Irving College - Irvingiana Yearbook (Mechanicsburg, PA)

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on the 22d she came early and stayed late. Her adherence to her guiding principles, however, redeemed the error 5 for, when the gods sent a good looking young man from Dickinson to the reception, Katherine straightway took him for the good She even believes that she can help the gods to pro- vide something good for her. Let me illustrate: Being quite a worker in the Reformed church, she, of course, knows the young men belonging to that church. Happen- ing to admire a tall friend of one of the aforesaid and above mentioned young men, she, by her hues and wiles, enticed said party until an introduction to the tall friend was effected. But alack and alas ! for the young U Reformerf' She's helping the gods provide goods for others too in making beautiful pictures for her friends to enjoy. Every opportunity that comes to her in Art is eagerly grasped and improved, and if we were writing a prophecy instead of stating a few facts, we could foretell a brilliant future for Katherine as a teacher of Art. Anything requiring daintiness and lightness of touch this girl of ours can do. Neither is Katherine averse to the good things that come along in boxes marked 'C Lowney's, or post-marked U Marietta. Fact is, we know she has a decided leaning toward sweets, and one of the girls who spent a night with her says she talked in her sleep about fondant and 'fdates fof all kindsj, and stufhng and almost shed tears because she couldn't make almonds rhyme with English walnuts. For all her spirituality of face, she too loves the flesh pots of Egypt, and finds it hard to resist home-made bread and plum preserves at tea. ' 105 HDHYQ lE5t6lI6 GHWIICQ WE are very proud indeed of the only member of our class who wears a solitare on the third finger of the left hand. When we tell you her home is in Gettysburg, Pa., you will know that the subject of this sketch is Mary Estelle Tawney. The earlier years of her life were spent in attending school in Gettysburg where she graduated from the high school. But being of a studious nature she decided to con- tinue her workin a higher institution. So in the fall of '05 we find her enrolled as a member of the Sophomore Class at 4' Irvingf' In a short time she won the esteem and affection of all in school on account of her sunny disposition and high ideal of right. She is not only faithful to the daily school duties, but takes an active part in Y. W. C. A. Surely, this work is not only helpful to us, but also to her, since it is the fore- runner of her chosen life-work, and We doubt not that for one so true, There is this noble work to do, All feel confident she will not only be An ideal help in parish workff 4' But he shall have a cheerful home, She will order all things duly, When beneath his roof they come. Ellma may witmer THERE is a fair and stately Junior who is worthy of notice for several reasons. One is, that she never goes to History class unprepared. Immediately I hear a chorus of

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Glen Rock, Pa. She entered Irving in 'o4 as a member of the Freshman Class, and since that time has pursued her course with such diligence and faithfulness that she has won the re- spect and esteem of every one with whom she has come in contact. How proud we juniors feel that we can claim her as a member of our class. After graduating in the Elocution course, in which she is very proficient, she will, in all prob- ability, enter Emerson and complete her studies there. After that she will live at home, at least for a while, and teach the lads and lassies of Glen Rock. Alleine has many friends among the sterner sex, but as far as we know she has not centered her affections on any man. However, we have serious doubts as to what the future may bring forth, and really do not believe that she will remain at home for a very long time, because surely it is not in the course of human nature that this fair flower His born to blush unseenf' EUITICC 101356 'IDOIIHI' THERE is one in our class who has the name of being late where'er she goes. Can we guess who she is? Well, she is known as Tessie, or Tess, but better known in his- tory as N The late Miss Hollarf' Three years ago she came to Irving to pursue her studies and make music a specialty. She has been work- ing faithfully ever since and some day shall win great laurels for her reward. But this is not the only reason Tess came to Irving, for somehow she is very partial to York, and, of course, Mechanicsburg is much nearer than Allegheny to York. Bright idea, was it not? But York is not the only place to be considered, for there is Princeton, the only, only place to Tess. By the pins, pennants, pictures, etc., in her possession it is quite 104 evident she is loyal to this place, and no wonder, as there is a man Jack of all. I-Ie loves music, too, and is quite a pianist. Tess' greatest ambition is to be a musician. She will graduate from Irving next year, then will study at the New England Conservatory for at least three years. After leav- ing the Conservatory she returns to Irving and takes Miss Lowls place, as it will bring back sweet memories and will renew the acquaintance with York. In the meantime the Princeton man has almost de- cided to accept a position as director of music in Pitts- burg, when he hears of avacancy at Irving formerly oc- cupied by Mr. Harper. Considering everything he applies for the position and is fortunate in receiving it. Tess and the Princeton man are very happy to be so near each other. They are very successful in their teach- ing and are much liked by all the students. , Tess forgets York, and her only interest now is the Princeton man. At the end of the year they are united in marriage by a dear little minister in a Harrisburg Luth- eran church. Then they say farewell to Irving, and after a very delightful tour abroad they return to their active city and settle down in a pretty little house. 1katberine Jisingaman 1koIIer ONE of the characteristics of this young lady is her utter truthfulness, and her sturdy standing by her princi- ples. So that none of the class of IQO7 was surprised when she announced her life motto to be f'Take the goods the gods provide thee. Only once can we recall' her deviat- ing from the narrow path of truth, and that was when, after declaring to each of the class, to half of the faculty and to all her town friends that she wasn't going to the reception

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, . . . I voices: U Why, that s Alina Witmerf' Girls, you are rig it. And she would no more think of cuttingw history than of not being present at the February reception. Another reason for Alma's prominence is her un- equaled record as a heart-smasher. She has informed us that she is still fancy-free, but when a girl says When I hear the name of a certain young man a thrill runs through my inmost being, it is getting pretty serious, isn't it? After Alma has taught school for a year or two she will marry one of her numerous admirers and live happily ever after. flDElbCl lOlll66 Zullinger MABEL Louisa ZULLINGER, one of the most dignified and studious members of our illustrious class, was born in the year-well, perhaps we had better not tell the date 3 it might embarrass her, you know. But this much may be said, the stork that did the deed is dead long since. Little is known of her early life, but it is most generally under- stood that she was very fond of soothing syrup. During her first few months at Irving she was one of the silent members of the class, who always spokein stage whispers, but her real worth as a talker soon became ap- parent, and she proved to us that the tongue is mightier than the sword. She is not too perfect for perfectionf' but is L' painfully regular , in all her habits. She never does anything that is not dictated by the inner Zullinger, and hopes to lecture to the Y. M. C. A. in the future. Mabel is one of the few who toil and spin and get A's and wrinkles for her pains, but we like her because her face is round and her smile is always sunny. 106 4' E93 Q:Htl36I'll16 5t6ll1ll1Q6l' i H Not free from faults nor yet too vain to mend. -Pope. is the keynote to the character of our President, Eva Cath- erine Steininger. Eva is pretty, charming and vivacious, full of fun, and yet 'K albeit of such dignity. She is accom- plished , if once you hear her play you'll remember it to your last day. And her singing-what would the Chapel choir do Without her? With such a personality what a brilliant future will hers be! f After finishing at Irving she will return to her native city QFD and prepare to bid farewell to all her girlhood, friends, for has not her fate been long decided? I-Iasn't she told us all year she is going to live in Washington? But then last year she thought she'd be a preacher's wife, but then that dream was so Kurtz, to use her favorite language. Well, she will live in Washington, and be a happy, useful wife, and Bill will say she is A perfect woman, nobly planned, To warn, to comfort and command. KIDHPQ lDit'giI1iEl lktautb Smith IN the year IQ26 I started to India with a missionary. On the journey he talked much about the minister and his wife, who labored in the field we were going to visit. He said that the rnissionaryls wife was the sweetest woman he had ever met, and that her work among the people had been unparalleled in its success. Kindness was her chief charm, and many a poor man told how she had fed and clothed him when he was in great distress. I was naturally very anxious to see this woman, and was overjoyed to learn she was to meet us at the wharf. We ar- rived there in due course of time, and much was my disap- pointment when we found she had not yet arrived. But after a few minutes they came, and I was very much surprised to