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JANUARY, 1912

No. 2

JEOitorial
Our value in the educational field of our State is measured
by the kind of service our young men and women give, the qual­
ity of work they do.
During the past term many good reports have come to us, as
we have met directors, superintendents, and patrons, those who
employ or supervise the work of teachers. Such reports are
most encouraging to us; you who do your part well honor the
school that trained you and yourselves.
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Did you ever estimate the amount of time you can waste for
yourselves and others in a school community ? It will make a
problem for solution that will repay the mental effort; it will also
be a proper subject for New Y ear’s resolutions.
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The way is pretty rough sometimes, isn’t it ? I t’s a trick the
way has of appearing to all of us. Reward wouldn’t mean much,
to us if it were too easily gained.

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Our beloved James Whitcomb Riley has announced that no
more poetry will come from his pen. Palsy has stricken him and
the infirmities of age have added their handicap.
He closes his career with the same cheerful philosophy that
he has preached to others. He has put his house in order, ar­
ranged his benefactions, and optimistically looks across the
border-land. We will miss his cheery song, but we are thankful
as we remember the messages he has left us.
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The H erald greets you in the New Year with the wish that
the Xmas spirit may be strong in your heart to carry you through
the duties of 1912. May success come to you through deserving
effort; may you live a larger, better and freer life because of the
things that are past, your joy in the present, and your hope for
things to come.

Sbippenstmrg’s jfirsf principal Calleb to Mis IRewarb.
Rev. George Petrie Beard was born in Orange, Vermont.
June 3, 1834, and passed to his reward in Knoxville, Tennessee,
November 10, 1911.
His father, a native of Vermont, and his grandfather, a
native of Massachusetts, both lived in the old homestead, attain­
ing the ages of 88 and 92, respectively. His ancestors came to
Massachusetts from Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1650, and they and
their descendants have lived a few miles northeast from Boston
for over two hundred and fifty years. Nine of the family were
enrolled in the Continental army and fought in the battles of L ex­
ington and Bunker Hill. The old gun carried at Bunker Hill by
the great grandfather of Rev. Beard is still a cherished relic in the
family.
President Beard spent his boyhood on the farm and attended
the common schools. He afterward attended Barre Academy,
where he prepared for college. In i860 he was graduated from
Vermont University, and later took his Master’s Degree in Course.
He took a high rank in scholarship, especially in literature, phi­
losophy, pedagogy and kindred subjects. He paid his college ex­
penses by teaching, and was the accepted leader among his asso-

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ciates in all literary exercises. He had taught six terms in the pub­
lic schools before graduation. After graduation, he was principal
of an academy for four years, at thesame time officiating as super­
intendent of public schools and as teacher of a teachers’ training
•class. He was also an able champion of state normal schools in
his native State before such schools were organized there. In
the summer and fall of 1864, as member of the Christian Commis­
sion, and licensed as preacher, he served with Grant’s army in
his advance on Richmond, caring for the sick and wounded sol­
diers.
Under the Home Mission Board he went into Missouri in the
spring of 1865, and labored there for eight years, organizing
churches and schools.
In 1865-6 he was city superintendent of public schools of Chillicothe, Mo. The success of these schools, his efforts with the
public and with the legislature, and as president of the State
Teachers’ Association for two consecutive years, secured the en­
actment of the public school law under which State Normal
Schools were established. In 1870 he was candidate for the office
•of State Superintendent of Public Instruction, on the regular Re­
publican ticket, but was defeated by the union of Democrats and
so-called liberal Republicans.
The same year he was elected president of the State Normal
School at Warrensburg, Mo. "He organized and managed that
school with rare success, and gave it an impetus which has made
it one of the largest normal schools in the United States.
In the fall of 1872 he was elected first principal of the
Shippensburg State Normal School at a larger salary than he
received at Warrensburg. He came east, and although the
building was not completed, he arranged for a spring term to
open April 14, 1873. His work during the winter, at institutes,
and in various ways to make known the establishment of this
school and its merits, was rewarded when the opening finally
•came. Over three hundred students entered the first term. A
normal school magazine of that day commenting on the success
of this normal school during its early years, attributed the success
to the good judgment used in selecting the faculty and in winning
the confidence of prospective patrons.

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In the summer and fall of 1876 Principal Beard attended the
Centennial celebration at Philadelphia, where, for three months,
he organized and managed a “ Headquarters for Educators” and
an ‘ ‘International Institute,” with seventy able lecturers coming
from many countries. In the spring of 1877 he was elected princi­
pal of the State Normal School at California, Pa., where he
achieved great success, putting a feeble school on a sound basis,
and securing a regular attendance of several hundred students.
From 1884 to 1887 he was principal of the State Normal School
at Lock Haven, Pa., where he showed the same energy and the
same devotion to duty.
President Beard contributed many articles to educational lit­
erature and wrote many excellent poems and hymns. He was
ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1864. After retiring from
School work in 1887 he filled pastorates in Nebraska, Florida,
Pennsylvania and Tennessee. As an orator he spoke fluently
and effectively, often eloquently, without notes or manuscript.
Social and sympathetic, a lover of wit, he was as principal greatly
beloved by his students and co-workers, and as a minister of the
Gospel he had many and warm personal friends among all classes
of orthodox Christian people.
In 1861 he was married to Luna C. Griswold, of Randolph,
Vermont, who survives him. Three daughters and eight grand­
children are now living. He left the priceless legacy of a spot­
less reputation, a blameless life and an enviable record as edu­
cator and clergyman.

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Dr. Martin preached from the text:
We are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be
so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burn­
ing fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thy hand, O king.
But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve
thy gods.— Daniel iii : 16.
This answer sounds disrespectful, almost insolent, but such,
was very far from the intention of these young men.

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It was really a model of respect and deference. It is not for
us, O king, to answer you. It is not for us to question your pre­
rogative, or to dispute your will.,

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“ Theirs not to make reply
Theirs but to do or die.”
This I take it was the meaning. The issue was clear; and they
would not attempt to argue about it. They would not discuss a
proposition that involved their loyalty to God. They were not
for sale, or on any terms.
The lesson is good for all time and all men. Never flinch,
neverfoul, never shirk unpleasant facts. Stand your ground and
accept your lot, and fight your battle.
But their answer was based on a good creed. “ Our God is
able to deliver us.” This is the bed rock of all remarkable bold­
ness; the conviction that
“ Behind the dim unknown
Standeth God within the shadow
Keeping watch above his own.”
The highest mark of their faith was expressed in their con­
clusion. But i f not, still be it known to you that we will not do
this evil thing.
It is fine to hear these men in the face of an inevitable sen­
tence of death say, It is not for us to answer you; we accept your
ultimatum, the consequences of your will. It was splendid when
they stood boldly before the king reciting their simple creed. We
believe in God the father almighty, and that he is able to save us.
But this heroism reached its zenith when they said, But if not—
but if not be it known to you, O king, be it known to all men
whom it may concern that we will not do this evil thing.
It is comforting to know that God is ever on the side of
right, but it is heroic to hope for victory and not be afraid of
defeat— to lose a battle to gain an ultimate victory.
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Tittle One.— “ Grandma, did you like that gum drop ?”
“ Yes, dear.”
Little One.— “ Well, Fido didn’t. He spit it out three times.”
— Ladies' Home fournal.

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Hrbor 2>ag
On Friday, October 27, most interesting Arbor Day exer­
cises were held.
In the morning, the time of the chapel service was given to
the Senior Class, who rendered a most delightful program.
Special songs were sung by the seniors, and their spirited singing
was admired by all. President Wampler delivered the opening
address. He was in good voice and in his remarks showed
clearly the importance of observing Arbor Day. The quartette
by the Misses Keefer, Long, Markward and Keeny was enjoyed
by all. Miss Gertrude Hoffman recited in her usual pleasing
manner that most appropriate selection, “ Woodman Spare That
Tree.” Then Mr. Garland delivered a most excellent address on
the history of Arbor Day. The closing number, a piano duet
by the Misses Fleming and Edna Baer, was also very good.
In the afternoon, at 3 o’clock, all the students assembled in
the chapel and the line of march to Dr. Martin’s residence, in
front of which the trees were to be planted, began. The Seniors
came first, followed by the Faculty, the Middlers, and the Juniors.
President Wampler, of the Senior Class, spoke briefly, and
then two American elms were planted by the Seniors. Professor
Heiges received these in behalf of the school. President Albert,
of the Middler Class, and President Gamble, of the Junior Class,
made a few remarks, and then their trees were planted. The
Middlers planted an oak tree and the Juniors a larch. After
each class had given its class yell in an enthusiastic and loyal
manner, the procession wended its way back to the school, and all
felt that a most pleasant and practical observance of Arbor Day
had been made.

“ Sbe Stoops to Conquer”
One of the enjoyable events of the term was the play “ She
Stoops to Conquer,” given on Thanksgiving evening, under the
auspices of the Y . W . and Y . M. C. A . The chapel was well
filled and the large audience enjoyed thoroughly every act of the
play.
The success of the evening is due largely to Miss Helen
Lehman, the instructor, who labored untiringly in its preparation.

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The characters were well chosen and each took his part very
effectively. They were as follows:
Sir Charles Marlow (English Gentleman).............. Samuel Stouffer, ’ 12
Young Marlow (Suitor for Mies Hardcastle).............John Wampler,’ ’ 12
Hardcastle (A little behind the times).........................William Short, ’ 13
Hastings (Miss Neville’s lover).......... .......................J. Otis Charles, ’ 12
Tony Lumpkin (Mischievous young man)................Frank Markley, ’12
Diggony (Servant of Hardcastle):........... !............... -i
Stingo (Landlord of the “ Three Pigeons” ) ............ j-James Trostle, 12
Mrs. Hardcastle............................................................Grace Hoffman, ’ 12
Miss Hardcastle........................................................... Josephine Eves, ’13
Miss Neville (Cousin to T on y )..................................Margaret Lessig. ’ 12
Dolly (Maid to Miss Hardcastle).............. ...........................Bess Bair, T2

Zbc Mallowe’en Social
One of the most delightful social features of the Fall Term was
the Hallowe’en celebration held Saturday evening, October 28.
A ll students were invited to come to the Gymnasium in costume
and mask.
The first part of the evening’s entertainment consisted of a
County Fair, which had all the antique features of its kind.
Along the Midway, the first attraction was the Three Fates, who,
with all the witchery of their sisterhood, weirdly divulged the
secrets of the past and foretold the unknown future. Next came
Madam Lucinda, the fascinating snake charmer, who held her
audience amazed by her sinister art. After this, the Wild Man
from Smoky Row terrified the people by his frantic attempts for
liberty. He was, however, successfully held in check by his e x­
hibitor. Then the Strong Man delighted all by his marvelous
feats of strength. The Tallest Man and the Wonderful Bearded
Lady also claimed a share of the attention. The Darktown
Quartette favored its audience with many delightful plantation
melodies, and pink lemonade refreshed the spectators.
As no fair is complete without races, some very amusing
ones were participated in by some of the boys. The crab race,
the sack race, the one-legged race, the wheelbarrow race caused
much laughter. During these the band discoursed sweet melody.
Prizes were awarded the winners of the races. The acrobats
came next and performed marvelous feats of strength and skill,
while the irrepressible clown amused the on-lookers by his absurd
imitations. This closed the Fair.

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Then came a guessing contest in which the Seniors and Middlers tied in guessing the silhouettes of the different members of
the faculty.
The next feature was the grand march. A ll in costume
marched past the judges’ chairs and prizes were awarded to
those who showed the most ingenuity in costuming ; one prize
for the girls and one for the boys. Then the dancing began.
A t the end of the third dance all unmasked and light refresh­
ments were served. After a short intermission dancing was re­
sumed and continued until i i .oo p. m. Everyone agreed that it
had been a most enjoyable evening.

Something ©ut of tbe ©rfcinarg
The String Quartette from the Philadelphia Orchestra gave a
recital at Wilson College, Chambersburg, November 16.
A number of the members of the Faculty and music students
attended and were delighted with the splendid rendition of the
program. They were particularly charmed with the cello solos
by Sandby. The program was as follows:

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I. Jos. Haydn.............. Quartette (Emperor) for two violins, viola
and violoncello.
Allegro Moderato.
Poco Adagio Cantabile.
Menuetto.
Finale: Presto.
Messrs. Johan Grolle, Emil Schmidt, H. Van Der Beemt
and Herman Sandby.
II. B. Marcello
........Sonata in F Major for violoncello.
Largo—Presto.
Largo—Allegro.
Mr. Herman Sandby, Accomp. Mr. H. Van Der Beemt.
III. R. Schumann!........... Quintet, Op. 44, for pianoforte, two violins
viola and violoncello.
Allegro Brilliante.
Un PocoLargamente, in Modo D’ una Marcia.
Scherzo: Molto Vivace.
Allegro Ma Non Troppo.
Messrs. Olaf Jensen, Johan Grolle, Emil Schmidt, H. Van Der Beemt
and Herman Sandby.

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Basftet Ball
In the beginning of November Basket Ball practice started
and in a short time six men were selected, who will be able to
make a record for the Normal. As an all round team in speed,
guarding, passing and shooting the boys are hard to beat.
Mr. Zepp (the captain) has the good will of his team mates»
because he is a splendid leader, which means much for the suc­
cess of the team. Every member is a natural Basket Ball player.
T o coach such a team is a pleasure, as one can almost see the
boys grow.
Three teams have fallen before the Normal’s terrific pace.
•The last game was played with the Spring Forge Y . M. C. A .,
who had a record last year of 28 games won out of 34 games
played. In the game with Felton A . C. the visitors did not
throw a field goal. In the last game no field goal was made in
the last half.
The following is the schedule :
Nov. 25— P. R. R. Y . M. C. A. Reserves.
Dec. 2— Felton A . C.
Dec. 9— Spring Forge Y . M. C. A .
Dec. 16— Harrisburg Tech. High School.
Jan. 6— Open.
Jan. 13— Dickinson College.
*Jan. 19— Bloomsburg Normal.
*Jan. 20— Open.
Jan. 27-iSKutztown Normal.
Feb. 3— Steelton High School.
Feb. 9— Bloomsburg Normal.
Feb. 10— Open.
Feb. 14— Me'rcersburg Academy.
*Feb. 23— Harrisburg Tech. High School.
*Feb. 24— Kutztown Normal.
*Feb. 28— Mercersburg Academy.
Mar. 2— Open.
Mar. 9— Open.
*Games away.
It is the policy of the coach to have as many individual
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The great aim in athletics, as in all other educational lines,
is to draw out and strengthen the personality of the individual.
When a team plays together for some time there is developed in
that team a personality and that personality is made up of the
strongest qualities of the persons in the team. When boys
organize as a team they soon discover their ability and confi­
dence is developed, which is one of the hardest qualities to un­
fold, but one of the best for a strong athlete.
A t the same time almost all the boys get into the work and
receive the benefit of the game and gymnasium, thus preventing
a monopoly by a half dozen men, which so often is the case.
Four scrub teams are slowly crystalizing into individual
teams at present. The teams continuing their good work will
make it very easy for the coach to select a winning team next
year.

School iRotes
Thanksgiving Day was a big day with us. The sermon was
preached by Dr. Martin, at n o ’clock. It was a splendid talk,
full of thoughts for better and broader living. The chorus ren­
dered by the chapel choir was out of the usual in excellence and
was thoroughly enjoyed.
Following the chapel service we had the best dinner that was
served in the country, at least if there were better dinners they
would have been beyond our capacity. As it was, we were none
too comfortable for an hour or two; we were thankful and happy
and in good condition to enjoy the social event of the afternoon.
In the evening the play entertained us until time to retire.
This was the finishing touch to a very happy and enjoyable day.
A more complete account of the play and its excellence will be
found elsewhere in this number.
Professor and Mrs. Ely entertained Mrs. E ly ’s sister, Mrs.
Peiffer, of Pittsburg, for a week recently. This was Mrs. Peiffer.’s first visit to our school and beautiful valley. She seemed to
enjoy both most thoroughly.
A t the fall election Mr. Means, our Treasurer, and Mr. K irk­
patrick, our School Steward, were re-elected directors of Ship-

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pensburg Township. The citizens of the township appreciate
their intelligent services in directing and managing the education
of their boys and girls.
Professor J. S. Heiges, Dean of Normal, is the President of
the Child Study Department of the State Educational Association,
which met in Philadelphia during the last week in December.
This is one of the most important departments of the association,
and has been ably managed by its presiding officer.
On Friday evening, December 8, Miss Lehman, head of the
Department of Reading and Elocution, entertained the cast o f
“ She Stoops to Conquer” to an eight o’clock dinner.
Professor C. E. Sweitzer, of Mercersburg Academy, paid us
a visit recently. Professor Sweitzer was formerly head of the
Department of History of Shippensburg, and now holds the same
position in Mercersburg Academy, where he has succeeded in
making quite a record for himself.
Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick were recent visitors to Harrisburg.
On their return they stopped in Carlisle, where Mr. Kirkpatrick
attended the County Directors’ Association meeting.
During the last few weeks we have had the pleasure of visits
from the following: Mr. E. W. Harvey, representing D. C. Heath
& Co.; Mr. Myrton A . Bryant, representing Ginn & Co.; Mr. J.
L- Sigmund, of Allyn & Bacon Co.; Mr. Sigman, of the Amer­
ican Book Co., and Mr. Scott, of Houghton, Mifflin & Co.
Professor George B. Ely, Athletic Director, was licensed to
preach in the Evangelical Lutheran Church. He passed a most
successful examination before the West Pennsylvania Synod, sit­
ting in session at Gettysburg. Since becoming a full fledged min­
ister he has occupied the pulpit of Dr. Van Ormer, in Shippens­
burg, for two Sundays, and has preached for a number of con­
gregations in this vicinity.
On October 13 Prof. Heiges delivered two addresses on
Arithmetic before the Local Institute in his home town, Dillsburg, Pa.
Dr. Martin addressed the following County Institutes.
Adams County Institute at Gettysburg on Wednesday, Novem­
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ber 7. He reports the pleasure of seeing many of our Alumni,
and what is better of hearing good reports of the quality, of work
they are doing.
The Shippensburg Normal School has been represented by
Prof. Stewart in educational work as follows: Arendtsville,
Educational Rally of Adams County, where he lectured three
times. On October 13, in the evening, he spoke on “ Abraham
Lincoln;” at the morning session on October 14 his subject was
“ Patriotism in the Public Schools;” in the afternoon of the 14th
he talked on “ Essentials of Good Teaching;” On October 19
Prof. Stewart addressed the Bradford County Institute, and on
December 6 he delivered two addresses before the Cumberland
County Institute in Carlisle.
Miss Clara A . Wheeler, Department of Vocal Music, recently
made a business trip to Philadelphia.
Miss Ida Sitler, Department of Biological Sciences, was called
to Philadelphia on account of the sickness of her sister. We are
glad to know that her sister is on the way to complete recovery.
On Sunday, November 26, Dr. Martin preached in the Arch
Street Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia.
During the term we have had two instructive lectures. Mrs.
Harriet Chalmers Adams gave an illustrated lecture on South
America from the mouth of the Orinoco to the mouth of the
Amazon. The subject of Mr. George O. Shields’ lecture was
“ Protection of Our Birds.” His lecture was illustrated with
beautiful and instructive views of birds.
A Local Institute was held in Shippensburg Borough dur­
ing October. Dr. Martin, Prof. Ely, Prof. Heiges and Prof.
Stewart took active part in discussions.
Prof. E. M. Taylor, Science Department, recently visited his
home in Scranton, Pa. Prof. Taylor’s father has been Superin­
tendent of Schools of Lackawanna County for many years and
was recently re-elected for another term.
Miss Ada V . Horton, Preceptress, spent a day at each of the
Institutes in Franklin and Cumberland Counties.

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Miss Mary Harris, Principal of Model School, attended Cum­
berland County Institute three days during the week ending Sat­
urday, December 8.
Mr. Raymond Stroh, of Sun bury, Pa., recently spent Satur­
day and Sunday at the Normal, the guest of Miss Wheeler. Mr.
Stroh favored us with a solo in Chapel on Sunday morning.
Mr. J. McCord Means represented Shippensburg Township
School District at the meeting of the Cumberland County Direc­
tors’ Association in Carlisle on December 7.
We were represented at the Army and Navy game by Prof.
Stewart. He reports the scene that attends this military display
as being quite up to the usual; the game itself was more inter­
esting than this contest usually is.
On November 8 one hundred thirty-one of us went up to
Chambersburg to see Shakespeare's Julius Caesar played by the
company formerly known as the Ben Greet Players.
For the present work has been suspended on the new Model
School building. In the spring it will be plastered and finished
and will in all probability be ready for work in the fall term.
The boys certainly entertained and welcomed the new brides.
The entertainment was of the loud and gladsome kind; it was
much appreciated by Professor and Mrs. Ely and by Mr. and
Mrs. Kirkpatrick. In fact, they so much appreciated the thought­
fulness of the boys that they invited us all to the Gym. for a re­
ception and feed.

1ber (Treat
Little Nina went to church with her grandmother and, for
the first time, put two pennies on the contribution plate. Lean­
ing over, she whispered, audibly:
“ T hat’s all right, grandma; I paid for two.’ ’
— Harper's Monthly.
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Fltinkers— “ I don’t think I deserve an absolute zero.”
p rof.— “ No, sir; neither do I, but it’s the lowest mark I am
allowed to give.. Good-day.” — Exchange.

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“ This above all, to thine own self be true;
And it must follow, as night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.”
In the New Year and in the new term which open themselves
before us, fellows, let us take into our souls, and realize more
than ever, the truth of the above quotation.
The term which has just ended, we have good reason to be­
lieve, has been a very successful one. The meetings have been
well attended and unusual interest has been manifested.
For the first time in many years our association has been rep­
resented at a convention of the Students’ Volunteer Movement.
This convention was held at Lafayette College, Easton, Pa., Oct.
20, 21 and 22. We sent two delegates, Messrs. Charles and
Short, whose reports were very helpful and instructive as well as
interesting.
One of the important events of the Y . M. C. A. work was the
visit of the State Students’ Secretary, Mr. Irvin E. Deer. Mr.
Deer spent two days with us, Thursday and Friday, November 2
and 3, helping to solve problems which had arisen and giving
helpful suggestions along all lines of work. He gave a very help­
ful talk to the young men at the Thursday evening corridor
prayer-meeting.
Our week of prayer was of great benefit to us all. It was
opened with a joint meeting on Sunday evening, November 12,
at which time Professor Channing E. Sweitzer, of Mercersburg,
spoke on “ My obligations to my fellow student.’’ This service
was followed by meetings in the association room, which were
well attended and from which much good was derived. These
meetings were all conducted by ministers from town.
The play on Thanksgiving evening, given under the auspices
of the Y . W . and Y . M. C. A ., was a decided success in many
ways.
The associations have launched upon an entirely new venture
for this school, in getting out a school calendar. Although this
calendar is not as splendid as those of some schools, yet we feel
proud of it as the first attempt of the kind. We feel sure that in
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it will be a permanent institution that will bring honor to old
Normal.
With the closing of this term, the administration of the
present cabinet ends. W e wish to extend to all our heartfelt
thanks for the help they have given ns.
The new cabinet, we are sure, will put forth efforts which will
far surpass ours, and count much for the success of the Y . M. C. A .
and its piinciples.
We have yet, however, the present term before us, with its
opportunities and difficulties. Let us profit by our mistakes of
last term and thus accomplish greater things. Let us all do our
best, and doing that we will continue to prosper and advance.
J ames C. T ro stle , ’ 12,
President.

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The Young Woman’s Christian Association has been striv­
ing to make the work of this year reach the highest standard ot
excellence and sincerity. The earnest way in which all the girls
are co-operating with the cabinet makes our success doubly sure.
Let us not lose sight of the fact that we belong to one of the
greatest movements of the world and that we, as a united band
of girls, can help each other to live purer, truer and more helpful
lives.
On Thanksgiving evening the Young Men’s and Young
Women’s Associations united in the play “ She Stoops to Con­
quer,” of which a fuller account will be seen in another column.
In order to raise funds to send delegates to the Student Con­
ference next summer a Christmas Bazaar was given Saturday
afternoon, December 9, in the school parlors. This proved to
be most successful both socially and financially. The girls re­
sponded most generously with all kinds of dainty as well as use­
ful contributions. The most attractive feature, however, was the
Xmas tree loaded with mysterious packages of all shapes and
sizes, every one of which, large or small, was sold for five cents.
Santa Claus had charge of this and was kept quite busy handing
out the valuable presents.

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T o add to the enjoyment of the occasion a splendid musical
program was arranged by Miss Wise. Later in the afternoon
tea was served, Miss Irene Huber acting as hostess.
Three delegates, Helen Schoenly, Salome Dinterman and
Edna Baer, were sent to the Student Volunteer Conference, held
October 30, at Lafayette College, Easton, Pa. Each returned
with an interesting account of the work being done among the
Student Volunteers.
E l l a R. B r a d l e y , ’ 12,
President.

normal Xiterarg Society
The work done this term in the Normal Literary Society has
been quite encouraging. The meetings have been well attended
and a lively interest displayed in the programs which have been
of an instructive as well as entertaining nature. Each member
seems to feel his individual responsibility in making the society
a success and a year which shall shine as a beacon light in its
history.
Normal has been cheered by many words of approbation
from former members. Among some of her recent visitors may
be mentioned Miss Frantz, ’09; Miss Henneberger, ’ 11; Miss
Beatrice Hixon, ’ 10; Mr. John H artm an,’ 11, and Mr. Reynolds,
’ ix.
Normal is always glad to see her former friends and hopes to
have the pleasure of welcoming many more throughout the year.
E l l a B r a d l e y , ’ 12,
Secretary,

IPbilo aiiterar» Society
Philo is now in the midst of her thirty-sixth year of literary
work, which promises to be as good and even better than previous
years. A ll her members are taking an interest worthy of the
highest merit and making each meeting all that could be expected.
During the last three months a number of alumni have shown
their interest by visiting Philo. Among these were: Mrs. Cover,

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’87; Miss Hetrick,’ 11; Messrs. Wiebe,’07; Y oh e,’04; F aust,’ n ;
Mowery, ’06; Coffy, ’ 11; Hege, ’ n ; Coyle, ’ n , and Coble,’11.
The Seniors and Middlers have shown a special interest in
the work by agreeing to deliver original essays and orations. This
alone shows that Philo is steadily stepping higher.
May the loyal members of the society not be satisfied with
Philo as she is, but aim to upraise the standard more and more,
always keeping in view her noble motto; Fxcelsior.
G r a c e S t u l l , ’ 12,

Secretary.

alumni iReunions
Adams County graduates and students held a reunion on
Tuesday night, November 21, of Institute week at Gettysburg.
"We are indebted to Mr. Roy D. Knouse, 08, for the following
account;
Your favor of yesterday is at hand. I shall try to give you
an account of our reunion in Adams County last week.
Our reunion was held Tuesday night, November 21, in Ray­
mond’s cafe. There were fifty-four former students of Shippens
bUrg present. The room was decorated with Normal pennants
and for several hours the spirit of old Normal prevailed. After
several yells in which all (?) took part a lunch was served.
After lunch addresses were made by Messrs. Mummert, McCleaf
and Reynolds of the class of 1911, and Mr. Pecher, a former
student, entertained with a reading. A ll were very glad to have
Dr. Martin present, as was shown by the yells that were given
when he entered the room and by the hearty applause when the
chairman called upon him to make an address. The good Doc­
tor, in his conversational way, told us many interesting things
about Normal, making us feel that we still have an undying in?
terest in our Alma Mater.
The Dauphin County Alumni and students held a banquet
followed by a dance on November 2, at Paxtonia Inn. There
were 127 Alumni present. The toastmaster was Mr. G. WtU
Henry, ’99, and the following toasts were given:

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“ The Teachers’ W ork” ....................................Martha Mark, ’98
“ The Teachers’ Institute ” ....................Edgar C. Detwiler, ’99
“ The Faculty of C. V . S. N. S .” .
. John F. Ferguson, ’02
(State Certificate)

“ The Normal Graduate” . .
................G. W ill Henry, ’99
Flowers— Ferns and Chrysanthemums.

alumni personals
’74. Dr. J. F. Barton we learn has gone out of the teaching
profession and is engaged in the lumber business in North Yakimah, Washington.
’75. Mr. J. R. Ewing, of Portland, Oregon, is engaged in
the book business.
’76. Miss Maggie T . Reichert is teaching in Shippensburg, Pa.
’77. In answer to our card of inquiry we have the following
from Mrs. Lizzie Atkins (Adair), of 2234 North 13th Street, Phil­
adelphia, Pa.:
My occupation has been for twenty-six years and I hope
will be— a housekeeper, home-maker, or whatever you choose to
call the mother of a family of three girls. One is married, an­
other (a graduate of Wellesley), is secretary of Germantown
Branch Woman’s Christian Association’. A third daughter is as­
sistant to the physical director at the same branch. I hope to at­
tend my class reunion next June.
M r s . L iz z ie A d a i r , ’ 77 .
’78. Mrs. Laura Harvey (Shearer) is one of Waynesboro’s
teachers.
’79. Rev. J. H. Heckenberg is a minister in Philadelphia.
His address is 4231 Paul Street, Frankford.
’80. Miss Annie E. Karmany, of 231 North Street, Harris­
burg, Pa., writes that she is still bookkeeper for the W. O. Hickok
Mfg. Co., of Harrisburg. She sends best wishes to Normal.
’81, Mrs. Sadie E. McCullough (Sharpe) is living at Oak­
ville, Pa.
’82. We were sorry to learn some time ago of the illness of
Dr. J. C. DeVenney, of 1115 North Second Street, Harrisburg,
and hope he has entirely recovered his health.

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’83. The Personal Editor spent a very pleasant day during
- the fall term with Mrs. Ida Noaker (Fogelsanger) near Shippensburg.
’84. Miss Gertrude R. McCreary is instructor in the Beth­
lehem High School.
’85. Miss Carrie McCreary is living at 9 North High Street,
Bethlehem.
’86. Mr. J. B. Kennedy is teaching at Greencastle, Pa.
S ’87. Mrs. Lillie Hoffman (Metz) is living on Baltimore
Avenue, Chambersburg. Her husband, Mr: A . L- Metz, was a
former Normal student. He is engaged in the preparation of the
Metz’s drugs, which have become famous over the Eastern States.
’87. Mr. J. P. Gluck is living in Chambersburg and teach­
ing in Peters’ township, Franklin county. His daughter visited
Normal during the Fall term.
’88. Mrs. Emma Allen (Clever) is teaching at Elkwood, Pa.
’89. Mrs. Flora Sefton (Reading) is living at Bluefield,
W . Va.
’90. Mr. I. R. Witmer writes from Hanover that he is still
teaching at that place, Principal of building No. 1, Walnut St.
Sends best wishes to Normal.
’91. Prof. J. S. Heiges, Dean of the Faculty, is President
of the Child Study Round Table Department of the Pennsylva­
nia State Educational Association. This department held its
meetings on December 27-28 in Room No. 1x7 Central High
School, Broad and Green Sts., Philadelphia. Prof. Heiges ar­
ranged for a good program for this meeting and had some first
class speakers.
^91. Miss Blanche Woodal, one of Chambersburg’s good
teachers, was recently transferred to be assistant in the new 3rd
Grammar grade work of this year.
’92. Miss Adeline Rexroth is teaching at Newtown, Pa.
’93. Miss Rose McKinney is teaching in Greencastle, Pa.
’94. Mr. Wilbur Repp is located in Wilmington, Del.
’94. Mr. A . A . Miller has resigned the principalship of the
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the last ten years, to accept a position with the United States
Annuity Society of Pittsburg. We congratulate Mr. Miller on
this change of position, as it is much better financially, but are
sorry to see him leave the teaching profession, as he has always
stood ambng the best of our teachers. We wish him great suc­
cess in his new business. His address is 720 Beech St., McKees­
port, Pa.
’95. Mrs. Carrie Baker (Bauman) is living at 199 Allen S t.,
Buffalo, N. Y .
’96. Mrs. Julia Bauman (Stuart) is teaching in Cumber­
land county. She visited relatives in Buffalo during the summer
and reports having a very good time.
’96. We hope our readers will not think us conceited when
we publish the following. Praise is always encouraging to edi­
tors.
,
October 14, 1911.
Dear Editor— The October edition of the N o r m a l S ch oo l .
H e r a l d is a very live, interesting and newsy budget. It gives
me great pleasure to renew my subscription.
Very truly,
B- M. S h epp .
’96. Mr. G. A . Berkheimer is teaching his tenth term at theSheplierdstown school. Best wishes to him for another ten years.
’96.

We have a postal from Mr. H. J. Kennedy requesting;

a catalogue and sample copy of the H e r a l d , which we are glad,

to send. We would very much appreciate a letter from Mr. Ken­
nedy telling us something of himself and any other Normal
students of Summit Hill.
’96. Mrs. Mary Black (Doyle) writes from Alexandria, Ba.,
sending good wishes to Normal friends; she also sends us a pic­
ture of the High school at that place, for which we thank her.
’96. Mr M. A . Brinton writes that he is engaged in the real,
estate and insurance business, with offices at corner Second and
Walnut Stieets, Harrisburg.
’96. In October Mrs. Nellie Snoke (Brewbaker) moved
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Dr. Chas. Brewbaker, is both teaching and taking a post graduate
course in Yale University.
’96. During the fall term Miss Anna Longsdorff, of Mechanicsburg, visited our model school.
’97. Mrs. Angella Grissinger (Ziegler) is living at New
Kensington, Pa. She formerly lived in Carlisle.
’98. We are glad to hear of the election of Mr. Jasper A le x ­
ander, of Carlisle, to the office of District Attorney. We extend
congratulations.
’98. Mr. B. K . Miller, of Mechanicsburg, is teaching his
sixth term at Mt. Allen, Cumberland County. Like Mr. Berkheimer, Bennie seems to like one place best.
’98. Mrs. Elizabeth W olff (Fowler) is living at Port Norris,
N. J. She has a son seven years old and a daughter eighteen
months.
’98. Mr. J. G. Benedict writes from Waynesboro: Am
living at Waynesboro, married, have a son 2 years old; the
picture of his dad.” I am treasurer and general manager of
Landis Machine Co., also connected with other business enter­
prises. I have a warm spot for C. V . S. N. S. and always hold
it up to others.
Very truly yours,
J. G. B e n e d ic t .
’99. Mr. U. L. Allen writes us from Pittsburg: I am still
with the Gazette-Times and Chronicle-Telegraph. My family of
four, including two boys, Mrs. A . and myself reside at 6803
Frankstown Ave. E. E. Give my highest compliments to the
school and best wishes for the H e r a l d .
Most cordially,
U. L. A l l e n .
’99. Miss Jean McCreary is teaching the primary grade at
Bethlehem.
’00. Mr. D. Norris Benedict is treasurer of the Frick Com­
pany at Waynesboro.
’00.
Pa.

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’o i . We are glad to learn that Miss Virginia McQuiston is
teaching art in the Bloomsburg Normal School.
’02. Mr. Willis A . Weaver is teaching near Shippensburg,
in Franklin county, and farming at the same time.
’02. From the Waynesboro paper of October 26, we learn
that Mr. H. M. Riddlesberger, of the Geyser Mfg. Co.’s office,
spent two weeks in Nashville, Tenn., in the interests of his Com­
pany.
’03. Mrs. Elva Myers (Sheaffer) is living at 1043^ Vine
St., Williamsport, Pa., where her husband is in the employ of
the machine shops.
’04. Miss Helen Corwin is teaching in Cripple Creek, Colo­
rado, where she is enjoying the work.
’04. We are indebted to Miss Elizabeth Blair for a number
of interesting personals in this issue. She sends her H erald
subscription and best wishes. W ill not others follow her ex­
ample and send us personals ?
’04. Miss Edith Angle, of Shippensburg, is head of the
Commercial Department in the Bridgeton, N. J., High School.
’05. Mr. William H. Bailey is clerk for Street’s Western
Stable-Car Line, 1003-20 W . Jackson Blvd., Chicago, 1 1 1 . He
asks to have the H e r a l d sent to him regularly, which we are
glad to do.
’05. Mrs. Ruth Blessley (Konhaus), of Mechanicsburg, was
a delegate to the Missionary Convention held in the Presbyterian
Church, Shippensburg, recently. While here she was the guest
of the Personal Editor. Old Normal friends were all glad to see
Ruth again.
’05. Rev. E. E. Bender is pastor of the Grace U. B. Church
of Allentown, Pa. Residence at 817 North 6th St.
’05. Miss Carrie A . Gochnauer is teaching her second term
at Washington Heights, near Camp Hill, and likes the work
very much.
’06. Mr. Samuel Dohner is Principal o f the schools at
Enola. In connection with his work he conducts a night school
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about thirty before long. The school is composed of all classes,
newsboys, foreigners, etc.
’07. Mr. Charles D. Tritt writes from Midland, S. D., to
have his address changed from Fairview. Says the country he
is now in is very different from the country here. Most of the
land is just now being proved up on the homestead laws. He
sends us his H e r a l d subscription.
’07.
Okla.

Miss Ruth Dohner is teaching in Oklahoma City,

’07. We print the following from Mr. Harry S. Bowman:
“ Dear Editor: Your card was forwarded to me, and X wish
to inform you that -I am employed by Jacob Reed’s Sons, Inc., as
bookkeeper; also have many other clerical duties. This is a large
wholesale and retail clothing house, 1424-26 Chestnut Street, Phil­
adelphia, Pa. I like the work very much. I also do steno­
graphic work.”
Wishing C. V . S. N. S. the greatest success, and trusting
you are enjoying the best of health, I am
Yours respectfully,
H a r r y S. B o w m a n .
’07. Mr. John Harlacher has resigned the principalship of
the Dillsburg high school to accept the principalship of the Ham­
ilton Building, Harrisburg, Pa. Professor M. S. Taylor ( ’77),
the former principal, has resigned on account of illness.
’07. Miss Nancy Agle is teaching in Cochranville, Pa. She
is second assistant in the high school. The school is second grade,
and her work is first year high school work.
’08. We want to thank Miss Sue Tolan for a number of per­
sonals sent us for this issue. Sue is teaching in Catasauqua.
’08. Miss Ruth Eight was a recent visitor to Normal and
paid up her H e r a l d subscription for two years, for which we re­
turn thanks. Ruth is a special teacher in the Lebanon schools.
’08. Mr. D. C. Noonan writes from Coulee City, Washing­
ton, where he is principal. Sends best wishes to Normal, also his
H e r a l d subscription.
’08. Mr. Earl B. Smith is a student at the University ot
Pennsylvania this year.
’08. Miss Blanche J. Macbeth is teaching at Netcong, N. J.

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’09. Mr. Emory J. Middour passed his examinations to enter
Princeton without any conditions during this fall. He expects
to enter Princeton next fall. During the spring term he will
teach at Perkiomen Seminary at Pennsburg, Pa.
’09. Mr. Clyde S. Shive is assistant principal at Houtzdale, Pa.
’09. Miss Marion J. Charlton has charge of the Commercial
Department in the Warwick, N. J., High School.
’09. Mr. John S. Igartua writes from Corozal, Porto Rico,
where he is teaching third and fourth grades. A ll the subjects
are taught in English, but they use the Spanish grammar. The
name of the school in which he teaches is Lincoln Graded School.
John sends best wishes to Normal. He also sends us an account
of Arbor Day exercises in his school in which three hundred trees
were planted. As the program is printed in Spanish, we have not
yet had time to read it.
’09. Miss Emma Kreider is assistant principal in South
Lebanon High School.
’ 10. Mr. James A . Kell is teaching his second term at
Spruce Creek, Huntingdon County.
’ 10. Miss Floy E. Dimm is teaching in Millerstown, Pa.
’ io. Miss Florence Allen is teaching Mt. Rock school in
Franklin County.
’ io. Miss Nellie Cope is teaching in Newton township in
Cumberland County.
’ 10. Miss Annabel Snyder is teaching in Duncannon. She
sends us her H e r a l d subscription.
’ 10. Miss Vera Peiffer is teaching in Harrisburg. Her ad­
dress is 121 North 18th Street, Harrisburg.'
’ 10. Miss Verna Wolfe has resigned her position as princi­
pal of the Scotland school and accepted a position in the schools
of Belleville, N. J. Miss Ruth Shive, ’10, takes her place at
Scotland.
’ n . Miss Olive B. Hall is substitute teacher in Harrisburg.
’ 11. Miss Edith Walhay is teaching near her home, Aspers,
Pa., and likes the work.
’ n . Miss Mabel E. Myers is teaching at Pleasantville, N. J.,
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©bituarp
Miss Anna Walters, ’93, died October 27, 1911.
We take the following account from a Catasauqua paper:
The death of Miss Annie Walters, eldest daughter of Maria
and the late David Walters, occurred at the home, No. 513 Front
Street, at 3.30 a. m. Tuesday last, in the 39th year of her age.
She was born in this place, attended the public schools, and grad­
uated in the High School, class of 1888, and the Shippensburg
Normal School. Of late years she has been a resident of Atlantic
City, where for two years she conducted the Catasauqua House, a
popular hostelry of that noted resort, and was matron of the Hotel
Shoreham, one of the largest and finest hotels in that city. She
was taken ill some months since and for fourteen weeks has been
suffering from tuberculosis and dropsy, passing away at the above
hour. She was of a happy, active disposition and won many
friends at home and at Atlantic City, who regret her early death.
She is survived by her mother, three brothers, Evan, John E- and
Philip Walters, and two sisters, Misses Marne, of the Empire
Office, and Margaret, head nurse in the Moses Taylor Hospital,
at Lackawanna, near Buffalo, N . Y .

Cupi&’s Column
R e d d in g — P e c iie r . A t Fairfield, Pa., in the Catholic
church, October 26, Mr. Allen Redding to Miss Carrie Pecher.
Miss Pecher was a former Normal student.
A b b o t t —B a r r . A t Colfax, Washington, November 30,
Mr. Albert Lee Abbott to Miss Mary Darlington Barr ( ’ 07).
They will be at home after January 1, 1912, at Colfax, Washing­
ton.
F is h e d — G r o v e . A t Philadelphia, Pa., December 5, Mr.
William G. Fishel ( ’02) to Miss Rhoda E- Grove ( ’02).
C o bean — E ic h in g e r . A t New Cumberland, Pa., November
2, by Rev. Rojahn, Dr. George C. Cobean, of Gettysburg, to Miss
Katherine Eichinger ( ’06). They reside in Gettysburg, Pa.
W h i t e — A r t e r . A t Shippensburg, Pa., June 14, Rev. J.
R. White, of. Newark, N. J., to Miss Florence Arter ( ’07). Mr.
and Mrs. White live at 81 Fickenor Street, Newark, N. J.

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C oyle — Co o k . A t Greencastle, October 21, Mr. Jos. M.
Coyle ( ’10) to Miss Carrie I. Cook ( ’10). They are both teaching
in Franklin County this winter.
D ic k — D e F r e h n . A t Mechanicsburg, Pa., October 25, Mr.
Murray Luther Dick ( ’98) to Miss Grace Hardenburg DeFrehn.
They reside at 225 West Main Street, Mechanicsburg, Pa.
Ba r t o n — P e ig h t e l . A t McConnellsburg, Pa., September
27, Mr. Sebert N. Barton to Miss Lucy L. Peightel ( ’09). They
will reside in Altoona, Pa.
G l a d f e l t e r — D o w n s . A t Catasauqua, Pa., October 20,
Mr. Herbert S. Gladfelter, of Modoc, Arkansas, to Miss Hester
Downs ( ’99). They will live at Modoc, Arkansas.
H a v e r s t ic k — M e a n s . A t Shippensburg, Pa., October 15,.
by Rev. Dr. George M. Reed, of Newville, Mr. S. William H av­
erstick, of Carlisle, to Miss Martha Isabella Means ( ’04). They
reside in Carlisle, Pa.
E l y — H o y . A t Harrisburg, June 30, Mr. George B. F ly toMiss Caroline Hoy. Mr. Ely is Physical Director at the Normal
and Mrs. Ely was a former teacher at Kutztown Normal School.
Y e t t e r — G ru b b . A t York, Pa., March 25, Mr. George
Yetter to Miss Orpha I. Grubb (’07). They live at 545 South
15th Street, Harrisburg, Pa.
H a r d in g — M e a n s . A t Doylestown, Pa., October 18, Mr.
Alexander Harding to Mrs. Mary Walters Means ( ’97). They
reside in Philadelphia.
D r a w b a u g h — E ig h t y . A t Barnesboro, October 11, Mr. E.
A . Drawbaugh (’78) to Miss Susan J. Eighty. Mr. Drawbaugh
is principal of the Fothergill School in Steel ton, where they reside.
M c C u llo u g h — G e o r g e . A t Wilkinsburg, Pa., June 6, Mr.
Hugh McCullough ( ’06) to Miss Hilda George. They reside at
1027 South Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pa.
I v in s — B e c k . A t New Bloomfield, Pa., June 12 , 1911 , Mr.
William A . Ivins to Miss Alice M. Beck ( ’ 02). They will re­
side at Elizabethtown, N. J.

“ Do you believe in fate, Pat?”
“ Sure, and what would we stand on without ’em ?”
— Exchange.

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Ube Storft’s IRegistet
At Mowersville, August, 1911 , to Mr. and Mrs.
Roy M. Taylor, a son. Mrs. Taylor was Miss Gertrude Glessner
(’04), and Mr. Taylor was a member of the class of ’ 01 .
J u d d . A t Middleville, N. Y ., to Rev. and Mrs. Judd, a
daughter. Mrs. Judd was Miss Lulu Brinkerhoff ( ’07).
M o r r iso n . A t Barnitz, Pa., October 13, to Mr. and Mrs.
George Morrison, a son. Mrs. Morrison was Miss Joice Gochnauer ( ’05), and Mr. Morrison a graduate of ’08. They reside at
Barnitz, Pa., where Mr. Morrison is in charge of a store and postoffice.
J a c o b y . A t New Cumberland, Pa-, October, to Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph Jacoby, a son. Mr. Jacoby was a member of the
class of ’04.
L in t o n . A t Buffalo, N. Y ., October 9, to Mr. and Mrs.
Linton, a son. Mrs. Linton was Miss Abigail Taughenbaugh
( ’06). They reside at 26 Lawrence Place, Buffalo.
P e n t z . A t Catasauqua, Pa., September, to Mr. and Mrs.
Pentz, a son. Mrs. Pentz was Miss Gwendolyn Downs (’02).
I g a r t u a . A t Corozal, Porto Rico, November, to Mr. and
Mrs. John S. Igartua, a daughter. Mr. Igartua was a member o f
the class of ’09.
T aylor.

Freshie (at foot ball game)— “ Look at them in all that mud.
How will they ever get clean ?’ ’
Second Freshie— “ Huh ! What do you suppose the scrub
team’s for? ” — Exchange.
jS?

tfbe M as Ht Soun&eb to 1bim
Two girls were talking over the wire. Both were discussing
what they should wear to the Christmas party. In the midst of
this important discussion a masculine voice interrupted, asking
humbly for a number. One of the girls became indignant and
scornfully asked:
“ What line do you think you’re on, any way ?’ ’
“ W ell,” said the man, “ I am not sure, but, judging from
what I have heard, I should say I was on a clothes line.”
— Ladies' Home Journal.

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Exchanges
We gratefully acknowledge the following:
Our College Times, College News, Dickinsonian, Bloomsburg
Quarterly, High School Life, Normal Herald (Indiana Normal),
The College Student, Perkiomenite, Normal Review, High School
Journal, Birch Rod, Conwayan.
The “ Perkiomenite” is gotten up in very interesting style,
with the various departments of the school represented.
The “ College Student ” contains some very entertaining
stories written by the undergraduates.
“ Miss Virginia McQuiston, a highly gifted graduate of Shippensburg Normal School and of Philadelphia Art School, is the
new instructor in drawing.” — Bloomsburg Quarterly.
We approve of this:
A N ew D epartu re.

“ The Faculty, at a recent meeting, determined on a course of
action which has aroused much outside attention and favorable
comment.
“ The title of Professor, as applied to the men of the Faculty,
has for a long time been considered as improperly used in a
school not of college rank and for that reason it has been decided
that this term shall no longer be used at Bloomsburg with the
sanction of the Faculty.
“ In spite of the objection of local members of the Alumni
who have expressed their disapproval of the change quite warmly
it will be plain ‘Mister’ on Normal Hill hereafter.” — Bloomsburg
Quarterly.
The editor of the Perkiomenite has set forth some very good
ideals for literary societies. They are worth thought:
O ur L it e r a r y S o c ie t ie s .

“ The first and most important function of a literary society
is the development of strong literary men and women. Such an
organization should cultivate, in its members and friends, a higher
appreciation of the best literature, and a deeper knowledge of the
same. Furthermore, its members should be kept familiar with all
current events, and the art of public speaking and public thinking
fully developed. The question immediately arises in our minds,

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‘Do our sister societies at Perkiomen measure up to such a stand­
ard ?’ We must admit, that, to a certain extent, they do; but
not to the fullest extent. There exists between the two societies,
a clean, spirited rivalry, which, in itself, is very gratifying in­
deed. However, to a close observer looking from a critical point of
view, this rivalry is not so much one of greater literary ability as
of better entertaining meetings. This being the case it is readily
seen that the primary object of literary societies is beginning to
to be lost track of, and the entertaining part emphasized. A lit­
erary meeting without a certain amount of amusement is dry and
uninteresting; but, a meeting without a greater amount of solid
matter is non-educational, non-literary. Let us, therefore, guard
against non-literary meetings; and let it be the aim of both
societies to excel in the literary field and not on the floor of
amusement. In other words, let us not seek to please the ear,
but the mind; we should never forget that the ear is but the ser­
vant of the mind, and cot a master itself.” — Perkiomenite.
We notice in the ‘ ‘College News” that the Junior Class of
Lebanon Valley College presented ‘ ‘She Stoops to Conquer” on
December 8.

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B ©ooD' umorh
Edith was light-hearted and merry over every thing. Noth­
ing appeared to her seriously. So, one day, her mother decided
to invite a very serious young parson to dinner and he was placed
next the light-hearted girl. Everything went well until she
asked him:
‘ ‘You speak of everybody having a mission. What isyours?”
‘ ‘ My mission,” said the parson, “ is to save young men.”
“ Good,” replied the girl, ‘ ‘I ’m glad to meet you. I wish
you’d save one for me.” — Ladies’ Home Journal.

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