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

Text from Pages 1 - 358 of the 1908 volume:

A V 129407 To ABBOTT C. PAGE, Teacher of Science, true friend of the student , worker for all good in the profession he lores, in recognition of his manliness as a man, his confini spirit as an instructor and his untiring faith in humanity, consecrated to righteousness and truth, this volume is hereby respectfully and lovingly dedicated. c (greeting:: Scar Friends, nur book with non me lenue in memoro of this dag; Both rares and jogs of nineteen-eight TOith ns mill almags stag. in thotful mood gou scan the gage, Nor do gou wisdom seek. Nor theories new bg recent sage, Nor other features quite unique, But just a simple record made (Of former friends and times, (Of tender jogs with cares inlaid, Recalling faces, thats and rhgmes. So when in pensiue hours With ©Id (Sold me commune, ©ur Jjklma TOater dearer grams As me pass life’s sunng noon. Editor-in-Chief, EMIL TROTT. MYRA E. CALL. MARGARET OLIVER. Business Manager, V. B. GEITER. Art Editor. MILO B. DENNY. ADVISORY BOARD. G. W WALTERS. SARA F. EDGAR K. CHAPMAN. ASSOCIATE EDITORS. ELSIE OTTOSEN. ANNA HONG. HELEN KATZ. HARRIET KRAMER. C. F. SCHWEIKER. LUCY MEYER. MABEL McNALLY. CLARK HTTRLEMAN. FANNIE DICKEY. WILBUR H. BENDER. R. F. SEYMOUR. EDGAR K. CHAPMAN. FRANK L. BYRNES. NELLIE BURMEISTER. GRACE BARKER. JOHN FITZGERALD. IRMA bangs: ETHEL STANLEY. FRED CRAM. MARY MCDONALD. EDITH UFFORD. FLORENCE E. WARD. ETTA STJPLEE. CLAYTON B. SIMMONS. F. L. OLSON. F. BRUINS. JAMES P. MURPHY. ELIZABETH NEWTON LITERARY CONTRIBUTORS. ELIZABETH HUGHES. FRED CRAM. LAURA BOWMAN. ELSIE OTTOSEN. LUCY MEYER. JENNIE DAUBENBERGER. ETHEL AREY. C. F. SCHWEIKER. THOS. P. CHRISTENSEN. ANNA M. BAKER. ANNA HINKSON. HOMER H. SEERLEY, President of the Iowa State Normal School JOHN F. RIGGS. GEORGE W. CLARKE, Des Moines. Adel. The Board of Trustees By statuto, 1k governing body of the Normal School consists of a Board of Trustees appointed by the General Assembly, con- sisting of six members. The Superintendent, of Public Instruction is also the ex officio president and thereby a member of the Board. These seven nu mbers are authorized to select the faculty and other officers and to determine under the law all the business matters of the institution. The School has boon fortunate in the business man adornent, as at no time has the integrity or good judgment of the Board been called in question nor has any re-organization taken place since the Institution was established in 1N76. The members of the Board were appointed to their places as follows: John F. Biggs, 1904; Irving J. McDuffie, 1 92; Charles II. MeXider, 11)02; Benjamin F. Osborn, 1902; E. II. Griffin, 1904; Rogeir Leavitt, 1 99; W. A. Mclntire, 1902; George V. Clarke, 190 . The members are divided into Committees and do their work under the general direction of the Board, making reports at the quarterly meetings held in March, June, September and December. The standing committees for 190 are: Executive Committee: McDuffie, Osborn, Mclntire. Finance Committee: Osborn, Griffin. Building Committee: McDuffie, Leavitt, Mclntire. Auditing Cnminitt.ee: Leavitt. Cl IAS. II. McNIDER Mason City. IRVING J. McDtJFFIE, LeMars. % EDWARD II. GRIFFIN. Iowa City. BENJAMIN F. OSBORN, Rippey. W. A. MclNTIRE, Ottumwa. IRMA KEENE, II. I)i. Assistant Primary Training. L. BEATRICE WILBUR, Stenographer. ESTELLA McCOR.MICK. B. I)i. Assistant. Primary Training. (CAROLINE BJERRE, Stenographer. ALICE GORDON, B. I)i., Assistant Primary Training. PRANCES C. PORTMAN, Assistant in Kindergarten. MARY L. TOWKSENI), B. A. Domestic Science. EVA Critic Teacher, Preliminary Year. EVA L. GREGG, English Grammar. LAURA S. SEALS, B. S. D. Mathematics. MILLICENT WARRINER. Stenographer. B. A. English. W. W. GIST, D. D., English. JOHN B. KNOEPFLER, German and French. FRANK IVAN MERCHANT, Ph. D. Latin. ANNA E. MCGOVERN, B. S., Primary Methods LILLIAN V. LAMBERT, Ph. M. English EDITH 0. BUCK, M. A. Elementary Methods. JULIA E. CURTISS, Music. MAMIE F. HEARST, M. A., English Grammar. ANNA GERTRUDE CHILDS, M. A. Music. JENNETTE CARPENTER, M. A. English. LAURA FALKLER, CARRIE B. PARKER, B. Ph., Reading and Elocution. English. FLORENCE E. WARD, EMMA LAMBERT, B. Ph., Mathematics. Director Kindergarten Training. HENRIETTA THORNTON, Drawing. EDGAR K. CHAPMAN, A. B. EMMETT J. GABLE, M. S., LEONARD W. PARISH, M. A. Physics. Physiography. Political Science. CLARA HANCOCK, M. Di. Room Teacher, Grammar Grades. MYRA E. CALL, M. A. Latin. R. F. SEYMOUR, B. P. E., GEORGE W. NEWTON, M. A. Physical Training. Natural Science. MRS. ALMA L. McMAHOX, B. Ph. Manual Training. BERTHA L. PATT, Drawing. .ILLI AN II. BRUCE, A. B., Physical Training. mabel b. mcnally, m. di. Physical Training. ELIZABETH HUGHES, M. Di. Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades. ANNA R. WILD, President’s Secretary. LILIAN G. GOODWIN, President’s Secretary. SARA F. RICE, M. A., History. 2 CHARLES H. BAILEY, B. S Manual Training. BERTHA MARTIN, Elocution. WILBUR H. BENDER, B. Ph., Supervisor of Advanced Training. LOUIS BEGEMAN, M. S., Physics. ETTA SUPLEE, Supervisor of Primary Training. SARA M. RIGGS, B. L., History. ABBOTT 0. PAGE, 13. Ph., Chemistry. MELVIN F. AREY, M. A., Natural Science. G. W. WALTERS, M. S., Professional Instruction. C. P. COLGROVE, M. A., Professional Instruction. CHARLES S. CORY, B. S., Mathematics. FANNIE DICKEY, B. Di., Music. HENRIETTA D. FLOCK, M. A. German. SYBIL LINCOLN, B. Di., Room Teacher, Grammar Grades. LUCILE HIGH, B. Di., Room Teacher, Grammar Grades. IDA FESENBECK, B. A., Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades. LAI RA BOWMAN, B. A., Critic Teacher, Grammar Grades. MRS. M. McF. WALKER, B. L. English. ALISON E. AITCHISOX, A. B. Geography. MARGARET OLIVER, M. A., English. I). SANDS WRIGHT, M. A., C. A. FULLERTON, M. Di., Mathematics. Music. S. FREEMAN HERSEY, B. Ph. Physics. KARL F. GEISER, Ph. D., Political Science. CHARLES H. ANTHONY, B. S. Chemistry. HARRY C. CUMMINS, B. Di., Penmanship, Bookkeeping. CLAYTON IB. SIMMONS, B. A. Physical Training. IRA S. CONDIT, M. A., Mathematics. SEELEY K. TOMPKINS, A. B. Oratory. GEORGE S. DICK, B. Ph., Professional Instruction. ROBERT FULLERTON, M. Di. Music. B. W. MERRILL, Music. Long Beach, California, March 7, 1008. My Student Friends: Southern California is fast lxung made a resort by people from all part of the country. Nearly every State is represented, and each lias its rallying; day. Iowa representatives are most numerous. They came to the Iowa Winter Picnic, on February Twenty-second, twenty thousand strong. Los Angelos, “City of the Angels,” is the chief city. Besides the many interests within the city, railroads and electric car lines radiate to many inland cities and beach resorts, each with its special interest and attraction. On the north lie the Sierra Mad re Mountains, overlooking the valley in ealm grandeur, and affording every facility for camping and mountain climbing. Between Los Angeles and the mountains is Pasadena, one of America’s most beautiful cities. It is situated in the center of the San Gabriel Valiev, t 1 and is called “Crown of the Valley.” In this valley was laid the seeno of Helen Hunt Jackson’s “Ramona.” To the east is found the fruit country, with its splendid groves of orange, lemon, olive, fig and walnut trees, and its extensive vineyards. West and south are the beach resorts. Those that can he reached bv direct line from Los Angeles are Santa Monica, Ocean Park, Redondo Beach, Terminal Island, Venice, San Pedro, Huntington Beach, Catalina Island, Long ISeacli. Long Beach is about twentv-five miles south of Los Angeles, and is con- nected with it by two lines of railways and one electric car system with a double track— a ride of about three quarters of an hour. This gives it all the advantages of the city. It has a population of twenty-two thousand and is visited by thousands of tourists during the year. The greatest attraction at Ixmg Beach is its fine stretch of hard, level beach, ten miles in length. Surf bathing is fine all along the coast. While bathing, it is well to guard against two dangers, the undertow, which at times is very strong, and the “stingaree.” It “will get you if you don’t watch out.” Its sting is not dangerous, but extremely painful. Another attraction is its double-decked pier, extending eighteen hundred feet, into the ocean, with a fine sun pavilion at its outer end. At the entrance to the pier is an auditorium, with a seating capacity of six thousand. Here for the last two or three years have been given two concerts daily, of highly classical music, by Marco Vessala’s celebrated Italian band. Long Beach is a city of churches, having fifteen in number. Its school system is excellent. The public library is good and well patronized. A new Carnegie building will soon he erected. The usual quota of fraternities and woman’s clubs are found here, also an active V. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A., two musical organizations, two French clubs and one German club. It lias, also, a quoit pitching association. Every day, in a corner of the park appro- priated by them, may be seen from fifty to one hundred gray-liaired men assiduously pitching horseshoes. Young man, what higher aspiration ( ?) could one have than to spend the declining years of life pitching quoits under the sunny skies and in the genial climate of Southern California'( Year the pier is the “Pike,” a miniature Coney Island or White City, with its curio stores, moving picture shows, merry go-round, roller coaster, theaters, Japanese auction, shooting gallery, vaudeville, etc. Hero also is found a fine bath-house. The car service is good. If the cars stopped here at the sight of snow, as they have been known to do “in the east ’ they would never run, for “Old Ihildy” always wears his cap of glistening snow. The climate is fine, but during the winter months there is a decided chill in the air. Fuel is very high. Californians are said to buy coal by the “quart” and wood by the “sack.” Very few of the houses arc provided with proper heating facilities; consequently, indoors, the atmosphere is cold and chilly, while out of doors, in the sunshine, it may be as warm as summer. Any one contemplating a trip to California at this time of the year should 1x3 sure to bring warm underclothing and a few surplus dollars to pay for “extra heat.” Long Beach lias three parks, which serve not only as pleasure resorts, but afford ample means for the study of new plants and trees. These parks contain eighty varieties of trees, twenty varieties of shrubs, and flowers of all kinds that bloom the year round. Bixby Park is the most beautiful of the three. Many varieties of birds make their home here. Mocking birds, linnets and meadow larks are very numerous. Gulls abound on the beach. Robins and bluebirds have not yet found their way to Southern California, and their absence detracts from the nature lover’s enjoyment. Long Beach lies between the ocean and the mountains. The latter are now covered with a mantle of snow, but in the summer they wear only their white caps. The ocean, with its white-crested breakers and ever-changing colors, is a constant delight. Since coming to California 1 have seen verified the deep colors in the pictures which hang in the corridor at the Normal, and of which I have heard so many persons speak as being unnatural. Thirty miles across the ocean lies the Catalina Island and “Fair Avalon,” with its marine gardens. Often, at sunset, sky, clouds, island and white- capped mountains are tinged with a beautiful pink, salmon or blue—a sight, once seen, to be remembered. Anxa M. Baker. March 6, 1008. W. B. Geiter, Instructor Studio open from 12 p. m. to 12 a. m. Instruction free to apt pupils Senior Class Class Motto: We finish to begin Class Flower: White Marguerites Class Colors: Green and White CLASS OFFICERS FALL TERM President - - - - H. B. Carroll Vice President ... Jennie Daubenberger Secretary - Edith Ufford Treasurer ----- Maude Blackford WINTER TERM President Vice President Secertary Treasurer - H. B. Carroll Jennie Daubenberger Edith Ufford Jas. P. Murphy SPRING TERM President - Jennie Daubenberger Vice President ..... Verne Orr Secretary ..... Edith Ufford Treasurer - - - Jas. P. Murphy E. O. Bangs, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Ethel James, Sheldon, Iowa. H. S. Graduate Special Primary. Women’s Oratorical, 1908. Ossoli. “In all things she teas perfect. M. Di., General Elective. B. Di., 1906. Triangular Debate, 1907. Minnesingers, 190C-08. Manager 1908. Class Play, 1908. “A bankrupt. a prodigal, who dare scarce show his head on the Itialto Blanch Fitzsimmons, Cedar Falls, Iowa. H. S. General Elective, B. Di. Alpha. Women’s Oratorical, 1908. Kansas Debate. A small tornado, coming fast. Leroy Dunham, Plymouth, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Track Team, 1907-08. Troubadour Glee Club. “ ’� not be made a soft and dull- eyed fool. Anna Hinkson, Stuart, Iowa. B. Di., Mathematics. Clio Literary Society. “To love her was a liberal education.” High School Special Primary. Zetalethean Society. Choral Society. Woman’s Oratorical Contest, 1908. “She needs no eulogy; she speaks for herself Meg. Hawk, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Mabel Spicker, Charles City, Iowa. German, Major Elective. B. I)i., Shakespearean Circle. “Ambition has no rest. F. C. Rausch, Perry, Iowa M. Div General Elective. Triangular Debate, 1900. Manager lecture Course, 1900-07. President of the Philos. “Thou shalt not gormandize. and sleep and snore and rend apparel out Dell Blake, Mediapolis, Iowa. II. S. Graduate Course. Special Primary. Shakespearean Circle. “A fellow feeling makes one won drous kind Fennerikus Bruins Boyden, Iowa. M. Di., Major Elective. Triangular Debate, 190G. Ames Debate, 190G. Ames Debate, 1907. President Y. M. C. A., 1907-08. President Oratorical Association. Vice-President Debating League. Delegate to Geneva Conference, 1907. Minnesinger Glee Club. Philo President. “God made him and therefore let him pass for a man. Mae Cresswell, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Bachelor of Arts. Shakespearean Circle. It is my desire to be useful to those with whom I am associated in my daily relations Mary Walters, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Bachelor of Arts. Shakespearean Circle. 44Cheerfulness is fust as Jiatural to her as color to her cheek Leta Gode, Marengo, Iowa. Kindergarten Course. Shakespearean Circle. “With much to praise, little to he forgiven.” Emil Trott, Keokuk, Iowa. M. I)i., History and Civics. Missouri Debate, 1907. Ames Debate, 1907. Editor of Senior Annual, 1908. Triangular Debate, 1907. Philo President. Debating League, 1908. “Honorable Judges, think of the expense and the defirit. Alta Fergueson, Vintcn, Iowa. Special Latin, B. Di. Shakespearean Circle. “For she was fust the quiet kind, Whose natures nexer vary. Like streams that keep the summer mind Snow hid in January.” W. B. Geiter, Grundy Center, Iowa. B. Di. Minnesingers. Philharmonic Quartette. Business Manager Old Gold. Triangular Debate, 1907. Class Play. Aristo Literary Society. “Lei the morrow take care of itself.“ Jennie Auld, Elizabeth, Illinois. Public Speaking, B. Di. Shakespearean Circle. “There is much music, excellent voice in this little organ Cora Hugliell, Batavia, Iowa. Special Primary. Shakespearean Circle. “d heart to resolve, a head to con- trive, a hand to execute.” Eva Creswell, Cedar Falls, Iowa. 11. S. Elective. M. I)i. Shakespearean Circle. ‘7 never knew so young a body with so old a heady Vernon Orr, Lorimer, Iowa. Two Year High School Elective. Aristo President. Quarterback Football Team, 1905. Captain and Catcher Baseball Team, 1907. Track Team, 1907. Triangular Debate, 1907. Aristo Literary Society. Class Play. “Love art for art's sake. Fannie Smith, Winterset, Iowa. Special Primary, B. Di. Shakespearean Circle. My life is one deem'd horrid grind.” John FitzgeraJd, Albany, Wisconsin. B. Di. Business Manager Normal-Eyte, 1907-8. President Aristo Society, 1908. Inter-State Oratorical Represent- ative, 1908. Baseball Manager, 1908. Debating League, 1906-7. Aristo Literary Society. “Sever dream recoil before a human fee.” Mrs. Hattie McCall Roberts, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di., General Elective. Osscli. “Sever trouble trouble till trouble tn.ubles you. Clara McCall, Cedar Falls, Iowa. H. S. Graduate Special Primary. Ossoli. “Pretty to walk with, Witty to talk with, Pleasant, too, to think upon Harriet Cassady, Monona, Iowa. H. S. Special Primary. Ossoli. Great r l ve hath no man than she. James P. Murphy, Dike, Iowa. High School Major Elective. Aristo President, 1908. Triangular Debate. Alternate, Ames-Normal Intercol- legiate Debate, 1907. Aristo Football Team. President Newman Society, 1908. Aristo Literary Society. “Modest, yet resolute. Doath C. Thompson, Mitchell, Iowa. H. S. Graduate Elective, B. Di. Ossoli. “White as those leaves just blown apart Are the folds of thy own young heart. Wentworth Rogers, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di. Triangular Debate, 1900. President Oratorical Association, 1900 7. Aristo Literary Society. If you tan't be a booster, be a knocker Martha Kinley, Oskaloosa, Iowa. General Elective, B. DI. Ossoli. “Keeping everlasting at it, always brings success.” Zelpha Cooney, Villisca, Iowa. H. S. General Elective. 03soli. “Yet not unmeet it was That this young friend of ours So gentle and so beautiful, Should perish with the flowers.” Warren E. Proctor, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Christie A. Todd, Independence, Iowa. H. S. Special Primary. Ossoli. “It is for the good of my country that I should be abroad B. Di. Minnesingers. Aristo President, 1907. Aristo Relay Team, 1907. Vice-President Inter-State Orator- ical League, 1907. Debating League, 1907-X. Triangular Oratorical, 1907. Aristo Literary Society. Class Play. “Ingratitude is base indeed. Miss Lizzie M. Barner, Coon Rapids, Iowa. II. S. Graduate Special Primary. Ossoli. “Thy sports, thy icandrrings when a child, Were ever in a sylvan wild Lonnie Jones, Radcliffe, Iowa. B. Di. Normal Basket Ball Team, 1908. Aristo Football Team, 1907. Aristo Literary Society. “7 track because of the good I can do my fellow men” Selma Marie Carlson, Laurens, Iowa. H. S. Graduate Special Primary. Ossoli. “A noble mind and untroubled face” Elizabeth Colt, Gruver, Iowa. Special Primary. Ossoli. “A joy thou art and wraith to all.” Florence Freeman, (’edar Falls, Iowa. Bachelor of Arts. Eulalinn Literary Society. liny talk about a woman's sphere As though it had a limit. H. O. DeGraff, Ossian, Iowa. B. I)i., General Elective. Graduate Memorial College, 190G. Orio Literary Society. Troubadours. Y. M .C. A. “For I dar wel seyn Apelles sholdr werche in veyn me to con n tee fete Maud Bowen, Doon, Iowa. B. Di., High School General Elective. Eulalian Literary Society. “Prisoned in those t rystal eyes, pur- ity forever lies. R. M. Lampman, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. I)i., General Elective. Orlo Literary Society. Inter-State Preliminary Oratorical, 1908. lladly iroldr hr hrur and gladly tei hr. Feme Sours, Marble Rock, Iowa. M. Di., Three Years High School General Elective. Eulalian Literary Society. “What's in a namet lIn spite of hrrs, she is most sweet ” Caroline Orvis, Yankton, South Dakota. M. Di., Major Latin Elective. Eulalian Literary Society. We laid down our arms, we yielded our will, But our heart of hearts was uncon• qurred still.” Berthena Keller, Clarinda, Iowa. Two Years Music Certificate Course. Eulalian Literary Society. •7 rr soul scared out in h r song. Paul C. Colgrove, Cedar Falls, Jowa. M. Di., High School General Elective. Orio Literary Society. Minnesingers. President Y. M. C. A., 190C. Ame3 Debate, 190G. 13. 1)1., 1907. Ames Debate, 1907. Manager Lecture Course, 1908. Triangular Debate, 1900. Orio Basket Ball Team, 1907-03. B. Di. President, 1907. Orio Football, 1907. “A better felaire sholdr men noght fyndr.” Elsie Morrice, Battle Creek, Iowa. B. I)i., High School General Elective. Eulalian Literary Society. Tell me not in mournful numbers. Psychology is but a dream” H. B. Carroll, Selma, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Orio Literary Society. Triangular Debate, 1907. Missouri Debate, 1907. Member Debating League, 1908. Class President, 1907-08. “t'ulfild of honour and of worthy- nessc, and strong of freends.” Zoe Mason, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Two Years High School Special Primary. Eulalian Literary Society. Euterpean Glee Club. Orchest ra. Ladies’ Band, 1907. 44And still the wonder grew— lhat one small head could carry all she knew.” Mabel E. Gabrielson, Bishop Hill, Illinois. M. Di., Latin Elective Regular. Eulalian Literary Society. When a woman will, she will, and you can depend on't: Hut. when sh won't, she won't, and that's the end on't .” Otis M. Weigle, Riceville, lowa. Helen Packard, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. I)i., W. S. General Elective. Alpha. A (nature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food. IB. A., General Elective. Orio Literary Society. M. Di., 1907. Y. M. C. A. Assistant Physics Laboratory, Summer 1907-08. Graduate Cedar Valley Seminary. ‘7 may net rcJcenc h m alia though I wolde. Alice Carpenter, Rock Rapids, Iowa. B. Di., H. S. General Elective. Alpha. “Mannerisms art not idle, but tht fruit Of loyal nature and of nobh mind. Vern L. Crum, Cetlar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., Three Years General Elective. Orio Literary Society. Minnesingers. Y. M. C. A. Director of Manual Training, Fourth Year. “Ymt her so bisy a man as he ther uas Ruth Ballou, Nevada, Iowa. B. Di., li. S. General Elective. Alpha. •7 st em to be tired a little. that's all, and long for rest. Jenna Strahan, Denison, Iowa. 9 B. Di., H. S. Special Primary. Alpha. “Gentle thots: and calm desires.” George Robeson, Lohrville, Iowa. Eva Youell, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. i;i.. H. S. Advanced Latin. Alpha. ‘ Y wr Jent'ir her but to love her. B. Di., High School General Electivo. Orio Literary Society. Troubadours. “Xoiv let us sptke of myrlh. and stynte all this” Edna Lang, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., H. S. Special Primary. President of Primary Cluss. Alpha. “My kingdom for a man. Harry E. Weech, Westbrook, Minn. M. Di., Mathematical. Orio Literary Society. Y. M. C. A. “b'nrisothr he was a worthy man with alle. Lavancha Comstock, Lost Nation, Iowa Graduate Kindergarten Department. Alpha. “7he golden light is dancing bright Mid the mazes of her hair. Irma Bangs, Ce:lar Falls, Iowa. M. Di., H. S. Advanced Latin. Alpha. “A perfect flower of womanhood. Mildred Foster, Kingfisher, Oklahoma. Kindergarten Course. Alpha. “A laugh is worth a hundred groans in any market.” A. V. Graeber, Denison, Iowa. M. Di., General Elective. Aristo Society. Triangular Debate, 190C. Kansas Debate, 1907. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. Minnesingers. Class Play. He who would make others laugh. Lillian Rickets, Sioux City, Icwa. Kindergarten Course. Alpha. ‘7 leave thy praises unexpressed” 4 John Dickman, Nashua, Iowa. M. I)i., General Elective. Base Ball.Team, 190G-07. His reasons are as two grains of wheat hid in two bushels of chaff” Lenore Shanwise, Waterloo, Iowa. B. Di., Advanced Latin, Public Speaking. Alpha. Class Play. “Ever gentle, and so gracious With all her learning.” Vera Fluent, Charles City, Iowa. Kindergarten Course. Alpha. Two laughing ryes, a rosebud pout” Fern Farnham, Chatsworth, Iowa. General Elective, B. Di. Alpha. High, self-contained arid passionless ” Frank L. Byrnes, Grundy Center, Iowa. M. Di., General Elective. Chairman of Bible Study Commit- tee, 1907-08. Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, two years. Delegate to Lake Geneva Confer- ence. Winner of Triangular Oratorical Contest, 1906. Triangular Debate, 1907. Troubadour Glee Club. Philo President. Class Play. 7 am a tainted wether of the flock: the weakest kind of fruit drops earliest to the ground: and so let me.” Alle Robinson, Cedar Falls, Iowa. H. S., General Elective, B. Di. Alpha. “Her price is far above rubies Edward L. Bronson. Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di.; General Elective. Winner Half Mile Bicycle Race, 1902. Triangular Debate, 1907. Troubadour Glee Club. Philo President. Ily my troth. Xerissa, my little body is aweary of this great world” Martha Heiner, Lowden, Iowa. B. l)i., Three Year German Elective. Chrestomathian Literary Society. “Xone knew thee but to love thee, Xor name thee but to praise.” Bess Chase, Cedar Falls, Iowa. H. S. Abridged Latin, M. Di. Alpha. Class Play. “Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves” Blanche Chambers, Lake City, Towa. High School Special Primary. Chrestomathian Literary Society. ‘7 am. not prone to imping as our si i (ommonly are. Thomas P. Christensen, Cedar Falls, Towa. M. Di., General Elective. Orio Literary Society. Triangular Debate, 1907. Triangular Oratorical, 1907. Inter-State Preliminary Oratorical, 1908. Troubadours. He was nat right fat. hut looked holier and ther-to sohrely. Mabel Mastain, Hudson, Iowa. Librarians’ Four Year Elective. • Chrestomathian Literary Society. A good hook is the hest companion. Iva Packhard, Algona, Iowa. B. Di.f High School General Elective. Chrestomathian Literary Society. “Be good, sweet maid, And let who will he clever” M. Di., General Elective. Orio Literary Society. Triangular Debate, 190C. Ames Debate, 190C. Editor Normal-Eyte, Spring, 1907 Kansas Debate, 1907. Debating League, 190C-07. President Debating league, 1907-8. Editor Normal-Eyte 1907-08. Member Lecture Committee, 190G-7. Class Play. “Til ire he roten kan we not he rype.” M. Di., General Elective. Chrestomathian Literary Society. Band. Secretary Class 1908. Class Play. “She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life” Fred B. Cram, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Edith Upfford, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Stella Burrington, Waverly, Iowa. Special Primary. Chrestomathian I-iterary Society. “Never put off till tomorrow, what ( in be (lone today.'' Virgil F. Simmers, South English, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Orio Literary Society. Triangular Debate, 1907. Ames Debate, 1907. Orio Football, 1907. Orio Basket Ball, 1907-S. ‘7 was wont to be right fresh and gay Of clothing and of other good array.” Sadie Barrett, Shelby, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Euterpean Glee Club. Chrestomathian Literary Society. “Ihou art too full o’ the mi Ik of human kindness To catch the n arest way” Ralph W. Scott, Audubon, Iowa. B. Di., Third Year Manual Training. Director Manual Training. Orio Literary Society. Orio Football, 1907. Class Play. “Y hnn kept your ho7iestee. Norah E. Ball, Quasqueton, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Chrestomathian Literary Society. “A maid with soft bi'own eyes” Nellie Oetting, Stan wood, Iowa. High School General Elective. German Course. Choral Society. Chrestomathian Literary Society. “7)w hist wie eine Blume” Eulalia Ware, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. I)i. High School General Elective. Chrestomathian Literary Society. Eulerpean Glee Club. ('anst thou not minister to a mind disi used. Jesse Nolte, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. I)i., High School German. Orio Literary Society. Ourti'is he was, lowety and nervy 8- able. Edith Hafner, Guthrie Center, Iowa. B. Di. General Elective. Chrestomathian Literary Society. “----When she had passed It seemedI like the erasing of exquisite mu sir. Clark H. Brown, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., Manual Training. Orio Literary Society. Assistant in Manual Training Department, 190G-7-8. Class Play. “Taketh the fruyt and Jat the chaf be stille.” Annice Woolfries, Waterloo, Iowa. Special Primary Course. Chrestomathian Literary Society. “0 softest manners, unaffected mind.” Mabell Wilbur, Stanhope, Iowa. B. Di. General Elective. Chrestomathian Literary Society. “7 er voice was ever soft, gentle, and low,—an xcellenl thing in a woman” Emily Grubb, Linden, Iowa. General Elective, Public Speaking. Chregtcmathian Literary Society. Class Play. “To try thy eloquent e now 'tis time. Joe Egloff, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., High School Elective. Orio Literary Society. Minnesingers, Orchestra, Band. Class Play. “Ilia eyes twinkled in his head aright. As down the arteries in the frosty night Elsie Ottosen, Ft. Dodge, Iowa. B. Di. High School General Elective. Chrestomathian Literary Society. “Whose greatest virtue is unselfish- ness T. B. Stewart, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Bachelor of Arts, M. I)i., 1905. President July Class. Philo Society. Baseball and Basket-ball. Philo President. “The devil ran rite Scripture for his purpose Pearl Fortune, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di., General Elective. Chrestomathian Literary Society. “Can the world buy such a jewel?” “Her price is far above rubies.” Pauline Kratzer, Anamosa, Iowa. TT. S. Special Primary. Chrestomathian Literary Society. Band Orchestra. “Black were h r eyes as the berry 1 hat prows on the thorn by the way- side. M. Di. T. W. Phillips, Kellogg, Iowa. Orlo Society. Class Play, July, 1907. “ e tcav always in a (.lass of his own. Leah V, Madson, Avoca, Iowa. Special Primary. Chrestomathian Literary Society. Cecilian Glee Club. Choral Society. “8h had, however, the heart of a coquet.” Mabel Moyer, Fairfield, Iowa. 13. Di., General Elective. Neotrophian Society. “ e’ in her speech, ne' in her 'havior Was lightness seen, or looser vanity, But gracious womanhood and gravity.’ Minnie Jacobson, Dike, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Eulalian Society. “0. what wonders could be told of thy lively countenance” Zoe Deo, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Kindergarten; Voice. Alpha Society. Music hath its charms, and so does she.” Marie Gunderson, St. Ansgar, Iowa. Edith Ehret, Hudson, Iowa. B. I)i., Regular. Clio Literary Society. Who wins a smile of this fair Is surely for the effort paid.” B. Di., General Elective. Nectrcphian Society. Nell, the link•; a 'c broken. All iv pa t. maid Clara E. Meyer, Marcus, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Clio Literary Society. “To know, to love. to esteem, and then to part. Make up life's tale to many a fainting heart ,n Carrie Hunter, Allison, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Clio Literary Society. Mill they gazed and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all she knew. Lucie Huston, Mapleton, Iowa. B. Di. High School General Elective. Clio Literary Society. Oft on summer evenings studied she the stars. Rose Rathmel, Washington, Iowa. B. Di. General Elective. Clio Literary Society. “A rose indeed 7 Mary Newman, Edgewood, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Zetalethean Society. “It seems to me that you are in some brown study.” Rose Iaggi, Monticello, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Zetalethean Society. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. Those about her from her shall read the perfect ways of honor ” Mary A. Strickland, Quinby, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Zetalethean Society. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. “She doeth little kindnesses, Which most leave undone, or despise.” Erma Robertson, Blairstown, Iowa. High School Kindergarten. Clio Literary Society. “Prepared for better things.” Pearle E. Towle, Atwater, Minn. High School Kindegarten. Clio Literary Society. “My soul today is far away. Sailing in Alaskan bogs.1' Jennie Daubenberger, Luana, Icwa. B. Di. General Elective. Clio Literary Society. “It will delight us hereafter to re- number these things. Eloise Emerson, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Estelle Hoebel, Blairstown, Iowa. High School Kindergarten. Clio Literary Society. Hark! Hark the lark!” B. Di. General Elective. Clio Literary Society. “Fair to look upon, but lovlier still to listen to.” Jennie M. Sanders, Waverly, Iowa. B. Di. General Elective. Clio Literary Society. “Virtue is the only shield” Bessie M. Langwith, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. M. Di., High School Elective. Zetalethean Society. “J know not why I love this maiden. Edna Tyler, Whittemore, Iowa. Special Penmanship and Drawing. Zetalethean Society. Choral Society. “I hold he loves me best that vails me Tom.. Anna E. Hong, Ute, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Special Certificate in Drawing. Zetalethean Society. “And then her look—Oh! where's the heart so wise Could unbewildered meet those match- less eyest Lennea Berg, Dayton, Iowa. It. I)!., Major Elective. Zetalethean Society. Choral Society. Oh maiden! With sparkling eyes so brown, A plum' hangs cn your smile or frown. Hazel Plumley, Rockford, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Zetalethean Society. Y. W. C. A. Cabinet. “A bright, particular star. Ella M. Wegener, Hull, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Zetalethean Society. “She's good: she's true: She's all my fancy painted her. Mary McDonald, Meridan, Iowa. High School General Elective. Clio Literary Society. ”By our efforts we hope to rise. Mable Hinkson, Stuart, Iowa. B. Di., Mathematics. Clio Literary Society. “Fond memory brings the light of other days around me” Lucy Meyer, Evanston, Illinois. Special Primary. Clio Literary Society. “Laugh and the world laughs with you” Julia Jennings, Gliddon, Iowa. B. Di., High School, Public Speaking. Grace DuBois, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. l)i.. General Elective. Clio Literary Society. Class Play. ‘7 was just looking for my husband Clio Literary Society. ‘7 like fun and I like jokes 'Bout as well as most of folks. Etta Hall, Woodward, Iowa. Special Primary. Clio Literary Society. Who could resist such charms?” F. Ethel Harvey, West Point, Iowa. Director Physical Training. Zetalethean Society. “Here comes the lady! 0, so light a foot And good a heart go well together” Alma A. Hammond, Marion, Iowa. M. Di., High School Mathematics. Neotrophian Society. “A hind and gentle heart she had, To comfort friends and foes.” Bertha A. Emerson, Charles City, Iowa. B. Di., Three Year General Elective. Class Cabinet. Neotrophian Society. Euterpean Glee Club. “Thy rapt soul is set in thine eyes” Helen Lackey, Hock Valley, Iowa. B. I)!., General Elective. Neotrophian Society. ‘7 nili not budge for anyone. Olive Neff, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Kindergarten. Neotrophian Society. “A little pensive smile Across her fair face flitted That might a stone beguile. Edith Winch, Hull, Iowa. Public School Music. Neotrophian Society. Cecilian Glee Club. “With blissful treble ringing clear. She seemed a part of joyous spring. Gertrude Jeffrey. Rockford, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Zetalethean Society. “Her eyes are homes of digiiity and lover Jennie Mattauseh, Des Moines, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Zetalethean Society. A rosebud set with little wilful thorns.'' Irene Thorpe, Manchester, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Zetalethean Society. Choral Society. “A conundrum! We can't guess her, but ice'll never give her up. Clara Rundlett, Norwalk, Iowa. H. S. Graduate Special Primary. Ossoli. “And she had eyes of azure blue” Helen Pillsbury, Milford, Iowa. Special Primary. Clio Literary Society. Tell me not in mournful numbers. Life is but an empty dream.” Elizabeth F. Burney, Collins, Iowa. H. S. Graduate. Graduate of Certificate Course in Public School Music and Piano, June, 1908. Ossoli. Cecilian. “She lived in that ideal world'where language is not speech, but song” Winifred Neff, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Public School Music. Neotrophian Society. Cecllian Glee Club. “She speaks, behaves, and acts just as she ought. Nan Baldwin, Gladbrock, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Neotrophian Society. .Young Women’s Glee Club. “Blest with plain reason and sober sense Dora Baldwin, Gladbrock, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Neotrophian Society. “In every gesture dignity and love. Nannie Beeson, Red Oak, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Neotrophian Society. Y. W. C. A. “One driven by strong benevolence of soul” Effie Bryne, Lewis, Iowa. 13. Di., General Elective. Neotrophian Society. “We would that thou wert half as constant as thy photograph” Ella June Winter, Carroll, Iowa. B. I)i., Major Elective. Neotrophian Society. What is so rare as a day with June! Nelle Hatch, Manchester, Iowa. B. Di., Major Elective. Zetalethean Society. Choral Society. “.Vo sooner knew, but they loved.” Nettie Waldmann, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di., German. Zetalethean Society. “Exceedingly well read.” Luella Pogue, Longmouth, Colorado. B. Di., Public Speaking. Zetalethean Society. “Naught so siveet as melancholy” Sue Shaw, Washington, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Eulalian Literary Society. “ 'Tis sweet to think of such a life.” Maud Shelton, Steamboat Rock, Iowa. 11. Di.. Natural Science. Zelalethean Society. Orchestra. “Ah it way come and nv n may go, Hut I go on forever. Minnie Siders, West Liberty, Iowa. 13. Di., General Elective. Eulalian Literary Society. Live and love: have done with hating, Goethe says—and so say I.” Harriett A. Kramer, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. DI., General Elective. Penmanship. Ladles’ Band, Orchestra. Neotrcphian Society. Y. W. C. A. Young Women’s Oratorical Con- test, 1907. Class Play. “Shaped her heart with woman's meekness, to all duties of her rank. Clara E. Bennett, Sioux Rapids, Iowa. High School Special Primary. “Faithful, gentle, good, Wearing the rose of womanhood. Sylva A. Bennett, Sioux Rapids, Iowa. High School Special Primary. “She has a lovely face: God in His mercy lend her graced Helen M. Browning, Keokuk, Iowa. B. Di., High School General Elective. ‘'Prove me what it is I would not do. Clara J. Test, New Providence, Iowa. B. I)i. Ladies’ Band. “A woman m ore pure and bold and just Was never born into the earth ” Ida Turner, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Kindergarten. “Her heart is as far from fraud as heaven from earth” 6 Lena May Smith, Mt. Ayr, Jowa. B. Di., General Elective. Of her bright face one glance will trace a picture on the brain. Jensina Marie Hemingson, Newell, Iowa. B. Di., Mathematics. Choral Society. She hath no loyal knight and true. Rena Selder, Osage, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Delphian Society. She is a worthy maiden. Annable Hoes, Marshalltown, Iowa. Mary C. Anderson, Bassett, Iowa. B. Di., Mathematics. “There is no truer-hearted.” Special Primary. ‘ Love looks not with the njes, but with the mind. And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind” Lillian Johnson, Gowrie, Iowa. High School Special Primary. “Was ever woman so grandly made as she.r' Minnie Porter Babcock, Spokane, Washington. B. Di. “Rien n' E'Claire le visage comme un coeur joyeux” Bessie A. Griffin, Buckingham, Iowa. B. Di., High School General Elective. Choral Society. “The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed.” Nellie Nelson, Hardy, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. “As phnnp as an apple dumpling” Selma L. Knoche, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. I)i., High School Elective. Iminer froehlich ist Sie” Ethelyn A. Dewey, Shell Rock, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. llHer lively looks a sprightly mind disclose.” Mable McL. Barr Vinton, Iowa. High School Special Primary. ‘7 am as happy and free as the humming bee.” Emma Ganschow, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Bachelor of Arts. Ossoli Society. Soil ich immrr ledig seint Jennie Beebee, Logan, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. “There is none like her, none.” Alva Maye Stoner, Parkersburg, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Choral Society. “Her eyes are homes of silent prayer. Nor other thots her mind admits” Lera Johnson, Eagle Grove, Iowa. B. I)i., General Elective. There is little melancholy in her” Mary L. Ashland, Clear Lake, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Tall and stately and full of dignity is this maiden.” Stella M. Bush, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Choral Society. Euterpean Glee Club. “Judge thou me hy what I am. So shalt thou find me fairest” Florence Hoats, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di. Clio Society. “Oft did she trip the light fantastic toe: Clara Pulse, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Public School Music. Clio Society. “She hath music in her soul. 9 B. Di. Clio Society. Ruth Redman, Marathon, Iowa. “Small, hut 0, myV Elsa Barkdoll, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Regular Latin. Choral Society. “A woman of the virtue' and fidelity of the olden time.” Ina Hazel Barrett, Cedar Falls, Iowra. High School Special Primary. “A merry heart that laughs at care. Margaret K. Dumphy, Livermore, Iowa. High School Latin Elective. “A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the best of them Ella Furuseth, Belmond, Iowa. Language Course. Clio Society. “She speaks a various language. Mary P. Clark, Des Moines, Iowa. M. Di., Professional Elective. Alpha Society. “Naturally gifted with a sound understanding. Vera B. Sanders, Dysart, Iowa. Public School Vocal Music. “The noblest mind the best content- ment has Clara E. Nolte, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di.. High School Elective. “Ein recht sckcenes Macdchen Zoe Wilson, Des Moines, Iowa. Special Primary. “The mechauiral kid. Myrtle Kettleson, Spirit Lake, Iowa. B. Di. Who mixed reason with pleasure. And wisdom with mirth. Edna B. Straw, Canton, South Dakota. M. Di., Public Speaking. Cecilian Glee Club. Senior Band. If you first don't succeed, try, try again. Grace Viola Barker, Osage, Iowa. B. Di., High School General Elective. Euterpean Glee Club. Delphian Literary Society. Preliminary Inter-State Oratorical Contest. The force of her oxen merit makes her way Irene B. Kirk, Cedar Falls, Iowa. High School Special Primary. I do hut sing because I must, And pipe bxet as the linnets sing. Besse Cox, Storm Lake, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Choral Society. Delphian Literary Society. “.4 woman of good repute, carriage, bearing and estimation.” Clella Leila Finster, Steamboat Rock, Iowa. B. Di., High School General Elective. Euterpean Glee Club. Choral Society. Delphian Literary Society. ‘7 have heard of the lady, and good words went with her name. Mary Templeton, Ames, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Delphian Literary Society. ‘7n thy face I see the map of honor, truth and loyalty Vinnie Beatrice Slawson, Osage, Iowa. High School Special Primary. Euterpean Glee Club. Choral Society. Delphian Literary Society. “She is of so free, so kind, so apt, so blessed a disposition.” Margaret Harvey Wallingford, Washington, Iowa. Primary. Choral Society. Delphian Literary Society. ‘7 know the woman to be of worth, and worthy estimation, and not loithout desert as well reputed.” Pearl Wylder, Spirit Lake, Iowa. B. Di., High School General Elective. Choral Society. Delphian Literary Society. Happy are they that hear their detractions, and can put tht m to mending.” Nellie L. Mathews, Armstrong, Iowa. High School Special Primary. “Hold thou the good, define it well. Elizabeth C. McAvoy, Reinbeck, Towa. 13. Di. High School General Elective. “Seek friendship for the years to (nme. Nellie M. Kramer, Remsen, Iowa. B. Di., German. Eulalian Society. “The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed.'' Lena Tostlebe, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. Zetalethean Society. How bright, how strong, in youth's untroubled hour.” Abbie Griggs, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Primary Teacher’s Diploma. Ossoll. “A stately flower of female fortitude Liza Eid. Slater, Iowa. B. Di., General Elective. “Would there were more like she.” Edith Gustafson, Cherokee, Iowa. B. DJ., High School General Elective. Chrestomathean Literary Society. “Aye. fair in soothe is she.1 7 History of the Senior Class. The Senior Glass of ’08, numbering over two hundred, has made for itself a record surpassing that of any preceding class. It is the first in the history of the school to organize early in the year. The necessary officers were elected and the organization soon became known throughout the school, and has held a prominent place throughout tin year. The officers chosen were: President, Mr. II. B. Carroll; Vice-President, Miss Jennie Daubenbergcr; Seen tary, Miss Edith I’fiord; Treasurer, Miss Maude Blackford. Class meetings were held when all matters pertaining to the welfare of dignified seniors were thoroughly discussed. These meetings, though of interest and benefit to every member of the class, were usually attended by certain members, who came to be looked upon as the loyal supporters of their class. Among the important events which will go down in the annals of history arc the facts that the meetings of this class from the first were opened by a “Carroll” which gave inspiration to all those present, and all agree was the cause of the success of this organi- zation. Also that in this class could he found a man ever ready to “TVott” to the platform and give “fatherly advice” to those so much in need of it. Another was alwavs ready to “Oram” our heads with ideas while still another was content if ho gave us a “( rum.” Wc also have among our number those whose names are already famous the world over, namelv: “Emerson” and “Scott.” Who in tbe class does not recognize the quotation of one of its members which runs thus “Oh, come on! Get into the spirit Why I could make more noise than that myself—Let’s try it again—Now every- body sing.” Another thing which this class has is a “Bruins,” whose name also is not “Teddv” but “Fenny.” Though we as a 4' 4' “ class have passed through the seasons, to one it has always been “Winter.” Among the enthusiastic members are to be found one who always paints things up “Brown,” and still another who “Bangs” tilings around. And thus we might go on enumerating if only the “Lampinan” would see that tin lights wen in letter working order. However, time does not permit us to mention each name separately, but that all members of this class will b heard from in the future is without doubt, for all are of the “real stuff,” as has been proved by the “Orr.” Though many have been the trials and difficulties surmounted by these seniors, we feel that they have all been stepping-stones to lead us to our present places, and may memories of this class in time to come be an inspiration to us at all times, for— “Happy an we met, happy have we been, Happy may wo part., and happy meet again.” To the Senior. Mid the toils of the years that are dying, ’Mid the struggles, the triumphs, the tears, Mas the soul of the student been crying “Success!” and in spite of all fears, Has been trying, not sighing? In the strife with life’s problems and chances, In the race for the end and the aim, Has the spirit which breathes in romances Spurred us on, and yet on, to proclaim “ it advances, enhances! ” Has the river of progress been smiling On each with a ripple of fame, With a promise that white-caps come piling Where the ripples have shown there’s a name Wcrth compiling, and filing? Have the energies sown, and the reaping Reen worthy the sickle and plow? Has the life we have lived been a creeping— Making Then a safe base for the Now? Was there weeping, and weeping? Did the morn show the finger of sorrow Pointing back to the wrecks by the way? .Did the falling of night leave to-morrow No record of help from to-day? Must to-morrow, too, borrow? From the shades cast by self-builded towers On the road to the Mecca we sought. Emanate the sweet odors of flowers With which the cool breezes are fraught— From God’s showers, new bowers. Then we know that our plans and ambitions Are abloom in the fields by the way; Then we know that our prayers and contritions Will ripen when Gcd sends the day Of commissions, permissions. Now we know that the seeds that were planted Have sprouted and brightened the way; Shall we pause, feeling all has been granted? Or shall we continue to pray? Is God, who granted, supplanted? No such fruit do we bear in intention, For our aim is to follow' the road. In our work there has never been mention At the end wre should lighten the load; — Not suspension, retention. Although the Seniors of “OS” are considered by the Faculty the wisest and most learned class ever sheltered l v tile walls of I. S. X. S., there are times when they indulge in lively recreation. A change in the strenuous student life was therefore decided upon and numerous committees appointed to take charge of a Hallowe’en party. On the evening of said night the mem- bers of the class wended their way to the ladies’ old gymnasium, expect in- to gain admission at the door, hut not so. A ghost directed them to the science hall, where the opening to the tunnel was pointed out to them and through this they were forced to make their way. Sometimes it was possible to walk in an upright position, hut more frequently they wore forced to resort t«� ;ill fours as ihe only moans of making any headway at all. All things must end and they soon came to a light streaming through a hole in the floor. Ghosts helped them up and a variety of amusement' attracted them. The whole enjoyment, of the evening rested not entirely with the entertainment committee for each member of the class was attired in disguised costumes and presented an aspect which none could compliment fur Ixnmty, for some of the dignified seniors were garbed that night more appro- priatelv for haunted houses and gypsy fonts than for tin stately halls of Normal. Toward the close of the evening the heads of Bluebeard’s wives were vividly presented and the Senior class of u08” departe l in the woe small hours to dream over the night’s occurrence's and resolved to make the social side of Senior life more predominant. Senior Class Party. February twenty ninth the Senior Class were� the proud hosts of the Faculty. This was tin first real social encounter of the class with their instruc- tors in which the class as a whole participated. The now gymnasium was selected this time and decorated very tastefully with palms and screens. Oil entering the room letters were pinned on the guests and they were thereupon instructed to find some one or ones whose letters spelt a word. Fntil this was done they were not allowed to converse, and in the haste to break the seal many strange and comical words were formed. During the course of the evening several readings and musical selections were rendered, after which a light luncheon was served. For most of those present it was their first opportunity f meeting the Faculty from a social standpoint, and the benefit derived has been dearly manifested by the attitude the Seniors assume toward their instructors. WILL mi bfywtih {p Tfawstmfattt aft wy oV 6f)?fyS, fasS()M Senior Creed. $ believe in the thoroughness and exemp- lary principles adopted by the faculty of the Sowa State DZormal. $ firmly uphold the method of class instruc- tion in the Uraininy School, and shall evermore swear that the 3our Steps are the salvation for every teacher. $ believe that great dignity has been added to the Chapel exercises by the appearance of the Seniors on the front rows. $ believe in the ethics of president Seerley and shall forever strive to live up to them. jlmen. Senior Farewell Rhymes. The bugle sounds reveille To the battle-fields of life, And we gather in the dear beloved halls Where our souls have leapt in glory, Where our hearts were filled with joy: But with sadness we assemble To extend the parting hand. And to leave the friends of Normal With a God-speed and farewell. Days of beauty, Days cf wonders, Hours of rapture, Weeks of joy. Months that flitted fleet as sunbeams, On their earth-bound golden way. Were the years at Normal. In a wreath of sweet remembrance We shall bind each happy moment: In the class-rooms of the masters, In the halls of fame and laughter, ’Neath the soothing, sighing lindens, On the checkered field of honor, Or when poring over volumes By the light of dormer windows Or in midnight stillness. With a mighty perseverance, With a stout determination, We have walked the “Royal Road,” Bent beneath a world cf note-books Filled with things we fail to know. Why we wrote them? Just to set the prof, a-smiling And to club the spooks of failure And of “fours.” Visions rose in golden distance: Held us with alluring smiles: Vrged to span life’s yawning chasms; Pierce the mists that held the stars, Breezy calm and lilied beauty. Haunting fears and anxious cri s Filled our dreams of love and longing; Built our castles in the sky. Every mood cf freaks and fancies That ran riot and wildly wove Webs of gypsy escapadces; Tramps in darkness,—Oh, what woe! If you, dear old maids and masters. Hare them writ in rocks and stones. Days of beauty, Days of wonders, Hours of rapture, Weeks of joy. Months that flitted fleet as sunbeams, On their earth-bound golden way. Were the years at Normal. By the torch of ancient learning. In the peace of cloistered times, On the wings of new discoveries. We shall guard the gifts of Normal. A Senior Prayer. ,By a Senior) For lands and riches I do not pray. For crowns of honor Is not my say. For John D. donations, That men waylay. Is not my longing or supplications. Yet from good Dame Fortune I meekly implore For a smile of favor Of her wonderful store: That whatever in life my calling may see Bad Johnnies, cross mothers—more and more— May 1 never a nag, a rasp, or a pedant be. Class Yells. I. S. N. S. Haw.keye State, Senior Class of 190S. Buola Song, ending— When we're thru this Normal Schoola We will holler (Spoken) Now we’re thru. Winners, Winners, sure as fate, Normal, Normal, 1908. Green and White, Green and White. Senior Class, they're all right. Forward. Probablv no school in the country lias made such rapid progress in the publication of a Senior Annual as the Iowa State .Normal. From a paper-bound edition, in nineteen five, (� f about one hundred pages, the Annual has grown to he a leather-hound book of three hundred pages. Karlv in the vear tile Senior (Mass met and c __ • elcMjted Emil Trott as editor-in-chief, and V. H. Qeiter, business manager, t publish a book which should he a fitting token of the Senior (Mass of nineteen eight. In accordance with the wishes of their class, the Staff immediately set to work, and now, after labor ing for nearly six months, they bring before the class and school, The Old Gold for 1908. We trust that you will be just in your criticisms and kind in your praises. In getting out the Annual this year, two new steps were adopted. First, an advisory lx ard con- sisting of Myra E. ('all, Margaret Oliver, Edgar K. Chapman, Sara F. Rice and G. T. Walters was chosen from the faculty. To this board we are greatly indebted for much assistance and advice. c Another feature different from other years is the dedication of tin book to one particular department, instead of to fell. The Staff thot it best to choose Science. The Staff consider themselves very fortunate to he able to secure the services of such an artist as Milo B. Denny, whose work speaks for itself. We are also indebted to Miss Henrietta Thornton, and also to Miss Johanna Hansen, of Sioux (Mty, for valuable contributions in drawing. Trusting that “The Old Gold” shall become dearer each year to the students of the Iowa State Normal, we leave this book in your hands with many apologies for our shortcomings and failures. The Normal-Eyte. The weekly slmlont publication of the school, the staff of which is rep rose� nted on the opposite page, aims to represent the true sentiment of the student bodv, and to carry tin� news of the institution to the alumni, of whom a large number are subscribers. It. is surprising to many people to know that the local circulation, if we omit the members of the faculty and advertisers, who get complimentary copies, is insignificant. This is not due so much to the fact that the paper is not read, for at many houses where there is but one Eytc delivered a dozen hands are extended to receive it on Wednesday afternoon, but to the same difficulty that meets the Chinese publications in localities where that people settles one takes the pape r and loans it to all the rest. This is economical, but it does not guarantee the perma- nency of any journal. We hope that the successors of the presoi t staff will have a letter realization of this important matter, and will boost by adding every name on the Hill to the subscription list. At the February election, A. T. Barrett was elected Editor- in Chief, and John I)ee, Business Manager. Harriett Kramer will In� Local Editor. The outl x k is optim- istic. A word of thanks is due the members of the facultv, who have shown everv inclination to do all in their power to assist in getting out a good paper. They have not been stingy in words of praise, and they have not hesitated to criticize when duty prompted them to do so. For these things we arc obliged to them. Class Songs. [Tune: “Iowa.”] I. You ask what class we love the best, Senior Class of 1908. It is of all most richly blest, Senior Class of 1908. It is this class of I. N. S. That’s made you all, if you’d confess, On towards the highest honors press, 1908, yes, 1908. II. What class has highest honors won? Senior class of 1908. Her glorious fame is but begun, Senior Class of 1908. As if you gaze on shining gold, You see her splendor, yet untold, While purple robes, with love enfold, 1908, yes, 1908. III. What is to us of all most dear, I. N. S., O, 1. N. S. Of her we’ll always love to hear, I. N. S., O, I. N. S. For here it is that we have grown, From poor, weak “Freshies”—all unknown, To have a sheepskin all our own, 1908, O, 1908! [ Tune: “O Come, Come Away.” ] I. All hail to the class that’s best in all the Normal! Our colors fling, let voices ring, O, sing. Seniors, sing! Ours surely is a happy fate, We are the class that’s up-to-date,— The best in all the state, This class of ’08. II. By sweat of the brow we have earned the honors granted. With midnight oil, and endless toil, We’d strive toward the goal. But now our tasks are nearly done, And we may say the race is run; The victory is won. All hail, 1908! III. To I. S. N .S. '08 we’ll e’er be loyal. Tho’ far we roam, where’er our home, To her we’ll be true. She gives to us the sheepskin white, Which foretells us a future bright, If we but do the right. Hail, 1908! V Science Laboratory and Gymnasium Library and Museum (now under construction) Science. The last decade lias seen very great changes in the subject matter studied in flu' schools and collies of this country. Formerly the classics held sway ami I.id defiance to the other varied phases of human knowledge. The so-called practical subjects were not to be liarbored within academic walls lest they soil the skirls of learning. But the growth of industrialism was bound to change :ili this. Men’s ideas of the purpose of education, in considering especially those of the rank and file whose school days end with either the grammar grade or soon thereafter, was steadily bursting from the bounds laid upon it by the older civilization; and there was steadily growing the idea that the purpose of education was t prepare the student for life, or still more strictly speaking, there was germinating in the minds of tlio best educators that school days were not so much a preparation: for life as they arc an essential part of life; that the way to teach a child to live is help him to live with all the blessings and fullness with which life abounds. Thus it is that professional men began to look to the industrial world to sh what elements in that phase of life might l e incorporated in the general educational system to the mutual advantage� of the child and tin? stab . From such small beginnings was the advent and rise of the science's in our public schools. Thus the so-called classics gave way in part to other branches of knowledge. Today in our large city schools wo find magnificent facilities for work in all sciences, nor aro the opportunities at all limited to the city schools. The smaller schools of our own agricultural state have boon and are steadily introducing more and more science work, for it is seen that the training thrived from the exactness demanded by the science's is peculiarly adapted to the needs of meeting our present day life and problems. There has thus conn about a growing demand for science teachers in our own state, and t« provide adequately trained men and women for this work it was seen that the facilities of the Normal School would have to be greatly enlarged. Thus then was em-ted the building.known as the laboratory. Its chief purpose was to provide for the physics and chemistry department, though the geography department is housed there until the completion of the library and natural science hall. When the plans for these two buildings shall have matured the Iowa Slate .Normal School will Ik bettor equipped to meot the demands of science teaching than any other institution in the middle west. The Laboratory, or properly speaking, the Physical Laboratory, presents many points of interest, especially to those engaged in or preparing for science teaching. As this is the home of the physics and chemistry depart- moats, the equipment of these two closely allied branches of science will be considered. 8 Tlie first floor of the building is given up entirely to laboratory work in physics. The main room at the east is the general laboratory. Here is done all the work of elementary physics. A wall table equipped with gas and elec- tricity traverses three sides of the room. On the fourth side may be found those pieces of apparatus that may be sup]x rted from a wall. In the «niter of the room at one end are three tables equipped with gas, electriciiy and water. This latter permits of work in density and in heat. There is alsi� an instructors’ table that has compressed air in addition to the equipment found on the other tables. Tlie apparatus for this general work, is kept in a supply room just off from the main laboratory. Sufficient apparatus is provided so that twenty-five students may work oil the same experiment simultaneously. Kadi student during each term works about twenty-five experiments. A very inter- esting experience to the uninitiated is to step into this room on an afternoon and see some fifty students busying themselves on the various problems in physics. At the opposite end of the corridor at the left is found the laboratory for advanced mechanics. Here the student meets with apparatus that demand more skill in manipulation and permits of more accurate work being done. The cathetometer, the comparator, and the dividing engine show him some of the methods fen securing greater exactness. Here he begins to appreciate and to acquire the scientific habit of mind. The direct determination of the acceleration of gravity becomes a far more interesting problem than formerly. The full meaning and importance in the physical world of Hooke’s Law GENERAL ELEMENTARY PHYSICS LABORATORY LABORATORY FOR MECHANICS impresses itself 14)011 him with more convietion than ever before. It is in this room that he lays the foundation for all future work in physics. Directly across tin hall from tlu mechanics’ room is the electrical hmii. Perhaps the first thing one notices here on entering is the motor generator. The power plant provides a direct current of 220 volts which cannot be used in laboratory work. So the motor generator was installed. The generator providi� a voltage varying from ten to eighty. Ordinarily this is used to charge the storage battery, though it is sometimes connected directly 1«� ilic lanterns or other pieces of apparatus requiring considerable voltage. Tin battery room is just off the electrical room and contains twenty 90 ampere hour cells. Tluse cells are so connected to the switch-hoard that a single ceil or any number of cells may be put in circuit with the chemical laboratory, the general laboratory, tin recitation rooms or the electrical room. I11 the same way the dynamo may he connected with any of these rooms, there being a set of wires for each of them. In the electrical room may be found tlio.se standard pieces of apparatus that arc in any good equipment of this kind—standard cells, standard resist- ances, galvanometers of varying sensibility and types, a potentiometer, a con- denser, a magnetometer and the necessary keys and resistance boxes to cany on the manipulations. A large part of the work in Heat is also done in this room. PHYSIOGRAPHY RECITATION ROOM Across the hall is found the laboratory for Light and Sound. The demand for work in Sound on tho part of music students has led to the introduction of more experimental work than is usually given in tills branch of the work. Some of the beautiful classical experiments of Moldc, Lissajous and others arc included. There is included in the sound apparatus a set of standard tuning forks, a set of Helmholtz resonators, a siren, organ pipes and sonometers. The work in light includes photometry, spectrometry, interference and dif- fraction. There are in tho laboratory several good spectrometers, an optical Iwnoli for work in interference, diffraction, etc., and an interferometer. Adjoining this laboratory s a dark room for optical, photometric and plmto- •rraliio work. The second floor of the building is fitted with offices for the instructors of physics two recitation rooms and an auditorium for classes in all branches of science. The recitation rooms are provided with dark screens and a projection lauti in. The demonstration tables are fitted with gas, water, electricity’ and n m pressed air. Between the two recitation rooms is an apparatus room for keeping the material for demonstration purposes. T1 ie third floor is given over to chemistry. In the past chemistry has not h en studied in many high schools, but the outlook is toward a greater demand for this work generally. At the west end of the corridor is the recitation room. The demonstration table is as those in the physics rooms. Back of the table is a hood to carry off all fumes. The floor is provided with raised seats, thus LABORATORY FOR LIGHT AND SOUND PHYSICSIRECITATION ROOM CHEMISTRY RECITATION ROOM ]K'rmiUing a closer view of all demonstrations. Between this room and the library is the instructors’ private laboratory. At the extreme east end of the hall is the laboratory for general chemistry and qualitative analysis. This room eorres]K)nds to the physics general laboratory, is fitted with forty-eight disks equipped with gas, water, electricity and compressed air. At the ends of the room are supply shelves and tables and one side of the room is fitted with hoods. In one of these are the exit tubes connected with the hydrogen sulphide generator, so that this disagreeable gas never escapes into the room. There is provided a still supplying abundant distilled water for all purposes. The northeast room of this floor contains the quantitative laboratory, the gas and electric furnaces for assaying and general metallurgical work. Here also is done the work in food analysis for the domestic science department. Adja- cent to ibis room is the balance room, containing high precision balances. With these two departments so well housed, the department of natural xdenco is looking forward with great interest to the completion of their building, the foundation of which is well under way. When that time has come the Iowa State Normal School will have a right to feed proud of her equipment in those growing branches of human knowledge. She will then feel that she is making adequate provision for the training of teachers and is thus doing tin- work to which she is called. GENERAL CHEMICAL LABORATORY Water, Ga . Compressed Air, Eicctricltv Equipment. Heat and Ventilation Automatic QUANTITATIVE CHEMICAL LABORATORY 1 SENIOR STUDENTS. KINDERGARTEN DEPARTMENT Reading from left to right. First Row Ida Turner Bertha McClusky Franci . Burns Estelle Hoebel. Class President. Leta Gode Matilda Schlue. Ella Bennett Second Row —Pearl Towle. Evelyn McQuflkin. Alice Eason Grace Railsback. Louise Curtis. Constance Smith Third Row Cora Bunn, lla cl Booth. Isabelle Horrigan. I .a Vancha Comstock. Krma Robertson. Zora Wilson. Vera Fluent. Mildred Foster Fourth K««w Ida Frier. I.nr.unr Halinwelt Alina Pyle . Mary Martin, Sena Smith. Olive Netf. Mis Ward. Supervisor The Kindergarten Department. Establisht September, Nineteen Hundred Four This department, at the close of its fourth year, has an enrollment of sixty-eight students, twenty-six of whom arc� members of the Senior class. Its rapid growth gives evidence to the fact, that the kindergarten is constantly gaining in favor as a profession. All the members of last year’s Senior class are conducting successful public school kindergartens. Margaret Burkhart at Fairfield, Iowa; Maud Keith at Ackley, Iowa; Vera DuBois at Odebolt, Iowa; Olive Holmquest at Cedar Itapids, Iowa (substitute); Zell McCartney at Portland, Oregon, and Pearl Moore at Chinook, Montana. The Two Years' Course deals with the principles and methods of Froebel, adapted, in the light of modem psychology, to meet the needs of American children at tho present time. Tho student is led to sock universal laws, whereby she may discover for herself, reasons for the practical every-day work and play of the kindergarten. She is led to understand her specific work in child training in its relation to tho homo and the more advanced grades of the school, thereby becoming not only a manipulator of kindergarten methods and materials but au intelli- gent co-worker with other educators. Tliis course is designed, not only to give preparation for a practical vocation, but to give definit training in the art of living. Every subject tends to enrich the life, steady the purpose, broaden the judgment, do away with sentimentality, and awaken the natural womanly qualities which glorify the American home. This department has been instrumental in helping to organize Tuk Iowa Kindergarten Association, which now lias members in all parts of the State. The first annual meeting will occur here May twenty-ninth and thirtieth. Senior students of the department are members of this organiza- tion and are aiding in preparations for the largest gathering of kindergartnrrs ever held in Iowa. Tuk Mothers (’ornoil, an organization of sixty women, mothers of the kindergarten children, and others interested in child study, meets in the depart- ment once each month, for the discussion of topics which bring the student in touch with the problems common to home and school. In The Morning Kindergarten, the laboratory of the department, the most difficult and interesting work is done. The student,-teachers soon recog- nize that what appears easy in the hands of the skilled kindergartner requires not only womanly sympathy hut insight as well, for the kindergartner deals not alone with eyes, hands, and intellects, hut with hearts and wills. Her work is not alone to teaeli groups of facts, hut to awaken and encourage self-activity in every fibre of the child’s being, connecting the little human plant with its environment at all points, at a time when it is most sensitive to every influence. The consciousness of this responsibility and privilege is the secret of the kindergartner’s enthusiasm and her success. re cannot over-estimate the importance of thoro training. An incompetent kindergartner is the worst of educational shams. She may sing the songs, play the games, tell the stories, use all the materials and yet leave out the very essence of the kindergarten idea. The community in which she works usually disapproves of the kindergarten, judging the whole system by one poor school which has no right to the name. Such a community knows no more about the real kindergarten than the small hoy did about matrimony when he told his teacher he could not give a definition but knew that it was something his father and mother had had enough of. Trained kindergartners blazing the trail with sound educational doc- trines arc gradually doing away with prejudice and misunderstanding and hastening the time when every child in Iowa may have the advantages of this natural basis of education. JUNIOR STUDENTS. KINDERGARTEN DEPARTMENT Rea dint from left to right. i rst Rov -Mattie Johnson. Mildred Waite. Hazel Ellis. Lena Gates, Hazel Stilson. Blanche Cardner. Mary Larson. Ida Louise Orbornc sMood Row—Eliubcth JenruDgi, Mabel Larsen. Lillian Ricketts. Fern Raymond. Zoc Deo. Olive Luthrrland. Ida Jenkins. Louise Williams. Mis Porlman. Critic Third Row bln Chapin. Eleanor Rep pert. Doras Hardy. Olive Moses Marion McCarn. Martaret Hansen. Class President Maude McAllister. Helen Rhodes. F.lberta Alexander Fourth Row- Mary Whet el. Leona Div. Bessie Tompkins. Mary Smith. Uabeile Pittenter. June Gray. Ruby Ward. Ruth Luhrinf. Ila Hill 129407 Special Primary Training School and Courses of Study. I)r. Secrlcy states in the last seliool catalog, “That development of the Normal School along lines of special training is the most notable advance in the preparation of teachers, that, has been undertaken in the State of Iowa. Teaching primary school is as much the work of a specialist as that of teaching language , science or mathematics in a college. It is not creditably and intelli- gently done if it is not given the care and attentum that specialization permits. Public education involves so much expenditure of money and so much use of valuable time that it ought to be economically conducted. To do this is impossible if special training in skill and large initiative in management is not. required. It is already well recognized in most school systems that a sujx rior first primary teacher is absolutely important. I nfortunatcly it is not as well recognized that it is also a great mistake to suppose that an equally good second primary teacher or third primary teacher is not essential. The plan adopted at this Normal School gives these grades as much importance as is given the first grade, and the students who show specific fitness for instructing in them are trained as carefully, and are taught with as much diligence, being considered of equivalent usefulness to the public schools as workers as those best fitted for first grade teachers.” Special training for Primary teachers was the first of the special courses, being inaugurated in the fall term of 1894. It was a one year course, the first class completing it numbering eleven. During the next two years the enrollment became so large that it was thot host to (‘iirich the course of study and lengthen the time, thus training for greater efficiency and skill. At present two courses arc maintained: One of two years for graduates of accredited High schools, leading to diploma as Primary Teacher: the other for graduates of noil-accredited High schools or for persons holding second-grade certificates. Two years in this course gives a Certificate as Primary Teacher; three vears a Diploma as Primary Teacher. The first floor of the Auditorium building is the Training School for tin senior Primary students. Hen training is given in teaching children in the SPECIAL PRIMARY TEACHERS (Picture on opposite page) Reading from led lo righl, Upper Section, First Row Sadie M. Barret, Glenn Wilson, Lucy Meyer, Irene Kirk, Jennie Mattausch, Merle Crowe, Etta R. Hall, Anna E. Hong, Mary A. Templeton, Mabel McL. Barr Second Row Mary Newman, Clara E. Bcnnetl, Sylvia A. Bennett, Clara McCall, Elizabeth Colt, Jenna Slrahan. Malinda A. Griggs, Annabelle E, Hoes. Margaret Wallingford, Alva M. Stoner Third Row Vinnie B. Slawson, Mary A. Strickland. Meg M. Hawk, Pauline Kratzer, Zoe Mason, Bessc Cox. Blanche E. Chambers, Mabel Whcelock, Nellie L. Mathews, llene Thorpe Lower Section, Fourth Row- Herlina Fisher, Elsie Gindl, Helen Pillsbury, Mary P, Clark. Fannie E. Smith, Winifred McDonald, Edna H. Lang, AlmaSchlue, Alma A. Thorman, Christie Todd Fifth Row Mary Ashland, Stella Burrington, Cora M, Hughell, Rose Iaggi, Dell Blake. Olive Kliebenslein, Elsie Foster, Viola Kralier, Harriet E. Casaday, Liza Eide. Sixth Row Carolyn A. Hunter, Jennie Scace. Clara E. Meier, Zella V. Eighme, Leah V, Madson, Edith E. Barbour, Lily E. Johnson. Edna E. Barbour, Lizzie M. Barner, Ina H. Barret! first three grades in school. The pupils coinc from the homes in the vicinity of the Normal, some from the city of Cedar Falls, and some from the country district adjoining. Fifty pupils is the enrollment for this year. This training is in charge of a supervisor assisted by three critics in training. Daily illus- trative lessons and conferences form a part of the work of these teacher’s. Four hundred fifty-six have completed the course since 1894. This statement l y President Seerley in the bulletin of 1906: “It is able to be said that of all the students who have completed these courses at the Normal School, investigation shows that not a single one has been a failure, while the majority have particularly distinguished themselves for unusual capability and efficiency in these special lines of teaching.” The present class numbers one hundred eighty-two, of which sixty-out1 are seniors. Reading from left to right, First Row—Floyd Hammer, Archie Brown, Clark Hems worth, Walter Broun. Carl Hemsworth Second Row—Leslie Cotton, Robert Etienne, Evelyn Partington, Rae Brooks, Hilda Norton, Bert Cleveland Third Row—Ruth Brooks, Jessie Barnes, Bessie Schneider, Iva Palmer, Laverne Mettler, Hazel Barnes Fourth Row—Jessie Shillinglaw, Beth Cary, Teresa Murphy, Le.a Green, Alice Filkins, Florence Philpot, Laura Goodwin Fifth Row Harriet Bolster, Everette Partington, Leon Magnant, Harold Frisby, Florence Hotchki-s Floyd Barthholf Sixth Row—Hazel Miller, Lorna Flagler, Mary Dick Training School. Education has its greatest opportunity and its greatest problem in America. Seientfic discovery and the rapid multiplication of material products afford opportunity not known in earlier ages. American education is not liaiiijierod by niany-eentuiried traditions. There is a constant influx of new life that adds a zest to physical, intellectual, and moral exertion. Almost in contrast with those things come the dangers and problems of public cduca- tioii. Scientfic discovery, mechanical invention, and material prosperity make it difficult to protect our schools from an insidious type of materialism, helpful and hopeful in marked degree, but still a tendency to be held in check lest we neglect the greater good in the intellectual and spiritual kernel in our dis- covery of the diversified utilities of tli’e lmsk. To adapt the benefits of educa- tion to tilt needs of the growing young giant of modern social and industrial America is by no means a small problem. • Then there is to be the amalgamation of the diversified nationalities ever seeking place among us into a liberty-loving, justice-reven iicing nation with one language, one Hag, and one divine inspira- tion. In the face of these tilings a single institution seems of little conse- quence; still less dot's a department seem to have'to offer, However, “Nothing useless is, or low; Each thing in its place is best; And what seems but idle show, Strengthens and supports the rest.” It is the ideal of the training school, dimly recognized and imperfectly realized in its daily occupation, it is true, to do something toward the utiliza- tion of opportunity and the solution of the problems in Iowa education. The two primary ends sought are the best advantages for the children within the school and the proper development of the teachers that go out from this insti- tution to teach in the public schools. In the organization itself a training school in connection with a normal school has two distinct purposes. It should set forth clearly what may be? done effectively in the ordinary public school and it should be constantly setting up ideals of what should ho hoped to be reached in the future. The course of study and the method of study and instruct ion have been so adjusted here that the training school is distinct in its nature. It is not a rival of other public institutions for the education of children. It has opportunity to modify courses and method of studv and instruction so that children mav save time and energy and still have a broader equipment for life at a given age than is the common custom. In the modified academic work of the grades, the earlier adjustment of some of the work that is commonly hold in reserve too long, tin' opening for sensible industrial training, attention to reasonable physical exercises and games, the supply of apparatus, contact with museum and library, superior entertainments at little cost, skillful supervision of instruction, this training school, from the kindergarten through the primary up to airlines in the advanced grades, may'unhesitatingly say that it offers not only superior advantages for children but also excellent ideals for teachers. GROUP OF FIRST YE R REGULARS «.ROUP OK FIRST YEAR HIGH SCHOOL AND SECOND YEAR REGULARS A GROUP OF PREPARATORY STUDENTS Rea 11 its; from l ’lt to rii;hi. I'lri Row— Venui Cram. Fraud Gllki-v. Joe Kiflod. Pant l . t '«� 1 tfrove. Lt'Mt'r M. Quick Second Row—RuvShi'iirn, Krttc� i Itlomit. K. [trutii . John MeGrunry. Il.urv ( iimincu-, K� 1n-iI lira milcr Tl� lr«l R« «-«� . Wtiiruii Prodor, I'. A. Fullerton, VV. It. (inllrr, K rod Mitchell ■• ... II. K..« A. V. . (linn Kaocll, Tli. . «i. � . 11« non. I . I.lmri Nrloon The Minnesingers. Shakespeare expresses himself thus: “The man that hath no music in himself, Kor is' not. moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils.” Mayhap some such feeding induced those fifteen young men in the year 1SS8-N9 to form a men’s musical society, today known as Minnesingers. Few, perhaps arc really aware of the origin of this now famous club, but the debt due mainly is to four men, two of whom are so well known to Normal today, the Fullerton brothers. Again, it may not be generally known that the Minnesingers of today are the result of the quartette which these brothers formed as Philo members some ten, or more years ago and which has steadily grown to the present club of twenty-two members. The first real club was known as the I. S. X. S. Glee ( lub, and was under the direction of another of Normal's present teachers, to whom so much is due for the musical side of our school, Miss Jennie Curtis. In this first, club we find the following men, many of whom are well known to (Vdar Falls and Normal, and whose success in life has been marked: W. L. Ilcarst, a practising physician in C dar Falls; C. P. Ilenrst, a successful farmer living near this city;. Robert Fullerton, teacher of voice at our Normal school; C. A. Fullerton, professor of public school music, successful author rf a music text for public schools, and for the past tcm years director of the Minnesingers; P. G. Fullerton, in real (state business at I.awdon, Oklahoma; X. A. Fullerton, a farmer living near Rockford, Iowa; l C. Sage, a physician in Waterloo, Iowa; C. Rav Aurner, Superintendent of Schools at Tipton, Iowa; L. B. Moffet, living in Seattle, Wash.; Charles J. Griffin, a druggist at .Montezuma, Iowa; M. (). Roland, an insurance� agent at Harlan, Iowa; J. J. Martin, at present candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Independence, Iowa; Ilarrv Moore, a hook seller, living in Waterloo, Iowa; Frank iXimocks, also in the insurance business, and J. A. Kleinsorgc, the only member not now living. During its history the Minnesinger club has had among its members some noted men. They have gone out into life’s work and today their work is counting for untold good. A few have been selected as representative men, together with some� interesting facts about their present work. Of these men, representative of the Minnesinger quality of fellows, Ralph Rigby, of ’DO, is teaching in Berea, Kentucky; Caspar Sehenck, of ’DO, is at present in Des Moines, Iowa; A. C. Fuller, also of ’DO, is Superintendent of Schools at Storm Lake, Iowa; John Parish, of 1001, is at Iowa City, connected with the State University; G. W. Samson, Jr., of 1901, is at present at home in (Vdar Falls, but lias been occupying positions of note in teaching of music; Joel Johnson, also of 1001, is at Sanborn, Iowa; C. R Stein, of the same year, is doing successful work at Busk Temple, Chicago, 111.; and Walter Mitchell is at present teaching in the High School at Iowa Oitv. Others might he mentioned, but the above names will serve to show that the Minnesingers are among the men who are known in this and other states in the work thev have taken up. The name of Minnesinger has always stood for the highest in musical affairs. So many glee clubs thruout the colleges of this and other states arc banded together more for the light of college song and mere pleasure that singing gives in the way of song and good fellowship. Blit Minnesinger has meant more. It has set the standard of ils work high, and each succeeding club has had for its one aim tin� raising of this standard, if possible, and alwavs its retention. Is No better way to show what Minnesinger means in the way of concerts is there than to take representative selections found in the programs of its annual concerts. These few will suffice: ‘‘Waken, Lords and Ladies Gay,” by Mendelssohn; “Peasants Wedding March ’ by August Sodermann, and “Comrades in Arms,” by Adolph Adams, taken from the annual concert of 1809. “Hark! The Trumpet Calleth,” by Dudley Buck; “Lead, Kindly Light,” by the same composer, from the concert of 1900; “The Signal Resounds,” by Dudley Buck, from 1901; “The Bugle Song,” by Brown, from 1902; “Pilgrims’ Chorus,” from “Tannhauser,” by Richard Wagner, and “Sword of Ferrara,” by Bullard, from 1904; “What From Vengeance.” from “Lucia di Lainnicnnoor,” by Donizetti, from the concert of 1900. The main feature of the club is its annual concert, given February 28th of this year, tho it lias for many years taken part in the annual oratorical contests. It has also given separate concerts in nearby towns that have been well received and made the name of Minnesinger known thruout the state. It, is now our advisement to accompany Normal’ representative to Macomb. 111., in May. The present roll of the club contains the following members FIRST TENORS— Warren Procter, President. E. Orlo Bangs, Business Manager. Vern Crum. E. K. Chapman. E. Nelson. SECOND TENORS— Glenn Rosh. ♦Roy Shearn. A. V. Graeber. H. C. Cummins. J. W. McGinney. ♦Frank Sucher. BARITONES— Joe Egloff. F. Bruins. L. Berger. E. Bloom. ♦Francis Gilkey. ♦Lester Quick. BASSES— Pauul Colgrove. R. J. Bragonier. W. B. Geiter. F. Mitchell. F. L. Olson, Secretary. C: A. Fullerton, Director. ♦Did not sing all the year. STUDENTS TAKING THE PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC COURSE Reading from left to right, First Row—Carl Miller, W. B. Geiter, Zoe Deo, Letta Lory,Orlo Bangc, Mary McDonald, Barbara Halgriras Second Row—Bethana Kcllar, Mae Peterson, Mildred Williamson, Lillian Maiden, Clara Dahn, Hanna Pollock, Elsie Baldwin, Catherine Wyth, Virginia Idso, Bessie Williams, Jennie Leister Third Row—Fred Mitchell, Nellie Nelson, Mayrac Anderson, Rose Ringbloom, Clarian Lesher, Donna Bozarth, Julia Schroeder, Fannie Hayden, Belle Procter, Aud Warn Letta Whitten, Naomi Lake Fourth Row—Oda Fuller, Gladvs Clark, Flora Roberts, Rose Kcllar, Hazel Cutler, Edith Winch, Winifred Neff, Violet Bowen, Elizabeth Burney, Vera Sanders, Erma Townsend, Rebecca Madrcn Fifth Row—Fern Anderson, Muriel Draper, Florence Large, Miss Dickey, Prof. C. A. Fullerton, Clara Large, Clara Pols, Warren Procter Sixth Row— Zela '•ibert, Faye Sturdvant, Edna Straw, Fannie Blondell, Nellie Bragonier Seventh Row—Elenora Ringpenberg, Neva Potter, Marie Garwood, Belle Peterson, Mabel Lester ClCCILIAN C.LEE CLUB Reading from Left to Right First Row -Mary MacDonald, Lett.� Whitten. Dona belle Ilozarth, Clara Puls, Clara Large. Lea Madsen, Bn c William� Second Row—ElUabetli Burney, Violet Bow.-n, Zoe Deo, KlBleKHeh.-nst.dn. Edna .Strain. Winifred Neff, Mabel Lester Third Row-I.eta Lorey. Audrey Warn. Estelle Hocbel, UaUl Proctor, Clara Daltn. Florence Large, Virginia Ids.� , Erma Townsend Fourth Row—Ml« Dickey. Helen Kate, Edith Wmch. Helle Peterson, Neva Hotter, Fannie HI, Barbara llalurltn Cecilian Glee Club. Among the numerous organizations of the Normal School, the Civilian (Sire Club holds a prominent place. For twenty years it lias favored the school with high-class music of various forms. This Club was organized in 188S. It has boon under the direction of very competent leaders; Miss Julia Curtiss from 1888 to 1901, Mr. Robert Fullerton from 1901 to 1905, Miss Clara L. Cressey, 1905-00, and is now under I he efficient leadership of Miss Fannie Dickey. The work done by this organization has been of several kinds; twice they have assisted the Minnesingers in presenting the opera “Robin Ilood,” and once “Pinafore.” Last year they assisted the other glee clubs in presenting tin Cantata, ••Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast,” which was the first music of its kind ever presented lu re and was given with remarkable success. They also assisted the Minnesingers in their concert which was given during the winter term. The Cecilian� have enjoyed their work this year and feel that their meeting together as a Glee (dub lias been of great benefit to each member. Faeh member is proud to bear away with her from this school a small gold pin representing a lyre, which marks her as a Cecilian. PHILO HARMONIC QUARTETTE Warren T. Proctor Fred Mitchell W. B. Gelter Orlo Bangs NORMAL ORCHESTRA The Orchestra Within the domains of tin Iowa State Normal School there lias existed for some years a society whose life is due to tilt enthusiasm of its leader and its members; whose influence, like the influence of everything that represents the iKMiutiful and the good, is edifying and refining in the highest sense— the society known as the Merrill Orchestra. The works attempted are of llie very greatest, and the standard of per- formance is constantly rising, due to the faithfulness and loyalty of the members and to the inspiring influence radiating from the personality of the conductor. During their connection with the orchestra tin members acquire a repertoire of classic and modern compositions representing the best in musical literature, and which will form no inconsiderable part of their life’s equipment. The following is one of the programs given: 1. Overture “Tailored” .................. Rossini 2. Serenade in E minor..................... Elgar 3. Symphony No. ( (Surprise).............. Haydn 4. Andante Cantabile from Op. 11.....Tschaikowsky 5. Blue Danube Waltz......................Strauss The personnel is as follows: First Violins—Frank E. Miller, Adolf Kramer, B. F. King, Helen Katz. Second Violins—Brian Condit, Jennie Auld. Myron Begeman, Hans Bergstrom. Violas—Alma Cutler, ('oral Sykes. Cellos—Robert Fullerton, Axel llolst. Bass—Alexander Mouritsen. Flutes—Julia Bahl, Misses Shelton and Mason. Oboe—Charles Kramer. Clarinets—Wolcott Hubbell, Lonnie Jones, Rudolf Kramer. Bassoon—Ha rriett Kramer. Trumpets—Clifford Johnson, Ira Brown. French Horns-—Florence Hoats, Ben Hill. Trombones—«Toe Egloff, Minnie Cook. Tympani—Hazel Boyd. Drums—Cecil Gish NORMAL BAND The Band. Our Senior Rand at Normal this year is the first mixed band of the school, being composed of thirty-five members, seven of whom are women. Considering the fact that only five persons earn© from last year’s band, the progress made during its short existence has been exceptional and a good deal of strong talent begins to show itself, for which we predict a future. The band has appeared in public at chapel, open session, basket ball games and the best athletic events, always being accorded the hearty reception which its fine rendering of good music deserved. This, however, was not the reason for the existence of the band, but rather to study music, develop latent talent and hc l|) in the creation of the general musical atmosphere of the school. Its success is duo to the ability of our director, Professor I . Y. Merrill, together with the willing co-operation of our members, realizing that the opportunity offered is a rare one both educationally and as to the pleasure it affords us. The membership is as follows: Solo Clari nr t—Frank E. Miller. First Clarinet—Wolcott Ilubbell. Second and Third Clarinets-—F. Bruins, Horace Patton, Rudolf Kramer. Bass Clarinet—Harriett Kramer. Alto Sa.rophones—Edith Ffford, Carl Jorgensen. Tenor Saxophone—Doris Hardy. Solo Cornets—Ellison Tibbetts, Sydney Maiden, Carl Hernsworth, Lorna Flagler. First Comets—Edna Straw, Julia Jennings. Second and Third Cornels—Earl Wiler, II. Whitacre, Albert R. Moyer. French Altos—Irl Siebert, B. Hill, R. F. Morris, Clark Hernsworth. First and Second Trend)ones—Joe Egloff, Minnie Cook. Baritones—L. M. Quick, J. W. Martin. Basses—Alexander Mauritsen, Edw. L. Bronson. Brums and Bells—Cecil Gist, Pauline Kratzer, Hazel Boyd. 10 EUTERPEANS Reading- from left to right. First row. Ella Fursetli, Nellie Bowman, Naomi Fletcher, Stella Bush, Mae Peterson, Mable Black, May me Anderson, Lon a Jenson, (.race Baumgardner, Vera Sanders, Winifred Neff, (Accompanist). Second row. Miss Dickey (Director), Fannie Hayden, Nellie Bragonier, Flora Roberts, Grace Barker. Ethel James. Bessie Voss. Eulalia Ware. Mary Whctzcl, Marie Garwood. Third row. Hanna Pollock, Elenor.t Rinuireiiberg. Fern Anderson. Mildred Williamson, Lillian Maiden, Glady- Clark. Nellie Wilson, Julia Jeimintr . Jeanettf Gllkeraon, Lean Smock. Saida Scheldt, Julia Scfaroedcr, Jennie Leister. Fourth row. Clarion LoiUor, Rose Rititfbloom. Nellie Williamson. Nora B.iutnirardncr, Vlinil.- Sluwsou, Clclla Finder, XeU Slhert. Baldwin, Haul Cutler. Zoo Manon. Muriel Draper. Rebecca M.idsoii. Rose Kcllar. The Euterpean Glee Club. In 1SD5 the Euterpean Glee (dub was organized under the direction of Mi� Julia Curtiss. I’util recent years the (dub lias been considered secondary in musical ability to the older and more experienced Oecilian Glee (dub, but I lie advancement- of the Euterpean during this last year has been very marked and as a result, they have proved themselves worthy to be classed on an equal 1msis with their sister Oecilians. This increased popularity lias been made possible only through the earnest co■ operation of each member of the (dub and the efficiency of their excellent leader, Miss Dickey. When called upon to furnish music, the Euterpeans are always ready with selections of the highest grade. The (dub has appeared on several pro- grams this year and has always been received with hearty appreciation. There is no interval between Ra and Me. The Troubadours. Prof. ( A. Fullerton, who is at the present at the head of the dejrnrt- nient of voeal music at Normal, lirat organized this singing club about lVMi. It ranks second of its kind, the Minnesingers being first, and the Regular Glee (dub third. The original purpose of organizing this club was two fold: (1) to prepare1 its members for Minnesingers, as soon as they bad had the proper training; (2) as has been tile custom during its past history, t fur- nidi music annually for programs given at Normal, such as “Open Sessions “Recitals,” etc. By the earnest endeavors and persistent efforts of its able director, it has made rapid progress and is becoming better and better each year. Tim year its membership lias reached the high-water mark in the history of the institution, for it has an enrollment of about forty members. Reading from left to right. First Row—John McDonald, A. I. Bird, Claude Ketchem, F. I� . Byrnes, Fred Mwn Second Row R. E. Porter, H. Boyington, J. S. Kays, Paul Fenner, R. F. Porter. Grover Hammers!}’ Third Row—Ralph Ebersole, H. 6. DeGraff, R. S. Grossman, Arthur Smith, E. W. Hamstreet, Lee Dix. P.u Hager, Ray Crouse Fourth Row Kenneth Silti-man, H. Is. Patton, John Dee, C. A. Fullerton, Walter Abram, Clark Hirletw’ Harry Stewart Fifth Row—Sydney Maiden, Albert Meyer, E. L. Bronson, Ralph Schillinglaw, R. A. Crummer, Benj. IIil' Sixth Row—Earnest Haight, Bedros Apelian, Elmer Thierman O. E. Atkinson John McDonald Arthur Collagen F. E. Byrnes Paul C. Colgrove Earnest Bloom Thos. G. P. Berger Ray A. Crammer R. S. Grossman F. Bruins Grover Alderman A. V. Graeber Y. M. C. A. Cabinet. The cry, “Not more men, but man ’ is reverberating thru the annuls of our time. It is the demand of the political, commercial, social and religions realms alike. Its importance and significance is realized in all phases of life, and to meet this condition, the V. M. 0. A. was instituted during the early history of our institution. Necessary as it is in all occupations, to be a “full man ’ it is a prime factor in the teaching profession. The teacher is looked upon as the pro- moter of progress and the propagater of prosperity, and to fully equip himself for this marvelous task it becomes necessary to develop his spiritual faculty as well as his mind and body, because civilization based on intellect and cul- ture alone must decay in its splendor. Religion is the only true foundation of character and moral advancement of every kind. The association has steadily increased in numbers and spirit so that we expect most excellent work in the future. We should not pass over the Cabinet of the past year, who have faithfully done their, often difficult, tasks, and by co-operation have tried to hold the banner of Christ, on high at Normal. The V. M. C. A. of the Iowa Stato formal School was one among four college associations of the state who sent a delegate to the thirty-sixth inter- national Y. M. C. A. convention held at the city of Washington, I). C., from November 22 to 26. The delegate who represented the Normal association was Tlios. G. P. Bciger. This convention is held once every three years and includes the countries of Mexico, I’nited States and Canada, although other countries sent visiting delegates as well. This year Mi . John J. Virgo, of Australia, led the singing. Some of the main addresses were by Hon. William J. Bryan, Bishop M. F. McDowell, Robert- E. Spoor, Dr. Charles II. Parkluirst, and Hon. James Bryce, who spoke on topics of decided interest to association men. Other addresses brought out the different branches to which the work is i: acliing and the magnificent strides it is taking. The present membership in America is 437,000, with property aggre- gating $11,000,000. Dining the convention there was a special evangelistic campaign carried ( n throughout- lln city by meetings held at factories, barracks and buildings at convenient l ours. Hundreds of young men were led to accept Jesus Christ- as their Savior at these meetings. It was stated that never before in the his- tory of the city was such a successful campaign carried on for the cause of Christ. President Theodore Roosevelt showed his interest and sympathy with the work by giving the delegates a reception at the White House. The delegates had the additional pleasure of sight-seeing trips through the city as well as is reaching and the magnificent strides it is taking. Lake Geneva Y. M. C. A. Conference. For several years past., Normal has sent from two to six representatives to the Conference of College V. M. C. A. members at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Last year Messrs. Bruins, J. MacDonald, Berger, Schweiker, Byrnes and Graeber represented Normal. C«fortunately, however, Bruins and Mac- Donald were compelled to leave on the second day, due to the illness of the former. At this conference there were five hundred fifty-two college men present from the Middle West. Such men as John It. Mott, Robert E. Speer, Bishop McDowell and other great speakers were heard in the large open air amphi- theatre or on the shore of the beautiful Lake Geneva. After a ten days’ conference the camp broke up, and the boys returned, having stopped in Chicago on the way. The help and inspiration the men received at the conference has meant much for themselves and the association during the present school year. Y W. C. A. Cabinet, 1907-8. TOP ROW Mary McDonald, ( hairman of Missionary Committee. Nannie- Beeson, Secretary. Grace Skew, ('hairman of Personal Work. Nan Baldwin, President. Grace DuBois, ('hairman Social Committee. Avilda Buck, Chairman Information Committee. Alary Strickland, ('hairman Room Committee. BOTTOM ROW Julia Porter, ('hairman Bible Study Committee. Hazel Plumley, ('hairman of Devotional Committee. Rose Iaggi, Chairman of Membership. Beth Newton, General Secretary. A label Lester, Chairman of Alusic Committee. Dell Blake, Assistant Treasurer. Harriett Kramer, Treasurer. The Young Women’s Christian Association of the Normal was organ- ized in 1NS( . Its purpose is to promote the moral and spiritual intercuts of its members and to develop and strengthen their faculties for doing active ('hristian work among their associates. Our association is the largest college association in Iowa and one of the largest in the world, having a memh'Tship of nearly six hundred memlx rs. The list of officei s and committee-men representing the different depart- ments indicates the varied character of the work. Three mission classes have been maintained, with an enrollment of fifty. The Bible Study is on of the strongest features of the work. This is carried on jointly with the Y. M. ( A. Regular devotional meetings an held and are always well attended, and in a social way the Y. W. C. A. tries to make the students feel at home and enjoy their stay here at Normal. Tin past year’s work has been a helpful one and by the work of the Association many young women have been led to realize more fully the true worth of the higher things in life. Y. W. C A. Rooms.. At the beginning of this year the V. V. ('. A. girls felt homeless, for their old rest room was occupied by the training school. Their new home was found in central hall, and with the new rug, new curtains and other furnishings added to what they used before, they soon had a e«� zy, pleasant room fitted up for a rest room. Here the girls meet every morning for a ten minute prayer service before commencing the days duties. Here they come, too, to study or to wait and to rest. Uesides f he rest room there is a smaller room fitted up for the ( eneral Secretary's office. Bible Study Department of the Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Newt to (bo Y. M. ('. A. and Y. W. C. A., possibly the greatest power for building strong Christian character in tin school is that branch of joint association work which is embraced in the� Bible Study organization. Nmv in its twenty-first year, it was begun by a few earnest students gathering in President Keerloy’s office and being there taught by Mr. Seerloy himself. The organization founded in prayer grew raj)idly until a larger room had to be secured. President Secrloy’s other duties becoming more pressing as the Normal School grew, another lender had to lx secured. An efficient leader was found in the p rson of Prof. Albert Lough ridge, who continued in the work for ten years. He was followed by Prof. C. P. Colgrovc, who led for three years. Prof. Condit then took up the work of conducting the teacher's class, continuing it for five years. Prof. G. S. I)i k has had charge of the work during tin present year. It is to be said to the credit of these leaders that each prepares his own outlines and voluntarily takes up this arduous task with no pecuniary reward. A three year course of Bible Study is offered—Old Testament Studies, The Life of Christ, and The Apostolic Age. The responsibility and success of this work rests with the Bible Study Committee consisting of twelve , members, six Y. M. and six Y. Y. ('. A. worke rs, («elusive of the chairman. Normal Hill is divided by the Committee into twelve districts, each committeeman taking a district, canvassing it fliorely. getting classes organized and appointing teachers, and by tin second Sunday tin Bible Study work is in operation, the classes meeting from eight to nine o'clock in tin morning. The Normal Training (’lass, as was stated, is in charge of tin professor having the work in charge, the aim of this class being devotional as well as instructive. Bibb Study Chairman—Frank L. Bvrnes. NEWMAN OFFICERS 1907-08 Thos. Thornton, John Fitzgerald, Jas. P. Murphy, H. J. Feycreisen, W. J. Kelley Grace Rock, Mattie Mullen, M. McDonald, Annabelle Hoes, Maud Montgomery The Newman Catholic Association. Since its organization in 11)03, this association lias exerted a wide influence in .student life and ha been a potent factor for the uplifting of the institution's moral tone. The society stands for Christian example, nobility of character and in general all that signifies Christian dignity and true man- hood and womanhood. It demands of its members an exemplary daily life worthy of the emulation of their associate's. The paramount ends sought by the society are to awaken in the Catholic students an inspiration for spiritual light and truth: to inculcate high ideals; to arouse a deeper appreciation of religion and a keener realization of its vigorating force influencing the character of individuals and society and its effect on civilization; to instill in them a clearer knowledge of the origin, history and beauty of the church; to provide them with a knowledge of the sacred scriptures, that they may he the better prepared to lead a Christian life and intelligently defend religion against the worldly tendencies of the age. The work of the organization during the past year has Usui a systematic study of the bible, church history, Catholic dogmas and general discussion of current Catholic events. The work is greatly aided by the library of the association, consisting of over three hundred volumes, and a number of periodicals and magazines appropriately selected for this purpose. ALUMNI OFFICERS 1907-03 Square Pictures from left to rigrht D. M. Cobb, 2ud Vici� President; Emma Ridley Cniirrove, Secretary: Ma Nellie Hammer. 1st Vice President Ovals—Clarence Waasarn, 3rd Vice President; E. C. Roberts, President; II. C. Cummins, Treasurer The Alumni Association. “Because you are cultivated shall there he no more calces and ale?” Are the pleasures of student lif«• vanished together with the terrors of final examinations, and must school spreads become a memory? The answer of the Alumni Association may be read in the picture taken during the Alumni luncheon for 1907. With the dignity of the annual oration, the intimacy of the “cakes and ale,” the comradeship of the toasts, the Association hauls the new class from the smaller life of the student to the broad outlook of the graduate. The need of this goodly fellowship was felt by the second class that was graduated and. stretching a hand to that first class of four, in June, IS70, they formed the Normal Alumni Association. The leaders in the movement are well known among us today: Alfred Grundy, Anna McGovern, Mrs. Louisa Jennings Kiel), Mrs. Eliza Rawstem Wright, I). K. Bond, and Mrs. May Davis Bond. They built so well that little lias since been changed. Tin annual program, instead of being given in the Presbyterian church, is heard in the Auditorium, but its chief feature is still a message of inspiration from some member who is living up to the opportunities opened in his student days. Unseasonable storms cun no longer smother banquet eloquence under a demolished tent, but the speakers have not changed in voicing the happy memories and loyal plans of all the Alumni. For a number of years the records show a weakness in the treasury and many ingenious expedients to relieve the situation. However, in 1904, the secretary writes: “The state of the Treasury was found to bo quite flourishing and flie question of the expenditure of funds arose.” The outcome is the present Pipe Organ Fund, which in 1907 amounted to over $2,000, a testi- mony to the real interest of the Alumni in their school. Whether at the June meeting in (Ydnr Falls or at the mid-winter reunion in Dos Moines, the Normal Alumnus must feel not only pleasure in renewal of friendships, but also a pride in such associations. Thoreau says, “Some circumstantial evidence is very strong, as when you find a trout in the milk.” The names on Alumni programs and registers indicate that the Normal i still fitting students to fill such positions as those held by I)r. Charles Lambert and W. R. Patterson in New York, President Nichols of Kansas State College, Miss Maude Gilchrist, late of Wellesley and now Dean of Women at Michigan, and Mrs. Mabel Montgomery Volland, of Iowa City. The Normal itself shows many names of the Alumni on its Faculty roster and others as powers behind Faculty thrones. Measured by the rule that “a successful teacher must be an angel for temper, a demon for discipline, a chameleon for adaptation a diplomatist for tact, an optimist for hope, and a hero for courage,” not all Alumni can claim to reach the standard, hut each has at least one of these qualifications, and many all. Into such fellowship the class of 1908 is welcomed. li The Iowa State Normal School. When the State endowed the Normal, fixed its site at Cedar Falls, Made provision for instruction, reared on high its spacious halls; By what vision was it guided? Did the makers then forecast That the school which they established had the quality to last? Told it to the legislature, and for this the bill was passed? Sometimes men obey an instinct without reasoning at the time; Later generations seeing, say their action was sublime. Through effects of legislation may be seen an impulse true Gathering power with the ages—great momentum bears it through Forcing men to build, unconscious, structures better than they knew. “Education shall forever be encouraged in the land, Said the sages of the nation and by statute made it stand. They were leaving to the future to expand it—they gave room To enlarge the realm of knowledge, decrease error, and entomb People’s superstitious' notions—light the torch for those in gloom. And this impulse found expression—the idea realized— When was builded here a Normal, though the makers ne’er surmised They were giving strict obedience to a force as strong as fate, Which compelled them to act wisely for the children of the State— Pioneers blazing pathways so the future might be great. Since the time of its beginning who can count the changes made? Who can find among the buildings where the older ones were laid? In the network of its courses one may see it now expand. It has feelers reaching outward for all knowledge in the land, It has grown and still is growing guided by a steady hand. High-born privilege is the teacher’s—he to whom the call divine Comes, impelling with conviction other interests to decline, Dedicate his life to children—guide them through a boundless sea Of experiences important to the race that is to be. Shaping futures is the mission—teaching truth to make men free. Shall the Normal sell its birthright for a mess of pork and corn? Shall its view be profit-tainted? Is its purpose to adorn Human souls with wealth material, limit motive—life itself? Stand above the youth to tell him he must strive for only pelf— Learn enough to make a living, aid no mortal but himself? Rather let him have the freedom of the savage or the hind, For perchance the soul unfettered will itself more surely find; But if education’s offered, grant him means to get the best, Open wide before his vision every door from east to west— Knowing if he choose the noblest, added will be all the rest. ANNUAL ALUMNI HANQUKT, CEDAR FALLS. IOWA 0V 0 50-1 UHUuiKD-«ttz £31 ______________ . 0| SBS3VBRB«iSHpP 0 •:.■' J X Tty'K t i ORTO GROUP Reading from left to rig’ll t. First row. Rav Golly, Clarke Hurtemau, Avery Crary, Roy Shearn, Rob't Bragonier. Second Row. Joe Egloff, John Barnes, Harry Wcech, Fred Cram, Geo. Robeson, Kenneth Silliman, I . M. James Haynes. Third Row. Otis Weigle, F. Olson, Joe Martin, Herman Dc Graff, H. B. Carroll, Thos. Christenson, Vern Cram, It-’ Apelian, R. W. Scott, Bcnj. Ersland, Fred Moore. Fourth Row. G. Dixs, Benj. Tesdell, Roy Abbott, Ira Ware, Karl Knoepfler. Fifth Row. Earnest Bloom, John MacDonald. Grover Alderman, Virgil Simmers. Not on picture. Carl Merner, J. E. Morton, John Wooley. Jesse Nolle, Vern Rogers, Elmer Nelson, Earl Hodges. Clark linji Paul C. Colgrove, A. T. Barrett. The Orio Society. 1S93—1908. Colors, White and Gold. Motto, “Ever Onward, Step by Stop.” Spring Term, 1907. Presidents, Fred I . Oram, Verner G. Behrens. Fall Term, 1907. Presidents, II. B. Carroll, J. E. Morton. Vice-Presidents, R. M. Lampman, T. P.- Christensen. Critics, Fred 1). Cram, (Mark II. Brown. Winter Term, 1907-08. Presidents, T. P. Christensen, A. T. Barrett. Vice-Presidents, G. B. Alderman, Ralph W. Scott. Critics, II. B. Carroll, G. B. Alderman. The record of last year has not been maintained to tin1 limit this year, hut the Orios have nothing to be ashamed of in their record. They gave the Aristos a hard tussle for the football championship, which was the first contest of the year, excepting the Ames Preliminary Debate, when they placed time debaters and one alternate on the team. In oratory the society was not active, but one man making preparation, and lie, one of our noblest members, was called to the Heavenly Shore before the time for the contest. In basket ball the Orios showed themselves able to keep the banner in their hall for one more year. If they are successful next winter the trophy will remain with them permanently. The annual banquet, given by the society to the sisters, the Olios, was a success, as usual, tlio tin small membership of the society was evident. In the Winter Triangular we were less fortunate than heretofore, getting but one point. However, we console ourselves with the (hot that we yet have twelve more joints than our nearest rival, and have a splendid line-up for the Spring Debate. Two Orios entered the Interstate Oratorical Preliminary. But two were permitted to enter the Kansas Preliminary Debate. The future of the society looks brighter than ever. Many strong men will go out this year, but others fully as good are coining in. The Annual of 1909 will contain the names of an additional number of graduate Orios, and vet, tlio always losing, tin organization of which we are so proud lives on forever, and cannot die. May the Star and (Vescent illumine the pathway of the new as it lias that of the old! May the glory of its beams shine above and about us forever, and may its history be one continued record of honor- able achievement! Mayne Spaulding Virgil Simmers, Thos. Christensen, Grover Alderman Orio Triangular, 1908. Ernest Bloom John MacDonald, Roy Abbott, John H. Boatman The Unfinisht Tie. By Fred I). Cram. (Orio Prize Poem.) By the banks of a mighty river, that flows with a gurgle and swing, Is a stately and grand old building, with an ell, an addition, and wing. On the shores of this river at evening you may walk in the summer time gay And watch, as the waves go gliding, the people who row that way. I stood where the ripple of waters was pleasant and soothing to hear. And the voice of a hundred lovers came cooing from far and near, And I thot of a love that was living, tho one of the lovers was lost In the world-wide whirl of the mission, to save at whatever cost The souls of the heathen peoples, tho the price be love and life, And the tears came to soften the image of a home and a precious wife Which had formed in my soul at the college. But the sternness and bitter of fate Left my picture unframed and unmounted, while my heart beats in vain at the gate The structure which stands on the hill-top, by the bank of the river so grand, Is a school In the prime of its glory, with teachers who toil hand in hand For the interests best of the students, for the lives that entrusted to them Bid fair in the future of promise to bring stars for th'e diadem; To toil for the Christian virtues; to lay at the feet of the Muse Fresh garlands of lilies and roses, 'mid the rojral purples and blues. In this school I enrolled in my boyhood, when the star of my life shining bright Illumined the pathway before me as a meteor beams thru the night. My record was showy and brilliant. I stcod at the head of my class; In truth, I had no competition, save that of a hazel-haired lass Who disputed my claim to the kingship. It was easily then to be seen That the wray to the crown and the scepter was in making this lady my queen. It was hard for a penniless stripling to still the wild beat of his heart With an agonized wail to his rival for the honors the school should impart. And it took the whole fall, into winter, to bring the bold words to her ear. While the soul of the school was pulsating with plaudits we failed not to hear. Thus the time slipt away. Tn December, while the wind howled o’er valley and stream, And the enginemen, working like beavers, could scarce keep the buildings in strain. There came, one cold day, to our college, by the train that plowed on thru the snow. A man from the missions of China, and he told of the care and the woe Of the heathens who knew not the glory of the grace that God’s messengers bring; And the stories he told were heartrending, bringing men to the work of the King. The stranger toiled on without resting. lie pleaded the cause of his Lord. “Will you go?” was his challenge unceasing. “Will you carry the fire and the sword “Of God’s mercy and saving to sinners who are knocking and cry at the gate? “WTill you work for the almond-eyed heathen, and toil for God early and late? “Will you stand for the truth and the glory that Christ brought to earth and to men? “If you fall, will you rise with your master, and on to the conflict again? “I demand that you give me an answer! But your answer will be to this clod “Which is speaking to you from the pulpit. If you promise, ’twill be to your God!” A silence fell over the chapel. By my side sat the girl of my choice. She arose as the stillness grew longer; I heard the dear ring of her voice. “I will go!” That was all; and the glory that shone in her eyes and her face Was enough to save heathens by millions—I could have belonged to their race. That night as we sat at the organ, and sang the old songs that we knew. I managed to tell her my longings, and what T had dreamed we might do; And the sweet,happy smile broke upon her that had shown in her face at the hall. And she laid her soft hand on my shoulder; but I saw a white tear gently fall From the lashes that guarded her secret. “I love you,” she said, “and that true. “And if God gives us strength there is nothing to glorify Him we shan’t do. “We shall work hand in hand for the heathen, for the Savior, for God, and for man. “Our reward will be souls as diplomas, when we stop our past record to scan.” I lookt down. It was not my ambition to work for the saving of men, I aspired to the law. And so thinking, I turned to my lady again. “No, no, my dear heart, you must cease this! ’TIs not for those soft eyes to fill “For the soul of the almond-eyed heathen. No! Stay with me! Say that you will!” Her reply was not quite as expected. “I have given my promise to stand “For the Bible, its gospel, and Jesus. I obey my dear Master’s command.” “Oh, ’tis nonsense.” I pleaded. Her answer was ever again as before: “1 have promist! Oh, dearest, don’t tempt me, but come with me. This I implore!” I left her that ev’ning in sorrow, for my hopes were too strong to give way. I must work at the law', which had called me. She might go, or remain, I must stay. When a happy thot struck me; I halted. Determined, I started ahead; I would go to this man, and I’d ask him to take back the promise he’d bled From the heart of a girl who had never, in all the sweet course of her life Heard such tales as he put before her, which cut into her soul like a knife. “You may go to the girl in the morning, and tell her a message from me: “So far as it lies in my power, your bride from her promise is free.” WTith a heart beating high on the morrow, I sought out my lady-love true, And delivered the message he sent her. I w'as happy, and she must be, too. Oh, dearest, your message is nothing ’ as on toward the class-room we trod, “Applications must rise to the Savior. My promise, my own, was to God. Until God bids me shrink from fulfilment, I shall cling to the compact I made, And. 0. I should love to have you, dear, break away from the profession and trade And swing into line for the Master. Oh, let us toil on to the goal. “Your promise to law is not binding—my promise is tied by my soul.” 0 1 was stubborn and young, yes, and foolish; I turned and walkt off to my room— To this day we are physical strangers, but we know that will end with the tomb. With the barbarous hordes of the heathen, she is giving her life for His cause. While I in the Senate am striving, to make civilized men obey laws. We are both working on, and succeeding, while the college life lives in our souls, And our love binds our spirits together, tho we toil for two separate goals. And the river still flows with its gurgle, and the lovers still row, and still love, While I listen and wait by the shore side. I am praying to meet her above. Orio Quartette. Elmer Nelson, John Wooley, Joe Egloff, Paul Colgrove. Orio Foot Ball Reading from left to right. First Row. Anthony (Coach), Boatman, Colgrove (Capt.), Shearn Alderman. Second Row. Tesdell, McDonald, Weech, Ware, Hodges. Third Row. Scott, Simmers, Bloom. Orio Basket Ball F. Dixs, John Wooley (Capt.), Paul Colgrove, Avery Crary, John MacDonald, H. Boatman, Virgil Simmers. n ALPHA LITERARY SOCIETY. Beginning with the word “Alpha,” reading upward and around the circle—Alio Robinson, Lottie Lovejoy, Lillian Ricketts, Mary Clark, Alice Carpenter, Lenora Shanewise, LaVancha Comstock, Mildred Foster, Harriett Hall, Grace Hollister, Vera Fluent, Loraine Hallowell, Margery Marsh, Ruth Cobb, Ruth Wright, Faith Downs, Frances Burns, Ruth Ballou, Edna Lang, Edith Grundy, Helen Packard, Eva Youeil. Grace Railsback, Louise Curtis, Genevieve Paulger, Mary Martin, Anna Shanewise, Irma Bangs, Jessie Paulger, Elsa Mix, Florence Shelby, Ida Osborne. In the Alpha “A,” read from the top of the letter and from left to right— Verplanck Rennet, Jenna Strahan, Blanche Fitzsimmons, Ruby Lewis, Louise Williams, Letta Whitten, Nellie Upham, Zoe Deo, Mattie Johnson, Hazel Ellis, Fern Farnham, Elsie Sindt, Winnifred McDonald, Leah Johnson. The Alpha Society. (Fonnden in 1877.) Yell. Sweet Marie! Sweet Marah! Hocus, pocus, rickus, rackus, Judix, radix, Flippity-flop. Alpha! Alpha! She’s on top! Spring Term, 1907. Presidents, Grace Macintosh, Eva Youell. Vice-Presidents, Hazel Manderson, Winifred MacDonald. Critic, Neva Wilson. Fall Term, 1907. Presidents, Lenorc Sliancwise, Helen Packard. Vice-Presidents, A lie Robinson, Alice Carpenter. Critic, Helen Packard. Winter Term, 1907-08. Pnsidents, Harriet Hall, Alice Carpenter. Vice-Presidents, Elsie Sendi, Frances Burns. (Vitic, Winifred MacDonald. Alpha is the oldest of the ladies’ societies at Normal. For the past thirty years she has been scoring her victories and proving her loyalty to the purple and gold. Each year increases her usefulness and raises her stand- ards. We claim the members of the Philo- mathean society as our big brothers. And, surely, they are the best of brothers— always kind, helpful and indulgent to their sisters. They give banquets, spreads and picnics in our honor, all of which we greatly enjoy. This year the Alpha girls have some espe- cially good times to look back upon. Our initiation in the early fall and then the recep- tion to the new girls in the Odd Fellows’ hall made us feed that we were one, and that every Alpha girl would prove a worthy member. Later came the joint program with the Philos, after which we were all entertained at the home of Blanche Fitzsimmons. Then there was the jolly Christmas fun with the Philos BLANCHE FITZSIMMONS Winner Third Place Womens' Oratorical 12 up in the Ilall. In January wo all remember how we went “backward to Ruth Wright’s, how wo spoiled “backward” and how “backward wo wore in all particulars. But it is in the .springtime that Alpha is sure to have lu� r “host times.” These are all “outside things” the real society is revealed through her weekly programs. It is needless to say that the programs in the Alpha hall are always instructive and interesting. We believe that the societ has made rapid progress in a literary way during the past year. Never have the pro- grams been so well prepared, and the numbers given with so much enthusiasm. Thus it is that, though wo are very proud of our history and of our alumni, we are striving all the harder to make each year tin best year for Alpha. The Senior Alphas realize that they are leaving many a task unfin- ished and many victories yet to be won. Vet we trust that each succeeding year will bring still greater success tx the society and to all the loyal hearts who wear the little gold letter “Alpha.” Graduates of the Alpha Society who are Faculty Members. Ethel L. Arey Ida Fesenbeck Laura Bowman Mary L. Townsend Irma Keene Estella McCormick Emma Lambert Qtiswcr tbU cnll uj«tv for V cm.t) ouv pb Voptr HoiuXvjuas Xr� • t ° N4 UVo U Comstock Pupcr TU, Vivst wprcsiions X p1)A Rta4 n C � f6 £ o. son V'apn Success j Sctrve o|r Ciur Q Ul [ p V) G S - - 2oc tlco k up c Cl mai s Uu pouer Jiv us, U Stt OUtSeU cis i ;«rs set UC Hull U t lr a 11 : Xhat initiation cYiouii ?e one, fcumn Witt; in a � Q Society Q H oVnxisoti fcAtva CXsn S nit Gtate t(ot| isfcr Childish Ideals. By IDA LOUISE OSBORN She idealize'] the teacher, as only a little maul of six years can. She had fallen desperately in love the first time “Dear Teacher” smiled at her. With an adoring gaze, she watched her every move; she even imitated her way of squinting up her eve. , when she laughed, and she hoped that when she grew up she would he just like her. And so. that very day, when “Dear Teacher” was asking them all what they were going to do when they grew up, the Girl promptly replied that -‘shu was going to teach school. At this the Hoy. sit- ting in the back seat, sto ped chewing his lead pencil and swinging his legs and ran one fat hand thru his short auburn curls. The Boy was frankly astonished; lie could not adjust matters. It was his first ex]X‘rienoe with the fickleness of the gentler sex. rl he Girl’s answer over- whelmed. him. lie was indeed disappointed in her and suddenly he felt as if lie hated everybody. The paper wad, which ho had made so carefully, drop! unnoticed to the floor. lie did not laugh at the faces Willie Jones was mak- ing behind “Dear Teacher’s” back, or at the pictures Jack was drawing on lib slate. The Boy vaguely wondered how la had ever tliot these tilings funny now that life had suddenly become so serious. It was all very strange. Ilad the Girl forgotten Had not they planned it. all one day last summer, as they lay oil the grass, watching the fluffy white clouds float by in the sky, and eating tlieir ginger-bread. What a delightful plan it was! When he was twenty-one—very old—and had saved up a grout deal of money, they would be married and live happily ever after—just like they always did in stories. Yes, the Girl had said so, too. And they would live in a really, truly palace and eat ice cream every day and always haw pink lemonade to drink, and never have less than two pieces of pie, and maybe more. The Girl had been in favor of a carriage, drawn by two pure white horses, with harnesses of gold, but the Boy' had preferred an automobile, and so finally lie generously promised to buy both. All summer long lie had saved his pennies, and now the Girl had said she was going to teach school. The Boy felt very much abused and exceedingly sorry for himself; he commenced to really enjoy feeling like a martyr. IIo knew it would soon lie. his turn to tell what lie was going to do when he grew up. He wanted to say something that would make the Girl feed badly not really make her cry, hut at least make her sorry and possibly bring tears to her eves. So he looked at the Girl to see what effect his words would have on her, and replied that lie was going very far away, miles and miles, and live all alone and he a bachelor. He didn’t quite know what bachelor meant, but he thot it sounded very sad, forlorn and dreadful. Then lie added, as a cheerful second thot, that of course he would he very rich. The Girl turned around and gave him one swift glance ; then she saucily tossed her head until the big how on her hair flop]x d up and down like the wings of a big red bird. Alas! the Hoy saw there were no tears in her eves. IIis words had failed to impress her, hut someway he felt more virtuous and brave than ever. And now it began to dawn upon him that he was “turned down.” He had often heard brother speak laughingly of being “turned down,” hut he never imagined it would he as had as this. As the Hoy walked home from school alone that night, he whistled and appeared indifferent, tho his heart was very sore. - « . ......... . . The Girl sat on the trunk in the little empty room; everything was packed and it looked bare and forlorn. Her diploma and flowers lay on the tabic , where she had carelessly thrown them, among the things that just wouldn’t go into the suit ease. Tho last strains of “Hoorn- Umm-dc-ayc” had died away—her school life was over. The Girl had held firmly to her original resolve and this was the moment she had looked forward to for so long. A It ho now she felt so unfitted to take upon herself the responsibilities which come to every teacher, vet she could in� t give up her youthful ambition. A struggle was going on in her heart. In a few moments the Hoy was coming once more for her answer. She must make ltcr choice now; she must decide, for the Hoy was going out West and this would hi her last chance. She loved him, but to her it seemed such a beautiful thing to sacrifice one’s life to the training of little children. She wanted to have her little fling in the world, to be independent, to do something. She thot of the various charae- tors whom she so greatly admired, who had taught school. IIow strong they were! It seemed a beautiful tiling to her to make any sacrifice. Surely the Boy would admire her for it. The Girl sat there long, pondering. She heard the door boll ring and knew it was the Boy. Thru she went down the stairs, not really knowing just what her answer would be. But half unconsciously the same words came t her lips that she had uttered in her childhood days, “She was going to teach.” Tlie Boy’s face lost, its hopefulness. He did not even attempt to whistle or appear indifferent this time, but turned and walked slowly away. Had lie pleaded, she would have changed tin meaning of the answer. But the Bov did not understand. The Girl stood alone where hr had left her. Never in her life had she ielt so much alone. Teaching did not seem quite such a beautiful thing to her now. Her former vision suddenly vanished, and all the teachers she could think of seemed to appear befor • her as object lessens,—women who had grown old in tlie service, those who were domineering, those whose only attraction was a brilliant intellect, A fear seized her; a life spent in teaching; the same routine day after day, year after year. IIow monotonous her life would lx ! IIow larking! She had never tliot of it before for there was always the Boy, faithful to her and, of course , sometime, when she was tired of teaching, they would marry and live happily ever after. There was only an hour before train time, and as sho was packing tin few remaining things, she heard a whistle and sho knew it was the train for the West, carrying the Boy far, far away. A strange lump came into her throat as she defiantly wiped her eyes. Then the cabman called and she was hustled a wav. « The children had been buttoned into their coats; the lost mittens and tlie lost rubber found. The “Goodbye Song” was sung and the last child had trudged away with poor Teddy Bear dangling by one leg. The Girl sank wearily into a chair. She could not realize that she had taught so many years; she had enjoyed it and had been successful beyond her hopes. And yet today her life seemed lacking and a fear seized her that she really was becoming that which she had so dreaded being, for that very day she had heard same one refer to her as tin' “old maid school mam.” There had been no direct message to her from tin Boy in all these years, bul she had heard of him indirectly and of his success. And tho she didn’t admit it even to herself, it made her a little happier when she heard that he had never married. The Girl leaned her head on her hand and fell to dreaming. She thot of how they had both fulfilled those childish replies to “Dear Teacher’s” question, lie was a bachelor and she was a teacher “Bachelor” seemed to rinir softly in her oars beside “old maid school mam.” • A shadow fell before her and -looking up she saw the Bov—a little older, jxTliaps, hut the same auburn curls - the same frank smile. The Girl laughed softly. The strange phantom she had just dreaded seemed to vanish with his smile—he was not old -she was not old. And this time the Girl replied: fc‘I am going to teach all my life, for von have so much to learn.” So the Boy and the Girl lived happily over after, just as they had first planned to do. MARY ROBINSON MARION COLGROVE Pledged Aloha Pledged Aloha Reading from left to right. First Row—T.eah Madson, Donna Belle Bozarth, Iva Packard, Pearl Fortune, Maude Johnson, Marion McCarn, Martha Heiner. Mina welsbard, Enlalia Ware,Ethel Witney __ __ _ . .. Second Row—Ruth Higgins, Alice Madson. Sadie Barrett. Marine Smyth, Violet Bowen, Mary Whctzel. Mabclle Wilbur. Faye Sturdevant, r.rma Towns,-ud. Emilv Grubb. Janetta Frick . .. , ... .__. Third Row Stella Barrington, Kdith Hafner. N'ellie Oeitlug. Tillle Huglln, Vera Gardner, Edith Gustafson,«.race Baumgardner. Nettle Packard, Fourth ’Row—HUnche Chain tter . El'a Cltaidfi. Ada Walker, Annice Woolf fie� , Nina Baumgardner, Elsie Ottoscn, Pauline Kratzer, Eva Baker. Marguerite Bennett Norub Ball. Maude Mace The Chrestomathian Society. (Founded in 1001.) Colors. Cream and wine. . Motto, “Mi dien.,? Y ELL. Room, room, khmii ! Zip, zah, boom! Besto, besto, Chresto, Chresto, Zip, zali, Ihkuii ! Spki.no Term, 1007. Presidents, Eva Scott, Mabel Kishinev. Vice-Presidents, Emma Moore, Klva Chapin. Critics, Julia Raid, Kva Scott. Fall Term, 1007. Presidents, Maude Blackford, Elsie Ottoson. Vice-Presidents, Pauline Kratzer, Maude Johnson. Critics, Xorah Ball, Maude Blackford. Winter Term, 1008. Presidents, Iva Packard, Klva Chapin. Vice-Presidents, Maude Johnson, I ea Madson. Critics, Iva Packard, Elsie Ottosen. This year is indeed one of progress for the Ch restoma t Ilian. Since the arrival of the twin sisters to the family circle of societies, the society assumes an added dignity and refuses to be- further called “ The Baby.” Altho taking her departure from Babyhood, the society retains some of her early traits, namely: high ambitions and earnest effort for their attain- ment. She also brings with her the credit of two places won at the Woman’s Oratorical. The first annual contest resulted in a tie with the Shakes for second place and the next was the winning of second plaee also. The Society has enjoyed itself in a social way. Tin month of October bad adorned the trees with autumn leaves and had tinted the skies a little more than usual to add to the festive occasion planned for out at Sans Souci. A cottage with gay Japanese lanterns shining thru the Chresto colors designated a retreat where the evening was to bo spent and where nineteen new members submitted to the initiation. A banquet was then spread and enjoyed in true Chresto fellowship. As the late ear was heard rumbling in the distance, the girls felt themselves compelled to leave the warmth of the large, hospitable fireplace, in whose cheery light they had gathered and spent the last hours telling stories. So they made their way back t Xormal, having parsed a most enjoyable evening. A pleasant (went in the society life was the “Open Session” given on the evening of March sixth. The theme of the evening’s program was “Woman.' the subjects of the two orations being “Frances Willard” and “The Ideal of Womanhood.” The conclusion of the program was a farce, UA Gentle Jury,” from whom a verdict was expected. After a vain attempt to come to a decision, the judge discharged the jury, being assured that they “never could agree.” Another enjoyable feature of the evening was the music contributed by the band, the quartet and the solo by Miss Vroom. So may the work of the ('hrestomathian over he characterized bv the spirit of the motto, “Ieh dien,” which with tIk anchor of hopefulness renders best service and honors to the Societv and the school itself. TILLIE HUGHLIN Chresto Oratorical Representative Womens' Oratorical Our Mascot. And now we have within our sphere Our mascot whom we all revere, Our Teddy. Beside the president’s chair he sits, Enjoys the pathos and the wit As his glance about the room he flits, Onr Teddy. Our Teddy does his duty too; To the cream and wine is ever true. Yes, Teddy. Your presence teaches regularity, And emphasizes punctuality, And fosters originality; Thanks, Teddy. But then on initiation night You place the girls in quite a plight, Bold Teddy. Your part in the act is only known To those who have greater courage shown And braved that ordeal all alone With Teddy. Yes. Teddy; here’s to our mascot kind. May we always remain in that frame of mind With Teddy. That we always inspire by example strong. That we always do duty when called upon. And so Chresto standards and fame prolong. Hail Teddy! CHRESTO OCTETTE Leah Madson Faye Sturdevant Donna Belle Bozarth Eulalia Ware Sadie Barrett Elva Chapin Violet Bowen Erma Townsend A Change of Plans. By IVA A. PACKARD Some years ago, oil the evening of the twenty-ninth of October, the ln ys of Plainfield were assembled in Mr. Stanley’s barn. It was apparently a secret .gathering, for their conversation was carried on in mysterious whispers or in low tones. As they talked, they were busily engaged in converting a pile of innneent- looking pumpkins into hideous jack-odantems, which were to be used in the mining Hallowe'en merry-making. This year the boys intended t have a remarkable celebration. The preparations were to he kept a profound secret, especially from “those troublesome girls.’’ ‘‘They would lie afraid of hurting someone's feelings,” oik of the 1h vs had said scornfully, “dust as if the men in this town didn’t play Hallowe’en tricks when they were boys.” “We mustn’t forget those� Richards ’ said Harold, as they were suggesting plans for the eventful night. “They are both as stingy as they can be. All llicv seem to live for is to make money.” 4 •' “And Air. Richard is too cross for anything,” said another boy. “We have all found that out,” laughed Roger. “A cs, indeed,” the hoys assented. “What, shall we do?” “I’ll tell you,” said Joe. “There is that pile of wood that hasn’t Ikjcii stored in the. shed. Let’s scatter that all over the yard.” ‘‘Just, the tiling,” said Sam. “Won’t Mr. Richard Ik� angry.” “Are you talking about Air. Richard?” asked a bright-faced lad who had just arrived. The boys greeted him with glad cries of “Hello, Paul.” “Thought you couldn’t come.” Paul seemed to be a general favorite and for the next few minut s the U� ys all talked at once in an endeavor to inform him of tin progress of their plans. “Hut. weren’t you talking alnmt Air. Richard as I came in?” Paul repeated. “I thought I hoard you planning some trick to play upon him.” “We were,” said Joe. “We wouldn’t do it if he wasn’t so stingy and cross.” “I thought that at first,‘hut have changed my mind since,” said Paul. “Why ?” inquired the hoys. “Aon all know that Grandfather Harris has been visiting us. Well, he told mo a story about Air. Richard this afternoon. Shall I tell it to von ?” The boys nodded and Paul went on: “Years ago Grandfather and Mr. o Richard were neighbors. Air. Richard had twin sons, James and Xed. Ned was a good boy, but James was not. He was very lazy and was always doing mean things. In some, way he managed to have the blame for his misdeeds fall upon Ned and as lie always behaved himself l� efore his parents, or seemed to do so, he became their favorite. “When the boys were old enough to be sent away to school, it was decided that they could not afford to send both. Ned had often been denied pleasures which his brother James could obtain so easily, so he was not surprised when told that James was to go. “For a time James did very well; then lie became friends with some of th'e worst young men in the school, and it was not long before he was both a drunkard and a gambler. He sent home for large sums of money, but tin amounts ho revived were not enough to pay his debts. At last, he ran away and his parents have not heard from him since. They were broken-hearted when they learned of his disgrace, and it is to pay his debts that they work so hard to make money.” “What became of Ned?” Roger asked in a low voice. “Ho went west soon after James went to school, in order to earn enougli that he too might get a better education. When ho heard of his parents’ trouble, ho sent them all the money lie could spare from time to time, but for a long while they have not hoard from him either. Grandfather says their greatest desire now is to find James and help him to start life anew, and to sec Ned again and hear him say he has forgiven them.” Paul stopped speaking and for a moment there was silence, then Joe said, “Oh, hoys, how ashamed I ain of the things I have suggested doing.” “I think wo all are ashamed of ourselves,” said Roger. “Oali’t we do something to help them?” “How do you like this plan?” asked Paul. “Let’s ask the girls to help us. They can cook up things for a supper and then on Hallowe’en night we can go to Mr. Richard’s place and instead of scattering that wood about, we can store it in the shed. After that we can go in and eat supper with them.” The boys agreed after a short debate as to whether they couldn’t get along without “those girls.” It was divided they couldn’t, so the girls were asked. The jack-o lanterns were to hr used to light the procession to the door, when they should have finished their work. Hallowe’en night was all that could he desired. Roys and girls flitted about in the shadow of buildings and a group of noiseless workers sxm gathered in Mr. Richard’s yard. Many hands made light work of tin task Indore tin in. When the last stick of wood was piled neatly in the shed, the jack-o-lanterns were lighted, baskets were produced, and the procession marched boldly to the door. Mr. Richard answered Paul’s knock, but in sonic way he seemed very different from the Mr. Richard they knew. It was easy for Paul to say. “We have heard about vour trouble, and wish to cat. our supper with you to show that we want to lv friends.” “And have kindly stored our winter fuel in the shod for ns. Oh, we saw you through the window. Rut, come in, come in,” and lie threw open the door with a smile. The young people entered and found that their host had another gtust, a tall sunburnt man. “This is my son Ned,” said the old man, looking proudly at the stranger. “And this,” tenderly touching a letter in Mrs. Richard’s hand, “is from our son James who is also coming home. Thank God, lie is a different man now.” “Oh, we are so glad,” they all cried. Who could he sad after that ? What a merry time they had. Every one liked Mr. Ned very much and they found that Mr. and Mrs. Richard wen- very pleasant people, too. After eating suppor and listening to the stories the stranger had to tell, they departed for home with thankful hearts for this unusual Hallowe’en celebration. ei Mr IS HltwlAI 11UH [JlL53HH miiiayd wifi dl 31 SCENE FROM CHRESTO OPEN SESSION Resigned' Jupiter gce-whilikins! Why, you can’t resign from a jury. OSSOLI SOCIETY. Heading from left to right— First row—Lydia letter. Mav Clinton. Mae Forney. Harriet Cassady. Myrtle Maloney. Alice 1-eeeh. Mary Henson. Edith Miller. Mary Norton. Second row—‘Miss Ashby. Vie I'fTord. Adelaide Hardee, Clara Met «11. Kebeeen Madsen. Elizabeth Colt. May CockI in, Myrna Fish, Clara Rundlett- Third row—i oroth.v Thompson. Susie Merton . Anna Hrotli. Eliza Ik tli llnrnnck. Airio s (Sardner. Selma Carlson. Zelphn Cooney. Oithryne Query, Christie Todd, Josephine Cralmin. Emily I-enz. .... . , , , , , , .... Fourth row—Mthel I.. Stanley. Maltha Kin ley, Maxle Halley. tiny Moose. Louise Ivnmse. Joaenklue 1 ueker. I-.iliel .fames, JcssU Shore. in ley k� l l.'l I ‘«at llikt Ii I ? ■ t � I il • The Ossoli Society. (Founded in 18970 Colors, Green and White. Motto, “Be to the host thou knowest ever true.” Yell. Rueka ehucka, boom! Itucka ehucka, boom! Iiueka ehucka, rucka ehucka, Boom! Boom ! Boom ! Whoop-la-ra ! Whoop-1 a-ri! Margaret Fuller Ossoli! Gazip! Gaza! Gazola! Gazzi! Rip Ra! Zip Za! Ossoli! Spiuxo Term, 11)07. President, Margaret Burkhart. Vice-President, Elizabeth Burney. Critic, Eva Dolmagc. Fai.i. Term, 1907. Presidents, Miss Montague, Miss Benson. Vice-Presidents, Miss McCall, Miss Miller. Critics, Miss Pardee, Miss Met all. Winter Term. 1907-08. Presidents, Miss James, Miss Pardos. Vice-Presidents, Miss Fish, Miss Todd. Critics, Miss Gardner, Miss Cooney. • ,___________________________t The Ossoli Literary Society was organized in 1897. It is one of the newer literary societies. Our motto, “Be to the best thou knowest ever true,” is our established rule and model, and has helped to prepare many a girl for the real education which comes after school days are over. In the history of the society this year might well be spoken of as one of unusual success. On account of the many special programs, much interest has been shown in the work. But the school year is drawing to a close and many of our girls are soon to leave us. They shall l e missed, hut when they go out this year to take up their lift1 work amongst younger Iowa, we believe that it will bo such as will he a credit to the school and society. Therefore, who will say but that in after years the twentieth century may be distin- guished by boundless activity of thought, and that this thought might not. be directed mainly to a great work of education done by these members of the Margaret Fuller Ossoli (dub, who leave this year. Although the development of intellectual life is the main object, the social hour is not neglected. This year the fall term opened with die initiation of fourteen new girls. It was at this time that the old and new members met together for the first. The new members were made to at home with themselves and their sisters, and promised to be loyal members. Following this the Annual Banquet, held iu honor of the new members, at the home of (dara McCall, was probably the most enjoyable event of the year. ETHEL JAMES Ossoli Representative Women’s Oratorical Contest Horoscope of Ossoli Seniors, 1908 NAME Impression Given School Record Failing Ultimately Epitaph Lizzie Barner Studious Catching Bugs Well, I don't know Deaconess And gave joy to all she met Elizabeth Burney Reserved Mostly music Eating onions Prima donna The deceased had a large and enthusiastic funeral Selma Carlson Modest Unable to find her record Keeping quiet President of Smith College Alas, the best of friends must part Harriet Cassady Mischievous Pretty fair Giggling Sailing on an iceberg They went and told the sexton And the sexton tolled the bell Elizabeth Colt Not so bad Passed Backsliding Salvation Army Tickled to death Ethel James Scared Elocution Absentminded Nice old lady They never fail who die in a great cause Martha Kinley Sincere Faithful Too much study Time will tell Her life was one of helpfulness Alice Leech Just wait Famous for ones Looking wise Globe trotter Many sad hearts grieve for thee Clara McCall Coquettish Campustry Expressing her opinion Human phonograph She died declaiming Hattie McCall Roberts Dignified Good will of the faculty Asking ages Club woman Age 109. The good die young Clara Rundlett Proper Good all around Standing cornerwise Red Cross Nurse Quietly lived, quietly died Christie Todd Authorative Best untold Flirting Woman's rights champion She ruled him with an iron hand Of all sad words of tongue or Dorothy Thompson Sedate No complaint Stealing pie Prim old maid pen, the saddest are these, “It might have been Lydia Venter Fair minded Interrupted Has none Teacher Living still in the hearts of her friends Mary Norton Confiding Safe 1 Smiling Missionary Those black eyes will snap no more Margaret. The Story of a Pioneer Woman. By EDITH MILLER Beneath the currant and gooseberry bushes in our garden lies a tombstone, gray and mossy with age. No one over sees it unless he stumbles ii]x� n ii accidentally. But wo children knew it was there, and I think we rather enjoyed the sensations of fear and awe it inspired. Nothing would tempt us to go down the garden path past it at night, but often in the day-time we would coax Mother to go with us and read the inscription on the flat white slab. As clearly as though I saw it only yesterday, I ean see every word of that brief epitaph: M a no a u kt Somers, Died Feb. I, 1838, Aged 28 Vrs. 2 Mo. Wife of Charles Somers, Mother of Marv, Margaret, Constance and Louise. And this is the story Mother told us when wo grow older—a story that was almost tradition, having come down from the earliest settlers in that part of the country thru several generations. In the early days of the history of our state, Indians roamed over the prairies and thru the forests; and the blood-curdling, almost human cry of the panther was a frequent sound. Among the first to bravo the dangers of the new country were Charles Somers and his young wife, Margaret. They came from New York to found a home in the wilderness. Their capital consisted in health, stout hearts, plenty of energy and a high purpose. Their nearest neighbors were three miles distant. This family made them welcome until a log cabin was built and made as comfortable as the loving hands of the young husband could make it. How happy they were in a home all their own ! Too happy to think of their isolation from their old world, or to he frightened by the dangers that might, have caused fear in less intrepid hearts. Experiences sometimes came, however, which tried even their stout courage. Margaret always stayed out-of-doors with her husband when her household duties would permit. One day, coming in from the edge of tin- clearing where Charles was felling trees, the song on her lips suddenly died as she stopped on the threshold. Just inside the door stood an old Indian wrapped in a dirty, ragged blanket, a tomahawk in one hand and in tin- other Margaret’s beloved powter tea|K t. He was startled by her appearance and quickly raised his tomahawk. For an instant they faced each other motionless! Margaret’s heart almost stopped beating. Should she turn and run ? Xo, that would bo useless. A thousand emotions swept over her. Then the old Indian’s face began to soften. He lot the tomahawk fall to his side, and holding up the pewter teapot, pointed to his reflection in the polished bottom. Margaret loved that teapot; it had been lier mother’s and her grand- mother's; but she smiled, and pointing to it and then to the Indian, indicated that be might keep it. lie grunted in a pleased sort of way and soon stalked away thru tho forest, proud as a king of his new trophy. The years passed on. To Charles and Margaret Somers they brought days of sunshine and days of shadow, and sometimes days of dashing rain, lint they also brought tho music of baby voices. Four little daughters had been bom to make bright and merry the log cabin in the woods. Many a home of wealth and luxury might have coveted tlie contentment that reigned supreme in that humble home. The winter that Louise was a baby was such a winter as the settlers had never before known. For weeks and weeks the snow was so deep it was almost impossible to go any distance. Perhaps the terrible cold helped to sap Margaret’s strength. At any rate, she was not the strong, healthy woman she had been, Hetr life the past eight years had not been an easy one and tho trials she had undergone had loft their trace on heart and mind. Charles was out early and late cutting down trees to enlarge their clearing. Margaret, as she went about her daily tasks, could hear the ringing blows from the strong, swift strokes of his ax. One of these bitter winter days had come to a close. Darkness was settling over everything. Suddenly Margaret realized that Charles should have come home long before. She wont to the door and listened intently. The dismal howls of the wolves filled her with a sudden dread of impending danger. Then she hoard a faint whistle as of some one blowing thru his hands. Some accident had befallen Charles! Tolling Mary to take care of the little ones while she was gone, Margaret throw a shawl over her head and started in the direction of tho whistle. The snow was so deep she made slow progress. Once in a while the long, gaunt figure of a wolf crossed her path. Finally she reached the edge of the clearing and heard the voice of her husband not far away. Quickly she came to him and found that he was pinioned beneath the branches of a fallen tree. He was not hurt severely, but was unable to extricate himself. Margaret tried with all her strength to lift the branch. She could not move it an inch. What was to be done? Sin could not leave him alone with the wolves while she went for help. In desperation she seized his ax and tried to cut tho tough, gnarled wood. It was a hopeless task. Her feeble strength was soon exhausted and she sank helpless upon the snow. But soon she rose. She must do it! Again and again she tried, only to fail. Charles had tried to keep up her courage and his own by hopeful words. But now he was silent as he thought of the fate that seemed to await him and Margaret and their four helpless little ones. Suddenly, in the midst of their despair, they heard a twig snap at a little distance, and a figure wrapped in a dirty, ragged blanket came gliding out of the woods. Silently he picked up the ax and in a few minutes Charles was free. Then, as silently as he had come, the figure disappeared again into the forest, Margaret would have believed that he was an angel of mercy, had not a pewter teapot been hanging from his belt. Not long after this experience, diaries appeared at the home of the nearest neighbors early one morning. 11 is face was pale as he asked that the mother might come to sec; his wife, who was very sick. The exposure and fright of that night in the woods had resulted in a serious illness. The neighbors were very kind; the husband neither ate nor slept; the little girls looked on in silent wonder. Margaret was brave, as she had always been. But it was hopeless. After two days made almost interminable by suffering, just as the sun was setting, she died. They laid her to rest on a hillside not far from the house. The heart broken husband took his motherless little girls back to New York, expecting to return in the spring to erect a monument at his wife’s grave. But it was several years before he could afford such an expense, and then no trace of the grave could 1m' found. The neighbors who had attended the funeral came and helped in the search. But all trace of it was lost. 'They remembered that on the 1 y of the funeral an old Indian with a queer object hanging from his belt had stood a silent spectator just at the edge of the clearing. If he lid only return, perhaps Ik? could locate the grave-—Indians have such keen eyesight and good memories. But no one knew where to find him and he liad not appeared in the neighborhood since that day. Finally the husband went away, newer to return, leaving the stone, in the hope that some time the grave would be discovered. The little log cabin lias long since passed away. It once stood where our home now stands. Somewhere oil a hill slope of our farm there is an unmarked, lonely grave. I ndor the currant and gooseberry bushes in the garden lies a flat, white tombstone, a monument to an idyl and a tragedy which would otherwise have been long forgotten. In (Demoriam to our departed sister ZIEPHA M. COONEY 1882-11)08 “Gone before. To that silent shore.” _ ____ Jjfofat' isTr 0' (]It iilJ uy S ?i 2 t y . 2 £ OC ls % ZETA LETHE AN S« • IKTY. Reading from left to right— First row Mary Newman, Katharine Travis. Mabel Black, Flam Large. Ethel Alley. Grace Stuart, Ella Wegener, Anna Oeach, I.ena Io«t! l Second row Bessie Garmon, Nellie Goodman. Merle Crowe. Jennie Mnttati.srh. Nolle Hatch. Rosinn Bhoop, Ella Tostlebe. tiertrude Jeffrey. Third'row Slessle Langwlth. Ruth Schwarck, Lula Pogue. Emma Kederleln. Meg Hawk. Anna Hong, Jessie Chrlsclillles. Edna Tyler, Neva Patterson. lH roihy Chriachllloa. „ . .. . , .. , , , Fourth row Lilly Bird, Elizabeth ltoblnson. Ethel Harvey. Lcnnea Her� :. Nettie Waldnian. Kalhorlne Marshall. Rose iaggt. Mary Strickland. Mamie Slid ton. The Zetalethean Society. Coj.oks, Rose and Gray. Flower, Red Rose. Motto, “We seek the Truth.” Spring Term, 1007. Presidents, Mattie Rankin, Beryl (’ox. Vice-Presidents, Eva Frazier, Jennie Mattausch. (Vities, Jennie Potgcter, Maude Shelton. Fall Term, 1907. Presidents, Clara Larue, Blanche Williamson. Vice-Presidents, Anna I long, Clara Largo. Critics, Blanche Williamson, Mary Strickland. Winter Teum, 1907-08. Presidents, Maude Shelton, ICdna l ylcr. Vice-Presidents, Kathervn Travis, Iauinca Berg. Critic's, Anna Hong, Kathervn Iravis. The Zetalethean Sindety was organized in 189:5, by twenty strong, cour- ageous girls. At first, as with the lnginning «� f most enterprises, the re were many trials and adversities, hut by these very hardships our society has grown, and today carries alof t the laurels which it has .so nobly earn • !. The first meetings were held in a class-room, which was decorated only with dust and cobwebs, but in 1902, when the' main building was completed, the Zetas were give n the bright, beautiful hall they now occupy, it being the emly one that faces the main campus. Tim memilx rsliip of the society has changed from time to time, but the Zrta girls have been true te� each other and t« the school. Their purpos • to seek for intellectual, .social and moral culture has been ever remembered and followed. Intellectual culture� is secured by participation in their high- grade programs; social culture is gained by tin members as they mingle and enjoy their many social functions; and moral culture is obtained by their faithful adherence te� their motto, “We seek the Truth.” However, the greatest gain conics from the sharing of each other’s hopes, joys and disap- pointments, and forming firm and lasting friendships. Among our girls there are many who have become very successful. From the time of our charter members, among whom was Miss Rigbv, now a minimi- ary in India, to the present, time we have them enrolled, and alt lie scattered to far distant places they are proud that they are Zetas. It is with a feeling of sadness that we leave our beloved society, now that another war's work is ended. We feel that it lias been successful and that • the prospects of the future year are bright, indeed. Here's to tin Zelas—those who have gone, the present members, and those who shall succeed us! On February first, nineteen eight, the Zeta girls took up the rob of hostess and entertained, not their brothers, but some one’s else, at a Leap Year Party at Odd Fellows’ ball. Cupid was present shooting, not darts, but hearts and milieus, at the entertainers. Considering the year, we can at least say that this was a very rare occasion. The Zetaletheans had their general initiation in the early fall. The new members were taken out to Rownd’s Park in hayracks, and were there treated to an abundant picnic supper and several “degrees.” Their conduct gave promise of jolly times to come. MADGE HAWK Zetalethean Representative Women’s Oratorical Contest 14 The Only Surrender of Colonel Culver. By JENNIE MATTAUSCH. “It will do no good to discuss the matter further. After Saturday’s game you must quit football or lose my support” “But, granddad,, so long as I keep up my work, what difference can it make if I play ?” “Mv word is final. If vou wish to leave rav home to make vour own 9 • i � way thru college, play football; if not, quit.” And Jaek Culver knew that it was useless to sav more. He took his hat 4' and strode out of the house to seek the companionship of bis team-mates, ami to toll them of what had just occurred. Jack was a tall, broad-shouldered young man with black hair and snap ping dark eyes. But what was more important to the students of Stanton Kniversity was the fact that he was the captain of their football team, am! the best player the school had ever known. The blow which he had dreaded all season had fallen, and it was with a very depressed feeling that he walked slowly along, thinking of all this meant to him. II is parents had died whim he was a little boy, and ever since he had lived with the whimsical old gentleman, Colonel Culver, who had blighted his fondest hope but a few minutes before. He was dependent on his grandfather for everything, and he well knew that without his assistance the senior year would not mean much to him. Despite the peculiarities which the old man possessed, be was kind-hearted, and had been as a father to Jack ever since the death of his only son, Jack’s father. Now that he was an old man, it would be wrong to go against his wishes, which meant in the end an entire separation from his nearest and dearest relative. On the other hand he thot, “What will my team say if I leave them in the middle of what promises to bo a most successful season'” It was with these thots that he entered the gymnasium where most of the boys had assembled for practice. “What’s up?” said Ralph Gray. “Not worrying about the game with Bayard, are you ? Why, old man, with a few of your fast plays we’ll wipe them off the earth. Saturday’s game is nothing compared to the ones with Glenmore and Dumont, which comi� later on.” “No,” chimed in Dick Herrick, the optimistic little quarterback, “but with the best captain going, and loyal rooters to back us, we’ve got to win. We’ll stand by you, Jack, to the last; so cheer up.” “It isn’t that. You’re the best bunch a fellow ever had the honor to Ik captain of, bub boys, Saturday will be the last time we’ll play together. Bo thinking of whom von want for a new captain, for I’m going to quit tlu? game “You don’t mean that you would leave us when you know that we can do nothing without you, do you ?” exclaimed one of the big tackles. “I am afraid that’s it. Let me explain. You know granddad has always Urn opposed to football. Thinks it a rough and tumble fight and all that. Never would go to a game to see for himself. He imagines that boys go oil the field for the sole purjiose of knocking the heads off their opponents. Well, to make a long story short, he informed me an hour ago that I must quit playing or clear out. It’s a whole lot to leave the only home you ever knew, hut that isn’t all. I can’t leave the old man for the sake of a mere sport. Yon won’t see ii ihat way now, but think it over and you’ll agree with me.” It was with gloomy faces that the team went out to practice that night, but they played their usual strong, fast game. Saturday came at last, and with it the Stanton-Bayard game. It was a beautiful day in early October, with no wind to hinder the players. At two o’clock the grand stand was packed with enthusiastic, confident rooters. From a distance it looked like masses of color. On one side waved the scarlet and black of Stanton, on the other the yellow and blue of Bayard. Two towns were interested, because Bayard University was situated in a city just across the river, and great rivalry existed between them. From lx)th places the people flocked to the field. As Colonel ('ulver left his home to go to his office, his arm was caught by Ross Wilson, a classmate of Jack’s. “You must go to the game, Colonel,” he said. “A loval old citizen like you can’t sit and read law h(M)ks while eleven boys are j«laying their best to land the honors in your town.” “But 1 never have gone to a game,” replied the Colonel, “and never want to. It’s nothing but a brutal fight.” u()h, you can’t get out of it. You must come. Jack expects to stop playing for your sake. Come ami see him play his last game.” Finally the old man yielded, and he was hurried off to the scone of the “brotgl fight.” When the teams went onto the field, they wore greeted by the lusty voices of their supporters. Yells were given and songs were sung. If rooting counted for much, the teams had almost an equal show. The coin was tossed and the boys took their places. Then tin referee’s whistle blew and the game was off with a dash. Every face on the field showed grim determination. Every act was quick and accurate. For a few minutes the Stanton boys wen- swept off iheir feet by the rush of the players whom they had considered “dead easy.” Tin we from Bayard ploughed steadily on, to within ten yards el Stanton’s goal. Then Jack’s lx vs braced themselves and the game com- menced to go the other way. Slowly but steadily they pressed towards the rminii's’ goal. Then the whistle blew and the first half was ended. The team gathered around Jack between halves. “Boys.” lie said, “we’ve got to win this game. Remember, it’s the last one we play together. We can't lose it, nor have it end even in a tie. Play for all that’s in you and we’ll win.” The teams came onto the fi� -Id once more, and the game was off for the second time. Silence reigned on the side lines. Every eve was turned eagerly, anxiously, toward the players. Even the Colonel was growing nervous. Even he was fascinated by the perseverance shown by the twenty- two hoys before him. Both reams fought for e very inch of ground. Time was passing and neither goal seemed in much danger. The teams moved hack and forth nearly in the middle of the field. Suddenly a hoy with an “S” on the front of his jersey, dashed up the field with the ball under his arm. On he went. Ten yards twenty thirty forty fifty and—yes, he was over the goal. A touch-down was made. The yells from the grand stand wore deafening. “What’s the matter with Jack Pulveri’’ rang out on the air. An old, gray-haired man joined in the cry, “lie’s all right.” lie was proud that lie was the grandfather of the hero of the day. The hall was brought t � the field and kicked over the goal by the boy who had just carried it safely over the line. Onco more shouts burst from the excited crowd. The whistle again sounded and the game was ended. Over the lines rushed the crowd, eager t grasp Jack’s hand. Among those approaching he saw a well-known figure. “Granddad! You here if’ was all he could say. “Yes, I’m here, and I'm proud of you, my boy, proud of you.” Then he was brushed aside by the crowd, but Jack knew instinctively that his football days were not ended. SCENE FROM ZETA OPEN SESSION IOWA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL BUILDING 19 08 To left of center, rending from left to right- John IHckman, W. E. Ilamstreet, L. A. Itice, Roy Porter, Orin Merlcle. Walter Render. Clar- ence Boyd, Floyd Bailey. Arthur Bird, W. (). Miller, A. Kramer. F. Bruins, Carl Miller. R. s. Grossman, lx � Shillinglnw. To right of center—A. L. Smith, Roy Crause, Sydney Maiden, Fred Rausch, S. K. Zink, G. I). Pleach er. T. (� . P. Berger, F. Cabarrus. F. E. Willard. E. M. Bouten. R. E. Kills, C. C. Ilam- «•rsly. Clyde Wood, LeRoy Dunham. philomath fan i.iterary society. Center Section—J. P. Johnson. Arnold Hager. Edward Bronson. Oscar Tostlele. X. Uatcheler, Paul linger. I. . E. Pnrter.F. i: Burlier, C. F. Schwelker. F I.. Olson. S. A. ('..liiuoin. Fr d � � rhi«s iir!n Bangs. John Kays Other memlirrs not In picture—Emil Trott, Frank Byrnes. Koberi Dick, Ueulten Zink. Fr� -d Mitchell, H. 1,. Hill. I.«� «ier latm n, Emerson Taylor. I Intis Bergstrom. The Philomathean Literary Society. Colons, Pink and White. Flowkh, Carnation. Motto: “ Vila sine I Herts mors ex . ( Life without literature is death.) Emblem: Greek letter Phi. Yell. W ienie worst, saner kraut, {)i etzels, beer. Philos, Philos, we’re all here. Xigga, nigga, hoe pot a toe, half past alligator, ram ham hum-a-gater, ('hiek-a-ra-da, Philos, Philos! Kali! rail! rah! Presidents. Spring Term, 1907—George Kramer, F. L Byrnes. Fall Term, 1907 ( F. Schweiker, Emil Trott. Winti r 17 rm, 1907-0N-—S. A. Cnhagau, Thomas G. P. Berger. Spring Term, 190S—A. L Smith. It, was in a little dingy class-room in “Old North Hall,” thirty-two yeain ago that ten earnest Normal hoys organized the Philomathean Literary Society. Conditions have changed somewhat from those that existed in 1S7C� , hut the old spirit which animated the charter members still lives in the hearts and minds of the Philos today. F. L. OLSON Winner of 1st Place Triangular Oratorical Contest Winner of 3d Place Interstate Preliminary Instead of the lamp-lighted class-room of '70, tin Philos now meet with their sister Alphas in an uj -to-date society hall in the n v Auditorium building. Instead of having a membership of ten, the society now has fifty- seven, while many hundred have graduated and taken up their chosen work, 'till cherish- ing the happy and profitable days they spent with the Philos. The Philos have always been noted for their ability to debate. This has been demon- strati d time and time again in the past, but more recently tin's year. On the Ames-Normal debate, in the' fall term, the Philos were repre- sented hv Emil Trotl Feniierikus Bruins and F. Sehwoiker. In the Winter Triangular debate between the societies, the Philos swept away everything, they winning five points, while they left three points for the Aristo and one for the Orios. In the Kansas-Normal debate� this spring, the Philos are represented by ( F. Xchweiker and A. L. Smith, alternate, while Blanche Fitzsimmons, onr sweet Alpha sister, has the honor of being the first lady to represesnt .Normal in an inter- collegiate debate. The Philos are no less renowned for their ability in Oratory. Last year “Jasper” Byrnes won first honors with his oration on ‘‘William Jennings Bryan,” and this year Frank Olson, our genial brother, repeated the per- formance by winning first with his oration on “The Tail of the Desert.” Mr. Olson also won third prize in the Interstate Preliminary Oratorical Contest this spring. To recount all the deeds done by the Philos would fill a volume, but a word must In said in regard to their social relations with their sister Alphas. It is needless to say that we are proud of them. Many a joint session, banquet, picnic, etc., do wo enjoy with thorn. The Valentine Party given by the Alphas to their brothers was a very enjoyable occasion. The banquet given by the Philos in honor of the Alphas, on Washington’s Birthday anni- versary, was a pronounced success. The past lies behind us; there is no present; the future lies before us. What it has in store for us, we know not. But. we do know that if we preserve the true old Philo spirit, all will be well, and many generations lienee, perchance we may hear noble men singing “Oh, I’m so glad I’m a Philo.” And if the future Philos follow in the footsteps of those that have gone before them, they will continue to be what they are today— exponents of the highest ideals in all literary- pursuits. PHILO BASKET BALL TEAM. From left to right—Paul Hagar, Frank Sucher, C. F. Schweiker, Robert Porter, Arthur Smith, R. S. Grossman. i i c fr Pbi ® j)D . « . 6 Wi s c.� Coin rods in Irms..., Q.ua.v c R2 Vv jrfert, C allece S Pc t s ,,.,.0(wn College � 14 In Business....... T Ju t e To PovZ nog frK .W (( p e.� Heoe S4 ;.at ,«, ....................Jtkv.etJU ', pirec. irs Vuit To TS« Aul l 3t ti.ool....9,0y W4A en t 1 5 T l j M . .. Th GL� TteTtTe ( i. The Story of a True Girl. By C. F. SCHWEIKER Miss Lota Goodwin was tin most competent and reliable stenographer that was ever employed by the large grain commission merchants, Ballington, Booth Company, whoso main office was oil Wall Street, New York City. Leta had an invalid mother, wlio had lx en left a widow when beta wa a very little girl. A small house and lot was all that was left them in tli • way of property. .Next to her mother, Lota’s dearest friend and companion was her brother, Carl, a few years younger than herself. Lota’s mother worked hard to support her two children, after their father had died, but sin could not do very much on account of her ]kkh health. Sin' did the best she could, however, hut the time came when the little home had 1o l - mortgaged. W hen Leta was about, fifteen years of age, she quit school to go to work, altho her mother wished her to gel as good an education as possible. The tinii came also when Carl was compelled to go to work, and between the two, they earned enough money to supjx rt the little family. But Leta was an ambitious girl, and aspired to higher things. She was not satisfied with working at the little xld jobs that came to her, so sir.- took up a correspondence course in Shorthand and Typewriting, and after a few months die spent a short time in a night school to complete her course . She was a bright student, and displayed remarkable ability in her chosen line, and was recommended to a position in the office of Ballington, Booth vV Company, Grain Merchants. She was very happy in her new position, and was glad that her wages had been increased so much above what they had formerly been. She rejoiced in the thought that some day she might bo able to help lift the mort- gage that hovered over her little home. About this time, her brother Carl, secured a position as office boy with a rival grain firm, the Great Northern Elevator Company, whose main office was just across the street, from that of Ball ington, Booth k Company. These two large grain companies were strong competitors, and in almost every large transaction in grain on tin floor of the Stock Exchange, the greatest competition and rivalry would be between the representatives of the two firms. One night in early September, when the grain all over the country began to move towards the (‘levators and large grain centers, and when the office forces in the two offices wore compiled to work late at night in order to clear up the day’s transactions on the Exchange, a valuable contract bad mysteriously disappeared from the Great Northern office. Carl had been the last one to leave the building that night, owing to the fact that lie had souk extra mailing matter that, had to go on the night trains, and some other clerical work bad to be done. Tims it was that suspicion was fastened on him, and when lie was seen to enter the office of Ballington, Booth A; Company, the papers under his arm, the evidence seemed complete. The contents of the document were made known to tin Ballington people, and hv a clever stroke of business tin next day, the Ballington house made a great “sweep” on the Stock Exchange, which plunged the Great Northern people in great loss. The following day, Carl was arrested, charged with appropriating valuable papers from tin Great Northern office. His bond was placed at two thousand dollars, hut as no one could or would hail him out at this sum, he was compelled to go to jail, and await his turn at trial in the District Court, which was in session at the time, but whose docket was almost full, thus necessitating a long delay and imprisonment for Carl. ?Twas a sad Inane at the Goodwins! Carl's mother could hardly hear the thought that her son was a thief. She had so often told Carl of the honorable� man his father was and had cautioned him against all appearance of dis- honesty, and theft. Let a was sure Carl was innocent, and, plucky little girl that she was, immediately devised means to have Carl released. One day, soon after this affair, Beta was approached by several of the representatives of tin Great Northern Company. They asked many questions of her, in regard to her home, Carl, and many other things. Lota thought they wen gathering information about Carl, and were going to release him and withdraw the charge they had lodged against him. They asked her about her work, and sonic of the affairs of the company she was with, and Lota answered them all for CaiTs sake. Time and again after this, she was approached by the Great Northern agents who wished t secure information in regard to the inside dealings of their competitors. They knew that Beta was entrusted with great secrets, and if they found them out, they might Ik able: to “get even” with the Ihdliugton people. But Beta would not reveal the secrets of Ballington, Booth fc Company. One day, when Wall Street was shaken by a terrible panic in grain, the manager of the Great Northern Grain Elevator ('ompany called his sub managers together in his private office and told them that their rival linn was on the verge of becoming bankrupt- and that if they could secure a copy of a certain letter that was in the possession of their com pet iters, they could control the grain market, and at the same time force their opponents to the wall. The plot was a good one, and if successful would mean the ruin of Hallington, Booth Company. But how to got this valuable letter was what troubled them. They could not break in and steal it—but they might he able to buy the private secretary of the Ballington people off with money. So Beta was approached the next day by the manager of the Great Northern Company, as she was going to lunch, and was invited into his private office. “Miss Goodwin,” said tho manager, “your brother is in jail at the present time charged with a serious crime, and if convicted he might 1m sent to the penitentiary. We have been thinking the matter over, and are of the opinion that he (night 10 be released.” “1 am sure I can hardly thank you enough,” spoke up beta, who was so joyous she could hardly speak. “But there is one condition,” said the manager, “and that is that you do us a slight favor.” “What is it?” asked beta. “Secure a valuable letter you wrote yesterday, and bring this to us.” “No, I cannot do that. I will do anything hut deceive my company. Besides we never take a copy of our letters----” “No,-hut you could get your notebook and read vour notes off to us. Besides releasing your brother, we will give you one, thousand dollars and a g xxl position with us at twice the salary you are now receiving. Vour answer to that.” Visions of tin release of Carl flitted thru beta’s brain. She thought of the thousand dollars, and how it would more than lift the mortgage off the little home, and place her mother in comfort. Sin almost was ready to say “yes,” but something within her seemed to hold her hack. She told them that she would think it over. But they would not listen to that. She must decide them and there, or all would bo over. She knew that if she refused, Carl would probably be prosecuted vigorously. Vet she could not perjure her soul, or bring ruin to her company, who trusted her with almost everything. Calmly bracing herself, she told the manager that she would not do such a base thing for a hundred thousand dollars, and burying her face in her hands, speedily left the room, having been cautioned that if she told anybody about what had happened or had been said, it would fare ill with her. When she went home at dinner, she said not a word to her mother, who questioned her in regard to her sadness, but beta told her she was not fending well. She went hack to the office in the afternoon, but she could not work. She wondered if she had done wrong� and thought of poor Carl. At alx ut three o’clock she went to the manager’s office and told him all. A hasty conference of the officials of the company was immediately called, and the result was that the company 'as able to get thru the day’s business safe and sound, altlio it was in great danger. “Miss Goodwin,” said the manager of the Bailing!on house, the next day, “you have saved this fimi by vour loyalty. And as a token of our appreciation of vour honesty and reliability in the face of the great temptation which you have so nobly resisted, we present you with this mortgage, which yen may destroy now that it is paid, and we will further state that your brother Carl has been released on bail and tho charge withdrawn. From now on, vour salarv will lx? doubled. Your brother awaits you in the hall. In IDcmoriam of Mrs. Etta Hiatt Sparks Wife of our brother Philo, Mr. William Sparks. 1866-1908 “0, may J join hr choir invisible Of those immortal dead who lire again In the minds made better by their 'presence.'’ GRADUATES OF THE PHILO SOCIETY WHO ARE FACULTY MEM HERS. Charles S. Cory, Robert Fullerton, Harry C. Cummins. George W. Newton, Wilber H. Render. C. A. Fullerton, G. S. Dick. Triangulm . OEBM-1NCX Team Philomath M LlTERMn -iocitTf fUJ ot Affirmative—(1) F. L. Olson, (3) Arthur L. Smith. Negative—(2) Fred Vorhies. (4) S. A. Cohagan. 4 15 CLIOSOrHlt' LITKUABV SOCIETY. Heading from left to right— First row Evangeline tint we, Leila Fitehncr. Virginia I (too, Minnie Cook, Lucy Huston, Fae N'ewcombe, Grace ImP.ols, Estelle Hoo1h 1. Irma Robertson, Mary Melxumld. Second row—Host iCatlunnl, Julia Jennings, Kloisc Emerson, Pearl Towle, Coral Syken, Jennie Oniibonbcrgor. Zorn Parrot. Clarlnn Leather. Third row Gertrude Flaherty, Verona Latng, Lucy Meyer, Naomi Fletcher, Nolle liownmu, Martha Batty, Alice Akliicli. Mabel lllnknon. Myrtle FotiroT nv—I'.tira Bartium. Venta Oa I In tier. Klin Kali. Atiunli lllliknon. llel« n l lll |mry. Clara Meyer. Kuth 11 editu� n, tin-� Ootfiw. Kiln Mclaln. Mithel Slilreinnit. Mary llnrnum. . . . ..................... .K i-n„ L‘urn««ih M n | ‘rN not in |•l•-r•lvo—Ktllll� Kntt ( I'nroiu� ,. 4 tiuitiin, l.ieaii At • • i• i«,. i .� � -. r The Cliosophic Society. Spicing Tkk.m, 1 DOT. Presidents, Jessica Dunn, Della Patten. Vice-Presidents, Amie Middleton, Pearle Moore. Critics, Eloise Emerson, Alice McKinney. Fai.l Term, 11)07. Presidents, Jennie DaubonlxTger, Anna Ilinkson. Vice-Presidents, 'Eloise Emerson, I ay Newcomb. Critics, Grace DuBois, Helen Pillsburv. Winter Perm, 1907-08. Presidents, Lucy Meyer, Eloise Emerson. Vice-Presidents, (Mara Meyer, Edith Eh ret. Critics, Nell Bowman, Julia Jennings. MASCOT Hip a ka ra ka ri o! Light and truth and Clio! Maids the fairest, best you know, We the girls Clio! Clio! Such was the spirit tin Senior Clios manifested on their return in the fall and have successfully kept up hv the aid of their many efficient new members. Perhaps never in Cliosophic existence could the Clios boast of such a success- ful list of new members. The year was well liegun. Initiation was held at die Mr. Oliver Hearst cottage, the “new ones'’ being conveyed there in wagons. Their view, however, of the surrounding country was obstructed by their loyalty, for the old members saw that there was sufficient yellow bunting to fir them all up securely. The procedures of the afternoon wore an insight into their real value and a test of their ability, for we all agree to the fact that then are many advantages to the society which possesses a real “tub.” lie for one can’t lx a quitter if there isn’t a large aperture through which to make an exit. Another feature lending much amusement to all was the Hallowe’en party held at Willard Hall, Chautauqua Park. Oil February fifteenth the Orios displayed tlieir remarkable .social ability, wliieli characterized the evening of their annual banquet. Pleasure, however, has not been the e ntire aim of the Olios during tl i ANNA HINKSON year. .Miss Anna llinkson, in her well-rendered («ration at the Inter Society Oratorical Contest, won second place for them. Their short story contest, as well as the many inter; sting numbers rendered on the various regular pro- grams, are convincing that the Olios are doing all that they set out to do in the line of developing literary capabilities On December twentieth occurred the Cliosophic Open Session, which is given every two years. This was the first appearance of the ('lio octette and it made a very favorable first impression. The farce which was given under the direction of Aliss .Martin was a fair test of Cliosophic talent. As the year closes on us it shall take from the society many of the old girls who go with I he assurance that Cliosophic truths and standards will be staunchly upheld in the coming year by those who remain. CLIO OCTETTE Alice Aldrich, Stella Haebel, Lucy Meyer, Clara Lesher, Naomi Fletcher, Mary McDonald, Nell Bowman, Coral Sykes ' Aft — Vt � i)iva La : v L '-i A A 8 t v t v� V7 jr c O. � . rr 1 - TH Af r„r Ki G 0w«, ‘ Pi i j 8 CLIOSOPKI Sam. By NAOMI FLETCHER Samuel Hemisford Hathaway was tho nnlv child of Mr. Addison l. Hathaway, B. A., Ph. I)., LL. I). Naturally with so gifted and scholarly ;i father, it would lie unusual if Samuel did not tend to he almormallv brilliant. And so he was along certain lines. Ilis mother, also, a talented, energetic club woman, aspired to a glorious future for her son. At just this period of his existence, however, SamuePs personal apjxar ance and acquirements did not seem to indicate a very particular lx-nt u� literary or artistic pursuits. Ten long years, with all the accompanying graces of that age, wore Sam’s. 11(5 was short and fat, with a surplus of hands and feet. Ilis hair was that very artistic Titian hue, but it was usually pointing in almost as many directions as there won� hairs. Ilis round face wore a look of seriousness which accorded well with the patches of freckles, the honest “stub” nose, and bine eyes which looked right at you. You could hear his shrill whistle three blocks away, and in a few minutes see him chasing down the street, almost stumbling over a little fox terrier, his insepar- able companion, “Yip.” No amount of maternal admonition, commands or entreaties would cause Sam to assume any social duties. When a distinguished guest was at dinner, Sam would often upset everything within reach; or, sometimes, in smuggling food to Yip, who had sneaked in unnoticed to sit at his master's feet, the table-cloth would receive a sudden jerk, creating havoc among dishes, hoy, and dog. After being reprimanded by his father for his reticence in the presence of guests. Sain succeeded one day in blurting out {• a dignified old minister, “Say, mister, can we play marbles in heaven On being informed that “in all probability such a diversion would not be resorted to,” Sam solemnly asserted, “Then me for the other place, every time.” But if Sam’s conversational efforts were not. appreciated among his elders, he was most popular witli “the boys.” Ilis marvelous plays in marbles, bis “curves” and “in-shoots” in baseball, his extensive knowledge of football rules, and bis ability to “swim under” and “tread water” wen well known to his comrades; and in “shinny” he would challenge any four to beat him and Yip. Yip played an important part in almost all of Sam’s endeavors, and was a star in “shinny,” for by mixing with the tangled mass of clubs and feet, lie would manage to get. at least, three opponents down liefore he himself was “shinnied.” Sam was just then involved in a pet scheme of his. ft had long l cn bis ambition t organize a club among tho hoys. He had not been a deaf, if he was a dumb, spectator, during all tlu meetings of various clubs at his home. One in particular attracted him. It was the Associated Oharities not so enlled bv him, however. lie had attended the- past five Charity Halls, occupying a front seat, in the gallery. lie had listened when the ladies told harrowing tales of want and suffering among the poor. Sam’s heart was filled with pity; but lie thrilled with just anger when ho noticed that as soon as refreshments wore served, the poor were forgotten until tin next meeting. Sam was practical, and his loyal boyish heart responded to the needs of those hoys who wore such thin coats, whose feet were almost hare, and worst of all, hoys who didn’t have enough to eat. So Sam talked to his companions about a club. They hooted at the idea at first, but Sam persisted uniil he had a fair number interested. The first meeting was to be held in an old barn on a large, lonely lot. mid the boys were to “sneak” so the “other fellers” wouldn’t see. It was a scli ct crowd which gathered at tin appointed time. Sain was the chairman, as his knowledge of parliamentary' rule far exceeded the combined informa- tion of tin rest of the crowd. “Moetin’ come to order!” announced Sam authoritatively. All the whispering and shuttling and nudging stopped and the hoys stared solemnly at Sain. “When you conn to order, you must set down and be quiet and look at the president and-------” “What’re you giviif us? You ain’t no president,” volunteered one member. Sam checked all further remonstrance. “Now see here, fellers, if you’re 'goin’ to squabble over such tilings as presidents, you’ll never get down to business, an’ it'll bo all talk and no doin’, just like mas clubs, and” lie hastily proceeded as he heard the muttered “Don’t like this old woman’s club anyhow”- “lies ides we want to .agree , for ‘divided we stand, united we fall.’ ” lie delivered this last fateful message in such a masterful way that the boys all sat down with a thud on the floor, with eyes and mouths open ready for enlightenment. “This club isn’t goin’ to be like the women’s ‘Soshoatin’ (’harity.” (They call all the different stuff they eat, sosli, I guess.) We want to do something different from eatin’ and talkin.” Then Sam recited various instances of dire necessity of some of the boys in their own town, and thot it would bo showing tin right spirit to contribute their best suits to the cause. This met with the unanimous approval of the boys. % Sam also suggested that they might give other tilings, whereupon the boys began to show deepening interest by increasing vocal efforts. The hubbub grow until Sam happened t think it was time to call the meeting to order. As no hammer was available, lie threw sticks, stones, and even the unfortunate Yip, with unerring accuracy at several noisy members. The boys responded with redoubled enthusiasm. They were getting excited, and there arose animated discussions in this charitably inclined organization. “Aw—you're tight! Give old rusty skates and knives with one blade broke, and ‘mibs’ that ain’t round, and caps without bills—why, that ain’t no way, you stingy!” “You keep still! You was the first that said to give Vm old things, and what’s more, you probably won’t give nothin’ at all, anyway, so you-----” The disputants immediately proceeded to express the remainder of their (‘motions thru their fists. Sam felt that this was a deep disgrace, but amid the chatter of some bins and cheers of the others—spectators of the combat—and Yip’s generous con- tribution to the uproar, commands for “Order!” were of no use. With determination filling his soul, Sam heroically stepped between the combatants. Such untimely interference was deeply resented by both, and with one accord they turned tlieir attention to poor Sam. This was two to one, so two other boys stepped in at once to help Sam, and in the leveling up of sides, then resulted a glorious “free-for-all.” Naturally, only the two originators knew the cause of the trouble, and this they speedily forgot in the excitement of such a wholesale contest. After several strenuous rounds, the boys began to slink off one by one, sniffling, with a black eye or a cut lip. Sam was trying to find out if all his teeth were in bis mouth, when In- noticed the utter quiet which prevailed. He glanced hastily around, and tripped over some dark object lying at bis feet. In trying to keep bis balance Sam gave a vigorous lunge and was surprised to see that something move. It was a battered old milk pail that rolled straight at Yip, who, after a lively skirmish, succeeded in getting the thing tipped over on him. The series of yelps which followed made the former vocal achievements of the lw vs mild in contrast. As the pail-enclosed dog was near Sam. be gave it a well-aimed kick, sending both up in the rafters, where the pail stuck, from which the dog tumbled, howling dismally at the indignities heaped upon him. Sam gathered his offended companion in bis arms and laboriously started homeward. Once he glanced down at his torn clothes and dirty stockings, and carefully rubbing the cheek where a square inch of freckles had been grazed off, said to Yip, “I guess ire need the charity now;” and added thought- fully, “and will when wo get home', too.” V sc km; FROM CLIO OPEN session. “What’s to kope a cuke from lukin’ like a lady; or a lady from lukin’ like a cuke? Tell me that, sor'. From left to right-—Ben Tesdell. Inez Devens, Erma Robertson, (trover Alderman, Clark Hirleman, Ella McLain, Hazel Bateson, Eloise Emerson, Helen Plllsbury, Grace DuBols, Martha Batty, Carl Knoepfler. Paul Oolgrove, Julia Jennings. Nell Bowman. Naomi Fletcher. mam BIG EDDY SHAKESPEAREAN LITERARY SOCIETY. First row- Ida Frier, Blanche Martin, Fannie Hayden, Leta Code, Belle Proctor, Ella Swanson, Hazel Stllson, Audrey Warn, Emma Cross. Joy Harmon. Ethel I M yden. Second row- -Cora Hughell, AvIIda Buck, Bertha McClusky. Helen Katz. Grace Rock, Hazel Booth, Edna Barbour. Edith Barbour. Jennie Auld Fannie Smith. Third row Emma Hopkins, Margaret Hansen. Mlllicent Lake. Carrie Jones. Iris IJvinicston. AP-ortn Alexander, Helen Rhodes. Munde , l n e Al 11st• r. Ethel Stnndley, Mabel Spleker, I.� .is Bronson. Fourth row—Alta Furnnon, Nellie Wllliumson. Snltn.lu I'nvobkc, Beulnli Louie. Clara hviiiiimikIi. Itub.v Word, Itutu Muhrlnjc. All - «trier. i;vit fresnwell. I toll Itlake. Nell lint bonier. M .'in lu'iM II.. i In |■l•■llll-(l Am.v I ■«« ■. Til re- l- olro I • «•«� , Mllilr—I Wnlte. _____________________________________________________________ ___ - _ - - - -------------------------------------------—------ ------------ The Shakespearean Circle. Si kin ; Term, 11)07. Presidents, Blanche Martin, Ethel Stilson. ’ice-Presidents, Dorothy Doerfler, Madge Kastman. Critics, Bess Simpson, Hazel Webster Fall Term, 11)07. Presidents, Fannie Smith, Hazel Webster. Vice-Presidents, Hazel Webster, ('ora Ilughell. Critics, Cora Ilughell, Avilda Buck. W INTKK TKRM, 1007-08. Presidents, Jennie Auld, ('ora Ilughell. Vice-Presidents, Kva Crcsswell, Beta Gode. Critics, Hazel Booth, Della Blake. Among the numerous literary societies of the Normal, there is none more worthy than the Shakespearean. Numbering among the oldest societies of the school, it has helped to establish and to maintain the high standard o-f literary work and social life that now exists among all these literary organ- izations. The Circle was organized in 1884, and each succeeding year has seen new garlands added to the old—new honors laid at the feet of our Alma Mater. The year 1907 is one that will be long remembered in the annals of the Circle. As in former years, we have matched our skilled societies in various literary contests, and tho we have found our worthy opponents more adequately prepared t meet us and have subsequently met defeat, it B not the defeat that paralyzes, but oik from which new victories arise. The work of the society has been of superior quality and wo are justly proud of the girls who in a public way have displayed the standard of our work. There are those among the populace who decry the fact that on Normal Hill there is no social life—but no such murmurs of discontent are heard from the lips of a Shake. True, time on Normal Hill is valuable, ami it truly is a problem to arrange one’s course so as to include social life on one’s schedule card, but with judicious planning the thing can be done. No auspicious oppor- tunity for festivities lias been overlooked by the Shakes and tlieir loyal brothers, the Aristos. W hatever of success we have won, be it in political life, oil the. oratorical platform, or on the athletic field, has been celebrated with due propriety by these appreciative members, who give credit where credit is due, if all be in true honor won. 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It was an exceedingly warm afternoon in the middle of spring, when Philip Steelman reached his destination, an interesting town on the Gulf {'oast of Texas. lie was in a decidedly unpleasant frame of mind, as his journey had been a long and unpleasant one. It had lx en found necessary for him to leave the office in New York to attend to the business affairs in Texas. For several days the work progressed as Steelman had hoped it would. He worked faithfully, looking after the interests of his employer. But lie soon caught the spirit of the Southland, and decided that it would In more enjoyable to spend an afternoon at the shore than to interview a party of men. The breeze from the Gulf was delightful. It touched Steelman's fait refreshingly as he seated himself on the wharf. He was not alone long however, as several men who were seeking the same pleasure as lie, soon joined him. They were soon absorbed in an interesting conversation. “Well, I declare, fellows,” suddenly exclaimed one of them, “this is the Cinco de Mayo. We mustn’t miss that excitement.” ____________________ Steelman was now ready for any adventure, and so he begged for an explanation. “You sure are from the North. The Mexicans wouldn't enjoy hearing you ask that question. Tin Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is their log festival, and all of the Mexicans around here have been making extensive preparations for the great event.” It was agreed upon that they should visit tin scene of activity. Steelman was greatly surprise! at the sights which met his eyes a they rode through the Mexican district at the edge of the town. The Fiesta grounds were thronged with people. All the Mexicans were out in their gayest attire, ami to a Northerner the scene was indeed a festive one. Mexican liags floated from the corners of the Pavilion, while poised aloft and fluttering above them, were the Stars and Stripes. When Steelman and his companions reached their seats, a Mexican senor- ita was singing. Steelman was amazed at her unusual voice and her beauty, lie watched her every moment as she sang, and even after she was lost in the crowd, he could still think of no one but this fascinating maiden with her This Mexican girl with her rich, olive complexion and her wealth of coal black hair dark, expressive eyes—eyes that were radiant in their brilliancy and fathom- less in their depth. Who was she this Mexican girl with her rich olive complexion and her wealth of coal-black hair? Steelman had heard of the beauty of the Mexican women, but he had not realized that they rould he so charming. Occasionally lie would catch a glimpse of her, and on each occasion a strange thrill of joy and anticipation passed over him. If lie could only see her and talk to her. Finally he could stand it no longer, so lie said t« one of the men, in as indifferent a tone as possible: “Do you know anything about the pretty girl who sang?” The man who had before spoken laughed as he answered: “Law sakes, fellows, our Northern friend has fallen in love with one of the Mexican beauties. I’ll have to admit that there is a fascination about them. We see them too often to notice it. There are many just as beautiful us the one who sang.” Steelman made no reply. No other faco in the great throng—no face lie had ever seen—attracted him with such magnetic power. A wild desire came over him. He must talk to her. This seemed almost impossible as he knew of the reserve of the Mexicans, of their modesty and reticence. The thought was almost maddening. He had never seen anyone who fascinated him as did this simple sonorita of the Southland. The next day Steelman found himself in the midst of important business affairs. After his work he found enjoyment in taking a long walk, or in going down to the shore, where he made many friends. He was lmt attracted to any of the charming girls lie met; one face was constantly before him, and lie could think of no one hut her. A week was spent in this way. lie had been unable to catch even a glimpse of the one lie so longed to see. On Sunday morning lie received a telegram from his employer saying that lie must leave at once for Northern Texas. His thoughts were not on his work. He resolved to again visit the Mexican settlement in search of the pretty maiden with the dark eyes. After a delicious breakfast of fresh fish from the Gulf, he felt stimulated for the task which was before him. He walked rapidly until he reached the edge of tin village. It was puzzling to know in which direction to turn. He met many people cm their way to and from church. It was a beautiful day the breeze from the Gulf was refreshing enough to cause one to forget the heat and the glare of the sun upon the white shell roads. Steelman soon found himself before the door of a mission. He paused to listen to the music which was pouring out of the little building. The voice sounded familiar to him. Could it be the voice which he had heard before, and had so longed to hear again He walked to the door, and ho was so thrilled by the music that he was forced to enter. Was he dreaming—could he believe his eves? There stood the girl in whom he was so interested. She was singing to a room- ful of Mexican children, and no audience could have appeared more interested. Steelman found a seat near the door, where lie could watch every movement of the singer. He was completely enraptured, for she was indeed a beautiful girl. Then the thought came to him—would she he beautiful if she were taken from her home and people� and placed in society in New York Was not her beauty in her simplicity and free manner ? She was happy in her free life among her people. Would she Ik happy among his people of the North -would her beauty disappear when taken away from these surroundings which to her were ideal These thoughts rushed through the mind of Steelman. It would be wrong for him to even tell her that lu wished her to leave her home and go with him to the city. Was he strong enough to return to his work without telling her of his love for her? Long ho sat there, happy in her presence, vet harassed by the struggle between tlu calls of self and of duty; the conflicting emotions that were at war within his heart. IIow he longed for her and yet—he would not cheek her happiness. He looked at her again. Her face was radiant in the work she was accom- plishing among the little children; and as lie lctoked a smile lit up his face— a great happiness seemed to come into his life. lie rose and walked quickly out of the little mission, leaving behind him all that seemed most dour, carrying with him the image of a fact that would forever be an inspiration to him. vjuq oft — OliOW — -NVIMOXIOW NEOTROPHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY. Reading from left to right— First row- Clara Eck, Dora Baldwin, Ilo Thatcher, Helen Lackey, Nan Baldwin, May Davison, Mable Wheelock, Mable Ivratz, Grace Merrick, Cecil Cotter. Verna Farrington. Second row—Emily Watkins. Della Giese, Olive Neff, Winifred Neff, Edith Winch. Elise Kline, Muriel Draper. Ethel Baldwin, la � a Merrick. Nan Beeson, Bertha Emerson. . „ _ ....... Third row—Julia Porter. Agnes Emerson, Grace Keeler. Tb resit Wild, Mabel I’umll. Florence Ilartbecker. .lenule Scnce. June Winter. Mabel Moyer. Mabel Clark. Alma Hammond, Amy Shoemaker, Ada Shepard. ..... , .. � in Fourth row- Komi Clawson. Harriett Manful. Zon Kouk, Settn Smith. Audrey lions, Bftle P.ryne. Harriett Kramer, olive Wliuh tt. Isnot lie Neva Potter. Alain ] lister. Hello Peterson. ’Ittlngor. Neotrophian Society. “NEOTROPHIA.” To Neo’s Hall at Iowa Normal, in their old accustomed place, Every week the members go there with a bright and happy face, They’re a band of faithful workers, never waiting for the rest, Hut pushing ever onward, striving all to do their best. First we have our famous Wheelock, who has won the praise of all, And in honor of her victory, up in Neotrophian’s hall, There was held a grand reception that can never be surpassed, And the people who were present all enjoyed it to the last. Now there’s Audrey and her Effie, who are always full of fun, And the three good Baldwin sisters and our president, Bessie Dunn, Who always try to do the right in every line of work, And not a single duty were they ever known to shirk. Our Neff twins, though very quiet, are at all times right on hand To do their part in everything the Neos may have planned. Mabel Fonda, Krats, and Moyer like a good time but they say, Duty first, and then comes pleasure, is the motto they obey. Harriet Manful is our athlete, wrho expects to buy some day A car to take the Neos on a trip so far away. We have another Harriett who keeps us all awake, She always knows just what to do and just what plans to make. Belle and Mabel, our musicians, and Miss Muriel Draper, too, Are three faithful and true workers in all things the Neos do. Itosa Klawson and Nan Beeson are so quiet and refined That whenever they give orders we all think we better mind. We have two Junes as fair as roses and are loved by all so well, While our brown-eyed Mae and Neva with mischievous Isabelle Make things lively when they’re present and the critic doesn’t say With her eyes, that she will tell you not to act in that a’ way. Elsie, Bertha, and Grace Keelar are so modest and sedate That they never get impatient when the meetings last till late, But give their whole attention to the speaker on the floor And never turn around to see who comes in at the door. There is Alma and Celestine, who are always bright and gay, And Amy and Theresa, who do not have much to say; And our loving Julia Porter who is so very true and kind That all who know her say that you can scarce her equal find. Our pretty blue-eyed Florence is a favorite with us all, And Eva and Miss Agnes are on time at each roll-call. There is Cena and Edith and Merrick sisters two Who always try to be right there to help the Neos through. Jennie, Olive and Miss Dabney always give their parts with ease; Verna, Cecil and our Helen always try the rest to please. Surely you could find no better than the six just named to you, For their virtues they are many and mistakes a very few. Last fall, one nice, bright evening, Neos had a chartered car, That took them down to Waterloo which wasn’t very far, But the banquet that was given at the Ellis was all right And the Neos who were present ne’er will forget that happy night. Three cheers for Neotrophia, the band of workers true, May she ever wave aloft her fairest colors, corn and blue; May she ever be found working to honor, cheer and bless The grand old school in which she lives, I. S. N. S. MABLE WHEELOCK Winner of First Place on Women’s Oratorical Contest Winner of Second Place on Preliminary Interstate Contest £k b r faiyvjr $yX Bel Vfaftin l nnie Sl cc Jjtkfrry o£ po e io .Oj i •hX ' Jr st4 ]J h jj. iW JiCw iojo 5£wp$ oaa ijoxilyfyl, U‘ jj JrWfa lv � w- jyfayxtwj- Ifvlrxir ' jfijjw WVJj JyWhcl !♦ . HONORARY MEMBERS RUTH MERNER MARGARET FULLERTON Neotrophian's Honorary Members. Neotrophian’s honoraries, cne bright clay in early spring, Went to Veatch’s as invited. We were told that ’twas (he thing To get together on that morning, wear our prettiest clothes and smile; For the Annual wisht our pictures, so we said we’d make a trial. From the above you might not guess it, that our name is “Sweet Sixteen.” Count us now and you’ll confess it, as we loom up on the screen. First there comes a sweet-voiced singer, Fullerton by name, they say. Down the line you see his brother, you all know him, our C. A. Second stands a little lady, Beatrice Wilbur is her name. In the office you will find her, for her work there she’s won fame. Now our number has a history, representative in Miss Klee, Go to her for Information, you will get it in a trice. On what subject? That’s no matter tho you’ll say without a doubt, There was matter in the subject she was telling you about. Next Miss Fargo, our cataloger, among her books you’ll always find. With books of every known description you will see her room is lined. Then Miss Parker, tho you see her standing there composed and still, Had just announced in tones that savored of her schoolroom on the Hill, “The line’s not balanced as it should be,” and we all knew then quite well We must change at her suggestion, or the outcome� —can you tell? And so it came that Mr. Cable had to be end man instead. This put him next to Mrs. Cable, and he was for once ahead; But it didn’t take that, lady very long to speak her mind— “I’ll not stand by Mr. Cable—you stand there, I’ll step behind.” So Miss Hutchison stood between them, anchored fast -she could not stir, And the reason? You see plainly what she had each side of her? Number six is Miss Dickey, who teaches you just how to sing. When she leads her Glee Club maidens their voices make the old walls ring. Seventh in line is Miss Warriner, always busy as can be, Ticking, ticking on her “writer, never stopping; no, not she. Next to C. A. stands a lady, Mrs. Hob, you know her well. If you want to hear some stories of the Normal, have her tell Of the times when Mrs. Walker would inform them what to do. How ’twas better for young ladies to have ten escorts than two. In a term or two were better, oh, much better far than one, But Mr. Robert and this same lady said they’d manage their own fun. Next there stands a merry lady, who can sing as well as cook. If in doubt about the latter, at the end man take a look. Ask C. A. why Mrs. C. A. isn’t in this picture too; Ask Miss Hughes her cause of absence, she may or may not answer you; Ask Miss Hancock and Miss Gordon the reason they’re not standing here; And if your questions all are answered it will be to you quite clear That they’re here in spirit with us, making sixteen Neos true— Loyal Neos now and always, loyal to the Corn and Blue. The Letter W. “Of all things! Bonnie Brown is going to the Philippines as a teacher. I suppose she has learno l to write the letter W.” Edith turned from the letter to her companion: “Look interested, Jeane! This is home news.” Edith Field and Jeane ('arleton, from widely distant ] arts of the country, had come a year Ik Tore, to this western city, as teachers. Drawn together by their common interests and kindred tastes, the most intimate friendship had grown up between them. “Mast useful knowledge to a prospective teacher. But who is she, that the news should thus affect, you?” “Have I never told you of Bonnie Brown? Then hear the story of a sweet Southern girl.” “Brown eves, brown hair and a little brown, rose-cheeked face. We always called her ‘Brownie “Our home is just beyond the edge of town. Brownie and I grew up as next door neighbors, mothered our dolls, and played house and read our story books together—that is, together with Jack. Jack Ward was our neighbor, two years our senior, and helped us with the houses, and brought his story books over to read with us. lie taught us to ride his pony and txx)k us fishing with him. “So time passed, and our dolls were laid aside, the playhouses gave way to a tennis court, and our story books were replaced by volumes more preten- tious, but we still read them together. “We had finished the school to which we had first, gone, Jack was ready to (‘titer the college in town and we girls the seminary, when Father’s health failed and he and mother took that long trip abroad. I was sent to Grand- mother's in a distant city. “Brownie and Jack both wrote to me often, giving accounts of many a good time, always together. “It was three years before my exile ended and, unexpectedly, I returned home on the eve of Brownie's graduation from the Seminary. Jack took me out to the exercises. ‘There’s Brownie,' he whispered, as she appeared on the platform, and through the evening his eyes often rested on her. “Not till she was leaving could we make our way to her. Her sweet ‘welcome home' was good to hear. We went home together, the same comrades as of old. “Then opened the happiest summer I can remember. “All too soon it had sped. Jack took his place as partner in his father’s firm, and Brownie went to make a visit in the North. Dull days followed. Jack came over often, but he was very busy and we both missed our gay little neighbor. ‘It will be good tx have her here again, won't it?' Jack often said. “She came, after an absence of five months, and with her, good times. “In the spring a party of Brownie’s Northern friends came in a big red auto. The owner of the machine was a handsome young college man, George Kay. “There were parties, and all the things that go with a party of gay young |H� ople, and some way that Northern fellow always seemed to pretty well monopolize Brownie, and Brownie seemed rather willing to In monopolized— which Jack couldn’t appreciate. “A telegram called the party home suddenly and I couldn’t help feeling glad. Then Jack took a rest from the office and things smoothed themselves out. It was Brownie and Jack again, and Jack was happy—so was Brownie. “I left soon after to spend the summer with Grandmother, feeling sure that all would lx well with them now. “Tlie position here was offered me while away, and I accepted. “Jack was awav when I returned homo. Brownie came over full of the news of the summer’s doings, blit no reference to Jack. Finally I asked ‘What have you and Jack done this summer?' “Then she told me about it. It was that Northern fellow. Business had brought him through town several times that summer, and as a matter of course, out to Brownie’s homo. Lately it seemed that he must have a branch establishment in town (so Jack put it) judging from his frequent visits. “A couple of times Mr. Ray’s calls had caused Brownie’s breaking engage- ments with Jack. lie had resented it, and sharp words followed, ending, however, in Jack’s telling her the world-old story. Still angry, Brownie only promised a reply ‘tomorrow night.’ “But next morning Jack was called away, and left a note telling her the time of his return. “ T began to look forward to Jack’s coming,’ she said, ‘and when the day Indore he was to return, a note came from Mr. Ray, at L----, saying he would he in town and would call the next evening if he might, I despatched the tele- gram “I can’t be at home tomorrow night. I’m sorry.” “ ‘In his letter, George had given his stre- t address as :� R5 I or W street, I couldn’t bo sure which the letter was; so in writing the telegram I solved the matter by copying the letter exactly as h had made it, trusting to the operator to decipher it. “ ‘At the appointed time Jack did not come. George Ray did instead. “ ‘Fifteen minutes later I was called to tin telephone. The operator from the station asked me if I were sure I had given the right address in the message I had sent; the agent at L------- had reported as being unable to deliver it; there was no such number on I street. The operator had read it V. “ ‘I went back to George and asked him the name of the street. “W street,” he said. Then I told him about the telegram. He was all contrition; said he would return at once if lie bad trespassed. “ ‘But I said, “No; fortunately, circumstances had occurred which pre- vented my keeping the engagement.” Something made me glance up. There in the door stood Jack, and he was as white, Edith. George could not see him and before I could stir he was gone. “ ‘Two days passed and I did not see hirn. Then came a note: ‘Tin sorry, but I couldn’t help hearing what you said to Ray. There appears t h no need of a ‘tomorrow’ for the question I asked you. It seems answered, t me.”—it read. “ T haven’t seen him since,’ she finished. “And with the passing days he did not return. “In the meantime, Mr. Ray, with his sister and a party of friends, on a rapid tour through that part of the country in the auto, stopped for a day at Brownie’s home. In the evening Brownie and Mr. Ray took a spin alone. “As adieus were being said in the morning, T stood near Brownie, when Mr. Ray eaino to her and said in low tones: ‘Do you still insist that thi must he good ye, little girl?” “Ho was so handsome, and a manly man—one a girl might trust. I held inv breath. « “‘.Mr. Ray, I’m sorry, but this h goodbye.’ Her voice was grieved but decided. Hope faded from his face. In another moment the party was off. “Still Jack was delayed. Brownie accepted an invitation to spend some time with her mother’s people, departing shortly before I came here. I did not see Jack again. “Brownie was gone nearly all of last year. There is a Normal in tin- town where she stayed longest. She wrote me that sin was taking work there. To my surprised comment, she simply replied, ‘I’m learning to make the letter 7 “A part of last summer we girls were at home together, but Jack was in Kurope. Last fall sin- announced her intention of returning to the Normal to finish her course. Nothing could dissuade her. I wonder if she had this wild project in her mind then? It is too absurd!” One day, three? weeks later, Jeane was greeted by an excited Edith. “Oh, Jeane, it’s from Brownie! Listen!” and she- read the letter: ‘Dear, Dear Edie: Just a few hours, and I leave for the Philippines not as a teacher, but as Jack’s wife. Wln-n I returned Jack was at home, too, and we couldn’t help meeting; so the old mistakes somehow got explained away, and this morning we were wed. Business interests in the Philippines demand Jack’s going there at once, and I am going with him. That is whv our mar- riage was hastened. I'll tell you all about it soon, but now there’s only time for goodbye, from Your Happy Brownie.’ “Then she is Mrs. Jack Ward. Well, her learning to write the letter Y won’t be a lost accomplishment,” remarked Jeane. ARISTOTELIAN LITERACY SOCIETY. Reading from left to right— First row—J. I� . Murphy. Malvern Smith. Harold Speer. Sum Rames. Second row -William Murphy. J. Foy Cross. Conrad Murphy. Lindsey Robinson, Jasper Wilbur. .Tergesen, L. A. Jones, Edward Meggers. Third row—John IRH� . W. G. Moorehead, Coy Blair. Edward ( oc, George Yinall, Andrew Nelson, Haight, R. L. Troup. F. It. Quick. MoriUen. T. F. Thornton. Fourth row — Horace Patton, Warren Proetor. W. (� . Abram, I. J. Magee. Russell (Ilusener, I. Donohue, Seclnnd Wilson, T. cranny Fifth row—William Kelley. John Fitzgerald. Uotuond Crtimner. It. I . Klwrsold. A. It. Meyer. II. J. Fey e ret sen. Sixth row— IMw. Thornton, I-'rnnk Porter. «5. V. Orr, Fori Meraor. The Aristotelian Society. (Founded in lssr,.) Counts, Red and Black. Fi.owku, Rod Carnation. Motto. “Non Schola , Sod Yitir.” V ELL. A—Ris—To, A—Ris—To, Go! Go—A—Ris, (hi—A—Ris Go—A—Ris—To! Spring Tkkm. U 07. Presidents, G. Vt rii« Orr, S. d. Loonan. Secretary, G. «J. Krcssman. Critic, G. F. Bailor. Fall Tkkm, 11)07. Presidents, W. Moorhead, Y. Proctor. Secretaries, T. Ihornton, R. ( rummer. % Critic's, 1. Fitzgerald, II. d. Fcyereisen. Winter 'Perm, 11)07-08. Presidents, d. Fitzgerald, d. Magee. Secretaries, d. Murphy, K. 1C. iV. (Vities, I. Thornton, McGeeiiry. 'Ilie Aristotelian Literary Society was femnded in 18SC. Since its organization it lias stood for the best literary efforts possible. Aristo debaters and orators base' won honors for the society and sch ol at home and for the State of Iowa abroad. In the Inter-Stat Oratorical Contest in 11)05, 5lacy Campbell, Aristo, won the medal over the other four states, thus placing Iowa first in the League that year. The Aristo motto, “Non Sohohr, Sod Vita-,’' i. very appropriate. The atmosphere which permeates tin beautifully decor- ated Shake -Aristo ball might well be emulated, not only bv other societies, but by the School as well. No brother and sister societies could foster a mo lv fraternal and altruistic spirit than do the ShakesAristo si ado ties. Society rivalry, the� friendly, i often keen in Normal, and while tin Shakes and Aristos usually are hist in the foremost rank, circumstances sometimes 17 point to a defeat, but no shadow of gloom or despair mars the spirit of the societies. Only a stronger resolution is made that the sunshine of victory must soon brighten the shadow of defeat and the sturdy cent: stant redouble his energies to turn tin� tide. Besides literary merit, the A r istos are prominent in social functions. Receptions and banquets are hold from time to time during the year, tints relieving tile strain and monotone usual!v associated with strenuous forensic O « •' efforts. In athletic contests the Aristos rank high, placing more than the average number of men on the college athletic teams, and besides this, holding tin relay and football championship of the School. ARISTO ORATORICAL REPRESENTATIVES IN MEN’S TRIANGULAR CONTEST, 1007. Warren Proctor, second place. Henry Feyereisen, third place. Marcus Swartz. William Moorehead, Ira Magee, James Murphy. ARISTO TRIANGULAR TEAM, 1908. Edward Meggers. Thomas F. Thornton, Charles W. Hammond, Bernard L. Troup. -Jfipv ' ARISTO BASKET BALL TEAM. Meggers, Robinson, Barnes (Captain), Merner, Smith, Donahue. V ARISTO FOOTBALL TEAM. First row—Coe, Moorehead, Murphy, Fitzgerald (Captain), Patton, Bolton. Second row—Dee, Fevereisen, Blair, Meggers, Bush. Third row—Jones, Wilson, Smith. Eulalian Society HI LAIJAX MTKKARY SOC IETY. Heading from left to right— First row —Florence Freeman, Nellie Burmeister, Viola Donegnn, Ituih Berry, Minnie Skiers. Brace Scow. Emma Eagan, Feme Sours, Hortense Meier, Elizabeth Upton. • , _ , Second row—Florence Imlay, Mrs. Ora Sabin. Maude Bowen. Nellie Mugnant. Malar! Babrielson. olive Olaon, Stella Johnson. Minnie Jacobson, Tldrd row—Aivlna Ending. Iva Mix. Kdnn leather. Ktliel I � 'wey. Elide Morrlce. Blanche Olson. Jennie Buuley. I Ilth To'v . „ Fourth row Sue Shaw. Hlvn .MahafTa. t’arollne Orvl . Maude Mom «Pinery. Beanie 1 mil |I kins. Merle ltolrfnxon, lJnrilet •. Mnry Smith. .or Miixoii. The Eulalian Society. (Founded in 1908.) Colons, Olive Green and White. Motto. “The higher we rise the grander the view.” Yet.l: Rickety Rackety Ricketv Rear! • • Kulalians now and evermore! Rickety Rackety Rickety Ran! Zip, Room! Kulalian! WINTKK TKitm . 1907 OS. President, Nellie Rurnieister. Vice President, Knmia Logan. (Vitic, Florence Freeman. Address of the President at the Formal Recognition of the Eulalian Society, February 3, 1908. On behalf of the Eulalian Society I wish to thank you for this mani- festation of your kindness and good will toward us. I am sure we appreciate it. It means much to us, in this, our infantile stage—in these first few hours of our existence—when in spite of liberal doses of soothing syrup, given to us in the form of friendly advice by our good nurse. Miss Oliver; and the application of warm and comforting poultices in the shape of extrications from almost hopeless business entanglements by our kind-hearted and ever- obliging Miss (’arjHmter—when this literary world into which we are just entering seems so new and strange to us—at such a time, I assure you, it means much to us fo know that wo have your sympathy and l est wishes for our future success. I thought I would say just a few words in regard to our society. Our name, as you know, is Eulalia, which means “beautiful speakers.” Now l y this we do not mean that our speakers are beautiful. Neither do we wish to pose at the present time as persons capable of making beautiful speeches. Far from it in both instances. Rut the aspiration of each one of us is— to learn to become a beautiful speaker to learn how “to say the beautiful thought in the beautiful way.” In regard to our aspirations for (hr future, wo do not expoet to remain an infant long; but hope very soon, together with our twin sister society, to share with you the joys and honors of the Literary Society Kingdom. I assure you we look with a great deal of admiration upon the fame and laurels which you, our fellow societies, have won, and being the youngest member in the family, we shall have an opportunity of profiting by your good example . In all good things we shall attempt to imitate you. We shall seek to gain for ourselves the eloquence of the ancient and honorable Philo, the wisdom of the dignified Shakespearean, the sparkling wit of brilliant Orio, the beauty of vivacious C'hresto, the perseverance of energetic Aristo, the hopefulness of optimistic Olio, the long suffering kindne� f ever-forgiving Alpha, the self reliance of independent Zeta, the goodness of gentle little Ossoli, and last, but not least, the ever-increasing popularity of recently victorious Neo. Mesides being grateful for the good examples with which you have furnished us, we wish to thank you, also, for the sign-posts which you erected, as danger signals over the stumbling blocks which you found in our way. Heeding the warning of those, never, nem will we so fritter away the golden moments of our regular business meetings that in order to make amends it will he necessary to weary tin ears of an assembled multitude with incessant chapel announcements for ‘‘called meetings.” And never, never, nkvf.ij shall our executive committees so neglect or postpone their duties, that our members, on account of lack of time for preparation, will Ik compelled to hand in their productions in such a condition as to bring wrinkles to the brows and gray hairs to the heads of our honored English Department. Now, in closing, I wish to thank you once more. We shall be glad to welcome you at any time to our society programs. We shall expect to meet you in friendly rivalry at future contests, and there we shall attempt to prove to you that wo are worthy of the hand of good fellowship which you have this morning extended to us. It , Ir CL- 4 T Z1 - L--A- CK rt. .t,- —f ft £ ( r trM 1 «•'VC. -------___ David. Bv NELLK MAGNANT When we first saw him we all laughed. And for a great many years we laughed at him. David was his name, David Bruce. Of New England stock, he was, and kept to himself m xst of the time. lie stayed at the minister’s, which was a great misfortune for him. as far a we boys were concerned. When he passed down the street we wmiM call after him, “Why there’s tho deacon. Say, hoys, do you know the deacon Pretty nice fellow, that,” and many other tilings. lie never paid the least attention to these taunts and cared little as far as we could sec. We had a custom of making things pretty warm for fresluncn, and David came in for his share. First we stretched him, made him ride a rail, burked him in the tool room over night, and many other things which might add to his misery. He lx re all with a patience which 1 have never seen equaled. But once, when Alice Dale gave a significant glance at his shabby coat, his face flushed and he walked off with never a word. So time went on, we teasing David and he hearing all with gentle patience. After a time wo began to call him “angel,” but this produced no visible effect. If he ever felt wounded by our slighting remarks, he never showed any signs before, us. Alone la was most of the time, either strolling in the woodlands or sitting in his room. What he did there we didn’t know, for he wasn’t a fine scholar. The teacher seemed to “have it in for him,” as did all the rest of humanity. But he never complained. He seemed t«� take all abuse as part of life, tho perhaps an unpleasant part. One day, as 1 was searching for botany specimens, I came across David sitting oil the trunk of a fallen tree. Ilis hands were clasped at his knees and lie was gazing heavenward with an entreating expression in his eves, lie didn’t see me and I was too much surprised at seeing him thus t«� move for a minute. As I watched him his lips seemed to move as if in prayer. Thus he sat for about five minutes, when he knelt by the tree and cried in a voice full of agony: “I can’t stand it any longer! I just can’t! Am I so utterly different from others that they despise mo?” He continued in this strain for a short time, then in a gentler voice and deep regret, lie said, “Forgive� me, Father, for my lack of faith. I am indeed fortunate to suffer so. Surely Thou hast chosen me for some great work for Thou hast guarded me from all temptation.” I slunk away like a whipped dog and from that day never joined the others in their jeers. I called on David one evening not long afterward and great was his surprise at seeing me. lie took me into his “den,” as he called it, and there I found out what he did in his lonely walks and quiet evenings. On the walls, were many sketches of p ople, animals and landscapes. He told mo how much it meant to him, that power to make with his pencil copies of all the I «cauti ful things lit saw and felt. IIo explained to me the meaning of the different lines, why some were accented and others light and indistinct. In tin corner of his room was a barrel of apples which his father had scut him. He lived on a farm, ho told me, but didn’t care much for farming, alllio he loved the fields and woods and all living things. He told mo, also, liow he had worked during the preceding years to save enough money to enable him to attend high school. How luippy lie had been when lie stepp'd from the train at our little town, conscious that at last lie was about to achieve his purpose. Ilow sublime he had felt as he came onto the school grounds that Tuesday in September, and his voice faltered, while a tear dimmed his eve as lie find of his reception. I began to talk about his sketches and how well they were executed. IT is face lighted up and ho brot out others which lie had made while at school. As lie talked he seemed to forget all else except that loved theme, lie showed me many art books and magazines, which I found out afterwards had Ih cii purchased at the expense of many a supperless evening. I never knew him until that hour, and I never doubted him afterwards. I brot my own lxx ks and other possessions and shared his room with him. 1 followed him in his rambles thru tin woods and fields and thru tin long evening hours I watched him as he guided his pencil over the paper, making the pictures which I never could understand. Try as I would, my pencil made only ugly scrawls which looked not a bit like the model. As I knew him taller 1 learned to love him more, and when one day lie brot in the magazine which contained his first printed sketches, I felt as happy as lie. He didn't finish high school. lie grew impatient at waiting so long before taginning his chosen career. And as I sit in my library and gaze at the paintings which the critics call masterpieces, I recall David’s words f that day in the wood. It seems to me lie was right. Surely he has some especial work to do and he is doing it so well that men call him great. Ah, David! David! You were indeed fortunate in those' old days when you lived alone with your tliots and God, for it was then that you learned the lessons which you now recite to the world. The principal is dead and so are most of the teachers. The boys are scattered and gone, like the leave of October. Each in the place where providence has placed him. But David He shines like a beacon light across the dark waters of the sea of life. With his brush and canvas lie makes brighter many a home and lie stands as an inspiration to others who, like him, climb to the heights of Glory by the ladder of Faith. DELPHI AX LITERARY SOCIETY. I leading from left to right— First row—Mary Jobnstun, Kilim Havy. (icorgia Stone. Olive onions. Flora Robinson. Eleanor kcjipcrt, Second row—Malw | Hausen, Martha l.uiuanskv. tirace Cutnpbell. Edna Chamberlin. Pearl Wv Ider, Inn OriiMn. Third row Fstella Mattox. Naomi Lake. filndys Clark. Beas Vasa. Mary Templeton. I .conn Brure, Olive Mo—� . Fourth row lella Fluster. Ylinile Slawson. He � ? Cox. Blanche Cliarleloti. El nor� IMnggen iHTg. .Margaret 4 ! i «nui llazel Chanii� erl«ln. Helen .lentil ng . Helen Zilk. Wallingford. .VMgrtll Sluumviu, The Delphian Society. (Founded in IDO .) (Vh.oks, Fan and White. Flower, WJiite Farnation. Yell. Delphian� ! Delphian� ! Rah! Rail! Rah! Delphian� ! Delphian� ! IIa, ha, ha! Who arc, who are, who are we i W e are tin . Delphian� , don’t you see { Tan and White! Tan and White! They are the colors! They’re all right! What are the colors3 What’s all right? Tan and White! Tan and White! “Here at the Normal, when the snow began to fall. Here at the Normal, met wo Delphian� all, And we came together a society to form, And we conn to greet you, on this winter morn. Delphian, O Delphian, we will show what we can do, Delphian, 0 Delphian, we’ve a purpose true.” So sang we oil the morning of February third, nineteen eight, when the faculty and literary organizations of the Iowa State Normal School formally received the Delphian� and Eulalians into the circle of societies. The kindly welcome and the spirit of fellowship which wnv shown us in that recognition will never he forgotten. vSo here’s to the Facility and the organized Literary Societies of I. S. X. S.! Long livi� ! Pro� } enty be vours! But the existence of a Delphian Society did not come about in a single hiy, nor a week. The school had long felt the need of more regular literary societies, and in tin fall of ’07 it was discussed with some seriousness. Early in the winter term, some ten girls met to consider the advisability of organ i .ing. Gradually a group of congenial girls was formed, tcmj orary officers were chosen, and various committees appointed. Among the things most important to be settled was a name. A score or more were proposed and their sound and meaning discussed. Some, favored Greek names, others American, and still others the names of famous educators, 18 but finally the name Delphian was unanimously adopted. At Delphi was located the Greek oracle of Apollo, which was always con- sulted before entrance upon any great undertaking. Apollo was the god of light, wisdom, prophecy, poetry and music. As Delphians we arc seekers after these tilings and hope to develop along these lines thru society life. Our symbol is the hollow triangle which is the Greek letter delta (1)). Another very essential step was the drafting of a constitution. After much careful consideration and deliberation, two of our number succeeded in framing one. With few alterations, it was adopted and we were ready to elect our permanent officers. Our president pro tern, was at first disposed to decline nomination as permanent president, and tho she was Wvlder than the rest, she finally succumbed to the wishes of the sisters. She needed a good substitute, so Besse ('ox was made Vice-President Our secretary pro tern. felt that she had already done her duty luvausc we had said and done so many things which needed recording, but she was a Lake and was prevailed upon for further service. We found we had another member who, if given a thing to do, went at it with a vim and did it at once. So on Mary Templeton were laid tho burdens of a corresponding secretary. With wliat faithfulness and skill her work was done, the posters for the remainder of the winter term have testified. Then a critic who should praise and dispraise� , commend and correct, was chosen, and perhaps aptly, because she was such a Barker. For a treasurer we needed some one who was firm, stable, not easily moved, and so we chose a Stone, who is doing us good service. So on thru the list. Blanche was stationed at the door to admit and seat our guests. Margaret was chosen to wait upon the chair and gather up our votes, Edna to provide music with which to spice our programs, and all the various committeemen shouldered their several duties in a manner befitting the name Delphian. Perhaps the greatest service is rendered by those who were not assigned any special work to do but help out everywhere. Professor Fullerton's room affords us a convenient placo for meeting until the east room which is ours can he vacated. Meanwhile each girl is developing her several abilities, our programs are attractive, and wo arc setting up a literary and business standard which commands respect and admiration. We have organized and started, Started bravely on our way, With an earnestness of purpose That will last from day to day. We’ve elected all our officers. We’ve chosen tan and white; And now we’ll all declare to you, The Delphians are all right. Our Pearl was our first president, A dainty Pearl is she; A more priceless Pearl will ne’er be found On the banks of a Wylder sea. Our Margaret was our marshal, A maiden full of fun. So merry and so mischievous— We kept her on the run. Sometimes when we get stranded And don’t know what to do, A bonny Bess politely says, “Read your constitution thru.” We have a Lake serene and lovely, And a small birch-Bark(er) canoe; Avoiding all the obstacles, This Grace will take us thru. Our posters speak out bravely, For our artistic Mary; And I'm sure we’re very proud to have her Corresponding Secretary. But we all are climbing upward To the very highest place; Climbing up, striving onward, To be first in life’s fast race. And as the rose comes from the rosebud, And the clouds float in the sky, So we Delphians will prove our purpose As the days pass swiftly by. O. M. Paper. Margaret Wallingford Wkat Are Atkledics? Rea ding Grac e Barker Discussion. pesolvecl.Tkat foot-ball should, be abchsked in out colleges, ff irmaulive Negative. Bessie Vass- Naomi Lake. Reading Edna Davy. Paper Blanche Charlion Atklelics In Womens Colleges- How the Prize was Lost and Won. By ABIGAIL E. SHUMWAY Late one afternoon in early September, Mr. Goodwin and Mr. Ilartsook entered the study hall of the Rogers High School. As they advanced, a hundred pairs of eyes worn turned upon them. There was nothing unusual in Mr. Goodwin’s visit, as ho was the principal, but everyone was surprised to see Mr. Ilartsook. What did he want and why had he come? 'faking his place oil the platform, Mr. Goodwin said, “As many of you know, a new paper was started here this fall. We have all been very well pleased with it so far. In behalf of the paper, Mr. Ilartsook lias an announce- ment to make and I take pleasure in introducing Mr. Ilartsook, editor of •The Globe.’ ” Mr. Ilartsook stepped forward and in a brisk, kindly voice, addressed the students. “Hoys and girls of the High School, you arc probably wondering what kind of an announcement an editor can make to High School pupils, so I shall proceed at once. I understand that all in the school do some literary work. Therefore, ‘The Globe has divided to offer two prizes for the best original stories written bv any one of your number. The only conditions are that you must be a member of the sc hool and that the story be entirely original. The contest will be , closed the first, day of December and all stories must be in before that time if they are to be considered.” “On Friday evening, December twelfth, the prizes will lie awarded in this room. A short program will be given and tin winning stories read by the writers. For the best story a cash prize of twenty-live dollars is offered, and for the second best, one of fifteen dollars. I hope a number of you will sec lit to enter the contest.” As Mr. Ilartsook sat down, the signal for dismissal sounded and the lines marched out of the room. Perhaps it was well that no one was very critical that day. In their excitement, the pupils forgot to keep step and burst into a whirlwind of talk as soon as they reached the outer hall. “Oh, I’m going to tiy for it ! I know I can write a good story, because I’ve done it before,” cried Ned Adams. “Shall you try, Wes?” Wesley Barton paused a minute before answering. “Yes, 1 rather think I shall. I may not win the prize, but the practice will do me good,” he said. “Well, if Wes and Ned try, what’s the use of the rest of us fellows doing anything? Don’t see how wc stand any chance, but we won’t let them have it without a struggle!” exclaimed Max Dumfries. “Just as tho you were going to have it all to yourselves! I’m sun Thvra can keep pace with any of you!” cried the indignant voice of Margaret Redman, Thyra’s devoted chum. “Margaret can write good stories, too,” said Alice Whitney, “and enough of us girls will write to keep even with you boys.” Still talking excitedly, they all went their homeward ways; planning what to do with the prize if obtained; and discussing the points of a good story. That is, all but one went in this way. Clifford Harrison walked quietly home alone. “I shall try my best ’ he thought. “There’s not another one in the school that reallv needs it, and wouldn’t Mother be srlad! Twentv five o I dollars would help so much with the fuel bill. I used to be pretty good at that sort of thing before I eamo here. Maybe I can; I'll try, anyway.” Clifford was a new bov in Rogers. He and his mother and baby sister Boss had moved to that town in the fall. Mrs. Harrison did baking for a living and Clifford helped what he could on Saturday and after school. IIis mother was very’ anxious to keep him in school as he was a good scholar. His classmates soon found out that he was especially good in all literary work. When the boys reached Ned’s gate, Wesley exclaimed, “Oh! Ned, we forgot all about Clif! You know lie has taken all the honors in that line this term. Do you suppose he’ll try for it V9 “I don’t know; I presume Ik will, but T think it would be a shame for a new boy to get it and lie shan’t if I can help it,” cried Ned. “Well, everyone lias the same chance, no matter whether he is old or new,” ret u mod Wesloy. Weeks went by and still no one knew whether Clifford was in the contest or not. To all questions concerning the matter ho gave evasive answers. The time for closing the contest was drawing near and everyone was in a state of intense excitement. As far as known there were ten contestants. The eventful evening came and tin hall was full to overcrowding. Decorations of green and white, the school colors, had been arranged bv the pupils. Potted ferns, smilax and white carnations were used in profusion. In the seats of honor sat Mr. Goodwin, Mr. llartsook, and Mr. Barton, Presi- dent of the School Board. -After a short musical program, tin time for awarding the prizes came. A great hush came over the audience as Mr. llartsook stepped forward with a pa] er in his hand. He unfolded the paper, adjusted his nose glasses and began. “You all know the terms of the contest, so T shall not state them again. Of course, it is impossible that all should win. However, there is much to be gained by each of you in striving for attainment. There is no disgrace in failure, rather let your failure be a stepping stone to higher things.” “Eleven stories have been considered, all of which have many good points. They all show careful thought and preparation. It is needless to say it was a difficult task to make our decision. The stories were so good that I decided to give a third prize of ten dollars. This is won by the story entitled ‘Jamie’s Bargain,’ and was written by Miss Thyra Baxter. The second best is entitled ‘How Conrad Saved the Train,’ and was written by Clifford Harrison, and the story that wins first place is entitled ‘The Old Gun,’ written by Ned Adams.” Cheers broke from the audience and a very triumphant look came over Ned’s face. The applause was still sounding when Thyra took her place on the platform, but all was quiet when she began to read. At first a look of pain crept into Clifford’s face as ho realized that he would not be able to help his mother as much as ho had hoped; but although he was greatly disappointed, he was ready to recognize the ability of the judges and to bo satisfied with their decision. As lie walked up to read, the pride and love shining in his Mother’s face gave him courage to go through with his part. His quiet, gentle- manly manner won the hearts of his hearers and his manliness appealed to all. Through the reading Ned sat impatiently waiting for Clifford to finish, lie seemed a little nervous in spite of the fact that he looked very proud and triumphant. When he began his storv, the people� could not help contrasting his self-satisfied air with the unassuming manner of the other boy, even though the story was better in a number of ] oints. After the reading was over and just before the audience was dismissed, a strange thing happened. A man’s voice addressed the people in firm, even tones. “Will the audience please wait a few moments? I have sorin' important words to say.” Surprised looks came into the faces. The speaker went on: “The older ones here will remember me; the younger ones do not know me. For thoir benefit I shall tell a bit of my life’s history. I was born and brought up in this town. Since that time I have become somewhat noted as a novelist. In boyhood, I wrote many stories for my own amusement. Singu- larly enough, when the name of the winning story was read tonight, it bore the same title as one of my stories. I did not think this so very strange, as any boy might choose such a title; hut as I listened I realized I was hearing my own story. In justice to the others in the contest, I thought this ought to be known.” “I wish to testify that Mr. Owen has spoken the truth,” said Mr. Redman, one of the older citizens. “I lived in the Owen house for several years after they left. In an old chest in the attic were a number of stories written by Mr. Owen. When he moved away they were left there. I never could under- stand just why he did not take them with him. However that may be, I always enjoyed reading them. The one read tonight I remember especially well as it made a deep impression upon me. It brought back bygone days and made me a boy again. That bouse is the one now occupied by the Adams family. I think in the past Xed lias done his own work and gone on his own merits, but this temptation proved too great.” “Have you anything to say for yourself, Ned?” asked Mr. Hartsook. Ned was sitting with his face buried in his hands, but at the question lie straightened up a little and said brokenly, “There is nothing for me to say. What these men have said is true.” In the painful silence that followed, Mr. Hartsook rose and said, “I am very sorry, indeed, that this should have happened; but as it is, Clifford Harrison will receive first prize, Thyra Baxter second, and Wesley Barton third. EDITOR TROTT GIVING FATHERLY ADVICE The Debating League. Altho this is only the second year of its existence under the revised consti- tution, it has already proved its efficiency to bo an established fact. Under its present form, where each men’s society is represented by three members with a president at large, the work assigned to this body has been done in a systematic and expedient manner. The scope of its power is limited to all inter-collegiate debates, as, the decision upon a question, securing of judges, regulations that shall cover both preliminary and final debates, contracts for such club debates and the general business management. On important questions the members act as delegate from their respective societies, so that the responsibilty of their action falls upon the societies. Normal may be proud to possess men who do not hold that the end of education is to accumulate countless facts from the printed page, but who dare to set their tiny hark afloat and apply the knowledge they have acquired. There is nothing in school work that will draw out the capability of a man as debating. It throws a man on his own responsibility, making him a sound and independent thinker. Debating teaches a man that there are always two sides to a question. A man is obliged to forsake his narrow, egoistic opinions for actual facts and sound theories. lie must work or sacrifice his honors. At Normal those facts are well realized, and there was never a time but more than enough men have knocked at the door of success to receive as their reward a place among the veterans and hear the words “well done.” The only scheduled debate is the “double header” with Ames. Another debate has been arranged for with Kansas in the spring. No doubt but we will have a chance to again show our spirit and increase our already mam- victor ies. OFFICERS OF THE DEBATING LEAGUE. President, Fred I). Oram. Vice-President, F. Bruins. Secretary and Treasurer, Warren Proctor. MEMBERS. Orio Society: Fred I). Oram. II. B. Carroll. R. M. Lampman. Aristo Society: Ira Magee. Jas. P. Murphy. Warren T. Proctor. Philo Society: O. F. Schweiker. F. Bruins. Emil Trott. I. s. N. S. DEBATING LEAGUE. C. F. Schweiker, J. P. Morphy, Warren Proctor, R. M, Lampman, Fred Cram Ira Magee, F. Bruins, Emil Trott, H. B. Carroll. Twelfth Annual Debate. PAUL C. COLGROVE GROVER ALDERMAN STATE NORMAL VS. STATE COLLEGE. November 8, 1007, at Ames, Iowa. Normal Affirmative Team. C. F. SCHWEIKKK Question: Resolved, That the personal property tax as now in general operation tliruout the country should l e abolished. Judges: A. H. McVcy, of Dos Moines. (Charles Boardman, of Mar- shalltown. N. E. Randall, of Albia. Decision: Affirmative—One. Negative—Two. Twelfth Annual Debate. STATE NO KM AL Vs. STATE November s, 1006, at Cedar Normal Negative Team. EMIL TROTT (OI.I.KUK. Falls, Iowa. FENNERIKUS BRUINS Question: Resolved, That the personal property tax as now in general operation thrnout the countrv should be abolished. %! J udges: Rev. K. 1. Lockwood, (Ydar Rapids. Paul S. Pierce, Iowa City. F. E. Trigg, Itoekford. Decision: Affirmative—'Fwo. Negative—One. VIRGIL SUMMERS LEAGUE DEBATE' Normal s Debating Record. IOWA STATE NORMAL VS. IOWA STATE COLLEGE. 1897: Normal, 2; Ames, 1. 1898 : Normal, 3 ; Ames, 0. 1899: Normal, 1: Ames, 2. 1900: Normal, 2; Ames, 1. 1901: Normal, 1; Ames, 2. 1902: Normal, 0; Ames, 3. 1903: Normal, 2; Ames, 1. 1904: Normal, 2; Ames, 1. 1905: Normal, 3; Ames, 0. 1900: Normal, 1; Ames, 2. 1907: Normal, 2 ; Ames, 4. IOWA STATE NORMAL VS. DRAKE. 1905: Normal, 2; Drake, 1. IOWA STATE NORMAL VS. KANSAS STATE NORMAL. 1904: ilawkevos, 2; Jayliawkers, 1. 1905: I lawk eves, 2; Jayliawkers, 1. 1907: I lawk eyes, 1; Jayliawkers, 2. IOWA STATE NORMAL VS. MISSOURI STATE NORMAL. 1906: Hawkey us, 2; Pukes, 4. 1907: Ilawkeyes, 4; Pukes, 2. RECAPITl LATION. I. s. . s. 24 ; I. 8. ( 18 I. s. N. s. 2 ; Drake, 1 I. s. N. s. 5; Kansas 4 ]. 8. N. s. o ; .Missouri (i I. 8. N. s. 37 ; Opponents, 29 OFFICERS OF THE ORATORICAL ASSOCIATION F. Bruins. Wm. Moorhead, Thos. G. P. Berger Ruth Wright, Jennie Auld Inter-Society Oratory WOMEN’S CONTESTS. YEAR 1ST. PLACE 2ND. PLACE 3RD. PLACE 1904 1905 1906 1908 Gladys Kaye (Alpha) Margaret Kelly (Alpha) Clara Tolstrok (Zeta) Mabel Wheelock (Neo) Katherine Hare (Ossoli) Edith Ufford (Chresto) Clara Balmat (Ossoli) Anna Hinkson (Clio) Gladys Kiefer (Shake) and Pansy Stewart (Chresto) Helen Porter (Shake) Hazel Loomis (Shake) Blanche Fitzsimmons (Alpha; MEN’S CONTESTS. YEAR 1ST. PLACE 2ND. PLACE 3RD. PLACE 1900 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 Macy Campbell (Aristo) Albert Colgrove (Orio) K. W. Colgrove (Orio) C. 0. Ruggles (Orio) F. L. Byrnes (Philo) F. L. Olson (Philo) H. B. Morgan (Orio) J. T. Colgrove (Philo) E. D. Hoagland (Aristo) Julian H. Gist (Orio) Edward Goetch (Aristo) Warren T. Proctor (Aristo) F. O. Smith (Orio) J. F. Cross (Aristo) John L. Cherney (Philo) N. B. Knupp (Philo) C. L. Hawk (Philo) A. J. Fegreisen (Aristo) Each succeeding year finds the interest in the Inter-Society Contests increasing. The past year the Orios were at a disadvantage since their representative was called home by a Divine Providence. The large audiences that greeted the speakers in both contests is sufficient proof that Normal students are interested in Oratory and the school bids fair to turn out some noted speakers. Fourth Annual Kansas Debate. IOWA STATE .NORMAL VS. KANSAS STATE N’OItMAI . May 5, 1908, at (War Falls, Iowa. JOHN MACDONALD Normal Negative Team BLANCHE FITZSIMMONS C. F. SCHWE1KER Question: Kosolvod, That the enumerated constitutional powers of the federal government should be increased. At the beginning of the year, Mr. S. K. Thonipkins, of Northficld, Minn., took charge of the department of English as Professor of Oratory. Mr. Thonipkins is a graduate of Oberlin, of the class of 1001. lie s]K ut tile- followin': three years as instructor in the academy at Oberlin and in emit inning special studies in public speaking. Ib then went to Carlton College, where he remained for three years. 11 is success at Carlton College has been quite noted, as his debating teams have been unusually victorious in the inter collegiate contests held from year to year. Air. Thonipkins lias always been interested in literary societies and public speaking and his coining to Normal promises much to the forensic work of the institution. John Fitzgerald, of Monticello, Wisconsin, who wont t« Emporia as alternate in oratory last year, will go as the representative of the school this year. The Illinois Normal, at Macomb, is tin entertaining school. Mr. Fitzgerald has won his place by close application to those tilings which make oratory beautiful. While others were seeking to find facts, lie was embellish ing what was already known; while others were searching for the sentiments of authorities, he was diligently sea celling the dictionary to find words suitable to his own expression. lie has a strong theme, and in “Graeco-American Ideals,” winning five firsts in thot and composition, we are not fearing that we are in danger of being relegated to the rear at the time of the contest. While Fitzgerald may be proud of his distinction, Ik bears the honor with modesty, and all friends before the contest are friends still. Graeco-American Ideals. By JOHN FITZGERALD. On a crescent-shaped plain in tlic region sacred to Hercules is a little mound of earth and stone, slowly wasting away. A restless sea washes the southern shores of that quiet plain. Around it. and behind it rise the maj stic peaks of broken hills, Nature’s monument to those who made that plain I lie hallowed spot of Greece. Fitting, indeed, are those tumbled obelisks, for beneath their shadows sleep the heroes of Marathon. tine dark and gloomy day, a little band of Greeks was lying encamped upon those hills. They wen only a handful, yet they were filled with a deter niination that Athenian democracy should not be overthrown l y the despotism of the East. In the plain below was a horde of restless barbarians, the hire- lings of an eastern desjiot. With that powerful array a Persian king hoped iO spread his tyrannical power. Could that little band of patriots stand before that overwhelming mass? Were Grecian culture and Grecian ideals to go down before despotic power? A cry rang out over the hills: “Strike for liberty; strike for homo; strike f � r the shrine of Greece.” That was the cry of the Grecian patriots. Like a whirlwind they hurst upon the Persian host; and ero the struggle ended, Grecian freedom and Grecian culture had swept the tyrannical power of Persia hack into the waters of the sea, to remain forever within the confines of eastern lands. Marathon had shown the world that democracy was not a theoretical dream, that patriotism and learning were powerful factors in the march � f civilization, and that men would nevermore surrender their cherished liberty without a struggle. Democracy had thrown hack the power of despotism. Hut her greatest work was yet to l� e done. Until ideas of liberty should become firmly embodied in the principles of stable government, despotism would never admit defeat. Greece attempted the constructive organization of a republic; but the Hellenic form consisted of freemen holding slaves. Italy undertook to profit by Grecian example. The spirit of freedom and culture increased her power until she became mistress of the world. Hut her success was her ruin. Possibilities lajeaiiic temptations, and the Roman Republic became a state of wealth and aristocracy. Switzerland did her part; blit she could admit of equality only among favored classes. Democracy was yet uncstablished, and the world began to question its stability. Was it doomed to admit weakness? Was there no nation that could embody within itself the ideals for which the soldiers of Marathon had struggled ? Grecian learning had inspired the uneasy spirit of freedom to seek new routes around the earth. A new world had been unveiled beyond the seas. Oppression had denied the European education and liberty, and America was sought as a haven of refuge by the oppressed and down trodden. Penn and Baltimore offered homes to mankind; Saxon and Malay, Jew and Gentile, were offered welcome, fraternity and equality. Then came tlie first great. crisis. Oriental despotism, under the guise of European monarchy, sought, once more to overthrow the Grecian democracy developed by the colonists. Hirelings of tyranny were sent once more to overthrow the champions of freedom. The patriot petitioned, was denied; he pleaded, was scorned; lie supplicated, was spurned. No logic, no per- suasion, no argument could appease the wrath of monarchy. Liberty hung in tlie balance. What power could make man free? “An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts' was the only force to liberate a nation. The shadows of Marathon echoed “Liberty or Death.” That Grecian slogan, borne down 1)1« halls of time, rose above the roar of Trenton, reverberated o’er the din of Saratoga, fell from dying lips at Valley Forge, to thunder the reality of democracy above the forts at Yorktown. Freedom had been won. Would it he presem l ? Greece had fallen. Why? Because she lacked a united form of government. Would this now ccnntrv make the same mistake? It could not be. The American statesnu n, ltd by the mighty Hamilton, created the halls of the American Gongre-w; hurled their lances of reason against the plated mail of kings, and framed a Constitution which is a revelation of united government. Union, the dream of ages, had been realized. Was it to become permanent, or crumble into dust with the bones of its framers? This interrogation remained to l e answered 1 y ilie voice of a Webster, tin camion of a Grant, and the wisdom of a Lincoln. In the beginning tlie Constitution diplomatically excluded the word, slave, nnd set a id ‘ the paramount issue of centralized power. Should it be centered in the states, or in the nation ? This question was ignored, and the unblazet) •venues of industry opened to the citizen. Marvelous commercial complexity and intell( ctual development was the result. Kndloss forests, streams, and prairies nurtured industries f r millions of people. Talent and enterprise distributed over a vast expanse created a diversion of interests and two questions arose: Should slavery he tolerated ? Should one or many govern- ments he sustained? Many bright intellects advocated secession and slavery, but the spirit of Webster became the spirit of the people and cried foi Liberty and Union.” As North faced South in that awful Rebellion, all the powers of earth gazed with hated breath. Would the most weak and lowly individual he put on a plane with kings? The black slave had never beheld the bright waters of freedom. Life to him was a narrow, jagged channel between the dark, cheerless past and the unknown vale of the future, lie had long orb'd for deliverance, but the only answer to his pathetic moan was the swan song of the martyr. Now his cause was championed bv the noblest soldiers that ever faced death for any principle; men who gave their lives to preserve a constitution and to grant fm-dom to all humanity. For four long years the bravest blood of earth stained tlie fields of the Southland. Why was such a war tolerated in a civilized nation? National wrecks on all the shoals of time, and all the fallen states and cities were silent warnings that divided and oppressive government could not long survive. Dissension aggravated civil war in Greece and caused the Hellenic cities to die. Spam had no constitution to construct a new life. America had a guide for the minds of men which repaired the horrors of war. The Southerner, eloquent in the senate, fearless on the field, and grand in defeat, saw in a new light the sentence, “All men arc created equal ’ and with a spirit never to he forgotten, the Blue and Gray joined hands at Appomattox, and united in the prayer. “Let us have peace.77 Compare the wars involving Graeco-American principles with the issues of other wars. Caesar’s legions battled for glorv and the spoils of victory; England’s hirelings yearned for conquest; Napoleon’s ranks were fired on by the dream of an Empire; Greece and America sacrificed the bravest, tlu noblest, the grandest heroes of history to create and preserve democracy. Contrast the motives: One was base, the other sublime; one a scourge, the other an inspiration; one the fiend of monarchy, tlu other the angel of democracy; one provoked upheavals, and plundered and massacred to keep his fellows in chains, the other struggled for liberty, and dying, uttered a prayer of blessing on his loved ones and on the land for which he had strug- gled; one destroyed all the sacred functions of home and native land f«� r selfish reasons, the other made man free, created a nation, made belligerent, commonwealths the United States of America. The Revolution had brought political lilx Tty to America and launched the ideals of democracy. For more than sixty years a struggle had been waged which ended in the great Civil War. That war had established the wisdom and strength of representative government. America now towered above the pinnacles of nations the Mount Everest of republics. Her liberty was established; her resources unbounded; her constitution supreme. Would she become indifferent to the fate of others, or would she l e altruistic? A cry of pain camp from struggling Cuba. Food and clothing were given the poor and suffering. Again the force of arms was necessary and in a few months Spanish cruelty was eradicated from the Western Hemisphere. Scarcely had Cuba l en freed when a call came from tlu far Orient. The old empire of Cathay had been attacked by tlu European nations. Hut the hand that carried relief to Cuba now withheld the powers of Europe, and Chinn was allowed to work out her own salvation. The spirit of Marathon had prevailed. In America it had found its full embodiment and had gone out through all the world. Victory seemed complete. If all the people aided by Graeco American ideals wen' to shower their floral tributes on the graves of their benefactors, the Athenian would repose beneath a forest of olive; the Spartan rest under a sea of laurel; and the American sleep beneath a mountain of roses. But new questions are arising and ever will arise, each demanding attention. Today tyranny is again rearing its horrid front to the American people. Monopoly demands exclusive dividends on polluted investments. What will curb its power? That sword of justice with which the citizen may slay the dragon of trusts—the American Constitution, Our government is a heritage we must defend. The past, alone, is srruiv. Only the ideals decisive on the plains of Marathon will make us the foremost nation of the earth. Greece’s strength on the battlefield was invincible, but her divided government doomed her to dwindle before a stronger force. America’s strength depends upon the supremacy of her Constitution, which binds forty-six states into one unit With such a frater- mil bond, inspired at Marathon, tested at York town, proved at Appomattox, .mi 1 sealed at Santiago, the perpetuity of this nation is assured. Xo siren oiig of despotism can lure our hark onto the rocks of national a post ary. Onr Shi] of State will ever be guided by the light streaming from those .‘tare which enshroud the figure of Columbia. Those beacon lights shimmering «ver the political waves will guide our official mariners into the Harbor of liberty; there they will anchor, a fitting monument to the heroes of Mara- thon, the triumphant creation of Graeco-American Ideals. STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SPEAKING DEPARTMENT Tillie Hughlin, Florence Freeman, Grace Du Bois Edna Straw, Lenore Shanewise, W. B. Gel ter, mil.v Grubb Julia Jennings, Jennie Auld CHARACTERS IN CLASS PLAY. Reading from left to right, First row —Blanche Fitzsimmons Joseph Egloff. Mary E. Marten, Frank Byrne . La Vancha M. Comstock, Be s Chase. Frank Matthews Second row H. E. Weecli. Mary P. Clark. A. V. Graetur, Emily Grubb. Ernest Bloom, R. V. Scott, Irma Bangs Third row—Otis Weiglc, W. B. Geiter, Lenore B. Shanewisc. Orb� Hangs, Warren E. Proctor. Jennie Auld, Fre l Cram, Citas. F. Sthweiker Fourth row Edith Uflford,Grace I u Buis, Vc.'iic Orr. Harriett Kramer. I . Bruins. Julia Jennings, Clara Large “If I Were King. Soldi its By Justin Iluntloy McCarthy. Oast or Ojiakactkrs. Francois Villon .........................................Warren K. Proctor Louis XI.......................................................Orlo Balias Tristan L Hermit?....................................................W. B. Goiter Olivier lx Dain.......................................................Frtd ('ram Thihaut D'Aussigny ....................................................Paul ('olgrove Sold lx Jolys...................................................V. Graeber Hone de Montigny.......................................................I ’. Bruins (� 11 y Tabarie ................................................Vernon Orr Jcliun L Loup .....................................Charles F. Sdiweikor Robin Turgis ................................................Krnest Bloom An Astrologer ................................................Otis Weigh Toison IVOr ..................................................Frank Byrnes Captain of the Watch.........................................I. II. Boatman ..II. E. Weed 1 ..Joseph EgloH .Frank Mathews ...Chirk Brown Katharine I)e Vanedles ................................. Ignore Shanewise Mother Villon ...............................................Emily Grubb Uniquette I)u Ilamd ..........................................Jennie Anld Johan net ton ...............................................Kditli Ufford Blanche ..............................................................Julia Jennings Isabcnn ......................................................Grace DuBois Denise ...................................................Harriett Kramer Queen.............•...........................................(’lava Large LuVuneha M. Comstock .......Mary E. Marten .......Mary P. ('lark 'Blanche Fitzsimmons .........Irma Bangs .........Bess ('base ........Prank Olson .........Paul Hager ......F. E. Willard . . . . R. S. Grossman Synopsis. A t T. In the Fircone Tavern. Aer II. In the King’s Rose Garden. Act III. Evening in the King’s Rosi� Garden. Skyk.y Days Latkr. Act I V. A street in Paris near the Plunvh of the ('destine. Ladies of flu- Court Villagers and Citizens ................................... Inter-Collegiate Oratory. Iowa has always born strong in oratory. Hvery year tile entire student body looks forth to the homo contest as one of the great events of the year. The winner of this forensic struggle is delegated t(� battle for Iowa’s colors against the representatives of Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and Wisconsin. Iowa has won first place in three of the twelve contests hold to date. The five states mentioned an formed into a Normal Oratorical League, and eacli year the .scene of the contest is alternated. This year’s contest will hi held at Macomb, Illinois; the l'.)09 contest will take place at Cedar Falls, Iowa. With Iowa’s oratorical spirit vc should always maintain a high standard in public speaking. Our Knglish and Public Speaking Departments spare im pains in tutoring aspiring spell-binders during their preparation while the home league and tile students support the winning orator most loyally, for a large delegation always attends the Inter-state contest to cheer Iowa’s repre- sentative. Record of States up to 1908. YEAR FIRST IT.ACK sncoND place THIRD PLACE FOURTH PLACE FIFTH PLACE lHim Wisconsin Kansas Illinois Iowa Missouri 1H!)T 1« va Missouri Illinois Wisconsin Kansas Isas Kansas Wisconsin Missouri Iowa Illinois tH'.l!) Wisconsin Iowa Kansas Illinois Missouri 1900 Wisconsin Illinois Missouri Iowa Kansas 1901 Wisconsin Kansas Illinois Missouri Iowa 190 5 Illinois Kansas Wisconsin Iowa Missouri 190« Kansas Missouri Wisconsin Illinois Iowa 1904 Kansas Illinois Iowa Wisconsin ..... 1905 Iowa Kansas Missouri Illinois Wisconsin 1900 Iowa M issouri Illinois Kansas Wisconsin 1907 M issouri Kansas Illinois Iowa Wisconsin fa. BASKET BALL TEAM Vinali. T. Shea tit, On. Junw. K. Shear� � , Barnett. 'Valter Ciipl- Basket Ball, 1908. John Barnes , Manager. Perle Walters, Captain. R. F. Seymour, Coach. Forwards—Thomas Shearn, George Vinall, Vernon Orr. (enter—John Barnes. Guards —Roy Shearn, Perle Walters, Lonnie Jones. The season of 1908 surpassed all others in this popular sport.. Normal has never had a team so ver- satile in both attack and defense, so fast in passing, nor so accurate in shooting, as was the team that wore the purple and white suits this year. This is (•wing to the organization of a strong second team with a schedule of its own, making the competition more keen, and to the excellent opportunity f� r practice in our gym. The support of the students was never letter and tho seating capacity has been overcrowded at almost every game, demonstrating the need for a re-arrangement of the gallery in the gymnasium, and enabling the management to dose the season with a surplus of two hundred dollars. The schedule was the strongest Normal ever played, including games with the State Champions in this sport, and Normal showed her eligibility to this class of teams by winning half of the games played. A mid-season slump of two weeks proved very unfor- tunate, losing games to Grinnell and Kansas State Normal School. Following is the “Team in a Nutshell Tom Sukarn. Normal’s fastest forward, when properly wound up. Played remarkably fast, game all season, scoring from 15 to 21 points a game. Gkokgk Vinall. Played the “game of his life” against Iowa Freshmen. Strong player, in spite of his size. Y nit non Okk. Made his “delmt” at basket ball this season. Ilis ability is well known in other lines, and he’ll soon excel in this. Jonn Baknks. A living example «� f patient and persistent endeavor and determination. Famed his position after three years of hard work. One of the l cst of managers, willing and capable, and possessed of the right spirit toward athletics. Ilis honors arc? well deserved. Roy Siikahn. Cool and consistent Played his strongest games this season. Always in the game, altho rather quiet. Lonnie Jones. Strong at guarding and playing signals. Showed in the Charles City game that he could also shoot baskets. JOHN BARNES Manager of Basket Ball Team PkjiIaK Walters. Hardest worked man on tlio team. Injured in prac- tice after the first game, lie was compelled to watch his team-mates from the side lines all season. “Lots of Pep” was his war-cry. At the Annual Banquet, held at the Burr Hotel, March ninth, John Barnes was unanimously chosen Gaptaiu for 100D. The summary of the schedule: January 11. Normal ........... 2d; January IT. Normal ........ .13; January 2d� . Normal ......... II ; January ‘11. Normal .......... ID; February 7. Normal .......... 20: February 1.1. Normal ........ 3 s; February 20. Normal ......... 21); February 20. Normal .......... 70; • Grinnell ....................... .11 Drake .......................... l'T W. V. M. ( A............... 21) Grinnell ...................... .1.1 K. S. N. S....................... 32 Leander (Dark ................... 23 Iowa ’ll ........................ 33 (Diaries CDtv ................. 25 Total 305 Total I he second team, consisting of ('aptain E. ( Meggers, Lloyd Barnes, A. L. Smith, Lindsay Robinson, Malvern Smith, John Wooley, (’. F. Schweikcr, J. G. Donahue and Avery (Vary, played three games with the local high school, winning two of them. Some of these men will he wearing Normal suits another season. ANATOMY CLASS rivn:isvir mooun’I vi.� C3iv KASK HALL SQUAD. Baseball. WM. MCORHEAD Base Ball Captain, 1908 The hast ball season of 1007 demonstrate'] the fact that Normal was capable of hold in a place among the colleges of the state, and was a factor in the race for the State Championship. Losing onlv to Cornell and Iowa, and to these by very close scores, the team surprised the “natives bv their team work and ability to bat. • ' a Batting practice was an important feature of the season's work, and the pitching staff was the strongest in years, with the n snlt that the « j pon cuts were unable to circuit; the bases very often. Ridley proved to be the master twirier and was ably seconded by Anderson and Andrews, rap- tain Orr was behind the bat again, making a battery that was hard to beat. Moorhead at first base was a strong addition and proved t� � b the surest hitter f the season. With rotten and Yinall working together in second base territory, the infield was the strongest and surest seel ion of the team. Two practice games with the Water- loo League, gave valuable experience to tin men, who profited to the extent that the following sum- mary shows: Normal ........... 1 Normal ............ 5 Normal ............ 9 Normal ............ 5 Normal ............ 2 -Normal ...........18 10 (Cornell ......... 2 liCawtar (lark .... 1 liOnox ............. 4 d)rake .............. 2 Iowa ................ 4 Charles City........ 2 Total Total 15 20 Manager Base Ball Team, 1908 The prospects for 1008 arc brighter than ever, twenty-five men reporting for practice and promising to provide competition enough to develop a winning team. From last year’s squad are Orr, catcher; Captain Moorhead, first base; Yinall, shortstop, and Dickman, left fielder, 'flic now men show great promisi� and the season of 11)08 should prove a winner with the following; schedule. April IK—Ellsworth College. April 25 Leander Clark College. Mav 2—Drake University. 9 May 6—Cornell College. May 15-—Iowa University. May 22 Charles City Col lege. May 2 8—Highland Park College, at lies Moines. May 29 Drake University, at Dos Moiiv s. The Alumni game of 1907 resulted in a vic- tory for the School team, the score heiin 2 t«� 0. CLASS IN GILBERT DANCING Indoor Athletic Champions. A series of seven athletic contests wore run during the winter in conjunc- tion with the gymnasium classes. There were two objects for such a series; first, to acquaint our men with the various athletic activities, and second, to «liscover new track material for the spring. The following is a summary of the events, with the record holders: EVENT. WINNER. RECORD. Standing Broad Jump. .. John Kays...............0 feet 1 inches. Running High Jump....R. L. Dickinson..........5 feet 3 inches. Shot Put, 12-pound.......Owen Maricle..............35 feet. lo-vard Hurdle...........Kirstein............................................ Ro|k (’limb, IS feet. . . . F. K. Willard.........8 seconds. Rotate Race (17).........Paul Fenner ............1 minute 50 1-5 second- . These events were run with a scoring table, and to the three highest men at the end of the series were given medals of gold, silver and bronze. The following is the final score: K. L. Dickinson...........401 points..............................Gold Medal Owen Maricle..............138 points............................Silver Medal Howard J. Smith...........100 points........................... Bronze Medal Fenner, Kirstein, Kays, Willard Maricle, Dickinson, Smith INDOOR ATHLETIC CHAMPIONS TRACK TEAM I«07. Eltsi row—Mr. Simmon . (Coach;, llojrtl. Martin, Koartlirow—Kramer, (ilaMiiiri, Kol l « Join� . Rich. S«comiI row Miller, (Cii|ii )i Orr. S. Ifaioii . _____ Loonan. SU«4ru Hu� h. Thlnl row - T. Uiirilt% 11«. 1 man, MflOOr. I l . • Track Team. Season of 11)07. .Manager—George R. I). Kramer. Captain-—Edward Noble. Coach—C. B. Simmons, Jr. ■ AWARDED TRACK “N” 1007. John Barnes. Russell Glasener. Carl Merner. Verne Orr. Lloyd Barnes. G. R. 1). Kramer. Edward Noble. Vernon Rogers. k . rj AWARDED ‘‘RECORD MEDAL” 1007. Carl Merner Discus 110 feet D � inches. Home Meet. April 27, 1007. 100yard Dash—1st, Merner; 2d, Bryce; 3rd, Cook. Time, 11 seconds. 220 yard Dash—1st, Merner; 2d, Cook; 3rd, Bryce. Time 24 15 seconds. 220-yard Hurdle—1st, Merner; 2d, Glasener; 3rd, Jones. Time, 21) 2-5. 140-yard Dash 1st, Noble; 2d, Martin. Time, 1:03. s0-yard Dash 1st, Boatman, L. M.; 2d, Noble. Time, 2:08. One Mile Run 1st, Barnes, L.; 2d, Barnes, J.; 3rd, Dunham. Time, 5:21. I vo Mile Run - 1st, Barnes, J.; 2d, Miller; -3rd, Markle. Time, 11:21). Discus 1st, Rogers; 2d, Merner. Distance, 101 feet 10 inches, liiumiiig High Jump—1st, Bush; 2d, Jones; 3rd, Shearn. 5 fret 3 inches. Dole Vault 1st, Kramer; 2d, Martin. Height, 10 feet 01, � inches. 10 pound Hammer-—1st, Merner; 2d, Dix; 3rd, Rogers. 100 feet inch. H pound Shot 1st. Rogers; 2d, Merner; 3rd, Barnes. 32 feet G inches. Dual Meet. I l£MAl.-( 5 ttN !•:I.T.. May 11, 1007. Cedar Falls, Iowa. 100yard Dash—Is , Merner (X); 2d, Bryce (X). Time, 11 3-5 seconds. 220-yard Dash 1st, Merner (X); 2d, Phillips (C); 3rd, Gibbs (C). Time, 24 2-5 seconds. 440 yard Dash 1st, Noble (X); 2d, Gibbs (C); 3d, Current (C). Time, 55 seconds. 880-yard Dash 1st, F. Smith (C); 2d, Noble (X); 3rd, Faneher (C). Time, 2:12. One Mile Run—1st, Lloyd Barnes (X) : 2d, John Barnes (X) ; 3rd, Reed (('). Time, 5:0G 4-5. Two Mile Run—1st, J. Barnes (X); 2d, L. Barnes (N); 3rd, Kipps ((’). Time, 11:41 4-5. 120 yard Hurdle—1st, F. Smith (O) ; 2d, Williams (C) ; 3rd, Bush (X). Time, 10 3-5 seconds. 220 yard Hurdle—1st, Glasener (X); 2d, Merner (X); 3rd, Williams (('). Time, 30 seconds. Discus- 1st, Merner (X); 2d, French (C); 3rd, Phillips (C). Distance , 110 feet V- inches. Pole Vault —1st, Kramer (X); 2d, Lusk ((') ; 3rd, Marlin (X). 10 feet. Running High Jump—1st, Smith ( •); 2d, Sliearn (X); 3rd, Bush (X). Height, 4 feet 11 inches. Running Broad Jump 1st, Smith (F); 2d, Sheam (X); 3rd, Bush (X). Distance, 10 feet iH h inches. Hi-pound Hammer 1st, Merner (X); 2d, French (F); 3rd, Rice (X). Distance, 00 feet 10 inches. 1( -pound Shot—1st, Rogers (X); 2d, Piesen (F); 3rd, F. II. Boyd (X). Half Mile Relay—1st, Normal; 2d, Cornell. Time, 1:41 1-5. Normal Team—Glasener, Bryce, Nohle, Merner.- Total Scorn—Normal, S2 p � ints; Cornell, 48 points. Dual Track Meet. N onM AT.-IoWA FK KS11 M t:X. Iowa Fity, Iowa, May 1$, 1007. 100-yard Dash—1st, Iluhbard (I); 2d, Merner (X); 3rd, Bryce (X). Time, 10 3-5 secernds. 220-yard Dash—1st, Merner (N); 2d, Iluhbard (I); 3rd, Sherman (I). Time, 23 3-5 seconds. 120 yard Hurdle—1st, Simons (I); 2d, Bush (N); 3rd, Van Mitre (I). Time, 17 seconds. 220 yard Hurdle—1st, Merner (N); 2d, Myers (I); 3rd, Van Mitre (I). Time, 27 seconds. 140-yard Dash 1st, Noble (N); 2d, Hanlon (I); 3rd, Ilarnmar (1). Time, 52 2-5 seconds. SsO-vard Dash—1st, Nohle (N); 2d, Wolfe (I); 3rd, Boatman, L. M. (X). Time, 2:10. One Mile Run—1st, Barnes, J.; 2d, Barnes, L.; 3rd, Yetter (I). Time, 4:54 1-5. Two Mile Run—1st, Barnes. L.; 2d, Barnes, J.; 3d, Lunby (I). Time, 10:40. Discus 1st, Stutsman (I); 2d, Merner (X); 3rd, Rogers (N). Distance, 113 feet 1 inches. Pole Vault - 1st, Kramer (N); 2d, Hanlon (I); 3rd, Griffin (I). Height, 9 feet 9 inches. Running High Jump—1st, Larrimer (I); 2d, Orr (N); 3rd, Busli (N). Height, 5 feet 2 inches. Iiimning Broad Jump—1st, I’nger (I); 2d, Griffin (I); 3rd, Orr (N). Distance, 20 feet 6% inches. It; pound Shot—1st, Hazard (1); 2d, Stutsman (I); 3rd, Rogers (N). Distance, 36 feet 5 inches. 16-pound Hammer—1st, Merrier (N); 2d, Myers (I); 3rd, Rogers (N). Distance 110 feet 2T5 inches. Half Mile Relay- Normal won. Nohlo Ghisoncr, Bryce, Merner. Time, 1 :3s. One Mile Relay Normal won. J. Barnes, Boatman, Loonan, Noble, rime, 3:42. Total Score—Normal, 82 points; Iowa 1910, 48 points. NORMAL RECORDS. 100-yard Dash..........Frank Hamilton ..........10 seconds. 220-yard Dash..........Frank Hamilton...........22 1-5 seconds. 140-vard Dash..........Frank Hamilton...........50 2-5 seconds. N O yard Dash..........Don Campbell.............2 minutes 1 second. One Mile Run...........Don Campbell.............4 mi mites 49 seconds. Two Mile Run...........L. Currell ..............10 minutes 2 1 seconds. 120 yard Hurdle........T. E. Jones..............17 seconds. 220 yard Hurdle........Frank Hamilton...........2(5 3-5 seconds. Discus ................Oarl Merner .............110 feet 4| inches. Pole Vault.............William Wood-............10 feet 8 inches. Running High Jump. ... George Englcman..........5 feet i)1 -� inches. Running Broad Jump... Frank Hamilton............21 feet 3 h inches. 16-pound Shot..........John Dunkerton ..........3(5 feet 10 inches. 10-pound Hammer........Oarl Merner .............116 feet 3 inches. 3-milt? (Voss Country Run ................ John Barnes 15 minutes 32 1-5 seconds GYMNASTIC TEAM, ICO� Kay Mnuritscu Martin Maricie Orr Mr. Seymour Gymnastics. Normal vs. Guinn ell. Our first gymnastic team, consisting of George Kramer, Carl Morner, I. ( Martin, Roy Shearn and Lloyd Barnes, met the Grinnell gymnasts on flioir own floor in the spring of 11)07, and altho we didn’t return victorious, Normal made a good showing and demonstrated that she could take a place among the colleges of the state in this branch of winter sport. Following are the results of the various events: NORM A I, ciii.v.n i:i Horse ID. 7 52.7 Parallel- 50.4 : 1 . 1) Kings 47 . 2 Pninhliii.o 52.1) Basket Ball Id do Totals 21)1). 1 CLASS IN GILBERT DANCING Return of Foot Ball to Normal. Aristo Orio Game, November, 1906 Physical Education for Women. In every school where physical training is compulsory, there is a certain faction that revolt against such compulsion. The two strongest complaints against such compulsion are that with the present arrangement of schedules it is sometimes inconvenient to dress for the work, and again, that, physical training claims considerable time from the student. In the first case, conditions cannot always lx so favorable that all arc accommodated, but so far as the time element is concerned, it has long b on a ]H pular misconception that despite the fact that the work may prove bene- ficial to one’s health, it does cause the student to lose more or less valuable time. Experience has proven that this is a misconception and is fast estab lishing the fact that instead of consuming time at the expense of other studies, physical training increases the working capacity of tin individual to such an extent that better results are gained in less time. Improved physical health means greater ability in fixing the attention, clearer thinking, and the power of sustaining prolonged and intense application. It is usually the individual with a heavy schedule who wishes to he released from physical exercise. When this is done a great mistake is made, l ecause the greater the degree of mental application up to a certain point, tin greater the amount of physical exercise necessary to counteract tin effects of such close application. This idea, of course, has its limitations, but continued intellectual activity must have as a basis a large fund of nervous energy and a strong will. These are not acquired by overtaxing the degree of health we may have, but only thru rational living. “Conserve the life forces and the life forces will conserve you.” It is generally admitted that physical training is not an end in itself, rather it is a means to an end, and that goal is tho training of self, mentally, physically and spiritually, to live worthy and happy lives. Too often physical education is given credit for training the muscles alone—developing the physical side —but it has been proven physiologically that we cannot improve our physical being without directly increasing our possibilities for greater mental development It is our hereditary limitations which many times make such results obscure. With measuring rod, calipers and strength test appliances, we can esti mate roughly tin amount of physical benefit derived from exercise. Increased lung capacity, development of muscles both in hulk and strength arc tangible results, hut the intangible results of physical education are even more important. Wc cannot estimate just to what extent courage, self-reliance, the ability to think and act promptly and the power of concentration are directly affected by physical exercise, but we do know that physical training is in a large measure a direct factor in mental and spiritual development. Jakob Bolin, of the New York City public schools, argues that physical education is not merely a measure to keep the body in condition and sustain CHAMPION BASKET BALL TEAM. health while acquiring th«• necessary amount of knowledge . He claims that were that the case physical training; would he no more an educational factor than school ventilation. The highest aim of physical educators h to develop !� . tli the mental and physical together, to strengthen the beds and at the same time increase' mental activity thru the physiological effects of exercise Upon the mental processes. ‘‘There is no greater educational fallacy,” says Wey, “than that idea that rho brain is educated at the expense of the muscle and muse I • at expense of brain. Kxeellonee in both should he attained simultaneously.” In our physical training work we strive to keep in mind that “the first wealth is health.” and with this asset in life attainments in other lines h come very much simplified. Our requirements in physical work are not absolutely fixed. Kventuallv our requirements will he practically the same as those of the standard colleges foi women. This includes one year of developmental work, consisting of cor reclive and educational gymnastics, light apparatus, games and elementary rhythmical exercises. With this foundation in co-ordination and body- building the second year's work continues with heavy apparatus, int rmediate CLASS IN FIRST AID TO INJURED Cl ASS IN SWEDISH TALK DANCIN'� . exercise in rhythm, together with recreative work. Great. stress is laid on the recreative side, and for this purpose basket ball, indoor baseball, tennis, swim minir. golf, hockey and gymnastic games are taught. Work be von 1 the second year, as that done by the advanced classics, «s W ileiinmds a greater degree of skill in execution and is more highly specialized. For this reason the advanced work is made optional with the students. Gilbert •lancing, advanced Indian club swinging, fencing, etc., constitutes this typo of work. The range of physical exercise here covers every necessity for normal young women. A physical examination is given each student before she enters class work, and for those who are notably below normal special corrective work is given. Lectures on personal hygiene are given thruout the year to all first year women students. Every young woman at Normal should take advantage of her opportunity to acquire such vigor and buoyancy of health, that physical weakness will not stand between her and a deep appreciation of the keen jovs of living: the conquering of her environment; the fitting of her life !� its proper setting. PHYSICAL TRAINING CLASS figure marching. Kuth Halliittrly Tillie Hnghlin Harriett Manful Ethel Harvey Miss Vinall Miss McNally Miss Bruce LADIES INDOOR BASEBALL TEAM The Story of My Life. The record of my birthday was not kept. Thru later investigation, I found that I was born on October 10, 1885, in Kessab, a town of four thou- sand inhabitants, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in the northern part of the Holy Land, twenty-five miles west of Antioch. On my arrival in this world I found around me a family of eleven meml ors. Being the youngest, I was loved by every member of the family. But unfortunately for me, before I was fully conscious of this affection, 1 lost my father by souk? assassin, when I was eleven years old. Of my childhood, which was passed at home until I was six vears old, I remember little. As soon as I heard of a school I became very much interested and was anxious to attend. My first equipment for school work was a square pirn of hoard with a handle on one side, large enough to contain flic Armenian alphabet of thirty-eight letters. After four or five months of tiresome drills on that hoard, 1 had the alphabet. At the end of the first year, I read the Primer. This change renewed my inter- est in school, but for only a few days, for I had to continue that loathsome drill of the alphabet in the book in capitals. I was very often punished in this year for not remembering those letters. In all my course of school life, this first year was the most difficult. At the end of two years, I could lead some, hut understood littl that I read. Until I was fourteen years old I spent nine months of each year in my home school that was supported by the I studied Armenian, Turkish, Kuglish, Arithmetic and Geography, without knowing much of their application. I could give the definition of a harbor, but I could not show it at the sea-shore BEDROS KENORK APELION j eople of the Protestant church. which was so near to us. I could repeat the laws in Arithmetic without knowing how to solve practical problems. All things were performed median ically. 1 hated school; it was more like a prison to me. Many of my class-mates left before they had completed half the course. I lie only motive, that kept me there was fear from my elders at home. Wliat ever I possess along educational lines at the present time may he attributed to that fear. That mechanical drill of seven years opened a way for a college course. In the summer of IS!)!), a boy of fourteen, 1 prepared myself for ten tral Turkey College at Aintab, a hundred and fifty miles northeast of my town. Central Turkey College is one of the schools of the American Hoard of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. During the thirty two years of its existence, the work that this college has done for that part of the country is more than Yale I niversity has done for the Tinted States. This was the first time that 1 had been away from home. On my way with tlim other students I spent two or three days at Antioch, a city of twenty thousand population. The journey to the collegi lasted six days; we had to sleep in the open fields. Mosquitoes, flies, and the lac k of suit aid • water and food made the journey a hard one . Robbers were also numerous all over that country. The period spent at college, which lasted seven years, was tin most enjoyable time of my life, with tlie- exception of tin few months at the Iowa State Normal. 1 studied in the college with fifteen native and American teachers until June, 100(5, when I received my diploma. It was this organ ization that put on me “the armour of salvation;” that gave me the motive to work for truth and humanity, and pushed me to foreign countries t accom- plish tlu “ mvessary preparation. The school year '0(5 '07, 1 spent in teaching at the so-called High School of my town. This work was regarded as a rest after the long course of college life. It would also enable me to go to a medical school, which had l oeii tin aim of my family in sending me to (Yiitral Turkey College. This year was a crisis to make mo divide my future work. The medical pro- fession, promising a bright future and an easy life, was inviting. On tin other hand, duty and the need of my country wen calling me to take a }n da gogical and theological course, promising a dark future with a salary never passing two hundred dollars a year and a life of struggle and hardship. I passed the crisis by giving the credit to the call of duty. This decision opened the way to numerous hardships that I would meet on my journey of over ten thousand miles. But this was the only means by which I could accomplish my preparation for a work that is pure in its nature and divine in its purpose. Bedros Kexork Apelion. Library Reminiscences. While a librarian might grow wrinkled and grav-headed at a tendor age because of the many perplexing problems presented by exacting patrons with a rapidity that necessarily makes her brain work like lightning, yet if she has a spark of humor there is a measure of relief. It seems strange, does it not, that a one-time teacher preparing himsel! 10 be a more efficient teacher should want a book on mule raisingIt might In lie bad lxxrn asked to write a thesis on discipline'. Some time after directing a student to the books on birds, she returned and said, “I have looked at (‘very one and can’t find a thing about the chipmunk.” I suggested the chipmunk might not be a bird. “If you took a meal tonight, how long would it last I sought further enlightenment on the subject. “If you took a meal now, would it last until morning?” 1 finally discovered it was Rousseau’s “Emile” and not my supper that she had in mind. One wanted to know why you could see stars down in the deep chasm � !’ a well. She suggested the information might be given in the epileptic geography. One girl wanted something concerning the life of Anonymous. I tried to enlighten her by breaking the news as gently as possible, but she would not be convinced even with the dictionary open before her. She declared the teacher told them to look up something concerning the author of each selection. She thot there must be some other Anonymous. We are often asked strange questions, but find that what they wish after all is some book. “Who is your schoolmaster(Iloosier Schoolmaster.) “Is Baget inf” (Bagehot’s English Constitution.) “Where are the boss tables C’ (Bastable’s Public Finance.) “Is. Browning here?” I thot }x ssibly it was Browning’s poems she wished. “Is that the one that has the ring and the finger in it t “Have you the carol, Christmas Birds' (Birds Christmas Carol.) “Will you tell me where Longfellow’s iron side isC’ (Old Ironsides.) A young man of summer sch(M)l asks for “Bride to a Waterfall ' by Emerson. It is easy to see where his mind is wandering. It might puzzle some to know what was meant, by Wannamaker’s Nature Study, Arnold’s Whitemarks for Teachers, or The Division of Sir Taunfal. Who would guess Alice of Winkins was Alice of Old Vincennes? Where would you direct a student for material to write an original story or dialogue? Most of us like plums in our cake, but then', was one who wanted a geography with currents in it. A request is made for a book. Answer: “Away at the bindery. (ihesitation) “I think that will do as well.” New Student: “Arc you the manager of tin library? I want some of those scraps you have in boxes.” These are only a few of the many incidents that might be related. Thesi' are sufficient, doubtless, t illustrate the point that a librarian need not wear a long face every day. Etiiei. L. A bey. OUR JANITORS John McLain, E M. Deal, Jas. E. Robinson, Supt., Chas. E. Wiler, Jas. Justice G. L. Curtis, Elmer Maxconi, Peter Christensen, W. B. Hoats H. L. Stock, Thus. N. Justice lUckU K evpr timft you tic «A Av i l vu jK m«£ m u. ujV W ckw VovuV � 5osYv E Wiv The Lady from Philadelphia Answers Correspondents. J----- D-----: It is entirely out of place for a boy to wear a girl’s pearl ring unless engaged to her. F------ B-----: I agree with you that the landlady was very unkind when she called you down for sitting in a dark hall, but it was not discreet for you to reprimand her the next day. F----- S-----: Alas, poor girl, you seem to be overworked. Send eight cents in stamps for further information. I----- L-----: No, it is not thot proper to allow a young man to accompany you to your hall, having just met him at the I. 0. station. Do not consider allowing him to spend the evening with you. Tommy: It is considered a public announcement of engagement to accompany your lady friend to church on Sunday morning. Ethel Standley: Even if your own parlor is occupied, never entertain in the neighbor’s parlor, especially when the young man is from Waterloo. E----- S----You would show' greater strength of character by ignoring any remarks you may think too personal. Owing to lack of space we cannot advise you further on the subject. We refer you to Burns' “Ode to a Swran.” M-----F------: Yes, 1 think it is very good policy to appear interested in your classes. I think your plan of asking intelligent questions is the best I can suggest. E----- P-----: When strolling, the lady takes the gentleman’s arm, unless her hands are otherwise engaged. W----- M-------: Never mind what people say to you. I think it was just the thing for you to have your fraternity ring cut down for your lady friend. H----- P----: (1) Tt seems to me that you can do justice to only six young ladies in one week. (2) It is perfectly natural for you to desire to meet young ladies whom you see, but do not make too strenuous an effort along this line. N------- F-: The familiar, much abused expression “kid” has long ceased to be a favorite. I would not advise you to persist in using it. C-----S---: Your fifteen-page letter at hand. Altho interested in your case, I am unable to advise you until you write more fully. C----- B----: Handkerchiefs may be purchased at any good clothing store at a moderate price. H----- R----: I realize how you long to see the baseball boys in their new suits, but it would really look better for you to stay away from the practices. Without doubt they will soon make a public appearance. H------- S--: It is not surprising that you find it difficult to make people understand you. You must not endeavor to talk at a greater rate than fifty words a second. L------- H--: Responsibility really tends to age people, but when off duty concentrate your thots on other things. L----- H----: It is indiscreet to accept an invitation to drive and lunch when you have an engagement with another young man. F----- —; Even if you do not enjoy being classed as a Normalite, try to assume a pleasant expression. J----- M----: You should apologize for turning the hose on young ladies who have in no way offended you. J----- Me---: I am glad that the kid curlers I recommended to you met with your approval. A----- C----: It is hard luck that you are forced to entertain in the hall, but never mind, your turn is sure to come some fine day. “Tommy' in the role of Romeo, nightly at 11:00 p. m. Security Savings Bank The Sweetness of low price never excels the The Home Bank bitterness of poor quality Invites you to open your Account with them The Cedar Falls GEO. S. MORNIN President F. W. PAULGER Cashier Publishing. Co. DAVID BENNISON Vice President LEO H. PAULGER Ass’t Cashier FOR QUALITY DO YOU KNOW Willard Alexander? THEY SELL CLOTHING Gilkey Block Cedar Falls, Iowa The Boston Store Sells IT For LESS Shoes, Oxfords, Slippers We take Special Pains in Fitting your Feet THE LEADER, c. j. wild, prop. 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Cummins. ‘‘I am delighted to be in your Normal today.” “It has been said that chapel talks begin rather flowery, and I can readily see how a person from the platform view of chapel could be wafted to a seventh heaven in response to the intellectual glow upon the faces of so large a number of ‘young people.”—G. O. P. Ponies for sale. Apply to any Latin Student. Mr. Arey's quotations to class in Zoology: “Be not like dumb, driven cattle; be a crawfish’ in the fight.” Blessed are they who learn to “catch on,” for they shall understand. ❖ Mr. Gist: “Mr. Blair, will you please give list of irregular verbs?” Mr. Blair: “Raise, rise, sit, se-et, sit, set—I got ’em in my note-book. Mr. Oist. Mr. Colgrove: “Miss Swansen, who did you experiment on in these experiments of feeling, touch and taste?” Miss Swansen: “Mr. Proctor.” Prof. Begeman, in Advanced Physics class, illustrating the upward and down- ward pressure of liquids: “Now, for instance, if the upward pressure was greater than the downward pressure, and you put a tube in a glass of lemonade, you would have to get to business right away or it would all go up.” Mr. Newton: “Mr. Carroll, I would like to have you speak of ‘How to Peed Children.’ ” Mr. C. “From experience?” Miss Neff (in Primary Music, teaching flag song, explains: Red stands for ‘Be brave;’ White, ‘Be pure:’ Blue, for 'Be true.’” Master South wick: “Well, teacher, Red on the gasoline can stands for Danger.” ❖ ❖ Mr. Wright asks Mr. ITurleman to define a polygon. Mr. llurleman: I should think a good, concise definition of a polygon is a dead parrot.” 4 4 Miss Edgington (reciting): “As if the moon should suddenly kiss, while you crosst the gusty desert by night, the long colonnades of Persepolis”— Miss Fowler: “Where would be the best place to take a breath?” Miss E. “After the kiss.” VEATGIi THE PICTURE MAN The typical Normal guy. Leap year at Normal. Enuff said. An Invitation to Normal Students Before you return for the fall term we will be moved into our NEW BUILDING at the corner of Third and Main Streets, and we want you to call and see the finest bank build ing in Northeastern Iowa. Cedar Falls National Bank Citizens Savings Bank CAPITAL $100,000.00 We give special attention to students1 business. 4 Per Cent Paid on Savings Deposits :: :: :: 0,000 Square Feet of Floor Space :: :: :: Uhe Slobinson 3)ry Soods Co. extends to the students a cordial welcome to come in and make this place your headquarters. Our motto is, “The Best Goods, Honest Dealing and the Largest Stock to Select From'1. Come and see for yourself. Che Slobinson Ori Coods Co. Programs and inmintixxns Place your order for Programs and Invitations with The Record. Its large stock of paper will enable you to select any grade or finish from the finest of deckel edge, hand made papers to the com- mon stock used for cheaper work. Its equipment is up-to date and choice of type is the liest. The Record's line of Wedding Invitations and Announcements is always complete. All orders are treated as confidential. 120 MAIN ST., OPPOSITE THE BURR Our Best Advertisement is the Quality of Our Work—It Always Brings New Trade. Quality May Cost the Fraction of a Dollar . More—What’s the Fraction of a Dollar? Get the Best—It’s the Only Kind We Make :: :: :: :: :: :: :: THE AUSTIN ART GALLERY Gleanings from the History Class. Wrestling with the Slavery Question: “The masters were led to believe that if they didn’t use a more strenuous govern- ment over the slaves, they would rise up in arms and distinguish them.” “Later the king deprived a large income from selling slaves in America.” “It being so hot in South Carolina, many slaves would died from sufferage of heat.” “Wilmot Proviso was a tax of $10 put on every negro imported.” “Wilmot Proviso was a proposition to by the boundary of Texas from Mexico.” Colonial Period Has Its Eccentricities: “The Pilgrims wished to provide for the well being of their prosperity as they could not at home.” “Mr. Netherland founded New York.” “French explorers were La Salle and La Fitte.” “National Bacon was an able and patriotic man.” “Columbus was possessed of indominibible courage.” “There was a great emigration of cavilers to Virginia.” “The wealthy hired Tudors to teach their children.” “The Quakers thot reference should not be shown to any one but God. Question: “What diseases afflicted the New Englanders?” Answer: “Fever and argue.” “Most of the people still remained pheasants.” The Revolutionary Time Had Its Griefs: “The colonists forced the postofficers to resign.” The British soldiers were stationed in Boston and got into a squirmish with some citizens.” “The British won the battle of Bunker Hill by outrunning the Americans’ ammunition.” “In this battle Prescott led the minuet men.” Even General Statements are Hard to Make: “What is animosity?” “The state penitentiary. ' “The people were divided into three classes: (1) Sundry, (2) Knights and Gentlemen, (3) Common People.” “The Americans demanded that England quit depressing American seam: n. “The Spoils System originated during the Civil war and meant, ‘To the victim belong the spoils.’ ” “Now it had a thick enough population to be admitted as a state.” “The Monroe Doctrine was that England should not mingle with any of our things.” “ ‘Standpatters’ are a division of the Republicans who just stand still and talk; the Progressives are those who are for action and movement all the time.” “When the South tried to secede they stirred up a ratio. Its purpose was to show that they did not belong to the Union.” But English History Has Pitfalls Too: “For, Magna Charta was exhorted from King John.” “He was able to put down resurrection after lesurrection.” “He inherited this quality from his father-in-law.” “The king had uttered these words in a fit of passion; now, realizing his crime, he did pittance of all kinds.” “Beckett’s body is no longer in Canterbury Cathedral, but his cap, coat and shield are.” “One end of the room was provided for leopards, who did not touch the priest. “In Westminster Abbey occurred the crowing of all the kings except Edward V. “Irving, Lcngfellow and Lowell are buried in Westminster Abbey.” “Henry VIII. cut the pope off from all religion.” “A crypt given by Elizabeth to the Huguenots is still used by the Protestants as a communion.” “St. Martin’s church has the coffin of Queen Elizabeth.” 22 Is Gfiler so soft' Docs Byrnes sleep in teachers’ meetings( Does “GlnY” Hinksou wear a new watch fob ? Does Jennie Dauhen- berger want a man ? Does Orr think lie can stay as late as he pleases at 261 2 Olive? Is Proctor's gas hill less since Bernes lx� gan to call ? Does Miss ('ha pi n sport a diamond ? Does Alice Madson llaiglit to stay to summer school? Do family duties give Bronson a grade in teach- ing ? Does Gram never smile ? Do the ('li rest os favor the Philos? Does Lampman think lie knows it all ( Is Trott getting bald- headed i Is Carroll so dignified Does Proc like the girls ? Are Seniors so wise? Miss Townsend, endeavoring to learn the names of her students, addresses Miss Hawk: “I know you. You are Miss Crow.” We understand that Miss Hock has an extremely heavy schedule this term, but we imagine she will be able to “Barr-ett.” ♦ ♦ Clipping from N. Y. Sun: ‘‘Miss Zora Parrott received sentence of impriBoumcnt for ten years, for she was seen to Hurl-e-man from the walk, which resulted in his instant death.” ♦£ - ❖ Miss L. at dinner: “I'm not a bit hungry today. I just want a ‘Crum-er two.” ❖ Mr. Merrill at orchestra practice: “I’d like a full orchestra next meeting.” A week later: One member absent, evidently gone to comply with the request. ❖ 4 4 L. Jones, greatly disgusted: “Oh gol! I only got a four in drawing, and I laughed at every one of Miss Thornton’s jokes.” When Bailey’s up at one. The Wa We’l Spel in Ninten Fifti. Our aking iz gaz down the yens Tu se the end uv this reform; Conservativs shed anxyus ters And speling gets mor uniform. Activ juvenils lern to spel, And du the act rit wel and nifti; There is no teling veri wel Just how we’l spel in ninten fifti. Definit law wil then examin The etimoloji of wurds; The spelin clas wil not be cramin’ Tu get the sound of “i” in burds. Exepshuns then ther wil be nun, The proses then wil al be sifti; The speling be wil lak its fun— For we’l spel rit in ninten fifti. From uther tungs of cors we’l boro; Hut az we bring them o’r the oshun We’l surkumvent. the pepel’s soro Hi chanjing them tu sut our noshun. Negativ motivs won’t obtan, The sentiment wil al be lifti; Orthografi in sun or ran Wil be alik in ninten fifti. We’l dim the mountan leg on leg, We’l sal about enchanted ils; And politishuns won’t intreg To giv an inch and charj for mils. Productiv minds with nativ skil Wil kep nu wurds from geting shifti— Jndef.nitnes wil then be nil— We’l du it rit in ninten fifti. The gorjus panopli of truth Wil spred about our sholders brod; The ajed wil reviv ther uth And spurn the awful yawning sod. ri her’l be no reptils in our boots To send our brans a-soring skifti For al we wil be in kahoots Tu spel her rit in ninten fifti. O, blesed tim uv promist pes! O, gloryus our uv captiv joi! I low swet ’twil be tu be a gurl, How nis ’twil be tu be a boi! 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FULLERTON, Professor of Vocal Music in the Iowa State Normal School. write FULLERTON GRAY, Publishers, Cedar Falls, Iowa Cheer up, Abe; things are not always what they seem. 4 4� 4� Emma Robertson to Miss Ellis: “Now, Hazel, the fellows won’t like it if we can’t give these yells at the Grinnell game.” Vigorously in concert: “N-O-R-M-A-L. NORMAL!” 4 4- 4 Just a week after vacation—Maud Mac, with her arms around a post: “Oh, girls, how many remember what they were doing a week ago tonight?” 4 - 4 4� Miss Parker, to student: “This production is not long enough.” Student: “I can make it longer by writing larger.” 4� 4� 4 Student, to Professor Samson after taking six months of work: “Mr. Samson, I wish I knew something about Psychology.” Why “Teddy” is always late to class. Everyone come out to the Kansas Preliminary Debate tonight at 7:30. No admission. 4 4 4 Dr Bergen, in chapel: “Solomon had a thousand wives. No wonder he was wise. As I walked thru your halls this morning, I felt quite Solomic.” 4 4 To the Honorable Schul Board of Sleepy Holler: I understand that you want to hire a teacher of gramer and histery, either lady or gentleman. As I have been both for a number of years, I hereby make applecashun for the place. FENNERICUS BRUINS. 4� 4 “Kiss yourself good-bye,” sang Donna at the piano. “I have always made it the rule of my life,” broke in Mr. Geiter, “to think of others before myself.” And then-------? 4 4 4� Mr. Begeman, in Physics, looking thru a prism at class: “Gee! But this class does look green to me.” And everybody laughed. 4� 4 4 Mr. Page, in Chemistry: “Say, class, I wish you wouldn’t hug each other that way. It makes me nervous.” 4 4� 4� Miss Gr.egg, in Grammar class: “Mr. Fitzgerald, correct this sentence: ‘The boy can ride the mule if he wants to.’ ” Mr. F.: “The boy can ride the mule, if the mule wants him to.” This Book—Our Advertisement THE HOUSE WHERE IT WAS BUILT “Improve and Expand With Age —Ten Times Larger than in 1898. Our Imprint Defined, Means Progreaa. Finest Product, Up-to-date and the Very Beat Iowa Affords. Keep it in the Hawkeye State. MATT. PARROTT SONS, Waterloo, Iowa What’s Doin’. SEPTEMBER. o. School opens again. Rrqnson—“A man could be worse off than being married.” Cram—“Yes, he could be dead.” 13. Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. reception in gymnasium. Hazel W.—“Jasper, you say you love me. Would you die for me? Jasper B.—“No; mine’s undying love.” 20. Ames Preliminary Debate. Graeber, after a careful examination, has been found to be a dead one. All in, down and out again. Bruins and Trott—“Honorable Judges, think of the deficit.” Bloom—“Which is the best way to make a coat last?” Weach—“Make the pants and vest first.” 26. Election of Senior Annual Staff. Trott and Geiter, due to a mixture of beauty and intelligence, win out over Brown and Christensen. Statement of Geiter’s mental resources— Total amount of brain................. 0 0 Amount devoted to subject of dress... 0 0 Balance available for other purposes. 0 0 NOVEMBER. 1. Zeta open session. Brown—“I call my mother-in-law ‘Mother.’ What do you call yours?” Lampman—“I’m ashamed to tell you.” Newton, in Physiology—“What hen lays the longest?” Proctor— A dead one.” Miss Patt, in Drawing—“You may draw a picture of Plymouth Rock. DeGraff—‘Do you want us to draw a hen or a rooster?” Dickman, at circus, looking at monkeys—“So them are the things they Sjiy look like a human being. Sure, they look no more like a man than I do.” 6. Bostonia Sextet Club Concert. Opening number of lecture course. Miss Rice to Bruins, usher—“Could you find me a seat, please?” Bruins—“I should be glad to, but the empty ones are all full.” Student—“Can I have an appointment with you, Mr. Gist?” Dr. Gist—“I’m sorry, but I am full today.” (The doctor was down to Waterloo the night before.) Prof. Wright—“Mr. Smith, were you cool in battle?” Smith, who has been to the Philippines with the army—“Cool? Why I shivered.” 8. Ames Debate both at Normal and at Ames. Big banquet at Ames, consisting of a sandwich, pickle and coffee. Big deficit again heard from. Rausch—“Who is that woman you tipped your hat to just then?” Bruins—“Ah, my boy, I owe a great deal to her.” Rausch—“Oh, your mother.” Bruins—“No, my landlady.” Professor Knoepfler—“Mr. Dunham, do you understand French?” Dunham—“Yes, sir, if it’s spoken in German.” DECEMBER. 6. Aristo-Orio Football Game. Jones, in museum, observing skeleton of donkey—“How fearfully and wonderfully we are made.” 7. Triangular Oratorical Contest of Men’s Societies. Prof. Samson institutes a new step in the clog dance. 20. Christmas holidays begin. JANUARY. 24. Itogers-Grilley Concert. First Normalite “hop. Samson sports a now red necktie. Miss Packard’s latest composition: See the little bumble-bee; To its busy hum, oh, listen! Don’t go near the bumble-bee, . Or he’ll spoil your disposition. 23. Basket Ball. Normal, 44; Waterloo Y. M. C. A., 29. Fight in Jefferson’s bakery—a stale loaf of bread got fresh. Side Burns Quartet—Hamstreet, Roberson, Rice and Olsen. Ilerse.v, in Physics—“How many kinds of force are there?” Jones, a wise guy—“Bodily force, mental force, and the police force. 27. Girls’ Oratorical Contest. Geiter’s Boast—“I’ve been out with nine different girls w ithin the last tw'o weeks.’ Why a different one every time? 31. Basket Ball. Grinnell, 55; Normal, 19. Normal Seconds “skin the high school’ team. “Chic Hinkson’s contribution to classical literature: Twinkle, twinkle, little star, I took a ride on a trolley car. The trolley car ran off the track. 1 wish I had my nickel back. FEBRUARY. 7. Kansas Normal vs. Iowa Normal at Basket Ball. Miss Martin—“What is your favorite flow'er?” Lenore Shancwdse—“Pillsbury’s Best.” 11. Leander Clark vs. Normal at Basket Ball. Newton—“Have you been eating oranges, Mr. Bangs?” Bangs—“No; why?” Newton—“I see the skin all over your face.” 10. Cadman Lecture. Samson’s pet—Proctor. .20. Iowa Freshmen, 33; Normal, 29; at Basket Ball. Rough game. Byrnes sleeps in teachers’ meeting class. Bawled out by Professor Bender. Jasper stays out late at night. Taran tara! 21. Leland Powers Impersonation. Bloom, in society debate—“Have I the floor, Mr. Chairman?” Weach, opponent—“Just where a mop ought to be?” 27. Normal, 73; Charles City, 25. Models in the human form divine seen in the Charles City team. Prof. Parish—“How do you like mushrooms?” Hoink H ink son—“Never slept in any.” Triangular debate. Great enthusiasm displayed. 28. Minnesinger Concert. Local hits on Bailey and Colgrove. Charles Jessup and a woman suffragist, both from New York, speak to Normal students. 29. Women’s Gymnasium Exhibit. Senior Reception to Faculty in Gymnasium. Why does Leta Gode stay over at Proctor’s so late almost every night? MARCH. 6. Chresto Open Session. Friend Lampman starts an information bureau. Dealer in universal knowledge. 7. Men’s Gymnasium Exhibit. Roller skate basket ball game. Will De Graff ever get a hair cut? 9. Apelion Benefit Concert. Madame Butterfly at Waterloo. Take your choice. Why does Miss B. sport a diamond ring, and Bruins go around dead broke? 27. Interstate Preliminary Oratorical Contest. “Fitz” begins training and “dieting” at 5:30. 28. Kansas Preliminary Debate. Murphy all in, down and out. APRIL. 10. Durno, the magician, puzzles the school-marms. Prof. Dick and Samson know the mysteries, but can’t tell anybody. Why does Prof. Cummins go around with ducks and chickens under his coat? Why is Rausch seen sitting on Maxon’s front porch almost every night? 12. Spring is here! On the campus a butterfly was caught at the south end. Arey—That may be the proper way to catch a butterfly, but when you grab a wasp or bumble-bee, it is better to catch it about the equator, lifting north- westerly toward the head. 22. Byrnes goes to Y. M. C. A. meeting without a necktie on. Lampman opens up a teachers’ agency. What next? 18. Base Ball opens. Normal, 8; Ellsworth, 7. Orr’s Dad—“Well, Georgie dear, how are you getting on at school?” Orr— Just fine. I haven’t made an error yet this year playing base ball.” Colgrove, while canvassing last summer, took refuge under a haystack during a thunder storm. Lightning struck him on the cheek, glanced off and killed a mule two hundred yards away. That’s cheek. Student, to Miss Arey—“How long will It take to go from Hawaii to San Francisco?” Miss Arey— That depends upon the route you take and the vessel you are on.” Student—“Well, I want to go all the way by rail.” ❖ FRESHIE’S AMBITION. I wish I were a Junior, I wish I were a Soph, I wish I were a Senior, I wish I were a Ptof. —Ex. r Ubi ho Lssr Q 7