San Diego State University - Del Sudoeste Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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16 WHITEANDGOLD term. The girls all said it was the finest crew ltdo'l that has been given this term. The entire house was decorated with Pristis pennants. Progressive games were played on the glass porch, which was decorated with Chinese lanterns and pennants. It was very exciting at the end of the evening when three of the young ladies had to play for the best prize. Miss Cosgrove was the lucky maiden and carried home a beautiful etching. Miss Reeves won the consolation prize. Light refreshments were served and everybody went home happy with a souvenir. The Second Normal football team, composed principally of boys of the eighth and ninth grades, played three games during this season. In the nrst gamewith the University Heights school team, our boys won by a score of II to 0. The Sherman Heights team- won the second game by live points. They were well drilled and heavier than our team. Score 3+0. The last game was played with a team from the United Presbyterian Sunday School, and resulted in a tie, 5-5. Otto Jeager, the mascot of the first team, did good work as quarter; Hilton Johnson of the eighth grade, who was captain, play- ed full back. He has the making of a. good football man in him, and we hope to have him in our ninth grade team next year. In honor of our football team and coach a banquet was given by the X Y Z is on December, which was declared by all to be the social event of the term. The guests assembled in the lower corridor and when all was ready they were ushered into the dining room. The tables were arranged in the shape of a large N and were trimmed with yellow Chrysanthemums and loaded with things of a more substantial nature. Above the tables and on the wall were hung Normal pennants and banners in great profusion. The place cards were in the shape of footballs and made appropriate souvenirs. The program was unique and appropriate to the occasion. Mr. Bliss illustrated the fact that a banquet could be umpired as well as a football game. Mr. Crandall. as the kickoff, spoke highly of the team and showed that much credit was due them for the work done this season. Capt. BUE- ler, as foul tackler, responded to llOur Coachli in a way that made everyone proud that we have a man like Mr. Crandall to coach our team. Miss Spears, as chief rooter, told of the deep feeling ltour girls have for ltour boys? Mr. Orrin Smith as off sideliner, spoke about llOur Girlsli in a very touching manner and suggested to the boys at new line along which to push their energy. Mr. West represented in ,$ $ $, discoursed on Tickets Please! He demonstrated that there was nothing mysterious at all in the title of X Y Z. Miss Gussie Stephens, as dead header, responded to the ttEditorial We. She talked of the ideals of the new school periodical the llVVhite and Gold. Mr. Thompson as Bleacher God, gave the last toast of the evening. After this speech it was decided that football was a good thing. Before leaving the table everyone joined in singing our own vere sion of tlThe Jolly Student, the last football song sung this season. Wantedv-Five hundred word per minute reporters in the biology de- partment. -

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WHITEANDGOLD :5 The usual Freshman reception was held in the early part of the term and was a decided and successful innovation. The first part of the evening s program took the form of a minsti'el show. It was a clever little affair, the songs being catchy and most of the jokes very keen, although there were one or two in which the points were rather blunt. The Rhine Golds gave a jolly little dance at the University Club House, on November 24th, which proved that the crew knows how to do things. The room was trimmed in holly and presehted a very genial air. The Rhine Golds are good hostesses and they tried their best to make all enjoy them- selves, and by the general good time they seemed to have, succeeded. One olf the most highly appreciated events of the season was the Hallow- eien Dance given by the boys; of the N ormal School on November 3d. A dance of the boys, creation being an entirely new feature of the school, much speculating was done on the part of the girls before the dance. This changed to genuine admiration, however, on the evening itself. The music was of the kind that makes one want more, the refreshments had the same quality, the general management: was perfect, and the finest thing of all was the fact that on this memorable evening HOur Boys made their debut. The White Ducks took advantage of the moon and entertained some of the boys on Nofth Island on the evening of November 11th. Before landing a concert was given 011 the water for the benefit of the U; S; S. Princeton The ship,s crew responded heartily and assisted in the rest of the program. Supper was partaken of on the beach, after which the boys fur-- nished the entertainment. The B. N. Bis intend to have a ttbig time before school closes. in honor of Mr. Charles E. Butler of thesenior class. Not being a member at this society at present, he will be initiated at this time as an honorary mem- ber. Mr. Newton Layne will also share the same fate. Although all of a re-i porterls energy has been used in trying to ttpumlp a B. N. B. boy, nothing can be learned about this; mysterious organization except that Sheriff Duffy is ttchief cook and bottle washexm and rules with a mighty hand. Miss Genevieve Northrup entertained the ttPristis't crew early this

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V.. WHITEANDGOLD 17 The Forum To the original Forum of Rome were taken all weighty matters that needed to be decided, and from its classic rostra were delivered those great orations that settled the mighty questions of that olden time. Like its name- sake, our Forum discusses and makes decisions upon many important mat- ters pertaining to the San Diego Normal School and the rest of the world. The question of XVomaIYS Suffrage has been debated and it has been decided that woman should not have the right to vote. It has also been agreed that there are not good and sufhcient reasons why the school spirit of this Normal School is inferior to that of the average secondary school, that expeditions in search of the north pole are not profitable. Altho this organization will celebrate its first birthdav this Christmas season, it can tell of marvellous g1'0wth in numbers and power. About this time just one year ago, some of our boys decided to create a fount of knowl- ' edge from which might flow streams of eloquence, wisdom and entertain.- ment. The first subject they undertook to discuss was llGirlsf, and after much thought and consideration they decided to allow them eo become members in this organization. After the girls had taken advantage of this opmrtunity it was decided to have a constitution, and a committee immediately set about this important task. After using up many brain cells and many sheets of fool's cap paper, a constitution was drawn up and adopted. This has stood the test of nearly three hundred and sixty-five davs and we trust it will serve for as many more years. At hrst a small though loyal band upheld the weight of this mighty constitution without aid, but soon there were dis- covered persons of rare ability and talent in the school who gladly joined them. N ow our Forum is supported by nearly half a hundred of Normal's Best, who feel proud that they can help in the work and share its advantag- es. The first president of the society was Mr. lValter Bigham and at the close of his term of office the gavel was put into the hands of Mr. Charles Butler. The officers at present are as follows: President, Ethel L. Crosby: vice-presitlent, Clayton lVight; Sec. alndTi'eas Olive Ault. Just now a few ltboom vibrations are passing over the society. A fresh spirit of interest and energy seems to have entered into the work and we hope it will stay with us and give the Forum much success in the coming,r year. On October 27th four members of the faculty indulged in a de- bate in the assembly room for the edification and amusement of the stu- dents. It was greatly appreciated by the members of the Forum. The sub- ject was: Resolved that literature has had more influence for good than the rest of the fine arts. Affirmativeellir. Thompson, Miss Pratt: negative Mr. Bliss, Miss Billings. On a petition being sent to the faculty, an arrangement was made by which students taking active part in the Forum might be given credit in the school for the work done in the society. The persons receiving this credit will be excused from some part of the regular work in the English and His- tory departments.