The

Rod

OF THE EmiVBORCJ STATE NORMAL SCHOOL
Volume II

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TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 1913

No. 13

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SPECIAL, EACULTY NUMBER
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To our efficient instructor in
Phvsics and Agriculture, who has
the unique distinction of being
born on April 1, and who sags
that to-dag is the happiest birthdag he has had in thirtg-five
gears, this special facultg. number
of The Birch Rod is respectfullg
dedicated.

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Nr. Wallace J. Snyder.
Words of praise or comment will not give
an accurate description of the enthusiasm and
interest that Mr. Snyder has aroused in the

Principal Frank E. Baker.
Mr. Baker is doing evergthing in his power for the uplifting of Edinboro
Normal School and communitg. As the lovelg crocuses in his gard add to the
beautg, harmong and cheerfulness of the lawn, so Mr. Baker, as an able admin­
istrator and thorough instructor adds to the harmong, prosperitg and upbuilding
of Edinboro.
Mr. Baker is verg approachable, and soon wins the confidence of even the
most bashful and backward student As a principal and as a man he is loved,
admired and honored bg the entire student bodg, town people and communitg.
If the students feel discouraged, blue, or are angrg over something that
didn't go right, theg carrg their troubles to the principal. And no sooner do theg
come in touch with his charming personalitg than theg are magnetized with his
sweet temper, and invariablg theg take courage and go on their wag peaceablg,
doing the best theg can.
Mr. Baker is interested in all student activities. He thoroughlg believes in
athletics and would like to see the new athletic field finished next gear. Friends,
students, and alumni, we can do it if we will.

subjects under his supervision.

We

have

reasons to believe that this has always been
true, for when the alumni come to the Normal
they are sure to visit the dass in physics first.
Mr. Snyder has been living with the boys
in Reeder Hall. No one, not even his most
intimate friends,

surmised that his

were along matrimonial lines.

thoughts

But as to that

we are not prepared to say definitely.
When Mr. Snyder returned to Edinboro
yesterday he was accompanied by a young
lady whom he introduced as Mrs. Snyder.
And the boys who were carrying the trunks
asked, blankly, "Who is Mrs. Wallace J.
Snyder, Edinboro, Pa. ? "
Mr. Snyder, although always of a pleasant
disposition,

seems

unusually

happy to-day.

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THE BIRCH ROD
He declares delight­

and most honored members of the faculty.

Edinboro as a school and as a community.

edly and enthusiastically that she is his own

He is known as "Thrice Great Hermes."

A modern Shakespeare would say, "O, he
sits high in all the people’s hearts, and that

which is most natural.

2uid no one can have her.
We rejoice in his great happmess and ex­
tend the heartiest congratulations.

Nr. George Everet Walk.
" He has, I know not what
Of greatness in his looks, and of high fate
That almost awes me.”

First he is preceptor of Reeder Hall.
Second he is a star at Mathematics.

His

which

would

appear

to us offence,

his

arithmetic examinations are long remembered,

countenance like richest alchemy can change to

and his unit circles in Trigonometry drawn with

virtue.'* As students we owe much to him.
His clever tact in the class room, his attitude

bright colored crayon appeal even to Seniors.
Third he is great as a scout.

toward others which always becomes a true

He is sometimes walking not unseen
By hedgerow elms on hillocks green

man and the

example he sets

before the

tion of dignity. The Freshmen on entering
his classes for the first time are very much cha-

But if an offender is

students which can arise only from a cultivated
heart is partly responsible for the popular im­

brought before him he is sober, steadfast and

pression that has left its indelible influence upon

grinned by being asked such questions as:

demure.

The subject of this sketch is the personifica­

” What was the specific aim of Pestalozzi ?

with telescope in hand.

N. C.

every student under his instruction to be lived
sooner or later.

Nr. Norgan Barnes.

We refuse to forget how the eager eyes of

Mr. Barnes is the head of the department in
modem and ancient languages.
The bare fact that Mr. Bames holds an

a thousand spectators watched the romantic
incident in Queen Esther, when Haman was
condemned to die. Mr. Barnes is always
successful even though it is necessary for him
to overcome resistance.

Niss Agnes Narkel.
Miss Markel is our registrar. She is deserv­
ing of many good things that may be said
about her. But the senior who was responsi­
ble failed to keep his promise.

Niss Edith Flath.
Miss Flath is our stenographer. She is
young and handsome, but we don’t have her
picture.
or, " Which is the best order to follow in
teaching history—the logical or psychological

HENRY J. SEVIN

order ? "
Under Mr. Walk’s careful direction the

Choice Pictures and Picture
Frames Artists' Materials

Seniors are introduced to the wonderful art of
teaching, and he carefully and tactfully helps

international reputation in the educational field
does not signify what Mr. Bames means to

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15 W. 7th St.

ERIE, PA

them to correct their faults, believing that an
ounce of friendly suggestion is worth many tons
of destructive criticisms to the amateur teacher.
Mr. Walk is unquestionably the right man
in the right place, as is shown by the hearty
co-operation of the patrons, teachers and pu­
pils.

Q. V.

Edinboro State Normal School
~~~ ...............— STANDS FOR

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A HIGH STANDARD OF SCHOLARSHIP
THE AMA TEUR SPIRIT IN A THLETICS
WHOLESOME SOCIAL ASSOCIATIONS
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BELIEVES IN AND SUPPORTS

The Birch Rod
Address the Principal
Nr. Hermon Sackett.
Mr. Hermon Sackett is one of the oldest

Edinboro, Pa.

THE BIRCH ROD
Fraulein Roberts.

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I

When Fraulein went to Germany last sum­
mer we were all afraid of losing her over there
among those fascinating military gentlemen, but

Greater Erie's Greater Store—Boston Store

A Comfortable
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she has assured us many times that they are
not to be compared to our American men, even
though they do wear square-toed, gunboat
shoes and eat with their knives.
She certainly is a favorite among all of the
students, although she seems to like the boys
best, and rooms in Reeder Hall.

And we

certainly do appreciate not having to gaze at
the same old dress all through a term.

Why,

the old class room brightens up and looks quite
cheerful aifter she has entered.
One of Fraulein’s favorite quotations is:
" Ueber alien Gipfeln ist Rub ;
In alien Wipfeln sparest du
Kaum einen Hauch ;
Die Vogelein schweigen im Walde;
Warte nur balde
Ruhest du aucK."

Niss Kalra Sturgeon, Critic Teacher.
It would be hard to conceive what we
seniors would do with the work in the pri­

A large, roomg comfortable store in which to do
gour shopping—that is what we claim for the BOSTON
STORE. In considering the comfort and convenience
of our customers, we have studied how best we could
arrange store facilities to make this the most attract­
ive stor^n Erie in which to do pour trading.
Our out of town customers we have had particularlg in mind and we have provided Rest Rooms, Bu­
reau of Information, etc., for their comfort. You mag
have gour wraps and other parcels checked at the In­
formation Bureau, Main Floor, thus leaving gou unemcumbered when doing gour shopping.
Then the Din­
ing Room in the Basement gou will find most restful
and cheerful after a shopping tour. Regular Dinner
served dailg and lunches at all times. You would not
expect better or tastier cooking in gour own home than
gou will find in our dining room.
The merchandise of a store, of course, is the
backbone of its success, and we claim larger and bet­
ter assorted stocks and as low if not lower prices than
gou will find elsewhere.
To the students of Edinboro Normal and their
friends especiallg we extend an invitatiod to make the
BOSTON STORE gour store home.

ERIE DRY GOODS CO.,
mary grades without the methods that Miss
Sturgeon presents. The primary work is made
so fascinating that school directors complain
that Edinboro graduates always apply for pri­
mary rooms.

State Street, Erie, Pa.

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THE BIRCH ROD

THE BIRCH ROD

Mr. Siddell.
Is this an April Fool paper?

If it is, Mr.

Siddell’s name should not appear. He’s too
serious, too exact, to be even taken as a joke.
He’s a man of few words during the daytime.
His classroom phrases are reduced to "Not
true," "Sure about it?", and "Now".

He’s so

“Watch Us Grow."

Osborne - Norman Co.
Erie's Fastest Growing Store.
Specialties for Ladies

exact that Rumor says he divides his A’s, B’s,

Coats
Suits Dresses

A fortnightly newspaper edited by the stu­
dents of The Edinboro State Normal
School, and published at the print
shop of the Edinboro
Independent.

TERMS—This newspaper will be supplied for the
school year, 1912-13, for the sum of fifty cents, or
five cents a copy.
This paper is entered as second-class mail matter at
the postoffice at Edinboro, Pa.
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editors................ ............... Charles Marsh: Donald Richey
Athletic Editor..............................................Hubert Bentley
News Editor......................................................Alice Walker
Alumni Editor............................................... Helen Whiting
Manager....................................... ...... William T. McKelvey
A^stant Manager......................................John Harbaugfi

C’s, D’s and even his F’s into groups of equal
numbers and disiributes them methodically.

Nr. Frances L. LaBounty.

and discusses any topic from the fashions to the

Our English teacher is the best loved also
the most dreaded member of the faculty. He

next dance at the Riverside. As far as can be
found out, he is interested in everything even

does not hesitate to say the most cutting,
seurceistic or embzurrassing words to ones face.

in Normal Students.
Like all men, though, when he loses an

At other times, he puts aside all technicalities

argument, he immediately changes the subject.

Nr. Stancliff.
"Last but not least" may be a hackneyed
phrase but it is going to be printed once more,
Mr. Stancliff is proving the words, but he is so
quiet in doing it that we can’t get acquainted
with him.

He may be the one

who is

We cater especiallg to the
Misses

Woe be unto the luckless, guilty culprit who
is seen idly whispering in his classroom.

Dress Trade

Of course one never knows what is said be­
hind ones back, but one may rest assured that
if it comes from Mr. LaBounty one is de­
serving of the comment; and if occasion rises
one is sure to get it.
Mr. LaBounty is no respecter of persons.
Friends and foes alike fall under his mighty F.
Such is his personality that he is idolized by
his

friends, feared

admired by all,

by

his

enemies

and

C. M.

undesirous of further acquaintance, after having
looked the grounds over, or it may be he is so
far away among the stars and planets that he
speaks of, that he never thinks of this world’s
goods.

Osborne Norman Co.
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1024-26-28 State Street
Cor. 11th and State
ERIE, PA.

THE BIRCH ROD
Miss Nary Elizabeth Powell.
But she was a soft landscape of mild earth.
Where all was harmony, and calm, and quiet.
Luxuriant, budding; cheerful without mirth.
Which if not happiness is more nigh it
Than are all your mighty passions.

Tan Shoes

trious Edinboro people, hails from Venango

For Young Men

county. She came to Edinboro in 1901 and
immediately found a place in the hearts of the
boys and girls of the Normal, especially the

Miss Powell, like many more of the illus­

winter and for early spring.
Swell Styles in hand­
some colors

Schluraff Floral Co.
Leave all orders for
flowers with The Birch
Rod. We order them
free of charge bg tele­
phone.
MASONIC TEMPLE

boys.

Will be extremely popular this

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One of the most familiar sights in Edinboro
is Miss Powell piloting along to church on
Sunday evening a bunch of laughing girls, and
it is no wonder that Miss Powell likes the
boys better than the girls, because they are
perfectly capable of going to church without

ERIE, PA.

People’s Barber Shop
J. H. BENNETT, Prop.

Shaving
Hair Cutting
Shampooing

an escort.
To see Miss Powell at her best is when she

NEWS DEPOT.

is initiating some trembling Freshman into the
art of drawing, where objects appear as if by

_____ Students always welcome

magic on paper that was perfectly blank a few
minutes before.
But Miss Powell’s work is by no means

DANNY SULLIVAN

confined to the drawing room alone.

In Y.

DAILY and SUNDAY
PAPERS

Ladies’ and Gents’

W. C. A. she always takes a leading hand,
and students prayer meeting on Sunday even­
ing would by no means be complete without
her helpful words.
W. W.

Miss Bauman.
Miss Bauman became a member of the
Faculty at the beginning of the Winter Term
and is in charge of our Normal Oratory De­
partment. Although she has been among us
only one term, there are not many of us who

The New
English Stgle

have not become acquainted with her to some
extent, and felt the influence of her ready sym­
pathy and good cheer. We can tell by other
ways than her good looks that her own school
days are not forgotten for she is always ready
to do all in her power to help us enjoy ours,—

Is accepted as correct for young
men. Call and let us show you
this proper shoe when in Erie.

to chaperon sleigh-rides and skating parties, to
lend her chafing-dish at any time, and to help
in our literary work. Miss Bauman has found
the Normal a busy place and the students con­
scientiously industrious, especially during study
hours.

$4.00 up to $6.00

TROST & LACEY

Punctuality is one of her strong points for we

Suits Cleaned and Pressed
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50c

—

NEW SONG
A Grand Success

WINDS of MEMOR Y
Written from Edinboro
Normal School daps.
Send 15 cents for a copp.
MRS. D. G. CHURCH
Mesilla Park, New Mexico

Edinboro Hotel
E. J. SWANSON, Prop’r

Meals and Lunches at all
Hours.

notice that she is always in her place when the
chapel bell rings. Miss Bauman makes the

ICE CREAM

Oratory work very interesting to the students
who are takmg it and with her to superintend
our plays they are certain to be sucessfully
given.
_______________
M.S.

John V Laver

Miss Highland.

FLORIST

Miss Highland is teacher in the Commercial
course. Her pleasing personality and thorough
work has won the good will of the students.

Home of Good Goods

828 STA TE ST, ERIE, PA.

TAILOR

The above teachers are the best-looking
members of the faculty. We do not have
their pictures.

OYSTERS

Greenhouses: E. 6th St.
Store: 704 State St, Erie.
PHONE YOUR ORDERS

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Nr. George B. Frost.
Mr. George B. Frost, a graduate of Alden
Academy, came to Edinboro Normal at the
beginning of the school year 1912; and since

ROD

Mrs. Tannery Preceptress of Haven
Hall.
”How far that little candle throws it’s beams."
—Shakespeare.

Miss Annie Laurie Wilson.
Auld acquaintance should not be forgotten
but often brought to min’, and among our auld
lang syne acquaintances of Edinboro Normal

Sh! Up the stairs with stately tread
Came Mrs. Tanner, to "squelch" our spread,
When sundry girls had gathered there.
The pickles and the cake to share,
it filled our hearts with awe and fright.
To hear her say, "No spread to-night."

Haven Hall is the home of the girls and
Mrs. Tanner stands for the greatest factor of
Home—our mother.
Mrs. Tanner never
speaks idly; every word she says is truly meant.

that time he has held the position of instructor
in the manual training department of this school.

is our dear Annie Laurie. And ’tho the Blue
Bells of Scotland may ca’ us twa far frae auld

Mr. Frost is one of few men whose person­

E. S. N. S. I ween we’ll tak’ monie a fond

ality is worthy of consideration. He is a quiet,
unassuming man, who sincerely believes that

remembrance wi’ us frae the Library o’ our
lov’d Alma Mater.
Alway wi’ a kindly

one’s success is to be achieved not by a single

welcome were we greeted sae that we wad
feel at hame and there monie a lesson we

bound but rather by steady application to em­
ployment. All those who have taken work

studied again and again.

under his instruction know that it is astonishing
the amount of work they are able to accomplish

If we fail to fully appreciate her now, when
Edinboro’s happy days are over, of all the

in a short time. One needs but to have
glanced into the manual training department of

memory pictures of Haven Hall, Mrs. Tanner’s

this school two years ago and then again to
glance into it at the present time in order to see
that something has been done other than to
furnish the department with better equipment.
A. D.

Niss Mildred Ham.
Wanted: A man, about twenty-five years
of age, six feet tall, with dark hair, brown eyes

will be the fairest.
Any widower, not over forty, with three
children or less, who is in need of a house­
keeper, please notify " The Birch Rod."

troublesome work

If e’er we had same

to study up, our Annie

warst sae willing to help us in anyway she
might. What though our classes turned out
badly and little freedom was ours, we could
enjoy an hour in the Library for a’ that an’ a’
that. And so frae Freshmen to Seniors we all
think of our Librarian, Miss Wilson, as our
bonnie Annie Laurie.

E. S.

_Our Guarantee

that “Iron Cladt” will completely tatisfy you, costs
you nothing. We do not charge 60 cents for a 25
cent garment nor 25c for one worth only 15 cents.
We give you full value in the goods themselves and if
you are not satisfied, you simply bring them back and
exchange, or get your money.

Iron Clad Socks

will completely satisfy you, not simply because they are
strong or comfortable or beautiful but because they
are all three,and each quality is found just where it
should be for the greatest eflectiveness. To
prove this try a few pairs.

arid a fair complexion.

One who has studied

botany and is especially fond of flowers, fruits
and vegetables.

American preferred.

H. G. GILLASPIE
Home of Good Footwear

EDINBORO, PA.

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THE BIRCH ROD
Nr. Fred. S. Gleason.

Niss Jane Swenarton.

No other member of the faculty deserves
more esteem than our most energetic music
teacher. He has shown by his very efficient
work that the music

department is by no

means inferior to any other department in

They tell us that only small minds bother
about consistency, and we believe that the
saying was originated specially to suit Miss
Swenarton. She is wise, oh, ever so wise; we
hear her ecstatically exuberating about

Trask
Prescott &

" Hark, hark, the lark from heav’n’s gate sings
When Phoebus ’gins to rise.''

and

Richardson Co.

" Day’s at the mom.
Morning’s at seven."

but she always comes in late to breakfast, look­
ing like a somnambulist.

9th and State Streets
ERIE, PA.

And what can one think of a literature

DISTRIBUTORS OF
HIGH GRADE MERCHANDISE
school.

"The Minstrel Show" and "Queen

AT POPULAR PRICES

Esther" remain indelible in our minds.
Mr. Gleason is also a great leader in
athletic events. The water fight, the tug of
war, and

the races last

spring aroused a

healthy, desirable, school spirit.
We hope for more events and meets this
spring.
teacher who is found alternately pouring over
"L’Allegro," "The Walrus and the Carpen­

Niss Olivia J. Thomas.
No one could have taken the part of Esther

ter," " Lady MacBeth,"
Maurice ? " I fail to see.

and

" Max

and

It might be added that she despises cats and
cannot endure to have anyone sneeze in her
presence.
These, I think, are the most important facts
about Miss Swenarton, except that she is most
beloved among us, and we wouldn’t part with
her for five English teachers weighing two
hundred and fifty pounds each.

Nr. Armour.

A Department Store where con­
fidence in the goodness of the
merchandise sold enables us to
sap, “ Your rrionep back on anp
unsatisfactorp purchase.”
We
attribute our success to the giv­
ing of the best values at prices at
all times lowest on dependable
goods. An ever increasing busi­
ness is ample proof that this as­
sertion is so.
New merchandise on displap.

Mr, Armour is one of the big men of our
faculty, both physically and mentally. He is
with us for the spring term. Welcome.

Harr^ Thompson 1
the Beautiful Queen so well as Miss Thomas.
She enjoys music and is a perfect nightingale.

9 E. 9th ST, ERIE, PA.

Trask
;
Prescott &
■,
Richardson Co.

Niss Ethel Sullivan.
Miss Sullivan

came

to

Edinboro

as

a

teacher last spring term.

She was well liked

by students and teachers.

We are glad that

she has returned for another term. We have
many nice things to say about her, but we
cannot do it now.

Her work speaks for itself.

See our line of Fire Arms,
Fishing Tackle, Cutlerg,
Athletic Goods, Mechani­
cal and Electrical Togs, &c

9th and State Streets
ERIE, PA.

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THE BIRCH

Ifs a store that was founded
in 1852 on such principles
that have built for Erie
a great store.

ROD
A Dashing Arrag of

PIr. Richard B. Hayes.
His motto is, “Fair play and an equal chance
for every one.” Loyal to all and true to his
own convictions; a man who never goes back
on his word; we honor him for that.
With only seven or eight men that had ever
played in a football game and some that had
never seen a football, prospects that would
discourage most any coach, Mr. Hayes went

New
Spring
Headgear
Is Now on Displag

to work with this material and before the end
of the of the season had built up a football
team that the school was proud of.
Our alumni and visitors say that never be­
fore has there been the spirit and loyalty

THESE
PRINCIPLES
ARE:
Recommending nothing which is
not a true value; if found other­
wise, a return of goods and re­
fund of moneg.
Alwags on the lookout for the new
things, and when such things
are created in the fashion cen­
ters of the world that co-operate
with good stgle and good judg­
ment, theg're brought forth and
recommended to gou, and noth­
ing that represents an exhorbitant profit.
A force of intelligent sales people
striving to be of service to gou.
A store where visitors are welcome
the same as customers to stroll
about and feel at the same ease
as theg would in their own
homes.

The “Derbg” Hats
shown by the students for the school and the
athletic teams.

They ask who is responsible

for this spirit and loyalty, this feeling of good
fellowship among the students.

The answer

is always, "Our coach, Mr. Hayes."
The members of the senior class wish to
thzuik Mr. Hayes for the good work he has
done for our school and all sincerely wish him

The Derbg Hat Co.

a bright and prosperous future and in later
years when we visit our school we hope to see

908 State Street
ERIE, PA.

Mr. Hayes coach of the athletic teams.
W. F. D.
This special faculty number of " The Birch
Rod " has fallen far short of reasonable expect­
ation. We hoped that it would portray some­
thing of Edmboro life, but the ready wit and
humor, the dignity and seriousness of our teach­
ers has not been expressed by our pen; no
pen can express it as we see it in daily life.
We know much could be said in praise of the

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ERIE, PENN’A

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invited. The Swellest New Things in
Hats for Spring. A $2 Hat with a S3
look.
A beautiful selection ofFancg Bands
and Class Colors at 25c.

work done by these efficient instructors, but
their work speaks
could.

better praise

than

we

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Columbia Graphophones and Records

Our attempts at humor were meant in

all good spirits and we sincerely hope will be
taken the same.

622 State Street, 0pp. Postoffice
ERIE, PENNA