New Mexico State University - Swastika Yearbook (Las Cruces, NM)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1909 volume:

) .r 1 SWASTIKA . 1 V ) I. r M 1-: TiiKi:!-: 1 i)()$) . .M Mi:« HAM AI. ' T . ACICK I I.TIIJAI. ( M.I .I.f ; | :. ,Vi: Mi: |( t m FROM TIM- rHKf « OF rilK ltH MNC; .mi K.NAl. I ' l )ll.|Xtll.-V 0 || AN i.iii .,.1 1 K.ii r. vr VII VT« • • Jnipi (0liurr iltUrr fflffrthrr Icb by Ihr mneihrratinn iif our grnrral abmiraltun fnr iimt as a mait. nr nf a frt n fibt;I naiiirh thrnugli haily rnntart initb i|nu nn thr fnntbali firlh an in tbr nartiius BtiihriU artiinttrs nf tbr ;iasl ra . utr frrl that thrrr ib no mir In ml nin utr rail mnrr fittinnlji hrftiratr tbts luilnmp nf tbr uiaatika Eftttnrs. Afisistants an Assurtatpa Edward Redding Editor-in-Chief S. Egbert Merrill Literary Editor Claude P. Henry Business Manager Paul Mayer Assistant Business Manager T. V. Skaggs Art Editor Bert Kays Picture Manager John Edmund Powers Assistant Picture Manager Jesse E. Mundell Cornelius Henry Lois Friend Herbert Alleman J. L. Pritchard Gordon Goebel Stuart K. Baker ASSOCIATE EDITORS Henry McCowen Leonard 1 homas Oiaf Windsor Sylvia Anderson Faye Thomas Inez Buvens Roland Harwell Olive Parks Audie Crist Rolla Russell Henry Hail Helen Hoagland Artie MacDougal J rn m. y Now THAT our book is finished we can spend a few minutes in silent meditation. We have tried throughout to give a true picture of student life as it really is at our College, and to alter as little as possible the work handed in, so that the book might be repre- sentative of the students, not of one man. We are conscious that in the books of the two preceding years we have had excellent standards set for us to follow. Of these we may have fallen short in some respects. If so, we crave your indulgence : but we can confidently assert that we have tried to do our best. Without further words, then, we beg to present to you Qlhr Oltfirii Holumr af tl)r luaHttka iBnarii nf Hrgrnts nf (Unllrgp R. E. McBride, President Las Cruces, 1911 Vincent May, Secretary and Treasurer Las Cruces, 1912 J. M. Webster Hiilsboro. 1909 Hiram Hadley Mes.lla Park, 1910 George Arnot Albuquerque, 1913 ADVISORY MEMBERS Hon. George Curry, Governor of New Mexico Santa Fe Hon. J. E. Clark, Territorial Sup ' t of Public Instruction Santa Fe (Offirrrs nf Aiiininisitratiiin Winfred Ernest Garrison President of the College Luther Foster Director cf Experiment Station John Dabney Tinsley Vice-Director of Experiment Station John Oliver Miller Registrar of College Caroline W. Daniels Dean of Women viNiui:i i:u.Ni; iT ; Ai{i{i « N DR. GARRISON, our President, has been with us since the middle of last July. A young man he is still, and yet his life has been crowded with opportunities and responsi- bilities which few older men have enjoyed. His record through them all has been greatly to his credit. It is a distinction we enjoy — that of having the youngest College President in New Mexico, one who stands so high in the opinion of educational men and so high in the esteem and confidence of public men throughout the Territory. Being born in St. Louis, October 1, 1874, a western influence has always been with him and has aided him in adapting his work to western conditions. For about two years he lived in England. Upon his return to this country he finished his grade and high school work m Boston and St. Louis, graduating troiii ilie High School of the latter city. From there he entered Eureka College and graduated in 1892. Two years more and he received his degree from Yale in 1894. On October 1, 1897, he was awarded his Doctor ' s degree at Chicago University and an ap- pointment as an i.nstructor in History in the same institution. The following year he held a Professorship in Butler College, after which several years were spent in newspa[ er work in St. Louis. In 1904 he was called to be President of Butler College. It was here that he achieved success as an educator and as an execu- tive. It was during his administration that Butler College came to the front, increased its enrollment, and ranked well with the colleges of its class in the east. The work attending this achieve- ment was too much of a tax upon his strength. Fearing a complete breakdown, his governing board granted him a two years ' leave of absence. Soon after his arrival in Santa Fe he became identified with the High School as Principal. It was not long before his wcrk as an educator attracted notice and within a year he was elected President of the New Mexico Normal University at East Las Vegas. He had barely served his first year there when he was offered the Presidency of the New Mexico Agricultural Col- , lege, which he accepted. He took charge of the work on July I 3, 1908. During the period when President Garrison was engage f in newspaper work, he made several trips abroad. One was a bicycle tour through Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. i Two other wheeling trips were made, — one through Scotland. Eng- ' . land, and Wales; the other through Germany. Switzerland, and France. These tours are given in his book Wheeling Through j Europe . A Laplander living on the most northern road in Eu- ' rope met President Garrison coming down from the Arctic coast one day and traded him out of his wheel, giving him in exchange a suit of furs. President Garrison is a ready writer and has written much. As i a fluent speaker he first made our acquaintance two years ago at i Commencement time. Since he has been here he has grasped thoroughly the situation and the aims of the College. With him i as leader the future looks exceedingly bright. ®I|f 3Farulti| nnh ilnatrurtnrs Arrnr ing to ippartmrnts AGRICULTURE Luther Foster, M. S. A., Director of Ex- periment Station and Dean of Agriculture. H. H. Simpson. B. S., Assistant. W. G. Hummel, B. S., Assistant. HORTICULTURE Fabian Garcia, B. S., Professor. Jesse E. Mundell, B. S. A., Assistant MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Archibald Bruce Sage, B. S., Professor. W. F. Schaphorst, B. S., Assistant Professor. J. J. Gneb, B. S., Assistant. IRRIGATION ENGINEERING Burton P. Fleming, B. S., Professor. Jay Stoneking, B. S., Assistant. HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS Margaret H. Haggart, B. S., Professor. Florence J. Foster, B. S., Associate Professor. MATHEMATICS Clarence T. Hagerty, B. S., Professor. J. R. Burkey, C. E., Assistant. BIOLOGY AND GEOLOGY E. O. Wooton, B. S., Professor. Paul C. Standley, B. S., Assistant. CHEMISTRY Raleigh Frederick Hare, B. S., Professor. Singleton Reynolds Mitchell, B. S., Assistant. A. P. Bjerregaard, Assistant. PHYSICS John Dabney Tinsley, B. S., Professor. Frank Stockton. B. S., Assistant. Wilbur L. Powers. B. S. A.. Assistant. COMMERCE G. Eugene Lain, M. A., Principal. J. O. Miller, B. S., Assistant. John A. Anderson, Assistant. SPANISH AND LATIN Merritt Lorraine Hoblit, A. B.. Professor. ENGLISH AND HISTORY John R. Macarthur, Ph. D.. Professor. Carolme W. Daniels. Associate Professor. Lucy M. Lewis. A. B.. Assistant. Ray M. Wilcox, Assistant. PREPARATORY P. E. McClenahan, Ph. B.. Principal. Ruth A. Gottlieb, M. D., Assistant. .Annie R. Moss, Assistant. THE LIBRARY Lucy M. Lewis, A. B., Librarian. Josephine Morton, A. B., Assistant to the Librarian. MUSIC .Arthur Watkins. L. T. S. C, Director. Lute Foster, B. S.. Instructor in Piano. OTHER OFFICERS Ethel Maclver, Housekeeper of Women ' s Hall. Etta Green. College Stenographer. Elizabeth Oliver. Station Stenographer. P Bflfef i l , III II III EM B ?W0V ii Hitiimi E IP .;: ■ r ■ • - , , ■ ■ ■■liti iistj fwt iKitwaw - . ■ - _ -. -. i-wiaeil WITHIN THE PAST YEAR, or since the last Swastika was published, many things have taken place which have materially changed the appearance of the College grounds and the personnel of the Faculty. Soon after the passage of the Bond Issue which gave the College additional funds for the erection of new buildings, the Board of Regents began the work of making the best use of the money; and, as results show, most efficiently. Three buildings have been erected: the central portion of the Administration Building, which contams the library, assembly hall — also used for gymnasium purposes — the Domestic Science Department, and the Administration offices. The Board of Regents at a recent meeting named this building Hadley Hail, in honor of Professor Hiram Hadley. It is rightly named and rightly deserved, for away back in 1889 Professor Hadley could have been seen tramping around through the thick and thorny mesquite with axe in hand cutting his way through it to locate the boundaries of the present College Grounds. For several years (Thr (rnllprlp served as the first President: and but for a year or two only has he been separated from the College, and then only bodily and not m spirit. Ptlirr trip How the old Klondikers who first assembled in the small building around the one small table, and the later Klon- ' no iifii;ttl ' t dikers of the seven or eight tables and the many two-room houses, would be lost in the new and comfortable Boys ' Dormitory now standing a little to the rear and to the left of Science Hall. The Agricultural Building which gracefully stands west of the Engineering Building gives to that department a home of its own. One night they dreamed of such a home and on waking found the reality staring them in the face; the Agriculturalists are now in clover. With the recent moving of offices, libraries, with the tearing out of partitions and the moving of the Preps, up from below, the old Assembly Hall and its memories have vanished. About the middle of July, Dr. W. E. Garrison, but recently elected President of the College, took charge: and he has had the supervision of the final completion and acceptance of the new buildings, the removing of many of the old landmarks, and the erection of the new buildings made necessary. More about him and his work will appear elsewhere in this number. The Young Men ' s Christian Association Building which was started during last year was completed and made ready for occupancy by the opening of the College year. It has been the center of student social life, especially among the boys. The growth of the College has been steady and consistent. Although the total enrollment this year will not be so high, the al- tendancce is considered an increase over last year. The work offered in the lowest class in the Preparatory Department last year is not given now, the College having raised the entrance requi rement one year. This class usually had a registration of about fifty, which, if added to the present enrollment, would make the total somewhat ahead of any previous year. Throughout the Territory the College is becoming mere widely known and the work it is doing is more clearly understood and ap- preciated. In fact, the College at the present has a right to be called THE educational institution of New Mexico. The College work is gradually growing and expanding. The attention the Faculty is giving to secondary education is providing a place in the institution for the student who has only a few years for school, as well as for the student who wishes to get all the information a College of this kind can give along lines of study offered by Colleges of Agriculture and Mechanic arts. mwu pttuir QIlaBfl (0ffirpra President Herbert Negley Alleman First Vice-President Herbert Clyde Stewart Second Vice-President Armando R. Uranga Secretary Lois Manzanita Friend Treasurer Jacob Leroy Pritchard COLORS Old Gold and Black MOTTO Labor et Honor. HERBERT NEGLEY ALLEMAN (Cap). Born at Knoxville. Tennessee, Apnl 12. 1886. Knoxville Public and Private Schools. Paimore College, Chihuahua, Mexico. ' QS- ' Q?. New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, 01 - ' 09. President of Junior Preparatory Class; Freshman Class ; Sophomore Class, and Senior Class. Athletic Association; Manager of Football, ' 08- ' 09; Vice-President. ' 09. Young Men ' s Christian Association; Sec ' y. ' Oe- ' O?; Vice-Pres., ' 07- ' 08; Pres.. OS- ' Og. Minerva Literary Society; President, ' 06; Vice-President, ' 07. Columbian Literary Society, ' 06- ' 07. Lincoln Literary Society; Vice-President, ' 02; President. ' 03. Dramatic Club, ■05- ' 08. V. C. ' Oe- ' OS. Impromptu Debating Club. ' 07. Agricultural Club. ' 05- ' 06. Engineering Association. ' 06- ' 08. Saint James Boys ' Choir. ' 04- ' 08. Indian Club; President. ' 08- ' 09. V. Q. S. v., ' 04- ' 05. Battalion of Cadets, ' 02- ' 0 Taka Pita Pi, •06- ' 07. Student Body Secretary, ' 07- ' 08. Sub-Freshman Times, Editor, ' 05. New Mexico Collegicm ; Assistant Business Round-Up Reporter, ' 07. Swastika; Assistant Business Manager, ' 07: Manager. ' 07- ' 08; Staff. ' 09. Football. Second Team. ' 04- ' 06. Track Team, ' 06- ' 08. Taraxicum Twitters in My Turn Next . Chorus Boy in Pinafore ; Chorus Boy in Mikado . Annabelle Appleblossom in Just One Girl . Heck in Up in the Brush . Mechanical Engineering Course. Subject of Thesis: The Investigation of Some Building Materials Adapted to .New Mexico. ' Corporal ; Sergeant ; Lieutenant ; Captain ; Adjutant, and Major. Student Representative for Round-Up, ■08- ' 09. Manager, ' 06- ' 07. HERBERT CLYDE STEWART (Manager). Born at New Florence, Missouri, January 21, 1 887. Public Schools, Mesilla, New Mexico. Public Schools, Las Cruces, New Mexico. New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, ' 01-09. Senior Class, Vice-President. Minerva Literary Society, ' 06- ' 09 ; President, ' 08. Agricultural Club, ' 05- ' 09 ; President and Vice-President, 08. Athletic Association, ' 07- ' 09; Vice-President, ' 08. Student Body, Vice-President, ' 08. Battalion of Cadets, ' 02- ' 07; Corporal, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. Swastika, Associate Editor, ' 07- ' 08. Round-Up Reporter, ' 07- ' 08; Manager, ■08- ' 09. Prince of Morocco in Merchant of Venice . Young Men ' s Christian Association, ' 06- ' 09. Agricultural Course. Subject of Thesis: Poultry Experiments. LOIS MANZANITA FRIEND. (Ach! Louie). Born at Kansas City, Missouri, May 17. 1887. Loretto Academy, Las Cruces, New Mexico. ' 90- ' 04. New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, ' 04- ' 09. Junior Class, President. Senior Class, Secretary. Young Women ' s Christian Association, ' 07- ' 09. Tau Alpha Sorority, ' 05- ' 06. Student Body, Secretary, ' 08- ' 09. Swastika Staff, ' 07- ' 08. Leading Lady in A Proposal Under Difficulties (never given). Leader of Orchestra in Princess Ju Ju . Domestic Science Course. Subject of Thesis: The Planning and Interior Decoration of a House. VICTOR C. KAYS. (Coach). Born at Magnolia, Illinois, January 24, 1882. Henry High School, Henry, Illinois, ' 99. DeKalb State Normal, DeKalb, Illinois, •99- 02. Athletic Association, Football; Full Back. ' 99- ' 0l ; Captain, ' 99. Basketball, ' 00- ' 02 ; Captain, ' 02. Baseball, ' 00- ' 02 ; Captain. ' 00- ' 02. Township High School, Savannah, Illinois: Teacher of Biology, ' 03- ' 04. University of Illinois, ' 05. Football: Half and End, ' 05. Basketball: Forward, ' 06: Captain, ' 06. New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, ' 08- ' 09. Athletic Association, ' 08- ' 09. Young Men ' s Christian Association, ' 08- ' 09. Agricultural Club, ' 08- ' 09: President. Round-Up, Athletic Reporter, ' 08- ' 09. Basketball Coach, ' 08- ' 09. Agricultural Course. Subject of Thesis, B. S. : Angora Goat Industry in New Mexico. Subject of Thesis, M. S. : Pot Experiments in Fertilizers for Adobe Soils. JACOB LEROY PRITCHARD (Speck). Born at Maysville, Missouri, April 3. 1885. DeKalb County Public Schools; Fairport High School; Gem City Business College, Quincy, Illinois, ' 03- ' 04; Missouri Wesleyan College, Cameron, Missouri, ' 04- ' 05. Football Letter Man, ' 04. Excelsior Literary Society, ' 03- ' 04. New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Ob- ' CQ. Senior Class Treasurer. Athletic Association, ' 06- ' 09. Young Men ' s Christian Association, ' 06- ' 09; Treasurer, ■08- ' 09. Minerva Literary Society, ' 06- ' 07; Vice-President. Columbian Literary Society; Secretary. Vice-President and President. OJ- ' OQ. Dramatic Club. ' 06- ' 08; Master of Properties, ' 08. Chorus Boy in Just One Girl . Si in Up in the Brush . In She Stoops to Conquer and Queen Esther . Samt James Boys ' Choir. ' 06- ' 09. Indian Club. ' 08. Missouri Club. ' 06- ' 07. Impromptu Debating Club, ' 06- ' 07. Student Body; President, ' 08- ' 09. Engineering Association, ' 06- ' 07. Intercollegiate Debating Team, ' 09. College Weekly; Organization Editor, ' 06- ' 07. Swastika; Editor-in-Chief, ' 07- ' 08; Staff, 09. Round-Up; Editor-in-Chief, ' 08- ' 09. General Science Course. Subject of Thesis: A Study in the Art of Punctuation. ' AUGUST PHILIP BJERREGAARD. (Sabio). Born in Dredericia, Denmark. August 23, 1869. Came to Brooklyn. New York. 1873. Public Schools of Brooklyn. Studied chemistry at the laboratory of Dwight ' s Baking Soda Factory of New York City. 1884 to 1887. College of the City of New York. ' 88 to ' 91, Chemical Course. Here he stood at the top of his class for all three years, and took medals for proficiency in Natural History. Logic. Latin, and Greek. Technological chemist in the production of pig iron, aniline dyes, and varnish. He has also made improvements in the latter and had them patented. He also made an improvement in the manufacture of Portland cement which was patented in 1907. Rancher in the Mesilla Valley in the Spring of ' 08. Assistant in Chemistry in the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Me- chanic Arts, ' 08-09. General Science Course. Subject of Thesis: A Research on the Utilization of Cactus Fruits. ( ANDIDATKS FOR THK M. S. DKCiUKK SINGLETON REYNOLDS MITCHELL. M. S. Mr. Mitchell was born June 1 4, 1 880, at LaFayette, Indiana. His first appearance m school was made m 1888 when he entered the grade schools of LaFayette, and later was graduated frcm the High School in ' 99. After finishing his High School work, he entered Purdue University, taking a B. S. degree in Chemistry in 1 902. Upon his graduation, he accepted the posi- tion of assistant, and later chief chemist with the Schwartzschild and Sulzberger Packmg Company, of Kansas City, Missouri. He worked there until 1903, when he was advanced to chief chemist of the Kansas City. Chicago, and New York branches, with headquarters at Chicago. In 1 904 he became chief chemist of the G. H. Hammond Packing Company of Chicago, which position he held until 1905, when he became instructor in chemistry and assistant Expen- ment Station Chemist at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of New Mexico. Upon assuming his duties here at the College he at once became inter- ested in student activities, chief among which were the Young Men ' s Christian Asscciation, athletics, dramatic work, literary, and choral work. He has led Bible Classes for the Young Men ' s Christian Association, and at present is chairman of its athletic committee. In athletics, he was captain of the Faculty football team and has coached the girls in basketball for two seasons, turning out a winning team each time. He has taken part in the operas such as Mika- do , Pinafore , Just One Girl . Up in the Brush . and in such plays as Romeo and Juliet and in the Saint James Beys ' Concert . He was on the editorial staff of the ' 07 and ' 08 Swastika. Subject of Thesis; Efficiency of the Cuprous Oxide Method for Sugar Determination. Showing some Factors which Influence Variation. Especially with Reference to the Tuna. WILBUR LEWIS POWERS. M. S. Born March 5, 1887, at Tiskilwa, Illinois. He attended the Tiskilwa public schools and later was graduated from the High School there in 1903. While in the High School he was a member of the Northern Illinois Interscholastic Debating Team. In 1 904 he went to the University of Illinois and studied Agriculture until 1906. At the University he was closely connected with the literary work in the societies. He was a member of the Intersociety Declamatory Contest of 1 906. and alter- nate in the Illinois-Indiana debate of 1905. In 1907 he came to the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, entering the Senior year, and was graduated from the Agricultural Course with the class of 1 908. Since he has been here he has taken part in Student activities, such as the Agri- cultural Club, of which he was President; the Young Men ' s Christian Asso- ciation, and the Columbian Literary Society. The subject of his Thesis is, A Study of Factors Influencing the Conservation of Soil Moisture. CLASS COLORS Delft Blue and Cream. :1MES Fraker- OFFICERS Arthur Fraker President Stuart K. Baker Vice-President Ruth Oliver Secretary Walter Ames Treasurer Edward Redding Sergeant-at-Arms PIONEERS Ames, Baker. Redding, Young T H K .1 I ' N I t) K S A Comedy in Two Scenes. Dramatis Personae — Tlie members of the Junior Class. Time — Fall of 1908. Any day at noon. Scene — The English Class Room — Class President Fraker in the chair. SCENE ONE Baker — CLASS .MOTTO ' Labor Vincit Omnia. Hurry up, fellows! Let ' s get busy, and have this meeting over with. Redding- — Well, we can ' t do any business with only half the class here. Send Ed down to see if he can find any of them. (Exit Ed.) Fraker — This is a very important meeting, and those fellows should have made an effort to gel here. Young — By the way, our dear little Ruth is among those not present. Carlos — I saw her in the hall talking to Olaf Windsor just a few min- utes ago. Goebe! — While we are waiting, let ' s have a song by our honored presi- dent. (Door opens. Ed enters, closely followed by Miss Ruth Oliver.) Redding — Mr. President, I have here one of our worthy members whom I found searching for a spark of live-light in a measly Fresh- man ' s eye. What shall we do with her? Baker— I move that she be forced to pay up her class dues. Young — I second the motion. I think that she has committed a very grievous crime for which she should not only be forced to pay her class dues, but also be doomed to Dorm chuck for the rest of the year. Fraker — Meeting please come to order. I think we have had enough of this nonsense. Let ' s get down to business. Have we a quorum here? Redding — Yes, we have Baker, Ruth, Donald, Carlos, Goebel, Kays, Fraker. and Boone. Ames left for Cruces about five minutes before the time for the meeting. Enriquez probably did not know there was going to be a meeting. Eede doesn ' t count. He never comes. Romero — I think Enriquez knows. Kays — Mr. President — Fraker — The purpose of this meeting was to discuss the matter of having a class picnic. I think we had better have some discussion. Young — Mr. President, I move that we have — Redding — Hold on, Mr. ' oung, let ' s not go quite so fast. That also reminds me that our secretary has not read the minutes of last meeting. Miss Oliver — I am sorry, but I was in such a hurry to get here that I forgot to bring the book. (General laughter.) (Bell rings for classes.) Kays — For heaven ' s sake, if we continue at the present rate, we will never get anything done. Let ' s all get here on time next time. Goebel — We ' ll not have any of them here next time. This class has about as much class spirit as the ' 08 class. Fraker — The meeting will adjourn and meet at the usual time in this room tomorrow. (Exeunt class members through a mob of Sophomores who have been crowding around the door. ) SCENE TWO (Next Day, Same Time, Same Place, Members of Class file in one by one.) Young — (standing on a chair, gesticulating furiously). Let ' s give the College yell, fellows, we ' re all here except Eede. Baker— I have always said that this is the best class in College. Look ! Ames and I are both here ! ! Fraker — (from chair). Meeting will please come to order. 1 think we all know the purpose of this meeting. It is nearing winter now, and if we want to have a picnic, we will have to hurry. Redding — Who is it that is so anxious to have a picnic? Some of us fellows won ' t have the time to spare for such nonsense. Miss Oliver — I don ' t see why the rest of us can ' t have one. We aren ' t so busy. Romero — Where is the money coming from? Ames — Our treasury is pretty low, so I guess each member will have to b e assessed Boone — Before we make any definite decision, let ' s see how many are in favor of having a picnic. Fraker — All those in favor, please stand. (Everybody arises but Ames, Boone, Reddmg, and Romero.) Young — Get up, Carlos! We can find ou a lady partner. My friend here, Mr. Baker, will lend you his sweetheart. Goebel — I know the reason old Ed doesn ' t want to go; — he ' s afraid he can ' t get any one to go with him. Redding — Too true, old horse. Fraker — Now, look here, fellows, the majority of the class wants to go, why can ' t you give in, and not hold the whole bunch back? We don ' t want to have it unless everybody will go. Kays- — Oh Shucks! Let ' s have one anyway! I ' m anxious to go on a moonlight ride, so that I can steal old Floyd ' s girl. Boone — Yes, you big scrub, you are always on the lookout for some fun. Redding — Don ' t let this little bunch of us keep you from having your picnic. Boone and I simply haven ' t the time. I am willing to contribute my share toward paying the expenses, but I can ' t get off from work to go. Ames— I live so far away that I can ' t help much in arranging thmgs, so I will stay at home and help my mother. Miss Oliver — I think it is just awful not to have a picnic once in a while. I think each member ought to invite one person. Goebel — Ha ! She wants to take me. Baker — Don ' t you believe it! She wants to take old Windsor. Fraker — Don ' t get into the clouds loo soon. Let ' s settle this matter. Are we going to have it? Young — I move that we have the picnic, and that a committee be ap- pointed to arrange for wagons, and one to prepare the best part of all (the grub). Miss Oliver — I second the motion ; but I think that someone who lives in Cruces should look out for the refreshments. (The motion is carried and the committees app ointed. Enter Eede.) Eede — What ' s up now? What are you trying to do? Fraker — We can ' t take time to tell you all about it now, if you can ' t take sufficient interest to attend a meetmg once in a while. II there ' s no more business, we will adjourn. Young — Let ' s have it Friday night. Baker— Aw ! Let ' s have it Saturday night. Miss Oliver — No. on Wednesday night the moon is full. Fraker — This is a pretty mess we ' re in. If we can ' t agree right now, 1 won ' t have anything more to do with it. Eede— You fellows can ' t get ahead of me. I won ' t go to your darned picnic. (A great discussion arises. Finally everyone leaves hurriedly to meet again at a later date to reconsider the matter.) Kays Say! When will this picnic be? OFFICERS George Quesenberry President Paul W. Mayer Vice-President Bertha Mayer Secretary-Treasurer PIONEERS Campbell. Powers, Stewart. Quesenberry. CI_ASS COLORS Orange and Royal Blue. Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Fresh. Naught Seven! We ' ll be Seniors, Nineteen ' leven! CLASS YELLS CLASS POET John Edmund Powers CLASS MOTTO Aut vincere aut mori. Hickelty. Hackelty, Freshmen ' 07. Pride of the Faculty, Seniors 11. Juf 4B | - H ki. J Hi V B B 1 K«j« w Til i Hb B I OPitnlatinna from liakrapparr fur t[}t uphnnuirr (Elaafl George R. Quesenberry Why ! man, he does bestride the narrow world. Like a Colossus. — Julius Caesar. Paul W. Mayer Diana ' s lip is nol more smooth and lubious. ' — Trvelfth Night. Bertha Mayer To be slow in words is a woman ' s only virtue. — Two Centlemen of Verona. Leonard Thomas Out, hyperbolical Rend! Talkest thou nothing but of ladies? — Twelfth Night. Rupert L. Stewart For aught that I could ever read. Could ever hear by tale or history. The course of true love never did run smooth. — Midsummer Night ' s Dream. Henry C. McCowen Not yet old enough for a man, nor young enough for a boy; as a squash before it is a peas-cod, or a codling when ' tis almost an apple. — Txvelfttt Night. Ivander Maclver She sat like patience on a monument Smiling at grief. — Twelfth Nighl. Sewall Egbert Merrill Thou hast as much hair on thy chin as Dobbin my fill horse has on his tail. — Merchant of Venice. Walter Mann I am not fat enough to perform the function well. Nor lean enough to be ihciight a good student. — Twelfth Night. Percy C. Fitzgerald For such as I am all true lovers are, Unstaid and skittish in all motions. — Twelfth Night. Feme Reeves WTio is ' t can read a woman? — C])mheline. William E. Campbell Let me have men about me that are fat! Sleek headed men, and such as sleep o ' nights. — Julius Caesar. Raye Hines There was never yet fair woman but she made mouths in a lass ! — Xing Lear. John Edmund Powers I am a great eater of btef, and I believe that does harm to my wits. — Twelfth Nighl. P nrm 8 n|ilinnuirr (Illn0fi As Freshmen quite bold ue began our hard strife. Just thirty in number, brim-full of young life; But College expenses aren ' t only a dream. And the Sophomore number ' s reduced to fourteen. We ' ll keep up our courage, and you ' ll plainly see That hottest Juniors we ' ll be that e ' er struck the A. C. : We ' ll plow through exams, of temptations steer clear. Till we ' re safely landed in our Senior year. — y. £. P. OFFICERS King Olaf Windsor . President Harold Leslie Herrmann . . . Andrew Fritz Pattison Secretary-T reasurer . Vice-President CLASS MOTTO E Paucis Multum. CLASS COLORS Old Gold and Purple. CLASS YELL Nineteen-twelve ! Hurrah ! Hurrah ! Hoorah ! Hoorah ! Freshmen ! Freshmen ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! THE adding of another year to the college course resulted in diminishing the numbers of the Freshman class. Although several began the work at the commencement of the year, only four were left to complete it. The class has the satisfac- tion of knowing that there are many proverbs to encourage fhem m their reduced condition, such as, Good things go in small bulk , Quality, not quantity, counts , and the like. The class feels that, though small, it has the material to make good. and it is going to try and realize the motto which it has chosen. King Olaf Windsor — He was born in Santa Fe nineteen years ago. After attending Grammar and High School in the capital, he entered this college in the fall of 1907. He is taking the Mechanical Engineering course. John Kenneth Haggart — From Topeka, Kansas, he came to the Mesilla Valley two years ago, at the age of seventeen. His preparatory education was received in the Topeka schools, and he is studying Engineering. The class roll is as follows: Andrew Fritz Pattison — He is a Colorado man, born m Sapris in 1891. In Colorado he received his primary education and came to us last fall to learn the mysteries of Agriculture. Harold Leslie Herrmann — Finos Altos, New Mexico, claims him as one of her sons, although his parents are at present residing at Black Warrior, Arizona. He has been here for three years now, having entered the Mechanical Engineering course in September. 1 906. sTi :x( K ;r Ai iu :us ' assc k iatk )n OFFICERS Philip Dessauer President Harold Dunn Vice-President Sylvia Anderson Secretary Alice Sheppard Treasurer Prof. Lain Critic CLASS MOTTO If you don ' t get what you like, like wiiat you get. CLASS COLORS Orange and Black. CLASS YELL We ' re It, you bet, you bet ! Have we quit? Not yet, not yet! We ' re the hooks For we master the crooks. And we are THE STENOGRAPHERS! ! Sidney Kirkpatrick (Busy Booster) Luis Corral (Remington Runner) Oscar Wilson (Fearless Fighter) Charles Noyer (Rapid Writer) Thomas Pattison (Terrible Talker) Harold Dunn (Bright Baby) Pearl Mayberry (Particular Person) Mrs. Deemer (Hosnitable Hostess) Alice Sheppard (Industrious Individual) Helen Horton (Capital Catcher ) Sylvia Anderson ( ' Nawful .Nuisance) Faye Thomas (Dimple Darling) Cornelius Henry (Critical Creature) Philip Dessauer (Poetical Problem) Professor Lain (Tireless Teacher). FATHER TIME has added another leaf to the already long calendar of successful years in the N. M. A. C. ' s history of Stenography. Nineteen hundred and nine finds the Stenographers ' Association of New Mexico, in and about the College especially, stronger and better than ever. The bi-monthly meetings of the Association were held regularly, and afforded an opportunity for the members to exhibit their various talents, and many excellent readings on current topics, and the like, were given and discussed. Philip Dessauer was elected president at the beginning of the school year, and JpJlJjnftllthll wisely and worthily wielded the weighty scepter over the heads of his benign subjcts. 1 he most notable social event given by the Stenographers ' Association was the very enjoyable re- ception in honor of the first team football men, early in the year, at the home of Mrs. Deemer. The class of ' 09, after the first exams, numbered fourteen (a case of the survival of the fittest — not wishing to appear egotistical, you understand), and under the very able leadership of their careful shepherd. Professor Lain, who effectively used his crook (which, by the way. turned out to be an 1-hook, ) the Stenographers of ' 09 progressed rapidly. Owing to ill health, Cornelius Henry, the popular class president, was compelled to leave for his home in Mississippi in Feb- ruary, the vacancy left by his departure being filled by the vice-president, Sidney Kirkpatrick. After the completion of the new Administration building, the Stenography Department was transferred to more desirable quarters, the shorthand room now being in what was formerly the President ' s office, while the typewriters hold sway In the old Registrar ' s office. olltr i partm ut nf Mixbu THE work of the Music department comes under three heads: vocal, piano, and orchestra. Mr. Arthur Watkins, who has charge of the Music department and teaches the vocal work, is a man well qualified for what he has to do. Mr. Wat- kins, who is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music and Tonic Sol Fa College of London, has held the position of Instructor of Music in the University of West Virginia, and has won fame in his home town, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as musical director and singer. He has a very pleasing mellow baritone voice. As an instructor as well as a singer, Mr. Watkins has shown great ability. Instead of forcing the voices of his pupils, as some teachers do, he developes them gradually, a process which though slow seems to be more sound and sure. The result of his teaching is best shown by the high character of work that is being done by his pupils. A glance over the following program, which was rendered in McFie Hall on the night of December 5th, 1908, under the auspices of the Music department, will confirm this statement : R ) C; 14 A M 1 . Solo — The Message Schnecker MR. WATKINS. Accompanist, Miss Ray Hines. 2. Solos — (a) I Am Spring Parker (b) Waitmg Millard MISS NINA DA 1S. 3. Duet Selected MR. AND MRS. WATKINS. 4. Solos — (a) I Cannot Help But Loving Thee. . . .Brown (b) AX ' hisper and I Shall Hear Piccoiomini MISS EDITH BURKE. 5. Frio — Juanita Norton MISSES NINA DAVIS, EDITH BURKE, MARY KIRWAN. 6. Solos — (a) Heave, Ho! Statham (b) The Longshoreman Chesham MR. WATKINS. 7. Berceuse . Papillon « MISS LUTE FOSTER. 8. Solos — (a) While the Nightingale Sang Parker (b) Still As the Night Bohm MISS MARY KIRWAN. 9. Double Quartet and Obligato Solo ( from Gaul ' s Holy City) (a) List the Cherubic Host. (b) I Heard the Voice of Harpers. MR. WATKINS AND CHORAL SOCIETY. At the close of the above program a meeting of all those interested in musical work was held, with the result that a Choral Society was organized in the College. The object of this society is to give those interested along musical lines those advan- tages which are afforded by such an organization. At present the Choral Society is working upon an oratorio, The Holy City , which is a very beautiful, but difficult, composition by Alfred Gaul, an English crganist. The Society will probably give The Holy City some time during Commencement Week. Miss Lute Foster, who is instructor in piano music, graduated from both the College and Musical departments of this insti- tution. After leaving here she pursued an advanced course in music at Logan, Utah, and took a teacher ' s course at Manhattan. Kansas. She is an accomplished piano player, and as an instructor is held in high esteem by everyone. The pupils in her department are progressing rapidly, and at the present are doing most creditable work. A very enjoyable and interesting piano recital was rendered by the piano pupils in Hadley Hall on February 20th. The program was as follows : R ; R A M . Menueti in Es-dur Mozart ANNA SCHINDLER, LENA BOYD. SUSAN WELTMER, LOIS BLATTLER. 2. Valse L. Streabbog MABEL HAUSER. FREDERIC GARRISON, MISS FOSTER. 3. (a) Cradle Song Hannah Smith (b) Behind the Sleighbells Frances E. Terry MABEL HAUSER. 4. Le Secret, inlermezzo L. Gantier BERTHA MAYER. OLI E PARKS, ANNA SCHINDLER. 5. Polonaise in A flat Mildenberg LOIS BLATTLER. 6. Grateful Tasks Gurtett FREDERIC GARRISON, MISS FOSTER. 7. Dance d ' Etoiles Ch. Godard LENA BOYD. 8. Festival March Franc. Behr SUSAN WELTMER, MARY KIRWAN, LENA BOYD. 9. Serenade in A major G. Pierne ANNA SCHINDLER, MISS FOSTER. 10. Kleiner Festmarsch Edwin Schultz LENA BOYD. ANNA SCHINDLER, LOIS BLATTLER, BERTHA MAYER. The course of Music as given by the College, although of a high order, covers as broad a field as now seems possible with the facilities; and it is hoped that now, since the completion of the new auditorium, which affords a fine place for musical recitals, the College will broaden the work along this line. The addition of a grand piano and pipe organ in Hadley Hall, things that we surely may reasonably expect in the not too distant future, would be a great stimulus to the work, and would enable the students to hear performers and performances thai cannot be expected at present. Dunng the latter part of the year the Collegs Orchestra, now m the second year of its existence, has shown great improve- ment in the quality of its work. The orchestra practices on Monday and Friday afternoons under the direction of Mr. Watkins, and is able to play for any entertainment at a moment ' s notice. As yet the organization has not made many public appearances outside of playing for two or three literary society programs, but will probably be heard at larger functions during the latter part of this year and during Commencement Week. Theie are several smaller orchestras at the College which were organized for the purpose of furnishing music for entertain- ments and dances for w+iich the regular College orchestra was too large. The most noteworthy of these smaller orchestras are the Y. M. C. A. Orchestra and the Merry Widow Orchestra . The Y. M. C. A. Orchestra which fumi ed the niiisi« for the Nigger Minstrel show given by the Y. M. C. A. and which also furnishes music for all Sunday meetings, is doing hitr work under the direction of Professor Macarthur. It is composed of the following members: H. Dunn, piano; E. Talavera and R. Harrison, violins; Professor Lain, Clarinet; Percy FitzGerald. cornet; Walter Mann, trombone; and Jefl Harrison. drums. The Merry Widow Orchestra which consists of six members, most of whom also belong to the College orchestra, was organized during the 6rst part of the second semester. Its purpose is to furnish a high class of music for the College dance?; and at the present lime it has the distinction of being one of the best dance orchestras in ihis part of the Territory. MiCMitKRs OK I ' m-: )i.i.i; ;i-; i4 iii: ' rw.v Arthur Watkins Director. yiolins E. Talavera Faye Thomas R. Harrison Piano P. Given Basi Drums R. Harwell J. Harrison Cornets Trombones P. FitzGerald E. Merrill H. Lindauer W. Mann Clarinet Alto E. Lain R. Coats OFFICERS Archie Poe President Olive Parks Vice-President Olive Ricketson Secretary and Treasurer CLASS COLORS Purple and Cold. CLASS MOTTO Consequitur Quodcumque Petit. CLASS YELL Senior Prep ! Senior Prep ! Bah-a-a-ah ! ! ! Bah-a-a!! Bah-a-a!!! Pff! Pff!! Pft!!! Haw! Hee! Haw! Hee!! Haw!!! Senior Prep ! Senior Prep ! ! Bah-a-a ! ! ! You see us on the page there? Good looking bunch, eh? No? Well, that ' s queer! Most of us thought we were. Is it a rogues ' gallery? do you ask? Well, yes! But perhaps better said, a gallery of rogues. To stop more silly questions I ' ll explain. On the eve of Saturday, December the first, those individuals pictured on the opposite page, known as the Senior Preps, had a most memorable class meetmg. The stirrmg question before this group was to this effect: Resolved; That it is to the interest of the class as a whole, as well as for the edification of its individual members, to attend in a body the Shakes- perian play to be given in Hadley Hall tomorrow night. The debate which ensued gave ample opportunity for a brilliant display of oratory which ended only after President Poe had smashed the rostrum with his graceful right hand and demanded that Mr. Quesenberry let Mr. Lyon up from under that chair to a more becoming position. Mr. Lyon was the only one who had debated negatively, and now being honorably defeated by Mr. Quesenberry, the resolution was immediately carried. We adjourned to meet in Hadley Hall on the following evening to see The Merchant of Venice . Miss Becher was the first to arrive. Great was her consternation upon discovering that the doors were not yet open and that she would be obliged to remain outside for some thirty minutes. Despite this fact the rest were greeted by her usual dimpled smile, and the cheerful statement. My! Isn t this gooey? , when we came up the steps at 7:45. We were seated in the front row of the balcony nearest ttie ceiling, chosen because of its elaborate decorations. Mr. Poe in a good fatherly manner, cautioned all to maintain as much silence as their respective sexes would admit of. At this Miss Mitchell succumbed to an attack of the giggles which soon ended when Mr. Forwood remarked that such a display well suited a child of her age. All leaned eagerly over the railing during the first act, and the silence from above was only broken by a prodigious sigh from Miss Parks, heaved in sympathy for Bassanio, after whicr. Mr. Quesenberry remarked that it was hard fcr a sport like that to be stranded. Nothing more was said until the end of the act when Miss Hoagland whistled for the peanut boy and treated the crowd generously. Mr. Mitchell, much to our astonishment and incredulity, laughed uproariously as the Prince of Morocco expressed his disap- pointment upon opening his casket in Act III. Miss Ricketson was shocked and fcr a moment thought of leaving, but was prevailed upon to stay by Mr. Given who had retained his composure with much difficulty. Mr. Lyon and Mr. Adair entered into a lengthy argument over the probability of the narrative in Act III. They were civilly requested by an usher to keep still or leave. Mr. Lyon agreed to do the former. At the climax both Miss Buvens and Miss Blattler screamed when Shylock whetted his knife upon his boot. Miss Beecher had recourse to her handkerchief, while Mr. Poe, who sat beside her, maintained a calm dignity. All then breathed freely until the closing scene, where Mr. Harwell interrupted the quarrel between Gratiano and Nerissa with repeated shouts of Bravo ! All thought the manager very unkind when he announced, staring hard at the front row of the gallery, that no more party tickets should be sold to classes. When the curtain fell for the last time, none of the class realized that it was the end of the play, but gave themselves up to animated conversation. It was only upon being overtaken by the darkness consequent upon the turning off of the lights that they realized that all was over, and they had to grope their way out o ' the then deserted building. tiLMiLt L kr. mT ' S ' THIRD vi:ar i ui:i vrat()rv OFFICERS John Longbottom President Rolla W. Russell Vice-President Lena Boyd Secretary and Treasurer CLASS IVIOTTO Honest and True the Whole Way Through. CLASS COLORS Alice Blue and White. CLASS YELL Third Year! Third Year!! Prep! Prep!! Seniors! Seniors! ! Step by Step! ! ! rep! Audie Crist Carmen Gilliam Nina Davis Mary Kiruan Lena Boyd l na Smith CLASS ROLL Rass Harrison John Longbottom John Blaine Rolla Russell U. I. L. Lane DeWitt McWilliams William Beckwilh Gray Anderson Norfleet Bone Earl Shields Robert Posey Sidney Howard Earl Kerr Caleb Chaplain Fred Gregg Burt Howell Harold Evans siK () N 1) vi:au 1 U 1 : 1 A U A T ( U V OFFICERS William Hall President Edwin Holt Vice-President Jeff Harrison Treasurer Onis Longbottom Secretary CLASS MOTTO CLASS COLORS ' Stick to it Now or Never. Pale Blue and Pink. CLASS YELL Wah! Hoo! Wah!! Siss! Boom!! Bah!!! Second Year! Second Year!! Rah ! Rah ! ! Rah ! ! ! CLASS POET Helen Hoagland. Roy Baker Arthur Brashearj Frank Berkey Stanley Brown Doris Brown James Bjerregaard Edith Burke Ethel Burke Ruth Brownlee Eulalio Chavez Verne r Clayton Harold Edwards Burton Fite Willie Ford Cora Ford CLASS ROLL Reymond Frenger Elmer Fullerton Rodney Gilliam Arthur Goldenberg Max Goldenberg Emma Goebel Hermann Lindauer Edwin Holt Helen Hoagland leff Harrison William Hall Mildred Hookland Pedro Larquier Dee Lee Oliver Lohman Miner Drury Fred Lemon Onis Longbottom Charles Elliott Joe Martin Chandler Melton Ella Pohl Ruby Redding Joe Romero Robert Sanders Jesse Sheppard Belle Scoggins Renaldo Talavera Leo oung C I. A S S 1 ) 10 M The Second Year Prep is a very fine class, In beauty they surely excel; Although in tests they seidcm pass. I think they do very well. There ' s Ruby, and Arthur. Roy. Emma, and Fred. Ethel. Rodney. Dee Lee. and Will Hali; And, would ycu believe me it oft has been said They never act silly at all. Belle, Edith, and Cora are good little dears; But Willie Ford. Cnis, and Helen All cause their kind teachers to shed bitter tears. With Hermann Lindauei there ' s no tellin ' . Frank, Reymond, and Chandler all play in the band. Which makes quite fine music, they say. While Doris, Ruth. Ella, and Mildred Hookland, Look on and make them feel gay. Oh! All the profs love them, lor they are so good, Edwin, Oliver, and James Bjerregaard; Every one studies just as he should — When the lessons are not very hard. Burton. Joe. Miner, and cute little Max, Harold. Morel, and Lloyd Russell. All have brains as sharp as new tacks; To keep up with them you must hustle. Renaldo. Elmer, and Arthur Brashears, Eulalio, Leo, and Jeff. Are very fine students, and. don ' t have your (ears. A good record by them will be left. Jesse, Joe Martin, and Stanley Brown, Pedro, and Bob, who ' s a tease. Oft you may see them while floating to town On our dusty New M exico breeze. Now, if you should meet any one of these scholars. Don ' t flatter him or he ' ll be vain. But just watch tiim and wait until he hollers. Then you ' ll wonder if he can be sane! — H. H. V I 1 S T V 1 : A 1 1 R1]1 ARATC UV Charles Walters Rose Walker Edward Woodson Philip Upton Myrtle Tinnon Ernesto Falaveia Leota Scoggins Marion Stoneking Royce Sampson OFFICERS Sidney Goddard President Frederick Kuester Vice-President Mae Ricketson Secretary and Treasurer CLASS Mono CLASS COLORS ' Upward and Onward. Indigo Blue and Pink. CLASS VELl. First Prep! Rah! Rah!! First Prep ! Rah ! Rah ! ! Hoo-rah ! Hoo-rah ! ! Prep! Prep! Prep!! Ralph Sampson Mae Ricketson Carlos Roble Juanita Rogers Edmund Krausc Jesse Isaacks Mabel Hager Henry Hal! William Howell CLASS ROLL Sidney Goddard Henry Goldenberg William Frizzell Fornia Freeman Irwin Foster Walter Forwood Fred Kuester Francis Lowell Locke Marion Ellwocd Miguel Navaiez Lida Mitchell Jessie Mandell George Morefio Pedro Martinez Maggie Longbotlom Edward Lester Cubia Clayton Sarah Dossey Arthur Danos Fred Quesenberry Don Pack Wilfred Parker J. O. Nabours Stanley Llewellyn Ben Coe Louie Larson Grace Berkey Constance Becher Roy Boat Richard Buvens Ricardo Apodaca Herminio Aragon Armanda Aguayo OFFICF.RS Artie McDougal President D. C. Nations Vice-President Oscar Lohman Secretary W. Poe Treasurer MOTTO Green but Growing COLORS Bahy Pink and Gosling Yellow (LASS YELL •Special Class! Special Class! Rah! Rah! Rah! Quite a Mass! Lots of Gas! Rah! Rah! Rah! Not a Lass! In Our Class! Siss! Boom! Bah! Special Class! Special Class! Rah! Rah! Rah! ■ 1. s= 1 1 1 W L. i iluv -- ' mfm. fty-r fs 2 JBm Pffi T r It. 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Cailiis 1311 Well IiK ' lin4 d Mis- 1 Rtiniaii I ' rne Molls Clam Rotund Small Well Short (Jood Short Perpen- All there Reaehin r built tu iiinrli ■liievoils . (-.ivered J blue taehe Shell built propor- tlicular the (Ground pink tion Projeet- L« )iinali. Oscar l. ' .l Built likp Smulty ari-ek Pro- I-oiiK Hll pe Massive Thick Square All rings Padded Plump Fat in-; I ' sually in his pipe with ; sawdust minent Meeds One miss- ing bupeb to And soon the air M.I),.iii.-ai. Arlif US Kiily- Plump Sinilint? Tenipti ' tr Laii{r ' in;r Puddiiii. ' Cube Chubby .in arm Well (iood for Manly Never L iielj- Suhslanlial i P..1.V race around it covered holding turns it Valii-iiK. l . ( ' . 1711 Giant Sironc Stiiut Means Deler- Oval Pl.iiiily Affec- stretch towards Cruees Ox-like Sledge Wide Like Even Bent ,One e iminp business inined visible tionate One hammer San clow after c)Hut P. .p. V. 141 Loos White Feisty Ferret Sky blue Broad fa re(l ehi -keii sharp Pro- minent Has none higher than other Windmill ' like Square Trianffu lar IJireuIar 1 A verse In Semi- Not much to eiroular speak uf -iiiitli. ClilTord U.5 DroniiinfF 1 Weak Kind .Skinny but lonp Sad Limj; Pointing down- wards Long Ganity Stoop ed Hang down Bent Sway 1 com pan y U f oppo site sex Ticklish iReaeh feet 1 1 THE Military departmenl found itself crippled at the beginning of the school year by the loss of its former commandant. Colonel Eaton A. Edwards, who resigned last spring and is now residing in Washington, D. C. The colonel ' s work in building up the department was in every way most satisfactorily done; and he left with a well-established reputation. A Military Ball was given as a farewell to the Colonel and Mrs. Edwards in the late spring, and it was well attended by the faculty and students. During this school year no one has been secured to replace Colonel Edwards. At the beginning of the session the cadets felt especially badly about this, for an invitation had been received by them to attend the Irrigation Congress at Albuquerque. It seemed as though it would be impossible to accept, since there was no one at our head to put us in prcper condition to go. As the time was short, it was either a case of going as we were or remaining at home. It was decided by the President and the officers to accept the invitation. With Major Fraker at their head, the officers set apart to prepare such men as were capable of taking part in the event. Two companies were formed of about fifty each, commanded by Captain Harwell and Captain McWilliams. With the aid of Captain Wilkinson of Mesilla, who was obliging enough to come from time to lime to aid us, these were put in fairly good shape in the course of three weeks. Lieutenant Taylor also came up for one day from Fort Bliss. The announcement that we should compete with the cadets of the N. M. M. I. fur- nished great stimulus to cur men, for in order to make a good appearance beside them, something more than ordinary drilling must be expected. ■mn r aIa rt COffims. 19DB-19n9 ]Vlajor Arthur F. Fraker Battalion Quartermaster and Acting Adjutant Donald Young Chief Musician John E. Powers Sergeant of the Band ' Egbert Merrill Sergeant Major Edwin Holt COMPANY a Captain ' i° G. Longbottom First Lieutenant Ro a Russell Seccnd Lieutenant Henry McCowen COMPANY b Captain f oberl Roberts First Lieutenant W. H. Beckwith Second Lieutenant R- L. Stewart COMPANY C Captain Roland Harwell First Lieutenant Edwin Lyon Second Lieutenant Archie Poe COMPANY d Captain W. E. Campbell First Lieutenant W. S. Howard Second Lieutenant William Hall ON FRIDA ' evening, September 25th, two special cars arrived at the station, and were inspected by the cadets in general from all points in view, that is from fences, house-tops, flag-posts, mountains, and so forth. These inspections revealed everything favor- able except those things of minor importance such as the necessity of having to stay awake at night because of the lack of a place lo sleep, of having to hang orderlies on hat-hooks because of a lack o; standing room, and of having to stand guard over President Gar- rison, because of the lack of a cell to enclose him, — for go with us he would. But as I mentioned before, practically everything was favor- able to a pleasant trip. To our utmost astonishment and joy. the long icokcd-for uniforms arrived just ten hours before time to leave. (We hadn ' t expected them until our return.) After a hasty distribution of there precious garments, we retired to lunch, 7Tl . TT i t ' ' li ' ' i ' 35 followed by a parade in the afternoon attended by people of all denominations except Mohammedans, Vi iK J ' i yP,Q OP Sunday are not allowed to look upon anything green. We departed that night amid the tears and affectionate embraces of the members of the faculty and of the young ladies of the institution. Sad reflections on the fate of this goodly host ensued, while the brave, gallant young soldiers were speedily drawn over miles of cold steel, and through miles of cold atmos- phere which penetrated every crevice of their vertebrae. Martial strains arrested our attention the next morning at six. I say our attention, for none had dared presume to sleep for fear of being trampled down. We descended to the platform and made our way to a hastily constructed barn where we were fed generously and were dismissed only after everything had disappeared from the table. — thanks to cur kind host. Our next move was to Camp Curry where we spent the rest of the morning resting comfortably on our imaginations, while awaiting the arrival of a regiment from Colorado who were to furnish us with tents. I he afternoon was spent in pitching these and in meditation upon such topics as, What ' s Agnes doing now, I wonder , and I wonder, oh! I wonder, if Miss Daniels misses me! Nothing of note happened until upon the second day when we we-e ordered to p:irlicipate in a parade with all other military organiza- lions. This consisted in marching all over the territory included by the city of Albuquerque and all small towns within a radius of fifteen miles. This parade ended by our being penned in the race course at the Fair Grounds, and being exhibited at the reduced price of twenty- five cents. I should be unappreciative should I not mention that we in turn were allowed to behold an exhibition of an inferior species, namely, a horse race between cow-punchers and Indians, for the still further reduced price of fifteen cents. We were then allowed to return to camp. For two days we were allowed the pleasure of roaming at large between the hours of nine-fifty to ten-ten, one-fifteen to one twenty- five, six thirty-five to seven-twenty, which afforded ample time to spend our money and incidentally see the sights. During the remaining time most of the cadets roamed around camp with that feeling so peculiar to young people who leave home for the first time. Our fellow- cadets of the N. M. M. I. were astonished by the announcement of our intention of entering the appointed competitive drill between themselves and us. In this drill we fared less badly than we had dared to hope; and although we lost fairly, we are none the less proud of the work we did, for certainly no drilling that we had done previously could be compared to this. Captain Roland Harvs ' ell drilled our company. An evening was spent in entertaining the Roswell cadets at a water-melon feed at which all ale equally well and shared equally in the good spirit. President Garrison addressed the assemblage. One more important event, and then home. The people representing the delegation from El Paso and the Mesilla Valley requested us to enter a parade with them. This was readily agreed to, and another goodly portion of shoe leather was devoted to the cause of irrigation. The breaking of camp and the final preparations having been made, we wearily turned our backs upon Camp Curry and plodded our way to the depot where, thanks to the generosity of President Garrison, we were given berths in a real sleeper with real soft beds to lie upon. Lie upon them we did, you may be sure, until the world had completed its task of revolving one-half time. Fortunately the tram was not late as usual, so we had broad daylight to greet our many friends, parents, . wives, and children as we descended from the train to the pavement around the depot. But, seriously, the benefits received from the trip repaid the institution a hundred times for any expense or trouble exf erienced. As for those slight inconveniences, why, man! they were great fun. We now drill better, manage the business of the department in a better manner, look neater in our uniforms, know more about watering lands, calves, or saucy young men, by a hundred p)er cent, than before, have more respect for the efforts of officers, and, m general have derived more benefit from the trip as far as anything pertaining to the military work is concerned, than we could have derived in any other known manner fcr the time spent. Let us hope for a chance of another such trip soon with the expectation of doing better and learning more. As the Swastika goes to press we are pleased to announce that the War Department has appointed Major Charles P. George to fill the vacancy left by Colonel Edwards. Major George is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis. He served in the Navy from 1876 to 1883 when he entered the Army. He was with the 19th Infantry at the storming of San Juan Hill, where he helped to lead the charge. Later he was in active service in the Philippines where he was wounded. He was retired only recently, and since then has had no detail charge. His coming is certainly welcome to the students and to the College at large. The Swastika wishes him success in his work among us. FDR the first time in its history the College can boast of having a good military band. I he germ started last year when several mem- bers of the orchestra who performed on brass instruments went down on the field and played for a few football games. After that they went to Mr. Watkins and said. Why can ' t we have a band? All we lack is instruments; we have the talent to play them. Mr. Watkins said he would do all that he could; but did not think that he could get the instruments that year. At a meeting of the Board of Regents last spring the proposition of having a band was advanced to them with the result that instruments were ordered later in the year. On account of the battalion ' s going to Albuquerque, the band was not organized until the latter part of October when it soon started in with hard, conscientious practice under the leadership of Mr. Watkins. The result was that within a month T t Til N ' ' appealed in battalion drill and made a very creditable showing. The band at present practices during drill hour on VL ' lH !!3clllll Mondays and Fridays and drills with the battalion on Wednesdays. There are a number of occasions other than that of drill upon which the band has made its appearance. For instance, before each football game last fall it went up to Las Cruces where it played to advertise ttie game; and also furnished music at each game. At the opening reception given to the Governor in the new Armory building at Las Cruces, the band played the Grand March and one or two of the dances, and made a very creditable showing for the College. Music has been secured for the Butt ' s Manual Drill, and the band plays every Wednesday for the battalion to go through the exercises. This is a great improvement over the former system of going through them by counting. The band is steadily improving, and thcugh many have left it since its organization, most of those that were really interested m music and could play their instruments, have remained, and it is hoped that by next year it will have developed to a point where it will be hard to excel. THE BAND AT PRESENT CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING: OFFICERS First Sergeant S. E. Merrill Chief Musician P. C. Fitzgerald MUSICIANS Corne - P. C. Fitzgerald H. Evans L. Thomas H. Lindauer R. Frenger Clarinets E. Lain E. Talavera C. Gorostieta Altos C. Melton F. Lemon A. Chacon F. Berkey Bass P. Martinez Drums J. Harrison A. Danos Trombones W. Mann S . E. Merrill R. Harrison (fium any (H (Olhr (fliilur (Enmpamj) I „ % OFFICERS Captain Roland Harwell Lieutenant Edwin Lyon First Sergeant Archie Poe Sergeant ' R. Quesenberry Sergeant Paul Given Brown C. Clayton Gonzales Martni Bone Diaz Goldenbeig, A. Mitchell Boat Elliott Howell Nabouis Candler Frizzell Kuester Prescolt Coe Goddard Kirkpatrick Stoneking Hjaaaaa i partmrntal (ChtbH. (frganijattnns nwh ArttittttJ B flCKICUITUI?aL A MONG the various institutions of the Territory the Agricul- tural College takes a leading place. In the College itself the same may be said of the Agricultural course. It has been said that a country is always measured by its agricultural resources ; and. as the Territory is now rapidly developing, and as the people are taking great interest in Agriculture, it is natural that they should look to the Agricultural College and its students to be leaders along this line. The department has just taken possession of its new building where it has at last a home lo call its own. I his building is situ- ated at the southwest corner of the campus, and is the first to strike the eye as one comes up the Pike . It contains a number of well-arranged rooms which when fully equipped will make it one of the most complete buildings of its kind in the Southwest. One room in the building will be given to the Agricultural Club and here it will hold its meetings, its social events, and will provide a meeting place for students between classes where they will have access to the leading Agricultural maga- zines and papers. The department offers a good course and has a strong set of instructors. Professor Foster, the head of the department and also director of the Experiment Station, is well known throughout the Southwest as an expert in his line. He is ably assisted by Mr. Simpson, in charge of the work in Animal Husbandry and Dairy- ing, and Mr. Hummel, in charge of the work in Agronomy. These gentlemen, though they have not been long in the Territory, have been here long enough to establish their reputation as two valuable instructors in Agriculture. The department of Horticulture has a worthy head in the person of Professor Garcia who has been with the College a number of years and needs no introduction. Mr. Mundell, a member of the class of 08, is his assistant, and fills his position well. Irrigation Engineering is under the direction of Professor Flem- ing, one of the most brilliant members of the faculty, and one whom the College fears it cannot long keep. The Agricultural Club has in its membership most of the in- structors and students who are connected with the Agricultural courses. It has for its object the discussion of scientific and tech- nical questions which are of interest to its members. The Club is now near the end cf ihe third year of its prosperous existence. It has made great p ' egress this year. Meetings arc now held every Friday night, and a gccd number turn out for the programs. At first the meetings were held in McFie Hall; but as soon as the Agricultural building was finished, the Club at once moved its headquarters there. Those who have attended the meetings have derived great benefit, especially of a practical nature, from them. It is here that the student learns many things not found in books, that he discusses the various forms and phases of Agriculture, and that he comes in close contact with fellcw students who are study- ing similar subjects. Not to be a member of this Club would surely mean the loss to the student of much that is of practical value, as well as of agreeable associations which will always be remembered with pleasure. A MONG the various courses offered by this institution The Engineering Course takes in all probab- ility the very first place. We must state that the outward appearance of the buildings is not what one would expect for such an important part of the college; but it is intended to have up-to-date ones in a year or so. The equipment is one of the finest in the Southwest, offering great oppor- tunities for any student wishing to pursue this kind of work. The instructors and students of this department formerly had an organization which used to be known as the Engineering Asso- ciation, but this year it is called Seminar . Of the student mem- bers, the following deserve mention : Herbert Alleman. or Cap , as he is termed, is the only Senior graduating from the Engineering course this year; and anyone to meet him would think that he was an adobe maker, when they observe the mud on his clothes, and notice those cute little Brick- eltes and mud beams drying in the sun. This, however, is going to be Cap ' s trade, because his thesis is on Modern Reinforced Adobe . Walter Ames has been going to this College about si. years ; and he deserves the credit of being looked upon with great admiration, on account of being very diligent and willing to offer his services in weighing the young ladies who come over expressly to see him. Baker is next in line. We all think Stuart is a handsome young man, because he would rather work with a white linen collar on, and act as boss , than eat. Howard Boone is an expert blacksmith, being able to wield the . ■ledge with great dexterity. His probable thesis will be the Effi- ciency Test of a Modern Air Compressor. Gordon Goebel, the bell mender, is the chief of the department of Engineering and wind mate of Grieb. He would rather talk than eat. If he keeps on studying hard, he will some day master electricity. Probable thesis: A Method of Converting Elec- tricity into Hot Air . We would like to make mention about the others taking Manual Training, Blackfmithing, Carpentry, and various other work, but owing to the space limit, are unable to do so. IN EVERY college there are a number of activities which circle around the department of English, some having a closer relation to its work, others one less close. Our college is no exception to this. In the past, the department has tried definitely to stimulate the literary, oratorical, debating, and dramatic interests of the school, and in some cases has been rewarded with gratifying results. In this connection, however, there was always felt to be a great need in the lack of systematic and competent instruction in public speaking and training in expression. How often has it been the case that some member of a literary society, iExUrfBHtfltl some representative of a graduating class, has come before the public to read a paper the material of which was excellent, while the delivery of it was execrable, and not only spoiled utterly the enjoyment of the contest, but even obscured the meaning for the hearer. A condition of things similar to this has resulted in the establish- ment of teachers of public speaking and expression in every good college in our land. The department of English felt that it was high time for the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Me- chanic Arts to be getting in line with the other institutions of its class, and urged upon the Board the appointment of an instructor in those branches. The board at once saw the desirability of such an appointment, and by the beginning of the first semester had secured the services of Mr. Ray M. Wilcox. Mr. Wilcox was for some years a student at Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, after which he w ' nt to the Columbia School of Oratory in Chicago. This institution enjoys an enviable and well earned reputation on account of the sanity and practical nature of its work, and the loftiness of its ideals. Mr. Wilcoji graduated from Columbia with high honors and came to us with excellent testimonials. He has not belied the reputation which preceded him, for he has given some excellent examples of proficiency in his art, and he has gone into the work with splendid spirit and enthusiasm. It is no easy matter to enter into a school where no instruction whatever in public speaking has been given and break the ground for the first time. We all know, too, that the ground in this part of the world is beset with thorns and rocks. The time allotted to the work is not great, and hence it would not be fair to expect results too soon ; but we may confidently say that already those pupils who are quick to grasp ideas and who have talent are showing an improvement that is most encouraging. Mr. Wilcox made his first public appearance before the College community on October I 6th in the following program : 1. Vocal Solo — Sing Me to Sleep Green MR. CORNELIUS HENRY. 2. (a) Pro and Con Anon (b) The Flowers ' Ball Ben King (c) Out to Old Aunt Mary ' s Riley (d) His Favorite Selected MR. WILCOX. 3. Vocal Duet— Oh! That We Two Were Maying! . . . Henschel MR. AND MRS. WOOTON. 4. (a) Love Me, Love My Dog K. H. Davis (b) Fin de Siecle Cook (c) An Old Sweetheart of Mine Riley MR. WILCOX. 5. Violin Solo — Intermezzo from Cavaleria Rusticana . . . Mascagni MR. ERNESTO TALASERA 6. (a) Scene from Brown of H arvard (b) Good-bye, God Bless You I ' ield MR. WELCOX. He was enthusiastically received, and since then has been asked to assist on various occasions. One of the features of the expression work is the production of plays. For the past five years the English department has main- tained as an adjunct a Dramatic Club, which, considermg the lack of definite or scientific work in expression, has secured very credita- ble results. Under its auspices were pro- iBrUtUiltir (Elub duced plays such as London Assur- ance , Facing the Music , Charley ' s Aunt . Scenes from Julius Caesar and Romeo and Juliet , She Stoops to Conquer , and The Merchant of Venice . 1 he introduction of regular work in expression into the department ren- dered the longer existence of the Dramatic Club unnecessary, and substituted for it something which will undoubtedly prove infinitely more satisfactory. Still, the fact that the Dramatic Club is a thing of the past will give a pang of regret to more than one who labored for its success, and who earned his or her laurels histronically as a member of it. There were seme good traditions established; there were some very good times enjoyed ; and there are some, probably, who feel that it was worth while. The memories of the High Priestess Anastasia who made her appearance annually to initiate new members, the oscillations of her nasal appendage, the veneration in which her sacred personage was held, and the intenlness with which her every movement was watched, will not fade readily from the memory of those who were privileged to gaze in awe upon her. We trust that far in the Orient whither she has withdrawn herself from us, she may once in a while think on her votaries, and that they may never forget the solemn vows they swore, and never reveal to a human soul the dread mysteries upon which they gazed on the solemn ini- tiation night. The farewell of the Dramatic Club was made in Shakespeare ' s Merchant of Venice , given on the 18th of April last year. For the past two years the policy of the club has been to attempt things that were really good, even at the risk of being thought presumptu- ously ambitious. The performance of She Stoops to Conquer met with such an enthusiastic reception that the members of the club felt that they might with propriety attempt something which had long been mentioned, although not above a whisper, namely, one of the Immortal Bard of Avon ' s plays. After a thorough discussion of the matter, and a careful review of the material available. The Merchant of Venice was decided upon. It took months of hard and earnest work before the cast felt ready to appear. It must be said for the actors that they gave themselves wholly and unreservedly to their work, and thus produced what must be pronounced unqualifiedly the greatest dramatic success in the history of the club. The setting of the play was most effective. Justin Weddell was fortunately secured to paint the principal scene, a view of the Rialto and the Grand Canal in Venice, enlarged from actual photographs, and this gave a really Iflf rrhant nf TJrnirr beautiful stage picture. Two other new sets of scenery were manufac- tured, and the old forest scene burnished up. The production made by all cdds the heaviest demands ever known in the college upon those in charge of the stage and scene shifting, and it is to their great credit that the time occupied by these numerous changes was reduced to a minimum, and that the audience did not weary at the wails. Those taking part were as follows: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE The Duke of Venice Dean Bloodgood The Prince of Morocco Herbert Stewart The Prince of Arragon Rex Gilliam Antonio Martin Kelley Bassanio Cornelius Henry Salanio btuart Baker Salarino Walter Ames Gratiano James Poe Lorenzo Henry McCowen Shylock John Andersen Tubal John Powers Launcelot Gobbo Frank Skidmore Old Gobbo James Steel Leonardo ' Edmund Tliompson Balthasar Rupert Stewart Portia Sophie McCowen Nerissa Maymie ' oast Jessica Vivian Redding To discuss the acting would be a somewhat difficult task, and any statements made must be considered relatively. The members of the club, although attempting ambitious roles, never took them- selves too seriously, nor did they consider themselves Irvings or Terrys. Still, so much of this performance was absolutely merit- orious that it seems well to mention some things. The heaviest demands naturally came upon those playing Shylock and Portia. Mr. Anderson ' s Shylock was a dignified and worthy presentation of the character. An excellent voice added to a capital make-up combined to produce a satisfactory result. In one or two of the heaviest scenes, esrecially that with Tubal, his work was admirable. Miss Sophia McCowen ' s Portia was excellently done. She possessed the physical requirements of beauty, and an excellent and musical voice, and was a complete revelation to her friends in her display of dramatic temperament. The range of feelings to be portrayed is so great in this character that it draws heavily upon the best actress. While Miss McCowen was most charming in the lighter scenes, stie undoubtedly handled the heavier ones, notably the third casket scene, with great ability and force. With train- ing, she should become a very effective performer. Mr. Henry rose to the very exacting requirements of Bassanio in splendid style. He gave an exceedingly idyllic treatment to the character, contributing to it a poetic grace which left a most pleas- ing impression. I he comedy of the play was well taken care of by James Poe, a blustering, blundering and good-natured Cratiano, who with Miss Yoast did some rollicking love scenes and formed capital foils to Portia and Bassanio. Frank Skidmore ' s work is difficult to characterize. Suffice it to say that it was original. All who know Frank Skidmore will divine the rest. James Steel ' s voice and laugh as old Gobbo will never be forgotten by those who heard it. His work was probably the most droll ever done in the club. Mr. Stewart and Mr. Gilliam looked and acted their parts in good style. Walter Ames and Stuart Baker made a handsome couple of Venetian gentlemen and spoke their lines well. Henry McCowen and Vivian Redding as the young lovers, formed a charming picture, and in the moonlight scene especially gave evidence of the long hours of practice which they had expended on their parts. Martin Kelley ' s Antonio was most satisfactory, and was acted with a quiet reserve that was most effective. Of the smaller parts, his probably scored ihe highest dramatically. John Powers as Tubal could not have been improved upon in looks, and did the little he had to do well. Stewart and Thompson looked picturesque, which was about ail that was required of them. The costumes, which came from the Theo Lieben Company, of Kansas City, were gorgeous and contributed with the scenery to produce a beautiful stage picture. Had the club had a stage such as is now found in Hadley Hall, the production might have been more effective; but it was generally voted, however, an unqualified success. As the Swastika goes to press, Mr. Wilcox ' s pupils are at work on a play entitled Tompkins ' Hired Man , to be given some time in April or May. The per- (Enntpktnii ' tpb M H formers were selected from the students in Expression showing the greatest talent or promise. It is being looked forward to with great interest. The following is the cast: TOMlMvI.NS;- IIIHKI) .M.V.N A Droina in Three Acts, b ) Effie W . Merriman DRAMATIS PERSONAE Mr. Asa Tompkins, A prosperous farmer who cannot tolerate deceit Archie Poe Dixey, The Hired Man — One of Nature ' s noblemen Walter Mann Jahn Remington, In love with Louise Roland Harwell Jerry, A country lad John Powers Louise, The daughter whom Mr. Tompkins believe to be his own Raye Hines Julia, The only child of Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins. . .Olive Parks Ruth, Niece of Mr. Tompkins, boarding at the Tompkins homestead Audie Crist Mrs. Sarah Tompkins, A woman with a secret that embitters her Ada Hoagland inti:rc ' )i.ij : ;iat1 ' : i)i:hati:i «s THE ability to debate well in public may be fairly considered one of the best all-round tests of a man ' s achieve- ments in the field of English. Not only does it require the development of the logical facu.ty, a thorcugh knowl- edge of the principles of Rhetoric, a grasp of the iSrbntittn language, but also mental alertness and agility. When a man can demonstrate satisfactorily that he is a good debater, his chances for success in public life are bright. For four or five years back the department of English has been striving, and with very dubicus, indeed we might say, with dis- couraging results, to stimulate the art of debate in the College literary societies. For some reason or an- other. Debating seems to be a plant that will not grow well in an and soil. Hence it was with great pleasure that the instructors in the department welcomed the suggestion which came from Mr. Crum of the University of New Mexico that his institution and ours should lock horns in an intercollegiate debate. We felt that in our re- spective institutions belter standards might be created and that we might be able to prove our ability to hold championships in another field than thai of athletics. I here was a course in debating being offered by the College: but the djp.-.rtment telt that it would not do to limit the selection of nr.embers of the team to that class, and hence decided to select those students who in iheiv general English and society work had shown peculiar fitness for such a position. As a result Messrs. Cornelius Henry, George Helde, and Justin Weddell were chosen to represent the College against the Varsity. The subject proposed by the Albuquercue men was that of Ship Subsidy, and the College chose the negative. After several weeks of hard and conscienticus work under the able training of Miss Daniels, the team left for Albuquerque to try their luck. I he debate was reported to have been an excellent one; and, greatly to our satisfaction, our representatives won. Mr. Henry, who opened the debate, had a most pleasing delivery. Mr. Helde exhibited admirable logical qualities, and his cool head enabled him to bring discomfeiture to the Varsity men lime and again. Mr. Weddell give an excellent exhibition of mental agility. With his subject thoroughly at hand at every point, he parried blow after blow of his opponents, until finally the laurels rested on the head of hi? Alma Mater. Mr. Crum, in speaking of the debate, said: The affirmative beat us by putting us on the defensive and keeping us there. It was training against tact, and tact won. The Varsity men had excellent speeches and were carefully trained, but seemed to be unable to break away from their set speeches. Our boys, on the other hand, with the exception of Mr. Henry in his opening speech, did not use in a single instance the set speeches which they had prepared. This prevented them, naturally, from showing as good form as they otherwise might have, but counted for very much more when it came to the debate itself. Shortly after the w ' inning of the Intercollegiate debate, a chal- lenge came to our Freshman Class to debate against a team chosen from the El Paso High School students. Although Miss Daniels had spent a tremendous amount of time and energy upon the former debate, still her interest in the art and her desire to stimulate it in our College were such that she agreed to coach a team to meet the El Paso High Sc hool. Rupert Stewart and Richard Elliott were chosen as cur representatives. The subject was. Resolved: That the Railroads in the United States should be owned and operated by the Government. It was held in El Paso at the High School; and, although our boys lost, it was a close contest, and our team acquitted itself with great credit. We were very glad to have our representatives get this valuable experience, especially when their defeat was an honorable one. Oratory is another art the popularity of which is well attested to in other institutions, but which does not seem to make an appeal to the students in the Mesilla Valley. More ' s the pity, too, for it is an excellent preparation for debate. Four years ago, as we have already stated, when the first oratorical contest was held by the Territorial Teachers ' Association, we had a (I rfltOrU representative in the person of Mr. Donald oung, who with an oration on Citizenship gained first place. The following year. Miss Daniels was able to awaken a fair degree of enthusiasm, and in consequence we had a local con- test in order to decide who should be our representative at the Ter- ritorial Contest. Mr. Lyiton Taylcr was chosen, and at Las Vegas he gained second place for the College. We seemed to be on the down grade, however, for the following year we were unable to send a single representative, — a cause for great humiliation on the part of the College. Last fall we seemed to bid fair to be again in as bad a condition. Several persons responded to the appeal for men to go into a local contest, but when it came to doing the work, they all with one consent began to make excuses. At the eleventh hour, however, Mr. Herbert Stewart, who had taken part in the contest of two years before, was prevailed upon to represent the College rather than allow the blot to rest upon it of being two years without a representative in the Territorial Contest. Mr. Stewart prepared an oration upon The Philippines ; and although he did not win one of the prizes, the department feels grateful to him for having done what he did. Beginning as late as he did. he had no opportunity to do his best. We trust sincerely that another year may see a reaction set in in this matter of oratory and debate, and that our student body may realize that there are few- better tests of mental caliber, and few better preparations for the best positions in the world outside than oratory and debate. As the Swastika was going to press, the second intercollegiate debate was held in Hadley Hall. The question was: Resolved, That a Constitutional Amendment should be adopted providing that United Slates Senators be elected by direct vote of the People. The Varsity upheld the Affirmative, and won the debate. The College was represented by Henry McCowen, J. L. Pritchard, and Donald Young. The team originally selected consisted of J. L. Pritchard, Waller Mann, and Donald ' oung. Un- fortunately, one week before the debate was scheduled, Mr. Mann was attacked by mumps, and Mr. McCowen took his place on short notice. The debate was a good one, however, and was well attended. We trust that the stimulus afforded by it may result in a widespread interest in the art among the students, and that another year may see us crowned again with the laurels of victory. Of the students representing the College, the following facts may be given. Mr. Pritchard is a student in the Senior year of the General Course. He has been actively identified with the literary interests of the student body for the past three years, having been editor of the Swastika last year, and holding the editorship of the Round-Up this year. Mr. Walter Mann is a new student, but came to us from the University of Minnesota where he has had excellent advantages in hearing good debates. Mr. Henry McCowen has already shown himself an exceptionally strong student, and the way in which he resp onded to the exceed- ingly hard task placed upon him, shows great possibilities. Mr. Donald Young is the orator of the College par excellence. His speech in the debate was the speech of the evening, and stirred the audience up to the greatest enthusiasm. We feel that even though we did lose the debate it has been a good thing for the student bodv to hear it. Better luck next time. n ' y4 r m HOI sKiioi.i) ECONOMIC S l i:i AUTMKXT OF HOT SKIIOI.l) IXONOMK S HERETOFORE the department of Household Economics has not had a home of its own, and so has had to m- fringe upon the hospitality of others. The cooking department, consisting of a laboratory, dining room, and kitchen, had been crowded mto one room of the chemistry department. This was not only an inconvenience to itself, but also a distrac- tion to students in the physical laboratory; for the pleasant odors escaping up stairs have often caused a class above to discuss what was being cocked below, instead of attending to the laws of motion. The sewing department, although occupying the stage in McFie Hall, did not enjoy the privileges of an all-star cast; nevertheless it reaped the nerve-racking benefits of the click-click of the type- writers running in opposition to the sounds issuing from the music room, both serving as a mild accompaniment to the soft love strains that would escape over the low partition from the main hall to the stage. We are glad to know that the department is enjoying all the comforts of home life. The office is something that has been needed, as it gives the teachers a place to attend to duties other than class work. The laboratory of the cooking department is well equipped. There is a model kitchen in connection with the dining room which is to be furnished with carefully selected Stransky ware. It is for the use of advanced students and for the prepara- tion of banquets and like functions. The arrangement of the din- ing room, cutting rocm, and sewing room is such that they may be made into one and used for receptions. Besides the cutting and sewing rooms, there is a fitting rocm, supplied with lockers, where garments and work may be kept. At the end of the year an exhibit is held; but last year, owing to the condilioQ of the old building, the department did not show the work of the students. In illustration of one phase of the work of the department. Miss Haggart gave a fireless-cooker demonstration on December 1 8, 1 908. After a lecture showing the advantage of the cooker and foods prepared by it, chocolate and wafers were served to the guests by the students of the cooking and sewing classes. The east room, although in connection with the departmsnt of Household Economics, is not a part of it. It is under the supervision of the Student Body and in charge of an ap- pointed committee of girls. Each girl acts as hostess for a week. It is her duty to extend the hospitality of the room and piovide magazines and flowers. The room is furnished with writingdesk, comfortable chairs, a lounge, and Navajo rugs. OUR LIBRARY , which we consider second to none in the Territory, both in the number of volumes, the character and working quality of its contents, had a humble beginning. Professor Hiram Hadley started It by buying the first lot of books as a nucleus. In 1 891 , these books numbered only a few hundred and were partly shelved in the northeast upstairs corner room now used by the English Department in the old Main Building. When Professor Francis E. Lester was employed, a part of his work was the care and management of the library. He was officially known as the Librarian until 1 900. For the first year or two he had active charge, but during later years the work was done by students under his supervision. The library did net remain long in the little room ; but was moved down to the main floor into the large room where it remained until a few months ago when it was moved into its present quarters. The Preparatory Department occupied this large rccm at the time; and when the library was moved into it, the Preps were sent down to the basement, or the infernal regions , as that part of the building was then called. There was no Registrar ' s office in those days, and the bookkeeper ' s desk and the stenographer ' s desk were placed behind the counter along with ail the books the library possessed. Outside of the counter, the rccm was given up to study tables and pigeon holes on the wall for text books. Professor Lester ' s active supervision ended on the arrival of Miss Charlotte A. Baker, who relates that for a considerable time she was exhibited to visitors as our trained librarian ; and it is told that she accused her predecessor of posting over his gate the following sign : KEEP OUT — Insurance Agents Acid Librarians; but he always plead not guilty to penciling the change in the original word and . The Librarian ' s duties in the early days of Miss Baker ' s time (1900) were something as follows: To ring the bell for the class periods (when she didn ' t forget) To handle mail for the neighborhood at demand To teach one class a day To sell pms, pens, pencils, etc. To handle free text books To answer all questions To catalogue the library and put it into perfecl condi- tion. As the library continued to grow, and it did so very rapidly, these extra duties were assigned to other persons. There is now a regular government postoffice on the grounds, and a book and sta- tionery store handy for all students. The library grew beyond the limits of the space behind the counter out into the study section. from there into the halls of the Science Hall, and on up into the attic of the same building. From these different quarters the library has been brought together and placed in the new library rooms in Hadly Hall. Miss Lucy M. Lewis, the present Librarian, effected this change most creditably; and has arranged the Library quarters most conveniently for those who desire to make use of it. The Library now contains over I 1 ,000 bound volumes and many pamphlets. All of these books have been carefully selected to suit the needs of the institution, as also have many scientific and industrial magazines which are received and placed on the reading tables for reference by the students. All of the newspapers of the Territory send their papers to the library table and several send an extra copy to be kept permanently on file. The Library is a regular Government depository, a fact which adds value to it as a working library. From time to time private gifts are made to it and these are always listed in the regular college catalogue. ■J - m. ,_ . ' . ATHmEMms ATIII.KTIC ASSOCIATION INCE the middle of February the Athletic Association has been under a new constitution The old one was so incomplete i.i miny respects that it would not fulfil the present needs of the Association. The most radical c ' langes made were, first, in the manner of voting; and. second, in the election of the General Manager from the Faculty. The latter will undoubt- edly prove a very wise move on the part of the Association. The Association is controlled by an Athletic Board composed of the President of the Association, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, General Manager, and Auditor, — the two last being members of the Faculty. There is an Advisory Board which consists of the Athletic Board. all team managers, the Athletic Committee of the Faculty, and two resident graduates. The office of this Advisory Board is the consideration of such matters a; shall be for the mutual benefit of the College and College athletics, and for the proper development of and harmony between each. OFFICERS OF THt ATHLETIC BOARD Bert Kays President Herbert Alleman Vice-President Olive Parks Secretary Olaf Windsor Treasurer J. O. Miller General Manager G. E. Lain Auditor TEAM MANAGERS Arthur Fraker Football Manager William Hall Baseball Manager Rolla Russell 1 rack Manager Leonard Thomas Basketball Manager FOOTBALL FOOTBALL this year has continued to hold the greatest athletic interest of the students. The season began with a remarkably blue outlook. Of last year ' s championship team only Fraker, King, Atkinson, and Carrera were in the Squad. All the famous backfielders, the two tackles, and an end, important cogs in that scoring machine, and most important of all, our Coach , were on the retired list. Some of the students looked at it despairingly, but those who understood did not. A coach was eagerly sought for — where was he to come from? Inquiries were made at the University of Colorado. No available man there. Finally some one said, Why not see what we have in our midst? They did, and Mr. Hummel, one of the College instructors, was sounded, and found to be well up on football and likewise willing to undertake the work. He immediately started the ball rolling, but his first difficulty was a large one. T here was to be a baseball tournament in Albuquerque during the Irrigation Congress and a team was to be sent from here. This took a large part of the football material as well as the interest of the whole student body. Only fifteen or twenty men were out, and they were either second team men of last year or raw recruits. After the baseball tournament things grew brighter — the old players came back and with them the interest of everyone. The first game played was a sad disappointment. The boys lost to El Paso by five points, the only ones made. 1 his, however, only served as a stimulus which was to make the second game another story. The School of Mines team was no match for our bunch , as the story might be read from the score, 62 to 5 ; but it was not as easy as it might appear. A week later Fort Bliss lost to our team after a hard battle. Ojr team was so successful in executing the forward pass and bucks that the soldiers were completely outdone. The second game with the School of Mines was an interesting one. The week before ihey had lost to the University by 30 to 0; we were to play the University the following Saturday for the Championship of New Mexico. Tliis was the only way we Arllnir I ' laUcr. ( ' ii| liiiii quite line- and had of comparing our relative strength — if we could beat the School of Mines more than 30 to we thought our chances for the Championship good. We did beat them, but by a score of 37 to 12. A number of our team went mto the game over-confident — it need not be explained what that does to a team — and some ol them learned a lesson. While in Sccorro several took bad cold. . much to our sorrow, for it lost us the Championship in the next game with the University. The score was 1 to 6. Unfortunately the back field to a man was in better condition for bed than for the biggest game of the season. Notwithstanding this our team outdid the University in every stage of the game ; but an unlucky play gave the visitors their much-needed touchdown, which, added to a drop kick made in the first half by Allen, gave them the game. The score at the end of the first naif stood 4 to in the University ' s favor. Within a few minutes after the beginning of the second half. Floyd, the College right half back, scored a touchdown; and three or four times the College carried the ball down dangerously near to the Varsity ' s goal line; but the weakened condition of the back field prevented their scoring. The Championship was lost ; but one more chance was left for our boys to regain their prestige ; and they did. The New Mexico Military Institute team came here for the final game on Thanksgiving Day. I he standing of the two teams with reference to the University team was very close, i he Military Institute had lost to the University by I 6 to 12; we by 1 to 6. From this it seemed that we had a small margin to the good. This game was the game of the season. Every one had recovered from his ailments of the preceding week and the team was in good working order. The visitors were apparently in like trim. The game began with ' .he College defending the north goal and a strong breeze blowing directly against them. In a few minutes an unfortunate punt was blocked and the Cadets scored a touch- down. The vantage changed new. Redding lock advantage of it, and on the kick-off sent the ball squarely over the goal posts. This took the wind out of the Cadets ' sails for a few minutes. During this period the College secured two safeties and then began scoring. The game was hard fought and every inch was earned by either side. Capt. Robinson of the Institute succeeded in mak- ing a pretty place kick from the twenty-yard, and during the latter part of the game the College was held for a safety . [his gave them a total score of 12 points to 37 for the College. By quoting a few remarks from the sidelines a better idea may be given in regard to the merits of the players themselves: Ihat fellow Kays is a wonder! Hew did he keep out of Stagg ' s reach. Say, Fatty, you ' re a wonder in the line. If an all-New Mexico team were chosen. Band, the Institute full back, would get some place on it. An Institute player to Redding, Old boy, you ought to be kicking for Yale — you ' re the best football player I ever saw. Carlisle tackles like old Shevlin ol ale. If it hadn ' t been fcr old Redding, we would have stood some show. Say, Fatty is pretty well matched! Did you notice that the College always makes bigger gains on King ' s side of the line. The Institute team deserves a great deal of credit for the show- ing they made, both in the game and elsewhere. Their coming to the College has undoubtedly cleared away all the old misunder- standings which would never have existed had the students of the two institutions had a chance to meet. Friendly relations now exist; and we hope that they will continue throughout all the annual contests we expect to have with them. On our only noteworthy trip — to Socorro — our boys — well ! It isn ' t necessary to say how they were treated. They all came back saying tnat they thought they would go to Socorro next year. Fine fellows there — and the people made us feel at home. )iJ.i ' X;i ' : i.iNi :-ii Hall and Carrera Left tnd King Left Tackle Atkinson Left Guard Howard Center Fraker, Skaggs, Jacobs Right Guard Gilliam Right Tackle Carlisle Right End Floyd, Haggart Quarter Floyd. Thomas Right Half Redding Full Back B- Kays Left Half SCORES OF SEASON 1st Game — College. 0; El Paso, 5. 2nd Game — College. 62; School cf Mines. 5. 3rd Game — College. 35; Fort Bliss, 0. 4th Game — College. 37; School of Mines. 10. 5th Game — College, 6; University, 10. 6th Game— College, 39; N. M. M. I., 12. Total — College. 179; Opponents. 42. T II i : S 1 : ( ' ) N 1 ) T K AM IT IS the second team that makes the first learn; and it is the sjcond team man, who is willing to play on the second team tor a season and sometimes more, that makes a place on the next year ' s team. Our second team this year deserves a great deal of credit for the valuable service it has rendered to the first team, not to mention anything else. At the outset there was an unusually large number of new men to break in; and only through the hard and steady labor of the coach, with the help of the second team, was so successful a first team turned out. The second team was composed mainly of new men ; Lyon. Windsor, and Adams being the only ones of the previous year ' s team. Only two games were played, and both were lost to the Ei Paso High School. The first game was lost by a score of I 8 to 6. The second was a much better game, as the boys had more time in which to perfect their plays. This circumstance undoubt- edly would have resulted in a victory for the College boys, had it not been for the short length of the game. This was on account of the train being late. El Paso scored quickly, but were going down under the steady work of the College men. Only a very few minutes more would have given us another score and a victory. The whole game did not last more than twenty-five minutes. The final score was 6 to 5. The line-up of the second team was as follows : Walter Adams Center Harry Lane Right Guard Egbert Merrill Rigl t Tackle Grant McGregor Right End Pedro Larquier Left Guard Renaldo Talavera Left Tackle Dee Lee Left End Olaf Windsor Quarter Ben Coe. W. Hall Left Half Ba:k Howard Boone Right Half Back Edwin Lyon. John Blaine Full Back C;iUI.S HASKKTHAI.I. Buvens, Capt. Smith Crist . GUARD Foster .CENTER Thomas . FORWARD Parks TO GIVE the history of a successful season in any sport is not always the easiest of tasks. If one loses, he is usually able to find ample excuses for his failure; but to be a winner and then to be able to tell just how it was done, is a diffi- cult task. The season of practice started for the Basketball Girls about the middle of October when the Manager received a number of communications from the U. of N. M., and S ilver City Normal School asking for games. The season advanced and the Normal School found itself unable to play us; and later the U. of N. M. absolutely refused to play the games which they had agreed to play. Thus a Territorial Championship comes to the College by default. The four games played by the girls were with the Mesa School of El Paso and the El Paso High School. On February 6, the ' Mesa School girls came to the local floor and were defeated, 25 to II. This game showed the College fans that they mig ' .it expect a successful season. The return game at El Paso was played in a wind and sand storm, and ended in a victory for the College girls; sccre 1 7 to 6. After ihe third game of the season which ended in a 27 to 6 victory for the College, the fans thought that they could see a straight run to ihe finish without a defeat. To close the season. El Paso High School came to the College floor, and in the closest and most exciting game of the year were defeated 1 7 to 1 4. So ended the Girls BasketbaU Season of ' 08 and ' 09 with four games won and none lost. In giving credit to the various players on a team playing und r Girls ' Rules, one is apt to praise the forwards too highly, since of necessity they are the ones who make the most of the points ; but in this case one is but just in saying that Miss Parks and Miss Crist are as good forwards as one meets in Girl ' s Basketball. To the steady consistent defense of the guards. Miss Buvens and Miss Foster, can be given much of the credit for our opportunities of point making. Cool-headed, quick in offense, and [jersistent in defense, these two players gave their opponents exceptionally few chances at the basket. The centers illustrate two distinct types of Basketball player; the one, quick, agile, decisive in thought and action and especially strong on defensive work; the other, slower in action, steady in offense and especially valuable to the team for her free goal throwing. Last, but not least in importance, come the substitutes. These are ihe people who help to work out this offense and defense; there are the ones who apparently without reward or recognition work throughout a whole season unknown to the specta- tor. But this season ' s substitute is next season ' s star . Why can not mere of the girls, and boys, too, for that matter, recognize this truih? What is worth having is worth working for; and an Emblem cbtained without effort is worthless. 1 he success of this year ' s team may be ascribed to three factors: the untiring efforts of Coach Mitchell ; the best of harm ony among the players; and, best of all, a spirit of stick-to-it- iveness which never knows defeat. Aside from the mere working out of plays and practice in the technique of the game. Coach Mitchell deserves much of the credit for the fine spirit prevailing on the team. For Mr. Mitchell ' s excellent work, the team and their supporters are very grateful. }■ or the coming year let us hope that there will be enough girls reporting for practice, so that we may have a second team ; that we may have games enough for both; and at the end of the season another CHAMPIONSHIP. 1U)VS ' 15ASIv1:T1$AI.I. THE Basketball season of ' 08- ' 09 was without a doubt, the best in the history of the College. The succerb of the team was due in a great measure to the work of the Coach and to the fine spirit which prevailed among the men on the team. The privilege of practicing and playing in the new Administration Build- ing, aided net a little in the turning out of a winning team. The great regret of the season was that the Varsity found itself unable to meet us, thus forfeiting the Territorial Championship. Cur season opened on December I 7th, when we met Ft. Bliss on their home grounds and defeated them, 73 to I 6. From Ft. Bliss the team entered Mexico, and at Colonial Juarez played three games. The first game against Juarez Academy was won by the Academy with a score of 25 to 15. This was the only game lost by the College during the season. Our next game against the Aca- demy was won by the score of 1 9 to 18. The College then met the Farmers of the same place and defeated them, 1 7 to 16. The next game was played on our heme grounds on January 16th, and again we won from Ft. Bliss, 57 to 16. On January 23rd. the F.l Paso Y. M. C. A. forfeited to the College. Score 2 to 0. On the same evening we met the El Paso High School team, and defeated them, 44 to 1 4. The El Paso High School then came to the College floor and lost by a score of 99 to 1 3. Our next game was with an El Paso team, one that represented the El Paso Y. M. C. A. earlier in the year. It was a fast game, the College winning, 46 to 19. The season closed with a victory over the Mormons from Juarez Academy, the score being 38 to 1 4. From the above data the College may claim a clear title to the Championship of the Terri- lorv and of the Central Southwest. Only five me n earned letters: Haggari, Kays, Thomas, Noyer, and Hall. Brattcn ' s leaving school when he did, took an emblem winner from the team, as he lacked but one game of his letter. Captain Haggart played throughou: every game of t ' le year. Being a small man, it was necessary that he depend on speed, accuracy and the finer shots for his baskets. Especially strong in his floor work, Haggart proved an exceptionally good running mate for Kays whose strong points were his goals when covered und?r the basket and his work in close quarters. To his strength in this department may be c-.ccrcdited the total of 203 out of 411 points made by the team. Thomas at cen- ter, was fair at the tap-off, but his strength lay in his defense and his passing on the field. His persistency and hard work won his place for him, and he will be a strong man in future College te ams. Hall, prob- ably the most versatile man on the team, was a good forward or a good guard. When he was on the floor as guard, his opponent had need to fear for his laurels, as in most games Hall threw more bas- kets than the lorward against whcm he played. His strong floor work added to his value and he was one of the three men who played throughout every game on the schedule. Noyer was the man who developed most during the season, and on his passing depended many of the College baskets. He was the man to whom the team always looked to care for the strongest goal thrower on the other side. Noyer with a little stronger offense will make an ex- ceptionally good player. His defense is par excellence now, and with more offensive work he will do stellar playing for the College. B A S P: H A L L ON ACCOUN 1 of the early publication of the Swastika last year, a complete review of the season ' s games could not be given. The team played a return game with the Sierra Browns of Hillsboro on the home diamond, and won by a score of I 6 to 2. The Hillsboro team was accompanied by a number of root- ers, and an excellent spirit of rivalry was shown between the two teams. The series which followed with the New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell for the Championship of New Mexico resulted in a loss for the A. M. Although the College team lost the three successive games, it does not mean that the boys did not play ball; for every man worked hard and did his best. Gallacher pitched the first game and Beckwith the remaining two, both doing excellent and consistent work. Hornbrook succeeded in getting the only home run for the College during the series. Th; boys were royally treated by the Roswell people. A dance was given by Miss Laura Hobson, and a dinner by Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Chisum at their beautiful country home. Last year ' s team was as follows : Ho .. ' ard Hornbrook Hearn Thomas Hall Gallacher Henry Beckwith McWilliams Skidmore The prospects for this year seem bright. Under the leadership of Sid Howard, the captain, good work should be done. Among the fellows who have appeared on the diamond are Howard, Beckwith, B. Kays, Hall, Thomas. Jennings, Noyer. Kirkpatrick, Windsor, Mayer. H. Hall. Kerr, Miller, Larquier, Harrison, and others. From among these a good team will undoubtedly be picked. THE Sixteenth Annual Field Day was held on May 8th, 1908. It had been fcund impossible to arrange an inter- collegiate meet for the season, and this fact probably caused a tendency toward undertraining, and a devoting of less energy and attention to the work. But notwithstanding this, and the stiff wind that blew on the day m question, four Territorial records were broken and the world ' s record for the fifty-yard dash was equalled. After winning the quarter-mile run, Elliott broke the Territorial record for the twelve-pound shot, with over a foot to spare, estab- lishing the record of 43 ft. Yi inch. Two new records were made by Redding, the twelve-pound hammer throw being increased to I 34 ft. 9 inches and the discus record broken by four feet. Wed- dell lengthened his own mark of a year before in the running broad jump by making a new Territorial record of 20 feet 3 inches. Wcddell also showed remarkable speed and quickness in the fifty- yard dash, and had he been running on a cinder track there is small doubt that he would have broken, instead of merely equalling, the world ' s record for this event. Eede and Russell made a close race in the half-mile run. Eede, who won this event, ran it in record-breaking style; but the wind, which was in his face as he rounded the north end of the course, added to his time, and he finished a few seconds short of the record. Pattison, who got away with the hundred-yard dash in 1906, wen the all around medal. His work in the weights and dashes was mainly responsible for this. Fullerton crowded Pattison, and did consistent work in the weights and hurdles. THE FOLLOWING IS A RECORD OF THE EVENTS 100-yard Dash — Weddell, first; Pattison, second; and Fala- vera, third. Time — 10 3 5 seconds. 220-yard Dash — Pattison, first; Fullerton, second; and Skaggs, third. Time — 24 4 3 seconds. Quarter-mile Run — Elliott, first; Skaggs, second; and Fuller- ton, third. Time — I :03 4 3. Half-mile Run — Eede, first; Russell, second; Skaggs, third. rime- 2:25 3 5. 120-yard Hurdles — Fullerton, first; Pattison, second; Llew- ellyn, third. Time — 21 2 3 seconds. 16-pound Hammer — Redding, first; Elliott, second. Distance — 101 ft. 3 inches. 220-yard Hurdles — Weddell, first; Pattison, second; Fullerton, third. Time — 28 2 5 seconds. 12-pound Shot — Elliott, first; Redding, second; Fullerton, third. Distance — 43 ft. 1 2 inch. 12-pound Hammer — Redding, first; Elliott, second; Fullerton, third. Distance — 1 34 ft. 9 inches. Discus Throw — Redding, first; Elliott, second; Pattison, third. Distance — 104 ft. 8 inches. High Jump — Beckwith, first; Anderson and Skidmore, second. Height — 3 ft. 3 inches. Broad Jump- Distance — 20 ft. - Weddell, first ; Skidmore, second ; Elliott, third. 5 inches. Pole Vault — Alleman. first; Helde. second; Elliott, third. Height — 9 ft. 6 inches. Baseball Throw — Won by Gallacher. Distance, not recorded. After the regular events, a tug of war was pulled off between the Sophomores and Freshmen, which resulted in a victory for the latter. Following this, the Freshmen and Senior Preparatory classes met in a relay race, in which the Senior preps , under Captain Harwell, were victorious. The Las Cruces business men took a great deal of interest in the Field Day, and the crowd was large. The all-round medal was given by May Brothers: and other medals were offered by L. W. Case, T. Rouault. Jr., and The Las Cruces Realty Company. vinni-:k!s of Till-: Hugh Carlisle Leonard Thomas William Hall Bert Kays Charles Noyer T. V. Skaggs John Haggart Emil Carrera Bert Kays John Haggart Audie Crist Faye Thomas Doris Foster kk A FOOTBALL BASKETBALL William Hal! Hugh Floyd Rex Gilliam Elmer King Arthur Fraker Edward Reddins Jesse Atkinson Sidney Howard Harry Jacobs Charles Noyer Leonard Thomas Olive Parks Inez Buvens Lena Smith A Psalm iif iLxU Tell us net in joyful numbers College life is but a dream; For it disturbs cur peaceful slumbers Thinking up some lazy scheme. In the school life ' s bloody battle Cr the dances at the dorm., Be not like dumb driven cattle. Get seme girl ' s hands; keep them warm. Profs, are real, and lessons earnest And exam, day is the goal ; A pencil lent, it ne ' er relurnest Do not lend ycurs, if its whole. Trust no Prcf. however pleasant. He will flunk you if he can. There is no time quite like the present. Learn your lessons like a man. Ail enjoyment and not sorrow. Is our destined end cr way. Always put off ' till tomorrow. Work you ought to do today. Lives of students all remind us We can make our lives sublime; And departing, leave behind us Work to do some other lime. The way is long, and time is fleeting; And our hearts, though strong and brave Can ' t but shudder at the beating We try so hard our hides to save. Records thi,t perhaps another. Chasing o ' er life ' s weary mam, A forlorn and flunked brother. Seeing, will be flunked acrain. L t us then be up and doing ; Do not stay in bed too late. For at the dorm, there ' s trouble brewing. As the breakfast must not wait. — H. H. (Exilumhiatt Cttrrarg §mirtg Established 1890 MOTTO Cradaiirr. SubimLS. COLORS Pink, White aiid C rimson. Thcmas Verner Skaggs President I st Semester Earl Julius Wilson Vice-President 1st Semester Carlos Nicolas Romero Secretary 1st Semester Leonard Giles Thomas Treasurer 1 st Semester Hiram Cornelius Henry Wilbur Lewis Powers Faye Marianne Thomas John Gilbert Beach Jesre Edward Mundell Jay Benton Stoneking Jacob Leroy Pritchard President 2nd Semester Elwood Charles Erdis. . .Vice-President 2nd Semester Elsie Raye Hints Secretary 2nd Semester Doris Foster Treasurer 2nd Semester Anna Evelyn Shindler Frank Stockton Albert Roswell Kays Andrew Pattison Paul Joseph Given John A. Anderson jfiin nta ICtt rarg § nrirtg OFFICERS FIRST SF.MESTER President Donald oung Vice-President Grant MacGregor Secretary Bertha Mayer Treasurer Stuart Baker OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER President Stuart Baker Vice-President Olive Parks Secretary Bertha Mayer Treasurer Oscar Wilson Stuart K. Baker Lena Boyd Inez Buvens William Campbell Emil Carrera S. Egbert Merrill F hilip Dessauer Dixson Deemer Arthur Fraker Gordon Goebel Roland Harwell MEMBERS Grant McGregor Bertha Mayer Paul Mayer Archie Poe John Powers Olive Ricketson Lena Smith Rupert Stewart Herbert Stewart Susie Walker Oscar Wilson Olive Parks Donald Young Ida Krick Ruth Oliver Audie Crist THE SWASTI KA 1 A S T AND l R !•: S 10 N T 1907 Editor-in-Chief Justin R. Weddsll Assistant Editor George G. Helde Business Manager Claude P. Henry Assistant Business Manager Albert L onara 1903 Editor-in-Chief J. Leroy Pritchard Assistant Editor John A. Anderson Business Manager Herbert N. Alleman Assistant Business Manager Stuart K. Baker 1909 Editor-in-Chief Edward Redding Assistant Editor S. Egbert Merrill Business Manager Claude P. Henry Assistant Business Manager Paul Mayer Picture Manager Bert Kays Assistant Picture Manager John Edmund Powers TH E ROUND - UJr Published weekly during the College year by ihe students o( the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts Being a combination of the New Mexico Collegian, Founded 1893 and the College Weekly. Founded November, 1906 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE COLLEGE EDITORIAL STAFF J. L. Fritchard Editor-in-Chief S. E. Merrill Assistant Editor W. E. Campbell Assistant Editor Harold Dunn Stenographer ASSOCIATE EDITORS J. E. Mundell, Alumni Miss Olive Parks, Organizations Miss Sylvia Anderson, Society Victor Kays, Athletics DEPARTMENT EDITORS John Powers, Science C.N. Romero, Agricultural Audie Crist, Preparatory S. K. Baker, Engineering REPORTERS L. G. Thomas Rclla Russell Emma Goebel BUSINESS STAFF H. C. Stewart Business Manager Archie Poe Assistant Business Manager vol N(; mi:n s c iiristiax assoc iation THE last school year marks a new era in the history of the N. M. A. C. ' s Young Men ' s Christian Association. It is the firsi year that the organization has had a home. Under this new condition the true functions of the Association can be now adequately performed. In spite of the fact that work was delayed greatly by the building not being ready at the beginning of school, there has been a marked increase in the progress along regular lines, to say nothing of other activities that have been developed. This building, which furnishes a home for twenty-two students, and a place of clean healthful recreations for all the students, con- tains features to which, for the benefit of those who are not ac- quainted with the same, we may briefly refer. The large social room, fitted up with chairs, rockers, tables, writing desks, games, reading matter, telephone, and so forth, well-lighied, heated, and ventilated, is the main attraction. This room is used also for meetings and socials. Other features, such as the dormitories, lava- tones, and shower-baths are fcund in the basement; also a lunch counter, barber-shop, pressing and cleaning establishment. A space reserved for lockers, but unoccupied at present, is used extensively for Indian club exercises and sparring, while parallel and horizontal bars outside of the building furnish more means of physical de- velopment. In a student organization ot the . M. C. A., mental develop- ment need not be provided for; and the physical phase only parti- ally, since the College athletic association is supposed to handle that line of work. There is. however, a possibility that the Y. M. C. A. might find a field of work by furnishing means of exercise for the large majority of students who do not make the first or second teams or take part in track work either. A committee has been appointed for the purpose of looking into this matter and devising ways and means. Most important, however, of any of the branches of . M. C. A. work, and the one most strongly emphasized in student or- ganizations is the religious side. The introduction this year, of regular Sunday afternoon meetings and of the weekly prayer meeting has met with great success. In numbers and attendance the Bible classes ha e also materially progressed, there being a regular average attendance of about ninety students in ten classes. A training class and a Catholic class (Gibbons Club) are acces- sions of the new year, the latter being organized through the in- strumentality of the association. January the first marks the birth of the regular weekly addresses and the Monday noon prayer meeting. Attendance up to date has averaged about thirty-five, fcr the former and not less tl-.an ten for the latter. Reaching the students through social lines is one of the means employed by the Assc-ciation to accomplish its aims and purposes. Although very encouraging results have been obtained through this medium at this time, its effectiveness will be doubled in the coming year with the increased advantages of a completed build- ing with which to oegin operations. Regarding membership, an enrollment of 74 active members and 51 associate members or a total of 125 students is shown on the Association ' s books. CABINET MEMBERS OFFICERS President H. N. Alleman Vice-President H. C. McCowen Secretary L. G. Thomas Treasurer J. L. Pritchard HE vDS OF COMMITTEES Membership — C; .ipbell (Ch.), Romero, Mayer. Music — Merrill Zh.) , FitzGerald, Harrison. R. Social — Anderso (Ch.), Poe, Stewart, R. L.. Russell. Bible Study — IV. Cowen (Ch.), Redding, Carlisle. Athletic — Mitch I (Ch.), Kays, Blaine. CALENDAR OF Y. M. C. A. ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR 1908- ' 09 Sept. I 1 — Annual Openmg Reception. 26 — Social given to Cadets and Baseball team who leave for Albuquerque. Oct. 3 — Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. entertain returning heroes. 11 — Geo. D. McDill, Industrial Secretary, addresses two meetings. 31 — W. C. A. and l ' . M. C. A. combine on Hal- lowe ' en stunts. Nov. 21 — Football symposium. 23 — D. W. Pollard, Territorial Secretary, speaks to Col- lege men. Jan. 10 — First regular Sunday afternoon meeting, addressed by Dr. Macarthur. 1 6 — Social given in honor of E. C. Carter, International Student Secretary, and former Secretary to India. ! 7 — Carter talks at an open meeting. 24 — Talk by President W. E. Garrison. 31 — Hiram Hadley, ex-Superintendent of Territorial Pub- lic Instruction and first President of the College, speaks at the regular meeting. Feb. 7 — Reading of Psalms by Ray Wilcox. 1 4 — Speaker Rev. Hunter Lewis. 28 — Bishop Kendrick of Arizona and New Mexico de- livers his Message . Mch. 6— D. W. Lot, of the El Paso Y. M. C. A., World ' s Champion Midget Weight Wrestler, gives exhibi- tion under the auspices of the College Association. 7 — Let talks at the regular meeting. 1 4 — Dr. Sexton gives first part of his Lecture Series. SUMMARY Socials, 6; Religious Meetings, 10; Prayer Meetings, 9- Cabi- net Meetings, 8 ; Special Speakers, 4 ; Local Speakers, 6. COMING EN ' ENTS Continuation of the regular meetings, Interterritorial Conference, April 2, 3, 4. Annual election of officers, April 1 5. nmiu Hiimrn ' s (Elinstiau AHHiiriatimi ORGANIZATION Officers for 1908-1909 President Olive Parks Vice-President Ivander Mclver Secretary , . . . Raye Hines Treasurer Mrs. Etta Green CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES Religious — Bertha Mayer Bible Stud — Audie Crist Membership — Ivander Mclver Social — Lena Smith Financial — Mrs. Green Nominating — Elizabeth Oliver THE oung Women ' s Christian Association of the College is still in its infancy. The spring of 1907 saw the first real step toward its organization, which was completed the fol- lowing year. In the spring of 1907 money was subscribed by the faculty and friends of the College to send a delegate to the Y. W. C. A. Conference which was to be held at Cascade, Colo. A sum sufficient to pay the expenses of one delegate was raised, but since two girls were willing to pay half of their own expenses, it was pos- sible to send two. Accordingly, Miss Vivian Redding and Miss Olive Parks went to Cascade as the first representatives of the Col- lege to attend such a convention. Miss Daniels and Miss Ruth Oliver were also in attendance. At the beginning of the next school year, a great deal of interest was shown in the work. Bible classes were organized and to them is due the credit of keeping interest alive. Efforts were made to get a Y. W. C. A. secretary to come to the College to organize an association. After waiting until April, 1908, without having se- cured one, the girls and women teachers of the College, themselves perfected the organization of an association. It was a great deal of hard work, but all seemed to realize what it meant and worked with right gocd will. The first officers of the Association were: Miss Elizabeth Quesenberry. president ; Miss Olive Parks, Vice-Presi- dent; Miss Raye Hines, Secretary; and Miss Mary Birt, Treasurer. Soon after the organization of the Association, Mrs. Durkee, of El Paso, addressed the girls at a meeting held in McFie hall. Other speakers during the spring term were: Dr. Macarthur, Miss Daniels, and Miss Haggart. Early in April, 1 908, plans were made for sending a second delegation to the Conference to be held at Cascade. The finance committee had the matter in hand and through a second subscrip- tion by the members of the facuhy and friends of the College, together with a sum raised by the members of the Association, who sewed on buttons, did patching and mending, sold candy, etc.. enough money was raised to pay the expenses of two persons. Miss Bertha Mayer and Miss Lena Smith attended the Confer- ence as the second delegation from the College Association. At the beginning of the present school year the work of the Association was again taken up with great earnestness. Since Miss Quesenberry and Miss Birt did not return to school, an election of officers was held to fill ihe vacancies. Miss Olive Parks was elected president with Miss Ivander Maclver vice-president. Miss Raye Hines continued as secretary and Mrs. Green was elected treasurer. The various committees were appointed by the president and the work for the year was begun. The social committee gave a reception to all the new girls. The membership committee engineered a rally with excellent results. In February Mrs. Bowman, a member of the Advisory Board, gave a reception to the members of the Association and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent — one long to be remembered. During this year five Bible classes have been conducted in the College vicinity. The World ' s Week of Prayer was observed, and $2.75 in World ' s Nickels collected and sent. The Asso- ciation has been fortunate in having Miss Montgomery, a mission- ary from China, for an address; also Mr. Pollard, of Douglas, Arizona, and Mrs. Bloom and Miss Gottlieb of the College. The Association is planning to send three delegates to the Con- ference this summer and the finance committee is already at work securing the necessary funds. The manner in which the girls have taken hold of the Associa- tion movement is, indeed, remarkable. The committees have realized the importance of tfieir work and have taken a keen interest in it. The Bible classes have been well attended. The general influence of the Association has been far-reaching, and, with fur- ther conscientious work of the members, the Association will surely prosper. GIBBONS C L t B OFFICERS President J. R. Burkey Secretary . Vice-President Emile Carrera Treasurer. Chaplain . Rev. F. Rousselle .J. E. Powers . May Forwood MEMBERS William Adair Victor Danos John Blaine Ernesto Talavera Armando Uranga Fidel Aragon Walter Ames Margarite Carrera Herminio Aragon Juan Ramirez Pedro Martinez Charles Noyer Prof. C. T. Hagerty Reynoldo Talavera Amarante Chacon Prof. F. Garcia Carlos Gorrostiela Arthur Danos Carlos Romero Ignacio Enriquez THERE have always been a great many Catholic students attendmg the College, most of whom lived at Las Cruces. But as the number increased, a g.eat many non-residents were to be found who had no opportunities of attending services, or receiving religious instruction. The growing numbers of such students aroused the feeling that a Catholic organization should be formed. Accoldingly, under the leadership of Professor Ha- gerty, a meeting was called at which officers were elected, and the body decided to be known as the Gibbons Club , in honor of the great Baltimore Cardinal. At first an effort was made to secure transportation from the College Farm, but as accommodations could not be secured for the entire number, the idea was abandoned, and arrangements were made with the Coats Livery Company to furnish conveyances suffi- cient to carry all who wish to attend church. After mass each Sunday an hour is devoted to Bible study under the direction of Father Rousselle, and to a study of church history and the Faith of our Fathers , under the leadership of Professor Hagerty and Mr. Burkey. While the Club has no headquarters, still we are satisfied with our humble beginning, and feel that much has been accomplished for the good of all Calholic students who attend, or wish to attend, N. M. A. C. We wish at this point to thank the  ' . M. C. A. and Dr. Mac- arthur, especially, for their hearty co-operation received in starl- ing the Club. T. ,T A M 1 : ( H ( ) I 1 THIS organization, although connected with the local Episco- pal church, is so constituted that none but College students can become members of it; and hence it is entitled to be considered among other student organizations. It is now in the fifth year of its existence, and is even more prosperous than ever before. The most noteworthy change in connection with it has been the making of a sight-reading test in music obligatory upon .those seeking entrance to the morning choir. This has proved to be a distinct advantage musically, and the morning choir in conse- quence has been able to do much better work. At the end of the last College year, the members of the morning choir gave a comic opera entitled Up in the Brush . This was well received. It was given in the Seed House, McFie Hall at that time being out of ccmmissicn for entertainments of that kind. Taken as a whole, it did not come up to the standard of Just One Girl , although that was not the fault of the performers. On the Sunday before Commencement, in the evening, the members of both choirs held a most impressive Commemoration Service which was listened to by thro.Tgs of people. This is to be held annually as the last exercise of the choirs for the school year. The St. James ' Choir feels that now it is permanently established and that its traditions will last. Just as the Swastika goes to press we are deeply pained to learn of the sudden death of Bodo Bowman, the Choir ' s first Cross Bearer. The deepest sympathy of the svhole Choir goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Bowman, who have always been the Choir ' s best friends. H. N. Alleman, ' OS- ' OS J. A. Anderson, ' 03- ' 08 John Blinn. ' OS- ' Ob Eaton Edwards, ' 05- ' 08 George Edwards, ' 07- ' 08 R. H. Elliott, ' OS- ' OS H. Forsvthe, ' 06- ' 08 W. V. Gallacher. ' 06- ' 08 RETIRED MEMBERS Guy C. Given. ' 05- 06 George G. Helde, ' 04- ' 08 H. C. Henry, ' 07- ' 09 Earle Hornbrook. ' 03- ' 08 c. D. McWiiiiams, ' oe- ' og C. D. Miller, ' 04- ' 06 S. R. Mitchell, ' 05- ' 08 E. O. Wooton. •07- ' 08 J. E. Mundell. ' 05- ' 08 John Powers, ' 03- ' 08 R. R. Rokahr, •Qb- ' Ob A. E. Schuster. OS- ' Ob Frank Skidmore, •06- ' 08 A. Watkins, ' 07- ' 08 J. R. Weddeii, ' oe- ' oe DECEASED MEMBERS John Daniel Sullivan. ' OS- ' O? Bodo Bowman (Crucifer), ' 08- ' 09 ACTIVE MEMBERS MORNING CHOIR Arthur Fraker. 05- ' 09 Sidney Howard. ' 05- ' 09 Roland Harwell, Oe- ' OQ J. L. Hritchard, ' 06- ' 09 Edward Redding. ' Ob- ' DQ Fred Gregg. ' 07- ' 09 John Haggart. ■07- ' 09 Jeff Harrison, ' 07- ' 09 Rass Harrison. ' 07- ' 09 John Jennings. ' 07- ' 09 Henry McCowen. ' 07- ' 09 Grant McGregor. ■07- ' 08 Paul Mayer. ' 07- ' 09 Rolla Russell, •07- ' 09 Harold Dunn, ■08- 09 Ch arles Noyer, •08- ' 09 Leonard Thomas. ' 08- ' 09 Bert Kays. ' 09 Sidney Kirkpatrick. ' 09 NIGHT CHOIR Norfleet Bone. ' 07- ' 09 Miner Drury, ■07- ' 09 Henry Hall. ' 07- ' 09 w. Howell. •oy.-09 Oscar Wilson. ■07- ' 09 G. Beach. •07- ' 08 Francis Canning, ' 07- ' 08 Clarence Cowan, 07- ' 08 Henry Crist. ■07- ' 08 Otis Gardiner, •07- ' 08 Homer Hirsch. •07- ' 08 Burt Howell. ■07- 08 J. Longbottom. ' 07- ' 08 Joe Parks. ' 07- 08 Ccie Rabb. ■07- 08 Herbert Willis. •07- ' 08 Jesse Atkinson. ' 08- 09 Will Hall. ' 08- ' 09 Artie McDougal, ' OS-W Coats Mitchell, ' 08- ' 09 Olaf Windsor. •08- ' 09 Ben Coe. ' 09 H. Coe. -09 W. Frizzell. -09 Shannon Miller. ' G9 Earl Shields. 09 Clifford Smith, ' 09 John Smith. 09 Marion Stoneking. 09 I 33 TCI?tfS • icKbcr • OFFICERS President G. E. Lain Vice-PresidenI and Treasurer S. R. Mitchell Secretary W. F. Schaphorst Chairman Social Committee J. A. Anderson MEMBERSHIP Honorary (Bv Marriage) J. D. Tinsley Honcrary-to-be (Same Reason) B. P. Fleming H. H. Simpson G. E. Lain (Maybe) ACTIVE J. A. Anderson G. E. Lain H. H. Simpson J. R. Burlcey S. R. Mitchell P. C. Standley B. P. Fleming W. L. Powers F. Stockton J. J. Grieb V. F. Schaphorst J. B. Stoneking Los Solteros were organized in the autumn of 08 by the surviv- ing members of a local fraternal organization. As the name implies, active membership is restricted to those men connected with the in- stitution, who have not, as yet, given up their state of Single Blessedness. The chief motive for the club ' s existence was the desire of a place which should offer to the bachelor members of the faculty, some of the pleasures and comforts of home life. With this in view, a furnished residence was leased, which has been converted into very cozy bachelor quarters. At the beginning of the school year, there were only eight mem- bers, but during the months of November and December, Messrs. Wilcox, Grieb, Standley, and Burkey were initiated into the mys- teries of the Club, and later in the year, Mr. Wilbur Powers met with the same experience, and although the thirteenth member ad- mitted, he has met with no serious misfortune. The social life of the Club has not been over-strenuous. On Christmas Eve a delightful dinner party was given to Club mem- bers, and a few invited guests. The unusual character of the function is the only excuse for its mention. The house was deco- rated in harmony with the occasion, and a Christmas tree was laden with presents, which were given only after the recipient had dis- played his oratorical or musical talent to the satisfaction of all present. On January 30th, a House Warming was held at the Club rooms, where dancing and games contributed to the evening s enjoyment. THK TOASTMASTKU Friday Evening, May 7, 1909 HADLEY HALL A College Comedv in Three Acts Norman Lee Swarloul Presented by Los Solteros Direction of i Mr. Ray M. Wilcox THE CAST Bill Morgan, Who loves and owes. . .Mr. Wilcox Towel Fairfax, The Toastmaster . Mr. Anderson Sophomores Bob Kenmark, A friend of Bill ' s. . . Mr. Burkey Henry Reed, Son of Prof. Reed ' s. .Mr. Stoneking Tom Ripley, A friend of Henry ' s. . . .Mr. Grieb p , George Macintosh, Who loves and Hopes .... Mr. Mitchell Prof. Reed, Who has something to say Mr. Schaphorst Mrs. Reed, Who has nothing to say Mr. Lain Cynthia. Their daughter Mr. Fleming Buzzer, Their small son Mr. Standley SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT 1 . — Room belonging to Morgan and Fairfax at Cornell (evening). ACT 2. — Library at Prof. Reed ' s (next morning). ACT 3. — Room at Grant Hotel (same evening). MlUy IS MHO AM) VIIAT TlllOV 1M A man of jircal ' hospitar ' -liility — Kniiwn tci all fiiils fur tivilily. ■rhuufrli shiirtliand he teaches. For suit liaiiils he reaches. And tlnri in Lain proves his iibility. The chemist Mitchell. — all know him. The man with ruddy hair; 11 ' not. just go and find u girl — Voti ' re sure to lind him there. lload improvement is his cry, ' J ' o Cruccs and the Parl . For tills, hi ' t-hiims will aid him mm-Ii To travel after dark. Tliere was a young man who sat Iv the porch. And killed the imur ants with his lilili hlow torch. This malii ' ioiis young man. is a Puritan , too — Won ' t go witli the girls as other boys do. Ve lately discovereil he has other aims; A iKuiiestcad it ' s rumored on government claims. ' Who is this young man? But one here can nil The place we have mentioned — Our En- gineer Bill . i impson. the farmer, appears smootli as silk: ; Helongs to the Puritans ; dopes all the milk. As a typewriter salesman he has nian.v a follower. Hut most of his writing is ilone with the (Oliver. Miss Miller on a summer ' s da.v Sat at the dorm and waited for Jay, For she knew that J. Penton was going awa.v — Just then the door li.ll rung. She ' d iirepared for him a dainty box. i- ' illHiI to the brim with i erfumed rocks. Kut wln ' M Jay opened it. — greatest of shocks. He said. Onl ding. I ' m StungI Then ' s a Prof. in the |)hysics depart- ment Who formerly was a clerk. lie is now a dispenser of heat, light and air, -Viid a star at his line of work. He is also our weather stewani Who clips tlie wings of thi ' wind; He promises us tine weather, I ' lrt makes it just blow like sin. And then there ' s another called Key- stone John: Don ' t ask why he ' s called it — the secret ' s his own. He has seen much of life, of its knocks and its bumps; t ' an tell you of Pink e.ve and swell times with mumps. He helps run the College as sub-registrar, J ' lisides at the dorm, where the bad beys are. With girls he is bashful and every one says. He ' ll he a Soltero the rest of his da.vs. .rieb teaches Manual Training; He recentl.v hailed from the East: He tells us he ' s stuck(?) on the country. But longs for his home, Judas Priest! But stick to the land of Cactus. Jakie, ' . ' By the J.oril Harry! Vou must. For We ' ll miss the knock of your hammer On our Iiroken chairs and — -dii t. . nd then there is Powers much given to toil. Who helps make the weather ' ind treats all the soil. , He can tell how sunshine will make tin- wheat good. . iid knows hosv much water ' s required to make mud. If a Puritan nature, he never wears curls: — Cimsiders it wrong to be seen with the girls. . s an athlete — he shines. — he ' s not hard on a ball. I ' or he strikes for ati hour without hittir.ff at all. Hail to the Prof, of Expie.ssion! A man widely known for iJi.scretion; He measures all power By the kilo-watt hour. Of this iK ' has made a confession. Bearer-of-rocks is suggested As the title with which he be vested, For he once made a trip With a rock in bis grip — A friend of his worked, while he rested. Fleming teaches irrigation: Chases cows for recreation: Carries gas pipe to the station Every time he goes awa ' . After much deliberation He will change his habitation: Then we ' ll have a celebration On his rice-and-old-shoe da.v. We ha e a young liotanisl who is vcrv .small: He is commonly known as Friend-ly Paul. He may be all right — he means all right. But the names that he calls things are surely a fright. Paul is well liked b.v all of the boys. For he buys them tobacco ami Christmas to.vs. There is rumor abroad of promotion. «••• believe. And we are sorry to hear he is going to leave. Joseph lia.vmoiid l urke ' Is the author of this dope. These jingles which sound j ' rk. . But remind you of soft soap. Pro.sy Prof, of Mathematics. . rt thou coming with thy Lute ' . ' I ' igure out by (iraphic Statics How old ' s Ann — now. Aint that cute ' . ' IX1 IAN C I. t B Founded I 908 Where In the Mud Purpose To live Motto Muhum Edamus Color Red ABETTER narhe could not be given to this wild and restless bunch, for they are not unlike their roaming ancestors who were always ready to be up and doing . The dead night IS often broken by the war-cry of one of the braves as he ploughs his way homeward through the sand after he has done some heroic deed. The followers in the little band may be represented by the square ol three, and they may be summed up as follows: Old Brave-Thunder, the Big Chiel, assembles his tnbe three times a day for the purpose of giving them a feed. When anyone of the braves fails to put in an appearance at one of these pow- wows, he misses the feed. . Open-Face is the great Medicine Man of the tribe: each morn- ing he must predict the weather forecasts for that day. If the wind IS to blow, he must tell the braves about it. This is his biggest job. Squaw-Man makes all treaties and dates with the lair sex. If any discussion arises concerning them, it is referred to him; and he promptly furnishes information on the subject. His duties are so numerous that he is continually kept from attending many of the feeds. Blow-Heart, the tribe ' s noted corn-grower , plants and har- vests all the corn and other farm products that are utilized by the band. He proves himself a capable brave for the position. Afraid-of-the-Dark is the water-man . He must at all meet- ings of the tribe see that they are sufficiently supplied with water. If he fails to perform this feat he is punished accordingly. Bear-Sign is the Heap-big-watcher . He keeps all persons from prowling around or passing through the camp while pow-wows are being held. Neighboring whites keep him quite busy at times. Rough-Neck, the tribe ' s scratcher . keeps record of all camp doings, and must publish same daily in front of the wigwam so that his followers can see the standing of the bunch. Old Wee-Heart, the story-teller , must during his leisure hours entertain his followers by relating some tale that was performed by their red brothers. Loose-Lung, the laughing-man is the merry maker of the tribe. He is constantly braying and howling, a thing which becomes very monotonous to the tribe. He is sometimes treated to a cold bath. MEMBERS Herbert N. Alleman President K. Olaf Windsor Vice-President .Arthur F. Fraker Secretary Charles Noyer Treasurer W. E. Campbell Edmund F. Krause Jno. E. Power Egbert S. Merrill Arner G. Eede ' - ■ Organized in 1904. At Newberry ' s Boarding House. By mutual agreement. For the purpose of obtaining three squares per day. Number of members limited to twelve. Meetings held regularly three times per day for the purpose of chewing. No loafing allowed during these meetings. Lady visilors allowed on Sundays. MEMBERS Elwood C. Erdis (Old Gander) Jeff Harrison (Gosling) Will Hall Artie McDougal Rass Harrison Rolla Russell Marion Stoneking (Gosling) Harold Dunn (Waiter) Gray Anderson Charley McGrady (Cook) Elmer Fullerton George-Justin (Mascot) Herman Lindauer Henry Hall (Gosling) Earl Shields bb Ci. K. c r OCTOBER twelfth, nineteen hundred eight, twelve of the dormitory girls met and decided to organize a club in which the girls might have a good time. A temporary chairman was appointed and officers were immediately elected. The name of the club was to be kept secret, only members knowing what the three letters, or rather, the middle letter stood for. A few weeks later the number of members had increased from twelve to twenty-eight. Others of the dormitory, having been initiated, had become members. Several pleasant evenings were spent at the G. K.. C. warmings. OFFICERS Olive Parks President Anna Shindler Vice-President Lena Boyd Secretary-Treasurer Bertha Mayer Marshal MEMBERS Ruth Oliver Ida Krick Emma Goebel Elizabeth Oliver Ethel Burke Bertha Miller Helen Norton Sylvia Anderson Hazel Miller Anna Shindler Ivander Maclver Blond Cooper Bertha Mayer Mrs. Maclver Mrs. Green Susan Weltmer Audie Crist Alice Sheppard Lena Boyd Ollie Smith Miss Gottlieb Ella Pohl Lena Smith Miss Daniels Myrtle Tinnon Amanda De Aguayo Miss Moss Olive Parks Composition — This Club is an odd number of the Dorm Girls. How Known — Ghostly Garb of White (and their racket). Purpose — Mischief and Merrymaking. Organization — In room of Anderson-Burke. Leader — Audie Crist. Lena Smith Sylvia Anderson Audie Crist MF.MBERS Helen Horton Ethel Burke Susan Weltmer Ollie Smith Bertha Mayer Anna Shindler Girls, I ' m just dying to get into some mischief tonight! What can we do to have some fun? Oh. I ' ll tell you! Let ' s dress up as ghosts and visit every room in the Dorm, just to see what will come of It. Accordingly sheets and pillow cases and masks were donned and the Nine sallied forth. The first place they raided was the parlor, where a birthday party was in progress. After the shock and surprise of seeing such ghostly-looking apparitions had subsided, the birthday-party-guests determined to see whose coun- tenances smiled behind the pale masks, so made frantic efforts to remove them. The ghosts, however, were just as determined to conceal their identity, so the masks stubbornly refused to be re- moved. After going through a few fantastic motions the ghosts bade the party a silent but effective adieu, and hied to the other rooms. Ghosts, you know, do not mind being shut in dark closets, neither do they cbject to being handed a few lemons (especially when the lemons are in the form of dainty little wafers). Having created all the disturbance allowed, and succeeding in waking all the believers in early-to-bed-and-early-to-rise , the revelers has- tened back to the A-B room, and partook of refreshments. Then came the forming of the Club called the N. N. MINOR HAPPENINCi A. C. discovered the rising bell, and thinking the guests down in the parlor had tarried quite long enough, gave vent to her feel- ings by ringing the bell vigorously. The result can well be imagined! S. A. accused by Miss Daniels of swiping refreshments belong- ing to the revelers downstairs. Innocent of course! L. S. was shut m a dark closet and was nearly disabled for life — caught by the lid of a trunk ! £. B. swallowed a piece of her mask in the excitement. H. H. broke the stairs in a frantic effort to elude her pursuers. S. W. became entangled in her uniform and — er — almost fell down! O. S. get lost from the crowd and was locked in a teacher ' s room. B. M. tried to eat an orange with her mask on. A. S. permanently injured ear-drums of other members of the Club. AMEN. rll FHK A I. IM N I A ( I A T I ( N ' iiiiiiii- I ' di ' fl. ' ii:;. ■■ri ' idi ' iii °(i.s iiiKl ' Oil THE president of the association for the year 1908- ' 09 entered the Preparatory Department of the College in the year 1895. She continued as a student in the institution until her graduation in 1903. During her senior year, for a thesis, she made a Biological collection of The Birds of the Mesilla Valley , which is considered to b e the best made by any mdividual m the Territory. Since gradua- tion she has been a teacher in the Las Cruces Public Schools, which position she has filled with honor and credit. ORGANIZATION 1 he Alumni Assccialion was crganized on May 24th, 1898. Up to that time there had been no organization which might both keep up the interest of the graduates in the College and promote the welfare of the institution. A meeting was called by several of the graduates to perfect such an organization. The following were present : A. M. Hoh, ' 96: J. H. Bennett. ' 97; O. C. Snow, ' 94; E. B. Holt. ' 97; A. H. Peterson, ' 96; and F. Garcia. ' 94. After due discussion the organization was formed under the name of the Alumni Society of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. At this meeting the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: O. C. Snow, President: A. M. Holt, First Vice-President; F. Garcia, Second Vice-Presi- dent; E. B. Holt, Treasurer, and J. H. Bennett, Secretary. The election of the above officers put the association on a good working basis, and they immediately set to work to carry out the principles outined in the constitution. The class graduating that year was a large one ; and, owing to a misunderstanding, none of the class would become members of the association that year. Later, their differences were settled and they came into the association. One of the strong features of the association is the Annual Meeting and Banquet held during Commencement week each year. At this meeting the graduates gather from far and near, renew old acquaintances, and make new ones. The Association is growing in numbers each year. It now has on its rolls eighty members, a list which mclu des all but nine of the graduates of the College. The Alumni Association is the lode- stone that keeps the graduates m touch with the College and its affairs. Without it, some of them would forget their own existence and the place from which they graduated. The purpose of the Association is clearly set forth in the follow- ing extract from the constitution : This association is organized and continued for the purpose of promoting a friendly feeling among the alumni of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, and to advance the cause and interests of that institution by a hearty co-operation of the members of the association. Out of the above number of members of the association, forty now reside in New Mexico. Death has claimed eight members. The last to respond to the call of the grim messenger was Alfredo Sanchez, ' 01, who died on December 3 1st, 1908. Through the death of Mr. Sanchez the Association has lost an able member. From his graduation up to the time of his death, Mr. Sanchez was closely connected with the affairs of the Association. He was elected president of the Association, May 27th, 1907, and served in that capacity during the ensuing year. It can be said of him that, he was at all times a clcte student and a hard worker . 3n mpmnrtam ALFREDO MARCOS SANCHEZ At about the same hour that the year 1908 ended, the earthly hfe of Alfredo Marcos Sanchez, of the class of 1901, went out. At the time of his death he was about twenty-eight years of age. His life, though short, was one of rare success, and it illustrated in a very significant manner what industry and hon- esty of purpose may achieve. Mr. Sanchez was born of humble parentage in the old town of Mesilla. After attending the local schools he entered the Agricultural College. By labor at such manual employment as was to be had in and about the College to meet expenses, and by patient and successful study he graduated in the year 1901 with the degree of M. S. Not satisfied with this attainment, he continued his studies, took the Civil Service examina- tion, and was appointed by the United States Government to service in the Agriculture Department. He spent one and a half years in the western and northwestern portions of the United States, when he was sent to the Philippines. Here he spent two years at a salary of $1,800 a year and expenses, during which time he traveled over the greater portion of the archipelago. The climate not agreeing with him, he returned, coming by the way of the Suez Canal and southern and western Europe. Upon his arrival he was assigned to work in the Department of Agriculture in Washington. But, when it became known that he felt an intense interest in the education of the native people of New Mexico, without any suggestion on his part, he was ap- pointed Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction for the Territory. He continued in this service to the time of his death, but in the Philippines he had contracted the germs of a disease which gradually ex- hausted his vitality. In addition to his success in the practical application of the education which he had acquired, he left a competence for his mother during the remainder of her life. When all things are considered, few men of his age have accomplished more. His death was a distinct loss to his own people and to his generation. iirrrtuni nf tbr ilrmbrrfi in latrs utitli cEltrtr A rrHsra AKI .ONA — William H. H l ' ;iltis.m. OS. Picivc. « Alill ' OKXIA — Pfiirl C. Millor, ' iH. lUversiile. Annetta May Harney. ' O.t. i )teansic ' .e. l ' l ' sses G. Hritwn. ' Oti. San Krancisco, Archie A. Brown. ' 0(J. San l ' ' ranciso t. Chus. K. Mead. ' MS. Colton. i;. H. Hart, Ofi. l.os Anpreles. INDIANA — liertha Feet. oii. .Mi.ntiicllo. ILLINOIS — Jn.slin Weddell. OS. Chiiasc Thiriin F ' ennett. ' 02, Chicago. . . H. Prlerson. ' UK. Ohieago. KANS.VS — William C. .Meeker. 00. Kdgerlon. Iva II. Shallenherger. ' flS. I.arned IIS.SIS.S||MM — H. Cornelivis Hrrir.w OS. Vazun t ' it.w Ni: ADA — Jiise yninleni, IIT. Coldtield. NKW OKK — Mathtw Steele. ' 01. C(diimliia J. Stanislaus MacCiregor. ' 02. Cnlunibia. James Steele. US. Cnlnintpia. OIIKGON — Merle Hlinn. iiii. Ilixid Kiver. I ' KNNSVI,V. NI. — Ciuy ( ' . (iivi ' n. on. State College. Kallih Deemer. ' 07. State Ciillege. ti ;nni:ssi:i- — Duval G. Craven.s, ' 9.S. Murfei sburo, Ti:. A.s — Ituth Coleinan. ' oil. K I ' aso. Harry Schutz. ' Or), Kl Pa.so. John I ' linn. ' Oli. El Paso. (;ei rge Helde, ' OS. El Paso. Joe Bennett. ' 00. El Paso. Karlr Hornlirool;. ' OS. Kl Paso. NKW MKXKO — Fabian Garcia. ■;i4, .Nsririill iiral College. Mrs. Agnes Herbert. ' ;i4. Hondo. K. Koy lAirkin. ' !t4. Las Vegas. Oscar C. Snow. ' IM. . lesilla Pari;. Mae Gilmore. ' 9ti. Alamogordo. William A. Sutherland. ' ilS. I.,as Crucos. T ottie Sweet, ilS, Mesilla Park. Isaac H. Stanley. ' HS. Pinos Altos. Edward J. Coe. ' 99. Carrizozo. John D. Tinsley. ' Sit. Agricultural Col- lege. Chas. Lewis Post. oii. Las Cruces. Archie 1?. Sage. ' 00. Agricultural CoMcgc. Leah (Xewberry) Case. ' 01, La.s Cruces. Minnie (N ' ewberr.v I Sutherland. ' OL Las Cruces. Elizabeth (Cobinani Koger. ' 0;:. Taos. Elizabeth Foster. ' 0:!. ].,a.s Cruces. Frances French. ' 02. Las Cruces. Fannie l ' ord, ' 0:!. I.,as Cruies. Maude .Mcl ' ' ie Plooni. ' (Kl. Mesilla PatU. Orrick Meti-alt i . 0:!. Mesilla. Ina M. Xelson. o:!. Lake Valley. Clarence U. Case. ' 04. l.a.s Cruces. Lute Foster. ' 04. I as Crtices. Orpha Bennett Hoblit. ' O. ' i. Agricultural College. Uowina (Molt I Poe. ' U4. La-s Cruces. Benjamin F. .Valmurs. ' O ' l. Este.v City. t ' has. UeWitt Miller. ' )«. Santa Fe. Dean W. A. Bloodgood. ' OS. Tucumcari. . laughs Brown. ' OS. Agricultural Col- lege. Philip Dessauer. ' OS. I ;is Cru ' es. Wm. Endieott, ' OS, Lake Valley. Wni. W. Gallachi-r. ' OS. White t)aks. Claude P. Henr.v . ' OS. Agricultural Col- lege.. Jesse E. Mundell. ' OS. Agricultural c d- lege. Jas. Poe. ' 0. i. Mesilla Park. Wilbur L. Powers. ' OS. Agricultural Col- lege. Fernando Quinlero. ' OS. I.,as Cruces. Ja.v B. Stoneking. OS. Agricultural Col- lege. Maggie May Stover. ' OS. Rlk. C. P. Wilson. ' OS. M.silla Park. imiiliim ' im: island.s — .Mian Graham. ' 07. .Icilm {Jeorge Miller. i ' ( Ki:i(;N « oi ri:ii:s «AN. I . — J. W. Houlz. ' OC. Harris. Earl Graham, ' ofi. Hamilton. .Mi:. u ' o — C. E. Uhodes. ' 96, Guamazalo. J ssie nhodes. ' 9. i. Guamazato. Vicente Davila. ' 07. Sabinas. W. A. Holt. ' 99. Sonora Magdalena. E. B. Holt. ' 97. Sonora Magdalena. J. . . Sweet. US, Haciendo Pel.va Des ( ubridora. Durango. 9. 11. 14. 1. ' .. 17. IX. 19. 20. May 26. 26. 28. 29. 30. 1. fi. S. 9. 11. K!. I.-.. JiiliM ililUr ;in(l Flossie Kdsler married and left f(ir Philippines. Allen iJraliam follow.s. but not In a matrimonial way. Ilasehall team skins Hills- boro. IS to 2. Student IJody election of Kound-l ' p editor. ■ ' . C. Pic-nif. Cornelius ami Viv an hour late to • Merchant of Venice dri ' ss rehear.sal. Merchant of Venice. ' Raster Sunday. I ' ampliell and Simpson get the measles. Two more measles in Klon- dike. First tryout of l ' reneh Beauty Chorus. President Kosti-r entertains the Seniors. Pollard talks in St. James Church. Paseball Team lea es for Itoswell Baseball — Itoswell :!. College 1. Great excitement over Itound-Cp Itoswell s. College 4. Cadets give hop In honor of Colonel anil Mr George Helde Joins V. M. C. A. force at K Field l)a. . I ' leld Day Pall in Las Cruces. Merchant of eni.son. by Columbians. Student Pody declares Pritchard editor of Hlood m the moon. I ' p In the Hrush. EVERMORE ditor electi Jun 1. in. 9. 15. lOd wards. 20. ■aso. 21. 26. 27. ound-Cr . .luly 28. 9. 10. . Ia ' 17. Commeim r;itiou Servic;-. y St. James ' Choir. l.S. Second Y. M. C. A. Build- ing Fund campaign be- gins. in. .Mr. WatKins abaiulons the go(td ship Ksther . 20. Kxams b( gin. 21. Alice Durlap gives a part.v. 22. Uallacher and Weddell give a farewell party. 2 . Mr. Bowman gives to St. James Clniir a dan e at the Seed House. 24. Commencement Sunday. 25. Graduation of .Music Pupils and class da, exercises. 2ii. Alumni Banqut t. 27. Commencemeni Day and Pall. 28. Kxodus. 29. Leavlticus. 30. Decoration Day. Deemer ' s Dance. :; I . .Vothing doing. J. (). pro id father of a bouniing girl. Baile in the Seed Hiuise. Mr. Lfster gives a moonlight picnic. Beginning of V. . l c. . . furni shing campaign. Baile at Dorm. Marriage of Margaret ICdwards. Contract let for new ci llege buildings. Dr. Garrison appointed President. J. O. ' s bab - christened. Deemer ' s Dance. Hot! J Illy Aug. 11. 11 ' . 17. 28. :m. 1. 11. 12. 13. 21. 2 9. Hott.-Ii: Boys swim in acequia. Walkers givi- a party. Mr. and Mrs. Huljlit leave for California. Territorial V. M. C. A. Committee discuss the Building situation. Stanley JlacGr S r revisits his Alma Mater. J. O. Miller leaves for the east. Miss I ewis returns. Ed UeiidinK leaves fur . limhres. Guy Given visits Colli Be. Mitch reorganizes at Organ. Edwin Lyon learning to dance. Deemer ' s Dame. Sept. 1. General loniniotinn nn the campus. 2. Wilcox arrives. : . BurkcN ' arrives. 4. Ed Redding api)Ointed Matron of Klondike. a. Roland loses Andy ' s suit-case. 6. First covey of nestors arrive. 7. More nestors arrive. 8. College reopens. fl. Y. M. C. A. boys n ove in. 10. Classes begin. 11. Y. M. C. A. waterm.lon feed for new fellows. 12. ••Cap handles his lirst rough house. 1 : ' . Military officers meet. 14. I ' ll slop yon there. If). Preparation for cadets to go to Albuauerque. 16. Smutty stands Pat. 17. Athletes bewail new faculty regulation. 18. Presidejifs reception at Dorm. 19. Br.seball team plugs away. 20. Nestors look for uniforms. 21. Burkey milks Prof, llagerty ' s cow. 22. Army officer working with the boys. 23. Fuzz discovered on Windsor ' s upper lip. 25. Rogers give a party. 26. Lieut. Ta.vlor comes from I ' M. Bliss. 27. Cadets leave by special train for Allnuiuerqf 30. Albu iuer(iue mail carried past Mesilla Park. Oct. 1. Howls. 2. Dorm girls general shampoo. 3. Cadets return from Albuquerque. Nov. 4. Rejoicing over getting seiond plae.- i. i-n Iiiough only two eoiUestants). 5. Jakey Grieb arrives. 6. Three football players gi-t eolil feet. 7. Alleman appointed football manager. 8. Faculty makes rule for stricter discipline. 9. Chairman of Y. M. C. A. musical committee organi ' .es a brass i ' arette. 10. Prof. .Macarlhur .gets a hair-cut. 11. McDill talks lo Y. M. C. A. 12. Two .girls spy on organi ' .ation of G. K. C. 13. Campbell ojjens lunch counter. 14. First Hamluirger enters College. 15. Merrill raises full crop. 16. Wilcox makes debut. 17. Football game. El Paso ' .. College II. 17. I)emr)crats have a rousing con ention. 18. Punk gets bawling out. 19. Republicans sore. 20. Nestors get homesick. 21. Frownlee performs in Public Sjieaking. 22. Mud enters Prep. 23. Seven first team men conditioned in expres.sion. 24. College 62. Socorro 5. 25. Seniors try unsuccessfully to be ilignilled. 26. Merry Widow Kis.ses at t impbeirs. 27. Football spirit at boiling point. 28. Gregg misplaces his eye. 29. Horn blow-out at Y. M. 3C. Football team goes to El Paso. 31. College 35. Ft. Bliss 0. 31. Y. M. C. A. Hallowe ' en iiarty. 1. Signs of Soph, rampage. 2. Pritchard falls in love. 3. Presidential Election. 4. Local Democrats down and out. . ' ). Hagerty ' s Annual Hair-cut. li. Blue Goo.se hatchc ' d. 7. Mrs. Miller gives organ recital. 9. Crow flies out. 10. Mrs. Maclver blows in. 11. Earl Graham revisits Alma Maler. 12. Y. M.l . . . repeats conicrt in Cruets. 13. Origin of Indian Club. 14. Episcopal liazaar. 15. Kids too late for breakfast at l Mrin. ov. r) -i III. 17. IN. 19. :;o. 21. L ' 4. •2n. 2S. 28. 29. 30. Cillinni soiv-ln ' ails. Kuth I ' iills in love with a l ' ' ie.slimun, olaf ' s arm niil of placi ' . Leslk ' H( rnianii interfsteil. Artie .M l ciiigal goes lioine. Varsity 10. Oollegr- ij. F ' ollanI lalks. Indian Club eWils ciffiiiis. l ' ' ontlmll tram els rcadj ' l il litL-iWell boys arrive. ThanlisKiving. CollcKe :!T. lto.swr Haineil all day. Y. Jl. C. A. detides lo ive NiKKt (Jrieb discovers a new cuss word. Miss Daniels wears a new hat. Dr. Garrison tells a slory in As- sembly. Lotig hair disccixered nn I- ' r;il er ' eoat. -Miteh sells buj;:g . eiilHrnil ' l; e Kuropean trip. A Airs. Ander.son arrives — . nil, greatly agitated. Watkins ' niusir iiui)ils reeile. I.ietter from liiirlington — Wilcux decides to go home. Dee. linal game o ' season. 12. .Minstrel ' . .s. 111. 1 1. 12. i:;. 14. 1. .. i; Dorm girl.s make Nnias presents. . iidie. ollie. and Lena, have mid- night feast. Ki X and S ivia pose for pictures on Senior bench. Stoneking .seen walking toward porm. .Miss Daniels gets oldi r. Ella I ' ohl wear.s a red ribbon Assistants see Indian Dance. Simpson seen btiggy riding. W ilco. interested in Men ' s furnish- ings in KI Paso. .Mann discovers mistletoe on mes- ipiite. .Miss Haggart gives I ' inliss ri oki-r demonstration. Ix. Indians i-.lebrale. in. Hidand and the chncha in a runaway. 211. John Jennings in the bosom of his family. Dec. 21. Prof. Fleming makes trij) lo K Paso. 22. Solteros ' spend hard-farned cash. 22. y. M. C. A. briys have a sing . 24. Chri.stmas tree at Church. 2.5. Christmas. 2li. Territorial committee decides to have next Y. M. C. A. conferenie at College. 27. lOgbert goes swimming. 25. Sybil Becher breaks her arm. 29. Pi ' tsident (liirrison pla s his luanola. . 10. Hunch at Dorm go to mountains on pic-uii-. 21. V. M. C A. cleans house. 2 1. Deemer s ' lanci Jan. 1. .Miss Daniels and .Mrs. Mclver ha i ' a pinK lia. 2. I ' ' atty and KIo d picked . 2. Neslie Hermann smoke.s his last cigarelle. 4. College reopens. ' i. Hirth of •Merr. Widow Orchestra . 11. .VlcCowen begins pressing at V. M. C. . 7. Kghert receives an anonymous letter, s. 101 Paso High Scln)Ol leax ' i-s in automobile for College. :i. K. P. H. S. team in Kl Paso. 1(1. Rd drops in on a poker game. 11. Jeff caught with a cigar. 12. Choral So( iety begins Caul ' s Mulv City . 1 : ' .. Sid Howard sings a solo. 14. olaf Winilsor begins to crow. 1. ,. Hasketball, College vs. Vt. Hliss. 111. .Mr. Carter talks im Inilia. 17. Will llalTs heart iialpitates. IN. ICxams begin. IH. Artie McDougal goes home. 20. 1st semester ends. 21. A cow eats Mrs. Sage s lunch at Van Patten s. 22. Athletic . ssociation gives opening reception in . dmin- istralion lluilding. 22. Ci ' egg Ios s his worldl ' possessions. 24. Prof. I,ain s beard nipj)e(l by an eastern blizzard. 2. ' i. StJindley makes date with a l ' ' riend. 2(i. Prof. Lain shaves. 27. Martin saves only his cap. 25. Poard names Ailministralion building !ladle, Hall, jy. Another robbery in Klondj ' ke. 29. ICmma Gocbel gives a party. SO. I ' oys move into new Dorm. Jan. ]■•. h. ISO. Who ' s sweet? Bof of us! ::i. College 99. K. P. H. S. 17. :!1. Hailley speaks in Y. M. C. A. J I Knima Goebel givFs a ha, ridi — ICs lu it is present. Mi ;s DaPiels has a serious tall with Gor Ion Got-lnl. Pi ' exy reads the riot act to th ' - Onrni l o ' s. Mumps set Shields. Pritchanl. .Maun and Young t-hoscn for Debating team Douldr-lleadi r: t ' ollege 45. K. P. Y. M. ( ' . A. IT. College Girls li.l. .Mi-sji School 1:;. il..i. reads I ' salms. Sniutt. bids the College another sorrowful farewell. ' I he knights of the diamond prepare to do battle. . thletic Associations adopts new constitution. . thletic lOleition Primaries. . thletic IClection. I.incidn ' s Pirthday. Mark Anthony linds his Cleopaii-.i. Mitch exircists his voice. St. ' alentine ' s. Stockton nn) es ntarcr Lester ' s. Knife slips on Diaz ' s hat. I rof. Hagerty ' s cow has annual bloai. . lleman shaves Prof. Uagert. . ■Miss Daniels catches Poldi, - and i:innia holding hamls. . ndy sc es ghost in Hadley Hall Karle Hornbroid revisits Alma M;iter. Dust shifts from alle - to mountains. Washington ' s l ' irthda. - Danee at linrui. Miss 41otTlitl raises rough lnuise at Doi-ui. Phillip Cpton falls in love. I ' eb. lT. ( raker forgets and shines one slioe. lid. Andy gets mumjis. iT, Krause discovered clasping fair one ' s hand. -K. Confirmation at St. James. Mar. 1. i:;. H. 1. .. 111. IS. First ihist storm in New Mexico. Krause discovered in cloak room. Things loing at Santa !• . Dr. Gari ismi goes l.olt (imics to scene of action from Kl Paso. Pasketball. College 17. Kl Paso H. S. 1.1. I-ott talks to Y. M. C. . . . matcur wrestlers in evid(n e. General Ireak-down of Ixix-s beds. a grafter ' fall in Push unjustly called .Snow. .More snow — heaviest fall in :;:! ears. Ka.ss gets mumps. Dr. Sexton advises Y. .M. C. . . to piit I ze. Witul blows out electric lights. Kolla keeps Kass eompan.w Major George ilrills battalion for lirst time. Pacnlty decides to give students more work. Interc dlegiate d(liat -rs get a brain-storm. -Mr. Wilcox throws an eestac.v. -Australian P.usbman talks. Donald Young verges on nervous proslraiion. H -ur Mi-Cowen slowlx fading away. .M.-ijor tells Diaz to shave. Pritchanls course of love .seriously interruiited. College plants trees. Intenollegiate Debate. b Trn. T III-: I i: M ( N Tli K K A Few Letters Mailed with Insufficient Postage and Opened by the Post Grafter V. -M. C A. Biiikling, X. Mexico. Croinl ie anil Coiiiiiany. December L ' l. 190s. 101 Paso. Texiis. De;ir Sirs: — Send me l .v express cine case of . our bottled dishwater. J sell it for soda and make big iirotits. Don ' t give me awa.v. Per. Hilly Campbell. The launch Coinucr. iliul Mouse Station. X. lle. . Feb. 5. mu: ' . The J. A. Kaniiin Co.. Uock.v ( Men. Tex.-is. Dear Sirs: — Lil me liave at your earliest convenience twelve pair of 10 cent .socks to sell for you at Jj cent-s each, i never did earn an. money in my life and now I want to break a long record. 1 want the mone.v to buy papc r witli so I can write to my girl. W. Heart Kraiise Messrs. .lolm :md Sniiib. L.as Crnces. X. . l.. Chicago. 111. I ' eliroary J. lyon. Dear Sirs: — Kindl send me a sample bottle of yonr nervine and thumb salve. 1 am going to light in two weeks and wish to give your medicine a lesi. Yours for nerve, J rescoti. .Mesilla Park. X. M.. March ;;. ISOt ' . Dr. Jl.  ' . 1-ongshiul. Kl Paso. ' P.xas. Dear Sir: — Day after tomorrow 1 expect to have to licl a government grafter by the name of Matinez. 7 want to be liigger than he is. so send me for trial your human sirelcber and oblige. Yours Cor length. Prairie I). Sheppard. I.,as Cruces. N. JI.. Feb. 2 2. 1!I09. Jlr. Sb.rlocU Ibdmes. Xew York. .V. Y. Dear Sir: — Ket me know b relurti mail how . ou learned ' our detective trade. T want to learn it. for somebody swiped all of ni.v clothes. Moping to hear directly from you. I am. One K. Gregg. Dormitory. X. M.. Jan. 1. to May .10. 190 ' 9. I o ' e. Koveit and Compnn.N . Dreamland, ( . Dear Sirs: — Knelosed tind $ ' ..00 for which kindly send me at once your book entitled. I.ove and Mow to go at it. Yours in love. .T. T.eroy .Speck. . lissrs. Ciiaft ami tJraft ' r. .No. I. Kpi.scopal .Street. Hisbee. .Arizona. .Mesilla Park, .New .Mexico, De;ir Sirs: — February 10, 1909. .Send me literature in reganl to your town as a hcitlth resort. 1 ha e aceumulated a large sum of wealth here and think that a cban.ge will be good for my health. Yours for safety, K. Wrecks Cilgani. .Agricultural College. .N. . I.. Montgomery. Ward anil Company. .March 9. 1909. Kansas City. Mo. Dear Sirs: — Kiuloseil linil money order for 1. . cents for which send me a pair of shinilder braces such as those shown on page 22:16 of your catalogue .No. T! ' . 1 am a militar.v man and want the usual rebate which is granted all V. S. Officers. Yours. D. .Straightback Yo iiig. Orderly Order of Yanitors Chief Vanitor Daniil Fritt .i .Most Hefty Yanitor Young Lion Young I.,ion ' s Cub Morning . r dd Heavens Agri-Yanitor Wooly Frizzle Yandormitor Scratch .Anthony Sub Breezy Kars Plain Y ' anilor John .Smith Holy Yanitor Hastus Harrison Sancti Yanitor Hefty Jarrison Thermo-yanitor Clo len Gorble Stink tepee Yanitor H2 S Kobic tlaldorm Yanitor .Mmddy MouUlon H. E. Yanitor Y ' ellow Pole This most August Order was founiled in the ninth month of the Year of (uir Lord, Eighteen Hundred anil Kighty Xine. I ' p to the present year, no knowledge of its existence had reached the ears of outsiders, but in a burst of conlidence the Chief Yanitor dis- closed the secret to a member of the Swastika staff. .Since its birth, this organization has swept every thing before it. Hecent sweeping reforms in the gentle art of janitation. have caused an occasional brush with tlie enemy. The Little Gem Vacuum Cleaner but the results have gone to prove the strength • f the order. Long live the i uderlv order: May it never bite the dust. Monstrous Gigglenients from K. Mow do you like K ' s new Hat? A. ( coursf it docs lool as if it rami ' out of an ash-harrel: but it is mean to make- fun of it. Shut upl E. Weli. liut it ' s niiiif. i)u soi ' ! I loaned it to tier. DrowninK is usuiill. noi most ininiinint danf?t is in iio. liut lli ' Icn Horton one of the New Mex- fell into tile Dormitory front yard irrigation period and with diffieulty. luring n recent seoi)ped out W: Miss D.. discovering 10. tareerinj;: wlldl.v down the upper hall on roller skates. — Is that what has Ijeen jjoin.s; on up here in recreation hours iatel.v ' . ' 1 thouKht you Kirls had heen moving a remiirk:ii Ie numlier of trunks. Since reading Ellis Butler Parker ' s Hurfflar Story. Kmma and ICIla have decided that they slide down the hanistcrs to save the ruhlier | ads on the : tairs. Everybody is glad the - ha e iliscovered a gotMl reason. A Dormitory maiden ate ihocolates to satiet. : then l ethougl t herself of a wa.v of making the rctnaiiuler iiM further pleasure. She earefull.v removed the iiUings. stuffed llie shells with cotton. treated her hoy friends generouslv, and watehed uith zeal their effort to enjoy them politelj . There was a blue-eyed Dorm girl, And she wa.« wondrous wise; She rode Into a thorny tree. And .scratched both face and eyes. Then jumped from her saddle slraiglil. And put her face in idaslers: Away she went at a pminding gail. Nor feareil shi ' fresh disasters. im $,TWWi Girl watching the I ' residi ui ai his piatioa: sure makes his hands go! More observinrT girl: . o ' He plays with his ' Dr. (jarrison. Scene in l orruiIoi - closet after 10 p. m. Vi ast liox set with a sumptuous feast: — one big onion, two small cracker sandwiches. a pitcher of lemonade. H-ipp. ' family of I wo room-mates gath- ered .iriHMid it. Miss D. to abseui-mindcMl second lloor girl: Won ' t you please light m. - oil stove at :)::i(l ' . ' She comes up aliout Id p. m. to tlnd her lamji burning briglill.v. luit her stove cold and darK, and murmurs. HumpI suppose she thought 1 wn afriid lo go into a darlv room! lOiglileen house guests at the time of the Mesa Haskelball game had seemed lo stretch the Dormitory to its limits, but on the return of the girls after the game, they were called to greet still another. A man with hat jammed down over his eyes, and suit-case by his side lay apparently asleep on the divan in the Dean ' s study! That he could rest so quietly amid the startled exclamations of forty young women roused suspicion, and a moment later proved him created of a suit of Mr. Mouldon ' s. stuffed with Dean ' s sof; ' pillows; but be w.is certainly a work of art! AN A VFI I. 1 : X 1 ' 10 1 I K N ( 1-: riu ' ntluT evi ' , as I went l y the (.ollegp. (The square red hruU. where we all absorb kiiowlrtlge) I heard a growl, then a savage yell, As if some was raising particnlar — Weill Well! Well! Walking iiniiHy through the gloom. 1 gazed into a large and well-lighted room; Where standing around by twos and threes. The Profs were buzzing lilie angry bees. Standing lalliing was Prexy — surnamed (jarrison. Who said Ihi ' Profs ' growls were rather enibarrassin ' . Rut he said hi ' was there to get a few faets. . nd the I ' rofs would rough I ' p. or gi ' l the ax. . nd in a eliair sat I uther i ' osler Reading out namest just ealling the msler) Tn order he said to find, what in tarnation Each one intended to do in vacation. Now as for himself, (and the thot made him weep) He said all iIh .c.uld ilo was ii. s;o herding sheep. Here up si)olie Clarence Hagerty. saying He ' d herd no sheep, not he! not he! Why sooner he a hobo would be! He tho ' t he ' d raise American tea. Had tried Chink tea, and the pink tea. But woulil raise just one brand — the Hager — tea And gurgled sweet Tinsley. The idea ' s quite princely: In fact I like that idea immenstdy. Here in came Wooton. a tin horn tootin ' . And said he would rather jiunch cows. And come into town hootin ' and ride out a sliootin ' . And he retired with numberless bows. Then said (iarcia. think I will be a Stockman, but yet will not touch kine In m.v mind I ' ve been turnin ' all over my learnln . ' Pout the oceans of money there is in fat swine. And up jumped Hare, with a growl like a bear. Sayin — Who wants to be a farmer ' . ' I ' ll quit smelting rocks, and go out selling socks. Now aint that idea a charnnrV With an air of wisdom .saiil Doc MacArthur. V(Uir ideas go far. but mine go farther. I am intending to start a .saloon In fact I shall do that pretty soon. Of course I ' m aware that ' twill be pretty risky To put up a joint and | eddli- cheap whiskey. Rut besides. I shall also handle beer. And if I don ' t make money, ' twill be ndghty queer. Hopping to the front with a move quick and jerky There came into ii ' w the face of Prof Hurkey. Who said he ' d lay arfuind and keep an e.ve on Wileox Who was rather inclined to go off packing rocks. Here the door .slammed open and in rushed Sage. Who seemed to he in a frightful rage He growUd and swore, gave the door a fresh swing. And rushed out again, without telling a thing. The lamp went out. and the Profs made a rush. And finall. ' got out in a terrible crush. With nothing more serious than the loss of some skin. (Except one who got a hard kick on the shin.) The seance was over I went home and to bed. And knew nothing more, until some one said. Why Doctor, all night ln ' s been out of his head. He ' s tumbled and tossed, he ' s yelletl and he ' s raved. And it ' s really disgraceful, the wa.v he ' s behaved. He ' s studied and worked with might an I main. Till he ' s overtaxed his poor tired brain. Rut we hope with rest, and light relaxations. He ' ll not have any more such hallucinations. .So now I don ' t study — just fool round the Dorm, . s 1 don ' t wish to have such another hraih-storm. I ' ut when .school starts. I ' ll he there with the rest. And I hope in my studies, I ' ll equal the best. tffusinmi frnm tbr Prr t. In tliif ' scliDiil is a lad calli ' il Uee L-ee Who nhiiiitKl i)iit loml in snat glee Hurrah liir the da.N ! I ' ve I ' oiinti a vii ' To ealch that pi ' stireroiis Ilea! Then ' s a s v t t liltli- sirl nanieil i;iill . Sh« ' hitil ( lianilUr |iiill onl )it r tootli. She fat 111 the .•iouth. And ii| i n il her niuiith. ' nii can friu ss the f:ite of the Tnith. A cnuitle nanitil I ' Milh ami Kovce. Thev talked in mi low a ' nifO, Villi never ( iiiilil hear. Thiiugfh ever so near: What topie was nallv their ilioiie. A short, fat fellow is Heals Whose hair is as eiirly as wheels. Ami thnuKh he is fat. He ' s as sharp as a hat. Anil he always walks on his h. els. A briKht little jiirl is Anna She ' s Kre.il on playinjc the |iiaiu She is little anil neat With ver small I ' eel. . iiil looks vi ' i niiieh like lilaiin. A Kirl nanieil IMitii Kol holil I ' or her hanils cot ex ' eeilinKly eolil. i ' he sail! that was goiirt l ' ' or 11 the lifiys would lie nice, then her hands they could lioid I ofu-e know a oun)jsier ealled l- ' red. .Vnd one ila ' he fell on his head. Thfv all thoueht In- tried To i-oinmit suieide So his mothi r tlien pm him lo heil Thei ' i- was a small In lhe ealled l ' cdil. . Th.y sii.iUe oT the Kood oil ' I ' ljisins the jjfirls was liis hoidi . If oil eall his hair white lie siirelv will lisht Till iii,ii li s iiii ' i iiiM s lie reall looks iioldiv. ' I ' line. ■■Ameriea . ' I ' lie iHMir c.ld einv is dead. Her eyes aw of light red. This gentle slave. Let ' s take her in tlie grave. Her head is all ueU save. l ' or she will all duay. So let ' s la ' her away. THl ' ; (illil.S ' I ' MIOV I, KIT I ;i: 1 1 I. Ml The College lio s oiu ' aiitumn da To . lliiii|iieri|iie Weill awMv; They looked so iii.e in ilnir siiiis of Idiie, Tliev made llie Kills wish tin v ■ onld go. too. Singing tlie.v went and tliiir nierrv glee l- ' illed the ears witii a sweel melod.v. lint when thev reaehi ' d the far-olT town. hill- rniiii ils liill-slo|ie liiekin;; down. Their sweet songs died and va.giu- unrests And nameless longings lilleii tin ir hreasls: . vvish liiev hardl.v dared lo own. . wish llial all Ihe girls had eonie. The Kills al llie I ' ldle.ge Imiesome grew. , nd ere long vvislied for sometliing iiew. So itiev on a pieliie tholiglil Ihe.v ' d go To show the I ' rof. iluv wen n ' l slow. I llie dozen of Iheiii rodi- down the lane. As the wind lilew genth the liinse.s ' mane. The.v drew their steeds liuii in the shade I ' re tile Iiiight sunshine oi ' ihe nionn would fade: W h still aliiding h; s at the .school, tile Professor ' s i| from ihi stream wliicli Thill look a tlovved Through tin- .vellow sands across the road. Here thev stopped and spread their gruli Knoiigh to fill a large wash tiil . were rule: Mien talked of the lia.v in;;, and vvomleri d whether The elonil in tlie west would hriiig rainy weather, .. t last, like those wlio for delay ,St-ek vain e.M-ii.ses. the.v rode awii.v Then the.v all looki d and sighed: Oh. Gee! How nice tliat picnic was to mel Tlie.v all lo.iked hack as Ihiv elimlieil the llil! . nd saw llie river llowing still: . view more fair, a view more sweet. . ' ei r h.ld il heeli till ir lot to lueel. Mm Ihi.v tlioiigll of I ' rof. so piiind and cold .Mill of the other girls who h:iiln ' l been so bold. So. looking homeward, the.v roih ' on . nd the Mowing river was left alone. v 111 n tlii.v leiiiiiied thai afteriiooii. I ' rof. was humming an old love tune. The voiiiig girls tiiiir story did tell. Thev lold it all and they told it well. . iid all of their sparkling sliiiiing eyes Looked out in verv great siirjirise. Wlien I ' lof. wasn ' t mad and his face wasn ' t red. Ihil he treated them ver.v nicid.v inst ad. ' I ' lie bo.vs at Allniipierttue tdoseil their e.ves ' I ' ll dream of the other Cidlegi ' guys. They all sighed with secret pain . nd wished thiy weie hack at Ihe College again, Milt when the ho.v s al last retiu ' iied. Willi their suits all spoiled and faces sun- hiirned. ' I ' liev wished the.v had never gone avvav. when they heard What the I ' rep. girls had to sa.v . A : iv N i i. i: d c; i: i i: r s 7 Htl Editor-in-Chie( desires to express his appreciation for the faithful and conscien- tious help given him by the members of the Swastika staff. He also wishes to thank the following persons who were not on the staff, namely: Professor Macarthur. whose help and advice were given thrcughout the work; Miss Daniels, Mr. J. O. Miller, and John Anderson, for the work which they so willingly did; Professor E. O. Wooton. Mr. J. R. Burkey, Mr. Frank Stockton, and Victor Kays, for their work with the pictures; Professor Lain and the students of his department, for the assistance rendered in typewrit- ing; Mr. Justin R. Weddell. lor his art contributions, and for his supervision of the work on the plates in C hicago. LITER-ARV CONTRIBUTORS John Anderson J. R. Burkey Henry McCowen Miss Daniels Victor C. Kays Gordon Goebel J. L. Pritchard Percy Fitzgerald Olive Parks J. O. Miller S. R. Mitchel Helen Hoagland Roland Harwell Sylvia Anderson 1 . V. Skaggs ART CONTRIBUTORS Alice Sheppard Audie Crist Justin R. Weddell PHOTOGRAPHIC CONTRIBUTORS Victor Kays R. M. Wilrox S. R. Mitchell J. R. Burkey Frank Stockton BOWMAN ' S BANK II. I . Itt tWMAN. I ' Hi:? . ' . . UMI.Ii . ' A 4llll ' :l{ I,, v. ( ' AMI-:, ahmt. ' AMii. There is no friend like an old friend i ' i ' r. iti.iHiii ' :i IN iKMk Has been, since the establishment of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, one of the Institution ' s Staunchest Friends. Not merely a passing acquaintance but a FRIEND in the true sense of the word. ::::::::: As a Friend of the Institution, this Bank is, of course, a friend to all connected with it and takes pleasure in fol- lowing the graduates in their worldly successes. Jcing m OLD FRIEND rx e feel entitled to give some advice : A AvoKi) TO Till-: v isi-: i -i ffkii:nt The young man who starts in business today, as the graduates of your institution will do. must have money or credit — to be successful he must have both. If he begins right, he opens a bank account and gradually builds up his account and credit. If you begin NOW it will bring ycur day fcr starting in a business of your own that much nearer. OIMC.N . .N . ■ ■ M ' .N ' r ' i H). . nil B C V M AN S B A N Iv •rill-: TKii:!) . ,ni VUIK 1 ) i: 1  s I T 11 ' 1 1 1; , V H ' Il.VVIC A sfiji ' i IS. A Tin MONEY  s It i« li ) v I r IIIC.N IN .NICICI) I-KO.M Till ' ] FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF I. AS C RI X lOS TO l)i:i SIT( RS WE OFFER THE BEST SECURITY WITH LIBERAL RATES OF INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. TO ltoRl o vl•:lis WE FURNISH THE NEEDFUL AT ALL TIMES ON PERSONAL OR REAL ESTATE SECURITY AT CHEAPEST RATES AND ON EASY TERMS. Oscar C. Snow, President S. J. Woodhull. Vice Pres. Fay Sperry, Cashier Robt. Dross, Asst. Cash. I ' ionecr Mu ic House ICstahlislied ISSl Southwestern Distiibutors and Jobbers A. G. Spaulding Bros. Athletic Goods Victor Talking Machines and Records Edison Phonographs and Records I. C. S. Phonograph Language Outfits W liiiltsali- ;mil Ketail Prices and Terms at El Paso are the same as in N w York. Chicago and at the factory, because ihe i ni| anies |)a,v the freight to El Paso. This means much to Kl Paso and vicinit.v. It shows that the above four com- panies s( e and :i ' kno vledge that El Paso is a Wholesale Distrihuling Point. Retail Agcnlt ior Eastman Kodaks and Films Premo Cameras and Film Packs C ' oods Sold oil Easy ' ayiiwii s Ciiliilo_ in-s and Price Lists Piiniislir i on . ll plicotimi U I ' Like to Show Our Cioods V. C;. VAI.X ( C)M1 VNV FT, PASO. TEXAS Manasse Brothers Las Gruces -:- New Mexico QlUilIttnjj iinh THF. I.KADINO STORE Ol- THH SOUTH WKST Headqi larters for (x)llege Students rii r. ROUAULT ii n,i;sAi.ic AXI) UICTAII. MagniiH. I arufaa WK II AN 1)1.1-: ).NI.- ' K1-.I,I AIII.1-; I.INI ' .S H. C. STRONG (LICENSED EMBALMERi UNDERTAKING and EMBALMING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES RESIDENCE Phone 109 Business Phone 175 LAS CRUCES NEW MEXICO See HATTON, The Land Man For valley lands or El Paso city property. Has lived in the Mesilla Valley for 25 years and knows every nook, corner and gopher hole in it. Sold more land than any other one man in the Southwest. Hatton, THE Land Man, will not allow you to make a mistake. HATTON REALTY COMPANY 224 Mesa Ave. El Paso. Texas. NEW MEXICO COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND MECHANIC ARTS THE COLLEGE is located on its own land of 400 acres, in the beautiful Mesilla Valley, directly under the Great Elephant Butte Reservoir Project. THE COLLEGE is supported by Federal and Terri- torial appropriations, which are increasing annually, and in a year or two the institution will have a work- ing fund of $96,000.00 a year. THE INSTRUCTION is intensely practical but the cultural side is not overlooked, for instruction is given in both Vocal and Instrumental Music Instruction, ancient and modern languages, and higher English. All are provided with strong corps of professors and adequate equipment. AGRICULTURE, Engineering (Civil. Electrical, Mechanical, Irrigational), Domestic Science, Sten- ography (English and Spanish), Physical Culture, Military Instruction under an officer of the United States Army. E ERY DEPARTMENT EQUIPPED UP-TO-DATE IN E ERV DETAIL. FOR LITERATURE ADDRESS, THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE. P. O. AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, NEW MEXICO L O R E T T O A C A DE M A Loretto Academy, Las Cruccs, New Mexico, is conducted by the Sisters of Loretto. Las Cruces, noted for its climatic attractions, is a healthful location, from the distractions of city life, an ideal spot for an Academy. The buildings are commodious and equipped with all modern improvements. All rooms in the buildings are thoroughly lighted and ventilated, the adjustable transoms being a strong feature in the process of ventilation. Beautiful grounds afford every facility for outdoor exercise. Parents and guardians will find this a most desirable institution for thorough train- ing in physical, intellectual and refined culture. LIBRARY — The school library includes the standard authois, works of fiction, encyclo- pedias, magazines, reference books on science, history, etc. The library rooms are used as reading rocms at the appointed times and pupils have access to them for study and reference at any hcur when their classes will permit. MUSIC — Music in all its branches is taught on the plan of the best conservatories under the direction of teachers of acknowledged abilitv. PHYSICAL CULTURE— Exercises in the Delsarte method are given daily from Octo- ber to May. All pupils, unless incapacitated by physical reasons, are required to take these ex- ercises. Special attention is given to manner of walking and the general carriage of the student. ART — Special attention is given to this de- partment, as the study of art is a most effective means towards the attainment of a polished edu- cation. China Painting, Water Colors, Oil and Pastel, Perspective, Charcoal, Crayon, Pen and Ink, and Limoge Pottery (clay modeling), are taught with equal success. Here as elsewhere, China Painting and Water Colors take the lead. Pupils are not required to take a preliminary course in drawing for these two studies, learning to draw as they proceed with the painting. I- li-rlf -( l.AltM Ml II. 1. 1 MTU Ti;l SIHTKU SLl KRIOR i.. .s ■ t ■ i; -;. m;% .mi;xi ) For Sale by All Dealers .Pont ari ' lig[pstJci toyourselF and to us by accoptin an imitation. L.E. Waterman 173 Broadway New York. 1 rhira o. [loston. San Francisco Montreal. IStn ( raui r llaUrii lank aUll UrnSt (Tum iaUU, tl hsa. arxaa Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits, $135,000.00 BANKING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES 4 fo Interest Paid on Savings and Time Deposits Ads as Fiscal Agent, Guaidian. Administrator Executor, Trustee and Receiver (1 !•■ !• ' I (■ K K s V. V. Tiiniiy. I ' ri- ' iiU-nl W. IC. Aniiild. lasliu-r . T. TunitT. ' icf Prfr iiltMil V. (-....l.-y. Vi. ' i- [Mi- . an.l Mirr. K M. MurrlMsmi, Asst. Cash, II. K. hrislie. Secretary The J. A. REAMES CO. Can Build You a Modern Home Something You Will Always Be Proud of. Cj They Have Some Beautiful Residences For Sale Address Mesilla Park, N. M. Phone 38 nnh Mnl nnit Arts PRACTICAL CULTURAL INEXPENSIVE Four Full Four- Year Courses of Study Offered AGRICULTURAL COURSES ENGINEERING COURSES SHORT COURSES Agriculture Animal Husbandry Civil Mechanical In Stenography, Typewriting, Book Horticulture Dairying Electrical Irrigation keeping. Music. Physical Culture. Military Instruction HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS GENERAL SCIENCE Fees: $5.00 a iear for residenls of Nen Mexico. $ 1 5.00 a vear for non-residents of A em Mexico. FOR LITFRATURE. ADDRF.SS THF. PRKSIDF.NT, P. O.  GRICULTLRAL COLLEGE, N. M. The STORE to get the BEST For the LEAST Money Village Shoes for Misses Village Shoes for Ladies Village Shoes for Boys Village Shoes for Men Every pair Guaranteed Everything for Ladies and Gentlemen in Ready-to- Wear Goods D. SELIGMAN, Las Cruces, N. M. MAY BROTHERS Nettlelon and Walk-Over Shoes for Men Queen Quality Shoes for Women Mens ' and Women ' s Furnishings, Dry Goods, Etc. In fact everything pertaining to an Up-to-date Mens ' and Women ' s TOGGERY SHOP l ' ll '  l u ' t( ' l( ' ll liM. ' li U ' l,M,M,t ,M, I.M,l«.«i MSt ' .l ' l ' l( ' ll ' l( ' l(Mi ' I.M,M,M,M, ,lMM«,( ' ,( ' All this year we want to sell you GROCERIES Because — We handle the best to be had on the market. Because — We absolutely guarantee everything we sell. Because — You will feel better, look better, and act better for eating the best. Because — Your orders, big or little, will be ap- preciated. MAY BROTHERS, LAS CRUCES, N. M. HOOKS, STATIOXKRV. OFFK K SI l PI Ii:S 215 San Antonio St., - - - EL PASO, TEXAS l ARISIAN lONA.MIJJCl) Till-; Ni: vi-; 4T makk. in Is certain to be the largest city in the Southwest. Why not become N ' i;ii. I iNs ItiiOociiKs I.  ki;ts (ii.M.NK • Aui- I iNx Link m ■! .N identified with it by purchasing a l iN si-nx AiHr !-ii;Ts few lots while they can be had at reasonable prices? AV. T. IIIXSOX ( ). (;rani) Ill :-iAN , NT( )NI ? T. i:i. I ' AS . ■ri;X. Offers the best opportunity: lots sold C;. L. COATS cSi C ( ). on monthly payment plan. w ]■: (witit - . i-i I.I. i.ixi; )i- Correspond with ;i4 ci:rik!s. i rv (;o )1)s IXVKSTMKIVT SIIOKS AN1 FANC ' V A.Nl)Ii:S I i: Ol.l) l)lilNK . ? iM: I.M.TV C )M1 AN V Il li:i, . ,M I.IVKHV. .MOI NT.VIN lil ii-i i;i. i ' .v s« . - - ' ri ' ;x. s HOT I {ATI IS Hip! Hip! Hurrah! — I hcv all do Say — EverxiboJv Knows This Is Not An Experiment Station but the Recognized Headquarters for SOL I. BERG The Finest in Ready-to-Wear rllii the Irst (tlntbrH For Men, Women and Children Aiterit for Piece Goods, Shoes and Notions uplumuirr iFa (Elutbra anii ttolU ' ytau The Proper Clothes for College Boys The Popular Dry Goods Go. 121 S. El Paso Street EL PASO, TEXAS Kl Paso, Texas Olio BOMBAGK T Wf Will Build Oil Las ( ruces AMo e Staple and Fancy Groceries I .umber Company Fresh Beef, Pork and Mutton Lumber, Lime, Cement, Piaster Phone 1 1 3 Corrugated Iron Builders Hardware MESILLA, NEW MEXICO Paint, Glass and Oil Pumps, Pipe, ind Mills and Tanks Branch Butcher Shop, Las Cruces, Phone 110 Shop Work Promptly Done. Phone 86 f s i2 c y IGHT5CH00L ASK THE A. M. FACULTY what kind of work is done at the International Business College. - They Knoiv. We will makt.- jjood. International Business College, EI Paso, Tex. .1. I ' . MIILI.IN, PreMdent FARMER OR MERCHANT Professional Man or Capitalist We can serve you Krakauer. Zork Moye Chihuahua, Mexico El Paso, Texas Las Cruces Realty Company I5n crs and Sellers of MESILLA VALLEY LANDS Opposite FIRST NATIONAL BANK D. F. Baker J. K. Sattley C. A. Saltlev l i ' ll ' tt ' ltM( ' li li ' li ' liitiltiMili.lM )i , ' lI t«M M ' ll ' ll ' ll liMiM,M, Las Cruces, New Mexico JOHN S. McCLURE LIVERY AND FEED STABLES PHONE 91 LAS CRUCES, NEW MEX. Novelty Mercantile Co. QUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE, TINWARE GRANITEW ARE, HARDWARE, STATIONERY JEWELRY, ETC, :::::::: The FRANCIS E. LESTER COMPANY The Urgcst Dealers in GENUINE Indiii, IWfXItlla Part N wMpYirn and Mexican Handicraft in the World lUCMUa rdlS., HCVI lUCXlCO We publi.sh thi ' following Special Catalogues, sent on riiiuist to any ' lart of the world on the terms stated; Ids page Geniral Art Catalogue, the most beautiful book of its kind published; sent for 10 c to partly pay cost. Art Cataliifjiie nf Geins. showing all kinds of Native Gems in at-tual colors and sizes; sent for 6c. Summer Catalogue of .Mexican Sombreros, free. Art Catalogue showing Indian Blankets and .Mexican Zarapes in actual colors, .sent for Ific. Detailed Descriptive Catalogue of Individual X ivajo Indian Blankets, free. Holiday Catiilogue of .Native Handicraft, free. .Special Sale offerings, issued during the year. free. i Special in iuiries of any kind given prompt l The Francis E. Lester Co., Mesilla Park, N. M. am LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO GUS MOMSEN CO. HEADQUARTERS FOR Razors and Pocket Cutlery Complete Line of General Hardware no South Oregon St. EL PASO, TEXAS Hotel Grand Central W. M. McCoy. Proprietor Porters Meet All Trains, Grips to Hotel Free Rnnm ' i %ith Ruth. FIcctric Bell in Every Room European Plan. Rates, 3()c, 7Sc,$1.00, $1.50 I.u. ' .-tttMl ill lllf llfiil-t of ih«- rit.v Kuui- BUti ' Ks fast ttf I ' liioii Ue]M l nrPaso and San Francisco Sts. lil 1 3-80, 1 CXaS sut ' fl Cars SInp in Front of Main Kntran.-f The H. T .esinsky Company Incorporated WHOLESALE GROCERS EL PASO TEXAS H C. Trost G. A. Trost A. G. Trost G. E. Trost Trost Irost Arrliitrrts Architects for the New College Buildings 22H Mesa EL PASO, Avenue TEXAS ®It Btntt Ncttinual lank tl JJaau. arxas ( ' . H. Morrlit-a«l. Pri ' sMlent Joseph Ma tftin. Vife-Presiileiit f. N. Ba ' - ' it-M. Viff PreMtieiit iJeo. D. Flor . C ' ashifr L. .T. iJilchriM. Assi. fasliier ALBUQUERQUE MORNING JOURNAL NEW MKXICOS LAR ;KSr ANI) BI-;ST NEWSPAPKK Publishers and Printers We Offer This Book a a Specimen ,= S S! =■ jj! PI Si n 5. ' ' Mrs. L. L. Roberts iHtUtun ' ij att IGa trii iFurntahiniiH LAS CRUCFS NEW MEXICO , Stuart ' s B lulitu Auiithiufl in tbr JPnluuraf S ittr from iast (£ari s tu rpia JJlatiuum. IKuiiak Jftuishtuy a v riiiltji Valley Meat Supply House C. T. TURNEY. Proprietor WHOLESALE and RETAIL MEATS FISH and OYSTERS For Health Buy Turneys Native Fed Meats Phone 134 Las Cruces, New Mexico (Out nf Enmii ©rhrrs (Siucn ynmipt iu t (Careful Attrutinii Firms Which Have Advertised in Swastika Three Years ]T Bowman ' s Bank. Rio Grande Valley Bank and Trust Company. First National Bank. Agricultural Tlj College. G. r. Coats Company. T. A. Reames Company. Francis E. Lester Company. F. Rouault. Lesinsky Wholesale Company. Firms Which Have Advertised in Swastika Two Years IT Popular Dry Goods Co. Sol I. Berg. Las Cru:es Lumber Co. Las Cruces Realty Co. Otto Bom- TU back. Grand Central Hotel. Krakauer, Zork Moye. Bascom Hardware Co. Manasse Brothers. May Brothers. Waterman Fountain Pen Co. Jahn Oilier En. Co. Albuquerque Morning Journal. H. S. Lithgow. State National Bank. Besley Co. Martin Lohman. Firms Which Have Advertised in Swastika One Year TT International Business College. Hatton Realty Co. Hixson Jewelry Co. Curran Book Co. Mosen Hardware Co. Seligman Co. Novelty Mercantile Co. McClure Livery. Strong, Undertakers. El Paso Y. M. C. A. Roberts Millinery. Stuart ' s Studio. Loretto Academy. Valley Meat and Supply Co. Springer Furniture. Snyder Jewelry Co. Hotel St. Regis. Williamson Haffner Co. Stone Webster. El Paso Electric Railway Co. .Anton Camozze. Belgian Bakery. Freeman Walker. Segal. The Mines Management Syndicate. The .American National Bank. The Ideal Cafe. Kinney Shoe Co. Armijo ' s Barber Shop. Barteldes ' Seed Co. Dr. Breck. Calisher ' s Dry Goods Co. Compton Co. First National Bank of El Paso. F. J. Feldman. International Book Co. Las Cruces Drug Co. Dr. Magruder. 1884 1909 IF You Want a Place to Spend Your Time You Want to Stay in Town Over Night You Want Employment for the Summer THE EL PASO Young Men ' s Christian Association Can Help Ou BASCOM- PORTER CO. Successor lo F. H. Bascom Co., and French Porter I ' lill Slocks of ur Specialities: I rMi!i:iJ II AltnWAKK Courtesy 1 VIXT.S. OILS Promptness iiiiii «;r,. ss Efficiency CK.MKNT M.MK. COAL. Reliability SASIl :iiiil DOOiSS ' i:ill( ' I,i;s ami Stability 11 AHNFSS A(; S und Progress IMPl.K.MKNTS Public Spirit I ' l MI ' S. I ' ll ' K iinii 1 rrriNr.s i:ij:« iituAi, ' - t us figure with you on IIXTIHI S n uiUIing. Plumhing. Tinning, i:i ' .. Kc -. F linting. Eliitrii- Wirins. Ktc AGENCIES l!iji-.lii- Kiiiijii ' S Slici ' uiii- Mlliiiiiis ;:irliiiiil Kiin cs I ' aiiils CliiiiliT Oiik Stoves Sew all Pain Is Wilson Hc-iiUTS SliKli ' baki ' i- Waai ' iis Koiiiul ;ik Slo i s ami niiu;:ics ( nick Mciil (iiisolino l.i hlnin:; Hay Italcrs S(4 X .S lolin ' Plows .liuci (;iis iliiii- SloK-s Ai-i ' inoloi ' Wiiul Mills .Mi- oriiiic-k Mowi-rs Olio ;iisoliiii- Kii finos and I{ak4 s Sl -iiHH ' l Fire Jenkins Slackers Kxlin iiislicrs aiKl Sweepers I HAS been the endeavor of the bus]ness management of this year ' s Swastika in its work with business firms to leave with them as good an impression of the college and its affairs as possible. It has been our earnest desire in our work among the students to impress upon ihem the necessity of taking note of those who patronize the college publications. To you members of the faculty, we can only say, you can be of much assistance to the student body in many ways which you do not seem to realize. Our enterprises are, or should be, your enterprises. We wish to thank those in authority for any help they may have given us. To you all, students, faculty and authorities, it seems best to us that we stand together in certain things. This book does not end until this page. Read carefully the few pages just preceding, the should be of inleresl. Tin: i:m) T II I !-i It 4 I U W A -. It o r N l |[ V II. s . 1. 1 T 1 1 c ; ) - II l K It I N i ■-: K VNII III llllirit «TAX|I M VKl:lj Ai-itii rnm i ' i:. ni; v .mi:xi