Monmouth College - Ravelings Yearbook (Monmouth, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 228 of the 1904 volume:

TO PROFESSOR J. N. SWAN OP THE CHAIR OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE WE MOST SINCERELY INSCRIBE THIS VOLUME AS AN EXPRESSION OF OUR DEEP REGARD FOR A MAN OF KNOWN WORTH. A FAITHFUL TEACHER, AND A STEADFAST, GENEROUS FRIEND. tTbe 1Rav clin 6 publisbeo bp TLhe Junior Class of 10 4 fifeonmoutb College, IDonmontb, flllinois. Dol. XI. College H?ear 1902=03. ITntrobuction. Greetings to Ji?ou from tbe Class of 1Rineteen=tour: In placing this Annual before you, we offer no apologies. If you are pleased, so are we. If you are not, we cannot help it. We were not insph ed in our effort. We have, however, endeavored faithfully to reproduce the past year in college history, and to furnish you a souvenir as attractive as possible of your life in Nineteen-two and Nineteen-three. IRavclings 36oar . EDITORS IN CHIEF. Russell M. Story. James Peacock. associates, ege . . . Thomas C. McCracken f Clara Pratt I Bess Gowdy I Janette Tinker [ Edward Swan Alumni ..... Etta Jones Social ...... Lora Sykes Athletics ..... Carl Paull Chronology- Literary Miscellaneous I Pauline Collins j Nelson Hall Lillian Holgate Roy White business managers. Wallace Barnes. Maurice Rees. Timothy Campbell. RAVELIXGS HOARD. 5 r. J. JB. ADcfllMcbaeL BORN 1833. Graduated Westminster 1859; Xenia Theo- logical Seminary 1862. Pastor Sugar Creek con- gregation 1862-1878. Professor in Xenia Seminary 1873-1878. President Monmouth College 1878-1897. Pastor Sugar Creek congregation 1897-1902. 11 n flDemoriam. Weep not for him, nay rather weep For those behind. The shadows creep Across our hearts: our spirits feel The sadness words but half reveal. No longer smiles for us the day, For one we loved has gone away. Weep not for him, his mighty heart Hath played right well its noble part. His labors tireless as the sea, His love was like eternity: His soul was ever brave and kind, Alive to good, to error blind. Weep not for him, for bitter tears Stay not the flight of passing years; But rather follow in the way He walked, to lands of endless day; For thoug-h his sight is lost to men, Our eyes may greet him there again. —Nelson Hall. ©ur iRcw iprestfcent, Dr. T. H McMiohael is the eldest son of Dr. J. B. McMichael, one of Monmouth ' s former presidents. He graduated from Monmouth in 1886. Until called to his new labor he has been the successful pastor of the First United Presbyterian congregation in Cleveland, Ohio. As he enters upon the presidency of Monmouth College, we are happy to greet him and to wish him all success. May his administration be long and prosperous, his work enduring, and his life a blessing. DR. T. H. McMICHAEL. 1856 flDonmoutb College 1903 J| ON MOUTH COLLEGE is loved by all who have come under her instruction, esteemed by those who f II y have known her influence, and honored by those who tread the pathway of life with her alumni. Many struggles have come to her in her history, but she stands the stronger today, better able to enlarge her borders and increase her ability to aid humanity. The beginnings of Monmouth College were modest, and modesty has ever characterized her as an institution. In 1856 she was established by the Illinois Synod of the United Presbyterian Church, since which tim e she has continued to make progress until now she stands foremost in the rank of educational institutions of our church. The untiring efforts of her faithful presidents have done much to make the institution what she is. Well has some one said of Dr. David A. Wallace, her first president, Seldom does any enterprise of the kind so completely absorb the whole man as Monmouth College — as a school of Christ, for that was his ideal of it — absorbed him. Body and mind; time talent, and culture: labor and purse — the one abundant and the other lean — and above all, heart, were all in- vested in Monmouth College The success of the second president, Dr. J. B. McMichael, was just as marked and today all eyes are turned towards him who has been called to follow in the footsteps of his father, and to lead his Alma Mater on to greater achievements. The brief presidency of Dr. S. R. Lyons opened the door to wider influence and to a greater Monmouth College. Monmouth College has always stood for Christianity. She has been managed by Christian men and women, whose influence has touched the lives of the many students who have received instruction at their hands. Stability and thoroughness have characterized her class-room work until she can challenge comparison with any of her sister colleges. The standard of excellence in the College is high, as a result of which her work is recognized by other institutions. Never were the prospects for success greater that at present. Every instructor, every student, every alumnus, every friend of the College expects to uphold the hands of our new president, Dr T. H. McMichael. All feel that a new future is dawn- ing, in which Monmouth College will become even a more noble center of influence for God and humanity. Jfacult? anfc flnstructors. Thomas Hanna McMichael, President, East Broadway. A. B., Monmouth College, 1886; A. M., ibid, 1889: B. D., Xenia Theological Seminary, 1890; D. D., Westminster College, 1903. Russell Graham and John Nesbit Swan, Committee of Administration, 1902-03. Russell Graham, Vice President and Professor of Social Science, 513 North Ninth Street. A. B., Monmouth College, 1870; A. M., ibid, 1873: B. D., Xenia Theological Seminary, 1873; D. D., Westminster College, 1893. John Henry McMillan, Professor of Latin, 815 East Broadway. A. B., Indiana State University, 1874; A. M., ibid, 1877: Graduate Student University of Chicago, 1894: Litt. D., Western University of Penn- sylvania, 1897. John Nesbit Swan, Pressly Professor of Chemistry and Physics, 427 North Third Street. A. B., Westminster College, 1886: A. M., ibid, 1889; Graduate Student Johns Hopkins, 1888-89, 1891-93; Ph. D , ibid, 1893, Clementine Calvin, Professor of Elocution and Oratory, 736 East Broadway. A. B., Allegheny Col- lege, 1882; A. M., ibid, 1885: Graduate Student in Elocution, Boston University, 1883. Edward Singan Bowlus, Professor of Biology, 127 South Sixth Street. A. B., Johns Hopkins Uni- versity, 1897; Graduate Student Johns Hopkins, 1897. Alice Winbigler, Professor of Mathematics and Astronomy, 808 East Second Avenue. B. S , Mon- mouth College, 1877; A. M. ibid, 1894. Grace Helen Woodburn, Assistant Professor of Latin, 815 East Broadway. A. B., Indiana State University, 1885: A. M., ibid, 1894; Graduate Student University of Chicago, 1894-95. Florabel Patterson, Law Professor of History, 915 East Second Avenue. A. M., Penn College, 1896; Student in History Michigan University, 1891-92. Luther Emerson Robinson, Professor of English, 1032 East Boston Avenue. A. B. Drury College, 1894; A. M. ibid, 1897; Graduate Student University of Chicago, 1900. Thomas Beveridge Glass, Professor of Greek, 715 East Archer Avenue. A. B., Monmouth College, 1892; Graduate Student University of Chicago, 1895-97 and 1898-1900. Fred Cole Hicks, Professor of German and French, 127 South Sixth Street. Ph. B., Cornell College, 1896; Graduate Student German and French, Johns Hopkins University, 1898-1901; University Scholar, 1900; Fellow in German, 1900-01; Ph. D. ibid, 1901. Jean Shaw Wilson, Assistant in English, 925 East Broadway. A. B., Smith College, 1901. Clyde K. Warne, Physical Director, 912 East Second Avenue. B. S., Upper Iowa University, 1899; Physical Culture, Winona Summer School, 1898. Thomas Cooke McCracken, Assistant in Mathematics, 310 South Eighth Street. T. Merrill Austin, Director of the Musical ( onservatory, East Broadway. A. B., Thiel College, 1882; A. M., ibid, 1888: graduate of New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, 1887; finishing courses under Ferd. Sieber and Heinrich Ehrlich, Berlin, Germany, 1890-91. Alice B. Hobart, Teacher of Violin and Piano, East Broadway. Oberlin Conservatory of Music. Louis Versel, Teacher of Piano and Harmony, 229 South Fifth Street. Graduated with high honors from Dr. Hoch ' s Conservatory, Germany, 1886: studied in Frankfurt, Geneva, Paris, and Bale. Among his teachers were Dr. Anton Urspruch, Goachins Raff, Bernhard Scholz, Leschetezky, and other celebrated mu- sicians. Katharine Hanna, Teacher of Instrumental Music, West Broadway. Knox Conservatory, 1901. JWilliam J. Matthews, Laboratory Assistant in Biology. Maurice Rees, Laboratory Assistant in Biology. Thomas Edward Swan, Laboratory Assistant in Chemistry and Physics. tResigned at close of Fall Term. Elected to succeed Mr. Matthev W. J. BUCHANAN. J. H. MCMILLAN. MISS WINBIULEK. MISS WOODBUBN. L. E. ROBINSON. MISS WILSON. PR ' JF. HICKS PROF. MCCRACKEN. CLASS PLAY THE RIVALS, 1902 Conservatory of flIMisic. T. MERRILL AUSTIN. iMl ONMOUTH College Conservatory is the most f I I J prosperous and promising department of the institution. In the past few years great strides have been made in broadening and widening its scope of work. Under the efficient management of Pro- fessor T. Merrill Austin, and since the initiation of a liberal policy by those in authority, the Conservatory has grown from a weak and struggling to a strong, at- tractive and widely known department. Its courses embrace instruction in Pipe Organ, Piano, Voice, Vio- lin, and Harmony, together with lectures on Musical History. During the past year a recital has been given by the pupils every other Thursday evening ' , and also a term recital at the close of each term. The Conservatory Fac- ulty have also given two fine recitals, much to the delight and enjoyment of the music loving public. The equipment of the department has been much extended by the purchase of new pianos and the gift of a fine Pipe Organ. This latter was presented by the Misses Davidson, and is one of which Monmouth Col- lege may justly be proud. Professor Austin, instructor in Pipe Organ and Voice, is a man of great ability, and is well known in musical circles throughout the country. His work in Monmouth has been an unqualified success. For two years he has been director of the Monmouth College Choral Society. This spring, under his supervision, the great May Festival was planned and arranged for. A greater musical attraction than this has never appeared in the middle west, and Mr. Austin ' s efforts deserve the highest commendation and praise. Miss Hanna, Instructo r in Piano, is a graduate of the Knox Conservatory. Her talents are too well known to need further comment. During the two years she has been connected with the Musical Department, she has won unstinted praise as a teacher. In securing Mrs. Hobart as teacher of Violin, the College was very fortunate. She is a competent instructor and an ag- gressive worker. Under her direction a College Orchestra has been organized and conducted with great success. Professor Versel is a pianist of wide repute and varied ex- perience. Although just engaged last fall, yet in the brief space of time he has been in Monmouth, he has won the admiration and regard of all lovers of music. The Conservatory Faculty has been greatly strengthened bv him, and through him a more ad- vanced course of instruction has been made possible. In the near future we may look for a Conservatory equal in size and possibilities to any in Western Illinois. Its standard is the highest, and with broader opportunities will come a larger field of usefulness. MISS KATHARINE HANNA. louis versel MRS. HOBART. 1Rew gear ' s Greeting to tbe 3untors H fIDinute of (Time. COLD AND CLEAR it was on the morning of January 1, and the Jester, who had drawn his overcoat over his motley, bent himself against the blast that played with jingling bells in his cap, and made his way to the lairs of those who sell diaries and calendars. His usually careless brow was furrowed with rather serious reflections for he had found a flaw in the welding of one of his best and strongest Good Resolu- tions, young as the day was, and he was wondering what would become of the other nine by the time the sun went down. He paused before the oldest House in the world, the old established, ever reliable monopoly of Time, and read the familiar sign more than once before he entered the establishment. Retail dealer in Seconds, Minutes and Hours; sole manufacturer of Years and Centuries; all the months furnished in Season; Seed-time looked after and Harvest supplied by reliable Dates; Rains supplied for all occasions; liberal reductions to Sunday-Schools and Temperance picnics; Cold Storage for yesterdays; Birth- days furnished; Teeth extracted while you wait; Wrinkles furnished to order; Step in and examine our assort- ment of Bald Heads before looking elsewhere: Eyes of all shades, fitted to any grade of spectacles; Anniversa- ries to order: Only House open all night and Sundays, all tbe year round; all sales cash or long credit on gilt edge collateral: a salesman to every customer; nobody has to wait; you ' re next; Sole proprietors of the right to manufacture Calendars for the Solar System. This seemed to be about the place the Jester was looking for. He entered and said to the Venerable Figure standing behind the counter carefully adjusting the guags on a tiny hour-glass that had evidently been made for some happy child to play with a few days — A Happy New Year! Time nodded merrily, and the Jester went on: I am thinking about turning over a new leaf this year. Time laughed till the fragile little hour-glass shook in the strong, old hands. Are you, indeed, my son? he said, I knew that; small need for you to come here with that infor- mation. I know more than that — I know you are going to turn over a New Leaf whether you are thinking about it or not. I can tell you more than that,- too; the New Leaf is going to be turned over for you anyhow, without the slightest regard to your intentions, wishes, or will: that is a thing we will settle for you right here, my son, with troubling you in any manner concerning the transaction. You have come to the right shop: we will turn new pages for you every day this year, whether you will or no; what you write upon them is your own concern. Here is your Diary for 1903 — write a good record in it and God bless you— and now run along, other customers are crowding in, and there is no loafing allowed about this place. But the Jester passed out slowly and listened to the busy old Chronologer, as he welcomed and sped the coming and going customers who thronged the establishment and kept the Hours and Minutes and other attendants moving all the time to attend to the wants of humanity. A young man elbowed past the Jester, and as he spoke to the Maker of Calendars the Old Man called out: Here, Mr. Twenty-one! Have this young gentleman ' s birthday ready at once — stick half-a-dozen more hairs in his upper lip, eyebrow size — there you are, sir: call again in a few years and have your voice deepened Just at this instant the gray eyes of the old Maker of Calendars fell upon the loitering Jester, and he shouted: What in the name of all the centuries are you loitering around here for? Quick, Mr. Indiansummer, bring your scalping knife and the Frostsprayer! One of you Birthdays hand me a pair of spectacles and a cane — I ' ll fix this fellow out till he looks older than his youngest joke! But the terrified Jester, skipping nimbly down the crowded street, heard the terrible voice calling after him: Move on! And then, changing the key to be heard all around the world, the old Chronologer shouted: All out for Nineteen Hundred and Two! Everybody change! All aboard for Nineteen Hundred and Three! — Robert J. Burdette. 1903. Motto: Push. History. As Freshmen Young ' , but promising. As Sophomores The terror of the Freshmen. As Juniors Guardians of College prop- erty. As Seniors Dignified, the envy and wonder of all. Flower: Tiger. Lily. Emblems. Colors: Orange and Black. Characteristics. Classroom Intellectual. Social Life Debonair. Athletics Invincible. Scraps Intrepid. To the Faculty Courteous. By these emblems ye shall know us. Yell: Ki Yi, Ki Yi, Ki Yipi, Ki Ee, Monmouth College, 1903. Seniors, 1903. William J. Matthews— William Jennings is a dapper little fellow, but with a heart well de- veloped. He has been living ' on Pratt ' s Food. Indeed the experiment has agreed so well with him, that he informed us he intends to continue its use. He begged us not to publish his age. He has an enviable record on the platform. Jean Brown— In all respects Jean has proved herself a worthy student. She has repre- sented Aletheorian on Open Meeting, and has been an active worker in Y. W. C. A. Jean is a very shy and bashful girl. James S. Pinkerton— Jim is a fellow with the best oiled disposition you ever dreamed of. How he ever managed to secure credits from the Faculty and keep his temper is a puzzle. No one else has ever done it. He is a general favorite with all the ladies, but we have noticed he don ' t tell them his age. Ruth E. Stevenson— Ruthie is one of those nice little girls. In answer to the query, What do you intend to do after graduation ' ? she demurely replied, I have not yet had a chance to decide. Here is certainly a golden opportunity for some aspiring young man. Ruth was Queen of May this year. Charles S. Bell, — Chronic is one of the patriarchs in college life. His career in Mon- mouth would have been a brilliant one if he had ever gotten over feeling bad. He has been a prominent member of Philo Society, and has won athletic honors on both the diamond and the gridiron. Eusebius H. Collins — Sebe the unsquelchable has lived a checkered career. He was well brought up, graduated from the Chicago High Schools, rivals Paderewski as a pianist, and will no doubt make his mark in the world. He is to be sporting and musical editor of the Christian Instructor. Josephine Culbektson— Jo is a meek and modest little lass, who never speaks till she ' s spoken to, and then sometimes not. She assured us that her hopes were brighter than ap- pearances would warrant. We feel sure that he will not prove a disappointment. Miss Culbertson is a member of the A. B. L. Society, and the Zeta Epsilon Chi Sorority. Hugh Martin— The Humble Christian is quite a sport. How the College will be run without him is a question now under consideration by the Senate. We can recom- mend him to anyone wishing to engage a librarian. He has had two years ' exper- ience as librarian of Eccritean Society, and has performed his arduous duties with great credit. He is a special favorite with all Dames, and the feeling is mutual. Warren Brownlee— Ching specially requested us to announce that he hails from Little York. His claim to prominence rests on earnest endeavor alongosocial, literary, and physical lines, and from his wide experience from being ' four years a steady. Mabel Robb— Mabel has acquired quite a reputation this year along the line of ■ swiping fruit but we feel sure there must be some mistake about the rumor. She has been very active in the Y. W. C. A. work, and has been president of the Association during the past year. Fulton Ferguson— Buttinsky has had many varied experiences, and everything being considered has been fairly successful. Is a fair dancer, swell guy, and general ladies favorite. Has been a faithful member of the foot ball squad, and is one of Eccritean ' s most faithful and efficient workers. Will .represent her as essayist. CARLYLE KEDZIE McMURDY— Can we say anything new? Sport, saint, student, athlete compose his anatomy. He has shone in the literary, been victimized in the social, and glorified in the athletic. He is Eecritean ' s contest declaimer. Sara Elizabeth Hopping— Has spent but one year in Monmouth, the early part of her course being taken in Cedarville College. Her graduation will be a great loss to the college for she has been of considerable weight in social and athletic circles. Guy Clifford Lafferty— Foxy Grandpa entered Monmouth in 1896. He lived a solitary life until this year, when he blossomed out like a rose, and has certainly been going some. After graduation he expects to visit awhile in Ohio, and later to take a tour of the world. Frank Hoyman— We will first tell you about Frank ' s good points. A hard student, prom- inent in literary work, half-back in football, and High Mogul at the Preston Club. But Frank is very susceptible, and although we wish him every success, yet we understand he has not been watching the moon very much lately. Wm. Robert Lytle — Bobby is notorious for his social abilities. He is considerable of a heart-breaker. Has played half-back on the football team and is Philo ' s leading debater. Hayes B. Crothers— ' Carey is one of the ancient land marks. Many volumes could not give one an adequate conception of his spectacular career. Never before has the world produced his equal in the art of beiDg constitutionally dissatisfied with existing con ditions. His future is vitally connected with the growth of the iron industry. Ferdinand Luther — Ferd is really a hard character to write about. We hate to mention any- thing detrimental to his name and fame. For several years he has ably assisted the Faculty in the work of bleeding ' ' the new students. He was chosen Philo essayist this year, but was unable to accept. Eunice Edna Foster — Is one of our most deserving students. Her Main Steady has made serious demands upon her time, but she has always proven worthy in the less im- portant duties. Her loss will be especially noticeable among the ranks of the Kappas and A. B. L. Henry Ross Hume— Convict Hume has labored under great disadvantages whilein College. His past record has been a continual hindrance, and he has occasionally lapsed in- to his former habits. We bespeak a friendly work and a helping hand for him as he enters upon life ' s duties. Has been president of the Y. M. C. A. this year and is a member of the Eccritean contest team. We all are the better for having known him. John P. Nichol— Johnny is a mighty man of valor. You don ' t know what you ' ve missed if you don ' t know Johnny. He especially enjoys petting the girls. He was on exhibi- tion at the Paris Exposition. He doubtless will distinguish himself. Will M. Clarke — Bill is a Monmouth boy. He graduated from the High School here, and then entered upon his college course. He has often graced Eccritean ' s platform, has captained a speedy basket ball team, made his record in track work, and now has determined to enter the Seminary. ' He seldom stays later than 10 p. m. (?) James S. aIcCracken— Jimmie was in an exceptionally amiable mood when approached by our representative. A star will certainly fall from the heavens when Jimmie leaves us. Augustana also plays football. In his studies he is a consistent diligent plugger. Isabella Rankin Irwin— Belle was almost missed by our reporter, who claimed he had never heard of her. This mistake was finally rectified. As usual she had not much to say. But Belle is really a bright girl. Prominent along literary lines, she excels in short stories of a sentimental nature. Her charming countenance will be missed on en- rollment day and that benign and gentle influence she has so long exerted over our green material will be no more. Wis As Owls. umi JUNIOR CLASS. 3unior9, 1904. HE ANNUAL certainly would not be L | complete without the history of its makers. Thus we would take up our pen to tell somewhat of the glorious deeds of 1904. We will tell no fairy tales, but will try in some slight measure to do justice to the facts in her history. She has faithfully upheld all college traditions, incidentally made a few new ones, and has left enduring marks on the pages of College history, as well as on the Auditorium. Our thoughts wander back to the night when we first clashed with ' 03 and placed on the College chapel that beautiful emblem which is still to be seen. The large crowd of spectators gazed in awe as that masterpiece of art was being executed. ' 03 rushed upon us vainly, and, wearied and tired, left us in peace. All the day following we held the fort, allowing no one to molest the blue and gold of ' 04. Again we think of the season of Febru- ary, 1901. Our Freshman Banquet! Ah! those who were there will never forget it. The beauty and elegance, the grace and charm presented that evening beggars des- cription. Then with a toss of care aside, with the soft and tempting strains of music in our ears, all hasted to the playing- of drop the handkerchief, etc The event was unmarred, our success was complete. ' 03 was humbled, ' 04 was exalted. It was mere accident that these two classes met at the time of the celebrated and justly renowned Riots. We both had a little back work at college to make up and curiously chose the same night for doing it. We need not dwell on the actions and reactions of the next few days. They are matters of history. The fame of ' 0-1 was heralded throughout the College world. But did you ever notice to what great pains ' 03ites will go to show they were not defeated by the Freshmen of 1904? How almost pitiable is their cry, We are the guardians of Our Cupola, you fellows had better keep out, when the few minutes they ever attempted guarding it, they were driven into it by the lads of ' 04, and were in mortal terror at the sight of the forces o ' 04. Their only salvation was the appearance (timely enough for them) of the county sheriff and the subsequent arrest of the brave lads in 1904. It was aptly said by an outsider after affairs had cooled down a little, Well fellows, that was the hottest time this old College has ever seen, but it might have been hotter for those Sophs ( ' 03). In our Sophomore year what we didn ' t do wasn ' t worth doing. We won the scraps with ' 05, spoiled the Banquet for ' 05, and captured the leaders of ' 05. Perhaps some strayed during those trying times, perhaps some were led astray. We know that some left school, and that some were fired. Although at the roll call there is now no answer to many names, and the Old Guard of ' 04, with its system of warning, recognition and general plans of campaign is somewhat depleted in numbers, yet when it is up to the Juniors, you will invariably feel there will be something doing and that ' 04 will make good. We will not dwell on the routine affairs of College and Class life, such as socials, athletics, picnics, receptions, studies, etc., for in such things we are never surpassed. We are acting well our little part in the drama of College life and we feel the better for having acted. We would change Mark Anthony ' s saying and have it read ' ' The good men do lives after them, the evil is oft interred with their bones. ' ' So let it be with the Junior Class of ' 04. Junior Yell — Chin-y, chin-y, hot licks, yoko-homo chop sticks, Colors. Sop-y-kow-y, chop-y suey, nega, sega, chase! Blue and Gold. Hop long roar! Juniors, Juniors! 1904!! Sopbomores, 1903 f NCE MORE the wheel of time turns round and another Sophomore class in Monmouth College greets the WA world. This time it is the class of 1905. No class has ever entered the portals of Monmouth College with higher hopes and brighter prospects. What is more, as we pause halfway on our course and look oack, we behold many of our hopes realized and our fondest dreams turned into matters of history. We en- tered school a strong class, abounding in sturdy boys and pretty girls. At the same time we observed the decorum which it is thought necessary by those in authority, Faculty and otherwise, to impose upon incoming classes. The high worth of our raw material became apparent after we had our first social and after the class of ' 04 had tried their hand at the same business. On the latter memorable evening there was certainly a gentle hum in the atmosphere for a couple of hours, and for the first time we received the much coveted looks of ap- proval from the upper classmen. From then on till the twenty-second of February we held our own in college circles. On the evening of the twenty-first, occurred several little fracases, which resulted in a court room scene the next morning. On this occasion the renowned Pringle and old war horse McClanahan were the heroes. At noon the famous Bridenthal scrap was pulled off, during which various fancy stunts were executed, among them being Bryson ' s Dash for Safety and Whannel ' s Slide for Life. Although three of our gallant boys were captured and sent to rear, yet all succeeded in getting to the banquet in time for the feast. Never be- fore nor since has there occurred such a memorable celebration in honor of the Father of Our Country. Our next appearance was at a social planned and executed by the glorious girls of ' 05, and held at the home of Miss Alfa White. Thanks to the girls, we had a gala time. The second year of our college pilgrimage opened even more auspiciously than did the first, in spite of the fact that a few of our fair ones had entered the ranks of the pedagogues, and several of our boys were with us no more. As of yore we have made history in the social realm. Two socials and a straw ride have added to our pleasures. One of the great events of the Fall term was the color rush between ' 05 and ' 00. This was a battle royal. Although out numbered we certainly did show the Freshies a touch of high life. Our Crowning Mercy, to use the words of the great Cromwell, was this year ' s Freshman Banquet, in which, in our anxiety to make the thing a go, we so ably assisted. Our efforts were highly successful. Without us it could not have been even a partial success. The Freshies had forgotten to provide the perfumery some of the boys had overlooked the matter of conveyances, some were too broke to make the customary pil- grimage prior to the event, and one poor lad was too green to go without a little drying out. In every case we were on hand prepared to assist in all needful ways, and no doubt much of the pleasure (?) of the evening was due to our efforts. Before we close it may be of interest to some Freshies to know who took their flag from the Audi- torium rafters. This daring feat was nobly done by two of the shining lights in our ranks and thereby another trophy was added to the laurels of 1905. With this our history again lapses into the faithful performance of our daily duties. We can only ask that you will take our past as a modest sample of what we shall be, when, though still the Class of 1905, we shall be Juniors SOPIK )MORE CLASS. jfreebmen, 1006 ♦flT AVE YOU ever heard of a more interesting subject to write about than the class of 1906? The pen of 1 Shakespeare would be inadequate to do them justice. The memb- rs of this class came to College as green and awkward, perhaps, as any class that has yet entered — with one exception. The premium for rank verdancy and consummate gawkiness has been carried off for the past two years by th« class of 1905. Since these are the only qualities in which the Sophomores have excelled, we in our unsel ishness, have not trit d to take these, their only laurels, from them. No other class has ever so rapidly recovered from its greenness as has the Freshman class of this year. Our girl- are admired, envie I, adored by the upper classmen for their wit as well as beauty. It has been said that the present Freshman class has the largest number of pretty girls who ever entered college at one tiiue. Oar boys are heroes, mighty in whatever capacity considered. We hoped to have some interesting color rashes, but the victories were each time so easily won by ' 06 that the mix-ups could hardly be called interesting. The scrap at the telephone pole on the campus, which occurred during the fall term, was the first real battle of imp rtance. Ii clearly demonstrated the capabilities and scrap-abilities ' of the heroic Freshmen if once their pugnacious tendencies were aroused. The Freshmen were encouraged in the assault by the girl- of 1906, who shouted the das- yells with enthusiastic fervor. After a few rushes the pole came down. Then n all sides there were torn rags, i. e., Sophomore colors not the wearing apparel which was forced to discontin le business. The battle was a glorious victory .for ' 06. The Faculty soon recognized our ability in the class rooms. Be it said to their credit, their patience has never worn out from the constant writing of A ' s for us. We carried out our plans so well that all the Sophs with the aid of the Seniors and Juniors were not able to defeat us. So successful, so sumptuous a banquet has no other class enjoyed. Every mt-mber was present; enjoyment reigned supreme. The worthy George, whose birthday we honored, must have looked down and smiled, well pleased with our success Poor ' 05! Tney did all they could. They claimed that fate was against them: but it was worse than that — ' 06 opposed them. Our best wishes go with them. As for the class of 1906, keep your eye on us for we will often be heard from. Our aim is to be ever victorious, not only in school life, but also after we have passed into life ' s great school. FRESHMAN CLASS. p flMcpfcom. Our Motto — Our history is yet to be. 71 if f l E not s P en( our money in sumptuous banquets served with toast; we do not spend our nights in JJ JM social revelries or picnics: we are not bigoted enough to attempt painting the college: we do not strive with might and main upon the battlefield; but we spend our time in diligent study, prepar- ing for the time when we shall reform these frivolous practices and master the book of all knowledge. Hence we are apt to be forgotten in the busy whirl of classes, for we believe humility is the true badge of power, and as such we endeavor to show it. We are a loyal company. Each one is tried and true, for at the beginning of each school year, we find a few so averse to quiet and study, so desirous for strife and glory, that we willingly abandon them to the Freshies. Usually after a year spent in fearful tremblings and forbodings lest some one will ask the number of their credits, they are glad enough to slip back into our ranks. Since we spend our time in study, we do not strive to excel on the athletic field. Yet it is with pride that we look upon our wayward members who fight the Freshies, battles and who contest in their ranks. We feel assured that with their muscle and our brain, we will surpass all others in the not distant future. We have the interests of our department at heart, for we shun as best we can, the day we must fork over our matric? Now, kind reader ere we part, we would warn you to lookout for the future of our college, for her glory will be our glory, and until then you will find us steady and quiet, persevering ever upwai ' d, ever onward. WINTER SCENE. Hlumni et Hlumnae. I yf l HEN we take retrospective views of our college lives, there always seem to be a fewexperieni es that Jj JA are indelibly impressed upon the memory. To a member of the class of ' 99, Saturday, October tenth, 1896 and the occurrences of that day and night will remain so deeply impressed that they can never be effaced. The occasion was a picnic at Jack ' s Mills. Although the day was rainy and the r. ads bad, nothing seemed to mar our pleasure until the return trip. We had driven but a few miles, when suddenly in the dark- ness, our bus overturned. Terror and tears reigned supreme. Pen cannot picture our plight. Broken dishes, muddy hands, dishevellfd hair, lost hats, torn clothes and bruised bodies, these things may suggest our pre- dicament. Fortunately no one was seriously hurt. Ironing boards and bandages, borrowed from a neighbor- ing farmhouse, rendered our homeward ride tolerably c mfortable. But hours had pa sed before we were in a condition to resume our journey, and Sabbath morning met us long before we reached the city. One of Them. You call for a spicy episode. Here is a sample. One day in our Greek class, the Professor in his methodical way, tapped the table in front of him with his pencil and said, Too much bustle over there in the corner! Three young ladies were in our Greek class, and they invariably occupied one of the corners of the room. Whether the above remark was only an ordinary call to order, or a protest against prevailing fashions has never been determined. M. IRcmmiscence. From out of the mist of years, like grim specters, slowly arises the Class of 73 to receive their di- plomas, college weapons with which to wield their future destinies, and that memorable class night when a few representatives had been chosen for the occasion, expatiated ontheir different themes. The historian had scarcely recalled the past when the orator in one of his efforts said: I wouldn ' t take fifteen million dollars and shoot at an Englishman, and I wouldn ' t take a hundred million dollars and let an Englishman shoot at me. And the sober man of the class, in all his characteristic complacency, and to the consternation and amazement of the audience, opened a huge jack-knife (five feet in length) and presented it to the funny man of the class, and with this knife he has carved his way to fortune and to fame; and the poet in his Mission of Flowers ' ' wove an unfading garland for each of the class when the prophetess carried these lovely immortelles of 1873 to 1903 and on the filmy web of that far away future they saw themselves hanging by Ravelings. In those good old times each class planted a tree as a sort of memorial. One balmy day when hearts were fresh as the buds of early spring and blithesome as the song of the birds, away to the woods hied the class of ' 73. In the remote depths of that forest they found the longed for tree. Taking turn about, a few of the boys applied mattock and spade with marked agility while the girls looked on in untiring sympathy and admiration and ever and anon with a shy glance expressed their compliments, and in this most delicate way encouraged the boys to still greater digilence, so that such d ' :gging had ne ' er found its way into the annals of college history. In the sweat of their brow they could say, This is harder work but more fun than digging Latin or Greek roots. With the tree thrown over the shoulders of the strongest, whose flushed faces wore an exultant expres- sion of pride and delight that seemed to say, The conquering hero comes and followed by the trail of ' 73, they marched back to the campus where they planted this living green while each member of that class looked in pride and admiration on their hickory tree. Mrs. Julia Biddle Vale, Prophetess, Class ' 73. Hbe Gontmctor wbo jfailefc. This is a story of the conductor who failed. Also of two college students whose names are on the Alumni lists of Monmouth College. Let us call these two students William and James. Let us call them thus because these were not their names. As for the conductor let us leave him nameless. Or, at least, let us not call him by the names with which he was garnished by William and James. It fell out in this way. William and James felt that their tired bodies and overtaxed nerves, de- manded rest and recreation. They had toiled through six weeks of the fall term. The mental strain of paying their tuition, arranging the schedule of girls for the winter lecture course, and pulling in new members for their literary society, had proven to be unusually exhausting. Moreover the frost was on the pumpkin and the fod- der in the shock. The glorious Illinois autumn was beckoning them to nature ' s hazy and lazy embrace. Oh for a lone desei ' t isle: but since none was handy, they would hie them to the country home of him whom we shall call William because that was not his name. But between Monmouth and William ' s home, stretched from one to two hundred miles of Burlington railroad track. As the Burlington road stretches both north, south, east and west of Monmouth, the careful historian feels that he has not compromised William and James by revealing the goal of the hegira. But here ensued the complication. The Burlington, then as now, asked three cents a mile for trans- portation, and was no respecter of persons. William and James owned no automobile, and what was sadder still, they were so nearly broke and undone financially, that the trip was out of the question. By merging all inter- ests and watering the stock, they could not muster enough cash to take them both ways. One might have made the whole trip without the other. Or both could have made the outbound trip if they were willing to walk back. As William and James were both social and indolent in their natures, neither of these alternatives appealed to them. But in the words of the pious Fra Elbertus. the question was what to do. Here, enter the conductor. William had an inspiration. A conductor on the Burlington was a sworn friend of William ' s. And he had assured the youth that any time he wanted to ride on the Burlington, all he needed was to get on the aforesaid conductor ' s train, and it would not cost him a cent. Here was a golden oppoi ' tunity. They would give the conductor enough money to buy some cigars, and then become his guest for that trip. The ethics of the college man are sometimes peculiar. To steal a dollar from a till would have been an everlasting disgrace. But to steal a ride from the railroad, and involve a conductor in the dangerous busi- ness of beating his own company, was not only a laudable enterprise, but one that commended itself by the very risks that it involved. The temptation was too dazzling. It must be remembered that William and James were very young, and also that the fall apples were just ripe. Then one sin led to another. Having arranged to get their transportation by corrupting the virtuous conductor, they could not stop at so small a thing as skipping a few recitations more or less. Hence when they should have been conning musty Greek or monkish Latin, these young men were climbing on board a Bur- lington train feeling at once rather guilty and jubilant. Once on board they slouched like the villains in a melodrama. William took a car in front, passed the conductor a half dollar by way of a salve to his conscience and that stern official passing through the rear coach, took James ' card, looked at it as though it were an annual pass — this for the benefit of the possible spotter — and went his way. If there were passing qualms of remorse in the hearts of these tender youth, the delight of the trip so completely extinguished the feeling of guilt, that they frisked like calves of a year old for the very joy of being alive. The long drive from the station to the country home was through a land that seemed to be smiling an eager welcome. They revelled in fruit, and butter milk, and fried chicken, and good juicy country pies which differed from the Bijou variety as the day from the night. They absorbed the glorious autumnal sunshine, and drank in the strong wine of country air, and drove prancing horses over moon-lit roads, and wondered how their poor unhappy fellow students were faring with the Greek and Latin roots. Finally they turned re- luctant faces homeward. The kind conductor had told them that he would be on a train which came through the country station at an unearthly hour of the night. But there were particular reasons for catching that par- ticular train, so William and James snuggled up to the soft side a board in the little depot, and slept the sleep of the unjust till train time. They climbed on board and as the train moved off through the dark, they looked for their friend the conductor. At last came the conductor — but, oh horror of horrors! — not he — but a stranger with a stern face on which were written the lines of incorruptible honesty. No explanations were given and under the circumstances not many were asked for. Two sad faced youths searched desperately through many pockets until, between them, they had gathered enough money in small change to satisfy the unbending ticket puncher. It was a sombre homeward journey. William and James berated the conductor and cursed him by all their gods. When that grew stale they berated each other. In the early dawn they tumbled from the coach at Monmouth, sleepy and disgruntled, and walked home with just seventeen cents between them. When William and James reached the point of extracting morals out of experience they recorded the following conclusions. First, that you can never tell what train a conductor is going to be on until you see him on that particular train. Second, that honesty is the best policy. Third, that they would not say anything about their trip to the public at large. And they haven ' t until— now. But this is the belated confession of an- other truthful James concerning the conductor who failed. H Xittle Sweetheart. I ' ve got a little sweetheart, She ' s as sweet as she can be, And I don ' t care who knows it, I think she sorter fancies me. I can shut my eyes and see her. When she ' s resting after tea, Sitting by the window with A book upon her knee — She is looking off and smiling, And I know she thinks of me. She loved another man before She thought of loving me. But I don ' t care. It really makes No diff ' rence, don ' t you see. I care not that she ' s wrinkled, And her age is sixty-three. She ' s a dandy little sweetheart, And she sorter just suits me. —Nelson Hall. September. 7. Everybody attends home church, and bids pastor and friends goodbye. 8. Ross begins duties and meets all trains. ' H. Mae H. sheds tears, and counts days until commencement. 10. Ferd and Belle shuffle the cards. 11. All attend chapel. New girls scared and home- sick. 12. Reception for new students. New shoes hurt. 13. Fern is introduced as Mrs. C . All interested parties blush. 1-1. Sebe hits town. Gives every one the glad hand. Springs his old Chestnuts. 15. Bible students regret Moses wrote 50 chapters in Genesis. l ' i. Miss Patterson to History class, You ' ll do well if you have ten dates by the end of the year. 17. Family pews assigned in Chapel. Croson and Miss Lanphere shake hands for 15 minutes. 18. Erma gets her dates mixed for Peanut Night. 19. Philo Open Meeting. Sharpe tries his flying machine. 20. Jess Graham and other Ohio girls attend chafing dish party. 21. Afternoon — Roy takes Miss Benson riding. Evening— Mabel takes Mr. White to church. 22. Choral opening — Gordon tries his voice. Usual lineup after services. 23. Junior Marshmallow Roast in Gym. A Virginia reel instead of a dance. 24. Found — this note to Miss . 3 p. m. As I am very bashful, it has been utterly impossible for me to go and tell you, that I am not going to the Junior party tonight. I hope you may find some one to take you. Adam Miller. 25. Bryson to his girl in cab, Gosh! this takes half my pile. 26. Girls swarm to Eccritean Open meeting. Sebe ' s mouth the center of attraction. 27. Football team play Chicago. Come back unhurt but squelched. 28. Story gives his temperance spiel at Henderson church. 29. Freshman exclaims, Whoopee, only five months uotil Washington ' s birthday. ' M. Sophomore social at Joanna Mitchell ' s. Juniors escort Sophomore girls. ©ctober. 1. Mrs. Clark, Roy, Firing time this year is 10 p. in., instead of 2 a. m. 2. Paul rides with Lora ' s Mama. Mrs. Sykes, please may I take Lora to A. B. L. open meeting? 3. Barnes tells Ecerits he fears the Coal Strike is injuring the Matrimonial Market. 4. Croson and Hastie hold open meeting on the campus. 5. Pring ' s father sends him his Bible which was overlooked when you left home 6. A. B. L. reception to new girls. Prayer meeting and star-gazing. Mabel Robb steals grapes. 7. Wonderful Street Fair in full blast. 8. Flunk — All skip Chapel for Aimee parade. 7. Flunk again — Synod at Chapel. Students starve till 12:30. 10. Freshman social. Sophs gives Freshies vote of thanks for delicious ice and thank Cop for returning freezer. 11. Last of Street Fair. Farewell rides on High Rolling Sea and Ferris Wheel. 12. Church — First sleep for a week. 13. Freshman girls taxed $.36 for ice cream they didn ' t eat. 14. Freshmen attend Ninth Avenue social, get a hand out. Sophs have picnic at Olmsteads. 15. Somebody ' s (?) chickens stray (?) from their roost at Olmsteads. 16. Chickens missed — some college boys warned to pay up — police excited. Who pays the V? 17. Clara takes Boy Orator of the Pratt to Oratorical at Bloomington. Willie takes second. 18. Foot ball game. St. Albans walloped. 19. Lafferty to Lillian in Latin class, I can hardly refrain from embracing you 20. Color rush — Freshies win out. 21. Aletheorian Open meeting. Prof. Warne the second Aimee performer. 22. First Faculty Ball. Seniors hayrack to Ruth Stevenson ' s. 23. Freshman picnic. Walking good. 24. Kappas straddle the goat. 25. Foot ball at Lombard. Ferd ' s hat and Margaretta ' s hair pins lost in the mix up. 26. Blair and Bobbie take nine girls to church. Bring three home. 27. Roy and Mabel buy a ring at Johnson ' s. 28. Solicitor for Kindergarten at Chapel — advises all students to attend. Freshies excited. 29. Banda Rossa. Adam Miller and Guy Lafferty make their debut. 30. Mary Clark naps in German class. This gay whirl of society is having its effect. 31. Win from Eureka in foot ball. H. Clark infatuated with Ladies ' Seminary. IRovembcr. 1. Profs. Hicks and Bowlus hold night school. Some people ' s shirts are longer than they ought to be. 2. Beth wears Tredick ' s cap; he exacts the penalty. 3. Mice visit chapel. Erma or Hope the heroine — which? 4. Election — College boys save their country. Earl Stewart turns Prohib. 5. Bobby Whannell fears he will never get his ten dates. 6. Bridenthal girls play basket ball. Boys gamble their month ' s allowance. 7. Peanut night celebrated in usual style. 8. 3 a. m. Everybody goes to bed. 9. Hume backslides — takes a girl to church. 10. Hume repents in sackcloth and ashes. Prof. Swan announces meeting of Y. M. O. A. girls after chapel. 11. Ewing fears sunburn — wears a hat to foot ball practice. 12. Miss Leigh joins Juniors by request. At her expense, she and Nelson sport roses for class social. 13. Zeta ' s explore the spirit world. 14 Sousa more attractive than recitations. 15. Coach Street, Tredick, you don ' t know whether you are playing marbles or snowball. 16. Church — Large attendance. 17. Prof. Versel believes lickin ' and larnin ' go together. Maud Allison is chastized. 18. Hicks tells Harrah he is trying to hide behind big words. What big words ' ? 19. Prof. Graham to William Jennings Matthews, You may tell what you know about loaded dice. 20. Peacock asserts ignorance of the difference between Stealing and Work. 21. Bryson gets his dates mixed — stays at home. 22. We play game of give away with Augustana. 23. Janette, We went in and warmed each other ' s hands. 24. Foot ball boys, Hurrah, three more days till pie. 25. Pringle runs like a cow. 26. Fast today — feast tomorrow. 27. Foot ball season ends gloriously. Pie for supper. 28. Freshies visit Three M works and gaze in awe, 29. Foot ball banquet. Musicale (?) follows. 30. A day of rest. December. 1. Coach Street departs. 2. Buchanan leads chapel amid great applause. 3. Fergie and Pring scrub Rev. Kerr ' s front porch. 4. Nate Speer goes home. Great sorrow on Gowdy Heights. 5. Ross Hume steals chapel Bible. 6. Bartlett girls vs. Bridenthal in basket ball. Bridenthal wins out. 7. Fannie Hicks — I ' m not in the mashing business, I want you to understand. 8. Nelle Rait — Anna Dew and I won ' t have to buy tickets for Burdette. 9. Bowling party a howling success. 10. Stranger to Beth Nieoll, How are you Mrs. Weed, I ' m glad to see you. How is the baby? 11. Fannie Speakman calls Prof. Hicks a donkey. 12. Prof. Swan ' s cow slips on the ice and strains her milk. 13. Lafferty joins the sports. Takes same girl to basketball, restaurant and sleighing. 14. Small boy agent to McMurdy, Buy one for Mabel. 15. Bob Burdette. Thanks to the Juniors. 16. Lora Sykes wagers that she will capture Carl P. before the end of the year. 17. Alfa W. says she wants a change of escort for next lecture. Is Paul monotonous? Cram 4 a. m. to 12 p. m. More cram. 18. Girls ' grand vaudeville at gym. Lora ' s team wins banner. 19. Students depart to visit pa and ma. 3anuar . 7. Alice Gill returns to school. 8. John Martin decides to enter school. !). Hugh Martin chaperons A. B. L. 10. Hoyrnan returns — looks sad and lonely. 11. McMurdy at church twice; New Year ' s resolution ? 12. Ida Benfey calls down the usher. 13. Story offers to support a wife in Washington on $5000 a year. 14. Miss Patterson in history, Mr. Barnes, when was Christ born ' ? Wallace, 400-1 B. C. 15. College play Keithsburg in basket ball — Lytle and Ritchie get locked in Seminary. 16. Several students take physical culture at Hodgen ' s. 17. Miss Lytle attempts to knock the pins from under the pin setter at the bowling party. 18. Pring and Lytle get pious and start a fast. 19. Decide they live to eat. 20. Toughey and Beth take an airing in an open buggy. Zero weather. 21. Beth has tooth ache, broke a tooth last night. 22. Red letter day in Dad Martin ' s life. Took Esther skating. 23. Prof. Hicks, Miss McKinley needs the attention of all the class in order to recite well. 24. Gilmer got his hair cut. 25. Mabel Robb goes to church. 26. Prof. Swan, I used to go with the girls a little, too. 27. Master Robbie Knox takes little Mabel Benson to the concert. The children behave very well. 28. Bartlett club treat Bridenthal Babies to milk. 29. Seniors have a strictly thoroughbred social. Sebe draws a blank. 30. Prof. Robison starts a barber shop — gets a little shaver in the family. Striebe loses his mustache. 31. Fourth number on the lecture course — Peacock makes his debut as stage crier. ]februan . 1. Miss Reed to Hume, Sebie, Mae and Gretta, You ought to be in the primary room. 2. Austin varies chapel by playing during prayer. 3. 6:30 a.m. Something doing at the college. ' ' Hello, Centra! Give me 25. Floradora. 4. Ask Beth Nicoll about spectacular at Clark ' s. 5. Fixtures in Bowlus ' room meet him at the door. Who lost the rubber? 6. Grace McKinley, Get Ed Swan to do it, he ' s so easy. 7. Hume forgets he has a date and goes home. 8. Preaching at Auditorium. Pink takes a slide. 9. Basket ball game. Reception. Miss Winbigler stays late to watch proceedings. 10. Rees, The first territory to be admitted into the Union was the Northwest territory. 11. Erma and Mary accept the lower crust. 12. Sophs have a social at Hodgens. Freshies exercise policy and lay low. 13. A. B. L. prophecy, Miss Sturgeon is a Story. Harriet in A. B. L.. I have no criticisms to make. Russell in Eccritean, I have no objections to offer. 14. Warne and Hume steal bacon on basket ball trip. 15. Heavy snow. Sebie tracks a dear from church. 16. Pres. Kerr at Freshman meeting, I move we challenge the Sophs to a color rush on condition that if we win the Sophs will leave us alone so we won ' t have to hire cabs. 17. Graham to Brownlee, Give us some points on aid and comfort. Warren, blushing, Sure. 18. Hoyman shuts off Robinson ' s radiator to avoid a test. 19. Morris adjourns from Elocution to change clothes with Paull before he performs. 20. Big fight on. Kerr and Owens go to country. Fulton distinguishes himself as a Cusser. 21. Little York smarties take a finger in the pie. Kyle and S. R. Hamilton put up a scrap. 22. Freshies celebrate and cut church. Sophs keep guard day and night. 23. Cops help Kerr and Elder. Fight at Hutch ' s. Women and M alley vs. College. Stevie ' s pa fires at students. 24. Color returns to Freshies ' faces. Prof. Swan, I smelt Kyle and Owens a block off. 25. McClary lecture. Even Herr Hicks cracks a smile. 26. Bartlett and Bridenthal make pots on Bible contest. 27. Lena Collins, the collateral branch, says Sebie is not the main guy in the family. 28. Faculty outdo themselves. Everybody delighted with the McMichaels. flDarcb. 1. McMichael is certainly a fine preacher. Ask McMurdy; he was at church. 2. Austin reads the riot act to Graham for having two shows in auditorium at the same time. 3. A. B. L. Deestrick Skule, ' Mike and the coon make a hit, L-a-f-f-e-r-t-y spells sassbox. 4. Luther, Carrie Hamilton ' s Washington beau is a hobo. 5. Junior social. Swell goin ' s on. 6. White goes to Macomb to eat. Miss Gilmer, O Lord let that be a basket! Monmouth girls win. 7. Playing truth Jim says, It is altogether likely that Jess likes me best. 8. Elder takes up collection at Second church. Glad to see him getting into the church work. 9. Mabel Dunham and Mabel Benson surpass all reubens. Attempt to mail letter in fire alarm box. 10. Lena Collins, I want to learn that expression, Ich Uebe dich. I may have use for it. 11. Miss Calvin, Stand like a piece of stationery. 12. Kyle discovers a cat with four stomachs. 13. Bridenthal girls swipe boy ' s hats. Sebie attends recital in sunbonnet. 14. Hurrah for Peoria. 15. Hume crams in church. 16. Henry goes to see mamma. 17. Harriet remarks that she has been riced before. All aboard for Washington. 18. Vacation. Helen mails her new shirt waist instead of a picture. 19. 4 a. m. Toughey, Hogs don ' t bite like this in New York. 20. Boys push checkers with a stick. 21. What is left have a hop. 22. Mac and Mae go to Roseville in an open buggy. 23. New Yorkers return. Cold and snowy. Mud hub deep. 24. Oaks leaves school. Poor Bea! We ' ll hear Jack ' s bray no more. 25. Paull returns from Washington quite elated. Met old Maid and shook hands with a Girl five times. 26. Hicks, I would like to see a fair sample of the young ladies in my class. Mary Clark and Clara Pratt are present. 27. Olive Bell gets Brownlee school. 28. Pergie to Warren: I ' ll take you home some Friday night, but I won ' t bring you back. 29. Bobbie and Pring scour the town for game cocks. Find none. 30. Hoyman more cheerful than last term. 31. Gretta goes to Newport, Pedey looks glum. Hpril. 1. Some suckers try the pocket book, Prof. Robinson andMary Millen included. 2. Company H gets beat. Few tears shed. 3. Tom McCracken and Leila Logan study modern architecture in Swedish church. 4. Crothers. in his sleep after taking Miss Babcock to basket ball game, What if somebody catches us? 5. Sunday. College reception at the grave yard. (i. Matrimonial bureau meets. Watson goes snipe hunting. 7. Prof. Bowlus after Mary Millen flunked, Mr. Pinkerton, perhaps you have a mind, recite on that topic. 8. Gilmer says the swellest reception he ever attended was at a millionaire ' s home. 9. Juniors and Seniors fight among themselves. 10. Paull carries Beth over the crossing. Bobby brings news from Blanche. Charlie all smiles. 11. McMurdy collides with a hitching post in front of Lindsay ' s. 12. Sunday again. John Henry wears new collar; looks lots better. 13. Sebie gets game and hires a cab. Every one pleased with Katherine Ridgeway. 14. Second meeting of matrimonial bureau. Lillian, If Nichol takes Belle he ' ll have to get a step ladder. ' 15. Philos get sporty. Eccrits win debate. 16. Bets are paid. Hall carries Ewing, Pink wheels Pring, Ritchie wheels Martin, Watson rolls his potato. 17. Kyle gets job as Super for Maloney ' s Wedding Day Co. Morris, Pring and Pedy rush the can. 18. Chas. B. gets a photo from Morning Sun. 19. Ask Beth if she got home all right. Peacock blocked. Bryson wins out. 20. Pring tears the Babcock addition to pieces. 21. Mekemson in school. Hooray! 22. Monmouth 26; Bradley 5. Jess Graham, half way down the aisle, O, I forgot I was with Bryson. 23. Juniors entertain Seniors. Prof. Robinson says he is a whist shark. 24. Everybody wonders how Miss Calvin ' s floor bejame slick. 25. Zetas breakfast at 6 a. m. Jo Culbertson loses her elastic. 26. More Sunday. 27. Miss Sprowl and Bowlus agree that if you put marbles in water you ' ll have a solution of marbles. 28. Miss Wherry remarks that her only fear is she may get roasted in the Ravelings. 29. Toughey gets up in time for breakfast. 30. Bess Gowdy comes back. fIDa . 1. A fine May party. Faculty are the last to go hornet V). 2. Geology class go to Cedar creek. Bowlus shows his true worth. 3. LeClere and Hastie have their room stacked. 4. McMurdy buys bricks at $1.00 per brick. 5. Gilmer springs his short story which he has been five years in preparing. 6. Gardner tries to work Robbie. Learns a sad lesson. 7. Miss Patterson decides to take a vacation. General rejoicing. 8. Base ball at Bloomington. Monmouth 8: Illinois Wesley an 5. 9. Bradley finished 18 to 5. 10. Bible classes dismissed. Strollers busy. 11. Annual board take an off day. 12. Lost a close game to Augustana, 2 to 1. 13. Last of Choral. Austin flies the handle. 14. May Festival opens grandly. Mme. Linne sets a new fashion. 15. Close of the big doings ' ' — a grand success. Bartletts beat Orrs in base ball 22 to 0. 16. Monmouth, 15: Lake Forest, 8. Peacock entertains the windy city with various Reuben-like stunts. 17. Bible classes open again. Ball team report for dinner. Toughey finds his rig. 18. Chronologists get tired and go on a strike. 2 own on a IDillage Street. Down on a village street Par from the noisy tide, Is a little home That I wouldn ' t give For all the world beside. There ' s many a grander house With gleaming turrets tall, But this little home To my tired eyes Is fairer than them all. I want to go home tonight And sit on my mother ' s knee; I wish for her arms Clasped around my neck As kind as they used to be. It ' s better than ruby wine To cheer an aching heart, To hear her whisper Gentle, sweet and low, Don ' t mind, I ' ll take your part. — Nelson Hall. Hletbcorean. Margaret Riddell Aletheorean Society was organized in the autumn of 1862. Previous to Feme Thomson this time there had been only the A. B. L. Society. Our name, Charlotte Claney Aletheorean, was suggested by Dr. Young and our motto Anna Randies Aude Sapere, by Dr. ' J. H. Wilson. The sessions are held Grace Galloway Friday afternoon in a well furnished hall. During the year Jean Brown several additions have been made in the way of furniture. Grace Hastie This has greatly improved the appearance of the hall. Nelle Rait The society has reason to be proud of the work done Bertha Campbell this year. To a number of the old members who Edith French returned to college, were added new ones who Rose Cochran began at once to take part in the programs. We Mary Clark have not been idle in the past, but there is Harriet Clark always room for improvement and in Mildred Gilmer the years to come it is our desire Ada St. Clair that Aletheorean may always be Anna Dew a society of which old and Bertha Richey new members may Margaret Weed justly be proud. Alice Hill Alice Gill Edith Leigh Winifred Wherry Florence Gibson Fannie Hicks Margaret Clark Blanche Adair ALETHEORIAN SOCIETY. lEccrttean Roll. Charles Blair Milford Barnes Graham Bryson Will Clark Carl Croson Henry Driemeyer Fulton Ferguson Wilbur Hogue Guy Lafferty Roy McAlpin Neal McClanahan Thomas McCracken Walter McMillan Bert Marshall John Martin Will Matthews Frank Morris John Nichol Walter Oaks James Peacock Thomas Saunders Russell Story Charles Wagner Roy White Wallace Barnes Warren Brownlee Hayes Crothers Herbert Clark Eusebius Collins John Ewing Harry Fulton Ross Hume Robert Knox Paul McClanahan James McCracken Edward McMillan Carlyle McMurdy Hugh Martin Clyde Matson James Millen Irving Moore Pierre Norwood Carl Paull Wayne Pringle Will Stevenson Edward Swan Harold Watt ECCIUTEAN SOCIETY amateurs fces Belles Xettres. Droit ct Avant. Maud Allison Ella Andrews Hope Andrew Cora Brunnemer Erma Babcock Mabel Benson Helen Barnes Fannie Bradford Josephine Culbertson Nora Corette Frances Campbell It is Pauline Collins Winifred Campbell the part of Maude Calvin Myrtle McCracken wisdom to substitute Olive Bell Mabel Dunham new forms for old, even Grace Duff Esther Dame though endeared to us by asso- Mary Ewing Maude Ford eiation, when the latter become time- Maine Ford Edna Foster worn and inefficient. This is the secret of Jessie Graham Beth Graham the success that has brightened the history of A. Bess Gowdy Lillian Holgate B. L. society. Our progress this year with a new eon- Emil Hutchinson Belle Irwin stitution as an instrument to work with has been a great Etta Jones Jessie Kirkpatrick advancement, and we are still ' ' open to conviction. Bea Keith Sadie Kessel We are ready for the future and the lessons it Leila Logan Joanna Mitchell has to teach us, and we mean always to Mary Millen Grace McKinley have a society that will attract into Isabelle McElhenney Mabel Moore its ranks the very creme de la Lena Misener Annis Marshall creme of the girls who Beth Nicoll Clara Pratt come to old Mon- Mabel Robb Emma Robinson mouth. Belle Robinson Bertha Reynolds Nannie Rice Lora Sykes Harriet Sturgeon Ruth Stevenson Olive Sprowl Fannie Speakman Janette Tinker Flora Turnbull Orla Willson Elizabeth Watson Bird Campbell Alpha White Grace Dean Blanche Wilson A. B. L. SOCIETY. fl bilo IRolI. Charles Bell Walter Brown Ray Elder Calvin Gast Chester Guthrie Nelson Hall John Hastie Paul Keith Robert Kerr Ferd Luther Adam Miller Ross McFadden James MoMeekin Arthur Owen James Pinkerton Harvey Rees Raus Richey Arthur Smith Henry Schwantz Graham Stewart Edward Whanne James Watson Tim Campbell Wallace Black ! Fletcher Gardiner William Gordon Harold Gilmer James Harrah Frank Hoyman Ralph Kyle Jt.mes LeClere Will Lytle Saver Miles Frank McLean Carl Nelson John Parshall Will Porter Maurice Rees James Rhodes Ralph Siet ' ert Fred Sharp Edward Torley Robert Whannel PHILO SOCIETY. Untei 5ociet Contests. Debaters. WILLIAM ROBERT LYTLE, Philo debater, hails from Hanover, Indiana, where he was formerly a student in Hanover College. While at Hanover he estab- lished a reputation as a contestant. He entered Monmouth College in the fall of 1901 as a Junior. Last year he represented Philo on Essay. This year he was a member of her Inter-Society debating team. Mr. Lytle is very prominent in athletics. XXt HUGH MARTIN. Mr. Martin needs no introduction as a speaker. He appeared as Eccritean orator last year and won. As a debater he is a clear, logical and forceful thinker. His ability was evident in the Philo-Eccritean debate. He has been a leading spirit in college affairs generally and especially in Eccritean. His home is in Monmouth. ©rators. HENRY ROSS HUME. Mr. Hume has won his place as Eccritean orator by hard, con- sistent work. He is a speaker of great force and ' earnestness, and one whose faithful record justifies the trust reposed in him. The Y. M. C. A. this year was very fortunate in having Mr. Hume ' s services as president. He also played center on our speedy basket ball team. He came to Monmouth from Springfield. Ohio. m NELSON HALL. Mr. Hall will represent Philo as orator. He has a marked ability as an orator and has often won honors, both on Philo ' s plat- form and in Inter-Society contests. He won second place in the Philo Elliot-Cleland Oratorical, and also in the Preliminary Inter-Col- legiate. Mr. Hall has strong literary talent and contributed much to the Literary Department of The Ravelings. fl58sap. FULTON FERGUSON Mr. Ferguson lives in Goes, Ohio. For two years Mr. Ferguson has been an active worker in Eccritean Literary Society. As an essayist he is a man of unquestioned ability, and has well deserved the honor bestowed upon him. During the past year he has been president of the Oratorical Association, and played tackle in foot ball. XXX TIM J. CAMPBELL, Philo ' s essayist was born at Colfax, Iowa, and lived on mineral water till he entered the Newton high school, from which he graduated in 1900. He entered Monmouth College the following fall, and is now a member of the Junior Class and of its Ravelings ' Board. At present he is presi- dent of the Y. M. C. A., and secretary and treasurer of the Philo-Eccrit- ean Lecture Course Committee. Reclaimers. CARLYLE K. McMURDY. Mr. McMurdy ' s home is in Hobart. New York. He has been a prominent member of Eccritean society for four years. During this time his performances on the platform have warranted the choice which elected him Eccritean declaimer. Mr. McMurdy is also very promin- ent in social and athletic circles. ARTHUR SMITH Declaimer for Philo, is a native of Illinois. He entered Mon- mouth College in the fall of ' 01. He early showed ability as a declaim- er and public speaker. In his Freshman year he won first place on Philo ' s Elliot-Cleland Oration Contest. Oratorical Bssodation. OFFICERS. President Vice President Seer ' tarv and Treasurer Fultox Ferguson James Pinkerton Carlyle K. McMurdy William J. Matthews. WILLIAM J. MATTHEWS. Monmouth College was represented in the Inter-Collegia ' e at Bloomington by Mr. Matthews. Mr. Matthews spoke on Cavour. and won second honors. As a public speaker he holds an enviable record. Out of six contests in which he has been entered, since in school, he has won first place in three and second in three. Besides he won the indi- vidual prize as debater in the Philo-Eccritean debate. fl robtbition Club. OFFICERS. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Russell M. Story Grace Galloway Walter Brown Paul McClanahan Paul McClanahan, our representative at the Inter-Collegiate Prohibition Oratorical contest, won third fBftKMmCS rt r M-- =l- -AJ Zeta fipsilon Cbt. Sorores in Collegio. Josephine Culbertson, ' 03 Isabel Rankin Irwin, ' 03 Jessie Edith Graham, ' 05 Clara Pratt, ' 04 Elizabeth Gowdy, ' 05 Olive Bell, ' 05 May Henderson, ' 06 Margretta Owen, ' 06 Sorores in Urbe. Isabel Stewart, ' 00 Martha Hanna, ' 01 Louise Doig Anderson, ' 00 Bess Blackburn, ' 02 Nell Porter feorores ex Urbe Delia Davidson. ' 01 Mary Brent, ' 02 Junia Pollock, ' 01 Lucia Blake, ' 02 Theresa McConnell, ' 04 Helen MacGowan Dot Tyler Bess Thornton ikappa Hlpba Stoma. Sorores in Collegio. Edna Foster, ' 03 Lora Sykes, ' 04 Grace McKinley, ' 04 Pauline Collins. ' 04 Hope Andrew, ' 04 Joanna Mitchell, ' 05 Cora Brunnerner, ' 05 Erma Babcock, ' 05 Nora Corette, ' 05 Nannie Rice, ' 05 Sorores ex Vrhe. Lucy Harris, ' 02 Margaretta Butts Edith Mumford Mabel Packard Bertha Alexander Jessie Arnot Sorores in Urhe. Mary Hamilton Mary Eakin Pearl Love Aleta Soule May Wallace Blanche Wilson Helen Dunbar l .w. r.a. Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord. President Belle Robinson Vice-President Pauline Collins Secretary Grace Galloway Treasurer Fannie Bradford HE Monmouth College Y. W. C. A. is one of the twenty-five student bands of Christian young women | of the state of Illinois, of the larger sisterhood of more than four hundred American College Associa- tions and of the still wider circle of the World ' s Federation of Christian Students. That we might have the fellowship, the help and the inspiration of this concerted Student Movement and that we might add to its strength and power the weight of our influence as a Christian college, the form of our organization was changed two years ago, from the C. U. to the Y. W. C. A. We are thereby brought into touch with the leaders of the move- ment in Bible study, in missionary endeavor, in the concert of prayer, in the state conventions and in the sum. mer conference for training workers. We enjoy the benefit of the literature prepared for the use of College women and the helpful visits of secretaries and the Student Volunteers. Under the leadership of Miss Mabel Robb, assisted by an efficient cabinet, a hig ' h standard of Christian living has been held before the girls of Monmouth College. Twice, during the year, the association has been strengthened and encouraged by visits from our State Secretary, Mrs. Floy Rhodes Coleman, whose devotion to the Master and enthusiastic conse- cration to His service has been a source of inspiration to all the girls. Later, we had the rare privilege of a visit from Dr. Pauline Root, the traveling secretary of the Student Volunteer Movement. Our avowed object is to promote growth in grace and Christian fellowship among the Monmouth College girls, to lead them to devote their lives to Jesus Christ, and to train for His service, and to these ends the work has been planned by the various committees, whether in the selection of prayer topics and leaders, or in Bible circles, or mission study bands, or in contributions to the support of our missionary, the Rev. Kruidenier, of the American Mis- sion in Egypt, or in the making and selling of pennants and pillows to swell our Geneva Fund. The prospects for the coming year are very bright. Our g irls have grown more accustomed to Association methods, and with a good delegation at Geneva in August to bring us more of its purpose and spirit, with an enthusiastic and con- secrated president and cabinet to lead and the spirit of the Master to guide, we expect to do more aggressive work for Him, whose we are and whom we serve. Florabel Patterson. IP. no. c. a. Study to show thyself approved unto God. HE WORK of the Y. M. C. A. for the year ' 02- ' 03 can be briefly summed up in these words — We have LI, been studying to show ourselves approved unto God. For our institution to turn out young men thor- oughly equipped for life ' s work, not only must the mind and body be developed, but the spirit also. To promote spiritual development is the object of the college Y. M. C. A. Our work this year has been up to the usual high standard. Early in the fall a large number of new students united with our organization. The places left vacant by the class of ' 02 were filled and the work has moved right along. The prayer meetings have been well attended and their exercises very interesting and helpful. In a school where the number of Christian students reaches as high a per cent, as nine-tenths, the work of the Y. M. C. A. is not so much of an evangelistic nature. The work of our association this year has been to build up and strengthen the Christian character of the students. Our prayer meetings have been adapted to this end. The Association has also conducted a number of Bible study classes, and has recently started a mission study class. Each day during a week of the winter term, the young men conducted a twenty-minute prayer meeting at four o ' clock. These meetings were given up wholly to prayer for an outpouring of God ' s spirit. Our Association had the pleasure of a visit from Mr. W. W. Dillon, State Secretary of the College Department. Mr. Arthur Rugh, a representative of the Student Volunteer Movement, visited our institution for a number of days during the winter term. Mr. Rugh aroused considerable interest in mission study and got a number of the boys to seriously consider missionary endeavor as their life work. On the whole, our work for the past year, while not near what we bad hoped it would be, has not been entirely fruitless. As we look forward into the future, we feel sure that much good will be done through the agency of the Y. M. C. A., for it is an effective instrument for the performance of Christian work, and because we feel that we have the prayers of the whole church. We would present an earnest plea to all Christians, and especially United Pres- byterians, that they would remember the work of our organization when they approach the Throne of Grace, that through it we may be able to accomplish more for Christ and the advancement of His kingdom. The offi- cers for the college year of ' 03- ' 04 are: President, T. J. Campbell; Vice President, M.E.Barnes; Secretary, C. A. Nelson: Corresponding Secretary, C. G. Paull; Treasurer, Neal McClanahan. Ross Hume. Cboral IDlnion. CHORAL UNION is unquestionably becoming- the most prosperous organization in the college. No one will deny that Monmouth College has been enjoying a remarkable boom the last two years. This increased interest and enthusiasm has been brought about, to a great degree, through the reorganiza. tion of the Musical department. If there is anyone organization in Monmouth College which can be considered a complement of a department, that organization is the Choral Union. Its relations to the Musical depart- ment are that of a complement. Each one furnishes material for the other, and jointly they furnish the material for the best series of entertainments, and hence the best advertising Monmouth College has ever had, for all agree that a good musical department can do more in the way of advertising a college than any other one department. During the past two years we have given several concerts each time bringing foreign artists of such ability as to enable us to give an entertainment of so great artistic excellence that it would reflect grati- fying credit upon our Union, college and city. We expect to crown our efforts this year with a good Musical Festival, the like of which Monmouth has never before had the pleasure or honor of supporting. We will close the year with a membership of about one hundred, and we expect to dpen again in September with at least that many on the roll. The membership fee for this year was $2.50 for the entire year: $1.50 for the fall term, and $1.00 each for the winter and spring terms. We hope to be able to continue the work the coming year at the same terms, and extend a hearty invitation to all old students returning in September to get in line for Choral, and bring some one with you. J. Clyde McCoy. President Choral Union. ©ucbestra. Directress, .... Mrs. Hobart. During the past year an orchestra of ten pieces has been organized to meet the demand for a college oi ' chestra. This is something of which Monmouth has long stood in need, and it is gratifying that at present _ under the able direction of Mrs. Hobart, we have a good college orchestra. Eattno TClube. A bunch of dates and a jug- of wine Under the bamboo tree, May suit So Long, or his friend Ping Pong, He ' s only a poor Chinee. But give me the board where the joke goes round And the girls are gay and sweet: Where the pumpkin pies are of mammoth size, That ' s where I like to eat. Brlfcentbal Club. Club Motto— Lettuce. Club Flower— Pill sbury ' s Best XXXX. Yell — Cbaw, Chaw, Chaw, Chaw, Chaw, Chaw, Bridenthal, Bridenthal. Rah, Rah, Rah! BFTER considerable urging on the part of the Annual Board, we have consented to allow them the use of our pictui ' e and history as an aid in selling Annuals. We are very modest, and not given to singing our own praise, but here goes. The custom of eating is almost as ancient as man himself. We have read that about 6,000 years ago Adam and Eve started the custom just before they moved out of the garden and began farming. This laborious custom of eating, established so long ago, has ever since been observed, and, being handed down to the present, the Bridenthalites have done their best to preserve the custom as well as themselves. Like our friends, Adam and Eve. we always eat the best in the market. Ed Swan proved the su periority of Bridenthal beans over all others when he won the Ail-Around Indoor Championship. We are a small family of thirty-two: and not a stick ' in the bunch. We have athletes, orators, musicians, and as many obsters as any other club. In athletics we are the whole cheese. None of our teams have been defeated this year. Last fall our basket ball girls defeated all comers, especially the Bartlett girls. We are always in shape to play, and challenge all comers to meet any of our teams. Football, baseba ll, basketball (male, female or mixed), hand ball, billiards (3 balls), billiards (four balls), pool (Chinese or call shot), whist, cinch, whiskey poker, draw poker or stove poker. Also on short notice we can furnish teams for stripe, craps or dominoes. One of our chief qualifications is roasting. If you don ' t believe it, come down and see. We are always at home to our friends. Our students are too numerous to mention. With our musicians you are familiar, and because of a personal objection, I will not mention any lobsters. Hope Andrew ' Pauline Collins Leila Logan Frank Morris Erma Babcock Nora Corette Ferd Luther Beth Nicoll Helen Barnes Mabel Dunham Will Lytle Carl Paull Wallace Barnes Fulton Ferguson Emma Lytle Wayne Pringle Mabel Benson Carrie Hamilton Myrtle McCracken Harriet Sturgeon Charlie Blair Bess Hopping Tom McCracken Ed Swan Graham Bryson Ross Hume Carlyle McMurdy Charlie Wagner Eusebius Collins Guy Latferty Ethel Monlux Winifred Wherry BRIDENTHAL CLUB. Gbc Bartlett fl cav9. Mistress, ..... Mrs. Mary Bartlett. ♦O N THE HISTORY of men and nations there often arises a need for something new — something better. So in response to this necessity, the doors at 206 South Seventh street were thrown open and the Bartlett Club came into existence. Though at first formed chiefly of new material, the calves soon ceased their bawling and settled down contentedly in the sweet, new pastures. The femininity of our club be- came discouraged when they could find no flaws to pick in the grub or manner of serving, and went farther. They have since learned the truth of the old adages, All is not gold that glitters and He laughs best who laughs last. Together with the young (?) ladies went the chronic kickers Thus weeded out the Bartlett Club stands away up in the top notch of excellence. When you read of the War of the Rebellion, the maxim, In union there is strength, is impressed forcibly upon your attention. When you interview the members of the Bartlett Club, you again think of the same old proverb. It would be almost impossible to find fourteen fellows with more unanimity of thought than the present members of the Bartlett Club. The one, ever present, all pervading sentiment is, The Bartletts are the people, our cooks are the best, our meals are the best part of our college days. To see us at our meals one would think all that collfge students had in mind was toget filled. A stranger coming in cannot understand why we enjoy our meals so well but one participation in a meal dispels all his wonderment and he only woaders how such a good thing has been so long undiscovered. When Elder, the wooden man, starts in to tell his woeful tale, Driemeyer, the younger, always is re- minded of a new (V) Story. Then our ears are opened, our minds enlightened and sometimes to Little Henry ' s sorrow our tongues become Sharpe. Even Brown, erstwhile called Piety, has become the jovial good fellow of whom we are all so proud. As our grub will testify, we possess the only Gard(i)ner in the whole school. The Clarke twins eat away. Bell and Crothers growl along in their usual style. Croson sadly sits and thinks of how he used to eat when he was feeling good. Saunders grows absent minded and feeds the floor instead of his face. Kyle, Jr., rolls the pepper box around to see the pretty tracks it leaves. And Kyle, St., smokes up so beautifully when Grace is said. In athletics we are all there. In base ball we smothered the Orrs, 22 to 0. And just let us whisper in your ear that there are fourteen fellows at 206 South Seventh street ready to back the Bartlett standards against any others. On one memorable occasion our munificence went so far as to bestow several quarts of milk on the Bridenthal Babies when they were broke. Since we never go broke, they have had no opportunity to repay us in kind. To tell the truth in the matter, we fear they cannot, for one of the git 1 Babies said, Oh, that milk was the best thing we have had for ever so long. Perhaps you would like a list of our boys with some of the facts gleaned from their history. College Name. Class Age. Club Name Noted for Henrv Driemever .. — Fletcher Gardiner Walter Brown. __ ... . ' 0(3 05 ' 05 —00 Can ' t talk to tell us +0 Dreamer Peter Foxy Grandpa His endowment of the bowling alley and his new stories. His oratorical ability and his subsequent strawberry treat. His pious face and his impious stories, H Cc T ;rbert Clarke .. ' 06 ' 06 — |oo +|oo 24 hours Sleepy Megaphone Tal See catalogue of Boostilogical Museum, pages 300-987. His one time enormous appetite and his manly voice. His unquenchable flow of words. ilton Clark .__ Fred Sharpe . Hayes Crothers ' 05 ' 03 A contempor- ary of Caesar +00 St. Stephen Carey His benign influence on the rest of the little divils. His abilities as a growler. Thomas Saunders ' 06 Forgotten Tommy His utter absentmindedness. —0 ' Ray Elder ' 06 Can ' t count so high Pork or Thing- Ralph Kyle ' 06 ' 03 .001 921 Smoker It His constantly repeated How much will you spot me ' ? His general, all round, downright cussedness. A Charles Bell -_- Russell Story .. 04 912 Fixin ' His favorite expression h fire These four constitute the Devilment Committee The Bartletts first! The Bartletts last! Hurrah for the boys who never fast Here ' s to a bond that will not sever— The Bartlett Club, now and forever! Situs Club. j|jEW ABE fortunate enough to board at the best table in the city — in fact only nineteen were lucky enough to enjoy such a privilege this year, and those nineteen boarded at the Titus club A merrier MP and more congenial crowd would be hard to find, and to a chance visitor it would seem that we lived on the principle of eat, drink and be merry. Although as a club we can only date our commencement at the beginning of the spring term, yet the crowd has been almost the same through the year, and nothing has happened which could mar the unalloyed pleasure of our associations. During the winter term we took advan- tage of the sleighing to go on a bob party to the rural home of one of our senior members, where everyone spent a most enjoyable evening. It would be impossible, however, to write an adequate history of our club in the space allowed us. Suffice it to say that we have among our number the cream of all the classes — from the timid and unassuming Prep, to the calm, dignified and self complacent Senior. One of the latter. Miss Ruth Stevenson, had the honor of being the Queen of May this spring. In athletics we had an honorable representation. In foot ball we had our old war-horse, Brownlee, at end, and the redoubtable LeClere as tackle. In basket ball Fulton and Porter for the first team, and Miss Flora Turnbull for the girls ' first team, did themselves proud. Besides this almost all the club members took a more or less active interest in the indoor athletic classes. But what more need we say? A glance at the list of our members will convince the most skeptical that our claim to be the finest club in town is well founded. Here is our line-up at meal time: Milford Barnes Harry Fulton Mabel Moore Lulu Brieeker Robert Kerr Will Porter Warren Brownlee Jennie Kinsman Arthur Smith Margaret Clark James LeClere Ruth Stevenson Esther Dame Roy McAlpin Flora Turnbull Grace Duff Isabel McElhinney Will Turnbull Jessie Win bigler Stewards Barnes and Fulton TITUS CLUB. Eureka Club. O Club, thou art the place, Where all with happy face, Sit down to eat. Long may thy mem ' ry last, And round us pleasure cast When, college life then past, College friends we meet. Eight girls, three times a day, For half an hour do stay At the old club. They like pie day the best, For dessert when in quest, The cook grants their request Out of pure love. Eight boys who are all right With monstrous appetite Rally round our board. Each has his favorite roast, Is ready for a toast: But of them we ' ll not boast, Sure is their reward. So Club, farewell to thee, We love thee tenderly For what thou art. Though in the coming ' year, New faces will appear, The past ' s to us still dear In every heart. Mrs. Preston THE EUREKA CLUB. Mistress. Tim J. Campbell Sayer Miles Margaret Riddell Paul Keith Bea Keith 833 East Third Avenue. Charlotte Claney Frank Hoyman Grace Hastie Jessie Kirkpatrick James Rhodes Maurice Rees John Hastie Bertha Campbell Edith French Fannie Hicks T. Lew Renie Arthur Owen Ralph Seifert Htblettcs. f|V ERHAPS NEVER before in the history of Monmouth College has IB-1 such great interest been taken in general athletics by all con- ■■■ nected with the institution as has been shown this year. Es- pecially has this interest been shown by the way in which our teams have been supported by the student body. Each student has taken a personal pride in our athletic prowess. The assessment of the students for the support of athletics, and the system of control by an athletic board, have g ' iven to team managers a certain guarantee, and have placed athletics in general on a firmer basis. The board of athletic control is no longer an experiment, but its practicability and desirability have been demon- strated by its successful operation. The board for this year consists of the following persons: George Patton James Peacock W. W. McCullough Maurice Rees Prof. Russell Graham The college was fortunate in securing for foot ball coach Dr. C. C k. WABNE E. Street, a graduate of the University of Michigan and quarter-back on her famous team of 1900. The football season, taken as a whole, was a success. The majority of our men were new, but in the hands of our coach many of them developed a good foot- ball style. The excellent showing against the heavier team of Lake Forest University on Thanksgiv- ing day won the admiration and praise of foot ball enthusiasts, both for the team and for our coach. With Dr. Street back next year we can develop a team which will do credit to our college, and help her re- gain her old place of superiority in athletics. At the close of the foot ball season, attention was turned to indoor athletics. Great interest was taken by the students in the work. Prof. Warne had charge of the courses and gave systematic training in regular classes to all who desired it. For those desiring advanced training in apparatus work, a special lead, ers ' class was formed. In basket ball Prof. Warne pursued a far sighted policy, and the results of his training will be evident for some time to come. All desiring to learn the game were enrolled in league teams, and as long as this plan is followed there can be no scarcity of trained basket ball material. Our college has reason to be proud of her basket ball team. None of last year ' s first team were in school, but last year ' s second team developed speed and team work which, where they were not at a disadvan- tage of a waxed floor, were hard to defeat. So much interest was taken by the citizens of the city and the students of the college in indoor athletics that better facilities were needed for entertaining the crowds at public- exhibitions. With this end in view, aided by the students, a gallery was built in the gymnasium. This is a great improvement to our gymnasium and supplies a long felt want. We are represented this year in base ball by a team, which, if we may judge by the opening games, will play a very successful season and establish an enviable reputation for our college among the colleges of the state Our prospects for a winning team were good from the first, but when last year ' s star pitcher resumed his old position, everyone felt that the team was complete, and all were willing to give it their support. Although we have a hard schedule outlined, we have a team that we feel certain will not disappoint us. Interest in athletics is on the increase in Monmouth College, and she is steadily and surely forging to the front. C. G. Paull. foot Ball. W. J. Matthews, Manager. Warren Brownlee, Captain. Dr. C E Street, Coach. FIRST TEAM. SECOND TEAM. W. T. McMillan. R. E Kyle McFadden R. T ...Collins LeClere, Ferguson R. G Barnes McMurdy.. ... C. Bryson Clarke L. G. Ewing- Hall L. T..__ Hastie Pringle, Brownlee, Capt L. E _. Story Nichol Q. ...Gardiner Lytle R. H Owen E. McMillan. L. H Norwood Marshall F. B. Carothers C. E. STREET. • Died of pneumonia March 28, 1903. Ft h iT 15 ALL TKA.M. jfoot ©all Scbefcule. Sept. 27 — Monmouth, 0; Chicago University, 24. Oct. 3 — Monmouth, 0: Illinois University, 33. Oct. 11 — Monmouth, 35: Augustana, 0. Oct. 19— Monmouth, 20; St. Albans, 0. Oct. 27— Monmouth, 0; Lombard, 17. Oct. 31— Monmouth, 8: Eureka, 6. Nov. 7— Monmouth, 0: Lombard, 5. Nov. 22 — Monmouth, 6: Augustana, 10. Nov. 27 — Monmouth, 11: Lake Forest 12. for TovcK ciovrtw Base Ball Jas. Peacock, Manager Edward McMillan. Captain Chas. P. Blair, Assistant C. K. Wakne, Coach Meekemson, pitcher E. McMillan, catcher Bell, short stop Marshall, 1st base Porter, right field W. McMillan. 2d base Clark, left Held McCoy. 3d base Lalferty, center field Base Ball Scbe ule 1903 April 22— Monmouth 26. Bradley 5. Monmouth May 1-1 — Monmouth 9, Neb. Indiai s 0. Monmouth. May 2— Monmouth vs. Augustana. Bock Island May 16 — Monmouth 15, Lake Forest 8. Lake Forest iio n „ called on account of rain. May 19 — Monmouth 3. Lombard 5. Monmouth May 6— Monmouth 3. Iowa Wesleyan 1. Monmouth May 25 — Monmouth vs. Iowa Wesleyan. Mt. Pleasant May 8 — MonrnouthO, Ills. Wesleyan 5. Bloomington May 28 — Monmouth vs. Upper Iowa Monmouth May 9 — Monmouth 18. Bradley 5. Peoria May 30 — Monmouth vs. Illinois Wesleyan. Monmouth May 12 — Monmouth 1. Augustana 2. Monmouth June 6 — Monmouth vs. Lake Forest. Monmouth Base Ball Sebec-ule 1902 April 19— Monmouth 7, St. Albans 8. April 24 — Monmouth 3. Bradley 4. April 30 — Monmouth i. Lombard 2. May 2 — Monmouth 8, Eureka 5. May 3— Monmouth 8. Bradley 5. May 8 — Monmouth 2, Knox 7. May 10 — Monmouth 18, Augustana 2. May 13 — Monmouth 7, Knox 10. May 23— Monmouth 1, Notre Dame 10. May 27 — Monmouth 5, Augustana 2. May 30— Monmouth 13, Eureka 6. June 3— Monmouth 9, St. Albans 6 BASE BALL TEAM. Baefcet ©all. Charles P. Blair, Manager. 0. K. Warne, Coach. Blair, right forward. Porter, left forward. Clarke, center. Fulton, right guard. Hume, left guard. Wagner, substitute. W. M. Clarke, Captain. Basket Ball ScbeOule. Jan. 9— Monmouth., 47; Keithsburg, 7. Jan. 28 — Monmouth, 21; Burlington, 25. Feb. 13— Monmouth, 20; Muscatine, 29. Feb. 20 — Monmouth, 19; Augustana, 20. Feb. 27— Monmouth, 38; Keithsburg, 12. Feb. 27— Monmouth, 31; Y. M. C. A., 10. March 5 — Monmouth, 12; Augustana, 36. March 13— Monmouth, 23; Burlington, 26. BOYS ' BASKET BALL TIC AM. Girls ' Basket Ball. Charles K. Warne, Manager and Coach. Lora Sykes, Captain. Etta Jones, right forward. Lora Sykes, left forward. Mildred Gilmer, center. Flora Turnbull, right guard. Emma Lytle, left guard. Grace Galloway, substitute. Basket Ball Schedule. Monmouth, 6; Macomb, 5. Monmouth, 7: Augustana, 6. Monmouth, 20; Keithsburg, 2. Monmouth, 1; Olympian, 10. Monmouth, 7: Macomb, 9. Monmouth, 7; Macomb, 0. Monmouih, 2: Olympian. 5. GIRLS ' BASKET BALL TEAM. GIRLS ' GYMNASIUM CLASS. GIRLS ' GYMNASIUM CLASS. 1lnter=illass 1ReIa ? IRace. Senior Team — Bell, Clark, McMurdy. Junior Team — Swan. Story, Peacock. Sophomore Team — Brown, M. Barnes, E. McMillan. Freshmen Team — Kyle, Fulton, McAlpin. First place was won by the Juniors, second by the Seniors, third by the Sophomores, and fourth by the Freshmen. An Inter-class Field Meet is scheduled for Monday, June 8th. This promises to be a most interesting and exciting contest. A valuable cup is offered the winners as a prize. athletics. GWERA L | ATHLETICS Napoleon was a mighty man And fought a bloody war; He carved his way to glory, And carved it pretty far. But would you see some doings About the real thing? Just climb up on the bleachers, boys, And watch our Pring. Goliath did a stunt or two, And David was a fright, It made the heathen tremble When they saw his armour bright. But would you see Knox waver, And Lake Forest take a hike? Just climb up on the bleachers, boys, And watch our Mike. Caesar rode a gallant horse, He rode him like a prince, And since he died, we ' ve mounted And been riding ever since. But would you see the strongest card In all the college pack? Just climb up on the bleachers, boys, And watch our Mac! —Nelson Hall. Zbe ©racle. HE FIRST college publication in Monmouth was started in June, 1857. It was called the Monmouih 4 1 College Clipper. The following year began the College Courier. It was a private venture but later it ■ was run by a joint stock company. It occupied a very important place in college affairs. In the fall of 1881 some trouble arose as to who should carry the banner, and a rival paper, the Monmouth Collegian, entered the field. These rivals carried on a general war till 1889, when they were merged as the An- nex, run by the Annex joint stock company. The Annex existed till the spring of 1894, when becoming involved financially, it was closed out by the constable. The next fail a monthly called the Ravelings was issued. This paper served its day and generation for about two years, but becoming involved in a collision with the powers that pray, it went the way of all the earth. In the fall of 1896 the Faculty put out a paper called the Courier. It was filled with college news and articles by different learned ones. It was used to advertise the institution. This paper lasted for about three years and then passed over the Great Divide. In the winter of 1897 The Oracle began its career as a private venture in college journalism, with Benjamin S. Blake and Howard Hamilton as editors-in-chief and C. A. Wiley as business manager. Private ownership seemed the only feasible way of carrying on a college paper at that time and The Oracle was con- tinued on that basis, but last winter, a year ago, the then owners of the paper, Messrs. Jones, Nichol and Mar- tin, came to the conclusion that it should be put on a broader basis. It was thought that the best organization for carrying on this leading student enterprise was the Senior class. Last fall this offer was made to the Class of ' 03 and was accepted. A full board was selected by the class, who have had charge of the paper during the past year. The Oracle board for 1902-3 is as follows: Hugh T. Martin, Managing Editor. Isabel R. Irwin, Literary Editor. Ferd Luther, ( T , j.. Fulton Ferguson, Local Edltors ' E. H. Collins, Exchange Editor. W. R. Lytle, Alumni Editor. Carlyle K. McMurdy, Miscellaneous Editor. John P. Nichol, Business Manager. It is felt that this method of carrying on a college paper is much preferable to anything which has yet been suggested or tried. At the close of the present year The Oracle will be turned over to the Class of ' 04. It is the expectation that the paper will thus be handed down from Senior class to Senior class, keeping it always a student enterprise, but at the same time making it broad and liberal, that it may at all times sub- serve the best interests of Monmouth College. Contests. Intercollegiate Oratorical, Bloomington, Illinois . . Win. J. Matthews second. Tracy Bible Rendition Contest — Pauline Collins, first. Grace Galloway, second. Paul McClanahan, third. Fred Sharpe, fourth. Philo Declamation Contest — Frank McLean, first. Wallace Black, second. Philo Oratorical Contest — Fletcher Gardiner, first. Fred Sharpe, second. Eccritean Declamation Contest — Clyde Matson, first. Carl Croson, second. Oratorical Preliminary — Neal McClanahan, first Paul McClanahan, sec. Prohibition Intercollegiate Oratorical, Abingdon, 111. . Paul McClanahan, third. Philo-Eccritean Team Debate. Question: Resolved, That party candidates for elective offices within the state should be nominated by the direct vote of the parties. Affirmative. Philo. Negative, Eccritean. Philo Team— W. R. Lytle Piobt. Kerr Frank Hoyman Eccritean Team — Hugh Martin Wm. J. Matthews John Niehol The decision was unanimous in favor of the Negative. Mr. Matthews of the Eccritean team, also won first in the individual contest as to the best debater. Gbe 3unior (Sirl. Take the sunbeams of the day, Bind them all in one bright raj ' , But their tint cannot compare With the glory of her hair. Neither can the starry skies Dazzle us like her bright eyes, And her face is twice as sweet As the lillies at her feet. She ' s as wise as she is rare, And as good as she is fair. Love her? Well, I guess we do! If you knew her so would you. Here ' s good luck forevermore To the girl of Nineteen-four. —Nelson Hall. facult traits ffor tbe Benefit of 1Rew Stuoents ano Ubose Unacquainted ffflttb tbc 1Ioiosvn= crastes of @ur professors. Prof. McMillan — Always assigns seats to the members of his classes and calls upon them in the order of seating. The fact that he may start at any one of the four corners, and may either follow the rows, or go back and forth, prevents any forecasts of what the student may have to recite upon. Prof. Graham — Students arise to recite or flunk as the case may be. Prof. Swan — Favorite pastime, unexpected tests. Any number of questions in class will be cheerfully answered, but interest thus manifested will have no effect on final grade. Miss Patterson is very skillful in detecting a bluff, it is best to make some slight preparation for her class, as she will pursue your first answer thus — Yes, I know, but why ' ? Miss Winbigler — A well kept note book will be of assistance. There is no need to fear her eyams. If student wishes to recite, an animated conversation with the one sitting next you will ordinarily effect the desired end. Miss Woodburn — It is well to know the whys and wherefores of all construction. Prof. Hicks — Usually calls on student in order of seating. Jokes are expected to be laughed at. In- correct pronunciation unpardonable. Requires students to be prepared if he isn ' t. Insists that he is Professor, not Mr. We quote his standard as follows: As soon as I feel that you will not be too big a mark for the German department of Monmouth College, I will pass you. Prof. Bowlus — Requires his notes or textbook. Other peculiarities hard to define. Prof. Robinson — Expatiates on such subjects as, Sublimated qualities of intuitive imagination. Gives away B ' s at end of each term. Prof. McCracken — He is a Junior; he ' s all right. Miss Calvin — One of the most charming members of the faculty. It ' s hard for a student to give close attention because of attractiveness of teacher. Miss Wilson — Delights in adorning manuscripts with red ink. Prof. Glass — Better stav out of class room till last bell rings if vou don ' t want to begin to recite. a xove ©ton?. y ■ ' WAS the night of the Faculty reception for our new president, Mr. McMichael — a most auspicious L. I , time for a declaration of love. All the students were there, dressed in their most beautiful costumes, and wearing bright and happy looks. The assembly room was a symphony in white and red, the lovely flowers in the. center of the room, and the stately palms in the back-ground making a fairy like setting for the beautiful scene. The music room, just off the assembly room, with fitted up with rugs, lace curtains, easy chairs, and divans until it formed a very attractive and cosy place. Here it was, of course, that our love affair rapidly grew, until those old tender words, yet ever new, were spoken once again. In this case they came from a man suffering with a dreadful toothache, and fearing the mumps. She was standing by the piano idly picking out Sammy on the keys, when our hero came and stood beside her. She looked up and made some remark but he only looked into the depths of her serious gray eyes. Suddenly he burst forth with the burden his heart had carried so long, Beth, Ich liebe dich! Too startled to say more than, Why Professor Versel this is really a surprise, Beth sank into a chair, her fluttering heart too torn by conflicting emotions to say more. Just then Her (r) Professor was vocifer- ously called to the piano by the students, and played, strangely enough, Love ' s Golden Dream, and for an encore, O Promise Me. Would that the ecstasy of these two hearts could be portrayed! But words are idle things, where the theme is love, the greatest passion of the human soul. It is enough to say, that the result of this daring decla- ration of love was eminently satisfactory to the parties most vitally concerned, and Professor did not have the mumps. Xetters Ibome. My Dear Mother: September 14, ' 02. Got to Monmouth last night; this is an awful big town, and they have paved streets and tele- phones and electric lights here. I arn rooming six blocks from down town, just think. My number is 224- South Sixth street. The houses are all numbered and the streets have names. I think it is so funny. I didn ' t lose a thing on the train; it would have been just like me to forget something. The boys here are not so plenty or so nice looking, as I thought they ' d be. I almost wish I had stayed in Winter et. There is a big boy down at the club where I board that I think is pretty nice, but he is too big for me to go with. I wish you ' d send me fifty dollars when you w-rite again, for I want to take dancing lessons and I want to buy a deck of cards. November 15, ' 02. Just think what I did when I went to mail my last letter to you. You know they have mail boxes with little lids on them around on the corners to put letters in, and a man comes and gets them. Well the girls told me there was one on a post at the corner of Sixth Street an 1 Broadway, so I went down to mail the letter. I looked all around and found a little red box on a telephone pole but I couldn ' t get into it, so I came home and told the girls and they laughed at me. They said it was the fire alarm box, but I never heard of such a thing and I ' m mad at them. I ' ve got lots of fellows now and just have a fine time. I can dance fine, too. I have taken one lesson. My eyes have given out and I have dropped all my studies but Retric and music. Only been able to take one music lesson on account of my eyes. I ' m afraid I ' ll be sick. Be just like me you know. They call me Fat; isn ' t that mean? January 15, ' 03. I ' m taking music and typewriting on Grove ' s piano now, but the boys won ' t let me practice much, they want to talk to me all the time. I take my breakfast at Grove ' s, dinner at Clarks ' , and supper at Bridtnthals ' , that I may get to talk to all the bnys. Burned my d(-ck of cards last week and have quit dancing. I have joined A. B. L., Y. W. 0. A. and Prohibition Club at the college, and Christian Union at Second church. Next week I ' m going to join W. C. T. U. and Salvation Army — they want me to beat the drum and take up col- lection; I think I ought to do it for it would get so many more young men to the meeting who would otherwise not come. I have been made leader of one Bible class. Wish you had got me a Bible with an index. I had an awful time to find the place, until I found there was an index in the front of the book. Yours lovingly, Mabel. P. S. — Wish you would send me $200 for my initiation fees, right away. M. B. Gbe dap an (Sown. Whose is this ' privilege to wear The cap and gown? Whose guerdon a charmed life to bear In cap and gown? The man whose eyes look up, not down: Whose mind his kingdom is and crown. Let him pay the price of his toil with joy; It was not joy before, but life ' s alloy, His grosser metal, refined as by fire, Has been sublimed and raised up higher. The mind ' s rare pleasures ' tis his to explore — Fields all untrodden in those days before The new-born work began — the new career — The touch of soul with soul in larger sphere. The strength of the years that have swiftly flown, The finer life that these years have grown, This voice of the Law now reigning within, Are signals that raise up leaders of men. Mere leaders of men? Perish the thought! No end in itself why the soul has wrought Through years that have sped. Here ' s a leader ' s way- Here ' s your cue, Honi soil qui mal y pense! This life ' s worth itself, self-repressed, serene, High-mounted, thinking, wisely humble, clean; A law to itself by the Voice within — This is a life for the leaders of men. Seeing, it shall see new stars in the night: Hearing, it shall hear what the stars indite: The realm of Truth is its field of recruit: And Time is its world: to serve, its pursuit. Then, hail to that life be its race brief or long! The World ' s best music is its harp and its song; The mind ' s larger vision, the soul ' s higher view, A year or a score, blends with Infinite hue. Whose, then, is this new freedom to wear The cap and gown ' : ' Whose privilege his honors to bear In cap and gown? The man or woman, in black or brown, Whose mind a kingdom is and crown. — L. E. Robinson. Sale of a jfresbie. ' Twas February twenty-third, Perhaps the day you reck; The Sophs, by guarding here and there, The Freshies kept in check. One Freshman lad, Elder by name, Had thought to leave at morn The hiding place in which he lay, And make the Sophs forlorn. He softly rose, put on his clothes, Then looked the way to see. O Fate! a Soph! He slammed the door As scared as man could be. All through that long and dreary day His soul got no repose, His frightened brain the very air Did picture full of foes. His girl, poor thing, she did her best, She tried to comfort him; But when the banquet time came round His chance looked mighty slim. The cab came up. The Sophs came too. And what did that boy do, Get in ' ? Oh no! To his wild mind The cabbies looked too few. Helen was brave, but Ray? For shame! Small stomach had to fight. So there he stayed and prayed and hoped- He was so sad a sight. At last in desperation he For the patrol did send. In it, Helen and Ray, shamefaced, Their humbled way did wend. O Elder, bravest of the brave, Thou surely art a roast, For such a deed as thou hast done Thy soul must hotly toast. To take a girl in a patrol Doth look so very cheap; Thy sins upon thyself! and may Thou a dread harvest reap. flrom Experience. A poor excuse is worse than none when it isn ' t be- lieved. Tim: It is funny to me why 7 some fellows chase around with different girls all the time. ' ' Jessie K. while Versel was playing, Isn ' t that sweet! It makes me wish Bobbie were by my side. a ©in. Many a grade has had to fall For a girl, ' Just a girl. Many a Prof, has had to crawl For a girl, Just a girl. When a young man enters here, He may mean to study right; But ' tis likelier, I fear, That he ' ll spend his time in fight For a girl, Just a girl. Why did Adam take the bite? For a girl, Just a girl. Why was Troy swept out of sight? For a girl, Just a girl. O, would heaven still be bright, And would any good man care To achieve it, if he might Never claim forever there, Just a girl, Glorious girl! mnbcnU ' m a fiDan. (Reverie of a Prep.) Say, did you never hang 1 aroun ' A feelin ' sorter blue, An ' watch the other fellow doin ' Things yon knowed you couldn ' t do ' ? An ' if you tried you ' d fail, an ' then The kids would raise a yell, An ' you would walk away an ' feel About as blue as — well Ef you haint felt it, I don ' t know As I am goin ' to tell. S ' pose the kids wuz playin ' keeps, An ' w ' en yer time ' ould come, ou ' d pick yer taw, a lookin ' wise An ' squintin ' down your thumb, An ' feelin ' big, but w ' en you shot, ' Fore you could holler scat! ' Yer marble rolled right in the ring An ' all the kids yelled, fat! An ' then you felt about as fine As granpa ' s old straw hat An ' w ' en the spellin ' class is called, You ' re feelin ' purty fine: Fer though you cannot shoot, you think This game is in yer line. An ' w ' en the teacher looks at you An ' sez, ' ' My boy, spell land, You miss, and some kid spells it right, You ' re licked with one tie d hand. An ' all the kids jes ' turn away An ' larf to beat the band. An ' spose there wuz a gurl with hair Jes ' like a daffodil. An ' eyes as blue as violets, Yer loved her fit to kill. An ' w-hile yer sorter hung aroun ' A feelin ' like a fool, A kid with freckles on his nose Come up as pert and cool, An ' then she made a face at you Right there before the school. Say, w ' en I get to be a man, Then I ' ll do things ' bout right. I ' ll make the kids that larf at me Think I am out of sight. I ' ll beat the world at marbles then; They ' ll think me purty fly: I ' ll spell like old man Webster, an ' Jes ' bet your coin that I Will make the girls all look at me, When I go walking by. —Nelson Hall. ttHiwi! HI Spectacular! Bet 1, 2. 3, anc- 3Ligbts ©ut— IDoral: H on ' t Disrobe for Sweet Slumber Clnttl lt?ou lknow Evervboov? Else is in 35eo. J ATER, says the Evening Gazette, was out late the other night. With his better half, the two, whom it ll-l is not necessary to name, keep a boarding house and rooming establishment in the east end for students ■ of the college. These students are of both sexes, and it is customary for them to visit each other dur- ing the long winter evenings and talk over matters collegiate and otherwise. On this particular evening one of the young gentlemen students from another club establishment was calling on one of the young ladies at this particular place. They occupied the parlor and as the hour was late the rest of the big family had retired leaving the young couple to themselves — that is, all except the head of the family, who was out attending lodge or something. As before stated, the lord of the mansion returned home late. Everything was cjuiet about the house and he tiptoed himself in and soon discarding his outer garments attired himself in a suit of pajamas ready to seek sweet slumber. A careful man, he bethought himself to see that everything was made burglar proof before retiring and in his perambulations about the domicile espied a light in the parlor through a crack in the door which stood partly ajar. Commenting on the carelessness of people generally in allowing the gas to burn all night, the belated house-holder bolted into the parlor to shut off the gas and reduce expenses. It is needless to say that there were three very startled people in the house at this juncture. The head of the house backed out of the room much quicker than he entered it; the young man looked like he had seen two or three ghosts, and the young lady nearly had a fit. We draw the curtain over the harrowing scene, but would just like to have been there with a flash- light kodak. flDonmoutb flDufc. When first we heard of Monmouth And all her pleasant traits, We always heard from friend or foe About her muddy streets. The tales they told seemed very strange, And we never understood Why, instead of brick and stone, The walks were made of wood. When we had been here scarce a week, The rain began to pour. The gutters ran as rivers, And the streets were mud galore. Oh! the perseverance of that mud! How much like sticky glue. We half a day on it did rub, — But you ' ve been here, you know it ' s true. On the day before a lecture, When the weather was too bad, We could see the boys all frowning; They would have to get a cab. But the saddest thing of all Is that the girls must suffer too: In the mud they oft have fallen, And have missed their class, boo-hoo! Yet in spite of all her slushy streets, We love old Monmouth well. Her praises we will ever sing, And of her mud will tell. -Hope Andrew. PART - 1 - PAHT-2- $He sAv s jVe Ivkei yto vuaU to Vve A e U lA) f both, oi trHtn _. ©oe to a IRooster. First you steal him, Then you peel him, Then you fry him nice and brown, Then you holler To her, Foller, And we ' ll stroll three miles from town. Build a camp-fire Like a tramp-fire Out of C. and B. Q. ties. And the roaring, Leaping ' , soaring Flames leap upward to the skies. O ' twas awful, And ' twas crawful, As we ate those home-made pies, With chick ender Cooked up tender, Tender as your sweetheart ' s eyes. But our gladness Turned to sadness, And our shrieks appalled the air, When to beat us, And to cheat us, Juniors rushed upon us there. How they tore us, How they wore us. Out upon those railroad ties. How they lammed us, How thev jammed us, Till we looked like roosts for flies. — C. K. McMurdy.   Hl ©ur Hast Hotter from fl oll£. Monmouth. 111., Saturday afternoon. My Dear Retta — As it has been quite a spell since I wrote, there are several little things to tell. Where shall I begin, I wonder? O yes, the Freshman banquet, to be sure. It was all new to me, about the Freshmen holding a banquet every year on the 22nd of February, and about the Sophomores keeping the Freshmen boys from attending it. This year, the Freshman president. Mr. Kerr, and one of the prominent members of the class, Mr. Owens, were captured by the Sophomores the Friday before the show. You see the banquet was held Monday as the 22d this year was on Sabbath. Kerr and Owens were taken to Little York and kept under guard until some Little York people got facetious, played they were policemen, and made the Sophomores release them. Kerr and Owens came back to town, and their thrilling escape evidently frightened the rest of the Freshmen. At any rate, by Sabbath not a single, solitary Freshman could be seen, and by Monday even the Freshmen girls had scooted. They made themselves so very scarce that only one more cap- ture was made, and that was kind of funny. One poor Freshman was found at noon. Monday, in the banqueting hall, all togged out in his ' glad rags. He was taken out through the transom or keyhole or something (for the hall was locked), and sent to the rural districts. He had gone early to avoid the rush, but didn ' t get there at last till 11 o ' clock, and didn ' t look so fluffy as at first. As the Freshmen were protected by policemen, no more captures were made. One couple, think of it, actually rode to the banquet in the patrol wagon. Said they would rather go that way than any other way. Queer how some people do like open rigs in cold weather. Now there ' s Beth Nicoll, (she ' s Mabel Benson ' s room-mate) went riding in an open rig one night when the mercury was away down by zero. Then another cold night four people went sleigh-riding, and had a dreadful falling out. This is a dark secret, so don ' t breathe it: they were all Seniors but three, and . Speaking of Seniors reminds me of the Seniors ' ' doin ' s ' on the 23d of February. They got a holiday that day because it was the day after Washington ' s birthday. I don ' t see the drift of it myself, do you ' ? Nobody else got a holi- day. Well, they celebrated by having a dinner in the Assembly room. They had a high old time, I guess. Actually played and sang ; ' Hot Time while chapel was going on overhead! After dinner they all played Yirginia reel too. Aren ' t you surprised that some in the Senior class would do that — the presidents of the Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. for instance ' ? Some people think it as bad as dancing, you know. I didn ' t tell you what they had to eat — the principal things were oysters, coffee, six jars of jam, and three kinds of pie. By the way, Fulton Ferguson can make the best pies. Who would have thunk it? Lemon pie is his specialty, and he makes it often for his girl friends. Yes, he still goes with Olive Bell. Took her to church the night the fellow fell down in the Auditorium. Did you know that Sebe teaches short-hand? Has a class of six, that is, when they all get up in time. His pupils are getting along fine, especially Carl Paull. He uses his shorthand in a busi- ness way already. One night he was down at Hodgen ' s with three others eating oysters, and wanted awfully bad to say something to the other fellow, so he wrote in shorthand, Please pay my bill. See? The girls didn ' t but the other fellow did, and everything was lovely. Ttie Y. M. and Y. W. C. A. held a social together not long ago. The primary object was for the girls to sell candy and Monmouth banners to make money to do the things the state Y. W. C. A. secretary wants them to do — to fix up the girls ' waiting room, to send delegates to all the different conventions, to send out missionaries, to serve chocolates and wafers in the girls ' waiting room every Friday afternoon, and to have a social once a month. The game was literally a howling success. The boys shelled out their pennies dutifully, and everything was sold. Several boys were good to help deco- rate the room for the social, and carry chairs and dishes and things. They tell on Wallace Barnes that he went to a hardware store to get a glass punch bowl for the social, just because that was where he thought a girl told him to go. I hardly believe it myself, for it does seem as though most anybody would know enough not to go to a plow shop for dishes. Ross Hume is rather easy to tease about some things, too. For some reason he doesn ' t like to have people talk about the Senior social that was held in the college one night, when the girls were minus. They called it the Senior Smoker simply for a fancy name. A. B. L. had their annual spread at the regular time. Had a lovely time and lots to eat, of course. After the spread we visited the boys ' soci- eties, according to custom. Each had a good program. McMurdy ' s oration in Eccritean, especially showed deep thought and much originality. Well, I imagine you never received as long an epistle as this in all your earthly existence, so I will stop, for I can ' t think of another solitary thing to say. Votre amie, P. S.— Write real soon. . Polly. i VO Vl fiii(iiUMr i Mi, 1 1 Social Ibiston?. ♦ffl X ACCORDANCE with their time honored custom, the Brownie Band chose as their representatives for Monmouth College the Policeman and the Imp. When the doors of college opened in September, ' 02, two forlorn looking objects wandered from room to room seeking some one to whom they could introduce themselves. They soon entered a room where they stood face to face with the Registrar. Mustering up their courage, they advanced and asked admittance to the college. The Policeman was received with favor, but the poor Imp was put through a severe examination regarding his moral standing. In order not to miss any of the festivities, they secured a room near the campus and anxiously awaited the opening of the social season. In a few days they heard at Chapel the announcement that the Y. W. C.A. and Y.M.C.A. would receive the students in the Assembly room. They were sorely puzz led as to who the Y. W. and Y. M. C. A. might be but they had no intention of missing anything and as this was to be their first appearance in society, they were much excited. Especially did the Imp hope to find something doing, and to make the acquaintance of certain young men he had picked as being the very ones he most desired to make his friends. The two arrived early so as not to miss any of the fun. So agreeable did they make themselves that. both they and others soon forgot they were strangers. They be- haved so well, and secured such a standing with both Faculty and stu- dents, that their social prestige was established from that hour. The Policeman allied himself with the Juniors. He came to this decision after careful consideration of the several classes. The Freshmen were too young, the Sophomores had too exalted an opinion of their own merits; the Seniors — well he always felt chilly when with them. The Imp did not ally himself with any class, hoping to be a participant in the fun of all. The Brownies had no time to be homesick, for society began in earnest now. Every few days they received invitations from one class or another to a picnic, chicken roast, hayrack ride, or other festivity. The Policeman was invited to attend the first social event of the Junior class which was to be a Marshmallow roast- The Imp, being- left out, decided to stir up a little racket on the side, but all his efforts were of no avail The Sophomores and Freshmen always gladly received the advice and support of the Imp. One day the Imp heard a young lady ask another when Peanut Night was to be. He hurried home and asked the Policeman if he had any idea when and what Peanut Night was. Of course the Policeman was ignorant and so the Imp decided to find out for himself. The next day he heard two young men discussing the subject of Peanut Night. He asked what it meant and when told, he hurried home to impart the news. Prom now on everything centered about Peanut Night. The Policeman decided it was a great event for he had heard many words of pleasure expressed by the girls on receiving their invitations. When they discovered that both Philo and Eccritean were to celebrate their choice of contestants on the same evening, great was the Brownies ' regret. They had hoped to attend both. The Imp thought he had better go with Philo as they were to cele- brate down town in Hodgen ' s Hall, and there might be an opportunity for him to engage in some mischief. The Policeman decided he would take in the Eccritean doings. Both Brownies w T ere greatly excited the evening of the celebration, and parted early after having agreed to tell each other their experiences. Both returned about the same time declaring they had spent one of the best times of their lives. The Imp, being very impatient to tell his story, was allowed to begin. He said he had been about the first to arrive at the Hall, and had spent the first few moments in learning to stand on a slick floor. He really was much astonished at the indifferent way some people walked across such a floor. It seemed as if they were used to it. For a while all enjoyed a social time and then they sat down to such a banquet. The Imp had never seen its equal and really felt repaid for going. After the ban- quet an expectant air seemed to fall on all. The Imp had noticed that during the evening certain of the ban- queters had worn such worried looks, and had been unable to eat much. He discovered the cause of this when a young man arose, and introduced some very appropriate toasts and responses. Great was the pleasure expressed at the representatives chosen for the Philo contest team. The Imp did not reveal the fact whether or not he had found an opportunity to engage in any mischief or inspire anyone to enjoy the music. The Policeman said he had gone to the college building and spent a pleasant time with the students in Eccritean Hall. They were soon invited to go upstairs to the Peanut Room. When he entered the room, he was greeted by a volley of peanuts. He did not understand this treatment at first, but soon entered into the bat- tle with as much spirit and pleasure as the rest. Even to the Policeman, who had often engaged in battles of various kinds, this was one long to be remembered. The company next gathered in the Assembly Room of the Auditorium and there sat down to a sumptuous banquet. One young man wore an especially preoccupied look and the Policeman was greatly worried over him. But he learned that the fellow was the Toast Master and that he was only trying to think of some appropriate introductions ,for those on the program. A charter member of Eccritean was present and told of the founding of the society. The party broke up at a late hour, feeling as- sured that the Eccritean boys would win the contest. The time passed swiftly with both the Imp and the Policeman busy attending various social functions, and as they always added to the company ' s pleasure they were usually invited to all the doings. They often wondered how the students found time to attend school, for they themselves were busy enough without entering class rooms. They were glad of the rest the holidays gave them but welcomed the opening of school and the return of the students. When it was rumored that the Freshies were to have a banquet, the Imp was delighted and lost no time in making his plans for he saw a chance to have some fun. The Policeman determined to pro- tect the poor children if possible, but in spite of his watchfulness, the Sophs captured the Freshman President and gave him a ride in the country. The captive, however, was returned by the law loving citizens of a small village near by. The Imp was very busy the day of the celebration, and the Policeman was much worried over the results which might follow the Imp ' s connection with the affair. The Policeman hired a conveyance for the night, and much to the disgust of the Imp, gave the Freshman President a ride to the banqueting hall. Then seeing a poor couple in need of help he also gave the young man and his fair companion a ride to the scene of the festivities. The Imp was much excited all the evening and once he so confused a couple of youths that they very nearly entered the wrong cab. At one other time he was frightened at hearing shots, for he thought he might have to answer for some lives. The Policeman went to the hall to guard the Freshmen from further trouble. The Imp, crest fallen at the failure of his plans but not discouraged, went to the hall determined to avenge himself on the poor Freshies. The music suited his taste and he thinks there are a few more who know the ins and outs of keeping time to music. How many souls he introduced to his father, the Devil, will never be known. The Faculty made no attempt to sift the matter. The Imp and the Policeman rested a brief space following this excitement, but soon were again accept, ing invitations to formal gatherings, class socials and other festivities. As warm weather came on, and the trees and flowers began to awake, rumors were heard of a May party, at which the gentlemen of the college were to be the guests of the young ladies. In accordance with the custom, a May Queen was to be chosen from the Senior Class, and a May Pole dance was to be given by six- teen young ladies. As the Brownies had never seen such a dance or attended a May Party, they were very anxious to be present at this one. But a day or two before the long looked for event the Imp fell ill with a severe attack of mumps and was compelled to return home. The Policeman, not wishing to be left alone, de- cided to return with him, and much to their regret they missed this festivity. The Brownie band was much disappointed that the Imp and Policeman were obliged to return, for now they would have no one to record for them the social functions in Monmouth College. Lora Sykes. Society Motes. The charity ball and grand raffle conducted by the girls of the Y. W. C. A. duriag the winter term to dispose of the flags and banners they had made in order to raise money for various and sundry purposes, was an unqualified success. Everything they wished to dispose of met with a ready sale, a goodly number of shekels were gathered Jin, and everybody was happy. An interesting feature of the evening was the blind- folded horse race. This was the ingenious and original suggestion of Mr. Hume, and was thrilling in the ex- treme. The horse race, however, was marred by a distressing accident. Carlyle K., one of the most promising nags in the bunch, became afflicted with a ease of the blind staggers while on the first lap and collided with a table, knocking some dishes to the floor. This made the hit of the evening. He then butted forcibly into one of the iron pillars which supported the building, and was put out of the running. The pillar was uninjured. Messrs. Pringle, Morris and Swan, three of the bright and shining lights in our midst, made a trip to St. Louis during the spring vacation for a short period of rest and relaxation. These gentlemen found themselves being overcome by a feeling of ennui and needing a change of air and scenery, so took this method of recuperation. In order to still further banish this feeling ' of ennui the trip was made in a freight car going down and in a palace anthracite car coming back. The name of the car which was oc- cupied solely by the three above named was Old King Cole. The feeling of ennui was replaced by that tired feeling, and the trio have since been dieted on a combination of Hood ' s Sarsaparilla and Mrs. Wins- low ' s Soothing Syrup. a Sophomore ' s acceptance. You ' re not one of the upper crust, But only one of the masses, You can ' t mix in our crowd, Nor taste of my molasses. Of course in a clafs affair Everything is changed you know; And as I am the one you ask, I suppose, of course. I must go. You must understand, however, This isn ' t for keeps at all, And though you like me very much. You can ' t loaf in our hall. Yes. I ' ll go this evening, Just for the class ' s sake: I ' ll sit beside you at lunch, And help you to the cake. But just remember, young man, You ' re only of common dust; And though you think you ' re so many, You ' re not of the upper crust. H ibastie Challenge. The Freshmen girls have been called hens By yon impudent Sophomore fools, But I am here to deny the charge Though I lose all my crimson ooze. Thus spake Regulus the Freshman, To the Sophomores, grave and tall. As they gathered around to capture him In a college boarding hall. I ' m from the Iowa Capital, Was captain of base ball there; Just take a feel of my biceps, And look at my foot ball hair. I ' ve made an M already, And haven ' t been here a year; So step right up, you suckers, You can ' t cause me a fear. I ' ll fight you one at a time, Or all at once, bad men; For I am cock of the walk, Though ' 06 girls never are hens. M. BARNES AND WAGNER FORD CEDAl! (REEK. II Stooo on tbe porcb. I stood on the porch at midnight, As the clock was striking the hour, And the old gent rose, — what a pity! His looks were dark and sour. Among her long black tresses, My trembling fingers lay, As the old gent ' s number elevens, Seemed to lift and bear me away. As sweeping, eddying through me, Rose my belated pride, As streaming in the moonlight. My coat tails floated wide, And like a cyclone rushing Among my quaking fears, A flood of thoughts came o ' er me, As I blushed behind the ears. How often! oh, how often! In the days that have gone by, I have stood on that porch at midnight, And gazed in her bangs and eyes. How often! oh, how often! I have wished that the ebbing tide Would bear the old gent on its bosom, To the ocean, wild and wide. For my heart was hot and restless, And my life was full of scare; And I hardly dared to kiss her, For fear that her ' Pa ' ' was there. But now he has ceased to annoy me, He sleeps beneath the tree, And only the sorrows of others Cast a shadow over me. As I think how many thousand Of care-encumbered men, All bearing their burden of leather, Have sprung from a porch since then, I figure as long as courtship goes, As long as hearts have passions, As long as boots have toes — Porches will aid affections. jfacultp 3ofces. fully. out. Congressman Hogg, ' 76, speaking in chapel — I brought Prof. Rogers out with me, that I might feel I had somebody back of me. X X X Professor Piobinson — We ' lll not roast him out of respect to his new assistant. X X X Professor Swan goes home late for dinner. Four-year-old Willie, sternly, What makes you so late, you d-m- fool. Ask Willie for sequel. t I X Professor Glass, during St. Albans foot-ball game, Look at that fool pounding our man. lit Professor Bowlus after his fight with the cat, I held on man- boys, but it scratched and spit so that I had to let go. X X X Even if Hicks is Dr. and not Mr., he needn ' t refuse to speak to a fellow. X X X Miss Patterson shouldn ' t use so much card slang in her lectures. The influence is rather degenerating. t X X Miss Wilson ' s walking abilities are only excelled by her sarcastic criticisms. X X X Professor McCracken is a Junior. You can ' t roast him. X X X Professor McMillan ' s past is at last revealed. He helped steal a hog when in college. Murder will FVed 1 Roasts. A V fit AT lOiv EPlSoDE Hell. !li th.t . , rn pell. ' V 4 . ' ' vv ' ]■ (Say I ' m aw jliy lon«s rr ?. T ' r, %sTrf hvt In, i iid J cant help t ' VVell ,«  nifM unit over JmI tvy t ' u4 J ilit e otn( fo Com! hnjn-m -nifk+. til savf i t p ht Y°o, Jfatbers anfr flDotbers in Herael. Fred Shem Sharpe. Ham Strieby. Guy Methuselah Lafferty. James Booz Pinkerton. Isabella Eve Irwin. Edna Sarai Foster. Mary Salome Clark. Jimmie Job McCracken. Bea Bathsheba Keith. Bildadtheshuhite Matthews. Fulton Lot Ferguson. Olive Lotswife Bell. Fannie Sapphira Hicks. Frank Isaac Hoyman. Warren Jacob Brownlee Maggie Rachel and Lea Clark. Ferdinand Abimelech Luther. Bess Zilpah Hopping. Tom Moses McCracken. Earle Mordecai Stewart. Average age of the Henry Peleg Dove is 27 years, 5 Dreimeyer. months, 11 days, minutes, 58 seconds. novfK to -nvAX Uv -K Bits of Brightness. Flirt and the girls flirt with you, Flunk and you flunk alone, t t t A letter from home is like a contagious disease. You would like to see a check put to it. t t t You ' ll never miss an absence till the fifth goes by. t t t Turnups— If a Prof, looks at you, turn up your eyes: if a Prof, overlooks you, turn up your nose; if a Prof, looks through you, turn up your toes, and don ' t turn up at next recitation. t t t A Freshman is one who knoweth not, and knoweth not that he knoweth not. A Sophomore is one who knoweth not, and knoweth that he knoweth not. A Junior is one who knoweth, but thinketh that he knoweth not, A Senior is one who kuoweth, and knoweth that he knoweth. — Ex. t t t Monmouth College is advertised as being th trough, Christian, and progressive. Exams are thor- ough; Faculty is Christian; and students are progressive — Nichol. t i t Why is Mr. Hicks always buttin ' in? Because he wears a goatee. t t t Of all sad words of lad or lass, the saddest ai-e these, ' ' I did not pass. t t t We find that even in Virgil ' s time young men were very disrespectful, because he said, Seek your ancient mother. ' ' w V( A V- TV A V 4 V«t To T« lM How Bess Gowdy got dates for all entertainments on the lecture course. Why Janette and Homer did not appear together at McClary ' s lecture. Why the Seminary broke up. How many girls Sebie asked for Peanut night. Why Baft ' erty takes more delight in society than in past years; Wagner too. Why Paul McClanahan spent his Bible Contest money for chocolates and mince pie to eat at th e White house. Whose picture Professor Warne wears in his watch. When Clara Pratt said, I ' ve got to be looking around for another beau; Will won ' t be here next year. How often Jess Graham rises to a point of order in A. B. L. When Helen B. said, I ' m not either engaged. £be flMous plovers. OFFICERS. President — Guy Lafferty, Grand Grind. Vice President — Ella Belle Andrews, Profound, ' Persistent Plugger. Secretary — Hugh Martin, Deep, Dutiful Digger. Treasurer — Joanna Mitchell, Poor, Patient Poler. Time Keeper — Ross Hume, Shrinkless, Shirkless Shark. Corresponding Secretary — Grace McKinley, Crude, Cranky Cribber. HONORARY MEMBERS. Mabel Dunham James Pinkerton Lora Sykes Bobbie Lytle REQUIREMENTS. I. All lessons must be prepared sis days beforehand. II. The greater part of every summer ' s work must be spent in study. III. Plodders must have a scornful disdain for Hunkers. This must be exhibited by a look of pained contempt. IV. All conversation must be confined to daily studies. V. No more than three hours per day must be spent in sleep. Study should be continued during meals. Ibere an XEbere. Fern, O my dear Dromedary. After Congressman Hogg ' s speech at chapel, Toughey hopefully exclaims, My, what a college educa- tion will do for a brute. Jessie K. There is the door, Mr. Lytle. I am going to bed. Fulton when attacked, I ' m dying! I ' m dying! At the Freshman Banquet Harriet makes her debut as a soloist in that touching ballad, Lord bless and pity us. A case of total eclipse, the face lost behind a blooming smile. All you think of is a sunflower in its glory. — Croson. In Elocution II. McClanahan remarks that Ferguson might improve if he had more air. Practice being windy, Fulton. I ©GX°XSG)©SGG©9333CX3eXD©3CX3S VMJC. OO303GXX)OOSeXX 3e SGOG0!iXX!G Central Lyceum Bureau OF CHICAGO. Advance List of Attractions for 1903-04 Exclusively Controlling the Following: Suzanne Adams, Prima Donna Soprano, assisted by Leo Stern, Vio. loncellist: George Crarnpton, Basso Cantante, and a Pianist. The Coronation Choir, Five Men and Four Boys, Picked Soloists from West- minster Abbey, assisted by Madame Marie Hooton, Contralto. Boston Ladies ' Symphony Orchestra Kaffir Boy Choir from South Africa Royal Hungarian Court Orchestra Central Grand Concert Company Siegel-Meyer-Caveny Combination Lyceum Operatic Company Ernest Thompson-Seton Harry De Windt Thos. Dixon, Jr. DeWitt Miller Dr. Frank Bristol Frederick E. Hopkins Miss Ida Benfey Prof. W.J. ( ' lark (Scientifficl Hon. Champ Clark Eugene V. Debs Spillman Riggs Dr. Matt S. Hughes Brooke ' s Chicago Marine Band Orchestra Mendelssohn Quartet Company Marguerite Smith Ernest Gamble Recital Company Artists ' Trio Wesleyan Male Quartet Roney ' s Boys Durno (Magician) and Company! May Parker ' s Pickaninnies and Concert Company Ritchie Entertainers Daniel-MeGurk Leonard Garver Opie Read Paul Laurence Dunbar Rev. Fr. F. C. Kelley Rev. Frank Dixon Dr. J, J. Lewis Melvin Robinson Charles F. Underbill John R. Clarke Mattison W. Chase George W. Bain Hon. Chas. B. Landis Dr. J. S. Kirtley Senator J. P. Dolliver Thos. McClary Ex-Governor Bob Taylor P. M. Pearson Hervev Smith McCowan John Temple Graves Fred Emerson Brooks Margaret Haley Dr. Win. H. Crawford Col. H. W. J. Ham THE CENTRAL LYCEUM BUREAU, ERED PELHAM, Manager, Suite 582 Tribune Building, Chicago -...._ Long Distance Telephone Central 2736 All the Engravings ir this Book were made by us. I Moi moutK College t ONE OF THE BEST IN THE WEST 4 Strong Faculty of Eighteen Members. A Fine Student Body. J Fine Buildings. Athletic Grounds and Gymnasium. Good Laboratories. 1160 Alumni. Splendid Libraries. Athletic Director. First Class Conservatory of Music. A EXPENSES. a No good school offers any better inducement for the thin pocket j book. Board and rooms are reasonablein price. Tuition rates arelow. j LOCATION. STABILITY. H Situated in the eastern edge of a beautiful city, $100,000 worth of property in equipment and jf it is apart from the business portion and is sur- grounds: $200,000 worth of Endowment; a full A rounded by comfortable Christian homes whose corps of teachers and thousands of loyal f doors are opened to the student body. friends behind it. For further information address The President, Monmouth College, Monmouth, Illinois. ) ' A jf CHAS. BEACH. President. LOUIS EVANS, Sec and Treas. l Telephone Harrison 2255. V BUREAU OF FINE ARTS ilNCORPORATED) DIRECTORS OF CONCERTS, LECTURERS, MUSICAL ARTISTS. S Address all 860 FINE ARTS BUILDING managers % i Communications CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. CHICAGO SYMPHONY V t to the Bureau. ORCHESTRA. )t i i ' :: : : : : : : :: : :: :: : :xx : :x : : : :: :: :v :v : :: ; :: : ::k : :: x :: ::«:: :: x :: ' ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT -THIR.TIETH SEASON-1903-I904 SLAYTON LYCEVM BVREAV Chas. L, Wagner Secy. STEINWAY HALL, CHICAGO Slayton, Treas. READ THIS GREATEST OF ALL LISTS The Banda Rossa Jessie Bartlett Davis Co. Ovide Musin Co. Slayton ' s Woman ' s Symphony Orchestra Wallace Bruce Amsbary. and Wagner Ladies ' Quartet Lotus Glee Club, and Minnie Marshall Smith MVSIC= Valentine Abt-Amsbary Co Patricolo and his New Co. Lulu Tyler Gates Co. Dr. Ion Jackson A- Mabelle Crawford Co. The Dunbar Bell Ringers Male Quartet, with Elma B.Smith Enoch Arden, with Mrs. Beecher and Mrs. Coe LECTVRER.S William E. Curtis of the Record-Herald Maud Ballington Booth, The Little Mother Gen. Ballington Booth Hon. Geo. R. Wendling William Hawley Smith Dr. E. B. McDowell Albert Edward Wiggam Rev. Ernest Wray O ' Neal Elias Day, Characterist Isabel Garghill Beecher Elma B. Smith Dr. Ion Jackson, Tenor Mabelle Crawford, Contralto Marion Green, Basso Cantante Ovide Musin, Violin Dr. John Merritte Driver Col. L. F. Copeland Rev. Sam P. Jones Charles Dennison Kellogg Col. Henry Watterson Gen. John B. Gordon Prof. Edwin H. Forbes Gen. O. O. Howard Olof Krarer READERS AND ENTERTAINERS= Dr. A. A. Willits Dr. N. McGee Waters Col. A. W. Hawks Dr. Herbert L. Willett Rev. Morgan Wood Frank R. Roberson Eleanor Bingham Hon. H. J. Hamlin Miss Ben Oliel (Oriental) Lulu Tyler Gates Wallace Bruce Amsbary Mabel Church ( Everyman ) = R.ECITALISTS ===== Fay Hill, Piano Jessie Bartlett Davis, Contralto Saidee Knowland Coe, Piano Valentine Abb, Mandolin-Harp Helen Carter McConnell. Contralto Harlan P. Briggs, Basso Cantante Signor A. Patricolo, Piano Marie Ludwig, Harp As we go to press, a number of other attractions are being negotiated for, and when anything good presents itself the Slayton Bureau gets it. This Bureau is in its thirtieth jubilee year and presents the fiiiest list in the history of the lyeeurn. Note— All the above attractions are under our exclusive management. No other Bureau, Agency or Manager can supply any one of them. Only our own agents have any booking rights. Look out for the agent who can get so-and-so for you. 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To own all ® three of above books is to possess the most complete, the most adequate illustration ever at- w tempted of this phase of the genius, the spirit, of Young America. S) New Songs for College Glee Clubs. | Paper, 50 Cents, postpaid. @ Not less than twenty humorous hits, besides numerous others, sentimental and serious. Not a single ® selection in this book but has been sung by some glee club locally to the delight of an encoring audi- (ft ence. Never before published, they are really new. Glee club leaders will appreciate a collection Si every piece in which, by the severe test of both rehearsal and concert, Is right— the musical notation, W the harmony of the voice parts, the syllabification, the rhythm, the rhyme, the instrumentation, and (T) last, but not least with audiences, the catchonativeness. 2r 222 2 HINDS NOBLE, Publishers, ™ I SCHOOL BOOKS Of ALL PVBLISHEHS AT 0 E STORE. DR. R. B. MCLEARY OFFICE HOURS 8 to 12 a.m. 1 to 3 p. 7 to 9 p.m. 208 Kingsbury Block. Both Pbones. Everything First Class at FRITZ STAASSEN ' S City Bakery 96 North Side Sq. Phones: Ind 454, Bell 3922 S3 LL C. W. ALLEN for your Suit or Overcoa Suits ma.de to order $12.50 and up Pants made to order $3.00 and up Fit and s tisfaclion guaranteed MVRDOCK ' S SHOE STORE EAST SIDE SQUARE Xenia. Theological Seminary Offers to students a full course of theological instruction and training; excellent opportunities for the exercise of gifts in all forms of Christian Science; ample accommodations, free of charge in a large dormitory well appointed and cared for; a healthful location and desirable social advan- tages such as are afforded in a refined and intelli- gent community warmly devoted to the seminary ' s interest. For catalogues or any matter of infor- mation, address Joseph Kyle, Sec ' y of Faculty, Xenia., Ohio SfeW.C.KenvCo. 411 East 57th Street Chicago CAPS AND GOWNS made to order and rented. PENNANTS for all colleges and fraternities carried in stock. Class Pins, Class and Team Caps. SEND FOR. CATALOGUES i!i i . . . £V .J i £V i £VfcVi . t HER POWER. Although athletic girls are strong, And run and jump and row, A girl who never trained at all, Can draw a six-foot beau. 1 1 i Professor Versel — Miss Owens, may I carry you home ' ? ' ' t I 1 Hogue — Can you subtract the greater from the less? Jessie K. — Yes. Hogue — ' HowV ' Jessie — Take the Freshmen out of the Sophomore class. Croson — I ' ll want my wife to know how to bake chocolate pie. Carrie H. — Good, I won ' t learn how. Scraps. The lives of Profs, if we but knew them, Alight not seem so blamed sublime. Oft the tests propounded by them Keep them guessing all the time. R.ed Light Barber Shop 5 Corner South Main Street and East First Avenue J ' ' - , r ' , pr ' rw , r 4 Chairs Electric Massage COMPRESSED AIR Everything up to dale Strictly modern Try Electric Massage for all face troubles, wrinkles, black heads, flesh worms, discolo rings, etc. Ladies ' Shampooing and Massageing a Specialty SPIEGEL ' S 1 FINEST PHOTOS LATEST STYLES IN CARDS w ROOT SON ' S ART S T U DIO 213 South Main Street. Monmouth, Illinois. £ ft WASHBURN Mandolins and Guitars BEST IN THE WORLD.  TOHl 2 K J i t ; Bhe Monmouth College Conservatory 0 Music Our aim is to make it second to none in this part of the country. It is housed in a §30,000 auditorium of the finest acoustic properties with seven class and practice rooms. The Conservatory has a magnificent pipe organ at its disposal, I two grand pianos, and several teachers ' pianos and instruments for practice. The full time of four teachers is used, and every effort has been made to com- mand the finest talent in the musical faculty. The Department of Voice Culture is under the immediate instruction of the Director of the Conservatory, T. Merrill Austin, and he brings all his years of experience in teaching and results of study abroad to bear upon the fine results in his department. Finishing Piano Work and Harmony are in charge of Prof. Versel, an accom- plished teacher from Germany, who has studied under the best masters of the old world. The Department of Stringed Instrument Teaching is in charge of Mrs. Hobart who for several years was identified with the Oberlin Conservatory. Miss Katherine Hanna has charge of piano work. She is a graduate of oneof our best Conservatories in the west and took advanced work last summer in one of the best of Chicago Schools of Music. Our terms are very reasonable. For particulars address the PRESIDENT MONMOUTH COLLEGE, Monmouth, 111. The Wearing of Spectacles ISI 0 TRIFLING MA TTER It ' s a SERIOUS one. In my business I am seri- ous, thoughtful and careful. Thoughtful of your needs; seriously study your requirements, and carefully advise. Like most advice, mine is free, but is honestly given and may be of great value to you. I do good work and charge a fair price for my work. The work and the price will satisly you. Keep in mind that I change your glasses FREE at any time, when needed. PROF. MARKS, EYE SPECIALIST. Men want but little down below; For more they do not roar. Which shows that men are different From those whom they adore. Sweet woman wants but little up Above her belt, but oh, She wants a lot of f luffy things That drag out long below. TO BE OR NOT TO BE, To be a Senior! Sounds sehr gross. To be. a Junior! 1st divine To be a Sophomore! 1st zu mean. To be a Freshman! Ach, dam.it. WE HAVE bought this space that we may publicly thank the students for their libera.! pat- ronage during the past year. We shall be pleased to welcome you again in September and cater to your wants during 1903 and 1904. Yours respectfully, McCOY ®. MATTHEWS, The Student ' s Store.  n w y :-:V- - -;t: •-,t,v.i - rrv-i ' - .tj- vt; .j -,i ;;t xr;vrt?, x:;?;;y;- r;vx £-x ;v t tt-tt-$i ©©S©Q0S© IXIXSXiXEXIX ( IdlHOSnNWW ( not Military Tract Bindery Co. Flat Open Blank Books, General Book Binding, Lithographing, Printing, Office Supplies of all kinds, Lead Pencils, Pens, Penholders, Inks, Tablets, etc. Nelthorpe Flexible Pad Glue. 88 North Side Sq., Monmouth 2 ©VERTICAL I Root ' s Bowling Alley 213 1-2 South Main St. MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS Jas. A. Root, Proprietor Allen ' s Store. An Invitation You have received from time to time many invitations to make ALLEN ' S STORE your trad- ing place. So we extend to you another invitation to join the crowd of thrifty buyers that have made ALLEN ' S STORE the Dry Goods Headquarters of Mon- mouth. John C. Alien MRS. ELLA BALL Headquarters for Latest Styles in inery EAST BROADWAY. Johnson McCray, JEWELERS OPTICIANS 105 East Broadway. College and Society Pins in stock. Sign of the Big Spec. TZhc jfresbman Glass. I wish I knew Where the greenwood grew, Which gave us the Freshmen maid. Though pretty and sweet, And handsome and neat, She is green of the darkest shade. When she goes by We wonder why She is so slim and slick; The reason we fear Is most too clear — She ' s truly a sort of pressed brick. ; ! - i.i ■■ ' V ' .AsVV ;  sl y;rt: ; ; ; : ; .x = v= :■■ -v-X? vvvvsv;  visy .v:- ,-, ' , ■- ?■■ - -v-. ' ■■■■: -K- ■■■:■: ■ « ' : S Wiley ' s Bicycle ( Hospital d All kinds of Bicycle Repairing. New ) and second hand wheels for sale. All work done by an experienced workman. 1 NO NOVICE WORK. 1ST DOOR WEST OF f 11 l C UM I CTV 1 REVIEW office t-rlMZS. WILtl Herdman Cox t Plumbing j Hot Air Sheet Metal 4 Heating ::: Work 70 West Side Square AND COMPANY i 207 SOUTH j MAIN ST. a Have your rooms painted J and papered by W. Vorwick I We will treat you ri ht at i City Lunch Room S 107 Market Place i Open Day and Ni£ht E. A. WARNER, Proprietor S :x :v : :: : :vv :: : : : : : :: ' : : : :: : : :: : When You Are in Need of COLLEGE TEXT BOOKS, Tablets, Pencils, etc., for your work in college, or notions of any kind. Call on 1 W. H. McQUISTON SON | Southwest Corner of the Square. i THE MOST ELABORATE SHOWING OF (J MILLINERY, SUITS, COATS, SILKS, WOOL AND j « i Wll WASH FABRICS. I E. B. COLWELL COMPANY, 202-206 SOUTH MAIN STREET Wbat Me Moulo Hike to Iknow. What girls haven ' t tried to flirt with Professor Warne. Whether or not Hume smoked at the Senior smoker. If Mabel Benson ever knew anything she didn ' t tell. If Toughy was scared at a spook in Charlie ' s parlors. Whether or not Professor Bowlus reads his prayer. If any students are guilty of attending dances or using ponies. What became of Strieby ' s mustache. Why so many strange young men visit Carrie Hamilton. What kind of reception Mabel Dunham gave the man from Washington. Why chapel exercises are not made interesting occasionally. How many snipes Watson caught. Why Whannel is not cute. Why Elder didn ' t see the eclipse. How it comes Hall always takes to the Leigh side of the street. Why Paull looks like a Prep. Residence 520 E. 2d Avenue. Office Over People ' s Bank. | Johnson ' s Drug Store w . H. WELLS, M. D. | B Corner East Broadway and First St. $ Fine Society Stationery a Specialty. w Everything in the Drug Line. l 1 - B 1 B § I I £. L Dains, Son Co. Dr. Cynthia A. Skinner Leading Real Estate and Insurance Agents. Both Tones. Y. M. C. A. Bldg. | Dr. A. W. Glass, Dentist, 2 Kingsbury Building, E. Broadway, £ BOTH PHONES. MONMOUTH. ILL. | I DR. A. G. PATTON, I Physician and Surgeon. Office, Patton Block. Phones, Ind. 102, Bell 1891. Residence, 218 S. A. St. Phones, lnd. 158, Bell 1392. Office Hours— 10 to 11 a. m.; 1 to 3 p. m. Office and Residence, 221 South First St. Office Hours: 10 to II a, m.; 2 to 4 p. m. That Piano You liked so much when in our warerooms should be in your home. Haven ' t you just about made up your mind that it is really the instrument you want? PIANOS from such well-known makers as Chiokering, Gab- ler. Packard, Richmond, etc., at all prices from $135.00 to $550.00. P 4 V0S to rent. M. T. KIRKPATRICK, 219 South First Street. Monmouth, Illinois. « r r ? ; T? fr5 T. G. peacock C. M. huey When vou need anything- in the line of Peacock Huey Attorneys Councellors at Law Office in Court House Monmouth, Illinois WATCHES CLEANED ND carefully repaired at reasonable rates Engraving done on short A notice in good form by Gas Fixtures call on the Monmouth Gas Co. T. H. Smith, Over 2d Nat. Bank Office on South Main Street. A Sophomore boy To have some joy With a Freshman girl did spark. When the landlord man Upon them ran, And left them in the dark. The lack of a light Produced no fright, They thought it quite a lark; Though sparking might Be enjoyed in the light, Yet the sparks show best in the dark. Another lass Of the Freshman class Went sailing along with Mack; But she did not note That they had no boat, So later provided a smack. W. K. STEWART, Attorney-at-Law Monmouth --- Illinois Dr. E. C. LINN OFFICE— Rooms 4 and 5 National Bank of Monmouth Building. Ind. Phone 80. RESIDENCE— No. 803 East Broadway; Ind. and Bell Phone 52. OFFICE HOURS— 10 to 12 a. m., 2 to 4 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. GXI £X3(XX9©CXIXIXiX3O3©C)03 a DINES STUDENTS | Cash Grocery Bakery Headquarters for Good Things to Eat. Northwest Corner of Square We must not pass The Freshman iclass Without the mention of one, Who was a sport Of the tamest sort. Although he was full of fun. One dark, still night We gave him a fright, And of discipline, too, a taste; A paradox queer. You will think when you hear, We caught Hastie without any haste. A banquet great At two-fifty per plate Once awaited this green aggregation, But it was delayed While one couple essayed To get there without observation. Show good judgment when they get their work . . . done at . . . Jerry ' s Barber Shop, | South Side Square 3 M. BREWER, PURE DRUGS AND CHEMICALS East Broadway. Prescriptions a Specialty. U. M. 0. Jeffreys, Mgr H. T. Jewell, Sec. Treas. Union Land Co. Real Estate, Insurance and Investments Over Republican-Atlas Office. Telephone No. 46. No. 211 South Main Street. Monmouth, 111. «fr? 4v??£ ra 3i«i««iiiii««i«i«ii««iiiiiiff ffrrKfrrrf«trrf«rrffJffrrHJ% Don ' t WeaLf Clothes B They QKeap Order something becoming-, durable and comfortable. The best is the cheapest. We Sell That Kind Wright Graham Artistic Tailors and Shirt Makers Tredick ' s Quartet. Blair, Pringle, Tredick, Lytle. The cabby declared That he was so scared, And they needn ' t try him to cajole. There was now but one way Of saving the day, So they both clambered into the patrol. fftfttftr«ffftf«f«rfffffffffrfff: -= — — — — — — 3 -5 -333333-3 -S-33-3 -3 -3 -3 -£344 3 -3 -9 3 Join the Students, Patronize Sam F. Smith ' s New Pantitorium Tickets $1.00 per month. j tSQPDGt 9 nOp SHOES SHINED SUITS PRESSED £ DAILY WEEKLY. ' Under People ' s National Bank, Corner ty Square and South Main St. A s All Work Guaranteed Satisfactory. To Graduates JJ We extend our best wishes for future prosperity J and happiness. A To Returning Students We extend a hearty invitation to call and get jj acquainted. To Clubs J, We make SPECIAL inside prices. n Scott Bros. Co., | GROCERS— 202 E. Broadway. A Gus T. Melburg, 108 West First Avenue. K Ind. Phone 481. WEIR Cycle Gun Co. 110 WEST FIRST AVENUE. } } Bicycles, Base Ball and j$ Golf Goods, k Phonographs w and Records, y Guns, etc. etc. k Complete Repair Shop in Connection. ft m Students, Why Not Patronize ; I ..FRED ' S BARBER SHOP..! Everything Clean and Up-To-Date. I ... ELECTRIC MASSAGE ... I JJJ Ladies who desire the massage can make up parties of three to six and can be accommodated at ,,, j hours arranged in advance. F. N. WILDEMVTH, Proprietor. I m Under National Bank of Monmouth. f m m | POLLOCKS, | I CONFECTIONERS AND CATERERS. I ( t  SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO BANQUETS, RECEPTIONS 1 1 AND SOCIAL EVENTS. TV tf I Pure Ice Cream, Ices, Crushed Fruit ® Soda Water. I | FANCY BOX CANDY A SPECIALTY. | m THE BANDS THAT BIND Hearts together seem to be in great de- mand just at this season of the year. Your ring is here — just what you want backed up by our full guarantee. Our ring stock has just been strengthened by a wide variety of all that is latest and best. To buy before inspecting is to buy unwisely. Headquarters for. Diamonds, loose or mounted. Andrew H. Frandsen I. C. Watch Inspector 1 15 SOUTH MAIN STREET MONMOUTH. ILL PRACTICAL FURNITURE HOGUE JAMIESONS Also fine Curtains Rugs Southeast Corner Square. Monmouth, 111. Vltra M Shoes All the New Styles of shoes and oxfords are now ready and you will find that they are the most stylish and best made shoes ever sold at anywhere near the same price. Be sure to see the ' Ultra styles before buying. All Leathers. All ' Styles. BOOTS $3.50 OXFORDS $3.00 E. G. BOWMAN Mbat Me Mcalc- XiKe to Ikne-w. Just how Lafferty got Retta ' s pin when they were coming from Galesburg. Who were the contracting parties at the Kap- pa wedding. When Knox attended a recitation. What college girls Oom Paul hasn ' t been with. How Bess Hopping enjoyed the dance, and Norwood the prayer meeting. Whom Bobbie Lytle really loves. Why the Faculty peep between their fingers during prayer. Why some one doesn ' t put a meter on Gilmer ' s voice. © ® @®®®@®®®@««®@®©®©®®®®®@@@®®®®©@ s@®@  @ @ ®®@®®@®®® I Harvey Burn ' s Bookstore j ® Yes, you will always hear us spoken of as the book= ® | store, and we do have books in abundance, new and k § second hand school books, gift books the latest ® @ fiction, and the standard works. We aretheacknow= ® $ ledged leaders in stationery, but at this time of the § ® year our thoughts turn to out=door life, and we don ' t ® | want you to forget us on the sporting goods line. We | ® can interest you in any of these. ® I TENNIS GOODS! BASE BALL GOODS! f | HAMMOCKS! CROQUET! I 1 HARVEY BURNS, j | The Students ' Store, | 213 East Broadway, Monmouth. ® 9®®®®®®®®®® ® ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®@ S®®®®®®9 f . ■ % t i nf-CKai. Wagner— voice Cvl urt Sftenl A Tiox to louJ ton H? Announce -fKa-r it - vu vre IL •V Atx. sd|. Will rvi-nhvill-— free l«d pT pd a.Y 4 - — FrtsK n T Class Camels Tr« w ej (it? - rneWod s Pvffcvr (i o o (f Five y«v-« s t My- At nVifc£ ei°vur  y he rreatei}, WKout ( iri «oft r C«.iacl ;Rfl ,e . -up Lora ' STlKeS. fidl-FovKd, JrveHmfflp), _- _C, Sebe -tr4t ( s ft ' 4eer; = o FVn« OoK Wooc4 Qv-nUfj Com C vre — Sv s ;yivr fci4Mre yflr5y SPRIGGS SONS DRUGGISTS South Side Square, Honmouth When in need of the best Fruits, Nuts, Oysters, etc., goto D. D. DIFFENBAVGH S West Side Square. S. J. WOLFF, THE GRINDER Razors, Barbers ' Clippers, Horse Clippers, Shears, Krvives a.rvd Skates. Prices Reasonable. 215 South First Street. A. MORRIS ' SECONDHAND STORE. Bargains in Slightly Worn, but Good as New Furniture. Bicycles Bought and Sold. Old Postoffice Block. Monmouth, Illinois. Spring jFever. Has anything happened to make you ponder ' ? And spend much time in thought and wonder? Did you ever lose your rest and slumber? Perhaps you ' ve a feeling you can ' t explain It isn ' t an ache nor is it a pain At times it nearly drives you insane. If so afflicted you ' d like to go Away, way off, from friend or foe And be by yourself — not alone — oh no For tho ' absent in body you ' d be with her in mind And as you ' d think, yourself you ' d remind Of how she has treated you — yes, she ' s been kind, Thus you would ponder and at last give a sigh And if some one heard it, they ' d think you ' d die Before many days would pass by. For common ills a doctor you ' d send, But in this little matter no aid can he lend. A preacher I ' m sure can help you. my friend, When this ticklish feeling comes near the heart — This that isn ' t a pain nor isn ' t a smart, Yet you think from you will never part, A curious thing this troublesome feeling That over your system comes silently stealing It will leave you tho ' , after passionately kneeling: At some one ' s feet. When the words you ' ve spoken Telling her of your love, and offering a token And she has said no, then your heart will be broken. If what I ' ve said has proven so, Don ' t be discouraged since she said no, Just try again, but go rather slow. It ' s only spring fever with which you ' ve been taken, Don ' t let faith in woman by this be shaken, It is only a case where vou were mistaken.  T T? ST?; Tr?; T? iT If there is a new thing; out in People ' s National Bank. Ladies ' or Gents capital .... $75,000 Dress Shoes Surplus and Profits OFFICERS. George Armsby. John C. Dunbar H. B. Smith .... E. D. Brady .... $75,000 $60,000 You will find it here. viee sS MURDOCK SHOE CO., ' Asst. Cashier : SOUTH SIDE SQUARE. ESTABLISHED 1835. John C. Dunbar RETAIL DRUGGIST. Specialties-Trusses, Shoulder Braces. Perfumes. Toilet Articles, Etc., Etc. SOUTH MAIN STREET. I S Livery, 115=117=119 North First Street, Wallie Robinson, Proprietor. IPoem. When first I struck this Monmouth town All dressed in my best hand-me-down, My ma, she came along-, you know, To stay with me a night or so. When I ' d planned with one of the boys To room with him and share his joys, Ma got awfully scared for me. Fie! What did she do but break that tie. A letter just received from pa Served right then to help my ma. When ma was gone, I missed her so I just sat down and cried you know. And then I said, a lawyer I ' d be — That ' s why it ' s all work, no play for me. At home I had my way, was a pet, I don ' t find it that way here you bet. The boys dispute my word, tease me much: While back at them I can ' t even touch. They say my heels still kick.up behind, Since to this fact I am not blind With smothered sobs and tears held back, It ' s not my fault, I cry Gee whack ' Then I get mad as mad can be. And stay that way a day or three. In social ways I ' m super fine, Twice I ' ve taken a girl to dine. But talk of sporty men, I ' m it, The time will come, I ' ll make a hit. I read the daily like a fiend That I may bet on the best team. On Pollock ' s wheel I ' m cracker jack, While other boys think it a quack. I ' m just as wise as Solomon About all things men think upon. Further knowledge of this Ego Can be obtained where shown below. H. Fire Department, 608 E. Broadway STUDENTS Insist that your Fruit and Veg= etables come from N. A. SCOTT, Commission Merchant, Lowest prices for the best quali= ty. Special to Clubs. N. A. Scott, East First Avenue. Next Gazette Office. Monmouth, 111. HaLyes ©. Eastman Sanitary Plumbing Steam and Hot Water Heating a. Specialty Ga.s Fittings a.nd Fixtures  - 71(71 E SELL Fern Leaf and Bitter   Sweet Chocolates. Home-made and fancy candies; fruits and icecreams, fruit ices and sherbets. Ghe Ca.ndy Kitchen, H. L. Speakman, Prop. South First Street. Monmouth, Illinois The Student ' s Berber Shop J. N. COX Under Second National Bank Try our Dandruff Cure Monmouth, Illinois Pantitorium We clean and press your pants. A Month ' s Membership Costs You $1.00, then you will be a Neat Dresser. We Shine Shoes Tresham Pollock SOUTH MAIN STREET National Bank of Monmouth CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $335,000 -OFF1CKKS- -DIRECTOKS- G. S. Tubbs Ivory Quimby Wm. Firoved G. E. Miller E. C. Linn W. K. Stewart H. L. Jewell W. C. Tubbs W. Harrison Frantz Robt. Porter Patronage of students especially solicited. Will cash your drafts and receive your de- posits, however small. S. J. KOBLER The Pioneer Meat Market KOBLER SON Wholesale and Retail Dealers in MEATS 104 South Main Street Both Telephones 54 IDv patbwas IReservefc. A lonely path through a dismal wood, With willows where once the laurels stood Their branches arching overhead, Lies gloomy, spectral, black and dread. The roses are gone and my feet are torn By the cruel wound of many a thorn. The path slopes downward and far below Comes the sound of waters dark and slow. fiJaynR iTWAVfrat Tft-tM Oy £ 1893. 1903. I BIJOU d SHORT ORDER RESTAURANT. M OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. 104 Market Place. M. W. Dredge, Prop. STUDENTS, CALL AT CamnVs For Your Class Pins and Watch Work. 100 South Main Street. Woelber the Shoemaker. Under Wright Graham, Fine Repairing Done. East Side Square. P. J. IWIG, The best place for Up-to-Date Shoes at always the Lowest Prices. 109 South Main Street, MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS. ..Fresh Cut Flowers.. Always on hand. Designs for Funerals a Specialty. Palms and Ferns for Dec- orating. THOMAS HEWITT, FLORIST, Store East Broadway. Phone 88, House 89. R. E. WHITE, UNDERTAKER. Largest Furniture Dealer in the City. SOUTH MAIN STREET. How dark the wood is! O God, I fear, I dread the forest stern and drear. Be near me when those waters wild Close o ' er the form of thy poor child. But just beyond, though the way seem long, Is light and laughter, jest and song, And all I love and long for stand Safe in my Father ' s mighty hand. —Nelson Hall.  fr ri - ra4 r? yfr? ty Rohi son ' s Star Livery 200-206 North Main Street. First Class Single and Double Rigs of All Styles; also Good Carriages for Party and Theatre Calls. Both Phones Ho. 20. Open Day and Night. 3 IReall .... Could you ask for anything prettier in When Homer nods, or Alexander weeps, Xantippe smiles, or Virtue haply creeps Into the pages of Boccaccio, Some fool will shout, Aha! I told you so. B graver. Now I la} 7 me down to rest, At my lessons I ' ve done my best: If I die before I wake, I won ' t have any exams to take. Photography Plates at home, Films abroad. Premos take both with equal facility. Find out why. Rochester Optical Co. ROCHESTER, N. Y. N. E. COR, SO, m - n Stein=Bloch Kuppenheimer ' s SUITS AND OVERCOATS OTTO FOWLER, are worn by the Retail Dealer in Heats, B I S m h 8 ? 1 Stud f nts Sold here by us only. Oysters and Poultry Newest things in furnish- ings at all times. 205 East Broadway, Both Phones. Agents for Knox Hats. Go to Hodgens ' Restaurant for your Ice Cream and Soft Drinks. Maple City Steam Laundry Work Satisfactorily Done. Monmouth, Illinois, South Main Street. ii ' irT w ' rTrTr ' ' s ' i ' - T ' r ' S ' r r ' ' v- jsi jii c j c i i i i J DEDICATION THOMAS C. M ' CRACKEN, Junior representative in the Faculty, Assistant Pro- fessor in the high chair of X. Y. Z., Q. E. D., and P. D. Q., we humbly and reverently consecrate this page as a mark of honor and affection due such an august person. (He is a dangerous man. He hath a lean and hungry look. He thinks too much.) J. R. Eighme Son LIVERY BOARDING STABLE Up-to-Date Rigs of All Kinds East Side North Main r TT ' w ' r rw ' r r r r ' r ' }rTr ' rT rir ' THE ALLEGHENY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY igh. The building is new and one of the most complete in the conntry. Rooms single or in suite. For information respecting courses of study, gymnasium, scholarships, financial assist- ance, etc., see catalogue, which will be sent on application to PROF. D. A. MXLENAHAN. Allegheny, Pa. 0©O® REWARD! ? . The. Ti cul rvd Severe of r onr ou1ri College — the Senior, Sophomore r.o, Treshniftn Classes — +he tiVizens of IHonnicuJh Offer SlOOo for 4he arrest of Hue (allowing. -■ S f ( 1 PEACOCK, BARNES , C A nPSELl, REES, f ™ ., w«„rfb Coll, leg e . REVIEW PRINTING CO., PRINTERS.