William R. Kvcrts M. Jay Flipse Muriel L. Fortuine Walter W. Gumser I'iedc Ilihma Kmma C. Uockjc James K. Hoffman Alice B. Hopkins Bertha Hospers Officers Junior Class Gertrude C. Keppel Kva W. I.eenliouts Henry Lockhorst Irwin J. Lubbers enas . Luidens Amelia S. Mcnning Marguerite A. Meyer John S. Moore Frederick J. Mulder John R. Mulder Rhea L Oilman Flizabcth Pieters Joseph Potgetcr Max J. Reese Kstellc H. Schipper President Vice-President Treasurer Paul Stcgeinan Gertrude M. Steketce William II. Ten ilakcn Sophia J. Van Vcssem Flizabcth Van Burk William Van den Berg John Vandcr Broek Millard Vandcr Meer Henry Van Dyke William M. Van Putten Ruth M. Veldhuis Anne G. Visscher J. Paul Visscher Cornelius R. Wierenga Arthur W. Winter. 35 The Juniors The present Junior Class first beheld the light of day on the fifteenth of September, Anno Domini nineteen hundred and thirteen. Whereas such a statement virtually completes the history of most other classes, except for an obituary notice four years from date of birth, our history logically and actu- ally makes only its beginning. We matriculated with a roll of eighty students. Betty came from the city leguminous and literary, Jack from the city beneath the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, “Casey” from the city of cutthroats and cattleyards, Max from the sand-paved city on the Pere Marquette, Sophia from Graafschap’s downy leas, Anne merely came down the hill. In fact, from Metropolis and prairie plain, from far East and farther West, as well as from environs more local, we as- sembled to receive the baptism of knowledge. The vicissitudes of college life, such as mental inaptitude, professorial in- compatability, gay and festive penchants, yea, even connubial pitfalls, have now and again removed a member from our midst, yet our spirit is a spirit that never dies. We began our career by generously soaking the then Sophomores cum frigida aqua fluminis nigeris. We continued in our course of victory through- out the year, producing college debaters, and an orator who won the State contest. We defeated all comers in football and basketball, and left a few points for the other classes in the annual inter-class track meet. Returning the next year, we graciously accepted the invitation of the new Freshman class to come across the river. Because of their innocence, we per- mitted them a few other liberties. We produced more debaters and another State orator this year. We issued a very presentable “Anchor,” which dis- played latent talent in various lines of endeavor. Altogether, we succeeded in maintaining our high standard. This year we arc doing several things, chiefest among which is the issuing of The Milestone. We trust, gentle reader, that you will understand us cor- rectly. We arc setting forth these facts not with an unseemly pride and ob- livious self-sufficiency. Our chief purpose is to give you an inkling of the source of the volume now before your eyes. We do not wish to disparage the worth or standing of the other students in college. The Senior class is an honorable class; so are they all, all honorable classes. However, the fact remains, we cannot all receive the palm, nor can we all be crowned with the laurel wreath; so let us abide by the ruling of the fates. With this we end our dissertation. We have not denied that the other classes justify their ex- istence. They undoubtedly do; the Seniors truly. We have only spoken for ourselves; were the horn in their hands, they, too, would toot loudly, and per- haps “louderly.” 36 SO PH 37 58 Qcn A. Belknap Glass of ’18 Sophomores Kdward II. Koster Marion E. Struik Louise M. Brusse Herman K. Koster Walton Sutphen Walter O. Chapin Kldrcd C. Kuizenga Amelia M. SyWassink Orrcn 1). Chapman Cornelia Lcenhouts John Ten Have Clara M. Coburn (ierrit A, Lyzenga John Ter Borg Edna M. Cook K. Paul McLean Gerrit Timmcr John W. I)c Haan Anthony P. Meengs Robert 1C Vandcr Aardc C. Ford De Vries Marie L. Meyer Lucy Vandcr Plocg Kdward R. Diepcnhorst James Muilenbcrg Marion 1C Van Drezcr Arba J. Dunnewold Bernic Mulder Maude I. Van Drezcr Harold R. Gilman John P. Muyskens Aric Van Dyke Bernard 0. Ilakkcn John 1C Xienhuis Chester Van Tongcrcn Henry Hoeven Percy Osborne Jr. Fcnna J. Van Vcsscm Della C. Hospers Aida M. Oxncr Gerrit Van Zyl Otto E. Huntley Willis J. Potts Ethelyn Vaupell Bernice L. Jones Harvey J. Ramakcr Arthur Vocrman Andrew 1 . Karsten William F. Reus Florence Voorhorst John 11. Karsten Walter A. Scholtcn Fred Voss John A. Klaaren Gertrude Schuurman Florence Walvoord J. Lewis Kleinheksel Kdward P. Slootcr Marie Welling Ralph (I. Korteling James A. Stegeman Stuart Yntema Georgiana Kortering Those Sophomores, the gay magpies! We hear them coming by their ties, Their checkered suits and pompadours, Their loud guffaws and bovine roars— All designate they’re Sophomores. They wonder what, they wonder why, Discuss the earth, discuss the sky, With syllogystic argument Accounting for the firmament And defects of our government. They argue hour after hour, Till up is down and sweet is sour. With argument they knock their dome. And calmly trust that wit will come— Alas, alack, nobody home! They swagger down the avenue, Bent backward till they break in two. Such is their inconsistency, Despite impossibility, They’d dillctantcs and sages be. We’ll graciously forgive their sins: They have their outs, they’ll have their ins; Their course is happily but brief: From vain delusion comes relief, When Sophomores turn the Junior leaf! Willis J. Potts........................................ President Louise M. Brusse...................................Vice-President Fluked C. Kvizenoa............................Secretary-Treasurer 39 40 FBlr, SOME m FAT , BUT WORSE Tll iN THAT THE 11057 OFTHEfl ARE GHEEN. CHAP RAP lfl32HM3M 41 42 -SFresljman cpt. 15, HU5 3 lbs. ji r. a it it ttrs. AI malt 4ttaatrr 6opc (College KicI;. George De Witt Harriet Z. Baker . Cm as. De Vries . . Anna J. Amcclc Harriot Z. Baker Peter G. Baker Bernice I. Benjamin Olive R. Bcrtscli Jay Bouwknegt A. John Bolks James J. Burggraaff Gerrit Butcr Peter Cooper John R. Dalenbcrg Nellie l)c Graff John M. De Haan Lois M. De Kruif Cornelius Fred De Jongh Simon I). Den l:yl Charles De Vries Marvin L. De Vries George De Witt Wilson E. I )iekcma ICilert Dorks Cornelius Dosker William A. Druyvesteyn Francis M. Dyke Fred J. Eden Jacob Elting Jr. Rudolph Haberman Peter 1 lamclink Clarence R. Mecmstra Freshman Officers Enos E. Hccren John Heneveld Bernard D. Hietbrink Sarah G. II off man Henry Holkcboer Rudolph I), llospers Elmer E. Jewell Clarence Klics Bert L. Klooster Mamie Kloote Eggo Koop Peter J. Koppenaal William P. Koppenaal Florence Kortering Agnes G. Kramer Benjamin I.aman Raymond Lemmon Cornelius Lepcltak Charles S. Marsh John Henry Meengs William Herman Mover Marcus C. Muilenbcrg Arthur Mulder Esther R. Mulder Raymond Xykamp A. Gordon Oltman Judson Oosterhof Fred Parish Cynthia Pointings . . . . President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Catherine M. Poppcn Henry J. Poppcn John C. Post Joan A. Potts Peter X. Prins Tennis W. Prins Alice F. Raap William J. Sehipper Johann A. Schmidt Gerrit Scholten John Stap Carl Staplekamp Wilson Stegeman John D. Steketee Bert Van Ark Dick II. Vander Bunte Joe Vander Xoort Cornelia Vander Meer Hilbert Vander Wcrf Lillian C. Van Dyke Willard Van Hazel Dora M. Van Loo Eida T. Van Putten Irene I). Van Zantcn Harold I ’. Veldman Lena Visser Claribcl Wright Richard Zevalkink 45 The Student Council Walter A. Schollcn William H. Ten I taken Edward II. Roster Henry Warnshuis Jack Boon Irwin J. Lubbers George Steinenger (Pres.) M. Eugene Flipse Anthony Van Westenburg The Student Council is composed of three representatives of the Senior class and two members each of the lower classes, besides two Prep. men. This organization was established in 1909 and serves as a buffer between faculty and studentry. Since its inception it has, to a very large extent, regulated strictly student activities and has been very beneficial to student conduct in general. It serves admirably in preventing possible misunderstandings between studentry and the administration. ■14 You arc standing, my dear friends, be- fore the portals of Hope College. (Thco) Logically speaking, then, there is hope for all who enter here, i. e., it they diligently pursue the study of Greek and assiduously attend unto the words of the Greek pro- fessor. But I take it. my friends, that you have either simply matriculated, have matriculated and graduated, or have nei- ther matriculated nor graduated, so that either you are Hopeful, past Hope, or com- pletely Hopeless; and I shall endeavor to adjust my discourse to your varying de- grees of Hope intelligence. These portals arc a legacy to Alma Mater from the class of 1( 12. It is a custom of Seniors to develop dramatic tendencies. These tendencies dislodge some good, bad, and indifferent histrionic talent, and incidentally a sum (never much) of money which is devoted to a memorial, so that every year some me- mento remains of the most illustrious class that ever graduated from Collegium Spei. Having accounted for the begin- ning we have achieved much. Let us now walk tip this approach which leads to W'inants Chapel. This building is the aristocrat of the campus. It is the oldest of the buildings that mark the mod- ern period of Hope's existence, in distinc- tion from the primeval days when they walked off the edge of the campus into the embrace of a black bear. Filtering this building we come into the hallway. The door on the left opens into the ad- ministration room. Aside from other ad- ministrations. Justice is administered in this room, and because of the many trag- edies here enacted we shall, for fear of oppressing your spirits, permit the door to remain closed. The entrance to the right leads into the chapel proper where 45 tlu- faculty, together with the students, as- semble each morning with a regularity that depends much upon whether the in- dividual is registered as a classical, philo- sophical. mathematical, or scientific stu- dent. It is safe to state, however, that the chapel is usually well filled, and the songs of worship from several hundred throats sound far o’er steeple and tower of our adopted city. As we leave this building and turn to the left, we pass along its south side and come upon the library. This department recently came under the direction of a very competent and most obliging lady, who facilitates the transfer of stacks of knowledge from wooden shelves to mental shelves, to the general uplift of stu- dent ry. Passing up the cinder drive which the class of 1916 proposes to make asphalt (an act which would indeed keep their memory close to our soles), we come upon the rear of the ladies’ dormitory. The bevy of damsels seated in the window casement are fair specimens of its inhab- itants.—excluding of course the male mem- bers of the faculty who dwell on the lower •loor. They are mostly mere instructors, and yet they arc embryo heroes: for. you see, in case lire should attack this angel roost, it would be incumbent on these gentlemen to rescue ye fainting maidens from the seething flames, a situation which, by the way. discloses the only spot in their armor that is vulnerable to romance. Begging Prexy's pardon, we shall here cross the lawn. You are now standing before Yoorhecs Hall which shelters some hundred girls, together with several men's hearts. Being Dutch, we arc not given to boasting, but we believe that the daugh- ters of Hope are par excellence, and the sine i]no non of the institution. Vorhees Hall, as you see it. is the shrine of many a youth's devotion and “oft in the stilly night” melodious voices rise upon the air. and the window casements frame the lovely faces of fair ladies with luxurious, golden locks tumbled over their graceful shoul- ders tucked closely about with a robe de unit. Stepping inside we find ourselves in the reception, or waiting room. Here the Dean of Women gives parties to the girls, to which boys are also invited. Faculty receptions and the like occur here. And in this hall the swain acquires the virtue 46 of patience, while waiting for his lady. Just off this hall is the dining room where a number of the male persuasion’’ gain in polish and feminine association whatevei they may lose in digestibility and nour- ishment. The postman we encounter as we step out is Tom. He brings letters from home, and very often with the letters comes the wherewithal for another month’s existence. When you realize that a student some- times goes about for a week with a nickel in his pocket and trepidation in his heart, you can readily see why Tom is a hero. We come next to ITexy’s house. In the left front corner is the President's pri- vate office where the student goes for spe- cial favors or for special dispensation. Once each year the Seniors are invited to this house to receive, informally, the Pres- ident’s benediction. We now pass on to the sunken gardens. Some day we sup- pose. this spot will he covered with build- ings. hut today it is one of the natural beauty spots of the campus. It grows a variety of trees, and in springtime a flower appears here and there, until some little urchin plucks it up. Several squirrels, numerous birds, and a mourning dove or two have their habitat here, and add much to its charm. In late spring it affords many cool spots where the industrious student may pursue his lessons, or. what is more probable, indulge in a luxurious siesta. Let us cross this grove to the old build- ing that was once an important part of Hope College. The partitions that divided the building into classrooms have long since been removed, and the building is today used for society halls. The lower floor shelters the Mcliphonians. a Prep, literary organization which retains a place in the memory of many alumni who received their preparatory education at Hope. The upper floor is occupied by the Fraternal Society. In this hall much learned lore is exuded, together with a generous admixture of good-fellowship and hilarity. The O. K. F. is the oldest of the college literary organizations. T he stone steps we see here were pre- sented to the college by the class of 1909. They lead up to the campus proper. Pre- vious to the construction of these stone steps there were several excellent cliff- 47 scalers on the campus. As for getting down, one merely fell over the edge, gath- ered up the portions of his anatomy that had become detached in transit, and pur- sued his onward way. Following this path in the sunken gardens, we come to the old Oggcl House, another landmark of Hope College and of Holland as well. This structure antedates the lire of 1871. It escaped this calamity, perhaps because of its isolated situation, but more prob- ably because of the anti-conflagration doc- trine expounded and fostered within its walls. This building, also at one time a recitation hall, is today the home of sev- eral societies. It shelters the Cosmopol- itan Society, the Knickerbocker Society, and the Philadclphos Society, an organi- zation which dates with the present year. Besides this, the Cllilas Society synthe- sizes the Dutch language in one of its many other departments, and the Science Club analyzes things human and inhuman in another. The Science Club is composed of some dozen members and a skeleton, and succeeds admirably in assisting to keep Hope’s science department at a very high standard. In all. the Oggel House holds five organizations; so we see that its days of usefulness are not yet past. The next building that meets the eye is the Hope Printing Oflice. From this building issue the publications of the church. These carry the report of college activities to the world outside, but other- wise the little structure plays no great role in the lives of the studentry. Scaling the bank to, the south of this building, we come to the Observatory, more ob- served than observing, we regret very much to say. It is used occasionally to inspect the moon when the commissary head fears a dearth of green cheese for the dormitory bill of fare. We arc now treading the gridiron. On this field, in the cooling fall afternoons, valiant armies may be seen in combat more or less mortal, struggling to maintain the honor of their classes and incidentally plowing up the soil, in the hope that, with careful attention, it may yield a flourish- ing crop of intercollegiate football. The springtime finds the diamond a scene of strenuous activity. From the farther side of the field, may be seen sturdy youths oc- cupied with a variety of paraphernalia cal- culated to produce brawn requisite to 48 counteract the- danger of the top-heaviness, sure to result from too zealous endeavor in the classroom. Moving to the left, we gain a view of Carnegie Gymnasium. This structure is the Mecca of the studentry in idle hours during the winter. Throughout the basketball season, the gymnasium floor is the scene of much excitement. Inter- class leagues supply the varsity team with excellent material, and Hope holds her own in this department of athletics at least, indicating that proper coaching would keep Hope on the athletic map in all departments. The interior view gives you an idea of the gymnasium classes that all Freshmen are compelled to attend. This same building is employed for lyceum purposes and its interior is very familiar to the townsfolk. Leaving this building and turning north- ward. we come upon old Van Vleck Hall. This is the men’s dormitory and is pro- ductive of gray matter as well as of much of the garden variety of racket. Van Vleck was perhaps the first stone building to appear on our campus, and occupies a permanent place in the recollections of the greater part of Hope’s alumni. The view of a room in Van Vleck, we admit, is un- der ideal conditions, for the touch of a woman’s hand is as unknown to Van Vleck Hall as a marble staircase. This truth may not be absolute but it holds at least for the modern age. We have been told that once upon a time a President of I lope College made his dwelling in this buildiing, and that somewhere, in the wide world without, is living a man who marks Van Vleck as his birthplace. The ensuing view of Van Vleck is from the north side, and faces the sunken gardens. The romantic effect of the balcony, however, is without purpose and to no end, as must necessarily be the case of a domicile for men only. Continuing down this walk, which, you will perceive, is beautifully shaded and gracefully winding, we arrive at the rear or class entrance of Van Uaalte Hall. This is the chief recitation building on the cam- pus. It contains all the laboratories and recitation rooms except those of the class- ical department. 'I here is very little ro- mance ah ut this building and no great oc- casion for levity. Within this hall lurk all the flunks and conditions that jump out 49 at the unwary or careless, and make the path of the curriculum from matriculation to graduation a very straight and narrow one. We are both sorry and glad that we cannot take you inside of this building. It would doubtless he of interest to some. 1 f you are really very desirous of seeing it, come and visit, and Prexy will be glad to show you all. including the very inter- esting museum on the third floor, By walking around this building, you gain a front view. This side of the building is toward the street and serves chiefly to help support the different floors and to keep the heat inside. It secs very little of college activity. W'c have now completed the circuit of the campus. The tennis courts, with the accompanying action that you behold, are situated on the southwest corner of the campus. Tennis is one of the big spring- time recreations for girls as well as boys, and the courts arc usually ample to satisfy the craving for motion that dwells in the hearts of the sons and daughters of Hope. This ends our little jaunt. We have now come to the spot from which we started. The two young men whom you see standing on the chapel steps are the Hope Textbook Corporation. We should like to say some nice things about them, but we do not like to mar the veracity of the story we have just told you. Suflice it to say, that they arc necessary adjuncts of the institution, and afford a convenient medium of winding up this little expe- dition. If you ever have occasion to come to Hope College, kind reader, we shall be glad to show you many more things that cannot be shown at this time. There are several mediums of entertainment which we know you would enjoy,—and we might add that not the least of these is the Fac- ulty ! 50 Western Tiiioloc.kal Seminary Dorm itory Semilink Hall Heakdslee Library Residence of Professor John II. Kleinhbksel, Vice-President of Hope 51 Songs and Yells THE ORANGE AND BLUE Proudly vc wave Hope’s banner, Orange and Blue; To her fair shining symbols We’ll e’er be true : Orange for royalty, Blue for true loyalty— Fling our banner free And sing out anew: Ciiokus: Orange and Blue! To them we’ll e’er be true! We’ll keep them flying, Forever flying. Together cheer and shout: Yea! Hopeitcs (Shouted). Orange and Blue! Raise the song anew. We'll ever hail our glorious Orange and Blue! Like her we show the Orange,— Proud let us be! Children of Alma Mater, Royal are we! Blue is the trust of youth. Honor, and love, and truth: So let us wear them both. That all men may see— Of life's unfolding pathway Little we know; Yet, over all the journey Hope’s light shall glow. When sinks the closing day Over the fading way, Then we shall sec its ray Fair glory bestow. ALUMNI SONG OF ’87 BY OK. II. K. DOSKKR, ’76 Old Hope! Thy sons around thee standing, Now raise thy banner high above. To thee a song they sing. To thee their tribute bring, A tribute of praise and of love. Chorus : Shout a shout, sons of Hope, like a bugle blast! “Alma Mater sempiterna sit!’’ Sing in jolly college lays Of our golden college days And the merry, merry life of the past. Ye host of ancient classic worthies, Whom we loved or hated with a will, Your lore is half forgot. But your memory is not. For vour ghosts arc haunting us still. As boys we dreamed of days before us, Of a distant longed-for by and by ; But now, amid the strife Of a noisy carping life. We look at the past and we sigh. Many a one is silent at the roll-call— Never more they'll cheer us on the way; But our love for them will last With the memories of the past. Of our careless and bright college days. In the past we loved our Alma Mater, In the present do we love her still; And we make a solemn vow. As we sing this lyric now, That our boys our places shall till! COLLEGE YELLS Il-O-P-E, Zip rah bang! Lily ob Kalani and Li Hung Chang! Boom Za Ta Ra Kalialiope! Bow wow yum yum rah rah HOPE! Boom Chicka Boom! Boom Chicka Boom! Boom Chicka, Rieka, Chicka. Rieka Chicka Boom! Zis Boom Bah! Zis Boom Bah! Hopeitcs! Hopeitcs! Rah! Rah! Rah! CLASS YELLS 1916 Yea. Yea, Yea, Seniors! Chucka muck a high, chicka muck a high, Cho-chow, chec-cho chow chi; Wall who wax, Wah who wax. We're the ones '11 give ’em the ax. Yea, Yea, Yea. Sixteen! 1917 Boom a lacka, boom a lacka. bow wow wow Chicka lacka, chicka lacka. chow chow chow Booma lacka bing, chicka lacka clung! Juniors, Juniors, Just the thing! 1918 Chcmo chimo up tip flay! Battery bang whoop and away! Sophomores, Sophomores, Zip ta Zing, 1918, Just the thing! 1919 Rickety, Rickety, Rickety, Rax! Crax. Crax, Crax, Crax! Hoorah, Hoorah, ’19. ’19! Sis Boom Bah! Yea, Yea, Yea, Freshmen! Yea. '19! JUBILEE YELL II-O-P-E. H-O-P-E, 1 -8-6-6, 1-9-1-6. H-O-P-E. H-O-P-E, 1-8-6-6, 1-9-1-6, RAY!!! HOPE. 53 SO ROS IS Marie M. Welling Jeanneattc Mulder Anna O. Visschcr Ruth I!. Blekkink 1 hristinc C. Van Kaalte Adriana S. Kolyn Eida T. Van Putten Loui'c M. Bruv%e France Elizabeth Pieter. Della C. Hospcrs Nclla M. Pelgrim Harriet Baker Eva V. l.c I. 01 ti Ethylyn Vauncll Dykstra Nellie Sinallcgan Clara E. Yntetna Henrietta X. Neerken ranees M. Bosch Ethel J. . -.eenhouts Ester R. Mulder Muriel L. Fortuine Bertha liospers Marie C. Haherman Rhea E. Oilman Gertrude C. Keppcl Ada M. Oxncr Alice E. Raap Anna J. Aincele Mamie Kloote Edna M. Cook I'enna Van Vessem Marguerite A. Meyer Irene I). Van Xanten Eois M. De Kruit (leitrude M. Stcketee Marion E. Van Dre er Elizabeth Van Burk Sophia J. Van Ves cin Officers Adrian S. Koi.yn.......................................President Frances M. Hoscii.................................Vice-President Elda T. Van Putten.....................................Secretary Della C. Rospers.......................................Treasurer Elizabeth Van Burk.......................Keeper of Archives The Sorosis Society was organized in the spring of 1905. At the present time the society has a membership of 38 girls, all of whom are students in the College department of Hope College. These girls meet every Friday evening in their pleasant hall in Voorhees Dormitory, and enjoy programs consisting of musical and literary numbers, followed by a short social hour. The pro- grams are planned to further the aim of the society,—the literary and social development of its members. These Friday evening meetings arc very pleasant; the instructive programs, the kindly, helpful criticism, and the friendly inter- course make a band of girls who are ever loyal to the high ideals of “The V. '16. W hite and Gold.” DELPHI Helena Fonken Gertrude Schuurman Callie De Motts Gcorgiana Kortering Florence Voorhorst Lucy Vander Ploeg Bernice L. Jones Nellie I)c Graff Ruth M. Veldhuis Cynthia Pennings Cornelia Vandei Meet Alice It. Hopkins Lillian C. Van Dyke Francis M. Dyke Marie L. Meyer Amelia S. Menning Sarah A. Winter 1-Ntelle II. Schipper llerinina M. Ilnman Olive M. liert-ch Agnes Kramer Katherine M. Poppen Marion K. Struik Clara M. Coburn Catharine I. Hckhuis Sarah Helene Trontpcn Henrietta M. Van Zee Retta K. l’as Florence C. Walvoord Cornelia Lecnhouts I Officers Catharine G. Hkkuuis.........................President Bernice S. Jones................................Vice-President Florence Vookiiorst..........................Secretary Marion E. Struik.............................Treasurer Ruth M. Yrldiiuis...........................Keeper of Archives The Delphi Literary Society was organized in the fall of the year 1910, its lirst meeting being held on the evening of October the eighth. Twelve girls were present, and became charter members of the society. Upon the foun- dations set by these twelve, a flourishing society has been built, which, in spite of temporary disappointment, has rung true to the ideal set for them, a united sisterhood for the mutual uplift and support of its members. M. ’17. 57 £ Kan-ten I . Prins Staplekamp K. Hocven Scholten Pel grim Klcinhckscl Gilman Klfcrdink Vandcr Brock Ollmair Dosker T. Prins Stap P. Stegeman McLean Mo ore Meyer W. Stegeman Van Westenberg Baker Gebhard Luidens Kiting P. Cooper Moerdyke Winter electing Steinenger II. Hocven Dalman Reese Johnson llospcrs Hope’s semi centennial finds the Fraternal Society in the eightv-third year of its existence, it having been organized at Union College in 1834. W hen the society, due to circumstances beyond its control, was temporarily disbanded. President Philip Phelps, who graduated from Union in 1844, conceived the idea of perpetuating it in the West, and, accordingly, obtained permission to transfer the archives to Hope. This was done in the year 1863, and since that time the Hope organization has steadily developed in all of its various activ- ities. It has as its central objective the all-around development of every member, and the incumbent Praters trust that it may ever remain true to the constantly emphasized ideal—“friendship, love, and truth. The present officers of the society are: George Stein exger . Lawrence W. Johnson Zen as Z. Luihexs E. Paul McLean . . Walter A. Scholten President . Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Keeper of Archives S. ’18. The Fraternal Society Peter Ci. baker Arthur C. Cloctingli Peter Cooper Lawrence H. Dalman Cornelius Dosker Jay M. Dosker Theodore II. Klfcrdink Jacob Kiting Jr. John G. Gebhard Harold R. Gilman Kdward B. Hoeven Henry Hoeven G. Henry (). Hospers Lawrence W. Johnson Jack II. Karsten Louis J. Kleinheksel enas . Luidens K. Paul McLean Harris Meyer William Moerdyk. P. G. John S. Moore Gordon A. Oltman Peter X. I b ins George A. Pelgrim Tennis W. Prins Max J. Reese Walter A. Scholten John Stap Carl (). Staplekamp Paul Stegcman Wilson Stegcman George Stcincngcr John Van Den Brock Willard Van Hazel A. Van Westcnburg Arthur W. Winter 59 s George F. Veenker Edward II. Hosier Clarence R. Heemstra Harvey J. Ramakcr John R. Mulder Frank W. Douma Willis J. Poll' James A. Stegeman Cornelius R. Wierenga John A. Klaarcn Eldred C. Kui enga William II. Ten llaken Herman Maasen Fred II. I)e Jong Edward I’. Cathcart Kilcrl Dirks Charles Dc Vries Gerrit Tim.Tier F'red J. Eden Irwin J. Lubbers John E. Xicnhuis Robert F. Wander Aarde Joseph I’otgetcr Orren D. Chapman William Van Roekcl Gerrit Van Zyl Cornelius Lepeltak Bernard I). Hakkcn G. Marvin Brower William M. Van Puttcn Henry A. Lockhorst John Henry Meengs Walter W. Gumscr Ralph G. Korteling Harold E. Veldman Will A. Ro cbooin Herman Koster 1890 Cosmos 1916 These dates are indicative of the period of the existence of the Cosmopolitan Society. Commencing with only a few members, the organization has con- tinued to grow and prosper, until today the society alumni are found in every nation and every clime, and not only the spirit, but also the name itself has been realized they have become citizens of the world. And that world-view characterizes the society’s activities. Their aim is to broaden and deepen their intellectual abilities. They endeavor to come into contact with every sphere of human activity. Every week they meet to ac- quaint themselves with the political and social conditions of the world; to be informed concerning the stupendous achievements of modern science; to enjoy the exquisite harmony of the productions of the master-musicians; to be in- spired to higher ideals by the great lives of the past; by exercising friendship and by seeking truth, to attain mental, moral, and spiritual progress. Officers Herman Maasen ............... W'm. Van Rokkei.............. Edward H. Koster............. Wm. II. Ten Hakex .... President . Vice-President Secretary Treasurer 61 William F. Reus Judson H. Osterhof Theodore F. Zwemer James K. Hoffman Frederick J. Mulder Edward I . Slootcr Bert L. Kloostcr Tiedc Hibina Millard Vander Mecr John 1). Stckctcc Marcus C. Muilenburg J. Paul Visscher Rudolph Haberman James Muitenburg Jay M. I'lipsc Lambert J. Gcerlings Arthur II. Voerman Bruno H. Miller M. Eugene Flipse Albert Bakkcr Simon I). Den Uyl Bernic Mulder Fred Vo John P. Muyskcns Henry Beltman Frank De Roos Dowie (I. De Boer Glen A. Belknap John Ter Borg Arthur G. Mulder Henry Van Dyke Gcratd Raap Clayton W. Ba uin John Vander Wcrf Otto E. Huntley John C. Post Bert Van Ark The Knickerbocker Society of Hope College is one of the four men’s so- cieties in the college department. It was founded in the fall of 1909 by a num- ber of men who were then Freshmen. Its founding was due to the increasing number of students at the college, and the inability of the two societies existing at that time, to take care of them because of the necessity of limiting mem- bership. In a very short time it took its place on an equal basis with the other so- cieties, and has maintained it ever since. The purpose of the founders of the society was to afford social, intellectual, and moral benefits to its members. Judging from the many things the society has accomplished, its purpose has been entirely fulfilled. Bruno II. Mii.i.er Fred J. Mulder . Down: G. I)e Boer Bernie Mulder . James K. Hoffman John D. Steketke Officers I ’resident Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Keeper of Archives . Marshal B. '16. 63 For several years past there has been felt upon the campus the need of an- other literary society, because of the fact that the societies already existing could not accommodate the fast growing number of male students that come to Hope each year. In consequence, many college men were without a society home. Because of this fact, several Freshmen and Sophomores, in the fall of 1915, decided to form a new society, the purpose of which was the uplift of its mem- bers along literary and social lines. Such was the beginning and purpose of the I’hiladelphos Society. It con- sists of a band of thirteen men, who are determined that the I’hiladelphos So- ciety has come to stay and that, erelong, their society shall rank high among college organizations and take a prominent place in all campus activities. C. '18. Bernard D. liictbrink Gcrrit A. Lyzcnga (ViccPrcu.) William II. Meyer John Hcneveld I’cter J. Kopprnaal Kuos K. Ilecrcn Benjamin Laman (Sec.) Wilson E. Dickema William P. Koppcnaal Johann A. Schmidt Henry J. Wittcvcen (Pres.) Aarbc J. Dunncwold (K. of A.) Walter O. Chapin 04 On the 30th of January. 1886, under leadership of Prof. C. Doesburg, the I'llilas Club came into being. The l'irst officers of the society were the following: Prof. C. Doesburg, President: lv Karsten. Vice-President: S. M. Zwemcr, Secretary. A. Pieters. Treasurer. The object of the new society was the stimulation and perpetuation in its members, of interest in the Dutch language and literature, and this ideal the I'llilas Club has never lost sight of. Throughout all these thirty years of its existence, the club has held its regular weekly meetings, and has kept alive a sincere love for the best in language, lit- erature. and art that the people of brave little Holland’' have produced. To crown tin- activities of the year, an annual public program is given, and the large crowds that flock to the gymnasium on I'llilas Night give testimony to the fact that the work of this I'llilas Club is greatly appreciated by our Dutch people. Much of the present success of the society must be credited to the unfailing interest of Professor Raap, Professor of the Dutch Language and Literature. M. T6. Back Row: Albert Bakker, Gerrit Timincr, Willis .1. Potts, Frank V. Douma, James A. Stcgeman (Secretary), lames J. BurgralT. John A. Klaaren. Middle Row: Cornelius I.epcltak. Benjamin Liman, Gerrit A. I.vzenga. John Kuitc (YiccPreT dent), Herman Maascn (President), John Ter Borg. Prof. Albert Raap. Front Roto: Joe Wander Xoordt, Kdward Dicpenhorst. Frank I)c Roos, Bernic Mulder, Tiedc Hibma, Gerrit Van Zyl, Henry Beltman. 65 Dicsen picture ist von lie Deutsche Gcscllschaft. I£s ist cin society ausgcmacht von studenten, dominoes und der Herr Professor Doctor Klias. Sie lemon here German zii speachen on Montag abening; sie konunen zugether yet uni zu speachon cinlich Deutsch. Sie speachen nicht very gut. weil sie das Deutsch nicht very gut gclcrnt haben werden scin im Classe. Sie schippen das Classe odor sio wissen das lesson nicht very gut wonn sie anyway konunen. Das ist nicht gut. ganz nicht. noin. Alter sie tun cs anyway doch. Sic werden traurig werden wonn die Dent sellers konunen pretty soon yet die Vcrcinigcn Staaton inzuncluncn und sio alien German willcn inachen speachen. Alter sie sagen das wonn die Germans konunen. werden sic oin Messer nehmen. und das Don Herr Professor Doctor Klias an the Hals holden und wonn they nicht soon back gehen, werden sie Herr Professor don Kopf abschnissen. Dann werden die Germans snell wieder back to Ger- many gehen, 1 dink so. ICs ist doch oin good Gcscllschaft und sie haben auch guton scitcn. Then csson sie I.imberger cheese und sauerkraut, alter koin Pock. Ja wold, os ist oin gutes society. Hack Row: Joseph Potgctcr, Sarah A. Winter, Henry V. E. Stegcnian, Sarah Helene Trompen, William R. Everts (President). Middle Row: Enos K. flcercn (Secretary). Catharine G. Hckhuis, Helene Fonkcn, Johann A. Schmidt, Amelia S. Menning, Henrietta M. Van Zee. Front Row: George llonte. I.eppo Potgetcr, Eilert ItirkN (Vicc Presidcnt), Prof. Elias, Hggo Koop, William 11. Meyer, Albert Waalkcs. 66 During the year 1910 a body of Hope’s science men realized the value of an organization whose purpose should be scientific investigation, and so in that year the Hope College Science Club had its origin. The club has ten active members. The heads of the various scientific de- partments are honorary members. With this limited membership the work can be definitely assigned and carried out; consequently very fine papers, parallel- ing class work, are produced on topics of chemical, physical and biological interest. Though the prime object of the club is scientific research, their social events are on a par with those of other societies on the campus. K. '18. Officers Lawrence W. Johnson......................................President J. Paul Vissciier...................................Vice-President Coward P. Catii cart......................Secretary and Treasurer Jay M. ITpse John H. Karsten Paul Stegman Edward P. Cathcartt lolm E. Nicnhuis Clayton W. ISazuin J. Paul Vi chcr Lawrence . Johnson (icranl Kaap Orrcn J). Chapman 67 Y. M. C. A. Cabinet Theodore F. Zwenter Herman Maasen John G. Gebhard Cornelius K. Wicrenga Fred II. Dc Jong Irwin J. Lubbers Walter A. Scholtcn John S. Moore William H. Ten Haken Frank Dc Roos George Stcinenger (Pres.) Anthony Van Westenburg What Rembrandt is to the young artist, Handel to the musician, Tennyson to the poet—that the Y. M. C. A. is to the Hope man. It is his Mecca of in- spiration. Every Tuesday night during the college year, one hour is set aside for inventory, rejuvenation of faith, and prayer. Experiences are exchanged, confessions made, resolves renewed,—in brief, we get a clearer vision of the Christ. Our complex student life offers many attractive side lines that would prove disastrous to the fellows, were it not for the counter influences of the Y. M. C. A. We like to attend these weekly sessions, because we are thrilled by that spiritual shock which keeps us alive from week to week. S. '16. 69 The Y. W. G. A Henrietta X. Necrkcn Marie Ilabcrman Nellie Smallegan Cornelia Leenhonts Amelia S. Menning Gertrude M. Steketee Emma C. Hoekjc Sarah Helene Frompen (Pres.) Henrietta M. Van Zee Muriel I- I’ortuine Ev.t V. I.eenhouts There is no doubt that the local V. YV. C. A. is one of the livest institu- tions on the campus. The Association has a membership of more than one hundred enthusiastic girls, who meet every Thursday afternoon for a quiet hour of devotion. The celebration of the National Jubilee, which was under- taken by the Association this year, showed how the Y. Y. C. A. has flourished since its organization and what a vital part it plays in the life of every girl that comes to college with aims and purposes that are really worth while. V. '17. 71 Hoffman Doskcr Post Bcrtsch Van V ess cm Rccsc Potts Brower The Anchor More COUiCi. lUw M 10. 1916 Hope Wins Two National Contests Stein Takes First in Final Inter-State Harry Hoffs Wins $500.00 Prize Victories Culminate in Triumph Day Celebration Tw i.lr.Uak««Mtl4|l f IMm ,VM o.1 i )f r i| K«t« •( • ‘,l(««ta ' l M-rniit •« I • ; Mk • • M t.f «1.0 •% (ftliM Mlliw. TK Udt fir ll. KIWI «i • xrt k sot I' .Is M tWtf slsn fo ro.'loH. (soy to.f« « sol IW (V,i os T w lorwo fo. 04 M., Is. M« till N .s aosst w o «o T.ik IV oh M • .si M U IU %f r.rf •• 4 t« MS M ... .Wf. u: k - ii, ■r Mi.iirNii.i..iui6 Mi f k k. •Milk. ......... ... .«VI kr..| jm . .k«k jh ... mi; £itrrari| Department Emerson, tht Essayist fw f •! Mon tw ( oJ In an tlsutliMil %y i ts| .ito4«i,ti I—I—ii—. ss so poMUil t—— Tw aik—i «4 h ■ ; svk - Of-l tw IM 4 IW dslisi th.sk • . tut tS s so l ss.—4«% UVis. 1.1 S.I «o o oo AtMtWll U InI, It so s ojo Ni sWS IW SK—10 Sol ulluM sot Ok.k SM. •• Uo o.wtioott ty. f « firtla r ssl - IS. r-.t •4 I.U.1. oUl Sol sssoJ tV Amiwoi sol rios.k lOkoioliosi. A'ISO Hiss «ol.slil.oa os tw. ««slant ol luw m «l a.«o. r H foul nsa sol sot .,Lain Us ilnM. M . .. 1 SM IS M.S nsl !-• •«« • hot si I Utll s .l|| • Stks s Ijn r .t horiioo o4 tha -+tu ask .1 asm «• r«.osasl S' •••So oars. «I «la « 1... Ka o«.s—f«a aoa o.tsl, M||M.io As CW • T r« «s •«! —oal rf. (Si; In a is l.t . • lUra 4 • afJ 1'? sol ■lih . m IS. •1 —(T of 1 «- . ss« •latsnlhsstUlatMr •«•Ms rk'ist Na •• The Anchor is the official organ of the students of Hope College. 'The management of the paper is controlled by the Anchor Association, of which every student subscriber is a member, and more directly by the board of editors and managers, elected by the association for a term of one year. A few facts about the history of the Anchor may be of interest. Its first issue in June, 1887, contained twelve pages of literature, editorials, campus notes, and information about our alumni and sister colleges. In September, 1891, the department of “College Joltings,” was added. In his remarks on the newly established department the editor says. “A good joke on a student printed in the paper serves to keep him under proper restraint.” In 1894, K. 1). Dim- nent, ’96, issued a Commencement number of twenty four pages. This example future editors followed. In March. 1898, appeared the first record of an ora- torical contest which has since then become a large factor in our college life. Until 1914, the Anchor was issued once a month. At that time a change was made, and ever since it has been issued weekly. That the change was bene- ficial is not to he doubted when one considers the increased interest taken in the paper by both students and alumni. In the past the Anchor has played a very important part in the history of Hope College. Its improvements, though slow, have always been steady. Faith- ful work and loyal support are hound to make our paper of ever-increasing importance and interest. W. '17. Board of Editors G. Marvin Brower. ‘17.................................Editor-in-Chiei Walter A. Schoi.ten, T8.....................................Associate Editor Sophia Van Vessem, ’17................................Literary Editor Pai l Vissctier. '17. Roth Bi.kkki.nk, '17.............Alumni Editors Willis J. Potts, '18. Eva W. Li i n nor i s, T7........Campus Editors Jack Karsten, ’18............................................Athletic Editor I). G. De Boer. T7....................................Exchange Editor Jay M. Doskf.r, '17. Olive Berts ii, T9...........Rapid Fire Editors Business Department Max J. Reese, ‘17................................... Business Manager Ferdinand Voss. T8............................ sst. Business Manager J. E. Hoffman, T7................................Subscription Manager John C. Post, T9........................... sst. Subscription Manager 74 74 3 Oratory Hope College believes in training her students in public speaking. The ability to address an audience with clearness, impressiveness, and force, is rec- ognized as an essential in a career of all-round usefulness. Consequently, there is compulsory class work one hour a week for every student in the college. GEORGE STEINKN'GKK l-'irst place Men's Contest, M. O. L., 1916. f irst place Interstate Contest. 1916. first place National Contest, 1916. For those whose inclinations turn that way, there are private lessons and vari- ous prizes and contests. Through all these means strong speakers are devel- oped and an enthusiasm for oratory is kindled. It is on this broad training given to the many that Hope's oratorical merit and glory rest, rather than on the spectacular achievements of the few in the 76 field of intercollegiate contest. Vet the two are interdependent, and Hope's record in the latter is only a criterion of her effectiveness in the former. That record is one of which Hopeites may well he proud. Our college is a charter member of the Michigan Oratorical League, which Prof. Nykerk helped to organize in 1897. In 1903, Michigan entered the Interstate Associa- tion; that year Abraham J. Muste took first for Hope in the State contest, and second in the Interstate event. In 1912 we entered the Ladies contest of the ADRIAN A S. KOI.VN’ Second place Ladies’ Contest. M. O. L. 1916. M. O. L., Miss Irene Staplekamp taking first. Beginning with that year, Hope’s record has been particularly gratifying. Both last year and this the Men’s con- test was captured by our representatives, Cornelius ierenga and George Steincnger respectively. The latter won a rank in the Divisional contest, earn- ing the right to uphold Hope's banner in the final Interstate contest, at which he again achieved first honors. The significance of this is better appreciated when we realize that in this final contest, the best oratorical talent in 100 col- leges and 12 universities was represented. 77 and Fred M. De Jong and Theodore I '. Zwemer each took second in the 1 ’eacc and Prohibition contests, respectively. The greatest thing about Hope’s good record in oratory is that it has constantly been growing better. This progress is partly due to the untiring efforts of Prof. Xykerk, whom we believe to be one of the best coaches in the Middle West, and partly to the intense earnestness and keen interest in oratory on the part of the student body. We trust that this enthusiasm will continue to flourish and result in still more glorious laurels for Hope. Z. ’16. We have also entered other con- tests. In 1913, we first sent a con- testant to the Prohibition meet in the person of Henry Jacobs; he took first in both the State and Interstate, and second in the National. Last year, Irwin J. Lubbers again took first in the State, and second in the Inter- state. In the State Prohibition con- tests no Hope man has, so far, fallen below second place. Last year Hope also entered the Peace contest and made in it a very good showing. 'flic results of the contests this semi-centennial year have been very gratifying. Resides Mr. Steinenger’s successes, Miss Adriana S. Kolyn took second in the Ladies’ contest. FRED H. DE JONG Second place State Peace Contest. 1916. THEODORE F. ZWEMER Second place State Prohibition Contest. 1916. 78 79 Debating The department of debate in Hope's forensics, though not perhaps ac- corded as much recognition, is fully as important and deserving as the de- partment of oratory. Hope College is a member of both the Alma-Olivct-Hope triangle established in 1907 and the Kalamazoo-Hillsdalc-Hopc triangle estab- lished in 1911. The ability to support both triangles has not been completely demonstrated as yet. However, the literary organizations on the campus af- ford a splendid medium for the development of debaters, and Hope has been victor in the majority of these forensic contests since the organization of State colleges into debating leagues. The several debating teams composed of three men each appear on the opposite page. The officers of Hope’s debating association: Theodore H. Elferdink Herman Maasen M. Eugene Flipse . President Secretary Treasurer The Debaters Theodore If. Elferdink, Jay M. Dosker, M. Eugene Flipse, Theodore F. Zwemer, Herman Maasen, Cornelius R. Wierenga. George F. Veenker, Paul Stegeman, Pernie Mulder. Fred II. l)c Jong, Irwin J. Lubbers, Henry Lehman. SO 82 department of Jilustc Hope’s music department is an important feature of the curriculum. Very competent instructors in each of the departments of piano and harmony, of Violin and of Voice attract large numbers of students from neighboring towns as well as from the city and college itself. The city of Holland is especially PKOK. JOHN Ji. KYKERK Secretary of the College School of Music. noted for its wealth of excellent musical talent, a fact which is due largely to the training received in the Hope College School of Music. The department was organized twelve years ago by Prof. John li. Xykerk, who is at present its secretary and manager. S3 OSCAR CRESS Department of Piano ami Harmony CLARA COLEMAN Department of Violin STANLEY DEACON Department of Voice 86 MEN'S GLEE CLUB COLLEGE BAND Knickerbocker Quartette M. Jav Flipnc Kugenc M. I'lipjc Dowic (I. Dc l?ocr lerard Raap 8« Dramatics Dramatics at Hope College is limited to the Senior Class play, which is presented each year in early spring. The class of 1916 presented Booth Tark- ington’s “The Man From Home.” The first performance on March 13th, was so entirely successful that the class decided to repeat it, and two weeks later the play was again given. Hope College surely felt most highly honored by the visit of such nobility as The Grand Duke Vasili, The Hon. Almeric St. Aubyn, 'Phe Earl of Hawcastlc, Comtesse de Champigny, and Lady Creech; but we were very proud of our own Americans, “The Man From Home,” and his ward. Ethel (danger Simpson, and her brother. The entire cast was a credit to the class', and each character was particularly well suited for his part. Dramatis Personae Daniel Vorhees l’ike (The Man From Home) The Grand Duke Vasili Vasilivitch . . . . The Earl of Hawcastlc...................... The Hon. Almeric St. Aubyn................. Ivanhoff .................................. Horace Granger Simpson..................... Ribicrc ................................... Mariano.................................... Michele ................................... Ethel Granger Simpson...................... Comtesse le Champigny..................... Lady Creech........................... . Harris M. Meyer . John G. Gcbhard Henry Beltman . George A. Pclgrim . Arthur C. Cloetingh . M. Eugene Flipsc Theodore 11. Elfcrdink Lawrence V. Johnson G. Henry O. Hospcrs Trances M. Bosch . . Sara A. Winter . . Janette Mulder V. T6. 89 90 91 Junior Football Team Football, the great college game, is frowned upon by the authorities and, consequently, this great pastime is not indulged in to any very large extent by the students of Hope College. Inter-class games, however, arouse an abundance of enthusiasm and by keeping interest in the sport alive among the studentry, it is hoped constituency and authority may sometime become reconciled to the pigskin and gridiron contests. In the inter-class league of the past year, the Junior class team carried off the first honors, although closely pressed by the Freshmen. 1 lope College pos- sesses a wealth of football material, and it is a great pity that it must go to waste. We trust, however, that this condition will not remain forever and that some day Hope will be able to contend with the other colleges of the State for honors in football. Van Dyke Stcgeman Van Put ten (Capt.) Luidcns Brower Mulder Van Der Mccr Ten Ilakcn Potgctcr Wicrenga Dosker Reese Dalnian 92 FOOTBALL HOW LONG? 93 Vos Van Puttcn Van Tongeren Dalman Pclgrim (Mgr.) Vccnkcr P. Prins T. Prins (Capt.) Gcbhard Basketball conrnues to be till leading sport in Hope College. The best equipped gym- nasium in the State is located on our own campus, and because of its splendid facilities, and the opportunities offered to learn the game, Hope ranks among ti e highest in the country in this line of sport. Each year sees a better team, and our reputation is such that not only the leading teams of the State, but those from surrounding States are eager to battle with us for supremacy. Year after year Mope College has laid claim to the championship title of the State of Michigan. I he season of 1915-1916 was most successful, and although the State title went to another, we arc proud of our team and its splendid record. A total of 46$ points was run up. to 365 by opposing teams. Mope won ten out of seventeen games, the schedule being the hardest ever offered to a college team. Several games were lost by margins of 2, 4. and 6 points. Van Putten, right forward, was the chief point-getter for Hope, caging 70 field baskets and 32 baskets from the foul line, for a total of 172 counts. Veenker. Hope’s bright star right guard, follows with 45 field goals and 32 baskets from the foul line, for a total of 113 counts. P. Prins follows with a total of 56 points. Van Tongeren with 40, T. Prins with 35, Dalman with 30. W. Stvgeman with eight and Gebhard with 4. One accident marred the season. Fred Vos. noted for his stellar defensive playing, suffered a broken ankle in the game at Mt. Pleasant on February lltli. Only two members of this year's team graduate, and the outlook for the coming season is exceptionally promising. The schedule and results: AT HOME Dec. 10 Hope 61—(i. R. Wolverines 12 Dec. 17 Hope 24—Mt. Pleasant Normals 20 Jan. 17 Hope 31—Muskegon Normals 16 Jan. 7 Hope 31—Muskegon Normals 16 Jan. 19 Hope 14—Illinois A. C. 35 Jan. 26 Hope 21 Kalamazoo College 24 Feb. 4 Hope 19—M. A. C. 21 Feb. 23 Hope 18-G. R. Y. M. C. A. 15 Mar. 10 Hope 55—Timken Roller Club, Detroit 8 ABROAD Dec. 28 Hope 26—Traverse City 30 Dec. 29 Hope 32—Ludington 17 Jan. 1 Hope 12—G. R. Y. M. C. A. 11 Jan. 14 Hope 20—M. A. C. 14 Feb. 10 Hope 36—Alma College 29 Feb. 11 Hope 21—Mt. Pleasant 27 Feb. 15 Hope 27—Kalamazoo Normals 24 Mar. 2 Hope 19—Kalamazoo College 35 Mar. 4 Hope 21—Hillsdale College 27 D. ’17. 95 Pclgrim (Manager) V. Koppenaal Dc Boer Belknap Huntley Stegeman (Captain) Bellman Johnson I c Boos Yonkman Miller Vos Track work, up to this time one of the minor branches of athletics in our college, is rapidly coming into its own and, with the advent of a coach, will next season take its due place as a major sport. That we have the material in Hope College for a splendid track team, no one who has been watching the steady advance in this line from year to year can doubt. It only needs the assistance of an efficient coach to bring out its dormant possibilities, and then we shall have a track team that will uphold the honor of the Orange and Blue against all opponents. This season a three-man team sent to the first Intercollegiate meet held at M. A. C , April 27, took 6 points, J. Kiting and Captain Stcgcman taking 2nd places in the 100-yd. and 880-yd. dashes, respectively. In the Grand Rapids Herald’s Modified Marathon (the first ever staged in Michigan), the two broth- ers YY. and I’. Koppensaal took 4th and 7th places, respectively, against a field of 15 entries. The annual Grand Rapids Y. M. C. A.-Hope 30-milc relay oc- curs in May. This will be the 8th annual race, Hope having won 4 times, and Grand Rapids Y. having 3 victories to its credit. This year a dual meet with Mount Rleasant Normal has been scheduled. Late in May. the annual cross- country run between Hope, Muskegon, and Grand Rapids Y., for the Holland Perpetual Trophy takes place. This year, too, a team will represent Hope in the Michigan Invitation Field Meet. The last event of the year is the Inter-class Field Meet for the P. S. Boter trophy, staged on the college athletic field. Rivalry to win this trophy always runs high, and the contest, this year, promises to be a strenuous one. S. '17. Winners of the class trophy in past years were: class of 1910 ........................... 13 1911 ...........................’14 1912 ...........................’15 1913 ...........................’14 1914 ...........................’17 1915 ...........................’17 1916 ...........................’17 97 Baseball enthusiasm is often lacking in colleges, because football is the great major sport, but the Hopeites have had no opportunity to show enthusiasm for football, and hence always have a great deal of “pep” left to support the national game. As soon as the puddles on the athletic field were dried up, about twenty-five baseball aspirants answered Captain Van Putten’s summons for recruits. After that day, whenever the fates were propitious and allowed the sun to shine, the boys were busy working for their favorite positions and a fast team was soon rounded into shape. Six of last year’s men were again in the line-up, while the addition of four Freshmen seemed to be a very valuable asset and very prom- ising for exceptionally strong teams in the future. J. '16. Record of 1916 Kalamazoo Xormal 4................................Hope 3 Ferris Institute 6................................Hope 11 Holland High School 4.............................Hope 7 Mount Pleasant Normal 1...........................Hope 3 Zeeland Independents 0............................Hope 2 Holland Y. M. C. A. 1.............................Hope 6 Ferris Institute 9................................Hope 8 (10 innings) 99 During the last two years the students have shown an interest in tennis ri- valing that of baseball and basketball. This is due in part to the fact that foot- ball is discouraged—intercollegiate football even forbidden—but more directly to the increased number of courts. Not only does this branch of athletics find its support in the men of the school, but co-eds too are among the liveliest en- thusiasts. Until the year 1914 tennis was considered a minor sport and of little im- portance, there being but one court for the entire student body. In that year occurred the Renaissance of tennis at Hope College. Through the gracious do- nation of one of our loyal alumni, Mr. C. Dosker of Grand Rapids, Mich., the college campus now boasts of three splendid, well-taped, first-class tennis courts. Interest is further aroused by annual tournaments in which any student is al- lowed to compete. Gold and silver medals arc awarded to the winners. D. ’17. 100 The Athletic Board Officers Irwin J. Lubbers Assistant Baskctl a 11 M a nager George F. Veen her . Football Manager Anthony Van Westenburg .... Secretary Fred H. De Jong . Director George A. Pelgrim Basketball Manager Bruno H. Miller Tennis Manager Lawrence G. Dalman . Track Manager Lawrence W. Johnson Baseball Manager M. Eugene Flipse Treasurer The Athletic Board is the official body of the Hope College Athletic Asso- ciation. It is composed of a director and the managers of the various depart- ments of athletic endeavor, and a secretary and treasurer. This body governs all sporting activities and conducts the various inter-class contests. The Ath- letic Board is in turn subject to the Board of Control of Athletics, composed of two Faculty men, one local alumnus, and two Senior students. 101 102 103 1CJ Preparatory Roll Tunis Baker Marie Bolks Angeline Broekstra Bert Brower Frances Brower Christine Cappon Anna De Goede Anthony Engelsman Xorah Feycn Julius Gebhard Raymond Bcgg Martha Bos W illiam Brink Bertha Brower Gerrit Damhoff Xettie De Groot Marvin Hoffman Anna Holkebocr Francis Ihrman Rensie Joldersma Johanna Keizer Manilla Andrews Harold Arink Stanley Bolks Jack Boon Richard Bultman W infield Burggraaff Theodore Eefting Ivan Flipse Marvin Fokkert Jeanette I IofFman Helen Iloffmeyer Gertrude Altluiis Henrietta Althuis Marinus Arnoys W illard Bloemendal Mary Boer Arthur Broekstra Gladys Bultman Theodore Cook Helene De Coed W illiam De Ruitcr Julius Deters Adelaide De Vries Thomas De Vries A CLASS Lawrence Hamburg Julia Hockje Lillian Hoffman W’m. Jansma Harold Karsten Julia Kleinheksel I'mil Roster Alice Xyboer Hattie Xyland Paul Oltman li CLASS Alexander Kloostcr Laura Lenimen Gladys Maatman Gerald Mokma Henry Pas Janet Pieters Theodora Poppen Den a Rinck Gustave Rinck Harry Schipper Ernest Vanden Bosch C. CLASS Raymond Hopkins Mary Illg Gertrude Kleinheksel Harvey Kleinheksel Frances Kooiker Anthony Meengs Gertrude Mulder Rendert Muller Elsa Petterson Alyda Prins Clarissa Riddering D. CLASS Clarence Dykhuis Iiomer Feyen Irene Haan Hiliennus lloekseina Stanley Huyser Gerald Immink Alfred Joldersma Ester Loops Xellie Koppenal Xcllie Lam Clarence Laman Henry Luidens Gordon Xykerk Abraham Rhynbrandt Jennie Spaman Harold Sy Wassink lurry Van Ark Albert Xan Xedereyncn Ray Van Zoeren George Warnshuis Chester West veer John W’icrda Edward Walters Walter Wander Ilaar I )onald Vanderwerp Morris Van Kolken Helene Van Raalte Sara Veldman Benjamin Veltman Henry Warnhuis Deane Weersing George Zust Winifred Xwcmer John Vance Rooks Jacob Schepel Stanley Schipper Harry Schipper Arthur Ter Kurst Henry Tysse Elizabeth Wander Veere John Woldring Theodore Yntema John Ruissard Cornelius Standard Judson Staplekamp Garrett Stcrenberg Maynard Temple Herman 'Terborg Cornelius Van Beck Maurice Wander Haar Jennie Van Dyk Peter Van Dyk Kathryn Weersing Arthur Workman Amanda Xwemcr 105 8 Dent Rinck Anna DcCocdc Marie Bolk Helene Van Rathe Dena Weersing Kathryn Wcersing Winifred Zwemer Mary Boer Theodora Poppen Alyda Print Bertha Sloot Angelinc Broek tra Sarah Vcldman Christine Cappon Bertha Brower Gertrude Pieters Jennie Van Dyke Alice Xybocr Laura Lcmnten Elizabeth Van Dei Vccre Amanda Zwemer Adelaide De Vries Nora Fcycn Jennie Spaman Jannette Kooiker Anna Holkcboer Hattie Nyland Clarissa Riddering Mary IIIk Esther Hoops Elsa Patterson Julia Iloekje Martha It os Johanna Kei cr Julia Klrinhcksel Gertrude Kleinheksel Gertrude Mulder Gladys Maatman 108 The Meliphone Before Hope College came into being, and when Holland Academy was still in its infancy, a society was organized that was destined to wield an influence in the lives of its members to a greater degree than its founders ever dreamed of. This was the Meliphone Society. W ith Rev. John Van Vleck as their first president, a small body of students laid the foundation, and from that time the Meliphone has continued to grow and prosper. It has not only been of great literary value to its members, but it has also been the means by which many students, coming directly from farm and rural school, have lost all the shyness and awkwardness of the backwoods, and become well polished in man- ners and speech. Many of its alumni now hold promiment positions in the intellectual and business world, due to a great extent, to the training which they received in this society. The object of the Meliphone is the improvement of its members in compo- sition, declamation, oratory, and debate, and the development of a feeling of friendship and good-will among the students. One great aim of the society has been to maintain a spirit of unity and co-operation. Members come from all parts of the country, and a cosmopolitan spirit has ever manifested itself during the society’s fifty-nine years of existence, a spirit that remains to the present day. A great deal of time and effort is expended on the annual program given in June of each year. It is on this occasion that the benefits of the society are best displayed, and the appreciation shown by a critical public is sufficient proof that the Meliphonians’ efforts have yielded a rich harvest. Those who do the best work during the year are generally selected for places on the pro- gram, and in this way a great deal of friendly rivalry is aroused among the members. The Meliphonians have a hall of their own, the appearance of which is maintained with an abundance of pride. By donations from alumni and by its own endeavors, the furnishings of the hall have been greatly improved so that today it can boast of having a home that is on a par with those of the college societies. If the present increasing influence of the Meliphone Society may serve as a standard by which to judge its future, we may look forward to a greater Meliphone in years to come. Forty-nine years of unbroken progress offer a challenge to the noblest qualities in every Meliphonian, and the deepest conse- cration and loyalty will ever respond to meet it. B. Prep. '16. Tunis Baker Jack Boon Bert Brower Leroy Damhoff William De Ruiter Theodore Hefting Anthony Engelsman Julius Gebhard Lawrence Hamburg Francis Hu man William Jansma Alfred Joldersma Harvey Kleinheksel Harold Karsten Clarence Laman Henry Luidens Anthony Meengs Paul Oltmans Henry Pas John Ruissard Abraham Rhynbrandt Harry Schipper Stanley Schipper Judson Staplekamp Garrett Sterenberg I larold Sy Wassink Herman Ter Borg Henry Tyssc Jurry Van Ark Ernest Van Den Bosch Morris Van Kolken Albert Van Xcdcrynen Benjamin Veltman Chester West veer John W'ierda Edward Walters Theodore Yntema George Zust 109 no The Book of Words of THE PAGEANT OF HOPE Presented by The Student Body of Hope College on the occasion of the Semi-centennial Celebration. Sponsored by the Class of 1916 ON THE CAMPUS June 17 and 29, 2926 Arthur C. Cloetinfch - Adriana S. Kolyn - Harris M. Meyer Christine C. Van Raalte Edward B. Hoeven Master of the Pageant Author of the Book of Words - Composer and Director of the Music Mistress of the Robes Master of the Costumes John G. Gebhard - Director of Properties Gerard Raap ----- Mechanician Frank W. Douma - Stage Manager Anthony Van Westenburfc - - - Snpt. of Grounds Theodore W. Elferdink - Business Manager Georfce A. Pelfcrim - Publicity Agent 111 112 The Pageant of Hope Procession: Trumpeters, Spirit of Hope, Alumni in classes, Preparatory classes. College classes. Faculty, Council. PROLOGUE—Spirit of Progress Tis wondrous good when, on the upward way. We count the miles we've covered, one by one, And know a little nearer we have come To where the goal is set. Thus Hope today, Her golden milestone passed, with pleasure may Look back upon the goodly journey run And witness what the fifty years have done In this, the Pageant of our Hope. We pray Ye, Muses, who inspired the thought and pen Of those who framed this pageant, now again Inspire the mimes who play the parts this night. ’Tis not for sport we act. nor idle show: Our spirit, 'tis near reverent, so bright The flame of love for Hope in us doth glow. EPISODE I Scene in the Xetherlands. Dutch children at play. Dutch girls carrying their wash, others carrying vegetables to market. Farmer passes, driving his cattle to pasture. Two Dutch women meet and gossip. Two farmers carrying shovels enter, talking excitedly and gesticulating. 'They meet an- other farmer and all stop to talk. Farmer Mulder: Yes, Gerritsen, these certainly are hard times. It seems as if matters never could grow worse. Farmer Gerritsen: You arc right, Mulder. Here I am, out of work, and loaded down with debt. In two months I must pay my debt of six hundred dollars, and all my saving has brought me less than three hundred dollars. I might have borrowed again, with the potato crop as security, but now that too has failed. Farmer Houtsma: Yes, Gerritsen; it all looks very dark. I told my wife yesterday that we might have paid off the mortgage on our farm this year, if the potatoes had not rotted, but now----. The mortgage is heavier than ever and we scarcely have enough to cat. Farmer Mulder: My wife thinks that the best thing we can do is to go with Dominie Van Raalte to America, and I believe she is right. America prom- ises much. Farmer Houtsma: Yes, I have thought of that. too. It is a great under- taking, but I believe it offers us our only hope. If I could sell my land and mv cow and horse, there would be enough for tickets for my family. Farmer Gerritsen: But America is so far away!—Yet, it is a land of prom- ise and of opportunity for all. Farmer Mulder: I am going now to hear Dominie Van Raalte preach. Don’t you want to go with me and hear more about the plans? Fanners Houtsma and Gerritsen: Yes, we will go with you. Fxeunt. Scene II Religious meeting in the woods. Dr. Fan Raalte and his followers en- ter. Dr. Fan Raalte opens with silent prayer. All bow their heads in worship. ID 114 Dr. Van Raalte: My dear people, the time lias come for us to act imme- diately for the sake of our wives and our children. Our religion, the bulwark of our people’s strength, is threatened. liver since the church became the servant of the state, subject to its every dictate, her worship has been nothing but a cold formalism and a lifeless orthodoxy. Back to the Scriptures, has been our motto, my people, from the beginning. But what can we do when we arc treated like so many dumb-driven cattle, and bound down beneath a galling yoke of oppression? Compelled to leave the state church, we ministers have traveled through the country, preaching and teaching the Word wherever we had opportunity; but now we are not even allowed to hold such meetings, and must come together in secret, just as we are at the present time. Too long have we submitted to criminal treatment, beaten about from place to place by police and soldiers. Think of our economic condition, too. Most of you men are laliorers, and now, with no work at hand, see grim poverty staring you in the face. Men, we need a land of freedom, where we can exercise in- telligent influence in matters pertaining to the common weal. Look at America, and the boundless resources of her soil and timber, her mines and streams. Where can we look for greater opportunity than in that land across the sea, where Freedom rules? (Sound of trumpets.) It is the soldiers. Prison doors Stand open to receive us; but fear not, the Lord is with us alway. Captain and twelve soldiers enter from the right. Captain: Sir, I have here a warrant for your arrest. You are disobeying the laws by holding secret meetings with more than nineteen assembled. Dr. Van Raalte: In whose name am I arrested? Captain: Sir, in the name of your king, William T. Dr. Van Raalte: Then I will not surrender myself, nor any of my follow- ers; for I have orders to hold these meetings from the greatest of powers, the King of kings. Captain, 1 ask you to remain, and your men also, to hear the loving mandate of this greatest of all kings. ( Opens his llible and reads. “Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel unto every creature.” Friends, this is my commission from the Lord of hosts. How can I but obey the Word of the risen Lord, of Him who endured the cross and despised the shame in order that I. and all who believe on Him, might live and reign with Him for- ever? 1 know that our king, William I, has forbidden us to carry out Christ’s loving command, but I ask you, men, whether it be right in the sight of God to obey an earthly king rather than the King of kings? You soldiers know what it is to obey, and to be loyal to your commanders. My King, the Ruler of all, asks you to surrender yourself to Him. Do not neglect His loving call, for now is the accepted time. Why should you refuse to enlist in His service and be valiant soldiers of the Cross? Accept the Christ, for there is no sal- vation in any other, for there is no other name under Heaven, given among men, whereby we must be saved. (I)r. Van Raalte eomes down from the plat- form and goes up to the Captain.) Captain. I plead with you to surrender yourself to God. Kneel before this altar, rude though it may be, it is never- theless the sanctuary of God. Your sins may be many, yet he will wash them away. Will you come? Captain (with great emotion): Yes, 1 will come. Dr. Van Raalte: Men. your captain has surrendered himself to Christ. W ill you not follow him. as you have so often followed him before? First Soldier: Xcver has he led us into a nobler service. I will follow him. Second soldier: And so will I. Two others: We, too. will follow. Dr. Van Raalte. (He conducts the men to the altar and prays.) Lord, we thank thee for our deliverance. We know that thou dost never forsake them that trust in thee. Grant that these men may be valiant soldiers in thine army. Amen. (Curtain) 115 Scene 111—Departure Dr. Van Raalte and his followers, hardened with hags and pillow-cases filled with their possessions, are leaving their home town. The children are laughing and playing, the men appear sober, while some of the women are weeping. They are followed by their friends. Dr. Van Raalte: Friends and relatives, the sad time of parting has conic. We leave you now and set out for a new country, to seek the liberty that is denied ns here. Our trust is in Almighty God, who doeth all things well, and in 11 is strength we go forth upon this long and perilous journey. Our bright hopes arc tinged with sadness as we wring the hands of loved ones in farewell; but we know that He who said, “Lo, 1 am with you alway, even unto the end of the world,” will not forsake us. To Him we commend those who shall cross the mighty deep and enter the new land, and in 11 is care we leave the clear ones who remain behind. Farewell, friends, one and all. liven if we do not meet again here below, we live in the glorious hope of a glad reunion in Heaven. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. {The women throw themselves on each other’s necks and weep bitterly. The men seek to encourage them, and slowly all leave the stage.) INTERLUDE I The scene is laid in the wood of Ottawa County. A wigwam is v isible in the background and several squaws are seated beside it. Indian maidens enter, carrying wood with which they build a fire in the center of the clearing, they seat themselves around the fire and chant a greeting to the dawn. As they sing the sun arises in the east. EPISODE II Scene same as above. As the maidens leave, the braves appear, some on horseback, others on foot. All carry weapons, some old-fashioned mus- cle-loading shotguns, others bows and arrows. The chieftain enters. Chieftain: Come, my braves of I'ottawatamie, Gather round this lire of pine stumps. Round this lire of roaring pine stumps. Listen to my words, you warriors, To the words your chieftain brings you. W e are strong, and we are valiant, Mighty braves of I’ottawatamie. W e a tribe of skillful fishers In these lakes and rushing rivers, We a tribe of mighty hunters In these deep and darksome forests, W here we shoot the deer and wildcat. Shoot with sharpened stones for killing. Warriors, even as our fathers, W ho were men of mighty prowess, Be you brave and fearless lighters. Since the Ottawas and Ojibways, They the enemies of our nation, Trespass oft within our borders, Shoot the game within our forests, Take the fish from out our rivers, Steal our corn, and rob our wigwams. Pottawatamies, tomorrow Go we out upon a long hunt E’er the winter comes upon us. W e must get us skins for shelter, We must get us furs for clothing, 116 Meat of bear and stag, to feed us Through the cold and trackless winter. Braves of other tribes may meet us Who will harm us, for they bate us, Who will fight us, and will kill us, Be you strong for battle always, Sturdy, brave, that when they see you, These the Ottawas and Ojibways, They will quake before your arrows, Quake with fear beneath their war-paint. An Indian runner enters, falls before the chieftain and speaks breathlessly. “The Ottawas, the Ottawas are all about us! Come, we can drive them away, if we make haste.” Chieftain: Up! my braves and rout these warriors. The braves raise the war- whoop, and. waring their toma- hawks, disappear into the thicket. After they leave several small In- dian boys enter. They carry min- iature bows and arrows. One boy rushes up to the squaws and speaks. Indian Toy Mother, we would fight these warriors! We are small, but we can shoot them, Shoot them with our bows and arrows. Squaw Xo, my children, go not forward. Boys should shoot the quail and rabbit, Leave the fighting for the elders. The Indian maidens reappear, accompanied by the tribe musician, Nushonabis. An Indian maid Play for us, O Xushonabis, Play, that we may sing together. “From the Land of the Skyblue H aters.”—Cad.max. The Indian braves come back, victorious over the enemy. With shouting and singing they dance around the fire. The tribe medicine man enters. Medicine Man Cease, O braves, your cries and shout- ing ! Medicine man has news to tell you. Now, while walking through the forest, Met I there the kindly pale-face, Doctor Smith, the friend of redmen. With him there were strangers many, Friendly, gracious, and they told me How they wish to come among us, Make their homes within our borders. They have come from lands we know not 117 Till-: SIM KIT OF PKOOKFSS Far across the Big-Sea-Water. Forty-seven is their number. Come they here to build their wigwams, Make their farms among the rcdmen. Pottawatamies must love them, Love these true friends of our Doctor. We must meet them, we must show them How to trap the bear, Owushnah, How to shoot the wild-goose, Wah-ba, Mow to fish within our rivers, How to catch the sturgeon, Kegdush. Not like the Ojibways come they. Not like Ottawas, our foemen: Friendly arc the pale-face strangers, They will help us, we will help them. So in peace we'll live together, Smoke the pipe of peace as brothers. See, here come the pale-face strangers. Dr. Van Raalte and his followers enter, accompanied by Dr. Smith, on Indian guide, Judge Kellog of Allegan, and Mr. George Harrington, who drove the ox-team. The Indians greet the strangers with extreme kindness. Dr. Van Raalte: Brave men of Pottawatamie and noble chieftain, it is most kind of you to greet us in such friendly manner; yet we are not surprised, for my people, this little band of forty-seven, come as friends of the good and kind Doctor Smith. He is a great man, who loves both Indians and pale-faces. Since we arc both friends of his, let us in turn be friends. Chieftain: You are welcome, pale-face strangers, We receive you kindly, gladly. We will aid you, we will help you In the clearing of the forests, In the planting for the harvest. Redmen, they are glad to help you. Sit around this lire of pine trees, 118 Smoke this pipe of peace together, You may live among us always. Dr. Van Kaalte: Again we thank you, kind-hearted redmen. (To his peo- ple). Here we shall make our little farms. Here shall be our homes. They all gather round the campfire and smoke the pipe of peace. In small groups they leave, the settlers in the company of the redmen. At last only Dr. Van Raalte is left, who, upon seeing that all are gone, falls on his knees and again offers his thanks to Jehovah, then slowly and thoughtfully leaves. INTERLUDE II Obstacles of the pioneers symbolically presented. Dr. Van Raalte en- ters, followed by men and women of his company. They carry tools for the clearing of the forest. Dr. Van Raalte: My people, who have braved the stormy seas, That liberty and freedom may be ours To worship God in spirit and in truth, Grave trials more await us: we must face The wilderness with all its perils dire, But we will conquerors be! —Behold! what figures wondrous strange arc these? Iinter the genii of the waters. Several girls dressed in varying shades of green. Dr. Van Raalte: Who arc ye, and what seek ye here? Genius of I Voter: We are the waters, our power is mighty, Bridges we sweep away, frail barks we shatter. Swirling and rushing our torrents in spring time, Little we care for the crops you have planted. Breathless and empty the hot fields in summer, When, in our pleasure, our power is withholden. Man, what art thou? we defy thee! Dr. Van Raalte: O Spirits dire, we come of sturdy stock For centuries your power we have crushed. —But who are these,—more genii come to taunt ? Enter the genii of the cold. Girls in white. Genius of the Cold: Spirits of cold, Cruel and bold, Chilling the soul with our icy breath. Tremble and quail, O mortal frail, Think of the winter’s long, shuddering death ! Dr. Van Raalte: Ne’er can ye fright us, Spirits of the Cold. Within our homes, we’ll keep the hearth-fires bright, Within our hearts, the love of God will glow. Enter genii of the wilderness. Girls dressed in autumnal colors. Genius of the Wilderness: How darcst thou to come within these trackless woods, To venture ’mong these silent hills; dost thou not know That these arc ours alone? Be gone! Dr. Van Raalte’s followers come up to him and try to pull him back. He becomes more determined. 119 Dr. Van Raalte: My people, courage take! O trust the Lord. The elements themselves we will defy! Enter the winds. Girls dressed in pale blue. First H ind: Second Wind: I am the North wind of wintry blasts. I am the Last wind. Misfortune I bear you. Third Wind: I am the West wind. I send the storm. Fourth Wind: I am the South wind of scorching breath. Enter ghosts of Hunger, Cholera, and Malaria. 11 linger: Cholera: Wailing of children, fainting of strong men, Madness of soul, Such .do I bring you. I am Cholera.. When once I come Within thy villages, When once I gain a victim there, Then go I not away, but heartless still, Scatter rank poison. ' Man and beast must die the awful death. That is my pleasure. Beware! Malaria: I am the Spirit of wasting Malaria, Ling’ring, insidious bringer of death. Slowly I sap out the spirit and vigor, Until the grim end. A blinding flash of lightning follows, and a voice in the distance cries out: Hiloha, I am the Lightning. In the distance is heard a peal of thunder and a voice as from a sepul- chre cries out: Wulgudu, I am the Thunder. Another flash of lightning follows and Death enters. He comes in through the rear entrance, walks between the elements, and comes up to Dr. Van Raalte. Dr. Van Raalte hides his face, overcome by the gruesome figure. Death: These are my cohorts, and I am Death. Thou art but human. Dost thou defy us? Dr. Van Raalte: 0 spirits, get you gone; I fear you not! Such dangers are but tools of Providence To build a character. O death, e’en thee 1 now defy. Be gone! Death (after a moment's pause): We go, unconquerable man, we go. The other elements slowly withdraw. 120 EPISODE III Scene I Mr. J. Binnckant enters with a surveyor's rod, takes a stake from a bundle which is near him, pounds it in the ground and then sets the rod on top of it. Mr. I:. It. Bassett enters from the other side with a transit and sights it on the rod which Mr. Binnckant holds. Mr. Bassett makes signs to Mr. Binnckant, who raises and lowers the sight until Mr. Bassett signals that it is right. Close behind Mr. Bassett is Dr. Van Raalte with a large chart which he looks at, and then he scans the landscape as if searching for something which he cannot find. Dr. Van Raalte: This chart which I brought along from Allegan indicates that the government line runs somewhere along here. (To Mr. Binnckant Do you see the stake there? (He goes over to Mr. Binnckant, and Mr. Bas- sett follows, leaving the transit standing. They search for a few minutes and then Mr. Binnckant finds the stake.) Mr. Binnckant: Here it is. Now we can follow the government survey. Doctor, where do you think we should build our church? Dr. Van Raalte: It seems to me that hill over there is the best place. (Points to the east.) W e can build our church on the south side where it will be pro- tected from the cold north winds. Mr. Binnckant: Doctor, that little hill over there would be an ideal place for a home. Could I purchase that ? Dr. Van Raalte: Why yes, Mr. Binnekant. The land has all been turned into the common fund and you can secure this lot for $50. But let us hurry or we shall be late for worship. Soon, men. we shall have a real church build- ing. Later, we must have a school, and who knows, but that (Jod willing, we may also have a college some day. For the present our church will suffice for a school building. Scene II Front of log cabin visible in the background. In the foreground are gathered several people, Dr. Van Raalte, his ivife, children, and servants. 121 They seat themselves on rough wooden chairs and boxes. The two servants remain standing in the rear. The children gather round their mother’s knee. Dr. Van Raalte opens his Bible and reads: But where shall wisdom he found? And where is the place of understanding? Man knoweth not the price thereof, The price of wisdom is above rubies. God understandeth the way thereof, And he knoweth the place thereof. Job 28:12, 13, 18, 23. Prays: Our gracious Father, we thank thee for all that thou hast enabled thy people, in thy strength, to accomplish in this new land. Now we ask thee to bless us further, when on the morrow we ask thy servants for a college, where shall be taught the wisdom that comes from thee. May all be done to thy glory. Amen. Scene IT I Interior. A large rug covers the middle of the floor. In the center is a long table with large arm chairs. The members of the syvod enter and take their respective places. The president calls the meeting to order and asks Rev. M. S. Hutton to open with prayer. Mr. Peter R. IVarner, President: The meeting will now come to order. We shall ask the Rev. Mutton to open these important deliberations with a word of prayer. Rev. Hutton: O thou who knowest all the affairs of men, guide us this day aright in whatever we undertake to do in the furtherance of thy kingdom. Amen. Mr. IVarner: Dr. Van Raalte, known to all of us, has a matter which he desires to place before this body. I am sure that he will be heard with eager- ness. Dr. Van Raalte. Dr. Van Raalte: Honorable Members of the Synod, it is with the welfare of our beloved church at heart that I come before you, asking that you es- tablish, in the west, a college for the training of our young men. A great field for usefulness lies open there. To undertake such an enterprise would be worthy of a church whose principles in the matter of a competent ministry, whose love of order, steadfastness, and truth, have rendered her a praise. Gentlemen, could you but realize the importance of this enterprise! To my people, this college would be an anchor of Hope for the future. Mr. IVarner: Dr. Van Raalte, your proposal will be given the most careful and serious consideration. It is safe to assure you that your hopes will be realized. Our committee will investigate thoroughly the conditions surrounding your colony. (The men arise, shake hands and leave conversing.) INTERLUDE ITT Song of the untaught children. WORDS BY ADRIANA KOLYN MUSIC BY HARRIS M. MEYER Simple and pure we come, Seeking thine aid, Helpless now stand we here, Helpless, afraid. E'en as the forest flowers Grow we ’mid shade and showers: Yet e’en through shining hours, Thy help we crave. 122 As tiny forest flowers All bravely smile, Nourished by Mother Karth, Happy the while; They fear no scorching ray, In storms they lightly sway, Mother Earth, day by day, Guards them ’gainst ill. Thus we, like them so weak, Fearsome alone, Need thy strength in life’s storms O gracious One. The children kneel and extend their hands in supplication. Spirit of Knowledge, hail! List to our plaintive talc, Help us! alone we fail, O Spirit, come. Spirit of Knowledge answers their prayers. In recitative. Peace to you, my children. These cries, these plaintive calls for help have stirred the heart that ever yearns to lead the stumbling feet in paths of truth. Arise, rejoice and sing upon your way! Knowledge and wisdom shall be yours. Rejoice then, for 1 will establish in this land a noble hall of wisdom, and upon it breathe the breath of mine own spirit. And this, the anchor, shall be its emblem, for its name shall be Hope. Song of Rejoicing. Sung by the children and the Spirit of Knowledge. Raise we now a song of rejoicing. Hail thee, our Hope! Grateful and happy praise we are voicing, Hail thee, our Hope! Spirit, thou to us hast bent. Thy help in goodness lent. 123 Thy glorious gift hast sent, Hail thee, our Hope! Ciiorus: Hope College, all hail! Our ardor shall ne'er grow pale. Our loyalty ne’er shall fail, Hail thee, our Hope! Fires of knowledge in thee e’er shall burn, I Iail thee, our I lope! Wandering feet to straight paths shall turn, Hail thee, our Hope! Strength to the weak thou wilt give, Help those who vainly strive, Make all the nobler live. I lail thee, our 1 lope! EPISODI-: IV Several children, carrying lunch pails and hooks, are on their way to school. Mr. Taylor, the principal of the school, appears, intently studying in a hook that he carries. He meets a farmer. Farmer: Good morning, Mr. Taylor. Mr. Taylor: Good morning, Mr. Oldcmcyer. How are you and your good wife today? Mr. Oldcmcyer: O we are fine, but how arc my children getting along in school ? Mr. Taylor: They seem to be getting along very nicely. Freddie is in the third reader and Jennie is in the fifth. Mr. Oldcmcyer: Yes, I always tell them to study hard. I cannot write my own name. That is the way in the Netherlands; the poor people never have a chance. Have you heard any news from the war, Mr. Taylor? Mr. Taylor: Things are getting to be quite critical and it is feared that war may be declared almost any day. President Lincoln is a great man and we can trust him to do only that which is right. (He stops and parts two hoys who arc fighting.) If war is declared we know that God is on our side. Here comes the postman. (Mr. Sotting, the first mail man of Holland, appears. He hands Mr. Taylor a few letters and a newspaper. Mr. Taylor quickly glances over the letters and then puts them into his pocket. He then looks at the newspaper and reads): “Mr. Lincoln has declared war.” Ah! it is as I feared. War was inevitable from the beginning and Lincoln did what was right. Mr. Oldcmcyer: Then, then I must send my sons to the war! Mr. Taylor: Yes, my friend, the president must have soldiers. The cause is just, and the Lord is with us. We cannot but be victorious. Exeunt. Scene II In the center of a room sits a lady beside a spinning wheel. She weeps softly. Two small daughters on the floor try to crawl on her lap and pull at the mother's arms in their endeavor to stop her weeping. A man enters, sees his wife weeping, and in deep thought approaches her and the chil- dren. The father stoops over and caresses his wife. 'Two sons enter with guns in their hands. The mother rises, embraces each in turn, and kisses them mournfully. Mother: O, my boys, don’t go. I may never see you alive again. 124 Father: Now, mother, arc we to enjoy the blessings of this country and not give our sons for its defense? The mother seems to take courage. The father places his hands on the shoulders of his sons and then shakes hands with both of them. The sons embrace their mother and kiss her, then pick up their baby sisters, kiss them and then leave. The mother in the meantime has seated herself and begins to weep. The father approaches her with his hands out in appeal, but overcome with emotion he turns back. 1'hc two little girls want to go to bed. They kneel at their mother's knee and pray. Children: Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray thee, Lord, my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, 1 pray thee, Lord, my soul to take. And this I ask for Jesus’ sake. Amen. And, dear Jesus, take care of Tom and Ben, and bring them back soon. Scene III A minister of the gospel enters. From the other side a farmer rushes in with a newspaper in his hand. Farmer: Oh Dominie, the President has declared war, and sent out a call for sevent.-five thousand volunteers. It is terrible! Minister: Yes, my friend, war is always hideous; but never was war de- clared in a more just cause than this one. I hope that my people will serve loyally the land of their adoption. Farmer: I am too old, but if my sons want to enlist, I shall not stand in their way. Exit. Captain Stoughten enters. Good morning.- -you are the pastor of the church here, are you not? Minister: Yes, sir, and you are-----? Officer: Captain Stoughten. Minister: Captain Stoughten, I am glad to know you. (They shake hands.) Captain: We arc at a loss to know where to enlist our volunteers. 1 met one of your elders a few minutes ago, and he suggested that I see you and ask permission to use the church for enlistment. Minister: Captain, you have my full permission to use the church as a recruiting station. No building is too good for such a cause as this. Exeunt. Scene IV Recruiting and drill, summer 1862. Captain stands in the center. I 'ol- unteers enter. Capt. De Foe forms ranks and then calls. Company I, attention! Ground arms. The volunteers attempt to foil070 the commands, but prove inexperienced, and make ludicrous attempts to execute the orders. Spectators gather on each side and look on with wonder. Capt. De Foe goes through the drill himself for the benefit of the volunteers. Captain: Company I, attention! Ground arms, raise, present, shoulder, aim! The operations are continued until the volunteers follow the orders quite well. Wagons then enter to carry the volunteers to Allegan. The soldiers are loaded and driven, amid the cheers from the spectators. Scene V The people at home receive netes from the front. From time to time notices come which are tacked on a large bulletin board. Scene VI Place: Overisel. lime: summer of 1865. Pong tables are set out on the grass in the woods. Women are busy arranging the tables. Men and boys are placing the seats and benches. One lady in the front 'is unfolding a- table cloth. Her small son rushes up to her side and anxiously asks: Mamma, when arc the soldiers coming? Mother: At noon, sonny. Just a little longer to wait. The boy scampers away to join in the play of the other children. .Ev- erybody is busy except an old man who sits alone whittling. From time to time he glances off the stage as if he hears sounds. Suddenly he jumps up and shouts. Boy: Here they come. All run to the side as the wagon bearing the soldiers appear. Some of the soldiers hare bandaged arms and eyes and some walk on crutches. The old man (Mr. Boot), still in front, shakes hands with the soldiers but keeps looking anxiously for some one he does not see. He then pulls one of the soldiers aside and asks. Mr. Boot: Where, where is Tom? Soldier (reluctantly): He was shot down while bravely carrying our flag into the thickest of the light, shot down in cold blood. Mr. Boot: It is God's way. His will be done. Exit. The rest of the people greet their friends and loved ones. EPISODE V Scene I Dr. Van Raalte, Rev. M. S. Hutton. Dr. Phelps, and the Rev. I. X. Wyckoff are seated on the platform. An old organ is one one side. A double quartet sings a Dutch psalm. Rev. M. S. Hutton makes the in- augural oration. Officers and friends of Hope College: The occasion on which we have met is one of peculiar interest: it invites general congratulation. The Re- formed Church of America may well congratulate herself upon founding in this settlement a second college. Surely our congratulations arc due to the faithful and untiring brother whom we have met to inaugurate in the station which lie has earned and will adorn. Our hope is in God and in His name will we proceed to inaugurate the first President of Hope College. Rev. . A’. IVykoff: A great event is transpiring before our eyes in this present hour, an event which cannot fail to deeply interest you and me. We have come hither this evening to give the last touches to the organization by the usual formality. (To Dr. Phelps.) With such impressive charges and hopes, I deliver to you, dear sir, these keys, which are the sign of your in- vestiture of the Presidency of Hope College. Dr. Wyckoff then proceeds to invest the new incumbent with the beau- tiful official robes that had been kindly presented to Dr. Phelps by some of the ladies of Hudson-on-the-Hudson. Dr. Phelps: The present occasion does not seem to require of me any elabo- rate treatise, but tonight I call upon my own soul and upon the souls of all who hear me, to seek with renewed consecration, and in every suitable way, the pros- perity of Zion. Benediction. The quartet sings again, this time an English hymn. Scene II A student appears with his head buried in his book: meets another stu- dent who addresses him. Second Student: What are you studying for; don’t you know that school is over? 126 First Student: Oh, don’t bother me, I’m making up a Latin condition. Second Student (as he exits): Hope you enjoy yourself. As they speak two Seniors enter. Ale Buursma (Senior): Do you realize, John, that this is our last day in Hope College? John IF. Te IVinkel (Senior): Yes, I do; and I tell you it makes me feel just a little bit lonesome. Old Hope has meant a great deal to us and I am rather loath to leave. Ale Buursma: You arc right. We’ve had some mighty fine times here, and I suppose now we shall have to get down to good hard work. But say, I’ve got some important things to look after before tonight. So-long, old man; sec you tonight at Commencement. John Te Wink el: So-long, Ale. Scene III Dr. Phelps with the graduates of the first class seated on the platform. In the background ninety lights spell out the word “Ilope ’ Dr. Phelps dressed in his official gown, proceeds to award the diplomas, calling upon Ale Buursma W'm. B. Gilmore Wm. A. Shields Harm YVoltman Gerrit Danorf.mond Peter Moerdvke Wm. Moerdyke John W. Te Winkel Singing of the first commencement ode, the words of which were written by Dr. Phelps, the music by Win. Gilmore. V A LED I CTO R Y — G E R KIT DANOREMOND Friends and Citizens.- We are now about to be severed from the special ties which have bound us to our cherished institution. For all your repeated kindnesses we return our ardent thanks. Brother Classmates, I congratulate you on the deeply interesting circum- stances of this our Commencement. In this rejoicing my only regret is that as college students we must bid each other farewell. Beloved Professors,—We shall always recall, with the most pleasurable asso- ciations, the relations which you have sustained to us. Especially do we turn to you, Beloved President, with emotions scarcely to be expressed. Wherever we are, however, we will ever remember what dif- ficulties have been overcome by you, and with what zeal you remained at your post. EPISODE VI The Burning of Holland: time, summer 1871. Scene laid on the col- lege campus. Smoke and fames are risible in the background. The people rush from all sides with their possessions and bring them to the campus. All is confusion, women shriek and faint, men yell to one another in their attempts to fight the fire. A wagon appears loaded with clothing and furni- ture, which is promptly unloaded on the campus, and at once departs. I Then the fire has somewhat subsided. Dr. Van Raalte appears and as- signs places for the night. 'The moon arises and all is quiet. EPISODE VII The Spirit of Hope seated on a throne on a high platform reviews the different departments of the college. Two pages stand beside her, and, from a scroll which they hold, call upon the departments. The college so- cieties also appear. 127 INTERLUDE IV Symbolizing the mission of Hope College in the world. The Spirit of Hope stands on a platform. The Spirit of the Orient enters, followed by several people from each eastern country. Spirit of the Orient: Spirit of Hope, Have mercy on our need. O send to us thy help! Thy kindly culture send us, to refine our ways, Thy wisdom to illume our ignorance; Hut most of all, O gracious Spirit, Send us thy loving gospel, send thy Christ! Spirit of the Occident enters, followed by the people of the West. Spirit of the Occident: W e, too, have need of thee Wisdom and culture, these we have, but Oh ! (iive us ministers to tell of God, And teachers, merchants, lawyers, serving Him, Physicians like the One in Galilee. O Spirit, give us these. Spirit of Hope: Children of mine, 1 have, heard you. I grant your be- seeching petitions. (To the Orient)—These do I send you, these Messengers, Envoys of Hope. (While she speaks several of Hope's graduates appear oil her .right.) ■ (To the Occident)- Here are the Christians to work in your midst. (Other graduates appear on her left) — O my sons and my daughters, Back to the world you must give what I gave unto you. Partin . Hope speeds you. Sends her prayers with you, Ileav’n, may it bless you as I bless you now. Epilogue—Spirit of Progress. The Pageant now is done. You turn again To tasks mundane. But stay a moment yet, And hear this one brief final word of mine Before you go. Dear friends, I beg you now, Think not the history you here have seen Is history and nothing more. Instead, Whatever here has pleased your taste, tonight. Whatever has done more, and made you proud To name yourself a friend of Hope, may that But spur you on. My name is Progress. 1 In all the ways of Hope do move. For this It is that I have let you glimpse the past,— That in your inmost heart may reawakc The ardent love for Hope that lives, and works, And bears her ever on. The past is great, The present greater still, but we shall see '1 he grander, nobler future, yet to be! 128 131 V ithout a l it of ill intent The Milestone fain would now present These pages for your merriment. And if it hap that you should hud Yourself the subject of a grind, Why,—join the laugh and never mind! Taken from Life Being an outline of the Acts of the Mile- stone Purchaser, on receiving his copy for which he has Paid in Full. 1. Looks thru 5 times hurriedly for his name. 2. Searches thru 2 times carefully for his own name. 3. Looks thru 3 times for the name of his best girl. 4. Hunts thru it diligently to see what they said about his rival. 5. Gazes 2 times at each picture of THE girl. 6. Gazes 5 times carefully at his own pic- ture. 7. Glances thru the jokes to see which is the best one to slam, and how much better he could have done. 8. Either looks over or overlooks the rest of the “stulY. 9. Places book in prominent place where it will attract interested friends and will re- main for future reference, that is, merely con- trast, of course, when he gets out HIS annual. Art Cloetingh:— What do you mean by keeping me waiting here on the corner look- ing like a fool?” Orie (good naturedly): I admit I kept you waiting, but don’t you know, you must have done the rest yourself. The irate Mr. Van Putten, Sr.: How is it, sir. that I find you kissing my daughter? How is it, sir? The brave Mr. Hakkcn, Jr.: Great, Great! If your friends annoy you. sic ’em on your enemies! Many a young man develops into a liar from writing love letters, and letters to the gov- ernor for money. THE ORPHEAN GLEE CLUB Presents a Few Hits in the Line of Popular Songs I want to be a Mormon”—Ed Cathcart. Grind, grind, keep on grinding”—Jack Kar- sten. Don’t wear off the varnish —Tony Van Wcstcnburg. Xo wedding bells for me —Pcewcc I loeven. Gee-! I wish 1 were single once more”—John Van der Brock. “Don’t take my Darling Girl away from me”—G. Marvin Brower. “If you only had my disposition”— 1 larold Gilman. “Happv, tho’ married —Billie Mocr- dy'kc. (We wish to give due mention to his able accompanist. Miss Eliza- beth Van Burk.) I’ve got a sneaky feelin’ round my heart”—T. Zwemer. (Accompanied by Miss Sarah Win- ter) My Holland Lulu girl —George Veenker. “We are merry sailor lads,—we love those big schooners”— A. Dunne wold T. ilibma A. Bakker J. Kuitc “Come to me, my Herpicide -Com- pany—(Solo parts by Prof. Xv- kerk) Two s“tV. KSS AMd - 1 hrf « BawIo, 132 •'reslimen I. Not to crib. II. Not to cut. III. Not to smoke . IV’. Not to bluff. V. To study hard. VI. To Graduate. PROGRESSIVE (?) RESOLUTIONS Sophomores Juniors Not to cr'b. Not to cut. To study hard. To study hard. To Graduate. To Graduate. Seniors To Graduate. Much humor Intensely interesting Looks unique Elevating pictures Solid pleasure Typical snapshots Odious cartoons No slams Exquisite artistry 1 fault we slammed in you. 9 pardons we beg of you. 1 year let vengeance wait, and yet 6 months, and then retaliate. Spring Poetry This is a form of bait We're using To see if you Will read a piece Set up like this. And think it worth While, because Its style makes you Think of poetry. We’re glad you bit. All sparkma couples are sedulously warned to keep away from the district lying between Columbia and Lincoln Avenues, on 12th and 13th St. Two big gas tanks. Night hawks fly away on the wings of the morning. Did Von lirer Hear Say: Rhea Oltman................. Don’t, Marvin!” Della Uospers............... Kiss me quick!” Lois De Kruif.. ?” tit depends on the male) Miss Martin............................... No. indeed!” Mrs. Durfee..............................“How vulgar!” Ruth Blckkink Why Gerrit Henry Ovcrkamp!” A. IIcusinkveld. How deliciously exquisite!” J. Tillcma, Who hung my overcoat in Van Vleck?” 15. Ilakkcn...........‘‘Combination 16 Ball.” Z. Z. Luidens..... x x x---------xxxx?xx!!!” B. Van I’utten....................“No.—you?” J. Moore........ I'm indisposed today. Prof.” Prof. Waide........ And that sort of thing.” As Seen Through the Eyes of the World, Namely Those of I. Their Faculty : Heathenish Obstinate Presumptuous Erratic Inane Thankless Explosive Sentimental II. Their Parents: Humble Obedient Precious Expensive Ingenious Talented Earnest Serious III. Themselves: Honorable Obliging Praiseworthy Essential Ill-treated Truthful Elegant Sensible 133 If Mamie were a goose, would Harriet Baker? If years should backward roll, would Nellie B. Smallcgan? If Willis should marry, to whom would he be most Neerkin? (Everyone will think this is Punk) If she were starving, who’d get Anne Amccle? If the parlor lights are out, how can Van Zee? If Elizabeth Pieters out, will Catherine Pop- pen. If discards were lead, would Sara Helene Trompcn ? 1 f you were a poor fish, could Emma 1 loekje? If Della were near New York, would J. Seymour of her? Preparedness Tennis Prills'—“Sav, Gordon, you better look out or you'll soon be getting in trouble with the Germans.” Cordon— What makes you think so? Prins—“Seems to me you’re getting the rushin’ habit. 1 find a wedding a doleful thing. But a funeral is more comforting. When 1 see a man, married or dead, This manner of thinking pops into my head: “How sad (or what luck, as the case may be) That the man up in front there isn't me.” The Lord surely freezes the water, but we are expected to cut our own ice. Paul Siege man to Prof. Elias—“1 don’t de- serve an E grade in German, Professor, and you know it!’’ Her Prof.—“Vy, ves, Mcster Stegeman, dat iss right. I do know dat. But dat iss de low- est grade dat 1 could give you. Just look what it says at de bottom of your cart vonce yourself!’’ Miss Martin (at dinner)— Mr. Beltman, this certainly is not a clean knife you have laid before me. IPaiter Heilman (confidently)—“Why, par- don me, Miss Martin, but I’m sure it is. The last thing 1 saw Erances cut with it was a bar of soap. “How did your daughter pass her examina- tion?” asked one mother of another. Pass! was the answer. “She didn’t pass at all. Perhaps you wouldn’t believe it, but they ask that poor girl about things that hap- pened long before she was born.” How are you getting along with your mu- sic, Van Dyke? Well, 1 don't want to throw bouquets at myself, but lots of the neighbors say they have stayed awake at night for hours listening to my playing.” Gertrude Schuurman went home to spend spring vacation, and the folks gave a little party in her honor. And in their honor Ger- trude brought forth her new garments for exhibition. Picking up a filmy silk creation, she said to the admiring group, Isn't this perfectly scrumptious? Just think, all this silk came from the little insignificant worm. Gertrude, remonstrated her hard-working father, his brow furrowed, “that is not the way to refer to your father.” Why, Dell, wherc’d you get all these swell cats? “Well, you see, bun. one of the fellows told me a secret and I traded it to Lois for a Ilershey bar, to Marie for a can of soup, and to Rhea for two half-baked buns. Reading the Lines at the Movies Yessirthankyousirshalllsayyouareoutifanyone callssir ?” Telhhcmlamoutofthecity.andEerguson—” Ycssir.” I lavethcautoreadyforancarlyruninthemorning. I lavealargebunchoforchidsintbccar, Ferguson. Yessir.anythingelsesir ? Not hingelse, Ferguson. 134 Through the Eyes of the Muse J. Nienhuis— “ 1 is true he is not much inclined To fondness for the female kind.” B. Mulder— ‘‘1 love to hear him talk—yet well 1 know 1'hat music hath a far more pleasing sound.” Ed. Kostek— 1 “Rejoice that nature made but one such man, And in the moulding, lost the die.” J. Stai — “He used to come at 10 o’clock, And now he comes at noon.” Willis Potts— I “Some for renown on scraps of knowledge dote, And think they grow immortal as they quote.” Hkusinkveld— “Bid me discourse, I will enchant thine ear.” L. Kleixhekskl— His checks display a second spring Of roses taught in wine to bloom.” J. 1m.ip.se— Take all my thoughts, my brains, .yes, take them all. What hast thou now. more than thou hadst before?” M. Brower— “Here is one as brilliant as a spark, He aims at nothing, and hits the mark.” B. Hakken— “Absence of occupation is not rest: A mind unexercised is a mind distressed.” F. De Jong— How much a farmer that's been sent to roam. Excels the farmer that's been kept at home. The average woman can change her mind in half the time it takes a bald man to part his hair. Herr Chapman, lesen Sie die Xachsten Stuck auf Deutsche, bitte! 1. Ah! Ohrcn Tuch Ann once Authen Aa Bot: Ann Saatan wonne Seit Weil Ohren Rot. 2. Thee Bot was raten, Butte Thae nu Not, That Reit wer an Saat an Was Thee wiech Spat. 3. As Thee Waters Kloaz. Ohr Theme (Thee Storee Grosz Brief) Ohn l.cc Ohren’s last Hamit Kohms tu Ana's Relief. Cat—“Doesn’t that singing in the Delphi room move you? A7 — It did once, but now I've got the farthest room away from it that I can get.” Sensible girls don’t cry; it is more pictur- esque to sob. Cynthia I , suddenly bursting from her room. Cornelia having called her attention to her ring—“Were you ringing my ring, Florence.” Florence (dispassionately)— Ringing it? No, girl. 1 have been tolling it: 1 thought you were dead.” Ethel P. (romantically)—“How pale the moon is.” fieggx— Yes: it’s been out late for several nights.” At the baseball game: John Kuite— Well, Miss Human, I suppose you understand baseball ? Pennine— Yes, all but one thing. John—“Oh yes, what’s that, then?” Pennine (softlv)— What do thev use bats for?” The easiest way for a girl to catch a man is by not trying. 135 New Journalism Feature Heads Clipped from Hope College Anchor But They Have Failed PRESIDENT VENNEMA says that a man who SWEARS FALSELY is a malefactor JOHN TILLEMA ENGAGED TO tutor CHARMING YOUNG CO-ED PROF. WICHERS claims that Chas. I. was ACCIDENTALLY BEHEADED DR. McCREARY FLUNKS many students IN BIBLE EXAM PROF. GODFREY sees a new star IN HEAVEN MRS. WINIFRED DURFEE gives talk on the girl who WISHES TO MARRY MISS MARTIN PASSES teacher’s examination before her 17th BIRTHDAY PROF. ELIAS SHOWS In talk to P. T. C., the effect on students of POOR BREEDING by parents AT HOME Before you read any further, I f you have received Tiny pokes, Turn hack and read page — 132 The verse introducing these jokes. A Faculty Figment A comic tragedy in three acts. Time: Early spring. Place: Under Grand Haven Bridge on Black River. Occupation: Repairing and swabbing marine junk-heap. ACT I Scenes 1, 2. 3, and 17 The scene opens with an open motor boat in the foreground (as per illustration). The pilot on the bridge signals to the en- gineer. “Full speed ahead!” Engineer signals back. “N’othing didding, no (j)use!” Pilot frantically signals. S. O. S.” (Sink or Swim). Engineer replies, “C. O. D. (Come on Deck). (Continued on f agc 139) 136 Look For This Drug Store HO PR for the best in toilet requisites and household preparations is realized in picking out the SAX-TOX Drug Store. You will know this one best drug store in your locality by the sign of the Nurse on the window. Kach drug store is a “MILEST ONE” on the cele- brated “Public Service Line,” comprising more than 125 SAX-TOX items. This line is entrusted only to dm jgists who have an established reputa- tion for fair and square dealing. Trade at the SAX-TC ). Store where’er you go. The DePree Chemical Co. Chamber of Commerce Bldg. ... Chicago, Illinois Laboratories, Holland, Mich. 137 Meyer’s Music House DEALER IN Player Pianos, Pianos, Organs and All Kinds of Musical Instruments VICTOR VICTROLAS from $15.00 to $200.00 Before buying pianos, examine our stock. We will save you money and probably future regrets. We arc the direct factory agents and have a large experience, and will be glad to show you our line. Write for Catalog and Prices 17 W. Eighth Street Holland, Mich. For First-Class Service and Right Prices have your pictures taken at the Hatty tuti to 19 E. Eighth Street. Upstairs. Holland, Mich. The majority of pictures in the “Mile- stone were made from photos taken at the Lacey Studio. 138 A hurried consultation follows in the cock pit. Deck hand produces a Greek Lexicon from his jeans. Swabber refers to Browning’s rules of Exhaustion. Pilot makes a motion to think. Engineer replies, By the beard of Shake- si ea re. Xo!” Motion not carried—too heavy. A low con- versation ensues which drowns the noise of the silent engine. Pilot advances theory that engine is in a subjunctive mood and speaks in the middle voice. Engineer replies that he never un- derstood an Elizabethan Carburetor. Pilot says, economically speaking. Our gas has reached its stage of marginal utility.” At this juncture engineer notices that the iambic commutator is on the blink. Pilot climbs cautiously to crow's nest’’ and calls to engineer to unfurl the Hag of piracy. En- gineer mutinees and. after looking at the pipes, places his Tuxedo in a locker. Pilot slips on Circcce and dives from crow’s nest to bottom of the river, which he feels deeply; his hat follows, which is also deeply felt. En- gineer seeks means of rescue and throws out his chest. We forgot to introduce the characters: Pilot and Deck Hand—Prof. Dimnent. Chief Engineer and Swabber—Prof. Xykerk. Curtain falls. Xo applause. ACT II Scene same as in Act 1. Clouds overhead. Storm brewing, causing silver foam to lap sides of boat. Engineer kneels and whispers silently into the piston head: I he shades of night arc falling fast, The hour of lunch is long since past, Blow—Zephyrs—blow !!! We’ve tilled you up with gasoline, Why don't you run like a machine? Go—engine—go! !X X ! ?” Pilot has climbed on board again and the bell wrings out his clothes of a perfect day. Engineer says that Pilot looks as daamp as Broadstreet in Oxford on a foggy day. Pilot and engineer labor diligently over engine until fatigued by exhaust. Engineer shivers and adjusts the muffler. Pilot pulls out watch and winds the timer. En- (Continued on fage 140) JUMBO PEANUTS and CANDIES TEAS: COFFEE: 75c and $1.00 values for.36c 30c to 40c values for.ISc and 28c HANKOW TEA CO. 21 E. Eighth St. This Is EVERYBODY’S SHOE STORE Every shoe we sell is an exceptional good value for its price. I fit wasn’t we wouldn’t sell it to you. S. SPRIETSMA SON II. VAN TONGEREN Fishing Tackle and Sporting Goods 139 ginc coughs and sneezes seven times. Pilot orders salute of great guns but engine misses lire. Rudder receives a condition it cannot pass. Pilot calls out, Flunk it.” Engineer replies, “G.” No mark is left upon it. This is right. Curtain falls. Soaring crows ap- plaud H-CAVVS! ACT 111 It remains to B Scene. Scene changes to Bur-dock, 2 miles up the creek. Another dread- naught lies at anchor. Common-door Hoffman on the prow. Professor Wades behind. lleusinkvcld playing extemporane- ous love songs on guitar built in Graafschap. The NOTES re-echo from the STATIC BANK, and a DRAFT is felt which CHECKS the boat. This BALANCES the “log and makes it SAFE beneath the VAULTED heavens. Coxswain Elias sees a schooner stranded on the bar and softly calls loudly 4th--- —Zeutraleinkaufsgc- nossenschaatV’— (Continued on page I. 2) THE APOLLO Presents only such pictures as meet with the approval of refill :d taste. Recreation that is educational a n d conducive to the development of the aesthetic sense. THURSDAY FEATURES Your Patronage Is Appreciated R. L. NEWMAN, Prop. John J. Rutgers Student’s I tome for Clothing and Furnishings 7 E. 8th St. Hotel Holland Block 140 YOU WILL REGRET IT If you don't take snapshots of people and events during the celebration. We loan you a camera free of charge. We give you premiums with all cash purchases. We keep the best assortment ever of postcard views, cameras and supplies, pennants, etc. Films brought in before 8 . M. ready the same day at 5 P. M. COSTER’S 19 E. Eighth Street Phone 1582 THE LARGEST STOCK of beautiful and appreciative articles most suitable and acceptable for Graduation Gifts GEO. H. HUIZINGA GO. THREE LARGE STORES Holland: Zeeland: 38 E. Eighth Street Main Street 19 W. Eighth Street 141 Weighing anchor they proceed down stream, and seeing signals of distress from first boat ( ?) they try to rock it with rockets. Common-door 1 lofTman calls out: “NAVES OHOY!!” Pilot and swabber of first boat bellow out separately in one voice: “Shiver our timbers, another scow to port! Engineer does a Hesitation with Pilot and cries out: “Saved by a MARE.” (This is the climax. The characters ap- proach the center of the stage—coaching each other.) General handshaking follows over rescue from drink. Scene closes. Engineer delivers a limburger cheese invective on marine engines. Cabin-boy I illcma softly sings the epilogue Curtain falls into the lap of spring. Orchestra plays “His Wooden Leg, or. False to the End.” FINIS. Furniture used in this drama unwillingly lent by the Eureka Paper Corporation. Deleted. LAWRENCE DRUG CO. Successors to C. I). Smith Agency Columbia Grafanola 142 HOTEL PANTLIND EUROPEAN PLAN Finest Accommodations Unexcelled Service Rates, $1.50 per day and upwards High Class Restaurants in Connection Grill Room and Banquet Hall PANTLIND HOTEL CO. J. Boyd Pantlind, President Clifford M. Lewis, Manager GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN BJJSJl g APIAXO built to scientific principles, especially for musical people, who nat- urally expect an instrument to yield perfect service in musical quality and wear. BUSH LAXE GRANDS and UPRIGHTS are thoroughly qualified to meet all require- ments of home, school, studio, or other use where the highest degree of service is desired. BUSH LANE PIANO CO. Makers of Bush Lane Pianos and the Famous Cecilian Player-Piano HOLLAND MICHIGAN 14.1 j3j : rnp ‘ iLLUJ'TRATI kj; THI BOOK. ■mil ELECTROTYPE CO A CAA roA , o y oslA ■ 7ms t : aW'Aj M - W Wlj Here you will find the Very Newest Styles Vaupe 11 ALIworth at the Drags, Candies, Stationery Lowest Prices and Cigars FRENCH CLOAK STORE San-Tox and Nyal Remedies Best Assortment of J. J. MERSEN, M. D. BOOKS, STATIONERY and PICTURES Cor. River Avenue and Ninth in Two Counties. Street Kodaks and School Supplies CITIZENS PHONES: H. R. BRINK Office, 1244; Residence, 1416; 48 E. Eighth St. HOLLAND, MICH. Cottage, Waukazoo 4165 2r The latest in picture framing. Our mouldings are all finished STEPHEN LANE FOLGER on the wood, not on composition. Club and College Pins and Rings Cold and Silver Medals We finish your Kodak prints so they please you. 180 Broadway NEW YORK Quality first, price second. and you come again. IV H Y? 'Fhe 1 lammond Teachers’ Agency Return Postage on Mail Orders W. T. BISHOP. Mgr. CUMSER’S ART Lansing - - Michigan STUDIO Ash for Terms and Full Opposite P. 0. Information 145 Franklin Policies Are Registered If you want to know all about them, ASK ME William J. Olive, General Agent Phone 1124 HOLLAND, MICH. MAKE HOME HAPPY J. G. HUIZINGA, M. I). fa Practice Limited to Ihe with gsicr jA Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat (Glasses Accurately Fitted and Adjusted) Wmfj Home n Furnishings 7 f front 205-207 Widdicomb Bldg. Cor. Monroe and Market Sts. JAS. A. BROUWER GRAND RAPIDS - MICII. 212-214 River Ave. HOLLAND - - MICH. 14(3 HOPE COLLEGE An institution under the direction and control of the Reformed Church in America. A campus of sixteen acres, well shaded, centrally located, affording ample room for its buildings and equipment. Large athletic field, excellent tennis courts, gymnasium, modern in every respect. Beautiful Macatawa Bay offers unexcelled facil- ities for boating, fishing, and water sports. A school for scholarship and development of Christian character. College, Preparatory, and general courses. Chemical and Biological Laboratories well equipped, and mod- ern in every detail. School of Music provides instruction in Voice, Piano, Violin, Band Instruments, and Pipe Organ. Champion Debating and Oratorical College of the State. Large and representative faculty. Personal atten- tion and direction given to the individual student. Expenses moderate. Semi-Centennial Catalog sent on application to the President, Rev. A. VENNEMA, D. D. 147 First Weekly Kccital CilVKN' ItY THE STEWDENTS OK THE Coi.I.EGE OK I lOPE. Room 13—Van Raaltc Hall Aperture--“The Fire Drill—Hon. Mr. Blocni- cmlal. By Godfrey’s Bottle Orchestra. Full Chorus — We Are the Assistants” — Stewed 1-hits. Medelly—'“Chapel Airs”—-Soph. Science Men. Olfactory—“In the Spring —G. Flipsc. Violet Solo—“The Spring Walt .”- Jay Flipsc. ( Accompanied by G. Raap on his wheel). Song of the Forge Knockers’ Chorus. Vocal Silo— The Rose N’ose”—M. Klootc. Original Dialogue—“Why 1 am not a Singer” —Hakken and Van Puttcn. Organola Refrain-— Kidnapped”—Doc Reis- hart. Peony Solo— My Suitors Awl”—Della ITos- N s. pers. The Sarason March—Citizens Transfer Co., “h'ord a la cart. Pastludc—“ The Lost Cord —Edna Cook. THP ROYAT The Brightest Place in Town. Always Good Pictures. J. W. HIMEBAUGH, Proprietor The Largest Stock First-Glass Barber Work in a sanitary up-to-date shop W. R. Stevenson t hree Chairs, No Waiting Yours for business, Jeweler and Optometrist 24 E. Eighth St. CASPER BELT H. H. DE MAAT Progressive Tail or FOR Ladies and Gents Cleaning, Pressing, Repairing The Best Service 214 College Avenue HOLLAND - - MICHIGAN 148 0G amo amo YOUNG MEN who appreciate styles best and moneys most — supported by both an acknowledged a n d r e 1 i a b 1 e clothing concern, as well as a firmly dependable store, will come to one of our stores to purchase their spring and sum- mer clothes. 0 J. N. Trompen Co. 405-411 Grandville Ave. 823-825 Division Ave.,548-550 Eastern Ave. □ E 300 300 30 140 HOTEL CAFE Fine Fable DeHote 5 EAST 8th STREET Fine Meals, Fine Lunches Right Place Come in for Prices on Luncheons and Parties JOHN HOFFMANN, Prop. 150 Holland City News Printery Hstahlishcd 1872 Paul Steketee Sons DRY GOODS Women's, Children s, and Boys' Outfitters GRAND RAPIDS BAST I AN BROS. CO. Manufacturers of Class Emblems, Rings, Fobs, Athletic Medals, Wedding and Commencement Invitations and Announcements, Dance Orders, Programs, Menus, Visiting Cards, etc. Samples ami Estimates Furnished upon Request 1035 Bastian Bldg. ROCHESTER, N. Y. THE PRINTERS WHO KNOW HOW Citizens Phone 1050 Opposite Holland Interurban Station Gerard Raap— I’ve got an awful toothache and have got to have something to cure it.'' Gene Flipse—“Oh, say, you really don’t need any medicine. Why, 1 had a toothache last night, so I took my girl for a walk, and after a little sympathetic consolation orally applied, the pain vanished like magic. Why don’t you try the same?” Sufferin' G. R.—“I think I will. Is she at the Dorm now? • . flosch (waxing poetical, eloquent, and at the same time puny)—“Behold the fair dam- sel coining down the street. She is a miss with a mission.” C. J.—“Well, continue. What is her mis- sion ?” ■’. (). 11.— Seeking a man with a mansion.” Angie’s little sister was seated in the parlor with patiently waiting young Mr. Gcbhard. Being of an inquiring turn of mind, she asked. “Do you weigh very much?” Why, about 150 pounds, I guess.” “Do you think sister could lift you?” “Oh goodness, no! said Julius, blushing at the mere thought. But why do you ask?” 1 don’t believe she can either, but she prom- ised mamma this morning that as soon as she could she’d throw you over.” 151 Printers, Binders and Engravers College Annuals A Specialty OFFICE FURNITURE BLANK BOOKS OFFICE SUPPLIES REGALIA COSTUMES UNT FORMS FOR SECRET SOCIETIES COLLEGE FRATERNITY Costumes and Side Decree Paraphernalia. We are al- ways pleased to make quotations, and submit samples. Jhling Bros. Bverard KALAMAZOO - MICHIGAN THE Economic Printing Company lias satisfied the wants of all students and others who have ordered printing from the Economic Printing Company. Why not try them and get your printing the way you want it. STUDENTS: Patronize the Advertisers Economic Printing Co. EDWARD BROUWER 176 E. Eighth St. Citz. Phone 1455 Next to Holland Rusk Ho. We occupy a building next to the largest on East Eighth Street J. C. HERKNER JEWELRY CO. The largest dealers of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, and Silver ware in Western Michigan. S p e c i a I attention given to the manu- facturing of College or Class pins and rings. Designs Furnished on Request GRAND RAPIDS MICH. For Athletic Goods go to SUPERIOR CIGAR CO. Guaranteed Goods at the Lowest Possible Price. 206 River Ave. HOLLAND, MICH. HOLLAND FURNACES MAKE WARM FRIENDS JACK FROST ON THE RUN Every good dress- er knows that a suit does not fit well unless it is made for the indi- vidual by a good tailor. NICK DYKEMA Is Our College Tailor 154 WHEN IN HOLLAND, STOP AT Rates: 50c, 75c, SI.00 J. VAN ZANTEN - - Prop. Dr. JAMES O. SCOTT Dentist HOURS: 8:30 to 12 A. M. 1:30 to 5 P. M. 32 Hast Eighth St. HOLLAND - - MICH. HERMAN N. DOSKER Class of '76 GREETINGS 423-424 Fourth National Bank Building Grand Rapids - - Michigan If You Don't Know the Same, You're Not Sure of Satisfaction. E. J. MacDERMAND’S Studio Advertisement is a Guarantee. You know the cost of this space is too great to be nullified by dis- appointment. Photographs that please are the rich old Dutch Sepia, made by those who know how, at Mac DERM AND STUDIO Zeeland .... Michigan POPULAR PRICES 156 Herpolsheimer West Michigan Greatest Department Store A business conducted on the principles of mutual advantage — We're not satisfied un- less you are. Monroe and Ottawa Grand Rapids, Mich. Eyes That Need Glasses Deserve the Best JOHN PIEPER Graduate Optometrist and Optician Citizens Plume 1377 208 S. River Ave. HOLLAND. MICH. A goat ate all our other jokes And then began to pun; “1 can’t help it.” he softly said, “1 am so full of fun. YOUR DRUGGISTS HA AN BROTHERS The Rex all store No. 6 East Eighth Street HOLLAND - - MICHIGAN 137 Dick lio ter Hope’s Recognized Clothier 158 159 I
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