Peru State College - Peruvian Yearbook (Peru, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 302 of the 1917 volume:

HE annual publication of l e sen,or c'ass °f l e Peru State Normal School. VOLUME X PUBLISHED IN NINETEEN HUNDRED and SEVENTEEN BY ‘The Class of Nineteen Hundred and Seventeen J fp y° ?ri y a 7 Brfrirateit 5 n (Our S tate—Nrhraska 'ri wa 7 E W O R D l'liis Peruvian is offered as a record of the year’s principal events and happenings in and about the “Old Normal as gleaned by the class of 17. In so far as it proves itself valuable as a reference, pleasurable in the recalling of happy memories, or serviceable in the portraying of our college life, we shall consider our efforts to have been worth while. 9 7 A S-brt wa 7 IT IS our desire to hereby express our deep and sincere love and respect to John M. Howie, who has conscientiously, wisely, and successfully guided us through four eventful years of college life. 11 is C lass £) 7 j2f(? S-feri wa 7 JOHN M. HOWIE 1D 7 'ri y cr 7 37BEK1 !) i HiMSflEe (Writer of Departments 1. The College 2. Classes 3. Athletics 4. Activities 5. Organizations 6. College Life £) 7 THE •our TRAINER W ILDING little learning is a bangerous tying; Drink beep, or taste not tke $)ierian spring: Ckere sballotu brangljts intoxicate tlje brain. 3nb brinking largely sobers us again.” — Pope j9jT j9f ? y°6 ruy C7 7 T. J. MAJORS TRAINING SCHOOL BUILDING 3)f a man empties Ijis purse into ijis beat), no man can take it atoap from Ijim. 3n inbestment in Unotulebge pans tlje best interest.” — I'rakki.in 1D17 Jf ? y k ri wa 7 CHAIM.!. “’ Ds not meet Dn trivial pretexts Ijere to Uiaste our time, (Dr itJln loiter; mticfj remains to tjo. — Ho ii:k 13 7 1 ADMINISTRATION (Tljf Uiljole of pour life must be spent in pour oUm rompanp. anb oulp tlje ebueateb man is goob eompanp to fjimself.” Jordan J?r ? y ri y o 7 I.IKRAm “iBooks are pours. G litfjin those silent chambers treasure lies IDrescrbeb from age to age; more precious far Cl)an rlje aceumulateb store of golb Sub orient gems, tubieb for a ban of neeb. Che sultan Ijibes beep in ancestral tombs. Cbcse boarbs of truth non can unlock at luill.” —Wordsworth I i9j7 Hit SCIENCE IIAI.I. £is litre tfjat tljosr touitb a master's minb t£ )t truths anb toisboni of the sciences finb. S ri wa T DORMITORY fttt. Vernon is tome, suicel tome, jfor many a Umtsome maib. jfounbations for frienbsfjip beep anb true V)itfjin its toalls are laib. n - ALONG THE MISSOI RI “ilo sounb is uttcrcb.-J?ut a beep anb solemn fjarmonj perbabes— J°c- rm ar7 ! 1917 d S ri y an W. Haves, A. R, A. M. President J re y hri y a 7 E. L. Rouse, A. B. Dean of the Normal School Elizabeth Ci.ei.axd Dean of Women, Perceptress, Mt. Vernon II. C. House, Ph. I). Professor of English Jffantltij M. C. Lefi.f.r, B. Ed., A. M. F. M. Gregg, A. B., A. M. Eari. Johnson Associate and Principal of High Professor of Psychology Physical Training for Men School i7 (). J. Palmer Herbert C. Hansen, A. B., A. M. Associate Manual Training Associate Prof. Biological Dept. J. M. Howie, A. B. Professor of Mathematics iFnntlty Esther A. Clark, A. B-, A. M. Lena M. Harrington, B. S. Clara M. Dunican Professor of Latin Observation and Methods Associate Registrar iS 7 7 (P Abba W. Bowes, A. B. Hose B. Clark, A. B. Susan Harman, B. Ed. Professor of German Professor of Geography Associate English Jfitntltii Emma E. Knight N. M. Carpenter Georcb W. Brown Home Economics (Acting Head) Supervisor of Department of Department of Rural Education Public School Music J%(? y rt y cr 7 W. R. Hull, A. B. Jeanette Meyer Alice M. Burley History Voice Instructor Intermediate Critic Teacher Jfantlty Winifred Perkins Nona M. Palmer, B. Ed. Mame A. Mullen Intermediate Critic Teacher Associate Commerce Associate Home Economics if)i7 y ruy an l„ F. Garey, B. s., M. A.. Agri. F. C. Smith, A. B.. B. S. Associate (Acting Head) Department of Manual Training Biological Sciences C. F. Beck, B. Ed. Associate Mathematics Jfaritlty I.iBitik Bransox Assistant I.ihrarian Mary Tyson Assistant Librarian Eia-a K. Rui.o , B. Ed., A. B. Librarian A MS’A V. Tibbbts, A. B., A. M. Carrie Cl. Brows’ B. ( Hendricks, B. Ed., M. S. Associate Director of H. S. Art Supervisor Associate Physical Sciences Jfantlty R. I). Overiiolt, A. B. W. F. Hoyt, A. B., B. S.. A. M. Registrar Professor of Physical Sciences I. C . Wilson, A. B. Associate English t9j7 7 (P S k ri wa 7 Mamie R. Mutz, B. Ed. Luella Hosmer Dora Krebs Art Department Kindergarten Director Grammar Critic Teacher Jfctntlty Rita Thomas, B. M. Head of Pianoforte Department Pearl S. Kelley Primary Critic Teacher Iva Maude Dunn Expression 15)17 f(P y°6 ri V C7f7 Bessie Graham Secretary to President Mary E. Oco Alice Han'thorn, A. B. Bookkeeper Primary Observation and Meth- ods. I'pper Primary C'ritic ifarultij W. N. Dei.zei.i. Department of Commerce Jessie F. Dowxixc Phvsical Director for Women J. A. Hayes Engineer F. V. Boelstorff Head Janitor Alice B. Barclay Nurse Jfcmiliy ?17 f(P y° ri y a 7 A.LCAVINESS STATE BOARD DAN MORRIS G.E.HALL OF EDUCATION T. J. MAJORS H.OI5CHE FRANK PILGER 'W.H. CLEMMONS . tS i7 y° ?r JV C7f7 program fur Humr (Cuming, (Cummrnrrmrnt anil i rmi-(Crntrnnial (Crlrbratiun, JJnnr 1 tu G ifnrlnsiur 8:00 P. M. 10:00 A. M. 2:00 P. M. 3:00 P. M. 7:00 P. M. 8:00 P. M. 8:30 P. M. 11:00 A. M. 2:30 P. M. 9:30 A. M. JO:00 A. M. 2:30 P. M. 3:00 P. M. 8:00 P. M. 10:00 A. M. 12:00 M. 2:30 P. M. 8:00 P. M. Friday, June Open Session of Philomathean and Everett Literary Societies. Saturday, Junt 2 Dedication of T. J. Majors Training School Building. Addresses by Dr. A. E-Winship, Governor Keith Neville, and prominent educators. Class Day Exercises. Senior and Alumni Baseball Game. Winding of the May Pole. Band Concert. Annual Senior Class Play. Sunday, Juris J Baccalaureate Sermon by Bishop II. C. Stunt . I'nion Meeting of all Christian Organizations. Addresses by former Presidents, President D. W. Hayes presiding. Monday, June 4 Annual Festival of Music Open Air Band Concert. Stabat Mater—Chorus and Soloists. Pied Piper—Chorus of School Children. Artists’ Recital. Grand Concert. Tuesday, June 5 Grand Reunion and Semi-Centennial Celebration Addresses by Hon. J. L. McBrien, former Normal School Presidents, and Prominent Alumni. Alumni Luncheon and Reunion—Hon. T. W. Blackburn, presiding. Semi-Centennial Address by Dr. Philander P. Claxton, National Commissioner of Education, Washington, D. C. Historical Pageant of Peru. Il'sdnesday, June () Forty-seventh Annual Commencement Exercises 9:45 A. M. Prelude Concert—Adelphian Quartette. 10:00 A. M. Address by Dr. Philander P. Claxton, National Commissioner of Education, Washington, D. C. Conferring of Degrees and Presentation of Diplomas and Certificates. £) 7 y bn y a 7 BISHOP STUNTZ—BACCALAl'REATE f(P y }?rtswc f7 $foru Aliunui Assuriation (Incorporated May 11, 1916) Officers I'. W. Bi.ackblrx, 78, Pres. B. (’. Hendricks. '06, Vice Pres. W. N. Dei. ei.i., '94, Secretary M. C. Lefi.er, '09, Treasurer Hoard of Directors J. F. Winters, 78 R. R. McGee, ’07 H. II. Riemlnd, '06 C. Ray Gates, '07 Fred M. Morrow, ’91 Thomas W. Blackburn . President, Omaha. Nebraska. Conquest of Peru Hidden among the hills, visited only by the steamboats plying their way up the old Missouri river, lay the historic village of Peru. The forest was being cleared and prairies broken by the best citizens the nation had to offer, gathered from the east and the south. From this community, seventeen representatives met in an old store building in September. 1865, and laid the first plans for an educational conquest of frontier Peru. Thus the little school had its beginning. I.ater it was necessary for the school sessions to be held in the basement of a nearby residence, while plans were under way for the erection of a school building. I)r. J. M. McKenzie was persuaded to leave a private school at Pawnee City to take charge of the school here. I)r. John Neal, Major William Daily, Rev. Burch, and Mrs. McKenzie, purchased I). W. Hayes, 1917 1917 J. N1. McKenzie, 1867 V the land which served as the site tor the first building, which stood where Mt. Vernon Hall now stands. Times then were not as prosperous and money not so plentiful as now, but what people had, they gave freely The village brickyard furnished brick. Some donated rock quarried from their farms. Others gave a few acres of land or a horse. These were traded for usable building materials. The most common donation was cottonwood lumber. Let us picture this building when finally ready for use, with its window openings boarded up with cottonwood planks, the roof only temporary, and not exactly satisfactory in stormy weather, standing on the summit of a treeless, wind-swept hill, the pride and joy of the surrounding community, from which eventually was to spring the renowned and far-sung institution—The Peru State Normal. Great was the joy and enthusiasm when the building was opened for use. Little did it matter if the floor and furnishings were of crude lumber. The north part of the building served as the chapel room, and a rough cottonwood slab, swung on leather hinges, opened by the aid of a wooden knob, furnished a door. The platform was crudely set up with an equally crude blackboard back of it. Today, within a stone’s throw of the spot where this building stood, stands the beautiful new T. J. Majors Training Building. What a contrast, with its marble furnishings, most efficient lighting and heating, and other modern conveniences. The first building served not alone for school purposes. The upper part furnished a home for I)r. and Mrs. McKenzie, as well as Rev. and Mrs. Burch, who cared for financial conditions of the school. There was also in the upper part of the building, a juvenile department, under the instruction of Mrs. McKenzie. Dr. McKenzie acted as principal and faculty as well as janitor, cutting and carrying the wood necessary for the fires. The course of study too, formed a contrast to the one now pursued. Much time was given to spelling, grammar, and mental arithmetic, rather than psychology, theory and methods. So the school was carried on, not always without sacrifice and privations, but always with eager enthusiasm. The management of the school, however, became too much for a few, and they found it necessary to seek aid. Some who were greatly interested hoped that it might become a Methodist Seminary. The Methodist Conference was consulted, but they felt at that time unable to assume greater responsibilities, so this hope was abandoned. Col. '1'. J. Majors and Major William Daily were members of the legislature, and through their efforts and influence the legislature arranged for the support of the school. It was hoped that it might become a state university, but when this was found impossible, it was suggested that it be made a normal school. Thus it was that the little school became, in 1867, the Nebraska State Normal. The legislature appropriated a sum of about three thousand dollars and the building was improved. Under the direction of Dr. McKenzie, in October, 1868, the Philomathean Society was founded in the little chapel room of the original building. Twelve or fifteen people constituted the membership. Mr. Wilson E. Majors was elected the first president. The program consisted mostly of debates carried on in true forensic style. 15)17 J bn y cm Imagine the school today under the social rules of 1868. No young man should come within ten feet of a young lady when on the street or campus. When “seeing” a friend home in the evening, he must take one side of the road and she the other. If these rules were broken, the culprits were called before the assembly in chapel. Upon one occasion when a party of students planned a trip to the city of Brownville, the president gave his permission, provided the young ladies should ride in one wagon and the young men in another. Traditional rumors arc that the party were obedient— until some distance from Peru. The “ten-foot” rule also seemed to cause the students considerable worry, lest “unmeaningly” they might be guilty of breaking it. To prevent such a catastrophe, ten-foot poles of willow were brought into use. Hence it was not uncommon to see a lad and lassie strolling about grasping opposite ends of a ten-foot pole. The Peru training school, where students were expected to do actual teaching, was among the first in the United States and was the first in the West. I)r. McKenzie left his work here to enter into a still broader field of educational service. He became the first State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Nebraska. It was he who wrote the first educational laws of our state. Later he returned to Peru as a member of the faculty. At present Dr. and Mrs. McKenzie are living in llvron, California. In January, 1871, Prof. Henry II. Straight, of Overland College, Ohio, was chosen to complete Mr. McKenzie’s term. Prof. Straight was a great biologist and his work along this line is to be remembered. Dr. A. I). Williams became the next president in September, 1871. The work of a normal was so different from his former theological work that he resigned after one year’s service to take up frontier life in Western Nebraska. He later became president of the Oakland City College, Indiana, which position he held at the time of his death, in 1894. The newly elected president was (ien. T. J. Morgan. He had served with great honor in the Civil War, becoming brigadier general before its close. Previous to his work at Peru, he was connected with educational work in Chicago. During his presidency another milestone of Peru’s history was passed. In 1872-3 a new building was in the process of erection. For many years this building stood alone, its stately tower rising above the surrounding hills in lordly and majestic dignity, commanding a view of four states. Long and faithfully it has served and the many feet passing up and down its stairs have hallowed as well as hollowed their surface. Today we cannot resist a feeling of awe and reverence as we look upon it, a monument to the pioneer life of our school. The building which previous to this time had served as a school ami home for faculty and students, now became exclusively a dormitory. I)r. Morgan stood for strong moral development among the students. His attitude is shown by the following paragraph taken from the Peru catalogue of 1874: Candidates for admission, who are not personally known to the Principal, will be required to furnish certificates of good moral character from some reliable person.” i9i7 II. II STRAKJIIT Jan. '71 A. I). WILLIAMS Sep:. '71 (JEN. T. J. MORGAN 1872 t9i7 Prof. Azel Freeman of Greenwich. Kentucky, was chosen his successor in 1874. and took the position the following January. V. F. Wilson, a member of the faculty, filled the position until Mr. Freeman’s arrival. It was about this time that the Everett Literary Society was organized, for elementary students, and Harry Bovdyston was elected president. This society is now on equal rank with the Philomathean. Mr. Freeman continued his work until the end of the year, and was succeeded for a few months by Prof. Albert Nichols, Principal of the Preparatory Department, when Prof. S. R. Thompson of the Agricultural School of Lincoln was elected to the presidency. Phis was, indeed, a fortunate choice. His former experience at Marshall College Normal enabled him to reorganize the school and introduce more modern methods in normal training. He soon gained the respect and confidence of all. His perfect control of the school is shown by a unique custom of having Student Day. A paragraph of the catalogue of 1875 says: “For one day during each term the entire management and instruction of the school are left to the hand of the students, who elect a Principal for the day and teachers for all classes. Hitherto the students have accepted this trust in the right spirit and have discharged it with credit to themselves and satisfaction to the faculty. From Peru Prof. Thompson was called to the State Superintendency of this state. Prof. Thompson's successor was Dr. Robert Curry, 1877. of Penn. Edinburg Normal. His presidency is known as the era of prosperity and good fellowship. He proved a remarkable disciplinarian and held the respect and love of faculty and students. At this time hazing was much in vogue throughout the I nited States, and Peru did not escape. The pranks played upon fellow classmen form an interesting page of school history. For a president to curb such a spirit and still retain the good w ill of the students, indeed required a nature that was sympathetic and fully alive to the feelings of young life. To the regret of the board, community, and students, he resigned his position in 1883. to spend the remainder of his life upon his farm, near Palmyra. Nebraska. Prof. Geo. F. Farnham, who had been engaged in the public schools of Syracuse, N. V., and Council Bluffs. Iowa, was chosen president. During his presidency, a large addition was built to the Normal Hall, heating and lighting systems were installed, a library building was erected, all the laboratories were fitted with modern equipment, and the brick observatory was built. A military department was established, and all young men were required to enter. It was also at this time that the V. M. C. A. and Y. V. C. A. was organized. Prof. Farnham will be remembered in educational circles as the originator of the sentence method of teaching reading. After leaving Peru, he went to California, where he resided until his death. A. Wellington Norton, Dr. Farnham's successor, was chosen by the Board of Education, because of his reputation as an instructor, in the Oswego Normal, N. ' . During his administration a more complete system of waterworks was put in the school and the old standpipe was built. The surveying class under the leadership of Prof. Geo. !Di7 y°6 ruy af7 W. Ellis surveyed, planned and started the grading for the athletic field. For the first time a post graduate course was offered. I)r. James A. Beattie, who succeeded Dr. Norton, had been interested in educational work in the East, and at the time of his election to Peru, in 1896, was a teacher in Cotncr University, of Lincoln. The first Kindergarten and German Departments were organized by Dr. Beattie and the whole school system elevated to a higher basis, thus requiring an extra year before graduation. The summer school sessions which had been irregular and indefinite now became a regular part of the school program. In 1897 the dormitory burned and the same year in its place, the present Mt. Vernon Hall was erected. Dr. Beattie’s presidency was known as the period of student growth. The total attendance, including the training school pupils, was 1,011. surpassing the attendance of all former years. Dr. W. A. Clark, who was formerly professor in the school for three years, took work at Harvard and Chicago and returned to Peru in 1900, to act as her next leader. Dr. Clark introduced the observation and methods class in the Junior year, as a preparatory step for teachers training in the Senior year. An appropriation of $40,000 was made for a new chapel building. 'The athletic field was enlarged and the first greenhouse was built. The school was systematized and put on a stronger educational basis. All faculty members were elected on the civil service plan. Dr. Clark’s work will be remembered as a transitional period during which the school was brought into closer organization, making ready for its broader field of labor. Prof. J. W. Crabtree was then elected president. He is the only Peru alumnus, who has been at the head of the school. He came to the Normal as a student in 1882. c 27T3B y ri y a i working his way through and graduating in 1887. He began his teaching career in a rural school of Cass County. From this time he made rapid strides in the educational world, until he returned to his Alma .Mater, as its president in 1904. Under his administration the degree of Bachelor of Education was first given. The school work was divided into departments, as English, Mathematics and Science. The year’s work was also changed from the three term to the semester plan. Prof. Crabtree will be remembered in Peru’s history as the man who made Peru popular and a power of influence throughout Nebraska. This was made possible by hard work and his personal popularity, and untiring enthusiasm, aided by an intimate knowledge of the public school conditions in Nebraska. This resulted in a remarkable growth of the institution, as shown by the enrollment, which for the regular year and the summer school of 1909, reached the grand total of 1,453, not including registration in the model school. One hundred sixty-four graduated from the advanced course of the Normal. More room was necessary to accommodate the students. A new library was erected and the old library building was remodeled and equipped for a Science Hall. A new heating plant was provided, and an appropriation was secured for the new administration building. Mr. Crabtree was the third president from Peru to become State Superintendent. At present he is president of the Wisconsin State Normal, located at River Falls, Wis. Pres. I). W. Hayes was elected in 1910. He is a graduate from Wesleyan University and received his Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska. He was Superintendent of the Schools, at Alliance, Nebraska, at the time of his election. He continued the policies of his predecessors in making Peru Normal a power of influence throughout the state. The standard of the school has been raised, the degree course has been established, and the following courses have been instituted, together with equipment for the same: manual training, public school music, art, physical training, and rural education. Among other things arc the Budget System,” the Hour System,” recognition by the North Central Association, and the Infirmary. At the close of the present year President Hayes will have signed more diplomas than all former presidents. During his administration the new steel frame greenhouse has been completed, the Library building has been enlarged, the athletic field has been improved by adding a drainage system, tennis courts, and a large cement stadium. The new T. J. Majors Training building has just been completed at a cost of $100,000. Under President Hayes’ direction and guidance Peru, the mother school of all Nebraska Normals, continues to hold her high place of influence and leadership. The presidents of Peru have been from among the great men in the educational world, and Peru, today is what she is largely, because each of these worthy men has given to the institution the very best of his life. Peru has had her fifty golden years and her sons and daughters may well be proud of her history and her achievements. M. H., ’17. I9j7 y°6 r Jv a 7 History of Time is an ephemeral, mystic thing. To us the hour seems long, the days wear slowly away, imperceptibly lengthening into years, yet aeons are, after all, but tem-irarary and fleeting. Centuries flash quickly by, the dust of ages in the mighty hourglass of time. That a land, evolved so slowly thru all the great silent spaces of eternity, should be so quickly and marvelously transformed from a primeval wilderness to one of the arteries of commerce in the brief space of fifty years, seems well nigh unbelievable. The span between the rugged frontiersman and the king of finance, it may seem, is a tar cry from the desolate seas of sage to the rippling fields of wheat, hut the consummation of these remarkable phenomena has constituted the kaleidoscopic history of our own young west. A hundred years ago a few adventurous spirits braved the vastness of the unfathomed west, thru a land of conjecture and romance, and with unquestioning courage pushed forward into the bleak unknown, little dreaming the endless leagues of prairie were the cradle of a new era of progress; or the swirling Missouri, the Jordan of a promised land. With the reckless courage horn of lives of privation and a passionate love of freedom they planted their little huts beside the turbulent Muddy, and then, seeking new worlds to conquer, continued still farther westward. So the west was not destined to long continue a romantic nowhere, a land of song and story. The westering wave of civilization lapped at its edges, broke over it, and its seemingly limitless prairies were harnessed bv fences, its hillsides began to bloom with a new, more radiant glory. It is not strange that early writers, such as Irving and Marbois consigned Nebraska to eternal desolation, for they, being neither geologists nor prophets, could not sec the marvelous possibilities of Nebraska’s soil, or foretell the coming kingdom of steam and rail. Within a few years the hand of man had wrought miracles, the rapidly increasing vegetation arrested the marching dunes of sand, and arrayed the arid leagues of desert in gay coats of green. There followed years of varying fortunes for this newly found land, seasons of plenty intermingled with those of want, insects, fire, and the pitiless drouth alternating in their work of destruction and discouragement. Mow deeply we revere those daring ones whose courage bound them to their adopted country, whose fortitude of soul sent them forward in the face of hopeless odds. After a long period of struggle and stormy council, in the year 1867, a large portion of land west of the Missouri was designated, its boundaries set, and made a sovereign member of the American union. In honor of the great river that divided it, it was christened, Nebraska, “Flat Water.” Now Nebraska, with the great ports of the world tributary to her wealth, seems indeed the favored of the gods in that she possesses yet another realm of greatness with which we as students arc perhaps more vitally concerned. For, in her swift and steady march to distinction, she never lost sight of the coming generation, or ceased to ipi7 provide for them. All honor to those far-sighted ones, who in that time of strife and clamor conceived and established institutions which have been the foundations of Nebraska’s marvelous empirical education. Most notable of these, was, of course, our state university; but Nebraskans, looking into the future saw our state university too heavily burdened, and set to work to devise a method of taking care of a special type cf education which has come to be paramount in the civilization of today. With the advent of a new generation would come a cry for teachers, and people would clamor for scientific and practical instruction in the art of | edagogy. Then it was that the novel system of normal schools came into being, and in 1867, as Nebraska came to her own, as a state, there was conceived and dedicated to the profession of teaching, an institution, little heralded it is true, but one of the greatest educational centers in the west, the Nebraska State Normal of Peru. Far down in the southeastern corner of Nebraska, tucked away within the encircling arm of the protecting hills, a mere pocket in the bluffs along the river, lies the little town of Peru. First impressions of Peru differ. To the person first seeing it from the dear antique old bus, it may seem a remnant of the days of John Alden, and it would not be a difficult feat of the imagination to transform the bewhiskered driver into a veritable twentieth century Rip Van Winkle. To the pilgrim of the open road, seen thru the swimming, smoky light of Indian Summer, it may seem only a shimmering wave upon wave of glistening emerald, dotted by chimneys, and jewelled by a few glinting spires, an arboreal haven of rest, and a green allurement for birds. In the winter of 1860, a charter was granted for the establishment of a school of college rank in Peru. The matter rested for a term of five years, when it was once more taken up; and in 1866 occurred the real inception of the school in Peru. C. B. McKenzie, a man of unusually commanding personality, a teacher with lofty ideals, was elected principal, and his wife elected preceptress of the then unimportant and little-noticed school. It was planned to turn it over to the Methodist Church conference for a female seminary. In the early history of Peru, no man stands out with such distinction as C. B. McKenzie. Those were years that tested the mettle of character, and to the man whose wisdom, perseverance and unflinching courage gave us our Peru of today, we owe an incalculable debt. In the spring of 1867, the present Peru State Normal consisted of one low, ramshackle frame building, crowning the sparsely vegetated crest of the high hill southwest of Peru. It was at the time a struggling Methodist academy, which the townspeople and surrounding countrymen were bending every effort toward keeping in existence. They gave willingly of what they had, their efforts were untiring and unceasing, but several hard years followed one another, and finally, seeing their cause hopeless, rather than see the fruits of their labor come to nothing, it was turned over to the state legislature, a group of men among whom was T. J. Majors, to be given to the State, with the express reservation that the state University be located there. 'Phis proposal 1917 y°(?ri y or was immediately rejected by the state legislature, the grounds tor the refusal being that they wanted the state university located at the capitol, to aid in its growth. The system of normal schools was then discussed, and after a long and stormy struggle in the senate, the first state normal school in the state, one of very few in the United States, was brought to Peru. In connection with the school, the names of three men stand out, perhaps, a little above the rest. They are Major Daily, Dr. John F. Neal, and Col. T. J. Majors. Major Daily was largely instrumental in transferring the old school from Pawnee City to Peru. Dr. Neal, aided by Rev. Hiram Burch and Mrs. C. B. McKenzie, donated the ground upon which it stands, and Colonel Majors has always had its best interests at heart in all ways. The first appropriation for the maintenance of the new school was one of three thousand dollars. Another of ten thousand was soon secured ; and later, through the efforts of Colonel Majors and his associates a third of thirty-five thousand dollars was secured for the erection of the oldest building upon the campus today, the old training building. This fiftieth anniversary has been further signalized by its outgrowth and the completion of its successor, the magnificent structure which bears the name of the man to whom, among others, we owe the existence of our school, T. J. Majors. For the last half century since her establishment, the history of Peru has been practically that of the great state with which she was originated. A steady, symmetrical expansion, at all times proportionate to, at times exceeding, the demands made upon her. Starting with the inevitably few, through the whole-hearted support and sacrifice of her backers, she has attained that eminence which only wise jurisdiction and excellence of ideals can bring. Year by year she has grown. Year by year she has strengthened and broadened, her alumni going to the four corners of the world as her best advertisements, her colors upheld on many a hard-fought football field. Under her present administration she stands at what is now the zenith of her greatness. May she grow greater with the years. Peru the Cibola of many a youthful Coronado, the sunny little city of our dreams; can we ever forget her! With the coming of the warm days of spring, the awakening of the roadsides and fence corners, can we help a retrospective thought, tinged, perhaps warmly with regret? Will we want to come back? The clear Sunday afternoon, warm with the breath of a laggard summer, the inevitable walk to the river, the bluish, sun-crowned bluffs of Iowa, the lagging steps as home and supper draw near; they arc indelible in our memory. Unforgetablc is the thrill of a Peruvian dawn, or the gold and purple glory of her sunset hills. Ask an alumnus what days of his life he values most, and his answer will be that those nearest his heart arc those spent in a quaint, old-fashioned town on the river, days born in the rosclight of a dream, buried in the gold of its attainment among the hills and hollows of old Peru. G. Talbot Hunt, ’17. i 7 y bri y o 7 }t $Jagrant af Para Out of the mists that round thee lie, Come forth, O spirit of years gone by! The pageantry of the middle ages was an unconscious thing. Gleaming armor and challenging trumpets, fluttering pennons and all the colorful splendor of procession, joust and tournament, were a natural accompaniment to the life of the mediaeval nobles. Of the nobles, 1 say; for drab indeed was the existence of the ‘‘submerged half,” the mass of the people, in that day. Twentieth century pageantry is something quite other than that. Today through the pageant we seek consciously to revisualize for ourselves the dignity and meaning of that marching past which has made us, our time, our town, our state, what it is now. And the pageant of today, in England and America differs from the pageantry of old in another fundamental. It is the artistic creation of the whole community. The influence of this type of civic art. in knitting together the heterogenous elements of an American commonwealth, into a sense of genuine kinship, has yet to be measured. Nebraska is feeling the proud significance of her statehood in this her semi-centennial anniversary year. This comes home to Peru with special force; for Peru is one of that chain of river towns forming the link between the old eastern home and the pioneer outposts of the west. More than that, here in Peru, in the very year when Nebraska achieved statehood, was proclaimed Nebraska’s belief that a sound citizenship demands a trained teaching corps and the struggling Methodist seminary, which had already taken upon itself this high civic task, was transferred to the state as its first normal school. It is especially fitting, then, that Peru commemorate this anniversary. At a meeting of the Peru Commercial Club in April, 1916, President Hayes proposed that a community pageant be made a part of Peru’s 1867-1917 celebration. The suggestion was adopted, the club pledged its hearty support, and ever since then the Pageant of Peru has been growing from a vision into a reality. In most communities undertaking a pageant, a so-called “pageant-master” has been employed to write the book and direct the enterprise. Peru, however, followed the precedent of the University of North Dakota. The Normal School faculty elected as a pageant committee six of its members: Professor F. C. Smith, (chairman) ; Miss Esther Clark, Miss Rose Clark, Miss Mutz, Miss Bowen, and I)r. House. 'I'his committee was to organize the project, to write the book of the pageant, and to be responsible for its presentation during commencement week, 1917. The task loomed large, and the committee set to work at once. The library staff saw to it that all the important pageant literature published in this country was soon on the shelves,—a fascinating literature, too, one that kindles the reader’s imagination and fires his civic zeal, as he sees what other communities have done to honor a noble past. Further inspiration was gained through witnessing the presentation by the city of Lincoln, of the “Gate City Pageant,” in June, 1916. During summer school the committee formulated the big problems of the enterprise, [9J7_ worked out in the rough a plan tor the book, divided tin task of investigating tin-various sources of historical information,—and grew more enthusiastic with each weekly meeting, as the big possibilities of the theme began to show themselves in flu-reports made. OKI residents of Peru told picturesque stories of early pioneer days, of tense war times, of gay, long-remembered evenings when a steamboat tied up at tilt-landing for over night. There was enough for a week’s pageant. What a pity tin-need for compressing it into an evening’s limits forbade including everything!—that the students of these comfortable days here could not see their predecessors carrying water cutting their own wood, wearing the same gingham dress all week for nine months, washing and ironing it on Saturdays!—that all the quietly dramatic life of a simple early day, with its hardship, its fun and its flavor of fine ruggedness, could not be put on the stage in detail! The problem of elimination occupied many hours during the weekly evenings together. Hut finally the book was outlined, and different epochs or episodes apportioned to be written. These episodes were in turn read before the committee, discussd with a fine-democratic freedom of speech, often rewritten more than once, as a new bit of material altered the situation, or the good of the whole demanded revision,—in fact, the book was a genuine piece of collaboration. Miss Rose Clark, a geologist with an imagination, conceived and wrote the prologue and the first part—the age of preparation. M iss Bowen formulated the Indian scene, utilizing a wonderful nature ceremony, practiced by the Indians in Nebraska, with the addition of a lyric composed by Dr. House to MacDowell’s music. Miss Esther Clark wrote the pioneer episode, with its lyrics; Miss Bowen and Professor Smith the early life of the town, Professor Smith collecting the material. Miss Mutz worked over the history of the school and wrote the group of episodes dealing with this topic, I)r. House contributing the symbolic episode of the transfer. To Dr. House was assigned the writing of the foreword and the editorship. Miss Victoria Wilkinson of the art department designed the cover. So the book was made. The book was done. Now for the presentation. From the beginning there had rested upon Professor Smith, as chairman, the heavy task of organization, of setting the various wheels of the enterprise in motion, of keeping endless details in mind, and of meeting the difficulties that arose. Now he put before the committee his plan of executive organization, and a community committee was appointed to handle each aspect of the big undertaking,—finance, publicity, transportation, stage setting, properties, supervision of grounds and costumes. Miss Dunn as dramatic adviser, gave untiringly of her fine technical skill in the rehearsals, which were in general charge of Miss Rose Clark and Miss Bowen. The art classes worked in the designing and decorating of the costumes with Miss Mutz, chairman of the committee of valiant women who made these. The poster advertising of the pageant was designed by Miss Crumley and executed by Miss Wilkinson. Miss Thomas and Miss Carpenter were most helpful in the selection and arrangement of appropriate music, while I)r. House directed the choruses constituting so large a part of the pageant’s charm. The dances of the first part were originated by Miss Downing, who also drilled some of those in the £) 7 ■•■i Ur finale. In a word, the presentation of the pageant, too. heljn-d to put new content into the word collaboration; for everyone,—committees, advisers, and the three hundred and fifty in the cast, down to the last butterfly and violet.—did bis best for the honor of the community. Where should be pageant be played? To many it seemed obvious at first that the athletic field was the stage ready made. But a very brief study of the essentials of open air playing made clear that this was artistically impossible. So the neighborhood was scoured, and a natural wooded amphitheatre found to the southeast. The stage was levelled, tiled and sodded, shrubbery planted for background and entrances, and a forest home was ready for the spirit of the place. Scarcely a sojourner in Peru but has felt that serene spirit which pervades hills and woods and river. And every one who has felt it carries its memory with him out into the world. It is fitting, therefore, that this embodied spirit should speak the prologue, and that he should then stand apart, to watch the pageant of the ages as they bring their gifts to this place which he calls his own. The seas have retreated, leaving their bounty in hollows and on hills. The spirit of the place looks on, as the rude ice-giants, singing their defiant song, march over the land. When they retreat they too have left the ground the richer for their invasion. The cyclonic winds, in a whirling dance, scatter their largess. The place is made ready for man and the nature forces join in a great hymn of praise to the Creator of all things. Man appears, heralded bv prophetic words from the Spirit of the Place. The Indians, the first human denizens of the region, proclaim their kinship with nature; with ancient rites a new-born child is solemnly presented to the cosmos, and the powers of earth, air and heaven are invoked, to make his path smooth over the rugged hills of life. In prophetic chant the seer of the tribe adjures the child to be strong in the struggle; for he glimpses dimly a darkened future, when the Indian shall no longer be first in the land. l ime goes by. The song of the prairie schooner is heaid in the distance, and over the hill ox teams and wagons slowly make their way! Two pioneer families, seeking a home in the new country, stop to make camp for the night, As the leader of the company sits by the fire alone in reverie, wondering where the new home will be found, visions appear to him. The queen of the prairie tells of the rewards she bestows upon the strong toiler, but warns him too of the hardships, the loneliness, the silence of life in her realm. Leaping out of the shadows, the mocking spirit of gold beckons the pioneer toward the mountains, seeking to lure him with hints of reckless life and quickly gained wealth. Then comes the river, always the friend of man, a bond between the old life and the new; and the pioneer make his choice. Me and his companions settle by the river. Again there is a lapse of years. Along the street of the little river settlement people arc passing to the mill,—not only villagers, for whites and Indians for miles around bring their grain to be ground here. A knot of men gathers, and soon loud voices and bitter words arc heard,—echoes even in this remote corner of the rising strife between £ 7 south and north. While they are yet talking, the incarnate struggle is in their midst; a mule-drawn wagon halts, and its driver, tall, gaunt, with burning eyes, comes up to find the blacksmith to replace a cast shoe. An eager little black face peering from the covered wagon betrays him. It is John Brown; and the pro-slavery blacksmith angrily tefuses to help a “nigger-stealer” on his way. It is a tense moment, as the team moves slowly off; but a motherly woman, running after the wagon with her batch of cookies for the hungry boys, expresses the simple human kindness which knows no difference between black skin or white, whose one impulse is to help the needy anywhere. It is late afternoon of a summer day a year or two later. A steamboat whistle has sent men, women and children hastening to the landing, for the arrival of a river boat is a great event. Now they troop gayly back, to prepare for a deck-dance in the evening. The dance music is soon heard, and laughter, and moving feet. But a hurrying messenger interrupts the gayety. The neighborhood company has been called to arms, and twenty-five boys march away to the war at their country’s call. Before the Spirit of the Place there passes a chorus of youths and maidens, white-robed, singing of peace and plenty; the war is over and men’s eyes are once more turned with hope toward the future. As the song dies away, a little group of Methodists, sturdy pioneers of the church, approaches, seeking a site for the school they mean to found. The site is chosen,—a wooded hill-top overlooking the sweep of river,—and dedicated to the high enterprise with simple, hopeful words of prayer. As the school grows, a new vision is conceived in the hearts of the founders,—a dream that here young men and women may be trained to a life of service as teachers. I? seems only a dream; the task is too great for the struggling church of the vicinity; but the young state steps forward, and receives the trust at the hands of the church. So the founders’ vision is realized. On a summer morning the Spirit of the Place watches students assemble before the school. Here, under the trees, they have gathered to hid God-speed to two of their number, who are ready to commence their life work. The simple ceremony comes to and end. the audience is gone, and the Spirit of the Place beckons the two graduates to come up to him. Then he summons the wild things they have known so well,—the grasses, the wild flowers, the birds and butterflies,—to bear them company. And, so companioned, the two go forth into the world, blessed as they go by the Spirit of the Place. Abba Willard Bowen. iDi7 Classes I’. M. (iRKGG, Adviser John- F. Alls.max Strang Science English 11 istory Mathematics W. KeRoy Benedict Spencer Manual '1'raining Physical Science Kducation Verne Chatelaix Peru History English Kducation Psychology S 7 Wii.bbr E.mmert Jordon, S. I). English and Education Science 11 istorv Celia A. Group Louisville English Education Mary Lewis Mibi.hr Andover, N. J. English 11 istorv Education Psychology Nellie Mona Kei.lv Peru Education English Mathematics r)i7 F. W. Lecer Biological Science Manual Training English S. M. Leger Biological Science Mathematics Education Arthur N. Longfellow English Commercial Mathematics Laura M. Mackfrang English Psychology Latin Lincoln Lincoln Peru Peru 1917 G 7 f(? J° ?r{jy a 7 Charles B. Mapes Lincoln Science History English Jessie F. Modlin Beaver City English Education Latin Ethel C. O’Keefe Beatrice History Geography Education Harry G. Smith Dedham, Iowa Manual Training Physiology-Science Mathematics 1917 IDI-LLA StRAVKR Seward History English Mathematics John T. Weatherhogg Hickman Science Mathematics Manual Training Agriculture Marv Elinor Ogg Peru English Mathematics Latin Commerce Norman E. Lovell Springfield Education Music English 9 7 JjT(? y rt wc M 19 7 Mabel Acton Liberty Philomathcan “ firm, yet cautions mind; Sincere, though prudent; constant, yet resigned. Anna Amende Syracuse Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. Lutheran Association Just like stveet April’s daivn appears Iler modest face.” Esther Andersen Valley Philomathcan Chorus Y. W. C. A. Sweetness, truth and every grace. Are read distinctly in her face.” Harriet Arms Omaha Philomathcan Chorus “Yours truly, in a little red brick school house.” '9 7 re J fari wan Marie Ballard Beatrice Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Science Club Peruvian Staff Episcopal Guild (Pres.) Basket Ball Volley Ball Life is an art,—the finest of arts. Erdine Barnard Beatrice Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Volley Ball Sr. Program Committee The Girl of the U. S. I. Alice Black Panama Whose temper was generous, open, sincere. d stranger to flattery, a stranger to fear. Lydia Beck Friend Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Tho’ deep, yet dear; tho' gentle, yet not dull. i9t7 y bri y o 7 Mattie Bloss Pawnee City Y. W. C. A. Philomathean Basket Ball Sunny, smiling, sensible. Arthur I). Bell Fillcy Football Basket Ball Base Ball Y. M. C. A. Dramatic Club Philomathean Mon uants but little here below, but xeanIs that little long. Karen Blair Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Lutheran Association Benson The only rennet I for virtue is virtue; the only way to have a friend is to be one. She loves little children and they in turn love her. Klsie Bloom Philomathean Chorus Y. W. C. A. X. L. A. Omaha I 3 h. 3 J ri v ar? Mary Boyd Trenton Kvcrctt Dramatic Club V. W. C. A. 1 would rather he deceived a few times than never to trust anyone.” Katiiyrn Breneman Omaha Philomathean Chorus Kpiscopal Guild “This life of ours is a wild aeolian harp of many a joyous strain.” Mabel Bridges Riverton, Iowa Y. W. C. A. Philomathean Chorus “She is known for her smiles for miles and miles.” Carrie (i. Brown’ Blue Springs Philomathean “ The most skillful teacher can teach no faster than the pupils can learn.” tDj7 Eos Brown Peru Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. Normal ite Staff Chorus ' “Faith, hope, and charity, but the greatest of these is talk. Lucilk J. BrOVI.ES Maryville, Missouri Philomathean Y. W. C. A. “Sense must sure thy safest plunder be, Since no reprisal can be made on thee. Carrie Brush Boise, Idaho Y. W. C. A. “She who, secure within, can say: 'Tomorrow, do thy worst, for I have lived to-day’.” Ruth Bugbee Steele City Philomathcan Chorus “Is always happy, reign whoever may. And laughs the sense of misery far away. r);Y Lulu Burket Beatrice Everett Dramatic Club Y. W. C. A. “When the Day is gone, the Soldier comes.'' Lknyce Burxey Hartington Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. A jolly girl with a cheerful disposition. Wade L. Caldwell Valley Philomathcan Y. M. C. A. Glee Club Foot Ball “A man of cheerful yesterdays, and confident tomorrows.” Laura E. Chaney Stella Philomathcan Science Club Y. W. C. A. Lutheran Association She knows whereof she speaks. S 7 J y° ri v a 7 ( ii.adys Chapin Ainsworth Y. W. C. A. Philomathcan “Quiet and modest, but white thru and thru” Mabel Chapman Tecumseh llcr ( lossy hair was clustered O'er a brow bright with intelligence.' Amelia Chard Brock Y. W. C. A. ( Pres.) Kvcrett (Pres.) Dramatic Club Science Association (ilee Club Peruvian Staff And those that paint her truest praise her most. Harold L. Chatelin Peru (ilee Club Band Philo (Pres.) Dramatic Club Senior Class Chorister Chorus And thus he bore without abuse. The grand old name of gentleman. i9i7 y ri warr Mary Clary Peru Everett Cilee Club Y. W. C. A. Senior Normalite Editor Chorus “That her song might touch the hearts of men. And bring them to heaven again. Ei. .ada Clover Auburn Dramatic Club Basket Ball Everett Science Club (Vice-Pres.) (treat in her retirement: In her achievement great. Ruth Conk VVahoo Dramatic Club Y. W. C. A. Philoniathcan A foot more light, a step more true Se’er from the heath lon er dashed the dew.” Hula Z. Cook Fontanelle Philoniathcan When u c say a teacher' we have told her whole story.” 1917 3?r ? S brt y ar7 ■ 'B-jw-ri—— -T: -?y Earl L. Craig Bancroft Philomathean Dramatic Club Base Ball Y. M. C. A. Foot Ball Peruvian Staff Brevity is the soul of n it. Flora A. Crumley Broken Bow Thy face the index of a feeling mind.” Neva Curry Lincoln Philomathean I hove no other than a woman's reason, I think him so because I think him so.” Jessie Davis Bostwick Be thy fame as unrivaled as thy merit.” _________________________________ _____________________________________.... - ' ' -__________________________________________________ f(? S-feri wa 7 Florence Fay Dorvyart Philomathcan Friend Truly in my youth suffered much extremity from knowledge Myrtle Lillian Doxahoo Nebraska City Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Whichever way the wind doth blow, My heart is glad to have it so.'' ( Irace Douglas Nelson A maiden shy and demure was she. But always as happy as can be. Kmma Drummond Rising City A perfect woman, nobly planned, To warn, to comfort, and command. 15)17 - £ ? y r sy a 7 Leonard M. Dudek Campbell Philoniathcan Cilee Club Dramatic Club Chorus Y. M. C. A. “ You cannot help what you arc; and after you are what you are. do not he ashamed of it” Stephen Deurisch Plymouth Everett Science Club Y. M. C. A. Debating 'l earn But underneath this rough disguise A genius of extensive knowledge lies. Lillian Dwyer Plattsmouth Cilce Club Y. W. C. A. Everett Chorus Episcopal (luiltl She lunches incessantly, with expressions of considerable satisfaction. Eunice H. Edwards Tildcn Philoniathcan Science Club Y. W. C. A. ot able to ward of] Cupid’s darts. [917 y( f(p S-hruis art Hr van K.mmert Jordan, S. Dak. Football Debating Team Philomathcan Y. M. C. A. Dramatic Club Science Club Normal itc Staff Peruvian Staff, (Hus. Manager) “ I'is not what a man tlocs which exalts him, hat what man would be.” Hkttie Evans Fairmont Pbilomatbean Y. M. C. A. “Impulsive, earnest, prompt to act, And makes her generous thought a fact.” Maude I. Fosnot Davenport Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. She that was ever good and never proud, 11 ad tongue at nil , hut never loud. Irene Frink Shenandoah, Iowa Chorus (lice Club ' Y. VV. C. A. Philomathcan She thinks, speaks and acts just as she ought. 15)17 J%(? y ?ri y (7f7 Hazel Frye Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. Dramatic Club (Vice President) Peruvian Staff reader of marked ability. Delights in Ilomer.” Florence Fuller Pawnee City Y. W. C. A. Chorus Philomathcan Science Club 'She is especially fond of Domestic Science. She is tall and divinely fair.” Edna Gabus Brock Philomathcan Dramatic Club Chorus Y. W. C. A. Prosperity to the man who ventures most to please her” Mildred J. (Jambell Sigourney, Iowa Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. In her soul the music of wonderful melodies.” 19J7 J re y ipriyy o 7 Elizbeth Giltxer Madison Everett Here’s to the girl with the golden hair, d winning smile and a joking air. Rex a V. Gash Auburn Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. Glee Club Expects to he ‘at home' after graduation. Most of the girls have that ambition. Iams ( ioheex Adams Everett Y. W. C. A. Chorus Glee Club H e must laugh before we are happy. For fear ire die before we laugh at all. Clara Harman Omega, Okla. Chorus Basketball (live thy thoughts no tongue, nor any unproportional thought thy act. ic)J7 y° ?r£ WC7f7 Myrtle Harris Auburn Glee Club Philomathean Dramatic Club Chorus Peruvian Staff Debating Team Sunshine rififties on her face. Kthel P. IIai i’tm.w Vesta Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Chorus A woman of silent determination Augusta S. Heixke Dunbar Philomathean I Aithcran Association Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit” Josephine Holmes Alton. Iowa Philomathean Glee Club Y. W. C. A. Chorus Ilcr modest look the cottage might adorn Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath tin thorn.” '9'7 s Nell F. Houdersheldt Shclbv Philoniathean Y. W. C. A. Chorus (ilec Club ( ladso me girl. tv ho has an eye for the ‘bigger’ things in life.” Mildred Huffer Peru Philoniathean Y. W. C. A. “ sineere and noble nature here asserts use r (i. Talbot Hunt Syracuse Y. M. C. A. Philoniathean Glee Club Debating Team Peruvian Staff Senior Basketball Captain “A man in intellect as tvell as in stature.” Beulah E. Irwin Hubbcll Philoniathean Y. W. C. A. She has no trait more striking than her common sense.” S) 7 _________________________________- y°6 r£ i a 7 Zei.ma Riene Jameson Weeping Water Philomathean Y. W. C. A. “As well be out of the world as out of fashion.’’ Frederick A. Jederman Bertrand Philomathean Y. M. C. A. Dramatic Club Glee Club Chorus Science Association Class Treasurer “Choose an author as you would a friend.” Leo Jewell Peru Dramatic Club Science Club Y. M. C. A. Everett Peruvian Staff Senior Basketball “Comb down his hair; Look! look! it stands upright.” Fay Jones Ncligh Y. M. C. A. Everett Science Club lie trudged along, not knou ing what he sought. And whistled as he went for want of thought.” Qi7 y rt wa 7 Margaret Jones Peru Peruvian Staff Dramatic Club Y. W. C. A. Glee Club Everett Chorus “She has two eyes, so soft and brown”— li etc are! ! Victor L. Jones Peru Y. M. C. A. Football Baseball Philomathean Dramatic Club Ale? Oh, 1 guess I’ll invent perpetual motion. Catherine Kelley Peru Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Glee Club Dramatic Club Chorus She is one of those who haunt the library You can always find her there (walking).” Glenn O. Kelley Lexington Dramatic Club Y. M. C. A. Philomathean Normalitc (Bus. Manager) Peruvian Staff Debating Team Just give me the opportunity. And see how I can talk. 1.9 7 y°6 ri V 7 7 H. Velma King Omaha Y. W. C. A. Philomathean To be polite is to do and say I'be kindest things in the kindest way. Pearl Kinton Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Peru Gentle of speech: beneficent of mind. Agnes Korbel Wilber “What I knoie, I know.” I Carrie Krause Omaha Philomathean WOman’s at best a contradiction still.” f£) 7 J?r(? y°6 ri v ar7 Wm. Kuebler Milford Y. M. C. A. Philomathean Glee Club Chorus Baseball Senior Basketball I l ire do all that may become a man; Who dares do more is none.’’ Bertha Kuhlman Pawnee City Chorus Philomathean Science Club have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.” Fred Kuhlman Pawnee City Philomathean Debating Team Glee Club “ loved. I wooed, I won.” Goldie D. Kurtz Cortland Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Life has no blessing like a prudent friend.” !Di7_______________ A e y° ?risy 7f7 Margaret Leonard Riverton Science Club. N. C. A. I shall strive with things impossible, Yea. get the better of them.” Carrol Lewis Peru Everett Dramatic Club He was the friend, not of fortune but nun. Velva M. Lewis Ashland Philomathean Chorus Domestic Science a specialty.” Lola Ellen Lohr Franklin Philomathean Y. W. C. A. True happiness is to no place confined. Hut still is found in a contented mind.” Ot7 J re J ri wa 7 Nevada Long Panama Philomathean “A merry heart doth good like a rnedi- • PP cine. Edith Claire Loper Warren, Iowa “Poetry is the music of the soul, and above all of great and feeling souls. ' Alma E. Ludwig Chorus Philomathean “My heart has learned to gloic for others' good. And melt at others’ woe. Mary McCabe Benson Philomathean N. C. A. “Silence does not indicate a lack of wisdom.” 9 7 - y% ? y° ? 'rt wan An’GIE McCarroli, Union Chorus Y. YV. C. A. Philomathcan If 'hat street delight a quiet life affords. Mary McCall . W. C. A. Philomathcan Beatrice 7 came to college to satisfy my curiosity— am still curious. .Mii.lie McDonald Y. W. C. A. Everett Small but mighty.’ Marie McIntyre Blanchard, Iona Dramatic Club Everett Her aim, her manners, all who saw admired. 9 7 - £ ? S ruy c7 7 Edna McKibbens Geneva Philomathean In maiden meditation fancy free. Minnie Mein hold Carleton Y. W. C. A. (Secretary) Science Club Philomathean Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Richard Meissner Blair Philomathean Dramatic Club Debating Team Y. M. C. A. Football His conduct still right with his argument wrong. Earl E. Melvin Reynolds Dramatic Club Y. M. C. A. I profess not talking; only this— Let each man do his best. S 7 y bri wa 7 C—- Blanche Merritt Running Water Philoniathean Y. W. C. A. Chorus Basketball “Merit wins the soul. Mildred Monia Superior Y. W. C. A. Philoniathean Debating 'I'cam You know I say just what I mean ami nothing more or less.” Bell Meyer Peru Philoniathean Glee Club Chorus Dramatic Club 'Blue eyes that shimmer with angel glances. Like spring violets over the lea. Lillian A. Mortimer Lincoln “ IVe like her for what she is. i9t7 S° ?t 'rtsy a 7 Eva Norton Cook Philomathcan Chorus Y. W. C. A. “Heart on lips, and soul within eyes, Soft as her clinic, and sunny as her skies.” Zoe Norris Shenandoah, Iowa Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. “Presence of mind, and courage in distress. Are more than armies to procure success.” William F. Novak Howells Dramatic Club Band Orchestra Glee Club N. C. A. Chorus Peruvian Staff Philomathcan, (President) Senior Basketball “Loathing pretense, he does with cheerful will. What others talk about while their hands are still. Gertrude R. Nunn Alexandria Philomathcan For what I will, I will, and there an end. Lc)i7 Cora Oi.ESON Newman Grove Y. W. C. A. Philomathean Chorus A strong character, founded on the solid rock of principle Maie Osborn Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Peruvian Staff Tildcn Graceful to sight and elegant to thought. The great are vanquished and the wise arc taught.'' Edna R. Owens Geneva Philomathean Y. W. C. A. “Just one small smile And life’s worth while. Helen M. Parker Oakdale Y. W. C. A. Dramatic Club Philomathean Science Club Iler eyes are homes of silent prayer. Qi7 H elbn Parriott Peru Silent, steadfast and demure.'' Lii.ME E. Parson' Valley Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Glee Club Dramatic Club Chorus “She is pretty to walk with. And witty to talk with. And pleasant, too, to think upon. Grace A. Pasco Auburn Philomathean 7 do not talk to people what I think, hut to find out what I think. Mary A. Phase Fairbury Philomathean Chorus Y. W. C. A. Volley Hall If ho climbs the gram mar tree, distinctly knows Where noun, and verb, and participle grows. ic)i7 ■ y°6 ri v a 7 Bernice Peters Greenwood “Patience ami gentleness in power. Cecilia M. Petersen Omaha Philomathcan Chorus Mild ami peaceable.” Margery Peterson Omaha Philomathcan “Be happy, but be so in piety. Lena M. Poole Tekamah Peruvian Staff Y. W. C. A. Glee Club Chorus Philomathcan “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart.” ij)i7 7! f(P y briswan Lillan Portenier Guide Rock Philomathean Chorus Science Club Y. W. C. A. Basketball We grow like tv hat we think of; so let us think of the good, the true, and the beautiful. Ruth E. Redfern Auburn Philomathean Glee Club Chorus Your music charms. As doth yourself.” Anna Regan Friend Philomathean N. C. A. (President) Science Club “She is a book to be with care perused. Ruth Robirds Peru Y. W. C. A. “From the looks—not the lips is the soul reflected. 1317 BBS S rt was? Clarence L. Russell Nemaha Philomathean Y. M. C. A. Dramatic Club Peruvian Staff The deed I intend to do is { rent, hut tv hat us yet I knotv not. Emma Jane St. John Nehawka Philomathean Y. W. C. A. And violets transformed to eyes enshrined a soul ivithin their blue. Arthur William Schneider Elmwood Football Basketball Baseball Philomathean Y. I. C. A. An athlete today, yesterday, and forever. Emma Schwass Humboldt Philomathean (treat is the { lory, for the strife is hard. 9 7 J ri wari Frieda Schrieper Auburn Lutheran Association Philoniathean Y. W. C. A.. Chorus “She is one of those girls at the 'Dorm' who always have such jolly times.” (). Homer Schwentker Western Band Orchestra Philoniathean Glee Club Dramatic Club Y. M. C. A. Chorus “The girls are all just crazy about me.” Carrie H. Segelke Beatrice Philoniathean Science Club Y. W. C. A. Chorus A ot to admire is all the art I know. To make others happy and keep them so.” Ro.mona A. Sharrar West Point Philoniathean Y. W. C. A. Peruvian Staff Chorus To know her, was to love her.” !9J7_ — y° ?r£ v a 7 Howard Smith Davenport Y. M. C. A. Philomathean Football Normalitc Editor Always in haste, never in a hurry, Hut does a 'pressing business.' Lee O. Smith Nebraska City Footbal 1 Basketball Baseball Philomathean Y. M. C. A. Ilotu happy I could be with either, If ere t'other dear charmer away.” Nellie M. Smith Riverton. Iowa Philomathean Normal itc Staff Tell me pretty maid Whither are thou going? With the Merry Widow bunch I 'tend to go a-rowing.” Vkrma Snell Gretna Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Chorus All may do what has by man been done.” (9j7 1 Charles A. Spacht Alliance Y. M. C. A., (President) Dramatic Club Glee Club Football Basketball Philomathean Peruvian Staff Ladies, a generaI welcome from liis grace salutes you all.” Nellie Spaulding Alexandria Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Glee Club Dramatic Club Chorus Youth is the opportunity to do something and become somebody.” Lulu Sturgeon Alliance Everett Y. W. C. A. ”(untie of speech, beneficent of mind.” Alma G. Swanson Talmagc Y. W. C. A. Everett Sothing can be sweeter than friendship.” 1917 y ri v Gw Margaret E. Telyea Tekamah Philomathcan “Makes us happy to see her. Lola Evelyn Temple St. Louis, Mo. Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. “So street anti valuable in her discourse. Zora Tennant Pawnee City Y. W. C. A. Philomathcan The greatest happiness comes from the greatest activity. Josephine Thornton Virginia Philomathcan “Modest doubt is called The beacon of the wise.” £) 7 Hazel. Thomas Nebraska City Basketball Her hear I teas in her work, ami the heart diveth grace into every art. Gladys K. Train Shenandoah, Iowa Pbilomathcan V. W. C. A. She has no faults, or I no faults can spy- A. Lewis Tyler Auburn Y. M. C. A. Glee Club Phiiomathcan Science Club Dramatic Club lie adorned whatever subject he either wrote or spoke upon, by the most splendid eloquence. Irene YVachtel I cru Dramatic Club Everett Speech is better than silence; silence is better than speech.' 1917 f y bri y o 7 Myrtle Weatherhogg Hickman Philomathcan Chorus “It is the initial business and purpose of life to be happy. Frances M. Watt Omaha Episcopal Guild, (Sccrctary-Treas.) Philomathcan Chorus ' (). why has happiness so short a day. Esther Waybright Ashland Philomathcan Chorus “Happy is the man who will have her make his ‘way-bright Lvllis Wet.more Shenandoah, Iowa Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. “A low street voice, A rare thing in a woman. tD 7 y°6 ri y ar7 Mary Wickham Salem Philomathean V. W. C. A. Dramatic Club Those eyes of hers bespeak a sxveet disposition. Elsie Wilburn Hendlcv Y. W. C. A. Philomathean Dramatic Club Normalitc Staff Her bright smile haunts me still. Elmer E. Wilson Peru Dramatic Club Y. W. C. A. Everett Science Club Editor-in-Chicf Peruvian man who eoneentrates his hours by vigorous effort and an honest rim. Waunita Williams Stella Dramatic Club Philomathean And still his music seated to start. The sweetest echoes in her heart. y° ?ruwas7 Bertha M. Wild Crete Lutheran Association Philomathean Simplicity in manners has an enchanting effect.” Lillian H. Wild Crete Lutheran Association Philomathean Whence is thy learning Hath thy toil O'er hooks consum'd the midnight oil ” Victoria Wilkinson Beatrice Science Club Everett V. W. C. A. I came here to study and to think.” Cecile Wilkinson Beatrice Science Club Everett Chorus When she n il , she n il , and you may depend on it. When she won't, she won't, and that’s the end of it.” iDU Zfife J fart wa 7 R ach el With ers U1 ysses Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. Cliorus Pleasure is contemplating. Cora H. Wright Dillcr Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. Seeds not the paintal flourish of our praise. Dessie Wright Brownvillc Philomathcan When night has set her lamp on high. Then is the time for study. Lillie V. Young Peru A mind at peace with all the world. 1S)17 ’n. i1 asm in T— J%(? J°er i y o 7 Cora G. Zoeller Preston Y. W. C. A. Everett Glee Club Science Club Chorus Her heart teas as great as the nor Id. but there teas no room in it to hold the memory of a wrong.” Flo Anderson Auburn Philoinathcan Y. W. C. A. Her modest answer and graeeful air. Show her tvise and good as she is fair. Myrtle E. Adee Steele City Philomathean Y. W. C. A. Let me live in a house by the side of the road And be a friend to man. Norma A. Fausch Guide Rock A day for toil, and hour for sport. But for a friend is life too short. S)t7 1 Grace Greig St. Edward Whence came I? Whither do I go?” am; non- little more I know; Berenice E. Hatfield Ashland Philomathcan Y. W. C. A. There is more true happiness in the folly of love than in all the wisdom of philoso-phy.” Louise Kimmel Osceola To be trusted is a greater compliment than to be loved.” Ruth C. Murphy Odell N. C. A. Philomathcan Triend. lead on and I will follow thee. To the last gasp, with truth and loyalty.” - J% ? y rt wa 7 Rav Robertson Auburn Dramatic Club Y. M. C. A. Philomathcan Senior Basketball A solid substantial fellow in more ways than one.'' Clara B. Runyan Edgar B. Y. P. U. Everett Chorus The one thirty finished in this hasty world. (iRACE E. Runyan Edgar Everett A friend is worth all hazards we ean PP run. Ei.anor N. Stejskai. Wilbur Philomathcan Chorus There’s a divinity that shapes our ends. Rough-hew them how tee will. i9 U as Leah E. Tresexritek Hastings Philomarhean Chorus Charms strike the sight, hat merit trins the soul. Josie E. Kizer Plattsmouth Chorus Science Club Y. W. C. A. f.9 7 Jj£(? y riYWcrn Hmttr Srmuimirs The department of Home Economics in the Peru State Normal School is one of the most beneficial and far-reaching in its influence. 'Phis department is fulfilling a felt need as is evidenced by the number of High Schools thruout the state that arc installing domestic science and sending to Peru for teachers. Fourteen teachers from this course go out this year to help solve the problems in home-making which confront 93 per cent of the girls of the state. The Junior class in Home Economics which enrolled in September, 1916, was one of the largest in the history of the school. The department is better equipped than ever before, electric stoves, pressure cooker and other conveniences having been installed this year. The equipment of the Home Economics department in the T. J. Majors Training building is modern in every respect. The sewing room is most artistically and practically furnished; Singer sewing machines, cutting tables, electrical equipment and .six full length mirrors being included in the equipment. 'I'he dining room and kitchen arc most perfect in their appointments. Nothing for the comfort and convenience of the workers has been left out. 'I'he course offered is practical, definite and esthetic in its influence, and taught by most capable instructors who give the best of their lives to the work.—A Student i9i7 Art ■S’ltprrutsors Kitty years ago drawing was taught in few public schools of the United States,— probably not at all in the schools of Nebraska. The artificial copies and stiff geometric figures of that day, the landscapes with tame little ruins and dejected milestones look as quaint to us now as do the costumes of that generation. This formal drawing was superseded by courses based upon logical sequence of subject matter and these in turn set aside when a study of psychology and child nature demonstrated that drawing is not a subject for the few, but a normal means of expression which every child uses naturally. This new attitude resulted in the introduction of drawing into practically every school of the country. Our school in the half century of its life reflects every phase of these changes. The new type of drawing was introduced into the training school in 1907 and four years later into the Normal School. Since then the department has been strengthened by the addition of new courses and the enrichment of others until at the present there is prescribed work for every student who graduates, and courses in drawing and painting, design, modelling, industrial art. art history and methods of teaching supervision which when completed entitle the holder to a special certificate in addition to the normal school diploma. The fundamental principle of the course is the relation of drawing to life. Applying this principle several school projects have been work d out during the year. Among these was the frieze of brilliant heraldic devices painted in fresco on the walls of the German room. The poster for the pageant, the cover for the pageant book and some of the designs for costumes were also the work of these special students. Such projects demanding skill, imagination, team spirit and unflagging energy prove the temper of the group of workers with pencil and brush who ally th mselves with the department. i 7 7 fe y hrt i a j IKiniirnjartmt ML A. y $?ruwas7 Amende, Pease. Holmes. Acton. Harris, Wilburn. Bloom, l.-ingdon. Prencmiin. I.vwi . Kindergarten K ndergarten’s a jolly place, as kindergarteners all agree. I nnocent we, as children are, from care and sorrow free. N ifty, dainty is our Lottie, who before the rest went home: D impled Myrtle’s happy visage, smiles at us where'er we roam E Isic’s two, we have to cheer us; one is dark and one is fair, Rosy cheeks has Anne, our fav’rite, and such pretty light-brown hair. Graceful Jo and carefree Brcnnic never worry, sigh, nor fret. A s she was expounding Froebel, Mary on the floor did “set,” R eady ever is our Velva, to assist in games and play. T inlid, trusty, tireless Velma, we shall miss some future day; Eden always,” Mabel tells us, “Is our Kindergarten life.” Nuggets of gold next year we’ll garner, unless one becomes a wife. E. V. E. •____________:__________________________________19 7 _________ MANUAL TRAINING SENIORS Craig. Caldwell. Schneider, Cooper, Bell, Chalelain. H. i. Smith, Dudck, Emmertt, Shultz, Benedict. Carter, Schwentker, Jones, I’rof. Smith. MUSIC SUPERVISORS I9i7_ j re y°6 ruy an JUNIORS £ 7 y rt y o 7 Sandberg. Cooper. Wilson. Kolas. Carey, Kohn, Shubcrt. HJitninra J is for the jaunty way about us. U is for the unity that’s ours. N means naught can ever, ever daunt us. I the high ideal for which we strive. () means on, and on we’re ever going. R is real and regular, clear thru. Put them all together they spell JUNIOR. The finest class in old Peru. Altho the Juniors have enthusiastically supported all forms of athletics, and have been ably represented in football and basketball, their chief distinction lies in an entirely different vein, for they arc known as a class, fearless of criticism, untrammclcd by precedent, and their consideration of those students who next year will step into their ranks. All of the class problems were solved in the present by thots of the future welfare of Juniors, and not by the traditions of the past. With a record already established in academic work and in courageous leadership, this class has naught but the brightest prospects for the coming year. Christenson, Clark, Cooper. Monitor, Conley. Kosers. Copen haver, Clements. Corey, Carter, Chappele, Culver. 3)imtor0 ID 17 Page, Peterson. Owens, Prochaxki, Power. Honk. Retnly, Robertson. Regan, White, Nichols. - % ? y° ?ri y czf7 Brick, Roby. Swnnholm. Ryan, Ord. Marta, Smith, Schwer, Travis. Schimpff, Sandlwrg, K. Sixta. juniors OU Johnson. Jordan, Edwards, Stickler, Lowry. Hailey, Bickert, Chapin. Bower, Hodges. J bri wa 7 Lund. Xodro, Marshall. Miller. Money. McMeeken. I.oury, Mathews. Madison. Martin. Catchpole. McDonald. Humors S 7 Hl'is. R. Damme, Davis, Corey. Holloway. Dillon. Douglas, Doane. L. Damme. Killer, Klliot. Court right, Kiigel. r S ri v ar7 McNicI, Wiillon, Anderson, Micks. Moore, I’otard. Wilson. WomherhoKR. ’urrv. Wolf. Snider. True. Stickler. I!er |iiesi. Kcdfcrn. juniors i9 7 Korliol. Mumlicck. Kous, Kntns, Lehn, Long. Kelso, l.chr, Kolm. Krenzion. Lawrence. Liston, Carey, Liesuro, Knnirndl. - £(? y ?r jy a 7 Hanging. Frink. V. Epler, Gates. Everett. Harmon. Harlow. Gapin. Hanging. Gregg, M. Gay, Gardner, Foley. Humor a S) 7 Vernon. West. Miner. Warner, Walker. Shubert. Oakes. Todd. Weaver, Von Shultz. yl?re wan Henderson. Jones. Jordan. Inks, Hulbert. Hihncr, Jockel. Honglnnd. Iloffmnn. Hill. li. Johnson. H. Johnson, Huston. Humors Abbey, Bios , Black, Burns, Blessing. Bailey. Bickert. Amende, Applegate. Bower, Bnier, Bell. S 7 i9i7 ■n t7 Smtiur - quilts Doc Owens to Fern Huston in the cemetery: “What kind of a stone do you suppose I will have when I die? Fern: “Brimstone.” Prof. Wilson: “Miss Ord, decline Move.' Miss Ord: “I’d just as soon decline marriage. Prof. Palmer: “The question is difficult, and 1 don't see what I can do to make it any clearer.” M iss Beck: “Suppose you pop it. Miss Tibbets: “Mr. Anderson, what is the highest dignitary of the church? Mr. Anderson, thotfully: “The weather cock. Prof. Hull: “Did I not tell you to he prepared with your history lesson? And here you are unable to repeat a word of it. Mr. Amende: “I didn't think it necessary, sir. I’ve always heard that historx repeats itself.” Mr. Wilson: “Professor Gregg, why don’t you attend the faculty gym class? Mr. Gregg: “Why I can outrun, outbox, and outwrestlc you! But I’ll strike a bargain. If you will come to Sunday School every week. I’ll go to the gym class regularly. And Prof. Wilson’s been there every Sunday since! ! ! ???!!! Heard in the art class: Hope Connelly: “Simplicity is in itself an art.’ Mr. Harlow: “Then I must be a masterpiece.” Miss Clark: “Miss Redfcrn, where is Zama located? Miss Redfern: “North of Rome in Italy. Miss Clark: “Wrong. It is in northern Africa. Miss Redfern: “I guess it was moved since I studied my lesson. Mr. Sandberg: “Say 1 bought this suit from you a week ago and it is looking rusty already. Peru Clothier: “Well, I guaranteed it to wear like iron. M iss Wirth: “But it said that in six years a human body became entirely changed so that not an old cell remained. Coach Johnson: “Then at the close of six years you will not be Miss V irth? Miss Wirth (modestly) : “I sincerely hope not.” 1917 J% ? y° ?r£ v a 7 £) 7 j f ? y° ?t 'rawerft Miller. Dunn, Sharrar. SteveiiMin, I). Kryo, I,. I.onjt. • iiphmimrra “Seniors, walk a little faster” Says a Junior, as he feels All the Sophomores behind him Treading fast upon his heels. “Sec how eagerly the Freshmen And the Specials all advance We arc waiting for the platform Murry up, give us a chance. Grace Lee (addressing Prof. Hansen in Botany class): “Say kid, what is it you call the round spot in the middle of the cell?” Snapshots for the “Peruvian were being discussed in class chapel. Miss Jackson: “I think we ought to have a group picture of the Longs, considering how many of them we have.” Miss Dunn (to Doris Frye) : “Will you be in it. Doris?” Ruth McVittic wrote a theme upon “Love, Marriage, and Divorce.” When Prof. Wilson handed it hack she found written at the bottom, “Have your folks read this'” Ask her if you may. 7?fe y°6 ri i af7 Williams. l’rante. Dunn, Loin:. McYitter. Longfellow. White, Schoentnt. Vance. Stevenson. Miller. npbmnurrs S) 7 Kinton, .luckson. Long. Clifton. L. Dressier. Cole. I., I.ong. Sharrnr. Weafherhogg. D. Krye, Keachlcr. y bri y a 7 . uphumnri's The time has come now W ilson says To talk of many things; Of photographs and snapshots, Of write ups and of rings, And if you’ve ever had the mumps And whether Sophs have wings. Karl Kong (in Physics class) : “Well where’s Kxpcrimcnt 67?” Prof. Hendricks: “Right this way, Brother Kong.’’ How doth our dark-haired president Improve his time at school ? He studies Parliamentary Kaw, And learns its every rule. Tell me not in mournful numbers That the Sophies all are broke. They may hate to pay their class dues But they’re very solvent folk. i 7 ERESHIE 9 r y rt y an O. J. PALMER iff rtfsljnunt Our Freshman Class of “1917”, Tho small we’ve lots of pep and earnest zeal. I'he fortune’s ship goes sailing on its way With our Professor Palmer at the wheel. The pilot and the crew are thirty-one. The band is loyal and is true—we need no more. I'he Captain. Gaylord Chase, a worthy guide, Will help the pilot lead us safe to shore. Three long years are stretching on before us, 1'hru battles hard we’re sure to win the strife. Many victories we have won thru honest effort Aid us to greater victories in life. Cora Clover. 7rf ? J ri wa 7 Faulkner. Overholt, I.nndoll. Hacker. Brunsdon. Peterson. Hide. Stitt. I). Wilkinson, Patterson, ltoasoner, Corley. McConley. Hayes. Chase. Adams. JFrpsljnmt j9r ? y° ri v ar7 iFrrslintan JffriUs Seniors you can always spy, By their lofty mien; juniors,—you don’t need to try— They’re always to be seen. Sophomores you can always tell. By their looks and such, I‘res hies you can also tell But you can’t tell them much! If a body meet a body Going thru the ball— Should a body greet a body Or stop and talk at all ? —Not after what Miss CIcland has said! Soph: ‘‘Why I thot you took geometry last year!” Freshic: ‘‘I did, but the faculty encored me!” Why is a goat nearly? Ans. Because he’s all but. SHAKESPEAREAN SCHOOL RECORD 1917, Freshmen: Comedy of Errors. 1918, Sophomores: Much ado about nothing. 1919, Juniors: Love’s labor lost. 1920, Seniors: All’s well that ends well. CLASS STONES Freshman—Emerald. Sophomores—Blarney Stone. Juniors—Grindstone. Seniors—Tombstone. George: ‘‘1 press my suit on bended knee! Rachel: “Why don’t you have an ironing board?” Umpire: “Foul!” Freshic: “Where’s the feathers? Umpire: “This is a picked team. Gaylord: “I fell down the well yesterday.” Carl: “Did you get hurt? Gavlord: “No the water was soft so I was unharmed, but I felt a little pail coming up.” tS)t7 j$ ? y hri v af7 Mardis. Caldwell, Palmer, Mnekprang. Clevenger. Wolfe. Brown. . pedals There have been many classes It may be Made up of lads and lasses Of degree; Not one of them is fit for Naming here, They needn’t think they’re IT For they arc queer. We’re the mightiest and the rightest 'That there are. The loveliest and brightest Near and far; All handsome and real witty, Good looking if not pretty, We’re the finest in the city— Each a star. We all enjoyed our picnic, Not to boast— Hut the most of all our frolic Was the wienie roast. One member almost fell Into a swoon! Because, poor little Belle, She lost her spoon! Charades were played, And to he sure, ’twas fun; When at last the yell By Palmer was begun. We’ll bring you now to another Joyous stunt, The eats—oh my!— They almost make one grunt! Of all new smiling faces to behold— I’ll have to end this story ’Most untold! Frieda M. Kam.merer. I9l7 J?f(? J k n wa 7 Fi$lier, Norris, Horton, Rader, Cole. Fernmnn. Kidd. K. Brown. Mushcn. Hayes. Stiers. Clevenger, Shnrrar, Johnson, Hudson. Kumerer. Miller, A dee. Brown, Wolfe. • prrials Pickerel. Caldwell. Cook. Palmer, Tyner, A. Brehm. Reed, Mnckpraiig, Hopp. True. Pratter. Mardis, Justenson. I,. Brehm. Garrison, Lnukcinpcr, Harrison, Gwinn, Hayes. £) 7 J°6 ri y a 7 SPECIAL ANECDOTES Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, If Botany don’t kill us, Physics must. ‘‘I thought your mother said you couldn’t go to the picnic.” Fairy Garrison: “That’s why I’m here.” Laugh and the world laughs with you, Frown and you wrinkle your face. Mamie Clevenger: “I smell paint.” Lelah Hartzell: “It’s not on my face.” Nettie Bcachler: “Ever take chloroform?” Anna Wolf: “No, who teaches it?” Teacher: “Someone please give us a definite description of the sun.” A brilliant Student: “The sun is a yellow arrival from way down east, who goes west daily, operates a heating and lighting trust, draws water, paints pictures, develops crops, liquidates the ice business and profits by his daily ways and always has a shine.” t9i7 M. C. I.EFI.KK High chnnl 'I he Senior Division of the High School as it is now organized consists of the ninth and tenth grades, with an enrollment of approximately sixty pupils. The course of study is similar to that maintained in the corresponding grades of typical Nebraska high schools. Manual training is provided for the boys, while courses in sewing and cooking give practical direction to the girls’ industrial work. High school teachers are chosen with reference to their special fitness for the subject they seek to teach, and upon recommendation of the department of the Normal School in which each teacher has made her preparation. During the school year approximately fifty seniors have opportunity to teach classes in these grades. rite completion of the T. J. Majors Training School building affords most excellent and commodious quarters for the school. A special assembly is maintained exclusively for the high school, and plenty of well-heated and well-lighted class rooms make almost ideal conditions for instruction. The large gymnasium is most popular as a play and recreative center. Kach grade in the school elects its own officers and maintains its own class organization. The personnel of class officials for the current year are: Tenth grade— president, Lawrence Rouse; V. I . Clyde I vers; Secretary-Treasurer, Richard Overholt; Chairman of Program Committee, Ted Cowel; and S. at A., Herman Rhodus. Ninth grade President, Neil Cole; V. P., Kingsley House; Secretary-Treasurer, Hallic Weaver; Chairman Program Committee. Mildred Fisher; S. at A., Jackson Weaver. I9U j9r(? y bri i a 7 Hath. Weaver, Weaver. Lewis. Hulls. Vance. Chambers. Klliott. Milne . Hacker. House. Wilson. Kizer. I.eller. Higlt . rhnwl Hayes. Rader, (Joldbcrrv, Delzell. Cole. Vance. MeKenney, Kohler. Hates. Shellliorn, lluffer, Fisher. y f(p y° ?ruv ar7 Gilliland. I vers. Bivhop. Kpler. Drerider. MoKennov. Gilbert. I'aioo, Cowell. Mujors. Ellis. Overholt. Eads. Hath rbcuil 1917 ltedfern. Harmon, Rovre. Comftock. I.andolt. Kohler. Vance. Rader. Vance. Cameron. Parriott. Rhode . I.cwis. Athletics COACH JOHNSON TICK HANKY Kullbark ifnnthall CAI K11 I Knd When the Peru students look hack on the football season of 1916 it should come to them as one of the most successful and enjoyable years that the community has ever been privileged to witness. Peru had a football team which should long be remembered by all who saw them play. The cooperation between the school and the team did much to give them the enviable record but the team spirit and the good fellowship of every man on the squad was an equally important factor. Every man played for the love of the game and for the honor of the school and each gave the best that was in him and gave it without a grudging thought. The team worked as one man and there was a feeling of cooperative spirit which is the one requisite in prompt, definite, teamwork which brings results. The first day the squad assembled on the athletic field they displayed the spirit which characterized the entire season’s work. True, the squad was not large but they were all there for a purpose, and each man carried his work to a definite end. There were no “quitters” and the “reserves” gave the “varsity” the best they had in the endeavor to build up a strong team. Of course the first game was played with our old friends the “Coyotes” and on Sept. 29 we Started the series of battles which placed Peru on the permanent football map. This being our first game the line was some what ragged, but this, of course might well be expected because of the lack of training. The back field especially slow and erratic on the start showed great room for improvement. It was some of the old men who came to the rescue and turned the tide of battle for Peru. ”1 he principal t£)l7 j9r ? hri wa 7 •MARTY CRAKJ Quarterback SANDY RKI KMMKRTT “OrNBOAT SMITH Halfback Halfback Halfback men in this move were “Vic” Jones and “Charley” Spacht and it you will let your memory rove you can recall that they were always on the job. Schneider, “Red Kmmcrt and “Tubby” Hell, all new men made a permanent place tor themselves on the team and in the hearts of the students. We can rightly say that the credit of the lew score should be given to the “scrappy” Peru lineman. Score—Wesleyan 0 Peru 0. Peru’s second game was played October 6th at Grand Island. Having left Peru Oct. 5th and after a good night’s rest at (irand Island the team was in the very best possible condition. In this game great improvement was shown in the ability of the line to hold on the defensive and to charge together on the offensive. The backfield also displayed a marked improvement over the previous game. “Red” Kmmcrt and “Gunboat” Smith made consistent gains thru the Grand Island line while Captain Haney demonstrated his ability to punt and tackle. Of the linemen we would say that this was “Vic’s” greatest defensive game of the year and is probably the one that won him his place on the all-state eleven. Forward passes were used frequently and to good advantage by both of the teams. It was in this game that “Marty” Craig got his first drop kick of the season and also scored the first touchdown for Peru. he scoring was in a large measure due to the passing and punting of Captain “ I ige”. It was a clean fast game and Coach Johnson was well pleased by the showing of the Peru team. The value of teamwork and team spirit could easily be seen. Score- (irand Island 7 Peru 9. 15)17 j9r ? y ri v crn WADE C I.'� WKI.I, Halfback •nor OWKN'S Fullback VIC JONKS Knd ••8I� ENCK I.EDUKK End After the splendid showing made by the team away from home all the Peruvians were anxious to see the team in action at home. On October thirteenth. Tarkio journeyed to Peru with the intention of spoiling our record and stopping our upward flight. Tarkio had a somewhat patched up team but they fought gamely until the sound of the final whistle was heard. With all this however they found themselves unable to hold the speedy Peruvians. It was in this game that “Tige” showed his wonderful ability in backing up the line. Not having fully recovered from injuries received in the Grand Island game. Schneider our trusty center was replaced by W. Kmmert who showed good form in his blocking .and tackling. Other line men who were on the job during this fray were “Jack” Allsnian, Spacht, and Bell. “Marty” Craig got one drop kick from the thirty-three yard line and “Tubby and “Gunboat Smith each scored touchdowns. Score—Tarkio 0 Peru 17. On October 20th, we received a visit from our old friends at Crete, and they came prepared to trounce the Peru Team in a thorough manner. As has been a time worn custom, the game was played on a wet and slippery field. Phis fact is probably the only reason why the score is comparatively small. Peru carried the ball within striking distance several times during the game, but lost on a fumble or were unable to advance because of the slippery field. Doane endangered the Peru goal only once during the entire game; and then only for a moment, as we were able to punt out and hold for downs. £9 7 “CIirCK SPACHT Tackle JACK AI.I.SMAN Cunrtl TCBBY” BKU. Tackle •MKW SCHNKIDKIt Centre There was no scoring on either side until the third quarter, and then Marty Craig staged a drop kick, which was the only points made. l oo much credit cannot he given to the linemen tor their lighting, and to the back fie Id in the manner in which they hacked up their team mates. Schneider and ic” Jones were both out of the game, but their places were ably filled by Wilbur, and Red I'.mmert. The backfield men on both teams were seriously handicapped, and were practically unable to show their real ability. Speaking in general it was a game of endurance, and an opportunity to develop originality in foot-ball tactics. Score—Doane 0 Peru 3 On October 27th. the so-far victorious Peru team went down to its only defeat of the season. This game was probably one of the hardest fought contests that was played between the secondary colleges of the state, this season. Peruvians were grieved to see the hopes for a championship shattered, hut they were pleased to know that the Peru Team fought gamely to the last whistle. The first quarter was scoreless, with Peru on the defensive; but in the second, by a series of wide end runs and line plunges, followed by a long forward pass, the York -amors scored the first touchdown. They scored another soon after by returning a punt. The third quarter saw another touchdown added to the list, but in the last period the Peru Team rallied, and advanced to within fifteen yards of the York goal, before the whistle blew. y br yy ar7 IPS W. KMMKKT Guard HOWAKI) SMITH Tnokli TALBOT HINT Guard •DICK MKISSNKH Guard Jones and Hane were the defenders, and Smith carried the ball in good form, but there were really no “stars”; every man gave the best that was in him, and fought to the last ditch. Aside from all these facts, they played “clean”, and when you couple these qualities together and distribute them among a team of loyal Peru players, you will easily see that it is no disgrace to lose. Score—York 20 Peru 0. The Bellevue game marked the highest efficiency obtained in the back lie Id during the season. They did not have a great amount of punch, hut they worked smoothly and got away fast. The entire team displayed marked improvement in teamwork. Phe ends and tackles were in the play on defense as well as offense, and Bellevue was unable to develop any play more complicated than a straight line plunge, or a short end run. “Red” Kmmert, Caldwell, Smith. Craig, and Haney carried the hall to good advantage; and in the latter part of the game Sandberg hit the holes in a very creditable manner. “Tige”, the old stand-by, was at his same position, and backed up the line in a way that was fully appreciated by our line men. I his game was attended by a great number of the loyal Peruvians who seemed to get a great deal of satisfaction from being able to cheer for the “Old Nebraska Normai once more. On November 17th, the Omaha University team came to Peru and furnished the Normalites a good practice game in preparation for the Kearney game. iDi7 Z r ? y°6 ruv ar7 IVru had a decided advantage in speed, experience, and general knowledge of foot-ball tactics. The Blue and White goal was in danger at no time during the entire game, as the Red and Black team were never nearer than thirty yards of scoring. I ouchdowns followed each other in rapid succession, and every one was overjoyed to ce “ ic gallop over the white line for his first touchdown of the season. ‘‘Red” Kmmert also made some good runs and Captain “Tige” plowed thru the line for gains, ranging from five to fifty yards. In the last part of the game Long and Kidd, two of the reserves, were sent in to relieve the Varsity men, and also to give them some experience. Men such as these must make up the team next year, and they should he given every opportunity to develop into good clean players. Score—Peru 48 Omaha I ni. 0. On November 24th. the Peru team and the Normal Band engaged in battle with the similar organizations of Kearney. We should also mention the “rooters” and staunch supporters of the team. 1'his was the one big game of the year, and the one to which we had been looking forward since the season opened. We received a hearty welcome from the Kearney delegation when we alighted from our special coach; and this courteous treatment will always be cherished remembrances of the 1'eam and Band. Of the game, we need not tell a great deal, since it is for the most part ancient history. “Gunboat” Smith was the individual star, and scored two of the touchdowns ( n long runs. Doc Owens started the game, and he worked hard, as he always does. He was relieved by “Red” Kmmert, who showed a great ileal of speed. “Vic,” “Tige”, and Schneider played a good defensive game; in fact, every one got in, and gave all he had in the pinches. Talbot Hunt was able to make himself noticed at guard, and he displayed a good deal of ability and aggressiveness. The victory and the courteous treatment will always be remembered by those who were fortunate enough to make the trip and see the game. Score—Peru 20 Kearney 6. On Thanksgiving Day, on of the largest crowds of the year saw the Peru team play their last game of the season. Phis game was played with Cotncr, and constituted what is considered one of the best games of the year. 'The team was at its best, and indeed seemed to realize that they were playing for the honor of the school. The efficiency of the scoring mechanism and team work is evident when we consider the decisive score. The first quarter was without score; and it looked as though we were to have a royal battle. In the second period things began to happen, and from then on it was a series of long and short, but steady advances. Jones, Smith, Sandberg, Haney, and Craig starred for Peru. 'Phis last game, more than any other showed the real ability of the Peru team. The only regrctable fact is that Haney, Craig, B. Kmmert, Lee Smith, Spacht, Leger, V. Kmmert, Schneider, II. Smith. Bell, and Jones have fought their last fight for Old Peru. S 7 Jjfp y°6 ri wa 7 “SCRl'BS L21L 7 re y° ?ri wart • OFF TACKLE END KI N 1_9J7 ••a I’UNgf. A SPI.IT END ' j 7 J?f(P y° ?r y a 7 0 ■i-— £) 7 J% ? y° ?rivi af7 s' V AKS1 V” Snacht. Schneider, Sandberg. Tyaon, Bell. Smith, Jones. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR PERU, 1917 Games Nebraska City Athletic Club vs. Peru, at Peru Jan. 11 ; Nebraska City 21 ; Peru 9. Creighton vs. Peru, at Creighton, Jan. 12; Creighton 30; Peru 17. Kearney Normal vs. Peru, at Peru, Jan. 24; Kearney 14; Peru 40. Newton, Kansas vs. Peru, at Peru, Jan. 30; Newton 18; Peru 30. York College vs. Peru, at Peru, February 2; York 9; Peru 18. Cotner University vs. Peru, at Peru, February 7; Cotner 15; Peru 19. Wesleyan University vs. Peru, at Peru, February 8; Wesleyan 19; Peru 8. Wesleyan University vs. Peru, at Peru, February 9; Wesleyan 18; Peru 23. Grand Island vs. Peru, at Peru, February 15; Grand Island 12; Peru 29. Doanc College vs. Peru, at Peru, Doanc 1 1 ; Peru 21. Wesleyan vs. Peru, at Wesleyan, February 19; Wesleyan 37; Peru 6. Cotner vs. Peru, at Cotner, February 20; Cotner 27; Peru 13. York vs. Peru, at York, February 211; York 27; Peru 18. Grand Island vs. Peru, at Grand Island, February 22; Grand Island 0; Peru 2. By default. Kearney Normal vs. Peru, at Kearney, February 23; Kearney 24; Peru 34. Doanc College vs. Peru, at Crete, February 24; Doanc 15; Peru 22. 9t7 7 (? y°(?risy a 7 “SCRUBS” Long. Kidd, Kota , S«lcmcnt. Craig. Caldwell, Lone. A Resume of the SSaskethall Reason The leading winter sport of practically all schools and colleges thruout the country is basketball. In the last few years this game has gained great popularity. The game is one in which all men on the team must be alive all the time in passing or receiving the hall. At one moment a team may he carrying the ball down the lloor on the offensive, only to find themselves the next moment on the defensive, because of an intercepted pass by an opponent. 'This continual change of the hall from the hands of one team to the hands of the other makes the result very uncertain and the game fascinating. The game being one that is played indoors brings the audience in closs touch with the players and allows a close scrutiny of the various plays. Altho we did not win the championship, this season has in many respects been one of the most interesting and successful. In enthusiasm and attendance this season has had no equal. 'I'hc audience has proved itself courteous in the treatment of the visiting teams. 'I'hc team has the name of being one of the fastest and cleanest teams in the state. This is due not only to our Coach and Captain, but to all the squad. A comparison of the average scores of the games for the last few years and of this year shows the latter scoring percentage to be less. Hut this is easily accounted for hv the new system of playing. This new style of play calls for a four or five man £) 7 J%(? y bri y as7 defense. 1 his is the first year that inter-collegiate teams have used this system of defense. Most of the games were won at home; on the trip three games were lost, and three won. Some of the teams that have defeated us arc Creighton, the winners of the State Championship; Wesleyan which defeated the State I Diversity, and is second in the State ranking; and the Nebraska City Athletic Association, which has one of the fastest independent teams in the middle west. Captain Schneider at center scored more than half the entire number of points made, while Sandberg, (Capt. elect), (iunboat Smith, Tubby Hell, and Tyson played very good games as forwards. The old reliable guards, Jones and Spacht were always on the job and the smallness of the opponents' scores can largely he attributed to them. Most of the men leave this year, hut with ‘‘Sandy” and the Coach in action, next year’s team will he “there and over. S 7 SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL 13 7 JCNIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL J?r ? y°6 ruy ar? i9i7 y bri y 0 7 S 7 Jfe y ri war? BASEBALL SQUAD SJaapball I he baseball schedule is at the time of going to print uncertain. The probable games arc: AT HOME Corner Wesleyan Creighton AT THE RESPECTIVE SCHOOLS Corner Wesleyan York Kearney C9 7 J ri y a 7 ODur (Koarh anti Atljlrtirs Peru has every reason to feel proud of the showing made by her athletic organizations during the 1916 and 1917 seasons. They have in all probability, placed on the fields, some of the best teams that have ever aspired fof honor and fame in the name of “Old Peru.’’ The one man who is directly responsible for this is Coach Earl Johnson. He came to Peru from Doane College in 1913, and since that time has found a place in the heart of every athlete and all the other students who have come to know him in a personal way. When a team goes out over the state to meet the representative teams from the different schools, they immediately pass judgment on their manner of playing. Every team has a standard for which they strive and if it be for “dirty” play, this will be the ultimate result of their work. The standard of which we speak comes from the direct personality and influence of the man who is directing the teams—the Coach. Peru students should indeed feel proud that they are privileged to stand behind a team, which has for its Standard, the ideal of “Clean Athletics.” It means that the men are receiving training which will be handed down to the high schools and the movement is a great step to wipe out the ancient prejudice which parents hold against athletics in general. Peru has enjoyed one of the most successful seasons that has ever been recorded in the history of the school. The football team ranked second in the state inter-colle-giatc, and this is exceptionally good when you consider the fact that they were compct-ing with several four year colleges. Basketball was popular and the team ranked third. The team was composed of football men for the most part and they are also rather numerous on the baseball squad. This shows the scarcity of material w hich is Coach Johnson’s greatest problem and it goes to show that he is more than proficient in his line. As we are leaving school and another group is coming in to represent Peru let us always he loyal and true and boost for the old school and wish them the greatest possible success. FOOTBALL nr NEBK-city 1SJ7 Q 7 £ 7 r—i— ' ' i n i-jma— °eg=a—Bgcaaaae Qt7 J ri wan - J k ri wa 7 y°6 rt i an 9 7 Annual (Concert PROGRAM Part I State Normal Orchestra March—Under the Double Eagle.......................................................Wayner Overture— Lustpiel” . . Brier, Bela ' iolin Solo—-Souvenir.......................................................Franz Drdla Miss Charlotte Sixta, Miss Laura Mackpranc, .leeompanist Intermezzo Sinonico from Cavalleria Rusticana. Mascagni— O Sol Mio” . . Gaf ua Part II Cornet Duet— Cousins ...............................................Herbert Clark Howard L Selement, William Novak Miss Thomas, .7ceompanist Piano Solo—Chopin—Preludes Op. 28, Non. 20, 7 and 6 Kin'CSI.ev House Cornet Solo—From the Shores of the Mighty Pacific...........................Herbert Clark Edward I.. Sei.ement Miss Thomas, .7(companist Baritone Solo—Bride of the ’aves ........ Herbert Clark Harom) Ciiatelain Mr. Caldwell, .1 from panist Part III Peru Bovs’ Band Overture—Living Pictures Dolby March—Show Bov............................................................Will Huff Part IV State Normal Band Royal Italian March Vocal Solo—Rose of My Heart Hermann Lohr Miss Jeanette Meyers, Band Accompanying Serenade—Come Out in the Moonlight.........................................Stiekney (Duet for Baritone and Cornet) Overture—Poet and Peasant...................................................Suf f e National March—Daughter of the American Revolution...........................l.ampe £} 7 y rt y c ? £) 7 r ? y hrisy art Osborne. Cole. Hein). Jacket, X. Duorfeldt, Hoyt. Irwin. lienKoner, Shubert, Fisher. Mueller. Joy Mickel. .1. Mickel. Duerfoldt, Haier, ( . Gregg. H. Gregg. Piano Drpcirtntrnt II. Smith. Damme, Hunt. K. Kellev. Blankenship, (’ole. Donovan. K iim Anderson. Delxell. Burt a. K. Hoi 1M . Mil.tier. II. Home. Qi7 no y bri war? HAZEL EDEN Soprano RITA THOMAS Pianist ROLLIN’ M. PEASE Baritone • intrnth Annual jfrsttual of iHitstr iWnniUtit ,ljuttr 4 (Choral HUirk, iSossini’s “ tahat iHatrr” LILLIE KOENEN FREDERICK CARBERRV ZOELLNER STRINC. Contralto Tenor QUARTETTE 017 - %(? y ?ri v a 7 GS A SURPRISE ON WEsTkYAIc“end COMMEMORATE! Outweighed, but Holds Hcav ov. L Reautiful Lives of Mrs. Crawford 5 Tc ivydkoreiess _ ie Club. 8 p. m. '“ ry Pittman Reviewed- 2, Me. {j'jy G v ,, vV 4 Quartet, 8. r i v Nov. '4, . Ballou Fiske. 8 p. cv V LOSES THE CHAM? v V u K's SUCCESSFUL TRIP : fr Vote TRIP' Normal Defeated by York n Q. c MEISSItH'S TROUPE PLAY, o oo C3 c= oo -0 m [Marvelous Touchdown by Gregg Thru Center of Line DRV The Fortune Hunter” Largely At tended and Much Eniovcd________ £farmalit? 17 Kohn. N Smith. II. Smith, Brown, Clary. Orogir, Wilburn, G. Kelley, Tyler, Bowen. ledger. MVoW Schulz =W ''Ml 1917 o y n wa 7 Hunt Denrisch Harris ('hull-lain Mi-issncr Koln-rtson Ktihlmun Mon in iD . Kolley Kinmort y b ri y a 7 Debates HUT REV. PETER COPE PROF. 1. O. WILSON We were fortunate in scheduling a number of college debates immediately and shall debate two questions. With Midland College, a Lutheran Church school of Atchison, Kansas, our debaters will uphold the affirmative at Peru, April 23, of the qeustion of the abandonment of the Monroe Doctrine. The debaters against Kansas are: Bryan Enimcrt, Mildred Monia, and Glen Kelley. On Thursday, April 26, this affirmative team debates at Crete against Doanc College on the same question. The negative will be upheld at Peru the same night by Stephen Duerisch, Myrtle Harris, and Talbot Hunt. The other question for debate will be the one of Compulsory Arbitration. It will be affirmed at Peru by Fred Kuhlman and Ray Robertson and denied bv debaters from the Colorado State Teachers’ College, of Greeley, Colorado. This is a dual debate and the same night the debate is held here, President Haves will have at Greeley to uphold the negative, Verne Chatelain and Richard Meissner. There arc characteristics prevalent in each debater which we have been asked to show in their moderation : Bryan F.mmcrt was one of those who won out last year in debating. He has a fine voice, is apt, and quick at retort. By one phrase last year he made all the judges and people sit up and take notice. His voice is hard to beat and coupled with his powers of oratory make a combination that is hard to beat. We predict for him a place among the orators of the country. Mildred Monia and Myrtle Harris are both young women that must command respect. They arc handsome, polished, graceful and have excellent poise. Both have no hesitancy in attacking the enemy and both have every confidence necessary to fight well. Both are quick at repartee and both have excellent presence on the stage. iDt7 When these two girls represent Peru, who can stand against us? All who do better look well to their laurels. (ilenn Kelley is quiet, unobtrusive and not truculent but when he once gets stirred for the light it would take a buzz saw in motion to stop his onslaught. He thinks and then thinks some more. What he says is to the point and he generally Moors his opponent with blows too formidable to be resisted. Stephen Ducrisch is a modern Stephen A. Douglas. Both have much debating stock in their blood, both arc thinkers, both are of a size, “both are witty, both arc wise.” Both whittle an argument to a point and then knock the point off. His oratory is patterned after that of Douglas and his blows are just as telling. Talbot Hunt is just the opposite of Deurisch as to size and when he shows his strength in argument and quick wit and ever ready story that is pat, we are greatly reminded of that eminent American who was always reminded of a story. Hunt is a voracious reader and especially enjoys English subjects. His brains, his appearance, his analytic powers ought to put fear into the ranks of the enemy. Frederick Kuhlnian has an excellent voice, an athletic manner, and an appearance which are in his favor. He is a modern Antaeus and we always find him getting up when we think we have him floored. His mind is always ready to sec the inconsistency of the other’s arguments and woe be to him who varies ever so little from the point at issue. Ray Robertson a man of excellent voice, force, and ability has been picked from the student body to take the place of John Allsman, who had to leave school on account of the sickness of his father. Mr. Robertson has proved himself a good man in almost every place of importance among the student efforts. He has a fine stage presence, is not afraid of anyone, and has ability to amass facts and figures in a forceful way. Verne Chatelain has been a debater for a number of years and has always been able to do mighty well. He is a tireless worker, has a keen analytic mind, and is always ready for an emergency. He has good presence, a fine voice and is not easily embarrassed. He has always had the ability of showing an argument in its greatest force ami his confidence in his subject has never been able to beget confidence in his enemy. Richard Meissner is a debater of much experience. He is class president and has an unusually fine opportunity to show his caliber. His voice is big and strong, he thinks fast and without effort. His experience in public speaking has given him an easy platform grace, which will he in his favor. He is always busy and is a good worker. We expect much from him in the coming contest. We have been very fortunate this year in having Reverend IVter Cope of the Christian church to assist us in the preparation of the debaters for their contest. Reverend Cope is a college debater of much experience, having debated six times during his his college career and was always on the winning team. W e shall never forget his services since he has sacrificed so many other things that he might help us. Fifteen 'Rahs for Cope. l9j7 dre S h ri U7arr f y ri wa 7 of Sjont 5 lEtlu to (Onm My intense longing was formerly for a home of richness and splendor. I wished to have the kind of place where it is natural to say, “My hat, James, and motor to a pink tea; the sort of place where the betterment of the ignorant poor is the topic of conversation, while the high iron railing keeps the sidewalk pedestrians from touching the walls of the magnificient edifice. Money is not a matter to be considered there. The great are called by their first names. There one speaks of “the millionaire I met at Newport,” and “the young count with whom I traveled in Provence. In those circumstances it is easy to refer to “the winning of the international cup-race by my yacht,” “the record my bay horse made in the derby at Kpsom Downs,” and “the way I played faro, and roulette at Monte Carlo. My ideals have changed, however, and conditions such as lack of ready cash may further alter my plans; but my tastes do not yet require a hovel on Poverty Boulevard. My artistic sense has not quite evolved to the stage when I am satisfied by a hut built of flattened tin cans and adobe. My demand is not quite met by a bent rusty stove pipe for a chimney. A small, but neat and comfortable house is my desire at present, and will be my desire until my oil wells yield their ten thousand barrels a day, and until I get my patent on “The New Improved Fly Swatter. The country, where one can get the pure air and sunshine, suits me. Yet the advantages of being in touch with the city, and not living in narrow isolation will be sought. The privilege of an outdoor life and humanizing contact with the soil is beneficial. 'Phis country place will be my home always,—during the summer’s long days, when the autumn rain beats steadily on the roof, and when its cheery lights shine out across the winter’s drifted snow. Pardon me for being indefinite in regard to details, since they arc variable and can hi changed indefinitely. One cannot say that materials of certain dimensions, quality, and quantity will make a home. The chief thing is that the resulting interiors do not look like hotel lobbies. There are certain things felt rather than seen that make a home. It is questionable if there can be abiding happiness in a residence where the deed is held by some New York real estate company, or a mortgage is held by a Shy-lock in some humbler city. Fire proof material is preferred, because it is a good business proposition. As for all real economics, the first cost may be more, but an air of permanence is given that no frame building can have. The danger of Indian raids is over; consequently, better structures are being erected in this country. Therefore, let my house be built like London bridge: “Build it up with stone so strong Then ’twill last for ages long.” Americans developed the grand American type of architecture, the colonial. At a lower cost more beautiful buildings can be built in this type, than in the Gothic, Italian, or French Renaissance. Also, because it is artistic, I, .as a patriotic American, favor the colonial style with its balance and proportion. It is said that other styles of buildings may come and go, but the colonial is always correct. The rooms will be light and airy, with high ceilings. A good modern system of 1917 S ri wa i lighting and heating will be installed. As a rule bright colors will be in the north rooms and darker colors in the south rooms. The furniture will be sturdy and substantial. Satisfying plainness is less tiring than elaborate attempts at beauty. Prints of really fine work will be preferred to paintings bv inferior artists. One motto on the wall will he good, but trinkets that only catch dust will be absolutely eliminated. A fire place, and shelves of books are needed for a home. The lawn will be adjoined with tree bordered paths, and will afford a long unbroken view toward the highway. Tops of other houses will show against their groves. Green fields will surround the house, and woodlands, and streams that wander among the grassy banks,—streams whose waters, splashing over the smooth round pebbles, arc ever clear. The towers, domes, and minarets of my fairy palace allure me no longer. Their bright mosaics, glistening fountains, graceful ebony columns, and silver lattice work, for me, have lost their charm. For they arc soulless things. I never want to sit in their chilly, silent, tenantless halls. I never want to tread their cold hard stones. I do not want a mansion, however stately, built of lifeless crystal and heartless bronze. Give me a house that has association with life, where every nook and corner is dear. Let the dwelling be far from hurry, strife, and battle’s fierce contention. To the wanderer within the gates of abode let sorrow and disappointment be forgotten. To the passing stranger may happiness and childhood’s pleasures be once more recalled, so that even he will say,—“The man who lives here cannot he other than wise and good, for this is his home.” Stephen A. Deurisch. £fauelettr Fpisodc No. 1 Written by G. Talbot Hunt It was Autumn, it was Wyoming and the pale of the eastern sky was warming into a glittering tapestry of rose and gold when Betty West, most irresistible of Vassar’s graduates, swung stiffly down from the step of a Pullman, and stood looking dazedly about her. Twin thumps made by the unceremonious deposition of her trunks in the sand, the whoop of the brakey, the thunder of the train, finally losing itself in the hum of telegraph wires, and she was alone. The place was certainly no embellishment of her premonitions. Indeed it seemed but to justify her worst fears. All about her stretched a desolate sea of sage, fading into haze and semi-darkness, just purpling in the increasing light of the crisp September dawn. Away to the left stretched a long low line of foot-hills, relieving somewhat the intolerable monotony of this particular corner of the Great American Desert. To her right, seeming to increase rather than relieve her exquisite loneliness stood or rather crouched a low sinister looking little building to which she immediately attached the telegraph office, and from behind, which there projected the hind wheels of some description of vehicle. “Whoa thar’ Buck, thar’ haint nuthin’ gwinc tu hurt yer, use a little reason an’ decency, can’t yer.” £ 7 Zwp y°6 rt i c f7 Hetty experienced the same revolution of feeling of awakening from an unpleasant dream. Her hands Hew to her straying hair, thence to her pocket, thence to her face, and with a few deft circular motions her toilet was completed. The imprisoning sage leaped back into oblivion. Here was the west, the land of romance, here was a man, here were new worlds to conquer. However, the individual appearing before her at this juncture was hardly a susceptible victim of her feminine charms. Tall, emaciated, with the eyes of a strayed lamb, the whiskers of a Tripolitan pirate, over his attire let us draw a veil. “Be you th’ schoolmarm thet’s goin’ to teach over at Crimson Gulch?” “Oh yes, and have you come to take me?” “Yup.”—Silence. “Is it very far?” Tolablc, sixty-five mile.” “Oh, then we must hurry—my trunks are over here.” She watched him mutely while he put the trunks into the antiquated vehicle, vainly trying to think of a fit topic for conversation. “This is an awfully lovely country, isn’t it. do many people leave here?” “Yup, feller left last week.” Oh, poor fellow, and was he homesick?” “Nope, went busted, too much expense fer string.” “For string?” “Yup, to keep his hat on, turrublc windy country.” How absurd that a man should go bankrupt for such a reason. Still—but it was too ridiculous. He must have misunderstood her. She would try again. “These horses are rather temperamental aren’t they?” “Why—Why—Yes, yes, that much anyhow.” “Arc they very dangerous, do they run away very often ?’’ “Why, no mum, they haint very dangerous, leastways thev’s jest as many times they don’t run off as they is times they do.” Was this his criterion of a gentle horse? How she wished at that moment that she had not left a debutante season behind her for this silly missionary adventure. She was granted little time for her blue tinted introspection, for the cowpunchcr had fastened her trunks securely, and she was obliged to mount to the swaying seat of the stage. Taking advantage of a moment when the off horse wasn’t looking he climbed quickly to the seat beside her. loosened the reins of the plunging broncos and they were off. Episode No. 2 Written by A. Lewis '1 vlcr. Ye gods! Would this awful sea of sage and sand never have an end? For hours (surely there was something wrong with her watch, for it said it was only ten o’clock)—for an interminable, vacant, aching age. she had sat cramped up there on that hard, jolting seat. Every minute she had to catch desperately at the scat, the driver’s arm or even the reins in order to keep from being thrown off the stage boddy. £ 7 by the wild caprices of the horses which her companion was managing with a sort of grim pleasure. Up to this time she had not tried to think, or even talk—both she and the cowpunchcr were too much occupied in other ways. But it now occurred to her that she had not seen a soul out here in this almost trackless waste, except this f|iecimen by her side. Someway, even missionary work in the wild west didn’t seem very attractive unless there were people to missionaryi .e. This question about the population of her future field of labor worried her. She even ventured to ask, “Mow many were in attendance at the Crimson (rulch School?” “Wal now, you know we have ter keep a school agoin’ whether thar’s any—(gol-dang yer hide, jes’ you try shyin’ at nurher one un them thar sticks!)—or not. But a purty lass such as ye ought ter have a whole room full.” She laughed—rather hysterically. No one in that country can tell why, but everyone knows that at that moment those wooly bronchos began to run and gallop wildly on over that roughened road, dragging behind them the swaying stage with its two helpless occupants. Betty was wild with terror. She knew it was but a matter of a few moments when she could be forced to lose her hold and be flung off the pitching vehicle. In her delirium it seemed as if her mind’s eye were fixed on a bright, flaming red spot in the distance surrounded by a dusty halo, swaying to and fro,—and coming nearer, near . . . A sudden, side lurch and she was hurled off that mad stage. And in that one moment to keen perception that always precedes a blow of the horrible, she saw that galloping by the side of the coach was a man—in a red shirt! . . . Then all went black. She opened her eyes; a quiver of pain ran thru her body; she was aware of some one pouring a lot of sharp, stingy stuff down her throat. Her head was pillowed on crimson flannel, supported by a strong arm. Bending close over her was the face of a man such as she had never seen, but read about all her life—strong, kind, handsome. How she worshipped the West! She murmured something about Crimson (Julch School. “Yes,” he said, ‘Tvc been thinkin’ fer a long time a goin' to school.” She smiled just a wee, faint, satisfied smile. And never was there a woman more glad that she was mistress of the noble art of feigned unconsciousness. Episode No. Written by Maie Osborne “What would have become of me if you had not happened along,” sighed Betty as she slowly opened her eyes. “It was rather dangerous, wasn’t it?” he said pleasantly as he helped her into the coach. “Waal, that was a mighty narrow escape. Bob!” said the driver as he whipped up his horses and started off. Now it’s always just as affairs are growing interesting, that things like this happen. Here, she had seen a very handsome young man and was just about to introduce herself since the driver had made no move to, when this most discourteous driver started off. Betty caught herself looking hack in the direction from which they had come and several moments passed before she was conscious of her companion talking to her. “He’s only been in the West fer four years now. His name is Robert Stillman an’ he’s the dam engineer. Seem’s like a good nuf fellow, even tho he is one of them college high breds.” All this made Betty the more curious. Where in the East had he lived and what college had he attended ? As this cowpunchcr was trying to answer her incessant flow of questions, they neared the town of Crimson Gulch. Was this the place in which she was to live for nine months? How could she ever endure it? If she had only met Mr. Stillman she was sure that things would have proved more interesting, hut there was nothing to do now but make the best of it. . . . It was Friday afternoon and a quarter holiday at the school so Betty started home early. She was not her usual cheerful self—she had a headache and she thought she was a little homesick. She followed a path to the very top of a hill. T he sun was shining down fiercely but the breeze was cool. She walked along not interested in what she saw and thinking it was rather a waste of time, when suddenly she recognized that pleasant voice which she had heard before saying—“Are you lost. Miss West?” “No, Mr. Stillman, she replied. Then they looked at each other and laughed, shook hands and Bob said, “Now that we are formally introduced, may I walk with you ?” “If you can help me run away from my homesickness, I shall be more than pleased.” “Are you afflicted with that awful malady, too? Well, what do you know about that! We’ll have to form a society for homesick New Yorkers, won’t we? asked Bob. “And say, let’s have the membership limited to two. “Hey git some action in there, yelled the director and the camera man was scowling as he ground out the film. “Don’t you know this is the finis?” Chemistry atth the Citrrtritlnm There is a wide-spread conviction that all is not well with the courses in our public schools and colleges. It is something more than a jest, that our graduates are unfitted rather than fitted for the workaday world, the world in which ninety-nine and nine tenths per cent of us live. By this is meant the world of thot, of society, and civic life, as well as the world of industry. When there is a radical difference between transactions of life, and of the curricula of our schools, there is something wrong with life or educational systems, and one may be pardoned for suspecting that it is not life that is awry. The trouble with the curricula makers, is the failure to distinguish essentials and desirables from non-essentials in education, and to put first things first—first in time, first in importance, and first in their insistence upon our attention. S 7 Why should science he classed as an essential, rather than simply as a desirable feature of education? Look at life. Nearly everything that differentiates the age and civilization in which we live, from all others—barring applied Christianity alone—is the product of scientific accomplishment. The steamship, airship, railroad, submarine, automobile, gas engine, dynamo, motor, telegraph, telephone, wireless communication, phonograph, moving picture, microscope, telescope, spectroscope, machinery, therapeutics, architecture, mechanics, the marvelous forces of steam, gas, electricity, explosives, etc., are but a few of the miracles science has performed, and is still performing for mankind. Science touches and transforms every phase of life today. The structure and functions of the bodies we inhabit, the food we cat, the clothes we wear, the materials and forces we handle—every activity of this marvelously active age. To be ignorant of science is to he out of touch with life and the world in which we live. How do these facts square with the school curricula of our state? Just how much science do you have to have in order to graduate from the average high school, normal school and college? The world has recently paid tribute to the wonderful efficiency and industrial accomplishments of the German people, and it has rightly attributed this to the diffusion of scientific knowledge in that empire. Their high schools are safd to require two years each of physics, chemistry, and biology. Do we not teach these sciences? Oh yes, in the universities, and incidentally America has as eminent scientists as Germany, or any other country. America, indeed, has led the world in scientific discovery and invention. Secretary Lane asserts that two-thirds of the epoch-making discoveries and inventions of the last fifty years have been made in America. The trouble with our educational system is not with its superstructure, but with its foundations. It is interesting to note that Germany has made suprisingly few of the great scientific discoveries and inventions of the past or present, as compared with America, Kngland or France, but she utilizes the discoveries of others to an astonishing extent. Their monster cannon, machine guns, telescopic sights, explosives, aeroplanes, submarines, torpedoes, automobiles, gas engines, coal tar dyes, etc., were invented elsewhere—but “made in Germany.” The reason for this is the German business man. financier, banker, etc., have all had something of a scientific training, and so appreciates the importance of discoveries and inventions, that do not appeal at all to the American business man, because he knows next to nothing about science and scientific principles. America needs a wide diffusion of scientific knowledge thru the output of its schools, rather than scientific experts, which she already has. What claim has Chemistry among the sciences? Science as a whole is not a pyramid of stones, this block labeled biology, that physics, but a living organism, with each department of science bearing a vital relation to the great body of scientific knowledge. Physics and chemistry are the fundamental sciences, not simply the branches, the flowers, the fruit or leaves of the tree of knowledge, but are like the fibrovascular and cambium systems of the tree that nourish and contribute to the development of the w hole organism. Physics is the science which treats of matter and energy, with the emphasis on energy. Chemistry is the science which treats of matter and energy, with the emphasis on matter. Both are fundamental to all sciences. Anything that concerns matter, 9 7 y hrt v ar? irs transformations, and the forces involved is chemical. Chemistry permeates ami activates every part of the great body of science, industry and world-activity. One can not he an efficient farmer without a knowledge of chemistry. The composition and test of soils and fertilizers, the nature and effects of sprays and germicides are chemical in nature. Domestic science is dependent upon chemistry for the preparation, preservation and testing of its foods, the purification of water, cleaning and disinfectants, etc. Botany and Zoology without Chemistry, is like the drama Hamlet, with Hamlet left out. Biology tho a great world in itself, is almost entirely biochemistry. One must he a very superficial physiologist without a knowledge of the nature of the hundred and one life processes of the body, digestion, nutrition, metabolism, muscular and nervous action, and the multitudinous catalysts, enzymes, and activators of the glandular. alimentary and circulatory systems, all of which are chemical agents or chemical actions, if you delve into the earth, you will find chemistry regnant there in the principles and processes of mineralogy, geology, and assaying. If you ascend into the heavens, you will find Astro-Physics the chief department of modern astronomy. Spectrum analysis of the sun and stars, the remarkable use of celestial photography, and recent evidences of the evolution of terrestrial elements in the proto-elements and solar radioactivity, are some of the wonderful applications of chemistry to the study of heavenly bodies. Chemistry is dominant in industry, engineering and manufacturing today, and is destined to become increasingly so in the future. The processes of fermentation, conservation, bleaching and dyeing, and the production of soap, paints, dyes, explosives, concrete, alloys and steel are chemical and chemical only. I hink what modern industry would be and do without tungsten or vanadium and other varieties of steel, making possible modern architecture with its skyscrapers and its miracles of bridge building. Is it of more value, cultural or otherwise, to get a conception of Caesar’s rickety structure across the Rhine, or of the marvelous suspension and cantilever bridges found in all parts of the world? In the field of medicine, chemistry has been without a serious rival since there was a science and art of medicine. What would the medical world do today without the anesthetics, antidotes, antiseptics and the thousand therapeutic agents it owes to chemistry? Chemistry adds hundreds of millions of dollars to the annual output of the world’s industry in the conservation of waste products alone. It has been estimated that by the application of scientific processes, an average beef from the slaughter houses would he worth $2,500.00, all but five per cent of which comes from chemically treated by-products. If lie is a benefactor, who makes two blades of grass grow where hut one grew before.” what shall we sav of the chemist who makes one beef worth thirty as they come from the farm? How does this transaction of industry, life and world-activity in its evaluation of chemistry, compare with our school curricula? W hich is right ? 1917 Z£(? y°6 r£ WC f7 ductal iEiuntts THK RECEPTION OK WELCOME. All of us have experienced that lonesome, homesick feeling which will present itself even in the rush of the first week's registration and class adjustment. So many people, and oh, so many new faces! The Christian organizations—the Y. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A., X. C. A., and Episcopal (iuild—and also the faculty, realizing just how each one felt, gave a reception in the gymnasium where all might get acquainted and feel the warmth of a true Peru welcome. A delightful program was given hut the greater part of the evening was spent in greeting old friends and meeting new ones. Time passed quickly and happily for all. The religious organizations surely demonstrated the value of their existence in school life. Many who came discouraged and lonely departed cheered and comforted, thinking that Peru was a splendid place to be after all. SENIOR CLASS PICNIC Did the Seniors ever limber up and have a good time? Well, I guess! When? Why, one night in the gym where they had a frolic. The fun began with relay and sack races. Of course the sedate seniors wouldn’t dance, they just played “Skip-to-my-Lou,” “Miller Boy,” and “Pig in the Parlor.’’ Miss Redfern chorded on the piano and they swung on the corner and bowed to their partners in an astonishing manner. Games were dropped suddenly when “eats” were announced. Sandwiches, pickles, apples and coffee disappeared rapidly. The left-overs were slyly stowed away in Dorm girls’ pockets for future feeds. Following the supper we played “'Ken Little Indians just once more and then took our good advisers’ wise advice, resumed our dignity and departed for home having had a “grand good time.” DOANE RECEPTION After the big rally in chapel and the overwhelming defeat of the “Doanitcs’ down on the field, we ended our victorious day by a reception held in the gym in honor of the Doane players. Every one aided in showing the Doane fellows a good time. 1 he visitors were introduced by a committee of popular young ladies. During the evening the following short but pleasant program was given: I usical selection Welcome to Visitors Violin solo Reading Piano solo Words of Appreciation Philo Orchestra Dr. House Paul Thomas Lulu Burkett Genevieve Gregg Captain Blust 9 7 f(? y bri y 0 7 At the conclusion of this there was a (Irand March, with the orchestra playing. This brought us past the tables where the refreshments were served. The blinking of the lights made us aware of the lateness of the hour and that the happy gathering must disperse. A number of the Peru girls were seen safely home, but what of the Doane boys? We hope they knew the lonesome way to the hotel. FRKSHMAN FROLIC 'Falk about a good time! You’d think fun had you seen the Freshies on their class picnic Friday afternoon September eighth. We started about four o’clock and after a long tramp over Pikes Peak, we at last came to the splendid picnic grounds at Puck Creek. Fvery one thoroughly enjoyed the old fashioned games, which were all very lively. 'Phis vigorous exercise sharpened appetites, so that when “eats were announced, all were ready. Later in the evening we all gathered around the camp-fire and after giving the class yell several times we broke up, each one wishing that we could have another picnic soon. SOPHOMORK JAUNT On October 6th, a crowd of fun-loving Sophomores announced their presence in Fxpression Hall by the rattle of cups, spoons, and frying-pans. As soon as all were gathered there the walk to the favorite picnic ground. Buck Creek, was begun. The long jaunt in the fresh air whetted monstrous appetites, although they were appeased somewhat by large luscious apples to be had for the asking. On arriving at the chosen spot every one threw down his load and immediately began the search for fire-wood. A fire was soon built, bundles, from which delicious odors issued, were opened, and then—yum! yum! All signs of the late feast were cleared away, more wood heaped upon the fire, and some merry games were heartily enjoyed until a rather late hour. Then the walk home in the soft radiant moonlight will be remembered as a fitting conclusion of a most enjoyable occasion. SPECIAL ANI) TRAINER PICNIC On Tuesday evening October 17th. the little band of Specials and Trainers marched out to the Normal woods above the athletic field to the beat of Tubby Hayes’ tin cup and spoon. The march to the camp led through the “valley of despair through which all defeated football teams march on leaving the Peru gridiron, but echoes of fun and good spirits only were afloat that evening. Supper consisted of buns, pickles, doughnuts, bananas, delicious coffee, and wienies roasted over the camp-fire. After the feed Mr. Charles Palmer, president of the class, mounted a stump, not for the purpose of making a speech, but to lead the class in those spirited yells of the Specials and Trainers. Z f(? y° ri v af7 Several of the group were greatly “put out’’ when one of our number sat down upon the loose end of a log on which our cream can was resting for a short time, and the contents of the improvised pitcher were contributed to mother earth. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing charades and a great deal of fun was derived from many of the unique ones which were given. The party broke up at an early hour and the participants returned to the routine of school life, patiently tc await the coming of another enjoyable occasion. EVERETT HALLOWE’EN PARTY There is one place in this school you always have the best time and that’s at Everett. The Hallowe’en party was an exceptionally good one. All were asked to come masked. Wc were met at the library steps by a charming darkie, who escorted us down stairs where the jack-o’-lanterns, black cats, and bats winked and stared at us. The leaves made an awful weird noise as they rustled around in the dim light. What fun to try and guess every one, why! some didn’t even know their own neighbors. Then they bobbed for apples, ate doughnuts from a string, had their fortune told, met their early ancestors and saw the terrible things that happen on Hallowe’en. Lovely refreshments were served and it was later rumored that certain loyal members forgot to bring their manners and ate so much the remainder of Hallowe'en night was spent “Seeing things.” M E. VERNON CHRISTMAS PARTY This year that charming old friend, our good Saint Nicholas, was honored by a Christmas party given on December 9, by the girls of Mt. Vernon Hall. There were pleasing decorations of ferns and brightly trimmed evergreen trees. Paper horns, bells, reindeers and the Santa Claus reminded one of the rewards of good little boys and girls on Christmas morning. The game of Jerusalem and Jacob was enjoyed. Shouting proverbs seemed to be very amusing, although there was present the difficulty of readily recognizing unfamiliar quotations equally as long as the Junior grammar sentences to be diagrammed in examinations. One of the features of the evening was a contest, where shadowgraphs of various frequent visitors at the dormitory, were presented for inspection. Each person was given a cotton snow ball containing a half of a candy heart. The problem then was to find the rest of the heart and it was many minutes before the broken pieces were all mended. Brick ice cream and cake were served. After these refreshments, “Miller Boy”, “Pig in the Parlor”, “Skip-to-my-Lou”, and “Ten little Indians” were played. The hour for farewells came only too soon. The young men many times characterized the evening as ecstatic, entrancing, and rapturous. At last the delightful smiles of leave taking were over. After cheering for Miss Cleland and the girls, and singing appropriately “Good Night Ladies”, each guest departed reluctantly, and strangely enough, alone. £r PHILOMATHEAN HALLOWE’EN The pouring rain on Hallowe’en did not dampen the ardor of the jolly loyal Philos, who were on their way to the Philo masquerade. They were well repaid by having the jolliest possible time. The guests entered the gymnasium through the back entrance. The unique idea of having Heaven, Purgatory, and Hell visited by the guests was appreciated and enjoyed( ?) by all the merry makers. When the people entered the balcony they found St. Peter, alias Jcdermann, presiding over Heaven and sentencing all miscreants to Purgatory. A slide from the balcony to the floor was the means of accomplishing this journey. The boys’ north locker room was the site of the aforementioned Purgatory. The terrors of this place been duly experienced the sentence, Go to Hell”, in flaming letters was given to the victims who at once began their final journey by way of the ladder into Coach Johnson’s office. When Hell, the girls’ locker room was reached troubles began in earnest. All the victims marched over the rolling planks, grasped gloves filled with wet sawdust, took electric shocks, fell over piled up mats, bumped into conveniently placed sawhorses and were scratched by a live cat. Some were inwardly quaking but outwardly calm and others’ shrieks rent the air and mingled with the groans of the ghosts. After this nerve racking experience the pallid victims emerged, received their fate pictures and read the fortunes acquired in purgatory. Games of “Ten Little Indians,” “Skip-to-my-Lou,” and ‘‘Miller Boy were enjoyed for the rest of the evening. About nine o’clock the football team, just arrived from York, joined us. Refreshments of ice cream and opera sticks were served—a welcome relief from the doughnuts and cider which had been a feature of nearly all the other fall affairs. THE Y. W. C. A. PICNIC The Y. W. girls, one hundred all told, met in the gymnasium for a “get-acquainted” picnic on Friday afternoon September 20th. Formal introductions were dispensed with and the old game of politeness substituted but instead of a mere bow when the runners met, they stopped, shook hands, and told each other their names. As soon as all the girls had assembled and been “introduced, the merry rollicking games of “Three-deep” and “Flying Dutchman were played. If there has been a girl who has thought that in order to be a member of the Young Women’s Christian Association she must become sober, grave, and dignified, we wish she could have seen the jolly one hundred when they became excited over the rabbit and hound game. Even the most sober of the girls became so enthusiastic and tired that a rest was needed before the great event of the picnic. The girls formed a line and marched to one end of the gymnasium where the following supper—sandwiches, pickles, pumpkin pie, apples, and coffee—was served in cafeteria style. At seven o’clock the supper over, the girls voted the picnic a grand success and left the gym. i9i7 y riswan On Friday night, December third, at 8:30, the Peru commercial club entertained the Normal football squad at a banquet in the K. P. parlors in celebration of the most successful season ever enjoyed by a Peru team. After a big supper, our jovial banker, R W. Kelley took the chair, and speeches were in order. Karl Fisher gave a short, inspiring talk on Peru’s football history and heroes of a former day, surcharged with hearty good fellowship and sound advice for football players in general. He depicted the game of football as an invaluable agent of development, and recalled many pleasant personal associations. Coach Johnson responded with a eulogy of his team, saying that a marked absence of jealousy and “crabbing”, the bugbears of a football coach, has typified the team all the way thru, and that this season, while a signal one in the athletic history of Peru, has been brimful of genuine pleasure for himself as well as his players. Toasts were also given by E. K. (iood. Captain Haney, President Hayes, and our old friend Col. T. J. Majors, all of whom were heartily applauded. After complimentary cheers the guests departed, each congratulating himself upon having been a member of such a team, his sentiments being 'Rah for the team. Rah ;or the coach. Rah for the captain, and Rah for the Commercial Club. TRAINING TEACHERS’ RECEPTION Once during the school year our critic teachers lay aside all the dignity of office, all thoughts of plans or aims or conferences, and invite the Seniors to be their guests for an evening of fun and frolic. Such an event took place this year on the tenth of March. The guests were received in the gymnasium of the new Trainers’ Building, which had been transformed into a bower of roses, with—yes really! an old fashioned well in one corner, where the most torturing thirst might be quenched. As our boys are known to be shy, an auction sale had been arranged, that they might have partners without the embarrassment of asking. .Mr. Eetler conducted the sale in his inimitable manner, selling one, three, or five boys at prices ranging from a candy kiss to a happy home. When all had secured partners there was a grand march, led by Miss Downing and Arthur Bell, followed by the grand hesitation, which bore much resemblance to the part of “Miller Boy” where “the ladies step forward and the gents fall back. When we had marched and hesitated to our heart’s content, we divided into live groups, and retired to separate rooms to plan stunts which should surpass all ever thot of before. Soon we reassembled in the main room, and were entertained by the most varied performances imaginable. 'The prize was awarded to an excellent exhibition of hypnotism. Delicious refreshments of ice cream and wafers followed the stunts. Then, as we had had enough of frolic, we were given an instructive and solemn lecture by Prof. Smith, in which the members of the faculty and some were seen as others have never seen them. This delightful evening was ended by the singing of the Normal song and giving the Normal yell. Then we bade our entertainers goodnight, and carried home with us memories of a most pleasant entertainment. Y. W. C. A. INSTALLATION PARTY In response to very attractive March Wind Invitations, a goodly number of Y. W. girls were blown into the Administration building on the evening of March 17. 1917. Kvery girl was ushered through the Cave of the Winds to the faculty room where an Irish name was bestowed upon her. The room was fittingly decorated in honor of good old St. Patrick, and especially attractive to every one were the placards on the wall which represented wind compounds, such as “whirl-wind,” “wind-flower,” and “tornado”. This contest was indeed individual as was shown by the large number of girls having the entire list of words correct. After dividing themselves into families by means of the names previously given them, a representative was chosen from each family to “shine” in a game of tennis. This caused considerable excitement—a rope being the net, a palm-leaf fan the racket, and a feather the ball. Other representatives from the families were chosen to be blindfolded and draw symbols of Ireland on the blackboard. Unsurpassable artistic ability was displayed by the various contestants. After this jollity the very impressive ceremony of installation of the new officers took place. A circle of chairs was made in the center of the room. These were occupied by the old officers and the new officers stood behind the chair of the officer whose place she was to fill. Each in turn gave up her place to the incoming officer. In the absence of the president, Miss Esther Clark presided. Light refreshments were served and every girl went home with a “ II ip-hip-horroy” for the Y. V. C. A. in her heart. THE JUNIORS “OUT FOR A GOOD TIME.” Perhaps a more nearly unanimous good time was never had by any class than the Juniors enjoyed at their Get-Acquainted Picnic, September 29th. Almost every member of the class was present. After the grand march to Neal’s pasture, led by a band procured especially for the occasion, everybody was sent in search of wood and brush. Six bon-fires were soon crackling and jolly groups gathered about them roasting wienies. Professor Owens presided over the coffee, which was served from a large cauldron. After the “eats” we played games and saw some star rope-untwisters, as w ell as banana eaters perform. We also found out the names of all our fellow-juniors as introduced by our adviser, Professor Wilson. THE SENIOR GIRLS ENTERTAIN About the last of January, members of the faculty, graduate students, senior boys, and sophomores received such invitations: “It will give the senior girls great pleasure to have you present at their party, January twenty-seventh, at seven forty-five, in the •-'-'-------------------------■■� —isai —-. gymnasium of the T. J. Majors Training Building. No explanation was needed for we all understood the summons. Upon entering the gymnasium each had pinned upon him some card or design. When all had assembled, groups according to our slips were assigned leaders and we were sent to various rooms in turn. At one room we were waved in by a group of dusky maidens singing and dancing. There old and young had to dance the Virginia Heel until they dropped hot and breathless into nearby chairs. Then after being led down the hall we were met at the door by two dear little Dutch girls who gave to each a tiny cube of cheese. Partners were secured by the tying of two hands of two individuals who were to act as one in playing the game “Pussy wants a corner. In the mad rush that followed feminine shrieks arose above all the scramble. The now thoroughly enthusiastic crowd was ushered into the “American room which was appropriately decorated with “Old (Jlory. Here we indulged in games that were very “American,” as far as the rapid pace was concerned. The last room represented Greece and of course, the Olympian games were held. Captains were elected and the races began. Two statelx maidens clad in the long white llowing robes of Greece upheld justice. The captain of the victorious side was crowned by the laurel wreath and with nearly every winning captain the dark green of the leaves was illuminated by the reflection of light from the polished surface enclosed by the circlet. The grand parade was formed and refreshments were served in the American room. The climax of the evening was reached when some of the most energetic began to perform “stunts.” Members of the faculty were ruthlessly dragged out on the floor and forced to entertain the fun-loving onlookers. Soon new-made friends were seen quietly stealing away together and shortly, silence settled down where had been merry laughter and loud chatter of voices. THK DORM RKCKPTION It has been the custom for years to have a reception at Mt. ernon Hall, hebruary 22, the birthday of our historic and beloved (leorge. I his year was not an exception to that custom. Those who had before attended one of these receptions were very eager to go, and those who had not attended were just as eager. As one Junior boy remarked, I am anxious to see what it is like inside. 'The other time I went there it was a thru express.' No time for sight seeing. The guests were met at the door by colonial ladies, and escorted to the parlor, where they were very graciously welcomed by Miss Clcland and other distinguished personages. The next stop was at the punch howl. Phis was the most popular stop of all, judging from the way Wilber Kmmert and “Marty Craig lingered there. From this delightful spot, charming ladies conducted the guests thru the rooms, which our vivid imaginations had pictured as prisons. I hey were not prison-like at iDt7 S-hrt wan Ibm all, but the most cozy, comfortable homes imaginable. The blank white walls were made beautiful by pennants, pictures, and mottoes. It didn’t take “Cap” Kidd and Irvin Caldwell long to find the cozy corners. Was it by inspiration or suggestion? 1 wonder. All in all it was a most delightful reception and one that will long be remembered as one of the brightest spots in the monotonous grind of school life. Y. M. C. A. BANQUET One of the regular events of the year toward which all men of the school look with eager expectations is the annual banquet which is given by the V. M. C. A. The Third Annual Banquet was held in the basement of the Methodist Church, on the evening of February sixth. This event will be remembered by all who attended as one of the most agreeable social events of the year. Not only did it give the men of the school an opportunity to meet in mass, but it also afforded them an evening of hearty good fellowship and cheerful visitation. The fine supper served by the ladies of the church, the music, and the free-and-easy spirit which pervaded during the entire evening made even the most self-conscious youth feel at ease and lose the terror which a banquet is said to embody. 'The plan for the toast list was suggested by a basketball game. Mr. Arthur N. Longfellow acted as toastmaster in his usual pleasant and composed manner. Each man who was represented on the program deserves credit for his contribution. The toasts given were as follows: Toastmaster, A. N. Longfellow. The Coach, Lewis Tvlcr. The Captain, Cassius Kennedy. Teamwork, Stephen Durisch. The (ioal, Glenn (). Kelley. The Victory, Rev. E. A. Worthley. Each man brought out fine thoughts and some pleasant humor as well. There can be no doubt but that the influence of such events is far-reaching for the betterment of men’s characters, and that the cause for which the Y. M. C. A. strives is greatly enhanced. DRAMATIC CLUB RECEPTION The Dramatic Club reception at the opening of school was a howling success. As each member entered he was met by Miss Dunn and Mr. Craig, who turned him over to the committee. Each member was first tagged with some letter. After all had arrived they were told that they belonged to a certain party which, when arranged would spell the names of five schools in Nebraska. This caused considerable trouble, but it was soon discovered that the schools were Doanc College, Kearney Normal, Cotner University, Wesleyan, and Grand Island. S) 7 The master of ceremonies then informed us that vc were attending a track meet and the usual rules would be observed. Th first event was the standing broad grin. Each school was allowed three contestants. This event was closely contested by Wesleyan and Cotncr, but the first place was awarded to Cotncr. The second event was the Shot Put, in which each school had two contestants. The third event was the Egg and Fan race, which caused much excitement and stern ruling on the part of the field judges. The next event was a Peanut contest, in which each school had only one contestant. He had to stab four peanuts with a hatpin and carry them across the room one at a time. The fifth event was a boy’s cracker eating race. After the contestants had been chosen some were missed. The opposing teams discovered they had gone for a drink of water so that they might be able to win more easily. Appreciating the difficulty of those who had not gone after water, the judges brought forth a pail full and served the contestants all alike. The last event was the Hoop relay. 'This contest caused very much arguing and finally had to be repeated. The scores were counted up and a prize given to the school winning in the most of the contests. The close of the track meet was of course refreshments. Before all were served the lights went out but everyone went bravely on eating the cake with a spoon until some one found a candle and a match. (ILEE CM BS ENTERTAINMENT What the members of the Glee Clubs insist was the most enjoyable, homey,” event of the whole year, took place at Seven Oaks,” the home of I)r. and Mrs. House, on the evening of February eighteenth. Soon after the arrival of the guests. Dr. House announced his intention of reading a story, giving the company the privilege of choosing whether it should be a page from the dictionary, an essay from Carlyle, or a Sherlock Holmes story. Sherlock easily carried off first place in the vote, the page from Webster taking second, so our host, by the light of a candle, read the story of the Spotted Band, while the audience’ sat in the dim light of the flickering candles with a growing sense of horror. he host s proposal, made just at the climax of the story, that he should “quit now, and finish this some ether time when we’re all together again,” met with an emphatic veto. At the conclusion of the story, the lights were again turned on, to the vast comfort of some of the listeners, and refreshments were served. The tactful tactlessness of it is carefully planned and given in a noble spirit. The musical part of the evening was opened by the Men’s Club singing a few of the selections the rest wanted, and one or two that they wanted. 1 hen the Girls’ Club reciprocated with some of their best, after which the host and hostess gave a wonderful duet, responding to many encores. At this point Kingsley’s presence was demanded, but he had vanished and could not be found. j 7 y ruwa 7 After a general song service, the party regretfully broke up, complaining that “midnight comes awfully early these nights. What they thought of the evening may be learned from the shocked neighbors, who heard the old familiar yell splitting the silence of the Sabbath morning. “What’s the matter with Dr. House? “He’sall right!” “Who's all right?” “Or. House.” “Fifteen ’Rahs.” On the evening of Saturday, April Fourteenth, everyone who during the year had taught the ninth or tenth grade, assembled in the new gymnasium, which then appeared like a beautiful, graceful, bower of green and white. As the crowd moved about at first smiling, and finally breaking into a whole-souled laugh, pupils and teachers jostled and jested with each other. The first game, “Two Happy Minutes, gave all an opportunity for getting better acquainted by having six dates with different people during twelve minutes. Surely such a record is to be envied unless any serious results come from the mixing and breaking dates. It was then discovered that a copper mint was located somewhere near for pennies were generously distributed to all present. The answers to twenty questions were found on the penny. A new definition of a messenger, “one cent,” proved the catch for most guessers. Dean Rouse, Harry Smith, Marty Craig, and Kingsley House, demonstrated several new methods of cross country travel, as they went over the expanse of flooring on their heads or hands. When all the fishermen had caught a fish in the pond, they went into the dining room and were served refreshments at small tables. The green and white candles Dr. House was put to the test in inducing some of the more backward members of the Men’s Club to go in and sit with the ladies, but they were used to minding their director, so they went. THK HIGH SCHOOL RKCKPTION It is often said that a parent raises a child, and then the child raises the parents. However, false or true, this statement may be, it is a fact that the Peru Senior High School, taught the Normal Seniors, what a grand success a reception may become when cast a soft light over the room, while the waitresses flitted about from table to table. The blinking of the lights drew forth a general groan because it was the signal for the preparation for departure. Mr. Spacht then led the Color Song, but no leader was needed as everyone with an earnest vim and enthusiasm, answered the query, “What’s the matter with the High School? by, “They’re all right. You bet—cvery-time. Three cheers for the Peru High School students who are not only good thinkers but the best of entertainers. 3 ? y°6 ri y ar7 CHEMISTRY PICNIC Prof. Hoyt and the Chemistry students met in Science Hall, where they gave tlie class yell, and then started on their picnic tramp. Each person had pinned on him a slip of paper with his name and a representation of the place from which he came. The students walked in twos changing partners every few minutes to get acquainted with all there and guess the names of the towns from which they came. On the way there we visited the ice-plant and the making of ice was explained to us. We next visited the cider mill and were invited to drink all the cider we wanted. A little farther on we visited an apple orchard. When we reached the river, the girls were offered prizes of live, three, and two cents for hitting floating pieces of wood hut no one earned the prizes. When we had started across fields on our return home, it was discovered that one of the girls had left her hat about a half mile down the track. While some went hack to get it, the rest feasted on grapes. After climbing many hills and fences, and going thru cornfields, we at last reached the athletic field where Mr. Palmer had the coffee made. We roasted “wienies” and had sandwiches, pickles, and doughnuts. While we were eating, sli| s of paper were passed around on which each wrote a description of his future choice. These were sent up in a ballon and all arc waiting anxiously for the results. We next looked at the moon thru a stereoscope. Hcforc leaving for home, we all voted Mr. Hoyt a royal entertainer. !S t7 J?r ? y°6 r£ i art TRAINING TEACHERS’ RECEPTION MT. VERNON PARTY 1917 9161 ‘IK)HVI U.3H0NVH H6J Organizations Jeruvian Dramatic Club (Adoptvd t ixrojtbtDt d« «luu by tbr Dramatic Club ) 1D17 X— S ri v as? IIiirrin. Allsman, Dunn. Craiff. Krve. Drantattr Club The Dramatic Club has always been considered the exclusive organization of the Peru State Normal, owing to the fact that but sixty persons arc elected as members during a year. This year a new plan was adopted which required the persons applying for membership to try-out before a committee. This way only those showing special skill were admitted. 'Phis society is recognized as an important factor in the school life because it promotes a better appreciation of dramatic art and skill. Its influence is largely due to the fact that we have always been fortunate in having able and sincere advisers. For the past two years Miss Dunn has spared no time or energy to help build up and better the club. Our first meeting was in the form of an informal reception for the new members, and since then, once every month we have enjoyed two or more plays. Among the most notable of these we may well mention the two French translations, Modesty, by Paul Mcrvicu, and Indian Summer, by Halcoy and Meilhal. Also Confessions by A. Conan Doyle and the Irish playlet by Lady Gregory, The Rising of the Moon. The big play of the year, Cousin Kate, by Hubert Henry Davies was one of the successes of the school year. 1917 y ri v o 7 Wilburn, Weathcrho.fg, Russel. Roby, Novak. Palmer, Jones. Spaulding. Parker. Miller, Blankenship. Owens. Robinson. I.owry. Chard, Amende. Johnson. Williams, Wilson. Swenker. iDrantattr Club Lewis. X. Kelly, W. Eminert, Sjitt, G. Kelly. I.ehr. Meisner, Conley. Melvin. Gabus. Sixta, I.oranee. Jederman. Jewell. Huston, Donovan. 1917 Jjfp y ri wa ? Dudek, II. Chntelain, Cooper, AlUinan. Craig. Burkett. Clover. Harris. Boyd. Frye, Black. B. Knuncrt, Cone. Dramatic (Club 0 7 Sandberg, Meyer. Spacbt. Wickham. Oakes. Parsons. Schwcnkcr, K. Kelly, Tyler, Warhtel. U (« � WWW®®,,) Qrantattr -Crimes (“Cousin atr”) £) 7 Cmtsht 2vatr (A comedy in three acts, by Hubert Henry Davies) This comedy was presented by the Dramatic Club on March third. It was a challenging and illuminating comedy of manners, with deft, and clever dialogue, which kept its listeners alert for the next witty or poetic turn. Its value lay in its grace and charm of sentiment and its artistic execution endeared it to the audience. Briefly the story is this. The heroine is a young novelist, disillusioned by unfortunate experiences in love. She meets an artist and they fall in love with each other. The artist, however, has engaged himself to a conventional little cousin of Kate’s and Kate finding out the truth, pretends that she has merely been flirting. In the end, the cousin decides that she really loves a certain curate and Kate and the artist arc free to marry. CAST OF CHARACTERS Heath Desmond, an Artist Rev. James Bartlett, a Clergyman Bobby Spencer, a Schoolboy Mrs. Spencer, a Widow Amy Spencer, a Ciirl Jane, a Servant and Cousin Kate, a Novelist Kari. Craig Wilbur Emmert Henry Amende Myrtle Harris Ruth Cone Lui.u Burkett Hazel Frye {Sj7 y pri y 0 7 SENIOR CLASS PLAY “SEljr Syousr £fext Boor” By J. Hartley Manners A vital comedy which elucidates without prejudice the meaning of the interacia! feeling existing between Jew and Gentile. The author shows with sincerity of purpose the inevitable surrender of the right thinking aristocrat to the growing spirit of democracy. Sir John Cotswold has lost his fortune. Everything that is left of the wreck is mortgaged to a recently knighted Jew, Sir Isaac Jacobson, who lives next door. Lady Cotswold and their daughter Ulrica quietly and unknown to him have maintained the Cotswold Park Mansion in London by designing dresses and making translations. 1 he old aristocrat is so bitter towards the Jews, so imbued with a sense of the dignity of birth that even the triumph of his son Cecil as a grand opera singer in a world so plebeian as the stage only serves to irritate and anger him. Cecil returns home in the midst of his triumph to find that Esther Jacobson still loves him as she did in their early youth. He finds his sister Ulrica has come to love Esther’s brother Adrian. After many stormy scenes between Sir John and every one concerned, it all ends well. Cast of Characters Sir John Cotswold, baronet ...... Glenn O. Kelley Margaret, his wife Lyllias Wetmore Ulrica, his daughter ....... Myrtle Harris Cecil, his son ......... Homer Scwentker Veiling, his servant Earle Melvin Capt. the Hon. Clive Trevor Harold Chatelain Sir Isaac Jacobson M. P. Richard Meissner Rebecca, his wife ........ Romana Sharrarr Esther, his daughter ....... Elsie Wilbern Adrian, his son ........ Clarence Russel Maximillian, his servant ...... Carrol Lewis Walter Lewis, musical agent Ray Robertson Leonard Dldek—Stage Manager i9i7 Jre S ri wa 7 iDi7 In HKenumain One of the greatest losses that the Peru State Normal has ever experienced was the passing away of Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, August 28, 1916. Little did we realize when we closed the year’s work that when school opened again, she would not he with us. We miss the cheer of her bright, happy face, but her beautiful, helpful spirit will always hover not only about us here, but will be an inspiration in many schoolrooms where her students have gone. Memorial services held at chapel September 25, 1916, were attended by her many Peru friends in town as well as school. The chapel platform was decorated with delicate ferns and flowers, some of which had been cared for , j by her own hands. After a beautiful vesper hymn Rev. C. A. Carmen, i' led in the devotions. President Hayes spoke of her strength of character, her tremendous energy, and her high ideals of life. Miss Perkins’ tribute emphasized her tenderness, sympathy, courage, and patience. “My happiest memory of Mrs. Crawford is the joy that she felt in her work, both with the children ami the students. She was of invaluable help to all members of the training department and she was as tactful and sympathetic as she was helpful. Although her classes required groups of children from every grade and brought her into relationship with every critic, yet there was only mutual interest and good will among us all. Her understanding of conditions was so complete and her willingness to sacrifice her own convenience to the need, so pervading, that nothing but harmony could result. e shall miss her hourly as a friend and a leader among us. Dean Rouse spoke with much feeling and appreciation of her devoted spirit of service and her helpful attitude toward all members of the training department. He closed his remarks with the following tribute. “For years Mrs. Crawford has had the peculiar task of inculcating the underlying principles of instruction and stimulating a desire to be skillful in the teaching act. How well she has ftdfilled that task! Her wide readings, her open-mindedness, for the best in methodology, her careful preparation, her inspiring illustrative recitations made it possible for her to place upon our graduates the stamp of a teacher. To her, I say without doubt, more than to any other person belongs the credit for the peculiar success that has marked the great mass of Peruvians. Y hen inquiring superintendents shall ask teachers, ‘Where gained you your power? they shall gladly say, ‘When in the halls of old Peru we met a consecrated teacher who showed us the great white way of service and taught us to so adjust our teachings that truth should be thrown upon the screen of consciousness in beautiful colors. e shall miss the inspiration of her calm face, the wisdom of her sane counsel, and no one more than 1 and those of us who have toiled with her in this department. Let us think of her this morning sitting at the feet of the Master teacher of the ages. I I iu fttemortam HARRY T. PITTMAN It seems almost unbelievable that when Harry Pittman died so much beauty of thought, which seemed to be seeking expression through him, his physical appearance, and the thrill felt by us through his association and companionship, should be destroyed in the very hour of blooming when he had just barely passed from the youthful period to a man’s maturity of feeling and thought. Harry Pittman was only twenty-two years of age when death overtook him. Yet death brought him nearer to us. and his memory is rendered more cherished and impressive to us. It was his appreciation of the beautiful, his manliness, and his sincerity in religious devotion that attracted others to him. His love for humanity and his sociability brought him in touch with many people. 'Phis gave him considerable insight and understanding of the disappointments as well as pleasures of life, and deepened his sympathies for others. His feelings toward others are included with the thought expressed by these lines which he often quoted : “Let me live in a house by the side of the road; And be a friend to man.” SAMUEL H. DRESSLER l ime itself could not heal the wound made in the hearts of his friends by the sudden and unexpected death of Samuel Dressier. Hut consolation and relief from the pain which rises up within us when our thoughts revert to him again and again, is gained from the knowledge that his life was governed in such a manner as to call for no reproach. Ever optimistic, kind, clean-minded, clean of speech, keen of intellect, a sparkling of the eye, his frank and hearty laugh, and his loyalty to his friends and devotion to his parents were his predominating characteristics, and won for him the love and respect of all w ho became intimately associated with him. “You need no praise nor is this meant to be. Hut the sincere and baffled grief of one Who walked with you under last summer’s sun. And laughed with you at vain mortality. An hour that afternoon we sat; 'Lime soon had its run. We talked of great things waiting to be done. I smiled, then, seeing your o| en throat, soft tie. The golden god-like head, your eyes’ bold blue, Your burning seriousness— () Youth ! thought I. Hut now (not strange) I think and think of you Saying that day, ‘It does not matter why men act: What matters most is what men do.’ ” J%(? y r vv art iS 7 GREETINGS most fjearty anb Sincere, are extenbeb bp tfjc p. 221. C. 3L to all iperubians, past anb pres-ent, anb to J?. I2LI. €. 31. girls eberytofjere. (12.1c rejoice in tfje prosperity of our school, anb in all tfje acfjiebements of tfje past year. ILet us fjope that tfje tuorli of tfje religious organisations of J3eru formal may increase in tfje years to come, anb tfjat tfjey may continue to probe sources of Strength anb cfjeer to all tfje stubents. 1917 Srkri y on CABINET Jcdennan. Caldwell, Melvin, Spncht. I’uliner. Brown. Craig. % i«- GL A. Space will not here permit one to speak of all the religious meetings and social events that the V. M. C. A. has so benignantly made possible this year for every boy in school to enjoy. However, it is well to recall that Professor C. F. Heck started the ball rolling, Sunday afternoon, September 17. 1916, on the topic, “The Three P's ” in such a manner that an efficient standard was established which has resulted in a series of fine meetings. The writer wishes particularly to commend the method adopted by the organization to set aside one Sunday each month for the study of tin-book. “The Church and the Open Country.” These meetings have been a source of real value for the up-to-date, wide-awake, prospective, school man. Problems have been discussed and worked out that every teacher will run up against in leaving this institution for his chosen work. S 7 S ri wa r f. HL E. A. Another fine phase of our w orship is the Vesper Service movement. The . W . ami V. M. of the school have held joint meetings once each month, which has brought about some very vital and pleasing recollections. It must be remembered that the V. M. C. A. is partly responsible for the fine altruistic event, the gct-ac piainted reception held September IS, 1916, and wholly responsible for an early morning hike for the men Saturday. September 2d, 1916, which was led by Prof. W. V Del .el I by devious paths to a beautiful s| ot about one mile east of town where a big feed awaited them; and also for the mid-year banquet for the men of the school, held February 6, 1917. Our organization is. indeed, extremely fortunate in having for its president Charles Spacht and for its religious Chairman Charles Palmer. These men have put forth strenuous efforts and unlimited time in building up a religious atmosphere that has made possible for the student life to be worth while here in Peru this year. F. W. L. 17 Itliioni. Miohudis. Peter . Amende. Schneider. Heinke. I.. Wild. Power . Hlnir. 1$. Wild. Cheney, K a merer. Amende. Juatensen. formal Slutljeran Association I he Normal Lutheran Association was organized in the fall of 1916 with a membership of about twenty young people. The officers for this year arc: Bertha Wild, ad viser, Karen Blair, president. Henry Amende, secretary-treasurer, Anne Amende, pianist and chairman of program committee. Elsie Bloom. Normalitc reporter. Meetings have been held Sunday mornings at 9 o’clock. I hru the kindness of Rev. S. Seivert of Humboldt, we have enjoyed regular sermons twice a month. Our meetings, early in the morning when our minds arc fresh and eager to assimilate some good thought, and, also, the few informal social meetings have helped to establish a close association and friendship from which all of us have received some inspiration. This is the first attempt of the Lutheran students of IVru Normal to establish an organization, and we hope that the future Lutherans will support it. tSi7 y hri i a 7 Travis. Smith. Hilliard. Bri-n.mnn, O’Kocfe. Watt. Bowen. C. Sixtii. F. Sixta. 5Eln� fEptsropal (SHitlit I he Lpiseopal Guild of Peru was organized in the fall of 1912 with Rita Thomas as adviser. During the past two years the Guild has'been under the advisership of Miss Bowen. Services arc held every Sunday morning at nine o’clock and during Lent we also have a short service on I hursdav evening. The officers for the current year are: President—Marie Bai.lard Secretary and Treasurer—Frances Watt Pianist—Loren a 'Kravis At various times through the year we were honored by visits from Bishop Williams, Rev. .Mulligan of Beatrice, anti Rev. Brown of Auburn. 17 Horton. Prochaszi. Xovnk. Mulli-n, Bickeri, Kogan. Murphy. Mnm-y, Honk. Wolf. McCalif. Cary, I . Kogan, True, A. Regan. ©atljnlir Association The aim of the- Normal Catholic Association is for religions purposes, and to promote friendliness and good feeling among its members. Mass is held every second week; services being conducted by Father Weiss of Nebraska City. Meetings are held every Sunday in the Catholic rest room and short services were held every Wednesday and Friday evening during Lent. Officers for the current year are: Anna Regan, president; Margaret Avan, treasurer: Marie Maney, secretary; Louis Wirth, Normalite reporter. The success of the organization has been due largely to the perseverance and capability of our able adviser, Miss Mullen. Members arc: Misses Prochazka, Bickert, True, Ryan, Wolf, Ronk, Regan. Regan, Mullen, Leonard, Maney, Horton. Murphy, McCabe, and Carey, and Messrs. Novak and Wirth. 1917 Allsnian. Palmer, Fuller, Hansen. Hendricks. Clover, Wild, Onrey. Tyler, Gretctr. - cteitre Assnriatimt First Semester Second Semester President . . . Hendricks Garey Vice President . . Clover Palmer Secretary . . . Fuller Wild Treasurer . . Tyler Ai.lsman 1 he science club has just closed its first year’s service and during that time has . accomplished one of its purposes, that of placing the science departments on a level with similar departments in other colleges and institutions of educational nature. A further desire is to put its members in touch with the latest scientific investigations and to create a greater interest in both pure and applied science. LECTURES October—“Rare Earths” Prof. J. B. Dales, University of Nebraska. December—“Training of Future Science Teachers as Affected by General Science Movement,” Prof. H. B. Brownell. University of Nebraska. January—“Marketing of Apples in Nebraska,” Prof. H. C. Fillcy, College of Agriculture, University of Nebraska. January—“Black Hills of South Dakota,” Leonard Dove. January—“Recent Revelations of the Telescope,” Prof. (I. I). Sweezy, University of Nebraska. February—“Home Economics,” Mrs. Henrietta W. Calvin, Washington, D. C. March—“Boys’ and Girls' Gardens” Prof. C. W. Pugsley, Director of Agricultural Extension in Nebraska. March—“Recreation a Factor in Character Building,” Dean McProud, Wesleyan University. i9i7 Wilkinson. Zoeller. Blankenship. Dwyer. Goheon, .lewdI, Gnrcy, Chard. Surrctt Boyd. Laukemper. Garey. M. Jones. Durisch. Zoeller. F. Jones. Chard, Faye, Jones. J brt wa 7 Zoeller. Hoffman. HlnnkenRhip. Gate . Clowr, l.cwiv Jones. Laudcmpcr. Durisrh. Clover. Giltner. Donovan, Boyd, Chnrd, McDonald. fEuerett With Professor Garcy as adviser the Everett Literary Society has passed another highly successful year. It is true that though the membership is limited, it is composed entirely of loyal workers, who rejoice to be Everetts. They have helped to make the many social good times. There has been a genuine interest in the programs. By their varied nature everyone has been enabled to take part. Since real intellectual advancement is obtained thru action, by “getting into the game”, more good results from this, than from passively being entertained by persons, who are presumed to have great talent. Everetts believe that ability approaching genius does not rest in a few alone but power in a musical, dramatic or literary way is jwssessed by all. Either this always holds true, or the Everetts arc an unusually well selected group, for it was found that no one was so poor in talent that he could not aid the society in a very creditable manner. Great things are planned for 1917-18. But, while next year is looked forward toward with confidence, it is certain that all the years have been kindly disposed to the society named in honor of the statesman, Edward Everett. S 7 Kimncrtt. Osborne, Hibler, Xovak. Bowen. Redfern. Chatelain. 1S17 Dudek. Palmer. Sharrar. Xovak. Osborne. O. Kelley. NVetmore, Bowen. X. Kelley. Brown, Baler. II. Frye. Kuebler, Horlow. Parker. Coin1, Novak. I’ortinii-r. I.ongfellnw. Palmer, Kmmertt. Weatherhogg. A iiiimi ilr, I In r ringt on. pittlnntatliran 9 Z Portenier. Cook, Smith. Kiililmaii, OImiii, Edwards. Snell, liurney, Doane, Monia. Spaulding. I.elir. Amende, Osliorne. Harrington. Robertson. f(? y hri y ar7 Redfern, Sehriefer. Shultz. Novak, Roby. . Norris. Osborne. Norris. Robinson. Hibler, Holmes. Hayes. Regan, Rouse. Swenkcr, True. ptlilomat an £) 7 Greisr. Frink, Merritt. Caldwell. Ilnuptnian. Blair. Bugbee, Williams. Blaek. Ilarlow. Bonner. Cheney. Faulkner. Amende. Pausch. S h ri y a 7 Anderson. Ludwig. French. G. Kelley. Hoff. Nunn. Murphy, Kinton. .Ionex. J. Hnnxinjr, Blessing. Kinton. C. Kelley, L. Parson. Houdersheldl. $Jhtlomatbpan Schneider. Porlenier. Swnnholm. Meissner. Seid. Power. Pasco. Tresenriter. Peters. Owens. Thornton. Kedfern, McCabe, Money, Spaulding. 1917 Long. Itloom. Waybright, Eminertt, Corv, Hern. Frye, Cone, Doaite. Conley. Gabos. Kizer, Horton. It:i1lnrd, Callnn. Ot7 Page. Mack prang. Lane, Scgelke. Oakes. Rogers, Johnson. Lawrence. Dudek. Liston. Schoental, I-ong. Bernay, Palmer, Walker. Oleson. Kuhlman. Kuhlman. Baier, Donahoo, Uvan. Von Shuetx. Hill, lVa « Cowell, Clement . Iiongfellow, Regan. JJtiUnmatljt'an 9 7 HendcnMin, Hoagland. I,. Wild. Monia. Worth, IlcCarrol, � . Wild. I� . Frye. y T(? y ri y a 7 Brown, Copen haver. Prohaska. Koehler. Davis. Dressier. Abbey. Lehr, Lowry. Chappele. Todd. Dorwart. Bell. Schwann. Clifton. Christinson. Koley. ■phtlmitntbpmt Wright. Damme. Warner. Kotas. Snell. Miller, lionk. Wolf. Harris. Withers. Weatherhogtf. Carey. Wilburn, lluffer. i5)J7_ y bri wczrt Cook, Vernon, West, Ollson, Walton, McNeil. Weatlierhogg. Tenant. Wright. Wetmoro. Smith, St. John, Stitt. Mjithews, Parker, Travis, lirenemnn, Watt. Smith, White. •phUnmatbran Krexein, Jockel, Peterson, Allsimin. Hloss, Fosnot. Kiimradt, Arms. Manning. Cliatelain, linlhurt. Heinke, King, Kurtz, Lewis. tDi7 J% ? S ri wa 7 ( ii rtri ;ht. R''wpI. Shnrrnr. Smith, l’oole. AnderMtn, Nwlro. Broyles, Huston. Adee, CnId well, Gi� y. fHiUnmatliemt “Philomatheans”—lovers of learning. So says the dictionary hut those who have the privilege of attending our meetings know that we are also lovers of good times. Our regular meetings have been delightful entertainments and “feasts of reason, while our social gatherings—well, just ask any Philoniathcan about them. This year we celebrate the semi-centennial not only of our state and school but of our literary society, which is one of the oldest and most distinguished organizations of Nebraska. The success of this society throughout the year has been due in great part to the untiring efforts of our advisers, Miss Bowen and Harrington; and in just as great a degree to the efficient service of the officers and the loyalty of the members. The typical Philomathean is neither a “grind” nor a “dig nor a frivolous butterfly, but is one who cares for both intellectual and social interests. S 7 y ri y a 7 COLLEGE LIFE t7 JJbi j9r ? y°6 rt v' ar7 Friday, 8—Fisher Bros, order 100 jars of Malted Milk. Monday, 11—Welcome little Junior, with countenance serene, Tell us where you came from, what makes you look so green. Now get your little lessons and do not tease the girls. Keep your faces clean and don't go chasing squirrels. ! uesday, 12—New students paralyzed by the Cudahy packing-house, belt-line routine of registration. Wednesday, 13—First football practice. Raw recruits show how high school football she is played. Thursday, 14—Juniors carrying miniature libraries occasionally find the right room. First convocation. Many awed at the imposing sight of the seers and philosophers, weighty brows and angelic faces on the rostrum. Friday, 15—Everett and Philo open sessions. Miss Bowen makes panic-stricken flight from the stage. Saturday, 16—'General reception doesn’t come off. Premature appropriation of punch by the boys prevented by Dean Clcland. Sunday, 17—Dorm girls discover meaning of nostalgia. Monday, 18—Annual reception tendered to new students by the Christian organizations. Lots of “pep” and “punch”. Tuesday, 19—Miss Harrington pleases Junior Class in Methods in her attempt to subordinate certain characteristics of a chair. “Now a chair usually seats only one, but in certain cases, it may contain two.” Wednesday, 20—“Why arc there so many cells in the human body, Lcgcr? Why not one big ‘sell’ like most of us”—Gregg in Hygiene Class. Thursday, 21—First class chapels. One dignified senior eager to put a motion before the assemblage, flops his hand wildly in the air. Friday, 22—Harlow, in breathless desperation to Miss Rulon, “Is there an ‘Angel!’ here I could get ?” Saturday, 23—Big Y. M. Feed. Dudck cooks steen eggs for stags. Straightway decides that matrimonial agencies are not so had. Sunday, 24—Loving tribute paid by Christian organizations to “one who never did one mean thing—Harry Pittman.” “He is not dead, he is just away.” Monday, 25—Faculty, students, and citizens pay memorial respects to Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford—that “good teacher who shall live on and on in the lives of her pupils.” Tuesday, 26—The keynote of Dean Cleland’s lecture to girls “Don’t flutter like butterflies—” become common knowledge tQ boys within half an hour. 9 7 y ri y 0 7 Wednesday, 27—Miss Rita Thomas, head of piano department, gives chapel recital. Students demand the second rendition of “To the Rising Sun.” Thursday, 28—Kotas in Botany Class: —The nucleus is the seat of the soul of the cell. Friday, 29—Everybody exuberant. Normal wins first game from Wesleyan, 0-0. Philo annual reception. Saturday, 30—Misses Carey and Davis have a ride in Colonel Major’s “one-hoss shay.” Ask them about the goatee. Sunday, 1—First Stude: Did you see the beautiful sunrise this morning? Second Ditto: No, she sent me home before sunrise. Monday, 2—Y M. and Y. W. make active campaign in separate chapel sessions for increased membership. Tuesday, 3—Nebraska’s Flying squadron visits Normal Hill. Our band furnishes the noise. Wednesday, -1—Professor (iregg appears in chapel with red nose. 550 budget tickets sold to as many innocent students. First issue of the Normalite appears. Dramatic Club members royally entertained by Miss Dunn and committee. Thursday, 5—Senior class election. Richard Meissner of Blair elected president. Football boys leave for Grand Island. Friday, 6—Victory over Grand Island by 9 to 7 score. “Doc” Owens diets on soft eggs and cheese. Saturday, 7—Scwenk and Dudck pick apples. Girls walk to Barney. Miss Osborne feels ancient. Sunday, 8—Annual Go-to-Sunday-School Day. Students “turn out” in laree numbers. Monday, 9—Doctor Beatty, former president of the Normal speaks in chapel. Tuesday, 10—Prof. Hull in Economics: “What is an infant industry. Miss True?” Miss True: “Wln-uh an infant industry is one whose proprietor is not mature. Wednesday, 11—Kelley gets stung in Botany lab. He declares it to be his first experience. Thursday, 12—Coach Johnson in Physiology Class: “Miss Krause, where is your heart located?” Miss Krause: “Why just in front of the breast bone.” Friday, 13—Hon. S. C. Bassett, Hon. G. H. Sheldon, and Hon. T. I. Majois, spoke in chapel. Spirited football rally. Game with Tarkio College 17-0 in favor of Peru i9j7 j9f(? y ri y art Saturday, 14—Miss Fosnot hilariously chases Mrs. Wachtel’s red rooster around the back yard. Sunday, 1 5—Allsman and Schneider go to church. Monday, 16—Dry Federation hold stirring meeting down town. Normal students help. Tuesday, 17—Miss Carpenter to Klmer Wilson and Marie Mallard: “It fakes two in a seat to keep warm these days, does it ?” Wednesday, 18—Mrs. Neal to Jederman: “Do you room at the Club House now, Fred ?” Thursday, 19—First snowfall. Mary Clary, as she picks herself up from a spraw ling fall: “’That makes the second time I’ve fallen to-day. Novak: “Don’t you think I had better take you home tonight, Mary? Friday, 20—Doanc meets defeat. Score 3-0. Mrs. Smith sympathetically to Kemp (Doanc): “And didn’t Doanc even get anything for kicking off? Saturday, 21—Fay Jones and (Icorge Hunt celebrate Doanc game. Senior picnic in the gym. Sunday, 22—Mill Kueblcr is discovered looking in mirror and barking vociferously. Significant ? Monday, 23—6:30 P. M. Novak finds Hunt with heat! outside window. Hunt explains that he is only enjoying the music of Coach Johnson 11. Tuesday, 24—Good biscuits at the Dorm. Girls give fifteen 'rails. Wednesday, 25—Fvcry body has a cold. What tho a radiant beauty she— Her hair a wealth of gold. She has to blow her nose like me Since now she has a cold. Thursday, 26—Hunt: I wish those librarians would keep it quiet in here: a fellow can’t sleep five minutes. Friday, 27—Hunt keeps awake. Football team is given early morning farewell reception at depot. York wins however, 20-0. Saturday, 28—Schwentker having written home for money: “Some people say money can talk, but all mine can say is ‘Good-bye.’ Sunday. 29—H. Amende: “Now don’t ever say anything about my taking you home tonight. ? ? ? ?: “No, 1 won’t. I’m just as ashamed of it as you are. Monday, 30—Prcxy Overholt skips chapel. Tuesday, 31—W. J. Bryan speaks in Peru on Prohibition, Wilson and peace. A Mursts of oratory spread upon the air , Make our Willie Bryan famous everywhere. A Bits of shining silver taken at the gate J) __ Make a fond remembrance of each Chautauqua date. t9i7 ?rt wa 7 Wednesday, I—Bixby of Lincoln State Journal speaks in chapel convocation- First Dramatic Club plays arc given. Miss Huston stars. Thursday, 2—Metropolitan Male Quartet brought music for everyone: “Dignity, poetical fancy, chaste humor, and sheer lyrical and sensuous beauty were present in the various songs. Friday, 3—Miss Rulon calls down Dean Rouse for talking in library. When you’re foolin' in the library ’Nd havin’ lots of fun A laughin’ and a jabberin’ As if you’re deaf and dumb You’d better mind your corners And keep all’ys lookin’ out For Miss Roulon’ll ketch ye Ff ye don’t watch out. Saturday, 4—Madam Marie Ballou-Fiske, woman lecturer, humorist, and chalk talker rendered an interesting, vivid, dignified, artistic, program. Sunday 5—Boarding House Mistress: “And what part of the chicken do you want? Fresh Junior: “Some of the meat please.” Monday, 6—There's a might hungry feel in’ And a sparkle in the eye, When the frost is on the punkin’ And the punkin’s in the pic. And Flection Day draws nearer And the campaign speakers lie. When the frost is on the punkin’ And the punkin’s in the pie. � Tuesday, 7—Students vote for Prohibition and Wilson. Wednesday, S—Quarterly exams. Rock-a-byc, senior, on the tree top If you have studied, the cradle won’t rock. But if you’ve stopped digging, the cradle will fall And down will come senior, diploma and all. Faculty and students leave for Omaha and other points. !_9i7_ s Thursday, 9—Peru rivals Goldsmith's “Deserted Village.” Showers outdoors and in. At Omaha; Barber: “Your hair is turning gray sir.” Proxy: “I’m not sur- prised. Hurry up!” Friday, 10—Bellevue game, 12-0. Jones wears his new socks. Coach: “Vic's getting so tat and slow, we have to give him some bright socks to be able to see him move. Delegates leave for V. M. C. A. convention at Bethany. Frank Leger gets in wrong pew. Saturday, 1 1—“Doc. Owens in Omaha to Smith: “1 went to some swell show to- night Howard.” Smith: “That so? The Kmprcss?” “Doc.”: No, I think it was the Kxit. Anyway, that word was printed in large letters over the door.” Sunday, 12—Jack Allsman explains why he didn’t go home for vacation. Kvcrv body doffs A. B. C.’s. Monday, 13—Students return, bred Jedcrman, who had been riding with a fair student all the way from Omaha, asked timorously as the whistle blew for Peru, “What did you say your name was?” Tuesday, 14—Thermometer “acts up.” Snow melts. Wednesday, 15—Some One: “Last night when Arthur told me ‘good-night,’ he squeezed my hand awfully hard.” S. O.’s friend: “That so? He probably meant that for an engagement wring.” Thursday, 16—New Quarter starts. Professor Hendricks in Physics—Next we shall study work. Here is an entirely new conception to most of you. Friday. 17—Peru wallops Omaha University 48-0. Captain Kidd makes his initial appearance on Peru’s gridiron. She: “I wonder why Mr. Novak doesn’t play, lie looks so handsome and tuf.” Saturday, IS’—Little Steve takes teachers' exam. Sunday, 19—Marie Hibler: “Laura, where’s Nebraska’s insane asylum? Laura Macprang: “At Beatrice. I know because I’ve got a friend living there. Monday, 20—Mrs. Nellie Smith makes eloquent plea for money to send hand boys to Kearney. Tuesday, 21—Mrs. Nellie Smith collects pledges. Wednesday, 22—Zoology class begin to cut-up.” O no, they weren’t obstreperous— merely dissecting a star fiish. Friday. 24—Peru wins from Kearney 20-6. Lee Smith stars. Nellie Kelly goes along. “Red Fmmert knocks “Doc Owens off the sidewalk. Meissner and Miss Sharrar visit county judge. Saturday, 25—Kearney delegation gets home. Monday, 27—Those students and teachers having $1.44 go to Nebraska City to attend the Grand Opera “Aida.” Aida, she was not what she seemed- Tuesday, 28—Howard Smith, editor of Normalitc, returns. Did you notice the “spe-nortv” new hat? Wednesday, 29—Coach Johnson gets “sore. Thursday, 30—Cotner loses to Peru 38-0. The football field was crowded. 1917 y ri y a 7 On the last Thanksgiving day, With students young and full of life And the Alumni, old and gray. Coach Johnson’s sweet blue optics Shone resplendent in the sun. Old Corner's football raiment, Lee Smith’s sensational run Make the game one to remember And recount for years to come. Friday, 1—Several alumni speak in chapel. Dorothy Hill '16 declares a woman can talk any time hut the men have to he warned a day ahead of time. “Will you love in December, Darling, as you did in May? “Yes, of course I will, she answered, “Up till Christmas anyway. Saturday, 2—Hoys carry night shirts under arm—and watch wrestling match in gym. Sunday, 3—Professor Wilson commences to attend Sunday School. There's a rea-. son. Ask Professor Gregg. Monday, 4—Mrs Nellie Smith, having read Darwin’s Descent of Man, tries original experiment by falling down library stairs. Heard to say, “O. if Gregg could only see me now. Tuesday, 5—Laura Culver IS takes onion cure for colds. Mabel Carey IS sleeps under the bed. 0 7 . J n wa 7 Wednesday, 6—Miss Iva Dunn, head of expression department, gives Shakespearean readings—scenes from the Taming of the Shrew. Effervescent gurgles of laughter attest her success. Thursday, 7—Selcmcnt, the English walnut of the psychology class, sees the point. Fay Jones’ first effort in sermons posted in chapel lobby. Friday, 8—Philo minstrel. Harney lodge brethren of “The Western Star Cuhlcd” entertain Woodsiding sistern, colored, in an hour of hilarious song, dances and repartee. Miss Burney faints, Henry Amende being the victim. Saturday, 9—“Dormiers” entertain boys of the school. Sunday, 10—Novak: “Well, are you writing one of your breezy letters home? Schwcntkcr: “Yep. I’m usually financially becalmed and write in the hopes of stirring up a draft.” .Monday, 11—Nellie Kelly assistant in Junior botany dreamily O. K.’s Kotas’s drawing with initials C- S. Men’s Glee Club leave for Berlin. Cash Kennedy, Spacht and Emmcrt paralyze Berlin High School students with their bursts of oratory. Tuesday, 12-—Sixteen degrees below. At Dunbar: Fred Jederman attempts to teach solid geometry. Dudek helps out. Wednesday, 13—Misses Hulburt and Peterson attend botany lecture. At Wilbur: Doctor House embarrassed by Jack Allman’s puerile behavior. Thursday, 14—M iss Huston has confidential chat with Miss Rulon on library steps. At Beatrice: Miller has dinner at 7:00 P. M. Date at 7:15. Does that explain his nervousness. Amende and Wcatherhogg doped. Friday, 15—At Pawnee City. Hunt and Selement leave table before dessert course is served. Philo old English Christmas program. Normal Freshmen beaten by Salem High School 48-8. Saturday, 16—William Kucbler: “1 want to look at presents for a young lady. Mrs. Smith: “Sister or fiancee?’’ William: “Well—er—she hasn’t said which she will be yet. Sunday, 17—Second Union vesper services. Inspiring Christmas messages given bv several students. Monday, 18—V. W. girls sell their entire supply of Christmas calendars. Tuesday, 19—William Kueblcr found reading the House Beautiful in the library and Miss St. John, Good Housekeeping. Significant? Colonel Bain of Kentucky, lectures on the subject: “If I Had My Life to Live Over Again. Wednesday, 20—No school. Steam pipes broken. Home concert of Glee Club— the Pride of Peru. Doctor House 8:10, “Well are we all here?’ Leonard Dudek: “No, there’s a whole bunch of us not here yet. 1 hursday, 21—Prof. Gregg: “Can you tell us why the end of a dog’s nose is always cold?” Miss McCabe: “I don’t know, Mr. Gregg, but I’ve heard that Noah got all but it inside of the Ark and so its been cold ever since.” Friday, 22—Students freeze and leave. Kueblcr says “All roads lead to Nehawka. 23-31—Christmas vacation. iDi7 Don't study when you are tired Or have something else to do; Don't study when you’re happy For that would make you blue; Don’t study in the daytime Don’t study in the night, But study at all other times With all your main and might. Monday, 1—Break! Break! Break! On thy cold grey sands, O sea! But you won’t be nearly so sadly broke As vacation days broke me. Tuesday, 2—Peru bound trains crowded with returning students. In Falls City, a tramp steals H. B. Smith’s new hat. Charity, thy name art Smith! Wednesday, 3—Arthur Bell has a cold. “I’ll blow it out on this rag if it takes all Summer.” Thursday, 4—Paul Kidd elected captain of 1917 football team. “Captain Kidd, make History repeat itself. Friday, 5—Football boys presented with lettered sweaters. Captains 'I ige and Kidd make speeches—both orations of note. Sunday, 7—Craig at supper: “Well, which one of you is going to Epworth League with me tonight?” Veda Smth, eagerly, ‘‘O, I am! I am!” Monday, 8—Red Letter day for practice teachers and model school pupils. New T. J. Major’s Training School occupied-Tuesday, 9—Jederman: “I had two engagements at 7:40 this morning and so I had to cut one of them.” Smith: “How’s that?” Jederman: “Well, school ad conflicted with my sleeping hours, so I cut the school ad.” Wednesday, 10—Alice Smith rents her scat in library for the rest of the semester. Miss Rulon—Agent. Thursday, 11—Peru loses first basketball game to Nebraska City Athletic Club. 21-9. Frank Lcger: “Kidd over there on the side lines is going to be our best man next year.” Miss Gash: “O Frank! This is so sudden.” Friday, 12—Seniors register for second semester. Peru loses to Creighton, 30-17. Saturday, 13—Neal House Boarders have spread in Harlow’s room. 9 7 Safari via ? “Tell me not in mournful numbers, Life is but an empty dream, When you wake from peaceful slumbers, And curse those pickles and ice cream.” Monday, 15—After public school music class. Meissner: “I’m getting a lot out of that class.” Black: “That so?” Meissner: “Yes, I’m out of it most of the time.” Tuesday, 16—Preliminary debates commence. Wednesday, 17—State Volunteer Firemen visit Peru. Col. Majors spoke on “Our Great Commonwealth.” Others also spoke. “Every little girlie had a fireman all her own.” Thursday, 18—Frank Lcger, debating earnestly, “Now the German ships have a speed of twenty-six knots a mile.” Miss Monia, address Mr. Tyler, opponent, “Now, my dear opponent—” Friday, 19—6:30 P. M. Miss Carpenter and Miss Harrington seen to vault over railing of campus fence. Scandalous! Students observe Saturn and Jupiter thru observatory telescope. A few observe other stars also. Saturday, 20—Debates concluded. Men carry off the most honors. Reynolds Sisters render artistic program in French costume. She wore a dress, I laught at it. For brevity’s The soul of wit. Monday, 22—At Sophomore practice game—Referee: “Foul on east side!” Fresh Frcshie: “I don’t sec any feathers-” Neighbor: “ Can’t you sec that is a picked team ?” Tuesday, 23—Kelley and Miss Monia slide down Rouse’s hill. “O them walks!” Little drops of water, Frozen on the walk Bring the naughty adjectives We hear in people’s talk. Wednesday, 24—Vic Jones skips chapel to build bird bungalow. No crows allowed. Kearney defeated 48-14 by Peru tossers. Thursday, 25—Meissner gets excited about the new course in pageantry. Calls up Miss Bowen and asks why he can’t enroll, too. Friday, 26—Philo Men’s Program. “O you giggling Dorm girls! hinal semester exams. p 7 3 J h ri wa 7 “The Lord of hosts be with us yet, Lest we forget, lest we forget.” Saturday, 27—The Lord of hosts was with us not. For we forgot—for we forgot! Senior girls entertain. Mirandv Broome, Sally Sales, and others furnish the program. Participants go home in the company they sec fit. Sunday, 28—Jack Allman takes Mrs. Smith to dinner. Mrs. Smith kodaks- Monday, 29—Seniors win girls’ basketball game. (lirls of all classes give other stunts. Boys serenade Dorm and other places. Tuesday, 30—Prof: “Did you ever realize that a fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer?” Stude: “No wonder so many of us flunked in exams, then!” Wednesday, 31—Art Exhibit opens. Curran’s “Child Among the Lilies” attracts much attention from critics. Dr. Fling, U. of M. lectures on “Art and life.” Thursday, 1—Red Emmcrt at library desk: “Have you House Document No. 6?” M iss Branson: “Is that some of Dr. House’s writings?” 24 degrees below. Some cold, what? Friday, 2—Smith: “Miss Adce has two sisters that look just like her.” Jewell: “That’s nothing. So has her sister.” Saturday, 3—“The Fortune Hunter,” played for third time in Peru. Good scenery! Monday, 5—Capt. Kidd: “75, 66, 60, 78.” Craig: “Are you working on next year’s signals already, Paul?” Kidd: “Simp! They aren’t signals. They are my semester’s grades.” Tuesday, 6—Third Annual Y. M. C. A. banquet. Spicy toasts! Spicy eats! I vler devours his pickle in first course. Wednesday, 7—Beck in chapel waxes humorous in announcing basketball game. YY c win from Cotncr Bull Dogs, 19-15. Allsman (in African Slavery): “Miss I ib-bets, don’t you think woman suffrage a bad thing for the country? Women are so easily influenced.” Miss Tibbets: “What success did you ever have in influencing them?” y ri wan Thursday, 8—Coyotes win from Peru, 19-8. Juniors vote to discontinue the annual, custom of the Junior-Senior Ranquet. jUWlolWEto oR f3ANq t 6T MY I ft T£A C€ OCD FBOft '1 T ¥ tfffiVt Otff n pf lOttflTVH h’ dt’ -----ty— Friday, 9—Revenge is sweet. Peru wins second game from Wesleyan with 23-19 score. Some game! Rest losers we’ve defeated. Saturday, 10—Literary societies elect officers. Philo—Novak. Everett—Laukempcr. Monday, 12—Mrs. Nellie Smith goes on Rotany trip taking notes by proxy for one of “her boys,” (Lee) who has a sprained ankle. Tuesday, 13—Nellie Kelley makes formal afternoon call on Miss Rulon. Special invitation. Wednesday, 14—Valentines exchanged. Harlow, sentimentally, “I wish I were the tiny cup From which you take your tea, For every time you took a sup You’d give a kiss to me.” Girl’s Glee Club concert. Sandy embarrassed. Thrusday, 15—Cold snap. Norris: “I wonder if the furnace has gone out?” Kidd: “It didn’t come by here anyway.” Peru wins from Grand Island. Friday, 16—Owens: “Do you know, I can tell how much water runs daily over the Niagara Falls to a quart?” Carter: “Aw, how much?” Owens: “Two pints!” Auburn H. S. wins from Peru Reserves 24-11. Peru wins easily from Doane. Saturday, 17—March arrives prematurely. Mr. and Mrs. Smith (?) with bridal party are photographed at Newman’s. Prof. Wilson furnishes the shoes. Monday, 19—Gregg’s troupe of parliamentary actors perform in chapel. Doc. Owens orates. Tuesday, 20—Mrs. Calvin of Washington, D. C., gives instructive lecture before Science Club on the subject “Home Economics.” One member of the faculty fears she has made the wrong choice of profession. Wednesday, 21—Second act of Gregg’s Circus. Doc. again speaks. Open house at Trainer’s Building. 1917 S-bri v an Thursday, 22—George’s birthday. Mrs. Smith: “1 think we ought to have more football around this institution to keep the boys from becoming too effeminate.” Tyler: 1 think we ought to have more kensingtons to keep the girls from getting so mannish.” Friday, 23—Hilarious Mid-Winter Carnival in Gym. Miss Hurley as Aunt Samantha from Podunk creates sensation. Saturday, 24—In Marathon, gladiatorial, pugilistic spectacle, Seniors win from Juniors. Score, 36-18. Haskctball team returns from conference trip. Tuesday, 27—Nellie Kelley caught looking wistfully in library door. Wednesday, 28—Jcderman to Nelson, U. of N.: “I’m sorry the weather is so bad. I wanted to sec what a beautiful place this really is.” Nelson: “O never mind. I didn’t come down to sec beauty. I came down to sec you.” 1. Now the happy March has come How the merry bugs do hum; And the robin in the tree Softly sings her song to me. 2. Brr! Today the song of spring has closed While the poet wipes his nose. Overheard in library lobby. A young man with an open text book was talking to Miss Burney. “Say, do you know what makes the Tower of Pisa lean?” She sadly replied, “I don’t know—if I did I would take it myself.” 3. Annual Dramatic Club play. Hazel Frye rivals Ethel Barrymore as the “Cousin Kate”. 4. Our new president. 5. The March winds do blow. Baseball squad convene for first practice. 6. Kelley, in library: You haven’t talked to me a whole period, have you?” .Miss Bridges: “Well I should hope I hadn’t wasted so much time!” 7. Glazed walks again. Benedict, after collision with walk: “Gee! these arc peculiar walks. They have the habit of jumping up and hitting one in the back of the neck.” 8. On geology( ?) trip, Charles Palmer and Miss Mackprang unearth a button from the armor of a moundbuildcr. 9. Typical Nebraska girls voted on in chapel. Rusty Blankenship gets boy’s votes. 10. Training teachers entertain the seniors right royally. Vic Jones auctioned off for one happy home. 11. Jack Allsman finds a powder rag in library. 12. Nellie Kelly resumes library work. 13. Novak in dramatic club play, pleadingly: “My dear Sir Clara” 14. Students leave on Special for Nebraska City to sec Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Meissner inquires about the drama “Tomorrow.” 15. “Doc” Owens departs for home. The Juniors do not give class yell. Everyone sleepy. 19. Leo Jewell observed to smite ( ?) a fair lady on right cheek near Normal Fountain. Prof. Wilson advises turning other cheek also. 20. Faculty Play, “The Fotygraft Album”, Miss Mutz caught squalling and— horrors! Miss Rulon flirting. 21. Dr. House, stepping out of class room and addressing group of chattering girls in chapel lobby: “Girls, 1 have just three minutes more to read to these people.” 22. Post Graduates have grand feed in Domestic Science parlors. Verne and Cecilia host and hostess. 23. Prof. Hoyt declares he wouldn’t vote for Senator Norris for road supervisor. 24. Pearl Regan: “Gee! My arm has grown long since I came to Peru.” Now, Miss Regan! 25. .Mrs. Smith cooks dinner for Professor Gregg. 26. Elsie YVilbern moralizes to kindergartners about two people sitting on the same chair. Practicing preacher? 27. Hunt: “Say, Wirth, you ought to be good in geometry. Your head is both plain and solid.” 1D17 28. Students leave for spring vacation. “I wanta go hack. 1 wanta go hack to the farm”. Peruvian staff and debating teams as usual remain in Peru. 2. Students return for last long grind. Dudck and Norris order two sweethearts in Nebraska City. 3. Quarterly grades announced. Because of the war, they say, all things are soaring like larks But, tho everything else go up, it has no effect on my marks. 4. John (i. Wooly, former prohibition candidate for president, gives interesting address. “I wonder if it is he of Junior English fame,” queried Duerisch. '. Midnight Concert given bv Neal House Es .cma Quartet (N. B. i. e. breaks out intermittently) Personnel: Arthur Bell: First Awful William Kuebler: First Terrible. Earle Melvin: Second horrible John Miller: Second Unbearable. 6. Faculty and students attend S. E. Nebraska Teachers’ Association. Prof. Hoyt carries his demijohn. Says at first vaguely, “for an experiment”. Questioning glances. “Well you know there is a special sale on to-day.” Railroad officials retain him as a German spy. Verily the way of a patriotic chemist is hard. 7. “Burns of the Mountains lectures in chapel—a man with a big heart. 8. White and Long have a date. For further information inquire of Harlow Matrimonial Agency. 9. Caldwell: “Pardon me, 1 didn’t mean to step on your feet. Russell: “O that’s all right. I often walk on them myself. 10. At the Dorm. Hc( ?) : “Listen, (censored), wouldn’t you like to hear me sing. ‘All Thru the Lovely Night’? She ( ?) : “Sorry but the Dean says all callers must leave at 9. 11. M iss Damme attends movies. The silence was oppressive ami eloquent as well as golden. :2. Seniors give annual open session of class chapel. Willie Kuebler makes bis debut in Grand Opera. 13. Big time in chapel. Prof. Wilson tells the only new joke. Peruvians sold. 14. High School party in their new gymnasium. Punch was conspicuous for its absence. i3i7 16. Miss Huston decides to do her studying elsewhere than in the library. 'It’s so noisy in there doncherno?” 17. Leonard Dudek takes short course in landscape gardening under Miss Mut .. IS. Members of faculty explain the Historical Pageant of Peru. 19. Kelley uses ART as central motif for drill drawing design. Miss Brown: “Are those your initials, Mr. Kelley?” Kelley: “ART? Why that’s my middle name.” 20. Miss Bowen to Prof. Gregg who is working on fatigue machine: Well what are you inventing this time, Mr. Gregg?” Gregg: “A fatigue machine.” Miss Bowen: “That’s the last thing, it seems to me anyone around this insti- tution needs.” 2d. Peru debates Midland College, Atchinson, Kansas in chapel. Some ginger! 24. Miss Page in exam: “Oil is a substance which doesn’t come in contact with anything. 25. Peru affirmative debates the question “Resolved M. I), should be abandoned b the l.T. S.” at Crete. The Peru negative debates same question here. 20. April dies. Sftttnr’s Note I’pon submitting the Humor Section of the Peruvian, we think some explanation and apologies are due, especially if you are so unfortunate as to be a fusscr, without a girl or a professor with an idiosyncrasy. Be not surprised at what you read. Do not become angry at what you sec, we beg of you. If you are not altogether a rational being we are pleased, but not responsible. We have simply tried to portray by actualities and plagiarisms the less sombre side of Peru life. If in perusing your Peruvian you have refrained from turning to this section—a wise tho unnatural action—you have seen Peru life self-conscious as a fresh Junior before Prexy or a Mr. Vcrnonite before her mirror. I his portion attempts to portray it as seen thru of the window of a smile. Again we plead your leniency and good nature to forgive us any transgression we have committed, for verily “we know not what we do. Above all, don’t look too wise or scoff too disdainfully at the attempted humor, old and new. In this contrite spirit, then, we submit this section of Our Annual, realizing all too keenly its imperfections. tpi7 J f(? y hri y an CHEERY CHAFF The train was nearing Peru. Leger attempted to awake John Black, slumbering and snoring peacefully. “Hey, John! Wake up. We’re near Peru now.” John: “Aw, get over!” Smith: 1 surely enjoy my Browning course. Doctor House brings home to you that which you never saw before.” Kuebler: “Huh. I’ve got a laundrvman as good as that.” Hull: “What’s the hardest tax to raise? Kuhlman: “Carpet tacks. Miss Kdwads had placed two lines on the board in Calculus class. Howie: Now which one of those is the second line? Edwards: “Why, the first one here. Wirth: “1 had the craziest dream last night. Hunt: That so? What was it? Wirth: “1 dreamed I was a centipede and had a corn on every toe. Red Kmmert (in Omaha): “I)o you serve oysters in here? 'Pony: “Yes, sit right down. We serve everybody.” Schneider: “I read in the paper the other day that a scientist found a mosquito weeping.” Craig: That’s nothing. Haven’t you ever seen a moth hall? One hundred years ago When wilderness was king; With powder in his gun, the man Went out and got a deer. But now the thing has changed And on another plan. With powder on her checks The dear goes out and gets a man. Fern Huston: “Where did you say you were principal last year, Mr. Kelley? Kelly: “Why, out at Cotesficld.” Miss H. (misunderstanding) : “O, out in the oatsfiehl. No wonder you arc such a natural botanist. S ri WG77 i9 7 y risw 7ff iD i7 Indignant Prof.: “Stop this quibbling, sir! Who was King Henry 7111 ? Answer yes or no!”—Ex. Paul Kidd, at dinner, passing plate of boiled tongue around and back of Miss Ellis: “You don’t get any of this. If you should get any more tongue, the rest of us couldn’t get a word in edgewise.” He kissed her on the check. It seemed a harmless frolic. Now lie’s been sick more than a week. They call it “Painter’s Colic.” Sixta: “You interest me strangely—as no other man ever has before.” Meissner: “You sprung that on me last night!” Sixta: “O, was it you ? Said Professor Hoyt to a waitress bold, “See here, young woman, my cocoa’s cold.” She scornfully answered, “I can’t help that. If the blamed thing’s chilly, put on your hat!” Two couples in the hallway of the dorm. “What shall we do?” asked one. “We might have a dance,” suggested another. “It would he a tight squeeze,” quoth a third. “That’d be fine,” rejoined Henry Amende, the fourth of the group. The lad was sent to the Normal; And now Dad cries, “Alack! I’ve spent six hundred dollars And got a quarter back!” Jack Allsman had won a prize at the Dorm Christmas party. “Do open your package right away, Mr. Allsman. We want to see what you got.” Allsman: “Maybe I got stung!” Miss Cleland, suavely: “No one ever gets stung here!” “Non paratus,” dixit Miller, Cum a sad and doleful look, “Omne rectc,” Clark respondit Et “Nihil,” scripsit in her book. jDSL %£p y0 ?rin' 7 7 mL Jjre S ri wat? HKARI) IN THK CLASS ROOM (ircgg: “Wheeldon, will you favor us with a few remarks on this subject?” Hendricks: What is the unit of power?” Weatherhogg: “What ?” Hendricks: “That’s correct.” In Economy while discussing various forms of specie. Hull: “Did you ever sec a thrce-cent piece?” Lee Smith: “No, but I have a twenty-five cent bill.” Irene Wachtcl: I wouldn’t brag about it—I’d pay it.” Professor Hoyt, enthusiastically: There arc some spectacles dearly beloved, that one never can forget— Miss Brick: I wish you’d tell me where I can get a pair. I’m always forgetting mine.” Miss Tibbcts (?) was telling the class in English History of the Elizabethan Era. She turned to Jedcrman ( ?) and asked: “How old was Elizabeth.” “Eighteen on her last birthday,” came the dreamy reply. During child study recitation Prof, (iregg remarked. You all agree, do you not, that a child learns to walk before he is able to talk ?” Mrs. Smith: No, sir! I talked three months before I could walk.” Prof, (iregg: “Well, we knew that you must have had an early start.” “Won’t you come into the parlor? Shout the girls as we go by. But the bachelors answer calmly, No. we’ve other fish to fry.” First Dormier: What is that noise? The plumbing must be out of order.” Second Dormier: “No that’s just Alice eating soup!” IN OUR DORMITORY Miss Stitt to Miss St. John: It’s true, alright, that two’s a company, three’s a crowd.” Miss St. John: I’d like to know the third party in my case.” Miss Stitt: Why, Cupid, of course.” Marie (?) supple and slender, and Maggie, bulky and benign, had just returned from a shopping expedition to Nebraska City, during which each had been trying to buy a ready-made suit. A friend: “Well, how did you get along. Marie?” Marie, s and s: “I got along alright but Maggie is so fat that about all she can get ready made is an umbrella!” tS)t7 ITgi I N Harlow: “Uh huh! You had bananas tor supper this evening didn’t you?” Miss Conley: “Yes—but how do you know?” Harlow: “Because you have some skin on your face yet.” (Miss C. made several unsuccessful attempts to wipe it off—but it's still there.) Have noticed Now, listen— That is to say— Dearly beloved— Forget it— Hush people— This great Commonwealth of ours Burn into it? A SAI)E TALK Scene: Rouse's Hill. Kelley ct Miss Monie Ambulant together Down from the Normal Yocant dc the weather. Very ice est the via Pedes slide from under, Kelley non upholds here Triste, tristc blunder! Cadunt on the ground See a lot of Stella, Adulescens hastens To aid of the puclla. “Rustice!” exclamat “Rclique me alone! Xumquam dici mihi 'Fill you for this atone!” Non diutius do they Ambulant together Raro speak as they pass by Non etiam de the weather. Why is Mr. T rue like a basketball game? Five on a side.—Normalite. !9t7 y brt wa 7 S 7 J k ruv a 7 7 warn y° ?ri y a 7 REVISED PROVERBS A hair in the head is worth two in the comb.—M. C. E. Go to the aunt, thou sluggard: cat of her pastry and he wise.—J. A. Motor and the girls motor with you, walk and you walk alone.—H. C. E. Fools rush in where angels fear to wed.—W. K. Grave matters should be talked over in the cemetery.—E. M. Women dream of being pursued by hordes of handsome men and spend their days try to ensnare one homely one.—N. S. He who intends to get up with the sun, should not sit up late with the daughter.- W. N. I). When some people finally get a thing thru their heads, they have the whole thing in a nut shell.—N. B. The fellow who serenades a fair student with a mandolin these days is wasting time. They all have a better ear for an auto horn.—C. E. NOT IN OUR DORMITORY He: “How many eggs did you cat for breakfast? She: “Ft tu, Brute. The heights by Talbot reached and kept Were not attained by sudden flight. But he, while his companions slept, Was toiling upward in the night. Count that day lost whose low descending sun Views thee leave the library without one calling down. 0 7 Safari wa 7 ipi7 y ri v a 7 T(? S hr sy a 7 BY THEIR WORKS YE SHALL KNOW THEM R. D. Overholt By his umbrella. P. Thomas By his socks. H. Amende By his complexion. V. Chatclain By his voice. Y. Burkett By her fondness for Practice Teaching. L. Marshal By his style of hair dressing. C. Spacht By X cl 1 ic. M. 11 arris By her smile. (). ()wcns By his popularity. H. Swentker By his self-assertion. T. Majors By his “(ireat Commonwealth.” She is my critic and everywhere I go I think of her Because she calls me up a time or so You may infer. She deters and confers from dawn till dark Lest 1 forget and go upon a lark. Home or abroad 1 have to toe the mark Because of her. There arc meters of accent And meters of tone But the best of all meters Is to meter alone and There are letters of accent And letters of tone But the best of all letters Is to (Aw! figure it out yourself.)—Ex. Prof. Brown, during discussion of interclass football: “Would not a handicap aid in overcoming this difficulty?” Vic Jones: “A handicap is all right in pool but—” Prof. Johnson: “Now where does the process of digestion begin? Fresh Student: “On page 80.” First Freshman: “The landlady asked me if I liked codfish balls. Second Freshman: “What’d you say?” First: “ Fold her I’d never attended any.”—Wesleyan. 19J7 Jjff? Safari wan 5 7 J hri wa 7 1917 1 Corbtal Ilnbitation is extended to the officers, members of the faculty and their families, and to the student body of the Peru State Normal to avail themselves of the privileges of our Club when visiting Lincoln, or if time permits, when passing through the City. lUitcoln Commercial Club LINCOLN, NEBRASKA O M A H A- City wishes the Peru State Normal, its institution, continued prosperity and influence in the educational world. To its faculty, Omaha offers the cooperation which it hopes will result in great effectiveness in upbuilding the state and its citizenship. To its students, the future business force in Nebraska, Omaha extends the hand of fellowship with a sincere desire for lives of usefulness in their chosen profession. 7 Johnson had a little cat They say it sang like Caruso. Hut Louis hit it with a rock And now it doesn’t do so. Student: ‘‘Hurry up, Curry. Here you’ve kept me waiting for fifteen minutes looking like a fool.” Curry: “Sorry to have kept you waiting. Hut you arc responsible for the last part.” She: “Why are all the other girls so crazy about those battered-up football players. He: “I suppose it is because of the innate feminine love of remnants.” PROOF OF DARWINISM Freshman: “Huh?” Sophomore: “What ?” Junior: “I didn’t understand the question.” Senior: “I did not comprehend the nature of the interrogation.” Professor Wilson: “Name the minor poets as I gave them to you last week.” Pewee: “They wern’t all miners, were they?” THE LAST CREDIT Seated one day in the class room My fountain pen in hand, I came across some questions That I did not understand. In vain I had crammed my numb skull To suit that special occasion, In vain thru the depths of knowledge I had made an extensive invasion. And I heard a voice thru the silence Like the sound of a grand farewell, ’Twas the credit fast slipping from me And to me, ’twas a funeral bell. O credit, thou’rt dust forever. In Heaven I may sec thee again But now you were so near me That parting is like a sad Amen. £) 7 y9f(? y rt v an govfe iBusiness College Our perfect system of securing positions for our graduates is a great factor in the success of York Business College. Business men and bankers favor our school because our students are thorough and competent and because York is recognized as having ideal influences for young men and women. One to these facts our employment bureau is able to place every graduate in a good paying position. Write to-day for our complete catalog. YORK BUSINESS COLLEGE York, Nebraska YORK PUBLIC SCHOOLS W. W. Stoner. Supt. York, Nebraska, June I, 1916. To Whom This .May Be of Interest ami I alue: York Business College is well thought of because of the high standards it upholds and the efficient service it is rendering to society. The head of this institution, M. O. McLaughlin, is a man highly respected by all who know him. Because of his high moral character his school is conducted by teachers who believe that, above all. character is the supreme end in education. Being personally acquainted with the work of the school 1 am pleased to say that good work is being done and that it deserves the consideration of those who are looking for such training as this school is giving. Respectfully, W. W. Stoner. i£)i7 iDt7 mi S ri wa 7 NEBRASKA CITY Extends you a hearty welcome OUR WATCHWORD Co-operation J etaska Cttp JtetnetfS jHen’s 2 octatton ®be |3mt is tate pattfe OF PERU, NEBRASKA Strength, Courtesy, Stability Security and Efficiency have made it what it is A GOOD BANK — IN=A GOOD TOWN Oi7 7?ri wcri7 O YES! Quick, eyes to your book! Not a word! Not a smile! Miss Rulon’s a comin,' Just glance down the aisle. Yes, she is coming To put down the riot. Hut she’ll never find The offenders—they’re quiet. Innocent eyes arc turned on her. The librarian only smiles She seems to enjoy This patrolling the aisles. () Yes! STALE NEWS Did you hear about the big explosion? The wind blew up the Dorm alley. Great excitement. Chief Sharrar catches Dean Rouse in the act of hooking a screen door. Fay Jones killed a little time. Kuhlman hung a picture. Mabel Carey shot the Philo chutes. President Hayes choked off a speaker. Margaret Tel ye a ran over a new song. Fern Huston smothered a laugh. Swentkcr broke a heart. A Junior murdered the English language. Doe. Owens, bewildered, attempting to register for the second semester: “Is there going to be a school—school—uh—school ministration class this semester?” Register Overholt: “This is no ministerial seminary. We don’t offer any theology courses.” Dean Rouse: “How do you dew-dropsy?” Prof. Delzcll: “Why good morning. How are Uneeda biscuit?” Todd: “Can you write shorthand, Mabel? Carey: “Yes, only it takes longer.” She: “Lucille told me that you told her that secret I told you not to tell her. She 2: “The mean thing! I told her not to tell you. She I : Well, I told her 1 wouldn’t tell you she told me, so don’t you tell her I did!” 1917 WHEN IN LINCOLN EAT Wbt ©Utcf) WINDSOR HOTKI. 230 N. 11 th St. One Block South of State University Lincoln ©ental College offers a four years’ course looking to the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. All of the scientific branches are taken at the I niversity of Nebraska. The strictly dental branches are carried at the college near the University campus. The entrance requirements are thirty high school credits. Did you ever consider dentistry as a vocation? It might pay you to investigate the matter, as the remuneration is good and the work has rapidly grown to be one of applied sciences. For further information address the Lincoln Dental College LINCOLN, NEBR. 17 j9s ? 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We Make a Specialty of Hantern Mibeg Plain or Colored, For Schools and Colleges Also ENLARGEMENTS For the Class Room CORNELL PHOTO SUPPLY CO., 248 No. 11th, Lincoln, Nebr. Write Us When in Need of a Lantern or Projector of Any Kind Special Rates Always to Peru Students and Faculty p ®t)e itejm S'tuino 16th and Howard Sts., Omaha, Nf.br. t917 re y° ?ri y art Lives there a man with soul so dead Who ne’er to himself hath said When he stubbed his toe against the bed— ! —! •♦•_!_! ! (censored). THE SECRET OF SUCCESS What is the secret of success?” asked the Sphinx. “Push,” said the Button. “Never to be lead,” said the Pencil. “Take pains,” said the Window. Always keep cool,” said the Ice. “Be up-to-date,” said the Calendar. “Never lose your head,” said the Nail. “Make light of everything,” said the Fire. “Keep your eyes open,” said the Needle. Do a driving business,” said the Hammer. “Be sharp in your dealing,” said the Knife. “Find a good thing and stick to it,” said the Glue. “Do the work you are suited for,” said the Chimney.—Ex. “Aw, he’s so honest he wouldn’t steal a pin.” “I never thought much of the pin test,” said Mrs. Smith. “'Fry him with an umbrella.” MEANEST PEOPLE Those five men who asked a Mt. Vernon girl for a date when they knew she already had one. 1 hat professor who insists on assigning four hours of outside reading on every budget event date. “So you’re son, Carrol, goes to college, eh; Burning the midnight oil, I suppose?” “Well, er—yes! but I’ve an idea—er— that it’s gasoline.” SIMPLIFIED SPELLING. “If an S and an. I and an () and a U With an X at the end spell Su, And an E and a Y and an E spell I Pray what is a speller to do? Then if, also, an S and an I and a (I And an II. E. I), spell cidc, There is nothing much left for a speller to do, But to go and commit siouxeyesighed.—Ex. i9 U UYp y°ere wa 7 YOU Will Remember Us If you ever give us an opportunity to serve you as it is our business to satisfy our customers. We shall appreciate your inquiries at any time. COAL and LUMBER Wholesale and Retail tHHbttfbreast Coal Sc Humber Co. 107 No. 11th St.. Lincoln-, Xbbr. SUNDERLAND MACHINERY SUPPLY CO. Machinist’s Garage c .. Contractor’s Supplies Engineer’s “ The Supply People OMAHA - - - NKHK. Consult Us A bout Your Option I Troubles Our Optical Department is equipped tip to the minute with the latest scientific instruments for measuring your vision, backed up by twenty years’ experience. You’ll Kind Our Service Up to the Minute—Prices Moderate ERNSTENK Jeweler Registered Optometrist Sign of the Rig Clock Nebraska City Nebraska Cabin’s €bucattonal exchange (INC.) Manhattan Ruilding I ES MOINES, IOWA I las had twenty-four years of success in placing teachers. We cover all the JVester n States. Write for our plans. S k ri v ar7 () 7 y ri wa 7 KAUTZ Cljc -pijotograpljer Makes Artistic Pictures NEBRASKA CITY, NEBK. MEAT MARKET Fresh and Cured Meats $icntc Specialties Rest Prices for Poultry JOE KOLAR Phone 115 STUDENT’S TAILORING The Latest in Clothes Craft At Reasonable Prices Cleaning, pressing Repairing JOSEPH KREPELA Merchant Tailor RAILSBACK’S GARAGE For first class guaranteed service in Livery, Repairing, and Welding by the Oxygen Process give us a call. Ford, Dodge, and Buick service station. Always a full line of Accessories, Oils and Supplies. THOS. J. RAILS BACK House Phone No. 114 Office, No. 12 printing... Visiting Cards Engraved Cards Get your Society Programs work (lout- Commencement Programs at the f Jjomter Zz , THE jfape llafeerp PHONE 170 4’be Best of Bakery (foods GIVE US YOUR ORDERS We will Try to Please You J f(? S bri Y a 7 LIMERICK BOUQUET There's Musical Carpenter who greatly Tears round in an auto now lately. She acts like a “lord” Tho it’s only a “Ford” As large as a tub and as stately. There is in Peru a Miss White Who forsooth is an attractive sight. 1 think it was she Said one evening to me, “Ten-thirty!—I’m sorry—( oodnight!” A jolly young chemistry tuff While mixing a jar full of stuff Dropt a match in the vial And after a while They found his front tooth and one cuff.—Ex. There is a fair maiden named Huston She always forever a boostin’ She has lots of style And a sweet winsome smile Has our jolly humorist. Huston. We’ve a light-haired girl named Mary Clary In her singing slu-’s as light as a fairy Yes her music she knows As her playing sure shows When she bangs for us Old Tipperary. Our Miss Rulon is very demure Of her answers we hardly are sure For her voice is so low To hear her. you know. Requires close attention, we’re sure. There lives a tall senior named Russel; He’s always in a great big hustle While his deep bass notes roll. They sink to your soul With power that inflates every muscle. iDi7 f Those who desire and appreciate promptness, courtesy, and up-to-date service go to the West Side Shop. KINGSOLVER COWELL Peru’s Restaurant anb Confeftionerjt) Meals—Short Orders Fine Candies A Place for Ladies H. C. BATES, Prop. TH E IT’S RIGHT PLACE YOUR STORE FOR It’s the Place to Buy . Groceries Shoes Suit Cases T runks Ice Cream Confectionery, Fruits School Supplies Groceries, Meats Bread and Cookies Your Patronage A ppredated W. W. MAR I) IS l he Avenue Store H. U. LANDOLT Phone 73 Peru. Nebr. BART L. SHELL HORN M. D. Physician and Surgeon Graduate Central Medical College 1895 Graduate Rush College 1900 Perl, Nebraska N. S. HARAJIAN, A. B., D. D. S. Graduate Chicago College of Dental Surgery DENTIST Office Over Faye Bakery Peru, Nebraska Doc Owen’s smile is amazin’. Its always and ever ablazin’. Hut especially bright Does he smile at the sight Of some teacher’s temper a raisin'. FOUND IN A SOFT SOPH’S NOTE KOOK.—BY A READER. 1. I stole a kiss the other night My conscience hurts alack. I think I’ll go again tonight And put the blamed thing back! 2. She frowned on him and called him Mr. Because in fun lie merrily Kr. And in spite the following night That awful Mr. Kr. Sr. He called her lily, violet, rose. And all the flowers of spring. She said, “I can’t be all of those. You lilac everything.” 4. Love is the insane part of man desiring to be the meal ticket of a woman. She said, “Good-night, she said it o'er. As maids are wont to do. She said it twenty times or more And still she wasn’t thru. Tis strange how different people are Her father big and gruff Remarked it once. Twas heard afar. And once was quite emit. He went. We believe in the Junior Banquet: 1. Because we want to wear our dress suits once more.—Boys’ Glee Cluh '17. 2. Because our new gowns are already ordered.—Girls ’17 and IS. 2. Because it varies the monotony.—Vic Jones. 4. Because I could give a toast.—Bryan Fmmcrr. Because we could skip classes.—Class ’18. 6. Because we want the picture for the Peruvian.—The Staff ’17. 7. Because I can use my manners on one night.—Art Schneider. Sandberg: “What shall we do. Professor Gregg, if we flunk in this required psychology ?” Gregg: “G, perhaps you can go to some institution where they don’t require such a stiff subject.” Sandy: “Where would that be—the feeble-minded institute? IDJ7 Jjtp J°6 rt v ar7 STUDENTS’ TONSORIAL PARLOR First Class Work Courteous Treatment to All ‘‘You're Next A. W. CHASE. Prop. THE BURGESS MARK ET Fresh and Cured Meats Vegetables in Season Complete Line of Canned and Pickle Goods Cash Paid for Hides. Poultry, and Produce W. C. BURGESS Prop. Expert Shoe Repairing 1 he Latest in Shoe Laces, Polishes, and All Shoe Supplies Always on Hand ELMER RINGER Peru, Nebraska Wc appreciate the liberal patronage the students have given this store and hope to merit a continuance of the same by careful and courteous service. W e have a complete line of School Supplies, also carry the following: Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Fountain Pens, Anseo Cameras, Films, Stationery, Hooks, Toilet Articles. Fine Chocolates, Magazines, Vic-trolas, Athletic Goods, and many ether articles usually kept for sale in a first class drug store. BARNES PHARMACY Public Confidence Watches Rings Brooches Bracelets Lockets G. E. ELLIS We carry a complete line of Phiio, and Everett, and Dramatic Club Pins and Rings, State Normal Rings and Fobs. See out line before buying. We are at your service ELLIS. Leading Jeweler and Optoniet' ist Pair Dealing Souvenir Spoons Fountain Pens Chit Glass Silverware China ware Correct Goods PERU. NEBRASKA Reasonable Prices 13J7 2 S rtsi a 7 In. nn u j y ?r£ y an The Cash Store Gives you a cordial wel-come to make its place of business your resting and trading place while you are in Peru. Yours for prompt and courteous treatment. M. E. GOOD Peru, Nebr. Phone 225 CAREY’S AUTO CO. For New and Second-Hand Cars Ford, Oakland, Studebakcr I p-to-datc Repair Shop Expert Mechanic ’Nuff Said A. H. HENDRICKSEN Mechanic E. V. CAREY Manager J Between friends, the gift that conveys the most of persona! thoughtfulness —your photograph MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TODAY Look for “YYb o litr” Portraits |3enb b’©retUe tubto E. J. NEWMAN Phone 56 PERU, NEBRASKA 17 IN THK MILLENIUM Chapel will not he compulsory. Peru will get a Hoys’ Dorm. There will he a cement walk criss cross The Dorm girls can stay out until 12. Marshall will comb his hair. of the campus. .AUsman will come to chapel. Mrs. Smith won’t talk about stenographers and instincts, Verne Curry will become bashful. Professor Gregg will dismiss classes On rime. Alice Smith will cease chewing gum. Steve will grow big. Psychology students will voluntarily consult Webster, WHO KNOWS? Nobody knows where the money goes. Nobody knows, nobody knows. Frills and frocks, Silks and smocks, A bit of feather, A new dab of leather. A ravishing hat, A sporty cravat, Some powder, some cream, A gown that’s a dream. Hut nobody knows where the money goes Nobody knows that it goes for clothes. Nobody knows, oh nobody knows Hut father. WEBSTER UP-TO-DATE. Hluff—To cover a deficit of brains by an issue of brass. Celebrate—To cut classes and lounge on the campus. Cut—A cruel attempt to deprive the class of the pleasure of one’s company and the benefit of his recitation. English—Our mother tongue. Father seldom uses it. Faculty—An organization to furnish new jokes to students. Flunk—A process by which one becomes a Special. .Period—Fifty minutes of torture. Pony—Heast of burden used by students who are weak in the head. Quiz—A means by which students recall how little they know. Recitation—A game of bluff. Study—An obsolete term. 13 7 CALL AT THE WHITE STORE” FOR Good Thin to See Eat and FLUNK! Flunk! Flunk! Flunk! In that last exam, () Gee! And I would that I could use the by-words To express my thoughts unto thee. Ah, well tor the master minds. Ah, well for the Hooker T’s. Ah, well for the scholarly grinds Ah, well for the Socrates. Hut those questions made me dizzy And pierced my brain like shot Hut oh, for the thot of a credit that’s earned Or the sight of a grade that is not. Flunk! Flunk! Flunk! At the end of my string. () me! For the pleasant thots of a passing grade Is ever denied to me. The N. S. N. S. Jewelry Store Send your Order, you will Save Money on Everything Watches Clocks Fobs Lockets Rings Pins Souvenirs Spoons and other Novelties Watches, Clocks, Jewelry Carefully Repaired Fountain Pens, Combs and Umbrellas Made New Spectacles of Any Kind Repaired The Only Place to Obtain the Normal Seal Pin.- Many made, but none so good School Supplies Post Cards Views China and Glassware Silverware Y.W.C.A. in J. C. CHATELAIN Watchmaker and Jeweler Peru, Nebraska t$t7 S ruwarr DIPPIRIMES EVERY Jl MOR SHOULD KNOW “Where are you going my pretty maid ?” “To see Dean Clcland, sir,” she said. “May I go with you, pretty, maid?” “No, you’re why I’m due there now!” she said. Little words of wisdom Little words of bluff Make the Profs all tell us “Sit down, that’s enuf.” Lives of some folks oft remind us As the page of life is turned, That we often leave behind us “Date notes” which we should have burned. I sit alone in the twilight Forsaken by girls and man And murmur over and over “I’ll never eat onions again. Of all the words of tongue or pen That ever came to college men The best arc these—I know, by heck; “Enclosed, dear son, you’ll find a check. Student at Normal School in want of $25.00, wrote to his uncle as follows: Dear Uncle:— If you could sec how I blush for shame while I’m writing, you would pity me. Do you know why? Because 1 have to ask you for a few dollars and do not know how to express myself. It is impossible for me to tell you. I prefer to die. I send you this by messenger who will wait for an answer. Believe me, dearest uncle, Your most obedient and affectionate nephew. P. S.—Overcome with shame for what I have written, I have been running after the messenger in order to take the letter from him, but 1 cannot catch him. 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