Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 142 of the 1910 volume:

DEDICATION. TO .AIKS. LIZZIP] CARTKR McVOY, Whose wit and intellect is the life of the school, Whose kindly criticisms are ever an incentive to higher effort, AVliose help in the Litei ' ary Societies, in the class room, and in all vrork of the Xormal, Has endeared her to the students and to thousands of teachers throu ' liout tlie state — — This volume is lovingly dedicated. 3 4 BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor-in-riiief Xonna Overbey. Business 2 1aiiager (r. 0. Holston. Assistant Business Manager (reorge Lester. ASSOC lATP] KDirrolJS. First Assistant Lula Frere. Second Assistant May Wenip. Literary p]ditor Louise loise. Anna Hays. Jennie Snyder. Art Fditor Flga Bealia. Elizabeth Dunbar. Kegina Ewing. TTunior Maud AVoniack. Lillie Melanson. Largaret Stirling. Eclectic Literary Society I alpli O ' Quinn. lodern Culture Ciul) Anna Hubbs. Seekers After Knowledge Lucie Haygood. King ' s Daughters Alyrtle Rodgers. Devotional Circle Lena May Browne. A])ostleshi]) of Prayer Suzanne Dupaquier, r. l, C. A Donald South. Boys ' Athletics Rufus Smith. Girls ' Athletics .. Marion Thornhill. Lnprovement League Stella Darden. 5 1. Xoriiia Overbey, Editor-in-Cliief. 2. G. C. llolston. Business lanager. o. GcM)rge Lester, Assistant Business Lula Frer(% First Assistant. T). lay Weinp, Second Assistant. (). Louise loise, Literai ' v Kditor. 7. Elga F ean, Art P ditor. 8. .Maud AVoniaeli, Ihunor. 6 CALENDAR 1910. lay 22ud. Sunday at Xoon Dormitories Open. ] Iay 23rd. Monday Classification of Students. ' vlay 24tli. Tuesday Summer Term Begins. ilay 30th, Monday, Nine- Week Summer Scliool Begins. June 5th and ()th, Sunday and Monday Celebration of 25Ln Anniversary. July 30th Xine-Week Sunmier School Ends. August 20th, Regular Sunnner Term Ends. August 20th-Sei)tem ber 2()th Fall Vacation. September 19th, Sunday at Xoon, Dormitories Open. September 20th, [Monday Classification of Students. Septenvjer 21st, Tursday Session 1910-1911 Begins. CONTENTS. Dedication 1 IJoai ' d of Editors 5 Faculty ' . 9 Foreword 11 Some Faculty Ambitions 12 Classes 18 Literary Societies (51 Religious Organizations 70 : Iusic 80 Athletics 90 Scliool ]mi)rovement League 9(5 Fire Company 98 Literary 102 Time to Laugh 124 Advertisements 137 FACULTY. J. B. Aswell Pre:-ident J. li). Laytou Training Teacher George illiamson Science Lizzie Carter McVoy English John C. South Latin K. Winstead Latin L. A. Davis Chemistry and Physics Lillian Mildred Knott Singing and Director of Chorus Koberta Xewell ] [athematics. George H. Jensen ] Ianual Training M. S. Pittnian History and Civics Beatrice Weller Drawing Laure Tauzin French K. E. Bobbitt [atheniatics I Iay Phillips Drawing Mabel ] Ioore English Hilary Davison Physical Education and Singing Lida l. Lay ton English and Science Bessie V. Russel Critic Teacher Blanche Granary Critic Teacher Carrie Dixon Critic Teacher Orra Carroll Critic Teacher Alphonse L ' Heureaux C ritic Teacher fjdna Levy Critic Teacher Augusta Xeiken Critic Teacher Helena lesserschniidt Critic Teacher Lois Cliapin Critic Teacher Pauline Alfonte Molin and Leader of Orchestra. Anna ] Iaude Van Hoose Piano Elliedee Beazley Piano Winifred L. Johnson Voice Zeffie M. Smith Librarian ] h s. Henry PTawkins ] Iatron H ' s. L. l. Keane Graduate Xurse Blanche Allgood Secretary-Cashier J. C. Monroe Bookkeeper Robin Smith Engineer W. T. Row Watchman 9 FOREWORD. We had planned to set forth in these pages the many phases of student life at L. S. N., but now that our task is nearing a close we are sadly aware of our own short comings and the many deficiencies of the l)ook — yet such as it is, we present to ' ' all who hold old Xormal dear ' this the second edition of the Potpourri in behalf of the students of the Louisiana State Xormal. The Editors. 10 J. INTO THE FUTURE 11 SOME FACULTY AMBITIONS 12 13 14 1 yvi y J- - D ELVERS 17 DELVERS! Ivobert Chaplin President. Clarion List Vice-President. largaret Cakhvell . . : Secretary. Xatalie ai ' nado Treasurer. Afotto Knowledge is Power. C olors Olive and Blue. Flower Sweet I ea. YELK 1 lui-rali ! Hurray ! For whom you say ? Del vers ! Delvei ' s ! We ' ve fought our way. riinibed the laddei ' , reached tlu tower, Now ou to}) wliei-e ' rvnowlcdge is Power. 18 ] Iaiul Bell. — She is youufj and of a noble, mod- est nature. Kate Baeot. — Tliere ' s little of the mehDicJiolij element in her. Xettie May Bonicard. — She was more than usual calm. Jeannette Brandin. — A general favorite with. ' ' La. hoys. ' ' 19 ] rary l raslier. — wear not motley in mij hrain. Seessel Breazeale. — Cmi ' t someone help me to do the faenlty? ErexiiK ' Af. Erooks. — To leave no stone nn- turnecL lllarl ( )ok. — My life is one horrid fjri)id. Lucille Corbin. — Oh! To dance all night and dviss all day. Ethel C ' laverie. — Either Caesar or nobody. Robert Chaplin. — Would that the world huw my greatness. Mary Caldwell.— J ? croicn is in my heart, not on my hi ad. Margaret Caldwell. — Well versed in the arts of lore. Stella Darden. — Good nature and friendliness irell erpresse J. TFazel Dossat. — JJluif fho ' her cheeks are tanf Jessie Dixon. — .I 7 crown is ccdled content. Ernest Faulk. — Bashfulness is an ornament to youth. 22 Liicie Haygood. — Stronger minds are often those of ivhicli the noisy world hears least. Lelia Higgiiibothaiu. — Love lives on and has a pov. ' i r to bless. Edvidge Fortier. — Of an excellent and unmatch- ed ivit. Anna Hnhbs. — The light of her Society. Alice Freeman. — A go-(asy and spoyfy member. Arrviido Kent. — Oh! Why are the style makers so slow? Inez Fui ' iiiss. — Diyiiity is thy charm. Beatrice Gonzales. — She that could think and never disclose her mind. ] larion List. — Js clear as morning roses newly washed in dew. Annie lay Hamiter. — Securely she pursues the path of sweet success. ] ryra ] relaneon. — Good things always come in small packages. Olive Lisso. — And still the ivonder greiv that one snhall head coidd carry all she kneiv. 25 Ada Kjock. — ril he as patient as a gentle stream a)i(l make pastime of each itu ary step. Beulali Laniiis.— gld of perp tual smiles. May Kiilgore, — A laugh adds no material beauty. Louise Moise. — Excee iing ivise, fair spoken, and persuading. Bessie Stroud. — Thoughts that often lie too deep for speech. Anna Le Blanc. — Let gentleness my enforce- ment he. Lessie Royston. — She forsook home and hus- band to pursue the high( r paths of know- ledge. Sudie Stevens. — Let the world slid r. Xorma Ovei-bey. — The scholar of Scholars. Laura Walsh. — A gentle voice is an excellent tiling in ivoman. Willie May Porter. — Full of wise saws. Xonie Haines. — The glass of fashion, and tJu mould of fornix 28 Earliiie Williams. — There teas more in her than I could thiiilc. Delia AVestrope. — Whoe ' er hnows her knows truest tcortJi. Elise White. — Like box makers, more noise than work. Lizzie Ta lor. — Self-praise would he inconsis- tent. 29 Alaude Womaek. — JVhat Iter breast forges that her tongue niiist vent. Annie (. ' laire Tricliel. — Vet a little sliiniber, a folding of t]i liands to sleep. Henil)ert Trezevant. — Eiu ry ineli a king and. a n}n)uireh of all I survey. Natalie Varnado. — Why His good to he sad and say nothing. Bertlia Hai)lueL — Ye Gods how she ean talk. 31 THE DELVERS. I know of a class of worth that is strong Whose virtues are great, but unheard of in song, Whose name over eartli shall be an emblem of pea Whose mission below, with Time only, shall cease, Faithful they ' ve been to their lessons each day. Striving for knowledge all along the way Until they seem fit for memorial i)en, Though only the Delvers of 1910. II As I sit in the twilight and dream of their whole Contentment and peace come swift to my soul. I give them all praise for knowledge and ] ower All mighty eight termers, ' tis only their dowe) ' . Ill They honor promoters of thought that is best. They hail with delight all truth and the rest. They welcome whatever they can bring to their so A step in their progress, not purchased with gold. Those virtues so needed foi teachers ' success Power, but kindness and judgment no less Such Trtues are theirs— a sign of good omen For their future success, O Delvers of ' 10. IV Great hopes for the future they each entertain So strong is theii faith — these cannot be vain Oh, they are indeed for memorial pen Though only the Delvers of 1910. Once upon a time it was whispered that the Philosopher ' s Stone was not a myth as some skeptics have declared, neither was it a l)rodnct of the laboratory as okl time ak ' hemists vainly believed. ()n the contrary, it was said to be a natural stone of peculiar, rather heterogeneous composition and might be found on ' ' Xormal Hill, ' ' if one had the proper tools, knew how to search and was not easily dis- couraged. It was also said that great inducements were offered to those who wou:d join in the search. Men, women and even children (for it was known one might search long without success) were encouraged to engage in digging for this nnirvelous stone which should enrich not only the findei ' , but all who might behoxl it, and to those who la- bored long and earnestly and gained a ])roficiency in the use of tools and also a certain facility iu following ' Meads, ' ' diplomas were given which entitled them to respite from labor on Normal Hill for a cer- tain length of time, duiing which, without let oi hindrance they might go out into the State and teach others the value of this won- derous stone and show how it might be found. One day a band of hopefi?: hearts with new spades and pickaxes, set to work, determined to find that stone and show its glories to the waiting world. In this they were encouraged by nol)le directors, some, whose hair had grown gray in the search,but whose hearts were young and faces bright with undimmed hope. Day after day in all weathers this band labored, delving dee]) into the hillsides and unearthing many curious fossils. Occasionally one would ci ' y out, A find! and the whole band would gating eagerly about the hai)py delver, while the Di- rector with his microsco])e examined the object of interest, for, being- ignorant of the true (|ualities of the [Philosopher ' s Stone, they did not know what to expect, and wei ' e always sadly disa])p()inted when the Director put them to work again, saying ' ITliis is but another bit of exasperating crass ignorance which appears in many forms, and al- ways when we least ex])ect it. It is very baneful to our search, for it works sad havoc with our plans, breaking our tools, dulling our ho]: es and wearing out our lives. ] ronths went by, summers and winters passed, still they labored faithfully. Finally the Directors said, These Delvers have done good work. See how great an excavation they have made, what fossils they have unearthed, how steadily they labor! Others are waiting to take their places and it is time they should tell others of this wonderful work,, 38 Through hibor they have learned, so their motto shall read, Know- ledge is Poirer As a reward for their steadiness they shall be called ' ' The Delvers ' Because they are a goodly band a Chaplin shall lead them forth. A Cook shall go with them. Nay, more, a Porter shall ac- company them, with Klock and Bell that their Taylor may never be behind the time. IMoreover a list of the Delvers shall be kept and when- ever aught worthy of memory is done, in letters of gold shall the deed be engraved in the Annals of our search. r 35 ATALANTAS. Motto . : ' You can ' t catch us. ' ' Colors Purple and green. Flower Violet. YELL. Kaise our colors to be seen, lioyal ])urp]e, olive green. You can ' t catch us if you try. If you say fo you ' re a — Rah! Rah! Rah! OFFTC ERS Ethel loore President. Suzanna Duijaquier Vice President. Miriam Xelken Secretary. lyrtle Rodgers Treasurer. ROLL. Alien, Maggie Dardenne, Xoute Littell, Mary Anders, Adam Darnall, May Melanson, Lillie Arhour, Rosyln Dupaquier, Suzanne Moore, Ethel Baihio, ] lattie Durand, Alarcel ] lonzingo, Josie Bailey, Hattie Field, Agnes Xelken, Miriam l aldridge, Ora Ford. F. A. Xorman, Gussie Baagh, Addie Fleshman, Xina Purcell, Xettie Benneckc, Caroline French, Irene Rciher. Ethel Best, Beryl (John, Lucile Roche. Helen Black, P junnie Golson, V. K. Rovlgers, lyrtle Broussard, Chai ' k s (hiyton, Eunice Scntell, ladge Chauvin, Kate Haw, Willie Sim,i)kius, Ethel Clark, Bernie Lee Hawkins, Ann South, Donald Coffin, Blanche Ilightower, ] Iamie Southern, lay Collins, 1 . y. Jones, Zudie Stephenson, ] Iahel ( V)rmier, Edith Flock, I ]dith Stone, Virginia Cormier, Magda Labe, Julie AYilhert. Lolita Cropper, Lillian Lewis, Aladie Wyatt, Lillie 86 REACHING THE GOAL. (Sung to tlie tune of ' Love ' s Old Sweet Song. ' ' ) I. Once in the dear dead days beyond recall, When we began to climb the ladder tall, We were beset with sorrow and with care, And our own troubles were comj)elled to bear, Still we were ho])eful of a brighter day When we had driven all our cares away. Just a ray of sunshine. Just a gleam of hope. For the goal of learning, we will always cope, We will not grow weary. To our cause be true, AVe are sure to conquer As others do. As others do. II. We now have reached the seventh term at last, That was a vague dim dream in the past How small we feel when teaching our wee class And hear the judgment of the critics i)assed ! But we ' ll still struggle as the ones of old, And feel triumphant when we ' ve reached our goal. 38 SEVENTH TERM POEM. We thought when we finished First Latin, That all onr troubles were done; But we found ourselves much mistaken For with Caesar, they ' d only begun. Proving the Ponsasinorum was awful, But nothing like chemistry to write; Pd be sorry to have you tell it But our note books are a sight. No more do we write compositions But now ' tis the thesis and theme; We nmst use unity and coherence Of which ordinary men never dream. Psychology was distressing. But now we think it a joke; (There ' s nothing as hard as teaching, Yet it ' s not our purpose to croak. Though times rajiidly grow worse. And each step is harder than the last. We ' re not the complaining kind. We ' re the spunky Can ' t catch us class. And whether it ' s our rival classes Caesar, Chemistry, or Critique We ' ll struggle to outstrip them And always present a bold cheek. So hurrah for the Seventh Termers Who all the hard work do claim! We still prove true to our motto And win out in every game. 39 (Iraduntos, leave ns here for four months, while as now it may seem hmg; Leave ns here, and when you want us, sound upon Ijouisiana ' s horn. Il( re ah(mt this hill we ' ve wandered, nourishing a wish suhlinie, Made so hy expected sheepskins, and the slow result of time. For the years and months hehind us, like a fruitful land repose, And we eling to all that ' s present, for the things that are disclosed. Yet we doul)t not through the ages, one increasing ])urpose runs, And our thoughts will all be vridened, witli the i)rocess of the suns. Dear old fellow-students, classmates, ever rea})ing something new, That which you have done but earnest of the things that you will do. For 1 dii)ped into the future, far as human eye could see. Saw the record of our class, and all the wonders that would be. Saw the State just filled with teachers, most of them from out our class. All were teaching little children to be patient to the last. Xot in vain the distance beacons, forward, forward let us range, We, the coming graduates of Normal, down the ringing grooves of change. (), we see the crescent promise of our hard work hath not set, For the Faculty has promised to award diplomas yet. It is now that our hearts sadden at the thought of leaving here, Y( s, we ' ll leave you, Alma Alater, but we ' ll come back witli the year. 40 CONQUERORS CONQUERORS. Alotto Wi ' liavo eoiiio, we liav( seen, we will conquer. ( ' olors Corn color and royal purple. 1 ' lowei ' Pansy. YELL. Did you say ' ' WbatT ' Did you say When? We ' re all the ciass girls, ' cept three old men ! But when you ask us our names to pen, We ' Ml sign ourselves, Fifth Term, L. S. N. ' ' ( LASS OFFTCElfS. President Agnes Blackman. ' ice President N. jMestayer. Secretary Alexa Teddlie. Treasurer Bessie Wise. CLASS BOLL. Aikens, Alice Tlooper, Jean TJeese, Edna .ingelle, Nita llornberger, i Iathi]da IJichardson, Betty AntocIv, Lizzie Jones, Inez Rosenthal, Beulah l abin, Lucy Hewett, Josie Sellers, Adele Bean, Elga Ivennedy, Iva Lee Smith, EUie Blackman, Agnes Keown, Alma Smith, Vivian Boylston, AJyrtle La (Vnir, Kate B. Sompayrac, Anaise J3ridwell, Eula Landry, Lillie Stewart, Clara J i ' U])l)acher, Nfahel Levins, FJlien Snyder, Jennie .Air. Vox AtcCaffrey, Winona Tolbert, Kate Craig, Lillian AiestayiM , N. Tolbot, Ennnie l wing, Kegina A! ire, Ida H ' eddlie, Alexa (iriffing, Alaiy Bell Xoyes, Aiieen Warner, Leta (lirard, So])hie C) ' Quinn, (J race Waldron, Atsie Oolson, John IMckles, Bessie Wise, Bessie Oi ' iimn, Louise Price, Irene Witherow, Etta ITai ' gis, Earlc Parmalee, Fannie Watson, Airs. T. Ilargis, Aferthie Beul L Xatlialie Savant, Edna 4G MARATHONS. While I sit in my room at the close of day W ' ateliiiio- the fire as it dies away The past and present of Normal days Flit dimly by in the mystic haze, I see it all like a chart unrolled But T linger not on the days of old For the future has much to unfold, To the owners of the white and gold. Much in tlie way of honor and fame, And plenty, too, in the way of a name. Ves fellow students, Marathons Many a race in the })ast we ' ve won, Rut more well win in years to come. 48 49 MARATHONS. Colors White aud Yellow. Flower Narcissus. Motto He who wins must tight. OFFICEKS. President Annie West Stevens. Vice President Cora Lee Henery. Treasurer Kutli Matta. Secretary Clare Robertson. Historian Jo Porter. Poet largaret Sterling. Jestei Wm. L. Colvin. C LASS EOLL OF THE FOUKTII TEKM. Anderson, Emma Fritz, Maggie lorrow, Helen Arant, Launa ' jihnoro, Olive JMurphy, Kate Atkins, Julia (Hnibert, Louis Parker, Belle Baber, Kate Oleason, Flavia Pecquet, Kate Barliam, Geneva (foodfrey, Lois l erot, Leta Biaggini, Corine Henry, Cora Lee Perry, Lucy Bishop, (xcrthrude Holmes, Joyce Plauche, Isabel Boggs, Alozelle Johnson, Jessie Plummer, A. PI. Breazeale, Wood Jones, Laurena Portal, Marie l ourque, Gilbert Jones, Ruth Porter, Jo Brou, Anielie Keoun, Zola Keadhimer, AViufred Broussard, Ijlanche Kertley, Hattie Robertson, (lare Brown, Bertha Koonce, Afalinda Sevier, Lucy (Vildwell, lai La Fleur, Laura Sharp, Hazel Cap])el, Vivian L ' herrison, Amy Smith, Sadie Cognevich, Blanche Lindsey, Florence Sterling, Alargaret (V)iHns, Dora Alann, Theresa Steele, Fannie ( )lvin, Wm. L. Afatta, Ruth Stevens, Annie W. l)e P lieux, Gladys McHevitt, Ruby Thomas, : rary Hille Diassellis, Dorothy lc( al!, Annie Wallace, Ida Dumbar, Elizal)etli M(dntosh, Maggie, AVatson, Vii ' ginia Ellis, Joe Merciei% Eva Webb, Tma Enlo( Edwin Millican, Arai ie WilHaniF, faiy Fixary, Bessie Lee Montegut, farie AVilson, Lillie Fredrick, Nfamie bloody, Xancye Wright, Bertha Aloore, Mrs. 50 51 53 HUSTLERS. ]ilotto tTo be, rather than to seem. (V)lor8 Black and Lavender. FJower Lilac. YELL. We are the iThird Term lie, ha, lio! Hustlers, Hustlers Don ' t you know? Hipity, hoj), wliickity wliaek, Hiird Term. Third Term, Lavender and black. OFFlCEliS. [ ' resident Cleo. Lester. Vice Presi(h nt Grace Christian. Secietary Carrol Foote. Treasurer Perla Odom. THllM) TRPM. Allbritton, Leola Fnloe, Ira Odom, Perla Archer, Annie Fisher, Alvin Olinde, Ruth Avery, La Saine Folse, Isabel Ouln e, Walter Babiu, Austhi Foote, ( arrol Potts, Paul Badeaux, Crertrude Ford, Nannie Kagan, Allen Bacon, Fannie (Jibbs, AVillie Headlieimer, Winfred P)ird, Nettie (irayson, Lucille Peynolds, Henry Bouds, Roy Hoell, Grace Roby, Alex. Bourque, Ulgere Hudson, Tinnie Sandoz, Rose Breda, Henry Jackson., Frank Shaver, Norl)ert Bridgers, Lizzie Jones, Leota Smith, Farjorie Butler, Amiie Joue?:,, Oswald Smitha, Genevieve Charlevilh Susie Ki ' anson, Nathan Som]iayrac, Farie Chenevert, Lula Kranson, Harry Schutzman, Selma Christian, Grace 1 afarcjue, Bascom Tecldlie, Foster Clark, ] Fyrtle Lam]iard, Annie Trezevant, Blanche Clinton, Walter Lawrason, Zelia Varnado, Lizzie (Minton, Juliette 1 ester, George Wiliiams. Lillian Cochran, AVinnie Lewis, Ruby ' i llt, Florence Cordill, Zuhnka Martin, Lottie Wridit, Lola Davis, Fumia AFcWilliauis, Iris l•ia•ht, Johnnie Dugas, Nellie AFoore, E va Hell Wyatt, AFary Evelyn Dunn, Gladvs O ' Brien, Palmire Young, Emmet 54 55 56 OVLETc OWLETS. ] Iotto. .Tliong]] silent, Ye are ])rogressive ; though simple, we are wise. ( )]ors Blue and Gold. Flower Blue Bell. YELL. llo Lie, Ho He, Ho He Holl, Ha He, Ha He, Blue and Gold; Owlets; Owlets; we ' re the crowd, He IIo lie He; small and loud. Youth and wisdom will hold prin ITop Noteh, Top Notch; Second Term! Hugh L. Waterbery President. Ivvdie Keed Vice President. l H. Walet Secretary. G. K. Anders Treasurer. KOLL. Anders, George Gourney, Lelah Odom, linnie Arnold, tarion Gourrier, Mathilde Percy, Sussie Arrington, Kate (iutherie, Jennie Perkins. Edward Barlow, Myrna Hayde , ( arnen Potter, AUie Beard, Beulah Holmes, A. Pratt, Horatio Beouigeois, Eunice Husbands, J. Prudhomme, Anita Bell, Alice Hmnphries, J. B. Beed, Lydie Benoit, Andrew Johnson, Virgie Beily, A. Blackman, Laura Johnson, AV. E. Bobertson, Ethel Blackman, Inez Jones, Dessa Sebille, Bose Blanchard, George Kemp, B. W. Smith, Mary Broussard, Bessie Kennow, Vida Sompayrac, IMyrtle Caillouet, Evy Kimhell, Lettie Tarver, Fannie Oallegari, Otis Kitterlin, D. L. Tarver, ] rinnie Garter, H. C. La Heur, Alex Thompson, Wihna Clement, J. T e Blanc, Norah Torbet, Inez Dardenne, Dora Leonard, Hazel Fnter, Susette Dean, (Tenniesee Long, Gallic Voiers, Newton I ecuier,, Inez T yon, Jennie Walet, Perry Diendorf, Alma Maricelli, Frank Waterburg, Hugh L. Durman, Agnes Marston, Louise Wallenberg, Sarah Ewell, Louise AFcGoy, L. Weil, Blanch Fowler, Fred rcGouen, Alwin Williams, Henri D. Freeman, Belmont Felton, Allen Williamis, ] rattie Garrett, Eugina Forris, Hadley Williams, Onida Gaskins, Ehna Nolly, A. B. Wright, Howard Nugent, Tiola 58 59 60 63 ECLECTIC LITERARY SOCIETY. President Inez Furniss. Viee-J resident Grace Williams. Secretary Jeanette Brandin. Treasurer George Anders. ( ritic Elga Bean. Kditoi- Ethel Moore. diorister Beatrice Gonzales. Librarian Meda Taylor. E. L. S. ROLL. Anders, Adam Mire, Ada Monzingo, Josie Anders, George f irnis, Inez ] roore, Ethel Ayecock, Lizzie Gandy, Exa Nelken, ] liriam Bacon, Fannie Gardner, Daisy O ' Brien, Palmire Babin, Lucy Garland, Treebie O ' Quinn, Grace Babin, Anstm Gleason, Flavia O ' Qninn, Ralph Bean, Elga Godfrey, Lois Onbre, Walter Bonicard, Nettie Golson, Key Porter, Willie May Boylston, jNfyrtle Gonzales, Beatrice Price, Irene Brandin, Jeannette Greene, Alex Pryor, Georgie Bridwell, Clara Hargrove, Marion Reagan, Allen Bridwel], Enla Hedgpeth, Snsie Renlet, Nathalie Brock, J. Holston, G. 0. Richardson, Bettie Brupbacher, Afabel Hooj er, Jeanne Royston, Lessie Carter, H. V. Jackson, Frank Scott, Be Votie Cliaplin, Inez Johnson, W. H. Smith, Ellie f haplin, R. E. Kemp, R. W. Smith, Vfargaret Chauvin, Kate Kennedy, Iva Lee Sonth, Donald Clinton, J. J. Kini?, ] rary Southern, May Belle Clontier, Iva Kinsr, Lillian Stahl, Rnby Collins, R. W. Klock, Ada iTalbot, Ennnie Colvin, L. W. Klock, Edith Taylor, ] feda Cocoran, Winnie Kranson, Nathan Vice, Rose Corbin, Lncile La Flenr, Alex Wallace, Ida nas])it, ] rande Le Blanc, Anna AValdron, Atsie Dossat, Hazel Lester, George Wallet, Perry Everett, Kate Levins, Ellen Williams, Grace Folse, Isabel Lissor, Olive Williamson, Sarah Foote, Carrol T vles, Tharp Winbarg, Howard Ford, F. A. Afelder, Jessie Witherow, Etta Fowler, v. Aiercier, Eva Wi ' iglit, Florence Afire, Ida 64 65 ECLECTIC LITERARY SOCIETY. During ' the session of 18!)1-1892 it became apparent to all that the S. A. K. whieh was then the only society in the Normal school, would soon become too large and that to accomplish the best results, a rival society must l)e organized. Accordingly, by mutual agreement, lialf the members of the S. A. K. who were not charter members of that society severed their connec- tion with it and set to yovk to organize an able opponent. Well did they succeed. Having elected diss Dollerliide first president and started the society work, the E. L. S. successfully met its opponents and be- gan its career with a glorious victory. This was but the first of a series of brilliant victories whic h were destined to give to the E. L. S. the reputation of having the most earnest and faithful workers in school. In athletics, too, the E. L. S. has not been found wanting. Time and again we have snccessfully met our opponents, and whether on the tennis-court, the gridiron or the diamond, that ' never-say-die ' s])irit, so characteristic of the E. L. S., has manifested itself. C omi)Osed of eighty-six of the most zealous workers of the Nor- mal S(4iool, we are l)oimd to succe-d and a world of o])portnnity lies befoi-e us. Obstacles are the stei)])ing stones, by whose aid, guided hy the beacon of ho])e, and urged ever onward ))y the fire of nob:e ambi- tion, we are slowly but sui ' ely climlnng the height of fame 66 MODERN CULTURE CLUB. Xot only is the short-lived mouth of February widely celebrated for giving birth to such men as Washington, Lincoln, and Longfellow, but in the Normal School, the twenty-seventh day of that month is held sacred in the hearts of the members of the Modern Culture Club, as the birthday of that society. In nineteen hundred and two, it was realized that the two socities, namely, S. A. K. and E. L. S., liad increased so greatly in enrollment that it was thought wise by some of the members to form either divi- sions of the two existing societies or a new society. Ha%dng complied with the stronger sentiment, which was to form a new society, a body of thirty-seven members bound themselves into an organization. As their motto this little band of noble students chose ' ' Through Difficul- ties to the Skies. ' ' A more suitable motto could not have been found. For this club, although the smallest in the Normal School has had many serious and almost insolvable problems to meet. Despite the many trials and few encouragements that have fallen to her lot, the M. C. C. has made a brilliant record in the annals of her history. In the commencement exercises of nineteen hundred and three though yet in her early life, she won the medal for oratory and also the con- test in parliamentary practice, thus carrying off the laurels in the best two out of three contests. In nineteen hundred and four, then only two years of age, she again entered the contests. Again the honors were hers; she won two out of three contests. Now in her eighth year, she can say she has won one or two medals every year of her life, except one. The records kept by the society show the accomplishment of work that is worthy of continuance. All her life has been spent in perfor- ming the duties that have been hei ' s. She has never had a childhood, she bears the same relation to the other two societies, that the beautifu Minerva bore to Jupiter, from wlu se forehead she sprang full-grown. If the present steps of the M. ( ( do not i)rove misleading, she will make for herself a name that will live even longer than that of Im- erva. MODERN CULTURE CLUB. OFFICEHS. Ora Hyains President. Fannie Steele Vice President. Nettie ylay Pureell Secretary. Ruth Jones Critic. Anna ITubbs Editor. Tlios. Ellender Treasnrer. ROLL. Annison, T. J. Freeman, Ali( e Prndomme, Xeta Bell, Mande (Jrayson, Lncilie Perry, Lncy Bell, Alice (hiyton, Ennice Phnnmer, Alonzo Biaggini, Corinne (Iriffing, Alary Belle Plnm ner, Eli Boggs, ] rozelle (Jihnonr, Olive Perot, Leta Bonrke, Galbert Iligginhotliani, Lela foi-rer, Helen Browne, Lena May Hair, Larcie Xasli, Annette J ronssard, Blanche Hyanis, Ora Pai)liael, Bertha Bntler, Annie Hnbhs, Anna Smith, Alary Olark, Bi rnie Lee Jones, Rntli Sim])kins, VAhe] ( ok. Earl Jones, Inez Sellers, Adele Cognivich, Blanche Keown, Alma Snyder, Jennie C ordell, Zulika Keown, Zola Steele, Fannie Dardenne, Xonte Kirtley, Hattie S()m])ayrac. Anaise Dowden, lone Lam])ard, Annie Talbert, Kate Ellender, ' Thomas Lewis, Aladie Wilbert, Lolita Enloe, Tra Tjcwis, Pnbie Wyatt, Afary Ogilvie, Lncy 69 7(J KING ' S DAUGHTERS. OFFICERS. Leader Myrtle Kodgers. Assistant Leader Emma Black. Secretary Willie Mae Porter. Treasurer Lillie Landry. ROLL. Allen, Maggie Field, Agues Reily, ] Iary Bean, Elga Hewitt, Josie Reese, fklna Back, Emmie Hubbs, Anna Rodgers, Myrtle Bennecke, Caroline Hyams, Ora Smith, EUie Baldridge, Ora King, Mary Smith, Sadie Bonssard, Blanche Lampard, Annie Smith, Lillian Brooks, Erexine Landry, Lillie Smith, Mrs. Corcoran, AYillie Lewis, Rnby May Southern, May Bell Carbin, Lucile Monzingo, Josie Stephens, Annie Craig, Lillian Mcintosh, Maggie Thompson, Elizabeth Dowden, lona Ogilvie, Lucy Mlbert, Lolita Diassellis, Dorothy Porter, Willie Mae Williams, Earline Dutsch, Katie Parkman, Isabel Wright, Florence Guy ton, Eunice Purcell, Xettie May 71 The Onward and Upward Circle of King ' s Daugiilers of the Nor- mal School was organized in November of the year 1889 by Miss Agnes . i()riis. Aiiss Elizabeth J)eVall was elected as the first president. For several years there were their regular meetings on Sunday afternoons, giving good instructive programs, but the circle did not undertake any special work. They heli)ed a tew i)ersons in the im- mediate neighborhood who were in need. Later they bore the expen- ses of one poor, earnest working giri in school for a year. At the end of this time they secured a siunmer school for her. iThen the circle assisted another girl until she was made a parish beneficiary. Last year they ke])t three children in school. This year the circle has fur- nished tvv ' o children with good clothes to wear to school. It has been the custom of the circle for several years to send a Thanksgiving dinner and a (Christmas box to a poor widow and her five children to whom these seasons would otherwise bring little plea- sure. A conunittee from the cii ' cle usually goes out to this home every Christmas and i)uts u}) a tree for the children. The circk makes its monej l)y having a committee sell cake, fudge or lemonade to the girls of the club each week. iThis committee is always succeessful and seems to enjoy the work. The n embei ' ship is never very large but it is composed of earnest girls who love the work and pur])Ose for which the Mving ' s Daugh- ters ' ' stand. • ' — %%H j|; 72 DEVOTIONAL CIRCLE. The Devotional Circle organized in 1898 by Miss Tiemble is a non-denominational religious organization of Club girls which meets every Sunday evening. The program, which consists of songs, Scrip- ture reading, prayer, discussions, music, recitations, etc. is executed by the girls who serve voluntariiy. The object of this organization is to draw the girls nearer together and to prevent them from growing careless about their religious duties. 73 DEVOTIONAL CIRCLE. Xettie May Purcell President. Annie Lanipard ' ice President. AVillie Corcoran Secretary. Willie May Porter Chorister. POLL. I ean, Llga Godfre y, Lois O ' Brien, Palmire Black, Eniimii Gntlirie, Jennie Ogilvie, Lucy Blacknian, Inez Haniiter, Annie AUiy Overbey, Xoi ma Bridwell, Clara Hoo Der, Jean Perry, Lucy Bridwell, Eula Hubbs, Anna Porter, Willie Alay Broussard, Blanche Hudson, Minnie Potter, Allie Browne, Lena May Jones, Bettie Pryor, Georgie Clark, Myrtie Kennedy, L a Lee Purcell, Xettie May Cooper, Carrie Lampard, Annie Myrtle, Bodgers Cooper, Octavine Landry, Lill Scheen, Laura Stella Corcoran, Willie Levins, Ellen Sellers, Adele Davis, Emma Lewis, Maidie Skinner, Selma Dunn, Gladys Lewis, Ruby Southern, Mary Bell Dunnian, Agnes Lyne, Laura Smith, Ellie Dutsch, Katie IcCasland, Ona Smith, Mary Everett, Katie McDevitt, Ruby Smith, Lillian (Jandy, Exa Mcintosh, laggie Swann, Gladys Gibbs, Willie Merchant, Ada Williams, Mary Gleason, Elavia X ' abours, Belle Wright, Florence X ' orman, Gussie 74 THE APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER. The Apostlesliip of Prayer at the State Xormal School is a re- presentative branch of the League of the Sacred Heart universally es- tablished. It is a Catholic organization whose motives are to pro- pagate the Catholic faith, to pray for sinners and faithful departed and to do charitable work. The meetings are hekl regularly every Sunday in one of the class rooms where a program winch consists of an opening and closing- prayer, hymns, instruction by a Faculty membei and some religious discussion or reading is given. Right Keverend Bishop Van de Yen visits the circle about once a month at which time he addresses it. !This organization affords every Catholic member at the Xormal an opportunity to spend an hour every Sunday afternoon in religious worship. THE APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER. OFFICERS. l resident Margaret Sniitli. Vice President Suzanne Dupaquier. Secretary Ethel Ciaverie. Chorister Beatrice Gonzales. EOLL. Aitken, Alice Angelle, isita Arbour, iiosalyn Babin, Lucy Babin, A. U. Benoit, Andrew Badeaux, Gertrude Baillio, j lattie Butler, Annie Biossat, Ethel Biaggini, Corine Brou, Amelia Bourgeois, Eunice Brezeale, Wood Burens, May Blancliai ' d, (leorge Broussard, Chas. CV)gnevich, Blanche Ghaplin, Robert Clement, Jeanne Glienervert, Lula Gailliout, Evy Ga])p( l, Vivian Cormier, Edith Cormier, Magda Ciaverie, Ethel Cliauvin, Kate J)ardenne, Noute IJiaseliis, Dorothy Darnall, May Dugas, Nellie Durand, M. J. DeCuir, Inez Daspit, Maude Dupaquier, Susanne Dossat, flazel Fortier, Edvige French, Irene Field, .Vgnes Gouries, ] Iatliilde (Jirard, Sophie Gonzales, Beatrice llaydel, ( ai;men Janibert, l ouis Keane, L. LeF lanc, Anna L ' Ileui eux, A. Liteli, Mary Mestayer, X. E. lontegut, Alarie lonceret, Marceline Alattin, Lottie McGovern, ] Iary Alire, Ida Olinde, Ruth Uubre, Walter Portal, Marie l equet, Kate Plauche, Isabel Komero, Cecile Ruelet, Natalie Sandoz, Rose Smith, targaret Williams, Grace AVilliams, Ouida AValsh, Laura Wallet, Perry Will)ert, Lolita 77 Y. M. C. A. OP FR ' EKS. President K. W. Collins. Hecretarv Alex M. Greene. ' ife President Thomas Ellender. Treasurer Adam Anders. : IKMBERS. Anders, Adam Faulk, E. E. Parkei ' , : r. Bobbit, R. E. Foote. Carrol IMttman, : r. S. Brock, .lames Ford, F. A. Reagan, Alain Bronssard, Clias. (Jreen, Alex. Scott, Ora Collins, Pi. W. Hancliey, George Smitb, R. C. Colvin, Losse Plolston. G. C. South, Donald C. Ellender, Thos. Jackson. A. F. Waterbury, H. L. Kitterlin. T). L. 78 THE Y. M. C. A. The Y. M. C. A. was first organized in the Spring Term of 1909 with a charter membership of about twenty young men. This mem- bership was soon increased to forty and, the need of stronger backing becoming forcibly apparent, delegates to the State Y. M. C. A. Conven- tion at Ruston vrere elected. They were instructed to ascertain, if possible, what steps would have to be taken to affiliate with the Inter- national movement, and to get as nmch information as possible along the line of work which other Associations were doing. Some days later they returned and reported on the information they had gathered, but nothing further was done. The fall term opened with a sadly re- duced membership, a treasury practically devoid of funds, and a most disheartening spirit of indifference wide-spread throughout the school. Xotwith standing these drawbacks, the Association was re- organized and in a short time was again nlaced on a sound basis. Two months of hai ' d work doubled the membership and infused new life into the work. Immediately, however, the old question of affiliation with the Xational Y. F. C. A. arose and it was decided to make the old organization a Y. L C. A. in every sense of the word. The changes were soon made and the title of the organization became the Young Men ' s Christian Association of the Louisiana State Xormal School. As a part of the student movement, it has become a strong, healthy, organization with a definite, concrete aim to be worked towards, with all the power and vigor which it possesses. The aim of the Y. f. C. A. is the bringing of the young men into a closer, personal relationship with his Creator, God, and Savior, Christ. This aim is to be accomplished by a three-fold development of s]3irit, mind and body. Xo man can be clean spiritually until he is clean mentally, nor can he be clean mentally until he is clean physi- cally, and it is for this reason solely that the Y. ' M. C. A. movement is initially physical. It must not be supposed, however, that because the other elements are rarely heard of that they are absent. Such is never the case. Es])ecially is this true in regard to the student department of which this Association is a part. The student Y. M. C. A. ' s leave athletics to the control of the school and devote their enei-gies to the improvement of the student mentally and morally. Here then is our aim, the betterment of the young men of the school mentally and morally and in that aim we have the hearty co-operation of every Y. M. C. A. in the land. 79 80 81 i resident ice I resident . . . . Secretary ' Treasurer Aycock, Lizzie .Vrant, Launa xViidersou, Eiiima Ariaii, Ellen AswelJ, Coriniie Atkins, Julia Black, Emmie Braezeale, July Broil, Amalie Bell, Alice Babin, Lucy Burleigh, Lucile Biaggini, Corinne Breazeale, Susell Brown, Bertha Burleigh, ] Larie Chaplain, Kobert ( ole, Rosa V. Cunningham, Li 11a Cognovich, Blanche (lavarie, Ethel Diassellis, Doi ' othy Diendorf, Alma Dutsch, Katie Daspit, ] raude Dugas, Nellie I)u])aquier, Suzanne I)e Rouen, Blanche Everett, Jeanie Everett, Kate F ield, Agnes Eord, E. A. Kui ' niss, Jnez Crarrett, Eugenia God fry, Lois APOLLONIAN. OEEICERS. ROLL. tiandy, Exa Gourrier, Matilde Ginibert, Bessie Gourney, Leila G rifling, Alary Bell Giesen, Margaret ilamilton, i iorence Gilmore, Olive liart, Ida liogsett, Ruth Hewitt, Josie Hornberger, Matilde Hawkins, Alta Hughes, Vera Jones, L Kranson, Harry Keoun, Zola Keoun, Alma Kilpatrick, Marjorie List, Marion List, Ruth Landry, Lillie Lester, G. Lervis, Ruby Leary, Mary Lisso, Olive Le Cour, Elinor Le Cour, Kate Long, ( aledonia McAVilliams, Iris Me Lure, Lillie AFcTntosh, Alaggie AfcCaffery, Winona Afoore, Eva Dell Afouzingo, Josie Alayer, Udith Robert Chaplin. Isabel Parkman. Myrtle Rodgers. Bettie Richardson. Alire, Ida McCall, Anne Xoyes, Aileen Oiinde, Ruth Odom, Ferla Bequet, Kate Brice, Irene i arkman, Isabel Porter, Jo Pryor, Georgie I ' erry, Lucy Phillips, Will Portal, Marie Roulet, Natalie Reed, Lydie Rosenthal, Beulah Rodgers, Myrtle Robertson, Janie Reily, Mary Richardson, Bettie Sharp, Hazel Stephens, Annie Sevier, Lucy Sellers, Adele Stewart, Marquerite ' Trezevant, Blanche Talbot, Emmie Thornhill, Marion llntee, Suzette Vice, Rose Wright, Alma Williamson, Sara Watson, Virginia Waldron, Atsey Wilson, Lillie 82 83 PROGRAM OF CONCERT GIVEN BY GLEE CLUBS. Xormal Auditorium Marcli 18, 191U. Part I. 1. Irene AValtzes Bennett. The Xormal Orchestra. 2. The Jolly Blacksmith Geibel. Boys ' Glee Chil). 3. Vocal Solo, Primavera Mary ' T. Salter. Betty Richardson. 4. Gypsy Life Schumann. Girls ' Glee (Tub. 5. Piano Solo, Polonaise Chopin. Isabelle J irkman. 6. Mary and Her Chewing Gum ' ' The Storks. Alay Wemp and Choj ' us of Girls. 7. Duet, Twilight Xervin. Seesse] Breazeale and Robert Chaplin. 8. Summer Days Gordon. Boys ' Glee Club. Part II. 1. IThe Vision Faure. Girls ' Glee Club. 2. Solo, Sunbeams Ronald. Suzanne lHi] aquier. 3. Don ' t You AVant a Shine Quartette of Boys. 4. Piano Solo — Ballet Chaminade. Inez Furniss. 5. (a) X ature ' s Lullaby Gordon. (b) The Cobblers ' Geibel. Boys ' Glee Ciub. G. I CVan ' t Do the Sum From Babes in Toyland. Blanche Granary and C horus. 7. A Bird in Hand Rolckel. Girls ' Glee Club. 8. Solo, Chasing Butterflies Clayton ' Thomas. L Cleah Davis. 9. : redley Boys ' andGirls ' Glee Club AVith Orchestra. 85 GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB. THE CAEOLAXS. t ' olors Old rose and black. Flower Paul Xeyron rose. 1. Chief Lyrist Suzanne Dupaquier. 2, Aeeoni})anist liss Beasley. : . Director : Miss Knott. First and Second Sopranos. First and Second Altos. Annie Archer. Cora Lee Henry. Jeannette Brandin. Agnes Blackman. Peai ' I Odom. Seessel Breazeale. Xettie Bonicard. Isabelle Parknian. ] [ary Davidson. Enla Bridwell. Hetty Kichardson. Blanche De Rouen. Ivy Cloutier. De Votie Scott. Blanche Granary. AVinnie Cochran. ] [adge Sentell. Ida Mire. Lillei- CHninino ' liani. Haz( l Shar] . ivian Smith. Cleah Davis. Clara Stuart. Sudie Ste])hens. Suzanne Dupaijuier. Alexa Teddlie. Xina Fleslinian. AFarion ' Thornhill. Maggie Fritz. ] [ay AYem]). Tnez Furniss. Sarah Williamson. Mary Belle Griffing. Alma Wright. Xita Guardia. 86 87 BOYS ' GLEE CLUB. First Teuor. Joe Ellis. T. J. EUencler. Alec Greene. Foster Teddlie. Second Tenor. Xorbert ] Lestayer. T. J. Annison. Perry Walet. Allen Ragan. James Brock. First Bass. Donald Sontli. Fred Ford. J. A. Anders. Eli Plummer. Second B,ass. Ira Enloe. Walter Onbre. 11. y. Kemp. 89 91 GIRLS ' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. Established — 1908. TalbertKate President Biaggini, Corinne Vice President Cognevich, Blanche ... . Secretary Fixary, Bessie Treasurer . ROLL. Aitken, Alice Gourrier, ALathilde Perry, Lucy A rant, Launa Hair, Lareie Poole, Daisy Biaggini, Corinne Hall, Berta Mae Smith, EUie Bridges, Lizzie Hewette, Josie Smith, Margaret Cooper, Octavine Houston, Margaret Smith, Mary Cognevich, Blanche Keoun, Alma Snyder, Jennie Cooper, Carrie King, Lilian Southern, May Cordill, Zuleika Kilpatrick, Margery Stroud, Bessie Diasselliss, Dorothy Kirtley, Hattie Spencer, Bessie Dossat, Hazel La Comb, Estelle Talbert, Kate Everett, Katie Levins, Ellen Thomhill, Marion Fixary, Bessie Millican, Maurie • Trezevant, Blanche Fumiss, Inez Miller, Alice Watson, Genie Gilmour, Olive Moody, Nancy Webb. Ima Gleason, Ida via Noyes, Alice Wyatt, Mary Parkman, Isabelle VARSITY BASKET-BALL. Forwa rds CENTERS . Guards Fixary, Bessie Hall, Berta May Biaggini, Corinne ( ' ognevi ch, Bl anche Poole, Daisy Keoun, Alma Talbert, Kate Gilmour, Olieee Cooper, Octavine RESERVES. Forwards CENTERS. Guards Hewette, .Tosio Caldwell, Mae Thornhill, Marion Huston, Margaret Arant, Laura Perry, Lucy Webb, Tina Kirtley, Mattie Smith, Mary Parkman, Isabelle Smith, EUie 92 93 THE VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM. J. 11. Griffith Coach. E. C. Faulk Manager. C. Normond Captain. MEMBERS OF THE TEAM. E. C. Faulk EightEnd. II. Windbarg LeftEnd. J. Ellis RightTackle. W, Clinton LeftTackle. E. Plummer RightGuard. If. R. Morris LeftGuard. G. C. Ho Eton Center. I. Enloe QuarterBack. P. Wallet Right HalfBack. Bourque Left HalfBack. 0. Norman FullBack. B. Lafarque R. W. Kempt Substitutes. X. Mestayer | GAMES PLAYED. L. S. N. 70 A. A. Alexandria, La., 0 L. S. N. 17 C. C. Shreveport, La., 0 L.S.N. 0 L. I. !.Ruston,La., 45 L.S.N. 47 S. L. I.I.Lafayette, La., 0 L. S. N. 11 S. L. 1. 1. Lafayette, La., 0 L. S. X. (Scrubs) 5 High School, Winnfield, La., 0 L.S.X. Total 150 Opp 45 The team of 1909 was the best team the Normal has ever had. This was due to the athletic spirit shown by the Normal boys, to the deep interest of President A swell, and to the excellent training of Coach Griffeth. Captain-elect Wallet has already scheduled a number of games for the season of 1910 and his aim is to have a good team, and to win every game. 94 95 NORMAL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE. ' I ' lie Xormal Seliool linproveiiioiit League was organized in Novem- ber, of the year IDOl) and is composed of members of the elub and of the Faculty. The object of this League is to beautify the campus and to do sometliing eacli day that will increase someone ' s happiness. OFFICERS. Norma Overbey J resident. Lucie Haygood Secretary. llen, Maggie Avery, Lalaine Baldrige, Ora Baillio, Mattie Baugh, Addie lay Bennecke, Caroline Bonicard, Nettie Brooks, Frexine Browne, Lena ] ray Brupbacher, label Black, Ennniie Biaggini, Corinne Brou, Amelie Clark, Bernie Lee Claverie, Ethel Cognevich, Blanche Cooper, ( arrie ( ooper, Octavine Cormier, Edith Darden, Stella Dardenne, Noute Field, Agnes Fleshman, Nina Fortier, Edvige French, Irene Furniss, Inez Crandy, Exa (rardner, Daisy Gai ' land, Treebie Giesen, IMargaret Gonzales, R e a t r i c Gutherie, Jennie Hamiter, Annie INIay 1U)LL. Hawkins, Ann Haygood, Lu(Me Hyams, Ora llubbs, Anna Huston, largaret Jones, Kuth Kent, Claude Kil])atrick, largery La Combe, P]stelle La Cour, Kate Landry, Lillie Lawerson, Zelia Le Blanc, Anna Levins, Pollen Lisso, Olive Iclntosh, Maggie ] rann, Theresa Fartin, Lottie : ratta, Euth McCaffery, Wynona iNfelanson, Myra Felanson, Lillie Feicier, Eva j Ioise, Louise bloody, Nancy ] Ioore, Ethel Fonzingo, Josie Fonceret, ] Farceline Nolan, Estelle Odom, Perla r) ' Brien, Palmire Overbey, Norma T irmolec, Fannie Pun ell, Nettie May 96 Pet[uet, Kate Price, Irene IJeiiy, Fary Bogers, j FyrtFe Smith, Ellie Smith, ] Fary Sniith, j Fargaret Southern, May Belle Spencer, Bessie Stahl, Ruby Steele, Fannie Stevens, Annie Stroud, Bessye Taylor, Lizzie Trezevant, Blanche Thomas, Lizzie Torbet, Inez Talbert, Kate Talbert, Emmie Walsh, Laura Westrope, Delia White, Lise Williams, Erline Williams, j Fary Williamson, Alice Wright, Florence Wright, Bertha Faculty AFembers. Geo. Williamson Isabel AVilHamson B. E. Bobbit FIRE COMPANY. Jennie May Browne ( iptain Agnes Blackman Ethel Moore Ada Kloek Ijney Ogilvie Miss Van Hoose J lanehe C offin Margaret Caldwell Miss Davidson Fiditli Oorniier Kdvidge Fortier Bessie Spencer largaret Sniitli Sonietliing hapi)ened jnst like tliis: On the fifth of December nineteen-nine The President dreamed a dream sublime There never had dawned upon his mind The danger there was to these girls divine If fire should break out at any time. So at once he proceeded to organize Fi ' om out of the girls whom he deemed wise A fire de])artment whose duty should lie In fightingVflames and saving lives. The o])])osite page shows his dream realized. 98 99 100 JX ME. rOKY OF on? BP]LOVEI) SCHOOOIATE %mk Cbomas. With a elierrv mi e and a wave of the hand. She lias wandered into an nnknown land. And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be. since she lingers there. 101 £Wl NGr. Literary Societies THE NORMAL CALENDAR. Oct. 1. Mr. Davis ' s smile appears. Oct. 9. Freshie girls adopt colors (purple and white) for the foot-ball game. Oct. 10. Miss Russell ' s winks are better than her criticjues. Miss Xelken chased freshies from tlie hall. Oct. 15. faud Bell quotes from Afarie Correlli in ] Irs. Ic- Vov ' s class. ' Oct. :5. Little South is seen. Many eyes open. f Oct. 6. jNIr. Bobbit tal ked to tbe class. 43 Oct. 16. [ oys ' Gle Club comes into ex- istence. Oct. 7. Faulk a n a Trezevant do nothing n - i n ,. , , . ir.,..,. ' t. 2b. AIiss ( lunnn made Don- but their SoJemn i , . i i i at , , aid leel that he needed Aletli- duty. . ods. Nov. 1. Club girls go the the mov- ing pictui-e show. 103 r In. i i mi 3 Xov. 1 ]. Lr. Aswe annoimred in Chapel that no courses other ( han tliose mentioned in the catalogue were offered at tlie Xor- .nal. Miss ] Iorris told us of her bache- lor beau. Xov. 15. Clare has gained another pound Xov. 15. Ir, F obl)it told of the prodigal son who came unto himself. Xov. ' 20. ] Ir. Williamson compli- mented the eighth termers on their loquacious abilities. He talked in chapel on Indian relics. Xov. 29. The Club girls have candy and ginger cakes for lunch. Dec. 1. Mr. Layton forgot to say ' ' in otliei woi ' ds, that is to say— ' ' Dec. 7. liss L ' Heureux did not butt in. Dec. cS. My son 1)( wise and enter not into the foot-ball games lest Mrs. Mc ' ()v hear of it. Dec. ll!. ] Ir. Aswell talks in chapel about ! ! Dec. 15. Mr. Soutli told a joke and failed three sixth termers be- cause they would not laugh. Dec. 21. Mr. Pittman: ' ' ladame Jomelli, a world-famous singer, will honor us with her presence tomor- row ! ! l)( c. 2 . : liss Alfonte and Miss Van Moose teach us how to ap- l)reciate ] radame Joiiielli. Dec. 22. Did you hear ] Iadame Jomelli ?? ?? 104 Dee. 23. The Improvement League is organized. ] Iany enthusias- tic volunteers. Jan. 1. Margaret Ster- ling showed genuis in the following com- position and had lier- self elected to the Potpourri staff. WHxVT I DID. I took a bath, I wrote a letter, — I could think of nothing better ; I washed my head, I took some soda I do not doubt you smell the odor All this being did, 1 went to bed, For in a hundred years, I will be dead. Fire-drill -bt. m Jan. 15. Aliss Dickson ' s Smile did not mean anything to Ruby. Jan. 21. Xorma Overbey: ' ' Hap- py is the student that feareth Mrs. Hawkins but she that keepeth her light on shall fall into mischief. ' ' Jan. 25. The sevenlJi termers taught their first lesson. All sur- vived. Jan. n. Boost not thyself of pass- ing, for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. Jan. 12. Miss Nelken failed to have her geography teachers rewrite a plan. She passed FOUR in her critique. Feb. 12. [iss Johnson sings ' ' Cupid in chap- el. Feb. 15. Bessie, Laura, Clara and Marian collected pennies for their mite boxes. Feb. 16. Bessie, Laura, Clara and Marian visit Sam. Fel). 17. Miss Knot forgot to have us sing Love ' s Old Sweet Song. Feb. 18. Inez pronounced as she liked. Miss Carroll did not ob- serve. 105 ff] Feb. 20 .Mary Cald- well signs a contract to sell lier liair. Alar. 7. First base-ba ll practice. Feb. 21. .Mary Cald- well is waiting for her new braid to come. AJar. 12. Beware of the Sororities, niy dangliter, for they are an abomination nnto the Presi- dent. Miss Levy excused critiqne at three o ' clock. Feb. 28. ] liss Granary broke the Faculty ' s record by taking the measles. Alar. 4. Afiss .Messerschmidt with a Swirl made a hit. The fear of being put nndcn arrest is the l)eginning of Knowledge, but the candy makers scorn wisdom and instruction. Alar. 8. Aliss AVeller begins taking vocal, and it is reported that she is trying to excel AHss Johnson. Potpourri editors up all night. Alar. i;]. Hiss Beasley has a be- foi ' c-breakfast caller. Alar. 14. Topy for I ' otpourri HO Icavos L. S. N. 106 LETTERS OF A POPULAR SENIOR. After a strenuous day wrestling with the young idea in tlie Model School and a discouraging critique, the Senior conies to her room with these plans — to practice a pUiy, do gymnasium work, study for a Latin test, go to town, and mend her tennis suit. She finds these letters : My Dearest Daughter : Tn spite of your class work, I must urge you not to neglect your social duties. Several of my old friends have complained that you rarely come to see them. Xow, by paying two calls each Wednesday and Saturday T am sure you can fulfill your social obligations and T nmst ask that you get permission to do so. Also, my dear child, your health requires a certain amount of daily exercise, and you must not neglect your half-hour walk. Be sure to l)rush your hair half an hour before retiring and give careful atten- tion to the order of your room in the morning. This letter seems full of advice but you know how T love you. Mother. Dear Daughter: I write to urge you to be sure to make good use of your school library this year. Nothing so rounds out an education as reading. AVhy not devote your time from three to five to this work, to please me? Then spend a short time in making comprehensive notes on what you have read. T am sure you will be glad to follow my advice. Your loving Father. fy Dear Xiece : On this quiet Sunday aft rnoon, my thoughts are of you and T wonder how vou spend your Sabbath. T want to give a little advice, dear, which T am? sure you will appreciate now. as well as in after life. I insist that you make the best of your religious opportuni- ties while in school, and become a fervent worker in the King ' s Daus-hters, Devotional, and other reliaious orp;anizations which may exist there. Tf there is a course in Bible studv at the Xormah as T am sure there should be, by all nieans take the course. Do this and please Your lovins: Aunt farie. 107 Dear Sis : Just a note to tell you 1 have been elected captain of the foot-ball team here, e expect to have some grand old games ! By the way where is all your last year ' s enthusiasm for athletics- You mustn ' t think of giving up basket-ball. How about tennis and gym. work? I know you won ' t disai)point me by losing the family ' ' rep and missing half of your school life. So long, Jack. Dear ] f arguerite : AVe are having a glorious time here this season— parties, luncheons and dances galore. Wish you were here with me ! But since 5 ou can ' t be, 1 am sure there are bushels of jolly things to do up there. Are you doing Society work this term? You certainly must, because it brings out your talents so nicely. J read in the catalogue of the Private Theatrical Club, and I wish dearest, that you would join at once; you were always fine at such things. Are you keeping up your Banjo and Glee Club work? 0 yes! ] rary writes that all the girls are going crazy over photo- graphy. Xow that will be the very icay for you to spend Saturday and Sunday; and then, next summer you will have a nice scenery kodak-book to show me. Write every day to your loving chum, Dorothy D. Dear Sweet-heart : Your precious letter was received last week, and this is my third to your one! Xow what ' s the matter? Is it because you ' re so busy or ? And too, how about that Normal sofa-pillow you ' ve been l)romising me so long? Do hurrj u]i, dear as I know it will be beau- tiful if made by you. Say, honest, can ' t you finish it by Xmas? Have you met my friend, Alvin White? If not you must do so at once as he is a fine fellow. Do be nice to him} for my sake. Yours as ever, Fred. ] ry dear Friend : Knowing that this is your senior year and you are allowed the privilege of specializing, I think it is my duty to write suggesting that you specialize in the sciences, and also take a special course in mathematics. If you wish to be successful as a high-school teacher, these subjects are all im])ortant. T urge you to take advantage of all tlie various o])]:iortunities which present themselves, and bring credit to one of your former instructors. Yours sincerely, Fannie Weaver. 108 L ' ENVOI. I AVlien the last les on-pIau is written and laid in the critic ' s hand. And the lesson itself has ended, and all onr faults have been scanned. We shall rest — and truly, we ' ll need it — we ' ll idle a month or two. Till the president of the Xormal shall set ns to work anew! II And those who have passed shall he happy; they shall rock in the pleasant shade; They shall forget all practice ' ' worries as they drink ice-lemonade; They shall read the summer novels — McCutcheon, Glasgow and Scott — They shall revel in summer pleasures, nor feel that the weather is hot! Ill And only their conscience shall chide them, for no critic will be in sight. And everything shall please them from early dawn till night! And all shall rest in gladness and dreams of joys to come. When proudly with their diplomas they go away from home! 109 THE PRACTICE TEACHING. Tliere was a certain practice-teacher in the Model School Dej)art- iiient and that practice teacher was one that feared the critic-teacher and escliewed bad hmgnage-forms. And there were given mito her nine boys and two girls to teach. And it came to pass that one of the boys was exceeding con- scientions in devising amusement for the class. His coat was never without a pin — to be used on sly occasions — and the pockets there- of were always supi)lied with stray bits of chalk — yea, even a tuning- pipe had been added to the coliection; so tliat the poor practice- teacher needed not to devise means of S arying the stimuli. ' ' She sat up during the long study hours; and arose also while it was yet night, and considered ways to guide the wayward youth. For she said, It may be that my questions were not definite nor logically r())inected ' Thus did the i)ractice-teacher, continually. And tliere was a day when two chissmates and the critic teacher came to observe her; and Air. Lay ton came also among them. And there arose a great throb from the practice-teacher ' s heart and smote her with sore confusion from the crown of her head unto the sole of her foot; and the practice teacher said unto Eaoul: Whence came the Puritans? And Kaoul answered and said unto tlie practice-teacher; ' The Puritans — They were some people who came over tliere on account of their religious ideas; and Cap ' n John Smith — he hid in a barrel, and when they went to unload the ship — Hast thou considered — hastily interrupted the practice- teacher, — AYhat were the causes of these great changes in religious thought? Oh, yes ' m! They read a lot o ' books, and the King wanted to marry the Queen ' s servant-maid. — The practice-teacher knew of a, certainty that her questions had not been logi( ally connected. She gnashed her teeth; she re- membered not her assignment, and down in lier heart she wailed. ' ' Proudly entered I the seventh ternn, and humbly shall I return thither! Now, when tlie practice-teacher ' s friends heard of this trouble that was come upon her, they came to sym.ij)athize ; but when they lifted u]) their eyes and beheld the tragic expression on the practice- teachei- ' s face, they sat down with her and for seven minutes and seven seconds s])ake not a word unto her, for they saw that her grief was veiy gi ' eat. 110 PROPHECY FOR NORMAL GRADUATES. X ations shall bovr before thee — O 11 every hand thy praises shall be sung. R ural schools shall be thy portion — M iglit and power shall be in thy hand— A 11 thy knowledge sliail return into thee two-fold. L augh thou not for it shall come to pass. G reatness shall follow thee all the days of thy life. R ewards shall be showered upon thee — A II men shall adore thee. D reams that thou hadst shall be realized. V nder standing shall keep thee. A II thy pupils shall rise up to call the blessed T ill thy name shall be famed from generation to generation E veil unto the end — S elah. U2 I Girls, tliey would a-eookiiig go U ) in the attic so high; Whether Irs. Jiawkins Avould let tlieni or no Foi they must eook or die. 2 So off they niarehed with a chafing dish, (Thinking themselves very wise; They had some chocolate — all they wislied And no one near to s])y. 3 Plaids they would a eleaning go, T]) in the attic so high ; They found some chocolate uiK)n the floor. And a cup of milk near by. 4 Then they a-re])orting did go As fast as they could fly; And whetliei- tlie girls liked it or no. Each one had to lie. 113 PSYCHOLOGY The hours of night were waning fast, When throngli a dormitory I pa,ssed, And saw, througli tlie erack of a half closed door A tired girl, with head bent o ' er Psychology. Her bi ' ow was sad, her eyes below, AVith tears began to overflow. And when T dared to ask her why, She only murnnired with a sigh. Psychology. To bed ' 1 said to her, ' ' and i est, Then, fresh, tomorrow, do yonr best, ITis the advice your teacher gave, I liefrird no answer from her, save Psychology. At break of day, slie closed the book, lliough not witliout a hist sad look, Petired to take her ' M)eauty sleep, Forgetful of such things as deep Psychology. Next morning when th( air did swell, With nnisic from the rising-bell. Soundly sk ' e])ing there she lay, Di-eaming of her test that day. Psychology. 114 A V ISE [?] TEACHER. Among her books she sits all day To study and read and Avrite, Little slie thinks that, far away Someone for her wonld give his life. And so this scene goes on for years Perhaps two, three or fonr,. The fair young girl a T)ip. ' aecpiires And for awhile we hear no more. But now confusion and noise prevail; The alunmii has failed to trace The whereabouts of a certain girl Who always led in the race. The whole affair is cleaned up soon, By a bi ' ief account in the papers — Off on a Blissful Honeymoon — ' Teacliers do cut such capers. 115 MEMORIES Out of tlie years that long ago vaiiisliecl, Back from a yoiitli tliat has flitted, doth come, Miiigjed witli hiughter, and burdem d with sorrow — isions of a Xormal (H)iirse long ago rmi. And dimly J see in the darkness liefore me The glimmer of lights, forming long, ghastly lines, And Ir. liow with his lantern in silenc e is marching- lander the shadows of the Xormal Hill |)ines. Mark! ' twas the light bell. I certainly heard it, A sign that the glimmering lights in each row In an instant nmst vanish and all nmst be quiet. ' Tis a ))lessed remembrance of the long, long ago. Then the IMiysics and Latins were all iaid away And the battle of voices for hours was still. The girls all retired witli a thought for the morrow. And quiet and rest ])revailed on the liiil. ' Tis only a dream of days that are over. These books at my side are but tokens, T say, Of days of hard study, endurance and gain, ' Tliat 1 did ac([uire in that lengthy stay. And now all uiy class-mates liave marched on to glory Through their work in the Model School where they remained. Tnder the close sui)ervision of teachers. And now in the world winning honor and fame. ' henever I sit in the tvriliglit and ponder. Into my eyes well tears of great t)ain, — .Vnd i long to return to Xornml Hill yonder And live o ' er those g;ad days, with class-mates again. A deej), (juiet voice I hear within me, — ' M)h! time turn backward once more in youi flight Take me not only in memory with tluMs l)Ut let me go l)ack there just for to-night. 116 MIDNIGHT REVELLERS. Solemnly, moiiriifiilly, Dealing its dole, The last light-bell Is beginning to toll. Close your books, girls, And pnt out the light, Toil eonies with morning, Tiest with the night. Out go the hghts •The matron comes round All noises are hushed, Xot the slightest sound ! Xo voice in the rooms Xo sound in the hall Sleep and oblivion Reign over all. II. The alarm is ringing. The clock strikes one. And the girls are I ' ising, Begin their fun. Out comes the chafing-dish, Matches and all. Some get the sugar, ( )thers alcohol. Gleefully, joyfully, They watch one by one. And at the cry, ' ' Look, They see that ' tis done. Carefully ' tis beaten And poured in the ' tub. P ut soon ' tis all eaten, ' ' Aye, there ' s the ml)! Laughter sinks into silence. The story is told. And into their beds Crawl the girls so bold. Pale and light The moon-beams fall, Sleep and oblivion Reign over all. 117 HAD I BUT KNOWN Had 1 but knowu, long years ago, Arithmetic, I ' d have to know. Literature, and Physics too 1 really thiuk I could get through ; Had I but known thro mists of years A practice teacher ' s daily fears - — Had 1 but felt as 1 do now These scars of ignorance on my brow. Had Latin work been all my own This life would not be weary grown, Had 1 but known. Had I but known — those summer days I wandered forth, the primrose ways — ' That I would soon to Normal go And need the subject-matter so, Had I but stopped and thought a while Of other things besides ' ' the style, 1 think my plans would ne ' er be AVritten upon with ' ' please see me, Had T but seen thro ' mists of years — ly life would not be spent in tears. Had T but known. 118 THE NORMAL AS IT SHOULD BE iScene:— A room at the Louisiana State Xoriual. ' The first section in Social Science is discovered sitting on slim gilt chairs in a well appointed dancing hall., its six members are con- sidered handsome, even accordmg to the high Xormai standard. The room is cozy and weil lighted. In one corner is a table, on which are arranged, according to their various sizes and textures, a number of ladies fans, handkerchiefs, and gloves. Nearby, stands another table loaded with smelling salts and vanity bags, while in the opposite cor- ner of the room, is a large piie of freshly laundered sheets. The ob- ject of the gathering is special training in dancing and social etiquette in general. TJie instructor is a woman. Miss L ' ilereux by name, who is considered by the students a ' ' stunner ' when it comes to dancing, and social chatter. The recitation begins. Miss L ' H: — The three young gentlemen who acted as ladies yes- terday will change places with the other three today. That will make Mr. Wallet, Mr. Plummer and Mr. Cox ladies, and Mr. Broussard, Mr. ivemp, and Mr. Collins their escorts. Now, the ladies, after rob- ing, will retire from the room with their partners, and enter properly. Straightway, there ensues a well bred, well ordered commotion, as Messrs. AValiet, Plmmner and Cox deck themselves in their feminine finery, draping their sheets to look as graceful as possible, in repre- sentation of trains, after which, all make their exit. At a signal from the instructor they make their reappearance, Messrs. Kemp and Wal- let heading the procession with Messrs. Broussard and Plummer fol- lowing, and Messrs. Collins and Cox bringing up the rear. As they cross the threshold, a sound as of something tearing is heard, and a loart of Mr. Wallet ' s train is dis covered under the right foot of Ir. Broussard. ] Ir. Wallet: — Confound you Broussard!!! Mr. Broussard: Well you didn ' t have the blame thing : Iiss L ' H. Gentlemen! ! Mr. Broussard: Er-er- I crave your most liumble pardon, Miss Wallet. Pray excuse my inexcusable awkwardness. Mr. Wallet : Why that is ])erfectly all right, Mr. Broussard. Ac- cidents will happen, and as far as tlie aperture occasioned by the sev erance of the train is concerned, 1 can fix it with a pin so that it will look quite as well as if nothing had happened to it. 119 .Miss L. n. : Quite an iinprovemont. Now, Mi Collins, yon and AJiss Cox may have the floor. Mr. Corg: Er-aw-a haven ' t we been having lovely weather this week, Mr. Collins! Air. Collins : Beautiful ! divine ! but it has l)een a little warm the last two or three days. Miss j. IL: Very good; only Mr. Collins please remember it is the middle of January. !The class will now prepare to arrange their programmes. Ir. Broussard, begin. Mv, Broussard: ] liss Cox, nu y 1 have the extreme pleasnre of dancing the second with you ? Mr. Cox: Certainly, ] Ir. Broussard, 1 shall be delighted. Miss L. H. : j lr. Kemp, recite. fr. Keni]), stepping a little nervously, but nevertheless, with an absent-minded air of unstudied grace, tip-toes around, bowing and smiling to the I ' est of the su])posed crowd in the room, and finally pauses in front of ] lr. Phnnmer. Folding his arms, and gazing sky- ward, he begins. Jsh ' . Kem]): ] Iiss Plunmier, will you be so kind as to grant me the gratification of an ardent desire, and permit me to tread the light fantastic with you, during the fonrtli dance? Air. Plummer: I am indeed distressed, Ir. Kemp, to have to in- form you that T have been appropriated by some one else for the fourth. Instrnctor : That will do for this part of the recitation. AVe will ])roceed with the punch bowl lesson next. v. Collins, and Aliss Cox, we will hear from you. Mr. (V)llins: Miss Cox, won ' t you allow me the pleasure of re- tiring to the further end of the room and ])rocui ' ing you some of the delightful mixture in yonder bowl ? Mr. Cox: Why really. Air. Collins, at present I feel so excru- ciatingly fatigued that T fancy that T would rather sojourn on the gal- lery for a while, after which T know T shall be better able to appre- ciate a cooling di aught of the s])arkling fluid. A gong sounds. AFiss L ' TI.: Well, we shall have to sto]) foi today. We shall continue the work, starting hei ' e, at our next lesson, and your note l)ooks, will hav( to be handed in day after tomorrow. 120 FRESHIE ' ' Where did you come from freshie, dear? Out of the haekwoods into the here ' ' What makes you blush and seem ashamed? ] Iost of the boys say T lack brains ' ' ' Miere did you get that suit so green- L sold Ma ' s cakes and home-made cream. ' Where did you get that beautiful bag? The men bought tobacco and gib me the tags. ' ' Mlence came that two-cornered smile of woe? From the sources who taunt me where ' er I go. ' ' Xow, what makes you seem about to cry. ' Cause the boys called me ' fresh ' as I went by. ' But how did you come to Normal dear? Pa said to come, and so I ' m here. 121 ]2-_ HER AMBITION. A maid once lived who ambition had Even as you and I, She pitched her lot on Xormal Hill, Kesolved to do or die. Her choice was of a single life, Devoted to a school. In which the boys and girls were such, As never broke a rule. Oh, men, she said, did well enough To pass away the time, But give to her a school-ma ' am ' s task, That was the lot sublime. IThen from the country school-room She would to college go. Of Latin, Greek and German roots The secrets she must know And when in college she had learned All facts she ought to know. To get the latest theories. To Chicago she would go. She ' d struggle with the ' ologies. And learn the ' isms too. The sciences would play their part She ' d study old and new. And then she dreamed of Heidel- berg Berlin and Paris, too, vShe wanted to know it all, she said. Good, bad, and false and true. Then home she ' d come, a Doctor of Philosophy, so bold. To teach the young ' ideas ' ' now, As Plato ciid of old. Tis thus she dreamed — Oh, fate unkind Has laid a dangerous snare, And though she little thinks it now, J:ier feet are straying there. AVliy did she choose the Xormal To l)egin her grand career ? AVhy not avoid the pitfalls That are waiting for her here? For this young maid soon lovers had. Even as you and I, And Greek and Latin soon were left And all such subjects dry. Her teachers did their very best. To make her mind the rule, But flirt she would and — flirt she did I ' ar from the Xormal School. 123 LAUGH AND THE WORLD LAUGHS WITH YOU 124 A NORMAL GIRL ' S PRAYER. Xow I lay me down to leep I pray tlie Lord Mr . Hawkins keep Safe and sound within lier room Unmindful of tlie gathered gk)om. Let lier not before 1 wake A wild an awful notion take ' To come and h:)ok behind this door And find it is not sixty-four. Lord protect me in my dreams And n-iike Hfe better than it seems. Grant the time may swiftly fly ' Till safe from plans, I Ml rest on high. 125 The foiD-fli termers were stiidyiiiii ' ' ' Treasure Island ' and dur- ing a very intei ' esting discussion of the different characters Mrs. Layton asked, — ' What was one of John Silver ' s characteristics, Mr. Phunmer f Plummer: ' ' His leg that was cut off. ' ' First girl, (above the dining room) ' ' Hurry, Mary! Its ' late! AVe won ' t get any cliicken if you don ' t! Second girl: ' ' How do you know we have chicken for dinner? First girl : ' ' Mj goodness! Can ' t you hear how quiet it is in the dining room? Xow little boys, said ] Iiss Granary, as she beamed at the bright faces before lier, What lesson can be learned from tlie busy, busy bee! ' ' T know, said Alfred. ' ' Yes, Alfred, said the teaclier, ' ' What is it? Alfred, promptly. Not to get stung. In Physics: ' Y, Davis — Hazel, when a body moves along a straight line, what is the motion said to be? Hazel, with great confidence — RectangTilar. Be unto others kind and true. So they will do home-work for you. Ask Clare why she likes th( song, ' ' Hold thou my Hand. Practice Teacher: When T finished that ])hin 1 was comi letely exhausted. Critic Teacher: T can sympathize with you. I was in the same condition when T finished correcting it. AFr. Winst( ad: dive the ])rincipal ])arts of pergo. Pat: Pergo, pegere, pegi, yieg — Fr. Winstead : You ' ll p( g out soon. 2G NORMAL BOY WHEN HE GETS HIS FIRST CLEAN SLIP. 127 If a body meet a body. Coming thru tlie hall — If two bodies cut a lesson Need the teaelier l)awl ? Jf you loiter in the hallsways If you talk ui)on the stairs, If you whis})er in the ehapel. Or, if you sit in pairs, You ' ve got to be nu)st eareful. And you ' ve got to look about ' Es the faculty 11 get you Tf you don t watch out. Joe Ellis is running for the I resideiit of the Xormal. (He is running on errands for J. B.) P om the Infirmary: Dear p]— I am going down stairs this afternoon to have my ' ' beauty struck. ' ' Irs. K. says 1 can. Tell Virginia to send her switch, also Kuth to come and comb my hair. Give her my rats, hair pins, ] Iattie ' s dress, Bessie ' s paint, your powder and send them as soon as critique is over. When have vou had vour beautv struck? A. P. S. Tell Ruth to come as soon as she can. ()! the meaness of the Third termers when they ' re mean, () the leanness of the se( ond termers when they ' re lean. But the nu anness of the meanest And the leanness of the leanest, are not ' ' in it With the greenness of the PTrst termers when they ' re green. Here ' s to the Eighth termers: Jay you live a thousand years, to add May wo live a thousand years — less one day a note of ha])piness in this vale of tears. For we would not care to stay when you are goiu away. 128 3 Instead of water, its H2 0 We say that iu chemistry you know. But yon may take it from me — It ' s as true as it looks When Cnpid climbs on the shelf It ' s all off with the l)Ooks. 129 Fifth termer (poetically) — The theme of The Gardener ' s Daugh- ter is conjugal Jove, tlie passionate feelings which existed between sweet-hearts. ] liss Welk r: — Wlio ' s here tliats absent, to-day! liss ] roore (after reading a stanza of ' ' America ' ' )? ' ' What is tliat taken from? Mr. Calligary, ' ' Xeai er my God to Thee. : Ir. I.ayton— ' ' What do you think about that Ir. Green? ] rr. Green: — Wliy, 1 agree with Mr. Holston. : rr. Layton— Weil, what did : rr. Kolston say? Mr. Green— ' ' I don ' t know. ' ' Practice teacher, — (At conclusion of a lesson on the substances contained in liquors, and its making). Xow children which of you can tell me what spirits are made from! Yannie (excitedly) Yes ' m — Out ' er dead folks. Interested friend: How are ' ou getting along in school. Karnest Faulk: Fine — 1 am (pmrter back on the foot ball team, half back in my Xormal subjects, and full back in my practice teach- ing. A very bright and attractive maiden of the sixth term said that, to beautify a dark, gloomy and desolate school-house she would stay in it. ' ' Iv, AVilliamson illustrating difference in the meaning of the words adapt and adopt. ' The girls adopt a new mode of head archi- tecture and the boys have to adapt themselves to the custom. According to AVinbarg every Avord forms a clause. He found three in Washington was president. X ew man at book store — Please give me four bits worth of vo- cal talents. ] Ir, Afoni ' oe — ' ' I ' m out of violin strings. Air. Layton (in })edagogy) Wliat is a stimulus? Puth : ' ' Alcohol and whiskey. WaUet : If 1 had a thousand lives to live, J would risk them all at foot ball. P)essie : (a freshie at a foot ball game) Aly what broad shoulders that fellow has, who is he? X ' ettie, is Jack Fnloe the (piarter back. B( ssie: Goodness, wliat ])road shouklei ' s the full back nmst have. 130 131 There is a teacher, he ' s here in our school, Who often says T and ' ' my; as a rnle, He is very jolly; when he gets cross He lets us all know that he is the hoss. He tells of his son and his daugh- ters at home, He tells of liis travels and wonders of Rome, He tells of Germany and Maryland days And how to raise cotton in different ways. He teaches us science and his sys- tem is known, To cause blistered hands and make many mourn. W love this dear teacher, who cai ' es not a rap When the hoys, all in fmi, address him as ' ' Pap. 132 13 There was a Xornial girl who walked a crooked mile To get a crooked hair i)in she ' d wanted all tlie wliile. She bought a crooked rat — this stylish Xornial girl And brought them home together, to make a crooked I love all my teachers, their hearts are so warm, And if J just study, the ' 11 do me no harm. Where are you going, my i)retty maid? ' Pm going to X ' ormal, sir, she said, May T go with you, my pretty maid? Tf J. B. don ' t see you, sir she said. ' Wliy do you worry, my pretty maid? You must not know him, sir slie said ' ' Then T won ' t go witli you, my ]M ' etty maid ' ' T)]], come, let ' s risk it, sir she said. By the stile being admired, J. R. seeks ns ' till he ' s tired; Some are fair and some are tan Truess this riddle if you can. 133 (Tliree young gii ' ls with beaver hats, Three young girls with black cravats, Left the school with greatest joy Each to walk with ' ' just a boy ' J. B. saw them down the lane Back to Normal each one came If you ' d like to know some mpre Take a peep at the Matron ' s door. Bessie Stroud, Bessie Stroud where have you been? ] ' ve been to church to look at the men. Bessie Stroud, Bessie Stroud whom did you see? 1 saw Mr. A swell looking at me. Alary, ] rary quite contrary, AYhere do the apples grow? Some on hills and some by mills And some in jMexico. 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WE ai e tlie Oldest, T argest and Strongest J)ank in Xatchitoches Parish. SHOES AT M. LIEBER ' S. THP] FLOKSHEl.MSHOE $4, $5, $6 LEONARD SHAW AND l)PL N $4. THE FELLOWCRAtir $3.50 PATRICIAN $3.50 and $4 THE NORMAL OJRL $2.50, $3.00 and $4. Better slioe for less money. iTry tlieni and you will be satisfied. OUR STOCKS ARE 1 ' At Attention ?| NEWNESS SALUTES YOU AT EVERY TURN. ?§ I| From end to end things are looking their prettiest. Better still we never o| Is owned such goods as these to sell them at prices anything like what you can §§ •l huy them for. h •j A complete line of dress i oods, laces and ribbons for commencement. •§ S Sole Agent for the Red Cross Shoes and American Beautv Corsets. •§ 1 CHARLES UNTER. 1 % 408-410 Front Street, g I NATCHITOCHES, LA. | omomomo o o c •o«o«o g«o«o«o«c«o«o«o«g c«o«o«p«o«o c • : • : • •o«c : • ' • ' •o«o«o«o«o«o«c«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«c«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«ofo«o«o ' o ' •o«o«o«o«o«G«o«o«c«o«o«c«o«o«c«o«o«c«o«o«o«c o«o«o« • .• «:«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«c«c«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«c«o«o«o«o«o«o«o«o« ' ' %::r semmelman ' s Fatt, Orders BOX 37, NATCHITOCHES, LA. On Request. North Louisiana ' s Leading Dry Goods Store. Our STOOK is ahvays COMPLETE in every L)EPAET: IENIT. Always the first to show tlie SEASON ' S NEW STYLES iu LADIES ' TAILOK MADE Sri ' lVS, LADIES ' WAISTS LADIES ' SKIRTS, DRESS GOODS TRIM: riNGS NOVELTIES SILKS LA FRANCE $.S.OO $3.50 Slioes for Women GOOD CLOiTHING FOR : IEN Sl ETSON HATS and SHOES ]yrEN ' S CORRECT SHAPE LION BRAND SHIRTS .$.S.5n $4.00 Shoes We solicit tlie accounts of School Teachei-s in every part of the State. Goods sent on approval; satisfaction guaranteed or money back. The Hughes Dry Groods Co. QUEEN QUALITY AMERICAN LADY SHOES. CORSETS. The Hughes Dry Goods Co. Its Worth Knowing HUGHES Carries the best. Our old Normal customers Know it and the new ones soon find it out. Walk over shoes. Holeproof Hosiery. Always see HUdHKS first for SflOKS. Yours Very Truly, The Accouio Uif ' nig Merchauis. The Hughes Dry Groods Co. Edcar Levy. .. I%rs. Promotone ' s Hair Tonic. D. L. Suddath . Agents. HuijJers and Xunnallys Candies. Levy Drug Company DRUGS, JEWELRY AND NOVELTIES Prouiotone. Tonic for the hair. Kodaks and Supplies. PHOXE 131. LEVY DRUG COMPANY, Natchitoches. La. CANDY KITCHEN FRESH HOME .MADE CAXDY made DAILY. OYSTERS and ICE CRE.KM in Season. C areful attention to sl ' ccial orders. FRONT STREET. NATCHITOCHES, EOl ' ISIAXA. Office: Live Oak Hotel Buildino-. s s XATCHITOCTfES, LA. § i SCARBOROUGH CARVER | §1 I 82 Attorneys-at-Law. I For Anything and Everything Call Up No. 25. KAFFIE BROS. CO., LHIITED. NArrCHITOCHES, LA. Office: Exchange Bank Building. Phone 72. NATCHITOCHES. DR. A. R. BROWNE, DENTIST. PORCELAIN INLAYS and CROWNS. SOMNOFORME administered in Extracting Teeth. •I In soliciting out of town business, we promise special attention to such li •2 orders. to • o §2 As our S])rinq- and Summer loio selections are more beautiful than ever, -J ?• we know we can please you, therefore we ask for a trial order. i DRY GOODS. LADIES SUITS, MILLINERY. f I S. I. REYMOND COMPANY, Ltd, | g Department Store, . i i BATON ROUGP], LA. 1 DR. J. J. KAFFIE DENTIST. Natchitoches, Louisiana. PHOXE 145. OFFICE rx PRUDHOMAIE RLDG. ® ® ® % PRINTERS OF POTPOURRI, © © © ® ©®©®©®©®®©©©®©®®®©® ®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®®® © ® ® ® Cbe If arrnbacber Dry 6ood8 Co., Htl BATON ROUGE, LA. Cbe Ibome of Style and tDalues The Place Where Your Dollar Will Buy The Most. EACH DEPAlv ' TMEXT (•O: 1PLEITE IX EVERY DETAIL, Our KEADlXOi, WKITIXG and KEST KOOMS are at YOUR Disposal. UUK READY-TO-AVEAE and MILLIXERY PARLORS occupy the EXTIRE SECOXD FLOOR and are filled with the LATEST CREATIOXS of the DRESS] ] AKERS aud lilLLlXERS are at MIXIMl Af PRICES. ALL THE XOX ' ELTIES In XOTIOXS, DRESS GOODS, SILKS, LACES, EMBROIDERIES, and TRIALMIXGS can be found in our DRY GOODS DEPARTiAIEXT. MAGKIFICEKT LINE OF IVe are SOLE AGENTS for HOUSE FURNISHINGS, includ- t c HAN AN and WALK OVER ing handsome line of TABLE SHOE for MEN LADIES. Also LINEN, TOWELS, CENTER FOOT REST ARMSTRONG PIECES. CARPETS. RUGS, of Rochester as well as other high MATTINGS, ETC. grade Cineiniiati lines of foot zi. ' ear. Our CT.OTHIX(J (JEXTS FFRXTSHlXdS include sudi well known makes as the FAAIOFS STROPS BROTHERS. HIGH ART LIXE R. W. .MODEL (T.OTHES renowned EAGLE SHIRTS, STETSOX CRAVAXETTED HA ' I ' S for all of which we liave the EXCLFSIVE AGEXCTES. J COR DIAL WELCOME airait. all at THE BIG STONE STOBE. THE FARRNBACHER DRY GOODS CO. DTD. Cor. Main St. Anthony Sts. I5AT0X ROlTiE, LA.