University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

Text from Pages 1 - 288 of the 1907 volume:

% I. S. N. S. The OLD GOLD Published by the Senior Class of 1907 Cedar Falls, Iowa L D XS27 O V 937 To G. W. WALTERS In token of high regard for one whose manly and un- selfish character has imparted dignity to the profession of his adoption, and whose zealous efforts in behalf of his associates and for the cause of education have won for him the respect and esteem of both students and faculty, this volume is re- spectfully dedicated. i 46186 o_ Greeting In keeping with the precedent established by the class of 1906, the 1907 Sen- mis elected representatives who were to look after the publication of an annual. We who were delegated to assume this responsibility take this opportunity to express our appreciation of the liberal support and generous co-operation which has greeted all our efforts. In our humble way we have tried to carry out the wishes of our class-mates, and to present in a vivid and interesting manner, by picture and by paragraph, the various school activities as seen from the student’s viewpoint. Having had no previous experience in the art of book-making, we have doubtless past by certain flaws which the observant will be quick to detect. However, as we are not gifted with attributes that exempt us from the possibility of errors, we have no apologies to offer, but trust that the book has a sufficient, number of commendable features to outweigh its faults. As a heritage of our re- nowned and illustrious class, we leave this little volume with the students, teachers and friends of our beloved Alma Mater. That it may serve, in coming years, to keep alive the sacred memories of youth and school-day pleasures, is tin sincere wish of tic� Old Gold Staff. The Old Gold Staff EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. Julian H. Gist. ASSOCIATE EDITORS ORGANIZATIONS. MUSICAL CLUBS. Madge Eastman, Wentworth Rogers, Mildred Christian, Coral Sykes, Clark Hirleman, Mary McDonald, Mayne Spaulding. Hazel Loomis, Jennie Roberts, C. C. Mantle, Myrtle Upham, Clara Tolstrup, Omar McMahon, Edith Mantle, Abigail Kennedy, Jessica Dunn, Paul C. Oolgrove, Jennie W. Sheean, Harriet Kramer. BUSINESS MANAGER. Thomas Conley. ART. M. B. Denny. ATHLETICS. Ralph L. Patty, John Fitzgerald, Mabel McNally. LITERARY CONTRIBUTIONS. Fred D. Cram, Clara M. Johnson, Lucy Meyer, June Emry, C. F. Schwieker, Thos. P. Christianson. DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION. Jennette Carpenter, G. W. Samson, A. C. Page, R. F. Seymour, C. H. Brown, Grace Kroesen, J. B. Knoepfler, Henrietta Thornton, W. H. Bender, Thomas W. Todd, Laura Seals, C. A. Fullerton, Florence E. Ward. Departments of Instruction fa The Professional Department Then� are two sources of knowledge, viz.: Experience and authority. The teachers in this department of the Normal School may justly be said to be equipped in both kinds of knowledge, for all have labored industriously for years to know what authority has said on education and have also served long and severe apprenticeships in actual experience before taking up their labors here. Collectively their experience covers work in country schools, academy, college tutorship and professorship, assistant in high school, and long experience in city supervision. The head of the department, President Seerley, has long been a recognized authority himself on problems of theory and administration. There are two views of professional work in a normal school. The purely theoretical and academic consists of ordinary class work in the subjects involved. The practical application of these principles in the training school under compe- tent supervision is the other phase. Some schools have one of these; some, thi other. Rarely as in the Iowa State Normal School do we find .the two combined. The problem of correlating the various subjects in the academic work is a constant though simple one; methods, management, principles and philosophy of education, Psychology, History of Education, supervision and a course of lec- tures by President Seerley on American Education, comprise the work in this line. The principle of proving all things and holding fast that which is good is a constant guide in practice here, and, while the attempt is made to keep in touch with educational progress elsewhere, there is no attempt to follow the “Lo, here,” or “Lo, there,” heard in many quarters; but rather to keep in mind the tact that the mind of the child is an organic unity, that th • personality of every child is an open text-book in the ‘‘New Psychology,” and that the chapters in this text-book repeat themselves from generation to generation with a certain degiM of sameness plus infinite variation. This constitutes the correlation of the professional department. It is as absurd to suppose that any of these .sub- jects can he taught separately as to think that algebra can be taught with no reference to arithmetic, or to suppose that memory or reason can be treated as belated powers of the mind independent of the will and the imagination; and if it be true that science is related and classified knowledge, then certain it is that the inter-relation of these subjects is the basis of the Science of Education, and th master of these subjects who has also acquired skill in their application in some general or special lint of instruction is entitled to he regarded as a profes- sional teacher, a member of the new profession founded upon the needs of civilization. Who is able for these things THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mamie F. Hearet, M. A. VV. W. Gist, M, A., D. D. Jennette Carpenter, M. A. Carrie B. Parker, H. Ph. Mary i£. Simmons, M. A. Margaret Oliver, M. A. Eva‘„L. Gregg: The English Department The work of the English department of the Iowa State Normal School is .somewhat more varied in its character than that of similar departments in other institutions of learning, owing to the fact that in this school the literary society work is a part of the required and accredited English, and, consequently, under the supervision of the English faculty. As a result the student is more or less under the care of this department throughout his entire course — from the time of his first scheduling day when, with reluctant feet he goes to the room of the spelling examination, until he breathes a breath of relief over the delivery of his last society oration. From the nature of its work this department must be brought into very close relationship with that of public speaking and oratory, which is discussed in an- other article. In addition to the Grammar section under the cart of Miss Mamie F. Hearst and Miss Eva Gregg, the work in other branches of English language and liter- ature is supplemented by the supervision of rhetorical divisions and professional societies by Miss. Margaret Oliver and Miss Carrie Parker, and the care of the ten regular literary societies, by Miss Jennette Carpenter, Miss Mary E. Sim- mons and Dr. T. W. Todd, with Dr. W. W. Gist as advisory member of the committee. A single term’s work for a student in any one of these societies consists of one recitation, one esvsay or written production and one exercise in debating, all of which must be reported for approval or criticism to that member of the Eng- lish department who is the regularly appointed critic for the society represented. J SU JUKI: THE MATHEMATICAL DEPARTMENT I li'iry C. Cummins H. Di. (icoiite S. Dick. B. Ph. •N' x • '� i j � t«i «• rt, i« in� . 4 , r� S. CcnUli. M A. The Mathematical Department In the beginning this department consisted of but one member, Prof. M. W. Bartlett, who taught the whole curriculum which embraced a course extending from Mental Arithmetic through Analytics. Later, Prof. Bartlett “exchanged chairs” with Prof. 1). S. Wright, who had been organizing the English depart- ment. As the school has grown larger the course in Mathematics has changed to meet the varied demands of the students until now the department has grown, as Mr. A rev says, from a “Chair to a whole “Sett occupied by a corps of professors and instructors consisting of three men and two women. The course lias expanded to one offeiing not nly elementary mathematics but College Mathematics through Calculus, giving a Degree of B. A. in Education. The Art Department Miss Emma M. Dahlin became instructor of penmanship and drawing in 1S91. During the winter of 1893-‘94 she returned to Pratt Institute where she had previously studied and graduated. During her absence Miss Eva Ben- hain, a graduate of Pratt Institute '91, was a substitute teacher. Miss Dahlin continued as professor of drawing until 1895. Miss Henrietta Thornton, a graduate of Pratt Institute 1891, was made professor of drawing in 1895. At the same time Miss Bertha L. Patt was elected as assistant teacher of drawing and had charge of the penmanship classes. The work of the art department expanded so rapidly, however, that Miss Patt was elected as a professor of drawing. It has ever been the earnest effort of the art department to work along lines: of aesthetic development and to do all within its power to send its pupils out into the public schools appreciative of the beautiful and as leaders and directors of public taste. THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT E. J. Cable. M. S. Elizabeth Kaye. M. Di. Alison K. Mtchi'Oii. A. B. Edgar K. Chapman, A. B. S. Freeman Mersey, B. Ph. vy. Now ton, M. . J,.ouia Uruenmn. M. . . Abbott C. Pane, 13. PU. Melvin F. Arey, M. A. The Science Department The development of the natural science department at the Normal School, during the last twenty years, is a striking illustration of the rapidity of growth of the institution, both in attendance and breadth of instruction. In 1887 there was only one person employed to teach “science,” while now there are nine, in two departments comprising the so-called Natural and Physical sciences. Then a small room with two rough pine tables, without plumbing con- nect inis. was known as the chemical laboratory; while to-day laboratory methods are used in every branch of science work, and the State has equipped the various laboratories with the best of material and apparatus. But the floor space required for th numerous purposes has become quite inadequate, and th opening of the summer term will see the Phvsics and Chem- istry permanently, and the Geography temporarily, placed in the new Physical Science Laboratory at the north end of the quadrangle, while'th new Library and Museum of Natural History, soon to be erected, will provide for the present crowded exhibits of the museum, and give class rooms and laboratories for Physiology, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Geography and Astronomy. In the meantime the Geography and Physiography will occupy rooms m tlm ground floor of the Physical Science Laboratory, in order to make way for I he Hoffman collection in natural history, recently added by gift to th • museum. Few schools in the count!y possess equal faeiliti for giving instruction in the sciences, and the courses offered enable th student to make ample prepara- tion for positions of science teaching in the high schools of the state. As a part of the A. B. course for high school graduates, a student may elect three years of work from science majors, in the special science teachers’ courses, and receive the degree of M. Di., while still another year's work may be taken with science elec- tives in addition to the required constants. While the faculty of the science departments hold that the first requisite to good science teaching is a knowledge of the subject taught, it is constantly kept in mind that the student is preparing to present th facts and principles to others, and the pedagogic relations are given due attentic n. The student may not appreciate his advantages, having no basis of compari- son through lack of knowledge regarding others less fortunately situated, but the people of the state at large should realize what unusual opportunities they them- selves have provided, through their legislature, for the instruction of their public school teachers. NEW SCIENCE I1ALL Now nearing: completion. Superintendent JAMES ROBINSON Builder of the New Science Hall 4 HISTORY-CIVICS AND EI,OCl IION DEPARTMENTS Ixrtmuril W. Parish, M. A. 1 • • � ! ••'«Uelei S;.n. M. UiKUM. II. | Ciclti ?r. fl. S 1 1� . I . lit'illi.t M.irtln • • I- . I � «-. M . A . Public Speaking Department II i in this depaitment that preparation is ma l«‘ fer th • expressive sicle of the school work and activity. Here th students receive such training and help that they are enabled to lender their society programs, toasts and speeches at banquets, and public literary sos.de ns with comfort to themselves and pleasure to the audience. It is thru the excellence and inspiration of this instruction that inter-collegiate debates are fostered and strengthened, c ratorieal contests Ijetween the states maintained at a high standard and magnificent class plays given at Commencement. The course of study is so th m and practical that students are able to do exceptu mil work in presenting such productions as Richelieu and Joan ot Arc before their graduation and nnder splendid and satisfactory service as teachers of Elocution after they have received their diplo- mas. In no institution in the central West i� more attention given to this sub- ject with more gratifying results, and the prospects for th future point to more extensive and important achievements. fi DEPARTMENTS OF ART AND LANGUAGES _ _ Henrietta D. Flock, M. A. John B. Knoeptier Henrietta Thornton Jennie G. Hutchinson. B. A. F. C. Eastman. M. A., Pli. D. Myra E. Call, M. A. Bertha L. Patt I Department of Foreign Languages Latin, Gorman, Greek and French are the four foreign languages now taught in the Normal. Greek and French have been taught only the past two or three years. As few high schools in the state give these languages, there has not been a large rail for them here. On the other hand. Latin, or German, or both, being taught in nearly every high school in the state, have come to be among the most sought of the purely elective studies. The student of Latin can find classes here for elementary Latin, or, if he is prepared, be can take three years of Latin beyond the four years he may have bad in high school. This thoroughly equips him to teach the language. There are three professors and instructors in Latin and at all times ten or more dif- ferent classes in this branch, each reciting daily five days in the week. The German department was not organized till the fall of 1900. It at present offers three years of work and requires the time of two instructors. For most of the work of the first year, two classes are offered every term, for that of the second year one class every term, and for the third year only one class. The instructors in both Latin and German constantly keep in mind the fact that their students may wish to teach these languages, and they adapt their instruc- tion to this end. The pursuit and acquisition of one or more foreign languages has a high cultural value, such as only a few other studies possess. Familiarity with more than one language not only gives one a better grasp of his own language, but greatly broadens his intellectual horizon. The very fact that years of patient, persistent plodding are required to gain mastery of a foreign language, while it dismays the faint-hearted, gives them their value as disciplinary studies. It begets pluck and persistence. It is just such connected, long-continued study of a single branch that makes for scholarship, and becomes a valuable asset in after life. PHYSICAL TRAINING AND MANUAL TR AINING DEPARTMENTS Charles 11. Bailey. B. S. Clayton B. Simmons, B. A. R. F. Seymour Mrs. Alma L. .McMahon, B. Ph. Emma Paffendorf Clara V. Carter Mabel B. McNally, M. Di. The Manual Training Department The manual training department, under the direction of Mr. Charles H. Rai!e . is organized to prepare students for teaching or supervising handwork in Kiuntry, graded or high schools pursuant to a constantly increasing demand for manual training specialists and for teachers having a knowledge of ele- ment a ra hand work. A course in manual training n.eth- ds is given, dealing with tin� theory and philosophy of manual training and the problem of its corelation with the other work of the school. A term of history and organization of manual training is offered. The technical work includes bench work fr m simple exercises' to cabinet making, mechanical drawing, wood-turning, and ehmentary hand work suited to country and graded schools, as. card board construction, weaving, basketry, sheet metal work, bent iron, whittling, leather tooling, bookbinding, etc. Th: equipment is ample and of th best quality. Materials are paid for by the student and the articles made belong to him. They take just pride in the annual exhibition of their work. Between twenty and twenty-five are taking the manual training course ami many others are electing some form of the work in connection with other courses. About die hundred and fifty are scheduled in the elementary manual training classes. Special students in manual training are required to do practice teaching in dr training school, where handwork is taught thru ut the grades. BENCHES FOR CAR PEN'I KK WORK Department of Domestic Science The Domestic Science Department was organized because of th constant demand of public schools for teachers trained in this line of activity. While train- ing which develops technical skill is made piominent, the standard of scholastic attainment is not lower than that in other courses. Two classes of diplomas are offered—Director of Domestic Science and Teacher of Domestic Science. The first corresponds to that given with the degree Master of Didactics and the second to the degree Bachelor of Didactics. When the department was organized in the fall of 1904, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Alma L. McMahon, from the Stout Training School at Menominee, Wisconsin, only courses in sewing were offered. In January, 1905, the school kitchen was ready for use, and by September, 1905, a dining room had been provided. During the school year of 1906-07, gas was substituted for gasoline as fuel for the individual stoves. Numerous articles were added to the equip- ment, including a gas range with a hood. It can be seen from the need of in u-eased equipment that the department is steadily growing. Nearly every term new students enroll, planning to com- plete the course. The work in cooking is very popular as an elective with students who are taking other courses. IN THE DINING ROOM A nnn rertriule C'lnM-. M. A. ' V illn«� n M I ii. ----------' ----------------- THE M I SICAL DEPARTMENT I Kltt ( «ra| i C.lma I.. Ctmw ---. ■ — -i � 1 W. Merrill l.ialit lloilf |iili • ........ • .liiliu K. Mr . Km CuiliKi innitllc I.-;, fir.iv The Music Department It is the purpose of the music department in the Normal to give music its rightful place in the symmetrical growth of the average student and to equip him so that he can teach music successfully in the public schools. In addition to this there has developed in recent years a course for public school music super- visors, and special teachers in all departments of music, until the music work done at the Normal clearly entitles the department to the name conservatory, but there is no disposition on the part of those interested to use the term con- servatory, for in their estimation there can be no better recognition of music than to give it a place in a great educational institution on an equality with other phases of educational work. One fundamental distinction between .the music work in our seliool and ome normal schools is this: many of them devote their time almost exclusively to developing methods for presenting music to the pupils in the public schools, and they assume either that the students themselves have had musical training and experience when they enter the normal school, or that the so-called unmusical students have been discriminated against by fate in that they have not been given the capacity for musical development and musical appreciation and enjoy- ment. In our school, believing that a teacher will make but small use of methods for presenting anythimr that h ' himself does not possess, we first place the special emphasis on the musical development of the students themselves, so that from the first day they come into the music classes there is a gradual growth in musical experience and musical skill. It is the aim to present this music work to the normal classes as nearly as possible as it should be taught in the public schools, so that in getting the music they are getting the methods, and getting it miu h more satisfactorily than when they are merely told how to do it. The effect of this aroused interest in musical growth in the elementary classes is cumulative and in a series of years produces a momentum in the line of music (duration that represents great possibilities. Over a thousand different students are enrolled in the beginning classes every year and over ninety-five per cent of them are able to sing. A large number of students take a term or two of the advanced work in music and at present there are sixty regularly enrolled for the special work for the supervisors of public school music. This course consists of three years’ continuous work in music. Quite a number of students go out to teach after having completed the first two years. Over one-sixth of the special music teachers in th state have gone out from these classes. For several years the demand for teach u s who can do some high school work and also supervise music in the grades h bet n greater than the supply. Kva I.ii.Hf. B. I i. • la l-V-cttl••• !•. I A. TilK '1 R.UMMj DKPAKTAll-.NT 1 Ita Suploi KJorence I-;. Wat.I WUbcr ll Bender. H. I 1.. l.aiim I f.« 11mu. li. , . EIi hIm Ui 11 up lies. M. 1)1. lb - Sircoti r, H. i� i. The Kindergarten department of the Iowa State Normal is a fine growing child of three years. It weighs more than it did a year ago, having gained many students. It is taller, having added for next year, another training teacher, Miss Katherine Portman, now in charge of the Kindergarten department of the Kirksville, Missouri, State Normal. It is larger, having added three commodious rooms with additional equip- ment. It has extended its influence abroad thru its graduates who are conducting successful Public School Kindergartens in a number of Iowa towns and cities, while at home a Mather’s Council, organized for the study of child nature, has stimulated additional interest. It is thoroly awake to the importance of its three-fold aim: First, To provide for its students not only a thoro technical course in Kindergartening, but to give such culture studies as shall broaden and deepen womanly character. Second, To provide for every child in the observation Kindergarten right conditions for growth, by appealing to the natural activities of body, mind and heart. Tlvrd, To co-operate heartily with all movements toward the propagation of the Kindergarten as an integral part of the public school system of Iowa, believing that the child needs the Kindergarten as a basis for- his (‘duration for the same reason that the house needs a foundation. The Kindergarten stands for nothing in completeness but for everything in possibilities. It begins the training of th senses. It begins the training of the powers of discrimination. It begins the train- ing of the will. It begins the moral training. It begins the development of the social instinct. It begins th‘ idea of community work. It begins to teach gentleness, courtesy, and consideration for others. It begins physical culture. It begins with the simplest forms of manual training. It teaches obedience. It teaches reverence. It teachers first lessons in promptness. It begins to teach the child to know and to love the beautiful. It begins with the child’s own literature. What is there in the curriculum of our higher schools that is really worth while, the germinal forms of which are not taught in the Kinder- garten ? It is a law of evolution that the progress of civilization is the result of man ’s continual effort to realize himself in high' !’ and nobler concepts of life. Our state can grow only as the children rise above what we have attained. Kindergarten training as a gift of the state for every child in Iowa is our aspiration. JUNIOR CLASS OF KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS Top Row, Left to Right Lower Row, Left to Right Marv Caldwell I da Turner Bertha Godfrey Hazel Booth Mildred Foster Vera Fluent La Vane ha Comstock Zorah Wilson Fannie Faurote Loraine Hallowell Miss Ward. Supervisor Alice Eason Frances Burns Ida Freier Estelle Hoebel Bertha McCluskey Erma Robertson Belle Horrigan Matilda Schlue Minnie Godfrey, Ass't Sena Smith Evelyn Smith Alma Pyles Olive Neff Ella Bennett Grace Kailsback SENIOR KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS Olive Holmquest Pearl Moore Miss Godfrey, Assistant Miss Ward, Supervisor Maud Keith Y'era Du Bois Margaret Burkhart 3 OFFICE OF KINDERGARTEN DIRECTOR PLAYING THE BIRD'S NEST GAME X PLACING T11K BELL RINGER GAME LOWER GRADES OF THE TRAINING SCHOOL ADVANCED GRADES OE THE TRAINING SCHOOL liililililtl The Training School In every line in the course there has been improvement in the work of pupils and teachers during the past year. This is due to the fact that additional supervisory force was added at the opening of the year. The science has been strengthened by more systematic nature work in lower grades and by the increase in the opportunity for instruction in physics, physiography, and botany in the advanced classes. All lines of study have moved forward. In the teaching th« re has been much more done in illustration for the indi- vidual student in training by direct observation of the teaching of her own special class by the critic teacher than in previous years. In this way additional advantage has come to the pupils and to the student teacher. One of the very marked features of the year has been the tendency on the part of pupils who have finished the course in country schools to come into the advanced classes in the training school. In these classes they find opportunity to take up studies in such a manner that in two years they are able to make minimum higft school entrance to the Xormal and thus get better equipment for life or for farther study than they would by taking a course that requires them to continue at that age in the study of the common branches. The fact that the classes are small, the teaching done largely by persons preparing for the special line they are teaching, the work of pupil and teacher having the careful observation and study of a critic teacher, gives especial advantage to pupils from these country schools as well as to the resident pupils. The Preliminary Year A year ago this work was re-arranged. Penmanship, music and didactics were added to the course. These have made it possible for students to get train- ing in all the branches required for a second grade certificate and many have availed themselves of the opportunity. This school supplies also an excellent opportunity for students wanting to take the common branches instead of advanced work after leaving eighth grade or the country school. A special member of the training school faculty devotes all her time to this part of the school. Thus careful teaching is assured, good classification is provided, and personal attention is given students. Next year the training school will have new quarters in South Hall and a still better condition is thus promised for the future. PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT STUDENTS =5=— HOMER II. SEER LEY President of the Iowa State Normal School 1 I. S. X. S. BOARD OK TRUSTEES 1. V. A. Mclntire, Ottumwa. 2. Judffe I..J. McDuffie, Le.Mare. 3. C. H. McNider, Maaon City. 4. John Riggs, Des Moinw, President Ex-Officio. 5. E. H. Onffin, Atlantic. 6. B. B. Osborn, Rippey. 7. Roger Leavitt, Cedar Falls. JESS MANTLE EDITOR IN CHI nr GRENCLEWAN BUSINESS MGR ■ssgtm iftrxxsxxwv-K rff' i-; The Normal Eyte The school paper, the Normal Eyte, has come down thru the history of the school with varying successes and failures. It has been the medium by which the alumni have kept in touch with the institution, and when it has been held up to the proper standard, has been a golden cord, binding the hearts of those away with those present. When improperly handled, it has been a means of discord, and has brought the school undeserved censure from those who have judged our character by the paper we have put out. The choice of editor is with the subscribers who happen to be in school, and of course many circumstances enter into every contest, deciding who shall be in charge of the quill for the following year. The literary societies have usually considered it their prerogative to name the candidates, and the editor- ship has passed from one to the other with more or less regularity. In the school year 1904-5, Macy Campbell, an Aristotelian, edited the Normal Eyte. The two years following were successfully claimed by the Philomatheans, their candidates winning on reputation and strength among the voting classes. John Cherny’s name appeared at the head of the staff in 1905-6, and Jess .Mantle’s during the school year 1906-7. The business managership is also passed about among the men’s societies. The Orios have held this place for three years. George Englenuin, of high jump fame, was elected to the position in the spring election, 1906, but resigned at the end of the following winter term. Ilis editor, Mr. Mantle, then took up the duties of that office, and turned the editor hip over to Fred I), (’ram, who had a short time before been chosen as editor for 1907-8. At the same time Mr. John Fitzgerald, of the Aristotelians, was chosen business manager for the same term, and Miss Ilazel Webster was selected for the local editorship. The latter office is universally given to the girls' societies, Miss Webster being a Shakespearean. Miss Deo who has held the position during the year just draw- ing to a close, was appointed from the Xeotrophian Society, to fill the vacancy caused by Miss Bertha Wascm’s not returning to school after having been elected to the position. There is abundant opportunity for any person of ability to make a repu- tation for himself in this work. A good school paper is of inestimable benefit to the school and to those who have been connected with it. As the Normal Kyte has come down thru our history, it has exemplified the truth of the above statement again and again. In general, a high type of men have had charge of it. Like anything else, the personality of the editor has sometimes turned the paper toward athletics, sometimes in other directions. But on the whole it has been well balanced, and if it keeps up its reputation for fairness, strength, and character during the coming years it will continue to be called the best school paper in the state of Iowa — and that is saying much, for Iowa has many good school papers. ■ The Senior Annual The Annual publishing industry at the T. S. X. S. is still in its infancy. Two years ago, the Normal Eyte staff put out a special cloth-bound edition, which was so well received that the senior class the following year ventured to publish a book on the plan of the university annual, thus establishing a custom which the class of 1907 felt obliged to honor by a similar procedure. The Normal Eyte, as the disseminator of school news, is almost an indis- pensable factor, but this need not detract from the importance of the Annual as a school adjunct. The purpose of the former publication differs widely from that of the latter. The Annual is in no sense a contemporary to the school weekly, its mission being rather to supplement, by furnishing items connected w ith the school which the Normal Eyte editors, in their anxiety to glean tin latest news from over the wires, find it expedient to omit. The Annual is or a more ornate character and partakes of the nature of a souvenir which is intended to serve as a remembrance of one’s Alma Mater when school ciays are past. It is obvious that one of the most important features in a book of this kind must be the quality of its art work. The managing staff of this year feel that they have been particularly fortunate in securing the services of Mr. Milo Bennett Denny, the products of whose pen and brush herein displayed, undoubt edly entitle him to a place in the front rank of student artists. Desiring to become fitted for this special calling, Mr. Denny is availing himself of the best training the country offers to those who aspire to become artists. Three years spent in the art school of Cornell College, varied by a trip to the west for the study of landscape and ranch life sketching, a visit to the art exhibit of the Portland Exposition, and several months’ work in the Boston Art Museum and the Fogg Museum of Harvard, have given Mr. Denny an insight into the art profession which, when combined with his superior talent for that class of work, should spell great success for him in the vocation for which he is pre- paring. If the publication of an Annual is to continue in the future, there ought to be an appropriate name given to the hook which shall be handed down from year to year. With this aim in view, the present management, after consulta- tion with friends and advisors, abandoned last year’s title and adopted “Old Gold” as the most fitting epithet available by which to designate their publica- tion. The Student Within the four walls of a close little room Sits a man with a book on his knees; To the singing of Nature his heart does not tune — To the songs of the birds and the trees. As he sits there he looks from his pages; and now He stares at the grass on the lawn. The cold, clammy hand meets the heat of his brow As it brushes the hair from his frown. With his chill, staring eye he looks at the scene, But no chord in his heart gets the strain; The graceful, arched bow of the tree in careen Holds no balm for the student’s hot brain. What to him are the beauties which fall to his view? What to him are the sighs and the smiles? Too busy is he with the work he must do, With his books and his pamphlets in piles. Does it rain? Then the student can judge of the fall, And measure the distance it came. Does it shine? He sees not the beauty at all, But he judges the strength of the flame. To the glories about him his senses are dumb, For to him all is study and strife: He crushes the lily with finger and thumb As he studies the secret of life. From his books to his papers he turns day by day, From papers to books, eve to morn; For rocks and formations, for gravel and clay The flower-graced hillside is torn. All things must give way for this student to know Why the flowers must bloom, the birds sing; But the beauties of either appeal not, I trow; Of th physics of life he is king. Oh student, just pause in your searching for lore, And gaze on the petal with joy; Take a look at sweet Nature spread out from your door; Just for beauty her treasures employ. There’s a glory around you that you have not known. Gaze awhile at the emerald sod; Then take the Esthetic and place on the throne, And your soul will be part of your God. % Maud Morford Throckmorton Waterloo, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary — Zetale- thean Literary Society— Euterpean Glee Club. “Fair is she to behold— this maiden of seventeen summers.' ’ Edna Beryl Cox Sioux City, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary—Zetalethean Literary Society. “Her speech is graced with sweet sounds.’’ Chariton, Iowa. M. Di., High School Advanced Latin and Mathe- matical Elective—Neotrophian Literary Society—Ce- celian Glee Club—Two years at Simpson College. “We are all a sort of children that must be soothed and managed.” Ethel Clara Goetze C. A. Morton New Hartford, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years Elective—Orio Literary So- ciety—Troubadour (ilee Club. “A natural curiosity, a speculation to the scientific, a prodigy to the simple.” Martha Rau Mason City, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Special Priinarv-Cliosoph- ie Literary Society. “Bright winged child! Who has another care wli n thou h ist smiled ?” Olive Fester Marion, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary Shakespear- ean Circle—Inter-Society Basket Ball. “She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with, and pleasant, too, to think on.” i Rippey, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective Course—Graduate Drake University Ccnservatorv of Music—Supervisor of Public School Music. “Never desert your line of talent.” Adeline C. Esser Peterson, Iowa. M. Di., High School Latin. “A woman good without pretence.” Grace O. Furrow Tripoli, Iowa. B. Di., High School Vo- cal Music. “So unaffected, so com- posed a mind.” Ellen Marie Rhoad I Louisa A. Miller Algona, Iowa. M. Di., Pour Years Elective. “In single blessedness.” Nona E. Williams Orient, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary—Shakespear- ean Circle. “Shall I not take mine ease?” Mabel C. Frisby Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. I)i., High School Car- ina n Elective—Shakespear- ian Circle -Inter-Society Basket Ball. “Go where glory waits thee.” Bessie A. Wallace Vinton, Iowa. B. l)i., Special Drawing Course. “A blush is the color of virtue.'’ Angie E. Wood Soldier, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Years Gen- eral Elective—Zetalethean Literary Society. “Those about her from her shall read the perfect ways of honor ' Alice H. McKinney Fonda, Iowa. B. Di., High School Elective—Oliosophio Literary Society. “A thousand virtues and not one acknowledged sin.” Maude McChane La Porte City, Iowa. B. Di., High School Vocal Music—Shakespearean Circle—Cecilian (Bee Club—Choral Society. “Oh, she’ll sing the savageness out of a hear.” Clara Louise Johnson Osage, Iowa. M. I)i., High School Lat- in Kleetive-Cliosophie Lit- erary Society—('harnpion- ship Basket Ball, ’( 5. “She sits a ml babbles thoro' silence, till her wits are gone in tender mad- ness. ’ Grace E. Du Bois Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. I)i., High School General Kle-tiv —Clin uphic Literaiv Society—■Choral Society—Captain of Inter- Society Champion Basket Ball Team. “May there he no sadness of farewell when I em- bark.' Garrah Mary Packer Marshalltown, Iowa. B. Di., High School Drawing and Manual Training —Ladies’ Band—Mandolin Club—Euterpean Glee Club. “So firm, yet soft; so strong, yet so refined.” Leila H. Talbot Dysart, Iowa. • B. Di., High School Special Primary—Chrestomath- ean Literary Society. Fred C. Rausch Perry, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years Gen- eral Elective—Philomath can Literary Society—Tri- angular Debate, ’06—Man- ager Lecture Course, ’06-7. “I would rather be right than president.” “Her eyes like stars of twilight fair, Like midnight, too, her dusky hair.” Florence Moorhead Humes ton, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary—Chrestomath- ean Literary Society. “I do my work with a resolute will.” Florence Morris New Providence, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary — Ossoli Literary Society. “Frank and unreserved, yet tru t we she has an ex- cellent heart.” Teresa V. Hoye Melrose, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary. “It is interesting to notice how some minds seem almost to create themselves.” Eva Williams Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. M. I)i., High School Elective—Xeotrophian Literary Society—Choral Society—Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. “The best part of my beauty is that which no pie- ' ture can express. ” Luetta A. Knights (ireen Mountain, Iowa. M. Di., Four Years Latin Elective—Ossoli Liter- ary Society—B. I)i., 1906. “Thou hast so good a heart.” Daphne Yrrnne Shaull Quimby, Iowa. M. I)i., High School Ad- vanced Latin Elective. “We are all of 11s raw material. ” Anna Ringgenberg Wilton Junction, Iowa. B. I)i., High: School Advanced Latin—Chrestomath- • ;in Literary Society. “Books are fatal; they are a curse to the human i % race. Marie Catherine Miller Plainfield, Iowa. B. 1)L, High School (hu- man. “ A good woman is an excellent thing for those who know how to appre- ciate her value.” Mayne Spaulding Marble Bock, Towa. B. l)i.. High School Elective Orio Literary Society —Inter-State Preliminary, ’07. “I’ll have men about me that are fat—sleek-headed men, and such as sleep o’ nights.” Julia Porter Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. B. Di., High School General Elective—Neotrophian Literary Society. “I seemed to be tired a little, that’s all, and lorn: for rest.” Harvey Perin Baxter, Iowa. M. Di., High School Mathematical—Philomsath- ean Literary Society — Troubadours. ‘ ‘ The less men think, the more they talk.” Calvin J. Schmitt Grundy Center, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years Elective—Orio Literary Society —Minnesingers. “Laughing, carousing, drinking late, sitting late, with bosom cronies.” Nellie Catherine McEniry Greene, Iowa. B. Di., High School Elective. “ ’Tis very sweet to- look into thy fair and open face.” Orpha Farley Lorimer, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Elective- Cliosophic Liter- ary Society — Euterpean Glee Club. “Sche was lyk the brighte morw of May, ful- fild of alie beaute.” Jennie Potgeter Steamboat Hock, Iowa. B. Di., High School German—Zetalethean Literary Society. . j “Stately and tall she moves in the hall, The chief of a thousand for grace.” Julian Hurlburt Gist Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. I)i., Four Tears Latin Elective—B. Di., 1906— Orio Literary Society—Triangular Debate, ’06— Ames-Normal Debate, ’06—Inter-Society Oratorical, ’I� .1)—Inter-State Preliminary Oratorical, J06—Track Team, ’06—Debating League—Editor-in-Chief of the Old Cold. “He that complies against his will, is of the same opinion still.” Jessica Dunn Mason City, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary—Cliosophic Literary Society. Mary A. Whitworth Victor, Iowa. B. Di., High School Oen- era 1 Electi ve—S h a kes pea r- ean Circle. “I never dare to write as funny as I can.” “Whence came this high perfection of all sweet- ness?” Jennie Roberts Carroll, Iowa. I . I)i., High School Special Primary—Xeotrophian Literary Society—Choral Society. •‘Such a lady! Cheeks so round and lips so red!” Belle Vinall Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. I)i., High School Gen- eral Elective—Shakespear- ean Circle. “Blest with plain rea- son and with sober sense ’ Ora K. Sabin State Center, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years General Elective. “Of softest manners, unaffected mind, Lover of peace, and friend of human kind.” George B. Engleman Tndianola, Iowa. M. Di., Ili rh School Elective—B. Di., 1906—Foot- ball Team, ’04—Basket Ball Team, '04-5—Track Team, '05-6—Business Manager of Normal Byte, ’06-7—Orio Literary Society. “I am no student, but 1 have a fascination to seduce the heart.” Thomas Conley Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years General Elective—Philomath- ean Literary Society—Triangular Debate—Missouri- Iowa Debate, ’06—Business Manager of the Old Gold. “But he, while his companions slept, was toiling upward in the night.” Hazel L. Camery Traer, Iowa. B. Di., High School Elect iv — Chrestomathean Literary Society. “Let us enjoy pleasure while we can.” Alice M. Swenson Cresco, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Special Primary—Alpha Liter- ary Society. “In every gesture dignity and love.” Margaret Kelley Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. I)i., High School Ad- vanced Latin—Alpha Lit- erary Society — Women s Oratorical, 03 — Inter - State Preliminary Orator- ical, ’06—Inter-State Ora- torical, ’07. ‘‘With eyes that look into the very soul.” Charles C. Mantle Cedar Falls, Iowa.. B. Di., Three Years (ieiieral Elective—Philomathean Literary Society—Triangular Debate, ’06—Ames-Nor- mal Debate, ’06. “The rattling tongue of saucy and audacious elo- quence.” Nora B. Treganza Britt, Iowa. B. I)i., High School General Elective— Gliosophir Literary Society—Inter-Society Basket Ball. “We would that thou wort half As constant as thy photograph.” Elizabeth M. Schaible Hartley, Iowa. B. Di., High School Ger- man—Ladies1 Baud—Chor- al Society—(Vcilian Glee Club. “I think I atu not aus- tere or formal in my na- ture.1’ Ethel M. Wickman Waterloo, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary—Oliosophic Literary Society. “The more 1 know I know I know, I know I know the less.” F. D. Carey Winterset, Iowa. 13. I)i., Three Years General Elective—Philoma- th an Literary Society. “A man of luck, a man of taste.” Bernice L. Dilts Randolph, Iowa. J3. I)i., High School Gen- eral Elective—Zetalethean Literary Society. “ Her modest looks the cot- tage miirht adorn, Sweet as the primrose peeps beneath the thorn.” Clara Manatt Des .Moines, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary. “An ounce of comfort is worth a ton of style.” 46186 Emily Grubb Linden, Iowa. B. I)i., High School General Electivi - -Chresto- mathean Literary Society. “Her very frowns are fairer Than smiles of other maidens are.” Lena H. Overholtzer Grand River, Iowa. B. Di., High School Mathematical Elective—Ossoli Literary Society. “She is short and stout and round about.” Josephine B. Knott Waverly, Iowa. B. Di., High School Ger- man. “I see thee blooming in thy youthful prime.” Clara C. Kolbe Sperry, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years Music—Chrestomathean Lit- erary Society. “You, by the help of tune and time, (‘an make that song which was but rime.” Katharine Holmes Onawa, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Special Brimary —Shak� - pearean Circle, Inter-So- ciety Basket Ball. ‘ ‘ 1 was born for love. It is the principle of existence and its only end.” Olive Holmquest Cedar Rapids, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Kindergarten—Alpha Literary Society. ‘1 Can the world buy such a jewel ? ’ ’ Sadie Edes Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years Special Primary—Zetalethean Literary Society. “What she wills to do or say is wisest, virtuousest, discreetest, best.” Leola Farlow Rapid City, South Dakota. B. Di., High School Special Primary—Xeotrophian Literary Society. “Of all sad things that pen e’er writ, The saddest of all is ‘please remit’.” Ida Ellerby Estherville, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary. “Here’s a heart for ev- erv fate. ’ Mae Mary Sterr New Hampton, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years Regular Elective—Chrestomath- ean Literary Society. “Be still, sad heart, and cease repining ' Mabel L. Anderson Cedar Falls, Iowa. A. B., High School—Ne- otrophian Literary Society Normal Eyte Staff, 1906 —Y. V. ('. A. Cabinet. “I can see naught earth- ly worth my compassing. ’' Bertha O. Aarvig Bode, Iowa. B. Di., High School General Elective—Chresto- mathean Literary Society. b “Order is heaven’s first law.” B. Taylor Bay Oakland, Iowa. M. Di., Four Years General Elective—Philomathean Literary Society — Triangular Debate — Debating League. “A ring in pledge I gave her. And vows of love we spoke.” Alma Eleanor Cox Sioux City, Iowa. B. Di., Two Years High School Advanced Latin— Zetalethean Literary So- ciety. “To those who know thee not, no words can paint, And those who know thee know all words are faint.” Eva Dolmage Vietor, Iowa. M. Di., High School General Elective—Ossoli Lit- erary Society. “Dark-haired, dark-eyed, sedate, yet bold.” Alma Othella Robe Jesup, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Special Primary—Chresto- ir.athi-nn Literary Society. “She has a woman's mouth with all its pearls com- plete.” Winnie Edith Kurtz Beaman, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Years Lat- in—Ossoli Literary Socie- ty. “Her ready tongue flow- ed fair and free.” Eva Louise Pettengill Ashton, Iowa. B. DL, High School Mathematical. “The good are made better by ill.” Maude E. Lane West Liberty, Iowa. M. T)i., Four Year Elective—Alpha Literary So- ciety— B. J)i., 1900. “A tender heart, a will inflexible.” Grace L. Kroesen Cedar Falls, Iowa. Director — Four Years Domestic Science. “I vainly wait for love’s sweet blossor.1 genially to blow. Otis M. Weigle Rice ville, Iowa. M. Di., Three Years High School General Elec- tive—Orio Literary Society—Graduate of Cedar Val- ley Seminary. “He that respects himself is safe from others.” Mazie Clyta Parsons Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., High School Elective. “I am unmoved by men’s blame or their praise either.” WL li fj Elsie Grace Axten Bayden, Iowa. B. Di., Latin Elective, Zetalethean Literary So- ciety. ‘‘Happy am I; from care I m free! Why aren’t they all con- ti n ted like me.’ Blanche M. Mathes Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary— Ossoli Lit- erary Society—Euterpean Club. “Infinite riches in little room.” June Emry Brighton, Iowa. M. I)i., Three Year High School Elective—Shakes- pearean Circle—Class President. “To see her is to love her, Love but her and love forever.” Mabel Elder I reton, Iowa. M. Di., Three Year High School General Elective— Xeotrophian Literary So- ciety—Choral Society—13. Di., 1906. “I love a youth—0 the bliss!” Charles G. Ames Marcus, Iowa. M. Di., Four Year Latin Elective—Philomathean Literary Society—Minnesingers, Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. “What is so rare as a day in June?” Winifred Barker Cresco, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Elective—Shakespearean Cir- cli -Choral Society—Assistant teacher in Penman- ship and Drawing. “She marks the point where sense and dulness meet. ” Ethel Maud Stilson Corwith, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary—Shakes- pearean Circle. “Let none presume to wear an undeserved dig- nity.” Hazel S. Webster Charles City, Iowa. B. Di., High School General Elective -Shakespear- ean Circle—Local Editor of Normal Eyte for 1907-’08. “For what I will, I will, and there’s an end.” J. Earl Morton Tipton, Iowa B. Di., Three Years Elective—Orio Literary Socie ty—Triangular Debate—Ames Preliminary, 1905. “Fare thee well. Brother Watkins.” Lucy Harden Montezuma, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years Ger- man. “Fame, love, and for- tune on my footsteps wait. ” Vemer G. Behrens Le Roy, Minnesota. B. Di., Three Years Elective—Orio Literary So- ciety—Triangular Debate, 1904. “A man devoid of every grace.” % Lela Stanley Allison, Iowa. B. l)i., High School Special Primary—Alpha Liter- ary Society. “Blest with that charm, the certainty to please.” Flora L« Duncan Lineville, Iowa. B. Di., High School Elec- tive. “A rosebud set with lit- tle wilful thorns.” Laura M. Murphy Jones ville, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years General Elective—Zetaleth- ean Literary Society. “I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that is the lamp of experience.” Myrtle Emeline Anderson Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. DL, Three Year General Elective—Shakes- pearean Circle—Cecilian Glee Club—Choral Society. ‘‘Genius and love never meet but the spirit of music is near.” Pearle Anderson Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Years Gen- eral Elective -Shakespear- ean Circle—Cecilian Glee Club—t horal Society. “To try thy eloquence now ’tis time.” Hazel Blanche Hardenbrook Correctionville, Iowa. B. Di., High School General Elective. “A being darkly wise and rudely great: With too much knowledge for the sceptic side, With too much weakness for the stoic’s pride.” 'X Maude M. Zilm State Center, Iowa. 15. I)i.t High School Elective— Choral Society —Euterpean Glee Club. “Be pood, sweet maid, and let who will be clev- er.” Nellie V. Sherer Glidden, Iowa. Tillie Dorothea Klindt Montezuma, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Special Primary. “A golden mind stoops not to shows of dress.” B. Di., High School Elective. “Human beings must be known to be loved. Ida E. Huglin Dayton, Iowa. M. Di., Three Year High School General Elective —Y. W. C. A. Bible Committee. “O wad some power the giftie gie me, To see myself as ithers see me!” Estella Evans De Witt, Iowa. M. Di., Director Physical Training—Three Year High School—Certificate in Penmanship—Zetalethean Literary Society—Choral Society. ”’Tis only noble to be good.” Ida M. Evans De Witt, Iowa. M. Di., Director Physi- cal Training — Certificate ill Penmanship — Three Year High School—Zetale- thean Literary Society Choral Society. “Who can win a graci- ous smile from thee?” G. E. Spragg Ilazlelon, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Years Elective—Philomathean Lit- erary Society. “Oh there’s nothing half so sweet in life as love's young dream!’’ Alma A. Scheel Remsen, Iowa. B. l)i., High Sehool Oer- nian — Xeotrophian Liter- ary Society. “The observed of all ob- servers.” George R. D. Kramer, Jr. Cedar Falls. Iowa. B. I)i., Three Years Physical Training;—Philomath- ean Literary Society- V. M. P. A. Cabinet—Track Team—Minnesingers—1 nstructor in (iyinnasium. “He utters curses not loud, but deep.” Abigail Kennedy Montrose, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Special Primary—Ossoli Liter- ary Society. “A woman who did her own thinking and needed hut little advice.” Ethel M. Singer Corning, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Elective — Cliosophie Lit- erary Society—Choral So- ciety. “She knits her brow the only kind of fancy work this modern maid can do.” Maude Mabel Bell Cedar Falls. Iowa. B. Di., 11 mh School Special Primary—Cliosophie Literary Society. “The happiest women, like the happiest nations, have no history.” Bertha Magoon North English, Iowa. 15. I)i., High School Elective -Ossoli Literary So- ciety. “She speaks, Ik haves, and acts just as she ought. ’ Clara E. Balmat Nora Springs, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Years Mathematical- Ossoli Lit- erary Society — Women s Oratorical, 11106. “Ail excellent young woman and a modest. Jess S. Mantle Cedar Falls. Iowa. M. Di„ Four Years Elective Philomathean Liter- ary Society—Triangular Debate—Ames Debate, ’04 —Ames Debate, ’05—Kansas Debate, 07—Kditor-in- ('hief Normal Eyte, '06-7 — President Debating League. “Some men were born for great things. Mary D. Harnack Remsen, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years German—Ossoli Literary So- cietv. “I have heard of the lady and Rood words went with her name.” Viola McGrath Ames, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary. “One driven by strong benevolent- of soul ’ Henrietta Pals Belmond, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years Elective. “When ignorance is bliss ’tis folly to be wise.” Hugh A. Missildine Winterset, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Years Latin Elective—Philomathean Literary Society—Triangular Debate—Alternate on Missouri Debate, ’07. “Ever have T longed to slake my thirst for the world’s praises.” Minnie Hopley Lewis. Iowa. B. I)L High School Spec ia 1 Pr ima ry —Xe vt r« - phian Literary Society. “ I am sensible that the eves of all men are turned upon me.” Edna Huston Greenfield, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary Xeotro- phian Literary Society. “Pleasures are like poppies spread. You seize the flower, the bloom is shed.” Mary C. Cusack Maud Ray Keith Marion, Iowa. B. Di., Kindergarten—Graduate Liberty Ladies College, Missouri—Alpha Literary Society. “A quick brunette.” Omaha, Nebraska. B. Di., High School Elec- tive —Choral Society—Eu- terpean Glee. “I roam in pleasant darkness — more unseen than Saturn in his exile.” Emma H. Hensel Auburn, Iowa. M. Di., Four Years Herman Elective—Ossoli Lit- erary Society. “Tlv re is a soft and pensive grace, A east of thought upon her face.” Elizabeth Schneider Hinton, Iowa. M. I)i., High School General Elective—Shakespoar- •iiii Circle. “Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit.” Norma L, Venus Dubium� , Iowa. B. I)i., High School Special Primary—Wotro- phian Literary Society- Y. V. C. A. Cabinet. “And still the wonder grows, that one small head can carry all she knows.' Louise W. Putzke Dayton, Iowa. B. I)i., High School General Elective. “Thy rapt soul sitting in thine eyes.M Paul C. Colgrove Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., High School General Elective—Orio Lit- erary Society—President Y. M. C. A., '06—Triangu- lar Debate. '06—Ames-Normal Debate. '06—Inter-So- ciety Basket Ball—Minnesingers—B. Di. President. “I urge thee. Gentle Goddess, to assuage this lov- er's pains.” Bessie Chappell Brookings. South Dakota. M. I)i., Professional Course for College Graduates— B. S. at the S. I). A. G.—Y. W. c. A. Cabinet. “Yes. I am proud; I must be proud to see men not afraid of me.” John Wooley Crawfordsville, Iowa. B. Di., High School Gen- eral Elective—Orio Liter- ary Society- Inter-Society Basket Ball—Triangular 07 — Mimiesing- Debate, ers. “A doomed carcass forlorn wretch, with enfeebled to outstretch his loathed existence thru ten centuries, and then to die alone. ” Myrtle Gaffin Waterloo, Iowa. B. l)i.. High School General Elective—Zetalethean Literary Society. “Her voice was ever soft, gentle, and low,—an excellent thing in woman.” George F. Failor Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. I)i.. High School Elective Aristotelian Lit- erary Society. “Nature hath framed strange fellows in her time. ri Fay 'o, Iowa. B. Di., High School Electivi'. “But woe is me; I am but as a child. Hazel C. Loomis Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., High School Advanced Latin—Shakespear- ean Circle—Women’s Oratorical, ’06. “I have been presumptuous against love.” C. E. Terry berry Meriden, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Years Mathematical Electivi— Aristotelian Literary Soci- ety. “A smart, polite, for- ward, roguish sort of a boy.” Faye St. Clair Alt. Auburn, Iowa. B. l)i., Three Years General Elective. “She sings but to her love.” Lucile E. Fey Lloyd J. Loonan Waterloo, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years General Elective—Aristotelian Literary Society—Triangular Debate. ’07—Missouri Preliminary, ’07. “ ’Tis not good for man to live alone.” Flora Edna Furrow Tripoli, Iowa. B. Di., High School Gen- eral Elective ('liosophic Literary Society. “Varium et mutabile semper femina.” Hull. Iowa. B. Di., Three Years Elective—Special Public School Music Certificate' Choral Society—Euterpean Glee Club—Student at Cornell, 1902-03. “Music is the prophet s art.” Emma Jeanette Moore Keinbeek, Iowa. B. DL, Three Years Gen- eral Elective—Chrestoma- thean Literary Society. “Let they who have enough ask for nothing more. Jessie S. Wenner Cedar Palls, Iowa. B. Di., High School Elective—Cliosophie Literary Society —Choral Society—Ladies’ Band—Cliosophie Basket Ball Team. “Her motions all are sweet and full of grace. Lew McDonald Meriden, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Years General Elective—Orio Liter- ary Society — T roubadours — Triangular Debate— Ames-Normal Debate, ’06—Missouri-Normal Debate, ’(‘7. “A strong will, a settled purpose, an invincible determination. Laura Idella Patton Washington, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Mathematical—Cliosophic Lit- erary Society—Women’s Oratorical, ’06. “Della’s jos a lady’s size, Pelikit an’ slendah.” Clara N. Tolstrup Jewell, Iowa. B. I)i., Mathemalieal Elective—Zetalethean Lit- erary Society Winner of Mathematical Prize, 1906. “Most lovely queen of all the brightness that my eyes have seen.” Julia Bahl Sac City, Iowa. B. I)i., German Elective Chrcstomathean Literary Society—Mandolin Club—Ladies' Band—Orchestra. “I� t dies auf English oder a ill Dcutsch zn Ihnen V Nina Pearl Moore Fonda, Iowa. B. Di., High School Kindergarten Training Course —Cliosophie Literary Society—President of Senior Kindergarten (’lass. “Tickle me; do I not laugh? Eva B. Scott La Porte City, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary—Chresto- mathean Literary Society. “Shall I go on? Or have I said enough? Cora B. Sickenger Cedar Falls. Iowa. B. Di., High Sc hool Vocal Music—Choral Society— Kuterpcan Society. “Wearing all that weight of learning lightly like a flower. Myrtle M. Upham Charles City, Iowa. B. Di„ High School English Elective—Alpha Liter- ary Society. “And then her look—oh! where’s the heart so wise Could unbewildered meet those matchless eyes?” May E. Duryee Ale Inti iv, Iowa. B. Di., High School Elective—! Xssoli Literary Society. “With countenance de- mure, and modest grace.” Rhea Lorrayne Wilcox Orange City, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Special Primary—Neotrophian Literary Society. “Differences of opinion make horse races.” Amelia Borgelt Monticello, Iowa. B. I)i., High School Special Primary—Chrestomath- «‘iiii Literary Society. ' ? Maude Blackford Hampton, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Tears Lat- in Elective—Chivstomath- ean Literary Society. “None know thee but to love thee, Nor name thee but to praise. ” “Who mixed reason with mirth ’ Cowie with pleasure, and wisdom X Mattie A. Stout, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Years Elective—Cliosophie Literary Society. “Sin sholy was a fine-raised child.” Gertrude Dautremont Monti cello, Iowa. B. Di., Ilitih School General Elective. “Alas, for those that never sinjr. But die with all their music in them ! ’’ Emily Motie Odeholt, Iowa. B. l)i., Iiitrh School Special Primary Alpha Liter- ary Society. Vern L. Crum (Vdnr Falls, Iowa. 1 . Di.. Three Years Gen oral Elective— -Drio Litei- ary Society Troubadour Glee Club. “The inner man is horn white, but is colored black by life.” 7 “Maiden! With the meek brown eyes.” Blanche Irene Martin Waterloo, Iowa. B. Di., High School Gen- eral Elective—Shakespear- ean Literary Society — President of St. Kather- ine s Guild—Inter-Society Basket Ball. “Laugh and be fat, sir, your pennance is known. They that love mirth let them heartily drink, ‘Tis the only receipt to make sorrow sink.” Mabel Margaret Eighmey Hudson, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective—Chrestomathian Literary Society—Choral Society—Euterpean Glee Club. “Xever put off until tomorrow what you can do today.9 ’ Lois Mueller Tripoli, Iowa. B. Di., High School Elective—Neotrophian Literary Society. “The more we study her, the more we discover our ignorance.” May Davies Fairfield, Iowa. B. Di., High School Elective—Chrestomathian Lit- erary Society. “The first thing which is required of a genius is love.” Bess E. Everall Farmersburg, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Year Gen- eral Elective — (Tiosophic Literary Society. “0, what wonders could be told of thy lively coun- tenance, and thy humid eyes that dance in the midst of their own bright- ness.” Neva Wilson Independence, Iowa. B. Di., High School Special Primary—Alpha Lit- erary Society—Women’s Oratorical, ’06. “The heart of a woman is never so full of affection that there does not remain a corner for flattery.” Clara M. Blair Clear Lake, Iowa. B. l)i., High School Special Primary. ‘ 1 have not lived in vain. Ralph L. Patty Redfield, Iowa. B. Di.. High School General Elective -Aristotelian Literary Society—Foot Ball Team, ’04—-Base Ball Team, '0.3-6 -Inter-soeioty Basket Ball. '06- Manager Base Ball Team, ’07. Martha Soukup Iowa City, Iowa. M. l)i., High School Elective—B. I)i.. ’06. “Learn to labor as well as wait.” ‘‘One more deviCs-triumph and sorrow for angels.” Edward S. Tesdell Slater, Iowa. B. I)i., Three Years General Elective—Orio Liter- ary Society—Triangular Debate, ’07— Missouri-Nor- mal Debate, ’07—Minnesingers—Track Team, ’06— Winner of Math- matical Prize, ’06. “Man delights me not; no, nor woman either.” Edna E. Granner Hubbard, Iowa. B. l)i.. High School Ger- man Oliosophio Literary Society. “Smiling one minute and sighing th« next.” Amy L. Middleton Lohrville, Iowa. B. Di., High School Latin—Oliosophie Literary So- ciety—Inter-society Basket Ball, ’06. “It seems to be ’tis only good to be NOBLE.” The Class of 1907 “For the present we part, I hope not forever; Though time and regret will restore us at last. To forget our dissensions we each should endeavor, I ask no atonement, but days like the past.” Memory alone can give us such atonement. When we look through this great picture galley of faces, it is memory that causes us to live again the happy days and the few sorrowful ones; the days of victories, and those of defeat; those days of orations and those of—examinations. What! Can it be that the faces of all these stately seniors will be seen in these halls no more? Are we actually looking into the countenances of the future superintendents and principals of our public schools, perhaps even of college presidents to be ? Even now we see through the dim vista of years an educational world uplifted, strengthened, and purified by this class of 1907. Why not? Can any- one win debates and oratorical contests like these geniuses? Can any one bear our colors better than our young athletes? Or can any one sing Gaynor songs like these Special Primaries? What would the mere fact of taking a part in educating the world be to the trials, responsibilities, and victories of these last few weeks? With what pride we at last wear our uniform pin since we are to be recognized as the class at the head of its adoption. And how simple it would be to write a treatise on how to educate the child, since we have written and taught difficult lesson plans. And yet ’tis these responsibilities which this Class of 1907 has borne in order to now have their names and faces placed in this book as an inspiration for coming classes. And did we ever shirk a trial ? Was it the Class of 1907 who were objecting to the state examinations ? Rather is it true that the legislature was brought to see the futility of compelling such an intellectual class to play with the questions from the State Board. Xotice the faces of the faculty. If they are sad, it is owing to the fact that they are losing all these bright scholars from their classes. If they are happy, it is because of the pleasure they feel that the boys and girls of the state are to have the privilege of sitting at the feet of such intelligent beings to receive their instruction. So here’s to the Class of 1907! May its future always be brighter than its past and its past be always a guide for its future. — June Emry. At Iowa Normal Here softly do the Muses tread 'Neath shady arcades, solemn halls; Their rustling wings are ever spread To lift the soul when duty calls. There on thy velvet campus green — 0 fairest spot on Iowa’s plain — We drink delight when shadows lean, And build our aerial spires of Spain. Thy grand old men and Sapphic maids Illume our minds with noble aims, Urge on the quest of life’s best aids, To scale the heights which joy acclaims. Auroral sunlight gilds thy domes, With happy throngs thy floors resound. Hail to the men in Iowan homes Who reared thy walls — let praise redound. J Maid of Orleans (By Schiller) MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1907, 8:00 p. m. Dramatis P rsonar. AT DOM RE MY. Thibaut I)’Arc, father of Johanna J. E. Morton Johanna .................j Margot .................. Louison .................) Etienne ................ j Claud Marie..............• Haimond................. Bertrand................ Isabelletto..............{ Marguerite ............. Marion ................. His Daughters. Their Suitors. Villagers. IN FRANCE. Charles VII, King of France................. Queen Isabelle, mother of Charles VII Agnes Sore), the King's favorite.......... Count Dunois............. La Hire.................. French Officers. Duchatcl, Receiver General of France Archbishop of Rheiics............... Raul, a Knight...................... Senator of Orleans.................. Courtiers ....................................... Talbot, English Geneia............... ........... Lionel ..................... r , m • English Officers. Fastolfe ................. . English (� uard................................... (...........Pearl Anderson .........Blanche Mathes (...........Maud McChane ; ............F. C. Rausch .............C. J. Schmitt (...........A. L. Mathews ........(x. R. D. Kramer ........Myrtle Anderson ............Lois Mueller I ..........Maud Blackford ..............E. L. Bronson ................Maud Zilm ...............Elsie Axten .........II. A. Missildint ) ...............B. T. Bay ...............R. F. Clough ............Julian H. Gist .............Thomas Conley ................ C. 0. Arnes ............E. S. Tesdell I ...............F. Bruins .............Ralph L. Patty j ........Mayne Spaulding I ........Paul C. Col grove Lew McDonald SENIOR CLASS REPRESENTATIVES WHO WILL PRESENT SCHILLER S MAII) OF ORLEANS AT COMMENCEMENT TIME EAST FRONT, LOOKING SOUTHWEST A GROUP OF FIRST YEAR IHGII SCHOOLS AND SECOND YEAR REGULARS A CiROl P OF FIRST YEARS The Repertoire Class In the winter term of 1907 the demand for repertoire work was so great as to necessitate two class divisions, each consisting of twelve members. Many of these were veterans from previous terms of reading, dramatic work, and oratory, and represented the survival, if not of the fittest, then of the hardiest. Pit, intrepid, or only foolhardy, they soon discovered that they had rushed into an arena of desperate struggle requiring such equipment as had not before been their need; since to this work the student must bring the sum total of all his intellectual faculties developed to full capacity. Here he will find supreme need of those habits of clear and accurate thinking gained, perhaps, from his science; a mental grasp and power of sustained thinking wrested from his history, civics, or philosophy; at least a rudimentary understanding of human nature to which his psychology has led him; and above all, a master concen- tration such as mathematics bestows n her faithful votaries. Add to these certain moral and spiritual requisites, and still the sum of all the parts is not equal to the whole, for now must Creativt Imagination step in to weave of threads borrowed from each and every one of these intellectual, moral, and spiritual materials a golden fabric original and new under the sun — a vital interpreta tion which has been born of and within the student’s late-awakened soul. Repertoire work is in the nature of private lessons, being adapted to the in- dividual at each step of his progress. General discussions by teacher and stu- dents are fruitful of that judgment and nice discrimination preeminently needed by the teacher of reading. Though the .“peeific aim is to furnish pupil with material for his own use in public reading and to familiarize him with selections suitable for his future teachng, it has more important results in developing an active appreciation of good literature and in revealing the secret of bring possess- ed bff ideas rather than taking possession of them. It seeks, in common with all the Normal's course in Reading or Expression, to instil not only a discerning love but a clearer and deeper sense of the best in prose and poetry, thus giving the student something that will have “the power of forming, sustaining and delight- ing as nothing else can do’’ long after text-books have been forsaken and school- room lore forgotten in life’s larger interests. 0 REPERTOIRE CLl’B SPECIAL PRIMARY SIT DENTS The Debating League The culmination of a long period of agitation was reached early in the fall term, when chosen representatives of the three men’s literary societies met and drafted a new constitution, the adoption of which resulted in a complete re-organ- ization of Normal's debating league. By confining the representatives of the respective literary circles to three men each, our forensic syndicate lias been ren- dered far more practical and effective as an administrative body. Numerous stipulations have been infused into the old articles with a view, if possible, of obviating many of the evils which were formerly rampant, owing to the machina- tions of the grafter and the wiles of the astute politician. By a slight elongation of one's imagination, it can readily be seen that the day of disputes and stormy sessions is past, whilst the Fates beckon our fragile craft over placid waters into a future of perpetual joy and prosperity. At the present stage of the voyage the helmsmen are: President, Jess Mantle. Vice-President, J(hn Fitzgerald. Secretary-Treasurer, Ra ’ Clough. With the following who constitute the crew: Orio: Fred I). Cram, R. F. (Hough, Julian II. Gist. Aristo: John Fitzgerald. C.-A. Steelsmith, Warren Proctor. Philo: Jess Mantle, Fred Rausch, P . T. Bay. The function of this organization is to make all necessary provisions for inter-collegiate debates. It is required to look after the finances, make arrange- ments for the preliminaries, see to securing judges and transact all business with our opponent schools. Since the league is only a creature of the societies, any two of the latter may amend or veto its measures. This is one mark of superior- ity over the foixner svsti m, inasmuch as it gives any society member an oppor tunitv to vote upon important questions. (iist K.twscli Proctor Mantle I'it yCrald Clough Cram Bay Steelsmith Interest in debating; is at he highest pitch of intensity. Were we to theorize, we should attribute this fact in large measure to our English professors and the high literary standards which they have constantly held before us. Successful claimants for a share of the credit would be the members of the elocution depart- ment, thru whose efforts is afforded a wonderful opportunity of acquiring pro- ficiency in the art of public speaking. Technical instruction in argumentation has also done much to inculcate forensic enthusiasm in the hearts of our young hopefuls. But doubtless the most puissant factor in realizing this happy condi- tion is the influence brought to bear by our student literary organizations. In arousing youthful minds to aspire for excellence in the field of debating; in training the prastic intellect to construct a logical and discriminative argument, and to acquire skill in discovering and utilizing effective rebuttal, the routine of society work is unsurpassed. Fortunately, six terms’ work in society is required of every student enrolled in the institution, and the schedule of .Normal’s debating career, printed on the opposite page, proves the feasibility of making this work compulsory. Boys are at a minimum (numerically) in our school. Superior training has, however, obviated this apparent difficulty, and the result is that Normal, with an already enviable record in debate, has become a veritable tower of strength in the argu- mentative realm. In the winter and spring terms, Triangular Debates are held by the men’s societies, ea« h of which is allowed four representatives who both affirm and deny the question. Besides being one of the most attractive events of the year, this debate is the means of trying the mettle of the men who must later battle for the school in inter-collegiate debates. Our system of selecting men for inter-scholastic contests is nowhere excelled. Efcch society selects its con- testants, a preliminary is held in which the aspirants are marked on the basis of individual merit, and those who score the highest capture the available places. An exception was made when Kansas challenged us this year. It being thought impractical to hold an extra preliminary, each society elected a representative for the team. Few schools where the male attendance is as low as ours conduct their debates on anything but a small scale, and it speaks well for Normal that fhe should have been so successful in her forensic efforts in the past. NORMAL’S DEBATING RECORD IOWA STATE NORMAL VS. IOWA STATE COLLEGE. 1894: Normal, 2; Ames, 1. 1897: Normal, 2; Ames, 1. 1898: Normal, 3; Ames, 0. 1899: Normal, 1; Ames, 2. 1900: Normal, 2; Ames, 1. 1901: Normal, 1: Amos, 2. 1902: Normal, 0: Ames, 3. 1903: Normal, 2; Ames, 1. 1904: Normal, 2: Ames, 1. 1905: Normal, 3; Ames, 0. 1906: Normal, 4; Ames. 2. IOWA STATE NORMAL VS. DRAKE I XIVERSITV. 1905: Normal, 2; Drake, 1. IOWA STATE NORMAL VS. KANSAS STATE NORMAL. 1904: Hawkeves, 2; Jayhawkers, 1. 1905: Hawkey es, 2: Jayhawkers, 1. IOWA ST TE NORM I. vs. MISSOURI STATE NORMAL 1906 : Ilawkeyes, 2; Pukes, 4. 1907 : Hawkeye , 4; Pukes, 2. RECAPITULATION. I. S. N. s., 22; I. S. C., I. S. N. S., 2; Drake, I. S. N. s., 2; Kansas, I. S. N. s., 6; Missouri, I. S. N. s., 32; Opponents ELEVENTH ANNUAL DEBATE STATE NORMAL VS. STATE COLLEGE. November 9, 1906, at Ames, Iowa. Question: Resolved, That the United States is justified in imposing a tariff on the products of the Philippine Islands. Affirmed for Normal by Julian H. Gist, Lew McDonald, Fred D. Cram. Judges: Prof. G. W. Bryant, Prof. W. N. Clifford, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Council Bluffs, Iowa. Decision: Hon. H. M. Eicher, Washington, Iowa. Affirmative—One. Negative—Two. ELEVENTH ANNUAL DEBATE STATE NORMAL VS. STATE COLLEGE. November 9, 1906, at Cedar Falls. Question: Resolved, That the United States is justified in imposing a tariff on the products of the Philippine Islands. Denied for Normal by F. Bruins, Charles Mantle, Paul C. Colgrove. J udges: Prof. G. W. Sawyer, Mr. E. G. Esgate, Dr. W. W. Smith, Osage, Iowa. Marion, Iowa. Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Decision: Affirmative— Negative—Three. SECOND ANNUAL DEBATE IOWA STATE NORMAL VS. MISSOURI STATE NORMAL. April 26, 1907, at Cedar Falls, Iowa. Question: Resolved, That labor disputes which affect the general public should be adjudicated by legally constituted tribunals whose decisions shall be enforcible by law. Granted, that associations of employers and employes may be required to incorporate if necessary. Denied for Iowa by C. F. Schweiker, A. T. Barrett, Emile Trott. Judges: W. II. Sallmon, Prof. Milo B. Price, Pres. C. II. Cooper, Northfield, Minn. Owatonna, Minn. Mankato, Minn. Decision: Affirmative—One. Negative—Two. 4 G ' ro SECOND ANNUAL DEBATE IOWA STATE NORMAL VS. MISSOURI STATE NORMAL. April 26, 1907, at Kirksville, Mo. Question: Resolved, That labor disputes which affect the general public should be adjudicated by legally constituted tribunals whose decisions shall be enforcible by law. Granted, that associations of employers and employes shall be required to incorporate if necessary. Affirmed for Iowa by Lew McDonald, H. B. Carroll, Edward Tesdell. Judges: Prof. G. N. Carman, Prof. L. E. Robinson, Prof. M. J. Holmes, Chicago, 111. Monmouth, 111. Normal, 111. Affirmative—Two. Decision: Negative—One. THIRD DEBATE IOWA STATE NORMAL VS. KANSAS STATE NORMAL. May 2, 1907, at Emporia, Kansas. Question: Resolved, That labor disputes which affect the general public should be adjudicated by legally constituted tribunals whose decisions shall be enforcible by law. Granted, that associations of employers and employes may be required to incorporate if necessary. Denied for I. S. X. S. by Fred D. Cram, A. V. Graeber, Jess Mantle. Inter-Society Oratory women's contests. Year 1st Place 2d Place 3d Place 1904 Gladys Kaye Katherine Hare Gladys Kiefer (Alpha) (Ossoli) (Shake)and Pansy Stewart (Chresto) 1905 Margaret Kelley Edith Ufford Helen Porter (Alpha) (Chresto) (Shake) 1906 Clara Tolstrop Clara Balmat Hazel Loomis (Zeta) (Ossoli) (Shake) men's contests. Year 1st Place 2d Place 3rd Place 4th Place 1900 Macy Campbell H. B. Morgan F. (). Smith R. R. Stuart (Aristo) (Orio) (Orio) (Philo) 1903 Albert Coigrove J. T. Coigrove J. F. Cross R. H. Sylvester (Orio) (Philo) (Aristo) (Aristo) 1904 K. W. Coigrove E. D. Hoagland John L. Cherny N. B. Knapp (Orio) (Aristo) (Philo) (Orio) 1905 C. O. Ruggles Julian H. Gist N. B. Knupp A. A. Smith 1906 (Orio) F. L. Byrnes (Orioi Edw. Goetch (Philo) C. L. Hawk (Aristo) A. L. Mathews (Philo) (Aristo) (Philo) (Orio) Total points made by each society: Orio, 22; Philo, 15; Aristo, 14. These contests have become an established thing. In fact, the spirit of friendly rivalry becomes keener each year, and with each successive contest the societies evidence more pride in striving to place their colors on the highest pinnacle. With some, the contest affords a first opportunity to address a large audience, and with many, it serves as a stepping-stone to success in the more important public speaking matches held on Normal’s rostrum. Inter-Collegiate Oratory As in all other respects, our school has forged to the front in Oratory. Every year the student who scores first place in the home contest is delegated to array his forces on the bloody sands and vie with the representatives of four neighboring states for the possession of the insignia of victory. Contestants are selected from the Normal Schools of the states of Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Wisconsin, and Illinois. In the eleven annual contests thus far held, the Hawk- eyes have been thrice crowned with the laurel wreath, which is worth men- tioning when we take into account the fact that certain of our rivals have from two to five schools from which to select their oratorical timber. Our representa- tive of two years ago scored first place, and the performance was repeated last year through the skill and efforts of our doughty little Cherny. The 1907 con- test will be held at Emporia, Kansas, and, while we may not safely predict the outcome, we venture the assertion that, unless the work of our contemporaries surpasses all present expectations, the Hawkeye banners will be carried in triumph to victory. Following is a transcript of the results of the annual contest since its institution: Year 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place 1896 Wisconsin Kansas Illinois Iowa Missouri 189? Iowa Missouri Illinois Wisconsin Kansas 1898 Kansas Wisconsin Missouri Iowa Illinois 1899 Wisconsin Iowa Kansas Illinois Missouri 1900 Wisconsin Illinois Missouri Iowa Kansas 1901 Wisconsin Kansas Illinois Missouri Iowa 1902 Illinois Kansas Wisconsin Iowa Missouri 1903 Kansas M issouri Wisconsin Illinois Iowa 1904 Kansas Illinois Iowa Wisconsin 1905 Iowa Kansas Missouri Illinois Wisconsin 1906 Iowa Missouri Illinois Kansas Wisconsin Miss .Margaret Kelley, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, winner of the women’s Inter- Society Oratorical in 1905, and alternate on the Inter-state Contest of Normal Schools in 1906, goes to Emporia, Kansas, to represent her school and state in the contest to be held at that place on the evening of May 3. The honor of being thus chosen as our orator in this annual contest is, in itself, a fitting tribute to the worth and ability of Miss Kelley, the selection having been made entirely on the basis of personal merit; and, most happily, it is a distinction which the recipient is able to bear with modest and becoming grace. Miss Kelley’s oration, which is entitled “Ireland and the Irish,” is a strong and beautifully worded appeal of a kind which always carries weight with the judges, the more especially since its power is enhanced by a personality and address on the part of the author that is admirably suited to the nature of th« composition. IRELAND AND THE IRISH When Dame Nature formed the continent of Europe she was in a variable mood. Calm and complaisant, she fashioned the fertile plains of Russia and Turkey; happy and smiling, she rumpled Earth’s bosom into the hills and valleys of poetic Italy; pouting, she tumbled the rocks into the mighty Alps and covered their summits with everlasting ice and snow; in a moment of pleasing confusion, shi jumbled together tin4 hills of France, the forests of Germany and the sand dunes of sea girt Holland. She grew remorseful and covered the green fields of England with fog and mist; she became penitent and broke the rugged outline of Norway and Sweden to let in the life giving waters of the Gulf Stream. But at last, composing herself, she formed a little island on the eastern shores of the Atlantic, just to show the worlds yet unborn, what might have been, the continent of Europe in miniature. Fertile plain and smiling valleys, romantic hills and rugged mountains, sunshine and mist, bold headlands and sand strewn beach, all were centered in this little island. Though not the pathway of innumerable travelers as is Italy, it can boast lakes as beautiful as any in the valley of the Alps, and a castle as renowned as the Coliseum at Rome. Its round towers and ancient tombs vie with the Pyramids of Egypt, a land of green fields and shimmering lakes,—the beautiful Emerald Isle. “From that darkness that hides the past of Irish history,” there (‘merges, here and there, fierce warriors fighting to the death for the smile of lovely women or for the kingship of some disputed province. Half mythical heroes perform incredible feats of strength and valor, Conn of the hundred fights; Finn, tin- son of Coid; Dermot, the devoted lover of the fair Crania. These and many others of the mysterious Feni flit hither and thither across the curtain that hide the legendary history of ancient Erin. From the shadows of paganism Ireland blossomed and bore abundant fruit under the genial sun of Christianity. Her schools were the best in Europe and her scholars the ripest in the then known world. Her teachers stood before the court of Charlemagne and taught the beauties of the divine doctrine of Christ They carried Christianity into Sweden and Denmark, into Germany and France. Even Alfred, England’s famed king, learned the doctrines of Christian government from the gifted tongues of the Irish priests. This little island, not much more than half the size of Iowa, has had a remarkable career in the world’s history. Her sons' names occupy many a prominent place in the Temple of Fame. Not a country in the whole world where the Irishman has not made for himself a name and a home. Not a battlefield of any importance in modern warfare but has been stained by his blood. Under the leadership of Charles the Hammer, he aided in driving the Turk from Europe. He was at Crecy; at Talavera; and at Salamanca. ID was in the fatal charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava. lie was with the helpless army of Washington at Valley Forge, and many of the blood stains on the frozen snow of that New Jersey village came from the naked and bleeding fed of the devoted Irishman. He led the army that defeated the bloody Tarleton at Cowpens and looked with kindling eye on the surrender of Cornwallis. He led the cavalry that laid bare th valley of the Shenandoah and that won the day at Winchester. He commanded the forces that crushed the rebels at Gettysburg. His blood moistened the sod, stained the grass, reddened the streams all over the southland. He fought beneath the stars and stripes in all those bloody battles from Sumter to Appomattox; in the depths of the gloomy Wilderness; on the bosom of the Mississippi; and by the shores of the troubled ocean. Against that fatal Stone Wall at Fredericksburg h carried his regiment’s colors again and again; and at his word of command, th Flag of Freedom floated over the Mormon stronghold in the Great Basin of Utah, guarded until then only by the snow capped sentinels of the Rockies. Ilis lips gave the battle cry to the hosts in blue at Lookout .Mountain. He was with that invincible line of blue as it swept across that broken plain through logs and brush and tumbled rocks to the first line of rifle pits. With that line, he climbed hand over hand up the slope of the mountain. Rebel cannon crumbled the rocks in his face; rebel t ifle-men poured a storm of bullets about him that spattered the stones with his dripping blood. Climbing over the dead and dying, fighting, praying, cursing, cheering, without a waver or a halt, he tumbled with that blue line over the breast works on the summit and the Battle above the Clouds was won. A leader in every nation ho chooses for his home, the question arises.—Why the Irishman failed to maintain freedom and independence in his native land? Already weakened by the invasion of Danes and Normans, they were over- whelmed by force of numbers. Boldly they contested with the mighty hosts of England and fought for the cause dear to every Irish heart—the freedom of their little island. But England with her mighty warriors overcame the few but brave men of Ireland and, merciless in victory, ruled with an iron hand. What was the condition of Ireland under the control of England? English lords were sent over to Ireland. The lands of the Irish were confiscated and the people made cither tenants at will or driven out upon the roadside to die. Monks forbidden to open schools, were forced to teach in secret in the by-ways or behind hedges. Robbed, persecuted, transported, enslaved, until the once happy island was transformed into a land of misery and want and crime. Two million people were driven to death or to exile! Two million people were swept from their homes “without other preparation than that of fever- tainted bodies, hunger-weakened minds, fa mine-wasted energies;” driven from their homes to seek refuge on the inhospitable shores of England; or on board the fever-stricken emigrant ship where whole families -father, mother , children— were mercifully rocked to sleep by the tumbling billows and given unblessed and unshriven into the depths of the sea. In whatever port the remnant rests, it is a strange land strange in custom, in climate, in religion. But in every strange vicissitude, in every bitter trial, the sustaining power and guiding spirit was ever the Irish wife and mother. The women of Carthage gave their hair for bow-strings in defence of their beleaguered city; the women of Sparta stifled the yearnings of maternal love to people the valleys of Lacedaemon with a nation of warriors; the women of France knelt at the foot of the guillotine, and dipped their handkerchiefs in royal blood to make the red flag that led their sons to freedom; but the women of Ireland gave themselves to save their children Iran starvation, they knelt at the foot of the cross of their faith bathed in their own blood, sublime, at the very moment of dissolution, in the assurance that the tragedy of Calvary was not in vain. Come back to earth again, ye martvis of Ireland! Come and pass in long procession before us, ye who died for fatherland! Look at that procession stretching its length across the course of centuries—the mother and her bah , helpless age and sturdy manhcod, the maid in her teens and the youth in th full vigor of early life, the peasant and the priest, the lord and the hind! See- the thousands of women and girls -old as slaves to the planters of the Indies! See the victims from the massacres of Wexford and Drogheda! See the forms of murdered Owen Roe, of Edward Fitzgerald and of Robert Emmet! Oh, they are a countless host, those wronged and betrayed of the Irish race! See them as they pass down the path of years and know why Irish faith is strong, Irish memory bitter and Irish hope sublime. But what of the future of this race; the Irishman loves America and its emblem of freedom. Here his exiled fellows found a refuge from the penury and oppression of their native land. Here they became share-holders in a nation’s prosperity. Here the doors of schools and colleges were thrown open to their children and an education offered them as free as the breezes over the bogs of their native land. He loves America because here the chance was given him to become a man and a citizen of the freest government in the world. The Irishman was naked and here he found clothing; he was hungry and here he found abundance of food; he was homeless and he found the virgin prairies of the west lying at his fret, his for the asking—a man without a country, he was received into full fellowship with freemen, a sharer in their prosperity, a partner in their adversity; with them to garner the fruits of peace or pluck the thisths of war, a common purpose, a common country, a common flag. Every Irishman lives in the f( nd hope of seeing his native land with a government as free as his beloved America. Is his hope a delusion ? We believe that in the wisdom of God’s providence all nations the world over, following the lead of the United States, will in the near future adopt the republican form of government. When that time comes, as come it surely will, the little island so long oppressed will forget its wrongs, will place a chaplet of shamrocks above the ashes of her martyred dead, and, reveling in the delights of freedom, will again blossom a the rose. Then, too, if the spirits of the sainted dead are ever permitted to look down upon the scenes of their earthly habitations, there will stand at the gateway of that Great Beyond the form of the young martyr, Robert Emmet, who gave his life for the cause he loved so well, and standing there he will waft God's benediction to the little island where faithful hands at last inscribe his long deferred epitaph—Ireland is free. John L. Cherny Winner of ilie Inter itate Oratori- cal in 190«, with the oration, “The Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces of Government.' John Fitzerald Winner of second in this year’s home contest with the oration. Our Nation’s Perils. Goes to Emporia, Kansas, as alternate for lowa in the Inter-state Oratorical. Among the numerous interesting features of our institution, and rendered the more so because of historical association, are the old cannon which frown- ingly command the main entrance to the campus. The presence of two such implements in our midst might lead the unitiated to suspect that the school authorities had provided them for our special delectation on gala gays or for purposes of celebration on patriotic occasions. With a momentary inspection, however, it becomes apparent that any attempt to load and fire the guns would be futile as both are hopelessly spiked. Of necessity in appreciating their significance is a knowledge of their history; hence it is deemed expedient to review briefly, for the benefit of many who are not informed, the leading facts that enter into the career of these wonderful momentos. The year 1565 was made memorable by the attempt of Pedro Menendez to found a Spanish empire in North America. Sailing westward with a fleet of nineteen vessels and several hundred colonists, the doughty commander landed in Florida and founded St. Augustine. In anticipation of foreign trouble arising out of conflicting territorial claims, he erected Fort Maron, which bears the distinction of being the oldest fortification on the continent. Eighty immense siege guns that were mounted upon the defenses rendered the strong- hold immune from capture, the British being baffled on several occasions in their attempts to take it by storm and forced to abandon their project. In the centuries that followed, St. Augustine was successively shifted between the possession of the English and Spaniards until, in 1819, the United States assumed control of Florida and with it old Fort Marion and its huge ordnance. Six years ago, upon application of the James Brownell Post. G. A. R., of this city, the war department secured the removal of two of the cannon from the historic hamlet in the far south, and transferred them to their present site. Elaborate exercises held under the joint auspices of the Grand Army and the Xormal School marked the formal presentation of the guns on the 10th of June, 1901. The interest that attaches to these wonderful specimens is heightened by the fact that they are among the very few relics of the early Spanish navi- gators to be seen anywhere, besides being the oldest original armament belonging to the United States. They now repose on our beautiful green sward, supported bv a masonric foundation, with two pyramids of shells in the rear, and with “Old Glory,” whose starry folds from a nearby flag-staff ripple in the gentle zephyrs that come over the campus, conducing immeasurably to the fitness of the location. Reminiscences (Extract from an address delivered on the occasion of the Alpha-Philo anniversary, by Mrs. D. S. Wright). In the early years of the school, literary work was on a different basis from what it is today. Then the entire student body was divided into rhetorical divisions. These divisions met on Friday afternoon. Each student from first term to senior was required to give a literary production at least once a month, and if he did especially creditable work he was given the privilege of repeating his production at general rhetorica Is in the presence of the entire school, faculty as well as students. These “(lenerals,” as we called them, were held the last Friday of the month and lasted anywhere from two to four hours. The rhetorical work was strenuous and compulsory. There was no way of getting cut of it—a fine would not help you. Those of us who ever tried to get out of it came to the conclusit n that nothing but a long siege of sickness or death was a sufficient excuse. The point I wi-li to make here, aside from giving a bit of history, is tlii : rhetorical work was compulsory, society work was optional, and those who became members of the societies voluntarily did double literal work. No special inducements were held up to join the societies. No credits were given toward graduation. No one joined for the social features. There were none. We were too poor for even a twenty-five cent spread. No one joined for the fun of initiation. We dod not know how to do shin Is in those days. Society work simply meant business in literary and parliamentary lines, and filled a need in the pioneer life of the school. We were poor in those days. We had no hall, no furniture, no decorations. Our entire assets as a society were unbounded enthusiasm, a secietary’s book, and that spirit of loyalty that has infected every Alpha girl since that first little group of seven signed th ■ con- stitution in the spring of 1877. It is the same spirit that inspires you modem girls to cry out, “Once an Alpha, always an Alpha!” Some one has said “there is no condition in life so hopeless as to have every want gratified.” Our wants were many. We were in no danger of getting into that hopeless state, but I want to ring out a warning note to you modern people with your splendid equipment for work, with your special teachers of English and oratory, your library with its vast resources, your beautifully furnished halls, your easy chairs and cushions, your success in oratory and dramatic art, vour ability to bring down to defeat in debate Missouri, Ames, and Kansas. I beg you to leave some want ungratified, for “they that surfeit with too much” are in graver danger than they whose wants are numerous. Again, I beg you to leave some want ungratified, and excuse me for stepping on modern terri- tory—there is where I live now. The early work of the Alphas was behind closed doors. We were but a feeble folk then. We had no pedigree, no elder sisters to advise us. no con- stitution nor by-laws. We had to blaze our own way. Our efforts were crude and faltering, though characterized by earnest thoughtfulness and a sturdiness that belongs to pioneers in all lines. Society meant work, discipline, fraternity. There was no quibbling over parliamentary rules, no attempt to purposely rattle our president. We took pleasure in making her rough places smooth. There was one settlement of a tangled maze of double amendments, substitutions, previous question, etc., that was strikingly unique. When the maze became so intricate that there seemed no way out, a precocious Alpha arose and moved that the motion be burned. It was carried. The society immediately adjourned: the written motion was laid on the floor; the girls gathered around in a circle; some one lighted a match and that motion went up in smoke never to be heard of again, except hi story. Robert’s Rules of Order, I am sure, had nothing that would have solved the problem so quickly or effectively. While the Alphas worked behind closed doors, the Philos always kept open house, and when it was voiced abroad that the Philos were to have an especially good program, we considered it a. rare treat to go in a body and encourage them in their good work. We often joined forces with them in public programs and did not hesitate at producing original plays, or interpreting those of Shakes- peare, Goldsmith, or of modern authors. We did not have Philo-Alpha banquets, or gastronomic feasts, but we often challenged each other to a “feast of reason and a flow of soul,” and proved to our satisfaction and sometimes that of the judges that “tariff should be for revenue only,” that women should vote, and that bachelors should be taxed. In fact, we settled, one way or the other, all the important questions of the day.. You modern people do not seem to realize that fact, for you are still debating many of those old questions in the same old way. Thirty years is a long time as we look forward. To look backward it seems but yesterday when we were students here, as light-hearted and gay as you arc today. With our meager opportunities we wrought for Alpha the best we knew, just as you are doing today. In fact we looked, and bilked, and acted much as you do. Some of our girls were noted for their beauty and some were just as renowned for the lack of it. Some were wise and some were like the virgins who forgot to fill their lamps with oil. There were some who always knew how to do the right thing at the right time and place, and while these might be found up in the attic under the old bell tower, making the rafters ring, pre- paratory to some great Alpha victory, others might be seen going down the driveway, baskets in hand, searching for botanical specimens, and, incidentally, meeting a Philo—which was against the rule. Then occasionally others might lie seen scurrying down the fire escape for a breath of fresh air or a moonlight walk and accidentally meeting a Philo—which was against the rule. Then as now, in the springtime the law of natural selection overcame the law of faculty objections, and many of those forbidden pairs are still walking together. That grave and dignified Philo at my right is still walking by the side of one of the sweetest lassies of the class of ’79, and that honored Philo friend from Kansas is paired with one of Alpha’s most noted warblers. Further illustrations are not necessary to prove that our thoughts were much as your thoughts are, and that in more ways than one “our works do follow us.” Y. W. C. A. CABINET, 1906-7 UPPER ROW. Jennie Potgeter....................................................Treasurer Eva Williams...................................................Bible Study Kathleen Delahoyde................................................Social Gretchen Delahoyde..........................................President Edna Huston.............................................Information Delpha Davis...........................................Devotional Gertrude Decker.................................intercollegiate LOWER ROW. Leola Farlow............... Louise Putzke................ Mary McDonald.................. W0 Harriett Kramer.................. Grace Ott.......................... Myrtle Anderson...................... Norma Venus............................ Sadie Edes............................... Recording Secretary ...............Room ........Membership .....Personal Work . .General Secretary ..............Music ........Missionary Assistant Treasurer The past year’s work has been one of progress and help to all. It has been the purpose of our association to seek for the development of Christian char- acter among the students in the Normal school, and to lead them to realize the true worth of the higher things in life. We have sought to accomplish this through regular devotional meetings, the Bible Study classes, and definite per- sonal work. During the month of January, we were greatly blessed by having among us Rev. Theo. S. Henderson, of New York City. Through the efforts put forth during his visit, a large number were led to know the Christ as a personal friend and Savior. The Bible Study work is closely connected with both the Y. W. and Y. M. C. A. The total enrollment for the year is 561. Four mission study classes have been carried on throughout the year, with an enrollment of 70. The membership has reached 527. The Association has been strengthened and encouraged in its work through the interest and help received from the Advisory Board. This board consists of Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Colgrove, Misses Lambert, Simmons, Call, Carpenter, and Plock. Y. M. C. A. Julian II. Gist..... C. G. Ames........ Paul C. Colgrove E. S. Tesdell.. CABINET, 1906-7 UPPER ROW. . ... I cvotional Personal Work .....President .....Treasurer I.OWER ROW. Thomas Berber..........................................Membership F. Bruins.....................................................Train G. R. D. Kramer...........................................Bible Study Lew .McDonald....................................................Social The Y. M. C. A. in Xormal has always stood paramountly for nobility of character. Beyond this it does not attempt to go, nor does it aspire for the fulfillment of any other purpose than the cultivation of true manhood. Anyone who will scan the records of Normal’s young men, both in school and in the field of activity, will be impressed with the Christian steadfastness of the average who have been brought under the uplifting influence of our Alma Mater. Part of the credit for inculcating these high ideals belongs rightly to the Y. M. 0. A. T he weekly services held both alone and jointly with the young women aie greater factors for the betterment of the institution’s moral tone than many stop to realize, while the acquaintances formed by the new students with the association members have been the means of shaping many lives for good. The past year, though not an exceptional one in the results obtained, has been one of steady consecration to the Master and of abundant favor from on High. The weekly sessions have been inspirational in character and well attended. Rev. Henderson s visit with us resulted in a number of professions of faith. A delegation of five was sent to the summer conference at Lake Geneva, Wiscon- sin, in June, and six delegates to the state convention at Sioux City in the winter term. A strong cabinet has been elected for the coming year, and it is con- fidently expected by all that during their incumbency the association will go forth with renewed energies to greater accomplishments in the Master’s vineyard. 4 BIBLE STUDY TEACHERS CLASS Bible Study at Normal .Vext to the Y. M. and Y. V. C. A., possibly the greatest power for good in the school is that branch of the association work which is embraced in the Bible Study Organization. The twenty years of its existence have been marked by a steady and continuous growth until now it is the largest organization of its kind in the world. There has been no essential change in the general plan of the work siiic it was founded, except provision for its growth. The total number of peopl. enrolled, which was five hundred and seven during the year 1906-07, is divided into classes, forty-five at present, which meet, as formerly, at different llalls on the Hill. The Teachers Training Class, which was at first held in President Seerley's office, has so increased in the number of leaders and other stud nt who care to attend that it now entirely fills one of the large recitation rooms. The custom of having an address given to the classes in a body has been maintained from the first. One is given at the beginning of each term, besides special addresses, such as the one given at the close of the Fall Term by Dr. Todd, who is the present supervisor of the work, and the one by Dr. Henderson in the Old Chapel Sunday morning, January 27, 1907. The lessons which wen at first prepared separately and mimeographed for each week, are now printed for the year and issued in pamphlets. A three year course, including Old Testament History, The Life of Christ and Th Apostolic Age, is followed after a careful revision each year. NEWMAN OFFICERS, 1906-1907 UPPER ROW. LOWER ROW. John Fitzgerald, Louise Theilan, Emily Motie, Mae Ryan, Nelle Kennedy, John MeGinney, Mae Lewis, J. P. Murphy, Louise Lehman, Nellie MeEniry, Theresa M. Feyereizen, H. J. Feyereisen, Xelle Manion. The Newman Catholic Association This association was organized and incorporated in September, 1903, for the safeguarding of Catholic interests. Its purpose is to enable the Catholic students to more fully realize that religion is an energizing force affecting the character of the individual and society, and is the fundamental stimulus of our civilization; to enable them to acquire a clearer knowledge of the origin, history, and beauty of the church; to become versed in the Sacred Scriptures; in short, that they may live the Christian life and intelligently defend religion against the materialism of the present age. The society was appropriately named after Cardinal John Henry Newman, whose zealous search for spiritual light is an inspiration to one studying the profound mysteries of Divine revelation. The work of the organization during the past year has been almost entirely educational, consisting of a general study of the scriptures, Church history, Catholic dogmas, and discussions on current Catholic topics. The work is materially aided by the library of the association, consisting of over three hun- dred select volumes and a number of periodicals especially chosen and obtained for this purpose. Minnesingers Because few of the former members of the Minnesingers returned last fall, the outlook for the club might have been considered quite dark, but the places were soon well filled. No time was lost in getting the men into an atmoshpere of song. Though the Minnesingers this year prepared no special concerts for touring, they have done more, together with the assistance of the other clubs, to help a good cause than any previous club. Under the direction of Prof. C. A. Fullerton, the combined Glee Clubs prepared and rendered the cantata, Hiawatha's Wed- ding Feast, for the benefit of the Pipe Organ Fund. Every organization has certain characteristics to which it attributes its success. Those of the Minnesingers are its regularity, perseverance, natural ability and the untiring efforts of the conductor. MINNESINGERS FOR 1906-07 FIRST TENOR. SECOND TENOR. E. L. Nelson, L. V. Crum, Geo. Kramer, C. G. Ames, Harry Burma F. J. Sucher, A. L. Mathews, W. L. Merrill, J. 0. Stein, Harvey Per in. BARITONE. BASS. Joe Egloff, F. Bruins, Prof. C. A. Fullerton. Thomas Berger, Calvin J. Schmitt, Edward S. Tesdell, Willis T. Wolf. W. B. Geiter, Fred Mitchell, Wayne Spaulding, Paul C. Colgrove, A. I. Crary. MINNESINGERS, 1906-7 The Troubadours This singing club was organized about 1899 by Prof. 0. A. Fullerton, who is at present at the head of the department of vocal music at Normal. There arc three men’s singing clubs, of which the Troubadours are only excelled by the Minnesingers and what is known as the “Glee Club,” holding third rank. The Troubadours were originally organized for the purpose of becoming Minne- singers, after they had had sufficient musical training. It has been the custom of this organization to furnish annually music for the programs given at Normal, such as open sessions, recitals, etc. This year it rendered, assisted by the “Minnesingers,” “Cecilians,” and “Euterpeans,” a cantata entitled “Hiawatha s Wedding Feast” and the result was one of the best concerts given by Normal talent for years. Through the earnest endeavors and persistent efforts of its director, this chib has made rapid progress since its organization, and it is becoming better and better each year. The Troubadours for 1906-07 are as follows: FIRST TENOR. SECOND TENOR. E. L. Bronson, Grover Maiden, 0. P. Morton. baritones. E. L. Brown, Grover Alderman, T. P. Christianson, Ralph Ebersold. Geo. Robeson, K. Silliman, C. W. Hirleman, R. E. Porter, Walter Bender, Sydner Maiden, BASS. Ray Graeber, Albert Meyer, Jesse Walton, Jesse Mantle, Roy Habernicht, R. S. Grossman. Julian H. Gist, Geo. I. Long, Virgil Miller, Lew McDonald, H. 0. Patton, H. X. Stewart. TROI HADOl RS, 1906-7 A BIT OF RI KR SCENERY IN FRONT OF HISTORIC FT. SUMTER i Euterpean Glee Club The Euterpean Glee Club was organized in 1895 under the direction oi Miss Julia Curtins. Although it has had several different directors since that time, it has continued to grow in number and has advanced greatly in musical ability. In fact, during the last two years the contest between the Euterpeans and Cecilians ha been so close, that it can hardly be decided which of the two is the better Glee Club. MEMBERS OF EUTERPEAN GLEE CLUB 1st soprano Ruth Ballou. Elizabeth Bimey. Mary Cusack. Fannie Haydn. Virginia Idso. Ellen Kirkpatrick. Clara Colbe. Mable Leighter. .Myrtle Lewis. Mable Lester. Florence Large. Hanna Laudsburg. Lula Landsburg. Blanche Mathis. Zoe Mason. Theresa Smith. Cora Siekenger. Calla Wctherbe. Maude Zilin. 1st. alto. Grace Barker. Elva Chapin. Edith Cole. Della Geise. Clara Large. Lillie Maiden. Florence Meier. Winn if red Neff. Emma Roberts. Vinnie Slawson. Belle Peterson. 2nd soprano Violet Bowen. Mignon Dunn. Berthina Kellar Anna Maiden. Mabel Meek. Grace .11 cConnahy. Lena Shephard. Belle Westervelt. Mrs. Loomis. Nellie Mitchell. Katherine Sell. 2nd ai.to Bertha Emerson. Orpha Farley. Floy Graham. Florence Moorhead. Jennie Roberts. Edith Winch. KUTERPEAN GLEE CLUB I Cecilian Glee Club 1907 marks the nineteenth anniversary of the Cecilian Glee Club. This club was first organized by Miss Julia Curtiss and was under her direction until 1901, when Mr. Robt. Fullerton assumed its leadership. Under his supervision the club maintained the same high standard that was established by the first leader and studied many of the works of the best composers. In 1905, Miss Clara L. Cressey took the place vacated by Mr. Fullerton as leader of this popular women’s Glee Club. Several times during the history of the Cecilians they have united with the Minnesingers in presenting to the public light opera. 4‘Pinafore’’ was given once and ‘‘Robin Hood” twice. These were given under the direction of Mr. C. A. Fullerton with the assistance of Miss Oliver and Miss Pierce in the dram- atization. This year the Glee Clubs united in giving a different form of music, a cantata called “Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast.” This was also under the direction of Mr. Fullerton. The presentation of “Hiawatha” marks the climax of the work done by the clubs. It is an especially difficult cantata and the crowning success with which it was given shows something of the strength of the work done in the Glee Clubs of the Xormal School. The Ceeilians have enjoyed their work together this year and they feci tha their meeting together in this capacity has been of great good to each member. Last year the club adopted a small gold pin representing a lyre, on which was engraved the word “Cecilian,” so that each member after leaving the Normal School still feels that she is a Cecilian. THE CECIL! A NS, 1906-7 First Row—Grace Furrow. Gertrude Decker. Maude McChane. Viva Moore, Pearl Anderson, Maude Throckmorton. Mary McDonald, Coral Sykes. Second Row Myrtle Anderson..HazelI Camery. :viarv Holmes, Faye St. Clair, Zoe Deo, Dorothy Doerrier. Florence Grant, Enah Hill. Members Not in Picture Eihcf Landers, Buelah Kiefer, Clara Schaible, Elizabeth Schaible. N The Normal Orchestra Among: the many sources of entertainment and culture, one that stands high in popularity is the orchestra. Through the combination of stringed, wood, wind, and brass instruments, the composers find a unity of tone-color and expres- sion that is unsurpassed. Since last September, our Normal orchestra has made great advancement. Each member has shown enthusiastic interest in the rehearsals. Though the number of times that it has been heard during the year is comparatively small, yet the compositions that have been played show the high standard which our conductor, Prof. Merrill, keeps before us. Among those that have been given are Schubert’s “Unfinished Symphony” and “The Priest’s March” by Mendels- sohn. The string section of the orchestra is also an important feature, as the “Andante Cantabile” by Tschaikowsky, the Elgare “Serenade” and composi- tions by Purcell have proved the ability of the performers. Another phase of the ensemble music is the string quartette composed of Prof. Merrill, first violin; Alma Cutler, second violin: Coral Sykes, viola, and Myrle Wheeler, cello. This quartette has appeared several times on the musical programs and has delighted the audience with the charming music of Haydn. Besides the annual summer term concert, the orchestra will be much in evi- dence during commencement. There will be the usual short concerts, the special music for the Class Play, and also accompaniments for a violin solo and a piano concerto. The membership of the orchestra is as follows: Conductor—Prof. B. W. .Merrill. First Violins—Alma Cutler, Adolph Kramer, Theresa Wild, Hans Holst. Second Violins—Bryan Condit, Jennie Auld, Mildred Kerlin, Myron Bege- man. Violas—Coral Sykes, Annie Maiden. Cello—Myrle Wheeler. Bass—Lyle Hawk. Flutes—Julia Bahl, Wentworth Rogers. Oboe—Charles Kramer. Bassoon—Orlo Bangs. Clarionet—Frank Sucher. Trumpets—Tom Wise, Ira Brown, Walter Brown. Horn—Florence IIoats. Trombones—Minnie Cook, M. Swartz. Tympani—Edith Dodd. Harmonium—Floy Graham. Accompanist—Lena Shepard. NORMAL ORCHESTRA, 06-7 The Ladies’ Band Our Ladies ’ Band, though comparatively young, has probably attracted more attention than any school organization in the state; not so much because of its novelty, as because of the rapid progress it has made in the last few years, and the high grade of music of which its concerts are composed. It has the distinction of being the largest ladies’ band in the world, and the only band in Iowa with full concert instrumentation. Its fame is not local, but national, and even if it were apart from the school, and not for educational purposes, it could not possibly consider all the numerous and flattering offers which come from Lyceum Bureaus, Chatauqua Associations and other entertainment enterprises, from every part of the United States. However, the purpose of this organization is not to give amusement, but to afford the ladies of the Iowa State Normal an opportunity to venture into a field of music which is not often accessible to them. A broader view of the art of music is obtained, and a foundation is laid for what will probably be a common occur- rence a few years hence. The girls occasionally take trips, which are more for pleasure than profit, since the proceeds of their concerts are used to cover expenses. Among the towns with whom they have contracted to give concerts this spring, are Waterloo, Vinton and Cedar Rapids. Great credit is due Professor FitzGerald, the conductor, for the success of the band. It was he who made it possible in the first place, and who by his untiring pains and efforts, has brought it to its present high standard. The following are the names of the present members: SOLO CORNETS Jessie Wenner. Josephine Graham. Frances Rambach. FLUTES Julia Bahl. Zoe Mason. Maud Shelton. ALTO HORNS Florence Hoats, Stella McCormick. Edith Mantle. BARITONES Mabel Frisbee. Madge Eastman. 1st CORNETS Edna Straw. Mildred Draper. Garrah Packer. Lorna Flagler. CLARIONETS Lillian Egloff. Eula Foote. Zella Moon. Blanche Fitzsimmons. Floy Graham. May Bachus—Alto. Harriet Kramer—Bass. E FLAT TRUMPETS Della Strawn. Irene Kirk. BASSES Elizabeth Burdick. Katherine Wyth. Virginia Idso. Myrtle Anderson. 2nd cornets Abigail Kennedy. Ida Turner. SAXAPHONES Tenor Clara Test. Elsie Hardy. Alto Lina Sharp. Edith Ufford. SLIDE TROMBONES Mrs. F. A. FitzGerald. Mabel Dayton. Minnie Cook. Mabel Meek. Bessie Clay. Miss Scheible. DRUMS Bertha McClusky—Bass. Lulu Bourquin—Snare. Director—Prof. F. A. FitzGerald. LADIES’ BAND, ’06-7 The Mandolin Club When the renaissance of instrumental music took place here about eleven years ago, a Mandolin Club was organized under the capable leadership of Prof. F. A. FitzGerald. Under very unfavorable auspices indeed, was this little hand of musicians brought together, being so few in number as to render the success of the undertaking extremely doubtful. But as the various other departments of the sehool developed, more interest became manifested in music, and, as a lesult, the Mandolin Club grew to such an extent that it soon became a permanent and important factor in the life of the school. Lead on by thft untiring zeal of Mr. FitzGerald, the Mandolin Club improved until it has reached its present state of excellence, consisting of ten mandolins, four guitars, a flute, two violins, a ir.and la, a cello, harp, and piano. The club gives concerts every term, also appearing at various other programs throughout the year. At these entertainments it is always rewarded by the tribute of a large and appreciative audience. Prelude In the course of human events it becomes fitting and proper to dedicate to the worthy ones a niche in the keystone of our triumphal arch, where their memories will shine forth with a brilliancy which will light the pathway of the younger ones, and teach them the facts and fancies of eventful lives. Be not disgruntled, gentle reader, if your name does not appear. Prove yourself capa- ble of a position here and then the gentle muse of History will place your name side by side with those who are on the stellar role. What name shall first appear? Aye, there’s the rub; for in that case of jewels what spark may shine when we unroll this parchment coil and unfurl to this great world their entire names as one ? But lo, the conquering hero comes. Wre dare not resist. So one by one as the gorgeous stars we count to you the wise, the brave, the true. NUMBER ONE-FRIEND FA1LOR A true type of sport, a la carte. Makes a specialty of playing the races and tipping. Famous at Saratoga and Sheepshead Bay. Ruled off the New Orleans turf for slugging the referee. Once a personal friend of Tod Sloan. They quarreled and now will not appear on the same circuit. Home address, St. Louis, Boston, Omaha. STEELSMITH, PROF. C. A. Where have I heard that name before Ah! At the Bowery! Sure Mike! It was he who introduced the Parisian Redowa. Be sure to get his famous addi- tion to literature entitled. “The Ball-Room Guide.” For sale at all book stores. WALTERS Perie of the Antilles. Society bird. A crank on Parliamentary Law. Translator and reviser of Robert’s Rules of Order. Is irrepressibly enthusiastic over all matters that pertain to literary excellence. Is philanthropieally in- clined and has helped many a stuggling poet grovelling in obscurity to scale the heights of fame. Is a friend of Aristotle who, in turn, is proud to have s.� juvenile a youth striving for the Golden Fleece. WARREN E. PROCTOR Prize-fighter. Veteran of innumerable bouts in the ring. He has yet to meet his equal on this side of the Atlantic. Challenges any man in the world to fight at catch weights from 123 to 250 pounds. Champion bantam-weight of the middle west. Is dated to meet Battling Nelson in September. In the violent exertions which he puts forth, the spectators may hear his little pear-shaped heart “a-Patton and a-Patton.” CARRIE PLOCK An eccentric, middle-aged lady, famous as a charity woman. Her latest movement was to found a home for veteran and disabled frat men. All friendless Iloboes and Xanhoes cordially welcomed. On account of her retiring modesty, Miss Plock has refused several flattering offers to appear in dime museums as an albino. LEW Me DONALU A lecturer of wide repute, as well as a noted writer, principally on social reform topics. His contributions to literature are numerous, covering a range from the Race-Suicide Doctrine to the problem of “How old is Ann?” One time secretary of the National Anti-Bachelors’ Association, from which position he resigned to accept the presidency of the Ancient Order of Ex-Boozers. Fred D. Cram Travelling salesman for the Steinblock Clothing ilouse, introducing all the latest in fashions. Twas at Ames he sprang the kangaroo trouser, thereby eliciting clamorous applause from the nigger heaven. Since that debut in the whirl, so many of the world’s fashion leaders have sought an audience with him, that he is threatened with nervous breakdown and his physicians advise the rest cure. He carries a full stock of samples. For patterns of the latest in high- water pants, apply to his local representative at McKee’s haberdashery. Katharine Holmes This little lass is distinguished as the originator of the world-renowned hay-fever lingo so much in vogue at the present time. On account of her lit- erary ability and studious nature, the faculty, after due consideration, have decided to offer her a course in some European university, after completing which, she will pursue the career of literary reformer and purist. Miss Holmes has announced her intention of remaining a maiden lady. Vera Du Bois Alias Bill. Noted both at home and abroad as a stage actress of the first rank. Follows the profession of artist’s model and ballet dancer. An intimate friend of Fritzi Scheff, and one of the original Florodora Sextette. Has hosts of admirers, but has already become WISE to the fact that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Dorothy Doerfler Advance agent for the Eureka Matrimonial Bureau. Satisfaction guar- anteed! No pay until after the ceremony, and money back if results are not sa:- isfactorv. Also chaperons small parties, and is Prexy’s personal representative. Anyone wishing to go to Waterloo to do shopping, apply to Miss Doerfler for permission. Faye St. Claire A captivating little miss, whse dainty and delicate appearance gave rise to the term, “Summer Girl ’ On account of her extreme shyness, it is almost impossible to gain an interview with her, but with difficulty the author succeeded in obtaining her autograph and her positive assertion that she is the author of that pathetic little ballad, “Who drove the nails in Baby’s face?” which has started the tears in the eyes of thousands. Ralph L. Patty Known among his friends by the appellative of “Pat.” Ilis marks of distinction are his eccentricity, erratic dispo- sition, rustic appearance, and fondness for the girls. His early history is hazy. Ac- cording to a statement made for publication, he went to school with Methuselah in the year 1, fought under Alex- ander in th battle of Water- loo, and came over in the ark with Moses. Has been identi- fied as the hero of various train robberies and Pat Crowe episodes. Became at one time mentally deranged as a result of disappointment in love, and took to the woods. Was captured and exhibited in Bamum’s Circus as a living proof of the correctness of Darwin’s theory. Made his escape with a posse in pursuit. The first to discover his whereabouts was a photographer who, noth- ing daunted by the truculent mien of the fugitive, took a snap-shot which we now publish for the first time. Pat’s intention is to run for congress in the near future. His platform is free trade and sound money, and in his stumping tours he champions the cause of reformed spelling with his characteristic ve- hemency. OUR SPORTS barker Simpson St i I son Booth Godfrey Bachus Entry Armstrong Loomis Thielen Jeffrey Auld eatherb McChane Moore Anderson Wheeler Shybely Smith Krisby Doerfler Martin VI. Holmes Van Meter K. Holmes (). Holmes s Webster Hansen Anderson Schneider McClusky Williams Blake Hayden Schen Kastman Foster l.i ingslone Cross Ferguson Whitworth Moats Barbour N ichols Corey •Martin estenelt Hill Plumb Patton Barbour Crant Colors, Ilod Mild Black. The Shakespearean Circle (poinded in 1884) Motto, “The Knd crown. all. ' YELL Hooray, hooray, The Shakes, the Shakes we lead the way: True to our colors� red and black. Always forward, never back. The-Shakes, the Shakes will lead the way. OFFICERS Spring Term, 1906. Presidents. Florence Brcnneman, Mamie Martin. Vice-Presidents. Bertha Wasem, Bernice Laughlin. Critics. Heh n Porter, Bertha Hansen. Fall Term, 1906. Presidents. Besse Simpson, Emma Cress. Vice-Presidents. Hazel Loomis. Ann Tyler. Critics, Ethel Stilson, Mary Whitworth. Winter Term, 1906-7. Presidents, Hazel Loomis. Olive Holmes. Vice-Presidents, Mary Whitworth. Katharine Holmes. Critics, Blanche Martin, Madge Eastman. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Early in the Fall term, the Shakes and Aristos held their annual initiation banquet at the I. 0. 0. F. Hall in Cedar Falls. It was here that the old and new members met for the first time together', to pay tribute to Our Loved Mascot — The Owl. Even the more dignified honorary members gracefully performed Ili duty which soon was deemed an opportunity and a pleasure. The Shake-Aristo orchestra made its first appearance here and ever since that has been a popular- organization of the so •Ieimie Auld, Myrtle Anderson, Pearl Anderson, Kluia Armstrong, Maye Bachus. Kdna Barbour, Edith Barbour, Dell Blake. Hazel Booth, Emma Cross. Verne Cory, Laura Davenport, Dorothy Doerfler, Madge Eastman, Alta Ferguson, Theresa Feyereisen, Minnie Godfrey. Bertha Hansen, Katharine Holmes, MEMBERSHIP Olive Holmes. Florence Jeffrey, Iris Livingston, Hazel Loomis. Blanche Martin, No. 1, Bertha McClusky, Collin Nichols. Cora Hughell, Bernice Laughlin, Mildred McFarland. Estelle Plumb, Ethel Stilson, Besse Simpson, Eiina Schen, Elizabeth Schneider, Fanny Smith. Louise Thielen, Adeline l lrieh. Calla Weatherbee. Ifazel Webster. Belle Westervelt. Myrl Wheeler, Nona Williams. Olive Foster, Hazel Moates. Blanche Martin. No. 2. Margaret Patton. Florence Grant, Winifred Barker, Mary Holmes. Cora Shybely. Mabel I ’r is by, Floy Graham. Viva Moore, Maude Mc( ’bane. Belle Proctor. Barker M. Anderson SHAKE OPEN SESSION, 1907 Moore Gcitcr McChane Doeriler Grant Proctor Worsted Man: “Where am I at and what’s mr name? Is this all real or just a gamer” Miss Impatience: “You arc a man. a worsted man. Constructed of an old afghan, - Stuffed with cotton, rags and bran.” Whitworth P. Anderson The Shakespearean Society was organized in 1884 and since that date it has been the aim of every member of th - circle to make it the most flourishing of the I. S. X. S. All great things have little beginnings. The society held its first meeting in a plain room while today the Shakespearean Hall ranks among the prettiest. The society has met with few losses but there is one that still casts its shadow of gloom over the Hall. Some years ago, the girls were shocked to learn of the mysterious disappearance of their mascot -The Monkey. Today the Owl fills, in a measure, his place, but when it shall please him to return again, he will be joyfully received. This year has been one of the most successful years in the history of the society and the Shakes wish here to attribute a share of their success to the sym- pathy and hearty co-operation of their brothers, the Aristo . As long as the societies shall last, may this feeling remain. The Shake Basket-Ball team was ready for- action early in the Fall and sent the first challenge to the Alphas. There they were victorious and in the two succeeding games, with the Chresto and with the Xeos, they again secured the palm. In the fourth game the Shakes were conquered and although disappointed, they extended the hand of congratulation to the Olios. If you wonder why the Shakes lost in championship just count the years from ’84 to ’07—23 Skidoo. The disappointment in the games was forgotten in the success the Open Ses- sion brought to the society, who are very grateful to all those who helped to make it the success it was to the society and school. The Shakespearean were represented in the Inter-societv contest by Hazel Loomis. The Shakes secured third honors. As the school year closes, the Senior Shake girls leave the society with regret' yet with perfect faith and confidence for thi future, for they know and trust the “new” girls into whose care the society is to pass in the following year. Hazel C. Loomis Winner of Third Place in Inter-Society Oratorical, ’06. Holmes SHAKE BASKET BALL TEAM Frisby Webster Corey Martin Smith SHAKE-ARISTO ORCHESTRA ■1 I Willi� Walt George Kramer George Sj,rug£ TI1K PHIU) ROLI i:t ieorjre Bleacher L, BEGINNING AT 1.KK1 1� Raymond Graisrnuii 25 OK fPPEK ROW ilutfli Minsildlne l_� yle Hawk 31 Kenericus Bruins a S II liarvev Pcrin '. n Chas. Johnson ac ;r.� Clias. Mantle a Kurd Mitrliell H I.eslie V turner 15 Carl Wire ai Paul llautrar Adolph Kramer 33 '1 hos. Conley •i Chas. Amw) «leuti Unwley III Jowc Mantle � • . Walter lieiuler 22 Kubeit Porter ■j Harlan Snodgrass :n irgil Miller A II I iurciuo Porter � 7 Kotwrl I ick Wlllluui Miller an WilllH Nr� muu Kdwanl Bronson :C. Km lie hrott Cluts. Soli wicker ll • .rnvcr Maiden 12 I rank C:ir y it • red K i limir h red llaum'li 37 Benjamin Bay 3 Frank Surlier a;� Sviiner Maiden -tu Thud. Berger The Philomathean Society (poi nded in 1877). Colors, Pink and White. Flower, Carnation. Motto, “Vita sine literis mors est” “Life without literature is death.” Emblem, Creek letter Phi. YELL Hurrah for the Pink! Hurrah for the white! The Alphas and Philos, They’re all right. OFFICERS Spring Term, 1906. Presidents, Noah Knupp, Hugh Missildine. (Tities. Thos. Stewart, Orlo Bangs. Fall Term, 1906. Presidents, Fred Kausch, Charles Mantle. Presidents, Fenerieus Bruins, Edward Bronson. Critics, Thos. Conley, (’has. Ames. (Tities, ( has. Mantle, Hugh Missildine. Winter Term, 1906-7. Frank Byrnes Winner of First Honors in Triangular Oratorical, HX)6 The Philomathean is the oldest literary society in the institution, being or- ganized in 1877 shortly after the school was established. Philo has ever stood lor the highest in literary attainment. In oratory they have led their brothers on to victory. In debate they stand cool and defiant. I'p to the present time, Iowa lias won the interstate oratorical contest but three times, two of whic h victories were won by members of the Philo society. Percival Hunt won first place in 18!)4 and last year John Cherny swept the stakes with his “Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces. This year the Philos left the field open to their Alpha sisters, whose representedive, Miss Margaret Kelly, easily won first place over her opponents, and is almost sure to capture the fourth victory for Iowa in the final contest, with her masterful oration on “Ireland and the Irish In tin intercollegiate debates with Ames, the Philos have placed two more men than either of the other societies, and in the last two triangular debates, they swept eight points from their worth opponents,” leaving ten points for the other societies to divide between them. In the recent triangular oratorical con- test Frank Byrnes won first place with his famous oration on “William Jennings Bryan.” Our essay and declamatory contests, with the silver medal and gold medal debates have created much interest and enthusiasm in the society and have done a great deal toward inspiring and encouraging the boys on to higher things. The Philos are not mere “book-worms” but believe with Spencer in the three-fold purpose of education and are always to be found on the athletic field with the “big mil,” ready to show their opponents a “merry chase” in whatever sport they are to indulge. The Philos also believe in developing their social natures and many a jolly picnic and banquet is enjoyed with their Alpha sisters. Th • most notable event of the year was the celebration of the thirtieth anniversary of the Alpha and Philo societies which took place .March 8th. . PHILO ilAtuCULARTCAM Mm (3 4 PHILO TRIANOIIAR TEAM. SPKINO TERM v � - Orio Bangs Fred Rausch Chas. Mantle John Ltinb} PHILO TRIANGULAR TEAM, WINTER TERM 1907 Chas. Schwieker Thos. Berger Edward Bronson Emile Trott PHILO QUARTETTE Kramer Sucher Rowley Mitchell BASKET BALL TEAM, ’06-7 Minnie Moon Clara Kolbe Etta Hastings Martha I leiner Elsie Matthcis Bess Andrews Amelia Borgelt Frances Hose Mabel Kighmey Eva Scott Julia Hahl Elizabeth Burdick CHRESTO ROM Hazel Smith Beulah Taylor Elsie Ottosen .Maude Johnson Violet Bowen Alma Kobe BEGINNING AT LEFT I'PPER CORNER Erf a Mahanke Anna Yenney Helen Woods Elva Chapin Hazel Canierx Bell McKlr«� y Tlllle Huglin Edith Sheri Leilia Talbot Mabel Mastain Martha Aarvig Emily Grubb Jessie Eindsley May Da' ies lva Huntley Pauline Kratzer Maude Blackford Emma Moore Florence Moore head Edith Bird Pearl Fortune May sterr Ad� Walker The Chrestomathean Society ( POl’X DEI) IN’ 1901). Colors, Cream and Wine. Motto. “Iehdien.” YELL Boom, room, room. Zip. zah, boom. Besto, Hosto, Chresto. (luvsto. Zip. zah, boom. OFFICERS Spring Term, 1906. Presidents. Myrtle Fortune, IVarl Fortune. Vice-Presidents, Eva Seott, Klizabelli Keiff. Crities. Margaret Flynn, Myrtle Fortune. Fall Terai, 1906. Presidents. Gertrude Deutrernont, Martha Aarvig. Vice-Presidents. Julia Bahl, Klsie Olegon. Critics. Pi-arl Fortune, Gertrude Deutremont. Winter Tkrm. 1906-7. Presidents. Julia Bahl. Eva Scott. Vice-Presidents, FMith Bird. Emma Moore. Critics. Martha Aarvig, Julia Bahl. Six years have passed since the Chrestomathean Society was organized. Its beginning was small and its early history experienced many trials and adversities. There were already six ladies societies, which the faculty thought a sufficient number, but by the persistent efforts of the ('barter members, the faculty were persuaded that another was needed to make th«- Normal school complete., and the Chrestomathean society was added to the list. Although it was at first and is sometimes even yet «-ailed the “Baby it has developed wonderfully during th - six years of its existence. From the very first- the society has done strong literary work, each member doing her work thor- oughly and e nscientously, and since the society has increased in members this spirit of our early sisters still exists. That the Chrcstos are able to hold a place among their sisters has been shown at the Ladies Oratorical contests. In the first the Chresto repiesentative tied with tic Shakes for second place and in the second annual contest its representative again w n second honors. Although intellectual growth is the main object of our organization the social life is not neglected. This year our fall term opened with the annual banquet in honor of our new members. At this time the new n embers were initiated iut« ('resto life and made to feel at home with themselves and with the older members. During the winter term the society took advantage of the good sleighing and went to Waterloo where an informal good time was held. In looking back over the year's work, we. as a society, feel that the year's work has been a success, for we feel that the members have increased in literary power, and as we seniors bid farewell to our sisters we hope that the coming year may be a prosperous cue. CHRESTO DOUBLE QUARTETTE Kratzer Moorehead Eiirhniey Bowen Kolbe Chapin Cainery Borjrelt Mantle BASKET BALL Noon Sterr Ottosen Blackford Aarvig Elizabeth Burdick Chresto Oratorical Representative, 06 1 Burdick K ratzer Bahl The Cliosophic Society (founded in 1886) Colors, Gold and White. Motto, Lux et Veritas. YELL Hip a ka ra ka rio Light and Truth and Clio, Maids the fairest, best you know, We the girls, Clio! Clio! Spring Term, 1906. Presidents, Martha Dill, Edna Cass. Vice-Presidents, Nina Richardson, Martha Ran. Critics, Ruey Miller, Martha Dill. Fall Term, 1906. Presidents, Clara Johnson, Bess Everall. Vice-Presidents, Coral Sykes, Ruey Miller. Critics, Jessica Dunn, Vera Du Bois. Winter Term. 1906-7. President, Martha Ran. Vice-Presidents, Jessica Dunn, Vera Du Bois. Critics, Della Patton, Maude Bell. MEMBERSHIP Maude Bell Edith Cole Minnie Cook Mattie Cowie Jennie Daubenbcrger (5race Du Bois Flora Furrow Vera Du Bois Edna Granner Jessica Dunn Etta Hall Eloisc Emerson Mabel Hinkson Orpha Farley Anna Hinkson Estell Hoebel Mabel Meek Carrie Hunter Amy MiddletQn Elizabeth Lynch Lucy Meyer Alice McKinney Pearl Moore Ella McLain Mildred Kerlin Della Patton Ethel Singer Helen Pillsbury Coral Sykes Lura Preston Nora Treganza Martha Rau Ethel VVickman Erma Robertson Edith Ehret Fannie Vosburg Edna Sanford Rose Rathmal Mary McDonald Lillian Roadman Vriginia Idso Dessa W a bn it . Jessie Wenner SOCIAL PLEASURES Among the interesting items, one which will be foremost in the minds of the Cliorios was the initiation which began the social pleasures of the society year. Round’s Park was the favored spot, small streams contained all the horrors of the river Styx, whilst caves made from barrels, small but powerful in resisting internal pressure, were among the many endurances the new members patiently bore. Quite different in nature was the Annual Banquet held February 9, 1907, in the Odd Fellows’ Temple, th Olios being hostesses. The school year has been well represented in social features, after each one a deeper sense of appreciation for a joint society being established. As the old Olios leave to take up a more active career, we feel sure they will in day dreams be with their sisters and perhaps say with the poet: “How sweet is the thought of those dear olden days, But sweeter would be their reality.’’ Lucy Meyer Estell Hoebel CLIO OCTETTE Mary McDonald Amy Middleton Martha Rau Edith Cole Orpha Farley Coral Sykes Della Patton Clio.Oratorical Representative, November, 1906 On February 21, 1907, occurred the last of the series of basket ball games among the ladies’ societies. The closing contest was between the Shakespeareans, who were champions up to this time, and the Clios, who succeeded in winning the banner. The victory of the Clios is due largely to their superior team work which was of a much finer order than is customarily seen in ladies’ teams. The Clio forwards succeeded in throwing live baskets against the invincible Shake guards, who, previous to this game, had not been scored against for more than one basket. The centers did notable work in getting the ball from the start and succeeded in keeping it in their court most of the time. The game played by the Clio guards is deserving of highest commendation, for they were always right where the ball was and succeeded in keeping the opposing team down. The Clio girls feel that their victory is largely due to the untiring efforts of their coach, Miss McNally. Jessie Wenner Vera Du Bois BASKET BALL TEAM, ’07 Grace Du Bois Miss McNally Minnie Cook Mabel Hinkson Amy Middleton Colors, Rose and Gray. The Zetalethean Society (pounded in 1893) Motto, “We seek the Truth.” Flower, Red rose. YELL Zeta! Zeta! Well I guess! We’re the people nevertheless! Press right onward, hip, hurrah! Zeta, Zeta, Zip! boom! bah ! OFFICERS Spring Term, 1906. Presidents, Laura Kracht, Elsie Axten. Vice-Presidents, Stella Evans, Clara Tolstrup. Critics Clara Tolstrup, Bernice Dilts. Fall Term, 1906. Presidents, Clara Tolstrup, Sadie Edes. Vice-Presidents, Bernice Dilts, Gwynne Ward. Critics, Gwynne Ward, Grace Kettleson. Winter Term, 1906-7. Presidents, Grace Mathews, Gwynne Ward. Vice-Presidents, Addie Reed, Clara Large. Critics, Mattie Rankin, MEMBERSHIP Hazel Plumley. Mae 0’Harrow, Jeanrietta Aukema, Agnes Faint, Grace Mitchell, Jennie Mattauseh, Addie Reed, Bernice Dilts, Daisy Farrell, Edith Yates, Grace Mathews, Mattie Rankin, Maud Giles, Clara Large, Florence Hayer, Emma Hutchinson, Anna Hong, Bessie Clay, Laura Murphy, Gladys Darrah, Myrtle Gaffin, Meg Hawk, Mabel Gray, Gwynne Ward, Elsie Axten, Hannah Landsberg, Beryl Cox, Sadie Edes, Helen Landsberg, Hattie Burdick, Ethel Barr, Mary Newman, Blanche Williamson, Lillian Faint, Edna Tyler, Jennie Potgeter, Clara Tolstrup, Maude Shelton, Angie Wood, Esther Goetze, Lottie Cartwright, Margaret McCorkindale, Alma Cox, Ilazel Plumley, Josephine Thoreson, Ruby Charters. When the Normal girl assumes senior dignity, tasks and responsibilities are heaped upon her. One of these is orations. What girl could look happy and carefree when she realizes that with all else she has to do, an oration must be written. Her heart sinks until its heaviness becomes a bur- den with no subject, no theme, no anything in mind to lighten it. Such was the state of affairs in the Zetalethean Society during the fall of 1906. Those first orations must be prepared and given during this term. So each senior went to work, surmounted difficulties, and in due season had the much desired manu- script. Each society was discussing the oratorical capacity of its probable representative for the inter- society contest. Owing to the evenly matched abilities, the Zetalethean representative could not be easily foretold. The orators, having each done her best, were fearful, yet anxious for the contest which came on the sixteenth day of November. The girls, one after another, came forth and credit- ably delivered their addresses. “The New Woman,” Clara Tolstrup by Elsie Axten, though well given, was surpassed Winner of Women’s Oratorical by “Child Labor,” by Jennie Potgeter. which as second, gave first place to the oration, “Stop and Think ’ given by Clara Tolstrup. Defeat is not failure. So the whole society heartily joined in cheering the winner. Next came the tug of war. Each victor was eagerly and earnestly pre- paring for this, not only for her own sake, but for the sake of the society which she represented. Those days were busy ones and often etxended far into the night. On the seventh day of December the time came. Miss Tolstrup was urged on by many friends and by every Zeta she met, and was thus inspired with a will and determination to do her best. Nor did she fail. Among the seven worthy contestants she, with her well directed arguments against fast living, and her earnest manner, carried conviction to the minds of her hearers and the judges awarded her first place. Professor Wright, who knew her virtues, was pleased to give her the prize of ten dollars offered this year for the first time. It was not because the other girls merited the less honor but because she merited the more. Proud and happy were the Zeta girls to have such a member in their midst. She has always been faithful and loyal, discharging honorably the highest duties of the society. We, as Zetas, cannot wish for her a future too bright, happy, and successful, and shall ever take pride in remembering her as our sister. SOCIAL AFFAIRS OF THE ZETALETHEANS “All work and no play .Makes Jack a dull boy.” The Zeta girls, fearing the same evil effect might be produced in their new members, decided to give a special program and a “spread” in their honor. The honorary members, new members and prospective members and friends of the society were invited, and as a result our new members are very bright girls. Then shortly after the special program came the mysterious and wonderful initiation. One Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock the girls were requested to meet at Rownd’s Hall. They were ushered on to a car, taken to th • river, and then into launches and we sailed into the West. We sailed up stream until on our view burst the splendid sight of -big bonfires and we felt surely a great “pow-wow” was to take place that night. Oh the woods were bright with bonfires, And our sister love grew stronger, As we smoked our peace pipes, In the shape of oyster stew. Then the stunts—oh, wondrous stunts, Oh the kneeling to the sun god, Oh, the long, steep, road, oh the never-ending Road, to the happy hunting ground. Then the greeting, oh, the joyous greeting Of the Spirit Great and white. Then the dancing round the wigwam, Oh, the dancing, and the singing Round the wigwam on the Cedar. Then the parting, and the home coming To the Normal on the Ilill. After the initiation had taken place and we were again feeling weary of study, our sisters, the Ossolis, gave us a cordial invitation to be their guests Royal hostesses and the very best of sisters they proved themselves to be. A few nights after our orator had acquitted herself so well, we gave a banquet in her honor. When all were assembled and were sitting in the dark, one of the girls was sent to bring Miss Tolstrup. As she walked in, the lights were turned on and the yell given, very much to her surprise. The rest of the evening was spent in playing games and feasting. After the holidays, when we had drowned our homesickness in study so deeply that we felt as if we had been swamped, the Zetas entertained the Ossolis, having as our guest of honor Miss Luella Riirby, the first president of the best society at Normal—the Zetalethean. Not all sweet singers are known to fame By sweeping titles or sounding name, For the sweetest song of the forest bird Is oft unnoted and oft unheard. So the Zeta singers, tho’ known to few, Can give to the world a song that is new, Can render their music to listening ears, To match the melody of the spheres. For the theme of their song is forever and aye, The loyal girls ’neath the rose and gray. And tho’ you may forget the singers e’er long, We know that the world will remember their song. The Zetalethean Society Fourteen short years ago the Zetalethean Society was drifting on a sea of trouble. It then consisted of but few girls, whose place of meeting was the room now known as Miss Cressey’s. Nor was it as cheery a room as we now find it, because its principal decorations were dust and cobwebs. When a special meeting was to be held, it was necessary for the girls to clean and decorate as best they could. Girls would join the society and then, getting tired of the hard struggle for existence, which, all new organizations must meet, would ask to get their cards baek and then probably join another society. But finally twenty strong, courageous girls bound themselves together and pledged that they would be Zetas as lcng as they lived. This was the real beginning of the Zeta Society. This pledge was never broken. And this year we had the great honor of having one of these girls as our guest. .Miss Luella Rigby, who was a. charter member and our first president, and who is now a missionary in Burma, India, spent almost a week at the Normal on her tour through the country. She showed the greatest interest in the society and it was a great pleasure to see her delight at finding the Zeta Society one of the leading societies in school. We present Zeta girls really never knew the many ups and downs our society had passed through until Miss Rigby told us its early history. But it is by earnest, untiring effort that all good and great works get a firm stand in the world. We now find the society growing, prospering and fast gaining the top round of the ladder of knowledge. This year has been one of unusual success for the society. At the beginning of the year the vacancies made by last year’s seniors were filled by new girls who have certainly proved themselves worthy of the name Zetaletheans. Th� many special programs and the high standard of the work have ever surpassed that of last year. And there is great assurance of still better achievement in the coming year. But June is coming with its flowers and sun hine, and with it commence- ment. This means that, there must be a parting in Zita Hall, and th it some of the girls will leave never to return. But we feel c nfident after the record they have made in society here, that wherever they are, they will be “up and doing,” ever keeping the society standards and the motto, “We seek th� ruth,” before them. The girls who will return next year will raise the banner still higher and continue the grand march to victory and fame. I. Martin Morris Bensen Hensel Morrison Ilarnack Goldsworthy Thompson Cook [I. Kurtz Maroon Burkhart Dolmage Mayden Duryea James Montague Gorham III. Leech Balmat Overholtzer Kenneth' Sharp Clinton Kuppinger Cassarly Kinley IV. Roberts Bernie Mathes McCall Western Fish Bernie Thogerson Knudsen The Ossoli Society (founded in 1897) YELL Rucka-chucka-boom Rucka chucka boom! Rucka-chucka! Rucka chucka! Boom-boom, boom! Whoop-la-ra, Whoop-la-ri, Margaret Fuller Ossoli! OFFICERS Spring Term, 1906. Presidents, Mabel Owen, Emma Hensel. Vice-Presidents, Miss Robertson, I)aun Thompson. Critics, Mary Harnack, Miss Robeson. Fall Term, 1906. Presidents, Clara Balmat, Eva Dolmage. Vice-Presidents, Emma Gam-haw, Mary Harnack. Critics, Mary Xorton, Clara Balmat. Winter Term, 1906-7. Presidents, Grace Thompson, Maud Gorham. Vice-Presidents, Mary Cook, Lina Sharp. Critics, Susie Richards, Ellen Kirkpatrick. MEMBERSHIP Clara Balmat, Alice Burney, Elizabeth Burney, Harriet Casady, Mary Cook, Margaret Burkhart, Eva Dolmage, Myrna Fish, Maude Gorham, Emma Gan chaw, Blanche Goldsworthy, Mary Harnack, Ethel James, Winnie Kurtz, Martha Kinley, Ellen Kirkpatrick, Harriet Kuppinger, Abligail Kennedy, Hannah Knudsen, Myrtle Martin, Blanche Mathes, Clara McCall, Florence Morris. Bertha Morrison, Lena Overholtzer, Susie Richards, Lina Sharp, Grace Thompson, Anna Thogerson, Anna Mayden, May Duryea, Bertha Magoon, Emma Roberts, Cora Zink, Helen Montague, Mae Clinton, Mary Benson, Alice Leech. Frances Stimson. Among the many literary societies of the I. S. N. S., the Ossoli is by no means an unimportant one. Her work ranks as high as that of any of the other societies. In all inter-society contests the Ossoli has ever been able to claim her share of honors. This year her representative won second place in the Woman’s Oratorical Contest. Many interesting programs have been planned and carried out during the year. The work of the society is not all literary. Nothing is of more value to the members than the social intercourse which it gives. In this way, the society has been able to give many a girl a broader, nobler view of life, and has sent her from the society better able to do her chosen work. Those who leave the society this year feel sure that the work will be better each year and that her past standards will be but milestones on the road to success. Ossoli, may fame go with her. May she never know disaster, May she go from high to higher And to best things still aspire. Ossoli! May honor love her. May no dark cloud o’er her hover, But the sky be blue above her, Here’s success to ach endeavor. Ossoli makes. Ridley Merner Colgrove Barrett Crary Ropers Barnes Anderson Encrleman Spaulding J. Brown Behrens Schmitt Brown Clough Weigle Lampman iH. Schmitt Wilson McDonald Christianson Mathews Bean Nelson Roosevelt Scott Knoepfler Robeson Noble Tesdell Crum Simmers Kickev Stein Noble Wooley McDonald Alderman Gist E. Nelson Cram Carroll Colors, White and (fold. The Orio Society (founded in 1893; Motto, Ever onward, step by step. YELL 11 oo! Ra ! I loo! Ro! O-R -.1-0 Orio!! OFFICERS Spring Term, 1906. Presidents, M. II. Hoffman, I). T). Carlton. Vice-Presidents, W. G. Brands tetter, Julian H. Gist. Critics, F. D. Cram, J. E. Morton. Fall Term, 1906. Presidents, R. F. Clough, Julian H. Gist. Vice-Presidents, S. 0. Roosevelt, J. E. Morton. Critics, Mavne Spaulding, Paul 0. Colgrove. Winter Term, 1906-7. Presidents. Paul C. Colgrove, Lew McDonald. Vice-15 residents. Lew McDonald, Fred I). Cram. Critics, A. T. Barrett, R. M. Lampman. MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATE. L. Dix, V. F. Simmers, Joseph Martin, K. J. Knoepfler, Mavne Spaulding, Janies A. Brown, Geo. I. Long, Edw. S. Tesdell, A. Anderson, R. M. Lampman, Otis M. Weigle, Ralph Ridley, Lew McDonald, Geo. I). Ilauberg, ACTIVE. Carl Merner, Joseph Egloff, A. T. Barrett, Edward Noble, Clark Ilirleman, W. C. Bean, J. Merner Noble. L. M. Boatman. V. G. Behrens, J. R. Nolte, honor a in. C. II. Brown, E. L. Nelson, Paul C. Colgrove, T. P. Christiansen, R. I). Nelson, Julian II. Gist. A. I. (Vary. George Robeson, R. F. Clough. G. II. Alderman, V. S. Rogers, John C. Woolly, Jolm Barnes. C. J. Schmitt, A. L. Mathews. H. B. Carroll, Henry A. Schmitt, J. E. Morten, L. V. Crum, J. 0. Stein, Frank Mathews. Fred I). Cram, R. W. Scott, FROM THE FORENSIC STANDPOINT An excellent criterion of a society’s general culture and intellectual sta- bility is the degree of success which attends its efforts when engaged in friendly competition with its neighbors. With this in mind, the Orios can wish for nothing better than that they should be judged by the standard which it has been their honor to uphold in the field of debate. We have made a record of which every wearer of the Star and Crescent is and has a right to he proud; and, as long as we continue to exercise the present painstaking care in the selec- tion of new members, there will be no reason for anticipating a retrogression. As one evidence that she is producing men of argumentative strength, tin Orio Society has to its credit the greatest number of points won in the thirty-four Triangular debates thus far held. The men who have represented us in the past year have put forth noble and successful efforts to keep up this standard. The four who valiantly entered the arena last May carried off three of the trophies, onh to demonstrate that our society can always at least hold its own. This was followed by a more brilliant victory in February, our representatives scoring four points, and winning on both sides of the question. Most noteworthy, however, is the fact that the eight men from our society who have entered the preliminaries during the present year have, without an exception, gaind placs on the Inter-collegiate teams —an accomplishment which stands unprecedented in the history of Normal de- bates. With this kind of a record the Orios need no encomium to back up th ” reputation. Our success in oratory has been not less remarkable, altho the results of the present year failed to reach the mark. Out of 51 “points” distributed among the three men’s societies, the Orios are possessors of 22, which is more than a fair proportion. They are thus seven ahead of any other society, and are the only one's to have gained both first and second places in a single ceuitest. ORIOQl ARTETTK Joe Stein John Wooley Mayne Spaulding Paul C. Colgrove Cram Gist Colgrove McDonald Wooley Rarrett Tesdell Carroll TRIANGl'LAR DEBATERS, 1906-1907 SOCIAL FESTIVITIES FOR THE PAST YEAR May the third, 1906, will go down in history as the day on which the Cliorios blended their genial sociality in the annual picnic. Little need he said. Words could not col r the scene. In a train of farm equipages the joyous band of lads and lasses hied themselves to the beautiful Cedar. Notwithstanding that the elements were muttering forbodingly, their appetites were whetted with an ample repast, after which the evening was prolonged in confabulation around a glorious camp-fire. The occasion was enlivened by the wagon containing the eatables being caught in the swirling stream and threatened for a time with destruction. The boat-ride of Haas and Buggies also added luster. An evening ice cream party held on the lawn in front of the Cist mansion, four weeks later, completed the round of social events for the school year. Early in October came the initiation picnic. This time we left the busy hum of Normal Hill and went oft into the cool retreats of the forest, spending those hours of merriment under the arching boughs of the verdant timber monarchs, in the haunts of phantom nyriads, and within sound of gentle bab- bling brooks and New Jersey mosquitoes. Sorrel-top Dan, as Marshall of the Day, presided over the ceremonies with characteristic dignity. The hapless victims of the evening were led before King Orion who, in the person of our Senator Spaulding, relegated them, one by one, with cool, merciless, and diabo- lical precision, to the seething depths of the River Stvx. Terror reigned, the Harpies screamed defiance from yon eminence, while the iniquitous little insects afore-mentioned put in their best licks. When the first faint streaks of gray had dispelled the midnight gloom, and Aurora's rosy tints were beginning to appear in the east, we gathered up the fragments, folded our tents like the Arabs, and stole off in pairs to the street car track. We had almost omitted to mention that Vern Crum’s old nag, as if in anticipation of the pleasant home-going, had previously taken French leave. Next in succession came the mid-winter banquet in Odd Fellows’ Ilall, on which delightful occasion the Olios were hostesses to the Orios. Suffice it to say that the Olios are capital entertainers, and it goes without utterance that the evening was spent in a most enjoyable manner. In February, the Olio basket ball heroines were at home to the Orio devotees of the spherical wind-receptacle, at the residence of the Misses Du Bois. As ever under similar circumstances, the hostesses were in their clement, and all conditions contributed to render the occasion felicitous. INTER-SOCIETY ORATORICAL REPRESENTATIVES, 1906 Thos. P. Christianson, 5th Place A. L. Mathews, 4th Place CHAMPION INTER-SOCIETY BASKET BALL TEAM, 1906-7 Edw. Noble Jno. Wooley, (Captain) Ralph Ridley A. I.Crary Paul Colgrove Merner Noble Orios, J9 Philos, 13 ' 37—Aristos, 16 “ €0—Philos. 18 Throckmorton Winter Lather Kobetto parhan Delahoyde Williams Mueller Thompson Hancock Wilcox Karlow Delahoyde Skace Hartbeckcr Williams Smith Smith Baldwin Scheel Ayers Hopley Huston Davidson Kramer Christian Dunn Dunn enuss Quinn Lester Ross Byrne Beers Geise Porter The Neotrophian Society (FOI-NDED IN 1891; Colors, Corn and Blue. Motto, “Xu 11a vestigio ret roseum. YELL Iloya, Hoya, Hoya, Iloya—Killaka lick, kaza, kazick. Rickety, Rackety. IIo gee ha—Neo, Xeo! Rah! Rah! Rah!! OFFICERS Spring Term, 1906. Presidents, Gretchen Delahoyde, Clara Thompson. Vice-Presidents, Clara Thompson, Elizabeth Whitney. Critics, Clara Hancock, Kathleen Delahoyde. Fall Term, 1906. Presidents, Anna Williams, Kathleen Delahoyde. Vice-Presidents, Kathleen Delahoyde, Maude Lasher. Critics, Minnie Hopley, Anna Williams. Winter Term, 1906-7. Presidents. Minnie Ilopley, Jennie Roberts. Vice-Presidents, Alma Scheel, Xan Baldwin. (hitics, Nina Carhart, Harriet Cramer. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS FOR THE YEAR Fall term reception for m v members. Initiation at the country heme of Marie Murphy. Entertainment for honorary members at the hall. Society entertainment at the heme of Florence Hartbecker. Open session in Xovember, 1906. MEMBERSHIP Xelle Ayers, Florence Hartbecker, Theresa Smith, Fern Beers, Minnie Hopley, Sena Smith, Effie Byrne, Harriet Kramer, Alma Scheel, Xan Baldwin, Mabel Lester, Lenore Sheffield, Xina Carhart, Florence Large, Jennie Scase, Mildred Christian, Lulu Landsberg, Maud Throckmorton, Bessie Dunn, Maude Lasher, Georgia Thompson, Mae Davison, Laura Lester, Xorma Venuss, Mignon Dunn, Lois Mueller, Eva Williams, Kathleen Delahoyde, Harriet Manful, Anna Williams, Leola Farlow, Xelle Xewton, June Winter, Della Giese, Julia Porter, Theresa Wild, Marie Gunderson, Adele Quinn, Rhea Wilcox. Edna Huston, Audrey Ross, Harriet Hancock, Jennie Roberts, THE NEOTROP� In all linos of work the Neos do well And in many things they even excell. They have the first girl, tho small she may be, On Normal Hill with the A. B. degree. Leola, who now is our president, On doing her duty is always bent. While (juiet Fern Biers hovers round, And at called meetings can always be found. Minnie is a society belle. From her manners, this fact, we plainly tell. She always has with her, her wonderful Ayers, And many a heart has been caught in her .snares. There's Verna, Mildred, Mae and Nan. Find me better girls if you can. Norma Venus and Edna too, Ea h one can tell of the wor k they do. One golden haired girl, namely Maude Lasher, Her intimate friends say she’s quite a dash r. If for knowledge of waste baskets, you should call, Ask none other than Maude and she’ll tell you all. Lenore and Georgia and Jennie Scase Are gay and jolly and full of grace. While June, our beautiful Winter rose, Is loved and honored wherever she goes. Harriett .Manful and Adele Quinn Honor and great applause do win By their excellent work in basket ball. Especially the game they played last Fall. There’s Gretehen and Kathleen and Rhea, too, And Harriett Hancock, staunch and true. And jolly Marie, a bigger clown In any society never was found. Anna Williams, tall and sedate, In Rules of Order ne’er makes a mistake. Theresa and Sena, the Smithies so dear, These Rules of Order never fear. Nina Carhart, intellectual is she. She’s even traveled in Germany. While Maude and Harriett Kramer, too. Always do well whatever th y do. Mignon, Bessie and Theresa Wild Are always quiet, gentle and mild. And jolly Effie, Audrey’s twin, No one can tell of the mischief tlvy’io in. Eva, and Laura, and Mabel, and Nell, And Jennie Roberts, loved so well. Are as jolly as any on Normal Hill, And at all times they work with a will. Della Giese and pretty Belle, Are two musicians known quite well. While Julia Porter and Lulu too Are artists known to most of von. Florence Large does excellent work, And our blue eyed Florence never shirks. And Lois Mueller and Alma Sheel A great respect for them we feel. Since reading this through, you’ll surely find The Neo girls are not behind. And far and near, wherever we go, We’ll sing the praises of dear Neo. BASKET BALL, 1906-7 Harriet Kramer Neo Oratorical Representative, 1906 NEO (iLEE CUB SCENE FROM NEO OPEN SESSION, ’06 THKALPHAS Jessie Paulger Margaret Kelly Edith Grundy A lie Robinson Vera Fluent Bessie Wallace Nina Pettigrew Frances Burns Lcla Stanley Ignore Shanewise Winifred McDonald Stella McCormick Emily Motu Myrtle Upham Carrie Block Ruth Ballou Stella Fisher Mary Taylor Belle 11 orriguu Olive Hoi inquest Grace McIntosh LaVancha Comstock Jenna Stratum Hazel Manderson Ruth Wright Edith Dodd Florence Conant Eva Youell Alice Swenson Nelda Fry Maine Shipley Mildred hosier Jrma Bangs Grace Railsback Maude Keith Blanche Fitzsimmons Florenz Meyer Colors, Pink and white. The Alpha Society (founded in 1877) Motto, “Guard Well Life’s Be YELL A-l-p-h-a! A-l-p-h-a! Alpha! Alpha! Leads the way! OFFICERS Spring Term, 1906. Presidents, Lueiie High, Margaret Kelly. Vice-Presidents, Alice Swenson, Myrtle Fphain. Critic, Winifred Muhs. Fall Term, 1906. Presidents, Irma Bangs, Verna Hallo well. Vice-Presidents, Stella Fisher, Fern Farnham. Critic, Alice Swenson. Winter Term, 1906-7. Presidents, Alice Swenson, Myrtle Fpham. Vice-Presidents, Bessie Wallace, Lenore Shanewise. Critic, Irma Bangs. ALPHA There’s a hall in dear old Normal Where flourishes Wisdom’s tree, And the sound of merry voices Comes o’er and o’er to me. It is here the Alphas gather Each Friday just at three; With Myrtle Lpham presiding In her quiet dignity. And words of wisdom ripple So readily from the tongue Of Neva and Marne and Fannie As soon as meeting's begun. Loraine Hallowed at the table Calls the numbers, two, three, four; While our fair and gracious Alice Attends the knocks at the door. There’s Ruth who sings so sweetly. And Verna who has her degree, And Hazel and Carrie and Vancha, Our fair-haired sisters three. Maude Kietli will always bear watching As will also Eva and Ruth, But Mary and Emily and Lei a Are of the most faithful, forsooth. Our four “Macs” would say quite plainly That these sisters are Irish or Scotch; They are sweet and winsome lassies, With work always at top notch. Irma’s our brave young critic, Who corrects each error of word, Who longs for her place on “Alpha Back Row,” Tho from her duties she’s never deterred. Belle and Edith delight us. With their music day by day. And Mildred and Vera, inseparable Go rejoicing on their way. Lenore and Bessie and Edith Find making programs a joyless task, But they never shirk their duty, Xor of others assistance ask. Our Margaret is always ready To lift her share of the load Her Oase(y) ’s not at all hopeless. For Cupid’s on the road. And then here’s Inde, our artist. Of whom the world shall hear, And Alice and Grace and Florenz Who, smiling, give us cheer. Jenna and Nelda and Frances Are our three members new, But their initiation speeches Show them to be “true blue.” Stella’s a loyal Alpha, Blanche’s spirit is right, And Nina and Fern and Florence Are three fair maidens bright. Olive is our black-eyed maiden, A staid senior now, you know, And A lie. thoughtful of others The last of the Alpha Roll. Thus endeth the Alpha roll call, Let us give them three hearty cheers. For here’s to the Alpha sisters, And the joy that will come with th years. BASKET BALL TEAM, 1DCU-07 THE OPEN SESSION The Alpha Patriots Program given January twenty-fifth was a marked success in every way. A crowded house greeted the girls and inspired them to do their best for the honor of Alpha. The first half of the evening was given to the rendition of patriotic music, readings and orations, such as would fill the soul of the veriest slave with love of country. After this a charming little play entitled “The Hostage ’ by Thomas Nelson Page, was given. As a closing number, twelve girls attired in trim white suits executed a pretty little flag drill to the delight of the audience. The entire program was faultlessly rendered, and if this, the opening production of the new year, is indicative of the work which is to follow, the girls have every reason to believe that Alpha will still “lead the way.” Neva Wilson Alpha Oratorical Representative, 1906 SCKNI-; FROM I'HK 11UHTAU K AS K15 X 1 KKKD IJV I III ALPHAS The Aristotelian Society (FOUNDED IN 1886) CoijOKS, Red Motto, “Non Scholae, Scd Vitae.’ ’ Flower, Red Carnation. YELL A-Ris-To, A-Ris-To, A-Ris-To-Go! Go-A-Ris, Go-A-Ris, do-A-Ris-To! OFFICERS Sprino Term, 1906. Presidents. Will Oppold, Merritt Wheeler. Vice-Presidents, Thomas Artt, E. W. Goetsch. Critics, J. F. Cross, II. .Moule. Fall Term, 1906. Presidents, Edward Goetsch, II. J. Feyreisen. Vice-Presidents, R. R. Ebersold, W. B. Ceiter. Critics, C. A. Steelsmith, Edw. Teed. Winter Term, 1906-7. Presidents, J. P. Miller, Ralph Patty. Vice-Presidents, A. V. Graeber, W. Rogers. Critics, John Fitzgerald, M. Swartz. MEMBERSHIP C. Bolton. W. B. Geiter. G. Verne Orr. W. F. Barber. Geo. Harris. R. L. Patty. Don Black. M. Hilton. W. Proctor. T. Cranny. S. Hunter. W. Rogers. J. Foy Cross. James Johnson. Horace Patton. Ray Crummer. G. J. Kressman. Mark Swartz. Chas. Cotton. Lloyd J. Loonan. Harold Speer. A. G. Dunton. J. Magee. Willis Summers. Paul Davis. I. C. Martin. C. A. Steelsmith. John Dee. Harry McLain. Edward Teed. R. F. Ebersold. W. R. Merrill. Tom Thornton. G. F. Failor. J. P. Miller. B. L. Troup. J. C. Farnham. A. R. Meyer. E. Terry berry. H. J. Feyreisen. J. Murphy. George H. Vinall. John Fitzgerald. V. G. Moorehead. Perle Walters. E. W. Goetsch. W. W. Market. IT. L. Wilson. M. Gilbert. Edward Meggers. J. P. Wilbur. A. V. Graeber. T. Omar McMahon. Tom Wise. SOCIALLY On the iiiLrlit of October 6th, 1906, was held the annual Shake-Aristo Recep- tion in the Odd Fellows’ Hall. The earlier part of the evening was spent in the renewing of old acquaintances and in the forming of new ones. Later a delight- ful luncheon was served, during which many toasts were given by the Aristos and their sister Shakes and the owl were lauded. BASKET BALL In the Winter Term, 1906-7, the men's societies organized basket ball teams and played games for a championship cup. In these events, the Aristos took a leading part, but did not win the trophy. However, they were ably represented by Vernon Orr, Ralph Patty, Lloyd Loonan, I. C. Martin, Mark Swartz, and B. Ij. Troup. BASE BALL, SPRING OF 1906 In the spring of 1906, the Aristos won the Inter-societv baseball champion- ship. The team was composed of the following men: Verne Orr, John Fitzger- ald, W. G. Moorehead, Chas. Cotton, Harry Huffman, Jno. Hilliard, Paul Davis. Will Oppold, and L. J. Loonan. OUR MASCOT Master Clarence Failor, who appears in the picture with the Aristos on an- other page, is the son of (f. F. Failor. He was chosen mascot by the Aristo boys and had the honor of kissing the owl on the night of October 6th, being the youngest who ever had that honor. On «'very Saturday night of the school year the Aristo Hall is the scene of interesting and instructive programs. The success of these programs is due both to the energy and enthusiasm of the members and to the prevalence of the oM Aristo spirit. To sav that the programs were interesting and instructive is mod- est; for many of them were unique and entertaining. On one night the hall would resemble a negro plantation and at the next program it would appear like a farm-house or country store in one of the richest counties of Iowa. The mem- bers were ever ready to clothe themselves in any garments which were appro- priate to the general spirit of the occasion. The object of the society is kept constantly in view. The society always aims to “encourage the search for truth, to develop the intellectual faculties, and yet to keep constantly in view both tin� moral and social improvements of its members. The Aristos are always on hand to take a leading part in the various forensic and athletic contests of the school. In the recent oratorical contest, John Fitz- gerald, Aristo, was awarded the medal for second place. The winning of this place entitles him to act as alternate in the Inter-state contest at Emporia, Kan- sas. the first Friday in May. In the spring of 1906, the Aristos were represented in Triangular by Merritt Wheeler, Wentworth Rogers, Edward Teed, and A. V («raeber. In the Winter term of 1906-7, the Aristos were represented in Triangular by W. B. Ociter, Lloyd J. Loonan, G. Vernon Orr, and Omar McMahon. In the Ames Preliminary in the Fall Term of 1906, the Aristos were repre- sented by J. P. Miller, ( A. Steelsmith, A. V. Graeber, and Wentworth Rogers In the Missouri Preliminary in the Spring Term of 1907, the Aristos were represented by Lloyd J. Loonan, W. B. Geiter, J. P. Miller, and G. Vernon Orr. ARISTO BASKET BALL TEAM ARISTO TRIAMJl LAR DEBATERS, 1907 ROCK ISLAND RAILROAD ND THE CEDAR EAST OF CEDAR FALLS Or ARDI A NS OF THE PEACE -Although the State Normal is situated among people who possess law-abiding instincts to an unusual degree, yet there is always need of protection from the midnight marauders who will occasionally infest any community, however peace- able. Mr. James Shields has served the institution faithfully for several years in the capacity of night watchman. The work is of an arduous nature, requiring constant nightly surveillance over the buildings and grounds, and involving a good deal of exposure to inclement weather, and “ Jim' has proved himself well qualified for the place. Zeno, his companion and assistant, is a veritable detec- tive bureau in miniature. Active, vigilant, and fearless, with an intimidating bark which is held in reserve for emergencies, Zeno has all the prerequisites of a successful officer of the law, and his valorous deeds are numerous and too familiar to Normalites to need recounting. $1000 REWARD!! The undersigned agrees to pay the sum of One Thousand Dollars in gold to anyone who will accurately reproduce on lantern film, suitable for being thrown upon canvas, the spectacle which Prof. B-presented to the gaze of a host of admirers when he ran from the new building to the car line; it being understood that such reproduction is to be movable, and is to portray, in minute details, the following features: Knee action, angle of nose, expression of mouth, length of strides, and sound produced by cracking of coat-tail around Twenty-fifth Street corner. Signed, A. Witness. THE “II1LL” FROM EIGHTEENTH STREET LADIES’ BASKET BALL TEAM, ’00-7 Miss Quinn Miss Frisby MissOdle Miss Cook Miss Fisher Miss Paffendorf Miss McNally Gymnasium Work for Women “’Ihe first requisite of success in life is to be a good animal. In any of the learned professions a vigorous constitution is equal to at least fifty per cent more brain ’ The force of these words from Mathews cannot fail to impress us. Realizing tli • truth of these facts, the president and controlling board of the Iowa State Normal built at Cedar Falls a gymnasium which has no superior in the Middle West. One-half of this gymnasium is devoted exclusively to women. The oppor- tunity given hen for body-building and body culture is not surpassed by the work offered at any state normal school. Daily exercise disposes to superior and more vigorous thinking. A large amount of brain work is eyhmrtive only when there is not the adequate amount •� f physical work to again build up the body. It becomes obligatory then for these whose work is mostly mental to take a proper amount of exercise. To that owl physical training was made compulsory at Normal. The minimum requirement for a Bachelor of Didactics degree is three terms, and for the Master of Didactics or Bachelor of Arts degree four terms are required. The first term work consists mostly of free work including educational and corrective exercises for developing the weak and unused parts, correcting, defects in pasture, and training the muscles in coordination. Work with light apparatus is begun and elementary games and fancy steps are introduced. Advanced free work, games and fancy steps with such light apparatus as wands and Indian clubs, together with an introduction to heavy apparatus con- stitutes second term work. In the advanced classes greater variety of work is offered and the students ;ire allowed to elect their own course, provided they are physically able to do the work desired. Advanced floor work, heavy apparatus including horses, bucks, ladders, stall bars, ropes, poles, booms, flying rings and giant stride are offered in the advanced classes. Among the recreative and athletic features are basket ball, indoor and out- door base ball, tennis, golf, hockey, swimming and fencing. (■'race and bodily poise arc not neglected while acquiring strength and endur- ance. For this purpose beginning and advanced artistic work and folk dancing arc taken up in the advanced classes. For those students who are physically unable to do regular class work and need special correction, a mom has been equipped with the modern appliances for -pedal corrective work. With such complete equipment and careful supervision the true mission of the gymnasium is being realized and the health of the students has notably im- proved since the advent of compulsory physical training at Normal. So long as the gymnasium keeps up this standard it will not be said of our students, “physi- cal degeneracy hinders their welfare far more than their many accomplishments aid it.” 15 GIRLS’ HOCKEY CLASS SECOND FLOOR OF GYMNASII M CLASS IN CLUB SWING)N( GIRLS' PHYSICAL TRAINING CLASSES Physical Education According to President Eliot of Harvard, the first ideal of the educated per- son is health. To be a clean, wholesome, vigorous animal is to have the founda- tion upon which to build those other qualities which make for an all-around devel- opment of all the various phases of a man's nature. “A sound mind in a sound body” is the ideal of the educated man, and should be of the teacher. Never was the demand greater for teachers who were fitted to enter into every phase of the life of their students; to be one of them in their sports and pastimes as well as their leader through books of learning. Never was there a broader field of use- fulness open to the teacher than there is today to that teacher who is every inch a man, who is a scholar and a Christian gentleman, whose ideals in life are high, and who can c me into close sympathy with the student in not only his studies and mental problems but in his play and games and the exhibition and training of his physical powers. In a sense the teacher becomes the boys ideal. If this ideal be manly, brave, true, kind, intelligent, the boy strives to copy these virtues. If this ideal man has the spirit of true sportsmanship and clean athletics, this becomes a part of the boy’s life. To this end it is necessary that our teachers he men, man- ly men; that they know the spirit of true sport and clean athletics. And besides this, in order that they may lead the boys in their sports and advise them, they should know, through theory and practice, the value and results of physical exercise. The Department of Physical Education aims to give every man a complete knowledge of himself, physically, to give him experience in both in and outdoor activities, to familiarize him with the work being introduced into our school systems, and to ••nable him to counsel and advise his students along lines of healthy and hygienic living. The different branches of athletics are encouraged and each man according to his own election is given a good working knowledge of that branch. Gymnastics and body building exercises are given in the winter term to enable each man to thoroughly train his body to obey his will, and this work is mixed with wholesome recreative games appealing to the “play” spirit which is as «ssvntial to the man as to the boy. The Department also trains those who desire to teach Physical Education in schools oi elsewhere, giving them a more technical knowledge of the human organ- ism and its functions and the effect of exercise upon it. The various systems are adapted to meet the needs of the school boy or girl of today. NATATUR ll’M MEN’S PHYSICAL TRAINING CLASS CAPTAIN JINKS’S SQUAD BIJR D'SKYE Nil-. W SHOWING M KN S TENNIS COURTS Men’s Tennis at Normal, 1906 Tennis at Normal is becoming quite a factor in athletics. Heretofore we have been greatly handicapped on account of not having enough court room, but now, due to our superintendent, Mr. Robinson, who is a loyal supporter of ath- letics, Normal can boast of seven tint tennis courts with prospects for more. Although we have never taken much part in the college tournaments over the stab , with the prospects we now have we will no doubt be able to put out some fast teams by next year. The “try-out” held last fall resulted in the following men winning the singles in their respective classes: Frank Sucher, Malvern Smith, Ray Smith, Willard Merrill, J. A. Brown. Owing to the weather, the tournament had to be postponed until spring, at which time the contest for championship of the school will undoubtedly be fast and furious. Athletic Medals and N’s The following regulations were recently adopted by the athletic management governing the awarding of record medals and honorary N’s: 1. Any student who breaks or lowers a Normal track record in competition while representing the I. S. N. S. shall be awarded a Normal record medal. 2. No student shall receive more than one recowl medal per year in any one event. 3. Track N’s will be awarded winners of five points in a dual meet or one point in the state meet. 4. State meet point winners will be awarded the Normal stripe, which will be a purple stripe with a black N embroidered thereon with white silk. 5. Base ball N’s will be awarded those playing in at least four of the most important games of a season. 6. Shingles will be presented to “N” men in both divisions of athletics. Wulttrn H.irnni Kramer KoKl rauii Menivr TRACK I'l'.A.M, I.'. Aii Jcr on W HIM 11« � l I. «•« � . � tluniiiitm Tvxlt'll I’cll Our Olympic Department in 1906 The season of 1906 was a successful one, and words can never tell the story so that any but the initiated may appreciate the dogged persistence exemplified by a handful of men who endeavored to place their Alma Mater on a peer with the leading colleges of the West. The team was built around some half dozen men; but quality, not quantity, Wa Vv V v W Vo yvvvaw V oW “ V v‘ eY vwv W . Va «Vv ViW 'As v viueWAe n v w vWVi v m sW v nv y m v e v ss U Uuwself Uu w glu ut the season. WmA • XI, 1 1 ■ v “ • •� ‘Hiuifinum mu ,jv 1-mum; , ’ m the pole-vault, was a better man in his event than either Yale or Har- vard produced last year. Comparative heights whow this in n personnel of th.- vaulting records. Noble, our “Lightbody, though young in years, was a close second in the half mile run at the state meet. Merner was strong in the weight events, while Hamilton, the auburn haired man, was the one bright and shining star in the dashes, and at the Big Nine conference held in Chicago won the hun- dred yard and the two hundred and twenty yard dashes, thus, unaided and alone, placing Normal in third place in the Conference meet, where a score of colleges had men entered; for, when the smoke of battle cleared away, we found Normal subordinate only to Chicago and mighty .Michigan. Doubtless, the most spectacular run in the United States during the season was that made by •‘Reddy” in the last lap of the half mile relay at Cedar Rapids, in our meet with Coe. Handicapped ;i hundred feet at the start, he beat his opponent, along with all western records, in the astonishing time of 21 2-5, and won the day for Normal. The work done by Barnes in the mile run is also worthy of honorable mention. He is a new inan, and one who will be heard from in the future. INDOOR MEET WITH S. U. I. (Held at Iowa City). EVENT 30 yard dash One mile run 440 yard dash 30 yard hurdles High jump 2 mile run Half mile run Shot put Pole vault FIRST Hamilton (N) Brainard (I) Noble (X) Brown (I) Engleman (X) Rem ley (I) Stoops (I) Durkee (I) Wood (X) Davis (I) SECOND Renshaw (I) O’Connell (II Coyle (I) Hamilton Brown (I) Willett (I) Dries (I) Chalmers (I) TIME OR DISTANCE :03 3-5 4:38 4 5 :56 1-5 :04 2-5 5:5 10:12 2:09 4-5 36:09 1-2 Tie at 10 feet Summary of Points—Normal, 20%; Iowa, 48%. HOME MEET, 1906 EVENT FIRST SECOND THIRD 440 dash Lemen Stimson Tesdell Pole vault Wood Kramer Martin Shot put Hamilton Engleman Merner 220 yard dash Hamilton Merner Lemen Mile run Barnes Anderson McDonald 120 yard hurdles Walters Engleman Hammer throw Merner Boyd Walters 100 yard dash Hamilton Merner Gist 880 yard run Noble Stimson Loonan Running broad jump Hamilton Merner Shearn Running high jump Engleman Shearn Walters Discus throw Merner Barnes Boyd 220 yard hurdles Hamilton Merner Walters Two mile run Lunby Shearn, R. Dunham COE-NORMAL MEET (Held at Cedar Rapids). EVENT FIRST SECOND THIRD TIME :58 4-’� 10:06 1-2 34:04 :23 3-5 5:14 :18 4- 106:01 1-2 :10 4-5 2:071-2 20:10 1-2 5:03 1-2 104:G9 1-2 :27 4-5 11:53 T1.VK HI DISTANCE 100 yard dash Hamilton (X) Martin (C) Merner (X) :10 1-5 Mile run Baines (X) Nickerson (C) Grunewald (C) 5:01 120 yd. hurdles Tinkham (C) Engleman (X) Merner (X) 17: 440 yard dash Myers (C) Mai tin (C) Noble (X) :53 3-5 220 yd. hurdles Hamilton (X) Tinkham (C) Thomas (C) 27: 880 yard run Noble (X) Koons (C) Stimson (X') 2:07 2-5 220 yard dash Hamilton (X) Myers (C) Merner (X) :22 3-4 Mile relay Coe Normal 3:41 2-5 Two mile run Nickerson (C) Van Evera (O) Ratsch (C) 11 :11 Half mile relay Normal Coe Pole vault Wood (X) Engleman (N) Kramer (X) Tie at 9 Discus throw Merner (X ) Ratsch (C) Myers (G) 102:09 High jump Engleman (X) Larimer (C) Tyler (C) 5:06 1-4 Shot put Myers (C) Hamilton (N) Morrow (C) 35:03 3-4 Broad jump Hamilton (X ) Fink (C) Tinkham (CD 21:00 3-4 Han mer throw Merner (X”) Aston (C) Boyd (X) 116:03 Summary of Points Normal, 67; Coe, 64. CM NORMAL—5. U. I. MEET (Held at Iowa City). EVENT FIRST SECOND THIRD TIME OR DISTANCE 100 yard dash Hamilton (X) Renshaw (I) McDonald (I) :10 1-5 Mile run Brainard (I) O’Connell (I) Barnes (X) 4:512-5 Shot put Durkee (I) McMahon (I; Chalmers (J) 38:05 1-2 120 yd. hurdles Brown (I) Murphy (I) Engleman (X • :17 440 yard dash Reimeke (I) Hazard (I) Noble (N) :54 2-5 220 yd. hurdles Hamilton (X) Brown (11 Murphy 1) :26 3-5 Hammer throw Chalmers (1) Allen (I) Morrison (I) 126: Two mile run Remley (I) Willett (H Lunby (X) 10:41 Pole vault Wood (X) Clark (I) Crossman (I) 10:001-2 Half mile run Noble (X) Riley (I) Stoops 2:04 4-5 Discus throw McMahon (I) Ohalmeis (I) Davis (It 111:07 220 yard dash Hamilton (X) lien-haw (I) Miller (I) :23 1-5 High jump Engleman (X) Pattee i'll White (I) 5 :5 Broad jump Burkheimer (I)Hamilton (X) Davis (I) 19:11 1-2 Mile relay Half mile relay Conceded by Iowa Iowa Normal 1 :37 Summary of Points—Normal, 42; S. I., 94. TRACK MEN AND EVENTS, 1906 W. C. Wood..............Pole vault Edward Noble............440, half mile, relay John Barnes.............Mile run, two mile run G. B. Engleman..........High jump, pole vault W. W. Lee...............Mile relay Frank Hamilton..........100, 220, 880 relay, shot put, broad jump, 220 hurdl Paul Lemen..............Relays J. H. Gist..............Mile relay, 100 Carl Merner.............100, 200, relays, discus, hammer E. S. Tesdell...........Mile relay, 440 IT. Anderson............Mile run Perle Walters...........High jump, 120 hurdles M. J. Boyd..............Hammer throw G. R. D. Kramer.........Pole vault Fred Stimson............Half-mile run, mile relay Thos. Shearn............220 hurdles Roy Shearn..............Two mile run C. A. Pell..............Coach ATI I I.KT1C FIELD AND J YM .NWS! l.'M CONFERENCE MEET Held at Cedar Falls; Coe, Cornell, Upper Iowa, and Normal Participating. EVENT FIRST SECOND THIRD TIME OR DISTANCE 100 yard dash Hamilton (N) Myers (Coe) Martin (Coe) :10 4-5 Mile run Reed (Coe) Anderson (N) Lee (N) 4 :57 2-5 120 yd. hurdles Tinkham (Coe) Thompson (Coe) Camp (U II ) :18 440 yard dash Martin (Coe) Lernen (N) Smith (C) :54 220 yd. hurdles Hamilton (N) Tinkham (Coe) Camp (Fir) :27 3-5 Half mile run Noble (N) Stimson (N) Koons (Coe) 2:07 3-5 220 yard dash Hamilton (N) Myers (Coe) Wagner (Coe) :23 4-5 Mile relay Cornell Normal Coe 3:47 4-5 Two mile run Ratsch (Coe) Van Evra (Coe)Simmons (Coe) 13:09 Half mile relay Normal (Toe Cornell Pole vault Wood (N) Kramer (N) Fink (Coe) 10:00 1-8 Discus throw Merner (N) Ratsch (Coe) Myers (Coe) 109:04 High jump Engleman (N) Smith (C) Pyle ((Toe) 5:02 1-2 Shot put Myers (Coe) Hamilton (N) Ashton (Coe) 34:06 3-4 Broad jump Hamilton (N) Martin (Coe) Tinkham (Coe) 20:07 Hammer throw Merner (N) Boyd (N) Aston (Coe) 111:08 1-2 Summary of Points—Normal, 66; Coe, 54; Cornell, 10; U. I. U., 2. is TWO MILE RUN. RATSCH, OF COE, IN THE LEAD Coach Pell Leaves .All friends of Normal athletics regret exceedingly the departure of Mr. Chas. A. Pell, who left during the past summer to accept a position with Drake University, his Alma Mater. During the time of his connection with our school, competitive athletics have been conducted in a way that attests mightily to the ability and integrity of Mr. Pell, whose capacity for work of this kind is well known to everybody. At one time probably the greatest all-around athlete in the United States, the Normal authorities were gratified to be able to secure his services as director and coach, and now keenly appreciate the school's loss as they review the splendid record which he has made. Exemplary in his moral character, Mr. Pell has been a worthy example for the boys with whom he labored ungrudgingly. Not a little of his success may be ascribed to his ability to retain the good will of the students, with all of whom “Doc” was immensely popular. Partly thru Pell's influence the principle of the square deal has so thoroly permeated Normal athletics that a great many athletes of singular ability have sought out this school in preference to the university or college. MEN WHO WEAR THE HONORARY “N” M. J. Boyd...........................................................Football J. W. Dickman........................................................Baseball George B. Engleman......................................................Track Edward Noble............................................................Track Ralph L. Patty.......................................................Baseball John Barnes.............................................................Track G. Vernon Orr........................................................Baseball George Kramer...........................................................Track A. L. Mathews........................................................Football Carl Ierner............................................................Track George Vinall........................................................Football Leslie Wenner........................................................Football William C. Wood.........................................................Track Lloyd Barnes............................................................Track Vern Rogers.............................................................Track Noble has developed into a fast man since his first appearance on the track two years ago. His tenacity and wonderful endurance have made him in a winner of points in various meets with minor colleges, and he has also done notable work in the state meet, last year winning a close second in the half mile in competition with a bunch of stars, lie is adapted for any race from the 440 up, although the half mile is his special- ty. He received his full quoto of honors at Milwaukee in 1905 and has since been one of the strongholds of our track team. He has been elected to the captaincy of the team of 1907, a position which he is eminently fitted to fill. Edward Noble We are unfortunate in having lost from our track team George Engleman, who has left school to accept a position in the educational field. George is a mighty man in the high jump, holding a record of 5:11 made in practice in the gymnasium. Winning over all competitore in the conference meet, he last year car- ried off the victory in the state meet at Des Moines, and a week later competed in the annual Western Conference meet held on the Chicago field. He has also done some vaulting and has played on Normal’s football and basket ball teams. George Engleman State Meet at Des Moines, 1906 TIME OR EVENT FIRST SECOND THIRD DISTANC 100 yard dash Hamilton (N) Huff (G) Luberger (A) :10 Mile run Riley (I) Packard (A) Blair (G) 4:41 4-5 120 yd. hurdles Henninger (A) Clow (G) Blair (G) :15 4-5 440 yard dash De Haan (G) Hubbard (A) Dawson ‘ (G) :50 1-5 220 yd. hurdles Clow (G) Hamilton (N) Blair (G) :25 1-5 Half mile run Beard (A) Noble (N) Haven (D) 2:00 4-5 220 yard dash Hamilton (N) Huff (G) Scarr (D) :22 1-5 Mile relay Grinnoll Iowa Ames 3:26 3-5 Two mile run Mutch (A) Waggoner (A) Van Evra (Coe) 10:13 Half mile relay Ames Grinnell Drake 1:35 3-5 Discus throw McMahon (I) Thayer (A) Chalmers (I) 116:04 1-4 Pole vault Haggard (D) Bickel (A) Wood (N) 11:7 High jump Engleman (N) Shaght (G) Haggard (D) 5:9 1-2 Shot put Conway (D) Bruger (A) Durkee (I) 40:9 Broad jump Clow (G) Bruger (A) Boyd (I) 21:6 1-2 Hammer throw Chalmers (I) Uhl (A) Lambert (A) 133:2 I. s. N. s. TRACK records EVENT. WINNER. RECORD. 100 yard dash ..Frank Hamilton .... 10 seconds. 220 yard da.-h ..Frank Hamilton .. . .22 1-5 seconds. 440 yard dash ..Frank Hamilton . ... 50 2-5 seconds. Half mile run ...Don Campbell .. . .2 Min., 1 Sec. Mile run ...Don Campbell . . . .4 Min., 49 Sec. Two mile run ...Lewis Currell 10 Min., 21 Sec. 120 yard hurdles . ..T. E. Jones 220 yard hurdles .... 26 3-5 seconds. Shot put ...John Dunkerton .... 36 Ft., 10 In. Hammer throw ...Carl Merner 116 Ft., 3 In. Discus throw 109 Ft., 4 In. Running high jump. . . .. .George Engleman. .. . ....5 Ft., 9 1-2 In. Running broad jump. . ....21 Ft, 3 1-2 In. Pole vault ...W. C. Wood 1.0 Ft., 8 In. Prospects for 1907 Altho the loss of our “hefties,” Hamilton, Stimson, Wood and Fugleman, will seriously handicap our team in the present season, yet some consolation is to be found in the fact that there is an unusually fast bunch of new men to try out for honors in the various track and field events. Cross country runs have displayed the sprinting capacities of a number who are expected to win laurels for the Purple and Gold. Among the new ones who give promise of accomplishing things in the runs, are Karl Knoepfier, Lloyd Barnes, Jap Wilbur, Alva Bush, Ed Markle, Burl Haight, Lee Dix, W. D. Miller. C. II. Boyd, and Clarence Bolton. While it is rather early to prophesy as to the outcome in the tryout for field events, it is anticipated that there will be no lack of available timber when our men line up for the weights, jumps, and pole vault. In the latter stunt, of course Kramer will be at his best, with Martin as his running mate. In the weights, our old war horse, Merner, will be prepared to hurl destructive missiles at the enemy. Tommy Shearn will undoubtedly carry off some honors in the high jump and the low hurdles. “Mike” Walters, providing he can be induced to shake off his apathy and come out to train, will also do some jumping in the aerial regions, and will be a splendid man in the high hurdles. “Hank” Barnes is expected to be a winner in the distance runs, and Noble will carry everything before him in the 440 and the half mile. Following is a schedule of meets for 1907, as far as has been mapped out at the time of going to press: March 30—Paper Chase. April 5—Three Mile Cross Country Handicap, for prizes. April 12—Five Mile Cross Country Inter-society Race, for medals. April 27—Home Meet. May 4—Open. May 11—Xormal-Cornell Meet at Cedar Falls. .May 18—Normal-Iowa Freshmen Meet at Iowa City. May 25—State Meet at Des Moines. June 1—Normal Interscholastic Meet. Men’s Basket Ball at Normal, 1907 Captain—Carl Merner. Manager—Ferle Walters. Coach—R. F. Seymour. TEAM. Carl Merner, Perle Walters, Chas. Cotton, Thos. Shearn, George Vinall, Omar .McMahon, Roy Shearn. SUBSTITUTES. John Barnes, Edward Meggers, Leslie Wenner. It has been generally conceded by Normal basket ball enthusiasts that we v have had the fastest basket ball team this year that ever wore the Purple and Gold. The season has also been the most successful from a financial standpoint in Normal basket ball history. This success is due to the loyal support of the stu- dents, which support was well deserved by the squad of clean, hard fighting fellows. Owing to part of the team not being in school in the fall, they did not get rounded into shape before the opening of the season, but when they got their signals to working good they gave us a fine exhibition of fast team work and skill. The guarding of Cotton and Walters was fast, and consistent, bringing the gallery to its feet many times during the season, and to these men is due a large share of the credit. Normal will probably never find two better guards. The forward work of Shearn, Vinall and McMahon was as good as Normal ever saw. The basket throwing of Shearn in the Coe game was phenomenal. In Captain Merner, the big center, Normal has as fast a basket ball man as the state ean produce. His playing was consistent from the beginning to the end of the season and he has to his credit the greatest number of baskets during the season. Not a little of the success of the season is due to the substitutes, for without being closely crowded by a fast team of subs, the team would not have prospered so well. The list of games played and their results is as follows: Normal 36 W. Waterloo H. S 34 18 33 i 48 E. Waterloo H. S « 20 Lenox c 23 Leander Clark 27 i I 46 Leander Clark 31 « 20 Coe 60 i 37 Waterloo Y. M. C. A 33 «( 28 Cue 39 i 54 Charles Citv College 34 Summary Normal 312 Opponents 309 •BASKET BALL TEAM, UC6-7 Merner Seymour K. Sheara Walters T. Shearn Cotton McMahon Vinall Base Ball, 1906 The base ball season of 1906 was not a period marked with great victories, but it was an epoch crowned with loyal support in a financial and “vocal” way from the student body which had the spirit that makes an institution great, and which is exemplified in the slogan, “It’s our team, win or lose.” The coaches were hampered with lack of material, and several men were under the ban for “premature age,” i. e., they had not been bona fide student- eighteen weeks before the beginning of the season. Altho handicapped severely, Coach Pell and Captain Haas developed a team which did themselves credit. Cotton, Hilliard, Orr and Dickman were the main factors in the infield, while it fell to Anderson s lot to do all the twirling, which he did in a sturdy and ablfc manner. The outfield was being constantis changed during the season, but several men were developed for this season. The following is a resume of the schedule: Cornell ......................... 5 Ames ............................ 5 Iowa ............................13 Coe ............................ 5 Cornell ......................... 6 Iowa ............................ 9 Coe ............................ 6 Ames ............................14 Normal .........................4 Normal .........................0 Normal .........................5 Normal .........................6 Normal ...................... 2 Normal ........................ 3 Normal .........................2 Normal ........................ 4 ROSTER FOR 1906. Ciitch ..............................Orr. Pitch ..........................Anderson. Short Stop......................Hilliard. First Base................Haas (Captain). Second Base.......................Cotton. Third Base.......................Dickman. Center Field.......................Davis. Right Field......................Johnson. Left Field..........................Cook: Substitutes....Wyant, Eksland, Vallem. BASE BALL TEAM, 1906 Andrews Ersland Johnson Cotton Pell Haas Anderson Long Vallem Davis Orr Normal has always been strong behind the bat. Harry Cotton, whose fame as a catch r h:is become state-wide, yielded the position to Harry Lambert, who was also skillful with the mitt, and whose mantle has now fallen to Mr. Vernon Orr. As a player, he has entire command of his position at every turn of the game, is possessed of a strong wing when emergency calls for a distance throw, and ranks high in batting strength. The team, under Orr’s captaincy, will prosper. G. Vernon Orr Captain of ’07 Ball Team The newly elected baseball manager for the present season is Ralph Patty. Patty established a reputation as a ball player of no mean merit in 1905 when he was assigned to second base, a position which lie held with credit thruout the season. On the gridiron he has also made his mark, having been one of our football stars prior to the demise of that popular game. With tact and keen business ability, he is prepared to show the team a successful season to the extent that efficient management can make it so. Ralph L. Patty Base Ball Manager Carl Merner Normal’s best all-around athlete since the departure of invincible “Reddy,” is Mr. Car Merner. With an excellent physical build, Merner began training under Pell at an age much younger than the average athlete, and has since developed strongly along several lines of athletics. As a football man, his suc- cess was phenomenal for one of his years. In basket ball his work approaches the border line of par excellence, and he has held the well-merited position of captain of the team during the past season. In several depart- ments of track athletics, Merner is unusually strong. Besides holding the school records for the hammer and discus, he now ranks first in the two short dashes and the 220 yard hurdles. Much of Merner’s success is doubt- less due to his careful training, which is ex- ceptional. Frank Hamilton Hamilton was first seen in the abbreviated garb of a runner in the spring term of 1903. He had then no record to distinguish him, in an athletic way, from any of the other youthful aspirants who made application to “Doc” Pell for training. However, when he had completed his fourth season of sprinting, three years later, “Reddy” was the crowned victor of some of the fastest races ever run in Iowa, and the acknowledged champion of western athletes. Coach Pell was quick to foresee the possibilities that lay in store for young Hamilton and gave due attention to his training, with the result that before th“ first season closed Red had won his spurs by defeating his competitors in the Dual and Track Union meets and gaining a place in the 440 dash at Des Moines Thenceforth the auburn-haired runner was the idol of Normal’s cinder-path enthusiasts and the envy of our sister schools who sought to secure him. The year 1904 was the beginning of larger achievements lhat gained for Hamilton his renown as a track athlete. His work on the home track was extraordinary, and in the state meet he captured first honors in the 220 and 440 dashes and a close second in the 100 yards. The following year saw a continuation of Normal’s victories largely thru the efforts of her one fleet-footed sprinter, who was now famous thruout the state. The season of 1906, however, proved to be Hamilton’s banner year. Taking up the low hurdles, he achieved phenome- nal success in that event and came in for a close second at I)es Moines. IIis work in the broad jump was equally notable. In the short dashes, h: was at his best and had no peer during the season. Having carried off the dashes in the state meet with his usual ease, he went to Chicago to participate in the Western Conference Meet. The consternation created among the larger uni- versities may be imagined when Hamilton, whom they had not even deigned to consider as a possible point winner, carried off first honors in the two events in which he entered. “Red’s” athletic career gives added emphasis to th - fact that in track athletics, as in no other phase of competition among college students, is the elimination of favoritism a possibility. It is speaking volumes to the credit of one of the most healthful and popular branches of recreative sports when we say that no graft or pull of any kind will enable one to gain a reputation as a track athlete. On superior merit, and on nothing else, is it possible for one to succeed in competition of this kind, and the career of Reddy Hamilton aptly illustrates this truth. Only by his own ability, consistent training, and dogged efforts, has he made for himself the enviable reputation that is his. Since leaving Normal, Reddy has been enrolled in the Y. M. O. A. Training School of Chicago, preparatory to taking a medical course. His genial smile will continue to linger in the memory of the many who have admired his grace- ful movements on the cinder-path and who wish for him the greatest success in his chosen profession. The Normal Book Store Text Books of all publishers at lowest prices. Fountain Pens: I hree of the most popular makes. Teachers’ Journals: 25 per cent reduction payable in general trade on any teachers’ magazine or help published. Club rates made known on application. Mail Orders promptly filled. Special Discounts to teachers and the trade or to students buping in clubs. The Normal book and school supply business is now managed by Normal students. This enterprise was begun a few years ago by Macy Campbell, Don Campbell and J. Foy Cross, as charter members, who commenced business under the firm name, “Cross, Campbell Co. Although they were badly hampered by want of suitable location, and sufficient room, they succeeded in establishing for the new firm a creditable commercial standing, a necessaiy requisite for a successful business. The names of those who have been intimately connected with the business from time to time, in addition to those mentioned above are H. G. Martin, B. T. Bay, Emma Cross, H. C. Snodgrass, F. C. Rausch and Frank L. Byrnes. These students are all in school at the present time with the exception of the Campbell boys and H. G. Martin who arc now engaged in educational work. The prosperity of the new firm is due largely to the kind co-operation of the faculty and the student body, together with the friendly spirit shown by the business circles of the city, and the various publishing houses which supply the Normal trade. Aside from the general local trade there are a few things that deserve special notice. The rapid growth in the manual training department of the school necessitates the handling and keeping in stock, a large stock of manual training supplies of all kinds. Although the company has never actively pushed this phase of their business, this local demand together with a similar demand from all parts of the state has made the student firm the largest importers of manual training supplies in Iowa. They order almost en- tirely from the mills and factories of the large manufacturing cities of the east. Another phase of the business which has grown out of the conditions is the mail order business. The student firm is naturally the chief distributor of the books published by the faculty, as well as the other text books used at the Normal, and these books are naturally being adopted by teachers who go from Normal to various points of the state to teach or superintend. Arrangements have been made whereby the books of any pub- lisher may be supplied from Cedar Falls at the same cost as from the publisher, while some books, as the Gaynor Song Books which the trade warrants their buying in large quantities, they are supplying at less than publishers’ retail prices. There is one more feature of the business which deserves special notice. This is their fine display of felt and leather school pennants and pillow tops, etc. They have probably the largest line of this class of goods in the state. They have a complete line of pennants of the other schools and colleges as well as of Normal. Extra copies of the Annual as long as they last may be had by addressing the Nor- mal Book Store. DOWN STREAM A STORY OF Peter ancl Polly PETER A SWARTHY SON OF TOIL A FARMER BOY CHOSE TO BE A PEDAGOG CAME TO NOR- MAL TO PREPARE WENT TO VEATCH FOR PHOTOS SAW A PICTURE THERE ' T WAS OF A FA1R YOUNG GIRL. IT MADE HIS SENSES WHIRL AND IN HIS MIND DID CLING H E AT ONCE RESOLVED TO FIND HER AND TO WOO HER AND W H EN HIS SALARY WOULD WARRANT WOULD ASK HER TO BE MRS. PETER. FLEW FAST HIS M. Di. ED HIM SECUR POSI HE DE GOOD M. Di. WISH. A PIC VEATCH THEYEARS AND WHEN WASHAND HE HAD ED THE TION SIRED AS ANY COULD USED TURE HAD MADE POLLY THE FAIR YOUNG GIRL A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE THOTSHEA SPECIAL PRIM ARY WOULD BE AND THE NOR MAL WAS THE PLAGE TO GET THE TRAINING AND SHE LIKEWISE SAT AT VHATCH’S FOR HER PHOTOS. MOTHER SED THEY ARE SIMPLY BEAUTI FUL. FATHER SED SEND SOME HOME SO WE CAN SHOW OUR FRIENDS HOW FINE OUR DAUGHTER IS. POLLY, A COM PAN IONABLE GIRL, MET PE TER AND ADMIRED HIM THEY HAD MANY TALKS TOGETHER. HE ACCOM PAN IED HER TO CHURCH AND LECTURES AND OCCASIONAL LY A BOAT RIDE UP THE CEDAR WHEN SPRING DAYS GREW SO SWEET AND LURING. AT LAST THEIR COURSES WERE FINISHED AND PETER HAVING SUCH A FINE POSITION, HE TOLD HER HOW IIE LOVED HER, HOW HE COULD NOT LIVE WITHOUT HER, AND BY USING ALL HIS FINE PERSUASION WON HER, WON HER TO BE HIS BRIDE, HIS HELPMATE, AND NOW THEY LIVE IN HAPPINESS AND PLENTY, RE- SPECTED, LOVED BY ALL WHO KNOW THEM. Moral—If you wish to be successful and happy like Peter and Polly have your photos made by VEATCH 312 Main Street Second Floor 17 KINDERGARTEN SUPPLIES Bradley’s School Paints KAPHiA and REED and Cardboard Construction Paper and also a great variety of other materials for hand work Western agents for the BROWN FAMOUS PICTURES THOS. CHARLES CO. Northwestern Agents for MILTON-BRADLEY CO. 80-82 WABASH AVE. CHICAGO, ILL. Send to us for a complete illustrated catalog. Choice Meats and Groceries GO TO THE Normal Market A. M. GRIEST, Prop. 2006 Normal Street Everything to Eat in Season Cuisine Best in the City Oxford Cafe Harry Onan, Prop. 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(slowly): “P— D— Q-----------.” Dr. Eastman: “Those are three of them. Go on.” Miss H. (more slowly) : “P------- D----- Q--------. ” Dr. E.: “Yes, yes, Miss II., and now will you kindly name) the rest of them P. D. Q?” The class were dramatizing Roman History. Miss K-------: “I have chosen a man------” Miss Rice: “Thank you, for your confidence, Miss K. We appreciate it, I am sure. We wish you much joy.” Miss Patt: “You’ve worked three days on this study; what would you do if you had to work on it three months?” Mr. Cram, sadly: “I’d die.” Miss Westervelt (reading Yergil): “I recognize the footsteps of an old flame. ’ ’ Prof. Wright, after a Chapel preachment: “Do you know what they’re doing back under the gallery? Why, they’re sparking. 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It was all her fault, her very great fault, she scolded ns in the beginning; So it wasn’t our fault, not at all our fault, we were sinned at more than sinning Three times each day did we wend our way to that board just three by sevenly, And twas pretty hot the feeds we got, and it made us far from heavenly— The cookies were hard, ah very much hard, why baseballs are nothing to ’em. They couldn’t be soaked, and they wouldn’t be broked, and in vain we endeavored to chew’em So only in fun we then begun to toss them one to another When lo and behold, she began to scold like a veritable something-or-other; So ’twas all her fault, her very great fault, by the shades of Julius Caesar If she’d baked us a cake like our mothers make, we’d have done our best to please her. 114HE best place to go when you want your baggage handled promptly is the Cedar Falls Dray and Transfer Line All Kinds of Hauling Piano and Household Moving, Etc. 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Normal Songs and Yells YELLS Sumus Populus! Well I guess! I. S. N. P. Yes! Yes! Yes! Booma-lacka, Booma-lacka! Bow! Wow! Wow! Chinga-lacka! Chinga-lacka! Chow! Chow! Chow! Booma-lacka! Chinga-lacka! Who are we ? Xormalites! Norma lites! Don’t you see? Say! What ? That’s what! What’s what? That’s what they all say! What do they say? Normal! Normal! Normal i I—o—way Iowa! Whoo! Wah! Wah! Whoo! Wah! Wah! Normal! Normal! Whoo! Wah! Wah! X-O-R-M-A-L Normal!! Boom!! S-SZ-SZ-S Z-Z-Z-Z-ZZ SONGS Boola, boola, boola, boola, Boola, boola, boola, boola. When we’re thru with those poor fellows, They will holler “boola-boo.” Boom-boom-de-a! Boom-bom-de-a! Iowa, Normal, Iowa Republican Printing Co Cedar Rapids, Iowa , j I Publishers I I iPrinters I I I I binders I I____________ ! One of the largest and best equipped print- ing establishments in the west Estimates furnished promptly Give us a trial Suggestions When to Normal you are wending Your solitary way, There are a few suggestions. That will help you every day. All those who ’ve gone before you This experience have had, And in many cases It has proved to be quite sad. If you Ve a date in Cedar Falls, We’ll say at half-past two, Be sure and take a car at one Or tardiness you’ll rue. If you’ve a vacant period You might take library work, But for this important study Don’t your other) lessons shirk. We all know that laboratory Is a valuable thihg, But where the work is taken Decides what benefits ’twill bring. For instance by the window Over-looking Normal Street Is a charming view of Nature, Is a quiet, cool, retreat. Perhaps you choose the stairways, Or within the chapel’s walls You gather for those confabs, After walking in the halls. In the Spring and in the Summer Campustry is quite a fad, But the signs, ‘ Keep off the Grass ’ ’ Permit no wandering there, my lad. At ten o ’clock it’s time to bid Your lady love good night, You try to think the clock is fast; The landlady knows it’s right. And now it’s up to you to know What conduct here is best; The main things we have all summed up, To you we leave the rest. Robert Fullerton TENOR- Songs, Recitals and Oratorio PUPILS RECEIVED Fine Arts Building CHICAGO CORNELL COLLEGE AFFORDS excellent facilities for secur- ing an education. Classical, Philo- sophical, Scientific and Civil En- gineering Courses compare favorably with leading Colleges. Academy, Normal and Commercial Courses are strong and well taught. Spe- cial advantages in the Schools of Music, Art and Oratory. Experienced Professors .and Teachers. Superior facilities in the way of Apparatus, Museum, Library and Lab- oratories. Cordial, literary and moral influences ad- mirable. Expenses as low as consistent with health, comfort and broad thorough instruc- tion. For catalogues, etc., address President Wm. F. King, LL. D. MOUNT VERNON, IOWA Waterloo, Cedar Falls and Northern Ry. Two daily trains in each direction to points below. Direct connections with C, G. 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Mathews Christensen AGENTS FOR GREENE LAUNDRY Low rates to all students First class work VIEW SHOWING SUPERINTENDENT’S COTTAGE AND STREET CAR DEPOT, ROTH NEWLY ERECTED UPON THE CAMPUS The Austin Art Gallery THE HOME OF THE PICTURE Not Better than the Best, But Better than the Rest. Laylander’s Institute Drill Work in Ortho- graphy and Word Analysis Is What You Need for a Review in Orthoepy. More Largely Used as a Text- Book in Institutes than any other Text in this Branch For Prices and Terms, Address CROSS SNODGRASS, or O. J. LAYLANDER, Cedar Falls, Iowa. 378 Wabash Avenue, Chicago Chronicles for the Year SEPTEMBER 4. Opening day of school. Registration of students. 5. Old maids continue to hand over their V’s. 6. Bald-headed seniors occupy the front seats in chapel next to the faculty, the idea being to have all the knowledge massed. 7. Reception in gymnasium. First appearance of pretty gir— dresses. 8. Bronson (Benedict) : “I knew the only reason you wouldn’t flirt was ‘cause the fellers was watchin.’ Anyhow, I told ’em we were cousins.” 10. Oraeber. following up the opportunity he grasped at the reception Friday night, makes a call at Ft. Sumter. 11. Economics Masses listen to the latest story out about “My son John.” 12. President Seerley introduces Reformed Spelling into the Xormal. 13. Colgrove, in a restaurant: “Say, waiter, do you serve lobsters?” “Sure, what’ll you have?” 14. Faculty hand out a few samples of the latest rag-time music in their Recital. The audience was divided as to who made the biggest “hit.” 17. “My task in life,” said the preacher this evening, “consists in saving young men.” “Oh,” said a fair Normal ite, “do save me a nice one, won’t you?” 18. “Mr. Summers, you may explain this problem,” said Professor Hersey in his Physics class. Babe (bluffing): “First you extract the vacuum------” 19. Professor Samson is heard singing “Everybody Works but the Seniors.” 20. “Hink” and “Hank” have their daily rag-chewing contest, in which the former is victorious. 21. Steelsmith, Perin, and Anderson call on a young lady, but all find her “out.” Graeber then calls, and finds her “all in.” 24. The annual football game between the Faculty and the Seniors announced for Friday of this week. 25. $623.37 in tickets sold for Faculty-Senior game Friday. 26. The Seniors, with Shorty Morton as captain, practice up for the game Friday. 27. The Faculty, with l)r. Gist as captain, have a practice, also. We Fit the Feet With Shoes, Oxfords or Slippers We take special pains in properly fitting your feet with good serviceable easy footwear. Do you wear rubber heels? WE DO REPAIRING THE LEADER CHAS. J. WILD, Prop. WHERE SHALL I INVEST YOU WILL MAKE NO MISTAKE IE YOU TAKE A POLICY WITH THE EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OE IOWA CALL ON G. W. DICKEY, DISTRICT AGENT CEDAR BALLS, IOWA For Choicest Candies and Cigars go to the to Normal Hill Candy Kitchen to WE ALSO SERVE Lunches and Ice Cream One door North of Jefferson’s Bakery L. M. DENNING, Prop. WELTY’S FOUNTAIN PEN Push the Button and Tour Pen is Filled—‘That's All Uiri TV’Q scientigc system for controlling the If CL I I p air and Ink makes this pen absolutely reliable. Tasty users are pleased with its conduct as it always acts right, it tills itseif right, it flows right, it writes right, it is all right. Every pen war- ranted to please the purchaser. Made in live sizes. No. a, 8 2.50; No. 3,83; No. 4. 81; No. 5, 85: No.i . Sf . Absolutely the best self-filling pen made. Ask your dealer or send direct to us. Catalogue free. THE WM. A. WELTY CO., Waterloo, Iowa 107 Marquette Bldg., Chicago 28. Annual football game, Faculty vs. Seniors, on Normal field. The game opened promptly at two o’clock by a vocal solo by Professor Fullerton. It rent the air. After this, the Faculty carry their players out on stretchers and deposit them on the field. The Seniors then arrive in a band-wagon, with colors flying high. After the invocation, the game begins. The following is the line-up: FACULTY. POSITION. SENIORS. Gist Center Summers. Sampson Left Guard Spaulding. Walters Right Guard Colgrove. Wright Left Tackle Christianson. Eastman Right Tackle McDonald. Col grove Left End J. Mantle. Fullerton Right End Conley. Begeman Quarter Back Morton. Newton Full Back Gist. Bailey Left Half Back Rausch. Arey Right Half Back Ames. Referee—Seerley; Umpires—Todd and Clough; Lineswomen—.Misses and Rice. The referee chose a big Latin word for the two sides to conjugate. After the Seniors racked their brains, Eastman did the stunt and the Faculty was allowed the kick-off. Christianson kicked off to Samson, who advanced the ball a yard and a half. Begeman then sent his warriors thru the Seniors’ lint by some fierce line plunges. The Senior line faded away, owing to the superior weight of the faculty, and Wright made a sensational 90 yard dash for a touchdown. Newton kicked goal. Score—Faculty 6, Seniors 0. Both teams then indulged in a game of “Drop the Handkerchief,” to refresh their brains. Refreshments were then served the teams by the Advanced Cooking Class. A spelling match then took place. The Seniors spelled the Faculty down, and received the kick-off. Walters kicked off to Conley, who was downed in his tracks by Wright, Samson, and Gist falling on him. Conley landed a left-hander on Samson’s jaw, who handed him back a left-hand- uppercut on the ribs. Conley ruled out for slugging. Miller substituted. Gist then circled the Faculty’s left end with no gain. Mantle gained a yard. Seniors held for downs. Faculty received the ball on the Seniors ’ three yard line. Faculty smashed the line twice with no gain. Arey hurdled, but was shaken up and his refreshments dislocated. Chapman substituted. Seniors, by a fake quarter-back punt, advance ball to the Faculty’s five yard line. The Faculty rushed back after the ball, but some perished by the way-side. Others became fatigued. Second course For Summer School Students The undersigned, located at 2008 Normal Street, near the Normal School ’ carries the largest line of Tab- lets, Note Books, Stationery, Pens, Pencils, Notions, and General Dry Goods, all of which will be sold at the lowest living prices. We manufacture the Gym- nasium Suits for Women, or can furnish the various kinds of goods for same ::::::::: Bloomers.....$1.25 per pair and upward according to quality Ladies’ Gym Shoes at.. . .65c, 75c, 90c, $1 and $1.25 per pair Men’s Gym Shoes at........75c, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 per pair Ladies’ Swimming Suits made to order, or material for sale Pennants—“Our Own Make” ... .25c and up according to size Hosiery and Underwear for Men and Women C. A. McKee - Cedar Falls, Iowa E3 EE A COMMERCIAL TEACHER CJ Commercial teachers are in demand by High Schools, Colleges, Normal Schools and Business Colleges, and the demand is growing greater every year. Well qualified teachers of the commercial branches readily secure posi- tions at salaries ranging from $ 1,000 to $ 1,500 per year. The work is pleasant and subjects are very interesting. The Cedar Rapids Business College CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA offers a course in Normal Commercial Training that prepares teachers in a few months for the best positions. More calls for Commercial and Penmanship Teachers are received at the C. R. B. C. than can be sup- plied. We could assist you to a good position. Full information and large illustrated catalogue sent on request. A. N. PALMER, President of refreshments served. Long-winded Newton was the only Faculty player who got to the ball. He was downed by the Senior eleven. This last act was not genteel, so the referee penalized the Seniors 6 inches. Gist went thru the Senior line, but Morton tackled him. Gist fell, and great was the fall thereof. Time called. In the second half, Fullerton kicked off to Rausch, who started down the field with the Seniors back of him. The Senior bunch succeeded in dodging the Faculty and made a touch-down. Ames kicked, goal. The Senior girls on the side-lines made a big demonstration. After this it •was a back and forth game, neither side scoring, but towards the end of the second half, the superior intellect of the Faculty began to prevail over the Seniors. The Seniors, of course, were “all in,” and were ready to give up the sponge. In the last minute of play, Summers advanced the ball by end runs and line smashes to within one yard of the Senior goal. Todd, seeing the Seniors ready to score, orders time to be called. The game thus resulted in a tie. After the game a reception was held in the Old Ladies’ Gymnasium. Speeches were made, and at eight o’clock in the evening the party broke up. OCTOBER 1. Faculty and Seniors return to their work. 2. Great demonstration in chapel by Faculty. They carry their foot-ball players around the room on their shoulders. 3. Seniors parade the down-town streets with a band-wogan. 4. Yale sends a challenge to the Faculty for a game of foot-ball. On account of expenses, the Faculty refuse the invitation. 5. Ames Preliminary Debate. 8. “Fonnice” starts upon her European tour with Melba, the great soloist. 9. Faylor, “Do you think you can judge a man’s character by the bumps on his head?” Cram, “Not as well as you can judge his wife’s.” 10. Julian G. shoots a chicken. Wouldn’t that jar you? 11. A. Mathews enrolls in a Correspondence School of Matrimony. 12. Begeman: “Where do eggs come from?” Clough: “The hen.” Begeman: “Where does the hen come from?” Clough: “The egg.” Begeman: “Well, which one started the game first?” Clough, up a tree: “I’m stumped.” 18 1THE UNDERSIGNED, have opened up a first class Shoe Shop in the rear of A. Boysen’s Barber Shop, where I am prepared to do all kinds of shoe repairing on short notice. Nothing but first class ma- terial kept in stock. All work guar- anteed. Thanking vou for past favors, I remain yours for Good Work and -- Low Prices J. W. HOKE Proprietor Students WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR Knives, Razors and Cutlery OF ALL KINDS Students’ Trade Solicited Johnson Wyth HARDWARE CO. The Normal Pantorium DEE MARTIN, Props. CLEANING - PRESSING Neatly and Quickly Done SHOES SHINED Ladies Work given Special Attention We always have a few snaps on hand. Read the following 160 acres Crow Wing county, Minn., 6 . � per acre. 60.000 acres good agricultural land, Easterr, Montana, $5.50 per acre. A few snaps in North Dakota. 160 acres in South Dakota, good improve- ments, half the crop goes with it, at $35 '• per acre. 300.000 acre timber land (Old Mexico), Sl.o per acre. bO.OOO acres, 700 cattle timber and agricul- tural land: a snap, $1.00 per acre. Grazing land in large tracts, 50c per acre and up. Wheat land in Canada, $12.00 to $20 ' per acre. CITY PROPERTY Two houses, well located, in Cedar Fills, rent for $20.00 per month; quick sale. $2,000. Land, merchandise and city property for exchange. Write us. SANTEE BROS., CEDAR FALLS. IOWA 16. Miss Buck, in Methods class: “When is a goat nearly 1” Tesdell (a wise guy): “When he is all butt.” 17. “Aunty,” to Cram: “Does your wife miss you much?” Oram: “No; she can throw as straight as I can.” 18. Miss Flock sets her German class up to a sack of peanuts. 19. Cram has to stand in the corner. 22. Spaulding calls at Wheeler Hall. Mr. Wheeler likes Spaulding because he is economical, as he never burns any gas. 23. Miss Carpenter, to Fonnice: “Are you fond of Bacon, Miss H?” Fonnice: “Oh, yes; I don't think I could ever get tired of bacon, espec- ially with eggs!” 24. Dunton (taking leave at 10:30 P. M.) : “Oh, say, you forgot something.” 26. Miss B. gives Bruins the “frosty mit.” 29. Seymour, at Faculty boarding house: “Say, waitress, take this salad away. It shocks my modesty; it’s only half dressed. 30. Miss “Johnnie” in R. R. station: “Say, mister, when does that two o'clock train leave for Wilson Junction?” 31. Fire at Collins' Hall. Trunks, band-boxes, bird cages, and other equipment of girls, were seen flyiiig out of the windows in all direct ions. NOVEMBER 2. Entertainment by the New York Grand Concert Company. 5. General election. Bryan elected president. 6. “Say Schweiker, how are you and your “little plum” getting along?” Schweiker: “Pretty fair, I’m holding my own at 1(e)ast. 8. Normal's debaters and rooters start for Ames. 9. At Ames—Normal 1, Ames 2. At home—Normal 3, Ames 0. 12. Simmers makes a friendly call on Tillie. 13. Spragg—first with the doe, first with the bonbons and white gloves, and first in the hearts of the fair Norma lites. 14. President Seerley criticises the Faculty for chewing gum during recitations. 15. Rausch: “Let the girls praise thee, and not thy own mouth.” Well said, Fritzie. 16. Annual banquet of the Down and Out Club. Steelsmith—Toastmaster. 18. Graeber sees three girls home from church. 19 Picture Frames Lawn City Livery Clean, Nice Line of Furniture The Best Quality The Best Finish The Latest Style The Lowest Prices Finest Line of Dressers, Beds and Chairs in the City Undertaking a Specialty NOBLE BROWN Everything Up - to - Date D. M. THOMAS Proprietor PRICES RIGHT BOTH PHONES When in Town Call and See BEST Groceries Willard Alexander at Popular Prices — =THe- Leading Giotniers Gibson Graham John B. Stem Hats the Normal Hill Grocers 21. Footprints are found on the wall of Professor Knoepfler’s room about six feet from the floor. The professor generally takes his gymnastics here. 22. Hawk is publishing an article on “How to Select a Wife.' 23. Frank L, Byrnes wins the annual Triangular Oratorical Contest for the Philos. 26. Cross calls at Ft. Sumter, but fails to receive the “glad hand” as he expected. Hard luck, old boy! 27. Close of fall term. Old maids go home to eat turkey and cranberry sauce. DECEMBER 4. Opening of winter term. Windy day! 5. More wind! (rum’s advice: “To remove paint, sit on it. ’ 6. Concert by Robert Fullerton. 7. Clara Tolstrop wins Women’s Annual Oratorical Contest for the Zetas. 10. Bay, the midget with the long bark, calls on his Elder. 11. Crary, who runs a bachelor’s boarding club, has invented a new pancake flour. No fatalities have occurred as yet. 12. Professor (Joiser: “Mr. Behrens, what is the latest about the election of couni y supervisors ? ’ ’ Behrens: “It’s not out yet.” 13. Iowa 71; Normal 16. 14. Professor S. H. (dark of Chicago University gives a dramatic interpretation of Shakespeare’s “King Lear.” 17. In Miss Oliver’s room all roads lead to the looking glass. 18. Junior’s opinion of the Seniors: Hats of great heads all remind us. If we choose the proper way, We can get up every morning With a head as big as they. 20 Mr. Bley: “I guess that fellow Byrnes and Hazel are engaged by this time. ’ ’ Mrs. Bley: “Why do you think so?” Mr. Bley: “The gas bills aren’t half as large as they used to be.” 21. Beginning of Holiday season. These two music books are rapidly making their way into the schools. “Choice Songs, Etc,,” is in the eleventh edition. It is a One Book Music Course, and a general all around song book for schools. Price 30 cents, not prepaid. 40 cents by mail. “Glee Club Songs is a collection of the songs that sing, the songs that are musical and interesting, and within the compass of ordinary voices. Price $1 prepaid. (230 pages). FULLERTON GRAY, Publishers GEDAR FALLS, IOWA COE COLLEGE CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA FFERS to young men and women classical, scientific and literary courses. High standards, progressive methods, adequate facilities, a faculty of eminent rep- utation and efficiency, a group system of studies per- mitting specialization, excellent provision for physical culture, sport and social life, makes collegiate educa- tion at Coe thorough, complete, attractive. Coe Academy meets the needs of students preparing for college. Coe College is situated in the residence section of a beautiful city, noted for churches, libraries, charming homes and a social atmosphere singularly refined and inspiring. The cost of living is moderate, and opportunities for self support are remarkably abundant. For information address Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa JANUARY 3. Holidays are over. School ma’ams come back to town. 4. Alumni visit Normal. 5. Thunder. 7. Prexy exhorts us to fill the front seats in Chapel. 8. Prexy enforces his exhortations. 9. Miss Bowman asks the janitor to change her name. 10. Miss Bessie does a stunt in Algebra. 11. Faculty recital. 12. Norm alites go skating on the Cedar. 14. Little drops of water Frozen on the walk, Fill the air with sadness And with naughty talk. 15. Normal 48; Waterloo 19. 16. Y. M. and Y. W. literary program. 17. Inter-society basket ball. Orios win from Philos. 18. Tom Conley takes a front seat in Chapel. 19. Stormy.—Oriphiristo meeting. 21. V. 0. V. initiation.—Miss Westervelt reads from Dido’s monologue—a long way from it. 23. County Exams. 24. The Big Guns visit Normal. Inman and Gillilland make short addresses. 25. Alpha Open Session. 28. Julian puts up a bluff in Latin. 29. Virginia Idso wears a new gown.—Lillie Roadman gets her dates mixed.— Students’ recital. FEBRUARY 1. Philos and Aristos play basket ball. Philo victory.—Weller lectures on “Athens, Old and New.’’—Wedding at Bates‘ Hall. 5. E. S. Tesdell wins the mathematical prize. Eddie is not bald-headed on the inside. 6. C. C. Mantle is called down in the library. 7. Shakes wrin from Neos. 8. Orios and Clios hold joint session.—Neos pull taffy at Florence Ilart- becker’s.—Normalites go sleighing. Fenerikus gets religion. DR. W. D. WILER Dentist 2006 Normal St. Over Griest’s Grocery TOWNSEND MERRILL CO. Lumber, Coal and Wood Cedar Falls - Iowa DR. CARL B. MILLER Dental Office Over Boston Store Cedar Falls, Iowa For Lumber Lime, Cement, Roofing and all othe? Building Material, go ana see, for Prices the Lowest The Cedar Falls Lumber Co. Office and Yard, Cor. State and Fourth Sts. Cedar Fails, Iowa BURRS’ HOTEL Best House in the City $2.00 per day Bus meets all trains Cedar Falls - - Iowa WILSON—HARLAN CO. Clothiers CHASE’S JEWELRY STORE 310 Main Street ' it Best Place in Town to have Repairing done, buy Watches, Clocks. Jewelry and Silverware, And Latest Novelties and Up-to-date Goods, order Class Rings, Pins, Society Badges and Medals. H. L. CHASE COMPANY ISRAEL’S Headquarters Young Men's Swell Suits and Overcoats And the Latest Novelties in Hats and Furnishings H. N. 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CEDAR FALLS DRUG CO. 1845 the 100; MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY NEWARK, N. J. Writes the most liberal contract on the market today L. B. Stewart, Dist. Agt. 2005 Normal Street Cedar Falls, Iowa Fong Lee Laundry A fi07 Main St. Fong Lee, Prop. f rt --T (rents and Ladies work, first- V[ class. Satisfaction guaran- J V feed or no charges made. O. F. LOYER Jeweler Has a large up-to-date stock of Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Silverware and Cut (rlass Corner Fourth and Main Streets Bancroft’s Greenhouse is headquarters for Cut flowers 12th and TrcraonU Cedar Falls, Iowa 9. Cliorio banquet at Odd Fellows Hall.—Asa thinks he entertains an angel. 10. Normalites go to hear Oliver the Sensational. 12. Orios win from Philos. 13. Ping Loonan makes a brilliant recitation in Art History. Will live down the disgrace. 14. Cupid’s darts are flying.—Died, at 11:45, our art aspirations.—Dell and Fweddie. 15. Calculus class is called down.—Basket ball, Normal vs. Leander Clark. Normal wins. 16. Zetas entertain the Ossolis. 18. Musical enthusiasts go to Cedar Rapids to hear Rosenthal. 19. Hamlin Garland lectures on “Joys of the Trail.” 21. Clios win basket-ball championship. 22. Prof. Colgrove gives patriotic address in chapel.—Clios take supper at the Burr House.—Orios 70; Philos 18. 23. Triangular debate: Philos 4, Orios 4, Aristos 1.—Composition birthday party at Griffith’s. 25. Miss Thornton entertains her art class. 26. Fitz has a festive gaze and glad hand for everyone as election draws near. 27. Two dignified seniors perform a polka in front of Geiser’s room. An accident rather than design. MARCH 1. Prexy makes speech in Chapel.—Engleman cuts corridor lab.—Harbingers of gentle Spring: robins, mud, Geiser’s red necktie. 2. City photographers do rushing business.—Girl’s gym exhibition. 4. Clay Michael tries a new seat in Algebra class. Query: Where did he land ? 5. Prof. Wright forgets to ask for “questions or criticisms.” 6. Hark! That heavy sound breaks in once more. Cannon! 0 no. Em- bryo Ciceros are preparing for the fray. 7. The pin committee are sporting the new class pins. 8. Philo-Alphas celebrate their thirtieth birthday.—Special Primaries write spring poetry (?). 9. The term almost out. Old note-books at a premium.Boys' gym exhibition. Ml. Henrietta wears a new gown.—State Exams. 12. Rushing the season. Lady teacher dresses in white.—Mr. Bay is depressed of mien, having just paid his breakage bill. 13. Normal, goodbye;—Mother and Home! THE ENGRAVINGS in this book will demonstrate our ability and the publishers will tell you that we render the best of service ALDEN ENGRAVING CO. 321-323 Second Ave. Cedar Rapids, Iowa NOU I HKAST Y1KW FRO M RllLDINtiS