Monmouth College - Ravelings Yearbook (Monmouth, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 208 of the 1901 volume:

' mim 0 ' ( . y I ' OLL ' ME I ' ll! TO MISS ALICK WINBIGLEE, UNDER WH0SJ2 FOSTERING CARE AND WISE ADMINISTRATION SO MANY STUDENTS HAVE BEEN LED TO HIGHER VIEWS OF MATHEMATICS, THIS VOLUME IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED. iireeHninK j CCEPT, kind friends and Critics, the Ravcl- ings of ipoi, 1 ' ith the feeling that, zohatever its defects or omissions, our class has done its best. The object is to give to the students, and to those interested, an accurate description of ' ' What ive di throughout the entire College. It ' e hope zve have succeeded in giving you a glimpse of the fun, labor and results of life at Monmouth. EDITORS. EDITORIAL BOA-RB. EDITORS-IN CHIEF: JUNIA A. POLLOCK. .1. A. SPEER. BUSINESS MANAGERS: GEORGE BARR. ROY GRAHAM. D. L. McBRIDE. R. W. FRENCH. ASSOCIATE EDITORS: WIRT S. WILEY, ZULU Z. RENWICK, HUGH A. HANNA, MARTHA J. HANNA, - HAROLD .1. WILSON, HELEN M. CULBERTSON, LYTLE R. FREE, R. W. WILSON. Athletics. Alumni. Chronology. Class. Organization. Literary. Miscellany. Mh HEnnmmnno ©IhiirciDimdDtogiyo ©rgjsiniin MnciDirno ©DmilbSo MnscselDainiyo LnHeirairyo Faculty and Instructors. SAMUEL ROSS LYONS, President. A. B., Mocmouth College, 1877; A. M., ibid, 1880: B. D., Zenia Theological Seminary, 1880; D. D., Westminster College, 1898. JOHN HENRY McMILLAN, Vice President and Professor of Latin. A. B.. Indiana State University, 1874: A. M., ibid, 1877: Graduate Student University of Chicago, ' 1894; Litt. D., Western University of Pennsylvania, 1897. .J. H. WILSON. Professor of Greek. A. B., Indiana State University, 1860: A. M., ibid, 18(i3: Ph.D., Parson ' s College, 1885. .J. M. BROSIUS, Professor of Mathematics. A. B., Monmouth College, 1888: graduate student .Johns Hopkins University, 1894: University of Chicago, 1896-98. .JENNIE LOGUE CAMPBELL, Lady Principal and Harding Professor of English Literature. B. S.. Oxford Ladies ' College, 1860: A. B., ibid, 1861; A. M., Mon- mouth, 1880. RUSSELL GRAHAM, Mathers Professor of Social Science. A. B.. Monmouth College, 1870: A. M., ibid, 1873: B. D., Xenia Theological Seminary, 1873: D. D., Westminster College, 1893. .JOHN NESBIT SWAN, Pressly Professor of Physics and Chemistry. A. B., Westminster College, 1S86: A.M., ibid,18S9: Graduate Student Johns Hopkins University, 1888-89; 1891-93; Ph. D., ibid, 1893. SAMUEL STEEN MAXWELL, Professor of Biology. B. S., Amity College. 1886; M. S-, ibid, 1888; Graduate Student Johns Hoi)kins Universitv, 1889-90: University of Chicago, 189.5-6; Ph. D.. ibid, 1896. ALICE WINBIGLER, Associate Profes.sor of Mathematics and Astronomy. B. S., Monmouth College, 1877; A. M., ibid, 1894. FLORABEL PATTERSON, Professor of History. A. M., Penn ColJege, 1896; student in History, University of Mich- igan, 1891-92. L. E. ROBINSON, Professor of English. A. B., Drury College, 1894; A. M., ibid, 1897: Graduate Student in English, University of Chicago, 1900. CLEMENTINE CALVIN, Professor of Elocution. A. B., Allegheny College. 1882: A. M., ibid, 1885: Graduate Student in Elocution, Boston University, 1883. GRACE HELEN WOODBURN, Instructor in Latin. A. B., Indiana Universitv, 1885: Graduate Student Indiana Univer- sity, 1893-4; A. M., ibid, 1894; Graduate Student Universitv of Chi- cago, 1894-95. J. B. HERBERT, Director of Musical Department. B. S., Monmouth College, 1869; M. D., Hahnemann Medical College, 1872. TORILD ARNOLDSON, Professor of German. A. B., Monmouth College, 1900. CLINNIE HALLAM, Instructor in Crayon. uenate of l onTnouih College, Officers of the Senate and Trustees. S. R. LYONS, D. D., President. J. E. ALEXANDER, A. M., Secretary. R. A. WILSON, A. M., Treasurer and Financial Agent. REV. REV. REV. E. E. J. M. REV. REV. REV. REV. T. H. REV. PRESSLEY THOMPSON, .J. K. MONTGOMERY, J. T. MELOY, ELLIOTT, CLELAND, J. A. RENWICK, S. R. LOGUE, C. H. MITCHELL, Directors. (Term Expires January, i oo.) REV. G. W. HAMILTON, REV. J. A. MONTEITH, REV. A. N. PORTER, W. P. PRESSLY. i January, 1901.) WEAVER WHITE, W. P. BRYSOX, REV. PAUL STEWART, REV. W. A. ROBB, (Term Espii REV. S. M. McCONNELL. (Term Expires January, 1902.) J. A. HENDERSON, L. A. HAMIL, ROGERS, A. C. BROWN, J. R. BRITTAIN, REV. A. M. CAMPBELL. t5irectors of the TMumni. {Term Expires January, igoo.) DAN E. WAID. (Term Expires January, igor.) DAVID H. LOGAN. (Term Expires January, 1902.) REV. J. P. GIBSON. Uadies ' T tdvisory 3oard. MRS. JENNIE LOGUE CAMPBELL, President. MRS. J. C. DUNBAR, MRS. T. H. HANNA, MRS. MARY E. IRWIN, MRS. .lOHN BURNSIDE, MRS. .lOSEPH STEVENSON, MRS. W. H. FRANTZ, MRS. S. K. HAMILTON, MRS. .1. C. REID, MRS. MARY BROWN, MRS. W. H. SEXTON, MRS. .1. C. KILGORE, MRS. A. C. HARDING, MRS. J. J. GLENN. Trustees. A. H. DEAN, WM. WOOD, E. J. BLAIR, dune, 1900 ) J. C. DUNBAR, R. A. WILSON, (June, 1901.) W. S. WEIR, J. R. HANNA, (June, J902.) W. T. CAMPBELL, IVORY QUINBY. JlE iniiMcDiiJiltlh ©dDEDegjec MONMOUTH COLLEGE stands for the best that can be obtained in a true collegiate education. MONMOUTH C(_ LLEGE places first of all the development of the lloral and Spiritual nature. She has for this moral training: 1. A Christian Community. A very large percentage of the citizens of Monmouth are members of evangelical churches. The people are a church-going people and are active in those things which jsromote morality and Chvistianity. The students are welcomed in these Christian homes. 2. A Christian Faculty. Every member of the Faculty is an active Christian and labors to advance the spiritual life of the students. They take active part in the church work of the city and bring the College into close touch with the Christian people. .3. A Body of Christian Students. The great majority of the students are professing Christians. They come almost wholly from Christian homes and bring with them the influ- ences of the training there received. The prevailing sentiment among the students is for true morality. 4. The Study of the Bible. The study of the Bible is made a part of the required curriculum, and kindred subjects are ottered as part of the regular work in the College courses. The students are required to attend chapel exercises daily. Special classes for the study of the Bible, missions, and other religious topics are arranged each year and are well maintained. The Christian Union is an association of Faculty and students which meets weekly for prayer and holds a special meeting once a month. It is wisely con- ducted and well attended. Monmouth College places second the Develop- ment of the Mind. She has for this mental training: 1. An Intelligent Community. The first settlers in Monmouth were of an intellectual stock. The presence of the College for nearly half a century has brought about the gathering together of an intelligent citizsnship. These people appreciate the value of an education and are in sympathy with the work of the Col- lege. The highly developed public school system of the city is another evidence of the same fact. 2. An Intelligent Faculty. Every member of the Faculty is a college graduate and a number are also university graduates. All have made special study of the subjects they teach. The wisdom of age and the fire of youth combine with the strength of middle life to make a most vigorous, progressive and efficient Faculty. 3. A Body- of Intelligent Students. The majority of the students come from the homes of cultured people. More than half of the students are from Scotch or Scotch-Irish communi- ties, and they bring with them the instincts of an intelligent race. 15 4. Modern Courses of Study. The student on entering Monmouth College is offered his choice of a number of groups of study. Each of these groups has a definite amount of work laid down as required work, but this work differs in the different groups. The student adds to this required work a sufficient amount of elective work to make up his complete course. This system is equivalent to the oft ' ering of a very large number of separate courses. In addition to the work just described, which is the College work proper. Preparatory, Music and Art Departments are maintained on the same liberal basis. 5. A College Equipment. The class rooms, libraries, laboratories, society halls, courses of lectures and social life are all of svich a character as to amply supply the mental needs of the student and lead him into the best intellectual devel- opment. Four literary societies are conducted by students. These have large membership and are well managed. They are of inestimable value to the student. A debating association and an oratorical association are doing good work and bring the students in contact with other colleges. The Mandolin and Glee Club and other organizations give both mental drill and relaxation. Monmouth College places third the development of the Physical Natiti ' e. She has for this physical training: 1. A New Gymnasium. This building ' is to be finished and furnished with the best modern apparatus in time for the opening of the new college year 1900-01. This structure is 40x80 feet in floor space.. The whole floor space is to be devoted to athletics, as the lockers and baths are in the adjoining base- ment of the auditorium. 2. A Fine Athletic Park. This parK is east of the College just beyond the city limits. It has a quarter mile running track, base bail and foot ball fields, tennis courts, a grand stand — in short, every equipment of a first-class athletic park. Like the gymnasium it is easy of access and provides plenty of space for every student. 3. Athletic Organizations. The Athletic Association of the students under the supervision of the Faculty manages the athletic teams. First and second teams are organ- ized in foot ball, baseball, basket ball and track events. Class teams are organized and inter-class contests are held in a number of these games. Inter-collegiate contests with neighboring colleges are also held. MONMOUTH COLLEGE is fortunate in many other respects than these just enumerated. The City has a number of railroads passing through it, g ' iving it access in every direction by trunk lines. It has streets paved with brick, artesian water in abundance, electric lights, telephone system, proposed electric lines to neighboring towns and villages, sewer sj ' stem, fine library, Y. M. C. A. building, new county buildings, g-overnment build- ing in process of erection, etc. The College has an alumni of more than one thousand who are in positions of honor and influence scattered in almost every part of the world. It has an increased endowment, the support of the United Pres- byterian Church, good buildings, beautiful campus and bright prospects for the future. Bei Iof P oll. Louise Grace Doig Anderson, A. B. L., Torild Arnoldson, Philo, Elmira Lueretia Blake, A. B. L., Elizabeth Jane Carson, A. B. L., May Effie C ' halfant, Aletheorian, Lela Margaret Cook. A. B. L., William Jamieson McClement Cunningham, Ralph Irwin Findley, Eccritean, Alda Craham, A. B. L., . . . Rolland Jerome Hamilton, Eccritean, Martha Mabel Harris, A. B. L., Mary McCoUum Hunter, Ralph Jamieson, Philo, Fred Miller McLaughlin, Eccritean, Melville Irwin McQuiston, Philo, Samuel Archer Munford, Eccritean, Agnes Beatrice Oliver, A. B. L., Ludella Olive Parshall, A. B. L., Kenneth Graham Phelps, Philo, David Steele Sharpe. Philo, Elizabeth Freemen Smiley, A. B. L. , Florence Rose Speer, A. B. L , Howard Eastburn Spence, Ecc ritean, Isabella Cooper Stewart, A. B. L., Louis Tinning, Eccritean, David Russell Turnbull, Eccritean, .John Manifold Wallace, Eccritean, Valentine Leland Wilson, Eccritean, Wirt McLean Wright, Philo. Monmouth. Stockholm Sweden. Burlington, Iowa. Sparta. Oquawka. Morning Sun. Ohio. Eccritean, - Chicago. Monmouth Des Moines, Iowa. Arkansas City, Kansas. Springfield, Ohio. Monmouth. Monmouth. Bellefontaine, Ohio. Monmouth. - Princeton, Ind. Toulon. Monmouth. Monmouth. Harshaville, Ohio. Eleanor. Monmouth. Monmouth. Monmouth. Patterson ville, N. Y. Philadelphia, Pa. Huntsville, Ohio. Spokane, Wash. Ottawa, Kansas. history of ' 00! Does that mean that the events chronichled would be expressed by a mere cipherV That might be the conclusion of a casual observer, but if any one in Monmouth were to express himself in that wise he would certainly bring upon himself the contumely of unpardonable oblivion to his surrounding ' s. In truth, we are unfortunate in our name; but with the sagest Englishman we ask what ' s in a name? A rose by any name would smell as sweet, ' ' and is not an unpretentious exterior a deep measure of true greatness? Yea verily, it is our intrinsic worth that has won our place the esteem of the world. It is on account of this worth that mathematicians and Philosophers have quarreled long and uncompromisingly over our exact place chronologically. They could not become convinced that the advent ■of such a class did not mean the dawning of a new era. Our distinction manifested itself early in our career. As Fresh- men life was pleasent, but of necessity, courageous. Our first class gathering ' was a social given by Bert Matthews then one of our number. The first snow of the season was hiding from view the mud of some 18 in. depth. The drivers accorded well with the driving but the short merry hours well repaid the long painful minutes of severe oscillations in un- •certain directions thro ' the ' bus. Feb. 22, is always a day of history. 1900 gave proof of its sagacity and forehandedness in anticipating by two days the birthday of our honored father and the schemes of wily Sophs. These smiling villians accomplished nothing positively de- terimental, but three of our boys did not appear in dress-suits. We set the dignified precedent of abstaining from a color-rush ; but shortly after occurred the famous Campus Art Exhibition recorded in detail in the obituary of ' 99. Very modest were our masters and the workman- ship was placed under the heading Things that everyone doesn ' t know. ' ' -During the spring our picnic opened class festivities and the last act was ;the gaining of that championship in base ball which ' 00 has continued to hold. The Sophomore year is characterized by intellectual dilligenee. Long- er than others yet with briefer annals. The startling social event was the picnic of the spring term. The day was cold, and dark, and dreary, it rained and afl: ' orded valuable opportunities for observing the chemical effects of HjO on starch. In a hospitable country home we substituted lamps for the hidden moon and returned to the chiming of midnig ' ht bells. The Junior year brought us in goodly numbers much needed new members. From N. E. S. and W. they came to join us. Then commenc- ed a year most pleasant and profitable. Picnics and socials were fre- quent and undisturbed. The class assumed the editorship of the Annual 20 and put out the best up to date. Then having seen ' 99 out into tlie world, took its place as highest class. A social reunion in form of an indoor picnic (held in the reception room of the auditorium,) was enjoyed. The idea was very popular, even among other class men who tho ' t to have something of a picnic, too. Their plans were very disastrous to comfort (their own.) The trembling limbs and chattering- teeth of the ring leaders were inducements to molest Sr., picnics no more. Before the autumn days had passed over our work and pleasure, there fell the shadow of our first class sorrow, the death of Arthur Henderson, one who had been always with us to help us. His was the true honor, the love of all most intimately associated and his character was such that none who have come in touch with it can say that he is wholly lost. Thanksgiving day was observed by feeding the Lyons. (Other classes please follow). The social function of the winter term was extended to the entire school. Taking Feb. 23, as class meeting day was left to our option( ' ?) and it was unanimously decided to follo the time honored custom and let the matter be. So much for the class collectively but what of the individuals and groups of which it is composed? Does not Monmouth here display the champion nine, the stars of the ' leven, Orpheus-like musicians, success- ful orators, the most logical debaters, the most faithful lovers? Long must the memory linger, but for us the days in M. C, will be more than memories. So much of ourselves are they that vale Monmouth is impossible. FiniB. J uniOF Roll. George Barr, Mary Evelyn Carothers, Helen Margaret Culbertson, John Griffith Dick, Helen Reba Donnan, Lytle Rodgers Free, Rensselaer Welsh French, Hugh Kennedy Galloway, Roy Graham, Alonzo Emmett Hanna, Hugh Allison Hanna, Martha Jane Hanna, Blanche Hogue, Lulu Eleanor Kilgore, David Lytle McBride, Elbert McCreery, William Stalker McDougal, William Thomson Munn, Nellie May Nichol, Myra Alcott Pattison, Nelle Porter, Junia Anderson Pollock, Znlu Renwick, Alma Jean Robb, Nora Jane Smith, Joseph Andrew Speer, Elizabeth Weed, Edna Margaret Whitehill, Samuel Wirt Wiley, Harold Joss Wilson, Samel Avlin Work, Monmouth Stronghurst Piper City New Florence, Pa. Cedar Rapids, la. Waterford, Pa. Chicago Berlin, la. - Monmouth Monmouth - Monmouth Monmouth - Monmouth Monmouth - Monmouth Loveland, Col. Chariton, la. Mundale, N. Y. - Monmouth Monmouth - Monmouth - Cedarville, O. Omaha, Neb. ■Jamestown, O. Tingley, la. Hanover Colona Dewar, la - Monmouth Alonmouth - Ft. Palmer, Pa. jmjjgmm a0 ' ' ' . ' V ' P MHHj , «ji 1 R JHIP; - - ' W iS s P -. Ifci- ■ •i ' Si i Wm 1901. HE years roll on. When Father Time shall have passed one- more mile-stone we shall be drawing near to one of the cher- M M ished aims of our life. Our associations together have been pleasant ones ; our- history resplendent with honors ; our banner has always floated high ; our victories, in younger days, upon the athletic field unsurpassed j, our work in the class-room unexcelled. We do not stop for obstacles in the way, for we always find a way or make one. We have always been in the front row (except in chapel). Happy is that nation that hath little history is an old adage, which is just as applicajjle to a c3llej-3 class as to a nation. We can- not boast of any long drawn out contentions, nor of struggles among ourselves, or with other classes. Our struggles have been in our study of Demonsthenes or kindred subjects, where we had to wrestle with it. because it ' s strong. Our knowledge of the modern lang-uages is more complete, than is that of our contemporary classes, for we have had French for three years; we, too, always have our Speer with us for defense; we have our Porter eager to serve us at any time, so we- are Free to enjoy ourselves even if we only have a Nlchol. Noth- ing can Barr us from our attainments, or from an evening ' s enjoy- ment, although others may plot and conspire to tamper with the rigs so that they could not be used. We need not speak of victories won on the gridiron, they were evi- dent to all, yet we did not become pufi ' ed up over them, but were able to move along in the world at the proper pace. We were sorry for the- Preps, but they are young and have yet to learn the lesson of courtesy to their superiors. The welfare and deportment of the other classes have been greatly elevated by our intiuence. It was our duty to see that the Seniors did not indulge to heavily in ice-cream at the social during the Fall term. We had to chastise the Sophs for disobeying the rules and regulations bv taking charge of their class caps, and keeping them until the Wondrously Wise Ones would acknowledge their misdeeds. There is much honor due the boys of ' 01 in showing- the Freshmen their proper place in college life, and teaching them that they were yet g-reen and didn ' t know any better. In doing this we have won the respect of the Faculty and student body, and these clases have been showing their appreciation of our efforts in their behalf ever since they have been revealed to them. Although fate- has decreed to us the name of Naughty Ones, it is evidently inconsist- ent with our character. Some of our ex-members have already distinguished themselves 25 ' One was needed in Paris to tielp in the great exposition. Another is traveling through some of the Oriental countries. Two others, after be- ing with us only one year, are now domiciled as the powers behind the thrones of pastor ' s mansions. We might tell of others who have al- ready made for themselves a name. With such a record as thos e have •made who were with us only for a short time, the world for-etells of a brilliant future for those who remain to the end. Our men and women of ' 01 will be able to fill everj ' position in life. We have prospective, ward politicians, inventors, musicians galore, law- yers, professors, physicians, missionaries, ministers. All that we desire is that we may make the world better by our having lived and having .had a vital part in its history. 2P HE Sophomore class have ipassed a very pleasant and very suc- cessful year. Excellence in the class room, the literary hall and M M the athletic field has attracted universal admiration and prais©- We are satisfied with our record in the class room. And so are the professors. For deep study, original investigation and close thinking the class of ' 02 is unrivalled. Our ■faculty look on in amaze- ment and delight at our astonishing progress in the field of letters and science. The other classes admire and revere our astonishing wealth o intellect. In the literary halls the members of this illustrious class stand out clear and prominent against the dark and gloomy backg-round of Fresh- men, Preps, etc. In the parlimentary drills who is it that entangles and snares the presiding officer with irresistible logic and piercing eloquencey Answer, Sophomore. Who but the members of ' 02 can write such de- lightful essays, deliver such tasieful and enjoyable declamations or such original and forcible orations? When the Sophomore speaks, a reverent hush prevades ' the audience, and upon each hearer the thought forces it- self that on the platform stands the future great orator, theologian or lawyer, whose present ability gives but a faint conception of future tri- umphs. The .class of ' ' 02 has the reputation o ' having begun and carried through every enterprize of note that has occurred in Monmouth College during the past year. The nig-ht of the Freshman social the most promin- ent members of that class stood on a rock on the campus, and, under the moral suasion of members of our class, gave the most damaging testi- mony against themselves. Our little blue caps bear witness to our energy and judgment. As we go to press we learn of another glorious victory of our class. The Freshmen in the dead of night silently and with the aid of Preps hung their colors on the highest rafters of the Auditorium. They then retired to their beds feeling confident that the student body would see the -orange and black at chapel next day. But at chapel no colors were seen. a little band of Spartan Sophomores having discovered and removed the colors the previous night after the departure of the Freshmen. This is admittedly the most complete and crushing defeat the Freshman class has ■ever sustained in the annals of the college. In athletics we are great. Last fall we defeated every collegiate foot- ball team that we met. The Freshman team bit the dust before us. We humbled the proud Senior team and bowed their haughty head. How are the mighty fallen. We did not meet the Juniors. This team was de- feated by the Preps and we did not feel that they were in our class. The Prep team under circumstances which were not above suspicion scored on ■us, but this lone score was on a fluke, the merest accident in the world. At this time our baseball record has not been made, but we have every- reason to believe that it will equal our football record. We have a hap- pylway of twisting the ball round the batsman ' s neck and thenoe into the catcher ' s mit, that the intellect of the other classes cannot solve. We de- pend on the baseball bat to win our games, not the brickbat. In the rivalry of classes the deeds of the class of ' 02 are many and glorious. One dark and cloudy night when the owl sat hooting and shrieking on the campus and the wind was soughing and lamenting in the- tree tops and the keen, frosty ' air penetrated to the very marrow, our class — the boys with strong and willing arms placed a boulder — not a stone, but a big and bulky boulder — upon the campus, with the fair es- cutcheon ' 02 thereon. On the following night it was determined to guard the huge mass against the iconoclastic class of ' 03, which it was thought would make an attempt to disturb it. So the Sophomores with their characteristic bravery watched the whole night through, sitting on the college steps and braving untold and namless dangers in defence of this class emblem. About 4 a. m. the Freshman class approached in a body and attempted to desecrate our sacred boulder which we had dedicated with the sweat of our brow. At that moment regardless of bruises and falls and white linen and boiled shirts we hurled ourselves upon them. The only instance in all history that approached this in heroic disregard of life and sublimity was the Charge of the Light Brigade, at Balaklava. The Freshmen did not await our onslaught, but broke and ran. We pursued, but they, knowing the ways of darkness rather than those of light, were swallowed up in the night. Gentle reader, that boulder of the class of ' 02 lies before the college to this day. In social events we are the higher crust in Monmouth College. When we are arrayed in our best raiment, with collars as high as cuffs around our necks, garnished with a white dickey, there is no sight like it in the heavens above or the earth beneath or the waters under the earth. Each Sophomore is a bright and shining light, and, glowing and sparkling like a star, moves about among lesser constellations, leaving in his wake a train of benumbed and dumfounded Freshmen, Preps and even higher classmen who are bewildered and dizzied by the radiance of his appear- ance. The Sophomore boy is only surpassed by the Sophomore g ' irl. In speaking of her I can only say in the words of the poet To see her was to love her. To love but her forever. For nature made her what she is And never made another. And now dear reader, we must draw our history to a close. We feel that because of modesty and a lack of space we have not done justice to this noble class. The spirit is willing, but the hand that moves the pen is human and weak. Should another Homer or Milton arise, we com- mend to them with all deference and humility the class of ' 02 as a fitting- theme for another immortal poem. 28 yP a careful analysis was made of the elements which compose our clsss of 1903, perhaps a trace might be found of that ver- dancy so common to all Freshmen, but as I am come to praise CEesar and not to bury him, we will turn our attention to the qualities which have made us famous and not dwell upon human frailties which only go to prove that we are not gods but men. Acting upon advice received early in our college career, we have Pitched our chariot to a star and we only stoop to conquer ! It was on a beautiful September evening that the class of 03 first came to realize that she was the object of tender (y) solicitude from the entire college in general and ' 02 in particular. Of course we could not ' help noticing the shy glances which were cast in our direction during chapel, but had interpreted them to be only a small part of the recogni- tion due us on account of our personal charms and not to any deep seated feeling which would cause them to dog our footsteps like beasts of prey on this the evening of our first Freshman social. The air was calm, the earth was calm, in fact, the very night itself was calm. The blushing- moon hid his silly face behind the shoulder of a cloud, the little stars one by one winked the other eye and went out, while the clouds of war hung low over the campus; the under classmen tossed restlessly in their ■drowsy beds waiting for they knew not what. Suddenly the stillness was broken by the tramp, tramp, tramp of marching feet. It was the gallant boys of ' 03 going after their girls, undaunted by the honors of the night, ' Their ' s not to reason why Their ' s but to do or die, ' ' while after them pursuing feet of the Sophs beat time to the Six feet of Earth. A few stragglers from our ranks fell by the wayside, but all showed up at the finish sadder and wiser men. The insight which the wily Soph- omores gave us into their mode of warfare was greatly appreciated, and an occasional black eye among our foes bears eloquent testimony to the .faCt that we have improved upon it. Ah, me 1 The night we buried their tombstone for them! If you rhave tears prepare to shed them now. That is positively the only funeral where we ever officiated as sexton while the chief mourners were at home and in bed. How pitiful it is to see a class endeavoring to perpetuate their name and fame through the medium of cold gray stone, and then, saddest of .all, to see that one lone, lorn memorial hiding its light under 29 a bushel of earth. Far, far better to follow our glorious example and ' engrave your history upon the hearts of men. In the color rush at Christmas we did all, and more than all, that was required jf us (by the Faculty.) One of the members of that august- body confided to a friend that her hand grew so weary scratching down A ' s for the Freshmen that she sometimes had to throw in a B or two in order to relieve her cramped muscles. It may seem strange to the unini- tiated that we should allow such a clear case of injustice to go unre- buked, but we are mild and genial in disposition as well as fierce in battle, and inclined to be merciful to our professors, realizing that although the- spirit is willing the flesh is oft-times weak. So much for our standing in the class room, for by this time we must have convinced you that while- we excel in athletics, ' we are capable of some mental gymnastics as well. The chief social event of the college year was our banquet on the 22nd ' of Feb. It was such a brilliant success in every particular that all at- tempts of former years pale into insignificence beside it. The Sophs knowing full well that they were unable to cope with our valiant boys, wisely called to their aid the entire student body. (We are surprised that they did not get the Faculty to help them.) At the appointed hour ' 02 ' and her Hessians besieged our banquet hall en masse. They hurled themselves upon our castle walls like the futile waves which, beat out the- rocks of Gibraltar, and we defied them, aye, we sallied forth upon our battlements and laughed them to scorn. At ' last they turned and fled,, taking their dead and wounded with them while ive went on our way re- joicing, with not one lambkin missing from the flock. It is unnecessary to prophesy for our future, actions speak louder than words, and we promise that you shall hear from us ever and anon. And so, with all our proud banners flying, honored alike by friend and foe, we bid you cm rei-oir but not good-bye. zj repdoTT . ID any one mention the Preps? Oh, yes, it was not a mere mention, Have not our brave deeds been on the tongues, Of all the vipper classmen? Do not the dig-nified Seniors remove their mortar-boards in recogni- tion, and the all-important Juniors as they travel along, first give us a. vacant stare then remembering who we are rapidly doff their caps? Do- not the Blowhards or Sophomores upon seeing us grab, their little faded blue caps and hold them in a firm grasp till we pass by? And what, of the verdant Freshman? Oh, they not only bare their heads but on bended knees they beg and beseech us that we give themsome of our boys, and when we refuse, what becomes of them? well, they won ' t play. And why is all this ado made over a Prep you ask? Why? Who were the- champions of the college class football teams? Preps. Our deeds have only been partly shown in base-ball, as yet we have- only silenced the Sophomores but have we not a grand outlook? In or- ganizing ' the college team did they not take our Jimmy for catcher and who is first-base man? But we are not only champions in atheletics. Ask for our class- room record and you will find, that we push things vigorously and if called for could go to infinity to find the dam;ter of anything you might ask for, or find the cute root of any quantity. It has been said that it is a little hard to get credentials for some of th,e Preps, but let me emphasize that it is all a mistake, for is it our fault that the Faculty in their hurry make our A ' s resemble D ' s?. Then in college society do not we shine among- the stars. Were Ui t we well represented in the Mandolin and Glee Clubs? ' Have we not the- greatest artist the colleg ' e att ' ords? Have we got any girls? Well I guess, got a hundred more or less, but their modesty bids me refrain from telling of their many virtues, but- when we all appear together as the class of 1904 on every side it will be said: Deos hoininesque testamur ' that never class was like this class.. MtoDelks iO AN OUTSIDER, athletics in Monmouth College during the present school year may seem to have been dead, but those on ■ the inside know that they have been only sleeping, and will soon , be in the field again to give our old rivals a thorough waiting up. It is true we disbanded our foot ball team last fall, but under favorable conditions we might have finished the season with credit. These conditions, imposed by our Faculty, were quite ideal in themselves, but so long as they were not adopted by other institutions, put us at an unfair disadvantage. These restrictions have since been made much less stringent and will not interfere with our future success. As it was, we kept our excellent coach, Gordon Stewart, formerly of the University of Michigan, during the entire season, and a spirited series of class games was carried out. These brought to light much promising- material that would other- wise have been undeveloped, and will enable Monmouth to have a win- ning team next year. During the winter both the ladies and g ' entlemen organized basket ball teams, and considerable enthusiasm for this sport was aroused. The spring has opened with much enthusiasm for athletics, and every evening a large crowd of men are practicing faithfully at base ball and track events. At last we have given up the old idea of buying a battery, and instead have employed an experienced player to coach the base ball teams. We realize, from our experience last fall, the value of class, games in developing- new material, and a similar series of base ball games has been arranged for. Monmouth has withdrawn from the Illi- nois Intercollegiate Athletic Association, buiManager French has already arranged for three dual meets with other colleges, in track and field ath- letics, and has a fourth under consideration. The Athletic Park is being- put in better condition than ever before. Our third-ot-a-mile track has been graded and worked over until it would be hard to excel. A second diamond has been stripped and graded which will be even better than the old one. Before the spring is over we will have a large new amphi- theater, and the park will be surrounded with an eig-ht-foot solid board fence. At last the long-hoped-for gymnasium is in process of construction. It is to be a substantial frame structure (to be veneered with brick as soon as finances permit) 40x80 feet in dimension and 20 feet to the eaves. The fioor is to be of hard wood and polished, and a running track will be placed around the interior, 10 feet above the floor. The building is located so that the baths in the Auditorium may be used without inconve- nience to the athletes. A gymnasium has been the greatest need of atli- letics in Monmouth for many years, and now that we have it, and our athletes can keep in condition all winter, ca . get to practicing- early and keep at it through all kinds of weather, our prospects for future victories are surely bright. 33 ffioi moutl GolkgE Htl ktiG HggoEiation. — OFFICERS.— President, . - - - Rosooe Jones. Secretary and Treasurer, - - - Wirt Wright. Trustees: Ralph .Jamieson. Chalmers Morrow. Charles Phelps. —ADVISORY BOARD.— Dr. Russell Graham. Wirt Wright. William Clendeniu. —DEPARTMENT MANAGERS.— Roscoe .Jones, - - - Manager Foot Ball 1899. Roy Graham, . - - - Manager Foot Ball 1900. A. D. Gait, - - - - Manager Base Ball 1900. R. W. French, - - - - Manager Track Athletics. R. .J. Hamilton, - - - Manager Basket Ball. FdDdDtt Bfflll] DS 5)9 ■t ' aptain, s. a. munfoed. manager, rosc ' oe jones. Coach, Gordon Stewart. Ross McFadden, - - - - Center. Robert McCoy, . . - - Right Guard. Guy Laffei ' ty, . - . - - Left Guard. D. R. Turnbull, - . . . Rig-ht Tackle. F. L. Hoyman, - - - Left Tackle. Harold Wilson, . - . . Right End. A. D. Gait, - - - , - - Left End. Samuel Collins, - - - - Quarter-back. Bert Marshall, - . - - Right Half-back. S. A. Munford, - - - - Left Half-back. .J. M. Wallace, ----- Full-back. Substitutes: -John Cusack, Carlyle McMurdy, Roy Graham. m F(i])(D)(l Balll SCHEDULE OF GAMES 1899. Sept. 30. Monmouth vs. Lombard at Monmouth. Oct. 7. Monmouth vs. Eureka at Eureka. Oct. 14. Monmouth vs. Mount Pleasant at Mount Pleasant. Oct. 21. Monmouth vs. Knox at Galesburg. Oct. 28. Monmouth vs. Lombard at Galesburg. Nov. 4. Monmouth vs. Knox at Monmouth. Nov. 11. Monmouth vs. Bt-adley at Paoria. Nov. 18. Monmouth vs. Bradley at Monmouth. -Nov. 30. Monmouth vs. Tarkio at Monmouth. 35 Foot Balt. Captain FOOT BALL -RESE-RVES. Captain. Kov I7 Center. Right Guard. Left Guard. Right Tackle. Left Tackle. Right Ead. - Left End. Quarter-back. - Right Half-back, Left Half-back, Full-back. Sabs itjt-s. Clarl ileXnight. R. D. .AHAM. W. M. Innis_ Samuel Young. Carhie McMurdy Frank Hovman. - Hou-ton Cherry. T. .J. Cunningham.. W. M. Port«r. .John Ciisack.. Hermon Eavev. - Bert Marshall. Roy Graham.. Tiakhani. Russel Storv. lass Peat f all eams. Sexiors. Juniors. i. G. Phelps, C. S. A. Work, D. S. Sharp. E. G. D. L. McBride. W. M. Wrig-ht. L. G. H. K. Galloway. D. R. Turnbull, R. T. .John Dick. Ralph Jamieson, L. T. Elbert McCreerv. M. McQuiston, R. E. ■J. A. Speer. Louis Tinning, L. E. TV. S. McDougal. R. J. Hamilton. Q. B. H. J. Wilson. TV. .J. Cunningham. R. H. B. R. W. French. S. A. ilunford, L. H. B. L. R. Free. •J. M. Wallace, (Capt.) f. b. Roy Graham. (Capt. Sophomores. Preps. J. W. Pinkerton. c. W. M. Innis. Chalmers Mor row. R. G. Ross McFadden. .J. T. Buchanan. L. G. R. D. Tinkham. Calvin .Jones. R. T. F. Hoyman. Samuel Young, L. T. Frank May. Chas. Phelps. E. E. H. W. Eavey. H. R. Jewell. L. E. W. E. Findley. George McKelvey, Q. B. John Cusack. (Capt.) A. D. Gah, R. H. B. Bert Marshall. RDSC08 Jones, (C; ipt.) L. H. B. Ralph Firoved. W. :,J. Ck u-k. F. 3. Sam Collins. leedDifd] (0)11 (Ssinime Oct. 21. Reserves vs. Ponemah at Monmouth — Reserves, 5; Pen., 0.. Oct. 28. Freshmen vs. Sophomore at Monmouth — Sophs. 17: Fres., 0 CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. Nov. 7. .luniors vs. Preps. — Preps., 2.3; Juniors, 0. Nov. Ifi. Seniors vs. Sophomores. — Sophs., 6; Seniors, 0. Nov. 25. Sophomores vs. Preps. — Preps., 5; Sophs., 0. The Champions of ' 99 are the Preps. ■ (v 38 Sfflse BMl i9 Capt., J. M. Wallace. Pitcher, Catcher, First Base, Second Base, Short Stop, Third Base, Right Field, Center Fielii, - Left Field, Substitutes, Coach, M. E. Flynn. Mgr., A. D. Gait. - J. M. Wallace and R. Firoved. James Fulton. H. R. Jewell or Ralph Firoved. J. M. Wallace or A. Randals. John Gibson. Albert McCoy. L. R. Free. Guy Lafferty. - S. A. Munford. Georg-e Cowden, John Cusack. Base Ball Schedule, 1900. April 21. Monmouth vs. Alexis — At Monmouth. April 27. Monmouth vs. Bradley Polytechnic — At Monmouth. May 1. Monmouth vs. Nebraska Indians — At Monmouth. May 2. Monmouth vs. Nebraska Indians — At Monmouth. May 4. Monmouth vs. Bradley Polytechnic — At Peoria. May 5. Monmouth vs. Eureka — At Eureka. May 12. Monmouth vs. Knox — At Monmouth. May W. Monmouth vs. Augustana — At Monmouth. May 26. Monmouth vs. Knox — At Galesburg. May 30. Monmouth vs. Augustana — At Rock Island. June 2. Monmouth vs. Eureka — At Monmouth. June 7. Monmovith vs. Rush Medical — At Monmouth. A. D. GALT, Manager. Base Qall I eserVes. -TTaculty SCHEDULE OF GAMES, April 28. — Reserves vs. Company H. Mandolin, Guitar and Glee Club, Assisted by J. Clyde McCoy and Wag ' ner Quartet-Rooters. CLASS SCHEDULE, Juniors vs. Freshmen. Seniors vs. Freshmen. Seniors vs. Sophomores. Juniors vs. Sophomors. Sophomores vs. Preps. Sophomores vs. Preps. Juniors vs. Preps. Freshmen vs. Preps. Seniors vs. Preps. Seniors vs. Juni SECOND TEAM.— Geo. Cowen, Captain. Catcher— W. J. Cun- .ningham. Pitcher — G. G. Cowden. First Base — S. Yovmg. Second -Base — A. Randals. Short Stop — George Barr. Third Base — Joe. McCreery. Left Field — Charlie Bell. Center — A. J. Grier. Right — ■S. Collins. Sub— W. Porter. Class Base Ball Captains. 44 61a32 Ba E Ball (Lean . Seniors. JUNIOBS. J. M. Wallace, p. Roy Grahami W. J. Cunniagham, c. Haivld WiUon. L. Tinning-, 1-B. Hugh Hanna. S. A. Munford, (Capt.) 2-B. L. R. Free, (Capt.) R. J. Hamilton, 3-B. A. E. Hanna. H. Spenoe, s. s. George Barr. T. Arnoldson, E. F. Wirt Wiley. R. Jamieson, L. F. John Pick. F.M. McLaughlin, C.F. H. K. Galloway. Sophomores. p. — George Covvden, (Capt.) C— Chas. Bell. 1-B. — A. Randals. 2-B.— H. R. Jewell. S. S. — Wyatt Sprague.. 3-B.— Will Matthews., E. F. — H. Acheson. C. F.— C. Moltett. L. F. — Sam Young.. Freshmen. A. McCoy, (Capt.) p. Jno. Cusack, c. C. McMurdy, 1-B. J. K. Gibson, 2-B. R. Tubbs, s. S. Guy Lafferty, 3.B. R. Story, E. f. W. Brownlee, C. F.. F. Lorimer, L. F.. Peeps.. J.. Fulton. S, Collins, (Capt.) E., Jewell. W. Porter. R. Piroved. J. McMicken. F. Seaton. J.W. Crosier. C. Watson. 45- gasl et -gall 1900. C HE PAST WINTER marked the entrance into Monmouth College Athletics of a branch of sport which is fast becom- ing one of the most popular American games. The season for basket ball, coming as it does midway between fall and spring athletics, gives to it for the time almost the sole occupancy of the attention of college athletes. The fact that it can be made a game suitable for both- sexes detracts nothing from its reputation as a game requiring, when jjlayed to the fullness of its possibilities, as much •nerve, skill and endurance as its rough brother, football. But as to basket ball in Monmouth. For its initial season we can speak nothing but praise. Organized among students few of whom tnew even the rudiments of the game, and practicing but occasionally -on a rented court, the Monmouth Colleg ' e basket ball team certainly ■did itself proud. The fact that the strongest team of Western Illinois was defeated, showed the capabilities of the team had constant practice afterwards been possible. For the future of the g ' ame we believe these words will be prophetic ; that with a seasoned team, an enthusiastic student body, and the ad- vantag ' es of our new gymnasium, the game of basket ball in Monmouth will keep pace with its ever growing national popularity. Captain, Frank Gainer. Manager, Roland Hamilton. Right Toss, ----- W. M. Clarke. Left Toss, - ... - Frank Gainer. Center, - - . . . Bert Marshall. Right Guard, . . . - . John Cusack. Left Guard, ----- .lohn Wallace. Record of Games. .Tan. 27. Monmouth vs. Lombard — At Galesburg. Monmouth, 8; Lombard, 18. Feb. 7. Monmouth vs. Galesburg Y. M. C. A. — At I Ionmoutb. Monmouth, 19: Y. M. C. A., 13. Feb. 13. Monmouth vs. Lombard — At Monmouth. Monmouth, 20; Lombard, If). Feb. 27. Monmouth vs. Lombard — At Galesburg. Monmouth. 1.5: Lombard, 21. 46 Baslkett N ACCORDANCE with the expressed wish of the girls who first in Monmouth College plaj ' ed basket ball, we reor- ganized, during the winter term, the Basket Ball Associa- tion and two permanent teams were formed. One of these was entirely of city girls but the other of College girls, and was called the First College Team though, properly speaking it had no right to the name and its members won their M. C. ' s not by meritorious playing, but by mere virtue of its having been the first team formed. The practicing was all done at the armory and the long, cold walks to and from the practice games were very effect- ive in cooling the ardor of the B. B. girls. With the appearance of the new gymnasium on the campus and the introduction of it into Col- lege life will come greater pleasure and faithfulness in attending the practices and consequently greater skill in the playing. To tha College boys who coached us we owe our warmest thanks, and we feel that the little proficiency which we have gained is due en- tirely to their services. We played only one exhibition game and that was with the city team, and, although we met defeat at the hands of the scoreman, yet, part of our team at least played a very good game. The game proved to us conclusively that our greatest weakness lay in the lack of team co-operation. And now, with apologies for the several defeats which we sustained while bearing the College name, and with promises for great improve- ment under the new and favorable conditions of next year, we retire ■gracefully from the scene of action and sign ourselves, THE BASKET BALL GIRLS OF 1900. Sirls S asAet alL Captain, Nellie Davidson. Right Toss, - Left Toss, Right Guard, Left Guard, Bess Blackburn. Jessie Graham. Tirza Sampson. Bertha McKinnie. - Nellie Davidson. RECORD OF GAMES. -April 7. College vs. City Team — At Monmouth. College, 6; City, Track Tesmmic Captain, R. J. Hamilton. Manager and Coach, R. W. French. MEMBERS OF TEAM. R. .1. Hamilton, A. E. Hanna, R. W. French, A. D. Gait, GuyLafferty. J. H. Burnside, D. R. Turnbull, Clarke Turner, Harold Wilson, Roy Reed, F. Gardner, The track team schedule for 1900 includes dual contests with the- following colleges: May 7. Monmouth vs. Iowa Wesleyan — At Monmouth. May 12. Monmouth vs. Carthage College — At Carthag-e. May 25. Monmouth vs. Knox — At Galesburg. The events, and competitors in each, are as follows: ( Reed. Hamilton. ( Reed. Hamilton. 50-yard dash .. 100-yard Dash 220-yard Dash l ZtiAe. 410-yard Dash { g ide. ( Hanna. Half-mile Run -I Turner. ( Gardner. ( Hanna. Mile Run - Turner. ( Gardner. Half-mile Bicycle.. One-Mile Bicycle. Hamilton. French. Hamilton. French. 120-vard Hurdle Burnside. ( Wilson. 220.yard Hurdle | urn ide. Pole -1 ' - iS° ( Hamilton. High Jump -, Burnside. ( French. ( Wilson. Broad Jump -! Turner. ( Hamilton. . Hop-Step-and.Jump-j ; 4Xn. i Turnbull. ■ ' ) Lafferty. ( Turnbull., Laft ' erty. 1 Turnbull. Discus-Throw ■ Laft ' erty. French. Shot-Piit,..; Hammer-Throw . 52: T€r)r)is Assoeiatior). ■ROy G-RAHAM, President. ■ROSeOE JO SES, Secretary and Treasurer. 7N. G. B-ROW M, eustodian. ,HE TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF MONMOUTH COLLEGE is in good condition. It is on a better working ' basis tlian heretofore. During the last year much progress has been made. The membership has increased until we now have an Association large in numbers. However the number of members is not that of which we wish to make special mention. The present courts are fitted up as well as any in this section of the State. We trust they have been permanently located for the expense of con- structing tennis grounds is not small. Our new courts are much more pleasant than the old ones. This is due to the surrounding trees with their constant shade and the pretty, clean grass which lies upon the campus round about the courts. The opportunities afforded for watching the games are certainly unequaled. It seems as though everyone is making a mistake who does not avail themselves of svich an excellent opportunity to enjoy this •exhiliarating recreation, for it is not only a pleasure but a profit to play tennis. During the last year Mr. Albert McCoy, one of our members, won distinction of which he was truly worthy. He took part in a tournament at Kewanee, 111., ia which the competitors were plaj ' ers of no mean abil- ity, being representative men of the State. At the close of the meet Mr. McCoy was presented with a very handsome g ' old-lined silver cup, signifying him as winner. Since we have such pleasant grounds, and since we have such good players among us, some think it advisable to hold a tournament here during the spring term. If this is brought about we believe Monmouth will hold her own against all comers. We do not want to appear as ■though we were boa-iting about our tennis playing in special manner -above other branches of our athletics, but we do think tennis is a game ■worthy of much emulation. Pedestlrnsiini ©talbc o oo=o OFPiee-RS: lAII Professional.) Walkers ia Chief, Second Couple, Record-ers, Guardians of Records, Advocate in Chief, Speer-Harris. Tinning-Gr ah am . Hamilton-Tyler. Free-Anderson. D. R. Turnbull. MEMBE-RS: PROFESSIONAL. Munford-Harris. Arnoldson-Culbertson. Wallace-Stewart. Main-Foster. Munn-Tinker. McCoy- Johnson. Hanna-Porter (West Side. Wilson-Blake. Cusack-Sykes. AMATEUR. Brown-Pollock. Jewell- S ampson. Grier-Blackburn. Burns ide-E aki n. Barr-Blake. Galloway-Dunn. Gait-Smith. Gibson-Wallace. Gainer-Hanna. Brownlee-Clark. NEW MEMBERS. Campbell-Dunnan. Brown-Irwin. APPLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP. W. J. Cunnino-ham. 55 ? o When Monmouth College opened its door in September, 1856, it was the day of small things. Professors Morrison and Brown began the work in a small building, now a part of a residence on B street. When Dr. Wallace arrived, in October, the scaffolding was still in the chapel and halls of the College building. When this was completed there was a •chapel, four fair-sized recitation rooms, two small rooms and two society halls. As the gentlemen ' s societies were organized first, these were assigned to them. When the A. B. L. Society was organized by the Sisters they had the choice of the use of a recitation room or accept the hospitality of the Brothers. Perhaps the student of 1900 imagines that he knows something of Monmouth mud. But picture to yourself all of the streets from side to side in the condition of the unpaved ones after a heavy rain or thaw, with no continuous sidewalk. Occasional strips on alternate sides of the street, some of the vacancies bridged by small piles of cinders, and you have a glimpse of some of the difficulties in the way of pedestrians in the ' 50 ' s Commencement in 1858 was somewhat diffei ' ent from 1900. There being no building suitable for the exercises, arrangements were made for them out of doors. Platform and seats were placed in Brown ' s grove, on the corner of what is now known as Fourth avenue and B street. On Monday evening was given the exhibition of the Senior Preparatory Class. On Tuesday evening that of the Junior Class. On Wednesday evening the delivery of the Society diplomas. It rained every afternoon, but cleared in time for the evening exercises. On Thursday morning, June 30th, we had the Anniversary Address by the Rev. F. M. Cunning- ham. After dinner came the Commencement exercises proper. The class numbered four. Daniel I. Coates, the Salutatorian, had just closed his address when the rain came, and the audience scattered for shelter. The exer- cises were then adjourned until evening in the old Presbyterian church, now a part of the Opera House. Here the exercises were concluded and Monmouth College sent out her first small band of Alumni, all the mem- bers of which, with the exception of the writer, have finished their work and have been called upon to render their account for the use made of the talents and opportunities given them. MARGARET M. P. THOMPSON, ' 58. J I loT n outn s Ciienesis. T MAY possibly interest some of the friends of Monmouth College to- be reminded of the fact that the first class to commence as well as. complete its course in that institution was g-raduated forty years ago — on the 3rd day of July, 1860. To those who can recall that day no further proof is needed of the progress of Monmouth College. The Commencement exercises were held in Brown ' s Grove, in the southwestern part of the city. A procession composed of the City Fathers, the College Trustees, the Faculty, graduating class, students and citizens, led by the Monmouth Band, and marshaled by the Juniors, left the College (now the soap factory), at 10 a. m. and marched to the grove where the address of the day was delivered by an ex- Lieutenant Governor of Virginia named McComas, who was then liv- ing in Chicag ' O and editing the Chicago Times. His subject was Faith. ' ' To account for the selection of such a subject by an editor of a daily political paper, you will please remember that the year 18(50 was the battle year — politijally — of the century, the year in which Abraham Lincoln was first elected to the presidency of the United States. He had been nominated in Chicago only about forty days before, and the battle was on. Political conditions in Illinois and in Warren county at that time can best be described by the term ' ' seething. ' ' Had a Democratic editor appeared before a Warren county audience on that day with an address upon which any political construction could be placed he would have raised a storm which might have greatly injured the infant College. The wisdom of the orator and the diplomacy of Dr Wallace were both vindicated by the selection of the subject. The address was a fine one and gave great satisfaction. Following- the address the ground was shaken for a couple of hours by the eloquence of the graduates, the diplomas were awarded, and the first class that Monmouth College had equipped, from start to finish, passed into history, though historj ' has never seemed to take much notice of the important event. Of the Faculty who sig ' ued the diplomas of tliat class, but two remain. David A. Wallace, the peerless organizer, tlie tireless worker, the gifted President, the true friend, sleeps near the College for which he gave his life. Alexander Young-, who easily ranked among- the first of the profound scholars, able preachers, thorough instructors and lovely characters of his day, also rests from his labors. Professors Morrison and Hutchison still live, though no longer connected with the College, and in sending them its most loyal greetings, the Class of 1860 ventures to hope that they are not ashamed of the work they turned out forty yeai ' s ago. R. W. McCLAUGHRY, ' 60. 58 Sho e GoldEn 9ay3 E live once more our college daj ' s, Such days of grind and glory, While college walls and classic halls Resound with song and story. The prose of life soon melts away, The sunlight casts no shadow. As full of joy as a barefoot boy We walk in mem ' ry ' s meadow. Those stolen walks and quiet talks — How sweet the recollection Of that gay time of mirth and rhyme Which holds our warm affection. What visions then of great renown, And dreaming- of the morrow. Then mixed our grades with vineyard raids Nor gave one thought to sorrow. We delved among the ancient tomes. We studied derivations, We learned to speak in Dutch and Greek, With help of good translations. What comradeship and friendships formed, And some fond hearts united — social whirl with some sweet girl And lovers ' vows are plighted. The rosy face, the daintj ' grace, The eyes that glanced demurely, Now hold some knight by legal right And bind a heart securely. — R. B. Wallace, ' 81. 59 TY)e Lost S oe . PICNICS are roj ' al events in common place life. I cannot now recall why we Juniors were granted that beautiful May day in J the long ago for such an event. It was the usual noisy, boister- ■ous crowd that filled the several carry-alls, and we looked with compas- sion on the underclassmen who had to study while we were as free as ■birds. We had, perhaps, an unconcealed contempt for the plebian people who worked. In arranging these class functions it was customary to choose our partners by lot and after the ballots there was the usual readjustmeut that there might be no discord among the heart strings. There was my chum Donald Walters. He was somewhat smitten with the charms of Dorothy Summers. As luck would have it I had secured Dorothy as my partner, but being looked upon as the bachelor of the class traded with Don. He was happy, and both being popular they were the life of that lively party and the budding of their fond affections was noticed by all. Arriving at the picnic grounds there was a general scattering, but Don and Dot were inseparable and the subject of much jesting from those of us who came for romp rather than romance. They two went boating alone, climbed the hills alone, explored the hidden mysteries of the old mill without the crowd. At lunch time the usual picnic dainties failed to tempt the appetite of either of the lovers. I knew from the ■expression of Don ' s face, as well as from the confidences he had given jne, that his affair of the heart was approaching a conclusion. After we had eaten everything in sight (a habit we had acquired in ■our boarding houses), we fellows withdrew while the ladies cleared away the debris. Some evil genius proposed that we slip away to the upper part of the pond and have a swim. The day was warm, the water tempt- ing, the boy ' s love of adventure still strong within us, and we were far from the haunts of men. In a few moments we wore the garb of Adam and vied with the rocks and trees around us as nature unadorned. Where ' s my other sock ' ; ' was the abi ' upt query from Don as we were dressing aftnr a delightful plunge. The query raised a laug-h and the replies were numerous : Tied it around your neck to keep from taking cold. You didn ' t wear but one. You ' re rattled and have two on one foot. Was it a mate for the one you have ' ? What color was it ' ? Nevermind your remar ' xs, but give me that sock was Don ' s reply. But all search was fruitless. Low shoes were the style and nice liose were an important part of the apparel. The situation was highly Tiumorous for all except the victim of an accident or joke, and he was in ■distress. You ' ll have to use fig- leaves said Monty. Mont always was biblical. 60 I ' ll loan you m - blue silk handkerchief said Cook, but the offer- was scorned. I ' ll give you my socks and walk home in my bare feet said Purdy if you will take my girl home for me. PoorPurdy was afflicted ' with the incubus that day who was not entertaining, and Purdy was no lady ' s man. Don finally put his shoe on his naked foot and paraded around before us, asking if we could see any bare hide? We all insisted we- could not, although I believe now it was a mean trick to say so, and hastened back to the ladies with instructions all along the line to keep mum. Again Don and Dot sought the seclusion of each other ' s society,, and were alone until we gathered for the return trip. We were all noisily happy, sang college songs, serenaded the farmers, and indulged in the usual nonsensical fun-making customary among students, but the lovers were quiet. Dot would sing spasmodically, and we missed Don ' s smooth bass. We all understood and let them alone. It was several days before Don came to my room, and then he told me that Dot had refused him. I pitied him and did my best to console him. He was not himself during the rest of the term, and when he came back for his Senior year was quite sedate and seemed older. If Dot ever had a heartache we never knew of it. If I were writing a love story instead of a college incident I should, of course, say that the trouble was discovered, cured and that they married and lived happy ever afterward, but Don married another girl and she is an excellent minister ' s wife. Dot is teaching school. No, she is not married. What became of the sock? Bless me, I never knew. What has it to do with the story? Well, my wife asked Dot at a class reunion some- years ago why she refused Don that day and she said: How could I marry a man who proposed without his socks on? Sox. -••- wo travelers stood one day on an Alpine peak. One with the thought of the past in mind and thinking of what had been accomplished, turned toward Italy and said : Glories of the past, I salute thee ! The other, thinking of what was to be, with hope in his heart, turned toward Germany and said : Glories of the future, I salute thee I Sometimes one would like to be both men in one. With some such feelings as both these men had, as one stands on the dividing line ■of the century, he feels like saluting his Alma Mater. Monmouth has a lory of the past. For almost fifty years she has. been fulfilling her mission. That she has wrought well, let the goodly company who have •come under her influence, who have been fitted f jr life ' s duties testify. But there is a greater glory for the Greater Monmouth of the 20th ' Century. Phillips Brooks used to say that he envied every baby he bap- tized for the privilege it would have of living during the next fifty years. We of the past are grateful to Monmouth for what she has done for us, but we almost envy the students of the present and future for ttie priv- ilege they have or will have of attending Monmouth College. Glories of the Greater Monmouth, a thousand alumni salute theel Probably society spirit never ran quite so high between the gentlemen societies as during the years ' 80 to ' 83. The Jews had no dealings with the Samaritans. A ' ery fervid was the oratory in laudation of the respec- tive societies within their own walls. Judge Horace Baldwin of ' 80 in making such a speech carried his fellow Eccriteans to the highest state ■of enthusiasm as he wound up a grand peroration bj ' exclaiming : I would rather be a door keeper in the house of the Eccriteans than dwell in the tents of the Philos. The literary society has filled an important place in the work of the college. The training tlierein received has been practical and as ■much as any one agency has fitted the students for their work in life. In the Theological Seminaries it was quite noticeable that certain ones had been trained at Monmouth — they were able to express themselves more ■clearly and forcibly, they were better writers and better speakers. The ■training received in the societies is of great value. Amusing things occurred occasionally in the meetings then as they have a way, doubtless of occurring to-day. One evening a very sober, retiring, earnest, goody goody young man who seldom smiled, was mak- ing a labored argument in debate on the well worn question of Capital Punishment. A member thinking to add a little spice to the proceedings arose and requested the privilege of asking the gentleman a question. It was granted and the wag straightened himself to his full height, pointed his long, bony finger at the debater and with the gravity of an under- taker slowly asked: Do you believe in infant baptism? and sat down. It was some moments before the debate could proceed. An Eccritean was debating the Negro question one night and made the assertion that the black man never died. His opponent was not wil- ling to admit the statement. Indignant, seemingly, that his assertion should be questioned, the first man rose and said he had visited a good many cemetaries and he had yet to see the first black tombstone. He got the decision. As I write, McClure ' s Magazine lies on the desk. It calls up a reminiscence of its famous editor, S. S. McClure. He was a student of Knox, graduating about ' 82 or ' 83. He was the editor of one of their col- lege papers and gave promise then of his ability to manage a periodical. The editors of a rival college journal had stolen the exchange list and ' ' pied some of the matter that had been set up. McClure came down ■on the evening train to Monmouth, hunted up the writer who happened to be the business manager of the Courier, got a copy of the exchange list, went back to Galesburg on the night train, had their matter reset and their paper out before the rival ' s issue. He was a genial fellow and -quite a friend of several of the Monmouth students. Monmouth owes a debt of gratitude to W. P. Pressley. The Warren County Library from the beginning has been a valuable ally to the col- lege. It was in the olden day, as doubtless it is to-day, the favorite meeting place for students. The reading matter, tho ' excellent, was not always the attraction. A little chat with your g ' irl was oftimes a greater attraction. When one thinks of the enormous endowment being secured by such institutions as Chicago University and the princely way in which State Universities are being dealt with one begins to wander in regard to the future of the smaller college. These great institutions are being- splen- •didly equipped with buildings and apparatus. They have their high 63 salaried professors. Their halls are thronged with students. But one need not be alarmed about the future of the denominational school. It has its mission. There are compensations in favor of the smaller college that far more then offset their limited equipments. In the aggregate more students are receiving their training in such schools. Their graduates compare favorably with those coming from the large institutions. It is a purely gratuitous assumption that the great institutions are necessarily doing more efficient work. It is no more true than that the most efficient work is being done in some gi ' eat congregation with a high salaried preacher and a cathedral like building. .lust as good work, if not better, is being done in many a smaller congregation, the spiritual life of the people being better developed, their activities being more generally called out and directed. If Dr. Wallace ' s definition of education is true, that its great ultimate end is to fit a man for accomplishing the end of his being, then the smaller college is doing the best work. There is better opportunity for the moulding of character. As a rule better moral and religious influences prevail. There is afforded closer personal oversight of the student and more direct personal contact with the teacher. More attention is given to the individual student. All this offsets a good many things in the larger institution. All things considered, the under- graduate is not placed at a disadvantage in our denominational institu- tions — rather he has the advantage. Let him count himself fortunate if he receives his undergraduate training in such a school as Monmouth John M. Ross, ' 84. Greeley, Colo. CLl E Fun We E)ad ir 75. OU WANT SOME REMINISCENCES OF COLLEGE days. I regret that I haven ' t a very good memory to remember things with, but if I rummage around a little in the attic I may find some old things that will do. Twenty-five years ago and more — no, I won ' t believe it. I will shake the dust off and see if there isn ' t some mistake. Three-fourths of a generation back to those sunny college days. They were happy days, but no happier than these golden years that lie between so full of blessing- and opportunity. This is not the same dear old Monmouth we knew in that long ago. You are altogether too fine now and citified for us of that older generation. With your paved streets, palatial homes, cathedral ■ churches, parks, boulevards, electric lights, water-works, lawn mowers, automobiles, microbes, molecules, measles and so many other modern in- ventions it makes one dizzy to think of it. It was an Irishman, of course, who said he enjoyed being sick because it made him feel so g ' ood to get well. On the same principle I am sure you do not enjoy your good thing-s as we did in those far-off days. What are your nice streets to people who never know what mud is. You never see or join the proces- sion from the railroad station ( dapo ' now) along the single plank that spans the mudhole (except where the mudhole spans the plank) from Ninth avenue to the square, followed by the wheelbarrow brigade with trunks, valises, et alter impedimenta. Mud to the neck two months in the year. No; you do not enjoy your summer streets as we did ours. You could scarcely credit the story that a crowd of students, returning- in the old Bus from Dr. Black ' s, east of the Colleg-e, would stick fast in the March mud directly in front of where now stands the President ' s elegant mansion. But there are living- witnesses to the fact, and some of them still grow hot when they recall the trick played upon them by the driver, who, under pretence of going- for assistance, left them to shiver in the cold for an hour, and then have it glimmer on their consciousness that they were left and would have to walk home. I do not testify that 65 they did ' ' shiver in tlie cold, but there was a g ' ood excuse for their con- duct if tliey sat close together. How many dainty slippers were left in the mud on the way home that night is not a matter of record. Speaking of sitting close together reminds me that this was not the custom in good old Monmouth twenty-five years ago. Don ' t we remem- ber the old First Church and laugh again as we recall the confusion of the new Junior on his first evening at prayer meeting. He was a good Junior, and when the bell rang on his first Wednesday evening from home, he posted off down to the corner of Broadway and West avenue, and going in to the basement room got on the woman ' s side. Oh, dearl Poor fellowl He was not ejected — no, but being an exceeding ' ly bashful boy, his devotions were, evidently, greatly disturbed by the disapproving looks of the matrons, the blushing confusion of the younger sisters and the envious glances of all the other fellows from behind the heater on the east side. Oh, Monmouth! And thou wast the champion and pioneer of co-education. Well, I am sure the young fel- low was guided by some sort of prescience, for it turned out that his wife was over on that side, although he did not discover the fact for some years afterward. Speaking of prayer meeting reminds me that we had boys in those days who knew their Bibles, if they didn ' t know very much else. One instance will suffice: The Professor of Mathematics is giving hints as to the solving of a diffioult problem in tomorrow ' s lesson. Jack ' ' is not the most studious boy in ilae world, and Prof. wants him to get the benefit of the suggestions. Prof. ' ' — ' Jack, ' did you get that ' : ' Jack — No. ' ' Prof. — Well, you will want it tomor- row. ' ' Jack — Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. ' Snickers all around the room. This was the same Jack by the way, who was foremost in the proposition to work out the poll tax one spring ' , and fifty or sixty fellows got a day oft ' to work on the roads. It was a beautiful sunny morning. The road-master was there with a dozen teams, wagons, plows, scrapers, shovels. Yovi would have thought Monmouth was to have a new railroad right away. But after a half hour ' s work the boys concluded they would rather pay. They must pay on the spot, then, or work. So they sat down and spent the rest of the day counting out the road tax in pennies, with which each one had armed himself beforehand. The teams stood there all day while these loyal citizens counted and re- counted the money to pay their poll tax to the autocrat of the highways. I do wonder if the dignified and venerable pastor of the Second Church has forgotten the score of hilarious boys and girls who invaded his Little York parsonage along toward midnight with songs, sleighbells, 66 oysters and crackers, hustled the dominie and his good wife out of bed, started fires, had a feast and a Jolly good time, returning to Monmouth, after their thirty mile sleigh ride, just as the roosters were warning the professors and other good folk that daylight was coming. We were no- tified afterward that such excursions were strictly forbidden by the rules of the College, and, of course, were duly penitent. This is mentioned here with as much indication of remorse as can be put on pajser by one of the culprits, that others may take warning ' and avoid such unwitting infractions of the statutes made and provided and the consequent sense of guilt that is sure to follow. The older I grow the stronger becomes my conviction that the College regulations we infracted should be strin- g ' ently observed by our children. Can one write reminiscences of the early days and fail to mention the man around whom so many precious memories cluster ' .- ' David A. Wallace — what a noble, devoted, self-denying, magnificent. Christian gentleman, preacher, teacher. College President and friend he was. My! Mel! How we all loved him and how he loved his students, his boys and girls, as he called them, and g ' ave himself without. stint for us. He has just now dropped into our room in his fatherly and informal way to talk to the two of us about some little thing ' s that are not going ' just right and proposes that we shall assist him with our influence, which, he as- sures us, is very great. Dear man ; he never tried to catch flies with vinegar aiid he often caught students with taffj ' . And how he used to talk to us all in his Sabbath afternoon sermons in the old chapel. His appeals would thrill us like the clarion call of some masterful leader to deeds of high endeavor and devoted service in the cause of Christ and humanity. I have heard a good many orators and preachers but none who surpassed, in my estimation, the illustrious founder of Monmouth College. One passage in particular I shall never forget, and as an illustration of the sublime in sacred oratory, I think, I have never heard surpassed. His theme was confidence in God and the triumph of truth, — a subject in which he revelled and which was illus- trated and illuminated by his whole life career. He had spoken of the mighty opposition of the forces of evil, and refei ' ring to old Nehemiah, the reformer, who stood almost alone in the battle for righteousness, re- called the efforts of Tobias and others to distract and frighten him from his great enterprise of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, and at the climax of a most eloquent passage represented that man of fearlessness and faith as drawing himself up to his full heig ' ht, suiting his actions to his words, and exclaiming in that ever memorable challenge, Should 67 such a man as I flee? Shall we evei ' forget the spiritual sensation and thi ' ill of inspiration which followed that passage. There he stood, his splendid form drawn to his full hight, his eyes flashing, his voice instinct with noble passion, his whole soul in sympathy with the sentiment he was uttering-. When shall we see his like again. Yet even he, forsooth, must be vexed with the pranks of college boys. He had hardly gotten ■outside of the sound of the old bell, going east for a season of much needed rest, until the old clapper was boxed up and expressed to him at ■Chicag-o from whence it brought him back — and he brought it with him — that he might get things going again. A calf in the cupalo and a cow in the chapel were intended only as indications of the love the students bore the President and faculty and their interest in a tariff or anything that would promise a speedy rise in cattle. A half dozen fiddles and fifty or sixty boys in the chapel, Friday night after society, dancing a hoe- down ; the President and members of the faculty hastily summoned. Positively no admittance — and the door was barred from the inside. The President with an ax in one hand and chronometer in the other with only three minutes to come out or down goes the door. A parley. An agree- ment that all lights shall be put out and nobody seen as they depart. The doors open. The Vice President with a lantern pushes it forward into the face of a student. A well directed kick and the light of that candle is worse than hid under a bushel. Pandemonium let loose on the stairway and one is almost persuaded the whole building is coming down. A gathering on the campus and a fatherly talk from the President that made every unruly fellow wish he could hire some foot-ball center to fall on him, and every mother ' s son of them going home with the feeling that he has made a fool of himself and with increased love and admira- tion for our unparalleled President. Now, girls, you need not begin to plume yourselves on your good behavior and say we never did anything so mean. Haven ' t I heard some of you relate how your terpsichorean canter used to bring the dear President into the hall near the parlor whence he would issue his orders for your immediate departure, and when he would find some of the gradu- ating class in the crowd would wither you as you slunk away with the single sarcastic comment: Humph! Senior. Oh, yes, you naughty girls, you grow scarlet yet when you recall your female capers. Don ' t talk to us: we know you. But that is all a thing of memory and we have been good now for more than twenty-five years. Boys and girls be ■good, and you will not suffer the remorse some of us think we ought to ieel because of our student follies. We have indistinct memories of some other thing-s of less import- ance, such as recitations, exams, contests et lioe genus omne (we were really, positively, in love with Latin and some other things), but they are too far away for the typewriter or too harrowing- to revive and, any- way, the present foot ball, base ball, basket ball, gymnastic generation might not be able to understand without too much explanation, and we do not like to cast our pearls before those unprepared to appreciate, etc. Let us conclude with a Hurrah for Monmouth College. The mention of her dear name sends the warm blood g ' alloping through the veins and warms the cockles of the heart, and we almost wish we could live those happy hours over again. We congratulate her on her in- creased endowment and facilities, her splendid progress, able President, her corps of efficient and consecrated professors and her ever increasing- multitude of manly and womanly students. Vivat alma mater. J. T. McCrory. ©fass of ' 99. ' ' HO is it that controls our mental stereoscopes ? Or from whence comes the wonderful lights that are thrown upon our pictures of f anoj ' ' ? One scene after another passes before our vision so colored and vivid that like moving pictures they seem lifelike, and we forget our surroundings and again really live over the scenes. What a wealth we have in these memory pictures! How we cherish them, and the scenes of our college days are by no means the least valuable in the collection. We are thinking of college — no not college either for that means grinding and fiendish periodicity and ner- vous prostration sometimes, and this is all made up of people, living- moving beings, and humor and fun and mist and spasmodic eruptions of incipient glory and a certain sympathetic bond and perhaps a sigh or two because ' twill all be over soon. But stay — another picture appears on the canvas. Cab after cab rolls down the pavement and all unload their freight at the Clifton. What a bevy of fresh young beauties, who seem to have conquered their first sweet thoughts of home and are enjoying themselves to the utmost. The Freshman Banquet! And how happy they all seem as they seat themselves at the long white tables. Dr. Gowans and a few com- panions arrive late and their apparel seems not quite so immaculately circumspect as the others, but they have been detained at Regnier ' s and everyone gladly welcomes them. Then a quickly changing picture moves across the canvas. Boys clad in last year ' s suits withcoat collars turned up around ' faces withgrim determination written thei-eon, appear in chapel. Then they turn down their collars displaying some bits of black and orange ribbon — there is a rush down stairs, some starred blue coats, a maneuver, a general melee and then a hospital scene. The stereopticon next throws on a picture of a rainy day and a four- horsed bus passing down the street. What a jolly g-roup there is in- side and how happily their faces contrast with the weather ! Below the picture is printed Before and the After immediately follows. What a change has taken place! One fellow reclining on an ironing- board, held by two fair damsels, another with his bead tied up, and a third seems a little off. They have had an accident. Their vehicle lost its equilibrium. No wonder the girls looked so frightened as the omnibus lunges in its onward motion. But look at this next picture. A room lit with Jack O ' Lanterns and numerous long- eared white rabbits bobbing around — then a train of white robed silent figures passing re- view. All seems as still as the tomb save when some solemn form puts 70 her hand to her mouth as though to strangle a laugh. Finally the masks are removed and I recog ' nize the same company tnat appeared in the for- mer picture. Yes, that ' s the college campus and there are the boulders along the walk, decked in gaudy green and white. Then a crowd of boys with tin buckets and paint brushes appear on the scene and quickly cover over the obnoxious colors with black paint. Then I see the same fellows suspended in mid air with terror on their faces and whimpering girls in the back- ground. Then the whole crowd passes by with laughing, penitent faces. Ana so the fertile canvas turns on and on with picture after picture. I wonder if I should ever tire of looking at them, those unsoonscious fig- ures. Ere long the stereopticon will shut up his lenses and put out the light and the present audience will disappear to make room for new fig- ures and new scenes. Surely all the world ' s a stage and all the men and women merely players, but many is the theatre we can have all by our- selves. mmf roiUKDiKDiyo, SEPTEMBER. 6. Enrollment. 7. Everybody has a full hand of cards. 8. Nellie D. greets a new student but soon sees her mistake. Alonzo decides to go to Knox. Eccritean open meeting. 9. Matthews and .Jewell call at 328 South Eighth Street. 10. Prof. McMillan pronounces the benediction at Christian Union prayer meeting. 11. The man from Eden failing to find a room and boarding for $1.50 per week, goes home. 12. Coach Stewart comes and foot ball practice begins. 13. Cimningham appears (between Stewart and Munford) in a foot ball suit. 14. Whitehill and Gait leave the Boynton club because they do not have worship. 15. Everybody attends the fair. The four leaved clover goes to a barber to have its fortune told. Philo open meeting. 16. Ethel Brown leaves college — too lonesome. Zeta ' s organize. 17. Tinning has not missed a night yet. McMurdy asks the blessing. 18. Sharp forgets to go to recitations. Willie J. and Mary are favored (?) with a serenade. 19. Harold and Lucia are late to Bible class. 20. Tinning asks Mrs. Hunter if he can sit beside Alda at the table. 21. Aletheorian open meeting. 22. Hamilton returns to college. Eccriteans cast lots for peanut night. 23. Matthews and McCoy leave for California. Jewell is happy. 24. Eavey goes to church. 25. Eavey is unable to be at school. 26. Cunningham orders a copy of Mary Dear. 27. Swan delivers a lecture on stealing matches. 27. A. B. L. open meeting ' . 29. S. E. Irvine and Will Galloway renew old acquaintances. 30. Monmouth-Lombard foot ball game. OCTOBER. 1. Sabbath — Cusack gets up early by mistake. 2. Irvine leaves for Allegheny. Bess comes back to earth. 3. Brosius is late and hunts for his class. 4. McKnight, alias Kilpatrick, is nominated manager of the Freshman foot-ball team. 5. The second team scores on the ' Varsity. (i. Mr. Clannaban forgets his necktie. Inter-oollegiate oratorical con- test at Jacksonville. Sharp wins second place. 7. President McKinley is at Galesburg. Hamilton walks to Cameron to save railroad fare. McMurdy faints. 8. Hill takes his first dinner at a club. 9. Brown gets his semi-monthly shave. 10. Sharp delivers his oration in the auditorium. Sophomore social. Story gets a shower bath. 11. Tinning ' keeps up his Rep. 12. Senior class holds an in-door picnic in the gymnasium. Gas fails. 13. Poot-ball game at Mt. Pleasant. Wilson and McCoy make expenses matching pennies. 14. Freshman and Sophomore foot ball game. Sophs 17, Freshman 0. 15. Story smokes his first cigar. If). Eavey finds compounds of carbon in diamond and lumbago. 17. .Junior marshmallow roast at Olmsteads. 18. Foot ball team disbands. Athletic park for rent. 19. Foot ball team hung in effigy 12:00 p. m. Mrs. Campbell explains the meaning of Cherry in a lecture on surnames. 20. Freshmen social. Campbell carries a gun. 21. Dr. Lyons tells his tandem story. 22. June Kirkpatrick goes to Sabbath school, but doesn ' t know when she gets there. 23. Sophomores erect a monument on the campus. 24. Sophomores on guard during the night in the college. 25. Miss Law and Miss Robinson visit college. Singing No. — . 2(i. Deacon McBride attends synod. 27. Philo Eccritean contestants elected Peanut night. Findley does not attend. 28. Free gets a problem in geometry. 29. Tinning goes to church alone. 30. Aid a recovers. 31. Hallowe ' en party at Miss Davidson ' s. LeClaire given a free ride to the calaboose. NOVEMBER. 1. French loses his foot ball jacket. 2. McMui ' dy quits smoking. 3. Mandolin and Glee Club organized. 4. Munn ' s new collar gets him into trouble in the Political Economy- class. 5. Phelps closes his eyes while collection is being taken, instead of at prayer. 6. Gibson attends prayer -meeting. 7. Junior-Prep, foot ball game. Three Decker Brown bets both ways. 8. Dr. Lyons gives a reception to Wallace, Free and Moffett. 9. Tinning calls a meeting of prayer-meeting committee. No business to transact. 10 .Tack D. insists on attending chapel and gets Delia into trouble. 11. Wait for tickets 6:30 p. m. — 8:30 a. m. MeClenahan brings his milk- stool. 12. Cusack goes to Sabbath school on a wager. 13. Cusack refuses to wager any more. 14. General committee of O. Y. P. C. U. attend chapel. 15. Miss Patterson and Cusack on dress parade. 16. Senior-Wise Head (Sophomore) foot ball game. Girls watch for meteors. 17. Tinning discovers a long brown curl in Emerfs hat. IS. V. L. Wilson gets down his flint lock and the squirrels all flee the woods. 19. Cusack again makes a mistake and gets up early. 20. Chicago Symphony Orchestra. 21. Maxwell leads chapel and rubbers at the east side. 22. Munn says he doesn ' t know anything about beer. 23. Maxwell becomes advance ticket agent at the college for theatre com- panies. 24. Frank May buys live tickets for Schalchi concert for 50c. 25. Helen is no more heard playing Whistling Rufus in A. B. L. hall. 26. Mabel goes to church with her cousin Seebi. 27. Cusack begins a course of lectures under direction of Faculty: no extra tuition. 28. Tinning saunters down 8th street. 29. Seniors make sure of A ' s by giving Dr. Lyons his Thanksgiving; Dinner. 30. Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER. 4. Helen says it isn ' t so bad to be kissed by a man as one might think. 5. Mrs. Campbell orders Miss Patterson out of the halls; too much noise. 6. Prof. Arnoldson forgets to pull down the curtains. 7. Prof. B. explains (y) a proposition in geometry ' ? 8. Mabel sick. 9. Sammy takes a new girl to lecture. 10. Only four girls in College Hill hasn ' t gone with. 11. Cusack, the sign fiend, robs the cemetery of the tombstones to put in his room. 12. Buchanan leaves school. 13. Hill is entertained at a taffy pull by fifteen girls. 14. Old folks ' concert. 15. 1 a. m. — Joe and Louise give the alarm of fire. 16. Delia gives a bob-sled party. Little Arthur brings ear-muffs and shawl. 17. Tinning stops Oracle. 18. Campbell ' s shoes on exhibition on the piano. 19. Dress rehearsal of Mandolin and Glee Club. Sophs, wear their class caps. No more caps. 20. Hamilton falls through the ceiling. 21. Helen is escorted in state to the depot. -22. Dot is well cared for on the way home. JANUARY 3. Winter term opens. 4. Prof. Maxwell falls off carette. 5. Miss Calvin ' s smiling- countenance seen ao ' ain. (i. .Junia and Seebi showered with rice. 7. Joe has no one here to love her. 8. Munn has too much Tinker (ing) to do to attend school. 9. Hill and Brown become fast friends. 10. McQuiston in Shakespeare comes to words new to him. 11. Cusaok wishes there were nine days in the week. 12. Gas makes too much noise for Gibson, so he turns it out. 13. Graham gets a steadj ' . 14. Munn runs up ag ' ainst the real thing but stays it out. 15. Tinning pulls ropes to get elected so he can see papa. 16. Preliminary Drake-Monmouth debate. 17. .Joe g-oes to sleep and forgets he had a date. 18. Mandolin, Guitar and Glee Club concert. Mac — the star of the evening. 19. Usual number of tests. Dot ' s Ann Arbor friend here. Hamilton takes a back seat. 20. Tinning and Alda take a carriage all to themselves to see Hamlet. 21. Free takes his usual. 22. Graham and Phelps have their first round. 23. Louise sneezes in chapel and disturbs the exercises. 24. Second round by Graliam and Phelps. 2-5. Senior reception. Cuningham has a new girl. 20. Agnes turns on radiator. 27. Mac practices every night. 28. Tinning still works for votes. 29. Johnny and Brown meet behind locked doors. Johnny ' s knife not a wire cutter. 30. Bess has a kissing bug in chapel. 31. Dot locked out. Has to go to the neighbors. Hamilton to blame. 78 FEBRUARY. 1. Prof. Brosius leads chapel to an alarm clock accompaniment. 2. Cherry and Seebi attend military ball. 3. Many g ' o skating ' in a summer shower. 4. Wallace falls into Christian Union. 5. Maxwell prices alarm clocks. 6. Postal service established for Joe and Lucy in Greek class. 7. Faculty liberally concede two weeks Tor eastern trip. 8. Prep, social. Some Freshmen attend. 9. Dot goes skating. Gets home at 3 a. m. 10. Eavey misses his first show. 11. Day of prayer for colleges. No holiday. 12. Prof, Swan explains the force of suction. 13. Basket ball, Monmouth vs. Lombard, 20-19. Monmouth wins. Con- cert in Kirkwood. 14. Prof. McMillan gives a test. 15. Brown furnishes a bob-sled for his friends. 16. A. B. L. spread. Eccritean debate of great importance to the girls. 17. Nelle pays a debt. 18. Free takes up collection at the First church. 19. Hill becomes quite populir with the ladies. 20. Gunsaulus does not show up. 21. McMurdy orders flowers with ribbons and card for the freshman banquet. 22. Freshman banquet. MoClanahan with his hair done up in braids walks through the window. Cunningham gives the blacksmith a black eye. • 23. McMurdy goes to sleep in class. 24. Free goes to sleep saying his prayers. 25. Turnbull succeeds Prof. Brosius in the class room but not in chapel. 26. Brown has the appendicitis. 27. Bob-sled party. Joe thinks it would be nice to have a ' ' bob all to herself. 28. Sammie is embraced by Miss Calvin. MARCH. 1. Hill buys a great pair of shoes. ' ' 2. Lucy back in school again. Joe is happy. 3. Story is gradually getting over his scare. 4. Tinning ' and Alda go to see papa. The brakeman objects to the rice. 5. The conductor refuses to accept Alda ' s pass. 6. Drake-Monmouth debate. Monmouth wins. 7. Tinning loses his hat on the way home from Des Moines. (Also his head.) 8. A. B. L. declamation contest. .Jubilee in chapel. Tinning makes the speech of the day. 9. Some begin to appreciate the circumstances. 10. Seebi sits down on a live wire. U. George Mc burns his hair. Curling iron too hot. 12. Mandolin and Glubs Clubs start east. Turnbull wants to go to keep even with Greer. 13. De Mott ' s lecture. Seebi beats Brown ' s time. Winter term ends. 21. Spring term begins. 22. Jimmie appears. 23. Myra Patterson flips pennies with a senior. 24. Tinning makes garden for his room renL. 25. Story goes to Bible study class. 2(5. Wallace answers base ball to roll call instead of church. 27. Miss Chalfant argues from experience on inherited knowledge. 28. Alonzo now rooms and boards at the athletic park. 29. Base ball practice begins. Joe has a bob all to herself now. 30. Maxwell is nominated alderman. ■31. Mandolin and Glee Clubs return. APRIL. 1. The new girl falls a victim to Cunningham ' s eagle ej ' e. 2. Brown attends the magic lantern show alone. 3. Hill wears his Bat-Wing tie. •1. Bar thinks it is Sabbath — stays at home and commits the book of Acts. 5. Mira and Lucia called down. Eleven p. m. Too much noise. (1. McKelvey makes a fowl tackle. Gait misses the train to Roseville. 7. Junior class picture taken. Gait falls down stairs at Hodgens ' . 8. .Junia. Belle, Bertha and Dot are afraid of being caught. 9. Baby Tubbs, aged two, is taught to say: Pretty June. 10. Preliminary oration contest. 11. Basket ball game. Some students enjoy themselves — afterwards. 12. Kennan ' s lecture. All ( ? ) postponed dates fulfilled. 13. The faculty skip chapel to watch the Elk ' s parade. 14. Everyone buys an Easter hat. 15. Wirt Wiley attends the Methodist church. Tinning and McCoy ' in the same fix. 16. The Burlington milliners send up samples of Easter bonnets. 17. City election. Town goes dry. Work and Sharp sign the pledge. IS. Eavey and Cusack loose their way coming home from Kirkwood. 19. Aletheorian declamation contest. The Warnock sisters win. 20. Cusack and Gibson occupy front seats in chapel by request. Miss Winbigler receives a billet doux. 21. First base ball game of the season. Alexis versus Monmouth. 22. Cunningham works committee for principal parts in class night per- formance. 23. Maxwell dons a new necktie. Sophomore social. 24. Mandolin and Glee Club challenge the faculty to a game of base ball. 25. Sophomore flag in chapel. 26. Freshies take down the Soph ' s flag and put up their own. 27. Cherry calls Brown down for conduct unbecoming a gentleman. Tinning borrows fifty cents and goes to the ball game. 12 p. m. potato roast at the athletic pai ' k. 28. Junior-Prep, base ball game. Juniors, 10 ; Preps , 7. McMurdy and Munford get their first dozen of spoons at Schloss ' . 29. Lytle comes out to hear his brother-in-law. 30. Brown: Washington was inaugurated on the thirty-first of April. MA V. 1. Pale faces beat the Indians. 2. Prof. Wilson requests Graham to remove his feet from the chair- rungs. 3. Rumors of a May party. 4. More rumors. 5. Chronology editor goes blind. o Xmateuifs des B H s g ettei s. Colors: Yellow and White. ' ' Motto: Droit et Av ant ' .. Flowers: Marg-uerite. Louise Anderson. Myra Blake. Lucia Blake. Bess Blackburn. Mary Brent. Marg-aret Burnside. Elizabeth Carson. Lela Cook. .Josie Culbertson. Emma Cubit. Nellie Davidson. Helen Dunbar. Margaret Dunnan. Dora Durell. Mary Eakin. Edna Foster. Alda Graham. Jessie Graham. Lucy Harris. Mable Harris. Martha Hanna, Blanche Hogue. Emil Hutchinson. MEMBERS. Belle Irwin. June Kirkpatrick. Flora Lyons. Bertha McKinnie. Grace McKinley. Agnes Oliver. Delia Parshall. Junia Pollock. Nelle Porter. Kathryne Robe rts= Zulu Renwick. Anna Robb. Tirza Samson. Bessie Smiley. Grace Smith. Florence Speer. Belle Stewart. Lora Sykes. Nancy TurnbuU. Dot Tyler. May Wallace... Elizabeth Weed. Edna Whi ehill. Catherine Wilson.. letheeitian. Color: Pale Blue. Motto — Aude Saprere. Members ; Ida Anag ' ers, Jean Brown, Minnie Brown, Evelyn Carothers, May Chalfant, Marg-aret Clark, Helen Donnan, Clyde Du nlap, Grace Galloway, Iradel Gray, Estella Kyle, Nelle Nichol, ISIyra Pattison, Belle Robinson, Nora Smith, Mary Warnoek, Annie Warnoek, Sadie Warnoek, Fannie Weed, Margaret Weed, Mabel W hiteman. gcGifitean. COLOK : Pink. Motto: Sic Itiir ad Astni. YELL : Tallil Bolalee: Boloo I Hi, Ail Hi, O: Hi, O-Ol Hippety, Hip 1 Ecerit! Eccrit I Hurrali ! Eccritean ! ! MEMBERS : Herbert Aclieson. George Barr. Warren Brownlee. Artliur Brown. John Burnside. Homer Campbell. Will Clark. Eusfcbius Collins. Samuel Collins. Will Cunningham. Huston Cherrj ' . Ward Davidson. Ralph Findley. Emery Findley. Ralph Piroved. Lvtle Free. Calvin Jones. Roscoe Jones. Guy Lafferty. Prank Lorimer. Will Matthews. Pred McLaughlin. Paul Martin. George McKelvey. Clark MeKnight. Carlyle McMurdy. Irving Moore. Claude Mott ' ett. Chalmers Morrow. Will Munn. Samuel Munford. Clyde McCoy. Rennsalaer French. Joe S peer. Prank Gainer. Howard Spence. John Gibson. Ai ' ch Graham. Roy Graham. Arthur Grier. Holland Hamilton, Emmett Jewell. Harrv Jewell. Russell Story. Louis Tinning. David Turnbull. John Wallace. Wirt Wiley. Leland Wilson. Ralph Wilson. fhil0. COLOKS : Old Gold and Crimson. Motto: Vincit qui se Vincit. Yell: Hippitj ' -Hip ! KisZipl Kir Zip! Philo I Philo 1 let her rip ! Rang-, Bang, Clang, Ho, Philo, Philo, let her go ! Torild Arnoldson. Charles Bell. Ralph Brown. Walter Brown. James Bradley. John Crosier. Robert Crawford. Jay Buchanan. Leonard Emert. .John Dick. Will Dunlap. Hugh Galloway. Arch Gait Frank Gardiner. Charles Henderson. James Hill. Nelson Hall. Alonzo Hanna. James Harra. Ralph Howison. Frank Hoyman, Will Innis. Ralph Jamison. John Lant. Arthur Liggett. Ferd Luther. Oscar Main. MEMBERS. James Le Claire. Elbert McCreery. David McBride. Ross McFadden. Melville McQuiston. Frank McGarry. Will McDougal. Arthur McLaughlin. Adam Miller. Charles Phelps. Kenneth Pheli s. •James Pinkerton. Ray Pinkerton. Charles Pollock Will Porter. Andrew Randies. Royal Reed. Charles Ritchie. John Robinson. Lee Robinson. David Sharp. Wyatt Sprague. Clark Turner. Clarence Watson. S. W. Woodburn, Samuel Work. Wirt Wright Samuel Young-. Pl ilo-SEEidteai? Goi te t?. IN 1854, the members of the two gentlemen societies, Philo and Eccri- tean, desiring- to still further increase their proficiency in the art of public speaking, made arrangements whereby a public contest in debate, oration, essay and declamation would take place. With but a few exceptions, this contest has been held ever since. Some of the rec- ords have been lost, but up to the present date, Eccritean has gained the advantage and holds the lead by eleven points. The record as preserved stands as a credit to both societies : 1867. 1868 . 1869. 1871. 1872 1873. 1874. 1875. 1876. 1877. 1878. 1879. 1882. Eccritean 6: Philo 4 1883. (i; ' ' 4 1884 5: ' ' 5 1885 3; ' ' 7 1886 3: ' ' 7 1887 9: ' ' 1 1888 5: ' ' 5 1889 4i; ' ' 5i 1895 7; ' ' 3 1896 5i: ' ' 4} 1897 0; ' ' 10 1898 9: ' ' 1 1899 4: ' 9 ' 6 . Eccr .Eccritean 7: Philo 3 4: 6 4: 6 6: ' • 4 7. 3 0: •• 10 10: ■ ' 10: 9: 1 2 : • ' i 0: • ' 8 ;(£eirnil(£siiiii ©dDimilesilaiM HOWARD E. SPENCE, Eocritean ' s debater, is a native of IllinDis, and was born five miles west of Monmouth. He entered Monmouth College in 1894 and will graduate with the class of 1900. His prominence as a debater on the society platform won for him the honor of representing Ecoritean on this contest . WIRT WILEY, who will represent Eocritean on oration was born at Peoria, Illinois. He lived thei-e until the Fall of ' 95, when his parents moved to Mon- mouth, where he now resides. In the Winter of ' 95 he entered the Pre- paratory Department of Monmouth College and expects to graduate with the class of 1901. He has taken part in the society declamation and essay contests, winning first place in the latter. His excellent work in society won for him this place of honor. SAMUEL MUNFORD, essayist, is a native of Indiana, being born at Princeton of that State. He attended his home high school and graduated in 1894. After being- out of school one year he entered Monmouth in the Fall of ' 96 and will graduate with the class of 1900. Last year he was Eocritean Diploma President, and, on accovint of his efficient work, was elected to fill this position on the Philo-Ecccritean contest. .1. CLYDE McCOY, deelaimer, was born at Indianola, Iowa, and has made that city his home ever since. He attended and graduated from the High School there in 1895. Until January 1st, 1899, he attended no institution, but was a member of the business world. He entered Monmouth College and at once showed his marked ability as a deelaimer, being chosen as. reader for the Monmouth College Mandolin, Guitar and Glee Clubs. DAVID S. SHARPE, debater, was born in Adams County, Ohio, and graduated from the Business Department of the National Normal University of Lebanon, Ohio, in 1892. He will g-raduate with the present Senior class. He was Monmouth ' s representative at Inter-Collegiate last Fall and also a member of the debating team that defeated Drake University this Winter. He won first place in his society oratorical contest. RALPH .TAMIESON, orator, was born near Davenport, Iowa. His family moved to Mon- mouth in 1889, where they have since resided. He is now a Senior, having entered College in the Fall of ' 94. Mr. Jamieson ' s ability as a declaimer and as a writer has won for him this honor. He was also a contestant on last year ' s team and won second place on his society oration contest. WIRT M. WRIGHT, Philo ' s essayist, was born in McLean County, Illinois, but soon after his parents removed to Kansas, where he has since resided. He grad- uated from the Ottawa High School in 1893 and attended Ottawa Uni- versity for two years. In the fall of ' 98 he entered the Junior class and will graduate this coming .June. He won iirst place in the declamation contest of Ottawa University and has represented his society on open meeting performances many times. -y WYATT SPRAGUE, declaimer, was born in Washington County, Iowa, and graduated from the Columbus Junction High School in 1898. He entered Monmouth College in the ITall of ' 98 and is now a member of the Sophomore class. He has represented his society on open meeting nights and won first place in the Philo declamation contest last year. 100 BodiEty 2or tE3t E onor . PH I L-ADELPH IAN- DECLAMATION CONTEST, MARCH 0. Prizes $0 00 and ' 5 00. Over the Divirle, . . . . _ Going to See Peggy, ----- W. A. DUNLAP C. D. Ritchie ECC R IXEAN- DECLAMATION CONTEST. Prizes SIO.OO and $5 00. An Old Settlei- ' s Story, The Bank Boy, Russell Story Ralph Wilson AUETHEORIAN — Prizjs $5.00 and . 2 :W. The Honor of the Woods, The Swan ' s Song, Anna Warnock Sadie Warnock A. B. I Prizes ,$5.00 and .$2 50. A Contest of Clothes Fourteen to One, Dolly Go, Belle Irwin Lora Sykes TiRZA Samson D. S, SHARPE •:th G. Phelps, President PvOY Graham. Vice Pi-esident. Wirt Wiley, Secretary and Treasurer. Tlie history of Monmouth College would be almost incomplete with- out mentioning that factor, which has aided her to so great a degree, to remain in the foremost rank of the colleges in our State. The unique title given to that organization, which has for its primary object the de- velopment of oratory in the colleges, is the Monmouth College branch of the Illinois Inter-Collegiate Oratorical Association. Each year the asso- ciation holds an oration contest and the winner has the honor of repre- senting the College at the inter-collegiate contest. On the preliminary contest of this year there were four contestants. H. K. Galloway, - . _ . ' -The Southern Mountaineer. 2d S. A. Work, .-.-.. A Glimpse of History •■ Wm. McDougal, ----- ' ' A Forgotten Statesman. Elbert McCreery, ----- - ' Triumphs of the Age. ' 1st 2(i. None but Jimic ■islic fact, ol which the class is proud, lliat a Junior always wins re eligible. Brfake-pUenmeuth J)ebat4n ss ' n. President, R. S. Jones, Drake. Viee President, Fred Clarke, Drake. Secretary and Treasurer, L. R. Free, Monmouth. In 1897, Drake University sent a challenge to the IMonmouth stu- dents to contest with her in debate. This was immediately accepted and JMonmouth went to work to win. In this way was started what is now called the Drake-Monmouth Debating Association. Although we lost the first contest, yet we did not lose heart, but went in to win next year, which we did with hands down. This year the debate was held in Des Moines and our contestants were Messrs. R. J. Hamilton, D. R. Turn- bull and D. S. Sharpe, who also carried away first place. It is in this way that Monmouth always demonstrates her ability to take the lead and keep it Tiie debate next year will be held in Monmouth, and we predict noth- ing but success. RBonmoutt in IntEF-SollegiatE. N THE YEAR 1874 some five or six of the Illinois Colleg-es formed an Inter-Colleg ' iate Association with the intention of showing ' their oratorical ability. From this humble beginning emanated the Inter- State Association, including the Inter-Collegiate Associations of nine Western States. This system is the most complete colleg-e organiza- tion of any kind in the United States. It included about two hundred of the first colleges in the West. Monmouth has always held her own in the inter-collegiate contests, having- won five firsts and five seconds. This certainly is an enviable position and one that is held by few institutions. In inter-state she has won more firsts and seconds than any other single college. This year the contest was held in Jacksonville and was of its usual high standard. Mr. D. S. Sharpe, our representative, did himself and his college full Justice and received second place, first being ' won by Eureka. Mr. Sharpe ' s oration was forcible and his composition exceed- ing fine, receiving two firsts and a second on it from three of the judges. Although Mr. Sharpe failed in obtaining- the highest prize, yet we are sure that he will not regret having spent his time in thus bringing another honor to Old Monmouth. ifac Bible ] enditi0n (gentesfe SEVERAL YEARS AGO, a prominent United Presbyterian of Chicag ' o instituted a Bible reading ' contest to take place among the students of the college. Mr. .J. P. Tracy, the originator of this contest, also gives each year twenty-five dollars, which is di- vided among those receiving the first four places. The contest was held this year in the auditorium, February 2. There were fourteen contestants : The Mighty Conqueror, - . - - Evalyn Carothers The Triumphs of Faith, - ... - John Dick .Judah ' s Plea for Benjamin, .... Grace Dunn Christ ' s Meeting with Mary Magdalene, - - Edna Foster Elijah in the Wilderness, .... Hugh Galloway Remember Thy Creator, .... Alonzo Hanna Christ Denouncing Hypocrites, .... .James Hill Naaman, the Syrian, ...... Belle Irwin David ' s Lament for Absalom, . _ . Ralph Jamieson The Prodigal Son, ..... Elbert McCreery .Jacob and Esau, ...... Oscar Main Paul Before Agrippa, ..... William Matthews The Creation, ...... Harold Wilson Elijah and the Prophets of Baal, - - - - S. A Work .Judges awarded prizes as follows: Ralph .Jamieson, first; William Matthews, second; Oscar Main, third; Edna Foster, fourth. ' Onristian llnion. HE Christian Union of Monmouth College dates its history from the the year 1858. In all these years it has stood as it stands to-day for the highest spiritual developmentof those whocome under its influence. It is the one distinctly religious organization of the college and to its organized effort, more than to any other influence, the institution is indebted for the awakening-, deepening and sustaining of its spiritual life. It is, as its name should indicate, undenominational. It corres- ponds to the combined Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. in other institutions, and its delegates are admitted to the conferences and conventions of these organizations as honorary members. Last summer two delegates were sent to the Lake Geneva Summer School and brought back many helpful ideas which were put to practice in this year ' s work. During the year delegates were sent to the State Y. M. C. A. convention at Peoria, and the Y. W. C. A. convention at Gales- bui ' g. 111. These also, brought home many happy suggestions and im- parted to us the enthusiasm always derived from such gatherings. The year ' s work began with plans well laid and every oflicer and com- mitteeman in his place. The new students were met at the trains, and every effort made to get them quickly and comfortably located. A recep- tion to the new students was given on the first Thursday evening of the fall term. This annual reception is one of the most pleasant social events of the year, as it gives the old students an opportunity to come together in a social way so soon after their return, and enables the new students to become speedily acquainted with their new associates. The work for new members was very successful, as has been all the work of the year. Only once have our plans been interrupted. That was by the loss of our presi- dent, Arthur W. Henderson, who left college for a trip to the Pacific coast and while there was called to his Heavenly home. Wirt M. Wright has been his successor, and in spite of the necessary disadvantages of putting into execution the plans formed by another, has accomplished a success- ful j-ear ' s work. If it is true that the spiritual condition of a congregation can be judged by the attendance and interest of its prayermeetings, we have little reason to feel discourag ' ed. Besides the reg-ular Monday evening meetings, on the first Sabbath evening ' of each month we have held a prayer meeting at half past six, followed by a sermon, either by Pres., Lyons or some other able speaker, notable among whom was Dr. Spence, of Galesburg. Bible-study classes have been kept up during the whole year, three dilterent courses of study being followed, viz; The Life of Christ, Char- acter Studies in the Old Testament and Doctrinal Studies. The missionary committee has raised a subscription of $2.50 toward the support of Bev. Kruidenier in the mission field of Eg ' ypt. This is more than double the amount raised last year. Money has also been raised to erect a beautiful window in the Auditorium to the memory of our late president, Mr. Henderson. 106 President, John G. Dick. Vice President, Hugh Galloway. Sec. and Treas., S. A. Work. THE Prohibition Club of Monmouth College stands for an active politi- cal interest and intelligent discussion of all ' political questions, and the advocation of all the various reforms of the Prohibition Party. By vir-. tue of its org-anization it is a member of the Inter-Collegiate association and each year is represented in the Oratorical Contest. The i epresenta- tives have always brought honor and glory to themselves and the college and no doubt will continue to do so in the future. Although the club at present is not very large, yet we see a continual increase among those be- coming interested in our woi%. The contest this year was held at Lombard University, Galesburg, May 5th, and S. A. Work was Monmouth ' s orator. Prestorm ©Bimlbc Cor., 6th St. and 1st Ave. Mrs. J. M. Pheston, Mistress. Frank Hoyman, Pres. ONE of the features of college life is the Eating- Club. The Preston family moved over from Stanvvood, Iowa, last summer and this year have ably dealt out to twenty-five students that which satisfies the inner-man. It is with pleasure that we loois; back over the past year and think over the pleasant times we havehad. During the spring vacation we were pleased to throw open wider the gates of hospitality and admit to our festal board five homeless i?) mem- bers from the Goetz club, and also one of the members from the Clark House. Under the able management of Prof. Innes an orchestra has been or- ganized and dates will be placed in the hands of the Bureau for next season. We enjoyed a picnic at Olmstead ' s, Saturday, April 28th. ' -Don ' t couple off next time! MEMBERS. We have observed the weakness eacli has for that applied to the name. Katie Pancake Wilson. Zelza Limberger Sawhill. Mary Wheat ' o Brown. Mince-pie Iradell Gray. Jean Cauliflower Brown. Mashed-potatoes Eva Carothers. Eleanor Lemonade Preston. Grace Codfish Dunn. Margaret Gravy Galloway. Charlotte Jam Claney. Adam Pumpkin Miller. Fletcher Cracker Gardner. Hash Kennedy Galloway. Ward Honey Davidson. Will Mutton Porter. Ralph Jelly Howison. James Cabbage Hill. Lee Rhubarb Robinson. Frank Squash Hoyman. Will Catsup Innes. Sam Noodles Young. John Prunes Crozier. Arch Dumpling Gait. Edna Mush Whitehill. Ida Johnny-cake Annegers. 109 Mmimiiler ©Imilbc AND STILL we eat at Hunter ' s 1 Year after year it is the same story,, and yet it never grows old. In truth, Monmouth without Hunter ' s Point would ' scarce seem Monmouth to many of us. Some one has truth- fully said that mind may dominate the man, but his stomach has con- siderable to do with it also. And so it is that to Mrs. Hunter we owe no small share of our mental achievements, for it is a certain fact that the- good things of her cooking always seem to be just what we were want- ing. This last year has simply been a continuation of old times, although there have been some new faces and some changes. To say that we have not dignity, is disproven by the presence at our table of so many of our alumni and townspeople; to say that we have not beauty, is a mistake on. its very face; but to say that we do not have the best meals in the city, is. simply a— falsehood. Tell us not in mournful numbers That your school life is a bore, For if you ' d come and board at Huntei ' ' s ' Twould be a joy forevermore. Here is the roll of honor for this vear : Bertha McKinnie. Howard Spence. .J.W. Clendenin, ' 91. R. D. Tinkham. Miss McClurkin. Earl Blair. Miss Calvin. Alda Graham. Blanche Morrow, ' 98. Roy Tubbs. R. J. Hamilton. Martha Irwin. Dott Tyler. Anna Robb. .lune Kirkpatrick, .Tno. Gibson. P. M. McLaughlin. Lela Cook. Louis Tinning. L. L. Legg. ROM TIME IMMEMORIAL certain precincts in Monmouth have been alloted for club life. Beyond these limits none ever dared wander vmtil the Goetz Club took up its residence on North Sixth street. Here it has flourished. Placed in such favorable circumstances its members have increased in girth and understanding ' until there are none like them to be found anywhere. Not only have none of them died during the year, but one or two nearly doubled their weight, and one, it is said, left school to join the side show of a circus. As they are seated in their accustomed places, their many brains thunder forth such thoughts that strangers are appalled, nor can they pluck up ginger enough to eat. Yet, to one who is used to it, it comes as a rare treat and pleasure. But we would cot leave you to think that all of their talent has gone to their brains, for they have athletic proclivities also. In the dim twilight of the evening they may be seen, engaged in the Indian wrestle, hurling each other like catapults in a way that would make the dusky in- habitants of the reservation turn green with envy. We have been unable to learn a great deal of their customs be- cause they are so reticent, nor could we persuade any of them to sound their own praises. We hold them up to the students of Monmouth Col- lege as perfect examples of all that is good and wise. We recommend that every one solicit their acquaintanceship. They are shy, so please do not hurt their feelings, and, above all, try and be like them. We will go on oath as to this.— Editors. l§. glarfl e ' s gearfdin Mouse, -| ps HE FIRST STEP in making an acquaintance is a formal intro- duction, but, modesty forbids us to introduce ourselves to an unknown world. As for our oateress, Mrs. Clarke and her table needs no introduction. If yoa were invited to our regular midday prandium, perhaps the first person that would attract your attention would be the Munk, who is better known as Eavey; then Williams of Iowa, who argues for prohibi- tion; Hayes would next appear and give you hia opinion on the sermon he heard Sabbath evening; McFadden is authority on foot ball (since the Prep, game); Charley furnislies the crowd with nigger ' ' songs and cake walks, while honest Richard would relate his experience with the mules We also have, to add to our dignity, one of tlie professors, wlio alwaj greets you with a smile. Perhaps you will think from the above that we have no ladies, but s ' ch is not the case. Like a true climax we have left the best till the last. Our table is graced with Margaret, wlio, in her timid voice, says : ' ■I will hit you so hard. Helen, also, who has a pain in her heart, and Susie, who is not afraid to say what she would do. While we are few in numbers, yet if you would hear some of the conversations and see some of the tables which we surround, you would agree that Mrs. Clarke ' s is the place to board. And now, perhaps, a word of advice would not be out of place. When you come to school along in the fall. Don ' t play the fool and commence to bawl. But for something to eat, just take to your feet, And go round the block to South Sixth street. 112 MONMOU-TH C0I_I_E: 3E FHandolin, Guitar and GIee Slub HORTLY before Thanksgiving- the members of last year ' s club who were still in school met and reorganize the Mandolin, Guitar and Glee Glubs. Wirt Wright was elected president and Chalmers G. Morrow, Sec- retary and Treasurer with Arthur J. Grier as leader of the Mandolin Club, Arthur G. Brown of the Gui- ' tar, and Hugh A. Hanna of the Glee Club. Wm. T. Munn was unanimously chosen as manager for the year and he with a committee from the clubs selected Dr. .J. B. Herbert and Prof. M. L. Price to direct the clubs. When a favorable reply to an invitation to act as reader had been received from J. Clyde McCoy, who had already been elected to the Eccritean contest team for this year, but was now in Cali- fornia, the organization was complete. Then followed a month of very hard work by the manager in arrang- ing the schedule of dates and on the part of the clubs in preparing their concert programs. Four new men were chosen to fill vacancies in the Mandolin Club and seven in the Glee Club, and with the promise of an ex- tensive trip through Iowa all worked hard and under their efficient direc- tors rapidly rounded into shape. A short time before starting on the Christmas trip the boys were pleas- antly surprised to learn that the Wagner Quartet and Mrs. Brent were to join them. The young ladies already had earned a wide and enviable reputation and this together with their grateful company made them a most welcome addition to the crowd. The quartet has since accompanied the clubs on every trip, gaining fresh laurels for themselves and bringing honor to their college. The clubs have made two e.xtended trips, one during the holidays through Northern Iowa, and again to Pittsburg and Alleghney in March, and besides have given concerts in Monmouth and in several of the neighboring ' towns. So far they have traveled about twenty-three hun- dred miles and filled thirty-one dates with five yet on the schedule. The clubs probably have traveled further, given more concerts and returned in better financial condition than any other similar organization from a western coUeg ' e. This alone speaks volumes for Mr. Munn ' s ability as a manager. They have been well and even enthusiastically 115 received as shown by both the offers of return dates and the many letters- sent back during and since their trips, and what is equally commendable, they bear a reputation for courtesy and g-entlemanly conduct so deplor- ably lacking- in many college clubs. Mr. McCoy ' s happy selection of readings and his pleasing delivery gave the club occasion to deny that they had brought a professional reader with them. The congenial crowd and the remarkable absence of misfortune have added to the enjoyrQent of the work, and both for their personal pleasure and profit and as an invaluable advertisement of Old Monmouth all look forward to the time of reorganization early in the- fall term. J Clyde McCoy. Wagnlk Quartette. Monmoutli Collep Maodolin, Guitai and Glee Club. MANDOLIN AND GUITAR CLUB. First Mandolin: A. J. Grier, ' 02. H. M. Campbell, ' 04. W. J. Cunning-ham, ' 00. Second Mandolin : R. B. Graham, ' 01. H. J.Wilson, ' 01. H. R. Howison, ' 03. J. C. Hill, ' 02. Violin: Prof. M. L. Price. GUITAR CLUB. A. G. Brown, ' 02. A. D. Gait, ' 02. H. A. Hanna, ' 01. F. M. McLaughlin, ' 00. C. G. Mon-ow, ' 02. GLEE CLUB. First Tenor: .1. A. Speer, ' OL F. M. McLaughlin, ' 00. J. C. Harrah, ' 03. First Bass : A. G. Brown, ' 02. C. G. Morrow, ' 02. H. M. Campbell, ' 04. J. C. Hill, ' 02. Second Tenor: H. A. Hanna, ' 01. R. B. Graham, ' OK A. D. Gault, ' 02. Second Bass: H. W. Eavey, ' 04. ,T. C. McCoy, ' 01. W. M.Wright, ' 00. H. R. Howison, ' O. ' i. Reader: .T. Clyde McCoy. WAGNER QUARTETTE. First Soprano : Miss Nelle Porter, ' 01. First Alto: Miss Lulu .Johnson, ' 02. Second Soprano: Second Alto: Miss Bess Blackburn, ' 02. Miss Helen Tinker, ' 01. 119 ' Ms Ep: :M Bess Blackburn, Nelle Porter, Marj ' Brent, Belle Stewart, Joza Culbertson, Dot Tyler, Delia Davidson, Helen MacGowan, Junia Pollock, Louise Anderson. Care to our coffin adds a nail, no doubt: And ever} ' grin, so merr} ' , draws one out. — Wolcot. Realizing- the truth of this little couplet, ten girls of Monmouth College met, on a beautiful September afternoon in eighteen hundred and ninety-nine, to organize the society of Zeta Epsilon Chi, for the purpose of making sure that a flavor of gaiety should be added to their life in college. The name which the society now bears was chosen because it stands for a motto, the import of which is the same idea of Just for fun. The motto itself originated in the mind of one of the charter mem- bers, and is the only thing connected with the organization which remains a secret to the uninitiated. Friday night is the regular night, and, al- though the entertainment is not arranged beforehand, but left to the im- pulse of the moment, at each meeting this jolly set of girls vote that they have had a better time than they have ever had before. Such is their originality and the fertility of their brains. Three entertainments have been given by the organization during the year. On Hallowe ' en a party was given; at the close of the winter term a farewell banquet was tendered two of their members. Misses Helen MacGowan and Delia Davidson, who sailed February 1st on a European trip; and, as two of their members are sopranos in tlie Wagner Quartette, which, in connection with the Mandolin, Guitar and Glee Glub, made such a reputation for itself, the other members gave them a recep- tion on their return. Those who have accepted invitations to these social functions will tell you whether or not the Zetas are a success in the role of hostess. This club has proved such a success from the point of view of the object of its formation that we hope it will be a permanent institution in Monmouth College. May the girls of the future, as have this year ' s girls, acknowledge that it is the best policy to Hang sorrow, care will kill a cat. And three score, lets be merry. — ]Vilber. iLljE FouF Leaf GIoyef. ONCE UPON A TIME four leaves grew on the stem of mutual admiration. Three of the leaves were of one size, but, as is usual in a four leaf clover, one is smaller. They are always found together, their motto is : Happy-go-bicky. and they will bring good -.luck to any one finding them. 121 :8 iW( m TT rr Oftl TO) a vi ae to tne ft uniors, Who are these youths in glad array. Who sally forth this bright spring day, In festal dress, with merry shout? Oh, they are Juniors g ' oing out From Monmouth and from lessons hard To rest them on the emerald sward Without the town; and glad are they To have a happy holiday. And he the leader of them all, Whom president they gladly call, Goes on before, and leads the way To where they mean to spend the day. At length they stop and rest at ease Upon the grass beneath the trees. And knowing they are all alone Talk on in confidential tone. It had been better, boys, said Hugh, If we had brought the girls here toj ; They always have so much to tell. And one there is who sings so well. Well, I don ' t wish them here, ' ' Roy said,. You can ' t conceive the life I ' ve led Harassed by them since I have tried To be an editor, he sighed. Thus Mr. Barr, with dignity Mr. Graham, I can plainly see That you might learn a lesson here From Mr. Free and Mr. Speer, For they have trained with patient skill (Stubborn — they say, is woman ' s will) Two girlish minds on South 8th street,. Two damsels gentle, fair and sweet. 123 5. ' ' Twas time to change the theme; with tact AloDzo then observed the fact That Galloway still sat apart; They found him clasping to his heart A pictured face of subtle Grace : But see 1 amazed they find a trace Of fickleness; near by there lay A letter — postmark, Iowa. ' ' 6. Said French, I ' d really like to know About the uncertain future; so If Elbert will but use his skill As palmist — Why of course I will. •Come Harold, I ' ll begin with you. What do I see? This will not do ! With all the nice girls in our class. How dai ' e you love a Sophomore lass? MoDougal and MoBride, I see Are guilty too. But boys, if we Had all done as .John Dick has done, We too, perchance, might then have won Some .Junior — ' tis not yet too late. Then John, alarmed, At any rate. You shall not Rob(b) me — do not dare To be in anv wav unfair. At this a general laugh went round. Don ' t get excited; we are bound To do our president no wrong-. But come, don ' t let us wait so long For luncheon; here upon the grass We ' ll feast; just help me pass The things around. Thus spoke Will Munn; Dispute — at once — gave place to fun. The lunch is good : but still indeed Does not compare to what Miss Weed Planned for us on the 9th of May, ' And all agreed with Galloway — Roy had been silent for awhile. But now Tis from the sunny Nile One of our classmates come, said he, She hopes again to cross the sea. 124 10. To dwell once more where she was born, And help the natives all forlorn. Another .Junior girl aspires To quench the heathen altar fires, And, like a Smith, to forge a chain Of kindly deed, and then again There is another one, a boy, Who seems to find a curious joy In talking about Zulus mild, Though I have always thought them wild. ' 11. I ' m glad to hear of this said Work, There are two more who will not shirk A missionary duty; they Edna and Helen, day after day. Have entertained two Seniors. None Can judge the good work they have done.. 12. The girl who wins at basket ball, And Lulu Kilg-ore who knows all Her lessons — then from Illinois Myra and Evelyn: well, boys. Let ' s end by giving- tribute due To old Ohio, and the two She sent; she must not Rob(b) us soon They make our Winter seem like June. So thus with pleasant talk and jest They wore away the day; And when the sun sank in the west They sought their homeward way. CLhEHthktiE GiFi; Does swift Atlanta stand without a peer ' Not when our athletic girl g-ets on her ear. She hops and jumps, kicking the chandelier. Though past her thirtieth summer, a fall she dosen ' t fear. The legendary primness of our girls is past. Hopping, skipping, tennis gives the bloom ' ' that lasts; They are so coy and sweet, the boys delight, ' ' When walking out in lover ' s lane ' upon a starry night. We assure lyou, wild ami rapa cmposed of H,,. S. -[Editors,! WarmnM He never dreamed of fallino- in love, For he knew she was pledged to another. Thought he, to pass away part of the time I ' ll be a — sort of a brother. Now this isn ' t meant to tell the tale Of a man heart-broken and sad But to show how love and respect for a girl Can save from a life that is bad. He loved her dearly, and ' twas hard So hard to give her up. But the lessons he had learned from her noble life Took the bitterness out of his cup. And now though she ' s gone and no doubt forgotten. This friend of her youthfnl days. His remembrance of her, and bright kindly spirit Will continue to help him always. Then girls, oh, be careful and always remember That the example of your daily life Will be sure to help or ruin some soul In the day of temptation and stffe. Strictly Anonymous. 126 Ir) FoCir Acts. ACT I. H, THANK YOU, said the professor, without looking up, as the enrollment cards just dropped upon his desk were slipped into the pigeon holes marked with the proper letters. Ted watched them, doubtful what next to do. Nothing further, seemingly, being ex- pected, he turned slowly round and gazed directly into a pair of bewildering brown eyes. He bowed awkwardly, stepped to the door and held it open while she, as solemn as if she were leaving a death chamber, passed out. Say, thought Ted, she is a beauty. I wonder if all the girls here are like her. She was thinking — well, when she thought of Ted, she thought that college boys must be awful nice. Little did either suppose the other was only beginning Freshman and amid all the throng did not possess an acquaintance. They were enlightened at the first Freshman class meeting. He was elected president, she secretary. Events move slowly in the Freshman year. He had to grind, so did she. They rode in the same cab to and from the banquet, the social func- tion of the first year. He paid her way in to witness a baseball game in the spring. They parted in a crowd at the station and sped homeward for the summer ; she toward the South, he toward the North. ACT II. Good morning, professor? Why, good morning, Ted, replied the Prof, rising and cordially offering his hand. How — Well, well, you too, Mable ' : How are you? Pretty well, thank you. I am afraid that we that I — am a few days late. Yes, school began last week. They passed out and down the stairs, talking pleasantly. She is a beauty, that ' s a fact, remarked Ted to himself. How he is improving, thought she. No one but Ted knew that he had avoided college four days in order to meet Mable first before the registrar ' s desk. The pace is a trifle swifter during the Sophomore year. They met oftener. Ted thought oftener of things outside his books. To save time for reflection he bought f i-om a .Junior an assistant book on translating. Socials, receptions, lec- 127 tures, even the evening sermon brought them together. June came. He ' day-dreamed as he wandered through the fields of bis Northern home. She whiled away the time waiting for school to begin. ACT III. ' ' Let me carry that telescope. There, thank y ou. • They were Juniors and had been comrades since Freshmen. This was their first meeting since June. You can judge the nature of the conversa- tion from the station to her room. ' ' At what time do you register to-day, ' ' he aslred. At two this afternoon. she replied. All right, I ' ll meet you there. Goodbye. Goodbye. Oh! the exhiliaration of those Junior days! ' Tis a period of perfect self-satisfaction. He was half-back at foot ball, a star player and a hero. She was the sweetest co-ed of the sweet co-eds and — happy. Spring vacation was over. The robins, the hardy pioneers on the season ' s frontier, were chirping about the trees. The buds were swelling with the life of spring. The grass was daily reflecting a darker hue. The air, soft and warm, brooded the springing life on hill and dale. ' Tis a critical combination : Spring ' I A Junior! Ted ' s heart, in unison with nature, was astir. He sat, wrapped in restful thought. Yes, I believe I ' ll settle down early. I never cared much for a profession. Business is the thing for me. Father will — A telegram for you, sir. A hasty consultation with the faculty, a quick fai-ewell, a swift journey and Ted stood beside the sick bed of his mother. Commencement week again, mused Ted. I wish I could run down. I don ' t like that fellow on general principles. She isn ' t doing right in going with him. I believe I ' ll write to her about it. Mable objected to interference. Ted was offended with the turn-down. Busy work was the antidote to bitter reflection during- the summer. ACT IV. Three weeks late and the last half term lost! I ' ll need the extra work to keep me busy, so it ' s all right, mused Ted, as he stepped upon the station platform. He came unannounced and walked up town alone. The fellows were rejoiced to see him and he was glad. Foot ball and study covered his program. He was captain, the pride of the college and the dread of rival teams. He thought often of Mable, but only bitterly. He considered his rival beneath competition and let things pass. What did Mable think ' ? I g-uess you know. I only know that she saw no one but the captain in a foot ball game and that her eyes often followed him about the campus. The boys recalled his recent loss and respected his social retirement. 12S Hello ' . There he comes! Hurry up, Ted I We were afraid you TTOuldn ' t get here. Yonder comes the train now. ' ' What are you going to do next year, Ted. I am going to Harvard. Good! I ' ll see you there. Mable ' s heart beats were surging through her temples. Wasn ' t he ■oing to speak to her. Good bye, Miss Lee, at last he said, approaching ' and extending his hand, good luck and a world of happiness to you. Mable took the offered hand and raised her eyes to his. He caught the same bewildered look, he remembered so well. Good bye, she said, may you be happy and successful. All aboard! resounded through the station. Good bye! Good bye, Ted! ' re-echoed in his ears, the rumble died away and he stood alone. I ' am a blinded fool, he muttered as he climbed aboard the north bound train. The miles increased between the swiftly moving trains as they sped onward to the South and to the North. Did they meet again L- Of course they d id ! Were they — Certainly. Anvbodv could see that. 3be Wanted to Share flis Tro6ble. Sobs rudely shook her fairy form, tears formed pools in her eyes: only by sheer will-power did the young girl keep from crying. Let me share your trouble, H — , dear, she pleaded. The party addressed staggei ' ed to his feet, clutching wildly at his breast. No! No ! he cried. I insist! she bawled. Last night — only last night, and yet It seems years ago, we promised to be all in all to each other and forever unite our heart-beats. If I am to share your joys, I wish to also share your troubles. ' ' Never, he moaned, I would not want my bitterest enemy — nay, not even a dog — to have a collar button down inside his shirt. ' ' 129 7l Aere there ' s a 7l Ijheres ' s a Tuaj . A Senior grave with looks suave Once madly fell in love, And constantly did rant and rave About his turtle dove. To win this maid, he did aspire, But she said Ask my Pa; Look out for fire and accents dire And I will tend to Ma. And then declares, - ' I ' m going home. He knew how it would grieve her To leave her own, here all alone. Vowed he I ' ll never leave her. The train for Des Moines leaves our town at four, And they hadn ' t the slightest warning Of the boys at the door with rice galore So early in the morning. They sat and waited and thought of their joys, When her pa, should give his consent. Then those wicked boys withrudelaughter and noise Showered rice to their hearts content. The conductor, of course, thought them newly wed And naturally got very sore When her pass he read, and she emphatically said That her prefix was Miss — nothing more. They fully explained that ' twas all a fake Of those miserable, dastardly students. He with laughter didshake,when hesawhis mistake. But told them he doubted their prudence. They enjoyed their vacation as only they can. Whose hearts beat together as one. And replied the old man, ' You most certainly can Take her andibe happy, my son. The boys who took part in throwing the rice Often wondered, but never could tell Why Tin ' ' acted so nice, so awfully nice Instead of raising particular )(go ( ir FEW DAYS AGO, while visiting Watertown, our attention was jj called to a patient at the asylum who was suffering from a ( v peculiar mental derangement. A historj ' of his case reveals ' - the fact that a few da ' s after tlie beginning of the fall term at M College, this young man determined to enter school. Accompanied by the best wishes of friends, and the blessing of old and aevoted parents, he set out light-hearted and happy. Arriving in M he engaged room and board and in the evening sent a jolly letter home. Next morning, about 9:15, he opened the college door and stepped into the old hall, oppressed by a feeling of awe. He approached a stoutly built young man, who was pacing- up and down the east side of the hall, and asked: Can you direct me to the office? Haven ' t you registered yet? was the surly reply. With trembling hand the young man opened the office door and stepping up to the desk, asked: Can you tell me — ' ' Have you your credits? Oh, yes — um — well — I — see — you ' ve — had — no — latin, algebra or physics. Take — this — card — to — the — treasui ' er, — get — it — receipted — and return — it — to — mel You ' ve lost — a— great — deal — of — valuable — time 1 Henry attempted to remonstrate, but the words stuck in his throat, and grasping the card he stumbled out into the hall. Not knowing where to find the treasurer, he approached some students and asked: ■■Where — ' ' ' I ' oM must not Mand here —go into that there room, ' ordered a tall, stern- visaged man, and instantly the group dispersed. Hastening into the room designated, Henry saw a kindly-looking old man, and. handing him the card, asked: Where is the treas — Third door on tlie east- side-of-the-hall. But I was ordered out oi— Third door! You ' re late starting, but push ' t vig ' r ' sly I With treasurer ' s receipt he returned to the ofRce and was given a red card. From door to door he wearily trudged, until finally he was told to go back to the office. There he was given a third card, a white one, and the same n ' ( a;naroZe was repeated. Stopping once to rest on the landing of the second floor, a couple of students kindly spoke to him, but with a frightened, hunted look he ran up the stairs just as a heavy woman with a large voice shouted: Gentlemen, I must have (xiiiet . At the top of the stairs he ran into a tall, lean, hungry-looking- man, who sarcastically remarked, that his left cerebral hemisphere seemed to be working at both ends. .Just then four students came hurriedly out of a recitation room, carrying a limp, lifeless-looking boy. He faint- ed, they said, because — , but Henry waited for no more. With a hoarse cry he turned and dashed down the stairs and out of the door. Next morning he was found wandering up and down a country road, wild eyed, muttering : ' ' Red ? No I take it away I No, not white ! Oh, why was I — No ! no ! no I Take them all away ! Away ! Oh, I see them coming. They ' re red, red, red! Oh — Two days later the jury found liim hopelessly insane. F. 131 IA( FroDiM ttlhe FcidM MnDDo Oh, I am the college authority On all matters of masculine dress, On which subject the vast majority Are quite out of date, I confess. Had you thought of investing in shoes? Pray get them with my approbation. For to own ' a great pair of shoes, ' To society will change your relation. But to gain admiration from maidens. As fair as the month of June, To your neck-ties turn your attention. She ' ll be pleased with your company soon. I get my ideas from traveling- men. When the college club goes out to sing, J walk right up, smile, and then say, Great shoes you got, old man, by jiug. ' ' . % iiifs:l i NE pleasant evening as I was trying to think of some- thing suitable for the Ravelings, my ear caught this refrain sung- by either a Freshman or Sophomore I could not distinguish which, as the voices of the Freshman who is almost a Sophomore, and the Sophomore who is still a little resh, are so much alike. Anyway I heard a melodious voice singing. — I long- to be a Junior. This reminder of days gone by, although somewliat modified set me to wondering why any one should wish to be a Junior. I wondered if it was so he could deserve the pity of the experincedand humble Seniors who have fortunately survived all the hardships, or was it because he pined to see some production of his eager pen printed in the Annual. If the last reason is the real cause for this earnest longing-, think of one poor Junior, who has thought and thought for d ays of some- thing to write but midnight after midnight comes and finds the promised work undone. The things which are best cannot be related for then something- she did not want told might be repeated by her room-mate. In desperation she wonders, ' ' Dare I relate of one ' s tobacco being burned in a frolic by his room-mate and what followed? No that would never do. Whynot write of a certain well-known couple, a .lunior and a Freshman who ex- pected to attend Philo, but when he called they decided it would be more pleasanto stay at home, since the girls were all away spending the even- ing? Or how someone ' s note book in Demosthenes is used as amedium to convey thoughts which could not be uttered (just then) and were too precioust to be carried by the U. S. Mail? Must it be told how a certain parlor in the south-east part of the city was very artistically arranged, curtains taken down, table with Family Bible placed at one side of the room, some-one ' s picture given a prominent place, all the chairs but one removed and how after all, she did not bring him in? No, none of these will serve the purpose nor any of the countless memories rising before my bewildered brain. Why can I not use some of these incidents as the subject for a short article, Whom would it harm? I might grow reckless and injure the feelings of those most deeply interested: so I have only casually mentioned a few of these facts to show that they are known by Juniors who do not keep eyes and ears open in all places and at all times. Since my pen refuses to write because my brain is not fertile enough to produce anything worthy of perusal by humble Seniors, self-sufficient Sophomores, verdant Freshman and ' only Preps. ' I will re- sig-n the space to those capable of entertainig and instructin their readers. 134 Voices of Victor! IS99, 1900. IPIWAS NIGHT, the tranquil moonlight smiling down W) Gave softer tone to autumn ' s crown 1 Of brilliant colorings — peace and rest To the deeply slumbering town. The broad brown fields, and brilliant waste Of fallen leaves, whose green The subtle frost had turned to gray. And red, and gold, and bathed in sheen Of noonday sun; Now mellowe ' d by the silver gleam Stretched soft as landscape of a dream. Tall maples all motionless stand, Half stripped of foliage— tall and grand, As mighty sentinels, at whose feet Flower and vine in shadow meet. Deserted, stretched the street, and white With frost of chill October ' s night. Deserted, seemed, save now and then Belated townsmen homeward winds His way — and heavy footfalls Break the hush of night. Seemed tumult, strife or passion, care. Or stern ambition loath to enter there. ' ' Yes, lovely was thine aspect then, Pair city of the western plain. Vain hope! Wild delusion ! Seel ' Tis a college town, and could it be The abode of sweet tranquility ' ? The spell is broke, for hark, that yell Victory announces, and tidings tell No fear, nor wrath, nor agony. Were mingled in that midnight cry : But like the conqueror ' s coming song. It told another victory won, By one of Monmouth ' s loya l sons, At Jacksonville. Oft have old Monmouth ' s college men In other fields encountered foe In strife of eloquence and dealt the blow. That honor wins for famed name Of Alma Mater, Who fosters well the grace and ease Of science of Demosthenes, And art of Cicero. 135 Such welcome tidiag-s wildly bears The midnight bell and Joyous cheers Echo the triumphs of other years. Stately maidens, gay quartette Of grace and beauty— gowns of white Modest in mein — with voices bright, In harmony sweet of ballad and song, Thej ' sang their way to hearts unknown,. Stately maidens-numbers four Invincible group, right well they bore The honored name of Wagner. Another band ' twas hearty youth A trifle gay perchance — but trvith And rig ' ht, and strong endeavor Shone from faces eager ever. New sights and wonders to behold. Experience gain in ventures bold, A score of them — a little less In uniform — suits they called dress No arms they carried save a few Unwieldly ones, and strangely new, Whose trumbling strings, ' neath fingers skilled ' . No arrows hurled — but loudly thrilled With melody sweet. Equipped was each with weapon old But challengixig stood in phalanx bold None dared resist. For voices true and pure and strong- That woke sweet echoes with their song- Were theirs, or with impersonators art Amused and charmed with chosen part. Those whom they met. All boarded trains for western lands And hied them to the eastern climes. In east and west they gained renown And laurels won from many a town. For stratagems or wiles was meet Not one, for music sweet Poured from each throat and moved the throng- To tears or laughter — now ' twas gay song Of Southern melodies — now would inspire The thrilling strains of patriot ' s fire. Oh, noble youth and maiden fair Gifted with that power so rare 136 To sooth the savage breast. Right well did your refined arts Bring quick response from many hearts. - Twas yours to bear your college name And win for her a share of fame For voices tuned to melody, Could ring as full and strong and free. In lusty cheers for old M. C. Why do the faces of the throng That crowd the walls for chapel song Wear looks so eager, expectant, gay, Upon that sunny April day V What e ' en could cause so broad a smile Oa Prof ' s stern countenance the while. The rostrum ' s grave and solemn row Benignly beamed on youth below; Who scarce in reverent song of praise Sufficient tumult dared to raise, To vent their j.ent-up feeling ' s. Now with speech and laughter, jest and fun,. They celebrate with jovial fun The race that was so hotly run In Hawkeye ' s Capital. ' Twas Drake that even dared to stand In moody strife with Monmouth ' s band A worthy trio. Who armed with arg-ument complete Trusted ' with success to meet A foe of strength. Oh, Monmouth, let the work go on. See you repeat in years to come This victory so nobly won By Turnbull, Sharpe and Hamilton. When bright .June shall come again And birds shall sing from wood and glen,. And skies are blue from April showers, And sun of May has coaxed the flowers In sweet profusion. That time when verdant poets sing Of love and youth and joyous spring The happy .June. These days shall witness all complete A conquest far more meet For pen of bard — the poets song. For then shall right have conqured wrong- And truth prevail. For ' mong the throng that crowd the walls 137 And flit from room to room through halls Of college old — with stately tread Walks here and there with well poised head A senior digniHei, a mortar board, The crown he wears to weigh the hoard Of precious knowledge, deep and wise. Thoughts so sublime that feign would rise To heights ethereal. The conqueror ' s robe black flowing gown. Betokens more than his renown In Greek and Latin mystic lore, It tells of persevering ' patience, Character formed and life begun, In solemn earnest — a triumph won By conquered self and wrong-more noble far Than e ' er on field of battle. 138 unn ' s golilequ . Wherever I look, and wherever I turn, In whatever direction I go. One question, one only, confronts me : Can you iix me all rig-ht for the show ' : ' The transfer-man pockets his contract Remarking ' — You won ' t find us slow. We ' ve got a good scene-truck ' n trailer; Can you fix me all right for the show ' ? The baggage-man weighing mj ' trunks, says : A hundred of excess or so. What ' s the name of the troup you ' re ahead of : Can you fix me all right for the show? The genial, obliging hotel clerk Cries in a professional glow, If your room doesn ' t suit you, I ' ll change it. Can you fix me all right for the show ' : ' The porter who brings in my trunks, says : Fo ' the Lawd ! you ' re a trouper, I know, I kin tell ' em a mile off, by golly ! Can you fix me all right for the show ' ? The chamber maid making the bed, speaks Up bashfully, Me ' n my beau Ud like to take in the performance. Can you fix us all right for the show ' : ' The waiter girl calls off ' the menu In tones confidentially low : Roast beef, lamb an ' corn beef ' n cabbage — Can you fix me all right for the show ' ? While the bell-boys, one after another, Pipe up as they stand in a row : Do you want any ice-water. Mister ? Can you fix me all right for the show ' ? And nights in a feverish slumber I wretchedly toss to and fro. While legions of spectres all chorus : Can you fix us all right for the show Kind heaven, will even St. Peter Shout when I pass up from below, Sayl When is the oompanv coming ' ? Can you fix me all right for the show ' ? 139 Tfflkemo T WAS ten minutes after three, and the bell for the last recitation had already called to their classes those who preferred to lounge on the steps and grass. Up the front walk came as fair a maiden as ever graced a recitation room. In her hand she carried her Latin book, while at her belt was a bunch of violets. Violet herself was never so bewitchingly pretty as she was to-day. Her costume was of blue and her hat was covered with bunches of violets— those beneath the rim just matching her dancing- eyes. She looked truly like a wild flower fresh from the woods as she came hurriedly down the walk, a trifle late. So thought John, who, with his Latin book, was leaning against the boulder in the front part of the campus, trying to dig out a few last sentences be- fore he would trust himself to luck and the mercies of the professors. The young man stepped upon the walk just as she passed and, of course, walked the rest of the way beside her. The sun shone brightly. The air was clear and cool from a last night ' s rain. The day was per- fect. So said .John to Violet, as slowly but surely they drew near to the front entrance. Can you read your Latin, John? With a good deal of help. No need to return the question, he answered. Yes, — no, I haven ' t translated the last pag ' e, either. ' Let ' s skip and take a walk to the woods and — gather violets, ' ' said .John. If it were Elocution, or Literature, or even German, it would be different; but Latin — They skipped. They didn ' t have much to say as they walked along, but both seemed to be content to let their thoughts wander as far as possible from the Latin class. Once — but only once — Violet suggested faintly that they might g-et their next day ' s lesson, but ,Tohn, startled from his thoughts, whose object was not more than a hundred miles away, asked her if she thought that Latin and flowers ever sounded harmonious. Violet smiled to herself, as if she knew the direction of his thoughts, and, being willing, let events take their own course. With an occasional remark they slowly wound their way to that part of the woods where grew the thickest those emblems of sweetness and purity, violets. As the sun sank toward the west and the long shadows made by the towering oaks and slender shell-barks were racing toward the east. Violet stood with both hands full of flowers. I love flowers : violet and green harmonize so beautifully, she murmured as she buried her face in the fragrant blossoms. Violet, you say you love these flowers. You say you think violet and ' green harmonize so beautifully, — I agree ; — Prof. B — 140 ■ said I was gTeen, and no doubt it is true. Won ' t you g-ive me the larg ' sst, sweetest violet in the whole bunch ■: — Just for the sake of harmony, you know. ' ' Why, .John, you may have them all. ••Then, Violet, that includes yourself. They were sitting on a log;, she gazing intently at her flowers, he down at the ground. So occupied were they with their thoughts that they did not notice another couple silently stealing- from tree to tree behind them. The young man stopped and after going through his pockets pro- duced a bright red card. Then slowly approaching pinned it upon Vio- let ' s back. As they took their way home in another direction they could still see in the dim twilight, a red card against a back ground of blue, on which was printed in larg ' e black letters: Taken. ' ' Noah Gude. JMot Like Ott er ]V[en. Job ' s patience was miraculous. It is by all conceded ; But although he was one of Uz, We would not do as he did. The Freshman took the Sheenie to his room. And there displayed a suit of Scottish plaid. Ten dollars I will give, ' the Jew remarked. ' Tis yours 1 the Freshman cried in accents glad. As Ikey left he smiled a cunning smile. Nor did the Freshman look exceeding glum, For both had gained. The suit which had been sold Belonged not to the Fresh, but to his chum. Jk BjAF(IB eF(ISJ l A Freshman was wrecked on a lonely isle Where a cannibal king held sway; And they served him up to a chocolate prince On the eve of that very same day, But alas for them, for heaven is just, And before the dawn was seen. They were suffering badly with colic and cramp, For that Freshman was terribly green. He who woos and runs away Must for his breach of promise pay. To use a horse is right of course Provide there ' s no abusing it, But oft alas I you make an ass Out of vour self for using it. Jk F IJMQIJNQ VOieE. A merry ring- has Lytle ' s voice. That makes her maiden heart rejoice, And blushes to her ciieek can bring- But yet I ' ve heard her shyly own That it would have a sweeter tone Had it the true engagement ring. Jk TF iyVL OF LOVE He hied himself to Cupid ' s court; A trial! A trial! Oh! fix the day! One witness only have I brought, My bleeding heart — Exhibit i . ' ' And when she came and heard the plea, Oh! wonder of the trial day! There ' s no defience: we rest, said she. And lost — but won ' -Exhibit A. L42 H1D¥D ' HEN the student comes to college Fresh and g-reen from off the farm, Some advice and sound instruction. Will not do him any harm. For many trials and difficulties He will meet with while in school. And a little sound forewarning May save him turning out a fool. So when you read this simple poem. Do not fail it to obey. And we know that in the future You ' ll thank the author for his lay. When you first arrive at college Do not try to cut a swell; To have it said that one is rising - Is better than ' ' he rose and fell. ' ' If your father ' s been a D. D, Or an officer of State Keep it silent lest some people Your own true worth overrate. When you go into the class-room Do not exhibit all you know; Rust will never injure knowledge; Better go a little slow. If, as a man of letters, You desire your life to beam, Join society for its true worth, Be not tempted with ice cream. If you, perchance, receive some honor. Do not think that all is won, Brilliant minds, neglecting ' study, In the end are found undone. If to a certain entertainment You wish to take a lady friend. Never write with a lead pencil, Let your note with ink be penned. And when you receive the answer Expressing, Oh I such great delight 1 Do not let your head grow dizzy And think that you are out of sight. 143 But keep your self both cool and sober, Rememberinaf this as always true, ' That many others receive answers Of as gTeat delight as you. If, however, you ' re unlucky, And receive the answer, No! Attend that entertainment singly Never with another go. ■ ' Tis better far to sit in silence, Drop your chin on your cravat. Pill the empty seat beside you With your overcoat and hat. For the fair sex are so jealous — At popularity so rejoice — That to them ' tis almost pleasure To tell another you ' re second choice. ' If among your fellow students In esteem you wish to grow. Never imitate another. Be yourself, where ' er you go. Now if you follow these instructions. And find they will not work, ' Take our last and solemn warning, Stay at home and shovel dirt. Stop! Stop!! Hesitate ! All yo ' students, Kesitate ! ! We ' re not a goin ' to warn yo ' more than twice. Now close this book, don ' t take another look— If your feelings are so very, very nice 1 We ' ve got the name of takin ' a good aim. So now yo ' know your danger ' s mighty great,. And before yo ' take another look : Hesitate I All yo ' students, hesitate ! I To see oursel ' : Spence — The hairs of thy head are numbered. Hunter — Nor gives her tongue one moment ' s rest. Jamieson — Alonel Alone I All, all alone. Graham — Happiest of all in that her gentle spirit commits itself to yours to be directed. MuNFORD — Vou are just a little too small, young man. Smiley — A veil of richest texture wrought, she wears. Tinning — Here ' s a large mouth, indeed. Blake — Neat, but not gaudv. Wallace — Swans sing before they die; twas no bad thing ' did certain persons die before they sing. Cook — Her stature tall — I hate a dumpy woman. ' Cunningham — As self-conceited as it will do for one to be and not crack open. ' ' Sharpe — I am not in the roll of common men. Chalfant — A prodigy of learning. McQuiSTON — The hot blood o ' er his forehead rushes, I always have faith in a boy that blushes. Stewart — She is pretty to walk with and witty to talk with. Hamilton — ' ' That one small head could carry all he knew. Harris— She is the pink of perfection. Phelps — Half as sober as a judge. Carson — One vast substantial smile. Anderson — Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire. Oliver — She has a voice like a fog horn. Arnoldson — Comb down his hair: Look I Look lit stands upright. McLaughlin — Like a candle, always smokes when going out. Parshall — Not much talk, one vast sweet silence. ' Tuenbull — And when he spoke, me thought an ass did bray. Speer — I would not be ambitious in my wish, To wish myself much better. Wright — He hath a lean and hungry look. PiNDLEY — Why that worn and anxious face? He grinds and grinds to keep his place. ' Wilson — Conspicuous by his absence. 148 Second Act Third Act THE SENIOR IXDOOR PICNIC IN THREE ACTS. (gelle e (gelorfs and J nnuals Amherst — White and Purple — Olio. Brown — Brown — Liber Brunensis. Colby — Gray — Oracle. College of City of New York — Lavender — Microcosm. Columbia — Blue and White — Columbiad. Cornell — Red and White — Cornelian. Dartmouth — Green — ■Egis. Dickenson — Red and White — Minutal. Hamilton — Pink — Hamiltonian. Harvard — Crimson — Index.. Kenyon — Mauve — Reveille. Knox — Old Gold and Royal Purple — Gale. Lafayette — Maroon and White — Melange. Lehigh — J ' lue and White — Ei itome. Maine State — Blue and Brown — Pendulum. Monmouth — Red and White — Ravelings. Princeton — Orange and Black — Bric-a-Brac. Rutgers — Scarlet — Eccentric. Tarkio — Purple and Cream — Phceni.v. Trinity — Green and White — Ivey. Union — Garnet — Oarnet. University of California — Blue and Gold — Blue and Gold. University of Illinois — Black and Gold — Illio. University of Michig ' an — Maize and Blue — Palladium. University of Pennsylvania — Blue and Red — Record. University of Chicago — Maroon — Cap and Gown. University of Rochester — Blue and Gray — Interpres. LTniversity of Wisconsin — Blue — Badger. Wesley an — Lavender — Olla Podrida. Williams — Purple — Gidiehnensian. Yale — Blue — Banner: Pot Pouri. Rush Medical — Maroon and White — Puhe. EBonmoutl? (ZolkgE Btandapd Bictioi aFy. Bore, n. Examinations; all tests. Busted, adj. Broke; a lack of funds. -Chapel, n. Anything- dead. Chew-the-Rag-, v. To growl; to kick; to do much talking with the mouth when other people win. ■Cram, v. To dig; a process of stuff- ing the brain; or, more frequent- ly, a note-book, preparatory to an examination. Deficit, n. Condition of Athletic treasury; a minus quantity. Faculty, n. An interposing- company organized for the purpose of op- posing- the comfort and pleasure of the student body. Flunk, n. The result of unprepared lessons; equivalent to nothing; a •catastrophe. Fire, n. What some of the Sophs need. Freshman banquet, n. A season of abnormal agitation among the Sophomores, marked by a re- markable disappearanceof Fresh- men. Pony, n. A general aid: used wide ly by .Juniors and Seniors. Test, n. Prolongation of recitation hour, accompanied by serious loss of mental faculties. Rattled, adj. Slightly excited: mtid- dled. Roast, n. What we excel in. — Eds. Studiousness, n. A phenomenal psychic state. Tough, n. Physics; Wright. Ride, V. See pony. Diameter, n. A weapon used by Brosius. Pronounced dam-e-fer. Order, n. See Literature class. Pretty, adj. Possessing comliness; see Easter hats. Ravelings, n. A book full of col- lege life. [Note— Every student should have one.— Registrar. ] Send in, v. To transmit a missive requiring- an answer before some coming event. Swiped, adj. Preps. 6, .Juniors 10. Scrap, n. The conjunction of two hostile classes. Fixed, adj. The feelings of a Fresh- man when his invitation for the banquet has been accepted. Timely Suggestions. 1. A waxed floor in the Assembly Room. 2. Less boycotting of the book stores. 3. Sno-w shoveling before the walks are iced by the combined ac- tion of the sun and feet of the students. 4. A corps of detectives to recover property stolen from halls dur- ing- recitation hours. 5. A new clapper for the college tell. 6. A gentlemen ' s waiting room. 7. A course in pi-ize fighting. 8. An athletic chair in the Faculty. 9. A college reception once in a while. 10. A wholesale hanging of the hoodlums who tr to break up • 5hapel. O NE DAg ' S P-ROGHAM andolin; Guitar and GIee Elub, (GOOD FOR ANY DAY.) 12:00— Midnig-ht. 12:30 — Wright and Harrah go to bed. Swear they will never stay up so- late ag-ain. 1:00 — Some one starts a song ' and the landlord gets wrath-y. 1:30 — Few more go to bed. 2:00 — Cunningham returns and tells what a hit he has made. 2:30 — Cunningham still talking. 3:00 — Munk and Bumper come in singing-, We don ' t care if we never get back. 3:30 — Everybody is in bed. Wilson wakens up and sings a solo, but the landlord puts him out. 4:00 — Price suffers (?) so much that he is unable to sleep. 4:30 — Brown snores and Joe kicks him in the stomach. 4:45 — Cunningham sings, ' ' Mary Dear, in his sleep. 5:00 — Eavey g ' ets up to smoke a cigarette and Graham steals the bed clothes. 5:30 — Wilson gets up and writes to . Eavey finishes his smoke and kicks Graham out of bed. Free for all scrap. 6:00 — First call for breakfast. Hill and Wright do the town. 6:30 — Munn smokes his usual. 7:00— Gait and Campbell turn over for a farewell sleep. 7:15 — McLaughlin gets up and packs his grip. 7:30 — A few get down to breakfast. 8:00 — The married couples come down and O30upy the center table. 8:30 — Breakfast being- over, everybody writes a letter to his best . 9:00 — Price tells Munn about his troubles. 9:30 — Grier tries a new brand of tooth-picks. 9:45— Morrow meets a cousin. 10:10— Everybody starts for the 10:15 train and forget all the trunks. 10:20 — Pete holds Nelle ' s hand for thirty minutes. [See page 132.] 10:45 — Card sharps at it again. 11:30 — Next stopping- place. 12:00 — Cunningham shows how to run a hotel. 1:00— Dinner. Everybody on time and hungry as all out doors. 1:45 — Speer comes in from the postoffice. Graham gets his usual foot, ball (?) mail. 153 2:00 — Price and Hill practice for the concert. 2:15— Grier tries some new A ' s. 2:45 — Howison is heard practicing Fin de Siecle. 3:00 — Mandolin rehearsal. Everybody there but Pete. Pete is found in the second floor hallway alone (V). 4:00— Wright studies his lessons. 5:00— Hill begins to tie his new necktie for supper. 5:30 — Harrah practices his falsetto voice. 5:45 — Munn borrows all the spare money in the crowd. 6:00 — Grand rush for the dining room. (i:45 — Some play checkers, and some don ' t. 7:00 — Price comes down ready for the concert. 7:15— Hill shines that great pair of shoes of his. 7:45 — Price is afraid we will be late. Brown borrows a necktie : Camp- bell uses Gait ' s tooth brush for his nails; Pete uses Mac ' s night shirt to shine his shoes ; Harrah can ' t button his collar, and says blame it. 8:00 — Everybody leaves for the concert. 8:30 — Concert begins. 10:30 — Concert closes. 11:00 — Cunningham makes a catch; likewise Brown and Grier. 3.1:30 — The rest discuss the concert in the office. 11:45 — The wanderers commence to return. 2:00— See above for 12:00. 154 sparks From the College Fire. Miss Tyler, in Literature: Shakespeare was the best dramatist not •only in this world but also in the next. ' ' In Christian Evidences, Prof. G — .- How would you argue to prove your belief, that a statement that is not true, is true? Cunningham: Well, I just don ' t believe it is so. Pkof. : Well, that settles it. Crothers: Before De Motte ' s Lecture: You will have to go early ' because the lig-hts will be put out. Margaret C — : O, we can find our seats in the dark. Young, in Constitution: No two senators can occupy the same chair at the same time. ' ' Proe. G — : No, woman ' s sufferage is not allowed in the Senate. Mrs. Campbell: Mr. Graham, give us the next point under argu- mentation. Graham (thoughtfully ) : I believe it is to prove that the truth is false. ' • Prof. Arnoldson, in German: I would like to eat you, Miss Cul- bertson. Seebi, in Bible class: The Bible says, ' a gviilty conscience needs no accuser. ' De Lyons: Is that in the Bible ' ? Seebi, Well its either in the Bible or Shakespeare. Irving Mooee, translating in Vergil: Three times I attempted to throw my arms around her neck — Well I guess I ' ll not attempt it. Tirza, at the picnic: I ' ll be all smiles to-night. Mrs. Campbell, in Literature class: Mr. Wilson, don ' t try to be funny when you can ' t. John Wallace: Free, why don ' t you drive Black Maude ' ? Free: Oh, she takes the attention of my hands too much. Cunningham, calling at McMillan ' s: May I see Prof. Henry ' ? Prof McMillan, explaining in Horace: They used to use olive oil to rub down the athletes when their arms were sore and tired. Lucia (aside): I ' m going- to take a whole bottle full the next time I .go buggy riding. 155 Sammie: Delia, do you know that your sister is not at all like you.. She is as sweet as she can be. Prof. Graham, in Pol Economy: What is the seig-niorage of pa- per money? Barr: Why-er-its the whole thing. Cunntngham: Is hearts clubs? Cusack, to Story (at McCoys): Give me a match. Story: I haven ' t any. Cusack: Well, its about time you are making one. Prof. Aenoldson, to Prof. Brosius: Have ' you seen anything of my hat? Prof. Brosius (unsympathetically): No, that ' s what you get for be- ing a professor. Handles: Do red haws grow on rose bushes? Mrs. Campbell, in Rhetoric class: What is the first thing to get after you get your subject? Miss Eighme: Get your Thieme. Mrs. Campbell: Correct, Miss Eighme. I am so glad there is one in the class who noticed this important step. Cunningham, in Christian Evidences: He was an extensive land owner before he died. I don ' t know whether he still owns any or not. Claude ' s Little Brother: I want to grow up and wear high col- lars and go to college like Claude. Heard last fall between Second and Third avenvie on Soutli Eighth street: Oh, Mr. Gaultl Don ' tl Don ' t! Brosius, to his Analytics class: Well you all flunked in the last test. Miss Hanna I suppose has to much May party, Mr. Jones to much tennis, and Pinkerton I suppose you were in the shirt-tail parade. While the Mandolin Club was East: I fear, said thepostage stamp when it found itself fastened to a love letter, that I am not sticking to facts. Spence in Argumentation: Lincoln was always analyzing- every tiling he saw. If lie was g ' oing down the street and happened to meet a street-car or a bicycle — Prof. Wilson to Pete and Roy : You are no gentlemen. You don ' t realize how a gentleman should act. I am tired, utterly tired of your con- duct. You must stop it and ' get down to business. ' 156 CUSACK at 1:30 a. m. : Free! Free! Oh, Free! Are you alone V ■Our house is locked and I am afraid to waken Mrs. McCoy. Can I sleep with vou? Student: ' ' Prof., I need a change. Prof. BrOSIUS: All right, try getting your lessons. Beth: Oh! Bertha, I am so happy. Bertha: That so. What couple have you broken up nowV May: Did you know that Margaret never comes to school the next •day after she has been with Warren ' ? Lora: No. Why? May: Oh, she can ' t stand the pressure. Louise: And how does Lytic get along in Elocution? Anna Robb: Oh, pretty well. Miss Calvin says he has a splendid voice. Louise: Yes, I think Lytic has such a manly voice. On the Mandolin trip — Pretty Girl: I ' ll wager I can pick out the Freshmen. Now, there is this fellow, Cunningham — Joe Speer at Xenia : This aint the last number on the program yet. Cunningham at Columbus : The train is on the track and has been •called five times already. ' office iT ss tUC ' Ttoe Pff=( Emblem: Diamond. Colom: Moss Green and Dove Gray. Floirer: Tulip. 3Iotto: Closer to Thee.. . Grace Dunn, (i. Dot Tyler. 10. Margaret Clarke. 2. May Wallace. 9. Nelle Porter. 7. Lora Sykes. 5. Ruth Stevenson. 8. .June Kirkpatrick. 1. Mable Harris. 4. Lucia Blake. 4. Harold Wilson. 1. Sam Munford. 8. Russell Story. 5. Rosooe Jones. 7. .John Cusack. 9. Hugh Hanna. 2. John Gibson. 10. Warren Brownlee. (). Roland Hamilton. 3. Hugh Galloway. 158 Midget Louise Anderson. Mike Elmira Blake. Three-decker ... Arthur Brown. Chicago W. J. M. Cunningham. Freezer. ... Lytle Free. Bumper Roy Graham. Pete ' s Brother ... Alonza Hanna. Pete Hugh Hanna. Necktie .James Hill. Deacon David McBride. Bible Elbert McCreery. Fritz Fred McLaughlin. It Claude Moffett. Chap Chalmers Morrow. Shine ... Royal Ee-jd. Hold ' em Hug- ' em .Joseph Specr.. Baldy .. . Howard Spence. Clothes Rack Louis Tinning. Jack ... John Wallace. Ape .. .. Harold Wilson. Saw S. A. Work. Shorty.. .Wirt Wright. Reddy Homer Campbell. Munk Herman Eavey. Swan George Cowden. Sherwood John Cusack. Johnny Prof. Wilson. Dumpy Pi ' of. Brosius. John Henry Prof. McMillan. Amoeba Chaser Prof. Maxwell. Clemmie ... Prof. Calvin. Mac Clyde McCoy. Rishop. Irving Moore C ironolo£ i of the llJestern 9 andolin Urip. Dee. 24. Club picture in the Chicago Times Herald. Dec. 25. Munn jollies the ice man. We are given a special car in Burlington. The girls take the coach ahead. WhyV Christ- mas dinner at Cedar Rapids. Meet Cupid. Skipp cleans out the car. Leave at 3:30 and swipe signs with which to decorate the car. Arrive at Vinton 4:30. Gault refuses the intelligence that a man is sick in Chicago. Dec. 26. Some visit the Blind Institution. Leave at 10:00 for P agle Grove. Eat dinner at Iowa Falls. Pretty close quarters. Brown spills his soup. Joe swallows his dinner on the way back to the car. More posters are swiped. Spoons beg ' in to appear. Arrive at Eag-le Grove 1:45 p. m. Girls are assigned to rooms No. 20 and 23. Awful cold. Catastrophe : Bess — Oh, girls, it ' s leaking. Lights go out at concert. Cun- ningham — This sporting life is killing me. Woman ' s Quartette stage struck. Eavej ' gives a hoe-down on the stage. Clyde can ' t make ' em laugh. Colder. Dec. 27. Hill inquires for oubebs. Chap becomes quite proficient at card tricks. Girls do the town. Helen meets her cousin. At Humbolt, the next stop, Wilson sits on the floor at the table. Hill (after supper) — I wish I had a dollar for every game of pool I have played. At concert the girls make tlie hit of the evening by singing (?) Illinois. Graham and Eavey get a call down from the landlord ( ' ?). Dec. 28. Wilson writes to and makes a date for the Burlington concert. Leave Humboldt at 10:50 and take dinner at Liver- more. Hill (to traveling ' man) — Great pair of shoes you got. Brown hears for the first time of roast beef and brown gravy. Harrah finds he has a falsetto voice. An Italian orchestra gives us a concert in the depot. Gra- ham and Nelle go halvers every time. Arrive in Clarion at 3:20. Girls called down — too much talking. Wash out in room No. 3. Harrah and Price make ( ' ?) some money. IDec. 29. Campbell is given a shower bath before breakfast. Girls say their prayers in bed ; no room to kneel. Cunningham has five seconds of devotion — his prayers are frozen up. Hill gets his face washed. Wright hides his pony while the preacher calls. Cunningham gets frosted by a cousin. Brown and Graham lose their colors but get some in return. Arrive in Reinbeck at 6:00 p. m. Girls explore the roof gar- dens. Meet Sharpe, who is visiting friends ( ' ?) in the vicinity. 160 Dec. 30. Graham cuts Cunningham out and carries Lulu ' s music roll to the train. Spear runs a race with the train and beats its time. Munn gets his license — great relief. The hat is passed arornd to secure proceeds with which to buy more. Every- body gets Skipp to shine their shoes. Private entertain- ment at Traer. Eavey called upon to ask the blessing. Callie McCornack shows up and meets old friends. Cha- peron absolutely refuses to let the girls go out Sabbath even- ing. Dec. 31. Everybody (?) goes to church. The Wagner Quartette and Hanna, Graham, McCoy and Wright lead the singing at the U. P. Church. Everybody sleeps in the afternoon. Hold a a reception in the car after supper. Leave at 10:30. Watch the old year out. Eavey makes himself numerous. Nelle and Pete give a show in two acts. Munn buys fifty cents worth of sandwiches at Cedar Rapids. Graham — What in ' thun- der ' (?) is the matter with you Indians. Spike meets us at Vinton. Jan. 1. Everybody sleeps until morning. Columbus Junction at 6:00. Everybody retires except Graham, who, much to Grier ' s an- noyance, speaks his debate in the upper hallway. Cunning- ham gives Lulu her second lesson on the Mandolin. Helen wants to know if clay pigeons are good to eat. Helen says Cunningham is decent. Wilson calls for soft-boiled eggs and milk. Girls work a reform among the boys. Pete and Bumper qviit smoking. Jan. 2. Leave Columbus Junction at 9:15. At Washington, the Wag- ner Quartette, together with Hanna, Graham, Morrow and Speer, are invited out to luncheon at Martha Samson ' s. Munn and Helen occupy the upper hall. Nelle meets Roy in the dark and calls him Hugh. Reception at Miss Cherry ' s after the concert. Some get in early (?). -Jan. 3. Grier and Brown remain to visit friends. Arrive in Burling- ton at 9:30. Private entertainment. Grier goes to sleep at the depot and tunes up his mandolin. Arrive in Monmouth at 3:45 a. m., one hundred per cent, poorer both as to money and sleep. 1(31 latest Jl ublicatiens. Hints to Foot-Ball Managers.— Charles Phelps. A very comprehen- sive work, containing: a very lengthy account of personal experiences along this line. Every manager or prospective manager should have one. The Latest Way to Spoon. — Harris Speer. An extensive volume containing many beautiful illustrations taken from real life. [We advise all Freshmen to buy one. — Editors. ] How to Publish an Annual and Make Money. — R. J. Hamilton. This work reveals many secrets and wonders regarding the 1900 Ravelings. Why I am so Popular. — Louise Anderson. A very deep treatise on the charms that so easily make one popular with the Preps. ' ' To un- derstand this one must have had reading, writing and arithmetic. How to Play Base-Ball.— A. J. Grier. [Note.— The manuscript for this work is ready for the press and will be published as soon as the base-ball manager will pay for it. ] Encyclopedia (In Thirty Volumes. )— May Chalfant. This is especially recommended for the use of Professors and Instructors. Latest Method In Explainng Problems.— Prof. Brosius. A very comprehensive volume discussing- the advantages and disadvantages of the older methods, and introducing one of my own systems. Slang Lexicon. — Mable Harris. A very extensive work, including both the eastern and western forms of expression, and also a few swear words that aren ' t wicked. How I Became a Ladies ' Man.— W. J. M. Cunningham. This work gives the writer ' s own account of how he became so popular on the Mandolin trips, and why he is so popular among the college girls. Sntroduction; Which 9?fiyht 7 ot ! e Smproper. J. C. Hill to a barber. Johnny Wilson to card playing. Wirt Wright to a dancing school. Arthur Brown to Miss McConnell. Dr. Lyons to Spencerian penmanship. Mandolin Club to a temperance society. Delinquent athletes to their books. Miss Calvin to college manners. College to revival meeting ' . Freshmen to their cab bills. John Gibson to C. N. J. C. Harrab to all the neve girls. W. J. M. Cunningham to himself. 164 WHAT IS PLEASU-RE? Some Good Authorities. A ride in a cab accompanied only by your lady, - - 1 . Tenning A standing eng-agement for seven nights in a week, - R. Hamilton Swearing and singing, - - - - - -A. Randies Attending college on Senior day, - - - - Florence Speer Variety, ------- Bertha Alexander Kicking, - - - - - - - - C. Phelps Making a noise. ------- ,J. Wallace Walking, ------- d. Turnbull Freshmen banquet, --..... McMurdy A good cigar, - - - - - - . I IcLaughlin Talking, ------- May Chalfant Arranging bob-sled parties, - - - - - A. Brown Going to church, - - - - - - E. McCrerry To dance all night, to dress all day, - - - - H. Eavey Sliarpe is the word for her, - - - - Minnie Brown 166 9 ch xy vt 8 Collect 25 25 via Dubuque la Hanover, 111. Dec. 18 ' 99 W. T. Munn, No 120 So 9th St. Monmouth, 111 Mitchel out town who had better see W. J. Cunningham. 11 : 37 A.M. leofe. r Why the Faculty take such an interest in the social life of the col- Why Brown doesn ' t enjoy sleigh-riding. Why Sharpe visited Galloway Christmas. Why Barr and Jewel attend the lectures together. Why Joe went to Springfield. Why Brownlee doesn ' t go home Saturdays. Why Arnoldson is seen so late in the vicinity of Mrs. Wiley ' s ' Why tinning keeps on the good side of Ralph Wilson. Why Gault missed the train the evening the Glee Club went ta Roseville. Why Eavey did not take lessons of Dr. Herbert. Why Galloway is so busy. Why Margaret Clark thinks California is a desirable place to go.. Why McLaughlin quit. Who put up the Sophomore flag and who took it down. Why Wilson went to church alone at Bellfontaine. Why Chas. Phelps didn ' t take a girl to Sophomore social. Why Mira. and Lucia didn ' t go to the basket ball game. Why Grace Dunn spent Christmas with Minnie Brown. Why Pete prefers hotels with dark corridors. Why Cowden can ' t count the number of times the clock strikes. What was in the letter Joe got from Springfield. Why Tinning only bought one annual. Why Dave turnbull doesn ' t like onions. Why there was such good order in chapel one day in May. When the annual will be out. How much Cunningham paid us to roast him. 168 What ' s the FRattei[ With Charles Phelps? Likes to run a foot-ball team. Elbert McCreery? Needs a missionarj ' . Eusebius Collins ' : ' He ' s in love ( ' ?). Lucia Blake y Alvvaj ' s talking ' . W. J. M. Cunningham ' ; ' Fears he ' s not popular. James Hill ' ? Stuck on his fine clothes. Nelle Porter ' ? Lost her heart on M. G. G. trip. Tillotson ' ? Homesick ( ' ?). ' 99 Foot-Ball Team ' ? Oh, nothing. J. S. Cusack? Nothing but a Prep. ' ' Freshmen? The doctors have not named it yet. C. K. McMurdy? I live in New York. Louise Anderson? Still sitting on her dignity (?). Russell Story? Wants his leg pulled. Beth McCoy? Pretty soft. Don ' t you think? Arthur Brown? Was taken for Story. Chap. Morrow? He is a card sharp. Lucy Harris? Dead g-one on Joe. Joe Spear? Dead gone on Lucy. 190] Ravelings Board? It ' s all right Hamilton? See next page. o AdYEFli3En?Enl3. For Sale or Rent. pOR SALE — A choice collection of ■ Text Books on Cicero. Please call at our private rooms. Freshman. COR SALE— My grades for the Spring ■ Term, at reasonable rates. John CuSACK, 227 South 8th St. rOR RENT— My half of the parlor at Geo. B. Davis ' s. Has not been used much lately. Good as new. W. J. M. Cunningham. :oR SALE— Our Base-Ball Suits. Base-Ball Team. rOR SALE OR RENT— Members of ■ • our Faculty. For terms apply to S. R. Lyons, 912 E. Broadway. COR SALE— An Alarm Clock. Never fails. Has only been used once- Call on or address S. S. Maxwell, Monmouth, 111. COR SALE— My entire lot of invita- ' tions for the last year. Payment made by installments. A good bar- gain. May Wallace. COR SALE OR RENT— My stand-in with the Preps. Louise G. Anderson. Wanted. TITANTED— A position on the prayer- meeting committee. H. W. Eavey. w ANTED— A shoe-string. J. H. McMillan. TUANTED— A partner to take half interest in a home. Must have a loving heart and be willing to take an active interest. No Irish need apply. D. R. TUHNBULL. w ANTED— A date. Something new. Louis Tinning, Des Moines, la. w ANTED— A stock pass to Des Moines. Aldah Graham. WANTED— .lokes. Ten cents a ponnd will be paid by the editors of the Ravelings. w ANTED — A new pair of sucks. Will Cunningham. w ANTED -The names of students who greased my black-board. .1. M. Brosius. WANTED — Some one to return our ' affections. Story, Collins, Mc- Murdy and Cherry. Lost or Stolen. T OST— On Euclid ave., between Ninth and Tenth streets, my heart. Finder please inform John Wallace, East Second avenue. OST— Fifty cents on a foot-ball ■ ' game. A. G. Brown. T OST— My pony. It had white- fore feet with a star on the fore- head. Was very gentle and showed hard usage. Hugh Hanna. CTOLEN — Our new class caps. Sophomores. 172 RiYEvii ETYJETji , Miscellaneous. TWOTICE— Will sew on buttons and ' mend gloves at reasonable rates. Have had good experience with all •kinds of cases. Wagner Quartette. VOTICE— Subject to the will of Eccri- ' tean Society, I announce myself as candidate for nomination for the dele- gateship to Des Moines. L. E. Tinning. a %i ' 173 Desiring to once more bring our names before the public, we have pur - oliasecl this page at the regular adver- tisiiig rates ■ LOUIS TI N NIMC, ALBA e-RAHAM. 175 Thith ' Whole book, except thith latht page, waththet up and ready to be printed lath night; but not.being ' able to quite finith it then we left juth thith latht thection of thith form until thith morning. But during the night thome thmall-thould, thooundrelly, thon-of-a-gun thneaked into our thhop and thlole every eth in the ethtablithment. Who he wath, we can only guethth, but we thuthpicion that it wath thome thhort-thited Thopho- more who doubtleth thought that hith cowardly trick would retbult in keeping The Ravelingth from iththuing at the time thet by the editerth. We motht ernethlj ' hope that he will thee hith mithtake and mend hith waytli leth, thome day, he find himthelf at Anamotha. Our thole regret ith that we cannot do ath we at firtht intended, and print thomething funny in thith place. Editorth. Trtfc EltID . BEM TMES8 IlIinDlIIloooooo Our Specialty is artistic work and we will please you. TAILORS AND SHIRTMAKERS, J ' ::: o OOMBBRo fcim. ESTABLISHED 1S3 WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Oinffl(gi(mn§t SPECIALTIES : Trusses — Shoulder Braces- Perfumes-Toilet Articles- Etc — Etc — 103-107 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS. First Door South of People ' s National Bank. 179 rJ YOUR VACATION IN COLORADO BurlingtDi) D O you quite realize tliat in all the world there is no scenery more gorgeous, more majestic and awe-inspiring than that of Colorado ? Couple this with these facts — That the climate of Colorado is simply delightful. That the dry, pure air is wonderfully healthful and invigor- ating; and that the hotels are of unusual excellence. Then consider the question of spending your vacation there this summer. Colorado is not far away. The Burlington Route runs one night on the road trains from both Chicago and St. Louis, and they are luxuriously furnished. Sumptuous library smoking cars and dining cars d la carte make the trip seem very short. Then during the summer months tourist tickets are sold at greatly reduced rates, so the expense is not great. Let me send you maps, time tables, ticket rates; and if you want to know more about the country enclose six cents in postage for our book on Colorado. It is a beautiful work, of literary excellence and profusely illustrated. P. S. EUSTIS, General Passenger Agent, C. B. Q. R. R., Chicago, 111. ' I TUDEKTS : When wanting anything found in a first- class Livery Stable, call on Wallie .Robinson. Twenty head of high-class horses, fit for long or short drives. A few matched pairs that are hard to equal. Lady drivers a specialty. A handy three- seat wagon for picnic parties. Rubber tire buggies, carriages, traps, and open drivine wagons. Two rubber-tirf d Landaus for wed- ding, party or theater calls. The above are not second hand goods, but all new and up- to-date. WALLIE ROBIKSOW, Proprietor. East Side Noi-th Main Sti-eet — Half Bluok I ' r im llie Sqiuii-t! — Mjiimoulh, lliiiijis. 181 HARDIN.MfCOYSeOi GOOD SHOES Prices Right Special Attention Paid to Student ' s Trade. ggKSdshoes. East Side Square. Short Order Restaurant ?: f JO LOM(gH REMODELED— ENLARGED— Everything- New and Always Open. 104- Market Place. M, iredlffl®. Reliable Goods. Popular Prices. ier Falley MOXMOUTKS MODERN SHOP Good morning I Have you seen the H F. Glove, the best for the monev y galore — the Red and White, and the proper shades. ll: 9( m Dry Goods Carpets Ready-Made Suits Furs Honest Goods Largest Stock Lowest Prices imc .tt . [ ' V5 - i-p ' ' ajjDj;. Under the Postoffice Block. Work Guaranteed Satisfactory- Call and See Us. SAM L SMITH, Pkoprietor. 218 South Main Street. Monmouth, 111. TDne Headquarters for Staple and Fancy Groceries Fruits and Vegetables Special Rates to Clubs 5U South Third Street. Telephone 1401. BrenTit PROPKIETOR. F. L. CAMPBELL, MANAGER. LLOCK The Students ' Confectioner and Caterer Fresh Fruits and Candies- Ice Cream and Oysters — Trv Our Soda Fountain — 107 East Broadway hf ' f ' ' - ' ' ' ■•,f ' Story Gets Wet at the 6oph. Social. THE MORNING CUP OF COFFEE! How the delicio brown nectar whets our appetite I There is lots good, coffee in the world and you can get it every ti if you go to the right place. Chase Sanborn ' s is always nwti. US of ne 202 EAST BROADWAY. )TT H A. A. KROXACHIiR. is headquarters for novelties of all descriptions, A new line of Fancy Hosier. , the latest importation, at 2oc, 35g and 50c per pair. Our Spring Suits include gar- ments of all descriptions, from the cheapest to the best. B raadway and First St THE MODEL CLOTHING CO. WEBSTER ' S JE A Dictionary of ENGLISH, Biography, Geography, Fiction, etc. What Itetter investment can be made than In a enp.v of the International? In this royal ia; ' to ' .oliime the professional and tho business tlic artisan, the teacher, the student, and evcr.v faiuili- tl.id a mine of information, and find it ai ' ranyed in a Liin- riiicat firm for hand, eye, and mind. Cha5. W. Eliot, LL.D.. frest of Harvard University, says; It i 3 .a woa2t ' rfuI!.v compact storehouse of accurate information. The International Should be in Every Household. It i3 standard authority of the United States Supreme (. ' ourt, the Government Printing Office, and the E::ocuti- o departments generally, and is more widely iiEOd than any other dictionary in the T orld. jUso Webster ' s Collegiate Dictionary with a Scottish Glossary, etc. Fifotcla.si in quality, second class in size. ' ' — Nicholas Murray Butler. Specimen jxt cs, etc., of linth honks sent n:i application. || G. C. MERRIAM CO., Publishers, HJX ' Cs ' Springfield, Mass. feS Mi INTERNATIONAIi DICTIONARY 185 r r s «|i ■ . . ' .FO ' R ■ -;■ ' ■■; ,. „ IfCOLLEGE ANNIIAI; HLLUMMTIONi INNER ENGRAVING CO. CHICAGO. or How to Buy Shoes. §.HOES THAT HAVE EASE, comfort and wear can be found in our stock at any time. A great variety of school shoes from $1.50 to $5.00, containing every tiling that is necessary to make a shoe wear. Students trade receive special inducements. A fair trial is all we ask. SHOE COMPANY MONMOUTH, ILL. koodNalioniaoli Capital and Undivided Profits : $175,000 MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS, OFFICERS: Fred E. Hardin. -. President. •T. R. Wc ' bster, Vice-President. F. W. Harding, Cashier. H. B.Webster, Ass ' t Cash. E. C. Hardui. Teller. DIRECTORS : Fred E. Harding. .1. K. Webster. H. H. Pattee. ,Tohn S. Brown. D. S. Hardin. C D. Hardin. C. P. Avenell. 186 ET YOIR Suits Made to Order at W. H. Irwin ' s. West Side Square. jVe fits the person and suits the purse PIONEER MARKET. OBLER SON Wholesale and Retail Dealers in FfeshiiiSaltials Sausages, Hams, Lard, Dried Beef, Etc. 104 South Main St Monmouth, Illinois. t@° Students supplied on reasonable terms. Fresh Cut Flowers i Always on Hand. Designs for Funerals Made a Specialty. Palms and Ferns for Decorating. THOMAS HEWITT. Store on East Broadway. ' Phone 8S— House 89. Wr;il CYCLE AND TT EIR GUiN COMPANY. Bicycle Repair Shop. 108 West First Ave. Monmouth, Illinois. Carry-All Line To and From All Trains. Geo. R.Peterson, Prop. Passengers, 10c — Bag-gap-e. 10c. Leave Orders at PiUsbury Sawyer ' s. ilonmouth, 111. BLaeKBURN TURNBULL UNDERTAKERS EMBALMERS AND LIVERY D. TLRNBIILL holds a certificate from the State Board of Health as an Undertaker and Embalmer, which is necessary now to properly prepare bodies for shipment on railway trains. Black and White Funeral Cars. Heavy and Light Livery, Etc. Everv- thing first ' class. Telephone No. 19. 316-322 South Main Street, Monmouth, III. OF Capital and Surplus $310,000 OFFICERS : W. H. Frantz, President. G. S. Tubbs, Vioe-Pres. W. C. Tubbs, Cashier. James French, Ass ' t Cash. G. S. Tubbs. Ivory Quinby. Geo. E. Miller. W. C. Tubbs. O. S. French. DIRECTORS .- W. K. Stewart. H. L. .Jewell. Wm. Firoved. W. Harrison Frantz- Robert Porter. E. C. Linn. l ° Patronage of students specially soli- cited. Will cash your drafts and receive your deposits, however small. The College Grocery Our sales during our first year prove that the people appreciate our Up-to-Date Gro- cery in the East Side. How did we ever get along without if? is the query of everyone. Second Door South of College. 18S S.R. HAMILTON, The Original East Side Grocer Everything in the Grocery Line. Telephone 1201. P EOPLES NATIONAL BANK. Capital, $75,000.00. Surplus and Profits, $47,000.00, OFFICERS: Wm. S. Weir, Pres. Geo. E. Armsby, V. Pres. H. B. Smith, Cash. E. D. Brady, Ass ' t Cash. also our line of Stationery and Job Printing. We -will send yau the M ' arrcii County Demoi-rat for Sr. 00 per year. We will send you the Caselte or Sj o, per year WARREN COUNTY PUBLISHING COMPANY. LEW E. W.-iLL-iCE. .Manager. iiitedPfesbftefian Mutual befit llssociatioo A Fra ' ernal life Insurance Asso iation for United Presbyterians Only. CANDY KTCHEN is headquarters for mm AND ICE CREAM 60 Public Square, Monmouth, 111. I. M. KiSKPATRICK. J. E. Alexander. Kirkpatrick Alexander, Attorneys-at-Law. Monmouth, 111. C. A. McLau§:lilin, Attorney-at-Law. Madden Block— Oyer Parlor Grocery. Br, A. G. Patton. Pliysician anl Surgeon. OMoe Hours— 10 to 11 am. 1 to 3 and 7 to 8 pm. Office- Patton Block. Residence— 218 South A Street. Office Telephone— 1191. Kssidenoe Telephone — 1492. DCnim E. C. Linn, M. D , Physician and Surgeon. Office Hours — 10 to 12 am. 2 to 4 pm., 7 to 8 pm. Office Rooms — 4 and 5 National Bank of Monmouth Building. Residence — 803 East Broadway. Telephone 52. Dr. R.W.Hood, DENTIST. Suite 6, Quinby Block. Telephone 1192. Monmouth, 111. E. I. Dains Son, REAL ESTATE. Bargains in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska farms. City property for sale or rent. Office— Y. M. C. A. Building-. ;dllhaim PIANOS AND 0RGAH3 OH EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS. Pianos and Organs to Rent — Washburn Guitars, jNIandolins and Banios — Latest Sheet Music Alwavs on Hand. MBWLl Y. M. C. A, Building, Monmouth, Illinois. 190 IOWA CENTRAL Jf Jf Jf Jf Jf Jfm Jjf- vJV y]V Jiv JJs« J]V v]V J] The Short Line To Des Moines, Omaha, Kansas City, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Northwest. IOWA CENTRAL— VIA PE©Rm ILLINOIS Elegant Trains Every Day in the Year Connections in Union Depot for rates, folders, time or information, call on any coupon ticket agent or address: GEO. S. BEATTY, Gen. Pass, and Ticket Agent, MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA. ©LD STUDEHTS for the past thirty or more years will remember McQUISTON ' S BOOK STORE and in the above cuts will recognize the faces cf Mac and Joe. South Side of Square. Chicago Papers, Magazines, Stationery, Pens and Pencils. Cigars, Tobacco Pipes and Smoking Articles. ODFF m. ' E M ' . SD(SHIR§THM1D) 228 South Main Street, Monmouth. 111. Telephone 1502. .TOOENT; nws Under Second National Bank R.W. Hood, D. D. S., DEMIST. Suite 6--Qumbj ' Block. Telephone 1192. Monmouth, 111. J. H. Hanna, Notary Public, Justice of Peace, Whole attention turned to collections. No side issues — Give me a chance. 58 Public Square. JACOB J.GAYER - 17 South First Street, Monmouth, Illinois I GERS Flour — Feed — Seeds — Lirae — Cement — Ag-rioultural Imple- ments — Garden Tools — Waa ' ons — Etc— - 66 West Side Square. ' Phone 13. 11 Furnishes the Coal for IVlonmouth College, PURE ICE ANY TIME ' AUNDRY City Steam |AUj =5e: Ts- ' THE ONLY STEAM LAUNDRY IN TOWN. Special Rates to Students. Goods called for and delivered. JoFoSEHKLEI Telephone No. 58. 224 South Main St. B e nm r and Stein-Bloch and Kuppenheimer Clothing. DE S(SlhD(D)§§ ( € East Side Square and Market Piece. YOU ARE KEXT--Little Waitinr--Four Chairs at TQiie StodeiiiKls ¥( pmMr Barter For a stylish hair cut or comfortable shave, go to the best shop in the city. SOUTH SIDE SQUARE. .T© PEODT m: Made in 6 Sizes. 1 PJnt 1 Quart 2 Quarts 4 Quarts 8 Quarts 16 Quarts JVE R POTTERY CO., MONMOUTH, ILL., Sole Manufacturers. f m i i Co. L6rr)ber Goal S Wood Come and See Us. SOUTH MAIH STREET Telephone 56. .CV Ui FJaFdwaFE ai d IrT pkmei t Gompai y 200 South Main St. Telephone 36. Hardware Bicycles Cutlery Stoves Tinware Etc Strong F acuity - Fine Biiildins;s — Good Laboratories- Splendid Libraries — ii .Tl Eigl.t Courses of Study Leading to the Degree of A. B. GROUP SYSTEM OF ELECTIVI- S. Four Strong and Well Equipped Literary Societies — Fine Athletic Park and Tennis Cojirts- NEW AND CO IM ODIOUS :¥MKHSn A THOROUGHLY CHRISTIAN INSTITUTION— Daily Clrapel Exercises. Chris tian Union meets on Monday evenings. Monmouth is an ideal city for students. It afl ' ords all the conveniences of larger places and is free from the evils of large cities. THERE ARE HO SALOOHS Monmouth College Will Develop Your Son or Your Daicghter INTELLECTUALLY, SPLRITUALLY, SOCL-iLLY, PHYSICALLY, WRITE FOR INFORMATION TO PRESIDENT S. R. LYONS, MONMOUTH, ILL. Upto-Date Suits, Overcoats, Sweaters, Hats, Caps, Shirts, Collars, Neckwear, Canes, Dressing Cases and Trunks. .LOTMn: loO-ioS South Main Street, Monmouth, Illinois. V- - .Z - y O.M.DAYMUDE, DENTIST GAS ADMINISTERED. Office over Hardin, McCoy Co. Shoe Store Second National Bank Building. THEWELSBACH 198 (70 LlI DC g Q_ CO O ) N - CD H W I-:] M CH W o ffi S £-• k:| Pi iJ CD C - 5 -S CO o E=l ro M o C) W f; O S w o M W Q .„ o u H W ' J-. rn o (.5 M cq S -a 1 Q H K ID Q : o o m O LjJ