STABLEY LIBRARY. STATE COLLEGE. INDIANA. PENNSYLVANIA

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CAMPUS VIEW

COMMENCEMENT NUMBER

INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA

JULY, 1906

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The Normal Herald

Vol. XII.

INDIANA, PA., JULY, 1906.

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No. 3.

Published Quarterly by the Trustees of the State Normal .School, of Indiana, Pennsylvania.

The Commencement season of 1906 im- pressed us as being an especially happy one in all its appointments and arrange- ments. Dr. Russell's fine sermon to the Christian associations; Dr. McCormick's very helpful and inspiring sermon to the graduating class, made all the more im- pressive because of its being delivered in the new and beautiful Presbyterian church; the delightful song service held on the veranda on the last Sabbath even- ing; the Commencement concert; the unicpie and artistic setting for the Class Day exercises, together with the high character of the performance; the Alumni banquet with its exceptionally good toasts; the strong program on Commence- ment Day; the splendid Commencement dinner; the careful forethought and pains- taking preparation on the part of those having the several events in charge; the keen enjoyment and sincere appreciation ■ of the visiting alumni and friends; the de- lightful breezes and smiling skies sent us by the divinities of the air; all these, and other features that might be mentioned, constituted a harmonious blending of ideal conditions, and justify us in mutual congratulations upon the success of the 1906 Commencement season.

Graduates in the Elementary Course desiring to be ready for positions in High Schools, and in other States, may well consider the advantages offered at Indiana for advanced work. The year that has

been added to the Elementary Course to make the Regular Course, of course, re- ceives full attention in the regular classes. In this respect it is unlike much special wTork which suffers from being done in very small classes and is often, therefore, slighted or pushed to one side. At the end of this year a certificate of graduation in the "Regular Course" may be obtaiued. The holder of this certificate, unlike the holder of the certificate in the Elementary Course, is qualified to teach under the "Rural High School Law" of this State. It is this "Regular" certificate that has been recognized by the State of Califor- nia, where a number of our graduates are employed.

Beyond these considerations lies the chief one, that this added year qualifies any teacher to do better work in any grade. Many graduates in other Normal Schools are fitting themselves thus for ad- vanced positions. In view of the equip- ment provided when Leonard Hall was opened, graduates of Indiana may well consider the propriety of taking this added year at their Alma Mater.

Indiana has organized a musical con- servatory in which all departments of music are provided for. The violin and other instruments, as well as the piano will be recognized. All departments are under the direction of Hamlin E. Coggs- well, Mus. M., well known in the northern part of Pennsylvania and in

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New York as thoroughly qualified for the position. Prof. Coggswell is chair- man of the Department of Music of the National Educational Association. He will he assisted by a carefully chosen corps. It is hoped that Mrs. Sawyer, who has had charge of our instrumental music, and has greatly enlarged its patronage while preserving its high standards, will remain. No better loca- tion for a musical conservatory than In- diana can be found in Western Pennsyl- vania. One of the specialties will be the preparation of teachers of music for the public schools. The demand for such teachers is greater than the supply. Prof. Coggswell expects to have more than two hundred pupils within a year. A special circular of information will be supplied upon application.

Catalogues Will Be Sent on

Application.

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Friends of Prof. Hammers will be gratified to learn that the prosperous young borough of Punxsutawney, having a population in and around it of 25,000, has bid so much more for his services than it is possible for this school to offer to any of its teachers, that he will enter upon educational work therein September.

Prof, and Mrs. Hammers will be greatly missed. Their geniality, sym- pathy and hospitality will be remem- bered long by many a student whose home- sickness was alleviated by them.

Mr. Elwin A. Spencer, of Cortland, N. Y., formerly steward of the State Normal School at Mansfield, Pa., has ac- cepted the position vacated by Prof. Hammers. Mr. Spencer brings to the office personal qualities and extended ex-

perience that have won for him high es- teem, and justify expectations of continued success. &

One of the most delightful things that conies into our lives at Indiana are the charming entertainments given each year by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sutton to the Senior Class and the Faculty. As the present year was the tenth anniversary of the class in which their son Edward grad- uated, Mrs. Sutton entertained especially for that class. She again showed her re- markable skill in weaving the colors of the class into the decorations of her beau- tiful house and the adornments of her charming refreshment tables. The pleas- ure Mrs. Sutton brings to us, each year, in these entertainments, will be one of the happy memories in all the years to come for the graduates of Indiana. Mr. John Sutton was one of the founders of the Normal School. His son and his grand- son are his worthy successors in the inter- est and service they bring to the institu- tion.

Hon. Henry HoucK. With pleasure and also with regret we note the nomination of the Hon. Henry Houck on the Republican ticket for the office of Secretary of Internal Affairs. We shall be glad if the State secures the services of Mr. Houck in such a promi- nent and honorable position, but we shall be sorry to lose from the department of public instruction one who has served it so long and so well. Mr. Houck is known and loved by the teachers all over Penn- sylvania and adjoining states, and they will indeed be sorry to see him sever his connection with the educational work of the State. The county and local institutes will greatly miss his genial presence, his

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cordial greetings and his ready wit. We of the Normal schools will miss him from our State boards where his service has al- ways been so efficient and helpful. Nev- ertheless we are sincere in extending to him our congratulations upon this new evidence of the esteem in which he is held by his fellow-citizens. 4» Dr. Russell's Sermon,

On Sabbath eveuing, June 17th, the annual sermon to the Christian Associa- tion was preached by Dr. R. M. Russell, president of Westminster College. His text was, "He that winneth souls is wise." After showing the value of a human soul, the speaker dwelt upon the importance of soul-winning and impressed upon the as- sociations the fact that the opportunities for winning souls here in school consti- tuted an obligation, and that in order to meet with God's approval in their associ- ation work they must be a body of soul- winners. The sermon was a masterly and scholarly effort, and helpful as well to the students. We shall always be glad to welcome Dr. Russell to our school. 41

Baccalaureate Sermon.

The baccalaureate sermon was preached on Sunday, June 24, in the Presbyterian Church, by Dr. Samuel McCormick, pres- ident of the Western University of Penn- sylvania.

Dr. McCormick took for his text the words, "And thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink. And Moses did so in the sight of the elders of Israel."

After vividly describing the desperate situation of the children of Israel in the early period of their history, the speaker said : "Every life has its Rephidim at

some stage of the journey to the Promised Land. Not iuto the hand of a Moses in behalf of a people, but into the hand of every man in his own behalf, God puts the rod and sends him out upon life's journey that with it he may smite the rock and bring forth the clear stream of refreshing water. What Moses, inspired of God, needed that day in the wilder- ness was a flinty rock, a simple rod, faith in God and a needy people. That is all any man needs. All these every man may have. Underneath the surface there are concealed fountains which at man's own bidding may be made to send forth the clearest streams of wealth and power.

"Failure, total or partial, is almost al- ways the fault of the individual. He did not plan ; or he did not think ; or he did not put his soul into it ; or he did not at the right moment stretch forth his hand to lay hold on his opportunity. The final issue does not depend on the multitude of opportunities ; it depends on the man, on his mental and moral attitude toward the world, his alertness of mind, his intensity of purpose, his honesty of soul, his hun- ger for the highest good, his openness to truth and good and God ; he it is whose rod is omnipotent, A rock, a rod, faith in God, smiting ; that is life, that is glory, that is the splendid fulfilment of his di- vine mission in the world. In the place where self-forgetfulness and sacrifice and service are, there is the true Rephidim, and smiting there the richest and the most abundant streams for self and the world and Christ are made to issue forth. Never will he, who seeks his own happi- ness simply, who strives for personal suc- cess only, who would gather for himself, regardless of his fellows, never will he

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find life's treasures or cause the stream of rejoicing to flow.

'All about us, close beside us, under- neath us, everywhere, these rocks lie waiting. The rock of Truth ; smite it and the stream of gladness will come forth for him who smites and for those who quart' and are satisfied. The rock of Faith ; smite it and once more the stream will issue, mighty, refreshing — faith in man and faith in God ; faith in self and faith in life ; faith in good and faith in right ; faith in the eternal principles of virtue, and faith in the eternal endless- ness and continuity of the moral constitu- tion of God's world. The rock of Service — shall it be smitten, too, or may the busy man, intent on truth and made mighty through faith, may he pass that rock by ? Nay; else knowledge and faith alike avail nothing for self or mankind. The rock of Love ; it, too, must be smitten in order that service shall bless. He is greatest who serves most, and he who loves most is he alone who can serve best."

In conclusion Dr. McCormick turned to the graduating class with the following words of warning and advice : "It is right that I should add a word to you of personal character. You are about to go out into another kind of life. Your temp- tation will be to look upon your work as the most important thing in the world. As compared with your life, your work is nothing. I bid you consider your life, what it shall be, what influence it will exert, what joy it shall bring you. I bid you to make it a matter of your chiefest concern that it shall be rich in its beauty, in its essential worth, in its power for good, in its love of truth, in its mighty faith, in its loving service.

"Go forth with faith in God, with hope in your soul, with courage and trust, and you will go forth to that which will mean blessing to men, joy to your own soul and peace with God forever."

Commencement Concert.

On Monday evening, June 25th, the Indiana Choral Society gave Gaul's " Holy City."

The chorus met in the School parlor about eight o'clock, marched into the chapel and took their places upon the stage. The audience was nearly all present by this time.

After the chorus was seated, the orches- tra played the opening overture which led into the first chorus, "No Shadows Yonder."

This chorus, as were all the others, was roundly applauded.

After the last chorus, "Great and Marvellous are Thy "Works, Lord God," Mr. Smith thanked the chorus for their excellent work, and grasped the hands of the soloists, expressing himself as being greatly pleased with their singing. The principals in the production were: Mr. S. G. Smith, Director.

Miss Mabel McCreight, Pianist ; Miss Mary McCreight, Soprano; Miss Mary Caldwell, Alto ; Mr. J. R. King, Tenor ; Mr. W. Pearl Walker, Bass.

Opera House ( hehestra. William Banks, Director, Flute.

John Lyon, Violin ; Henry I. Wilson, Violin ; Joe Srp, Clarionet ; Lisle Myers, Cornet ; Ira Myers, Trombone ; Welling- ton Clark, Double Bass: Karl Hammers, Drums.

Quartette :

Misses McCreight a n d Caldwell, Messrs. King and Pierce.

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Trio— "At Eventide It Shall be Light," Misses Mary McCreight, Mary Caldwell and Violet Stumpf.

Class Day.

The class day exercises of 1906 will long be remembered by the alumni and friends whose privilege it was to attend them.

It was a happy thought which prompted the time honored custom and place to be set aside and in its stead one of Shake- speare's most delightful plays be given in the old historic grove. The play selected for the occasion was, "As You Like It." From the appearance of the first characters to Miss Baker's epilogue, the audience seemed ready to enjoy to the utmost everything that was said and done. Every member of the cast did creditable work, and entered into it with a spirit and earnestness which pleased the large, attentive audience.

Among those deserving special mention are Hazel (Crawford as Orlando, Olive Black as Oliver, Mary Baker as Rosalind, Henrietta Matthews as Celia, Miss Stein- metz as Touchstone, Bertha Mensch as Audrey.

No trouble or expense had been spared in providing suitable costumes and these with the attractive stage setting contributed not a little to the success of the afternoon. The temporary stage, with its background of hemlock boughs and its covering, the gray clouds of the sky ; for on this after- noon nature seemed chary of her blue sky and sunshine. Indeed at the beginning of the play and for some little time, even the most sanguine feared a shower would spoil the performance. But the players were undaunted, each went on with her part seemingly unconscious of the threaten-

ing shower. As the afternoon wore on the clouds scattered and before the close of the play, the sun came peeping out as if to give his approval to the performance.

To Miss Peale's untiring efforts and skill is due the credit of this another dramatic success for the school.

The following is the cast : —

Duke Senior Emma Davis

Duke Frederic Myrtle Burgess

Amiens, a lord Josephine Jamison

Jaques, a lord Nora Hay

Le Beau, a courtier Louise Sellers

Charles, the wrestler Gretta Hamerly

Oliver ( Rrothprs \ Olive Black

Orlando | Brolners j Hazel Crawford

Adam, a servant Mary Moorehead

Touchstone, a clown Jesse Steininetz

^n'vVn- ! Shepherds 1— - ...Mary Johnston Silvina | ■ j Irene Wilson

William, a country fellow Dora Moot

Rosalind, daughter to the banished duke... Mary Baker

Celia, daughter to Duke Frederic. ..Henrietta Matthews

Phebe, a shepherdess Adah Keller

Audrey, a country wench Bertha Mensch

LORDS— Grace Miller, Harriet Waller, Martha Graff,

Olive Black

PAGES— Helen Crawford, Minnie Alter

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Alumni Banquet.

The Alumni banquet was held in the spacious dining room of the Thomas Sut- ton Hall, Tuesday evening, June 26, 8:30 p. m.

Upwards of 250 alumni and friends assembled to exchange greetings and do honor to their Alma Mater.

Mr. Rehm, our capable caterer, served the refreshments and in praise it is only necessary to say they were up to his usual standard of excellence.

These viands, perhaps acting as sort of a John Barleycorn, together with the spirit of the occasion, seemed to inspire the speakers of the evening with unusual eloquence.

Mr. Edward H. Sutton, president of the Alumni association, in a neat little speech introduced the toast master, Mr.

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Joseph McCunly, of the class of 78, who is a master hand at master of ceremonies.

The first toast, "The Trustees," was handled by Mr. Thomas Sutton, {(resi- dent of the Board. His connection with the trustees from the opening of the Nor- mal, made his remarks of special interest. He spoke of the self sacrifice of these trustees in their loyalty to the school and the complete absence of graft in all of their dealings — a happy allusion in this day and generation. He spoke earnestly and feelingly and was greatly appreci- ated, knowing as we do that the interests of the Normal are almost as dear to our trustees as their own personal interests.

Dr. Charles Rink, a physician of She- locta, was spokesman for the class of '96. They were portrayed as a class of pro- nounced opinions — with a reputation of preferring to rule rather than to be ruled, — however all differences of the past seemed to have been buried and they returned, feeling the days spent at the Normal had been their happiest and il- lustrating that none of the Alumni could be more loyal than they.

Miss Leonard, so versatile as we all know her — loving everybody and so loved by everybody — was given the subject, "Everybody and ■ Everything." With the sweet spirit so characteristic of her, she spoke in her inimitable way and from her heart of the pleasure she was realiz- ing in meeting her children of the past. and of the pleasure imparted to her as she received communications from, in- deed, all parts of the world. After con- firming all that had been said in regard to the trustees and the class of '96, and speaking somewhat of the glories of the Normal, she bade each one a welcome at all times to his Alma Mater.

Rev. W. F; Shields, of Oregon, a re- turned missionary from Siam, and of the class of '85, was called upon and paid the compliment that in his travels throughout the world, he found no pret- tier spot than this one in Western Penn- sylvania.

Miss 8tac.kh.ouse, of the class of '06, was assigned the subject "( lass Reminis- cences." She proved herself quite a po- etess— portraying in rhyme the character- istics of her classmates — according to her portrayal. The class is marked by the usual fitness of Indiana graduates.

Dr. Waller, after a brief allusion to the past, dwelt upon the future of our Normal :

While we have accomplished more than anticipated in the past few years, we are not a self-satisfied school, and in time we shall realize the pleasure of a new gymnasium, and even a new chapel and new library. With ambitious trus- tees, and, we might add, our ambitious principal, these ideals may be realized.

He spoke of the loss of our steward and of several of our teachers for the coming year, but assured us that very competent persons had been secured to fill their places, hence the strength of the school not lessened.

After Dr. Waller's address all re- paired to Recreation Hall where, with music furnished by Kettering's orchestra, many tripped the "light fantastic toe" until the small hours of the morning.

Commencement Day.

The Commencement exercises this year were held in the Oak Grove where just the day before the class of 1906 had pre- sented so successfully Shakespeare's "As You Like It." The weather was ideal

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and no program more in harmony with the surroundings could have been arranged even if the diversion from the established custom of holding commencement exercises in the Chapel had been previously known.

Representative members of the gradu- ating class did credit to themselves and the school. Pleasant delivery and quality in treatment of subject matter held the audience of over 500 in admiring attention for several hours. Interspersed throughout the program was music rendered by four young ladies graduating from the Music department. Thirteen persons were also for- mally graduated at this time from the Com- mercial department. The music by Ketter- ing's orchestra at intervals impressed on one the peculiar appropriateness of the place.

Near the close of the program the diplomas were presented to the class by Dr. Waller, who gave an impressive ad- dress and sent them forth" with the best wishes and benediction of their Alma Mater. Thus ended the final exercises of the class of 1906, whose "Nunc Altius" will lead her forty-one members to believe that the close of school life is truly " Finiens at Capiens."

The following is the program :

March Orchestra

Invocation Rev. Dr. King

Salutatory Two Nature Poets

Edith Agnes Spencer

Reading Jean Valjean and the Bishop

Nellie Grace Smith

Music Piano Quartette

Misses Cameron, Craig, Griffith and Wynkoop

Essay The Cost of a Standing Army

Nora Hay

Essay. _The Work of the Hague Conference

Anna Laura Buterhaugh

Music Orchestra

Reading Dr. Pickwick in a Dilemma

Effie Leota Shields

Essay When the Trees are Green

Anna Bruce

Music Piano Duo

Misses Cameron and Griffith

Reading Chariot Race

Myrtle Burgess

Valedictory Essay St. Francis of Assisi

Anna May Daugherty

Music Orchestra

Reading — a, Extract from Snow Bound ;

b, L'Envoi, S. Catherine Crusan

Presentation of Diplomas

Music Orchestra

J. X. K. H. 4>

Model School Commencement.

The closing exercises of the Model school were held on Wednesday, June 20th, from nine to eleven o'clock. Although the morning was rainy a large number of friends of the school were present. The leading feature of the pro- gram was the teaching by the members of the Senior class under the observation of the State Board. All acquitted them- selves very creditably and many favorable comments on their work were made.

The exercises were concluded with music and recitations in the various rooms. A considerable amount of the art and industrial work done during the year was on exhibition. This included sketches in water color, pencil, charcoal, original design, and work in wood, reed, raffia and

tilo matting.

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Corner Stone Ceremony.

The corner stone of "Silas M. Clark Hall," the new boys' dormitory, was laid on Monday afternoon, June 4th. A platform had been erected over the foundation of the new structure at the northwest corner. The speakers were Hon. Jno. P. Elkin, Dr. D. J. Waller, J. Wood Clark and Berlin Empfield, presi- dent of the class of 1906, under whose

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direction the ceremony was conducted. The dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Geo. 8. Holmes, pastor of the Methodist Church, Indiana, and the stone with a tin box set in the under side was put in place.

The tin box inside the stone contained quite a number of things. A new base- ball with the Kiski-Indiana score written on it, the class roll, the roll of the trustees and of the faculty, an Evening Gazette and a Pittsburg paper of recent date, and the picture and biography of the late Hon. Silas M. Clark, for whom the new building will be named, were inside the box.

The stone is located in the northwest corner of the foundation. It is not of great size. On the face of the stone is carved the inscription, '06.

The State Board.

The State Board of Examiners of the Indiana Normal School for 1900 have come and gone, and we must say that we have not had in recent years a more agreeable set of examiners.

The weather in the main was favorable ; the study hall and the laboratory in which the examinations were held, were pleas- ant ; the work was not hurried ; the stu- dents were not excited, and the examiners looked over the papers more carefully than has been done for many years, and both privately and publicly expressed their commendation of the work of the school.

As has been the case with members of other State Boards in the past, they were greatly impressed with the way in which all the students settled down to work in the examinations and the honesty with which they did their work.

As usual all the Seniors, Middlers and Juniors recommended by the Faculty were passed by the State Board.

We shall all be glad to welcome back to the Indiana Normal each and every member of the State Board of 1900.

The following are the names of the gentlemen that constituted the Board:

Hon. John Q. Stewart, Deputy Super- intendent of Public Instruction.

Principal E. Oram Lyte, Millersville.

Superintendent F. E. Downes, Harris- burg.

Superintendent Andrew Lester, Leaver county.

Superintendent Miles A. Milliron, Ann- strong county.

Superintendent Henry Pease, Titue- ville.

Superintendent F. W. Bobbins, Beth- lehem.

Superintemdent R. C. Shaw, West- moreland county.

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Huyghenian Open Meeting.

The play " Nathan Hale" given by the Huyghenian Society in the Normal Chapel Saturday evening, April 21st, deserves special mention. "Nathan Hale" and " Alice Adams " were well represented by Mr. Empfield and Miss Grundy respec- tively, the latter showing considerable talent in the cleverness of her acting. Special scenery for the play was prepared by Rev. George S. Holmes — and the cast were drilled by Miss Peale, instructor in Elocution. Both may be congratulated on the results of their efforts. The Opera House Orchestra furnished excellent music.

Notice to '00's.

The second installment of our memorial assessment will soon be due. Miss Jetfery

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was greatly pleased with your prompt re- plies to her first note. Let us anticipate her call this time. Don't be later thau Jan. 1st. If any '00's have not yet heard from Miss Jeffery, write her at once at 33 Barbour Place, New Castle, Pa.

Virgil C. Zener. O

Reunion of the Class of 1896.

The class of 1896 returned for their reunion bearing with them the fine spirit and the dignity of ten years' experience in the real school of life. Time has dealt kindly with them. Three of those care free girls were accompanied by little daughters, while several of the boys have wisely taken unto themselves wives.

The members of the class present during commencement week were Elizabeth A. Beighel, Jule W. Cohen Klaftor, Elizabeth E. Craig Mohr, Anna Mary Duvall, Jesse Ellenberger Patton, Frances C. Go£f Sagerson, Jeannette M. Gorman Smitten, Ida E. Johnston, Anna Mary Jones, Gertrude McCracken Gulp, Carrie I. Noel, Nancy Portser Archibald, Lydia Roberts Rogers, Mary Edna Sansom, Lida Scott Hughes, Mabel "Waller Mack, Agnes Wilson Smith, James F. Chapman, J. B. Craig, John F. Hammers, John M. Leonard, Louis F. Lutton, Dr. Charles E. Rink, Edward H. Sutton.

On Saturday evening, June 23, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sutton with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sutton entertained the class and the members of the faculty who had been the teachers of the visiting class. The entertainment was beautiful in its appointments. The class colors, straw and maroon, were carried out in the decorations and in the refreshments. The reception so thoughtfully planned, was enjoyed highly by every fortunate guest.

A drive to Creekside with a chicken and waffle dinner as its object was another event of interest to the class and to the teachers and friends who accompanied them.

The class of 1896 are charming guests; the Normal hopes to see them often.

M. M. H. 0

The Alumni.

"If you know facts of general interest concerning yourself or other alumni, share your blessings and at once send them to the editor of the Herald. So shall you be spared tedious editorials and become that wonderful being, 'A bene- factor.' "

Alumni Business Meeting.

The annual business meeting of the Alumni was held in Leonard Hall on Tuesday morning, June 26th, at nine o'clock. The matter of yells and songs at the Commencement dinner was brought up for discussion, and it was the sense of the meeting that only the graduating class and the Alumni should give their class yells aud songs. The following officers were chosen for the coming year :

President— Frank D. St. Clair, '97, Saltsburg, Pa.

Vice President — C. Gregg Llewellyn, '97, Brownsville, Pa.

Secretary — Laura M. Dickie, '03, In- diana, Pa.

Treasurer — N. Annette Shaw, '97, 2714 Versailles avenue, McKeesport, Pa.

Alumni Notes.

Prof. R. Willis Fair, scientific class 1877, one of the principals of Kiskimine-

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tas Springs school, has been nominated, with a majority above all other candi- dates in his district, for the Legislature of Pennsylvania, lower house. Mr. Fair's Normal friends will speak for his success and work for it whenever opportunity offers. ^

Lawrence M. Sebring, '96, is United States Judge in Alaska. He was another member of the class of '96 who was greatly missed at the recent Commence- ment reunion. ^

We want to congratulate Charles E. Rink, '96, upon his exceedingly clever speech in answer to the toast to the class, given at the Alumni banquet. We hope to hear from him many times on similar occasions. ^

Albert F. McCluskey, '98, graduated this June in the Medical Department of the University of Colorado. He is al- ready practicing medicine with success in Boulder. He called at his Alma Mater during a visit he made East on account of the illness of his aunt, Miss Mary McCluskey. ^

Mr. Joe C. Trees, '92, and Mrs. Trees, nee Claudine Willison, were Commence- ment visitors. The Normal looks upon them always as among the best of her friends. The brightness, elasticity and cheer of Mr. Trees are natural, for health and good fortune smile upon him perpet- ually. s

We have just had word from Jean McBurney, '94, who is in Tak Hing Chau, West River, South China. We have the same word from her that we have from many others. She is glad, through the Herald, to keep in touch with her many Normal friends.

W. Ross McConnell, '00, graduated with the class of 1906 in the Pennsylva- nia State Agricultural College. Being an expert entomologist, he has been aj>- pointed at Harrisburg as assistant in the Department of Economic Entomology. The Normal shares with the State college the honor of the tastes and acquirements of Mr. McConnell.

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Clarence A. McKee, '00, considers himself most fortunate in being trans- ferred from Legaspi, Albay Province, Philippine Islands, where he has been a supervising teacher, to the schools of Ma- nila. As he expects to return to Amer- ica to complete a college course, he finds the more advanced teaching which he is doing in Manila agreeable to him. He wisely aims to get education from his work and travel and he has planned to visit Palestine, Egypt and Europe. This summer he attended the Teachers' Vaca- tion Assembly in Manila, where he stud- ied Psychology, History of Colonial ( !ov- ernment and Colonization, Philippine History and the Spanish language.

Two of our Normal girls graduated this year at the Teachers' College, Co- lumbia University, New York — Miss Virginia Reynolds, '84, and Miss Ada Gallaher, '96. Both of these laches have been most successful as teachers. Miss Reynolds has for a number of years been a member of the Faculty of the State Normal School, Farmville, Virginia. The striving for higher attainments which characterizes our graduates, is one of the tests of the stimulating influence of our own school.

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Mr. Weston F. Shields, who was vale- dictorian of his class in 1885, made us his first visit, since graduating, at this Commencement time. He is pastor of a Presbyterian church in Oregon and came East as a delegate to the Presbyterian General Assembly which met in Iowa. Since graduating he has served nine years as a missionary in Siam. He still looks young but impresses one as a man of ex- perience, ability and power.

Mary E. Blair, '02, has-been elected as a teacher in the grammar grades of the Riverside, California, schools. Her Indiana diploma was recognized by the County board for work in that grade. 4»

Charles Ray, '02, was on June 25 re- elected principal of the Saltsburg schools at an increased salary. 0

We have a Commencement program from the Whittier Union High school, California. In the list of graduates we find the name of Sara A. Heath, the daughter of Margaret Woods Heath, '7'.'. From the scene of her mother's girlhood we send this young lady congratulations.

Dr. Howard C. Bee, '00, has sold his practice at Reno, Ohio, and after taking a post-graduate course at Chicago Uni- versity will locate at Lima, Ohio. 0

Our W. Ford Gibson has been elected principal of the Westmont public schools, which position was made vacant by the resignation ot Miss Pearl Bash, '92. 0

Margaretta D. Bennett, '01, was a vis- itor at Normal during Commencement.

Orlando Oldham, '05, visited Normal during Commencement. Mr. Oldham has a good position in the chemical de- partment of the Cambria works, Johns- town, Pa. 0

Frank S. Snyder, '05, is home from Gettysburg College, and attended the re- union of his class at Normal. a

Mr. J. S. Brown, '05, was re-elected

principal of the East End Public schools,

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Mr. S. K. Cunningham, '02, is now a Junior at Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pa. During the past year Mr. Cunningham acted as principal of the New Wilmington Public schools. The regularly elected principal had resigned, owing to his inability to successfully con- trol the school, and Mr. Cunningham succeeded in reorganizing the school and did his work with high credit. 0

Ford B. Craig, '02, graduated this year

from Jefferson Medical College and has

received an appointment to a hospital in

Pittsburg.

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Claude E. Bath, '02, after a very se- vere illness of several months duration, was able to be with his friends during Commencement week. 0

Wilmer Wood, '01, and Ernest Work, '00, are home from the University of Mi- chigan. Mr. Work expects to finish the four years' course in about one and a half years from the present time. 0

Florence Wilson, '02, visited her sister Irene, '06, during Commencement week.

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Miss Anna M. Lyons. '89, and Miss Culp, of the Allegheny Kindergarten College, spent several days in May with Mi>> Cameron and Man Leonard.

0 Elbie E. Creps, 'n-i. has closed a very successful year's work at Gettysburg Col- lege. Mr. Crepe is a member of the Ool-

Leg Glee club. 0

C'lvde G. Guthrie. '99, who will next year finish his course in law at Johns II pkins, is spending the summer in Eu- r< ipe, 0

Mr. William J. Jack ami his wife, who was Martha B. Taylor. '00, are spending the summer in Indiana. Mr. Jack ex- pects to he in San Francisco next year. 0

Anna W. Wigton, '05, visited Dr. ami Miss II hues during the term.

Mr>. A la I ler Fox. '92, ofMcK •-

port, visited Miss Olive Buterbaugh dur- ing Commencement week.

Paul B. Tiffany, '04. is with his br.v ther. H. G. Tiffany, who lives on a '... a ranch near Denver. Colorado.

The class of '05 was present in force during Commencement week. Over fifty of the class were back and they hTled rive tables at the Commencement dinner. A pleasant feature oi their reunion was a hay-ride to the Country club. a

J. G. Carroll. '87, \\. W. Fair. "77. Frank P. Barnhart. '95, and Alvin Sher- bine. '98, have been nominated for the Asa mbly in their resjx?etive districts. a

The class of '96 has about completed arrangements for their memorial window in Leonard Hall, and we understand that

the class of '95 ha.- pre-empted another window. Let the good work continue: we will find plenty of windows for you.

Marriages.

We have an item of real news from Wheeling, West Va.

Mary B. Clingerman. x7. was married

t" Mr. George Edson Coray, of Wheeling,

on June 6, 1906. The wedding was; very

quiet, only the immediate families being

present Mr-. Coray is a business man in

Wheeling, although he is a Pennsylvauian.

being a brother of E. A. Coray. Jr.. of

Wilkes-Barre. who is nominated on one of

the state tickets for Secretary of Internal

affairs. The home of Mr. and Mrs. C>ray

is in Wheeling.

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Miss Mildred V. Irviu. "01. is one

number ^i L'irls in Saltsburg who have

married voting men who went there as

teachers in Kiskimiuetas Springs School.

The wedding was a very beautiful one

and took place on the 28th of June, at the

home of the bride's father and mother in

Saltsburg. when Miss Irvin became the

wife oi Prof. Sidney B. Morton, of

Chicago, formerly a teacher at Kiski and

now teaching at Tart School, Watertown.

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Married on Wednesday. June 27. 1 in the First Presbyterian Church. Johns- town. Prof. Herbert R. Jaques to Miss Ida Katherine Seigh. Prof. Jaques was for several years oue oi the most useful and beloved members oi the faculty of Indiana. He is now Superintendent oi Manual Training in the public schools of Johnstown. This city is to be the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jaques in the future and

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the Herald will ponvey to them there the loving good wishes of Mr. Jaques' students and fellow teachers at Indiana. 0 Miss Ella Bertha Briney, '02, and Mr. Lawrence Cloyd Saxman were married on Wednesday, June 20, 1906, at Wilkins- burg, Pa.

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Miss Elizabeth May Ramsay and Mr. Washington Righter Craig were married on Tuesday, July 10, 1906, at the home of the bride's parents in Saint Mary's, Pa. Mrs. Craig is the sister of our students, Miss Christine Ramsay and Miss Grace Ramsay. She was herself, a year or two ago, one of the most charming of our younger girls and belongs to a family, many of whose members have been edu- cated at Indiana. a

Dr. William Emory Hyskell and Mary Hays Bell were married on Wednesday, June 6, 1906, at the residence of the bride, 811 Green avenue, Altoona, Pa., by Rev. Horace L. Jacobs, pastor of the First Methodist church. Mrs. Hyskell was a prominent teacher in the Altoona city schools and has many warm friends. Dr. and Mrs. Hyskell were both members of the class of '96. We greatly regretted their absence from their class reunion at commencement time. a

A large number of guests were present at the marriage of David Elmer Beegle, of New Kensington, and Miss Elizabeth Virginia Davis, of Apollo, which was celebrated at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. M. M. Thompson, of Indiana, on Thursday afternoon, June 14, at 2 o'clock, by the Rev. H. F. King, pastor of the Baptist church. To escape the usual railroad station scene the newly wedded

couple took a cab and were driven to Blairsville Intersection, where they were to take a fast train for the east. a

The engagement is announced of our aforetime student Miss Stella Joseph to Mr. A. S. Leopold. We esteem it a very gracious thing when our old friends share their good news with the Normal people. a

Miss Julia F. Alexander, of Allegheny, of the class of 1902, and Geo. W. Lenkard, of Reynoldsville, were married May 23d, 1906, at Reynoldsville, Pa. 4»

Married on Thursday, June 21st, 1906, in Pittsburg, Miss Jean Edwards Pitcairn and Dr. John C. Calhoun.

Miss Jennie K. Johnston, '93, and Mr. John Pettit Latferty were married on Thursday, June 21st, 1906, in Pittsburg. a

To all of these dear young people whose marriages we have the happiness to record this month we send our warmest love and heartiest congratulations.

Normal Notes.

Our Hart B. Daugherty, of Indiana, son of