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WHITTIER COLLEGE

Four year courses in Letters, in Social Science, in Natural Science, in Bible Study. These rourses equal the standard of the highest Colleges and Universities. Whittier College Academy

Four year Courses meeting the usual college entrance requirements. The student has the advantage of college atmosphere, of associating with advanced students and college instructors. AIM—to give a thorough college training under influences that develop noble character. FACULTY—chosen for University training and Christian character. EQUIPMENT—Buildings, Hall of Letters, Gymnasium, Dormitories, Laboratories, Chemical, Physical, Biological. Library. Athletic Field. LOCATION—Beautiful cairpus. Healthful surroundings. Removed from the temptatoins of a great city yet near enough for its educational advantages. The college is now enjoying its most prosperous year with increased enrollment, additional buildings, strength- encd faculty. Correspondence solicited. Visitors welcome. THOMAS NEWLIN, President, Whittier, California.

The Acropolis Commencement Number Whittier, California June, 1910

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ACROPOLIS STAFF. Cora Scheurer, '10, Exchange Ed. Will J. Blount, '11, Business Mgr.; Frances Williams, '11, Associations; Bailey Howard, '13, Asst. Business Mgr.; Courtenay Henderson, '15, Athletics; Claire M. Edwards, '11, Ast. Ed.; Harold Costello, '15, Cottage and Drm Ed.; Anna Arnold, '14, Joke Ed.; Albert L. Marshburn, '11, Editor-in-Chief; Mildred Albertson, '14, Society Ed. THE ACROPOLIS 7

Published Monthly by the Student Body of Whittier College Entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office in Whittier, California

Terms 75c per year. Whittier, Cal., June 1, 1910. Commencement Numbers

This numbEr of the "Acropolis" is the last one issued Phases of our college activities. by the present staff. It is with a feeling of regret and pride The very atmosphere reminds us that we are again ap- that we lock back on the year's work—regrets for the short- proaching commencement and vacation time. comings and pride in the realization that we have done our These pages have been prepared under the pressure which heat. inevitably attends examinations and the closing of the scho- We have been handicapped by lack of funds but we have lastic year. tried to make the paper faithfully represent the various We desire to express appreciation for the interest and help

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received from faculty members and the contributors who The Physics Laboratory has received another addition in have helped us during the year. an X-Ray tube which will be of great service in experi- In a few days we separate for the summer vacation, some ments. The tube is the gift of Dr. L. D. Johnson of this never to return again in the capacity of students, but where- city and we wish to express the thanks of the science de- ever we go or whatever we do, let us keep in mind the ideals partment for the kindness. of our college life. Let us enter upon our vacation with the thought of gaining strength and vigor to make the coming year the best of our college life. The death of Allen Jay, occurring May 8, is felt as a great loss to Whittier College. While he was not directly con- Three short years ago Thomas Newlin came to Whittier nected with this institution he was a staunch friend of the College to take the president's chair. During that time' he college and one on whom we could rely for counsel and help. has built up the college and strengthened it in every way. Whittier joins her sister college, Earlham, in mourning And not only this, but he has worked himself into the hearts the loss of one of our greatest educators. and lives of the students, by his sympathy, kindly interest, and unfaltering cheer and courage. He is a man who enters heartily into the student's problems whether joys or sorrows, While feeling keenly the loss of the faculty members who whether victories or defeats. If ever a man had a loving, have resigned the Board of Trustees feel fortunate in se- unselfish, and self-sacrificing spirit, it is President Newlin. curing professors to fill their iplaces. Mrs. Mabel H. Douglas, a graduate of Bryn Mawr and a teacher in Pacific College, will be the instructor of German, The jubilee at Berkeley has been of much interest in educa- taking Prof. Matlock's place. tional circles. Pres. Hadley of Yale was presfint and gave Prof. Leslie C. Nanney, who has been an assistant at Earl- the main address. The procession composed of the student ham, will have charge of chemistry and physics. body, thousands of alumni, professors and faculty, leading Prof. Russell T. Wilson, also a graduate of Earlham and to the athletic field where the final jollification was held was an experienced teacher and engineer, will occupy the chair of special interest to the residents of Berkeley and com- of mathematics. munity. Characteristic floats and designs added greatly to W. R. Lewis comes from Friends University, Kansas, to the enthusiasm of the occasion. May our state university teach in the Biblical and Greek departments. Mr. Lewis have many jubilees expressive of as much growth and ad- has been superintendent of Christian Endeavor work in Kan- vancement as this one represented. sas' yearly meeting.

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Criticism of Ryskifl Mary E. Gamrnac

It is with a great deal of hesitation as well as qualmes of It seems to me that his works may be classed into two conscience that I attempt a criticism of ONE who has so very distinct styles or era's. The first of which, is very ably and in such a remarkable manner brought to our ornate, full of imagery, dramatic, vehement and rhetorical. minds, with a skill unequaled for diction and marvelous This phase is also especially artistic, his prose has the beauty, the vast importance of the study of nature; ONE true poet stamp, his style is novel and distinctly his own, who by his keenness of observatiin, rare knowledge and fa- he disregards the personal equation and does not reckon cility in description has displayed in all their marvelous with the spirit of the nineteenth century. Everything he settings the 'wonder-world" of clouds, skies, mountains, treated, whether it was right or wrong, he endued with such trees, grasses and water. Go up into our own Puente hills, an interest, by his strenuous personality, and extraordinary with a book of Ruskin for guide and the far-reaching ex- intensity, that it could not fail to attract the attention, and panses of iearth, sky and water, with that nameless, haunt- often win a disciple to his view of the matter. ing, unforgetable purply haze, hanging like a filament over The second style or phase was an attempt at simplicity all the mountains; with the valley lying like a huge checker- and a more ethical treatment of various causes, with which board at their feet, while off to the distant horizon, the be was in sympathy. This attempt towards simplicity was shining strand glimmers; and we feel as 'though the beauties almost impossible, as the rhythm and flow of sentences were of nature, a worship of things inanimate, have brought de- endless and limitless; his brilliancy in description and illus- lights unmeasured to "blind eyes that now see." tration and argument were exhaustless; his choice of lan- Ruskin's beauty was not sensuous, but wholesome and guage and selection of words with just the right shade of healthy, and his ideas are presented in such beauty of lan- meaning, matchless. Often this very facility in language guage and sincerity that though lack of plan and unity is was fatal to his logic and philosophy and led to rambling evinced, yet the beauty far outweighs the other qualities. sentences. He follows, but excells Wordsworth, Scott and Byron in his In his casey on "Work," he emphasizes and insists that all descriptions of, and picturesqueness of nature. work should be hand-work, his sympathy for modern pro-

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ducts falls and he launches forth the idea that the workino- criminately where he admires, and censures where he lacks man would be benefited, instead of the few, if labor was kept sympathy. He is an enthusiast, but a most suggestive writer, in iits primitive forms instead of having new methods and and while we disagree as to his views yet we feel sure that appliances grafted upon it. He disregarded ithe fact that: •the spirit prompting his work is right and sincere. "New occasions teach new duties; time makes ancient good His fame will rest not on his theories but upon his mas- uncouth." This human problem was of vital and all-absorb- terful handling of the. English language. He, with his beau- ing interest to him, and though his social ideas, as well as triful phraseology and applicable imagery has left a deeper political economy were not practical yet there was a noble impress on language than any Englishman of the century. effort and element behind all his views, ithat sought to bene- fit humanity. The basis of all of Ruskin's works is a desire to make others appreciate whatever he discusses, by its beauty, simplicity, sincerity. He considered beauty and art in its moral aspects. The versatility of his pen has been nothing short of mi- raculous, as he discussed with equal ardor and authorative tone, church government, discipline, political economy, and all sorts of subjects that caught his fancy and held his sympathy. A whole library of books was his to bestow and be- queathe to humanity, upon science, art, history, poetry, ethics, theology, education, agriculture, economy and an un- limited list 01 others, all endowed with his underlying and animating personality, with the intellectual virility of a man but the quick sensibilty of a woman. His ideals were the rulers of his intellect instead of material facts holding sway. In a great many of his writings, even though they are so ornate and beautiful, we feel as though they are too brilliant to be true, hurt even while we are disagreeing with him at almost every page, we feel the gainer by the opposition excited. The bulk of his writing is headlong, feverish, brilliant as P. rreteor that flashes with a white light of illumination across the sky; inconsistent and unrhertorical. He praises indis-

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BY "Hats is Hats" '4 B. W. Howard '13

"Say, it seems good to hit a square meal on terra firma, "Oh ho! I see! Long lost lover returning and all that, eh? even at this time of night." The speaker, a slender, well- Congratulations in order, are they?" and the older man dressed young man, addressed his remark to the older man, reached across the table and playfully tried to grasp the already seated at the table in the all-night eating house." other's hand. It sure seems good to look a square meal square in the face "No, not yet, but perhaps. You see I haven't seen the after two days' existence on the "Molasses Special." - ah - family for over a year but I'll sure see her to- "Molasses Special, eh? That's a new nne. What's the morrow and then— the young man broke off his sentence answer?" jovially enquired the man addressed, regarding the with a far away look in his eyes. The other man looked younger man with the look of one who has been delivered at him with a smile and seemed at a lose for words. from the depths of unwelcone solitude. "If you mean th "Guess it must be about time for my car," he finally re- train that just got in, you sure got me, for I didn't notice marked, glancing at his watch. "If I miss that car I can't anything especially sweet about that ride, or getting In here sit up with Murphy tonight. There it goes now," he ex- at 11:20 Saturday night." claimed as a car slowed down in front of the place. "You don't get the connection. This is the month of 'Good luck, so long," he yelled as he grabbed a hat from January—slow train. See? The conductor got that bum the rack, tossed a half dollar on the cashier's desk and off on me and I had to unload it on some one." rushed out of the door shouting and waving his hat at the "Oh! sure! It's on me, all right," remarked the older motorman. man. "Any way, I'd as lief be on that train as to go to a He caught the car, breathlessly climbed aboard and sink- funeral." ing into the nearest seat, 'started to jam the hat onto his "Sure thing, but I, didn't say anything about a funeral," But it didn't jam. Instead it hit his bald head with replied the other. a resounding thump and immediately tumbled into his lap. "Well, that's what I came to town at this hour for—to "What the deuce?" he ejaculated, staring at the head gear, go to the funeral of a wan I never saw or knew. Friend of then as he glared at the initials he exclaimed, "Wrong hat! my wife's, you see, and nothing would do but that I should By Gosh! And this is the lest car tonight and MY hat is pike off here to the services. The name's Murphy. Per- back in that restaurant. I'll sure be a sight for sore eyes haps you know him." at that funeral, with this thing balanced on my head like "No, never heerd of hi-r," replied the young man as he a tea cup on a pumpkin." reached for a piece of bread. "I'm not acquainted here, that He made one or two futile attempts to cram the derby is, not extensively. I know a girl—, that is a family here and on to his head, but finally gave it up and lighting a cigar I'd like to know them better." he philosophically settled down in his seat to mourn Mur- 12 THE ACROPOLIS

phy's death, since IT had brought him to this fix. At Fort looked at the men about him and managed to stammer. street he got off the car and finally located the house whose "Really, Mrs. Mike, I mean Mrs. Murphy, I'd rather not. number he remembered. You see, my hat is,— that is I'm sort of superstitious. Great "Number 236 South Fort. This must be it, but the way respect for the dead and all that." the house is lighted up you'd think it was a party instead Boswell tried to force a look of unconcern and respect on of a death. Well,—I'll----be—kicked," he exclaimed, stopping his countenance which already wore a strained, hunted ex- stock still as the thought struck him. "Murphy—Irish! It pression and was momentarily growing redder. must be an old-fashioned Irish wake I've run into. My The other men in the room did not notice his embarrass- wife never said a word about anything like that. Well, I ment and wiispered in tones that could be heard across the guess I can't back out now," and he wrapped gently on the street, "Put on yer hat, man." "Sure it's Moike's ixpriss door. wish." It was opened by a stout Irish woman who greeted him Boswell had the choice of putting on his hat or being cordially the interested participating in an Irih fight, for the liquid Och! coom in and no doot ye're wan of Moike's frinds?" comfort- ln-time-ofsorrow that they had absorbed had put she said. them in that state where a very little thing will make a "Not exactly. My wife, Mrs. Boswell, wanted me to call man laugh hike a fool or fight like a demon. Boswell very and express her sympathy and perhaps sit up with Mike if much feared that the crowd was on the way to the latter necessary," he explained. state, so he fished his hat out from under the chair and try- "Mrs. Boswell is it? Faith and Oi've knowed her fer ing to aseunie a look of unconcern, he balanced the hat on years. Coom roighit in and it's wilcome yez are." Ms head and stealthily glanced around the room to note She ushered him into a room full of people, where the the effect. men. were sitting about with their hats on, partaking of The effect was highly noteworthy and was probably dis- liquid refreshments in honor of the deceased Mike. Boswell tinctly heard half a mile away. The enthusiastic mourn- wondered at this apparent dicourtey but he sat down and ers tre-"bled on the balance between fight and laugh and shoved his misfit hat under the chair. then gave themselves up to the latter course with all the "Now put yer hat on Mister Boswell," whispered the Irish abandonment of their celtic natures. At about the time woman. "It was Moike's ixpriss wish thot no furnality when Boswell expected the corpse of Murphy to show signs should be showed at his wake and iviry wan was to set with of animation, the Irish woman rushed Into the room and their hats on." l'ooating him as the center of the uproar she angrily shouted, Boswell nervously kicked the hat farther under the chair, "Here, here, phwat's this? 'Tis great rivrence ye have fer

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the dead, sire. Phwat do yez mean by lookin' like that?" blushed, bit his lip and swore. - Boswell tried to stammer an excuse, grabbed for his hat, Boswell hurried across the street to the young man who but instead knocked it Onto the floor where it rolled to- was gazing stupidly after the speeding motor car. wards the door. He made a dive for it and seeing the door "Hey, gimme my hat," demanded Boswell. "You've sure handy, he jerked it open and beat a rapid retreat, accom- got me in a pretty mess by taking my hat." panied by wails and howls of laughter. The young man addressed turned to Boswedd and shook It was a bug way up town, but the first few blocks of the his fist at him, vainly striving to find fitting words to use. trip were enlivened by faint sounds of mirth which were In his excitement he let go of his hut which promptly set- wafted to him by the wind. He finally reached a hotel tled down on his head, bobbing about and vastly interfering and holding his hat in his hand, he registered for a room. with the angry gaze Which he tried to fixe on Boswell. The next morning he ventured forth about eleven o'clock "Got YOU in trouble!" he finally exploded. "Me, swiped to find some secluded restaurant. While walking down a your hat! Trouble! Say, if trouble was a bull I'd be a side street, he noticed a man on the other sidewalk holding red flag. You're a peach! Did you see that girl in that onto his hat as if a strong wind were blowing. Boswell auto. Well, that's her and I just phoned to her, I was sick stoped suddenly. with a headache and couldn't call till tomorrow. You're a "By George, there's the guy that's got my hat. Hey, bird! Swipe my hat on Saturday night and me with a Sun- there," he shouted, waving his own hat at the other man. day call to make. Now I've got a nice mess of explaining The man across the street looked at Boswell and started to 'do." to cross to him. Just then a motor ear came swiftly down "I guess you're right, son. I an a peach," sheepishly the street, the girl in the tonneau intently looking at the admitted Bosewll; "Well, its my treat and when that wed- man Boswell had nailed. Suddenly she blushed, seemed to ding comes off just drop down to Stockton and the best give a gasp of recognition and angrily turned her gaze dining room set in my store is yours. Here's my hand on It." straight ahead. The man she had been watching also

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CORA MABEL SCHEURER and then the more profound works of George Eliot and "Great feelings hath she of her own, William Shakespeare. Her musical ability soon made itself Which lesser souls may never know, known and at the age of seven she began her instrumental God giveth them to her alone, lessons, but her music teacher was compelled to bribe her And sweet are they as any tone to practice by playing croquet with her. Where with the wind may choose to blow." One of her worst faults was that of "sa'sing" her elders, Cora Mabel Scheurer first saw the light of day in Kirks- and the little stick was a frequent reminder of that. An- yule, Mo., on November 28, 188—. But soon the family other fault was that of playing "hookey." She was very moved to California and Cora attended the grammar schools fond of medicine and would run away from school to her father's office and beg for medicine. of Santa Ana, Anaheim, Los Angeles and Long Beach. When her family moved to Whittier she entered the Preparatory At the age of three, she knew the Westminster cathechism Department of Whittier Colege in 1902. But after three by heart, and from then on she continu9lly shocked her years, the family having moved again to Long Brach she Parents by her brilliant remarks or questions. Various offl- completed her course in the Long Beach High School in ceg have been held by this illustrious senior. 1906 at the age of sixteen. The same year she entered the In 1908-Oz, she was Editor-In-Chief of the Acropolis, Sec- freshman class of Whittier College,. but after one semester's retary of the Student Body for 1909-10, has held various work was compelled to return to her home on account of Y. W. C. A. cabinet offices and for three years has served as ill health. In 1907 she entered the University of California, the accompanist for both the Men's and Ladies' Glee Clubs. but at the close of the first term she became so hame-sick that she returned to her home in the south, and again en- NORRIS REMINGTON WILSON tered Whittier College, where she has since steadfastly re- He reads much. mained. He is a great observer and he looks Cora has always been very fond of reading. At the age Quite through the deeds of men. of seven she was a devotee of the Youths' Companion, and On Sept. 3, 1l8—, the 1itt1' town tf CsrIi'ls, Ind., was rapidly conquered such stories as "The Five Little Peppers" honored by the birth of the subject of this sketch. He early

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developed philosophical tendencies and at the age of three, In her early years she was a weakly child and so received puzzled his proud parents with questions worthy of an no whippings, but we are informed that it was not because Aristotle. He says his earliest recollection is the severe she was too good, but because of parental tenderness. If it parental discipline received when he upset a milk jar while were on account of an undue amount of piety, she has bravely plundering the creamery. The local grammar and High overcome that failing. At school she was a great peace- Sciiool were completed in due order and then he became a maker among her companions which trait seems to have "Hoosier schoolmaster" for a time. In the educational world prevailed up to the present time. At the age of ten she Mr. Wilson has a "brilliant but checkered career." Indiana took her first piano lessons, and has ever since, of her own State Normal, Franklin College, University of Southern Cali- free will, busied herself at the piano, showing much ability fornia and Whittier have successively been the scenes of his along this line. mental struggles and victories. Although he has been in In the parlor she is a royal entertainer and a most gracious Whittier but the one year he is known as an intellectual hostess. In the kitchen she is a marvel, being especially giant with philosophy as his hobby. He very modestly states famous for her rocks, cakes and salads. that he "is usually able to fool the professors" and make his Although slight of form, she make's up for that in vivacity, grades. ' Like Mr. Todd, he has long ago crossed the Rubicon ambition and in the power of endurance. Her future career and assumed the dignity of head of a household. He expects is still unsettled although she looks with favor upon further to continue ihis. studies in some university and those who musical study. But we would anticipate for her a brilliant know him best predict a brillant future for him in whatever success in some cozy bungalow. sphere he may elect. Edna has always been active in Y. W. C. A. work and served as president of the 'association here for 1909-10. When ARIE EDNA THORNBURGH a freshman she was elected chairman of the Student Body "She is a woman; one in whom social committee for 1907-08. She is a 'member of the La- The spring time of her childish years dies' Glee Club and active in musical circles. Though knowing well that life hath room, EDWARD BURTIS HEALTON For many blights and many tears." Arie Edna Thornburgh was born on a farm near Oskaloo- "Then welcome each rebuff, sa, Iowa, on October 23, 188—. She attended the grammar That turns earth's smoothness rough, schools of Oskaloosa, and then entered the Preparatory Each sting that bids nor sit nor stand, Department of Penn College, from which she graduated in But go!" 1905. In the fall of 1905 the family moved to Whittier, Cal., E. Burtis Healton made his first acquaintance with life end in 1906 Edna entered the freshman class of Whittier Jan. 9, 188—, near Kokomo, Ind. Little can be learned in College. regard to his life there as at the age of three he removed 16 THE ACROPOLIS

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"with his parents" to El Modena, Cal. The trip was made For naught that sets one heart at ease, without incident except that the infant prodigy insisted on And giveth happiness or peace, the conductor explaining why he turned his watch backwards Is low esteemed in her •eyes." as they came West. Caroline Rebecca Sharpless was born on a farm in Sugar At El Modena Burtis entered the public school where he Creek, Iowa, on July 16, 188—. At the age of three, she too, completed the 4th grade and finished his grammar school moved to California, and after a residence of about eight work in Whittier. years in Pasadena the family moved to Whittier and settled He confesses that he was an extremely bad boy and says do4tii on a ranch. After attending the grammar schools he has had several hair breadth escapes. He once enter- here, she entered the Preparatory Department of Whittier tained and startled numerous cows and chickens by tum- College, from which she graduated in 1905, entering the bling off the barn while attempting to emulate Darius Green's freshman class here in the fall of the same year. example. Since that time the only flights he has taken have Caroline's favorite past time was riding horses, and climb- been in forensic eloquence. ing trees. Later she became active in tennis and basket- He graduated from the Preparatory Department of Whittji ball, playing on the basket-ball team for several years. Al- College in 19ui and then spent three years in pursuit of the though not at present living on a farm, she has a great de- almighty dollar. light in farm life, and says she would much rather plow But the charms of college life proved irresistible and In than wash dishes. She has a keen •appreciation of 1907 he returned to complete his course. His class room beauty in nature, and has much artistic ability, and will work has been thorough with chemistry as a major. His doubtlessly stock her home with hand-painted china. She form is familiar on the baseball diamond but his forte i informs her friends however, that she is going to be an old oratory for though he does not stand high on the platform maid, but that she DOES NOT love cats. he isualiy -rtand.s high in the judge's marks. Last year he cerried off first honors in the Intercollegiate Peace Oratori- PAUL EMERSON TODD cal. His plans for the future are uncertain but his college "The wisest man could ask no more of Fate friends il wish end predict a happy and useful life. Than to be simple, modest, manly, true, Among other offices he has been president of Student Safe from the many, honored by the Few." Body, 1P06 '7, and president of Y. M. C. A, Paul Emerson Todd began his career Dec. 8, 188— near Thorntown, Ind. He was a precocious child and of an inquir- CAROLINE REBECCA SHARPLESS ing nature. His mother records that he was "such a good little boy." At the early age of three he attempted to help in the "She doeth little kindnesses, preparation of a meal by putting the cat in the oven from Which most leave undone or despise; which it was released badly scorched. THE ACROPOLIS 19

Living on a farm the chubby lad developed financial ten- school, and in 1895 with her family, came to California dencies and became the owner of sundry hogs, goats and where she finished her grammar school education in various calves. He went through the public school of Thorntown and ecihools in Southern California. In 1906 she graduated from then came with his parents to Whittier. He soon enrolled Alhambra High School, and in the fall of the same year, as a first year Prep at Whittier College, where he has been entered the freshman class of Whittier College. ever since. The boy has broadened out into a man and As one would expect, May was always a very exemplary "the mighty Todd" is known on every basket-ball court on child, and offered little resistance to discipline. Her favorite the cast. amusement was that of repeating Mother Goose rhymes. His college work has been particularly thorough in Ger- She has always been a friend to the friendless, and ready man, English and history, for he shines in the class room to help those in trouble. While not particularly active as as well as on the athletic field. a leader, she has always been willing to share hard work A trip to Europe is included among his experiences and with others, and ready to cooperate in everything which many are his reminiscences of "Deutschland." would advance the interests of the colleg. The Y. W. C. A. In September, 1908, he assumed new dignity and responsi- has found in her a substantial friend and supporter, and in bility when he married Gertrude Cox, '09. He has been 1909-10 she acted as vice-president of that organization, and known since to advise others to pursue a similar course. has several times been a member of the Y. W. C. A. cabinet. Among other college honors he has held the following offi- She is also secretary of her class, and a member of the ces: Ladies' Glee Club. President, Student Body, 1907-08; Captain, basket-ball team, 1907-08; Manager, athletics, 1909-10. AUSTIN R. MARSHBTJRN He looks forward to post graduate work at some university and the entire student body joints in saying, "Gluck Auf." "Forwrrd and frolic glee was there, The will to do, the soul to dare, LULU MAY PEARSON The sparkling glance, soon blown to fire, Of hasty love or headlong ire. - "Hers is a spirit deep and crystatl-clear, His limbs were cast in manly mould Calmly beneath her earnest face it lies, For hardy sports or contest bold." Free, without boldness, meek, without fear, Austin R. Marshburn claims originality in the selection of Quicker to look, than speak its sympathies." his birth place. On Nov. 22, 188—, the rolling plains of Lull May Pearson was born iri Haviland, Kansas, on Sep- northwestern Texas gave the first impressions to his mind. tember 21, 188—. She attended an old-fashioned country As soon as he was able to walk with any degree of certainty

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he learned to ride the frontier bronco and to throw the lariat. happy as when working over conic sections—of pie. In a little school house he learned the rudiments of readin', By nature and training he is a business man and may 'ritin' and 'rithmetic. At the age of nine he removed with become a captain of industry. As business manager of the his parents to El Modena, Cal., where he completed his college paper he was so successful in raising the debt that grammar school work. he now contemplates raising oranges and lemons on a ranch. In 1902 he entered the Preparatory Department of Whit- He has been active in Y. M. C 'A. circles and has held the tier College and has been in school ever since. following offices: President, student Body, 1909-10; Di- He has been a member of four championship basket-ball rector Athletic Association and Manager of Acropolis, 1908- teams and has been active on the cinder path. He never lets 09: President class, '10. his studies interfere with his college activities and yet his Whatever course he pursues in life we feel sure that he grades are above the average. His chief hobbies are talking will put into it the energy and enthusiasm which brings suc- and mathematics. He majors in the latter and is never so cess.

Whittier College Glee Club

The Men's Glee Club finished one of the most successful It was fully up to the uual standard of ho-e concerts seasons in its history this year. The financial success was while the English Hand Bell Ringera, who assisted, were due in a large extent to the managing ability of Mr. Graves, also greatly enjoyed. while to Prof. Whybark is due the attainment as a Glee Club. The solo work of Messrs. Stanfield, Blount, Bair and Bell Summing up the season, the club gave three concerts added a great deal to the concerts. The piano ducts cf away from home: Anaheim, Orange and Sierra Madre. Misses Thornburgh and Scheurer always received the hearty Probably the best of the away-from-home concerts was given appreciation and applause which they deserved. Miss at Sierra Madre to a small but very appreciative audience. Scheurer acted as accon"pnist this year and fill"d that diffi- However, the concerts at the other places were a credit to cult position with rare ability and ckill. Miss Way, as reader, the college. In Los Angeles, the club asisted in two choral never failed to win encores and thst speek fr,r itself, society concerts. In 'Whittier, two cancerta, were given, and Viewing the sea-on from all points it was a most suc- the club assisted in the joint coneert early. in the season. cessful one and since nearly all of this ver's members will The home concert, on May 13th, wes pr-'nounced one of be in school next year, prspects for another "winning" club the best musical entertainments of the year, in Whittier. are very bright.

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OFFICERS SECOND YEAR Lyle Hiatt, '15; George Bell, '13; Whittier Williams, '15; President Samuel Pickett, '11 Jesse Stanfield, '13. Secretary and Treasurer Will Blount, '11 FIRST BASS Manager Willis Graves, '13 Samuel Pickett, '11; Hadley Kelsey, '13; Pliny Greene, 112. Librarian Henry Whitlock, '13 SECOND BASS Bailey W. Howard, '13; Willis Graves, '13; Earl Sharpless, '15; FIRST TENOR Earl Raymond, '16. Will Blount, '11; Henry Whitlock, '13; Warren Blair, '14. DIRECTOR—J. N. Whybark.

Ladies' Glee Club

This year's work along musical lines has been very suc- Accompanist Cora M. Scheurer, '19 cessful. This s only the second yea' in which Whittier Cirector J N. Whybark College has maintained a Lathes' Glee Club, and the results obtained this yrar have been most Encouraging. FIRST SOPRANO During the winter, a joint concert with the Men's Glee Greta Hazzard, '13; Anna Tomlinson, '15; Lolila Reynolds, '13; Club was given which was a credit to Prof. Whybark and to Elizabeth Mi'lhous, '15; Edith McGee, '14. the clubs. SECOND SOPRANO April 8, the two clubs rsieted in a concert, given under Lola M. Tebor, '11; Elma Johnson, '13; Frances Williams, '11; the direction of Prof. Whybark, and at various times the Jessie Davis, '14; Myrtle Kendall, '17; May Pearson, '10. Leclias' Glee Club has furnished muic for the Friday morning programs. FIRST ALTO Anna Arnold, '14; Lela Bruyn, '15; Vivian Rice, '13; Fern OFF ICE is Cox, '16; Claire M. Edwards, '11. Vivian lice, '13 President SECOND ALTO Treaurer and Manager Clre M. Edwards, '11 Edna Thornburgh, '10; Gertrude Todd, '09; Marion Plummer, Librarian Lolilo Reynolds, '13 '13; Irene Glasgow, '13.

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Hail to our May Day Queen, 2. The Revel of Stars and Fireflies. Long may she reign, 3. Silence of the Night. Over the Fairy Land With Chorus Be her domain. 4. Solo—Spirit of Danger. The fourth annual May Day Festival was keld on the col- Chorus, Shadow-Dance lege campus on the afternoon of April 29th. Always a great 5. Solo—Spirit of Storm. crowd gathers from far and near on this occasion and never Chorus, Storm-Fiends does it go away dis'ppointed. 6. Chorus—Song of the Rain-Drops. Lolila Reynolds, the Queen of the May, as befitted her 7. Revel of the Rain-Drops. rank, was drawn in a beautifully decorated chariot With Solo and Sextette, Sleep Song by four heralds. At her teet sat two small pages, Esther 8. Chorus—Birds of Dawn. Tomlinson and Arlington Mills, serving as crown and sceptre 9. Chorus—Song of Sunbeams and Birds. bearers. The Queen's attendants were Frances Williams and Intermission—Refreshments. Anna Arnold, clad in pink Grecian robes. After the beautiful The revels ended with the usual May pole wlndng with crowning ceremony and a vocal solo by the Queen, the pink and white streamers, a fascinating sight that never cantata, "A Midsummer Night," was given by all the girls, grows old. and received the hearty applause of the assembled throng. Great credit for the success of the day is due Miss Tom- PROGRAM linson, physical director; Professor Whybark, musical di- Spirit of Silence of the Night Elizabeth Milhous rector, and Cora Scheurer, accompanist. Thanks are due Spirit of Storm Edith McGee the State School band for kindly furnishing music, and Cald- Spirit of Danger Marion .Plummer well-Thornburgh for the use of a piano, and the Ladies' CHORUS—Sitars and Fireflies Shadows Storm-Fiends, Rain- Auxiliary for making candy to sell, and many others who Drops, Birds and Sunbeams. assisted in various ways. The position of heralds was ac- 1. Chorus—Stars and Fireflies. ceptably filled by eight boys in white suits.

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THE ACROPOLIS 27 Y. M. C. A. & Y. W. C. A. I

As the year draws to a close we look back over our Y. may feel a sense of personal responsibility. The Y. W. W. C. A. work with some degree of satisfaction. We see also endeavors to provide for the social side in the teas many weak points which we hope to strengthen and also and spreads which are held from time to time. At the some achievements for which we are thankful. first of each year an Informal shirt-waist spread is held In The Mission Study Class has been a source of strength honor of the new girls. At this occasion there is established and interest in our work. The first semester the course on a feeling of fellowship which ists during the entire year. Mohammedan Women was led by Mrs. Chas. Lewis. Those The devotional sesaions are held every Wednesday morn- taking the course fslt well repaid for their time by the ing. Once in a while there is a leader from outside, but usu- broader view of life which was gained. During the second ally the meetings are led by the girls themselves. These semester Mrs. A. C. Johnson conducted a class in the study have proved to be times of deep spiritual blessing and many of Frontier Life in the United States. This brought before a girl dates the beginning of her Christian life from the in- the students in a new way, the great need for efficient fluence of the Y. W. C. A. The association hopes next leaders and teachers in our border lands. year to be able, more than ever before, to be a vital factor in We feel that the study of conditions in foreign lapds and moulding the lives of the girls and fitting them for respon- among different people, is a growing factor in association elbie positions in the world. work, and we hope to have several new classes arranged Last Christmas vrcation a few of our college men joined •for next year. witb bands from other colleges and spent the two weeks in In order that any work may be carried on successfully deputation work among the small towns. This proved a there must be systematic arrangement and some regular helpful experience. method. With this fact in mind the Y. W. C. A. has made The Y. M. C. A. in its many phases has had a great in- it a point to hold a weekly cabinet meeting. At this time fluence over the college life. Let us begin now to make all the business of the association is transacted and plans next year's work more effective in Christian service. devised by which it is hoped to make the Y. W. of vital interest to every girl in college. Every member is placed upon V. M. C. A. some committee and given work to do in order that she As the Y. M. C. A. closes another year's work, we look

Shirts at Jone's, 106 West Philadelphia St. Grimes & Eckert, full line of staple and fancy groceries. 28 THE ACROPOLIS back upon the course followed, feeling that it has been a This year five young men attended the conference at Car- great factor in the lives of many young men. mel. There they dame in contact with other college men It would be impossible to measure the good which the as- and so received new ideas of association work. Many new sociation has accomplished, because much of the work done problems were presented to them :and the responsibility of will bring forth fruit in the years to come. the work was laid upon them, as Christian young men. We have met together as a group of young men, looking Plans are being made by which the Bible classes of next for a better way in which to express our Christian ideals. year will be carried out more effectively. The strength of Those in charge have endeavored to make each meeting, Y. M. C. A. depends upon the good received from these such as would broaden the outlook upon life. Help has classes. The aim is not to teach theology or Bible history, come to us from many outsiders who have left their daily but to bring before the college man the life of Christ; the tasks in order to attend our Wednesday morning meetings difficulties he overcame and the help He will give us in over- and share with us their inspiration. To these men we are coming our temptations. truly grateful.

"Christ is found in all the beauties of nature, but also Chapel Gleanings wherever He is touching the Individual life, leading it higher and to greater aspiration." The chapel periods, throughout the year, have been a "The work of the settlement is to lead people to love higher source of profit to the entire student body. The talks given things and by loving, to grow like them." by members of the faculty are always helpful and meet the "I believe that the future holds greater possibilities for needs of. the college student while the talks and addresses every young person than he thinks. These possibilities may given by other speakers who have been present from time be realized if he believes in the conditions in himself and to time have been inspiring. We feel that the chapel hour the future and yet how many fail to enter because of un- is one that helps unite the entire student body and to give all belief."—Prof. Lewis. a broad comprehensive view of life. On April 28, Timothy Nicholson spoke on "The Reforms in On March 10, Miss Stover, settlement worker of New York the Penal and Charitable Institutions." City, addressed the student body on social work in our great "The regency of truth in our lives is the only thing that cities. She :aid in part: I can make them what they should be."—Rev. Inwood.

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"Difficulties are the things that show what men are."— May 6 the following program was given: Epictetus. White Night Metcalf "The object of education today is not scholarship but Dr. Williams. spiritual improvement and character."—Pres. Newlin. Mammy's Little Black Coon, On May 20, we were fortunate In having Robert Watchorn, Howard, iStanfield, Whitlock, Green. ex-commlsSiOner of immigration, in New York City. He Fairy Love Song, gave an instructive address on immigration and the problems Mrs. Woodard. to be faced by the government in Americanizing the million May 28, Miss Ethel Coleman, of Los Angeles, gave a song of immigrants who come to our shores yearly. recital in her usual pleasing manner. Mr. Watchorn is a firm believer in the immigrant and sym- pathizes with them in their desire to reach America. !He says that 'the danger does not lie in the immigrant but in our unfriendly attitude towards him. The immigrant is dis- Our Faculty liked on account of his poverty and language, yet neither of these is a disgrace in itself. Mr. Watchorn was in charge It was with regret that we learned that Professors Harris of Ellis Island for four year and in that time saw four mil- Matlock, Lewis and Wright, will not be with us next year. lions of people come to America to make their homes. His They leave for valid reasons, but will nevertheless be greatly experience in the problem makes him an authority on the missed in the class room, aul in all the various activities of subject of immigration. our college life. Prof. Harris has been at the head of the English department here for nine years, including his year's trip abroad and during that time has not only conducted Friday Morning Musicales splendid English courses, but has also coached the basket I I ball teams, and staged the plays that have been given in the last nine years. To lose Prof. Harris is like removing a pil- The Friday morning musicals which have been held every ar from a building. The others vary in the length of time two weeks throughout the year have been a source of pleas- spent here as instructors, but no matter how short the time, use to all who have been able to attend. each one has performed his work most ably, and has en- On April 22 Miss Plummer sang three selections: deared himself to the hearts of faculty and students alike. It will be difficult to fill these vacant places, but in what- a—Lotus Flower ever work they find themselves in the future, the heartiest b—Ave Maria good wishes of the students will follow them and here's a c—April Rain. "Walk-a-way" for each of them. 30 THE ACROFOL.IS

Miss May Hunt, '05, is Librarian at the Pathological In- s'itute, Whittier, Cal. Alumni Notes Miss Olema Rees, '09, is trying the rest cure at a sani- tarium in Pasadena. Miss Ines Greene, '04, who has held the position of Li- brarian at the University of California during the past year, expects to return to her home in time for the commencement events. Exchanges Mrs. Inez Bennett Siemon, '07, has moved to Bakersfield, Cal., where Mr. Siemon is practicing law. "Under the Faculty Chestnut Tree," Darlhamite, April 23, Miss Mable Smith, '06, completes her course in Theory this is a witty, well written article. month, under Mr. C. E. Pemberton, of U. S. C. Mr. Elwood Minclien, '07, is employed in a hardware store "Words of teachers all remind us at Hood River, Ore. That some day they will begrime Miss Erema Newby, '07, has a position as stenographer and Our marks, if we've left behind us bookkeeper for the Cordicelli Silk Co., Market St., San Fran- Wild oats on the sands, of time." cisco. EX.— Miss Edith Tebbett's, '04, is traveling in Europe with her parents. Mists Edina Newby, '09, and Miss Coila Carter, '08, after "Our Editor-in-Chief reminds us a year's course at the University of California have received That our job's to make you roar their teachers' certificates in English and History respective- And to show to us your kindness ly, and expect to teach the coming year. Laugh at what has gone before." Miss Alice Blanchard, '09, has returned from Berkeley after Ex.— a six months' course in the University, and has taken up her former position in the News office of this city. Other papers all remind us Mr. Charles Johnson, '05, is running a mining mill at We can make our own sublime Tonopah, Nev. If our fellow schoolmates send us Miss Gertrude Mills, '08, has returned to her home in Contributions all the time— Whittier after a few weeks' outing at Rialto. Ex.— THE ACROPOLIS 31

"Since Hope Came Back," Erlhamite, May 7, gives a true The Wilmingtonian would be improved by several jokes and ideal of a college education, exchanges.

CLASS STONES— ','Little grains of humor, Freshman—Emerald Little bits of bluff, Sophomore—Blarney Stone Make the little freshmen Junior—Gun:stone Think they're just the stuff." Senior—Tombstone

S O CI ETY

On April 30h a jolly crowd of students took a trip to Saw the East. After a delightful lunch, the crowd adjourned, Pit Canyon. The affair was given in honor of Lolila Rey- with the Falls as their destination. Of course Elizabeth folds, who left a week later on an extended trip through and "Harrigan" got lost from the crowd, and the driver 32 THE ACROPOLIS

lost the way coming home, but these small inconveniences appropriate things. only made the trip the more enjoyable, to some especially. Courtenay Henderson then responded to the toast, "Girls;" The drive home was the most delightful feature during in a very witty and pleasing manner. Miss Arnold followed, whidh, at frequent intervals, "Put On Your Old Gray Bon- cleverly speaking of "Reminiscences." Prof. Harrs closed net" was sung, until the strings were worn out. Those the evening in his usual brilliant style with a few well who stood the drive successfully were Lolila Reynolds, Edna chosen remarks. The whole affair was an entire success Thornburgh, Claire Edwards, Corn Scheurer, Elizabeth Mil- and the third years deserve great commendation for their hous, Mildred Albertson, Anna Arnold and Messrs. Hiatt, coi dial hospitality. Graves, Blair, Roberts, Perry, Harrison and Marshburn. The first years were found again making merry Saturday Thursday evening, May thirteenth, the third year pre- evening, April twenty-third. Meeting at the home of Lois paratory class gave a banquet at the Girls' Cottage in honor Clark, they walked from there to the home of Olive Milhous of the preparatory graduating class. where the party was held. The moon being full the walk The fourth year class colors of red and white were beauti- was an enjoyable one. Games were played both in the fully carried out in the decorations of the dining room, house and outdoors, the large lawn making a splendid play- Lamarque and American beauty roses adorning the tables ground. Refreshments of punch, candy and cake were great- and being festooned on the window curtains. A four-course ly enjoyed. At an early hour .the happy crowd started home- dinner was served, the menu of which was as follows: ward. Misses Tomlinson and Howard chaperoned the party. Chilled Fruit Chicken Patties Peas Rolls Friday evening May twentieth, the girls of the first year Banana Fruit Salad preparatory class, together with the lady members of the Ice Cream Cake faculty, were entertained by four of the first year girls at After the last course several toasts were given, Harold the home of Gertrude Inwood. During the evening music Costello presiding as toastmaster. was enjoyed and several new games played. Delicious re- The first speaker, Charles Crumley, president of the third frshments were served, consisting of grape ice, cake and year class, cordially welcomed the fourth years. This toast candy. was responded to by Edith McGee who bequeathed to the third years the desks, which the fourth years had so long One of the most delightful social functions of the year occupied, and the stern glances of the proctor, besdes other occurred Thursday evening, May 19th, when Pres. and Mrs.

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ewlin entertained the Senior Class at a charmingly ap- which alt (?) conversation was carried on in German, the pointed 8 o'clock dinner. following program was given: The table was elaborately decorated in the class colors, Recitation "Der Deutschen Vaterland" yellow and white, a large bouquet of Shasta daisies forming Mr. Chas. Crumley. the center piece. Recitation "Mignon" After dinner the guests repaired to the parlor where music Miss Bertha Hoskins. was enjoyed and the guests departed, declaring Pres. and Vocal Solo "Mignon" Mrs. Newlin ideal entertainers. Miss Frances Williams. Dialogue, The events of the Senior year would be incomplete without Misses Frances Williams and Hazel Cooper. an evening spent in the Johnson home. And so according Recitation to their usual custom, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Johnson enter- Miss Cora Scheurer "Dei Trumpeters" tained the Senior Class most royally, Friday evening, May Vocal Solo "Abschied" 27th, at their pleasant home on N. Friends Ave. Miss Elizabeth Millhouse. The house was artistically decorated in both the class and Recitation Der Handschuh" college colors. Miss Nellie Whybark. After an evening of progressive games, the guests repaired Vocal Solo "Sing Mir Dein Lied" to the dining room where elaborate refreshments were Mr. Warren Blair. served, the Alma Mater and class colors being again carried After the program typical German refreshments of cheese, out in table decorations and refreshments. black bread, etc., were served. We went home at a fairly early hour thinking that German was not so hard after all. On Tuesday afternoon, May 31st, the girls of the Cottage, entertained a number of friends at an informal reception given in honor of their only Senior, Miss Cora Scheurer. FRESHMEN PICNIC

On Saturday evening, May 14th, the members of the three The freshmen wound up the year with a picnic at Sunset German classes of the college met in the Association hall. Beach Decoration Day. The crowd, chaperoned by Miss German songs were sung and after a short time during Cammack, went down on the Pacific Electric, leaving Whit-

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tier so early that some of the bunch had to mEke dinner do 0, Milton, there's some perfectly glorious head lettuce. for breakfast also. We just must have some for our sandwiches. There, that's The dinner was one of the beet things about the picnic, enough. Now, Pliny, you can't have all those carrots. Of and the way it disappeared had Jonah beaten a mile. Strange course they're good for the complexion, but the rest of us to say, no one was too bashful to ask for more and it was want some, too. with difficulty that the baskets were saved from destruction. All out, and help the horses up this hill. There is Mr. Almost everyone tried boating and some wonderful oars- Cox giving the reins of government over to his wife, so it manship was disclosed. If Whittier College ever has a boat may be safer anyway to be on the ground. crew, count on the freshman class. Some of the class were Lucky Baldwin's ranch! 0, you peacocks. Carrie, you only saved from wet feet by the fact that they developed surely knew that they can spread their tales if they want to. "cold feet" first. "Fat" Renneker caused a tidal wave when Mt. Wilson! My, doesn't the top look far from here. But he went in swimming. (For full report of damage done, see never mind, tomorrow at this time— newspapers.) Here we are at the foot. Unload the wagon, everybody, When Halley's comet finally chased the sun out sight, and we'll have supper in a jiffy. preparations to leave started and by the time the comet Pliny, hurry up, or you won't meet that car, and Frank disappeared the start was made. The crowd finally got has such a bad headache he'll never be able to find us if home without anyone falling off the car and almost every- you don't show him the way. one was able to attend recitations next day. Now roll up In your blankets. Do keep still, you people, I'm going to lick the next one that speak'. 0, look up thero SOPHOMORES AT MT. WILSON. on that rock, just a few rods from here. One of them seems Happy? Yes, indeed, perfectly joyous. But who wero to be white and tle other black, 0, girls, did you see they? Why, the sophomores, of course, starting out on their that? Sh— don't bother them, it's nothing but an "encircling Mt. Wilson trip—There are the lunch boxes safely stored in good—" the front of the wagon, and now pile the blankets around the Midnight! Time to get up If we're to be there by six. edge and you can hardly tell that you are not comfortably 0, hum, I haven't slept a wink. Have you, Nofie? seated in a rocking chair. All aboard. Crites, you go ahead and set the pace— 0, let's ret a little. Why, Gertrude, we're surprised at you. Don't you know This is awfully steep climbing. It isn't nice to wave at strange men?. Yes, we know he Say, isn't that fog great! Did you ever see anything so was in an automobile, but you shouldn't have done it any- beautiful, and there comes the sun, too. way. Here we are at the top. Now for breakfast. Did you

Sanitary Bakery, cleanest and best, 210 W. Philadelphia. THE ACROPOLIS so ever get hold of anything that tasted so good as those sand- gling and an air of profound mystery is preserved. wiohes? Thursday, 12:45 p. in. Cora tells Edna that Austin told Well, Mr. Johnson, we certainly appreciate being shown her, that Albert told him that they were going to Bay City. around these observatories. There, there, Maude, don't 1:30. Harold Costello gives them a hint that it may be weep about it, for Milton won't fall off that rock. Sierra Madre. Now, Hazel, that Isn't the only dog in the world even if he 2:30. A befuddled Senior says: "Well, I'll be hanged if is a dandy. I know where we're going now." Dinner over, time to start down the train. We'll not let 4:015. Juniors, Seniors, suit cases and chaperones are that Pomona bunch beat us down. There they go, now. ready to board the car. A separation takes place between 0 well, if they're in such a hurry, let them go. the sheep and the goats. All attempts to break up the At the foot, and just smell that beefsteak. Mrs. Cox, you "combination" (Cora and Edna) fail. They persist in flirt- and Elsie are jewels to have that ready for us. ing with the Whittier "mail." Load up your belongings, and let's start. Why can't you 4:40. All out at Slauson—Change cars for—? Girls amuse folks get settled back there? themselves by walking the rails. Car is late—President Yes, Milton, we all agree, we've had a perfectly di-lapi- poses as the original patience on a modern post as monu- lated time. ment. Eager Juniors take his picture. Albert takes a cop- per offering. Runs to store for suckers, but is "sold." With THE JUNIORS ENTERTAIN THE SENIORS careful handling Jack Pearson manages to get two pictures Tuesday, May 10th. Juniors rtrtle Senior' by h°ning without serious damage to the camera. Mrs. Newlin re- them a queer looking white missive. Contents prove more marks on seeing Frances' constant attention to Sam, who mysterious than the outside. carries the money: Frances, you seem to be on "Pickett- Poor recitations from all the Seniors In the afternoon— guard." All aboard for the Newport car! Grand scramble minds otherwise occupied. for suit cases. Combination tranquil, though on account of 4:30. Edna makes a startling discovery, "We are going to crowded car they have to sit one behind the other. Curious stay all night, and Claire said to bring " She suddenly woman asks one of the girls if this is a Whittier H. S. stops—confused and blushing—audible grins from the boys. crowd. "No. Kindergarten," Seniors' curiosity at last Wednesday. Excitement still reigns. The most innocent 'atisfled as we jump off at Bay City. We? Alas where is Inquiries and most diplomatic efforts fail to win from the Willie? Out of the car window a, glistening head is thrust, unmoved Juniors any inkling as to where they were e'i'i followed by two arms, each frantically waving a suit case. to take us. Juniors hold many class meetings, much gig- Hands reach to grasp them but are suddenly halted by the

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angry voice of the conductor crying: "What are you doing 4:45. Fisherman's Club starts for the end of the pier. with my suit case?" Willie had lost count. But what wonder 4:52. Gertrude makes a catch. wtih so many! 5:10. A huge smelt, 5 inches long, nearly pulls Burtis over- 6:30. Austin (?) hunts crabs. Comes back with sandy board—Swift hands to the rescue. pockets and plenty of "wigglers." Albert and Edna perform 8:00. Lazy ones arise. a great "feat" while playing in the sand. 8:30. President cleans the fish for dinner. 7:30. Supper! Visions of rapture to hungry mortals. 9:00. Breakfast. JOKE! Were we hungry? Pres. N.—"What time are we going to have breakfast?" Well, I guess— Frances—"Oh, about 8." Juniors and Seniors, Pres. N.—"Oh, that's too early." And chaperones—Yes! Mrs. N.—"No, that's just right." 9:45. Get your hats for a boat ride. Pres. N.—'All right, 8 then; but I'd like to 'ATE' another Austin covers more "ground" than any one else. cookie"—and it was his "eighth" cookie. Willie Blount makes a big splash! 8:30. All go for a moonlight stroll on the pier. Carrie 2:45. All back but Edna, Austin, Frances and John— chaperones Mr. Pickett in search of bait. They get bit by Great consternation in camp. Albert at last succeeds in a cross old man. spending his six pennies. 9:30. Reunion in the Senior cottage. Paul gets caught 3:00. Dinner. on his own hook. College gossip and plans 'for the morrow— Well, words can't express our joy. the order of the hour. Little fishie in the brook 10:30. Terrible screams from the boys' cottages. A huge Prexie catch him on the hook; crab is running away with Pres. Newlin. All out for the Junior fry him in the pan, rescue. Senior eat him like a man. 9:45. All's quiet. —Special Contributor. 9:50. Screams of laughter from the first cottage. Carrie Reported that one precocious youngster remarked on no- is 'amusing the children by pinching their toes. ticing the vast posts which supported the wharf: "Gee, it Crabs in the must take a pile o' them to hold that up." Sugar Bowl, 3:30. General clean up. Haughty Juniors at last permit One, two, three. Seniors to soil dainty fingers in aid. Friday, a: in., 4:30. Ambitious youths out for bait. 4:55. A little earlier, all at the cross roads for the car.

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Pros. Newlin made a speech which voiced hs appreciation Scene at Slauson 10 minutes later--Albert fishes despe- of the happy event. rately in his pockcts, bring forth a small piece of paper. Car in sight. Once more those suitcases, but much lighter. "By Jove," he ejacuiate, "I've got Coke's ticket." "Combination" still healthy. 7:30. Arrived horns without further accident. Paul, who was sitting on Burtis' lap to a young lady who Saturday. Albert, May, Edna and Cora suffer with sun- entered: Von't you take my seat?" burn. 5:30. Slafe at Slauson. Stop for rfrehments. In taki"g Robbins & Pelton sell out of Witch Hazel. a picture, John remarked: "You're not all in." Monday. Edna and May appear with blistered faces. All Austin: "Well, I'm about all in, anyway." sorts of remedies suggested. Claire: "Who loves me enough to peel me an orange?" But in spite of such slight things Seniors and chaperones Sam: "I do." alike agreed that never had they seen such good things to Claire: "Oh, you're a boy right after my own heart." eat, never hd they enjoyed a boat ride so much, (especial- Sam: "How do you know I am?" ly the chaperones), and never had there been such a jolly Claire: "I'll make you take thai back some day." crowd as the Juniors and Seniors of 1910. Even those who Sam: "All right." were Juniors last year agreed that never has there been such A car comes, but alas! no room. Glee Club people board a fine Junior class as the class of 1911. it, anyway, hanging on by their teeth.

ORGANIZATIONS

ATHENAEUM. ciety. The attendahce also, with the exception of a few The past year has been one of progress along literary lines. meetings has been good, and our chief regret is that every It has seen the establishment of the Athenaeum again upon a student in the college department !id not join and share firm and solid basis. Although our highest ideals for a in the work and profits. Samuel Pickett, '11, has made a literary society have not been realized, we feel that there good president and the five-minute narliamentary drill at is much reason for encouragement. The members have en- each evening has been especially helpful. tered into the society with interest and enthusiasm and that Next year will doubtless see much improvement if the is one of the chief prerequisites of a prosperous literary so- students co-operate In the work. 88 THE ACROPOLIS

The Atheanaeum meeting for May 2, was a Mock Trial and The club intends to continue its work the corning year and furnished much merriment as well as valuable experience will doubtlessly become a prominent feature of the musical in a lawyer's duties. department. The program for the last meeting, May 16, was as fol- The club is made up of the following members: Prof. lows: Whybark, John Pearson, Gertrude Cox, William Purdy, first AN EVENING WITH JACK LONDON. violins; Herbert Hoskins, Hazel Cooper, second violin; N. B. Music Ladies' Quartette Renneker, first cornet; Walter Bennett, trombone; drums, Sketch of London's Life Lola Tabor Floyd Giass; piano, Jean Stokes. Review of One of London's Latest Novels Clifton Crist Criticism of London's Work Frances Williams THE N. B. CLUB During the latter part of the second semester, a club was THE PARTHENIAN LITERARY SOCIETY organized among the girls of the college which is called The Parthenian Literary Society which wr.s organized at the "The N. B. Club (Nota-Bene) Club." It Is similar to the beginning of last year has been steadily improving during the Entre Ncus in Eariham College, and has already proven current year. The programs have been varied and well given. very helpful. Such topics as are of interest to well-rounded At the beginning of this year about half of the girls were college women are discussed. Able leaders are provided the new girls of the Preparatory Department, and the inter- for each meeting and questions are sent in on the subject est they, as well as the others have manifested, has been a which has been previously chosen by the committee in very great help to the officers. The programs have consisted charge. The following is the list of topics discussed, with In musical numbers, current events, book reviews, original their leaders: stories and debates. Several social affairs have been given, Dining Room Etiquette Mrs. John Coffin among them a reception for the new girls at the first of Propriety in Public Places Mrs. D. C. Andrews the year. Teas, Receptions and Calls Mrs. A. C. Maple The N. B. Club will continue its meetings next year, meet- ORCHESTRA. ing probably once a month. The girls are very enthusiastic During the first semester a number of stUdents who had and it promises to become very popular. Each leader has musical ability and a little experience in playing various in- very gladly consented to preside, and ha entered into the struments formed themselves into an orchestra under the plan most heertily for Which we w1h to express our ap- direction of Prof. J. N. 'Whybark. preciation. On all sides there has come nothing but appro- Although the beginning wa3 modest they have practiced bation and encouraging words. Would that such an organi- faithfully and have appeared at several entertainments and zation might be established among the young men of Whit- social functions. tier College! THE ACROPOLIS 39

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ATHLETICS DURING THE PAST YEAR Coach White had devc loped from a bunch of scrubs, a team Speaking of the year as a whole, Whittier College has had the peer of any in the South, a fitting tribute to his hard more than average success in the athletic line, when the work and careful supervision, and an honor to the school. age and size of the school is taken into consideration. Al- Out of a total of eight games played Whittier won five, some though several of our best athletes had left us, under the of these by very large scores. Whittier secured a total of efficient direction of Coach White, others have been devel- 110 points in the course of the season while her opponents oped who are able to take their places, and there has been were held to 57. And to show the quality of foot-ball played, a general development both of men and interest in athletics, before the season closed, we lost to Pomona, inter-collegiate which has not yet had time to manifest itself. champions, by only one point, the score being 6 to 5. Foot-ball comes first in order and interest of the inter- Next year with Coach White again with us, with a ma- collegiate sports. During the last three years Whittier has jority of the 'Varsity in school and the new material the been improving steadily in the ability of her teams and the incoming classes are sure to bring, we confidently predict quality of foot-ball played. A marked improvement was that the foot-ball championship will come to Whittier Col- noticeable last season. Practice began soon after school lege. started, and continued uninterrupted till Thanksgiving. Al- For the fourth successive time we have won the basket- though In some of our earlier contests we were defeated, lall championship, and for two years we have been unde- we finished the year with flying colors. In two months feated in a single contest, although we have played the best 40 THE ACROPOLIS

THE FOOT BALL SQUAD FIRST ROW—Frank Crites, Dlye Hi tt, Samuci Pickett, Bai1y Howard, Russell Harrison, Paul Todd, manager. SECOND ROW—Cecil White, NIe. Renneker, Milton. White, Earl S:haIpless, Owen Murray, Pliny Green. TI-JIRD ROW—Courtenay Henderson, Thbe Renneker, Capt.; Earl Raymond, Fred Carlisle, H. E. White, coach. THE ACROPOLIS 1-1

teams in the country, both in and out of college circles. and so it often is that the line along which we are the most This surely is a record to be proud of, and we are. Nor is efficient is neglected. it false pride, but fully justified by the hard work and steady Whittier made this mistake, and in addition underesti- practice on the part of Coach Harris and the team and the mated her opponents. All the other conference teams were splendid interest and loyalty to the school, the Student stronger this year, while Whittier, if any thing, was weaker. Body as a whole has showed. We do not know how long These facts, coupled with the nervousness of part of the we are destined to hold the distinction of having the fastest team due to inexperience in some cases and overeagerness team in Southern California, but if faithful practice and in others, are responsible for the poor showing made on unflagging support will do it, we will hold it a long time. the diamond this year. In track we were not so successful as might have been But the outlook next year is brighter all around. How- desired, although a number of our men made a fair show- ever, it is imperative that we have more men. We can get ing, and some very promising track material was brought along with those we have, but to be at our best at least a to light. With another year of conscientious and systematic few new men are required. And from present indications training many point-winners can be developed. The loss we will get them. Let every loyal student of Whittier Col- of Adrian Mills, however, the best middle distance runner lege do their level best to aid in every way in procuring in the Southern part of the State, is a great handicap new students. And next year, when "Walk-a-way" rings to us, and it is doubtful if his place can be filled by any victorious over girdiron and basket-ball court, cinder-path and other. It is not possible to develop a track team of cham- diamond, he will feel amply repaid. pionship calibre in a year or even two years, but we now have a neucleus which if properly handled, can be made into BASEBALL a track team that is a team in the truest sense of the word. Whittier did not come up to the expectations of her sup- Whittier h,-is elways enjoyed the distinction of having a porters in this branch of athletics during the past season. baseball team at leact equal to any other institution in Many things contributed to the results of the different con- Southern California. This year it would seem that we have tests and it is difficult to assign our defeats to any specific retrograted from this Enviable position, but it is not always cause. While we were admittedly weak in the box, had the possible to keep up the standard in all branches of athletics, fielding been up to the standard of the pitching, it is safe especially since w& have ro few men that many of them to say, in some of the contests at least, the score if not are called upon to represent the institution in three or even the final result would have been different and more com- tour branches of athletic work. Time given to practicing for plimentary to us. one form or rport must neceesarily be taken from another, The season started with a rather bright outlook, than

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BASKET-BALL TEAM H. E. Harris, coach. N. B. Renneker, Albert Marshburn, Adrian Mills, Earl Sharp'ess. N. W. Renneker, captain. Paul Todd, manager. THE ACROPOLIS 43

othcrwlse. "Big' Rsnneker was elected to captain the team, secured three off Lockwood. new suits were secured and the field put into fair shape. A Hoping for the best, but not striving for it, the team majority of last year's "varsity" were available, and with journeyed to U. S. C. for the return game on May 14. Re- such a coach as White the prospects were to say the least sult—defeated again, 9 to 1. U. S. C. secured 9 hits, Whittier encouraging. Blount and Capt. Renneker were to alternate 5. This was not such a ragged contest as several pre- In the box, but as the latter could not succeed In getting ceding ones, but we were outclassed. Hall struck out 15 his arm into proper shape, almost the entire work fell to men while Blount fanned 7. Blount alone. Even this would not have necessarily injured The final game was with Pomona at Whittier on the 23rd our chances,—but list to the tale that follows. of May. It was Skidoo Day for us without a doubt. Al- The first game was played on the home grounds April 16, though Kingman was touched for 7 hits. Pomona secured with Occidental. Score, 10 to 4, in Occidenta's favor. In 13, and these supplemented by rank and inexcusable errors the fourth inning the score was tied, but errors on our part, gave the game to Pomona by the score of 18 to 6, which supplemented by hits onOccidental's soon vanquished all realily isn't so bad, that is considering. hope for us. Occidental did not play errorless ball by any Those who played in a sufficient number of games to 1vean, but the sixteen errors made by our men more than entile them to their monogram are: Capt. Renneker, Blount, offset all their misplays. Pickett, N. W. Renneker, Kerr, Stanñeid, Sharpless, Healton, April 23, U. S. C. paid us a visit and left with their com- Williams and Pearson. The boys have learned quite a little pliments. Also with the large end of the 22 to 7 score. It baseball, however, and should profit next year by the ex- was a slugging match from start to finish, the honors being perience gained the past season. With the addition of sev- fairly captured by the university. And again the errors! eral consistent players, next year's team should be able to The score-keeper was unable to keep track of them. bring Whittier's baseball standard back to its former level. On April 30th the boys crossed bats with the crack Pomona College team on Clareront field and were defeated by the FACULTY-PATHOLOGICAL GAME. score of 9 to 1. This game was a better exhibition than Sunday, May 28th, the combined faculties of the College some others, but our hard luck and the great work of P0- and High School played a game of baseball, with the South- mona's fielders kept down hits and consequently runs. ern California Pathological Institute. Baseball, did you say? Now comes the only real game of the year .At Occidental, Yes, but it looked like marbles. The honored professors on May 7, the team played well, and although defeated, it is learned as they are in science and mathematics, were sadly a satisfaction to know that it is through your adversaries deficient in baseball knowledge, good playing not your own poor work. The teams played The Pathologs were not up to the standard of national about equally well, with fortune rmiling on Occidental. Per- leaguers either and much laughter and good natured chaff haps the score, 3 to 1 in their favor, tells the story with was wafted back and forth across the diamond. fairness to both. Blount allowed four hits, and Whittier Coach White of the College played nearly the whole game 44 THE ACROPOLIS for the Faculty team, striking out 25 men, but the pro- Earl SharplEss, basket-ball captain, Whittier. fessors made so many bungles that he could not keep down the score. When the game was over and the score-keeper MONOGRAM MEN FOR 1909-10. could be rescued from the inquisitive ones hunting for their Foot-ball--Capt., N. B. Renneker, '13; Pickett, '11; M. batting average, the score was found to be 15 to 8 in favor White, '12; Green, '12; N. W. Renneker, '12; Crites, '12; of the instiute. Murray, '13; Carlisle, '14; Hiatt, '15; Henderson, '15; C. White, '15; Raymond, '16. NOTICE. Basket-ball—Capt., N. W. Renneker, '12; Tcxld, '10; Marsh- If any one desires information along athletic lines, any burn, '11; N, B. Renneker, '13; Mills, '13; •Sharpless, '14. of the following men will be glad to answer all inquiries Track—N. .B. Renneker, '13; Williams, '15. promptly: Baseball—Capt., N. B. Renneker, '13; Healton, '10; Pickett, Albert L. Marskburn, athletic manager, Whittier. '11; Blount, '11; Pearson, '11; N. W. Renneker, '12; Kerr, '13; Samuel C. Pickett, foot-ball captain, Whittier. Stanfield, 13; Sharples.s, '14; Williams, '15. ACROPOLIS .45 Commencement Week

Commencement Days: The saddest, and Yet the happit days of all the year. Days when life is SO but also sorrowful ones. that there is little time in which to pause full of activities, meaning of it all. and Consider the PROGRAM FOR COMMENCEMENT WEEK. To the Senior, Commencement time means diplomas class- SUNDAY, JUNE FIFTH. plays, caps and gowns, receptions and Sweet strains of music 4:00 P.M.—Baccalaureate Sermon coupled with a remote realization of the "goodbyes" that James M. Campbell, D. D. irust be said to college friends and college halls. Dreams Sierra Madre. (Church) come and go of future life work but very little seems defi- 7:30 p. m.—Annual address before Christian Associations. nite. The mind is now confused over the prospect of leav- (Church) ing, while in the Freshman year, life after graduation looked so clear and duty seemed so plain. MONDAY, JUNE SIXTH. To the under-class men commencement .time means a re- 8:00 p. m.—"The Sunken Bell," presented by the Senior lief from strenuous examinations, a busy week of events and Class. (Campus) then the summer ahead. TUESDAY, JUNE SEVENTH But in the final analysis, commencement week means a 2:00 p. m.—Closing exercises of the Preparatory School. time when all hearts beat in unison; a time when the (Auditorium) Freshman feels a bond of union with the Senior; a time 8:15 p. m.—Sacred Cantata, Gaul's when the faculty and student body are a unity. it is at "Ruth." (Auditorium) commencement time that life holds so much that Is beau- WEDNESDAY, JUNE EIGHTH. tiful and worth while. The grass and trees are greener, the 10:30 a. m.—Address sky is bluer, and the birds chirp more cheerily than ever Matt. S. Hughes, D. D. L. L. D., Pasadena. before. The air itself is over-burdened with the rich perfumes of flowers for "sweet girl graduates," and all nature (Auditorium) 12:00 m.—Annual banquet, in charge of the Woman's Aux- SAYS it is commencement time. Yes, these are happy days iliary. (Gymnasium) 46 THE ACROPOLIS

THURSDAY, JUNE NINTH. Four Elves, Trolds and Dwarfs. Alumni banquet. (By invitation) The scenes are laid In the mountains and in the village The play to be given this year by the Senior Class is Her- below. bert Hauptmann's, 'The Sunken Bell," English version by "The Sunken Bell" promises to be one of the most artistic the Senior Class. The play will be presented in the grove and unique plays ever presented by a graduating class, and of trees on the east side of the campus. each character deserves special mention in the interpretation The cast of characters is as follows: of his rote. The dances by the elves and dwarfs will make Heinrich, a Bell Founder Paul h. Todd a most fantastic and pleasant effect in the wood-land scenery. Magda, his wife May Pearson Prof. Harris has kindly consented to direct the play, and The Vicar Caroline Sharpless that alone ensures it success. The Schoolmaster Norris Wilson Under the direction of Prof. J. N. Whybark, the two Glee The Old Wittikin Cora Sc:heurer Clubs, assisted by other college students and friends of the Routendeie4n, an Elfin Creature Edna Thornburgh Institution, will give the cantata, "Ruth," by Gaul. The The Nickelmann, an Elemental Spirit Burtis Healton chorus will be assisted by Mr. Gage Christopher, as bass The Wood-Sprite Austin Marshburn soloist; Mrs. W. E. Wiseman, soprano Poloist, of Los Angeles, Two Children, and Mrs. Ray Woodard, contraltoist, of Whittier. THE ACROPOLIS 47

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PROLOGUE TO DORM TALES "And still they gazed and The dorm doors closed with a bang whang bang, Still their wonder grew, And away from bondage the inmates sprang. That one small head could Elizabeth Robinson— Carry all she knew." "With brush and paints she Elizabeth Milhous— Fashions much of beauty." "A maiden fair—crowned with Marion Plummer— Seventeen summers." "Always willing, always good, Sarah Kelsey— Rather staid and of pensive mood." "Always with a smiling face, Mary Dixon— This winsome maid is seen, "Mary Dixon on a summer's day, In the college halls and class rooms, Raked the meadow sweet with hay,— With a dainty bow of green." Beneath her red gown glowed the wealth H'rord Costello— Of simple beauty, and rustic health." 'A shark in every class room, Cora Scheurer— A runner on the field, 48 THE ACROPOLIS

Some day in this mighty land, are black leather. A big stick he will wield." NOTE: The above production was purloined from the first Noble Renneker— year Prep English papers.—Ed. "The muscles of his brawny arms, Were strong as iron bands." Cora S. (to Edna who has salve plastered over her face)— Courteney Henderson— "Why Breezy, what's the matter?" "He hunted through the pages Edna—'Oh, I'm just son-kissed." And yet no world could find To compliment this mighty man So wonderfully kind." Samuel Pickett—

"A mightier man of learning 11 The Is seldom ever found. 1I1l1llLIIIlIbli 11111111111110 He astonishes the sages Co-Eds With his aspect most profound." Hadley Kelsey— "Latin, Greek and Trig have no charms for me, Love When perchance upon my way ONE fair maid I see." !essie Stanfield— And his heart is true and tender." ICE Our "Lo he is tall and, slender Ice Cream 6 PROMINENT PERSON The person I have taken to describe is Pres. Newlin. He is they are even willing to come here and eat a dish of it about five feet, six or eight inches tall, and rather stout. . He has blue eyes that always seem to be laughing except alone. It must be pretty good when they cannot wait for when he thinks a person has done something wrong. His night and an escort to pay for it, don't you think? We have mouth show's that he is good natured and knows what fun is. every flavor served in every combination. His hair is light and beginning to be bald on top. His hands Special attention giv n to catering for college functions. are rather plump. Mr. Newlin generally wears a blue or black suit with a little red pin on the left side of his coat. LAMOR & HAMILTON I don't know what kind of shoes he wears except that they Phone 48. THE ACROPOLIS 49

TO HALLEY'S COMET 6. Set your watch by the clock in the library—then run.

Today I rose at three o'clock, 7. Stand outside the windows of the English or Latin To view the morning sky, room and practice college yells and songs during class hours. For Halley's comet, so they say, Was scheduled to pass by. 8. All freshmen wearing sun-bonnets will apply to Miss Tomlinson and be fitted with suitable apparel. I saw it from the garden fence, 9. All queening and rough housing must be carried on in But, an! Its head was pale; a refined manner after chapel lectures. Its ancient brilliancy was lost, . And drooping was its tail. PREPARATORY RULES "0 comet, why so pale and wan?" I cried in accents pleading, 1. Talk to the person across the room in preference to the It said, "Just now an airship cop, one in front of you. Arrested me for speeding." Chas. B. Malcho, '17. 2. Or throw notes, a more convenient and private way of speaking.

REGULATIONS FOR THE COLLEGE 3. Play ball with the study hall erasers; the Board put them there for that purpose. 1. Rubber heels are not allowed in the halls. Walk on your heels instead of your tip toes. 4. Don't raise your hand in asking to speak, just whistle. 2. Throw all waste paper on the floor. The basket is an ernament. 5. The magazines and short stories in the library are to

3. Use the windows for window-seats. There is not so be read during study periods. much danger of breaking the panes. 6. The reading room tables are to put your feet on. 4. MI books found in the basements will be brought to the office at once. 7. All excuses must state absolutely the cause of your

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mother's illness or they Will not be accepted. Fred Carlisle (in physics)—'Say, professor, can I go to the board and fix my system?" 8. As music is desired in the study hail, please keep a good supply of rubber bands on hand. Prof.—"The X-Ray can even show heart trouble of all kinds." Pat.—'Gracious, I don't want him to turn it on me then." Prof. Lewis (rubbing his hands over Sam's face)—"Well, Sam, you need a shave. Claire E.—Milton got so mad that he was white. Sam—'Well, it doesn't bother me any." Edna T.—Why of course he was White. Prof.—.No, but it may bother some of your friends."

Fond Mama—Willie dear, what was the Golden Text today? Willie—Hold a grater to Solomon's ear. (Behold a greater A mahogany pedestal for the Winged victory has been than Solomon is here.)—Ex. purchased by the girls of the college, with the money cleared from May Day. Prof—What is the horsepower in Watts? Physic's Shark—Why the same as in Los Angeles isn't The Glee Club girls have expended their hard earned It.—Ex. money in a music cabinet.

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STUDENT BODY ELECTION.

The annual election of the officers of the Student Body was held Friday, May 25th. The election was a stormy and a Ifyou want the most satisfactory shoe very closely contested one, more than one ballot being on Earth try a pair from necessary in several instances. Those elected however, are capable of performing the duties of their offices with the TRUEBLOOD, the Shoe Man highest degree of efficiency, and the whole Student Body pledges their loyal support.

The following were elected: Samuel C. Pickett, '11 President Robbins & Pelton, Druggists William L. Blount, '11 Vice-President Anna M. Arnld, '14 Secretary Corner Store Milton H. Ncdyke, '14 Treasurer Free Delivery Phone 58 52 THE ACROPOLIS

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