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

Text from Pages 1 - 370 of the 1910 volume:

OLD GOLD aiip ®ib «DU VOLUME IV. PUBLISHED BY THE Senior Class The Iowa State Teachers College LIBRARY STATE COLLEGE OF IOWA CEDAR FALLS. IOWA 3n Remoriam to Heonarb W3A. $amfj Sfltte Dedicate $Ti)ie Volume I I A Tribute to Leonard Woods Parish “To carve thy fullest thought what though Time was not granted ? Aye to history, Like that Dawn’s face which baffled Angelo Left shapeless, grander for its mystery, Thy great Design shall stand and day Flood its blind front from Orient’s far away.’ Prof. Parish did not carve his fullest thought; in the midst of activity, far it seemed from the time when the pleasures and tasks of life should have been laid down, the mortal put on immortality, yet the Design still lives—a legacy from the noble life to which these words of Henry Van Dyke so fittingly apply. “Four things a man must learn to do, If he would make his record true; To think amidst confusion clearly, To judge his fellow men sincerely, To act from honest motives purely, To trust in God and Heaven securely.” His life was an open book. There were no hidden motives to baffle interpretation of his action. Measured by the standard of Dr. Van Dyke, his record rings true; the echo reverberating today and through the tomorrows will ring out ever the message of clear thought, honest motives, sincere judgment and secure faith in God. His closest associates gladly pay him tribute. To all, Mr. Parish was the “courteous” gentleman—a man of “high ideals with intense loyalty to those ideals”—one in whose character was always revealed the best traits of humanity—refinement, intellectuality without pedantry, frankness without boldness, vivacity and keenness of wit unmixed with venom, chivalry and broad- mindedness. As a teacher, he inspired scholarship in his students; as a student, his work is marked by exactness, by clearness and depth of thought, and by breadth of judgment gained through careful consideration of many sources before making a conclusion. These words of Lowell, written in honor of another teacher and scholar, are eminently appropriate: “He knows at last if Life or Death be best; Wherever he be flown, whatever vest The being hath put on which lately here So many friended was, so full of cheer; To make men feel the Seekers noble zest. We have not lost him all; he is not gone To the dumb herd of them that wholly die; The beauty of his better self lives on In minds lie touched with fire, in many an eye He trained to Truth’s exact severity; He was a Teacher; why be grieved for him Whose living word still stimulates the air? In endless file shall loving scholars come The glow of his transmitted touch to share; And trace his features with an eye less dim Than ours, whose sense familiar want makes dumb.” 5 113275 (Smting It was Lowell who once declared that the pressure of public opinion was like the atmos- phere—even if one cannot see it, all the same it is fifteen pounds to the square inch. The “Old Gold Staff' stand ready to affirm this statement. We realize that in our efforts to gain public favor we have failed in many respects; yet we have made an honest endeavor to make this IV Volume of the Old Gold a worthy monument of the class of 1910. We wish to thank most heartily those of the faculty and student-body who so kindly contributed to the success of the book, without whose help and co-operation the issuance of this publica- tion would not have been possible. Our only desire is that this volume in after years will serve to strengthen the bonds of friendship in student life, and create a greater love for our Alma Mater. Annual Board W. O. Abram, Editor-in-Chief. W. W. Lee, Business Manager. ART EDITORS. Alida Chase. Pleatus Burgess. Dixie Willson. Hazel Ramsay. C. H. Bailey. R. F. Seymour. C. B. Simmons. CONTRIBUTORS. Sara Riggs. Russell Glasener. Karl Knoepfler. Pres. H. H. Seerley. Prof. Bender. Lura Barnum. Ethel Dryden. Ira Condit. Alison Aitchison. John MacDonald. 7 NEW LIBRARY THE 0LD GOLD 191© 4 fntr July 1, 1909, introduced a new regime for the normal school at Cedar Falls. On this day the Board of Trustees held the last meeting, completed the records for the thirty-three years that the duty of management had been conferred upon its members, and accepted a formal receipt for the property of the State that was thus transferred by law to the State Board of Education. In this way the first system of management, which belonged to a remarkable period of educational development in the United States, passed into history. “The Iowa State Normal School,” so named by the first Board in 1876, was dropped as an official title for this educational institution, and “The Iowa State Teachers College” became the permanent designation by the act of the Thirty-third General Assembly. As a consequence, new books were opened, new plans were formulated, new notions of methods of conducting business were adopted, while a new era of development and progress was inaugurated. It was then that the institution put oft the old and put on the new; it was thus that it said good-by to its old friends who were known as tried and true, and welcomed the new friends who by legislative act assumed control, and came ambitious and hopeful to aid in producing yet better things for institutional development and improvement. The work of the year has been one of adaptation and reorganization, adjustment and management, discussion and determination, rather than any enlargement or expansion. Such a condition means conservation and intensive development more than an endeavor to increase courses of study or multiply activities and enterprises. The results have been the deeper grounding of the fundamentals, the more definite interpre- tation of the functions, and the greater appreciation of the standards and efficiencies that a college should possess. This year the departments have been conducted by Head professors who have had the authority to control and direct the work more fully than at any previous time. This plan of organization has systematized the management, and has given more responsibility to those selected as heads, testing thereby their capability as executives as well as their power as teachers. Such respon- sibilities have required a larger kind of success of such persons, because it has demanded growth in wisdom, in administration and in adaptability to others who arc subordinated, to a degree that the past has never known. Amid all these executive changes there has been a co-operative spirit shown, and a generosity of personality manifested, that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Prosperity has been very marked, good feeling has been general, and the good of the students has received unqualified attention from all the members of the Faculty. 9 THE OLD GOLD 191© The outlook for the future of the Teachers College is very promising. Its Bachelor of Arts graduates have been granted admission to the graduate colleges of the best universities on the same terms as that allowed graduates of liberal arts colleges. Its new name has conferred dignity and honor, and brought it esteem at home and abroad. The business of the College has been judiciously cared for monthly by the Finance Committee, which audits the bills, hears requests, adopts policies, approves plans and investigates problems that need solution. The State Board of Education has taken charge of the inspection of secondary schools for the three institutions, and appointed an experienced educator for that work; it has brought about harmony in the standards expected for entrance to the Freshman class, it is unifying the business methods so as to make the conducting of the institutions simpler and more effective, while it has devoted itself earnestly and continuously to make each of these institutions better and stronger than they are at present. Its policy implies quality rather than quantity, intensiveness rather than extensiveness, effectiveness rather than largeness. PRESIDENT'S HOUSE 10 THEr OLD GOLD 1910 State Board of Education James Trbwin, President.. Cedar Rapids, Iowa William R. Boyd Iowa I). A. Emery Ottumwa, Iowa Thomas Lambert Iowa George T. Baker Iowa Charles R. Brextox Iowa Thomas D. Foster Ottumwa, Iowa A. B. Funk Spirit Lake, Iowa Parker K. Holbrook.... Iowa Roger Leavitt Iowa D. D. Murphy Elkader, Iowa Edward P. Schobntcen.. Iowa Finance Committee William R. Boyd. .Chairman of Finance Committee D. A. Emery.....Secretary of Finance Committee Thomas Lambert. DEPARTMENTS IN5TRUCTI ON HOMER H. SEERLEY. D. l'li., 1873; IS. Hi., 1875; M. A.. 1876. Iowa; LL. I).. 1898. Penn; LI.. I)., 1901, Iowa. President, 1886. President’s Assistants Anna R. Wild, President’s Secretary, 1896. Lillian G. Goodwin, President’s Secretary, 1898. Millicent Warriner, Stenographer, 1900. L. Beatrice Wilbur, Stenographer, 1906. 15 Department of Pedagogy George W. Samson, M. S., Simpson, 1881. Psychology, 1894. Anna E. McGovern, B. S., I. S. T. C., 1880. Primary Instruction, 1880. Edith C. Buck, M. A., Iowa College, 1885. Elementary Instruction, 1896. Chauncey P. Colgrove, M. A., Chicago, 1895; D. Sc. Upper Iowa, 1908. School Management, Super- vision. Child Psychology, 1896. George S. Dick, B. S. 1888, I. S. T. C.; B. Ph., Cornell, 1897. School Management and Principles of Education, 1906. George W. Walters, M.S., Iowa Wesleyan, 1882. History and Philosophy of Education, 1895. 16 Department of Mathematics Ira S. Condit, M. A. Parsons, 1889. Algebra, 1898. Laura S. Seals, B. S. D., Kirksville, Mo., S. N. Algebra, 1898. D. Sands Wright, M. A., Penn, 1887; Principal Whittier College, 1872-86. Geometry, 1876. Emma Lambert, M. Di., 1897, I. S. T. C.; B. Ph., 1904, Iowa. Arithmetic, 1901. Charles S. Cory, M. Di., I. S. T. C, 1900; B. S., Iowa, 1902. Arithmetic, 1907. 17 Department of History and Political Science Charles Meyerholz, M. Di., I. S. T. C, 1898; Ph. B., 1902; M. A., 1903, Iowa; A. M., Harvard, 1905; Ph. D., Leipzig, 1907. Political Science, 1908. Leon’arl) W. Parish, M. A., Yale, 1892. Political Economy, 1890. Sara F. Rice, M. A., Coe, 1890. Ancient English and United States History, 1898. Sara M. Riggs, B. Di., I. S. T. C., 1885; B. L., Michigan, 1894. Mediaeval, Modern and United States History, 1895. 18 Department of Natural Science GiiORGE W. Newton, B. Di., 1882, I. S. T. C.; B. S., 1887; Graduate Student, Harvard, 1891; M. A., 1890, Iowa. Physiology and Botany, 1896. Alison E. Aitchison, M. Di., 1903, I. S. T. C.; A. B., 1907, Iowa. Geography, 1903. W Melvin F. Arey, M. A., 1870, Bowdoin, Geology, Botany and Zoology, 1890. Emmet J. Cable, B. S., 1900; M. S., 1903, Cornell Col- lege; Graduate Student, Chicago University, 1904. Physiography and Geogra- phy, 1905. 19 Department of Physical Science S. Freeman Hersey, B. Ph., 1892, Beloit. Physics, 1899. Louis Beceman, M. S., 1897, Michigan. Physics, 1899. Abbott C. Page, B. Ph., 1885, Yale. Chemistry, 1889. James O. Perrine, A. B., 1909, Iowa. Substitute Instructor for Year 1909-10. Physics. W. R. Getchell, B. S. A., 1908, Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Instructor in Laboratory, 1909. 20EZZEZ23 ’■— Department of English W. W. Gist, M. A., 1875, D. D., 1892, Ohio. English Language and Literature, 1900. Mamie F. Hearst, M. Di., I. S. N. S., 1892; B. Ph., 1899; M. A., 1904, Iowa. English Grammar, 1899. Jennette Carpenter, M. A., Cornell College, 1888. English Language and Literature, • 1900. Margaret Oliver, M. A., Monmouth, 1888; Graduate Columbia School of Oratory, 1901. Orthography and Rhetoric- als, 1901. 21 Language and Literature Eva L. Gregg, I. S. C., 1880-82. Grammar, 1899. S. A. Lynch, B. L., 1892; B. P., 1892, Missouri; M. A., Chicago, 1900. Professor and Acting Head of the Department, Au- gust 31, 1909. Lillian V. Lambert, Ph. B., 1895; Ph. M., 1906, Chicago; A. M., 1899, Penn College; Bryn Mawr, 1906-1907, Graduate Work in English. Language and Literature, 1907. Mabel J. Lodge, B. A., University of Chicago. Language. 22 Department of Vocal Music Robert Fullerton, M. Di., 1895, I. S. T. C.; Student Oberlin, 1897-8; Chicago, 1906-8. Voice, 1907. Hulda Stenwall, Studied Oberlin Conserva- tory. Public School Music, 1908. Anna Gertrude Childs, M. A., 1893, Iowa College. Voice and Musical History, 1901. C. A. Fullerton, M. Di., I. S. T. C., 1890; Student Chicago, 1896-7. P. S. Music, 1897. Winnifred Neff, Substitute Instructor for 1909-10. Elizabeth Burney, Instructor in Voice. 23 Department of Instrumental Music John Ross Frampton. B. Music, Oberlin, 1904; M. A., Oberlin, 1906. Instructor in Piano, 1908. Winfred Merrill, Graduate Gottschalk Lyric School; Afterwards under Dr. Joseph Joachim and Andreas Moser, Berlin. Violin, Orchestral Instru- ments; Ensemble Playing Orches- tra and Military Band, Advanced Harmony, 1903. Margaret Whipple, Studied Oberlin Conservatory two years. Instructor in Piano, 1908. 24 Department of Public Speaking Laura Falkler, Kansas City School of Ora- tory, 1895. Reading and Elocution, 1896. Seeley K. Tompkins, B. A., Oberlin, 1901-04. Oratory, 1907. Coach of Debating Teams Bertha Martin, Graduate Columbia School of Oratory, Elocution and Dramatic Work, 1905. 25 Commercial Department Harry C. Cummins, B. Di., I. S. T. C, 1898; Graduate VTalder Business College, 1891, Penmanship and Book- keeping, 1898. Department of Art Bertha L. Patt, Cummings School of Art, Des Moines; Pupil of Charles W. Haw- thorne, New York. Drawing, 1895. Henrietta Thornton, Graduate Pratt Institute, 1891. Drawing, 1895. ?6 Department of Advanced Training Gertrude Dandliker, Graduate Art Institute. Drawing and Manual Training. Aug. 31, 1909. Elizabeth Huches, M. Di., I. S. T. C. Critic. Mae Cress well, B. A., I. S. T. C., 1908. Critic, Preliminary Year, 1908. Wilbur H. Bender. M. Di., I. S. T. C, 1890; B. Pi., Iowa, 1895. Supervisor Advanced Train- ing Department, 1897. Floe Correll, M. Di., 1905, I. S. T. C.; B. A., 1909, Iowa. Critic, 1909. Eva Luse, M. Di., 1904, I. S. T. C; B. A., 1906, Iowa. Critic, 1906. 27 Department of Advanced T raining — Continued Clara Hancock, M. Di., I. S. T. C, 1906. Room Teacher, 1906. Christine Thoene, B. Di., 1902, I. S. T. C. Room Teacher, 1909. Ida Fesenbkck, M. Di., I. S. T. C., 1891; B. A., Iowa, 1900. Critic, 1901. Sybil Lincoln, B. Di., I. S. T. C., 1906. Room Teacher, 1906. Jennie Sanders, B. Di., I. S. T. C., 1908. Room Teacher, 1908. Hazel Webster, B. Di., I. S. T. C, 1908. Room Teacher, 1908. 28 Department of Primary and Kindergarten Florence E. Ward, Graduate Chicago Kinder- garten College, 1903. Supervisor Kindergarten Training, 1906. Ruth Dowdell, Graduate Chicago Kindergarten College. Assistant Kindergarten, 1909. Mattie Louise Hatcher, Ph. B., Ed. B., 1909, Chi- cago. Head of Primary Depart- ment of Training. Alice Gordon, B. Di., 1906; M. Di., 1908. I. S. T. C. Primary Grades, 1906. Irma Keene, B. Di., 1906, I. S. T. C. Primary Grades, 1907. 29 Department of Foreign Language John B. Knoepfler, Head of Department. German and Greek, 1900. Charlotte Lorenz, B. A., 1902; M. A., 1904, Iowa. Instructor in German, 1908. Frank Ivan Merchant, A. B., 1880, Shartleff College; M. A., Ph. D., 1890, University of Berlin. Latin, 1907. Myra E. Call, B. A., 1885; M. A., 1888, Iowa. Greek and Secondary Latin, 1895. 30 Department of Manual Training and Domestic Science Charles H. Bailey, B. S. in C. E., 1895, Iowa; Manual Training Diploma, Teach- ers College. (Columbia), 1903; B. S., 1903, Columbia. Director of Manual Training, 1905. Clark H. Brown, Director of Manual Train- ing Diploma, I. S. T. C., 1908. Manual Training and Shop Work, 1906. Mrs. Alma L. McMahon, Graduate Oshkosh, Wis., Normal School, 1886; B. Ph., 1902, Wisconsin; Graduate of Menomonie Training School in Domestic Science, 1904. Sewing, Elementary Manual Train- ing, 1904. Mary L. Townsend, M. Di., I. S. T. C., 1899; B. A., Wellesley, 1896; Drexel Institute, 1902. Domestic Science, 1907. 31 Department of Physical Training R. F. Seymour. B. P. E., Y. M. C. A. Training School, Springfield, Mass., 1907. Director of Physical Training and Athletics, 1906. Clayton B. Simmons, B. A., 1904, Colgate Uni- versity, Director of Phys- ical Training Diploma, 1907, I. S. T. C. Physical Director, 1906. Lillian H. Bruce, A. B., 1903, Wellesley College; Graduate Harvard School of Phys- ical Education, 1905. Assistant Physical Director, 1907. Mabel B. McNally, M. Di., 1906; Director of Physical Training Diplo- ma, 1906, I. S. T. C. Assistant Physical Director, 1906. Ethel Vinall, Floor Instructor in Gymnastics. 32 Department of School Ethics Mrs. Marion McF. Walker, B. L., Ferry Hall, Lake Forest. Professor of School Ethics, 1908. The department of School Ethics, which was created by the Board of Trustees in 1908, has been under the direction of Mrs. Walker, who, as Miss McFarland, was Professor of Applied English here from 1890 to 1897. The social conditions on College Hill have always been of the best, the student- bods being composed of earnest, hard working students. The object of the department, to bring students, faculty, and managers to a mutual understanding, has been accom- plished. Rules governing conditions which arise between students and landlord have l ecn agreed upon, and adopted by both parties. Throughout the year a series of lectures on Social Rules and Obligation are given, which prove highly beneficial. The fitting up of the gymnasium for social functions of the school and granting its use to students, has given a new impetus to social life and a closer co-operation of all interested. 33 THE OLD GOLD 191© Poor John—Poor John Dog-on it all. It’s jest my luck, Bill ain’t extree smart I know. Why I’d been King—or President, F.f my pa’d let me go. Bill and me worked side by side, In the same old field. One day, Bill’s pa came out and said that he ’Lowed Bill could go away. Said he could go to Cedar Falls, To the Teachers College there; So he packed up and off he went, But, Gee! I didn’t care. I said no school in Christendom, Could make Bill Simkins smart. I knowed as much as he did, Without any college start. In a year or so he’d shamble back To overalls again, With all his time and money gone, And he’d be sorry then. I thought as much as could be he’d come back. And here today, I got the village paper, And in print I seen it say: “A student, William Simkins, Who has been to S. T. C. Has just been sent to Idaho, To an Academy. Is teaching arts and science, Receiving splendid pay. His many friends wish him success, As long as he may stay.” I’d like to dropped right in my tracks, Bill Simkins teachin’ school! That college must do miracles, Why, Bill’s an awful fool. But that’s my luck, I always do iMiss out on everything. If I’d a’ gone, 1 bet I’d been A President—or King. 34 —Dixie Willson. NOunioAa THE OLD GOLD 191© Class of Nineteen Ten Colors: Orange and Black. Flower: Alba Rosa. Class Yells Hobble, Gobble, Razzle, Dazzle, Zip, Boom, Bah! Seniors, Seniors, Rah! Rah! Rah! Hullabaloo, Hoorah, Hoorah, Hullabaloo, Hoorah! Hoorah, Hoorah, Seniors, Seniors, Rah! Rah! RAH! Whoo, Wah, Wah! Whoo, Wah, Wah! Seniors, Seniors! Whoo, Wah, Wah! Class Officers Fall Term— President—Sydner Maiden. Vice-President—Hazel Webster. Secretary—Sybil Lincoln. Treasurer—W. O. Abram. Historian—John McDonald. Winter Term— President—Caroline Hart. Vice-President—Paul Cowan. Secretary—Hazel Ramsey. Treasurer—W. O. Abram. Historian—John McDonald. Spring Term— President—Karl J. Knoepfler. Vice-President—Hazel Webster. Secretary—Odessa Farley. Treasurer—W. O. Abram. Historian—John McDonald. 37 GOLD 91© History of Class To narrate the history of each individual connected with the senior class of nineteen ten would certainly be an interesting but difficult composition. Not because of the fact that the class is composed of unusual individuals would this production be so interesting, but because it would necessarily bring to light so many mysterious, co-education a 1 reminiscences. It is not the intention of the writer, however, to elaborate upon the history of any particular individual connected with this organization. The purpose is simply and briefly to state the facts concerning the class as an organization. During the spring of 1909 the name of our institution was changed from “Iowa State Normal School” to the “Iowa State Teachers College.” It was about the same time that a few of our subjunctive Juniors took it upon themselves to introduce some new ideas into this great institution of ours without the consent of the governing body. A meeting of the undergraduates was called, and a Junior Class organized. Officers were elected, colors were adopted, and all the necessary arrangements for such an organization were completed. The purpose of this organiza- tion was a mystery to the Seniors; apparently, it was for the purpose of waging war against them. At any rate, senior colors were torn down at every opportunity, and a sharp distinction gradually arose between the two class organizations. The Juniors, in order to properly introduce their new' ideas, found it necessary that they take the initiative in all these “Stunts.” Accordingly, they challenged the Seniors to a general “Round up,” to take place on or near the Campus at a certain time. The time arrived, and Grossman had his forces lined up in battle array. “Army” had ushered in all the Volunteers and “Raw Recruits,” together with a few Juniors, that he was able to marshal together. After a sharp conflict, the Juniors retreated a short distance. Grossman took advantage of this lull in the storm, and arbitrated the matter with the Juniors in a manner satisfactory to all. The wounded and dead were promptly cared for by the charity w'orkers, who were present in large numbers. This battle proved fatal to the Juniors, and w-as followed closely by a ruling on the part of President Seerley, when he calmly stated that no such organization as a Junior class existed or could exist. Thus ended the first attempt of the Class of Nineteen Ten to organize. Early in September, 1910, another meeting was called for the purpose of organiz- ing the Senior Class of Nineteen Ten. Officers were elected, and the necessary ar- rangements again completed. This time they were officially recognized by President Seerley as a Class organization, known as the Class of Nineteen Ten. The purpose of this organization is to cultivate a social spirit among the members of the Senior class. This idea has been carried out to a very great extent as the Seniors have had several very pleasant social functions during the year. During the Fall Term occurred the annual Hallow'e’en party, which took place in the Gymnasium at eight P. M. According to an established custom, everyone was masked, painted and dressed in an indescribable manner. The entrance w as made through the long tunnel that leads from the main building to the Gymnasium. This is a long and difficult way of reaching the Gymnasium, but it furnishes a great deal of amuse- ment for the class. After the “Race Problem” and many other mysteries had been solved, the Class resolved themselves into groups, and enjoyed a real good time. Refreshments were 38 THE OLD GOLD 191© then served, followed by an interesting program, after which the party broke up ami betook themselves to slumberland. During the Winter Term, President Scerley gave a formal reception to the Seniors at his magnificent, new’ home. This was very pleasant, indeed, for it gave the Seniors an opportunity to meet Mr. Seerley in his home. Everyone departed at an early hour, reporting an enjoyable time. Another social function, known as a Valentine Party, was given by the Senior Class during February. It was a very formal affair. The tables were arranged in the shape of a heart and decorated with patriotic emblems. A fine program wras rendered while refreshments were being served. In all, it wras a very pleasant affair. In numbers, the class is not as large as the Class of ’09, but the Class of 1910 'iirp.ioes any other preceding class in that a large number of the class receive their A. B. degree. This is a very desirable superiority, and we of the class hope that it will not be long until the majority of the graduates of our institution will be A. B. students. The number of M. Di’s. are also increasing. The Special Primary’s still hold their own as a ruling factor in the Class with the aid of the Kindergartners. Several receive the degree of Director of Physical Training, while others receive the amc degree in Manual Training. The Class is also proud of its Music and Domestic Science students who are found in our number. Several other phases of education are also represented in our midst, thus showing the wonderful broadening of the curriculum of our Alma Mater. SOUTH-EAST CAMPUS 39 THE OLD GOLD 191© Live and Do Well This little old world is doing its best, It’s rolling along on time; There’s plenty of space for labor and rest, But rest o’er much is crime. It’s pretty fine work—this keeping one’s heart, From lagging behind its faith; For often the way has thorns that smart, And failures that seem like death. The people we meet are better by far, Than often we will confess; They’ll tender us help, if only we are Not bitter, but prone to bless. This life we are living, has a mission for each, Our duties we must not shirk; For the teachers of Iowa were made to teach The rest of the world how to work. 40 THE OLD GOLD 191© € Marie Murphy, Reinbeck. Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Jennie A. Smith, Oelwein, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Anna Long, Brooklyn, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Emma Hutchinson, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. 41 THE OLD GOLD 1910 Hazel Fergeson, Adel, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Thursa E. Slattery, Ida Grove, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Helen M. Craft, Shenandoah, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Margaret M. Nelson, Albia, Iowa. Teacher of Manual Training. THE OLD GOLD 191© Kathryn e Iore us, Lake View, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. 1’i.ara K. Cavanaugh, Glendive, Mont. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Leona Bale, Lodge Pole, Neb. B. Di. Grace Hovelson, Osage, Iowa. B. Di. 43 BS3= - THE OLD GOLD 191© Emma A. Gamble, Humbolt, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Bessie O. Jennison, Charles City, Iowa. B. Di. Mabel J. Reid, Traer, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Course. Florence A. Carlson, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di. 44 == THE OLD Emma L Carson, Fairfield, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. Daisy Farrell, Fonda, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Jessie E. Graham, Vinton, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Ethel Speaker, Manson, Iowa, Director of Physical Training. ® THE OLD GOLD 191© 4s Martha Marlin, Dubuque, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Effie Thompson, Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Public School Music Teachers, Diploma. Doris E. Hardy, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Charlotte Busby, Fonda, Iowa. Teacher of Public School Music. 46 =s§ THE OLD GOLD 1910 Jii.ia A. Schraedor, Nodaway, Iowa. Teacher of Public School Music. Marie H. Eckert, Sioux City, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Cura H. Miller, Plainfield, Iowa. M. Di. Kmzabeth Harrisox, Janesville, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. P THE OLD GOLD 191© «s= Georgia M. Lane, Webster City, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Ethel P. Sage, Cherokee, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Flora D. Roberts, Hampton, Iowa. Public School Music Teachers, Diploma. Edna J. Hale, Bedford, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. 48 THE OLD GOLD 191© Gladys R. Clark, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Teacher of Public School Music. Caroline Hart, Algona, Iowa. B. Di. Hazel Ramsey, Mason City, Iowa. Kindergarten Teachers, Diploma. Katherine E. Gifford, Charles City, Iowa. M. Di. 49 THE OLD GOLD 191© Emma C. Eighme, Salem, Iowa. B. Di. Lillian J. Knipe, New Hartford, Iowa. B. Di. Aruba B. Charlton, Cherokee, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Martha Batty, Mason City, Iowa. Director of Physical Training. 50 --- THE 0LD GOLD 191© €- Neva K. Grimwood, Oelwein, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. I.ii.iw Sharts, Des Moines, Iowa. Kindergarten Teachers, Diploma. Iva MaGOON, North English, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. 9 Florenz K. Meier, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Special Primary Teachers, Diploma. THE OLD GOLD 191© Lillian A. Nelson, Clarion, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Sadona M. Hronek, Pocahontas, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Fannie A. Gannon, Gilman, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Myrtle Vaughn, Rolfe, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. THE OLD GOLD 191© Hulda Byers. Commercial Course. Hhi.i n J vnings, Janesville, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. Charlotte R. Hunt, Clinton, Iowa. M. Di. 53 Rosa Schuler, Yankton, S D. Primary Teachers, Diploma. THE OLD GOLD 191© Helen L. Landsbery, Oak Park, III. M. Di. J. P. Johnson, Tallegrand, Iowa. M. Di. S. A. Cohagen, Blakesbcry, Iowa. M. Di. Anton Fisher, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di. 54 --$ THE OLD GOLD 191© Ii.o Thatcher, Zeareny, Iowa. Kindergarten Teachers, Diploma. Mary Barnum, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di. Lura Barnum, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di. 55 W. O. Abram, State Center, Iowa. Director of Manual Training. 3� THE OLD GOLD 191© H. H. Huffman, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. A. Hazel Hoit, Guthrie Center, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Fancy B. Wilson, Hedrick, Iowa. Kindergarten Teachers, Diploma. Cora Wilson, Hedrick, Iowa. B. Di. 56 THE OLD GOLD 191© Mary M. Smith, Audubon, Iowa. Kindergarten Teachers, Diploma. Mamie E. Foster, Pomeroy, Iowa. M. Di. Ki.i.a L. Thatcher, Pocahontas, Iowa. M. Di. Mae Clouse, Chariton, Iowa. B. Di. 57 =0 THE OLD GOLD 191© 4 Zola L. Zimmerman’, Sanborn, Iowa. B. Di. Amy A. Rowland, Columbus Junction, la. B. Di. Verna M. Farrington, Egbert, Wyo. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. Myrtle B. Raymond, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. A. 58 THE OLD GOLD 910 Alice A. Grier, Kingsley, Iowa. B. Di. Cordelia Wallace, Leon, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. Lura Kracht, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di. Hazel E. McCowen, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. 59 GOLD 191© 4s====llig Pearl M. Reeves, Livermore, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. Lthelyn Graves, Livermore, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. Kathryn Nenno, Melvin, Iowa. B. Di. Theresa Wild, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di. 60 THE OLD GOLD 191© 4 Viola M. Nolte, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. A. I! zel Love McIntosh, Manchester, Iowa. Kindergarten Teachers, Diploma. Genevieve Follett, Eldora, Iowa. Kindergarten Teachers, Diploma. 61 Besse R. Henery, Coon Rapids, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. THE OLD GOLD 191© Maude Watters, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di. Emma Cross, Shellsberg, Iowa. M. Di. Mary Lewis, Williamsburg, Iowa. B. Di. Inez Devens. Cedar Falls, Iowa. Teacher of Drawing, Diploma. 'g� THE OLD GOLD 191© Ava Akin-, Glidden, Iowa. Primary' Teachers, Diploma. Rena Merchant, Boone, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Abbey E. Douchty, Belle Plaine, Iowa. B. Di. 63 Ann Marcue, Lc Mars, Iowa. Teacher of Domestic Science. THE OLD Mable Kjlldee, Osage, Iowa. B. Di. Isabel Proctor, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. A. Maude M. Johnson, Curlew, Iowa. B. A. Morae E. Greenlee, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. Di. 64 =$• THE ©LD GOLD 191© € (trace Curley, Blair, Nebraska. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Clara M. Sutter, Monona, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Gertrude Tyrrell, Waverly, Iowa. Teacher of Public School Music. 65 Maude E. Plumer, Silver City, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. THE OLD GOLD 191© Mary P. Caldwell, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Kindergarten Teachers, Diploma. Tibertas Cranny, Buckingham, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. Robert Dick, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. A. Kathryne Killeher, La Crosse, Wis. Primary Teachers, Diploma. 66 = THE OLD G0LD 191© Josephine Forrest, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. A. Mary Dornon, Vinton, Iowa. Teacher Public School Music. Ethel M. Dryden, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di. 67 Helen Waterman, Richland, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. THE OLD GOLD 1910 «s Mayme E. Smyth, Anamosa, Iowa. B. A. Mary A. Benson, Gladbrook, Iowa. M. Di. Odessa Farley, Lorimor, Iowa. B. Di. Paul D. Cowan, Eagle Grove, Iowa. B. Di. 68 THE OLD GOLD 191© C Evelyn Tierney, Elma, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Mazie Daley, Carroll, Iowa. B. Di. Jessif. Barnes, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. 69 ( lara W. Rakow, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. THE OLD GOLD 191© Carrie Bosman, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Marie Hoye, Mitchell, S. D. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Harriett Hall, Denison, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Anna W. Kolb, Walnut, Iowa. B. A. 70 | g==s§ THE OLD GOLD 191© .. June M. Buechele, Waterloo, Iowa. B. Di. Minnie Anderson, Alta, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. Leta M. Wilcox, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Inez Powers, Kellogg, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. THE OLD GOLD 191© Josephine C. Graham, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Director of Physical Training. Anna Shanewise, Waterloo, Iowa. Director of Physical Training. Margaret Hen bow. Ft. Madison, Iowa. Teacher of Domestic Science. Erma McMillan, Peterson, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. 72 THE OLD GOLD 191© Allie Robinsox, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di. Ethel L. Standly, Boone, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Vada Yates, Whiting, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. 73 Clara Bruce, Rockwell, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. THE ©LD GOLD 191® € Florence Kennedy, Odebolt, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Eva M. Fallgatter, Parker, S. D. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Nellie Burmeister, Marengo, Iowa. B. Di. Augusta Altfillsch, Bellevue, Iowa. B. Di. 74 0 THE OLD GOLD 191© Anna M. Thrasher, Nevada, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Arda Purdy, Independence, Iowa. Teacher of Domestic Science. Sadie E. St ary, Rowley, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. 75 Clara McKeever. Hawarden, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. THE OLD GOLD 191© Daisy L. Countryman, Collins, Iowa. Elementary Teachers, Diploma. Lillian C. Kramer, Remsen, Iowa. B. Di. H. W. Chehock, Dexter, Iowa. B. Di. J. W. McGeeney, Charles City, Iowa. B. A. 76 $ THE ©LD GOLD 191© Myrrell C. Kirby, Centerville, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Antonette Korslaxd, Eagle Grove, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Helen Lawrence, Yankton, S. D. Teacher of Public School Music. Alice Johnson, Bonapart, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. 77 GOLD 191© John Barnes, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di. Leslye M. Boatman, Barnes City, Iowa. B. Di. Edith M. Shedd, Cherokee, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. Christine Hemincson, Newell, Iowa. B. Di. 78 Bessik Tompkins, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Florence B. Olbrick, Cedar Falls, Iowa. iVI. Di. Beulah Newcomb, Jesup, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Grace Hollister, Waterloo, Iow'a. B. Di. Public School Speaking. =$ THE OLD GOLD 191© 4 Vernie P. Willard, Gladbrook, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. Gay Moose, Knoxville, Iowa. B. Di. Edna B. Meader, Sibley, Iowa. B. Di. Lida Diehl, Grundy Center, Iowa. Teacher of Drawing, Diploma. 80 THE OLD Fay Goodwin, Yankton, S. D. Teacher of Domestic Science. Pearl Hayden, Blairstown, Iowa. Teacher of Drawing, Diploma. Lillian Kirby, Centerville, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. George Hilliard, Vinton, Iowa. B. Di. 81 $ THE OLD GOLD 191© t= Selma Bartels, Le Mars, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Elizabeth Campbell, Botna, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Bessie Chase, Osage, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Rae Remer, Urbana, Iowa. B. Di. 82 THE 0LD GOLD 1910 Myrtle E. Crawford, Miles, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Bird Judy, Jefferson, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Avis Judy, Jefferson, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. 83 Flora McCarn, Anamosa, Iowa. Teacher of Domestic Science. I THE OLD GOLD 191© Elizabeth Upton, Fayette, Iowa. B. Di. Ada S. McAllister, Farragut, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Bessie Stebe, Alden, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Evelyn Hansen, Albert Lea, Minnesota. Teacher of Drawing, Diploma. 84 -� THE OLD GOLD 191© Lurava A. Warner, Mason City, Iowa. Primary Teachers, Diploma. Bernice Sweeney, Camanche, Iowa. Teacher of Drawing, Diploma. Nellie Finger, Fairfield, Iowa. Teacher of Domestic Science. 85 Mary L. Toomey, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. THE OLD GOLD 191© € Louise If. Williams, Charles City, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Hortense Meir, Farmersburg, la. M. Di. G. H. Brinegar, Lucas, Iowa. B. Di. Mabel Lighter, Rolfe, Iowa. Teacher of Public School Music. 86 g THE OLD GOLD 191© «£ z Grace Cool, Cedar Kails, Iowa. B. Di. Bessie II. Bradford, Marshalltown, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. R n F. Porter, Cedar Kalis, Iowa. Teacher of Manual Training. Mary A. Slee, Hampton, Iowa. B. Di. 87 = THE OLD GOLD 191© T- Emily L. Lambert, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Teacher of Drawing, Diploma. Teacher of Penmanship, Diploma. Grace Campbell, Bedford, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Helen Zilk, Riceville, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Walter Bender, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. A. 88 THE OLD GOLD 191© $s K rl Knoepfler, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. A. Hazel Webster, Charles City, Iowa. B. A. Paul Cutler, Central City, Iowa. B. Di. 89 Donald Ferguson, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Director of Manual Training. THE OLD GOLD 191© Grace Merrick, Marble Rock, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers. Diploma. Marguerite Ullrick, Des Moines, Iowa. B. Di. Margery Graham, Waterloo, Iowa. B. Di. Thomas Berger, Cedar Falls, Iowa. B. A. 90 THE OLD GOLD 191© June Allison, Marathon, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Paul Hager, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. Howard Meggers, Cedar Falls, Iowa. M. Di. Glee Maeck, St. Lawrence, South Dakota. M. Di. 91 $ THE OLD GOLD 191© Dixie Willson, Mason City, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. Matie Knight, Burlington, Iowa. Teacher of Kindergarten, Diploma. W. W. Lee, Harlan, Iowa. Grammar Grade Teachers, Diploma. John G. McDonald, Meriden, Iowa. B. A. 92 THE OLD GOLD 1910 ==5 Shakespearean Circle (Founded in 1884.) Colors: Red and Black. Motto: “The End Crowns All.” Officers Spring Term, 1909— Presidents—Fannye Hayden, Helen Katz. Vice-Presidents—Margaret Sloan, Isabel Proctor. Critic—Amy Case. Fall Term, 1909— Presidents—Amy Case, Vada Yates. Vice-Presidents—Ethel Drydcn, Bess Chase. Critic—Ethel Dryden. Winter Term, 1909-1O— Presidents—Nettie Korslund, Mary Dornon. Vice-Presidents—Mary Dornon, Genevieve Griffiths. Critic—Isabel Proctor. Spring Term, 19JO— President—Bess Chase. Vice-President—Ethel Parke. Critic—Lavinia Mowry. 96 SHAKESPEAREAN SOCIETY First row Hale, Henry, Standlcy, Proctor, Parke. Berger. Second row Gray, Curtis, Korslund. Ilopper, Lindsay, Breitbach, Owen. Third row Meyer, Mowry, Griffiths, Lawrence, Sickmcier, Chase, Morrison, Strothers. Fourth row—Greene, Cavanaugh, Hill, Jennison, Kau, Yates, Cross, McMahon. Fifth row—Robertson, Walpole, Dornon, Davis. Cohoon, Schamel, Cross. Sixth row—Grier, Cohoon, Stevens, Dryden, Ramsey. Not in picture—Sue Northy, Helen Katz, Lois Ballon, Patti Caradine, Ilazel Stilson, Lois Bronson. =$ THE OLD GOLD 191© -■ ZJZJB Shake Should the casual visitor at I. S. T. C. chance to look in upon a dingy little room over the Old Chapel in South Hall, he would there find the beginnings ot the Shakespearean Circle. Conditions have changed somewhat from those that existed in 1884, but the old spirit which animated the charter members still lives in the hearts of the Shakes today. During the past year our record in inter-society Oratorical and Basket-ball ha not measured up to the Shake standard, yet we feel paid, in part, for these failures since one of our members is to represent our Alma Mater in the Inter-State Oratorical. Nor has the year been without its social good times. New girls were welcomed by a porch party at Prof. Parish’s early in the Fall; later, the “chosen ones” were taken to a picnic supper at Waterloo and invited to perform for us during the evening. Our Aristo brothers joined us in our work or play, so with well-filled baskets we spent a moonlight evening at Dry Run around a great Camp-Fire. At the Hallowe’en season, in connection with the Aristos a reception was given to our new recruits and Honorary members in the gymnasium. Since the Aristos were winners in the Inter-Society Basket-ball a banquet was given in their honor at the beginning of the Spring term. The Shake quartet made its first “public” appear- ance here, and was greeted with enthusiasm. As the year draws to a close, it is with a feeling of sadness that the Seniors leave the Shake ranks. On second thought, however, our regret becomes hope and cheer, for every Shake seems to have a faculty of doing her best for her society, and we know that the future of the Shakespearean circle is in the hands of loyal Shakes. As we leave, we give you our hearty good wishes, for the old saying, “Once a Shake always a Shake,” still holds true. 98 SHAKE BASKET-BALL TEAM THE NEW ONES ETHEL DRYDEN Shakespearean Representative in Women’s Oratorical Contest. SHAKESPEAREAN QUARTET Dornan, Lawrence, Cahoon, Davis. THE OLD GOLD 191© The Neotrophian Society Colors: Corn and Blue. Motto: “Nulla Vestigia Retrorsum.” Yells Hoya, Hoya, Hoya, Hoya; Killanka lick, Kaza, Kazick! Rickety, Rackety, Hogeha; Neo! Neo! Rah! Rah! Rah! N! N! N-E-O! T! T! T— R-O! P—H—I—A—N! Neo! Neotrophian! The name Neotrophian, adopted in 1891, when the Society was founded, has a significant meaning, “Culture of Youth.” It embodies the object of the Society, the standard of its members, and the spirit of their work. From the very beginning the Society has endeavored not only to improve its members in all literary exercises, but also to broaden and elevate their minds along all classical lines. Their true worth has brought them to the achievement of this purpose. Their brothers are gifted Minnesingers, and many of the Cecilians are numbered in their ranks. It is their love of music and the high standard they have reached in all arts that elevates the ambitions and ideals of the Neo girls. SOCIETY PICTURE First Row— Thompson. Woodward. Baker, Glass. Baldwin, Merriam, Smith, Hunt, Hart, Davison, Magoon. Thatcher. Second row—Tumbleson, Petite. Wild, Draper, Follete, Glass. McIntosh, Hall, Ferguson, Lockwood, Dickey. Jones. Third row—Harris, Kratz, Smith. Houston, Batscn, Grimwood, McCowen, Smith, Farrington. Kildee, Merrick, Murphy. Fourth row—Woolscroft, Cromer, Schonoover, Judy, Lane, Thatcher, Forrest, Busby, I’reby, Wheeler, Myers, Wallace. Neo’s Honorary Members During its short but lively existence Neo has had many honorary members. These have always highly appreciated their relation to the society, and the society has shown sincere appreciation of the same relation. this relation. Until the Fall of 1898 she was the only one, but she has never broken mentioned two new faculty members were put upon the list, and since then the list has grown steadily. From the teaching force, the office force, the library force, have come gladly new members of the honorary roll. The group picture will show some- thing of the present standing, though circumstances prevented a full representation. Miss Hancock and Mrs. Olson. Some very familiar faces are missing from this year’s picture. No society ever had more enthusiastic and energetic honorary members than Miss Clara Drenning, delightfully the honorary members, these returning the courtesy. The girls going out each year leave behind them pleasant traditions of the cordial ties binding these members to the active body, and no one who has even been an honorary member of the Neotrophian society has other than happy memories of their association with it. this tie, and is, therefore, the honorary member of longest standing. At the time Not in the group, but yet all cordially interested in the society and its work, are Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Hearst, Dr. and Mrs. Wesley Wiler, Prof, and Mrs. Cable, former cataloger, or Miss Jennie Hutchison and Miss Carrie Parker, both of whom have left this year. A custom of years is the annual interchange of hospitality; the Neos entertaining 104 ONE OF THEM. HONORARY NEOS Kif t row Prof. John Ross Frampton, Miss Neff. Mrs. Brooks, Miss Warriner, Mrs. Roht. Fullerton, Prof. Robt. Fullerton. Seciiml row Miss Stenwall, Miss Rice, Margaret Fullerton, Prof. C. A. Fullerton, Miss Fargo. TIi- 1 fM Mrs. J. Ross Frampton, Miss Gordon. Miss Wilbur, Mrs. C. A. Fullerton, Miss Hughes. 105 NEO BASKET-BALL TEAM First row-—Smith. Second row Woodward. Thompson. Magoon. Harris. Third row Kratz, Davis, Dickey. Capt., Wild. NEO OCTETTE First row Kratz, Draper. Thatcher, Forrest. Second row Wheeler, Jones. Busby, Tumblcson. 106 llumadine Kruger. PLEDGED NEOS Jean Campbell Framp ton. Dorothy Tompkins. CAROLINE HART Neo Representative in Women's Oratorical Contest. 107 THE OLD GOLD (91© Just for Fun There were some Neos, four in number, Who wished to fine some society members. So they left their back seats, One rose to her feet. Said in a voice that was sweet, “I do have a notion i should make a motion To fine, for commotion, The girls in the back row of seats.” They carried the motion And it would have caused a thrill But, after all, it was Parliamentary Drill. Tell us not in halting measure, That all new girls must be green. Even though it gives you pleasure. To call us, what you have been. Lives of Neo girls remind us. We, before our race is run, May leave our greenness all behind us, As said Neo girls have done. —A. Freshman. As read in Society regularly, “Please excuse me from Society today as I have to play for the Minnesingers. Your loving sister, Josephine.” But the Minnes didn’t practice. Never mind, Mabel, we are all “engaged” at times. There once lived a lady named Jones, Who sang in such beautiful tones, That when she saw fit To please us a bit She favored us with her groans. g- There was a young lady named Ide, Who went for a little sleighride. The horse ran away And upturned the sleigh And they at a farmhouse did bide. The horse it was caught; All its efforts were naught And they rode back to town in their pride. 108 WwW m Z fMA Upper group. Names from left to right. First row—Libbic Bierman, Ethel Sage. Susan Townsend, Grace Barnes, Cora Brown, Irene Cornish, Hazel Maggs, Dorothy Chase, Myrtle Vaughn, Sadona Ifroncck, Florence Leininger. Second row Inez Towers, Vivian Turner. Louise Mochlcr, Minnie Anderson. Emily Schneckloth, Feme Moore. Myrtle rnold, Ruth Robinson. Florence Brumbaugh, Nellie Finger, Pansy Wilson. Lower group. Names from left to right. First row—Belle Morgan. Anna Gray. Hilda Turnland. Agnes Goddard. Maude Johnson. Mae Francis. Edith Shedd, Alice C ancy. Florence Scurr, Ho McCarn. Anna Jennings. I.idn Diehl. Loner row Emma Amburo. Fomin Zillman. Emma Carson. Glee Maeck. May me Smyrhe. Cora Wilson. Rena Merchant. Viola Lemr. Nolle Mlison, Ltlul Nicrmcycr. Agne� . AtgaoltrciKht. Edna Springer. THE OLD GOLD 191© € Chresto (Founded, 1901.) G)L0rs: Cream and White. Motto Society Yell Alle—pe—doch Kee ehee Kee ching! Kee Zcek Kee Zook Bif bang bing. Kick—a—poo Waal—a—poo Zip boom bah, Chresto, Chresto, rah! rah! rah ! Society Officers Spring Term, igog. Presidents—Glca Maeck, Maud Johnson. Vice-Presidents—Cora Wilson, Emma Carson. Secretaries—Margaret Langham, Edith Merchant. Fall Term, igog. Presidents—Mayme Smythe, Flo McCarn. Vice-Presidents—Flo McCarn, Edith Shedd. Secretaries—Edith Shedd, Sadona Hroneck. Winter Term, igog-igio. Presidents—Lida Diehl, Sadona Hroneck. Vice-Presidents—Nelle Finger, Agnes Organbright. Secretaries—Florence Leininger, Ethel Niermeyer. Ill :: •' S$ THE OLD GOLD 191© Chresto Creation In the beginning Hera wandered over the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without her temple and void. And the spirit of Hera moved over the hills and valleys and rested near the beautiful Cedar. And Hera said, “Let this be my home,” and it was so. And Hera saw this hill, that it was good; and she laid out these walks and halls. Here she built her temple. And the evening and the morning were the first day. And Hera called her temple Wisdom. And she said, “Let the maidens fair and beautiful be gathered together in this place, and let their name be Alphas,” and it was so. Then the gathering of the merry, pleasure-loving were called the Shakespeareans; and Hera saw that it was good. And Hera said, “Let the Alphas choose beauty, and let the Shakespeareans bring forth gladness, each after its own kind”; and it was so. So the Alphas brought forth beauty; the Shakespeareans yielded fruit whose seed was joy and mirth. And Hera saw that this was not good. And the evening and the morning were the second day. And Hera said, “Again will I try. Let there be light to divide the day from the night; let my maidens be robed in the glow of the sun, and let their name be Clio. And let their robes be emblems of their deeds which speak more true than words.” So Hera gathered many lights, greaters ones to rule the day, lesser ones to rule the night. And Hera said, “Let other of my maidens bring forth song and music.” And every throat, every harp and every string brought forth abundantly. From these chose Hera two of every kind and called them Neos. But Hera saw that this was not good. And the evening and the morning were the third day. And Hera said, “Let earth bring forth her secrets after their kinds; science, art, literature after its kind,” and it was so. Then Hera gathered the Zetas that knowl- edge of all these things might be theirs. And Hera blessed them and said, “Study, learn, know the secrets of the deep and the mysteries of the universe.” And Hera saw meekness, gentleness, kindness and every good that worketh. So blessed she the Ossolis saying, “Be meek, gentle, kind, and let goodness multiply on the earth.” Each brought forth even as she said but it was not good. And the evening and the morning were the fourth day. And Hera said, “Let us gather those after our own image, even Wisdom herself. And let them have dominion over the beauty of form and face, and over the glory of good deeds, and over the learning of the ages, and over the kindness to mankind, and over everything that is upon the earth.” So Hera gathered the Chrestos, saying, “Be fruitful; and grow beautiful, glorify good deeds; have dominion over all knowledge; be gentle with all mankind, showing wisdom in everything you do in all the earth.” And Hera said, “Behold, I have given you all these, to you they shall be for all time”; and it was so. And Hera saw the Chrestos and behold they were very good. And the evening and the morning were the fifth day. And Hera enlarged her temple to the northward; there she placed yet other maidens whom she gathered. And Hera said, “Here shall dwell Eulalians, and with them sister Delphians. Follow thou my chosen maidens and as to them, may wisdom be thy guide.” And Hera hoped it would be good: and it was so. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day. So the maidens were gathered, all the hosts of them. And Hera said, “These are the maidens of my temple.” And her work was finished. 112 CHRESTO BASKET-BALL TEAM Beginning at top and right- Diehl. Cray, Bierman. Cornish, Wilson, Brumbaugh. Niermeyer. Anderson, Jennings, GLEA MAECK Chresto Representative in Women’s Oratorical Contest. 113 CHRESTO OPEN SESSION THE- OLD GOLD 191© PART I Invocation......................................................Alma McMahon Piano Solo, “Serenade”............................................Emil Liebling Grace Baumgardner Oration, “The Woman Movement of the Past”.......................Mayme Smythe Violin Solo, “Traumerei”...............................................Schumann Winifred Merrill Oration, “The Woman Movement of Today”..............................Edith Shedd Male Quartette, “Sunset”..........................................Fan de Water Robert Fullerton, W. E. Hayes, Paul C. Cowen, Frederick Mitchell PART II “A MOTHERS’ MEETING” An Entertainment in One Scene—Arlo Bates. Characters Bessie Bradford . Emma Carson .Emma Amburn .. Effie Madson ... .Anna Gray Ethel Niermeyer . . .Alice Crancy .Libbie Bierman .. Cora Wilson . . Belie Morgan .Rena Merchant The Scene takes place at the home of Mrs. Lowell. Mrs. Lowell......... Mrs. Crowler........ Mrs. Mercy Browne. Miss Araminta Sharp Miss Keene.......... Mrs. Sampson Hoyt. . Miss Selina Gray... . Mrs. Gilflora Smithe. Mrs. Henderson...... Miss White.......... Jane, a maid........ 115 THE OLD GOLD 191© € Society Roll 1. Arnold—To cook for two is my life’s aim. Dear sisters, don’t you wish the same? 2. Moore—A shy, sweet and dainty miss. 3. Organbright—Mr. Hayes—(On solo day)—Do you like to sing solos, Miss Or- ganbright? Agnes (blushing)—Why-cr-aftcr it’s all over I do. 4. Bradford—Favorite expression—“O, why girls!!”—Favorite occupation—Paint- ing—Opinion of the opposite sex—‘‘Perfectly Grand.” 5. Robinson—A real student who is especially devoted to her corridor work. Regrets the inconvenience of taking campustry the Spring term. 6. Brumbaugh—She acquired the habit of “napping”—in Psychology. 7. Diehl—My choice of these which shall it be! An artist of great fame, Or a “Miller” with high aim? 8. Springer—Her thoughts were fixed on a “Cliff” in the distance. 9. Schneckloth—She preferred missing cars and waiting in a waiting station, to the company of her Chresto sisters in a sleighing party. 10. Anderson—Mr. Hersey—Miss Anderson, what is motion? Miss A.—Motion is a continuous change in the position of a particle. Mr. H.—Are you in motion, Miss Anderson ? Miss A.—Y-e-s. In relation to the other heavenly bodies. 11. Roebuck—Sanitation, was her favorite study (?) 12. Langham—Worth her weight in gold. 13. Leininger—A jewel of a society member. 14. West—Her thoughts were at I. S. C. instead of S. T. C. 15. Bennett-—A musical genius of rare ability. 16. Mockler—She was never found wanting in the class room. 17. Sage—Her name did not fit her age. 18. Finger—She thought a great deal about “Paradise.” 19. Vaughn—“A smiling countenance.” 20. McCarn—A domestic Science lassie who claims man’s heart is reached through his stomach. 21. Niermcyer—And still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all she knew. 22. Powers—Not loud, but noisy. 23. Smythe—Thcre’ve been sensations Throughout Clark Hall. O’er Mayme’s translations, E’er since last Fall. 117 THE OLD GOLD 191© e 24. Brown—“Coby’s” favorite expression, “Oh for a man.” 25. Cornish—“Cornie’s” chief characteristic, good heartedness. 26. Turner—Young, vivacious, romantic and oratorical. 27. Leese—Ever earnest and bound to succeed. 28. Goddard—She studied early, she studied late Psychology seemed to be her fate. 29. Jennings—Sweet to her is the harp of prophecy. 30. Craney—Her motto. “They with success are soonest crowned who just go right on working.” 31. Morgan—“I second the Motion.” 32. Shedd—A Woman who is perfect, quite, in mind and form and face. 33. Zillman—Our “Zim” often thinks a great deal, But is always found as true as “Steele.” 34. Strike—A more industrious little maid ’tis hard to find, And we expect to see her shine in the literary line. 35. Wilson—Natural aversion—“Kissing.” 36. Allison—“You have winsome ways about you, We could never do without you.” 37. Amburn—“Better to work on and fail than to sleep one’s life away.” 38. Coffman.—Feb. 25. My “Jonah day.” 39. Chase—There are others that love the “Chase.” 40. Madson—Feb. 1. “I have written three more Roman History papers.” 41. Carson—The wide, wide world for me. 42. Johnson—“And her name was ‘Maud’.” 43. Macck—The Chresto musician. 44. Maggs—“Girls, he is simply superb.” 45. Gray—“I have lived to know that the secret of happiness is never to let your energies stagnate.” 46. Mastian—“Sprechen Sie Deutsch ?” 47. Merchant—“Never knew her hot or cold to forget herself and scold.” 48. P. Wilson—“She takes life easy, has her fun, And lets the old world flicker; Says, “Those who’re always on the run Won’t get there any quicker.” 49. Hroneck—There was nothing fickle about her. 50. Bierman—“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself than to be crowded on a velvet cushion.” 51. Francis—Mighty at her work, capable of taking in the whole situation at one move. 52. Scurr—She did things without much stir, but they were done just the same. 53. Turnland—Chief characteristic—Diligence. 118 THE OLD GOLD 191© Alpha (Organized 1877.) Colors: Pink and White. Motto: “Guard well Life’s Beginning.” Emblem: Greek letter A. Officers Spring Term, 1909— Presidents—Lottie Lovejoy, Ruth Wright. Critic—Grace Hollister. Fall Term, 1909— Presidents—Faith Downs, Anna Marcue. Critic—Margery Graham. Winter Term, 1909-10— Presidents—Grace Hovelson, Berenice Sweeney. Critic—Faith Downs. Yell A—L—P—H—-A, A—L—P—H—A. Alpha, Alpha, leads the way. ALPHA SOCIETY Ftottom row left to right. First row Anna Shanewise, Faye White. Margaret Renbow, Josephine Graham. Florenz Meier. Second row -Julia Hurd, Ruth Wright. Nelle Ratcliffe, Vera Wood. Leta Wilcox. Third row Fanny (Iannon, Dorothy Ruell, Anna Marcuc. Grace Hovel son, Faith Downs, Mac living, Louise Williams. Fourth row Maud Miner, Margaret Morgan, Lucile Runkle. Mary Dick. Marguerite Cadwallader, Gladys Foote, Laura Muhs, Emily Lamberty. Fifth row June Allison, Cora Rector, Edith Hesse, Vera DeSellhorst, Katherine Heddens, Molly Feil, Piatus Burgeas. Sixth row Martha McIntosh, Bernice Sweeney, Anna Gostrup, Rose Smith, Louise Salander, Ruth Brenner. Seventh row Genevieve Edwards. Lillian Sharts. THE OLD GOLD 191© Alpha Early in the spring of 1877, a company of seven enthusiastic girls, with the consent of the faculty, organized a society for the promotion of friendship, virtue and pure literature. They gave this society the name of ‘‘Alpha ’ and began their career as a society two terms later than their brother “Philos” had organized. Everything was not as beautiful and hopeful as now. There were many things to discourage. The girls met in a little bare room in old North Hall at the topmost flight of stairs. In this room was an organ and a few hard chairs. I do not doubt that the atmosphere was somewhat stuffy, and that the few “Alpha” girls were all that offered cheer to the gloomy room. Contrast this with our beautiful hall today, and admire those girls the more for what they did. Progress was slow. Eight years later (in 1885) only eleven girls called them- selves “Alphas.” This meant that each member had to appear on the program almost every week to keep their organization alive, for society work was not then compulsory, and did not become so until 1886. But true to their motto “Guard well Life’s beginning,” these courageous girls steered their craft safely through, until today “Alpha” as the first to organize among the girls’ literary societies still holds her honored position “Always the first and ever the same.” Each year brings new honors to her name, and 1909-10, not to be left behind, has brought us an abundance. First, in inter-society oratory, having a representative who holds second honors in the state preliminary, champion basket-ball players, and honored in having a brother society whose name stands first in debate, “Alpha leads the way.” Not only from a literary standpoint has “Alpha” advanced, but from the social standpoint as well. 'This year has witnessed many social pleasures, which have strengthened the brotherly and sisterly feeling between the “Philos” and the “Alphas.” The banquet given by the “Philos” in our honor stands out most distinctly, but the basket-ball spread cannot be overlooked. These have strengthened the social spirit between the two societies besides leaving pleasant memories for future reflection. Each June as Alpha sends out her seniors they feel the true Alpha spirit within that tells them that— “In future year9, where’er we he Whate’er our lot may be By strongest ties, Oh ! Alpha dear Our hearts still cling to thee.” 122 THE OLD GOLD 191© LILIAN SHARTS Alpha Representative in Women’s Oratorical Contest. ALPHA BASKET-BALL TEAM Left to right -Shanewise, White. Edwards, Ileddcns, Smith, Foote, Wright. 123 ±13275 Zetrlethern THE OLD GOLD 191© f=5 Zetalethean (Organized in 1893.) Colors: Old Rose and Pearl Gray. Motto: “We seek the truth. Officers Spring Term, IQOQ— President—Grace Stuart. Critic—Ruth Halingsby. Fall Term, IQOQ— Presidents—Jessie Graham, Mabel Noll. Secretaries—Fay Goodwin, Morae Greenlee. Critic—Hazel Naylor. Winter Term, IQOQ-IO— Presidents—Mayme Foster, Morae Greenlee. Secretaries—Laura Bardwell, Ix rena Hedlund. Critic—Grace Strain. Members Seniors, I. S. T. C. Augusta Altfillisch. Evelyn Hansen. Ethel Barr. Bessie Henry. Florence Carlson. Emma Hutchison. Helen Craft. Laura Kracht. Myrtle Crawford. Helene Landsberg. Berenice Davis. Anna Long. Abbie Doughty. Katherine Morenus. Mamie Foster. Flora McNabb. Daisy Farrel. Katherine Nenno. Emma Gamble. Mabel Noll. Jessie Graham. Mabel Reid. Morae Greenlee. Blanche Stevens. Fay Goodwin. Rose Schuler. Juniors, I. S. T. C. Harmie Barnard. Clara Manson. Laura Bardwell. Annabel Marshall. Blythe Bonnet. Hazel Naylor. Grace Hannum. Resa Powers. Addie Havens. Mamie Sanders. Lorena Hedlund. Margaret Sherwood. Nita Holkesvik. Grace Strain. Jessie Johnson. Mazie Young. Leo la Laycock. Garnet Vollertsen. 126 ■ ZETA SOCIETY Left to right, top row Kracht, Altfillisch, Long. Graham, Reid, Hornet, Greenlee, Doughty, Hardwell. Second row —Barnard, Hutchison. Hannun. Noll, Young, Vollcrtscn, Manson, Stevens. Craft. Nenno. Havens. Third row Sherwood, Carlson, Barr, Gamble. Hansen, Ilolkcsvik. Laycock. Goodwin, lledlund. Fourth row—Foster. Landsberg, Davis, Johnson, Farrel, Sanders. Naylor, Henry, Schuler. ZETA OPEN SESSION From left to right—Hansen, Graham, Naylor, Darrow, O’Leary. i THE OLD GOLD 191© Program of Open Session PART ONE Invocation............................................................Miss Fallcr Piano Solo, “Spring Song”...................................................Grieg Marguerite Bennett Oration, “The Discovery of the North Pole”...........................Mabel Noll Oration, “William McKinley at Buffalo”...............................Mabel Reid ‘How Cassie Saved the Spoons”.................................McClure s Magazine Bernice Davis Solo. “The Dove”........................................................L. Arditi Elizabeth Burney PART TWO “THE BURGLAR” A Comedy in One Act Characters Mrs. John Burton. .. Mrs. Valerie Armsbv Mrs. Charles Dover. Miss Freda Dixon. .. Miss Kdith Brent.. . . .... Hazel Naylor .. . .Jessie Graham Catherine O’Leary Evelyn D. Hansen . .. Gladys Darrah Time—Evening Place—Mrs. Burton’s Summer Cottage 129 § THE OLD GOLD 191© I Zeta Letter My dear Jennie: If a body write a body And get no reply, May a body ask a body Just the reason why. Perhaps you are thinking this about me, but when I remind you that this school is one of the busiest places one can ever get into, you will be well aware of the fact that there are reasons for long silence. I often think of you, and wish you were here. Do you remember the evening we Zetas entertained the Ossilis? What fun it was to act out our little scene! You were simply splendid that night. Whenever I look at your photograph I picture you in my mind’s eye as you looked with Mr. R’s hat on. Ha! Ha! I believe you agree with me that there isn’t anything quite so enjoyable as acting out scenes. Talking about Society doings reminds me of the Open Session we Zetas had October 15. It proved to be a real success, and we greatly enjoyed the evening. A number of us girls acted as ushers and doorkeepers. We dressed in white, and wore our Zeta gowns. The pretty I. S. T. C. Auditorium was filled with spectators. Of course the principal thing of the evening was the program. Since I know it all will be of interest to you I shall tell you about every number. Under Part One wre had: The Invocation by our Miss Falker. Grieg’s “Spring Song,” very nicely played by Miss Bennett. “The Discovery of the North Pole” by Mabel Noll, and “William McKinley at Buffalo” by Mabel Reid were the orations delivered by our Mabels. The girls gave them so well that we had every reason to be very proud of them that evening. Bernice Davis gave “How Cassic Saved The Spoons” in her own original way. Elizabeth Burney delighted the audience with L. Arditi’s “The Dove.” You remember how sweetly she sings. Of course she was encored. Adolph Kramer accompanied her solos with sweet strains from his violin. Part Two consisted of: “The Burglar,” a comedy in one act. The scene of this comedy was laid in a summer cottage; the time, evening. The characters and the girls taking these were: Mrs. Burton, the hostess, Hazel Naylor; Mrs. Valerie Armsby, a young widow, Jessie Graham; Mrs. Charles Dover, a bride, Catherine O’Leary; Miss Freda Dixon, Evelyn Hansen; Miss Edith Brent, Gladys Darrah. The ladies are alone in the summer cottage on this particular evening. The husbands of the two married ladies are coming next day. The act opens with Mrs. Charles Dover, the bride, sitting at a table, writing a letter to her husband. Just as she has finished it, the other ladies enter the pretty sitting room. They an- ali excitement, for they have just heard that a cottage had been entered by a burglar the night before. The ladies know- Mrs. Endicott, whose jewelry has been taken. The lady herself has told Mrs. Burton how the man entered her room, and took all 130 THE OLD GOLD (91© her valuables except the wedding ring on her finger. She saw him take every piece, but could not scream. The ladies have a great time, telling Mrs. Dover about the burglary, since each one tells the story differently. Someone thinks it very foolish that Mrs. Endicott did not frighten the burglar away by screaming. Mrs. Dover says she couldn’t scream when frightened, as fear seemed to paralyze her vocal cords. But all through the act she is the very one who does all the screaming. She is con- tinually wishing her Charlie were with her, and Mrs. Burton wishes for her husband, Jack. Freda is the brave one of the ladies, and suggests going to bed. She goes to her room, and a few of the others follow suit. Freda lets one of her shoes drop, and that frightens some of the others. Mabel Dover comes back to the sitting room to hide her rings (in absurd places, such as hanging a glowing ruby on a pin, which she sticks into the wall). If the burglar finds one, she thinks she will still have the rest. Valerie retires, and Peggy (Mrs. Burton), Mabel and Edith worry about the windows. They hear noises, and give vent to little cries, and scream while they run to and from their respective rooms to the sitting room, where they have left a light for safety’s sake. Finally all are in their rooms. There is a silence of only a few moments, when there is heard the crash of a tailing vase in Mabel’s room. Mabel comes screaming into the sitting room, and all the other ladies come rushing in. Peggy thinks she saw a shadow steal across her curtain, and Mabel says a man was in her room, for he knocked something from off her table, and she heard him breathe. The ladies moan and carry' on—there is no telephone in the house, so Freda asks Peggy for her husband’s revolver and shotgun. As Peggy is afraid to go after these alone, Freda goes with her. While these two are gone, the others fear the burglar may kill the girls. But they come back with the weapons, and Freda decides that they keep their eyes on Mabel’s room. She and Valerie being the braver ones of the ladies, Freda stations Valerie at the window to watch the walk, while she watches Mabel’s door. She tells the others to go to bed. None feel inclined to do her bidding, but constantly listen for noises, and hear them too. Valerie gets tired of holding the shotgun, and says she will go to bed. Freda decides to investigate, and says she will go into Mabel’s room. She finally does this, giving Peggy and Valerie the weapons, to fire off when the occasion presents itself. The ladies handle the weapons recklessly, and this keeps the others busy to keep out of danger. Freda calls, “Oh! Why! Here he is—girls!’' The rest think she means the burglar, and Peggy snaps her revolver several times, aiming in all directions. Valerie examines both weapons, and finds them not loaded. Freda is heard laughing in Mabel’s room, and the girls think she has gone crazy. Mabel screams, “Oh! Freda! Freda!” Freda enters the sitting room, saying: “Here he is, I’ve got him! Here is your burglar!” She has a little dog upon her shoulder, and as the girls cluster around her with laughter and exclamations, they caress the little animal, and thus the comedy ends. Miss Martin had the characters well chosen, and the girls were well drilled. All did their parts excellently. We feel deeply grateful to Miss Martin for the splendid training she gave our girls. After the Open Session we girls all went downtown to the Arlington, where we had our Initiation Banquet. At table we had excellent toasts. Our president, then, Miss Noll, was Mistress of Ceremonies, and we were very proud of her. 131 =$ THE OLD GOLD 191© Prof. Tompkins in his splendid toast mentioned “the lone man of the crowd.” S b:l Lincoln gave the Senior Toast, which was responded to by the Junior Toast given by Katherine Morenns, and Mrs. Walker told us some nice things about the early Zetas. Besides Prof. Tompkins and Mrs. Walker, our guests were: Mrs. Tompkins, L Faller, Miss Martin, Mrs. Dr. Gist and Marjorie (her father’s substitute, as she said), and the mothers of Evelyn Hansen and Mabel Reid. Thus ended our much enjoyed evening. For this time also ends my epistle, which I hope reaches you well and happy. With love to you from all your sister Zetas, I am, Very sincerely yours, Helene L. Landsberg. College Hill, March 21, 1910. ZETA BASKET-BALL TEAM Left to right Stevens, Laycock, Kracht, Graham, Bare, Hcdlund, Naylor, Nenno. 132 P THE 0LD GOLD 191© Important Dates PAST: Zeta Open Session. When we beat the Shakes. When Frye called at No. 2603. When we had our Initiation Banquet. When we had an Oratorical Representative. When we got the pipes in our hall painted. When Annabel jigged in Society. When the style of tie for the Annual picture w'as decided. FUTURE: When Happy finishes her course. When Hansen learns to behave. When “Jimmy” gets married. When Laura gets to Society on time. When Fay does committee work. When Hazel learns to shoot a gun. When Helene marries a farmer. When the Zetas take a sleigh-ride. WOULDN’T IT BE FUNNY TO SEE: Emma in a red dress. Barr talking to a man. Happy in a rage. Addie H. lacking ambition. Florence with her hair untidy. Jess G. short and stout. Mabel R. going to a dance. Mabel N. tall and slender. Bernice laugh heartily. Evelyn like cats. Flora Me. and Myrtle C. misbehave in Society. THE SEVEN GREAT WONDERS: Stevens refuse to talk. Rose S. refuse to giggle. Morae with a man. Kracht cutting Prof. Condit’s class. Carlson failing in a subject. Nenno going up the river. Farrel on the Sunday paper. 133 THE OLD GOLD 191© € QUESTION BOX. How did Buster hurt her nose? “Jimmy,” Is your name Mrs. Brown? Evelyn, What happened behind the scenes Oct. 15, 1909? Hazel, Who likes your pretty brown eyes? Kit, Has your Cuban king rings on his fingers and bells on his toes? Abbie, Where were you the night of the basket-ball spread ? Bessie, Why don’t you talk more? Coming: Annabel-Winifred Wallace, greatest dancer on the American stage. L. Kracht, Professor of Mathematics at Vassar. “Paradise Regained” by Long. Madame Gamble LeGrange, Modiste at Cedar Falls. Margaret S., American Reader in Europe. Augusta A. celebrated American pianist at Leipsig. Jessica J., Prima Donna at the Metropolitan, New York City. Madame Leola Laycock—Devereaux, Experienced Hairdresser, Latest Parisian Coif- fures a Specialty. Helen C., Champion Alpine Climber. PROPHECIES: And here’s to the Juniors, For those that remain, Are the sweetest faced Zetas That ever became The dignified Seniors, So wise and sedate. With Manson and Vollertsen Graceful and trim. There’s Mazie so cheery, And Powers so prim, With Barnard and Hannum To bid us Adieu. For nineteen-eleven They patiently wait. Here’s Nita and Sanders And blue-eyed Blythe, too fllulkthase- CLIO SOCIETY Top row Crum, Raymond, Chase, Rownd, Devons, Kelleher, Judy, Gerhardt, Flagler, Browne. Bottom row Aitchison, Newcomer, Curley, Thorsen, Riefe, Finch, Hunter, Savre, Hurwich, M coder. CLIO SOCIETY Top row Farley, Fallgatter, Wentworth, Jennings, Barnum, Thompson, Banuun. Trigilgus, Walser. Bottom row—Slattcrly, Nelson, Speaker, McCorkitulale, Batty, Sampson, Sykes, Toomey, Wiswell, Fulmer. THE OLD GOLD 191© =s|gi|@ Cliosophic (Organized, 1886.) Spring Term, IQOQ— Presidents—Zora Parrott, Ina Gilkerson. Secretaries—Caroline Jennings, Dora Walser. Critic—Vesta Gallanar. Fall Term, 1Q0Q— Presidents—Martha Hatty, Orpha Farley, Lorna Flagler. Secretaries—Lura Barnum, Lillian Newcomb. Critic—Bird Judy. IV inter Term, igog-io— Presidents—Bird Judy, Coral Sykes. Secretaries—Grace Curley, Thursa Slattery. Critic—Lura Barnum. Spring Term, igio— President—Inez Devens. Secretary—Marion Gearhardt. Critic—May Toomey. Chiny, chiny, hot licks! Yokohama chop sticks! Slopy kowy, chopey suey, Nega sega chase, Hop lung bo. Clio! Clio! Clio! Colors: Gold and White. Motto: “Lux et Veritas.” Officers Yells 138 s@ THE OLD GOLD 191© Clio “My heart’s with the class My heart is still here”— So sang the girls all the year, and in work and play there has been a loyal spirit .mil a fine enthusiasm. The year was well begun. The initiation was held up the river, the “new ones” ring conveyed there in wagons (except the last mile). Here the real test of their value as Clios was made, and they were equal to the occasion. The Hallowe’en party at Willard Hall was one of the most attractive parties of the year. But there were no end of other good times. We would not fail to mention the Saturday night at Ore’s Hall. 'The Open Session this year showed to the public what the Clios could do. Bird Judy, our representative in the Women’s Oratorical contest, wron third honors, and there were three from the society, on the preliminary contest. This spirit of interest in oratory was fostered by the Alumni of the Cliorio who offered a prize of $5 to the winner of first honors in a contest between the two societies. This honor was awarded to our brother, Mr. Carl Wild, and second honors to Lura Barnum. The capable renditions of the weekly programs have tested the real worth of the girls. It is an inspiration in itself to watch the growth of individual members. We hope w'ith the good will of all societies, to inspire such a spirit in the hearts of ail Clios as will raise the standards of literary wfork in our college. WANDA LUCIL FISHER I’sc going to be a Clio,” an l a royal one she will be. for she goes to ORIO SOCIETY every Saturday night. 139 Clio Budget Many interesting things occur within a society circle, that few even of its own members hear about. Some of the following items are of especial interest for this reason: Jap Wilbur was seen at Lott’s Hall several nights one week, during Walter Brown’s absence. Walter’s unexpected return caused conflicting results. Hannah Pollock says—“I don’t particularly like short men, but then I guess it was all right.” “Strange how boys forget,” says Clara McKeever, “and leave the girls waiting for their hats.” This from Poor Richard’s Almanac is worth quoting— “A little neglect may breed great mischief. Concerning the Hallowe’en Party, says Poor Dick, For w’ant of a barn the horses were lost, For want of the horses the harness was lost, For want of the harness Glenn was lost, For want of Glenn, Van Druff was lost, For want of Van, Alice was lost, For want of Alice, Ruth was lost, All came nearly being followed and slain by the enemy for the want of a little care about the harness.” Inseparables Marion Gcarhardt and her blue dress. Pearl and Jay. Eva’s roommate and Schmidt. Coral and basket-ball enthusiasm. Lurana and the Y. W. C. A. Mae and Jones. Lill and her new hats. Students and desires for the holidays. Verna and her sweet smiles. Lura and her criticisms. Grace and her conception of neatness. Thursa and her egg sandwiches. “Wants ' “Losts,” and “Founds” A good byword.—Martha Batty. The w'orld with a fence around it.—Clio Juniors. A stool to sit on in the hall.—It’s so tiresome standing.—Alice. To buy Van Druff for what he’s worth, and sell him for what he thinks he’s worth.—Inez. Lost—A temper.—Bird. Lost—Marian’s gold pen—the one her grandmother gave her. Lost—Picture, return to Roy Shern—Does Effie know about it? Lost—Inclination to study.—Thursa. Found—Good estimation of Van Druff.—Inez. Found—(This knowledge.) “Not that I love Ruth less, vnwtt . — W anted— Wanted— Wanted— Wanted— 140 THE OLD GOLD 191© Court Calendar 1. Crime. Cause—Fickleness. Defendant—Oddess. Plaintiff—Cohagen. Witnesses for plaintiff. Misses Raymond and Chase. 2. Crime. Cause—Namely, hearts. Defendant—Alida. Plaintiff—Hiram. Witnesses—All Clio girls. 3. Crime. Cause—Extreme Steadiness. Defendant—Leone. Plaintiff—Smith. 4. Crime. Cause—Robbing Cradle. Defendant—School. Plaintiff—Thursa. Statistics Concerning Clios Average age—21.83. Average height—5 ft. 5 l i in. Average weight—150.8 lhs. Size of head—just average—Some medium, some too large, some too small to mention. Clio Basket-Ball Team : NAME POSITION' COMPLAINTS SPECIAL STUNT FAVORITE EXPRESSION Martha Guard Captain Why can’t we play the boys? Guarding “Du Whackey, I guarded till I was black in the face.” Coral Guard There isn’t any need of sub-guards. Plunging Pauly Dear! Ruth Center (Sub) Why can’t we tour the State ? Calmness Oh! Scotland. Bird Forward (Sub) Why don’t I hit that basket ? Losing place Oh, shoot. Eva Center Wish I could raise my arms. Jumping Why did I wear that awful suit? Kate Side Center I lost two boxes of candy already. Sticking Goodness Agnes. Florence Forward We never get the ball at our end. Tackling To the right, to the left. Mary Forward There isn’t any guard but one who can guard me, and that is the Nco guard. Reaching Team work, team work. 141 CLIO BASKET-BALL TEAM Left to right Judy, Fallgattcr, Kclleher, Batty (Captain), McKorkindalc, Hunter, Sykes, Sampson. §=3=5==$. THE OLD GOLD 191© Advice to Clio Girls When you’re loafing in the halls, and having pecks of fun, A laughing and a talking, and making all things hum, You'd better be a listening, and a sorter looking out, For the faculty sure will nab you, if you don't look out. When you’re staying out of chapel, not exactly just for fun, But to copy up a notebook that had ought to long been done, You’d better eye the door, and be kinder looking out, For Pre.----- will chase you, if you don’t look out. When you haven’t got your lesson?, and are cutting every class, And dodging all the teachers, and yet expecting to pass, You’d better lay dead low, and keep kinder looking out, For you’ll have to give an account, if you don’t look out. When you’re teaching in the training school, and hope to succeed, By your efforts, and your firmness, to make the children heed. You’d better do your best, and don’t stay out after eight, For they’re bound to see you, if you don’t look out. —Kate Kelleher. BIRD JUDY Clio Representative in Women’s Oratorical Contest. 143 Cliosophic Open Session PART ONE Overture—“To The Siege of Paris”.................................W. S. Ripley Cliorio Orchestra Oration—“The Conflict of Forces”.................................Odessa Farley Solo— Good-Bye, Summer”..........................................Agnes Hughes Lura Jennings Oration—“The Foreigner in America”...............................Lura Barnum Volin Solo— Faust Fantaisie”..........................................D. A lard Coral Sykes PART TWO “A BUNCH OF ROSES” Romantic Comedy Characters Mr. Peter Pctlove, middle aged and jealous............ Mrs. Peter Petlove.................................... Miss Hilda Greaves, young and romantic................ MtV Malvina Pilkington, uncertain age, very romantic Mr. Herbert Mason..................................... Mr. (ieorge Hargrove.................................. Higgs, a romantic maid................................ Hopson, a romantic butler............................. .............A. T. Barrett ............Lillian Nelson Lura Wentworth 1 Visitors ... .Orpha Farley I at . . . J. W. Haynes Petlove J. G. McDonald Court ............Gertrude Riefe ...........G. H. Alderman Place—Petlove Court, Pass Christian. Time—Scene One, Evening; Scene Two, Night. 145 CLIO. ORIO ORCHESTRA a■ EULALIAN SOCIETY - ■■=� THE OLD GOLD 191© Eulalians (Organized, 1908.) Colors: Olive Green and White. Motto : “The higher we rise, the grander the view. Flower: Marguerite. Spring Term, 1909— Presidents—Evelyn Troutncr, Mayme Wise. Vice-Presidents—Matie Sands, Maude Montgomery. Critic—Anna Kolb. Fall Term, 1909— Presidents—Hortense Meier, Elizabeth Upton. Vice-Presidents—Elizabeth Upton, Nellie Burmeister. Critic—Nellie Burmeister. Winter Term, 1909-10— Presidents—Mary Smith, Anna Kolb. Vice-Presidents—Mattie Kruel, Grace Cool. Critic—Elizabeth Upton. A ah, nica soka! Fling la chuo! Ki y! cho! ki y! chuo! Kian! Kian! Kian! Eulalian! Ach! Eulalian! Ach! Eulalian! Wir kann spiclen, Wir kann spiclen, Wir kann spielen schonen Korb Ball! Boom, boom, boom! Wir sind Eulalians! Bang, bang, bang! Wir sind Eulalians! Zip, zip, zip! Wir sind Eulalians! Ting, ting, ting! Wir sind Eulalians! Und a boom, boom, boom! Und a bang, bang, bang! Und a zip, zip, zip! Und a ting, ting, ting! Wir sind Eulalians! Officers Yells 149 EULALIAN BASKET-BALL TEAM Cool, Captain Schncff Lura Rcmcr Rae Renier Vinall, Coach Upton Bolster Bosnian THE- OLD GOLD 191© Eulalians The past year has been a very successful one in the history of the Eulalian Society. A marked improvement is being made in the literary work, and the programs show i.rrful and scholarly preparation. Not a little of this success is due to the “Icono- i Iastie' method of criticism employed by the critic of the winter terms. Nor has the social side of the society been neglected. The initiation “stunts” took place on Hal- lowe’en, when each old girl took a new girl blindfolded downtown on the car, where the fn-shies” were led astray by ghosts before they came to their destination, the home of Mabel Lashbrook. Oh, no! the Seniors weren’t lost (?), the moon didn’t rise in the west that night (?). Through an open window guarded by ghosts, the girls were led into the house, very dimly lighted by jack-o’-lanterns, and filled with gruesome sounds of ghosts. It is unnecessary to say that all the Seniors enjoyed the amusement afforded by the new' members. But the greatest event of the year was the entering into our new hall. Our enthusiasm was doubled, and our zeal renewed, when we became owners of the beautiful home, so artistically and tastefully decorated. On entering the new' hall, the Delphians and Eulalians gave a housewarming to all the other literary societies and to the faculty. A joint program of the two societies was held at the beginning of the winter rerm. An extract from a paper written by Nellie Burmeister, and read at the joint program, best expresses the feeling of both societies: “During the two years that have passed the ‘twins’ have often thought of and longed for the home that should some day be theirs. Tonight it is opened to us, and as we together, for the first time take possession of it, we once more renew' our pledges of loyalty and good w'ill to each other as sister societies. We rejoice in the hall, not simply as a possession—a place where we may meet in comfort and with pride because it is our own—but rather we trust that it may become a home, in the larger, more hospitable sense; that within its walls may be generated so much of lofty purpose, of unselfish loyalty, of devotion to duty, and of the furthering of every good cause, that these societies may reach out and unite in their influence with the other older societies, and thus promote that which is loftiest and best in school life always.” 151 P THE OLD GOLD 191© € EULALIAN MASCOT. HOMER.” OLD GOLD 191© Delphian (Founded in 1908.) Flower: White Carnation. Officers Spring Term, IQOQ— President—Edna Davy. Vice-President—Louetta Sprague. Critic—Elnora Ringgenberg. Fall Term, IQOQ— Presidents—Martha Lamansky, Anna M. Thrasher. Vice-Presidents—Flora Robinson, Anna Gerber. Critic—Florence Smith. Winter Term, 1909-W— Presidents—Aruba Charlton, Helen Zilk. Vice-Presidents—Helen Zilk, Cora Bell. Critic—Edna J. Hale. Spring Term, 1910— President—Helen Jennings. Vice-President—Alice Gill is. Critic—Anna M. Thrasher. Yells Sh-h-h-h, Ow-w-w-w, Delphians. Whang, bang, zip, ze, zite; Wahoo, wahoo, rip, rah, rite. Oxis, soxis, Polly wolly woxis, Delphians, Delphians; tan and white. Song Delphians, Delphians, Delphians are we We hope to be the .winners, you bet, For we are very young yet If you think that we are all right Help us cheer for the colors, tan and white. the Colors: Tan and White. 154 DELPHIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Beginning with tower row front left to right. First row Elsie Indra, Helen Jennings, Alma Jennings, Myrth Clark. Hulda Byers, Mablc Tilton, May Wright, Anna K. Gerber. Second row -Fay Stahl, Jennie M. Dunham. M. Ruth 1 louts, Grace Leonard, Laura Wenstrand, Laura Norin, Gail Stahl, Maude Walters. Third row—Aruba Charlton, Emma Wolfe, Gladys Clark, Myrrel Kirby. Fourth row—Cora Bell, Lena Godsey, Roxa Gordon, Marie Eckert. Fifth row—Clara Bruce, Odelia M. Otting, Helen Zilk, Loretta Conway. Sixth row Anna M. Thrasher, Della Indra, Edna J. Hale, Elizabeth Campbell. Seventh row Ida King. Pearl Yeager, Alice CiMis, Alma Nielson. Eighth row—Margaret Bishop, Ethel Amick, Liliah Kirby. Ninth row Libbic King, Ethel Baird. Not in the picture Florence G. Smith, Esther I). Lamson, Elizabeth W nxlward, Bernice Fay Allen. =s§ THE OLD GOLD 191© € The Society During February, 1908, ten trembling girls were “called up’’ to Miss Parker’s class room; each with the same question on her lips—“What for?” “Does any one know why we are called?” The fact was soon made known to them that the so- cieties were brimming full of girls, and that two new societies were to be organized. These were the ten girls of all girls, selected to found one of the “new societies.” Work was ahead of them, and they knew it; nor did they flinch, but kept bravely at it until the constitution was drawn up, members added, and their literary work ranking with the best. It was said at that time that they must be called and treated as babies, for that is what they were. Now we think all will agree that they must he treated as “grown ups,” and able to handle anything put before them. Heretofore their meetings were held in recitation rooms, but this year the pocketbook of the not yet two-year-pld “babies” had grown to such an extent, that a new home, in the neighborhood of the other societies, was furnished. The twins have shown good taste in selecting Mission furniture; and still the money-bag is not empty. There is money left, with which to purchase minor fixtures. Many are the happy hours which have been spent during the variety of programs; such as Scientific, School Girl, Engaged Girl, and others fully as entertaining. The Delphian members of these days are a loyal bunch, and are doing their best to live up to the standard set before them by the “first ten.” 156 I DELPHIAN SOCIETY BASKET-BALL TEAM Top row Wenstrand, Thrasher. Leonard, Korin. Next row Baird. Vina) (Coach), Yeager. Bottom row—Charlton, Gerber (Captain), Watters. EDNA HALE Delphian Representative in Women’s Oratorical Contest. THE GLD GOLD 191© Orio Colors: White and Gold. Motto: “Ever onward, step by step. (Organized, 1893.) Officers Spring, IQOQ— Presidents— Hodgcs, A1 derman. Vice-Presidents—Alderman, Bagby. Critics—Cowan, Boatman. Fall, IQOQ— Presidents—Bagby, Haynes. Vice-Presidents—H aynes, Cowan. Critics—Alderman, McDonald. Winter, 1Q09-W— Presidents—Davis, Cowan. Vice-Presidents—Cowan, Boatman. Critics—Fisher, Earl Wild. Spring, iQi(y— President—Fisher. Vice-President—Boatman. Critic—Koester. 160 OHIO SOCIETY Top row, left to right—Bagby, Deaf, Male, Veatch, Ettiene, McDonald. Barnes, Haynes, Huston, Begeman, Hodges, Grimes, Popham, Fry, Para- dise, Christensen, Banke. Parkes, Clevland. Sherburne, Kirstine, Maun. Second row—Wilson, Schmitt. V’an Druff, Mitchell. Knocpflcr, Hoy man, Alderman, Cowan, Shields, Leavitt, Brag, Bolts, Jr., Bolts, Sr., Davis, C. Wild, McCoy, E. Wild, Sheffield, Martin, Boatman, Fisher, Fitzgerald, Dumphy, Miller, Voltnian. Not in picture—Shcarn, Merner, Siebert, Barrett, Putman, Barnum. $ THE OLD GOLD 191© Our Achievements In 1893 the Orio Society was founded. Though the last of the men’s societies to spring into existence, it has proved far from the least. Its ups have been main, its downs few. Throughout the seventeen years of its life, the Orio Society has had an enviable record. Its ideals have been high, and its motto, “Ever onward step In step,” has been conscientiously lived up to. Its members have been prominent not merely within the limits of the society but in all school activities. In the friendly bouts with the other men’s societies, the Orios have scored numerous victories. In the last two Triangular debates, they won three of the tour debates, and the Society now leads its two rival societies in the total number of Triangular decisions by a margin of several points. In the annual interstate Pre- liminary Oratorical Contest, the Orios furnished the only representatives of the men's societies, and in this contest, one of the representatives, Earl Wild, secured thir l honors for the Society. Outside of the realm of intersociety debate, the Orios have always proved their intercollegiate caliber. In the dual debate with Ames last fall, four of the six school debaters were Orios. In the preliminary try-out for this debate, the Society, repre sented by Paul Cowan, Glenn Davis, John McDonald and Karl Knoepfler, placed all four men on the teams, winning first and second places in both halls. Nor have the wearers of the Yellow- and White been idle in the school athletics. In the intcrsociety basket-ball tournament, the Orio basket tossers, though defeated by one point, succeeded in giving their Aristo rivals a hard struggle. In intercollegiate athletics, the wearers of the Yellow and White have been w ell represented with five members of the football team and with three of the regular basket-ball team. In track work also, the society has sustained its usual prominence. Four of the five member' of this year’s victorious Gymnastic team were from this youngest of the men’s societies. In all other branches of the school life, Orios have been prominent. They have been well represented on The Normal Eyte and Old Gold staffs, in religious work, among the musical organizations, and in all praiseworthy activities in the Teachers College. Finally, in their literary society work the Orios, though sometimes suffering fail- ure, have endeavored to maintain high standards of literary wrork. It needs but the testimony of the society’s visitors to bear evidence of the excellence of Orio programs The same happy relationship and hearty co-operation, that has always character- ized the two societies, has been manifest between the Orios and their sister Clios. This has shown itself in the several joint social gatherings of the year. Early in the fall the two societies held a joint initiation at Wild’s Cabin up the river. Here the new-comers performed many stunts, to the delight of the old-timers, and entered into 162 THE OLD GOLD 191© thr joys of Cliorioism. Associate, honorary and active members, all treasure the memory of that initiation and the long ride on the hayracks. At Hallowe’en the Cliorios again set forth, with Willard Hall at Sans Souci for a destination, and words fall short of expressing the delights of that hobgoblin entertainment. On February nineteenth, the Orios acted as hosts in the annual banquet given in honor of their Clio sisters. Everything at this banquet was arranged to suggest Washington’s birthday, and splendid was the program of rousing toasts, in which Cliorio praises were sounded. Thus viewed from all sides, forensic, athletic and social, this year has indeed been a kind and fruitful one to the Orio Society. And though we wish for the best within our midst, Orios, one and all, join in a toast, not alone to the Yellow and White, hut to the greater Iowa State Teachers College. ORIO QUARTET Left to right—Alderman, McCoy, Cowan, Shields. ORIO TRIANGULAR. SPRING 09 Ilaynes, Apelian, Davis, Cowan. ORIO TRIANGULAR. WINTER ’10 Van Draff, Veatch, Wild, Wril L 164 ||g= -T� THE GLD GOLD 191© == ORIO BASKET-BALL TEAM Left to right—Merncr (Captain), Barnes, McDonald, Sheam, Mitchell. 165 I ARISTO SOCIETY Top row, left to riffht Edw. Coo, Leslie Cotton, Dan Patterson, Chris Peterson, Geo. Hoffman, Clarence Meggers, Walter Brown, Cornelius .Murphy, Harry Huffman. Andrew Nelson. F 7 Bottom row—Fred Olbrick, W. Turner, Robt. Moorhead, Ira Br wn, S. S. Cranny, Edw. Meggers, F.dw. Hunter, Jasper Wilbur, F. Russell Glasener, Warren Lashbrook, W. O. Abram. $ THE OLD GOLD 1910 Aristotilian (Organized, 1886.) Colors: Scarlet and Black. Yell A-Ris-to, A-Ris-to A-Ris-to, Yo! Yo, A-Ris, Yo, A-Ris, Yo Aris-to. Officers Spring Term, IQOQ— President—W. O. Abram, Secretary—Jaspar Wilbur. Fall Term, tqoq— President—Ernest Ilaight. Secretary—Russell Glascner. Winter Term, IQIO— Presidents—Andrew Nelson, Harry Huffman. Secretaries—Ira Brown, George Hoffman. Spring Term, IQIO— President—Leslie Cotton. Secretary—Geo. Hoffman. 169 sss$ THE OLD GOLD 191© Aristotilian Society The Aristotilian Society, although handicapped by the graduation of twenty-five out of thirty-four of its members and by their failure to attract new members on account of this, has striven valiantly to accomplish the purposes for which it was organized. Because of the small membership, its members have been given a better opportunity to develop their literary ability and self-possession; the literary produc tions not being confined merely to those required, but time being taken for the di cuss ion of questions of public interest. We believe not only in sharpening the wits by debate in friendly contest with our societies, but also in the development of the physical nature by athletics, in which a number of our men are prominent. This is shown by the winning of the basket- ball championship, an honor which was attained after a scries of hotly-contested game' with the Philos and Orios. Our relay team of last Spring won second place, and our Triangular teams, consisting of Murphy, Riley, Martin and Haight, succeeded in winning two points. While our Triangular team of this Winter were not successful in winning points, we feel that they did their best, and as there is always a benefit and lesson in defeat, if taken in the proper spirit, we are confident that these men will enter debate in the future, aided by their experience, and make this temporary defeat the beginning of victory. Thus far, only two of the activities of the Society have been mentioned. There is a third, which is no less important as an educational factor, namely, the social side of the Literary Society. During the school year of 1909-10, the Aristo and their sister society, the Shakespearean Circle, have had several social events, which have been very instrumental in furthering the friendly feeling existing between them. The two societies occupy the same hall, which has been recently remodeled, making it more beautiful than ever, and it is needless to say that its memory will linger with all Shakes and Aristos as long as they live. THE OLD GOLD 191© ARISTO WINTER TRIANGULAR TEAM Cotton, Moorhead, Brown, Olbrich. 171 THE ©LD GOLD 191© ARISTO BASKET-BALL TEAM Left to right Vinal, Meggers, Robinson, Brown, Meggers, Barnes, Bennett. The Team A better team you cannot find, Than the Aristos had in 1909. With Ving at forward and Dutch at guard, To beat this pair was mighty hard. Then there was Wee, a brother to Dutch, Whose playing no man has ever touched. Of Peck and Brownie we can say the same, Who against the Philos won great fame. And last but not least old Chubby and Sam, Went through the Orios like a ram. They number six, these champions great, Who won the banner and no mistake. The Shakes and Aristos are proud of them all, For bringing the trophy to our hall. 172 c=u o Philomathean Flower: Pink Carnation. Colors: Pink and White. Emblem: Greek Letter Phi. Motto: “Vita sine Uteris mors est.” Yell Hurrah for the pink, Hurrah for the white, Hurrah for the Philos, They’re all right. Presidents Spring Term, IQOQ— R. S. Grossman, Roy Porter. Fall Term, IQOQ— Sydrier Maiden, Paul Hager. Winter Term, IQOQ-IQIO— Lee Shillinglaw, W. W. Lee. Spring Term, IQ 10— Fred Mitchell. 174 PHILO SOCIETY First row, left to right Brennigar. Roy Porter. Bob Porter. Lee. Second row Dick, Nolte, Hansen. Riley, Crouse. Van Orsdel. Third row Woodward, Maiden. Atwood. Shillinglaw. Vorhccs, Workman, Rex, Haight. Barnett. Fourth row Cutler. Frisby. Johnson, Chehock. Hill, Wilkington. Miller, Marklc, Bimey. Fifth row Dick Shillinglaw, Kirkcteg. Arnds. Larson. Knobbs, Haight, Dickinson, Gibson. Sixth row Basham. Berger, Toomey, P. Hansen, Mitchell, Hamstrcct, Lotts, lloustman. Seventh row Jones. Collagen, Yeager. Ilaycs. THE OLD GOLD 191© £ g . The Year “Vita sine literis mors est.” Such a spirit animated a few choice students en- rolled in the I. S. N. S. in the year 1876. The result was the Philomathean Literary Society. They believed, as did a certain writer, that “Example is always more effi- cacious than Precept,” and acting on that suggestion they put their own idea- and beliefs into execution. The endeavors of those first and successive members hav. enthused all Philos since. They have showed that half the joy of living is achieving not big things necessarily, though living in hope, but in doing something well. To write well, to declaim well, and to debate well, has been the ambition of all. That this ambition has been realized, has been made evident by the repeated successes achieved, and the number of men who have represented the school in intercollegiate contests. In the Ames debate of the Fall T erm the Philos were represented by Mr. Floyd Bailey and Fred Vorhees. In the Winter Triangular a sweeping victory was made. Chauncey Houstman and Harold Frisby won a unanimous victory from the Orios, while an equal victory was gained over the Aristos by Lew Toomey and Carl Noltc. One other society has once gained the six points from its opponents. It is the second time for the Philos. On the Kansas Debate the Philos are represented by Paul Hager, Chauncey Houstman, Fred Vorhees and Lee Shillinglaw. A certain time should he given to recreation and pleasure. Believing in that, the Philos have enjoyed many happy occasions during the past year. It began with an initiation picnic in the Fall. Accompanied by the Alphas an ascent of the Cedar was made. A pleasant time was spent by all, especially by the new Alphas and Philos, who were admitted into the secrets of the organizations. Several other happy inci- dents occurred. The final Serial Function was the Philo-Alpha Banquet, which was held on Washington’s Birthday. It was a fitting climax to all festivities. 'The Philos glory in what has been done in the past, feel confident that much will be done in the future, but with a true spirit they are living for the present. The present brings with it the responsibilities. By meeting these, a preparation is made for the future. If the Philos to come meet these responsibilities in the true spirit that always has predominated in the society, the pink and white will not float where now we see it, but will be carried onward and onward until the goal is reached, which, now, we only get a glimpse of in the far distance—the realm of perfection in all avenues of development. 176 PHILO SPRING TRIANGULAR TEAM Left to right Ilaininersley, Shillinglaw, .Mitchell, Hilliard. PHILO WINTER TRIANGULAR TEAM Toomey, Frisby, lloustman, Nolte. 177 PHILO BASKET-BALL TEAM Ilager (Captain), Porter, Attwol, Maiden, Jones, Woodard. Philo Alpha Banquet THIRTY-THIRD ANNUAL BANQUET of the PHILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY Given in Honor of the Alphas FEBRUARY 22nd, 1909 Toasts W. W. Lee, Toastmaster. Our Sisters.......................................... Our Brothers......................................... The Significance of Ideals........................... Alphas, Past and Present............................. The Modern George Washington......................... .........Lee Shillinglaw ........Bernice Sweeney .........C. A. Fullerton ...........Ida Fesenbeck President H. H. Seerley 178 OSSOLI Be to the best thou knowest ever true THE OLD GOLD 1910 Margaret Fuller Ossoli Club Colors: Nile Green and White. Flower: Pink Carnation. Motto: “Be to the best thou knowest ever true.” Officers Spring Term, 1909— Presidents—Anna Foster, May Cocklin. Vice-President—Madeline Herbold. Critic—Elizabeth Harnack. Fall Term, 19 00— . Presidents—Luella Jones, Mary Benson. Vice-President—Avice Sloan. Critic—Mazic Daley. IF inter 'Term, 1909-JO— Presidents—Vie Ufford, Avice Sloan. Vice-Presidents—Jeannette Wooley, Christine Hcmingson Critic—Mary Benson. Spring Term, IQIO— President—Christine Hemingson. Vice-President—Florence Nickolaus. Critic—Avice Sloan. 180 OSSOLI SOCIETY Start at upper left hand corner Clara Olson, Louise Lindcrblood, Ethel Coombs, Clara Grimm, Hazel Diehl, Florence Nickolaus, Christine Hcmingson, Myrtle Whyman. Olive Diehl, Dorothy Waters, Bernice Daniels, Gay Moose, Maude Heffcrnon. Azel Counts, Susette Walton, Iva l’almcr, Vernic Willard, Mazie Daley, Clara Bailey, Bertha Mathison. Mary Benson. Avice Sloan, Winifred Gay. Vie I'fford, Margaret Nelson, Jeannette Wooley. Ruth Becker, Loretta Dailey, Fern Whyman, Flora Roberts, Carrie Ganschow, Mary Tostlebe, Mary Fahey. Not in picture Clara Shaw, Luella Jones. THE OLD GOLD 191© Greeting To all Ossolis of former years, present year, and fu- ture years, and to all friends of the Ossolis, we send greetings through our pages of this annual. We are glad that we, as Ossolis, can greet j'ou. We are glad that we are Ossolis, and if we were not so modest we could tell you many good things about the Ossoli Society and the Ossoli girls, but we are not here to boast. We wish to say only that we have had a most busy, profitable year, and a jolly time from first to last. For our history we refer you to the records that may be found in the archives of the college. For a record of this year’s work, glance over the page of Side Lights. 182 Side Lights Events Sept. 2. Hello! How are you? Sept. 17. Mathematical orators declaim from a stoae at Dry Run. First picnic of the term. Oct. 9. Misses Jones and Sloan fined for disorderly conduct. Oct. 23. Elizabethan program. The muse inspires the Ossolis. Oct. 29. Dispense with parliamentary drill. Oct. 30. Banquet at the Ellis. Nov. 12. Newspaper program. Oscillator answers correspondents. Pie, pie, pie, Clara wants a pie. Dec. 18. Sleigh ride. Taffy pull. Jan. 8. Brevity is the soul of wit. Jan. 22. New Year’s left-overs came on the Great Western. Jan. 25. President Sloan succeeds President Roll. Jan. 28. ’Tis better to have played and lost, Than never to have played at all. Feb. 5. Farce and initiation. Feb. 19. President Roll disappears. Mar. 1. Those who ordered society and octette pictures requested to call on Avice Sloan and get them before Saturday. Mar. 18. Car leaves corner of 24th and Normal St. 2:45. Go early and avoid the rush. Mar. 26. Flora Roberts visits Philo Hall. April 1. April Fool program. April 4. New furniture arrives. April 5. We go to press. Street Car checks for Sale. Vie Ufford. 183 THE OLD GOLD 191© A November Tragedy (Extract from popular new novel.) It was a dismal night. Great gusts of driving, wintery rain beat against the windows. The wind shrieked and howled with the madness of the sea, and the giant elms along College street bent despairingly to the ground. Tossed rudely hither and thither by the warring elements, a mysteriously veiled figure cautiously crept up the marble steps leading to one of the fashionable residences of this district. Pausing for a moment, the weary wanderer peered longingly through the fifty-dollar plate glass windows into the superbly lighted parlor, resplendent with its costly hangings. With a sigh she lifts the heavy knocker—and lets it fall! Instantly a sweet-faced, matronly woman stands before her, love and sympathy beaming in both eyes. But the poor hunted creature, with one wild cry, sinks to the floor, gasping, “Have you any pies for the County Fair?” Kindly Kounsel Vcrnie W.—If your friend leaves at 11:30, you might accompany him as tar as the car track. No, simply say “Good-night.” Inquirer—You may eat tomato soup with a knife or fork, just as you prefer. A. SI.—You did wrong. The souvenir spoons at your plate were not meant as gifts. Doubtful—Dec. 25, 1857, was Xmas. Flo.—Your blue serge would make a lovely slipper bag. Fashion—Yes, Dutch collars are still quite the rage. Don’t miss Grimm’s famous illustrated Lecture at the College Auditorium tonight. A full history of President Roll may be found in the Secretary’s books. I Wonder — Whom Azel knows at Ames? If wThitc tennis shoes are the fashion at Des Moines? Why Winifred stands on tiptoe when she poses at Yreatches? Why Vie passed the hat on the interurban? What the stunt committee meant to do writh that blackboard ? Why debaters don’t sharpen their “following points”? Why Miss Gay is so much interested in athletics? If Avice will use her lecture course ticket tonight? Which one of the ladies influenced the racket store man? If waving an umbrella will stop a car? What children ate the janitor’s ice cream? Why Dorothy so often drops her pencil in Latin class? Why people will wonder? 184 191© Venerable, rioV a girl with a voice quite exquisite, Who gave to the Philos a visit. When her critic she hears She will bow down in tears ; nd promise at once she will “cheese” it. Dignified Seniors Miss Williard’s a girl of renown Who visits a neighboring town. Five times in one week Waterloo she did seek, Arrayed in her very best gown. Our Mazie is real nice and quiet, Not given to making a riot. It she does take a notion To start a commotion Till the end of the fight she’ll stay by it. Miss Nelson is giddy and silly And wanders about, willy-nilly; She’s a most heartless flirt, With a manner too pert, A friend of dear Daffy-down dilly. •‘Were you tardy this morning, Miss Moose. .. .y? Why, yes, sir, as usual, you goose...y. Did nou know that my niece Has learned a new' piece, And can speak it to beat all the doose...y?” When of Benson we speak, we all wink, For we know what her fate is, we think; In a kitchen she’ll cook, While at hubby she’ll look With a gaze that will make his heart sink. Christine ist ein Fraulein so munter Schwingt die Hanteln liber und unter; Auf der Biihn sie enziickt Und die Menge, begliickt, Rufen alle: “Sie ist so ein Wunder!” OSSOLI OCTETTE Iva Palmer, Jeanette Wooley. Dorothy Waters, Susette Walton, Clara Bailey, Flora Roberts, Florence Nickolaus, Loretta Dailey, Winifred (Jay. 185 THE OLD GOLD 191© OSSOLI BASKET-BALL TEAM Susctte Walton, Vie I'lTord, Winifred Gay, Mary Benson, Dorothy Waters, Christine Hemingson, Olive Diehl, Gay Moose. 186 187 The school year 1909 and 1910 has been a successful one in many ways for the Young Men’s Christian Association of the Teachers College. We all see, when we look back, where perhaps we could have helped more young men to live the clean, Christian life, yet the fellows of this Association in this school have not failed in this respect. Numbers of students have been helped and strengthened in their Christian life. Also numbers of young men have accepted Christ as their personal Savior, these influences brought to bear upon them by young men of this school and Association. The Association has the hearty support and sympathy of all the faculty. We cannot say too much in praise of the faculty, for the unselfish support during the ear. Many social affairs during the year have proven that young men can have a real goed time, and live clean, upright lives. 'The joint meetings with the Y. W. C. A. have been well attended by the student-body, and have been of great help to all. The headquarters of the Y. M. C. A. arc in South Hall, where every young man is always welcome to come and rest, study, or have a social talk. Every Wednesday evening at 6:10 is held the individual prayeq meeting. Each morning from 7 :45 to 7:55 students meet for a ten minutes’ prayer circle. During the year, six men were sent to Lake Geneva to the College Men’s Con- ference. Two men were sent to Rochester, N. Y., to the Student Volunteer Con- vention. The Y. M. C. A. says “Good Luck” to all the young men who are going out from us this year, and extends a cordial welcome to every new man entering school. 183 ■ Y. M. C. A. CABINET Left to right- Berger, (Basener. Johnson, Lee, iioustman, Bagby. Mitchell, Cowan, Shillinglaw. (ohagan, Vorhies. THE OLD GOLD 191© International Students’ Volunteer Convention Iowa State Teachers College Delegation Messrs. Houstman and Glasener. Misses Oliver, Porter, Lincoln and Ward. The Smith International Student Volunteer Convention was held at Rochester. N. Y., during the Christmas vacation from December 28, 1909, to January 2, 1910, inclusive. These conventions are held once every four years, the last one being held at Nashville, Tenn., in 1906. These conventions are held under the auspices of the Student Volunteer move- ment, which had its origin in the first International Conference of Christian Students, held at Mount Hermon, Mass., in 1886. The Student Volunteer movement originated there, and two years later, during the summer of 1886, fifty members of the move- ment met at Northfield, and there decided to organize. An organization committee was appointed, and by the end of that year the movement was organized and in- corporated. A wrong impression is sometimes held regarding the purpose of this movement. It is not a missionary board. It is not organized to send missionaries to the foreign field. In reality, it is only a movement among the institutions of higher learning, to arouse interest in the conditions of foreign lands, and to bring home to the student his responsibility to man and God. The Rochester Convention was indeed international in character. Every state in the Union was represented, and twenty-nine countries. This in itself added interest to the convention. Every meeting held was a source of inspiration to those who had the opportunity to attend. After hearing Mott, McDowell, Speer, Bryce, Adams, and many other speakers equally as good, one could not help but feel the power of the guiding Hand. Each night one of the needy fields was presented. Few people, Christians or non-Christians, could help but realize the “urgency and immediacy” of the call to help these people. They did not urge all to become foreign missionaries, but brought home the fact that we could and should be missionaries, whether we were at home or in foreign lands. Not all can be foreign missionaries, but all of us can contribute to that cause. By contributing to the “home base” we enable those who are in foreign lands to have proper equipment. When we realize our responsibil- ity and meet it, then we may expect the “evangelization of the world in this generation.” 190 Y. M. C. A. Gospel Team, 1909-10 During the Christmas vacation, the College Y. M. C. A., following the plan inaugurated last year, sent out a team of six men to carry on a Gospel campaign during the holidays. Messrs. Alderman, Bagby, Cowan, Cohagan, Mitchell and Vorhies comprised the team. They began work December 26 at Springvillc, Iowa, and held meetings each evening until January 2. As a result of this meeting, forty-one were led to acknowledge the Man of Galilee. The men on the team also came back to school with renew'ed Enthusiasm for the Association work. The following account taken from the Springville New Era speaks for itself: “The gospel team from the Iowa State Teachers college has come and gone. The young men composing the team left an impression that will not soon be eradicated. They emphasized the simplicity, the nobility and the attractions of a Christian life. They came to town as strangers, and w’ere received by some with a degree of sus- picion, but they went au'ay with the confidence and God-speed of the entire com- munity. They literally gave of their time and lives to prove that nothing is to be compared to confessing Jesus. Meetings were held every night last week at the Pres- byterian church, closing Sunday evening of this week. During this time forty-one professed conversion. The service Sunday night was a magnificent one. How the people lingered! Although again and again they were given opportunity to go, yet they remained until late at night. Whether they were professing Christians or not, they came forward and gave the young men of the gospel team a glad hand of appre- ciation of their services, and a hearty God-speed as they return to their college duties.” 191 Previous to this year, the Bible Study work has been offered in three-year ewe, consisting of a course in the Old Testament, a course in the Life of Christ, and a courses in Acts and the Life of Paul, one course being given each year. Phis year, it was decided to offer more than one course of Bible Study, and make the course elective by the different classes. As a result, the Bible Stud) work this year comprised two courses. Course I. Consisted of a course in Life and Letters of Paul as found in the Book of Acts and his Letters to early churches. The lessons used were prepared by Professor C. P. Colgrove, and were found very satisfactory by those who chose to elect that course. Course II. Consisted of a course in the Character and Teachings of Jesus. This course is published by the Y. W. C. A. National Board, and proved to be very interesting, helpful, and well adapted to the needs of those enrolled in it. The Normal Classes were led by the Y. W. C. A. General Secretary, Miss Mary Porter. In addition to being a graduate of Oberlin College, Miss Porter has taken a course of Study in the Detroit Secretarial Training School, and has supplemented this by practical experience in City' association work at Utica, N. Y. And her work during the year showed that she was exceptionally well qualified to carry out this special line of work. Classes were organized in both courses in all parts of the hill, and although the enrollment was not as high 2s it should be in an institution of this size, we as mem- bers of the Bible Study Committee urge all future students tf) join in this Study, which enables us to know Him better, and through this intimate acquaintance to become better Christian men and women. Bible Teachers' Leader, Miss Mary Porter. Bible Study Committees, 1909-1910 Young Womens Christian Association Hazel Ramsey, Chairman. Martha Marlin, Helen Rou, Ilo Thatcher, Pansy Wilson, Lillian Kirby, May Wright, Elsie Garrison, Fay Stohl. Young Men s Christian Association J. P. Johnson, Chairman. S. A. Cohagcn, James Haynes, Fred Vorhies, Cary Hale. 192 The Lake Geneva Conference As is the usual custom, the Y. M. C. A. of this school sent its delegation to •) c Lake Geneva Conference of last June. This year, we were represented by Bagby, Kramer, Alderman, Haite, Akelian and Haynes. The purpose of this conven- tion is to place every college in the Middle West in touch with the great Christian movements among the young men, through the representatives of the colleges. It is a week of pleasure, an ideal summer outing, but at the same time a strenuous one. The forenoon of each day is spent in hard, earnest work, Bible classes mission classes, and talks by such men as Dod Elliot, Fred B. Smith and others. The afternoon is given entirely to recreation. As the camp is situated on the banks of Lake Geneva, rhe boating is fine. Just beyond the camp is a baseball diamond, a cinder track, and perhaps a half-dozen tennis courts, so there is no lack of facilities for exercise. At this conference were gathered about five hundred young men, representing all the states in the Middle West; it is notable that of this number almost one-third were from our own state. The spirit of this conference is one of good practical fellowship. Young men ..ii not help but feel the vital importance of what this life means. Geneva is un- equalled as a place for a young man to make a decision for his life’s work. The personal talks along this line with the leaders of the convention are of more value perhaps than any other phase of the conference. A college man cannot do a better thing in all his college course than attend this yearly conference at Lake Geneva. 193 Hie Young Women’s Christian Association of the I. S. T. C. is a part of a world wide movement. It is interested in every young woman in college. Organized in 1886, it has steadily developed into a vital force for righteousness. There are 14 departments of work, under respective cabinet officers. Miss Mary Porter, who came to us this year to act as General Secretary, has been a great help and inspiration to the Association. The work of the Association is to develop an all-round Christian character in its members. There are Bible classes and mission classes maintained, and the prayer meetings on Wednesday and Sunday evenings. One of the greatest helps this year has been the visits of leaders in Association work. Among these have been: Miss Conde, National Secretary; Miss Robinson, of the Students Volunteer Movement; Miss Paddock, of the same; Miss Corbett, our own State Secretary; and other inspiration workers. 195 Y. W. C. A. CABINET Top row—Mac Davidson, Missionary Chairman; Caroline Hart, President; Mary Porter, General Secretary; Luraua Warner, Extension Chairman; Mattie Kreub Assistant Treasurer; Leola Lay cock, Room Committee; Mabel Reid, Membership Chairman; Odessa Farley, Intercollegiate. Lower row—Anna Kolb, Assistant Missionary Chairman; Lura Hamum, Scfcial Chairman; Helen Craft, Treasurer; Hazel Ramsey, Bible Study Chairman; Mary Dick, Secretary of the Cabinet; Marie Eckert, Devotional Chairman; Sibyl Lincoln, Personal Work Chairman. Not in picture—Muriel Draper, Music Conductor. THE OLD GOLD 191© The Black Hawk County Fair The Black Hawk County Fair was a success in a financial as well as a social way. The weather was anything but a “poem” that night last fall, but it could not daunt the spirits of the “Ladies’ ” band as they led the parade up and down the Gymnasium. The stunts and side shows of the various societies were very entertaining. The Minstrel show, conducted by the Minnesingers, deserves special mention, as does also Captain Jinks and his Horse Marines, presented by the Physical Training De- partment. Everyone had a “glorious” time in emptying their pocketbooks at the booths, which were presided over by nowise bashful maidens. The girls’ societies vied with one mother in relieving one of his spare cash. Some of the “shining lights” of the evening were: Mr. Collagen, in the role of Marshal; 'The Fortune Teller, Mr. Lee; Mr. Bagby, the colored gentleman; The Twins, Mr. Maiden and Mr. Hager, and the tribe of Black Hawk Indians. It was all over too soon, but while it lasted was one of the best times of the year. The memory of it even now makes us laugh. 197 LAKE GENEVA THE OLD GOLD 191© The Y. W. C. A. Girls at the Geneva Conference Our college had a small delegation at the Geneva Conference this year; Ada McCallister, Ilo Thatcher, and Lura Barnum being delegates. Ten days were spent in Bible study, mission study, and general association work. The greatest thing at Geneva are the friendships made with girls. The cuts show a little of the life at Geneva. The lake is one of Nature’s beauty spots. The very atmosphere of the place draws one nearer to the Father God. Some of the fun of the “College Day” parade is seen in the pictures also. No part of the girl’s life is neglected at Geneva. One never regrets the time spent there. The inspiration stays throughout the year—even through all the life. 199 Henman NEWMAN ASSOCIATION ..THE OLD GOLD 191© Newman Association The N. C. Association was incorporated as a society in 1903. It has existed for mam ears previous to its incorporation through the kind and unceasing efforts of Miss McGovern. The purpose of this society is to encourage fellowship and mutual helpfulness among its members, and to help them in order that they can better appreciate their religion. There is no spirit of antagonism existing between this society and other Christian organizations of the school. Since there is a difference of opinion in dogma and practice, there must be of necessity a different society or organization. The Society takes its name from the scholarly English cardinal John Henry Neuman. The work of the past year was biblical and a study of Prot Rif. The study of the Bible was carried on, to ascertain its history in detail, and to glean moral lessons therefrom. Prot Rif was studied for the purpose of getting a clear insight of its history, and so analyze the forces at work therein, but especially to sec whether or not it was so glorious as some historians tell us. In order to get a comprehensive view and an unbiased one, such Prot authorities were consulted: Hallam, Sickcndorf, Maitland, D'Aubigne, Menzeles, History of Gir, Dibden, Audin, M. Rankes, History oi Popes, Galiffe Notices, Robinson’s History of Western Europe. Reading’s Vol. II. Macaulay’s Review of Hallam’s Constitutional History of England. The Catholic authorities consulted are: Von Schelegel, Altzog, Church History 3 vols., Lingard’s History of England, Parson’s Church History 3 vols., Spalding’s Church History, Catholic Encyclopaedia. The work of the society is much aided by having access to a library containing about 300 volumes, most of which were contributed by Miss McGovern. This library is supplied with good papers and periodicals. The library room is suitably :urnished, and is inviting in appearance. Misses Oliver, Thornton and Seals con- tributed most generously in furnishing the room both financially and in gifts. Such things are always appreciated most heartily by the members of the society. The society has done much good work in the past, and we do not hesitate to predict success for the future. 203 SPECIAL PRIMARY Class Colors: Black and Old Gold. Class Emblem: Shield. Class Yells “Tiger, Tiger, Rickety Rack, Rah for the Gold Rah for the Black, Of good students we are ‘them,’ Special Primaries, 1910.” Razzle, Dazzle, Razzle, Dazzle, Not a thread but wool, All together, all together, That’s the way we pull. Zugidy Zoke! Zugidy Zoke! Primaries, Primaries, see our smoke! We have teachers they can send From the class of 1910. 205 SPECIAL PRIMARIES From left to right, first row —B. Judy. Gregg, Gambol, Hale, Henery. Second row Lewis, Stanley, Smith. Crawford, Murphy, Thrasher, Bruce, S’.ary, McMillan, Merchant. Third row Vaughn, Plumer. Gannon. McGowan, Charlton. Grimwood, Long, Slattery, Curley. . Judy. Newcomb. Sage. Fourth row Stebe, Barnes, I Manny, Marlin, Lane, Kcllcher. Smith, Mag)on. Nelson. Warner. Fallgattcr. McAllister. P’crce. Harrison. Fifth row Parrel, Poulson, White. Reid, Miss Matcher (Supervisor), Miss Gonlen (Critic). Miss Keene (Critic), Kennedy, Eckert. Sixth row Aiken, lloey. Powers. Ferguson, Hutchinson, Campbell. Noll, Wilcox. Seventh row -Mitchell. Hoyt. Myer. Bosnian. Konak. Schuler. Craft. THE OLD GOLD 191© History of Special Primaries Sixteen years ago, the Primary department was established for the professional training of special Primary teachers. The department has grown steadily through the years, until now it is one of the strongest and most prominent in the school. The importance of primary instruction has been recognized by all educators, and more attention has been given to professional training of the teachers employed. The course embraces two years. During the second year, we are given actual experience in teaching in the first three grades of the training school. Our work i' carefully supervised by competent critics, who instruct us in the best and most modern methods of teaching. Miss Hatcher, a recent graduate of Chicago University, is supervisor of the department, while Misses Keene, Gordon, and Danlicker are critics in the various rooms. Through their efforts we feel that when we leave this school we shall be better and stronger teachers, for having been under their instruction. Our class was organized last year, with Mabel Reid as President; Florence Meir, Vice-President; and Florence Kennedy, Treasurer. This year, Lurana Warner is President, Rosa Schuler, Secretary, and the old Treasurer is retained. During the year we have had a number of social functions. Early in the fall we gave a reception in honor of Miss Hatcher. On April first, we gave a party to the Juniors. Many practical April fool jokes were played, and it is thought the Juniors fully appreciated every one played. 207 P THE OLD GOLD 191© € Primary Listen! ye people, and ye shall hear Of the Special Primaries of this year. On the thirtieth of August, in nineteen eight, We landed here to meet our fate. Some people said, “What a course, I declare! Nothing to do and time to spare. Child psychology, dear me, what a joke! Any one knows about the little folk. Primary Methods, Music and liandiwork, These are too easy, their duty they’ll shirk. As for Elocution and Botany, what is the good ? These are things which will never be understood By the thoughtless girls who come here for fun, And start their pranks ere school has begun.” To their remarks we listened, and only questioned why They were so very ignorant, we deigned not to reply. We knew they were sadly in the wrong, So we went on with our merry song, Happy to think that some day we’d be The shining stars of S. T. C. Behold, ye people, before you we stand, The brightest teachers in all the land, We have passed the critics, at last we're free, Primary teachers forever(?) we’ll be. We have learned to t lk slow, stand straight, and write fast. Our Phonics we know from first to last. We know all the bugs that crawl on the ground, We know all the flowers that we have found. We have delved in the depths of History of Ed. We know how to draw, for so it is said We ought to at least for the training we’ve had. Now we consider ourselves complete, Ready to perform any feat, From teaching Primary to cooking meat. When you hear our names lauded far and wide Think of what for us was prophesied. So don’t get discouraged and don’t get blue When people speak disparagingly of you. Think of what the Special Primaries have done, And the many more victories that are to be won. —Eva Fallgatter. 20S «| ==3$ THE OLD GOLD 191© «= Cute Sayings of Primary Children The teacher had been greatly annoyed, during the story hour, by Johnny, who would not sit still. One day she made him sit on her lap while she told the story. The next day, Johnny said to the teacher, “Say, my brother says he would like to come to school to you.” The Teacher, “Does your brother go to the Lincoln school?” Johnny, “No, he works down town in the iron works.” The teacher was giving a general lesson on a mug. One of the children asked what a “mug” was. One little boy laughed and said, “Why a ‘mug’ is your face.” The teacher was giving a lesson on the grass, and had the children out on the lawn. In speaking of the grass, she quoted, “Here it comes, creeping, creeping every- where.” She then asked what is it that comes creeping. Two of the children piped out, “caterpillars,” and several others yelled, “grasshoppers.” The reading lesson told of the different processes that wool underwent before it was ready for our use. It ended with the fact that sheep wore our coats first. As a review, the teacher asked, “So what wore your coat first?” One little girl said, “First, my sister had it last year, but mamma gave it to me this year.” The teacher had explained that an “enemy” was one who did not like us. Soon she asked, “So what do we call those who do not like us?” In answer, a child piped out, “Smarties.” In a phonics lesson the word calf was written on the board and marked thus calf. One child sounded it “c a f” and gave the correct pronunciation, then added quickly, “Oh, I know what that is, it’s a calf (c a f).” The children were going to read a lesson about a kid. The critic asked “What is a kid?” One little fellow’ with a sober face answered, “A kid is a little boy.” 209 The Child’s Need of Play In this age of progress there is nothing more appalling than the careless activities in the growth of the child. Every waking moment of the child is filled with action. Nature purposes in this insatiable love of play to develop her children in their three- fold nature, and to prepare them for their life work. Nature would have the child give vent to this inform instinct of play freely and spontaneously, yet according to law; that is, that there shall be a sympathetic hand to guide in directed, well-organized play. What would the child do without directed play? He might approach that social feature of our city known as the “gang ele- ment.” He must have such play necessary to his mental and moral development. Through play the child is freed from self in an incalculable way, discovering his own possibilities. Also, the teacher is afforded marked opportunity for judging of the child’s temperament, and the interpretation of his thoughts. Here, and here only oftentimes, is the expression of the real self, a spontaneity to be noted, as brought out in no other phase of work in the Kindergarten. The ethical is made a part of him through dramatic play in a special way, and the thing that makes dramatic play possible is his wonderful imagination, which is so notably stimulated in the “Child Garden.” And, too, in this child garden, where the wee buds are tenderly cultivated, the child is led into a consciousness of his rela- tion to Nature, Man and God. The Kindergarten has become a part of the system of education today. 210 SENIOR KINDERGARTEN From left to right, first row Sharts. Hardy, Kirby, Thatcher. Graham, Waterman. Second row Smith, Allison, Knight, M. Kirby. Wilson. C ampbell. Third row Chase, Griffin, Zilk. Miller, Caldwell, Rakow. Fourth row Halt, Follett, Yates, Ramsay. Tompkins. Top row. from left to right. Kint row—Utinitlr Sreoiul row—Baker, 1'lWi-ct iow Kultm ■, Wyant. Mrrrtatn, Tritftlifno. rr. Brady. Diehl, I.cr. CIrectic. Thill lull. Wvuitn. ItarKU. Mek. Call. 1«. ••aim JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN PICTURE Fourth row Nnylor, Stocking. Unit Morriaon (I’rt� . , l-.ckwood, Drinklc. Filth row Hopper. Woodar !, Vollcrtaon. Dmilium. I.ronmil. Sixth row—Aitcliiaon. Petite. Klein. £ THE OLD GOLD 191© 0 Great Things from the Teachers College Grow This Kindergarten business it is surely something grand, In every town and city our brave kindergarteners stand. You dare to say it’s foolish work? Well, pray now, who are you? And anyway you ought to know, That a little nonsense now and then gathers no moss. The kids that come to us each day, Are happy as small larks. We teach them what to do and say; And that a child in the hand shouldn’t throw stones. We wear the smile of Sunny Jim, You never see us cranky; We never are severe or grim, But sometimes a paddle in the hand is worth two in the bush. Life and works of Friedrich Froebel— These of our Miss Ward we learn. Nor do we just lightly dabble, For poor abstract never won fair lady. No use to smile at Miss Dowdell, If sewing cards are due, And yours are late or not done well, For only a stitch in time will save your grade. But after all you will admit, We’re most important folks, We may be training Presidents! But we won’t count our chickens till we’re sure they aren’t geese. We have to learn all kinds of things, But it’s a pleasure surely, And we do each the best we can, For anything is worth doing well, if you flunk otherwise. 213 —Dixie tV ills on. THE ©LD GOLD 191© Child Playing in the Kindergarten Vernon (her first day in Kindergarten on the good-bye circle, eyes beaming):— “Good-bye, Miss Dowdell. Oh, I think I’m going to learn a great deal now.” Teddie, a five-year-old, always imagined that his possessions were better than those of anyone else. At Thanksgiving time, the children were telling what they were to have for dinner. Some told of chicken, but our Teddie boasted of turkey. After vacation, one child was absent for several days, and upon returning an- nounced that he had had chicken-pox. Teddie jumped to his feet: “Ho! I’ve had the ‘turkey-pox’.” Our Teddie had scored again. The child’s paraphrase of two songs: From “America” “Last night my father died” (Land where my fathers died.) From I saw a ship a’ Sailing. Raisins in the cabbage, (cabin). Sugar-kisses in the hole, (hold). An English child was greatly impressed with the patriotic exercises, during the week devoted to George Washington’s birthday. The teacher asked, “And what did you learn in England?” “Oh, nothin’ much, but readin’, ’ritin’, and ’rithmetic. We didn’t have any- thing about George Washington and the flag.” The children were asked to bring some kind of fruit to Kindergarten on the following morning. One of them asked his mother for some, and she put the last she had in the house in a paper sack for him. He came to Kindergarten, flowers in one hand, sack in the other, a broad smile on his face. Lewis approached the su pervisor: “Miss Ward, I brought you a lemon ” 214 The Art Department Graduates from the art course are prepared to teach drawing in the public schools, not alone because they have had nine terms of special preparation in cast, observation, perspective, design and water-color drawing; or a general knowledge of the development of the subject and its place in civilization through the study of the history of architecture, sculpture, and painting; but also because they are required to take a large amount of scholastic work, that they may be able to understand the work of the grade and high school teacher, and advantageously supplement it in mathe- matics, botany, physiology, geography, nature study, reading, history, and other branches. A fundamental and practical knowledge of art principles is especially necessary if manual training is to he successfully taught, for all constructed forms should be beautiful as well as useful. Our graduates are better prepared to meet the demands of the public schools than those from many of the large art schools of the country, for we emphasize the importance of good teaching as well as good art. 215 SPECIAL ART STUDENTS THE OLD GOLD 191© Domestic Science Domestic Science has been long in coming to its own, for, as a philosopher ha said, “Few men think at all, and they but seldom.'’ Not until thirty years ago, was a beginning made in teaching the art and science of household affairs to public classes; and not until now, has there been an awakening to the mighty significance of fitting young women for their first duty as citizens, that of being good homemakers. “There is no place like home, and some men are glad of it,’’ is a pathetic bit of humor. It is the “home comfortable” that makes the “citizen desirable.” The work of the seventeen million women employed in housekeeping, in this country, has no mean part in the common welfare and greatness of the nation. It is a pleasing sight, and one to fill the mind with a sense of the fitness of things, that greets the visitor at “The Kitchen,” where a large class of young women are gaining the art of cooking, and learning the scientific principles that underlie pure food, sanitary homes, and good health. Here the ratio of the grocery bill to the pocket- book is found, and the ways of saving labor and preventing waste in the arts of the home. The composition and dietary uses of foods, their chemistry, and their cooking are studied, and courses are given in household architecture, sanitation, physiology and hygiene, sewing, drafting and the making of garments, practice in the teaching of the science of housekeeping, and in giving public demonstrations in cooking. The students learn to serve “pink teas” and “eleven-course dinners.” They can darn a sock, or make a party gown, while they compute the nutritive ratio of the next meal. They can produce the bread “that mother makes,” and that, too, without requiring all the “dough that father makes.” The simple, economical, nutritious, appetizing meal is their “long suit.” The traditions of the class of 1910, carefully guarded from the general ear. contain some rare episodes in seasoning, and in the interpretation of recipes, but there have been no fatalities, and, wrhen the days of real teaching and housekeeping come, their work will not be that of novices. 218 (■ocdtviii Wiawcli Buell Mai cue Wooliscroft Smith Townsend (Instructor) McCarn Salandcr I’urdy Fell llcnhow Nicholas Newcomb Brenner Morris Aniick McCullough Griscll Ilcddcns Feit Allison Scanlow Arnold THE OLD GOLD 191© The Noble Seniors Domestic Science—we are seven, Mrs. Fullerton makes us eight. And we’ll win our way to Heaven On our cooking, sure as Fate. We are glad there are lots of Juniors, For ’twould be a sad affair If when we did get to Heaven Only seven cooks were there. Patsy Purdy—brown eyes, brown hair, Tall and skinny—(powerful nice) ; Margaret Benbow—pink cheeks, blue eyes, Oh, how Margaret can entice! Flo McCarn can cook with nutmeg Flavors grandly anything! Anna Marcue—bold Miss Anna— Round poor Lee has tied her string. Fay Goodwin—the happy giggler— Couldn’t stop her life to save; Nellie Finger, blonde and blissful; Carolyn Smith, brunette and brave. Could you do what we have all done? Just you try it once and see, Just do once what we do daily, See how happy you will be. Could you be a cheerful bunch an’ Do your serving with no mix, If you had to give a luncheon, Serving some illustrious six? Could you cook for President Seerlcy ? Would you dare to serve the Dean? There are stickers you’ll admit, But stuck by both we all have been. Don’t you sneer at cooks and cooking, Cooking ’tis sustains our lives; And we hereby make announcement That we’ll make the grandest wives. —Dixie Willson. 220 {M Ctase— t == THE OLD GOLD 191© €=e==gf MANUAL TRAINING STUDENTS Top row. left to right Paul, Holts, Porter. Woodard. Middle row -Abram, Nelson, [.ease. Cotton, Anderson. Bottom row Crouse, I.ashbrook, Ferguson, Attwooll. Manual Training Manual training, in some form, has been taught in the public schools of Iowa for about twenty years. For some time its development was very slow, and it was found in only a very few schools. Fifteen years ago, there were less than half a dozen cities in the state where special teachers were employed; woodworking w'as the only form of work taught, aside from mechanical drawing, and this was confined to the high schools. In the few years that have elapsed since that time, manual training in the state has developed in a remarkable way, and the conditions today are very different indeed. In place of about four special teachers, we have nearly four score; instead of one form of work being done, a great variety of materials and processes have been introduced; and whereas, at that time, such work w’as confined to the high schools, now' it has found its way into all grades, and suitable work is given to pupils of all ages. This is coincident with the corresponding change that has taken place in school practice throughout the entire country. The problem of securing teachers properly prepared for carrying on this work is a difficult one, and to supply this demand in the state, the State Teachers College has, for a number of years, offered a special course in manual training. This course covers three years of college work, and includes all of the professional, special and academic work necessary for the preparation of teachers and supervisors of manual training. Well-equipped shops and rooms are provided for the special work. Twenty- students are now enrolled in this course. In addition to being required in this special course, manual training is elective in the other courses, so that all students in the institution have an opportunity to take some of this w'ork. 222 METAL WORK OF MANUAL TRAINING STUDENTS MANUAL TRAINING EXHIBIT. 1909 MANUAL TRAINING EXHIBIT. 1909 =0 THE OLD GOLD 1910 C----- What Manual Training Can Do Pinky Winky wanted to know The facts ’bout the man in the moon, So he bought him some gas and paper and tacks, And tried to construct a balloon. But he grew quite despondent before he was done, And finally decided he couldn’t make one. Why didn’t he come to the I. S. T. C., And we would have trained him, I’m sure, speedily? For the best kind of train is the manual train, Which teaches folks everything usable. They learn how to saw, And respect Bailey’s law, And make things worth while and amusable. Now any of our boys could make a balloon, With string or with gas or with paper; Why, Attwood appeared with a music baton, That could boast of a twenty-inch taper! Just think what a cosy apartment somewhere Roy Porter could fix without trouble, With his nice copper tray and his wood candlestick— And I hear he’s now making a “bubble.” Crouse (that is Happy) has made such affairs That there’s really no use to define them. Ella surely is fixed for jewel boxes and such, And “with love” written right on behind them. Tom Alyea has made two most beautiful things, (I know he won’t care ’cause I’ve told it), One is a nut bowl of copper and brass, And the next—a waste basket to hold it. ’Tis a good old department with Bailey and Brown, To see that the boys all act nicely; To judge of their work and to guide their attempts To assist them to hammer precisely. And I know any one would help poor Pinky out To build a balloon and go mooning. But 1 tell you right now they won’t find one fact out By just sitting beneath it and spooning. Sure the best kind of train is the manual train, For it teaches them everything manual. But not one of them knew What on earth they could do, When Abe wanted a verse for the Annual. 226 —Dixie inllson. THE MANUAL TRAINING SHOP Senior Class from Iowa State Teachers College Training School This Is the first one to attempt a Full High School Course In the Training Department of the Iowa Slate Teachers College From left to right, top row Don Deal, Alma Jennings, Mabel Rallies, Zoc Harmon, Hazel Mix, Brian Condit. Bottom row—Faye Palmer, Kathryn Murphy, Haley Whitacre, Hazel Aldrich, Hazel Butterfield, Zella Sidwcll. MAE BATES THE OLD GOLD 191© «s The Department of Training in Teaching The organization of this department makes it possible to offer the four basic lines of the complete public school. One section is devoted to kindergarten work for children and the training of kindergarten teachers through this opportunity for observation and practice under effective guidance. In the primary school there are the first three grades. Observation and actual teaching experience are thus furnished each student taking that special course. Here kewise there is practical and efficient supervision. In the advanced section the elementary school is continued, and the work merged without sudden break into the secondary course. In this way students graduating from the general courses of the college may be brought practically into contact with tar problems of the grammar grades and high school, and may have experience in m,.fling in those grades under such direction as to make the experience an effective preparation for the larger field of the general public school. By close supervision and careful correlation of various topics and subjects, it has been found to be possible to give the pupil entering early upon the course, the full secondary, or high school, course in eleven years from the time he enters the first primary. The pupil of ordinarily good ability, and with a good foundation in the work of the common school in the first six years, may enter as late as the seventh year, and make the course in the remaining five years. In addition to the work in the fundamentals of the public school in all the various grades, special attention is given to handwork and manual training from the start. Drawing has a proper place given it under good supervision in all grades, leading up to the mechanical drawing related to the work in concrete geometry and :;ip b- nch work of the higher grades. Attention is given to music in the same careful way in all the grades. Work is carried forward in physical training in the various sections of the school. The pupils enrolled within the year including the preparatory section provide a jchool of all grades, numbering over three hundred and fifty. The members of the faculty in charge of this department—including critics in training, assistant critics, head critics, teacher and supervisor of drawing and handwork, the member in charge riie work of the preparatory section, and director—number eighteen. 229 THE OLD GOLD 191© The Legend of the Cedar The Princess Yenedeezie fair, Sat alone and silent, where The Cedar’s song came drowsily Across the shadowy trees. You slender golden moon—you saw Her brown eyes dim with tears and fill, But you never paled. Away you sailed, And left her, sorrowing still. How long she sat I do not know, She did not move nor cared to go. Tears glistened on the wampum chain Which told she was a queen. Tears fell upon her sandaled feet, Tears stretched the cord upon her bow, And still she stayed. O Indian maid, I weep that you should sorrow so! Then, lo! a shadow shimmering fell About the one I loved so well. It wrapped her in its purple folds, And fanned her burning cheeks. Then softly said—“O Indian maid, To you all people shall be true, And to guide your rule, each n'g it we’ll bring Totoka’s spirit back to you. What more will make you smile again? What for Totoka do you pray? Whatever tribute you may ask, To him will nature pay.” “O shadow,” Yenedeezie said, “Though Chief Totoka may be dead, His wisdom, living, boundless was. All people of him knew. And this I ask—that ages hence, When other people come and go, In memory of my father brave, They too will strive to know. “For wisdom makes hearts strong and true, And I would have all people do As much as my Totoka did For others living, too. I ask you this—I pray that here, Where he is resting, many men Will come for knowledge; then I know Someone as brave will live again.” The shadow passed, O wondrous world, What magic pictures do you paint, To vanish, with a day’s new sun— Though each is such a perfect one. 232 THE OLD GOLD 191© Then rose the princess. Far away Appeared the first faint pink of day, And faintly came the dull death cry, From the tepee of the chief. Ah, brave Totoka—long did you, Your people lift from every fall, And now sweet Yenedeezie’s left, To be the queen of all. Slowly back she journeyed then, To the dusky Indian men, Dancing ’round the Amavole— Chanting to Totoka’s soul— “Aye-eve- Nick-a-sok-afling-Ia-chu-o- Ky-yi-chu-o-ky-yi-chu-o-da-ya-chu-o.” The princess ruled. The nation passed, And other men came there at last. Totoka’s arrows, bows and horse, With brave Totoka rested still. You slender golden moon—you saw How ages passed, but even so, Sweet Yenedeezie’s dream came true— And others sought to know. Great halls were built, and many came, For everywhere was spread its fame, And sleeping near it lay the chief. And near the chief the queen. And everyone who wisdom sought, Found others there with some to give. So, always, may it be and others Wise and brave as he may live. Its emblem gold and purple too, Yes, nature kept her promise true, For ’tis long since the purple shadow fell About Totoka’s little maid. Full many times again I’ve seen The slender golden moon shine bright, And I always think of the Indian Queen, And that wondrous magic night. —Dixie Willson 233 The Des Moines Association Through the inspiration and guidance of our beloved Pater—Homer H. Seerley— we the tribe of his children settling in and about Des Moines formed a band to be known as the Des Moines Normal Students Association. President Seerley met with us November 30, 1906. We organized, and Doctor Erwin Schenk—then vice- president of the general alumni Association—was elected president; Grace Troutner, vice-president; Claude Jarnigan, secretary; Jx retta Blake, treasurer. These officers, assisted by Amy Reed Gifford and others, made preparation for the banquet for the students, alumni and instructors of 1. S. T. C. attending the I. S. T. A. The first jollification of the association was a banquet at the Chamberlain. February 17, 1907. There were forty-four present. Many old friends met, toasts were given, and fun ran high. Dr. Schenk was toastmaster. Those responding were: Professor M. F. Arey, Mrs. L. A. Thomas, Judge Story, L. W. Inman, C. D. Chassell, C. W. Lyon, and others. At a business meeting held after the banquet the following new officers were elected: President—C. W. Lyon, Vice-President—Mrs. L. A. Thomas, Secretary—Claude Jarnigan, Treasurer—Miss Sidney Dowell. In November, 1908, the association gathered for a supper at Plymouth Church. The following officers were elected: President—II. E. Aldrich, Vice-President—Mrs. L. A. Thomas, Secretary—Ella Ford Miller, Treasurer—Sidney Dowell. October 12, 1909, occurred the election of the following officers: President—E. D. Chassell, Vice-President—Ida Gower, Secretary—Beulah Long, Treasurer—Amy Reed Gifford. The following committee was appointed to draft a new constitution: C. D. Chassell, Casper Schenk, Lillian Dale, Amy Gifford, Ella Ford Miller. A week later another meeting was called, and the new constitution adopted, after some cracks of the whip from several lawyers and others present. In the new constitution, the change of name to Iowa State Teachers College Association, and change of date of business meeting to third week in May, might be noted. By the death of Miss Loretta Blake, our association grieves the loss of a most loyal and active worker. In 1909, the State Association meeting was held in November. This change, and the uncertainty of members attending, caused our local association to decide to hold a general reception, rather than the usual banquet. The informal mode of greeting old friends and making new ones proved itself most popular and enjoyable. In many homes are found full-blooded normalites, to which we wish all happiness. We all bow a salute to the cupid of College Hill. E. D. CHASSELL. President Le Mars, Iowa Temporarily residing In Des Moines 234 THE OLD GOLD 1910 €=es Iowa-Normal Club (Organized, 1908.) Normalites who enter the University of Iowa do so with a serious purpose. Spending most of their time in hard work, they take so little part in social life that those who were in the same classes at Normal rarely meet. The result is, that cv-Normalites in the University make very little progress toward getting better ac- quainted with each other. To improve this condition, Professor Forrest C. Ensign, of the faculty of the University and a loyal alumnus of Normal, in the fall of 1908, suggested that a club be organized for the purpose of bringing together the Normalites in the University. Several students took hold of the matter. A meeting was called, and the Iowa-Normal Club came into existence. Kenneth Colgrove was chosen president, Miss Rose Fried- man, secretary, Ruel H. Sylvester, chairman of the exec- utive committee. Charles L. Simmers, Don Campbell and Miss Ina Schcrebeck were appointed a committee to draft a constitution, which was adopted at a later meeting. Considerable discussion arose over the name to be given to the new organization. Although the Iowra State Teachers College had come into official existence a few weeks before the club was formed, I. S. T. C. did not give the charter members the same thrill that I. S. N. S. does. The old school, of which the charter members of the club have such fond memories, will always be “Normal” to them. So the new organization, with all due respect for the powers that be, and the changes that have come about, was christened the “Iow'a-Normal Club.” In regard to membership the constitution is most liberal. It provides that all students and faculty members of the University, and other residents of Iowa City who have at any time been affiliated with the Iowa State Teachers College, are members. When issuing invitations to the Club’s banquet, the executive committee interprets this action to include husbands, wives, sweethearts and other relatives. The banquets of February 8, 1909, and February 8, 1910, were grand suc- cesses, seventy attending the first and eighty-four the latter. Of course President Seerley was the principal guest of honor on both occasions, and his presence among such a crowd of Normalites took the members back to the good old days on Normal Hill, and helped make the evenings long to be remembered. The club’s finances have prospered, and it is becoming fairly established as a permanent institution. The officers of the club for 1909-10 were: Don Campbell, President; Dr. C. W. Wassam, Vice-President; Rose Friedman, Secretary-Treasurer; and Kenneth Colgrove, Chairman of Executive Committee. The officers for 1910-11 are: Macy Campbell, President; Professor F. C. Ensign, Vice-President; Mayme Spaulding, Secretary and Treasurer; Paul Colgrove, Chairman of the Executive Committee. MACY CAMPBELL, President 235 THE OLD GOLD 191© €- ■ Waterloo Alumni Association (Organized, 1907.) Officers Dr. Fred C. Sage.......................President. Dr. D. K. Bond.........................Vice-President. M iss Blanche Martin...................Secretary. General Social Committee Attorney S. B. Reed, Chairman. Miss Anna Barrett. Mr. J. O. Berkley. Miss Leona Moore. Miss Lillian Rickert. Miss Edith Korinke. Miss Martha Lemansky. The Waterloo Alumni Association of the Iowa State Teachers College was or- ganized three years ago. The first meeting was held in the East Waterloo Carnegie Public Library, at which time a permanent organization was effected, and arrange- ments were at once made for a banquet, which was held soon after the organization and was greatly enjoyed by all present. Among those who first promoted the idea of a Waterloo Normal Alumni Association, probably. Jno. O. Berkley deserves the greatest credit, but he was ably seconded in his efforts by Dr. D. K. Bond. Miss Susan Hemenway, Anna Barrett, Miss Lillian Rickert, Dr. Fred C. Sage, Miss Edith Korinke, and many others; in fact, the College spirit of doing your part has always been conspicuous among our members. The object of our association is to pro- mote the interests of our Alma Mater at all times, and to have every Waterloo Alumnus become ac- quainted with every other one. We have about two regular meetings each year, one of them a banquet, on which occasions we have successfully obliterated all memories of former club- boarding, cranberry sauce, prunes and hash. And yet we are compelled to admit those old normal prunes and oatmeal gruel were good, only the “Soul of the Normalite always hungers for something better.” If present plans materialize, we hope to have an outdoor picnic somewhere on the line of the Rapid Transit between our two cities of Cedar Falls and Waterloo, and to this the College Faculty and all former students in this locality' will be given a general invitation, whether graduates or not. This would probably occur early in September. There are at present about seventy-five of the Alumni who make their homes in Waterloo, and their influence is being felt in the increasing number of students who are becoming enrolled each year at the I. S. T. C. 236 THE OLD GOLD 191© Chicago Iowa State Teachers College Club (Organized, 1910.) President—Julian H. Gist, ’07. Secretary—Grace Dubois, ’08. Treasurer—Leo Ranney, ’05. The Chicago Association of Students and Alumni of the Iowa State Teachers College was organized early in 1910. The movement originated at Chicago Uni- versity, and included Northwestern and other schools and the city proper. In Febru- ary, a meeting was held in the Auditorium Hotel, and officers chosen: Julian Gist, ’07, President; Grace DuBois, ’08, Secretary; Leo Ranney, ’05, Treasurer. The executive committee was instructed to arrange for a banquet and social evening. This was planned to catch President Seerley on his return from an eastern trip, and was held at 8 p. m., April 9th, in the German room of the Grand Pacific Hotel. Over fifty were present, including some from the early years of the school. Much interest was shown, and many memories revived. In addition to President and Mrs. Seerley, three members of the faculty were present, Misses Riggs and Rice, and Mr. Chapman. The affair was a great success, and will be the first of many such meetings. JULIAN H. GIST. President First Annual Banquet Program Toastmistress............... “The Grand Old Party”.... “When Politics Was Young” Reading..................... Boundary Lines”........... “Observations”.............. “Naturalization”............ Piano Solo................. “Woman’s Rights”............ “The Progressive”.......... Vocal Solo.................. “The President’s Message”. .. “Song of Iowa”............... .....Sara Findlay Rice .........Sara M. Riggs Henry E. Nothomb, ’87 .....Jessie Far low, ’05 .. . .Julian H. Gist, ’07 ......Charles A. Kent ..........Ethel Wyant .. .Winifred Mulis, ’05 . .Walter G. Burris, ’96 Alice lone Cramer, ’05 , ... Pres. H. H. Seerley ..............Everybody RECEPTION 237 I� THE OLD GOLD 191© 4 The State Alumni Association The Iowa State Teachers College, under the earlier name of the Iowa State Normal School, was established by an act of the Legislature signed by Governor Samuel J. Kirkwood on March 17, 1876. The first faculty met a group of twenty- seven students on the morning of September 6, 1876, the first day of the first school year. The first commencement occurred June 27, 1877, with four graduates in the elementary course. Degrees were not conferred until the following year, when four students who had completed the course received the degree of Bachelor of Didactics. Doubtless the spirit of fraternalism was as strong among the graduates of the first two years as among those of later days, but the Association was not definitely- organized until June, 1879. Mr. Alfred Grundy acted as temporary chairman of the organization meeting. Those present in this meeting framed a constitution, and decided to hold regular annual meetings of the Association each year during commencement week. The first regular meeting was held in the Presbyterian church of Cedar Falls, June 22, 1880. This meeting was called to order by William I. Bcnham, who nom- inated David K. Bond to act as president pro tern. The minutes of that meeting state that the society imme- diately proceeded to the election of officers, and the following persons were chosen the first officers of the CASPER SCHENK. A«„ Pre.id.nt Association: John S. White, President; Miss Poo P. Barrett, Vice-President; Cleland Gilchrist, Secretary; and Miss Kate Wctherell, Treasurer. A literary program was then presented, in which Edgar Anderson was the orator, Miss Pou P. Barrett the essayist, and Miss Kate E. Mullarky the historian. A diary kept by Professor D. Sands Wright com- ments on the occasion, and says the program closed with a “grand banquet ' at the Davis House (Burrs Hotel). From the time of the first meeting and banquet, during the Commencement of 1880 until the present time, each year has added more members to the now rapidly increasing army of graduates, who still assemble in part during Commencement week, and celebrate the anniversaries of their many classes. To tell the true story of this great organization would require much more space than is here allotted. Only a few general remarks can be recorded. Perhaps the most remarkable fact in connection with the Alumni Association is that the graduates of this school are able to find 238 C‘ THE OLD GOLD 191© ts opportunities of usefulness in so many different professions and in so many different lines of work. By far the greater number of graduates have continued in educa- tional work. From data recently collected, it appears that about thirty men and twenty-five women have risen to positions as professors, assistant professors or in- structors in colleges or universities. One hundred and forty men and seventy women have continued their studies, and gained college degrees from higher institutions. About sixty men and eight women have been chosen superintendents of city schools, while the number of either sex who have entered the work as principals or high school teachers is still larger. Many graduates, both men and women, are numbered among the county superintendents of schools throughout this and other states. In addition to all these, a much larger number who graduated from this school are teachers in the grades, or in primary or kindergarten work, in the public schools of Iowa. Other professions also draw from our teachers to fill their ranks. The ministry has attracted about twenty men graduates; foreign mission fields have seven women and two men; the number engaged in home mission work as a profession is difficult to know; at least three men and five women are secretaries in Y. M. C. A. and V. W. C. A. work. Thirty men and eight women are now practicing physicians. About thirty men and two women are in the legal profession, as practicing attorneys or as judges. Ten women are specializing in music; seven are professional nurses; five are filling positions as heads or as instructors in private schools; two are deacon- esses; nine are engaged in business pursuits. Three men are officers in the U. S. Army; two are in the Navy; three are in the Weather Bureau Service; nine are editors; two are state officers in Iowa; two have been at the head of state institutions in Iowa; four are practicing dentists; one is a government statistician, and one a postal clerk. No attempt has been made to comment upon individual careers. Many graduates have won distinction in public service in almost every state in the Union. Some are known as leaders in missionary work in Asia and in Africa. Many have engaged in business pursuits, and have succeeded remarkably well in banking, in the mercantile business, and as farmers. To all of these the State Teachers College sends greetings, and remembers them in their chosen fields in the same manner as others are remem- bered as teachers. The Class of 1910 sends greetings to all former graduates of the Institution, and promises to enter the field of activity with the same enthusiasm in their work and cherish the same sentiments of loyalty and affection for their Alma Mater as the many others who have gone before. ■o THE OLD GOLD 191© The Angel Flower Dedicated to the memory of L. W. Parish The sky was deeply beautiful blue, The stars were dusky and gold, And the pearly path of the milky way Where angel flowers bud and stay, Across the whole heavens rolled. The King of earth and sea and sky Had His own great garden there, And through dawn, through noon, and through the night He watched His flowers cold and white, With the tendercst gardener’s care. There grew one lot of choicest blooms Planted only a little while, And the Gardener placed in the midst of all A blossom perfectly straight and tall, And said lie with a quiet smile: “My other flowers may watch you grow, And learn to he good and true.” So the blossom strived its very best, And indeed was a model for all the rest, Who watched it as they grew. But there came a time when the Gardener found That the flower He trusted so, Was needed again quite far away In another garden to bloom and stay, Helping other flowers to grow. So He took the bloom from its first dear home To another garden fair, And oh, how the blossoms missed the face That had smiled so long in its quiet place, And helped them just growing there. But they knew they must try the harder now And grow the better alone, And try to remember the King’s own flower, That had grown its best in sun and shower, And been so true to its own. Each day they remembered his strong brave heart, Each day they did their best, And were thankfully glad To think they had had This model of all the rest. And the angel flower? He happily grew In wind and rain and sun, Away in the other garden fair Where only grew the blossoms rare, Who had each been a perfect one. Pure true hearts are the happiest ones, And his was a pure true heart, So he bloomed forever and always knew He had done the best a blossom could do, Which was just to do—his part. 240 —Dixie Willson. 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COHAGAN, Business Manager. 241 Grace Hollister Local Editor. Elizabeth Hughes Alumni Editor. ||p==== THG ©LD GOLD 191© €— The Mathematics Club of Iowa State Teachers College The Mathematics Club of the Iowa State Teachers College had its inception in a Mathematics Round Table which was held during the summer term of 1909. The meetings of this informal organization were so successful, that it was decided to make some similar society a permanent part of the work in mathematics. The formal organization was delayed until the winter term of the present year. At the beginning of that term a constitution was adopted, officers were chosen and plans made for two or three programs each term of the school year. The membership is in two groups—the active membership being composed of faculty members and students who have had at least one term of college mathematics: the associate membership consisting of students who have had at least one year nf secondary mathematics. Officers and committees are chosen from the active membe; . At the present time there are forty-one active and four associate members. The club affords to teachers and students an opportunity for full and free dis- cussion of questions relating especially to the teaching of elementary and secondarv mathematics. It is also the intention to have occasional addresses from workers in related fields of science both in this and other institutions. Following arc the programs for the present spring term: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 3:30 P. M. Current Events in Science, Miss Myrtie B. Raymond. A Visit to the Correlated Work in Mathematics in the Lincoln, Nebraska, High School, Miss Seals and Mr. Condit. WEDNESDAY. MAY 4, 3:30 P. M. Current Events in Science, Mr. Anton Fischer. The Correlation of Plane and Solid Geometry, Mr. Wright. Election of Officers. The meetings are open to all who care to attend. The programs for the winter term just past were well sustained, the discussions proving helpful and invigorating. The attendance was such as to show that the club is supplying a real need in the direction of vitalizing the teaching of mathematics. The officers of the club are: Professor D. S. Wright, President; Miss Harriett Schooler, Secretary; Professor Ira S. Condit, Miss May Cresswell, Mr. H. W. Chchock, Program Committee. 242 i THE 0LD GOLD 191© S Science Club of Iowa State Teachers College In October, 1909, the science teachers of the College met, and organized a club to be known as the Science Club of the Iowa State Teachers College. The purpose of the organization is to promote an interest in and a knowledge of the laboratory sciences, through the presentation of original or special work done by its members, and through the discussion of scientific matters of current interest. When opportunity presents, scientists from outside the school are invited to address the club. It is not the plan of the organization to have technical discussions on scientific subjects, nor yet addresses so popular in their nature that they are of no real benefit to students of science—but papers and instructors in one line of science may gain a knowledge of some new or special phase of another science. The membership of the club is made up from science teachers, and students in and above the second year of work in laboratory sciences. Those in the first year may be associate members. During this year the club has had a membership of about eighty. The president and vice-president hold office for one school term—the secretary- treasurer through the year. The first officers elected were: President, Professor Page; Vice-President, Professor Arey; Secretary, Miss Aitchison. Professor Begeman was elected president for the second term, and Professor Arey for the third. At the first regular meeting, held October 20th, Professor Begeman discussed “Some of the fundamental properties and phenomena of the electron.” Other dis- cussions have been: “Government Work in surveying the coal fields of Montana and North Da- kota.”—Mr. J. R. Hoats. “Research Work on the Electron.”—Professor Begeman. “Contagious Diseases.”—Professor Newton. “Chemical Composition of Milk and Its Analysis.”—Professor Page. “Our Iowa Birds.”—Professor Walters. On March 19th, Professor Calvin, State Geologist, addressed the club on “Some Extinct Mammals of Iowa.” The attendance at the meetings has been very good, and the discussions have been of great pleasure and benefit to the listeners. 243 $ THE OLD GOLD 191© BERTHA MARTIN Head of Elocution and Dramatic Work ss$ THE OLD GOLD 191© € Dramatic Work Dramatic work at the Iowa State Teachers College has come to have the recog- nition which such work merits. To find the cause of this recognition, one must examine the work done in the elocution classes. The old idea of elocution as the mere memorizing of words has long been discarded, and today the subject is taught to cultivate the art of expression—the ability to speak well. This idea is emphasized in the first year classes, and is observed throughout the public speaking course, culminating in the finished dramatic work. A class in dramatic work is organized once each year in the winter term. One of Shakespeare’s tragedies is studied. This year, the work was devoted to a study of “Hamlet.” As a background and foundation on which to work, this great tragedy was studied as a whole, to determine its purpose and the general nature of the drama. The characters were also carefully studied, so that the students would have a proper conception of the individuals represented, when the actual dramatization began. In addition to this analytical study, the movements on the stage—“the stage business”— and the purpose of such movements was considered. After this preliminary work had been completed, the scenes were taken up, and students were assigned to take the parts in each scene. Characters were carefully assigned, with regard to the needs of the individual student. In no sense is this part of the work a mere memorizing of speeches, cues and stage movements. Such is mere imitation. Each student must assume and live the character he represents, not mechanically, but in actual feeling. The student is taught to “throw himself” into the character assumed, not with the idea of developing actors, but because such ability to express the emotions of others properly, will of necessity develop the ability to express oneself. Thus the benefits of dramatic work to the individual student are many. It develops poise, and clean-cut, accurate speaking. The results of study in a dramatic class are best evidenced in the class plays which are presented annually. Here the principles and ideas gained through a study of dramatic work are put into practice, for, as far as possible, the leading characters in the class plays are assumed by students who have had the dramatic work. The class plays presented at the Teachers College, under the direction of Miss Bertha Martin, who is also responsible for the efficient work of the dramatic class, are worthy of especial attention. Such difficult plays as “Joan of Arc,” “Richelieu,” “If I Were King,” and “Mary of Magdala” have been presented with marvelous success, while this year the greatest of Shakespeare’s tragedies, “Hamlet,” will be presented. The amateur acting of the students can be truthfully said to be superior to the acting of many professionals. The acting is true to life, and pregnant with real, not imitated, emotion. But in considering the marvelous success of the class plays, the source of this success, the dramatic work, must not be lost sight of. 245 CLASS IN DRAMATIC WORK Class Play of ’09—“Mary of Magdala” ACT I. Flavius—Lady, by your leave, our revel Is at hand Class Play of ’09—“Mary of Magdala” ACT V. Mary—Behold the sign f God sets It in the heavens! He will come back. I� THE OLD GOLD 191© The Presentation of “Mary of Magdala” By Class of ’09 The last named was presented by the class of 1909 on June 7th in the college auditorium. Miss Martin has been re- sponsible for many excellent plays, but in some respects this last one was the best. The nature of the drama makes it most difficult to present, certain characteristics found only in certain students makes the casting of the play a serious thing. One blunder here, would serve to destroy the unity of the play; also the fact that the theme deals with the most sacred events of history, requires a consecrated purpose on the part of each actor, not so strongly demanded in many plays. is a religious drama. It was written by a modern dramatist of Germany, Paul Heyse, and has been translated by William stage setting is necessary, to show a picture of Jerusalem and her people at the time of Christ, and without the settings, this can only be shown through the characters and their costumes, which on this occasion were beautiful and unusually appropriate. “Mary of Magdala” is above all dramatic. It is simple, intellectual and dignified. It is pervaded by a spirit of delicate purity and reverence. The movement of the play centers around the Christ, and His influence perme- the play by the four main characters, Mary, Judas, Flavius and Caiaphas, is an interesting study in psychology. Judas and Mary are not the type we have been taught to recog- nize, and although our sympathies may be with them, never- theless both are scorned and rejected. Miss Grace Rock was cast for the character of Mary, and certainly no better could have been found. Her person- It is well for the student body and the community at large to understand that the Teachers College has been giving for the past four years a series of remarkable plays, in a remarkable manner, and under the direction of a remarkable teacher. For a finished production, the duplicate of these plays would be hard to find in any college or university. These class plays are unusual, because of the high standard of the plays pre- sented, for the excellence of the acting, and for the steady growth each year toward artistic results. This series of plays commenced four years ago with “Richelieu,” and followed in order with “Joan of Arc,” “If I Were King” and “Mary of Magdala.” ates the entire action. The working out of the purpose of Winters, the greatest of American dramatic critics. A proper The play of “Mary of Magdala,” as its name indicates, ality suited the part in every respect. She sustained the character throughout the play, making it scornful and bitter, remorseful and despairing, resigned and exulting. At no time was the character repulsive or coarse, but all felt that sin was receiving its just punishment. It was not vanity that urged Mary to see the Master, the first time, but a curiosity that she might find out what manner of man it was that could 249 THE ©LD GOLD J91© =5== g$| draw Judas from her side. Miss Rock’s acting was terrible in its denunciation, pathetic in its sorrow and despair, and beautiful and inspiring in its faith and exulta- tion. Her acting was wonderful, strong and beautiful. Miss Rock was ably supported throughout the play by Miss Carrie Jones, who took the part of Rachel. The beauty of friendship as well as service was made mani- fest in Miss Jones’ acting. In the parting scene between Mary and herself, Miss Jones sustained the part with great fidelity and pathos. A. T BARRETT Judas A. V. GRAEBER Flaviua Mr. Albert Barrett as Judas was truly remarkable. lie gave the character its poetic, moody, jealous temperament; as Judas he brought out clearly, the intellect and passion of the man; a series of changing passions followed each other in quick succession. Judas did not understand the Christ, and because of disappointment and jealous rage betrays Him. In the scene after the Crucifixion, Mr. Barrett reached the climax of his acting. The audience was made to feel the force of his aw-ful despair. Mr. A. V. Graeber as Flavius, a Roman nobleman seeking the favor of Mary, was most excellent in his character. He gave his part the youthful dignity and pomp- 250 S� THE OLD GOLD 191© « uus carelessness of the Roman nobleman. He brought out the standard of honor as practiced by the men of that time. In the love scene, always a delicate part, Mr. (jraeber was easy and natural. His work had great variety, and was unusually Hne throughout the play. Caiaphas, the High Priest, was represented by H. T. Ports, whose work was strong and subtle. The pious, scheming, cruel priest was made to stand out in a forceful way. Miriam, the servant of Flavius, was well represented by Miss Edith Grundy. We saw in her character respect and obedience to her master, Flavius, but also the gratitude and love which finally determined to leave all and follow the Prophet. It was necessary as a setting for Mary’s career that the first and last part of the play should show great contrast. In order to do this, the two fast and reckless young men of Jerusalem are introduced. Mr. Harvey Pcrin as Jotham, and Mr. h’lo d Bailey as Joab, formed this setting; each represented his part extremely well; the taunting of Mary being certainly well done. Mr. William Hoyman as Haran, although the guest of Joab, showed, in a delightful and refreshing way, a young man with higher ideals than his companions. In his enthusiasm for the wonderful Prophet, his address was full of force and power. Mr. Grossman as Simon was the em- bodiment of the old Hebrew who had espoused a new cause. He showed reverence for his Master, and kindness for the repentant Mary. Mr. James Murphy as Gama- liel. a young priest attending Caiaphas, was a useful, careful and discreet follower of the High Priest. The dancing girls made a flash of light on the dark background of the play. The mob had the true spirit of vengeance, but responded finely to the impressive words of Simon. Mr. Ira Ware as Macro, and Mr. Karl Knoepfler as Quintus, servants and guards of Flavius, added to the success of the play. It is impossible for one unacquainted with the work to know the difficulties to be overcome before reaching final success. To take students having had hut little dramatic work, and develop their powers into a play like “Mary of Magdala ’ is almost a superhuman task, and yet this is what the teacher of the drama must do. That Miss Bertha Martin has done it nobly, all will admit. Most of the students taking the main characters in this play have had the entire work in the Elocution and Dramatic Department, and those who have had it are always the ones to respond easiest to the suggestions of the teacher. It is the purpose of the department to select these for the class plays as far as possible. Long life to the seniors of 1909, and may they never forget their class play, or fail to remember with gratitude all those who aided in making it a fine success. 251 THE ©LD GOLD 191© HAMLET To be presented by the Class of 1910. PLACE AND TIME. Scene—Elsinore, in Denmark. Period—The Eleventh Century. Time of Action—Between Two and Three Months. HAMLET. Persons Represented. Claudius, King of Denmark................................ Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, Nephew to Claudius............ Ghost of King Hamlet, Father to the Prince............... Polonius, The Lord Chamberlain........................... Laertes, Son to Polonius................................. Horatio, Friend to Hamlet................................ Rosencrantz n . (.................................. -i , _ Courtiers Guildenstern) (.................................. ESr!' Francisco, A Soldier.. .................................. Gertrude, Queen of Denmark, Mother to Hamlet............. Ophelia, Daughter to Polonius............................ Player Queen............................................... Lords: Cutler, Nolte, Toomey. Ladies: Proctor, Dryden, Batty, Kratz. McDonald ... Barrett ......Lee . .. Maiden ... Haynes .Alderman .. .Cowan . . . Cranny ----Porter ... Crouse .. .Abrams .. Graham .. Hollister . .. Hansen 252 SPECIAL MUSIC STUDENTS «$ THE OLD GOLD I9IO The Public School Music Course Although there are sixty in the special course for Public School Music Super- visors, the demand for these special- teachers constantly exceeds the supply. Especially is this true for music teachers who are prepared to teach some other subject in addition to music, such as Drawing or some high school work. The particular need of the present is a higher standard of efficiency, both in musicianship and general scholarship. This the Public School Music course in the State Teachers College aims to supply. This special line of work is the more attractive since it is no longer necessary to forego the advantages of a liberal education in order to be a muSic teacher. 255 5� THE OLD GOLD 191© The Minnesingers “Music is the language of mind and soul.” To review the history of the Minnesingers would take volumes. It would mean a careful tabulation of the ability and achievements of twenty-two different clubs, dating back to the year 1888. It, therefore, sufficeth to say that since its origin, it has grown in efficiency and reputation, until now the word “Minnesinger” is known not only throughout our own state, but in our neighboring states. It was, therefore, with the determination that the standard of the club should not be lowered, but rather raised, that the present members began their work in the first of the year. From the outset, it was easily to be seen that this year’s club promised to reach high water mark, and as some of the newer material developed, critics were bold in labeling the club of ’10 the best in the history of the school, with perhaps the exception of the famous club of ’05. One of the most important events of the college is the annual “Minnesinger concert,” which was given this year on Friday evening, March 4th, at 8 o’clock. During the spring vacation, the Minnesingers, assisted by Miss Grace Hollister, as reader, and Miss Josephine Forrest, as accompanist, made a tour through the northern part of the state, giving concerts at the following places: Greene, Rockford, Nora Springs, Rockwell and Ackley, and on May 8th, following the established custom of the club, the Minnesingers will accompany the school orator to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Following is a copy of the program rendered by the Minnesingers of 1910: PART I. 1. Cossack War Song............................................Horatio Parker Minnesingers 2. Reading, “Monologue, “On the Street Car”..................Margaret Cameron Miss Hollister 3. Old Folks at Home....................................arr. by van der Stuken Minnesingers 4. The Secret................................................John Prindle Scott Mr. W. E. Hays 5. The Shoogy Shoo.............................................Ambrose Thayer Minnesingers PART II. 1. A Summer Lullaby..........................................S. Archer Gibson Minnesingers 2. Valecnik...........................................................Smetana Mr. John Ross Frampton 3. A Group of College Songs......................................... Minnesingers 4. The Sword of Ferrara.............................................Bullard Mr. F. R. Mitchell 5. O, Stern Old Land................................................Bullard Minnesingers 256 MINNESINGERS Top row Crouse, Hayes, McDonald, Shearn. Second row—Berger, Porter, Huffman, Shields, Davis. Third row- Shillinglaw, Van Druff, McGeeny. C. A. Fullerton (Director), Mitchell, Sheffield. Bottom row—(Uasener, Alderman, Abram. McCoy. Cowan. OLD GOLD 191© 4s— o ==$ THE The Troubadours The Troubadours club was organized in 1899 by Professor C. A. Fullerton, who is at the present at the head of the department of vocal music at the Iowa State Teachers College. It has been the custom of this organization to furnish annual music for the programs given at the Colleges, such as open sessions, recitals, etc. The club is a stepping-stone to the Minnesingers, and in this way many men get their start in the music circles of the school. Through the earnest endeavors and persistent efforts of its director, this club has made rapid progress since its organization, and is becoming better each year. 258 CECILIANS g ==s§ THE OLD GOLD 191© The Cecilians A band of girls, known as the Cecilian Glee Club, organized twenty-two years Mr. Robert Fullerton, then by Miss Clara L. Cressy, who was succeeded by Miss Frances Dickey. It has been the privilege of the 1909 and 1910 Cecilians to be directed by Miss Hulda Stenwall, whose capability is much appreciated. During the spring term, the Cecilians presented Henry Smart’s cantata, “King Rene’s Daughter.” The soloists were Misses Elizabeth Burney, Mabel Kratz, Gertrude Tyrrell, Effie Kelley and Lottie Anderson. Miss Winifred Neff as ac- companist added much to the success of the entertainments. Some of the numbers given this year are as follows: “A Spanish Romance’’......................................................Sawyer-Lynes Legends”......................................................................Mohring Invitation to the Dance”...............................................Max Oesten Evening Hymn”..........................................................Dudley Buck Behind the Lattice”..........................................................Chadwick ago, for the purpose of furnishing music for school entertainments, and enjoying the musical training under Miss Julia Curtiss. The Glee Club was later directed by Fly, Singing Bird” Elgar Cecilian Members 1st Sopranos. Mrs. Mary Jones, Miss Edrie Cohoon, Miss Gertrude Tyrrell, Miss Mabel Lighter, Miss Genevieve Edwards, Miss Helena Glass, Miss Mabel Kratz. 1st Altos. Miss Josephine Forrest, Miss Louise Thatcher, Miss Effie Kelley, Miss Clara Glass, Miss Bess Bradford. 2nd Sopranos. 2nd Altos. Miss Marian Wheeler, Miss Helen Lawrence, Miss Lillian Shartz, Miss Naneen Davis, Miss Bernice Davis, Miss Charlotte Busby, Miss Maiden. Miss Flora Roberts, Miss Lottie Anderson, Miss Mary Dornon. 261 EUTERPEANS THE OLD GOLD 191© Euterpeans The Eutcrpean Glee Club is the oldest of the musical organizations of the College, having now been in existence a period of fifteen years. It is constantly making marked improvement, under the efficient leadership of Miss Stenwall. During the past year, the members have worked very faithfully, and whenever called upon to sing, have favored the audience with music of a high order. They have acquired a repertoire of a variety of selections, classic, sacred and humorous. The Euterpeans have enjoyed their work this year, and feel that their practice has been of great benefit to each member. Repertoire of Songs ‘Sweetheart, my Song is Come”................................................Sims-Lynes “Good-Night, Beloved’’......................................................F. N. Lohr “Tripping Lightly”...............................................................Eduardo Marzo “White Butterfly”.....................................................................L. Denza ‘Invitation Polka”.............................................................IVezueler “Five Little Whiteheads”................................................J. IV. Bischoff Euterpean Members Sopranos. M iss Pearle Stoelting, M iss Ruth Hays, Miss Amanda Wcstling, Miss Theresa Montgomery, Miss Ilo Thatcher, Miss Anna Funk, Miss Vcc Morrison, M iss Ruth Robison, Miss Ruby Dc Forrest, M iss Illiah Long, Miss Taylor, Miss Margaret Sherwood, Miss Olive Elliott, M iss Erma Engelke, Miss Florence Philpott, Miss Clara White, Miss Jessie Shillinglaw, Miss Hedlund, Miss Rose Lacey, Miss Florence Merriam, Miss Bonnett. Altos. Miss Dorothy Chase, Miss Alice Cole, Miss Caroline Cole, Miss Elsie Indra, Miss Della Indra, Miss Florence Scurr, Miss Maude Popejoy, Miss Mattie Kreul, Miss Anna Fell, Miss Ruth Crane, Miss Pearle Ley, M iss Minnie Anderson, Miss Ethyl Price, Miss Antonia Urbany, Miss Ruth Jeffers, Miss Etta Hill, Miss Gladys Crissman, Miss Hazel Naylor, Miss Grace Hannum, Miss Ruth Berger. 263 The Band and Orchestra In the light of modern sciences, no ship that sails the sea is complete without its signal service; no standing army without its wireless telegraph. In the eyes of modern education, no town is complete without its library; no school complete without its musical organizations. In well-regulated institutions, we find existing, musical organizations of various kinds, and the Teachers College of Iowa is in this particular, no exception. She has her vocal societies of which she is justly proud, but better than these she supports and maintains a band of thirty members and a thirty-five piece orchestra. Unusual it is, to find two such large and well-equipped musical societies in one institution. It is no small thing for a school like this to send representatives such as these into neighboring towns; no small thing to have seated among its faculty one man so preeminently capable of influencing public sentiment through his intimate knowl- edge of the masterpieces in musical literature; no small thing for a school to retain within its walls, talent of so excellent a character, that when music is needed, it i not necessary to seek elsewhere. No banquet is complete without its background of music; no chapel exercise without its orchestra; no gymnastic exhibition without its music; no baseball game without its band. Realizing these facts, the S. T. C. recognizes in these two societies, a means that advertises the school, exalts the best in the school, and are worthy of the name they bear. They are indispensable to the life of the school. How It Looks to Pat and Mike Said Pat to Mike—“Sure, Mike, d’ye know, That the S. A. C. is a school not slow, They have a band, an’ a big wan too, And it’s indade big things that band can do. “They have a horrn loike none around, ’Tis much loike a flute—gives an oboe sound, They say players on it are indade quite rare, And few with the players there compare. “An’ a big brass thing that’s called a horrn, Oi think ’tis in France its namesake was bohrn. To play it reaal well, is hard, they say. Tis a horrn not found in a band every day.” “G’wan,” said Mike, wid his nose in the air, “Oi know phwat will with that band compare, ’Taint made up av just things thot ye blow, But av fiddles too, that ye play with a bow. “Orchestra is the name by which it goes, An’ to hear their music simply shows Therc’rc things in this wurrld mor’n money an’ pelf, Than tariffs an’ combines, an’ ye’r awn selfish self. “Indade ’tis thought, thot Oi’ve heahrd tell, This orchestra does play so unusually well, Thot more thon wance they’ve been called away, Concerts in other big towns to play.” “Indade,” said Pat, “Indade,” said Mike, And each agreed that the other was right, When he said that a man must travel far To find better musicians than these players arc. With what Pat thought,’and Mike said, we agree, For to an observer ’tis right plain to see Why I. S. T. College is so justly proud Of the Professor-man Merrill and his musical crowd. . THE OLD GOLD 191© BAND Conducted by B. W. Merrill. Solo B flat Cornets: H. VV. Chehock, Frank McCoy. First Cornets: Irl Sibert, Earl Wiler. Second and Third Cornets: Hawley Whitacre, Wilbert Maynard, Alvin Tostlebe. Horns: 1st. Homer Veatch, 2nd. Zoe Harmon, 3rd. R. G. Hayden, 4th. Harold Palmer. T rombones: Harry Huffman, Faye Palmer. B flat Bass: L. E. Van Druff. Baritone: Joe Patterson. Tubas: Henry Beinke, Earl Hamstreet. Oboe: Charles Kramer. Clarinets: 1st. Rudolf Kramer, 2nd. Willie Turner, 3rd. Howard Huston. Alto Saxophone: Carl Jorgenson. Tenor Saxophone: Doris Hardy. Small Drum: C. O. Basham. 265 Bass Drum: Adolph Kramer. o $■ THE OLD GOLD 191© Orchestra Conductor, B. W. Merrill. First and Second Violins: Oboe: Helen Katz, Charles Kramer. Coral Sykes, Brian Condit, Bassoon: Myron Begeman, Dorris Hardy. Henry Beinke, Clarinets: Hazel Butterfield, Rudolf Kramer, Carl Jorgensen, William Turner. Doris Palmer, Elisabeth Merrill, Trumpets: Winifred Merrill, Frank McCoy, Myrth Clark, Henry Chehock, Gladys Gauley, Leona Flagler. Frederick Gerken. Horns: Violas: Homer Veatch, Adolf Kramer, Bruce Lybarger. Irl Sibert. ’Cello: Trombones: Darlene Shearer. Harry Huffman, Bass: Faye Palmer. John Leavitt. Tuba: Sympain: H. Beinke. Lucile Willson. Flutes: Drums: Julia Bahl, Bashum, James Haynes. Houston. Orchestra Concert Program 1. Overture: “Freischutz” 2. Funeral March from Opus 35 3. Horn Solo: “Lorelei” Carl 4. Introduction to 3d Act and Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin 5. Oboe Solo: “Traumcrei” .Schumann 6. Waltz: “Blue Danube” 7. “At the Mountain Inn” (Strings) 8. Overture: “Tancred” ORCHESTRA =§ THE OLD GOLD 191© We Are Thirty-two Boom a zipa, boom a zipa, boom a zipa a zam I. S. T. C. Orchestra—beat us if you can. Never was another quite so perfect to a man, We play in town and city and we don’t give a rip If the stub to Waverly does run 1050 miles an hour. CHAPTER I. There are things I could tell and more things I would tell ’Bout the orchestra troupe and the fun that befell, When they traveled extensively over the land, And were hailed everywhere as the State College band. But I can’t tell it all ’cause it wouldn’t quite do To give things away in that manner to you. First crack was New Hartford—the cunningest town. If you could have seen us walk that main street down! The populace lined up to see us go by. Mr. Merrill one grin from his toe to his eye! He swelled up so much without effort at all That we thought after that pride there must be a fall. Failure? I guess not! Packed clear to the door! With pleasure we answered each hearty encore. One sad thing I’ll say in regard to this trip, Let your tears be with Huffman. He ’most got the pip, For his seat was right over a register. Hot? Well, his chair’s paint was blistered—but more he dared not. Maybe he wasn’t glad to get out in the snow! We grinned, and said feelingly—“How did it go?” But Huffman said—No, I guess I’d better not repeat it, but anyway— Four big bobs were waiting, and so was the moon. Grand? Oh it was glorious! Ended too soon. We rolled off to slumber ’bout three or half past, What a pity that moon and that trip couldn’t last. CHAPTER II. Have you ever been to Waverly? Gee! Can’t you get to go? There’s a stub to Waverly You really ought to. know. That stub would run right off the earth And clear off through the sky, But it’s so in love with Waverly It can’t bear to go by. (Poor thing.) From Cedar Falls we went, and went And bye and bye—and bye We got to Waverly, prepared To doodle do or die! We diddle did—but the crowd did not, We played as ne’er before. Still silent sat those gallant few Nor asked us an encore. (But gee whiz—who cared) ’Twas nice we thought to wait the train, In the Blossom House Cafe With tears for that which might have been, And would be again some day. 268 THE OLD GOLD 191© CHAPTER III. Shell-rock, Shell-rock, Who says a word against Shellrock? Don’t do it to us, or we’ll get in a muss, For wc all stand together by Shellrock! Twenty-fifth of March nought ten Never can come back again. But its memories will stay Ever, ever and a day. Train on time (cause unknown) Dandy trip Good crowd. Fun at K. P. Hall. Big moon, Ham Sandwich. Ride home on the grandiloquent Rock Island. CHAPTER III—Continued. Once upon a midnight dreary—('Bloomin’ dreary) Adolph pondered weak and weary (awful weary) How at two o’clock A. M. We could get to the hill again. Benjamin’s bob wouldn’t run in mud, (Though we admit Benjamin can do most anything) And of tears there surely would be a flood, If some way wasn’t thought of soon (and mighty soon) Folks and fiddles tired and cross (terrible cross) How could Mr. Merrill be boss (when they wouldn’t boss). CHAPTER IV. The depot platform couldn’t do As a bed for thirty-two ! ?•—!!????? Happy thought! A special car! Wonder—would it go so far? Cars sometimes are—almost mean (almost (?) mean) — But Mr. Merrill’s smile’s a charm (easy charm), And we got home without a harm (not a harm!) Cars would run at any hour, Even if they had no power, If Mr. Merrill politely said, “We’d be glad to get to bed.” But as tonight returns no more (never More). CHAPTER IV. We like our orchestra—don’t you ? For any King we think we’d do. And if you’d like to join with us, You needn’t stand around and cuss. Just come and ask if you can’t play— Or if not now, perhaps some day, And hear yourself—get stung. 269 —Dixie Willson. THE OLD MILL RATORY DEBATE I� THE OLD GOLD 1910 -a= Z - Oratory Oratorical Association The Oratorical Association of the Iowa State Teachers College consists of three members elected by each of the literary societies and selected for a term of one year. This association has for its purpose “keeping the student body interested in oratorical efforts.” To do this, two Inter-Society contests are planned for the ear! part of each year, one between the Men’s societies and one between the Women’ societies. Then another contest is held for the purpose of choosing a representatiu tor the Inter-State Oratorical Contest of the Normal Schools of Iowa, Missouri. Kansas, Wisconsin and Illinois. The Women’s Societies entered into their annual contest this year with great enthusiasm, but the men again failed to hold their Annual Contest. This should not be. The school again this year is to be represented by one of the ladies of the school. With this in view, the men of the school need to renew their efforts in oratorical work. The outlook for next year is reassuring. The men of the school among them- selves talk of their disloyalty towards Public Speaking. It is hoped that next year many more will take an interest in striving towards the art of Demosthenes. The Purple and Gold should go to the first. Let us get her there. 272 OFFICERS OF ORATORICAL ASSOCIATION Left to right—Smith, Batty, Nelson, Dick, Hager. 273 THE OLD GOLD 1910 MISS ETHEL DKYDEN Who represented the Iowa State Teachers College, this year, in the Inter-State Oratorical Contest of Normal Schools, held at Oshkosh. Wis., May 6th, 1910. 274 THE OLD GOLD 191© A Soldier of Circumstance At all times the world has been very unjust. In the history of nations many an Aristides has paid with exile the price of his virtues and popularity. Great men, great countries, whole nations, have had to bear up against injustice; vice has often taken the place of virtue, evil of good, and error of truth. How often has party spirit, either religious or political, moved by the basest passions, such as hatred, envy, rivalry, or self-love—how often has this been a pretext for disfiguring in the eyes of the public a grand and noble character! What is worse, however, is that when history has once been erroneously written, when a hero has been put forward in colors which are not real, the public has actually become accessory to the deception practiced upon it. It becomes so enamored of the false type which has been held out for its admiration that it will not loosen its hold upon it. Public opinion, once fixed, becomes a perfect despotism. Never, perhaps, has this phenomenon shown itself more visibly and more remark- ably than in the case of Lord Byron. Inspired by hatred and vengeance, encouraged by an idle and frivolous public, the enemies which he had made during his life, suc- ceeded in setting before the world a picture of Byron which has proved to be some- thing entirely opposed to the truth. At his death the truth was demanded of his biographers. But to no avail. It is true that his genius was analyzed but no con- scientious study of his character was made, and Byron remained, practically, an un- known personage. A mere puppet was erected which stood there and amazed the good, while it served the malice of the w'icked. Byron was pictured as a man of peculiar habits and vulgar tastes, with no regard for the social formalities of life; a vain, extravagant, dissipated character, with no higher aim in life than the satisfaction of some flippant desire. Are we today to accept such an estimate of him? Shall not the truth be known ? The world long since came to realize that with little encouragement a life will grow out along the lines of early influence. So it was with Byron. Born with an exceptional nature, he was left largely to work out his own career. As Byron himself say's, “there was none to check and few to guide” the footsteps of this passionate youth. His father, a worthless aristocrat, died when Byron was yet an infant. His mother was not only proud, impulsive, and wayward, but hysterical. Her affection and anger were alike demonstrative, her temper never for an hour secure. One moment she petted and caressed the child, the next taunted and abused him. With such parentage and such early training would it be any wonder if Byron grew to be sullen and defiant of authority? Nor could any place have been found better fitted to develop and to strengthen that which early showed itself in the child; Newstead Abbey, the home of his mother, situated in the heart of Sherwood Forest, on the romantic banks of the Dee, near the shores of the ocean, was filled w'ith relics of the proud days of Scotland. Scattered through the regions round about were other Norman Abbeys with all their tales of the days that once had been. Here, in the midst of Scottish firs, surrounded by all the memories of the past, and by the traditional recollections of Robin Hood, wandered young Byron. At night, amid the dark and solitary cloisters of the Abbey, he was listening to the whistling of the wind as it echoed from the cloisters, delighting in the 275 THE OLD GOLD 191© CZZjj murmur of the waters of his lake when the winter storms disturbed their serenity or uprooted the strongest oaks in his park. In mitigating some of his unfortunate peculiarities, it might wrell be urged too, that he was afflicted with a slight physical defect, a pitiable condition, being to him a constant source of embarrassment. And it is true that his temper was violent. But was he to be held responsible for it? No restraint was ever put upon him. He was always allowed to work out freely his own inclinations. Thus with an undisciplined mind, a diseased body, and a wretched temper, Byron grew to manhood. The question for us to consider is not the right or wrong of the principles he followed, but the priceless sincerity and imperishable excellence which cover all hix offences and outweigh all his defects. We may not be able and we may not desire to bring ourselves to accept certain immoral acts, but we surely are willing to hear what may be said in defence of his honor, and in proof of his trust in the Almighty. Amid the diverse estimates of the man, his character and his motives, all have agreed upon one proposition, in which the ring of truth is so clear and so just that his friends were ever ready to give it utterance, and which even his enemies did not dare deny. It is this:—Whatever his faults may have been, and however impractical he may have seemed, his convictions were honest and his love of liberty and justice supreme. It is safe to say that his own character speaks through his works; and that no man’s character was ever more influenced by circumstances. From the beginning, he had much to fight against. Three impediments hung about him at starting, the least of which would have weighed down a less strong man—youth, genius, and an ancient name. In spite of all three he made his way, and suffered for it. His youth and rank were flung in his face with vulgar insolence on the publication of his first little book; at the first chance given, every obscure and obscene thing that lurks in the shadows and thickets of literature, flew against him; every hound and hireling as- sailed him with their foulest venom and keenest fangs. This “Soldier of the World” was able to disregard and outlive the bark and bite of such curs as these. Yea, he did far more than merely outlive this first bitter attack. He did that which even stronger and older men could not have done—he withstood the weight of circumstances to the end. His glorious courage, his con- tempt for things contemptible, and his hatred of hateful men—these are enough of themselves to endear him to all who are worthy to pass judgment upon him. Because Byron dared to disclose the vices and follies of social life, because he led his characters through the various ranks of society and showed that wherever you go, vice is found—simply because he dared unmask hypocrisy and show it in its native colors, he became the whipping boy of these people and was driven from his home- land. Then from the continent pealed forth the melodious wail of his wounded, wrathful, sullen genius with compass immeasurably fuller from opposition, desertion and despair. The education begun in his childhood and continued for so many years was to be strengthened and matured among scenes the most poetic and romantic in the world —in the glorious East where there exists a perpetual contrast between the passionate 276 THE OLD GOLD 191© nature of man and the soft hue of the heavens under the canopy of which he dwells Living, as he did, at the time of the Greek Revolution, Byron found an outlet for his love of liberty and humanity in the struggles of the Turks and Greeks. He knew no distinction between a Turk and a Greek, for each was human, and it was his object to alleviate the miseries and cruelties of the war. Can it be said that he was here working for fame? that he ever expected to receive pecuniary profit? If so, why did he devote his meager life to the cause, and make innumerable gifts to the needy poor? He was so alive to the sufferings of those around him that he often allowed himself to be imposed upon too readily by tales of woe. The least semblance of injustice excited his indignation, and led him to intervene without the slightest thought for the consequences to himself. His entire life in Greece was marked by instances of kindness and sacrifice, and a constant struggle to bring the Turks into a realization that even the Greeks were human. This Revolutionary spirit found expression also in Byron’s poetry. Tempest and rebellion, and the magnificence of anguish were as the food and the fire for his indomitable and sleepless spirit. He fed upon Nature with a holy hunger, and fol- lowed her with a divine lust. Wind and fire, the cadences of thunder, and the clamour of the sea gave to him no less of spiritual sustenance than of sensual pleasure. He turned and returned to Nature to receive what Nature alone could give, and flew to her in wrath and anguish, as to a partisan and an ally—a sympathizer in his revolt against the world. His work suggests the wide and high things in Nature; the large likeness of the elements; the immeasurable liberty and stormy strength of wind and water. As is the case with but few poets, Byron is strongest when he touches upon these. In restoring, however, facts to their true light, we do not pretend to make Byron appear always superior to humanity in his conduct as a man and as a poet. Could he, with so sensitive and passionate a nature as was his, and living only in that period when passions are strongest—could he have acted as those, who from age are no longer afflicted by them? If it is easy not to give way to one’s passions at seventy, i it equally easy at twenty-five or thirty? Persecuted as he was, could Byron be expected to remain unmoved? If his passion for truth made him inexorable in some of his poems; if his passion for justice sometimes allowed his pen to go beyond the limits which it should have respected— if even at times he was unjust after he had been too much injured and irritated— he undoubtedly would have compensated for these slight and involuntary offences, had he not been carried off so early. Time is doing its work. Gradually the truth is becoming known. Already as one of England’s greatest men, Byron has received a monument in Westminster Abbey; a monument denied to his memory by the bigoted rancor of the man who was dean at the time of Byron’s death; denied to that poet whom Shelley called “The Pilgrim of Eternity.” There remains a still more imperious duty to be fulfilled by those who have been able to appreciate his great qualities. That duty is to proclaim those qualities and to prevent the further spread of falsehood and error with regard to the real character of the poet and of the man—Lord Byron. 277 I ft.C K ase_ THE OLD GOLD 191© DEBATING The Debating League The Debating League of the Iowa State Teachers College is organized for the purpose of managing all preliminary and inter-collegiate debates, as to the selection of questions, securing of judges, entering into contracts, and handling the many other problems that enter into a system of inter-collegiate debating. The league is composed of three members chosen from each of the three men’s literary societies, chosen by their respective societies, and are responsible to them, and three members chosen from the faculty, which adds continuity and stability to the league. Debating trains a man to consider the facts of a case, to get a broad view of the situation before entertaining any theoretical opinion. He becomes acquainted with economic and political problems of the present day, and is thereby enabled to present facts in a logical and effective manner. It brings a man face to face with his capa- bilities as no other line of college work can do. Two debates have been arranged this year—the “double-header” with Ames, and the “double-header” with the Kansas State Normal School. The former occurred in November; the latter takes place May 13, 1910. 279 Officers of the Debating League President—VV. O. Abram. Vice-President—Karl Knobpfler. Secretary and Treasurer—W. W. Lee. Members Faculty—Professor S. K. Tompkins, Professor E. J. Cable, Professor Charles Mey holz. Orio Society—Karl Knoepfler, James Haynes, Glen Davis. Aristo Society—W. O. Abram, H. H. Huffman, Robert Moorhead. Philo Society—W. V. Lee, Paul Hager, Sydncr Maiden. Top row, left to right—Knocptler, Haynes, Abram. Bottom row Moorhead, Lee, Maiden, Hager. Nut in picture- Huffman. l avU. P THE OLD GOLD 191© 4s Fourteenth Annual Ames Debate Iowa State Teachers College vs. Iowa State College Held at Ames, Iowa, on November 5, 1909 Teachers Affirmative Team F. E. BAILEY Question: “Resolved, That the United States should establish a system of Postal Savings Banks.’’ Decision: Negative, three. 281 = THE OLD GOLD (91© =-=s=§| Fourteenth Annual Ames Debate Iowa State Teachers College vs. Iowa State College Held at Cedar Falls, Iowa, on November 5, 1909 Teachers Negative Team VORHIES KNOEPFLER DAVIS Question: “Resolved, That the United States should establish a system of Postal Savings Banks.” Decision: Negative, three. 282 St THE OLD GOLD 191© Sixth Annual Kansas Debate Iowa State Teachers College vs. Kansas State Normal School Held at Emporia, Kansas, on May 13, 1910 Iowa Affirmative Team Question: “Resolved, That the United States should establish a Parcels Post.” S� THE OLD GOLD 191© Sixth Annual Kansas Debate Iowa State Teachers College vs. Kansas State Normal School Held at Cedar Falls, Iowa, on May 13, 1910 Iowa Negative Team Question: “Resolved, That the United States should establish a Parcels Post.” THE OLD GOLD 191© t==|=g Gymnastics The Second Annual State Gymnastic Meet was held in conjunction with the Men’s Exhibition this year, and resulted in a victory for the Teachers College Team. Three years ago our first competition in this form of physical training began, when Mr. Seymour arranged with Director C. E. Fisher of Grinnell a dual meet with that college. It was our first experience, and Grinnell won. The meet consisted of both gymnastic and athletic competition, in the latter class of which we were no match for Grinnell, but the closeness of the competition on the apparatus led to the arranging of an open meet in the five gymnastic events: Horizontal Bar, Parallel Bars, Horse, Flying Rings and Tumbling. It was found that Luther College was already holding exhibitions in this form of sport, and through Physical Director E. G. Schroeder of the State University, enough interest was aroused to send three men to the First State Meet, held at Cedar Falls in 1909. Luther was victorious, and car- ried off the banner, emblematic of the State Championship. The meet aroused enough interest in the three schools, so that all three resolved to be represented at the second meet with a stronger team. Invitations were sent out to all the colleges in the State this year, who were conducting gymnastic work. Favorable replies were received from Iowa and Luther, while Drake and Cornell expressed a desire to be represented another year. On Saturday, March 5th, the Second Annual Meet was run off at Cedar Falls, it having been decided that this was the ideal place for such an event, both because of the environment and equipment. Iowa, Luther and Teachers College entered the competition, with full teams of five men each. Three men from each team were allowed to compete in each event. Each man personally was required to enter not less than two events nor more than four. The competition in each event consisted of one set exercise which had been previously agreed upon and practised for, and one voluntary exercise of the contestant’s own choosing. The Judges, Messrs. Dawson and Wageley, Physical Directors of the Marshalltown and Waterloo Y. M. C. A.'s. respectively, marked each performance on the following basis: Approach..................................... Dismount..................................... Correct Exercise (in case of set exercise) or Difficulty of Exercise (in case of voluntary) General Form................................. 1 point 2 points 3 points 4 points Total 10 points The competition was close and exciting, and never has more finished work upon gymnastic apparatus been seen in our gymnasium. Every man acquitted himselt creditably, and showed the effects of careful preparation. The victory for Teachers College was due to two things—the careful selection of the material, and the faithful, persistent practice of all the men interested. A review of the following score tables will show that the Teachers College team demonstrated very consistently a superiority- over the other two teams. 286 I CaWFWKSHir GYMNASTIC TEAM Top row from left to right—Boltz, Barnum, Bennett. Bottom row -Sheffield, Seymour (Director), Putnam. THE OLD GOLD 191© Summary of the score: I. S. T. C. Luther. Iowa. Horizontal Bar........................... 46.5 48. 40.75 Parallel Bars............................ 50.5 50.75 49.7 Horse.................................... 55.25 49.5 44.5 Flying Rings............................. 54.5 48.5 37.5 Tumbling................................. 53.25 47.75 51.75 Totals........................ 260.00 244.5 224.25 Individual scores of the first five men: Hor. Parallels. Horse. Rings. Tumbling. Total. Sheffield (T. C.)... 18.25 18.75 19.5 ----- 18. 74.5 Putnam (T. C.)... ----- ---------- 17.75 1 8.5 1 7.5 53.75 Tufte (L.)........... 16 1 7.75 1 7.75 ----- 16.5 68. Boltz (T. C.)........ 15 ----- 18 17.5 50.5 Curry (Iowa)......... ..... 16.25 15.5 ----- 18.25 50. I Averaging these figures with the number of events in which each participated, gives the average performance for each man as follows: Sheffield (T. C..................9.3+ Putnam (T. C.)...................8.96 Tufte (L.).......................8.5 Boltz (T. C.)....................8.4+ Curry (Iowa).....................8.3 + The prizes consisted of a silver medal to each member of the winning team, a banner to the winning college, and a gold medal for the individual high score. The fact that all of these remained with the Teachers College, was very gratifying to the Student Body and to the Department. Competition in gymnastics is superior in many ways to the many forms of athletic competition common to our colleges today. It requires and places the premium on accuracy and precision of bodily control to a greater extent, and has a like physiological value without any opportunity for unfairness, as each contestant is stimulated to do his own individual best, and that best counts for his team as well as for himself. The competition another year will be even keener, with a probability that the other colleges mentioned above will be on hand, and of course the Teachers College team will defend its honors and position as “State Champions.” This year’s team was composed of Messrs. Putnam, Bennett, Barnum, Boltz and Sheffield, and to these men belong the credit of the above title. 288 R. F. S. FOOTBALL Football Review for 1909 The State Teachers College goal line was crossed only three times during the entire season. Two goals from field were also scored against the team, so that the total score of all of the opposing teams for the six games was only twenty-two points. The Teachers scored twenty-two touchdowns, eighteen goals from touchdowns and one field goal, making a total of 131 points. In four games the opposing teams were prevented from scoring. With a victory over Coe and Grinnell, the team has a clear claim to a rank of fourth among the college teams of the state. Drake, Iowa, and Aires are conceded the first three positions, in the order named, and, judging by comparative scores, the local team ranks next. Cornell is probably the strongest contender for the same rank. Her team defeated Coe and Grinnell, but a com- parison of scores shows that Cornell secured 18 points against these two teams, while the Teachers made 29 points, and defeated Grinnell in a far more decisive manner than did the It. Vernon team. The local team showed its ability to do consistent playing throughout the season. It played under all sorts of weather conditions. On a dry fast field or a heavy muddy one, in the hottest or coldest weather, the team played equally well. The 'iiccess of the team is largely due to the way the entire squad worked together. At the beginning of the season, Coach Simmons was confronted with the problem of building up a strong line out of green material. That he succeeded in developing a strong line was demonstrated in every game. In the St. Joe game the line held the St. Joe backs on the one yard line; in the Coe game the line stopped Coe in her only chance to score, shoving the ball back eight yards in three play's, and again in the Grinnell game it took Grinnell six downs to make nine yards. The back field was composed of a galaxy of stars, who, however, always played together for team work, not for individual honor. The strong interference which the man carrying the ball always received from the other backs accounts for much of the ground gaining. In defense the secondary defense of the backs upset many a play. In short it was team work that counted so strongly this season. Charles City vs. Teachers The first football game and victory of the season occurred October 2, when the home team defeated the Charles City College team by the score of 28 to 0. The game commenced with the Teachers defending the south goal. Shearn kicked off to Charles City, but the umpire immediately called the ball back, and penalized the locals five yards for offside play. Shearn kicked off again to the Charles City left guard, who ran the ball back a short distance to the Charles City thirty-five yard line. Fumbling on the next play, Charles City lost the ball to the Teachers � n their forty-five yard line. On the next play the locals were penalized ten yards for offside. Merner punted, and Glasener recovered the ball on the thirty-five yard line. Merner was sent through the line for fifteen yards. Meggers made ten yards around left end. Mitchell made a slight gain around right end, and on the next play Yeager was shot through tackle for a touchdown. Merner kicked goal, and the score stood 6 to 0 in favor of the home team. The first touchdown came after five minutes of play. 289 rop row led to right Toomcv, Second row lUinn it, Mltcltell, I lot tom row Ihintimiiii. Miller, THE SQUAD Murphy. Siiinmtoti. Claxi'iirr, Mckki-i. McCliikkey. Vmull, Frye. Yeager, Shram. (Captain). M ei tier. Coach | ol i Hu.� , Simmon� . THE OLD GOLD 191© Changing goals, Charles City defended the south goal and received the kick-off. The umpire once more called the kick-off back, penalizing the team for offside. Shearn kicked off to the Charles City fullback, who returned the ball to their twenty- five yard line. The locals held their opponents, and on the third play Simanton broke through the Charles City line, and secured the ball on their twenty yard line. T he play seesawed around in the Charles City territory. Vinall attempted a drop-kick GLASENER YEAGER Rlaht End Left Tackle from the thirty yard line, but the ball fell short. Charles City made a successful forward pass, which netted them ten yards. The second touchdown occurred when Dutch” secured the ball on an onside kick by Charles City, and tore through the opposing team fifteen yards for a touchdown. Receiving the kick-off, the home team worked down the field for the third touch- down. The ball changed hands several times. Charles City could not gain against our men, who repeatedly broke through and stopped their backs. The third touch- down was made when Workman secured the ball and went ten yards for a touch- down. Goal was kicked, and the first half ended with the score 18 to 0 for the Teachers. The first half was marked by the playing of our line which held the Charles City team with the greatest ease. 291 g=z§� THE OLD GOLD 191© 0 After fifteen minutes rest from the hot work-out, the game was again com- menced. Eight of the reserves were sent in to play for the home team, and durirc the half three more scrubs were sent into the game. Charles City, defending the south goal, received the kick-off, and returned the ball to their thirty yard line. Hre the Teachers received the bail on an unsuccessful forward pass. A kicking game was then resorted to by both teams, and this style of game resulted in gains for the locals. Casey finally broke through the line, blocked a kick, and, securing the ball, tore off fifteen yards for a touchdown. The next touchdown came harder, until the backs got down to work. Then Bennett and Woodward each succeeded in making several fifteen and twenty yard runs. Bennett finally shot around right end for twenty yards for the fifth touchdown. Robinson made the next kick-off, which went down to the opponents’ two yard line. Charles City ran the ball back twenty yards, and time was called. Teachers Defeat Lenox—An Easy Victory; Score 36 to 0 ROBINSON TOOMEY Left End Right Tackle The football game played between the home team and the Lenox College team was a walk-over for the locals. Using open formations, the Teachers had their op- ponents in a state of complete bewilderment. In their offensive play the Lenox player-: could not make consistent gains, while on the defense they could not stop our varied plays. 292 the OLD GOLD 191© Considering the heavy condition of the soaked field, and dition of the football itself, the game was remarkably well played. The Teachers showed their ability at executing forward passes, onside kicks, and other open plays. The local players played a far better game than in the Charles City game. The reserves, a large number of whom were sent into the game in the second half, also played a good game, as is shown by the fact that the score for each half stood 18 to 0. The Lenox team put up a splendid fight until the whistle was blown at the end of the game. Seven of their players were experiencing their first football game, and their cheerful, dogged, and persistent playing throughout the game caused much favorable comment from the on-lookers. the heavy, soggy con- Teachers Defeat St. Joe.— Score 32 to 16 FRYE MURPHY Left Guard Right Guard The Dubuque game was one of those hard-fought gruelling contests which prove so wearing on the players, but in spite of this, the Teachers played fast ball to the end of the game. Open plays were used largely by both teams. Costly fumbles on both sides were made, and the ground gaining was rather erratic. At times big gains were made, only to be followed by losses or morc-to-be-dreaded fumbles. The Teachers outclassed their opponents, especially in the end positions. The Teachers' 293 THE OLD GOLD 191© score consisted of five touchdowns, four goals from touchdowns, and one field goal. Wide end runs and quarter-back kicks were used effectively in making these scores. St. Joe scored with two touchdowns and two field goals. They used the forward pass to an advantage a few times, but their ground gaining was not consistent. The game ended with the ball in St. Joe’s possession on the Teachers’ 40 yard line. The final score was 32 to 16 in favor of the Teachers College. Teachers Defeat Coe—Score 5 to 0 In one of the fastest, cleanest football games ever played on the College Field, the Teachers College team defeated the Coe College eleven by the score of 5 to 0. The home team had a little the best of their opponents in every department of the game, and carried the ball fully twice as far as the Coe team. The winning MEGGERS MITCHELL Right Half Left Half score came in the second half, when Captain Meggers, with Merner running a fine interference, shot around right end on a ten yard run for the touchdown. Though both teams were penalized, the game was exceptionally clean and sportsmanlike. The Teachers attempted to score with drop-kicks at two other times in the game, but these attempts went wide. At one period in the second half, the home rooters were 294 =5t THE OLD GOLD 191© paralyzed, when Lagrange, the fast Coe end, intercepted a forward pass, and dodging the secondary defense, streaked down the field, with no one between him and the goal-posts. But for Merner’s great sprint after the speedy end, the story might have been different. “Carlo,'’ however, nailed him on the Teachers’ 10 yard line and thus averted a touchdown, for then the Teachers’ line showed their worth by shov- ing their opponents back eight yards in three plays. At no other time did Coe threaten to score. The first half was a hard-fought match, in which neither team was able to make sure gains through the opposing lines. In the second half, however, the Teachers discov- ered the weakness of the Coe left wing, and hammered it unmercifully. Captain Meg- gers played a star game throughout, and proved one of the most consistent and sure ground gainers on the team. Yeager also proved a sure gainer, slamming through the tackle for five to six yards at a time. The back field played together well, though at times they found the opposing line a stone- wall. The line never played better ball, and their great work when they forced the Coe men back in the second half proved that we have a line that can play ball. Robin- son’s kicking in the second half was an im- portant factor in the winning of the game. Teachers win Grinnell Game Score 24 to 6 This game left no doubt as to the su- periority of the local team. In offense and defense, in line smashes and end runs, in punting and returning punts, the team ran circles around their wearied opponents. Every man of the back field was able to make consistent gains. For Grinnell, Zieg- ler, captain and fullback, played the star game. He is a fine line plunger, but he was given the ball to such an extent that he was badly tired before the game ended. The_ playing of the Teachers’ line was simply immense. The ability of the line men was demonstrated when they held Grinnell so that it required six downs for a touchdown. Merner played everywhere, VINALL. Quarter Grinnell to make nine yards needed for and as usual could always be depended 295 THE OLD GOLD 1910 s== on, whatever the play, to run interference, get his man, or advance the ball. Mitchell and Meggers outdid themselves with their ground gaining end runs. Mitchell played his best game of the season. Vinali never played a headier game at quarter. He picked with accuracy the right play at the right time, and discovered the enemy’s weakness in a short time. He was somewhat handicapped in returning punts, by the injury to his knee received early in the game. Boatman made three touchdowns in the game, running 70 and 50 yards for touchdowns, and, recovering a drop-kick, he went over the line for another score. He outplayed the opposing end at all stages of the fame. The game was played on a good field near the reg- ular football field, which was too muddy for use. Grinnell had her full team in the game, with the exception of the injured Turner. Football Prospects for 1910 With the close of this football season, the men are looking forward to next year’s football season. The pros- pects for a strong team are splendid. A canvass of this year’s team shows that probably eight of the twelve men who received their emblems will be back in school. Murphy, who played at guard in the last three games, will be back. The entire line will prob- ably remain intact. It is in the back field that the greatest loss occurs. Meggers and Merner will be out of the game. Vinall and Mitchell are very uncertain as to their being in school. Some of the subs who are expected to return are Casey, McCluskey, Crouse, Bennett, Wood- ward and Shiliinglaw. With such material Coach Sim- mons will have an experienced squad, and his chief prob- lem will be the developing of a good, swift back field. Leslie M. Boatman has been elected captain for 1910. The fact that he received the unanimous vote of the team for the captaincy, bespoke the fact that he had clearly earned it. Boatman has played and worked hard through- out the season, in scrimmage and in the games. At end he played fast and furious, and his wonderful playing in the Grinnell game demonstrated his ability, for he played as never before, scoring three of the four touchdowns, making runs of 50 and 75 yards for two of the scores. With Boatman as captain, with the many veterans back in the game, and with Simmons as coach, the season of 1910 will be another record of success. BOATMAN. Right Half Captain 1910 296 Results of Gym. The Strong Men BASEBALL After a season without representation in the great American game, baseball re- turns with “Halley’s Comet,” probably for the same reason that “the cat came back,” viz., “she couldn’t stay away.” Changes are constantly occurring everywhere, and with these changes, the best of the colleges sometimes get caught without the requisite material for a representative team in some branch of athletics. This was the exact situation here last year, when it developed that there were no candidates for the positions of pitcher and catcher, and it was thought wise not to send out a team to represent us. Work, however, of the real kind was done with those who were here, and enough material was organized to give the Alumni a good work-out when they came. The constant aim of the coach is to develop enough material of this year’s Freshmen to form a nucleus of eligible men for a following year. This year opened up with the best assortment of Freshmen from an athletic standpoint that we have had for years, and, of course, there is baseball material in them. And the Athletic Board decided to make a start with the material at hand, and conduct this season so as to be ready to step back into our former place next year among the colleges of the State. The season opened April 30th with Ellsworth College here, and the schedule will include five games with the following schools: Charles City College, Leander Clark College and St. Joseph’s College. Besides this, a series of Inter-Society games will arouse enough interest at the beginning of the season, and a contest between the Faculty and Senior class will be inserted somewhere to prevent an over-seriousness on the part of spectators. The usual Alumni game will wind up the season, and by that time, it will be the general opinion, we trust, that Teachers College had a team entirely above its schedule, and that next year will find us competing with the larger colleges of Iowa in baseball. Baseball may truly be called the most scientific of athletic sports. Success de- pends upon every one of the nine men knowing exactly what is being done, and “what’s going to happen.” It is a game that calls for quickness in thinking, accuracy in fielding and throwing, absolute control of the temper and judgment, and an ex- perience that only comes by playing, playing, playing. “Baseball players are born, not made” is a saying indulged in by many, and to a certain extent a man’s success does depend upon his having what is termed the “Baseball Instinct,” a mysterious something which seems to be inherent with good players, and which cannot be taught in the short time that a man has while in college. 299 BASEBALL TEAM Back row—Shields, Boltz, Cotton, Hayden. Second row— Larsen. Edgearton. Woodard, Filer, Huston, Dickenson, Buxton, Huffman, Prof. Seymour (Coach). Bottom row- Paridice, Porter. WAO QNY MDYHJL On The Track While it is rather early to prophecy on the coming season in Track, it is safe to say that, from the available material now on hand, the Teachers will be as efficient as ever. The old spirit that once brought victory to the school is growing stronger each year. Out of 190 men enrolled at the office last year, fifty-nine were candidates for track work. Last year but two meets were held, the invitation meet and the Home LOYD BARNES Captain of Track, ’10 Tied State record in mile. Time 4 minutes 35 seconds. meet. In the former, Coe, Cornell, Simpson, and Leander Clark took part. The summary of points gave the Teachers the victory by a margin of 20 points. In the Home meet the mile record was broken by Loyd Barnes. This was not enough for “Sam,” however; at the State meet he won first in the mile, tying the State record of 4 minutes, 35 seconds. “Sam's” good fellowship brings him friends from every side. He was elected Captain of the team for this year by the entire vote of the fellows. An easier runner than “Sam” is never seen on the cinder path. This year all are expecting him to come home with the State record in his pocket. The greatest surprise of the season was that the Track financed itself unaided by any other branch of athletics. This year we hope to do the same. With the loyal support of the student body there is no such word as fail. THE OLD GOLD 191© Track Team—Season 1909 Officers Captain, Vernon S. Rogers. Manager, Virgil Simmers. Coach, C. B. Simmons. HOME MEET. 100 yards—1st, Cranny; 2nd, Putnam; 3rd, Mitchell. Time, 11 seconds. 220 yards—1st, Cranny; 2nd, Mitchell; 3rd, Hamstreet. Time, 24 1 5 seconds. 120 yard Hurdle—1st, Glasener; 2nd, Ferguson; 3rd, Hamstreet. Time, 19 3 5 seconds. 220 yard Hurdle—1st, Glasener; 2nd, Hamstreet; 3rd, Ferguson. Time, 28j seconds. 440 yards—1st, Caubarrus; 2nd, Schweiker; 3rd, Meggers. Time, 56 1 5 sec- onds. 880 yards—1st, L. Barnes; 2nd, L. Boatman; 3rd, Caubarrus. Time, 2.12 4 5. One Mile—1st, L. Barnes; 2nd, Dunham; 3rd, Miller. Time, 4.47 4 5. Two Mile—Not run. Discus—1st, Rogers; 2nd, Yeager; 3rd, Martin. Distance 101 ft., 8in High Jump—1st, Simanton; 2nd, Putnam. Distance, 5 ft., ] in. Pole Vault—1st, Martin; 2nd, Putnam. Height, 9 ft., 9 in. 16-lb. Hammer—1st, Rogers, 2nd, Martin; 3rd, Fyler. Distance, 94 ft., 10 in. 16-lb. Shot—1st, Rogers; 2nd, Fyler; 3rd, Simanton. Distance, 35 ft., 10J 2 in. Broad Jump—1st, Putnam; 2nd, Wilbur; 3rd, Simanton. Distance, 20 ft., 2 in. Inter-Society Relay—1st, Philo (Schweiker, Toomey, Hamstreet, Caubarrus); 2nd, Aristo (Wilbur, Meggers, Glasener, Cranny); 3rd, Orio (Boatman, Ferguson, Mitchell, Putnam). Time, 1.41 1 5. 303 THE ©LD GOLD «91© Second Annual Invitation Meet May 15, 1909, Cedar Falls, Iowa Colleges represented—Coe, Cornell, Simpson, Leander Clark, and Teachers. 100 yards—1st, Baer (S.); 2nd, Benbow (Coe); 3rd, Eckels (Coe). Time. 10 1 5 seconds. 220 yards—1st, Baer (S.); 2nd, Eckels (Coe); 3rd, Hovey (C.). Time 25 3 5 seconds. 440 yards—1st, Tucker (C.) ; 2nd, Baer (L. C. C.) ; 3rd, Schweiker (T.). Time, 57 4 5 seconds. 880 yards—1st, Harris (S.) ; 2nd, Boatman (T.) ; 3rd, Merwin (C.). Time, 2.17. 1 Mile Run—1st, L. Barnes (T.) ; 2nd, Wilcox (Coe) ; 3rd, Dunham (T.). Time, 5.11 3 5. 2 Mile Run—1st , L. Barnes (T.) ; 2nd, Simpson (C.) ; 3rd, Dunham (T.). Time, 11.00 2 5 seconds. 120 yard Hurdle—1st, Tinkham (Coe); 2nd, Cramer (C.) ; 3rd, Williams (C.). Time, 17 seconds. 220 yard Hurdle—1st, Glasener (T.); 2nd, Eckels (Coe); 3rd, Snyder (Coe). Time, 29 seconds. Pole Vault—1st, Putnam (T.) ; 2nd, Lusk (C.) ; 3rd, Ogden (Coe). Height, 9 ft., 3 in. High Jump—1st, Greene (Coe); 2nd, Simanton (T.) ; 3rd, Merwin (C.). Height, 5 ft,, 2 in. 16-pound Shot—1st, Rogers (T.) ; 2nd, Simanton (T.); 3rd, Yeager (T.). Distance, 35 ft., 10 in. 16-pound Hammer—1st, Walker (Coe); 2nd, Rogers (T.) ; 3rd, Madsen (Coe). Distance, 108 ft., 2 in. Discus—1st, French (C.) ; 2nd, Rogers (T.); 3rd, Hovey (C.). Distance, 105 ft., $y2 in. Broad Jump—-1st, Putnam (T.); 2nd, Olmsted (Coe) ; 3rd, Wilbur (T). Distance, 19 ft., 7 in. 1 Mile Relay—1st, Cornell; 2nd, I. S. T. C.; 3rd, Simpson. Time, 3:52 1 5. Half Mile Relay—1st, I. S. T. C.; 2nd, Coe; 3rd, Simpson. Time, 1:42 4 5. Summary of Points—I. S. T. C., 58; Coe, 34; Cornell, 29; Simpson, 20; Leander Clark, 3. CROSS COUNTRY RUN. Spring Term, 1910. 1. Harold Frisby time ...14:06 6. Burnev TIME 15:29 2. Svdner Maiden . . .14:15 7. Paul Clement 16:21 3. John Leavitt ... 14:41 8. John Murphy 16:23 4. Grover Alderman. .. . ,...15:07 9. Easter 16:25 5. Hamstreet ....15:09 10. Nyman 16:30 TRACK TEAM Top row left to right—Cnubairus, Filer, Mitchell. Second row—Ferguson. Hamstrcct, Schwciker, Cranny. Meggers, Prof. Simmons (Coach). Third row—Boatman, Barnes, Rodgers, Glascncr, Martin. Bottom row—Wilbur, Yeager, Simanton, Dunn. THE 0LD G0LD 191© Basket-Ball Team Season 1909-1910 Officers Captain, Roy Shears'. Manager, Sydner Maiden. Coach, C. B. Simmons. SCORES OF THE SEASON. January 7—I. S. T. C 23 Charles City College 26 January 15—I. S. T. C 11 Waterloo “Y” 27 January 22—I. S. T. C 11 Iowa State Univ 34 February 2—I. S. T. C 23 Kansas State Normal 17 February 9—I. S. T. C 34 Cornell 33 February 16—I. S. T. C 22 Cornell 10 February 23—1. S. T. C 31 Waterloo “Y” 20 Total Points ....155 167 PERSONNEL OF THE TEAM. Roy Shearn, Right Guard (Captain). Sydner Maiden, Left Guard (Manager). Fordyce E. Jones, Center. Carl Merner, Right Forward. John Barnes, Left Forward. E. C. Meggers, Substitute Guard. Paul Hager, Substitute Forward. 306 o THE OLD GOLD 191© BASKET-BALL TEAM Jones Simmons (Coach) Barnes Merner Shearn Meggers Maiden Hager i 307 PHYSICAL TRAINING STUDENTS Sheffield. Toomey. Bolt� . Abram. Hatty. Speaker. Sampson, llolstcr. Foote, Wild. Shanewiw. Wright. Graham. j ==s=$ THE OLD GOLD 191© Women’s Physical Training Department It is generally admitted that physical training is not an end in itself, but more truly a means to an end; that end is the training of self, not physically alone, but mentally and spiritually. Physical training is usually accredited as giving simply strength to the muscles, as developing the physical body alone, but it has been proven that the physical body cannot be developed without directly increasing the possibilities for greater mental development. Every year is bringing the realization home to the students that physical training, though compulsory, is not a thing to be dreaded and shirked. If instead of entering a physical training class in a state of grumbles, begrudging the time it takes—the trouble to dress, the strength “wasted,” etc.—the student would look at it from the other side—the benefit and pleasure it gives—the work would be thoroughly enjoyed, and much more effective in results. In a school of this kind, where the girls exceed the boys so far in number, the athletics of the school must be backed up by the women. Our girls have worked up, during their stay with us, good muscles, greater endurance, hygienic habits, are stronger in every way, and we are proud of their efforts. FENCING CLASS It has been customary every year to present to the public in the form of an exhibition of the physical training classes something of the work undertaken and accomplished by them. The exhibition this year was a success. The students put the right spirit into the work, and the audience appreciated their efforts. All the classes were represented, led by their respective leaders. Last year the custom was established of presenting a shield of honor to any student having had three consecutive grades of one in her physical training work. More than this, for her second three grades of one she was awarded a stripe of the college colors. At the exhibition in February, 1910, the following students were presented shields: Paula Anderson, Grace Cool, Gladys Foote, Sadona Hronck, Harriett Bolster, Nelle Dickey, Etta Hill, Florence Albrich, Beth Cary, Genevieve Edwards, Abigail Howard, Mary Samson, Mona Wild. And the following, Stripes: Martha Batty..................First stripe Ethel Speaker......................First stripe Anne Shanewise................Third stripe Ruth Wright........................First stripe the presentation being made by Professor Seymour. Again the fine work and careful training of the students was shown in the inter- socicty basket-ball contest, which began early in January, and was completed February 26th, after a hard fight, which tried out the skill of the contestants. The final game, which was played between the Alpha and Eulalian teams, was a stiff one, and re- sulted in Alpha’s favor. The banner of Championship was presented to them in Chapel early in April. The faculty of the women’s gymnasium had a remarkably strong team this year. They played a fast and interesting game with an all-star school team on No- vember 14th, and won by a score of 24 to 1. In the fall, hockey is the foremost of outdoor sports, and hockey meets hold the student’s excitement all through the fall term. No games have as yet been scheduled with outside schools, but nevertheless we have some hockey stars. With full-size indoor tennis courts and cement courts on the athletic field, tennis tournaments are a big feature among the physical training students. The champion- ship of the women’s classes was won by Miss Anne Shanewise this year. Tennis, indoor baseball, and swimming are the favorite spring sports. The nata- torium is largely patronized by those desiring to excel in aquatic sports. Certainly, where such fine opportunities are given to acquire vigor and buoyancy of health, everyone should gladly take advantage of them, and conquer any physical weakness which might stand between him and the joy of living. FENCING CLASS McNally, Foote, Holster, Hovelson, Olhrich, Hruce. Wild, Speaker, Hopper, Graham, Batty, Wright, Sampson, Vinall. Shanewise. GILBERT DANCING SWIMMING POOL CLASS IN WAND DRILL CLU5 SWINGING THE OLD GOLD 1910 Those Receiving Honorary T. C Football. Mitchell, Simanton, Meggers, Yeager, Glasener, Vinall, Boatman, Merner, Frye, Robinson, Toomey, Shearn. Basket-ball. Shearn, Maiden. 315 THE OLD GOLD 191© YELLS Who-ra! Who-ree! Right there arc we Who’ll win—you’ll see I. S. T. C. Whack-a-lacka, Whack-a-lacka Whack-a-lacka—BAN G Vinal-Vinal All the time I see—you see I. S. T. C. I. S. T. C. Brave and Bold Onward, upward, Purple and Gold I say, you say, they all say IOWA Who are, How are, W’ho arc we Right here, Fust rate, I. S. T. C. Ha, Ha, Hak, He, He, He. Hawkcye, Hawkeyc S. T! C. And a beevo a bivo; And a beevo—bivo—bum; Bum get a rat trap bigger than a cat trap; Bum get a cat trap bigger than a rat trap; Zip! boom! cannon-ball! Zip! boom! bah! I. S. T. C. Rah! Rah! Rah! Whoo—wah—wall! Whoo—wah—wah! I. S. T. C. Whoo—wah—wah! Song Boom, boom de-ay! Boom, boom de-ay! State Teachers College. I—O—WA! Song used at Coe Game Tune: Yankee Doodle. Oh, Coe has come to this old Hill With hopes and joys exalted The way we’ll mop the ground with them Will be worth all your money. I. S. T. C. keep it up, I. S. T. C. do it, Gain on Coe at every down And send them home defeated. Our team is out to fight and win, And they know how to do it, So hoop it up, and let Coe know That we are strictly in it. 316 THE TEACHERS r A ALMANAC College Peaches Say, aren’t you proud of S. T. C. ? I think it’s great old stuff. It’s top notch, first in everything, And that’s no joke or bluff. But even Teachers’ Colleges Don’t do some things I know. They do not make a blushing peach For all the blooms that grow. Now I think hard of folks I’ve known Who’ve been to S. T. C., And wonder if in spite of things They’re living happily. I think of Adolph Kramer, And the spot where nothing grows, Why don’t that college furnish hair For every head that goes? I think of Robert Dick, the bold, And Margaret, the fair, Why don’t that college furnish rings For those who need them there? And ’bout the musical Miss Sykes You’ve surely wondered too, Why don’t that school present her with Diplomas—one or two? There’s Walter Bender—always has His trousers at high tide. Why don’t this school collect, And help him out his socks to hide? And Walter makes us think of girls And “Walter’s girls” of June. And one thing this old school can do, Find her a man each moon. We all love Karl Knoepfler And we watch his merry chase, And hope he’ll some day find a moonlight Place to face his little Case. George Vinal? Well I think that we Should keep some teeth in store, Then when he wins our victories He won’t miss repertoire. Markle’s a little overdone In color it is true. But the state need not enlarge its doors For Joseph to get through. They’ve had to stretch out everything For Bagby. Ain’t he tall? But nevertheless he’ll stick it out Till he has saved us all. Yes, this old school’s a hummer, That I’m sure each fellow knows; And you really wouldn’t want a peach For every bloom that grows. 318 —Dixie Willson. THE ©LD GOLD 191© The House the Dean Built This is the house the dean built. This is the son that lives in the house the dean built. This is the dog that belongs to the son that lives in the house the dean built. We’ve named it Rosebud Bungalow, in hopes some day rosebuds may grow In the little garden fresh and green, In which the small black dog is seen That belongs to the son of the college dean, And romps by the house the dean built. 319 sf� THE GLD GOLD 191© 4s On Saturday morning you might see If you chanced by the bungalow to be; Our awe inspiring college dean Planting a beet or hoeing a bean. And this just makes us like her more, And hope sun will shine and rain will pour, And water the garden fresh and green, In which the small black dog is seen, That belongs to the son of the college dean, And romps by the house the dean built. But for all of the garden, the dog and the son, (Though wc duly respect and admire each one) We like, I am sure, our own dean best of all, Who lives in the house the dean built. So— Here’s to the dean The backbone of our college; Who gives us our manners And ethical knowledge. Could we do without her? Dear me, what a ouestion! We shake and we shiver At just the suggestion. We’re proud of her friendship We need her protection. But oh, how we quake When she comes for inspection. BEFORE AND AFTER But if we had a cottage, a dog and a son, I’m sure we’d keep spcckless and spotless each one; And we’d never desire a bit more of fun Than a house just as nice as the dean built. —Dixie Willson. 320 ALL SWEET SIXTEEN EXCEPT ONE; WHICH ONE IS IT? THE OLD GOLD 191© Concert Selections To be looked forward to—MAY be given early in JUNE 1. “Oh, gee, I wish that I had a Man.”—Grace Hollister. 2. “Sammy-Oh-Oh-Oh-Sammy.”—May Loving. 3. “Every Day is Ladies’ Day with Me.”—Robert Dick. 4. “There’s No one quite like Me.”—Bert Barrett. 5. “Every Girl I love is Someone’s Wife.”—Walter Bender. 6. “Not Because your Hair is Curly.”—Mr. Merchant. 7. “It Must Be Great to be a General, but I’d rather Lead the Band.”—Prof. Merrill. 8. “If you Won’t Marry me, Then I’ll Marry you.”—Lillian Sharts. 9. “Here’s to our Last Girl.”—Paul Bennett. 10. “Lonely.”—Anna Marcue. 11. “I’d Rather Love What I Can’t Have.”—Josephine Forrest. 12. “You Need No Crown of Gold.”—Hazel Ramsey. 13. “The Belle of Bald Head Row.”—Adolph Kramer. 14. “I Can’t Be True So Far Away.”—Matie Knight. 15. “Everybody Wonders Why They Married.”—Ethel Speaker. 16. “I Fell In Love All With Myself.”—Tom Alyea. 17. “I Wonder Who’s Kissing Her Now.”—Lee Shillinglaw. 18. “The Wedding of the Stars.”—Grace Hovelson. 19. “I’ve Been Kissed in San Francisco.”—Shorty Martin. 20. “It looked Good to Me.”—June Allison. 21. “She Loves My Dreamy Eyes.”—George Vinall. 22. “We Don’t Believe It.”—Eva Aiken. 23. “I do Just as I Please.”—Dixie Willson. 24. “Don’t Forget the Girl You Left Behind.”—Leon Woodward. 25. “None But The Brave Deserve The Fair.”—Grover Alderman. 26. “Don’t Teach Me To Swim Alone.”—Arda Purdy. 27. “There’s One Too Many Girls In The World.”—Margaret Benbow. 28. “If All The Moons were—Electric Lights.”—Sydner Maiden. 29. “Everything That Father Does is ‘Right’.”—Ruth Wright. 30. “I Can’t Love Everybody.”—Dorothy Buell. 31. “One Little Boy Had Money.”—Stella Hopper. 32. “Nothing To Do But Nothing.”—Lindsay Rohinson. 33. “Wouldn’t It Make You Laugh?”—Joe Graham. 34. “Never Choose A Girl From Her Photograph.”—Helen Lawrence. 35. “I Don’t Love You Well Enough For That.”—Lura Barnum. 36. “I Wish I Had a Man.”—Besse Chase. 38. “Sweethearts In Every Town.”—Vilas Mitchell. 39. “If I Only Had The Nerve.”—Jim Haynes. 40. “Fishing.”—Helen Katz. 41. “The Forest Has Charms.”—Van Druff. 322 THE OLD GOLD 1910 THE RIGHT METHOD OF FISHING. Farmer—“Hey, ye can’t ketch fish that way, ye only scare ’em.” Prof. S.—“On the contrary, my dear sir, I inspire their confidence by mingling with them, thus showing them they have nothing to fear, for I am one of their own kind.” Farmer—“Oh, fishing for suckers, are ye?” Mr. Gist—“Have you been practicing golf any in the cellar this winter?” Mr. Merrill—“Why, yes, I tried a drive in the cellar the other day, and spent the next fifteen minutes in dodging the ball.” 323 THE OLD GOLD 191© A stands for Adolph who plays night and day Upon his old fiddle without any pay. B stands for Batty, the girl who can show The rest of the people what they should know. C stands for Cranny, who in Ireland was born, And is always tooting his little tin horn. D stands for Dick, the boy with light hair, Who is always seen with Margaret the fair. E stands for Ethel, Standley I mean, Whose hair is brown, and her age is nineteen. F stands for Freddie, whose last name begins with V, The strongest he uses, is the expression “By Gee.” G stands for George, the boy without hair, But for this shortcoming Helen doesn’t care. H stands for Huffman, who has a cute smile, And goes to see Standley once in a while. I stands for Ike, whose color is Brown, The girls are all sorry that Ike has left town. J stands for Johnson, a Swede from Coon Rapids, Who always bawls when anything happens. K stands for Kirkcty, Ole by name, Who with the girls has won great fame. L stands for Leefty, a Mason City guy, To go with a girl he won’t even try. M stands for Markle, who can always be found, Whenever there arc any girls around. O stands for Ole, Leola cut short, Who came to our City from “Old Davenport.” P stands for Peck, who is Robinson’s son, Who down at Sheffield’s once had some fun. Q stands for Questions, by the dozen or more, Which McGeeney can ask when he once gets the floor. R stands for Russell, a boy hard to beat, Whose company the girls consider a treat. S stands for Sam, who takes in the meets, And never as yet has come home in defeat. T stands for tight wads, on the hill there are many, Who on a girl won’t spend a penny. U stands for union, in school spirit I mean, Are those that come out and stand by the team. V stands for Victory, in all lines of work, If you always keep moving and no duties do shirk. 324 § THE OLD GOLD 191© =sss What If? If Merchant were in Venice, And if Seals were in the sea. If Rice were off in China, Where all Rices ought to be. If Riggs were on a vessel great, If the North Pole deal were Wright. If Carpenters were a scarcity, If Martins only flew at night. If Ward were ward to King Alphonse, And lived away in Spain. If Arey were a fairy sprite, And we’d see him ne’er again. If Olivers all typewriters were, And Wild were in Borneo. What in the wide world would we do, Does anybody know? —Dixie Willson. «B6S1 wght vvfU-,1 Gum t I-paicy thcsc Foot MTTO WRt(,HT TO Stt noovi POitlfHi. ffu TV� � � r� e • . i ntmLiNG GftOi f fft 326 THE OLD GOLD 191© a Stars GLENN DAVIS. Who has a smile that is good to see. Whenever he laughs you think he has split his face. He comes very near being cute, but lacks a little of the much needed quality, nerve. He has some reputation as a debater, having beaten a girls’ debating team while in high school. But then you must remember that Glenn is young, and his friends all hope that a few years will make a man of him in spite of his many fanciful dreams of youth. BERT BARRETT. Is a natural born actor and the idol of all the girls. A greater part of his life has been spent at the Iowa State Teachers College, in preparation for some indefinite pursuit. “He knows,” and what he doesn’t know, would fill volumes. He expects to get a B. A. some day, if he can find a school that will grant him that honor. GEORGE VINALL. The student that has taken all prizes for industry and brilliant recitations. He hopes to make one credit this spring if his campustry does not take too much time. He is becoming bald from overworking his brain, and has broken several of his teeth in cracking mathematical meets. He hopes to finish some day, if the State continues to support the school. SYDNER MAIDEN. Perhaps you would not recognize him since he has had his hair pomped. He has been out training his wind, by taking cross-country. Sydner has been mistaken for a jack-rabbit several times, by different farmers, and shot at once or tw'ice. His present cross-country record has all previous ones beaten except Seebert’s, who has made the three miles in thirty minutes flat. By training, Sydner hopes to trim this by three- fifths of a second at least. LURANA WARNER. She is blessed with a hundred and eighty pounds of anatomy, and a good under- standing. Gilbert dancing is her specialty, while in other gymnastic stunts she is equally good. Lurana expects to preside over the Primary department of some school in the near future. Here’s hoping she does not step on any of the little ones. GENEVIEVE GRIFFITH. Wisconsin Normal Schools were not good enough for Genevieve, so she came to the Teachers College. Are we sorry she came? Well I guess not. We are wonder- ing if there arc ny more at home like her. She never smiles, but just grins all the time. Here’s hoping she doesn’t have to teach school all her life. GRACE HOLLISTER. “Say, do you know any news?” This has been her battle cry for the past year. She is the terror to all strangers and a general menace, but then remember that Grace is the local editor of the Normal Eyte, and a bashful person never found any news. She has also a reputation as a reader. Last Spring she accompanied the Minnesingers on their trip, and won great fame at Ackley with the reading, “On a Street Car.” ETHEL SPEAKER. She has been rightly named, “Speak.” During her short stay with us not once has her organ of speech failed her. This is nothing uncommon for a girl; however, the marvelous thing is that she never says anything foolish. Physical Training is her specialty, which accounts for her lung capacity. 327 With All Due Respect to the Faculty Shall I, wasting in despair, Forfeit all my beauty rare; When my teachers rip and tear, ’Cause my plan book is not there? Be they crosser than a bear Or a lion in his lair; If they think but well of me What care I how cross they be? Shall a teacher’s flattery stir Me to labor just for her? Her demands upon me prest Make me quite forget the rest? Be she wiser than the sages Yet assign me twenty pages; Don’t you think I’ll ever weep Or even lose a minute’s sleep. Shall my Seeley heart be pined When 1 see my teachers kind, To some student that i find In my class, of lesser mind? If these students be all daffy, Slower than molasses taffy; If they tag not after me, What care I how slow they be? Cross, unjust, unkind, unfair, I shall ne’er the more despair. If they treat me right, believe, I’ll just dig e’er they shall grieve. If they give too much, I vow I’ll not do it all, so now! But if they give a one to me, I’ll just love ’em, don’t you see? 328 THE OLD GOLD 191© Jokes The josh editor may scratch with his pen, Till the end of his fingers are sore; But someone’s sure to remark with a jest— “Oh, rats! I’ve heard that before.” WE ARE IT. Most Popular.........................Knoepfler. Biggest Bluffer......................V. Mitchell. Biggest Fusser.......................Dick. Best All-Round Athlete...............Markle. Greatest Grind.......................McGeeney. Windiest.............................Martin. Laziest..............................Boatman. Best Student.........................Hale. Said the little shoe to the little stocking, “I’ll wear a hole in you.” Said the little stocking to the little shoe, “I’ll be darned if you do.” Said the little bridge to the little river, “I’ll fall in on you.” Said the little river to the little bridge, “I’ll be dammed if you do.” The Golden Rule should be hung in every parlor during the winter term. “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” All talcs are the fruit of imagination, except those of Chinamen. The tadpole is a curious beast, A paradox complete; For he is but four inches long, When he has grown four feet. Dr. Gist—“I missed your smiling face in class yesterday.” Miss Warner (blushing and stammering)—“Oh! Sir-r-r, thank you so much.” Ruth Crane—“But I don't think I deserve an absolute zero.” Prof. Begeman—“Neither do I, but that is the lowest mark I am allowed to give.” Miss Wild—“You wish to see last year’s enrollment book?” June A.—“Yes, I want to find the names of the men I was engaged to.” 329 THE OLD GOLD 191© e What We Would Like to Know Where Grace Hovelson got her diamond? When Vinal will cease to work the Profs.? Why the “Normal Eyte” editor’s head does not burst? How to make the greatest success of teaching, with the least possible labor? How to cut chapel and get a credit? How to work the Profs, for a one? Why Abe always sings “Forgotten”? Why some of the manual Profs, are getting bald ? If W. W. is engaged. Why Peck left Sheffields in such a hurry? Why Davis doesn’t go home at ten o’clock? Why Cowan can’t see a joke? Why Fisher doesn’t take more studies? What became of Alderman’s hat? Why some people have all the brains? Why Frampton looks so young? Why every girl doesn’t have a fellow? Why Cross doesn’t sell more hammocks? Where all the diamonds come from? Why some of the Profs, never smile? Why the faculty give such long lessons? (in the Spring.) Why Johnson doesn’t have his curls cut off? Why the boys are independent? Why Ames is so far away ? Why the State Board didn’t buy Annuals? Why Taylor likes music? Why all the Seniors didn’t buy Annuals? How much money the Annual Staff made? Why Robinson likes black dogs? Why the golf links are so popular? Why Carl F. is in love? Why some people get sore over little things? Why Round never runs down? 330 THE OLD GOLD 191© RIGHT. First party—“That little girl inherits from her mother a tendency to persist in asking for a thing until she gets it.” Second party—“Who was her mother?” First party—“An Iowa school-teacher.” ’Tis wrong for any maid to be Abroad at night alone; A chaperon she needs till she Can call some chap ’er own. Mr. Walters—“Miss Gifford, I missed you from my History of Education class yesterday.” Miss G. (blushing and stammering)—“Oh! Sir-r-r, thank you so much.” Barrett manicuring his nails in dramatic class. Miss V. (in a low voice)—“Bring a tooth brush and comb tomorrow morning.” Miss Rice—“Give the preamble, Mr. Cranny.” Cranny—“We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, import more Irish—” Miss Rice—“That will do, sit down.” Harry Huffman says that “Standley’s Life in America” has had more influence over him than anything he ever read. Anna M.—“You remind me of a new book, Lee.” Lee S.—“Because I am clever?” Anna M.—“No, I have to turn you down so often to keep you in your place.” To The Honorable School Board at Dike: “I understand that you want to hire a teacher of grammar and history, either lady or gentleman. As I have been both for a number of years, I hereby make application for the place.” S. A. Cohagen. Mr. Newton—“How many like cuts?” (54 of class raise hands.) Mr. N.—“Well, you’re getting about that age.” Miss Call—“Define and give etymology of equinox.” Barrett—“Equi in Latin, means horse, and nox is the Latin word for night, therefore equinox means night-mare.” Perrine—“The pressure of bodies at rest is called force. Give an example.” Bob Moorhead—“The police force.” Miss Gregg—“Give the principal parts of possum.” Dee—“Head, legs and tail.” 331 r THE OLD GOLD 191© “Dear Dorothy: Sorry to disappoint you, hut guess I can’t keep the date thi' evening. She came this afternoon and surprised me. Hope you won’t be too sore. Mitch.” Mr. Condit—“What is an atom, Miss Sweeney?” Miss S.—“It is something that isn’t seeable.” Prof. N.—“Locate and describe the cerebellum.” Johnson—“The cerebellum, if I am not badly mistaken, is a leaf-shaped organ located behind the stomach.” Happy—“You are the breath of my life.” Ella—“Well, suppose you hold your breath for a while.” Wife—“Do you know you can’t beat a woman?” Married Senior—“No, unfortunately, the law won’t allow it. She—“Why do they call it a honeymoon ?” He—“Because many, going on it for the sweets of life, get stung.” Miss Buck—“Do you think it would become monotonous in trying to correlate reading and spelling, Mr. Mitchell?” Vilas—“Not any more so than these questions you give us.” Then Mitch, tries to explain, and the girls laugh. Cranny telling the merits of Aluminum. “Our percolator makes the finest coffee.’’ Lady—“Does he live in Pittsburgh?” Prof. Samson—“What three words seem the easiest for a class to speak?” Fisher—“I don’t know.” Prof. Samson—“You’ve hit it exactly.” Street Car Conductor—“Your fare, Miss.” Grace H.—“Do you think I am?” Alderman Thompson Oh ! That we two were singing Once more in society halls, Just to see the people all grinning, As our voices jarred the walls. 332 THE OLD GOLD 191© When Rev. W. W. Lee landed in Waverly, where he was to fill an appointment during the regular pastor’s vacation, he approached a young lad, and asked if he could direct him to the post office (as W. W. was anticipating a letter from Lillian). “Yes,” replied the boy, “come with me and I will show you the way.” During the walk to the post office Lee said, “Say, sonny, do you ever go to Sunday School ?” “Nope, I don’t know where that is.” “Come with me and I will show you the way to Heaven.” “Oh, get out,” replied the lad, “you can’t show a feller the way to heaven, you don’t even know the way to the post office.” Fred Voorhies accompanied a “certain” young lady home from an entertainment, and after spending some time in the parlor, she decided it was time for her guest to depart, but Freddie did not realize it was almost ten. Finally she said, “Mr. Vorhies, do you ever play checkers?” “Yes, yes,” came the eager response. “Well, then, it’s your move.” I. S. T. C. Girl—“Can you recommend this complexion powder?” Chemist—“Well, madam, 1 can’t say that it will wash like the natural complexion, but it won’t rub off on a coat sleeve.” I. S. T. C. Girl—“I’ll take it.” Metemphsychosis A chicken lived, a chicken died, Soul had it none, admitting that, Its drumsticks and its wings were fried, How comes it? There upon her hat, Its feathers by a dealer dried, Its plumes—a mortal chicken’s—rise, And very shortly after dyed. A glorious bird of paradise. Robert—“What’s the matter, Karl, do you need ten cents?” Karl—“No, I promised Casey I’d be true, and I have to let it grow for pro tection.” 333 St THE 0LD GOLD 191© When at Greene, Miss Forrest became quite sunburned while sitting in the Opera House for three hours waiting for rehearsal, while the Minnes practiced at the hotel. The funny part of it was, Shields was not at rehearsal, and his face wasn’t sunburnt at all. Where was he? A hair lip is a misfortune, A club foot a deformity, But a “turban” is a woman’s own fault. Jim Hays—“I can write about anything.” Mary B.—“Then right about face, and make a noise like a street car.” A Cedar Falls pastor makes it a point to welcome ail strangers cordially; one evening, after the completion of the services, he passed down the aisle to station himself at the door. A fresh I. S. T. C. girl was one of the strangers. He welcomed her to the church, and expressed the hope that she w'ould be a regular attendant. Finally he said that if she would be at home some evening he would call. “Thank you,” she said bashfully, “but I have a fellar.” GOOD ADVICE. Johnny, a farmer’s lad whose duty it was to milk the cows and take care of them, always had a strong barnyard smell about him. As this was offensive to the teacher and to the pupils, the teacher decided to write to Johnny’s mother, and see if she could not send him to school in better condition. She wrote; this was what the boy’s mother answered: “Johnny ain’t no rose. Don’t smell him, but teach him.” THE SEVEN WONDERS. 1. Dorothy’s hair. 2. Miss Johnson’s ability to talk. 3. The height Bagby has attained. 4. Helen’s love for small boys. 5. McGeeney’s Socratic method of questioning. 6. Markle’s rosy complexion. 7. Murphy’s Irish brogue. Ask Leola what the best remedy is for bruised elbow. 334 Ten O'clock Waltz £ ««.. cue__“Do hurry! I hear some one coming. He—“Yes Dea—?—I!?”?!!!.” Glasener gets fussed while washing dishes. G.—“Well, I guess anybody would blush when they have their hands in hot water.” Alderman—“What’s the matter with Cowan here lately?” Van Druff—“Oh! he’s gone Batty.” What caused a greater sensation than Halley’s comet? The discovery of a “Forest” surrounded by a Glase-n-r on College Hill. The English people say we don’t use good English. “Ain’t them English a funny lot?” “Ain’t they?” SAME THING. The facetious passer had stopped to watch a workman spread a bright red carpet from the church door to the curb. “The highroad to Heaven, eh?”, he queried with a chuckle. “No,” said the workman, “merely a bridal path.” Girl of 1915 “Mother, may 1 go out to vote?” “Yes, if you’re on the rolls; Wear you prettiest hat and coat, And don’t go near the polls.” POINTED QUESTION. Popham—“Why do they call it ‘pin money’?” Workman—“Because our waives stick us for it.” President of School Board—“I’ll give you a position as teacher, and pay you what you are worth. Is that satisfactory?” Alderman—“Oh perfectly, but-er-do you think the board can afford it?” “Will there ever be a woman President?” “No. The Constitution says the president must be over forty-five years old, and women don’t get that old.” One of the Professors of the I. S. T. C. and his wife were in a train, bound for one of the teachers’ conventions, where the Professor was to make a speech. He made use of the hour and a half he spent in the train by rehearsing his speech in a low voice, using his hands to emphasize certain passages. A kindly woman who was sitting directly behind the Professor and his wife, and w'ho had been watching and listening, leaned fonvard, and, tapping the Professor’s wife on the shoulder, said feelingly: “You have my sincere sympathy, my poor woman; I have one just like him at home.” 336 THE OLD GOLD 191© Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm, it is the real allegory of the tale of Orpheus; it moves stones, it charms brutes, but has no effect on Elocution students. Miss Martin. There is no virtue in being patient if your patience is never tried. Ask C. A. Fullerton. There is somebody tapping in the libraree, Tap, tappy-tap, tip, tap! Oh! I wonder now what that may be, Tap, tappy-tap, tip, tap! There is somebody talking in the corner there, Tap, tappy-tap, tip, tap! Have a care, have a care, over there, beware, Tap, tappy-tap, tip, tap! The Question There they are with thoughts afar, One a blonde and one brunette, Each for me a guiding star, One demure and one coquette. Both divine, which for mine? Pretty blonde or gay brunette? Their graces rival, yet combine, Dearest girls I ever met. Which girl do I want, you say? Dainty blonde or sweet brunette? That’s not it, alack-a-day,— The question is—which can I get? JOHN Me Who? 337 THE OLD GOLD 191© A Romance Lura a maiden so bashful and shy, Was lured by Bagby an elopement to try. The aspiring gentleman so lean and so lank, Thought he was playing a mighty cute prank. To Waterloo they both did go, Lura told mamma to take in a show. A friend of Bagby’s the license had bought, And as to failure he ne’er gave a thought. But alas and alack, when the preacher they reached, Lura’s heart failed her, she fled with a screech, “I can’t, I won’t, Oh, please let me go, I told mamma I came to a show.” “Faithless girl,” cried Richard, “my love you have wrecked, And handed me a lemon square in the neck. Go to your mamma and tell her your woes, But in the future cut out Waterloo shows.” 338 the OLD GOLD 191© Murphy—What a fine man hath your tailor made you. Helen L.—Two heads are better than one. Grover A.—I am Sir Oracle, and when I speak, let no dog bark. Bagby—None but himself can be his parallel. Freddie V.—A mother’s pride and father’s joy. John Me.—Deep but not dangerous. Mae L.—A still tongue makes a wise head. Leslie B.—His make-up no one can describe. Martha B.—You truly are a turtledove. Hansen—His words are gentle, low and sweet. Besse C.—She stands a ransom on her feet. Lurana R.—High flights she had, and wit and will, And so her tongue lay never still. Ella Me.—Too fair to worship, too divine to love. Emma C.—Love seldom haunts the heart where learning lies. Jap W.—So wise, so young, they say do not live long. Flo M.—Her greatness must forbid a laugh. Margaret B.—Civilized man cannot live without cooks. Edna H.—This heart is as steel. Ethel D.—I love not man the less but nature more. Genevieve J.—I hope he loves me who calls me Jack. James H.—He could distinguish and divide, A hair, twixt south and south-west side. Dorothy B.—Her hair, her manner, all who saw admired. Ann S.—If naebody care for me, I’ll care for naebody. A physical director may be required to do most anything, even to serve as a piano leg for a half hour. ONCE WHEN WALTER HAD TO WORK THE OLD GOLD 191© DONT’S. 1. Use the main corridor for a gymnasium. 2. Call President Seerley, Prexy, when you call at the office. 3. Advertise in chapel for lost gum, rats or hairpins. 4. Sit in the first twelve rows of seats at Chapel. 5. Use the society hall for spoon holders. 6. Talk when in the library, use mental (telepathy). 7. Get off the walk, read the signs. 8. Think you can do as you please. Now I lay me down to sleep, In my little bed; Exams begin tomorrow morn, The sleepy crammer said. Now I lay me down to sleep, In my little bed; Hope I die before I wake, And thus escape a flunk. Dear Kathryn my bonny Kate, She’s woefully discreet— It takes an hour to coax a kiss, But, oh, that kiss is sweet. 341 “ Ye Editor ” Despondent, homeless, friendless, and hungry THE END Old Normal Students of 1903 and 1904 will recall the large muslin sign stretched between two trees in front of Old Ft. Sumter, which read: PATRONIZE THE NEW STUDENT FIRM. Over the door of the southeast room, now occupied by Dr. Geo. Hearst’s drug room, was the motto: CLOSE MARGINS AND BIG SALES. The new student firm was composed of Macy and Don Campbell, now in the State University, and J. Foy Cross of the present Cross Co. Assisted by the co-operation of the student body, the boys conducted a rapidly-growing business in the renting and selling of text-books, under the firm name of Cross, Campbell Co., until the Campbell boys, having completed their courses, left college to engage in the public school work. The loss of the Campbells, the growth of the enterprise, and the increasing de- mands upon it, called for additional help and a larger investment, and H. C. Snod- grass, a hustling student with some money to invest, came into the firm, which now underwent the change in name from Cross, Campbell Co. to Cross, Snodgrass Co. The new firm, through necessity of larger quarters and better facilities, abandoned the room in Ft. Sumter, and purchased of C. A. Wise Sons Co., the buildings then known as The Normal Book Store and The I. S. N. S. Book Room, together with the stock of books, and the “good w’ill” of that company. In the spring of 1907, Mr. Snodgrass, attracted to other business enterprises, left the company, which has since carried the name, Cross Co. In 1909, the com- pany had again outgrown its quarters, and a 42-foot addition was built to the Old Normal Book Store building, and the old store remodeled, making it one of the largest and best-equipped college stores in the state. A few special features of the new store which attract attention, are: The Athletic Goods Department, The College Souvenir Department, and The College Hill Circulating Library. The Mail Order Business has also greatly increased, with the adoption of better facilities. The store is one of the most progressive college book stores in the country, and is what a college store should be—a product of the student body. 344 Sh! Sh! Someone is Looking! Program. We are receiving orders almost daily from former students. Our service and quality are the same when you are 100 miles away as they are when you are in Cedar Falls. 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BANCROFT’S Beautiful Flowers The name stands for QUALITY in everything in our line JOSEPH BANCROFT SON Catalogue Free CEDAR FALLS, IOWA Tennessee Military Institute SWEETWATER, TENNESSEE On the main line of the Southern Railway, in the mountains of East Tennessee. Most healthful climate in America. Thirty-five states, and three foreign countries represented during: session 1909-1910. Pre- pares for all colleges and universities. Terms. S300. For illustrated catalog, address the Superintendent. WILSON-HARLAN CO.—Clothiers The POPULAR STORE with Young Men CEDAR FALLS Special Invitation We give the Students a special invitation to visit our store, and make it your headquarters while in the city. Look for the big Double Store downtown, and the branch out on the hill. It pays to trade at The Robinson Dry Goods Company CEDAR FALLS, IOWA MORRIS LEVY Gives Satisfaction French Dry Cleaning Done for Ladies and Gentlemen Students given special attention EAST SIDE MAIN Call and see me—“MOSE” Sit? (trlmrifalls Daily Dcxori) J. W. JARNAGIN, Publisher JOB OFFICE In Connection Special Attention Given to MENUS, PROGRAMS SOCIETY PRINTING THE OLD GOLD 191© 4s CALENDAR September September 6—Y. M. C. A. Reception. September 6—First football practice; gridiron spotted with 35 men. September 6—Volume XX of the Normal Eyte appeared in the eastern horizon. September 8—Debating League elects officers. September 19—Apelian leaves Cedar Falls. September 25—Cliorio annual initiation. September 27—Senior class called together. September 28—Freshies apply for enrollment in Campstry. October October 2—Orio-Clio initiation at McAlvin’s Cottage. October 2—Shake-Aristo initiation at Dry Run. October 2—Football. Teachers, 24; Charles City, 0. October 7—Annual Staff elected. October 9—Football. Teachers, 36; Lenox, 0. October 15—Zeta Open Session. October 15—Teachers attend meeting at Cedar Rapids. October 16—Football. Teachers, 6; Leander Clark, 0. October 17—Signs appear, “Parlors Wanted.” Many students have bad colds on Monday. October 20—New Moon; but, Oh, you Weather! October 23—Football. Teachers, 32; St. Joseph’s College, 16. October 25—Simmons wears a “big smile.” October 29—Senior Parly in gymnasium. October 30—Shake-Aristo Banquet. October 30—Cliorio Banquet at Willard Hall. November November 4—The great “Mass Meeting.” November 5—Teachers all go to Des Moines, to State Teachers’ Meeting. November 5—Dual Debate with Ames. Teachers, 3; Ames, 3. November 6—Football. Teachers, 6; Coe’ 0. November 10—Lecture by Maud Ballington Booth. November 13—Football. Teachers, 24; Grinnell, 6. November 13—Black Hawk Co. Fair, at gymnasium. 350 The James Black Dry Goods Co. invites you to visit their new and enlarged Cloak and Suit Department We carry everything that an up-to-date Dry Goods Store should. Trade at Head- quarters—“77 PAYS” We pay your fare. BLACK’S 507-509-511 East Fourth Street, WATERLOO, IOWA Waterloo Shoe Company A. G. McColm,Manager For FINE FOOTWEAR Try Us Chas. Sherwood Florist Prompt Shipments Artistic Floral Designs Bedding Plants Waterloo, Iowa CHAS. SHERWOOD, Store: 317 E. Fourth St., WATERLOO IOWA THE OLD GOLD 191© November November November November November December December December December December December December December December December December December December December December December CALENDAR—November—Continued 19— Maud Powell Trio. 20— Y. M. C. A. Banquet for Football Men. 20—Cliorio oratorical contest. 23—Everybody goes home for Thanksgiving. 30—Students return. December 2—Assignment of extra long lessons. 4—Tahan, the Indian, speaks. 7—“Prexy” invites seniors to front seats in Chapel. 10— Aristo-Philo basket-ball game. Aristos won. 11— Texas Land Lecture. 13—Track men begin winter work. 4—Prof. Merchant wears stilts, on account of deep snow. 15— Debating League chooses Kansas question. 16— Faculty vs. Girls. Basket-ball game. Faculty, 21; Girls, 1. 17— Aristo-Orio Basket-ball game. ARISTOS WON. 17— Ladies’ Oratorical Contest. Alpha, 1st; Neo, 2nd; Clio, 3rd. 18— Xmas trees at all the Societies. 19— Choral Society gives “Messiah.” 20— Simmons calls first Basket-ball practice. 21— Several have “sudden calls” home. 22— Home, sweet home for all. January January 5—Everybody back; had daily storms during vacation. January 6—We all met our dear teachers. January 7—Basket-ball. Teachers, 23; Charles City, 26. January 10—Basket-ball men begin practicing. January 14—Bispham Concert. January 15—Basket-ball. Teachers, 15; Waterloo Y. M. C. A., 25. January 17—Annual Editor makes hard-luck speech in Chapel. January 21—Only night of the year that there wasn’t anything doing. January 22—Basket-ball. Teachers, 11; Iowa City, 32. January 24—Fortune Teller is discovered downtown by freshie girls. January 28—Shake-Zeta and Alpha-Ossili Basket-ball game. January 28—Chresto Open Session. January 29—Basket-ball Team misses train for Charles City. 352 HAMMERSMITH ENGRAVING COMPANY “THE COLLEGE PUBLISHERS Illustrators Printers of HIGH-GRADE Annuals Catalogues Calendars Bulletins SEND IN YOUR SPECIFICATIONS AND GET OUR SPECIAL COLLEGE ANNUAL PROPOSITION 116 Michigan Street, Milwaukee, Wis. WHICH PAYS BEST? May Valentine, 1907, TEACHER, $280; 1910, STENOGRAPHER, $900 Emma Valentine, 1907, TEACHER, $280; 1910, STENOGRAPHER, $900 Six months' schooling with us increased their earning power 222 per cent The WATERLOO BUSINESS COLLEGE Write for Records of Others. ALMON F. GATES, President, Waterloo, Iowa. EASLEY Gust. Nykvist Sells “A Live Merchant Tailor” Stein-Bloch Company’s and Adler’s Collegian Clothes EAST SIDE OF MAIN ST., Cedar Falls, Iowa WATERLOO—WEST SIDE ENOUGH SAID DO YOU KNOW Buffalo Candy Kitchen Bliss Bros., Props. WILLARD Wholesale and Retail Homemade Candies, Ice Cream, Cigars, and Fruits ALEXANDER TRY US On Second and Main Streets 7 he Up-to-date C lot liters W. A. BEATTY Ladies’ and Gents’ Garments The Seniors Trade There French Dry Cleaned and Pressed A Square Deal Number 324 Main Street THE OLD GOLD 1910 CALENDAR-February February 1—Orchestra went to New Hartford. February 2—Basket-ball Game. Teachers, 22; Kansas, 15. February 4—Orchestra Concert. February 5—Teachers melt when calling roll. Why? Fire. February 7—Senior reception at Seerley’s. February 11—Preliminary Oratorical Contest for Interstate. Shake, 1st; Alpha 2nd. February 12—Senior Party. February 13—Basket-ball Team went to Cornell. February 14—“What every woman knows.” February 17—Triangular Debate. Philo, 6; Orio, 3; Arisot, ? February 18—Basket-ball. Teachers “trim” Cornell. February 25—Basket-ball. Teachers win over Waterloo Y. M. C. A. February 26—Alderman gets the “Chicken Pox.” March March 1—Examinations begin. March 1—Alphas won Intcrsociety Championship in Basket-ball. March 7—“Minnesingers” start on a week’s tour. March 9—School closes. March 15—Students return. March 18—Reading in Auditorium. March 19—Shake-Aristo Banquet. March 21—Professor Parish meets death in railroad accident. March 23—Funeral services of Professor Parish. March 24—Lecture by McIntyre. March 27—Easter Parade. March 29—Track men get first good workout. 354 The Cedar Falls Candy Kitchen HLISS BROS., Proprietors Homemade Candies, Ice Cream, Cigars and Fruits When you want the Newest Styles, Best Fitting, Most Reasonably Priced SHOES go to Boysen Shoe Co. Number 213 Main Street CEDAR FALLS, IOWA Quality is our word. Make us prove it. BENDIT BROWN Successor to Thomsen Brown Merchant Tailors 116 Main Street, Opposite Bur Hotel Chase’s Jewelry Store is headquarters for all Society and Sorority Pins. Also the Official Alumni Pins WRITE H. L. 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