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JULY, 1907

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No. 4.

TKUbat Us Education?
(An address delivered to the Middle year class at the reception, May
16, 1907, by Dr. S. A. M a r t i n , P r i n . C, V. S. N. S.)

As current coin is worn with usage till its value and denom­
ination are obscured, so words grow vague and inexact. Educa­
tion is a most familiar word, but the idea it denotes is becoming
indistinct.
Fifty years ago a Ljberal Education meant a classical course
in college. This included a pretty definite amount of Eatin, Greek,
Mathematics and Philosophy, with a variable quantity of History
and Science, and led to the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Now you
can go to college and study or neglect, almost anything from cook­
ing to astronomy, or from lessons on the banjo to lectures on psy­
chology, and take a degree represented by almost any two or three
letters of the alphabet.
Formerly a man who built a house was called a carpenter;
now as soon as he knows a hatchet from a hammer he calls him­
self an architect. The man who made our clothes was called a
tailor; now he is an artist and talks loftily of designing a pair of
pants, and gives you advice as to color schemes and tones and
aesthetic effects.
We are not interested just now in buildings or in clothes, but
we would really like to know what we are to understand by edu­
cation, and what is the proper aim of scholarship.
It must be granted that the purposes of education are many
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conscious motives in our studies are chiefly two, utility and cul­
ture. Of these, utility is much the simpler and more obvious.
No one can doubt that knowledge of some things is a useful acquisi­
tion. To train the mind or hand to do any work which the world
needs, to have done, and will pay well for having it well done, is
evidently prudent. Learning from this point of view is simply
a tool by which work is done and wages earned. The sciences
and mathematics are especially useful as such implements of in­
dustry. By them we have subdued the earth and made it fruit­
ful. In this age and country there is no great danger that the
arts and sciences that lead to wealth will be overlooked or under­
balanced.
The other aim of education is not quite so obvious. Culture
is a less familiar word than comfort; and Browning’s poems are
not so evidently useful as the multiplication table. The aim of
culture is to cultivate the mind, to make men nobler, to sweeten
life and brighten it. The question of culture is not so much
“ what is?” as “ what should be?l!| To this end science, art and
literature contribute, not by improving outward circumstances,
but by correcting thought, refining taste and purifying the affec­
tions. Culture’s aim is to make us greater, better and more truly
human, hence the studies that are most effective to these ends
were formerly called the humanities.
These two views of education are often brought in conflict by
the narrow advocates of one or other view. The man of practical
affairs is apt to undervalue all scholarship that cannot be appraised
on a commercial basis. He sees but little good in culture that
cannot earn a salary, or in discoveries that cannot be secured by
patent and put on the market. On the other hand the advocates
of culture are apt to assume lofty airs toward what they call ma­
terial pursuits and to refuse the title of scholarship to training
that has no higher aim than money making.
It is important that these two aims of education should not
be separated, for though distinct in thought they should ever go
hand in hand, and neither is complete alone.
I f I learn arts and sciences as a cobbler learns his trade, sim­
ply as a means of livelihood I am no more educated than he. If I
gather knowledge here simply to retail it out in some other school,
I am no more scholarly than my neighbor who gathers butter and
eggs for market. Both are honest callings. I have perhaps a

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slight advantage in that I have the less laborious business— a little
more out of the dust and heat, but not much claim to the title of
scholarship.
On the other hand the pursuit of culture for its own sake has
a tendency to lead us too far away from the tangible realities of life.
Culture’s purpose is to create ideals, but if the ideals are not
true to life, or lack adaptability to our existing conditions, they
are worse than useless, no matter how beautiful they may appear.
I f they are mere dreams they weaken the soul and mislead the pil­
grim who walks in the very real world to “ a city that hath found­
ations” of eternal truth. Our wisdom then is to guard with equal
care against the sordid tendency to measure education by its value
in the market, and the other folly of disregarding facts, or under­
estimating the substantial comfort of life. Let our notion of edu­
cation be broad enough to include all that makes man nobler
and gives him such effectiveness that he shall live a happy life and
“ After he is dead and gone
And e’ en his memory dim
Earth seems more sweet to live upon
More full of joy because of him”

Happily the world is so ordered that utility and culture may go to­
gether. The ability.to earn a share of this world’s goods does
not hinder, but helps to that excellence of character which is the
aim of culture. Diogenes would have been a wiser man if he had
lived in a house rather than in his tub. The mediseval monks
would have been more holy if they had had more changes of
linen. An adequate salary is conducive to virtue and a becoming
dress is a means of grace.
But this is still an incomplete definition of education. The
great question is what kind of training is effective to the develop­
ment of character. How can we attain to those graces that as
Christians we regard as essential to true excellence of soul ?
It is true that the aim of scholarship is very different from
the aim of religion. Even culture is a very different thing from
Christianity. The watchword of culture is ‘ ‘sweetness and ligh t; ’ ’
the motto of Christian life is righteousness and peace. Artistic
perfection is the ambition of one; moral rectitude is the demand of
the other. The guide of culture is taste; of Christianity, con­
science. The abhorrence of one is sin ; of the other, vulgarity.

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It is not strange therefore that from the time Greek culture
and Christian faith came in contact there has been conflict between
them. The preaching of the cross was foolishness to the Greek
and the culture of Greece an offence to the Christian. This con­
flict has not ended yet. A deep feeling of distrust exists in the
minds of many today as to the effects of this side of education
which we call culture. Art, music, literature and philosophy are
especially regarded with suspicion as being at least negative, if not
positively hurtful, in their influence on the soul; the indecency of
art, the nastiness of much literature and the agnosticism of philoso­
phy, that they are essentially an evil, or at least that they are tri­
fling and unworthy of the saints.
Such feeling is too well grounded to be set aside by a sneer
or answered by an epithet. It is a real and living question. If
the effect of culture is essentially agnostic, anti-Christian, and de­
grading, then it is forbidden fruit. However “ pleasant to the eye”
or however much to be desired to make one wise, the law of God
is positive— “ Thou shalt not e a to fit.” I f on the other hand, cul­
ture is the instrument which, wisely used, may lift the soul to high­
er excellence and sweeten grace, then we are bound to cherish it,
and save it' from the hands of those who use it to corrupt the earth.
Now I believe that all true learning is a gift of God. I be­
lieve we owe a debt to Greece for her philosophy and art that is
second only to the debt we owe to old Judea, because “ salvation
is of the Jews.” The grounds of this belief are two:
First. I believe God made the world. Evolution— not blind
evolution, but evolution ordained and guided by Him who knows
the end from the beginning, and who doeth all things well, is the
creative force which makes us what we are. God makes no mis­
takes. A ll the essential faculties of man are wisely given, and if
wisely used, will lead the soul to excellence. Whatever culti­
vates the taste, refines the feeling and enlightens thought leads on
toward holiness.
Second. I believe that He who made the world still rules it,
and that all the machinery of the universe is arranged upon the
side of truth and righteousness
“ —And behind the dim unknown
Standeth God within the shadow
Keeping watch above His own.”

On these two articles we rest our faith that the harmony of

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God’s creation does not permit the separation of the good from
the beautiful, nor the conflict of the sweet with the right.
Time does not permit us to notice all the ways in which edu­
cation helps to excellence, but we may notice two or three.
First. Education opens the mind to higher influences. The
soul that is enlightened by knowledge can apprehend truth which
the darkened mind cannot perceive. The cultivated taste and
the refined affections are more susceptible to good impressions and
more appreciative of moral worth and the beauty of holiness.
Second. Education exerts an influence indirectly by pre­
occupying the soul. The mind that is engaged with art or music
or good literature is by such occupation shielded from many of
the grosser forms of sin. To put it in a homely phrase, they keep
us out of mischief.
Third. The effect of culture is to put a higher value on the
graces of life, on the virtues of endurance and purity and loyalty
to truth and honor.
Fourth. Education makes more effective all the faculties of
man. Our range of power is increased by every increment of cul­
ture. Eife has no better gift for us than the opportunities it gives
for the promotion of the welfare of our fellow men. To be in sym­
pathy with men, to touch life at many points, to know the high­
est as well as the lowest springs of character, is the opportunity of
greatness this power of culture gives.
But there is still another and a higher aspect of education.
If education reaches no further than utility it leaves us toilers only,
— slaves, after all, to the material world. If it reaches only to that
culture whose watchword is sweetness and light, it is too slight for
one who is the heir to immortality. If this sweetness has no song
for the mourner and if this light fails us when we enter “ that
shadow feared of man,’ ’ then truly we are “ of all men most mis­
erable.”
“ Alas for him who never sees
The stars shine through his cypress trees.”

That culture only is complete which trains the soul for that
“ inheritance that is incorruptible, undefiled and that fadeth not
away”
Humanity lies under a threefold burden. A burden of toil,
a burden of ignorance and a burden of sin. Utility comes to us
saying let me direct your education and I will lighten your bur-

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den of toil. I have yoked the lightning. I have tamed the sea.
I make men rich. These are good things. Bet utility have a
voice in your plans of education.
Culture comes. Her voice is sweeter than utility’s ; her face
is fairer and her air more queenly. She says let me be your
guide and I will lighten your burden of ignorance. I will open
your eyes to see the beauty of the world and your ears to hear its
music. The muses taught me long ago by Mt. Parnassus. Ho­
mer was my pupil, so was Michael Angelo and Shakespeare and
Mendelssohn. I brighten life and sweeten it. I am in all your
feasts. I paint your pictures, I design your temples and compose
your music. Then by all means let culture be considered.
But there is a greater teacher and a better guide. One who
taught as never man taught, who was meek and lowly of heart,
but in whom we behold a glory as of the only begotten of the Fa­
ther— full of grace and truth. He can lift the dread burden of
sin from our soul and His invitation is “ Bearn of me and ye shall
find rest to your soul.”

^following t)igb precedent.
Various authorities have passed on a letter received at the
Post Office Department some time ago, and it has finally bedn
sent to the Postmaster-General.
The letter came from a Western postmaster at a small office
and read:
“ In accordance with the rules of the department I write you
to inform you that on next Saturday I will close the post office
for one day, as I am going on a bear hunt. I am not asking your
permission to close, and you can discharge me if you want to.
But I will advise you now that I am the only man in the county
who can read and write.”
It is not likely that the postmaster will be discharged.

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jE&itorial.
Owing to the large amount of material in this issue of the
Herald, we will omit the customary editorials.
The editor, however, desires to take this opportunity to
thank the students, alumni and faculty for the cordial support
they have given him during the past year and trusts that in the
coming year, the H e r a l d may make upward strides and be read
with pleasure by all in any way interested in the Shippensburg
Normal.

©ur IRew principal.
On April i, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. S. A . Martin
Principal of the Normal and he assumed his position at the begin­
ning of the spring term.
Dr. Martin was born November i, 1853, at Canonsburg, Pa.,
and is a most scholarly and cultured man. He was graduated at
Lafayette College in the class of 1877 and stood high in his class.
After leaving college he decided to enter the Gospel ministry and
studied Theology in Western Seminary, afterward in Edinboro,
Scotland, and Princeton.
His first pastorate was at Christ Church, Lebanon, from
’8 i - ’8 5.
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of Lebanon, he became, in 1885, Professor of Homiletics in Lincoln
University, remaining there ten years, until 1895.
His marked success at Lincoln University led the trustees of
Wilson College, Chambersburg, to call him to the presidency of
that institution in 1895, where he remained until 1903. During
his career at Wilson the college enjoyed a substantial growth and
many improvements were made. While there he proved his effi­
ciency as an educator and greatly extended the power and influ­
ence of Wilson.
Owing to the old age of his father, he returned to his home at
Canonsburg, Pa., to look after his personal affairs in 1903. Very
soon afterward he temporarily took charge of Pennsylvania College
for Women, Pittsburg, where he remained until 1906.
Dr. Martin is an author of note. His book, “ The Man of U z,”
has met with a large sale and is most interesting. He has also
written numerous magazine articles.:
W e feel that the Shippensburg Normal School is particularly
fortunate in having as its head a man of such profound scholarship,
broad experience, courteous instincts and noble character as Dr.
Martin. During the brief time he has been with us, he has shown
his ability as an organizer and practical school man and we feel
certain that under his careful leadership the Normal will continue
to prosper.

jFacultg motes.
Dr. Martin expects to spend the summer with his family at
his home near Canonsburg, Pa. He will return, however, frequently
to the Normal to supervise the buildings now in course of erection.
He has several preaching engagements for the summer months.
Prof, and Mrs. Rife will spend the vacation in peace and
quiet at the home of his mother, near Mechanicsburg.
Profs/ Heiges and Stewart will travel in the interests of the
Normal during a portion of the summer.
Prof. D. C. Jacobs, who has been a member of the faculty
since January, has accepted a position for next year as teacher of
science in the Johnstown High School.
Miss Sara Brenner, who has been for six years the efficient
head of the music department, much to our regret, has resigned her
position to take a much needed rest. She expects later on to
study pipe organ in New York City.

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Miss Maude Winifred Rogers, who since the resignation of
Miss Raymond, has been preceptress and teacher of elocution,
expects to spend the summer traveling abroad.
Prof. J. O. Gray, who is so well known to many of the alumni,
and who has been on the faculty since the death of Dr. Eckels,
has secured a good position as principal of the TrafFord City
schools in western Pennsylvania and enters upon his new duties
in September.
Miss Harriet A . Wylie, the assistant model school principal,
will visit Boston, and view the Jamestown Exposition.
Miss Ida B. Quigley, Miss Helen Dykeman, Dr. Eldon and
Prof. Hughes expect to Spend the summer at their homes in
Shippensburg.
Miss Ada Horton will be in charge of the office during the
greater portion of the summer. She plans, however, to visit Prof,
and Mrs. George H. Eckels at West Jersey Academy, Bridgeton,
N. J., for a short time.

Changes in tbe ¡¡faculty.
Miss Elizabeth Belle Noble, of Upton, Pa., who has been a
member of the faculty during the spring term, will return in
September to assist in the teaching of German and English. Miss
Noble is a graduate of Irving College and is a thoroughly
experienced and successful teacher.
Owing to the resignation of Misses Brenner and Rogers two
new faces will be seen in their departments. Miss Brenner’s place,
as head of the instrumental music department, will be filled by
Miss Agnes Matthews of Shippensburg, who is well known to
many of the alumni and students of the school, and who is an
accomplished musician. Miss Rogers’ successor as head of the
elocutionary department has not yet been chosen.
Prof. H. H. Adams, Porter, Pa., another of our spring
term teachers, will become a member of the regular corps in the fall.
Mr. Adams will teach Geography and History and will look after
athletics. He is a graduate of Bucknell University and is well
equipped both in scholarship and experience for his position.

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former Ueacbers,
Our readers will be interested to know where our former
teachers are. The following is a list of all whose addresses we
have been able to learn. Teachers who have taught in the Normal
only in the spring term are not included.
Miss Cora B. Clark has charge of gymnastics in the Girls’
High School, Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn. Her address is 14
Hancock St., Brooklyn, N. Y .
Miss Cora St. John Fitch (Mrs. Chas. M. Smith) lives at 706
South Main St., Athens, Pa.
Prof. A . A . McCrone teaches Latin in the Friends’ Central
High School, Philadelphia. His address is 6056 Delancey St.
Dr. C. H. Gordinier is Dean of Kee Mar College, Hagerstown,
Md.
Miss Emma S. Waite is principal of the Training Department
of a Normal School at Athens, Ohio.
Miss Anna McBride is teaching at Ardmore, Pa.
Dr. J. F. Barton is in charge of the Science Department in
Hamline University, Minneapolis. His address is 305 Oneida
Block, Minneapolis, Minn.
Prof. H. M. Roth is serving his third term as Superintendent
of the schools of Adams county, Pa. His address is Gettysburg,
Pa.
Prof. Geo. H. Eckels is principal of West Jersey Academy,
Bridgeton, N. J.
Miss Edith H . Baldwin (Mrs. W . C. Arnold) lives at 228
Prescott Ave., Scranton, Pa.
Miss Eudora Mather is teaching in the Normal School at
Marysville, Missouri.
Miss Edith L. Barnum (Mrs. Chas. W . O ’Brien) lives at 1013
Green St., San Francisco, California.
Prof. M. L. Drum is a teacher in the academy at Lewisburg,
Pa.
Miss Mabel Harlow is at 251 Cherry St., Fall River, Mass.
Miss Am y C. Crewe lives at Sparrows Point, Md.
Miss Lillian O. Rechel (Mrs. Edwin Ammerman) lives at 1711
Linden St., Scranton, Pa.
C. S. Brinton Esq., is post master at Carlisle, Pa.
Dr. Ezra Lehman has charge of the English Department in the

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Brooklyn High School. His address is ioth St. & Elmhurst A v e .,
Elmhurst, N. Y .
Prof. Ira E. Bryner is in the real estate business in New York
City. His address is 63 Chestnut St., East Orange, N. J.
Miss Esther M. Groome is in charge of the Art Department
of the West Chester State Normal School, West Chester, Pa.
Miss Eleanor Lockwood (Mrs. Webster E. Chandler) lives at
77 N. Y . Ave., Ogdensburg, N. Y .
Miss Sara Hogan (Mrs. John E. Boher) lives on Normal
Avenue, Shippensburg, Pa.
Prof. E. S. Shimmel has charge of German in the Harrisburg
High School.
Rev. John W . H ill is a Presbyterian minister in Lexington,
Nebraska.
Miss Liberty M. Quigley (Mrs. W . C. McClelland) is teaching
in the public schools of Shippensburg, Pa.

Hlumiti personals.
’74. Rev. John C. Sharpe, who has charge of Blairstown
Academy, Blairstown, N. J., recently visited his parents on Nor­
mal Ave.
’75. Mrs. Bertie Paxton, who is an artist in Chicago, spent a
few days in Shippensburg this summer, the guest of her sister,
Mrs. Wm. Angle.
’ 77. Mr. W. A . Baer has charge of the Pen Mar grocery
store, Main S t., Shippensburg.
’78. Mr. Allen Drawbaugh is a ward principal in Steelton,
Pa.
’79. Mr. F. W. Dykeman, whose address is 463 W St., New
York City, is a purchaser for the Western Electric Co.
’80. James W. Eckels, Esq., is practicing law in Carlisle,
Pa.
’81. Miss Lina Piper is a teacher at Newville, Pa.
’82. J. A . Park, Esq., is a lawyer in Pueblo, Colorado.
’83. The school recently received a copy of a little volume
entitled “ The Land of Schuyli Jing,” a collection of poems and
stories, and on looking it over we were delighted to see as the
author one of our own graduates, Mr. De Keller Stamey. We

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have enjoyed the little book very much indeed and it has been
placed in the school library. We take this occasion to thank the
author most heartily and to wish him continued success in his
work.
’84. Mr. D. T . Humbert is engaged in teaching during the
winter and farming in the summer at Big Cove Tannery, Fulton
county.
’85. Mr. F. B. N. Hoffer, formerly of Falmouth, has moved to
Mt. Joy, where he is engaged in the mercantile business. His
daughter, Miss Elsie, was a student with us during the spring term.
She expects to return in the fall and continue her course.
’85. A note received from Mr. D. F . Zeiter informs us that
he has removed from Penbrook to 143 Hanna St., Harrisburg, Pa.
We do not know in what he is engaged, but we presume it is teach­
ing.
’86. Prof. J. F . Myers, for a number of years Superintendent
of Schools of McKean County, has been teaching in the Normal
School at Fdinboro during the spring term.
’86. Mr. John T . Nace has charge of the Grammar School
at Hanover, Pa. Mr. Nace has always been very loyal to Normal
and it is due to his efforts that we have had quite a . number of
students from his section.
’87. Mr. C. F . Garrett, of Hanover, made a short call at the
Normal during the term. He was both surprised and pleased at
the many improvements made since he was a student. Mr. Gar­
rett is a salesman for a glove house in Hanover.
’88. Mr. John Hetrick is principal of the West Fairview
schools. Fast fall at the Cumberland County Institute Mr. Het­
rick proposed the organization of a Cumberland County Branch
of the Shippensburg Alumni Association. We hope all Cumber­
land county students will do all they can toward this movement
so when institute time comes around this year we may have a
strong Cumberland county branch.
’89. The personal editor received some time ago a letter from
Mrs. Carrie Quigley (Spangler) giving her present address for in­
sertion in the catalogue and Herald and wishing the school con­
tinued success.
’89. Dr. Fzra Fehman, head of the Department of English
in the Brooklyn High School, recently sailed for Glasgow, Scot­
land. He will remain abroad until September.

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’90. Mr. I. R. W itm erisajusticeofthepeaceinH anover, Pa.
’90. A recent postal from Mr. W . G. Weigle states that he
is assistant chief of forest management, forest service U. S. De­
partment of Agriculture, at Washington, D. C. We are glad to
find an old Normal friend whom we had lost trace of for a num­
ber of years.
WJ91. A letter from Rev. G. Wm. Millar, of Doubs, Md., en­
closes a quarter for a year’s subscription to the Herald, and says
“ I was so glad to see so many items of interest in the Herald that
I want it for a regular visitor that I may learn more of my class­
mates and others'l know. I wish the school success.” We are
always glad to receive subscriptions and encouraging words.
’93. Mr. C. E. Shaner has left the profession of teaching
and is a railway postal clerk. He lives at 1329 Kittatinny St.,
Harrisburg, Pa.
’94. Mr. W . S. Cornman is paymaster for the Atlantic T el­
ephone Co. His address is No. 1 Dey St., New York City.
’94. Mr. James A . Noll lives at 2340 N. 51st St., Seattle,
Washington, and is a city letter carrier.
’94. Mrs. Ida Bowen (Freese) lives at Tarentum, Pa, She
was formerly a teacher in Everett, Pa.
’94. Mr. P. W . M. Pressel was recently elected principal of
the Preparatory High School at Warren, Pa., at a salary of $ 110.00
per month. The Herald extends congratulations and wishes him
success.
’95. Mr. J. W . Ausherman has a position in the auditing de­
partment of the P. R. R. Co. His address is 1212 Boyle St.,
Alleghany, Pa.
’95. Miss Ellen S. Booth, in a recent letter says, ‘ ‘Enclosed
please find my renewal subscription for the Herald. While not
in the teaching profession the Herald is still a welcome visitor and
should be a stimulus to all lovers of our Alma Mater. My best
wishes for the success of Normal.” Friends take notice and if
your subscription has expired, renew it.
’95. A postal from Mr. I. W. Huntzberger informs us of his
change of address. His present address is 1921 35th St., N. W .,
Washington, D. C. He is still teaching in the high school in
Washington.
’96. We learn that Miss Pauline Wisotzki is a trained nurse.
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’96. Mr. J. I. Martin has resigned his position as principal
of the Newville schools to accept the principalship of the Watsontown schools, Northumberland Co., at a salary of $90 per month.
’97. Mr. R. H. Cunningham is a merchant in Marysville, Pa.
’97. Mr. H. S. Plank, formerly of Fairfield, Pa., is in the rail­
way mail service and lives at Penbrook, Pa.
’97. Mr. W . W. Eisenhart, who was president of his class at
Normal, is now supervising principal of the Morris Township
Schools, Clearfield Co. His address is Morrisdale Mines, Pa.
' ’97., Mr. J. Harvey Martin has left the teaching profession
and is now employed in the Savings Bank, Chambersburg, Pa.
’97. Mr. Frank B. Green, who was last year principal of the
schools of Blossburg, P a., has been elected principal of the Hanover
schools at a salary of $100 per month. We wish Mr. Green success
in his new duties.
’98. Mr. Walter K. Rhodes has been elected to a position on
the faculty of Bucknell University. Mr. Rhodes graduated from
Bucknell in 1903 and has since taken a course at the University
of Michigan, Ann Arbor. We extend congratulations and wish
him abundant success in his new field of labor.
’98. Miss Verna E. Horton, of Broad Top, Pa., took some
special work at the Normal during the spring term. She will
teach in the schools of Huntingdon, Pa., next year.
’99. Mr. U. A . Carl recently requested a certificate of gradu­
ation from the Normal, stating that he was about to take an ex­
amination under the State Medical Board. The certificate was
sent him and yve hope he was successful in his examination.
’99. Miss Edna U. Haverstick taught the past year in Sea
Cliff, N. Y . Her home address is Sunbury, Pa. We are glad to
see our graduates making a success of it in other states.
’oo. Mr. H. M. Foglesanger is taking a course at the Uni­
versity of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His address is 609 E. Jefferson
St., Ann Arbor, Mich.
’01. Mr. H. U. Burkholder has resigned his position as teach­
er of the Newville Grammar School to accept the township high
school at Bloserville, Pa.
’02. Mr. H. W . Mountz is a student at the Ohio Northern
University at Ada, Ohio.
’05. Mr. W. S. Watson taught in Juniata, Pa., during the
past year.

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ly ’05 .Mr. A . I. Underwood, who taught last year at New
Hope, Pa., has been elected for the coming year to the principalship of the Friends’ High School, Moorestown, N. J., at a salary of
$1000.00. In this position he will teach mathematics and science
in the High School. We are glad to see Mr. Underwood advanc­
ing so rapidly and most heartily do we wish him success.
’06. Mr. Samuel M. Neagley, of Millersburg, has been elect­
ed to the principalship of the Newville schools for the coming
year.
’06. Rev. C. A . Mummart, who was a student at Normal in
’95 and passed the Junior course, graduated in the classical
course from Central College, Huntingdon, Indiana, this year.

Cupib’s Column.
McCullough— Stephens. A t Meadville, Pa., May 7, 1907,
Mr. J. Edgar McCullough, ’00, to Miss Gertrude Eynne Stephens.
They were married at the bride’s home, by Rev. Frank M. Silsley,
pastor of the North Presbyterian Church of Allegheny. They will
reside at 434 Ella St., Wilkinsburg, Pa.
McCulloch— Gray. In Pittsburgh, May 9, 1907, Mr. J.
Huston McCulloch, ’96, to Mrs. Carrie Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Mc­
Culloch will reside at 556 Oakwood St., Wilkinsburg, Pa.
Church— Bomberger. In New York City, Mr. Melvin F.
Church to Miss Florence Bomberger, ’99. Mr. Church is an en­
gineer in the United States Metals Refining Co. Immediately
after the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Church left for South America,
where Mr. Church will be engaged in constructing a copper refin­
ery. They will live in Eima, Peru, for a year and then expect to
return to Chicago, 111..
Weast— Baer. Tuesday evening, April 16^ 1907, in Shippensburg, Pa., Mr. Howard Edward Weast, of Newville, Pa., to
Miss Iva Elizabeth Baer, ’00. Mr. and Mrs. Weast will reside
in Newville, Pa.
Kines— Black. A t Harrisburg, Pa., May 15, by Rev. Curtis
O. Bosserman, Mr. Theodore P. Kines, ’02, to Miss Henrietta H.
Black of Millerstown, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Kines will reside in
Harrisburg.
Richardson— Oberholser. On Thursday, May 30, by Rev.

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C. W. Diehl, Mr. Clark Richardson to Miss A . Araminta Oberholser, ’05. Mr, and Mrs. Richardson will reside at Monmouth,
Illinois.
Main— Horner. On Wednesday, June 12, near Gettysburg,
Pa., Mr. Harper P. Main to Miss Edith G. Horner. Miss Hor­
ner was a student with us last year and took a special course in
music. Mr. and Mrs. Main will reside in Shippensburg.
Esaley— Highlands. A t Shippensburg, Pa., May, Mr John
C. Esaley to Miss Anna M. Highlands.
jjafer— Railing. Wednesday, June 12, at Scotland, Pa., Mr.
Carl Hafer to Miss Belle Railing. Mr. Hafer was a student at
Normal several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Hafer will reside in
Philadelphia, where Mr. Hafer is engaged in business.
Cover— Mellinger. On Wednesday evening, June 19, near
Shippensburg, Mr. Raymond Cover to Miss Lizzie Mellinger.
Miss Mellinger was a former student of Normal.
Kitzmiller— Eine. "At Carlisle, June 26, Mr. Samuel Kitzmiller,jn^9 >to Mdss Millicent Eine. Miss Line is a graduate of
Irving College, Mechanicsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Kitzmiller will
take a trip to Europe and on their return will reside in Shippens­
burg where Mr. Kitzmiller is a stock broker.
Unger— Sweigard. A t the bride’s home near Harrisburg,
Thursday, June 20, by Rev. Orville Huston, Mr. S. Duey Unger,
’06, to Miss Adelia M. Sweigard. Mr. and Mrs. Unger will re­
side in Harrisburg.
Kell— Brandt. A t Newport, June 19, by Rev. Lott, Mr. W.
Britton Kell ,¡¡99, to Miss Mary L- Brandt. Miss Brandt was a’
former student of the Normal. They will reside in Shippensburg,'
Pa., where Mr. Kell is engaged with his father in business.
W olf— Thoman. A t Hanover, Pa., June 19, Mr. Ernest S.
W olf to Miss Carrie Thoman, ’99. Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe will be at
home to their friends after July ist at 658 Abbottstown St., Han­
over, Pa.
Myers— Gardner. A t Harrisburg, Pa., Tuesday, June 18,
by Rev. R. H . Williams;, Mr. Grover C. Myers to Miss Stelle E.
Gardner, ’04. After a trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Mr. and
Mrs. Myers will reside at Gardners Station, Pa.
Cunningham— White. On June 25, in Shepherdstown, IV.
Va., Mr. R. H. Cunningham, ’97, to Miss Mabel White, ’02.
They reside at Marysville.

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Storft Column.
Sliippensburg, Pa., March 25, to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Omwake,
a daughter. Mr. Omwake was a member of the class of ’91.
Mifflin town, Pa., March, 1907, to Mr. and Mrs. W . C. Donnelly,
a son. Mr. Donnelly was a member of the class of ’96.
Shippensburg, Pa., April, 1907, toMr. andMrs.Blaine Walters,
a son. Mrs. Walters was Miss Grace Miller, ’02.

©bituars.
R esolutions

of

O b it u a r y C o m m it t e e .
j*

D r . G. M. D. E c k e l s .

Dr. G. M. D. Eckels, for many years Principal of the Cum­
berland Valley State Normal School, died after a brief illness on the
14th day of February A . D. 1907, in the 62d year of his age.
In humble acknowledgment of the will of God and with pro­
found respect for and in loving remembrance of the dead, we, the
Alumni Association of the Cumberland Valley StateNonnal School,
desire to enter this minute upon the death of Dr. Eckels.
We would reverently express the deep sorrow we feel in
common with his family and people of Shippensburg at the loss of
a man who gave thé best years of his life to the advancement of
learning in this community.
He came to the School in mature years, with a wide experience
gained in the Legislature of our State and in other walks of life,
which added greatly to his usefulness in building up the influence
of our Alma Mater.
As Principal he performed the duties of his office faithfully and
impartially, with a native tact which lessened the friction usually
incident to the performance of the administrative duties of the
position which he held.
As a teacher he was earnest and efficient and beloved by all
who had the good fortune to sit at his feet.
As a Christian citizen he gave freely of his time and energy
for the upbuilding of the Church, and exemplified in his life and
character the highest type of true citizenship.
As a husband and father he was a model of the domestic
virtues.
Deeply mourning his death and warmly sympathizing with his
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Resolve, That the foregoing be entered on our minutes and
published in the School Herald.
Q. T . M ic k e y ,
M r s . S. B. H o c k e r s m it h ,
M iss N a n c y E. G r a y so n .
J o h n M. H a m il t o n .
John M. Hamilton for many years a Trustee of the Cumberland
Valley State Normal School, died on the 17th day of August A . D .,
1906, aged 60 years.
We, the Alumni Association of the Cumberland Valley State
Normal School, desire to express our regret at the loss of an active
and efficient trustee, who gave much of his time and influence to
extend the usefulness of our Alma Mater.
Resolved, That we extend our sympathy to the family and
friends of the deceased.
That this resolution be recorded in the minutes of the Associ­
ation and published in the School Herald.
Q. T . M ic k e y ,
M r s . S. B. H o c k e r s m it h ,
M iss N an cy E. G r a y so n .
j*

W h e r e a s , During the past year death has entered the ranks

of the Alumni of the Cumberland Valley State Normal School and
removed there from the following members, viz:
J. M. Risser, ’96, August 13th, 1906; J. A . Phillips, ’76,
February 17, 1907; Elizabeth G. O ’Brien, ’01, March 26, 1907;
Charles E. Barton, ’91, May 12,1907; George Brill, ’82, September
28, 1905.
And as this Association desires to express its regret at the loss
of these members; therefore, be it.
Resolved, That the Alumni Association of the School in its
annual session assembled, do bow in submission to the will of our
Divine father who has removed these members from the active
duties of this life.
That in the death of these members we have sustained a
personal loss, and our Alma Mater has lost loyal supporters whom
it will be hard to replace.
That our sympathy be extended to the bereaved families and
friends of the deceased members.

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That these resolutions be recorded in the minutes of the
Association, and published in the School Herald.
O. T . M ic k e y ,
M r s . S. B. H ock er Sm i t h ,
M is s 'N an cy 3$. G r a y s o n .

E l iz a b e t h O ’ B r i e n , ’ o i .

The following is a copy of the resolutions adopted by the com­
mittee of teachers of By kens:
MISS ELIZABETH GABRIELLE O’BRIEN.

Died March 26, 1907.
W h e r e a s , Our Heavenly Parent has deemed it wise to come

into our midst and call away one of our beloved co-workers, Miss
Elizabeth G. O ’Brien, to her eternal resting place, therefore, feel­
ing deeply our irreparable loss, be it
Resolved, That, through the death of this much esteemed
teacher, one who won the love of all she met and was a zealous
and devout worker for her Master’s cause, the community’s loss
has indeed been great, yet we hope our great loss has been her
eternal gain; and
Resolved, That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the much
bereaved family in the loss of Elizabeth in the morning of her life,
and in their behalf and for their comfort say, “ May He who alone
can console them in their sorrow, be a comforter unto them; and
be it
Resolved, ThatinthedeathofElizabeth G. O ’Brien, Wiconisco
has lost one of its most successful and popular teachers, and the
family a loving daughter and sister. And also we
Resolve, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the
bereaved family and the E yk en s S t a n d a r d .
H a r r y h . R e is e r ,
E l iz a b e t h K . D r isc o l l ,
E l iz a b e t h F. J o n es ,

Committee.
R aym on d E . N a c b .

Mr. Raymond Nace, a member of our Junior class, died Sun­
day, May 5, 1907. The following resolutions were adopted by a
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Whereas, Our Heavenly Father has seen fit to remove from
our midst our friend and classmate, Raymond E. Nace, and
Whereas, In common with his many friends and acquaintances
we deeply regret his death, therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, the class of 1909, C. V . S. N. S., extend
to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy and bid them to look
in faith to the One who is ever the friend of the distressed and
afflicted;
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the
family of the deceased and that a copy be spread upon the minutes
of the class.
Resolved, That they be published in the Normal School
Herald and in the local papers.
T . Mark W en ger,
B e r t h a F l ic k e r ,
M a r y M e h r in g ,
E d g a r E . Bo w m a n ,
C lyd e S h r iv e .

T h e fo llo w in g tr ib u te is fro m P k o f . J. W . H u g h e s , o f th e F a c u lt y .

C h a r le s E m erson B a r t o n , ’ 91 .
1‘Friend after friend departs;
Who hath not lost a friend?
There is no union here of hearts,
That finds not here an end.”

On May 12, 1907, in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pa.,
Charles E. Barton, Superintendent of the Public Schools of Fulton
County, departed this life in the thirty-fifth year of his age. The
stroke was sudden and unexpected. Less than three months before
he was one of the pall-bearers at the funeral of Dr. Eckels. He
was buoyant in spirits, expressing the hope of a speedy restoration
to health, saying that he felt better and stronger than he had done
for several weeks. This was on the 18th of February. A change
for the worse occurred the first week in May. It was notconsidered
serious at first but hemorrhages Set in on the tenth of May, termi­
nating fatally on the twelfth.
The subject of this memoir was a man of more than ordinary
worth. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. As a
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despising everything mean or groveling, having a due regard for
the rights and privileges of others. As a teacher in the public
schools, he was energetic and untiring in his labors, inspiring his
pupils with the importance of faithful earnest application to study,
the forming of correct habits of life, inculcating the principles of
morality and virtue, the summum bonum of gentlemanly and
womanly character. His friendship was genuine; his sympathy
consoling and strengthening; his feelings tender and responsive to
every appeal for assistance. His pleasant smile, his hearty greet­
ing, his earnest hand-clasp, and his frank open genial intercourse
endeared him to all who knew him. His influence was for good
always, his example was worthy of imitation under all circum­
stances. His opinions were not hastily formed, but when once
formed it required convincing proof to change them. He threw
all his physical and mental force into whatever he undertook,
and if success were possible, he generally secured it. In his efforts
as Superintendent of Public Schools of Fulton County he greatly
improved the condition of the Schools, by arousing a greater
interest in education among the patrons of the school, by inducing
his teachers to better prepare for their work by bringing teachers
and patrons together for the purpose of discussing educational
matters .pointing out where improvements could be made that would
benefit both teacher and pupil. He aimed to make his mid-winter
institute a season of pleasure, profit and inspiration to his
teachers as far as his limited finances would permit, and his
teachers always looked forward with bright anticipation to that
time, and they were not disappointed. Probably too intense
anxiety and effort on his part hastened his death. He was
favorably known and highly esteemed among the Masonic
fraternity. Wherever known by them he was honored and
loved. But best of all he was a consistent, devoted, active
Christian. He heard and obeyed the call of the Divine Master
and devoted himself, and whatever service he could render to
further the interests of his Redeemer’s kingdom on earth. In all
these fields of labor he will be sadly missed. He was a manly
man. The cheery smile, and the warm clasp of hand shall not
be seen nor felt any more. What shadows we are!
“ Beautiful twilight—at set of sun,
Beautiful goal—with race all run;
Beautifulrest—with work well done.”

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flM&Me lear iReceptton.
On Saturday evening, May 18, the Middle year class held a
most delightful reception. After a most interesting program ren­
dered in the chapel, which consisted of music and recitations and
an address by Dr. Martin, which is the first article in this issue
of the Herald, all wended their way to the gymnasium where a
dance program of twenty numbers was enjoyed. The Chambersburg orchestra furnished music for the dancing and the event was
one that will long be remembered.
Too much praise cannot be given to Prof. Newman, dean ot
the class, and his competent committee for the hard work that they
did to make the evening a success.

/Memorial 2>ap.
Memorial Day was observed at Normal by a half-holiday in
the afternoon, followed by special patriotic exercises in Chapel at
7:30 in the evening, when a program of recitation^song, and an
address by Prof. Stewart was rendered.
The recitations by Miss Myrtle Mayberry j^Miss Lydia Under­
wood and Walter Elicker were very much appreciated. The
special music which had been prepared by the chorus was very
well chosen, happily rendered, and enthusiastically received, each
number being heartily encored.
Prof. Stewart had for his subject, “ The Life and Influence of
Abraham Lincoln.”
His trite and logical thought, his high estimation of President
Lincoln politically, intellectually and morally, and the eloquent
manner with which every sentence was uttered, left the deepest
impression on the audience and it is to be hoped that his parting
plea, that all try to emulate the character of Abraham Lincoln,
may be of much consequence in the lives of not a few who heard
him.

32. m c. a.
One of the objects of our Association this year has been to
have it given an important place in the lives of the students. In
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little group of workers wearing the pale green knot of ribbon,
meeting the new students at the trains.
After a very successful campaign by the membership com­
mittee, all the students excepting three were received either as
active or associate members of the Association.
A pleasant remembrance of our work socially is the reception
held jointly by the Y . M. and Y . W . C. A ’.s at the beginning of
the Fall Term.
Farly in the year the Bible Study classes were organized.
There was one class organized for each corridor, making seven in
all. We entered into a study of the “ Fife and Works of Jesus,”
according to St. Mark. The object of our Bible Study was to
create within each girl a deeper love for her Bible and to cause
the daily reading of the same, to have the girls realize the neces­
sity of it for spiritual growth and development.
Our Thursday night corridor prayer meetings were a great
source of help and strength to all who attended.
Much interest was manifested during the entire year in our
regular weekly devotional meetings on Sabbath evening. The
benefit derived from them has found expression in the daily lives
of the girls.
The memory of our two Weeks of Prayer, one in the Fall
Term and another in the Winter term, will long be cherished by
many of us. These weeks gave to all a clear demonstration of
the power of prayer, both in the conversion of souls and in bring­
ing ourselves into a more sacred nearness to God.
During the year an Association Room was established. This
was a place for secret prayer and personal work and as we reflect
we can recall many precious moments spent here with fellow stu­
dents.
The visit from Miss Cora Dyer, our new State Secretary, was
much enjoyed by all and was of great profit, especially to the new
cabinet elected, which was as follows:
P r e s id e n t — M in n ie M il l e r ,
V ic e P r e s .— H e l e n C u n n in g h a m ,
C o r . S e c ’ y — M a r g a r e t H e d d in g ,
R e c . S e c ’ y — B e r t h a E l ic k e r ,
T r e a su r e r — M a r y K a h n .

Margaret Hedding and Charlotte Wahley were elected dele­
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The work of the Association as a whole and in each separate
department has been a success and borne good results. For this,
we owe a deep gratitude to our Heavenly Father, who has direct­
ed our efforts and has poured out his richest blessings upon them.
“ On us thy providence has shown,
With gentle, smiling’ rays,i;?i;
O may our lips and lives make kno wn
Thy goodness and thy praise.”
M y r t l e M a y b e r r y , ’ 07, Pres.

10. /¡E>. C . B .
This year has been a preeminently successful one in the an­
nals of the Normal Y . M. C. A . in many ways. Almost every
man enrolled either as an active or an associate member.
The Bible study canvass lined up thirty-six of the forty-five
men enrolled as boarding students. These men were divided into
three groups, each of which elected a student leader. One of the
groups studied Murray’s “ Life of Christ,” the other two studied
Salmon’s “ Life of Paul.” Besides these eighteen men were en­
rolled from the spring term students. The interest shown was
good, twenty-five men completing the courses. Mission study was
taken up in a unique way. The association holds a missionary
meeting every month. This year the leaders of these meetings
prepared talks from a chapter of “ The Christian Conquest of In­
dia.” These meetings were not lacking in interest.
One of the results of the year’s work is found in the interest
shown by the men in all phases of the association work. The
regular Sunday evening services were well attended, as were also
the Thursday night prayer meetings. During the month of No­
vember the international week of prayer was observed. Each night
the men were addressed by the members of the faculty on the sub­
ject of “ The Higher Life.” Three men declared for the “ Higher
Life.” The Bible says “ There is joy in heaven over one sinner’s
repentance.’A' We felt the reflection of that joy here. In Feb­
ruary we observed a second week of 1prayer. One man decided
for Christ. Throughout both special weeks of prayer a thought­
ful religious feeling prevailed.
The social functions of the year were successful. The joint
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ed by all. A cafe was conducted at the general sociable in the
fall term which yielded $18.25 for the conference funds. A con­
cert given by the Dickinson Glee Club yielded $15 -75 f°r the
same fund. The Northfield Rally in the Presbyterian church, so
ably addressed by Prof. Frank H. Green, yielded $26.00. A per­
sonal canvass of students and faculty added considerably to this
fund.
Otie of our aims for the year has been to send six men to
Northfield. • This has been realized. Funds have been raised, and
six men have been appointed to go. They are Messrs. Alonzo C.
Palmer, Earle H. Schaeffer, Raymond W . Pearson, J. Roy Jackson, Alvin Weaver, and Erwin H. Aucker. We hope they will
return filled with inspiration to do good work next year.
We have deeply felt the loss of our beloved Dr. Eckels'. He
was one of the truest friends our association ever had. His kind­
ly presence so seldom wanting during life and health, was an in­
spiration and benediction. “ His ready smile parents’ warmth
expressed,’;’ and each fellow felt “ Here was a friend.” Our loss
has been his gain, and we turn to Dr. Martin, in whom we feel we
have a new friend, one who will ever be ambitious for the welfare
of the Y . M. C. A . and the spiritual life of the fellows.
As we glance backward, see the progress made, and then plan
with the new administration for better things for next year, we
feel how. helpless is man without the guidance of God’s love. If
anything has been accomplished that is worth while. it has been
only through Christ who strengtheneth us.
1 P o r tis A . S m i t h , ’07, Pres.

pbtlo Xiterars Society.
Each succeeding year brings improvements in all departments
of the school. Philo has not lacked in spirit and continued inter­
est during the year. More rivalry has been shown between the
two societies than for several years.
Philo has manifested great literary and musical ability.
Many special features have been introduced into the regular pro­
grammes which aroused interest and excitement.
The many talented and earnest members who joined during
this term promise as brilliant a future as this year has been.
Z o r a G e t t e l , ’ 07 , S ec’y.

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Ipbilo iReunion.
The reunion of the Philo Literary Society occurred on Friday
evening, May io, and was a most delightful affair. Prof. J. O.
Gray, of the faculty, delivered the president’s address on the sub­
ject of “ W ork.” Mr. Gray’s address was carefully prepared and
contained much good advice for students. He urged the necessity
of hard labor. The music of the evening consisted of a trio,
“ Heart of Hope,” by Misses Brinkerhoff, Unger and Gettel; a
piano solo, “ By Moonlight,” by Miss Johnson; a vocal solo, “ In
Maytime,” by Miss Unger, and two pretty selections by the Glee
Club. The recitation by Miss Byers was very good as was the
one by Miss Ruth Wingard. Mr. Jackson delivered in a clear way
a pleasing declamation; but the particular number of the program
was a pantomime, “ The Blind Girl of Castel Cuille,” with Miss
Clever as reader. This was very good and won merited applause
from the audience.

iRormal.
The success of Normal Society this year has been unparalleled.
The year opened under the most favorable conditions, and as time
went on steady progress was manifested in every feature of the
society work.
The Glee Club has been very faithful during the year and
added much enjoyment to the meetings.
The last meeting of the society was held in the chapel and
was of the greatest success, in that it showed evidence of the
good work the society has been putting forth all year. A t this
meeting a large number of new students added their names to our
list. We are quite sure the work so ably started will continue to
become stronger as each member shows his interest in the work.
H a r r ie t H . H a r b is o n , ’ 07, Sec’y.

anniversary of Iftormal Xiterary Society.
On Friday evening, April 26, the anniversary of Normal Liter­
ary Society was held in the chapel. There was a large attendance
of students and quite a number of old graduates were present.
The program was opened with music by the school orchestra
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delivered by Mr. .Frank Myers, ’02, a student at Princeton
University. He took as his theme General Robert Lee, prefacing
his remarks with a beautiful tribute to our former Principal, Dr.
Eckels. His address was excellent, and he portrayed the character
and services of General Lee in a vivid and entertaining manner.
The music of the evening consisted of piano duets by Misses Foltz
and Janet Cunningham and Misses Besse Myers and Mr. Shank.
Misses Speese and Mayberry delivered pleasing recitations and
the glee club sang “ Blow Soft W ind’ ’ in a creditable manner. A
pleasing feature of the program was the brief address by Dr. C. H .
Gordinier, a former member of the faculty, and now Dean of Kee
Mar College, Hagerstown. He took as his subject, “ The Disad­
vantages of W ealth,” and his remarks were not only humorous
but instructive.

Commencement TKUeefc.
This gala week of our school year was opened with the Sen­
ior banquet on Saturday evening, June 22. Promptly at 8:30, pre­
ceded by Dr. Martin and the members of the faculty, the Senior
class ninety-seven strong marched to the dining room to partake of
the annual banquet tendered them by the Board of Trustees. The
tables were prettily arranged in the shape of the figures 1907 and
were adorned with flowers. Steward Kirkpatrick had prepared a
menu worthy of the occasion. After the inner man had been satis­
fied, the toastmaster, Dr. Martin, in a most witty manner called
upon Miss Quigley and Prof. Heiges, from the faculty, and Mr.
Wire and Mr. Rumbaugh, from the class, for toasts. These were
jocular and entertaining, and after toasting the class, the school,
the faculty, the students and each other, all repaired to the library
and ended the evening in the graceful movements of a dance.

Sunfrns School Closing.
On Sunday morning the different classes in the Sunday School
assembled together in the chapel for the closing exercises. Prof.
Rife, Prof. Gray and Prof. Newman delivered helpful and instruct­
ive addresses, based upon the course of study during the year.
Miss Horton and Prof. Stewart sang pleasing solos.

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TEbe Baccalaureate Sermon.
Normal Chapel was filled with people at 6 o’clock on Sun­
day evening to listen to the annual Baccalaureate Sermon, which
was preached by our Principal, Dr. Martin.. We print an abstract
of this excellent sermon below. The different ministers of the
town participated in the service, and the music, which consisted of
two choruses, and a duet by Miss Gray and Prof. Stewart, was
much enjoyed.
Abstract of Dr. Martin’s sermon:
“ Take heed how ye hear,’ ’ Duke, 8:18.
The most wonderful invention of our age— perhaps of all the
ages— is the system of telegraphy that does away with all connect­
ing wires.
The marvelous feature of the matter is the fact that the
instrument distinguishes among the thousands of magnetic currents
and responds to those only which are intended for it.
Something similiar to this is the responsive power of the hu­
man soul. If it is marvelous that a machine responds from
continent to continent— three thousand miles away— it is more
wonderful how human hearts respond to thoughts and feelings
of other hearts that beat two thousand or three thousand years
ago.
The essential elements of human nature do not change.
Hearts will break and hearts will sing responsive to the same
experiences that have rejoiced or saddened man from the beginning
of the world.
No blind evolution wrought with aimless hands the ordered
system of the world, but he who knows the end from the beginning,
created all things, great and small, in harmony and sweet accord:
the world of beauty and the seeing eye; the joys of life and the
receptive soul.
The hearing ear is the gift of God. Bndowed with this we
may receive the messages of God. It is the door by which the
outside may enter and inform the soul. It is the instrument by
which the mind may apprehend the universe.
But an instrument is useless till it is used. The telescope
sees no star; the organ makes no music; the pen writes nothing
till some rational will directs it. So he that hath ears has still
the choice and the responsibility of hearing. The world is full of
beauty. Dife has possibilities of excellence that I suppose are

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infinite. We train our eyes to see, our ears to hear, our souls to
love the beautiful and good things of the world; and the limit of
our joy is determined not by the abundance of the supply but by
our capacity to take.
These considerations lead to three conclusions which I offer
for your meditation.
First. God still speaks to us, his children, at sundry times
and in divers manners.
Second. The faculty of hearing is a talent which we culti­
vate by using or extirpate by leaving it unused.
Third. To hear the messages which God sends us, by what­
ever means, is a divine imperative— a great commandment which
we dare not disobey.
To the Class of 1907.
That which we call education is for the most part simply this;
the training of the soul to hear the messages of God. The liberal
arts and music and fine art have for their common purpose this,—
to enable us to discover the meaning of the things we see .and hear.
Learning is a vain thing if it does not teach us to interpret.
Scholarship is excellent in just such measure as it enables us to
understand the principles which underlie phenomena.
Now I know not how nor when God’s messages shall come to
you; but I am sure that they will come. To some they will
doubtless come in the voices of this world’s pleasure and success­
es. To some in voices of pain and disappointment. To all most
probably the songs of life will be a medley— one day the festal
chorus and again the anthem, the elegy, the dirge. In each of
these there will be messages which the world will not distinguish
but which shall be to each one in his time the voice of God.
God give us grace to still press on with steadfast faith and
loving hearts still singing the good glad song of old.
I will hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak
peace to his people; but let them not return to folly.

©rot. iRife’s Sfc&ress.
On Monday morning, Prof. W. M. Rife, vice principal of the
school and dean of the Senior class, delivered the farewell address
to the class of 1907. Prof. Rife laid particular emphasis on three

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qualifications for success not only in teaching but also in life,
namely, Work, Thought and Hope. His address was listened to
with close attention and made a profound impression upon the
class which he has guided during its course at the Normal.

musical anb Xiterars iRecital.
One of the most pleasant events of Commencement week was
the musical and literary recital which was held in the chapel on
Monday evening.
There was a large crowd in attendance and every number was
thoroughly enjoyed. For weeks, Misses Brenner and Gray had
been working with their students, and the instrumentalists and
vocalists acquitted themselves nobly. The recitations were also
very good. The program opened with Marche Du Sacre, for two
pianos, artistically rendered by Miss Eleanor McClelland, Miss
Besse Myers, Miss Bessie Unger and Miss Janet Cunningham.
Miss Brinkerhoff sang very nicely “ A May Morning,’ ’ by
Denza. Miss Myrtle Mayberry recited the “ Palace of the K ing”
in her usual pleasing style. Miss Grace Johnson played Chopin’s
Nocturne and Liszt’s “ Soirees de Vienne,” beautifully. The mu­
sical recitation, “ Fishing,” by Miss Nettie Harbold, was good.
“ Papillouns Roses,” played by Miss Foltz, was much appreciated.
The vocal duet, “ Love Came Down from Out the S k y ,” by Misses
Brinkerhoff and Unger, was very fine. Perhaps the most difficult
and ambitious number was the ‘ ‘ Pastoral Symphone, ” by Beethoven
consisting of a. Allegro, (Merry Making of the Country Folk); bAllegro, (Thunder storm, Tempest); c. Allegretto, (Song of the
Shepherds, Glad and Thankful Feelings after the Storm.), This
was simply fine, and the pianists, Miss Johnson and Miss Wise,
won new laurels by their elegant rendering of this classical selec­
tion. Miss Underwood recited “ Tommy” in a manner which
greatly pleased the audience. Mr. Wire sang in good voice “ The
Song of the Cavalry Sabre.” Miss Winifred McClelland charm­
ingly rendered “ Valse Brilliante.” “ The Victor of Marengo”
was ably delivered by Mr. A . C. Palmer. A Ladies chorus,
“ Rock a bye,” was sung beautifully. The program closed with a
dramatic illustration, ‘ ‘Nearer my God to Thee, ’ ’ sung with violin
obligato, by Prof Stewart and pantomimed by Misses Irwin, Walter,
Ruth Myers, Bby, Harbold, Mayberry and Lehmer.

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Class Dag.
The Class Day exercises on Tuesday morning attracted a large
and interested audience and were pronounced among the best ever
held at Normal. The President’s address by Mr. Wire, the oration
“ Man and his Strength,’’ by Mr, Rumbaugh, the Mantle Oration
by Mr. Thrush, and the response by Mr. Schaeffer, were all very
good. While the class history by Miss Berry and the Ladies’ and
Gentlemen’s Class Roll by Miss Kadel and Mr. Stough produced
much merriment and liberal applause. The class song, written by
Miss Johnson, to the tune of the famous “ Orange and Black” of
Princeton University, was rendered nicely, and all left the chapel
feeling that the class of 1907 had done remarkably well in their
pleasant class day exercises.

IReunion of Class of 1905%
The class of 1905 held their reunion in the chapel on Tuesday
afternoon. About fifty members of the class were back to revisit
the scene and to renew the acquaintances of their school life and
receive their second diplomas. They occupied seats on the stage
and their program was nicely carried out and listened to by a
good audience.
PROGRAMME
Class ' of ’05
M u sic,............... ....................... ..
. . . . Orchestra
President’s A d dress,.......................
. . . J. M. Uhler
Recitation..........................................
Miss Lena Dunlap
Vocal S o lo ,.......................................
Miss Jean Pearson
Oration..............................................
. George C. Lyter
6 . Music................................................
. . . . Orchestra
Miss Ethel Myers
7 - Recitation,...................... ...
8 . Vocal S o l o , ....................... ....
. Miss Helen Gray
. A . I. Underwood
9 - Oration.............................................
10 Music, ..............................................
. . . . Orchestra
A t the close of the exercises the President announced that
the memorial of the class of ’05, to the school, would be an oil
painting of Dr. Eckels, to be secured by the committee as soon as
possible.

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Blumni Business /iDeeting.
The business meeting of the Alumni was held after the
reunion of the class of 1905. The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, Mr. E. I. Cook, ’oi; Vice Presi­
dent, Mr. A . I. Underwood, ’05;,Secretary, Miss Ida B. Quigley,
’77; and Treasurer, Prof. W. M. Rife, ’91. Following this speeches
were made by Mr. Mickey, Prof. Roth and several others in
reference to the Loan Fund, which was proposed last year at the
business meeting. After some discussion the matter was referred
back to the committee to be reported on next year.
j*

Hlumni Entertainment.
Tuesday evening, Miss Bertha Herring, of Harrisburg, a mem­
ber of the class of ’91, assisted by Mr. George Updegrove, violinist
of the same city, gave a delightful recital. Miss Herring is possess­
ed of remarkable ability as a reader and reciter and all her selec­
tions were thoroughly enjoyed and enthusiastically encored. Mr.
Updegrove is a skillful violinist and his numbers were greatly ap­
preciated.

Commencement Exercises.
The Commencement exercises on Wednesday morning were
attended by the largest crowd of recent years. The chapel was
simply packed with people. Theré were at least one thousand
persons present and many were not able to gain admittance.
On the stage were Dr. Martin, clad in his gown and hood of
maroon and white, Prof. Edmonds, the commencement speaker,
Dr. Wylie, of the Board of Trustees, and the class of 1907.
After music by the Harrisburg Orchestra, Dr. Wylie delivered
*the invocation. MisS Zora Gettel then recited most charmingly
“ The Lost W ord,’ ’ by VanDyke; Miss Edith Witherspoon read a
delightful essay on “ The Old Fashioned G irl.’’?; The oration,
“ Initials in the Bark,” by Mr. Shearer, was excellent, and the
president’s farewell, by Mr. Wire, was very touching and effective.
The address was delivered by Franklin Spencer Edmonds, Esq.,
of Philadelphia, a noted educator, lawyer and reform politician,
and was both masterful and eloquent. Dr. Martin in brief, but
happily worded sentences, presented the diplomas to the grad-

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uates and after tlie benediction by Rev. J. C. Gardner, tbe class of
1907 passed from the Normal into the broad and active field of
life.

TTbe Hlumni deception.
The annual alumni reception was held in the gymnasium on
Wednesday evening. It was the social event of the year. The
orchestra played the waltzes, two-steps, and schottisches in a
brilliant manner and the young women, clad in becoming gowns
and the young men arrayed in the conventional black, presented a
beautiful picture.
Promptly at 11:30, after the strains of Auld Lang Syne had
died away, the merry dancers ceased, the lights were extinguished
and the Commencement Week of the Normal and the school life
of ninety-seven members of the class of 1907 was ended.
Long will the memories of this delightful week survive in
the hearts of the participants. Long will the present scenes be
reacted in their minds and long will they reflect on the pleasant
Commencement days of the year 1907 at Shippensburg Normal,

■ (Improvements.
During vacation the workmen will be busy with many repairs
and improvements in the school buildings and equipment. The
new laundry is nearing completion. It is a large building, ninetyfive by forty-five feet. It will be equipped with the best machinery.
It will contain in addition to the laundry machinery a small dynamo
for electric lighting, and machinery for freezing ice cream and
other work for the kitchen.
The infirmary is also well advanced. It will be a very at­
tractive building, forty by thirty-six feet, two stories high. The
floors, plumbing and ventilation will be thoroughly sanitary and
convenient.
The steam heating plant is being rebuilt and put in first class
condition. Twelve thousand feet of new flooring is to be laid and
the kitchen and store rooms enlarged. Much new furniture and
carpets will be added and the whole place put in good order.
The trustees are considering plans for a house for the Principal.

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athletics.
E x e r c is e .— “ The health of the body rests largely on a

fourfold foundation: proper food, proper air, proper rest and pro­
per exercise. ’ ’ Each is necessary, exercise no less than the others.
By it not only are the muscles, which constitute more than onehalf the body by weight, increased in size and strength, but, when
suited to the individual, indirect effects are produced which are
even more important. The heart, which is largely muscle, is de­
veloped and strengthened, the circulation is increased, more oxy­
gen is taken into the blood through the lungs, a better appetite
is produced, and more food eaten, and, what is of more import­
ance, better assimilated. As a result of increased circulation and
improvement of the blood, all the tissues are better nourished,
so that the brain, liver, kidneys and stomach work and develop
better.
Another benefit of physical exercise is the correction of faulty
postures. The round shoulders, flat chests, prominent abdomens
and curved spines resulting from wrong positions or inharmonious
muscular development, frequently respond* satisfactorily to the
corrective work.
Exercise is for the purpose of education as well as for health
and correction. Among the beneficial results are control and
physical judgment, which are necessary to freedom and grace of
movement, estimation of distance and direction, physical courage,
and in sports like football, moral courage. Many of these results
may be attained even after entering college, although the golden
age for physical education comes considerably earlier in life.
“ Make the preservation of health,’ ’ with reference to such
exercise, “ your chief aim. Keep this as a great underlying prin­
ciple or motive, however, nor bring it so strongly into the fore­
ground as to make your work distasteful. Enjoy your w ork!’ ’
Physical efficiency should be your goal; this does not mean
strength alone, nor speed, nor skill, nor endurance; but a combi­
nation of them all, and above all learn to control your temper.
Harmonious development is to be sought; this means not merely
symmetrical development of the muscles but the development of
each muscle and organ in proper proportion to all the rest, so
that, both in working and in structure, there results harmony.
Thirty minutes’ vigorous exercise each day is a minimum. From

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four to six in the afternoon is the best time for brain workers.
Spend at least two hours a day in the open air, summer and winter.
Some people, no doubt a great many people, are quite well
who take no exercise and give very little thought to their bodies.
But can these people be as safe against the inroads of disease as
those who take regular exercise or at least spend part of the day
in the open air ?
D r. Hitchcock, Aviherst College.

Base Balt.
We are proud of the result of the season’s baseball. The
unpleasant weather interfered to no small degree in the development
of the team but the boys showed fine skill in many games.
B a s e Ba l l S c h e d u l e .
C u m be rlan d V a l l e y S t a t e N o r m a l S ch oo l ,
S eason of 1907.
H . H . A d a m s, Co a c h .
J. S. H e ig e s , M a n a g e r .
Nor.
April 6—Mercersburg- 2d..... .........................................
A
*April 13—Harrisburg- High School.... ......................
<9April 20—Conway Hall........ ..............................................
s
*April 27—Lucky Nine.......... .........................................
7
*May 4—-Dickinson Reserves. ..........................................
7
*May 8BConway Hall............ ................................................
53
*May 11—Indian 2d................ .............................................
4
May 17—Kutztown Normal.. .................................................... 5
*May 25—Mercersburg- 2d...... ................................................. 10
*June iH-Shippensburg- Ath... ..................................................... 3
*June 8—Kutztown Normal... .......................1.......................
5
June 22—Shippensburg- Ath. ........................... ...... .......
2
Total.;........ ................................
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Two new courts were constructed back of the Gymnasium
adding much interest to this grandest of outdoor sports. The
appreciation of the students is shown by the fact that all four courts
have been occupied during almost all the recreation period.
Eighteen members were added to the Association during the
term.

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E xch ange,
The Herald acknowledges the following exchanges and
expresses her pleasure at the receipt of all:—
The Amulet, The Mercury, The Perkiomenite, The Muhlen­
berg, The Dickinsonian College Rays, Brown and White, Normal
Echoes, Mansfield Normal Quarterly, The Crucible, The Washing­
ton Jeffersonian, The Normal Vidette, The Phoenix, The
Susquehanna, Dickinson Union, Juniata Echo, Normal Bulletin,
Orange and Blue, Ursinus Weekly.
W e trust that vacation days may bring us all back to our
desks and school duties greatly refreshed and with the determina­
tion to make our work much better.
The Normal Vidette asks “ W hy should the colleges of east­
ern Pennsylvania have an'Intercollegiate Oratorical Union, any
more than the State Normal Schools, an Internormal Oratorical
Union ?
A good suggestion which we trust all the chosen thirteen may
take care to profit by next fall promptly.
“ Cape Cod Calls in the Mercury,” is a bright and instructive
description by Rev. Henry of our town.

H>ecalogue for tbe jfall jfresbmen.
i.
Thou shalt not prefer any other school to this one. Thou
shalt not take unto thyself any vain ideas of thy greatness, thy
knowledge, or thy wisdom, for a jealous spirit watches over thee,
which will visit the iniquities of thy egotism upon thee.
II.
Thou shalt not look upon the efforts of thee faculty as vain,
for he will be badly cut who looks upon their efforts as vain.
III.
Remember the rules, and walk not with members of the
opposite sex.
IVIn the twelve periods thou shalt labor. In the evening study
thy Latin by light of the moon.

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V.
Show thy term marks to thy father and mother, that thy days
may be long in this institution.
V I.
Thou shalt not loiter and talk in the corridors, near the office,
nor in the Book Room, for, by so during thou wilt incur the
displeasure of the Faculty.
V II.
Thou shalt not bring any written papers to examination, or
thou shalt be cast into utter darkness.
V III.
Thou shalt not flunk, nor be absent from class without excuse,
and thou shalt not refuse to act when placed upon the society
program, or thou wilt be fined ten cents.
IX .
Thou shalt not make eyes at thy neighbor’s best girl.
X.
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s pull with the Faculty,
nor his aid in examination, nor his high marks, nor anything else
that is thy neighbor’s.

It is to the college trained man, the man who has made, or
should have made, the principles of social and political practice
and morality a business of serious systematic and dispassionate
study, that the country must turn, and has a right to turn, for the
clean and honest public servant and unselfish, intelligent leader
and guide .— Norm al Echoes.
j*

Mr. Donahue— “ I once heard of a man who fell down stairs
and cured himself of rheumatism by breaking his legs.”
Mr. hey dig— ‘ ‘Oh, that’s nothing; I knew of a man who fell
down stairs and cured himself of tonsilitis by breaking his neck.”

We shall always welcome the Dickinson Union for its clever
exchange, witty anecdotes, and its general literary standard.

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A Junior (to a Middler)— “ What’s the difference between the
Dead sea and the Red sea?”
Middler— “ Don’t know .”
Junior— “ Why, one’s dead and the other’s dyed.”

The chemistry class has found out by recent experiment that
potassium iodide (K I) unites with sulphur (S) under pressure,
with the following reaction :
K I 1- 2S - K I S S
Care should be taken to perform the experiment in the dark, as
the material is explosive and the reaction usually violent.

(The Western University Courant) says, “ The student who
cheats on examination may be a gentleman, but he takes a poor
method of showing it.”

When a rival has been defeated in a fair contest, it comes as
a bit of smallness to palliate the defeat by excuses and unwieldly
explanations.

Prof. Jacobs (in Botany) “ What is cauliflower, Mr. Smith?
Jno. Smith— “ Cauliflower is a cabbage with a college educa-

“ Habit is a cable; we weave a thread of it each day, and at
last we can not break it.” These words from Horace Mann are
only too true. It would be an excellent thing for every student
to write these words on a piece of paper, and place it so that it
would meet his eyes at every point.
There is no statement which is more of a bore than this, that
habits formed at school cling to them through life ; and yet it can
not be repeated too often, even at the expense of a loss of interest.
To come late to classes may mean Some day a loss of a position,
for in the actual world a minute means more than it does at school.
To the dismay of some students the habit of late rising will mean

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no breakfast some of these days, and in after life a sluggish
business, and finally, in old age, incompetency and dependency.
Irregular habits of study and work will some day mean a loss of
a contract, a loss of confidence— a very apparent sign of mental
deterioration— and consequently loss of ability to keep “ head
above waters. ” It is essential, yea, it is imperative, that all stu­
dents form careful habits of study, and to endeavor in all things,
so far as they are able, to be on time.
The Perkiomeniie.

I,et parents and teachers and all advocates of the “ refine­
ments of education’ ’ in general, and the maintenance of clean,
pure speech in particular unite in their efforts to separate the lan­
guage of the slums, the race course, and saloon from the speech
of the school, the drawing room, and the fireside.
Geo. A . Stockwell.

He— “ You are the breath of life to me.’ ’
She— “ Suppose you hold your breath awhile.?’
■ I!
Fred— “ Geo. Washington was the bravest man in the world.
He was never licked in his life.”
Geo. “ Oh, yes he w a s! He was licked on a postage
stamp.”
Fred— “ Then they had to do it behind his back.”
Percy— “ Which is the favorite word with woman?’ ®
Harold— “ The last one.”
j*

Mary had a little lamb,
She took him everywhere;
But now the lamb is out of date
For she has a Teddy Bear.— F x .

Some people are bound to be in it, if it is nothing but
trouble.

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When Bishop Berry, of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
was a young preacher he once gave a lecture in a rural community. Wishing to be witty, he announced to his audience that he
was a berry, and called them to state what kind of a berry.
Nearly every berry known in the vicinity was guessed, and the
speaker refused to share the qualities of any of those named.
A t last an old lady, who was not sympathetic with the seeming
levity of the lecturer, arose and exclaimed in a squeaky vo ice :
“ I know what kind of a berry you are. You are a gooseberry,
and a very green one at that. Go on with the lecture.
And
the lecturer did— q u ickly— Christian Work.

When you are down and out, my friend,
There’s promise yet, I wean.
Just get some fancy letterheads
And start a magazine.

Small boy: “ Paw, what is that name they give to the hair
on the end of a dog’s tail?”
Paw: if'Don’t know, son, what is it?”
Small boy: “ Dog hair— Ha, ha, ha, h a !” — E x.

Sleep soldiers ! still in honored rest
Your truth and valor wearing;
The bravest are the tenderest,—
The loving are the daring.
— Bayard Taylor.
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Mr. Barnett— “ Do you like Mr. Parson’s looks ?”
Miss Potter— “ Yes, when he looks my w ay.”

“ Y es,” said the waiter, “ this place is all right. We cook by
electricity.”
“ Is that so?” said the new student, “ then will you please
give this beefsteak another shock?”

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