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The Kalamazoo Normal Record Vol. 4 No. 5 Western State Normal School

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RUSSIAN DANCE-KRAKOVIAH The Kalamazoo Normal Record Published Monthly, Except August and September by The Faculty and Students of the Western State Normal School Kalamazoo, Michigan Entered assecond class matterOctober31,1910, at thepostoffice at Kalamazoo, Michigan, underthe ActofMarch 3,1879 The Business Advertisement of the Record is at the head of the Editorial Page

Vol. 4 CONTENTS FOR FEBRUARY, 1914 No. 5 EDUCATIONAL Page Current History in Current Education T. Paul Hickey 173 An experiment in the First Grade Edith Barnum 175 Helen Keller and Mrs. Macy Robert M. Reinhold 177 LITERARY A Lyric Jessie R. Denney 178 Reforming Mr. Cardinal * * * * 179 MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS A New Year's Festival Mrs. Minnie Campbell. 182 Art Materials Eleanor Judson 183 Aids for Domestic Science Teachers Mary Moore 183 School House Plans by Parcels Post 183 Of interest to Faculty Addie Robins J85 EDITORIAL Words of Appreciation 186 Brown and Gold 186 Practice Teaching 187 Extension Department 187 The Kansas City Convention 187 TRAINING SCHOOL Assemblies Nellie McConnell 188 Manual Training Notes M. J. Sherwood 188 Kindergarten—Primary Materials Lucy Gage 189 ART AND MUSIC Music Notes Harper C. Maybee 190. Message of the New Year's Bells Octavia Goldsworthy... 190 ATHLETICS Battle Creek and Olivet Basket Ball games William H. Spaulding. 191 Basket Ball Prospects " " " 191 NEWS ARTICLES The Reception Katherine Newton 192 Normal Literary Society Banquet "" 193 Interesting Association Meeting "" 194 Y. W. C. A. Notes Catherine Koch 194 Summer School Conference Kath

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ALUMNI NOTES. Miss Irene Miller, supervisor of Lynn S. Blake of the class 1910 is music and art in Charlotte, has twice head of the department of pharmacy in visited the school in the past few the Alabama Polytechnic School. Mr. weeks. Blake was graduated from the Univer Rush M. Sooy has recently taken a sity of Michigan in 1913. position in manual training at La Among recent alumni visitors to the Grange, Indiana. Normal were Dale Maltby, David Van Miss Ada Seabury of the 1913 class, Buskirk and Fred Middlebush, all stu is teaching in Hamilton, Montana. dents in the University. Miss Gertrude Peek, 1913, was a Clyde Smith, 1912, is still teaching guest at the Normal during the holi in Ironwood and is principal of a ward days. school. The marriage of Miss Myrtle Wil Carl Rodgers, manual training 1910, liamson, a graduate of the Normal, visited the school during the holidays. also a member of the faculty last year, He is still supervisor of manual train was solemnized in September to Mr. ing in Keokuk, Iowa. Anderson. They are residing in Can Steve L. Starks of the class of 1913 ada where Mr. Anderson is engaged writes that his work as director of in engineering work. manual training in Midland is pleasant Miss Madge Brayton, 1912, is teach and that the year is proving a profit ing at her home in Bessemer. able one. Miss Edith Clay is this year en Miss Alma Romig of the class of gaged in teaching at Benton Harbor. 1910 is now Mrs. E. A. Miller and re Mrs. Minnie Campbell it attending sides at 458 15th street, Detroit. Teachers' College this year in New Miss Marie Hoffman, 1913, who is York. teaching in Grand Rapids, visited the Miss Hazel Finch, rural 1913, is Normal in January. teaching at Fulton. 170 THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD

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Vol. 4 FEBRUARY, 1914 No. 5

Current History in Current Education

ECAUSE of a belief that it working vocabulary of men and events is at least as essential for a of history in the making. People and modern Normal School grad places have interest to us in our read uate, about to go out to ing if they have some subjective teach, to be familiar with expressions meaning, and subjective meaning is and names such as "the Pork Barrel acquired through a more or less in at Washington," "Dollar Diplomacy," timate familiarity. If I know noth Montessori, Oscar Underwood, the ing about Bergeson, I will probably P.ujo Committee, and Attorney Whit pass over his name many times in my man, as to be able to associate hier magazine and newspaper reading and oglyphics with Egypt or sketch out be ready to deny that I have ever in advance a formal "lesson plan," seen it. Continue this into an ex the Western State Normal of Kalama tended list and the real zest of read zoo added in January, 1913, a course ing is gone. Week in and week out, in "Current History" to the regular as the students consistently follow the history courses. appearance and disappearance of In short we have become tired of topics they are acquiring a splendid first year students coming to us and vocabulary for conversational use, see Senior students going from us with ing the APPARENTLY important an absurdly meager vocabulary of event relegated to oblivion and the current thought and action. Surely truly important one weave itself into these young teachers who are about the web of history, so learning from to make their impressions upon the history that comes to them as a prob rising generations of young people lem, not as a settled fact, to differen ought to be "wordly wise" in the de tiate the essential from the non-essen cent sense of the term and ought to tial. be able to open the window and point The mechanics of the course are in to the wonderful features of the pro teresting and demonstrate (the results cession that is filing past us every are backing up this assertion) that twenty-four hours. thoroughness is being emphasized and If one particular aim of the course careful preparation of each day's work can be emphasized, it is to give a must be done. 174 THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD

Each student deposits with the in of fifty articles each month, chosen ac structor a sum sufficient to cover the cording to their appeal to the individ cost of four standard magazines of the ual student—notice the splendid op high type of the World's Work and portunity for the personal element to The Literary Digest. In addition, the dominate, so lacking in many sub class as a whole subscribes for two jects taught—must be indexed in the copies daily of a nationally famous regular library method, a red ink newspaper. These two copies, with heading for subjects or title cards, the additional one in the Library read black ink for author cards, showing ing room are accessible to all. Each also on the face the place where the morning ten minutes are devoted to article may be found, and on the back special reports by two students, go a digest for quick later reference, con ing in rotation through the class roll, taining not more than fifty words, of one giving the ten most important the article indexed. Here again the domestic events of the last twenty-four tax on the ingenuity of the student is hours, one the five most important great—whether to index an article on foreign events. This gives narrative the Rochester Milk Distribution prob practice, exercises the judgment of lems under "Milk," "High Cost of relative values, and paves the way for Living," "Food," or "Rochester." the articles in the monthly magazine. These cards are kept and soon accum One week of four recitations is ulate into a set of references valuable given to each of the four magazines. and familiar because collected by the With each student having his or her maker. own copy in hand, inter-lined or an After three months' trial the course notated if desired in preparation for which we dignify and treat rather as the recitation, rapid discussions of the "Current History" than "Current various articles take place, usually Events," has proved so manifestly opened by the instructor's saying: worth while that it is being continued "Mr. A., give me the digest of the and the plan now is to offer it each article on 'The High Cost of Sell term to a limited number. ing.' " If some history teachers, in High The discussion is not allowed to be Schools, Normals, and Colleges, will other than serious and trivialities, par (if they do not live in a glass house) ticularly in the day's news, are not in some day ask half a dozen questions troduced. These high class magazines involving a vocabulary of the world's do not introduce trivial subjects. Yet work of TODAY, the desirability of the jokes are laughed over for a few such a course will at least demand ser moments, each student coming to ious consideration. The writer, last class with the three best ones (to spring, asked a senior class in a Mich him) checked, the first-choice poems igan High School, who Booker T. are read by some member, a first class, Washington is, and only seven out of appealing advertisement is commented twenty claimed they knew. Of course on, the cartoons are explained, and the they ALL knew, but their knowledge authors of the articles are briefly lo was so hazy and indefinite that it was cated. not at their immediate command and But possibly the most concretely so for all practical purposes was value valuable feature of the course is the less. keeping of a card index. A minimum T. PAUL HICKEY. EDUCATIONAL 175

An Experiment in the First Grade

T is wished to have it dis fatigued and discouraged in his ef tinctly understood at the forts to keep up to the quick child; the outset of this report that lack of opportunity in the ordinary 'no conclusions have been drawn school for self-direction on the part from this experiment; it would have of the child, for assuming any respon been ridiculous to have drawn con sibility or for taking the initiative. clusions from a two weeks' experi He is usually so surrounded by props ment; it has, however, furnished much and crutches, and so protected from food for thought, deep thought. any chance of failure that he does not The experiment was tried to see have an opportunity to judge his own how the children would respond if re acts and efforts by their results. lieved of the usual school room re The artificiality of the social life in straint, if they were allowed to direct the schoolroom that is under constant their own efforts and to use the time direction, which does not offer an op spent in school as they wished to or portunity for the average child to grat as they thought best. The regular ify his desire to mingle with other daily program was thrown aside, sim children in his own way, to find out ple definite tasks were assigned to be about them and to help them, nor to completed within a given time. The learn how to adapt himself to them; child could choose his own time and the disobedience that comes from own way of doing them so long as the seemingly unnecessary inhibitions in tasks were completed within the time the general school routine; in fact, stated. In reading the children were the strong belief that the effort which held responsible for a certain number counts in the growth and develop of pages each day. They were build ment of the child, the individual, must ing wooden play houses, which had to be self-directed effort, that the control be completed by a certain day. In must be self-control, and the disci stories, art, music and cooking they pline, self-discipline and the belief that were allowed to decide for themselves the average school room does not offer whether they would attend the classes the opportunity for this self-activity, or not, in the house keeping each child created the desire to see how children was held responsible for the task as would respond to greater freedom in signed to him. An attempt was made the school room. to handle phonics, but the plan made Many interesting observations were was not successful so it was discarded made during the two weeks. First, and the time seemed too short to work the children's testimony was interest out another. The construction work ing. Without an exception they liked was the outgrowth of the preceding "the new way" when asked which way history discussions, so at this partic they liked. When questioned why, ular time there was no need for de many gave the child's answer, "Be veloping any new facts in either his cause," but others said, "Because we tory or Nature study. have tried to finish things up," Be Many reasons prompted the desire cause we like to do things when to try relieving the children of usual we feel like it," "Because we school room routine; the great waste don't change so often." It was in energy that comes in trying to keep observed that the majority of a group of live, active children at children applied themselves much about the same level in their work, longer at their tasks, without when each is endowed with greatly signs of fatigue, than was ever de differing capacities for work; the ir manded of them in "regular" school ritation ?.nd fatigue which comes to work. The greater number of child the quick child while waiting for the ren attacked their work, reading, con slow child, who is also becoming struction, or whatever the task might 176 THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD

be, with greater definiteness and pur other remarked, "I want to finish my pose. Many children would study house. I am going to leave my read their reading for half an hour at a ing until afternoon." The greater time, and others worked three-quar number would do their assigned task ters of an hour, an hour, and in some in reading during school hours. There cases an hour and a half. On several was always a small group who would different occasions groups of children have to stay after school, some of were observed to draw for over an these because they could not keep hour, several of the children simply track of the time, some because they drew squares and filled the squares in became too interested in other work with color. They did sheet after sheet and some because they had no idea of of these squares with greatest satis planning. At the end of each session faction. In construction, it was not it was felt by those observing that uncommon to find children working there were fewer signs of fatigue than hour after hour for a day or two to when the work of the class was under accomplish the thing they had in more routine direction. mind. One little fellow confided to As a whole the children were most his teacher in telling her about the considerate of each other. Now and chimney on his house "First I got my then the teacher had to suggest that chimney too small, then I got it too others were being disturbed, but the large. I've worked two days on that response was usually very quick and chimney. I almost wish I hadn't put the spirit of the group was splendid. a chimney on my house." Another There were many incidents of children little fellow was observed to sit for gratifying their natural desire to help ten minutes looking at his house and each other; they helped each other scratching his head, then was heard to with their words in reading, and in remark to himself, "Gee, this is the the building some of the stronger way to do it," and he went ahead and children were always helping the did it. Many instances of seemingly weaker. There were not enough tools unusual persistency could be cited. The to go around. At first there was a houses were built, furniture and rugs clamor, for each one wanted the made in the two weeks. The teacher brace and bit or saw first. The situ in every instance had the material ation was explained to them, and of ready, so that when a child suggested their own accord they worked out a something else could be done, he system of taking turns. would find the materials. No sugges It was interesting to note the child tions were made as to what the child ren's attitude toward the classes they ren should make, each child worked could attend or not as they chose. out the making and furnishing of his Every child but one went to cooking, own house and in every case it was she was too interested in her house quite complete. Many times the ma to leave it. A large group went every terials were used in a most unusual day to the story class and no child and unlooked for way as some child went less than two days a week. There carried out his ideas. That a large was about the same response in music. per cent of the children planned out Fewer children went into the regular their day's work was evident from art classes. conversations overheard and in the In looking over the work accom way they worked. A group was heard plished in the two weeks it was found discussing their way of using time. there had been no loss in any sub One child said, "Well, I always do my ject, and in reading and construction reading first, I like to get it out of the more had been accomplished than was way." Others agreed with this. An usually accomplished in two weeks. EDITH BARNUM. EDUCATIONAL 177

Helen Keller and Mrs. Macy

HE appearance of Helen Kel comment in connection with the visit ler and her teacher, Mrs. of Miss Keller and Mrs. Macy, de Macy, better known as Miss pends altogether upon the angle of Anne Sullivan, in a doublelec the discussion or the direction of the ture at the Congregational church Jan. thought into which the comment is 21, was one of the events of the year, brought. The concrete presentation not only for the Normal, but for the of what we knew in the abstract be city of Kalamazoo. Probably no other fore they came to us was in itself well single lecture has so stirred to thought worth while and a mighty factor in and inspiration and will so long be making our previous thoughts take on remembered by those who heard it as richer meaning. this one. It is safe to say that no one To one who is inclined to become was disappointed, and no one came discouraged, disgusted or surfeited away unmoved to better things. with the handicaps and be-littling con The story of Helen Keller's life is ditions of life in which we are always too well known to need retelling here. at states of mind that express them Blind, deaf, and practically dumb from selves in inertia, lowered moral and early infancy, denied her whole life the intellectual tone, in "what's the use" usual avenues of learning and expres reflections,—the ambition, optimism, sion, this remarkable woman, by the and simple faith of Helen Keller are aid of a remarkable teacher, completed stimulating and refreshing to say the the usual elementary high school and least. "Oh, I felt cheap!" wrote a college courses and has arrived at student. "Last night was an epoch knowledge, culture, and power at in my life," said another. To the tained by the fewest of those blessed teacher who feels her own inadequacy with the ordinary sensory capacities. and the hopelessness of her task, Mrs. One question asked of Miss Keller by Macy's work is illuminating and in some person in the audience as to what spiring. Sensory capacities are only part "telepathy" may have played in being touched upon in our educational her development was not unnatural to practice. The desperate effort of in ask. The achievement of learning and stinctive tendencies to assert them speech, well described as "the single selves—patience, devotion, sacrifice, as greatest achievement in the whole his the price of progress—there was no tory of education," is such that one end of good things for the teacher. finds it hard to confine one's self with The religionist, the psychologist, in the limits of the ordinary explana the educator, the philosopher, the plain tions of mental processes in account person of the world, all could find ing for her growth and development. points of contact. Different persons And yet it must not be lost sight of will draw different educational impli that just in so confining one's self is cations from what was seen and heard, there a real basis for inspiration and but all will agree that Helen Keller profit, either for us as individuals or and Mrs. Macy in their common en as teachers of others. deavor and achievement, stand as an Just what is especially worthy of object lesson in education. ROBERT M. REINHOLD. 178 THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD LITERARY

A LYRIC The fire is unkindled, the monthlies, uncut, Lie, justas they* came, in a heap. n"he study* is cheerless, the blinds are drawn down, ^The dust on my Browning lies deep. In life's golden sunlight she sat in that room. — Qlie fire flamed bright at her feet. My life isno^ cheerless, the blinds are dra\tfn down; M~he snow on my Mary4 lies deep. —Jessie R. Denney '14

Reforming Mr. Cardinal

OHN BROOKES BART- head mournfully in compassion for LETTE, successful attorney, the poor estranged creatures who drew from his coat pocket the lived for each other if not with each evening paper before handing other. his garment to the attending butler. In response to his gentle rap, his "Beastly cold, Thomas! How is the mistress' voice bade him come. He fire?" found her with a shawl about her "Fine, sir, fine! Sure 'tis a north shoulders, huddled in a great chair be westerly wind makes the flames shoot fore an open fire which burned but up in your grate. But poor madam feebly. has been huddled in a shawl all day." "Has Mr. Bartlette come, Thomas?" said Thomas as he took his master's "Yes, madam. Mr. Bartlette came wraps preparatory to hanging them just now and gave me orders to make away for the night. this fire burn like a July sun. The Bartlette had placed his hand on the Lord knows I've tried all day but I'm knob of the door leading to his study, no fit competitor for the elements— but at this news, he wheeled anxiously especially a northwesterly wind. But —almost angrily about. I knew there was no use arguin' with "Is that so, Thomas? Well, go to Mr. Bartlette, so I came in to do my her room immediately and stir up such best," muttered Thomas as he stirred a rousing fire as to make her and the up the few live embers in an effort to boy comfortable. Don't ever let her make them ignite the huge log. suffer from cold if it takes all the logs "Thank you, Thomas, You did the in Glendon forest. Here Thomas, you right thing. There are many things give her the evening paper. Now, go!" Mr. Bartlette does not understand. And old Thomas went, shaking his Does his fire still burn warm?" LITERARY 179

"Yes, indeed, madam. This is just his law books and studied brief after the weather for that room. It's as brief until the study table groaned warm and cheery there as can be." from their weight. At timely intervals "That is as it should be. I think during this period, Thomas had silent this will soon be burning well too, ly come in to replenish the fire and as Thomas, thanks to your careful atten silently stolen out again. Finally dur tion. Tell Mr. Bartlette I will dine at ing one such visit, the master raised 6:30 as usual." his head as he closed a huge volume. Thomas rose from the fire and look "Thomas, it will not be necessary to ed down at the shivering little form add more wood. I am going to bed with fatherly sympathy as he said, "I shortly, though I admit it is earlier think Mr. Bartlette took dinner down than usual. I have an important case town, madam." tomorrow and I wish to rise early. It was the same story—almost the See that I am called at 7 with break identical conversation that took place fast downstairs at 7:30. That fs all, every evening. So Mrs. Bartlette was Thomas." not surprised, but with that same sor "Very well, sir. Mrs. Bartlette and rowful, little tone said, "Very well, Bobby said good night. Your son, sir, Thomas, that is all." was very disappointed at your failure Now Thomas was not an ordinary to pay your daily visit to his room and servant. In fact, his duties were many it took his poor mother fully an hour and varied, and he accomplished them to convince him that it was not neg so ably and satisfactorily that he had lect but unavoidable business. I am come to relationships between his not sure that he is satisfied even yet." master and mistress such as servants The great attorney rose from his seldom attain. This might have been desk. due to the fact that he loved them both "I am sorry, Thomas. I hate to* with ardent devotion and secretly disappoint the youngster. In fact, I grieved over their troubles as a par do not know who is the more disap ent over a wayward child. Owing to pointed, he or I. That hour with him this personal love and interest, he per is the happiest of my day. I was a fool formed many little thoughtful services to be so concerned with a mere case in altogether outside of his paid role of which I had no interest except to gain butler and came to be relied upon as more fame as a successful lawyer." the only true friend of either em Then as though he were recalling ployer. himself from a reverie, he suddenly So it was with troubled brow and asked, "Has he gone to bed?" slow step that he made his way to his "Yes, sir, long ago, though the poor master's study. The relations of man little fellow didn't go to sleep until his to man are less formal than of man to mother had spent an hour with him, woman. So he did not knock before and then he cried himself to sleep." entering this retreat as he had at his Thomas gave this as rather a part mistress'. ing thrust. He was fond of telling "Mrs. Bartlette has been made as those things which hurt and yet were comfortable as the weather permits what he considered "good for them." and says she and Robert will dine as "Good-night, Thomas! Remember usual at 6:30. 7:00 o'clock." "Thank you, Thomas, I have dined. "Yes, sir. Good-night, sir." I want nothing." But John Brookes Bartlette did not Being very discreet and intelligent retire immediately. Instead, he drew of his master's moods and methods, a chair up before the huge fireplace Thomas knew this to be his dismissal. and after extinguishing the lights, sat So he closed the door softly behind down to dream and to reflect. It was him and left his master to his studies. an occupation which he rarely in For a long time the lawyer perused dulged in since all his idle thoughts 180 THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD

were bitter and it profited him noth himself and a loving, living duty like ing to dream sad dreams. Tonight, this? Here his thoughts paused What however, he was conscience-stricken of the mother? Might she not be just and filled with remorse that he had as happy under existing circumstances neglected his one joy—his little Rob as she would be were he to try to al ert. It was the first evening in years ter them? Might she not be even hap that he had missed that daily hour pier? What if she should regard his which both looked forward to with offer to share the responsibility as an such anticipation. It was the only intrusion and should jealously rebel? waking hour in the day when the But even so, did not the boy deserve studious lawyer relaxed and forgot that consciousness that his father was the pending cases or the civic prob deeply interested in him and his wel lems—but more than that it was the fare? Should he not receive his due only time when father and son romped attention and feel that not only his together, laughed together and com mother but also his father, a success muned together. He had not meant ful, learned, and wise man stood with to skip it—no indeed. He had become him? There Bartlette paused again so engrossed in his studies that the in his thoughts. What if that son time had slipped by and the usual should grow up in this strained at hour had passed without his noticing. mosphere and when matured to man's He knew the boy's mother was hurt, judgment, should condemn his father too, but was far too proud to send for for partial neglect of his mother— the thoughtless one if he willed not to that mother who had cared for and come. guarded him and proven truly worthy Then his thoughts shifted to that of her husband's as well as her son's mother. He had never analyzed his devotion? What if his boy—his Rob .feelings toward her and their attitude ert should some day turn and condemn toward each other since their drifting him for unhappy domestic conditions apart. He had let Fate play her little —the boy who meant so much to him, game and accepted it with silent who was even now perhaps, sobbing to courtesy and submission. It never oc- his pillow the neglect of his father. cured to him to reason out the why The great lawyer sighed—then sobbed and wherefore or if it did, he was as he buried his head in his two hands. afraid to do it. So he had buried him "Daddy, are you here?" self in his profession. Occasionally Bartlette started up. Had he been they had dined together and very rare asleep and dreaming or was that just ly they had entertained together since a part of this unusual experience? their estrangement five years before. "Daddy—Bobby wants you." What a wonderful wife she had been This time the little voice was nearer in those three happy years before all and very distinctly that of his son. the trouble, and what a mother she So he replied, "Yes, Robert, Daddy is must be! A pang of jealousy toward here in the big chair. Do you want the boy, Robert, gripped him but him?" Bartlette leaned forward and turned immediately to passionate, stared into the darkness behind him. fatherly love. Suddenly he realized Then a small, white-clad figure what he was missing, where his life stepped into the firelight and as the was empty. He was losing all the remorseful father held out his arms, sweet fatherly and husbandly feeling, the little figure flew into them sob the happy combination of which bing: makes the ideal family. He was shirk "Oh, Daddy, you didn't come—you ing responsibility and leaving a weigh didn't come and I'm so sad, Daddy." ty problem—that of the rearing of his The stern lawyer gathered the boy own son—entirely to the troubled lit into his arms and for a time, both sat tle mother. What right had he to al silent. Then the child lifted his head low former offences to come between and very gently, but reprovingly asked,— LITERARY 181

"Father, why didn't you come to of the very best there was and in the Bobby? I looked for you." very prettiest tree. They lined it so "I was busy. I couldn't come. I'm it was so warm, and oh Daddy—they very sorry." were so happy. He would sing all "I knew it—oh, I knew you would day long and tell everyone what a have Daddy, but I thought you would wonderful Mrs. Cardinal he had, and at least want to say good-night. So I when he flew away he would come was coming down here, but Mother back with all kinds of nice things for wouldn't let me. Daddy, I've never her. One day what do you suppose been in here, you know. Mother he found in the nest, Father?—some thinks I would be in the way. She nice, pretty eggs, and they were both thinks I'm asleep now but I just so happy. He never flew away then couldn't—I was so sad." but always stayed right near by and "Why were you sad, Sonny?" when he sang, always sang about him "When I couldn't go to sleep, self so that people would not disturb mother asked me if I wanted a story. Mrs. Cardinal and the eggs. But, oh And I said 'yes'—one about those Father, here is where the sad part pretty red birds like we saw once. comes in. Mrs. Cardinal was so happy But, oh, daddy, it was such a sad over her eggs that she almost forgot story." Here the little boy's eyes Mr. Cardnal and all he brought her. filled and he looked appealingly at the She hardly paid any attention to him older man as if to seek a more satis whatever, and didn't even notice how factory finish to an otherwise pleasing very red his coat was nor what a tale. very wonderful bird he was. And one "What

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A NEW YEAR'S FESTIVAL. gear. Valentine's Day was bright with hearts. Hallowe'en, weird and So sang the 365 Days as they mysterious, was attended by gigantic marched about Thompson gymnasium, black cats. Examination Days dressed Teachers' College, Columbia Univer in black rose up to haunt one every sity, on the evening of January tenth. now and then. The whole effect was This was the occasion of the presen unique and fascinating. tation of "The Masque of Drudgery After the procession the Masque Transformed to Joy," written by Edith began. To the fountain in the center de Charms Stewart, a student of the a student came seeking escape from Speech department of the College. wretched Drudgery, to whose arm he This play was the central feature of was chained. Although he struggled a festival in which all the people pres persistently he could not break the ent actively participated. Everyone bond until a little child who danced appeared in masquerade costume, with Truth kissed Drudgery, and at some simple, others elaborate. All once the transformation took place. caught the spirit of joyous abandon. Joy now became the task-master. There was an hour of general mer Time, who was especially attractive, ry-making and masquerade dancing. fairly Hew through the hall at the After this the Herald requested those striking of each hour. This connected not taking part in the Masque to take the events and held the thread of the seats in the balcony. The Procession story. The little child at last caught of the Days of the New Year formed. hold of her, saying: Time led—a graceful figure clothed in "O Time, great silver bird, don't fly so fast! a shimmering gray robe, with wings Time, Time, stand still! I want this day to lastl" on her feet and shoulders. A special color had been assigned And Time replied: to each month and its days wore "The worst of weather can but mend— dominoes of that hue. The holidays There's a turning to the longest lane; E'en Drudg'ry's heavy rule we'll end were striking and significant. One of When Joy comes to her own again." the cleverest was Columbus Day wearing a huge hat which represented The festival was splendidly co-oper the Santa Maria. May Day had a ative. Every department gave its pole with gay streamers for a head best. The departments of Speech, MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS 183

Physical Education and Music Basketry and Construction Supplies: worked long and carefully over the J. L. Hammet, 68 35th St., Brooklyn, staging and training. The School of N. Y.; Garden City Educational Co., Household Arts attended to the dye Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.; Thos. ing of materials, selling of the same, Charles Co., 207 N. Michigan Ave., and designing of costumes. The Do Chicago, 111.; Chas. E. Mather, Bragg- mestic Science department made ville, Mass. candies and little cakes which were School Printing Supplies: American sold during the hour of merriment Type Founders Co., 210-212 W. Mon following the Masque. They also of roe St., Chicago, 111.; H. C. Hansen fered a delightful new concoction Type Foundry, 190-192 Congress St., called "T. C." punch which was en Boston, or 535 Pearl St., New York. joyed freely. Paper and Linens for Book-bind The festival was a splendid mani ing: The Hollister Mills, Norwood, festation of the unity of purpose Mass.; The David J. Mollery Co., 121- which exists between Teachers' Col 123 Plymouth Court, Chicago; The lege and her large student body. Those Paper Mills Company, 319-327 5th who had a share in this New Year's Ave., Chicago. celebration will necessarily long carry with them a greater enthusiasm for AIDS FOR DOMESTIC SCIENCE joyous labor. TEACHERS. MRS. MINNIE CAMPBELL, '11. Books: Theory and Practice of Cookery—Williams & Fisher; Boston ART MATERIALS. Cooking School Text Book, Mary J. List of addresses for Art and Con- Lincoln; Boston Cooking School Cook truction supplies: The Prang Co., Book, Fannie M. Farmer; Individual Michigan Ave., Chicago, 111.; Atkin Recipes in Use in Drexel Institute, son, Mentzer & Co., Chicago, 111.; Pub. by John C. Winston Co., Phila Scott, Foresman & Co., Studebaker delphia. Farmer's Bulletins on Food. Bldg., Wabash Ave., Chicago, 111.; Magazines: Boston Cooking School Thos. Charles Co., 207 N. Michigan Magazine; Good Housekeeping Mag Ave., Chicago, 111., western agent lor azine ; Journal of Home Economics. Milton Bradley Co., Springfield, Mass. Exhibits: Baking Powder. Royal Leather and Dyes: Wm. A. Hall, Baking Powder Co., N. Y.; Breakfast 119 Beach St., Boston, Mass.; Garden Foods—Postum Cereal Co., Battle City Educational Co., Chicago; Chas. Creek, Mich.; Chocolate and Cocoa— Herbert, 1100 Auditorium Tower, Chi Walter Baker & Co., Dorchester, cago, 111. Mass.; Corn Products—Glucose Sugar Japanese Prints, Brushes, etc.: E. Refining Co., Chicago; Flour in Pro T. Shinia, 20 E. 33d St., New York City. cess of Manufacturing — Washburn- Crosby Co.; Malted Milk—Horlick's Pictures: Horace K. Turner Co,. Boston, Mass.; Perry Picture Co., Malted Milk Co., Racine, Wis.; Rice— Maiden, Mass.; Cosmos Picture Co., American Rice Cereal Co., Kansas 119 W. 25th St., New York; Elson City, Mo.; Salt—The Diamond Crys Co., Boston; Scott Thurber Co., Chi tal Salt Co., St. Clair, Mich.; Spices— cago, 111.; The Emery School Arts Wm. Schotten & Co., St. Louis, Mo.; Co., 372 Boylston St., Boston. Tea and Coffee—Chase & Sanborn, Casts: P. P. Caperorsi & Brother, Boston and Chicago. 1914-1920 Washington St., Boston. Crayons, Pencils: Joseph Dixon SCHOOLHOUSE PLANS BY PAR Crucible Co., Jersey City, N. J.; CEL POST. Wadsworth, Howland & Co., 82-84 Sending cardboard models of school- Washington St., Boston; Binney & houses by parcel post is the latest de Smith Co., New York City. vice of the United States Bureau of 184 THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD

Education for arousing interest in at out, and they are constructed to scale. tractive school buildings at low cost Full directions accompany them. for rural communities. The models It is believed that these models will are made to fold flat and are shipped be of great assistance to school au by mail to local authorities, Normal thorities in small rural communities schools, and other agencies, for use who cannot afford to engage a school during a limited period. architect, yet are ambitious to have Models for one, two, and four-room their schoolhouse up to date in every schools' are provided. The buildings particular. With one of these models are planned especially for rural com to work from, Dr. Dresslar asserts, munities where low cost is the first any carpenter will be able to build a essential. They represent the very schoolhouse for his district that will latest ideas in school architecture; meet every modern requirement. they are unusually attractive to look It is interesting to note that Mr. at; they are Up to the minute in hy Eggstaff, director of one of the dis gienic arrangements; yet they are tricts in Comstock township, where within the means of the smallest com a new schoolhouse is to be built soon, munities. was informed that all of the models The buildings were designed by Dr. were loaned out at present. The cut F. B. Dresslar, specialist in school presented shows an early, as the new .hygiene of the Bureau of Education, models show the latest ideas in dis and then worked over by two well- trict school architecture. (Find a known firms of school architects, member of the present faculty of the Cooper & Bailey, of Boston, and W. Western Normal in the front row of B. Ittner, of St. Louis. The models pupils in the picture). show all the details, within and with

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OF INTEREST TO FACULTY The following toast was given at the Normal Literary Society banquet:

"Sir, 'tis my occupation to be plain." —King Lear. To toast our faculty I've been asked, Our "Evolutionist" is Wood, I ve found it a tremendous task. Whose "jography" ideas are good, But hope to meet with no disaster. And when he gets you clear on winds I'll now begin with our toastmaster. He soon forgets your other sins. Sooy? No, not a heathern Chinee There's T. P. H.—that's Hickey sure, But busy as a man can be. Who's wise and good, with humor pure. In one brief hour—My! what speed! We'll work for him with all our might Four hundred'pages he will read. Until the "wee sma' " hours of night. Among our faculty you will find Poor Mr. Waite—his task's a hard one Both men and women, wise and kind. For boys of all kinds under the sun Each has a "hobby" horse to ride Many wild—though some are "tame," And rides that "hobby" horse with pride. Have Manual Training as their aim. A man there is upon this hill Miss Goldsworthy—a funny name— Endowed with one thing—that's a will, But she's an artist all the same And he it is who makes things go. An tries so hard to make us see Our President, Dwight B. Waldo. Just what good pictures ought to be. There's Faught who teaches 2x2 Then points his finger straight at you And Eeinhold puts you at your ease With three small words, just "If you And loudly cries, "Do you see this?" please," The trembling student answers "Yes." Miss Hootman drills on "do, re, mi." And fair Miss Wakeman, "Historee." If there's a tree that you don't know To Dr. Harvey you must go Tn music we must get our key And he can tell you all about From one, Sir Harper Charles Maybee, All kinds of bugs, and snakes, and trout. Who pounds the rack with his baton And grandly leads the singing on. On Lovell street there stands a house Where lives a tiny little mouse A typical bachelor is he A maiden, too, from M. A. C. Though he's jolly as can be, Miss Koch, who's sweet as she can be. And our good will he sure has won Our new, black-eyed man, Cameron. And Spaulding, he's the man that's square, Who sees to it the boys play fair. Who is it all excuses spurns And Burnham helps him—when he can Why, no one but Miss Margaret Burns, He's our jolly farmer man. She sees to it you're on the floor Miss Zimmerman, whose will is strong Tf any credits you would score. Makes up her mind as to what's wrong, She wandered by the babbling brook And then sets out to make it right And mused, so did Miss Forncrook, And for her Deutsch, she sure will fight. "Get your idea before you give, Shall be the creed by which I'll live." Miss Parsons teaches "sum, es, est," And work to her is sure no jest, Our Phyiscs teacher, Mr. Fox, To miss translation—Gracious Peter! Takes round with him a little box. But how much worse to miss the metre. "Look pleasant, please," and you must look For then you'll get your picture "took." There's Mr. Sprau, one English man, Who folds his 'kerchief, neat's he can Good things to eat sound just like Moore, And mildly asks in accents clear, Whose eats are good clear to the core. "Miss Montgomery here? Yes, Miss Mont She teaches giils to bn goad cooks gomery's here. Much better'n they could learn fror,i books. Of Joneses, well for mercy sakes! Others there are so very clever, There's Miss Adele, who dresses makes. But to name them I will not endeavor, And B. L. too, whose smile and curls For students may come and students may go, Make him beloved by all the girls. But the faculty goes on forever. ADDIE ROBINS, '14. 186 THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD WESTERN STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, KALAMAZOO, MICH. ERNEST BURNHAM Editor-in-Chief Change of Address. Notification of change SUE C. APP Associate Editor of address should contain both old and KATHERINE NEWTON Alumni Editor new addresses. Until such notification NELLIE M'CONNELL.-.Training School Ed. is given the publishers will not be re- CLIFFORD C. CARR Exchange Editor sponsible for failure to receive the WILLIAM M'CRACKEN....Managing Editor magazine. ARTHUR C. BOWEN Subscription Manager .««.« in Communications—All communications in- Suhscription Price-Fifty cents per year, Oe- tended for publication should be ad- tober to July, inclusive. dressed to the editor. Correspondence Advertising Bates w,U.„ ,be made n ,known upon ^^Mrelative to beadvertising,sent to tbe manage,subscriptions, application.

Words of Many letters have out the best school paper, which our Appreciation come to Arthur Bowen, time, energy and ability will permit. subscription manager, in the past few weeks, which have done the whole editorial staff of the Brown and The decennial corn- Record good, because earnest words Gold menc'ement should bring of praise were written to accompany forth a class of great re the enclosed money order in payment pute and renown. This of course of the fifty cents for annual subscrip means our today's seniors. There are tion. It is perfectly safe to mention many and varied means of demonstrat these letters here and to thank the ing that you have the ability to make writers for the encouragement given, for yourselves a long-lived and com because the work of getting out each mendatory reputation. One of the issue of the Record is so completely best means however, is through the composite, that no one member of the pages of your annual year-book, the staff will be able to "unscramble" out Brown and Gold. The book is the of the total enough personal glory to product of your class and classmates do any harm. The continuance of lib and should, therefore, receive your eral advertising patronage by local heartiest support. Let the editors feel business houses as well as by friends that you will gladly do your share outside of Kalamazoo, is also greatly through pen, finance or earnest work. appreciated. We can all, faculty and Everything that happens from now students, thank our advertisers best until June should be thought of in by trading with them; and we can Brown and Gold terms. In this way, prove worthy of the good words of you will be able to take home a book our subscribers by continuing to get of which you are justly proud. EDITORIAL 187 Practice The greatest organiza- dent in residence. At the present time Teaching tion problem in any Nor we have classes in Battle Creek in mal School, which has sev History of Education; Principles of eral hundred students graduating each Teaching in South Haven; European year, is the arrangement of economical History in Grand Rapids; and History and yet effective praictice teaching fa of Education in Vicksburg. We would cilities. It certainly is a matter for gen like to call your attention especially eral congratulation that schedules for to the educational and literary articles practice are given painstaking and in this issue. efficient supervision in our train ing school. The circumstances The Kansas City Conventions are for students practicing as well as for Convention interesting always the critic teachers, who have such if for no other rea large numbers to deal with, are trying son than that a great mass of people enough at best. There are at present have gathered together with one na 222 students practicing, and while the tive impulse and for one great pur high school department affords oppor pose, as representatives of still larger tunity for practice, and some special numbers of people who were possessed course students may get practice in of the same feelings and emotions outside schools, yet the number in which prompted the convening. The each of these cases is small, so that Kansas City convention was not the the great burden of the work is done exception that proved the rule. In fact, in the graded training school, where it proved the rule so positively that no students in the rural, graded and gen- exception is needed as further evi real life certificate courses are prac dence. To the participants in this ticing. The Record suggests that great gathering — the effect was every possible thoughtful consideration mingled awe, joy, praise and deep- on the part of students and of mem seated reverence. The meetings were bers of the faculty, working outside so conducted as to be conducive to the training school, be accorded; and comfort and interest and the speakers that every assistance be rendered. themselves were so dominant, so in spiring, that time and place were com Extension A number of copies of pletely forgotten until a great current Department this month's issue of the of fraternalism made the entire body Record are being mailed of students, delegates, missionaries, in toour extension students. If you re structors, ushers and newspaper re ceive a copy, it means that you have porters rise and sing in one voice great an invitation to subscribe. You need and mighty hymns. Though the man the Record to keep in touch with the on your left be from Montana, Vir school life. The extension student is ginia, Texas or even England or In ordinarily not in residence during the dia or Africa, he was your own broth regular terms of the year. The sum er come to Kansas City for the same mer school is short and made up large purpose you came—lifting his voice in ly of people who come in for the brief praise to the same God. To those course and so the real strength and whose very good fortune it was to be spirit of the school is not imbibed. in attendance at such a memorable The extension student is just as much convention, it would seem that the a part of this institution as any stu greatest lesson to be learned was not dent enrolled during the regular the need of Ahung Lee or his Hindoo terms. The prosperity and success of neighbors, but the broadness and the school largely determines the wideness of the mercy of Him who is value of the certificate which the grad Father alike to the student in Leland uate receives, so do all you can to help Stanford University, in Princeton, make the school a success. You need Harvard, Yale or in Chinese, Hindoo,' this contact with the school through African or Brazilian Universities and the Record even more than the stu to our own students in Western State Normal School. 188 MISCELLANEOUS CONTRIBUTIONS

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TRAINING SCHOOL ASSEM Program, Jan. 15. BLIES. I. Piano Solo—"My Beloved," Ar It is the plan of the Assembly Com thur Greendick. mittee to have the programs for the II. Reading—"A Hint," Dick West- winter and spring terms, which are in nedge. charge of the different grades, based III. Dance — "Russian," Elizabeth upon some feature of Nature study or Williams and Wilhelmina Statler. geography. This does not mean that IV. Chorus—School. just bare cold Nature study and geog raphical facts are to be presented. It V. Piano Solo—"Woodland Survey," is hoped that it may be shown how Pauline Klein. these subjects reach out to other sub v/I story—"The Dead Doll," Eliza jects and how one helps to enrich and beth Nicholson. broaden the other, that compositions VII. Drumming—John Waldo. suggested by these subjects will be given, that some stories, poems, or historical facts which have been sug MANUAL TRAINING NOTES. gested by or have helped to enrich The Training School shop is a busy them, will be introduced. Some grades place this term. In the morning there are planning to use the stereoptican. are classes of Normal students in be The committee has also planned to ginning bench work from eight to have a lecture follow each one of these twelve o'clock, a class in High School programs, upon the topic which has mechanical drawing at one, and Train- been presented by the children. It is nig school classes from two o'clock on. thought that in this way the children Each grade comes to the shop once a will be more interested in the lecture, week for their regular shop period, al and consequently will listen with though many work extra time by com greater intelligence. ing to the shop after their afternoon The first program this term was the session. telling of vacation experiences and The second grade children are mak some current events given by the ing looms and churn dashers (to be seventh and eighth grades. The sec used in glass cans for real churning). ond program, January 14, was perhaps The third grade are finishing plant the most interesting and one of the stands and are about to begin bird most enjoyable that has been given houses. The boys and girls decided this year. Children in all the grades it would be well to make bird houses were asked to volunteer to do any this term, so that they could be placed thing they would like to do for the en for the birds early enough to be sure tertainment of the assembly. Several that all odors, which the birds might offered their services. The program not like, would pass off into the air given below will show the ones se in time for the coming of the very lected : first wren or blue bird. Program, Jan. 8. The work of the last three grades is all one process in that this three year I. Records. period starts a boy at the beginning of II. Vacation Experiences— fundamental tool processes, and with Norma Glynn, grade II; Frances full sized carpenter's tools. Step by Boyland, grade III; John Waldo step he is advanced from one use of a tool to another use of the same tool, and George Maentz, grade IV. or advanced to a new tool as the case III. Current Events— may be. But all the time the aim is to Seventh and Eighth grades. keep him busy because he wants to TRAINING SCHOOL 189

keep busy, because he wants to make opportunity for use of simple tools. the particular object to satisfy his own Cigar boxes for furniture. need or desire. 3. Ribbon bolts form basis of many With the above general aim in mind attractive baskets for Hallowe'en, the boys of the sixth, seventh and Thanksgiving, Easter, etc.; also make eighth grades are making a great va satisfactory cradles, chairs and other riety of things, from simple hat-racks furniture when covered with pieces of and broom-holders up to cabinets, left-over wall paper, suggesting book cases, and tables. chintz. 4. All kinds of heavy wrapping pa KINDERGARTEN-PRIMARY MA per, which now comes in such at TERIALS. tractive colors, also cardboard (used to protect laundry) comes to almost Available materials for hand-work every home. in the early grades may be found all 5. Sample packages of food pro about us if we are only alive to sug ducts sent out by manufacturers pro gestion. The young teacher going vide the necessary stimulus to con out from a well-equipped Normal struct a grocery store. School feels lost in a village school 6. Home-made sand-box may be where no provision is made for hand built by the children themselves, using work materials. It is with this situ ordinary soap box, putting four strong ation in mind that we venture to sug supports at the corners and lining it gest a list of materials which may be with white oil-cloth. obtained without cost when you once 7. Many attractive pictures may be secure the co-operation and interest of mounted on pieces of window blind the home and the stores: material and a simple wooden frame 1. Sets of sticks 5 in., 7 in., 9 in., made by the older children gives a and n in. in length and even longer most satisfying result. Good Mother- provide a splendid means of self-ex Goose pictures may be secured at any pression in stick building. Quite an first-class wall paper store. Alfred improvement over small sizes that are Peat & Co., of Chicago, carry excep manufactured. The older child of tionally fine nursery papers. seven and eight may make his own 8. Paper bags prove most adapt set. able to Hallowe'en masks. 2. Paper boxes, large and small, 9. Hand printing press, David used for wagons, houses, sleighs; also Forbes, 34 Canal street, Grand Rapids, wooden boxes for houses and affords Mich. ($4.00 and up). 190 THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD

ART AND MUSIC

MUSIC NOTES. the second of February. This recital was given by the Kalamazoo Musical The Orchestra gave a recital in as Society. sembly Feb. 3. H. Glenn Henderson, pianist, and Mrs. H. C. Maybee, so The Normal Mixed Quartet, Mrs. prano, assisted in the program. H. C. Maybee, soprano; Mrs. G. B. Rogers, contralto; Mr. A. A. Glock- Mrs. Hildred Hanson Hostetter, as zin, tenor, and Mr. H. C. Maybee, sisted Mable Woodworth, violinist, of bass, sang at a sacred concert at the Chicago, in a recital in assembly hall Y. M. C. A. Sunday, Jan. 25.

Message of the New Year's Bells

Ring out, riiig out, O mighty bells Before the dark and gloomy path Upon the midnight clear. Leads up where sorrows cease. Ring out your message strong and true 0 glad and mighty bells ring forth On every list'ning ear. Unto a waiting throng, What can you tell us of the days Tell us, oh tell us, how to sing And of the weeks to come? A wondrous battle song We watch and wait with bated breath That shall inspire and lift us up, And though your lips are dumb And give us hope anew, We know you tell us, O glad bells, Along a path o'er mighty hills, A message of good cheer Where we may gladly view To help us through the busy days The vision of a future time And nights of this New Year. When men have wiser grown, We know our problems will be hard And where the fruit is visible And difficult to solve— That noble souls have sown. We know the suff'ring of our land, Tell us, oh tell us, how to sing And yet, it must evolve A song from out the heart, At last, to something better far One that shall thrill us through and through Than we have dared to dream, Until the tear-drops start. For noble men and women, too Not tears of sorrow—but of joy, Are pulling 'gainst the stream, While marching hand in hand That carries in its mighty wake Brave men and noble women too, The flowers of our land; Approach that promised land. While men are banded firm and strong A land and time we long to see And standing hand in hand, And struggle to attain, To guide this mighty ship of state For ev-ry effort that is made, Past ev 'ry rock and shoal The good will aye remain. That she may proudly sail at last We long to see the demon Drink, To'ard the desired goal. Well trampled under foot, We know you tell us of a day We long for purer womanhood When men both well and strong With courage bold to put Shall not be tramping o'er the earth A ban on everything that blights With faces sad and long, The lives of babes unborn, Because a place they can not find 0, mothers of a mighty race With honest work to do Let ev'ryone be sworn While women cry alas for bread To service in a glorious cause And helpless children too. For home and nation dear, We know, glad bells, you do not say And, O glad bells, ring out the old, The fault is all their own Ring in a bright New Year. For deep within each soul must come OCTAVIA GOLDSWORTHY. Such light as brightly shone Within the life of Him we call 929 Spurgeon St., Santa Ana, Calif. The gentle Prince of Peace January 1, 1914. ATHLETICS 191

WESTERN NORMAL 36, BATTLE cidently caromed off the low ceiling CREEK TRAINING SCHOOL 27. and dropped down through the basket. The boys seemed to be lost on the The basket ball season opened on small floor and did not find themselves the evening of Jan. 15, when the Bat until it was too late to come from be tle Creek Training School five was hind. However, the play during the taken into camp by the Normals by a last half of the game was practically 36 to 27 score. The game was fast even, each team throwing 7 field goals. and well contested for so early in the Sooy was in good spirits and threw season. The Crickets were more pro 5 field goals, while Miller, of Olivet, ficient in handling the ball, but lacked had a great day, getting 7 goals. the aggressiveness to hold this ad The whole team played better than vantage. The teachers got the jump was expected considering the fact that from the start and acquired a lead that it is accustomed to a large playing they were just able to hold up to the space. final whistle. The score stood 24 Line-up and summary: to 15 at the intermission. Each team Olivet (33) W. S. N. (20) made 12 points during the last half. Miller R. F Wilbur Wilbur and Thessin were in rare form Lancaster L. F Sooy in throwing free goals, the former McLachlin, Hammond...C making 14 points while the latter Hootman, Anderson caged 11. Butler R. G Smith, Koob Line-up and summary: Van Dyke, Springer L. G Barker Normal (36) B. C. T. S. (27) Field goals—Miller (7), Butler, Wilbur R. F McKay Lancaster (3), Hammond (2) Sooy Sooy L. F Sias (4), Wilbur (3), Hootman: Free Hootman, Anderson C Thessin throws—Miller (7), Wilbur (3), Sooy. Smith, Koob R. G Gourley Referee, Lane. Time of halves, 20 Baker L. F Johnson minutes. Field goals, Wilbur (2), Sooy (3), The remainder of the schedule is as Anderson (2), Hootman (3), Smith, follows: McKay (3), Sias (2), Thessin (3). Feb. 4—Albion College at Albion. Free throwns—Wilbur 14 out of 20; Feb. 6—Hope College at Holland. Thessin 11 out of 16. Referee—Read, Feb. 13—Albion College at 'Kalama U. of M. Timer—Burhans, Y. M. C. zoo. A. Scorer—Osborn, Kalamazoo Col Feb. 17—Battle Creek Training School lege. Time of halves, 20 minutes. at Battle Creek. The Normals lost to Olivet on the. Feb. 20—Mt. Pleasant Normal at Mt. following afternoon on the visitor's Pleasant. floor. The Congregationalists got off Feb. 26—Olivet College at Kalamazoo. to a reckless start, throwing a half For the first time in several years dozen baskets from various angles. the Western Normal has a "varsity" Two or three field goals were thrown basket ball team in the field. It is from the center of the floor and on hoped that the game will gradually one or two other occasions the ball ac- develop until it comes up to the stand- 192 THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD ard of the football and baseball teams trying for the team, and it is a diffi of the school. Up to the present little cult task to choose the "first" team. or no basket ball spirit has been in Thus far the team has been comprised evidence, but with a representative of the following: Forwards, Wilbur five that can win a fair share of its and Sooy; centers, Hootman and An games, the school spirit should be edu derson ; guards, Barker, Smith and cated in a basket ball way. Koob. The second team is nearly as Although the boys have never strong as the regulars and often come played together before they are show off with the long end of the scrim ing some signs of strength. They are mage practice. The men holding down fast and aggressive generally, but have positions on the scrubs are: For not had enough experience to apply wards, Tryon and Merke; center, these qualifications to basket ball. Jacobson; guards, Hellberg, Plough. There are a goodly number of men Adams and Stewart.

NEWS ARTICLES

THE RECEPTION. setting for the orchestra. Lattice work An opportunity to entertain towns with climbing vines and garden effects people and a few outside friends of made of the upper and lower corridors the Normal has long been in the minds delightful spots. Throughout the of the members of the faculty and on buildings many palms and flowers Tuesday evening, January 27th, this were used and the entire decorative plan culminated in a big reception at plan was very effective. the school. Invitations were issued A program of music in charge of to parents of the students who reside Mr. Maybee, director of music, and of in Kalamazoo and to many others and dances in charge of the Misses Frost more than 1,500 people were received and Burns of the physical education during the evening. Elaborate plans faculty, entertained the guests for an were made for the entertainment of hour. The numbers follow : the guests, among whom were num bered the Hon. F. L. Keeler, Superin 1. (a) And the Glory of the Lord; tendent of Public Instruction, and (b) Hallelujah... Handel's Messiah Supt. W. J. McKone of Albion. Choral Union. The three buildings were thrown 2. Introduction of Dr. Henry W. open on this occasion and a tempor Gelston. ary connection between the training 3. Russian Dance—Krakoviah. school and administration building The Misses Burgess, Crowley, was made by means of a canopied Eaton, Groggel, Haskell, Hayman, platform. Decorations in charge of Hays, Osborne, Parmelee, Payne, Miss Goldsworthy, director of art, Peake, Saunders, Smith, Snyder, were artistic in every detail. No work Stears, Mrs. Stetler. was spared by her and her assistants 4. Vocal Solo—From the opera "Car in carrying out an effect unsurpassed men," Hildred Hanson Hostetter. by anything of this character ever 5. Swedish Dance—Seven Jumps. done in the Normal. A Japanese mo The Misses Colburn, Groggel, tive was used in decorating and the Holmes, Kennedy, Mero, E. and gymnasium was a veritable Oriental L. Potter, Reynolds; Messrs. Bar garden with its canopy of Japanese ker, Bloem, Clifford, Hootman, umbrellas, its dozens of lanterns, Sooy, Spaulding, Tryon and Wil branches of cherry blossoms and beau bur. tiful wistaria vines. The platform was 6. To Thee, O Country Eichberg transformed into a pagoda, most pic Normal Glee Club. turesque, and served as a charming 7. Aesthetic Dance—The Butterfly. NEWS ARTICLES 193

The Misses Burgess, Campbell, in a variety of ways in receiving and Crowley, Eaton, Haskell, Hay- entertaining their guests and the oc man, Hays, Loughead, Parmelee, casion was a success in every particu Payne, Peake, Saunders, Smith, lar, due to the able management of Snyder, Stears. Dr. William McCracken, general Throughout the evening Fischer's chairman, and his assistants. Every orchestra played in the gymnasium, detail was carefully worked out and rendering a beautiful program of mus the result was an enjoyable evening as ical numbers. The Schricker trio of well as a profitable one, in that the harp, violin and cello was stationed in people of the city made the acquaint the training school rotunda and fur ance of the Normal and the Normal nished delightful music during the that of the people of Kalamazoo. evening. In the training school re- frieshments were served, Miss Mary NORMAL LITERARY SOCIETY Moore, head of the domestic science BANQUET. department, having charge. She was The Normal Literary Society clev assisted by young women in her de erly carried out a mock banquet on the partment and the guests were served evening of Thursday, January 22, in three rooms, the kindergarten, the when the members gathered around first grade and in the rotunda. the "banquet board" for a feast of wit The library was used for exhibits and wisdom from the tongues of sev of student work from various depart eral of its members. As toastmaster, ments in the Normal and gave the Glenn Sooy proved himself able in guests an opportunity to view repre handling the preliminary remarks to sentative contributions from the art, each subject and presenting the speak domestic art and manual training de ers. The following list of toasts, re partments. From the first named were sponded to with a spirit of merriment, many beautiful pieces of student work made an evening of sociability for the along several lines of art and from the Normal Lits: domestic art was a variety of pieces of high grade and great interest to the Glenn Sooy, Toastmaster. visitors. Perhaps as elaborate an ex The Normal Lits Miss Montieth hibit as any was that of the handsome "Sure the gods do connive at us set of furniture made by young men and we may do anything extem in the manual training department pre pore." (The Winter's Tale). viously exhibited. Other rooms in the The Seniors Miss Trabert building were open for inspection and "That he is mad, 'tis true; 'tis true many of the guests had their first 'tis pity, view of the Normal. And pity 'tis, 'tis true." (Ham A souvenir booklet was presented to let). each guest and contained various President Wilson Mr. Ross views of the building in addition to a "Why, now I see there's mettle brief history of the institution, a poem in thee." (Othello). by Professor George Spau of the fac The Faculty -...Miss Robins ulty and the program of the evening. "Sir, 'tis my occupation to be In brown and gold, the colors of the plain." (King Lear). school and bearing on the cover the Athletics Miss Glezen seal of Michigan it was an attractive "Come, civil night, thou sober souvenir of the most pretentious event suited matron, all in black, in the school's social history. And learn me how to lose a win Committees of students assisted in ning match." (Romeo). various ways, many serving as guides The Amphictyon Girls Miss Scally through the buildings and in direct "Man delights not me, nor wo ing guests to different points. The man either hosts and hostesses of the evening— Tho' by your smile you seem to the members of the faculty—assisted say so." (Hamlet). 194 THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD

The New Science Building...Mr. Haner the instructors, from representatives "I'd give a thousand pounds to of the largest industries in the coun look upon it." (Henry VI.). try. Some of these lectures have been The Juniors Mr. Maatman illustrated with exhibits, pictures and "Present fears are worse than hor lantern slides. The general public is rible imaginings." (Macbeth). invited to attend the meeting. Ad The Future Mrs. Clevenger mission free. "This above all—to thine own self Mr. Waite, Mr. Sherwood and Mr. be true; Bowen of the Normal faculty are And it must follow as the night active in this organization. the day, Thou can'st not then be false to any man." (Hamlet). Y. W. C. A. NOTES. The first meeting of the new year INTERESTING ASSOCIATION was held on Wednesday, January 14. At this meeting Miss Sue App gave a MEETING. very interesting report of the Student The Michigan Industrial Arts and Volunteer convention held at Kansas Science Association will hold its mid City, Mo. winter meeting in Kalamazoo Febru- Perhaps the fact that our particular ray 19, 20 and 21, at the same time the responsibility is to so live that we Michigan Retail Hardware Associa may re-enforce the impressions of our tion will have its exhibition meeting American schools which the mission in the Armory. The members of the aries carry to heathen lands, was one Industrial Arts and Science Associa of the strongest points brought out tion will receive invitations to visit and one by which we should all profit. the hardware meetings at any time Dr. John R. Mott was quoted as hav during the week. On Friday, morn ing said that state schools and univer ing and afternoon, they will spend the sities should furnish more recruits for time visiting the schools of the city the Student Volunteers. and especially the new Manual Train Wednesday, January 21, Miss ing building of the Central High Bertha Hussey, dean of women at Kal School, also the Western State Nor amazoo College, spoke at the Y. W. mal and other schools. meeting. Her subject was "How I At four o'clock there will be a meet Read the Bible." In a very informal ing in the Commercial Club with ad manner, she delivered a most interest dresses by prominent people in the ing and instructive talk, leaving with state. Supper will be served in the us the desire to read our Bibles more Commercial Club rooms to members and in such a manner as to derive of the Association, followed by ad more benefit from them. dresses from representatives from The Y. W. C. A. girls gave a some of the largest industries and fac Kindergarten party in the rotunda of tories in the country; also discussions the Training school Saturday evening, from members of the Association. Jan. 24. All girls were cordially in Saturday will be spent in visiting the vited to "become as little children" local industries. and enter into the good time which The Industrial Arts and Science As was prepared for them. sociation was organized in Kalamazoo a few years ago, consisting of manual SUMMER SCHOOL CONFER training supervisors and instructors ENCE. from Battle Creek, Jackson, Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Detroit, Flint, County school commissioners from South Haven, Kalamazoo, and other the various sections affiliated with cities of Michigan. Western Normal held a meeting at During the past few years addresses the school Friday, January 16th, when have been given other than those by a day of profit and pleasure was en- NEWS ARTICLES 195 joyed. A conference in reference to as an encore. This was followed by the 1914 summer school consumed a Louise Potter in the laughable wed large part of the day and special at ding scene from "Mary Cary." Cor tention was paid to a discussion of nelius Mulder gave "Way Down work in methods and management. South" and an encore, much to the Resolutions of appreciation for Com enjoyment of all present. Then came missioner F. D. Miller of Calhoun Miss Esther Straight *with a witty county and regret over his serious fable from Aesop. The last number of condition, were adopted by the meet this charming impromptu entertain ing. At noon a luncheon was served ment was "A Transaction in Mumps" by the domestic science department in by Miss Decker, whose humor in ren the private dining room of the train dition was quite as infectious as the ing school and 21 guests were seated. illness in question. A hearty vote of Those present for the meeting were: thanks to Miss Forncrook and the C. L. Goodrich, Allegan county; Er young, ladies was given unanimously nest Edger, Barry county; M. N. Bur before adjournment. ger, Berrien; F. E. Robinson, Branch; Miss Eva Warriner, Calhoun; Mrs. ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING. Ruth Hendryx Mosier, Cass; Miss The year 1914 has seen great en Cynthia A. Green, Eaton; H. H. Mc- thusiasm and interest on the part of Clave, Hillsdale; Sheridan Mapes, the members of the Ahphictyon Liter Kalamazoo; Mrs. Hutchins, Oceana; ary Society for their organization. At F. J. Wheeler, St. Joseph, and V. R. the two meetings already held pro Hungerford, Van Buren. grams of great interest and literary benefit were given and all who attend ed left with a feeling of satisfaction. EROSOPHIAN SOCIETY ACTIV At the meeting on January 22 in the ITIES. Assembly room, plans were discussed On Friday, January 9th, there was a whereby the literary societies of our large and enthusiastic meeting of the school could be improved and made Erosophian Society, at which plans more efficient in serving the needs of were discussed for the social and lit the student. Since talking without erary features of the club for the win action avails nothing, it was decided ter term. An informal evening is to by unanimous vote of the society that be given in the near future, compli every worthy suggestion made that mentary to the young women of the evening be considered and carried into high school department by the young effect if possible. This means a gen men, they having been the losers in eral upheaval of the society system the close contest in attendance at and interest in the movement should meetings during the fall term. Offi be universal with the student body. cers were elected as follows: Presi Before another issue of the Record dent, Carleton Wells; vice-president, we hope to be able to outline the plans Neva Drummond; secretary-treasurer, decided upon. Carrie Wiese Montgomery. A very interesting program was fur PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS nished for the Erosophian Society at their regular meeting on Friday, Jan NEWS NOTES. uary 23, through the courtesy of Miss Material for the summer school Forncrook's class in expression. A bulletin is ready for the printer and it debate on the Calumet strike had to be is planned to publish it a little earlier abandoned at the last moment through than usual this year. Professor B. L. the illness of one of the leaders, and Jones is chairman of the committee for the following was substituted: Miss this publication. Ruth Beers gave an extract from "In nocents Abroad" in a very charming Miss Louise Kilborn, director of the fashion, with Riley's "Raggedy Man" Van Buren county Normal at Hart- 196 THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD

ford was a recent visitor at the Nor C. A. Saturday night, January 23, on mal. the topic of "Chemistry and Com merce. Miss Amelia Hirth of the Blodgett Home, Grand Rapids, visited the Nor The eighth annual rural progress mal and rural observation school at lecture and country life conference will Oakwood recently. occur March 13.

B. S. Tefft, County Commissioner of Dr. L. H. Harvey of the department Schools in Saginaw, was in Kalamazoo of biology in the Normal has been ap January 16 and visited the rural school pointed a member of the committee department of the Normal. of the National Educational Associa tion which refers to the revision of One of the most enjoyable parties the high school course of study in re held this year at the Normal was the gard to biology. He has recently at general student party of Saturday af tended two meetings of the committee ternoon, January 16th. From 2 :30 to in Chicago. 4:30 Fischer's orchestra played, and the closing event of the afternoon and Members of the Normal faculty one which created much amusement have taken part or will take part in was a basket ball game between the the following teachers' institutes, the faculty and students. A score of 22 to appointments having come from the 21 pronounced the faculty winners. department of public instruction: President Waldo—Hillsdale, Jan. At their last meeting the Junior 27; Dowagiac, Feb. 3-4, and Allegan, class elected Joseph Walsh president. Feb. 20-21. The other officers will be elected at a Dr. Burnham—Cheboygan, Jan. 29- later meeting. 30; Ann Arbor, Jan. 26. Dr. McCracken—Kalamazoo, Feb. President Waldo delivered an ad i3-!4. dress at a teachers' institute in Battle Creek Friday, January 16th. Several Normal members of the Michigan Round Table Club attended Dr. Ernest Burham has been invited the meeting at Battle Creek Saturday, to deliver two addresses at the Uni January 10. Speakers for the Race versity of Iowa in May. Betterment conference addressed the club. On December 12 Miss Alice Peake, who attended the Normal during the fall term, was married to Mr. Ray Dr. Waldo has been invited to ad dress the Knife and Fork Club of Kiebler at their home in Bear Lake. South Bend, Indiana, on the evening Mrs. Kiebler made many friends at, of April 21st. His subject will be the Normal during her residence there. They are residing on a farm "Chancellorsville.'' near Bear Lake. Mr. Hickey took part in a teachers' institute at Flint January 10th. The Women's Round Table Club of southwestern Michigan met in Kala mazoo on January 10th, and in the af There are 61 students enrolled in ternoon journeyed to Battle Creek to the history extension class at Grand meet with the Men's Round Table. In Rapids in charge of Mr. Hickey. the evening the two organizations had dinner together at the Post Tavern. Members of the Normal faculty at tended a special meeting of various Dr. William McCracken addressed committees of the State Teachers' As an interested assembly at the Y. M. sociation called by Mrs. Cornelia THE KALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD 197

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The Kalamazoo Commercial Club by sending POST paid has opened a contest to Normal stu one of our general Catalogues of dents for a series of cartoons for the daily papers as a preliminary to an ed ucational course of lectures to be held Drawing Instruments, under the Club's management in Feb ruary. There are many talented art Boards, T-Squares, students in the Normal who in this way will have an opportunity to de Triangles, Papers, velop their originality and display Water Colors, and all their art work to the public. Drawing Room Acces For assembly, Tuesday morning, January 6th, a Victrola concert was sories. given by Mr. Maybee and announce ments were made by President Waldo. We Specialize on School Business On Tuesday, January 13th, Miss Mail Orders and Inquiries Handled Promptly Spindler gave an interesting talk on the National Student Volunteer meet ing in Kansas City, during the holi The Frederick Post Co. days. As representative of the faculty at this meeting she attended the ses Chicago San Francisco sions and brought back to the school some valuable ideas on the general Makers of "POST'S DRAWING INKS," the Finest movement. Mrs. Hildred Hanson Ever Produced Hostetter sang two delightful num bers at the assembly on this day. "Glacier Park" was the subject of the Drugs, program for the 20th, when Mr. Smith, who travels with wonderful views of this new national park, presented them Surgical before the faculty and students. It was an enjoyable program. Instruments, Miss Forncrook has secured the Physicians' privilege of presenting Bernard Shaw's play, "You Never Can Tell," and will soon try out students for a Supplies, cast. It is now planned to give the play during the latter part of the win Sick Room ter term. Appliances. The music and expression depart ments will have charge of the mid "Rexall Remedies ? > winter student party and a unique en tertainment is planned. It will take the form of a colonial party and many details will carry out the scheme. A The Colman Drug Co. program will be followed by informal dancing and refreshments. Successors to H. G. Colman & Co. DRUGGISTS

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Before the Michigan Alumni Asso Kind of a "Shop' ciation of Kalamazoo Mr. Hickey gave Where congenially reigns supreme with an illustrated lecture on "Paris" Janu prices as low and most times below others. ary 15th. He will deliver the same ad All stock new and fresh dress at the First Reformed church Februarv 10th. The best in Musical Merchandise Ask "Fischer"—the music man—he knows There are sixty-four students en rolled in the M. T. department this year and the classes are so large that all have been divided into two sec Victrola Piano tions. The requirements for good work have raised to a high standard and it Grafonola Player Piano is expected that the graduates of this department will be more than ever New Edison Disc Phonograph qualified to satisfactorily fill the bet ter positions in Manual and Industrial Training departments. Instruments and Music

The machine shop at Central High has been completed and a class in ma chine shop work was started at the be Fischer's Music Shop ginning of the winter term. There 3rd floor front, Gilmore's C. L. Fischer, Prop. are six engine lathes, a large plane, drill press, emery wheel and metal saw, all of which were set up by the students of the M. T. department. All Our goods are the electric wiring and connecting of motors was also done by the boys. Mr. Bowen is the instructor in charge Perfectly NORMAL of the work.

There will be a farmer's institute held in this city the last week in HIGHEST GRADE February. This is a district institute for southwestern Michigan and a most excellent program is being arranged by Professor L. R. Taft of the Agri cultural College, who is the state superintendent of institutes. and have the FACULTY of giving us a LIFE CERTIFICATE to make the PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS very HIGHEST CLASS in Chocolates, Bon Bons, Ice Cream and Ices, Hot The Classical Club held a meeting Chocolate, Salted Nuts, etc. Friday, Jan. 16, at 1 o'clock in the his tory room. Miss Madeline Evarts of the Livy class gave a very instructive talk on the New Year of the Romans, and the Roman calendar was treated in an interesting manner by Miss Harvey Candy Co. Genevieve Vreeland of the Caesar class. The next meeting will be held 114 So. Burdick St. THETKALAMAZOO NORMAL RECORD 201

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co-related scheme ought to dominate, the selection of schoolroom K pictures, so that when a child has finished the elementary schools, he will have come under the influence of the masterpieces of the world's painting, sculpture and architecture. In the earliest grades some concessions may be made to the childhood of the pupils, but after the third year, a serious consistent idea of the historical importance of the great art periods ought to dominate the choice. The hallsmay be used especially forexamples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Italian Renacense, and most important; yet most neglected, Gothic Sculpture. As the more modern paintings are popularly supposed to be easier under stood by the younger children, the fourth year rooms may be given over to re productions of our American masterpieces of modern art, to be followed as the grades progress, back to the earliest periods, thus covering gradually the fields of Modern English, French and German Art: the eighteenth Century, English and French Schools, the Dutch, Flemish, German, Spanish and Italian Schools, not neglecting good examples of theprimitive influences in each period.

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