Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1916 volume:

VOLUME I A Compilation of Certain Events and Phases of Life at West Tennessee State Normal School as Chronicled by the Senior Class CONTENTS Foreword 9 Dedication Staff 7 Academic l uildinti; § State ] oard of Education 9 Faculty ] I Familiar Scenes [i Seniors ]4 Poem — Oiiportunity 34 Juniors 38 Academic Classes 41 Columns Staff ' 50 S(jcieties 52 Inter-Normal Debaters 54 Clubs 55 Athletics 75 Relijiious ()r,e:ani ations 85 Knocks 91 I ' tUJi CQ 3Co Foreword S the editorial staff of the iirst volume of DeSoto we take infinite pleasure in suhmittin , herewith for your approval this hook as the result of our efforts. ' l he editing of an Annual presents untold difficulties. This is especially true when there are no precedents hy which to he guided, antl no fcn ' mer volumes at hand for helpful and convenient reference. Our entire efforts have been directed towards the writintj; of a vcjlimie whicli would he distinctively oriL:;inal, expressive of the school ' s spirit, and yet confoini to the standards which p ' eceilent has shown to he most acceptable in an Annual. We can not too earnestly ur;j;e upon all the necessity for remembennLi; that the humor and satire of this book is wholesome and not purposely malign. In sending forth this Annual, we should like to sa that we do not lielieve it to be perfect. We can only say that w itii our limitations, this work is presenteil as the most complete expression of the school and its work that we found it possible to compile. Payr ,? fT% Page jj. Wo f o}jn OTillarb Mvi ttv Cl)i0 C?olumc 10 IRespcctfuIIy DcDicatcD P uje 5 Page 6 DeSoto Staff SiCNA L. CRrHFIELD Edltor- ' in-Chlcf J. Klmbrough Rutland issociatc Kditor JoHX H. Ghorge S icial E Iitor BUSINESS MANAGEMENT William D. Mims Business Manaiicr W. G. Robinson Ailvcrtisina MtinmsL 7 ART STAFF Martha Shelb ' Art Editor Charlie Mae Hogue ] ArdeNxNE Hinson } Associdtc Editors C. H. Wilson J FINANCE COMMrriTE Sewall Cooi ' ER Ruth Holt W. E. Wilson Page 7 mi Academic Building P(i( r S A State Board of Education Hox. P. L. Harxhd, Chdiniuin Clarksville Hon. C. C Hanson, Alcmpliis Hon. H. a. Luck Nashville Hon. M. H. Gamble Maryville Hon. C). L. McMahon Newport Hon. C. B. Ijams Jackson Hon. J. H. Bwer Huntinii;don Hon. L. A. LicoN . Carthage Hon. W. L. Gentry ' Jefferson City State Superintendent S. W. Sherrfl, T -( ' rtrv, . . . Nashville Page Q Page 10 AND OFFICERS John Willard Brister, A. M., President . . . Editc-dtioii ' Thomas Billingsley Loggins, A. M., Dean . . ALi Iu lafics ViLLiAM E. Vaughan, A. ] I E islisli Willie C. Johnson, A. B Latin PriI ' STia ' Hartwell Manning, A. AJ., . Physics a i I (icoiiniphy Helen Buquo. B. S Home Econoniics Caleb Perry Patterson, A. M History HanoR a. Webb, A. M Chemistry John Madison Watters, H. S., . . Coninicnidl Dvpartnuiit f ,T 1x7 A Ti M (III It id Truiniii ' ' jiiiil Clyde Hubert Wilson, A. B r - 1.11 .■ {Director of Atlilctics Mary Pettus Thomas, A. M . Modem Laii ii(i,!ic Herer Br ' ce Cummings, 15. A Kduccition ■ Lillian Dodd, B. S., . . . . Jssistant in Home Econoini-cs Adeline Bartlett, M. A issistnnt in Knf lii h Marie McCoR.M ACK Drtiiciin; und U ' ritin ' May Cannon Sneed, M. A., BioIo [y T ,, . f, 1-, {PliYSiral Training and L DA KoBiiRTSON Caldwell, A. B., . . „ ■, ,■ a. ■ {I uIjIic opcakinr; Hubert E. Uenison, A. B., . . . . Assistant in History C. W. Davis, I L S. A., A.i ncnlturc Lela Pritchett, A. M Primary Education Wharton S. Jones, A. M Assistant in Matlicmatics FraziI ' R Hood. Ph. D P.ducation A. S. Lee. A. M Education J. F. Zimmerman, j L A History C. W. Culpepper, i L S. A Bio oi y ViRGINLA Proctor, A. M issistant ill Pn ' disli L. C. Austin AHisic Mrs. S. a. MynDERS Librarian Mrs. L. C. Austin Piano J. A. Cotten Bursar Liz All NoRMENT ALttron Mrs. Sarah Perkins Llonsckccpcr R. B. Cash, . . . Sn fcrintcndcnt of Grounds and Buildings Page II I ' aar 12 Page ? Senior Class Poem When life is young, and liearts are free from care, i o live is joy, to long for is to gain. While dawns the Future with its promise fair, Like stars, the pleasures of the past must wane. To moidd with care the plastic minds of youth; in guide their thoughts, their hahits, and desires; To fill their hearts with love for right and truth, And light within ambition ' s noblest fires. Not what we were, but what we yet may be; Not what we couKl, but what we can and wil The woven past has cohjrs fair to see, But now the masterpiece our looms must iill. To let no day in iiUeness depart; To lose no chance to offer help and cheer; And daily ease some overburdened heart. Or light with hope some pathway dark and drear. I ' o weave a web whose tints will glow anil gleam With goKlen threads ot helpful w (jrds and deeds; A v eb whose pattern and whose central theme Are work and ser ' ice for our countr ' ' s needs. To find enjoyment and supreme delight In e ery inoment of the passing day, Forever mindful that the darkest night To fairest dawn at length must ield its swav. Such noble ends the surest means employ; J ut Hith can learn, and knowledge is the power That, daily gained, has made the past a joy. And w ith success will crown each coming hour. RowENA Young. Pai e 14 (( Evolution of the Class of ' 16 GKS and a,2;es aj2;o, it seems, when the vvorUI was ()unii;; so yovinL!;. in fact, that the infant stars shone upon a wondrous passinsj; of embryonic ;:;reatness and all happenin js uere new and there was nothing (ihl under the sun, a great process was under way. Tliis process was the Evolution of the Senior Class of IQJb. In the first stage of growth we have five protoplasms of intel- lected capacity of the first year rank left to us. This first ;uon, was marked also by some twenty odil specimens which, varying too much from the original type, have htng since become extinct. We table and remember these cium ' ous products as 3A ' s. Character- istics of a lowdy creeping nature have marked these tiny, though im.portant atoms of hvmianity, e ' en through the ages past. Another turn in the wheel of time. Another sweep of new environment and another age of growth has been passeil through. Then, as 4A ' s, we find new habits, new propensities and new functions, emphasized in the makings of this group of imjiroved members. Mental as well as physical evolution was gaining head- way, and HI the Laborator of the Past, a special work of honor labels these as the famous missing link, and awards were made in the form of 4A certificates. Coming to us then, arose another cycle in the history of the class. Through a series of natural selectif)ns and still more radical variations, new elements combined to form the third stage of this evolutionary process. Social evolution became more marked and the great epoch of the trip on the Idlewild served only to prove how strong and of what extent this social influence was to charac- terize our history from then on. Hut now the sun has reached its zenith; civilization has won its own through the vast struggle with obstructions and adverse stumbling blocks in the form of tests, exams, term papers, etc. The pinnacle is reached ! The fame of the ages is ours! All our struggles for existence, all our past experiences combine to form the glory of the present. And now we stand accepting the crown, which marks us as finished protlucts of a marvelous process of educational e ' olution. We are Normal Seniors, and we wield the sceptre of a Normal School Diploma. We shout the challenge to the winds of all the future ages, defying them to prcjduce a greater protluct than we ourselves. Elizabeth Wormele ' S ' , ' 16, IJisforhui. Patic 5 ' IRGIN ' IA BRISTER M rm f iis. Tftirj. - A M, President, ' 16; Cecretarv, 15 Treasurer, ' 14; President Suffrage Club, ' 16 Athletic Association; Tennis Club. Sh e possessed many charms, among tliem Harry M. vX-ixocK K fv-villc, Trnn. S. A. M. ; Captain baseball Team, Fcctball Team, ' 15; V. M. C. A. ' 16; the excellent-tbing-in-women type of voice. A is not only a burner when it comes to ladies, but a brilliant baseball star of inuch lenown.. Ona Lee Blair M rm pins , Trim. - A M, ' 16. in unspeakable spirit stands the West. beauty and (jirl from m supreme the Ciolden Wddiedk. Page 1 6 Bessie Mae Clements M iinjiiid , Venn. K A :i; V. M. C. A. Her laugh aiuiuunceti her corning. Seweli, Cooper Memphis, Tcini. lirepioacliable stands our noble liistoriai VVerDiVA Coleman RalcKjh. ' Venn. i; A M; Tennis Club. The Doctor. fi::3-; rcKjc ij Lucille Copelaxd 1 1 rndrrsoji, Tciin. K A :i; N V. C. A.; Te i Club. Ever valiant in the iiursuit of A-plus. SiGNA L. Crihfiei.d Ripley, Trim. A i I, Treasurer, ' 15; President, ' 16; . . C. A.; Editor-in-Chief Annual; Social Reporter to Coluinns; Athletic Association; Glee Clul). Marianne Crofton ' M r np tis, Trnn. - A M, Censor, ' 15; Athletic Association. ]_)ear to all who knew her; lo ' etl 1 ' all v. ' ho dared to. Her (|uality of humor was not strained, but the truly great never lack proper esteem. r«o «r«£ Pne cH Parte iS Linos E. Davis Camden, ' Frnii. Athletic Association; I ' eniiis Club; Y. M. C. A.; S. A. M. Vice-President, ' 16; Ha eiiall Varsity, ' 15- ' 16. Yon Cassius — Erie Deen I l cm f is, Tcnn. 2 A M ; President Junior Class; Athletic Association; (}lee Club; Inter-Societv De- bater, ' 15; Senior Class Prophet. She thaid, I tlon ' t lithp. J. B. Davidson Dyer, Tenii. F. D. S. Secretary, ' 15; President, ' 15; Critic, ' 16; Social Editor Columns Staff, ' 15; lUisiness Manager, ' 15- ' 16; Tennis Club Pres- itlent, ' 16; Y. M. C. A. President, ' 16; Pres- ident (.iibson County Club, ' 16. What is a book-store without J. R.? P(U e IQ Thelma Enochs Memphis, Tcnn. Y. ' . C. A.; Athletic Association. The clever tiebater, the diligent historian, and the motlest teacher, is without parallel. John Harold CiEORGE M I ' m l his , Trim. S. A. M. Secretary, ' 14; ' ice-Presitlent, ' 15; President, ' 16; Special Editor Aiuuial ; Reporter to Columns. Cieoree Ade has nothing on him. .jErirude Fritchey Rfi ' mp iis, Tcnn. Athletic Association; Jiuiior Class Secre- tar , ' 15 ; - A M Censor, ' IS. Sure it is that CJertrude ' s heart has taken its Hisiht to Collierville. Page 20 Ruth Holt Milan, Tciui. K A 2, Secretary, ' 15; Y. W. C. A. Cabi- net, ' 16; Athletic Association; Tennis Club; Member Ways and Means Committee of Annual Staff; Gibson Countv Club. Alice Hazen Memphis , Tcnn. She was not found wanting in gray matter or what it took to get by. Bess Henderson Bells, Term. 2 A M; Y. W. C. A. President, ' 1S- ' 16; Cabinet, ' 14- ' 16; Athletic Association; Tennis Club; Member Board of Control Tennis Club, ' 15- ' 16. Firm in all things. Bess is great on preparedness — she knows every turn of the road to a man ' s heart. WHICH or E ! Page 21 Charles A. Johntston Memphis, Tcnn. Lo(|uaciousness may not be all, but he be- lieved it was darn near all. Mrs. Pearl Spight Kellar Memphis, Tcnn. Y. V. C. A. Full inanv a gem — Paul Isbell Troy, Tcnn. F. D. S., Vice-President, ' 15; Vice-Presi- dent, ' 16; President, ' 16; V. M. C. A., Treas- urer, ' i3- ' 15; Vice-President, ' 16; Laboratory Assistant in Physics, ' 14- ' 16; Tennis Club; Athletic Association. Red hair is more to be desired than gay gid- diness, and a laboratory to a lover ' s retreat. LIBR| H ' Page Helen Livingstone Hroroisvilli ' , T run. Y. V. C. A., ' 15- ' 16. Why say more — yes, she lived up to it. J. N. M AN LEY Mciiina. Tcnit. F. D. S., Secretar ' , ' 13; President, ' 14; Inter-Normal l ebater, ' 14- ' ] 5; lnter-Societ Debater, ' 14- ' ! 5; Y. M. C. A.; Tennis Club; Athletic Association. In oratorv and in debating;, Cicero had nothing on him. Daisy Fred Kirk Memphis, Tcnii. A M, Treasure! ' , ' 13; Secretary, ' 14; Vice-Presitlent, ' 15; President, ' 15; Sei ' .geant- at-Arms, ' 16; Y. W. C. A., ' 13- ' 14; I ' reas- Lirer ' 15- ' l6; Suffrage Club Secretary, ' 16; Tennis Club Secretary, ' 16; Athletic Associ- ation. Daisv is the e:cpression of s.veetness, sym- pathy ' and love. Viujc 3 W ' ll.I.IAM DiUGUID MiMS M cm plus. Trim. S. A. M. Secretai- -Treasurer, ' 14; Vice- President, ' 15; President, ' 15; Senior Class President, ' 16; Business Manager Annual; Board of Athletic Control. Nellie Marrs Dyrr, Trim. Y. Y. C. A. She ' s not nearly so martial as her cogno- men indicates. Walter McClellan Mem f Ills, Trim. His features bore the stamp of influence. classic A great leader, a true friend, a genius, a great lover — of Prince Albert. ' UT PO Page 24. Willie E. Marshall Eldridgc, Tcnn. K A 2; Glee Club; Y. W. C. A.; Suffrage Club; Athletic Association. Loyalt} was her strong point. s J ' VV. G. Robinson M iddlctou, Tcnn. F. D. S. Chaplain, ' 16; Critic, ' 16; Ten- nis Club; Athletic Association; Advertising Manager of Annual. If one lives long he must observe; to observe is to know — therefore, I know. Mary Elizabeth Frothro ] [ cmpliis, Tcnn. S A M; Athletic Association; Treasurer Suffrage Club. She coulil s how Circe a thing or two. A 6 C Page 2 Barney Rogers Dc atur-villc, Tenn. F. !). S. ; V. M. C. A.; Baseball Team, ' 13- ' 16; Track Team, ' 15; Football Team, ' 15. Sometimes pure f old seeks hidintj places more elusi -e than ijolcl itself. James Kimbrough Rutland Jr. Memphis, Tenn. S. A. M. Treasurer, ' 15; Secretary, ' 16; Athletic Association Treasurer, ' 16; Scriib Baseball Team, ' 14; Treasurer Senior Class; Associate Editor Annual Staff. Oenius is often hidden behind modest ' , but a lo ' ei- is iie er unheralded. Clifford P. Roland Essary Springs, Tenn. F. D. S. Chaplain, ' 15; Secretary, ' 16; . M. C. A.; Reporter to Columns; Athletic Associatiiu) ; Orcliestra and Banil ; Inter- Xormal Debater, ' 16. Brains, lirilliancs ' , Bombasticism, now nbide these three, but the hnidest of these is tlie latter. [MroutOADVisf ,ry£Ry 0 yE Page 26 -r r-3X S= Harvey A. Simmons Gales, Tcnn. F. n. S. Vice-President, ' 16; Reporter to Anmial; Orchestra; V. M. C. A. Ethel Ci.are Smith Batfs-viUc, Miss. K A :i; V. M. C. A.; President iVIississippi Club. ' ll.LI AM A. Smith Bni!is-Lii( . Trnn. S. A. M. Vice-President, ' 14; V. M. C. A.; Athletic Association. All that he sought lie found — why diti lie overlook the girls? An ai ' dent enthusiast of the light fan- tastic. Fond of eating; fond of talking; fend of sleeping; — alas! can all have been saiil? Fa ji ' 2; Annie Strong .-It oka, Tenn. A. M.; Y. W. C. A. When you have notliing to say, say it. Pansy Strong Atoka, Tenn. 2 A. M. ; Y. M. C. A.; Tennis Club; Cap- tain Senior Basket Ball Team. There must be somethina; in a name. CoRiNNE Still Senatoh ' ia, Miss. K A President, ' 15; Secretary-Treasurer Y. W. C A. Cabinet; Secretary and Treas- urer Mississippi Club; Reporter to Columns, ' 16; Athletic Association. Her features did good team work. . H Paffe 28 DoNiE Lee White Broiuns ' Villr, Tfnu. - A. M. Seci-etar_v, ' 15; Censor, ' 15; Vice- President, ' 16; Secretary Y. W. C. A.; Ath- letic Association; Tennis Club; Editor-in- Chief Columns. Quiet surpassing beauty proved a kev to populnritN ' and to the hearts of others. J. C. Taylor A danisvillr. Teiui. F. D. S. President, ' 16; Athletic Associa- tion; Y. M. C. A.; Tennis Club. As I was just saying to my wife, it too late to learn. IS never Alice Tatum Barilrtl, Tcitii. Tennis Club. Tidus Achates. Page 2Q 3S — u-,?- Vi « • - aa.ta EvFi.YN Wise Jiiiksoii, Tcnn. K A :i; Y. C. A. Treasurer, ' 16; Teiiiiis Club. Her name was a gift ' .vhich caused the lui- khdwu to totter, but caused tlie class to wonder. V. E. Wilson Martin, Tcnn. V. M. C. A.; F. D. S. Critic, ' 16; Athletic Association; tjlee Ckdi; Tennis Board of Control, ' 16; a s and Means Committee Annual Staff; Reporter to Columns. If his was the path to learnino;, he found no footsteps to guide liim. Mal Butler Wilkins Memphis , Tcnn. 2AM; Tennis Club; Basket Ball T 14; Athletic Association. eam. U ' itli malice for none and a smile for all. M.S. C HA A-Cf Page JO RovvENA Young M fin phis. Trim. -AM; Senior Class Poet. Poeta est nata. Elizabrth Worm El. ey M nil l liis, Tenu. K A i; President, ' 16; Vice-President, ' 14; V. W. C. A. Cabinet, ' 15; Tennis Club; Athletic Association; Social 1-Alitor Columns, ' 15; Joke Editor Columns, ' 16; Orchestra; Senior Class Historian. ViDA Yarbrough Trriiion, Triiii. K A Presitlent, ' 16; Oibson Countv Club; ■. W. C. A. A devout Senior. And laughter hoidinij; both his sitles. ' VG Patjc .,v Mrs. Stone Memphis, Tcnn. A name may even betray those living today. Opie Mulherron Mercer, Tenn. Let us pray, and when ve have finished, we will discuss, Why is a man. Page 32 Fantasy June, ' 16. Oj all the myriad moods of mind That through thr soul romr thronginy. If hie h one ivas e ' er so dear, so kind, So beautiful, as Longing ' E evening in the early part of last October, 1 was sittinfj; by an open window, gazing on the splendor of a dving day. Tlie sun was just shedding his last rays on the eartli, anti was tingeing everything with pink and gold. From contemplating this ever-wonderful, ever-recurring scene, my mind wandered to the Senior Class of the W ' est Tennessee Normal School, and its prospects for the future. Very often, after revelling in the far-away fields of fancy for an indefinite length of time, we sud- denly awake to find ourselves no wiser than before, but still with the same longing desire to know the actual state of our future existence. It was so with me. At that moment, I desired nothing so much as to know just what future successes awaited ever intli idual member of our class. With these thoughts on ms ' mind, I fell asleep, and had a very unusual dream: From apparently ' nowhere, a deep, rich voice slowly spoke: If thou wouldst know the futLire destinies of thy class mates, then look at the stars! ' ondering at this strange message, I turned my eyes toward the stars — myriads of which seemed to twinkle and beckon to me. My astonishment knew no bounds when all the largest stars in tiie heavens slowly came together, until they formed one large, pure water lily in shape. 1 was dazed; I knew not what to do. I only felt impelled to find a large, beautiful water-lily. With this thought urging me forward, I started out in the deepening twilight for a walk. The familiar scenes began to grow confused, and it seemed to me that I was wending my way from the every-day scenes of life to the mysterious realms of Fairy- land. On my way I nassed through an immense grove, inhabited by a countless number of sylvan songsters, at the further side of which was a beautiful lake. In the ver center of the lake I could dimly discern a flower, and in my anxiety to get it, I secured a tiny boat moored nearby, and rowed out to it. It proved to be a rare white water-liK. While I was admiring the beaut - and grandeur of this fair blossom, I suddenly saw, emerging from its depths of purity, a tiny little butterfly, more beautiful than an - I had ever seen, with silken wings of purple and green and crimson and gold. After it had left its flower home, it was immedi- ately transformed into a human being, and waving a tiny wand three times over my head, it informed me that whatever wish I might have, would be granted. Fearing that m - little fair should vanish, I immediately told him that my fondest wish was that I might roll back the curtain that separates the present from the future and see the 1916 Class of W. T. S. N. ten years hence. Immediately we began an invisible flight through space, and ere I was aware, we were standing in full view of an immense battlefield. Shot and shell were flying fast, the cannon ' s roar was heard from all sides, and indeed, the entire firmainent seemed to be shaking under the intense impression of heavy artiller . Hour after hour the fight had continued, until finally Japan ' s once resplendent army could be seen retreating over the bodies of the dead and dving. After the smoke of battle had lifted, we could easily see the Amrican Flag, waving triumphantly over the battlefield. Passing along through the field of the slain we came face to face with the commander of the American troops — Brigadier-General Linos Davis, whose name had that day been written in letters of gold on the heart of every loyal American citizen. Further up, on the brow of a hill, we saw Dr. William D. Mims accomplishing the greatest results of the day. He was being ably assisted by two American Red Cross nurses — Misses Corinne Still and Pansy Strong. This compe- tent coterie had already saved many lives, atui cheered the hearts of American soldiers who were dying far from everything that they held most dear. Fleeing from the horrible scenes of war and bloodshed, we next found ourselves in the Louvre, at Paris. We were surrounded by the most artistic masterpieces ever created by mortal hands. Among the pictures of the season which were being most talked about were those of a young American artist, Mr. Kimbrough Rutland, who hatl created a new Ameri- can Ciirl. Passing on to another department of this building, we found ourselves in the midst of the most perfect forms, figures, and statues of all descriptions. The one which jileased me most, however, was a Page SS statue of CJeorge Washington, cut from marble. Upon inciuiry, I found that the sculptor of this marvelous statue was (as the French ha e it) Mademoiselle Dais e Kirke. Then I remembered that she must have gotten her first inspiration from the sand tables of Norma! School. Next, ve found ourselves in Chicago, and, since I have always been deeplx ' interested in schools and the mental development of oung minds, we determined to inspect the educational system of that city. We were first directed to the offices of the President of the Board of Education, Mr. Se- vall Cooper, who assured us that the jiresent flourishing condition of the city schools was due wholly to their young superintendent, Miss Donie Lee ' hite. We had the pleasure of a few minutes ' conversation with Miss ' hite herself, who was just as beautiful, just as calm and capable as I had remembered her to be in the old Normal School days. It was from Miss White that we learned that New York was very much excited over the in •ention of a new methoti of handling children. It had been tried out for the past five years, and was destined to revolu- tionize the whole kindergarten. I was delighted to hear that the origi- nator of this unique system was a Southern woman — Miss Virginia Brister, who was, at the age of twenty-eight, an acknowledged authority on Child Life in all its phases. While we were still in Chicago, passing up Wabash Avenue, we stopped at the Auditorium to see what was said to be the greatest play of the season. As the heroine came on for the first time, I could hardly believe my eyes. But no, I could not be mistaken, for those daintv steps, and coquettish eyes could belong to no one else but Miss Mary Prothro. I had eyes for no one else for fifteen vhole minutes, but another shock was yet in store for me. ' hen the hero first came on the stage, I recog- nized Mr. Charles Johnston. These artists played their respective roles in truly wonderful fashion, but what else could be expected? For they received their fii ' st training at Normal School. Waving liis wand again, my fairy companion transported us to Wash- ington, the home of our government. As we walked up the steps of the national capitol, whom, should we meet but LT. S. Senator from Tennessee, the Honorable J. C. Taylor! Anxious as we were to learn of mutual acfjuaintances, our conversation soon drifted around to our June ' 16 Class. I was happy indeed to hear that Mr. Barney L. Rogers was one of the most successful retail merchants in Washington. I was also told that Mr. J. N. Manley owned the largest, most motlern picture show in ' ashi gton. I thought that we needed some more amusement, anyway, so I suggested that we patronize this show. My companion readilv agreed, so we soon found ourselves in a most elegantly furnished build- ing. The leading picture for the day was a five-reel play entitled Love. When the cast of characteis was thrown on the screen I was struck bv a strangely familiar name: Ona Blair Lee. Sure enough, when the heroine was introduced, I found that it was little Onalee Blair, who far outstripped Mary Pickford at her best. While et in ' asllington. I chanced to pick up the most widely read ' ashington paper. Of course I turned to the Society columns at once, and the first article to catch my eye was: Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Wise announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their beautiful daughter, Evelyn, to , etc. Goodness! that was a sliock ! Somehow 1 had never associated the idea of matrimony with an ' of our class. Turn- ing further through the paper, I saw where Miss Signa Crihfield, noted educator, writer and lecturer, would deliver an address that evening on Feminism, Its Present, and Its Future. The account went on to say that Miss Crihfield was the most polished orator, as well as one of the most gifted, on the American platform. I did not in the least doubt the statement. Later in the da ' , while taking a little walk, I met Miss Elizabeth Wormeley. She told ine that after leaving Normal School, she had become very much interested in the study of Law. Slie continued her law career until at that time she was Prosecuting Attorney for the State of Tennessee. She had just been to Cambridge, where she delivered the commencement address to the graduating class. Harvard was turning out one liundred and fifty graduates, every one of whom seemed to be especially proud of the Instructor in Mathematics, Prof. Harvey Simmons, who had written several books on his subject. Miss Wormeley told us that while in Cambridge, she was rosally entertained in one of the most elegant homes in America. Its mistress was formerly Miss Ruth Holt, but now the gracious wife of A. B. Ranshaw, the Cambridge millionaire. While Miss Wormeley was at her home, Mrs. Ranshaw had entertained with a musicale, at vhich the world-famed ' pianist, Miss Lucille Copeland, was presented. I was also interested to know that Miss Rowena Young favored the guests with a few of her poems, several volumes of which had already been published. Miss Young seemed to be a truly inspired poet, and, according to her friends, was destined, in time, to become poet laureate of America. In the midst of this most interesting discussion of Auld Lang Syne, I was suddenly snatched awav by mv little fairy, and carried across the sea to Berlin, Germany. Right in the mitlst of the educational district, we met Professor Gerwig, the world-wide authority on vocational education. He was enthusiastic in his praises of three voung American men who were specializing along the line of Vocational Guidance. Upon incjuiry, we founti that these men were Mr. J. B. Davidson, Mr. C. P. Roland, anil Mr. W. E. Wilson. These yoLmg men were soon to return to America and take up their life work in Philailelphia, Boston, and San Francisco, respectively. Going a little further, we came upon a great building of some sort. I ' pon inquiry we found that a base ball game was just about to be played within. Delighted beyond words at the prospect of viewing something so thoroughly American as a base ball game, we hastened to go in. My delight knew no bounds when I learned that it was our own Boston Red Sox, world champions, who were, at that time, touring Europe. Pat c 34 We learned tliat the whole team really moved and had its being around one figure, Harry Aycock, the most brainy, consistent pitcher in the world. He had hurled his team to the championship in his own league and had then won two out of five games in the series against the National New York Giants. While looking at the game, we had our attention called to the greatest living scientist of the day. He had done more, through his discoveries, to revolutionize the art of medicine and surgery than any other. I thought that something about his shining head looked familiar, and, sure enough, we found that it was really Paul Isbell. Next, we found ourselves in London. Everyone seemed to be in a perfect wdiirl of excitement. As we were swept along with the crowd, we came face to face with Misses Annie Strong, and Opie Mulherron, who were devoting their lives to social work, and philanthropical pusuits in the heart of London. They had already done much to alleviate the sufferings of the unfortunate, and had on foot a scheme which they said would revolutionize the world ' s whole social system. Finally, in the midst of the throng, we found ourselves in London ' s greatest opera house. In the confusion that always accompanies such gatherings, a young lady suddenly appeared on the stage. As she began to sing the part of Lucia, in Lucia di Lammermoor, I recognized in the figure before me the renowned singer, Ethel Clare Smith. While still in London, we visited one of the greatest libraries in the world. We found the librarian to be Miss Mai Wilkins, who knew everything there was to be known, almost, about books. While we were engaged in conversation with her, she told us that one of the wittiest, most entertaining books she had ever read was the latest work by the great American Humorist, John Harold George, whose fame was rapidly becoming world-wide. We next visited CMiina, and while talking with her ruler concerning the different interests of his country, he informed us that no single person or organization had done so much for his country as a small band of American missionaries: Mrs. Pearl Keller, and Misses Vida Varbrough, Willie Marshall and Bessie Mai Clements. The names of these young women had been written in loving adoration on the hearts of all his grateful subjects. I was delighted beyond measure when I found that we were back in America again, in our sister state, Mississippi. We found ourselves on a very large delta plantation, where all kinds of green growing things were to be seen. Upon inquiry, we found that it belonged to Misses Nellie Marrs and Helen Livingstone, who had specialized in scientific farming, and were great successes in their line of work. Of course we immediately called at their home to see them. While there, I carelessly picked up a book, called ' Tood, Its Value, and How to Prepare It. I was a little surprised to find that the writers of the book were Misses Gertrude Fritchey, and Bess Henderson, who, our hostesses assured us, had done more for the promotion of Pure Food Laws, and General Sani- tation Measures, than any one else had ever before done. From Mississippi we went to Atlanta, Georgia. In the very center of the business part of town stood a business-like building of red brick, which, a passing garrulous old gentleman assured us, had done more to promote happiness and prosperity throughout Georgia than anything or anybody else. It was a very high-class matrimonial agency establishment which was ably managed by Mr. W. G. Robinson. Passing by the open door of a ciuircli, I was arrested ' by the magnifi- cent tones of Lohengrin ' s edding March. Being absolutely unable to stay away from a wedding being enacted so close to me, I slipped in, and sat down quietly in one of the back pews. I found that the bride was none other than my old friend, Thelma Enochs, who was being married to one of the hantlsoinest blonds I had ever seen. No one seemed to be at all surprised that the ceremony was being most impressively said by a lady minister! And, yes — why, it really was Miss Alice Hazen! Much as I should like to have lingered on that scene, my companion brought me back again to Memphis. Somewhat wearied from our long journey, we went into a most elegantly appointed tea room to refresh ourselves. As I was admiring the tasty, dainty furnishings of the restful place, the owners themselves came up, and I was overjoyed to recognize mv old friends, Misses Werdna Coleman, and Alice Tatum. They were at this time among the wealthiest and most influential of Memphis ' citizens, thanks to their unusual business ability. As we rested here, I suppose my fairy thought that I was growing anxious about myself, for he relieved my mind at once by telling me that I would be a confirmed old maid, live in a palatial home inherited from a rich aunt (a possession -which 1 certainly did not know I had) and be perpetually surrounded by plenty of cats, poodle dogs, and parrots. The feature that most interested me in all my wanderings was the plan for a reunion of our June ' 16 Class the following year, to be held in old Normal School, where we could once again meet and greet each other, and receive the good wishes of our former teachers, and our honored President. Glancing up suddenly from my reverie, I found that my little fairy had gone; and, as I slowly made my way back to the real activities of school life, the words of the poet came to my mind: You may Inrak, you may shatter, the -vase if you icill, But the scent of the roses remains there still. Erie Mae Deen. Page .?5 (0pportunitp THE do me wronu; who say I come no more When (jnce I knock and fail to find you in; For e ' ery day I stand outside your door. And hill you wake, and rise U) hixlit and in. ' 7I| M[AIL not for precious chances passed away; Weep not for golden ages on the w ane ! Each night I hurn the records of the day — At sunrise every soul is horn again ! If AL (jH like a hoy at splendors that have sped, To vanished joys he hlind and deaf and dumh My judgments seal the dead past with its dead, But never hind a moment vet to come. IT HOUGH deep in mire, wring not your hands and weep ; I lend my arm to all who sa ' I can! No shame-faced outcast ever sank so deep. But yet might rise and be again a man! lOST thou hehold thy lost youth all aghast? Dost reel from righteous Retrihution ' s hlow ? Then turn from blotted archives of the past. And find the future ' s pages white as snow. (7t RE thou a mourner? Rouse thee from thy spell ; Art thou a sinner? Sins may be forgiven; Each morning gives thee wings to tfee from hell. Each night a star to guide thy feet to heaven. — Walter Miilonc. Page 6 Page S7 Pcuje 38 Junior Class Roll Colors: Roydl Purple and Gohl. Flower: Hold. Motto: Facto non T ' crho. OFFICERS Arthur Worley President Louise Durham J ' icc-Prrsidcnt Leonora NuvOLINI Treasurer Ruth Simmons Secretarv Winnie V. Tlirner Annual Representative Julian Jones Reporter to Cohmins Virginia SeagRAVES Mana er Junior Basket Ball Team Bell, Ella B. Bicknell, Nad a Bishop, Lillian Blount, Margaret Branson, Lacy Barron, M. D. Cargill, Margerite Crawford, ] L rtha Davis, Tommy Draper, Mary Fish, Mary E. Frank, A. DeWitt Faulkner, Willie I Lae Griffin, Catherine Groover, Gussie Hollingsworth, Nannie M. Herd, Catherine HiNSON, Ardenne HiNTON, JaNIE Harpole, Paschall Harmon, Emma Mae Hagler, Luneita Johnson, Ruth Johnson, Cm a Kabakoff, Ethyl King, Frances Kelly, Annie Lowenh.4upt, Grace Lightfoot, Virginia jMurray, Gertrude Moffatt, Rubye Matthews, Bernice Maitland, Lottie Parrot, Clifton Patton, Ruth Pierce, Ianthus Powell, Sarah Rawles, Electra Sherrod, Anna Segraves, Virginia Simmons, Lola Snowden, Lorene SuMROw, Orah Deane Scott, Nell Scott, Rebecca Steele, Gerald Strong, Ralph Simmons, George Stinson, Ruth Slatter, Helen Taylor, ALarian Tomlinson, Pina Waldauer, PIenry W ' att, Wava Weber, Martha Walker, Allene Yancey, Lottie Lee Young, Rebecca Walsh, Charles White, Vivian Page jo The Junior Class HE Junior Class of 101 S-] ) 1 ( , has a record to U-a ' c behind it that fills our hearts with pritle. ' llie Junior Class entered into the various school organi- zations with an energetic spirit and a firm determi- nation to w in in e er thinLi;. This enerj etic spirit reachetl its hii hest point when, in the election of a representative of the Columns Staff, the class was divitied into two factions. This faction was finally settled hy the Faculty antl the Jimior Class — ever ready to prove their lo alty in the presence of the entire school — buried the hatchet with uKJSt appr(jpriate ceremony. The Junior Class has taken the lead in athletics — winnirv the championship of the school in the basket ball jz unes. The Junior Class has taken the lead in social affairs, ami once a month has met in a social way to enjoy the sw eet interchange of class comradeship. The Junior Class has taken a lead in the literary held, and has furnished many interesting pro.urams for the Chapel liour. Deeds, not words, is in truth the recognized motto of the Junior Class. Let there be no inscription upon the tomb of the Junicu ' Class; let no man write for us an epitaph ; no man can write our epitaph. Dear Juni(jr Class, your brilliance permeates the entire school; to you all eyes are turnetl. And why shouliin ' t they be? Are you not the pride of the Faculty, the envy of the Seniors, the ideal towards which the lower classes secretly aspire — the one class by w hich the Normal School is ]iroud to be known — the embodiment of all that is wise and good in the school? Who is it that has excelled in school work? ' Fhe sturdy Junior Class. Who is it that has entered into the school spirit with an interest and vigor that would put the teachers to shame? ' Fhe loyal Junior Class. Who is it that bo(jsts the school at all times and places? ' Fhe faithful Junior Class. Who is it that lauyhs while otliers frown? ' Fhe happy Junior Class. Where are the pretty girls and gallant boys found? In the dear old Junior Class. Ah! happy indeed is the school that can boast of such a class that can appreciate its virtues. Here ' s a health jor the jittiirc, ti si j;h for the past — If ( loi ' e. ive renieiiiher. ice ho e to the Itist : .hid for (ill the hare lies fhtit the eilintni ies hol l . 11 liile iL ' e ' ve yoi t i i i our Inurts, ice edit never j roic old. Page 40 I ' lit c 41 4A Class A [otto: a lit Caesar. A lit Nii Iiis. Colors: Pink and Gni II. Flower: Carlisle Hlrron I rcsiihni MONTELLE Hardy J iCcA resilient Morris Crenshaw Seeretary and Treasurer AIarGARET SteU ' .ART Reporter to Colnnins ROLL Baird, Rl by Barham, Susie Barron, Toi.ly BiRC, Rupert Bi.ACKWELL, Harry Bolton, Ronie Briggs, Jennie Broaddus, Beui.ah Caldwei.i, Louise Crawford, Blarnae Crenshaw, PvIorris Cummins, Eleanor Davis, Nina Dickson, ] )Ettie Draffin, JiMMU ' FiNLAY, NL RY Margaret FrrzGiBBON, Elizabeth Ford, Johnnie Ava Fox, Josephine Hamm, C}r dy H RDY_, MoNTELLE HaRxMon, Emma Mai Hays, Webb Ha.zelwood, Ei,m Reid Herold, Gladys Herring, Ethel Herron, Carlisle Holland, Ruth Hood, Hattie Lee Howell, Maude Hudson, Leone Hutchinson, Martha Jones, Frankie Keaton, J. S. Kenner, Naomie KiNsoLViNG, Glenn Ora Klinke, Virginia Kyle, Elizabeth Lea, Robert LiNDLEY, Opal McCain, Elizabeth McQuiSTON, Ann Eliza Moore, Ernest Moore, Josephine Mynders, Ida Neil, Mary Will Nelson, Lii lian Nev ' some, Olivia Norment, Eli is Pegg, Mrs. Maye Porter, A. B. Py ' ron, Emma Rainey, Helen Mai Robeson, John Savage, Julia Sebralla, Edna Shearer, Wells Stewari, Margaret SuMROW, Ora Dean Tay ' lor, Pearl ToMLiNsoN, Pin A Tucker, Robert Turner, Mayme Wells, Lorene Williams, Clara Williamson, Mary Wilson, Virginia Yates, Frances R. I ' lii r 4A Class ONS ' rrrUTING t-he .m-aduatc class of the Aca- tlemic Course, tlie Four A ' s liave always C(jnductetl rhemseh ' es in keepinii; wit ' ii their exalted and di. ' Z- nifieil standing. Let those, who like it, parade the Banner of Self and write their history in terms (jf notoriet) ' ; let those who so aspire climh proudly to the pinnacle of fame and vainly shijut — look at us! Such is not the polic, of the Four A Class. We recall a line from Kipling, which goes scjmethiiij like this: yon can keep your Jicad II In I! (ill iihoiil you arc losing tlnirs - Antl thou.gh de -oid ot those artificialities calculated to attract the lime light, within our own fair course we keep content with the results (;f our earnest endeavor and steadfast toil ; for within the scope of our vision await those certihcates of honor, clearer to us than all the sheepskins (jf Seniortlom. The Seniors, with silent and secret obsecjuies, buried themselves; the Juniors, with blazon ant! bizarre rites, buried the hatchet. The Four A ' s, not to be outdone by their ceremonious superiors, (jn Arbor Day, with fitting solemnities, planted a little elm class-tree beneath the delicate capillaries of which, as an incentive, we buried an auspicious copy jf Milton ' s Ali nor F oems. If the little shrub lives and Hoin ' ishes into statelincss, we shall attribute its phenomenal growth to the classic influence. ] ' (ujc 4 J Vncje 44. 3A Class Motto: lf r ' ulc the horse tliiit thriiv us. Flower: Poppy Colors: Bhuk (uul Red. OFFICERS John Wellford Prcsiilcnt Ben. a. Worlev J ' icc-Pns ' ulciit (iii i Reporter to Coliiiiins Pauline Townsend Seeretury Rum- White Treasurer Allen, Henry Bass, Norton Bentley, Ruth Blair, Claudia Bledsoe, Sam Burrows, Janie Burrows, Mamie Burrows, Milton Carpenter, Blanche Caruthers, Lewis Cheatham, Maggie Chism, Viola Couch, Annie Couch, Lilly ' Cox, Betty Crenshaw, Ediih Don NELL, Margaret Davis, Joe Dunn, Lena Goddard, Hubert Gordon, Eunice Gordon, Noi.a Grisham, Zora Hagy, Josie Marie Hall, Ellen Hill, Edith Hudson, Sue Reaves Jones, Frankie Jordan, Hilda Kendall, Lara Klinke, George P. Lackey, Elizabeth Laney, Florence Latting, Lexa Lohman, Mary Bennet Lunati, Jessie Malone, Leola Marrs, Vinny McCraw, Lockh: Owen, Myrtle Payne, Evelyn Perkins, Josie Pyron, Emma Quinn, Margaret Reaves, Sam Redman, Lila Robinson, Eva Robinson, Maggie Russell, Mary Porter Semmes, Maud Smith, Kirby SORSBY, Leary Sparkmax, J mes Terrell, Elise TovNNSEND, Pauline Ware, Helen Watkins, Vivienne Wellford, John Wheeler, Martha Whitaker, N. R. White, Ruby White, William E. Wilson, Rollin Woodward, Caroline Worley, Ben R. Wyse, Florence Young, Amelia Pat r 4S PfUIC 46 2A Class OFFICERS RoYSTr;R Tiilrman Virginia Watson GtAD ' i ' S RoHF.RSOX LuLA Lea . Prcsiilciit Sccrct!ir Tnasiircr Rcpor cr Class Motto: Ldiimhcd hut not unrliorcd. CLASS ROLL Anderson, Watkins Atkins, N evils Bass, Esther Brinki.ey, Lucii,le Cooper, Pauline Cr-ownover, Ella Deberry, Hautie Derryberrv, Aii.ene Dudley, ' ili,iam Elmore, Ruth Erwin, Gertrude Foster, Tom Gates, Laura M. Harrel, George Holmes, Ei more HoiAiEs, Sallie Hunt, Mary C. Johnson, Louise LA.NE, LlUNLER LawSON, [AGGIE Lea, Lula McDowELr., John McClain, Mildred McNeil, Jack NoRRis, Grace Phelan, Osborne Smith, Mary B. Tarr, Annie Thurman, Royster Page 47 Page 4S lA Class Motto: Excelsior. Colors: Silver and Gold. ' Flower: Yclloiu Chrysdiithcinuin. OFFICERS Bethel Farnsavorth President John Lawson Fice-Presidenf ViDA Booth Secretary and Treasurer Miss Proctor St onsor CLASS ROLL Beall, Donald Brady, Grace Crawford, Vernon Faust, Fred Faust, Lillie Foster, Newton Hamner, James HiNES, Jines Hopper, Bertha Kinney, Edna NoRRis, Audrey Norris, Elizabeth NoRRis, Vadis Payne, Charles Petree, Lo Ragland, Annie Robertson, Eugene Roland, Lee Rosenheim, Sam SiFERS, May Steig, William Steilman, Annie Lee Taylor, Frank Wilson, Sam Wright, Thomas Page ig THK l OARI) OF CONTROL Dome Lhk White K,Ii or-iii-(Jlu( f Carlisij-: A1. Hhrrox Mnnd ' ni ' j: I ' ' litor J. H. IXwilJSoX Ihisiiicss Mdiiii ' cr EvEMx Wise A lvi ' rtisiii !: Mdiui ' cr ASSISTANTS AI. ' iR(iiNi. Proctor Fani fy Rcl nuutative -Martha Shelby- StajfArt ' ni SiGXA CrIH FIELD l.df ll E l for f LIZABETH WoRMELEY okc Editor REPORTERS Edna Sebrella .... Sii ' ui Alphu M n Literary Sorirty Li ' ONORA N UVOLIM .... Kn [ t ii L iiiihild Si iiui Society C. W. Wilson I ' onuii D(hati i : Society joiix H.George Seymour A . Mynder ' s Cluh Charles A. Johnston ' . . . Senior (J ass Julian L. Jones Iimior Class IVIargaret Stewart . Class Corinne Stili Y. If. C. A. C. P. Roland } ' . M. C. A. Charles Walsh Ith etic Association I ' aijc §0 Ptuic ?r Page §2 AA Barh AM, Susie KisHOP, Lillian Blair, Ona Lee Brinkley, Lucille Brister, Virginia Cargill, Margaret Cai DWELL, Louise Carpenter, Blanche Clark, Mattie Coleman, ' ERDNA Chism, Viola Crawford, Blarnae Crawford, Martha Crihfield, Signa Crofton, Marianne Cox, Bettie CuMMiNGs, Eleanor Davis, Tommy Deen, Erie Motto: Ilo ior lf iits at Labor ' s Dd ' jr. Flower: Dahv Colors: Cnmsou tunl Gold. OFFICERS Signa Crihfield Pris ' ulint Louise Durham Sccrctary-l idsurcr Ruth Simmons Censor ROLL Draper, Mary Durham, Louise DoNNELL, Margaret Faulkner, Wiliie May Fritchey, Gertrude Groover, Gussie Gause, Minnie Elmer Hagie, Josie Marie Herd, Kathryn HiNTON, Janie Henderson, Bess Holland, Ruth Hollinsworth, Nannie NL y Hunt, Mary Carolyn Johnson, Oma Johnson, Louise Johnston, Bertie Kaiser, Julia Kabakoff, Ethel KiNsoLviNG, Glenn Ora Kirk, Daisy Kelly, Annie Latting, Lex a Lea, Lula LowRANCE, Ethel Matthews, Bernice Maitland, Lottie Murray, Gertrude Mynders, Ida NORRIS, ' DIS NoRRis, CJrace NoRRis, Mertice Perkins, Josie Parks, Martha Paine, Evelyn Person, Margaret Powell, Sarah Prothro, Mary Rainey, Helen i L y Robertson, Eva Scott, Nellie Simmons, Ruih Shelby, Martha Strong, Annie Strong, Pansy Sebralla, Edna Taylor, L RL N Terrill, El ise Tomlinson, Pina Turner, Mamie i L e ' ells, Lorene White, Donnie Lee WiLKiNS, Mal Williamson, Mary Yancey, Lottie Lee Young, Rowena Young, Amelia Pacic 5j Sigma Alpha Mu Literary Society Hi] Siy:i-na Alplia AJu Lirn-ar - Socict) , toiiiKletl in the -ear of our I orcl l ' )12, lias gained a far-famed reputation for the i:;ood works and times it has afiortled its memhers and friends. With a select few our first president, Miss Wilson Holden, gen- erally assisted and encouraged by the noble Presi- dent Ahnders, now taken from us, and his wife, our belo -ed MtJther AJ nders, started our little hand well on its way to its present auL:;ust state of goodfellowship and well-being. Many things lia -e occurred truly worthy of mention in the leaves of this, the first publication of the DeSoto, but lest tlie - wear by their number, we will emmierate onl - a few of them. Our first cftorts were bent toward beautifying our rooms, mcliKling the papering of the walls, the purchase of a rug, table and pictures. In addition to this two handsome pictures were presented by the Society to the school. The play given every year under the super- visi(jn of Mrs. Caldwell, is a credit to the Society, and each enter- tainment has proven more successful than the last; they will long be held in our meinories as some of the most pleasant events of our lives. The influence of our Sigma Alpha Mu Society has been a spiritual ujilift to each and every one of its members, an inspira- tion to attempt larger fields of research and to help forward the movement of broader sympathy with our fellow-beings. f ' ffc 5i M. Page S5 loTTo: Effort is tin Architect of Success. Flower: Joiuiuih. Color: Blnck (iml Golil Ihll: Riih. nih. rci a! Kappa Lambda Sifj ina! Hip. hurrah; hip. hurrah! Ihrcc cheers for kappa La u ala ' s Rah , rah . rah ! Brauker, Zona Belf,, Ella B. Bass, Esther Brown, Beulah Burrows, Mamie Broadus, Beulah Clements, Bessie Mai Couch, Lhjie Couch, Annie Cooper, Paui ine c0pei,axd, lucii.e Deberry, Hautie Derryberry, Ailene Davis, Nina Elmore, Ruth Erwin, Gertrude Fish, Mary E. Foust, Lillie Ford, Ava Gordon, Lola Gordon, Eunice Griffin, Catherine Hall, Ellen Hutchinson, Martha Harper, Winnie Hazelwood, Elma R. Heckler, Loneda Herring, Ethel Holt, Ruth Hackney, Susie Harmon, Emma Hopi ER, Bertha Hudson, Leone Hudson, Sue Reeves Howell, Maud Johnston, Ci.ara Mai Kendall, Lara Kenner, Naomi ROLL King, Francis Lawson, Maggie Lowenhaupt, Grace Lee, Grace Lindley, Opal LiGHTFOoT, Virginia McQuiSTON, Ann Eliza Marshall, Willie Ma LONE, Leola Moore, Josephine McDaniel, Lossie Moffatt, Rubye Neil, Mary Will Nelson, Lillian Nevvsom, Olivia NuvoLiNi, Leonora NoRMENT, Ellis Phoebus, Annie Laurie Patton, Ruth Pierce, Lanthus Quinn, Margaret Rawles, Electra Robertson, Gladys Robinson, Maggie RussELT , Mary Porter Scott, Rebecca Segraves, Virginia Sherrod, Anna Sifers, May Simmons, Lola Smith, Mary Blanche Smitll Ethel Steel, (jErald Steelman, Annie Lee Stewart, Margaret Still, Corinne Stinson, Ruth SuMROw, Ora D. TowNSEND, Pauline Turner, Winnie V. Walker, Ailene Ware, Helen Watkins, Vivienne Watson, Virginia Wheeler, Martha White, Ruby Williams, Clara Wise, Evelyn WoRMELEY, Elizabeth W-s ' att, W ' WA Wyse, Florence WooDv ARD, Caroline Yarbrough, Vida Young, Rebecca I ' a r e f;6 History H 1 . Kappa Lambda Si.mna Society, under the name of Claxtonian Liter- ary Society, was or ;ani ,ed in September ot U L ' !, with an enroUment of thirty-fovn members. The constitution v as written and Aliss Jessie Ijoone was elected president. Tlie purpose of tlie Society as expressed in its constitution, has been, antl is, to pronKjte the general o(jd of its members throuujh literary work. Durinij: the first year the name of the Society was chani ed frcjm Claxtonian to the Kappa Lambda Sijz;ma Literary Societ} IN AFTER YEARS As one who comes at evening In the shadows all alone, And mused on the faces Of the friends that he has known So I backward i lance to other days Of shadowy design. And fondly come the memories Of those old schoolmates of mine. 1 can hear tlie old piano, And the faint sweet notes that start Into beinii;, are like perfume From the blossom of the heart. I can see the irls assemble In the old S(jciety h;ill. And the passing of the golden hours A-Hicker orr the wall. A sign in black and yellow- In the figures on the wall Appears to haunt my dreamings. And the shadows rise antl fall; As upon the golden li relight, A-shining then — ah, yes — I view the music symbol In the letters K. L. S. J ut ah, ni ' dream is broken. And I glance aside to see A wondrous pile of papers ( n the table, waiting me. For teaching is not easy. And ' tis lonesome y(ju may guess. Oh, how I long for Normal And the girls of K. L. S. Paijc 5; Page 5S Allen, Henry Bass, R. N. Branson, L. A. Crenshaw, Morris Davidson, J. B. Frank, A. D. Goddard, H. I. Hamm, Grady Hardy, W. M. Hicks, J oi? Isbell, Pai ' l Manley, J. N. ] IcC RTI ' R, R{)i5ERT .Moore, Ernest i ' orter, a. b. Petree, L. Reaves, S. N. Robeson, John Robinson, W. G. Roland, C. P. Roland, Lee Shires, H. Grady Simmons, G. E. Sparkman, J. L. Strong, Ralph Taylor, J. C. Walsh, C. W. Washburn, PHgh Whittaker, N. R. White, W. B. Wilson, S. C. Wilson, W. E. Worley, a. R. WoRLEY, Ben Patjc 59 The Forum Debating Society HK Forum Debating Sncifty was one of the first orLTanizations establlsb.ed in the West Tennessee State Normal in nineteen iiiunlrcd twelve, when the school was ftninded. ' i ' here were twenty-one charter members, all of whom were interested in social work — especialh ' debatinL!;. This is the rea- son why the Forum is called a debatin.ti; Society. But the wortl ' Torum was the name of the hallowed market place at Rome, which was a place of iliscussion. There Cicero poured out his ir(jn lofiic vested in the most picturesque and oratori- cal expression. The word Forum, then, signifies lofi;ical discus- sion, and oratory, and surely our Society has proved itself worthy of this tlistinguished appellation. In nineteen himdred twelve, the F ' orum rendered in the Normal autlittjrium an entertainmf program, followed by a banquet in tlie N(jrmal dining hall. These Thanksgiving festivities met the hearty approval of all concerned, the faculty included, and were su.ch a howlin; success that it became a custom for the Forum to exhibit a standard of her work in this wa ' every ' Fhanksi ivintz;. And last Fhanks;_n ' vin ' s displav from tlie stantlpoint of mental gymnastics, (jrgeous oratory, antl all ar(jund social enjoyment, was the culmination of all of our previous programs. Idiat the Forum ranks well among tlie social institutions, not only of the W. 1 S. N., but also of all of the schools throughout the South, can not be denied. The Fonnn has been ictorious in every contest with otlier societies in this school. And she has dealt and accepted challenges, no challenge worthy of recognition being slighted. The Forum has also furnished three-f(jurths of the W. T. S. N. ' s debating material for the Inter-Normal Debates (nineteen hundred sixteen not excepted). The F ' orum has countless other featiu ' es worth - of mention, ' ou see her members on the field of athletics, at the . M. C. A., at church every Sabbath morn, and in all other activities that tend to the betterment of W. T. S. N. So, kind friend, when you come to W. T. S. N., if you want to be in a social and democratic environment, where your sum of energ ' and pleasure will be augmented, where the broadest conception of the happenings of the world — life and action — will be instilled in you, where your nature will be welded into one of regular habits, altruistic motives, and human syn qiathy — if you w;mt all of these noble characteristics, enter the Forum Debating Society with ambition and idtals and you will well nigh attain them. Page do Payr hi Colors: Green and JJliite. Motto: Ni Nisi Bonn m. OFFICERS John Harold George President Linos E. Davis Viee-Presulent Jas. Kimbrough Rutland, Jr Seeretary Hunter Lane Treasurer Wells Shearer Sergeant-at-Arms ROLL AvcocK, Harry Byrd, Rupert Davis, Joe Davis, Lixos E. Dudley, William Farn ' sworth, Bethel Foster, Newton George, John H. Harrel, George Hay, Erroll Hays, Webb Herron, Carlisle Holmes, Elmo Johnston, Charles A. Jones, Julian Lane, Hunter Lea, Robert Keaton, J. S. McDowell, John MiMS, William D. Parrott, Clifton Rutland, Jr., J. Kimbrough Shearer, Wells Smith, William A. Steig, William Sorsby, Leary Thurman, Royster Waldauer, Henry Wellford, John White, William Wilson, Rollin ofje (,2 Ab Initio 1 Wl m J l m HKN the past has brought only success ami . l  i it is well to look hack upon it to accept our first endeavors as the genesis of that toward which we stri e — the milleniuni. And so, on steppinij stones of work well done, we rise to higher thin;:i;s, ever iiundfiil as our L a ,e lon m ly rests up!)n the i oal of our high ambition, and our footsteps sountl upon the way, that, in our pursuit, we should always exhibit a due con- sideration for the rights and (opinions of others. In the beginning, a select few, some of whom possessed unculti- vati ' d traits, some uiide eloped talent, some undisco ' ereil genius — all a desire to tlo — unitetl their natural and acquired abilities into one force, inspired by one hope, striving toward one goal, and, as the aspiration of their dreams, was born the Scynio ir A . Myinlcrs (jliih ; named in honor of the memory of one of the State ' s greatest educators, the first president of our school — our friend. Jn our initial ajipearance we were somewhat uncertain; we could not stand alone. In this weak and infantile stage we felt the need of a stronger hand to guide us. We found this guardian in our first sponsor. Professor W. P]. Vaughan, an excellent parliamen- tarian and a gentleu ' an of exceptional literary accomplishmetits. Atlded to our many accomplishments is a fraternal relationship entered into w ith the onng ladies ot the Sii; hi .ll[ liii M ii Litiidry Soncty, a union which has brought onl the greatest io to the Mynders l oys and of which they detm it an honor to form a part. Idiey tell us that the ties which bound us as brothers and sisters are diss(dved; if they are we have failed to discover the breach. With us the union is as strong as ever. The Iynders Boys have ne er relinquished that for w hich they cared ; it is not their nature to do so. Those who think to change human nature flatter them- selves. Under our new Constitution the Club is mcjving smcjothly and steailily forwaril. I ' rom a select few the membership has grown to an elect many. ()ur unique and interesting programs insure well attended meetings, at which Club spirit ne Tr fails to manifest itself — that fire of youth which iiuit ' -s the old veterans to the held of battle. In every phase of school life and activity the Mynders Club furnishes more tlian its quota of leaders. In all, our work is characterized by our motto: ; nisi honiim. a term w hich has come to irermeate the entire student body, until Myn- ders Hoy and ability ha ' e a synonymous meaning. We have met all foes, have endured all blows, have risen when hurled to dust. And, now , in this, the third year of our existence, gatheretl around our reserved wisdom bird and austere cranium, we pass the grip, and w bile enjoying one another ' s society we revere the da when we loined the brotherhood. Pdije 6s iifimi ' T ffi ' - i SffE ' sr-S ] , l1 — u Clifford F. Roi.avd, Mrmpliis. Carlisle M. IIlrron, Jn nison Cily. INTER-N(:)RMAL DEBATERS Arthur D. Frank, Mnnp iis. Benjamin R. W ' orley, (.llicmatc) James Clifton Parrott, (Alicrnati-) Arihur R. WoRLE-i ' , Johnson City. I ' age ( 4. Pai r 6j Soxg: (li-rr ' Em llill. MississiM - OFFICERS Eth):l Smith . CoRiNNii Still Louise Caldwell Prcsiiliiit Svcrct ir (uul l rcdsiircr . Prophet I ' uf c Ml Dealing in Futures rnSSISSIPPI! where did I hear of that hefore? ()h, yes! Idiere were some irls at Normal School when I was there from Mississippi. It was unrea- sonahle to suppose that any of them woidd still be be here, five years since, but 1 may in my tour of _ : _ ,. . the State see one or two of them. LZ- iL —l idle train puffed alontj, I dozed a while and when 1 opened my eyes the porter was calling out V ' cksburu; ! With a start I f:;a ,ed out the window and hehehl — a suffragette ' . The small masculine hat, the severely-cut tailored suit, the banner and badge bearing Votes for Women, were unknown to me, but the height and tlie pow er of speech as she openly besieged an inof- fensive little man w ith her views on the rights of the fair sex, were immistakably Ethel Smith ' s. I had just finished saying who I-a- thought it, dlen my eyes fell upon a most unusual scene. Across the front of a picture show was a poster which announced the arrival in town of Little Pauline Townsend in The Girl in the Case. From the town hall to the door of the theatre was a crowd of citizens fighting for a chance to contribute a tlime in return for seeing our Pauline ' s big blue eyes and sunny smile on the screen. I thought of her unsm ' passcd ability as a Latin scholar, and her ambition to be a teacher just like Miss Johnson, but I could not liel]-) thinking that probably she was tloiiig as much good in her present way as she would have had she undertaken to teach young boneheads that .Imo means I love. ( n the outskirts of the city who should 1 see but Sewall Cooper — Honorable Cooper he is now, using his wonderful power of oratory in con- vincing the multitude that he, and he alone, was fitted to be the next Governor of AL ' ssissippi. His eyes shone with a determined purpose; h e spoke with. a iire and eloquence that made the citizens think he had nearly as much sense as Bilbo! Knowing Sewall as I did, I predictetl, and correctly so, that he would be the next governor of the State. As I wanted to experience the country life in Mississippi that I had heard so much about, I got off tlie train at the next small station. In going from the station to the hotel, I passed a small budding from whence issued the most unearthly of sounds. I stepped in, and beheld Miss Willie Marshall, teaching the young hopefuls of the community to sing lustily the patriotic strains of My Country, Pis. She was doing a noble work, it is true, but I coidd not help wondering -what had become of the attentive young man at Normal, and why she wasn ' t wielding a broom in a bungalow instead of a rod in a coimtry school. Before I reached the hotel, I passed a beautiful Southern home. Lhe wide lawn was dotted with groups of young people, laughing, chatting, and enjo ing true Mississippi hospitality. Chief among the crowtl was Corinne — still at her old job of flirting. I wanted to stop and give her a bit of advice — to decide on one before it was too late. Corinne, it seems, had made her debut, and was very popular in the Mississippi society circles. The next day I continued my journey, but I stopped at Jackson for a few hours. I heard that a most noteil lecturer was to be in town that afternoon, and 1 went to the auditorium out of pure curiosity. Imagine my surprise when Miss Rainey walked out on the stage and announced, My subject for discussion this afternoon is ' The Benefits Derived From the Stud ' of Milton ' s Minor Poems. ' With an inspired air she began, Alas! what bocjts it with incessant care, and discoursed on the subject so learnedly that AL ' ss Bartlett would have been delighted had she heard the lecture. When she hail finished her talk I asked Helen May about our friend Miss Caldwell — Katy, she was at school. I learned, to my amazement, that she was editing an Advice to Those in Love column in a Jackson paper. I seriously questioned her knowdedge on the subject of love — except what she hatl acquired through observation of the steadies — but as 1 afterwards found out that she was engaged to Count Spaghetti from Italy, one of her athice seekers, I had to concKule that All ' s well that ends well. Page ()y Page 68 Gibson County Club Motto: Evoy nnui is the (uchilccl of Ins on i jorliiiiv Colors: YcUoiv and friiilc. i. A,: 1 1 iinah jar I In yilloiv. huniili lor the iciiitil Ilinriili for (lihso i (Joii i y ' s ' o t r t k iit hfsl Rdh , fdh. rail! Gihsoii County (Uiih! If. T. S. N.I If. r. S. N.f Rah. rah. rah! OFFICERS j. b. d.wtdson Virginia S !• graves Ruth Patton l ' risi(Unt Secretary y ' reas irer P. H. Manning, A. M. Branson, Lacy Barron, Mrs. M. A. Barron, M. A. Bass, Esther Bass, Norton Couch, Annie Couch, Lii.i.ie Crenshaw, Morris Dainvvood, Bess FOUST, LiLI.IE FousT, Fred Ford, Johnnie Ava Hutchinson, Martha 1 1 ARI ' Ol.E, PaSCHALL lloi r, RuiH Keaion, James S. Lee, CjRACe Marrs, Nellie Phelan, Osrorne Pierce, I w i iius Payne, Cii xri.ey Reaves, Ralph Walsh, Charles Washburn, Hugh Yarbrough, Vida l l{ C Oq I ' lU r JO Orchestra and Band ORCHESTRA BAND Mr. Austin, Direct or Mr. L. C. Austin, Din c or i ' lolin Mertice Morris, Margaret Finlav, Katherine Herd, Mamie Turner. f ' iohi Harvey Simmons Double Bass C. H. Wilson Saxophone Vadis Morris I ' liite Elmore Holmes First Clarinet H. A. Webr Second Clarinet George SimmONS First Cornet JULIAN JONES Second Cornet C. P. RoLAND French Horn WiLLIAM DuDLEY Tronihone Sam Reaves Drtinis Webb HA ' S Piano Mrs. L. C. Altstin Piccolo Elmore Holmes Solo Clarinet H. A. Webb First Clarinet GeorGE SimmoNS Second Clarinet HuNTER LaNE Solo Cornet WiLLIAM DuDLEY Solo Cornet JULIAN JoNES First Cornet C. P. RoLAND S(Cond Cornet Lf). Petree Third Cornet ToM FoSTER First Horn WiLLIAM WhiTE Second PFirn JoE Davts Third [lorn Lamar GouGH First Trombone C. H. WiLSON Second Trombone Sam ReavES Third Trombone W. J. NoRRIS Baritone RoLLIN WiLSON Pac P(u,r -2 Girls ' Glee Club j 1r. L. C. Austin Mrs. L. C. Austin Director Accoiiipdiiisl First Soprano : Nada Bicknell Leonora Nuvolini LuciLE Allen Oma Johnson Clara Mai Johnson Gladys Roberson Sceo i I Sopriuio : P]rie Deen AlLEEN DeRRYBERRY Vadis Norris Lula Lea Sue Reaves Hudson Cjertrudi ' Erwin Llicile ]?RINKLE ' Mamie Turner First Alto: SicNA Criiifield Lie LIE FousT Ruth Elmore Ruby White Lie LIE Couch Elma Hazelwood Ethel SMrni Svcoiiil .J to : Mertice Norris Willie Marshall Esther Hass Carolin e Woodward Eva RoiiiNsoN ] L R ■ ! ' ()Rti;r Rl sse.i, 1 L L WiLKfNS MEN ' S CHORUS Mr. I v. C. Austin, . iMrs. L. C. Austin, Director Accoiiipdiiist First Tenor: C. P. Roland Lo. Petree C. H. Wilson Webb Hays Julian Jones Second l nor: H. E. Uenison Wells Shearer Eugene Robertson V. M. Bass W. M. Hard I ' irst Fnss : H. A. Webb P. . ISBELL C. B. Paine A. B. Porter Wm. Dudley Secon Bliss: J. B. Davidson R. E. White H. G. Shires W. E. Wilson John Robeson , 3 5 [ ssJ J •• • - - ' J ' I ' lif c ;. The Midnight Feasters ' Club Flower: H utter (ukI ififs- Place: Behind Locked Doors. Pass Word: Baeehns. Colors: Sluides and Shtuioii ' s. Tiaie: 12 P. M. Song: Polly Put the Kittle On. Motto: FLat. Drink. ind Be Mi ■rry. Hush! Hf quiet! for 12 P. A I. is the hour. Stealtliily and cautiously creep Etiiel ami (jertrude, Laden with rub that ' s sweet, and .i rub that ' s sour, If) a room in the corner wliere meddlers don ' t intrude. Go wake the others, says Annie Laurie to Beulali, While I do my hand at the chaHnt dish try. Away flies Heulah armed with water and rider, Lor ' ir(,M ' nia and Ruth ihjn ' t wake at a cry. Lhen here come Lanthus and her roomie, Mary Fish, Followed by ALaripfU ' ta, Grace Lee and a m i racket. L p jumps Ruth Holt, ' Hecca Scott, hand me tliat dish. AL ' ss Lizzie ' ll not ,L!:et this, if she taiis m - jacket. Winnie lazily dra s her feet through the tloor ; Glenn Ora meekly w alks in and ofiers to assist. P.ver ' one here? and we scan the crowd o ' er. ()h, no! say ' Lectra and Wava, but we couldn ' t resist ' Lhe temptation to i et just a little more sleep. 1 hen come ( )ra Uean and ' Hecca and the Club ' s complete, Down Ljo the curtams, snap i oes the key. ()h! doesn ' t that look ood ? cry all in ;l b.rcath. Such eatini;; and cramming, I never did see, For the meals in this Dormitory just starve us to death. We ' Ycxh for the pickle, we scufHe for the tart. We fi!J:ht for the sandwich, we scramble for the fudge. Are we hungr ? I shouKl sa ' . Soul and body doth part. We are starved, famished, ravenous, or I ' m no judge. Alas! AH too soon the feasting is over, the banquet is gone. We have eaten, and diimken, and been merry. ()b, AL ' ! l ut ere dawn bi ' caks, ere we hear the rising gong, Lighteen girls bend double. ( )h ! what ails m piior tummie? Liglit-thirty too quickly arn cs; our teachers doth hnd ,1 hat not one single thought has lodged in our mind. Hut do we carcf Not we of the midnight feast, For we have decided the teacher ' s a beast, Vho expects us to be prepared to recite After a feast ludd in the dead of the night. Paije 74. ATHLETICS P(i(jc -5 FOOTBALL SQL AD 19)5 BACK ROU--Cu .PEPPER, Coa.l,; I helan, Bass, Walsh, Hardv, Hav, Frank, and Wu.son, Head Coach. MIDDLE:-FosTER. Tucker, Sorsbv. Hayes, White, Thurman, Bi.edsoe, Fqust, Strong. FRONT:— Berry, Keaton, Jones, Wilson, Shearer, Crensha AW. I ' aiir yf) HE Football Season started off hadlv with two tlecisive defeats, hut our hoys — nothinsi; daunted — kept u] ) the h ht and hnished up the season in cred- itahle style. Four of the seven anies were won, and a total of 188 points were scored to lib by the opponents. Tin- team, as usual, was much hampered at the start by lack of seasoned material, and it was nu ' d-season before a really permanent line-up could be arranged. Wilhite, last year ' s center, dropped out of school after two ames, necessitating the development of a new man for the pivot position, w bile Chandler — - the best of the backfield candidates — was also lost on account of illness. Hie loss of these two, coupled with injuries to several others, antl the fact that the hanU-st games were scheduled too early in the season, made defeat almost a certainty. The Jonesboro Aggies had beaten Ole Miss the week previous and they snowed our boys under 41-0. Central High, whose team went through the season undefeated, piled up a still higher score. In bt th these games the Normal offense showed up well, but the defense was ragged, so Coaches Wilson and Culpepper spent their energies building up this feature. Coach McClain — one of the best in the South — was also calletl in to assist, and the combinetl eft ' orts of the three, coupled with the fierce tletermination to succeed on the part of the squad, finally brought results. Somerx ' ille High School was walked over 73-0. The fast acailemy team, the rescdutes from Christian Brothers College, managed to slip a couple of markers through the still uncertain defense, but the Normal lads piled up a total of 33 to 18. From tlu ' s on was a steady improvement in all branches of the game. The struggle with M. U. S. was a beauty — the iirst half ending without a score and with our boys on the offensive. Two lucky breaks, howe ' er, a long forward pass and an intercepted pass each led to scores, antl tl ' .e final count was against us, 14-0. The next opponents were the men of the First Hatallion of the State Militia, most of them ex-college players and outweighing our boys fifteen pounds to the man. Superior training and condi- tion on the part of the Normals, however, more than evened matters ami the soldiers were defeated 47-0. Fnijf 77 The llianksgiving i aiiie was probably the most bitterly con- testeil of all. The Brownsville boys, according to dope, had the better team, heiniz the only ones to score on Central Hiidi and holding them to three touchdowns. Nothing daunted, th ■ JJliie and Gray warriors fou,t2;ht with desperation and finally emerged victors 13 to 7, after a full hour of most }::;ruellin5i; stru_i2;gle. After the L ames tlie team and the crowd of enthusiastic rooters who accompanied it celebrated the successful ending of the season by a parade with banners flying and with Normal yells and songs rend- ing the atmosphere. Throughout the entire season, especially at the Central High and AI. U. S. games, the fine spirit of loyalty of the Normal girls and bo3 S, who cheered whether wmrung or losing, was a most commendable feature, and the team certainly owes not a little to this feature. At the close of the season eleven men. Captain Washburn, Hardy, Hay, Berry, Branson, Frank, Keaton, Shearer, Phelan, Walsh, and Wilson were presented with sweaters, while Jones, Thurman, Tucker, Hays, and White received letters. Capt. Washburn was the best backfield man for line plunging, and coidd always be depended upon when a short but certain gain was needed. Hay, who played his fourth season on the team, was a little slow rounding into form, but finally played the best football in his career. His generalship at quarter was excellent in most cases, he himself scored more points than any of his teammates and, in addition, did some beautiful and effective forward passing. Bob Berry, at end, was picked for the All-Memphis Eleven, which is evidence enough of his ability. He was without a shatlow of doubt the best end in Memphis, fast as a streak, gritty to the core, tackling and smashing interference like a demon. R(jllin AVilson, at the other end, was also a remarkable vicious tackier, and played the difficult position of defensive t]uarter with all the coolness of a veteran, saving many a score. Wilson was a capable understudy to Hay at quarter, and next ' ear should make a star. Ihe line-up was shifted many times during the season, but two men kept their positions throughout — Walsh, at tackle, and Shearer, at half. Walsh was excellent on smashing through, while Shearer proved to be about the hardest man on the squad to down. Hardy, who started at tackle, was shifted to the difficult center position, and performed there with such credit both on offense and defense that his teammates chose him to captain the team next fall. Keaton was tried at various positions but finally proved to be a half-back and especially good at running interference. Branson, Frank, and Phelan were new men on the squad working in the line and toward the cnel of the season did excellent work. Branson proved effective when worked as a substitute half-back, and Phelan, if given any start, was the best broken-field rimner on the squad. Much is to be expected of each of these men next season. A final word sliouhl be said for the scrubs. Nothing is more essential to the development of a team than the second string men antl nothing is more difficult or more thankless than a place among them. The Normal scrubs stayed with the team throughout and are largely responsible for its development. Tucker, Thur- man, Jones, White, and Hays were awarded letters, while Bass, Bledsoe, Foust, Sparkman, and Sorsb) ' di ' served honorable mention for their ' ork. ' Ihe record for the season is as follows: Normal Normal Normal Nfjrmal Normal Normal Normal Total: Normal 75 53 47 188 Jonesboro Aggies Central High . . . . Somerville High . . . . Memphis University School Christian Brothers College . First BatallionT. N. G. . Brownsville Hiszh 41 56 14 18 7 )pponents 136 Paae yS BASE BALL TEA [ 1915 1 iiliT-Si liolii.sln Cliampiiins aj Mrinph ' is itnd ll ' csl Toiucssi ' f. BACK ROW: — Mcliw aixe, Rogers, Oeorge, Turpiv, Aycock, Washburn ' , .M uiaijrr. FRONT: — Coat U ' iison ' , Ki; i()N, Hani.ev, ( ' (ipliiin; 1) wis, Reaves, Coi.eins. Page yi) HE xNormal School Base Ball Team of 1 1 experi- encctl tlie most successful season of any since the op-.ninLi; of our institution and set up a record, hoth for yames won and for runs scored, that future Normalites will do well to etpial, much less sur- l ass. Every one f)f cnn ' prep school ames was won and most of them hy top-heavy scores. Each of the ocal schools — Central Hitijh, Alemphis University Scho(d, Chris- tian Brothers College, Vocational Hitih, and Macon- Andrews Busi- ness College, was defeated one or more times and not a one suc- ceeded in putting over a victory on the wearers of the Blue and (jray. This iave the Normal an unimpeachahle title to the Memphis Inter-Scholastic Championsliip — a most covetetl honor in local athletic circles. Eurther proof of the abilit of our boys was in the defeat of a picked team composed of amateurs of the Memphis City Leaji;ue, with one of their most successful pitchers on the mound. In their attempt to enter colleji;iate circles our boys were not so successful, losing, the initial series to the strong University of Mis- sissippi team which, lujwever, was never able to shut out the Normals. Against the Jonesboro Aggies the ' came back strong, winning both games after hartl fought struggles and placing tlie Normal team on the map across the river. At Conway, the Hen- drix l ulldogs, after a thirteen-inning tilt, managed to cop the ffrst game, . -2, and by the vagaries of fortune, rolled up a big score in the fmal tilt. Considering all things, the Normal team surely made a wonder- fid record, and e ' ery student is justly proud of it. ' Eh?re was not a single weak spot on the team antl at times various imlividuals performed in actual big league style. The boys had both natural ability and experience, four being three-year men on the team. Coach Wilson, by working them in the proper positions and by per- sistent practice, kept them improving right along until the highest efficiency was reached and the team worked like a well-oiled machine. Dan Hanley, Captain antl third baseman, i-)la ed his third year in Normal uniform and set a fast pace for his team mates, both in the field ami on the paths. Belote at short, and Ball and Rogers in the outHeld, were also third-vear men and each could be de- pended upon to do his share. Keat on and Reaves were two-year men, taking their turns in the box and doing it well. Reaves u ' as usetl in the outfield when not pitching, on accoimt (jf his superior hitting ability-, as he swatted the horsehide for over .300 the greater part of the season. Keaton, in addition to his jiitching games against Jonesboro, l rownsville and Hendrix, did good work at the initial sack. The new men — Aycock, Davis, Collins, George and Turpin — all came with fine reputations and more than lived up to them. Aycock had more stuff than any prep pitcher in Memphis, and pitched both of the victories over oin- bitter rivals at Central High — clinching the chamiiionshii [)a is at second base was full of pep all the time and came out ;it the top of the list in batting Paffe So and fu ' ldiiiL a t ' ra es. Collins was a woiuUt In-hind the bat — receiving in faultless st le and pc inij; with uncanny accuracy. In the outfield Turpin had the call on all coniirs, for w hvn he went after a fly at a ten-second clijt he rarely failed, (jreor e rounded out the list, beini:; used both at first and in the outfield, and doin.sj; some very timel hitting. Aycock was elected Captain for KMf) and witli Davis, George, Belotc, Rogers, and Kcaton as a nucleus, tlie team bids fair to rival the f lS record and retain the championsliip laurels. A summar of the season is as follows: Normal 5 Normal . . 1 Normal . . 1 Normal 11 Normal . . 8 Normal . . 24 Normal Q Normal 6 Normal 8 Normal b Normal 4 Normal . ID Normal . 7 Normal 4 Normal 1 Normal . otal: Normal . 1J7 University of Mississippi . . 7 University of Mississippi . . 5 University of Mississippi . . 5 Macon-Andrews Business College 3 l rownsville High School Brownsville High School Jt)nesboro Aggies Jonesboro Aggies Vocational High School City League All Stars . Central High School Christian Brothers College IMemphis L ' niversit ' Schoo Central High School Hendrix College flendrix College 1 S 7 1 3 b 12 ( )piionents .62 IRACK Track athletics has been comparatively undeveloped in West Tennessee until tlie last few years and most of our boys were with- out experience, but in spite of the fact quite a good-sized squad was out for work and some creditable records were made. Three meets were held: tlie Intra-Mural meet, the Memphis Inter-Scholastic, in which Normal, Central High, ami Christian Brothers College competed, and a ilual meet witli the Arkansas State ALrriculture Schotd at lonesboro. B ' far the most able and most versatile track man in school was Imiian Turpin, who holds the records for the hundred, two twenty, pole vault anil broatl jump, and all of them extra good for a prep school athlete. Had he not been barred from competition in the ] ' Iemphis Inter-Schrdastic meet (jn account of association ruling, the Normal would ha e easily proven ' ictorious. As it was Central High carried off the honors by a big score. Erroll Hay won the only first for Norn al, doing th.- 12()-yartl hurdles in fine form, and coming within 1 3 second of the record, and likewise placed in the high jump, being in a tie for second place. Hunter Lane, the sixteen-year-old iiiiler, was the sensation of the meet, sticking close to the winners ami outdistancing his older team mates. Hardy placed m the discus and shot, while the Normal relay team comiiused of i ird, llanley. Hay, and McCarter won second place. At Jonesboro the Aggies defeated Normal by a score of bO to 34, but the meet was intensely interesting and all e ents were closely contested. Turpin won both dashes and the pule vault and took scond in the broad Jump, breaking his own record in each (jf the two last named. Lane took second in both mile and tw(j mile, and Bird second in the 440 in a heart-breaking iini:-b. Hardy was crowdetl out of the shot put but secured second m the discus hurl. The relay was hard fought but finally went to the farmer lads. Th(jse awarded track b. tt;rs were Hay, Hardy, Lane, Thurman, McCarter, Sorsb - and Lea. NORMAL TRACK AND FIELD RECORDS lOO-yard dash . . . . J20-vard dasli 23 3 5 seconds Time iir DisldiK i 10 seconds 440-yard dash SSO-yard dash 56 seconds . 2 min. 14 sec. M Mile run 5 niin. 6 sec. Two-mile run 11 min. 39 sec. IJO-yard ' hurdle . . . . 16 2 5 sec. . Running high jump . . . 5 ft. 4 in. Running broatl jump . . . 20 ft. 7 ' j in. Pole vault 10 ft. 6 in. . Shot put 36 ft. 8 in. . Discus 87 ft. 11 in. . Holder. Turpin ' J ' ui ' pin . Bird cCarter Lane Lane . FLiv . Hay Turpin Turpin Hardv Hardv P ujr Si NORMAL TRACK TEAM 1915 JiACK ROW: — Li;, , MiuuK n-; WuvvE, Lane, Sorsby, Au.en, Wilson, Coach. FRONT: — Bird, Parrott, McCartkr, Hardy, Thurman, Cat ' luin; Hay, Hanley, Hayes, Turpin. Paye S3 WEARERS OF THE N. BACK ROW:— Lea, Thurm an, Davis, Wilson, Coach; Lane, Frank, White, Turpin, Rogers. MIDDLE:— Phei.an, Johnston, Shearer. Bird, Crenshaw, Hays, Jones, Whson. BOTTOM:— Walsh, Branson, Avcock, Hardy, ashburn. Hay, Keaton. FOOTRATi ■ A.r, v ,, WEARERS OF THE N. ...  . vv,«„.u.„. «.,,,„, w..s„ , w„.e; ' ■ - ' ' ■ ' ' - TRAc!!--«?;„:- ' i;. r.i: ' i rr.ciJ: 4ZM?H s,.r • ' ' ™ ' - I ' ugc Si Pcuje S Page S6 Y. W. C. A. Bess Henderson Prc i I(nt Ellis Norment licc-l nsiili nt DoNiE Lee White Sicrcttiry Evelyn Wise Trctisunr CABINET Ruth Holt Ghairinaii l ro iinmi Coniniifti Pauline Townsend Chdirman Music Cominitti Helen May RAINE ' Chdirmun Fi m uc Co u n ( CoRINNE Still Cliainniui Social Coniiiiittc Oaia Johnson ChdiniKin Association Ncu ' S Coniiiiitti Mrs. WatterS CJiainnan Advisory Coiiiiiiitti Sarah Poweli Chinnnnii (jlnnch Rch,tion hif Coiiniiitit M ARC .XRirr Stewart Clunviuan Poster Conunitti ASSOCIATrON ROEL BelLj Er.LA B. Bishop, Lillian Braunrr, Zona Brown, Beulah Burrows, JvIamie Caldwell, Louise Cooper, Pauline Crawford, Blarnae Crihfiei I), Sign a Derryberry, Ailene Donneli-, Margaret Dunn, Lena Erwtn, Gertrude Ford, Johnnie Ava Hagler, Luneta LL RPOLE, Paschal Hazlewood, Elma Henderson, Bess Holt, Ruth Hopper, Bertha Hudson, Leone Hudson, Sue Reeves Johnson, Oma Jones, Frankie Kendall, Lara Kenner, Naomi Livingstone, Helen LOWENHAUPT, (jR CE Marrs, N elite Marshall, Willie McCain, Elizabeth Moore, Josephine Morton, Hattie Neil, Mary Will Norment, Ellis NuvoLiNi, Leonora Paschal, Lula Patton, Ruth Phoebus, Annie Laurie Powell, Sarah Rainey, Helen May Robinson, Eva Russell, Mary Porter Savage, Julia Scott, Nell Segraves, Virginia Simmons, Lola Sherrod, Anna Smith, Ethel Steelman, Annie Lee Stewart, Margaret Still, Corinne Strong, Annie Strong, Pansy Townsend, Pauline Walker, Allene Watters, Mrs. J. L ELLS, Lorene ' HIrE, DoNiE Lee Williams, Clara Williamson, Mary Wise, Evelyn Woodward, Carolyn Wyse, Florence Yarbrough, ' ida Young, Amelia Pacjc S; I ' af e 88 Y. M. C. A. J. 1 . Davidson A. H. PoRTKR . MONTELLE HaRDY ' li. R. WORLEV . Prcsidi lit Secretary Treasurer Re[ (jrter Allen, Hfnrv AvcocK, Harry Barrom, M. D. Bass, R. N. Branson, L. A. Crenshaw, Morris Davis, Linas Dennison, H. E. Dudley, Vm. W. Frank, A. D. Goddard, H. I. Hamm, H. G. Hays, Webb Hicks, Bob Isbell, Paul Y. Jones, Julian Keaton, J. S. Lawson, John Moore, Ernest Petrfe, Lo. Reaves, Ralph Reaves, Sam Robinson, G. Robertson, Eugene Roland, C. P. Shires, H. G. Simmons, H. A. Simmons, Geo. Smith, W. A. Spar K.MAN, J. L. Strong, Ralph Taylor, J. C. Webb, H. A. White, Wm. White, R. E. Wilson, W. E. Wilson, Sam WORLHY, A. R. N ' RicuT, T. p. Page Sg The Young Men ' s Christian Association HE . AI. C. A. ma unhesitatin ily say that, with regard to the membership of the various men ' s societies, we chaim not only the largest, but the most enthusiastic. The true spirited young men are recognized by the Faculty as the important asset for the maintenance and growth of morality and Christianity in the Normal School. Here the new student is cordially welcomed and given an environment of inestimable value, which is beneficial to himself as well as to the community with which he ma} later be associatetl. Tlie associa- tion feels indebted to Mr. S. B. Parker, the State Organizer of ' i . A I. C A. ' s who started the society on a iirm foundation. The public spirited boys of the school welcome this man to speak to them on this subject. He spoke to the boys in room ' ' 22 ' of Prescott Flats and carefully presented the subject. Before the adjournment, the ' . AI. C. A. was organizeil with Air. F. C. Odum as president. Earnestly and eagerly the charter members of the society began their new- work. Rapid progress was evident from the hrst. The second year tlie association, under the leadership of A r. A. R. Worley, spent a decidedly profitable year. Mr. J. B. Davidson has successfully and enthusiastically guided the society this year, and well may he be proud of the progress of the association. In conjunction with the I ' oung Women ' s Christian Association, since the second year, we have been able to contribute a monthly program to the Vesper Services in the Elizabeth A ' lynders Hall. These programs have been successfully given and greeted by the entire student body. During our AVednesday weekly meetings this year we have discussed problems of vital interest. Among th;m were such questions as: Has the United States Assmned a Christian Atti- tude Toward the Belligerent Nations? Is Humanity Prompted to Christianity From Hope of Reward or Fear of Punishment? These questions have not only receivetl careful stud on the part of the students, but have been efficiently tliscussed. ()ur plans for the future are unhmited. Some of the perplexing and interesting sid ' ijects w hich are confronting logical students of today will be given careful study and presentation. The members expect to benefit themselves and to give something to the school which shall be of permanent value. ia( c go ' _ © © 2) © © ® -■«.( ;• C pastel: para(;raphs. Tliere was once a Prof, of ]- s x ' lii logy, Who used rather queer terminology; He would almost pull hyar, If ou ' d miss the kyar, And he had no regard for phrenology. ■ — Editiii- ' ni-CliK ' l. TO THE CLASS OF 2016 On that green day when ou shall pass These columneil walls for sun or rain, No breeze nia Mow beneath the grass, To stir our dust where we lia ' e lain. There was another Prof, of psychology, ' ho also used (|ueer terTiiinology ; { you fail to react, ' He ' ll putt you right back. And his literchoor Avas an anthology. — Special Editor. AAA ' I ' here was an instructor of Latin, Who was peeved at a Junior for rattin ' . She said, Now you hear, You ' ll read Cicero next year; And she flourished the chair that she sat in. ■ — Associate Editor. There vas a Professor of history, His methods were somewhat a m stery, He ' d assign ten million pages To prepare — ' twould take ages, Anti his sarcasm it was quite blistery. — linsiiicss AJanager. AAA ' irginia B. (at Messick) — What does ' prance ' mean? Bright Little Boy — It ' s what a mule does after he kicks you. We cannot know ou in the strife. {Sa , have our names li ed on awhile?) But ()u will drink the winds of Life, Cirip hard his hanti, and meet his stni ' e. Ami though you are so very wise. Our little learning is for naught, Ha e sou, too, found with glowing eyes I ' he ancient loveliness we sought? Queen Dido ' s faith, and all her fears? Mad Lear ' s child, and Elsinore? These li e, (. Xh, human warmth and tears!) And shall when you are ne ' ermore. Then h(dd the listening heart of voutii, And tell of strong souls lost or won: Who dared; vho lo ed ; who lived for truth. And men shall say our work well done. — Walter McClellaii. I ' age (j2 Tobacco is a dirty weed, I like it; It satisfies no noiinal need, I like it. It makes you thin, it makes you lean. It takes tlie hair ritjlit off our hean; It ' s tile worst tiarn stuff I ' ve ever seen; I like it. — Exchange. WHO ' S ' HO AT NORMAL rrrttirst GUI — Dome Lee White. Most .Irtjiil l. ' iar — Osrorne Phelan. Grfdtcst Grind — Harvev Simmons. Cho ' ucst Painter — P ui,iNE Cooper. Li (J lit est Steelier — Miss Lizzie. Most Graeefiil Walker — Blarnae Cravvkokd. Ailene claims to be a close second. Biggest Haneliead — Ernest Moore. He won entireK ' on his own merits. Most Popular Boy — BiLl, MiMS. Steadiest Steadies — Pauline and Hugh. Best Stallrr — Charlie Johnston. Most Original Girl — Cigna Crihfield. Bi igest Flirt — CoRiNNE Still. Overheard in Analytics. Erie — I ' d rather be sick a long time than die suddenly — that would nearl kill me. j Member of the Student Government Committee — The matron must not kiss the janitor without the consent of the Student Council. THE SOFA The sofa mav Serve for Recreation and Delijiht; or as a depository for Pillous, books, hats. Father ' s overcoat, Rubbers, and the Parning. It is mereh an Elongated anti Handsomels padded Chair witli a slightl raisetl Dais at one end t be Csed h the Feet if nu want Comfort and the HeatI if iiu want Discoid. The Sofa ' s mission in Life is Obvious, it can Accommotlate Moie than One, Therefore, it is usuall Thoughtfully placed in ihe Pailor bs- the Indulgent Paieiits. Upon it are placetl beautiful Pillows inscribed wit ' n Feeling Mottoes such as, To Sit, To Hold and to Love, and, Always Keep our Distance but Not too Far. Not onlv ilo these Works of Art add to the Lone of the Room but thev Ser e to Divert Attention from the ' all-paper, which usuall has a Pattern like a Half-grown Cabbage |ilanned on a 1- leiir-de-Lis model. All the IngenuitN ' of Man, all his Cunning, all his Thoughtfulness are verils ' Incarnate in this cummon llnusehold Necessity ' oung Oirls adore It, Married women Shun it and Old Maids Mihor it. For the one it Serves as a Vehicle into the CJreat lie ond, for the second as a (Iruesome Re- mintler of the Mistakes of her Past, and for the Last as an object to be Avoided, even as Man Avoideth that which Maketh his Hair to Stand on end. The Advance of the ' orld has brought [ ' ortli man - ri ' als ami in some Cases successors to the Sofa. Among these are the Da ' enport, Porcli Swing, Park-bench and the Ford. Each of these has some Feature which tends to I etract from their I ' ni ' ersalitv of Use. I ' he Sofa, tiingv but Serene, endures when the light of these Fails and Pales away. Sofas should find a Place in the Cireat American Home and lie Immortali ed in poetry to be Chantetl I pon occasions of great note. The Following Selection is taken from the Works of Lettus Rest, famous as the Ad ' ocate of Home- Safetv First and ( omfort: Page gj THE SOFA HEARD IN COURT Our Sofa, ' tis of thee, Whn took m libertv. Of thee I sing ; Ah ! in the da ' S of (ire, I thought of lier niucli more, l)Ut now thou art a hoi ' e, A giHiesome tiling. r idici utiiKj .llhinify Riiiltiiui — Mr. Hays, was the rnck that was tlirown as large as m - two fii ' sts? Mr. Hays — It was larger. Pros. .Itty. — ' as it as large as m head? Mr. Hays — It was about that large hut not quite so tliick. I once on vou did Hntl Such rapture to in mind, While next to her ; I ut now on you to tarry, She tliinks not necessary, For when I her did inarrv, She did demur. Ah, now! she does not care. But in her rocking chair, W ' i] 1 sit and rest ; While 1 with paper old. And less m maimer Imld, Her hand no more can hold, Which I caresseil. MAXIMS OF ZIMMERMAN. You can oxeicome feet with t!ie mind. 1 don ' t see an ' depleted creatures before me. That ' s not agreeing wit ' i what I told you yesterda ' — tliat is, if you can remeiiiber that far back. Vou ha e got to digiiifv your position if it is nothing but a committeeman. Mr. CiEORGE, if ' ou are gi ' ing general, discursive lectures, ou want a little oratoi and piietr ' thrown in. Your answer is about as evasi ' e as my (piestion. That ' ll be all for toda . Thou oil] unsightly thing, Thou to m ' life diti bring This Morris chair ; And chair, though thou art good, Mien comes a cheerless mood, I long with the nights of love x m ' wife so fair. THE OEASS OF 1915—. .? the Faculty Tell Vs They II ' ere. The Class of 1915 is the bane of our existence — the constant reminder of our inetf it ' iencv — a check on our ambition — the maximum that reduces Page 04. tlie mininuiiii — tlie hei ' ita,u;e of Normal Schofjl heiiLieathed to its future cliiltlien. We are told that hail student yox erninenl been trieLl heie last year that it Wdultl ha e been a hu viini success because of tlieii ' ruiiiisj; capacity. Were tiie ' here this year t ' le (lela about subscri]itions to the Annual would ha e been pre ented. In the ddrniitorv the ' were alwa s ieser eil and L:;a.e the tnatron and housekeeper a pa it of e ' er ' box from home, of all the cand ' the ' made, and of everything they bought trom Mr. (iates- TlieN ' liked liglitbread better than biscuit ami |ireferreti the latter cold. l iie ' looked forward with much pleasure (o Sunda night ' s repast- They always attended V ' espeis and Nould nc.l ha e thought of such a tiling as pouring water fri m an upstairs window on an one who hebl the services. When one of them recei ' ed a telephone call s!ie requested Miss Norineiit to answer it. They all declined to meet in the city friemls fiom their home town. They never missed chapel, and they alwa s wrote their themes the dav on wliich tl ' eir subjects -.ere assigned. The ne er laughetl if a chair slippeil from under a stiulent in the library, ami if anv one asked one of them a |Liestion in there he wailetl until he get cut in the hall to answer it. Alas, when can there be such another! THE TORTURES OF THE OPPRESSED. J])r. matis Person. . Prof. Wili.iam E. Avaunt, . Harmonius a. Simmerincs, ir lid Fliitinslirs the EiiiiUsli l.aiuiuiujc I ' I ' isalilc lidiicr Miss C ntbe Srii,i Only a Studnil Miss Erie May Burst H ' lio Civrs I llii.slyntrd lin iiatKiin LnR3 Mum, ■ Only Thinks Scene — A Lecture Room. Time — The Olorious Mid-forenoon. A Hdurish of horns and ' oices from above. Enter — Professor Avaunt and students, among them H. A. Simmerings and Miss Cantlie Still. Professor Avaunt — Let there be silence. And forsooth as I call o ' er these names let him answer, who bra el ' here has come. H. A. S. — Professor Avaunt, I fain wotild speak with thee. Prof. A. — Speak, ant of the dust, what wouldst thou? H. A. S. — This lesson ha e 1 not ga ed o ' er — Prof. A. — Enough! With one small negative hast thou sealeil th doom. Take thou for tlis ' grade a C until ileath doth intervene. Miss ( S. (aside to class and H. A. S. ) — Wherefore statest he not, but speakest out the tiutli. ' erilv, shall his path be rough like that which e ' en now our campus tloth tiaverse. Enter Miss BuRSr ( hurrieiilv, with signs of anguisli)- Miss E. M. B. — Alas, worthv sire! I come not with an excuse, but onl that too late diil airive the electric car wherein 1 did place m - faith aiul leave mv lunch. Prof. A. — Out of mv sight! Else dark shall be thv fate in hours to come. i ' .v; E. M. Burst. Pa (I I ' (j Kilter Lord Mum. (A soiiiui of mighty revelry as of imisi cl ]0;36lj — Mr. Austin Hoiirishes baton — makes copious reniaiks. Prof. A. (frowning;) — Lord Mum, go thou and iiuell this unst ' t ' nil ' noise. Lord Mlm — I go. (Aside) Noise, iniieed, know est he not that this is music in wiiich 1 am soon to join my comrades brave. Exit. H. A. S. — Prof. Avaimt, if thou permittest me 1 would opine- Prof. a. — Lnougli ! And now whilst we do await the coining of Lord Mum, 1 will to vou an essa ' read that by diaries Lamb was written. I think that thmi, the humor thereof more easily can catch and appreciate. 1 fear that thou uiulerstaiidest not the depths of this great man to read his woiks alone. (Reads to class). Zounds! CJet thee many leagues away. And when thou comest again may the reeds of Orpheus stilled be, as are the voices of our Faculty before our chief. (Excused). Exeunt. 10:37 — A tniglit ' sound, of wondrous volume and variety. 1(1:40 — Mr. Blister ( imiiressi vel ' ) — Let us stand and repeat the l ord ' s praser. (Original prayers furnished on request, provided at least a week ' s notice is given). 10:40-] 1:00 — Speaker of the morning speaks. Among students, busi- ness of stud ing — one eye concentrated en orator, other one ro ing at will — general transfer of communication. 11:0] — Speaker subsides amid lieartv applause. 11 :()J — Dean rises. 1 vouKl like to see in my office, before noon, Sam Bledsoe and Osborne Plielan. Miss Ethel Smith has lost an iMiglish luite book. Anv one finding it will please return it to Miss Smith, or leave it at my office. And that reminds me — (Suppl aii ' of the oUI favorites. Laughter at |iroper time). Anv other announcements? ' I want to call a meeting of tlie Junior class in this room today at 1 :20. The material for the Columns is due tod; CHAPEL— . 5 ' SHE IS DONE! 10:30 — Chiang of bell. I ' orture temporaril ' suspended. 10:30-10:35 — Miscellaneous varieties of paiulemonium. Steadies sit as near each other as possible. 10:36 — A gentle but persistent glare from the president — semi-silence. I am re(iuesteil to make a most remarkable announcement. A startling, stunning, stupendous, thrilling, tantalizing, and tragic stunt show will be gi en tonight i the Co-etls. This is the day I go down to the Commercial Appeal offices. If any of you have any news — rt irtrra, ct cetera. You ' re now dismissed. I ' tuje gO TO THK SANCTUM It was a place where candor ilid pievail, And one spoke out mucli as his tliougl its diil iiui ; Work! A jioor relation, hard to shun, Unbidden! Vet our peace thou ilidst entail ' Til we thy slaves did lon for power to flail The man who finds not humor in a pun, But fain would ha ' e our Annual dim the sun; That even we Fame ' s stronghold mijiht assail. Room! N Hiere we did edit this our claim. To all the |iaeans of praise known now to man. We hold thee as a spot (piite sacred now Since in thy walls we once did all lules maim And the wrath incurreil of those who would us can- This was not H , but the editor ' s room. I trow. PROSPECTUS OF A NEW MAGAZINE. Coiitriits jor llir fust issue: The Lost Heirs If. G. Riilnnsun and lialdy ll ' lnlr Chin-Chin, a Feature Story lli ' Icii L ' lvnu sloiu ' There Was a Soimd of Revelry bs Niglit . Ernest M(i irr and Red Dudley Teachint; b ' Trolley It ' ilhe ( ' . JoZ nson How to Organize Happilv Four Titnes a Week . S. Lee Joke Department — CJeometrical Pu lers for Little Heads, con- tributetl bv . . . I ' l-vieiine ll ' atkins, Jne Davis, and M aitjaiet Qn ' inn Advice to Those in Lo e . K i inhniui li Rutland Beaut ' Hints; How to Reduce ' . ;. I ' auijlian Ego; a Monologue Uarry .lyemk The Taming of the Shrew (Sequel to t)ne ear at School) Iiilia Savai e A fool there was, and he stayeil out late, Even as you and I. All he did was procrastinate. Even as ' ou and I. But e erv night he would celebi ' ate, Until exams matle him hesitate, Aiul the highest he got was sixty-eight, Even as you and I. A fool there was, and he studied late. Maybe as you — not I. He did not loaf or dissipate, Maybe as you — not I. With no one would he associate; He tried the Profs, to imitate. And all his grades were ninetv-eight. Maybe as you — not I. A PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEM. Dr. Hood: I ma think a girl is very pretty, you may not think so at all. ()u see, it ' s m own maiiuf actuie of beauty. Kathrvn H.: I robabK hers. -Excliancje. The hours I ' ve spent with thee, dear Hart, Are as a string of years to me; I read MacDonald, Channing, and Bogart, My history, my history! Page gy Rearword L ' rH()lJ(iH tliL ' lulir irial Staff lias .iiivc-n its uiuliviilc-d attcntinri, its utmost energy, and its unstinted labor to niake this — the hrst Annual put (Jut by the Senior Class of the West Tennes- see State Normal School — a success, yet with all ovu diliizent pains and devoted care, we hnd that it still contains imperfections and mistakes that could possibly have been eliminated, had we had a better knowded. e of certain phases of the technical fundamentals peculiar to editorial work. It is also to be retjreted that the Staff hail to change, at various times, its well formulated plans, and ailopt certain stringent measures that were not at all delightful to contemplate, for reasons of expediency. Idle particular case relative to the colors of the cover of the Annual presents itself as illustration of the fact that at times we have been forced to completely alter our plans. As blue and ji;ray are the establislietl C(dors of the West Tennessee State Nor- mal School, the Etlitorial Staff thought it appropriate and proper to have the cover of the Annual in ra ' and the design in blue; but because of the present European war, blue dye, an article manufactured in Germany, could not be prf)cured, and consequently we were compelled to abandon the idea of having the blue color design. As a substitute, we were forced t(; use the L ray and j old colors. This is one of the cases out of the many in w liich our hopes and desires were dissipated, not wh(dly because of inefficiency, but because of vmalterable contlitions. If this volume, with all of its errors and imperfections has afforded the kind Reader some slit2;ht pleasure, the Editorial Staff of the DeSoto shall feel that all of its labor has not been in vain. Paffe g8 Piiijf gg G. ¥. Rutland Dealer In Buntyn Pharmacy Fancy Groceries and Hardware Also Lumber, Sash, Doors, Etc. Prescription Druggists Plantation Supplies Generally - Buntyn, Tenn. Prompt Deliveries Phone Hem. 9131 Terms Cash Telephone Hemlock 9164 Compliments of We wish to extend to our advertisers W. S. Ayres our sincere thanks for their share Highland and Southern in making this annual an actuality Page 100 T OOF S. C. Toof Co. Society Engravers 195-2C1 Aladison Avenue Memphis, Tcim. Fine Stationery and Correspondence Papers Page loi C o m p 1 i m e n t s of Mason ' s Walk-Over Boot Shop no South Main Street Let Your Next Pair Be Walk-OvCrs J. T. Walsh. President J. Ruse, ice-President M. G. Bailey, Casliier Hcnrv Craft, C )unsel North Memphis Savings Bank Main and Adams Capital (Paid In) $ 5U,()U0.UU Surplus (Earned) 100,000.00 Deposits 2,000,000.00 Acts as Administrator, Guardian or in any such capacity New Spring Models Are Here TidwelTs Famous $4 Specials For Women These famous Pumps and Slippers are designed for the best dressed women. Style and beauty go hand and hand in their making. For Men Men who knozv fine shoes can be pleased in our 4 Specials, Modish Lasts and High Grade Shoe Making. 47 Styles— By Parcel Post $4.00 Tidwell Shoe Company 19 N. Main Street Memphis, Tenn. I ' aye 103 Malone Hyde, Inc. Wholesale Grocers Memphis, Tcnn. We make a specialty of all heavy groceries and provisions and can make it worth your while to ask us for prices on anything in the gro- cery line before placing your orders. Phone us at any time at our expense for quotations and you will be under no obligations to buy, Main 912 and Main 913. Our store is located at Front and Georgia Streets, in the main whole- sale district and is especially convenient for those who send their own wagons after the goods. Give us a trial order. We guarantee to please in price, quality and service. Page oj Hupmobile Hudson Saxon Memphis Motor Car Co Distributors Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee Memphis, Tennessee E. H. Clarke Bro. Booksellers and Stationers Printing, Engraving, Steel Die Embossing Adake a Specialty of College Annuals and Commencement Invitations. Engraving for All Social Purposes. 18 South Main St. ' «f r 1 04. Memphis, Tenn. The One Price No Commission ' ' ' plan of selling pianos affords more protection in prices and qiuility than any other methoci yet known. Consider carefully what it means to you, who per- haps know but little of piano values and prices. We rent good pianos. J- ' art rental to apply on purchase. Steinway and other high-grade Pianos. The Pianola Piano and Houck Player-Pianos. The Victor-V ictrola — Wholesale and retail. O. K. Houck Piano Co. ( )iu- Price — No Commission A Iemphis, Tenn. Nashville, Tenn. Little Rock, Ark. Armstrong Furniture Co. Founded 1835 High Grade Furniture Costs no more than the cheap kinds sold by others. Pay you to investigate. JJe fiiniisht ' d tJw State Normal School. 59 and 61 North Main Street accard ' s (Alermod, jaccard Kine) Broadway at Locust Supply the Olhci il Chi- s l- ' iirs and Engravin.L ' for the West Tennessee State Normal School ' pHE high character of all our work and the sviecially low prices which we quote - are reasons why we furnish the Class Pins for all the prominent institutions. Book of Gifts ' Free UR new, handsomely illustrated Book of Gifts, showing over 10,000 Quality Gifts for every reciuirement, will be mailed free to you on postal reciuest. Solid Gold Watches, Watch Fobs, Waldemar Chains, Solid Gold Knives, Sohd Gold Pencils, Cigarette Cases, Match Cases, Sleeve Links, Full Dress Sets, Fountain Pens, Signet Rings, Scarf Pins, Tie Clasps, Belt Buckles, Watch Charms. Mermod, Jaccard : King Jewelry Co. St. Louis, Mo. Van-Lax-For the Liver After experimenting for several years we have at last perfected a wonderful prescription fur tlie liver, to take the place of Calomel. Produces the desired effect without the sickness subsequent to dosing with Calomel. Can be taken morning, noon or night, so you need not wait for a day off. ft makes you feel better — not worse. No grip- ing, no pain, no nausea. Everybody should take a dose occasional!)- and keep well. It Has a Pleasant Taste Retail I ice 5()C Pfr P ottle Prepared by skilled chemists in the laboratories of Van Vleet-Mansfield Drug Co. Memphis, Teiin. W. Gordon Erskine intr Sible ' Sibley Frskine General Agents The Penn Mutual Life Lisurance Company of Philadelphia Great Eastern Casuah)- Compan} ' of New York (jermania Bank Bldg. Cumberland Plione 53 74 Pcujc JOS Depository of the United States The First National Bank Memphis Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits $1,150,000 Officers Directors J. A. Omberg, _ _ _ _ President W. J. Abston C. F. Farnsworth J. Marks P. S. Smithwick, _ _ _ - Vice-President W. R. Barksdalc W. A. Gage H. M. Neely C. F. Farnsworth, - - - - Vice-President H. Bcnsdorf J. Goldsmith J. A. Omberg C Q. Harris, _ _ _ _ Cashier J. M. Dockery W. Halliburton T. K. Riddick C. H. Craig, _ _ _ Assistant Cashier L. R. Donelson Robt. E. Lee P. S. Smithwick L. C. Humes, _ _ _ Assistant Cashier W. C. Early S. R. Leatherman Jo L. Hutton, - - - - President • C. M. Norfleet, Assistant Cashier Jas. F. Hunter, _ - _ Vice-President W. L. Fiuntlcy, Jr., Assistant Cashier J. D. McDowell, - - - - Cashier W. FL Wilkes, Assistant Cashier The Mercantile National Bank of Memphis Capital $500,000 3 (. Interest Paid on Savings Yovir Account Solicited Pane 1 06 -.V- k 4- ' .-- Paul Milloy Official Photographer foi Normal School ym ■• w .J v |k. fa r ' fe tQ % Special Rates to Students Byrd Building, Main and Madison Page 10- The Memphis Street Railway Company Character and Training Combined for l fficiency 1 he i reat a;ains in efficiency made by the Memphis Street Railway Company wouh! not have been possible u ithout the whole-souled co-operation of its army ot nine hundred employees. 1 he careful selecticjn and long training necessary for a recruit to qualify has developed a type of employee creditable to any organization. Kach individual has become keenly interested in the gains made by the company for safety and satisfactory service. f very man helps raise the standard of his fellow workers. They have learned that one careless employee can put all the others in a bad light with tlu ' public. Rules regarding courtesy are very strict. Sometimes a man is not able to cope with a complicated situation and the passenger becomes offended. Investigation generally reveals that this is due to misumlerstanding on the part of the passenger and employee. The older and more experienced employee avoids these controversies, and patrons should not base their jvulgment of the employees as a whole upon the acts of an individual. The street car men who have made good are capable, loyal and conscientious. They live close to their work and close to each other. The Memphis Street Railway Y. M. C. A. is one of the few of its kind in the world. No organization could be more successful in getting close to the lives of its members or in acc]uiring so completely that Y. M. C. A. Spirit. The social features bring the men anil their families together in large numbers and the religious meetings have splendid attendance, both the Sunda ' morning service and the Tuesday evening J ible class. There is a special Sabbath School every Sunday afternoon for the children. 1 he street car is now the very safest place on the highway in Memphis, even safer than on foot. Fhis is due in a large measure to the training and at the same time to the character of the men who operate the cars. Page loS When You Want A Car of Red Ash, Brilliant, Alabama, Illinois or Kentucky Coal Write to Memphis Coal Company Memphis, Tenn. Lamar Steam Laundry Work Kxcellent Service M tthotit Delay Let Us Wash Your Feather Pillows Phone Hemlock 2086 We Use Our Best Efforts To please and be deserving of the patronage of West Tennessee Normal : : Model Laundry Couipliuwuls of Ger mania Savings Bank Madison and Second Pcuji ' log West Tennessee State Normal School Memphis Fall Term opens September 18th, 1916 Thorough preparation of teachers and school officers for all departments of school work Four Years Academic Two Years College Ifork Strong Faculty of Twenty-Five Teachers, Com- xiiwdious Academic Building, Handsome Dormitories with ever) ' Modern Convenience; Excellently Ecjuipped Laboratories for the Studying of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Manual Training, Agriculture and Home Economics. : : : : : Spacious Campus, Strong Athletics, Christian Associations, Literary Societies, Musical Organiza- tions, Health Record L ' nexcelled; Tuition Free to Tennessee Students; Board at Actual Cost, 13.50 per Month for Board and Furnished Room. : : Announcement Summer Term, June 12th to July 21st, 1916 Regular Courses of College Work will be Offered in all Departments in the Summer Term in vVddition to Strong Teachers ' Courses in Common School Branches. For Bulletin and Other Information, write to J. W. Brister, President Memphis J Term, Page I lo O 3 J ::i J tf H .K 00 : , •