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"This fond attachment to the well known place Whence first we started into life's long race, Maintains its hold with such un­ failing sway, We'll feel it e'en in age and at our latest day." —Cowper.

The purpose of this Annual is twofold: to serve as a link be­ tween former students of St. No^bert's and their Alma Mater, and to create an "esprit de corps" among present-day students. With these two ends in view the members of the Literary So­ ciety have prepared this volume. They feel that their efforts will be amply rewarded if they can succeed in transmitting the beau­ tiful spirit of geniality and loy­ alty that prevails at present to those who are to come after them.

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Dedication - 7 Faculty ... - 12 Seniors ... 23 Early Days of St. Norbert's 31 The Xavier of American Missions 35 Athletics ... .38 Alumni 58 Boyle Hall 61 A Public Accountant's Responsibility 63 A Letter to the Alumni - 67 The Staff - 69 Societies ... - 73 Music - - - - 83 Dramatics 89 Certain Characteristics of Newman 92 The Fox River - 95 Francis Thompson: A Catholic Poet - 96 Day Dodgers - - 103 Freedom of Press 104 Diary - - - 108 Roll of Students 131 Envoy - - 133 Advertisements 135 t4i\n (11) 8HH HH TO OUR FACULTY

ESTEEMED Professors, it is with a sense of joy, that we embrace this opportunity to express our feelings toward such capable and trustworthy guardians and directors of our development as you have ever proved yourselves. To you, who have been our constant companions during our sojourn at college; who have endured, with seeming­ ly inexhaustible patience, the many trials and vexations of the class room; who have spurred us on to high ideals, and ever set the example for us; to you, in a word, who have contributed so much to make us what we are and hope to be,—we, as students of St. Norbert's, wish to acknowledge a debt of deepest gratitude. We thank you for your kindnesses, your courtesies, your solicitude for our welfare, your guiding us on the path that leads to virtue and happiness. Though our true attitude in this respect may, at times, have been obscured by thoughtlessness on our part; still, we have heeded your admonitions, and we shall carry with us, as a most sacred her­ itage from our Alma Mater, a tender regard for you, corresponding to that which we know you have cherished, and ever will cherish for us.

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REV. W. H. J. MILLAY, O. Praem, Rector, REV. I. F. VAN DYKE, O. Praem. Prefect of Discipline. REV. G. RYBROOK, O. Praem., D. D., REV. M. LANG, O. Praem., Philosophy, Social Science. Secretary.

REV. W. J. DE VRIES, 0. Praem., Philosophy, Latin. (16)

Hi HHBffiHHHHHI REV. N. J. CORLEY, O. Praem., REV. L. A. DOBBELSTEEN, O. Praem., English Literature, Bookkeeping, Music: Piano, Violin, Voice. Commercial Law.

REV. F. X. EXLER, O. Praem., REV. L. J. SPECHT, O. Praem., Director of St. John Berchmans' Society, Assistant Disciplinarian, Christian History, Greek, Christian Doctrine. Doctrine. (17) w ^•H

T. PT\,B- £• M0LLEN, O. Praem., English, Bookkeeping, Prefect of Studies REV H. L. TRAEGER, O. Praem., Chemistry, Biology, Algebra.

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(18) R. P. WAGNER, O. Praem., L. L. RUMMEL, O. Praem., Latin, German. English, Greek.

V. L. DE CLEENE, O. Praem., C. W. KIERNAN, O. Praem., Geometry, Trigonometry, Botany. English, Algebra. (19) BHHHmBBBI

W. A. SANDERS, G. L. CAREY, B. A. Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, History, Physics, Physiology, Astronomy. Arithmetic.

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OTf/" CHIVALRY

Mighty and bold, were the men of old Who lived for the battle cry; Theirs was a life of storm and strife, And the eagle perched on high Stood for their thought, fearful of nought, Ready to battle or die.

0 Dainty and fair, saintly at prayer,— The ladies of long ago,— Lovely blue eyes, clear as the skies; Faces with blushes aglow,— Mantled in silk, whiter than milk, Glistening soft as the snow.

Great was the age,—and history's page Proclaims it far and wide,— Castle and hall, may crumble and fall But their memory e'er shall abide. Asleep is the lord, with his trusty sword And his lady fair at his side. M. K.

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TO THE CLASS OF '17

"Ave atque Vale!" Seniors, we Who stay behind shall miss you when you go; But other years will bring you back to tell Us of your trials and your victories. Though time and callings take us far,— For we approach the parting of the ways As well,—we, too, shall come to realize The common bond that holds us to the place. The years of old saw neither clique nor class; On equal plane we met, and man to man, We worked our several ways. So, now, with thoughts Felt more than words impart, we grasp your hands And bid you, Seniors, just as brothers do— "Good bye, old friends; God's blessing be with you."

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(24) r^ PETER JOSEPH DE CLEENE, De Pere, Wis. "A true worker and a good was he Living in peace and per feci charity." Debating League(l); Varsity Football(3, 4, 1); Varsity Basket­ ball (5).

GORDON HENRY SHANEY, Tomahawk, Wis. "Shanks," "Legs." "An honest man, close buttoned to the chin Broadcloth without, and a warm heart within.ff Auditor, Literary Society(3); De­ bating League(2); Varsity Football (2, 3); Varsity Basketball(2); Class Basketball (3); Class Baseball(2); Des Peres Board.

I (25) CHARLES ALGERS, West De Pere, Wis. "Chass," "Reverend." "Whose very looks are prayers.'

EGBERT LEE EVERSON, De Pere, Wis. "Bertie," "Lily," "Crow." <

HENRY HIETPAS, Kimberly, Wis. "Hank," "Heinie." "He never yet no villainy had said in all his life " Debating League(3); Class Baseball(3); Class Football(2, 3); Basketball League(2, 3, 4); Band(2, 3, 4); Orchestra(3, 4); Glee Club(3, 4).

LEONARD JOHN LIEST, West De Pere, Wis. "Len," "Minimus," "Elachistos." "A fellow That can both read and write and make verse too." Secretary of Literary Society(4); Presi­ dent of Band and Orchestra(4); Glee Club (1, 2, 3, 4); Class Football(3); Society Re­ porter (4); Des Peres Board.

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•••••nn GORDON WILLIAM LONDO, Oconto, Wis. "Wasse," "Londe." "Well could he read a lesson or a slory, But besl of all he sang an offertory." Debating Team(3); Vice-President, Liter­ ary Society(4); Secretary St. John B.(4) Varsity Football(4);Varsity Basketball(3) Basketball League(4); Varsity Baseball(3) Band(3, 4); Orchestra(1, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (3, 4); Promotor(4), Des Peres Board.

RANDOLPH LONIER, Laona, Wis. "Frenchy," "Crapeau." "And tho that he was worthy he -was 'wise, and of his port as meke as is a mayde." Varsity Football(3, 4); Class Basketball (2, 3, 4); Class Baseball(2, 3); Band(3, 4); Orchestra(4); Debating League(3, 4).

ARTHUR SCHELLER, Green Bay, Wis. "Broncho," "Arter," "Chester." "His words are bonds, His oaths are oracles." Captain Debating Team(3, 4); Promoter (3, 4); Vars'ty Football(4); Class Basket­ ball^, 3, 4) Class Baseball(3); Des Peres Board. «3? »«%?< .. THEODORE VERBEETEN, Kimberly, Wis. "Kaiser," "Dutch." "Who art thou? Have I not an arm as big as thine? a heart as big? Thy words I grant are bigger, for I rwear not daggers in my mouth." Sergeant-at-Arms Literary Society (4); Sergeant-at-Arms St. John B.(3); Varsity Football(3); Class Baseball(2, 3); Band(3, 4); Glee Club(3); Debating League(2, 3). i (27) CLARENCE ALLEN, Green Bay, Wis. "Clar." "Rings on his fingers Bells on his toes, He will haue music Wherever he goes." Orchestral); Band(2); Class- Basketball (2).

WILFRID BERCEAU, Green Bay, Wis. "Fitty," "Fiddy." "Cheerful at morn he wakes from short repose, Breathes the keen air and carols as he goes."

BERNARD BROCHTRUP, So. Kaukauna, Wis. "Slippery," "Slim." "And he was not right fat, I undertake; 'But looked hollow and thereto soberly.'' Class Basketball(3).

WINIFRED BUSCH, Green Bay, Wis. "Win," "Winnie," "Bush." "A moral, sensible and well-bred young man.''

GEORGE CHRISTMAN, Green Bay, Wis. "Chet." "What a frosty-spirited rogue is this.'

(28) MICHAEL FLYNN, Greenleaf, Wis. "Skimp," "Mike."

"Sir, your wit ambles well; but it goes easily. Treasurer Literary Society(3).

JOHN VAN DE LOO, Greenleaf, Wis. "West Point." "He was a man, take him for all in all I shall not look upon his like again." Class BasketbalKl, 2).

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JOHN GOGGINS, Omro, Wis. "Caddy," "Goggy." "We're born a restless, needy crerw- Show me a happier man than you.' Varsity Football(1, 2, 3).

HARRY TOONEN, De Pere, Wis. "Toony." "/ am no happy Jack, like Faltstaff; but a Corinthian, a lad of mettle, a good boy."

JOSEPH SMITS, De Pere, Wis. "Smithy." "I am so glad at heart To be so rid o' the business.3

(29) JOSEPH MILLAY, Chicago, 111. "Cous," "Joe." "He was the mildest mannered man That ever scuttled a ship or cut a throat!" Class Basketball(2).

EMIL PLAIN, Oconto Falls, Wis. "Shaky." "I profess not talking; only this: Let each man do his best."

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ELMER SCHAUER, Green Bay, Wis. "Kaiser." "He knew what's what, and that's as high As metaphysic wit can fly." Band(2).

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ELZEAR VANDEN WYMELENBERG, Wrightstown, Wis. "Bug." "He was a very perfect gentle knight."

(30) EARLY DAYS OF ST. NORBERT'S HERE are few people better qualified than the Catholic priest to tell of the value of a good religious training. "As the twig is bent the tree will grow" applies to men as well as to the vege­ tative kingdom. The Church, with her heavenly wisdom, has ever striven to develop her children into virile spiritual men by giving them a Christian education. Many times it happens that a Catholic elementary training is impossible or very expensive; but whenever it is efficiently em­ ployed it changes weaklings and deserters into brave soldiers who become the bulwark of our Faith. It is encouraging to see the great confidence so many parents have in the moral strength of their children. The Very Reverend B. Pennings, of the Order of Premontre, viewing the hopeful possibilities of a college in a section of the country void of higher Catholic education and, as yet, having far too few parochial schools, conceived the plan of privately teaching boys the classical studies and the sciences. The first boy to present himself for instruction was Francis Van Dyke, who came October 10, 1898. Two weeks later I joined him. The Fathers were very busy, during this time, re-arranging the par­ sonage so as to make it habitable for the winter. The first student took lessons between busy moments. After my arrival, classes were given reg­ ularly in the old parish school which was torn down in 1916. We had been pursuing our course peacefully for a few days when one morning at recess time, (there had been a High Mass at the Shrine) we were disturbed by the clamor of the acolytes standing beneath the window. They all wished to enter the class room. With a wink at each other, we reached through the window, grabbed one boy by the coat collar, and pulled him into the room, head first. It was Charles Savageau. This strange initiation marked the beginning of his college course. Shortly afterwards, in the middle of No­ vember, the remodeled convent building was ready; and, forthwith, the col­ lege of three students was moved thither. The next week a fourth student, W. C. Marchant, came. It may be of interest to know that the first four students persevered and became priests. All that comprised the convent at this time was a low building which attained the pretentious aspirations of two stories at one end. The main part of the lower floor contained four rooms with a hall along the south side. One of the rooms was for the rector, another for the prefect, the third for college and class room, the fourth for recreation. There were three teachers the first year. (31) •raWMWMMiWMBWBBBWW^BMMHBBHWI

Recreations were frequently spent in skating or playing checkers. Skating was very good all winter. Smoking was not forbidden by the rec­ tor; nevertheless many recreations were enjoyed in using our wits to es­ cape an angry prefect who considered smoking as something essentially evil. The following fall, twelve students reported at the priory. A few boarded among the neighbors, the rest of us went home every night. We who had been there the year before, were very anxious to initiate the new­ comers into the customs and mysteries of the college. The college rules required day students to attend seven o'clock Mass and to remain for study in the evening. This study lasted from seven until eight. There were no Thursday recreations then as now, but instead Wednes­ day and Saturday afternoons from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p. m. Many a long walk did we take to the woods in search of "shinney" clubs and hickory nuts. By the time that the river was safely frozen, there was a goodly col­ lection of well dried "shinney" clubs behind the radiator. We had unusually good skating until the middle of February and we formed an association of "shinney" to defeat all the city teams. The third year there were twenty-two of us. One day in fall, twelve of us who were in the literature class went down to Green Bay, each to buy a book to be donated to the library. This event marked its modest begin­ ning. We sent out appeals to parish priests and we soon had a small li­ brary and a collection of curiosities. During this term the "movies" made their way to De Pere. They had formed the chief topic of discussion long before their arrival. There seem­ ed to be no danger from the prefect; and, accordingly after seven o'clock study of the "eventful night" eleven of us, all day students, went over to see the pictures. Before the performance was over, who should enter but the rector. He found five, the rest of us had escaped. The next day they spent their recreations writing five hundred lines. Their month's report read, "medium conduct." No one ever told who the other six of us were. A few students boarded at the college that year but it was apparent that they needed more room. In the Spring, May 9, 1901, a meeting of the parish priests was called at the priory by the Right Reverend Bishop Mess- mer. After a lengthy discussion, the priests promised their moral and financial assistance for the erection of a "modern up-to-date college build­ ing, capable of accommodating a hundred and twenty-five students." Shortly afterwards the ground was broken and the foundation laid. A year later the building was ready for occupancy. A. A. VISSERS, O Praem., '05, (32) REV. J. A. VAN HEERTUM, O. Praem., Rector 1903-'i3.

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^-^••^^ •5 THE XAVIER OF AMERICAN MISSIONS T. FRANCIS XAVIER of American Missions," thus has his­ tory proudly surnamed the most patient, the most zealous, and the most prolific preacher of American missionaries,— Father Claude Allouez. This great missionary was born at St. Didier, France, June 6, 1622. At an early age he entered the Jesuit novitiate at Toulouse, and later com­ pleted his studies at Billom and Rodez. When he was only thirty-six, he sailed for Canada to christianize the pagan Indians of the new world. He was there appointed to different posts along the St. Lawrence River, as was the custom, to initiate new missionaries in being accustomed to the inclem­ ency of the weather and, especially, to understand the Indian and his meth­ ods. A few years later, he was appointed vicar general of the entire North­ west. He immediately departed, with several hundred Indians and six French trappers, for La Pointe du St. Esprit, the center of his new field, on the Southwestern coast of Lake Superior. His journey seems to have been a troublous one; but he consoled himself by naturally blaming the devil as the cause of all his mishaps. Throughout the journey, he was treated with contempt and scorn by the Indians, because of his weakness and frailty, and inability to paddle a canoe, or to carry a load at portages. They often threatened to leave him to his fate in the lonely country, because of his lack of strength, which in the eyes of the Indians was something most despic> able and contemptible. It was on this journey that Father Allouez had his first experience with the Indian jugglers and medicine-men. It had so hap­ pened, that while in one of the missions along their route, they had sudden­ ly come upon eight wounded young braves, fearfully mangled by the explo­ sion of a keg of powder. The medicine-men insisted in curing the wounded Indians by their weird songs and incantations. Fr. Allouez wished to com­ bat this superstition, and in doing so entered into an animated debate with the Indians. He convinced them of the trickery of the enchanters. These gave vent to rage by howling all night around the priest's camp. Not long after this incident, the party floated into the waters of the present Lake Superior. The missionary called it Lake de Tracy, in honor of the governor of Canada. This name may still be found on some old maps. Fr. Allouez was anxious to find the rock of pure copper, of which he had so often heard, but was unsuccessful. This rock is now the Smithsonian Insti­ tution, in Washington, D. C. (35) Paddling was again taken up with renewed vigor, the thought of soon reaching their destination stimulating their efforts. Finally, after a long and wearisome journey of two months, the flotilla entered the beautiful Bay of Chequamon, on which shores was La Pointe. The condition in which he found the Indians was anything but en­ couraging. The Indians were steeped in debauchery; men, women and girls were openly profligate. They were polytheists and implicity trusted their medicine-men. In the midst of these circumstances, any one who had not Father Allouez's zeal and patience would have become discouraged. But the simple missionary put his faith in Providence, and his heart and soul in his work. His preaching seemed to partly convert the Indians, but the wily jugglers were not willing to lose their influence with the Indians because of a puny paleface. So, when Fr. Allouez built his little log church, it was immediately burnt down by the Indians whom the jugglers had incited to deed. The wearied but by no means despairirg missionary now turned his endeavors in another direction. He departed for Lake Nipigon, a neighbor­ ing mission. The majority of the Indians were idolaters, but there were still twenty Christians. Fr. Allouez now had his hands full with the two places. Although the outlook was rather dark, the missionary never despaired nor relaxed in his efforts for the improvement of his people. He noticed that his preaching did not bring the desired converts, and so he had re­ course to a little stratagem. He called a general council of the tribes and in a spirited talk accused them of the deepest ingratitude to him, and, there­ fore, told them he was going to leave. The Indians became alarmed, as they thought that with the departure of the missionary, the French gov­ ernment would withdraw its protection, thus leaving them to the mercy of their enemies. They accordingly promised to give up their superstitious practices and former manner of living, and to become Christians if the mis­ sionary would remain. Fr. Allouez, however, had decided to go to Quebec to secure an assistant, as he could not take care of both missions. He left for Quebec after a stay of two years at the missions. He returned with Fr. Michals as an assistant. Fr. Allouez remained at La Pointe until 1669, when he again visited Quebec, intending to return soon to his missions. But Fr. Allouez's apostolic endeavors were now directed to a new field. A post was desired to be established in the vicinity of the Baie des Puants, or, as it is better known today, Green Bay. It was here that Fr. Allouez was sent. The Indians, although not quite so bad as those of La Pointe, (36)

HffinHHHHHHHHB mmmmm were in a deplorable condition. He was very busy preaching the gospel, in­ structing the children and baptizing the converts not only in his newly- founded mission, but also in the surrounding country. He translated the Our Father and the Hail Mary into the native language. He made his head-quarters at Rapides des Peres, the De Pere of today. It was here that he first built his rude little church on the east bank of the river. The spot where the little building stood is now marked by a beautiful monument, erected by the State Historical Society of Wisconsin.

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The number of converts grew rapidly. The mission-place flourished and Fa. Allouez's succes was becoming more and more pronounced. It was in the midst of this prosperity, that he was called to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Fr. Marquette. He left without a murmur or a complaint, and on the 26th of March, 1676, arrived at Kaskia, the largest of the Illinois villages. It was here that the missionary spent the remaining three years of life. He died on the night of August 27, 1869, near what is now Niles, Michigan, among the Miamies. He was sixty-seven years old and is said to have instructed 100,000 na­ tives, 10,000 of whom he baptized during his apostolic career of forty-one years. He indeed well deserves the name of a second Xavier. (37)

COACH GEORGE L. CAREY.

^ i SH^HHMnMHHNH FOOTBALL SQUAD Nichols L. E. Londo C. Whurl L. T. Bradley G. Goggins L. G. Kilsdonk G. Shaney C. Vermeulen T. Klaus R. G. Leist T. De Bruin R. T. Mayrend E. Steinfeldt R. E. Verbeten E. Janssen Q. Dohoney Q. Lonier L. H. B. Scheller H. B. Ruel L. R. H. B. Carroll H. B. La Fleur F. B. Everson H. B.

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Sept. 26. St. Norberts 0 Lawrence 7; at Appleton. Sept. 30. St. Norberts 40 Oshkosh Normal 0; at Oshkosh. Oct. 7. St. Norberts 12 Stevens Point Normal 6; at De Pere. Oct. 28. St. Norberts 41 St. John's Military Academy 0; at Delaf ield Nov. 4. St. Norberts 20 Northern Normal 12; at Marquette, Mich. Nov. 18. St. Norberts 7 Campion 26; at Prairie du Chien. Nov. 25. St. Norberts 12 Marquette University 55; at Milwaukee.

1917.

Sept. 22. St. Norberts vs. Ripon at Ripon. Sept. 29. St. Norberts vs. Lawrence at Appleton. Oct. 6. St. Norberts vs. Marquette University at Milwaukee. Oct. 20. St. Norberts vs. St. John's Military Academy at Delafield. Nov. 3. St. Norberts vs. Oshkosh Normal at Oshkosh. Nov. 17. St. Norberts vs. Marquette Normal at De Pere. Nov. 29. St. Norberts vs. St. Mary's College at Winona, Minn. (41) • v-

FOOTBALL At the beginning of the 1916 football season there was every indication of a successful season. Though the veterans were few, the "raw material" showed unthought of adaptabil­ ity for the game; while Mr. Carey, having already demon­ strated his worth as a coach, readily gained the confidence of the men, and the hearty co-operation of the student body. The schedule indeed merited praise for Mr. Bradley. It was introduced by the Lawrence game played at Appleton on September 26. • St. Norbert's vs. Lawrence. Lawrence defeated St. Norbert's by the score of 7-0, but that does not tell the story of the game. In the words of the Appleton Post, Lawrence was outplayed throughout the game. The Lawrence line could not with-stand the attacks of the Green and White and time and again the ball would be carried from four to ten yards, followed by a long run around an end which would start St. Norbert's on the way to the goal. Lawrence scored its lone touchdown in the third quarter after but only a few minutes of play. La Fleur, Capt. St. Norbert's began going in great style after that and carried the ball halfway down the field, due partly to a twenty-yard run around an end by the right halfback Ruel. The ball changed hands several times when passes were intercepted and punts moved up the field. The ball, resting on St. Norbert's thirteen- yard line and in their possession, went off on an other long trip with Ruel. By a variety of plays the ball was carried to Lawrence's three-yard line when the whistle announced the end of the game. The score was against St. Norbert's, but morally the victory was theirs. St. Norbert's vs. Oshkosh Normal. The next game on the schadute was played at Oshkosh against the Oshkosh Normal on Saturday, September 30. The game began with Steinfelct receiving the kickoff and running the ball back forty yards. Aftor several long runs by Ruel and plunges by La Fleur and Lonier, the Oshkosh team decided to play a defensive game Without losing the ball, St. Norbert's rushed to the opponents ten-yard line, where the pedagogs held the collegians for downs. Oshkosh then punted and St. Norbart's with a few open plays, brought the ball to the five-yard line. La Fleur crossed the line for a touchdown. Bradley kicked the goal. Oshkosh received the next kickoff and after a few unsuc­ cessful plays, punted. Several line plunges by La Fleur and Lonier drew in their opponents' defense and Ruel rounded the end for a touchdown after a run of forty-yards. For a short Janssen (42)

r m time in the third quarter the teachers became aggressive. The ball was brought into St. Norbert's territory by a series of fierce line bucks, but they were held for downs as soon as St. Norbert's goal was threatened. The Oshkosh backs were un­ able to cover St. Norbert's fleet ends and tricky backs. Stein­ feldt intercepted a forward pass and ran forty-yards for a touchdown. After this the offensive and defensive play of Oshkosh crumbled. Steinfeldt received a short punt and ran sixty yards for another touchdown. The line men did excellent work throughout the game. Shaney, St. Norbert's center, sliced through the line several times, smothering punts and blocking forward passes. The game ended with the score forty to nothing. Ruel St. Norbert's vs. Stevens Point Normal. The third game was played at De Pere against the Stevens Point Normal on Oct­ ober 7. The Normalites received the ball on the kickoff. The pigskin went from one side to the other, zigzagging up and down the field, and when the quarter ended Stevens Point held the ball on St. Norbert's thirty-five-yard line. The second quarter was prac­ tically a repetition of the first. Stevens Point got to the thirty-yard line and on their fourth down drop kicked over the goal, scoring three points. In the third quarter St. Norbert's opened fire, baffled and surpassed their oppon­ ents at the open game. By a series of forward passes and skin tackle plays they ad­ vanced the ball to the twenty-yard line. The next play was a forward pass to Stein­ feldt, who slipped between the Normalities and crossed the goal line. In the fourth quarter a pass to Nichols scored the second touchdown for the Green and White. Stevens Point advanced to St. Norbert's twenty-yard line on the next kickoff and scored another drop-kick a few minutes bef< re the end of the game. The game ended with a score of 12-6. Steinfeldt and Nichols played a great defensive game, and each secured a touchdown after receiving a difficult pass. Ruel made large gains around the ends, intercepted several forward passes, and made wonderful interference. La Fleur's line plunges often tore the teacher's line to pieces. Janssen used excellent judgment in piloting the team, and carried the ball for a sensational seventy-yard run, stepping out of bounds on the fifteen-yard line. This victory showed the value of Mr. Carey's coaching system. He must be given credit for every move the colleg­ ians made, for it was his wonderful system that taught them how to play. St. Norbert's vs. St. John's Military Academy. Lonier The fourth game was against the Cadets of St. John's (43) Military Academy on October 28. St. John's received the ball on the kickoff, began the game with a rush, and made first down until they reached the five- yard line. They then fumbled and Lonier of St. Norbert's recovered the ball over the goal for a touch-back. St. Nor­ bert's then received the ball on the twenty-yard line and with a varied rushing offense, in which deceptive formations, spec­ tacular forward passes, and smashing line bucks were inter­ mingled, started a march to the goal. It was the heady, consistent and superior generalship of Janssen that kept St. Norbert's marching for the goal line. The first score came in the opening period when Ruel received a pass from La Fleur behind the goal line. Ruel, the individual star for St. Norbert's, if any such could be picked, again crossed the goal line in the second period. Janssen scored the third counter on a skin tackle play. La Fleur carried the ball through the entire Cadet team from the twenty-yard line for the fourth score. Shortly after, Steinfeldt intercepted a forward pass in mid-field and made a spectacular fifty-yard run for the fifth touchdown. The last scoring was by Lonier Shaney in the third quarter who raced fifty yards on another intercepted forward pass. Ruel was wonderfully strong on the offensive, making long end runs and picking off two, three and four men on a play when giving interference. La Fleur outpunted his oppon­ ents by fifteen yards and scored five out of six goal kicks. Mayrend, the speedy St. Norbert's end, smothered every attempt at returning La Fleur's long punts. The collegians' interference was by far superior to that of their opponents. That Coach Carey's men handled themselves in such wonderful in­ dividual style was due to the perfect interference they had at all ^ '- times. This helped them to make the big gains around the % ~ -' Cadet's wings. 1 Mm • ^ m

The game ended with the score forty-one and nothing. f St. Norbert's vs. Northern Normal. In a game replete with thrills and bitterly contested by • fll both sides from the first to the last whistles, St. Norbert's Col­ ^snw lege team defeated the Northern Normal's squad at Marquette, m Michigan, on November 4, by a score of twenty to fourteen. The Normalities were the first to score. After getting II 1 the ball on the sixty-yard line on the kickoff they worked it 1 < up the field and across the goal line. This proved an awakener for the College squad, for they came back with an array of of­ 1 fensive football that dazzled the Normal defense. St. Norbert's W| backs whipped around the Normal ends and with the aid of one 1L , or two clever passes tied the score just as the first period closed. Mil: In the second quarter the college squad uncorked another . M series of trick formations and crossed the Normalites' goal line Si twice. The disastrous forward passes were slipped in just Mayrend (44)

MP when it appeared that further gain was almost impossible, and the phenomenal open field running of the collegians' full back and quarter-back was just enough to win the game. St. Norbert's also gained much ground by punting. When La Fleur booted the pig-skin it meant that the ball was driven from one end of the gridiron to the other. Ruel, Nichols and Steinfeldt were the scoring factors for the collegians. La Fleur kicked the first goal, missed the second, and scored the third. In the second half the Normal set out to even up the odds, and by consistent line gains, mostly due to Morrison's plunges, worked the ball up the field, Gustafson going over for a touch­ down. Morrison scored the goal. St. Norbert's then settled down to a grim defense and from that time on neither side was able to score. Goggins

St. Norbert's vs. Campion.

The detrimental effect of indoor practice, made necessary by the heavy snow fall, showed on the St. Norbert's squad when they suffered defeat on November 18 at Prairie du Chien. Campion received the ball on the kick off, were continually put back and lost the ball on downs. St. Norbert's fumbled on the first down and Campion started a slow but steady march for a touchdown. Although forced to punt several times, they finally came within scoring dis­ tance and crossed the line on a skin tackle play. Campion kicked to St. Norbert's and the quarter ended with the ball in the latter's possession, on the forty-yard line. The second quarter was in many ways similar to the first. The ball zigzagged up and down the gridiron until Campion again came within scoring distance of the goal. On a fumble which crossed the line they made their second touch., down but missed the goal. St. Norbert's received the ball but were forced to punt in the early part of the third quarter. Campion was unfortunate enough to fumble on the first down, the ball was recovered by Steinfeldt, St. Norbert's right end, who carried it over the goal line. The goal was scored by La Fleur. Campion then received and by line plunges varied by some long passes succeeded in crossing the goal line but failed to De Bruin (45) make the goal. The quarter ended with the ball on the fifty- yard line in the possession of the St. Norbert's squad. In the early part of the fourth quarter Campion got away on a long pass and scored again. St. Norbert's then rallied but it was too late. Janssen made substantial gains on long runs and La Fleur through the line but time was called before they could score. The game ended with a twenty-six to seven score, in favor of Campion.

St. Norbert's vs. Marquette University.

With the temperature swooping downward and a little Vermeulen zephyr squeezing up through the interstice of the grand­ stand, Marquette University defeated St. Norbert's on Nov­ ember 25, by a fifty-five to twelve score. If ever a team deserved a better score by reason of clean and consistent playing, the St. Norbert's boys did. Twice they worked the ball far into the Marquette terri­ tory only to lose it at a critical moment. The touchdowns came as a result of for­ ward passes. With a score of forty-one to nothing St. Norbert's came back in a magnificent battle, pitting their light weight against Marquette's one-hundred and six- !ty-pound line in a last desperate attempt to avert a shutout, and to their credit be it said, they made this rally cleanly and openly. Marquette scored two touchdowns in each quarter and kicked all the goals except the first. St. Norbert's crossed the goal line twice in the fourth quarter but failed to make the goals. Ruel, right half-back for St. Norbert's electrified the crowd near the end of the game by intercepting a forward pass and racing eighty-yards down the field for a touchdown.

St. Norbert's full-back, La Fleur, displayed some of the best football that any individual star had shown on the Mar­ quette campus during the entire season. He was mixed UD in almost every play, he was a whale when it came to breaking up the Blue and Gold plays and despite the fact that his team was beaten by a lopsided score, he was the one bright spot on the field. La Fleur also held his own in the kicking game and showed that he knew how to toss a forward pass. He also demonstrated that he could plow through a line, as every time he grabbed the oval he was good for a gain. The scoring factors for Marquette were Wright, Laughoff, Delmore and Faye; for St. Norbert's, Nichols and Ruel. Dohoney (46) The St. Norbert's College squad ended the season with a total of 132 points to their opponents 106. The season was as predicted a successful one. La Fleur, captain, played tackle one season and full-back two. It was he who carried off the honors on Marquette University's gridiron. Janssen, half­ back and pilot of the Green and White's squad for three sea­ sons, forced the enemies into difficult straits and consequent defeats by his ingenious generalship, Ruel starred at half­ back being noted for his long gains. Lonier won his letter this year, holding the position of half-back. Shaney held down the pivot position for two seasons and Mayrend, the speedy little end, showed the Cadets of St. John's what a good man, though small, can do. Goggins, a bulwark in the line, held down left guard for two seasons. De Bruin, a man, new at the game, yet possessed with a determination and adapt­ ability for rugby, won his letter at tackle. Vermeulen is a Scheller guard and tackle second to none and Dohoney piloted the team well whenever called upon. Scheller, a half-back, came into prominence in the Campion game and Kilsdonk won his let­ ter in the position of guard. Though several of the letter men will leave their Alma Mater this year as graduates, yet we have every reason to be­ lieve that a successful team will represent the Green and White in the 1917 season. Mr. Carey has demonstrated the value of his coaching system; the students know what he can do and they will undoubtedly win honor for St. Norbert's under his efficient guidance on the gridiron. The excellent schedule, given below, has been arranged. Kilsdonk

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BASKETBALL St. Norbert's did not have a traveling basketball team but a major and minor league were formed. The following rules governed both leagues with one exception for the minor leagues, which was composed of four teams instead of six. 1. Four series. (a) 1 and 2 have 6 teams of at least 6 men each. (b) 3 has 5 teams of at least 6 men each. (c) 4 has 4 teams of at least 5 men each, 2. Captains of first series are chosen by members of league. Win­ ners of each series become captains of following series. 3. Captains have full charge of teams during games. 4. A captain may use any man he wishes if the opposing captain does not object. 5. In each series each team plays every other team once. 6. A team unable to play forfeits the game. 7. Members of the last team in the league get one point each; mem­ bers of the second last team get two points each, etc. 8. All ties are settled by games. 9. Once a member of a team, always a member of that team, and that team only, as long as that particular series lasts. 10. Last chosen is the first dropped and the first to choose. Lowest score first eliminated. 11. Unanimous decision is law; one objection defeats any change in the rules 12. A player may give his points to another at the end of a series but the one that receives them loses his own. The members of the major league were: Carroll. D. Lonier, R. Kilsdonk Van de Loo Clark La Fleur Londo Shaney Nagle De Bruin Tierney Mayrend Hietpas Perow Lee Reagan Lavin Allen Butler Dolan Mollen, E. Gonyea Carr Brochtrup Mollen, S. Dohoney Ruel Janssen Everson Campbell Van de Walle Scheller Fountain Brawl ey Boyle Van de Hei Sweaters were given to the six players having the highest number of points. The winners were: La Fleur 20, Van de Loo 19, Carroll, D. 18, Shaney 17, E. Mollen 17 and' Dohoney 17. The members of the minor league were: Rousseau Raster Mulholland Rice Chainey Zellner Lonier, A. Van Lanen Schaefer Nett Bellehumeur Hoffman Cranen Van Gomple Gervais Snyder Van Treek Greatens Quirk Millay SteUhThe winners were: Quirk 11, Snyder 10, Millay 10, Gervais 10 and Belleheumer 9. The prizes for the winners in the minor league were sweater jerseys. (48) *

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_ MAJOR LEAGUE Standing: L. Goggins, 3rd b.; 0. Mauthe, c.; G. Londo, lstb.; A. Reit- meyer, p. (manager) ; G. Carey, (coach) ; B. Kilsdonk, 1. f.

Sitting: F. Brawley, s. s.; L. Janssen, p.; J. La Fleur, 2nd b. (captain) ; C. Ruel, r. f.; H. Gardner, c. f.; E. Mollen, c. f.

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•m BASEBALL Baseball, though always a popular game at St. Norbert's, has never been considered a major sport. The principal cause for this is the difficul­ ty of securing a fit schedule. Besides, this year the field has been partly ruined by the building operations and for a time there was a doubt whether there would be a nine at all. But since the acquisition of the new athletic field, baseball at St. Norbert's again becomes a possibility. The prospects for the 1917 season seem exceptionally encouraging. Six members of last year's team will report for practice, and with these as nucleus, Coach Carey will be able to build up a satisfactory nine. In addi­ tion to the veterans, there are plenty of other men capable of filling the va­ cant positions. In "Joe" La Fleur, whose stellar work on the diamond and terrific slug­ ging attracted wide attention last spring and who will again resume his position at second base, the nine has a firm foundation. " Louie" Janssen, who by his variety of curves had his opponents guessing all last season, will undoubtedly do the slab work for the collegians. "Gus" Ruel, who did mound duty for St. Norbert's a few years ago, will again demonstrate his ability as a heaver. With these two twirlers in the box, the pitching staff will be complete. "Fritz" Brawley, last season's backstop, will again don his paraphernalia for the same position. A man of his experience will have little or no difficulty in handling the hooks of the hurlers. "Wassie" Lon- do, our old reliable at firs£, has not lost his batting eye and fielding ability, so that at the opening of the season he will be in tip-top shape for his posi­ tion at the keystone sack. "Barney" Kilsdonk, last year's peppery out­ fielder and utility slabman, has lost neither his fielding nor his heaving abilities so that when the bugle is sounded for the opening of the season, he will be on the job with all the "pep" imaginable. With these "vets" and several good recruits, Coach Carey will have sufficient material for a fine team. For the reasons given above, no definite schedule has been arranged, but in all probability St. Norbert's will meet some fast nines of the State. F. GONYEA, Acad. '18.

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COLLEGE LETTER MEN First group; two-letter men: H. Vermeulen, R. Lonier, F. Clabots, G. Shaney, G. Londo. Second group; three-letter men: E. Mollen, J. Goggins, L. Ruel, J. La Fleur, S. De Bruin, L. Janssen. Third group; one-letter men: T. Verbeten, D. Carroll, A. Scheller, W. Dohoney, E. Mayrend.

THE NEW ATHLETIC FIELD The recent announcement that fourteen acres of ground had been purchased for athletic purposes comes as a delightful surprise to the stu­ dents and the alumni. Situated within the city limits but a short distance from the college, the field can easily be reached by walking or by means of the electric interurban cars. The grounds will contain a football gridiron, a baseball diamond and a running track. The remaining area will be convert ) into a park with suf­ ficient space reserved for other field sports. A part of the present cam­ pus will be used for tennis courts, handball alleys and other games. The newly acquired field, long hoped for by all interested in St. Norbert's, will greatly increase interest in all athletics.

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>* Rev. Peter Novitski, B. A. '13. Reverend D. Breault, '12. ALUMNI NOTES The reverend alumni will have six new names added to their list before the present school-year will have elapsed. The Reverend George Beem- sterboer will complete his studies at St. Bernard's Seminary, Rochester, N. Y., in June. He will be ordained priest for the arch-diocese of Chicago. The Reverend Peter Novitski, Reverend George Martens and Reverend D. Breault, of St. Francis' Seminary, will be raised to the sacerdotal dignity about the same time. The two former will belong to the Green Bay dio­ cese, the latter to the Marquette diocese. In December, the Reverend B. N. Mollen, 0. Praem., and the Reverend H. L. Traeger, 0. Praem., received the same honors. May their work in the vineyard of the Lord be prosperous. Harold J. Allie, '16, Second Class Yeoman on the U. S. S. Pennsylvania, formerly messenger in the captain's office, is now the personal stenograph­ er of Rear Admiral Mayo. Mr. Allie attributes his success to the training he received at St. Norbert's. The following is an extract from one of his letters: "I know that all my progress so far is due to the teaching and talks I received in class at St. Norbert's. If the boys only knew how true they are, they would listen. I did not get to this position without a 'scrap.' You see, the trouble is, when the young man starts out to do something, at the very first disappointment he quits, discouraged and con­ vinced that he has made a mistake in his vocation. I went up to apply for an office position eight times and was turned down each time." We all join in congratulating Harold. (58) p

Louis L. De Bruin, B. A., '13, is teaching Mathematics in the Toma­ hawk High School this year. A. J. Pinney, '12, will receive the degree of Bachelor o2 Science in Elec­ trical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin in June. William E. Taylor, '10, head- bookkeeper in the Utah Metal and Tunnel company of Bingham Can­ yon, Utah, writes: "A young man who possesses the basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting, as taught in the commercial course at St. Norbert's, has a solid and per­ manent foundation on which to build." Mr. Taylor will receive the degree of Master of Accounts from St. Norbert's in June. A scholarly thesis prepared by him will be found on page 63 in this book. We wish "Will" and his wife the greatest success. Martin J. Van der Heyden, '09, has made a real success in busi­ ness. He is now the district su­ perintendent of the Metropolitan Wm. E. Taylor, '10. Life Insurance Company in Joliet, 111. Doctors Frawley, '11, and Stefanie, '12, and Ouillet, '12, put out their shingles during the past year. The former is practicing medicine in Ap­ pleton, Wis., the two latter in Calumet, Mich. Ed. Le Mieux is studying Theology at the Grand Seminary in Montreal. He and Joseph E. Guertin are two worthy representatives. Frank Gerhardt, '10, business manager of the advertising department of the Chicago Tribune, enlisted in Troop E, First Illinois Cavalry. While in Brownsville, Texas, during the Mexican trouble, he was chosen to act as advertising manager of the "First 111. Cavalryman." (59) • %\}e %«%h Hall

LMOST two years have elapsed since the first student of St. Norbert's, Rev. Father Van Dyke, 0. Praem., dug the initial shovelful of earth to begin the excavating, preparatory to laying the foundation for our new hall. The massive build­ ing, constructed so as to have every detail as complete as possible, is fast nearing its completion. With the lower story of white Bedford stone, the other three stories, in pleasing contrast, of a newly manufactured rainbow brick, with two large imposing entrances, things of beauty in themselves, and with many windows, tastefully arranged, the building stands as an architectural embellishment to De Pere and the neighboring country. Nothing has been spared to make the interior as pleasant, safe, and sanitary as possible; the floors and walls are entirely of fireproof material with artificial ventilation throughout the structure, by means of which fresh currents of air can be circulated through the various parts every eight minutes. The rooms and halls are large and commodious, yet not so out of proportion as to do away with that homelike ap­ pearance requisite in a well- equipped boarding school. For the past few years, the dormitories and classrooms of the College have been occu­ pied to excess, the accommoda­ tions having been so inad­ equate that many young men were obliged to seek admit­ tance elsewhere. Through the generosity of Mr. Henry Boyle and his son Francis—the new hall is named after the latter—the Norbertine Fathers will be able to accommodate Francis Boyle this ever-increasing number of students next year. Mr. Francis Boyle was graduated from St. Norbert's last June. His loyalty and fidelity to the College was never doubted while he was with us, and the Francis Boyle Hall stands as a lasting monument to the feeling of love and gratitude he entertains for his Alma Mater. For time to come young men will enter the portals with anxiety and leave some years later with much reluctance and a diploma, carrying away many memories, principally among them, the kindness and generosity of (61) the men who aided St. Norbert's in its infancy. The inscription above the entrance may become less vived, but the commendable act of the Boyle fam­ ily will ever be more deeply engraved into the hearts of the sons of St. Nor­ bert's. The munificient philanthropy, used to promote so worthy a cause as education, cannot be given its merited praise here. In future years the students of St. Norbert's will recall with feelings of sincere gratitude those men who did much to advance Christian Education and to whose memories the Boyle Hall stands as a worthy monument of their generous characters. F. L. GONYEA, Acad. '18.

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S. N. C. ALUMNI AT ST. FRANCIS' SEMINARY

Standing: C. Haymakers, V. Belonger, A. Daniels, J. Harrington, F. McKeough. Sitting: L. Nolden, P. Novitski.

(62) A PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT'S RESPONSIBILITY

ITH the growth and expansion of modern business, there has come into existence a new profession—Accountancy. While still in its infancy, no profession offers better opportunities to young men of ambition, ability, and intelligence. Conditions have arisen, and only within the last few years, which have made the accountant not only an important factor in the producing element of business, but really the source from which the producing element springs, and the center around wThich the organization is built. In fact, the accountant of today has a greater responsibility as a mainstay in com­ mercial affairs than any other individual. It has been the policy of most business men to consider the accounting department as a sort of parasitic necessity to the business. Fortunately, this estimation is rapidly fading into the background. The popular demand for more publicity; the regulations of corpora­ tions, trusts and public utility companies; the transition from darkness to light in federal municipal affairs is taking place, and as a consequence, the demand for Certified Public Accountants is increasing. The corporations themselves, while they object to publicity of financial matters because oft­ en business secrets are revealed, realize that frequent audits add strength to their associations in the eyes of the investing public. The almost unbe­ lievable fact of the matter is that while half a million firms in the United States are in need of the services of expert accountants, there are, ap­ proximately, but two thousand Certified Public Accountants to fill their needs. The man entering the accounting profession should not be deluded by the idea that knowledge of the technical principles is sufficient to attain suc­ cess. Many necessary qualifications are not acquired by study, but by liv­ ing. Fairness, good temper, courage, discretion, loyalty, honesty and re­ liability are acquisitions that are essential to all who would excel. Condi­ tions call for men who possess a will of iron, and who do not fear to do their duty. The character and integrity of the account must be above reproach; the moral fibre that constitutes the man, absolutely faultless. He must have not only'the ability to distinguish between right and wrong, but also have the strength to do the right. (63) The accountant stands in relation to his client as advisor and confi­ dant. He is entrusted with secrets and admitted to the private workings and very heart of the business, where the concealment of its weakness is impossible. As the physician, who, being admitted to the home and shown the physical weaknesses which are concealed from other eyes, could, by re­ vealing such conditions, bring grief and distress upon the family, the ac­ countant, by a breach of the trust reposed in him, might bring ruin and dis­ aster to his employers. A number of men of ability and splendid know­ ledge of the technical work of the accounting profession are denied success because of disloyalty to those who employ them. It is, consequently, best that the accountant, at the beginning of his career, should abide by the fact that nothing but absolute honesty should govern his conduct. "Honesty is the best policy," and in no profession is this so well exemplified as in the ac­ countant's. It is impossible to prescribe any set of rules to be followed in each and every case. The position of the auditor and accountant, his rights, respon­ sibilities and liabilities, depend very much upon the conditions existing and circumstances under which, and for the purpose of which, he is appointed. The meaning of this should not be misconstrued. The following is one phase of the question which has never been given much thought or consid­ eration, and which, at the same time, outweighs in importance many of the other ethics of the profession. The average business man, who employs the accountant does so be­ cause he is in need of assistance; because he knows conditions are not as they should be. However, he does not know the remedy to overcome the evil state of affairs, and, consequently turns to the accountant. Unfor­ tunately, the profession embraces some men who give the business man just what he calls for, pockets the fee, and jumps to the next job. This should not be the case. We know the man in need of medical treatment does not go to a physician and buys what he thinks he needs, but that the doctor decides what is wrong, and prescribes the remedy. The doctor does not take advantage of the layman's ignorance of the nrinciples or nomencla­ ture of the medical profession. Neither should the accountant take advan­ tage of the business man's (the man with the sick business) lack of know­ ledge of the technicalities of accounting. A careful survev of conditions should be made, the weakness of the organization ascertained, and the right remedies to cure the defects put into practice—no unnecessarv work done to secure a larger fee. This may mean a reduction in the fee, but monetarv matters should be a secondary consideration. As previously stated, th§ (64) business man reposes faith and confidence in the accountant, and this faith must not be abused. The employers also have a right to all the talents of the accountant, and any and all knowledge of the affairs of the business which reveals itself during the investigation. It is the accountant's duty to inform his employers of every fact in connection with the business, which he has reason to believe they do not know. The chief desire of the accountant should be that nothing is suppress­ ed, and nothing exaggerated in his report, but that it should show the ac­ tual facts. The auditor's certificate is a mirror from which is reflected his actions, and upon these actions his reputation is built. At times the du­ ties of the accountant are disagreeable, owing to disputes that often arise, between the directors and the auditor, as to how statements should be pre­ sented. To a great extent, how much information is to be supplied in the published accounts rests with the employers. However, the accountant mu^t not overlook his individual responsibility and certify to a statement as being "full" simply to satisfy those in charge. He should never allow himeelf to be influenced, in any way, by the directors, in so far as it would effect the correctness of the statements. Further, he must be particularly careful not to juggle with words and the use of misleading statements. Some cases have come to light where men, who are directly responsible for the management of the business, practice continually a method by which they cheat the firm of its rightful earnings. These men do all in their power to hinder the accountant from discovering their evil designs. While the accountant would be in a trying position, he should remember that his work must be based on facts, and his statements made, not to please any board of directors, or office force, but to give light to the investing public. However, as a rule, the directors are men of honor and business ability, and the accountant should realize that these are the men who are managing the business. They are also responsible to the stockholders, and he should co­ operate with them in every wav, to upbuild the business. He should be careful not to insist upon certain systems, but induce improvement by cour­ teous suggestions. Inasmuch as the accountant makes himself responsible for the correct­ ness of the balance sheet, in certifying same, he must know, and know thor­ oughly, that the accounts are correct. Some accountants are satisfied with simply mere adherence to form; they do not go into the facts of the case. Experience has shown that there may be something radically wrong (65) behind a fair exterior. It is the duty of the accountant to his employers to be continually on guard, and not be misled by a fair exterior. This does not mean that he is a detective, but rather acts in the capacity of a judge Incapable assistants should not be tolerated, for, as stated above, the ac­ countant is responsible for the work turned out. For that reason only ef­ ficient help should be employed. In conclusion, too much emphasis cannot be put upon the fact that the moral character is the prime factor and chief asset of the successful Cer­ tified Public Accountant. Accountancy has no place in its ranks for the man who does not put honor above every other motive, and n4ke it a basis of all his endeavors. In conjunction with his technical work, he must al­ ways remember he is the custodian of the welfare, not only of his imme­ diate employers, but, in an indirect way, of the entire community. He must always bear in mind that countless people may be awaiting his de­ cision to act upon the strength of his statements, and an incorrect certifi­ cate might cause untold anguish and hardships. The moral responsibility is greater than can at first be imagined, but the accountant, who accepts as his precept, "the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth," and adheres to this principle, can consider his work well done. W. C. TAYLER.

(QQ) A LETTER TO THE ALUMNI Fellow Alumni: We should indeed be grateful for this first appearance of the annual, "Des Peres." It signifies that St. Norbert's is finally coming "into its own." The Annual proves by its existence that our Alma Mater has at last reached that stage where there is no turning back. But has the "Des Peres" no other message for us alumni ? Are we to be merely the recipients of favors at the hands of that school which has in a large measure given us the training necessary for our present occupa­ tions ? Surely, we cannot refrain from acknowledging that we owe such a benefactor some return. Has it ever occurred to you that we alumni have been drifting farther and farther from St. Norbert's, that the fond recollections of the happy days we spent at our Alma Mater are becoming more and more dim with each succeeding year ? Friendships that meant so much to us while at col­ lege are seldom recalled now. But how are we to remedy this growing in­ difference? By the organization of an Alumni Association which shall in­ clude in its membership every former student of St. Norbert's. Perhaps many of us have often thought that such an organization is a necessity if we are to retain some degree of affection for our Alma Mater and for those with whom we passed the happiest days of our life. The present need, however, is something more than mere thought. We require some definite plan of organization and, therefore, I propose that sugges­ tions be offered. Perhaps a committee of former students representing the various years of the college existence could be appointed to devise and promote plans leading to a permanent association. Again, the opening of the new college building would Pi'ive an excellent opportunity to get in per­ sonal touch with alumni who, otherwise, might never be reached. I appeal personally to every graduate of St. Norbert's, to everv person who has at any time attended this institution, to rouse himself from his lethargy and take such a lively interest in his Alma Mater that the pro­ moters of such an organization will meet with deserving success. The As­ sociation would tend to cement the bond of fraternity among all of us—a thing so lacking at present, and still so essential. Allow me to conclude by again asking your assistance in the orgranizp- tion of a permanent Alumni Association. And when the "Des Peres" shall make its second appearance, may its leading item be the announcement that the AlumH Association is a realitv numbering among its members ev­ ery former student of St. Norbert's College. LOUIS C. DE BRUIN, B. A. '13.

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Gordon Shaney Athletic Editor

Doran Carroll William Dohoney Associate Editor Joke Editor

George Carr Editor-in-Chief

Egbert Everson Leonard Liest Society Editor Ass't Editor

Henry Vermeulen Business Manager Gordon Londo Arthur Scheller Ass't Editor Ass't Business Manager

John Kitslaar Art Editor

(69) WHEN THE SMOKE HAS CLEARED

HE time has now arrived for the publication of the first annual in the history of our college. Past are all the work and wor­ ry, past is the unpleasantness that must, at least in some de­ gree, attend an undertaking of this kind. Our humble pro­ duction must now go forth to stand or fall according to its merits. Looking back over the months of preparation, we see that it would be a gross breach of justice to publish this year-book without some recogni­ tion of the invaluable, nay indispensable, assistance we have received from various sources. That our staff deserves great credit, is evident; especially our business manager, Mr. Vermeulen, whose persistent labors have insured our financial welfare, and Mr. Kitslaar, our artist, specimens of whose work may be seen on practically every page of this book. We are also very grateful to those members of the faculty who have put at our disposal their expert knowledge and tireless efforts. We deeply appre­ ciate the many courtesies of our printers and engravers, while the import­ ance of the financial support so cheerfully given by our advertisers and subscribers may best be understood when we say that it has been the con­ ditio sine qua non of the existence of our booklet. In short, we wish to express our gratitude to all who have in any way contributed to the production of this work. But words are empty, and we could almost wish their services had been less signal, so that our appre­ ciation might be more proportionate. We thank you. We can say no more. THE EDITOR.

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THE FOREST The snow lay deep upon the ground Amidst the tow'ring pines; Whilst here and there a whitened mound Protrudes with laden vines. Those tall and stately denizens Of God's great forest floor Now huge cathedral pillars form, With arching branches o'er. The western sun breaks through the gloom, And like a monstrance, glows. There comes a deep-bass organ boom, As a distant whistle blows. As though from unseen acolytes, The flakes of hoar-frost shine As from a thousand taper lights; And I breathe the incensed pine. But one brief instant was revealed This scene of nature's play; For unknown hands from view concealed The flaming monstrance ray. R. L. (72)

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Champion Debating Teams 1915-'16:

Senior League: F. McKeough, Capt. G. Shaney L. Goggins

Junior League: V. McCormick, Capt. W. Dohoney F. Gonyea Prize Winners 1915-'16.

Essay Contest Class A, Maynard Keefe Class B, Egbert Everson Class C, Edward Mollen.

Declamatory Contest: Class A, August Meulemans Class B, Leonard Liest Class C, Carl Janssen

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ST. AGUSTINE'S LITERARY AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY IN 1916-17 During the current year, St. Augustine's Literary and Dramatic So­ ciety has made great strides, not only in point of membership, but also in all the activities which it has undertaken. Chief among its en­ terprises is the publish­ ing of this Annual, the first of its kind ever is­ sued from St. Norbert's. The project was pro­ posed at the first meet­ ing of the scholastic year, September 8, 1916, and was finally decided upon at the following meeting. A committee was appointed to attend to the prospective pub­ lication. The Annual has happily succeeded. The library of the society has likewise grown much during this year, thanks to many donors. Besides, the society has subscribed for a se­ lect number of periodi­ cals, which have been placed upon the reading tables. These afford the SENIOR DEBATING TEAM students excellent men­ Shaney, Carr, Vermeulen. tal pabulum and some re­ laxation from the more serious reading. In declamatory work much progress has been made. Every member of the society is required to give at least one declamation during the year. In order to stimulate interest in the branch, several prizes have been offer­ ed for those showing the greatest skill. Needless to say, marked improve­ ment is noticeable both in the selection and in the rendition of declama­ tions. The society has also offered prizes to those who write the best es­ says. These not only afford instruction to their authors, but, as they are read before the society, convey much valuable information to the other members as well. Great interest has been manifested in the course of the present year in debating work. There have been no regular leagues as in former years, (76)

•MMHH but it is safe to say their temporary abolishment has served to increase rather than diminish the enthusiasm for debating. The society has en­ gaged in only one interschool debate this year and that was with the East Green Bay High school. Our negative academic team met their affirma­ tive team on the question of labor arbitration. St. Norbert's received the unanimous decision of the judges. Plans are now under way to form an intercollegiate league with other colleges in the state next year. It is hoped that this project will be successful. Another important accomplishment of the society was the presen­ tation of a play, "Handy Andv," the proceeds of which went towards the publication of the An­ nual. Father Millay dir­ ected the play. The hearty appreciation o f the audience reflected credit upon the director and the players. Through the efforts of the society, the entire school enjoyed several literary treats: Shakes­ pearian readings by Pro­ fessors Chase and Houghton of the Univer­ sity of Wisconsin. Besides these more important activities, the programs rendered a t the meetings have shown a noticeable im­ JUNIOR DEBATING TEAM Carroll, Everson, Scheller. provement. Both the orchestra and the band have appeared frequently and the individual music­ ians of the society have further enlivened its meetings. The Glee Club, the Elite Quartette, and the other vocal groups hav ap­ peared from time to time and their numbers furnished the desired likeness to the programs. Parliamentary practice has become more than ever an instructive part of the procedure and many animated discussions have taken place upon the questions assigned for debate. In short, during the term of 1916-17, the society has made greater pro­ gress in its varied activities than ever before. It is earnestly hoped that at the close of the next scholastic year, it will have continued to improve even more than it has been in the present. . B. EVERSON, Acad. 17. (77)

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HISTORY OF THE LITERARY SOCIETY T. Augustine's Literary and Dramatic Society was founded in the autumn of 1901. It was then known as St. Augustine's Literary Society. To quote from the first minutes, by the secretary, Mr. Theodore Smits, the society had a "striking birth, because its members, under the guidance of their professor, Mr. F. Du Guay, held their first meeting on the stone pile from which St. Nor­ bert's College was to have its foundation." Three present members of the Norbertine Order, Fathers Van Dyke, Savageau, and Vissers, were promin­ ent pioneers in it. In these first years the society was composed of the rhetoricians only, but in June, 1903, it was decided to admit other students. After that year, however, the society was discontinued till 1905, when it was reorganized as the Augustinian Literary Society, with Father Grev-> en as director. Edmund Savageau, a brother of Father Savageau, men­ tioned above, and a priest himself at present, played an important part in the activities of the society, as did also Joseph Specht, now our prefect, Father Specht. At the first meeting of the following year, 1906, the name was chang­ ed to St. Augustine's Literary Society, and in 1907 the society was reorgan­ ized as St. Augustine's Literary and Dramatic Society, which name it still retains. The director was Frater Joseph, (now Father Millay), Rector of St. Norbert's. The president was Francis Plutz, (now Father Plutz\ well known to many former students. Among the other officers were: Secre­ tary, Edmund Savageau; Treasurer, Joseph Specht; Sergeant-at-Arms, Louis Traeger. Among the officers the following year were: President, Louis Traeger; Vice-President, Peter Novitski: Secretary, Norbert Mollen; Treasurer, John Lenz. Three of these made the vows of religion, while Mr. Novitski is now nearing the completion of his course at St. Francis Semin­ ary. Messrs. Traeger and Mollen have reached their goal, the priesthood, and Mr. Lenz, who was Frater Damian, has passed to his eternal reward Frater Joseph, with the aid of those able members, directed the so ciety on the road to success, while it grew in membership and excellence. Few events of note happened for several years, except that on March 10, 1909, Wilfrid McKeough, (now Frater Michael), our worthy director, was admitted to the society. On the Feast of St. Norbert, June 6, 1910, the first banquet was given. This has been an annual event ever since. In the year 1910-1911, the following were among the officers: Presi- (78)

•I mWm\ dent, Norbert Mollen; Vice-President, Wilfrid McKeough; Critic, John Lenz. Others of importance during these years were George Beemster- boer, Louis De Bruin, Orwin Beyer, and Vern Belonger. The first three of these held office several times, while Mr. Belonger was very conspicuous as a violinist, in which his superior or even his equal would be hard to find. On December 20, 1910, a Christmas program was rendered in honor of the ordination of Father Millay. So successful was the celebration that the society has held one every year since. This year also gave to the society another whose ability and untiring efforts have been invaluable in the pro­ motion of the best interests of the organization. This was Maynard Keefe, now Frater Anselm. Among the officers of the year 1911-1912 were: President, Wilfrid McKeough; Sergeant-at-Arms, Peter Wagner; Critic, Dominic Lanctot; (now Frater Paul) ; Librarian, Maynard Keefe. During this and the sub­ sequent year little of importance occurred, except that on Feb. 12, 1913, Leonard Rummel, (now Frater Leo), became president. The work of the society in the next year was not introduced so au­ spiciously. The director, Father Millay, became rector of the college, and consequently he could not devote much time to the society. However, it struggled along until Christmas, hovering between life and death, and then Frater Xavier, (now Father Exler), took charge. He put fresh heart into the members and guided St. Augustine's once more on its onward course. We owe him an enormous debt of gratitude, for, were it not for him, the so­ ciety would surely have been submerged. An event of the society that year was the production of Shakespeare's famous tragedy "Hamlet." It was performed at the various meetings by acts, the parts being taken by members of the upper English classes. In 1915, Father Xavier, for various reasons, gave up the society, and our present director, Frater Michael, succeeded him. He has surpassed all expectations, and has brought the society to a degree of excellence of which its founders never dreamed. Assisting him were the officers, viz.; Presi­ dent, Herbert McDonald; Vice President, George Carr; Secretary, William Dohoney; Treasurer, Henry Gardner; Sergeant-at-Arms, Edward Le Mieux; Librarian, Maynard Keefe. Besides these, Francis McKeough and Alcide Paiment, (now Frater Walter), were of much importance. On Jan. 31, 1916, Mr. Keefe, who had served the society as librarian for almost five years, was elected president. In concluding this brief history of the society one cannot help wonder­ ing at the success which has crowned the labors of its members, nor can one refrain from expressing a hearty wish for its future prosperity. P. L. FINNEGAN. (79) ma cera of the &t j\*\}\\ J&nc\)\\\dns #*ocicti) President G. Carr Vice-President Wm. Dohoney Secretary G. Londo Treasurer D. Carroll Sergeant-at-Arms G. Neault Faculty Director - - Rev. F. X. Exler, 0. Praem

(80) ST. JOHN BERCHMANS' SOCIETY SSjjgplJHE Classical course naturally attracts many students who for JmFm\£&A personal reasons do not care to attend either public high MPx^fl schools or a seminary. This accounts for the number who 2^=2-^3 take up the work of this course each year with the ultimate intention of studying for the priesthood. It was for the purpose of foster­ ing these vocations, then, and possibly, of helping others discover their call­ ing that the St. John Berchmans' Society came into existence. Back in the early days of the college there was little regulation and some dissatisfaction in the manner in which the students' mass was served. In the Fall of 19r 6 Mr. Griffin, the assistant disciplinarian, gathered those who aspired to the priesthood into a little club for the purpose of introduc­ ing better order. During the weekly meetings a chapter was read from the life of Christ and an occasional discussion was held. The novelty of this, however, soon wore off and long before the year was out the organization ceased to exist. On April 14th of the following year (1937), the Rev. J. A. Van Heer- tum, the Rector, established the present society. The Rev. N. J. Corley, then Frater Norbert, was its first director. He held this position until the Spring of 1910, when he was succeeded by the Rev. Rector who took charge during the following years. When Father Millay assumed the duties of Rector he took with them the guidance of St. John's until September, 1914, when he confided the society to Dr. Rybrook. The latter held office only one year and was succeeded by the present director, the Rev. F. X. Exler. Under these energetic leaders the society has grown both in activities and membership. From a club of altar-boys it has extended its purpose so that today, in the words of its Constitution: "Its object is to train young men, who serve at the altar, in that modesty and piety and that religious bearing essential to a function so high and honorable; to foster vocations to the holy priesthood, and to cultivate the truly religious spirit which should characterize the future priest." In addition to this the society is the life of the Sacred Heart League, to which all students are admitted. Every Thursday the members conduct the "Holy Hour" in the Shrine of St. Jos­ eph from 5:00 to 6:00 p. m. The society of St. John Berchmans has received approbations from both the present Bishop of Green Bay and his predecessor. During the (81) winter of 1908-09 the late Rt. Rev. J. J. Fox approved of the society at the time of its canonical institution according to the regulations of the Congre­ gation of Indulgence (rescript dated September 30, 1865). On April 13th, 1913, the Bishop attended the regular meeting and, congratulating the members on the success of their organization, gave his hearty approval of all the society's undertakings. In January, 1916, the successor of Bishop Fox, the Rt. Rev. P. P. Rhode, officiated at the reception of the new candi­ dates and preached the sermon of the evening. The society in the mean­ while has revised its constitution, so at the request of the Rev. Director a letter from the Diocesan Chancellor, dated June 9, 1916, conferred Bishop Rhode's approbation on the society. St. John's is preeminently the religious society of the College. The regular turns the members take at serving mass, the frequent Communions, the "Holy Hour", the Apostleship of Prayer and the bi-weekly meetings are all conducive to the building up of a true and manly piety which is so nec­ essary not only to the aspirant to the altar but to the man in the world as well. In the Society's short existence nine of its former members have been raised to the priesthood, eight are pursuing higher studies in seminaries, eleven have entered religious communities. It is safe to say that many of them remember with pleasure their old associates, their earnest directors, and can testify to the beneficent influence St. John Berchmans' Society ex­ erted on their student life. St. John's is still at its chosen work. The Society flourishes today as it never has in the past. There are few indeed among the "old boys" and the new ones, too, who would wish to see its quiet influence for good re­ moved from the sphere of college activities. A. M. K.

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Sitting: G. Carr; G. Londo; C. Allen; G. Altenhofen; A. Lonier; L. Leist.

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Sitting: G. Londo; N. Mollen; B. Terrien; A. Chainey; A. Steuhser; H. Fountain.

First Row: H. Hietpas; T. Rice; L. Savageau; A. Lonier; V. Bellehumeur.

(85) BRASS QUARTETTE. H. Hietpas, T. Verbeten, A. Chainey, R. Lonier.

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HMMMII ISTf t - ^mi^ JSP- ^^JB KARUONIAN QUARTETTE. F. Brawley, L. Liest, G. Londo, C. Janssen, 1st tenor 2nd bass 1st bass 2nd tenor (86) ST. NORBERT'S DAY |HE patron feast of the college is celebrated each year on June 6. No classes are held. Last year most of the students received Holy Communion at the 7 o'clock Mass, thus closing a novena in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. At 9 o'clock the Rev. Rec­ tor W. H. Millay, 0. Praem., assisted by Revs. N. J. Corley, 0. Praem., and L. J. Specht, 0. Praem., as deacon and subdeacon respectively, celebrated solemn high mass which was followed by Benediction. During the mass Rev. N. J. Corley, 0. Praem., preached an eloquent sermon on the virtues of St. Norbert. After this a concert was given by the band. In the after­ noon the band appeared to open the baseball game between the Wisconsin and Michigan students. Wisconsin with eight of the varsity players was confident of an easy victory. Michigan, with only two players from the first team brought the Badgers to an ignominous defeat by a score of 8 to 2. The lineup was as follows: Wisconsin: Janssen, p.; Brawley, c.; Londo, lb.; Mollen, McDonald, 2b.; L. Goggins, 3b.; Kilsdonk, ss.; Bradley, -If.; Scheuer, cf.; Lonier, rf. Michigan—La Fleur, p.; Paiement, c.; Gon- yea, lb.; Reitmeyer, 2b.; Carr, 3b.; Brachman, ss.; Carroll, If.; Gardner, cf.; Mayrend, rf. Score by innings: Wisconsin - - - - - 00000100 1—2 Michigan - - - - 04220000 0—8 The main event of the day, however, was the annual banquet under the auspices of the Literary society. At 7 p. m. the faculty, student body and guests assembled in the college refectory which had been tastily decorated for the occasion with cut flowers, palms, and the college colors. The menu for the occasion was Lemon Cocktail, Celery Broth with Veal Balls, Fricasee of Chicken, Baked Veal Loaf, Cabbage Salad, Sweet Pickles, Stuffed Olives, Mashed and Scalloped Potatoes, Sugar Corn La Creme, String Beans, Fruit Jello, Strawberry Shortcake, Ice Cream, Tea, Coffee, Wheat, Raisin and Cocoa Bread. During the banquet the following program of toasts and music was rendered: Benediction - - - Very Rev. President Selection, March Success - - - College Orchestra Toast, "Faculty" - - B. McDonald Song, "Vive rAmour" - - -•".,'.-•- Ensemble Toast, "The Future" - - G. Carr (87) Selection, "Gaudeamus" Euterpian Choir Toast, "Athletics" D. Carroll Cornet Solo, "Cassette Mazurka" H. Brachman Toast, "Literary Society" W. Dohoney Selection, "Booster March" Orchestra Toast, "Musicians" A. Meulemans Song, "Auld Lang Syne" Ensemble Toast, "Old Times" E. Le Mieux Selection, "The Sea" Euterpian Choir Toast, "Graduates" G. Shaney Selection, "Believe Me" O. Mauthe Toast, "Cooks" A. Paiement Toast, "Our Mothers" H. Vermeulen Presidential Election Ensemble Toast, "Our Country" F. McKeough Song, "Star Spangled Banner" Ensemble Prayer - - - Rev. Rector Besides the faculty and the student body the following attended the banquet: Rev. Buytaert of Laona, Rev. W. Van Roosmalen of De Pere, Rev. P. Van Heyster of West De Pere, Geo. Sexton of Worcester, Mass.; E. Roy of New Orleans, La.; H. Cuene of West De Pere, and E. McKeough of Allouez. In the Presidential election the following were candidates: T. Verbeten, Socialist; H. Kuypers, Democrat; L. Leist, Republican; E. Le Mieux, Suffragette; B. Bradley, Prohibitionist. Mr. Bradley was elected by a vote of 70 against the total of 26 opposing. Each candidate was giv­ en a short period to air his views. The stump speeches of the Suffrage and Prohibition candidates were especially interesting.

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CHARACTERS IN THE PROLOGUE. Willard Blake, Diamond Broker T. Verbeten George Morris, Chief Clerk ----- G. Shaney Larry O'Toole, Second Clerk - - - - George Carr Gerald Firman, George Morris' Friend - - W. Dohoney John Firman, Gerald's Father - - - B. McDonald Rastus Hemingway, Our "Beloved" Janittor - - L. Leist Jerry Dunne, Blake's Pal - - A. Paiement Messenger of N. Y. C. R. R. - - - - H. Gerhardt Officer of the Law ------J. Goggins

CHARACTERS IN THE PLAY. George Morris, Supt. of Firman's Plantation, G. Shaney Willard Blake, in Disguise - T. Verbeten Jerry Dunne, in Disguise - - - - - A. Paiement Ricardo Gutierrez, Governor of Santiago, Cuba, - F. McKeough Larry O'Toole, A Friend "Indade" G. Carr John Firman, Owner of the Plantation H. McDonald Gerald Firman, His Son W. Dohoney Rastus Hemingway, A Faithful Servant L. Leist William Ewing, A True American in the Cuban Army - D. Carroll Father Delgato, A Self-Sacrificing Friend - - - G. Londo Sanchez, A Republican Cuban B. Bradley Antonio, A True Cuban - - - - - A. Paiment Pedro, A Jailer of Santiago Prison - J. Dodero

SOLDIERS. C. Ruel T. Cullinan R. Regenfuss F. Clabots 0. Mauthe L. Goggins G. Van Dyck J. Goggins

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(90) , St. Patrick's Day Entertainment

St. Norbert's College Auditorium

Friday, March 16, 1917, 8:30 p. m.

ORATION: "The Irish and Their Influence in America," - MR. GORDON SHANEY

HANDY ANDY

A DRAMA IN TWO ACTS

Presented by the

DRAMATIC SOCIETY OF ST. NORBERT'S COLLEGE

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Handy Andy Mr. George Carr Squire Egan Mr. Henry Vermeulen Squire O'Grady - Mr. Doran Carroll Mr. Murphy Mr. Leonard Leist Mr. Furlong Mr. Harold Fountain Edward O'Connor Mr. William Dohoney Simon Mr. Gordon Londo Farrell ) Mr. Earl Mayrend McQuade ) Footpads- Mr. John Goggins Mr. O'Flaherty, Songster Mr. Fred Brawley Mr. McGillicuddy - - Mr. Michael Filz Mr. Mulcahey, Dancer Mr. Clarence Allen Oonah Rooney - Master Tom Rice Mad Nance - - Master Vic. Mulholland Fanny Dawson - - - Master John Greatens Pianist—Master Victor Bellehumeur. Music by the College Orchestra.

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wm CERTAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF NEWMAN

VOLUME might well be given to criticism on the works of Cardinal Newman. This brief essay does not show his dis­ tinction or importance in the world of letters but merely pre­ sents a sketch of those distinguishing characteristics of style and diction, upon which depend his literary fame and excellence. This great scholar did not seek literature as an accomplishment. In his "Grammar of Assent," he declares: "I think I have never written for writing's sake; but my one and single desire and aim has been to do what is so difficult, viz., to express clearly and exactly my meaning." The fa­ mous Cardinal studied Cicero as his only ideal master of style. Conse­ quently, it was inevitable that a strong Latin influence should stamp it­ self upon all his works. As an author he is firm and fluent, clear and rich. His language is "common English made perfect." Absolutely uninfluenced by any desire for praise, Newman refrained from sonorous rhetoric and from the exces­ sive coloring of vivid imagination. His works are noted for their depth of thought, for their felicity of diction and expression, and for their beauty of style. He attained the highest literary eminence, yet both in his writings and in his personality, he was peculiarly distinctive; brief, yet tersely cogent; to the point, yet rarely epigrammatic; ironical or humorous, yet reserved. He differs greatly from Macaulay, who is positive, dogmatic and arbitrary. The strangeness of Carlyle's diction presents a sharp contrast to Newman's, which is the every-day language of the people. He is strikingly unlike Ruskin, who with his wealth of active creative power and art of word- painting, is often vacillating and almost eccentric. In some ways the Car­ dinal's works resemble those of De Quincey, for both were adepts in fitting word to sentiment. The pathetic phrase, the pointed saying, the lively dialogue, the min­ ute analysis of character, in all these Newman proved himself a master. In literature there was no subject, in which he could not have execlled, so ver­ satile, so extensive was his power of intellect. His most fascinating, his most remarkable and his most sublime works are in prose, yet his poetry can be read for its lucid English and its exquisite touches of pathos. An il­ lustration of Newman's poetical powers is given in these few lines, taken from his "Dream of Gerontius:" (92) "Pray for me, 0 my friends; a visitant Is knocking his dire summons at my door, The like of whom, to scare me and to daunt, Has never, never come to me before; 'Tis death,—0 loving friends, your prayers!— 'tis he! " All of his writings are filled with emotion because his nature was high­ ly sensitive; he wrote with force, because he conceived vividly; with clear­ ness, because he thoroughly comprehended his subject; with charm, be­ cause he adapted word to thought perfectly. Especially characteristic of this learned man was the motto he chose for his cardinal's shield: "Cor ad cor loquitur," heart speaketh unto heart. That the dramatic history of his life might not be forgotten, he selected a fitting epitaph, "Ex umbris et imaginibus in veritatem,"—which has been translated "Coming out of shadows into realities." Thus his motto and his epitaph serve as true indications to that sincerity of his writings, which had such a powerful influence in making his works all that they became.

(OS) m^a THE FOX RIVER |HE Lower Fox, upon whose west bank, a few rods above the his­ toric "Rapides des Peres," rests the group of College buildings, is a thing of majestic beauty. The stream—first named "The Fox" by native Winnebagoes because its winding path resem­ bled the course of a pursued fox—this watery pathway of the explorers and missionaries, Nicolet and Joliet, and the Fathers Marquette, Allouez, and Dablon, is now a fountain of prosperity and diversion to the inhabitants of the valley. Viewed from the elevation of the main building it stretches southward between wooded shores and level fields, a shining path, reflecting in its bosom of unruffled surface, the cloud-interspersed sunlight, the red-clay banks, the sleepy overhanging groves, the verdant interlying meadows— harmonious parts of an utterly tranquil summer scene. Such is the ideal Fox, the drowsy river of June-time, when the mirror of its waters is so calm that boats sailing a few miles away seem to be floating in the air. It is while vaunting this mien of sunny grandeur that the Fox is best loved by the people it nourishes and sustains. On gala days fleets of power and sailing-craft convey pleasure-seekers to favorite spots on its banks where hours are passed boating and picnicing along its shady spring-fed dells. Idle explorations by canoe of the innumerable coves, creeks, and lily- padded sloughs are delights not to be forgotten. Bright-colored bunga­ lows, placed here and there like flashing gems in their settings of green, testify to days of pleasure on or near the Fox. In the winter season, too, our river furnishes opportunities for healthy sport, opportunities made realities by students of St. Norbert's. In hiemal months, when the Fox seems less a river than a vast floor of bluish glass, the truckle of toboggan on snow-lined hills and the merry ring of steel on ice blended with the shouts of eager young folk, are heard on every quarter. Sailing and ice-boating also are much enjoyed sports afforded by the ice­ bound Fox. Of all that the Fox has to present to its admirers in lines of health and amusement, the students of St. Norbert's take ample advantage. It is the fit subject of aspiring youths' pens and a source of inspiration to future poets. "Though deep, yet clear: though gentle yet not dull; Strong without rage, without o'erflowing full." (95) FRANCIS THOMPSON: A CATHOLIC POET

HE great Catholic poet, for whose advent we have been straining our vision, has passed beneath our eyes, sung his immortal songs and vanished." Thus wrote the late Canon Sheehan, in his essay on "Our Catholic Literary Criticism," regarding the greatest poet of his time, Francis Thompson. Thompson died in 1909, yet the literary world at large knows compara­ tively little of him. This may, in a measure, be due to the mystical nature of his work, the strangeness of his life and the circumstance that he was a Catholic. Still it seems odd that even his coreligionists have taken so little interest in one whose works have given voice to so much of the beau­ tiful and the sublime in matters of faith. Such was the burden of Canon Sheehan's complaint. It is surely evident that Catholic names are pitifully few among the greater singers of our language. Shakespeare, they say, was spiritually a Catholic. Alexander Pope failed to practice his religion during his life, forgot it in his poetry, and so has become our standard example of the "Catholic who writes" in apposition to the "Catholic writer." In the latter class Dryden, Crashaw, Patmore and Thompson are easily the most prom­ inent. Although this Francis Thompson was eminent as a writer, there is an­ other fact which commends him to our attention. Literary men say that a poetic revival is on the way. In England, at least, where this rejuvena­ tion of letters seems to have made the most pronounced headway, Catholics are well in the lead. Yet they, and in fact, all the revivalists follow, in a great extent, where the Pre-Raphaelite school blazed the way; and mid­ way between that school and our modern songsters stands Francis Thomp­ son. It should be our boast that he was a Catholic. There are some, however, who have no faith in Thompson's religious qualities, let alone his Catholicism. Early in the poet's career Andrew Lang, under the standard of "An Old Fogey," voiced his opinion to the ef­ fect that "tho Francis Thompson uses the treasures of the Temple, he is not a religious poet. The note of a true spiritual passion never once sounds in his book." There were many, then, and some even in our day, who hold this true. Yet the life of the man, his character—as his bio­ graphers and his writings reveal it to us, and, most of all, his works them­ selves, show how untenable such an opinion. (96) Francis Thompson was born Dec. 16, 1859, of a deeply religious fam­ ily. His father, a physician noted for his charity to the poor, was a con­ vert. His mother had attempted to enter a convent; his sister Mary, two aunts, and a niece, became nuns. He, himself, was sent to College to find if his inclination lay in the direction of the priesthood. He received his early education at Ushaw—the school that gave Lingard and Wiseman to the Church. Finding that he had no sacerdotal vocation, he attempted medicine in Manchester, failed, and ran away to London. Here he lived for two years in the squalor and destitution of the underworld, rubbed elbows with all its lawless elements,—murderers, thieves, beggars and women of the streets. Yet he kept withal a mind and a heart unsullied, and even managed to write such delicate pieces as the essay on "Paganism, Old and New," and a poem, the "Passion of Mary." In the spring of 1888 he made the acquaintance of the Meynell family who were ever after his staunchest patrons and closest friends. He had contracted the opium habit during the long sicknesses of his years in Manchester, so in 1889 he spent some time with the Norbertine Canons at Storrington Priory in a partly success­ ful attempt to conquer the drug. Later he lived for a while with the Capu­ chins at Pantasaph for the same purpose. His best works were written in the period between 1889 and 1896. After that, silenced by criticism, he retired. Canon Sheehan very plainly stated the reasons why: "The au­ thor was ranked among the Dii Majores of song. But the author has re­ tired. Why? I should hardly like to intrude upon the privacy of anoth­ er's thoughts; but Francis Thompson, who, with all his incongruities, ranks in English poetry with Shelley and only beneath Shakespeare, has hardly had any recognition in Catholic circles. * * * All his crudities and irregu­ larities were carefully noted and exaggerated; and the kernels of his mar­ velous conceptions were feebly praised." The last years of the poet's life were spent in reviewing and occasional essay writing for London papers. He died of consumption in 1909. A psychologist of the old school would have declared his temperament melancholic. Such is the general impression made by the majority of com­ mentators on his life and works. Yet his biographer, Everard Meynell, calls his "a life that has superficial look of disaster and pain." And Mrs. Meynell affirms of him that "he had natural good spirits, and was even more mirthful than many a man of cheerful, of social, or even of humorous reputation. What darkness and oppression of spirit the poet underwent (97) was over and past some fifteen years before he died." He was afflicted with sickness from early manhood, exceedingly bashful, and deeply sensi­ tive to the spiritual value of things,—these may be the traits in the man which make him so strange a character. Of the last named quality—it is said to be a family characteristic—he gives a good example in one of his letters,—"I view all mundane happenings with the Fall for one terminus and the Millennium for the other. If I want to gauge the significance of a contemporary event of any mark, I dump it down as near as I can, in its proximate place between these boundaries. There it takes up every little room." Some writers have tried to make Francis Thompson out a mystic. There is lacking in his character, however, that sustained strength of will which is necessarily associated with the higher degrees of the contempla­ tive life. Yet the very attempt of his friends to rate him so high is a po­ tent argument for his strong Catholicism. Although Francis Thompson's fame rests on his poetry, yet his es­ says alone would have placed him among the great men of our literature. He had his own well formulated ideas about the prose of poets. "It might almost be erected into a rule that a great poet is, if he please, also a master of prose" occurs in the introduction to his essay on "Shakespeare's Prose." Some of his own works in this sphere are so intensely Catholic as to be in­ conceivable productions of an outsider's pen. His "Life of St. Ignatius Loyola," "Health and Holiness," "Sanctity and Song," might all be cited in proof of this contention. Still, he gave the best that was in him to his poetry. On it, then, we must rely for the internal proof of his Catholicism. Nor is this difficult. The very titles of some of the poems are redolent of faith. Take for instance,—"Little Jesus," "Passion of Mary," "Any Saint," "Assumpta Maria," "To the English Martyrs." But without all these al­ most conclusive proof can be drawn from his greatest poem that Francis Thompson is the Catholic poet. Even as the highest manifestation of God's love for man is found in the Catholic Church, so we are led to expect that the poet who takes this divine love for his theme will approach nearest to the spirit of the Church. This is what Thompson has done in the "Hound of Heaven," one of the greatest odes in our language. The title of the poem is as misleading as the treatment of the theme is audacious. It is the old story of the sinner who fled from God, seeking pleasure everywhere except in Him; whom God's love followed, and to whom it made itself known in the time of affliction. Ages before, as Ever- (98) ard Meynell remarks, St. Augustine had enunciated the poet's theme,— "Thou wast driving me on with Thy good, so that I could not be at rest un- til Thou wast manifest to the eye of my soul." And the great German Mystic, Meister Eckhart, came closer to Thompson when he said,—"He who will escape Him only runs to His bosom; for all corners are open to Him." It was left for a poet of our times to cast this thought into verse. Al­ though, most probably, not a mystic himself, he has given poetic form to the struggle of self-renunciation, the fundamental idea of mystical theol­ ogy. Poets, both in and out of the Fold, have attempted to do what Thomp­ son has done, yet failed to accomplish it. He has shown a way to a new and almost untried field of poetic thought, a way which the modern school is bravely trying to follow. Still it is to be doubted whether any of our present-day singers, or any of their successors for years to come, will reach the heights the Preston-born poet has gained. The works of Francis Thompson would, no doubt, become much more popular if, like Shelley, Browning and the rest of our deep-thinking poets, his poems were annotated and more commented upon. Time, of course, will bring this about. In the meanwhile the average reader must content himself with the stray glimpses of the poet's depth of thought afforded by the mere perusal of his works. It is fortunate both for Thompson's fame and for the lover of literature as well that his greatest and deepest work has found an able editor. It was almost a stroke of genius on the part of Father O'Connor, a scholarly Jesuit, to trace out the interesting and illum­ inating parallelism between the poem and the "Spiritual Exercises" of Saint Ignatius. Thompson had written the Saint's life and had become imbued with Loyola's ideas. The comparison of the two works has been accomplished with such telling effect as to justify the not infrequent re­ mark that the poem has more than ever become a little book of meditations. This was to be expected. "In his poetry," Gilbert Chesterton remarks, "as in poetry of the universe, you can work infinitely out and out, but yet infinitely in and in. These two infinities are the marks of a great poet, and he was a great poet." Yet it is just these infinities that make the "Hound of Heaven," in fact, nearly all Thompson's works, such difficult reading. The story of the old parish priest who read the ode ,Sjix times before he un­ derstood what it was all about will be appreciated by those who have had a similar experience. (99)

• Francis Thompson was indeed a great poet. Pope Leo XIII thought so and sent a messenger "to thank him for the translation of a pontifical ode." Cardinal Manning was of the same opinion and extended him a con­ tinual welcome at the archiepiscopal palace. Browning commented very favorably on his "Conspicuous abilities." Tennyson thought his verse "vigorous." Canon Sheehan and Chesterton, as we have seen, agreed as to the high value of his poems. At the very beginning of his career Rich­ ard le Gallienne, Norman Gale, Aubrey De Vere, and Coventry Patmore,— all of them men who have helped to bring poetry back to its former splen­ dor in our language,—hailed the new poet with acclamation. It remains now for the future to give the final verdict. There are, even now, evi­ dences that testify to the verity of Alicer Meynell's prophecy for the poet's future. "History will certainly be busy with this remarkable man's life," she writes, "as well as his work. As to the fate of his poetry in the judg­ ment of his country, I have no misgivings. For no reactions of taste, no vicissitude of language, no change in the prevalent fashions of the art, no altering of the sense or the music of verse, can lessen the height or dimin­ ish the greatness of this poet's thought, or undo his experience, or unlive the life of this elect soul, or efface its passion." Such is the tribute of the one who knew him best. Surely it is not too much to expect and to hope that the present Ren­ aissance of English poetry will lead the world, and especially, the Catholic world, to an increased interest in the life and works of him to whom his own words on Coventry Patmore equally well apply,—"There is no more to say, because there is too much more to say." MAYNARD KEEFE, '16.

(100) VERS LIBRE Where river Fox in muddy bed Floats silent without sound St. Norbert's stands on grass-grown banks And rests upon the ground! From out the windows faces shine Like sundogs in the sky That float about the azure air And sail the bounding main— To where the oyster sticks its head In Iceland's sandy plain And Hera smiles on Britain's isles Till Homer gets a pain. Oh! let us then, in haste ride forth, All in our brave array, You in tin and I in brass, Our armor polished bright, We'll seek the horrid yellow streak— There'll be an awful fight; And tooth and nail and fur will fly Before we call it quits And turn around and ride right back And drink a glass of Schlitz. Oh! this is rime, you understand But if you don't 'tis well, For we shall live for many a year Before we go to see Our bonnie Aunts in Dollar Bay And with them drink our tea. And by and by when we grow stiff Our horses we'll hitch up And feed them axle-grease and oil In a lubricating cup; And all the while we'll laugh and smile And nod in ghoulish glee And say, "There are a few fools left And they are you and ME!" And then we'll sing a singing song Which singing shall be sung, And when 'tis sung, the song is thru And soon shall also I. Now, you, my friend, who reads this tale You're growing old, tho young, If you have something learned, all right, If not, why then you're stung! (101) - DAY DODGERS

The j oiliest group of scholars That ever came to school Are we, the famous "Day Boys," Who never broke a rule.

Although we're small in numbers And "Dodgers" be our name, We work for old St. Norbert's, To spread abroad her fame.

We come to classes every day, Our lessons we recite, And put to shame the boarder crowd, We do not think them bright.

By all our teachers we're preferred For oh! how hard we "plug" To have our lessons every day And keep from that old "Jug."

The stack of books we con each night Is wondrous strange to see; No doubt when we have mastered all Quite famous men we'll be.

And now I'm sure I've shown that we Disseminate more knowledge Than any of the other boys Within St. Norbert's College.

C. R. A.

(103) THE FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

How shall I speak of thee, or thy power address, Thou god of our idolatry, the Press ? By thee religion, liberty and laws Exert their influence and advance their cause; By thee, worse plagues than Pharaoh's land befell, Diffused, make earth the vestibule of hell; Thou fountain at which drink the good and wise, Thou everbubbling spring of endless lies, Like Eden's dread probationary tree, Knowledge of good and evil is from thee. Cowper. We find, deeply seated in human nature a love of liberty, of freedom, of immunity from subjection. So strongly is this love of liberty entrench­ ed in the human heart that mighty armies have clashed and hundreds of thousands of men have given their lifes to preserve or to obtain it; but to be allowed to say what one pleases, to send one's thoughts to the world through the press, is a phase of liberty cherished by all men. Now the question, whether the freedom of the press is for the betterment or the detriment of the readers, confronts us. The press has undoubtedly been of untold assistance in the progress of civilization and has done an inexpressible amount of good, but it has done a vast amount of harm as well. Absolute freedom of the press, and by this I mean that any man may print, or have printed and published any kind or form of matter which may suit his ends, would unquestionably lead people to their own destruction; for as a man is, so will be his works; and the nation has yet to; exist which has not harbored serpents in its bosom. The evil of such license, has al­ ways been self-evident for we do not find its existence in history. The freedom of the press, in it's ordinary meaning, is the press under censorship, i. e. under a supervision so as to prevent any abuse of it. Thus we see that whether the press will be beneficial or detrimental depends ul­ timately on its censorship. The need of a censorship may seem absurb to many, but when we stop to consider the powerful influence the press has on a nation, we more fully realize the true value of good censorship. Even be- (104) fore the time of the printing press, censorships existed; for the evil of per­ verse literature as it could be spread at that time, was known; and think of the thousands of newspapers printed, of the hundreds of thousands of magazines which sway the ideas and, consequently, the actions of the na­ tions ! The belligerents of today are so strict in their censorship that even private correspondence must be inspected before it can leave or enter the country. If such vigilance is necessary for a nation's material welfare in times of war, how much more necessary is the vigilance which ought to be exercised to preserve the moral, social and political life of a nation ? In these spheres of life there is always war, and yet we find the market of to­ day swamped with writings which mock at what is good, which repudiate justice and truth and preach to the world a licentiousness of life which justly alarms those who still have an open eye and sane judgment of what promotes true happiness and well-being. The sensational press writers,— and there are many,—in their hunt for popularity, appeal to the lower in­ stincts in man, catering to the worst and most malodorous tendencies of the age. Can we, with these facts before our eyes, claim that we have an active censorship? We have one, it is true, on our statute books but that is just about as far as its influence goes. What can be done then, to alter the present conditions? We must put men in office who will see that these dor­ mant laws not only remain on our statute books but become active. In the meantime each and every one of us can do our own share by not patronizing this rabid literature, and the places where it is sold. We can make the pro­ motion of such literature unprofitable and hence put these degraders of man's dignity out of the press. If we must have a literature for those who are not serious, for the weak and the vain, let it be free, healthy and joyous; let it throw sunlight over the relations of life; let it give out the heart's mirth, but not its grief. It is our duty, not that of our posterity, to replace in the press, its true mission, which is and must be to elevate us above the sensible world, to excite in us noble thoughts and to charm the soul with knowledge wor­ thy of man. G. SHANEY.

(105) TANGO EXTRAORDINARY

When home from the ball, I reflected with sorrow That I had neglected my verse for the morrow. So, mind full of Fox-trot and Waltz Hesitation, I crept into bed to await inspiration. I lay there and gazed in the darkness around While still in my ear rang the music's sweet sound, The babble of laughter, light treading of feet As they danced to and fro with a swift rythmic beat.

And then to mine eyes a strange vision appears That little conforms to the sounds in my ears, As out of the shadows from nowhere at all, Come shades unfamiliar to old For'ster Hall. From heights of Olympus,—from grey ashy vase,— Come gods and come men of our forefathers' race. From Greece,—from Rome—from lands far apart,— They come to enjoy terpsichorean art.

First Zeus and Queen Hera, I see at the door: In dignified One-step they circle the floor;— Then, armor a-clanking, his stern face aglow, Achilles sweeps by with Eriseis in tow;— In Priam and Hecuba's gay Turkey-trot, Dardania's perils are long since forgot;— Hephaestus once more makes the deity giggle, As limping he dances the Angleworm Wiggle! I see Aphrodite, a-laughing she trips With Phoebus, the gayest of gay Boston Dips;— And Paris, the sluggard of Priam's great house, Waltzes round with the spouse of the king Menelaus. Alexander and pert Miss Darius the Third Are One-stepping lightly to "Too Much Mustard." Penelope, thought far away from her knitting, In th' arms of her long-lost Ulysses is flitting. Aeneas, initial to Rome's mighty line, With Dido is lilting fantastic Grape Vine;— While Janus, the two-faced brute that he is, Is hugging his Vesta, he winks at Queen Liz. And Caesar's Cornelia, smiling and fair, And gay Cleopatra with turkey-red hair Embraced by their heroes, bold, hardy, brave, strong, Are tangoing, tangoing lightly along. (106)

•• EMM.. Yet others from o'er dusky Stygian stream, The drops of whose water on vesture still gleam Are 'riving most constant from where Pluto reigns And serving themselves of the music's glad strains,— While I, much amazed and by reason forsook, Gazed long at the "names" of my history book,— But out of my stupor I roused on beholding Diana alone, unencumbered. Enfolding Her swiftly in arm, I.besought That she give her to me for a dainty Fox-Trot.

One dance I had danced on the evening before One only could equal this glide round the floor; Each step, to her infinite grace ready vassal, Would "greenish" the eyes of Mrs. Vern Castle. Could only Diana but hunt as she dances, Heav'n pity the stag in the scope of her lances!

I could have romped onward for ages to come To Wassy's glad fiddle and Allen's deft drum But Diana stopt short. Then frowning she said: "Wake up, Mr. Lazy-bones! Rise from that bed! These dark escapades shall receive no renewal! What! Not stirring yet? You'll go foodless to school!" Bewildered I paused, a meaning to glean From so wild spoken words by so beauteous a queen: A twink as if someone had switched off the light— Gone was Diana!—gone wondrous sight"

A towel, quite wet, kissed my cheek with a smack!:— I thought that old "Cosmos" had broken his back! But soon Mother's voice I hear, sprinkled with fate: "Oh hurry, please hurry, it's five after eight!" I sprang from my bed and remembered with sorrow My verse was neglected and this was the 'morrow!'

LEON. J. LEIST, Acad. '17.

(107) DIARY

Sept. 8. Reading of rules and regulations. Of course these are only for the "newcomers." 10. Football practice begins. Much promising material. 12. Verbeten's laundry bag disappears. 14. Dohoney assumes duties as assistant in the candy store. Stock is decreasing rap­ idly. 24. Brawley becomes very ill—big German es­ say in sight. 25. Annual board meets. Lots of business and no idle talk. Coach Carey, night before Oshkosh Normal football game: "Now, boys, don't think of the game until 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon." Manager Bradley (interrupting): "Beg pardon, coach, but the game starts at 2:00." Oct. 4. Carr is not disorderly at the Literary Meeting, no doubt due to his absence therefrom. 7. Big celebration and bonfire because of Stevens Point victory. Jim Carroll gives rousing speech. s. Perfect silence in study hall to-day. Too much hoarseness. Verbeten invested in a can of tobacco in the morning, but alas, lost his pipe at noon. "When sorrows come, they come not single filed, but in battalions." 10. Pie eating contest at Science Hall just a short time before the wee hour of morning, Bradley easily captures prizes. 11. Big hat sale at Secor & St. George's. "Stiff Cadies" the only evidence of the prices. 15. "Bud" Gonyea and Bob Collins come within striking distance of each other, although Floyd is not an aggressive boxer. B. Dolan: "Is that the price of the Annual for the whole year ? " D. Carroll: "Why, there's only one copy a year." B. Doolan: "Oh! I thought the Annual was to be VISUAL /J^PffA/5" a weekly." 20. Mr. La Fleur makes his first appearance with mystic "Kazoo." Londo is much worried about the mechanism of the contrivance. 23. Many changes made in dining hall. Carr appointed honorary head of "kids" table. Right at home "Bings." (108) EXCUSE! There was once a young man from Green Bay, HAPPEN Who would stay at his home all the day; When teacher asked why, He thus would reply:— "I had to split wood, and make hay." T. V. 28. Roof-raising yell is given when result of the St. John's game is made known. 29. R. Lonier consults an oculist. Too many sights in Milwaukee Saturday evening. Nov. 1. All Saints Day. Brawley entertains the "Half-Past Niners." Lenz acts as toastmaster. This year's first exhibition of stereopticon views and motion pictures was held to-day. LOVE'S LESSON LEARNED. 8:00 p. m. A timid rap;— (Tis nothing new) "Hello, Addie How are you?" 10:00 p. m. Above "Ma's" footwear Thumps the floor; * "Pa" looks daggers From the door. 11:00 A father's voice,— A painful whoop,— An airy flight From off the stoop! L. L. 5. Football players busy nursing "charley horses" and bruises received in Marquette Normal game. 6. "Blacky" Scheuer suddenly takes ill. There's a reason—quarterly examin_ ations. 7. Much talk and anxiety about the elections. Fr. Traeger shows chemistry class how he can blow across the mouth of "any bottle." 9. Mike Filz tells us that the way to treat most fellows is to treat them often. 10. There is a genuine boom in election bet collections. Greg Altenhofen walked into the recreation room with his Ukalele. "Say," said F. Dolan, "Let's see that; I can play it." t "All right," said Greg handing him the instrument. Dolan looks queerly at Greg; demands: "Where's the bow?" (109)

11. "Caddy" asks coach for football practice twice a day. The reason is that he found a nickel during practice yesterday. Schauer explains easy and novel method of getting hundreds in Christian Doctrine exam­ inations. 12. Messrs. Bradley and Londo, famous "Senior Hallers," move south to warmer winter quar­ Tf^ndotph ISf PM ters in the dormitory. 13. Mother earth covered with a ten-inch shroud of beautiful snow. "Monk" Schaefer succeeds in writing one word a minute during the type­ writing examination. He must have run his machine "hot." A LITERARY NOISE. Bradley: "What's that rasping sound in the library?" Carroll: "Oh, I suppose they are filing the magazines now." 14. Oscar Rousseau again complaining of those November drafts (draughts). 15. "Kaiser" finds laundry bag. He must have had an efficient detective on the job. 1G. Most of the students go to see "Silas Marner" at the Majestic theater. Bryan Dolan stops a runaway horse and chooses a jar of pickles as his re­ ward. 17. The football team leaves for Prairie du Chien.

Multiplication of Doctors.

One little doctor Looks you thru and thru; Doesn't know your ailment Then, there are two.

Two little doctors Failing to agree Call a consultation Then, there are three.

Three little doctors Poke you o'er and o'er Send for a specialist, Then, there are four.

Four little doctors Wonder you're alive, One brings a stomach pump, Then, there are five. (Ill) Five little doctors In a dreadful fix Hurry in a specialist Then, there are six.

Six little doctors Prepare you for heaven * i • Send for a "D. D." Then, there are seven.

Seven little doctors Decide to operate, Call in a surgeon Then there are eight.

Eight little doctors Think 'tis your spine Bring in a neurologist Then, there are nine.

Nine little doctors Standing by your bed Come to a decision, And find, you are dead.

C. A. 20. Football practice with ten inches of snow on the field. 21. Fr. Traeger practices first sermon on "Church and Science'' in Biology Class. "We will undoubtedly hear more of these later on." 22. Verbeten gets the mumps. No pestilence or disease is too bad for Teddy. 23. Quigley makes first trip down town and in­ cidentally invests in a hair-cut. 24. Our last football practice. Now for the scalps of the Hilltoppers. 25. La Fleur, who is called the "Second Heston" by Milwaukee papers, stars in the Marquette game. Papers run short of words and material writing his eulogies. 26. Football men pretty stiff after previous day's hard battle. 27. Londo tells the boys the result of the Yale-Harvard game. Verbeten ap­ preciates the news.

EXPERIENCE. A classical and a commercial student got pretty hot in talking about a cer­ tain essay read at the last meeting- of the Literary Society. The classical stu- (112) dent said: "No, John, you simply can't appreciate it; you never had practice in writing essays, you know." "Huh," retorted John, "and I never laid an egg, but I am a better judge of an omelet than any hen in the State!" 28. The "Houghton Lads" defeat the "Hancock Boys" in a game of basketball. 29. Football pictures taken. Photographer tells Caddy to pull in his chin. Most of the students go home for the Thanksgiving holidays. "Percival" Brawley visits Clintonville. 30. Gonyea forfeits a large wager to Carroll, which causes him a loss of many nights' sleep. THE DREAMER. There was a man in days of yore who cared for naught but fishing And all the day beguiled the time by doing this and wishing. He longed for gold and happiness and days of slothful leisure, But did not think to get his wealth by working or by seizure. He thought instead that it would come from some unknown relation, Who, dying in an humble place in ours, the greatest nation, Would condescend to leave him just a little of his fortune To help him out in life's great fight to get his rightful portion. "BINGS." Dec. 1. Floyd makes his debut as a comedian. He is fortunate that eggs are so high. 3. Students return from Thanksgiving vacation. 4. Bryan Dolan is still absent—must have gone around "by the way of Oregon." 5. Otto Mauthe secures a position with an Appleton firm, and therefore dis­ continues his commercial studies. 6. Messrs. Leist, Everson, and Scheller spend an enjoyable evening in the "jug." 7. The "jug" is officially established and at once gains great popularity. 7. The "Star" Basketball team organizes. "Scrappy" Dolan displays his rainbow col­ ored jersey. 8. Forty Hour's Devotion begins this morning. A general scramble for knee pads. 9. The "Runts" are defeated by the "Wurl- winds" in a game of basketball. The score was thirteen to ten. 10. "Caddy" acts as prefect on the walk. Of course everyone kept in step. 11. News, to the effect that our imported football sweaters (?) had sunk in the THURSDAY A.M. ^ Atlantic, caused much comment among the students today. (113)

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MUCH ALIKE. Jim Carroll: "Franklin, I'll bet you can't tell me why an oyster is like your watch." Kennedy: "Huh, that's easy. Both of them run down easily." 12. Major basketball leagues organize. The captains are: Messrs. Carroll, Londo, Dohoney, Hietpas, Scheller, and Dolan. 13. "Percival" hears that he receives a letter from Clintonville but fails to see the contents. 15. Mr. G. Hrbacek of Wakefield, Michigan, an alumnus of gridiron fame, pays us a short and sweet visit. 16. The "jug," the popularity of which is attested by the large number of occu­ pants, has been moved to more commodious quarters, in the day students' study hall. 18. Clark says Londo is a second Hercules. He ought to know. 19. Carroll hires a posse to search the "gym" for his tooth, but all their efforts are futile. 21. The students attend the morning services at church during which subdeacon- ship is conferred upon Fraters Bonaventure and Hubert.

EXACTLY. Professor: "John, who was Cyclops?" Greatens: "Cyclops was the man who wrote the encyclopedia."

22. Fraters Bonaventure and Hubert are ordained Deacons. 12:00 Vacation! ! ! 23. The Revs. B. N. Mollen and H. L. Traeger are elevated to the dignity of the priesthood. Several students remained to witness the ceremonies. Jan. 5. Students return and classes are resumed. Carroll is lulled to the land of pleasant dreams during chemistry lecture class. Mr. J. Harrington of Ironwood, Michigan, one of the most famous of St Norbert's gridiron warriors, spent an enjoyable day here, renewing old ac­ quaintances. 7. Vespers was sung so well that many of the students thought it was a ren­ dition by the famous Paulist choir of Chicago. Tony Van Gompel loses a game of billiards "through his fault."

CORRECT! Clark: "I got one hundred in the test this morning." Nagle: "In what?" Clark: "Fifty in Arithmetic and fifty in Rapid Calculation."

8. Messrs. Zellner, Joyall, and Chainey matriculate. Randolph procures his "passport to the beginning: of the world" and in com­ pany with several other students witnesses the "Creation," an oratorio given by home talent under the able direction of Rev. L. Dobbelsteen. (115) Teddy Verbeten and G. Carr find a Mecca (the main building) for their many night pilgrimages. Kid Dolan returns,—only four days late. John Greatens claims that Fr. Paul's drop-kick is just as effective as ever. He ought to know.

WHO'S WHO?

Who teaches us true discipline? Father Millay. Who keeps us all from daily sin? Father Millay. Who moves the wheels of S. N. C, And like the humming busy bee, From famine holds the college free? Father Millay.

Who reprimands our little faults ? Father Van Dyke. Who cures our colds and gives us salts ? Father Van Dyke. Who joins in all our boyish sports, And pays for treats of many sorts, Returning wit with quick retorts ? Father Van Dyke.

Who makes us work till we perspire ? Father Specht. Whose watchfulness do we admire? Father Specht. Who takes the story books away, From those who read them every day, And childish ignorance display? Father Specht.

H. HIETPAS, '17.

11. "Tony" tells the boys never to turn a deaf ear to the "fatal third time." 12. The prefect is determined to admonish Finnegan for talking in the study hall. The Stars defeat the Green Bay Hillsides by a score of 89-10. 13. Despite many casualties, Mayrend succeeds in starting a fire in the gymna­ sium. Pierron announces his withdrawal from the betting ring. (116) 14. Londo demonstrates his extraordinary feat of turning off lights with his foot. 15. "Caddy" returns,—just as "brisque" as ever.

A NICE DISTINCTION. Teacher: "John, what is the difference between "posi­ tion" and "job." Goggins: "A position is what a young man asks for; a job is what he gets."

16. "Buck" gets "Londy's" goat during the game of pool. 17. The St. John Berchmanites have an enjoyable sleighride to Wrightstown.

"INK." Visitor: (to facetious farmer)- ;Td like to know why on earth you call that white pig 'Ink'." Facetious Farmer: "Because he's always running from the pen!" 18. The Hon. P. H. Martin, noted attorney of Green Bay, dined with us. "Finn" has such a growth to shave that he almost cuts his chin off in the at­ tempt.

WHO? There was once a young man from Green Bay, Who walked home with a damsel named May; But her "pa" with a hoot, Landed hard with his boot And assisted the lad on his way.

WONDERFUL! B. Terrien: "I've been studying a book on how to remember and its a won­ derful help." J. Dillon: "Who is the author of that book?" B. Terrien: (after a pause): "I forgot."

21. Carr puts Rice through the sitting-on-the-fountain, and the soap-eating or­ deal. 22. Examinations. The "ponies'' are being well fed these days. 23. Fr. Specht stays up till mid­ night balancing his book of "Good and Evil."

DEFINITIONS NOT FOUND IN DICTIONARY. Duty—to laugh when a pro­ fessor cracks a joke. (117)

Wasted energy—trying to make a disciplinarian believe you were talking in your sleep. Folly—looking around a corner with a cigarette in your mouth to see if there's a prefect coming. Answer—something which one thinks is true but others consider a joke. Butcher—the man we blame for our toothaches. English—the most patient sufferer of the present day. Necessary evil—prefects. Class—the place in which we try to make heated atmosphere do the work of sound knowledge. River bank—the place most secure from prefect's visits. Temporary affliction—Greek. Classic authors—the cause of all our woe.

24. Retreat. "Favete Unguis". Little did Horace realize what such a mandate would mean to us. 27. "Est fidelis tuta silentia merces." "There is a sure reward for faithful silence." Ours comes in the form of a recreation day.

ENIGMA. A young man died. His mother dear Was lonely and forlorn, For, if he had not died that night He might have lived till morn. P. L. F.

J. Vandeloo: "I can hypnotize a chicken." S. Mullen: "A feathered one, or one in human form?" J. Vandeloo: "Feathered ones of course. I charm the others."

28. Most of the students go home for their monthly visit. 31. "Caddy" is informed to the effect that he is now an honorable "uncle " The new captains of the leagues select their teams.

There was a young man named Schel, Who said he would ne'er go to hell, But when he got sick, He changed very quick, And said, "One always can't tell." H. H. Feb. 1. Verbeten assumes his duties as sub-prefect. "Do you think you can sustain the great weight of your responsibilities, Teddy?" "Science" and "Senior" Halls put up for sale. Much worry and comment among the roomers. (119) OUR DREAMER. Our Monday's dreamer, "Egbert Lee," RHD*6—^ Has come to class to-ctay, Just "yes" and "no," and "i don't see," Is all that he can say.

The wise professor asks no quiz 'Cause Egbert is in love; And in that reverie of his, He's chatting with a dove.

No master now can check his class, n »L,J~ _•* 0f such a £ay "he> he'" H KXMT OF THE 5/ME." For eVeryone well knows the lass '£xft/v\'H/#ffD WITH As well as "Egbert Lee." Hss "PONY" PJS- 3. Trigonometry final held today. 4. Fr. Exler gets stalled in the car between De Pere and Green Bay and in an attempt to walk the remaining distance, freezes his hands. 5. "Greg" takes a trip to the river Lethe for a few hours. Hereafter let him be known as a full-fledged member of the "Karuonian Club." NO MOTE IN HIS EYE. "What are you studying now?" asked Mrs. Johnson. "We have just taken up the subject of molecules," answered her son just home for the Christmas holidays. "I hope you will be very attentive and practice constantly," said the mother. "I tried to get your father to wear one, but he would not keep it in his eye."

A RATHER LITERAL TRANSLATION. In accents replete with agony and dispair the Ciceronian student drawled out: "It is obvious; for it is obscure by the next censor with the very great general L. Lucullus to have in the army by the past since he has been in Asia with the same quaestor, in the first place, with Julius and Crassus, nothing of the peo­ ple has a part I estimate, but since the census the law is not conformed by the citizenship but rather so great only it judges him what the census is." And then the illuminating remark: "Frater, I couldn't get much sense out \ \f// of it." 6. Fourth English Class begins a critical study of "Hamlet." 7. Mrs. Kennedy, the demonstrator for the Remington Typewriter Company, gave the "Commercials" a lecture on T^THER5 "Efficiency." (120)

U2 "If we have a bottle of water, we have a unity "per se"; but now suppose we pour out some of the water, and add a little wine, a little kerosene, a little cas­ tor oil and a little whiskey, what have we?" Phil. Prof. "A Cocktail," says Finnegan.

10. A few goats, notably "Buck's" and "Bill's" get loose in the "gym" during the game between La Fleur's and Van De Loo's teams. 15. The dignified "Science Hallers" are seen lugging their belongings to "New Amsterdam." Now to "Hibernianize" that famous place.

Scene I. At Neimy's— "Two bits," a box Of "London Life,"- No paradox Of College strife.

Scene II. The Smoker— A roll, a sniff, Glad eyes, a light, A fragrant whiff— A look of fright!

Scene III. The Office— The Rector stern, A question asks, Two culprits learn Their on'rous tasks. E. L.

17. "Greg" gets a tough spell, dons his western hat, and goes cow- rOTP £ Gl punching in his room. 19. John Curran from Escanaba re­ turns for the Spring course.

OBEDIENT. Bryan was struggling through the story in his reading lesson. " 'No,' said the captain," he read, 'it was not a sloop. It was a lar­ 0MA£S;-Y£W/1/?E.. ger vessel. By the rig I judged 'QffEG';-~rffM her to be a-a-a ' " The word was new to him. "Bark!" supplied the teacher. Still Bryan hesitated. "Bark!" repeated the teacher, this time sharply. Bryan looked as if he had not heard aright. Then, with an apprehensive glance around the class, he shouted: "Bow­ wow!" (121) AN ORIGINAL ONE. The night was dark and stormy The thunder loud did roar And many people died that night That never died before. —With apologies to Finnegan.

19. Professor Lewis Chase of Wisconsin Uni­ versity gave an informal talk to the Board­ ers after the night study. 20. The students were delightfully entertain­ ed by Professor Lewis Chase's reading of "The Merchant of Venice." The Literary Society held its annual "Mar- di Gras" celebration in the auditorium. The musical numbers were exceptionally well rendered. 21. The famous Kalem film feature, "From the Manger to the Cross" was shown in the auditorium this afternoon.

HE KNEW HOW HE GOT IT. The professor of Phrenology was giving actual demonstrations of his subject before the class. "That large bump running across the back of your head," said he, "means you are inclined to be curious, even to the point of reckless­ ness." "I know it," said the student. "I got that bump by sticking my head into the dumb-waiter shaft to see whether the waiter was going up, and it was com­ ing down."

22. The Christian Doctrine professor "straightens" Bert up in less than one round. 24. Much tear-shedding is in evidence when "Science Hall" is moved from its fa­ mous site.

Waiter (to B. Kilsdonk): "Tea, coffee or milk?" Barney: "Ya."

27. Practice on the comedy "Handy Andy" is begun. 28. Fr. Traeger gives his Chemistry class a few "straight-from-the-shoulder facts" in argumentative form. Mr. Sexton, a former professor of the College, but now a salesman for the McMillan Book Company, dined with us today. (122) I SOME SLIPS OF THE PEN. "Steven was the niece of King Henry." "Wolsey was made chantileer of the kingdom." "Julius Ceasar was born in 110 before Christ, and according to the best histor­ ian, died two years before that date." Question: "What two motions has the BOUNDING THE earth?" "CORNER" ON'HIGH'. Answer: "It keeps all the time mov­ ing and never stands still."

Mar. 1. This memorable month "comes in like a lamb," and brings no less dis­ tinguished visitor than Mr. O. Nadeau of Nadeau, Michigan. 2. Yesterday "Randolph" severely admonished his brother for getting in the "jug," but alas, today he also is consigned to that despicable place of detention. 3. The members of the "senseless" Christian Doctrine class are informed that they must either "bend or break." But no one worries for the most of them are "broke" now. HE KNEW THEM. Teacher—"Mr. Dolan, if your father can do a piece of work in seven days, and your Uncle John can do it in nine days, how long would it take both to do it?" Dolan—"They would never get done. They would sit down and tell fish stories." 5. C. Allen begins swimming rather early by taking a "high dive" into a mud puddle near the gymnasium. 7. Gonyea lures Lucchi into his den, (the gymnasium), and there treats him to a feast of blows. 9. The Academic Debating team, consisting of Messrs. Carroll, Scheller and Everson, gains a unanimous decision over the East Green Bay High School team.

Londo: "Why was Carr's seat in the study hall changed?" Carroll: "So his conversation with Vermeulen during study periods wouldn't disturb the whole school."

That Love is tame You can't deny. But who'll explain The reason why?

Though ages old It's ever young. And sweetly told In every tongue.

To poet's age, To athlete's fame, To learned sage, It's all the same.

The young, the old, The rich, the poor, No heart too cold For Cupid's lure. A. M.

10. At last one man is found who can phase the "tough guy" and this person is no other than Randolph. 12. Kilsdonk breaks his nose, for the second time this year, during a basketball game. 14. The Rector donates a Victrola for use in the recreation room.

In discussion as to the fitness for a certain arm of the army, Two f^ecifvfts Leonard L.: "Would I be suited for the cavalry ?" A. Scheller: "No, you would do for the supply company. You could be the army mule."

15. The last games of the major leagues are played this after­ noon. 16. The comedy, "Handy Andy," is successfully presented to a crowded house. Carr makes a great hit in his leading role. 17. The much longed for three day vacation at last arrives. Most of the stu­ dents leave for their homes. (125) A ROMAN CATHOLIC. A student was extolling the beauties of the church in his home town when a fellow-student wheeled about and asked him: "Is this church of yours Roman, Gothic, or Byzantine?" "Roman Catholic, of course." 18. "Oonah" becomes much vexed because of the gibes of the uncouth rabble. The three young gallants, "Mikado," "Osh­ kosh" and "Jarve," cautiously make their way to shady nooks behind the gymnasium, but un­ fortunately the sleuthhound, Goggins, is near at hand. 19. "Oonah" is becoming very popular, for he received a note today.

TOO CRUEL,

"I can't find any old clothes to put on the scarecrow," said Mr. Rousseau. "You might use some of the fancy duds Os­ car brought home from college," suggested his wife. "I'm only tryin' to scare the crows; not to make 'em laugh 'emselves to death." 20. Upon his return, "Greg" finds his morning oats awaiting him.

The prefect while doing scout duty after supper spies two men running at top speed toward town. Thinking it to be truants he follows at a "ten second clip," but much to his dismay finds his objects of pursuit to be town people who were running to catch the car. 22. Gonyea accomplishes the remarkable feat of praying while standing on his head. So numerous are photographers these days, that anyone, who does not have >^^ his "face snapped" five times a day, is considered fortunate.

THE JUG.

At four p. m. a weary train Comes straggling own the hall They are a greatly varied group Made up of large PT^ small. (126) And if you watch them you will see Their faces are all sad The whole "bunch" looks as if they thought They'd ne'er again be glad. Their hands are filled with pens and ink And many books they "lug," As onward to their fate they go To languish in the "jug." And in this sad, repentant throng You many times will see A few from Fourth year English Class Of good, old S. N. C. E. E.

25. Finnegan disturbs the quiet of the study hall by his snoring. 26. Wonder of wonders! Bings breaks his glasses by only stepping on them. 27. "Greg" is compelled to write out the morning prayers. This is a novel and seemingly an efficacious way of praying. 28. Detective "Sherlock" Verbeten finds his "imported chapeau" rather muti­ lated, but proceeds slowly with his characteristic caution and diplomacy and of course fmds the culprit. 29. First sign of Spring—Dohoney's tooth-brush shedding its bristles. THE NEW MOTHER. "When you kissed your weeping mother good-bye and went out into the world to make your fortune, I presume her last tearful injunction was for you to be good?" Bill: "No, make good." The "Elite Fistic Club" organizes to oppose the strong band of "Putnas." Apr, "Greg" gets an April shower on the water fountain. Third quarterly examinations. No ponies in evidence. For another day these terrible examinations vex us. 1:00 p. m. Vacation for one whole week. The "Des Peres" goes to print. "Adieu."

You may blame us for our nonsense And for using hackneyed jokes; You may think our work is nothing But an empty, worthless hoax.

Well—, if you endured what we did, There is not a single doubt, That you'd compliment and thank us For the things that we left out.

Des Peres Board.

W. DOHONEY. (127) YE MEN OF TOMORROW.

MM Freshmen '17 In the college Freshmen year, Few have had as great career As that once familiar class:— . The Freshmen '17.

Every lip proclaimed their praise, Every one his hat did raise, When he passed such worthy youths:— The Freshmen '17.

All that happened in this class Went from mouth to mouth, alas, Many scandals oft were blamed On Freshmen '17.

Great in numbers was this set, Ten such lads you never met: Yes, and full of mischief too:— The Freshmen '17.

"Wassy" was the star at ball:— Well I now to mind recall Lightning plays of his at first:— Of Freshman '17.

Egbert never could forget Pretty damsels he had met: His dreams were far beyond the sway Of Freshman '17.

"Hank" the brightest boy of all, Worked and sweat like one in thrall. "Marlow and her Beau," he read:— This Freshman '17.

Leist, in whom no envious thought Was, nor ever could be wrought, Put the laugh in all of us:— The Freshmen '17. (129) I

"Art," with silver tongue content, Left no room for argument; He would occupy it all:— This Freshman '17.

"Ted," who strove to know "Genung," To this author's ruling clung; Such deep thoughts were never heard By Freshmen '17.

"Pete," the next one on the list, Is no great dialogist; Yet, a genial boy he is:— This Freshman '17.

"Blacky" was our drummer boy; But the brew'ry was his joy; "Something" called him back to Misch'cot:— This Freshman '17.

Now comes Charlie, last not least, Hopes some day to be a priest; Then to raise his name above The Freshmen '17.

Now, you all will quite agree, They should not have left out me:— A Freshman '17. Randolph Lonier, Acad. '17.

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"Go, little book!" so scribes of old Began their closing prayer; And with this, too,—our benison,— We send thee forth, "Des Peres."

Go, little book! the labor done That makes thee what thou art, A record of our works and days, We bid thee now depart.

Go, tell St. Norbert's faithful sons Whatever place they fill,— Among the memories of her past Their college holds them still.

And be thou, too, in years to come The token that recalls The friends of yore and happy hours Within her hallowed walls. A. M. K. '16.

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Telephone 151 DE PERE, WIS. Telephone; De Pere, 369-W

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STU DIO AT WEST DE PERE WISCONSIN

Member The Art Institute Alumni Association, Chicago, III., and Photographers' Association of America, Washington, D. C.

HOME PHOTOGRAPHY MOTION PICTURE RECORDS in "Still" and Motion Child Life, Home Incidents, Anniversaries, Pictures Weddings, Lawn Fetes, Amateur Plays, Country Estates. Prize Stock.

Your Favorite Fountain Pen FOR The fountain pen is not a luxury, but a necessity. Its SHOES use is universal. - Nearly everybody who writes needs AND one. If you happen to be one of the few who do not own one, come in and see ELECTRIC SHOE our line. We sell REPAIRING PARKER'S SEE and all of the other good ones. Our line is complete and affords a wide range of WM. VAN DYK prices from $1 to $6. Every pen is guaranteed. We£ De Pere, Wis. JOHN ARENT Phone 204-J We& De Pere, Wis. 1 Let us start you on the "Light" way

HOUSE WIRING A SPECIALTY

Dealers in "Everything Electrical"

De Pere Eledric Light & Power Co. DE PERE, WISCONSIN

DO YOUR TRADING

AT JOHN WILLEMS Weft De Pere Cor. Main & Fifth

THE STORE WHERE QUALITY AND QUANTITY MEET Largest Furniture House north of Milwaukee. Honest and square dealing with every­ body. We back it up with our guarantee.

Undertaking and Embalming is our specialty. Calls answered promptly. Open Day and Night. Give us a call. - - Phone 57. FRANK SCHUMERTH De Pere, Wisconsin.

CTIEFEL'C kJ 'The Quality Store" lJ 304 NORTH WASHINGTON STREET GREEN BAY, WIS.

A Real Clothing Store FOR MEN AND BOYS \ FOR YOUR j : ICE CREAM AND CANDIES j ; GO TO US ; ' We have Fancy Sundaes, Sodas, Cold Drinks j

WASSENBERG BROS. BAKERY AND CONFECTIONERY

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| DE PERE GREEN HOUSE j J FRANK WILLEMS, Prop. J

J DEALER IN J ; Potted Plants, Shrubs, Cut Flowers, Etc. j

J Phone 177 WEST DE PERE, WIS. j i Yard and Office Near St. Paul Depot Phone No. 23 *

\ CENTRAL LUMBER CO. j ! LUMBER ; Lath, Shingles, Po^ls, J Lime, Pulp Planter, Hair and Stucco, J Building Papers J

i Estimates Promptly Furnished Your Trade Respectfully Solicited t

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MOORE STOVES ALWAYS PLEASE SEE E. X. COLLETTE

' 3% SAVINGS 3%

BEGIN YOUR ACCOUNT TODAY IT MEANS SUCCESS BECAUSE THE MAN WHO CAN BUILD UP A SAVINGS ACCOUNT WILL SUCCEED IN LIFE

THE NATIONAL BANK OF DE PERE Made In De Pere

Milled from seledled Minnesota and Dakota wheat, our flour is high in color, uniform in quality and is a de­ pendable flour under all conditions for family use.

You have our personal guarantee . with every sack The John P. Dousman Milling Co. De Pere, Wisconsin

We pride ourselves on the fadt that we carry as complete a line of General Merchandise

as is shown in Brown County

LEE BROS. CO. DE PERE, WIS.

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INSURANCE Is a necessity for protection. FIRE, LIFE, HEALTH, ACCIDENT, TORNADO, BONDS, and every form of AUTO INSURANCE, such as FIRE, THEFT, COLLISION, and LIABILITY, represented by the Leading Companies of the World. Come and make a call. HERB. J. SMITH 113 So. Broadway Phone 13 De Pere, Wis.

CITY MEAT MARKET MAX L. FRANC, Prop. Main Avenue - West De Pere, Wis.

With our new sanitary refrigerating plant we are prepared to give our customers better satisfaction.

CALL AND INSPECT OUR PLANT

We also carry a supply of Green Vegetables and Fish in season

J. V. D. WYMELENBERG DEALER IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE Butter and Eggs a Specialty W. WRIGHTSTOWN. WIS. Fine Watch Repairing, Diamond THE WEST Settings and Jewelry Work CONFECTIONERY a Specialty ESTABLISHED 1873

I have a fine line of &ock CANDIES, ICE CREAM, K.F. KELLER & SONS FRUITS, CIGARS, DIAMONDS CIGARETTES, Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, TOBACCO Silverware, Etc. and POST CARDS

Splendidly Equipped Optical Parlors JOSEPH TONEY Eyes Correctly Tested and Fitted Main Avenue Telephone 332-J P. O. Box 349 814 College Ave. APPLETON, WIS.

D. L. & W. Scranton Leads All Others

Because it comes from the richest veins of coal in the heart of Amer- ca's hard coal field. All the way from the mine to your bin, it re­ ceives the mo& careful handling and preparation.

TRY OUR SERVICE TELEPHONE 6 THE A. G. WELLS CO. THE F. KASTER COMPANY 229-231 Pine Street GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN

IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN General Church Goods and Religious Articles

FRAMING A SPECIALTY Clerical Clothing, Cassocks, Suits, Overcoats and Priests' Cloaks Made to Measure

RELIABLE GOODS REASONABLE PRICES

INCOMPARABLY IN THE LEAD ARE THE PUBLICATIONS OF THE HEYRMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY DE PERE, WISCONSIN

BROWN COUNTY DEMOCRAT AND DE VOLKSSTEM The First Mentioned Excells any Other Weekly in Wisconsin in News Service in Editorial Features, and in Modern Make-up The Second is in a Class by Itself

The Job Printing Department of the Heyrman Publishing Go. Distances All Printing Establishments in the Fox River Valley in Style of Composition, Type Display and Press Work

Subscribe for the "Brown County Democrat" Subscribe for the *'D e Volksstem" Have Your Printing Done at Our Job Office

HEYRMAN PUBLISHING COMPANY Phone 162 and 162-J 128 S. Broadway, De Pere, Wisconsin GENTLEMEN Exclusive Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Store, always the newest and mo£t up-to-date styles for Men who want to be well dressed. SECOR & ST. GEORGE DE PERE, WIS.

KNOELLER ELECTRIC CO. Eledlrical Supplies, Fixtures and Lamps, Storage Battery Plants

We specialize in repairing and charging Automobile and Farm Lighting Plant Batteries of all makes. All work guar­ anteed.

Call on us when you have trouble with your storage batteries.

Phone 257-J. DE PERE, WIS.

G. A. VAN SUSTEREN GENERAL STORE

BUSIEST STORE IN DE PERE Because we sell reliable merchandise at a lower price than any other store and never deviate from our motto "FAIR, SQUARE AND LIBERAL" PHONE 47-W H. J. HART

DEALER IN READY-MADE CLOTHING Men's Furnishings and Shoes

YOU SAVE FROM $5.00 TO $10.00

Let us measure you out for a suit of clothes. A fit guaranteed. 1,300 samples to pick from.

WHEN BUYING COAL COKE WOOD

BUILDING MATERIAL

KEROSENE GASOLINE OILS

JUST For Service For Service and Quality Phone 100 and Quality DE PERE CO-OPERATIVE COAL CO. - *

De Pere's Newest and Newsiest Paper

The Favorite Home Weekly

All the News While It's New

THE KUYPERS PUBLISHING COMPANY 117 SOUTH BROADWAY DE PERE, WIS. TELEPHONE 16

Up-to-date Job Printing

New Type—New Styles—New Equipment \ "Des Peres" Is a Sample of Our Work

Estimates Furnished on Application The Place for Satisfaction in FOOTWEAR IS SCHWEITZER & LANGENBERG The Accurate Foot Fitters APPLETON WIS.

KETTENHOFEN BROS. HENRY VERBETEN

GENERAL KIMBERLY HORSESHOEING COAL DEALER

Wrightstown Wisconsin Kimberly Wisconsin

M. G. VERBETEN Buy Your Footwear at the DEALER IN THEO. A. WYDEVEN GENERAL SHOE STORE MERCHANDISE nan Tel. 9709 R 3 REPAIRING NEATLY DONE Main Street Kimberly - - Wisconsin KIMBERLY - - WIS.

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MAND&L w$ ENGRAVING CO. DESIGNING • ILLUSTRATING RETOUCHING OF PHOTOGRAPHS }

OF FINE PRINTING PLATES BY AL/Iy PROCESSED ______WOOD-CUTS • ELECTROTYPES

CAWKE.R BUILDING > MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN PHONES GRAND 805 806 Hart, Schaffner & Marx Exclusive Models for Young Men

Young men like to dress well; but not like every­ body else; they want something different, ex­ clusive, individual.

Hart, Schaffner & Marx 1917 Varsity Fifty Fivers are different suits.

We have a big variety to choose from; lots of new ideas.

THE CONTINENTAL Copyright Hart Schaitm.f Uiviarx * APPLETON, WIS. We Pay Car Fare %\}t fallowing pa^es Ifaite Jiecit especially reserttefr Ux t^ose firms tljat tyatre totttslf£j& material fax % |b]jle $f all styotom akoite. DOWNEY HEATING & SUPPLY CO. MILWAUKEE, WIS.

Heating, Ventilating and Power Plants

MARINE SUPPLIES AND MACHINE SHOP

Contractors for Boyle Hall

WEST DE PERE, WISCONSIN

Your New College Buildings are faced with Streator Shale-Tex Brick from Streator, Illinois THE NEW EMBOSTEX ROUGH TEXTURE has an artistic rough texture that is different. Its rich and bright colors please the most fastidious. STREATOR SHALE-TEX PRODUCT includes Smooth and Rough Texture Face Brick in Seventeen distinct styles and shades. SHALE-TEX FACE BRICK are equally well suited for Bank or Government Buildings, Church or School, Luxurious Apartment or Small Home. STREATOR BRICK COMPANY STREATOR, ILLINOIS KUEHL/S FURNITURE IS UP TO STANDARD I handle the following World's Standard Goods: The Globe Wernicake Book-cases Hoosier Kitchen Cabinets Sealy Mattress—the best in the world The Way Sagless Bed Spring—no other like it—none as good The Standard Sewing Machine—the setstraight style Heywood Brother and Wakefield Co. Line PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT. I CAN SAVE YOU MONEY F. W. KUEHL, DePere, Wis., Phone 40 UNDERTAKING A SPECIALTY

DAN KIDNEY & SON

MANUFACTURERS OF GASOLINE LAUNCHES AND SAIL BOATS

ROW BOATS, HUNTING BOATS, CANOES,

OARS AND PADDLES

WEST DE PERE WISCONSIN

EAT WHAT YOU LIKE AND YOU'LL LIKE WHAT YOU EAT AT THE HOME RESTAURANT DELANEY & SMITH WEST DE PERE, WIS.

VANDEN WILDENBERG BROS. General Blacksmithing and Repairing Little Chute, Wisconsin DE PERE MARBLE AND GRANITE WORKS VICTOR VAN GEMERT, Prop. MONUMENTS

Write for Designs and Prices

WEST DE PERE - - - WISCONSIN

STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN! Remember that we carry all the lead­ ing makes of SHOES FOR LADIES AND MEN and that in every instance our prices are $1.00 less than anywhere for the same make. Should this not induce you to buy here? You will also find the styles unlimited, thus enabeling you to secure just what you want. Why pay more for no more? BERT WALL OPPOSITE ORPHEUM THEATER HAGERT BUILDING

DIFFERENTLY BETTER GOODS THE FLECK HARDWARE CO. Hardware, Paints, Oils, Glass, Sporting Goods.

DE PERE, WISCONSIN Heat That Costs the Least

HERBERT DOWNDRAFT SMOKELESS BOILERS INSTALLED IN St. Norbert's College, West De Pere, Wis.

BY B. B. Shine, Green Bay, Wis.

Because the cheapest grade of mine run coal can be burned without smoke. Black smoke means, coal, and coal means money. Besides filling the atmos­ phere with poisonous gases and soot. When making a selection of boilers be sure you get the Herbert because they are durable, economical and smokeless.

HERBERT BOILER COMPANY Root and La Salle Streets CHICAGO ILLINOIS Dark Hollow Indiana Brown&one used in the construction of the St. Norbert's College building is recognized as the peer of all Indiana Limestone. Architects, Contractors and Owners de­ sirous of securing the best should insist on Dark Hollow Indiana Limestone.

Quarried By The Consolidated Stone Company BEDFORD, IND.

BRANCH OFFICES AT Chicago, 111., 1047 Marquette BIdg. Detroit, Mich., 601 Stevens Bldg. New York City, 8 Wesl 40th St. Kansas City, Mo., 304 Shukert Bldg. Toronto, Ont., Builders Exchange.

PETER FRANKEN Contractor and Builder

Superintendent in Con£rudion of Boyle Hall DE PERE, WIS. Ite xtrtslt hr tlrmtk ilte Imstrass mm ml}& h&tit bttn s*r genmns* tn omtrilrottng; to tlte fttrencfed success xrf mtr fourth. .All totlro imslr hx sitjrptfrt "Pes JJeres" can fro sxr Jrjr patomfettig ilr0si> tultasi* aftfrertise- ntc-nts appear an tire pc&teefchtg pa^e-s.

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