The Birch Rod OF THE EDINBORO STATE NORMAL SCHOOL Volume II WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 1913 BIRCH ROHS^DECLARA TION OF ^i^)EPEmENCElN EDINBORO, May 28, ’13 Contract Between Public Schools of Edinboro and the Edinboro State Everyone who is in touch with educational progress in Pennsylvania, realizes that the present is an era of readjustment. Th^ is es­ pecially true of the Edinboro State Normal Schools. In the next ten years, these schools win, no doubt, become almost entirely pro­ fessional in scope and purpose. In a training school for teachers, the Model school must occupy a very large place. It is probably safe to say that within ten years the Normal school When, in the course of school events, it becomes necessary for that does not have an adequate Model school an old editorial board to dissolve the inky bonds which have con­ will not be able to meet the demands put upon nected them with The Birch Rod, and to assume, among the ranks of it. The contract which has just been entered the seniors, the high and lordly station to which the spark of genius into between the Public schools of Edinboro and unceasing toil entitle them, a decent respect for the future of and the Edinboro State Normal School is a the paper requires that the new staff should declare the convictions bargain that should be a mutual advantage. Adam Smith in his "Wealth of Nations" first which impel thiiin to the declaration^ _____ -—-'-taught En ^ 'J^eakmg people lhat jany bar­ ^ hold these truths to be self-evfdent:—That the editors are gain whiqJiisas^est and legitimate should be to the advantage of both parties. A great . 1 , , , . not BlI'SUfnClGnt, thut they urc endowed by their position with cer- deal of false economy has arisen in the United tain unalienable rights; that among these are gray hairs, night­ States from a failure to understand this doc­ trine. The whole fiscal policy of the United mares, and the pursuit of contributors. Prudence, indeed, will dic­ States as a nation has been built on the prin­ tate that a paper long established should not be changed for light ciple that a bargain can be of advantage to but and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown one party. In the case of trade, it has been felt that all the gain should be on the side of that readers are more disposed to suffer while evils are sufferable, the seller According to the teachings of the than to improve their reading by providing decent articles. But "Wealth of Nations," which has been long when a long train of stale news and hard knocks pursues invariably accepted in England, a trade which is legiti­ mate and honest is of equal advantage to buyer the efforts of the board, it is their right, it is their duty, to refuse and seller. such material. Such has been the patient sufferance of the old Several articles have been written setting forth the advantages of the contract to the board and such is now ihe necessity which constrains the new to Borough and people of Edinboro. The ad­ appeal for an awakening. vantages to the Normal school, while not so We, therefore, the editorsof ^he Birch Rod, in general council apparent, are possibly just as great. The im­ mediate and greatest gain lies in the fact that it ^B«sembled, appealing to the loyal spirit of the school for the recti­ will give to the Normal school an adequate tude of our intentions, do, in the name and by the authority of all training school, where its Seniors can observe good people concerned, solemnly publish and declare, that The and teach under actual school conditions. The Model school has been, at least for the past Birch Rod, as a representative paper, is and ought to be dependent few years, too small to afford school conditions, on the students for success; that they are bound by all the ties of either from the educational or the social stand­ fidelity and devotion to their Alma Mater to do all in their power to point. The need of an adequate training school has been a crying one. Before thei add to her glory, and, for the support of this declaration, with a firm transition period mentioned above has gone far, reliance on their sense of duty, we mutually pledge to each other this need will become imperative. The con- A Declaration by the Representatives of The Birch Rod Staff of the Normal, in Council Assembled, our midnight oil, our peace of mind, and our reputations. [Concluded on Page Three.] Page Two I THE BIRCH ROD Q SOCIETIES Potter Society. Although we as a society may appear to enjoy life hugely, yet we have our trials. Not the least of these has been the decided ten­ dency of our members towards monosyllabic remarks when answering the roll call. It is so easy to say, " Present" or " Here.” On May 1 7 each person who failed to respond to his name with an appropriate quotation was re­ quired to make an impromptu speech. The plan worked beautifully. No impromptu speeches were called for. As was mentioned in a recent number of The Birch Rod, the two Societies have been exchanging critics during the last few meetings. The plan has been thus far successful in the Potter Society. Mr. Marsh has made some honest criticisms, and we hope we shaU profit by them. The program for May 24 is as follows: Philo. Sings. The Philo Society is progressing nicely. The programs have been well selected, prov­ ing the ability of the new cabinet. Visitors are always welcome at the meetings, which are held at six o’clock every Saturday evening in the society room. On May 1 7, the follow­ ing program was well rendered: '"My father packed me off to Edinboro, And expected there in time a man I’d find. But I’ve been here most a year and 1 now begin to fear That father dear will have to change his mind." Roll call, answered by quotations from favorite authors Optimistic Elssay on Philo Society................... Ellla Mays Recitation_____ ________ ____________ Lepha Parker / Lois Williams Piano Duet. ........... .. \ Mary Agnew Olive Waite Alene Mix Medley Cora Morrison Eva Kline Report of the Potter critic. The Point of View. These words came floating across the cam­ pus from a Normal girl who was expressing her feelings in a parody on one of our famous songs. Didn’t know we had songs ? Welfr we have, and "loads of~ them." That’s the r^soir why we are the happiest, brightest and cheerfullest students in the whole world. Every Saturday morning there is a school sing in chapel. On Friday evenings the ve" randa of Haven Hall is the center of action. That impulse to join in is irresistable, and every senior temporarily feels "that the senior leads a jolly life,” as those words vibrate upon the air. The choicest of these songs have been col­ lected by their author, Mr. Barnes, and pub­ lished under the heading, "Songs of Edinboro.” And what member of the dear old Normal hasn’t been led through their influence to re­ peat from his heart: The girls have long been wondering what sort of menagerie Reeder Hall is, and es­ pecially second and third floors. They occa­ sionally hear rumors that cause them to suspect the Slums and Commons to be the homes of wierd and awful creatures. It is all mystery they can’t understand. Bellows echo and reecho from hall to hall, and even a Wildman, Domine, salvam fac Roll CallThe funniest story you ever heard escaped from the Barnes, has been seen and Scholam claram nostram Piano SoloAnna Zacks Edinburgensem! heard in the recesses of their dominion. It is Comic RecitationEUsie Peterson Et exaudi nos in die qua very seldom that girls ever venture beyond the Autobiography_____________________ John Krasinski Invocaverimus Te! Cutting from "Beesting Cure for Rheumatiz*___ domain of the aristocrats, but one beautiful -................................. .. — -------- Wood Miss Webster—Babcdbk, do you like to evening t\yp. girls did risk appro^hing_h^frs, __ _ H asbrouck worF5 ' Snyder’s apartments. As they were about to Edna Sammons Characterization of Faculty Babcock—No, I work because I have to. leave, Mr. Snyder glided cautiously ahead of Fay Daley Nevin Carmin them into the spooky corridor, saying, "Wait, Miss Webster—Miss Brown, do you like to Debate—Resolved that more comic stories originate girls, till 1 see if the coast is clear.” But his work ? from the Negroes than from the Irish. Affirmative, warning came too late. They had already Miss Brown—Yes, I work because 1 like to. Nellie Weed; negative, Arnold Nelson. seen the swiftly retreating form of —they knew Don Henry (To Neighbor)—That is the Piano Solo_________________________Helen Whiting not what. The girls would be ever grateful girl for me. to anyone who will clear up the mystery. “OUR BABY.” (Affectionately Dedicated to Mother Normal’s Third Son.) Again that piping little voice Calls out, "Oh, mamma dear, may I Play with these things that 1 have found Here in this book, and I’ll not cry." Edinboro State Normal School "Yes, darling mine, but do take care. And do not be too free. For they are very strange and new. And might lead you to sea." "Then they are just the things'! want. The prettiest four I’ll choose To name that poem TRave made Those Seniors to abuse." STANDS FOR A HIGH STANDARD OF SCHOLARSHIP ~ " But, child, take mother dear’s advice. You don’t know what they mean; Perhaps if they translated were Quite naughty they might seem." But Babe and Mother both were wrong; Those words could no harm bring. Because, although they looked so bad. They didn’t mean a thing. "Jimmy" Oberl and "Irish” McKey are, as usual, endeavoring to find out where the other laid his pipe. A slight skirmish, not unlike a real Mexican raid invariably ensues. ___ THE AMATEUR SPIRIT IN ATHLETICS WHOLESOME SOCIAL ASSOCIATIONS. IT ALSO BELIEVES IN AND SUPPORTS The Birch Rod Address the Principal Edinboro, Pa. THE BIRCH ROD Home of Good Shoes Page Three Contract Between Public Schools of Edinboro and the Edinboro State Normal School. Trask [Continued from Page One.] Footwear Elegance For Young Women Better, Daintier, or More Elegant Footwear than we are now showing has never been made This fact is well proven bp the great interest that women who know are taking in our displap. The real swell shoes come in patent, dull or tan leather, with all the new style effects worked to the limit. Price, $3.00, $3.50, $4.00, $4.50 TROST & LACEY Home of Good Goods 828 STATE ST, ERIE, PA. tract entered into with the Public schools should meet it. The profession of teaching means much more today than it did ten years ago. It means an opportunity for great social service. The teacher today must do more than merely teach his school. He must be a factor in the social and civic life of his community. He should understand and feel some of the great social problems of the day, such as "The Boy Problem," "The Playground Problem," "Rural School Problem," and the "Vocational Prob­ lem." This arrangement, which should begin an era of co-operation between the people of Edinboro and the Normal school, will, it is hoped, make it possible for the Seniors in the Normal school to prepare not only for teaching in the narrow sense, but for social service; to master not only the problems of the schoolroom, but some at least of the broader problems of society. Those Model schools which have been or­ ganized and have had the advantage of Nor­ mal school influence, have done much in the way of enriching their curricula, and in adapt­ ing themselves to the ideals that educators have held up as correct ones, but which in most cases, have not been realized in public schools. Edinboro Wins from Fredonia Normal In a slow and error laden game Fredonia Normal lost to E. S. N. S. on the home grounds last Saturday by a score of 12 to 5. The game was featured by the consistent hitting by Babcock and Ross, and the pitching of Ross for E. S. N., and Smith for Fredonia. Blue Sky, the Indian pitcher for Fredonia, showed very poor form, and the home team pounded the ball for six runs in one inning. Smith, Blue Sky’s successor, did much better, although he was hit hard in the last half of the eighth. The hitting of the home team was the best that it has been any time this season. The fielding also was good. Fredonia ab r h e Latona, 3d -------------------- 4 I 1 2 Schwann, s. s. -................ 4 0 14 Bartlett, 2d.............. ...........3 10 2 Smith, capt., 1st4 1 0 0 Harrington, c------------------- 4 0 I 0 Goodell, r. f.......................... 4 1 2 0 Bonquin, c. f---------------------4 1 0 1 Blue Sky, p---------------------- 4 0 0 2 Goth, 1. f...______ 3 0 0 0 a 0 0 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 po 1 1 2 2 8 1 1 7 0 Totals...................... 30 5 5 11 I 23 Edinboro Simpkins, r. f.3 I 0 0 0 0 0 ] (Continued on Page Six.) sh sb 0 I 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 Prescott &. Richardson Co. 9th and State Streets ERIE, PA. DISTRIBUTORS OF HIGH GRADE MERCHANDISE AT POPULAR PRICES A Department Store where con­ fidence in the goodness of-the merchandise sold enables us to sap, “Your money back on any unsatisfactory 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 display. Trask Prescott & Richardson Co. 9th and State Streets ERIE, PA. Page Four THE BIRCH ROD EPITAPH FOR THE OLD BIRCH ROD STAFF. (Engraved on the hearts of its readers) Tread lightly here, and reverently; beneath This space of time, so swiftly passed in flight. Is buried the staff that once had full control This same Birch Rod; how many a weary night They sat up late, its pages to concoct. Nor ceased when daylight, in the eastern sky. Had spread her wings; they scratched their weary heads. But nothing came, their brains at last were dry. So let them sleep, they well deserve their rest. What right have you to scoff or criticise? Whate’er they did, they always did their best. So let’s be cheerful, friend, and dry our eyes. 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. EDITORS Erma Gebharl, ’14 ............. Editor-ln-Chief Arnold Nelson, ’14................Assistant Editor STAFF Carl5m Blakeslee, ’l4-----Athletic Editor Lucy Lamb, ’14_______ ______ News Editor Ethel Howland, ’15..........—Alumni Editor John Harbaugh, ’15________ ____ Manager Jerome Rusterholz, ’16___ Assistant Manager It is with a feeling of great appreciation for what the old editorial staff has accomplished that the new takes up its duties. The "Birch Rod" has come to be a recog­ nized factor in the school life of Edinboro, and much of its popularity is due to the hard and conscientious work of the old board. Their greatest difficulty lay in the fact that the students did not assume enough responsibility in providing articles for the paper regularly. Thus the whole task fell upon the shoulders of the editors and we all know how well they have succeeded in meeting the situation. All honor to them. We are confident they will meet the problems of the future with as great' «nt«fprise a» they have^sKown in managing the "Birch Rod." Resolutions. We, the Editorial Staff of the "Birch Rod," do now resolve to do our very worst to make this "Birch Rod" a bad paper, to slight all contributions which are not our own, not to be witty at our own expense, to put no jokes in the paper which would hurt our own feelings and not to accept any kind criticism which would help us in any way. We, the Philo society resolve, hereafter, either to get some new slams on the same old members or use the same old slams on some new members, thinking either would be a great improvement on what we are in the habit of hearing. We, the Sophomore class now resolve to leave the Seniors to their own good opiniori"or~ themselves, not wishing to be the persons to open their eyes and show them "themselves as others see them." I, the president of the Y. M. C. A., do now resolve to remain "all alone" all the rest of my days, for certain reasons I do not wish to make public. Of all other resolutions I make, this one is most likely to be broken. We, Mr. Gleason’s class in Biology resolve to always eat pepper on our ice cream, know­ ing it to be beneficial to our health and finding that it does not harm but rather improves the 'Watch Us Grow.' Osborne - Norman Co. Erie's Leading Readg-to-Wear Specialists Coats $8.50 up to $35.00 Suits $10.00 up to $45.00 taste. We, the Freshman boys, resolve that as soon as possible we will buy large straw hats and red bandanna handkerchiefs, having dis­ covered by chance, how becoming they are and_what a great help they proved to be to one of our worthy seniors. I What boots it to repeat How time is slipping underneath our feet; Unborn tomorrow and dead yesterday Why fret about them if to-day be sweet. Sunshine, Mist and Dew. Ex. “Philo Entertainment.” On “Memorial Day,” at 8:15 p. m. the Philo Society will present, “The Holly Tree Inn,” an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ familiar story. The Philo Orchestra will play several concert selections. There will also be a number of vocal and instrumental solos. God took a lot of the sunshine. And a bit of mist and dew. Then he molded them ail together Into the heart of you. The mist and the dew should shine in your eyes. And make them kind all the while; The sunshine gladden each heart you meet. And escape through your lips when you smile. Selected. He who commits an injustice is ever made more wretched than he who suffers it.—Plato. Erie's Fastest Growing Department Store 1024-26-28 State St. Osborne - Norman Co. ERIE, PA. THE BIRCH ROD f ALUMNI 1 Misses Hattie and Maude Morrison visited their sisters Myrtle and Eleanor at the Normal. Miss Mildred Saddler, ’12, expects to spend the latter part of the month with her sister, Wilda, and attend the Philo play May 30. Miss Florence Goodrich, who has b^en teaching in Keepville, Pa., has finished a successful year of school and is now taking art in the Normal. Sylvia Whipple, who has been teaching near North East this year, is now at home for her vacation. Miss Georgia Englehaupt, *10, has been visittng Miss Anna Quirk at Haven Hall. Miss Englehaupt is teaching in Elrie this year. Clyde Richey, ’ll, principal of SwanvUle High School, spent part of the week with his brother, Donald. Miss Minnie Pierson, ’12, of North East, was at Haven Hall last week visiting Miss Olive Cooper. Miss Iva Harvey, ’08, who is teaching in Visalia, California, expects to close her school­ room and spencF her^racationr at her home in Corry, Pa. Miss Caroline Smith, ’ 10, who has been teaching in Chrome, N. J., and Miss Lillian Smith, who has been teaching in Mawah, N. J., are expected home for their vacation about June 22. Miss Lillian has accepted a fine position in Boundbrook, N. J. for the coming year. Miss Inez Baldwin, ’08, who has been teaching in Sioux City, Iowa, has signed a contract for the same position next year. Miss Baldwin’s school will not close for vacation for nearly three weeks. Miss Elizabeth Luffler, ’09, and Miss Mary Jones, ’09 are also teach­ ing in Sioux City. Arzie Sunday. Gillaspie, ’12, visited Page Five Edinboro, Reason’s whole pleasure, all the joys of sense, " “ Lie in three words—health, peace and competence. —Pope. Greater Erie's Greater Store—Boston Store A Comfortable Store 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 store in 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 invitation to make the BOSTON STORE gour store home. If you say nothing but nice things you will never have to eat your words.—Ex. If you have faith in yourself others will have faith in you.—Ex. Lost. Last Saturday, a "Marsh." Finder please return to Catherine Crawford and receive reward. ERIE DRY GOODS CO., State Street, Erie, Pa. ■ Page Six THE BIRCH ROD Normal vs. Warren High School. School Spirit. A timely hit and a costly error lost the game for Edinboro at Warren, Saturday, by a score of 2 to 0. In the last part of the sixth inning, with one down, the batsman for Warren hit a fly ball between first and second bases. The next man hit a grounder over second base, which was misjudged by Jewell and Trejchel, each thinking it was the other’s ball. It ad­ vanced out through center field, going through Babcock, allowing the first runner to score. The second runner took third on the throw in. The next man hit to Trejchel, who was un­ able to get the man going home on account of the latter’s lead. The batsman was thrown out at first, making two down.' The next man grounded out. The only time matters looked good for Normal was in the fifth inning when we had men on second and third bases, and Welker grounded out with two down. Normal hit hard throughout the game, but was unable to hit safely. In the ninth Drake, the first man up, hit a hard one to their short stop, which he handled. Shriver and Babcock fled out to center field. The game was featured by the excellent work of both pitchers, and the Warren out­ field. There were only five hits made. Nor­ mal making three. The townspeople" of War­ ren showed their interest in baseball by their large attendance. They said it was the best game that had been played on the home grounds this year. The home players report a fine time and a square deal in every way. George Fitch, the vest-pocket-essay man, has this to say of college spirit: ^ " College spirit is a harmless form of tempo" rary insanity which is found on the leading campuses of our country. It cannot be bought in bottles like other well-known spirits, but its effects are about the same. College spirit is composed of enthusiasm, unconventionality and lungs in equal parts with a pinch of brains for seasoning. It is not used much in class rooms, but is a grand thing for the campus. A cam­ pus by itself is about as exciting as any other forty-acre field. But after a campus has been soaked in college spirit for a century or two, it becomes so exciting that a young man can hardly walk across it without taking a large bite out of his hat and giving ninety-nine ’rahs for the school." The line up. Normal Warren Drake______ ____ ____ c________ ________Ingersoll Welker____ _____ .. lb_______ _______ Walters Jewell____________ 2b _____ - Kirschetz Trejchel. ............. .. Shriver____ ___ ----3 b _____ _______ Cheysar Babcock- ___ ___ ___ C. f------ -DeRemer_________ --.-r. f______ ....... ............ Bert Fuller_____________ .... 1. f._____ Ross. - - _______ ------ p-----------.sub_____ Patterson . -_ Struck Out—By Ross, 13; by Mooney, 8. Stolen bases—Jewell, Ingersoll. Edinboro Wins from Fredonia Normal (Continued fronr^age Three) Drake, capt. c___ ,5 1 Shriver, 3d_____ ________ 5 2 Babcock, c.f_____ 5 3 DeRemer. 1st-___ _______ 5 2 Trejchel. 2d____ ________ 5 1 Ross, p......... ...................---5 0 Jewell, r. 8. ..-4 0 Blakeslee, 1. f2 0 Green, r.f______ ________ 1 1 I 1 2 0 1 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 2 3 13 0 0 0 0 1 0 10 0 11 2 0 10 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 I 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 Totals43 12 11 5 8 27 1 5 Two base hits - Drake, Ross, DeRemer,. Struck out—by Ross, 11; Blue Sky, 3; Smith, 3. Passed balls. Blue Sky, 1. Trejchel forced in by Fuller’s walk in last of third. Smith subbed for Blue Sky in last of fourth. Blakeslee took Fuller’s place in first of sixth. Green took Simpkins’ place in first of sixth. Time of game, 2 hours, 20 minutes. Umpire, Karl Morrison. The kind of school spirit Mr. Fitch speaks of would be a rather harmless kind, did not the youths of our fair land take it for the genuine thing. Unfortunately, it serves the purpose of the humorist far better than the institution; and yet the young hopeful fondly Imagines that the traditions of the past, and the only hope for the future, rest in this lusty rah-rah business. Now The Birch Rod does not undervalue the above type of school spirit, but it prizes far higher the quieter spirit which is celebrated irT the song and story of every school as the rela­ tion between mother and son. It is not a noisy proposition, this last, but it is the kind of thing that will make the Yale senior who loses his place on the varsity crew, turn with­ out a murmur to serve on the second crew, or any place his college may need him. It is the kind of thing that makes the Princeton man feel that he is a failure unless he does something to make for the fame of his college or his country. It is the kind of thing that makes the son or daughter of any typically American college, "when he has begun a thing put it through, no matter what the cost." Now the memory of gladsome rah-rahs may stimulate any of these actions, but it may be noted that usually such accomplishments as these are not so attended. So the conclusion of the whole matter seems to be that a man seldom tells his mother that he loves her by rah-rahing about her. Perhaps he nev^r tells her at all but lets her good judgment infer that from his actions. If you want to measure your school spirit, weigh the amount of sacrifice you will make for what you are probably calling “Dear Old Ed­ inboro." Ask yourself how much downright injustice will you suffer at your Alma Mater’s hand without a murmur. Will you take a fail­ ure as the gentle touch of a loving hand? Can you see your rival win the coveted place on the school team without wanting to put any­ body in the hospital? If you cannot bear these tests you had better talk about the weather—it’s a bit incongruous for you tp talk about school spirit. I wish to congratulate the editors of The Birch Rod for this year. It shows hard work. I especially enjoyed the faculty number, and letters from our prosperous alumni. CARL HOLDER, Albion, Pa. Wanted—By Matthews, another Grace. Wanted—By Marsh, a new diamond ring. Foot Comfort for the Athletic Girl In Patent Dull Leather or Tan $3.50 and $4 H. G.EDINBORO, GILLASPIE PA. PROUD’S Little White Store on the Corner Lownep’s Box Candp Ice Cream, Soft Drinks Fruits, Cigars, Magazines School Supplies Page Seven THE BIRCH ROD HAVEN HALL. From Paradise Alley. Florence Osterman, Mable Enterline, Maude Hughes, Grace Wallace and Altha Rickard have been struggling with that dreaded mon­ ster known as "The Measles." It is needless to say that Miss Sullivan has been well pleased with our quiet corridor. A new trunk has arrived, we are anxiously awaiting the appearance of it’s owner. The girls have been very much elated over the arrival of Florence Osterman’s new diamond ring and friendship bracelets. Grace Wallace was delightfully surprised by the visit of her brother Saturday evening. Paradise Alley has been entertaining Helen Bathurst during the illness of her room mate. From Valhalla. One peaceful evening, the stillness of Val­ halla (first floor) was broken by unearthly screams. For a few minutes all was quiet, then another scream, more piercing than before was heard. Heads were seen peeping through small openings of doors. Mrs. Tanner soon arrived and located the room. Stealthily open­ ing the door, she saw two girls, each armed with a big box, defending themselves against the object of terror. Her appearance soon quieted them and the n^Erfery w^ laid Jaarc. it seems that the intruder which they had thought to be a bat, was only a harmless June bug. Miss Laura McClelland, of Erie, spent the week end with Eleanor Asmus. Hoodoo Alley. Lucy Tudhope and Margaret Haight have decided that they don’t care for measly things. Madelme Scott, a victim of the plague, has gone home for a few days vacation. Esther Averill had three surprises on her birthday. We won’t mention the first one. The second accounts for the diamond ring which she is wearing on her right hand. Late in the evening she was summoned to Wonder­ land where a third awaited her in the form of a real surprise party. When the shock had worn off, Esther’s appetite rose to meet the ^de^mands of a birthday feast. REEDER HALL. Although Reeder Hall has- not been ofllcially noticed in the last few numbers of the "Birch Rod," we desire it to be made known that it is, as it ever has been and ever shall be, a most ideal, up to date and representative body of athletes, star students, musicians and noble hearted good fellows. From Slums. John Kraslnski ’ 13, our noted financier. whose dally bulletin we have so anxiously watched during his long, serious illness, has re­ turned and with due cordiality has been rein­ stated in our social circle. From Commons. Mr. Barnes is in deepest mourning. Second floor sustains a great loss and third floor rejoices with its guardian angel, Mr. LaBounty, and surprising to say, all this seeming unnecessary combination of grief and gladness is over one person’s change of residence. Our mutual friend, H. Wildman, on Wednesday last took his numerous belongings and moved from his room over Mr. Barnes to room 40, third floor. Ifs a store that was founded in 1852 on such principles that have built for Erie a great store. Acker, our industrious student, obtained a short leave of absence, during which time he betook himself elsewhere, namely, home. He reports fair weather and plenty of "eats" in Crawford County. The House of the Seven Gables. On Thursday, May 8, the House of Seven Gables was filled with sorrow to such an ex­ tent that it poured out of the windows and doors of the separate rooms in the form of wails and sobs of enormous dimensions. These continued until a late hour. When the in­ mates had become calmed so they could tell the cause of their sorrdw, it was found to be the departure^f J. A. McDanniel.” On the follywing Saturday evening at supper I he members of the Happy Home Clnb very freely partook of the contents of several bottles of catsup, during which there was very much joy. When the sober ones were able to use their tongues intelligently it was told to be McDanniel’s return to school with a clean slate. John says the best part of going away is the return. Girltown. Girltown is getting to be such a popular location that the boys are moving in, one is Emmet Mondreau, of course everyone knows his reasons. 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. On Saturday evening. May 17, several friends of Ethel Sullivan gathered at the Wade home to remind her of her birthday. A force of intelligent sales people striving to be of service to gou. Paul Harvey, a former student of Edinboro, came to visit his sister, Florence. 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. Mrs. Conrad Diehl visited her daughter, Rachel, Sunday. Armagost, writing to Floyd Wright, mis­ spelled his name. Wright’s answer, "When you write Wright, write Wright right." Miss Roberts (in German class) But we’re discussing men, not human beings. WARNER BROS., ERIE, PENITA Page Eight THE BIRCH ROD Schlumff Floral Co. Leave all orders for flowers with The Birch Rod. We order them free of charge bg tele­ phone. Venan«o. In response to an earnest request of the Venango High school, that dignified body of people who compose the Normal Orchestra, kindly consented to furnish music for their Commencement exercises. At 5:30 p. m. Wanted. Ten men (or women) to work for the "Birch Rod." Applicants call at "Birch Rod" office. No one under sixteen need apply. A girl to do office work in Y. M. C. A. Girl about seventeen preferred. Inquire at President’s office. Tuesday, May 1 3, with Professor Gleason at A recipe for cleaning, white shoes. Anyone fumisliing such will be amply rewarded. Send songs of the Normal, to the trolley station, - 'to-number- 010, Meadville street. where they, at the entreaty of the conductor, Three men to work in garden. Experience boarded the car. unnecessary. Inquire of W. J. Snyder. The faculty were gathered in a body at the starting point and as the motorman turned on the juice, such cries as, "Don’t forget to lock the door," "Be good boys," and "Shut the cat out," could be heard, while tears flowed freely and handkerchiefs waved. The journey would have been completed without incident, had not a Spanish revolution arisen. But an American scale in the form of Blakeslee and Rusterholtz suppressed it, and having bound and gagged those unfortunate beings, they arrived at Venango with flying colors. The town was "done" under the Hon. Leo Armagost as leader. The boys being safely piloted by the "bar" to a pop counter where their thirst was quenched, they repaired io-the» church. Being repeatedly asked by the principal of the school and the pastor of the ■ church to begin, they finally consented to favor the aud­ ience with some music. Their chief number was a medley of ante-bellum airs. Time pou gave pour old hat a lift, angAfter the performance, no one else would wag. Change it for the snappiest stgle have anything to do with them but Mr. Arma­ gou ever wore. gost, who invited them to his home. After New sgring things are crowding in consuming half a bushel of apples, they gave dailg. Come and see them; bug if gou vent to their grief by singing some school songs. want to. You’ll see the qualitg at a On being told by the station agent that glance and our mirror will do the rest. there would be no car until 1 1:45, two of the Needn’t look around, gour prefer­ band decided to "Weston it" to Cambridge ence is here at ' Springs, three miles away. They did it and lived and nobody has fainted at the idea. Whether the feat was ever performed before or since is, at this writing, unknown. The writer predicts that this frightful nervous strain Exclusive Patterns in New will never be repeated by the aforesaid pair. Caps for Spring. these exciting events, the world seems to be moving as fast if not faster, their head, they marched, amid the cheers and MASONIC TEMPLE ERIE, PA. People’s Barber Shop J H. BENNETT, Prop. Shaving Hair Catting Shampooing NEWS DEPOT. DAILY and SUNDAY PAPERS Students alwaps welcome DANNY SULLIVAN Ladies' and Gents' TAIL OR Suits Cleaned and Pressed ..... ....... 50c NEW SONG A Grand Success WINDS of MEMOR Y Written from Edinboro Normal School dags. Send 15 cents for a copg. MRS. D. G. CHURCH Mesilla Park, New Mexico Edinboro Hotel E. J. SWANSON, Prop’r Meals and Lunches at all Hours. ICE CREAM : SOFT DRINKS / opg of THE BEST OU an a Ever published, m doth for $150, or Ump leather far $2.50, fill out the following slip and mail it to Neff S. Cass, Edinboro, Pa., before June 5, 1913: Save me............................... leather bound Vita at $2.50 Save me....................................cloth bound Vita at $1.50 j^fame , ^, A cops will be mailed to ani) address for 15c extra Out Theg Go $2.00 except the rumored war with Japan, so adventurous will happen until Class Day. Fancg Bands in all Class Colors ----------------Nelson has changed remarkably and his usual sly questions are now bold demands, which we trust, shall in every instance be humbly granted. Dear reader, it is for the worthy cause of the "Birch rvod. 908 State Street ERIE, PA.