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Vol. VIII WINONA, MINNESOTA, APRIL 30, 1926 No.

whistling of "Some Other Bird Whistled a Tune" Junior Class Give by Alfred Kalkbrenner; Miss Leone Irwins fancy dancing in "Taming Mamie," the Charles- Alma Mater of Entire ton chorus in "Sweet Georgia Brown," and the Futuristic Party "Listerine and Dandruff" novelty act by Miss College Chosen Bernice Jansen and Mr. Walter Johlfs. Ralfe Calkins as interlocutor, and John Lynch Saturday evening, April twenty-fourth, the Miss Dorothy Lindberg of Red Wing was Junior class entertained the faculty, student and Charles Pfeilsticker as end men performed chosen by popular election as Alma Mater for body, and friends at a futuristic party. in splendid minstrel style. Miss Theda Gilde- the annual May Fete. meister was a very realistic and successful The Cubist scheme of decoration used was After Chapel exercises Friday April twenty- "Aunt Jemina". very unusual and exhibited ultra-modern ten- third Miss Lewis of the Women's Physical dencies in art. The lights were shaded with Musical numbers as "Red Hot Henry Brown' Education Department took charge of the by Julian Neville, "Sweet Child" by the minstrel long black coverings, decorated with huge election. Each organization in the school was trio, and the singing of a southern medley by splashes of red, yellow and blue in many designs. represented by a member who made a nomina- the faculty quartet were greatly enjoyed. Futuristic flowers and flower pots were placed tion speech. Following are the nominations at each end of the gymnasium. The setting, depicted a scene with real hay, which were made: The program entitled "The Evolution of chickens, dogs, and other farm properties. The Women's Athletic Association. entrance of the auditorium was strewn with hay Dance" presented five phases of American danc- Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. and enclosed with a fence. The ushers were ing. Those participating in the various dances Nominating Speech—Miss Bebe Jansen. were: Indian Dance of 1492: Miss Leone Irwin. dressed in overalls to help carry out the at- Intermediate Grade Club. mosphere of the entertainment. Minuet of Colonial Days: the Misses Lucretia Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. The minstrel opened with "Down Town Archibald, Helen Rutherford, and Mary Lois Nominating Speech—Miss Hazel Nelson. Chapel and the Messrs. Clinton Sartwell, Stephen Strutters Ball" by the darkies. "Catar" by Wenonah Players. Spletz, and Robert Fausch; the Polka of 1880: W. E. Hubert and a "Yodel" by Charles Pfeil- Nominee—Miss Eunice Borth. sticker was followed by "Left All Alone Again the Misses Mary O'Byrne, Rhoda Fuller, Viola Nominating Speech—Mr. Michael Bambenek. Richter and Marcella Bhend and the Messrs. Blues" by the men's sextette and "I love My Men's Club. Mitchell Smilanich, Stephen Spletz, Julian Ne- Baby" by the men's chorus. A "clog" dance Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. veille and Murdo Murray; the Rye Waltz of was given by Ralfe Calkins. Nominating Speech—Mr. Clarence Wedge. 1900, Miss Geneva Lattin and Mr. Grimm; and "Bob" Bateman leading the mixed chorus of Mendelssohn. the Charleston of 1926: Miss Quirene Anderson "Just Around the Corner," and "Clap Hands Nominee—Miss Bebe Jansen. and Mr. Marvin Johnson. Here Comes Charlie" featuring Charles Pfeil- Nominating Speech—Miss Elma Miller. Silhouettes representing each of the dances sticker added more to the success of the show. Kindergarten Club. were shown in life size against a back-ground of One of the prettiest and most graceful of the Nominee—Miss Eunice Borth. futuristic colors and shapes. acts was "Moonlight and Roses" sung by the Nominating Speech—Miss Victoria Potter. In the receiving line were President G. E. old fashioned chorus. The costumers added Ranger's Club. Maxwell, Miss Florence Richards, Mr. Jederman much to the beauty of this scene. Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. and Mitchell Smilanich, vice-president of the "Thanks for the Buggy Ride" sung by the Nominating Speech—Miss Ina Heggaton. Junior class. entire cast made a very colorful and appropriate Catholic Students' Club. ending. The evening was spent in dancing to music Nominee—Miss Marvel Weld. furnished by Fred Heyer's orchestra and card Nominating Speech—Miss Margaret O'Brien. playing in the room adjoining the gymnasium. Contempt is a feeling you have for people Art Club. Delicious punch was served after the program. that are not like you. Nominee—Miss Eunice Borth. Those who were on the committees are as Nominating Speech—Miss Elizabeth Burns. follows: Girl Scouts. Refreshments: Miss Sue McCleary. PLAN ADOPTED FOR ADVERTISING Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. Program: Miss Lucille Mueller assisted by SCHOOL THROUGH STUDENT'S Nominating Speech—Miss Olive Crocker. Miss Quirene Anderson. HOME-TOWN PAPERS Junior High School Club. Decorations: Miss Susan Cochrane assisted Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. by Evan Beynon, Marion Crandall, Eleanor Principally through the efforts of President (Continued on page 4) Murphy, Viola Richter, Gertrude Sunde, Viola Maxwell and Mr. Reed a plan has been adopt0 to bring about a closer co-operation between the Alberts and Mary Corcoran. by the families of students who would be honored student and his or her home town, through the column of the local newspaper. in this way. I therefore send you the following "BARNYARD" MINSTREL PROVES Blanks have been printed in the T. C. Print news item with the hope that it will find a place SUCCESSFUL Shop and are now available in the office or from in your columns. The "Barnyard Minstrel" which was given Mr. Reed. On the top of each blank is the fol- Very truly yours, Friday evening April sixteenth was proclaimed lowing note addressed to the newspaper editor: G. E. MAXWELL. a huge success. Miss Betty Bosshard deserves Your community furnishes us with students Below this is a space which is to be used for much credit for the success of the entertainment. and we furnish graduates for your teaching the writing of the article. After filling out the She was assisted by the members of the Die-no- corps. We believe that if we send you news blank it is handed in to the office where it is mo club and other members of the student body. items which you may print in your paper about looked over for mistakes and so forth and for- There were many surprise and delightful our students, who reside in your town, we can warded to the student's local newspaper. features. Among them were the singing and be of mutual help. Such items will be especially Accept this proposition and boost your school. THE WINONAN

apt to be "close to home." They will probably THE WINONAN be without a position at all, and will be right at OFFICIAL STUDENT PUBLICATION OF THE home to help Mother with the canning. Sure WINONA STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE and we all love to be near home but we will not have that home all our lives to fall back on. FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1926 It is an education within itself to be far enough away from the home environment to be upon Marion L. Johnson Editor-in-chief Kenneth Wright Assistant Editor your own resources and to meet new people Robert Bateman Business Manager with different ideas and perhaps different modes Robert Bateman Sport Editor of living. A stronger power of initiative and Elma Miller Feature Editor personality will be developed. It all might be Helen Elliot Organization Helen Rutherford Reporter summed up by saying, "Some good backbone Marcella Bhend Reporter will be developed." Abner Sunde Reporter I happened to be in the office the other day Evelyn Schreiber Exchanges when along came two young ladies wishing to Quirene Anderson Typist be nominated to a certain position. These Mail subscriptions $1.00 per school year or 50c per term. young women had previously been elected to certain positions but would not accept because THE BOOKSHELF THE COMING OF SPRING the salary offered was only one hundred and five dollars per month. After awhile a young man In this generation, people are becoming so At last we can feel sure that the lovely season broad-minded that it is necessary for students of the year is here. How happy we all are. came along who had refused a position which would pay about one hundred and thirty dollars especially to read a great variety of literature. Nature awakens all of our senses and makes our As time is always valuable, we must be sure that minds alive to its beauties. After the long cold per month. Not one of these three people has had even one year of experience. we select books which will be instructive as days of winter we enjoy the bright fresh days of well as entertaining. The following books, spring. You know, friend Editor, I feel sorry for these children. It is going to be a shock to them when which are all in our own library are highly recom- Did you ever compare forms of nature and mended because of the reliable information which human beings? The trees in winter are dull they wake up to the fact that the world is not going to hand out its best on a gold platter. they contain and the interesting manner in and grey. Men and women also wear the more which it is organized. solemn colors. In the spring the trees put on What a disappointment it will be to them if The Iron Puddler James J. Davis their new leaves and men and women change to they do get a position when they arrive at the the bright and gay colors. town which is to be favored with their presence This is an interesting autobiography which Do we make use of nature's beauties? Not and the band is not at the depot to meet them. the Secretary of Labor terms as, "My life in a near enough is the answer for most of us. How I grant that we all want all the money we can rolling mill and what came of it." Coloquial in many of us have gone for walks up the beautiful get but the teaching profession is the same as style, it will have a wide appeal as it contains hills of Winona? They have taken on that any other profession. You have to work up a characteristic American idea of popular success spring form also with the grass turning green and prove your worth. If a teacher is at all in its poor but plucky" Welsh lad who rises from and the small flowers peeping forth from beneath successful and an asset to the community the a bootblack to a member of the Harding Cabinet. the leaves. From a position on one of these Board of Education will readily enough raise The New World of Labor Sherwood Eddy her salary sufficiently to merit her satisfaction, hills we can see a great distance and our eyes The expressed purpose of this book is to win and her remaining with them another year. become search lights as it were to find interesting sympathy for the toiling masses in our new world In conclusion I wish to say I think one should things never before noticed. How much better of labor. All the material may be relied upon remember the law of Abstinence Otherwords, the large open spaces in nature are where we because of the way in which it was secured. "A bird in the hand is worth six in the bush." can rest, study, contemplate and what not; A survey of the industrial situation and labor Sincerely, rather than those crowded, noisy, and busy conditions, based on a trip around the • world A STEW DENT. centers in the large cities. was taken during 1922-1923. The author visited Through nature we learn so let us be keen China, Japan, India, Russia, Germany and the observers of God's wonders. Truth is stranger than fiction and also more Ruhr, France, Italy, and Great Britain. A ques- decent. tionairre of the industrial situation was sent She was just a dry goods dealer's daughter in advance to representatives of each country but she had her notions. MUSICAL SUPERVISORS NATIONAL visited, and information was gathered before CONFERENCE his arrival. This was supplemented by visits to factories; interviews with government officials, The Music Supervisors' National Conference , labor leaders and employers. STUDENT OPINION held at Detroit the week of April 12-16, presented The book has a great deal of valuable material a program full of interesting material from every organized in an interesting manner. Editor's Note—All communications in this column angle of music supervision. There were con- must be signed. The name of the writer will The Phantom Public Walter Lippman not necessarily be published. certs for entertainment, concerts for enlighten- ment of musical appreciation, and concerts pre- In this book Mr. Lippman continues his in- Madam Editor: sented in the form of clinics, at which the visitors quiry into the nature of the public opinion. The paramount question and point of interest were given an opportunity to see the organiza- He maintains that the public is a mere phantom which seems to be sailing around the corridors tion and growth of school orchestras step by or abstraction, a convenient catch-word of is "Have you got a job this year?" That is an step. Then there were vocal concerts by city or democracy. The work of the world goes on interesting question and one which is close to local school organizations, high school boys' without much help from public opinion. Nor- the heart of nearly every Senior. It is well clubs, girls' glee clubs, high school choruses, mally things are settled by a kind of professional known that positions are at a premium, that grade school boys, hundreds of them on the public consisting of more or less eminent per- there are several teachers for every vacancy. stage at one time, with their little white waists sons. Most side-issues are never carried beyond That being the case it seems to me that one and upturned faces presenting the appearance this ruling group. It is Mr. Lippman's belief should not be too particular as to what town he of human flower beds, and grade school girls, that life is enhanced by the work of individuals goes to. I have heard several say that they little girls. There were concerts by choruses of rather than by conscious public opinion and the turned down an offer because the town or city factory men and one entire evening was given action of the masses. was too far from home. Those people are rather (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 3) THE WINONAN

(Continued from page 2) homemaker. There is therefore a distinct obli- CHAPEL ADDRESS One editor wrote, "To say that he has made gation to set the highest possible standards of Mr. Gordon addressed the faculty and student a significant contribution to an intelligent under- beauty in the home. This is becoming widely body April twenty-first on the subject of the standing of the processes of self-government recognized and there is an ever-growing demand "World Alliance for International Friendship would be faint praise." for information which will help people become Through the Church." His address was very "The Phantom Public" like "Public Opinion" more intelligent buyers. Since art is involved inspiring and through him his audience felt will become one of the modern classics of Ameri- in most of the objects which are seen and used the necessity for such a friendship. can poetical thought. And it is a book that by everybody one of the greatest needs of the Mr. Gordon stated that the desire for world will be read and reread for pure delight in its consumer is a knowledge of the principles that peace is being manifested in the schools of the rate literary quality. are fundamental to good taste. It has been United States. Requests are coming to Wash- "The Iron Man in Industry" Arthur Pound said that good taste is "doing unconsciously ington daily from various schools throughout A thoughtful constructive study of the results the right thing at the right time in the right the country for material on the World Court, to the individual and society of the invention way." Unfortunately very few people are born The Peace Conference, and the League of Na- of automatic machinery — "the iron man" with with this rare gift, but it is comforting to know tions. This is as it should be for it is the school its consequences of large scale production; de- that with study one can consciously apply the children of to-day who are to establish and carry mand for increased markets, lowered standard principles, until the wished for time is reached out the feeling of good and friendship among of intelligence demanded of workers and short- when the right thing is done unconsciously. nations. ' ening of the working day. Stress is laid upon Too often it is thought that art means drawing The World War veterans who have experienced the necessity of training children who so soon and painting only and the fact that pictures are the horrors of war are eager for an established become workers, to a wise use of their increased but one of many kinds of art expression is often peace among nations. At the Conference held wages and extended leisure. A plea is made for overlooked. "I'm no artist. I can't even draw recently these injured soldiers were the first to rediscovery and application of spiritual values a straight line." How many times that has sign. in industry. been said. As a matter of fact the man who can The World Alliance is seeking to accomplish draw a straight line may not have a particle of In Memoriam: A fool and her college are its purpose through the establishment of repre- artistic' ability and the one who can not draw soon parted. sentative Councils in all nations. It is seeking may be an artist in one of the best senses of the the aid of the churches and other religious agen- word. The woman who selects beautiful fur- THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD TASTE cies in promoting and helping to realize their nishings for her home or the clerk who chooses programs for international justice and good-will. When beauty is expressed in our surroundings the right hat and dress for her customer has done The League of Nations must be permeated with it becomes a part of our life and our personality. a piece of work that calls for much the same kind the spirit of Christianity and this task must It is not a thing to be set apart for occasional of knowledge as the man who designs and paints be accepted by men and women everywhere who enjoyment, but should be sought in everything a picture. These are all questions of art or are interested in making it a vital instrument. we do and in everything we select. Beauty is design and the only real difference is in the not determined by the cost but by the quality material used. FACULTY ADVISORS NOW AT WORK of the objects which are chosen. People who Design is the selecting and arranging of ma- A plan for student advisors was recently like the effect of richness should be able to ap- terial with two aims — order and beauty. One adopted at College. This gives to each student preciate the difference between the rich and the man uses an ordinary piece of canvas and some of the College a chance whereby he or she may gaudy while those who like simple things should paints and people cross continents to see his confer with an instructor of the students own realize that there is a point where plainness picture; another man starts out with the same choosing in matters pertaining to classification, becomes monotonous and unimaginative. Train- materials and his work is a worthless daub. advancement, in work, financial problems or any ing will show where merely a variation in propor- What is the difference? It is just a difference other trouble which may arise. tions or the addition of some single note of in the qualities of order and beauty. All the students were asked to express choices contrast will result in a quality and beauty that This interest in order and beauty is not and the faculty advisors were assigned on the might otherwise be lacking. confined to the artist. For instance one may basis of these choices. The first meeting of the "Good taste in the field of art is the applica- say that he is not really artistic because he never advisor with his group was called on April ninth. tion of the principals of design to the problems intends to make a hat, a dress or a table. This For about twenty minutes each group discussed in life where appearance as well as utility is a may be true but he is likely to select such things the ways and means to make the plan effective. consideration." This includes the selection and which after they are purchased must be related With this fine co-operation between students the arrangement of all our belongings — our to these other things. Solving these problems and teachers there will be much less confusion communal as well as our personal possessions. of purchasing and arranging requires the same at classification time and will also help the For the sake of economy as well as beauty it is knowledge of the principles of art as goes into student to clear up minor troubles. of the greatest importance that every individual the creation of the objects. should understand and apply these principles of How much would it mean to everyone who art. Since the appearance of the things which selects articles of clothing and home furnishings CLASS PLAY CAST ANNOUNCED we acquire causes us to enjoy some of these to be able to do so according to the right prin- Miss Watts has recovered and has returned permanently while some give us no pleasure it ciples so that he will be satisfied to live with to her classes. is a responsibility and an advantage to be able these things until they are actually worn out. The cast for "The Importance of Being to judge discriminately. Women wish to know what colors and styles Earnest" has been announced and is as follows: The idea is all too prevalent that art is decora- are becoming or unbecoming; salesmen want to John Worthing Alfred Kalkbrenner tive and that an object must be ornamented if tell people confidentially with reason whether Algernon Moncrieff Leslie Haverland it is to have "art quality." This idea must be certain colors are good or bad and how they Rev. Canon Chasuble, D.D.. .. Nathaniel Fryer abandoned before a person can have a true appre- should be combined. All such problems call Lady Bracknell ciation of art. A person having this apprecia- Mrs. Ellen Feeney for good taste and can be solved by the applica- Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax tion gains perfect satisfaction from an object Eunice Borth tion of five fundamental art principles to the Cecily Cardew, a ward of John W which is undecorated if it is beautiful in shape Worthing. structure of objects and their decoration. These and color. When decoration is used it should Ruth Bohn principles which can be used as a measuring Miss Prism, Governess Bernice Jansen be simple. Over-decoration is one of the worst stick to judge taste are (1) harmony, (2) propor- Lane, Manservant Thomas Gilsdorf faults. tion, (3) balance, (4) rhythm and (5) emphasis. Merriman, Butler Leslie Johnson Taste is moulded to a very large extent by S. C. the things that surround one and the family taste is trained by the objects selected by the She who hesitates is old-fashioned. Keep that fool-girl complexion. THE WINONAN

you will soon be asked to cast your vote for the SECRETARY'S LEDGER two most representative men of the school. Who's Who and Why Newly elected officers for the Men's Club are as follows: President, Jack McKeever; Vice- The Kindergarten Club held a meeting on The girls of North Lodge went on a sunrise president, Mitchell Smilanich; Secretary-Treas- Wednesday afternoon, April fourteenth at which breakfast Saturday up to Garvin Heights. urer, E. Kinzie. several business matters were discussed. Some Miss Mildred Nelson and Ione Hopper of plans for the Kindergarten May Festival were The Junior High School Club held a special Rushford were guests of Miss Lea Steeland and taken up by Miss Schwable and many sugges- meeting April nineteenth in the Junior High Charlotte Laumb. tions were made by her. A committee, consist- Auditorium. Officers for the coming year who Miss Agnes Andreason was the guest of Miss ing of Ruth Fuller, Alice Thomas, Aileen Neil were elected are: Arnold Donath, who will be Roselyn Dietz over the week end. and Harriet Ryhn was appointed to decide upon a fourth year student, president; Gertrude O'- Miss Roselyn Dietz entertained at a "lim- a Memorial. Leary vice-president; and Otto Talus, secretary- burger" feast. treasurer. The installation of the new Y.M.C.A. cabinet Other business that was taken up was the members took place Tuesday in the social room nominating of Miss Dorothy Lindberg as their Mable Vathing returned after a week's illness at Shepard Hall. A very effective candle cere- candidate for Alma Mater. at home. mony lighted the new members into their offices. The R.K.R. had a 5:30 breakfast Saturday Each girl was inspired to do her best in order The Country Life Club held a meeting Wed- morning in honor of Miss Jessie Senescall who to carry out the duties and desires of the club nesday April fifteenth. New officers for the will finish school this week. Shepard Hall entertained in honor of Jessie Officers are as follows: Spring Term were elected. Esther Hanson President Senescall Wednesday evening. Shepard regrets Elected Retiring Clara C. Peterson Vice President very much to have to lose one who did so much President to keep the spirit of the hall "pepped up." Stella Olson Genevieve Rasmussen Esther Klindwarth Secretary Renelia Egland Treasurer We wish Jessie the best of good luck. Vice-president The Misses Helen. Martin and Marian Mahany Helen Elliot Geneva Smaby The club made plans for Arbor Day and also have moved from the Hall. Secretary for a picnic to be held at Gilmore Valley. Victoria Potter Margaret Thomas A number of our enterprising young women Treasurer The White Birch Troop had as its guests have already accepted positions for the coming Mary Lois Chapel Vernice Rice Wednesday evening three Rochester ladies. year. Finance Mrs. Frank, Mrs. Walters and Miss Helen Eleanor Ascher Louise Nicholas Ingals were invested with their Tenderfoot Poster Misses Geneva Lattin and Mae Turner enter- Viola Richter Alice Fillmore badges. They are now organizing Scouting in tained the "Eight Sparks" at a novel spring Social St. Charles it being introduced there some weeks costume party. The room was beautifully Helen Martin Orpha Love ago by Miss Artz. decorated with flowers of various hues. A de- Bible Study The Girl Scouts would appreciate being noti- lightful buffet luncheon was served at five Delia Bendix Marion Jones fied by anyone who has old magazines of which o'clock. The characteristic feature of the event Social Service they would like to dispose. was that each entertained the others with a Lucille Mueller Bernice Jansen stunt. Prizes were awarded to Delia Bendix Music "Just cutting up a bit," remarked George Jeanette Fobes Victoria Olund for wearing the most attractive costume, and Washington as his father spied him near the Rest Room to Stubb Clifford for winning the cracker race. Hazel Busby Mildred France cherry tree. Miss Sylvia Knauss spent the week end at Undergraduate representative her home in Morristown. Marian Crandall Mary Lois Chapel ALMA MATER OF ENTIRE COLLEGE Miss Florence Cogswell and, Mary McLean are Squashy egg sandwiches, a variety of delicious CHOSEN confined to the Morey Hall infirmary with scarlet cookies, big red apples and last of all bottles of (Continued from page 1) fever. that refreshing beverage — pop served as only Nominating Speech—Miss Orpha Love. Miss Dorothy Doran spent the week end at one of the stimuli for the successful get-together Die-no-mo. her home in St. Paul. meeting of the retiring and incoming cabinet Nominee—Miss Eunice Borth. Miss Vivian Carlson spent the week end visit- members of the Y.W.C.A. The council fire was Nominating Speech—Mr. Ralph Calkins. ing friends at Spring Grove. held at the foot of Garvin Heights Monday Y. W. C. A. night April nineteenth. The girls lingered Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. Nominating Speech—Miss Helen Eliott. around the campfire until the last spark had died "JOHNNY APPLESEED" AN OPERETTA Physical Education Club. out and many plans were made for the success GIVEN in the future of that organization. Nominee—Miss Marvel Weld. Nominating Speech—Miss Lucille Mueller. An operetta in two acts entitled, "Johnny Red Wing Club. Appleseed" was given by the fifth grade of the The Art Club meeting which was announced Nominee—Miss Dorothy Lindberg. Phelps School before the faculty and student for Thursday April twenty-second was post- Nominating Speech—Miss Dolores. Heiser- body, Tuesday April twentieth. poned until Monday at 6:45. Fanciful drawings mann. The operetta was given under the direction of many types were brought in. The members Miss Lindberg is a very capable young lady of Miss Elizabeth Colwell who is music super- are back on the job after a long vacation from and we may well be proud of her. She is the visor in the Phelps School. The operetta was Art Clubbing. former president of the W.A.A., a "B" student based on the life of Jonathan Chapman, so-called Plans were made for a picnic to take place and has been a successful teacher in the Phelps Johnny Appleseed because of his interest in in the near future. Also plans were discussed School. planting appleseeds and watching them grow. for an exhibit to which the school will be invited. She was chosen because of her excellent char- Blake Nevius took the part of Johnny Appleseed. acter, her fine personality, poise, and attractive- The entire fifth grade was included in the cast. ness, her high scholastic standards and her The solo parts were taken by Blake Nevius, Have you picked your candidate for honor athletic ability. She is liked and admired by all Jack Carver, and Virginia Miller. men? The Men's Club has set the machinery and her many friends join in extending to her The production was enthusiastically received in motion for the nominating of these men and heartiest congratulations. by the audience at the Teachers College.

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THE VALUE OF AN EDUCATION Musical Supervisors National Conference high school. This blank calls for the student's Mr. Christianson gave us a very interesting (Continued from page 2) place in his class, for example, whether tenth over to international folk music and dancing, lecture in Chapel April nineteenth, on the "Value from the head. The principal is also expected at which time there appeared the organizations of an Education." He gave the value in dollars to certify to hdalth, aptitude for teaching, and from the city of Detroit, such as Russian Bala- and cents, the values as regard distinction from character, and to state whether or not the appli- laika Orchestra, Finnish Girls' Glee Club, uneducated people and finally values as regards cant has any physical deformity and whether Italian Glee Club, Polish Chorus, German Girls' the effect on the quality and the quantity of life. he has been denied admission to a high school Singing Society, Croatian Singing Society, Rus- With a chart Mr. Christianson showed that training department. sian Male Choir, The Balkan Orchestra, The education increases the earning capacities of a The College Board has also raised the require- Ukranian Singing Society. person. He showed the average earning of the ments for admission, so that among the sixteen Of great interest to us was the appearance of grammar school graduate, the high school grad- units of credit in the high school record at least the Michigan State Normal College Choir of uate, and the college graduate. We found that eleven must be in the academic or usual subjects Ypsilanti. This Choir is composed of about the grammar school graduate depended on phy- two-hundred voices. Their purpose is to stimu sical strength and that his earnings declined after late and develop musicianship and taste through the age of fifty. The maximum earnings of the the sympathetic interpretation of masterpieces high school graduate were twice those of the in choral literature. They always sing as far grammar school graduate but there was no in- as possible in the language employed by the crease after the age of forty. The earnings of SUMMER BOUND!! composer — -Latin, French, English, German, the college graduate greatly exceeded those of and Russian. In a way they reminded one of the high school graduate and also increased the Choir at St. Olaf's College and would be a ,7■Ce_jw Footwear Creations from year to year, reaching the maximum at fine example for our own school to follow. about the age of sixty. that exemplify the more Although many of our small cities are doing Mr. Christianson gave some statistics which commendable work in class instruction in instru- summery days to come proved that educated people have a certain ments, the vocational course as presented to distinction. students of Cass Technical High School, Detroit, In becoming educated one is also being trained is deserving of special mention. The high school to make worthy use of his leisure time. This 4.00 and $5.00 is situated near the business section of the city in turn makes for better character development and completely fills the triangular block with a and better religious sentiment. With the grow- building six stories high. Any day in the week ing crime wave the violation of the prohibition one can see classes of instruments numbering amendment and the great increase in the divorce about ten to a class. There are classes in violin, rate over the country it can be plainly seen that viola, cello, bass, cornet, clarinet, trombone, stable characters are in demand. Education flute, oboe, bassoon, and even harp. In every helps to maintain the desired equilibrium be- case the instruments are owned by the school tween the quality and the quantity of life. and are permitted to be taken away only by a very special arrangements. If course this leads High heeled slippers only drag you down. to a proficiency in musicianship among the stu- dents and this high school has remarkable bands, orchestras, and chamber groups. This type of LAST CONCERT GIVEN work is also carried out in many of the grade IN AUDITORIUM schools and it was the pleasure of members of The last concert of the season was given the Conference to hear bands composed of little Many new novelty patterns, shown in Thursday evening April twenty-second. Vir- tots whose feet did not touch the floor as they White Kid, Parchment, Fawn, Tan, Grey gilio Lazzari and Madame Ina Bourskaya were sat holding their instruments. or in the "two tones" which are proving the artists. Virgilio Lazzari is a baritone of the Besides musical concerts of various types, so popular. Chicago Civic Opera Company. He has a there were also a good many papers and discus- very strong, clear and appealing voice. Mr. sions on the various phases of school music, Lazzari has a very pleasing personality and this such as contests, conducting and interpreting MEN ! ! Try a pair of our new is echoed throughout his songs. His most in- choral music, music appreciation, instrumental "All American" Blond Oxfords teresting number on the program was perhaps problems, training of supervisors, and adminis- Especially Priced "Aria, Pif, Paf, Ugonatti" by Meyerbeer. Many tration. people remember Mr. Lazzari from last year The result of attendance at this Conference is $5.00 when he sang here with two other artists. felt in the inspiration and new ideas received. Madame Baurskaya is a mezzo-soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Company. She was ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS RAISED HOSIERY SPECIALS also very pleasing and lovely. This was the The superintendents of the high schools first time Madame Bourskaya appeared in Wi- throughout the state, appointed a committee a Pure Silk, fashion seam . . . .98c nona but we will surely welcome her return. year ago to inquire into ways and means whereby Her most interesting number was "Aria from these schools may assist the Teachers Colleges Full fashioned Chiffon .. $ 1.49 in preparing a better corps of teachers for the Opera Samson and Delilah" by Saint Saens. Men's Fancy Collegiate Plaids .. . Through this piece Madame Baurskaya exhibited public schools. In the first report, presented her wonderful voice and dramatic power. recently, it is recommended that a more careful A pair 55c The accompanist of these two artists was selection of entering students be made. To Frank St. Ledger. His touch was especially this end the superintendents recommend a new good and through his ability to handle the pieces form of admission blank, to be filled and mailed the artists were able to render a very successful to the office of the college as soon as the student Tuttle-Scott Stores program. makes his decision to enter. The artists are under the direction of Harry This admission blank is intended to be fol- YOUR COLLEGE SHOE STORE and Arthur Culbertson, Aeolian Hall, New York lowed up by the high school record and recom- and Chicago, Illinois. mendation to be sent by the principal of the THE WINONAN of the curriculum not including domestic science, a printed form. The book has a new title page, Mr. Grimm—Hereafter I shall stand with my art, music, commercial subjects, and the like. a table of contents and all descriptive matter is back to the chorus. These new features together with the fact that in larger type known as "tin point." Each of Mr. Maxwell—Impossible — why? graduation from the college goes to a new stand- the general subjects of the curriculum as out- Mr. Grimm—I'm afraid to face the music. ard of "C" instead of the former "as many above lined or described has a brief introduction in D as D's," *ill insure a more highly efficient larger type. Lizzy H.—I prayed for you last night. service to the public schools on the part of the The enrollment from September to June is Howard D.—Next time telephone. Teachers Colleges. reported as six-hundred and fifty, the largest figure in the history of the College. Mr. J. (trying to emphasize T. C. chivalry)— CHAPEL ADDRESS BY MR. PARISH Special reference is made to the new four-year Mr. Beynon if you were seated in a street car, Mr. Parish of the Central Methodist church work of the College as follows: every seat of which was occupied and a lady addressed the student body on Monday morning An outstanding event for the year is the entered what would you do? April twenty-sixth. He spoke especially about award of the degree, Bachelor of Education, to Evan—Pretend I was asleep. his trip last summer to Europe and the Orient four members of the June class, two men and and gave many interesting descriptions of places two women, — the first persons to receive this WANTED—Comikle kolumist to assist with the which he had visited. Mr. Parish pictured the award under the act passed in 1921. The event kolum. Must be a good infinitive splitter, large ocean liners and how the crew worked for is noteworthy because it places the professional unlimited vocabilry and speak several forin the passengers. This sentence is always true preparation to teach children upon a level with langwidges. Call office after 4:10 and bring said Mr. Parish, "For every bit of joy in our that required in other responsible -callings, and lunch for 2. thus recognizes for the first time the output of world some one pays a little sorrow." He first LOST—A proctorship! Finder please return to this college that elementary education is a explained Ireland and many of their queer Edith Laughlin. Large reward?! customs. The Blarney Stone is a point of great public service no less significant °sr difficult than any other service. interest for all tourists to this country and Mr. Philosophy Summarizing the work of the year, the new Parish had the opportunity as others have had They say that in the springtime, catalog says: to kiss this stone. Next we could see Saint To love the young man turns. Judged on the basis of attendance, quality of Pauls Cathedral in England from the explanation But, oh, Tis clothes; it isn't love, work done, student morale, and the attainment given. The pillars in this Cathedral are being For which the woman yearns. rebuilt with money furnished by many nations of the purpose for which the college is main- tained, the year 1925-26, reported in this book, of the world. April is soon over — and then we'll have to has been one of unusual success. The great place which Mr. Parish visited was find another alibi for spring fever. the Holy Land. On Easter Sunday people from seventeen nations assembled in the Holy HUMOR Spiv.—You know, I like variety. It's the Land to pay tribute to Jesus Christ. There was College days spice of life. close intermingling of all people here. He said Have their delights Korn—Well — my middle name is Heinz. that we are looking forward to the time when But they can't compare traveling in the world will give one more sym- With College nights. C. Kibbe—What did your grandfather say pathy with conditions and people. when they amputated his leg? M. Curtis—He yelled, "Hey, what's comin' Zierdt—Where did you get the two black off here?" THE NEW CATALOG eyes? The "Yearbook and Catalog, 1925-26" now Johlfs—Bebe gave me a pair of socks for my in press, will present a revised content and new birthday. appearance when it appears within ten days. 12 Application Photos $1.00 Much has been added to describe the life at the Helen E.—Why did Leslie H. take two girls college. The material is reorganized and ap- to the school party? PRIEWERT STUDIO pears under new headings. The book has a new Nissen—Because someone told him he had a 69 East Fourth Street cover, the embossed titled being replaced with FILMS DEVELOPED AND PRINTED dual personality. The finishing that never fades.

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