THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY FOR DECEMBER 1918 Published By The West Virginia Collegiate Institute Institute, W. Va. The Institute Monthly The Institute Monthly Entered as second-class matter, January 29,1914, at the post-Office at Institute, West Vir- Entered 81 second-class matter, January 29, 1914, at the post-Office at Institute, West Vir- ginia, under the act of Marh 3, 1879. ginia, under the act of March 3, 1879. Vol. 11 DECEMBER 1918 No.2 Vol. 11 DECEMBER 1918 Number 2 II Devoted to the Interests of The West Virginia Collegiate Institute ~====Tw==en=t=Y-=fi=ve==c=en=t=s=th=e=s=c=ho=l=as=ti=c=Y=e=ar=.==========F=i=ve==ce=n=ts==p=er=c=o=p=Y===D EDITORIALS CONTENTS r.=======;l HE eleventh hour of orgy of murder and destruction, PAGE II the eleven th day of it must dawn upon us that some the eleventh month of our well established ideals must Editorials 3 T of 1918, should ever be reconstructed. Perhaps, a be rem em b ere d. greater opportunity, to begin such "Golden Thoughts" 4 For the first time in reconstruction, can arise in no 4 A letter from Mr. Shawkey L-- --' four years, it more fitting places than our A letter from Mr. Hartshorn 5 marked a general cessation of that schools. carnival of death which, involving We are convinced by the Hun's A letter from Mr. Marsh 5 the whole world, has ravaged the acknowledgment of defeat, that A letter from the Commissoner of Agriculture 5 continent of Europe. the most efficient educational Joint meeting of the West Virginia Teachers' Association 6 When it was authoritatively system of the world means but Athletics 7 learned, that the first step for temporary ascendency, if the peace were taken, a thanksgiving principles of justice are disre- First Recital 7 went up from victors and van- garded. Douglass Vanquishes Sumner 8 quished that was heard around In the height of the evidence that Senior English Rhetoricals 9 the world. confronts us, no rational being will To the schools of the country, it contest our proposition. Is it going 9 Y. M. C. A. Holds first Public Program meant a return to normal condi- beyond proper bounds then, to News from "Over There" 10 tions; a laying aside of recently urge more persistently that change The French Republic 11 adopted martial characteristics for in the life of the schools, which will the resumption of activities more Locals and Personals 14 assure such efficiency and charac- in consonance with an era of peace; ter in the lives of their product, a further continuance of the at- that greed will be minimized, and N '. B. C~mmunications for publication should be given or sent to the Editor or tempt to educate the citizenry "Right will make might"? Managmg Editor. All news will reach these columns through the Editors. that it may prove the most valu- -0- EDITOR BYRD PRILLERMAN able asset for the prosperous existence of the state. The addresses of Reverend John- MANAGING EDITOR S. H. Guss If we have learned anything son, and Professor Pickens were BUSINESS MANAGER C. E. MITCHELL from the means adopted to end this among the high lights of the joint , . -- - ----~-~.-.---~~ -- THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY 5 4 THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY the very pretty calendar for 1919 teachers association meeting at their loyalty and heroism. May calendar. It is a neat piece of with the compliments of your Col- Huntington the 28 and 29 of Nov- all who have fought and bled work and is a very appropriate and ember. It is hoped that each teach- for Democracy abroad find true useful means of advertising your lege Institute. It is unique and artful. er was especially inspired by the Democracy at home on their re- institution. I was pleased to note appeal for loyalty to the egro turn. that the Board of Control has a Wishing your work a great suc- copy of the calendar in its office. cess, I am, Church- A rise to worth has no more sta- The adoption of the school Code Thanking you for calling at- Very truly yours, bility than the vapor that covers by our Legislature would be a pro- tention to the publication, I am J. H. Stewart, the crest of some lofty peak, if gressive step in school law making. Very truly yours, Commissioner of Agriculture. that rise rests not upon some vir- The proposed new Code contains M. P. Shawkey. much of the best there is in present tue that, reaching down thru the A LETTER FROM MR. day school practice and should be ages, finds its footing in the teach- A LETTER FROM MR. HARTSHORN adopted.-B. P. ings of the lowly Nazarene. MARSH The message of the divine's ad- 85-89 Broad Street, dress ought to fall with great im- Charleston, W. Va., Boston, Mass. pressiveness upon every teacher December 10,1918. Oct. 17, 1918. who heard it. My name for every true man in Byrd Prill erman, My dear Mr. Prillerman: -0- these United States will be the Institute, W. Va. Enclosed please find a folder honorable name of "American." We are aware that the preva- Dear Sir: setting forth some of the work My reference to all new Ameri- lence of the flu in some sections, I wish to thank you for a copy done by the "Committee on work cans born in other lands shall prevented the attendence of a of your artistic school calendar among the Negroes" of the Inter- never be dishonored by slurs, nick- number of teachers, yet there which came to me a few days ago. national Sunday School As- names or hyphens. were many, to whom the time was This will be a pleasing reminder of sociation. My purpose shall be to dis- granted, who did not think enough your institution, and will doubtless Results accomplished in the last courage in the native born the love of their work to make the journey. for titles, to help every immigrant serve a good purpose among the seven years demand yet larger ac- We do not deny the right of an to forget his hyphens and to be alumni and friends of the school. tivity and by master minds. individual to dispose of his time as proud of the name American and Very truly yours, The next quadrennium should he sees fit; but we do hold that to stamp out the use of such nick- J. F. Marsh. witness wonderful advance in the teachers should avail themselves names as words of derision of the christian education of the Negro of every opportunity of improve- foreign-born.-American Youth. through trained teachers. ment. A LETTER FROM THE Will you serve on the Com- It should not be forgotten, that COMMISSIONER OF mittee that is to have this work in school officials are more and more A LETTER FROM MR. AGRICULTURE charge for the next four years? observant of those teachers who are SHAWKEY We do not know where you can alive. Charleston, ·W. Va., earn larger dividends. -0- Charleston, W. Va., December 6, 1918. Yours cordially, December. 11, 1918. Dear Mr. Prillerman: The War is over, and and our W. N. Hartshorn, My dear Mr. Prillerman: boys are returning home. Let us I appreciate very much, indeed, President Priscilla Publishing Co. accord them the recognition due I have received your school your thoughtfulness in sending me Kindly reply by early mail. 6 THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY THE INSTITUTE MONTHLY 7 of Keystone, coresponding secreta- standard modern composers. The W. Va. T eachers' Association, and ry; J. W. Robinson, of North Fork Verdi, and Burleigh featured as The Teachers' Association of Northern West treasurer. composers of the vocal numbers Association of Northern West sung. Virginia Hold Rousing Meeting at Virginia; H. D. Hazlewood of THE PROGRAM Parkersburg, president; Irene Hcntington, Novmeber, 28-29 In The Fields Russian Folk Song Chilton of Parkersburg, secretary; Girls' Chorus W. O. Armstrong of Fairmont, Spanish Dance (piano duet) ...Moszkowski r.=======:;l OR the first time in Norfolk and Western Valley was treasurer. Eloise Lovette the history of the very noticeable. Parkersburg was chosen as the Mrs. Mitchell two associations. a Among the important topics convention city for the next session Harp Sounds Mayer F joint session was considered, were steps to advance of the North State association. Ardell Gregory held November 28 Negro education in the state by The Shower Verdi and 29 in the Car- legislative enactment, and to Girls' Chorus 1-::====..1 negie Library, and standardize the high schools and Summer School The Spinning Wheel Stojowski Lillie Mosby Douglass School, Huntington, grade schools. At the West Virginia Collegiate Papillons Schuett West Virginia. The presidents of Resolutions were adopted com- Institute Margaret Jones the two associations, Professors A. mending the people of Huntington June 16-July 25, 1919 Merry Maids of Spain . W. Curtis and J. Rupert Jefferson, for their courteous treatment, From the Princess Bonnie had formulated a program for the pledging anew the allegiance of Girls' Chorus occasion that was rich in essentials the teachers to all that stands for FIRST RECITAL In the Canyon Dennee so desirable for a progressive teach- loyalty and the conservation of Mary Cundiff er. resources, and recommending to Under the supervision of Mrs. Wedding Day Grieg Since there are about five-hun- the State Boards the standardising E. M. Mitchell, the vocal and piano Marie Robinson dred Negro teachers employed in of salaries in the state schools. students rendered a credetiable Good Bye Tosti I' Girls' Chorus the state, it was anticipated that a A permanent state organization, selection of musical numbers in joint session would induce a bum- of the principals of West Virginia's Barcarolle Dett the first recital of the scholastic Ednora Prillerman per enrollment; but the prevalence Colored High Schools was effected.