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Ok. U YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN. FRIDAY, JUNE 8, J9l7 NO. 35 ace Emery Gives College Honors to be �ssembly Speaker 60Q Students Soo� to Brilliant Recital Awarded Wednesday Delayed by Train Bid Normal Farewell ung Artist'sT echnique and In- K eynote of Last Assembly Will be Women of College Adopt War Baccalaureate Sunday, June 17, terpretative Power Excellent '·To the Victors" Resolutions Wednesday I Opens Commencement Program given 1n he graduating recital The last general assembly coming A late train denied Normal College With the Noriµal College Commence- ase Auditorium, Wednesday even next week will be a fitting close fo the members the ment only one week in the future, by Miss '1race W. Emery, pianist, students and faculty year's actviities. The fifth annual of s brilliant in the extreme. Miss privilege and pleasure of hearing Dr. something the excitement and yet ery has gone far beyond the ama- awarding of College honors consti Caroline Bartlett Crane, noted c:lvic Withal solemnity that pervades the r sfage and played with aplomb and tutes the orders of the day. While worker, of Kalamazoo, at general as- campus during graduation week is al She present- ish of a professional. not all the honor men are here, yet a sembly Wednesday morning. l\ll'rs. ready noticeable. I t is estimated that a program of staggering difficulty goodly number will be on the plat mbly about six hundred students will bid a manner deserving enthusiastic Crane arrived shortly after asse to mmendation, and played entirely form to receive the public recognition had been dismissed, but since the farewell the portals of the insti thout notes at that. Her technique of the College for excellence in ora committee had no definite knowledge tution with the close of the coming astonishing, and her facile execu tory, debating, athletics, and in other as to just what time.she would arrive, festivities. and exceedingly dif n of complex fields. no arrangements were made for her The Commencement week program compositions was really wonder- ,ult The list In athletics will include the will be inaugurated by the Bacca !. To play, as she did, a program to appear later in the day. at includes a movement from the men 011. teams in too'tball, !soccer, Besides the usual announcements, laureate address to- be delivered Sun riking "Italian Concerto" of Bach, basketball, tennis, track, baseball, and Wednesday's assembly was featured day evening by the Rev. George L. of e great "Sonata Pathetique" the women who have passed the tests by the unanimous adoption by the wo- Cady, of the Plymouth Congregational ethoven, a group of modern temper for physical efficiency. These will be men of the College of the war time church of Lansing. ental compositions, and en that presented with special monogramed Since Last Friday Monday, the second ot the cere emendous test of virtuosity, the resolutions drawn up by the commit- day - rotchnical, intricate and dazzling certificates made from a design re We have learned that: tee appointed at the women's mass monies, will see many events, among flat Concerto" of Liszt, is a triumph cently gotten out, indicating their Dean White has not resigned. meeting two weeks ·back. The tesolu- which Will be the Senior and Degree does itself. Miss Emery, however, achievements. not abscond with the r - Class Day exercises/ Ivy Day cere- sure S. Seinen did tions as read by the committee ep t play with merely technical The men In debating and oratory C. A. funds. mony, Campus Her resentative, Miss Grace Gibson, are as Songfest, and Conserv- ss-she interprets as well. Ponton was not stabbed by a love lier will be awarded gold medals having follows: atory Commencement. uch is firm, her tone brilliant, rival. pression admirable. In the DeBussy the intercollege contes1ls in 'Which we, 'the women of the Michigan Tuesday is to be Alumni Day. It they have participated engraved upon Prof. Peet has not discovered any lair de Lune," she was most suc new d eath d ea 1 mg. exp 1osive. · State Normal College in order to serve will be devoted to those former stu- producing the mysterious them. The .fourwomen who have won ssful in The Senior girls have not placed the our country in our daily living, re- dents who return for the week, and mosphere, the glamour of a misty platform honors this year, Ivaleen Hough, Lois Sullivan, Martha Horton, ban on wearing caps and gowns. solve; will be marked by a big mass meeting oonlight evening, with occasional 1. and Geneva Ratliff will have their Summer students will not be requir- in Pease Auditorium at 2: 30 which ursts of radiance and serene beauty. ed to wear uniform·dress. To practice and to teach ha bits he Chopin "Butterfly Etude" was medals in special design for use as of thrift, orderliness and obedience. will be addressed by Wm. R. Moss of pendants. No new Class Day participants are armingly played; the Arensky "Pres to be elected. 2. To observe regular and whole- the class of '91, now prominent law- mood These medals are eagerly looked e la Mer" expressed the pensive Penmanship has not been crossed some habits of living. yer of Chicago, and also a recegtion duced by the sea; and the "Aeolus" forward to and proudly worn by their possessors. Also the new Switzer cup off the required list. 3. To wear simple and sufficient in the main building thruout the even- f Gernsheim proved a veritable cave clothing. • · f the winds, with only rude Boreas will be presented to the debating club For all there was commendable ing. 4. To keep informed on the war issing. The deep feeling of the which has secured most points during about the last issue o/. The News, our The climax of the Commencement the year. and the problems connect�d with it. eethoven "Sonata" was marked, and readers are indebted to Miss Pauline program will be reached Wednesday of the Liszt ,special music will be furnished for Derbyshire and Mr. John B. Hubbard. That we may be able to do these e second movement when at 9:30 President Henry Concerto" was notable for the bell the occasion and appropriate speeches The rest is to be accredited to us, as things, we ask the College to offer King ike tone and exceeding beauty of its delivered "To the Victors" and in usual. special work in personal hygiene, food Churchill of Oberlin College will endition. A great part of this typi presentation of the awards. values, the wise expenditure of money, deliver the Commencement address. ally Lisztian composition was played An exhibit of medals and certi"fu. and in current topics related to the Following Dr. King?s speech, grad cates will be made in the main corri LaS t Y • W • • C • A M eet• 101, rl war. t tremendous speed, and the clear uates will be presented with their di- and underlying rhythm were dors on Tuesday of next week, giving on the suggestion of the chairman, hrasing The last Y. w. C. A. meeting of this plomas. The Commencement Dinner Mrs. Baskerville was etrec a foretaste of th� occasion itself. The the assembly voted to have 15 0 cop- otable. 0 which will s.erved in tlie gymnasium ive in the accompaniment ot the mutto wm be "To the Victors." Town term and school year will be held at ies of the resolutions printed, that the will 'Concerto." people have found these programs in Starkweather Hall next Wednesday girls might have them to take b.ome follow the customary march of tetesting in the past and they are Miss Emery has made may friends evening, June 13, at 6:30. The meet with them. The expense is to be de- the graduates, faculty members, and cordially invited to be present again nd admirers in this city by her grac frayed by a "Copper" assembly next returned Alumni about the campus. this year. ing to be conducted by the Seniors ous playing for various local organi week. This will conclude the program of ations, and her popularity is also will be inventorial or restrospective the week. reat in the college. She was over- in nature as is suggested by the topic whelmed with armfuls of roses, pre 1917 Aurora Out Monday of the leader, Miss Lillian Priestap, Euclideans Conclude Yiear Normal College Alumni are urged sented by little Misses Lorinda Mc to make" a special effort 'to get back Business Manager Benner of the "What Have Been the Really Worth Andrew and Jean Paton, and was With a busiifess meeting Monday 1917 Aurora announces that the Sen While Things of My College Life?" for this year's Comme'ncement week. cordially recalled again and again, re ior annual will be put on sale on Mon Various �ther members of this year's night in room 54, the Euclidean So- The second Almuni News letter is be- ceiving several recalls after her final day of next week, both in the Aurora graduating class will give short talks ciety closed a very successful year of ing sent out this week, every listed number. and favorite hymns will be sung. The task of war registration in De office and in room 3. Those who have activity under the leadership of Helen graduate receiving a copy, The is signed up for the book are asked to Every girl on the campus is urged troit kept Mr. Laurence Smith from Gifford, president, and Professor :ID. A. suance of this letter annually now present their receipts if they have to be present at this meeting as it will is appearing as assisting soloist, greatly Lyman, patron. Officers kep them to avoid any possible mis be full of help and benefit to all. for the com- a definite part of the Normal College to the regret of those who have heard t ing year were elected as follows: understanding as to whether or not a program, the purpose being to keep him. Carl Lindegren sang very ac President-Vada Vernon. book has been ordered. Only fifty ceptably as substitute, however, giv Help Support Ambulance Vice President-Catherine Gunn. all Normalites in touch with campus ing Sidney Homer's setting of "The extra copies will be available and it life each year. behooves both faculty members and Secretary-W'tl.nda Daggy. Sailor back from the sea and the hun At the Interdiocesan , Conference • Treasurer-Edith M. Cargill. Pease Auditorium • students who want 1917 Auroras who will be the scene ter home from the hill;" "Only a of the main gatherings have not already done so, to leave held, at Grand Rapids, May 25 and 26 of Commence· Rose," and the rollicking "Rolling The marriage or Gladys Emma ment Week for their orders this af,ternoon or tomor it was voted, acting upon the sugges the third time. Alum Down to Rio," with "The Pretty Crea Poole, '13, and Howard Charles Lethe ni headquarters will be maintained in row. These extras will be sold to first tion of a member and with the ap ture" as an encore. Mrs. A. R. McAn mon was solemnized Saturday, June 2 comers, irrespective of age or sex. , room 30, where a reception committee drew was a delightful accompanist. proval of the National President, that at the home of the bride in Detroit. will be on duty thruout the week. The stage was beautiful with spring The News confidently expects the the Girls' Friendly Society of the Mid 1917 Aurora to hit a high mark in flowers and greenery. After the pro West purchase and support an ambu gram Miss Emery's friends gathered general attractiveness and quality of lance for on as their distinctive To Deliver the Addre��s at the Alumni in the director's rooms to congratulate engraving and printing. Many fea e year, her upon her most successful recital. tures, among them a very fine scenic Red Cross work. section and an insert in colors, are This �bulance w!ll bear the name Mass Meeting on Tuesday, June 19, '17 promised, Every Normal student and of the Society to the front in the work Camp Fire Girls Meet faculty member should get an Aurora. of saving life and will be Number One in what is hoped will be an increasing Late last Wednesday afternoon Roll of Honor. It will cost $1,600 and there gathered together on athletic Ivy Day Speakers Chosen 'the Normal College chapter has pledg field thirty Camp Fire girls and their ed $25 toward the total. guardians, a fine representation of Imogene Smith has been chosen ora Miss Lida Clark, of the Art Depart true Camp "Fire spirit. tor of the day at the Ivy Day exer ment, will gladly receive contributions Mr. Bremer, who is in Ypsilanti cises which follow the Class Day ex· from those interested. The local com representing the National Playground ercises, Monday afternoon, June 18th. mittee hope to be ready to forward Movement gave a very interesting and The choice was made by Professors the amount by the fourth of July. much appreciated talk along that line. Barbour and Lathers, special faculty Following a contest in bandaging, a committee on the matter. Miss Smith supper of weenies, pickles, rolls, and has an excellent record as a student, 1917 Vacation Longer coffee, was prepared over a big Jog being a member of the Stoic Society, fire. besides being prominent in the activi This year's vacationwill period for the At dusk and by the light of the fire ties of various campus organizations, Normal College be about a week came the impressive Council Meeting two of which are the Portia Literary longer than usual, the last classes for in charge of Mrs. W. P. Bowen, guard Society and the Normal Dramatic the regular school year just closing ian of the charter fire of the Physical Club. being held next Friday, June 15, while Education group. A new fire under The other speakers of the day as classes will not bfgin next fall until the leadership of Maradia B. Clark announced by Grace Ryf-n, vice presi October 1. Last year classes closed was made welcome at this time. Then dent of the Senior Class, who has di June 16 and opened ,September 27. The came the awarding of honors and rect charge of the ceremonies are: schedule for next fall's opening week follows: ranks, everyone of which was well Main Building-Hazel Jackson. WHEN WE RETURN represented by the various fires. Mar Starkweather-Ernestine Pierce. guerite "Peg" Watkins, Irene Lamp Science Building-Edna Stewart. Thursday, Septeml:ler 27-Adjust kin, Maude Willd, Ruth Boughner, and Gymnasium-Alice Bristol. ment of credits of students who have Doris Tefft received the highest rank, Conservatory-Helen Shearer. had advanced work at Institutions that of Torch Bearer, a coveted honor Training School-Merle Skroq(lr, other than the Normal College. to the Camp Wire gir}. Friday, Septemb@r 28-Classiflcat!on We wish to thank those people who of all students who graduate on any Suffragist-'1Don't you tn.ink women have paid up their subscriptions to course during the year, December, should be at the poll1:1 on el-ection The News. There are $till a good 1917, March, June, or August, 1918. • day?" many unpaid; however, and to them Saturday, September 29-Classifica Benner-(woman hater'!)-"Yes, at we make a last appeal to settle up at tion of Freshmen. both of them,-lhe north and the once. The News needs every dollar Monday, October 1-All classes be south." that its subscri}Jers owe it. gin. WILLIAM R. MOSS. 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PAGE 4 T_HE NORMAL, COLLEGI! N�\Y!. F1•iday, June 8, 1917 ati s r f T Educ o:o:! to Lapee S . I R T S .• Spend Interesting Day at State There Is Only One Perfect �IJVf A S ff K Institution There Union Suit La•t. Friday, Professor c. M. Eillotl'• We arc sho ing all !be new styles i hite and fa cy r u w n w n • Education 9 (1ai,s ( I.he "fec-ble•m1ud· And that one is the SHIRT WAISTS ed" class) madf-l an ex<:U i>iOn h>· a to· 1nohllc to Lapeer \\'here a very intAr· A large variety of materials and styl s in White Tub Skirts osting day was spent lu g1)ing thru , Rock in chair as ell as the e Sporte Models the State Home [rr the Feeble :\1 intl· w n w ed. ThP part:-,· arrivt>d at. the instil.u• lion at about nine-1hirty iny tho morn· We ca fit you i th sty\e you ant at the pric you ing ancl were \'Ary c;<>rdiall reeci'i·ed n n e w e to Union Suit Wa t to Pay , I by thfl nOi<·ials. 'l'he attendants cllc1 n everything in tbE.>ir power make the party f(>el "�I. bon1�" and to RRt.tsfyr It combines See tliose Silk Sport Snits we are showing al thPJr curio$ily. The morulnEt v.·a\ spent in obse \'ing good $10.00 I every feature of J ,· fceble·miuded children h1 school. The cll\S$CS ,vere \'cry Interesting, cspec· the two-piece underwear ·, ially those dea1iL1g withu sen!:lc train· ing. and of the old style union I At U()Oll ;,-1,. '. df!>Hghtt l (litlner ,vas suit S<·lf\'(·Hl ,ltho Lahle J1r-a11ared for thl) par ty bf-ling dAc 01'-tl.fld ,-v ith hurH:hes of It can't vioJ(-ltH at E'la<:h plate. simply . \"\1tcn dinner was over, the clasar chafe and is · THE STORE FOR THE STUDENTS '\\'llS taken into 'I he chapel (which also CUiiii"iuifs sen•es as n gym nai:i.ium and audito · � adjusted in such a jiffy -- tum} "'heiro they dnnccd until the af - ter-noon <:lasses began. Some of the you will wonder why no , � <:lar,;sci; vistred wcrf! thoue in we.nvlngru , - · one �r made such a ba$kOlry, HHewing. and ,voodu -working.ry t • garment before. ., 1:ttf-lr party wo,:, also n �hownn 1.h they I )i;pHal. 1u1r1 hnu l •ri e MARTHA WASHINGTON bakory, r . wo k ln thcsov 1lAl)fl1' t ,0 ls is (lon� b to $5 per suit the high e grade of dP.feclivAs under $I , THEATRE <.:h)He aupei· lslou_ We Fit All Sizes and Shapes. /\ Regretting thl\.C they htl.d to go so PROGRAMS-JUNE 11- ,JUNE If) soon, t.he party lt>ft Lapeer at four o'clock in the afternoon. The day M d y, Ju e 11-Cl ra Kimbail Young in "Marri ge a la Carte" was consJdered very �·ell spent by all, on aa comedyn dramaa in 5 parts. Pathe Ne & a d H el Life. and the members or the class nre all BURKHEISER & FLETCHER M tinee, a d evening 15c. w an e grateful tor tho }dud attention glvcu a n lhem by I.ht' nt.tcndantu ot the instltu• Tuesday, June 12- Robert l(arron i "The Old Fashioned Young tion. '� n Ma ," i 5 parts. Tri-Comedy a d Zeppeli Attact o N. Th� pilots ou the roaJ wer------ot tho st.age so'ttlng, which was a AT POPULAR PRICES COMING-Anit Stewart in "The Millio Bid," Marguer picture of early spring, Two well ite Clark balanced mo.sscs ot blossoming i "Th Valentia e Girl," Mary Pickfordn i "The Roma ce F. M. SMITH I ofn th eRed oods,"n William S. Hart in "Thn Desert }Ian," orh 11hs •n
l:So.skevvtllc's 11iano cla!'is enjoyed a this week and next at U1ca.�Ar party at the ":\tartba," Mon- 1h1 y <'- ening, Jamf's Dreakey, the A1iHs0s "A1adge Q·uigley, nnd Viola. Liis· tcr at'ting a1:1 hc,at and hoateasea. J\ EXACTLY ''treat"' f<>llo\\•Ad by a Joy ride about LEAS' COLLEGE SHOE SHOP town ca.me after the movies. The DAVIS & KISHLAR chaperones (?). however, became sep• arated in some uua.ccouutablc nHlnnor 500 PAIRS 500 from 1hc rest ot the party and so did not participate in this lost feature on the eveniug'i; program. worth fi·om e o YOU CAN, $3.50 to $4.50 Kappa Phis Initiat F or Of course, always look "$pie and spa " with little The T<,-1,ppi1. Phi Alpha Fraternity an n at just noune
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