THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY

FOR NOVEMBER 1919 Published By The West Collegiate Institute Institute, W. Va. The Institute Monthly Entered as second-class matter, January 29, 1914, at the post-office at Institute, West Vir- ginia, under the act of March 3, 1879.

Vol. 12 NOVEMBER 1919 No,2

EDITORIALS

T is our intention in Thanksgiving Day will find the future numbers of the two representative bodies of Negro Monthly to edit the State Teachers in session at Park- President's page, which ersburg and Charleston respect- will contain the executive's ideas ively. With out any mental reser- and suggestions for the develop- vations we venture to say that the ement of a more efficient student most progressive teachers, those body, the shaping of a great Col- that are really doing things in the legiate Institute, and the advance- profession, are the men and women ment of ideas along the line of who year after year, spend their uplift that will benefit the race, money, inconvenience themselves state, and nation. and travel hundreds of miles to He has mailed a circular letter get in touch withthe latest thought to the Dear Graduates and Former in education. Students of Dear Old Institute. It At one time we dreamed of one means not only you, but any thru large association of Colored teach- you, whose lives have been ers formed by a union of the two touched and inspired to nobler and present bodies. We doubtless were holier things. in advance of our times, and our The personal appeal in it, ought reasons presented for such a to go straigth thru your reason ot union found no responsive act your heart, and make you resolve of common consent. to assist in making this the biggest We thought that in union there and best school in the greatest would be greater strength, and, in state for you in the union. whatever movement for education- Help us to furnish volunteers to al betterment, an association answer to the Call of World Ser- representing the Negro teaching vice. force of the whole state stood sponsor for, there would be more dynamic energy towards realiza- 2 THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY 3 tion of results than the best mean- in the old gold and black, sang the had left a legacy of priceless inspi- on their honeymoon, and will be ing efforts of a bifurcated body school song of their Alma Mater, ration in the hearts of his audi- at home to their friends at Omar could exert. barked its yells, and turned the ence. in . We are yet hopeful. Each asso- Odd Fellows' Hall into the College The Institute, will always wel- The ceremony' was witnessed ciation is accomplishing much good Chapel, as it is when spirit runs come, the presence of Secretary only by the parents' immediate and is due the hearty support, thru high. Young. members of the family and a few attendance, of ever colored President Davis was very much intimate friends. teacher in the state. pleased with the interest shown, Those who preside over these and the little city was generous in WEDDING BELLS bodies have for their respective its expressions of commendation CHAPEL NOTES membership, the foremost teachers for our president. The nuptials of Miss Ethel of the state, and they are united to Blanche Spriggs, and Dr. W. J. The chapel exercises for the past push illiteracy .to the wall. Barnfield of Omar, were solem- month have not been without their The Monthly bears kindly greet- ROOSEVELT DAY nized Wednesday, , results. The splendid talks given ings to you, and 'asks a part in at 10 a. m. at the residence of the by President Davis and other mem- whatever. you, do towards taking Roosevelt Day was celebrated bride's parents in the village. bers of the· faculty have been the State for Education. with appropriate ceremonies Oc- Miss Blanche is an academic timely. tober 27. The observance of the and commercial alumna of the We are living in abnormal times. celebration here was a part of the Collegiate Institute, and served for The world conditions are growing EDUCATIONAL RALLY program proclaimed by his excel- a few years as assistant teacher in more acute each day. Pres. Davis AT ' lency G~vernor J. J. Cornwell, to the commercial department of the in his chapel lectures, warns the MONTGOMERY be celebrated thru out the state school. students not to let these affairs by educational and civic organi- She resigned her position to pass unheeded; but as students, to Friday night , the zations. enter Fisk University conservatory prepare ourselves (by serious little Metropolis of Montgomery Hon. Houston G. Young, secre- of music as a piano student, and study) to combat with the outside opened wide her doors to welcome tary of State, was the feature graduated with merit. world. president Davis, the advance agent speaker of the event, and it was a After graduation, Miss Spriggs We have had quite often persons of the great educational drive, that treat to those t~ whom it was the accepted the position of com- of note with us this past month; is b-ing put over in the interests privilege to listen to the rising mercial and music teacher in among them the Rev. M. W. Claire of the Colored people of the state. young statesman. Douglass High of Huntington, an eminent West Virginian, now The Odd Fellows' Hall was filled Mr. Young is a native West where she served with credit for doing a noble work in Washington; with a representative audience. Virginian and belongs to that class three years. also Miss Catherine Lealtad and Montgomery has been among the of virile progressive men who She resigned this position in the Mr. Channing Tubias who are leading cities of the State to send rightly observes and comprehends spring of 1919, opened a conserva- devoting their lives and labors to her boys and girls to the Institute the march of events. tory for vocal, violin and piano the uplift and advancement of the for better training, and she lived He revealed by his speech that students. youth of the race. up to the reputation established by he was a thoro student of the The fortunate Dr. Barnfield is a These persons have left mes- staging a reception of the president Great American, and all felt that successful practicing physician of sages which have awakened the that was cordial and inspiring. the lesson drawn from the life and Omar West Virginia. deepest thoughts of the students, Over thirty grads of the school character of Roosevelt, had broad- The happy pair will visit the and given them a broader vision were present, and they decorated ened the vision of the speaker, and large cities of the north and east of the things in life that count. 4 THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY 5

ATTENTION!! SUNDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES dress to the young men of the as- sociation. We are asking all graduates and former students of the WEST The Sunday evening services On the evening of Nov. 2, he VIRGINIACOLLEGIATEINSTITUTE,to look over their old numbers of the here are especially interesting this gave an address to the school and Catalogue of this School, and ascertain if you have the SECOND,THIRD, year. The school choir under Mrs. visitors which held the audience or SEVENTHnumbers. ,-r If you have, Your School is asking you to Mitchell's direction, renders special spell-bound. send the same to President John W. Davis, Institute, West Virginia. music for these services. We earnestly hope that each one OUR FILES LACK THESE NUMBERS. On October 19, Miszes Martha will catch the spirit and signifi- Madison and Mable Brown sang a cance of the Students' Volunteer duet Whispering Hope. An excel- Convention at Des Moines Iowa lent address was delivered by from Dec. 31, 1919 to Jan. 4, 1920: President Davis, the subject of Our membership is steadily in- entered into. LITERARY ACTIVITIES which was "Baffling Reflections creasing, but not fast enough. and Understandings." Come out and help us as well as On the 24th of October the liter- PROGRAM On October 26, the subject of receiving help. We need you and ary society comprising the college Mr. Davis' address was "Self-Re- you need us. and normal students of the Insti- Inaugural Address President Henry Davis spect." The school quartette sang tute assembled in their third meet- Declamation Miss Naomi Grant a folk song. ing. Among their achievements "Toussaint L'Overture's Place On , Misses Ger- HUMOR AND WIT at this time, were the adoption of Among Great Men" trude Smith and Myrtle Taylor the Constitution, the selection of sang, "I come to Thee." The Reading "Tact and Talent, a Contrast" Hank-"I got this car for a Miss Agnes Perry as journalist, Miss Muriel Brown school was greatly honored on this song." the selection of Mr. Bernard date, by the presence of two of our Chris-"Yes I heard that you Vocal Solo "Who Knows?" Brown as judge Advocate to suc- greatest "Y" workers, Miss Cather- gave a note for it." ceed Mr. William Fergueson, who Miss Cora McDaniel ine D. Lealtad and Mr. C. H. Tobi- has withdrawn from school and Oration "Fifty years of Negro Progress" as. Mr. Tobias delivered the ad- -0- the decision that the organization Mr, Christpher Scott dress of the evening. shall be known as the Philomathe- These services are well attended Worse-Lady-"Here my poor on Literary Society. The meeting The program was creditablv ren- not only by the students of the fellow, is a quarter for you. It adjourned following the announce- dered and the several visitors in institution but large crowds are at- must be dreadful to be lame but ment of program for the next attendance were not unrewarded tracted from the village as well. I think it must be worse to be meeting. for-their presence. Prior to ad- blind. Despite the inclement weather journment, the President an- Tramp-" It is, mum. When I prevailing on the seventh of Nov- nounced the subject for dis- Y. M. C. A. NEWS was blind they was always hand- ember, a full membership respond- cussion at the next meeting, N 0- ing me counterfeit quarters. ed for the first program of the so- vember twenty-first. At that The Association was favored - TIle Week(J'. ciety. The meeting was convened time, twelve designated members with a visit from Dr. Channing H. at 7: 30 p. m., and after the con- of the society will discuss the sub- Tobias, Student Secretary of the -0- clusion of the necessary routine, ject, "Americanism, what is it?" International Committee. To the fair co-ed, who is about the program of the evening was On the morning of Nov. 2, Dr. to be wedr''Never judge a ring by Tobias delivered an inspiring ad- the jeweler's name on the box." 6 THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY 7

Men take notice: A much ad- invaded the camp of the Virginia walk of life. Here sat a member tute bucked the line without re- mired girl does not always make Theological Seminary at Lynch- of the Board of Control, nearby sult for three downs and Holland the most admirable wife. burg and routed the enemy by was a gentlemen in clericial garb, punted out of danger. The strug- -0- the score, 14-0. This game indi- directly across was the chief college gle was now on in full earnest and cated but slightly the strength of janitor, and near him sat a lady the enthusiasm of the large crowd It's as cowardly to speak ill of a the Institute machine. The whole who didn't know what it was all was at its height. man behind his back as it is dan- team played well and while no out- about, but who wanted Institute gerous to say it to his face. standing stars were produced, the to win. Charleston, Institute, First Half Played in Howard's -0- work of Dandridge Brown, the big Nitro, St. Albans and many sur- Territory Experience is a good teacher, but tackle and of Hamlin, the plunging ronding towns were represented. some men are conceited enough to full back deserve special mention. Many former varsity stars re- Not once during the entire think that they can give experience The squad returned home on the turned, among the latter, were period of the first half was Insti- a few pointers. 25th to put on the finishing touches "Iron Man" Hardy, a back; Wil- for the season's crucial game with kerson and Kincaid, quarters; tute's goal threatened. The battle -0- was in the visitors' territory. The Howard. "Patsy" Crawford; "Fellah" Brilliant Student-"Prof., Why Spriggs; "Big Boy" Jefferson a half ended with the ball in Insti- The Gridiron ClassicOf The Year is like ?" lettered tackle from Ohio Univer- tute's possession on Howard's 25 Teacher (History)-"In what Howard University And sity and Burke, who is justly re- yard line. The expiration of time connection do you mean?" West Virginia Collegiate Institute nowned as the greatest receiver of robbed Institute of what was prob- Student-"Just generally." Battle To ScorelssTie foward passes that Institute has ably their best opportunity to Teacher-"Do you know?" score. A successful pass from ever developed. Student-"Yes sir. It's because Nearly Two Thousand Supporters Bartlett to Holland had netted 15 they both have all kinds of gener- Of The Two Schools Watch yards when the whistle blew for als except general prosperity." Gladiators On Rain-Soaked Field. Intense Interest the end of the half. From Moment Of -0- Promptly at 2:30 o'clock on the Kick-Off What did he say?-Observant afternoon of November first, the Individual Stars Youngster-Oh, look at the funny football teams of Howard Univer- man, Mother! He's sitting on the sity and Institute trotted out upon Howard won the toss and chose In spite of the slippery condition pavement talkin' to a banana-skin. Lakin Field, a veritable sea of mud, the south goal. Simultaneous of the ball, making it difficult to -- Tit-Bits. and began, in a continuous down- with the kick-off to Fairfax who kick, Holland's toe greatly support- pour of rain, the gridiron classic of returned the ball 15 yards, Max ed the Old Gold and Black. His the year. The stage was set for ,41 Westerband, the Institute Cheer- punt for fifty yards at the begin- ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES great game. The crowd was in leader, lead the local rooters in the ning of the second quarter was the high spirits. Hear and there floats song "The Old Gold and Black is longest kick in the game. His UST before the setting of Blue and White commingled going to wave over the White and average punt was 45 yards, which, of the October sun, with the more numerous banners Blue." An Institute fumble, at under the circumstances, was re- football for the West of Gold and Black. this point, gave the ball to How- markable. The latter part of the Virginia Collegiate In- ard on the local's 40 yard line. game resulted in a punting match stitute started in with a rush. On A Representative Group The vistors failed to make the between Holland and Williams, the last Saturday in this month, the required distance, Holland recover- the trusty punter of Howard. local squad of pig skin warriors Those present represented every ing the ball on a fumble. Insti- Hughes, the 1918 All American 8 THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY 9

Halfback of Howard, who made light on the question relative to Head Linesman-Beers. ic Association was a success 1Il his debut in football at Institute, the merits of the two teams. Time keeper-Stratton. every particular. measured up to expectation .. The first half was played in Time of quarters-15 minutes. . The audience enjoyed the songs, More than once he circled Insti- Howard's territory. Howard out- Score-Howard, 0; W. V. C. I., o. Jokes, and impersonation of the tute's flanks for substantial gains played Institute in the third quar- Attendance -2,000. actors. The Hawaiian impersona- which loosened pandemonium ter. Howard made longer gains The remainder of Institute's tion of Dora Dini, by Max Wester- among Howard's rooters and than Institute. Holland, of Insti- schedule comprises the Virginia band was above ordinary. The brought the Institute backers to tute, outpunted Williams, of How- Normal and Industrial School at act from Pinafore was a treat. their feet in silence. The speedy ard. Institute effected one forward Petersburg, and back demonstrated that he had pass with one attempt, Howard Wilberforce University at Institute About 150 old grads of the Insti- lost none of his former skill with failed to succeed in five attempts. on Thanksgiving Day. It is ex- tute were present at the Howald- the pig skin. Captain Downing, The game ended with the ball in pected that the Wilberforce game Institute game. Some came from Brown, and Howell are other midfield with a representative of will be the occasion of another as far away as Toledo, Ohio. Howardites whose work stood out each team claiming the ball after home coming day. Never before have so many grads as commendable. a fumble. Neither team scored. shown their interest in the athletic classic of the school. The generalship of Captain Bart- The line up. LOCALS AND PERSONALS lett, the defensive work of Few, A very pleasant time was spent Brown, and Morgan, and Hamlin's HOWARD Position INSTITUTE Miss Lewellyn A. Spriggs, dom- by the student body in entertaining tackling ability, were especially estic science teacher in the Kelley the Howard squad in the dining noticeable. Good's line plunging Hardwick 1. e. Holland Miller High of Clarksburg and W. Thomas 1. t. Brown hall, the evening of the game. In and returning of points brought Lloyd Spriggs, student at Ohio spite of the gruelling fight that him into the limelight. Camper 1. g. Saunders University, both grads of Institute, Howard and Institute stage against Lawrence c. Morgan are at home to witness the mar- each other on the grid, cordial rela- Smith r. g. Moore riage of their sister Miss Ethel Howard Shows Strength. tions exist in their social relations. Nurse r. t. Fairfax Blanche Spriggs to Dr. W. J. Barn- Howard clearly outplayed Insti- r. e. Few field of Omar, West Virginia. The Director of Agriculture, Mr. tute in the third quarter. The Downing, Capt. 1. h. Goode A. W. Curtis is planning to hold a end runs of Hughes and Brown Brown f. Hamlin The Sunday evening talks by Farmers' Institute and Fair here kept Institute busy. There were Hughes r. h. Harris the president are attracting large the latter part of December. He is times in this quarter when it Carter q. Capt. Bartlett audiences, and arousing more than in correspondence with lecturers seemed that Howard might score. usual interest. suitable for the occasion. The Repeated failures to reach the de- Substitutes. The citizens of the village are Fair will present an opportunity sired mark convinced the visitors Howard: Gardner for Nurse; manifesting much appreciation if, for the farmers, housewives, and that their efforts were useless, and Brown for Downing; Jackson for we are to judge from their attend- in the latter period her tactics had Thomas; Jefferson for Hughes. ance. The programs of the occa- boys' and girls' clubs to vie with changed to that of defense. Institute: Brown for Few; Wilson sion, from voluntary to voluntary, each other, as to the excellence of for Brown Mitchell for Hamlin. are impressive and beneficial. their products. Some Facts Officials: The minstrel given Friday night The football squad leaves for An analysis of the game play by Referee-Lively. of November 14, by the young Petersburg, Thursday night the play gives comparatively little Umpire-+Donnally. men for the benefit of the Athlet- 20th, inst. to play the strong eleven 10 THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY

of the V. N. 1. 1. The faculty and various classes Professor Gideon E. Smith of the school are pushing a cam- o HAVE a friend is to have one of the sweetest gifts formerly chemistry teacher here paign to raise two-hundred dollars that life can bring. To have a friend is to have a is the coach of that eleven. for the purpose of sending del- The boys expect a red hot game, egates to the Des Moines meeting T solemn and tender education of soul from day to day. and victory. of the Student's Volunteer Move- A friend gives us confidencefor life. A friend makes us go out- ment in January. Much enthusi- Mr. Harry S. Davis, teacher of asm is being manifested in the. side of ourselves. She takes heed of our health, our work, our painting, has been confined to his raising of these funds. aims; our plans. A friend remembers us when we have forgot- home since November 9th with a ten ourselves.. A friend may praise us, and we are not embar- severe case of flu. He is reported Attorney J. H. Ellis of Oak Hill improving, and his return to his and Mr. J. S. Caul of Winona rassed; she may rebuke us, and we are not angered. If she be classes is anxiously awaited. were visitors here Oct 29. Attor- silent, we understand. ney Ellis was but paying an accus- "It takes a great soul to be a great friend, a large, catholic, Miss Amelia Lowry, primary tomed visit and J. S. Caul has two teacher in the Clarksburg City . sons in school here. steadfast, and loving spirit. One to be a friend must forgive schools was the guest of her broth- much, forget much, forbear much. It costs to be a friend. er R. H. Lowry for few days of Mr. E. F. Merrit expert Bible the first of the month. Miss reader who has been conducting Nothing else in life, except motherhood costs so much. It not Lowry was one of the grads to classes in Bible reading among only costs time, affection, patience, love, but sometimes a man travel over two hundred miles to teachers and Senior students, left must even lay down-his life for·a friend.. witness the Howard-Institute the 5th inst for Chicago. He is game. expected to return in January. "There is no true friendship without self-abnegation, self-sac- She visited the departments of rifice." One of the dearest thoughts to me is this, that a real her Alma Mater, and renewed The readings of Mr. Merrit are friend will never get a:wayfrom me, or try to, or want to. old acquaintances. very much appreciated among Miss Lowry is rated as Al by faculty and student body. "It is a great and solemn thing to say to another human soul: Superintendent Jackson of Clarks- "In this one life that we have to live, let us share all things, tem- burg. Prof. J. F. J. Clark, principal of poral and spiritual. Your joys shall be my joys, your sorrows Garnett High School and president shall be my sorrows.-In absence you shall be near me. You Miss Rosetta Miller, and Mrs. M. of the State Teachers' Association T. Sinclair grads and teachers at was' a visitor at the School N 0- never shall be so far away from me but I can hear your voice in Slab Fork, are enjoying a forced vember fifth. Professor Clark was the twilight and the night season. Your letters shall make me perfecting the places of the State vacation at the home of the latter strong and glad. With you I shall never be greatly reserved. in the village. The presence of Teachers' Association with some diphtheria in their school has en- of the local officers of the board of To you I may speak the deep thought of my heart. With you forced a vacation. directors. alone Ilaugh; with you alone I may shed tears and not be ashamed. )'0 you only can I say, Behold here am I, an undisguised soul. All ?thers know me in some one mood; you know me in all moods.---Seleded. -,

WE MOST CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO MEET US in the THREE DAY SESSION Of' THE Industrial and Agricultural Fair and .Institute Jan. 28, 29,30,1920

WHEAT FIELD At The W. Va. Collegiate Institute GOOD · LECTURERS· PROVIDED