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Vol*. X.

and

JANUARY, 1906

July

No. 2.

TIbe County ïïnstitute.
D r . G. M. D. E ckees.

The county institutes for the year igos-’oô are about closed.
The present would seem to be a good time, therefore, to examine
into the methods of conducting the modern Pennsylvania insti­
tute to see whether or not, as a rule, it measures up to the stand­
ard required of a good institute and to learn whether or not the
results justify the expense.
The County Institute dates from tKe inauguration of the
superintendency in 1854, and has therefore had an existence of
half a century in many of the counties of the Commonwealth. Its
purpose in the beginning was the better preparation of teachers
for the public schools. To this leading purpose there has always
been added in Pennsylvania the idea of bringing the people into
closer sympathy and touch with the work of the teacher. The
Pennsylvania institute has always been peculiar in the
deference it pays to the public. Nowhere else can you find the
popular audiences associated with teachers’ conventions that you
find in the Pennsylvania institute. These gatherings have
always been regarded as useful in developing a better school
sentiment throughout the state. The danger of ignoring the
teachers’ interests in catering to the tastes of the public is always
great. Superintendents, however, are generally aware of this
difficulty and guard against it by selecting as instructors chiefly
those who have had actual experience in training teachers for
the school room and those who have had experience themselves
in public school work.
The institute in its development has gone through a number
of changes. When the public school system was generally intro­
duced throughout the state it was impossible to find a sufficient
number of competent men and women to teach thé schools.

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Many of those employed were very defective in scholarship.
Almost any one who could read and write a little had the auda­
city to apply for a position as teacher. The county institute was
intended to improve the scholastic attainments of the teachers.
The first stage of the institute work was then very naturally the
knowledge stage. Those who conducted these institutes gave in­
struction in the branches usually taught in the common schools.
Knotty problems in arithmetic and difficult sentences in grammar
were disposed of. Spelling contests were indulged in ; lectures/
on Physics, Physiology, Botany and even Astronomy were not
uncommon.
Superintendents discovered the weakness of the public
school from its lack of organization. Classification in many
schools was wanting entirely and where it did exist it was usually
of a loose character. Order and system were needed to make the
schools efficient. The institute took up the problem and for
several years the management and classification of the schools
was the chief topic of discussion. Through the influence of the
Normal schools and the teachers’ institutes the schools were
transformed in the matter of organization. They were changed
from the chaotic condition which had hitherto characterized most
of them to a perfectly adjusted and systematic arrangement of
classification and organization. This period of institute develop­
ment may appropriately be termed the organization stage.
Under the new system of organization the subject of reading
was given special emphasis. Complete series of readers were
adopted by most of the schools, and reading, for the first time, re­
ceived its proper share of attention. Elocutionary schools were
popular and the call for better teaching in this important branch
was loud and clear. The elocutionist was the most popular man
at the institute and he was about the only person who received
pay for his work. Some of the most renowned elocutionists of
the country were employed by superintendents to assist in the
running of the institutes. These persons usually gave evening
entertainments which were well patronized and very much en­
joyed by the large audiences usually in attendance. This period
may be termed the elocution stage in the history of the county in­
stitute.
This-stage was followed by an era of special methods with
the different subj ects'of the common school course. Methods in

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Grammar, methods in Arithmetic, methods in Geography, methods
in History, and methods in other branches were presented by
specialists in these subjects. Everywhere among teachers the
question was not what to teach, but how to teach it. This stage
may be called the methods stage of the institute.
Following the question how to teach, the question why we
teach by a certain method came up for consideration. This
brought the teacher to a discussion of the foundation of methods.
The institute labored with the problem and the best talent of the
country was employed to enlighten the teachers concerning the
principles upon which true methods must rest. Psychology was
brought to the attention of the teachers because of the great body
of principles it represented as a scientific basis for the methods of
teaching the various subjects. This stage in institute growth
may be called the psychology stage.
Those who receive instruction in the public schools are
children and not adults. It soon became apparent that adult psy­
chology would not answer all the questions which presented
themselves|when the foundation of scientific methods was con­
sidered. The child mind in a state of development and the laws
governing its growth must be thoroughly understood by the
teacher. This new demand upon the teacher’s knowledge brought
in the era of child study. Everywhere at institutes teachers were
listening to lectures on child psychology. Specialists were sent
out to the institutes of the state by some of the leading institu­
tions of the country to give to teachers the results of child study
in this and other countries. This era may be termed the child
study stage in the growth of the county institute.
Out of all this study and investigation along the several lines
of institute development has come the last and highest stage oi
institute growth. The teacher from the professional standpoint
must be regarded as an artist. He has therefore to comprehend
three kinds of knowledge. First, he must know the material
upon which he works; second, he must understand the tools he
uses; and third, he must have an ideal after which he is fashion­
ing his material. The material of the teacher is the child;
the tools are the branches of knowledge which he teaches; and
the ideal is his conception of what the child may become through
education. A ll the former stages of institute growth have had to
do with the materials and the tools of the teacher’s work. The

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institute has reached the stage where the teacher must be enlight­
ened in reference to the ideals which he builds for the develop­
ment of the children under his care. He must see in every boy
and girl the fully developed man and woman. He must study
each child to learn its possibilities and use his best power and
skill for the attainment of his ideals. It will be seen that this is
the most difficult part of the teacher’s work. The institute which
helps the teacher in this phase of his knowledge has done him a
very real and important service. The genuine teacher must not
only have a vision of what the child will be at maturity but he
must have before his mind the different stages of child develop­
ment. He must mark the lines carefully between infancy and
childhood, between childhood and adolescence, and between
adolescence and maturity. This period of institute growth may
be called the ideal stage.
It may be regarded as questionable whether or not the insti­
tute is fulfilling its whole purpose at this time. The great desire
on the part of many teachers and the public for that which is
purely entertaining has led many superintendents into the error
of employing men for institute work whose sole claim to stand
before teachers’ institutes is their ability to amuse and entertain.
The demand for this class of institute instructors has led the men
who are in the institute work for a living to cultivate the power
to entertain rather than to instruct, and they are giving to the
teachers what they enjoy, knowing that thereby they have adopted
the surest plan by which to secure a re-engagement. It must
not be considered that all men who are entertaining are unprofit­
able as institute instructors. Many of these men are both enter­
taining and instructive. And if the distinction were always made
between the institute instructor who is simply entertaining and
the one who is able to combine entertainment with instruction,
and the latter only employed for institute work, the welfare of the
institute would be promoted. The chief purpose of the institute
is instruction, but if you can get instruction and entertainment
from the same man, employ him if the instruction predominates.
If, however, he gives you a minimum of instruction with a
maximum of entertainment he will do the institute more harm
than good.
The institutes of Pennsylvania are a necessity. I f the county
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fluence would be deeply felt in the progress of the public
schools. The great value of the county institute to the public
schools makes the conduct of it a very important consideration
for those who are responsible for its success. It is within the
limits of truth, I presume, to say that the teachers’ institutes of
Pennsylvania cost the teachers and taxpayers of the state annually
more than a half million of dollars. And when we add to this
the loss to the children of the Commonwealth on account of the
closing of the schools during institute week the institute becomes
a somewhat expensive agency for the improvement of the teach­
ing force of the public schools. In full view, however, of the
expense account of the institute and the apparent loss to the
children during the time of its sessions, I am ready to affirm
my belief in the truth of the statement that a good institute
pays for itself many times over in the benefit that comes to the
school children of the Commonwealth through its influence. We
are now face to face with the question, What is a good institute?
The answers to this question must be general in their character.
In the standard we erect for a good institute there must be
flexibility enough to allow the superintendent sufficient freedom
to adapt his institute to the peculiar conditions investing the
schools of his county.
First. The instruction in a good institute must give to the
teachers having the least preparation and the least experience a
better foundation for their work. This means that the first con­
sideration in the arrangement of an institute programme is the im­
provement of the weakest teachers' in the county. Those who
need help most must first be considered. Men must be employed
for this work who understand the needs of this class of teachers.
Their difficulties must be fairly met and the problems of the
school room must be clearly analyzed and solved. No one
should assume to instruct this class of teachers who has not had
public school experience himself. The man with a theory and no
practice is not a safe counselor for the inexperienced teacher.
The man with neither theory nor practice is still less safe. The
young men and women engaged in teaching who are without
training or experience, come to the institute with a very earnest
call for help. It would be an unpardonable offense if for “ bread”
they should be given “ a stone.’f| The success of an institute
must be measured very largely by the assistance it gives to the

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teachers who are most in need of help. In looking over the pro­
grammes of some of the recent institutes in Pennsylvania we find
scarcely a suggestion of help for the teachers whose claims for
help are the most urgent and important. It is to be feared that
the modern institute is not doing its full duty by this Hass of
teachers.
Second. The instruction of a good institute should give to
the well qualified and experienced teacher a broader vision of the
possibilities of education for the child. In this respect the
modern institute is probably measuring up very closely to the
standard of a good institute. In fulfilling this requirement we
need institute instructors who are strong in departmental work.
To meet this demand of a successful institute we need lectures on
History, Government, Geography, Science, Literature and Art.
The teacher of liberal qualifications and successful experience
needs to be lifted to the mountain tops of knowledge so that his
horizon may be extended and he may view many things which
are hidden to the sight of those who dwell in the valleys. An
instructor who is able to deal with the facts and the philosophy
of history with the mind of a statesman is worthy a place on the
programme of the best institute in the state. An institute which
has met the wants of the well qualified and experienced teacher
and also of the teacher of limited qualifications and limited ex­
perience has fulfilled most of the requirements of a good institute.
Third. Music should have a prominent place on the pro­
gramme of every county institute. There is a very great dif­
ference in the work of the same institute, when the music is under
the direction of a capable and magnetic leader and when it is
under the direction of a person who lacks the qualities of good
leadership. A leader of music in an institute must have plenty
of enthusiasm and a voice that is clear, full-toned, and reliable.
He must have a good ear and have good time. He must lead the
institute instead of being led by the institute. The music outside
of the devotional music should be of the kind adapted to the
pupils in the public schools. The teachers should be able to carry
with them to their school rooms much of the institute music.
The patriotic airs of our own, and other lands, should be made
familiar through the institute to every teacher in the state. Much
of the music used in our institutes is not well selected, and in
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The teacher who is able to instruct successfully the private pupil
or drill a quartette may not be satisfactory as a leader of conven­
tion music. The leader himself is not generally a good judge of
his own success in this line of work. There should be some sys­
tem in the selection of music from year to year, and a change of
leader should not necessarily mean an entire change in the
character of the music. There should be at least twenty minutes
of every session occupied with singing. After many years of
observation in institute work, I am fully confirmed in my belief
that the most important factor in institute music is the leader.
The man or woman who can get the teachers to sing with spirit
and power is the person to employ for this line of institute work.
And any other person is a hindrance rather than a help to the
work of the institute.
Fourth. One afternoon of each institute should be a popu­
lar session when directors and citizens should unite with the
teachers as one body and the addresses should be of interest to all
classes in attendance. The institutes of Pennsylvania have done
much to popularize education in the state. School sentiment is
much higher in the Commonwealth because of the influence of
the county institute upon the popular mind. If one particular
session of the institute were recognized as a citizens’ session
and the work then presented were of a general character, the
popular feature of the Pennsylvania' institute which has hitherto
been so beneficial, would be even strengthened. Men from other
walks of life than those belonging to the profession of teaching
should be invited to speak at this popular session. Men from
the clerical, legal and medical professions, men from the agricul­
tural and commercial pursuits of life should be heard on this
occasion. It is a good thing for teachers to know the opinions
of those who are not teachers concerning public education. I
have listened with great interest and profit to the discussion of
educational questions by men who were not engaged in teaching.
I did not always agree with all that was said in these discussions,
but that did not matter. The issues were clearly raised and placed
in a light where they could be fully seen and weighed by the
teacher himself. Public education is a common cause of interest
to all citizens of the state, and citizens of all classes should have
some share in moulding the educational sentiment of the
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the views of the people concerning our schools may be expressed
with profit to the schools themselves. The closer the relation
established between the teacher and the public the better will it be
for the welfare of the children receiving public education. The
teacher must come to know the community and the community
the teacher before the best results can be expected from the
public schools. The greater the respect of the teacher for the
people among whom he teaches and the greater the respect of the
people for the teacher who teaches in their midst, the greater will be
the success of the teacher in his efforts to improve his school.
Fifth. The sessions should not be over two hours in length.
The teachers come from their work to the institute wearied some­
what with the cares and burdens of the school room and the in­
stitute should be a relaxation rather than an increased taxation of
their nervous energy and strength. Each succeeding day of in­
stitute should find the teacher able to give unwearied attention to
the work presented from the institute platform. If the addresses
are thoughtful, packed full of common sense and sound suggestion
then a two hours’ session is worth more to the wide-awake, and
earnest teacher than a three hours’ session. The weariness of the
teacher who comes from the long drawn out session of the insti­
tute is so evident that it cannot escape the notice of even the casual
observer. Many of the halls are poorly ventilated, the seats are
often uncomfortable, and the light frequently annoying so that the
last hour of a long session is positively painful to the teacher who
has tried to be good and give attention to everything that was
said. The week of the institute should be no greater tax on the
teacher’s strength than the work of the school room. And yet the
almost universal declaration of teachers who express themselves
is that they leave the institute at'its close more exhausted in body
and mind than when they leave their schools at the close of the
week. I am further convinced that teachers will carry away from
the institute more instruction at its close if the sessions are made
two hours than if they are made three hours in length. With the
sessions three hours in length the teacher is able to hold and assimulate less and less of the instruction each succeeding day. If
the sessions were of the proper length the last day should be the
best day of the institute so far as the teacher’s ability to retain
and appropriate the instruction is concerned.
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I believe if they are followed faithfully, that in many counties the
institutes would be greatly improved. I have not attempted the
ideal in the thoughts presented but only the immediately attain­
able and practicable. So useful an educational agency as the
county institute should be a matter of great concern for all who
are interested in our public schools. Any improvement which
can be made in the conducting of these institutes should not be
delayed. Necessary changes should not be prevented by wornout
precedents. Superintendents should study the problem of the
county institute carefully, visit other institutes freely, and em­
brace in their own plans the best features of the best institutes in
the state.

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a parent's plea.
My little boy is eight years old;
He goes to school each day.
He doesn’t mind the tasks they set;
They seem to him but play.
He heads his class at raffia work
And also takes the lead
At making dinky paper boats,
But I wish that he could read.
They teach him physiology,
And, oh, it chills our hearts
To hear our prattling innocent
Mix up his inward parts !
He also learns astronomy
And names the stars by night—
Of course he’s very up to daté,
But I wish that he could write.
They teach him things botanical, ; They teach him how to draw ;
He babbles of mythology
And gravitation’ s law.
And the discoveries of science
With him are quite a fad. ,
They tell me he’ s a clever boy,
But I wish that he could add.

WÊÊMfe.
0*
Chiefly the mold of a man’s character is in his own
hands.— Bacon.

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JANUARY, 1906.

JÊbitorial.
The Herald extends sympathy to our sister Normal, at
Indiana, Pa., in the loss by fire, Nov. 24th, of the boys’ dormi­
tory; our special sympathy goes out to the boys who lost all their
personal effects and to the members of the Faculty who are like­
wise afflicted. The heaviest loss is borne by Prof. Hildebrand,
who saw some valuable manuscripts, on which he had been
working for years, devoured by the flames.
J*
With the exit of 1905 from the stage of time and the entrance
of
we extend heartiest New Year greetings to all our
readers. As man is largely the architect of his own fortunes, it
is left for each one to determine how much the new year will
mean to him. With a definite goal to reach, with a feasible and
honorable method of advancement, with inflexible and unfalter­
ing resolution, and with reliance upon the all powerful arm, may
the new year prove better than any of its predecessors in the cul­
ture of head and heart, in all that stands for queenly womanhood,
and knightly manhood.
jt
As the new year is beginning it is well for each one to
pause and take a glance backward and another one forward.
Retrospection is valuable if one is to believe the common saying
that history repeats itself; and prospection is always interesting

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in the light of the past and the present. There is no one
probably who can review i9°5 with a feeling of entire satisfaction.
So many places where we could have done better had we known
then what we know now. And so it has been from the beginning
of time and will always be. To make a mistake once is pardon­
able, for to err is human. To repeat it once might he excusable,
depending upon circumstances. But constant repetition of a
mistake is criminal, for such repetition forms a habit, and habits
determine character. The man so hide-bound by obstinacy that
he is not open to conviction, so blinded by prejudice that he will
not admit himself to be in error, is his own worst enemy, and an
enemy also of the state; for he tends to check the onward march
of civilization, to block the wheels of progress. There’s only
one thing to do— handle him without gloves. Bet him get out
of the way or be run over.
Is it wise to make New Year resolutions? While some re­
solve that their only resolution will be to make no resolutions,
there are many who take January ist as a day on which to get a
new start and as they say “ begin over again.”
Under Mosaic law every fiftieth year was a year of jubilee
when debts were cancelled, land reverted to its original owner,
and men in servitude were set free. As this law was divinely or­
dained, it can readily be seen that divine jurisprudence recognized
man’s liability to err, to fall back, to retrograde for a time, and
worst of all, through this retrogression to become despondent.
Hence one value of a New Y ear’s resolution is that it trims
the flame of hope, the basis of which is faith. And man’s hope
for the future is directly as is his faith in himself and fellow men.
The desire to be better and to do better must necessarily pre­
cede any action tending toward improvement, and actual results
no doubt depend a good deal upon the magnitude of the desire.
“ Perhaps the longing to be so, helps make the soul immortal.
Does not moral growth on the part of most people consist in suc­
cessive leaps or impulses rather than in continuous upward trend ?
Is it not more like a series of steps or stairs, varying in length
and height, than like a smooth incline ? I f so, New Year reso­
lutions are of benefit, the desire, as Dowell above says, helping to
produce the result.

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And now the report comes to us that an edict has been issued
by the superintendent of one of our city schools that all teachers’
chairs shall be taken from the class-rooms, and teachers shall
stand during the entire recitation and the entire day.
Good for you, Mr. Superintendent, we admire the very excel­
lent common sense you show, the sympathy you manifest, the
exhaustive knowledge of pedagogics you display. But you do
not go far enough; we suggest you issue another manifesto ordering all teachers to wear wooden shoes, to sleep on mats and
wooden pillows, a la Japanese, to board not less than two miles
from their respective schools, to eat a dinner of bread and water
standing, and to make deep salaams thrice daily to the highinky-dinky-mogul who promulgates such decrees. Teachers
certainly are deserving of no sympathy, for it is a notorious fact
that they are bloated bond-holders, pampered aristocrats, over­
fed and over-paid plutocrats, and as such no mercy should be
shown them. By all means make them stand, but make them
stand on one foot and hold up a ten-pound weight with the other.

A Princeton man tells of a conversation which took place
between a coach of a foot-ball team and one of the players. An
important game was soon to be played and the coach was, of
course, most anxious that every player should be in the best
physical condition, but to his disgust one of the men, upon whom
a great deal depended if the game were to be won, seemed to be
in bad form.
Taking him aside, the coach had the following
Hheart-to-heart” talk with the recalcitrant:
See here, you re not looking so good— muscles flabby and
wind bad ! W hat’s the matter ? Been drinking anything ? ’ ’
“ N ota drop.”
“ Then you must be smoking.”
“ Haven’t touched a pipe, cigar or cigarette since training
began.’ ’
“ Studying? ”
“ Well, yes— a little.”
Whereupon the coach gave a snort of disgust. “ See here !
you’ve got to stop that! Do you want us to lose the game ? ”

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aium nt personals.
’74— Mr. William F. Hughes, a member of the first class, and
whom we had lost track of for a number of years; is living at 212
N. Eighth St., Philadelphia, Pa.
He is engaged in teaching
Physical Culture. We are glad to hear of the success of our old
students.
’76— Another old graduate, Miss L,ou Householder, is en­
gaged in doing missionary work at Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
’83— Mrs. Fannie F. Cunningham (Harper), of Eenoir, N.
C., where she has resided for a number of years, visited among
Pennsylvania friends last fall. She spent a short time at the
Normal calling on friends and expressed herself as very much
pleased with the many improvements at the Normal since ’83.
’86— Miss Anna J. Peebles, of Newburg, has secured a posi­
tion in Philadelphia, and has gone to accept it.
’87— E. H . Bixler, who has taught in Carlisle for a number
of years, recently resigned to accept a position with the Prudential
Eife Insurance Co.
’90— P. A . Fishel, a teacher in York, has this year taken
charge of the Commercial Department in the McKeesport High
School.
’90— G. P. Eckels, who has been teaching at Glenside the
last few years, is teaching Commercial Geography in the Pittsburg
High School this year.
’91— C. A . Deardorff is superintendent of the schools at Bur­
lingame, Kansas. He is also General Manager of the “ Oracle,”
published by the Burlingame High School.
The Herald ac­
knowledges receipt of the last issue of the “ Oracle.”
’93=Dr. Chas. C. Ogle, who since graduating has been prac­
ticing medicine in Philadelphia, on December 26 took charge of
the offices of the late Dr. B. Bowman, of Chambersburg, where
he will practice in the future.
’95— Mr. Crist Hanlin came home recently from the Philip­
pines, where he has spent the last five years.
He says the
natives are quick to learn English, but slow to learn the art of
work.
’96— Mr. J. M. Risser has left the profession of teaching and
is a merchant at Brickerville, Eancaster county.

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’97— Mr. Edwin M. Sando, who is attending the Ursinus
School of Theology, recently won the prize in Hebrew for
Juniors.
’98— Mr. Raymond G. Gettel is attending the University of
Pennsylvania and is also employed as Treasurer of the National
Construction and Finance Corporation whose offices are located
at 1117-1118 Witherspoon Building, Phila., Pa.
’99— Miss Jean McCreary, who is teaching in Patton, Pa.,
spent the holidays with her brother, Dr. Bruce McCreary, of
town.
’99— Mr. S. W. Swigart is a Senior at the Illinois Medical
College, Chicago, and will graduate next June. A recent postal
from Mr. Swigart says, “ I never forget my happy days at
C. V . S. N. S .” *
’99— Mr. Edward Hanlin, who has been in the Philippines
for a few years with his brother Crist, expects to come home next
spring.
’99— Mr. Guy E. Zimmerman is a Senior at the Baltimore
Medical College, Baltimore, and expects to graduate this year.
His present address is 512 Arlington Ave., Baltimore, Md.
’00— Mr. Clarence Herr is attending the University of Penn­
sylvania. He was home in Shippensburg for a few days re­
cently.
’00— Mr. Herbert L. Creamer is a student this year at D ick -.
inson College, Carlisle.
’00— Mr. George Markle is teaching this year in Cumberland
county. He moved his family from Dillsburg to Mechanicsburg.
’01— Mr. B. I. Myers, who received a State certificate at
Shippensburg, is Principal of the Patton schools.
’01— Mr. A . E. Spangler is a traveling salesman for a Har­
risburg music house with headquarters at 1319 N. Sixth St.,
Harrisburg, Pa.
’01— Mr. E- I. Cook took the part of the Mesmerist” in
the play, “ The Polish Jew,’ ’ given by the Schaff Society recently
at Ursinus College.
’01— Mr. Arthur G. Linn, of 4066 Penn Ave., Pittsburg, Pa.,
salesman for Rea & Co., Wholesale Meat Packers, spent his
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’OI— Mr. E. H. Reisner is one of the Associate Editors of
the Ursinus Weekly. Mr. Miles A . Keasey, ’or, is the Business
Manager, and Mr. L. D. Crunkleton, ’03, is Associate Business
Manager of the same publication.
’01— Mr. J. A . Widney is employed in the post office at
Greensburg, Pa.
>02— Mr. J. C. Myers delivered the oration, “ Eulogy on Sir
Henry Irving,’’ at the anniversary of the Schaff Society, Ursinus
College, Friday evening, December 15.
’02— Mr. C. L. Grubb is teaching at Millerstown, Pa.
’02— Mr. Frank C. Myers, who is a Freshman at Princeton,
recently won a ten dollar prize in a debating contest.
’02— Mr. J. F. Ferguson (State Certificate) is teaching at
Steelton.
’02— Mr. W. S. Fickes has been elected to fill the vacancy in
the Carlisle schools caused by the resignation of Prof. E- H . Bixler.
’oa^rMr. I. F. Bogner is timekeeper for a Bridge company,
with headquarters at Little Orleans, Md.
’02— Mr. Roy Taylor is attending Dickinson College, Car­
lisle.
’02— Miss Mary Bower is not teaching this year, butisspending the winter at her home in Newville, Pa. Miss Bower spent
the summer in California. While there she received the July
Herald and she said it seemed like getting a letter from a great
many school friends and classmates. If you want to know what
your Normal friends are doing, subscribe for the Herald.
’03— Mr. Edward Whorley recently graduated at the Com­
mercial school in Carlisle. Since graduating he has secured a
position with Rummel, Himes & Co., as assistant stenographer..
’03^-Mr. Elmer Wineman, who is teaching near Pittsburg,
spent Christmas at his home in Newburg.
’03— Mr. Roy Guyer, a student at Annville College, was
home for a few days recently.
’04— Miss Minnie Reisner is teaching at Everett, Pa.

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M e mote.
We note that Mr. Chalice Morgal, of Lebanon, who was d
former student at the Normal, was married recently to Miss Irene
Stoner, of Waynesboro.
Miss Anna Roat, who was a student with us a few years ago,
was married to Mr. Charles Edgar Buckel, of Danville, October
n.
’
,
Mr. John Hoover, one of our students of last spring, was
married recently.
Mr. Irvin S. Hollar, another of our last spring’s students,
was married a few weeks ago to Miss Mary E.' Stouffer, who was
also a student with us.
Mr. William H. Brinkerhoff, brother of Miss Eulu Brinkerhoff, a Middler, who was at one time a student with us, was mar­
ried December 20, to Miss Charlotte Duncan, of Oakville. Mr.
Brinkerhofi is a son of Hon. H. J. Brinkerhoff, of Eeesburg, and
is a special inspector and demonstrator for the Division of Zo­
ology, Department of Agriculture, at Harrisburg.
The Herald was pleased to receive the Christmas number of
the Findlay College News, published at Findlay College, Ohio.
Rev. C. I. Brown, the president of the college, was for a number
of years the pastor of the Bethel church, Shippensburg, Pa.

S tr o n g O n D is c r e t io n . — Mrs. Murphey asked an Irish
tailor what he was doing.
“ Oi’m makin’ a lisht av the min in this block who Oi kin
lick .”
H»‘ Hev yez got Murphy’s name down ?” asked she.
‘ ‘Murphy heads me lisht.”
Home flew Mrs, Murphey and broke the news to her man.
He was in the tailor shop in a jiffy.
‘ ‘Ye good for nothin’ little grasshopper, I could commit sui­
cide on yez with me little finger. I could wipe up the Sure wid
yez wid me hands tied behind me.”
‘ ‘Are ye shure of that?” asked the tailor.
‘ ‘Shure.”
“ Well then,” said the tailor, “ if ye’re shure.of it, I ’ll scratch
ye off the list. ’ ’

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jfacultg iRotes.
Dr. Eckels was an instructor at the Annapolis, Md., Teach­
ers’ Institute in October. He served in a like capacity at the
Franklin, Cumberland and York county institutes, also in Wash­
ington county, Md., in January. In December Dr. Eckels at­
tended the Directors’ convention of Lehigh county, and was one
of the speakers.
Dr. and Mrs. Eckels spent a few days of the holiday vacation
with their son, Prof. George Eckels, in Atlantic City.
Dr. Barton was one of the instructors at the Adams county
institute and would have served at the Cumberland institute, had
not sickness prevented. H e was called to Ephrata in November
to deliver an address there. He spent the holiday vacation with
his brothers in Minneapolis.
Prof. Rife was an instructor at the Fulton county institute in
December. Later in the month he did local work in Cumberland
county and has some engagements for January. He and Mrs.
Rife spent the vacation at his home near Mechanicsburg.
Prof. Gordinier was one of the corps of instructors at the
Fulton and. Franklin county institutes and will do some
local work in January. He spent the vacation in Troy, Pa.
Prof, and Mrs. Heiges and son Ralph, are pleasantly located
in their new home on Normal avenue. They spent the vacation
with their parents at Newport and Dillsburg.
Miss Crewe spent the holidays with Miss Davie at the latter s
home in DuBois, Pa.
Miss Baldwin was in New York city during part of the vaca­
tion.
Miss Ida Quigley spent a week in Baltimore, the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Herring.
Miss Raymond attended a Sunday school convention at Lees­
burg during the month of October.

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A G ood C l u b .— “ The weather man said it would rain to­
day and I ’m glad I carried my umbrella.”
“ But it didn’t rain at all to-day.”
“ I know it didn’t, but I met the weather man on the street
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mormal motes.
When the fountain it is empty,
And the gold fish taken ex,
It’s a sign that winter’s coming,
And old Boreas is Rex.
When the trees have shed their leaflets,
And the flowers, sie sind nicht,
Then we turn the gas on early,
And we say, “ I want mehr Licht."
When the frost is on the campus,
We don’t say “ ilfa it tres chaud,
But remark “ delightful weather,”
Eor it is just comme il faut.
Never use a foreign language,
It ain’ t nice among good folk;
But write your English as it’s writ,
And speak it just as it is spoke.

Junior colors, orange and black.
The fine fall weather made tennis a possibility until the
holiday vacation.
The new oak lockers for day students are much more con­
venient than the old and decidedly more artistic.
Thanksgiving day was duly observed by a fair attendance at
church, perfect attendance at dinner and a good attendance at
the evening sociable.
Library facilities have been further increased by two more
book sections, new tables and chairs. It is still a popular resort
for some at four o ’clock.
The first annual apple-roast given by the girls, was held one
pleasant afternoon in October in the Mile Grove. A good at­
tendance, a good fire, good apples, and good humor, all conspired
to produce a good time.
As tending to promote the best interests of the school, two
deans have been appointed for each class. The selection was by
lot and resulted as follows : Seniors, gentlemen, Prof. H eiges;
ladies, Miss Baldwin. Middlers, gentlemen, Prof. Rife; ladies,
Miss Huber. Juniors, gentlemen, Prof. Gordinier; ladies, Miss
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Prof. Rife gave his very interesting and instructive lecture,
“ The Merchant of Venice,? before the Senior class, the last Fri­
day afternoon in November.
A friendly contest in basket ball, Dec. 8th, between girls of
the Senior and Junior classes, resulted in a score of 14 to i in
favor of the former.
A ll Sunday School classes are this year using the regular
International Lessons. Special music is made a feature of the
closing exercises.
The Middlers, having finished the 2d and 3d books of Caesar,
will spend the rest of the year on the first book, using in con­
nection therewith the very excellent note books put out by the
University Pub. Co., of N. Y ., and edited by A . I. Dotey.
The regular Fall outing under the management of Dr. Barton,
was this year made to the Euray Caverns, in Virginia. A large
number took advantage of the low rate offered to visit this
beautiful and interesting place. While not as extensive nor as
impressive as Mammoth Cave, Euray Caverns are in many re­
spects more beautiful, the stalactite and stalagmite formation
being more marked. Electricity, practically an impossibility in
Mammoth, adds greatly to the charm of Euray.
The social side of school life was not by any means neglected
during the Fall term. The usual monthly sociables were made
pleasant to all, but the crowning event of the term was the
Hallowe’en affair. The committee deserves a very high degree
of credit for the pleasant evening rendered. The following, taken
from the Shippensburg Chronicle, will give our readers a very
good idea of what was doing that evening: “ A Hallowe’en party
was held by the teachers and students on Saturday evening and
was in charge of Miss Raymond, assisted by Miss Baldwin, and the
success of the evening’s fun was due to these persons. Several
contests were engaged in. The sack race was won by Mr. Kuhn,
the peanut race by Miss Irvin, the feather contest by Mr. Sable,
the raisin race by Mr. Baish, ducking for apples, Mr Starry, and
the cake walk by Mr. Starry and Miss Edith Horner. The
gentleman received a very large cake and the lady a two pound
box of chocolates presented by Mr. N. Ort Eckels. These con­
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out of them. The fortune telling booth was in charge of Señorita
Zingarella and Señorita Ischarita, Spanish maidens in costumes.
The former character was taken by Miss Davy and the latter by
Miss Crew. The ushers were ghosts in costumes and as the
students passed through the cprridors to the dining room which
was decorated with autumn colors and jack o ’ lanterns, two
witches were stationed at the doorway, each with a basket of fate.
Cider, popcorn, nuts and tafly were served for refreshments.”
While the Normal will not have a regular lecture course this
winter, there will by no means be a dearth along the entertain­
ment line. ‘ ‘ Rooney’s Boys® appeared in Normal Chapel, Nov.
13, and gave a very pleasing entertainment. Their artistic dress
(about six changes), and their very excellent singing, combined
to make the program a very delightful one.
Dec. 5th, Dr. Fess, of Chicago, the well-known Institute in­
structor and lecturer, spoke before the students and town people
on Abraham Lincoln. He dwelt on the early life of ‘ ‘ the great
commoner
the various struggles and occupations. He pictured
graphically the contest between Lincoln and Douglas, and the
striking difference in the two men. Dr. Fess stated that Mr.
Lincoln’s great control over 'men was by means of his pathos and
humor, and related several incidents illustrative of each. ’|‘ ‘Abe”
Lincoln stands out prominent in two ways : (1) in his im­
plicit faith in the ultimate triumph of right, and (2) in being the
most profoundly religious president. His speech at Gettysburg
is the greatest short speech in literature. He had faith in the
people because he had faith in God.
The lecture was most profoundly instructive and interesting,
and a treat to all that heard it.

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N ot W h a t H e T h o ug h t -tA A gentleman riding with an
Irishman came within sight of an old gallows, and, to display his
wit said :
‘ ‘Pat, do you see that ? ”
‘‘ To be sure Oi do,” replied Pat.
‘ ‘And where would you be if the gallows had its due ? ”
“ Oi’dbe riding alone,” replied Pat.

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liable Etiquette.
For the benefit of a boarding school soon to be established in
the Philippines, we draw up the following code of table manners,
which are simple, sensible, and easily remembered:
1. Learn to manipulate drinking glasses by handling five
in each hand; a finger run down into each one, also use the
thumb. It shows dexterity and gives the spectators a raging
thirst— for your blood.
2. When suffering from a cold don’t forget to demonstrate
the fact'as frequently and forcibly as possible. It arouses interest
and makes your friends feel as if they would like to help you
out of the room.
3. Don’t sneeze on your plate; it isn’t good form. Turn to
the right or left and let your neighbor have it full in the ear.
4. When you find yourself falling behind, pause a moment
and ask for the catch up. Don’t hesitate to laugh because the
joke is a little old. Who cares if it is ?
5. When it looks as though the cakes would not go round,
take about four. It makes you a host of friends and shows
you appreciate the efforts of the chef.
6. Never use a napkin; it isn’t tolerated in polite society,
and is a mark of poor taste. Instead pull out a handkerchief you
have been carrying about a week. Your associates will be glad
to detect this mark of refinement on your part, and will feel that
you are a man to be followed— with a club.
7. Do not be too particular about your hands, and especially
your nails ; it is a mark of poor breeding. Black is becoming to
most people and the fact that your nails are in mourning for your
great grandfather is an indication that you possess a tender heart
and honor the old gentleman’s memory.
8. Conversation should be carried on in a good high key,
otherwise some at the other end of the room might not be able to
hear you, and would lose the pearls of wit and wisdom which fall
from your lips. Pope said a low voice is an excellent thing in
woman. But don’t you believe it; and a good loud laugh is
always in place, and shows you know a joke— when it is labeled.
A loud voice and loud laughter will give people a desire to see
you often— going the other way.

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9 - In eating, get a hump on yourself and bend to within
three inches of your plate, remembering always that the curved
line is the line of beauty. As a fork alone means loss of time,
it is advisable to summon the knife to your assistance, and per­
haps a spoon. In contemplating you at such a time, one will
experience all those delightful sensations usually produced by
watching a certain animat which always gets his head as far as
possible into the trough, and generally both feet. A grunt or
two op your part will make the impression more vivid.

10. And lastly, a few points when you ask to be excused
from the table. A t such a time do not push yourself away from
the table, but push the table away from you. Those on the
opposite side will be quick to notice the delicate attention and will
feel that it ought to be returned— with a brick.
In walking out of the room bring down your heels as heavily
as possible. It may give the whole dining-room a jar, but don’t
mind a little thing like that. They are your own feet, thank
goodness, and it is a mistake on the part of anyone to claim that
the greater the feet the greater feat it is to walk lightly.

■
Doesn’t dftafte Sng Difference.
Call a girl a chick and she smiles; call a woman a hen and
she howls. Call a young woman a witch and she is pleased; call
an old woman a witch and she is indignant. Call a girl a kitten
and she rather likes it ; call a woman a cat and she hates you.
Women are queer.
If you call a man a gay dog it will flatter him ; call him a
pup, a hound or a cur, and he will try to alter the map of your
face. He doesn’t mind being called a bull or a bear, yet he will
object to being mentioned as a calf or a cub. Men are queer, too.
jt
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“ How much joy and comfort
You can all bestow,
If you scatter sunshine
Everywhere you go.
Scatter sunshine all along your way,
Cheer and bless and brighten every passing day.”
—Lanta Smith.

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flDobel School TCbanftsaivtng program.
Corn Song........................................................... ...............................School
Recitation, Barefoot Boy............. ................................ Georgia Highlands
.
I Martha Robertson
Piano Duet.................. ................................................j Anna Weigle
Recitation, Mr. Nobody........................................................ Milton Horton
Recitation, Suppose........................................................... Alba Highlands
Song, Chestnut Tree..ii.,i......<............................................ Primary Class
Recitation, Daisies.......... .................................................William Conner
Song, Little White Lily......'......................................... j

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Recitation, Shut Eye Train.........................................................Joie Allen
Song, Glad Thanksgiving Day...................................................... ..School
Recitation, November................................J.......................... Stella Weigle
Recitation, The Birth of Our Thanksgiving Day.............. Helen Straub
Song, Our
.............. .......................................... ....School
Recitation, The First Thanksgiving Day..............................Mary Early
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( Helen Straub
Duet and Chorus, Harvest Home................... -j Annie Weigie and School
Recitation, The Boy or the Turkey.... ...................... .............. John Craig
Reading, How the Jack o’ Lanterns Frightened the Indians...Sadie Burns
Song, Jack o’ Lantern........................................................................School
Dialogue, Thanksgiving Harvesting.......................Intermediate Classes
Song, Sunset Peace.......... ......................... ................................ — School
A m on g the visitors was Miss M cBride, former principal o f
the M odel school. Miss M cBride was heartily welcom ed by the
school and responded with a very pleasing talk to the pupils.
Dr. E ckels and Mr. Means were also cordially greeted by the
pupils, and made all happy by their hearty words o f praise.
Th e M odel school is always glad to receive visitors.

C h a r g e d T o H im . — “ My dear,” began Mrs. Spenders,
tentatively, “ would you consider an opal unlucky ?”
“ I would,” replied her husband promptly, “ if I got a bill
for one and had to pay it.”
“ O !” she exclaimed. “ I ’m so glad I ordered a diamond in­
stead.”
“ One day at a time—
’Tis a wholesome rhyme;
A good one to live by,
A day at a time.”

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TCbe Storft Column.
To Dr. and Mrs. Bair, Bowlder, Colo., July 30, a son. Mrs.
Bair was Miss Bess Hill, ’02.
To Mr. and Mrs. J. A . G. Badorf; Harrisburg, Pa., a
daughter, in November. Mrs. Badorf was Miss May McClellan,
’00.
To Mr. and Mrs. Paxton Bigham, Fairfield, Pa., Novem­
ber 12, a daughter. Mrs. Bigham was Miss Mary F. Cun­
ningham, ’00.
To Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy Dunlap, Shippensburg, Pa.,
November 26, a daughter. Mrs. Dunlap was Miss Nellie
Hays, ’93.
To Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Nycum, Pittsburg, Pa., a son. Both
Mr. and Mrs. Nycum are graduates of the Normal, in the class o f
’97. Mrs. Nycum was Miss Ella Miller.
To Prof, and Mrs. A . A . McCrone, West Grove, Pa., a
daughter. Prof. McCrone is a graduate of ’95.

©bituars.
Miss Carolyn B. Eppley,’ 99, died Tuesday, October 27, 1905.
Miss Carolyn B. Eppley, died at the Mt. Alto Sanatorium,
where she had gone for her health, on October 27. Miss Eppley
graduated from Normal in ’99, and after teaching for a time,
entered Dickinson College, Carlisle, where she graduated in June
last. Soon after graduating her health broke down and she
grew gradually worse until her death. Miss Eppley was a very
successful teacher and a creditable student, and both the College
and the Normal have lost a good Alumnus.
The Herald wishes to extend its sympathy to the friends.

H
“ Not every flower can be a queenly rose,
Not all of us can mighty deeds achieve;
But not in vain shall we have lived if we
Have proved a heartsease to the hearts that grieve.”

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Gupi&’s Column.
Walter-SWalters. A t the home of the bride, Shippensburg,
Pa., by Rev. George C. Henry, J. E. Walter, Esq., of Harris­
burg, to Miss Sue Walters, ’91. Mr. and Mrs. Walter will reside
at Pennbrook, Pa.
Underwood— Doutrich. A t the home of the bride, Derry
Church, Pa., October 17,. Mr. O. L. Underwood, ’01, to Miss
Fanny H. Doutrich, ’01. Mr. and Mrs. Underwood reside at
Pen Argyl, Pa., where Mr. Underwood has charge of a clothing
store.
Runkle— Hamilton. A t the bride’s home, Shippensburg,
Tuesday, October 31, Mr. Haryey Edward Runkle, of Harrisburg,
to Miss Mary Cornelia Hamilton, ’03. They will reside in Har­
risburg where Mr. Runkle is in business.
Davis— Varner. A t Shippensburg, Pa., October 23, by Rev.
C. B. Wingerd, Mr. William Davis, ’00, to Miss Mollie Varner.
Mr. Davis is a mail clerk for the P. R. R. Co. and lives in Ship­
pensburg.
Smiley— Kegerreis. A t the home of the bride, Fannettsburg, Pa., Dr. Howard M. Smiley, ’93, of Shade Gap, Pa., to Miss
Mary C. Kegerreis. They reside at Shade Gap.
Lowe— Stone. A t Grafton, Pa., Wednesday, September 27,
Mr. H. C. Lowe, ’97, to Miss Harriet Grace Stone. They reside
in Wilkinsburg, Pa.
Donnelly— McAllister. A t West Newton, Pa., Tuesday,
November 28, Mr. W . C. Donnelly, ’96, to Miss Elizabeth Bell
McAllister. Mr. Donnelly has been for some years Principal of
the MifHintown schools and they will reside at that place.
Gray— Kauffman. In New York City, Mr. T . W . Gray,
’97, to Miss Edna Kauffman, of New Cumberland.
Brubaker— Moore. A t Mt. Joy, September 12, by Bishop
Jacob N. Brubaker, Mr. J. C. Brubaker, ’96, to Miss Florence
A . Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Brubaker will reside at Lititz, where
Mr. Brubaker will engage in farming.
Shettel— Crist. At Mechanicsburg, December 19, by Rev.
F. A . Rupley, Mr. Roy G. Shettel to Miss Ida M. Crist, ’00.

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Myers— Jackson. A t Altoona, Pa., October 16, Mr. Howard
R. Myers (State Certificate ’oo), to Miss Daisy Jackson. Mr.
and Mrs. Myers live in Altoona.
Burkholder— Heiges. December 5, Mr. Loyd Burkholder,
’98, to Miss Heiges, of Dillsburg. Mr. Burkholder is a clerk in
a Philadelphia drug store.
Kendall— Nelson. On Thursday, December 21, ,at Hunts­
ville, Ohio, Mr. James H. Kendall ’00, to Miss Myra Irene Nel­
son. Mr. and Mrs. Kendall will be at home after January 1, at
McConnellsburg, Pa.

¡5. id. <r. a.
The Y . M. C. A . has been doing excellent work thus far in
the school year. A ll the boys in the building are members of
the association, most of the new students having fallen into line
in a way that shows their interest in Christian work. The joint
reception given by the Y . M, C. A. and Y . W. C. A . was enjoyed
by all who were present, and the new students were made to feel
welcome. The annual week of prayer for the Y . M. C. A .
throughout the world was observed by our association and owing
to the deep interest manifested, was continued through the second
week. The meetings were inspiring and uplifting, and resulted
in new spiritual impulses, which we trust will remain with us
throughout life.
Mr. Crothers, field secretary of the R. R. Y . M. C. A ., was
with us one Sunday evening in November and gave a very help­
ful talk.
W e are entering upon the work of the new term with renew­
ed courage and zeal.
H. E. S e v il l e , Sec’y

H e r A n s w e r .— “ Can you tell us, Miss Pechis,” asked the
professor of physics, “ what is meant by an ‘oscillating move­
ment’ !’’
“ Y esS ’ replied the fair normal school girl, dreamily, “ it is
the movement of two pairs of lips into close conjunction.”

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¡3. m c. a*
It is the aim of our association to develop its members mor­
ally along with their mental growth. The benefits and privileges
of the association are inestimable to the girls. The help of each
member is required and we feel that fellowship with other Chris­
tian lives is an essential element in our spiritual growth.
One of the marked features of the work was the Week of
Prayer. The interest which was manifested by the girls proved
that there was a strong undercurrent at work. A t the close of
the week the results proved even greater than we had hoped for,
and it was decided that the meetings should be continued through­
out the following week, at the close of which the Association
list had been reduced to four.
Miss Horton and Miss Blanche Books were sent as delegates
to the State convention at Scranton and their reports were very
interesting and most helpful. Corridor prayer meetings have been
established, which are held every Thursday evening in one of the
girls’ rooms. The Assistant State Secretary, Miss Grace Brinkerhoff, spent a few days with us at the close of the term and gave
us many helpful suggestions, which we hope to carry out.
More interest has been shown in the work than ever before
and all is being done in the name and for the honor of Him,
whose name the Association bears. A b ig a il T a u g h e n b a u g h , Sec’y.

B
C assid y — ’Tis a shame the way people do be talkin’ about
the Irish; the lies they do be tellin’ .
C a se y — Faix, now I belave thot half the lies they tell about
us are true.
j*
N ot E nough P r e s e n t .— “ Hi, there, youse tw o,’’ yelled
the stevedore, “ handle that gunpowder careful!”
“ W hy ?” demanded Cassidy and Casey in chorus.
“ Don’t you know some o’ that same powder exploded a
couple o’ years ago an’ blowed up ten men ?”
“ W ell,” replied Casey, “ shure thot couldn’t happen now.
There’s only two of us here.”

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a. Convention at Scranton, ©ctober 26*29.
A D A V . HORTON.

Miss Blanche Books and the writer having been elected dele­
gates to the Convention, left Normal Thursday morning, October
26, at 10:05, for Scranton. On the train were delegates from
Wilson College, Chambersburg, and as we went down the Cum­
berland Valley delegates from Irving College, Mechanicsburg,
and Dickinson College, Carlisle, were added to the party. By the
time we reached Scranton, about 5:30, we had been joined by
delegates from Clarion Normal, Millersville Normal, and various
other school and city associations. We were met at the train by
a representative of the Scranton Association and taken to the
rooms where we registered and were assigned to our places of
entertainment.
Our train being a little late we did not arrive in time for the
first session of the convention, but we were in plenty of time for
the evening lecture by Wilton Merle Smith, D. D., of New
York City. A song service was given by the Scranton Oratorio
Society. Among the selections were the “ Hallelujah Chorus’;'
from the “ Messiah,” and “ He Watching Over Israel” from
“ E lijah.” The subject of Dr. Smith’s address was “ Power and
Responsibility.” Among other things Dr. Smith said, “ When a
man or woman has power that power lays obligations on him; in
battle when a general occupies a stragetic position his success
depends on whether he makes good use of it; in proportion to
our ability will be our accountability.” In bringing out the
thought that living our Christianity is more powerful than simply
professing it, he used the familiar quotation from Emerson:
“ What you are speaks so loud I cannot hear what you say.”
Power has many temptations. One of the greatest is to spare
ourselves; use our gifts for ourselves instead of for others. We
as Christians are not willing to do the hard things. We gain
power in service. The gospel of personal work is what we want
to learn. Dr. Smith closed his talk with Vandyke’s beautiful
story of “ The Other Wise Man.”
We were entertained quite a distance from the place of meet­
ing and were not always in time for the morning Bible Reading.
However, what we missed of this was made up to us in the fact
that our hostess invited us each morning to take part ■ in the
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Friday morning the roll of delegates was called. The name
of every association represented was called, and as it was called,
a delegate from the association responded by stating what she
thought the “ step in advance’ ’ last year had been. We gave as
our step in advance the Sending of two delegates to Silver Bay.
Committees were then appointed by Miss Batty to visit ten
ten different mills in Scranton. The writer was appointed with
several others to visit the Scranton button factory. Miss Davis,
the extension secretary, was in charge of our party. We reached
the place just as work stopped for the noon hour. In this
factory several hundred women work and most of them eat their
lunch in the work room. While they were eating we passed
from group to group trying to get acquainted. W e took along
with us large cards on which were printed the words of about a
dozen familiar hymns, and at the request of a number of the
girls we all gathered in the front of the room and sang several
hymns. We had also with us cards of admission to the Sunday
afternoon service for women, which we distributed among the
girls. The whistle blew for work and we had to go, Miss Davis
promising to return the following week.
Reports of the various mill delegations were given during
the afternoon. During this session Mrs. Luther Keller, of
Scranton, delighted us very much with a solo, “ I f I Were a
Voice.” Mrs. Keller’s voice is both strong and sweet and the
delegates would have been very glad to hear her again.
Friday evening the Ladies’ Chorus, of Scranton, rendered
some very beautiful selections. Mr. Mahy, the Scranton
general secretary, then spoke of the spiritual power of the associa­
tion. He strongly emphasized personal work. Miss Barnes fol­
lowed with a short talk in which he spoke of'this being a woman’s
age industrially. Those who do not work in shops are very
much indebted to those who do. Nearly every article of apparel
is the product of some woman’s toil. Ought we not do all we
can for the women who thus toil for us.
Sunday afternoon was the time of the great mass meeting for
women. The church was well filled and Miss Barnes took for
her theme the “ Ideal Christian.” A few of her thoughts were:
God expects more of us if we are Christians than if we are
not. The ideal Christian will not leave the little things undone.
The ideal Christian is one who prays much. By prayer we re-

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sist temptation. The ideal Christian is one who trusts Jesus and
acknowledges his authority. The result of trusting Jesus will be
a transformed life. The ideal Christian will keep his eyes on
Jesus who died for him.
On Sunday evening Mrs. Gladding gave an address on world
wide movements for young women. The Young Women’s
Christian Association is world wide. We have branches in nearly
every country and they are reaching and helping many women
into better lives. After the address the delegates formed a circle
around the church and the meeting was changed to a testimony
meeting in which a great many delegates told of the good they
had received from the association convention, which service was
led by Mrs. G. E. Wilber, of Bloomsburg. After singing the
association hymn, “ Blest be the Tie that Binds,” the convention
closed with the benediction.
During our stay in Scranton we were the guests of Miss
Emeline Richmond, of Richmond Hill, who was a very charming
hostess. Miss Richmond, with her father, mother and sister, did
much for our comfort and pleasure during our stay in the home,
and we shall ever remember them with the most kindly feelings.'
We appreciate the kindness of the association in making it
possible for us to attend this convention and we trust we may
have brought back something helpful.

■
B i f f .— “ Y e s,” remarked the race horse, “ all my achieve­
ments have been due simply to putting my best foot forward. ”
•i: “ Y e s,” replied the mule, “ now I find that I accomplish
most by putting my best foot backward.”

jt
A T on gu e N o t R e c k o n e d .— “ A h ! dearest,” he sighed, as
he clasped her to him in the solitude of the parlor, “ I love you
more than tongue can tell.”
“ Not more than my tongue can tell, I ’ll bet you,” cried her^
little brother, as he crowded from under the sofa and skipped
away.

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pbilo.
A t the close of another school term, we are delighted to see
the progress Philo society has made.
The programs of our regular Friday evening meetings have
been of a high order and very entertaining. Each member has
shown a decided interest in the welfare of the society and has re­
sponded promptly to all his duties.
Quite a number of new members have been received during
the term, an indication that Philo is still growing.
The public meeting November'24, was a grand success,
awakening new interest on the part of all and exhibiting a veryhigh standard of musical and literary effort. Following is the
program :
Music—“ Haymakers Song” ...................................................... Franz Obt
P h ir o T

r io

Reading—“ Apples”
U r ic h D. R u m b a u g h
Vocal Solo—“ A Farewell” ........................................................... Brookett
E rror F. S noke

Debate E-Resol ved, That a College is Justified in Giving a Rebate to an
Athletic Student.
Affirmative
E rror F. Snore

R aym ond G. M ow rey.

Negative
M. K i r k p a t r i c k
W . H. M c C u r r o c h .
Judges.—Ada V. Horton, Prof. C. H. Gordinier, Ja,s. O. Gray.
Instrumental Solo—“ Shower of Spray” .,,..,............ ........................ Holst

Harry

K a t h r y n G oshorn

Reading—“ Madonna of the Tubs’ ’.,............ ......Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
B e r n i c e H ig h r a n d s

Ladies’ Q u a r t e t t f e .^ ^ ^ ^ ^ i ,,, ,., .......................... “ Kentucky Babe”
M is s e s B r i n k e r h o b f , C r a i g , G r e s s n e r , G e t t e r

Philo Review...,,.,1;...,.,,................................................ G e r t r u d e F ic k e s
Dialogue.—“ Courtship Under Difficulties”
Mr. Snobbleton?...-.f.......................... ..................S a m u e r L. D o n o r
Mr. Jones............................................ H a r r y M. K i r k p a t r i c k
M iss W in te r..........................................................Z o r a M a y GETTER

E t h e l C. B a r r a t t , Sec’y.

‘ ‘The inner side of every cloud is bright and shining. Then
turn your clouds about and wear them inside out to show the
lining.”

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Tftormal.
The promises for success of the Normal Literary society, at
the beginning of the year, have been in a measure realized. The
number of members still increases and there is no lack of attend­
ance at the meetings and interest in the program. The orches­
tra and Glee Club still continue to delight the audience with an
excellent quality of music well rendered ; also in the debate and
other numbers of the program great interest is manifested by the
way in which the majority take their parts. A new feature of the
society is the public meeting held once each term. This meeting
has proved an incentive for the putting forth of the best efforts
in the Society work. The following program was rendered Oct.
27 :
M u s ic ....................j..........................'...............................................................O r c h e s t r a .
Reading'.,i.,ii ,........i ....,.,.
....... .................. .....Claudius and Cynthia

PEARL S p EECE

Vocal Solo—“ Sunshine and Rain’gKjjÉ^.

....................... Blumenthal

L o u is e W a t s o n

Debate M-Resolved, That the Terms'of the Peace of Portsmouth are
More Advantageous to Japan than Russia.
Affirmative
E lm er

E. G e is s

M e l v in

E.

B a is h

Negative
P aul F . M yers

J . F r a n k D a n ie l s

Music-—“ The Morning Satnble’ jH ^^f............................................Veazie
G l e e C lub

Oration............................ I...............................................Clay and Webster
J a m e s Cook

Piano Solo—Second Mazurka, Op. 54—Godard.
D. R alph Sta r r y

Gazette....................................... .............................................. A l T a B e r r y
The Tar’s Farewell............................. ...................... N o r m a l Q u a r t e t t e
Duo Logue..........................................................................The Interviewer
Mark Twain............ ..................................................... B r u c e B e r r y
Interviewer...................................................................... L e v i W i r e
Music...
....'................... ....... ................................................. O r c h e s t r a

There are all reasons for hoping that the Normal society
will continue in its excellent work.
M a r y T r o g l e r , Sec’y.

Sunshine,1 like mercy, is twice blessed: It blesseth him
that gives and him that takes. ’Tis mightiest in the mightiest.

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IRormal School (Buests.
Mr. J. B. Kilraine, a teacher of the Williamstown schools,
visited his daughter, Miss Sadie Kilraine, over Hallowe’en. He
was accompanied by Mr. Arron B. Cook, a graduate of the Normal
of ’93.
A t the close of the week at the Franklin County Institute, a
number of the teachers of'that county visited the Normal.
Among them were Miss Mary Foltz, whose sister is a student in
the middle year, Miss Elizabeth Blair, Chambersburg, Misses
Bessie Hollinger, Susie Shorb, Ethel Hoover, and Supt. C. E.
Reber and Alexander Watson, of Waynesboro, who came more
especially to visit the Model School. Prof. Newman, a
teacher of Waynesboro, also accompanied the teachers.
Rev. Mr. Downie, of Bath, Pa., and Mr. Jacob Weaver, of
Gettysburg, spent a few hours at the Normal on their way from
the Presbyterian Synod at Mercersburg, as the guests of Miss
Abbie Taughenbaugh.
Miss Jane Deeter, of Mechanicsburg, and Miss Jessie Mercer,
of the same place, were guests of Miss Cook.
Mr. David H. Johns, of Ben Venue, a soldier of the Civil
War, stopped off to see his daughter, Miss Violet Johns, on his
way home from a reunion at Gettysburg.
Among our Normal visitors, a few weeks ago, we note the
familiar faces of Messrs. Roy Starry, George Kapp, E. T . Bitner,
Don Morton, W . S. Watson, George Line and George Whetstone,
who spent a short time with us looking up old acquaintances.
E x Supt. R. M. McNeal made us a pleasant call a few
weeks ago, as he was returning to his home in Harrisburg, from
a directors convention in Franklin county, where he was one of
the speakers.
We were glad to welcome Supt. C. E. Barton and, wife, and
two sons, for a few days recently.
Mrs. McAfee and Miss St. Clair, of Mercersburg, spent the
last Sabbath of the term as guests of Miss Curley.
Miss St. Clair sang for us in Sunday School Sunday morning,
and at the joint meeting in the evening. Mrs. McAfee was ac­
companied by her son, Mr. S. S. McAfee.
Misses Mary Crawford and Edna Arbogast, students at
Wilson College,- visited Misses McClellan and McNaughton
during the fall.

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Miss Anna Stephens, a teacher of Newport, spent Sunday
with her sister, Miss Grace, who is a Junior.
Mr. John A . Irwin, of McConnellsburg, stopped on his way
home from Philadelphia to see his daughter, Miss Bess Irwin.
Miss Beatrice Myers, of Hancock, Md., was the guest of her
sister, Miss Besse Myers, over Thanksgiving.
Several Fulton county school teachers visited us during the
term: Miss Bess Reese, Miss Emma Ryle, Mr. Daniel Cunning­
ham and Mr. Robert Earley.
Mr. Frank Daniel’s father, Mr. H. S. Daniels, spent a few
days with his son during the term.
Messrs. Garry Myers, T . C. Griffith, Donald Henry and
Floid Mowrey, were among our recent visitors.
Mr. Errol Snoke’s brother, little Master Huber Snoke,
visited him during the Franklin County Institute.
Mr. E. I. Cook, an Ursinus student, called to see his brother,
James, at the Normal, on his way to college.
Mr. Clareuce Senft, Spring Forge, visited his sister, Miss
Edna, over Hallowe’en.
Mrs. Mellissa Johnson, of Steelton, spent a short time with
her daughter, Miss Grace.
Misses Esther Smith and Mabel Dick were here for the last
sociable of the term.
Misses Muriel Foreman and Verna Miller, who both teach in
Cumberland county, and were Juniors with us last year, spent a
day at the Normal, at the close of the Cumberland county
institute.
Miss Claire Demaree, of Newport, was the guest of Miss
Fickes last term.
Mrs. H. M. Glessner, West Fairview, spent a day with her
daughter, Miss Margaret.
Messrs. Archibald Burge and Victor Burke called on Mr.
Kirkpatrick.
Two of Mr. Seville’s brothers, C. E. and C. W ., spent a little
time with him recently.
Misses Marne Wineman and Florence Wendt, of Newburg,
stopped at the Normal on their way home from Carlisle institute.
Miss M. J. Koser, of Biglerville, visited Miss Bertha Heiges
over Thanksgiving.

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Little Miss Anna Eckels, sister of Miss Mabel, spent several
days here last term. She was quite a pet among the girls in the
dormitory.
Miss Eva Smith, one of York county’s teachers, visited her
cousin, Miss Maude, one of our Seniors.
Misses Mary McCullough and Bess Cunningham spent
Sunday at the Normal, the guests of Misses Helen and Janet
Cunningham.
Mr. R. E- Kraber, of Bowlder, Pa., visited his sister, Miss
Laura, recently.
Mr. R. M. Bentz, of Mt. Holly Springs, spent a little time
with his sister, Miss Lillian, a short time ago.
Misses Maude Mickley and Elizabeth Diehl, of Cashtown,
visited Miss Anna Hartman a few weeks ago.
Mr. and Mrs. C. L- Martin made their daughter, Miss
Kathryn, a short visit during the Fall term. They were ac­
companied by Miss Nelle Welsh, of Upton.
Among the old students who visited us during the Fall we
note Miss Carrie Gochnauer, of Camp Hill, Miss Grace Jones, of
Metal, Miss Helen Eyster, of Walnut Bottom, and Miss Carrie
Gillan, of Ft. Loudon. We are always glad to see our students
come back.
Messrs. Ralph Smith, Reedsville, and Luther Diehl, Greencastle, two of last year’s students, were guests of the Normal last
term.
Miss Alice Schreffler, of Elizabethville, was entertained by
Misses Shutt and Hofifner recently.
Misses Cora and Maude Baker spent a little time with their
sister, Miss Myrtle, who is a Junior.
Mr. J. M. Ausherman and Mr. Chas. Varner were guests of
the Normal some time ago.
Prof. G. Charles Clever, one of last Spring’s teachers, was
the guest of Prof, and Mrs. Rife. Prof. Clever is principal of the
township high school, at Quincy, Pa.
Miss Lillie Barr, of Greencastle, was the guest of her sister,
Miss Mary Barr, recently.
Miss Pearl Strohm, an old graduate, drops in occasionally to
see us.
Miss Blanche Troxell, of Gettysburg, spent Sunday with her
sister, Helen, some time ago.

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Miss Helen McCune, of Oakville, sister of Mr. Alexander
McCune, was at the Normal recently.
Mr. Scott Sloan, of McConnellsburg, visited the McConnellsburg girls last term.
Miss Mabel Stocked, of Hagerstown, Md., spent a day at
the Normal last term.
Misses Jestine Shreffler and Ellena Koser, of Newville, were
with us recently.
Mr. Edward Miller, of Abbottstown, visited Normal friends
during the Fall term.
Among out of town visitors, we note Misses Anna and Pansy
Jones, of Greencastle, sisters of Miss Grace Jones, Miss Dora
Bricker and Miss Mabel Witherow, Metal.
Misses Alice Speck and Rhoda Kuhn, of Upton, visited Miss
Kerren Kuhn a short time ago.
Miss Mary Lehman, Chambersburg, and Miss Ellen Patton,
sister of Miss Ruth Patton, were among our visitors last term.
Mr. Elmer Fries, of Mercersburg, was a guest of Normal
friends not long ago.
Mr. D. W. Hoofnagle, Penbrook;? D. F. Starry, York
Springs, Jas. Alexander, Dry Run, Roy Kegerreis, Fannettsburg,
and Edward Bartley, Mifflintown, were entertained in the boys’
dormitory lately.

Ube (Srowtb of Sb^locft’s purpose.
E. F lor en ce Ba r b o u r , ’ o6 .

Shylock is first brought to our notice when he appears in the
scene with Bassanio. Bassanio has asked for a loan of money on
Antonio’s bond. The character of the Jew as revealed in the first
part of the scene is that of a shrewd business man. His main
purpose seems to be to discover the exact state of Antonio’s
wealth.
Farther on in the scene, however, he expresses in a soliloquy,
the true state of his feelings toward Antonio. He knows Antonio
and hates him because of his religion, and also on account of the
personal injury which he claims Antonio has inflicted upon him.
He hates him because he is a Christian, and because he has openly
condemned Shylock’s mode of doing business and has thus hindered
Shylock in his business transactions with other merchants.

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As the scene progresses, we find the two, men, Antonio and
Shylock, debating about the question of interest, which has been
the cause of contention between them. Each one presents a rea­
son which he considers to be sufficient for upholding his side of
the case.
Finally, Shylock consents to lend'the money. He makes a
condition, however, and that is that Antonio will sign a bond,
that in case the money is not paid to Shylock in three months, he,
Antonio, must forfeit a pound of flesh from his body, in whatever
part it may please Shylock. There is no evidence here that Shy­
lock means to require the fulfillment of the bond. Indeed, we
are rather inclined to believe, that, as yet, he had no such
intention. He even declares that it is to be done in sport, and
that the flesh would be of no use to him even if he did require it.
His main purpose seems to be to get Antonio in his power
and cause him to break his ancient custom. Reading farther we
discover that, by the act of Lancelot in leaving the Jew to be a
servant of Bassanio, Shylock is pleased. He shows his hatred to­
ward Bassanio by saying that he willingly gives him up to one
whose substance he may help to waste. As Antonio is one of
Bassanio’s dearest friends some of the hatred which Shylock
shows toward Bassanio may be directed toward Antonio.
As Shylock is invited to the home of Bassanio to partake of
a feast, he goes, not as a friend, but as one who hates, and goes,
as he expresses it, for the purpose: “ Of feeding upon the prodi­
gal Christian.”
Leaving Jessica, his daughter, in charge of his house and
money, he sets out for the feast, requesting her to lock the house
carefully, and to stay out of sight and sound of the “ Christian
fools,” as he calls them. She, however, betrays his trust, and
elopes with Lorenzo, a Christian, and Antonio’s friend. When
Shylock discovers that she has gone, and has taken his money and
his jewels, he is furious, and proceeds at once to search for her.
In seeking his daughter, he comes in contact with Salanio and
Salarino, friends of Antonio. In the course of his conversation
with them, they inform him that it is reported that Antonio’s
vessels have been lost. He calls Antonio a bankrupt, a prod­
igal, a beggar, and here it is that he first expresses his intention
of requiring the fulfillment of Antonio’s bond. These men ask
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good for nothing else, it will feed his revenge. In the speech
which follows, he declares that what Antonio has done toward
him was done because he was a Jew. Now that Antonio is in
his power he will revenge himself upon him by demanding that the
bond shall be fulfilled.
In his conversation with Tubal, a wealthy Jew, he expresses
most vehemently his hatred for all the Christians, and particu­
larly for Antonio. He is alternately despairing and rejoicing as
Tubal gives him, first, no news of his daughter or his ducats, and
then adds the news of the ill-luck which has happened to Antonio
in the loss of his ships.
His final step is to bid Tubal procure an officer to bring A n ­
tonio to justice, while he proceeds to the synagogue, there to
take an oath to have the bond of Antonio. He knows that in the
payment of the bond Antonio will lose his life, and that the way
will be open for him to carry on business without opposition.
The climax of his hatred towards Antonio is reached and he will
be satisfied with nothing less than the life of Antonio.

IRain.
M u r ie l E. M o o r h e a d , ’ 0 7 .
“ How beautiful is the rain !
After the dust and heat,
In the broad and fiery street,
In the narrow lane,
How beautiful is the rain 1”

And yet how few o f us see beauty in mere, common rain,
which falls so often and which is so often unwelcomed. How
many realize the true value and blessing it is to us.
Have you observed the rain in early spring, when the sky is
a soft grey, when the rain falls with a gentle patter, and the
tender green plants seem to shoot up to meet the falling drops ?
Have you watched the approaching shower in summer, when
thick, dark clouds gather in the distance, and the thunder rolls,
while vivid flashes light up the darkened sky ? Then comes the
rain, first in large, heavy drops, and then with a steady down­
pour upon the hot and parching earth. And then, when the

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storm has spent itself and the skies begin to clear, in the east you
see God’s promise, the rainbow, shining through the crystal
drops. Or have you seen the heavy winter rains, when the sky
is a mass of angry, scurrying clouds, and the wind, howling
through the bare branches of the trees, dashes the cold, icy rain
against the window ? I f you have seen these, then indeed you
have seen beauty in the rain, a beauty of color and effect inimitable
by man.
And aside from its wonderful beauty, it possesses other
powers and values inestimable. It erodes and builds up, it eats
its way into the earth, and reappears laden with building ma­
terials. It nourishes and gives life, or it devastates and destroys..
Through its power, battles have been lost, empires gained, cities
have been destroyed, land preserved. It forms springs, rivers
and lakes, and nourishes all forms of vegetable and animal life.
Industries of all kinds are dependent upon its supply, and
fortunes are won or lost.
When we stop to consider that our very lives and beings de­
pend upon the supply of rain, that without it all would be waste
and desolate, how thankful we should be when the showers de­
scend from above to refresh the earth, and how grateful to the
Father above who, knowing our need, sends them to us.

B asket B all.
Normal finished the fall term schedule by defeating the Mt.
Alto School of Forestry. The woodsmen put up a strong game
in the first half, but lost by the score of 30 to 9.
Shippbnsburg
Position
Mr. A i ,to
Craig............................................ Forward..........................................Birtch
Berry........................ .................... Forward......................................... Dogue
Sheeley......................................... Center........ ........ ...Maliord (Morton)
Early................. ............. ............. Guard..............................................Evans
Starry...........................................Guard....................................... ...'. McNeal
Goals from field—Craig S ; Berry 3 ; Sheeley 2 ; Early 4; Birtch L;
Mulford 2; Evans 1.
Goals from fouls—Shippensburg 2; Mt. Alto 1.
Fouls called—On Shippensburg 5; on Mt. Alto 4.

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Normal opened its basketball season with Dickinson Law
School as the visiting team. The score was 20 to 14 in favor of
the visitors.
S h ip p e n s b u r g

P o s itio n

D i c k in s o n

Berry.............................................. Forward................................... Simpson
Craig....... ....................................... Forward...................................... Davies
Kirkpatrick................................. ...Center............................................Lark
Sheeley...........................................Guard..................................
Lewis
Early (Kendig).............................. Guard.... ......
McDonald
Goals from field—Simpson 4; Lark 2; McDonald 1; Davies 1;
Berry 2; Craig 2 ; Sheeley 2.
Goals from fouls—Dickinson 4 ; Shippensburg 2.
Fouls called—On Dickinson 6 ; on Shippensburg 8.

J*
In the second game of the season Normal won from the Clip­
per team of Harrisburg by the score of 23 to 4.
S h ip p e n s b u r g

P o s itio n

C l ip p e r

Berry................................................ Forward..............1.............Teetswarth
Craig............................................... Forward................................ Bingham
Sheeley............................ ............... Center.......... ............................. Sellers
Starry (Kendig).'........ .....................Guard................................... Bonisteele
Early................................................Guard........................................Forney
Goals from field—Berry 6 ; Sheeley 2; Craig 1; Teetsworth 2.
Goals from fouls—Shippensburg S.
Fouls called—-On Shippensburg 4; on Clipper 8.

M eeting of tbe ftlormal School principals.
The principals of the Normal schools of Pennsylvania met in
annual session at Harrisburg, November 10. A ll were present
and a very exhaustive discussion took place with reference to
matters pertaining to the interests of the State Normals.
The following changes in the course of study were made,
subject to the approval of the State Superintendent, Dr. Schaeffer:
1. In General History the words “ especially the history
of Greece, Rome and England’ ’ added, indicates the time given
to General History is too short to cover the entire subject satis­
factorily, and only an outline of the entire subject is expected.
The chief emphasis is to be placed on the history of Greece, Rome
and England.
2. Advanced Chemistry and Astronomy as a substitute has
been discontinued.

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3. Trigonometry and Surveying in the Senior year have been
made optional.
4. Arithmetic and Grammar only are to be retained as
Senior review studies; Geography and History will be completed
in the Junior year.
5. Geology has been transferred to the Senior year.
6. Botany has been transferred to the Middle year.
7. English History, Ethics and either Logic or Astronomy
are the substitutes for Latin in the Senior year. This gives op­
portunity to eliminate Logic.
8. German or French may be substituted for Latin in the
Junior year.
In considering the above it must not be forgotten that those
who make substitutions in the course, cut off their chances for
work in the township high schools, as the township high school
law is made to conform to the regular course without substitution.
The wisest thing for all normal school students is to take the
straight course without substitutions.
The committee appointed to consider the advisability of in­
creasing the tuition in all schools made its report, and it was
found, after looking over the annual report of all schools, ‘ ‘that the
Normal schools have, during the past five years, paid out for board,
laundry, tuition for its students, interest, insurance and neces­
sary repairs upon its buildings and furniture, $300,000 more than
it has received from these students, or in aid from the state for
them. This makes no allowance for shrinkage in value or de­
terioration in the plants of the schools, which any business cor­
poration would take into account, and would probably estimate
at least five per cent of the estimated value of the property. ’ ’
As a result of this it was decided that on and after Septem­
ber 1, 1906, the charges for board, tuition, etc., should be increas­
ed fifty cents per week in order that the schools may not lose
money in educating the students.

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TMortb iReabing.
21 tlbanftful Song.
I’ m thankful for the summer with its blossoms an’ its bees,
I’m thankful for the winter with it’s bluster an’ its freeze;
I’m such a thankful feller that I couldn’t, if I try,
Say whether I’m more thankful for December or July.
Of course there’s disappointments, an’ there’ s trouble more or less.
But I’m so brimmin’ over with the sweets o ’ happiness
I don’t have time to worry o’er the bitter things, you see,
For the I*ord jes’ keeps me busy bein’ thankful’ s I can be.
Some wait till after harvest an’ the crops are gathered all,
Then have a day of thankin’ in the latter part o’ fall;’ *
Their songs while crops are growin’ have a limpin’ in their rhyme.
The Lord must wait their pleasure for a truly thankful time.
But I jes’ bubble over with contentment an’ delight,
For blessin’s showered on me ev’ry mornin’ , noon an’ night;
No matter if I’m plantin’ corn or busy cuttin’ hay’
Each sunrise marks the dawnin’ or a new Thanksgivin’ Day.
I ’m thankful for the orchards an’ the medder plots o’ grass,
I’ m thankful for the weeds that nod a welcome as I pass;
I’m thankful for the nation an’ its independent way,
An’ I’m jes’ more’n thankful I’ m a-livin’ here to-day.
I’ve got enough to keep me, an’ a little bit to s p a r e S
Fife’s evening frost has caught me an’ it’s sort o’ nipped my hair;
I’m thankful, though, for that—for all—for everything—a’n—yes,
I ’m thankful I can sing a song jus’ filled with thankfulness !
—Roy Farrell Green in Leslie’s Weekly.

/Iftafte jfttenCs witb jHappiness.
Why should we not make friends with happiness ?
Life hath its grieving moments, it is true,
And daily caresM-but, oh, its rapture to o !
Why should we gather thorns when flowers press
About our feet, and sweet wild things confess
Their inner radiance, as if they knew
There shone for us behind the steadfast blue
A love that asks no guerdon but to bless ?
Foundation for our spiritual home we lay
In all we do and are, and if we choose
To linger in the shadows day by day
The power of inward vision we must lose;
Nor shall Love come to dwell with us, unless,
We’re minded to make friends with happiness.
—Helen A. Saxton in “ Pearsons.”

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She irs afat from tbe Xano.
B Y TH O M AS M OORE.

This poem is one of the most popular of Tom Moore’s Irish melodies.
She is far from the land where her young hero sleeps,
And lovers around her are sighing;
But coldly she turns from their gaze and weeps,
For her heart in his grave is ly in g !
She sings the wild songs of her native plains,
Every note which he loved awaking----- .
Ah! little they think, who delight in her strains,,
How the heart of the minstrel is breaking!
He had lived for his love, for his country he died,They were all that to life had entwined him,—
Nor soon shall the tears of his country be dried,
Nor long will his love stay behind him.
Oh! make her a grave where the sunbeams rest,
When they promise a glorious morrow;
They’ll shine o’er her sleep like a smile from the west,
Prom her own loved island of Sorrow!

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B Y FLO R E N C E E A R E E COATES.

I wal born as free as the silvery light
That laughs in a southern fountain;
Free as the sea-fed bird that nests
On a Scandinavian mountain;
Free as the wind that mocks at the sway
And pinioning clasp of another—
Yet in the slave they scourged to-day
I saw and knew—my brother!
Vested in purple I sat apart,
But the cord that smote him bruised me;
I closed my ears but the sob that broke
From his savage breast accused m e;
No phase of reasoning judgment just
The plaint of my soul could smother,
A Creature vile, abased to the dust,
I knew him still—my brother!
And the Autumn day that had smiled so fair
Seemed suddenly overclouded.
A gloom more dreadful than Nature owns,
My human mind enshrouded.
I thought of the Power benign that made
And bound men one to the other,
And I felt in my brother’s fear afraid
And ashamed in the shame of my brother!

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tTbe lpatbos of Content.
To eastward of his little world>.' V
Melting afar against the blue,
Faint mists along their summits curled,
The dreamy Catskills rose to view.
A lifetime had they lured in vain
His steps to climb their broad ascent;
His eyes were on his waving grain,
He rested with his herds content.
An heir of poor Van Winkle’s sleep,
He never knew Van Winkle’s pride
To venture up the rugged steep
For glimpses of the other side.
Beyond that lofty barricade
The queenly Hudson flowed apace,
Yet never had his eyes essayed
To gaze upon her lovely face.
, In vain for him the mountain’s call .
In vain for him the river’s flow;
His bursting granary was all
He knew or ever cared to know.
No thrill of Nature’ s awe he felt,
No ties with world’s to his allied;
A stranger to his kin he dwelt-^W
A stranger to his land he died.
What larger life beyond his ken,
What joys his solitude forwent!
The hopes and fears of mightier men
Ne’er broke the calm of his content.
The mind that might have molded thought,
Or soared to fellowship with kings,' ,
Sank back into itself, untaught,
For lack of will to spread its wings.
B - R . T. Weyburn, in “ Four Track News.”

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Exchanges.
With this number of the Herald we are able to carry into
effect a long-cherished plan, that of starting an exchange depart­
ment. As a starter we shall confine ourselves to the papers pub­
lished by our sister normals in Pennsylvania, and at a later date
take up our college exchanges. From the other normals in the state
we receive at present the following : N o r m a l R e v ie w , Edinboro;

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N orm a l Q u a r t e r l y , Mansfield; N orm a l E ch oe s , East Strouds­
burg; N o r m a l H e r a l d , Indiana; N orm a l V id e t t e , Kutztown; B. S. N . S. Q u a r t e r l y , Bloomsburg; N o r m a l R e v ie w ,
California; N o r m a l J o u r n a l , Millersville; T h e A m u l e t ,
West Chester. We are are not able to find among our exchange
files any papers representing Slippery Rock, Clarion or Lock
Haven, but hope to add them this year. The above exchanges
come to us clothed in blue, pink, white, brown, green, gray, and
one color, which, not being a woman, we are unable to classify, but
it suits our artistic sense just the same. The typographical
work is in every case excellent, and the subject matter of high
grade. We appreciate the appreciation of our September Edito­
rials on the part of the B. S. N . S. Q u a r t e r l y , and the California
R e v ie w . We would very modestly state that we think the
editors of these papers showed very excellent judgment in the e x ­
cerpts made, and for which we are given due credit.
We notice a very perceptible lateral expansion of the cranium
and should be obliged to purchase a larger hat, were it not for the
sad fact that the rapidly approaching affliction of the great Julius
Caesar renders such expenditure entirely unnecessary.
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We like the way in which the N orm a l E ch oe s , E . Strouds­
burg, makes public the plan book of one of the Seniors. To
many people the Model School is a sealed book. W e purpose to
furnish our readers in April, an article on “ The Method of the
Model School” .

I f all advance lessons were really taught by the teacher :
1. Study hours would be much more profitably used.
2. The knowledge gained would be more clear, exact, and
useful.
3. The students would acquire habits of closer attention in
class and of doing better written work in daily reproducing lessons
taught.
4. The teacher would select his lesson matter more care­
fully, and would teach more skillfully and impressively.— Dr. Noss
in California N o r m a l R e v ie w .
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It is esteemed an honor to shake the hand of one of the
world’s great men. To be admitted to his sanctum is a treat un-

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dreamed of. Yet, just this honor is freely offered to us in the
world of literature. Would not life be better and richer if we
spent a short time each day in such society ? That reading is a
means to culture is freely admitted. That it should be used to
supplement text-book knowledge is as firmly believed. But the
time ! Where is it to be found? One cannot do the impossible,
so why not acquire a “ speaking acquaintance” with a number of
the best authors look over their books, read some selections to
learn the style or the scope of the works— and, at a later day, be­
come better acquainted with them? It is possible to feel ac­
quainted with a person to whom we merely bow in passing.
Famililarity with authors broadens one’s intellectual horizon.

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There is no exercise of jthe mental faculties that will so well
prepare a young person for future usefulness as that afforded by the
old fashioned debating society. For bringing out all there is in
one, no other exercise of the mind is so valuable.— M a n s f ie l d
N o rm a l Q u a r t e r l y .

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One excellent feature of the Bloomsburg Q u a r t e r l y , out of
a good many, is the long and interesting Alumni column. To
most readers of a school paper the alumni personals are no doubt
of greatest interest and first read.

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A prominent feature of the Millersville N o rm a l J o u r n a l is

the department entitled, “ Normal Note Book” , A few editorials
in this excellent paper would make us feel better acquainted with
the editor-in-chief.

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The A m u l e t , West Chester, is one of our best exchanges;
most excellent taste and judgment being shown in the selection
and presentation of the reading matter. Its strong literary features
appeal favorably to us, and are well balanced by the other depart­
ments . ‘ ‘ Mosaics of Thought ” indicate sound and discriminating
taste.

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The Edinboro N orm a l R e v ie w comes out with a brand
new editor-in-chief, who makes her initial bow modestly and
gracefully. The appearance and contents of the November
number shows that the “ powers that be” made no mistake in
their selection.

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We got busy with the shears when we came to the following:
A good life keeps off wrinkles.
A good tale, ill told, is a bad one.
A blithe heart makes a blooming visage.
A burden which one chooses is not felt.
A man had better be poisoned in his blood than in his
principles.
A virtuous mind in a fair body is like a fine picture in a good
light.

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XTbe Case of Susie Btmm.
Betty is seven years old, says a writer in the Woman's Home
Companion, dearly loves her school and teacher, and, when at
home, talks extensively of the matters of her class room.
“ Lots of boys and girls hate ‘quotations’ , but I like it
awf’ly ,” she volunteered once.
“ And what do you mean by ‘quotations’ ? ” asked an in­
quisitive elder.
“ Why, don’t you know? It’s something the teacher writes
on the blackboard, and you learn it, and it helps you all the week;
and then the teacher asks you for it, and on Friday you go to
the platform and say it.”
“ Oh! Well, make believe this is Friday, and do it for us
now.”
Quite charmed, Betty rose, mounted an imaginary platform,
gripped her little dress, gave a serious courtesy, and Said, with
loud and elocutionary distinctness, “ Susie Adam forgets Susie
Adam .”
“ What if she does? ' Let her. Give us the quotation.”
“ T hat’s the quotation,”
“ What! Say it again.”
“ Su-sie Adam forgets Su-sie Adam,” repeated Betty, worked
up and threatening to become warlike.
Neither questioning nor expostulation availed against this
statement concerning Susie, and not until the teacher herself, was
interviewed did the mystery resolve itself into “ Enthusiasm begets
enthusiasm.”

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The following names have been added to our subscription
list since the last issue:
Mrs. Grace Grove
Miss Carrie Kitzmiller
Miss Pearl Strohm
Miss Edith Morrison
Miss Mae Miller
Mr. W. S. Watson
Miss Grace E. Jones
Miss Mary Eoltz
Miss Elizabeth Blair
Miss Ida Newcomer
Mr. Charles Plum
Mr. G. Herman Smith
Mr. E. E. Peiffer
Mr. S. B. Thomas
Mr. E. T. Bitner
Mr. Garry C. Myers
Miss Ethel Myers
Miss Mabel Needy
Mr. J. W. Brenize
Miss Mabel Ruthrauff
Prof. G. Charles Clever
Mr. J. H. Martin
Mr. James B. Eldon
Mr. T. H. Faust
Mr. John C. Reeder
Mr. W. S. Hafer
Miss Nettie Dunahugh
Miss Minnie E. Mock
Mr. T. C. Senseman
Miss M. Bittinger
Mr. C. L. Cochlin
Mr. Earl Reese
Mr. Harper Meredith
Mrs. Henry Lininger
Miss Carrie Gillan
Miss Dessie Hollinger
Miss Susan Shorb

Miss Blanche Clever
Miss Lulu B. Killian
Miss Nellie Foreman
Miss Eva Myers
Mr. Thomas Hemphill
Mr. James Dunlap
Mr. Mark Ruth
Mr. Samuel Coover
Miss Isabella Means
Miss Jane McCollough
Mr. J. I. Martin
Miss Mary Kramer
Mr. George Morrison
Mr. R. E. Sleichter
Mr. J. E. Fenton
Mr. Ralph Jacoby
Miss Clara M. Johnson
Mr. R. E. Koons
Miss Bess Berry
Miss Nell Greason
Miss Joice Gochnauer
Miss Tillie S. Elliott
Miss Carrie Gochnauer
Miss Nettie B. Walters
Miss Maud B. Ernst
Mr. Donald Henry
Mr. T. C. Griffith
Mr. D. Floyd Mowrey
Miss Margaret Stuart
Mr. Harry Evans
Mr. Ben M, Beattie
Miss Rhoda Morrette
Miss Florence Martin
Mr. W. S. Fickes
Mr. H. L- Burkholder
Miss Miriam Burkhart
Miss Alyce S. Gray

Miss Gertrude Fanus
Mr. G. H. Whetstone
Mr. G. A. Berkheimer
Mr. B. K. Miller
Mr. George Markle
Mr. Robert Peffer
Miss Ardella Boyd
Mr. Geo. Line
Mr. Willis A. Weaver
Miss Sara A. Eckels
Mr. Geo. Hershman
Miss Jane G. Hafer
Miss Nancy Wise
Mr. J. L. Weitzel
Miss Emma B. Hurst
Mr. W. C. Bowman
Mr. M. E. Felty
Mr. R. E- McPherson
Mr. I. L- Sheaffer
Mr. A. L. Brubaker
Miss Marne Harlan
Miss Mazie Fulton
Mr. Ira Yohe
Miss Gertrude Glessner
Miss Jeannette Sparrow
Mrs. G. Wilson Swartz
Miss Florence Smith
Miss Elizabeth Ruth
Miss Esther Smith
Miss Edith Owen
Miss Mary Howe
Miss Clara Browne
Miss Minnie C. Ruhl
Mr. Thomas Hoffman
Miss Goldie Wilson
Mr. J. E. Barrick
Miss Mattie Musser

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Miss Ethel Hoover
Miss Anna S. Barron
Miss Blanche Unger
Mr. J. M. Ausherman
Miss Minnie Miller
Miss Eleanor McKim
Miss Anna E. Cook
Mr. Alexander Watson
Miss N. Grace Miller
Miss Bertha E. Poe
Miss A. Oberholser
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Mr. M. R. Whitcomb Miss Anna E. Cornman
Miss Stella E. Gardner Miss Mary Bower
Miss Velva Myers
Miss Muriel Foreman
Miss Fannie Eyster
Mr. Roy Hosfeld
Miss Genifrede Walters Miss Katie Coover
Miss Nellie Spera
Mr. John Hoover
Miss Jean Gleim
Miss Bess Cunningham
Miss Edith Kapp
Mr. Frank Starry
Miss Bessie Greenwood Miss Elda Stambaugh
Miss Nancy Martin
Mr. Raymond Bressler
Mr. John Hetrick
Miss Zula Swartz
Mr. A. A. Arnold
Miss Ellen Blessley

College Monors.
“ Dear father,” writes a college son,
“ I’ m working day and night;
Have taken the first place in Greek
And passed exams all right.
Allowance seems a little small,
Was pretty short last week.” '
The sire’s reply is brief and terse:
, “ You don’t need cash for Greek.’:’
Again he writes: “ Dear father, I
Am chosen in debate
’Twixt Yale and Harvard, you can bet
I feel ’tis something great.
I’m hard up, would be much obliged
If something down you’d chalk.”
Father's reply again is brief:
“ You don’t need cash to talk.”
The latest letter reads: “ Dear dad,
I’m on the football team.
Am quarterback, must hustle though,
And don’ t have time to dream.
I need spot cash. ” The dad replies:
“ Inclosed check bears my name;
Just fill it in; your ma and I
Will come up to the game.”
— Brooklyn Life.

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