Peru State College - Peruvian Yearbook (Peru, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 234 of the 1912 volume:

'A r. ullje ftermttatt of 1912 ffubltfilji'ii bif tlj? Senior (flaso of 1012, of % Nebraska £ tatr Normal at jfeni Bohtme Unite Briiiratum ulo Danirl Wrbatrr ifiayra, $rrsii rnt of tlir Nebraska §tate Normal £rbool at $lrrn, mho, aa an Eilnrator of tlir first rank anil |Irroonal Ifrtrnb of thr rarrat tuyr, Ijaa inspirrii In ruery atu-iirnt of JJrru lofty ihrala anil noble ambitions, this uolmur is briiiratrii by tlir rniur (Class of 1U12. (Ulic 1912 Jfenroiatt C. ARTHUR ANDERSON .... Editor-in-chief MAE MILLER........................ . Associate Editor GRACE MILLER............................ ‘ MAUD BERRY . ............ E. C. BECK..............................Business Manager JAMES DORSEY . . . Assistant Business Manager HARLEY SHAVER .... Subscription Manager WARD NIPPERT Assistant Subscription Manager M. P. RENFRO.........................Advertising Manager PERCY LAPP .. . . Assistant Advertising Manager MRS. LYDIA ADAMS.............................Art Editor SANFORD CLEMENT.............................Photographer SARA JEWELL..........................View Photographer ROY RALSTON...................................Cartoonist CECILIA IIOEHNE.........................Literary Editor RAY LUNDY...........................• . Athletic Editor CATHERINE GREENLEE . . Organization Editor HAZEL TAYLOR..............................Alumni Editor MABEL SWANSON..........................Religious Editor BERTHA LAM BART...........................Social Editor S. ALTA WELLS.......................Senior Class Editor H. H. MOYER ..... Editor Funny Department BESSIE FAGG . . Assistant Editor Funny Department CINNA BURCH..........................Class Stenographer wmmmm liHSajgiil maMt U ■ ! ' l'.;i I. l l i i Ul l i!J I; M; 111:| I; 111,: i IiU’i Mfjm Li,';! 4 HON. WILLIAM JRNNIN08 ItRYAN Commencement Address IIEV. THEODORE M. SIIIPIIKRD Itnccnlnurcatc Sermon (Cnmmrnrrnuntt (Caliutiutr, HU 2 it :oo A. M. mtiUty, fRay HI Baccalaureate Sermon, Rev. I. M. Shiphcrd 2:30 P.M. . Union Meeting, Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A. and N. C. A. 8 P. M. . . fflnniiay, iflatj 2D . Philomathcan Open Session 8:00 P.M. . tMiffliiaii. iflatj 21 8:00 P.M. . UlrtUu-nJiay. iflay 22 Senior Class Play, “If I Were King” 8:30 A.M. . 10:30 A.M. . Gluiraiiay. fHay 23 2:30 P.M. . ANNUAL MAY FESTIVAL Afternoon Program, Recital by David Bispham and Madame Ormesby. 8:00 P.M. . Evening Program. Cantata: Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise 10:30 A. M. 2:15 P.M. . 3ffrtiiay. ittay 24 ... Commencement Address, William Jennings Bryan £ tatr Snarb uf f-fturatiuu I ION. 15. I.. Siikixhohn, M. I .. President: term expires 1012..................................Peru Hon. N. P. McDonald, Vice President; term expires 1813........................................Kearney Hon. J. J. Toolkit, Secretary : term expires 1011.............................................Ansclmo IIon. I. F. Roacii, D. D.. term expires 1015..................................................Lincoln Hon. A. II. Viei.b: term expires 1016.........................................................Norfolk IIon. .Iamks B. Dki.xkix. Sti| erlntendcnt 1’olillc Instruction, cx-ollicio...................Lincoln IIon. V. a. Gimmick, State Treasurer.........................................................Lincoln STATE SUIT. JAS. E. DKLZKLL AND DEPUTY STATE SUIT. ELLIOTT George llelzcll She 11 luti'll Vlele Tooley McDonald DORA Kit KISS 1IAZKL S. WKISSTKIt 1000 1. Dl., A. It.. 1010 (Training ffiuiliiing The Training Building, formerly known as Normal Hall, is the oldest building on the Campus; the main part having been erected in 1886. The greater part of it is now used by Normal training or model school which has the distinction of being one of the very first training schools ever organized under the direct control of a State Normal. Under the direction of the Superintendent, Dean E. L. Rouse, the school has been thoroughly and systematically organized, being divided into five de- STKI.I.A l'KAKl, KKLLY 1S00 KDITII VAN MIDDLKSWOUTII B. K.. A. B.. 1008 Tied re N. MAUD CARI’KNTBR 1911 ROSS H. IIOUSK A. B.. 1909 KATIIKRIM-: K. CRAWFORD 1900 I.OU 1XI.A IIOSMKK 1897 partments each of which lias one or more training teachers. On the first floor we have the kindergarten department under the supervision of Miss Ilosmcr. the primary under Miss Kelley, the intermediate, formerly under Miss Van Middles-worth and Miss Webster, but the latter resigning at Christmas time, now under the supervision of Miss Van Middlesworth and Miss Perkins, and the grammar department under Miss Krebs. On the same floor is found also the public school art department, conducted by Miss Ralston. On the second floor of the building is the model High School of which Mr. Lcfler is principal, and the de- Thlrlctn r Fourteen partments of Observation and Methods under Mrs. Crawford, and Geography under Miss Louise Mcars. who is further known as the author of the “Hills of Peru.” Tiie rooms of the third floor are reserved for the use of the two Literary Societies, the Catholic Organization and the Normal Band; while those of the basement are used by Miss Carpenter, instructor of Public School Music, and Mr. R. H. House, associate professor of English. W1NIKRICD I’ICKKIXS 1011 L. It. AI.MSTKAI) It. Sc.. A. M.. ion LOU I SIC W. MICA US It. IC.. 1007 KlCItX RALSTON 1011. A DM INI SITUATION BUILDI NO KATII Kit INK L. WOODS A. It.. 1901 KSTIIKIt A. Cl.AltK A. It.. A. SI.. 1898 (Ehr A ministratiun lUtilhitty The Administration Building is the newest of the Normal structures, being dedicated on May 27, 1911. In the Lobby on the second floor stands the statue of Horace Mann. On the left arc the Faculty Rest Rooms, President Hayes’ office and that of his private secretary, Miss Frances Blake, and also the large general office joining the JOHN SI. HOWIE A. B.. 1898 WILLIAM N. OKI. .ELL It. K.. 190.1 Sixteen LILLIAN U. STONER B. D.. 18i 8 MATTIE COOK ELLIS 1892 private office of Registrar Overholt. The Registrar is assisted in his duties by Miss Dunnigan, stenographer, and Miss Warrick, bookkeeper. The Latin recitation rooms of Prof. Esther Clark and Associate Professor Woods are on the right of the lobby. Professor Dclzcll has charge of the Business Department on the third floor. From the windows of these rooms one has an excellent view of the beautiful tree-covered hills of Peru. CHARLES K. BECK B. E.. 1901 FRED M. GREGG A. B.. A. M.. 1905 Seventeen SCIKNCK HAM, IIKNUY 15. IMJNCAN.SON 15. S.. 15. K„ A. M.. 1802 !•'. C. .IKAX A. 15.. 1911 m 0 Base's; • « _' ■ . -sags s WILBUR K. HOYT it. CLIFFORD IIKNDRICKS A. B.. A. M.. 1010 B. R.. A. B.. 100S Srtpnrp i all Science Hall, formerly the Library of the Normal, contains the lecture rooms and well equipped laboratories of the biological and physical science departments. The work in biology is conducted in the rooms on the first floor of the building, Prof. H. B. Duncanson being instructor in the courses in Zoology and geology, while Prof. Jean has charge of work in botany. The department of physical science is located in the second floor of this hall. The work in astronomy and chemistry is conducted by Professor 1 loyt, while the courses in physics and methods of science arc given by Assistant Professor Hendricks. Ticruljf ANNK M. GOSH UN . UI.VA K. ItUMIN II. I... 1SW '� • I . i� no Kthrary luilbuty Library Building, completed in the fall of 1911, contains, on the lower and upper floors, class rooms for various departments. Dr. H. C. House, head of the English department and director of the Choral Societies, has charge of the advanced classes in English. Prof. E. A. Whitcnack conducts the work in German language and Literature, and Professor Goshen offers those courses in Psychology and History of Education required of all Normal graduates. Miss E. E. Rulon. Librarian, assisted by Miss M. Tynon and Miss Branson, has charge of the Library of 25.000 volumes of reference and text books. MARY A. TYNON UK). I.IIIIIIH lilt ANSON Ticcnltf-ltco ORACK D. CUI.IIKICTSON 1000 On the upper floor of the building arc the text hook rooms, Expression Mall and Art Room. Miss Grace Culberson, Associate Professor of English, has charge of the literature study, grammar and constructive work of the lower classmen. Special courses designing to qualify students to take supervisory positions in the public schools are offered by the Art and Expression Departments. Miss Mamie R. Mutz, Associate Professor of Art, has charge of the work in drawing, painting and modeling. The expression work for the first semester was in the hands of Miss Daisy D. Nettleton, Associate Professor of Expression; upon her resignation Miss Ruby Ferguson was elected to take charge of the work of the department. DAISY 1 . Nirm.KTON 1004 ma.mii: R. MUTZ n. k.. litor. Tmnty-lhrec |Irru (Cnlnr an$ Fling abroad our Normal colors To the free Nebraska breeze, Blending hcav’n’s own white and azure, With the soft green of the trees! While our loyal hearts and voices . In pride and joy unite, As we sing Peru’s devotion To the pale blue and the white. Through the years of sun and shadow, Mid the scenes we love so well, O’er our hearts our dear old colors Still weave their magic spell; And wherever life shall call us We’ll strive with all our might To uphold the brave tradition Of the pale blue and the white. When the cares of life o’er take us. Mingling fast our locks with gray, When our dearest hopes forsake us False fortunes fade away, We shall banish pain and sadness, By mcm’ries fond and bright. Of the old Nebraska Normal, And the Pale Blue and the White. V. S. BURR 1010 .llniutstrtal 2Sutli ing The Industrial Building, in which is located the electric light and heating plant, contains also the Departments of Agriculture, Manual Training and Domestic Science. The agricultural work given by Professor Weeks consists of field and laboratory work, special attention being given to the work of the teacher of agriculture in our public schools. Regular two-year courses in Manual Training and Domestic Science are given in response to the growing demand for supervisors of the industrial work of our public schools. The Domestic Economy classes, conducted by Miss Myrtle Ferguson, do their laboratory work in a modern sewing room and kitchen. The Manual Training Department, supervised by Professor Smith. Director of Band and Orchestra, have at their disposal a well equipped work-shop. F. N. Pettit is Chief Engineer of the Heating and Lighting Plant. W. S. Burr is the Overseer of the Property of the Normal. KRKD C. SMITH FRANK PETTIT A. It.. It. S.. 11 11 1910 BKITB M. AUSTIN A. B.. 1000 ®hr (Chapi'l Midway between the Library and Administration Buildings stands the Chapel, a large structure of the Medieval style of architecture. As you enter, you find, opening off to the right and left, the Y. VY. C. A. and Y. M. C. A. rest rooms. The interior of the Chapel, a beautifully frescoed room, has a seating capacity of about twelve hundred. To the right and left of the large stage found in the front of the room, are the music rooms of Miss Austin, instructor of Piano Music, and Professor Loch, Violin Instructor. In the lower part of the building we find a large, well equipped Gymnasium. Here is carried on the efficient work of Miss Rader, the girls' physical director, and a portion of the work of Professor Thacker, coach of the boys’ athletics. w. S. BURK AND KAMI!A- i WILLIAM NEWTON DKI.ZKU. AdvUcr. Clan of 1012 (Our Aiuiisrr Tlic Class of 1912 lias been fortunate in having as adviser. Professor Delzcll, who was appointed to fill that position by the unanimous wish and request of the class. In the same year and month that the Peru State Normal was organized, Professor Delzcll began his career near Monticello, Indiana. William was but seven years old when his father went blind, so he, together with his brother, shouldered the responsibility of supporting the family; seven years later he moved to Antelope County, Nebraska. Being ambitious to secure an education, through his own efforts and sacrifices he put himself through school, attending Gates Academy at Ncligli, Omaha Commercial College, and graduating from Peru State Normal in 1894. He began his teaching career at Unadilia, from there going to Dunbar, and three years later he moved to Syracuse, where he remained five years as Superintendent of Schools. For three years he was associated with the “Nebraska Teacher,” one of the leading educational papers of the state, as one of its editors. Thirty Since 1905 he has been a member of the Peru Normal faculty, as head of the Department of Commerce. He has always taken an active interest in all the organizations of the school, and was adviser for many years of the oldest literary society in the school as well as in the state. His work in the Normal has brought him in touch not only with the individual students but with the best educational men of the state, and no man is more widely known over the state than Professor Delzell. He is a prominent factor in the educational world and has done much towards promoting a truer professional spirit among the teachers of the state. Not only has his influence been felt in the management of the affairs and enterprises of the Class but it has extended to each individual member of the Class. He has devoted to the Class much of his time and the best of his energies, and his services as adviser have been invaluable because his advice and suggestions arc the results of years of practical experience in the university of hard knocks.” No one can know him without- feeling that here is a man of “true blue,” a man whose goodness of heart and broad sympathies make him a superior teacher and never-to-be-forgotten friend. Modest and unassuming, he has created in the hearts of the Class a place for himeslf that is secure and can be filled by no other. That which we obtain from books constitutes but a small part of our education. It is the inspiration that we derive from personal contact with our fellow-beings that is of far-reaching importance and of a lasting character. Our adviser is a man who has helped us get ideals and visions of the great possibilities and the grand opportunities that arc ours. If his reward be commensurate with his services it will indeed be great. A portion of his reward will consist in knowing that he has the lasting friendship and admiration of the whole Class. The Class of 1912 has incurred a debt of gratitude to Professor Delzell that can never be repaid. RECREATION II0UKS I’KOKKSSOR DELZELL AT 1I0MK Thlrty-onc flIHCTKfl hUTO- r ' cc 57 Y?. O' nm WtlCLUC S- CARL ARTHUR ANDERSON Wahoo................................Wahoo High Philomathcan, Y. M. C. A., Peruvian Staff, Chorus, Glee Club, Quartet, Athletic Association, Editor in Chief Peruvian, Wayne Debating Team. LYDIA L. ADAMS Geneva..............................Geneva High Everett, Y. W. C. A., General Science Club, Peruvian Staff, ESTHER V. ANDERSON Weston...............................Wahoo High Everett Literary Society, Y. W. C. A., Athletic Association. MARGARET ANDERSON Wahoo................................Wahoo High Philomathcan, Y. W. C. A., Athletic Association, Philo Program Committee. ALTA CAREW ARBUCKI.K York.....................................York High Philoinathean, Y. W. C. A., Chorus, ROY EDWARD BAILEY Oakdale, Neb...................Armstrong, Iowa, High Everett, Y. M. C. A.. Ciceronian. Athletic Association. President of Senior Class. Treasurer of Everett. MAUD BERRY Tekamah..............................Tekamah High Philomatheau. Y. W. C. A.. Peruvian Staff, Chorus, Treasurer of Y. W. C. A.. BEULAH BRAWNER Springfield.........................Springfield High Philoinathcan, Y. W. C. A.. German Club, (llflCTtKI (T .ex EARL CLIFTON BECK Panama.................................Hickman High Philomathcan, Y. M. C. A., Dramatic Club, Normalitc Board, Normalitc Staff, Peruvian Staff. Glee Club, Athletic Association. Athletic Team, Baseball '08, ’n, '12, Business Manager of Peruvian. AMELIA BENSON Odell.....................................Odell High Everett, Y. W. C. A.. Athletic Association, Senior Basket-ball Team. DALNA BROWN S,an,on.................................Stanton High Everett, Y. W. C. A.. Athenian, Health and Efficiency Club. RUTH BROWNLEE D°' as.......................... ... Douglas High Everett. ifrmgfwt ROWENA BRANAMAN Concord................................Concord High Everett, Dramatic Club. Orchestra, Atheltic Association. Chairman of Everett Program Committee. Blanchard, Iowa CINNA BURCH .................... Blanchard High Philo, Y. W. C. A.. German Club. SANFORD L. CLEMENTS Elmwood....................................Elmwood High Philo. Y. M. C. A., Ciceronian Dramatic Club. General Science Club, Band, Peruvian Staff. Athletic Association, Baseball Team and Manager, Assistant in Agriculture, President of Philo. President of Agricultural Society. CHARLOTTE CECIL COOLEY Philomathcan. Y. VV. C. A., Normalitc Board. Chorus, Athletic Association, Assistant in English, Episcopal Association. nmcTcm hunDRCD-ras 'MmCm v H9 LF.LA COURTRICHT Beaver City.......................Beaver City High Philomathcan, Y. V. C. A., Athenian. Chorus, Athletic Association. Philo Secretary. EMMA CARLSON Elgin. Neb...........................Gates Academy Philomathcan. Y. W. C. A.. Chorus. Athletic Association. marie CROSS Fairbury................. Fair bury Iligli Philomathcan. Y. W. C. A.. Latin Club. FLORA ALICE CARRICO Fairbury . . p, .. , Fairbury High i hiloniathcan, Y W C A i - , . , „ ' 1 u A - Biological Semii L'unnar. GRACE DUNLAP Douglas...............................Douglas High PJtilomathean. AGNES KAMRADT Alexandria........................Alexandria High Philomathcan. Y. W. C. A.. German Club. BESSIE DOLEZAL Fremont..............................Fremont Normal Everett,. N. C. A„ German Club, Vice President German Club. JAMES HARRISON DORSEY Marquette.........................Marquette High Everett, Peruvian Staff. Athletic Association. Elgin . Elgin High BESSIE FAGG Arlington................................Arlington High Everett, German Club, Latin Club, Chorus, Athletic Association. First Basket-ball Team. STELLA FAIRCHILD Kennard................................Kennard High Philomathcan, Y. W. C. A., Athenian. Latin Club, Normalitc Staff. Athletic Association. FRANCES CECIL FROHNER Weston................................Wcston Hi h Everett, N. C. A., Athletic Association. MAY FUDGE Ulysses................................Brainard High Philomathean, Y. W. C. A., Athenian, General Science Club, Secretary General Science, Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. nincTcm hgftRMi 57 NETTIE FRANCES FOWLER Brock..................................Brock High Philomathean, Y. W. C. A. ANNABEL FLETCHER Herman................................Herman High Everett, Dramatic Club, Chorus. Athletic Association. GRACE GRAY Olcdo, III..........................Reynolds High Everett, Chorus. Assistant in Chemistry. L. B. GIFFORD ' Peru..................................Peru High Everett, Foot-ball Team. CORDELIA GRAMLICII Fort Crook..............................Papillion High Philoniathean. Y. W. C. A.. Biological Seminar Athletic Association, Assistant in Agriculture. ATHALIA M. CATES Scottsbluff...........................Scottsbluff High Philoinathcan, Y. W. C. A. CATHERINE GREENLEE Sidney...................................Sid c ’ High Everett. Latin Club. Chorus, Normalitc Board. Peruvian Staff. Athletic Association. Episcopal Guild. Everett Norinalitc Representative. MARTHA GREENLEE Sidney...........................................Sid' Everett. Normalitc Staff. Chorus. Peruvian Staff. Athletic Association. Episcopal Guild. 'I EMMA GREENWOOD Utica..................................Utica High Philomathcan, Y. W. C. A. Biological Seminar, General Science Club. NELLIE GAFFIN Valley.................................Fremont High Everett, Athletic Association. CECILIA HOEHNE Stanton ....................................Stanton High Everett, Peruvian Staff, Y. W. C. A., Chorus. Vice President Everett. Latin Club, President Latin Club, President Athenian. MAY HARDEN Utica...................................Utica High Philo, Athletic Association, German Club. p Hardy Beatrice Norfolk CLEO V. HALE ..................................Hardy High Philo Program Committee, Chorus, Y. V. C. A. Cabinet. GRACE L. HOOPER ..........Beatrice High ANNA HAZEN .......................Wayne Normal Philo. Physical Science Club. Y. W. C. A., Assistant in Physics. General Science Club. lenore e. hertert Pierce . Chorus. Pierce High EDNA HANKS Nebraska City.........................Auburn High Everett. JATTIE HENDRICKS •'l?c,son.........................Pawnee City High Philomathcan. Vice President Senior Class Y. W. C. A., Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, Athenian. Secretary Athenian. Athletic Association. Philomathean Trustee. Omaha BULAH HUNTER ........................Omaha High Everett. Peruvian Staff. Athletic Association. Minden High Upland............... Philomathcan. Y. M C -V a.i.i v • • ssi i-... • A, . Athletic Association. Assistant m Chemistry, Ciceronian. Y MCa C ,P nMhcan D«n.atic Club. • C A' Cab,nci- Normalitc Editor in Chief. Glee Club. ROSE LAVINA HANSON .................................Oakland High Philomathean, Athletic Association, Y. W. C. A.. Health and Efficiency. MARY EDNA HILL Lincoln Lincoln Philomathean. Vice President Y. W. C. A. Y. W. C. A.. Assistant in Gym. High Hooper . Everett. MAMIE HAUSER ...............Hooper High Y. W. C. A.. Athletic Association. Dramatic Club. Chorus. Lincoln LOUISE HERRICK . . Lincoln Philomathean. Athletic Association. Athletic Board. Y. W. C. A. High nincTCtn imcd- M - FRANCES HUGHES McCook................................McCook High Philo. Athenian. Y. W. C. A., Vice President Athenian. CHARLOTTE E. IMLER Shuber‘..............................Nelson High Philomathean, Chorus, Y. W. C. A. HORTENSE INKS Shclby........................................Shelby High Philomathean. Y. W. C. A., Dramatic Club. Athletic Association. First Basket-ball Team. ANNA M. JAMIESON Beatrice Philomathean, ....................Beatrice High Y. W. C. A., Peruvian Staff. ETHEL JOHNSTON Alliance...............................Alliance High Philomathcan. Y. W. C. A., Athenian, Latin Club. Athletic Association. t ANNA JOHNSON Norfolk..............................Norfolk High Everett, Y. W. C. A., Physical Science Club. p Alliance ANNIE L. KENNEDY ..............Alliance High Everett, Y. W. C. A. JEAN B. KELLY Nemaha City Everett. Craig. Mo., High 9 9 9 KATHERINE KOHLER Page.......................................Page High N. C. A. RAY LUNDY Sliubcrt................................Shubert High Everett. Dramatic Club. Peruvian Staff. Athletic Association. Athletic Board. Foot-ball Team, Basket-ball Team. EMMA FRANCES LEIMGRUBF.R Pcru.............................................Peru Y. W. C. A.. German Club, Chorus. General Science Club. Biological Seminar. Biological Science. BERTHA LAMBART Fairln,ry..............................Fairbury High Philomathean. Y. W. C. A.. German Club. Dramatic Club. Peruvian Staff. Athletic Association. Athletic Board. First Basket-ball Team. P. K. LAPP Syracuse...............................Syracuse High Everett. JESSIE F. MODLIN Beaver City.......................Beaver City High Y. W. C. A. MAUD MASON Boise, Idaho....................Ashland, Neb., High Episcopal Guild EDITH MORRIS pcru.............................Franklin Academy Everett, Y. W. C. A. ? CHARLES BOYD MAPES Plattsmouth.....................Plattsmouth High Everett, Athletic Association. SADIE McCONAUGHY Superior...........................Superior High LETA MARSHALL Arlington.........................Arlington High Everett, Y. W. C. A., Athletic Association. GRACE MILLER CfU................................Auburn High Philomathcan. Y. W. C. A., Peruvian Staff. MAUDE MILLER Fillcy.....................................Filley High Everett. General Science Club. Biological Seminar, Beginning Orchestra, Assistant Biological Science, Secretary of Everett, Normalite Reporter Everett, Treasurer General Science Club. AGDA MACNUSSON Wahoo.........................................Waltoo High Philomathcan, Y. W. C. A., German Club. Dramatic Club. Chorus, Peruvian Staff, Athletic Association. MARJORIE MAE MILLER Waco.................................York High Philomathcan. Y. W. C. A., Peruvian Staff. Athletic Association. FRANCES KELLY ..............Falls City Academy N. C. A., German Club. Vcrdon UL HunpRCD-eai 57 rjy- fp ■ r r, CI.ARA ETHEL NAGEL Fairbury.............................Fairbury High Philomathean, Y. W. C. A., German Club. EVA O’BAN NON Seward.................................Seward High Philomathean, Y. W. C. A., German Club. HATTIE PROCHAZKA Dck1«c........................... . Dodge High Philomathean, N. C. A.. President N. C. A. LOTTIE POLANSKY St. Paul .... c. . ..................... Paul High Everett. North Valley Peru Peru ELIZABETH POWERS Bend........................North Bend High Philomathcan, Y. W. C. A., Chorus. NEOLA PARSON ...................................Valley High Philomathcan. Y. W. C. A.. Chorus. Athletic Association. M. P. RENFRO Peru Everett. Peruvian Staff. Dramatic Club. Athletic Association. German Club, Foot-ball Team. Basket-ball Team. Vice President of Athletic Association. ROY R. RALSTON .........................Weeping Water High Everett. Peruvian Staff, Glee Club, Athletic Association, Foot-ball Team. JOSEPHINE RHODES Beaver City........................Beaver City High Philomathcan. Y. VV. C. A. ROBERT W. ROSE Stocklnm................................Sutton High Everett, Y. M. C. A.. Ciceronian. German Club. Physical Science Club. Athletic Association, Assistant in Physics. C. PAULINE SUBLETTE Nebraska City....................Nebraska City High Everett. Y. VV. C. A.. German Club. RENA STRAND Independence. Kansas....................Aurora High Philomathcan, Dramatic Club Health and Efficiency Club. PEARL STRAND Independence, Kansas........................Aurora High General Science Club, Health and Efficiency Club, Assistant in Chemistry. Reporter for Health and Efficiency. MAY SHIVELY Norfolk................................Norfolk High Everett, Y. W. C. A., German Club. Athletic Association. CARRIE SHERWOOD Plattsmouth......................Plattsmouth High Everett. Y. W. C. A., Orchestra. Episcopal Guild. GERTRUDE SMITH Springfield.........................Springfield High Philomathean. Y. W. C. A., Athenian. President Y. W. C. A.. President Athenian. Kxm-g y XX nm 1 HENRY A. SCHOTT Per' ..............................................Peru High Everett. Y. M. C. A.. German Club, Peruvian Staff. Glee Club, Athletic Association, Foot-ball Team, Basket-ball Team. JESSIE SNOVER Ho°Pcr.....................................Hooper High Everett. Y. VV. C. A., Dramatic Club, Chorus. Beginning Orchestra. Athletic Association. ANNA G. SUCH RUE Shicklcy.................................Shickley High Philo,mathean, N- C. A.. General Science Club. Athletic Association, Assistant in Chemistry. ELSIE SIMMONS Battle Creek . . n , ................Battle Creek High German Club. OTILLA SCHMIDT Tecumsch..........................Tccumsch High Philomathcan. Y. W. C. A., Chorus. EDNA SHARP Becmcr.............................Beemer High Philomathcan, Y. W. C. A., Latin Club, Secretary of Senior Class, Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. HARLEY SHAVER Bruning.....................................Belvidcrc High Everett. Y. M. C. A., Treasurer Dramatic Club, Normalite Staff. Athletic Association. Foot-ball Team. Basket-ball Team. Captain Foot-ball Team. SUSY M. SMITH Monroe..........................Nor,h Bcnd Hi h Everett, Y. W. C. A., Dramaitc Club, Normalite Staff. Episcopal Guild- ARLINE STEPANEK Crete...................................Crete High Philomathean, Y. W. C. A. ANNA SNYDER Plattsmouth.......................Plattsmouth High Philomathean, Y. W. C. A. MABEL A. SWANSON ...............................York College Philomathean. Y. W. C. A.. Normalitc Staff. Peruvian Staff, Chorus. V W. C. A. Cabinet. MERLE SWAN Fairmont _ . ....................Fairmont High Philomathean. Y. W. C. A.. Normalite Stall. Assistant in Literature. iTCCa flUITOOMW DARLE TAYLOR Bclvidcrc............................Bclvidcrc High Philomathcan, Y. W. C. A., Dramatic Club. MAE TRUE Fairbury..............................Fairbury High Philomathcan. Y. W. C. A.. Athletic Association. General Science Club. HAZEL TAYLOR Fric,ul.................................Friend High Philomathcan. Normalitc Board. Normalitc Staff. Y. W. C. A.. Latin Club. Peruvian Staff. LELIA THOMAS U,ica..................................Lincoln High Philomathcan, Physical Science Club, Y. V. C. A.. General Science Club. Ijf. LiI——I—————————— — ton ran Honpj fg —■ - -. :nmj AlK 1� y-£r S. ALTA WELLS Alexandria..............................Alexandria High Philoinathean. Y. W. C. A.. Athenian, Dramatic Club. Peruvian Staff, Assistant in Physics. MRS. FRANCES BOLES WITMAN Okstaha, Okla........................Tobias. Neb.. High MARGARET WILSON Bclvidcrc...................................Hebron High Philoinathean, Y. W. C. A.. German Club. Chorus, Athletic Association, Secretary Y. W. C. A. VERA I.EE WAY TcC,umch......................Tccumsch High Philoinathean, Y. W. C. A.. Biological Seminar, Chorus. CARRIE SMITH Hartington.............................Hartington High EBBA WAHLSTROM Wahoo.................................Luther College Philomathean. Y. W. C. A.. Athenian, German Club. Normalitc Board, Athletic Association. EDITH WILSON Dunbar..................................Dunbar High Philomathean. Y. W. C. A., Health and Efficiency Club. ETTA M. WELCH Tobias . Philomathean. Tobias High Everett. Y. W. C. A. Alliance High ciiac-zg roTTiunmcD-TucLuc m CARL P. SCHOTT Peru...................................Sliicklcy High Everett, President Y. M. C. A., Y. M. C. A.. Baseball Team, Captain and Manager of Team. SARA JEWELL Blair......................................Blair High Everett, Y. W. C. A., Peruvian Staff, Corresponding Secretary Y. VV. C. A. INA MAE JENKINS Alma........................................Alma High Philomathcan. Y. VV. C. A., German Club, General Science Club, Chorus. HENRY HARPER MOYER. JR. Fairfield, Iowa.........................Brighton High Everett. Y. M. C. A.. Dramatic Club, Peruvian Staff. Athletic Association, Treasurer of Athletic Association. Treasurer of Senior Class, President of Everett. KINDERGARTEN Miller Jewell Rhodes Gaffln Wright Shively Johnson “0ii' jFrarulrut JFnu'lu'ls” KINDERGARTEN SCENES JUNIORS 3S;Hb� 4wV,44«w. a .J? SySSSEEv. Gritty-. C.CDct.tt, Vice. 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JUNIORS ’13 mm JUMOlt SNAP SHOTS CLASS OFFICERS Jones lleml ticks Toleli Rouse Wlckland He Holt Lively Klleubergcr Jfmtior (Class Lilly 1 0(1 M U Sims Ver Ilusen Alliln llonn Niekelaou Higgle Cries Kief I’helps Houston Koettgor Itolcjnck Stnusbcrry Harrow Smlthcro Hunt Wright Rouse Albln Sinnck Geib De Holt iounjjman Johnson Fuchser Dillon Michael Smalley Rloom Moore Keith Kevin Leonard Peek A Ikons Soper Stewart Mahler Krnheart Freeman Phelps Gilmer Caluilu Utter Scantland Amiek Junior (Class Hale Kills Smith Peters Schokclcoph Chapman Lively Carter Whitfield Crapenhoft Draper Thornton Peterson Smith IIIII Oft Risk Jones Atwood Schoonover Hendricks Tclch Llntz Hansen mil Geary Prell Krebs Novak Meuherter Meuherter nendricks Ramsey Taylor Sughnie Foreman I’ause Dye Castor Cornell Turner Gilbert Housing Pollard Peterson Burton Clover Cornell Atwood Krause Dyer Zlnn Bryan Clark Trcfxcr 4 3mtinr (ttlaaa Ellenberger Christenson Tyson Wlckland Abrams Rose Oakley Cole Anderson Nelson Lawrence Russel Frost Porter Jones Holman Cummings Baker Fuchs Derr Fuchs Von Cnmp Williams Shultz Inks Wrlgbt Draper Gilbert Hale Kuninra The kindheartcd, liberal, magnanimous Seniors have been for the past six months bestowing upon us their pitying, benevolent glances. Since we, as Juniors, regard it as our duty to dispel the gloom of ignorance which enshrouds the minds of our fcllowbcings, whenever the use of our partially developed intellects makes this possible, we humbly beseech the honored, intelligent, folly-free Seniors to accept from their unassuming, unpretentious co-workers this respectfully tendered explanation. Believing, with the poet, that “A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men,” we do not aspire to become devoid of ALL foolish thoughts or inclinations, nor to reach that stage of brain ossification and mental stagnation which is the goal of a Senior's ambition. Having now fulfilled the requirement of duty by this announcement of our attitude towards the Seniors and other possible superiors, and having endeavored to give the public an energetic boost” towards a clear understanding of our aims and purposes, we will proceed to set forth, in unadorned, straight forward phrases, a few of the events which have brightened our eventful year. Our deeds arc hardly worthy of mention, but since the munificent upper classmen have experienced some difficulty in spreading their wisdom over all the pages of this invaluable publication, and having no nonsense of their own to exploit, they have accorded us the sublime privilege of supplying that rare element. Since the Boston Fathers” thought it no disgrace to follow the footsteps of a calf, we raised no dissenting voice when it was decreed that we have a picnic and follow the trodden path down Standley Hill. Nor did we become herbivorous and dine on vegetables alone. Yards of plump weenies,” dozens of substantial sandwiches, pyramids of crisp cookies, and jugs of sparkling apple cider served to sustain life within our care-oppressed bodies. Being Juniors, of course we couldn't “come home voting,” so we voiced our emotions by agreeing that the function had exceeded our most sanguine expectations. When the football season opened, we, with childlike curiosity, purchased those magic fragments of red paper and found ourselves precipitated to the bottom of the hill just east of the main building. Because of our regular attendance and generous patronage, we were given a pennant. Though somewhat awed by this bestowal, we meekly accepted the gift. It has been averred that the class party was arranged for the dispelling of the homesick feeling which accompanies the amateur student. We beg the privilege of refuting this gross misstatement. Such an assertion docs our gallant superiors an insufferable wrong. I heir devotion could not have been more constant. Even when we attempted to have a party without disturbing them in their pursuit of knowledge, they hastily left the Library and even became so terrified at the possibility of several of our classmates becoming afflicted with consumption, that then and there did they abduct several of our number and convey them to a well ventilated structure. The fresh air and their own vocal gymnastics soon restored the stricken ones to their normal health and they returned to the citadel of the Juniors. Such constant devotion deserves unbounded appreciation and our attitude towards our much proclaimed, adjective-laden predecessors will ever be one of respect and veneration. Soccnlu CLASS MEMBERSHIP. 65 fScurrir When I am old and feeble. I'll take this dear old book And gently turn the pages With fond and ling’ring look. 1 see their faces in this book— Faces of friends so true, With fondness I recall our joys As Soph'morcs in Peru. For some the fight was long and hard; Some won with little strife— Thus I muse on of years gone by, And the various ways of Life. The wings of memory take me back in their unceasing flight. Again I’m with the class that bore The Olive Green and White. IUit many years have come and gone; Where are my friends of old? Yes, some have reached the height of fame, Some found the sought-for gold. And then I put the book away With loving thoughts of yore. Still dreaming of the good old days When we were Sophomores. -H. J. Ser cit I it one CLASS OFFICIOUS Black Wickham Kennedy Jones Huff Johnson Bills Clary Curran $0pipmt0rp (Elaflii President . . . Vice President Secretary . Treasurer Xormalitc Board Norma life UejKirter Yell Leader . Chorister CLASS OKHICBItS . It. It. Wickham . Bessie Curran - . Ituby Huff . Marshall Jones Cassius Kennedy . Ilar.el Johnson . I . K. Donovan • Amelia Clary MATTIH C. KLLIS. Adviser Seventy-tiro Sniplimmirr (Class Knlsley Tooley Kennedy Wear Frye Osborne Kills jaekel Grless Johnson Rny Russell I.atbrop Morrison Newman Wickham Wessel St. John Hadley Johnson Nelson Curran Dolczal Humphrey Clary Simms Wltlver Lawrence Due Dressier Black ledger Overton Meyer Anderson Jones Williams Jones Johnson Wickham Kills Baker Snell Blythe Culin Beckman Hall llanniford llanniford Carver llanniford Halley Cole Hall Huff Harlow Hoffman Hunter Hutchinson PFesbit)et) (Elans ’15 Conic! bring loyalty to our colors. ' For the fame of Class Fifteen. Blending the Normal’s wine and grey Where the emblem of wish is seen. Let us wear upon our bosoms The boldness of our name Then the sophomores-, juniors and seniors Will nevermore boast of fame. We will put in grey, a wishbone Upon our noble shield of wine, And therein shall our strength lie. As in Sampson's hair divine. Of course, we dislike study And to this we lay no claim! But we arc splendid “Bluffers” And thus, win a famous name. Prof. Smith is our adviser V And he says that it is wrong To bluff our kind professors When they would make us strong. He says of course we’re youngsters. And now’s the time for fnu! So just keep on, my children. Until your race is run. And if the faculty docs not report you In four year’s time, ’tis true You'll be wonderfully wise seniors Going out from the White and Blue.” So, of course, we love our adviser And think lie is just the one. For he, also, is young And in for lots of fun. So now, to “Our jolly crew!” We shall not begin anew, But gaily sail on. toward the upward line Under our proud floating flag, the grey and the wine. Then the class in ’15, its anchor will cast In the wonderful Harbor of life’s great task. But its marvelous fame shall never die. For then we’ll be foremost of Peru’s Alumni. JOSEPHINE HOLMAN V ScccnlH-fii'C CLASS OKl'ICEKS Smith Chatolaln Glasgow Howie Glasgow Cole MolDinn IfiTfibrnan (Class Shaver Moore KI leer Kontor Moore Smith Howie Hank Bycrly Hnncoek Foster Massey Crook Wright Herninnxou Bar I let Hank Itrundson Clifton Miller Campbell Watts Lntliroiil Smith Whitfield Colglnzlcr Evans Black Bishop Clover Marlin Smith Nielson Jennlng 'ha loin In Patterson Moore Glasgow Reed Good Kmmert Ludke Shock Ix-athertiury Holman Glasgow Cole Smith M ct'nn ln miles Ix-ntlierbury lloadley jFrrshmau (Class The Freshman Class of 1911-12 gave, on the evening of October 4th, a very unique evening’s entertainment for the purpose of getting acquainted and also to relieve the pangs of that awful disease, homesickness, which is so contagious those first few days of school. The sports most enjoyed were toasting weenies” and marsh-mallows on the end of a forked stick in old camp style. Later in the season, on December 15th, another evening's entertainment was arranged in which the class was divided into groups to represent different families. The most conspicuous were the “Cow Boy Cousins,” who seemed very orderly and law abiding considering—our class adviser, Professor Smith, would hardly have been recognized in the sedate, elderly gentleman he represented. Ours is an ambitious class full of energy. There is hardly an organization that does not have a large number of representatives from its members. Dramatic Club found some of its most willing workers members of the Freshman class. The Y. M. C. A., Y. W. C. A., Everett, Philomathean, and all of the different clubs testify to the good work and energy of the Freshman members. The Freshman class gave the Prairie Princess” at the Athletic Association Carnival, which drew large crowds and a nice sum of money. The members of the boys' basket-ball team arc: Hal Glasgow, Claud Moore, Wilber Emmert, Isaac Smith, Clarence Howie, Louis Ludka, and Vern Chatelain. The girl’s team consists of: Corrine Whitfield, Helen Parriot, Cora Brunsdon, Minnie Byerly. Leona Bartlett, Thelma 1 lanks, Delia Leathcrberry. Scctnti cl'jht MI'.MIlICItS Frye Tharpe Walker Grimes Peterson Henderson Wanner Holton Schindler Person Crawford I’rocliaxka Armstrong: Fisk Cass Bullli Farrens Long Darliug Williams Williams Cowell Conway (Tranters Colors: Cardinal and White YELL Boom-a-lacka, Boom-a-lacka, Hoo rah re! Zip-alacka, Zip-a-lacka, Hi-ho-hc! Boom-a-lacka, Zip-a-lacka. Who arc wc? Wc arc the Trainers, Don't you see? OFFICERS .........................Adviser .......................President ..................Vice President ...................... Treasurer .......................Secretary .............Normalitc Reporter Elizabeth Crawford Hazel Frye . . . Uldcn Tharpe . . Lloyd Grimes . - Nevada Long . . Bessie Armstrong Toiling—rejoicing—triumphing Onward each trainer goes. Each morning secs some task begun. Each evening secs its close. Something attempted, something done. As every trainer knows. Thanks, thanks to thee, old Normal school For the lessons thou hast taught. Under the floating blue and white Our ideals have been wrought. And from thy helpful teachers Each inspiring thought. Seventy-nine NINTH GRADE Jones Jewell Cowell Glasgow Emmert Wilson Dillon Chatelain Joekcl Jones McKenney Uller Applegate Clover Kelly Clirlstenson Clary Fisher Klxer Cowell Seabory Harrow Dillon Weaver Slclucr Gilbert Adatns Wright Longfellow Applegate Itoblrds SUellhorn Simms iRniU'l Ifyixjtf § rlimil Noerr linger Hannan TENTH Redfern GRADE Dallam Blankenship Mum ford Smith Rader Overton Leflcr Lyons Harlow Harriott Ralston Harriott lloadley Ralston Myor Harman Mackprang Redfern Young The Model High School, comprising the ninth and tenth grades, is a distinct unit of the training department of the Normal. The course of study is essentially that prescribed by the State Department of Education and the University of Nebraska. During the year, more than fifty Seniors do work in the various classes of the High School. Only such teachers arc selected as are especially, qualified for the studies they wish to teach, and as can be strongly indorsed by the department of the Normal having personal knowledge of their academic fitness. It is in this way that the standard is kept on a par with the best Nebraska high schools. Principal M. C. Lcfler gives his entire time to the department, and with the beginning of another term an additional teacher will be added to the regular critic corps. Each grade conducts its own class organization, maintains - its athletic teams, and plans its own social gatherings. The annual reception to all High School teachers of the year is one of the most pleasant social events. The tenth grade officers are: Milton Blankenship, president: Marguerite Moulton, vice president; Margaret Ralston, secretary; Orville Ralston, treasurer, and Ernest Overton, sergeant. In the ninth grade the officers.arc: Victor Jones, president: Walter Christensen, vice president; Edna Sim, secretary; Margaret Jones, treasurer, and Lester Dillon, sergeant. H H I-G-H S S C-H-O O O O-L! High School! tfiutfi Srluwl fU'jhli onC Allen Wileman Jones Cole Briggs But rick Keif McMullen Weeks Flack Gartrcll Stark Morgan Marklc Schindlar Hauptman Stephens Wllnnau Broughton ftoparatartr (Class This is a new class in the Normal, organized by the legislature last year. It is for “pupils of mature age, who have completed the course of study in their home district or its equivalent.” Einillc Swoboda Walter Stark Bertha Smith Maude Stephens Agnes Thiessen Olga Wileman Mary Whisman Audrey Wileman Bessie Hopkins Hulda Maseburg Halbert Martin CLASS ROLL Bernice Hardy Ethel Hauptman Sadie Jones Rose Marklc Dorothy Morgan Qlcn McMullen Lillie Newman Edith Ost Cora Rclf Ethel Russell Elsie Schindlar Stella Allen Elma Barlow Blanche Briggs Stella Butrick Wilber Borland Fern Broughton Alice Cole Hattie Carr Ruby Endicott Ralph Flack C. E. Gartrcll CHAS. R. WEEKS.......................Advis OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER DOROTHY MORGAN...............................President MARY WHISMAN............................Vice President BERTHA SMITH .... Secretary and Treasurer HALBERT MARTIN .... Normalite Reporter OFFICERS SECOND SEMESTER DOROl HY MORGAN..............................President C. E. GARTRELL..........................Vice President MAUDE STEPHENS . . . Secretary and Treasurer WILBER BORLAND .... Normalite Reporter Eiahtir-ttco I , r Wit Jfmt There are songs of schools in the cultured East, Where law and letters thrive. Where the lads and lassies sedately walk, And just as sedately drive. There are songs of schools in the far, far West, Where life rings free and true, But above them all is our Normal School Mid the trees of old Peru. Securely folded in Nature’s arms, Peru, a landmark lies, And those who’vc been swayed by her mystic charms Arc laboring ’neath many skies. In the cast, the west, the north and the south To the spirit of justice and loyalty Imbibed in old Peru. Oh: for a whiff of her balmy air, For a glimpse of her stately trees, For a stroll down her cool and shady lanes, For the quick, bright flash of her birds so free As they flit ’neath her sky so blue Pouring forth bursts of melody In praise of old Peru. Then let each and every Peruvian Who has breathed her air so blest, Go out upon Life’s battlefield With hope, and strength, and zest. And when weary of planning and toiling long And striving the dull days through. Let us think of our school of the great midwest On the hill in old Peru. MARY M’NAMARA, ’09. Mghtythrcc (girls nf JJrru Situated on the dull muddy river in Southeastern Nebraska, secure within a natural barricade, away from the cares of a busy world, is Peru. Miniature mountains, the Missouri Bluffs, rise throughout the town until, southward they pass the Normal Buildings, melt into Normal Avenue, and fade into rolling country land. Majestic and commanding stand these shelters of learning, above humble homes and apart from homely duties. The sun shines brighter here than elsewhere and collects all hazy vapors in a cloud across the Iowan border. Any girl who has had the good fortune to spend a few months in the place most blessed by nature, can but recall with pleasure the day she entered this new-world. Beginning days soon weld into weeks and before we realize it, one vacation is gone and the football season has made us loyal Peruvians. I am certain that many others, like myself, saw their first real football game, in Peru. To be sure, we have all seen games at our capital city or our main metropolis, but never could we feel a personal interest in them, for we did not know who was kicking the ball, or why someone blew a whistle, or when the game was over, or who had won. But did any person attend the Thanksgiving game of Nineteen Eleven without watching every detail? No, and not before did we ever gaze upon the gridiron with such eager eyes, march with such confident step, or yell with such animated vigor. Then, when victory was ours, as we knew it would be, the fitting climax of a noble work terminated in that history making bonfire, which illumed and cast a glowing light over the day’s deeds. Yet, what did the girls do to further this victory? Courage in moments of despondency, admiration for deeds of valor, and sympathy in times of need; these are the essentials of success furnished by girls. In Peru, where we believe in Woman’s Rights, girls are proving themselves worthy of all that the principle advocates. Who wins in whatever she undertakes? The Peru girl, every time. The boys, too, are worthy of honorable mention for though far inferior in numbers, they are less inferior in ability. Peru boys are very useful in making scenery for class plays, winning athletic honors, and cutting up zoology specimens, which, I know, they would not enjoy doing were it not for the girls. I here are many types of girls who make up our Normal School. Let us v consider a few of them. First, there is the serious minded, cranky old maid, who has sacrificed a grouchy husband, a two-room cottage, and a life of thankless drudgery for her pedagogical career, of teaching others to be wise, and follow in her footsteps. Beside her skips the feather brained, fuzzy-headed little flirt, smiling at all the boys and breaking their foolish young hearts, from which, however, they promptly recover. Our long, wiry, muscular basket-ball girl heaps honor on our fame, while the • brainy girl stays at home, neglects all else for her work, and invites a nervous breakdown. We have the girl who wears broad, low-heeled shoes, green hat and red dress when her classmates arc the girls of skinny skirts, high-heeled yellow boots, and gaudy stocking caps. But the girl who makes her school life a benefit to herself and a pleasure to associates, is the “Mixer, who docs not neglect her studies and yet finds time to know her roommate, attend literary society, try out on the debating team, and take music lessons. About one hundred girls live in that plain, cold, brick structure west of the school buildings, which is officially known as “Mt. Vernon Hall,” though more commonly called “Our Home.” Outsiders arc inclined to look with critical eye at this home, but, almost any girl, who has been permitted to dwell beneath that maternal roof will tell you frankly that she prefers it to any other place. The average dormitory gets a semi-weekly letter from a distant town and wears that significant circlet of gold, though there are some of sad countenance, long face and empty heart, and a very few of the fain, frivolous and gay. An occasional young man shrinkingly finds his way up those broad steps, through the spacious ball, and to the door of a certain southeast room with a “Comp” for some fair one, who most likely, has to use his flowers and candy in bribing the girls from home to keep still. Such are the many kinds of girls who come to Peru during the summer and winter. Though they find it a pretty place in our warm season, it is most beautiful now, when there is something sublime, majestic and awe-inspiring in its snow terraces; something enthusing in the frosty air; something invigoring in the uphill climb and something inspiring in every study. We arc all proud of Peru, and the greatest thing that we can do is to make Peru proud of us; as athletes, as students, and as future members of the Alumni. $tub?tit £iff iit ?pru Come with me and be a student, A student in old Peru, When Autumn has decked our oak trees In colors of varied hue; When squirrels in the branches arc playing And the acorns, so plentiful, too. They arc taking into their houses T To keep them the long winter through. If you don't know the road, ask your agent. He’ll tell you just what to do. And where you will have to make changes Before ever you get to Peru. And after a tiresome journey, (No sleep the whole night through) You hear the brakeman calling: The next station is Peru. At last you've arrived and arc settled. As you watch other students pass by. And you meet with new friends, you wonder, “Arc they as busy as I? «p. Up in the morning early, before the break of day. You rise, and at seven-forty-five To class you wend your way. After your class is Chapel; You enter. What’s all this fuss? It’s only the Seniors declaring. There’s nothing the matter with us. The Juniors and Sophs, too, are yelling: You wonder what they've got to say? ’Tis' something about J-U and S-O- Perhaps you'll find out some day. 'Tis Friday; the week’s toil is ended; You’d think some recreation fine. Just go to Everett or Philo— I’m sure you will have a good time. On Sunday afternoons, are you lonely? Do you wish your home friends near? There’s the Christian Associations— You're always welcome there. Then, of course, there are athletics; If you can’t be a shining light You can at least stay on the side lines And cheer those engaged in the fight; Do you delight in class-spirit? You'll never find it tame— The Normal School Olympics Or the Inter-Class Basket-ball games. I,o, here comes the Spring, and all Nature Is clothed in her garments of green. And the buttercups and daisies Among the grasses are seen. Hark! Do you hear that sweet music Which comes floating on the air? 'Tis the time of our May Festival; Come drive away dull care. These arc but few of the pleasures We enjoy here in old Peru. Where nature herself smiles upon us In splendor the whole year through. Now, won't you come and with us Have a share in these good times, too? Yes, come and be a student. A student in old Peru. —Gilbert (Hif ©ptimist Any Nebraskan would feel his heart leap for joy were he, after a long, solitary journey in a foreign land, to hear of the coining of another former resident of the Golden Rod state, and right gladly would lie strike hands with the traveler whose eyes had lately been gladdened by the sight of our rolling prairies and gorgeous sunsets, and who had recently beheld the majestic undulations of our waving wheat fields and the emerald splendor of our native maize. The simple fact that they had much in common; that both knew of the unlimited possibilities of the region; that both loved the hills and grassy plains, and were familiar with and interested in the occupations of the people and in their welfare, would establish between them a bond of sympathy and mutual association. Close investigation reveals, however, that a similar feeling of relationship exists among persons belonging to one of the most general divisions of mankind. “Race, color, or previous condition of servitude” does not prohibit membership. The only entrance requirements arc a brave heart behind a never-fading smile and a cheerful disposition, or at least the firm determination to become possessed of one. With these essentials as a passport, the applicant may be confident of a hearty greeting from his brother optimists. Since it is the misfortune of the greater part of the human family to be constantly in the melancholy attitude of viewing with alarm,” an optimist, real or pretended, stands out prominently from the background formed by such of his co-workers as see only the dark cloud and who have no faith in the existence of the silver lining. I have said, an optimist real or PRETENDED. Men of talent, whose minds have conceived new ideas concerning the construction or concoction of new articles, find it obligatory to maintain the greatest secrecy with regard to their conceptions. Even with their rights protected by patent, they experience a great deal of annoyance from the manufacture of counterfeits, which may so closely resemble their own production as to deceive the majority of prospective customers. Some of these imitations are entirely worthless; the majority arc of less value than the original: a small percentage arc of equal worth; and on rare occasions, we find that THE AUTHOR OE THE SIMULATION IS ACTUALLY ENTITLED TO GREATER CREDIT THAN IS THE INVENTOR OF THE ORIGINAL. The same distinctions with regard to variations in quality and virtue are found to be applicable to the different grades of optimists. The pretender that wears a never-fading grin, and boasts of his ability to see the bright side,” but whose faith suffers a hopeless relapse as soon as trouble comes within range of him, is by far the most common and well-known. It is this species which is always ready to offer consolation to OTHERS who are in despair. If the afflicted one be a Missourian whose only mule has departed this life, the impostor can readily comprehend that it is a great blessing to retain perfect health. If the unfortunate breaks a limb, it is startlingly apparent that it might have been much worse—he might have broken his neck. If his hogs, smitten with the cholera, expire, he should recollect that he still owns some chickens. His consolers have read many articles in the National Poultry Farmer, telling of the vast fortunes which may be accumulated by simply availing onesself of the co-operation of the sitting hen. It is the class who, when adverse circumstances assail themselves, openly admit their falsity and drop even the pretence of cheerfulness. They can still sec that their neighbors should be thankful for their blessings, but when misfortune enters their own private domicile, they act like the worthless watchdog, which stands upon the top step, barking lustily, while the thief enters the house next door, but which experiences imperative summons to other regions as soon as the marauder attempts to enter the structure which the canine was supposed to guard. Doth dog and pretended optimist should be classed with the imitations which do their work well when certain conditions exist but the cause of much vexation and annoyance when adverse circumstances prevail. The remaining class, the self-made optimists, have only themselves to credit with the fact that they have triumphed over their weaknesses and wrong inclinations and by so doing have strengthened their character and will power. The retrogressive elements arc still existent and assert themselves. The average human being finds it extremely difficult to preserve a smiling exterior when his head feels the urgent need of iron bands to keep it from bursting. When appetite is lacking, it is an easy matter to console the disconsolate cook for the failure of her culinary attempts. But the vindictive, contrary inclinations begin to make their existence known as soon as the pangs of real hunger arc felt. At such a moment, it seems as if it required almost superhuman strength to compel the countenance to assume a joyful appearance and to explain that a simple diet of bread and butter is very conducive to the ideal state of health. The benefits derived from surmounting similar petty trials can hardly be overestimated and from overcoming them we achieve the ability to meet larger obstacles and to conquer them. There is no period in this line of development where constant vigilance and untiring effort can be dispensed with, and often we feel as if all our effort at self-mastery was of no avail. Such moments will come to us, no matter what our occupation may be. It is well, at such times, to take a retrospective view of the past and imagine if one can, what his manner of meeting this difficulty would have been several years ago. Such a proceeding cannot fail to encourage the most admired imitation, whose value is much greater than that of the original. This is one of the very rare instances where forgery and counterfeiting should be encouraged. JUiUmttatbeati SCttcrarij Swictit CTIir Haying iif the tanp” (Bjr I.onlw V. Menra, Author of The lllll of Peril. ) The clay was ideal for an out-of-door fete. The sunlight was softened by cooling clouds and deep foliage and the usual student body was that day blessed, as by a benediction, with the presence of the aged. The past and the present were singularly brought together, and. as is rarely the case, the young generation, represented by the Philoinatheans, was alive to its own historic significance. It had come into its own. as it were, when it proudly realized the Philo Society to be not only the oldest literary organization in the'Peru Normal, but the first of its kind in the state. Moreover, it was. on this day. May 19, 1911, taking the first step in the marking of historic sites in Peru. Yet, only as the years go by, will those participating Philoinatheans realize how remarkably events conspired to make that act a notable one. The first president of the school, and his wife. Doctor J. M. McKenzie, of California, were present to tell of the first Commencement, held here under the open skies in 1870. Representing the first graduating class was Mrs. Anna Moorhead Joy of Peru. Two members of the original Board of Education were present. Dr. J. F. Neal, and Mr. D. C. Cole, both of Peru, while the presiding officer upon this occasion, Wilson E. Majors, was made president of the Philoinathean Society in 1868. when that organization was first incorporated. The program occurred upon the campus in the forenoon. Miss Bernice O'Keefe, president, opening the exercises. The address accompanying the presentation of the stone appears in Chapter VIII, The Hills of Peru.” The program closed with a song, “A Farewell Glee,” the words and music of which were composed by Professor Perry Martin for the First Commencement, 1870. As a matter of record, this sketch will include the facts concerning the procurement . of the stone, which geologists know as a pink Sioux Quartzite bowlder. On April 14, 1911, the president of the Philoinathean Society appointed the following committee to scscurc an appropriate marker for the site of the First Commencement exercises: Miss Louisc'Mcars, William Dclzcll, Elmer Christenson, John Wear and Miss Mabel Swanson. The prevailing sentiment for the marker was in favor of a rugged bowlder, to be found if possible in Ncniaha County. After some three days of driving over flic country, the chairman of the committee. accompanied by Professor H. B. Duncan-son, chanced upon this large stone lying in a ravine, on the farm of Mrs. Anna Gipson, six miles southeast of Peru. At a cost of fifty dollars for transportation, this bowlder was brought to the Normal Campus to occupy, as nearly as possible, the spot where the First Commencement exercises were held. M. C. I.KKI.HU. ADVISKIt .Yfnctp-fico Hendrick JJHUimatlu'mt SwU'ttj Miller Wdi JollPSull I'll 11.0 OFFICERS—SECOND SEMESTER Cornell Ort Courtrlgkt llaiiM'ii Leilcr Novak Wear I’lIlI.O OFFICERS—FIRST SEMESTER Peterson Reed Wright Wlckland Clements Novak PHILO PROGRAM COMMITTER FIRST SEMESTER Christenson Lninbnrt Novak Re«l Lively Miller Hendricks Cooley Glasgow Telch JJhilmuathi'au S’nrii'ttj I'HILO PROGRAM COMMITTEE—SECOND SEMESTER Dyer Tyson t liolejaek Deck Anderson Rhodes Johnson Wells Hale Glasgow Bycrly Cornell Ort Drummond Cro Shultz Dye Dyer •Vtwood Burton Risk Carlson Anderson Berry Bulin Haucock Burch Bryan ArbUCkle Wahlxtrom .Tones Due Draper Dunlao Strnnd Courtright Anderson Atwood Baker ' Ann Castor Dodson Duncan Carrico JJhilnmatlu'au Swirttjr Knisley Novak Kontor Hendricks Christenson Reed Staack Glasgow Ilnhn Gelb Hansen Clements Smith Lcger Nellson Rocttger Ver Ilusen Bock Chatelaln Abrams Hills Black Johnson Wear Youngman Kmmert Anderson Smith Wlckland Grimes Tyson Lively Hale pitlnmathran Swii'tij Watts Swanson True Rolejaek Grless Nelson Michael Schmidt Peterson Way Wells Stewart Wright Taylor G rlcjw Telcli Walker O'Baunon Snyder Parson Wilson Williams Simitsou Miller Rhodes Smalley Simpson Williams Russell Sopor Peck Smith Wright Morgan Sclielkopf Freeman Sugbrue Moore Marklc Williams Miller Drawner Ink Cole Lambart Glasgow Krause Foster Inks Jenkins Flske Johnston Pause Hill Johnson Hendricks Foreman Taylor Lawrence liaison llanson Johnson Johnson Hale Ltatbcrbury Hendrick Hale Hughe Glasgow Smith Imler Hunter KATHERINE L. WOODS Adviser tumtt iOtterary orirty To the loyal and enthusiastic Everetts who in years past and present have taken an individual and natural pride in the growth of our society, the sight of this page and the sentiment it embodies will awaken a flood of rich memories which time cannot efface. Out of the abundant and varied opportunities for self-improvement which the Peru Normal offers to all those who enter its doors, Everett Literary Society stands for and typifies the highest and best social and literary development of young people. The growth and broad development of the individual member, whether talented or moderately gifted, is one of the primary objects of the society. No select clique dominates the management of the organization, but a democratic air of good fellow-ship unites every young man and young woman to join the ever increasing ranks of the society. Since poise and ease of bearing are such essential factors in an all around development, no student can afford to deprive himself of the opportunities. Everett offers in this line. Each year the faithful and loyal Everetts counting no expenditure of personal time and energy too great and no undertaking too big, carry the ORANGE and BLACK considerably farther up the heights, thereby raising their standard and furthering the goal which succeeding members must reach. A'Incly-seven 8VRRKTT FIRST SEMESTER OFFICERS Overton Schott Moyer Itnlley Roue Uranaiuau Rouse Miller Shively A a ms Jewell iaimlt 3 nri tu o EVERETT SECOND SEMESTER OFFICERS WlMle Moyer Rranaman Miller Dorsey lloeboc Lapp Dailey Greenlee n Hirer KV BRETT FIRST SEMESTER PROGRAM COMMITTEE Smith Brauaman Iloehne Jewell Johnson Bailey Glltncr Greenlee tum'tt Swirtu EVERETT PROGRAM COMMITTEE SECOND SEMESTER Brauaman Osborne Moyer Jewell Iloehne Shively Taylor Keith Marshall Ramsey Snovor Greenlee Rouse Overtoil Schott Moyer I-app Adams Ramsey Slum Martin Ralston Albln Bailey Dorsey Whltfleld Ray Dressier Shaver I.undy Rose Gilbert I.iulka Krebs Donovan Humphreys Newman Nlppert Carter Shaver Cowell Dcbolt 2itrrrtt Swirtij Stephen Branaman Osborne Renfro Crapenhoft Mewhlrter Smlthcrs Mcwhlrtcr • Hoehne Darting Farrens Wltwer Calmon Peterson Tbarpe Fry Jewell Gifford Kittle McMullen Fngg Ost Pollard Oakley Newman Wlleiunn Woods Miller lloiuer Smith Scoonover Phelps Nevens Mnhler Schindler Carr Fletcher Ruttrlck Wlleihan Stanbury Hansen Thornton Prell Cowell Greenlee Schindler Marshall I.lnt Hasty Draper Dillon Blume Frost Adams Taylor Fuchs Snover Olltncr Miller Moritz Chism Hanging Hank Johnson Brown Fuchs Hardy Cnlln Crawford Brownlee Amick Hanks Henson Greenlee Colglnzler Frohner Hunter Anderson Houston Gilbert Griffin iatmtt Surlrtti T1IB TITI.1C .MAItT Itoettger ■ Gleb Smith Staack Hendricks Lively Wear Novak Bailey Clements Nielson Kills Harrow Krye Dressier Johnson Tyson I.eger Albln (Cirmmiatt Debating Swirly The Ciceronian Debating Society which has been making steady progress since its organization, is now regarded as one of the most important clubs of the Normal. The practice received from the well prepared arguments, the extemporaneous speeches, and the parliamentary drill is a great benefit in later life. A new feature of the club introduced this year is that of meeting each alternate week with the Athenian Debating Society. These joint meetings were of double interest because of the rivalry between the two. The club was well represented in the preliminary debates; Chester Darrow, Cassius Kennedy, John Wears and C. A. Anderson were successful in winning places on the inter-scholastic teams. Chas. Lively and Albin Johnson, who have been the presidents for the past year, have been a great benefit to the club. The adviser is Prof. H. C. House. His presence always puts new vigor into the club and his suggestions arc of great help to the speakers. One hundred three Varn«r Dlllow Osborne llochne Gilbert Gnrver Llntz Kudtce Hutches Keith Johnston Smith Itrown Diwrr Krauxr Well Hendricks Athenian 0rbatimj SwtPtij ANNE M. GOSHEN, A. B., B. S„ Adviser. The Athenian Debating Society is a small organization of our school, although by no means is it an unimportant one. The organization this year consists of approximately twenty young ladies, who meet every Saturday night to argue important current questions. Mention is here made of some of the questions taken up: Resolved: That the wages for both men and women teachers doing the same grade of work should be equalized. Resolved: That a republican form of government is detrimental to China at the present time. Resolved: That manual training should be substituted for athletics in our school. The discussions that follow prove very interesting as well as instructive. The society formed the custom this year of meeting with the Ciceronians, a like organization consisting of young men, for joint debates, which were held every two weeks. These times arc always interesting to the Athenians, for they feel that they can excel the arguments given by the young men. In fact, they are almost convinced that this is true. The Athenians showed their talent not only at the regular meetings, but also at the preliminary debates, where it was proven that they could handle a subject in a capable manner. One hundred four WAYNE TEAM Keith Kennedy Courtriglit. Alternate Anderson 3ftitrr-Narmal §rltnul mpltatrii Tbl year witnessed the organization of a Triangular Debating League, including tlic Peru. Wayne and Kearney Normals. Debates were held in all three towns tlic same evening. April 12tli. The subject was the Initiative aud Referendum, each school supporting the affirmative of the question at home. In Peru our local team, composed of Cassius Kennedy. Rena Keith and C. Arthur Anderson, won a unanimous decision over Wayne. In Kearney we lost by a two to one decision. Our speakers were Ethel Johnston. Chester Harrow and John Wear. Wayne won a two to one decision over Kearney at Wayne. Apparently, the Judges declined to be convinced that there is anything amiss with the Initiative and Referendum idea. Dr. House coached the Peru teams. C. Arthur Anderson was awarded the Moore Gold Medal for the best debater in the Normal. KEARNEY TEAM Johnston Harrow Taylor. Alternate Wear tjmuuj SUuitfu’fi (Christian Assnriatum The aim of the Young Women1 Christian Association in to bring each girl In school a £S?1 7’ W11 11' 1' ■ � '« power of CI.rU.Un womnnhoV During the past jear. the feeling of fellowship among the members has been strong ant! great Interest In the work lias been manifested. For the future, we prophesy an abundant harvest namely, the gnthorlng together of many girls couxecrntod to the sendee of the other girl. ' Berry Tnylor Wilson Pudge llemlrlck ninke HSTI1KH Cl.AltK. Adviser Hill Sharp Hale Smith Jewell Swanson Y. M. C. A. CAItlXKT Lively Clements Wtcklnml Reck Hansen Jean Nielson Harrow tfmuuj iflru’s (Christian Association lJeck Tyson Srnltli Bailey Clement Wickland Smith Kryc Nielson Hahn Emtnert Christenson Hendrick Lively Hanson Dehot Hale Black KoettRor Anderson Jean Kills Chatelnln 'l re«ler Christenson Kllwr Ver llusen Harrow Knlselv Crimes Weldon I.oKor Y. nuKmnn Kmniert tliuuuj fflru's Christian Asanriation OFFICERS 1911 President, L. A. Wick land, ’13 Vice President, Chester Darrow, ’13 Recording Secretary, Charles Lively, '13 Corresponding Secretary, E. C. Beck, ’12 Treasurer, Warren Burrclle, '11 Adviser, Prof. F. M. Gregg OFFICERS 1912 President, Charles Lively, '13 Vice President, Chester Darrow, ’13 Recording Secretary, Alfred Nielson, '15 Corresponding Secretary, J. A. Christenson, ’13 Adviser, Prof. F. C. Jean Treasurer, Noel Tyson, ’13 The most important sources of the Association’s power are its social features and the Sunday afternoon meetings. The former, by bringing- the men into personal contact with one another, aids the new students in becoming acquainted and causes them to feel at home; the latter, by constantly keeping before them the Christian ideals that they have been accustomed to in their home life, strengthens and inspires them at the times when a guiding influence is sorely needed to aid them in resisting the temptations of college life. At the beginning of the school year, Y. M. C. A. representatives meet the trains to welcome the new men and to aid them in finding suitable rooms and boarding places. The association carries this work a step farther by giving a public reception for new students during the first week of school, jointly with the other Christian associations. Then, a little later, comes the Y. M. C. A. Stag Social, an event that does a great deal towards helping the young men to become acquainted, and getting them into line for active Association work. The Y. M. C. A. Bible Study work is carried on in the three churches of Peru, there being one class in each church. Each of these classes has studied, this year, some phase of the life of Christ. A very large per cent of the men in school has been enrolled in the work. During the first semester, a Mission Study class was organized, under the leadership of Professor B. C. Hendricks. The .book studied was Strong’s “Challenge of the City.” The course was very interesting, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all who took part. During the study of this book, the class undertook some original work in cistern and well investigation in Peru. Blanks were prepared and the greater part of the town was canvassed. From the data thus compiled some very startling facts were secured concerning the sanitary conditions of wells and cisterns in Peru. The Association-hopes to use these facts to good advantage in the near future. During the second semester, the class took up the study of “The Decisive Hour of Christian Missions,” by John R. Mott. The year 1911-12 has indeed been a prosperous one for the Y. M. C. A., but it is hoped and believed by the loyal members that the year 1912-13 will show a greater growth than any previous year in the history of the Association. One hundred nine Dol« l Kohler Koutor 1’rochnzkn Novak Duggan Conway Toober Dolezal Prochazka Utter C'alnon Keely Mr . Jack Sughruc Sughruc Normal (Catluilxr Aaoortattou OFFICERS Hattie Prochazka. Dodge, Nebraska .... President Anna Sughrue, Sliickley, Nebraska . . . Vice President Loretta Conway. Gresham, Nebraska..........Secretary Chas. A. Novak, I.oma. Nebraska............Treasurer Anna Sughruc Gertrude Sughruc Esther Utter Frances Kelley Loretta Conway Agnes Duggan MEMBERS Geraldine Calnon Bessie Dolczal Chas. A. Novak Tcssic Toohcr Marie Prochazka Hattie Prochazka Kathrinc Kohler Mrs. M. C. Jack Doininik Kantor Hugo Bohncr Jerry Dolczal The Normal Catholic Association during the past year has enjoyed the privilege of hearing Mass regularly at Mrs. Jacks. On the intervening Sundays, meetings were held in our rest-room. The study of the lives of saints, current Catholic history, and other appropriate topics were taken up at these meetings. Notwithstanding the fact that our membership was limited and we had no adviser, the work of the association was carried on enthusiastically, and all derived much benefit. One hundred leu Itader Rurton Rader Cooity Smith Greenlee Bryan Maxonx Telch Greenlee Thornton Ejriarnpal (Sutlb Mrs. Bryan Esther Bryan Emily Burton Charlotte Cooley Catherine Greenlee MEMBERS Martha Greenlee Grace Tcich Louise Mcars Maude Mason M rs. Person Beulah Rader Rachel Rader Carrie Sherwood Susy M. Smith Cecil Thornton Under the leadership of Miss Rader, the members of the Episcopal Church and friends interested in it met November 19, 1911, for regular Church services. The purpose of the Guild is to provide the Episcopal form of worship for those who desire it, and to secure its permanency at the Normal through the interest and loyalty of its members. Bishop Williams of the diocese authorized the order of service and appointed Miss Rader and Miss Mason to alternate in reading it. For study, “The Prayer Book Reason Why,” and “Reasons for Being a Churchman,” were selected. The services arc held each Sunday morning in the old Y. W. C. A. rest room, which President Hayes kindly gave for this purpose. On December 7, Rev. Wesley Barnes of St. Mary’s Church, Nebraska City, conducted evening prayer, and early on the following morning administered Holy Communion. The Guild anticipates a visitation from the Bishop sometime before the close of school. One hundred eleven Cliatelain Wear Toy lor NORMALITY STAFF Hansen Cooley Itoettger Armstrong Beck Greenlee ®lj? Jfarmaltte Roeltger Beck XORMAL1TB REPORTERS Lively Staack Sharer Johnson Jones Telch Smith Cornell Rader Strand Sughruo Greenlee Taylor Swanson Armstrong Johnson Glasgow Keith THE NOniTAfclTE CLASS NUMBER MAY, 1912 Slip Alumni The growth of the Peru Normal and, therefore, the growth in the number of its Alumni has within the last few years been phenomenal. With the school’s roots well grounded in the early development of this state, and with its history extending back as far as that of the state itself, with its Alumni filling positions of prominence in all phases of activity, it has come to be and will ever continue to be, as long as the Normal shall exist, a distinct honor to be a member of our Alumni Association. Realizing that it is fast approaching the two thousand mark, we comprehend its enormous power, if properly used, for the largest good of the school and state. Perhaps there has never been in the history of the Peru Normal a move more capable of excellent results to the old school than the present one of placing our Alumni Association on a solid foundation by the establishment of an ACTIVE LIFE MEMBERSHIP class in our association. There is not a more useful Alumni Association in the West today than that of Peru. And yet, if that association is to continue its activity in proportion to its increased size it MUST be placed on a basis financially where its work can henceforth be CONSTRUCTIVE rather than a mere struggle for existence and growth. This life-membership move has this purpose in view. Put your shoulder to the wheel, become an ACTIVE LIFE MEMBER of THE PERU ALUMNI ASSOCIATION and let’s see what we can do before our annual meeting in Omaha next fall. We Alumni out in the field sometimes wonder what we can do directly to help the old school back there at Peru—now’s our chance, let’s make good. A. J. STODDARD, ’io, President Alumni Association. A. J. STODDARD. 10. PRESIDENT B. C. HENDRICKS. 06. SECRETARY “The men who are placing the Alumni Association on a strong financial basis. Militant Nruilmt Hrlgpll “Roosevelt may get the nomination, but I would not give that boy for the nomination of both parties and the assurance of an election,” was the remark made by the subject of this sktcch as his little son, James, came running up to him. Such characterizes this big-hearted alumnus. His love and devotion to his children, his wife and mother, come from the same heart that has led him to do more for his Alma Mater through our association than many of his fellow alumni know of. It is lie who has made the Alumni Association felt at the various tcachcts’ associations. It is he who has gathered and systematized the data now accessible in the Alumni office. It is lie who has not only kept in existence but lias built the Alumni Teachers’ Bureau into a power felt in every part of the state. Yet all this has been done as an aside from his work as head of a department in the Normal, without pay or remuneration except the sense of duty done and the grateful appreciation of those helped. May his kindly smile long continue to cheer those of us who arc less optimistic. May his good judgment be given many years of activity as our bureau chief. On the other hand, may his fellow Alumni in no way stint their expressions of appreciation lor his labors that have been so generously bestowed upon our Association work. —B. C. H. MCOK. m:i ACLL AT WOItK Vtitrultt JJrru (Club It was a combination of push, loyalty and appreciation of Alumni needs that led C. M. Penney-, 07, and C. V. Williams, 02, together with a number of other interested Alumni of Lincoln to organize the Lincoln Peru Club. Miss Mabel Bridges, ’02, its first president, combined the charm of her personality, the grace of her sex and the tact of her profession in making the first year of its existence not only meet those needs but a potent factor in the University's and the City's social life. Succeeding presidents, Miss Myrtle Ilictt, ’09, Miss Mayme Jackson, ’03, and Mr. William McConnell, have loyally accepted the heritage thus passed to them by its first executive and contributing, each his peculiar personal factor, have given Alumni, homesick for the Peru spirit, that for which their souls longed. From its first meeting in the autumn of 1909 to its last, it has ever been the comment of those who attended, “It was just like the old times to be there.” (Dmaha JJrru (Eluli The Omaha Peru Club was organized last September. Joseph Miller, ’01, President, and Miss Bertha Schieck, ’09. Secretary. This organization has been a decided success. It now has seventy-five members. On the first anniversary the membership will pass the one hundred mark. Five of its members attended school in the ’70s. A constitution has been adopted: the club has regular meetings four times a year. This club is planning to include all Alumni and former students of Douglas county in its membership. Nemaha (Cmmttj JIrru (Club On December 16, 1911, after the County Teachers' Meeting held at Auburn, former Peru students organized a social club making all students at one time of the Peru Normal eligible to membership. The time and place of the regular County Teachers’ meetings was chosen for the meetings of the club and the following officers were elected: President, W. L. Evans of Auburn; Vice-President. Alice Lintz of Johnson; Secretary, Ethel Kennedy of Brownville; Treasurer, T. G. Lang of Howe. Ktiiki. Kennedy, '04. Secretary o. v . n. Brownem.. 'll. Secretary One hundred ucccnlcen iln Peru O’er the distant lulls, a purple haze; On neighboring heights, there’s a riotous maze Of tints and shades, gold, red and brown, Right nobly each wears her resplendent crown. Each apple tree daily more lowly bends. The sluggish Missouri more slowly wends, For Autumn herself has come to woo, And claims as her own, our old Peru. Wide stretches of snow in surrounding hills, The trees are frosted miracles, For Nature, in fantastic whim. Hangs diamond pendants from every limb, The river’s a ribbon of silvery white, Gleaming afar in the brilliant light. The brown earth’s blanketed, hidden from view. In the winter time, at old Peru. Awakening life in trees and flowers. Orchards, pink blossomed, are fairy bowers. Come, one by one, the dreamy days, To bring new beauty to the woodland ways. The insistent note of the whippoorwill. Calls forth an answer, from every hill, The whole glad earth seems created anew, By the breath of Spring, in old Peru. MAY FRANK, ’09. One humlrerl eighteen IION. T. J. MAJORS IION. WM. DAILY Jfuwn ittg nf the Normal In the first session of the legislature of Nebraska in 1867, through the suggestion of the Nemaha County delegation, Honorable A. B. Fuller of Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska, drafted the bill for the location of a State Normal school at Peru, Nebraska. At that time Honorable T. J. Majors was state senator, and Honorable Wm. Daily was a member of the house of representatives. These two gentlemen were instructed by the action of the trustees of the Methodist Academy to turn over to the State of Nebraska the land and the building belonging to the church, providing the State would locate and maintain the State University at Peru. The legislature thought it wise to have the State University located near the State Capitol. Through the bill introduced by Mr. Fuller, a substitute offer of the State Normal was made, which was accepted by the trustees. Peru owes the establishment of her State Normal to the two Honorable gentlemen—Majors and Daily—through whose efforts the State Normal was established and funds provided for its maintenance. These two gentlemen have always been loyal to this institution. The administration building stands as a lasting monument to Mr. Majors, through whose efforts as state senator in 1908. we secured this magnificent building. One hundred nineteen Wltwer Mnrshnll Vor lluxi-n Scant land Amlck Hale Newman llnlin Hale Crawford I’ctergon Bulln Norris Hale Jfetuman ffiinuap This is the first year of the Newman House administration in Peru. None of us will fail to remember our getting-accjuaintcd spread held at midnight in a vacant room on third floor, nor the toasts, pantomimes and turkey parades that followed. After this informal introduction, no one felt himself to be a stranger and fast friendship soon sprang up among us. The Hollowc’en pranks engaged in were a source of merriment to all with the exception of a few who did not sleep so comfortably that night as they usually did. In November the first floor girls entertained the others at a Kensington followed by one of those feasts that all school girls enjoy. The chafing dish parties, as well as the birthday parties, occupied no small place among our good times. Sometimes, however, whole pans of delicious mixtures were ruined and in several instances upset on the carpets. By having our many school duties interspersed with such pleasant occasions. we have enjoyed this year very much and shall often recall each incident connected with the time spent in Peru in 1911-12. One hiimhnt hrcnltj Dramatic Club (Adopted ns permanent design by the Dramatic Club.) DRAMATIC CLUB Ellentiurger Shaver Nettletou Tyson Kenne ly Peterson Rwl Telch Smith Rader Bramattr (Club ••m;ui.KSQUK Novak Hanson Nielson Beck Shaver Johnson Telch Snover Johnson Cornell Neiltcton Moyer Staack Roettger Ellenbcrgcr 11 rati a man Black Blankenship Inks llouser Wltwcr Sramatir (Club Ellcnlierger Xlppert Glasgow Clements Tyson Overton Kennedy Bolejnck I'cterson Glasgow Lambart Itadcr Itced Ouerr Reed Glltner Glasgow Smith Nettlcton Taylor Poster Williams -TIIB It Kite I.A IJS- 'VI I i:N CICKKK MliliTS CICRBK Dramattr (Club DAISY D. NHTTLKTON RUBY FKKOUSON Slip Sramatir (Club The Dramatic Club, one of the most exclusive organizations in the Normal School, owing to the fact that but sixty persons may be elected to membership during a semester, is recognized as an important factor in school life. This Club was organized by Mrs. Xettlcton at the beginning of the school + year 1908-09 and for four years, under her efficient management, has made its influences widely felt and has done much toward creating a higher appreciation of dramatic art. The fact that she found it necessary to give up her position as instructor in the Department of Expression and as adviser of this, dub was deplored by faculty and students alike, but the stamp of her personality and her ambitions and ideals will be a source of inspiration to all those who were so fortunate as to be her friend. Soon after her withdrawal, Miss Ruby Ferguson came to take up the work of that Department, and is our present adviser. Miss Ferguson has shown her ability in this capacity by her intense earnestness in the work. Although she has been with us only a short time, she has won the esteem of her pupils and friends, and we feel assured that club interest will not be lacking so long as she remains at its head. On Hallowe’en eve, the first play, The Burglars,” was given; after which a social time was enjoyed. Other plays presented during the year were scenes from “Romeo and Juliet,” and the little comedies, “When Greek Meets Greek,” The Kleptomaniac,” A Blind Attachment,” and “The Open Gate.” In addition to the plays given, the club was fortunate in securing a prominent reader, Miss Evelyn Thomas, of Oxford University, who entertained us with her superb rendition of Elcctra.” One of the greatest dramatic productions of the year occurred in April, when Mr. DcMille’s football drama, Strong ■Heart,” was presented in the Normal Chapel. The cast was particularly strong and the interpretation a triumph of dramatic art. One .Mildred Iiccn Iff-five Simmons -l’ause Cries Lumbar! O'ltnnnnn Fagg Morrison Marmot Albln Itocttgcr Smack Adam Whlicnnck Kllrcr Burch Jockel Johnson I-awrance Johnson Cries Dolcznl Wilson Castor Shively Dodson Watts Filch Krause Knmradt Kuchs Okrmau (Club I he German Club is made up of German students and friends of the department. It affords an opportunity for acquiring conversational “Deutsch,” since no English is spoken at the meetings. On account of the increased imi-gration from the Vatcrland into this country, greater interest is being taken in tlic study of German, hence the gradual growth of the Club from year to year. I'vice each month this Vercin spends an evening in complete relaxation from work. Real German friendliness and good feeling prevail among its members. Interesting programs, which acquaint those in attendance with the best German writers and composers, are given. As often as seems advisable special social features add to the enjoyment of these meetings. Chief among these is the observance of the “Weilmachts Test. Though of shorter duration than in Germany, it is none the less imbued with the same spirit. “Den glucklichen- Erfolg unseres Vereins Jcrdankcn wir unserem Hcrrn Professor Whitcnack, dessen Milfe und holier Einfluss Vie! Achtung fur das Deutsche bringt.” One huHilrel Uecnti ilx Sharp Broyles Cross Drummond Iloehne Sughrue Baker Wright CarTcr Kagg Clark Johnston Kief Kevins Kind ' Taylor Greenlee + ffiatin (Club This worthy group, consisting of students from the advanced Latin classes, was organized September 19. For the first semester, Miss Stella Fairchild was elected president and Miss Cecilia Hoehne, secretary and treasurer. For the second semester the officers were: Miss Cecilia Iloehne, president; and Miss Rena Keith, secretary and treasurer. The members of this organization meet twice every month for the pur-. pose of gaining the culture which cannot be gotten in the class room and yet, which every real Latin teacher should have. The evenings have been spent in spell downs on Latin vocabulary and the principal parts of verbs. Special Caesar,” Cicero” and “Virgil” programs have been given, not only to the members of the club, but to all interested Latin students as well. For one of our most delightful entertainments the program committee made arrangements for a social hour. This we spent in Latin word contests, in singing Latin songs and—in refreshing ourselves at the booth where the chafing dish was spied. One of our exceedingly interesting entertainments was a lecture on “Rome,” given by our worthy advisor, Miss Esther Clark. Every member now certainly has a broader view of the subject and the “Peru Latin Club” will always be remembered for the many benefits and pleasures it has given us. One hundred hecnli tcven OFFICERS Adams Wells Headricks Fudge Miller (Swrral § rmtn Asfioriatimt ' • v . ’ v • 4� V The General Science Association is a new organization, having lieen organized at the beginning of the present school year. It consists of. the members of the four science societies, which are the Agriculture Club, the Biological Seminar, the Health and Efficiency Club, and the Physical Science Society. This organization is governed by the regular set of officers, and, in addition, by a senate, which is composed of the advisor and president of each club. Every other Monday evening has been determined as the time of meeting, alternating with the meetings of the individual clubs. Each meeting contains only the work of one club and the clubs arc held responsible for the programs in their alphabetical order. By being able to get together in this manner, the science students are able to keep in touch with the work of others. And as it is inconvenient to belong to more than one individual club, a member still has an opportunity of getting something from the other societies. Another advantage is in the opportunity of all science students to hear the outside talent that often visits the separate clubs. For instance, the Agricultural Club induced Professor Percy Baker, of the State Agricultural School, to lecture to the Association on Nebraska Soils. The plan of the General Science Association seems well adapted for the science students and it is hoped that it will become a permanent organization of the school. 0� ic hunilrtd ttccnli ninc Ifpartmrnt uf yinnmul S’rirurr One of the first events of the year was the organization of the Physical Science Club to succeed the Science Conference instituted last year, lhc officers are: President, Charles Novak: vice president. Miss Alta W ells: secretary, A. O. Johnson: treasurer, Ellis Frye, and adviser. Professor W. F. Hoyt. Professor B. C. Hendricks of the department is adviser for the Science Association, a federation of the four science organizations of the Normal. The Club meets every alternate Monday night and the discussions, which have covered the whole range of the department, have been very helpful. The progress of the year toward co-operation with the other departments, and the awakening of interest in scicnctific research and advancement is commendable, but much still remains to be done. Modern civilization without present scientific accomplishment would be an empty shell, and what so profoundly affects civilization and the race is of vital importance to every student and teacher— whether lie realizes it or not. This has been a record year in the department as well as in the Normal at large. The enrollment in Beginning Chemistry has been 153. as against 108 last year; and 34 in Second Semester Chemistry, as against 20. The total enrollment in Chemistry is over forty per cent in advance of last year. An adjustment of the courses is being made to meet the demands of Domestic Science and Agriculture. There was a class of 12 in Astronomy and a call for advanced work that could not be met because of pressure of other work. This division of the department has fallen to Professor Hoyt, with thirteen student assistants, as follows: Frances Cole, Helen Cornell. Grace' Gray, Maude Phelps, Pearlc Strand, Anna Sughruc, Gravcc Tcich, Alta Wells, Frank Adams, Bert Dressier, G. S. Hansen. Ray Lundy and William Rocttgcr. The increase in attendance in Physics has been quite marked. The enrollment in Physics (a) has been in, and in Physics (b) 97. and in Nature Study 12. The total enrollment in Physics and allied work has been 228. This work-lias been under the management of Professor Hendricks and a corps of ten assistants, as follows: Anna Hazcn, Grace Miller, Alta Wells, Ernest Black, A. J. Christenson. Ernest Gilbert, Francis Hughes, Cassius Kennedy, Charles Novak and R. W. Rose. The facilities of the department have been taxed to the utmost in laboratory space, equipment and teaching force. A new and more commodious Science Building is a consummation devoutly to be wished, and a pressing need as well. Owe hundred thirty Separtuumt nf fBinlugy In 1892 the science work of the Normal was organized into two departments, known as the Physical Science Department, under the direction of Professor A. H. Van VIcet, and the Biological Science Department, under the direction of Professor H. B. Duncanson. In anticipation of the needs and requirements along the line of professional training in agriculture, this work was organized as a part of the department in 1902; but, having in a large measure outgrown the facilities, it was made a separate department during the last year. From a very small beginning, the department now has the following equipment: Two instructors and seven assistants, two lecture rooms, two laboratories, two offices, one store room, and a greenhouse. There are sufficient apparatus and laboratory facilities to work two hundred students at one time. The department has sixty-five compound microscopes, eleven microtomes, two hundred sets of dissecting apparatus, the most modern equipment for the study of plain physiology, a demonstration stcrcopticon, water baths, distilling apparatus, and numerous other essentials to a well equipped laboratory. 0� ic hHHtlnd tklrty-itco r OI-VICKKS AGItlCUI.Tt.'UAI, SOCIKTV liiimwv Keith Prof. Weeks Grnmllcli Clements ulhr Autakrmmj It once had been my thought When first I marked her smooth, dark, lustrous hair And its one strand thick and glossy curling down The softly glowing radiance of her cheek, How fair and sweet a dream To see her, in my fancy, in the home My heart was building in that day to be, When from the kindly shelter of the school My work should call me, and, perchance, her hand So white and shapely would be placed in mine. Ah, yes, the dream was fair! But painful was the waking; for today In History test I saw her cast a look Sudden and furtive o’er her seat mate’s arm. Her eyes dwelt for a moment on the page Her friend had written; then by chance upraised, They met the quiet sorrow of my own. I think she knew my thought, for since that day She neither smiles nor speaks to me. Ah. well. The dream is over, but the hurt is sore.—R. H. II. Otic hmulrnl thirty-four SICNIOIt CLASS Cray Ferguson strand Strand Dnnu'iittr Srintr Jl-XIOIt CLASS Ttlcli It cod Draper Tliornton I’rcll llnnsou Glltner Gilbert Fuchs MAY I'KSriYAI. CHOULX ittatt Jrrstuial, fltaii 23 Aftt'r iooit—Artist's Recital. by Mr. David Itlsplinm, Itirltone. of c v York. Evcnfnif—{Stand Concert, with Mendelssohn's Hymn of Pro Ur. Sololtt —Mmlnm Louise Orrosby. Sojir.nio. New York, with Mr. 1 . C. I tilt' . Tenor, Kansn City MU. DAVID IlISrilAM MADAME LOUISE OKMKSRY-THOMPSON PERU NORMAL GLEE CLUB Beck Anderson Adams Wickland Ilnnscn Lively Donovan Abrams Smith Mowbirter Tyson Mnxey Ellis Humphrey Darrow Overton Dr. House Crime Kllcnbcrgcr nouse (The C61rr (Elub Plenty of enthusiasm and an unusual faithfulness in rehearsal marked the won; of this year's club. The most Important single feature «.f the program was Knowltotl’s Cantata. “The Vikings.” Concert were given In a number of Southeast Nebraska towns. In each of which the boys were enthusiastically received. The Quartet has been much In detnnnd for lyceutn engagements, and has given concerts in a considerable number of towns, under the management of Mr. McBrlcn of the National Lyceum Bureau, of Lincoln. The parts are evenly balanced and the ensemble effects unusually rich and fine. PERU NORMAL MALE QUARTET Wickland. First Tenor It. House, Second Tenor II. House. Baritone Anderson, Bass V- BAND Mumford Good Longfellow Glasgow Dudley I load ley Tooley Chatclain Whittled Krebs Carter Cowell Ramsey Youngman Smith Dole7.nl Reed Cbatelnln Rose Dillon Vance ► fferu Normal Ulauii BAND ROSTER F. C. Smith, Director Blain Reed, Secretary Vcrit Chatclain. Librarian Solo Cornets— Reed Chatclain ist Cornets— Dolczal Krebs 2nd Cornets— Youngnian Cowell Clarinets— Dillon Rose Vance Alto— Ramsey Chatclain Baritone— Good Mumford Trombone— Hadley Hoadlcy Bass— Longfellow Glascow Drums— Carter Whitfield Glascow One hundred tlxirlff-ulne Chatelain Dillon Vnncc OUCIIKSTltA I oi)jcfcllow Itose Cummingii Braun man llailley Mahler Smith Chntclnln IC rolls Carpenter Beck JImt Nimital ©rrhrstra Violins— Mahler Carpenter Mewhirter Mandolins— Sherwood Newman Clarinets— Dillon Rose Vance Flute— Cummings Piano— Branaman ROSTER I C. Smith, Director Cornets— Reed Chatelain Trombone— Hadley Alto— Chatelain Bass— Beck Tuba— Longfellow Drums— Krebs One limuli'Cit fortil ftmptUm xif lUHrnmr The Saturday evening following registration was a time of great enjoyment for both faculty and students, for it was on this evening that Y. W. C. A., Y. M. C. A., and N. C. A., showed what rare ability they have in making people feel at home and in getting acquainted. The reception was held in the gymnasium, which was beautifully decorated with oak leaves. To the right of the entrance stood the receiving line, which started the work of getting the new comer introduced, as well as renewing friendship with the old student. In such a throng it took but a little while to feel at home. During the course of the evening, vocal, piano and cornet solos were given and refreshments were served from a daintily decorated booth on the east side of the gymnasium. Late in the evening, the reception ended; as the old student walked home lie felt that coming back was well worth while; and the new student felt that surely breaking home ties is nothing if one can meet such friends in his school career. (fnutmuir’s Hrrrptinu March 13 marks a memorable event in the life of all students at Peru during the year 1911-12. It was on this day that the long-looked for and heard of Governor Aldrich came. Preparations had been in progress since it was first announced that he was to be Peru’s honored guest, so when the good news of his coming reached us, we were practically ready for it. The reception was held in the Adminstration building, which was decorated in the Normal colors. 'Hie receiving line, stationed in the Faculty Reception Room, consisted of the President and Advisor of each class, President Hayes and wife, the chief executive. Governor Aldrich, and Dr. and Mrs. Shellhorn. Each class came in a body, the Senior class leading. After formal introductions, the classes passed up to the second floor, where further pleasure awaited them. The typewriting room was converted into a beautiful serving room; pennants were arranged on the walls artistically. Here punch and wafers were served throughout the evening. A great deal of the pleasure was also due to the beautiful music given by the Normal Orchestra and by the Glee Club. While many did not get a chance to sec the Governor that evening, few missed the chance of seeing and hearing him the following morning, when he addressed the students in chapel. Greater pleasure could not be given than that of meeting the Governor while in school life, and such was certainly the feeling of all who were present on that occasion. One Hundred forly ltco (The upliniunrc JIartij For just one evening, November 25, tlic Kindergarten room was changed from the Trainer’s building to one of the rooms in the Adminstration building. Truly this room scemel like fairyland to all the kindergarteners who began to arrive at 7:30 and looked with great admiration at the wonderful pictures of birds and animals, the paper chains, and the drawings with which the room was gorgeously decorated. Persons, you should have known, were bedecked in garbs of every hue and almost every size; the dignity so natural (?) to the worthy Sophomores was cast aside and they entered into the spirit of the farce. An onlooker would have thought that their diplomas should be granted fourteen years from now instead of only two. Much relaxation was afforded by the childish games of “Button, Button,” ‘Blind Man’s Buff” and “Cat and Mouse.” In this last the class adviser proved co be quite agile. Extremely appropriate, too, were the palatable refreshments, consisting of milk and animal crackers. This party, as well as all of the other social affairs, has been very interesting, due to the fact that they have the ability to originate ideas and then, by co-operation, put them in action. Although it is usually thought that children going to the Kindergarten have little memorizing ability, this class showed its intellectual power by breaking up the party that evening with S-S-OPH-O-O-OMO-R-R-RES! Sophomores! tHic 3Frrslimau JJartij At the beginning of the school year of 1911, there came to fill the ranks of those who had passed on, groups of unorganized individuals bent on seeking knowledge and, incidentally, pleasure. This class, known as the Freshmen, displayed the latter talent to good advantage one evening late in October, at which time a “getting acquainted” party was given. Members of the class had been told to come in groups, representing some certain class of people, and this part of the evening’s entertainment was well carried out, both in costume and acts. The best one was thc“Westerners, who came in true cowboy and cowgirl attire and showed some parts of the hazardous life which they lead. Almost equally interesting were the lords, negroes, and sailors. A short period before the serving of delicious refreshments was spent in playing games and guessing riddles, the former making a good climax in the evening’s entertainment. “A good beginning makes a good ending” and hope that no adverse circumstances will assail our worthy aspirants in their quest of knowledge as well as occasional good times. On0 hundred forty-three mam Hi w ths. Arrow-makers Tent. BIacK 'Rohe r MT. VKItNON DAY ■Hi Hmjitum in ataunt Imum ©all The annual Washington Reception, held in Mount Vernon Hall in the evening of February 22. proved a pleasant occasion in which the young ladies of the Hall enjoyed their school friends and other friends in the town of Peru, with whom they have become acquainted. Mount Vernon Hall was opened so that the guests might know the real home life, as well as help celebrate Mount Vernon day in keeping with the time, hoping to give pleasure to friends in the patriotic sentiment which prevailed. The comradeship and closer friendships which result from meeting in one’s home life cannot be supplanted by any other social function. There is a common bond existing between hostess and guest when each realizes there is a genuine gratification of the heart’s desire to invite and to receive a relation not easily forgotten. Everywhere present were the national colors, decorations and flags, suggestions of modern home life, and the third floor hall represented a moonlight scene of a snowy path through the woods leading to places dear to the early patriots—the Independence Hall, Old State House, the Wayside Inn and the Postoflicc. In the dining room a short program was presented. The scene was in an open woods; the central figure, an Indian tepee. The suggestive thought pervading the program was the social factors in the territory known as the United States, as they have become a part of the present nation. The attitude of these same factors in the process of transformation. FIRST PART: Scenes from Longfellow’s Hiawatha, beginning with the tribal strifes, the coming of the missionaries and white man and westward movement of the Indian. SECOND PART: Consisted of the states represented by the state’s flower. In the popular songs of their period was sung the history of our nation's life. MT. VKItXON IIAM, (TIip Athh'tir Carnival Since the Athletic Association found itself financially embarassed; since the masculine originator of the above named plan did not believe in letting the women do the work, he promulgated the idea of carnival. In this way, he hoped to provide social enjoyment for the people and funds for the Athletic Association. Since the Juniors, judging by‘.their own appetites, thought everyone famishing for an ice-cream-cone, a .booth at which to sell these much desired cones, had been built and a great demand for them ensued. Later, confetti was substituted and the managers did a rushing business the rest of the evening. The stentorian tones of the huskiest of the Juniors, magnified by the use of a megaphone, next made known to the public the virtuous and refined nature of a moving picture show, which would be well worth five cents. The pictures depicted the lives of the faculty members, past and present, and in some eases seemed to reveal glimpses of the future. A sanitarily inclined member next proceeded to demonstrate how easy it is to secure and retain a state of absolute cleanliness by taking a plunge every time an onlooker was accurate enough to throw a ball against the bar which supported him. This wonderful feat was called “The African Dip.” Knowing that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” provision was made for the settlement of all quarrels. This proved to be a wise idea, for the attorneys were exceedingly busy and so rushed were they that it became necessary, in order to sustain life within them, to make frequent trips to the Dutch lunch counter.” The Orpheum and Gayety provided amusement for the frivolously inclined; next to them was the lunch counter, which provided the wherewithal to sustain the inner man. The High School pupils, being unable to tear themselves away from their books, tried to do educative work by exhibiting to others the ten wonders of the world. The Freshmen, in their play, furnished food for the imagination; while the candy, which had been prepared by the Seniors and sold from a beautiful purple and white booth, served to sweeten life at that time and the next day proved to have been food for reflection. The Sophomores, in the minstrel show, strove to depict the lives of our dusky brethren. Between acts they mingled with the crowd, where their elegant costumes, ebony countenances and distinguished appearances, made them conspicuous. What could have satisfied the desire of a student for a truly social affair more than to have entered the Gym on the afternoon or evening of March the second and heard the cry of “lee Cream Cones, five cents,” “Right This Way to the Gayety,” “You-alls Ought to Visit Coon-Town” and similar ones? The report of the students testified to its social success, while the $100 which was added to the funds of the Athletic Association leaves no doubt as to its financial success. Owe hundred forty-tlx (Uu' JFmithall itejrtUin The annual football reception of this year far surpassed anything that has ever been given in the way of paying tribute to the boys who win fame for us on the gridiron. The entertainment the earlier part of the evening consisted of mimic athletic stunts, boxing and prize fighting, and was given on the first floor of the Library. At promptly 8:30, all the guests, headed by President and Mrs. Hayes, Dr. and Mrs. Shcllhorn, marched to the gymnasium, where twelve young ladies ushered them to their places. During their entrance and the entire evening, the Normal Orchestra rendered some beautiful selections. The gymnasium had so been transformed that it no longer seemed the same place. Over the entrance, as well as all around the gymnasium, was a wonderful array of pennants. The rugs on the floor, beautiful potted plants, and convenient arrangement of chairs, gave it cpiite a home-like appearance. The honored guests were seated at the cast end of the hall during the rest of the evening. The following three-course menu was served: Salad a la Peru Salted Wafers Olives Brick lee Cream Cake Salted Nuts Coffee Dr. B. L. Shcllhorn, The Kick Off —Into the vale of years. Harley Shaver, Touch Back —He served with glory and admired success. Daisy D. Ncttlcton, Our Boys —Brave conquerors—for so you arc. Basil Sims, Forward Pass”—Best of all amongst the rarest of good ones. D. W. Hayes, “The Final Score’’—A clean fire, a clean hearth and the rigor of the game. R. W. Thacker, The Parade — Let the trumpets blow, that this great soldier may his welcome know. altp Junior (Class -party Juniors begin their year’s work with one disadvantage:—they are strangers. Yet the class of ’13 will certainly part at the close of these two semesters as true and lasting friends, having been united into one strong and loyal union by various intrigues and rivalries. None of us can forget the feeling of pride with which we entered the Library basement on the memorable November evening when we first became acquainted with our co-workers. How vivid is the memory of those apartments, transformed from staid and sober class rooms into one huge, attractive entertainment hall, resplendent in the glow of golden, brownish light and in perfect harmony with the gold and brown decorations. Longings for home were soon forgotten amid jovial laughter and friendly games that made everyone feel that his classmates were well worth knowing. The kidnapping of a young Junior threatened to break up the party, but his timely rescue by brave classmen only served to make the remainder of the evening less formal and more enjoyable. Refreshments, dainty and delicious, of cake and ice cream in the charming class colors, were served. The students reluctantly parted, not strangers as they had come, but as true Juniors knowing that they have a noble class and willing to put forth every effort to win and make school worth while. One hundred forly-tcven 7n be1 Grj de ShnrKey FX'rXViur ejitk 2 - Trir u4 mne Lkn-rm THE 11A1JY SHOW ®lje $aluj Blrnw It lias been thought best to give up two pages of The Peruvian to the pictures of some of the Seniors as they were many years ago. The little lad with bis father is Willie. His hair is red but it doesn’t show there and being adviser of the Senior class has almost turned it gray. He was born in a log cabin— away back in Indianny—in the fall of the same year the Peru State Normal began business. Arthur, the present editor-in-chief, was born in Wahoo. He refuses to tell when, but from his looks one would judge that it was about May 30. 1889. Mae is an associate editor. She says she was born in a depot. September 16. 1891. Roy is The Peruvian artist and is still making faces. (irace is another of the associate editors. She was born at Strang, had this picture taken in Geneva, and now lives in Peru. The dark-haired Grace was a short, chubby little girl. She is now a tall, serious Senior, fond of domestic science, and desiring very much to try life on a homestead. Sharkey certainly was a sturdy boy. He admires caps and gowns because They give one dignity.” But he is the funny editor. Margaret and her brother are just as big comrades today as thev were long ago. She is a Wahoo girl This picture is worth a thousand dollars to Karl and his mamma. He now holds the position of business manager of The Peruvian and is even entrusted with the keeping of a chapel record. Edith's home is at Dunbar. This was the one occasion in her life when she was cross. Baby Anna appears with her little brother. She is from Plattsmouth. Maud has traveled much in eastern Nebraska, having been born at Salem, lived in Filley, and having a temporary home in Peru. Alta, when three months old, was large and chubby; now she is small, and prim, and proud—of York, her home. May’s home is at Norfolk. Her dark hair and snappy eyes tell of her strong determination to succeed. Mabel is careful and serious. One critic teacher says, ‘‘You smile altogether too much;” another, You arc altogether to serious in your class room.” Rising City is her home. Sarah has grown much larger. Although one seldom hears her sing, a hunting song, “The Case,” is her favorite. Sanford has never gotten over his shyness and leap year has only made it more pronounced. One hundred foily-nluc y ahc Jfrrslimau tlrar Tlie class of 1912 docs not boast, as many classes'have, that it began down in the model school, but rather, is proud to say that it began in the Normal proper. In September, 1908, a year was added to the Normal course, 'rite eighth grade became a ninth grade, the first year class a tenth grade, and the second year class a Sophomore class, leaving no Freshman class. After registration it was found that twenty-five young people had come to Peru with the required number of credits for the new class. All of these students, except Miss Applegate, whose picture is on the opposite page, have left the class, and Miss Culbertson is no longer advisor. However, two things remain unchanged—the class colors, lavendar and white; and the class spirit expressed in the last words of an old yell: “All together, all together, That’s the way we pull.” tThr £ nplionuirf tlcar In September of 1909 the class, although composed mostly of new members, reached an enrollment of thirty. This was not as many as might have been wished, yet the class was never ashamed of its: S-SO-P-H-O-O-OMO-R-R-RES! SOPHOMORES! The volume of this yell certainly showed a determination to surpass every class in the Normal. Miss Grace Culbertson was again advisor and her praises were sung at all times by the Sophomores but more than ever after one of their famous parties. Only seven of this group struggled on through the two remaining years to graduate in 1912. Miss Rowena Branaman may still be seen straying leisurely over the campus. She says, “O golly, Mr. Thacker isn’t the only one who likes music.” Miss Burch is the modest little girl who expresses the thoughts, not through the piano, but the typewriter, and is known as “Professor Dclzcll’s right-hand man.” For only a part of this year, Miss Applegate was in Peru. There were two girls, Miss Hazen and Miss Fowler, who kept so quiet one hardly knew of their presence. During her first year as reporter, and the last as secretary, Miss Sharp has carefully recorded the class achievements and has not omitted the business of mid-week Chapel. ' Mr. Shaver has excelled in athletics and wears three stripes as a football man. His ability on the stage is too well known to need mention here. One hundred fl ty onc ©lie Junior anil fonior {Jeans When on returning to Peru to begin the third year it was learned that a new advisor had been appointed, many words of displeasure were heard, but when it was discovered that Mr. Delzell was to lead us there was much rejoicing. Many of the class had taken work in his mathematics and commercial classes and had learned to love his Irish stories and characteristic expressions as well as his jolly good will for all. About ninety Juniors enrolled, just three times as many as had been the year many of the best athletes and debators were chosen from among us. One of the happiest occasions of the year was a Hallowe’en party in the engine house. A program was given and Professor Delzell told ghost stories. Although the planning and decorating were hard work, and writing of toasts and comps cost us many sleepless nights, the results so far surpassed our fondest hopes that we look back with pleasure and pride to the Junior-Senior banquet of 1911. The Senior year may well be considered with the Junior year, for they are very closely related and because such a large per cent of the ninety returned. These, with some new students, and some who had stopped to teach before finishing the Normal, swelled the number who had registered in the Senior class to one hundred thirty-five. Class business was taken up without delay and the officers elected were: Bailey, president; Jattic Hendricks, vice president; Edna Sharp, secretary; H. H. Moyer, treasurer. JUNIOR SKNIOIt BANQUKT. 1011 One hundred fifty Itco A Srrakfast in the Unofca As soon as officers were elected, Professor Delzell suggested that it was necessary to hold a party for the purpose of getting acquainted. Not having forgotten the good time at the beginning of the Junior year, someone moved that another out-of-doors breakfast be held. The motion carried unanimously. At six thirty o’clock one Saturday morning, ninety merry, wide-awake seniors met in front of the chapel, and, directed by Mr. Delzell, started westward. Soon Mr. Delzell appeared and led all out over the hills, through Mr. Hesscl-tinc’s dooryard, through an orchard (where he allowed no one to touch an apple), on through a sweet potato patch, a melon patch, through a barb wire fence and into a pasture, where by leaping over or crawling through a deep ravine one found the chosen picnic grounds. Here preparations for breakfast were already in progress. After resting, games were suggested. The first was follow your leader. Professor Delzell was leader and led those who still had enough confidence to follow over a tree which had fallen across the ravine, then up an almost perpendicular bank. By the time those in the rear began to climb, the hornets, which had built nests there, sent them Hying back down the hill. Since all were out for a good time and to forget the dignity of seniors, the children’s game, “New York,’’ was chosen. Soon breakfast was ready and all were sure that “weenies.” sandwiches, coffee, pickles and doughnuts never were seen in such quantities before and never did taste so good. But all good times must end and this in particular, for lesson plans must be written and handed in by twelve o’clock. Srljnol tntrrtaina tlir i rmur Quarters During the early part of March those connected with the High School heard mysterious whispers and rumors of a party. The Senior Teachers were entertained March 16 in the gymnasium by the model High School. The games which had been carefully planned were an agreeable change from the customary more formal gatherings of the school life. At length cards were distributed and each one was told to get three names. Three minutes were allowed for talking to each person. The first subject was Peru Hills; the second, Hussars; and the third, anything. After the games, Walter Christensen gave a reading; Milton Blankenship, master of ceremonies, called on Mr. Lcfler, who gave some interesting thoughts concerning the relation of the teacher and pupils. President Hayes spoke and Professor Rouse expressed his pleasure at being present, saying that they saved the worst for last; and Professor Beck was immediately introduced. After refreshments the lights blinked and Professor Lcfler said,-“It’s time to get your bonnets.” One hundred Iftt thrcc II Alt I) TIMES 1'AltTY (The cuiur ffiarii uJimra party The first senior class party of the year was held in the west rooms of the administration building on the evening of November i, 1911. The purpose of this gathering was to become better acquainted, and what better time could have been chosen than the bewitching season of Hallowe’en? The rooms were appropriately decorated for the occasion with corn fodder, oak boughs and various members of the faculty in the forms of jack-o-lanterns. At seven thirty, about a hundred seniors appeared. All were grotesquely attired in calico dresses, overalls and bandanna handkerchiefs and each carried a parcel for which he had no use. The evening's fun begun when these packages were rapidly exchanged. When this was accomplished, the signal was given and each person unwrapped the parcel then in his possession. Everyone was delighted with his souvenir and l’rofessor Del ell seemed especially fond of his cake and cayenne pepper. After indulging in many other amusements, the class was divided into animal families and intuitively these wild creatures fell upon the trail of cider, doughnuts, apples and pumpkin pic. Then came the grand march, at the close of which a beautiful Peru pennant was awarded to Miss Margaret Anderson for being the most typical representative of “the hard times in Nebraska.” And at last, when the revelry was over and we wended our way homeward, the great yellow moon smiled proudly down upon us and her gentle voice could be heard floating through the miles of ether, softly saying: Se-Sc-Sen-i-i-ors, Seniors! One huuilrtil fi lu four 8 rnuir (Class JJlaij “3lf a fflrrr King” ARGUMENT Act I. Evening of the first day. Paris, Fircone Tavern. King Louis, whose realm is in danger from Burgundian sciges, watches in disguise the revelry scene of Parisian vagabonds led by Francois Villon, poet and Master of Arts, who jestingly braggs of deeds he. as King of France, might accomplish. In a duel he wounds the Grand Constable which leads to the capture of the Inn Bravos. Act II. Morning of the second day. Rose Garden. Louis makes Francois his grand constable for a week, at the end of which he is to be hanged for mocking the King, unless lie win the love of Lady Katherine dc Vauccllcs. Francois accepts his one week as Grand Constable and determines to save France from the Burgundians. Act III. Evening of sixth day. Mask ball at Palace celebrating martial victories. Former Constable who has sold Louis to Burgundy, comes in disguise to capture king. Plot is circumvented. Francois's fortune in love is changed when Katherine learns his real station. Thus his one chance of freedom is lost. However, lie calls his soldiers for the final battle with Burgundians. Act IV. Morning of seventh day. Street scene with Gibbett. Francois returns in triumph and performs his last duty by declaring his life forfeit. Mutiny from the soldiers. Louis fearful of insurrection modifies his decree. DRAMATIS PKK80NAK “IK I WKRK KING Francois Villon ................Ilarloy Sharer Poneet de Itlvclre.... Louis XI...................Sanford Clements Tolson d- Or.......... Tristan L’Hermlte..............S. P. Renfro Mont Joyc ............ Oliver le Dalm...................George Hansen Captain of the Watch. Thlbnut d'AussIgny.................H- H. Moyer Astrologer ........... Noel le July ........................Karl Beck Katherine de Vaucclle Rene dc Montgny................W. B. Nlppert Mother Villon......... Guy Tnbarie....................Charles Mapes Huguette do llamel... Colin de Cayeulx....................Percy Lapp Blanche .............. Jehan le Loup...............Sardis Kllenbcrger Gullemette ........... Casln Cliolet ....................R. W. Rose Isabeau .............. Robin Turgls ...................Webster Kay Johannoton ........... Trols Kxchelles...................Roy Bailey Demise ............... Petit Jean .......................Roy Ralston Queen ................ Soldiers. Ladles and Courtiers ......Lynn Gifford .......Roy Ralston .........Ray Lundy ......Henry Schott .......Roy Bailey ..Josephine Rhodes ...Charlotte Cooley ... Bertha Lambart Margnret Anderson ....Anna Jamieson ... Kbha Wahlstrom ......Darle Taylor ... Frances Hughes .........May Fudge One hundred fifty-flee r- MKN i Jfiuithall Season, 1011 The ’i i football season opened with prospects as bright as the previous year. Notwithstanding a slight rearrangement of the team caused by the departure of one of the players after a few weeks’ practice, Coach Thacker put out a winning team. Renfro, Ralston, Gifford, Shaver, Sims, Nippert and Lundy, seven of the last year’s letter men, were back to help carry the pig skin. By the aid of these, together with the new men, Schott, Mewhirfer, Wickham, Tyson, Ludka and Christenson, Coach Thacker and Captain Shaver worked out a machine that was able to destroy Kearney” on Thanksgiving day, the climax of the year. At the close of the season, “Baze” Sims, ’13, was elected captain of next season’s team. A great hole will be made by the graduating of seven (P) men, but Peru always has young and prosperous material to take the place of the graduates. 3uwtbaU rhriUilr. 1011 Oct. 7—2d University, 11; Peru, o. Oct. 14—2d team, o; Peru, 36. Oct. 20—Doane, 41; Peru, o. Oct. 27—Weeping Water, 6; Peru, 45. Nov. 10—Omaha Uni, 5; Peru, 15. Nov. 24—Corner, o; Peru, 29. Nov. 30—Kearney, 3; Peru, 6. One hundred RALSTON, ’12 (P) Half-Back. “Pcwee” was always among the first to hit the line from the back field. He carried the ball for good gains and tackled hard, considering his weight. “Pewec” is a Senior and we dislike to sec him go. NIPPERT, ’12 (P) Guard. “Nipp” was always there with the “pep” and was not afraid to give it to others. He with center and tackle on cither side was invincible. Nipp could be depended upon to stop everything that came his way. TYSON,’i3 (P) Guard. “Ty” is a new man for Peru and will make a “whirlwind” for next year. Although a new man he was considered one of the strong players. The team next fall will find Ty one of its stars. One hundred sitly-tice SIMS, ’13 (P) Full-Back. “Bazc” was 011c of the best defensive players on the team. He always carries an extra hundred weight of nerve around with him just for fun. He keeps this said nerve for just such occasions as football games. “Bazc” only had one bad habit; he would break through the line and block-kicks of the opponents. He was elected captain of the '12 team and here's hoping he captains an ever victorious team next fall. LUDKA, ’15 (P) Half-Back. “Lud” is a new man for Peru and has won a warm place in the heart of every Peruvian. He came from Michigan to Peru; he has three more years to play for us. In advancing the ball lie was surpassed bv none. Lud never missed a night's practice and was a firm believer in training. CHRISTENSEN, ’13 (P) Guard. Chris” was a steady man at his position and showed ability to play the game. He has one more year for Peru. GIFFORD, ’i2 (P) Center. A Senior, he will be missed by the girls as well as by his teammates. Gifif could always be depended upon when the rest of the fellows were off their feet. He broke through the opponents’ lines several times and tackled for a loss to the opposing team. COACH One hundred al-rlylhrce COACII TIIACKEK Salyli 10. (Ilutrkrr Olivctt is one of those orthodoxal Presbyterian schools with a classical course which put out men who believe they have a mission in the world and fill it. It was from this school that Professor Thacker started out as coach with a sound mind and a sound body. He carries just such a character as the school gives to the student she sends out. He is a man with a purpose, a man who, though at times seems gruff, is working for the good of the team. He is a man among men; a man who has a deep and strong love for men, and above all, enjoys a fight, a hard fight, a straight-forward fight. His four years of active work in all athletics at Olivett not only gave him his service stripes, but gave him a good knowledge of all-round college athletics. He proved himself a tower of strength in the football team by being able for four years to hold down the position of full-back. His first knowledge of handling teams was gained while in college. As a Junior he coached a team for Mount Pleasant Normal, and as a Senior a team at the Michigan Agricultural College. After his graduation in 1909-10 he coached the football team of his home town, Traverse City, Michigan. His work before and after he left college has been such as to bring him in touch with all classes of people, making him a man that understands human nature and knows how to handle men. Peru is fortunate indeed in having so efficient a coach; may his services at Peru long continue, that the White and Blue may win many victories by his coaching. One hundred silty four Soys’ Athlrtirs Although many of the old stars were missing from the ranks of the Blue and White” this year the fine spirit that permeates the old school brought out many to fill the vacancies and the year has been a very successful one in more ways than one. One of the most regrettable things has been the severing of athletic relations with some of the stronger schools of the state. It is hoped that this is only temporary, however, as the baseball schedule for 1912 includes most of the larger colleges. The athletic spirit at Peru is one of the strongest and also the most wholesome to be found anywhere. None of the outside influences, such as fraternal or class, or society faction, creeps into any of the teams and each man is made to feel that there is always a chance for him if lie can “deliver the goods.” All are brought to feel that one of the greatest honors that can come to a man is the election, by his fellow team-mates, to a captaincy. It has been the aim of the athletic management to make the athletic captains more than figureheads. So, this year, through each of the seasons, football, basket-ball and baseball “Cap” has always been the boss, and all of the squad are expected to mind him as he directs the practice or the details of the game. The men have responded to this system very well and have worked hard and faithfully, too, in making the showing that has been made. It is perfectly fitting and proper to say here on these pages that the men who have tried for the different teams throughout the year of 1911 and 1912 have been the most aggressive and the cleanest bunch of men ever collected on Peru’s field, or on any other athletic field. The men who have formed the second teams or “scrubs” deserve especial mention for invariably these men have been as faithful or even more so, than the men who had a first team position practically won. Owing to the late spring of ’12 and the early date on which the Peruvian goes to press it is impossible to tell of the Baseball team’s success which we are anxiously looking forward to. The squad collected on the athletic field for the first time on “April Fool” day, there being about thirty-five out for the first practice. This alone shows good spirit and gives promise of a winning team. Our new batting cage which was secured and put up in the gymnasium during the winter, gave the boys a good batting eye and also worked out some good material for the pitching staff. This prevents such rapid work-out for the team in getting into physical condition. Among those in the squad previously played for Peru are Schott, Wickham, Lively, Lundy, Beck and Sims. With these old men and the promising new material Coach Thacker and Captain Lundy can certainly grind out a team that Peru will be proud of. One hundred Uli ' lvc Shaver Itcnfro Mcwblrter VAUSITY THAM Coach Thacker Schott Minis' $aBkctball rbrbnlc Dec. 29—Syracuse, 23: Peru, 29. Fcl . 20—York, 11; Peru, 21. Jan. 3—Alliance, 3: Peru, 33. Feb. 21—Aurora, 24; Peru. 26. Jan. 26—Co. F. Shenandoah,41; Peru, 20. Feb. 22—Ong. 26; Peru, 31. Jan. 5—York. 21; Peru, 60. Feb. 23—Geneva, 21; Peru. 22. Jan. 12—Omaha Uni, 15; Peru, 36. Mar. 2—Omaha Uni.. 21: Peru. 60. Jan. 19—Midland Col., 17; Peru. 32. Oho h 11 ml 111I ulrlfi-xis � Inks Itmlor Itujr Drnper Conch Under Myers k'ass Uaraity Qfeam For the first time in the history of the school the athletic board awarded the members of the varsity team with letters on middy blouses. The basket-ball season was immensely enjoyed by all the girls, and six of them hope to help Peru win victories next year. 0rl|rbulr Jan. 19—South Omaha, 14: Peru. 24. Feb. 9—Fairbury, to; Peru, 53. Feb. 23—South Omaha. 18; Peru. 15. Oiic fcuttrfrcif xUI t-ncieii (Birls Athletics % Much interest was displayed in girls’ athletics this year. An enthusiastic bunch of girls was on the floor every practice hour. Willing players under the enthusiastic leadership and splendid training of Miss Rader could not do otherwise than become an efficient and a winning team. In fact all the girls became star players and only Miss Rader with her superior judgment was able to decide who would make the “varsity” team. Captain Ort, and Rader were quick and sure forwards. Lambart, back-forward, tossed goals as easily as she would drop marbles into a basket. Fagg, Inks and Osborne were usually centers. Fagg and Inks could be counted on, however, in any part of the field. Ray, Meyer and Draper as guards, though small, were wirey and quick and their opponents were always well covered. Spectacular playing was an unknown quality, while co-operation and team work were manifested in every play. Much to the disappointment of all, the business manager, Fagg, was only able to match games with two towns. The Colleges and High Schools that usually play with Peru had no teams this year. Fairlntry, who played on the Peru floor February 9, was unable to engage a hall, so they could not invite the girls to play a return game. The only trip the team made was to South Omaha. There they met with adverse conditions. The sharp edged hoops were tricky goals. The floor was so small that the rules were necessarily different from the ones to which the girls were accustomed. Nevertheless the score was close, the final count being South Omaha 18 and Peru 15. tUaBcball rlirbulr April 25—Kearney April 26—Wesleyan April 30—Cotner April 13—Open April 20—0| en May 7—Bellevue May to—Wesleyan May 11—Open May 14—Bellevue May 15—Doanc May 16—Cotner May 17—Kearney May 18—Open May 22—Doanc COACH TIIACKIttt AND CAPTAIN I.UNDY One hundred sixty clyht SKXIOK Gilt I.S' ItASKKT-ltAl.l. ThAM ►iwrr I,nmlinrt lloehno Miller I IriKl rj ‘ : cwnin Hank Blythe 11 tiff SOniOMOHK Onl om 11 n 11 (illtl.S' BASKKT-BAI.L TRAM Coach Kngg Cliiry C'nrmn Carver on Smith JUNION HOYS’ IIASKKT KAI.I. TKAM Krebs llnlo Ver Huson Gilbert l in l - liclnx JUNIOR ill HUS' Cornell IIASKKT HAI.I. TICAM Kuclis IVtcrson Lively Wear SOIMIOMORI-: HOYS' BASKKTIUM, TIC AM—CHAMPIONS, 1012 ■Touch linker Kennedy Myor Wickham ATHLETIC Whltcnnck l(ouxc BOAKI) Mppcrt Lnmbart 1 lincker SllUH ISnilor Kill Wear ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OKKICEKS Moyer Beck Nlpperl itnnlnn 11— Students pour in from all points. Krebs meets Miss Benson at the 4:30 train. 12— Registration begins. Preps are initiated to Peru’s wonders. 13— Moyer arrives. 14— First classes in campustry recite. Fulton is dean of the department. while singing, “I love you truly.” SK1TKM1JHU 13 17— The Missouri rises, due to the tears of homesick girls. 18— Hoyt loses his skull cap. Finds it in his hip pocket. 19— Seniors begin to expound ideas. 20— Is Miss Hauser looking for a position so early? She at least received a let- ter from Geneva Public Schools. 21— Professor Jean makes his public demonstration. Some ladies think. 22— Olmstead tells how glad he is to be in Peru. One hlimited ncvcnli six Omaha Nebraska’s Beauty Spot WHERE LIFE IS WORTH WHILE Omaha The metropolis of the Missouri Valley. The prettiest city in the Middle West. The city whose schools rank with the best. The City of Good Government. The City of Advancement and Progress. Omaha The Nebraska State Teachers Association Will hold its annual convention in Omaha on November 6, 7. 8. 1912 TEACHERS—You who direct the destinies of the future and mould the little minds that they may become the leaders in progress, come to Omaha— Visit Omaha’s public schools where the teachers are happy and contented—where $500,000 is paid annually in salaries. Come to Omaha rvhen you have an opportunity and become belter acquainted. Sptmbn-dhmtumvh 15— Philo reception. Mr. Kilzer meets Miss Wahlstroni. 16— Y. M. and Y. W. reception. What was in that locket Edith Cornell held while singing, “I Love You Truly?” 23— Seniors feed in woods at 7 A. M. Stag social. 24— Professor Jean goes to Dorm without comp. Miss Stoner? 25— Sophs find a watermelon patch. Was the joke on the girls? 26— L. Mewhirter promises Coach Thacker to quit conversing with the damsels. C. Mewhirter quits the practice. 27— Miss Goshen elaborates on matrimonial problems. 28— Moyer taking strolls to cemetery hill, is bothered by intruders. 29— You can't be ‘it’ in Peru unless you join everything,” by Jo Giltner. She joins everything but Y. M. C. A. 3°—Miss Dalna Brown performs the “prone fall before her High School class. ( ««' hundred teccntvels ht Boost For BRANDEIS Peru STORES 1 OMAHA Patronise the Advertisers The Largest Store of=— The Peruvian West of Chicago.. Correct Styles in Everything to Wear European Plan Absolutely Fireproof We invite the students of Peru to Reinforced Steel Concrete Construction make their headquarters at the— The New Henshaw T. J. O'BRIEN. Prop. i _ r iv Modern in every detail. All outside rooms connecting with bath. Elegant Cafes and Rathskellar. Modern in Every Respect 15th and Farnam Sts. . . Omaha, Neb. 16th Howard Sts., - OMAHA, NEB. CITY MEAT MARKET W M. W ULF, THE BEST MEATS AND PICKLES Tailor Always kept in stock Express paid one way on all Prompt Delivery out of town goods PHONE 54 ALL KINDS OF REPAIRING F. 0. HUMBERT CLEANING AND PRESSING Peru, Nebraska South Side . . . South Auburn. Neb. 12675388 ' ' ' 'I viuhl'J 1— Sadie “round tables” Pewee for coaxing Pink to the dances. 2— Krebs and Carter make the library an asylum for orphan cats. 3— The landladies provide all roomers with rules and regulations. I his rather “smacks” of Dorm. 4— Roettger’s trials and tribulations begin. It's but the preface of a great volume. 3—It is decided by Hansen that one or two cannot assemble on the campus without the permission of the social committee. 6— Coach Thacker and Miss Austin make their debut. Coach breaks rules by arriving home at midnight. 7— Football game with Uni. Fulton uses two tickets. 8— Krebs goes to Sunday School. Miss Carpenter so requests. 9— Will Professor Duncanson ever tell us the names of those “three girls” on the back row? 10— Sims dislocates knee at football practice. It is harder for him to t tn Oak Glen. 8 11— Sophomores feed in Neal’s pasture. 12— Dr. House announces the “Picture show” at the Crvstal. 3—Agda Magnusson informs Dorsey that she goes to Philo. 14— First lecture—Le Brim’s—9:30 P. M. 15— Proclamation posted. 16— Sims advises Miss Thornton to take Domestic Science 17— Lapp plays football (more information later). 18— Frank EUenberger is spectator at faculty ladies’ gvm cjass (Drtnbrr 16th and Harney—Omaha, Neb. CATERING TO THOSE WHO WANT THE BEST IN Appareling and Furnishings FOR MEN AND WOMEN AND EVERYTHING WANTED AND NEEDED FOR THE HOME BEAUTIFUL Milton Darling 1811 Farnam St. PICTURES AND APPROPRIATE FRAMES JOB PRINTING Let us print your programs, booklets. stationery, etc. We’ll treat you right and do the work to suit you. S. W. HACKER CO. 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It leaves in April. 27— Ross House sings his customary solo while leading chapel singing. 28— The girls wonder whether Tyson has a girl at home. 29— First effort of the Dormitory Quartet.” 30— Miss Carpenter is disappointed in Roettger. 31— Dorm ghosts on escapade. Trial without jury. Mob violence breaks loose. OCTOISKIt 21 Nmnnttlm 1— Seniors have a hard time party. They file through the library terrifying the occupants. 2— Albin takes his seventh girl. Jo Giltner boasts of her fourteenth. 3— Cotner game. Lundy lost an overcoat. 4— Extravaganza. 5— Blankenship and Gladys Taylor prove the extravaganza was advantageous. 6— Ethel Johnston gets up at 5 o’clock to study zoology. What a waste of time. 7— Ethel Nagel, after consulting with Miss Goshen on conscience, leaves for home a day early. 8— Students leave for teachers’ association. One hNuihvd cit hlt liro “The Hills of Peru” A Geographical and Historical Sketch By LOUISE WILHELMINA MEARS Hoad of Department of Geography, Peru State A ormal School From the President of the Pern State Normal: I have been delighted with your book. The Hills of Peru. Aside from its mechanical perfection. and also its value from the standpoint of a history and geography of Peru, it is a work of very high merit from the standpoint of literary art. As one reads the Steamboat Days. and the Old Landmarks. he cannot but live over again with the Peru pioneer, the Good Old Days. You have succeeded as few writers arc able to do. in striking a strong popular chord, by your sympathetic presentation of the pioneer days. The book is properly balanced in its interpretation of truth and beauty. I shall be glad to commend it to anyone who knows anything of Peru and its environment. J December 4. 1911 D. W. HAYES L For Sale at THE PERU BOOK STORE and by THE AUTHOR Peru State Bank Welcomes and appreciates the business of Faculty and Students. We are with you in your efforts to boost Peru Normal. We have excellent facilities for handling drafts and checks on all points, and give courteous and prompt treatment to all. Here’s Success to Class of 1912 wherever your lot may fall. President, Vice-president, Cashier, WM. TYNON. C. R. WELDEN. R. W. KELLY. Nnlmttlu'r —(Emttiniirii 13— Students return. A number of couples happy. 14— Pipe bursted. No chapel. Everybody glum (?) 15— Swept out the Peruvian office. 16— Hal Martin forgets to go to spelling class. 17— Mr. Whitenack misses Mr. Wickham. 18— A Freshic asks, “How much credit do you get for attending noon-day prayer meeting?” 19— Rowena Branaman takes her usual Sunday walk to the washer-woman. 20— “Hon” Schott comes to school without a necktie. 21— Miss Van and Miss Snover take turns at forgetting to go to conference. 22— Junior Class party. 23— Eckersall’s scrubs go to Weeping Water. Dean Smith wakes up too late. 24— “The biggest boy (Percy) in school doesn’t know ‘Star Spangled Banner,’ by Dr. House. 25— Nebraska vs. Michigan. Jean and Weeks go insane. 26— Albin has another girl. Lundy is a poor trainer. 27— Beck makes his first visit to Our Home.” 28— Everybody thinks about Kearney. “Kearney must be destroyed. 29— Thanksgiving vacation for one whole day. 30— Peru 6, Kearney 3. Largest bonfire ever held in Peru, followed by the shirt-tail parade. 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Someone turns ON the lights. 13— Miss Ellis in History class, There’s nothing I like better than a strong handsome bow.” One hundred clf hl jitis There is Money In commercial pursuits for you if you are properly trained. More than 10,000 young people have been trained at our school and are now making good. Let us train you. Write for catalog. LINCOLN BUSINESS COLLEGE 13th and P Su. n a LINCOLN, NEBRASKA Lincoln's Leading Department Store MILLER PAINE LINCOLN, NEBRASKA THE BIG GIFT STORE SS Never before in the history of this instiution has our stock of gifts been so large and complete as it is today. If you are considering a gift for any occasion—come to the BIG GIF I S I ORF. and choose what you want. DIAMONDS. WATCHES. STERLING SILVER FINE JEWELRY AND WEDDING RINGS The celebrated TUCKER WEDDING RINGS are aho here, all riee width, and rtyle. in 14 and 18 Karet Solid Gold. A big .lock of brilliant little Gold Band, of faultiest make and quality. C. A. TUCKER, Jeweler S. S. SHEAN, Optician Fine Watch. Clock. Jewelry end Optical Repairing and Manufacturing tU'rrmltrr —(Enntmurb 14— Clare Mewhirter announces his intention of keeping the same girl all term. 15— “Pud” Anderson late for breakfast. 16— Foot-ball reception. 17— Lundy goes to Auburn again. Why? 18— Basket-ball starts in earnest—schedule completed. 19— Shaver and Moyer accompanied by-------and-----------attend the mov- ing picture show. 20— A crowd returns from Auburn when the day is young. Miss Fagg announces a falling thermometer. 21— Packing versus study. 22— Christmas vacation begins. Owe tiiiHiIrc l clt hty-ctffhl SEARSON MARTIN’S STUDIES IN READING FOR THE GRAMMAR GRADES J A C K SO IN MODEL 42—$1500.00. Including top. windshield and Prestolitc PIONEER IMPLEMENT CO., Western Distributers :: Council Bluffs, Iowa No Sand too deep No Hill too steep Three hooks are now ready I. Reader for advanced classes............................................ List price $0.80 II. 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THE UNIVERSITY PUBLISHING COMPANY LINCOLN: 1126 0 Street CHICAGO: 623 So. Wabash Try Uh F i rwt for Everything in GEN T’S FURNISHINGS etnd-■ i 11 i i rs: IE w y F ISI. WL A re T I N, January 2— Leap Year. The girls begin immediately. 3— Notice the new diamonds. Domestic Science the popular subject. 4— Professor Rouse “cuts Theory class. 5— Debate at Everett, “Should women propose?” Affirmative won. 6— Miss Tynon's “New Grippe Cure.” (Thumb Tacks). 7— Y. M. and Y. W. crowd go skating. 8— The Wahoo bunch find coasting danger- ous. 9— Mr. Emmert had a comforter all over his face. 10— Miss Elvira Johnson says she’ll be Good. 11— It appears that Jean can never leave Peru single. 12— Grace Teich tells the experiences “Mr. Clements and I had on our way from Philo.” 13— Coach orders chicken. He pays the bill. 14— Moyer goes to church. Surprise is shown. 15— Chemistry exam. Junior girl asked ques- tions—Prof. Hoyt says, “Pump is dry. 16— Miss Mahler wants to be a boy. 17— Gifford seems to have realized what leap year means. 18— New students arrive for second semester. 19— Did Noel Tyson’s dream come true? 20— Cassius Kennedy visits mamma. 21— For sale—A “Bible,” seven years old, as good as new. Inquire of J. H. Dorsey. 22— Hortense Inks thinks Frye is nice but too short for her. 23— Miss Detwiler’s picture arrives after Senior panels have been sent in. Graduated first semester. UKUTHA DKTWII.KIt. 12 .lanunry 23 One hundred 11 luctii WEBSTER’S NEW INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY THE MESEIAM WEBSTER Tho Only Sew unabridged dictionary in many years. An Encyclopedia. Contains tho pith and essence ct an authoritativo library. Covers every field of knowledge. The Only dictionary with the Sew Divided Page. A Stroke of Genius.” 400,000 Words Defined. 2700 Pages. T- - - 6000 Illustrations. Coat 9400,000. 51-1 Let us tell you about this moat remarkable singlo volume. Writ for umplt j� i«, foil yortlnUrr. «lt. Mum UU s p«r sad wo will Mad rXU a o«t of fork Kopo. . C. MERRIAM CO. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. K Special Rates Always to Peru Students and Faculty............... The Heyn Studio 16th and Howard Sts., OMAHA, NEBR. FOR THE KIMBALL LAUNDRY Beatrice, Nebr. BEST IN KIMBALL LAUNDRY CO. Omaha, Nebr. LAUNDRY KIMBALL’S IDEAL LAUNDRY Waterloo, Iowa. WORK Jamtarg-GUmtimu 24— Everyone takes cautious steps. Peru boasts of the “slickest” sidewalks in the state. 25— Philo Play—“The Climbers. Was Chris acting or in earnest? 26— Hoyt announces the coining of Stcnuncrhorn. 27— Frank Cannon talks on “The Mormon Kingdom.” it. D. FULTON. 12 January 20 28— Stemmerhorn addresses joint meeting of Y. M. and Y. W. 29— FuIton’s picture arrives too late for panels, lie was waiting for them to grow. Graduated first semester. 30— Anderson and Wells called down in Library. 31— Wickland wonders why he can’t be happy. He becomes so later. One hundred ninety-two Ready Now Entire Spring Showing of the Invincible SAMPECK CLOTHES For classy young men—the champions of America, in correctness of style, excellence of making. They grip the fancy of the man who demands • DIFFERENT CLOTHES AT A MODEST PRICE—$15 TO $30 PENNANTS! PENNANTS! We can and do supply every demand—we duplicate any motto, class emblem, or insignia, no matter how elaborate the design—Better workmanship and quicker service than ever— Prices Are Always as Low as Possible, loo BENSON (Si THORNE. CO. The Paper in Thia Book was Supplied by Carpenter Paper Co. WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTERS OF Paper and Stationery FOR THE WEST 9th and Harney Sts. Omaha, Neb. “They are builders of high quality T. M. Simpson LIVERY. R'EEED. SALE AND TRANSFER BARN SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO BAGGAGE FRONTIER HOTEL Nebraska City, Neb. MODERN IN EVERY RESPECT EUROPEAN PLAN Students of Peru Normal are Invited to Make This Hotel Their Headquarters While in the City if r hnt ant 1— Ross House leads singing with a solo. 2— Prof. Duncanson announces that Y. W. will be led by Miss Hcsscltine. a former student in Philo Hall. 3— Thacker orders liveryman to take off slcighbclls. PKmtUAItY 3 4— Christenson was in earnest. 5— Prof. House offers a reward of 25c for return of rubbers. 6— President Hayes announces that the tardies have been reduced to l t% just as Mr. Overholt enters chapel. 7— Panoramic view of school taken. 8— Athletic rally. Baseball talk by Clements. 9— Peru girls easily win in basket-ball with Fairbury High. to—Everett Play, “The Title Mart.” The Mewhirters affinity for the fair sex more plainly demonstrated, u—Overton keeps the occupants of the Strong House awake until the 12th. Won’t he go home, Miss Frye? 12— Football men presented with sweaters. A stripe for each year’s service appears on the arm. 13— Miss Van Middlcsworth talks in Chajjcl. 14— St. Valentine’s day—A few dorm, girls receive flowers. 15— Miss Benson trains Krebs to hold his temper by relieving him of his cam- era just as lie has the Junior girls arranged. 16— Miss Grimes, give the five steps to a lesson plan. Beg pardon, I mean Mr. Fiske,” by Mrs. Crawford. One hundred ninety-four Citizens and Educators Attention! Do you want a good speaker for your patrons' meeting? Then write at once to the National Lyceum Bureau. A specialist in this line of work will be sent you. There is no better way to secure the co-operation of the home and the school than through patrons’ meetings. They are worth while. Arc you planning for a high school lecture course this fall and winter? The National Lyceum Bureau man can give you more and belter talent for less money than any other bureau in the United States. Do you want a popular lecturer for Friday evening preceding your teachers’ association and a professional educator for your Saturday’s program? Then write the National Lyceum Bureau and secure a speaker who will help your teachers to laugh dull care away and thus prepare them for the solid and practical things of the association proper. If you do this your teachers will take delight in attendance upon such meetings. A commencement speaker? What? Not so early in the year? Do you mean it?” Yes. now is the time to fix your date and select the man you want. It is a great mistake to put off the choice of a commencement speaker till the best talent is all taken. No speaker on our list will use manuscript or note. Every one of the National’s commencement speakers will have something to say, he will have his address so well prepared it will say itself, and he will know when he is through. The Indoor Chautauqua? What is it? It is the newest, most popular, most effective and practical movement for arousing the people along intellectual, moral, religious and political lines. It is within the reach of every village, town and city of the commonwealth. For information relative to dates, terms, and talent, address The National Lyceum Bureau, Lincoln, Nebraska By J. L. McBrien, General Manager Jfrbruan} —QJimttmu'b 17— Miss Krebs actually smiles and talks some- thing other than lesson plans. 18— Albin forgets. He calls for the wrong girl. 19— Lemus MacManus. Mr. Moyer and Miss Swan can tell you about it. 20— President Hayes demonstrates the use of sarcasm, ask “That Little High School Girl.” 21— Miss Stoner goes walking with George. 22— Mt. Vernon Day. A good time. 23— Supt. Jas. E. Delzcll addresses the students. 24— Chapel on fire. Little damage is done. 25— Sardy leaves for the country, snow or no snow. 26— Day of the big drifts. No school until 9=45- 27— Some surprise. No chapel. 28— Chapel smells like cough syrup “mother used to make.” 29— Leap year day. The Domestic Science girls take advantage of it. AI ■•'KieitiiAnv CM ' KBHRUAKY 2C QULBERTSON BEDELL . DEALERS IN YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT OUR STORE. J. E. Richardson Velma Ingraham, m Successor to J. E. RICHARDSON (Class Pjatugrapljrr Who hopes to IN please you at the Studio.... 1911-1312 WORK APPRECIATED Hard] i— I would like to see the girls of the chorus a moment after chapel before 2— Carnival. Remember the African Dip. 3— Whitfield finds it hard to tell whom lie'll choose. 4— How happy I’d be with either, were the other fair charmer away. by Turk Whitfield. 5— Glee Club boys leave. Rhodes asks Tyson to be true. Was lie? 6— C. A. Anderson recites on brimstone. 7— Grimes announces that he will take comps down to the dorm free. 8— Glee Club Concert. Wickland makes a dash for happiness and—gets it. 9— Seniors 29. Juniors 14. Heck loses an eye. 10— L. Mcwhirter finally settles down to real married life. 11— Pettit attempts to lock gymnasium. Wickham says he’ll lock it for him. 12— Roettger’s trials and tribulations cease. He can't Wright any more. F. Ellcnbcrger sympathizes with Funny.” 13— Governor’s reception. 14— Governor speaks in chapel. 15— Hussars concert. 16— Snow melts. Students compare wet feet. 18— Moyer goes to bed before 12:00 P. M. 19— Professor Whitcnack tells an Irish joke.- we dismiss,” by Prof. House. MARCH S Our humlrrit ninelurlijhi SCHOOL Thf TO OP ICE SUPPLIES i n Hi v V i CREAM Hot Drinks ATHLETIC GOODS Cold Drinks PENNANTS JERSEYS and CAPS STATIONERY BOOKS FOUNTAIN PENS K The Co-Op. We thank the stu• dents for their gener ous patronage during the past year. We wish you all a happy vacation. BE LOYAL Have your own- CLASS PENNANT JERSEY. CAP and PIN. Always Stop The Co-Op. To The Seniors: We wish you the best of success in your future work. Send to The Co-Op. for any school or athletic supplies you arc unable to obtain where you are located. K ••••P a warm soot in your heart for Old Peru. ALWAYS STOP Delicious “Eatings” Summer ut Winter We hare all the special materials Make the Co-Op. your headquarters tvhen you return. THE CO-OP. for Art. Manual Training. Etc. H. R. WILEY, Lrsk HHUtTflj—(Kbmtimieh 19— Miss Carpenter tells Mr. Smith to use his lips more. 20— Dignified air for sale. Grace Tcich. 21— Lyle Mewhirtcr makes a date with Miss Hunter in the Library. Miss Hunter has moved and Mewhirtcr goes to the wrong house. 22— Moyer made a date with Miss Snover to play tennis early the next morn- ing. Moyer forgot it. 23— Mr. Havelka comes to sec Miss Frohner. Mr. Kelley comes to the door. “Good evening, Mr. Ralston.” 25— Miss Hosmcr: “It seems to me that some in this class arc spending too much time on outside affairs.” Mac Miller: She means us, Josephine.” 26— 'Who tells everyone about Funny’s ups and downs with the Right (Wright) girl. 27— Vacation—everyone happy, even the dorm girls. 28— Miss Stoner leaves; FUN begins. 29— Girls hold a reception for the boys of Peru at Mt. Vernon Hall. For par- ticulars ask Professors Rouse and Overboil. 30— Miss Rulon: “We need a strong right arm around the Library all the time.” TtCO hundred April 3 Wahoo girls are detained on account of high water (?). 4— A coincidence. Miss Foster in the dining room, singing, “Oh you great big beautiful doll.” Mr. Rurcllc out in the yard whistling the same tunc. 5— Miss Carpenter: “When I want my children to sing they are always out of town.” Mr. Lively is away over the state. 6— In the springtime a young man’s fancy idly turns to thoughts of love. Ask Phil Rouse. 8— Professor Rouse congratulated Phil because he had not had many girls this year, which reminded Phil that he had forgotten to take her home. 9— In psychology class. Mr. Staack: “Is it frequency or recency of the ex- perience that causes people to sleep in church?” Miss Goshen: “No, it’s cither lack of principle or bad air. 10— Students are taking extra periods in sidewalk economy. 11— Peru won from Wayne. Miss Goshen exclaims, after the debate, “How handsome the judges are!” 14— Peruvian office swept the second and final time. 15— Y. W. C. A. delegates return from Lincoln. Arta Draper, the president, reports a Lively time. 16— Peruvian goes to press. Armt. ic Two hundred one kni5 ifirst Swority Contrary to the rules and regulations, for many years cherished in the hearts and minds of Normal Students, Miss Graycc Teich has organized in our midst, a Sorority. Among its prominent members arc: Noel Tyson, Karl Beck. Sanford Clements and “Funny” Roettger. We have always, from the actions of the above named persons, doubted their masculine characteristics, and are glad to learn that they have been admitted with the rest of the young ladies to Peru’s First Sorority. Tiro huii'tirtl Iiro Miss Austin has gone away for a clay. And tomorrow will return. So that is why the boys will not play. And Coach has time to burn. He sits in his office and thinks, With the windows tightly locked; A schedule is near his hand, And he repeatedly looks at the clock. Then rises and lightly turns A spring or two in the air. Happy, indeed, he’s the Coach, For nobody else would dare. Be A Specialist! IT MEANS BETTER PAY AND PLEASANTER WORK This school makes a specialty of training commercial teachers for high schools and private schools. There are great opportunities. One agency writes us. “We have sixteen places to one applicant.” We occupy the most modern and complete business school home in the state. We employ a strong faculty of specialists and use the most modem methods. NEBRASKA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS. LINCOLN. NEB. New Chapin Block, Corner Fourteenth and O Sts. We Invite Correspondence W. M. Bryant. President The New Lind ell Hotel Lincoln. Neb. LlNDELL Hotel Co.. Proprietors J. G. Venable. Manager REMODELED REFURNISHED RE-DECORATED 100 rooms with bath. Hot and cold running water, and local and long distance telephones in every room. As modern as money can make it. European Plan Rates, $1.00 Up WHY? Order your music from the east, lose time, and pay heavy expressage or postage when you can get nearly anything published by the various large publishers at the same price they give you besides saving time and postage. Our stock is clean and those in charge of this department understand the wants of the particular teacher. I will be glad to open a monthly account with reliable teachers or students. Walt The Music M 1215 O Street Lincoln a n A common tiling you will see In the hills of old Peru; Not harsh or grouchy you'll be. Provided it’s she and you. A source of much delight, If only you don’t have two; For some, they do say, try that, Down in old Peru. But when school days are over In old Peru, Don't remember her For she won’t you. This is called the lemon tree, The greenest all have gone; The time of these lone ripening ones. Soon, too, perhaps will come. Two liuHdied alt Ym WunoftS You know ihc resources of our stock. Many times you may wish that you were in Peru, that you might get some item of School Supplies, Athletic Goods. Pennants, Fountain Pens, Artists’ Materials, etc. Order them sent you by mail. We will give your mail order prompt attention. We have a catalogue of Pennants, which we will be glad to send to you on request. THE REXALL STORE PERU. NEBRASKA YOUR EYESIGHT Is priceless. Protect your vision by using properly fitted lenses. My methods arc up to the minute and I guarantee satisfactory service at a reasonable price. Ask your friends and neighbors. ERNSTENE Jeweler and Registered Optometrist Grand Hotel Block Nebraska City, - Nebr. Hotel Delmomco B. A. DAVIS RATES $2.00 PER DAY Good Line of Cigars Peru...........Nebraska N. S. HARAGAIN A. B.. D. D. S. AND VASEK, RESIDENT DENTISTS PERU, ..... NEBRASKA Beets and cabbages On sale here today, Good, if you like them, So the Freshmen girls say. In chapel he sits by the side of Miss Stoner And gallantly holds her book; When his brother is absent he leads with his tenor, And his leggings add to bis looks. Ttco hundred eight We Invite Your Attention To the Following Line of Goods. PENNANTS PILLOW TOPS PINS—Everett, Philo, N. S. N. S., Normal Seals, Etc. PICTURES TAPESTRIES PERFUMES We have given time and careful study to the selection of these goods. There is merit in each article we offer. There is full value in each price. It will be a pleasure to us to exhibit our goods and it will give you pleasure to examine them. FISHER BROS. THE CORNER DRUG STORE DRUGGISTS D. Donovan Son Students are always welcome to our store. Everything in Hardware and Furniture at the right price. Phone PERU..............NEBRASKA COME TO PERU... For your education and come to me for information about rooms, houses, and farm land. Fruit farms in the vicinity of Peru a specialty. Write me for illustrated booklet descriptive of Peru and the State Normal—It Is Free. J. D. BISHOP Notary Public Peru. . Nebraska We keep in stock at all limes an up-to-date stock. No order too large; no order too small. We deliver the goods. Give us a trial; satisfaction guaranteed. Peru..............................Nebraska , JtH Jean is liis name, Who enjoys single bliss; We hope ’twill be Leap year That will give him a miss. Hendricks, with glasses. On schedule he goes, But just as the Burlington, On time? No one knows. LI zA Utf Wk wm B Mil At Cl $i ChKpi 0. A - This is our registrar, Known to everyone, On chapel records he sure is great; He looks them over, every one. Tk© hundred ten THE BIG DOUBLE STORE IS THE PLACE TO GET YOUR DRY GOODS FURNISHINGS SHOES AND GROCERIES Wc make two deliveries a day and sell goods as cheaply as possible, quality considered. Give us a call. M. E. GOOD PERU, NEB. Green Gables The Dr. Benj. F. Bailey Sanitarium Company LINCOLN, NEBRASKA For Illustrated Literature This is the largest and best equipped inslitution of its kind in the Central West. It is not a HOSPITAL, not a HOI EL, but a HOME, yet having all the equipment of a modern, up-to-date Hospital. ‘ — l r'‘ buH T go- wov . BREEZY HILL CLUB Bill Donovan Grace Scoonover Curtis Ramsey PROCRASTINATORS' CLUB Donald Tooley Phil Rouse Pccwcc Ralston Clare Mewhirter Peruvian Contributors SPOONERS’ CLUB Pink and Sadyc Clare and II via Grimes and Mac Tyson and Josephine Martin and Becky Two hundred twelve Normal Avenue Store : Headquarters For : School Supplies, Groceries, Candies and Fruits. Also Ice Cream and Sodas in Season. Wc want your business and will do all we can to merit it. It’s the handy place to trade When you are on the Hill. Come and See Us. Yours for Business S. A. COLGLAZIER — S. H, AVEY CO.- The Reliable Music Dealers Absolutely One Price And That Right. NO SLIDING SCALE HERE Also Headquarters for Diamonds. Watches and Jewelry Established Thirty Years in AUBURN, - - NEB. J. D. McAULEY Normal Hill Meat Market APPRECIATES YOUR PATRONAGE Peru, Nebraska E. H. DORT iruga Books, Stationery, School Supplies Kodaks and Photographic Supplies Athletic Goods AUBURN, - NEBRASKA Peaches abound in this warm, sunny clime. Some more or less green, but ripen in time. But for all that they are not invisible To some of our boys, who think themselves irresistible. T=iCWf rj (? FUNNY OR OTHERWISE Professor Duncanson (to Miss Gates): “Where are the gills of the tadpole ?” Miss Gates: In the tail.” Professor Hoyt: Mr. Anderson, what do you know al� out brimstone? Mr. Anderson: I don’t know anything about it . Professor: You probably will some day.” Is Professor Jean's aim to be a rival of Dr. Iiesscy or Longfellow? If a boy loses five yards in football every time lie talks to a girl, how did Lyle Mewhirter get on the team? Did Verna Dillow get her idea of Peru class spirit from a FRIEND in Denver? Does Aileen Wright like Funny” people? If you want to know your character, let Professor Jean sec your top dresser drawer? Did Basil Sims advise Cecil Thornton to take domestic science? We would like to know how Turk Whitfield tells Della from Delia. State Journal: Supt. Joy Morgan, of Bloomington, gave an address at the Teachers’ Association, McCook. Professor Morgan said in part: _ ___ ___ Tico huiuf.v.l fourteen • Arc you one of the few who are not acquainted with us? If you are you had better get busy. Our store is the home of Hart, Schaffner Marx Clothing, Florsheim Shoes. Stetson Hats. Superior Underwear, Onyx Hosiery. The Store That Sets the Pace. Get Acquainted YOST CLOTHING CO. West Side Court House Square, Auburn, Neb. The Carson National Bank Auburn, Nebraska Capital . . $69,000 Surplus . . 50,000 Deposits . . 365.000 Cordially invites the business of that its well known facilities will render an account once established permanently agreeable and profitable. F. E. JOHNSON. President. ROSANNA CARSON. Vice-President. E. M. BOYD. Cashier. KEEP CLEAN Was never happier than the man who has tried all the laundries in and around Peru, and at last finds that his linen is done up perfectly to suit his taste. A customer of ours once is one always, as our work is done uniformly and by the best and most careful methods. YOUR BOSOM FRIEND. NEBRASKA CITY LAUNDRY CO. NEILSEN AND SMITH. Acents HACKNEYED IN PERU Goshen—Elaboration. Overholt—Chapel Records. Hoyt—Dearly Beloved—spelling class. Kelley—Daily plans. Round House—I’ve lost my place and I'm so unhappy. Whitcnack (to timid reciter)—That's all right. That’s all right. Prcxic Hayes—Of course no one in the .Normal School would think of doing that. Jean—Now students, Miss Ellis—Sure, sure. Duneanson—Yes! Here's to our dear teachers, May their memory long remain In the hearts of all the students Who have survived the strain. Urr necks-past and present DAFFODILS Would Tyson walk if Jo Rhode? If Coach Thacker and his lady friend should stay in the cemetery after 10 o’clock, would Professor Duneanson let Miss Aust-in? If Funny Rocttgcr should write a love letter, would Ailccn Wright? When a young gentleman comes from Beaver City docs Leila Court-right? If Cecil Thornton should leave Peru, would Bas(il) ball? Nick Carter cannot decide whether the reward is worth the Risk. If Gladys Taylor were a commission merchant, would Milton Blankenship? If there’s anything you need explained. C. Arthur Anderson. Tiro fmnilred sixteen arutlj If the rest of the world were just like you, What kind of a place would it he to live in? Would a purer joy to the day be given, If the rest of the world were just like you? If the rest of the world were just like you. Would it fear and hate and envy banish? Would their thronging brood of evils vanish. If the rest of the world were just like you? If the rest of the world were just like you, Would justice triumph and wrong be righted? Would ideal and real be truly plighted, If the rest of the world were just like you? If the rest of the world were just like you, Would brotherly love be the law of living? Would success be sought, not in getting but giving. If the rest of the world were just like you? A part of the world is just like you, A little part, but your own forever, Let it bear the stamp of a high endeavor. The part of the world that is just like you. ESTHER A. CLARK Tieo hundred seventeen A u-nast Kjrrr’a to Il?e (!)lb Normal at IJrm. our brlubrit Alma ittatrr. luhu baa an faithfully foatprpb auii lobittgly rarrb fur ua. giuiug ua the brat tljat ahr ijaa. yrouibiug fur ita the Ijaggirat baya of our youtlj, aub rurirljiug our libra Initlj fotib + mrmnrira, rljrriolirb frirubahiya. Ijigh ibrala aub worthy ambition . Cong, long mag alir rontiuur to lirly aub iuayirr tliuar lobo follolo ua.aub man l|pr fair natnp aub grpat fame bprontp kuolmt from ara to apa in tljia fair laub of oura! Tiro liHtiilrctl cl thlccn Always Remember the N. SI S. Jewelry Store Watches All orders from out of town filled on same Cut Glass Clocks day and always at the lowest price possible. China Jewelry This place is the only place to buy the original Seal Pin as designed by the faculty and students. Silver Ware Fine Repairing Fine Repairing Post Cards Spectacles School Supplies N. S. N. S. Pins. Hat Pins and Society Repaired and Candies Pins are always the Best. Made New J. E. CHATELAIN, wg%SP PERU. NEBRASKA 14 YEARS IN PERU J. E. FORSYTHE Livery, Dray, and PIaulimg Water ex Specialty. PHONE 114 Peru, . Nebraska rut: or TUB MONARCH PRINTING CO. COUNCIL BLUFFS. IOWA