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Illinois \Xesleyan Universiy

Bloomin lon, Illinois

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Welcome to Homecoming aumnH

One of hehigh points' of the whole year is Homecomng, with the retun of alumn~i and the vis~it of other friends. In ths Centennial Year, all of us -- s~tudents, faculty and trustees give you an especialy cordial welcome to the camus of your alma mater and to its various festivities. May you not only renew the friendship s of other years, out may you also find many new friends in the ever-growing family of Illinois Wesleyan.

Here's to a grand beginning of the second century for Illinois Wesleyan , for our university faces a larger oppoortunity and a more tremendous task than ever befor°

Sincerely yours,

Merril J. Holmes President I THE ARGUS--illinois Page 2 Hey, Alums! Welcome Back to Wesleyan Search Through Old Argus Files On behalf of the students of Illinois and are shaping the pattern of the future. Wesleyan university, the ARGUS wishes We, the students, are the youngsters who Shows Same Interests Then As Now to extend a sincere and hearty welcome will grow with the university, fitting into By Helen A. Dick ever, they were happy, for "Real, to all returning alumni at this, our Cen- the patterns you are now shaping. Even- The first edition of the Argus honest, hard study has begun at tennial Homecoming. tually, we will take your places, proud of came out on September 17, 1894. last." Whoops - did we borrow You noticed the words "our Centennial our alma mater and lending the helping In this we find an article entitled something from ISNU? "A num- "The Evolution ber of 'Wesleyanites' Homecoming" in the first paragraph. Yes, hand when needed. As you grow and take of Government"; attended this was a second prize oration the Normal 'grind'." interest, so we grow Yes, here the celebration is for you, as guests of the and take interest, be- given by J. Riggs Orr in the IWU we are again-but now it's class students and the university to welcome you cause it is only through your interest that contest, 1894. Even in this edi- spirit: "A small and not very en- back to participate in the Centennial fes- Wesleyan can continue to grow as it has tion we have a gossip column of thusiastic crowd witnessed the tivities as a part of the Wesleyan family. in the past. sorts. "Who is the dude of the faculty defeat the seniors in the school this year? Anxious first ball game of the season." You are the elders of the eyes family, the So, let us be the first to say "Welcome, are watching for high collars My -- they certainly must have leaders who have helped mould the past alums, and have the time of your lives!" and immaculate shirt fronts." enjoyed study, for it was thought Yes, even then the students that changing our weekly holi- heard about school spirit. "The day from Saturday to Monday students in general have never might "take away whatever taken the interest in temptation there may be to Sun- Congratulations, IWU, on Your 100th Birthday sports that they should have day study." done, and this is not right nor "In the ladies' waiting room. Happy birthday, dear Wesleyan, happy There is teamwork ahead with the admin- wise. A hearty interest in ath- Logic girl: 'Is HUSBAND a gen- letics is undoubtedly a good ad- birthday to you! istration, faculty, students, and alumni all eral abstract notion?' Eavesdrop- vertisement for the college." per: 'No, it is generally pulling toward a common goal, that of disagree- We are jumping ahead of the actual date, Before this edition, the college able.' " Humor certainly has but what birthday party would be com- making Wesleyan a great name in educa- paper had been edited and man- changed a bit in the pages of plete without a little speech of congratula- tion. No, let's not be satisfied with that. aged by some particular faction, the Argus. which had been, "in spite tions? And, this is the birthday party of We, the students, faculty, alumni, and ad- of good At an athletic contest: "The intentions, somewhat prejudiced fair students of the Illinois Fe- the century, for it is now that we are cele- ministration, and we alone are the ones who toward the other factions in the male College attended the con- brating the 100th birthday of Illinois Wes- can make Wesleyan the finest institution school." The faculty then decid- test in a body, under the care of leyan university. of its type in the country. ed to inaugurate a real college Miss Phebe Kerrick and other paper and selected members of teachers. Wesleyan has had a glorious past. It was Wesleyan is more than a group of build- Miss Kerrick informed the staff from "almost all of the the girls that the Wesleyan boys a rugged go at times, but the very ings, more than a name: it is a living classes name and factions, hoping thus were all nice fellows and they thing. Wesleyan lives in the hearts of all for and reputation of Wesleyan is a credit to a publication that would might talk to them all they anyone who was connected with the uni- who are connected with it; it draws its life fairly represent the whole pleased." from those who give in time, and effort; it school." Finally-on October 15, 1894: versity. In a grows as those grow who have benefited column entitled LOCALS "The dude is finally located as Wesleyan stands high among small col- we find many bits of interest to belonging to the from it. Set in words, it goes like this: junior class. All leges and throughout the coun- students of this generation. "The the seniors have entered a plea of Phi Gams are promoted to the try. It stands high in scholarship, faculty, From hearts aflame our love we pledge 'not guilty'." In the EXCHANGE third story, where two rooms column we find that and prominent alumni. Wesleyan has built to thee, "President have been thrown together, mak- Eliot of Harvard, in a recent ad- a reputation as a liberal arts college and Where'er we wander, over land or sea; ing a delightful parlor and a dress, advised students to thus business as a fine arts college, has built a name in Through time unending loyal we will hall." Also, we find that apportion their day: study, ten sports. be many of the groups met in the hours; sleep, eight; exercise, summer for outings. "The Bloom- The past is great, the present is great, True to our Alma Mater, Wesleyan. two; social duties, one; and ington 'Wesleyanites' have en- meals, three hours." Let's all try but let us hope that the future will be joyed several merry picnics this that-say the second Tuesday of brilliant. In Illinois Wesleyan there is the When college days are fully past and summer. The Kappa Kappa next week? promise of a future far surpassing the past. gone, Gamma ladies had one at Oren- Yes, those old editions of the dorf Springs the middle of the There is a spirit that says "Wesleyan is While life endures from twilight dream Argus seem a little "dry" to us summer. But first seven of the now-but everyone will surely now one of the finest schools, let's make it till dawn, ladies, with one gentleman for admit that we've grown along the best." Grandly thy soul shall with us linger protection, took in the sights of with the school. With the co-op- Bloomington, We can make Wesleyan the best. It on, such as the jail, eration from the students which Star crowned, our Alma Mater, Wes- police station, opera house, ice is so necessary in publishing a stands clearly that there is no reason why factory, leyan! and Catholic church." good college paper, we shall Wesleyan shouldn't be the best in anything Prices were lower, to: "Try strive to reflect the "interests it undertakes. Yes, a happy birthday to you, Wesleyan, some of H. C. Wagner's fine sta- of the Illinois Wesleyan Univer- But, a few people cannot do the job. and many happy returns. tionery, only 25 cents per box." sity and its students." Perhaps Tailor-made men's overcoats that is not technically correct, were $28, and suits were $25--of for the students are the Univer- fine imported French fabrics. sity-or are we? In the issue of September 28, 1894, we find that "The kindly Homecoming Schedule of Events and jovial face of Mr. Bismark The professor of chemistry was giv- a uemonsurailon o the properties Schuett is again enlivening the of various acids. "Now," he said. "I Wednesday, November 1 11:30 Queen and Escort will be presented halls of the Wesleyan, and look- am going to drop this two-shilling ing ing afterthe exalted inteestsofpiece into this glass of acid. Will it 10:00 and 1:00 Homecoming Chapel Awards will be given after the exalted interests of dissolve?" the Wesleyan prohibition club. "No, sir," replied one of the stu- 2:00 Judging of the Queens 1:00 Dance Ends May his shadow never grow less dents. 1:30 Girls In and his tribe increase." "No?" said the demonstrator. "Then Thursday, November 2 The reporters did not have perhaps you will explain to the class 6:45 Crowning of the Queen at Hedding Sunday, November 5 much luck in their quest: "Our why it won't dissolve." "Because," came the answer, "if it Bell 2:30 Art Exhibition in Main Lounge of dude is not yet located." How- would you wouldn't drop it in." Annual Bonfire at Hedding Bell Memorial Center - ~------Pep Rally 3:30 Concert at Presser Hall-"Wesleyan The Argus 8:00 Homecoming Drama in Gym on Parade" Illinois Wesleyan University Friday, November 3 Editor-in-Chief Business Manager 4:00 Greek-Indee Sing at Presser Hall George Allison ______3344-0 Paul Welles 4383 8:00 Homecoming Drama in Gym Assistant Editor Asst. Business Manager Lennie Genung ______5834-0 Dick Andes __ 5604-0 8:00 Judging of House Decorations IN MEMORIAM Office Phone - 8275-5 Shop Phone - 2829-0 12:30 Girls In Managing Editor ___ Toni Konselman Society Editor, Helenjean Lauterbach 12:45 Serenades Begin Edward Eugene Stevens, 48, of 909 Frank- City Editor _ _ Ken Johnson Asst. Society Editor __Jane Luedtke Circulation Mgr. ____Eleanor Tibbitts Saturday, November 4 lin avenue, Normal, assistant professor of Sports ____Bill Jackson, Jim McCabe Copy Editors ------Danna Barbour, Asst. Circulation Mgr., Julia Robinson 9:15 Parade Lineup chemistry at Illinois Wesleyan university, Sue McCabe Printer -- Bernard Gummerman 10:00 Parade Commences died at his home at 9:30 a.m. Sunday after Office of Publication: 217 East Front Street, Bloomington, Illinois. a prolonged illness. 11:30 Alumni Luncheon Member of 2:00 Football Game: Lake Forest Illinois College Press Association Associated Collegiate Press "May his soul rest in peace 4:30 Alumni Reunion and light Published weekly from September 21 to May 31 except during vacation and 8:00 Homecoming Drama in Gym perpetual shine upon him." examination periods, with one monthly issue during August, under the act of March 3, 1879. Entered as second class matter, November, 1907, at the 10:00 Homecoming Dance in Main Lounge Bloomington Post Office, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. of Memorial Center Subscription ------$2.00 Per Year 'The Keg' Prize for I Organization That Play, Parade, Queens Features Of Homecoming Ballet Set to Choral Music One of Biggest Parades i band, the Queen to Be Selected Wins Most Firsts 60-piece Bloomington Homecoming Setting a ballet to choral music Features Bands, Floats high school band, and the queen candidates "Come and lend a hand with l At 10:00 were judged yesterday background is one of the most next Saturday morn- marching band from Canton high by Miss the paint brush." "What time is i unusual things planned for the ing, the marching band will step school. Jackie Stevens and Miss Sandy song practice?" "We need a bet- Homecoming play, "Constant out into Main street at the head Knight, representatives of Patri- s There will be 16 floats in the ter idea for float decorations." Star," of the biggest cia Vance Charm and Modeling November 1, 2, and 3. Homecoming pa- line of march and i convertibles "Don't forget - play rehearsal rade in recent years. There will school. The judges were intro- The historical drama features carrying President Merrill J. tonight." "Who do you think will be floats, bands, duced at convocation with the a ballet in three scenes: each and gaily be- Holmes and other dignitaries. win the keg this year?" To an decked cars queen candidtes. Patricia Vance extremely different from one an- carrying important outsider this jumbled conversa- Float Positions Listed was a top Powers model, before other. Mary and Billy Hill have personages. tion might seem a bit confusing, High School The floats should be in their starting her charm and modeling written and are directing all Bands to Perform but to every Wesleyan student the places at 9:45 Saturday morn- school, which is located on Mich- ballets in the show. In addition to the IWU march- it means that Homecoming is al- ing band, there ing. They will be in the follow- igan avenue in Chicago. The first dancing occurs in the will be at least most here and that there is still five other bands with ing order: Brokaw nurses, Stray Crowning of the queen chosen picnic scene in 1860. For this, the a few more plenty of work to be done. still undecided at press Greeks, Sigma Kappa, Theta Chi, to reign over the centennial ballet troupe wears costumes of time. To the uninitiated, Those bands which have Alpha Gamma Delta, Phi Gamma Homecoming will take place at mention of the period as they dance to such defi- nitely replied Delta, Kappa Kappa Gamma, In- Hedding Bell Thursday the keg naturally arouses a good tunes as "Jimmy Crack Corn," at this time are evening. the 58-piece dee men, , Kap- Girls selected to represent their deal of curiosity, and well it "Camp Town Races," and "Jean- Normal Community pa Delta, Alpha, Indee organizations are: Alpha Gamma might, for the tradition is not nie With the Light Brown Hair." high school band, the 71-piece Washington women, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Delta, Helenjean Lauterbach; widespread among American col- The music for this scene was ar- high school band, the 52-piece Delta Omicron, and Sigma Chi. Delta Omicron, Donna Schroed- leges and universities. Awarding ranged by Lloyd Pfautsch, associ- Chenoa high school of the first Homecoming keg in The queen's float will be at the er; Kappa Delta, Micheline ate professor of voice at the picts the 1933 began a tradition which has protest of the selling of front of the parade. Starr; Sigma Kappa, Joyce Pet- School of Music. the school at auction. Float not been broken through the Costumes positions were deter- erson; Kappa Kappa Gamma, For two choruses, the band will will be all black, for mined by years, and furthermore there both the a drawing presided Joan Ericzon; Sigma Alpha Iota, accompany the dancers, but for men and women dancers, over by Bill doesn't seem to be any indica- in this Miller, parade mar- Rose Stock; Indee women, Caro- the majority of the scene, the shal. tion that the custom will be dis- more modern type of ballet. lyn Corten. music will be provided by the Mr. Drexler also wrote continued in the future, for last the mu- 50 voice collegiate choir directed sic for this scene; and the year two kegs were given, one voices by Mr. Pfautsch. The dance is of the choir and two pianists for the men and one for the will light and gay; suitable for a pic- accompany them. women. nic of young college students. Members of the ballet troupe Welcome, Wesleyan Alums How is it decided which group In the dedication scene in 1870, include Pat King, Ruth Hodge- will win the coveted keg? The a waltz number is featured, writ- Be sure to come and eat at answer is simple. The group kiss, Faith Galbraith, June Sam- ten by Dwight Drexler of the uels, Josie Carter, Virginia Mar- which receives the largest total music school faculty. The scene of points tin, Barbara Catlin, Cindy Mon- from the three judges depicts the coeds entering col- for house and float decorations roe, Linda Wolferman, Marilyn lege and will be performed by Craig, Yvonne Hoff, Joan Say- THE GREEN MILL and the Greek-Indee Sing wins two pianists. lor, the Homecoming keg. The Chris D'Amelio, Diane Tay- "Central Illinois' Most Beautiful Dining Room" main ballet comes in the lor, Yvonne Arlen, June According to the records the Smith court house scene in 1881. In and Helen Dick. WITHIN ONE BLOCK WEST OF THE COURT Tekes have won the keg most HOUSE this, the dancers work to the Others are Chauncey Conklin, often, once winning it for three voices the choir. This is a fan- Jerry Rowe, Joe Hazzard, Frank consecutive years. For this tasy, a moody ballet which de- Calsmer, Bob Byler, Richard achievement they were given the Puffer, Bill Jackson, Jerry keg to keep. Among the sorori- by Cline, Simmons--Gloria Turnbull, and Neal Smith. ties the Alpha Gams have been vocal soloist; Marlyn Ten I Boer, "Constant Star" will be the luckiest. trumpet soloist. pre- sented November 2, 3, and 4 at Just who will be the envied To conclude the program, the 8 p.m. in Memorial gymnasium winner of this year's Centennial Opera Workshop will present on the Illinois Wesleyan cam- WELCOME Homecoming keg, only time will various scenes from the opera tell, but in the meantime pus. Seats may be reserved at you Don Pasquale by Donziette. the desk at Memorial Center. can be sure that every group on inNo campus is working hard to make -- ,,,~ that keg theirs. LAKE FOREST School of Music WELCOME, HOMECOMERS Presents Wesleyan On Parade Sunday BOB McGRAW, "The Cleaner Man" To bring the Homecoming fes- McGRAW'S DELUXE CLEANERS tivities to a wonderful close a Wesleyan School of Music on Parade will be presented on Nov- AND LAUNDERERS ember 5 at 3:30 at Presser hall. Win Four of the school's outstanding BLOOMINGTON NORMAL organizations will provide a very enjoyable concert for one and 8502-5 all. Opening the program the Uni- versity Symphony under the di- ... I - --mmm rection of Dr. Kenneth Cuthbert has selected for their part of the music parade Wesleyan the Overture to "Prometheus" by Beethoven and two winning student or- GYROMATIO* by I1ARD PERREGAUX chestrational compositions in Sa'. w.e FINE WATCHES SINCE 1791 the Centennial music composi- tions contest. These composi- The Gyraomat-latest and greatest advance. tions are tone poems "Wesley- ment inself-winding watches. So sensitive, ana" by Bill Bigger and "Over- the slightest movement keeps it wound. So ture" by William Christ. completely practical, it shrugs off shock The Women's Chorus, directed and works under water. So ingeniously by Lloyd Pfautsch, will perform simple, you need never fear expensive re. next with selections by Faure, pairs. See the new, thin and handsome Schubert, and Hawthorne. Bon- Gyromatic! MOBERLY & KLENNER nie Mitchell is soloist and Rober- *Rea. US. Pat. Off.

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rAn la f WhyPateand hy b ia d tyl .ssra s Pa Pat s archby e rse STHE d n ~ ~~~Wec )rd. s Sd~~ tiea ~ ~ Ready to Ditch the Beanies? Youth on the Campus . . . Read Some Typical Reactions By Bob Byler Hollywood had better look to Hot dog! Beanie-ditching time its laurels nowadays. Even the is drawing near. After we win silver screen's passionate love the Lake Forest game, all good scenes will have to take second freshmen will follow the honored place to the IWU Kampusology tradition of throwing their top- class. Strange as it may seem, pers in the Homecoming bonfire. this class, which meets every By now there are a lot of lasting night in front of Pfeiffer Hall, is impressions and odd bits of the only one which consistently, knowledge that have been stored year after year, has an equal up under those beanies which number of boys and girls en- won't leave you nearly as quickly rolled in it. as the beanies, and took a lot Speaking of the squeeze play, longer to acquire. pulling the shekels out of Pater For instance, as soon as you has occupied a good bit of your arrived on campus this fall, you time. If you happen to be one of spent a lot of time learning the those who haven't mastered the technique of standing in lines, method of obtaining that neces- From a recent poll, it was dis- sary chicken feed, you might go covered that some freshmen lost to the Student Union. Perhaps as much as 20 pounds from those they will write one of their famed walking massages. One frosh tear-jerking messages for you to fainted, standing near the tail use. end of a line, and was discovered There are certain physical three hours later in the middle skills which took some time to of the line, still getting papers acquire. First, you have to learn pushed at him from right and to sleep comfortably in convoca- left. tion. This is a Wesleyan must, Then you had to learn the and to do this you've got to be names of the various buildings double-jointed and limber as an on campus and certain things epileptic jellyfish. However, if about them such as: the date this midmorning nap is ruined, when Paul Bunyan sat on Dura- you can always pass the period tion Hall and squashed it into reading the ARGUS. POSING FOR A PICTURE for the Chicago Tribune's weekly "Youth on the Campus" feature is Tom Trenary the ground; and, if it really took Toting a hot cup of coffee to and Fran Pettit, both freshmen. Tribune people are Mary Skagg, interviewer, and Andy Pavalon, photog- God seven days to create the a table in the grill is quite a rapher. Wesleyan will be featured this Sunday with a page of pictures in the pictorial section and a write-up in the Grafic section. Copies will be available Saturday and Sunday at the Memorial Center. world-and Old North Hall. feat, too. If you are brave enough It wasn't long before you dis- to try and carry a shot of java of you fellows who were out the coming years. And when covered that in college life suf- to the girl friend in the corner Those Dr. Williams to Chicago Boy Scouts should be reminded you toss that beanie in the fire, ficient sleep isn't necessary-or booth at rush hour, you have to Dr. Daryl W. Williams, associ- of scouting days when you eat in you'll be taking another step possible. The noise and other fac- be able to feint like a boxer, step ate professor of philosophy of the cafeteria. The petrified pota- along the path to graduation. tors around school would make like a ballet dancer, block like religion, represented Illinois toes bring that old familiar That six bits going up in smoke one fit for a padded cell, a sound- a Notre Dame tackle, and have at a con- eating camporee cook- will mean something. The mem- Wesleyan university proof one at that. crunch of What the heck, just a touch of race horse blood. ory of it will last-probably be- ference of Institutional Service though; you don't want to be Even ing. then some poor sucker is cause you got caught out in the Units held in Chicago on Octo- out of style and come to class liable to get a liquid hoot foot or The freshmen learned quickly ber 21 and sponsored by the to settle arguments in their class rain with it on recently, and you without any bags under your a suddent drenching that makes will have to wait for the green American Friends Service com- meetings. The one with the loud- mittee. est voice wins. What an opportu- tint to grow out of your hair. The Dr. Williams was on the pro- nity for the hog-calling farm one final thing to remember is gram and he discussed the work "TRY LANG-FULLER FIRST" boys to become leaders in stu- that when you toss your grass- dent government! These brawls colored domepiece into the fire, that Wesleyan students have THIS YEAR KEEP THAT RESOLUTION doing the last two sum- -I mean meetings-seem to be be sure to let go of it. been Get Your mers at Lincoln colony, Lincoln, the latest rage in laboratory Ill. Faculty members from 17 work for a mob psychology class. CHRISTMAS CARDS Illinois According to one report, seven and representa- Early Coast to Coast other organ- amendments on an article were tives from various izations were present passed at one meeting before at the con- LANG-FULLER PRINTING CO. Alums Meet ference. 115 East Monroe Street anyone found out what the main Avoid that harried last minute rush. Our counters are brimful of article was. Alumni from coast to coast part of cards created by distinctive American artists; greetings as war, as These are just a few of the are being asked to help finish the program from the sincere, as personal as a handshake; ready for your personal selec- many things you'll treasure (like the Wesleyan Centennial cele. campus -- they will hear from tion now. President Holmes, and the speak- --.. r I . Io -I ~ .. - - an appendix in a jar) through- bration. December 2 is the date when alumni groups all over the er of the evening. country are to hold their alum- All those organizing groups ni meetings. will be sent lists of alumni in The meetings can be anything their area. Copies of the Argus WELCOME, ALUMS! from a large organized dinner will be mailed to all clubs. The to a group of two or three who Alumni office will help every get together to look over old group in every possible way. annuals and talk about their MAKE HALL'S TOG SHOP YOUR HEADQUARTERS FOR THE LATEST OF FASHIONS college days. Alumni in various localities will IN SMART CLOTHING AND SPORTSWEAR be asked to take the responsi- MAID-RITE bility of organizing groups. This will help make the celebration a real success. Sandwich Shop A dinner will be held in Bloom- HOMEMADE CHILI For Men For Women ington at the Memorial Center in celebration of the event with Refreshments - Lunches alumni and friends in attend- Main and Division Sponsor Store ance. If we are able to get some time on the air, then alumni in Close to Your Campus other places will be able to hear t4cuiXt.. Fashion Service HEY, ALUMS! Let Us Be YOUR Transportation PEOPLES CAB CO. 4444-5 - Dial - 3333-0 Not Affiliated With Any Other Company FREE PARKING NORMAL, ILLINOIS

THE ARGUS-Illinois Wesleyan University Page 6 IWU Music School History Rotary Fellowship May Go to Piersol By Ruth Angell Challenge for Futur Darrell Piersol, president of The history of the School of of Music was brought nearer to last year's graduating class, was Music at Illinois Wesleyan dates campus and was housed where selected by the Bloomington Ro- back to the year of 1862, when the Memorial Center now stands. tary club as a possible candidate the trustees approved the intro- At this time it became fully or- for a Rotary Fellowship for ad- duction of vocal music as a regu- ganized as part of the university. vanced study, according to Ken- lar study on the Wesleyan cam- The faculty had increased to neth A. Browne, dean of the uni- pus, with the instruction of music seven after this movement and versity. established in 1871. At that time also Arthur Westbrook, who had Darrell has a chance to be- Professor Harvey C. DeMotte was been head of music at Kansas come the candidate from the the instructor. State, became dean of music in district in which the Blooming- During the school year 1875-'76 1922. He was dean until 1939. ton Rotary club is located, and there was the biggest factor with One of the greatest additions to therefore, he may be one of 85 enrollment of one h'undred and the music school was the build- students from 200 Rotary dis- ten students in the new College ing of Presser Hall in 1928. It was tricts to receive a Fellowship. If Darrell, now a graduate student of Music. Following this year made possible by the conditional PRESSER HALL, dedicated in 1930, has become known as one of the John R. Gray was elected dean pledge from the Presser Founda- finest music buildings in the United States. Included in the building are at Purdue university, receives a of Wesleyan College of Music in tion of Philadelphia and contri- 30 practice rooms, classrooms, an auditorium, and a music library. Fellowship, he will be able to 1887. Members of the faculty at butions from citizens of Bloom- spend one year all expenses paid that time which numbered eight ington as well as students. school; Dr. Kenneth Cuthbert, at any university anywhere in had established a reputation as The ground breaking took came in as head of the school at Note-Wesleyana Pics the world. artists and teachers. The faculty place in March, 1928. At this cere- the time of this newly organized Any juniors who haven't been assisted with instruction in pi- mony the Wesleyan band played plan. photographed for the Wesleyana ano, organ, violin, and vocal in full uniform. TwO music sororities and one may do so until this coming Sat- music. Presser Hall was dedicated in music fraternity were established urday. After that it will be too Books 1890 saw the uniting of the col- February, 1930. It houses sixty- on campus at various years, the late - sophomores are to have Pocket-Size lege of music with the conserva- seven pianos, thirty practice Alpha Lambda chapter of Phi their pictures taken between from the best seller lists tory of music. This instruction in rooms, three classrooms, and one Mu Alpha in 1924, Sigma chapter Monday, November 6, and Satur- music which had become a sep- main auditorium. One of the lat- of Delta Omicron in 1926, and day, November 11. Novels - Westerns - Humor arate department, had been es- est additions to the school is the the Sigma Alpha chapter of the Ken-Way photographers, who Mysteries - Short Stories - Poetry tablished with instructions being music library which included the Sigma Alpha Iota in 1934. The are taking all the pictures, have carried on in downtown studios. Carnegie set of records and also latter are the music sororities. asked that the students arrange Anthologies - Nonfiction While this was being carried on the branch of the university li- Some of the organizations to go down in the afternoon only the College of Music was the re- brary. The growing library now which were formed in the early or any time Saturday. Remem- MAGAZINES and result of the union of the Bloom- includes symphony and opera years of the School of Music ber your white cards. GREETING CARDS ington Conservatory of Music and scores plus theoretical, historical, were the Wesleyan Band in 1896 the Illinois College of Music, and pedagogical material. This and later a girls' band formed. Fletcher, and many others. making it one of the largest and building has become known as The newest curriculum field to Wesleyan's music alums are best equipped musical schools in one of the finest of its kind in be offered is a bachelor of music encountered in every state of the FRIED'S the midwest. America. in sacred music. This curriculum Union. The value of any school 103 W. Front Open Evenings During the first-World War or Presser Hall's latest addition is was developed in 1949, with Lil- is shown best through the work about the year 1919 the School a set of carollonic bells, a gift lian McCord, associate professor of its alums. from Mrs. Anna Gulick, which of organ, as head of the depart- - were installed on March 3, 1950, ment. and a new curtain in the audi- Wesleyan became one of the torium which was a gift from the earliest members of the National FOR THAT HOMECOMING DANCE graduating class of 1950. Association of Schools of Music, Successor to Dean Westbrook which both undergraduate and NOW PLAYING - was Frank Jordon, who now is graduate curricula of the school your beloved dean of fine arts at Drake uni- have the approval of that ac- Abbott and Costello versity, who headed the music crediting body. school until 1941. Dean Jordon Some of the statistics about Their Newest and FUNNIEST was given on honorary degree at Wesleyan's School of Music, By Far the 1943 commencement. which has come a long way since in the Following Frank Jordon as 1862, are the thirty members on dean was Spencer Green, who the faculty, two hundred en- stayed as head of the music rolled at present. The school Opera "Foreign Legion" school till his resignation in 1947. maintains three choral groups: In 1948 the University adopt- the University chorus, Women's ed the plan of a fine arts school chorus, Collegiate choir. Also j.. has a -- STARTS NOV. 5TH -- along with the liberal arts. 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I I - - THE ARGUS-Illinois Wesleyan University Page 7 THE ILLINOIS WESLEYAN TITANS! Row 1, left to right: Ed Deegan, Joe Siler, Carr Bird, Struhbar, Dick Blair, John Wilson, Chuck Woodward, Mary Smith. Row thre e: Wendell Herb Bicknell, Don Martin, Gus Polizos, Jack Begley, Clarence Chow, Don Mohr, Don Touhy, Libero Bertagnolli, Gib Baechler, Dick Bien, Tony Pizzaro, Don Clemerns, Don La- en Melton, Watkins. Row two: Bob Carlson, Don Eddy, Jack Hawkins, Bill Gross, Lou Polovich, Vern vicka,'Bob Link, Bill Kepper, rold Benne Paul Pfrommer, Bob Morrow, Henry Lee. eDfensive SquatSAs m.portant n Win As Offe nsive Squad Practically all of the praise ground to interrupt potential handed out to a football team pass plays, and stop running after winning a game is placed plays before they advance. on the offensive players, mostly Right behind the big line backs. However, any squad that comes three linebackers, one in can hold their opponents to a the center, and two outside each minus 17 yards, as Wesleyan did end. This responsibility usually against Carthage two weeks ago, rests in the hands of Lou Polo- for an entire contest deserves vich, Don Martin, Clarence Chow some credit. or Ed Deegan. A big load in this Coach Bob Morrow has been 3-man linebacker system falls consistent in his defense all year, on the two outside men, as they LAKE FOREST LETTERMEN who will appear in Saturday's game are (lett to right): Eric Nyberg, end; LeO ou- kas, tackle; Ron Hogeboom, guard; John Gaspar, guard; Gerry Secord, center; Bud Dalton, guard; Reece Jones, using a 5-3-2-1 for the most part must turn in all end runs, assist tackle; Buzz Hammond, end. Top row: Chuck Cassidy, quarterback; Jack Cassidy, right half; Leo Ferrari, full- of all games, except last week's. in line play, and pick up half- back; Don Borg, quarterback; Jay Blessing, left half. The starting five man line us- backs on pass plays. ually has Harold Bennett and The remaining three men, JaCk Hawkins on the flanks, Don Pohnny Wilson, Bob Link, and Eddy and Bob Schubert at tack- Don Watkins,, provide speed in Titans Meet Lake Forest in Homecoming Tilt les, and Jesse Clemens in the the secondary as the halfbacks middle. It is the duty of these and safety man. In the case of Wesleyan's Centennial home- tim of chance in all their losses. Nyberg and Buzz Hammond for five to break through into foreign passing plays these three have coming will be even greater than In their first two games of the long gains. Tailback Leo Fer- certain zones to protect, where planned, as the Titans will be year they lost to Grinnell 13-6, rari, playing his sophomore sea- as the rest of the members are shooting for the CCI champion- a game which could have gone son, will spark the running at- Season's Schedule on a more or less man to man ship Saturday afternoon against either way. They came back in tack. Currently he is one of the basis. September 23- Lake Forest. Currently Wesleyan their second game to trounce leading CCI ground gainers. Most of the changes during Wesleyan 41, North Central 33 and Wheaton are the only two Illinois College 26-13; and tied Rounding out the backfield is the game come on defense where unbeaten teams in the league, Beloit, a leading contender for Jay Blessing, another leading September 30- Jim McLain, Dick Bein, Skip but the Crusaders play one less the midwest conference title, in ball carrier, and Jack Cassidy, Wesleyan 20, Augustana 0 Russell, and Dick Ware see con- conference game. a scoreless game. The following a former fullback. October 7- siderable action at ends; while Coach John Breen's Foresters week saw a bad break in pass As a comparison between the Wesleyan 7, Washington 24 Bob Carlson, Bill Keeper, Chuck will probably be the most pow- completion causing Lake Forest two schools, both have played October 14- Woodward, Tony Pizarro, Carl erful conference team the Green to lose to North Central 13-7. and beaten Augustana and Illi- Wesleyan 49, Carthage 0 Bird, and Dick Blair are inserted and White have, faced all year. Their second CCI loss was to nois College. Last week the For- October 21- for either speed or extra pound- The visitors have one of the Wheaton, one of the few un- esters shut out the Augies 26-0 Wesleyan 21, Millikin 18 age at tackle and guard. toughest defensive lines the Ti- beaten teams in the country, by in their first home victory of October 27- In order to fully appreciate the tans have come up against. Elev- a close 19-7. the season, while the Titans Wesleyan 21, Illinois College 2 football knowledge a defensive en Foresters scale over 200 lbs. The Forester's big line which topped them 20-0 here. Also last November 4- man must acquire, watch the while eight others register in collectively weighs three-quarter week the Green and White beat Wesleyan vs Lake Forest next game and see where each the 190's. of a ton, or a 204 pound aver- Illinois College 21-2; whereas, (Homecoming) one moves on a type of play. A Lake Forest's record of 1 win, age, provides ample protection the Blueboys lost to Lake Forest November 18- team is only as good as its weak- 3 losses, and 1 tie means noth- for T formation quarterback 26-13. Wesleyan vs Normal est defensive member. ing, as they have been the vic- Don Borg to hit flankers Eric I---~---~~I-

(Cut out and save for games) Goooooooo Wesleyan, Beeeeaatt Lake Forest! Green and White, fight, fight! Goooooooo Wesleyan, Green and White, fight, fight! Beeeeaatt Lake Forest! Who fight? We fight! Go team! Fight! Fight! Green and White, fight, fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!

W-E-S-L-E-Y-A-N, Rar-rah-rah-rah, W-E-S-L-E-Y-A-N,, Fight, fight, fight, fight! Wesleyan! Wesleyan! Wesleyan! Rar-rah-rah-rah, Fight, fight, fight, fight! Yea Green, Yea White, Yea team . . Fight! Yea Wesleyan, let's fight!

Yea team, fight, fight, fight! TI-TA-NS, TI-TA-NS, TI-TA-NS, Yea team, fight, fight, fight! Titans! Titans! Titans! Yea team, fight, fight, fight! Yea team, fight!

Ya gotta f-i-gh-t! Ya gotta f-i-gh-t! Skin their' face, Ya gotta f-i-gh-t! Scratch their jaw, Leave Come on team, ya gotta fight! their chin GUIDING THE DESTINIES of the Titans in their second quest for the conference title in three years are head (Repeat) Raw! Raw! Raw! coach Bob Morrow, left, and line coach Libero Bertagnolli, right. Bob and Bert were teammates on the Chi- squad. THE ARGUS-Illinois Wesleyan University Page 8 cago Cardinal pro