THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY
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FOR OCTOBER 1919 Published By The West Virginia Collegiate Institute Institute, W. Va. The Institute. Monthly
Entered as second-class matter. January 29.1914. at the post-office at Institute. West Vir- ginia. under the act of March 3. 1879.
Vol. 12 OCTOBER 1919 Number 1
Devoted to the Interests of The West Virginia Collegiate Institute Twenty-five Cents the Scholastic Year. Five Cents Per Copy
CONTENTS
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Editorials 2 President J. W. Davis 2 New Teachers 5 Sunday School 7 Sunday Night Activities 7
Y. W. C. A. Notes 7
Literary Activities 8
Chapel Notes 8 Athletic Activities 11 Humor and Wit 11 Locals and Personals 12
N. B. Communications for publication should be given or sent to the Editor or Managing Editor. All news will reach these columns through the Editors.
EDITOR JOHN W. DAVIS
MANAGING EDITOR S. H. Guss
BUSINESS MANAGER C. E. MITCHELL The Institute Monthly Entered as second-class matter. January 29.1914. at the post-office at Institute. West Vir- ginia. under the act of March 3. 1879_
VoL 12 OCTOBER 1919 No.1
EDITORIALS
N this, the i nit i a 1 among the state, city, and county number for this scho- educational circle.' All these are lastic year, we pledge but links in a chain, and we believe an e w 0 u r vows of it is for the best interests of the service to the work of education race and state for us to advise in as exemplified in the function of this way. . this school. After the first number, state- A greater endeavor than ever ments of subscription will be mail- shall be made to carry the school ed to all who receive the Monthly. to every section of the state, and The Postal law forbids carrying to enlist a responsive cooperation any but bona-fide subscribers. from those sources whence the The presence of new impulse is great number of our student body already apparent in the conduct must come. of institutional affairs. Teachers To accomplish this we want you, and Student body are rapidly ac- our readers (in a maximum degree customing themselves to require- the Alumni, Students, former stu- ments and falling in line. The dents, and friends of the School) outlook for great things is very to become missionaries to assist promising. us in preaching the West Virginia Collegiate Institute the greatest influence for moral and civic uplift PRESIDENT JOHN W. DAVIS in the State. We want you to feel that our On August 20, past, Prof. John columns are always open for ar- Warren Davis of Savannah, Geor- ticles telling about the good the gia was chosen to succeed Profes- race is doing in the state along the sor Byrd Prillerman as president line we are working. of the West Virginia Collegiate In- We wish to cement and standard- stitute. ize the interests that are common After an exhaustive search of BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF OLR CAMPUS The Great Kanawha A SCENE NEAR OUR BOAT LANDING THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY 5 available aspirants, Mr. Davis was Prof. Davis brings to this work, the unanimous choice of the Advis- vigor, efficiency, and modern ideas ory Board. The decision of the of the task required here. His Board was made without any solic- wide knowledge of men and busi- itations whatever on the part of ness, acquired as teacher and reg- Prof. Davis. ister at Morehouse College and as Prof. Davis is one of the brilliant War Secretary of the 12th St. Y. M. C. A. in Washington, D. C.,has fittingly prepared him for the posi- tion here. A prominent weekly voices the sentiments of the patrons of the school,when it expressed editoii- ally that, the election of President Davis means a higher develop- ment for the student body of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute and will have a wholesome effect upon the educational system of the whole stateas regards the colored people. President Davis' family consists of himself, Mrs. Davis, and two in- fant daughters.
NEW TEACHERS
JOHN W. DAVIS Miss Gertrude L. Watkins, our President of the West Virginia Collegiate Institute new assistant in Domestic Arts, is a graduate of the Teachers College, young men of the Negro race in of Howard University, Washing- this country, and thru his efficient ton, D. C., and a student in sum- work in education, business, and mer courses in Chicagoand Colum- socialservice, has acquired a na- bia University. tional reputation as a scholar and She was formerly Director of the a man of deeds. Domestic Department in the State He is a graduate of Morehouse Normal School of Montgomery, College,Atlanta Georgia and the Alabama where she acquired a C . a 0 Universit Chica Illi- fund of practical experience that nois. places her far above the novice in 6 THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY - THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY 7 her line of work at this institu- was critic teacher in the Virginia at the end of his Junior year. He lar prayer and song services, tion. Normal and Industrial Institute, saw thirteen months service as special programs are being ren- Petersburg, Virginia. Ordinance and Regimental Supply dered. Mr. A. A. Taylor of Washington She was married in the summer Sergeant in several Camps. On October the fifth Miss Terry D. C., graduated with the highest of 1919 to Mr. A. A. Taylor of Mr. Savoy also served as assis- rendered "The Holy City." The distinction from the University of Washington, D. C. This union tant Coach of the Germantown Glee Club sang a folk song, after Michigan in 1916. was but the happy culmination of Athletic Club in Philadelphia, Pa. which Mr. Davis gave an interest- Mr. Taylor majored in Mathe- a romance that began in their stu- ing talk on "The Transfiguration." matics and English, and comes to dent days, at the famous Universi- On October the twelfth, the cho- this School highly qualified for ty of Michigan. SUNDAY SCHOOL rus rendered special music, and the chair of mathematics which he By education and experience Mr. Guss talked on "The Search holds. In 1914-15 he taught Eng- Madame Taylor is well fitted for The following officers were For Christ." It is the aim of the lish and Civics in Tuskegee Insti- her work. She is a member of elected for the scholastic year of school to vary the programs so tute, Alabama. From 1917-1919 the Alpha Kappa Alpha Greek So- 1919-1920: W. A. Spriggs, Super- that they will be both interesting Mr. Taylor was Industrial Secre- rority. intendent, Inez Ward, Secretary, and elevating. tary for the National League on Francis Jones, Assistant Secretary, Henry Davis, Treasurer. Urban conditions among Negroes Mr. Walker J. Bacon, our new Altho it is rather difficult to Y. C. A. NOTES in New York City, and until Sep- Physical Director, and teacher in w. estimate the progress and ef- tember 1919, he was Social Secre- Bacteriology, is a graduate mem- ciency of our Sunday School at so tary of the Y. M. C.A., Washington, ber of the M. Street High School, The Y. W. C. A. is one of the early a date, we can say that the D. C. Washington, D. C., class of 1910. greatest christian organizations of spirit manifested by the students In the Summer of 1919, Mr. He afterwards took his degree the world. If the young ladies of and teachers has been an ex- Taylor was married to Miss Harriet from Syracuse University, class of this institution grasp the opportu- E. Wilson of Fowler, Indiana. He ceedingly commendable one. We nities and advantages afforded to 1915. Mr. Bacon taught from 1915 can also express a wish that this is member of the Alpha Phi Alpha to in the V. N. & at them by this organization, it will 1919 1. 1. spirit, together with a more electri- Greek Fraternity. Petersburg, Virginia. not only tend to change the social As teacher of mathematics, and fying one, will not only continue conditions that exist among the commandant of the boys' dormi- but that a marked progress will be students, but will make pure, tory, he fits into the scheme well. Mr. William F. Savoy, secretary shown throughout the following strong, christian women. to Pres. Davis, is a graduate of M. Sundays. The Y. W. C. A. has started out Street High School-Business De- Let us all come to Sunday School this year with much enthusiasm. Mrs. A. A. Taylor nee Miss Har- partment - Washington, D. C., realizing that our christian ser- A large number of girls have at- riet Ethel Wilson of Fowler, Indi- Class of 1916. vices mean much toward perpetu- tended, and it is the ardent desire ana has been secured as our French . He was a captain of the High ating our happiness here . of the officers that the spirit of in- teacher. . School Cadets, and a member of terest which has been manifested, Mrs. Taylor is a graduate of the winning foot-ball, base-ball and the past few Sundays, will be con- Michigan University, of the class Social teams. SUNDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES tinued. Then we shall have one of 1917. He took his Normal and Com- of the best Y. W. C. A's. in this In 1917-18 she taught English in mercial courses at Temple Univer- Some new features have been country. Prairie View College, Prairie View, sity, Philadelphia, Pa. but enlisted added to the regular Sunday even- Texas. In 1918-19 Mrs. Taylor in the service of the United States ing services. Instead of the rezu- --. - 8 THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY
LITERARY ACTIVITIES once under the direction of Prof. Guss, but no permanent organiza- HE Committe on Liter- tion has been yet effected. Aside ary Activities under from their usual function, the so- the direction of Prof. cieties propose this year to devel- W. D. Johnson of the op material for intercollegiate and English Department proposed that interscholastic debates, the ar- there should be formed, at the rangements for which will be sub- school this year, two literary soci- sequently announced. eties; the one comprising students from the college and normal courses, the others to be composed CHAPEL NOTES of students from the secondary schools. Prof. A. A. Taylor was The most interesting hour in the pointed advisor to the college and students life at the West Virginia normal group and Prof S. H. Guss Collegiate Institute is chapel hour. was placed in charge of the secon- At this time teachers, students and dary group. Following the adop- visitors gather in commodious tion of these proposals, Prof. Tay- Hazlewood hall and engage in lor met the college and normal quiet, simple devotional exercises, group in the chapel, Friday Even- and listen to interesting and edu- ing September 26 and effected a cational talk by the-teachers and temporary organization. At a la- visitors. All of these tend to ter meeting, the following officers broaden the visions and whet the were elected for the year: ambitions of all who attend. Many distinguished visitors have President Henry Davis" honored the Institution by their 1st Vice President.. Herman Few presence and inspiring words of 2d Vice President... . " ..Maude Rice advice, bringing directly to th~ Secretary .. " Gene Redmond Assistant Secretary. Eisie Davis minds of those assembled, experi- Critic Willis Lewis ences gathered in a progressive Treasurer Cieoia Gray world. Judge Advocate William Ferguson President Davis' many words of Sergt. at Arms Houston Jackson wisdom and advice have been op- The society failed to elect a Jour- portune and appreciated, and we nalist. The name of the society daresay, there is not a student in has not yet been chosen, but the the school but has been greatly proposals have simmered down to benefited, and has received sound two; one of which will be selected advice which will prove of inesti- at the next meeting. mable value to him in his educa- The secondary group has met tional career. OUR Nxw GRAND STAI\D THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY 11
ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES should be a battle royal and Insti- tute does not expect to be second UR school has entered best. Other teams that will proba- into a new era of its bly be met will include the Vir- athletic activities. The ginia Seminary, the Va. Normal ac qui sit ion of Mr. and Industrial Institute and Wil- Walker J. Bacon, the former fa- berforce University. mous Syracuse University athlete, as Athletic Coach and Director of HUMOR AND WIT Physicial Education marks a defi- nite advance in the athletic history of the school. Coach Bacon has New Student-" 'Fesser, I thinks initiated a course of physicial edu- I ought to make a higher class. cation that tends, at once, to train I'se studied both Latin and Greek students to become teachers of besides English." physical education, to correct Examiner-"Well, I'll examine physical defects in the students you in English first. What is a and to develop material that will sentence?" augment the number of candidates New Student-CScratching his for the several varsity athletic head)-"A sentence-why, 'erdats teams. Volley ball, tennis, basket- what you gits when you goes 'fore ball, baseball and football teams the Judge." will hold fort in proper season. Examiner-"All right, I'm the The football season is well under Judge. I Sentence you to one way. The team has not yet had year in the Sub-Fresh class." a contest but the large number of -0- promising candidates for the eleven Teacher (Plane Geometry)- gives assurance to the student "When is a figure said to be square? body and rooters of a team of no Thoughtful Student-"When mean strength. The big game of its on the level." the season will be played on N 0- -0- vember 1st when the Howard TeacherC English '-"Why did University team will engage the Brutus run on his sword?" home team on the local field. Bright Student Cthinking of These teams have met twice before; world's series)-"There were two the first game resulted in 7-7 the out, sir; and Mark Anthony score, but the second game gave signalled to run on anything." the Institute warriors a 7-6 vic- -0- tory over the Howard eleven on the latter's grounds. On the face It's easier to follow the races of things, the coming contest than it is to get ahead of them. 12 THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY
LOCALS AND PERSONALS E. Church of Charleston conducted devotional exercises in an impres. The faculty reception, the even- sive manner. The speakers were ing of October 10, to President and very sanguine as to the future out- Mrs. Davis was well attended by look for the school. the invited guests. The dining hall was decorated for the occasion The enrollment is 308 and the and the Misses Maude Dandridge acceptance of over fifty more ap- and Irene Bowe by their piano and plications has not been decided vocal selections, added much to upon. The applications of several the passing of the evening. young ladies have been denied Prof. J. W. Robinson of North from a lack of room. Fork, a member of the State Ad- The president has chosen an ex- visory Board was a visitor the ecutive council from among the
10th. inst. Prof. Robinson spoke I members?f t~efaculty. His action to the student body and faculty at has been justified as evidenced by the Chapel period, and his remarks the added despatch put into the were well received. recent sitting of his faculty. Messrs. L. Spurlock of Peoria Ill. President Davis has received the and Mr. Gillard of Huntington, offer Of. six prizes of $25.00 each also visited the School the 10th. to be. given to students of the inst. Mr. Spurlock is an alumnus, Collegiate Insti~ute, for intellectual and was visiting both his Alma moral, and literary excellence. Mater, and his brother A. C. Spur- Details a.s to the conditions and lock, Supt. of Mechanical Indus- donors. WIll be published in these tries. Both gentlemen made in- columns later. teresting talks at the Chapel exer-. M~s. Virgie Keffer Smoot of cises. Madison, a graduate of this school Exercises honoring the installa- and a former teacher, was a tion of Prof. J. W. Davis, the new pleasant visitor the opening week. president were held at 10 a. m. She brought her nephew to school. September 17 at the West Vir- Miss Leach of Zanesville, Ohio ginia Collegiate Institute auditor- is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. ium. The speakers for the occa- Spurlock of West Hall. Mrs. sion were State Superintendent M. Spurlock entertaine:l a few of her P. Shawkey, State Supervisor of friends in honor of her guest the Colored Schools, W. W. Sanders, evening of the 17th. State Supervisor of Rural Schools, Mrs. Mae Jones, another of our R. I. Roudenbusch, and Dr. W. L. loyal grads and at present teach- Jones,?f Charleston. Rev. C. W. ing in Cedar Grove was at home Cummmgs, pastor of Simpson M. in the village the 17 and 18 inst.