N ormal S chool H erald. P u b l is h e d O c t o b e r , J a n u a r y , A p r il S h ip p e n s b u r g , P a . Vox,. X III and Ju ly. A P R IL , 1909 No. 3 Current Events in tbe School. It is a well-known fact that our newspapers do not offer to the public a store of valuable information. Journalism is in­ fluenced greatly by corporations and political gangs, but equally as much by the demands of the readers. Much o f the informa­ tion is worthless and even harm ful; at any rate the knowledge derived is not elevating. I f journalism is not what it should be, it is because the people do not demand a reform. It is because readers desire thrilling tales. But not all news is worthless. There is a part of it which is valuable, and the public must be trained to assimilate the good and to make use of it. It is the business of the school to train for life and the more practical the training, the more useful the school becomes. To assist the teacher in this, newspapers containing weekly summaries of useful events are published. If these are not avail­ able, the pupils may be directed to search in the daily papers for current news. When the weekly summaries are furnished by the Boards of Education, they may be used as a text, and when no provision of this sort is made the wide awake teacher may ask each pupil to contribute some article or articles read in the daily journals. A period may be set aside in the upper grades of the elementary schools and in the high schools, during which the teacher discusses the news of the week with her class. Much in­ terest will be shown by the children and the school will be bene­ fited, because it interests the parents, creates the spirit of in­ quiry, develops the power to speak, makes conversationalists, gives memory drill and gives serviceable information. It is quite neccessary that the patrons of a school should be interested in the school work. I f parents are led to see that the school is giving to their children something in addition to the course of study, thejr will become inclined to give more assistance 2 T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H E R A L D to the work of the school. They will appreciate the efforts of the teacher and will co-operate with her. This agreement between teacher and parent will bring to the teacher some insight into the home life of the child, thus giving the teacher a better under­ standing of the child and thus making work with that pupil more effective. The study of current events establishes this relation between the home and the school. In the searches for informa­ tion the parents will be consulted and will become more interested in the teacher and in the school than before. In the exchanging o f opinions strong relations will be established, and if the teacher shows the proper amount of skill the relation will be a pleasant one. Such study creates the spirit of inquiry as nothing else will do. The taste of knowledge arouses a longing for more. Some event will lead the child to inquire of some part o f the world’s history, of some locations of geography or of some principle or principles of government. In this way these studies will be cor­ related and through correlation the best results in education are attained. By the thoughtful directions of the active teacher the habit of investigation will be taught and the child will become a more efficient student in all lines of school work. Then, again, it develops the power to speak before the class (a valuable power to timid pupils). It is not a difficult task to get pupils to speak when they have thoughts to express and by such study pupils will have thoughts galore. In expressing these thoughts the child will be trained in the principles of grammar and rhetoric. The fear which usually accompanies public speaking will be lost in the interesting facts which they have to express. The knowledge of present day occurrences makes conversationalists of the children, for by learning live sub­ jects they form opinions and will want to exchange their views with others. The ease in conversation can be cultivated in no better way than by the discussions of subjects which are fresh in the minds of the public. likew ise the memory will be drilled by the pupils’ own choice. They will want to remember certain facts and without much effort they will give themselves a power which is essential to students. From these data the study of current events should find a place in the school, as it interests the parents, creates the spirit 3 T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H E R A L D of inquiry, develops the power to speak before an audience, makes conversationalists, gives memory drill and also gives ser­ viceable information. The drudgery of the school will be relieved by the interesting topics of the day and the children will be better prepared for the battles of life, because they have learned some things which are practical. T bvi W A P r e sen t for ir e , ’07. T it t e r B oy B eu r . B y J. W . F o l b y . Our Neighbor, he calls me his Little Boy Blue Whenever he goes by our yard; And he says, “ Good-morning” or “ How-do-you-do?” But sometimes he winks awful hard. I guess he don’t know what my name really is, Or else he forgot, if he knew ; And my ! You would think I am really part his— He calls me his Little Boy Blue! Our Neighbor, he told me that Little Boy Blue Once stood all his toys in a row, And said, “ Now don’t go till I come back for you” — But that was a long time ago. And one time at Christmas, when I had a tree, He brought me a sled, all brand new, And smiled when he said it was partly for me And partly for L ittle Boy Blue. Our Neighbor, he’s not going to have any tree, So he says the best he can do Is try to get something to partly give me And partly give Little Boy Blue. Because, if he’s here, it would make him so glad, And he said he knew it was true T hat ever and ever so many folks had A boy just like Little Boy Blue. Our Neighbor, he calls me his Little Boy Blue. And said he would like to help trim Our tree when it came— he would feel that he knew It was partly for me and for him. He said he would fix it with lights and wax flowers, With popcorn and berries— you see, He’d like to come over and help to trim ours— He’s not going to have any tree! — Saturday Evening Post. ...THE... N ormal S chool H erald. P u b l is h e d O c t o b e r , J a n u a r y , A p r i l S h ip p e n s b u r g , P a . and Ju l y . D r . C h a s . H . G o r d in ie r , Editor. A l ic e C. H a r t l e y , B . E., Exchange Editor. A d a Y. H o r t o n , ’88, Personal Editor. J. S. H e ig e s , *91, B u sin ess M anager. Subscription price, 25 cents per year strictly in advance. Single copies, ten cents each. Address all communications to T h e N o r m a l Sc h o o l H e r a l d , Shippensburg, Pa. Alumni and former members of the school will favor us by sending any items that they may think would be interesting for publication. Entered as Second Class Matter at the Post Office, Shippensburg, Pa. VOIv. X III APRIL,, 1909 No. 3 lE&ttorial. After an interval of nearly three years, we again take charge of the H e r a l d . We trust each reader will find something of in­ terest in the current number. Miss Alice Hartley assumes charge of the Exchange column with this issue, and her notes will be read with much interest* we feel sure. Do not overlook the Exchange. We wish to thank Levi Wire, ’07, for the leading article. It is sane, eminently practical, and offers suggestions which, if carried out, will brighten and bless many a school-room. The question arises in the mind of every school editor as to what is best suited to the wants of his readers. The H e r a l d has. always tried to mingle in due proportion a little that is serious with enough of what is light to make a pleasing whole. Fully convinced that the great body of Alumni readers want to keep in touch with the school and with one another, we shall use our best endeavor to make the Personal, Faculty and Normal columns as complete as possible. The personal editor appreciates the help she has thus far re­ ceived and urges on each one to send in items of a personal nature. T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H E R A L D S It has been the good fortune of the editor in his institute work to come in contact with many of the older Alumni. In every case he has found them doing good work and able to render a good account of themselves. It is well for graduates of any in­ stitution to remember that they are frequently the standard by which the institution is judged. The C. V . S. N. S. is justly proud of her sons and daughters. A t this time of year many teachers, as well as students, are asking various ones in authority for testimonials, or recommen­ dations, as sometimes called. Strictly speaking, these terms are not the same, but are generally used interchangeably. A rec­ ommendation should be searched very closely, both for what is therein contained, as well as for what is omitted. Something good can always be said, and it is possible to “ damn with faint praise.” To recommend extravagantly is always injurious to all parties concerned, yet some persist in this baleful habit. We have known teachers elected upon the strength (really the weak­ ness) of effusive recommendations, only to disappoint. It is more sane to give and demand references. It is indeed gratifying to note the large number of students at the Normal who seem to have the reading habit. Under wise guidance it is of great value, but may become a means of positive harm. Personally we should hesitate to vote for any teacher that does not have this habit, and one of our questions would be, ‘ ‘ What do you read ?” It has always amused us to hear teachers, who themselves do no reading, urge upon their classes the neces­ sity of forming this valuable habit. A teacher should always be able to say “ come,” not “ go .” Si A s the spring days come on, each student should seek to get as much daily exercise in the fresh air as possible. Many are now in school who have been accustomed to being out a good deal during the winter. Such should endeavor to get out into the open every day and take some form of exercise. Passively sitting on the campus is not sufficient. Walking, tennis, base-ball, are within the reach of all and should not be neglected. Mental 6 T H E NORMAL, SCHOOL, H E R A L D power requires that the physical tone be kept up, and no student should expect to do the best of which he is capable if he allows his physical power to deteriorate. Every spring some students complain ot not feeling as well as they felt at home, and it is merely because they are neglecting laws of vital importance to their health. “ Get out into the sunshine.” While their Alma Mater has no reason to feel ashamed of many of her sons that are now teaching, yet for their own sake we urge upon many of them the necessity of further academic training. Several are teaching that are merely graduates of the old two-year course, and this alone prohibits advancement. Others have had the three-year course, and while holding excellent positions, are capable of still greater responsibility. Upon these we would urge a college course. If, at the end of two years, when the second diploma is received, a young man decides upon teaching as a life work, he should by all means look around for collegiate training. He may not have the money, but it will pay to borrow. The salary he can command upon leaving college, as an experienced teacher with Normal and collegiate training, will far exceed any­ thing he can hope to receive as merely a Normal graduate. Of course, there are exceptions, but the rule holds good. But while salary is to be considered, of greater moment are increased useful­ ness, efficiency and power of enjoyment. The Uocal Institute has come to be a part of the school work in every well-regulated school district. Having taken part in several within the past few years, the editor has been forcibly im­ pressed with the differences in these meetings. The best attend­ ance is always in the small towns, and usually with the best attend­ ance is found the best program. In some districts nearly every teacher is present. Were we a county superintendent or a school director, we should have something to say to those teachers that make it a point to cut local institutes. They attend the county meeting because they are paid for it and have no responsibility. But when asked to prepare a paper and attend a local meeting they are unable to get there. Sometimes it is impossible to be T H E NORMAL, SCHOOL H E R A L D 7 present, but it is not impossible to prepare a paper and send it to the chairman. Upon this man depends very largely the success or failure of the meeting. I f he is wide awake, alert, ready with questions and suggestions, and is above all resourceful, the meet­ ing goes and goes fast. W e pity the chairman that has evidently made no preparation for emergencies, who looks at those present in a rather helpless way and hopes some one will have something to say on the subject. In many places an evening lecture is now a regular feature, and a village of three hundred people that will not support a lecture is sadly behind the times. Here again the chairman has something to do in getting some good music, a reading or two, and by personal appeal and judicious advertising arousing interest. Despite bad roads and bad weather the writer found the people interested in the local institute wherever he went during the winter. W e should like to mention some specially good meet­ ings, but comparisons are odious. We enjoyed every institute we attended, heard some excellent papers and discussions and met a lot of good people who are worth knowing. State lE&ucational association. The fifty-third annual meeting of the Pennsylvania State Ed­ ucational Association will be held at Bethlehem, Pa., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, June 29, 30 and July 1, 1909. A glance at the names of the officers and executive committee of this association is all that is necessary to assure one that the meeting has some good things in store for those that attend. The attendance in the past at our state meetings, when com­ pared with that of other states, affords us no cause for self-con­ gratulation ; rather the converse. The educational standing of Supt. Fred W . Robbins, of Bethlehem, to say nothing of his energy and ability along other lines, is sufficient warrant of a most hospitable greeting at the meeting, and a thoroughly enjoyable and profitable time while there. It is a source of great satisfaction to know the educational leaders of the state, to see them, to become acquainted with their personality, and to “ listen up” to them. We trust the C. V . S. N. S. will be well represented. 8 T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H ER A L D /iDe&ical department—Colbs. As there were a few weeks during the winter term when, in order to be in style, one had to have a cold, and as the writer could not get one, a maddening feeling of envy compels him to write the following dissertation. 1 . When the ground is cold and damp, be sure to go out and Stand on the campus. Do not walk around, but stand perfectly quiet until you have absorbed sufficient moisture, and then go to your room to let it take effect. The effect is generally notice­ able. 2. Do not eat very much and with no more regularity than necessary. Lunches of pickles and ice cream are always to be preferred to meals in the dining hall. In this way low vitality can be secured and under such conditions one is in no danger of catching cold— perhaps. 3. Great care should be exercised at night to prevent a cold. Be sure that all windows and transoms are tightly closed. Fresh air at night is very undesirable, and is really too much of a luxury for any but the very wealthy to afford. 4. It is well to sleep in some of the clothing worn during the day, tho the shoes may be removed if it is thought best. This is directly conducive to cleanliness and is recommended by all books on hygiene. It is also directly conducive to a rich com­ plexion— about as rich as mud. 5. Be sure to sleep under very heavy coverings. Of course, the body may become too warm, but that is all the better for the cold. A good heavy covering also prevents your falling out of bed. 6. But if you do not want a cold, do not get into the e x­ ecrable habit some people have of taking a cold sponge every morning. Deliver us from the person that uses water too freely, either internally or externally. Beware of the cold bath. Don’t take it, for it might prove too great a shock— to the people at home. N bxt. Teacher— “ What is the highest form of animal life?” Schoolboy— “ The giraffe.” — Universalist Leader. T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H E R A L D 9 Ube jfacults. No more announcements, tho one member looks guilty when the subject is mentioned. Mrs. Heiges entertained the men of the Faculty after the lecture by Dr. Spaeth, March n . Two most delightful hours were spent in conversation with this brainy man. Besides the in­ tellectual attention and nutrition, there were some good things for the physical man. At the regular Faculty meetings held the 2d and 4th Mon­ days of each month, most harmonious relations obtain, and busi­ ness is promptly dispatched. We have always believed that Fac­ ulty meetings should take precedence over any other engage­ ment. Drs. Martin and Gordinier and Prof. Stewart attended the February meeting of the Pennsylvania County Superintendents’ Association held at Harrisburg. Dr. Martin has been a regular attendant at the meetings of Normal School Principals, of which body he is secretary. His counsel is always sane, and coming as it does from such a wellknown and experienced educator, is always listened to with marked attention. In January Prof. Heiges was called to mourn the loss of his father, who died at his home in Dillsburg, after a comparatively brief illness. The Faculty passed suitable resolutions and sent a floral tribute. As the only son, Prof. Heiges is administering upon the estate. Dr. Martin addressed the Scotch-Irish Society at their annual dinner in Philadelphia, Feb. 18, on the Scotch-Irish School­ master. Prof. Stewart lectured in Oakville, Feb. 10, on “ Some Ele­ ments of Success.” The following night he spoke at Ft. Loudon and the evening of the 12th at Greencastle. A t these places he gave his popular lecture on Lincoln. The latter part of February Prof. Stewart attended the meet­ ing of the Bradford County Directors at his home town, Towanda. Dr. Gordinier was somewhat busy in local institute work during the winter, speaking either in the afternoon or evening, or 10 T H E NORMAL, SCHOOL, H E R A L D both, at two places in Mifflin County, two in Adams, two in Franklin, three in Dauphin and four in Perry. From one town in Dauphin he was snowed out by the Inaugural blizzard. Dr. Gordinier was a speaker at the meeting of the Fulton County Directors, and a visitor at a similar meeting in Dauphin County. During the vacation he gave three talks before the teachers of Nanticoke in city institute. As is well known to his friends, Prof. Newman of the Science Department is a quiet man, attending strictly to his own busi­ ness. But he carried this characteristic to the limit the last week of the term, when, owing to bronchial trouble, he did not speak above a whisper for several days. Always mindful of the an­ nouncement in the January H e r a ld , we suppose there are times when a low voice is “just as good.” We read that in a book. It is a pleasure to welcome back into our midst Miss S. Alice Huber and Prof. John W. Cure, both of whom were with us last spring and did high grade work. We are confident no better selections could have been made. Mr. Channing F . Sweitzer, A . B., has been added to our faculty for the spring term. Mr. Sweitzer is a Johns Hopkins man>graduating from that University in 1908. He prepared for college in the York Collegiate Institute, and has also taught there. We are glad to welcome a Johns Hopkins man to our list. W e have now two Lafayette men, one from Gettysburg, one from Valparaiso, one from Ursinus, one from Bucknell, one from Allegheny and one from Princeton. Miss Helen Wise, who has been doing post graduate work during the year, is now installed as assistant in the Music De­ partment and is our baby. Quite a smart and dignified baby, too. S a tisfa c tio n . “ You want to get damages, I suppose,” said the lawyer to whom Mrs. Donovan’s husband escorted her on the day after she and Mrs. Leahy had indulged in a little difference of opinion. “ Damages!” echoed Mrs. Donovan, shrilly. “ Haven’t I got damages enough already, man? What I ’m afther is satisfac­ tion!” -^— Youth's Companion. T H E NORMAL, SCHOOL H E R A L D 11 Xecture Course. The Lecture Course, so auspiciously begun during the fall term, was continued during the winter. As an extra number, and preparatory to the one immediately to follow, an excellent collection of fifty views on China was borrowed from the Phila­ delphia Museum and shown to the entire school, including Model School students, Feb. 9th, our fine projectoscope was well han­ dled by Prof. Newman, and Dr. Martin explained the views. On the 15th, Prof. Hannah, of Cambridge University, Eng­ land, gave an excellent lecture on “ China’s Everlasting Empire.’ ’ It was scholarly and well received, tho the attention of the au­ dience was somewhat distracted by some views, not specially ger­ mane to the subject. Feb. 26th, Prof. Powys, Oxford University, England, on “ The American Republic.” We offer no comment. The last of the course was given March n th by Dr. Spaeth, of Princeton; subject, “ Browning.” For over an hour Dr. Spaeth held the close attention of the audience, treating a difficult subject in so pleasing a manner as to win well-deserved applause. His work on the platform is to be unreservedly commended. Btmormals. Now the winter, it is ended, And the spring-time, it is here; And the violets and birdlets E ill our hearts with right smart cheer. The spring poet also cometh, And he mounts his Peg-a-sus ; Then he warbs an awful warble. Would you see one? Look at us. Now for three months’ good work. As soon as the June bugs get busy we shall know it is summer. The social teas given in the parlors during the winter term were highly appreciated. Let the good work go on. Altho there was not much sleighing during the winter, hay was made while the sun shone. Which, being interpreted, means 12 T H E N O R M A L SCH OOL H E R A L D three jolly crowds were out the evening of February 18th and two more the 20th. Chambersburg was the objective point, blue points the objective points. On Feb. 2d Miss Huber entertained the members of the Fac­ ulty at an afternoon chocolate pour. We were all there and con­ ducted ourselves in our most dignified manner. The strain on some was rather severe. After drinking chocolate and tea, eating nabiscos, wafers, fudge and sundry other delicacies, all provided by the fairer mem­ bers of the Faculty, some of the bachelors on the teaching force are threatening to show what they can do during the spring term. Due and timely warning is hereby given. The winter term passed with no serious illness on part of students or Faculty. The class-work done was of high grade and will tell in future life. Everyone kept good natured, minded his own business (and occasionally his neighbor’s), and taken as a whole, it was a good term. During the winter we were favored with calls from parents and friends of the students. Several of the old grads were also back, and always resplendent in new cravats, furs, coat-suits, etc. Our advice to all is “ Teach school and live on Easy Street.” Feb. 12th and 22d were suitably observed in honor of Lincoln and Washington. On the 12th a full hour was given at Chapel to suitable exercises. In the evening most of the students at­ tended the more pretentious observance of the day at the Lutheran Church. Several of our warblers sang in the big chorus choir. The special feature of the 22d was the colonial supper and socia­ ble. Powdered hair and old time gowns were in evidence and extra dignity assumed for the occasion. Miss Gray, our popular vocal teacher, afforded her friends several enjoyable evenings at the musical recitals held during the term. The candidates for applause in every case acquitted them­ selves with credit to their instructors and honor to themselves. During the last week of the term Miss Nancy Martin came out and gave an interesting talk to the members of the musical department on the Passion Play. Miss Martin spoke from the view point of an eye witness, having seen the play at Ober Ammergau. T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H E R A L D 13 Our genial steward, Mr. Kirkpatrick, is to be complimented on tbe excellence of the service rendered in the dining-room dur­ ing the winter. While a knocker is heard now and then, it is a tradition of the school that these knocks, ,'whether from student or teacher, are generally given by those whose tables at home are set on a most economical basis. The military training which the boys have been receiving twice a week from Col. C. W . Bambrick, U. S. A ., stationed at the Scotland Orphans’ Home, culminated the last Friday afternoon of the term in a public prize drill. The Seniors, Middlers and Juniors competed by classes, the judge being Col. Garbick, of Chambersburg. For recruits the boys showed excellent form, re­ ceiving the well-earned commendation of all that saw them. The prize for class proficiency, a beautiful flag, was awarded to the Middlers. The last Saturday of the term several of the Faculty and stu­ dents went to Chambersburg to witness “ Merchant of Venice”' and “ Macbeth,” by the Ben Greet players. The work of this company is well-known, and all that attended enjoyed a most profitable and delightful treat. A small exhibit of Copley prints was held in the Art Studio on the afternoon of February 20th. The collection, though small and far short of what was expected by those in charge, contained some very good and pleasing copies. There were several by Carot Champney, Inness, Conse, Vedder, Burne-Jones, Abbey^ Kenyon, Cox and Taylor. A few prints were purchased by Dr. Martin for the school and will soon be placed upon our walls, where they are sure to give pleasure to all lovers of good pictures. /iDohel School Entertainment. [Contributed.] Anticipating the rush of June when all concerned are too busy to enjoy even the work of children, it was decided to have the Model School Entertainment March 5th this year. The play given was called “ The Bill Poster’s Dream.” In the dream the persons represented in various advertisements took 14 T H E N O RM A L SCH OOL H E R A L D on living form, and “ The Quaker Oats” man, “ The Zu Z u ” boys, “ Gold Dust Twins,” “ Downey’s ” Chocolate girl and many others made a very realistic scene. The play was based upon The Bride’s Dream of Home and each person dressed as the advertise­ ment tried to make the Bride believe his article of commodity was necessary for her happiness. The Model School is especially indebted to the members of the main school who so graciously assisted. The fairy scene con­ sisting of the queen and twelve Model School girls dressed in light green tarleton carrying yards of roses was much enhanced by the music of Miss Elicker and Miss Ohler. The bride and groom were so natural that the Faculty began to be alarmed. Mr. Reese’s whistle to the tune of “ Nobody,” and Mr. Coffy in the song, “ I ’ll Be Your Honey in the Spring­ time” suggested “ senior” rather than “ junior” ability. The affair passed off pleasantly and the Model School wishes to express their appreciation of the interest shown by the school in the excellent attendance. SY N O PSIS. A C T I. Bill Poster at work posting bills succumbs to weariness and takes a nap, dreaming a wonderful dream. A C T II. The dream. C A S T O P C H A R A C T E R S. Pairy Queen ...................................................................... Miss Oyler Bride ......................................................................................Miss Shutt Groom.................................................................................... Mr. Middour Bill Poster............................................... I................................. Mr. Reese Quaker Oats.................................................. WalterHosfeld Uneeda Biscuit...,.................................................................. Martin Rine „ I Harold Angle Zu-Zus .......................................................................... \ Prank Phillippi Spotless T own Characters. Cook......................... ............... .. iv 8 1 1 B ‘....................... Ruth Plasterer M ayor.................................................................................. Harry Burns Maid........................... .....................................................Ruth Clippinger Dr Brown................................................... .....................Chalmers Means Policeman............ .'.................... .......................................... Lester Tam er Butcher...........................................................................................CharlesWeigle Aunt Jemima...... .................................. Nellie Seaver Cream of Wheat...................................................................Prank Coffey T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H E R A L D Uncle Jerry...................... :.......................... Gold Dust Tw ins........................................ Ham What A m .......................................... . Queen Quality............................................. Dutch Cleanser.......... ................................. Lowney’s Chocolate................. .................. Pear’s Soap................................................. Eairy Soap............................................ *..... Heinz’ Mother-in-Law............................... TTncle Sam................................................... Columbia.................................................... IS .............. Harry Shearer ( Wilbur Horton ..... j Donald McMullen ................. Fred Hubley ............. Gertrude Wolff .............. Dorothy Wolff ..................Grace Smith ....Eugene Argenbright ..........Nellie Stutenroth ..... Liberty McClelland ........... ..Clinton Martin ............ Viola McElhare A ttendants. Carrie Lindsay Zora Neff Katie Steel Elsie Hosfeld Naomi Shive Susie Hosfeld F airies. Myrtle Eschelman Bessie Fitzgerald Irene Argenbright Susie Shive Josephine Allen Mary Mowry Mary Hosfeld Georgie Cope Lottie Guyer Ruth Tarner Rebecca Neff Velva Wingerd m S om e Q u e e r Q u e r ie s . I f Washington was one of our forefathers, who were the other three? I f large ears denote a miserly disposition, why is a mule so free with his legs? If the rubber market declines, can it be called a gum drop. Is the hare spring the main spring of a rabbit? Are the skeleton keys made to open deadlocks? W hy are there menageries and no womenageries? Does a man’s funny bone do the laughing in his sleeve? Is an earthquake a real estate movement?— Men and Women. j* R em em brance. “ Did your uncle remember you in his will?” “ Yes; he directed his executors to collect all the loans he had made me.” — Boston Transcript. 16 THE NORMAL SCHOOL HERALD 2>r. Ubeobore 35. iRoss. USttellsIfmown tSbucator an& Shippensburg graduate. Dr. Theodore B. Noss, principal of the Southwestern State Normal School at California, Washington County, Pa., died in Chicago, Sunday, February 28th. Dr. Noss was in the city to attend the Department of Superintendence of the N. E. A ., and was seized with a chill while on the train. Upon reaching the city he was at once taken to the Auditorium Hotel, and tho the best medical aid in the city was summoned and trained nurses were in constant attendance, pneumonia rapidly developed and was the direct cause of his death. The remains were brought to the California Normal, where funeral services were conducted Tuesday, after which he was laid to rest in the cemetery at Monongabela, Pa. From the Califor­ nia Sentinel of March 5th we gather the following facts : “ Dr. Noss was born on a farm near Waterloo, Juniata County, Pa., May 10, 1852, his father later moving to Strassburg, Va. He supplemented his public school education by a course at the Shippensburg Normal, graduating in 1874. “ After graduation at the Normal he was elected Principal of the boro high school, going from this position to Dickinson Sem­ inary, Williamsport, where he both taught and continued his own studies. Then entrance into Syracuse University, from which in­ stitution he was graduated in 1879, accepting at once a place on the teaching corps of California Normal. He resigned to accept a call to the Pittsburg Female College, but later returned to the Normal as Vice-Principal. Upon the resignation of Dr. Beard, he was elected Principal and held the position from 1883 to the time of his death. In ’83 he married Miss Mary Graham, and from this union two children were born, Mary and Theodore, both of whom survive, as well as Mrs. Noss, who was with the Doctor in Chicago at the time of his death.” Dr. Noss had traveled extensively, having made three trips abroad for the purpose of studying in foreign universities. He was one of the best known educators of the state and enjoyed the esteem and respect of all that knew him. Many prominent edu­ cators and men in other vocations were present at the funeral, among them William Jennings Bryan. About three years ago Dr. Noss visited his old Alma Mater, Shippensburg Normal, and gave a most inspiring and instructive T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H E R A L D 17 lecture to the student body. A man of large heart, of sound judgment, of strong personality, of great executive ability, he impressed himself for good upon the lives of thousands of young men and women. From the Journal o f Educatian, Boston, we excerpt this appreciation : “ Dr. Noss was one of the best professionally educated men in the country, and had done more by way of the scientific study o f education abroad, with possibly two exceptions, than has any other man. He had made more of the Normal School over which he presided for twenty-six years than has been made of almost any other State Normal School. He was one of the most prominent Methodists in Pennsylvania, having been a delegate to the general conference. He had built a new house during the past year and was planning for a quiet, restful life hereafter. He was a great teacher, a noble man with a progressive spirit. Few men in the profession would be more missed, as few were more beloved.” Springtime in tbe H>. AD. T „ „ / M I S S M AR Y CH R ISTO PH ER 2nd P iano ........................................... \ M I S S E D N A K A R N S 1st Piano . Scene P rom Junius Caesar— A ct IV., Scene Ul...$Mk....Shakespeare MR. S E T H G R O V E and MR. R U S S E L L JONES Chorus— “ The R ally” ............. ................................................ S. T. Paul R eading —The Fight of Paso del Mar........................... Bayard Taylor M ISS B L A N C H E B A R N E R P iano D uo—Polonaise Brillante................................. Edwin J. Decevee / M I S S V IO L A H ER M A N ...................................(.MISS M A R Y C H R ISTO PH ER / M I S S V E R N A W O LF 2nd Piano . .... I M ISS M A R Y H O FFM A N A ddress ........................................................................... H. Z. GOAS, A . B. 1st P iano . Cdass Song The address of Prof. Goas constituted one of the events of the evening. His subject was “ Fire.” He spoke with eloquence and force and no one that heard him will forget his masterful plea for the honor of the forge fire, the protection of the home fire and the cherishing of the altar fire. A t the close of the literary programme the class and its in­ vited guests and friends engaged in dancing in the gymnasium, where all spent a most enjoyable time. The entire reception passed very nicely and the class of 1910 will always think with pride of the prettily decorated chapel and gymnasium in which they held their reception. A . N ., ’ 10. T H E N O RM A L SCHOOL H E R A L D 21 Btumni personals. ’74. We are distressed to learn of the death of Dr. T . B. Noss, Principal of California Normal School. His obituary is given elsewhere in this issue of the H e r a l d . ’75. Mr. J. F. Evans is farming near Eagle Foundry. is also an insurance agent. He ’76. Mr. J. A . Fickes is a carpenter and resides at 2631^ Mission St., San Francisco, California. ’77. In answer to our inquiry, Rev. Robert H. Taylor, of Burnsville, N. C., has given us a short account of his work since leaving Normal, which we are pleased to publish in the H e r a l d . In 1883 he organized the Third Township High School of the State of Ohio. In 1886 he graduated at Lafayette College and at the Union Theological Seminary in 1889. From 1889 to 1902 he was pastor of the Presbyterian church at Westland, N. Y . In 1889 he was married to Miss Annie Gotwals, of Norristown, Pa. Mrs. Taylor died in 1901. In 1905 he was married to Miss Rebecca Newland, of Tennessee. In 1892 he was Moderator of the Hudson Presbytery. He was Commissioner to the General Assembly in 1895 and in 1908. Rev. Taylor has four children, two boys and two girls. We are glad to send Rev. Taylor a copy of the H erald. ’78. Mr. Allen Drawbaugh is a ward Principal in Steelton, Pa., where he has been for quite a number of years. ’79. Mr. Samuel Haak, of Myerstown, Pa., writes that he had charge of the Myerstown High School for 19 years after grad­ uating. He is glad to hear from Normal and will be pleased to learn anything of his classmates. ’80. Mrs. Anna Sweney (McDannel) is living quietly at Black Gap, Pa. She writes that she does not know anything of any of her classmates. ’81. Miss Elizabeth C. Shearer, who was formerly a milliner of Carlisle, is living at 5709 Spruce St., Phila., Pa. ’8i. Lina M. Piper, whose address is Newville, Pa., is still teaching in her home vicinity. She also is interested in agricul­ ture, having purchased a fine farm near Centerville, Pa. 22 T H E N O RM A L SCHOOL H E R A L D ’82. Mrs. Jennie Rich (Martin) who formerly taught at Wiconisco and Steelton, Pa., has again gone into the teaching profession and is available for public school work. A t present she is giving private lessons in elementary courses with special attention to high school work. Mrs. Rich’s address is, General Delivery, Harrisburg, Pa. ’83. Mr. S. E. Harkins, of Blain, Pa., writes that he has taught twenty-nine years and is now farming. He has three children. His oldest daughter is a college graduate. He would be glad to attend Commencement. ’83. Mrs. Mary Disert (Creswell) is teaching in Waynes­ boro, Pa. She regards her Normal education as one of her great blessings. ’83. Prof. DeKellar Stamy teaches in Brooklyn, N. Y ., and meets with much success. He has recently published two books, of which he is the author. He usually spends his vacations in Lee’s X Roads with his father, who is in poor health. ’84. Miss Gertrude R. McCreary, of Bethlehem, Pa., visited her brother, Dr. J. Bruce McCreary, during the holidays. ’85. We clip the following from a Carlisle paper: Charles Walter Webbert, Esq., of Boiling Springs, a member of the Cumberland county bar, late United States Commissioner for this district, has secured a position in the State Department of Health at Harrisburg, and will be an attache in the office of the Assistant Commissioner. Mr. and Mrs. Webbert will move to Harrisburg in the spring. The H b r a i ,d extends congratulations. ’86. Mrs. Rose Typer (Kinter) is living in Chambersburg as companion to a lady there. She likes her position very much. ’86. Vermont C. Foreman (Wagner) resides in Carlisle, Pa. She has a very interesting son who is making an effort to secure a college education. ’86. Mrs. Carrie Cover (Walker), of Highspire, recently visited her mother, who resides in Shippensburg. Mrs. Cover has many kind wishes for Normal. ’88. Mrs. Alice Light (Hoffeditz) lives near Greencastle. She has four children, two boys and two girls. They are farming. T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H E R A L D 23 ’88. Chas. T . Rice is conducting a hardware store at New­ port, Pa.; he is married and has one son 18 years old. He has met with success in his business. ’ 88 . Jennie M. Goodhart (Throne) lives at Mooredale, Pa. She has two children, a girl and boy. Your correspondent had the pleasure of spending some time with her last summer, and I can assure the class of ’88 that she is little changed in the years since her graduation. Ret us hear more of the old class of ’ 88 . ’89. Gertrude Hayes is at present spending her time help­ ing her mother in their home near Shippensburg. ’89. A card from Mr. J. A . Fishel, of Monaghan, Pa., says he has been teaching 24 years, has also been raising fruit and veg­ etables, was a Justice of the Peace for nine years and was in the insurance business for eight years. Mr. Fishel is married and has five children, three girls and two boys. W e are glad to see that Mr. Fishel has not gone out of the teaching profession. ’90. Mr. J. E. Nell is in the employ of the Chas. K. Merrill Co., with headquarters at 434 Hummel St., Harrisburg, Pa. ’90. Emma E. Stamy has been teaching at Ridley Park, Pa., for a number of years. She also spends her vacations with her father at Lee’s X Roads, Pa. ’91. Stella S. Earley holds a position in Harrisburg, Pa., in the Cameron Building, and is considered one of the best teachers of that building. ’91. Harry S. Allen, a successful farmer near Lee’s X Roads, was recently elected school director of Southampton Township. ’91. We learn by a Carlisle paper that Judge Sadler, of Cum­ berland county, has recently appointed Mr. J. S. Omwake a mem­ ber of the Law Examining Committee for 1909. ’92. A card from A . B. Sollenberger tells us he has been practicing medicine and surgery in Waynesboro since 1898 and likes his work. He sends best wishes to Normal. ’92. Mr. George W. Baker is in the employ of D. C. Heath & Co. , school and college text book publishers, and his address is Abbottstown, Pa. 24 T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H E R A L D ’92. Mr. J. B. Eby is in the Reformatory at Morganza, hav­ ing charge of the kindergarten department. He has seventyseven boys to oversee. His address is Morganza, Pa. ’93. Miss Mary L. Arnold is still engaged in teaching in the schools of Delta, Pa. ’93. Nannie E. Allen (Hippensteel) resides at 8211 Nor­ wood Ave., Chestnut Hill, Pa. She has two children, a girl who is a very fine musician, also a boy. Mrs. Hippensteel expects to spend the summer at Lee’s X Roads, Pa. ’93. Celia Hefelbower (Strohm) lives near Walnut Bottom, Pa. ’94. Nell Allen Burke lives near Shippensburg, Pa. ’95. Mrs. Nellie Bishop (Reicherd) lives at Valencia, Butler county, Pa. ’96. Miss Maude B. Ernest is teaching in the public schools of Carlisle, Pa., and likes her work. ’96. Mrs. Anna Weast (McCaleb) is living on a farm at Newville, Pa. She has three little girls, aged 9, 5 and 3 years. ’96. Mrs. Elsie Snoke (Shelton) has gone to Amoy, China, where she and her husband are missionaries. ’96. Mrs. Mary H. Doyle (Black) is living at 1202 Monroe St., Alexandria, Louisiana. ’96. Mr. E. M. Gress writes us from Swissvale, Pa., near Pittsburgh. He is Principal of the high school at the above place and is taking work at University of Pittsburgh on his Master’s Degree. He encloses his H exaed subscription, for which we extend our thanks. Mr. Gress’ address is 7311 Florence Ave., Swissvale, Pa. ’97. Miss Anna G. Bell is teaching at Rawlins, Wyoming, and is enjoying the work. She is delighted with the west. ’97. Mr. B. Frank Grim is a clerk in the postoffice at York, Pa. His address is 24 E. South St., York, Pa. ’97. Rev. C. I. Raffensperger writes us from Mt. Holly Springs, Pa: “ I am married and have three boys. Am pastor of the United Evangelical Church here and find the work pleasant. This is my ninth year in the ministry. Have urged a number of T H E NORMAL, SCHOOE H E R A L D 25 young people to attend C. V . S. N. S. and will always direct inquirers to my Alma Mater.” He sends best wishes to Normal. ’97. Mr. Sheridan Lightner is conducting a general store at Mansville, Pa. ’98. Mrs. Laura E. Mains (Peffer) is living at Newville, Pa. ’98. Dr. W . H. Horning, formerly of the National Military Home, Dayton, Ohio, is now practicing medicine at York, Pa. ’99. Mrs. Mabel Black (Eva) is living in McVeytown, Pa., where her husband is principal of schools. ’99. Miss Cordelia B. Gray is teaching at Emporium, P a . She renews her H b r a l d subscription for another year. ’99. Mr. E. E. Hamm is conducting a grocery store at Porters Siding, York county, Pa. ’99. Mr. A . D. Hoke is Teller in the First National Bank at Spring Grove, Pa. ’99. Mr. J. G. Markey is teaching near Mulberry, Pa. ’99. Mr. J. T . Lupabaugh is bookkeeper for Mr. Rohrbaugh, a contractor of Hanover, Pa. ’99. Mr. R. P. Dick is teaching at Hanover, Pa. ’99. Mr. W. N. Lehman is teaching at Loganville, Pa. ’99. Mrs. Mary Hoechst (Hartman) is living at East Ber­ lin, Pa. ’99. Mrs. Carrie Wolfe (Thoman) is living at Hanover. ’99. Miss Myra Ruff is teaching at Gettysburg, Pa. ’99. Mr. J. Irvin Ruff has opened a drug store at Hanover, Pa. Mr. Ruff recently finished his course in Philadelphia. Mr. Ruff is also married, but we have not learned any of the particu­ lars yet. ’99. Dr. Samuel Swigert is practicing medicine at Lewistown, Pa. ’99. Mr. J. W . Billow is teaching at Lewistown, Pa. ’99. Annie Eyster is one of Newton township’s most suc­ cessful teachers, having taught there continually since her grad­ uation. ’99. Mr. W. E. Bailor is a letter carrier at Loysville, Pa. 26 T H E NORMAL, SCHOOL, HERAOD ’oo. Dr. D. M. Niple is practicing at Turbotville, North­ umberland county, Pa. ’oo. Mr. H. M. Fogelsanger will this year complete his course at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His work has been largely Psychology and Philosophy. Mr. Fogelsanger is doing good work in his class and we extend best wishes. ’oo. Mr. J. C. Tressler, who has been teaching in Potsdam, N. Y ., is now teaching in the Commercial High School, at Brook­ lyn, N. Y . His address is 1199, Bergen St., Brooklyn, N. Y . ’00. Mr. Harry W . Brown has gone to the Philippines and is teaching music in the high school at San Fernando, Pananga. Our best wishes go with him. ’00. Mr. Chas. F. Noll is assistant in Experimental Astron­ omy at the Pennsylvania State College, State College, Pa. ’00. Maude Clever is now teaching at Boiling Springs, Pa., and is meeting with success. She has taught each year since she graduated and her work has proved satisfactory. ’00. Cora B. Clever has selected the west for her field of labor. She is now engaged in teaching in Oklahoma and likes both her work and location. ’00. Miss Ida M. Kleckner has given up public school teach­ ing for the last two years and is teaching music. Her address is Andersonburg, Pa. ’00. Miss Juliet W. Stookbridge writes us from 1243 Wash­ tenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, Mich., that she graduated with the de­ gree of A . B. from the University of Michigan in 1906. She then taught two years, one in Michigan and one in Indiana. This year she is working for her Master’s degree, which she expects to get the coming Juue. We extend best wishes. ’00. Miss Frances L. Byers graduated from the Penn Hos-i pital, Philadelphia, in 1908, as a nurse. She is now Assistant Superintendent in that hospital. Her address is Corner 8th and Spruce Sts.; Philadelphia, Pa. ’01. Mr. N. M. Arnold is a Sophomore in Princeton this year. He was the class orator for Washington’s birthday in the exercises held on that day. He also plays on the second football team and has been awarded the right to wear his class numerals. T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL, H E R A L D 27 W e are glad to hear of our young men taking up the college course. ’o i. Mr. E. I. Cook is one of the teachers in West Jersey Academy, Bridgeton, N. J., and likes his work. ’02. Miss Bess Bair (H illpis living in York, Pa. ’02. Mrs. Letitia Sprayer (Kuntz) writes from Dillsburg, P a., that she is living on a farm and is busy. She is always glad to hear from old Normal friends. ’02. Miss Mabel Eppley is teaching in Marysville, Pa. ’02, Mr. J. R. Foote is bookkeeper for Hon. R. W . Hilton, of Smethport Rex Chemical Co., Smethport, Pa. Mr. Foote sends best regards to Normal friends. ’03. Miss Emily Newton has taught the eighth grade in the schools of Montgomery, 111., a suburb of Aurora, for the past three years. ’03. Blanche Clever is working in Steelton, Pa., as teacher in the public schools. She likes her work and is meeting with success. ’04. Miss Florence Martin is teaching near Carlisle. Florence never fails to renew her H er ald subscription as it expires. We hope others will follow her example. ’05. Mr. Wm. H . Bailey has a good position with the Street’s Stable Car Co., of Chicago, 111. ’05. Miss Helen V . Gray is teaching at Millvale, Pa. Her address is 123 Butler St. ’05. Joice Gochnaur has been one of Southampton’s most successful teachers for four years, having taught the Leesburg Primary for the past two years, giving perfect satisfaction to di­ rectors, patrons and pupils. ’05. Helen Eyster is located at Plainfield, Pa., meeting with success as primary teacher, this being her second term at that village. ’05. Nancy Wise has secured a position as teacher near Harrisburg, P a., and is one of Normal’s most successful teachers. ’05. Ira L. Sheaffer has taught the Mooredale school for a number of years, proving that Normal graduates meet with suc­ cess wherever they go. 28 T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H E R A L D ’06. Miss Mattie Clark writes us from Palmyra, Arkansas, that she is teaching a primary school in that place and likes the work very much. She sends her subscription to the H e r a ld , for which we are truly thankful. ’06. Mr. S. M. Neagley writes from Mt. Union, Pa., that he has been principal of the borough schools for the past two years. During the summer he has attended Susquehanna Univer­ sity, and expects to finish his course at that place in the near future. He says he is single, happy and well. ’06. Miss Claudia Stambaugh is teaching at Spring Forge, Pa., and sends 25 cents for the H e r a l d . ’06. Miss Evelyn Quig is teaching in Perth Amboy, N. J. Her address is 255 High St. p i ’06. Miss Amy Swartz is teaching at Spring Forge, Pa. ’07. Miss Nellie Hamil is teaching at Natrona, Pa., where she has been for several years. ’07. Miss Edna Senft is teaching at Spring Forge, Pa. ’07. Miss Effa S. Young is teaching at Kauffman. She writes that she is looking forward with pleasure to her class re­ union the coming June. ’07. Miss Carrie Gossert is teaching at Peapack, N. J. We extend our best wishes for her success. ’07. Miss Caroline Rauch is teaching at Einglestown, Pa. ’07. Miss Ella C. Lay is teaching at Plainfield, Pa. ’07. Miss.E. May Cross writes from Parkton, Md., that she is teaching near home and likes thè work. She encloses her H e r a l d subscription and says she is looking forward to her re­ union next June. B fformer $tut>ent. We learn by a Harrisburg paper that Dr. Galen Hain, a for­ mer Normal student, was recently elected President of the Harris­ burg Board of Trade. We are always glad to learn of the success of our students. T H E N O R M A L SCH OOL H E R A L D 29 Cupib’s Column. A t Jamesburg, N. J., December 26, 1908, Mr. C. A . Devenney, ’99 (State Certificate), to Miss Mary E. Perrine. They reside at Jamesburg, N. J., where Mr. De­ venney is Principal of the High School. C o w h e r d — P e r d e w . A t Cumberland, Md., Saturday, Feb­ ruary 27, Dr. Frank Garentt Cowherd to Miss Am y Louise Per­ dew, ’99. Mr. and Mrs. Cowherd will reside at Mt. Savage, Md. A l l is o n — S m i t h . A t Cleversburg, Pa., December 25, Mr. Herbert Allison to Miss Bessie Jannette Smith, ’06. They will reside at Jacksonville, Pa. A p p l ER— B u c h e r . A t Littlestown, Pa., December 22, Mr. A . R. Appier, a former student of Normal, to Miss Lottie Mae Bucher. B r o w n — B r e a m . A t Gettysburg, Pa., January 27, by Rev. C. L- Ritter, Mr. John E. Brown to Miss Myrtle Bream. Miss Bream was a student at Normal several years ago. R a i l i n g — CoovER. A t Shippensburg, Pa., January 22, Mr. Jerry R. Railing to Miss Katie Elizabeth Coover, ’05. They will reside near Shippensburg. M e l l o t t e — K e n d a l l . A t McConnellsburg, Pa., February 10, Mr. Harvey F. Mellotte to Miss Olive Kendall. Miss Ken­ dall was a student with us two years ago. B o w e r — B u r k h a r t . A t Modesto, California, January 5, Mr. James Bower to Miss Miriam Burkhart, ’04. They will live at Webster St., Berkeley, California. T a y l o r — S t r a n a h a n . A t Peubrook, Pa., January 30, Mr. Martin S. Taylor, ’84, to Miss Jannette S. Stranahan. Prof. T ay­ lor lives in Harrisburg, where he has been a teacher for a number of years. M y e r s — E y s t e r . A t Jacksonville, Pa., March 9, by Rev. Thompson, Mr. Robert H. Myers to Miss Fannie M. Eyster. Mrs. Myers was a student at Normal several years ago. R e y n o l d s — H a r b o l d . A t Bermudian, Pa., January 9, by Rev. Depper, Mr. Paul Henry Reynolds to Miss Flora E. Har­ bold, ’05. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds will reside in Reading at 526 North 12th St., where Mr. Reynolds is employed by the Acme Motor Car Co. D e v e n n e y — P e r r in s . THE) NORMAL, SCHOOL, H E R A L D 30 $torfc Column. A t Bellwood, Pa., January 25, to Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Fleisher was Miss Emma Tressler, ’01. B i g h a m . A t Gettysburg, Pa., January 23, 1909, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Paxton Bigham, a son. Mrs. Bigham was Miss Mary Cunnigham, ’00. M c K i b b e n . A t McConnellsburg, Pa., January 10, to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fee McKibben, a daughter. Mrs. McKibben was Miss Emma Kyle, a former student of Normal. S t r a y e r . A t Dillsburg, Pa., October 26, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Strayer, a son. Mrs. Strayer was Miss Kettie Kuntz, F l e is h e r . Fleisher, a son. ’02. A t Everett, Pa., March 1, to Mr. and Mrs. Mum­ Mrs. Mumper was Miss Ora E. Beegle, ’00. M umper. per, a son. Co lleg e Se n t im e n t . Dr. Blank, says Lippincott's, about twenty years a professor in the University of Virginia, was on the eve of a trip to Europe, to be absent two years. In pathetic and rather harrowing tones he made his farewell address to his class : “ Yes, I am about to part with you. This is more than dis­ tressing to me. Would that there was a window in my breast, my dear boys, that you might see the innermost recesses of my heart.” A stripling in the rear, seized with a happy thought, shouted: “ Professor, would a pane in the stomach do?” W e l l In fo rm ed. The Stranger— “ Do the people who live across the road from you, Rastus, keep chickens?” Rastus— “ Dey keeps some of ’em, sah.” — Christian Advocate. T he Secr e t. She— I don’t see how the Freshmen can keep their little caps on their heads. ’ ’ It— “ Vacuum pressure. ” — Cornell Widow. T H E NORM AH SCHOOL, H E R A L D 31 Exchange. The Exchange editor is new to the business and feels rather diffident strange and unfamiliar with his job. He has followed the worthy example ot his Mercersburg friend— bought the blue pencil, purloined the shears, which have not yet been measured, though no doubt 12 inches is a safe estimate, adjusted the spec­ tacles and tried to settle to the task. A sense of “ living in a glass house” makes him a little scared of the “ stones” that may come crashing through, but like Rabbi Ben E z ra : “ Welcome each rebuff that turns earth’s smoothness rough, Each sting that bids nor sit nor stand but go! Strive and hold cheap the strain; Learn nor account the pang, dare never grudge the throe!” Exchange— to receive in return an equivalent value. Alas! when the editor eyes the many attractive covers with their wise and otherwise contents, he would “ rather be a dog and bay the moon” than have such a job. Our Exchange Department has had a long vacation from the pages of our magazine, but we trust that its old time vigor may again manifest itself. A remark made by the exchange in the Alleghany Journal seems to hit the nail on the head as far as the purpose of a jour­ nal is concerned. “ If a college journal is meant to convey news, let it be published as a newspaper; if it is to be a literary publica­ tion, it should first of all be literary. ” It is an easy matter to de­ generate just to make copy. The Bulletin, issued by the Kansas State Normal, has a fine article on Expressive Reading. Would that all might digest and assimilate its practical helpful suggestions. Language is indeed a "living organism,” though for the most part it is dead, deader deadest organism with many. To quote : — Carlysle has pointed out that all a university or final highest school can do for us is still what the first school began doing— teach us to read. To Tennyson a poem was only a poem when it was well read, when the potentialities of the printed page were “ socially realized.” How many so-called educated people, college university gradu­ ates betray themselves in their utterance. A la s ! culture is not there. Every man owes it to himself to cultivate his expressive 32 T H E N O R M A L SCHOOL H E R A L D powers. How often we hear people making excuses because of their inability to express themselves. This same, with a very self-satisfied resignation to the fact. It is a grave fault and a resolute attempt to remedy the condition should be the attitude instead of a comfortable apology for its presence. The Edinboro Review makes a good appearance without and within. Enterprise seems to be written in all its departments. j* TToasts. Ex. “ Here’s to the Senior That rides his pony, And rides his pony alone; But there’s many a Senior Rides another man’s pony Till the pony’s too weak to get home.” j* “ Here’s to the Middler That thinks he knows, When he doesn’t know at all, And thus he keeps thinking until its too late And he is ready to fall.” “ Caesar’s and V irgil’s mounted infantry will give a dress parade in the near future.” — E x . The above notice will appeal most feelingly to some of the Shippensburg jockeys. The editor does not like to see them back­ ward in coming forward because he is perfectly aware that the Latin stable is full of fine-blooded animals, ready to trot at their owner’s wish. We suggest that an infantry inspection take place. Whether the Middlers can muster as good a company as the Seniors, ignorance of the densest character prevents him from saying. “ Self-Control— Its Kingship and Majesty,” by William Jor­ don is a book everyone should possess. The chapter on “ T he Supreme Charity of the World” is especially searching. To quote— “ Charity is but an instinctive reaching out for justice in, THE} N O R M A L SC H O O L H E R A L D 33 life, etc.,----- and greatest of all it means, obeying the Divine in­ junction :— “ Judge not.” Man, conscious of his own weakness and frailty, dare not arrogate to himself the Divine prerogative of pronouncing severe or final judgment on any individual. An optimist is a man who has succeeded in associating with human, ity for sometime without becoming a cynic. W e do too much watching of our neighbor’s gardens and too little weeding of our own.” Then in the chapter on “ The Crimes of the Tongue” we get very pertinent truths. “ The crimes of the tongue are words of unkindness, of anger, of malice, of envy, of bitterness, of harsh criticism, gossip, lying and scandal. Theft and murder are awful crimes, but yet in any single year the aggregate sorrow, pain and suffering they cause is microscopic when compared with the sorrow they cause that come from the crimes of the tongue. A t the hands of a murderer or thief few of us suffer even indirectly. But from the careless tongue of a friend, the cruel tongue of an enemy, who is free ? No human being can live a life so true, so fair, as to be beyond the reach of malice or immune from the poisonous emanations of envy. The insidious attacks against one’s reputation, the loath­ some innuendos, slurs half lies, by which jealous mediocrity seeks to ruin its superiors are like insect parasites that kill the heart of the mighty oak. It is easier to dodge an elephant than a microbe. Every individual who breathes a word of scandal is an active stockholder in a society for the spread of moral contagion. He is instantly punished by Nature by having his mental eyes dimmed to sweetness and purity. The man who stands above his fellows must expect to be the target for the envious arrows of their inferiority. j* Little drops of courage Little grains of sand Make the poorest student Pass a hard exam.— E x. j* The teacher— Order! Order! The boy— Ham and eggs, please.— E x. 34 T H E N O R M A L SC H O O L H E R A L D The only responsibility that a man cannot evade in this life is his personal influence. W e should pray to see ourselves as we a re” We acknowledge the receipt of the following periodicals :— The Bulletin, The Quarterly, The Mercury, High School Journal, Ursinus Weekly, Dickinsonian, Juniata Echo, The A lle­ gheny Monthly, The Perkiomenite, College Rays, The Crucible, The Orange and Blue, The Mercersburg Lit. Magazine, The Nor­ mal Review. “ L iv e s o f great men a ll remind us, W e can get our L atin fine, A nd tran slatin g leave behind us, Hoof-prints on most every lin e .”- ; J* The Strollers Definition, one or more individuals “ caught cabbined, cribbed, confined” to the campus until the next disagreement with the Faculty. A strange fact has come under the observation of the editor namely, that hair on the masculine head seems to take on a rapid abnormal growth during “ campus.” Some students have even been compelled to break “ campus” to attend to this unruly growth. T he; O ff ic ia l F a m ily . The new Cabinet officials are: Secretary of State— P. C. Knox, of Pennsylvania. Secretary of the Treasury— Franklin MacVeagh, of Illinois. Secretary of War— Jacob M. Dickinson, of Tennessee. Attorney-General— George W . Wickersham, of New York. Postmaster-General— Frank H. Hitchcock, of Massachusetts. Secretary of the N avy— George von L. Meyer, of Massachu­ setts. Secretary of the Interior— Richard A . Ballinger, of Washing­ ton. Secretary of Agriculture— James Wilson, of Iowa. Secretary of Commerce and Labor— Charles Nagel, of Mis­ souri. T H E NORM AL, SCHOOL, H E R A E D 35 athletics. Several interesting basket-ball contests took place during the winter, our boys winning n out of 17 games, or nearly 65 per cent. Considering the fact that all the boys were inexperienced, with the exception of,Craig, this record is not one of which the school need feel ashamed. Under the efficient training of Prof. Heiges, coach, the team showed good form at all times, putting up good, steady games, taking victory and defeat with equal equanimity and true sportsman-like spirit. The boys trained faithfully and deserve praise for coming out winners against so many good teams. The second team, composed of Beard, Dohner, Tee Hale, Kell, Hollenger and Hosfeld, also deserve credit for their work and for the assistance they gave the first team in practice. A ll but one of them expect to be back next year and this ought to forecast a successful season. In order to show the line-up, we give space to the complete record of the three games with other State Normals. Dec. 4, in a well-played game, our boys easily won from our sister Normal, Kutztown, by the score 35 to 7. Craig played a star game for the home team. C. V . S. N o r m a l . S t i n e ............................................. Forw ard ............... G rove H ornberger................................... Forw ard.................................... C ra ig F r e t y ...............................................C enter ............................................ Cutshall M o rris....,........................................G uard....................................................Jones Y o d er...............................................Guard...................................................... J obe K utztow n N o r m a l. Goals from field, Craig 9, Grove 2, Cutshall5> Jones 1, Horn­ berger 1, Frety 1, Morris 1; goals from fouls, Craig 1, Stine 1. Fouls called on Kutztown x, Shippensburg 4. On Jan. 30 our team, after a hard game with Albright Col­ lege the previous evening, was defeated by the Kutztown boys by the score of 24 to 6. Our boys were at a disadvantage, owing to the size of the floor and the hard game, played the evening previous. C . V . S. N o r m a l . K utztow n N o r m a l . G rove (Jones)................................Forw ard.................................................Stine R a ilin g ............................................ F o rw ard ....................................H ornberger C utshall..................... ......................C en ter.................................................. F rety C ra ig ................................................Guard........................................ Morris Jobe..................................................Guard..,. ........................................... Yoder 36 T H E N O R M A L SC H O O L H E R A L D Goals from field, Railing 2, Stine 5, Fretys, Morris 1; goals from fouls, Stine 2, Craig 2. Fouls called on Kutztown 6, Shippensburg 16. On the evening of Feb. 5 we opened up athletic relations for the first time with Rock Haven Normal. Success crowned the home team to the tune of 52 to 15. The game throughout was entirely free from kicking for the sake of kicking. The best o f feeling prevailed, the Rock Haven team going away with the feeling that they had been royally treated and our boys feeling that the visitors were a set of gentlemen. C. V . S. n o r m a l . L ock H a v e n . G rove ...................................... ......F orw ard ......................... ,............. .......L ig h t R a ilin g ........................................... Forw ard .....................................Snyder, C . C u tsh a ll....................... ..................C e n te r .......................'.................Snyder, F . ..................................— G u a r d ..............................................Thom as Jobe .................................................G u a rd .................................Horton (Payne) Goals from field, Grove n , Railing 1, Craig 10, Cutshall 4, Right 2, F. Snyder 3, Payne 1; goals from fouls, Right 3. Fouls called on Rock Haven 1, Shippensburg 6. The official score for the season is as follows : N ov. 14— Felton A . C ....................................................................... N ov. 21— D ickinson L a w S c h o o l.................................. N ov. 26— A lu m n i............................................................................. N ov. 28— Middletown A ll-S ch o lastic........................................... Dec. 4— K utztow n N o rm a l.......................................................... Dec. 12— Mt. A lto School o f F o r e s tr y ........................................ Jan. 9— H arrisburg T echn ical H igh School, ¿if,....................... Jan. 16— H arrisburg T echn ical H igh School. j8j|,y................... Jan. 23— Mt. A lto School o f F o restry......................................... Jan. 29— A lb rig h t C ollege................................................ Jan. 30— K utztow n N orm al............................................................ F eb . 5— L ock H a v e n ...................................................................... F eb. 11— Steelton H igh School..................................................... F eb . 19— Steelton H igh School....... ............................................. F eb. 26— A lb rig h t C o lle g e ............................................................ Mar. 6— H arrisburg H igh School............................................... Mar. 13— Y o rk H igh S ch o o l.......................................................... Nor. 14 30 30 21' 35 9 49 39 26. 19 6 52 40 2433 45 19 Opp. 25 14 20 j 41 25 29 21 43 24 15 5 18 34 15 22 Seconö 'Eeam. W aynesboro 2n d ................................ C onw ay H a ll.......... ...................... M t. A lto F orestry 2n d .................................................................... Mt. A lto F orestry 2n d ................................................................ Nor. 45 29 15 23 Opp. jg IS 25 13 T H E N O R M A L SC H O O L H E R A L D 37 annual Excursion to Washington. April 29, 30 and May 1 are the dates selected for the annual excursion to Washington. Members of the Senior class, their friends and friends of the school may share the advantages of this excursion. Any one desiring to join the class of 1909 on its sight-seeing tour, or wishing for information as to terms and itinerary should address Prof. J. S. Heiges, who will be in charge of the party. B Xong-jfelt want. The members of the alumni that come back for their regular class reunions will be glad to know there is now a most conven-1 ient place in Shippensburg for meetings of this sort. In the new Reddig block Mr. Clarence Reddig has some rooms Well fitted up with all conveniences for small banquets, and can accommodate numbers from ten to a hundred. There are cloak rooms, toilet accessories, piano and dancing floor, kitchen and banquet rooms, and all these fitted up in the best way possible. Shippensburg has long needed a set of rooms of this sort, and we predict these will be very popular as a meeting place for various organizations. Any class considering a banquet in con­ nection with a reunion should write Mr. Clarence Reddig, who will be glad to give any information. ¡a * T h e P r o v is o . 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