NORMAL TIMES At VOLUME 3 Central State Normal LOCK HAVEN, PA., MAY School 7,1925 NUMBER 12 ^ W^^7^1/W<^ 5 Chapel exercises on Wednesda.v, April 29, were devoted to the honoring of the memory of Dr. .1. George Becht, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, whose funeral was held that afternoori at 2:15 at Williamsport. During t h e hour of the funeral all work throughout the building ceased. Mr. Ulmer in t h e following speech iiaid tribute to t h e man he h,ad personally known and admired: The alumni of this school who live or teach in Southwestern Pennsylvania pledged their allegiance to Central State Normal's new principal at their annual banquet, held this year on April 18, in the Fort P i t t Hotel, Pittsburgh. It was a typical, lively, friendly Pittsburgh affair, with about sixty of the alumni present, representing classes from 1887 to 1924; with Principal John A. Entz, head of the California State Normal School, and a graduate of Lock Haven in the class of 1899, running off a lengthy toast list in his capacity as toastmaster; with the new principal of the school making his first appearance in an alumni group; and with loyalty to Central State and all that she stands for running high. Fred Balfour, 1903, and J. Buell Snyder, 1901, kept the songs going in spirited fashion. Mrs. Luna B. Hill, 1887, secretary of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Alumni Association, to whom much of the credit for the success of the affair is due, acted as a steering committee in finding place cards and in getting acquainted. Albert Howe, 1889, president of the association, ran off the self-introductions which feature these Pittsburgh gatherings, and presided at the short business session, in which L. G. Chorpenning, 1898, was elected president of tho association for the ensuing year, and Mrs. Elmer E. Houck, 1905, was elected secretary. Toastmaster John A. Entz, one of Lock Haven's graduates, who profited by her teaching to such an extent that he is operating that excellent and (luckily for us, perhaps) distant rival of ours at California, introduced in order William L. Dively, 1921, a senior a t the University of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Marjorie Sones Boyd, 1919; Mrs. Mayme Straessley, 1903; Fred Balfour, 1903; S. H. Keplogle, 1895, assistant superintendent of Pittsburgh's schools; Dean W. O. Chambers, 1887, head of Penn State's School of Education; Dr. Dallas W. Armstrong, Loek Haven's new principal, and Prof. T. W. Trembath. Each of them contributed anecdotes of Lock Haven as she has been, pledged hearty support to her now, or predicted her rosy future. Master Dean Mikesell gave (Continued on page 5) Mr. Long's Name Omitted I n the previuos issue, through an oversight, Mr. Long's name did not appear with those of the speakers at the farewell banquet held in honor of Mr. Drum. Mr. Long spoke of the harmony which existed between the local school authorities and Mr. Drum. He said that that he regretted seeing Mr. Drum leave and assured Mr. Armstrong of the cooperation of the local school board with him in anything he may do. J. The noblest creature of God's creation is a righteous man or womaji. Righteousness is the only thing that is permanent; all other things are bur temporary. It is the noble man t h a t the Psalmist referred to when he said, "Thou hast created him little lower t h a n the angels." The greatest loss that can come to the world is when a noble soul ceases its earthly existence. The greatest heritage that the world has is the memory of a gre.at personality. Wc a r e called on this morning to mourn the los'? of a great man. We also rejoice in t h e memory of a life that has enriched and ennobled mankind. I F IHBRE I S M^ P U C E IU THE VIORLD vmERK 6 j ^ I S U K l l t X TO OBT A BAO fALL, I t I S ON THE TENNIS COURTS. DOfIT PALt TOO HARB. WHEN KOU HEAR HER CAU.. * f 6 R W , LOVE, XOUR FAVOdi' I T I S BEST, klMKYa, TO THROW THE QA«S. Praeco Goes to Press C. S. N. S. will n o t need the subtile workings of Coue on its subconscious mind to convince itself that "Every year in every wa.v Praeco gets better and better." Proofs for this stand out in bold relief and can be stated thus: 1925 Praeeo is bigger—twenty more jiages than any previous Praeco. Its art work is unified, representing the best old fashioned designers would do for us from cover to cover. Praeco is origiual in its ideas and execution of them. The school organizations have put their best into designing their pages. Praeco has gone to press and will be out on time if the Grit Publishing Company's record for efficient service is still running. The stjiflf has the nerve to enter it in an All-American Year Book Scoring Contest; the results of which will be published iu Normal Times next September. We make these claims for our Praeco because we have studied, revised, and studied the material for it until it is now in the nth degree of excellence. Also because we have the opinions of two experts in Year Book constitution concerning our own efforts in that direction. The representative of the Grit Publishing Company who went over the material before it was released to him considers (Continued on page 4) I ^M\ \ Mr. Drum Gives Farewell Address Mr. Drum spoke on "Service" on March 30. He discussed it from the teacher's standpoint, mentioning the diflferent kind of service different kinds of teach ers may render. The good that a teacher maj' do is not measured in terms of her salary. The more a teacher possesses the more she can share, so the ambitious teacher eau give more than the ambitionless one. Mr. Drum spoke of the advisability of continuing the course here through a university until one is granted a degree. I t is the aim of t h e school to instill this desire iu all students. At no time since Mr. Drum's resignation was made known has its full import been brought to us as it was on this morniug. In closing he extended his wish for the future success to the student body. The exercises ended by the singing of "Believe Me, if All Those Endearing Young Charms," requested by Mr. Drum. Sixth Grade Hike Miss Giles took t h e pupils of the sixth grade on a hike and picnic on Saturday, April 25. They reported that they spent a ver.v en,joyable day studying flowers and birds. For a third of a century Dr. J. George Becht has been closely and intimately associated with the educational activities of Pennsylvania. No future historian will be able to write the educational history of this period without prominently mentioning the name of Dr. Becht. To me, personally, the loss of Dr. Becht seems very real and personal. My earliest educational experiences were intimately and closely associated with this inspiring man. First, as a teacher, then as a County Superintendent, later as a friend and valued counselor, since then he has been associated with the State Department of Public (Continued on page 3) Alumni, Attention! Central State's Biggest Reunion of Alumni will occur on May 30. Make your plans. Write to Miss Edna Rich, Alumni Secretary, Lock Haven, to make your reservations. Note a few of the special commencement features: May 29, 8:00—Junior Class Plays. May 30, 1:00—Health Education Department "Stunt" Program. May 30, 3:00—"The Reader," oneact play, by the Senior Class. May 30, 3:30—Alumni meeting. Solos by Miss Agnes Gailey, '15, Mrs. Clyde Stouck, '20, Miss Ada Sperrlng. '16. Talks by Alumni. Business geesion of the Alumni Association. May 30, 6:15—The Alumni Banquet. May 30, 9:00—The Alumni Dance. May 31, J u n e 1 and 2—The Baccalaureate Services, Class Day, and Commencement of the Class of 1925. There is a royal welcome for you back in your old Alma Mater. Write to every member of your class t h u s : "I will see you in Lock Haven on Central State's Alumni Day, May 30." NORMAL " A t the Movies" A grand oii])ortunity to study types and "see ourselves iis others see us" wns presented by the .Iunior Play Production class when they ])ieseiited "At the Movies," April 1. In Clarice we found the llapjier movie fan. Nell, her country cousin, was likewise a fan, but of more liiuited cxjierieiice. Mr. and Mrs. (irifjKS were rejiresent.-itive of the usual sinijile jieople wlio seek 1-eereatioii and eiijeyiiient iu the jiictiiri.' ]ihices. The lines of Mrs. Griggs when she sa.ys, "I believe this is an educational ).let nre." nnd forthwith deiiarts, are char aeteristic of the attituile of many peojile toward tliese ]iii-tures. "The Man in the Aisle" is not at all unusual but is to be seen in nuist any movie house. The production was good. Reggie Fitzsiininons deserves s]iecial iiieiitioii for his work. The Cast The Man in the Aisle Reginald Fitzsiininons Mrs. Griggs Mildred Reiter Mr. Griggs Hugh Fredericks Clarice Edith Morrison Nell Rose Bower Novel Performance in Chapel The sixth grade gave a new an 1 unique denidiisti-ation of the work that is being directed by their ofBciciit training teacher, Miss Giles, April 24. Marion Shaw directed the singing, which was very well done, despite the changing condition of the children's voices. A few of the pupils read some of their papers which were written in their various classes. Marjorie Deise and Joseph Furst read "Why I like geography." Marjorie Glise's interest was on English; while Myra Burd's and Esther Hardy's favorites were History jind Hygiene. No program would be complete without the mathematical side; Its enthusiast was Sheldon Moore. The papers read gave one many different views of the children; the things that appealed to them were plainly seen. Y. W. Contest The Y. W. G. A. held a contest in meetings between the Juniors and the Seniors. The Seniors' meeting was held Wednesday before Easter vacation. The most important feature by the Senior meeting was a vocal duet, by Etelka Kiffer and Gertrude McDermott, "My Task." The Junior meeting was hold the Wednesday following Easter vacation. The characteristic features of their meeting was to pantomino the activities of the y. w. The judges of this contest, Miss Roberts, Miss Rowo and Miss Faust, decided in favor of the Seniors. The honor was given to the Seniors because their meeting was more of a devotional type. Miss Roberts, Miss Whitwell and Miss Alber went to Williamsport March 31, lo see Jane Cowl play in "Romeo and Juliet." The little Normalites stayed at home to study their lessons, and all tho t i m e regretted the fact that they were not allowed to go down town to see "Abie's Irish Rose." On Receiving Grades for Sehool Work 1 dii nut know wliether or not it has e\er been yiuir exjierience, during your school life to receive good, or perhaps excellent grades, nor do I know whetlier or not you have ever received any siiecial cminneudation for your work in li'diit (if any of your classes by .1 welliiieaniiig teacher. But I do know very well what the experience of such a iierson is, 1 .'iin not alleitipt ing to give you a dissertati^in upiiii my own jiarticular scholastic jKiwers luir am I tr>-ing to jiat myself before you in any light other than my true self. Another thing: I t is not my belief tliat a student should nut receive good grades if he deserves them. Oh, no! Far be it from me to say or believe such a thing for I wonld indeed be r.-ither queer if I were to profess such a belief. Have you ever been asked by sume friend what grade yon have made in some phase of your scliool work? It would indeed be something new if a student were found who had never lieen asked such a thing—and have you ever noticed, in most eases, how you reply? If I am the one questioned, and I have made good marks, I answer with a sort of reluctance, as if I had been caught at some trick, or as if I were trying to apologize for it. AVhy do t think that I have to make excuses for such a grade? It must be that I fear the remarks and the thoughts of those, who asked the question. What do these jieople say? More than likel.v something like this: "Huh, I'll bet you study all night," or "Well, I could do that good too if I wanted to spend all my time studying these crazy books," perhaps "That must be some life .you lead; nothing but eat, sleep and study, mostly study." I know because I've said the same things myself and I realized while I was saying them that I jirobably did not have much right to say such things. I didn't stoji to think that perhaps that person had studied some at the right time and I hadn't done nny studying at all and did not deserve good grades. TIMES iiKii-k?" "Why I never thought that of you." What happens if some teacher thinks that I must be commended before the class tor some good jiiece of work that I have done? If I should look around after the deed is done, I catch a fewsmiles as if their originators wanted to say, "Very good, Jenny, very good indeed," and jierehance I hear a few supjiressed sounds evidently caused by extreme amusement of a sort that somehow does not produce any similar emotion in me. Now because this happens and because others feel constrained to make such coinments I have never enjoyed to its last extreme any public praise by my teachers, and I do not cry it to tho four winds when 1 make good marks. But what do I do if I am distinguished by my indift'ereuce toward my studies and consequently receive low grades? Do I keep quiet? Certainl.y not. I let every one know what a hard path I must hoe, how badly I am treated b.v my teachers, and what injustice I meet at every hand. I am treated w-ith less resjiect than others. I am don-ii trodden by my heartless oppressors. What chance have I with my teachers working against me? My grades are not my fault. I work hard, yes, even toil over my books, and these marks, these marks mind you, are the result. After I have received such grades for a while I make light of them and take a doubtful pride in telling folks I am careless. It does not concern me—no, not until it comes time to take home my rejiort. And then—here again I make excuses for my marks. It doesn't seem to matter much whether I stand high or low, for I feel it my duty to excuse myself in either case. Why? I do not know. Concert Artists Secured The Normal School has been very fortunate in securing concerts and entertainments of the highest grade for the last few years and is trying to surpass them for the year 1925-26. So far four well known artists have And wdiy should I josh a good student been secured while a few other are to when he happens to make a low grade? be engaged soon. Those already schedAfter it has become the generally ac- uled are: Kathryn Meisle, contralto of cepted opinion that some student is tho Chicago Opera Company, in a song bound to receive a good mark for every recital, October 9; Julia Clausaeu, conthing he does, should he happen to get tralto, in a song recital, November 13; a low mark, I immediately knock him Elly Ney, noted pianist, February 26; with such remarks a s : "Why such a Paul Allhouse, noted tenor, March 19. ^ If you desire the NORMAL TIMES this year fill in this coupon. Send it with Seventy-five cents to: N O R M A L TIMES LOCK HAVEN, PA. Name Street and hlo.. Cify and State It Pays to Advertise The inembers of Price Literary Society entertained the "Shake" Soeiety in an open meeting, April 24. In order that they might feel more at home the Shakespeare song was sung. The main feature of the program was the various tableaus representing well known advertisements. These scenes took one to sunimer resorts, into tho home, on the beach. The various ad vertisements represented were: AtWater Kent Radio, Suiikist Oranges, Hawaiian Tourist Bureau, Lux, Chesterfield, Coca-Cola. Those who deserves much credit for making these scenes a success are Byron McDowell, Hugh Fredericks, Janet Campbell, Marian Bailey, Rita McAlee, K a t h r y n Hasson, Jo Beaujon, Veronica Joyce, Hettie Holman, Peg Cunningham, Margaret Ulsh, Betty Shellenberger, Mary Jean Trembath, Margaret Gurrell and Carman .Johnson. But advertising was not the only way of entertaining. Price has some very talented members, not only in one line but many. Roberta Wolfe and Hazel .Moose sang "Dark Brown Is the River." A reading entitled "Sad and Good Attention," was greatly enjoyed by the audience as jiresented by Mary Taylor. A piano duet was played by Anne Ginger and Etelka Kiffer. Boy's Day Room The second seniester finds Brown Bossert hard at work. He has already limited his visitors (the girls) to nine a day, no one being allowed to stay more than forty-five minntes. His practice in jienmanship has so stiffened his fingers that he is scarcely able to manipulate his fiddle. Go slow. Brown! Bill Bitner is trying to keep his equilibrium by placing a girl on each side of him. He finds that this is an improvement over the old method which required only one girl; the only objection is that he must select small ones in order to keep them in place. Those seats in the day room are too darn narrow. Threats from fair maidens of the day room caused Fredericks to lose his mustache. When one sacrifices as much as Fredericks did to have something admirable, why don't the girls admire it? Praeco Editor for 1926 The editor-in-chief and business manager of Praeco for 1926 are to be chosen by the Juniors this year. Previously the editors of Praeco have been chosen by the Seniors at the beginning of the school year. As a result the editor-inchief was rushed into the work without any experience. According to the new plan the Junior editor-in-chief will bo able to get some pointers about the work from the Senior editor-in-chief. A committee—Hazel Moose, Eleanor McMaekin, Leonore Sharp—was appointed tc choose, with Mr. Trembath, those who are best fitted for the position. Election will take plaee soon. Rita Dale (looking at a letter that still remained in a mail box)—"I wonder who lives in box No. 621?" NORMAL NORMAL TIMES Paid Tribute to Dr. J. George Normal Timos is publislied at Central State Norma School, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, by the Board of Editors of Normal Times. The Hubscriptioii rate to all nlumni nnd undergraduates of the sehool is "5 cents. Address all coniinnnications to T. "VV. Trembath, C. S. N. S., Ixick Haven, I'ennn. (Continued from page 1) I n s t r u c t i o n of w h i c h he h a s b e e n t h e e s t e e m e d a n d h o n o r e d h e a d f o r some years. I n a t t e i n p t i n g to a n a l y z e a t this time the things that m a k e Dr. Becht s t a n d out i n menior.v as f e w d o or m a y e x p e c t t o d o , we m a y m e n t i o n first his friendshiji. He was a f r i e n d of t h e p e o p l e a n d he, in turn, n u m b e r e d his friends as legion. To m e e t h i m a n d k n o w h i m w a s t o love him. I l i s d i s p o s i t i o n was a l w a y s s u n n y and cheerful. H e never let a friend go b y u n r e c o g n i z e d . Ho w a s a l w a y s at his s e r v i c e . H e k n e w t h e t r u e a r t of making friends. The art is no secret, b n t w-e a r e all n o t w i l l i n g t o p a y t h e price. Y o u ask, " W h a t is t h o j i r i c e ? " I answer "Service, connected with a kindly a n d loving disposition." BOABB OF EDITORS Violet Agnew, Geraldine Beas, Barbara Ciiamnlin, Mary Elizabetli Cook, John Follmer, Margaret Gledhill, l.ydia Gross, Albert Hauke, Mnrjjaret Heylmun, Alma Knisely, Grace McKinney, Mary Mitelieil, Dorothy Moody, Elverda Rieliardson, Marian Sliaw, Jesse \Vard, Madeline Weakiiind, Carrolyn W^ein, Timothy Ferguson, Georgia Burkett. Lenora Sharp, Mildred Myers, Thelma Cullen, Sara Friediiiau. Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in section 110,3, Act of October 8, 1917, authorized July 3, lil28. M A Y 7, 1925 Editorials Becht W i t h tho a d v e n t of good t e n n i s w e a t h er t h e s t u d e n t s a r e r e a l i z i n g t h e w i s d o m of h a v i n g a s c h e d u l e for t h e u s e of t h e f o u r c o u r t s . I n t h i s w a y e v e r y one h a s a f a i r c h a n c e a n d no one c a n i n o n o p o lize fl c o u r t . H e n e v e r t l i o u g h t of self. H e was w i l l i n g t o jiay t h e p r i c e . T h e n a g a i n , D r . B e c h t wns a n e d u c a t o r a n d a l w a j s h a d at h e a r t t h e c h i l d r e n f o r w h o s o welf a r e he w-as directl.y or e v e n remotel.y responsible. H i s j j e r s o n a l i t y w a s such S t u d e n t s of t h e S e n i o r c l a s s , who h a v e t h a t he i n s j i i r e d t h e y o u n g e s t c h i l d , t h e a l w a y s b e e n e a g e r f o r t h e a r r i v a l of b a b e s , a n d t h e j i a r e n t w i t h a n e q u a l each v a c a t i o n , a r e r e a l i z i n g w h a t t h e a m o u n t of e n t h u s i a s m . H e was proschool m e a n s t o t h e m ns t h e l a s t d a y s g r e s s i v e a n d m o d e r n , ever l o o k i n g a h e a d , b u t n e v e r f o r g e t t i n g to p r o f i t b y t h e of t h e i r s t a y h e r e d r a w s n e a r . m i s t a k e s of t h e jiast. Tho plan recently adopted b y the H i s t r a i n i n g n n d e x p e r i e n c e a s an J u n i o r s of e l e c t i n g t h e E d i t o r - i n - C h i e f a n d B u s i n e s s M a n a g e r of P r a e c o i n t h e e d u c a t o r e m i n e n t l y fitted h i m t o b e tlie J u n i o r Y e a r so t h a t t h e y m a y be coached h e a d of t h e School S y s t e m of h i s n a t i v e b.y t h o S e n i o r E d i t o r - i n - C h i e f w i l l r e - S t a t e , w h i c h he so d e a r l y l o v e d . H e was r e s u l t in t h e b e t t e r m e n t of o u r school t h e j i r o d u c t of t h e n e w school a n d w h e n m e r e l y a. b o y , h e r e c e i v e d a c e r t i f i c a t e annual. t o t e a c h i n t h e schools of L y c o m i n g I t w a s v e r y fitting for t h e N o r m a l C o u n t y , H e l a t e r g r a d u a t e d f r o m LaSehool to h o n o r tlio m e m o r y of D r . J . f a y e t t e C o l l e g e a n d b e c a m e t h e p r i n c i G e o r g e B e c h t , t h e m a n w-ho h a s d o n e so p a l of t h e M u n c y H i g h S c h o o l . When m u c h f o r o u r P e n n s y l v a n i a schools, b y C o u n t y S u i i e r i n t e n d e n t C h a r l e s L o s e rec e a s i n g all w o r k d u r i n g t h o h o u r of his t i r e d f r o m t h e S u p e r i n t e n d e n e y of L y funeral. c o m i n g C o u n t y , G e o r g e B e c h t , a s h e was f a m i l i a r l y k n o w n t o his f r i e n d s , h a d so e n d e a r e d h i m s e l f t o t h e p e o p l e of t h a t Wliat One May Hear at C o u n t y t h a t h e w a s e l e c t e d w i t h o u t opC/* O* -^a td* p o s i t i o n f o r f o u r successive t e r m s . H e vAas j i e r s o n a l l y k n o w n a n d a n e v e r welE L E V E N - T H I R T Y A. M. " W e l l , w h o i s d o i n g a l l t h a t m u m b l i n g come v i s i t o r i n a l m o s t e v e r y h o m e i n W h e n he finally r e s i g n e d down the hall? I t s o u n d s as t h o u g h t h e C o u n t y . s o m e o n e w a s t a l k i n g low t o h e r s e l f . " t h e S u p e r i n t e n d e n c 3 ' , t h o e x p r e s s i o n of " I do b e l i e v e s h e is r e a d i n g s o i n e t h i u g . r e g r e t w a s u n i v e r s a l . L e t ' s see, w h a t t i m e i s i t ? ElevenDr. B e c h t t h e n b e c a m e a s s o c i a t e d w i t h thirty." t h e W e s t C h e s t e r S t a t e N o r m a l School " I k n o w w h a t it is n o w . ' P e g ' Z u r e - a s H e a d of t h e D e j i a r t i n e n t of E d u c a t i o n , wich h a s r e c e i v e d a l e t t e r . " f r o m w h i c h p o s i t i o n ho was c a l l e d t o t h e P r i n c i j i a l s h i p of t h e S t a t e N o r m a l School T E N O'CLOCK P . M. at Clarion. I know very intimately " O h , M a r g y ! a r e y o u g e t t i n g uji e a r l y a m a n w h o was a s s o c i a t e d i n t h i s N o r in t h e m o r n i n g . " m a l School w o r k . T h i s m a n s a i d , " D r . " W e l l , will you w a k e n m e ? I simBecht w a s successful because he was p l y h a v e t o stud.y m y h i s t o r y . " k i n d b u t firm, j u s t b u t m e r c i f u l . He " S a y , M a r g y , I h a v e six p a p e r s of c o u l d a l w a y s s e e t h i n g s f r o m t h e stup e n m a n s h i p t o do. W o u l d y o u m i n d calld e n t s p o i n t of v i e w . H e i n s p i r e d e v e r y ing m e ? " student t o the best that was within him. " G i r l s , w h a t w o u l d y o u do w i t h o u t H o a l w a y s s a w t h e good a n d h e l p e d peot h a t all n i g h t l i g h t ? " p l e to f o r g o t t h e b a d . " MOST A N Y TIME D U R I N G T H E DAY " H a v e y o u a n y c a n d y ? Oh, y e s ! W e l l inn.y I c h a r g e ? Oh, t h a n k s ! " "Oh, gee! You h a v e n ' t a n y t h i n g I l i k e . H o w m u c h a r e t h e s e ? O n l y five cents?" " W e l l , I ' l l t a k e o n e of t h e s e a n d - n n d — l e t m e see. I guess a " H e r s h e y " will be all r i g h t . " " T h e r e ! That's t e n cents. Shall I put m y n a m e u p h e r e ? All r i g h t , t h a n k s . W e l l , so l o n g ! " H e w a s finall.y called b y t h e n e w l y c r e a t e d S t a t e B o a r d t o b e c o m e t h e Executive S e c r e t a r y of t h a t b o d y . The N o r m a l S c h o o l offered h i m m o r e m o n e y f o r t h i s n e w p o s i t i o n if h e w o u l d b u t rem.ain, b u t he j i e r s o n a l l y t o l d mo t h a t h e n e v e r l e t m o n e y b e t h e d e c i d i n g fact o r in d e t e r m i n i n g a, jiositioii. T h i s now a n d w i d e r field g a v e h i m n e w o p p o r t u n i t i e s of u s e f u l n e s s a n d w e l l fitted h i m to b e c o m e t h o f u t u r e H e a d of t h e State School Svstem. TIMES H e was o f t e n jiut to t h e t e s t , b u t remained t r u e to his ideals, a n d his friends iiuiltijilied. H e w-as r e c o g n i z e d as n m a n fonr s q u a r e ; o n e who w-ould n o t s t o o p to t h e m e t h o d s of t h e c o m m o n jiolitician. I n e v e r saw h i m a n g r y exeejit w-licii he r e f e r r e d to t h e m e t h o d s of t h e b u t too c o m m o n p o l i t i c i a n s who o f t e n s o u g h t to i n n u e n c e a n d c o m b i n e t h e Schools of the State. Early Hikes S j i e a k i n g of e a r l y m o r n i n g h i k e s o r h i k e s i n g e n e r a l , a s a s o u r c e of i n s p i r a tion they cannot be excelled. Anything f r o m across-the-country d a s h e s to a r o u n d - t h e - b l o c k s t r o l l s s e e m tc b e t r y i n g t o g a i n a p l a c e in t h e s p a cious t e r m h i k e . W h a t would n a t u r a l l.v b e a n o r d i n a r y b u s i n e s s w a l k is n o w a hike and since it b e c a m e a fad people D r . B e c h t i n s j i i r e d a l o y a l t y a m o n g a r e o u t h i k i n g to h e a l t h w h o w o u l d n o t t h o s e w i t h w-lioni h e w o r k e d t h a t few lie h e a l t h y for t h o w o r l d if it w-ere n o t m e n could e q u a l . N o t t h e lo.yalty of a i'or st.yle. Tho trees have never whism a c h i n e or s y s t e m , b u t t h e l o y a l t y ni' jiered to t h o s e peojile t h e t r u e m e a n i n g h e a r t to h e a r t . of a h i k e . Kiiially, t h e b e s t a n d t h e higliest t h i n g t h a t c a n b e s a i d of a n y m a n is t h a t he was a C h r i s t i a n g e n t l e m a n . A n d t h i s Jirdbalily a c c o u n t s f o r all tlie o t h e r t r a i t s that have been mentioned. H e w-as a Icillower of t h e M a n of G a l i l e e . H e lived his r e l i g i o n . H e loved t r u t h . H e h a t e d hypocrisy and sham. H e c o u n t e d it h i s h i g h e s t Jirivilege w h e n h e c o u l d lead s o m e one i n t o t h e h i g h e r a n d b e t t e r life. H e h a s n o w f o u n d h i s r e w a r d ajij i a r e n t l y i n t h e m i d s t of h i s u s e f u l n e s s . H i s l o y a l d e v o t i o n a n d u n s e l f i s h service t o t h e c a u s e t h a t he so d e a r l y loved J i r o b a b l y sacrified s o m e y e a r s of usef u l n e s s , b u t t h e m e m o r y of s u c h a life a n d c h a r a c t e r will g o o n a n d E t e r n i t y o n l y will r e v e a l t o u s t h e full s t a t u r e of a s o u l t h a t loves God a n d F e l l o w m e n , a n d s e r v e s b o t h . H e shall n o t h a v e lived i n v a i n if we a r e i n s p i r e d b,y h i s exa m p l e to t h e b e s t a n d h i g h e s t t h a t is within us. Juniors Conduct "Y" T h e Y. W . m e e t i n g , W e d n e s d a y , A p r i l l o , w a s t a k e n i n c h a r g e of b y t h e newJ u n i o r Cabinet m e m b e r s and was under t h e l e a d e r s h i p of R o s e B o w e r . T h e m a i n f e a t u r e of t h e p r o g r a m was t h e sliort t a l k s g i v e n b y t h e g i r l s . H a r r i e t K e l t s p o k e of t h e r e l i g i o u s outlook t h e g i r l s s h o u l d t a k e t o w a r d t h e s o c i e t y , m a k i n g i t a u n i o n of m a n y C h r i s t i a n d e n o m i n a t i o n s , o u t of w h i e h t r u e C h r i s t i a n i t y a n d f e l l o w s h i p should grow a m o n g all our girls. H e l e n Kokron t a l k e d of t h e social side, h a v i n g a s h o r t t a b l e a u g i v e n b y s e v e r a l g i r l s a s a n illustration. M a r g a r e t H i r s h t o l d of t h e Social Service work the girls h a d been d o i n g a n d could continue, especially at b a b y c l i n i c s or t h e C h i l d r e n ' s H o m e . A tableau was also given with this talk, showing how good w o r k for these purposes can be done. The p r o g r a m was very i n t e r e s t i n g and a very enjoyable half hour was spent in t h e Y. W . r o o m s , f r o m w h i c h we c a n c o n c l u d e t h a t o u r c o m i n g y e a r is g o i n g to b e a g r e a t s u c c e s s . Plays at Saturday Night Dances 0 . S. N. S. h a s a m i g h t y g o o d orchestra. T h i s w.as p r o v e n b y t h o success of t h e S a t u r d a y n i g h t d a n c e s o n A p r i l 18 a n d 25. T h e d a n c e r s c e r t a i n l y e n j o y e d tho peppy music. "Follow the Swallow" s e e m e d to b e m o s t e n j o y e d a n d was heartily applauded. The Seniors couldn't h e l p c o n t r a s t i n g it w-ith t h e m u s i c of last year. H i k e is sinijily a w o r d which s h o u l d lie a|i|i!ied to t h a t jirocess which w a r m s one UJI on cool, c r i s p m o r n i n g s t o h e a r , see a n d feel t h o s e t h i n g s which n a t u r e is f a i r l y h a n d i n g o u t t o us, b u t n o t o n a s i l v e r t r a y a s s o m e s e e m to e x p e c t . O r if t h e w e a t h e r is such t h a t n o w a r m i n g uj> is n e c e s s a r y t h a t g i v e s u s all t h e m o r e o j i p o r t u n i t y t o m a k e u s e of every sense with which we are endowed. E v e n n o n s e n s e , which is t h e w o r d u s u a l l y a p p l i e d to such c a p r i c e s b y t h o s e «liose t h o u g h t s r u n in a trench, is necess a r y f o r t h e f u l l a p p r e c i . a t i o n of a h i k e , e a r l j - or o t h e r w i s e . W o r d s a r e t o o i n a d e q u a t e to e x p r e s s the feeling t h a t comes from watching t h e first v a r i - h u e d s t r e a k s of s u n r i s e c o m i n g to r u l e t h e d a y , t h e c l e a r f r e e n o t e s of a s m a l l f e a t h e r e d wood folk t i y i n g to t e l l t h e f o o l i s h w o r l d w h a t h e t h i n k s of it, or c a t c h i n g a f a i n t whiff of r e a l p e r f u m e c o m i n g f r o m a r a r e s p o t of b e a u t y n e a r t h e e a r t h , which is in i t s m o d e s t w-ay p r o t e s t i n g a g a i n s t t h e law- of t h e s u r v i v a l of t h e fittest. E x c e s s e n e r g y finds a p u r p o s e f u l outlet i n hill c l i m b i n g , a n d n o t h i n g s h o r t of choioping wood is a b e t t e r t h i n g f o r finding a lost t e m p e r ; this intimacy w i t h t h e p o w e r s of g r e a t e r forces. H u m a n c o m p a n i o n s h i p is s u r e l y lacki n g in quality c o m p a r e d with the friendl i n e s s of t h o g r e a t o u t s i d e . The harm o n y a n d i n - t u n e - n e s s of n a t u r e p u t s o n e in s t e p w i t h w o r k a n d h e l p s t o find a t r u e r e l a t i o n s h i p w i t h t h e r e s t of the world. A n d a f t e r a l l a n e a r l y hike s i m p l y g i v e s o n e a c h a n c e t o t a k e a full b r e a t h . Yea Seniors N O S E N I O R C L A S S A F T E R MAY 23 O h ! b o y ! C a n y o u b e l i e v e i t ? Doesn ' t t h a t m a k e y o u f e e l l i k e l o o s i n g all of t h a t S e n i o r d i g n i t y a n d j u s t give a w h o o p a n d do a j i g ? I t i s t h e b e g i n n i n g of S e n i o r p r i v i l e g e s b u t w i l l b e o n l y two m o r e w e e k s u n t i l we will be g r a d u a t i n g f r o m old N o r m a l . J u s t t h e s a m e t h o u g l i it r a t h e r g i v e s o n e a t h r i l l t o be free from all work for two whole w e e k s . B u t w o n ' t t h e J u n i o r s be e n v i ous, for t h e y a r e n o t relieved u n t i l tha 20th of M a y , a n d t h e n t h e y will h a v e t o go h o m o t o r e t u r n a n o t h e r d a y . Y e s , S e n i o r s , y o u a r o t o h a v e n o class a f t e r t h e 2 3 r d of M a y . J u s t t h e s a m e , y o n will t a k e y o u r e x a m i n a t i o n s t h o last t w o p e r i o d s t h a t y o u a r e i n class. Tliose l a s t t w o c l a s s e s a r e v e r y i m p o r t a n t so s h o w y o u r stuff. T h i s d o c s not a p p l y T h e o r c h e s t r a has shown g r e a t im- to those s t u d e n t s who a r e teaching in j r o v e m e n t u n d e r Miss W l i i t w e l l ' s d i r e c - t h e t r a i n i n g sehool. T h e y do n o t finish t i o n a n d we h o p e to h e a r it e v e r y S a t u r - u n t i l t h e 29tli, t h e d a y of the J u n i o r day night. Jilay. NORMAL TIMES Naturalist's Club Perambulates S. S. Wyer Lectures Samuel S. Wyer, a lecturer of t h e Smithsonian Institute, visited Lock Haven during the last week of April. I n his series of talks Dr. Wyer had three big questions which ho wished to bring before the American public. This he thinks can be done through the American Jiublic schools, hence his visit to Lock Haven State Normal School. The biggest of these questions, under which the other two may possibly be jilaced, is the question of the conservation of our natural resources. Tho other two were the rapid growth of civilization and tlie lack of statistics in the molding of public beliefs. The former of these last two Dr. Wyer illustrated by the growth of transportation, especially the railways, and the latter by .a brilliant diseussion of the Muscles Shoals question. Dr. Wyer has made a thorough study of the Muscles Shoals question and gave great numbers of statistics to show t h a t its greatness is nowhere near what common public opinion has supposed i t to be. He quoted newspaptus, magazines, and men as to the irajiortance of government control of this project. The minimum horsepower of Muscles Shoals is one hundred thousand, whib? a steam plant outside of Pittsburgh makes two and one half times as much electricity, and Niagara Falls can possibly make two hundred and fifty times as much. Dr. Wyer says, "The Wilson Dam is the longest in the world, and is the biggest in structure, but this does not necessarily mean that it produces more elec tricity than any other dam in the world." among which are. Producers Gas and Gas Producers; Regulation, Valuation and Depreciation of Public Utilities; and the text book. Gas Engines and Gas Producers. Praeco Goes to Press (Continued from page 1) the art work especially fine, which is fortunate, considering that the book is dedicated to Miss Yale. One who has edited a Year Book a n d assisted in the editing of two other college books said that the main feature of our Praeco is In his lecture on the growth of trans- originality, in which quality it would exjiortation in the world. Dr. Wyer illus- ceed Temple University's 1925 Year trated by pictures and charts thrown Book. on the screen with the aid of a lantern. Praeco will contain the usual Year Book He spoke of the importance of trans- entries—Senior pictures, will, poem, hisXjortation and showed us just what part tor.y, jiropliec.y—-in glorified form and of every dollar spent for bread, oats, setting. The pictures will be mounted oranges, meat, etc., went to transportaon old fashioned backgrounds designed tion, the producer, and t h e middle man. by the art editor and her assistants. Thi; At another time. Dr. Wyer spoke of song will appear accompanied by its the need of conservation of our natural t u n e ; the history is retrospection, as resources. "Some," said he, "think that well as jilaiii facts; the projihecy omits clectricit.y will take the place of coal, gas, and oil as producers of energy, nobody aud the w-ill and poem also clambut this is impossible since all the pres- or for special attention. A unique feature of the book will bo e n t electricity produced and all the clectricit.y th.at it is possible to produce the "As It Were" section. The gloriwould not be sufficient to supply our ous ancient football history of C. 8. N. present need of electricity." He then S. will be related and illustrated. Many discussed means of using coal dust, how do not know that the present buildings to burn coal without so much smoke," housing C. S. N. S. students are not the iind the waste through smoke in the mak- original ones. The first home of the ing of coke. Dr. Wyer not only was Normal School stood on the top of the theoretical in his discussions, but prac- foundation back of the dormitories now used as the best place for hot dog partical as weU. ties. Why and how will be explained in There is no doubt but what Dr. Wyer the "As I t Were" section. is an authority on his subject. Born in Our snapshot department is complete, Wayne County, Ohio, in 1879, he received a good education, graduating from large, and properly labelled. I t occuthe engineering dep.artment of Ohio pies fifteen pages altogether, each page State University in 1903 with the de- and picture is underwritten with (or We gree of M. E. He practiced his profes- improper) explanatory words. sion in Columbus, Ohio, and during t h e have all the faculty who were willing World War was made chief of the Bureau to pose and some who weren't. (No, the of Natural Gas Conservation. He is book has gone to press—too late to take now with the Smithsonian Institute as a them out). lecturer. Dr. Wyer is a member of the Taking our cue from Shakespeare we American Society of Mechanical Engi- have a book within a book—Little neers, American Institute of Mining En- Praeco—with a cover design, Srs., Jrs., gineers, American Gas Association, and and snap-shots of its own. Sigma Xi. He is an author of some note, We think you must agree with us in having written some one hundred fifty our estimate of Praeco for we have your magazine reports and a number of books order—. On Saturday afternoon, April 18, t h e Naturalist's Club, with Prof. Ulmer a s chief Naturalist, spent a good four hours in the out doors. The route lay from the Normal School to the Pennsylvania Railroad station, from there diagonally across the tracks, through Castanea, in the direction of Nittany Valley. Every one had a wonderful time. The weather could not have been better suited to hiking, and the hikers could not have been in a better mood for hiking. Everywhere along the road were things of interest. One of the interesting features, and something that was ii-elcomed by every one, was tho knowledge of the habits of the Martin. I n front of the Wentz store, on Churoh street there has been for several years a colony of Martins. Every year for quite a long while the Martins have returned to their abode, almost invariabl.v en the 6th of April. This was the flrst for nearly eight .years that they have Our Minister's Bride been late. The tenth of the month markThis play is to be presented by the ing their arrival. Senior Play Production class soon after Then too, the arbutus and -violets were the Easter vaeation. well in flower, and quite a little time Tho scene takes plaee in t h e livin,^ was spent in gathering them. The trees room of Rev. Mr. Sutton's house. Dur- were well in bud, and such things t h a t ing the ineeting of the Ladies' Aid So- could not be closely observed were easily ciety. examined through the field glasses. Mr. Sutton having announced the Sun- Whistles were made from Elm bark a n d day preceding the meeting that they Stripped M.aple, which goes to show t h a t would have the pleasure of meeting his leal Spring has at last arrived. bride. Naturally every one comes early Tho destination of the hikers, this "to get acquainted," but to their disaptime, happened to be, on a not too well pointment Mrs. Sutton nee Elizabeth traveled road, by the side of a laurel Gray (one of thoir own flock), has sudbush. The return was along the same denly been called to the bedside of a dying friend. While waiting for her : oute a n d the Naturalists arrived a t tho return the ladies give their idea of school in plenty of time (two and a half what a minister's bride should measure minntes) to prepare for dinner. "Aside from all the rest." Near the up to. After learning that t h e bride is Elizabeth Gray (their friend), the end of the journey, the girls (some of jdaj' closes, every one declaring that them), were heard singing that last everything Elizabeth Sutton does is— powerful verse of the Prisoners Song, "If I Had Wings Like An Angel." all right. The Cast Elizabeth Sutton, nee Gray, t h e Minist e r ' s Bride Pauline Snyder Martha Trueheart, Her Closest Friend Helen Bettens Samantha Trueheart, Martha's Aunt Carloyn Wein Mrs. Sneer, a Village Gossip Thelma Krumbine Mrs. P r y , a Village Gossip Virginia Shanley Mrs. Placid, a Peacemaker Winifred Brosius Mrs. Soberly, a Serious Lady Edna Fitzsimmons Sally, Mrs. Sutton's Maid Marguerite Peterson In Music Class Shake Meeting The regular meeting of the Shake Literary Society was held Friday night, April 17. Bernice Beck had charge of the program, which consisted of a charade by Rose Bower, Faye Lord a n d Winifred Mitchell, whieh proved to be Whippoor-will. Orphia Philips, impersonating a Dutchman, very effectively read, "Be Vare of Der Vidders." The Shakespeare paper, "As You Like I t , " written by Rita Dale, was read by Katie Kurtz and Betty Kenney, after which Mildred Reiter gave a short talk on "The Benefits of a Game of Tennis." Mildred left us under the impression that tennis is a good reducer, this being her main reason for devoting concert so much of her time to it. Mr. All—"Who missed the Tuesday?" Grace Beck—"I did." Mr. A.—"Why?" G. B.—"I didn't know about it till Tuesda.v." Mr. A.—"Wasn't that time enough?" G. B.—"No, I didn't have any clothes." Mr. A.—"That didn't make any difference." Jake Ward gave a negro reading, followed b y a pantomime by the president, G. Woodward. List of Contributors Albert Hauke, Mildred Myers, Anna Else, Marian Shaw, Dorothy Moody, Barbara Champlin, Charlotte Stere, Ethel Johnson, Betty Block, Lillian Kephart, Patsy Mitchell—"How did you like Beulah Wilkinson, Victor Peters, Sarah that new soft drink?" Felix, Grace McKinney, Mildred Reiter, Rose Bower—"It was fine; i t surely Marguerite Peterson, Jesse Ward, L. J . did squelch my thirst." Ulmer, T. W. Trembath. I NORMAL Alumni Banquet in Pittsburgh Livel\ Daniel E. Heckman, 1900, Pittsburgh. LaVina Goodlander, 1906, Avalon, Pittsburgh. W. J. Thomas, 1911, Pittsburgh. Drew Courtney, 1911, Castanea. LaRue Pryor, Pittsburgh. Dean Mikesell, Pittsburgh. G. S. Dively, 1921, University of Pittsburgh. Margaret Farwell, 1922, Beech Creek. Mrs. Lucy Beard Hang, 1886, of 93 Lewis St., San Antonio, Texas, unable to make the long trip in person, sent a representative of her spirit, tlie following poem, which was read by Mrs. R. H. Pittman, 1903: (Continued from page 1) several excellent violin solos, accompanied by Miss LaBue Pryor, who also gave two thoroughly enjoyed piano solos. A partial list of those who were present follows: John A. Entz, 1899, principal of the California State Normal School. Harry L. Kriner, State Normal School, California. Prof. 8. H. Replogle, 1895, assistant superintendent of schools, Pittsburgh. Elmer E. Houck, 1892, Pittsburgh. Mrs. Elmer E. Houck, 1905 (Mary Looking Backward—To the 80's Kryder), Pittsburgh. Lock Haven—the very name griaddens our hearts, In the fondest remembrance, we speak it once Misa Houck, Pittsburgh. more! Dean Will Grant Chambers, 1887, 'Tis a fraine for the picture we love t o recall. Of our teachers, elassmates, and pleasures gaSchool of Edueation, State College. lore. Albert Howe, 1889, Eeno. The years have been many since w e w e n t to John H. Adams, Pittsburgh. school. Though we're still learning lessons each day. Mrs. John H. Adams, 1894, (Etta V. Now Old Time hath swung us together again, Dillon), Pittsburgh. When the locks on our heads have turned gray. L. G. Chorpenning, 1898, Uniontown. The scenes that we trace on the canvas tonight Mrs. Luna Beard Hill, 1887, PittsAre of colors too vivid to fade; Blue Mondays, green Prestuuen, brown study, burgh. rose dreams. They endure—in t h e sunlight or sbade. Dallas Armstrong, principal Lock Haven Normal School. Back tliirty-elght years, shore the dial of Time, Then the Normal stood, regnant and tall. Thomas W . Trembath, State Normal Oh, that hill, with i t s hundred and ten steps to Sehool, Lock Haven. climb I Ab, those landings, so restful to a l l t Mrs. E. S. Bracken, 1887 (Marguerite See the glen, where, in couples, we found the Caughey), McKeesport. first flowers; Margaret Bracken, 1924, McKeesport. Shut your eyes, and recall the long drive; Wb&t a campus for spooning I from windows Mrs. Marjorie Sones Boyd, 1919, Mars. above, •We watched the new students arrive. Basil Sones, 1919, Butler. D. H. Williard, Bridgeville. Tlien the socials, where Bingo and Dan Tucker reigned. Mrs. D. H . Williard, 1897 (Catharine The societies—Shakespeare and Price; Frymire), Bridgeville. The annual contests, where each did its best Mayme Straessley, 1903, Beaver Falls. To win honors—once, twice and thrice. That dear Susquehanna—upon its cool w a r e s Samuel O. Singer, 1895, Pittsburgh. The log jams piled up, near the shore; Helen Buffington, 1924, Altoona. In winter, on skates, we would sweepstake and skim, Helen Dittmar, 1924, Altoona. Alw-ays eager to stay one hour more. Flora Irvine, 1910, Bradford. w a y hack, we stopped at Aunt Hannah's William L. Dively, 1921, University On thestore. For the " e a t s , " served in primitive s t y l e ; of Pittsburgh. Lemon snaps, soda pop, licorice sticks—O, joy! J. Buell Snyder, 1901, Perryopolis. They were flavored with Aunt Hannah's emile. Fred Balfour, 1903, Indiana. On days we were homesick, we all stood about Mrs. Thomas P . Thompson, 1903 (Hazel A piano, or organ, and sung; Nelly Gray, Annie Rooney. Golden Slippers, and Shannon), Bradford. then Mr. Whitmore, Greensburg, Pa. Gay Jingle Bells—Oh, how they rung! Mrs. Ellen Whitmore, 1892 (Jannetta What a faculty led us through Science and Math, Colvin), Greensburg. Elocution, Philisophy, A r t ! had beauty, some whiskers—all fllled us Mrs. Mildred Snoberger, 1898 (Mil- Some with awe: dred Burkett), East McKeesport, Pa. Every one held a place in our heart. Mrs. R. H. Pittman, 1903, Pittsburgh. That most dreaded ordeal—Examination! Mrs. J. L. Boitano, Pittsburgh. Oh, my pen cannot tell it in rhyme— Mrs. George Bell, 1902 (Nolle McKee), The yearnings and burnings, the fever and chills. That accompanied that hectic time. Marysville. When Commencement arrived, how w e strutted George Bell, Marysville. and preened! J. L. Cunningham, Custer City. Showing oflf to the kinfolk who came; Our orations and essays contained sage advice Mrs. J. L. Cunningham, 1897 (Anna To our elders, on progress and fame. Tibbits), Custer City. Since those care-free days in the eighties, w e find Elva DeGolier, 1897, Bradford. That old Normal friends are the best; Mrs. J. A. Murdock, 1890 (Clara Kelly), We wouldn't exchange them for silver or gold They wiil stand every possible test. Wilkinsburg. Arrie Rogers, 1896, Pittsburgh. Tliere are many awaiting to greet us be.vond, Noble teachers and classmates so dear: Miss Nichols, Pittsburgh. Tlie.v influenced our lives, so we ne'er can forget Mrs. Florence M. Tannehill, Pittsburgh. Their loved faces, as we gather here. Eva Johnson, 1919, DuBois. Our list of alumni is brilliant with stars Romayne Worrell, 1914, Pittsburgh. Whom we proudly observe In the s k y ; Mrs. Miriam Duffy, 1892 (Anna Mil- They aimed high, succeeded, and now light the way ler), Avalon, Pittsburgh. A s a new generation pass by. Helen Mantle, 1924, East McKeesport. Oh, IXH'k Haven, wc love thee; we sing now thy Sarah Hanna, 1924, Wilkinsburg. praise: Kound onr heart-strings thy memories twine! L. R. Shope, Pittsburgh. And our own ALMA MATER, we crown thee once Mrs. L. R. Shope, 1912, Pittsburgh. more Queen Mother of Auld Lang Syne! Charles Bower, Pittsburgh. Written for the bannuet of Southwestern TennMrs. Charles Bower, 1911, Pittsburgh. sylvnnln C. S. N. S. Alumni he'd April 18, l!12o, Mrs. Lou P . Hosack, 1893 (Lou Phil- by Mrs. Lucy Beard Haug, 188(1. Present address, Mrs. T. H. B a n g , 03 Lewis lips), Cannonsburg, Street, San Antonio, Texas. TIMES The Fairy Rose A playet in song, "The Fairy Rose," was presented by the training school pupils of kindergarten, first, fourth, and fifth grades. Frederick was sitting alone in the dense forest pondering over how he might find the magic rose by which his grandmother could be healed. Suddenlj' a little man in green came galloping through the forest; stopping he inquired what the trouble was and assured Frederick that he would be given aid. Sunshine and Shadow entered, dressed in their robes of the most dainty tints and somber shades, soon followed by the butterfly, bird, bug, and firefly, each singing the message he wished to impart. The entire company departed into the thicket, in the meantime the Queen, surrounded by six fairies, entered. Frederick interrupted the fairy dance, by clapping his hands, and so was discovered. He told the Queen his troubles, and with the assistance of the little green man, gained the fairy rose from the Queen, whereby his grandmother is restored to health. Too much cannot be said about the pleasing quality of the children's voices, and their clever original costumes. Miss Whitwell deserves the applause for putting on such a splendid program. The Characters Were Frederick Steven Cresswell Shadow Janette Gardner Sunshine Dorothy McGhee Butterfly Dorothy Otway Little Green Man Vincent Bowes Bird Dorothy Glise Firefly Eleanor Smart Queen Pauline Hudson Fairies—Gertrude Hecht, Ruthel Stratton and Jean Adams. Grasshopper Bobby Gallagher Mr. Armstrong Leads Chapel Mr. Armstrong conducted the chapel exercises on April 20 for the first time since his arrival. He spoke of several things among them the use of the new panic bolts, which have been placed on the side doors. He briefly told about the meeting of the Alumni, which was held in Pittsburgh, April 18. Mr. Armstrong said he noticed especially the large number of people who, now that their school days are over, are just beginning to enjoy the experiences of the school days. A request was made that chapel begin and close on time. In order to do this classes must be dismissed on time. Reviews Work of Cominittee Mr. Gage spoke in chapel on April 14. He reviewed the work of the National Committee of Modern Foreign Languages, which has the support of the Carnegie Fund. He then read the resolutions of the committee. All students who have taken any modern foreign language will in a short time be presented with a questionare that will try to determine whether or not any practical use is made of the knowledge gained from these studies. The committee is making this investigation in an effort to make the instruction of Spanish, French and Italian more valuable. Chiropody Hair Bobbins: Water and Marcel Wavint: Mrs. Jane Crowley Carson's BEAUTY PARLOR 226 E A S T M A I N S T R E E T N e a r t h e Garden T h e a t e r D AINTY SERVICE ELICIOUS CANDIES ELIGHTFUL SUNDAES POWDER PUFF BEAUTY SHOP New Fallon Hotel Experts in All Branches Marrelling a Speciality Nash Millinery Shop Above Achenbaeh's SNAPPY SPORT HATS Reasonable Prices Compliments of "Bbe Clinton" Restaurant-Dehcatessen Table Luxuries 312 Vesper St., Lock Haven LOCK HAVEN'S COMPLETE LADIES' STORE ^ ^ e ^(impe Store " T h e S t o r e You'll L i k e to Shop I n " 13-13 E . Main S t . Lock Haven. Pa. NORMAL Should Fairy Tales Be Told to Children Many people think that fairy tales or myths should not be told to children. Some of them object because fairy stories are not true. They think that the child will learn to tell falsehoods or 1^111 got a wrong impression of life from listening to them. It seems to me tliat these people luive forgotten how it feels to be a child. They have forgotten about that active imagination -which will not lie dormant but which must be stimulated or stirred in one way or another. Tliey do not realize that that imagination must be directed in riglit paths or it will go into wrong ones. Just because of this active imagination of children they often tell wild stories about adventures they have had or things tliey have done. This does not show in the child a tendency to tell falsehoods, but merely shows that this active imagination must have some outlet. Then too, think of the romance and mystery that is added to a child's life .by his belief in fairies, brownies, nymphs or sprites. He never knows where he may see a fairy, or brownies, or a goblin, in tree fountain or woodland, and so he looks for them and drinks of tlie beauties of nature. Even after he is grown how he loves to think of failles in the woodland, sprites in the trees and nymphs in the fountain. We know this because many of our own lives have been enriched and brightened by this belief in fairies and myths. After people say that allowing a child to believe in fairies, brownies, Santa Claus, etc., causes him to lose his faith in his parents or teachers when lie is old enough to know that they are not t r u e ; but who of us can say that these things are not true, not real. To be sure we do not see fairies, brownies, nymphs or sprites, but are not the greatest things in life tlie things which we do not see, the spiritual things. The child will see the spiritual meaning of these things as lie grows older. A mother told her little boy a story about the good brownies who are kind and helpful to people. Ono afternoon she had a headache and was unable to do her work, so she lay down for an hour or so. When she arose she found hev rooms in perfect order. Her little boy was as delighted as she was to tell her that the brownies had been there. He had been motlier's brownie. No one can tell what noble qualities and virtues a Wiedhahn Jewelry Co. 117 East Main St., Lock Haven, Pa. FINE JEWELRY and SILVERWARE cliild may imitate by hearing fairy stories that depict these qualities, or how his life may be moulded after a noble mythological character. It is by hear ing stories of them that he learns to love or admire them. If one should try to take from life everything that is not a literal tniih, a fact, how bare and empty life wonl.^ seem. It would hardly be worth the liv ing. Therefore let us, by telling aiiil reading fairy stories to children, fill tiieir minds with these beautiful things, for unless we do, we may be sure •iu} will be tilled with unwholesome thougi.ts and deeds, for the fire of imagination eaiinot be quenched. On Sleeping Two in a Bed in the Dorm "Say, you're taking all the covers. All I have is one end of the sheet." "Go on, you're the one who has all the covers. I'm crowded up against the wall so tight you couldn't find room to stick a pin in the wall." "Oh, heck, my feet are sticking out. Say, you almost pushed me off the bed. 1'here now, you did it. That wasn't a very easy fall. I'll bet the kids under us think we're liaving a boxing match." "Sh! Here comes one of the council. Well, she didn't catch us that time." "Well, what if she would! There's only two in this room." "Yes, but we're not supposed to make any noise." "Quiet girls!" "Oh darn, now see what you did. Why don't you keep q u i e t l " "I'd like to know whose making all this noise. You're doing your share." "You're pretty good a t it yourself. Well, what do you call that you're donig now?" "Oh, go on over to your own bed. I don't want to sleep with you anyway." "Girls, you must be quiet. Sh! Let's go to sleep." "All right, I'm tired anyway." TIMES The Ghosl of Jerry Bundler .\1 llie sound of a shot aiui the sight i of Ilia1 huibilea ligine falling to the I lloor. a shiiiidoi ran through the erowd. ; .\ sfioam heaiu hero am^ Iiiore siguilied I 11 al some yonng l/idy lia3 almost fainten into ilio ariTiS of Ilio person next her. r i u n soiiio one piille.'l llio (iirlaiii shut' ting ofl' till xiOTi from 1.1)0 oxoitod I < rowi'l M\}ii wi-ro liAing to yu'fp into 1hal i ili-oaafTil SicOhO. IVlorcii ill liOB\riisl llie ! c'':"s are li-^vo': n, :rr,:\ s,iTa dogToo of :ng sli^rliij's s;;,U;'i lluio •;!•. il-.i auiiiloriinii. Sucli vsas a sooiie iu the Chapii, Woiliiosiiay iVoiiiiig. and thus endo.i ilio boys' produotion of "The t liosi uf ilerry Binuller." The soeue of the story is laid in the lobby of a typioal English inn. and happens on a cold, blustery, rainy night. The usula group of men travelers are seated—drinking, smoking, and telling ghost stories. Finall.v old Penfold. Hugh Fredericks, tells a story about this \ ery inn, and after creating, by his story, an airy atmosphere, hobbles off to bed. As a practical joke. Hirst, Wilfred Pomeroy, decides to scare the old gentleman, but Malcolm, David Ulmer, wagers this can't be done. In the course of events the ghost, who is Hirsh, badly scares the butler, 'V'ietor Peters, and has most of the others badly frightened. Trying to win the wager. Hirst, still as the ghost, comes into the lobby and is shot by Doctor Leak, George Close. However, the doctor proves to be a poor shot, and Hirst is only slightly wounded, and supported in the arms of his friend Summers, Carl Loftus, he demands the payment of the wager. The lighting and scenic effects were well carried out. The few candles vainly tried to dispel the atmosphere of mystery, whieh was produced by the blueness of the lights. Together witli the ability of those taking the parts, the feeling of mystery and sudden climax, Mr. McDougall (arranging his seating produced the realism. chart)—"Your name is Miss Duck, is it Cast of Characters not?" M. Duck—"Yes." Hirst Wilfred Pomeroy Mr. M.—"I know it used to be and I Penfold Hugh Fredericks don't think it has changed this sud- Malcolm David Ulmer denly." George, the butler Victor Peters I m • Doctor Leak George Close Ted Jones—"Is that the May issuef" Summers.. .Carl Loftus and Bill Bittner Eita Dale (lost in the pages of a magazine)—"No, it's my own." Miss Denniston Talks Henry Keller's Sons Quality style OXFORDS AND SLIPPERS C. S. N. S. RINGS Miss Denniston conducted the ehapel exercises on April 2.5. At this time she spoke on the need of physical exercise. She told why all teachers should indulge in some kind of exercise. Briefly tlie facilities for recreation of this type, which nearly all towns offer, were reviewed. She also urged the students to use the tennis courts here at sehool. This is the Jilace to learn because any one who can plaj' is always glad to help those that cannot. We can tell you the most beautiful way to say it CARLSON, Florist AT THE MONUMENT THE SANITARY BARBER S H O P Cleanliness, Courteous Treatment and Satisfaction Guaranteed Cessna Hemstitching Shop HEMSTITCHING OF ALL KINDS PLEATING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION 310 North Grove Street Lock Haven, Pa. ALL KINDS OF HATS AND SHOES CLEANED Lock Haven Hat Cleaning and Shoe Shining Parlor LATEST STYLES IN Clothing and Furnishings FOR Young Men and Men Who Stay Young HICKOFF & WEAVER The Store of Better Values Quality Shoe Repairing In Psychology Waterman Fountain Pens 103 Main St., Lock Haven, Pa. Miss Giles—"After you have written all you know on Psychologj' you may pass out." Students—"We'll bo re.tdy to pass out." J. F. TORSELL BELLEFONTE AVE. NORMAL Hungry? Satisfy It With Good Food TIMES When the set stands 4-4 and T h e score is at deuce It is your ad to have your equipment absolutely RIGHT. *4 LUNCHES SERVED CANDY FRUIT ICE CREAM TR^IWDE:. M.A.RK. TENNIS RACKETS SODAS To get back your winning way, Consult Lock Haven's Athletic Specialists The cylrbor DEPENDABLE DRUG SERVICE You Get It at Our Store Quality Goods Reasonable Prices Courteous Treatment Hilton & Heffner Prescription Pharmacists All Photos At reduced rates to C. S. N. S. Students Art News To Thine Ownself Be True Alumni Notes The Arts 420 class has been doing all kinds of work. They have made raffia baskets—all colors, shapes and sizes. The,y are busily working at towels now. If you see a girl carrying a towel or scarf around with her, you will know that slie is doing lier work for art. Some of them are hemstitched and worked with Swedish weaving. Others are worked in cross stitching. This class expects to make crepe de chine scarfs and design them, themselves. If you want to buy baskets, towels, dresser scarfs, library scarfs and neck scarfs see any one of the members of the Arts 420 class. The Group I students wlio are taking art have made some very attractive projects. One was a Peter Eabbit project. Peter Eabbit was being chased out of the garden b.v Mr. McGregor. The garden looked like a real one. Another one was a grocery store. Little shelves wore made and on these were canned goods, cereals, etc. A little counter was very attractive, having piled upon it oranges, eggs and lemons. On the floor were barrels of flour, apples and potatoes. A touch was added to the store by having a clerk and customers. Another project was a little toy store. Large windows were made for the front of the store and all kinds of toys from a balloon to a kiddy car were sold in this store. "Say, Sally, do you have your comp done for today?" "Why, of course, you know I always write something for Mr. Trembath, don't y o u ? " "Well, I don't have anything for today." "Why, Anne, I'm surprised, you're the girl that always has her lessons prepared, aren't you?" "Oh, yes, but you see, I can't copy anybody's comp. All my other stuff comes easy, but comps have to be original." "Oh, I see, you're playing the game of truth and consequence, and you've chosen consequence. Well, I guess you'll get it at the end of nine weeks." "Speaking of truth, Sally, do you know that's where I got the idea of taking things easy. In my Senior year at high school, I had an autograph album, of course. I asked one of my teachers to autograph it and she readily assented by writing, "To thine own self be true," and so it follows that you will be true to others. Immediately I conceived tlie idea that it would be pretty nice to follow out this plan. Ever since I've been treating myself pretty nice." Why not try it? It's one thing to quote, and another to interpret. Beware of your reasoning power. Miss Jean Sisler, of '23, assistant art supervisor of the Altoona Public Schools, on March 21. became the bride of Mr. Fred Kuth, also of Altoona. The wedding took place in Harrisburg. A flat project representing a circus was very good. All the things that we see at a circus were on this project, such as clowns, elephants, monkeys, balloon man and a circus tent. The children from the training school came over to see these projects, and they enjoyed looking at them. The children were so interested in them that when they came back to the training school they spent some time in talking about them. So these projects were of benefit to both the C. S. N. S. students and the children. Fifth Graders Sing Leave your films today — get your pictures tomorrow The Swope Studio Stevenson's Sporting Goods Store Two girls from the fifth grade demonstrated the work they are doing in music when they sang a two part song in chapel, Thursday, April 2.3. Many Juniors envied Euth Gardner and Lorena Burnell because of the excellent way in which they sang, "In the Land of Spain." The orchestra then played "Ciribiribin," the lovely old waltz they have been practicing. • m I Special Meeting of the Naturalists' Club Are we interested iu our Naturalists' Club? We can say "yes," because the members who have departed in body from us are still loyal and with the organization in mind and in heart. Helen Nace, who is now in Florida, sent Mrs. Ulmer a letter and a box to be presented to the club. Carrying out the request, Mrs. Ulmer called a special meeting of the Naturalists' Club on Thursday evening, April 2. Every one wns curious to examine the different species of southern spring flowers, moss, blossoms, etc., which were beautifully arranged in the box. We wish to extend our sincere appreciation to Miss Nace. With the marriage of Miss Jean Sisler, Miss Cleona Coppersmith, of '24, was elected to fill her position as assistant art supervisor. Evald Erickson, '23, principal of a Greensburg school, spent May 1-3 back on the campus. Ivan Meehtly, '23, principal of the Beccaria Township High School, attended his class reunion at Hublersbnrg High School, and then came on to Normal for the balance of his week-end. Mrs. Meehtly (May Green), came direct to the school, and held her own reunions all over the buildings and grounds. May is to do secretarial work here again this summer. Mr. Norton W. Geary, of 1237 Island Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., dropped dead December 22, 1924. Mr. Geary was a member of the class of '83. He is survived by a wife and three daughters, two of whom are married. Alumni, Attention! The Pittsburgh Alumni of Central State Normal Sehool will hold a reunion, outing, and picnic at Conneaut Lake Park on Saturday, July 18. This is something new in Alumni affairs! Note the date. Note the place. Note also the name of the chairman of the committee of Alumni in charge: Mr. Albert Howe, '89, Reno, Pa. Get In touch with him now; or, if you find it more convenient, write to Mrs. Luna Beard Hill, 1319 Murtland street, Pittsburgh. Tennis It is almost certain that some of the students sleep on the tennis courts so as to be there and ready to play at the first sign of day. On April 16 a schedule was posted on the bulletin board so that all who wanted to sign for a court for a period may Mr. All—"Mr. Titus, you must beat do so. Now instead of a rush to the time so that you get the rhythm." courts there is a rush to the bulletin G. T.—"But it gets me all balled up board. This schedule gives more peoif I beat with my hand." ple an opportunity to play and an asMr. A.—"Then wiggle your toe." surance of getting a court. NORMAL 8 Normal School Students— Be Sure of Your Store It is a pleasure to shop where you can have confidence in the merchandise you wish to purchase. There is satisfaction in knowing every purchase you make must be a satisfactory transaction in every respect. It is economy to buy where the prices will stand comparison. HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR, DRY GOODS TIMES A If Square Deal You're "From and Missouri" Then Some Come In A BUSINESS WOMAN'S WRIST WATCH We carry a very wonderful collection of these new White Gold BULOVA Wrist Watches, a watch that combines accuracy with beauty. Gift Department—Second Floor McEwen & Zimmerman Smith & Winter Department Store Gift Store and Jewelry Store Opera House Block PLAN TO LUNCH AT F. J. TITUS' Just OfF the CampoB ICECREAM HOME COOKING GROCERIES Prieson's Pharmacy MAKE OUR STORE YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR Beauty Clays Face Powders Single Compacts Double Compacts Talcum Powders Cold Creams Shampoos Hair Nets Tooth Paste Tooth Brushes Soaps Films Stationery Fountain Pens Shaving Creams Razor Blades Razors Shaving Brushes Playing Cards, Etc. We carry the largest stock of Drugs in Clinton County. LET U S FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS Prieson's Pharmacy PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS S. E. Corner Main and Vesper Sts. Normal Board of Eegents power to grant Bachelor Degrees in Kducation to students in Wisconsin Normal Schools completing four-year courses. "Student The Alpha Intelligence Test was giyen at Northern Normal, Michigan. The stu- Voice"—Eiver Falls, Wis. Bids have been received for the condents enrolled for upper grade worlc leads and the P r i m a r y group ranks low- struction of the proposed $800,000 Wilest. This indicates that people having liam J. Milne Science Hall. "State Colslower minds are afraid of the upper lege News"—^Albany, N. Y. grades and High School while the peoMrs. Price, an Alumni Student at ple having quick minds disdain the lower Oregon Normal School, tells of Life and grades—and it may explain why we have Customs in Panama and Equador. "The so many poor primary teachers. North- Lamron"—^Monmouth, Ore. ern Normal News—^Marquette, Mich. To the "Egyptian," Carbondale, 111. According to the map shown in the We are glad that you are able to use Spectator there are two states, Dela- some of our material; but please, will ware and Vermont, which do not have you not acknowledge it by putting NorNormal schools; while Washington, Ore- mal Times, Lock Haven, Pa., after tho gon, Idaho, Arizona, Wisconsin, Alabama, items? Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, April Fool issues were received from Connecticut, New Hampshire and Maine "The Crestiad," Cedar Crest College, Alare the only states whose normals do lentown, Pa.; "Egyptian," Carbondale, not grant degrees for four-year courses. 111.; "Current Sauce," Louisiana State •Spectator—^Eau Claire, Wis. Normal School, Natchitoches, Louisiana. An appropriation of one hundred We are glad to welcome M. T. H. S. thousand dollars has been made for a broadcasting into our exchange circle. new training school at the Nebraska One of Lock Haven Normal's graduates, State Teacher's College. The Antelope Miss Elinor A. Doerr, class of 1923, is —Kearney, Neb. faculty advisor. Three hundred musicians will take The students and faculty members parpart iu the high school musie contest ticipated in the annual clean-up and fixto be held a t Eiver Falls, Wis. Student up day. "The Antelope"—Kearney, Neb. Voice—Eiver Falls, Wis. Shippensburg Normal Debating Team v^ins over her rival (West Chester). ThirUs and Others teen students will graduate from the Included among those who spent the Music Supervisors course. "Green Stone" week-end at the Junior Prom at State —West Chester. and at various fraternities a r e : Peg One hundred ninety-seven students Zurewich, Mary Mayes, Lovie Dietrick, have entered for the spring quarter. Edith Morrison, Eleanor McMaekin, Dot President Gilbreath, who recently re- Miller, and Carolyn Stevenson. signed, said in his farewell address: Winifred King spent a delightful week"The student who rebels against dis- end in Williamsport, May 3. cipline, rebels against success. He who Sue Thomas represented us at a housewould escape from impelling motives, party at University of Pennsylvania, would escape from the very thing that I'hiladelphia. is essential to his best effort. DisJanet and Dorothy Campbell were cipline of myself has been my best teacher." "The Chalk Line"—Johnson home over the week-end of May 3 and 4. On Other Campuses City, Tenn. Miss Margery Wilson, noted movie Sayings actress, addressed the student body on Tlie best cure for a sore foot is when "Aims of Life." "The movies are just "gym" class is over. Ditto—a cold or like any other profession in t h a t if soro throat and music class. one succeeds one must work." New River There is a saying that the more kind State Collegian—Montgomery, W. Va. deeds we do on this earth, the larger our Paul Whiteman's famous orchestra will crown will be in after life. Bertha Sti give a concert a t Indiana State Normal ney says she is going to quit being so College, Municio, Ind. kind for a while because she's afraid The H u n t Bill passed in the state she won't be bale to tote her crown legislature. This bill confers upon the around above. SEE THE NEW SPORT SWEATERS AND THE WHITE MANNISH SHIRTS FOR G I R L S Also New Line of Wool Hosiery Harry H. Wilson Money's Worth or Money Back SAVE TIME—SAVE STEPS SAVE MONEY Go to The Griffith Store 5—10—25 and Variety Stationery School Supplies Toys and Games Party Favors Candy Notions Hosiery Millinery Here's a word from the Wise: " / ordered Normal Times for one whole Year.'' Are You Wise? H a n d in y o u r s u b s c r i p t i o n t o d a y