SUNY at Fredonia - Fredonian Yearbook (Fredonia, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 89 of the 1918 volume:

. ' I 1 N . . 1 4 L w 1 - I I 1 1 . , , W 1 X , ' r , . I I , W v - i 'I' 'I' l, ECN TH0fH1Hl,1w06f , A Monthly Journal published by the Students of the Fredon'a Normal and High School COMIVIENCEME NT NUMBER VOLUME FREDONIA, N.. Y. ' NUMBER XIII J U N E 9 q 1918 f 6 iieeffz, DEDICATIQN To our gglmae mater the Senior Glass uf nineteen 1'llll'Id1'Bf1 eighteen must gratefullg and 'respeetfullg dedicate xhis volume The State Normal School Fredonia ACKNOWLEDGMENT THE STAFF ACKNOVVLEDGES WITH THANKS THE KINDLY ASSISTANCE qf THE FACULTY, THE OTHER CLASSES Qf THE SCHOOL AND ALL THOSE VVHO HAVE IN ANY XVAY CONTRIBUTED TO THE PREPARATION OF THIS VOLUME. ,gif NVE HOPE THE FOLLOWING PAGES MAY AT LEAST REVIVE THE MEMORIES OF THE MANY PLEASANT AND PROFITABLE HOURS WE HAVE SPENT IN THE FREDONIA NORMAL The sms No15nmiSc11fJo1Fa.cu1ty 1917-18 Y f -I 1 i f ' JUNF THE NORMAL LEADER 19 faculty 1917218 Myron T. Dana, Ph. B., Ph. D .... ......... Principal Andrew Y. Freeman ........ Superintendent of Practice Franklin N. Jewett, A M. .................. Sciences Homer L. Holcomb, A. B. .......... Ancient Languages George G. Mcliwen, A.M., Pd.B. .Psycl1ology, Geometry Katherine L. l-lalsted, A. B. ......... Assistant Sciences Richard E. Morris ............... Algebra and English 6 Anna McLau1'y, B. S., Ph. M. ............,... English Lillian Fliege ............................ Drawing Edna Fuller ............... Director Phys-ical Training C. Harold Braun, G. G ........ ..... P hysical Training Maude Margaret Davis, B. S. ................. . . . . . . . .Primary Methods and Principal Jun. Dept. -Iessie E. Hillman . ............... Instrumental. Music Bertha Kyle .............. . . .Assistant in Drawing Rachael M. jarrold, A. M. ................... History llnnna A. Gillet, A. B. ............. Modern Languages Harriet Bannister ..... Assistant in lnstrtunental Music john C. Reynolds.Manual Training Mechanical Drawing Margaret .l9l. Start . Ethel C. Barker. . . Jennie M. Merrill. . cum M. ijaiifif Lillian V. Stewart. Catherine Vlfeaver. .'. Clara Dana, A. B.. . . Ruth l-l. Millener. . Lotta Louise Dean. Laura E. Treadxvay. . . Mary l-1. Cranston. Edith Graves ...... Edith L. Barber. . Mary 'Welles . . . Clara A. Ross .... .. ................... Vocal Music . . . . . . . . . .Assistant in Vocal Music Principal of Senior Department . . . . . . . . . .Critic, Eighth 'Grade . . . .C1'itic, Seventh Grade . . .Critic, Sixth Grade . . .Critic, Fifth Grade . . .Critic, Fourth Grade . .Critic, 'l'hird Grade . . .Critic, Second Grade . . . . . . . .Critic, First Grade ..................l2nglish . . .Supervisor of Kindergarten . . . .Director of Kindergarten Violin . . . .Principals Clerk The Normal Leader Staff 19 1 7-18 1 I 1 7+ Y, l A- ' I- L JUNE TI-IE NORMAL L EADER 1918 Else 'illormal Ieaber Staff FLORENCE L. SLAGHT, Normal '18 ..... SIRI I. M.c1NIILLiEN, Normal '18 ........... HARRY H'DC'IiEY, H. S. '19 ..... ...... ELIZABETH ALLEN, H. S. '18 ...... ASrS't. IVIELVIN OLSON, Normal '18 ............ JOHN M. VAN DE VELDE, Normal '19 . . . INIORLEY EVARTS, I-I. S. '18 .,.......... WM. D. PUTNAM ............. DOROTHY HART, H. s. '17 .... CAROL R, HALL, N0rma.l.'18. .. GUY TADT, I-I. s. '18. ...... HQELEN EATON, Normal '18 ........ NORMAN BURLAGE, H. s. '18 ...... GERTRUDE STEGER, N01-mai us .... . . . . .Editor-in-Chief . . . .Associate Editor .Advertising Manager Advertising' Maimgex' . .Financial Manager .Q ..... Normal News Asst. Literary Editor Alumni Editor High- School News I .... Literary Editor A .... b . I. . .Athletics . ..... . Miscellaneous . . . Asst. Miscellaneous .....l......Exchzmges LEGEND COIVIDIITTEE ' FACULTY ADVISOBS V DR. M. T. DANA MR. F. N. .IEWETT ' ' MR. R. E. IWORRIS MHLVIN OLSON DOROTHY KELLEY, HAZEL TUCKER ESTHER LIGHT MARGARET GRIFFITH MARTHA MEASOR DOROTHY' COALSON FLORENCE LAWSON MARTHA ,STEGER ' . FLORENCE WAITE . HIGH SCHOOL LEGEND JENNIE STONE - GUY TADT ARTHUR MOORE COBLIDIITTEE ON ADVERTISING HARRY I-IICKEY EI.JZABE'TI-I ALLEN VERA BLANOHARD DEPARTMENT CODIMITTEE HESTER HALL ALICE CRAIN OLIVE WILLET RITA SNOYV' NIARION PARANTEAU LUCILE HOUCK 1-IAZEL AIMES VIOLA WILLIS MADELINE MILLER AGNES DONOVAN MARION JOHNSON JUNE T H E NORMAL LEADER 1918 flHQrinaI Grabuatiiig Gmiss 15118 Ont of school lift, into lifcfs sclmol. Colors- Dark Green and Gold CLASS OFFICERS - President ....... -A .....,............ Sim I. MclVlille11 Vice president . . . . .... Melvin Olson Secretary ...... ..... R uth Razey ' Treasurer .... . . .Alice johnson Valedictorian . . . ..... Carol R. Hall Salutatorian .... . . .Florence Slaght Historian ...,. . . .Alice M. Johnson Orator ......... . Prophet ........ ,. . Memorial Orator Poet ............ ...... Recitationist .... Bard ....... Dorothy Colson Margaret Gritlith Hester E. Hall Helen R. Eaton . . . .Helen Seager . .May G. VVeaver .Archie Harkness .Celestine Pilkey . . . .Dorothy F. French .Helen E. Fronier HONOR ROLL Regular Normal Ina C. Jacobson ,Nlice M. Johnson Sim McMillen Melvin Olson Music and Drawing ' Viola M. Wfillis Kindergarten and Kindergarten Primary Dorothy Kelley Ruth Razey A JUNEL' 'NO-RMAL LEADER 19,18 SI XI ISOCRATES BIGMILLEN Falconer, N. Y.- Mad!'-Regular Normal. President of Graduating Class, 1918 Associate Editor Normal Leader. - Senior Play. Q A mind not to be changed by place' or time. M ELVIN OLSON suockipon, N. Y. Bobbie +Regular- Normal. Vice-President Graduating Class., Financial Manager Normal Leader. Senior Play. A - The mirror of all courtesy. luulom M. Jollxso-N Falconer, N. X. Regular Normal-one year. Treasurer Graduating Class. Class Historian. She is a bright lass-ifyou don't believe it, ask the members of the class. CAROL R. HALL Fredonia, N. Y. 'Carlo -Regular Normal. Valeclictorian. Class of 1918. , . Literary Editor Normal Leader. Quick to learn, and wise to know. x14LoRENo1z L., sL.xG1-rr Fredonia, N. 'Y. Slagl1ty -Reignlar Normal. Salutalorian. Class of 19118. ' Editor-111-Chief of Normal Leader, 1917-'lR. Vice-President! of Y. W. C. A. . Vice-President of Senior Class. .Ex-President of Alpha Delta. In all things mindful, 'not of herself, but - bearing the burdens of others. -- - - -. we Y brag.-.. 544. JUNE THE NO RMAL LEADER 1918 ARCHIE XV. HARKNESS Randolph, N. Y. Always Archie -Regulax Normal. President of .Tunior a.ndI Senior Classes. A Memorial Orator. Senior Play. Some may go to lands far distant and with sizrangers make their homie. GELESTINE B. PILKEY V Brocton, N. Y. Lell''-Kinde1'ga1'ten-Primary. I Poet, Class 1'918L '4The Kindergarten Clown. DOROTHY F. FRENCH Attica, N. Y. De -Music: and Drawing. Recit.a.ti'onist, Class of 1918. Ex-Sic-cretary and Treasurer of Alpha. Delta. Ma,s0nia,n. For she's one of them things as looks the brightest on a rainy day, and loves you best when you're mosti in need on't it. HELEN A.-SEAGER Randolph, N. Y. Sacg -Music and Drawing. Orator, Class of 1918. President ang' Doorkeeper Alpha: Delta. Secretary of Y. W. C. A. Masonian. She's pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with and pleasant too, to. think on. MAY G. WEAVER Cherry Creek, N. Y. Giggles'1-Regular Normal. Prophet, Class of 1918. May you always wear that smile. JUNE ,THE-'WENAORMAL LEADER 1918 LIADELINE L. IWLDLER Dunkirk, N. Y. Dutz -Regular Normal. - Treasurer Y. W. C. A. Treasurer of Alpha. Delta.. Senior Play. ' She had an head to contrive and a. tongue to 'persua.de. DOROTHY A. KELLEY Fredonia, N. Y. ''Dot''-Kindergarteu-P1-imary. Senior Play. f'Love, sweetness, goodness, in her person sl1ine. ' BEATHICE M. SMITII Geneva., N. Y. ' 'Bean-Kin d ergarten-Pri:m.a.1'y. Senior Play. Alplha. Delta. V j That she's1 studious and witty, we'l1 not' deny: but that she's full of fun, 'we carl testify. - j 'FHORA BI. IICLAU GHIJIN North East, Pa.. Aunt Ida -Regular Normal. Senior Play. Y. XV. C. A. '1'Alvv'ays saying! and doing the unexpected . RITA RL- SNOYV Hornell, N. Y. Rit -Regular Normal. Senior Play. Our future Duchess. :IUNEV THENORMAL LEADER 1918 MARJORIE UPSON Dunkirk, N. Y. ''Marge''-Kindergarten-Primary. more Than the impending night Darkens the landscape o'er. LAURA M. NAETZKER Dunkirk, N. Y. ''Lollief'-Kindergarten-Primary.. Always thoughtful, kind, and untro-ubl M. GERTRUDE HARRISON Dunkirk, N. Y. Gert -A great pai of Lo1lie's Kindergarten-Primary. , A su-nbeam without a shadqwf' RUTH E. BEARDSLEY Dunkirk, N. Y. Ruthie -Regular Normal. 'xNo endeavqr is in vain Its reward is in the doing. DOROTHY A. COLSON Dunkirk, N. Y. Dot -Regular Normal. All the best of dark and light meet in aspect-in her eyes. V 1 N I 'O friend! O best of friends! Thy abse nce ed. her I JUNE .TI-IEWNORMAL:L'E'ADER 1918 HELEN M. HOENESN ' Corry, Pa. ''I-Ioenes''+Kindergarten-Primary. Alpha Delta. . The intellect is finite: but the affections are infinite and cannot be exhausted. I M. LUGHJE SPRAGUE Fredonia, N. Y. ''Ci1e -Kindergamten-Primary. 'She's an excellent sweet ladyand out of all suspicion She is virtuous? HELEN J. SCHEYEII Dnnkn-in N. Y. Scheyer''-Kindergarten-Primary A little nonsense, now' and then Is relished by the best' of men. 4' Dunkirk, N. Y. Vi''-Kindergarten-Primary. Women, after all, are the great , comforts of our existance. ' RUTH A. WILLIAMS Dunkirk, N. Y. Ruie''-Kinclergarten-P1'ima.ry. Ruie is a clever lass Who never lets 'a good time pass! VIOLA M. EGAN - props and v IUNE THE NO RMAL LEADER 1918 l N 1 A I r J - INIARTI-IA A. IVIEASOR Ashville, N. Y. M-urph'f-Regular Normal. Y. W. C. A. , Then live as merry as the day is 1ong1.V V FRANCIS M. BUTTON Lakewood, N. Y. 'Fran -Reg'ular Normal. , One who has her Wagon hitched to a. star. ELSIE M. FITZER Dunkirk, N. Y. El u-Regular Normal. Like a, creeping Sunbeam, clever and bright, and a favorite you see. JENNY!!! M. XVARREN Dunkirk, N. Y. Jen -Regular Normal. '1She's craft. ai neat littlle, sweet little OLIVE M-. XYILSON Laona, N. Y. Olie --Regulzu' Nornmal. She's a bonnie. wee thing. x JUNE 'r H E 0 RMAL,LEADER 1918 L ' 7' , ' .' e f 1.11- .Q .. , .EM FLORENCE M. CARLSON Gerry, N. Y. Carl -Regular Normal. Carl is good, she does as she should 'We'llYsay no more fearing lest By hook or crook, she'11 buy every book, And leave none for the rest. R-UTI-I E. EDICK South Dayton, N. Y. Rutie --Regular Normal. A Lrue iricncl-tollthe true. Gl+:NmvrEv.l3 G. GRA-WFORD Collins, N. Y. .l'2me -Regulamr Normal, one year. Alpha Delta. A quiet lass. there are few who know the treasure hid in you. FLORENCE E. IJAVVSON Bemus Poiht, N. Y. Fllp f-Regular Normal. Her only idea of the use of a needle is for the Victrolaf' ARMOR-EL NIORSE Sheridan, N. Y. H21H1 -11GglllZi1' Normal. A maiden modest and yet self-possessed. JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 EMILIE B. RICH Cattaraugus, N. Y. Music and Drawing. Alphg. Deltag Masonizmg Y. W. C. A. A place for everything and everything in its lplalcief' IHILDRED A. SIBLEY Brocton, N. Y. Music. , MLa.sonia11. ' With malice toward none, with. charity for all. IVI. In UCILE MURRAY Corry, Pa.. Luce 4Music and Drawing. Ma.1'sha.l of Alpha. Delta.. Clever of words, original in action and kind of heart. M. VIOLA YVILLIS Bergen, N. Y. V Vi -Sympathy Willis-Music and Drawing. Corresponding Secretary Alpha. Delta. Masonialn. To those who know thee nom no Words can paint And those who know thee, know all Words are faint. . JOYCE VV. BOOTH Mayville, N. Y. Jo --Regiular Normal,-one year. 1 VVhile friends so dear surround me here, Let care, if he can, o'ert.a.ke me. JUNE - NORMAL vL.E,ADER 1918 E. GERTRUDE HEATON Fredonia, N. Y. ' Ger1.i,e '-Kinderganten-Primary. A noble maid, Whosle friendly .ways . 'Will gain her friends thruout her days. ALICE 0. GRAJN Brocton, N. Y. Kindergarteh-Primary. . 1 'jLitt1e!-but oh, my! CLARA B. BISHOP Deposit, N. Y. Bishop4''-'Kindergarten-Primary. Herz-:'s a girl' who appears tp be quiet ' But when the fruth's 1g:,no.wn, she's a, regular riot. OLIVE QM. WILLETT e Falconer, N. Y. Willie -Music and Drawing.- Y. W. C. A. ' - Masonian. Nods: and becks wand wreathed smiles. I 1 4 1 . n FLORENCE J. SNOW' Forestvifle, N. Y. Drawing. . A sweet, home-loving maid. fa, if 1 VT 'Fl' vii, ...A .N L. IUNE YT H E RMAL LEAIJER 1918 - . , , t . I Q . Q- 3 1 H WA! L ., .fs - . ,. .s,.f.. 31I,'..',,591 I rl I in .. l s. -V N- Y. . 4e.,,.,.,,, CALISTA HAZEL TUOKER Warren, Pal. 'Tucker -Regwular Normal. ' Wee, modest, crimson-tipped Bower. MILDRED L. GIBB Lakewood, N. Y. Mil -Regular Normal. Secretary' of Junior and Senior Classes. Alpha Delia. , Thou foster-child of silence. LIAR-GARET J. GRIFFITH Dewittville, N. Y. , Peg --Regular Normal. For the past half-year she's- been on a diet, We hate to admit it, but we cannot deny it. FLORENCE E. XVAITE Kennedy, N. Y. F'l0ssie -Regular. Normal. For she was just a simple m.a,id, clothed in celestial grace. MARION A. PARANTEAU Dunkirk, N. Y. fNan --Regular Normal. Alpha Delta.. That dark-eyed maiden with the pearly teeth. JUNE THE' NORMAL LEADEMIQ g M' 1918 .pc .H rf. 5 . 151 iff T' t.. 4 SP 1 ' 5' 'A , . 1 --. . N' . ,..,ga'f. .- ' . '-az , 7133: ' 2 .::E1f'- - '- L , I rg!! - G- 3 . ..- , I - .1 -ug 31: ' ' - ,V LJ-Fgqi . rf .'i'. f'i -5243 Sr A INA JAGOBSON Falconer, N. Y. Regular Normal, one year. She was so thrifty and good. MNEATI-IA M. GOXVDEN Gerry, N. Y. O1'phy -Regular Norma.1. IA maiden of our century yet most meek, but very, very sweet. ' AIONETA M. BLAISDELL Fredonia, N. Y. I A'N8128. 'liiCgl.l1?l,l' Normal. ' 'XA She's very sweet, she's very bright, i She's as busy us a. bee: I F Because of this, it's plain fo see- Q She's made her mark--NVi1tsie . GLADYS li. XVELLS Westfield, N. Y. 1 . 'Ifor she was jes the quiet kind Q Whose 1 lkLtl11 S never vary f 13ob eRegular Normal. J Like sizrczuns that keep 21 summer rhihd ' Snnwhid in Jenooaryf' 4 ALLENE M. GROUT . Frewsburg, N. Y. c'S1lL71't5 -RGgU1211' Nor-mal. W'ho hath endured the whole. -can ,hc-sir each part. l J- IUNE 1: H E RMAL LEADER 1918 ESTHER G. LIGHT Dunkirk, N. Y. Curly -Regular Normal. LI-Ier C'll1'1S hung in profusion! EUN 1016 A. PRENDERGAST Fredonia, N. Y. Eunie -Regular Normal. Alpha Delta.. Juda.s' Priest! I got fmy4dates mixed. llAliGtQRITE R. MINIGER, Wlfestlield, N. Y. 'Mig -Regular Normal. ' The hand that follows intellect can achieve M. ALMIHA COVERT East Randolph, N. .Y I Myra. -Regular Normal. Worry knocked at her door, but hearing a laugh Within, hUl'l'ied away. I 1 AGNES J. DONOVAN - Fredonia, N, Y. Donnie'.'--Regular Normal. A cheery word for everyone. l A4 JUNE 1- H E NO RMAL LEA,DER 1918 :- QQZ?-Sf ' ' 5,115-1 I f,'f-T: ' W 'U' ,FE 5192: . .-1 mmf-..'. y. .p,:.I.l: --' -gr-g 1 -Sm msfsiifa . 1 ALICE MOORE I Randolph, N. Y. .Regular Normal. V God's x-arest blessing is, after all, a. good Woman. . IIESTEII A. ITALY: Cherry Creek, N. Y. Shorty -Regular Nornial. VVe see her bright and kind and tender, A jolly ma-id, very slender. AILRIA bl. 1BAIADXV1N Fredonia. N. Y. Kindergarten-P1'ima.ry. . 'A V Nothing1 can be won without anxiety and care. BLILDRED XVOODFORD Fredonia, N. Y. Mil''-Kinderga.r1.en-Prima-ry. - Not chance of birth or place has made us friends - Being oftentimes' of different Longpues and mentions. - 1 But the endeavor' for the self-same ends With the same hopes and fears and aspires,- tions. GALRHIEU J. EDSON Sinfvlairviile, N. Y. 'AEddie -Regular Normal. A friend of him who has no friend. IUNE THE NORMA .RUTH RAZEY Randolph, N. Y. Rutie -Kindergarten Primary. Secretary Class of 1918. President of Alpha Delta. 'YVhartever she has devoted herself to, she has devoted herself to completely in great aims and in small, she has always been thoroughly in earnest. IIIELEN B. FROMER I-Iornell, N. Y. CE.lmira Ccrllegel Sheet Music. Bard, Class of 1918. Adelphia Delta Psi. Masonian. A Bid me play-I will enchant. thine ear. FLORENCE CUMMING Dunkirk, N. Y. 'fFlo -Kindergarten-Primary. A fairhful companion is better than riches. MARY YV. KELSEY Olean, N. Y. Music. Co-ulcl I love less, I showld be happier. MARGUE RITE MITC HELL BniTalo,-N. Y. Music and Drawing. C01'l GfilJOl1dil1g' Secretary of Alpha. Delta. Y. C. A. Masonian. ' ' And fair she is and fairer? than that Word of wonclerous virtue. H IELIICN li. ENFON , Olean, N. Y. Pokey -Drawing. Miscellaneous Editor Normal Leader. A,nd still they gazed and still the wonder grew 1 . That one small head should carry all she knew. MARTHA M. STEGEIL Fredonia, N. Y. Marty -Music and Drawing. Masonian. She's there! RUTH E. CARLBURGII Sugar Grove, Pa. Used to be called 'Buff' -Regular Normal, one year. Y. W. C. A. Neue-r idle a moment, but thrifty and tliolughtful of others. - L LEADER 1018 IIAZEL M. AMES X Cassadaga, N. Y. ' W Hade -Regular Normal. So fiercely does our Hazel strive For Uhe things she wants to get l That we think it very likely That shc'1l be zo. suffragettef' GERTRIJDE CL STEGER Fredonia, N. Y. Spitfire Girt --I-Legullar Normal. l Normal Leader SLaff4Exchanges. 1 Never laughed a maid more often, Never slparkled eyes more 'bi-own. 1 CLIFFORD M. FAIZRBANKS Ellingvon, N Y. CN. Tonawandaj N Cliff -Regular Normal, January, 1918. A taste for hooks is the pleasure and glory of ufef' l 1-LILDAGARDE BOXVERS l Fredonia, N. Y. l Hilda -Regrular Normal, January, 1918. She is a lnraid of artless grace. 1 1 ROBERT A. ERICKSON Ellington, N. Y. .QDunkirkJ Bob -Regular Normal, January, 1918. i To be a well-l?avored man is a gift of .for-1 tune. NlI.iJll'l.l113lJ HEALID Maybrook, N. Y. lVl.id --Regular Normal, January, 1918. A Very girl of girls. - 1 N WINIFIIEIJ VEEVERS 4Mrs. Harold Lechnerj Fredonia, N. Y. 1 iVinnie -Priniary. Her face was like a summer night, all flood- ed- with a dusky light. ou.-xom E. 'rinyou Sinclairville, N. Y. Tiily 4Regular Normal, January, 1918. , She was all that her name implied. LAUREL FULLER Fredonia, N. Y. Regular Normal. ' , A wornan in all truth and steacllfastnessf' l JENNIE FUICLOXV 1 I Remus Point., N. Y. Regular Normal Course. . ' Good things always come in small pack- ages. l EVANGEL M. JOHNSON Fredonia, N. Y. 1 Regular Normal, 1918. 1 f'Sometimes I half admire myself, on my word, I do. , N l l 414 wl- 4-1 JUNE THEHNORMAL LEADER 1918 s llbresibents Elbbress - Sim I. lVICM1'll61l' C lassmatcs. , In meeting tonight we can notlielp feeling a tinge of sadness as we realize that we are soon to separa.te and leave our beneficient Alma Mater. The time has come when we go out either to dim or brighten the name oi our beloved school. Allow me at this time to thank you heartily for the splendid-spirit of support and co- operation which you have shown during my term of office. F flCl1dS,-T116 pleasant privilege is mine of introducing to you the Class of 1918. Not only have you inspired and helped us dur- ing the past two years but you have come here to add to our good cheer. XfVe can hope that our program will be but a partial com- pensation for any self-denial or discomfort involved in your coming here. The salutatorian will express sentiments, that are cherished by the entire Class. Then, Miss Pilkey will speak in the language of truth and soberness but in poetic form. The fourth speaker, our memorial orator, has eloquence in his voice and in his hand a nail for the coffin of the Kaiser. VVe have a history' too, not un- common or mean. lilowever, our prophecy ought to eclipse even our history because we have now the advantages of a Normal train- ing. Do not think our prophet mistaken in her predictions for not only is she versed in palmistry, witchery and astrology but she has al- so consulted the infallible oracles in Fredonia. ' T he orator, Miss Seager, will discuss the subject,. The- Re- lation of the Fine Arts to the People. This is a theme that needs special consideration .in this materialistic age and we trust Miss Seager will rise to the occasion. A recitation will next be given by Miss French. Then, an important educational topic will be dis- 'cussed by the valedictorian. Finally, we intend that you shall hear from the classes as a whole. We shall in closing, sing our class, song. P JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 ' i Bbucatlon jfor Eemocracy Salutatortg Florence L. Slaght Another class. is assembled to offer its last greeting to the friends, teachers, and fellowstudents of this Normal school. As we meet tonight it seems alvery brief time since We were juniors wit- nessing the classnight of our predecessors. Then we did not think that one more turn of the wheel of fate would place us in the self- same position. NVhcn. the Roman gladiators were assembled in the arena it was their custom to address the multitude in this manner, t'We about to die, salute you. If I might take a liberty with the gladiators saluta- tion, I would say, We about to live and to do, salute you. T outhe gladiators it did not seem hard to- encounter the tigers, lions and wild beasts. They entered upon their tasks with brave hearts full of ho-pe to win the laurels. So it is with us as we meet for this lasti Welcome. VVe do not go out to take our places in the worlds arena with 'saddened hearts, but as the gladiators with brave: hopes for the future. We, the members of this: graduating class, have before us the greatest opportunity for service and patriotism, that any class have ever had: Never before has the world been so revolutionized as by the present war. So vast and stupendous is it that it in- fluences all lives, the lowly as well as the higher classes of society. To some it brings only dismay, to some sacrifice and sor- row, and to others inspiration-while to us it means a challenge. Upon the teacher as well as on the man in the trenches rests the solution of the great problems confronting the world. President VVilsown,s. famous statement, Toi ,make the' world safe for democracy, has become a popular slogan but to us who serve at home belongs the duty of making democracy' safe for the world. We ask ourselves when is democracy safe for a nation? Only when that nation is composed of citizens who think seriously JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 and intelligently and who act on their' own convictions. The boys and girls of otu' schools constitute the source from which a thinking citizenship of this kind must be developed. ln their hands rests the future destiny of the state. All countries recognize the duty of the state to provide for the education of its royal families. Every child of the United States belongs to the royal family. Each is growing up to become a gov- ernor in a self-governing nation. So it is the duty of the State not only to enable him to become fit for this citizenship but to compel the parents and employers of the community to respect the right of the children to such an education. U One of the lacts revealed by the war is the serious condition of illiteracy in this country. Secretary Lane says that the condition is one of urgency upon which the country should. act. It is a sur- prise to many of our citizens to find that we have a great body of our own people, nve and one-halt millions who cannot read or write the language of this country. Of these a million and a half are native born. Since 'April lst, last year, forty thousand men have been drafted into the army who cannot sign their names, cannot rea.d orders post- ed. on camp bulletin boards, cannot study their manual of arms, and cannot understand the messages of the Signal Corps in the time of battle. Vlfhat a hindrance and what a retardation this means to the -training camps alone. Americans have long prided themselves on the high intelligence of this country. But we must awaken to the fact that here are cer- tain conditions of illiteracy to be remedied before we can boast of our intelligence. But how are we to meet this situation? Insteadot a majority of states with compulsory education laws we must have all states with such measures. Besides the children subject to these laws there are ,the adult aliens in our land who must be assimilated. America has been called the melting pot ot the nations yet the process of melting has not been satisfactorily accomplished. Can we gather together people of diderent races, creeds and customs into one social unit? lf not we fail as a nations The land of liberty must not: become the landi of ignorance. The cause of Russials disaster is the ignorance of her people, eighty per cent of whom cannot read or write or par- ticipate in her public aHa.irs. NfVe feel that the war which has cast 'all nations into a melting JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 pot will pour them forth into a new mould. Democracy will re- sult as people from all races, creeds, and stations of life stand shoulder to shoulder in battle. But while war is in progress by establishing a common ground between Americans and foreigners a great step toward reconstruction can be taken. Through factory schools, through night schoo-ls, through children in the day schools the teachers must do their part in bringing the people together. It has been said that we need not fear-the racial. future of our country so long as die child of European parents loves the flag, longs to become a voter and boastsof the fact that he -is an 1477'Zq61'iCCZ'7l. In ways such as these the teachers, if they but realize it, have within them the power and opportunity to build up a better nation. In the keeping of the public schools are many of the things most es- sential to our life as a nation. lt is the pupils of the schools of to- day who are to establish the world anew. Dr. -Finley brought back from France this message. Do not let the needs of the hour, how- ever heavily they fall upon men and women of the day, permit neg- lect of the defenses of tomorrow. May teachers give some strength to those defenses through the best instruction of their boys and girls. The pupils should be taught not to fear hard work, to re- joice in effort, to practice self-control and to appreciate the value of civic character and public spirit. In the use of self-control the child not only feels the desire to do right but he has the will to keep him from doing wrong. Civic character and public spirit must grow out of an unselfish dealing with all men,'enemy as well as friend, and an adherence to a principal though at a sacrifice. VVe as a class of teachers should inculcate these qualities in every student. VVhile the soldiers are fighting for world demcracy' the schools should make that democracy lasting. They also serve who only stand and teach. The principles and spirit of the new democracy must be ftaught or else in the hands of an ignorant people such democracy will die In this we find our challenge. Wfhether it be met courageously and hopefully depends upon us as individual teachers. ln our own way We must create the spirit in our pupils to transmit this country, notonly not less, but greater, better, and more beautiful than it was transmitted to them. Thus we shall each do our part that the govern- ment of the people, by the people, and for' the pupil shall not perish from the earth. ' ,I Again, we bid you welcome. Y JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 , OVER THE TOP Over the top with the best of luck, Thats what we're going' to do. Over the top with the best of luck, And XVQ,1'G, doing it all for you. as F lbistorv of Ube lllormal cttw of 'is Alice Marion Johnson A Two years ago- 'we were just beginning to grasp the extent and purpose of this great world war. The question naturally arose, Wl1at can We do to be of the greatest aid to our country? If our Republic is to be a success it is necessary that our citizens be educated so' that they will be better able to solve the eveiirising -problems and to -carry the greater responsibilities. So patriotism was one o-f the motives which made us choose the teaching profession. The unique artistic atmosphere and superior advantages of the cantonment pitched at Fredonia led us to select this as our training station. September Sth, 1916 found a large number of' individuals standing at the door of the cantonnient. Every type-of girl was here represented so it did not take us long to make long and lasting friendships. Among the things that made these first few confus- ing days bearable were Mrs.Rose's kind advice, Florence's smile, Ruth's pleasant, Good morninguand the good-natured twinkle in Mr. Freemans eye. . The hrst day! That never to be forgotten first day. It was .a continual hurry and hustle from one part of the camp to the other. After a brief interview with General Dana we were ordered to register with Major Freeman. 'Wfe inquired from at least a half dozen rookies equally as bewildered as ourselves as to the position of his barracks. It was Hnally located and we found our- JUNE iTI-IE NORMAL LEADER 1918 selves in the midst of a hundred or more girls laughingland gossip- ing to their hearts co-ntent. Standing there alone we wondered if we would be as glad to return the following year as these: girls ap- peared to be . VV e were assigned a Seat and we were taught our first lesson in punctuality. E-ver since that very first day we have been thoroughly drilled in punctuality but alar, clocks that failed to go' onf and street cars that failed to run caused Major Freeman a needless amount of anxiety. 'We soon introduced ourselves to the lieutenants. Then our real duties commenced. VV e had daily drills in long exercises in grammar. lf we stumbled over little things like haint's and aint's we were quickly reprimanded. The land of figures was inspected. This seemed to many of us to, be truly No man's land. VVe encountered many obstacles and some of us were completely exhausted before we removed the greatest, that of adding two thirds and three Fourths. After sever- al interviews with General Dana, we were told that we had passed this terrible test. We also learncdbthat a knowledge of topography and geogra- phy is an essential in a soldiers life. The winds and current al- most carriecl us away but we were taught how to master them and we all passed this test with honors. Our greenness gradually wore off. NVQ adjusted ourselves to the happily blended program of work and play that surrounded us and before winter was upon us we felt quite at home. The first of series of meetings was called October 12th. Our company was organized with Bruce Mathewsonas leader. Under his guidance we were soon ready to show our abilities and this demonstration took the form of a Hallowelen party. This proved such a success that a continuous whirl of social events followed. These were easy to provide for because our company is made up of soloists, recitationsists, dancers and conversationalists who can furnish any kind of entertainment. Our brave leader heard the call of the sea and one day sailed off to the navy to travel and fight for Uncle Sam. Archie Harkness was chosen to succeed him and he carried the responsibilitlies of our class until this April when Sim Mclvlillen was elected. The close of the first year of our enlistment came and we were J' T IUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 given a long glorious furlough. VV e threw our belongings into our bags, said Goodbye to F. N. S., and hurried home. In the fall however we were equally glad to return to camp. The officiers and girls here have a charm all their own which is hard to resist. This year we were trained to become officers. To command rightly is not as easy as it once seemed to us. The first weeks were spent in observing our critics. How wonderful they are. Could we ever make the grim uninteresting subjects look interesting by dressing them in attractive new frocks? Could we ever make the restless, mischievous children respond to our commands. and sug- gestions? Our turn to try soon came. VVe can laugh over our mistakes now but at the time they made the world seem pretty dark. Some of us wound ourselves completely up in our questions while others trembled so that the pupils could scarcely hear our faint yes and no , The questions which the children fired seemrto be aim- ed directly at us. Many o-f the bravest wished we might hold our ears and take to our heels. But our critics with unfailing patience managed to drag us through these first ordeals and as we grew accustomed to the sotmd of this peculiar firing we learned to look behind the question to the intensely interesting questioner. VV e grew bolder with practice until now we feel quite confident that we can conquer any foe. But all work and no play makes .lack a dull boy. So our whole force was ordered to a company meeting October twelfth. Then we planned the successful weiner roast given at the home of Ella Perham. It was there that Dorothy Kelley among many others showed her inguenity in stowing away weiners and marsh- mallows. We all had such a delightful time that we decided never a month would go by without some social gathering. But as the months came they slipped by almost unnoticed so deep were we in despair over criticisms, examinations and class meetings. Some of our class meetings were long and long to be remembered especially those in which a few of our company tried to show their abilities as lawyers. During this dark period there is one usually bright event that stands out clearly. lt was our play. W' e are indeed proud of those of our class-mates who took part. Everyone seemed well pleased with it save little lunior boy who said it ended too abruptly. Ask Madeline if this criticism was just. I JUNE THE NAORMAL LEAD'ER 1918 In spite of this preponderant social and artistic atmosphere in which we found ourselves we did not evade the presence of the all- predominating strife. 'We have done o-ur little bit in fumishing men, money and other resources to this great work. Soon after war was declared two of our very limited number of boys, Dana and Bruce Mathewson enlisted. We feel justly proud of them but sin- cerely regret that they cannot be with us tonight. When we saw our government was in need of money we as a company bought a hundred dollar liberty bond, while many individuals took out bonds for themselves. Besides this we have given freely to the Y. M. C. A. fund, the Red Cross and relief work. It would be hard to give even a rough estimate of the hours We, have Spent in lmittiug gmt sewing for the Red Cross society. VV e readily answered the cry, Save, Save, and consequently have given up many of the finer- ies and pleasures that go hand in hand with graduating. But this is perhaps only a. beginning and we hope to go on doing more and more in the very near future. Now on the 25th of ,Tune our term of enlistment is about to end and we are to be commissioned' We again find ourselves at the door of this cantonment. Again we open the door with regrets and anticipations. May we walk down life's way with our heads held high and with a firm and steady step. .1-5.1: .fm r.- -- , .. . - We like the beautiful brunette, VVe don't dispise the Winsome blonde, But best of all the girls we've met Is Miss Iona Bond. ,Q . 5- A ' ,1- . v. .S -', .I Today I bought an alarm clock, It has a very loud ring. I think I will call it the Star Spangled Banner, for every time I hear it I have to get up. ' - IUNE TI-IE'NOR'MAL LEADER 1918 memorial ration Archie LV. Pfarlmvss. It has been the custom of classes: going out from f Fredonia Normal, to leave with the school a slight gift of recognition o-f the he-lpful instruction which they received. Those students carry with them not only a certificate of mental capacity,' but also a cer- tificate of character and judgement, The time has come, when we, the class of 1918, have the opportunity of manifesting those traits which are guaranteed by our certificates. We fully realize that the present world conflict has profound- ly affected the American mind. 'We havesnot sought to close our eyesto the misery nor to disregardl the suffering, which it has al-Q ready inflicted upon so large a portion of the human family. But we do wish to face squarely every conditio-n which is necessary to our government for the purpose of bringing a more speedy and suc- cessful ending of this war. ' I We are now in alliance with seventeen nations in this struggle for humanity. This alliance has been strengthened by the feeling that we areithe recipients .of many gifts, thati have largely contri- buted to our National life. VVe speak the language and have adopted many of the laws and customs of one of these nations. We remember with affection our debt of gratitude to another in- curred at a time, when we were strugglingj for independence. Nor do we forget, that, when civil strife seemed to threaten our exist- ence, still another of those nations manifested a most unexpected friend.ship for the union cause. lt was through the contributio-ns of these nations, that our high standards of civilization, here in America, were made possible. Now we realize the importance to the whole world of preserving that civilization which embodies the intellectual wealth and moral excellence of the great and good of past ages. This struggle with Germany presents a grave situation. lt is a. struggle for the maintainence of our institutions of freedom and democracy against the German institutions of aggressive military force. 'W'e cannot be unconcerned as to the degrading influences Germany will have upon civilization if she wins this war. It is these insiduous and treacherous influences that we must guard against even before we consider the clemoralization of credit and JUNE g THE NORMALHLEADER 1918 business and the dangers ot actual conflict. This brings before every allied nation one of the greatest problems of the war. In order toq solve this problem, the nation must call upon it's citizens for their support. Therefore as citizens of the United States it is the duty of every one oi us to give our full sup-port to our govern- 'ment. As we go out from this school as teachers, we carry with us the same love for our state, the same love for our country, the same desire, to serve our state and to serve our country that we have to acquire Wealth and to make secure our own personal wel- fare. We have met here tonight to dedicate ourselves as well as this one hundred dollar Liberty Bond to the maintainence of a government, whose: stability land safety depend primarily upon the initiative, self-reliance, character and purpose of all its people. In presenting this bond to the school through you, Mr. Dana, ive request that, when paid, the proceeds shall be used for interior decorations of this building, the home of our' Alma 'Mater VVe hope that inyears to come the gift of the class of 1918 will find a small space at least in the memory of all to who-rn we have been related as students in the Fredonia Normal School. ' lllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllHlllllllllll 6 The VVise Old Owl Sat on an oak, The more he saw The more he spoke, The less he spoke The more he heard. VVhy can't, you be Like the XVisc Old Bird? WlllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllillllllW IUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 Glass lpoem Celestine B. Pilkey V The other night I sat alone G'er the class of eighteen dreaming 5 I wondered with whom the fates had been hard And on whom success was beaming. I reckoned the number, so many girls, And three of the boys I could count 3 And tho't of the days that we have spent here, V And to what it will all amount. The lirst I thought ot, were the straight Normal girls The largest and most stuclious classg But even they have a bugbear in life, That Arithmetic, they never can pass. The Normal boys lm proud to IHCIIIIOTI Tho' their number is only few g Now that our three boys have graduated What will Johnny do? The music girls look wan and weary Their nights are spent singing outg F or they are the Normal Chorus girls And sing at every bout. Last but not least are the Kindergarten girls Wl1ose lunches are known far and wide g ' But don't think for a minute, that they are not in it Fame is always byutheir side Then I thought of the days that are to come llVl'1CI1 the tasks at the school are endedg And asked myself if it all would count As the paths of life we wended. But tho' we remember the duties and tasks . That our teachers have been instilling g VVe must never forget the happier part Andwith pleasures some hours be filling. NVe are training here for broader life That by work and play is strengthenedg And the meaning of both will be revealed As the days to years-are lengthened. JUNE I THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 Glass llbropbecxg May G. Vlfeaver VVhen the Fates decreed that I should foretell the future of the Class of Nineteen Hundred Eighteen, I was at a loss how to proceed on such a tremendous task. Ent one day as I was looking through the columns of the New York XfVorld, this advertisement caught my eye: Arrived in New York, one of the famous Sibyls, from Greece. By the payment of a small sum you may see into the mystic future. Make your appointment today. A Here I thought, at last was the solution of my problem. Ac- cordingly, on the evening of June the eighteenth, I started for New York. As I,travelled on The Erie, I arrived there two days later and hastened to Fifth Avenue. Here I easily found the Sibyl, and made this extraordinary request, that .l might know the future of tl1e members of the Class of Nineteen Hundred Eighteen. She said the request was rather an unusual one, but when I told her I represented the Normal School of Fredonia, she was not only willing but even eager to do what she could. After searching through twelve inunense volumes, she handed me this scroll, and bade meltreasure it, and not repeat its contents until the eve of june twenty-second. On glancing casually through it, I noticed a few illustrations which aid, better than words in revealing the future. So here it is, as Sibyl gave it to me. THE SCROLL. The president, Mr. Mclvlillen, will teach in many schools. and finally become the dean of a Western College., Here, he will gain great renown, because of his argumentative powers and oratorical ability. Miss Slaght will teach for a few years, then calmly settle down in Dunkirk and continue her labors with the Vande Velde company. .Carol Hall, your valedictorian, will have a long and success- ful career, as student, professor and matron of Vassar College. This photograph shows one of the beautiful buildings, The Hall of IUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 Knowledge, so called, because of the Matron who was often thus spoken of in Fredonia. I Prompted by their great love for humanity, Carrie Edson, Hazel Ames and Ruth Edick, will gain great fame and wealth from their invention of a patent medicine, known as Practice 'l'eachers' Balm. A few, drops applied to the most restless child are warranted to produce instant quietude. Miss Miller, on account of her persuasive manner and fluency of speech will be the suffrage candidate for Senator 'from New York. Here, in the picture I see her wildly gesticulating before a mass of loyal supporters. Among them, l recognize, Esther Light, Marian Parenteau, Gertrude Steger and .Eunice Prendergast. And, oh yes, there is George, patiently waiting for Madeline to- cease speak- ing. Miss Pilkey, Miss Booth and Miss Bishop, will operate and print a newspaper at Laona. The title which suggests its contents, is very appropriate T he Laona Fire Bug' Miss Griflith will be successful in conducting a correspond- ence course on How to get thin quickly. As she 'is well versed on the subject, she will be able to render miuch valuable aid.. Mr. Harkness will teach and carry on extensive Y. M. S work in the 1-'hilippines And with him, a certain young lady, who is proficient in music. Here we see a boarding house with Miss Colson and Miss Beardsley as matrons for the exclusive use of Normal girls. The boarders will not be requested to retire until the next day and all callers may be entertained on the front veranda. Moneta Blaisdell will become the most demure and helpful of ministers wives. XV ith Red Cross work, Ladies Aid Society, Young Peo-ples' Society, Sunday School class and her pasto-r's ser- mons to compose, she will be kept rnost busy. Dorothy Kelley will be a happy spinster and reside in New York, where there is some excitement. She will never be able to decide between her many suitors, so she will resolve to have none. At Chautauqua, vast crowds will sit spell bound as Hester Hall and Alice johnson speak on 4'Organizing a W'oman's Regiment for Home Defense and Guard Duty. Miss Lawson will become head dish-washer at the lroquois Hotel. Because of her alacrity and delight in her work, she re- ceives a large compensation, out of which she will have a hne nest egg saved. L. A. JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 Mr. Olson will become proprietor of a large haberdashery in Arkwright. I-Iere one may be able to- find the latest styles and a most pleasant salesman. Miss Measor and Miss Waite will receive the French Cross, for services rendered as Red Cross nurses. Miss VVillis, accompanied by her pianist Miss F ro-mer will travel and sing at all the foreign courts and receive much glory. In the children's ward of a large hospital,Miss French will cheer many a heart, by her sweet soprano voice and her cherry smile. Miss Mitchell, Miss Seager and Miss Rich will be known as The Trio of VVonders. They will appear before the American public and present! the magic art of singing, then reproducing the song on paper. The performance called 'llllustrated Songsf' Miss Razey, Miss I-Ioenis and Miss Smith will startle the edu- cational 'world, by proving that a child six months old, may be taught to read, write and sew. As. for the Fredonia Normal School, it will continue tofbe a great center for education along three lines: Physical, Mental and Moral. And it will truly fit students who leave the school life for liie's great school. I Wonder if the Sibyl forgot my future? Oh, no, here it is in the corner-May G. VVeaver, spinster teacher. ,Q . -,454 Q: '-K.: s-.. ,Q TI-IE OFFICE AT 'II-IE TOP OF TI-IE STAIR To the office at the top oi the stair VV ith its store of Art and Craft, WVe carry our problems or our little cares And always find the same kind, quick response. Soon we will take a ruddcrin the shouldering of our share, And then many's the time we will long to turn To the oiiice at the top oi the stair. . -H, E., 'Nor. 18. JUNE THEINORMAL LEAD-ER 1918 hedlhallenge of Elie future lDt1I60iClZOYS2 Cami R. I-iaii . The keynote of what 1 have to say tonight was sounded nearly three quarters of a century ago by Alfred Tennyson, when he wrote: The old order changeth, Y ielding place to newfi A For, while the guns at the front are turning up the soil of France, they are also upheaving the life of the entire civilized world in all its. varied phases. In this titanic struggle the goal is neither nationalism nor internationalism. It is world-democracy. Undoubtedly, unless the world is radically changed, this war must be followed by another war, even more terrible. The nations of the world, all at war for the first time in history, have suddenly awakened to the realization they should all be at peace-a peace both organized and binding. This means that some sort of United States of the world must be formed on the principle of the universal brotherhood of man, irrespective of race, color, or previous con- dition of servitude. There must be brought into existence a 'fgovernment of the people, by the people, for the people, instead of that condition which exists at present in the world today, namely: a government of the: people, by a f?Cl7'l' of the people, for U., fractilovi 'of the people. But what shall be the basis of this new organization? Recent hirtory has proved to us that, unless it. has the backing of a powerful and intelligent public opinion, an International League of Peace will be as powerless and as ineffective in the face of a great 'international crisis, as were The I-lague compacts. Vlfhen represen- tatives of f01'fy-fcmr so-called civilized states of the earth, includinq Germany, met at The Hague on june 15, 15107, the world believed that wars in. the future among these nations were rendered impossi- ble. The principles then formulated at The Hague were used on eleven. different occasions in settling disputes between nations. Now, however, the -rapid succession of events during the past three vears has proved that the- nations have not lived up to 'these peace principles. There are now 'szffliv nations which comprise' what is generally Called ,TUNE TAHES NORMAL LEADER 1918 the civilized world. Will the next society formed among these nations be modeled on the same principles as The Hague Society? How may we make this future society more permanent and binding than that formed at The Hague? Educators have partially answered these questions by declaring that the well-being and safety of the world-state depends primarny upon the intelligence of its citizens. To prepare for intelligent citi- zenship is, therefore, the function of the public schools. Moreovr, in the past our school systems have reflected the conditions of our national life. Bismark once said, As the school is, so is the na- tion. For instance, before the Civil WV ar, Mason and Dixons line usually separated the North and the South educationally, as well as politically, Sometime after this war, however, Northerners and Southerners came to think nationally, to feel nationally, and to act 1ml4i0na.lly. The German Empire is an example of the far-reaching influence of the German schools which, for years, have been an im- portant instrument in molding public opinion according to the Ger- man creed and militaristic doctrines. Undoubtedly, our schools will be.come an equally important agent in the formation of the new world- deniocracy. For, through the schools, the young may be trained to become citizensi of the United States of flmcv'-ical, but also of the United. States of the W 01'ld. America depends for its life, its liberty, and its happiness on the wide-awake and conscientious citizenship. The school must therefore prepare the embryo citizens to become in- telligent members of the world's democracy of states. It is our duty, as teachers, not simply to impart knowledge, but, fundamentally, to train these coming citizens as if a world-federation were coming into being through their individual efforts. As Mr. Hagedorn says, The hope of the whole world is in the boys and girls of America. Moreover, john Stewart Mills states that the worth of the mztioaz is the worth of the i1zdlfz1id1.ml.'J The school must there- fore enable the child to see that, being a member of a family, a school, a town, a county, a state, a nation, and of the world at large. he has certain definite functions to perform in all these relations. In discharging' his duties well in any of these ways, he becomes a bcttcr citizen in all other respects. Such preparation would also accomplish Colonel Roosevelt's desire to teach the boys and girls to realize. above all else, that they are a part of Uncle Sam's team, and that they, too, hold their services in trust for the nation. Thus it is that world conditions challenge our schools. Indeed it is inevitable that many of our schools must change their courses L l JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 of study after this war. Educators say that the great test for deter- mining the value of all school subjects is whether they fill a national need, or meet a national ideal. ,Now we have Current Event discussions about loans, submarines, the I. W. W., economy, etc. because the government needs support. Later we shall teach the meaning of these same topics. because thoughtfully trained people are needed. by the government. Now we are to teach patriotism and thrift because the nation needs them. Later we shall teach them because they are essentials in themselves now we think. about how we may re-educate our disabled soldiers. Later we shall turn what we have learned to do for these men into better provisions for ren- dering self-supporting our crippled and blind children at present in our institutions. Obviously, we must thoroughly Americanize the foreigners already here, and must also prepare the machinery to Americanize the immigrants who come here after this war. Furthermore, the democracy of the world is today stirred to its very depths. At present, to be sure, we center our thoughts on how to make the world safe for democracy. But what of the future? Should not the schools then center their aims and methods on keeping democracy sate for the world? If the people themselves are to be masters, must they not he -provided with an education which will fit them for mastership? And yet Hermann Hagedorn says that, al- though Latin or German or Physics is compulsory in 'nearly every school curriculum, even Diogenes with his lantern would not be able to 'find even one school which thoroughly trains its bo-ys and girls to be-come intelligent citizens! All that the schools arenow doing in war time to make the world safe for democracy, may be effectively used after war time, tot keep dcm0M'acy safe for the zeforld. The youngest American is not too young to be trained to desire that each citizen should have a share in the government of his town, his state, his nation. Although, perhaps too young to die for democracy, no boy or girl is ever too young to live for cim1z0c1'a,cy.! The teachers are everywhere recognized as the instructing force of the world. NVe, therefore, as! teachers of this country, must respond to the President's call to establish the ideals 'ot democracy, and the broader conceptions of national life. t 'W e have every reason to believe that in the period of reconstruction following this war, America will readily assume her rightful place of leadership in the new United States of the world. Thus it is that, after considering these problems, we may meet the challenge of the future, knowing that: l i JUNE THEpNon.-MAL LEADER 1918 The old order changeth, Yielding place to new. Friends and fellow students, we thank you for your presence here tonight, showing your interest in our class, and your sympathy with the work of this schol. The class of 12218 wishes to expregg to you its appreciation. Q Teachers, tonight we are meeting with you' for the last time as a class. XV hat you have meant to us, words alone can never express, but may our endeavors and our achievements reflect credit to our dear Fredonia Normal withequally' full measure, pressed down, and running over. You, indeed, have helped us to understand the words of the poet: ' D In life's small things be resolute and 'great To keep thy muscles trained. . ' VVe sincerely hope that, when f'Fate our measure takes, we shall not be found wanting: P ' Classniates, tonight the past two years which we have spent to- gether here seem short, and the difficulties very far away and insig- nificant. Our school days here will probably be associated with some of the ple-asantest recollections of our lives. Tonight we, The heirs of all the ages,- In the foremost files of timef' are going forth from this institution to face conditions such as none of our prede.ce:ssors have ever been called upon to face. But, in- stead of calling this the close of our two happy years of preparation, we may call it the commencement of our lives of service. Each one of us has a place to fill in the new scheme of reconstructed education. lt for us to teach the joy and responsibilities of intelligent citizen- ship in America, the world state. ln the dawn of the new world- democracv may we teach the citizens of tomorrow, that, in the new United States of the world: '-'There is neither East nor XVeSt3 border nor breed nor birth, VV hen two strone' men stand face to face, though they come from the ends of the earth. Friends, teachers, classmates :- - ' Farewell! a word that must be and hath been- A sound that makes us linger-yet--farewell ! JUNE 1, I-IE NORMAL LEADISR TI2ormaI Glass Song Helen Fromer, Bard .- I. O, 1911 S's ready- Our ranks are staunch and true, So we are coming now to serve, In everything we dOQ For two years weve been learning, VV ith you, Alma Mater dear, Let our line sweep wide and clear. Now, true to you, we leave. Make way! Cl: mms- ' ISHS Onward all! Singing' we go, -loyfully we hear the call, For service. Much we owe. You have taught us how to guide, Wfhile we obey, O, Alma Mater, day by clay, Wfell win your pride. II. O dear Fredonia Normal, VV ill honor you alway, 1 Out from school life into lifes school XV e are starting forth today. Itls hard to part with classmates, May we leave with courage true, And may our lives, our thoughts, our deeds, Prove our loyalitv to you! , .1918 High School Graduating Class 1918 A ' ' X 49 IUNE 'THE NQRMAL LEADE-RV 1918 Mwweewwwi 'Migb School C6rabuating Glass President . ...... . Vice President and Prophet .... . . Secretary Treasurer . . . I-I i stori an Poet ........... Counsel to Counsel to Eighth Oraltor .......... 'Wesley Blodgett Norris Damon Samuel F. Drago Anthony Gugino Juniors . 1918 ' - ......-... . . . . .Morley -Evarts . . .Florence Cooper . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Renne . . . '.Guy Tadt . . . . . .Effie Gibbs . . . .Norman Burlaye . .' . ,Arthur -Moore Grade ......... Dorotl1y'NVi11chester . ....,....-Iennie Stone' Russel Joy . - Edward O'Brian , , Richard Shaver .1 George Tadt ' Ralph llfiltsie ' -1-- ' --ea- ,MMMMMMMQM JUNE NORMAL LEYADER 1918 Tlsligh School nbresibent's Elbbress - Morley Evarts-H. S. '1S. Members of the Faculty, Friends and Guests: We, the Class of 1918, welcome you here tonight. Your presence pleases us, because it shows that you are interested in us, and alsoi because it gives us a chance to tell you something of the history, and the aims and ideals of this class. I Ever since we entered school, we have been continually looking forward to passing from one grade to another and to graduation from one department to another. Indeed we have sometimes over- looked this' aim long enough to fail. However we have now came to the most important event in this course of advancement that of graduating from High school. ' W'e consider' ourselves fortunate in being members of the Class of 1918 of the Fredonia Normal School. Graduation at this time impresses us peculiarly, because our country and the cause of hu- manity are calling for all ther energy that can possibly be produced. Surely this will inspire us to do our best, whether it be for the ad- vancement of Art or Science, or in the ordinary hard work oi life, or in the destruction of the Hun in Europe. VVe consider ourselves fortunate in having been so closely connected with this school for so longg for while wenhave learned the rules and laws of our text books, we havefalso 'found out that the aim of this school is the better pre- paration of its students for whatever they may encounter in the fu- ture. So we feel that we are better prepared for anything that we may undertake than we would have been if we had attended a High School, whose aims were merely scholastic. I The program, which will follow, has been prepared 'to impress more deeply on your minds and on our memories a few of the incid- ents that have kept our High School days from being monotonous. VV e hope that you will be pleased with this program and that you mlay be able to see almost as much in it as we do. O I JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 Che llbower J'Bebinb Glue Guns a Jennie Hall Stone-F. H. S. i18. i Power is the faculty of doing or performing something with ability, energy, strength and force. There is nation power and man power. The nation power depends upon the man power of the 113' tion. The man power depends uppn food, for food gives energy and energy gives power. The soldiers of the allied armies are the first line of defense, whereas the second line of defense is our money and our life-blood, which is dependent upon our food supply. Herbert Hoover, the Food .Administrator of the United States, and most authorities on the subject believe that 'food will actually win the war. The enemy thinks that if the present food situation is maintained and if we do not reduce its consumption and if the war be dragged on long enough, our country can be brought to make peace thru shortage of supplies. This is the German calculation. Let us first consider the food situation in the Central Empires and see why they have come to think as they do. Germany has shown remarkable efficiency in the manner she has controlled food. Martial law governs the food controllers and allows minimum rations to the working class. The producers, how- ever, can sell any amount of food stuffs and at any' price they are able to get from the wealthy classes. It is useless to ber dissatishecl for martial law is efficiency itself. The industrial classes have been on short rations now for about two years. The theory of the Ger- man nation is to give as much bread and vegetables as possible because this diet is hlling, relatively cheap and naturally suits the taste-s of the German people. The German nation has had more grain during this last year than during the preceding year for it has been obtained from lands exploited. In the future Germany is going to be badly disappointed in expecting to get food from Russia, as she has been doing for some time, for there is nothing like the amount of food in Russia that Germany thinks there is and even were there food in abundance, the Germans do not possess the means of transportation to get it into the Fatherland. in Russia the' food situation is very bad. The bread is very poor, the little they have coinsistinfr ,mostly of straw. As a result there are frequent food riots and the prices are very high. Seed grain is practically unobtainable and a terrible year of plague and famine is predicted. However, German Y JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 may be able to get some grain from Russia as she has been doing, if she commandeers it but the peasants will not sell. The reason for their not wanting to sell is that the paper money constantly deprecia- ting in value, will not buy things they want, such as shoes, clothing and agricultural implements. For these reasons we conclude that the Germans will get very few Russian products. Last year the German potato crop was smaller than usual by ten million tons. Wheii there wereplenty of potatoes they wereiused as food, fodder and raw material for industries. . The meat goes largely tothe wealthy classes and the meat ra- tion of the industrial classes has rarely been over one-half pound a week per person. Milk is available only for the use of children, the sick and wounded. The health of- the younger and older children has been very well maintained but the, health of the aged has been ser- iously undermined. One ,German biologist esteemed the increased death rate in the agedas a positive conservation measure, and the higher the death rate the less food required. Much food has been ob- tained from the war gardens in Germany. Around every German city or town every vacant piece of land is under garden cultivation. Each family ha.s a plot assigned to it and the women and children cul- tivate these plots in the most intensive manner. VVhile formal agri- culture in Germany has failed utterly to respond to stimulation, the war gardens have yielded large amounts of food in a time of most critical scarcity. Discontent likewise reigns in Austria. The people do not think now' of success or non-success in the war. They talk and think of nothing but bread. They want peace because it will give them bread. People often faint in the street from lack of food. There is not only hunger but famine in Austria e The health of many people is so undermined that they can hardly stand, let alone work, and things are getting worse and worse every day. The soldiers, too, get insuffi- cient amounts of food and beg for food from inhabitants whenever possible. Austria is shuddering at the prospect of the next three m'onths. The people jeer at I-lindenburg's promise of smashing the English and French with a big offensive and getting German peace. At first everybody in Austria made fun of President Wilsoin but now they have changed their minds and are afraid America means business. - 4 T ' The food situation in Bulgaria-fwhich was formerly an agricul- tural country, is no-t sol bad. T-Towever, in order that the amount of x JUNE A51-HE NORMAL LEADER 1918 consumption may be reduced, all newcomers-who have no war busi- ness cannot stay. The suffering of the people in Turkey is not and has not been due to food shortage for the crops have been good and acreage has increased, but it is due to the corruption and graft of offi- cials and to the fact that Germany has taken vast quantities of Tur- key's supplies away from her. ln Germany and Austria the word starvation is still something of a figure of speech. In Turkey it is a word to be taken literally. t Since we have associated ourselves with the Allies across the water in a grim determination to win the war, we must not think on- ly of our own needs-we must keep constantly in nrind the needs of our Allies. They are making every possible effort to reduce con- sumption and eliminate waste. Most of the principal staples are dealt out to the public under restriction of one kind or another. Fines up to 3500.00 are levied on persons who throw away stale bread. There is one feature! of all these efforts toward conserva- tion in Europe that stands out vividly-the non-working population is in a large part composed of old women and childreng they are the class upon which the incidence of reduction large-ly falls. ,We all know that Great Britain is least able of all to provide food forher- self for she has very little land. She cannot count on normal imports on account of the U-Boats. England began saving food by eating less and bv eliminating waste which is using food to the best advantage. At the same time the public was told how and why to save. Domestic science lessons have been given in the press, in leaflets and in lectures. There are local controllers and local boards to which each woman is appointed. Regulations are enforced by police, local authorities and by the Food Ministry's own inspectors. Much, how- ever. is left to the peopleg they are asked to co-operate, are appealed to and exhorted. Grain is controlled by the Wheat Commission in order that the amounts obtainable and the prices fixed may be just. Oils and fats are controlled so that there may be enough for glycerine, soap, margarine and cattlefeed. Butter is verv scarce and everv at- tempt is made to substitute margarine, although at times even 'that cannot be secured. Sugar has also become a rare commodity. Be- fore the war, over one--half of the sugar was brought in fromicoun- tries, now enemies. It now has to be doled out in' rations and con- sumers must register with some one retailer. Only one-half pound a week is allowed to each person. Only one pound of meat. for one person i s permitted. ' JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER '1918 Frenchmen are suspicious of government and so it has been hard to fix taxes, prices and rations. A sugar card has been issued. The allowance is 13 po-unds per person a year and ours is S5 to 90 pounds per year. The meat shortage is serious. At first they ate more of it to make up for the lack of other food. Then, too, France had to feed millions of French and Belgian refugees and their herds were seized by the Germans. We all know how serious it is that the soldier can have meat only one meal a day. America must send meat and wheat! Bread is the staple food in France and because wheat, beef, pork products, dairy products and sugar are of the concentrated, sort advantageous to the conditions of shipping, these are the foodstuffs we must send. However we cannot increase or even maintain our present exports of these commodities without reducing our con- sumption. ' Therefore we are forced to acknowledge that our Allies are dependent upon us for food and for larger quantities than we have ever before exported. If we cannot maintain our Allies in ther necessities, we cannot expect them to remain in war. If their food fails we shall be left alone in t.he fight and the Wetsterri line will move to the Atlantic seaboard. Thus it is not only a matter of our own safety and self interest but also it is a matter of humanity that we give of our abundance that we may relieve- suffering. From this view of the food situation in the countries abroad, we see that they have been conserving food in a most forcible and stringent manner. Many of our methods for conserving food have their beginning in these countries but instead of being compulsory, ours are much less constraining. Compulsory ratio-ning has been adopted by the common consent of all nations which have tried it, only as a last resort and should be avoided so long as any other po-ssi- ble way remains. This. method should never be used except to save whole districts of people from starvation. However, the negative features of the food situation of the Cen- tral Empires do not represent the positive military features for the Allies. Food conservation is an absolute militarv necessity to the American people, as critical and vital to us and to the Allies as it has ever been to our enemies. The conservation of food in Germany was a defensive measure. Food conservation in America is an of- fensive measure and bears a direct relation to the militarv powers of the Allied armies in Europe. Food conservation thus becomes a positive military duty to every American and one that bears rlirectlv upon the offensive military campaign in the large sense. Therefore food is the power behind the guns. IUNE' , THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 'Heligb School Glass llboem Norman G. Burlage W'e have finished all our lessons Finished them and passed our Regents After years of patient toilingg Years of work, but we enjoyed them. Tho' weive studied, weive had pleasures, At the social 'hours and parties, At the sleighrides and the dances, Now we come to the Commencement T he Commencement of lifeis journey, Fitted well and Htted ably, F or the tasks which are awaiting. N ow, if e'er, our Country needs us, In the time ol' direst peril X Needs us for her Army-Navy, For her tractors and instructors, For her farmers and her helpers, Helpers in this greatest struggle, Some have gone and more are going, Others of us must remain here But no- matter what our station, VVhat our wishes or ambitions, 'We must stand behind our Army Stand behind them and support them That our Country be successful And our Class of Nineteen Eighteen lVorthy of its Alma Mater. , JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 'heligb School 195 Name XVESLEY BLODGE'l l NORMAN BURLAGE FLO'l,l.EN CE UOIOP ER NOIRR-IS DAMON SADIUEL T. DR,-XGO B IORLEY EVARTS EFIVIE GTBRS ANTHONY GUGIXO RUSSELL JOY ARTIIUR MOORE EDXYARD CYBRIAN CHARLES RENNE RICJHAIYD SITAVER JENNIE STON'E GEORGE TADT GUY 'ITADT H.-XLPH XVILTSIE DOROTHY XVINCHESTER 4: if n Ni cliname Blodgett' Norm Coop Damon Sztmmien Stub lvla.1'tin Susie 'll'm1y Bus Art Pubblesn Renniel' Steele Dick Jane Tacltie No. In Tadtie No. ll XVhisk ers .41-,oth Oliice Fznrm Cadet. Class Poet. Leader Stznflf of 11418. Masonian, Class Prophet. Class Bard. Alpha Delta. Vice-Pres. Senior H. S. Class F'2Ll'1T1 Cadet. Farm Cadet. Basketball SQQflll-11 Tuzun. President Senior Class Leader Staff of 1918. Masrmian. Basketball Second Team. Senior Play. Class Historian. Basketball First Team. Farm Cadet Counsellor. Basketball First Team. Senior Play. Farm Cadet. Senior Plav. Se21'eta1'y Senior Class. 'FH.1'l'l1 Cadet. Class O1'a.t.or. Masonian. Farm Cadet. Zetesizmn. Class Bard. Leader Staff of 1918. lvinuer of Basketball Second Tea Masonian. Frtrin C21 d et. Class Beard. C'uunsello1'. Y l'll . JL:NE THE NORMAL LEADER 17918 518 IIHULIHTGS Favorite Occupation Fording' his Stoneboai Nvriting Noies. Piano. Farming. Testing Steel. l5u1?lering. Caring for 'Vlfells' Nexvshoy. Being Obliging. Forgetting. Sewing NVilcl Oais. 'Riding' a Bicycle. Driving his Moiher's lT'orrl Hunting. Manual Training. DrawingC'?p Pail-oling C6l'l1.G'l' Street. Ask Ge01'gin0 . Prospcwling. Arguing. Driving her I+'rn'cl. l 1 4: As VV e Know Them 1'l.alppy am 1, from care 1 am free, lvhy zu'en'1. Uhey all contented like me? Most joyful let the Poet be, It is through him that all men see. There's. many a brown, brown eye, they say, - But none so bright. as thine. Always thoughtful and kind and un- troubled. He hacl a head to contrive, a tongue to pe1'suade, ' On the s'ta',2.'e he was natural, simple, affecting. 'Twes only when he was off, he was act- ing. But to see her is to love her, Love but her and love forever. He was a scholar and a. ripe good one. 1-lis hand is ready and Willing. 'And still they gazed and still their won- der grew Thai one small head could carry all he knew. il-lis heart' was in his work. 'Mfiih nmlive igoxvard none: with chzirity for all. 'None but himself can be his parallel. 'Just' so! I Come. give ns a taste of your quality. 'He nothing common did, nor ni0a.n. 1:'i'CK'iKlLlS evenings all too quickly spent. Infinite riches in 21 little l'001Il.H JUNE 'run NORMAL. LEADER 1918 3unior Glass '18 Marion Johnson S Wediiesday, September 12th, 1917 was the day, long to be remembered, when we came, as strangers, to Fredonia Normal. As we entered the unfamiliar halls, thronged with girls, we met some who wore tags bearing the letters Y. VV. C. A. T' These girls were our haven of hope and refuge. Had it not been for them, we more timid ones might have been over-come by fear. Very generously they helped us with the duties of the first dayf' In the afternoon these Y. VV. girls held in our honor, an Acquaintance Partyi' in the gymnasium, and an acquaintance party it was correctly called, for we made many lasting friends that after noon. The remainder of that first week was given to the arrangement of classes, to meeting our teachers and becoming acquainted with the class-rooms, and theschool, in general. On Friday evening, the Sen- iors gave us a reception. This was our First Social Hour and a very delightful one. That first day the halls were lilled with girls but the junior class was fortunate in having one boy, John Vandevelde, to whom the honor of being our President, naturally fell. VVe made Marjorie Rutter, Vice President, Abbie Stone, Secretary and Gladys Scott, Treasurer. ln the fall, several meetings were held to plan an outing, a Weiner roast, but because we could not find an opportune time and on account of unfavorable weather conditions, it was given up. After much planning, we decided to give a Hallowe'en Party as our 'turn came for a Social Hour. This was a real Halloween Party as some of the- juniors turned into very live Ghosts' for the pleasure of those present. XV e succeeded in raising a goodly sum for the NY. M. C. Af, fund. The Red Cross also, received our financial aid. During the winter, Patriotism seemed to rival class sp'rit and the usual class activities were lessened. XV hen Spring came, we were plunged deep in the joys of Nature Study. Near the end of the year, we suddenly realized that our wonder- ful and beloved Seniors were going to leave us. As a token of 'Q V I is l 'i li il l l l l l l l JUNE 'r Ill E Rfownwl A L L E A D R 1018 farewell and as a proof of our admiration, we gave theni a fudge party, on the fourteenth of June. It was a 'fudge party in' name only, for we were too patriotic to use sugar. However, the fudge pan was handed down as was customary, we served punch, and each class performed stunts.', This was our last appearance as juniors Know us henceforth as-Seniors-41919, lllllllllIllllllllllllllHlllllllllll H5 Silly little Freshman Trying hard to learn. Neerln't learn the tire-drill: You're too green to burn. INEHHlllllllllllllllllllllillllHHHllillllllllllllll Junior Normal Class IUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 91 Gbe ilaegenb of 1919 Lucfile M. Houck, Normal '19, Should, you ask me whenceqthisstory, g Wheiice this legend, this 'traditi'on, With the mysteries of the unknown, g VVith the care free songs of dayi dreams, 1 And the fulfillment of our Wishes, With their frequent repetition, And their wild reverberation, As of thunder in the mountains, I should answer I should tell you From the dark and bygone ages, g V From the .traditions of our childhood, . From the triumph ot. ourgtrials, From the memories -of our pleasures, A Wliere the junior Normal class lives ever in sucess and glory. A Listen to this solemn legend, ' To this song of 1!l19- i 4 , I Ye whose hearts are pure and simple, VVho have faith in all our doings, There are longings, yearnings, cheerings, For the good we're comprehending, Groping madly in the darkness That, practice classes ever offer. , Yea, we're working, working, working, Striving hard to doiour duty, Y ' I, f As the Seniorshave before usQ in - ' Then onward through 'the coming school year, In the days we'll love the best, Wlieii our hearts are heavy laden, And the sun has gone to rest, Then we'll sit us down to ponder, ,Q V How as Seniors we may win, ' F In life's battle thrust before us, VVith its shouts and worldly din, Hence my legend, my tradition, . From the longrememberecl school days, Where the-class of 191Sl',' First begin to win its -praise. JUNE THE NORMAL LEADE-R 1918 fthe flDLl5iC'E61JHl2tl1'l6l'lt ' Oliizic M. lflfifllcft, Nowiial 1918. The work of the Music Department has been of an especially in- -teresting and benelicial character this year, song work has been given much attention, dealing principally with classical and patriotic songs. While the first aim' of this department is to equip the students for teaching Public School Music, that has not been the only aim this year. Much time has been devoted to outside Patriotic work. Instead of following the' usual custom of singing Christmas Carols, this yearat that time, the music girls gave a Christmas pro- gram in the Presbyterian Church and prepared a happy time fo-1' several little orphan 'boys . ' . The department was called upon to assist in the Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives and on Decoration day. They bought a Lib- erty Bond andwere glad to do- their bit, I Most of the Music girls have studied special voice work with Mrs. Gardiner and an enjoyable recital was given by these pupils. Our annual concert was given Saturday, june 8, to which the school and all its friends were invited. A beautiful composition was selected The Garden of Flowers, a cantata by Luizi Denza. The composer has put much originalty into this composition as shown in such effects as the rippling of the happy streamlet, the gentleness of the summ.er breezes, the hum of the bees and the dance of the butter- flies, all expressed in the words, rhythms, and beautiful harmonies of fthe music. The commencement music completed the work of the music department for theyear 1918. 1 This year a new class was added to the Music department which was the study and directing of the orchestra. This work was very ably conducted by Miss Welles. Besides playing in chapel twice a. week, the orchestra also played at the senior play and on other special occasions and gave a very successful and enjoyable concert Friday, May 29. VVe feel grateful to Miss VVelles for her efficient work in training our orchestra and for all the orchestra has given the school. VVe wish, through this, the Senior Annual, to show our appre- ciation to our lo-yal friends Mrs. Start, Miss Barker, Mrs. Gardiner and Miss NVelles for all they have done for us. And here the singer for his art, , Not all in vain may pleadg The song that nerves the nations heart, Is in itself a deed. - IUNE THE' NVORMLAL LEADER 1915 llntermebiate Department ' Hester E. Hall , The intermediate department of the Fredonia Normal School is, indeed, no small part of the institution. The pupils together with their efficient teachers have made the work interesting and beneticial to the Normal department. In former years it has been the custom for these grades to unite for their final exercises. This year the custom has been replaced by each grade's givingqan entertainment of it's own. The fifth grade gave a play. consisting of scenes from, Heidi The - sixth grade's play was made up: ot scenes from, Robin 1-loodf' The seventh and eighth grades each gave a varied program pertaining to their school work. by i The war work.,done by these grades has been remarkable. The fifth grade contributed 51.550 to the Liberty Loan and 33101166 to the thrift stamps. Besides this the pupils are members of the Junior Red Cross. They have also taken great interest in Red Cro-ss work. They have made 50.00 tags, 400 trench candles and have done sewing. The sixth grade has contributed -S3875 to the'Liberty Loan and 515223106 to the thrift stamps. These pupils are also members of the junior Red Cross. They have done knitting and sewing for the cause of humanity. i The seventh grade has contributed S1050 to the Liberty Loan and 35203.78 for War Saving Stamps. They are all members of the Junoir Red Cross. This grade contributed 310.136 toward the second Red Cross war fund. They have done knitting and sewing for the Red Cross. . The eighth grade has contributed 351110 2-3 toward the Liberty Loan and S177 for War Saving Stamps. The pupils are all members of the Iiuiior Red Cross, They have given 5154.05 for the Library fund and 9510 for the second 'Red Cross fund. They have also been busy with their needles in.. both sewing and knitting. These grades are surely to be commended for their patriotism. The following are the honor students in each grade: , F fffh Grade- Wfinifred4Cumming. Ethelyn A. Holcomb. . Geraldine Gibbs. Stewart B. Mcliwen. Marvin T. Sampson. JUNE THE NO HMAL LEQ ADEAR 1918 Sixth Gmdeeh Clara C. Huntley. Hazel Johnson. Alice Love. Sewentlz Gmdce Leah Barnes. Burton Belden. Dorothy Cardy. Winnifred Newton Mary L. Tarbox. Bruce Middaugh. . Pauline Pratt. Manley Sessions. Isabelle 'Martin. Efighzfh Grade- Ruth Laurie Cumming. Jeannette Gardiner. Robert Holcomb. t . .. . In January the students of the eighth grade organized their graduating class. The following were elected: Angeline Keller. Esther Obertrifter, President .......... .......... ...... R 0 bert Holcomb A Vice-President .. .... Augeliaze Keller . Secretary ..... . . .Esther Obf'rM'iffm' Treasurer .... . . .Fred C'LH7l'llZl'lZg.9 Class Colors . . . . .... . . .Gram cmd Old R050 Class Flower .......... ........ ............ T 1 ni Rose Eighth grade, we congratulate you. May you enter your fresh- man year with the same determination, to win, that you: have shown throughout the other years of your school life. 'UG ,ann-'iw .9 'tg 'fqawgntizlfl K-4Qr..,f I In ll 'F 4-'IX . 3 il ,,,,-,,K- JUNQE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 if ll l ' - 1' xi 9- islniso . ' C Q' J H Elie lkinbergarten 1 One of the important departments of our Fredonia Normal School is the Kindergarten. Our most efficient teachers, Miss Edith Graves and Miss Edith Barber, have done all in their power to make the work very interesting and beneficial. In the opinion of all the students they have succeeded in both respects. 1 ' The Mothers Club of Fredonia have held a meeting once a month in the Kindergarten room, at which the student Kindergarten. teachers have assisted. Many interesting and helpful talks have been given. Among the most distinguished speakers were Dr. Ed- ward Clark, Buffalo, N. Y., Mrs. H. Osgood Holland, Buffalo, N. Y., and Dr. Mankell, Buffalo, N. Y. On May 8, the Senior Kindergarten girls gave a luncheon in the Kindergarten room in honor of Miss Graves toishow their ap- preciation of her work with them and to wish her future happiness. The senior girls have enjoyed many spreads in the Kindergar- ten throughout the year. Do well thy work. It shall succeed, In thine or in another's day 3 And if denied the victor's meed, Thou shalt not lack the toilers' pay. lflfliiittier. The A1pha,Delm Sorority ' ' ' '--1' 'A - 1918 I 1 f - JUNE THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 Ellpba Eelta Ganuna. ' Viola, lfVi!lz's, Cor. Svoyl ' At all times during the past school year has the Gamma chapter of the Alpha Delta sorority stood for loyalty, friendship and high ideals of character. Several open meetings have been held by which to extend our good fellowship to the other students of the school, and musical pro.- grams, with refreshments followed by a social time have contributed to make each of these meetings a success. s . U Wlio can forget the 'Owl,-' given in the gymnasium during the last of February? This annual affair afforded a splendid opportunity for giving vent to all the cleverness and originality of which this group of girls is' always found to be capable. The leader of the en- terprise was Mary Dunbar, chosen as fliditor-in-chief because of the faculty she possesses of making a success of every hard? thing she im- dertalies. We were far from disappointed with the result. A Our last important' social event was in honor of the twenty- fifth anniversary of the .organfzation of this chapter. 'It was in the nature of a Social l-lour, with a program which included songs and yells given by the Alpha girls and an inspiring talk concerning the Al- pha Delta society ,of twenty-five years ago, by Miss Juliana Shepard, who was one of the charter members. Another guestl of honor was Miss Sherman, the first Alpha Delta president. t ' By no means have our activities been confined to social events, for we have taken a real part in the: life of the school and community. At the time,:that the fund was being raised in behalf of the war Y. M. C. A., each member of the society sold printed recipes for a war cake, the money being given to this fund. Following that we were asked by the faculty to take charge of the Red Cross membership drive here in. the school and we gladly re- sponded. ,Committees were at once appointed and the drive launched, with splendid results. At each regular meeting, delegates have been appointed to re- present the society .at Red Cross work on Saturday afternoons, and all our members aid the Red Cross in some way.i , ln February, we as a society became identified with the Patriotic League, for community service, patriotism, and high standards of character. Nearly every member has taken the Patriotic pledge and JUNE, THE NQRMAL'LEADER 1918 is striving to live up to it. We have already shown our loyalty to the League by giving ten do-llars toward their Liberty Bond, in addition to paying for one of our own. In conclusion, we wish to thank all the members of the facul- ty and the school in general, for the many privileges we have enjoyed the generous support we have received and the responsibilities with which we have been entrusted. The close friendship and sisterhood which we, as individuals, feel toward each other and toward all the rest of the students have been the natural outgrowth. The very nnest thing we could hope for the future of our beloved sorority is that its members may experience those benehts for which we wish to express our appreciation-again. p T 3 , 1 U ,o- fl ,p-5 ,ou . '-',-.- ,YG 'fi The girl who greets with joy each returning day as an oppor- tunity for development and service, who lo-ves fun, yet feels responsi- bility, who remembers always to be kind and helpful, the girl who is loyal to her country and to the ideals of the Christ life -this. is the true Y. VV. C. A., girl.-Carrie L. Record. ' Qbe HQ. TLU1. GZ. El. V Madeline Miller. The Y. VV. C. A., has had a particularly successful and helpful year. The meetings have all been of unusual interest and well at- tended. Exceedingly helpful thoughts and ideas have been passed on at these little meetings. Such topics as, How we as girls, and as teachers may render service to our country, our community, and our friends, were discussed. To those who so kindly led meetings during the year, the cabinet wish .o ,Xpress taeir heartfelt thanks for the help and benefit which the talks have brought. The cabinet which are going out are as follows: President. Ruth Razeyg V ice-President, Florence Slaghtg Secretary, Helen Seagerg Treasurer, Madeline Miller, Faculty Advisors, Miss Fuller, Mrs. Stark. Next year, the faculty advisors will remain the same. Those who are to succeed to these- oPE1ces are as follows: President, Dorothy Wiiicliesterg Vice-President, Clara Pierceg Secretary, Marian Johnson, T reasurer, Genevieve Pratt. The cabinet which are leaving extended congratulations and best wishes to those who are filling their places. IUNE THE NORMALALEADER 1918 y Ellumni Zlbeiiartment Members of the Alumni should not fail to attend the business meeting Monday afternoon June 24, and the banquet in the evening. Cupidis darts have been working havoc very recently and as' a result marriages a11d engagements are much in evidence. A On June 3 in Trinity Episcopal church, were married Miss WVini- fred Fletcher Veevers of Fredonia '17' and Dr. Harold M. Lecliner of Dunkirk. They expect to make their home in Buffalo after july 1. The bride did substitute work in the Dunkirk schools the past year. Oni June G, Miss Mildred G. Hart, Nor. 313, surprised her friends by being quietly married to Dr, Harold H. Hickey. also a former Normal High school student. Dr. Hickey is in the Dental Officers Reserve and on account of expected orders to duty, the wedding was arranged for an earlier date than at first planned. The bride has been teaching at Fairport, N. Y. On ,Tune 12, Allan VVarner of Dunkirk and Miss Marion Wilbiir, another former Normal girl were united in marriage at the bride's home in Central Avenue. The engagement of Miss Alice Dorothy McCartey '16 of Fre- donia toi Emmons Davis Day '12 has also been announced recently. Both are Normal graduates.. - Dr. Lester I-luhes Bouquin of Laona a former basket ball star at the Normal has been called to the Medical officers training camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. Among Fredonia Alumni to recently enlist are Harold VV. Ran- ney in the coast artillery, Andrew Freeman and jackson B. Clark in various branches of the service. Among those receiving advanced degrees at Columbia Univer- sity this month,,was Vlfalter XV. Pettit, '01, Doctor of Philosophy. The sad death of Miss Ruby A. Hodge '15 on June 9 was a great shock to many friends. She had been ill but two weeks. Miss Hodge had been a successful teacher in the Fredonia Public schools since her graduation from the Normal. JUNET THE NORMAL LEADER 1918 School 'Notes In regard to the purchase of Liberty Bonds, Dr. Dana said on May 9th, that the Normal School had purchased sasoo. This fact should not give anyone cause to feel puffed up. We may consider first the wiseness ot the investment. A good rate ot interest is to be derived from them and it may be said that iti is better than that paid by Savings Banks. It also tends to cultivate economy and thrift. Some people say, it is a good investment because their bonds areisalcable. XV e are not doing our share it we sell our bonds for luxuries. VVe should aid our government by not asking for the ser- vices of those which the government could use. Self-denial is our contribution to the atrocities and iniquities which have ever blotted the pages of history. Miss McLaury read one of Alfred Noyes' Poems, The High- waymanl' on May 10th. A littlng introduction telling about Alfred Noyes, his interest in English lite and war was given. H'e was a believer of Romanticism and thus he wished to create a hero in his writing. The poem was exceedingly interesting and it was read so that mental pictures could easily be formed in the mind of one who had any imagination . A beautiful anthem Still, Still, VVith Thee by Helen Ellen Hunt was sung by Miss Ethel Barker, teacher of music May 1-ith. Miss Barker has ia very pleasing voice and it was a great pleasure to listen to the sweet quality and harmony ol her notesi Each In His Own Tongue by Vlfilliam Carruth was read by Miss -larrold in Chapel May 15th. The thought of the poem is well adapted to the condition of affairs today and shows the position that many people are taking. The choir sang a very pleasing anthem., Untold Ye Portals from Gounods Redemption on May Appropriate exercises for 'Italian Day were held in chapel May 2-L. The music students sang Santa Lucia as the opening number. Dr. Dana introduced in a very iitting manner, Dr. Chili, a graduate of this school who addressed the faculty and students. This day was the Third Anniversary of ltaly's entrance into the VV ar. Dr. Chili had received a request from the President to set a side, this day in order to give ltaly what honor she was due and to show her that IUNE TI-IE NORMAL LEADER 1918 Americaiwas with the Allies. German propaganda gave false rea- sons for Italy's entrance-'into the war stating that she had betrayed her alliance and entered for a selfish motive. In truth Italy entered the war for thefsake of humanity. She could no longer tolerate the crimes of the Teutons. I-Ier life and property is now at stake and. it is up tolus to unite and aid her physically, morally and financially. Miss French read a translation of the Italian National Hymn which was then sung by the music girls. Immediately following the Flag salute was stuig. Mr. Morris gave a most interesting speech about Italy and the Italian people. The Italians are a very patriotic and loyal people and in regard. to citizenship they can teach us many things. The summary of the history of Italy with great emphasis upon the work, being done was given. Dr. Dana introduced Father Vanolli who apologized for his in- ability to express his thoughts and feelings in the English language. But he was eloquent. I Everyone sang the Star Spangled Banner as the closing number. . 324 Senior Thermal Glass' llblav I G5reen Stockings 'Maviovtz A. Pmfcntrnu, Normal '1S. We as a Senior Class feel justly proud of our class play, Green'Stockings which was presented May 18, in the school chapel, before a large audience. On May 27, the play was repeated in the Drohen. Theatre at Dunkirk, for the benefit of the Red Cross Society. Music before the play and between the acts was given by the Normal School Orchestra, under the direction ot Miss Mary VVelles, teacher of violin. The musical program included both classical and popu- lar selections and was much appreciated by the audience. The plot of Green Stockings hinges about an old English eus- tofn by which the eldest daughter is expected to wear green stockings at the wedding of her younger sisters, provided 'she herself is un- married. Celia Faraday is the eldest daughter and two of her sis- ters, Madge and Evelyn K Lady Trenchardj have already married and as the play cpcns, Phyllis the' youngest sister is engaged, The eldest daughter is made to feel her position by the other members of JUNE THEANORMAL LEADER 1918 the family, especially the youngest daughter and Bobbie, her financee. ,Finally on the spur of the moment, Celia creates astory of her en- gagement to a Colonel Smith who she says, is away on fpreign ser- vice. The annotmcement of her engagement, together with the air of mystery surrounding her fiancee make Celia the center of attraction at home and most popular among their friends. A love letter written by Celia. in a spirit of fun but which she sup- posed she had burned, found its way to a far-off foreign station and to a real Colonel Smith. Eight months after her engagement Celia 'had a death notice of Colonel Smith published in the newspaper but on that very day Colonel Smith arrives in England on a furlough and calls on Celia. He has seen the death notice and introduces himself as aw very dear friend of Colonel Smith, and claims. to bring a last message to Celia. The complications which arise out of this tangle are very amusing. In the end, however, everything is adjusted and Celia and the real Colonel Smith are actually engaged. ln years to come, can we ever quite forget this fine production? Did you ever think that our dear Madeline was such an 'iinventive genius P To think, of her inventing XR-lobbles , and lfVo'bbles rose. admirably to the position of Celia's lover. Indeed, he seemed quite adept. Dear Aunt lda was the unwilling accomplice to Celia's plans. How cleverly she aided Celia although she really thought Celia's con- duct most immoral We were not surprised at Dot's devotion to clever, witty Bobbie I and Bobbie was cleverl, nor at the way in which she upheld him while talking to Celia. Didn't Rita, Bea and-Dot make the best sisters? And no, we surely never can forget Archie, as the father of the Faraday girls, continuously saving God bless my soul' In years to come, may we all take heart and remember Admiral Grice's statement, There are still greater fish to be caught..', VVe feel at'this time that we should thank the High School boys who so ably lilled in the parts. Morley Evarts made an excellent but- ler and Arthur Moore and Charles Renney as james Raleigh and Henry Steel were very clever. The complete cast was as follows : , Aunt Ida ..........,... . ............ Thora M clsaughlin Celia I ..... ' . . . Madeline Miller Phyllis ......... . .Dorothy Kelley Lady Trenchard . . . . .Beatrice Smith Madge Faraday . . . ..... Rita Snow Robert Tarver . . .Melvin Olson l l l l H1 l l l l l l l l 6 J. l l .. .I JUNE THE NORMAL LE ADER 1 918 Colonel Smith .......... Mr. Faraday Qfatherj . . . Admiral Grice . James Raleigh . . . . . Henry Steele ..... Martin, the butler . . . .... . . . . 51? . . . .john Vande Velde . .... Archie Harkness . . . .Sim McMille11 . . .Arthur Moore . . . .Charles Renne . . . zMorley Evarts jfarm CEabetsf1918 The following' have left school to do farm cadet ser- vice and have r eceived credits for t Loyal Blodgett Russell Blodgett Wfesley Blodgett Leonard Damon Norris Damon Ray Damon Samuel Drago Deward Damon Antliorly Gugino Charles Gugino Brown Hall john l-lunley Theodore Hart Russell joy Williarn Lodico Edward O'Brien Tlioinas Rynalslci Richard Shaver George Tadt Vfendall VVoodbu1'y Ralph VViltsie Vincent Aldrich Frances lflfilson Gertrude Blodgett Boyd Cadwell John Bailey he same. JUNE THE NO1itMAIf 1918 athlete wise 7 ' c T p I Guy' Tazdt, Hg S-. -'18 ' - - V Concerning the athletics of ,nineteen hundredeighteen, not much can be said owing in part, to thenfactuthat 'a .basketball team was the only team of any kind organized by the school this Year, One rea- sonffor this condition is that many of our boyshave enlisted in the service of Uncle Sam, and many others have accepted places in the industrial World which seemsito oHer especially attractive positions at this time. , ' According to the- old proverb, All's. well that ends well our basketball season was a most successful one, asour boys won their last game of the year from the Eclinboro team by the score off 63-21. The line-up for the season was asfollows :s Theodore Hart, Thomas Rynalski, Harry Hickey, Charles Gugino, Samuel Gugino, -lames Phelps and Arthur XfVilson. A The following men were presented with the blue basketball N having played in half the games oi the season: Arthur Moore, Thos. Rynalski, Harry Hlickey, Samuel Gugino, Charles Gugino. GYMNASIUM MEET A On Friday evening, April 26th, the annual gymnasium meet was held. The gymnasium was appropriately decorated w'th American flags. The excellent program included military marching, folk dancing and tactics, A large banner was presented to the thfrtl and fourth year High School girls who received the greatest number of credits for floor work. The program was closed with a fancy dance by the third and fourth year High School girls in costume. On the Saturday evening following, a social hour and dance was given for the students and their friends. HIGH SCHOGL BOYS' TRACK MEET 011 May Sth and Slth the traclc meet of the boys' High School classes was conducted by Mr. Braun. The events were :high jump, 5 ft. 2 in.: broad A,jump, 16 tt. 3 in.g 100 ,yarddashz 220 yard dash: mile run, and a rope climbing contest. A . As a result, Hiram Go-ulding, Guy Tadt and Alvan Eddy were pre- sented with the yellow gymnasium N , being the highest scorers of their respective classes. Altogether our athletic activities oi this year have not been as prominent as of years past, we hope and trust that the Blue and Xlfhite will again reach its normal stride next year. l 4 4 i l The Normal Basket B 1917-18 11.11 Team ,,.,J. ,.. ' JUNE T H E N O R M A L L E A D E R 1 9 1 8 ew .. fu A i NU' YQ s . l E' . VB' .1 ck' NAT U RE S'l'Ul JY Did you know that in Botany lab, ' There was always an awful confah As to why had the daisy Construction so hazy - And for what was that queer yellow dab? A ' I But: the question was settled some- how: Therc's an end to Botanical rowg And he loves me, he doe-sn't, He was true, he wusn't Is the story the daisy tells now. Movie Actors- Oharlie C'haplin-Melville l4lx'ai ls. 'Thecla E2n'F3'41VlZ1!'V Kelsey. Lillian lVa'k0r-l-lelen Fromor. Mary Pickl'n'-1'fl-Glaflys ilflulkin. YVU1. Hart-Sim. Lines ol' Caesar still remind us, Il' we had that great man hero. 'L h.a.t dep'art.in,g, wed leave be- hind us. Loving footiprintzs on his ear. Novel' Sven- Gert Stegefs' curls. Art, ZVIOO1'6'S walch. Pauline 1LI2Ll1'S'I'l'l2I11. Evart's brains. T0m's COHNDS. Proud Father-'So you have mel my daughter in H. S. Eslher Simons-'Yes. we sleep in the same Geugrzuihy vines. Can't sil' flow-1 in the thc-alres :my- more In American History- Miss J. - Mr, Evarls did we have any actual fighting with France in 1801'? Mr. E.- I can't remember. In Physics- Mr. J.-Mr. Eddy, why is the cen- tigrade thermometer called by that name'?' Mr. E. '- Because it was invented by a Mr. Centigraclef' Mr. H.-Translate food infio Latin. Freshie CCibusb Caboose. He-XVho's that? She--'l'hat's mly half-sister. IQLG--X'VhCI'G'S the ofher half? Edgar--Tha.t match won't light. Wcla-Tl1alt's funny, it lit a minute ago. Om' Lilwalry. The Little Minister-Charles I-larry l'arhox. Call of the W'ild-Alpha Delta Yell. Little Shepherd of Kingdome Conie -Melvin Olson. XYh0's H110 and XVhy. Melville Evzwts-His sense ol? hu- lTl0'l'. li. Bundy-His very 1Torward man- ner. T-lolr-u 905'l2'C1'-T'l91 pep , Sim -His flirting. l'lic-kv?--H'fs h21.shf1.1lnes. l?riny-His Pl1ord . Art' lX'lom'e-.I-Iis punclllality. Life is like at pane ol' glass-Tl' you C'illl'lL see thrmigh it, don't break itg Tax on the seats. XVYISI1 il. -'EX. IUNE THE N'ORIl1AL LEADER 1918 Melvin OISIOH-4 There are two Rex Spenser- My mother explored things in the Wa-Y of my learning' to. dzmeef' ' 'Vlfhat are they? Mr. O.-My feet. ' . Charles Bonne- I'm light. on my feet. I ElSt116l'ilAT11Gl1 I wish you would- He- lVoulCl what? She- Light on your own, mine are tired. J. Booth- Margaret Griffith is very polished, isn't she ? A. Johnson- Nea,rly everything she says reflects: on someone. All Ins - Inclelible-Ink. Insenisible-Some subjects. lntelligible- Leader staff C?J Tneura.ble-The 'a.nd 'er habit. Iuexcusable-Poor lessons. Indefinable-Being in love. Tnsurmountable-Assignments. THSGDQI'?1lJ19-Fl'Cl1Cl1 and YVillis. ln.dig'estible-Mufhns. Insubordinate-John Van cle Velde. Inoonvenient-Rules. Instruc-tive-School law. Iniwfdious-Spring hats. Inharruonius-The engine game in music metlhods. In'cle1n.ent.-Wea.the1'. I-Ie-'.'Are you athletic? She- Oh, yes, Pm the fastest tat- ter on our beam. He- How fast can you go? She- O, about 30 knots an hour. He- I was where the bullets were th ckest. She- I-low brave: where were you? . He-- I banded out the ammuni- tion. Teavher- Your answer reminds me of Quebec. , Pauline Hall-'lVhy? - 'l EZlChCY-'UPPCZILISQ it's founded on such a big bluff. Archie I-Ia rkness-CAfter Dr. Dana's Senior tnlkl 'tGirls are much. better lookin,fz,' than boys, Simi'iNaturally'? l ' Archfe- No. Artific'ia.lly. my pockets last night. Lois-- YVhzLtl did -she get? Rex- Oh, what an explorer usu- ally gets-enough material for a. lot'- ture. Is that Freshie strong? Soph.-- VVel1, I saw him break a dollar yesterday. C. Pilkey- That reporter keeps staring at my nose. Helen I-lfoenis- Yes, I guess he is supposed to keep his eye on every- thing' that turns up. DIC l I.0NAiRY STUDY Mr. Van de Velde-Perepatetic Den- olfgi st. Flora King-Somniferous peregina- tor. Lucile M'Urra,y-Loqtmcious psycho- path. Madeline Miller-Soiclisant socktlol- oger. Archie Harkness - Perspicacious euclidite. Ruth Riizey-Montessorian seraph, Ted I-Tart-Flagitious vounf.:stor. I-Tilclogard Kolpin-Garrulous pole- mic. 5 Sim Mc'Mi1len-Astronomical exoog- itater. ' Rosalielle Bacon-Bombastic attar- kenter. Lucile Houck-Vericlicztl fectotum. Freshman- My father is a. veteran and has a wooden leg. Sophomore--'S nothing. My sister has a cedar chest. Ruth R.-K'lVhom do you resrarcl as the Hreateste ,fzvenei-al in history? Yvilhur-CDesiring peacel Joan of Arc', of course. Razey- Tell me a fairy story for the kinclor2farten. Sealger-- 'A fairy story? YVell, let's see, how shall we begin it? T'vorothy- Begin it 'T was cletnined at the Arts depart:m'ent.' Porter- Next ston is Laoua, want me to brush you off? Passenger- No, when the train stops, T'1l step off. ,P .. als OUR ADVERTISERS THEY HAVE RESPONDED MOST LIBERALLY TO OUR SOLICITORS. THEY MERIT AND SHOULD RECEIVE THE PATRONAGE OF OUR STUDENTS AND READERS. 'IHE MANAGEMENT OF THE LEADER WISI-IES TO EXTEND THANKS TO THE ADVERTISERS WHO HAVE USED OUR COLUMNS -I' 'I' MOIR VVANTS FEET TO SHCE The Stevens Store has everything for the Gracluate. Dresses, VVaists, Lingerie Underwear, Hosiery. I Try Stevens First. The Quality Store. J. Bondi's Ideal Barber Shop Hair Cutting Face Massaging for Men and NVomen. fl'-'rivate room for lacliesj Scalp Treatmentg Shampoo, Electric Treatment. A sanitary shop in every particular. Equipment first- class. 35 E. Main'Street, Fredonia. Qenssel 391' Established 1824 Troy, N. Y. olytechnic, M' Engineering and Science g 7 Courses in Civil Engineering CC. EJ, Mcclmnical Engineering CM. EJ, Electrical Engineering KE. EJ, Chemical Engineering CCh. EJ, und General Science QB. SJ. Also Graduate and Special Courses. Unsurpassed new Chemical, Physical, Electrical, Me- ' l T ' L bo ntories chnnical and Materia :1 estmg n r . n For catalogue nud illustrated pamphlets showing work of graduates and students and views of buildings and campus, apply to JOHN VV. N'-UGENT, Registrar. MOIR YVANTS FEET TO SHOE S 'I' 'I' -s-----.uw - , MOIR WANTS FEET TO SHOE X We have a fine assortment of There IS Comfort thefamous - Schrafft In 3' Chocolates THE IDEAL BAKERY Phone 205 23 Temple St.. Fredonia We have them in assorted colors et low prices. Give us a'call. Bierce-Schaich Hardware Company The Nlffgjjlfeadef 22 W. Main Street, ' The Mission Print Shop . Fredonia. 60 Cargiltliix:,r:raStrect Q frrlzllfffisiil 42 f l 1 lf T f e. .ri g ffsisfs, e . fr ,. f Wgllus Ay' V4 ld I ,illll l l -l IO' l Leather Goods - m !pg .n ll' 'L I' ff Wx E h T fllfillllll for you 5 The Finishing Touch Graduates , And the sweetest essential is that ' imparted by beautiful flowers, that , lend their sweet essence of purity ' and freshness. All the prevailing 5 cut flowers subject to your order and to deliveries most prompt. SAI-ILE BROS. 1 Both phones 302-M 97-101 Newtnn St Phelps' Pharmacy The Best of Everything MOIR WANTS FEET TO SHOE 2 MOIR VVANTS FEET TO SHOE Newly Arriyedceipparel for Misses and Women. An especially full showing of DRESSES, WAISTS AND SKIRTS. Dresses of figured Jap Silks, Voiles and Ginghams. ll:Illl'll'l1'InlnihNu!'ll'hl'In'hFhllul'll'll'l:llnFlnllql'ul'l4'hlhlhllll'xA'u'uh Our showing of-dainty blouses includes, Georg- ette, Crepe cle Chine. Tub Taffetas, Voiles and f.Jl'gEl.I'lCi1GS that are being sold at prices you can cannot rezist. nl-vln'n'u-I--vnrmlm--'uvl.n.n.rlu'n.-u.u.n.n.un--I-nu.n.rua'n'u.Iw.n.n Our large assortment of skirts includes staples in silk, Poplin and Neyer-shrink white washable skirts. James D, lVleLaren SIEVERTKS PHARMACY 18 West Main ' Fredonia, N. Y. The place to buy Graduation Presents. 'We have the gifts suitable for the occasion. Something that will please yo brother, sister, or someone else's brother or sister. Folding Manicure Sets. Novelties in Ivory. Perfumes. lvlilitary Brushes. Kits for the will-be Soldier Boys. Safety Razors-complete outfit and and necessities for the Toilet Kit. LII' Remember we have the best lee Cream and Sodas. Fresh fruit and all the new drinks. SIEVERTXS PHARMACY Opposite Columbia Hotel FREDONIA, N. Y. 'MOIR WANTS FEET TO .SHOE A. Mort: WANTS FEET TO SHOE - Th Graduatlon C presents Fredonla Opera -9 at C- l-louse ROblHSOHS 4 G' X f D Books Fine Stationery P t Cut Glass aral-noun Hand Painted China Features Monday and Wednesday Framed Pictures Fountain Pens Purses and Nl usic Rolls D , Fancy Goods. TY1E1I1glC Features Thursday and Saturday The , The - Sporting Goods ' Lake ic Shore - Store Restaurant S Outfitters for Sporwtsmen, . Athletes and Anglers. Spaulding Sweaters, jerseys, Gymnasium Goods. Crafanolas, Victrolas, Records. E. Spencer 8: Bro. 31 E. Main Street, Fredonia. i5 l l :li CLEM J. YONK, Proprietor Home Cooking Tables for the Ladies. Students Invited. MOIR WANTS FEET TOQSHOE MOIR WANTS FEET TO SHOE Bought your Raynster? If you haVen't, see us.i VVe carry the United States Rubber Co. line of coats for men, women and children. E. Abdella, tl 9 Water St., Fredonia, N.Y Headquarters for Choice Candies 4 and Nobility Chocolates PRATTDS 21 E. Main Street ' Newspapers and Magazines If yon want your New Spring Hat to be right in style, in color and in price, get it from us. i Fredonia Clothing Co. E I6 W. Main Street 5 We're Headquarters for ' Choice Fruits and Vegetables LOUIS MOSCATI 25 E. Main Street. Fredonia Fredonia Laundry VV. YV. Taylor Proprietor 16 VVater Street Fredonia Carpet Cleaning Commencement Gifts to please each student. L. EL Winchester The Jeweler 32 W. Main Street, Fredonia. N. Y. 4 'CUT FLOWERS Edwin N. Putton 8: Son Wholesale ani Retail Florists 96-08 E. Main Street Fredonia FLowER1 NES ii3'i-ANTS MOIR YVANTS FEET TO SHOE i MOIR WANTS FEET TO SHOE EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME You can buy cheaply and yet lose money: you can pay V good prices for things and yet be economical. For economy means getting the best value for the money spent. This view of economy has governed the choice of every article of furniture We offer for sale. O-ur line of furniture is the most unusual value for the money that we have ever seen. In looking our lines over you are under no obligation to purchase. Terwilliger 6: Salzer furniture and lfindertalxing V 38 W. Main Street, Fredonia, N. Y. Picture Framing. Upholstering, Repairing WE ARE NEVER SATISFIED UNLESS OUR CUSTOMERS ARE Our showing of young men's suits at 3818.00 382000, 3522.50 and 5525.00 is worthy of attention. Good clothing is scarce and We pride ourselves on the values we are offering at above prices. As we we will be unable to duplicate desirable merchandise any more this season the oppor- tunity that offers now should not be neglected. Snappy styles in Manhattan shirts with attached collars for golf and tennis in plain white and colored effects, at 32.00 and 32.50. Our wash ties and four-in-hands are here, desirable patterns in guaranteed fast colors. ' - Straw and Panama Hats. h I. M. LEVY 7 219 Central Avenue, DUNKIRK, N. Y. MOIR VVANTS FEET TO SH-OE V ,- ir MOIR WVANTS FEET TO SHOE A visit to our Studio will both interest. and entertain you. Send, your Soldier Boy your Pidture in one of our little leather cases. w The McLaren Studio - Artistic Portrniture Normal Loader Photos 37 XV. Main Street by McLaren Fredonia F ine line of Reliable Jewelry Bracelet 'Watches C: meo Goods Broaches Lavalliers Bar Pins Pendants Beads Rings Belts VValclemer Chains Cigarette Cases Rosaries Coat Chains Cut Glass Mahogony Clocks Sterling Silverware Special attention to Optical work. All lenses dunlicatecl. Repair work of all kinds of jewelry and XV:1Tches clone well. MARSH epson Jewelers and Refracting Opticians Fredonia, New York 15 East Main Street, ' 4- IMIOIR-,WANTS F.EE'T TO SHOE ae at THE sAFE sToRE I k Incorporated Masonic Building, Dunkirk, N. Y. Graduation Day Is an important event in the student's life ' My a Its especially a time when each and every one wants to look his best. VVe've done our part 'to help you look your prettiest. . 'H 1 ' We've asseinbled an assortment of Wearables suitable for the young lady and the young man, and We extend you an invitation to visit our store and see for yourself just how Well equip- ped we are to cater to your Wants. . 126 526 Safety First! Each of these accidents may seem funny when someone else is the goat, but when YOU are the victim itls time to think of Neighbor Wiseman, whose house is lighted throughout With , EDISCN MAZDA LAMPS' These Wonderful lamps make it possible for Neighbor Wiseman to have electric light in every room in hishouse. smau MAZDAS7iDU111iDg' all night make it safe for him to go from cellar to garret at any hour. Neighbor Wiseman enjoys all this convenience because he has learned thatwith EDISON MAZDA Lamps he can get three times as much light as he previously got with old-style carbon lamps-and still use no more electricity than he used before. Let us demonstrate the saving convenience of these lamps to you. Niagara Sc Erie Power Company 41 East Main Street, Fredonia tldk V is ,, 3 , F I 35 5 2 ii E' If 'E 'E EE E -E 1: 3 y 5? 2 VS ,Ig 4 'F :- V, ,I fi I 5 S Z 5 5 A fa Zu . I-I e F We Fe -Q F 5 vf Li J Q 'Y ., E cv