■poT V'O-''- hon. j. m. McKenzie. Ph. i . The Class of Nineteen Hundred Nine respectfully dedicates this volume to PROFESSOR J. M. McKENZIE, Founder and hirst Principal of the Nebraska State Normal at Peru, and first State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Nebraska. Our state common school system and our professional training schools for teachers are worthy monuments to his earnest and modest life. In so doing, we dedicate less the book, whose value at best is but transitory, than our respect and appreciation, which are lasting. PERUVIAN STAFF Frank, Spcnccr. Dittmer. Van Oriel. Andrews. Van Oriel. France. Anilru-llill, Hedcll, I .a rimer, J'ngelMmin. Scjjclke, (Inrmley. K verso le. Kaii| Seeley. Swenson. Jenkins. Cartney. 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Luddkn..........................Term expires 1911, Lincoln Hon. IT. M. Childs, President.......................Term expires 1910, York Hon. D. W. Hayes........................................'Perm expires 1909, Alliance IIon. N. P. McDonald.....................................Term expires 1913. Kearney Hon. B. L. Shkllhorn................................Term expires 1912, Peru jfc .j COMMITTEES Auditing....................................................Brian, McDonald, Shcllhorn Executive................................................Sliellhorn, Ludden, McDonald Printing...........................................Childs, Brian. Shcllhorn Teachers and Employees.............................Bishop, Hayes, McDonald Text, Library Books. Course of Study and .Rules.......Hayes, Ludden, Bishop ■.'I 1. CALENDAR, 1909-1910 Cantata (Chorus) ..................................................May 27 Everett Open Session...............................................May 28 Philo Open Session and Field Day...................................May 29 Baccalaureate Sermon ..............................................May 30 Class Play, Alumni Association.....................................May 31 Commencement ......................................................June 1 Summer school opens................................................June 7 Continues eight weeks. Fall term. i xx)-io. opens September 20. Mint NORMAL HISTORY The Peru State Normal School is as old as the state of Nebraska, having been established by the first state legislature. Before the meeting of the legislature in 1867 the institution was known as the Methodist Seminary at Peru. This seminary was first located at Pawnee City and called the Nemaha Valley Seminary, organized in 1863. It was moved to Peru in the winter of 1866. I'he first principal was J. M. McKenzie. Doctor J. F. Neal, Major William Daily and Rev. Hiram Burch deserve the honor of locating the Methodist Seminary at Peru. The present campus was donated to the school by Dr. Neal, Rev. Burch, and Mrs. McKenzie. The first term of the seminary was taught in a building formerly used as a saloon on Main street. It was an instance where the saloon gave way to education. Peru has never since that time had a saloon. The new building on the hill was in process of construction, the people of the community donating cottonwood lumber, stone and labor. There was great need of a bell, as many of the students boarded at farm houses a mile or more from the building. The girls of the school, equal to any emergency, arranged a chicken supper from which enough money was raised for purchasing the bell, which is still in possession of the school. It has from that date in 1866 continued to give warning to retire at 9:30 on every school day. The Methodist conference, meeting about this time, refused to take any financial responsibility for the new seminary, so it was decided to offer the institution to the state for a university or state normal school, 'flic principal and Major Daily wanted it to be used as a state normal school, while Colonel Majors preferred to use it as a state university. Major Daily and Colonel Majors were elected to the legislature. It looked for a while as if the university might be located at Peru, but there were those who preferred Lincoln as the proper location. Hon. A. B. Fuller was responsible for the compromise arrangement with Colonel Majors by which the university was located at Lincoln and the State Normal at Peru. The first term began with an enrollment of 65 and Mr. J. M. McKenzie as principal, who not only cut the most of the wood used for fuel but was his own janitor. The first graduating class, that of 1870, was composed of Prof. George E. Howard, now at the State University, and Mrs. Anna Morehcad Jov, who lives in Peru. These two graduates have certainly honored their Alma Mater. Dr. Ten Howard is one of the most eminent educators in the world, having written hooks and articles which have been printed in many languages. Miss Morehcad, now Mrs. Joy, was a very successful teacher for several years. After marriage her time and attention were given to the home. What could he more to any one’s credit than to say what has been said about Mrs. Joy, “She has given to the state sons and daughters of the highest type of American citizenship”? In 1869 the legislature made an appropriation of $10,000. The second appropriation was to the amount of $30,000. which was one-fourth mill on all taxable property of the state. Principal McKenzie having been elected as the first state superintendent of public instruction, it was necessary to elect a new principal. It was not surprising that the board would have serious difficulty in filling the place. Dr. A. D. Williams, the first one chosen, though endorsed by the voting and eminent educator, Dr. Harris, was not equal to the emergency and General Morgan was called. General Morgan was a scholar and a gentleman. The school prospered under his administration, gaining both in prestige and attendance. General Morgan became recognized during- his few years at Peru, but has since in various capacities, especially in the Indian service, gained even more than national distinction. After General Morgan came Principal Freeman, who soon found it necessary to resign. One of the members of the faculty. Prof. W. E. Wilson now president of a Washington state normal, was made acting principal. He, with the active cooperation of Colonel Majors, in 1874 secured the passage of a law in the legislature requiring each student to pay a matriculation fee of five dollars, the same to be used for building a library. That accounts for Peru’s having one of the best libraries of any state normal in the United States. The board next elected Professor Nichols as principal, who remained only a short time, the school not being so successful under his supervision. The next selection was that of Prof. R. S. Thompson of the Agricultural College at Lincoln. He was elected on the recommendation of the state superintendent. In many respects he was as efficient as General Morgan; at any rate, the school had a few years of remarkable prosperity under his wise guidance. He was now offered a wider field of usefulness, being elected state superintendent of public instruction, and resigned his position in the school. During his incumbency in the office of state superintendent he used every legitimate means to build up the Normal School. At the close of his office he was elected to a position in West Misister College, Pennsylvania. Upon the resignation, the board of education, relying upon his recommendation and judgment, elected Dr. Robert Curry principal, and Mrs. Jennie P . Curry teacher of language and methods. Dr. Curry found the school well classified, orderly and ready for business. His methods were so like his predecessor’s that the school continued without a jar. F.lfvrn His work was intensely methodical and his language correct and stately. In his mental philosophy he kept before his class a generalized man. taking a well-known citizen of the town, a good-natured man of all work, and clothing him with all the emotions and passions incident to the race and imagining how he would act under the various circumstances. His methods of discipline were quiet and effectual. Even though his work had been successful in every way, his resignation came all at once as a great surprise to his friends. The next man to he given the responsbility of governing and successfully promoting the welfare of the Normal was Principal George L. Farnham. who was elected and commenced work in the fall term of 1883. Professor Farnham soon convinced the faculty and students that he knew something about school work; and made himself very much at home in all respects. He was a man of advanced thought and one of the most progressive educators of that day. During his term lie worked up a sentiment for a new chapel building, as an addition to the main building. The appropriation came and it was completed in 1885. During this period new departments were constantly being added and every line of equipment which was soon to make the Normal one of the most efficient schools. Prof. A. W. Norton, of Oswego, New York, is the next to come upon the scene as a promoter of the Normal toward all that is good and great. The fact that Professor Norton was known as one of the ablest educators of the state of New York, one whose original and advanced ideas of education mark him as a pioneer of a new era, is sufficient to say that the Normal was extremely opposite from retrogression during his management. Mr. Norton proved equal to his opportunity and the Normal was in constant progress during his supervision. Dr. Beattie, the next president, was a man whose pleasing personality and kind heart yielded an influence among the students with whom he came in contact that will ever play an important part in the forming and retaining of a high standard of character among the students who attended the Normal during his administration. He was always smiling and pleasant and always looking toward those things which would he of benefit to the students and school in general. Tt was during his administration that our modern Mount Vernon Hall came into existence, and the school not only received many improvements hut tiie enrollment also increased constantly. Dr. Beattie now is at Cotner University, where he is performing duties which arc only extensions of the principles for which he stood while at Peru. The Normal between the years of 1900 and 1904 witnesses another very progressive period under the direction of Dr. Y. A. Clark, who being a native of Ohio and having secured the degrees A. P . and Ph. D. in the National Normal University, the degrees A. M. at Harvard and the Ph. D. at Chicago, was known as one of the prominent eastern educators and one who was to Twflvf become and did become one of the potent educational factors in the state of Nebraska. Not only was he connected with the educational work of our state by being president of our Normal, but he served three years previous to his election as Professor of Mathematics and Psychology at Peru, and has since been called to the position of Professor of Psychology and Pedagogy in the Kearney State Normal, at the same time holding many positions of honor in state and national educational associations. During his time as president of the Normal the greenhouse and athletic field were added to our equipment, in both of which enterprises faculty and students bore a generous part. The civil service system also, in regard to positions and salaries of the faculty, was adopted. In 1903 the appropriation for a much-needed chapel building, which had been vetoed in 1901 by the governor, was secured and received the governor’s signature. It was the granting of this building that settled the question of the permanency of the Normal School at Peru. The fall of 1904 witnesses the beginning of the New Birth of the Normal under the wise and efficient supervision of J. W. Crabtree. Never had the Normal been so blessed with one of nature’s grandest of blessings as was its privilege when our own President Crabtree entered upon his duties. True, this far we have noticed exceedingly rapid growth since the foundation of the school by Professor McKenzie, but never has its progress been so noticeable as during the present administration. The growth of the school may be seen by comparing the graduating classes as: Class 1870. 2; class 1880. 7; class 1890. 16; class 1900. 29; class 1905, 57: class 1906, 88: class 1907, 149: class 1908. 142: class 1909. 172. and the present juniors, who are to be the class of 1910, have reached the maximum thus far of 203 members. It will be noticed that during the five years of President Crabtree’s administration the class has grown from 57 to 172, which surely signifies what an increase in attendance and finished products has existed during this time. The graduate of less than a decade ago on returning now sees in place of the old $4,000 heating plant a fine. new. $25,000 plant, fitted with up-to-date heating facilities. He also finds chapel held, not as a few years ago in a room in the main building, but in a fine, new chapel building, also providing room for a finely-equipped gymnasium. He sees the two science departments removed from rooms Bi and B3 in the main building to Science Hall, with more than double the space previously occupied by science. He sees the library housed in a commodious new building instead of the old frame building, where only twenty-five or thirty students could work to advantage at a time He secs the new self-boarding scheme originated by President Crabtree and the new domestic science department, the new department of agriculture, the more beautiful campus, and a hundred fine new dwellings in Peru, with a $40,000 administrative building in sight. He sees members of the faculty secure in their Thirteen •positions, not transients, as formerly, but owning their homes and owning property, being now a real part of the community life. President Crabtree is not only a scholar, a diplomat and •statesman, but stands out preeminently as a friend and helper of the common people along educational and social lines. Painters have caused persons and things to be remembered by their paintings: sculptors by their sculpture; but President Crabtree has wrought upon the mind and heart-strings of every Peruvian an image of respect and appreciation which is more lasting than a thousand statues in purest bronze; an image of a pure and modest life which is spending its energies toward the welfare of each and every individual who may have the opportunity of coming in contact with him or his work. HON. T. J. MAJORS ■' ii i Urn CONTENTMENT I saw a little brooklet Running along thru the sand: And sunbeams brighten, bless it; Still I do not understand Why it should be so favored, Dwelling ’mongst the pleasant wood. Drinking in Contentment's nectar That we with longings would. It whispers to the pebble. 'Tis sheltered by the trees. Now its song is treble, Now murmured with the bee’s. Can you answer me the question? The violets gently nod— ’Tis close to beauteous nature. The handiwork of Cod. —C. n. M. MOTHER AND PERU I’m home again for vacation— Home from my school at Peru; And no place on earth, dear mother. Can compare with my home, and you. Many things have I seen, dear mother, In beautiful old Peru: But no places and faces, mother. Arc like those of my home, and you. Many things have I learned, dear mother. From teachers, and Nature too: But dearer far to me, mother. Are the teachings of home, and you. I love my school, dear mother. And the hills of old Peru; It’s the dearest place, there is, save one— My home, dear mother, and you. —G. G. Gilbert. '07. Fifteen J. W. CRABTREE President of the Nebraska State Normal. Peru FRANK LA FAYKTTF LOVELAND. A. M.. D. D. Pastor I-'irst M. K. Church. Omaha. Lecturer. His eloquence is brilliant and captivating—not of the manufactured sort—but is the native music of a melodious soul Delivers Baccalaureate Sermon GOV. ASHTON C. SH ALLEN BERGER Governor of State of Nebraska, Banker. A natural orator whose thoughts inspire the thousands who listen to his talks Class Orator, 1909 ■J Cl IAS. R. WKKKS. It. S. K. L. ROUSF., A. B., B. K Associate Professor in Biological Depart- Supt. of Model School Department ment FACULTY C. F. BICCK Associate Professor Department of Mathematics and Commandant Cadets XKLUK MAY SKI ILK K. A. B.. B. K. Model School Primary Critic Teacher LOU. K. HOSMIvR Kindergarten, Mcxlel and Critic Tcaclu-r LILLIAN U. STONER. It. K. Preceptress and Professor of Sociology FACULTY K. K. MUMEORD II. II. DUNCANSON. A. M.. It. S.. It. E. Property Overseer Professor Itiological Sciences ELIZABETH CRAWFORD Model and Methods Teacher I )cpartment VV. N. DELZELL « f Business and Instructor in Mathematics FACULTY MARY A. TYNON Librarian ANNE M. GOSHEN, A. B., B. S. Professor in Department of Pedagogy PEARL S. KELLEY Critic Teacher in Primary Dep’t of Model School ESTHER A. CLARK, A. M Professor of Latin FACULTY DORA KREBS Critic Teacher Grammar Department of Model School J. M. HOWIE. A. M. Professor of Mathematics J. W. SEAR SON, A.M..A.B. Professor of English and Literature L. I). SCHERER Instructor in Physical Training FACULTY ELEANOR LALLY Critic Teacher in Model School HERBERT BROWNELL, B. S . B. E. Professor of Physical Sciences MATT IK COOK KLLIS Instructor in History LOUISE VV. MEARS, B. K.. A. B. Professor of Geography FACULTY DAISY D. NETTLETON Professor Department of Expression KATHERINE L. WOODS, A. 15. Associate Professor of Latin MAM IK R. MUTZ Critic Teacher KLVA K. RULON. Peel. B. Librarian and Assistant Professor FACULTY II. C. HOUSE, A.M.,Ph. D. Professor of Music and Prin. of Model High School CECIL SHEELEY Private Secretary to President C. B. CORN ELI., A. B. Instructor in Mathematics and Associate Professor Instrumental Music CLIFFORD HENDRICKS, B. E. Instructor in Department of Physical Sciences. FACULTY C. V. WILLIAMS. B. E. Instructor Biological Department R. D. OVERIIOLT, A. B. Registrar, Associate Professor MABEL A. CHRISTIAN Critic Teacher GRACE ALLINGHAM, A. R Professor Domestic Science FACULTY SYDNEY MURPHY Teacher of Piano and Voice GRACE D. CULBERTSON Associate Professor English V. M. GREGG, A.M. Associate Professor of Biology FACULTY EDITH VAN MIDDLES WORTH Teacher in Training Department E. A. WHITEN ACK, A. B. Professor of German SMILES Smile a little, smile a little. As you go along. Not alone when life is pleasant. But when things go wrong. Care delights to see you frowning, l-ovcs to hear you sigh; Turn a smiling face upon her, Quick the dame will fly. Smile a little, smile a little. All along the road; . Every life must have its burden. Every heart its load. Why sit down in gloom and darkness, With your grief to sup? As you drink fate’s bitter tonic. Smile across the cup. Smile upon the troubled pilgrims Whom you pass and meet: Frowns are thorns, and smiles are blossoms Oft for weary feet. Do not make the way seem harder By a sullen face. Smile a little, smile a little. Brighten up the place. Smile upon your undone labor; Not for one who grieves O’er his task, waits wealth or glory; Me who smiles achieves. Though you meet with loss and sorrow In the passing years. Smile a little, smile a little. Even through your tears. —lilla Wheeler Wilcox. Twenty-nine C. F. BECK Advisor Class of 1909 PROFESSOR C. F. BECK About fifty years ago, near Springfield, Illinois, was born a boy who possessed those elements of high character and true worth which were destined to some day cause him to be a leading factor in educational, social, and commercial circles. After completing the course in his native town schools he came, in 1876, to Nebraska, where lie began teaching in a little log school house at fifteen dollars per month and “board round.” A few years of this teaching resulted in his being called to teach the grammar department in the Tekamah schools. After three years in this position he was elected to the superintendency of the city schools. Six years later political life seemed to hold for such a man as himself an opportunity, and it was now that lie was given the honor of being County Superintendent of Burt county for two successive terms, toward the close of which Supt. W. R. Jackson, then state superintendent, appointed him deputy state superintendent. This position he held for four years with the exception of a few months during which he did duty with the Third Nebraska Volunteers, being Adjutant on the staff of Colonel YV. J. Bryan. Since the expiration of his term of office he has been an instructor in the department of mathematics in the Peru State Normal School and in addition has had charge of the military training, which has developed only as a result of his arduous labor. Histories may tell of the past lives of men, but Professor Beck is best known to 11s by his connection with the present Senior class, having been its advisor since the class first entered the Normal. During this time his arduous, honest and wise direction has exerted an influence upon those who from time to time received his advice which only time itself can measure. Through his close relations with the class he has won their love and admiration in that degree which only a true and modest man like Professor P cck deserves. Indeed, words arc quite inadequate to describe the love and appreciation that each and every “naughtv-ninc” holds for our advisor. Professor C. F. Beck. Thit tv-on f CLASS HISTORY The class of 1909 had its birth down in the first grades of the model school, where several of its members boast of having been taught their A. I . Cs. Indeed, among our number arc several who entered the primary grades, continuing their education throughout the entire course. It was as First Years, however, that we were organized as a class. At this time we assembled in the old chapel or what is now known as Music and Expression Hall. It was in this room that the class of '09 had its first opportunity to cultivate the class spirit and enthusiasm for which it has ever since been noted. We held the usual number of parties and entertainments and through the advisorship of Professor Beck laid the foundation for a successful career through the four remaining years of our school life. This year was closed with a baseball victory over the Sophomores, thus early in our history establishing a record in athletics. As Freshmen we were all glad to hear that Professor Beck was not only to be our advisor again but was to stay with us all through our struggle. The special obstacles with which we had to grapple this year were Latin, Algebra, and General History. Several parties were given during the year, one of which was a Hallowe’en masquerade party held in Philo Hall. All who were present can well remember the good time that we enjoyed that evening. It was this year that we secured our distinguishing head gear of class caps. It was as Sophomores that we adopted our colors, purple and gold, which we have kept ever since, that year having only ’09 badges. This was certainly a record-breaking year in the history of our class. Not only did the Sophomores have a high intellectual standard which they strove to attain, but as Sophomores they carried off the first boys’ basket ball pennant ever presented at the Normal. On field day our girls carried off more points than the girls of any other class, thus crowning a successful year. Our Junior year was begun with a reception by our advisor. Prof. ( F. Beck, where we all assembled to get acquainted with those who were to be our classmates for the coming year. Mr. Bert E. Swenson was wisely chosen as president; Miss Clara Reed was selected as vice-president: Jessie MeDermet, secretary, and Blinn Helms, treasurer. The work of this corps of officers, together with the advisorship of Professor Beck, assured us of nothing other than success. In our class day exercise the Juniors won distinction for their originality Thirty-two and foreseeing abilities, being able at so early a date to forecast the contents of the Peruvian Vol. I. Contrary to the original custom of holding an individual Hallowe’en party, the class this year joined hands with the Seniors in a grand masquerade party, held in the gymnasium upon that evening. Everyone pronounced it a grand success and went home feeling that the band of friendship had been strengthened between the two classes. In the spring we gave a banquet in honor of the Seniors. Here a merry assembly, sitting at tables profusely decorated with (lowers and pennants, ate and drank to the health and happiness of each other. With the choosing of Mr. C. P . Moore as president, Miss Julia H. Van Driel as vice-president, Mr. Jesse Hendricks as treasurer, and Miss Claire MeDermet as secretary the class of ’09 showed that it had taken the first step toward making their last year at the Normal the most successful of them all. A party was held in the gymnasium early in the year in order that we might again cement the ties of class union. The chivalry of the boys blossomed in the form of a Hallowe’en party to the girls. Another athletic victory was added to our list by the boys defeating the faculty in a game of indoor baseball. In superiority of class day exercises it seems that we have more than had our share, for it was as Seniors that we surpassed any given before. To our Junior hosts who banqueted us we would tender most abundant expression of appreciation. There is no need to enumerate further the successes of the class of '09. First in the class room, first in athletics, And first in the hearts of our fellow classmates. I- irst as to work done, first as to number, 'Phe greatest class of the Peru State Normal. 7 hit ty-Un CLASS HISTORY The class of 1909 had its birth down in the first grades of the model school, where several of its members boast of having been taught their A, I . C’s. Indeed, among our number arc several who entered the primary grades, continuing their education throughout the entire course. It was as First Years, however, that we were organized as a class. At this time we assembled in the old chapel or what is now known as Music and Expression Hall. It was in this room that the class of 09 had it first opportunity to cultivate the class spirit and enthusiasm for which it has ever since been noted. We held the usual number of parties and entertainments and through the advisorship of Professor Beck laid the foundation for a successful career through the four remaining years of our school life. This year was closed with a baseball victory over the Sophomores, thus early in our history establishing a record in athletics. As Freshmen we were all glad to hear that Professor Beck was not only to be our advisor again but was to stay with us all through our struggle. The special obstacles with which we had to grapple this year were Latin, Algebra, and General History. Several parties were given during the year, one of which was a Hallowe'en masquerade party held in Philo Hall. All who were present can well remember the good time that we enjoyed that evening. It was this year that we secured our distinguishing head gear of class caps. It was as Sophomores that we adopted our colors, purple and gold, which we have kept ever since, that year having only '09 badges. This was certainly a record-breaking year in the history of our class. Not only did the Sophomores have a high intellectual standard which they strove to attain, but as Sophomores they carried off the first boys’ basket ball pennant ever presented at the Normal. On field day our girls carried off more points than the girls of any other class, thus crowning a successful year. Our Junior year was begun with a reception by our advisor. Prof. C. F. Beck, where we all assembled to get acquainted with those who were to be our classmates for the coming year. Mr. Bert E. Swenson was wisely chosen as president; Miss Clara Reed was selected as vice-president: Jessie MeDermet, secretary, and Blinn Helms, treasurer. The work of this corps of officers, together with the advisorship of Professor Beck, assured us of nothing other than success. I11 our class day exercise the Juniors won distinction for their originality Thirty-two and foreseeing abilities, being able at so early a date to forecast the contents of the Peruvian Vol. I. Contrary to the original custom of holding an individual Hallowe’en party, the class this year joined hands with the Seniors in a grand masquerade party, held in the gymnasium upon that evening. Everyone pronounced it a grand success and went home feeling that the band of friendship had been strengthened between the two classes. In the spring we gave a banquet in honor of the Seniors. Here a merry assembly, sitting at tables profusely decorated with llowers and pennants, ate and drank to the health and happiness of each other. With the choosing of Mr. C. P . Moore as president, Miss Julia H. Van Driel as vice-president, Mr. Jesse Hendricks as treasurer, and Miss Claire McDcrmct as secretary the class of ’09 showed that it had taken the first step toward making their last year at the Normal the most successful of them all. A party was held in the gymnasium early in the year in order that we might again cement the tics of class union. The chivalry of the boys blossomed in the form of a Hallowe’en party to the girls. Another athletic victory was added to our list by the boys defeating the faculty in a game of indoor baseball. In superiority of class day exercises it seems that we have more than had our share, for it was as Seniors that we surpassed any given before. To our Junior hosts who banqueted us we would tender most abundant expression of appreciation. There is no need to enumerate further the successes of the class of ’09. First in the class room, first in athletics, And first in the hearts of our fellow classmates. First as to work done, first as to number, 'fhc greatest class of the Peru State Normal. Z hiitv-thi ff CLASS POEM Wc have linked our fortunes together Here at Old Peru. Wc have worked and toiled together Under the White and Blue. Wc came here seeking knowledge In happy days now past. We’ve had pleasant times together. Ah. that they might last! But commencement days are here. Our hearts arc surely glad. Yet an untold something, unexplained, Seems to make us sad. Wc pause in our hurry of College life To learn of fleeting time. College days have passed away. Tis commencement—1909- Our hopes have been wrought together In a band that shall ever hold. The Seniors who stand together ’Neath the Purple and the Gold. —C. It. M. SENIOR CLASS YELLS S-e, S-c, S-c-n, i-o, i-o, o-r-s, Seniors! Hie, Haec, Tra-Boom, Killy, Kanick, Ra-Zoom; Willy, Wally, Rally, Rinc, We’re the class of Naughty-Nine. Yipity, yipity, yipity, yore, Seniors, Seniors, hear ns roar. Che-IIe; Chc-he; Che, ha-ha-ha. Seniors, Seniors. Rah-Rah-Rah. Nine-Teen-Naught-Nine. We’re Seniors. Seniors, all the time. CLASS SONG Os-Ke, wow-wow: Wisky-we; we. Holy wock-c-i; Holy mock-e-i. Sc-ni-o-ri-i, Sc-ni-o-ri-i. Se-ni-o-ri-i. Oh nine-teen-nine! Class Colors—Purple and Gold. NORMAL YELL Hoo-rah ! 1 loo-rah ! 1 loo-rah-rah ! Normal, Normal. Ne-bras-ka! Hoo-rah ! Hoo-rah ! I loo-rah-rah ! Normal, Normal. Nc-bras-ka! White and blue, white and blue! What’s the matter with old Peru? Blue and white, blue and white! Nebraska Normal, she’s all right! A SENIOR BALLAD Tune: Just Before the Battle, Mother (sung by senior quartet) When vc came here we were Freshies, Looking just as green as grass; But we took examinations. And them fairly we did pass; Then they registered us Sophomores,' Just to work for nine months more. Juniors for awhile they called us. Now we're Seniors evermore. As we look hack at our neighbors, There our likenesses we see; Just as lean and lank and hungry As we ever dared to be; But they’ll surely overcome it. And will grow as well as we, Filled with greatness overflowing. They also will Seniors be. Let us cast our eyes at present Toward the class of naughty-nine; There we find big, brainy fellows, Coming forward just in time To direct the young idea Which way it had better shoot; And if you will only watch them. You will see them get a boost. Seniors. Seniors, look as happy. As your conscience will allow; Don’t look downward at your footsteps, As the man who holds the plow; Money makes the world much better, But ’twon’t always be that way; He who smiles will find awaiting His reward on Judgment Day. -G. D. J. JAMES A. EASTWOOD Philomathcan; Ciceronian; Charter Member Promoters’ Club; Kearney Debates Liberty. Neb., may well be proud of this son who has always been an honor and inspiration to that community where lie lived and graduated. Then followed a rather uneventful four year period of teaching in rural schools. By this time others were beginning to note his remarkable strong teaching qualities, and he was called to he principal of the McCool schools. One year there and two years as principal at Barnston have shown his ability in the profession and his graduation this spring, after two years spent here, have prepared him for any position. Mr. Eastwood is popular with students and faculty of Peru, and his personality is a pleasing one which makes itself felt wherever lie goes. C. W. SMITH President Everett; Y. M. C. A., President; Normalite; Business Manager Peruvian; Promoters’ Club. Secretary and Treasurer; Kearney Debates A young man from Laurel, of exceptional ability and high moral, intellectual, and spiritual qualifications. A promoter of all that is good. Graduate of Inman High school with a teaching experience of two years; one at Pilger, one at Harrison. One year at Wayne Normal and two years and two summer schools at Peru have here developed a man of those sterling qualities which demand success. His patience is great as shown in his present position as our Business Manager. Superintendent Grafton Schools, '09-' 10 GLENN I). JENKINS Editor in Chief of Peruvian, ‘09; Pres. Everett; Yell Leader Senior Class; Y. M. C. A.; Athletic Association; Normalite Board; Charter Member Promoters’ Club; Ciceronian, '08; Assistant Physical Science And the half has not been told, but for lack of space it must suffice for the present; you will read all aliout his phenomenal success a few years lienee. His name will become a household word, and every ’09er will he proud to say that they knew him in school days when he pegged away at the Peruvian, Vol. II. lie is a strong student and a good mixer. He has taught one year in his home town. Stella, Nebr. He is generally conceded to be a cool fellow, who weighs a thing carefully, but several times during the past year he has taken a Risk.” He has been unharmed, though, and this fact is only another proof of his good judgment. Principal Central City High School, ’09-’io C. B. MOORE President Senior Class; Philomathcan; Baritone, Normal Quartette; Y. M. C. A., President, ’06-’07; Missouri Debating Squad; Assistant in English Department and Biological Laboratory; Promoters’ Club To be exceedingly Frank” with you this is C. B. Moore, our worthy Class President. A few years ago found him a bright-eyed little boy at Oakdale, Nebr., but such talent as was here found was not to be long hidden and consequently we see him first a teacher in the rural schools, attending immediately afterward the Normal three years; Principal of the Callaway schools, ’o7-'oX, and again joining the ’09s for his Senior year. Mr. Moore is a young man of that unimpeachable character which no penman can describe and his work among the young men of the school and state as a Y. M. C. A. worker can only be measured by the lives of those who have come under his influence. He is a man of sterling qualities whose presence always demands respect and whose capabilities always bring him success. 0 . c , . , Superintendent Osceola Schools, 09- 10 Thirty-se: m LENA STEIN BAUGH Here is an enthusiastic Kindergarten Senior from Dodge. Nebr. She lias been a very successful primary teacher for five years and her work here has been full of life and energy. She has studied at the Fremont Normal one semester and her two years here have been profitably spent. She is strong in her line of work and her love for the children is equalled only by her interest in the work. HILDA WILKE Everett: Athletic Association Miss Wilke is a graduate of the Omaha High and has taken the two-year course here. She has taught three years in Douglas county and intends to teach after her graduation here. EMMA SCHAEKEL Philomathcan Miss Scliackcl is a graduate of the Beatrice High School and has been a member of the Normal class of ’09 for two years. She is usually so busy writing daily plans and attending conference that she has found no time to give us any information concerning her Tormcr modes of life. She finds boys uninteresting, except those who come to the dormitory parlor, and she looks upon them as curiosities. FERN BRADBURY Philomathcan; Dramatic Club; Y. W. C. A. This little wood-flower comes from Ncligh. Nebr., and has taught five years in Antelope, county. She has been here a little more than a year, long enough to become an enthusiastic lover of Peruvian scenery. The woods give her much pleasure, but she enjoys most of all the flowery “Knoll” which is nearly always in sight. It will do you worlds of good just to sec her smile. Thit ty-fight W. L. BEST Y. M. C. A.; Everett; Dramatic Club; President Ciceronian one semester Mere is such a composite of sobriety, dignity and industry that we bow in awe and ask where it came from. The Best in the Senior'class came from Tedda, Okla., and taught two years at Dakota City. Me is a model of conduct, and looks with haughty disdain upon our antics when our spirits rise too high. lie is a champion dish-washer and nurse-girl, and can fill such positions when not teaching school, lie hopes to have a long list of letters after his name some day and he able to squelch some of the upstarts who have interrupted his bursts of oratory at Everett business meetings. JULIA M. VAN DRILL Vice-President 'oo: X. C. A. President ’08; Everett; German Club; Editor Normalitc; Missouri Debating Squad Miss Van Driel stands out as one of the strongest members of our class. She comes from the Malmo schools, has taught six years, and has attended the Normal two and a half years. She has attended the Fremont Normal for one year. She is one of the editors of this volume and has contributed largely to its success. Her pleasing personality and her accomplishments have won for her many friends in Peru. Her favorite expression is “Oh, stung!” and no one can make those two words so fraught with meaning as she. LOUISE SEGELKE Philomathean; Ladies’ Octette; Assistant Literature Department; Society Editor Peruvian Miss Segelke’s arrival last fall was heralded with joy by those who knew of her ability as a soloist. Her charming voice and pleasing manners won her a place among the students at once. She has lived up to our expectations and will he missed from musical circles here when she goes out to teach. She is interested in the song of birds, the hum of bees and the “Russel” of the Whi(c)tficlds. C. W. KNOLL Philomathean; Athletic Association; Peruvian Staff, Assistant Business Manager C. W. is a graduate of the Crete High School, and has studied one year at Doanc and one at Peru. When questioned as to his former life, he said he had spent fifteen years behind the plow. His exhaustive research on the subject of “Ferns” has been edifying to him and enjoyable to others who have watched its progress. Mr. Knoll has been elected to the superintendence of the Blue Springs schools for the coming year. Thirty-nine MARY A. H6ADLEY Everett; Senior Basket-Ball Team Mary is one of our Kiris who did much to win the basket-ball “rag” for the Seniors. She is a good student and fond of fun. Aside from her five years in the Normal, she has taught one year and will probably put her shoulder to the wheel again next fall. She becomes very enthusiastic at a ball-game and the only thing which will restrain her is to put someone on her lap. CLARA FATE Y. W. C. A. Miss Fate has been with us for only about one semester, and is teaching at present. She is a graduate of the Weeping Water High School, and has taught in Cass county for five years. She is always happy and studious. We do not know what her Fate will be, but trust it will be something to her liking, whether it be a Prince Charming or a cat. mary McNamara The fact that this estimable young lady is a Senior and comes from Omaha is sufficient •evidence of her sterling qualifications. She is an excellent teacher, and as jolly a colleen as can be found. She takes Browning, and is quite an authority on the question of “Flirts and Flirting.” STELLA SPILLNER German Club (Pianist); Philomathcan; Basket-Ball, ’08 and '09; Manager Girls’ Basket-Ball. ’oS and '09; Junior Class Team Captain; Athletic Board; Secretary of Athletic Association Well, finally, she’s from West Point and nothing else remains to be said for you can surely see that she has been in Peru for at least two years and is a hustler in all lines. Forty 4K MYRTLE IIIETT Pliiloniathcan; Dramatic Club, Trustee; Y. W. C. A. Miss I licit is a teacher o( several years’ experience, having taught in Sidney, where she graduated. She has attended the University of Nebraska for a short time, and has been here for one and one half years. She is very sedate and her serious look is caused by hours of contemplation on the whims and vagaries of the sterner sex. NELLIE DORSEY Y. W. C. A., President; Dramatic Club Miss Dorsey is a strawberry blond from Marquette, Nebr. She has taught eight years in this state and in Montana, and has attended Fremont Normal one term and the Peru Normal four and one half years. She is always busy and likes to have everything done just so. The color of her hair may give you some slight clue as to her disposition. Her chief hobby is wearing a cap and gown. , Havelock High School, ?oq-To BERTHA I. SCHICK.' President Seward Club; Pliiloniathcan; German Club Miss Schick, of Seward, is an experienced teacher who has made her presence felt during the two years she has spent here. She has been a student at Fremont for one year, and excels Socrates himself when it comes to questioning. She would make a success as a lawyer. TILLIE ANDERBF.RY Y. W. C. A.; German Club Miss Anderherv’s home is at Wakefield, but she is a graduate of the Minden schools where she afterwards taught successfully for four years. She is very dignified, but those who know her best say that that “Don’t-touch-mc” air is only assumed. She has one questionable habit—that of walking down to the river before breakfast. Fot ty-ons JKSSIK WILKINS Miss Wilkins has been with u. only a short time, but she seems to be full of life and energy. She has the appearance of one who would make a success as a teacher. EMMA L.. FERGUSON. Philomathean; Athletic Association Miss Ferguson, when at home, is at Hebron. She is a graduate of the Hebron High School, and has taught two years. She is quiet and never has to be watched. She is very fond of light hair, and so is “he.” She speaks with Frank (ness), always. OLGA M. GEREKE Philomathean; Athletic Association; Trustee Dramatic Club; Seward Club Two summer terms and one year at the Normal with an additional three years’ experience as teacher of country schools and in the Seward schools, and one summer term in the State University, have made Miss Olga Gcreke. of Seward, Ncbr., one of our most efficient students, especially in the English department. Miss Gcreke is a genius in every line except one and if she is not careful her gray locks will prevent her being so successful in the all important realm of matrimony as one would naturally predict for one of such a disposition as she. Of course she is a worker and lives at the Dorm, which in part accounts for such negligence. HELEN TRACE Everett; Y. W. C. A.; Dramatic Club Miss Trace comes from Dorchester High School originally, and has spent two years in Doanc College, so is a valuable addition to the class. She is a Mt. Vernon girl. Nuf scd. If you wish to remain a friend of hers, do not question her in regard to her weight. She won laurels for herself as the aunt in an Everett play last fall. •’ •- «•« W. T. HAkKINGTON Cicc roni an—Sec ret a ry Mr. Harrington lias taught for five years in the public schools of the state. He has attended Tarkio College, Mo., one year. Here is a man who is patient and persistent and will make his mark in the world. He is heartily opposed to woman suffrage. (He is married.) This belief of his is the only obstacle to our thorough appreciation of him as a man. BLANCHE PAUL Philomathean; Dramatic Club Blanche lives at Cambridge, Ncbr. She graduated from the Cambridge High School, and taught four successful years. She entered our ranks as a Junior. During her Senior year she was the star pitcher of the Senior girls’ baseball team. She is one of the strong Kindergarten Seniors. C. F. Me A DAM S Everett; Athletic Association; Band; Brass Quartet Forrest is one of those loyal Seniors who have grown up from infancy to the position where they might at last be called members of the 09s. He is an excellent, very “Hanson young man who is worthy of highest compliments both as a social leader and an athlete. .IONA V. SHICK Kvcrctt: Athletic Association Iona first opened her eyes at Stella, Nebr., and has been opening and shutting them there ever since, until she decided to come to Peru two years ago. Since that time she has been with us, and though she is not very tall, she is one of the inseparable twins. She is out of sorts with practice teaching and is counting the days until lesson plans will be a thing of the past. For tv-1 ht ft MILDRED ANDERSON Philoinathcan; Sc vard Club . Miss Anderson always tends strictly to her own business, but she is a member of the Seward Club, which leads us to believe that she is not always so serious as a first glance at her countenance might indicate. She is an experienced teacher and has spent one year in the Denver Normal. Her home is at Milford. MINNIE D. SALE Y. W. C. A.; Everett; Dramatic Club Minnie’s home is at Holdregc and she came away down here to attend this wonderful school of which she had heard for years. She has taught the young hopefuls near Wilcox for a year. She looks with haughty disdain upon all hoys and wonders of what use they can be. ELLEN WAHLSTROM Philoinathcan; Athenian; Athletic Association; Y. V. C. A.; Normalitc Board; Senior Baseball This modest little Swedish maid is a product of Luther Academy, Wahoo. She has spent two years at the Normal and has made a host of admiring friends. She is a fine student, a logical thinker and a tireless worker. She is a firm believer in woman’s rights and semi-monthly she may be heard expounding her theories in Everett Hall before a sympathetic audience. We predict success for her, no matter what her future work. VESTA LIVELY Athenian Miss Lively is just what her name and sparkling brown eyes would lead one to believe. She is fond of a good time, and work also, in its turn. She is an Athenian, and a worker in that organization. She believes in helping the downtrodden members of her own sex. Forty.fou r BERTH A KESLING V. W. C. A.; Philomathc.au; Athletic Association: Dramatic Club Bertha’s twinkling eyes indicate that she is a lover of fnn and usually has a good time. She is a kindergartner. and seems perfectly at home in the midst of the morning circle of little tots. Her home address is Elgin. N'ehr. She has attended the Normal four years without having fallen desperately in love more than a dozen times. L. NEMAHA CLARKE Chorus Miss Clarke has been in school here for three years. She has taught eight years, and is a teacher of remarkable capability. She has done all of her teaching in Nemaha county— indeed, her name is Nemaha. DORA ANDRUS Philomathcan: Athletic Association: Y. W. C. A. (Recording Secretary); Peruvian Staff Dora Andrus is such a modest young lady that it was with great difficulty that we gathered even a few facts about her life. Her home is at Wahoo. She taught school three years previous to her arrival in Peru, September 21. 1907. She has been here ever since, and expects to launch forth as a first class teacher next fall. KATHERINE HANKS Dramatic Club; Everett “Kate. as she is commonly called, is one of our jollicst girls, though serious moments conic when she sees a private conference staring her in the face. She has been in the Peru Normal for five years. She is a good reader, and has often entertained us with her selections. She will graduate from the Department of Expression at the end of summer school this year. I'orty-fivs STELLA M. OPP This fair maiden is from Avoca, Nebr. It was there that she received the rudiments of an education by continuing until graduation' in the Avoca schools. Later Fremont Normal seemed quite attractive and she cast her lot with the Clemmons family for a year and one summer term. It was here that she gained the inspiration which led to her serving in a teacher’s capacity for two years in Cass county and two in Hall county. This however seemed very deficient as an education and so in 1909 she came to old Peru to receive that knowledge which always serves to brighten all of the roughness which may temporarily exist upon the human brain. VIRGINIA HANSON Everett; Athletic Association; Assistant English Department Miss Hanson is a graduate of the Arapahoe High School, hut her home is on a farm near Edison. She has been here two years. She is a “Forrest” maiden and finds her environment very agreeable for soul development. Her chief ambition is to go to Paris for the purpose of studying the styles each season. MARGUERITE MOH RM AN Philomathcan; Recording Secretary. 07 Miss Mohrman comes from Geneva, hut is in no way as obstreperous as her address might lead one to believe. Marguerite, has been here two years since her graduation from Geneva High School. She is a pretty girl, winning and bright, and is responsible for leading at least one Junior in the path of righteousness and safety. She is a kindergarten Senior and well adapted for the work. GRACE PECK Chorus Miss Peck is so quiet and forbidding that we have not had the courage to question her as to her past history. She sings in the chorus and has taught, no one knows just how long. ■'nr tv-si 1 VAN KIRK MAXKY Everett; V. M. C. A.; Glee Club; Athletic Association Kirk spent his early school-days in the Old Dominion state and never tires of relating his backwood experiences. Me has spent two years in guiding the youth of the land, having completed the Normal Trainers Course previous to this. Kirk is an excellent gymnast and is at present assisting in the gymnasium work, lie takes an active part in the musical organizations of the school and pushes things generally. AGNES M. BLANK V. W. C. A.; Everett; Dramatic Club Miss Blank’s home is at Creighton. She has taught one year in Knox county, and has attended the Normal three years. She is very fond of buggy rides and has a monopoly on that form of travel. She intends to teach next year. CLARA RKKD Philomathcan: German Club If you want to get acquainted with a girl that looks on the bright side of life, that wears a smile always, that is happy and contented with her lot. get acquainted with Miss Clara Reed. It is good to know her: by her words and acts she teaches you to be an optimist. We know without doubt success awaits her. ALFA B. DUNHAM Y. W. C. A. Alfa is a Valentine, Ncbr.. girl. After much hesitancy localise of the great distance and extreme youth of Alfa, her parents decided to send her to Peru to add something to her store of knowledge. After two years spent here she feels prepared to cope with any problem she may meet as a teacher. Our only criticism of her is that she is too quiet. b'ot ly-sfvrn ANNA DOW ROLLINS Philomatlican Miss Rollins' home is at Elwood, Ncbr., I ut she is a graduate of the Bridgeport High School. Conn. She brot with her a great deal of New England reserve and dignity and has more than once been scandalized by our Western ways. She is fast becoming acclimated and thinks after her year's stay among us that we arc not such a bad lot after all. ETHEL WILLIAMS Philoinathcau-postcr-inakcr; Athletic Association; Octette; Peruvian Art Editor Ethel is the product of the Peru Model School. We know that, because Miss Goshen calls her “Ethel.” She has never “chummed” with the opposite sex in particular, but lucky, will the man be who wins her heart. All the young men realize this, but they arc afrait to ask her. LOIS M. SNYDER . Y. W. C. A.; Athletic Association This little girl comes from Alma High School. Though small, she gets there just the same, and made quite a hit at base-ball practice in the gymnasium. She has attended the Uni. one year and has taught a year. Her wide and varied experience tits her for any position. ELEANOR CARPENTER Everett; Dramatic Club; Athletic Association Another of our dark eyed girls. She is interested in domestic science, intending to make tisc of it as a drawing card later. Her home was at Union, but she went to Omaha to attend the High School. They certainly delivered the goods when this product went forth from their doors. She has proven to the world her efficiency by teaching two years and attending the Normal for the same length of time. Young men look into her eyes, hesitate, and are lost. ■'m ty-right EDNA MILLAY Athletic Association; Everett Edna, the little girl from Springview, is an “old timer” in the class, having been here for four years. She has never taught but her practice teaching has been such that her plans nearly always return with a red V. G. on them. The school which secures her services will lx- fortunate indeed. BURT IS KENNEDY German Club; Octette; Basket-Ball Team, ’o8, ’oq; Athletic Association Secretary Burtis from Brownville is the girl who plays basket-ball. She is strictly in it when the game is at its highest pitch, and she was also the twirler in our Senior girls' baseball team. She is a German student of marked ability. She has spent five years in this school, and that is the best recommendation that can lx given to any person. GRACE BARBEE Y. W. C. A.; Philomathean -Miss Barbee has had professional training in the Collegiate Institute at Campbellville. Kentucky. She has taught one term, and has been here one year. She has an aversion for the opposite sex as they interfere with her business. Her home is at Syracuse, Ncbr. AMELIA WEHRS Seward Club; Philomathean; Athletic Association; German Club Miss Wcltrs is little—but. Oh my! She has taught seven years in Seward county, has attended the state Uni. two years, and Peru Normal one year. She was on the girls’ squad which debated at Kearney and is a talker from Talkersville. She is not afraid to express her opinion on all subjects and is frank in all her dealings. EDNA SNELL Y. W. C. A.; Athletic Association; German Club Miss Snell is a graduate of the Omaha High, and that together with her two years at the Normal is of invaluable use to her. She is teaching at present at Benson, Nebr., having gone to that place at the beginning of the spring term. NX IT. K. MITT ON Philomathcan; Cicero; Dramatic Club President; Debates; Hand Mr. Mitton is a young man from Adams, Nebr., who came back with us after a year’s, absence to complete the course which lie knew would satisfy his taste. He is a fine cor-; nctist and wins much admiration from such, but somehow or other the girls don’t seem t find much of an invitation to come into his company, hence lie is generally lonely. He wor laurels in the Kcarncv debate. ELSIE II. GUSS Y. W. C. A.; Everett Society Miss Guss has taught for six years, and at present is teaching at Wayne, Nebr., but will be here to graduate with the class of ‘09. She has attended Peru two years and is a graduate of Ilartington High School. Miss Guss has the professional teaching spirit and will “make good” as a teacher. MINNIE KNUDSEN Y. W. C. A.; Everett; Athletic Association Miss Knudson comes from Page, Nebr. She is very sober and strikes terror to the She has attended Grand Island one year and has been lairdressing and cats. hearts of those who offend her. here for three years. Her hobby is hairdressing and cats. i T t fifty HENRIETTA KEES Philomatlican; Dramatic Cllib; Athletic Association Miss Kees is a graduate of the Nebraska City High and has spent two years here at the Normal. She is fond of a good time and thinks dorm, rules arc too strict. She is very partial to chewing gum and candy, since she has found someone to provide it for her. She loves Evcr(y)soul. IDA GERTRUDE TYLER Philomatlican; Athletic Association Miss Tyler is a dark-eyed lass who made her appearance here as a Senior last fall. She has taught successfully for three years. She is a graduate of the Auburn High School. She is a strong student, and her specialty is Romeo and Juliet, in which she seems very much interested. MYRTLE YOCAM Everett; Athletic Association; German Club; Senior Basket-Ball Team Myrtle rolled in here one morning just after her graduation at Falls City and asked if she might enter the Senior class. We received her with open arms, and since then she has adorned one of the rows in chapel every morning when she didn’t sleep too late to make her appearance. She has a deep interest in mines and considers Peru “Cole” very valuable. RUTH W. MOORF. Dramatic Club Miss Moore's chief characteristic is the satisfied look she always wears. She is a Gage county teacher and a successful one. She is a good story-teller (so the children say) and loves cats. She is trying the self-boarding scheme, all of which goes to indicate what her future will he. Fifty-oMf % BLANCHE B. WORLEY Miss Worley is a graduate of the Western High School. She has studied here two years and during that time has proved to he a live factor in school affairs. She is a debater, and conies from Western. MYRTLE E. REED Philomathean: German Club; Y. W. C. A.; Dramatic Club. Miss Reed is a tall Kindergarten Senior, who takes the little tots out for nature study talks and walks, altho she herself is more interested in mineralogy, and has an excellent specimen of “Zink.” She has lived here since long, long ago, and is a Normal school product, having been in that department for four years. ADA O’CONNOR N. C. A. Vice-President Miss O’Connor comes from Fremont, Nebr. She has attended the Fremont Normal and has been here two years. She has had some experience in teaching and is adding to her fund of knowledge by her work in the practice school. She is tall and stately and is generally busy at work in the library at her German or next weekly plan. ELLA BUCKEN DORF German Club; Athletic Association Miss Buckendorf made her first bow here one and one half years ago. She has taught for two years and intends to continue the good work next year. Her home is at Norfolk and we have learned recently that she is extremely proud of “Jewells” and believes in the ultimate triumph of the Good. Fifty-two MAMIE MASEK Y. VV. C. A.; Athletic Association Miss Masck, a graduate of the Omaha High, is a serious minded girl who is always on time at conferences, never cuts class, and grinds out lesson plans at will. She has been here two years and expects to teach next year. She is very fond of dormitory pie. A. MARY DITTMER Y. W. C. A.; Everett Secretary; Athletic Association; Captain Senior Basball Team; Associate Editor Peruvian; Athenian; Assistant Physical Science Department From Mindcn, Ncbr. A graduate of the Minden High School, and two years at the Normal is the record of one of so youthful appearance as A. Mary. She is surely a very enthusiastic worker and has proven herself an invaluable member of the Peruvian Staff during its many trials and tribulations. Matrimony never bothers her for she says that she is looking to higher and better ideals. ALICE E. SIMS Latin Club; Everett Alice is a smiling little girl from the Western High School. She has taught the youth of Saline county for two years and has been a student here for the same length of time. She is optimistic and always happy. The weather has not been particularly inclement, but of late she has been very much interested in getting a “Mitton.” She disdained a pair of good woolen ones which we offered her, and we felt that we must have made a break of some kind. PEARL STRAWN Pearl, the little girl with the golden hair, was raised near Wymorc, Ncbr. She graduated from Wymorc High School and taught near there. She then entered here, as a Junior, and taught the following year, but this year she came back and joined us and is a very enthusiastic worker. Fi ly-thrrr A. G. 'REED Everett; Glee Club Mr. Reed is one of those happy fellows who could not stand school work continuously last year so tried his luck in the West. He was soon convinced that Peru was the better place to be and hence arrived here last winter to again pursue the teacher’s course. G. EDWIN SANDERS Everett; Ciceronian; Band; Y. M. C. A. Mr. Sanders is one of the best musicians in our Normal Band. He has taught school three years and has attended the Normal five years. His home is in the city of Brownville. Mr. Sanders is a good debater and Christian worker and has played on the Senior boys’ indoor baseball and basket-ball teams. He is a good example of the threefold man developed into a harmonious whole. ELMER SEELEY Everett; Band; Glee Club; Ciceronian; Dramatic Elmer is musically inclined and has proven a valuable addition to the various musical organizations of the school. He is an actor of marked ability, which has been called forth by his productions in Dramatic Club and in the Senior play. He is a debater. A. T. HOLTZEN Treasurer, German Club; Glee Club This bright and energetic young man comes from Deshler. Nebr., and has taught three years. He speaks German like a native and has those qualities which make him a person to be depended upon in whatever position he is placed. He is certain of success wherever he goes. Fifty-fun i LULA PEMBERTON Miss Pemberton has taught in Beatrice with great success, but aspiring to add to her store of knowledge, she sought the fountain head of wisdom here in Peru. She is a quiet student and a lady of great ability. She is also versed in the gentle art of cooking. ORA FOWLER Y. W. C. A.; Philomathcan Miss Fowler has been with us two years. She says her home address is Emmett, Ida., and we have visions of her skimming across country, on a buckskin pony. She has taught in this state for six years and intends to do good Samaritan work next year by civilizing the little folks in Idaho. She is tall and stately and has an inordinate appetite for pickles. HELEN G. FRANCE Philomathcan; Assistant in English; Athletic Association; Athenian; First Basket-Ball Team; Peruvian Staff Helen is a product of the Syracuse schools, and has been in the Normal two years. She has led the children of a rural school in the paths of industry for one year and will now advance to the dignity of professor of high school mathematics. She is always cheerful and looks on the bright side of things. She is an ardent suffragette and can give sixteen reasons why a woman should vote. ORA ANDREWS Philomathcan; Basket-Ball Team; Y. W. C. A.; Athletic Association; Peruvian Staff Ora is a bright little girl from Syracuse, Nebr. It was there that she obtained the encouragement which gave her the idea that nothing short of a college course would be sufficient for one of her capacity, hence she immediately came to Peru where she has spent two years in the midst of social and intellectual environments. She is now very adequately equipped to manage the home of any suitable character. I Fifty-five FLORENCE STEP!IENSOK Philoniathcan; Athletic Association Miss Stephenson is another Omaha girl and speaks for herself, if only given a chance. Her sparkling eyes arc an indication of her temper, and though she is so small, we have yet to sec the person who can cover more ground in a given length of time than she. She is one of the dorm girls who get boisterous once in a while, but no serious harm has resulted as yet. ISABEL E. GLOVER V. W. C. A.; Philoniathcan; Junior Basket-Ball and Baseball, ’o8 Miss Glover, or “Belle,” as she is known to some of us. has that which is worth a million dollars and which doesn’t cost a cent, a sunny disposition and a happy smile. She is a graduate of the Aurora High School, and has taught three years. Her year and a half here has won for her many friends, and she is the kind of teacher who always makes a success. She can give extempo speeches on the James Lang Theory of the Emotions or Hering’s Theory of Color Vision and make you feel that she is the only one in the class who knows anything al out it. IDELLA STRAYER Athletic Association; Philomathcan; Seward Club Miss Straycr, of Seward, has taught for two years. She entered the Normal and the dorm, two years ago. She found dorm, life and rules rather strenuous, but managed to get her studying done and delivered her thesis during the first semester of this year. She then departed to teach, but will be here, smiling and radiant, in June to wear her cap and gown with the rest of us. RALPH M. LEWIS Everett; Y. M. C. A.; Dramatic Club This industrious young man is a shipped-in product from Morrison, 111. After two years of teaching in the rural schools of that state, he decided to come to the most famous Normal school in the United States, and accordingly lie made his appearance here last fall. He is a brilliant conversationalist, and many arc the conferences he has with Miss Tynon during library hours. Ask him al out it. Fifty-six lena McCullough Y. W. C. A.; Philomathcan; Dramatic Club Miss McCullough is another dormitory girl. She is very studious and observes study hours religiously. She is a graduate of the Omaha High School and has taught for three years in Douglas Comity. She expects to spend the rest of her life in the teaching profession. MYRTLE D. KILMER Philomathcan; Y. W. C. A.; Athletic Association Miss Kilmer’s home is at Western, where she completed the High School course. She has taught for four years, and has attended the Normal one year. She likes to try to talk German, and is quite a good student in Romeo and Juliet. Her experience in that line has been quite helpful to her. MARY C. PASCO Athletic Association; German Club Miss Pasco’s home is near Auburn. She taught four successful years of school after taking some preparatory work here. She is quite an admirer of red hair. STELLA M. CLARK Miss Clark is a graduate of the Reserve, Kansas, High School. She takes things as they come and is never in a hurry. She is quiet and reserved, and reads dormitory rules twice a day so that she will not walk in the way of the transgressor. Fifty-seven FERN RALSTON Philoniathean ; Latin Club—triumvirate Miss Ralston came here two years ago from Weeping Water, and during that time has made many friends. She is modest and unassuming and was one of the three girls who represented Peru in the debate with Kearney. She has taught five years in Cass county. HELEN JOHNSON Everett; Athletic Association The little girl from Wilsonville High School. She certainly showed daring and courage in coming from so great distance to attend school here. She likes to work things out mathematically instead of emotionally. She has been a student here for two years, which together with her traits of character will assure her success as a teacher. RUBY FLOY WORTMAN Ruby Floy is an Ashland High School girl. She is sedate and prim, having taught school for two years previous to coming here. Her path was a little “hilly” at the beginning of the year, but obstacles have been removed, and she is pushing on to make a grand success in the teaching profession. MAY BARNES Y. W. C. A.; Philomathcan; German Club This young lady makes her home at Holly, Colo. She is so reticent that we could find out nothing about her except that she has taught one year. Others tell us that she has attended Peru Normal for four years. This together with the fact that she is a dormitory girl makes us think that she can be trusted wherever she goes. Fi ty-fight GRACE COLSON Latin Club; German Club; Athenian Miss Colson is a graduate of the Humboldt High School, and has taught for five years in Richardson county. Her two years spent here have been profitable to her, although practice teaching was not her primrose path. RENA TURNER Y. W. C. A.; Philomathcan; Athenian Miss Turner is a graduate of the Columbus High School and has taught three years in rural districts. She is a popular girl and has many friends. She is warranted to give satisfaction if used according to directions. Her peace-loving disposition averts many quarrels. A. J. HILL President Ciceronian; Athletic Association; Y. M. C. A.; Latin Club; Laboratory Assistant ; Everett, President, 'oS Allen is one of our pretty boys, and comes from Silver Creek. He is a teacher of wide experience, having taught two and one half months in rural schools. He has been here three years and has had a monopoly at some time or other on almost every office in every school organization. He is a good parliamentarian, and his favorite expression is “Oh dear.” JULIA SPEAR Miss Spear makes you feel at once that you would like to become better acquainted with her. She is quiet and has a very pleasing appearance. She is a good student, and a dormitory girl, two things which make for good results. Fifty-ninf ZELIA CORNELL M1CKEL She is one of our best students, though so quiet and industrious that few arc aware of the fact that she is a 'oqcr. She lias lived in Peru for several years, and during that time has attended the Normal. She intends to teach, and her sweet influence will do more for the children under her care than words can express. BEULAH SNIDER Athletic Association; Y. W. C. A. Miss Snider is a sunny girl who lives in Peru. She is a good student, and doesn’t have time to discuss other people’s affairs. She is occupied the major part of the time in writing plans or studying art. She often has to stay after chapel, but we have reason to believe that it is not for misdemeanors on her part. MARGARET SEECK PhiIoniathcan; Y. V .C. A.; Athenian; German Club Margaret first went to school at Campbell, where she made her wants known in the German tongue until she learned United States. She has been here two years. She is one of the jolly crew of lalioratorv assistants and never is satisfied until all her quantitatives are corrected and filed. VERNA E. RODGERS Everett; Y. V. C. A.; German Club; Dramatic Club Miss Verna is an industrious little maiden who never has much to say, but one can not help wondering how one head can contain all she knows. She is a lover of German. She stays at Culbertson’s and has never been called down or locked out during the two years of her sojourn here. This is an enviable record and in accord with Verna’s other characteristics. She has taught one year in a rural district. Sixty EDNA PARSONS Everett; Athletic Association; Chorus Edna is from Verdon, and has had the distinction of becoming a graduate of the High School of that place. She is a very quiet girl but very successful in her work and we predict for her great success in her chosen profession. She has been a Normal Student for three years. WINNIE E. DELZELL Secretary Senior Class, Philomathcan; Y. W. C. A. Treasurer; Athletic Association; Chorus; Octette Winnie is the “smiley’’ girl with the wonderful voice. She sings with much expression and has made a hit as a member of the octette. Her friends from Lexington, her home, and where she graduated, say that she was one of the obstreperous elite, but she reserves all her energies now until she is ready to write a weekly plan. That ordeal leaves her exhausted, and she seeks diversion in playing with children, upon whom she exerts such an influence that she attracts them at once. She will some day he a professor of domestic science in a small private school. MAUI) M. MOSELEY Y. W. C. A.; Everett; Athletic Association; Chorus This little girl used to make mud pies at Odell. Nebr. Later, she completed the high school course at that place, and then cast her lot with the Seniors of ’09, who were then Sophomores. She has been with us for three years, and her sunny smile has proven a tonic for the worst ease of blues. She adores dark, curly hair. She is an enthusiastic kindergarten Senior. BLANCHE ROBERTSON Philomathcan Plattsinouth is Miss Robertson's home, and she has been absent from it for three semesters attending N. S. N. S. She is out for a good time and likes to go to the rink at Auburn. Her long suit is lesson plans. Sixty-one RUTH DAVIS Miss Davis of Beatrice has been a very successful teacher, and is teaching at present in Beatrice. She is a graduate of the Dcs Moines Kindergarten Normal. She has been here one year, and in that time made many friends. She is a good conversationalist, and can discuss anything from a nursery rhyme to the nebular hypothesis. C. W. MOTTINGER Superintendent Schools of Merna One of our Seniors who is working at his profession and will return to receive his diploma with the 'ops. JESS HARRIS Everett; Peruvian Staff; Y. M. C. A; Treasurer Athletic Association; German Club “Stub, as he is familiarly called, is one of the most popular boys in the Senior class. The naughtniners arc proud of the fact that he has spent four years with them. Jess is a fine student, with marked literary ability, lie has always been eagerly interested in the athletics of the Normal and to him no doubt rests the inspiration which cheered the various teams on to victory. The boys have always looked upon “Stub as their mascot. We arc unable to do justice to this big-hearted little fellow, and can only say that every Normal student is glad to be numbered among his friends. MILLARD CHAS. LEFLER Mr. Leflcr is a member of our class, and we are justly proud of him. lie is a graduate of the Elmwood High School and aside from teaching in rural schools and a year at Weeping Water, he has taught five years at Elmwood, now being principal at that place. Mr. I.efler’s success in the profession has been phenomenal, and he will be classed among the leading young educators of the state. He has attended the Uni. of Nebraska. Six v- tco NELLIF. E. DAVISON Y. VV. C. A.; Philoiuathcan: Athenian, Vice-President, ’08 Miss Davison has attended the Normal for. five years. Her home is near South Auburn. She is one of our debating girls, and believes in woman's rights. Ask her for further particulars. She has taught for three years in Richardson county. She has a will of her own, so don't attempt to drive her. ELIZABETH MOODY Philoiuathcan; Athenian If you want a legislator, clear thinker, good talker, and a jolly good girl, ask for Elizabeth. She can out-argue any man in the National House of Representatives and will be in the front ranks if women are ever given their rights in this country. Her opinion of boys—well they don’t amount to much, as compared with their superiors, the other sex. We fear the teaching profession will not long hold her. as a school of one will prove more attractive to her. MAY FRANK Philoiuathcan: Dramatic Club; Athletic Association This little girl is always smiling and happy. Though so very small, she delights in much exercise and has been known to take very long walks on Sunday afternoons—when the environment was just right. She has taught three years at York and has been here one year. Her ability as an actress is very marked. Kindergarten Director. York. Nebr., 'oq-’io CAPITOLA CAMPBELL Y. W. C. A.; Everett Capitola is the little girl who lived at Wymorc and finished the High School course there. She was with us as a Junior and now as a Senior. She is a demure little maiden, but she has taught successfully for five years, and is still young. Teacher of English. Central City High School, ’09-'ro Sixlr-lhrrf CARLETTA FLACK Everett; Y. Yr. C. A.; Athletic Association; Dramatic Club Miss Flack is a tall, quiet, girl who always sits in the northwest corner of the library— if Carl is there. She is a Kindergarten Senior, and follows in the footsteps of Frocbel. Her home is at Auburn and she has attended the Normal for four years. She always smiles, and sometimes—once in a great while—she talks. OLIVE PASCO Senior Baseball Team. Miss Pasco lives in the country near Peru, and has been her own cook while attending school here. She has been in the class of ’09 since its organization, when we were Freshmen. She is interested in domestic science and dish-washing, and is a good teacher as well. She was a member of the class basket-ball team in our Junior year. CORA CHITTENDEN Philomathean; Athenian; Y. W. C. A. Cora is one of our debaters who has been a part of our large family for two years. She began showing folks what she could do at Cozad. but later attended Lexington High School where her powers of argumentation were probably developed. She is an Oak Glen girl and a good cook. She has a sunny disposition and Joy is one of her attributes. GERTRUDE R. VAN DRIEL Peruvian Staff; Everett; N. C. C. A.; Athenian; German Club; Basket-Ball, First Team Gertrude is a girl of high ideals and lofty views. A resident of Mahno, a graduate of the Wahoo High School, a Senior of 09. she certainly has a good record. She is a good talker and is one of those who always helped make Everett business meetings lively and interesting affairs. Her fame as basket-ball center has spread over the state and it takes a brave heart and long arm to oppose her with any degree of success. In short—her name is Van Dricl. and that is sufficient. Sixty-four RICHARD E. COLE Everett; Y. M. C. A.; Dramatic Club; Athletic Association Richard is one of those strong men whose muscles resemble very much those of a cricket, but just the same for five years he has worked faithfully with the '09s until he is now worthy of recognition as a man of sturdy character and excellent ability. Cole used to assist a’“Baker but we see that he has lost all hopes along this line and will probably become a simple school-teacher. CATHERINE F. SHARP Everett Miss Sharp's home is at Liberty, and she is a graduate of the Pawnee High School. She is about the smallest girl in the class; but mental attainment is not measured by physical stature, and she is a mathematical computer of great skill and accuracy. RAY R. SIMS Everett; Y. M. C. A.: Athletic Association Ray is the boy who always runs but never walks. He is always in a hurry and generally gets there, lie is teaching mathematics in the Tccumsch High School at present, after spending two years in the Peru Normal. He is a good disciplinarian and may be a politician some day. as be knows how to wield the big stick to good advantage. His evening serenades on the Auburn road have made him famous. A. M. CLARK Ciillette. Wyo.. is the place from which this young man comes. It is at this place that lie has during the immediate past resided and he is only here to spend the last nine weeks with us and complete the Professional Course. Si r r-yftv KARL L. MEYER Charter Member Promoters’ Club; Athletic Association; Basket-Ball. '08-09; Glee Club; Manager Basket-Ball; Peruvian Staff Earl is a native of Peru and has been in‘the Normal department five years. He is a star basket-ball player, having played on the first team two years. Before his departure for Fairbury, where he began teaching this spring, lie was generally known as one of the dorm boys. Mt. Vernon has proven equally as attractive since lie left Peru, and he has returned several times. HAZEL BECK Everett; Athletic Association; Basket-Ball Team. ’07-’o8; Assistant English Department Hazel entered the Model School in the sixth grade and has been climbing ever since, until now she has reached the dizzy heights of being a Senior. She is elected to teach in the Hebron schools next fall. Hazel takes an interest in athletics and is a crack basketball player. DORA B. ZOOK Everett; Athletic Association Dora is one of those quiet little girls, always pegging away at the Library. Her only recreation is “Rowan,” both winter and summer. She has been here five years and has never been called down during that time (?). Her favorite nook is in the shade of the Blankenship pines, and though her home is in Auburn, her heart is here. GUY EVERSOLE Y. M. C. A.; Ciceronian; Latin Club; Mandolin Club; Philomathcan; Athletic Association; Funny Department Peruvian Now of our Funny Man you must read. Whose heart is kind and far from greed; No matter the hindrances, he goes with case. For always with him he has the “Keys.” Graduate Falls City High School. A teacher in rural schools in Richardson county and has been in attendance at the Normal for two years. Guy is a jolly, whole-souled, good fellow. He wishes also for us to say that he has been Assistant in Campustry for ’08- 00 between P. M. and A. M. Sixty ix EDITH JONES Y. W. C. A. Ncligh, Ncbr., can be depended upon once in a while for good scholars, as has been verified by its representative, Miss Edith Jones, who has gained the right of citizenship of that town by serving five years as a heroine of country schools and of the Ncligh Public Schools. Miss Jones has spent three summer terms in Peru and has proven herself a genius in every line, especially in talking to her neighbor in class. She says this year has proven very helpful to her in many ways. BUNN O. HELMS Everett; Baseball Team, o8, ’09; Athletic Association; Football, '07 Blinn, to use his own words, “is a product of the Peru Model and Normal School,” so we can vouch for his efficiency. He has taken an active part in college athletics. He was a very sober and serious minded young man until last winter, when he became tutor to a German class of one and developed a serious case of loveitis. His condition at present remains the same, but the baseball season with its rush and excitement may allay the disease. Blinn has taught school one year. 11 is ambition is to be a member of the famous Chicago White Sox. BERNICE BROWN V'. W. C. A.: Philomathcan; Athletic Association Miss Brown came here from the Springview High School four years ago and has returned every year since that time. Her work in the practice school here has been very successful. Her smile docth good iike a medicine, and many are thev at seek it. EDNA HADLEY Everett; Dramatic Club Miss Hadley has been in school here for five years. She looks on the right side of life, and makes the best of the situation, always. She holds forth in the lobby of the library when things get too boisterous inside. Sixty-seven 'ii’iiiiinmn;n-iini CATHERINE WEV A home product, having grown up in Peru and received her training throughout the entire Normal course, even in the lowest ranks of the Model School. She is a very quiet girl and one who is to try for her first time the task of training the youth of the land. ALICE DOBBS Philomathean Miss Dobbs of Beatrice has taught in rural schools and in Beatrice. She is a graduate of Blue Springs High School. Her one year’s stay here has shown that she is a good teacher and one who knows her business. MABEL A. CiORMLEY Philomathean; Athletic Association; Latin Club (one of the triumvirate); Seward Club; Peruvian Start' 41 Experience is the best teacher might well be applied to the work of this young woman, for seven years as teacher in the Seward and Beaver City Crossing schools have given Mabel A. Gormley an enviable record among those who from year to year go forth from these halls. One year and two summer terms here and one summer term at the Wesleyan University have only added to her efficiency and her worth which has lately been recognized by her being given a position in the Omaha schools. She’s a Mabel that is always able. MABEL KAUP Philomathean; Athletic Association; Y. Y. C. A. Dark-eyed Mabel came down here this year to attend school and keep a watchful eye on her big brother. She has succeeded remarkably well in the former, but the latter would necessitate her covering so much ground every evening that she has given it up. She is a good talker, and is interested in the purchase of Canada land. She is a graduate of the Western High School. Sixty-fight I. F. CARTNEY Y. M. C. A.; Athletic Association; Everett; Latin Club; Assistant Biological Department; Assistant Business Manager Peruvian I. F. is one of our fine looking young men and can perhaps he called our most stylish young man. Along with these though he is no sport, but a plain, honest, good matured fellow of unimpeachable character and a favorite among his associates. His worth has well been recognized by Professor Duncanson’s asking his assistance in the Biological laboratory. 'flic Dorm sometimes makes life miserable for him. He says. Too early hours.” His home is at Tilden. MILDRED SPENCER Everett; Y. W. C. A.; Athenian; Peruvian Staff; Athletic Association; Chorus Mildred hails from Dakota City and has attended school here two years. We all remember when she came, for everybody realized that they had been enriched by being acquainted with her. She is indeed an interesting girl, because it takes study to understand her. Having fair hair herself she naturally sought for her opposite in that respect. She succeeds in all she undertakes and she found him. LENA M. LARIMER Everett; Athletic Association; Latin Club; Octette: Chorus; Peruvian Staff This young lady has remarkable musical talent which has been well directed under the supervision of teachers in our department of music. She is a home product, having received most of her schooling here in the Model School and afterward in the Normal department. By her giggle shall ye know her. The librarian is one of her worst foes. Tho naturally cheerful, she is very often subject to dreamy moods of castles in Spain caused by (re')Morse. CHARLES K. MORSE Everett; Ciceronian; Dramatic Club; Y. M. C. A. Charles K. is a Nebraska City boy. lie absorbed all he could in the Nebraska City High and then went through the same process at Bellevue for one term. After attending Peru Normal a year, we count him one of otir most popular boys. 1 le stars as an orator and we predict success and many laurels for him. He is a hearthreakcr. Principal Athens School. Auburn, Nebr., ’09-’to Six tv-nine HARRISON M.‘ BERKEY Everett; Treas. Y. M. C. A. Mr. Berkey is a mighty man, although his appearance would not indicate any such characteristic. He takes a deep interest in styles for women, and this spring in particular he favors the small “Eaton.” He is very timid and inclined to blush if spoken to very suddenly. He hopes to some day be a real Senator. He has attended the Normal for two years, and has taught near his home town, Davenport, Nebr., one year. W. C. HARPSTER Everett; Orchestra; Mandolin Club W. C. Harpstcr is from Ncligh and is one of those modest young fellows about whom one dare not say too much. Student of Gates Academy, Ncligh, Normal one year. He is a brilliant student of Languages. His German poem in this book is a good representation of his genius. ARTHUR L. KLIM A Everett; Y. M. C. A.; Band Arthur is one of those boys who doesn't say much, but gets there just the same. He has been here two years and has taught two years. His home is at Dawson, and he often thinks of “Heim, Sweet Heim.” He intends to go to higher institutions of learning, and we will sec him, a few years hence, as a Ph. D. in some university. ROY H. GIBERSON Y. M. C. A.; Everett Mr. Giberson is a graduate of Weeping Water Academy. He has attended Doanc College, and his half year here will be enough for his graduation with the class of '09. He is inclined to lead a solitary life, and is often seen riding about the country on a pony which is the pride of Peru. He intends to be a bachelor. Seventy MARY GOODRICH German Club; Dramatic Club; Everett One look into her face would make you feel that she was—Oh, so wise! She is a graduate of the Table Rock High School. She has attended the Nebraska Uni. two years and Peru one year. She is busy and always walks as if she had about one minute in which to reach her destination. She is generally on her way to conference. TILLIE JOHNSON Philomathcan; Athletic Association; Y. W. C. A. Received her schooling previous to coming here at Holdregc, Nchr. Tillic has taught two years in a rural school. She has lived at the dormitory for two years and has never been called down or reported for being hilarious or in the halls after study hell (?). “Whom the Gods love”—beware! M. ENNIS BOYER Ennis is a modest little dormitory maiden. She comes from Valentine High School, which is only added proof of the fame of Peru. She “counts that day lost whose low descending sun views from her hand no worthy action done.” She is as faithful as the 0:30 hell, hut takes life too seriously. CLIO I). WONDER Y. W. C. A.; Philomathcan; Athletic Association; German Club; Latin Club The Wonder of the class sailed in from Blue Springs about two years ago. She lifted up her eyes and saw the Normal built upon a hill and saw that it was good, so she pitched her tent on the hill and prepared to enjoy college life. She is a debater and will hold her own in any domestic squabble. Aside from being a Wonder, she has inherited the name of one of the muses. It will he hard to convince her that she ought to change her name. Stvenly-onf JAMES J. BYRNE Band; Ciceronian; Dramatic Club; Philomathean Mr. Byrne, whose name was James before his marriage, has been with us two years. Previous to that time, lie had been a student at Wayne, and had taught six years—three years in rural schools, and three years at Rogers, Ncbr. lie is a good student, has good judgment, and will be a success in his chosen profession. HARRIET WOOD Chorus; Athletic Association Miss Wood’s home is at Ohiowa, and her two years here have been very valuable to her. She is very much interested in her work in the practice school, and will be a good teacher. ANNA SCHMIDT Everett; German Club; N. C. A. Miss Schmidt is a Nebraska City girl and has taken three years' work at Peru. She has been a successful teacher for several years, and has a pleasing schoolroom personality. Her word is law when she speaks, and though firm, she is kind and would inspire any grade of pupils to do better work for having been under her influence. BERT E. SWENSON President Promoters’ Club; Everett; Football Captain; Debates; President Senior Class 'oo; Junior Year; Basket-Ball; Peruvian Staff Bert, or “The big Swede,” as he is very respectfully called, is a very modest young fellow and perhaps it would not do to say too much concerning him. He walked in here one shiny day from Shicklcv and began to rub off a few of the green spots. This process continued until he has become one of the most successful athletes, teachers and all around heart-breakers in the Normal. In other words, don't ask me to tell you of him as words arc inadequate. He speaks for himself and you know him as well as I. Success is always his, and bis unimpeachable character yields an influence upon his varied associates which only their lives can measure. Stvenly-ltvo IDA L. FOGELSTROM Everett; German Club; Athletic Association; Peruvian Staff Miss Fogelstrom is a winsome lass from Wahoo. She originated in Pennsylvania, but the magnetic influence of Nebraska s rolling prairies attracted her and she has been in Peru for two years. She is modest and unassuming, hut has won a place in college life and her industry and pleasing manner are valuable assets which will smooth many otherwise stony pathways for her. She is a lover of outdoor sports and on spring days may he found on the tennis court south of the Hall. LENA HUFF Everett; Y. W. C. A. Miss Huff is a graduate of the Dorchester High School and has had one year’s experience in teaching. She is quiet and studious, and always looks as if she had that daily plan on her mind or had been called down in the library. AD DIE B. HUFF Y. W. C. A.; Philomathcan Miss Huff, of Dorchester, has been here for three years. The Normal and its advantages have been the main attraction, hut having heard that beautiful curly hair could he obtained here, she decided to come without further delay. Last fall she came, saw, and conquered. EMMA CARLSON Miss Carlson is a dark-haired girl. She has that rapt look which indicates that she is in the clouds above this mundane sphere. She is always so busy that she generally has to study in chapel. CLARE ELLIS Philomathcan 'flic “smiley” girl is finishing her course at Doanc, due to her parents’ moving to that place since she has attended here. She is still loyal to her Alma Mater, and is recorded as a senior of Peru Normal this year. We predict smiling faces and good work from the little folks who come under her care in the school room. Sfirnty-thifC R. BENJAMIN BEDELL Everett; Peruvian Staff Few students ever become so thoroughly saturated in love as has this noble young man. His longing looks toward the Dorm, window and bis daily trips down town for letters give us true significance that “Bennie's fancies have lightly turned to thoughts of love.” Regardless of this Bennie is an excellent student and one whose honesty and straightforward character demand the respect of every Normal student. He has been our Staff photographer. RUTH A. KERNEN Y. W. C. A.; Everett; Athletic Association; Chorus This little girl, undoubtedly the youngest member of the Senior class, entered here as a first year and has been an enthusiastic worker during all that time. Her pleasant ways and sunny disposition have won her a host of friends. MARGARET DAVIS N. C. A. Miss Davis is one of our jolly girls always ready for fun. Her motto is “Laugh, and the world laughs with you,” and she chooses to be with the majority. She is an Iowa girl, and has bad some experience in teaching. She is fond of mathematics, and can really talk intelligently of tangents and co-tangents, angles and wrangles, and anything else pertaining to mathematical lore. ERNEST R. ZINK Philomathcan; Athletic Association; Glee Club; Treasurer Senior Class After graduating from the Stuart High School, from whence he “hails,” E. R. cast his lot with the Peruvians and he has proven himself one of the Senior “Steadies.” Mr. Zink, like many others, is determined to make his first trial next year at the teaching profession and since he has such a love for (children?) we predict for him great success. He now assists in the Agricultural Laboratory where they burn pure alcohol. Seventy-four JEWELL GOOD Behold what a name! Jewell has that worried look which indicates either that he can not find “her” or that he has to re-write his lesson plan. Do not bother him when he is in that mood. It never lasts long, hut it is just as well to give him wagon room. He possesses determination and will do a thing after he has resolved to do so. He never gives up. E. O. BLACKSTONF. Everett; Y. M. C. A.; Editor-in-Chief Normalitc; Promoters’ Club Mr. Blackstone came hack to us this year after a short absence while acting as Principal at Harrison, Callaway, and Glcnvillc. He has had training in Fremont, Wayne, and our own Normal, and is now considered one of our strong students. He has during the present year been an assistant in the Physical Laboratory. His home is at Pilger. CHESTER L. KAUP Philomathean; Mandolin Club; Y. M. C. A.; Promoters’ Club This boy is a Western product, being a graduate of that High School. He has been a teacher for two years, but abandoned that profession to fall into the ranks of the ’09s and accept the more lucrative position of “funny man” on the Peruvian staff. He wears the smile that won’t come off and his prime failing is his marked affinity for the other end of Normal Avenue, especially after library hours. FRANK 1). KEIM Athletic Association; Everett; Band; Glee Club Mr. Keim is a pretty boy. He received his education at Davenport, Nebr., and taught there three years. He is a Very modest boy, so don’t look too intently at his picture, as it may cause him to blush. He is musically inclined, and has spent part of his time instructing the youth of the Model School in regard to scales, beats, bars, etc. Srifnty-five LYDIA D. CHRISTIANSEN This young lady is so quiet that very few people know of her existence. She was here last summer, and her stay here this year has been quiet and uneventful. When a friend of hers was asked concerning her, she remarked: She is one of the finest girls I know.” HELGA VON GORDON Dramatic Club; German Club, Vice-President Miss Von Gordon is a graduate of Fairbury schools, and has taught there six years. She is sweet-tempered and sensible. She says she is taking Romeo and Juliet “as a last resort.” We do not fully appreciate the meaning of the phrase, but she would doubtless explain, if questioned. PAULINE KUBICEK Y. W. C. A.; Philomathean This girl with auburn tresses comes from the Crete High School. She has taught two years, and will continue after graduating here. She is a dormitory girl who spends a good deal of time telling folks how to pronounce her name, so has decided to change it as soon as possible to avoid further inconvenience. MABEL L. KILMER Y. W. C. A.; Athletic Association; Philomathean Mabel has attended the Normal for two years, and is consequently quite broad. Her motto is “Laugh and grow fat. She gets hilarious once in a while in the library, but is usually quite busy. Her home is at Western. Ncbr., and she has attended McPherson College, Kansas, for one year. Ssvfntysix MABEL A. BOWEN Philomathean; Kindergarten Senior A faithful Senior during her time here, but now she has left us to spend a few months at least in the Norfolk schools. At an cast Dorm. window she sat. Wondering where Bennie was at. Soon a smile on her face Seemed to cheer the whole place, Twas Bennie that Mabel smiled at. OLIVE EGGLESTON Miss Eggleston’s home is at Elgin. She is a very quiet girl, never known to speak unless spoken to. She studies all the time, and something serious weighs on her mind, because she never smiles. She is not the Eggleston who wrote the History, hut she is perfectly capable of doing such a thing if called upon to do so. JESSE E. HENDRICKS V. M. C. A.; Treasurer of Senior Class: Ciceronian; Philomathean; Assistant in Biological Laboratory This bright and promising lad from Pawnee City and a graduate of the Brock High School has cast his lot with us for three years. 1 le has taught one year and claims to have been Associate Professor of Campustry here in the Normal. Judging from appearances he must hold a life certificate in that line of work. He is a dreamer and spends much time thinking of “France, in which all his hopes are centered. MILDRED PORTER Philomathean; Athletic Association Miss Porter, a graduate of her home high school at Fairmont, is a demure little creature who seems always contented and happy. Her work here with the smaller children of the practice school has been very successful. Sickness has kept her at home a large share of her Senior year, but she will make good, and he a “naughty-ninc after all. Stifnly-sert WILBER H. PATCH IN. ’06 Pres. Post-Graduate Class; Supt. Dakota City, 1906-08; Pres. Everett; Assistant Dept, of History B. E. 1909 II ELGA VON GORDON, 09 Teacher Fairlniry Schools, 6 years; Vice Pres. German Club; Assistant in English Dept. POST-GRADUATES GERTRUDE WATSON, ’09 Teacher in Norfolk Schools, 12 years C. V. WILLIAMS. '02 Prin. Stuart High School. Ia.; Supt. Guth rie Center Schools, I a.; Nebr. Academy of Sciences; Instructor and Conductor of Teachers’ Summer Schools in Iowa B. E. 1909 B. CLIFFORD HENDRICKS, ’06 MAY LINGER, ’o8 Ncbr. Academy of Sciences; Brock Schools, Grad. Silver Creek H. S., 05; Assistant 1902-04; Prin. Nemaha Schools, 1904- English Dept. 05; Supt. Pender Schools, 1906-08 B. E. 1909 POST-GRADUATES GRACE COUNTRYMAN, 09 Grad. Weeping Water Academy; Student Uni. of Nebr.; Student Chicago Trn'g School; Teacher in Cass County; Assistant English Dept., Meridian. Miss.; Ass’t English Dept., Peru N. S. N. S. B. E. 1909 AUGUSTA EISENMAN Bell wood 1 Year; Fellowship German Dept., 1908-09; Central City 1 Year; Ncbr. City 4 Years. B. E. 1909 SONG OF THE CLASSES 'Flic small freshman boys and the wee freshman girls. Freshman of Old Peru, They’ve nice rosy cheeks and they’ve bright shiny curls, Freshman of Old Pern. The boys can play marbles, the girls basket-ball. They waste lots of time standing round in the hall. And when they get homesick they sit down and squall, Freshman of Old Peru. The sophomore students are coming on too, Soph’mores of Old Peru. They’ll have a hard tussle before they get through, Soph’mores of Old Peru. There’s English and German and Latin to learn. Botany, physics, and fingers to burn. A great many other odd credits to earn, Soph’mores of Old Peru. The Trainers and Specials we’ve not to forget, Specials of Old Peru, They’ll come back to school and they’ll finish up yet, Trainers of Old Peru. In methods and business they’ll learn a great deal. And when they go from here, they surely will feel That knowledge will help them to give “a square deal, Students of Old Peru. The “largest class ever hope some time to be Seniors of Old Peru. To reach that distinction, just listen to me, Juniors of Old Peru. You’ll all have to study both early and late. Attend to your duties and don’t go to skate. Keep a stiff upper lip, learn to labor and wait, Juniors of Old Peru. There are the teachers of Nineteen Naught Nine. Teachers of Old Peru. Soon we must leave them, too soon we opine, Teachers of Old Peru. There’s Whitcnack and Howie, Gregg, Searson, Cornell, Duncanson, Williams, and House and Delzcll, 1 lendricks and Scherer and Rouse and Brownell, Teachers of Old Peru. We are the Seniors of Nineteen Naught Nine, Seniors of Nineteen Nine, We’ve fought a good fight, and we’ll finish on time. Seniors of Nineteen Nine. All difficult tasks we have done with a will. And now we are ready for higher work still: The future will show you. just watch if you will Seniors of Nineteen Nine. NORMAL HALL 1 1 IE LIBRARY JUNIORS JUNIORS JUNIOR CLASS Class Colors—Cherry and White The Junior Class of 1908-’09 has the distinction of being the largest class ever enrolled in the Peru State Normal School, having a registration of about two hundred members. The school year has been one of unusual success for the class from every point of view. The Juniors have figured prominently in all the varied lines of school activities; in athletics and debating, as well as in the many student organizations. We, as Juniors, feel that much of the credit is due to Miss Ellis, who has acted as our Class Advisor for the past two years, and who has won the admiration and respect of each Junior by her faithful and enthusiastic efforts. The first class meeting was held for the purpose of class organization and the following officers were elected: C. Gordon Beck............................................President Mary Ellcnbergcr.....................................Vice-President Neva M. P est.............................................Secretary Roy Lee ..................................................Treasurer Those of the Juniors who won places in the preliminary debates arc Maymc Giltner and Varro E. Tyler. An examination of the records of the two flourishing literary societies shows that the Juniors have supplied their share of members, who have proved themselves worthy of the honors which they have received. Among these are George E. Campbell, president of the Philomathean Society; A. C. Kuenning, vice-president: Lcola France, recording secretary; Harold G. Lanphcre, trustee. In the Everett Society, Carrie Hansen, secretary; Rolla Fosnot. treasurer: Neva M. Rest, trustee; Olive Petrashek, sergeant-at-arms. The debating societies have also received the generous support of the Juniors. Lena Freidav being president of the Athenian Society; Belle Gabus. secretary: Carrie Hansen, sergeant-at-arms. On the staft of the Xormalite” will be found: Neva M. Rest, society editor: Webster Ray, athletic: Clarcv Nielsen, military: H. G. Lanphcre. assistant manager. An-a-vec-vo, An-a-vi-vo. An-a-vce-vo. vi-vo. vum: Room, get a rat-trap, Room, get a cat-trap, Room, get a rat-trap bigger than a cat-trap. Cannibal, Cannibal, Zip-boom-bah! Tuniors, Juniors; Rah-Rah-Rah! Eighty ft ur The social life of the class of 1910 during its Junior year will be a source of pleasant memories for each member of the class. An invitation was given to the new students of the class by the old students to meet in the Gymnasium, and on September 30. 1908. the new students went bravely forth to meet their “wiser and more experienced” classmates. In the evening of October 31 the Juniors gathered in Everett and Philo-mathean halls for a Hallowe’en frolic. On the morning of February 3, 1909, the Juniors met in the Gymnasium preparatory to marching into chapel. The entertainment consisted of a representation of the faculty by members of the Junior class. While the “faculty members” were taking their usual place on the rostrum the class as a whole, carrying the 1910 pennants, was led in a march by Miss Alice Lintz. While marching the class joined in singing a march song, “Juniors’ Day.” After taking their seats the several yells selected for the occasion were given. Professor Mouse (Mr. Lanphcrc) had his usual difficulty in announcing the opening song. Rev. I-Iussong (Mr. Wrightsman) read a few appropriate selections from Emerson and then gave an excellent address to the Seniors. The second song was very pretty and appropriate, followed by a very solemn “Amen” by some of the musical Seniors. The “announcements” were read bv President Crabtree, impersonated by Mr. McDowell. Announcements were given in person by Professors Dclzcll, Searson and Duncanson, represented by Messrs. J. Schott, Ray, and Ellcnbcrger, respectively. Mr. Overholt (Mr. Garey) called for the chapel records to be passed and explained some slight change that had been made in the same. Superintendent Burgemeir of the metropolis of Barney, one of the leading educators of the state, no other than the president. C. G. P eck, was present at the chapel exercises. “Although he had not consented to favor the students with a talk, and though coming perfectly unexpected,” he favored the assembly with a very appropriate and polished address. The program as a whole was a great success, much of which was due to Miss Ellcnbcrger, who acted in Miss Murphy’s capacity. Junior Day closed with the following jingle: Here’s to all the profs, Drink it down, drink it down! Here’s to all the profs. Drink it down, drink it down! Though we roast them in our mirth. Well we know how much they’re worth, They’re the salt of all the earth, Drink it down, down, down! Did not our Junior baseball girls, after playing with the Sophomores for a few short innings, easily walk away with the Interclass indoor baseball pennant ? Our boys? You ask. Yes, they won that game of basket-ball from the combined other classes, their worthy opponents expiring before “time up.” In the college football squads the heaviest positions were held by Junior Eighly-fivt athletes, whose grim visages so well became the scenes which daily centered about them in our chapel walls. The Christian work of the school has received some of its strongest support from the Juniors. Two-thirds of the Y. M. C. A. officers and four of the six representatives at the Hastings convention were Juniors. Xor was this class any less ably represented in the Y. W. C. A. of the school. Our military cadets would feel lonesome without some of their leaders, if the Juniors had not added to their numbers. ON THE CHAPEL STEPS 1. Here at the pleasant twilight hour, when daily tasks arc o'er. Wc gather on the chapel steps to sing our songs once more. The braided branches of the elms in silence bend to hear. And hoary walls and ancient balls ring back our tones of cheer. 2. From every haunted niche a voice that sang in other days The current of its hopes and joys runs softly 'neath our lays. (). student songs, no mimic arts your inborn charm can gain: Ye cheer our thirsty, dusty hearts like chiming drops of rain! 3. When far away, in future day. life’s surfeit on us palls; When vigils cease and turmoil stays, these ivy mantle walls From every softly waving leaf will send some soothing strain To lure us gently from our grief and give us heart again! 4. And so. though far from college halls, wc sing our songs once more: To cheer our hearts with mcm'rics fond of days that are of yore. Those days and years, with pleasure bright, passed by on pinions fleet, Hut left behind them in their flight our friendships. C) how sweet! Jiightr-six VERNON CIR1.S TIIK SOPIIOMORKS SOPHOMORES S-S-oph, o-o-omo, r-r-res, Sophomores 1. Frank Adams, Geneva 2. J. W. Adams, Curtis 3. Pauline Aden, Rising City 4. Nellie A. Aker, Harvard 5. S. Thomas Anderson, Auburn 6. Burton Barnes.-------. Colo. 7. Geo. Blackstone, Pilger 8. Ruth M. Brownell, Peru 9. Grace Brunsden, Peru 10. Ora Burkhead, Oakdale 11. Warren E. Burrcllc. Reading. Pa. 12. A. Earl Butler, Peru 13. Pearl Butler, Peru 14. T. L. Cartney. Tilden 15. Cleo Clark, Berlin 16. Addie Coale, Peru 17. Ola G. Crook. Salem 18. Clay Dallam, Peru 19. Anna Daniell. Clarkson 20. Mira Davison, South Auburn 21. L. W. Dirks, Johnson 22. Jno. W. Dorsey, Marquette 23. Dessie Dow, Peru 24. L. O. Dowers. St. Paul 25. Fred Ebert. Peru 26. Edna Edwards. Fullerton 27. M. E. Evans, Stella 28. Nellie Farmer, Peru 29. Marie O. Forsythe, Peru 30. Mary Freiburghouse, Sabctha. Kan. 31. Arthur Gelwick, Brainard 32. Hazel B. Gifford. Peru 33. Geo. Gowin, Litchfield 34. Ella M. Grimm. Roca 35. Wilma Hanks, Peru 36. Olive Haul in. Peru 37. Susie Harman. Omaga. Okla. 38. M. E. Mealy. Creighton 39. Jattie Hendricks, Pawnee City 40. A. J. Hinshilwood, Newport 41. Chas. H. Hinshilwood, Newport 42. Laura I. Holliday, Peru 43. Archie Hostcrman, Brownville 44. Blanche Hunter. Phelps. Mo. 45. Claud Hutchinson, Peru Eighty-nine 46. Clyde Hutchinson, Peru 47. Grace Jennings, Peru 48. Ethel M. Johnson. Peru 49. A. Maud Jones, Hendley 50. Geo. Kirsch, Burton 51. Ella Kunzman. Surprise 52. Frances Lackey, Scottsbluff 53. Cora McKinley, Pawnee City 54. Meta Martin. Pierce 55. Ethel Medley, Peru 56. Lloyd Millay. Springvicw 57. J. E. Morgan. Upland 58. C. G. Moulton. Atkinson 59. Otto Mutz. Jr., Burton 60. Henry Nielsen, Dannebrog 61. Minnie Palmer, Omaha 62. Mabel Peterson, Sterling 63. Ray P. Pool. Rising City 64. Ora Pryor, Nemaha 65. Ruth M. Pryor, Nemaha 66. Gladys Ralston, Peru 67. M. P. Renfro. Peru 68. Opal Rice, Sterling 69. Josie Risk, Battle Creek 70. Ethel R. Robinson, Dawson 71. 15. IT. Sanders, Brownville 72. E. P. Schreier, Yerdigre 73. Ellen Schwcizer, Valparaiso 74. Edith M. Shaw, Peru 75. C. J. Skinner, Auburn 76. H. M. Stephens, Nebraska City 77. Orville L. Stephens, Nebraska Cit 78. Russell A. Stewart, Cortland 79. Rex Truman, Peru 80. James Yclvick, Humboldt 81. Mildred J. Vlasak, Weston 82. Cecelia Wehrs, Seward 83. Maude Wells, Nebraska City 84. Chas. Wilkinson, Auburn 85. Gladys Williams, Rising City 86. M. Vera Williams, Ainsworth 87. Ruth Wortman, Cortland 88. Guy Ziegler, Chappell 89. Edward Zink, Peru SPECIAL- FRKSHMKX CI.ASS SPECIAL-FRESHMAN CLASS Miss (Iracc Culbertson, Class Advisor Miss Jennie Wear, President Miss Clara Crook, Treasurer Mr. Frank Medley, Vice-President Mr. Leslie Mattox. Sergeant-at-Arms Mrs. Mina Perrin, Secretary Mr. Archie Dorsey, Yell Master YELL I Jooni-a-lacka, Boom-a-lacka, Bow-wow-wow, t hing-a-lacka, Cliing-a-lacka, Chow-chow-chow. I ioom-a-lacka, Ching-a-lacka, Ching-Boom-Ball! S F, S F, Rah-Rah-Rail! YELL Razzle-dazzle, Razzle-dazzle. Not a thread but wool, All together, All together, That’s the way we pull. COLORS Lavender and IVLite Making a date at the Library. .V nrty-ouc THE TRAINERS TRAINING CLASS OF 1909 CLASS YELLS S. N. T. C. W ho arc, who are, who arc wc? We arc. wc arc, we are the S. N. T. C. Rip-a-rip-a-rec! Rip-a-rip-a-rec! Hurrah for the S. N. T. C. Rip-a-rip-a-rec! Hail canary and the blue! W'e’re the Trainers of old Peru. Class Colors—Pale Pine ami Canary CLASS OFFICERS Edgar Fairchild, President Anna Cowell, Secretary Eleanor Witt, Vice-President Mary Mealy, Treasurer CLASS ROLL Nina Adams. Peru Anna Babbel, Millard Ethelyn Bacus, Steinauer Ruth Balderson, Pickrell Vera Bergsma, Shubert Daisy Branen. Springfield Anna Bredehoft, Berlin Grace Brooks, Peru Loretta Burke. Lexington Freda Butt, Unadilla Anna Cowell, Unadilla Julia Day, Barneston Edgar Fairchild. Kennard Nellie Gleason, Monroe Gay Harmon. Nebraska City Marv Mealy, Winnctoon Ethel Johnson, Peru Katharine Kelley, Brownvillc Rose Kock. Millard Clara Kohler. Page Katharine Kohler. Page Lillie Kucnning. Cook Carmie Lamm. Gering Bessie Lceper, Auburn Josephine Lcfferdink. Holland Carolync Loenning. Humboldt Ninety-i t ree Leona Maginnis, Beatrice Gertrude McAuliffe, St. Mary’s Anna McMahon, Falls City Cleta Moran. Verdon Mildred Niles, Crete Elizabeth Oliver, Murray Ada Peebles, Hastings Elsie Roberts, Brownville l-'inma Rollwagon, Thcdford Iva Saxon, Union ()pal Seabury, Peru Louise Seligmann. Morse Bluffs Leora Smith, Tccumseh Blanche Snodgrass, Talmage Gbrtrudc Snodgrass, Talmage Emil Soukup, Milligan Leata Starry, Brownville Pauline Stonccyphcr. Omaha Luna Take, Peru Belle Tucker, Page Favcttc 'Pucker. Page Hazel Van Dorn Eleanor Witt. Syracuse Alice Wright. Fillcy Lillie Younkin. Dorchester Mattie M. Yates, Shenandoah, Ta. MODEL HIGH SCHOOL TRAINING SCHOOL The training school is a well-organized graded school of two hundred and fifty pupils. It includes a kindergarten, the eight grades of the elementary school and a high school of two grades. The management and instruction are under the immediate direction of Supt. E. L. Rouse. Mr. Rouse has had fifteen years of successful experience in all kinds of school work from the rural schools to the superintendence of city schools. This is his second year in this position. Miss Lou E. Hosmcr has charge of the kindergarten and has practically had charge of thirteen of our class who are taking the kindergarten course. Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford uses the children of the training school for her observation classes. There have been seven training teachers in the elementary school, the Misses Kelley. Schlec. Van Middlesworth, Mutz. Lally, Christian, and Krebs. Each of these has had several years’ experience in public school work. Their direction has given a practical as well as a pedagogical training to our class. Dr. H. C. House is principal of the high school and has been assisted by seniors who have been recommended by the heads of the departments as especially fitted for the particular work to which they have been assigned. This is the first year of a regular organized high school and it has proven to be a valuable addition to the training school. Xiu fly-four fli WniJUi 1 w •'- ,- H ■ qzagffltot m FRANK H.YOUNGr °9 MEMORIES In the gray twilight I’m sitting tonight Thinking of home and the dear days of yore; The thoughts of my childhood and youth bring delight As they come thronging from memory’s store. Like a series of pictures they seem to unfold. And I sec in a sheltered and quiet retreat My once happy home the same as of old Where round the bright hearthstone the loved ones would meet. The stalwart oak reaches protecting green arms Afar o’er the wide stretch of'soft grassy lawn In its branches the wild-bird, secure from alarms, Sings blithely its song at the earliest dawn. I sec the worn path down the long sloping hill Where my loitering footsteps so often have trod. The spring clear and cool and the bright flashing rill On whose banks in the breeze graceful ferns wave and nod. The old-fashioned church at the brow of the hill. It comes to my vision so plainly tonight; And the burying-ground where the dead lie so still With quiet hands folded away from sight. I sec the old Normal, the pride of my youth; Once again ’ncath its roof with my classmates I meet And we study from books words of wisdom and truth. Then to faithful instructors the lessons repeat. I see the quaint town with its long dusty street. The bridge where I lingered in merriest play; In the distance the river whose turbid waves beat Against sands that arc shifting by night and day. But while 1 am musing the swift darkness falls And covers with sombre and misty grey veil The beautiful pictures on memory’s walls. While stars one by one glimmer forth cold and pale. —Lottie McKenzie Hahorsen A t NORMAL BUILDING, 1866 jH PROGRAM OF THE FIRST COMMENCEMENT, 1870 Salutatory—Oration—“The Student’s Hope”..............Geo. E. Howard Valedictory—Oration—“Nothing Last”...................Annie Moorhead Music—Normal Farewell Glee...........................Professor Martin ofc NORMAL FAREWELL GLEE We conic, kind friends, yet once again, to greet you ere we part, To breathe the final farewell word to every faith fill heart; And tho school days now are over, kind remembrances remain, While the fondest recollections rise before us once again. Many scenes of former friendships, many treasured words of truth, Stand engraved on memory’s tablet of the happy days of youth; Many kindly words here spoken, golden links in memory's chain, Of the happy weeks now past, are the treasures that remain. CHORUS And now we say farewell to friends and scenes most dear, The joyous days in Normal I falls for aye our lives shall cheer. And while we golden harvests reap, or seeds of knowledge scatter. Our prayer today shall he alway—“God bless our Alma Mater!” Mntty-sr r« PERU When with this old stub pen I'm through No more to hit the pace that kills, I'm coming clown to Old Peru To get- a home among the hills. Where lilacs scent the breath of Spring, Where squirrels frisk about the lawn. And 1 can hear the wild birds sing In chorus free at peep of dawn Where screech-owl hoots and turtle dove coos. And man pursues his peaceful way; Where no one tills his skin with booze And travels hellward night and day. Where there is peace and full delight. And little noise and politics: Where one can always rest at night And wake to bless the morning. BIX. GEORGE ELLIOTT HOWARD N. S. N. S., 1872-3 Dedicated December 23. 1873 In the beginning: was the wilderness: and the wilderness was king. And it came to pass that out of the wilderness sprang a humble edifice, erected in the cause of education in 1866. And people assembled from the neighboring lands and entered this house of learning, and in 1870 the people assembled to witness two of their number, crowned with glorv, issue forth bearing testimonials of their intellectual power. And so, from that time on there have been many natives of this land and strangers from distant lands who. taking up their abode at this scat of learning, endured faithfully and were finally crowned with success. And it came to pass that this institution grew in size and fame to the extent that up to the present day a thousand have passed from its halls bearing parchment scrolls as symbols of their faithfulness. Their later works have been of varied natuYes. Some arc held as being great by their fellow men. thus winning fame, while others have done great deeds in a humbler way: but each has remained faithful and loyal to his Alma Mater. A’inrtv-uinf IION. Cl IAS. LETTON MEETING -or- Alumni Association T. W. Blackburn, - . - President. Miss Emma Morgan, • • Secretary. ORDER OF EXERCISES Calling of the Roll. Music. Declamation - • Mr. J. B. Piper. Class of 1876 Music. Essay • - - Miss Anna Maud Daily, Class of 1879 Recitation - • • • Miss Lydia Bell, Class of 1871 M usic. Essay - - - • Miss Alice Emerson, Class of 1879 Oration - - • • Mr. Charles Letton, Class of 1879 Music. A Paper, by the Historian and Biographer, Miss Emma Morgan, Class ot 1879 Business Meeting. Adjournment. § tsifi£ Maraud Idponl i?mt. Nebraska The Closing Exercises of this institution for the Scholastic Year ending June 16, iSSo} will take place as indicated on this inclosed Programme. Robert Curry, Principal. June , SSo. GENERAL Programme Cxmiara -or TIIE — NEBRASKA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. - FOR THE - Year Ending June 16. 1880. Saturday, June 12, 7% I .M. Philomnthcan Society SUNDAY, June 13, P. M..Ilaccalnurente Address Monday, June 14, 7% p. m...Concert of Music TTOS,.,v. June .5. 7 WEDNESDAY, June 16.9A. M.{Co™™ enl Wednesday, June i6,7J4 p.m. Meeting of Alumni Examination of classes at 8J4 a. M. and 2 p. M. Monday and Tuesday. €oswmi?8tf)?SMipmif Order ol Exercises. MUSIC. Draper. MUSIC. Salutatory—Miss Anna E. Reid, - Hamburg. Iowa Music. 1‘It.t.ARS OK SOCIETY: Ti e Family—Miss Florence A. Locke. Brownvllie, Neb. Music. The School—MissEmma F.Whitehorn, Dakota. Neb. M usic. The Pulpit—Mr. A. C. Hull,............Peru. Neb. Music. The Press—Miss Flora Blackburn, - York. Neb Music. The State—Mr. J. D. Graves, - Rock Bluffs, Neb. Music. Valedictory—Miss Jessie E. Stocking, Wahoo, Neb. Distribution of Diplomas. Music. Benediction. •This distribution of Exercises was made without reference to Class Standing. THE KINDERGARTEN SENIORS This department had not a separately-organized course until 1897. Although its value was realized it was not until Dr. Clark’s administration that it was placed on an equal basis with the other departments of the school. Much credit for this is due Miss Lou E. Hosmcr, as she was instrumental in securing recognition for the work. Under her careful guidance it has met with well-deserved success. A peep into the kindergarten department would show us groups of children engaged in many different activities. Some would he seen at the sand table, some at the doll house, some drawing, painting or playing with one of FroebcFs gifts. Here it is that the Kindergarten Seniors have an opportunity to become acquainted with all phases of the work and are well equipped for teaching such work in the public schools. One hundred one MT. V HR NON OAK GLF.N GROUP OF OFFICES NN OFFICERS, FIRST SEMESTER Sims, Blankenship Keim, Patchin, Ellcnbcrgcr, Maxey EVERETT OFFICERS. SECOND SEMESTER Fosnot, Dittmer, Hanson. Cartney. Best. Patchin Spencer. Hill. Petrashek FIRST SHMFSTKR PROGRAM COMMITTER Meek. Best, Petrashek, Blackstonc, Hanson Van Oriel, Humphreys, Knudsen. Goodrich EVERETT SECOND SEMESTER PROGRAM COMMITTEE Dittmer, Phillips, Tyler, Van Oriel, Ellcnberger, Cline, Kaffenberger Berkey, Freiday, Giltner, Stephens A paradoxical but true philosophy of life requires that we gather happiness by dispensing kindness, secure regard by yielding confidence, banish ugliness by implanting beauty, accumulate true wealth by lavishing great service, rise to eminence by courting real humility, and gain salvation by escaping selfishness. F. M. Gregg. In trying to estimate the value of the literary societies, we find that they cannot be estimated too highly, for they arc of great worth both to the participant in the program and to the listener, and so should be placed among the first organizations of the school. The practice afforded in these societies accustoms the student to express himself before the public, for which they should be commended highly. If the literary societies should be removed from the school life, a void would be felt by all. So let us all be true, loyal workers in our literary societies. A. J. Hill. jfc «. THE EVERETT SOCIETY Motto—Once an Everett always an Everett Colors—Orange and Black The Everett Society docs not neglect the social side. The society numbers over two hundred, and every member is made to feel at home in Everett Hall. A special feature of the social side was a reception given to the Everetts, for the Everetts, and by the Everetts, on the evening of November 27, which proved to be one of the most successful social functions ever given by the society. The second semester of our society opened with a good corps of officers and an increased enrollment, the greatest in its history, and the society is now in the most flourishing condition. The old piano, which has been a source of great annoyance to all Everett music lovers, was replaced with a fine Schiller piano, a splendid instrument of which the Everett Society may be justly proud. The program committee was very successful in giving first-class programs. Throughout the semester they held to the high standard of the Everett Society. The general plan of the program committee was to arrange programs appropriate to the time, as the St. Patrick’s program, given the Friday evening following St. Patrick’s Day; another was the Musical given in honor of the one hundredth anniversary of Chopin. Onr hundred sevrn PROF. F. M. GREGG, ADVISOR EVF.RETT JAPANESE DRILL ANNUAL OPEN SESSION May 28. 1909 Edward Everett Piano Solo .... Reading ....... Music ......... Oration ........ Piano Quartette Miss Ellenberger Cuttings from Enoch Arden with Strauss Music Everett Orchestra Misses Van Dricl, Larimer, Heck and Hansen Farce in one act THE SILENT SYSTEM ---Mr. Tyler .....Selected ..Miss Hanks .....Selected Mr. Eastwood ......Selected A PAGE FROM A MT. VERNON GIRL’S LIFE BY LENA FREIDAY Given in Everett. Friday. December 11 A student sat with countenance grim And studied with all her might, For lessons were piled up miles in height, And at ten out goes the light. In feverish haste she studies on Trying in vain to think, And to add to the general confusion of things The lights gave their warning blink. A frenzy now seized the throbbing brain At thought of lessons not done, And she plainly saw on the morrow's morn She must rise ere the radiant sun. On her pillow the weary student tossed. Dreaming of days on the farm, When seeming only a short half-hour. She hears that unwelcome alarm. Dismayed again by lingering lights She dresses in general clamor But says, When done I'll have some time To ‘cram’ for that ‘test' in Grammar.” The terrestial world began to fade While pondering over the noun. And she wished the buildings got their light From the power plant of the town. The ardent ring of the breakfast bell Brought forth the imnetuous “Oh. Stung!” Then time for that daily plan to write She searched for from the time it rung. But suddenly she thinks of chapel And says. Where there's will there's a way,” So there to the tune Lead Kindly Light She writes out the plan for the day. From class to class she hastily goes. But peeks at her theory of light. And learns of Miss Goshen that toes aren't used In the complicated process of sight. Evening was on and she happily thought Of two days from the work she hated. When a gentle tap told her in the parlors below A young man sat and waited. Her fur and gloves, a hat and muff She was hastily accumulating When in came a hunch of jolly girls To tell all about the skating. Over their glorious trip out and their long walk back, They seemed to be much elated. And she quite forgot the parlors below. Where a young man wearily waited. After preliminary moves She hurriedly descended the stair. But minutes had seemed like hours to him And she found him in great despair. Everett's musical program was on for the night. She gave Wallenhoupt's “Whispering Wind,” But the issuing sound from those rattling keys Recalled a tornado to mind. These lines I have endeavored to write To show to the world in what haste A Mt. Vernon girl goes thru the school. Without any time to waste. One hundred nine FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS Hendricks, France, Meyer, Wonder, Burrell PHILOMATHEAN SECOND SEMESTER OFFICERS Campbell. Zink. Kuenning France, Weh s WILSON MAJORS Pres, of Philomathean Society at time of organization, 1867. GKOROL K. HOWARD Prof, of Pol. Sci. and Sociology at Uni. of Nebr., Pres, of Philo, at time of incorporation, 1870. CERTIFICATE OF TRUSTEES, PHILOMATHEAN SOCIETY Filed for record April 18, 1870. at 11 o'clock A. M. Certificate Pliilomathcan Society. Peru, Nebr., March 25th, 1870. At a special meeting of a majority of the members of the Pliilomathcan Society, held for the purpose of choosing a board of trustees, on motion the president apointed P. M. Martin, D. L. Hayden. Mary Snyder, Emma Brook, and R. H. Roberts as such board. R. H. Roberts was chosen clerk of said board. On motion the clerk was directed to transmit a record of this meeting to the county clerk, together with the following articles of incorporation: Article First. Name. This society shall be known as the “Pliilomathcan Society of the Nebraska State Normal School.” Article Second. Object. The object of this society shall be to promote all things of a literary character. On motion the society then adjourned. R. H. Ronerts. Clerk. C1K0RC.iv Elliott Howard, President. I hereby certify that the above is a correct record of the proceedings of a meeting of the Philomathean Society held on the 25th day of March. A. I). 1870. Recorded April 18. 1870. R. H. Roiikrts, Clerk. James M. Hockkr, Registrar. State of Nebraska, ) Nemaha County, j 1. J. B. Docker, County Clerk for said countv. certify that the above is a true copy of the record of the incorporation of the Philomathean Society of the State Normal at Peru. Nebr. Witness mv hand and official seal this 25th day of May. 1882. J. B. Docker, County Clerk. One hundred twelve ■ Vt • PHILOMATH KAN PROCRAM COMMITTEE—FIRST SEMESTER Porter, Andrews, Segelke. Nickel Knoll, Williams, Mohr man, Wrightsman PHILO MAXIMS To he a Philomathean is to respond to duty. A society of the students, by the students ;.nd for the students. Programs instructive as well as entertaining. Each member appears on some program. PHILOMATHEAN PROGRAM COMMITTEE—SECOND SEMESTER Ferguson, Johnson. Kennedy. Williams Kaup, Wehrs. Tyler. Kuenning PHILOMATHEAN SOCIETY Over forty years ago, under the leadership of Wilson E. Majors, the I’hilo-mathean Literary Society found its beginning in 1867. Later, on the 25th day of March. 1870, through the effort of its president. I)r. (leo. Howard, now of the State University, the society was incorporated under the laws of Nebraska. It is now the only literary society bearing this distinction in the state of Nebraska. We have striven during the past year to keep the work of the society up to the same high standard of the past and if possible to make the work the best in its history. A regular course of study has been taken up, so that in the programs the members are not only receiving entertainment but also receiving some intellectual benefit for their time spent. During the first semester the American Negro problem was taken up and the subject thoroughly exhausted. In truth, the society became so interested in the subject that they gave an open program in which every phase of Negro life was represented. Music and Expression Hall, in which the program was given, was filled to its utmost seating capacity. During the second semester the society followed the same plan of a course of study, with the same excellent results. lint the excellent programs and program work is not all that the society has been doing. They have remodeled the room, gotten new furniture, and made many valuable improvements. flic open sessions at the close of the first and second semesters were not only a great success but were rendered in such a way that the “Old Philo still holds her high place among the literary societies of the state. We who have noted the work of the society during this year are proud not only to claim membership to the oldest and strongest society in Peru, but we arc prouder still to be a force in a society that holds for its ideals the social and intellectual betterment of each fellow student. One hundred fourteen PHILOMATHEAN MID-YEAR OPEN-SESSION PROGRAM Piano.. Eight Hands—Valsc Brilliantc M osskowski Misses Schick. Tyler. Tyler. Delzell Reading—A Man Without a Country II. II. Hole Miss Frank Solo—'Tell me, My Heart Sir H. Bishop Miss Segelke Oration—The Second Emancipation C. W. Knoll Cornet Solo—'The Mighty Deep J. J. Rolf H. K. Mitton Essay—Farm Life Miss Amelia Wchrs Quintette—When the Little Ones Say Goodnight . A. Pasko Misses Segelke. Delzell. Lambeth. Kennedy, Williams Symposium— The history of trade unionism in the United States for the past twenty years shows a general tendency detrimental to the best interests of the country. C. B. Moore The history of trades unionism in the United States for the last twentv years shows a general tendency conservative of the best interests of our country. J. E. Morgan Pantomime—Rock of Ages Misses Leola France.. Fern Brown. Bernice Brown. Marguerite Mohrman, Fannie Kclckncr. Cecilia Wchrs, Mona Plass. Ora Andrews, Pearl Strawn. Qttf Aw tuiti'd fi tffy ROCK OF AGES ATHENIAN DEBATING SOCIETY Organized 1899 Colors—Crimson ami Cold YELL A-t-li-e-n-i-a-n, That’s the way we spell ii; Athenian, Athenian. That’s tiie way we yell it. j OFFICERS First Semester President, Cora Chittenden, 09 Vice-President. Nellie Davidson, ’09 Recording Secretary, Rena Turner, 09 Second Semester President, Lena M. Freiday, To Vice-President, Mildred Spencer. 09 Recording Secretary, Isabelle Gabus, To Advisor, Anne M. Goshen, A. B., B. S. Many interesting as well as instructive debates have been held during the year, and the Athenian talent has not only been shown in their meetings but has extended throughout the debating work of the school. Aside from the regular weekly debates a few social events have been enjoyed. One among these was the reception given to the Ciceronian Debating Society on March 20. The evening’s entertainment was the impersonation of a “Last Day at a Country School. One hundred seventeen A WOMAN’S REASON WHY A WOMAN SHOULD VOTE Various so-called reasons why women should not vote have been urged. Indeed, women, it is said, are weak, foolish, frivolous; they arc unable to hear arms; they have enough rights now; they are protected by men’s votes, and so forth. There arc men. and plenty of them, against whom all the considerations enumerated above, except that of sex, can be urged as reasons whv they should not vote: but they are never urged against them, because they belong to that class which heretofore have had the power to say who shall vote. The equal opportunity to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness which our constitution guarantees is a farce as long as one-half the adults arc disfranchised. or else women are not citizens. Have we a representative government based on universal suffrage—a government of the people, for the people and by the people? Xo, our government is a cross between a monarchy and a republic—a government of the men. for the men and bv the men, who seem to have forgotten the words of the Yankee at the l.oston Tea Party that “Taxation without representation is tyranny, and to govern a people without their consent is despotism.” Yet in this day and age of the world women are owning and controlling property, and are paying taxes on the same to support a government in which they arc not represented. The opponents say on this phase of the question: If property is to be the test should not the one who owns most vote most?” And again let me recall the Revolutionary Period. Did the Colonies think that because England owned more property than they, that they should have no voice in Parliament? Xot only is the present state of affairs unconstitutional, but arc not women capable of using the ballot, and would it not bring good to the community? No right is so strong as that of a mother to vote for the protection of her child, and is it |X)ssiblc for a mother to mould and direct the education of a boy until he is twenty-one and then be less competent to make and administer laws than that boy? Statistics show that four-fifths of all the good magazines and hooks of today arc read by women, and that four times as many girls as boys graduate from our high schools, so it can hardly be said she is not capable of voting when they grant that privilege to the most degraded man in the country, who cannot read his own ballot, and to the foreigner who cannot read a word of our language. An eminent divine recently declared that the old maxim. “Taxation without representation.” was utterly inapplicable to the subject of woman suffrage, but he failed to give any reason, good or bad. for his assertion, although he attempted to offer some excuse for it. One hundred eighteen “Women who arc taxed. lie said, “are represented by their husbands and relatives.” Hut for a man to properly represent his wife and family, he must call the adult members of the family together, state the case plainly, take a vote, and abide by that vote regardless of his own convictions, and in no other way can a man he said to represent his family. For further proof that women are not represented, let me cite you to the Nebraska legislature in 1856. Nearly every woman in the state signed a petition praying the legislature to pass a hill known as the “Age of Consent Hill,’’ to further protect the youth of the state. The bill failed to pass as framed, but was amended and amended before it passed until it could scarcely he recognized as the same hill. Again the fact that so many disgraceful laws arc on our statutes is positive proof that women are not represented: for instance, the division of property jointly earned by wife and husband during their married life. Tf the husband dies without a will, the law says the wife can have the use of the property but not the right to transfer it. If the wife dies (without a will, of course, as it would he useless under the present condition) the law says the husband shall have all the property to use, transfer or give to the next wife, while the children arc not permitted to claim any of the mother's property earned during her married life. If women had been represented in the making of that law, would they have made it so one sided ? Again, it is said that women can do and are doing as much with it. If the disfranchised have an equal opportunity with the franchised, why docs the convict, by good behavior, so desire to have one month deducted from each year of his sentence, and in this way retain his citizenship or vote? And again, if the disfranchised has an equal opportunity with the franchised, why disfranchise a man for some of the greater crimes? Think of it. for the crime of bigamy and polygamy a man is made the political equal of a woman! A man is disfranchised for a crime he commits—a woman is disfranchised for being born a woman—a crime, if it he a crime, that she could not help. Opponents argue that a woman’s sphere is in no way civil because she cannot fight; but let 11s see if the ability to bear arms is a voting qualification. In our late war with Spain, according to the official reports, only one in ten passed the examination. Were the remaining ninety per cent disfranchised? Sometimes the argument is presented that women arc prone to be carried away by a fad and hence use indiscretion in voting for proficient men. hut allow me to recall a little incident with which you arc all familiar that will prove to you that men are just as prone to follow a fad or be carried away by the excitement of the moment—the fourth number of the lecture course on January 16, when Professor Patty asked for anyone who wished to come in closer contact with liquid air to come forward. One hundred nineteen “Woman should keep in her sphere, for to participate in civil work will make her unwomanly”; this is another favorite saying: of the opponents of woman suffrage. The same objection was made against a woman getting an education and in women entering the medical profession. We glance back with pride at our progress, when we remember that fifty years ago but one college in the United States was open to women, that fifty years ago a woman had no political rights which men were bound to respect. After the consideration of these points, I fully agree with the words of the late Gen. John Gibbon when lie says: “I have been seeking for some years a good, sound reason why women should not vote, and I have after diligent search found one and only one. It is because they arc women. There is no other as far as.I have yet been able to discover which rises above the frivolous. Women have life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to protect just as men have, so why should they not have the same means of protecting these that men have? The only reason is that they have had the bad luck to come into the world as women, and man got ‘the drop’ on power first.” Lena M. Fkeiday. One hundred twenty CICERONIAN DEBATING SOCIETY The Ciceronian Debating Club is a small number of men of the school who hold the art of debating at a high premium. Every member of the club is an enthusiast as far as debating goes. This club meets every Saturday evening in the Philomathean Hall, and great is the work that it accomplishes. Every boy of the school may become a member if he chooses, and debate frequently, because the membership is quite small. It is here the boys have the privilege of training themselves for the Preliminaries that come later in the year, and we lake pride in being able to say that those boys who won places on the squads were good, loyal members of old Cicero. They had had the privilege of debating before the members of the Ciceronian Club, which prepared them for the strife that came later. The members endeavored this year to keep the club going even after the Preliminaries, because debating ought to be just as good after the Preliminaries as before. Consequently the members, being so enthusiastic, have kept the good work going and hope to put Cicero on a substantial basis. May that hope be realized, for great is the value of debating. We, the members of the Ciceronian Debating Club, believe that a teacher has not done his duty if he has not availed himself of every opportunity to develop his forensic abilities. We believe that in order to teach the youth of the land the teacher must understand at least the art of debate, and if he has made debating a study, just that much greater is he as a teacher. One hundred twenty-two Following this item is found the Ciceronian Debating Club’s membership, those persons who have been such enthusiasts and have sought to build up Cicero this year: Frank Adams Burton Barnes FI. M. Berkcy W. L. Best E. (). Blackstone W. E. Burrell Jas. J. Byrne O. L. Coale l’ Crook C. J. Skinner C. W. Smith J. B. Dennis C. Dallam J. A. Eastwood Fred Ebert Guy Eversole L. Garev A. J. Hill W. T. Harrington A. F. Holtzen L. L. Spafford-C. K. Morse A. Hosterman II. M. Humphrey H. Johnson (i. 1). Jenkins A. C. Kuenning Geo. Kirsch C. B. Moore 'I'. (j. Lang L. C. Leonard Oren Lincoln B. E. Swenson J. D. McMillen W. MacDowell -J. E. Morgan Otto Mutz R. P. Poole E. Pettit G. E. Sanders II. Sanders E. Seeley li. M. Stephens KEARNEY GIRLS’ SQUAD One bundled twenty-three MISSOURI TEAM THE STUDENT SQUAD WHICH DEBATED THE AUBURN ALUMNI ALWAYS THE BEST There is work to do. There is work for you And none else can perform it. And the man worth while. Is tlie man all the while. Who sees that work and does it. Be you great or small, There is room for all. In this world of strife and sin. Earth will praise you God will bless you When your effort pleases Him. Then -let us labor Not for favor. For in such there is nothing good. But do bur best, That our souls may rest, With God our Father above. —6 I). T. Out hundted lutuh-fivt EXGIXK HOUSr. FACULTY street EAST SIDE MAIN STREET RIVER VIEW NORMAL PROMOTERS’ CLUB J. W. Crabtree, Grand Chief Promoter B. E. Swenson, President C. W. Smith, Secretary and Treasurer J. W. Searson, Advisor c CHARTER MEMBERS J. E. Morgan Glenn D. Jenkins J. W. Searson, Adv. Bert E. Swenson E. O. Blackstonc Otto Mutz, Jr. u J C. B. Moore C. P. Schott Jas. A. Eastwood C. W. Smith Earl S. Meyer Ira I’'. Cartney Varro Tyler C. W. Knoll Harry Johnson Roll a Eosnot Jesse Hendricks ELECTED ACTIVE MEMBERS Geo. E. Campbell E. Garey Clias. G. Moulton Allen J. Hill Chester Kaup Rex Trueman One hundred twenty-eight HONORARY MEMBERS TO NORMAL PROMOTERS’ CLUB Geo. E. Howard, Lincoln, Nebr..........1870 Hugh Dobbs, Beatrice, Xebr.............1875 J. P. A. Black, Hastings, Xebr.........1875 T. V. Blackburn, Omaha. Xebr..........1878 Jolm Winters. Lincoln, Xebr............1878 A. B. Mutz, Auburn. Xebr...............1879 Joe MeVickcr, Lincoln, Xebr............1882 J. 'I . McKcnnon. Silvan Springs. Ark..1883 Albert H. Van Fleet, Xorinan, Okla..i884 J. S. West, Peru, Xebr.................1880 Alexander Perry, Auburn, Xebr..........1886 William B. Harmon, Boise. Idaho........1887 Charles J. Pierson, Bostonia. Cal......1888 Waldc H. Bough ton, Webster, Tex.... 1889 Dexter D. Ashley, Xew York. X. Y..1890 F. E. Morrow, Fullerton. Xebr..........1890 James F. Hosic, Geneva, Xebr...........1892 Jas. E. Delzell, Lexington. Xebr.......1893 R. D. Moritz, Red Cloud, Xebr..........1893 W. X. Delzell, Peru, Xebr..............1894 C. F. Lehr, Wakefield. Xebr............1894 James O’Connel, Loup City, Xebr........1894 E. O. Garret, Fremont. Xebr............1895 Geo. A. McMicbael, Hastings, Xebr------1895 Win. Parriot, Auburn, Xebr.............1896 P. M. Whitehead, Gothenburg. Xebr.. 1896 Amos Hutchinson, Valley, Xebr..........1897 Guy A. Joy, Chicago. Ill...............1897 Ed. Uptcgrovc, Sydney. Xebr............1897 C. C. Damfortb, Chicago Uni.. Ill------1898 Waren B. Catlin, Columbia. X. Y........1899 Clyde Fillcy, Albion, Xebr.............1899 Eugene Howe, Ord, Xebr.................1899 William R. Buchanan, Clinton. Okla.... 1900 William Shuman, North Platte. Xebr.. 1900 A. E. Hildebrand, Gretna. Xebr..........1901 Cbas. 11. Ratcliffc, Grand Island, Xebr.. 1901 F. J. Monday, Beaver City. Xebr........1902 C. B. Williams, Peru, Xebr..............1902 Forest J. Rodabaugb, Pittsburg. Pa.. 1904 M. M. Murphy, Seattle, Wash.............1903 Fred H. Fischer, State Uni., Xebr------1904 Percy Adams, Oxford, Xebr...............1905 W. T. Davis, Beaver City, Xebr.........190(1 Geo. X. Foster, Uni. of Xebr............1906 Clifford Hendricks, Peru, Xebr..........1906 Guy Williams, Alliance, Xebr............1906 H. H. Reimund, Alliance, Xebr..........1906 J. E. Ray, Grafton, Xebr................1906 John A. Woodard, Havelock, Xebr.... 1907 Earl M. Cline, Sydney, Xebr.............1907 C. Ray Gates, Nebraska City, Xebr______1907 L. J. Knoll. Blue Springs, Xebr.......1907 E. K. Hurst, Falls City, Xebr...........1907 J. C. Mitchell, Friend, Xebr............1907 C. M. Penny, Oakland, Xebr..............1907 M. W. Ryan, Greeley, Xebr..............1907 A. J. Wickland, Greenwood, Xebr........1907 C. O. Olinc, Sboles, Xebr...............1908 Joint A. Hanna, Auburn, Xebr............190S Ed. A. Ilodapp. Vcrdon, Xebr............1908 Leon R. Hill, Bridgeport, Xebr..........1908 Fred O. Zink, Ashland, Xebr.............1908 C. C. Bcrkcy, Hardy, Xebr...............1908 J. Harold Williams, Cbadron, Xebr.... 1908 Burrel J. Raines, Fairbury, Xebr........1908 Out hutuitfd twtN v-m'uf LATIN CLUB OFFICERS i. Miss Canfield. 2. Lively. 3- Miss Gormley. 4. Miss Ralston LATIN CLUB The Latin Club was organized in October, 1906, as the Roman republic, with a full corps of consuls, qiuestors, sediles, etc. At the beginning of the second year it assumed its present form of triumvirate as better adapted to the representation of those classes composing its membership. The triumvir act as executive committee and preside in turn at the regular fortnightly meetings. During the first year the work of the club consisted of a series of miscellaneous programs. Last year a triple line of study was maintained, embracing Roman political life, Roman mythology, and Roman social life and customs, 'flic subject for the present year has been Roman literature, with reports uj on leading authors, together with the characteristics of the periods which produced their works. The preparation and presentation of these programs has called for the best efforts of the members. They have brought us into broader sympathy with the life of a great nation. Both for the benefits of its work and for the pleasure of its associations we value the Latin Club and all unite in a hearty snnf cr vivat! Estiikr A. Ci.auk. Onf hundred thirty BIOLOGICAL SEMINAR The Illogical Seminar, which has for its object the discussion of up-to-date biological problems, meets every two weeks. This organization is under the direction of the biological department and is open to all students taking elective work and to such others as may be invited. The topics discussed are such as are before the public, but have not as yet found their way into book form. Recent discoveries, theories, methods, magazine articles, and special lines of work receive attention and furnish the basis for reports and discussions. Many of those who attend this organization have expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the programs and the impulse which it gives to the study of biological problems. d THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY This society was organized as we were going to press, hence we can give it only mere mention. Many of the Normal students, feeling that agricultural science was worthy of most careful study, the present methods of teaching the subject can be improved, and cooperation will give adequate means for improvement, organized this society for the purpose of spreading agricultural science throughout the schools and farms of the Middle West. The officers elected at the first meeting were: Charles R. Weeks, director and advisor; E. R. Zink, president; Van Kirk Maxccv, vice-president: Pauline Stonecypher, secretary, and Russell A. Stewart, treasurer. Committee on constitution and by-laws, Charles R. Weeks, Olive Petrashek, Lillie Koop, Van Kirk Maxcey and Russell A. Stewart. o ■ TROUBLES OF A ZOOLOGICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANT Jan. 15—Ira Cartney buys a worthless dog from Mrs. Phelps for 25 cents. Feb. 5—Cartney buys the same dog from little Johnnie Phelps for 50 cents. (Slight increase in worth.) Feb. 22—Barber Phelps demands 75 cents for his same most valuable dog or Cartney comes over the carpet. Cartney balks, as he wonders if there arc any more in the family who might demand pay. Feb. 23—Dog pays the jxmaltv by serving even more masters than formerly. Cartney and his colleagues all knife him. Trial set for December 21. 1909 One hundred thirty-one GKKMAX CLUB GERMAN CLUB This organization consists of about fifty members, representing the four classes of the Normal department, ranging from the beginning class to the advanced classes. All German students who are interested in the language arc eligible to membership. The purposes of the club are: To create an enthusiastic spirit among the German students, and to spur them on to higher work in this line; to cultivate a taste for the classics of German literature; and to offer opportunities for German conversation. The club meets regularly one hour each week. A part of this time is spent in pleasant, social conversation in the German language, and the remainder in an interesting as well as instructive program, in which every member lias an opportunity to take part. The best German songs arc always sung by the club at these meetings, and occasionally a play is given. Many excellent programs have been given during the year. Especially good was the Christmas program, after which a social evening was spent in the gymnasium, during which time the members had the pleasure of enjoying a regular German “Kaffee Klatsch.” Numerous German games were also played, and when the time for departure came, the members went home more enthusiastic than ever over their “Deutsche Vercin.” One hundred thirty-three PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANTS Brumdon, Secck, Dittmer, Buhnnan. Swenson Hughes, Dorsey. I-cc. Hill. Jenkins. WriglHsman. Maxccy Ellenbergcr, Magor, Smith, Prof. II. B. Brownell. Prof. Hendricks. Blacksionc PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL LABORATORY ASSISTANTS FOR 1908-’09 The call for high school teachers of science with greater teaching efficiency is one perhaps never to be fully met. It involves, besides natural teaching aptitude and ample preparation in subject-matter, a special training in laboratory administration, requiring much of time and of effort. The demand here at Peru has been increasing steadily in the past years, and has far exceeded the supply of such teachers. The result has been that positions have gone unfilled, or teachers without special preparation have been taken. The enlarged facilities for the physical sciences in the new quarters in Science Hall have made possible more fully the meeting of this demand, and the group of those who as assistants are making such preparation this year is larger than ever before. Several have assisted upwards of a year, and besides having taken the classes in science methods have had a wide range of the elective branches in the various science subjects. Such preparation insures successs where there is as well any degree of teaching aptitude. This course, as required of those who undertake it, is made to exemplify at every stage the teaching maxim of learning to do bv doing. Xot infrequently, the teaching of the physics and chemistry falls to the principal, whether by choice or by reason of a necessary apportionment of subjects amongst the teaching force in the high school. With all the other duties devolving upon him, any proper preparation, then, for the special difficulties that beset the science teacher is out of the question. The best of service demands such preparation beforehand. Two hours of time daily is required of each assistant, largely given in helping those who may need assistance in performing experiments and in understanding what is taught through such experiments. Time is needed, too. in caring for the written work handed in, reviewing and filing, papers. One hour per week is given to Round Table discussions of difficulties experienced, and for the general directions made necessary in the progress of the work. The duties are shifted quarterly so that all. so far as fitted, may get training in all the phases of the laboratory administration. A full acquaintance with the experimental work of a year and one-half of physics and of a year of chemistry, involving not only ability to do all such work one's self but as well to provide apparatus and assistance to others doing the regular class work, makes a year of training all too short in which to become reasonably proficient and independent in the duties of the laboratory. A line of science electives through two years is none too much, involving both the physical and biological sciences as it docs. With the science teaching, whether in high school or the grades below high school, in the hands of those trained especially for such teaching, effective science instruction in the public schools follows, and not to any considerable degree until then. One hundred I hi tty-five CHAPMAN CARTNEY CAMPBELL MOORE PROF. C. V. WILLIAMS PROF. DUXCANSON SCHODD ZINK HENDRICKS l’KOr. CHAS. WEEKS BIOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT (Biographical Sketches) Professor IT. B. Duncanson received his early training in the public schools of Ohio and Nebraska; graduated from Nebraska State Normal in 1886; taught one year as principal of high school: graduated from State University in 1890 with B. Sc. degree; was assistant in the industrial college for two years; in (892 he was placed in charge of the Biological Department of the State Normal; in 1894 he received his A. M. degree from the State University; has spent three summers in Europe and has done one year’s work in Leipzig University. lie is a charter member of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences and has served as president; in addition to some minor organizations, lie has a life membership in the following: American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Microscopical Association, and the Nebraska State Teachers’ Association. Associate Professor C. R. Weeks; educated in the public schools of Wisconsin and Nebraska; graduate from Fairbury high school; graduated from the Nebraska State University in 1907 with the degree of B. Sc. With several years as principal of high schools, as superintendent of schools of Fairmont, and as assistant in Dairy Husbandry Department of State University, he brings to the Normal a wealth of experience. While in the university he was vice-president of class, class orator committee, member of dramatic club, Acacia and Kappa Sigma fraternities. Instructor C. V. Williams; educated in the public schools of Nebraska; graduated from the Nebraska State Normal in 1902. He has made an enviable record as principal of Stuart High School, Iowa, and as superintendent of schools at Guthrie Centre, Iowa. Besides membership in minor organizations, he is a member of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences. He has had several years’ experience as platform manager and organizer of chautauquas. In addition he has had considerable experience as an institute instructor and conductor of teachers’ county summer schools in Iowa. Assistant Jesse Hendricks; educated in the public schools of Nebraska: will graduate in June, 1909, from Nebraska State Normal. Assistant I. F. Cartney; educated in the public schools of Nebraska; will graduate in June, 1909, from the Nebraska State Normal. Assistant C. P. Schott; educated in the public schools of Nebraska; will graduate in June, 1910, from the Nebraska State Normal. Assistant C. B. Moore; educated in the public schools of Nebraska; will graduate in June, 1909, from the Nebraska State Normal; is Senior class president. Assistant L. C. Chapman: educated in the public schools of Nebraska; will graduate in June, 1910, from the Nebraska State Normal. Assistant G. E. Campbell; educated in the public schools of Nebraska; will graduate in June, 1910, from the Nebraska State Normal. Assistant E. R. Zink; educated in the public schools of Nebraska; will graduate in Tune. 1909, from the Nebraska State Normal. One hundred thirty-seven TO MISS ANNA LYTICS When first I saw thee, Anna dear, I could not but adore; A seraph from another sphere Could scarce have charmed me more. Thy distance from me gives me pain, Though normal it may he; Time and again I can o’erlook Thy eccentricity. '1'he mid-point of my heart is thine, Thou hast its sections, too; Thy chord of contact, keen and fine, Is drawn transversely through. Thou hast upon my memory traced A curve, by none destroyed. A locus, ne’er to be erased; It is the cardiod. T would that some day tlfou and I Might yet be conjugate; It is my greatest pleasure now To dream of such a fate. j STUDENT SAYINGS Bert E. Swenson—“I never fully realized until lately what a great truth Mr. Burns had said when he said, it is better to have loved and flunked than never to have loved at all.’ ” Sardius Ellenbergcr (in Phys. Lab.)—“Miss Brunsdon, you arc the prettiest girl with the shortest nose I ever saw.” Workman (being questioned as to where he was going)—‘Tin going up to widen the doors in Professor Rouse’s new house. They’re too small since that baby was born.” Professor Dclzell’s Typewriting Assistant Secretary—“Professor, this person has no address. Where shall I send this letter that it might reach him?” Professor Delzell (noticing a sign which referred below to the word deceased) —“Search me; it’s doubtful.” Miss McNamara (in Browning)— Was Elise a flirt? Well, I should say not. If she had have been she would not have died.” Chas. K. Morse—“Well, fellows, if my progress is as favorable in the future as it has been in the past I won’t have to board much longer.” Onf hundrrd thirty-right THE CHORUS As the circus posters say: 120 people! Count them! 120 Not that there are one hundred twenty people in the picture, either. Bui that there ought to he. That is, as many as that were entitled to he in it So. if you count them, kindly make allowance for a considerable number of absentees. Three public appearances during the school year is, or is to be. the record of this organization. All fall we worked on a list of standard chorus pieces— Cowen’s Lady Bird, and the Bridal Chorus; Tcshe’s Star of Descending Sight; Verdi's Pilgrim Chorus and Gounod's immortal Praise Ye the Bather. The concert was given on the evening of December 18. with the assistance of Miss Murphy, the Brass Quartette, the Glee Club, the Octette, and Professor Movius, of Lincoln. Fine audience. Next we studied the bright part songs and short opera selections in the Glee and Chorus Book, finishing the winter season in a chapel recital, March 18. The Rose Maiden. Cowen’s exquisite cantata, is to be sung 011 the evening of May 27. with solo assistance from a distance. A great chorus, continuing in regular bi-weekly rehearsals throughout the year, is something of an experiment at Peru, but, on the whole, one which has fairly justified itself as an enterprise deserving, and destined to receive, the support of the students and the public. Professor House fathers this choral institution and. as its director, succeeds, perhaps as well as may be expected of any mere mortal, in attaining that balance of meekness and aggressiveness which students require and results demand. Our hundred thirty-nine THE CHORUS NEBRASKA STATE NORMAL ORCHESTRA Clare B. Cornell, Director FIRST VIOLIN Menrv Nielsen Victor Trukken Chester Kaup SECOND VIOLIN Merle C. Evans Conrad J. Meister Clyde J. Skinner CORNETS Forrest McAdams Michael Healey TROMBONE Gordon Beck CLARINET One hundred forty-one C. B. Moore CLKE CI.UIJ THE GLEE CLUB This club was organized shortly after the beginning of the fall term by Dr. Homer C. House, who had brought with him to Peru an ability in work of this kind born of years of experience in part singing. It may be said that the boys themselves were surprised at the rapidity with which they rounded into form and began to achieve the confidence and precision as well as the wide repertoire of an actual, established glee club. The boys made their first public appearance in the mid-winter chorus concert in December, singing Buck's On the Sea. After the holidays rehearsals were pressed and dress suits purchased. The first out-of-town engagement was filled March 12, at Nemaha City, followed a few evenings later by the home concert in the Peru chapel. A fine audience was in attendance and made the singers happy by hearty applause and repeated encores. It should be said that no small part of the success of these programs was due to the very excellent work of Miss Lena Larimer, the club's skilled accompanist. The Glee Club hopes still to do a considerable amount of concert singing, both at home and in neighboring Nebraska towns, before commencement. And although considerable part of the present membership will be lost by graduation, there will remain next fall the nucleus of a superb organization to continue the work so auspiciously begun. There is some very excellent material among this year’s club members, certain of the voices deserving special mention did space allow. I Iowcver, it is in the ensemble effects, the delicate blending, the spirited interpretation and execution of the club as a whole that gives their music the fine character that it has. The fun and piquancy of youth, the richness and buoyancy of student life, the charm of artistic sentiment, alike find expression in the songs which audiences arc 110 more pleased to hear than the singers delight to sing. One hundred forty-three GIRLS’ OCTETTE THE OCTETTE Jamie Soutar once said, “There's more real satisfaction in a becrial than in a merridge, for ye never ken hoo a merridge is goin't’ turn oot.” And there is a certain disadvantage in making a write-up of a musical organization at precisely the opening of its public career. As we go to press (Doesn't that sound business-like and responsible? Just like real editors, for all the world!) the Octette is contemplating some serious adventures in concert giving. If we only could make up the forms (observe again the printer’s jargon) a month later we might be able to tell of a series of successes—crowded houses, applauding audiences, heavy box-office receipts, etc. Ihit enough of dreams and golden visions. The girls have honestly delighted the Peru public again and again, with real harmony, delightfully phrased melodies, rich, sweet tones, and true poems truly interpreted and faithfully sung. They have even helped, in a small way. to make history: for when the biennial appropriations were in the balance and the legislative committee was down from Lincoln to look us over and see “how about it, the girls sang them into a delightful trance, from which no man recovered until he had voted “Aye on every proposition favoring Peru. o ot THE PERSONNEL Adalyn Blankinship, first soprano. The most popular girl soloist we ever had here. Full, rich, sweet voice, with lots of color (gold) in it. Extremely pretty girl—hair much the color of her voice. Louise Segelke, first soprano. Tall, queenly style, swell dresser. Cloy lival for “Adalyn as soloist. Light, lyrical voice, high and clearly sustained, keen as to pitch—an altogether indispensable voice, with exceptional intelligence in execution. Winnie Delzei.l, second soprano. A very winsome person, specially gifte 1 in the musical temperament. Shows poetic feeling and insight in her singing. Clear voice, of good timbre, accurate as to pitch. Esther Bi.ankenshii , second soprano. This young lady is a basket-bail star, who sings with as great enthusiasm as she throws goals. Her voice is wide and full, and of fine promise. Li ra La.miiktii. first alto. Pretty enough to have her picture in the Sunday supplement. A11 intelligent singer, and a reliable soloist. Burtis Kennedy, first alto. Another athletic person, distinguished alike in music and in basket-ball. Voice like a ’cello—rich and vibrant. Lena Larimer, second alto. A girl distinguished by exceptional graces of person and bv remarkable musical attainment. (See write-up of the Glee Club.) The place made vacant by her graduation this year will be hard indeed to fill. Ethel ii.i.iams, second alto. A handsome girl with a fine, deep voice. Prof. H. C. House has directed the club since the beginning of the school year, and has developed a choice repertoire of standard songs. One hundred forty-fiw ST ATI- NORMAL HAND THE STATE NORMAL BAND Clare B. Cornell, Director OFFICERS C. Gordon Beck, President G. E. Sanders. Treasurer H. K. Mitton, Assistant Director Arthur Longfellow, Librarian F. I'). Kcim, Secretary Prof. C. F. Beck, Honorary Member BAND ROSTER Blinn Helms. Piccolo F. D. Kcim, Clarinet C. B. Moore, Clarinet Harold Humphreys, Clarinet II. K. Mitton, Solo Cornet Forrest McAdams, Solo Cornet Arthur Klima. First Cornet M. E. Healey. First Cornet Verne Chatclain, Second Cornet Blaine Reed, Second Cornet Leon Williams, Third Cornet Tracy Tyler, b'irst Horn Vernon Krebs, Second Horn Harold Chatclain, Third Horn Herbert Fairchild. First Baritone J. J. Byrne, Second Baritone C. Gordon Beck, First Trombone Elmer Seeley. Second Trombone Verne Hjoadley, Third Trombone Everett Good. B flat Bass (i. E. Sanders. Tuba Guy Ziegler, Tuba Arthur Longfellow. Tuba Leonard Barnes. Snare Drum Harry Sanders, Bass Drum Jt PROGRAM GIVEN MARCH 24, 1909 Part I. March—Battery Park ...................•....................................Thayer Overture—Orpheus .......................................................Offenbach Selection—Merry Widow ......................................................Lchar Soprano Solo—Summer.................................................... Chaminade Miss Sydney Murphy Largo..................................................................... Handel Sextette from Lucia ....................................................Poniselli Part II. March of the Guard ........................................................Geibel . Gi.ee Club Overture—Zampa.............................................................Hcrold W a 11 .—FI i r tat ion ...................................................Sleek Tenor Solo—The Bedouin I,ovc Song.........................................Pinsuti Mr. H. C. House Descriptive—Hunting ....................................................Huecalosi March—Stars and Stripes Forever ............................................Sousa One hundred forty-seven MOORK SCHOTT Our huntiinl ot ly-rigfi THE NORMAL MALE QUARTET ROWAN Though one of the smallest organizations of the Normal the Normal Male Quartet •s one of the best known and one in which the school takes great pride. Last year tile well known Sophomore Quartet was organized with the following personnel: Messrs. Lanphere, Rowan. Brittell and Schott. This organization was a success from the start and a year’s work and training developed an excellent combination. Upon the opening of school this year Mr. Brittell did not return and the remaining members of the quartet being anxious to continue their (iiartet work sought a baritone. Mr. Moore, who had formerly attended the Normal and who had been connected with other quartets, was selected to till Mr. Brittell’s place. Regular daily rehearsa.'s were held and the quartet was soon brought into good condition. The quartet furnished a number of selections for the program of the State V. M. C. A. Convention which was held at Hastings and were highly complimented by the daily papers nul committee on resolutions. 'I he quartet is also a valuable part of the Glee Club, giving special numbers at the regular concerts. Mr. Lanphere as first tenor stands as o:tc of the best the Normal has ever had • Mr. Rowan’s natural tenor voice is ever pleasing and he fills his place as second tenor with credit. Mr. Moore possesses a rich baritone voice well adapted to the part he takes. Mr. Schott as basso tills his place as only Mr. Schott can. He has a wide range and a tine quality of tone. The Normal Male Quartet has been well classified by a comment from a member of the musical department faculty is “the right combination. LAN PI I ERE DRAMATIC CLUB DRAMATIC CLUB OFFICERS St°phcns, Moore, Mrs. Nettlcton, Goodrich, Seeley Byrne, VVahlstrom, Andcrbcry, Calms. Tyler DRAMATIC CU B THE DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club is one of the new organizations of the school, being organized at the beginning of the school year. While both of the literary societies are doing excellent work, the need has been felt for an organization that would carry the work one step farther into the study and interpretation of true dramatic art. and it was to fulfill this need that the Dramatic Club was organized. The club is under the direction of and advised by Mrs. Xcttleton. head of the department of expression, and to her the club owes its success throughout the year. The club is limited to a membership of 115. in order that all members may be benefited by it. It has had a full membership, all active members, and has been obliged to turn down many applications for membership at every meeting. The club meets monthly for program and business meeting, attendance being limited, except on special occasions, to members only. During the first semester the work was confined to the study and presentation of Shakespearian plays. Scenes were presented from “As You Like It.” “Macbeth,” “Hamlet.” “Othello.” At these programs there was no music, no comic speeches or “funny numbers, in short nothing to play to the audience, but the interest never lagged, and the attendance was always good. The greatest feature of the year for the Dramatic Club was the play, “An American Citizen,” given in the chapel the last of May. Among the special programs of the club, a recital given by Miss Howell of the State University ranks first. Miss Howell read The Lion and the Mouse” to a very appreciative audience of three hundred. Another recital greatly enjoyed by everybody was that given by Miss Cline, assistant in the department of expression. Miss Cline gave a miscellaneous program, her lyric readings being especially well rendered. The work of the year reached its climax by a St. Patrick’s Day play, 'Pile Land of a Heart’s Desire. which was received by an immense audience as an indeed classic production. One huiuirtd fi'ty-one Scene from ‘The Land of a Heart’s Desire. —Win. Butler Yeats CADKT OFI-ICKRS MILITARY DEPARTMENT The cadet company has been working under the following corps of officers: Captain, Russell Stewart: first lieutenant, Oren Lincoln; second lieutenant, Victor Trukken; first sergeant, Harry Sanders; second sergeant, Clarey Nielson; third sergeant and quartermaster, Archie Hostcrman; fourth sergeant, Henry Nielson; fifth sergeant, Burton Barnes: first corporal, Warren Burrcllc; second corporal. Russell Whitfield: third corporal. Dale Whitfield; fourth corporal, Guy Ziegler; commandant, Prof. C. F. Beck, who has directed the work. The company deems itself very fortunate indeed in having such a competent commandant, and it certainly owes much of its success to his untiring energy and inexhaustible interest. Commandant Beck has had considerable experience in military work: lie was a member of Colonel Bryan’s staff during the recent war with Spain. During the first semester the company learned the manual of arms, file movements, squad and company formation. The work of the last semester was more difficult, yet fully as interesting, being skirmish drill, guard mounting, platoon formation, bayonet exercises, wall scaling, extended marches, and “spelling down.” T he last mentioned “stunt” is a competitive manual drill in the ranks for preciseness, punctuality in the movements, and execution of orders as a whole. file hundredth birthday anniversary of Abraham Lincoln was observed in a fitting and appropriate manner. 'Flic convocation period that day was in charge of the cadets, who had prepared a short, interesting and instructive program. After invocation by Rev. Tyler the school sang “America.” Misses Scgelke and Lambert rendered “The Vacant Chair” in a touching and impressive manner. Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” was given by Cadet Eastwood, who by close study and excellent expression brought out very strongly and beautifully the thought and sentiment of the wondrous selection. In a short resume of our martyred ex-president’s life. Cadet J. Lang, with few and well-chosen words, unveiled a life-size bust of Lincoln, which had been draped with the national colors. The cadets then gave a short, quick exhibition of manual of arms and squad movements. Rev. Hussong pronounced the benediction, after which the school joined in singing “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Out' h urnit i'll fifty-lln NORMAL1TE STAFF NORM ALITK HOARD NORMAL GIRLS' Van Dricl France Spi liner , . Kennedy BASKF.T-HALI. TEAM Sciicrcr Phillip Andrews Wilt HaefTclin GIRLS’ ATHLETICS BASKET-BALL Clean athletics has always hecn held in high esteem at the Peru Normal. The girls do not confine their energy in just trying out for class teams or first team. They take a great deal of interest in the regular gymnasium classes. So we may say their aim is not only for the goal or home-run. hut also for health and beauty. There are some good reasons for this. We have a splendidly-equipped gymnasium and able instructors. Peru has always been proud of her girls first team in basket-ball. She can be justly proud of them this year. They were successful in all but one of their games. We may account for this by the fact that five out of the eight girls are Seniors. They worked out some fine team work, as is shown by their superiority over other teams. The girls’ team without a doubt can claim the championship pennant offered by the State Athletic Association. In February the team and the coach. Professor Scherer, took a trip, lasting from the 10th to the 13th of February. They returned games played last year and also games played this year. The evening of the 10th the team won from Elmwood high school. They enjoyed the visit at Elmwood, as they renewed acquaintances made at the Normal the year before. On the evenings of the nth and 12th they played Cotner and Wesleyan, and of course won. The kind treatment of both officials and spectators was a pleasure to the team and coach. The girls enjoyed this trip very much. One thing which made the trip especially pleasant was the reception they received when they returned home Saturday evening. February 13th. A large crowd met them at the depot. As they stepped from the train they were hurried to the east end of the platform. They were helped into the carry-all and about fifty boys pulled them up the Mount Vernon hill, stopping in front of President Crabtree’s home to give the school veil. There never was any doubt of the loyalty of Peru students, hut this is just one instance which proves that they are always loyal. u STELLA SP1LLNER Manager Our Ah n dred fi Iv-sr ven ELEANOR WITT Captain These eight girls arc a happy, congenial bunch and well fitted for their place on the team. The following is the line-up, showing the number of years played at the Normal and also before entrance: Edith Phillips, forward, three years Normal. Helen France, forward, two years Syracuse High School. Gertrude Van Driel, center, one year Wahoo High School, one year Normal. Ora Andrews, second center, three years Syracuse High School, 2 years Normal. Eleanor Witt, right guard, two years Normal. Burtis Kennedy, left guard, five years Normal. Stella Spillncr, substitute for guard, two years West Point High School, two years Normal. Vera Haeftlin, substitute for forward and second center, two years West Point High School, one year Normal. The first team had an excellent schedule. It is as follows: 1 )atc Opponent Place Opponent Normal 1)cc. 11 Auburn H. S. Peru 10 53 Dec. 21 Auburn II. S. Auburn 17 35 Jan. 20 Falls City H. S. Falls City 24 M Feb. s Falls City H. S. Peru 7 16 Feb. 10 Flimvood U. S. Elmwood 16 86 Fcl . 11 Cotner Uni. Rcthany 24 26 Feb. 12 Wesleyan Uni. Uni. Place 26 35 Mar. 13 • Elmwood H. S. Peru 16 53 Mar. 19 Cotner Uni. Peru 19 63 Total 161 38t GIRLS GYMNASIUM CLASS Out hundred fifty-tig hi BASEBALL 11 cl ms McAdams C'artney McDowell Schott Fa rriot Swenson V. ink Gel wick Beck Sanders Garcy Swenson Lee Stephens BASKET-BALL Meyer C. Schott Beck Wrightsman Gel wick One hundred fifty-nine - NORMAL FOOTBALL TEAM Magor. Kcim, Helms, Ray. (iel wick. Medley. Stewart. Renfro. Colburn, Kirsch. Lincoln, Zink. Swenson. Scherer (Coach) | FOOTBALL U. E. SWENSON, Manager Football under the new rules has proven itself to be a success. The new rules have come to stay. Although they have been in operation only three years, they are meeting with the approval of the general public, and as a result football is gaining a firmer hold on her place at the head of college sports and athletics. As a result of the new rules the Normal has succeeded in developing a football machine which is placing her among the fastest college teams of the state. Although the outlook was rather dubious at the beginning of the season, with onlv five “N” men back as a nucleus. Coach Scherer succeeded in bringing out a team that played an important part in tying up the state championship. The real caliber of the team was brought out in the University of Nebraska game when they succeeded in holding the “all but champions of the Missouri Valley” to 25 points. The game was played in the rain, but the way the boys blocked the beef and strength of the much-vaunted Cornhuskers was a credit to their institution. We again succeeded in defeating our former rivals, the “Doanc Tigers.” in a close and exciting game. After which the team turned all its resources, bent every energy toward defeating our old-time arch-enemy, the Bellevue Indians, whose unjust criticisms of last year were still ringing in our cars. We knew that if we could turn the trick the nuich-sought-after pennant would be ours. The fates were against us. Three of our regular men were out of the game on account of injuries. The morning of the game came with two inches of snow on the field. The forward pass upon which we depended to win the game could not be used, nevertheless the boys fought to the finish. When smoke of action had cleared away the score stood 18 to 10 against us. But our work had not been in vain; we had left our marks on the Bellevue team. They went into the Doanc game a week later in a crippled condition and the Tigers, who had already been defeated by Peru and Hastings, walked all over them. As a result, Hastings, Doanc, Bellevue, and Peru are all claiming championship honors. One h n n « red six Iv-one SCHEDULE OF GAMES September 26, at Lincoln....................Normal o Nebraska 25 October 3, at Tarkio .......................Normal o Tarkio 28 October 16, at Peru.........................Normal 6 Doane o October 31, at Peru.........................Normal o Nebraska 2d 8 November 14. at Omaha.......................Normal to Bellevue 18 FOOTBALL M. P. Renfro, Captain. '08 R. A. Stewart, Captain, '09 B. E. Swenson B. O. Helms E. R. Zink R. D. Medley F. M. Medley O. E. Lincoln A. B. Gel wick G. W. Ray A. G. McRcynolds G. C. Colburn L. R. Magor G. F. Kirsch F. D. Keim STATISTICS OF THE NORMAL1TES Player Position Age Weight Year Helms 20 140 2 Lincoln ... Right Tackle . 25 161 2 Zink 21 163 I Swenson... ... Center 23 197 3 Colburn. ... 19 150 I Gelwick ...Left Tackle .. 20 151 I Medley ... Left End 23 M3 I Renfro 18 146 2 Medley ... Right Half ... 25 •54 I Stewart ... Left Half .... 20 15 2 Ray .. Full 19 155 r Total weight of team, 1711 lbs. Average weight of team, 155 6-11 lbs. Total weight of line. 1105 lbs. Average weight of line. 157 6-7 lbs. Total weight of back field, 606 lbs. Average weight of back field, 151 1-2 lbs. M. P. RF.NFRO, Captain Our huntirrd six lx-two BASKET-BALL The Nebraska State Normal can justly' be proud of their basket-ball “five,” who have succeeded in bringing the basketball pennant of all Nebraska colleges down to the southeastern corner of the state. The season opened under very favorable circumstances. Three of last year's team were back in the game and the two open places were soon filled bv two subs” of 08, who were specially adapted for these positions. Later in the season we were unfortunate in losing Meyer, probably one of the fastest for- C. P. SCHOTT. Manager wards in the state, who took a position at Fairbury. This made quite a hole in the team, but Professor Scherer developed another forward, and we made good in spite of this handicap. We have met our former victors, the best teams in Iowa and Nebraska, and defeated them all. ()ut of ten matched games, the Normalitcs have only lost one. and that was to the Oregons,” an all-star team from the Pacific coast who were touring the United States. We played the famous Shenandoah. Ia., team on their own sloping floor and handed them their first defeat in five years. We also met our rivals, the Wesleyan Coyotes, in their box-like gym., and virtually cinched the pennant after a close and exciting contest. Apart from the satisfaction that naturally comes from being able to put a winning team in the field, the most gratifying fea- ROY LEE, Captain Our limitrd sixty-thret tures of the season were perhaps the personnel of the team, their good standing as students, and the kind of ball played. This can best be expressed in the words of Manager Fenton of the “Oregons,” “You have one of the best and cleanest teams that we have met on our trip through the United States, and the fastest one in the Missouri Valley.” SCHEDULE December 11, at Peru.........................Normal 93 December 21, at Auburn.......................Normal 76 January 7, at Shenandoah, la.................Normal 33 January 25, at Peru..........................Normal 91 February 5, at Uni. Place....................Normal 25 February 6, at Bethany.......................Normal 23 February 12. at Peru.........................Normal 40 February 17, at Peru.........................Normal 12 February 26, at Peru.........................Normal 68 March 4, at Peru.............................Normal 61 Auburn 5 Auburn 7 Shenandoah 28 Humlxddt 5 Wesleyan 24 Cotncr 13 Tabor, la., 19 “Oregons” 31 Central City 9 Cotncr 23 R. I7. Lee, Captain, '09 C. G. Beck B. E. Swenson C. P. Schott C. F. McAdams, Captain B. O. Helms T. L. Cartncy B. E. Swenson C. G. Beck BASKET-BALL E. L. Meyer G. H. Wrightsman A. B. Gel wick G. E. Stevens BASEBALL C. P. Schott G. A. Parriott A. B. Gclwick L. F. Garey G. E. Stevens One hundted sixty-four NORMAL BOYS' BASKRT-BAI.L TEAM L. D. SCHERER L. D. Scherer, who lias succeeded in developing the best basket-ball team in the state and, according to Manager Shaw of the “Oregons,” the fastest in the Missouri Valley, came to the Normal in the fall of ’06 from the University of Chicago with an enviable football record. Professor Scbercr took two years’ work in the College of Medicine, and played guard on Stagg’s famous eleven in that 2 to o game when Chicago defeated Michigan, thereby winning the championship of the “Big Nine.” Prior to this lie played three years with the University of Washington, making his place at center on the “All Northwest” eleven for two years. Dr. Scherer is an excellent track man, holding weight records from the University of Washington in the hammer, shot and discus. Coach Scherer always acts the part of a gentleman and has won the respect of every would-be Normal teacher. His stand for clean athletics has made a telling impression upon the students that will have a far-reaching consequence over the high schools and the future athletics of the state. Both the boys’ and girls’ basket-ball teams of this year arc advertisements of the success of Professor Scherer as a basket-ball coach. Professor Scherer is rather modest of his work, but every Normal student is proud of the successes he has scored this year. ROY LEE Roy Lee, captain of the team that succeeded in making the intercollegiate basket-ball pennant wave over the Peru State Normal for the first time, was born One hundred sixty-five on a farm southwest of Peru, September 18, 1889. He entered the Normal in the fall of ’05 and has made good both as a student and as an athlete. Mr. Lee played on the Normal '’ool football team in the fall of 07, but basket-ball seems to have greater ion for him. He played sub on the fast team of ’08. When the scasoi. tied he easily dropped into the position of guard. Lee was responsible in a large measure for the low score run up against us by the Oregons. Much of the success of this year’s team is due to his excellent floor management. Mr. Lee expects to teach during the coming year. - EARL MEYER Earl Meyer, another specimen of home talent, came through the Normal from the Model School up. Earl took a fancy to tennis and basket-ball and has upheld the honor of his class in at least three important contests, the last time winning the pennant for the class of ’09 when they were Sophomores. Earl played on the Normal team two years, and when he left in the middle of the season to take up his work at Fair bury the Normal lost probably one of the best forwards ever developed here. C. P. SCHOTT C. P. Schott hails from Shickley, the “land of sports, and is a living advertisement of what can be done with a student head upon an athletic body. Carl received his early training in Shickley High School, graduating from there in 1905. Basket-ball was introduced during his Senior year, and Carl became captain of one of the fastest teams of that section. He has had one year’s experience in guiding the youth of the land. He became a member of the class of ’ro in their Sophomore year and has made an enviable reputation. When the team of ’08 was organized, Schott easily made forward, and has been doing some stellar goal , tossing every since. Wesleyan's defeat was due to his star work, making a record of thirteen out of seventeen free throws. He was captain of the ’08 team and has looked after the financial end of this year’s team. Schott is also an excellent box artist, being the best pitcher the Normal has had for years. Schott will be in school next year. GORDON BECK C. Gordon Beck first saw sunshine some eighteen years ago, and has been looking about for something to keep him busy ever since. He has that happy combination of being a good story-teller and a fine athlete. He is worth his place on any team just for his ability of keeping the team in fine spirits, on the train, on the diamond, on the basket-ball court. Gordon has received practically all his training in Peru, having been ushered into the Normal by the Model School. He has played guard on both this year’s team and that of ’08. Beck is fast on the floor and is recognized as one of the fastest guards in the state, and helped materially in bringing the pennant to Peru. One hundred sixlv-six G. HOMER WRIGHTSMAN (I. II. Wriglitsman was horn down on the Nemaha river bottoms November 9. 1888. Ilomer received his early training in the rural schools of Nemaha county, entering the Normal in the fall of 05. He early developed a mania for tiddlc-dc-winks, marbles, and basket-ball. Mr. Wriglitsman has an abundance of class spirit, having played on the class teams of 07 and ’08. When Mr. Meyer left the team, Wriglitsman climbed into the position of forward, which place lie held down creditably till the close of the season. BERT E. SWENSON B. E. Swenson is another Shicklcy high schoo1 ’net, and has helped in establishing a reputation for her at the Normal tin c some time to erase. “Swede,” as he is affectionately called by the stuc. , viands 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 205 pounds, a perfect specimen, brain, body and brawn. Swenson is a good student and a fine athlete. He is fast on his feet for a man of bis size, doing the hundred yards in 11 seconds. He is probably the best all-round man that the Normal has ever put out. He has played center on the football team for three years, and lias a two-years baseball record. This is his second year at basket-ball, and his ability to get the ball at center every time has no doubt added considerably to the number of points scored by the Normal this season. GYMNASIUM PROFESSORS Scherer Bedell, Maxcey Wchrs Our hundrrd sixty-srvrn NORMAL BOYS’ BASEBALL TEAM Stephens Helms. McAdams, Sanders. Zink. Gclwick. Scherer, Beck McDowell, Cartney, Swenson, Schott, Parriott. Garey GIRLS’ CLASS GAMES Although a great deal of interest is centered about the first team, the class games furnished the real spirit of the year’s work. The Sophomore girls showed their class spirit by going down to practice baseball long before the other classes thought of class games. They may be little, but they arc mighty. The first class game was the baseball game between the Juniors and Seniors. This, of course, was very exciting. Indeed, some of the Juniors had nervous prostration after the game. Among these were Herr Schott, the famous yell leader of the Junior class, and G. Heck, the president of the Junior class. The game resulted in a tie. Score 16 to 16. The Juniors even accused the Senior pitcher of being so accommodating as to actually try to hit the bat. F.Ilen YVahlstrom was martyr to the cause. In making a slide for first base she sprained her ankle very severely. One evening it was decreed by the Athletic Board that the Juniors and Seniors should play this tie off. So as dutiful children the Juniors filed out; and out marched the dignified Seniors. Since the Seniors had had one person hurt, they were so cautious that they were defeated. The score was 15 to 7. It must be decided what class this Junior team should next defeat. So the Sophomores played a combination team of Freshmen and Specials. Score t6 to 8 in favor of the Sophs. We now come to the biggest game of all—Sophs, and Juniors. It was announced in chapel one day that they would play at 4:30 o’clock P. M. So a great crowd gathered. Seniors yelling for Sophomores. Freshies and Specials yelling for Juniors, and every one yelling for some one. The Sophomores played a splendid game. The boys always say, “Girls can’t throw or catch a ball.” This certainly could not be said of the Sophomore battery. The Juniors won by a score of 10 to 9. They now proudly wave the girls’ indoor baseball pennant. The next class game played was a game of basket-ball between Juniors and Seniors. This game was not very exciting, as it was so easy for the Seniors. Score 35 to 15 in favor of the Seniors. Several of the Senior girls played on the class team last year as Juniors. As they won the basket-ball pennant last year it is not to be wondered that they won it again this year. One hundred sixty-nine SENIOR GIRLS’ BASEBALL Beck. Sceck, Spillncr, Pahl. France, Dittmcr, Kennedy. Johnson WaliUtrom SENIOR BASKET-BALL TEAM Pasco, Yocam. Hoadlcy, Delzell, Spillncr. Kaup. Huff, Beck Champions, 'oq SOPHOMORE BASEBALL Wclirs, Williams. Farmer, Forsythe, Edwards, Aden. Hanks. Bninsdon JUNIOR BASEBALL TEAM Blankenship, Haeffclin. Nickel, Longfellow, Phillips. Phillips, Cornell. Jones. Lint SOPHOMORE INDOOR BASEBALL TEAM Adams. Stewart. Hosterman. Nielsen Cartney. Blackstone. Gelwick, Renfro, Sanders Champions, '09 SENIOR INDOOR BASKIIAI.I. TEAM Sanders, Keim. Helms, Jenkins. Seeley, Mitton, McAdams. Smith. Zink. Swenson JUNIOR BASKET-BALL TEAM Barnes. Magor McDowell. Jennings. J. Schott 7 c 0 0 Return of the Victorious Basket-Ball Team Gowin. Mats llinshilwood. Sanders Nielsen Cartney, Renfro Champions ATHLETIC HOARD Stewart. Spi lner. Whitenack, Rouse, Ellis. Ray “Swede” Shot from Shickley' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS 11 cl ms. Kennedy. Stewart THE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION With a membership of about two hundred this organization enjoys great popularity among the students. Only students are allowed to hold office. Three times each year a reception is given in the gymnasium to the teams that represent the school in intercollegiate sports. These receptions arc enjoyable occasions. A short program is given and refreshments served. After this a social hour is spent together. The gymnasium is always very tastefully decorated and pretty souvenir programs are given out. 'Flic aim and purpose of the Athletic Association is to bring together in a social way all those who believe in athletics and to keep alive an interest in our college sports. The association also has a voice in the management of athletics and elects three student members of the Athletic Board. K. A. . JESS HARRIS. Treasurer Our Amudrrd srvrutyrigAt KNIGHTS OF Till-: GOLD AND VVIIITK Dallam. Kirsch, Stephens, Gowin Poole, Stephens, Mutz, Schreicr UPRISING SF.VF.N Reck. Hughes, Ray. Magor Wrightsmaii; Cole, C. Schott PERU CHURCHES America's culture and attainment in Christian civilization is best shown by iter countless churches and colleges. They stand as the greatest exponents to civilization and higher standards of citizenship. Although the Normal is a state institution, a high moral tone exists and an active Christian spirit is evidenced on every hand. 'Phis splendid condition is due for the most part to the support and interest of the churches of the city. The pastors ever seek to aid the students in every possible way and the churches are united in their efforts for the benefiting of the student life. This co-operation is a benefit to all. and a just mention of Normal life cannot be made without mentioning the church activities. The church organizations now represented are Methodist Episcopal, Baptist and Christian. Each church maintains a Christian organization for voting people and all maintain excellent Sunday schools. Various courses in Bible study are offered in the different schools and for the most part arc given bv members of the Normal faculty. Thus we find a splendid co-operation between the churches and the Normal the value of which cannot he overestimated. One hundred eighty RF.V. YV. A. TYLER W. K. DARROW Baptist Minister CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1. Has a modern chapel seating 300 2. Has 191 members 3. Has modern Bible School 4. Only Students C. K.” Society 5. First and second classes in Standard Teachers’ Training 6. Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. classes 7. Holds praise, preaching and communion services every Lord’s Day, to which a cordial invitation is extended REV. HUSSONG, A. B. BAPTIST CHURCH HOPE NORMAL In 1897-98, through the efforts of Miss Carpenter, the spirit of missions was aroused in this school, which resulted in one of the most excellent things this school has undertaken—that of helping to enlighten dark China. Miss Carpenter had a sister, who at this time was a missionary to India, and through her Miss Carpenter was closely in touch with mission work. So great was her interest that, as president of Y. V. C. A., she brought before her association the matter of mission study. They decided that a class should be organized, open to both young men and young women and that Professor Hosic (now of Chicago Normal) should be asked to take the class in charge. Me consented and the mission spirit grew. About this time Dr. Rachel Rend, a missionary to China, who was home for a furlough, visited Miss Ferguson, a teacher in the Normal school at Peru. Dr. Bend was asked to talk during chapel hour, telling about her work in China. At the close of her talk she said that if any one wanted to talk with her further about missions she would be glad to talk with them. Several expressed a desire to hear more. She met them and at this time told how they might help in missionary effort by taking one of the foreign field and educating her, explaining that this could be done at cost of $30 per annum. These few, chief among whom One hundred eighty-two were Miss Rulon, our librarian, and Miss Carpenter, were so interested that they brought the matter before the Y. Y. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. and then to Dr. Beattie. It was decided to take the matter up as a school. Dr. Beuel was again asked to speak to the school explaining this part of their work in China. A little later a collection was taken for this purpose and the money sent to Dr. Bend. W hen she returned to China she chose a girl whom she thought would be promising and placed her in a good school. She asked the school here to give her an American name, and at the suggestion of Dr. Beattie she was named “Hope Normal. Her Chinese name is Wang Sac—Xa her given name. It requires ten years to complete the course in these schools, and the following are branches taught: Bible study, reading, spelling, geography, physical geography. astronomy, geology, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, physics, physiology, English. history (English and Chinese), drawing, music. The school is somewhat on the plan of a boarding school, and the girls in turn perform the domestic tasks. This gives them training in domestic science. Each year Hope Normal has written a letter to the school. In one letter she says: “I am resolved to study well, and fulfill the hopes of mv American friends and my teachers. I want to be a light in China and shine in the dark places.” Hope Normal is a graduate of her school this year, and the Class of 09 arc indeed proud to claim her as one of their number and wish her the best of success in her chosen profession. Onf hundred tighty-thrre Y. W. C. A. CABINET Y. W. C. A. Esther A. Clark, Advisor Nellie Dorsey. President As a result of a revival meeting held at one of the Peru churches during the second year of the Nebraska State Normal School, a large part of the students became Christians. A Thursday night prayer-meeting was held each week at the church, but the students did not feel that this was their meeting. Dr. McKenzie realized this and started a Tuesday night prayer-meeting at the Normal building. This was held each week, led by some member ot the faculty. As tiie school grew the attendance at prayer-meeting increased, and the Christian influence in the school was more manifest year by year. It was not long until the school felt the need of something more, and a Y. M. C. A. was organized in 1886 and the Y. Y. C. A. in 1887. Since then these organizations have added much to the school life. Through the work of the Y. Y. C. A. many privileges have been afforded the girls that have strengthened them not only morally but socially and mentally. During the year 1908-1909 the association has kept in mind its motto, “I came that ye might have life, and have it more abundantly.” Our aim has been the development of the Christian character of the girls. Our Bible study classes, of which there is one in each of the churches, have studied “The Life of Christ. The Old Testament poetry class, offered in the school curriculum, is one of the largest of its kind in the state, it numbering eighty-two. The class is conducted by Professor J. W. Searson. There arc mission study classes in both home and foreign missions. The missionary committee arranged for the devotional meetings the last Sunday of each month. “Mission Fields of Porto Rico, “Dr. Duncan’s Mission School in Alaska,” and “The World’s Work of the Y. W. C. A. and Miss Paddock’s Work-in China” were discussed. A “Y. W. C. A. Hour was established this year. It was our purpose to have a series of helpful talks given and to set aside an hour when the girls might come together as a unit and become better acquainted. The first talk was given by Mrs. Crabtree, December 18, on “The Spirit of Entertaining.” The other subjects included in the series were, “Conversation, “Responsibility of a Young Woman in Society, “Letter Writing, and “Books. In all these things our purpose has been to strengthen the lives of the girls so that as they go out into the world they may say as docs Mrs. T. F. Dobbs (nee Vina Cannon), of Rocky Ford, Colo., president of the Peru association during 1891, 1892, 1893 and 1894, “I do not forget that the training I received in that Y. W. C. A. has been worth more to me than I can tell. I am so glad of this chance to say to you young women, press on, do not lose these precious opportunities to learn to do and speak for your Master. The field is wide; such opportunities arc open for consecrated and prepared young women to go out and One hundred eighty-five reap the harvest, white already. But I cannot live my life over. I say to you young women, just on the threshold of life, use every opportunity to prepare yourselves to labor faithfully and well for the Master, for this is the only service that pays in the end.” jt jt YOUNG WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION CHRONOLOGY 1868-1869—Student’s weekly prayer-meeting. 1886- 1887—Y. W. C. A. organized. Ellen Campbell, president Y. Y. C. A. Sunday afternoon devotional meeting established. 1887- 1888—President, Mattie Cooper, deceased. 1888- 1889— I ’resident, 1889- 1890—President, Zelda Hosic (?), Nebraska City, Neb. 1890- 1891—President, N ina Canon (Mrs. 'I'. H. Dobbs), Rocky Eord, Colo. 1891- 1892—President, 1892- 1893—President, Carrie Emerson, deceased. 1893- 1894—President, Viva Canon (Mrs. T. H. Dobbs), Rocky Ford, Colo. 1894- 1895—President, Minnie Van Nostran, deceased. 1895- 1896—President, Letta M. Lott, Lincoln,’ Neb. 1896- 1897—President, 1897- 1898—President, Bessie Carpenter (Mrs. Richards), Hope Normal adopted by N. S. N. S. 1898- 1899—President, Anna V. Jennings, Kearney, Neb. 107 volumes collected by the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. for the Y. M. C. A. public library in Porto Rico. 1899 (April to June)—President, Sarah A. Bowen. 1899- 1900 (September to April)—President, Esther A. Clark, Peru. Neb. Noon- day prayer-meeting established. 1900- 1901—President, Lucy Learning, Los Angeles, Cal. Special Christmas services for Sunday before holidays, and Easter sunrise prayermeeting instituted. 1901- 1902—President, Mabel Bridges, Lincoln, Neb. 1902- 1903—President, Katherine S. Tawney, Calhan, Colo. I9°3 I9°4—President, May Kirkpatrick, Stanton, Neb. 1904- 1905—President, Bessie M. Brcnizer, State University, Lincoln, Neb. 1905- 1906—President, Maude Boyd, Greeley, Colo. 1906- 1907—President, Myrtle Krebs, Scotia, Neb. Violet Sunday (first Sunday in May) established. 1907- 1908—President. Bessie Zink, Stewart, Neb. Patriotic Service (last Sun- day before July 4) established. 1908- 1909—President, Nellie Dorsey, Marquette, Neb. Thanksgiving vesper service, November 26, established. “Y. W. Hour,” December 18, established. Hope Normal graduates. I9°9-I9Io—President, Marv Ellenberger, Peru, Neb. Ohs hundred eighty-six OFFICERS OF 1908-1909 Advisor, Miss Esther Clark. President, Nellie Dorsey. General Secretary, Mrs. Daisy Nettleton. Vice-President, Almeda Hill (March to June); Grace Countryman (September to December); Barbara Caldwill (December to March). Recording Secretary, Dora Andrus. Corresponding Secretary, Maude Henderson. Treasurer, Dora Kaffcnberger (March to June); Winnie Dclzcll (September to March). CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES Membership—Almeda Hill (March to June); Grace Countryman (September to December); Barbara Caldwill (December to March). Intercollegiate—Maude I Icnderson. Finance—Dora Kaffenbergcr (March to June); Winnie Dclzcll (September to March). Religious—Ennis Boyer. Bible Study—Hattie Dennis (March to June); Alfa Dunham (September to March). Prayer Meeting—Blanche Collins. Room—Pauline Aden. Social—Nellie Davison. One hundtnl eighiy-sevtn Y. M. C. A. CABINET Maxccy, Morgan, I.anj hcre. Blaikstonc Swenson Fosnot. Berkey. Smith, Moulton, Whitfield Y. M. C. A. This Normal has ever had a splendid reputation for an excellent moral and spiritual atmosphere. Much has been said regarding location and equipment and the various factors which are conducive to a healthful student growth. The faculty, for the most part, is made up of men and women who not only inspire the students in educational work hut ever seek to better their lives spiritually. The churches have been very active and attentive to the spiritual needs of the students, hut no organization has been so close to the students in encouragement and practical benefits as has the young Men’s Christian Association. This wonderful, world-wide organization was first made a local institution in 1886, Rev. L. A. Leger, now of Louisville, Kv., being very instrumental in its organization. . From the beginning it was a strong factor in shaping the ideals and habits of the young men of the school. From the first it received the support of the faculty and the most prominent men of the school. With this support and its most excellent principles it took precedence over all other student organizations as being a common meeting place for all young men, regardless of affiliation with other organizations. In the years 1889 and 1890 mission study classes were organized and much effort was spent in making the association practical and helpful. The growth from that time on was steady and the present year has proven to he the best in the association’s history. One of the next movements for the benefit of the students was the publishing of the Year-Book in 1897 and 1898. In 1899, through the efforts of Miss Clarke, the well-known “noon-day prayer-meetings” were begun and have been held ever since. Other schools have tried the scheme, hut the Normal association still enjoys the pleasure of being the only association in the state maintaining regular daily prayer-meetings. The year just closing has been one of marked success. The cabinet has rendered excellent service and should he congratulated upon their success. Mr. C. W. Smith, who has been at the head of the association the past year, has proven himself an exceptional leader in association work, and stands among the few men of the Normal who have been exceptionally strong in building a genuine “Young Men’s Christian Association.” One hundred eighty-nine N. C. A. OFFICERS Mix Lally, Margaret Davis, Ada O'Connor, C. J. Meistcr Julia H. Van Dricl. Mrs. David Jack. Anna Schmidt NORMAL CATHOLIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS I’resident, Julia H. Van Dricl Secretary, Conrad Mcistcr Treasurer, Mrs. David Jack Vice-President, Ada O’Connor In June, 1906, the Catholic students attending the Peru Normal were called together by President Crabtree to consider the formation of a Catholic Association. This meeting resulted in the organization of the Normal Catholic Association, which began work with an enrollment of fifty-two charter members. Since the association has been in existence regular Sunday and mid-week meetings have been held for devotional exercises and a number of trips to Auburn to hear Mass have been made. The study of the life of Christ. His work and His message to man. have been pursued. In addition, topics of general interest to the Christian world have been discussed. During the past two years the X. C. A. has been very fortunate in having Miss Eleanor Tally as its advisor. Under her able direction, work has been beneficially carried on. The past year has been one of great profit to all. Christmas and Easter seasons were observed bv appropriate musical and literary programs, both o which were given in the rest room and were enjoyed by the members and their friends. Through the co-operation of the members and the kindness of Mrs. David Jack, whose home has always been at our disposal, we have spent many pleasant evenings, 'flic association has been divided into several sections, each section entertaining the members at different times. MEMBERS Ethyl Bacus Marie Krumbach Josephine Risk Louise Segelke Fannie Sloey Emil Soukup Anna Schmidt Agnes Van Dricl Gertrude Van Dricl Julia H. Van Dricl Mildred Vlasek Margaret Davis Edith De Mcrs Genevieve Ford Nellie Gleason Joseph Kelley Eleanor Tally Mary McNamara Gertrude McAuliffc Clara Kohler Katherine Kohler Mrs. M. C. Jack- Mar v A. Hcaly M. E. Healy Helga von Gordon Conrad Mcistcr Lcnore Murphy Mary Murphy Mildred Niles Agnes (VBrien Ada O’Connor One hundred ninety-one STUDKNTS ROOMS I SOCIETY RECEPTIONS On Saturday evening, September 21. the Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. gave the annual reception for the purpose of welcoming the new students and providing a means by which the student body might become better acquainted. A large number of students assembled in the gymnasium and were delightfully entertained. From tastily decorated booths, dainty refreshments were served. It was with some hesitancy, at the “blinking” of the lights, that each guest departed for his home after having spent such a pleasant evening. The Everett and Philomathean Literary Societies gave a reception to the new members October 2. Each society assembled in its respective ball, where excellent programs were given. The program was followed by a general reception. at which light refreshments were served. On the evening of October 1. the Senior class met in the chapel. A short program, consisting of music and short talks by our advisor and class president, was offered. After the program, the class repaired to the gymnasium, where “a dandy good time” ensued. After some little time had elapsed, the Senior Band played a lively strain and the guests united in a grand march, which was led by Professor Beck. After the grand march, toothsome viands were served. Upon leaving the “gym” each member of the class felt this reception had accomplished its purpose—class unity. All of the classes gave Hallowe’en parties and by all reports ' 'cry one had a splendid time. •. • jY The Trainers party was held in the “engine house,” which was quite appropriately decorated for the occasion. The Sophomores crept down to the “lower regions” of the library, where they were received by witches and ghosts. It was a “spooky” affair, but it was nevertheless greatly enjoyed. The Juniors gathered in Philo and Everett halls. The rooms were beautifully decorated in class colors and the electric lights were shaded by Jack-o’-lanterns. Among the splendid devices of entertainment were the Gypsy camps, the witches’ caldron, and the ghost scene from Hamlet. “On Hallowe’en at eight o’clock. Thrice, please, upon the Gym door knock. And there before you you may see The wondrous things which are to be. Upon entering the gymnasium the Senior girls were received by the boys, who appeared as little tads wearing knee trousers, blouse waists and large tics A program was given consisting of recitations, songs, playing horse, jumping rope, etc., and each little lad acted out his part very nicely. The remainder of Onr humh fd ninrly-fom the evening was spent in playing games and having fortunes told in mysterious ways. After the evening’s entertainment was over the boys serenaded the Mt. Vernon girls, the Club House and the homes of Professor Beck and President Crabtree. One of the most interesting of the social functions was the football reception given on Thanksgiving eve. Upon entering the gymnasium each guest was given, as a souvenir of the occasion, a small cardboard pennant upon which was printed the names of the Normal football squad. A unique program was given in which the football boys were impersonated by “would-be players. It was the source of much fun and laughter. After the program the squad gave a demonstration showing that they could play football no matter where the place or what the time. Refreshments were served, after which all entered the grand march. The remainder of the evening was spent in conversation and games and it was not until a late hour that the guests departed for their homes. On February 22 Mr. Vernon Hall was aglow with lights. The girls had opened their home to the school, faculty and citizens of Peru in honor of Washington’s birthday. The halls were tastily decorated with rugs, ferns, divans, cozy-corners, etc., and it was truly a pleasing sight. The parlor and music room reminded one of Washington’s own Mt. Vernon home. The guests were invited to visit second and third floors. Various rooms were open which they might enter and a large number of the guests visited these rooms in order to get a glimpse of true college life. One room in particular which is deserving of mention was the Indian room, which was truly novel. The guests then returned to first floor and repaired to the dining-room, which was decorated in our national colors. Here they were given a glimpse of the historical events of our country in the form of living pictures by the Mt. Vernon girls. It extended from the time of Columbus to the present day. After the program the guests were invited to visit the booths where cocoa and wafers were served. Tinv hatchets were given as souvenirs of the occasion. Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening and it will always be remembered bv all who were present. The greatest event of the year was the Junior-Senior banquet given on the evening of March 26. Upon entering the gymnasium, which was transformed into an exquisite banquet-hall, soft strains of music greeted us. The hall was decorated in Junior and Senior pennants, rugs, evergreens and potted plants. On one side of the room was a large “relief bearing the words, “Senior N. S. N. S., 1909, and on the opposite side of the room was another “relief” with the words “Junior N. S. N. S., 1910” upon it. However, the main decorative feature was the electric lights. In the hall-way an exquisite arch was set with electric lights which produced the most pleasing effect. Each light was enclosed in a purple or red tulip, permitting only a few shining rays to slip between the petals upon the snow-white tables below. The tables were beautifully decorated with carnations and dafYodils and before each plate was a candle, placed in a tiny tulip candle-holder. The menu cards were in the Senior colors and upon the folder there appeared, embossed in gold, the school pin. One hundred ninety-five MENU Grape Fruit Oyster Patties Potato Chips French Peas Bread and Butter Sandwiches Olives Almonds Pickles Chicken Salad Cheese Straws Lemon Ice Cake Bon Bons Cafe Noir j% u Varro Tyler........... 1’resident Crabtree.... C. G. Beck........... Miss Amelia Wehrs... Dr. Shellhorn......... Lena M. Frciday....... C. B. Moore....... Miss Mattie Cook Ellis Prof. ( F. Beck...... TOASTS ............................. Toastmaster .................Our Todays and Yesterdays ..........Behind the Scenes in College Life ................................Bachelors ...........................The Inner Man ...........................If I were King .........................1’liter den Linden ................................... Puffs ..............Woman, the Better Half of Man One hundred ninety six ,i.:i.ionvsi HOix-iS MOixnf SCHOOL LIFE IN PERU PRIZE POEM At break of morn a sturdy band Set out for old Peru. With happy dreams of fairy land The vernal zephyrs blew. Mills over hills in grandeur rose, Most glorious and. sublime. And on the height the college stood— To reach it meant to climb! So students with unpracticed feet Set out to scale the height. With hope of view beyond the clouds In clear and nobler light. They share their common work and joys, With colors white and blue; They bind what shall he to their wills— Freshmen in Peru. In cheerful toil they journey on The towering heights to reach, A helping hand a cheering word. They pass from each to each; With sturdy step they climb the steep. With colors white and blue, To broader prospect, purer air— Sophomores in Peru. And onward bound with greater zeal, Xo tasks are left undone; To hold their courage to its best They cheer each other on; And up among the hills and vales Tinted in white and blue. Their gleams of sunshine light the way— Juniors in Peru. That none may miss this upward way Or miss sweet friendship’s glow. They share the wealth of minds and hearts: Their love to others show. And as the helpful evening star Shines through the white and blue, The strong lend courage to the faint— Seniors in Peru. So for life’s journey they’re prepared, The student days are o’er, But as they view the future ways The heights still rise before. Yet still with joy they fling abroad Their colors white and blue, And from the student halls depart— Graduates of Peru. Association’s silken cords That link our lives in one. The golden bands of memory’s strands Can never be undone. And out upon life’s winding ways A knot of white and blue, Shall bind in helpful brotherhood The students of Peru. —Mildred J. Anderson. THE BUILDERS’ GUIDE PRIZE STORY MARIE HANSEN The readers of “The Builders’ Guide” originally included none but the members of the tenth grade of the Dover Public School, but as the weeks passed the merits of the pamphlet won supporters among older readers, and each subscriber learned to look forward to the weekly issue with eager anticipation. When the school closed in the spring. Miss Fountaine, the energetic tenth-grade teacher, whose home was in Dover, utilized her ingenuity to devise some plan of occupation for her ambitious little charges which might provide wholesome mental recreation amid the continual variety of physical amusement which the three months of vacation held in store Being aware of the special weakness in the character of each of her girls, she resolve to lend her energy to help each one to overcome her characteristic weakness. She suggested that they form themselves into a club and meet at her home every Friday afternoon and devote an hour to a friendly discussion of moral lessons learned during the week, and exchange helpful suggestions for guiding each other over rough places. The girls knew, by previous experience, that observance of their teacher's suggestions always brought them pleasure, and they entered heartily into the plan, styling themselves The Builders.” They adopted for their motto the warning words of .!. A. Fronde: You can not dream yourself into a character: you must hammer and forge yourself one.” To add to the interest of the work, they combined their talents to publish a weekly pamphlet, called “The Builders’ Guide.” The members were invited to contribute material related to their work, and Miss Fountaine reserved the right to accept or reject all contributions. She suggested that the first week be devoted to an exchange of ideals, and the proper ideal, as selected from their material, published in “The Builders’ Guide.” As weeks passed each meeting brought a full attendance, with applications from others to become members. The girls left each meeting feeling morally strengthened, better equipped to meet the week’s duties, and more determined to dignify the purpose of their association by a practical demonstration of its principles. At one of the August meetings it was decided to devote the next week to the subject How to Enrich Character.” Each member was required to bring an original composition on the subject and to read it before the association, the best one to appear in the next weekly pamphlet. Among the members were the Hadley sisters, both enthusiastic in their work. Upon their return home from this meeting, in accordance with their usual habit, they led the conversation at the evening meal by an animated review of the afternoon’s meeting. Their subject for the following week met with the approval and support of their parents, who, from the first, had taken a great interest in this work. Mrs. Hadley had once remarked to Miss Fountaine that her efforts were bearing fruitful results. During the first part of the week the demands of the canning season were so urgent that Dorothy and Martha found but little time to devote to their compositions. On Thursday afternoon, however, out of sympathy with the cause. Mrs. Hadley declared that the girls should have a holiday, in order to complete their work for Friday. Assured of her mother's delight in granting them this privilege, Dorothy gleefully repaired to the library, where she found Martha already at work—not on her composition, however, but reading a novel which had captivated her interest during the week. A writer with a happy, grateful countenance, and a reader with a dreamy, retired countenance, were the busy occupants of the library all that afternoon, until about four o'clock, when Mrs. Hadley's sudden entrance interrupted them. The look of worry on her mother’s usually cheerful face caused Dorothy’s heart to tremble with self-reproach and her face to tinge with sympathy as she rose and said, “Mother, dear, you’ve been working too hard this afternoon: let me—” But her mother interrupted her with. “It isn't that. Dorothy, but your Aunt Lizzie is ill and has just sent word requesting me to come at once, if possible. I shall probably have to be gone several days. Do you think you can take charge of the work in my place? The canning can be postponed till I return, and with Martha's help I think you will be able to look after the comforts of your father and little Arthur and still have time to finish your composition.” On Dorothy’s assurance of her own ability her mother looked relieved and went immediately to prepare to leave. Dorothy put away her work and went to her assistance. Seeing this, Martha decided that her help wasn’t necessary, “and besides.” she said. “I don’t like to l e interrupted now—I want to finish my paragraph on unselfishness, while I have it so well in mind.” “The truth is,” she admitted to herself, “I'd like to have Miss Fountaine select my paper to be published in “The Builders Guide” this week: it's such a splendid subject, and I’d like to show my friends that T aim high. So thinking, she resumed her writing, stopping only when her mother came into the room to say, “Good-bye, Martha: success with your paper, and don’t forget to help Dorothy.” To One hundred ninety-nine Dorothy, who accompanied her to the carriage, she said: You arc a dear little Builder and I know 1 can depend on you. Be sure to finish your composition. I shall he interested in reading it when 1 come back; and I shall think of you tomorrow afternoon. But Dorothy only looked gratitude at her mother as she drove away—she could not speak it, for her lips quivered. She returned to the house and busied herself with preparations for supper, calling to Martha only when three-year-old Arthur came in with a bleeding hand, and scolding kitty for tratching him. After some delay, Martha appeared with a frowning face, and, grasping Arthur’s hand, said: You're always getting hurt when nobody has time to help you.” Martha,” interrupted her sister, how arc you getting along with your composition? Why, I had just got nicely started and interested when you called me.” was the reply. I was writing on thoughtfulness for others when you called me, and it occurred to me that your thoughtlessness :n interrupting my train of thought is a good illustration of how poorly this grand principle is observed, generally. Dorothy allayed the chiding which rose to her lips and ran to greet her father, who entered at that moment, and who. on seeing the ready laid supper-table, exclaimed proudly. “Such busy little housekeepers as 1 have—good builders they are. to be sure. In spite of Mrs. Hadley’s absence, the evening meal was pleasant: Arthur amused them all with his comments on his tratched” hand: the girls were eager to tell about their compositions, and they found their father's interest very encouraging. Martha, however, in her eagerness to resume her work, left the table, remarking to Dorothy, I'll have to work all evening to finish my composition, so I can have tomorrow forenoon to copy it. You know I didn't begin until a long time after you did. so I'll need more time to finish than you will. I’ll go at it right now and let you wash the dishes. So saying, she retired to the library. Papa kept little Arthur quiet by telling him stories of big cats (tigers) that scratch worse than kitty does. Meantime. Dorothy, busy in the kitchen, was too proud to admit to herself that her heart ached. Her thoughts reverted to her mother and Aunt Lizzie, and she reminded herself of the admonitions of The Builders’ Guide. saying to herself, as she did so. I can not dream myself into a character: I must hammer and forge myself one. She foresaw that it would be impossible to finish her composition and copy it by the afternoon of the next day. but she determined that she would not shatter her mother's faith in her. so as a last resort she resolved to withdraw from the week's contest and finish her paper. Now Arthur, the cuckoo says ‘To bed,’” sounded Dorothy’s cheerful voice. But Arthur pleaded for one more story: and while his father granted this. Dorothy bethought herself of her diary that she had neglected during the excitement of the past few hours. She went to the library and wrote as follows: My most- intimate friend: I have only a few minutes to visit with you this evening, but I want to remind you of that beautiful, divine thought which Miss Fountaine taught us last spring: ‘The patient child, whose watchful eye Strives for all things pure and high. Shall take their image by and by.’ Do you understand what it means. Diary? We never can overcome our wickedness until we desire, with all our heart and soul, to become good and great. When we really wish that our thoughts, our words, and our deeds be pure and high, we must watch with our eyes to see righteousness, we must listen with our ears to hear righteousness, and we must respond with our soul to feel righteousness. If we arc very, very patient and never cease to admire it. to watch for it. to listen to it. and to respond to it, we shall finally become righteous. Diary, isn't that a magnificent promise? f mean to attain it! Good-night.” When Dorothy closed her eyes in sleep that night it was with a prayer in her heart for mother and Aunt Lizzie; a blessing for father, and Martha, and Arthur: and a plea that she might never forget to admire and seek righteousness and to be patient throughout. When she informed Martha, the next morning, of her decision to withdraw from the week’s contest, she felt rewarded, by the look of pleasure on her sister’s face, as she replied Oh! I’m glad of it, Dorothy, for then you'll have time to do the work this morning. I'll help you after the meeting. So saying, she left the room and Dorothy saw no more of her until dinner-time, when she greeted the family with. My composition is finished!” The Builders’ meeting that afternoon was an unusually interesting one. and Dorothy heard with delight, the praises that were accorded Martha for her composition. But Miss Fountaine’s sympathizing eye had not only been quick to detect trouble in Dorothy's face on her arrival, but it had been painfully awake to the fact during the meeting. Wishing, if possible, to remove the cause, she took the opportunity, when the girls were leaving, to request Dorothy to remain a few minutes In reply to Miss Fountaine’s inquiry as to why she bad not taken part in the exercises, she said, briefly: Mother was unexpectedly called away yesterday and I haven’t had time to finish my composition. Two hundred But I have begun it, and will finish it later, and hand it to you. A gleam of light suddenly entered Miss Fountainc’s heart, and a worthy admiration of her exemplar pupil illumined her face, as she said: Dorothy, 1 should be glad to help you while your mother is away. May 1 go home with you? Dorothy answered, gratefully, We shall all be delighted to have you with us. On their way home Dorothy, being full of inspiration from the afternoon’s meeting, could not refrain from telling Miss Fountaine how much she appreciated her summer s plan; and further remarked; 1 never leave the weekly meetings without thinking of the beautiful memory gem you taught us last spring—the one beginning, The patient child, whose watchful eye. But Dorothy did not, and could not know, the unbounded pleasure which her remark brought to her teacher's heart. Salary the teacher's compensation, said Miss Fountaine to herself, with contempt. Aloud she said, By the way, that memory gem would be an excellent basis for a composition on ‘How to Fnrich Character.' I wonder that some of my girls have not thought of it. Dorothy's sympathetic heart interpreted these words as approaching regret in the mind of her teacher, and she longed to convince her that at least one responsive heart had given root to the seed she had sown while in the schoolroom. Her heart already overflowing with emotion which she could not understand. Dorothy could conceal herself no longer. Miss Fountaine, she said, I made use of that memory gem in my diary last evening. This remark furnished Miss Fountaine with another gleam of information and served to confirm the suspicion that she already entertained toward Martha. Dorothy, she said, please tell me about your diary. Dorothy hesitated a moment, then replied: No one knows anything about it. but I feel as if I want to tell you. She explained briefly: I spend a few minutes each evening writing about what has appealed to me during the day. Mv diary is my most intimate friend; it knows all that ! know. I can trust it with what I feel that I can not talk to others about. Miss Fountaine was puzzled. I thought I had analyzed Dorothy’s nature into all its beautiful traits, she reflected, but I see that I have not yet sounded the depth of her character. She looked at Dorothy and said, in a tone ot interested curiosity: You say that you wrote last evening, about your favorite memory gem; why could you not talk to others about that—was there anything personal in it? No.” was Dorothy’s hesitating reply. Her teacher continued, in a tone of faltering appeal: My dear, 1 should love to read what you wrote last night. Instant refusal came to Dorothy's mind, but as she looked into her teacher’s pleading face she reflected. “Why should I refuse? There is nothing personal in it. and she deserves to sec that no girls do not forget what she teaches them. Thus resolved, she replied: 1 will show it to you when we get home. Her teacher’s hearty “Thank you dispelled the slight regret she had felt upon consenting. Upon their arrival home Miss Fountaine requested The diary first, please. Dorothy consented, conducted her to the library, and. handing her the diary, excused herself to look after Arthur. But a most agreeable surprise awaited Dorothy. On her tour through the house, in search of Arthur, she went to the kitchen, and there found mother and Martha preparing supper. Aunt Lizzie was so much better that mother had returned sooner than expected. Greetings over. Dorothy led the way to the library, where they found Miss Fountaine with the diary in her hand. She greeted Dorothy with a smile, in spite of the tears in her eyes, and approached her with an embrace, saying: My precious little Builder, this is better than any composition read at the meeting this afternoon: it is worthy of the attention of any reader; and if you arc willing, it shall be printed in The Builders’ Guide this week.” Seeing the look of inquiry on Mrs. Hadley’s face. Miss Fountaine gave vent to her admiration of Dorothy by saying: Owing to your absence, Dorothy gave up her composition. in order to permit Martha to finish hers. Martha’s composition is good, but read this—it is what Dorothy told her diary, last evening, while Martha was writing her composition.” Mrs. Hadley took the diary and read aloud, to her own joy. to Miss Fountaine’s admiration, to Dorothy’s anxiety, and to Martha's consternation: for m the meantime. Martha's conscience was listening to a still, small voice, unheard by the others. Heeding the admonitions of this Almighty Voice, she was suddcnlv awakened to her cruel fault, and touched with the pathos of her sister’s sacrifices. Between sobs of repentance. she told the whole story, concluding with: “1 have learned that I can not dream myself into a character, but that I must hammer and forge myself one : and Dorothy sealed her sister’s resolution, and renewed her own strength by repeating: The nation child, whose watchful eye Strives for all things pure and high. Shall take their image by and by. 7 wo hundred one DIE TRAUMSMAID l£s ist ein’ Maid so lieblich, Dasz ihr’ Schocnhcit wunderbar, Ist fucr der Menschcn Fassungskraft Unmoeglieh ganz und gar. Kami man ja wohl begreifen Der Zwielicht Glut so schoen und fern’, Wcnii in der Hoeh’ erst ist gestanden Der leicht blitzende Abcndstern? Und kennt man doch die Stille In dem Walde tief und kuehl. Wo schlcicht es scltsam (lurch die Brust Gelieiinnisvoll Gcfuehl ? Wcr aucli verstcht das Flucstcrn Dcs Ficlitenbaums in der Luft? Und das Rauschen cines Bacclileins Mischend Ton und Fcuchten Du ft? Zu jedem Junge kommt sic, Tief im Herzen nimmt sic Platz, Fr hat innnerfort dann hcimlich, in der Seel’ cinen suessen Schatz. Zu starranschen nimmer Lacsst sic ihn das Glucck gcschen, Augcnblicklich sclnvebt sie vor ilini, Nur wie Ncbcl zu vergehen. Ungewiss in seinem Tracumen Kommt zufacllig ihr’ Gestalt Schoen und reizend doch vcrsclnvindcnd Glcich wie Schatten in dem Wald. Wie ein Gcspenst verfolgt sic Ihn und Wchmut dringt scin' Brust. Und sie allein zu linden Hat er jetzt die einz.ig’ Lust. Allc Macdchcn dann bemerkend Sucht er sic in jedem Ort Wenn er denkt sie ist gefunden Macht sie oft sicli wiedcr fort. Junge, suchend nach der Traumsmaid, Malic acht vor deinem Herz Wenn ein’ falsche ist genommen Giebt es dann selir viclen Schmcrz. Meine. sic sci scliwer zu linden. Weil nie dcutlich ist geschn, Und wcr das rechtc liabcn will, Nach dem Herz. allein muss er gclm. Meine nur, es sei viel besser, Finbildung bleibt sic imnicr ein, Wie ein’ treue, schocne Traumsmaid, Als ein' kocrpcrlich' Falsche scin. —IV. C. IIar[ ster, 'o j. FARM LIFE BY LUCILE AMELIA WEHRS If by some magic stroke there could be reproduced on canvas the pictures of the farm which that word conveys to the minds of its lovers, its haters, and those to whom it is indifferent, what a varied and interesting collection it would be! Some would by their beauty grace the favorite corner of a king’s drawing room, others be only fit subjects for a comic paper, the home of Happy Hooligan and the Katzcnjammer Kids, while others would represent an excellent advertising scheme for some farm journal. How easily could be read the messages, conveyed by each, written in that ever readily-interpreted picture language. For example, the S. y2 of the N. E. of Sec. 23, the rent of which helps support the family who have moved to town, or perchance defrays the expenses of James and Irene who arc in school, or, a plot of ground divided into corn-fields and wheat-fields, potato-patches and a weedy garden, surrounded by a fence of “ncver-gct-on-in-the-world” and enclosing all the woes and miseries of mankind. Or, perhaps, and may there be many such, a place of peace and quiet where love and happiness walk hand in hand, where each budding branch and bending bough sheds a blessing from the Infinite, as they watch lovingly over that old kitchen door or answer the caress of the great red sun as he says his fond good-night. And why this difference? It is the same old story of the “Six Blind Men of Hindoostan and How They Saw the Elephant.’’ Like one of these, some think it is a rope, binding all their ambitions, all their happiness, and all their pleasures in its coils, while others—more fortunate—see that side which heaves with the regular breathings of nature, a sign of life, of hope, and therefore happiness. Is it that monster called “Drudgery and Toil” which blinds some of our critics of the farm, or is it that feeling of solitude and loneliness which hangs as a curtain before the windows of their soul, or perchance, that love of popularity which farm life forbids that produces such a gloomy aspect? Choose what vocation in life you will and in it you will find drudgery and toil. But it is the cloud on the western sky that makes the splendor of a sunset. Oh! those early hours in the morning which farm life demands! Will the farm boy ever forget his father's voice as at the foot of the stairs in that penetrating fatherly voice he calls: “John, John, it is 4:30; time to get up; you have eight cows to milk, remember.” To young growing John that call is like a death-knell, but when he comes downstairs those buckwheat cakes are like a healing plaster, the molasses like a soothing syrup, and his mother’s smile like the rays of that belated sun, which has not even thought of rising. To a farmer the ploughing of a field is not all drudgery. To him it is an ideal time for meditation. With the turning of the rich black loam into the furrow, he turns the tangled threads of questions that perplex his mind, and Two hundred three surrounded on all sides by Great Dame Nature pointing with her index finger to the path that leads aright he helps to solve the problems of mankind and fix the destinies of nations. To him the hum of a hinder on a hot July day is hut music to his soul, and the “swish, swish” of the bundles, as he shocks them in the field, is hut the audible voice of nature as she says, “Reward of Merit.” And the farmer’s wife and daughters! Do they share equally in all these blessings? From their windows they, too, can hear the music of the hinder, also see all the beauty of God's great handiworks. As to the educational advantages of the farm, the studies in the farm life curriculum cannot he named or catalogued, neither can their students he graded on the scale of 100 per cent. It is something intangible, can only he felt, hut never seen, and only those who read its pages have a right to he a witness. Hence the reason why farm-reared and farm-educated hoys are so often made a living example of what farm life and farm education does. They are graded on the scale of too. on the basis of prescribed studies and conventionality, and given no credit whatever for that subtle knowledge learned out under the open sky. Beware of that young philosopher of the farm! He may not he able to quote Shakespeare or verses from the Iliad, hut he hears at first hand the songs of nature, which poets have idealized in verse, and he is often more logical than appearances would favorably warrant. The country schools may he made a laughing stock, .their results be treated with indifference, and yet their memories will ever he dear. Nothing can take away the love of the memory of that old schoolhouse in District No. 7. he criticisms what they will. Where is there a more delightful remembrance than that of those Friday afternoons in a district school? Who will ever forget Polly’s recitation. “Kinds friends and parents, we welcome you here”: Pete Jones’s composition on The Hen”: the debate, “Resolved, that fire is more dangerous than water”; or Dick Brown’s recitation. “The Flag, the flag, the wondrous flag.” Crude and almost uncanny in delivery might he said, hut one thing is sure, it was their own. They displayed their own individuality in its rendition. Individually is an unconscious watchword of farm life and country schools. The farm not only furnishes the clay, it also produces the model wherewith and whereby the sculptor may fashion his statue of Individuality. As to the amusements and entertainments of farm life, here arc scenes, the paintings of which have moved men’s souls. Here are babbling brooks and sighing winds, the sonnets of which have lived through ages. But here, too, are feelings of solitude, of meditations in which man walks hand in hand and human genius have failed utterly to portray. Here are the teachers of Jenny Lind and Madame Nordica. for it may well he their highest ambition to warble like the lark. as. at the first streak of the morning, he soars up to meet the dawn. Here you need not go to the theatre to see the shifting scenes upon the stage, for here they are in all their splendor—glorious sunsets, vivid lightnings against black and inky skies, starlit nights with the moon peeping through the foliage, and waving fields of grain which as you watch it is the very poetry of motion. Two hundred four And even after the day is done and the veil of night has wrapped the world in darkness, farm life still sheds her blessings, for, with no other noise to hinder, she, with whispering breezes and murmuring winds, rocks you into peaceful slumber. SWENSON ON THE FARM . A • Could we see ourselves as others see us We might profit by this experience. Could we judge ourselves as others would judge us We would not he so disappointed in ourselves. Could we govern ourselves from the standpoint of others The world would progress toward the divine. Two ho tidied Jive THE SENIOR PLAY The Seniors have selected as their class play one which they believe will be not only fascinating, but instructive,—Joan of Arc. Being based upon historical events, it cannot fail to appeal to the student. The maidenly modesty and undaunted courage of the heroine, as she leads the army to victory for her King and her country, her unwavering faith as she meets her cruel death, will undoubtedly fill all who behold it with admiration and loftier purpose. The military character of the play makes the setting very attractive, and will inspire that feeling of patriotism which all feel when in the presence of great and noble deeds. Many difficulties arise in its presentation, but we believe that the seniors, with their pcrscrverance and ingenuity, will overcome these difficulties and make it one of the most brilliant successes of the year. CAST OF CHARACTERS La Hire ................................ Father de la Pierre .................... Charles VII—King of France ............. Count lc la Tremouillc ................ Pierre d’Arc............................ Jacques d’Arc .......................... Robert de Bandricourt .................. Nicholas L'Oisclcur .................... Raoul de Gaucourt ...................... Regnauld de Chartres ................... Guillaume de Bclier .................... The Bishop of Beauvais ................. The King’s Cook ........................ A Cordwaincr of Chinon ................. Joan of Arc ............................ Mergerct (Joan’s page) ................. Marie of Anjou (Queen of Charles VIH Isabelle d’Arc ......................... Hannettc ............................... Margetc ................................ ............Elmer Seeley ............C. B. Moore ..........B. E. Swenson .............C. W. Knoll ...........G. D. Jenkins .........J. A. Eastwood ...........H. K. Mitton ...............A. J. Hill ............Chester Kaup ..................E. Zink .......Forrest McAdams ........E. O. Blackstonc .............Guy Eversolc .............R. B. Bedell .........Miss May Frank .......Miss Hilda Wilke Miss Julia II. Van Oriel .......Miss Olga Gcreke ....Miss Virginia Hanson ........Miss Hazel Beck- Couriers. Captains. Soldiers. Prelates, Priests, Doctors of the Church and Law. Monks. Peasants, Citizens, etc. SYNOPSIS Joan’s father, mother, and other peasants arc talking of the fate of France, overrun by the foreigners. Joan enters, going to the shrine to hang up a wreath of flowers. The peasants arc roused to fury by news that the English and their allies arc devastating the next town, and fly to arms. Joan recalls the noble deeds of women in Jewish times, and feels the inspiration of grand deeds springing up in her bosom. Then in terms of simple but burning eloquence she tells the priest, De La Pierre, of the glorious visions she has beheld. At first the priest thinks her exaltations arc the outcome of insanity: but when he recalls the purity of her life and her piety, he gives her his blessing, La Hire, a soldier of Two hundred six fortune, meets Joan, and, struck by her enthusiasm, bids her call for him at Chinon, and be will give her audience of King Charles. Joan departs amidst the acclamations of her countrymen. La Hire tries to shame the weak Charles into a valorous heart, but fails. Some of the courtiers and the Archbishop of Rheims are roused by his words, and Joan enters their midst, bashful but valiant, and offers her life for France. She endures the taunts of the ribald courtiers, and, sustained by the priest and La Hire, manages to meet the Queen, who, at first angry at her intrusion, is at last overcome by the sort of divine light that glances from the eyes of Joan, and takes her to the King. Charles is sadly ruminating over bis ruined country and bis own tarnished honor, when the Queen enters. She begs the King to give interview to Joan. He consents, as it may afford him some amusement. In the next scene the King. Queen and courtiers arc assembled in the ball of the castle. Joan, by her fervid faith, inspires the King with hope, and she waves the sword found under the altar of St. Catherine and rushes out, followed by the chevaliers. In the next scene the soldiers and peasants are eager to attack the English, while the courtiers bang back. Joan appears on a white horse and inspires the fighting men by her presence. Amid wild excitement Joan leads the French to the assault of the castle held by the English, and they enter with fiery haste, following the banner of The Maid. In the fourth act some of the D’Arc family arc anxious about Joan, when they fall in with La Hire, who informs them that the French would never have entered Rheims but for the heroism of Joan. As they are talking The Maid enters, preceded bv knights bearing her banner, and meets the King and Queen and a triumphal pageant. The King and Queen arc crowned and bestow knighthood upon Joan’s family line. Joan thanks the royal pair. The procession moves off. and Joan stands pensive and alone. She no longer hears the mysterious voices which had impelled her glorious actions, and she is about to return to her village home. Suddenly La Hire enters and tells her that France still needs belaid. She hesitates, but she once more hears the sacred voices, and she cries, “This time I shall go on to the end.” The fifth act shows the ramparts of a castle. Joan has been imprisoned, neglected by the sovereigns she had saved, and almost forgotten by the country she had rescued. The Archbishop and prelates come on, discussing what shall be done with Joan, who is accused of heresy and who is to be put to the torture. She meets the good Father Pierre, and they have an affecting interview, in which lie commends her to the care of Heaven. Then follows the effective scene in which we listen to the trial of The Maid and her sentence to the rack and fire. For a moment the heroine recants, but the next moment her faith sustains her, and she recalls her recantation. Then La Hire tries to reassure her. promising to rescue her. The attempt fails, and the scene changes to the funeral pile, where Joan is bound to the fatal stake, and bids her country and friends a pathetic farewell ere the torch is applied. Two hundred seven INTERNATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCIIKSTRA NORMAL LECTURE COURSE The students of the Normal are surely to be congratulated upon the excellent opportunity which is afforded them in the nature of a lecture course each year. Under the direction of Professor Delzell and the lecture course committee numbers are chosen which are not only entertaining, hut are exceedingly educational. These numbers arc only of the best and arc obtained at a very high cost, yet such a plan is arranged that any student can well afford to spend time and money to partake of the rare treats which are here offered. Below is the course as given this year: International Symphony Co.: Elma B. Smith, child reader; Frank Dixon; Dr. E. E. Steiner; Adrian M. Xewns: Dr. Patty. Radium, Wireless Telegraphy, Liquid Air. No student can afford to miss the opportunity that is offered by such a course. Two hundred fight THE TYPICAL STUDENT As in our town there always was A deep regard for knowledge, 1 said to Pa, one summer’s day, I want to go to college. “Tis well my son,” he answered me; “What college would you have it he?” “Father,” 1 said, “to choose the best I’ve studied long and true: And in the land, from end to end, There’s none like old Peru. “Your choice is wise, my son,” he said, “For of that school I've often read.” To Peru then I came my way To get this store of learning. And incidentally here to spend The money Pa was earning. My father’s parting word to me Was: “Do your part where'er you he.” I entered in the college then And joined the Freshman class: At first f studied hard and long. Resolving high to pass. “You're doing well, “my father wrote. “Tis something I am glad to note. Next year I came to school again To he a Sophomore And social functions were to me As much as books or more. Twas then the letter said to me. Quite like a sport, my hoy. you be. Three years have now almost gone by, A Junior now am I : To do more work than I have done From this on I must try. For father, when lie writes each letter. Says: Son. your work must now be better.” A Senior next I hope to he. And sure I then must work: For father's patience is most gone. I’eeanse I’ve tried to shirk: “And if you get not'your degree.” lie says, “You've all you'll get from me.” RANDOM SHOTS Mabel lias a little man. His name of course you know. And every place that Mabel goes Benny is sure to go. He followed her to church one night, And sat up in her pew; Now wasn't that a funny thing For Benny B. to do. J Jenkins—My practice teaching has been entirely unconnected with the Mode! School and Critic Teachers. Lewis—You ought to wear trousers with their knees out the rest of your life. Jenkins—Why such a penalty? Lewis—Penalty? A blessing. You should be so thankful that you would keep your trouser knees worn out through kneeling and offering continuous thanks for such a deliverance. Two hundred eleven $ Mow pleasant on a slippery day To conic down College Hill! How thoroughly delightful To take a sudden spill! 1 low sweet and how enchanting— A pleasure almost pain— To hear some fellow shouting “First down! Two feet to gain!” Jh Little Jack Horner Sat in a corner In order to take an exam; He passed it of course, With the aid of a horse. And said, What a good hoy I am.” Jt Jt I have a little hobby horse, I keep him on my table; He’s better eared for there, of course. Than lie would be in a stable.” I had a little pony, and it was dapple gray, I loaned it to a lady on examination day. She wore him, she tore him, she threw him on the floor, 111 never lend my horse again, henceforth forever more. u HEARD IN GERMAN CLASS ITcrr Lincoln—Die Kuh ist fiber die fence ge-jumped. Herr Maxy—Damit, shut cr das Fenstcr. Professor W hitcnack—Mr. Maxey, that is the best translation you ever made. There was a man named Skinner Who ate onions fried for dinner. And it made his breath so very, very strong It could do the work of twenty And have energy left a plenty To pull a train of cars a half mile long. jt jt Love is such a funny thing. Acts just like a lizard, Curls its tail over its back And creeps into your gizzard. Two hundred twelve IN THE LABORATORY “Professor, where can I get an inverted test tube?” cJ d To kill a butterfly you pinch its thorax. Blood-vessels arc veins, arteries and artilleries. Teacher—Mary, do you know what spunk is? Mary—Why, when you spank me, then I’m spunk. • j jt Miss Moody (teaching music)—Now, children, let’s sing this song. What is the time? Pupil (looking at watch)—5 minutes to 11. J- J AT THE ROWAN HOUSE Lewis—Black, if you don’t straighten up I'll report you to your father. Black—Oh, you don’t know his name. I just adopted him. dt d cjt FRESHMAN POEM ’Tis midnight and the setting sun Is slowly rising in the west; The rapid rivers slowly run. The frog is on his downy nest; The pensive goat and sportive cow Hilarious leap from bough to bough. Uprising, sec the fitful lark ’ Unfold his pinions to the stream; The pensive watchdog's mellow bark O’crshadcs yon cottage like a dream; The playful duck and warbling bee Hop gaily on from tree to tree. d d d It has been suggested that Mr. Helms ought to he recommended as a German teacher as his private pupil seems to he progressing nicely. J j (Ask Bessie Lee per (leapcr) why she is never late anywhere.) Two hundred hirtern H. M. Berkey, in study of “'The Laboratory” by Browning—“Pauline must have been much larger than Elise, because it says that thirty minutes would be required to kill her, while it would take only a moment for the poison to have the same effect on Elise.” jt jt A banker by trade, An enticcr of maids Who attain great faculty fame; J Ic’s attained much renown In this little school town As a faculty escort, by name. He’s accompanied them all, Both great and small, Tho oft-times lie’s not worthy: His name's Morris Good, Von have seen if you would, He now goes with our Miss Murphy. jt jt WHEN YOU’VE NOTHING ELSE TO DO When you've nothing else to do. Spend some time in old Peru Visiting old friends you have known, Who from your memory have not flown. Sweet it is sometime to see The same old friends that used to be: Then those joys seem doubly true, When renewed in old Peru. «yfc ■ jt LOVER’S LANE When you've thoroughly racked your brain. Searching for intellectual gain. Take a stroll down Lover's Lane. If you’d have those thoughts of old, Seem their worth in purest gold, Get up courage: call her name: Take a stroll down Lover’s Lane. i':co hundred fourteen GRAND CONCERT Peru Hills Theater, Beginning September 21. '08, Ending June 1. '09 PROGRAM Sweet Adalyn ..................... Girls, Girls, Girls............... Reading, Little Bennie ........... Alice, Where Art Thou ............ “Joy” to the World” .............. Afraid to Go Home in the Dark... The Girl at the Helm ............. Where Has My Tattle Dog Gone?.. To Live, to Love, to Die ......... Not Because Your Hair is Curly... Come Into the Garden, Maud .... Reading— The Queen of France” . Good Morning, Carrie ............. Back. Back to Old Virginia ....... Duet—“Oh to he Something ........ Moore and Moore I Need Thee .... Bonnie. Sweet Bessie ............. The Cop” of Normal Ave .......... Lena Darling ..................... Please Go Away and Let Me Sleep Blue-eyed Mary ................... Cantata—Queen Esther ............. Pantomime—Wanted a Husband ... ................Elmer Seeley ...............Wilbur Patchin .................Dora Zook ...............Otto Mutz, Jr. .............Cora Chittendon ................Webster Ray ................Miss Snyder ...............I. F. Cartney ..............H. M. Stephens .................Addic Huff ................Thos. Cartney .................Carl Schott .............Bert E. Swenson ............Forrest McAdams ..................Lang Bros. ..................May Frank ...............Harry Johnson ............Ada S. Philipps .................Chas. Morse ................Geo. Stevens ................Dale Whitfield ----Manager, Ward McDowell ...........Grace Countryman hundred fiftrt n JUNIORS ENTERTAIN PROGRAM BY SPECIAL ORDER OF SENIORS The Senior Class announces the following: program which will take place this morning at the regular chapel hour. Don’t fail to hear the special songs, toasts and addresses. The faculty will be represented in a charming burlesque. Xotc the following cast of characters: Pres. Crabtree Miss Stoner Prof. House Mrs. Ncttlcton Prof. Howie Miss Culbertson Ely Prof. Rouse Mrs. Crawford Rev. Hussong Miss Krebs Prof. Delzell Miss Schlec Prof. Searson Miss Goshen 1lanscn Prof. Hendricks Miss Allingham Prof. Beck Miss Woods Prof. Duncanson Miss Mears Prof. Overholt Miss Mutz Prof. Williams R. Whitfield Miss Ellis ....' Prof. Brownell Miss Kelley Prof. Cornell D. Cole Miss Murphy Prof. Scherer Miss Rulon Besides the entertainment furnished by this excellent company a leading educator will address the student body on the subject, “Junior Brilliancy.” Pres. C. Gordon Beck has given this address seven thousand times the past week and it will undoubtedly be the hit of the season. All work in the department of history will cease, so enjoy the big day. The much talked of Junior pennants will be used for the first time and will add much to the effect of the exercise. . « They arc not gone who leave their thought Imprinted on these noble walls; Themselves may pass: the spell they wrought Breathes air more classic in our halls; Though coming classes here may shine. They arc as satellites to ’09. And they, revolving year by year. Bow Low obeisance to their sphere. «. o WHY THE PERU ALUMNUS RETURNS TO HIS ALMA MATER To hear the drowsy hum of bees: To catch the whisp’ring of the trees; To feel the fanning of the breeze As soft it falls thru perfumed leaves; To see away up in the sky The lazy clouds go slowly by; To bask in sunshine, not too nigh: To breathe a prayer to God on high: To creep so near to Nature’s heart Where Cupid there may send a dart; To guide to higher truths of life. And dull the mind to wordly strife. Two hundredsixtetn lldsryxus (asy aX-CLkjAsvyx. OJLL hixx. pO cfc c H t xmIs. ICTvrtxM' S'X 4slXX ,,KlU CW 0L0 . IV(. COrvnxx uu j Wvc UbXrrXI pdxtJ Cj npUX,cXr. lltvo-t Oju. iJj pAwvO 'Uj i syyy'iXjyxX' c-f 0. vv.ttvvCCl W uXju tUx. mcttisr u. -f x. ‘ psLovv i yw • lijiuix. ' LLSYXs - vwnA Hu xyt dcO fax, ts y £( YifrrYusY £‘2«.-1 C.tn fiXnM ctccr vo wotU, vvx«X- PROF DFXZELL CALENDAR Monday, September 21.—Students arrive ul I'em. Train stops at Harney. Morgan loses his balance. Miss Henderson blushes. Tuesday, September 22.—Students register. Wednesday, September 23.—New students resemble walking libraries. Thursday, September 24.—Several students make good recitations. Friday, September 25.—Mr. Knoll makes first acquaintance with Miss Stoner. Saturday, September 26.—Y. M. and Y. W. reception. Jenkins decides to take a “Risk.” Sunday, September 27.—Everybody homesick. Monday, September 28.—Mrs. Snowden calls 1 Jlackstone “Honey.” Tuesday, September 29.—Young gentlemen take lessons in dormitory rules and etiquette. Wednesday, September 30.—Juniors hold reception. Thursday, October 1.—Seniors give a reception and proceed to get acquainted with themselves. The Taft excursion goes to Nebraska City. Friday, October 2.—Moore mounts the stump of democracy and upholds the platform for ten minutes. Saturday, October 3.—Bennie Bedell seen at north corner of dormitory gazing heavenward. Sunday. ()ctober 4.—Moore gives fellow-roomers a description of his ideal of a wife. Monday, October 5.—Lang occupies Junior section alone. Tuesday, ()ctober 6.—Lang decides to ascend with other Juniors to the balcony. Wednesday, C)ctobcr 7.—W. L. Best visits Overholt’s and takes private lessons in domestic science. Thursday, October 8.—Juniors elect officers. Friday, October 9.—Moore seen talking to Miss Frank. Saturday, October 10.—Moore and Miss Frank go to football game together. Monday, October 12.—Searson (in Senior reviews)—“Please remember this, for it will return like the ghost of Banquo.” ■ :«■« hundred nineteen epT 27 Ire I m i nary 11 r n'certxp DORMITORY RULES Tuesday, October 13.—Miss Goshen (in psychology)—“Mr. Knoll, what is one of the hardest things for you to remember?” Mr. Knoll—“Dates.” W ednesday, October 14.— Seniors elect officers. Thursday, October 15.—The Bryan special leaves for Nebraska City. Friday, October 16.—Critic Saturday. October 17.—The Amphictyonic Club organized. Sunday, October 18.—Bennie Rowan after several years' experience gives his definition of love. “Love is a tickling of the heart which can’t get out.” Monday, October 19.—Searson (in Senior reviews)—“Please do not forget this, because it will return like the ghost of Banquo. Tuesday, October 20.—Gordon Beck says that the biggest problem which confronts him is how he is to make up the three or four hours of sleep which he loses every night when psychology only lasts forty-five minutes. Wednesday, October 21.— Wanted. Hay, for his “Charlie Horse.” Pink Renfro. Thursday, October 22.—Miss Goshen shocks Psychology class by her use of slang. Fridav, ()ctober 23. — 1 Jennie Bedell is inclined to remain at north corner of dorm. What is the attraction? Saturday, October 24.—Mildred Porter (looking for William’s chemistry)—“I want my Wil- liam's.” Monday, October 26.—Gordon Beck—“Gee! I have the rheumatism of the arms.” Roy Lee— Pshaw! That’s nothing. I have rheumatism of the heart.” Tuesday. October 27. — Kent Mitton decides that he is the only person in the school who can correctly teach literature in the Model High School. Teachers magnify little errors of Seniors. Turn h until ed twenty no n THANKSGIVING Wednesday, October 28.—W. L. Best informs the chemistry class that Prof. Hendricks' statement can hardly be accepted without a little explanation. Thursday, October 29.—Ten watermelons arc stolen from the dormitory. Friday. October 30.—How we happened to go walking from the library. Monday. November 2.—Holtzen informs his fellow roomers that bis laboratory fees last summer school, including campustry fees, cost him $65. Tuesday, November 3.—Miss Goshen — W hat invention has tended to cause the physical deterioration of man ?” Maxev—“The riding cultivator.” Wednesday. November 4.—Vacation commences. Thursday, November 5.—Cartney spends the day reading Alice in Wonderland. Monday, November 9.—School begins again. Everyone in good humor. Tuesday, November 10.—Lewis Leonard (in parliamentary law class)— “Your motion has died for want of a second.” Thursday, November 12.—Searson (in debating class)—“Now, if some one will kindly wake up our friend Eastwood, we will dismiss the class. Sunday, November 15.—Morgan dropped collection basket at Methodist church. Preacher frowned. Morgan’s knees smote together. Tuesday, November 17.—Girls on third floor of dormitory practice gymnastics and cake-walks. Miss Stoner appears. Hasty exit of girls with Miss Stoner a close second. Thursday. November 19.—Perry Cook (raising bis hand)—“Professor House.” Professor—“Do you want to speak to some one?” Perry—“No, sir. 1 want to speak to you.” Friday, November 20.—Miss Best gives her plan for Junior clay. Schott heartily approves and “thinks it is the ‘Best’ plan.” Saturday. November 21.—Miss Catherine Woods has the Nebraska City flyer stop and back up in order to recover her pocket-book which she dropped out of the window. Wednesday. November 25.—Senior class meetings. Hendricks calls on girls to help pay for the party given by Senior boys. T:co hundred itveniY-ont The. , r na.de. Thursday, November 26.—Students in Peru dream of Thanksgiving dinner smiling at them across the distance. Friday, November 27.—Miss Goshen (in psychology)—“An excess of stimuli causes pain. Give an example.” Miss Davis—“Squeezing hands.” Miss Goshen —“Well! I don’t know.” Saturday, November 28.—Dr. Mathes, president of the State Normal of Washington, gives us a very interesting lecture on Washington state and its resources. Monday, November 30.—Knoll skips teaching. Is seen talking energetically and with many gestures to Miss Tally. Wednesday, December 2.—Jesse Hendricks makes first appearance at Mt. Vernon Hall. He goes to see France. Friday, December 4.—Scholl objects seriously to the length of Philo business meeting. Why ? Sunday, December 6.—First snow. Moore and Campbell order sleigh. Moore sends comp, to Dorm. Gets better acquainted with dorm, rules and countermands his order for sleigh. Monday, December 7.—Skinner finds sideburns lost by W. L. Best. Peru defeats Shenandoah, score 33 to 28. Tuesday, December 8.—Hendricks goes to Revival meetings at Christian Church and is requested to sing in the choir. “No, I can’t sing as it doesn’t even run in the family.” Wednesday, December 9.—Russell Whitfield finds the dormitory door and enters. Great rejoicing within. Thursday, December 10.—Webb Ray goes to chapel with his shoes unbuttoned. Friday, December 11.—Outlines for future life filled out in chapel. Queer why so many girls wrote matrimony. Saturday, December 12.—Swenson notifies the seniors that he has an assistant in his mind which he would like to have by his side. Monday, December 14.—Professor Hendricks takes strenuous exercise in gymnasium and throws his finger out of place. Tuesday, December 15.—Professor Scherer forgets to lead noon-day prayer meeting. When questioned as to the reason, he says, “Dog-on-it, I forgot it.” Wednesday, December 16.—Best shows his ability as nursery appurtenance by carrying a squalling child from the chapel. Thursday, December 17.—Duncanson (reading an announcement)—“The Ciceronian Society meets this evening at 4:30 in the V. W. rest room.” Friday, December 18.—Searson again informs the class in Senior reviews that certain facts arc like the ghost of Banquo. Sunday, December 20.—Meyer (after coming home from the dorm.)— Gee! But I wish Saturday and Sunday came oftener.” Monday. December 21.—Professor Scherer wears a grin because of basketball victories. Tuesday. December 22.—Overholt repairs chapel rostrum during chapel and faculty look on approvingly. Ttvo hutidrsd Itt'fnfvtteo Wednesday, December 23.—Students take the hint and ”23’’ for home. Christmas vacation. I anphere is so hilarious that he discards his hat at Nebraska City. Monday. January 4.—Students return. Everybody is “just tickled to death” to see everybody else. Great improvement noticed because of a few square meals of “mother’s cooking.” Tuesday, January 5.—Hen Bedell returns from Sioux City after several weeks' visit. Wednesday, January 6.—120 below zero. Thursday, January 7.—Rowan's House afire. All firemen called out. Bennie upset the lamp while curling bis hair. Breathes there a boy with soul so dead Who never to himself hath said. As out of tlie door he sticks his head O11 a day like this, “Let's go skating. Friday, January 8.—Miss Goshen tells fish stories at Philo. Gives a vivid description of how she followed a salmon up the stream and over a water-fall. Saturday, January 9.—Jesse Hendricks announces his determination to con-cjtter and annex France. Sunday, January 10.—The various paths leading to the rural districts are explored by students. Monday, January 11.—Professor Hendricks leads chapel devotional exercises amid great applause from Junior boys. Tuesday, January 12.—Senior Men's Indoor Baseball Team accept the challenge of the Faculty Boys' Team. Wednesday, January 13.—Sleet covers the sidewalks. Mitton’s dignity takes a flop in front of the chapel. Everybody pleased. Thursday, January 14.—Searson (in Literature Class)—“The things which minister to our bodily needs do not become tiresome to us. Now, class, do bread and butter ever get old?” Several students in unison—“Yes! They do at our house.” Friday, January 15.—Evcrsole and Garcy exchange girls by mistake after society. Great consternation. Saturday. January 16.—Best and Blackstone (the hot air specialists) have their hands frozen with liquid air. Sunday, January 17.—Miss Woods becomes hysterical because she doesn’t know how to turn off the heat from the tireless cooker. Monday. January 18.—Professor Hendricks finds Miss Buhrtnan bolding Blackstone’s hand in the laboratory. She explains by saying she was examining the spot which was frozen Saturday evening. Tuesday, January 19.—Skinner loses his side-burns. A very sad parting, indeed. Everyone sympathizes. Wednesday. January 20.—Lost—An overcoat. Finder please return to McDowell or Seeley. Query: Whose overcoat is it? Thursday, January 21.—Juniors inspect the Seniors practicing for Class Day. Two hundred iwen ylhree Friday. January 22.— Senior Class Day. “Hurrah for ’09.” Saturday. January 23.—Cartney has finished “Alice in Wonderland” and begins Lucy's Wonderful Globe.” Monday. January 25.—Regular meeting of art club in dormitory parlor. Miss Stoner plays the part of Sherlock Holmes along Lover's Lane and forgets to attend. Tuesday, January 26.—-Joy (Morgan) reigns in library this afternoon and confusion worse confounded reigns in one corner of it. Wednesday. January 27.—John Lang and Glenn Jenkins have a class scrap” in chapel. Thursday, January 28.—Inmates of Oak Glen took a midnight sprint to sharpen their appentites. • Friday. January 29.—Patchin at Everett DOMES 11C SCIENCE literary contest rails at female blandish- ments. In his dream that night he evolves a plan for escaping them. Saturday, January 30.—Philo program. Moore makes a hit by his frequent use of the word “ten-den-cy.” Monday, February 1.—Swenson brings bull-dog to chapel to protect Jenkins from John Lang. Tuesday, February 2.—Dramatic Club postpone regular meeting because of an important Junior class meeting” which was to be kept secret. Wednesday, February 3.—Junior Class Day. Professor Howie sprains ankle hurrying to get to chapel on time. Thursday. February 4.—Thirty boys hunt dinner. Gilbert says 23.” Friday, February 5.— Saturday. February 6.—Hurst's Rasket-Ball team from Falls City refuse to finish the game. Sunday. February 7.—Ray Sims re|x rts six chairs broken on the little ones in Tccum-seh. The School Board prepare to engage the entire output of a reliable chair factory. Monday, February 8.—Zoology students dissect the pigeon. “Poor little thing.” Tuesday. February 9.—Miss Goshen dis- cards her Ladd’s (Psychology) for Angell’s. No ladics ‘societies for me Girls all in mourning. PATCHIN Two hutnirtii I’v nty-fout Wednesday. February 10.—Chapman proves himself a genius. Keeps pigeon eggs from freezing by carrying them home in his mouth. Thursday, February II.—Moore (class president) proves his ability by climbing a pillar in the class room. Seniors arc much pleased. Friday. February 12.—Seniors put on their Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes and proceed to have their pictures taken. Saturday. February 13.—Miss Best in the role of Miss Stoner frightens several young ladies at dormitory who are having a midnight spread. Sunday. February 14.—Hpidcmic of hairdressing strikes Mt. Vernon. Monday. February 15.—A new member of the faculty appears at the home of E. L. House. Weight twelve pounds. Tuesday, February 16.— Senator Swenson buys apples with which to bribe the senate. Several members entirely disgusted. Wednesday. February 17.—Harold Stevens compliments Miss Freiday on her excellent debate during the preliminaries. Miss Freiday did not enter the preliminaries. Wake up. Harold, and hear the birds sing. Thursday, February 18.—“President” Overholt reads his annual message to Congress. Friday, February 19.—Jennings announces publicly that he will not go to the Mt. Vernon reception. Saturday, February 20.—A. J. Hill curls his hair and has his picture taken. Girls' Basket-Ball team returning from a successful trip arc met by enthusiastic students and are borne triumphantly up the hill. 7 Unhurt 1 Sunday, February 21.—Mill’s hair is still curly. He stays away from church. Miss Stoner washes Dewey's face. Monday, February 22.—Mt. Vernon reception. Jennings arrives promptly at 7: 30 and stays all evening. Tuesday, February 23.—Duncanson lectures on “Fake Notices” in chapel. He immediately reads three. Wednesday, February 24.—Hill’s hair is still curly. Thursday, February 25.—Swenson (in theory class)—“The characteristics of a teacher should be a love for children and a burning desire to teach. Friday, February 26.—Miss Scgclkc (reading from bulletin board)—“Another Conference at 3:45- Oh! Heck! Saturday, February 27.—Meyer souvenirs the hairbrush from photo gallery. Tuo hundred twrnt?- fve Sunday, February 28.—Schott and Miss France go to church. For further particulars see Miss Stoner. Monday, March 1.—Great excitement. Chimney burns out at Mrs. Young’s. Humphrey is seen running about wildly with a salt shaker in his hand. Bravo! Tuesday, March 2.—A legislative committee visits Peru. Colonel Majors informs the students that Lincoln. Crabtree and Dan Xcttleton are the three homeliest men known. Thursday, March 4.—Miss Kelley while curling her hair brings the hot iron in contact with her nose. Friday, March 5.—Professor W eeks experiments by mistake with absolute alcohol in his alcohol lamps. “It burns all right but doesn’t last long enough.” Absolute alcohol costs $5.75 per gallon. Commercial alcohol costs 45 cents per gallon. Saturday,March 6.—Miss Giltner thinks Mr. Tyler is a “candy kid with gum ears.” Monday, March 8.—Miss O’Connor searches diligently all over the laboratory for a bottle of H„0. Tuesday, March 9.—Searson (in Romeo and Juliet class)—“Mr. Skinner, express your views of the love of Romeo.” Skinner. “1 consider that Rommy O was in love.” Wednesday, March 10. Senior girls go coasting on stolen sleds. Thursday, March 11.—Sleigh bells heard on every side. Friday, March 12.—Schott goes to Nemaha City with Glee Club and by his excellent solo work regains his reputation as a singer. Saturday, March 13.—Junior class meeting. John Lang is bothered by applause. “If you boys would keep still you would learn more.” ' wi humitfd txvfntv-fight Monday, March 15.—Glee Club appear in full dress suits. Tuesday, March 16.—Miss Mcars informs the Senior Geography class that the Encyclopedia Brittanica is a valuable source of information on any subject. Wednesday, March 17.—St. Patrick’s Day. Miss Goshen appears in a green suit. Saturday, March 20.—Athenians entertain the Ciceronians. Monday, March 22.—Jenkins advertises for a pair of lady’s white silk gloves. Friday, March 26.—Junior-Senior Banquet is a grand success. Saturday, March 27.—Blackstonc overheard telling Miss Peterson how lonesome lie was at the Banquet. Tuesday, March 30.—Glee Club start on their western trip. Thursday, April 1.—Vacation begins. Glee Club leave Moore and Lanphcre in Hastings. Monday, April 5.—Students return. Tuesday, April 6.—Dr. Steiner gives his lecture on “The Trail of the Emigrant.” Wednesday, April 7.—Garey ties -Miss Warwick’s tie during chapel. Thursday, April 8.—Students rejoice over the recent appropriations allowed bv the legislature. Friday, April 9.—Peruvians celebrate passage of Administration Building Bill. Jenkins and Rep. Skeen both carried into chapel. Saturday, April 10.—Peruvian to press. Friday, April 16.—Glee Club entertain the natives of Nebraska City. Saturday, April 17.—First baseball game occurs. Thursday, April 22.—Kcarncy-Pcru Debate. Friday, May 14.—Debate with Missouri. Victory for Peru. Sunday, May 30.—Baccalaureate sermon. Tuesday, June 1.—Commencement Day. Two hundred twenty-nine 'B rcis cvjc view of a. £ } v o) . D x vj T n 0 KH1 A.K . D IYI loo Monday j TueS -U-y 1 Wfedn adat} | | Thursday “f td ay | Satu.r day (Rise it suiiitp wm HTsKLy A OUIlD'tht'Bloc.k m open The IA u Tal c f CdT) SHotfCR Uook THRU Tht Yen Whl lc 0r'CAk.[a sfi ij Sf-a.rf The. Rct'w'e. 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Chatelain, £«, PERU, NEBRASKA Bhe Best Clothing, Hats, Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Bags, Dress Suit Cases, Etc., will be found at Sara Goldberg’s 806 Central Avenue Nebraska City, Neb. F f)e Royal L. D. MUNSON Co.. Proprietors 15th and 0 Streets NEWLY REMODELED Private Telephone in Every Room. 25 Room with Private Bath. 100 Room without Private Bath. Ra.tes, $2 and $2.50 Per Day. The Only American Plan Hotel in the City. Lincoln, Nebr. Farmer’s Millinery Peru, Nebraska Harney Driijj ° 1 01 11, Wl Hotel Watson 0 NEBRASKA CITY NEBRASKA a J. L. JACKSON, Proprietor All Kinds of First-Class Work WEST SIDE BARBER SHOP FIRST DOOR WEST OF BANK R. A. PHELPS, Prop. Wo solicit your patronage B. G. GIFFORD a Livery and Teaming Baggage and Bus Work a Barn Phono 13 Res. Phone 114 Yost Clothing Company Clothing and Shoes Gents’ Furnishings South Auburn, Nebraska Mandelson Goldstein THE GOOD CLOTHES STORE Nebraska City, .Nebraska .. We Sell.. Kuppenheimer L System David Adler’s Collegian Clothing RICHARDSON Photographer Peru, Nebr. A FEW HITS Heard in Senior Grammar: “Man is a noun.” “Woman is a preposition.” Treble voice in back row—“Yes, ‘a gorid many men are pronouns, too.” When will— People tire of Peru ? Campustry cease? Phil Rouse tire of talking about the Seniors? Prof. Beck cease working for the Seniors? Prof. Dclzcll’s hair turn gray? People cease praising “The Peruvian,” Vol. 11 ? Our glory fade? Xevcr! The Glee Club as Chas. Morse Sees Tt: Flic Club is not only indebted to Prof. House who made it possible, but also to the accompanist, which has been of no primary importance. The organization was indeed fort.mate in having an accompanist of such ability as Miss Lare-mer. She has a beautiful touch, and shows rare interpretative genius. ■■■ f) Perplexing question but rightly answered when you get your cuts o Baker Bros. The highest quality print better 1 -..— last longer ALWAYS WELL DONE • V 7, .ti OSWALD, The Photographer FALLS CITY Greeting to Senior Girls Hallowe’en, 1908 Would I like to be a Kiri. Wearing many a golden curl ? That to them seems out of sight. But for me ’twould make me tight. Ask me then if I like girls? And my head just fairly whirls. That's the reason, maiden knights. That we welcome you tonight. We would have you, Little Queens, Enjoy with us this Hallowe’en; With this noble thought in view We our greetings offer you. Spend with us in pure delight, All the eve and half the night: Hope you’re entertained just fine. By the boys of 1900. -G D. J. • A Note found by the Editor when he failed to make an appointment at 1 oclock 1 K i MISTKX J K KIX-: I’ve been waiting, waiting for thee: Of thee I'm thinking. But you come net to me. I’ve been waiting, waiting for thee: Of thee I'm thinking. It is nhiiost three. I’ve been waiting, waiting for fee; Of thee I’m thinking. In room A I’ll he. I’ve been waiting, waiting for thee: Of thee I’m thinking. Sincerely. W. X. I). MEDITATION Oh, ’tis sweet to feel at even That our work lias been well done. That along life’s nigged pathway One more mile our feet have run; That to some poor, wearied brother We have stooped with word and smile. And. perchance, since God were with us, Helped to strengthen faith the while; Helped to show that God is loving: Man through Him is loving, too. And that thus, for one another. We’re to live the life that’s true. I f each day of care and labor. In this busy world of ours. Docs not bring us near to some one Life’s like springtime without flowers A , X. Jd iyiAsiJC
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