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Watertown, Wis., April 1923

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BEGINNING AND END Empires have lived and liavc flourished and have spread their doininions out wide; Empires have lived and have flourished and arc buried by time’s cruel tide.

They were built up with towers that reached to the skies.

They spread their doininions, powerful, wise.

They covered the world with a network of roads; Their ships came from far lands with rich, fragrant loads.

The kings and the monarchs that ruled at their head Their ashes are buried, silent and dead.

The towers they built are one with the earth.

Their ships in the sea have found a still berth.

But the songs they have sung and the words they have writ Oil the tower of fame enthroned will sit.

For the Empires that (lie are the birth of the Empires from the ruins that rise.

“The thing that is, it is that which shall be,” spake Solomon, the mighty and wise.

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THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Gerhard

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If we study English history, we find that England between the Elizabethan reign and 1760 acquired many possessions. To make these conquests, England engaged in numerous wars, which cost her many lives and piled up an immense debt. Very true is this of the War of the Spanish Succession, which harassed the Continent for thirteen years, and of the Seven Years War, which was fought not only on the battle fields of Europe, but also on those of distant India and far away America. Then followed the American Revolution and the great Napoleonic War, in both of which England could not have played her part so well if the In­ dustrial Revolution had not taken place, which transformed her in­ to a manufacturing country and placed her on a secure financial basis. This event affected not only the commercial progress of England, but also that of the whole world.

After the destruction of the invincible Armada and the founding of the East India Company, England’s authority, power, and commerce grew to such an extent that in 1763 England was the nation and the supreme ruler of the high seas. Every year great quantities of manufactured goods were sent abroad in English ships to Ireland, Europe, America, India, Asia, and Africa. All these goods were still carded spun, and woven in the scattered cottages of domestic weavers and weaver-farmers in the rural districts of the west and north of England by the hand cards, the spinning-wheel, and the cumbrous, old-fashioned loom. The pieces were gathered from the hamlets to the towns, from the towns to the seaports, over the poorest of roads and by the most primitive of conveyances. Now the time had come for sonic improvements in the methods of manufacture.

Although her trade had reached such a pass and although manufacturing had now become an important industry, agriculture was still the chief occupation of the people. The agricultural laborers formed one third of the working class and a large number even of the manufacturing class still worked in the fields for a por­ tion of the year, especially in the harvest time. The agricultur­ ists, though only about a half million more in number than the manufacturing classes, had a far larger proportionate income, in fact more than double. This was partly due to the agricultural improvements of this period and to the fact that manufactures were still carried on almost solely by hand, so that the output was comparatively small Thus there were two rivals at this time: the the landowners and the great merchants.

The transition from the domestic to the factory system was begun by four great inventions. The first was that of the spinning■jenny, patented by James Hargreaves in 1770, a small master-wea-

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I ver living near, Blackburn. The spinning jenny was a frame with a number of wheels side by side, which were fed by machinery, and by which many threads could be spun at once, instead of one, as had been the case in the olcl one-thread spinning-wheel. Har­ greaves first used this “jenny”，as he called it in honor of his wife, in his own house and was at once enabled to spin eight times as much yarn as before. One year later Sir Richard Arkwright in­ troduced his spinning machine, or “'vater-frame”，an improvement on a former invention of Wyatt’s, which was worked by water.

Soon an ingenious weaver, Samuel Crompton, combined the prin­ ciples of the previous inventions. His machine was known from its hybrid origin as the “nuilc”. The “mule” efTccted an enormous increase in production, for today 12,000 spindles are worked at once and by one spinner. This invention was such a success that by 1811 more than four and a half million spindles worked by “nuiles” \vcm*c in use in various English factories. Samuel Cromp­ ton, like many inventors, died in poverty.

So far all these invenlions increased the power of spinning tho ra'v material into yarn. Wliat was now lacking was a machine that would perform the same service for weaving. This difficulty was overcome when a Kentish parson. Reverend Edmund Cart­ wright, in 1775 perfected a power loom, which by the beginning of the ninctccMith century began to come into general use. As a recognition of the value of tliis invention Parliament voted him a gift of 10,000 pounds. Thus the hand-weaver was abolished and the old form of industry was doomed.

Although thtse marvelous inventions altered circumstances in !•'upland, they alone would not have wholly revolutionized the muiuilacturing, conditions. Power was necessary to operate these machines. At first horse power v.ras used. Soon water power was applied and special buildings were erected along streams where water power was availah'c. but not loni( after followed the appli cat ion of steam to manufacturing processes- Jn 1769 James Watt obtained his first patent for an improvement in the steam engine.

At first it was used in the pumping out of mines. Sixteen years later power was furnished by the steam engine to run a cotton mill. The enormous advantages of steam over water became so apparent that by the close of the century steam power was superceding water power.

The Industrial Revolution proved to be a success in many re­ spects. Between 1778 and 1802 the cotton trade was trebled. The iron industry, which had been declining on account of the exhaus­ tion of woods and forests, was revived again by introducing the steam engine to smelt the iron ore and furnish power for the blast.

This same invention also promoted the coal industry. Before the end of 1799 ten million tons of coal were mined in a year. Not

only in the woolen industry, but also in the output of cotton and in other branches of manufacturing, such as the production of metal, woolen and leather goods, were the late improvements adopted.

English commerce, both foreign and domestic, grew rapidly; ship­ ping increased. Soon England was covered with good roads. Improvements in canals were made long- before a system of canals was constructed that afforded transportation for goods through all parts of the country. The people flocked from the southern districts to the large cities of northern England, where laborers worked under strict regulations whereby they were rendered less independent than before. Those who could make use of the new methods of improvements accumulated immense fortunes. Within thirty years the population of England increased 43 per cent.

A revolution took place not only in the industrial, but also in agricultural world. Formerly the raising of turnips and other root crops was experimental, now it was practical. Clovers and artificial grasses came to be raised for hay. Farmers obtained new breeds of sheep and cattle by careful crossing and plentiful feed­ ing; the average size was almost doubled, while the meat, and in some cases the wool, was improved in quality in even greater pro­ portion. Men like Jethro Full, who introduced the “drill luisbandry,” Blakewell, known as a great improver of the breeds of cattle, and Arthur Young, the agricultural observer and writer of the century, became famous and renowned- Schemes were devised to carry out draining, marling and other forms of fertilizing, the agriculturists entered upon long and careful investigations, land­ lords and farmers who had large sums of money at llicir disposal trained their laborers in special processes. Since hi.cfh prices pre­ vailed, they were abundantly remunerated for their outlay. After a government Board of Agriculture had been esthlisbcd in 1793, numerous societies were organized to encourage and scien­ tific breeding. As in the industrial, so also in the agricultural revolution, the success must not be accounted for hv (he discover­ ies and inventions alone. The large amount of capital necessary to put up machinery for manufacturing and to follow out the im­ provements in the agricultural methods also made such a sudden change and success possi ble.

As successful as the Industrial Revolution was, there were many hardships to be endured. Those who were wedded to the old ways, who had neither the capital, the enterprise, nor the physical or the mental adaptability to attach themselves to the new ways were in utter misery. Among- the handloom weavers there were continuous struggles in the garrets and cellars of the factory towns, while the wages were being reduced, at times to a starvation level.

The small farmers engaged in spinning and otherr by-inidustries succumbed in competition with the larger producers .A reevival of

inclosures, the separation of land from common ground, or from the land of another, hy a fence or a barrier, occured. Displaced by these inclosures, many “open-field” farmers became paupers and vagabonds, wandering from place to place without finding a niche for themselves. The factory towns were filthy, cro\vded, and demoralizing. Although men, women, and children worked under certain restrictions, there was no systemized life. Instead of eight hours, laborers in those times often worked from twelve to fourteen hours a day. without being concerned about their health in the least. Wages were irregular. As a result of the wars carried on

by England heavy taxes were imposed on the working classes. thus reducing many to poverty. Not until many years after the Napoleonic War were conditions normal again.

Soon the factory system was introduced into foreign countries.

Our own country und erwent such a transformation about 1840, the effects of which were not evident until the second decade after the Civil War. In (iermany similar changes took place after the formation of the Empire. Shortly before 1900 Russia and Japan did their manufiicturing according to this system. In every country where such a change took place, people rushed from the country to the cities with resultant moral and political problems. In nearly every case legislative iiilervention followed to organize labor. Al­ though I he (lilVicultics that arose in England were not easily over­ come, this transformation gave the islanders a century’s start over licr rivals in the race for world supremacy. And such it proved result of the Industrial Revolution and of the many to be: wars in whidi England with her allies crushed other nations, John Bull up to ihc late war enjoyed the honor of being looked upon as the protector of the nations of the world.

A MAN，S A MAN Irwin J. Habeck—’24 Confused huhliub reigned in the senior assembly room in the Roosevelt high school in one of the large cities of our countrv. .

It was spring, and the editorial staff for the high school annual, “The Blaze，，’、was soon to be named. The appointment to the pos­ ition of editor-in-chief was to be decided by an essay by the two leaders in the class, Lionel Westerby and Ernst Dach. Westerby was the son of Floyd Westerby，president of the National Rubber Company, and as a result of his father's pos.t’on was the leader of society at the Roosevelt high. He was the eldest son and litul been badly spoiled by his father, whose ambitions for his son hadlecl him to grant his every wish. Still Lionel was intelligent and had a re­

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cord in classes \Vhicli was equalled only by that of Ernst Dach.

Dach’s parents had both been born in Germany. J lis father was • foreman in the rubber appliances factory of the National Rubber Company. Ernst was popular, for he always assumed a cool, thoughtful attitude toward everything he undertook, be it football or civics. Ever since their freshman year, Westcrby and Dach had been rivals in both athletics and class work. This rivalry had been characterised on Dach’s part by a sportsmanlike wish for the success of Westerliy, but on W esterby’s part l)y a haughty contempt of his opponent and his ability.

Now the linal contest had come. Westcrby was anxious for the appointment as editor-in-chief, because he saw in this victory revenge for all victories that Dach hiul won over him in the past.

Dach, too, desired the position, but because he knew that it woulcj please his parents to see their son honored thus. It ;ingc*rccl Wcsterby to see that more seniors wished Dach success tlimi him- lie resolved to write so mighty an essay that the faculty could not help recognizing his superior talents. He chose as his topic The Motives and Methods of Greek Philosophers.” How lie expected to cover that subject with his slight knowledge of philosophy and of life it is hard to say, but he felt that he needed a 1)ig- ihcnic to show his depth. Dach chose the subject, “What W'o, As ] I igli School Students, Ought To Get Out Of Our Training 'That Fits Us For Life.” He had thought that matter over often ami was confident of being able to express his thoughts clearly.

Dach’s expectations were not in vain, Mis ossav was wrillen in plain, clear English and carried out its thought: clearly. WVsUtby's essay was a failure. He was overwhelmed by his subject ami had written only high-sounding, empty phrases. Tlio rosult was obvious. Dach was appointed editor-in-chief.

When the appointnient was announced, Dach's friends con­ gratulated him profusely, for they were glad that Dach and not the supercilious Westcrby had been honored. Even the members of Westerby’s “superior” circle formally congratulated Dach. Westerb y, heowever, could not be persuaded to wish the victor well, for he wras stung deeply by his defeat and laid it ;ill to fuvorilism, failing to see that he was the cause of his own defeat.

When Dach, determined to offer his opponent a balm for his feelings, askecl Westerbv to write a story for the annual, Westerby lost control of himself and gave vent to his pent-up emotions by saying, “That’s right. Show your authority. Use every chance to show me that you’ve got the best of me. Some day the worm will turn. Then V\\ do the requesting and you'll do the obeying. You’re through with your education. Can't aiTord to go to college- Some clay I’ll come back and have you working under me as your father is now working under mine. I’ll laiurh last and I’ll laugh best.”

Westerby had spoken the truth. Dach’s school days were over, Continual bad luck had eaten up his father’s income ■ so that it was useless to think of attending a university. After com­ mencement he secured a position in a chemical concern, for his am­ bition had always been to be a chemist. The work was not easy.

Dach lacked a technical training and had to start with the lowest work. A helper in a chemical plant has no easy lot. Still Dach was not discouraged. He sincerely believed in the saying, “Where there's a will there's a way.” His will was to become a chemist, therefore a way would be found.

Dach kept his eyes open and asked questions whenever he could. 11 is evenings lie spent reading. The results of this work of broadening his knowledge were soon apparent. Fellow workers often asked him (|ucstions. The foreman noticed his rapid im­ provement and secured a promotion for him to chemist’s assistant.

This work was not easy, but it offered more opportunities to learn always about chemistry. As result Dach studied even harder, for he now had opportunities to perform experiments. In time he was made a full-fledged chemist.

Meanwhile W'csterby had entered a university. He, too, want­ ed to follow chemistry. At the university he found numerous opportunities to appear in society, opportunities which afforded him much delight. The hum of social activity prevented him from doing nmch studying, but his remarkable memory enabled him to keep up u good record in class work nevertheless. Thus he drifted alnny imlolently until he had also been graduated from the university Then he finally began to realize that if he wished to arrive anywlicrc, lie had to work. Of course work was a bore, but he would seek relief after working hours by maintaining his position as social leader. Through his fathers influence he secured a pos­ ition as assistant superintendent with the same firm, even in the same department in which Dach worked.

Westerby was pleasantly surprised when he discovered that Dach was his subordinate. He knew nothing of “forgive and for­ get.” Dach had wounded his vanity once, and therefore he must suffer. Westerby let no opportunity pass of showing his authority ' over Dach. Although he was still unacquainted with the secrets of his particular department, he attempted to give orders in tech­ nical matters to Dach, although Dach had a reputation for know­ ing everything and for knowing how to get at everything.

Westerby*s attitude brought him into general disfavor with the men in the plant because Dach was liked for his quiet, thororgh ways. But Westerby also revealed himself to the men who owned and managed the firm. One day the president hid some special business that had to be done before the following day.

Since he needed a man from the mill to help him, he asked Wester-

by. Westerby thought the idea preposterous that he should be asked to work overtime. No, he had an invitation to a dinner 5 party that evening and must needs be there. Dach happened to pass by at the moment. When the president asked him for assis­ tance, he offered to help gladly, even though that was the one night he permitted liimseH to leave his books and visit his fiance.

Westerby was angered 1)y Dach’s good-natured offer of help.

Thus things kept going for several years. Dach had married : in the meantime and was studying less but drawing from his knowledge more and more. Westerby was gaining more and more social prestige. One day, however, the report was circulated that : the old superintendent would retire. Westerby was his logical successor. The thought of being superintendent but three years after his graduation made him still more imperious, and he acted as though he were already superintendent.

When the board of directors met to consider the appointment of a new superintendent, the two names that were mentioned most frequently as likely to be appointed were those of Westerby and Dach. But Westerby was little liked by the board, although they were well acquainted with him through meetings at various social happenings. They considered Westerby too frivolous to be ele­ vated to so import«nnt a position. Dach suited them better. He had always displayed foresight and judgment and knew the business from all sides. With such opinions prevailing, it is natural that Dach was appointed.

Meanwhile Westerby displayed a scornful sympathy for Dach.

Let the poor work horse drudge. He would rest and enjoy himself : and still advance. But when he was informed of Dach"s promo­ tion over him he lost all control over himself. He stormed into the office of the president, called him everything imaginable, and be­ fore the startled president could utter a word, stormed out again shouting, “I’m through.”

Dach had taken the day off in order to celebrate the third anniversary of his promotion. In the evening he and his wife were sitting in the comfortable sitting'-room of his home-like bunga­ low watching their two children play. Their calm was disturb­ ed when they heard a car stop before thier home. A door slammed and then a heavy tread was heard on the porch. Dach went to the door and opened it. Before him stood Westerby. Westerby extended his hand to the very mush surprised Dach and said, ‘ Good evening, Ern.” He had never called Dach by his first name before. After a pleasant “Good evening” from Dach,Westerby I’d Hke to talk .'vith you for a few minutes.”

They entered the sitting-room, and after both had lighted a , cigar, esterby began, “Ern，I，ve come to apologize for my at—S—

titude toward you in the past. It was absolutely rotten. But I think you’ll never have cause to complain in the future. . I’ve learned my lesson. When I threw up my job at the mill, I was boiling mad. Instead of bawling me out, Dad sympathized with me. Well, after a few days I cooled down and began to think.

I found it unusual exercise, for I never really thought things over in my life. I tried to figure out why it was that you had won the promotion over me. Gradually it dawned on me that I had made a supreme ass of myself ever since our high school days. I realiz­ ed then that it was my egotism that had kept me down. I had never given other people a thought. But my eyes were opened.

I saw that I was not all important, and that the world did not owe homage to me. I began to see into it that I’d have to take other people into consideration if I wished to amount to anything. From that time on I’ve changed. To make a long story short, Ern, I want you to congratulate me now, for I have been made manager of a chemical firm in Chicago, thanks to the lesson I learned from you.”

“CongTaulations, Li. Won’t you spend the evening with us ?’’

“I surely will. I want to see how a real man enjoys the com­ pany of the people for whose welfare he works.”

SAVONAROLA Carl Kionka—’25

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Die Listc dcr angesehensten Maenner Italiens enthaelt nicht viele Namen, die beruehmter waeren als der Name Savonarola.

Die Laufbahn dieses Mannes ist auch filer uns Lutheraner von grocsstem Intercsse, da man ihn wegen seines Kampfes gegen Rom zu den Vorlaeufern Luthers zu rechnen pflegt- Waehrend des Zerfalls der Italienischen Renaissance war er der Vertreter des reinen christlichen Lebens und der Gmender einer christlichen Republik, bis er endlich vor der Gewalt Roms fiel und den Maertyrertod erlitt.

Hieronymous Savonarola 'vurcle am 21. September 1452 in Ferrara geboren. Er zieg^e schon in seiner Kindheit aufFallen Ernst und eine grosse Neig^ung zum Lernen. Zuerst wurde er von seinem Grossvater, einem Arzte.unterrichtet, in der HofFnung, dass er spaeter das Fach der Medizin aufnehmen wuerde. Diese Art des Studiums aber entsprach seinem ernsten Sinn nicht, und er entschloss sich ins Kloster zu gehen. Mit diesem Plan waren aber seine Eltern nicht zufrieden, und er musste sich in ihren Willen fuegen. Das froeliche Wesen und das weltliche Treiben im vaeterlichen Hause und in der Stadt zog ihn jedoch nicht an. Er wid•9-

mete sich vielmehr dem Studium von Thomas Aquinas, Aristotelcs und anderen Schriftstellern. Ini Jahre 1475 vcrlics.s cr heimlich seiii Elternhaus.und trat in (las Kloster zu Bologna cin. Hier wurde er ein eifriger Schueler, der besonclers mit grosser Andacht Augustin und die Heilige Schrift las. Bald sail er, 'vie traurig cs um die christliche Kirche stand, und wie der Papst mit seincm gottlosen Treiben die Kirche fast gaenzlich beherrschte und in Fesseln hielt. Er konnte in seinem Eifer fuer die Wahrheit das iiicht laenger ertragen und trat gegen dies moederische Treiben des Papstes in mehren Schriften auf., Im Jahre 1483 hielt er in Florenz seine erste Precligt; niachte aber durch sein einfaches, schlichtes Reden zunaechst wenig- Eincr gcdruck. Seinen ersten Erfolg hatte er aber in Brescia, waltige Zeugnisse gegen den Unglauben, die Lasterhafti,c：kcit und gegen den Missbrauch der Gewalt von Seiten der weltlichcn Machthaber ablegte. Im Jahre 1489 trat der (lurch seine l’mligtcn bcreits beruehmte Mann nach Florenz ins Kloster St. Marlais un(l wurde schon im folgenclen Jahre Prior clesselbcn. T.orcnzo (le Medici, damals an der Spitze der Republik Florenz, hatte ihn (lorthin berufen. Er fand in Savonarola nicht einen gesclimcidigen Hoftheologen, wie cr erwartet hatte, sondern einen treuen Scclsorger, Iiier versuchte Savonarola die Obrigkcit zu bewegen. alle sgIi lech ten Priester zu entfernen. er tadeltc den ucliermaessigen Schmuck der Kirchen, und den Glanz der Kloster.

Die Aenderung der Staatsverfasung, die Savonarola cinfuehrtc. entsprach seinem sittlichen Ernst. Er wollte keinc Volksherrschaft im vulgaeren Sinne des Worts, sondern cine sos^c*nanntc christliche Demokratie stand ihm als das Ideal der vcclUcn Staatsverfasung vor Augen. Deshalb Hess er vom Volkc oinen Rat waehlen, in dessen Haenden die Verwaltung aller Gcschacfte lag.

Zu diesem Rat gehoerte er selbst.

Seine Predigten, schmucklos, aber aus der Tiefe des ITcrzcns kommend. erschuetterten die Seelen, indem sie (lie kommenden Schrecken des Gerichts und der Ewifjkeit vorausverkuendigten.

Er setzte es durch, class das Volk die Werkzeuge eitler Lust dem Feuer uebergab, und dass die Sittenzuchl stren.sf ueberwacht wurde.

So wollte er in Florenz eine Theokratie aufrichten.

Das Verlangen, den gewalti^en Prediger zu hocren, war so gross, class Leute aus der ganzen Umgegend von Florenz am Sonntag schon von Mittemacht an (len Dom umlagerten. Seine Prcdigten klangen nicht nur in den Ge'voelben der Kathedralen, sondem man vernahm auch ihren Nachhall und sah ihre Wirkung im oeffentlichen und haeuslichen Leben, auf dem Markt unci in den Werkstaetten. Geistliches Eeben fing an sich zu regen. Auf dem I-.ande und in den Gassen vernahm man anstatt leichtsinniger Lieder liebliche, geistliche Gesaenge. Natuerlich erhob sich auch dagegen der Widerspruch derer, die an frechem sittenlosen Wesen —10—

l4•Gefallen hatten. Hire Zahl war aber nur gering im Vergleich zu denen, die ilini anhingen.

Alexander VI, (lessen Greueltaten in ganz Italien bekannt waren, hoerte, class Savonarola auch gegen ilia predigte. Er wollte den Mann kaufen, in (1cm er ihni den Kardinalshut unter der Be­ dingung- fcrneren Schweigcns anbol. Savonarola sagte aber, er wuerde nicht scluvci^en ; Golt alleinc* wuenle er untertaenig sein.

Dadurch wurdc Alexander so erbittert, dass er ausrief: ‘‘Dieser Mann muss stcrbc*n, uml wenn er Johannes der Taufer 'vaere!”

Savonan»l;i uud ;ilk' die ilini anhin<jen, wurdcMi voni Pabst in den Ranu grtati. Savxmarola unterliess darauf das Predi^en, aber (lie Ohri^kcit be fall] ihm. in (k.i. l^islcn/.cit wifclcrum im Dom zu pre(ligcn. Dies tat cr auoli, luul g;mz un^l.nublidi g^ross war nun erst (lie Zahl seiner Zulmcrcr. Ki. predigte wic nie zuvor. So ergreifcncl und durchflringcMul waren seine Worte, (lass das Volk ihni sellwacrmorisell anhing und im Sack uiul in der Asdic Busse tat.

A Is a her cine* ncuc Q!)ri^keit Stcllc der alten trat, verbot diesc ilini «las Prcdigen. J*'r konnte aber nicht ahlasscn von clem 7.u reden, wovon sein 11 cr/. voll war: und licimlich versammelten sicli seine Anba<'ng;cr uni iliii in der Klostc*rkir?he, his auch cliese gosclilosscn wurdc. In seiner letzten Predict 18. ]\racrz 1498, kamcMJ <li(' vor: "Xur du. I k.rr J(.su Christ, hist mein Heilaud uml I'rl rccht seine OcsinnDiesc \V(»rle zei.ctcn unil uud sdnen standhaften (ilaulicn.

Am 1 Vilnisonnla^ im sel1)en J nil re. wurde Savonarola nebst 1hm*1<-u treusten Frcunden, gegen die (lie Franziskanermoenche tins \、、lk auf^chctzt batten, von lUnvaffnclen aus (lem Kloster jjcholt inid an fs R.^itliaus Reselllej)pt. Kt'va eincn Monat lang dauerte (lie pcinliclic Untersucluin^. Mit rucckwacrts ^ezogenen Armon riss man ihn in die TIoebe und liess iliii schnell wieder herab; uober £j：luehcnclc Kolilcn hielt man seine Fuesse und ^eisseltc Auf cliese Weise verseinen Loih, bis cr gaiiz zerflcisdit suditcn sic illli von seincin Ghiulien abzuhring-en, aber er l)lieb slandhaft hei seiner Lclirc. Kr klnjjte zwar: “Es ist genug-, Herr, nimm du meinc Scele;” doch vergass er auch nicht, Fuerbitte fuer :seine Fcindc cinzulesjenEndlich liess der ^rausame und toeriHite Pabst das Urteil faellen, class Savonarola nebst scincn liciden Freunden als Ketzer und Stoercr des Kirchcnfriedens .s：chaengt und verhrannt werclen sollt.en. Am Abend vor dem verhacMi^nissvollen Tage sahen sie einander noch und staerkten sich in Gott; sie feierten am naechsten Morgen hoch (las heilige Abencljnahl und traten zusammen ihren Todesgang an. Unter einem Ha gel von Steinen wurde Savonarola und seine Genossen verbrannt.

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er'varb. Im Gegenteil* er wurcle von , seinen Anhaengern _ hoch-geschaetzt unci bahnte den Weg fuer einen cler bald folgen sollte: unscrn grossen Reformator Luther. Er vvird mit Recht zu den Vorreformatofen gezaehlt. * 氺 氺 TO THE FIRST ROBIN Welcome, first harbinger of spring, What a great fill of promise you bring.

Now we all wait for a glimpse of you, Soon shall we basely cease thought of you.

So, too, in life we welcome the new, Pour out our thanks in praises not few; But soon we cool, despise its worth.

Gratitude, word unknown on this earth.

Irwin J. Habeck, ’24.

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/WERNER G. FRANZMANN *25 ...

LINWOOD C. GOETZ *24 ............... /WALDEMAR W. GIESCTIEN '26 ..

I ^HII.MAR C. KRUEGER '25 ............

GOTTHOLD F. ZIMMRRMANN *25

...............COLLEGE NOTES ....................... ...EXCHANGES ............................. ATHLETICS ..................................... LOCALS CAMPUS AND CLASSROOM

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ENTER VOLUME XXVII Another volume of the Black and Red, the twenty-sixth, is concluded and laid away on the shelf. With the last number of Volume XXVI the old staff dissolves and the reins are turned over to a new staff. On looking back at our work, we of the old staff . see many mistakes which it was possible for us to avoid. We remark to ourselves that we should do this and that in a different manner if we were to do it again. But that cannot be. Volume XXVI is completed and must remain as it is, an index to our in­ terest in the paper itself and thereby in Northwestern, and an index to our diligence, to our perserverance, and to our capability.

Volume XXVII, however, has all to hope for. It is in its in­ fancy. We of the new staff are in a position of some responsi­ bility. An epoch in the history of the Black and Red is ours to make or mar. Marring is the easier. Let our interest lag, our work be done half-heartedly, and the marring is accomplished.

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the purpose of the Black and Red, on the other hand, namely to reflect school spirit, student opinion, student character, and; stu­ dent accomplishment is in ore difficult. ’ It is hard to fan the dfminishing flame of one's enthusiasm, it is hard to apply oneself with all diligence to tlie required work* it* is hard to reflect student life, holding up to the light its bad side as well as its good side. That accomplished, however, Northwestern gains and we with it. And since it is possible that Northwestern’s fame spreads through us, it is not only a responsibility, imt also an honor for those who serve on the Black and Red staff and for those students ' who contribute.

Above the editorial departniejit .ijJ each issue of the Black and Red are the words: Published Monthly by the Students of Northwesten College. A glance at the literary departments of the last few volumes would induce any person to suggest a change in the wording above: Puhlis.lied Monthly by a Select Few of North­ western College, the editorial staff. Such a lack of non-editor contributions gives the impression that the interest in our peeper among the students is very low. With a minority of the students that is the case. But there are many who want to contribute, but feel themselves incapable of writing an article or a story. A word of encourageme.nt'mvariably spurs these oil to literary effort and adds their names tc» the list of contrib\vtors. An<l sotiie there are who are anxious to volunteer an article- or story, but refrain from doing so out of fear that their fellow students will think they want to “show off.” Such a fear is ungrounded. Tlic effect of such voluntary work will rather incite others to offer their services, and such a state of affairs is a happy one for a college paper, for volun­ tary contributions are the life of the magazine. Cooperation is the big word, and voluntary .work is a means unto it.

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MANLINESS, AN IDEAL One trait of character which boys exhibit from their earliest youth is the desire to become real men. Their ideal then perhaps is a cowboy, a fireman, or a policeman, for in such people they see men of action, men who must face danger. We never lose" this trait. On the contrary it develops as we do, so that our ideal is still a real man. We do not, however, find that our conception of manhood remains the same.

A real man is moderate in his tastes. For this reason we.despise the fop. the excuse for a man who must adopt all of the most glaring effeminacies parsed o汗 to him as style. A real man is too big- to let so small a thing as style affect him. If he is neat, he is satisfied.

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A real man has a. big mind. He need not be a genius, but he is always gifted with common sense. He may become righteously indignant, but never will he permit his temper to control him. He refrains from all rashness, for if he is right, time will prove him so; if wrong, he is not forced to repent in leisure after his hasty action.

A variety of elevated characteristics might be mentioned which serve to make a truly great man. These we find in the great men of history,whom we might call ideals. There was only one truly ideal man on this earth, Christ, but there are others who can be taken as exemplars of manly characteristics, such as Paul, Luther, Lincoln, and many others. If we try to develop in ourselves the characteristics which they possessed, we shall attain what they exemplify, true manliness.

SUPPORT Spring has come and with it baseball. The men who reported for baseball this year have practiced faithfully and. are determined tu tiirn out at least a fighting learn- Many new faces will be seen Oil this year's team, since the greater part of last years men were graduated in J une. .Though most of the new men are inexperienced, they are will­ ing to fight. But they must also have the support of their fellowstudents. Nothing tends more to bring about disaster for a college team than the lack of support from the student body .When the team knows that they have no one backing them, they lose interest in their work. And work it is. To get out every clay and put m two hours or more of hard work in order to make a presentable showing before a crowd of people is no fun. It is to be expected of the ball player that he gives his best to his college. And when he knows that his fellow-students are with him, he plays the better for it. An excited player is often calmed by the encouragement from the bleachers.

Encouragement from the crowd gives a player the necessary confidence to play his position as he should. When he makes an error and the crowd howls at him, his team-mates themselves be­ gin to lose their trust in him. As a consequence the nine men do not play together and the game is lost. .

Such happenings can be avoided if the student-body gives its whole-hearted support to the team by cheering them.on and on, regardless of the mistakes thev make. Snrh s^pnort will only give those nine men representing the college the added incentive to win every game on the schedule.

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Alumni, this is your column. You want an intresting coluinn.

Now there is an unfortunate arrangement in the world tluil if we want pleasure we must work for it. If you want a column that will please you, you must work and send in various interestiug odds and ends about yourselves and other alumni. Wc shall pub­ lish them all, notices of births, deaths, and marriages ur engage­ ments; scandals (these would increase our circulation and force us to publish a weekly paper) ; adventures, scraps; et cetera, et cetera ad infinitum. Hitherto the gathering of alumni notes has been a process fearful for both editor and members of the faculty, for the former because he humbly and with many apologies had to beg for a few notes, for the latter because they were pestered at the most inopportune times by the alumni editor ,who refused to move until he had received some information. Statistics show that the strain connected with gathering the alumni notes causes as much weariness of the brain as one full week of study. The new editor of this column is still young and hopeful and permits him­ self to hope that his mail will be flooded with interesting contri­ butions for his column by the alumni. Do your duty, alumni, and let him persist in his belief that miracles are still happening.

This column must have happy start. Since marriage is the product of the happiness of courtship, a report of a wedding ought to be the first item published by the. new editor. The wedding of Mr. Alfred Schweppe, ’15, who is now practicing- law in i Seattle, to Miss Dorothy Lawrence Greene of Minneapolis is reported. Their honeymoon the couple spent camping in the Canadian Rockies.

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3 Alumni of Northwestern came together in considerable num­ bers at the conference of the professors of the educationar insti­ tutions of the synod, for the majority of the.se professors are grad­ uates from Northwestern. In all there were present in addition to our own faculty seven professors from New Dim, five from the seminary, and three from Sagi naw. At the session, which lasted two clays, Professor J. Meyer, '93, from the seminary read a paper entitled, *'I)ic Mittel dcr christlichen Erzieliung1.” Besides、（ievoting time to the discussion of this paper, the conference discussed the courses of study with a view toward improvement and greater uniformitv. \Vhi1c- C；us Krause. 72, was enjoying- himself in the official capacity of tutor (shades of quiet disturbed by him in the days when he was still betutored), he was visited by several of his form­ er and present a»llc^c mates. Herman Schcrf, ’20，increased his kno\vkH]n；(*. of Isago^ics consiclcral)ly during' his stay up here, tut­ ored. no doubt, l)y Mr. Krause. So great was the attraction that Krause exerted lliat he lured his classmates Kuckhahn and Winter from the ]»cace rmd quiet of Pipersville to pay him a visit. So great was Kucklialn^s haste to get here that he dropped his Easter wanlroho, wliidi lie was carrying under his arm. No doubt some farmer sj»irtc(l a new silk shirt Oil Easter clay as a result of Kuckhalm's sacrifice. Although Marti, also of the class of '22, was in town, he wa.> kept so busy pressing his suit that Krause saw little of him. Krause was visited bv two more of his classmates when Moiin.v I'cl/mnnn and Art Gentz tried to find out how it felt to visit Nortlnvcstcrn as alumni. Gentz, who has l)een laid up at home until now ns a result of typhoid fever, has resumed work at the seminary.

Easter Max Stern. *20, preached at his brother’s church Sundav.

Groth, '22, is now cmployed in the office of a wholesale groccry bouse in Milwaukee.

The wife of Reverend Otto Medenwald. J15, attended her brotiler’s funeral in this city. ' After serving as assistant to President G. E. Bergemann, ’85, of Fond du Lac； for nearly nine years. Reverend P. J. Bergmann, ’09, has accepted a call to the Redeemer Ev. Luth. Church at Mil­ waukee. Reverend Bergmann expects to begin work in his new field about the middle of April.

Dr. W. Notz, Ph. D” ’97, who is connected with the Federal Trade Commission at Washington, has recently published an article in the “Wirtscliaftliches Archiv” on “Neuere Entwickelungen in der weltwirtschaftHchen Stellung： der Vereinigten Staaten.”

The three year old daughter of Professor Parisius, *13, under­ went an emergency operation for appendicitis recently. She is now recovering rapidly.

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Soon after the beginning of the Easter recess, Professor Kowalke, /08, accompanied by his wife, made a trip to Saginaw ancl other points in Michigan. In Saginaw Professor Kovvalke held a sermon on Palm Sunday afternoon before the combined Lutheran churches of Saginaw in the auditorium there. Reverend A. Westendorf, ,16, was his host at Saginaw. Reverend Schneider of Owosso sacrificed several hours sleep in order to exchange greet­ ings with Professor Kowalke as he jjassed through Owosso.

Gferald Hoenecke, ’18, tutor at Saginaw, forgot his work dur­ ing the Easter vacation by making a trip to Chicago and c*njoying the sights and other attractions which that city had to olTcr. Leonard Zeisler, Com., ’10，is acting as president of an auto­ mobile agency, which will sell the Durant.

Sweet recollections were awakened in the heart of Dulcli Ki^Iq ’23, when Mr. Emil C. Martin, ex.-13. of Mason City. Iowa, a iikmuber of a former congregation of Dutch's father, visited him. Mr, Martin travels for the A. L. A. and was present at the dedication of the Association’s new office at Appleton. As Mr. Martin stepped on his train here, he met his former classmate. Reverend V. Marohn, for the first time since lie left Northwestern.

Graduates of Northwestern have entered all walks of life, 1>ul it is doubtful whether any of them have chosen fire-fightinj；'. The distinction of being the first alumnus to take up that work goes to Reverend W. Lehmann, ’19，of Darfur, Minnesota. Wlun the village barber shop and pool hall caught fire and threat curd to spread flames over the whole village, the Reverend, though filled with grief that all chances were gone for him to prevent his rcsembling a member of “The House of David,” valiently climbed to the roof of the village bookstore and with the «aicl of a bucket kept the building from catching fire. Whether a special medal 'viH be stamped to commemorate his heroism we have not yet found out.

Professor Binhammer, ’17. made a flying trip to Chasclmr^. .Wisconsin, during the Easter vacation. ITe surprised Tutor Bodamer, ’17, by meeting him as he was about to enter a train at La Crosse. Bodie had spent the vacation at La Crosse.

Tutor Bodamer has accepted a call to Prairie du Chien, Wis­ consin, and will begin active work there about July 15th.

Reverend H. K. Moussa, ’00, spent a week in St. Louis, where he delivered several Lenten sermons. Reverend A. Sauer, *02. de­ livered a Lenten sermon in St. Paul on Maundy Thursday.

Professor Martin Sprengling，Ph. D., ’94, lias resumed his work at the University of Chicago after bringing his family back from EuropeReverend A. Koelpin, ’13, of Depere, has accepted a call to a Milwaukee congregation.

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Reverend II. Bergmann, ’80，is reported to l)e undergoing treatment in a sanitorium at Waukesha.

After a tempestuous ocean voyage the wife of Professor Pet­ ers, I Mi. I).，’09, came to her new home in Watertown after a visit m Ocrniany.

Reverend K(lgar Ganini, '14, lias removed from Macintosh, South Dakota, tu Mobridge. 11 is successor at Macintosh is Rev­ erend C. Sirasen.

I'n make ill is column a uni (led wliulc, we sliall print the re­ port at llu* end of it. "Phc enslavement of RevctcikI kc*\ Alhm-ht, ux-'19, tn Miss Marie Hoffman of Mayville^ Wisconsin, is ik.p⑴

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參imtittarg Note I.ct/tcn Mon at batten wir wieder Ferien. Sic waren wohl nicht so Inuq- als die Wcinadilsfcricn. aber docli waren sie lang .ijenuo-, erholen. Das wieder koerperlieh und geistig drittc Tcriial des Shuljahrcs fing am Mitwoch, den 4. April, an.

Folgx、ii(k* lU'.tintcn wurden so fort gcwjiclilt: Pracses: Herr Eckert, X'izepraosc's : I Icrr Timnid, Sckrelac*r: I lcrr .Baumann unci SchatzmeisU.r: I Umt f Tolzliausen. Mocgen (lie neuen Bcamtcn viel Glueck und Seg；c*n in ihrom Beruf erleben- Moegcn wir aber auch als tmu* t:ntrtancn ilincn nicht ihre Arbeit crschweren. VVenn jedcr seine ihm anlicim gcstellte Attfgabe ordentlich und getreulich verrichtet, claim werden wir in diesem letzten Teftial so angenehm und schoen leben ''.it* in cIcmi bciden andern dieses Schuljahres. ircrr Zimmermann luiclt (lie wichtige und verantwortliche Stelle cincs Cliordirektors in emcr unser Mihvaukeer Oemeinden inne. Er soil es in seiner Arbeit sehr weit gebracht liaben. Alle Mitgleicler seines Cliors sind stolz auf Dircktor Zimmermann.

Herr Penk hat sich in den Osterferien sein Haar ganz kurz abschneiden lassen. Viele von uns, wie wir von den Ferien zurueckkehrtcn und Hcrrn Penk zum erstenmal in seiner neuen Haartraclu sahen, dachten class Herr Penk seine Ferien im “House of Correction” zugebracht babe.

Unser Praeses Herr Eckert predigte am 8. April in Marshfield fuer Herrn Pastor Hensel. Herr Pastor Hensel musste an clem Sonntag unsern letzten Praeses Herrn Schroeder in sein Amt in cler Umgegend von Marshfield einfuehren.

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Herr Pastor Wacker besuchte uns am 9. April. Von hier reiste er nach Beaver Dam. Herr Krause verrichtete Tutorendienste waehrend (lcr Osterferien in Watertown.

Vor etlichen Tagen hat sich Herr Boettcher schwer vcrlclzt.

Er fulir auf seineni Motorrad und da er schon cine soli nolle Ge' schwindigkeit mit (lemsell)en entwickelt hatte, purzcltc er ploctzlich um und brach sich beinahe das Genick. Drci Tagc nachher lilt er an heftigen Kopfschmerzen. Nun ist er schon wieder auf dem Wege der Besserung. ctlicliG Arthur Gentz ist unser Gast hier oben. Er wolltc Tage bleiben, aber bis jetzt ist er immer nocli niclit abj;cl)crcist.

Sein Gastgeber Herr La Haine wird schon ungcduldig. .

Herr Heidtke reiste am 8. April geschaeftshalber nach Chi­ cago. zu

01 The program given by the Phi Gamma Rho on March 3 was, taken in general, successful. It was distinguished by good mem­ orization and expression of thought. Though interesting in itself Mr. Redlin’s essay on Transvaal would have been infinitely more so, had he varied his delivery to a greater extent. Mr. Habeck delivered “The Puzzled Census-taker” in a style that this hunierous poem demands. The two German poems, “Der Tauclier，” and “Petrus” were also spoken clearly and expressively. Mr. PfafTenbach did justice to his subject, “i、he Anglo-Saxon Period of Eng­ lish Literature，’’ as far as subject matter goes, but his delivery was a little rapid. “The Description of the Village Preacher in the Deserted Village” _ by . Mr. WolfF was also highly interesting.

The program 'yas well rounded off by an organ solo by Mr. Marquardt and a piano solo by Mr. Krueger.

The program on March 10，arranged by Miss Zeisler, could be entitled “An evening with Tennyson.” All of the numbers were, in fact, by or about Tennyson- Broken delivery caused by stagefright marred Mr. Schmeling’s “Life of Tennyson.” ^Tr. Schmidt

H gave a good exposition of “Tennyson’s Religion.” The poems were well rendered, though Mr. Lieberum slurred his words somewhat in the selection from “Enoch Arden.” This program was distinguished by good music. The vocal solo by Mr. Matuschek and the cornet solo by Mr. Baer were very good, while Miss Strassburg’s playing of Racmaninoff’s “Prelude” was nothing short of brilliant.

For the last niglit before Easter vacation, Mr. Baer arranged a joint program of the Philomathean and Phi Gamma Rho Soci­ eties. Though there was no debate held nor a scene from some play given as is customary, the program was nothing to be asham­ ed of. In his speech Mr. I Jilbcrt Engel gave its a good idea of the Ruhr Invasion and the passive resistance of the Germans, and what (levcloi)nHMits of llie situation we may expect. Mr. Schuetze’s German speech, l,'rlicbung, EnglaiKl's zur Weltmaclit,” gave evidence of great, labor, for he gave a review of practically the whole history of “Oik* Eve in June,” an original gliostj story by Mr. I locnccke, delivered in the dark, had its purposed eilcct. Miss Oil's reading was good. It could, however, have been greatly i⑴pmvc(l through clearer enunciation. The secretary of the Phiiomatlican Society, Mr. Wahl, gave an interesting review of tiu*. season's work. The music was also good. The baud played "Spick and Span" and Miss Zeisler sang ^The Song of my ileart” For a momli or two before Easter we were counting the days until vacation time. We dreamed and talked of the fun we were going to have. Ami at last the great moment was there! We boarded the train or street-car and could hardly wait to get home.

Now the eleven days of idleness are over. We stream back to old Northwestern hut to dream and talk of summer vacation, that seems like a barely visible cloud behind a steep, stern mountain representing Work. We return with resolves to make the last few months worth while. And when we despond over the long hours of study, \vc think of the joys that are coming, of holidays, baseball games, swimming, tennis, and hiking.

About thirty stayed in the dormitory this vacation. They say that in spite of the bad weather they had a fine time. G. Krause acted as their tutor and had as much fun as they did.

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When a new staff begins the publication of a volume of a college paper, it is customary for the separate editors to state thicr ideas as to how the columns should be written and other tiling's pertaining to their columns. Because we feci that this has some­ times been overdone, we shall refrain from writing a long article on this column. We merely wish to say that we shall attanpt to give the criticism in a friendly manner, with the idea of hi.m-lUiiig： others by it. We hope those criticized will take the criticisms in the spirit offered. We also hope to see our paper crilici/A«l, be­ cause through mistakes one becomes wiser (provided iliat tlio mis­ takes are pointed out to the one making them).

Here is something which pertains to the students of our own college, at least to those who have oppoi tuiiity to use the reading room. It is: “Read your exchanges!v They are : not mcrolv sent for the exchange editor to read and take care of, but for all stu­ dents. In them you have an opportunity to see what other colleges are doing, what their ideals arc, how life is in them, and what good points they have. You can derive benefit from them In* imitating： what is good in them and by avoiding what is wrong in them. You will also broaden your view by reading the exchanges. ) Now to get at the real work. The first publication to receive our attention is the February number of the Blue and Gold, pub­ lished bv the students of Luther Institute. Chicago. The cover design pleases the eye by its simplicity and immediately draws our —22—

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It is appropriate for the month. It is written in negro dialect and has a humorous vein.

In the editorial column we find only one article: “Queer Facts about the Alphabet.” It tells us several things about the alphabet, most of which are worth knowing..Then we find a humorous poem and a joke. These should have been placed in the humorous col­ umn. Rather have another editorial to fill the page. The editor­ ial column is quite short and could well have more articles.

The story “Cedric the I’Qrcster” is well written and holds the reader's aUcmilion fi*om begining to end. It gives a spleinlid pic­ ture of one phase of life in England several centuries ago, with its feuds and quarrels. The diction is good throughout the story.

The ^Chatter Box” is much too short. Surely its editors could find a wealth of material in the occurrences at school to make up a longer column. Sucli a column should picture the life at the school, 1ml in this one \vc get only one small glimpse of happenings at Luther Inslitutc.

Tlic sports up in a brisk manner, which makes interesting reading. Something which we gladly miss is complaining alxml the referee and the players. It shows a sense of good s|)ortsmaiiship.

Upon looking through the staff we find an exchange editor. but nowhere in the paper can we find anything about exchanges.

This is something wliich we miss. Let’s hope to see it next time.

Taken altogether, the paper has a very neat appearance.

What was presentee] was good, but there was not enough of it. A few more articles and stories would be appropriate.

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’T won’t be long and spring’s welcome sunbeams will melt away the snow blanket and prepare the campus again for outdoor sports- Among these baseball stands as the main feature at Northwestern, since it shares honors with football in the intcrsclmlastic events which are allowed our school inthe course of the voa r. A successfully completed basketball schedule has again yield 1 the spacious gym floor to the season’s early baseball practice, I、ractice consists chiefly in playing catch, stopping grounders, base and track-running, ancl light infield work on a miniture clianioiul; at times an indoor scrub-game, played between teams chosen from the rookies, winds up the daily two-hour grind.

Capt. Henning’s first call was answered by about forty spirit­ ed candidates, all eager in pursuit of a berth on this season's nine.

Coach Parisius immediately took charge of the rookies ancl is daily instructin and drilling them in the fundamentals of the game. The list of candidates contains some very promising and equally bal:ancecl material. With but three letter-men remaining in school, Henning (c.)，Kleinke 1st base (p.)., and Niemann (rf.), Coach Parisius faces a difficult problem in whipping- together a lip-top winning machine, but, observing the competition already displayed by the rookies and their encouraging performance in practice, we can readily see difficult matter for the coach in the filial choice for the regular positions on the diamond.

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The infield, with Kleinkc seeking fame on the rubber this season, will be entirely forlorn of regulars; all new faces will be seen in this (k-partmcut. Anumg the newcomers making a strong bid for the ahundoiKMl positions are: Franzmann, who last year subbed at 3rd hast*. II. Engel, Voccks, Gruendemann, Luer, Timmel, and K<»scr. Tlie outfield has suffered a similar fate in the loss of Knispcl and Grotli, the fleet-footed centerfielder. Of nec­ essity coiilnH-d i<» the i^vninasium yet, candidates for these posi­ tions anxiously await favorable wcatlicr for outdoor practice to in lly-cliasing. display tlu-ir for tlu* several places on the team is unusually keen amonn- ihc recruits that at this early writing no one dare attempt tn pi'nphrsy tlic pcrsoncl of this season’s nine. Finally, closely <»l)sor\ the now material and the work done until now in the diffcn-nt ilc] -.trtim*nt>. tlie followers of Northwestern^ sports can confuU'ntlv !>o assured of an altogether different display of baseball this and see the team at the season’s close with the hotter lialf <»t the scheduled games to Northwestern’s credit.

Manager Kiigel lias aiTaiiged the following interesting sche<lulc : M«\v 5, C\iiu<*rdia College at Watcrtmvn.

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June 9, Concordia College at Milwaukee.

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On the 9th of June Manager Gruendeniann’s second squad will clash arms with Wayland Acadamy.at Watertown.

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The movie “Nanook of the North,M a picture of Eskinu、life, inspired lieinie and Wackcr to imitate Nanook, who built house in an hour. When winter rushed into March they built, with the help of others, two snowhouses and a 15 ft. tunnel connecting them. They were still standing at the beginning of Kastor tion.

The Sophs did riot suffer from want of exercise during the snowstorms, but they did suffer from want of liniment for mbdowns. However, they h;ul three periods free to their great re­ joicing.

Mr. Broecker of Milwaukee, an old student of Northwestern, and two aunts visited Edgar 1 locneckc on the second Sunday of March. Mr- Broecker enjoyed reviewing old haunts and recall­ ing memories of his student clays.

Even robust Jumbo suffered by Pandora's curiosity. He was down with the “flu” about a week.

Many students attended the basketball games in the District Championship Tournament held in Watertown I\[arch 14-17.

Aaron Fischer, Com. *26, left for his home m Iron Ridge March fifteenth after spending four weeks in the pest-house with the chicken-pox. He returned hale and hearty after Easter.

It happens but once that one is nineteen years old on the nine­ teenth day of the month. Arnold Donifeld, ’25, had this rare cxperience last month. He entertained classmates and other friends at his home that evening-.* Some students took upon themselves housework for exercise, namely, windowcleaning'. They deserve a vote of thanks for their —26—

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During Easter vacation Irwin Habeck had an exostosis just above his right knee removed. lie returned on time, however.

Westie got round during vacation.

Roljt. l;alck and Art. Fuhlbrigge renewed acquaintances here on April 之 After three months of study at the University of Wis­ consin they will spend their spring vacation among friends in Mil­ waukeeTlie Rev. Paul Kionka of Maribel visited his son Carl on Ap­ ril fifth.

On the first Sunday after ]*'aster Mr- Erich Falk journeyed to Milwaukee t(* attend tlic wedding of his sister. Mr. Falk was best Adolph lias lurned into a radical prohibitionist. On April fourlh lie secretly sink* out at night and voluntrily broke the old the \vatc*rhi1)hcrs are at a loss. There is a rumor pump so that that A(U»l|»li, however, is drinking olive oil and wintergreen in­ with it. stead of nil)l>ini^ Iiis John \\ ahl, ’J5, spent his Easter vacation at Northwestern and in W'ntci t

Our jMvsi«lri：t, Geradine Field, who has been absent from scliool for several weeks hecausc of illness, has returned after va­ cation.

Thet-e must l>e a difference— —after the snowstorm some of us didn't ventu u' uiii at all. while others couldn’t even get _ enough of it in the morning, lmt tramped around in the deepest drifts all af­ ternoon too.

Lnrclta Zorn spent her vacation with her grandparents in Mil­ waukee. Scvcra (lanim spent hers with Frieda Zeisler in La Crosse. By the sounds and looks of it they all must have had a good time.

Ellen Jun^. \vlu» has just arrived from Germany a few weeks ago, has enrolled in the commercial department at Northwestern. \Ve were glad when vacation came around if for no other reasoil than to cure ’’Jo” Gncwucli of her homesickness. She must be cured, all right, for she had gained noticeably in weight when she came hack.

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—Tuffy: I’m so stingy that I use a wart for a collar button.

Zilz (crawling under the bed for his) : Then you won't lose it anyway. 一Sachs (trying some elementary drum music) : Do you think you could march to my drumming?

Sgt. in company: What do you think I am, a duck —Tubby writes in an outline: Luther geht ins Kloster, stirbt 1546, gegen den Willen seines Vaters.

—Now I get the drift，、said the young man as he fell into the snowbank.

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Student 2: Ya, if you turn around and step back. 一Student (after an exam) : I’ve got all the questions―just the way you dictated them. 一Kionka: You don’t appreciate my humor.

Grundic: Oil, yes, I do. I saw the girl you took home last night.

—Prof- (Zu unscrcin sanftniucthigcn “Tubby”）： Sie brauchen such nicht mchr so gcniuctlilich liinzusetzcn. Die letzte Glocke wire! glcich laculcu. 一A senior was showing some friends through the college park.

As usual, six or seven heads were gazing out of the dormitory win­ dows :**Aiul this,” announced our venerable senior, “is our rogues* gallery.”

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一Kahrs: CiiMmns knocked out Dempsey in the fourth round.

Fritzc: \?<», they didn’t play yet.

—It’s llu* liuK* things in life that tell,” said the girl to her sweet­ heart. as she (lra«t*<l her young brother from underneath the sofa.

—Stiulcm (I »cim I .esen): Die Fruchtcrzeugnisse sind Pomeranzen, ZitroiuMi. Apfdsinen und der^l. Dergl? Was ist das?

Professor (In Gedanken vertieft): Auslaendische Suedfrucht, mir gaenzlich unl»ckannt. Lies weiter. 一Engel: The only date in history that I can remember is the one I made last summer.

—After another stormy session the editorial staff of “Laurel — and Vinegar” finally voted to confer, this month, a pair of rubber protected mahogany spurs: On Mr. Helniuth Sonnenburg, who upon receiving a nice new shiny comet was in such transports that nothing would satisfy him but taking the dear thing to bed with him. And it was indeed a charming sight that our friend “Sonny” presented that night as he lay in bed with a cherubic smile on his face, hugging his newfound treasure. 一29—

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CAMPUS AND CLASSROOM...

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FLOWERS I'aul Kuske y26 Flowers, in the popular sense, are the blooms or blossoms of trees and plants. They are beautiful forms of plant life which spring from the dull, dark earth and appeal with their beauty and sweetness. not only to birds and insects, hut also to the eyes and hearts of man. Like liuman children, these children of Mother Nature bring with them happiness, peace, and comfort.

They are those wonders of nature with whose beauty no artist can compare his productions, whose universality extends from equatorial hotbeds to the mountainsides of Iceland, whose tender expressions guide our emotions on the paths of life.

The passing of the long dreary winter and the approach of the airy springtime bring with them thoughts of greening vegeta­ tion and of beautiful flowers. What an enjoyment it is to stroll into the meadow, espying the delicate pink may flowers, plucking the deep purple violets, and gathering the golden buttercups!

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tints of pretty flowers. We may compare hundreds of varieties, yet each differs in structure and each is tinged with a" different hue. Throughout the warm seasons, with the tulips of early spring to the dahlias and asters of autumn, beautiful flowers are our cheerful companions, while cumbered with loads of labors and cares. Some flowers, like the shooting star and the dutchman^ pipe, impress on our minds pictures which we can never forget.

Certain varieties of flowers are especially noted for their fragrant scents, which poets call the flower’s soul. How dull the earth would seem, had it not been everywhere decorated with those forget-me-nots of God! In desert lands vegetation is rare; yet even to these unusually barren spots seeds have found their way and in early spring flowers of lightest tints and of the deepest hues peep from out the banks of resting sand dunes. The tropics are scenes of endless varieties, abounding in color and fragrance. Far to the north, at the foot of the mountains, the iceland poppy in brilliant sem­ blance presents, in contrast with the snow-covered background, a beautiful picture. The Alps may be rugged, yet Mother Nature seems to have climbed the precipitous prumontories to crown them with roses, whose bright pink clusters burden the light ethereal air with sweetest fragrance. Returning home from school, chil­ dren find the greatest of pleasure in scanning the roadsides for violets, “honey-suckles,” and painted trilliums. Is it not the flowers that beautify our parks and adorn our otherwise unobserved gar(lens ? Every home must have its beds of geraniums, tulips, and daintily colored sweet-peas, which are to those dwelling there a symbol of cheerfulness and endearment.

Throughout the years, poets and peoples of all nations have attributed meanings to many flowers, and so originated a custom of expressing one’s thoughts with flowers. Owing to their special characteristics, certain flowers convey certain sentiments, as the Amaranth immortality, the apple blossom admiration, and tlie poppy forgetfulness, because stupifying opium is made from its seeds. We express with flowers our most tender feelings. Few tokens are to the sick and the suffering more soothing and cheering than a bouquet of flowers. At the happiest day of life flowers are strewn before the bride approaching the altar, and again at the coffin they whisper hope and comfort to those bereaved of loved ones. Indeed flowers speak a tongue that is universal, a language which even a babe may understand.

“In Eastern lands they talk in flowers, And they tell in a garland their loves and cares; Each blossom in their garden bowers.

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BEFIEHL DEM HERREN DEINE WEGE Von Edgar A. Hoenecke ’23 Gaebe es keinen Sturm, meinst du, wir wuerdeii den Fricden darnach ebenso suess empfinden? 1st es nicht so, class (ler helle Friedensengel mit seinen schneeweissen Schwingen noch viel friedlicher aussieht, wenn h inter ihm (lie tintenschwarze Wand des g-elegten Sturms noch mahnend droht ? Aber wie oft scheint es doch. obwolil die Wut des Welters sich schon laengst ausgetobt hat, als oh (ler Friedensengel sicli nicht wiecler zuruecktraue.

So schien cs fast auch an diesem wunderklaren Sommersonntajre deni 钇reisen Pfarrer Redmann von Hilgendorf, (ler nach(lenklicli in seiner einsamen Studierstube sass und sann. Er war eigentlicli fruehe aufj?estan(len, 11 m sich noch etvvas besser auf die Konfirmationsrede vorzubereiten, die er heute zu halten hatte.

Als cr aber da sass und studieren wollte, flo^en ihm immer, gleich kleinen Schaumblaescbcn, Erinnerumren aus alten vererangenen Taeen an den Ausfen vorueber. Endlich legfte er sein Blatt hin.

Ptif dem ein Text aus fleni seHisten Kapitel des Evangeliums Tohannis .ecschriehen stand : “Herr, wohin sollen wir gfehen ? Du hast Worte des cwijBfcn Leheiis.” Ueber den Text wollte er heute moreen reden, er las ihn nochroals (lurch und wollte nun darueber nachsinnen. aber (1a stuermte die EWnnerung： so heftig： auf ihn ein, class or sich zuruerklehnte und sie frei in seinem greisen Haunte herrsclien lies*?. Ganz klar sail er wiecler seinen Sohn Wilhelm, oinz^es Kinrl, clns kleine Blondkoenfchen, zum erstenmal vor ihm in rler Srhulb^nk s;t.zen, wie er mit wissensbe^ierice tjeoeffnetem Muendclien ihm die lieben Tesusworte von den Lipnen las.

"Fr snh ihn im Geist Avieder nnfwachsen, seinen Kltern eine Freude.

Wie hatte er doch Oott eeclankt. nls er se>n Kind, seinen Buben, 7”m Gvmnasnim schicken und sirh nur ueber ihn freuen konnte. aus, was batten er und seine Wie sail doHi rlamals alles so treuc Matilda finch nicht ueber Wilhelms Zukunft replant. Und rlnnn—'vie sebeiterten nil rlie Zukunftsptffne a”f einem Male. Kriejjf brach PUS und WUhelm mnsste ins Feld. Waehrend s^ner Ahwesenheit hatte Paar in stetem Oebet seine Srhonunp- nnd uin seine Rueckkehr ^elebt, Und als der hel)e Sohn endlich nn't heil^r Hnnt zurnprkkehrte，wie anders war or eeworden. Anst^tt r1es herzlichen, lebensfrohen Laecbelns, das frueher seine Mundwinkel kraus zop1, zerrte nun ein versrraemtes, nieclerp^eschla^enes Brueten am tiefsreftirchten Gesicht. Wilhelm hatte Sohreckliclies flurch.eemacht—er hatte .sresehen wie ten re Kameraden trotz innig-sten Gebet^s unter herz^ereissen^en Onalen zu Tocle zerrissen wurden, wie sein ^ottesfuerchtiVer Oberst Ians■sam von einer zehrenden Krankheit erbarmungslos dahingerafft

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wurde, und so viel Schreckliches mehr. Da hatte in ihm langsam aber sicher der Gedanke Wurzel gefasst: Wenn es einen Gott gibt, und er seine Kinder und Treuen so im Stiche laesst, dann will ich mich ihm nicht weiter anvertrauen! Und so von diesem zu clem, war er endlich den Freimaurern zur Beute gefallen. Da war er doch wenigstcns auch in der Not sicher und beborgen—Wie kam das Alles dem alten Pfarrer nun doch so klar wieder in die Seele.

Wie hatte er mit clem teuren Sohne geredet, wie hatte die Mutter doch so herzlich mit ihm gefleht, wie hatten sie Beide doch den lieben Vater im Himmel so heftig angeschrieen in ill rer Not, er moege ihr Kind docli wieder zu sich ziehen. Und alles Flehen und Beten war umsonst gewesen. Oh, wie zentnersclnver lastctc die schmerzliche Erinnerung des traurigen Sonntags vor achtzehn Jahren auf der Seele des Alten. Sass er da jctzt nichl wieder in der duesteren Sakristei ? Hoerte er nicht wirklich wieder das Vorspiel durch die offene Tuer? O!—wie wunderfriedlich toente doch in dem Z'vielicht, das durch das liohe Fenstcr tracufelte, der Orgelton, wenn die vollen Klaenge die festen Pfeiler ersdiuetterten und dann ganz einfach, aber doch so trostreich, die licllcn, liachklaren Floetentoene einen Gottessegen hinausjubilierten in die Gottesnatur. Ja, das wusste er noch ganz genau. Wic hcrrlich klang, trotz seiner Not, in seinem Erinnerungslelien doch nun die Fuelle der Stimmenharmonie mit Paul Gerhardt zusan\men in das maechtige Glaubenslied, das sic an dem Sonntage gesungen hatten : “Beiiehl du (leine Wege, Und was dein Herze kraenkt, Der allertreusten Pflege, Des, der den Himmel lenkt, Der Wolken, Luft und Winden Gibt Wege, Lauf und Bahn, Der wird auch Wege finden Da dein Fuss gehen kann.”

Und sogar noch heute, nach achtzehn Jahren. halite der schwere Orgelton ihm in der Seele immer wieder dazwischen und hob das Vertrauen seiner Gemeincle. Mit neuer Frisclie hatte sie gesungen: “Deni Herren musst du trauen;’’ und hinten in der Sakristei hatte er damals gesessen mit Traenen in den Augen und wieder und immer wieder beinahe war ihm sein Schmerz in die Seele zurueckgekommen. Wie hatte er damals beinahe gezweifelt: “Hatte Gott ihn nicht gehoert ? Schien es nicht als oh Gottes Gnade schliefe? Lenkte Gott wirklich die Welt in Weislieit?” Da patte ihm seine Troesterin, die Gemeinde, freudig im Liede zug'ejubelt: uHoff, o du arme Seele, hoff und sei unverzagt.”一Auf, auf, gib deinem Schmerze und Sorgen gute Nacht!—Ihn, Ihn las —34—

tun und walten, er ist ein vveiser Fuerst unci wird sich so verhalten, class du dich wundern wirst!” Nie in seinem Leben war es so schwer gewesen, 'vie clamals als er auf die liebe Kanzel trat, yon der er cloch schon so lange Gottes Gnacle und Weisheit gepriesen hatte, und der Gemeinde seinen Text vorlas. Der* war aus dem ersten Korintherbrief genommen, da es im fuenften Kapitel,- vom dritten bis zum fuenften Verse lautet: “Ich zvvar, als der ich mit dem Leibe nicht da bin, doch mit dem Geist gegenwaertig, habe schon als gegenwaertig beschlossen ueber clen, der solches getaii hat: In (fern Namen unseres Herrn Jesu Christi, in eurer Versammlung mit meinetn Geist und mit der Kraft unseres Herrn Jesu Christi, ihn z« ucbergeben dem Satan, zum Verderben des Fleisches, auf dass der Geist selig werde am Tage des Herrn Jesu.>, —Klar hatte er der Gemeinde gezeigt,—o, wie bitterschvver kam es ihm an, als ei das unbezwingbare Schluchzen seiner Gattin hoerte—cr konntc an dem Tage garnicht hinschauen—in klaren Schriftworten hatte (T gczeigt, class es Pflicht der Gemeinde sei, seinen eigenen, semen emzigen Sohn aus der Gemeinschaft der Glaeubigen auszustosscn. Die Gemeindeversammlung, die nach dem Gottcsdienst ah^chalten wurde, war ganz kurz; Wilhelm wurde in Unchrcn aus der Kirche cntlassen. Das waren schreckHclie Tage gewesen ! Auch das Elternhaus sah sich genoetigt dem stoerriclitcn Sucndcr (.lie Tuer von innen zu schliessen und einsam und trostlos. aher cloch getroestet und gottergeben lebte das traurige Paar claliin.

• Solchc Trennung1 ist fuer Christen hundertfach trauriger denn der Tod. Als die Wochen und 孜Ionate vorueberstrichen und keine Nach rich t vom Sohnc kam : als das Schlimmste sich ahnen liess, da zeigte sich unl)e'veg]icli klammernder Frauenglaube und Zuversicht in Matilda. Sie heftete ihre ganze Zuversicht an die Worte: a Des Gei.echt.en Gchet vermag* viel, so es ernstlich ist” und keine Vernunftgruende konnten sie von dem Worte Jesu in Verbindung mit der Versetzunjj des Feigenbauins im einundzwanzigsten Kapitel Matthaei abschrecken: “Alles，was ihr bittet im Gebet, so ihr glaubet, so werdet ihr es empfangen. Wenn der Pfarrer nun . an diesen felsenfesten Glauben dachte, und wie bis zum Tode Matilda unerschuettert da ran festgehalten hatte, dann kam ihm wiecler Trost. Die Sterhensworte der Gattin wuerde er nie vergesseii: “Gott wircl (leinen schwachen Glauben noch zu Schanden werden lassen. Er wire! unseren Wilhelm selig machen! Glaube nur!”

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in Jesu Armen, dann, meinte er, koenne er wie einst Simeon, auch getrost und in Frieden heimfahren.

—So ging ihm noch manches (lurch den Sinn一da war es Zeit, sich zur Kirche zu begeben.

Am selben Sonntagmorgen fulir eine Gesellschaft von Autoisten aus der nahen Grossstadt, um im Lande, in irgencleinem kleinen Ganz zufaelligerPlaetzchen, den Tag im Freien zu verbringen. _ weise lenkte der erste Autoist den Weg nach Hilgendorf. Er haette es selber nicht erklaeren koennen, er ahnte auch nicht, (lass der neue Weg nach Muehlbsach (lurch Hilgendorf fuehrte. Sonst haette er ihn nie und nimmer eingeschlagen. obwohl sclion seit Jahren ein ungebaendigtes Heimweh ihn dahin zog. Es war naemlich unser Wilhelm. In der Grossstadt hatte er sich waehrend der achtzehn Jahre hocli emporgearbeitet, hatte die reichc Tocliter seines Fabrickbesitzers geheiratet und war so vom Chef zum Eigfentuemer geworden. Trotz alien Erfolges, liess ilin das Gevvissen, die gestrenge Zuchtmeisterin, nicht in Ruhe—weder den Eltern noch Gott gegenueber. Niemand kannte seine schandvolle Ver尺angenheit，er wurde von seinen reichen Freunden als ausge， sprochener Atheist Angesehen; dennoch brachte ihm das Gewissen und die Erinnerung^ an die ernsten flelientlichen Gebete und Seufzer seiner liebsten Mutter manche schlaflose Nacht.

In einem kleinen Doerflein, etwa auf halbem Wege, niusste die Gesellschaft wegen eines Regens anhalten. Als sie darauf wieder losfuhr, erfuhr die Gesellschaft, class sie zum Mittagessen unmoegflicherweise in Muehlbach sein koenne. Man beschloss daher, im naechsten groesseren Orte das Mittagessen einzunehmen und «mzukehren. Und da traf es sich dann gferade, dass der naechste Ort Hilgendorf war! Wilhelm wollte durchaus weiter, aber den anderen gefiel der Ort so ungemein wohl, dass sie doch blieben.

Als sie von der Frau Wirtin zum Holden Kaetchen erfuhren, dass eine Konfirmation in der Kirche' stattfinde, wurde die ganze Ge­ sellschaft, ob sie wollte oder nicht, von der Neugier der Frauen dort hingezo^en.

Ohne viel Aufsell en zu erregren. setzte sich die Gesellschaft ganz hinten still •hin. Das Gemeindelied und die Liturgie waren schon zu Ende, eben sang der verheissungrsvolle, glaubensfrische Konfirmandenchor; “Jesu, geli voran auf der Lehensbalin.”一Wie zerrte und zog da wieder in Wilhelm das Gewissen, 'vie klar stand ihm dabei die eigene Konfirmation vor der Seele!— —Das Lied war vorueber. Mit gfemessenem, wuercligen, aber alterschwachen Schritte erschien darauf ein langer Mann, im wall en den schwarzen Talar, mit schneeweissen Haaren bekraenzt, wie ein Heili^er aus der Tuer der Sakristei. Ein Gefluester der Bewunderung huschte durch die Gesellschaft, nur Wilhelm sass steinern und mit stieren —36-

Augen wie an semen Platz gebannt. Es war sein Vaterdas hatte er nicht crvvartet, er hatte ihn doch schon laengst fuer tot gehalten. Aber da stand er nun und erhob mit leichten Ansatze (lie reiclie Bassstimme und las den Text vor: “Herr, wohin sollen wir gehen? Du hast Worte des ewigen Lebens.” Er erklaerte wie der Herr auf die Frage an die Juenger: “Wollt ihr auch weggehen r von Petrus diese Antwort bekommen hatte. Betruebt fragte der greise Seelsorger auch nun: “Wollt ihr auch weggehen?” und mahnte seine Juenger, die sich Jesu ganz und gar auf ewig versprechen wollten in ihrer Konfirmation, Jesu stets treu zu bleiben. Dann, mit einer hellen Traene im umflorten Auge, rief er aus: “Herr, wo sind die vielen, die doch hier auf ewig Treue bis in den Tod gelobten ? Wo sind sie hin? Bringe sie doch als verlorene Soehne und Toechter, aber auch als wiedergefundene zurueck in dein Vaterhaus !M Kurz darauf schloss seine Rede. Die Kinder erhielten unter 1 landauflegung- den Bund des Herrn und der Gottesdienst nahm sein Elide. Wie verlangte es Wilhelm doch zu seineni Vater zu gehcn, sich ihm zu Fuessen zu werfen und reuig alles, ja alles einzugestehen, um nur wieder angenommen uiul von der Gemeinde aufgenommen zu werden. Aber Gottes Wege sincl niclit Men sell envvege, (lenn als er eben den Entschluss gefasst hatte uml ihn ausfuehren wollte, fluesterte seine Frau ihm zu, ihr werdc in der dicliten Luft schlecht, er solle sie hinausfuehren. Und wieder hineinzugehen, nachdem er in der freien Luft 'var, war viel sell were als Wilhelm es sich vorstellte. Seine Freunde kanien mm Jiucli heraus aus der Kirche, lobten wohl auch den wuerdigen alten Herrn. wollten aber deshalb das bevorstehende Fcstmahl nicht verpassen. So verlief der Tag, und die Gescllschaft kehrte wieder zur Stadt zurueck.

Es war nur wenige Wochen spaeter. Da klopfte eines Tages ein reichgekleideter Mann an die fahle Tuer des Pfarrhauses in Hilgendorf. Eine aeltere Dame, in der Tracht einer Krankenpfle^erin, machte ihm auf und hi ess ihn hereintreten. Der Mann fragte nach (lem Pfarrer. Die Frau sagte, der Pfarrer laege sell werk rank zu Bett, und sie habe den Bescheid, alle Besucher von ihm fern zu halten. Da erklaerte der vornehme Herr wer er sei,一dem Leser wird er wohl bekannt sein. Er wurde in die Krankenstuhe gefuehrt. Die Krankenpflegerin ahnte, was komnien wuerde, sie zog ganz sachte die schwere Kichentuer ins Schloss. Wir wissen wohl auch, was sich da zu getragen hat: Welch* freudiges Wiedersehen, welche Wonne des vollendeten Vertrauens wircl sich da wohl verwirklicht haben! Welch’ jubelndes Halleluja des Dankes werden da wohl Vater und So.hn erhoben haben und von den Engeln im Himmel durch die Ewig—37—

娜3^^ J keitshallen weitergejubelt ueber den Suencler, der da zurueckkehrte lind Busse tat!

Der glaeubige Simeon ist waehrend der Nacht im Frieden dahingefahren.

THE DOMESTIC CULT OF JAPAN Hilmar Krueger ’25 The.real religion of Japan, the religion still professed in one form or another by the entire nation; is the cult of ancestor-wor­ ship. Although modified by Chiense influence, three distinct rites of purely Japanese origin are known. These three rites, the Do­ mestic Cult, the Communal Cult, and the State Cult, arc classed together under the name of “Shinto.” The first rite existed be­ fore the establishment of a settled civilization, when there was no national ruler, but merely patriarchal chiefs and elders, and when each family honored its own dead and recognized no other form of worship. As the patriarchal families developed into clans, the custom to worship the spirits of the tribal-chiefs came aliout. This formed the second rite. Finally, all the clans or tribes were united under one head and so the State Cult was developed.

The Domestic Cult is the religion of the home or liousehokl. meaning In Japan, however, the home or household has not of home, but it includes many generations, one household can inhabit a whole city. It is similar to the Latin gens. The Domes­ tic Cult is the first cult in evolutional order; at first il was closely related to some irregular or non-domestic cult, which again grew out of the still more ancient funeral rites.

There were perhaps only three main beliefs in this ancient cult, First, all the dead remain in this world, invisibly haunting their tombs and former homes and sharing in the life of their living descendants; secondly, all the dead become gods, acquiring super­ natural powers, but retaining the characters that distinguished them in life; thirdly, the happiness of the dead depends upon the respectful services rendered them by the living. The general l)elief was that the dead rule rather than the living. Heaven and hell were unknown.

Between the ancient Japanese funeral customs and those of antique Europe there was a vast difference, indicating that Japan’s social condition wjis more primitive. The Greeks and Latins buried their dead within the limits of their family estates, but the Japanese fled from the neighborhood of their dead, It was custom to abandon permanently or temporarily the house in which a death lia(l occurred. Even emperors at times removed their capitol from —38—

one place to another to avoid the death place of their predecessors.

At all events the corpse was left for a certain period, called the mourning period, in the house where the death had taken place or in some shelter, built for this purpose; during this mourning period food and drink were set before the dead and ceremonies consisting of music, recitations of poetry, and dances were performed; at night a fire was kept before the house. After the mourning period, which lasted eight days, the body was interred. The gravestones resembled in form the spirit sticks.

At the funeral of some emperor or samurai human sacrifices, called the “liunian hedge, were common. The victims were buried up to the neck in a circle about the grave, ancl left to perish under the beaks of birds and the tectli of wild beasts. This savage cus­ tom was abolished hy the lunperor Suinin. But instead of the .‘human hedge” the juiislii, suicide by the sword, came into existence. When the master died his slaves would commit suicide, so that they could attend upon him during his ghostly journey.

The customs of the community seemed to be more courageous and manly than tliosc ol the home. The former home was many times permanently ahancloncd and a new one was sought or built, This was perhaps a cause for the nomadic nature of the ancient Japanese. In every liomf ;i shrine, the august-spirit dwelling, was placed upon a .shelf, si\ feet from the floor, on the inner wall of some chamber. Tliis shelf was called the “Shelf of the augustspirits.” In the shrine were pi aced thin white tablets of wood, the spiritsticks, inscribed with the names of the dead. Before these shrines prayers had to be repeated and offerings placed every day. The offerings were put. there, so that the dead could breathe in the vapor, for that alone was sufficient to satisfy the dead.

These performances had to be clone daily without fail by the elders, or the women of the liousehuld.

The Domestic Cult or family religion was a Religion of Filial Piety. This piety included reverence for the dead; the affection of children to parents, and of parents to children; the mutual ties of man and wife; the duties of cousins to cousins; the duties servant to master, and master to servant. These duties even included death. It was the filial piety of China that made the completion of the Panama railroad possible, when white and black lal)or refused to work because of the thousands of deaths that occurred while working there. But Chinese labor could be bought for the cost of life. Japanese labor might have been more expensive. This willingness to die for another makes the Domestic Cult a religion of gratitude and tenderness.

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In Goethes Drama, Goetz von Berlichingen, “lerne” wir einen edlen, vornehmen Men sell en kennen, cler in boesen Zeiten seinen Maim zu stellen suclit.” Eiii Beispiel eines solchen Mannes war Goetz, cler Held des oben genannten Dramas; und eine aergere Zeit haette es wohl nicht fuer ihn geben koennen als die, in cler ―lebte. Vor einem solchen Menschen haben wir eben Respekt er und nehmen Anteil an seinem Geschick; und daher seien folgende Zeilen gesclirieben. .

• Ein Zeitgenosse Luthers, steht er wie Luther zwischen zwei grossen Wendepunkten in der Geschichte; Luther in der Kirchengeschichte ocler eigentlich in der grossen Weltgeschichte ueberhaupt, Goetz in einem geringeren Sinne in der Geschichte Deutchlands. Er war ini Jahre 1480 zu Jagsthausen im jetzigen Wuerttemberg geboren und war ein treuer Vertreter des untergehenden mittelalterlichen Rittertums.

Kaiser Maximilian, der letzte Ritter, hatte viel zu kaempfen mit aeusseren und inneren Feinden. Fortwaehrend brachen die Tuerken in Deutchlands Grenzen ein. lm Inneren wollte cler niedere Adel, die Ritterschaft, sich unter keine Regierung fuegen, und die Fuersten wollten des Kaisers Gewalt an sich reissen. Wenn sie clem Kaiser gegen die Tuerken 1-Iilfe leisten sollten, so musste er ihnen ihre persoenlichen Wuensche erfuellen. Gegen diese Ungerechtigkeit der Fuersten und Ritter trat Goetz, ein Mann der Tat, fuer Kaiser, Reich und Freiheit ein. Das zersplitterte Deutcliland wollte er zu einem festen Staatsbau machen. Die Fuersten sahen ihn natuerlich fuer einen Stoerenfried an, doch bei den Bauern und bei der niederen Geistlichkeit stand er in hohen Ehren.

Wiederholt brach sein Jugendfreund Weislingen ihm die Treue, machte seine Privatfehde mit den Nuernbergern zur Rechtssaclie und veranlasste, class ihm das Reichsexekutionsheer entgegen geschickt wurde. Goetz wehrte sich erst im Kampfe auf offenem Felde, wurde aber schliesslich nach Belagerung seiner Burg durch Verrat mit den Seinen gefangen genommen und in Heilbronn in Haft gehajten. Gefangenschalt war dem Fehderitter unertraeglich; dennoch weigerte sich, Urfehde Zll schwoeren, 'veil er sich dadurch des Friedenstoehrens schuldig bekannt haette.

Bald aber wurde er von Franz von Sickingen befreit und schwur dann freiwillig Urfehde.

Der Kaiser starb, und Goetz betrauerte den Tod des letzten Ritters und den Aufstand der Bauern, der die Not nur steigern konnte. Da fasste er den edleii Entschluss, dem Toben der Bauem Einhalt zu tun. Dadurch dass er sich zu ihrem Anfuehrer machen

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liess. bracli er nun selbst die Treue. Verwunclet geriet er wiecler in Gefangenschaft unci musste nach dcs Dichters Darstellung clendiglich enden.

In uns erregt des TTelden Schicksal Mitleid und Bewunderung.

Unsere Kritik seines Anteiles am Bauernkriege wird (lurch sein schoenes Familienleben und besonders (lurch seine letzte Rede mit Elisabeth, seiner Frau, vollkommen ausgeglichen. Doch nicht sein Untergang ist das Traurige, sondern class die Sache, fuer die er sicli voellig hingegehen hatte, untergehen musste. Dass die Fuersten zu jener Zeit (lie Gewalt in ihre Hand n ah men, war doch das Beste, weil (lie entfernte Majestaet sich selbst nicht beschuetzen konnte. Sie stellten wcni^stens zeitweiligen Frieden her. Die Zeit war eben noch nicht reif fuel- Goetz und fuer sein Ideal der starken Reichsrcgierung.

DER TREUE SKLAVE Gerhard Schmeling *26 Zu der Zeit, da die Sklaverei noch im Schwange war, hatte, in Virginia, Mr. Everwqrth nicht weit von den Dorfe A seine grosse Ba«mwollj)lanta^e mit ihren vielen Sklaven. Mr. Rverworth war cin ^r;iusamer Herr. Er trieb seine Sklaven imnier fruehmoreens mil der Knutte zur Arbeit. Er war ein habgieriffer Mensch, denn jc mehr (lie Sklaven fuer sein Einkommen leisteten, desto mehr er sie an die Arbeit trieb.

Unter den Sklaven befarnl sich einer mit Namen George Lin­ coln, der schr unter den Hiehen seines Herrn zu leiden hatte, aber immer schweigencl seine Arbeit treu verrichtete, ob er in der Gesellschaft seiner Mitsklaven oder allein auf clem Felde war.

Als die Sklaven nun spaet eines Abends, da alles schwieg, und cla der Meister mit seinem ITause in tiefem Schlummer lag, versammelt waren, sass George Lincoln weit in einer Ecke des Raumes und lioerte aufmerksam, mit offenem Mund imd gespitzten Ohren zu, wie seine Rassergenossen ^egen ihren tyrarinischen Herrn Racheplaene schmiedeten. Ploetzlich, als alle in die Rede des Raedelsfuehrers vertieft waren, hoerte man ein Geschrei. Alle sprangen sofort auf und lauschten. Wieder ertoente das Geschrei.

Sie liefen alle in die (lunkle Naclit hinaus. Das Herrenhaus stand lichterloh in Flammen. Mr. Everworth hatte sich zwar mit seiner Gattin aus dem hrennenden Haus gefluechtet, doch seine einzige 7 ochter lag noch im tiefen Schlummer in dem Hause. Die Mutter jammerte und flehte um Hilfe. Die ^anze Reihe der Neger stand 'vie angewurzelt vor der Flammenherde.Es schien, als ob keiner —41—

吻j es wagte, sicli in das Haus zu stuerzen unci das Kind zu retten; es schien keiner sein eigenes Leben aufs Spiel setzen zu wollen. Doch siehe da I George Lincoln draengte sich ploetzlich aus der Reihe der Sklaven hervor und stuerzte sich in das brennende Haus.

Eine Ewigkeit schien es zu dauern. Eine, zwei, drei, ja fuenf Minuten verflossen, und der Retter war noch niclit wieder zum Vorscliein gekommen. Da auf einmal stolperte er erschoepft aus dem Hause hervor mit clem Maedchen, das er in ein schweres Tucli gehuellt hatte. Er legte der Mutter das Kind in die Arme und brach ohnmaechtig zusammen. Sein ganzer Koerper war mit furchtbaren Branchvunden bedeckt. Da wurden die Augen des Meisters geoeffnet. Er erkannte die Treue seines Sklaven. Schnell befahl er, class man aus dem Dorfe den Arzt hole, und hemuehte sich um den Retter seines Kindes, waehrend seine Wohnstaette ein vollstaendiger Raub der Flammen wurde.

Eines Tages trat der Herr zu seinem wiederhergestellten Sklaven heran und fragte ihn, ob er als Dank fuer seine Tat die Freiheit haben wollen. George lenhte den Dankeserwcis ab. Wo solle er denn hin? Ueberall werde man ihn verachten, da er doch ein Neger sei. Eins, jedoch, erbat er sich von seinem Herrn. Wenn er ihm seinen Dank erweisen wolle, solle er versprechen, nie wieder die Rute zu gebrauchen. Mr. Everworth versprach die lirfuellung dieser Bitte und selling nie wieder seine Sklaven.

Hinfort gingen die Sklaven nicht mehr unter Pciiscbenhieben an ihre Arbeit sondern aus freiem Triebe. Die Lei stun gen der Sklaven wurden von Tag zu Tag groesser, doch waren sie weniger die Frucht der Hiebe des Herrn als die Frucht der Liebe, und ihr Herr lernte nun auch fuer ihre Wohlfahrt immer mehr sorgen.

George Lincoln nahm er in sein neues Haus als Dicner, denn nicht mehr sollte er auf dem Felde unter der heissen Sonne seine Tage bei schwerer Arbeit verbringen.

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NATURE With the advent of spring we can (.»nce more leave the stuffy rooms and go out into nature*. Any lover of nature will exper­ ience many elevated sensations when he is out in the open. He will see and feel a beauty which surpasses anything beautiful that man. has ever made. A simple bird ,a flower, or a tree are more perfectly formed than any line i statue. Even in the malformed specimens there is a symmetry which one cannot hope to find where mail has attempted - to produce what is called beautiful.

The gnarled branches of an elm are wonderfully grand. A withering flower is a perfect picture of hopelessness. What is more pitiful than a sick bird ?

The nature lover will also experience a deep religious feeling when he roams in his favorite haunts. When he sees the mightiness of a woods, the beauty of a flower, hears the harmonious melody of a bird, then he must say to himself, “What art thou,

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man, in comparison to the creator of all this beauty?” . A contem_ plation of nature will make man realize his own insignificance, and then he will realize that, if his physical ability is so small, his power to save his own soul must be still less, for the soul is higher and greater than the material world. Then, when one reaches the realization of his own weakness, he will, if liis training was right, turn to Him who is able to save his soul and has already done so, Christ.

If nature can produce such results, surely communion with her ought to be cultivated. In addition to the spiritual benefits derived from intercourse with nature there are always physical benefits, exercise, fresh air, relaxation. What more need be said in praise of nature?

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Dr. Grant, rector of the Protestant Episcopal church of the Ascension in New York, says, “"There is need of a new religion, if the churches will not clean house of all its fetishes. The funda­ mentalists in religion believe they will attain happiness in the world to come through the belief in the miraculous conception of Christ, His death and ascension into heaven. This theory is as unworthy of modern intelligence as would be the belief today in theories of the Egyptian priests of the past.” In these words Dr. Grant asks for a housecleaning of the church and a modernizing of the doctrines taught by the church. The church is in need of a housecleaningf, but not in the sense in which he means it. Tt rather needs a housecleaningf of persons who preach unbelief in­ stead of the pure Gospel of our Saviour Jesus Christ, and still call themselves ministers. In this category are also included those who preach politics and social life from the pulpit. As long as the church preaches such things instead of the Gospel, it is in great need of a housecleaning and a thorough one at that.

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ENTHUSIASM A body of students at all times plays willing host to enthu­ siasm. That condition is sometimes beneficial, but it may also be harmful. Enthusiasm for class rushes and hazing, which are re44

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suiting in an increasing number of deaths, has wrought irreparable harm in many universities and colleges throughout the country.

Class spirit is a form of enthusiasm which retards the furtherance of the interests and the success of an institution. Many fratern­ ities in colleges are nothing else than the product of class spirit.

There are instances of frats controlling football teams and makingit impossible for a player who belongs to no fraternity to win deserved position on the team. And if such intolerance occurs in sports, it is to be expected that it is common in other phases of student life.

When enthusiasm is pervaded with the true Christian spirit, however, it is directed in the right channel and the results are beneficial for both students and institution. Students may be en­ thusiastic fur fairness and cleanness in sports, for their studies, for tlie growth oi their college, and still their enthusiasm may prove harmful to themselves. That only is the right form of en­ thusiasm, which does honor to Christ. It remains for us students then to consider the results of every movement in the student body, whether or not they reflect the glory of God, before we become enthusiastic for them, and to quench enthusiasm where we see that it will prove harmful to our souls, but to foster it when it does credit to us as followers of our Saviour.

—W. O. W.，24.

NOTICE! Our missionaries in the past month have introduced “The Apache Scout.” It is a paper in which conditions and results among the Apaches in Arizona are told in an interesting manner.

Every member of the Synod should know what is being done in in our missions in Arizona, and this, “The Apache Scdut>, can tell, since it is published by those people who are working among the Apaches and therefore know most about them, our missionaries.

“The Apache Scout” is issued bi-monthly, and the subscription ce per year is fifty cents. Subscriptions are received by E. gar Guenther, Whiteriver, Arizona.

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MEETING OF ALUMNI SOCIETY On Commencement Day, Friday, June 22, there will be held a business meeting of the Aiumni Society in the gymnasium im­ mediately after the Alumni-First Team baseball game.

H. K. Moussa, Pres.

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Optimism pays. During the past month two contributions for this column have been sent in. to the editor, an increase of one hundred per cent. A corresponding continued increase in the number of contributions in the future will insure a real column in three years. Who’ll be next to help us along?

The engagement of Reverend Richard J anke, ’15， now located at Clarkston, Washington, to Miss Lisette Saxmann of Fond du Lac, graduate nurse of the La Crosse Lutheran Hospital, now do­ ing private nursing in Milwaukee, is announced.

Wacker and Koehler escaped working on Arbor Day by goingto Beaver Dam, where Wacker s brother, Reverend Arthur Wacker, ’18, of Coloma, Michigan, was married to Little Eelc’s sister. Miss Laura Koehler.

The first port of the sea of matrimony! Reverend Leonard C. Bernthal, ,-18, of Clare, Michigan, joyfully announces the arrival of Leonard, Junior, on April 21st.

Another future student for Northwestern. A' ten pound boy increased the family of Reverend C. Schmelzer, '\7.

The Watertown ci cigar market received a big boost when Dr. I* red Kosanke, M. D., J04, became the father of a baby girl on April 14th.

Mr. H. Gebler,- '07., manager, of the Watertown .Table Slide Company, is at present touring in the Old Country. He is about to realize his wish of seeing the Acropolis. He left his baby in London with a nurse to enable, his wife to accompany him to Milan, Italy. Thence he will go to Greece to see the Parthenon.

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[4 Valentin Andreae, '17, former tutor at Northwestern,.who suffered a nervous lyrfeakdown in 1920, has recovered sufficiently to accompany his mother and father to Germany. His father has accepted a call to the church of the Freikirche in Koenigsberg, Prussia. Andreae’s appearance induces one to conclude that he has recovered entirely from his malady.

Reverend Richard Siegler, ’81，who will collect in many con­ gregations for the new seminary, visited the Paustian brothers here recently.

Professor J. G. Ruege, a former student at Northwestern, now professor at the Lutheran High in Milwaukee, visited Lee Sabrowsky.

When Vadcler Boettcher, ’21, passed through here on his mo­ torcycle, he presented a picture of the modern Ichabod Crane, hav­ ing substituted a motorcyle for a horse, but retained the flying ulster.

Reverend W. A. Schwermann, ’86，formerly of Pickneyville, Illinois, is now located near Merrill, Wisconsin. His son, A. H. Schwermann, is director of Concordia College, Edmonton, Canada.

“Shorty” Stueber of Clyman, corn-20, saw the first game be­ April 11th. tween the first and second teams Hardly a Saturday passes when there are not some seminary students in town. Their purpose could hardly be to visit their friends at Northwestern because their stay in the dormitory takes up very little of their time. Buenger, ’21，Krause, Gentz, Uetzmann, ’22, the latter three coming in Krause^ Ford, Timmel, ’20, are a fe\v of these visitors with mysterious purposes.

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Professor William F. Luebke, Ph. D., ’03, at one time assistant professor of German at the State University of Iowa, edited the edition of Seidel’s “Leberecht Huenchen, now being used in the preparatory department.

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參Notes Manches.Glueckliche und auch manches Unglueckliche hat sich in dem letzten Monat hier oben zugetragen. Dadurch stellt sich imnier mehr und niehr die Tatsache heraus, class uiiser Leben ein bestaendiger Kampf ist. Oberflaechlich betr.ichtet, sehen wir, class unser Lebensweg nur niit Blumen und Rosen bestreut ist. Aber wenn wir tiefer blicken, claim sehen wir, class die Sache ganz antiers ist. Bestaendig muessen wir grosse Schwierigkeitcn, die sich uns in den Weg stellen, beseitigcn. Bestaendig muessen wir uns vor den vielen Gefahren wehren, clie fast taeglich auf uns kommeii.

Dass Unglueck und Gefahr uns fortwaehrencl begloitcn, erhellt sich besonders (lurch ein Ereignis vor etlichen Tagen im Zimmer 39. Herr Krause, ein Insasse dieses Zimmers, sass an scincm Pult und lass zum Vergnuegen seinen Homer. Nachdemer etliche hundert Zeilen uebersetzt hatte, stand er auf, um seine steifeii Glieder zu strecken. Kaum verliess er seinen Pult, da gab cs eineu gewaltigen Krach und ehe sich Herr Krause besinnen kunnte, sah er, class sein Pult ganz und gar mit Moerteltruemmcrn bedeckt war. All die schoenen Kleinodicn, wie Bilder, usw., mit denen er seinen Pult ausgeschmueckt hatte, waren stark bcschavdigt. Es stellte sich heraus, class ein Teil des Zimmerdachs eingostuerzt war und Herr Krause entging diesem Unglueck gerade nudi in dem letzten Augenblick.

Die ABMsche Schule der hoeheren Kritik hier oben setzt ill re Arbeit ungestoert weiter fort. Sie laesst sich (lurch keine Nebenumstaende, wie Z. B. ein Zimmererdbeben beeinflussen. Nur kleine Geister geben Acht auf solche Acusserlichkeiten. Die llcrren im Zimmer 30 haben es nur mit grossen Dingen zu tun. Doswegen fe. Rulie und Wuerde, die sich auf ihreu Antlitzen zeigt. In dieser Zeit, da man sich wirklich nicht auf einen Gegenstand konzentrieren kann, da man in alien geistigen Betaetigungen auf der Oberiiaeche haengen bleibt, zeigt sich gerade diese Schule als eine, die zu unser aller Verwunderung' nicht diesem argen Zeitgeist anheimgefallen ist. Unsere heutige Kultur verdankt gerade solchen Maennern cine weitere Lebensfrist.

Graf Albrecht besuchte vor etlichen Tagen die Stadt Allenton. Dort soli er sich tuechtig amuesiert haben. Nach seiner Rueckkehr versicherte er uns, dass der kite Bacchus imnier noch lebt.

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Herr Knoll spielte neulich “l)a,se-ball” in Oshkosh. Es war ihm vergoennt, mit einem “base-lSall team” diese Reise zu uriternehmen. Dies ist das erste Mai, (lass er jemals eine lange Reise so weit von Milwaukee gcmacht hat. Von der Niederlage wollen wir nichts melden.

Herr Buengcr isi unsc*r Dreckinspektor.hier ohen. Iir nimmt sogar nach Hause geht, um cs so ernst mit seiner Arbeit, (iass bei cl cm ‘‘spring lumsocleaiiiK” amvesend zu sein. Es giht noclit pflichtgetreue Macnncr auf der Welt.

Die Ilerren Zurn. \Vci»：cmann, Kossin und Knoll wollten am 20. April eine langc* Reise “per pedes” machen, wohl so weit wie Chicago. Es stelltc sicli al)cr hcraus, class sie es nicht weiter hrachten als South Milwaukee. .Und zudem machten sie erst die Rueckreise am nacclistcn Ta^e. Oh es “per pedes” war, wissen wir nicht. aber es ist kauni zu Ijezweifeln. Fuer ihre naechste Schwarzwaldreise wollen sic melir Rckruten haben. Aber wir' bedanken uns.

Herr Pastor Sauer bcsuclite seinen Sohn Waldemar einen Tag letzten Monat.

Alle Insasscn des Zimmers 60 reisten am 5. Mai nach Watertown. Herr La Hainc kommandierte diesen Exodus.

Die Herren Boetichcr, Press, Timmel, Uetzmann, Saenger, Ebert, usw. wohnten dem Concordia-N. W. C. “base-ball” game in Watertown bei.

Herr Pastor Uctzmann besuchte seine beiden Soehne in der lezten Woche (les Monates April.

Herr Hillmer predigte am 6. Mai in Neenah. Dort begruesste er einen alten Watertown er, Herrn Kahlfahs. Herr Kahlfahs ist gegenwaertig ein Vorstcher in der englischen Gemeinde in Neenah.

Frau Rhoda besuchte ihren Sohn Dudley letzten Monat.

Herr Heidtke verrichtete Patendienste in Morton Grove, 111., am zweitletzten Sonnlag im April.

Herr Gentz ist immer noch unser Cast.

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When the dormitory bell fang at 7:30 on April 19, almostevery student was out on the park somewhere. Arbor Day had come. It was a day with a warm sun and a cool breeze—just the right weather for working. The Sextaners, Ouintaners, and Quartaners attacked the leaves with their rakes. In a ghort time big patches of beautiful green appeared and Heaps of leaves re­ mained in the tracks of the rakers. Then the hurly-burly Tertianers came with their wagons to haul the leaves and rubbish away. The Freshmen had the big task of getting the baseball diamond into shape. Under the direction of Capt. Henning they made good progress—raking, dragging, rolling. The Sophomores played at being lumbermen. They took one tree down on Western* Avenue and then the big maple in front of Dr. Ernst’s old resi­ dence. The would-be axemen also trimmed the trees that had been damaged by the heavy snowstorms. The Juniors took it upon themselves to see that everything was done well. At 10:30 a fine lunch consisting of lemonade and sandwiches was serveclThen the work was continued. By noon all except the Freshmen and Tertianers were finished with their assignments. The Freshies worked an hour after dinner, while the Tertianers, having" an unusual amount of rubbish to haul, did not finish until 4:00.

That night more than one was bragging about his blistered hands and his sunburnt neck and arms.

On Saturday evening, April 21, the new Black and Red staff tendered the departing members the annual banquet. Fourteen gathered around the festive board that was groaning under the load of the fine meal prepared by Mrs. Koeninger. When this bounteous repast had been disposed of, the editor of the old staff.

Mr. Hoenecke, awarded the official letter of the Black and Red staff to all those who had served at least six months. The rest of the evening was spent in telling stories and smoking. At a late hour the happpy party broke up. We always look forward to our banquet, enjoy it, and then wait longingly for it again.

On April 27 the Phi Gamma Rho Literary Society elected their officers for the next season. I. Habeck, W. Kleinke, and W. Westendorf were chosen for the positions of president, vice president, and secretary, respectively. On M^y 1 the Philomathian So—50-

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After chapel on April 6, Dr. Sears, who has been connected with the State Board of Health for a number of years, gave us an interesting and instructive address. He emphasized the importance of our diet and of the proper and timely care of teeth, eyes, nose, and throat. He also gave us statistics on the spreading of diseases and the great progress that has been made in prer venting them. I think we have benefitted greatly by his speech.

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The Gustavian Weekly, published by the students of Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn., puts in its appearance regular­ ly. It is put up in newspaper form and pleases us much more than many other college papers of such format. The front, third, and last pages are devoted to student activities. Happily, the glaring and sensaticmnl headlines of the common newspaper are missing.

Student-life is treated from every angle, thereby giving others a clear picture of life at Gustavus Adolphus. This is one of the main objects of a college paper, and also one of the arguments in favor of a college paper in newspaper form. In such a paper much more news can be given, and the news is still interesting by the time it reaches the reader.

The editorials are short and to the point. In the first one the editor asks for central organization of religion. He shows his point clearly and conclusively. Another editorial tells of the requirements of an editor for a college paper. This is written hu­ morously, but wins its point by exaggerating the real conditions.

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As in some other papers which we receive, we miss an exchange column. We find an exchange editor on the ' staff, ~ but no article on exchanges. This is something which ought not to be missing in a college paper.

A paper which does not appear so regularly is the . Upsala Gazette, from Kenilworth, N. J. The April number of this paper is dedicated to the Sophomore class. The literary department contains two articles. The first, a story, tells how two lovers were kept apart by their families and finally lost knowledge of each other’s whereabouts. After many years of separation they found each other by the merest accident, and became united in old age.

The story is written fluently, without any. gaps to be filled in by the readers.

The poem “Upsala” shows great love for your Alma Mater, Fortunate;is the college that has such ardent supporters. But for one or two weak spots, the poem has excellent rhyme and meter.

The editorial column has two interesting articles. The one, “Carpe Diem,” shows how we must grasp our opportunities as they present themselves in order to make a success of life. The other proves to the students the great benefit which can be derived from their numerous literary clubs.

The various news columns are written in a unique style. The news of each class is put up into a separate paragraph, thus mak­ ing the whole clearer and easier to glance over. If one wishes to see the news of a certain class or individual one knows exactly where to look for it.

The method of treating exchanges is perhaps as good as any.

The editor merely stops to pick out the main points of a publica­ tion and then passes to the next. But we think some of the articles are too short. Three sentences are all that is given to one of the papers treated.

Much space is devoted to athletics, and upon looking- over the list of victories, we find the reason for the length of the column.

You have a basketball team to be proud of.

We hope to see the Upsala Gazette appear more regularly in the future.

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BASEBALL WHITEWATER NORMAL 7; N. W. C. 2.

Due to a few unfavorable breaks in the early part of the game, the opening day of the 1923 baseball season brought with it defeat for Northwestern at the hands of Whitewater Normal by a score 7—2.

Whitewater garnered three of its nine hits immediately in the first inning and sent four runs across, followed in the second by another run scored on Schultz's single.

In the third inning our boys came to the fore, when Fischer skirted off with a Texas-leaguer and got to third on Henning’s infield hit, who, however, was caught at second. Kleinke then reached first on Sell wager's error. With a man on first and third, “Tuffy” Wegwarth unloosed a terrific blow into deep left field and scored Fischer and Kleinke ahead of him. The hit would have been an easy homerun, but Wegwarth failed to touch third and was de­ clared out. Koser’s strikeout ended the inning.

From here on the game was nip and tuck until the eighth inning. when on two hits and a costly error the Normalites added another score. In our half of the inning Wegwarth reached third on a triple, but the necessary hit was lacking to drive him home.

In the last inning the vistors scored again on W. Olson’s single. Fischer singled again in our half, but was caught stealing second base. Olson tightened then, struck out Franzmann and re­ tired Wahl on an easy infield out.

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WISCONSIN UNIVERSITY 13; N. W. C 0.

Not disheartened over the defeat of the first game, the squad invaded Camp Randall the following Wednesday, April 25, where they took on the University nine. The Collegiates, however, with an 二 advantage over us of a full month’s training easily proved our superiors and won 13―0.

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Kleinke pitched superb ball, retiring eight of Coach Lowman^ slugging batsmen via the strikeout route, and would have held the Badgers to a closer score, had the support of his teammates been more consistent in the critical stages of the game when errors meant runs. 、 The first inning went scoreless for both sides. In the second, Wisconsin started its heavy scoring, when it tallied four runs on a combination of two errors, two singles, a double, and a triple. In the same inning our side threatened to score. Wegwarth opened with a single and was forced to second on Kleinke’s walk. Falk flied out and Wegwarth was caught at third. Kleinke also reached third, but died on base when Voecks flied out to right field and ended the inning.

The seventh inning was another big rally for the Collegiates when they rung up five more runs on infield errors. Meanwhile our batters could not find the opposing pitchers, having only two singles to their credit.

The game was called in the eighth inning to allow our team to catch a train.

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WHITEWATER NORMAL 10; NORTHWEST]'RN 3.

The losing spell still clung to the baseball team in its return game with Whitewater Normal School on the second of May. We received our third setback of the season, 10—3.

For six innings both teams played airtight ball, wl'.c-rcin each side made but two hits. From the start Northwestern had the edge on the count, 2 to 1, until the sevenh itnning when Jaeger’s arm gave way to a torn ligament, and Whitewater scored seven runs on six hits and a few costly errors.

We tallied two of the three runs in the first inning. Fischer struck out, and Henning reached first base on Sclnvagcr's error.

Kleinke drew a walk and forced Henning to second. \\7cgwarth, 、next up to bat, chose one of Schultz’s deliveries to his liking ancl sent Henning and Kleinke home on a triple, but was left stranded on third when Voecks flied out to first base. Whitewater came back in the same inning and tallied a run.

Thereafter neither side scored until the unlucky seventh, when things went wrong of a sudden. In short, six hits and four infield fumbles^ netted the teachers seven runs. In our half, Wahl's triple drove \ oecks, who had reached first on an error and stolen second, across for a third run.

Kleinke was rushed in to check the onslaught of the teachers, but the lead was too great for our boys to overcome.

JaeSer waf very effective in the first five innings with seven strikeouts to his credit; in the second inning he struck out Olson, Kaclkae, and Bostacl in short order.

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Struck out: li\ Jaeger 7，Kleinke 2; by H. Schultz 4, Kwappil 8. 'Pwo-base hits: M. Schultz, 1. "rhroc-hase hits: Gwappil 1, Wcgwarth 1, Wahl 1.

• Hilbert Engel returned a day late after Easter because of sore eyes. Since his eyes grew worse he left again three days later ancl remained away a week.

Erich Wacker returned a week late from his Easier vacation, which lie spent with his brother in Coloma, Mich.

Carl Henning passed the clays from April sixth to the twentieth in solitary confinement because of measles.

On April eleventh Winkel, Knuth, Roschen, and Martin Franzmann tried the water of the Rock River for the first time this year. It was pretty cold and they merely took a dip.

“Sparky” Vic had his picture taken. We wonder why ?

The kniep and gravy chuckers’ trio has been formed. Gilbert has been elected president; he appointed Becklund as his assistant and Sam Lemke as collector. “.lerky” Uetzmann is now sick with scarlet fever. This is the only case of this disease that crept into the student body this year.

Anyone wishing to rid himself of rats, mice, or other pests, please call upon the Symphony Orchestra on Sunday afternoons, so that the rest of the students can enjoy these afternoons in peace and comfort.

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the Seminary drive. secretarial work.

Graf is doing the multigraph, Iiabeck the

We dedicate to our forlorn and downcast Waklemar: “In such a night, Stood Dido with a willow in her hand Upon the wild sea banks, and waft her love To. come again to Carthage.”.

Bubbles’ parents paid him a visit again. Voccks, Roschen and Martin Franzmann also paid «*i visit to the lunch basket.

Mr. Ijochuner drove Prof. Binhammer, “Dutch” Engel, Schmidt, and "Cut.ic，' <lo\vn lc Madistm in his recently bought car to see our nine |)lav liic l niversity leans.

Martin Sellerf will more brag about not bein贫 dumped. His roommate “C(nv” o>ul(l ikiI hear to see Martin's chest expand any­ more and did the honiic deed April 29.

On the last Sunday of April, Anhalt and Frank made a bicycle trip to Milton.

•、”.).iliiny went smoothly till Anhalt’s hospitality got the best ol him. ()11 the way back lie picked up a lonely tack near Ft. Atkinson. Ai'kT riding about a mile on a flat tire he left his bicycle at a .、;iml took a bus to Watertown. The same (lay Beckluml an<l Richard bicycled to Whitewater.

Prof. Parisius, Cipt. Henning and his lieutenants, Grunwald and Horlamus, and Pres. Baer of the band, rode to West Bend to look over the gromuls for the sham battle. On the way back they lost a rear wheel jusi after they had driven at top speed. Luckily nobody was hurt. Grumvakrs mechanical experience came in handy ancl soon tlu*\ were nearing Watertown.

The last Saturday in April, Edga r went to Milwaukee because of heart trouble. He was cured, so it seems, the very same night.

The tutors have planted a garden with onions and radishes.

Time will tell if it’s a private or community garden.

Mr. Ed. Weiss from the College Athletic Supply Company of Milwaukee displayed his athletic goods to the students. Arnold Wegwarth of Woodland, however, was disappointed because Mr. Weiss had no golf sticks to show.

Jeder, der mit Zimmermann etwas im Gemeinen hat, merke auf das elfte Gebot: “Lass clich nicht verblueffen.”

Unser liebster Gerliard, wohlbekannt. hrannte uns neulich beinahe ab. Auf einmal hoeren wir in der Religionsstunde ein Jammergeschrei und da sitzt Gerhard und zappelt, was das Leder —59—

haelt, and heult: “Herr Professor! Herr Professor! Ich muss das Zimmer verlassen. Es brennt hier irgendwo bei niir.” Nach ausgeloeschtem Feuer und Bestaetigung und Beglaubigung des erlittenen Schaden dutch Feuer unci Wasser wm.de (lie religioese Rulie wieder voellig hergestellt.

XJnsere Oberprimaner wollten am 27. April den beruehmten Prager Fenstersturz voni Jahre 1618 kommemoricrcn. Heinie wurde wegen eines Schuhes, der ihm in eiiier eifrigen Debatte abgerissen wurde, wobei es ihm auch beinahe an (lie Sockeni gmg, aus dem Fenster geworfen. Der Professor hat uns die Prager Tatsachen genau erklaert und nieinte nun, (lie “I huipUliienger’’ fehlten leider in unserem Fenstersturz. Aber sonst war (lie Nachahmung in ihren Hauptpunkten cloch ziemlich lehenslrcu.

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Arbor Day found the coeds out bright and early ricaning the girls’-room. We had lunch at about 10:30, but please don’t think that the room was so dirty that we cleaned until then. .The Sextaners have led the way in hiking this \ car. They started in with a hike to Ixonia and reported that i1h\v enjoyed the sights of that beautiful little village .very much. ICarly in spring some of them were looking for flowers in the w ouds to be sure of being the first to get some. They were disappointed though, and what made their disappointment worse, they missed their street car.

The Quintaners made a resolution one clay to talk German out­ side of classes. They charged ten cents fine for ever\' lime they spoke English. We hope they h珥ve raised enough money to buy us a much needed new rug.

Serious signs of spring fever— Minnie L. forgot to come to school one morning.

Fanney E. has been day-dreaming.

Loretta Z. fell asleep in Glee-Club.

Verena S. gets up at 5 :00 A. M. to play tennis. (The surest sign of spring fever.)

Dode S. missed some of the steps coming down to the girls*room.

The . Sextaners were quiet one whole period.

Mullie M. carries her books for all periods, so that she doesn’t have to walk so much.

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Laud tlie first spring daisies; Gatlier the primroses; T;ikc them to a little girl; U no who.

—The ball glanced from the bat and found a hard landing against the head of the batter, who proceeded calmly to take the bench. Said the fair co-red, <4No\v 'vasn’t that stunning!”

—The student (a iter having made a passage from Latin clear as mud): “I couldn’t get any sense out of that, that’s a cinch.”

The Prof: “You could have said: I couldn’t get any sense out of that, but I should have said, ‘That’s a cinch V " —A question in Rcli^iun : “'Vie liiess tier Vater der Kinder Zebedaei?

—She: The Jonc's keep a diary of their whole married life, and all they have in there is, **Fight, Fight, Fight.”

He: Then it isn’t a diary. Then it s a scrap book. 一Sextaner (looking through his shelf) : I wonder what hap­ pened to that cake I shagged up yesterday ?

Sextaner II: Oh, that ? Why, I thought you didn’t want that anymore, so 1 used it.

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inand I listened for was, 'M'o the rear. Double time. March !'

—Sta-: - Say, What’s good to clean ivory ?

Comb: Ever try a shampoo?

—This little scene must have been enacted out on Degner’s farm at Ixonia. ...

Visitor: Why do you call that、vhite pig Ink二 Farmer: Because he always runs away from the j)en.

—He: She: He: She: He:

1 was going to propose— Oh, this is so sudden!

That we have a dish of ice cream— Oh, all right.

Some time when the weather is warmer.

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—There must be some tasty morsels up in the dormitory because one of the species of squirrel insists on making tlie college park its regular “hang-out.”

—Prof.: Who is good in Latin ?

Senior: The whole class together might make a fair.

—Schuetze uebersetzt: O clu liebstes Haupt der Elu frau!

Prof: Das ist kein richtiges Deutsch.

Schuetze: O allerliebstes Schaetzchen !

Prof.: Sie schcinen auf ihren woechentlichen nach Ixonia Erfahrung bekommen zu h;ibcn.

ECHOES FROM THE ZOELIBAT rrhcre is a power for good in your eyes.

Why don’t you use it, dear ?

There is some natural hair on your head.

Why don't you show it, dear?

There arc some natural teeth in your moutli.

But not very many, clear.

You say that you have ears on vour head.

Why do you hide them, dear ?

YouJrc a pretty kid when I sec v*»u nmv.

But I shudder whenever 1 think How much of your beauty still would be left.

If you should fall into the drink.

(Ex ahuiidantin cordis 05 loquitur) Since the shipment of pink suspenders, which should have been delivered in the latter part of March, has not arrived, the —62—

3 editors have decided to award a local product, namely the new MASKULIN HAIRNET—(carried by all drug stores)—just the thing to keep those rebellious locks in place. The lucky prize­ winners are: Mr. Linwood Goetz, whose* devotion to his Lady Nicotine has led him to many philosophical cogitations, which find expression in such pithy axioms as these: “Not only a better tobacco, but also -Stays put..” “Over seven million smoked yearly.” ’ “It’s toasted.1 • "They satisfy.” We hope that our remarks will not disturb Mr. Goetz in this his most worthy pursuit, which does so much to foster good feeling1 between man and his neighbor.

Mr. John John, whose latest work, a slight forty-two (42) volume affair in lighter vein than his previous productions, is about to appear. We gladly miss the lengthiness which made his earlier works slightly tedious. This set will be just the thing to fill that horrid empty twelve foot space in your library.

AD OMNES NOSTROS DE JOCO If at any time should have chanced to enter the recita­ tion hall at the front entrance and ascended the flight of steps to the first floor, did you e\ er notice attached to the wall facing you, a little green box on wlif SC' front are inscribed the words, “Black anrl RecP? And ditl you ever stop to think why in all the world a box inscribed with ihc words, “Black and Red” and having a long1 narrow opening in the top should be hanging in so conven­ ient a place, that anvor.c entering or leaving the recitation hall must needs pass within ： ：x steps of it? Well, that is the joke-box.

And a joke it is. if you think of its sad story. During one whole month it has seen but one paper of jokes. That would seem to indicate that the hvo liundred and fifty odd students at North­ western are nearly all stoics, or that the interest they take in their joke-column is dead. We know it is not the former, and surely the student-body does not want it said of themselves that it is the lat­ ter. Therefore, if you bear a joke, jot it down on a slip of paper and when you pass 1>y the ioke-box, drop it in. Even if the ioke • does not appear in the “Black and Red”，still you will have done your：, hit.

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COMMENCEMENT NUMBER 1923

VOLUME XXVII NO. 3

Northwestern College WATERTOWN, WIS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS UTERARY The Morn, Poem German Oration English Oration .

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THE MORN I The; niurn is crouching1 like a tawny pard HchiiKl ihe hills of the East.

The leopard leaps—the dew on the sward Cilitiers, in splemlor increased.

The .tin* leopard that crouches afar ()n the hills of the morning gray.

Arises and draws in the goldai car Of the Liun-king of the clay.

II The willow trembles its dew-dripping- tresses.

The (lower its l)rcast bares to llic sun's warm caresses.

The mists rise like wraiths from the sun-sprinkled river.

The leaves like* voun«- birds in the morning, wind quiver.

The rush of the river like the rippling1 of laughter Siiig-s the sonjr ()f fo-day that knows no hereafter.

T.lie wind in the pine-trees with sound softly sonorous Sings to God of the Morning in deep-reverent chorus.

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hi Lord God of the niurning, we praise thee, adore thee.

Our treasures, O master, we spread out before thee.

The soft, cool sarnl by the foam-flecked sea.

Father Creator, thy footstool shall 1)e.

The odor of flowers from meadow and hill As the incense we offer thy nostrils shall fill.

And in lands that are near and in lands far fi'vav We will chorus thy glory, God of break of t.lie clay.

Martin Fnuiznimin.

DIE SCHWEIZERISCHE REFORMATION VERGLICHEN MIT DER DEUTSCHEN Von Gerhard R. Schuetze, *23

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tandit enu* Zcit Ocr Blicken wir vierhundert Jahre zurueck, ^roessten Unordnung' unci Verwirrung1 vor uns auf: imd zwar nirht nnr auf sozialem, son clem nuch auf reli^ioesem Gi'biotc. Die Kirche nahrn damals nirht mehr die ihr gebuohrendr Stcl'niur ein. sondern clas Volk sah auf sip horab und vernrhtetp s;f. Die I-cute fielen in den krassesten Unrrlanben. der in i …iwtete.

Grosse Schaaren stroemten in die Klooster. fuehrten (lort rin faules Leben 川id 钇aben sich der Sittenlosijjkcit bin. Von den Klocstern herab bis zum Ablasshanrlel cab es nichts. rel'ijioosc Reducrfnis der damaligen Menschheit zu stiPen. Neben Luther dr^onirtc 1)riii?•es norh andere, Klarhe't in die verwirrten Verhaeltnisse en. Von .E^ropsster Bpflentunjj suid nnt°r d'osen Ulrich Zwin.crli mid Johann Calvin, die aber ganz andcrc Wegc cinschlugen als Luther.

Der erstc von diesen. Ulrich Zwingli. wurde :»ls Sohii cincs wohlhabenrlen Hirten wenijje Monate nach Luther in Schweiz geboren. Da Ulrich sclion in fmeh(、i* Jngpiul vortrcn'I'cho Gaben zeis：te. besuchte er die Schulen in Basel, Bt'rn un«l Wi<Mi, wo er sich den humanistischen Studien widmeto. Tm J a lire 1506 nalim Zwingli einen Beruf an die Gemeinde in Ghrus nn. Von hicr aus er als Feldprcdi^er des Pnustcs Julius IT. mil den Sclnvei/.ern jje^en (lie Franzosen nach Italien liirmh nnd bekam mi«'h Rnm zu selien. Obwolil ihm (Ins verschwenfieri sHi e unci s'ttenlose Leben in Rom liiclit entgehen konnte, durchscliautc er niclit den Bctru.s：. der clort taee：lich an den Seelen aus^euebt wurdc. Dass ein Schaden in die Kirche hineingebrochen war, wusste er, aber niclit. wo der steckte. Bis zum Jahre 1516 wirkte er als Sittcnprediger in

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Auch wurde die Pricstorehe <jcstattet.

Gegen Kndc scinor Wirksamkcit kani Zwingli mit Luther, zu sammen und lmu(，il…kennen. Die beiden trafen sich in Marburg, wo sic ein Rcli^ionM-i^praech fuelirten, uni sich in ihren Lclircn zu einigen. In Punktcn kamen sie uebereiii, aber ueber den letzten Punkt, r sich auf das Abcndmahl hezog, war keine J'.inigung; moeglich. Wachrcnd Luther sich an die Sell rift liielt und mit Krcide auf Tiscli sell rich “Das ist mein Leil)，’，folgte Zwingli seiner \ eniunft und sagte <4Das bedeutet mein Leib.”

Bcini Ahsdiicd wolhc Zwingli Luther (lie liruderhand reichen.

Luther verweigerto den 1 landschlag und wics seinen Gegner mit den Worten zunieck, “Ihr liabt einen anderen Geist als wir.”

Xuch seiner Kiu*ckkelir verfolgte Zwingli seine altcn Prinzipien und strelate danach, seine Reformation mit Hilfc der Obrigkeit in der g^anzen Sclnvciz zur Geltung zu bringen. Zwingli vergass dabci, class cr im Jahre 1523 gesagt hattc: In Glaubenssachen kann man niemand zwingen. Die zwinglische Lehre wurde yeberall angenommen, ausser in fuenf Kantonen die der roem­ ischen Kirche treu l)liel)en. Um diese zum religioesen Gehorsam zu bringen, grifT Zwingli zu den WalTcn und sell lug los. Er kaenipft-e in der ersten Schlachtreihe mit den Tapfersten und wurde (lurch einen Steinwurf zu Boden gestreckt.

Sein gauzes Leben hindurch zeigte Zwingli, class er in einem anderen Geiste als Luther arbeitete. Waehrend Luther in der ?lten Kirche Iieil fuer seine Seele suclitc und, 'veil er es niclit fand，Seelenkaempfe durchzumachen hatte, wurde Zwingli (lurch —6S—

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Zwingli wollte reformieren und fuehrte seine J\cf(»rmation in it Gewaltdurch. Luthers Reformation entsprang eincm tiefen, innigen Genuiete, Z'vinglis dagegen einc-ni hdlcn, klurcii Vc'rsiandc.

Johann Calvin, der das i.icht der Welt in J nil re 1509 crhlicktc, baute weiter auf den Gruntl, den Zwingli gclegt hatte. Xach Vullendung seiner luiniaiiistischen und ihcologischen Sludicn begal) er sich nacli ltalien und wui.de auf seiner Rueckreiso uadi l.'rankreicli unerwartet in Gcnf vom dortigen Reformatur Karel fest^ehalten. Er sollte Farel hclfen, die Wirrcn durt zu unlncn und (lie Reformation mchr zur C^cltungf zu bringen. Zuc*rsl \vfi^c*rtc sich Calvin, dieses zu tun, als er aber mit dem Fluclie Gotu-s hod roll t wurde, willigte er ein zu l)leilK'ii. I^arcl und C'alvin urliriteten nun Hand in lland und entwarfen zusanimen ein GlaulKMisbekcMinlnis, das jeder Buerger ljcsclnvoercn sollte, und forderten (lie strengste vid wurde.

Sittenzuclit. Da dies den alt.cn Genfer Faniilien wurden Farel und Calvin aus dcr Stadt vertriel^cn. Wachrend Farel nacli Nuernberg flueclitcle, ging Calvin midi Strnsshuri*' und traf dort mit verschiecU*nen Keformatorcn, auch mil Molanchton, zusammen. Unterdessen batten Calvins Anhaengor -csiogt, class er im Jahre 1541 nacli Gcnf zurueckgerulcn \vur<ie. vSofort nach seiner Rueckkehr fuehrte cr cin Kirchenreginicui ein. I''r schuf ein Konsistorium, das aus 6 ^eivStliclicn und 12 well lichen Mitgliedern bestand. Mit Calvin an dcr Spit/.c waclitc das Konsistorium ueber den Lcl^enswandel eincs jeden 13ucrgers und drang bis in die Ilaeuser hinein. Das Konsistorium untersudilc, oh T.cute mit ihren Nach barn in Frieden lebten. und oh sic Hcissig die Kirche besucliten. Nicht mu. sittliche Vergehen und T.uxus, sondern auch lCs s(»lltcn die unschuldigsten Vergnue«un^en wurden verhuten. sogar Wirtshaeuser geschlossen weixlcn. In seinen Massregeln verfuhr Calvin mit aeussester Strenge. Zwci Prcdiger wurden abgesetzt, 'veil sie zu Gunsten eines Mamies sprachen, der ueber Calvin geschcrzt und gesagt hatte, Calvin ist glcich Kain, und deshalb mit einer Strafe belcgt wurde. Kin ^ewisscr Ar/.t, der cine von Calvins Lehren verwarf, wurde aus Gc*nf gewiesen und mit der Pruegelstrafe bedrolu, falls er zurueckkehren sollte. Ein Kind, das Vater und Mutter geschlagen hatte, wurde gekoepft. I linerhall) .vier Jahre wurden 58 zum Tode verurteilt und 76 vorbannt.

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I ^Math ^:Hdj halt an den Zwinglianern haetten. Als Oberhaupt der reformierten Kirclie herrsclite Calvin nun als unumschraenkter Herr, machte Oenf zum protestantischcn Rom und fulir fort, seinen Gottesstaat auf Erden weitcr auszudehnen. Die Kirchen waren schmucklos. ohne Idilcler, ohne Orcein und ohne Glocken. Die Genfer Familien, die sicli niclit fuegen wollten, mussten ilire Heimat verlassen. Cal­ vin starb im Jahre 1564. Noch vor seinem Tode ermahnte er seine Prcdiger: "Stehet test in curem Beruf—haltet ob der eingefuehrten Ordnung一habt acht, (lass das Volk im Gehorsam gegen die Lehre verwahrt wmle.”

Wic Zwin^li, war Calvin ein Verstandesmensch und besass niclit das tiefc, inncrc rcligiocse Gcfuehl, das Luther auszeichnete.

Dass cr (k.m LutlK.rUini cbenso fern stand 'vie Zwingli, zeigen seine reli^iocscn Anschauungen. Von (lei. Gnadenwahl sagt Cal­ vin :*'\Vcnn lirlit (lurch seine ei^ene Kraft selig wird, muss Gott in <k*r Kwigla.it' flic Men sell cn entweder zur Seligkeit ocler Verdamniniss lK'stimnii hahen. \Ver zur Scligkeit berufen ist, kann niclit aiis ilir fallen. \\ cr Verdamniniss erwaehlt ist, kann ilir niclit enl^clicn. Doch soil jeclcr Mensch glaiiben, class er zur (inadc hcstimnil sci uml danach lel)en und liandeln.” Von Gott hatte Calvin (k'nicntspreclicnd auch einen anderen BegrifF als I-uther. I )er (—:()" ! withers ist auf Grund der Sell rift ein barmherzijrcr (:ott，der .-ilk'n Mcnschen 11111 Christi willen gnaeclig ist, der Calvins der herrsdiendc Gott, (lessen Gnade sich niclit auf alle Mcnschen erst reck t und darum ehcr gefuerclitet als geliebt wird.

In Bezug auf (las Ahemlmahl nalim Calvin gegen Luther (lieselbe Stellung wic Zwin^li ein. In Sachen der Obrigkeit gingen die Mcinun^en lieidcr KcfnrmatorcMi auseinander. Waehrend Luther (larauf bestand, (lass jeclcr rechtmaessigen Obrigkeit Gehor­ sani schulde, erklacrte Calvin, (lass nur der Obrigkeit zu gehorchen sei, die im Gcistc (lt_s (,'alvinismus regiere.

Ohgleich der Calvinismus seinen Ursprung in der kleinen Schweiz nahni, hat cr sich doch schnell verbreitet. Bald cl rang er in. Frankreich. Deulscliland, Holland und England ein. Er blieb nicht nur in luirojja, Midcrn fasstc auch in unserem Lande Fuss.

Hier nimmt die reformierte Kirclie keine unbedeutende Stellung ein.

Die Auswucchsc dcs Calvinismus schen wir ini Prohibitionsgesetz, das vor einigen Juliren zur Geltung gekommen ist. Die Blue Laws, von denen man heute so viol hoert, stammen zum grossen Teil von den Calvinisten.

Im Jahre 1909 feierten (lie Reformierten ilir vierhundertjaehriges Juliilaeum zu Khren Calvins. Bei dieser Gelegenheit priess man Calvin als den grossen Reformator, erhob ihn ueber Luther und 'vies darauf hin, wi als Erklaerer der Bibel Luther ueberrage, wie er als Systematiker nicht zu uebertreffen sei. und

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wie er viel besser als Luther und Zwingli seine Ideale auf das praktische Leben zu beziehen wusste. Um nur auf das Letztere zu erwidern, wissen wir, class keiner so gut das boese Gewissen mit (lem Troste des Evangeliums heilen konnte wie Luther, was fuer das praktische Leben viel hoeher als alle vergaenglichen Einrichtungen Calvins und der Reformicrten zu werten ist. Lasst uns daruni Luthers Bedeutung fuer uns mehr als je zuvor einschaetzen und dank bar sein, class er das wurde, was er fuer uns geworden ist.

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IN FAITHFUL EFFORT ALONE TRUE VICTORY LIES E. A. Iloenecke, ’23

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Walking up the winding way to our gymnasium, we see the figure of the “bprinter on His Marks” outlined against the green setting of an arhorvitas clump. The statue, symbolizing man running the course of life, was suggested, very pro1)a1)ly, by the ini… scription which is engraved on its base.卞he (|iu)tation is taken from Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians, *'Hut one rcccivetli the prize/' ll is an aumonition to the Christian lo prepare aiul train himself as does the athlete, if ho would wish to reach the linal goal in the other life. The hand of some poet added the words, “Bear then in mind: In faithful effort alone true victory lies," in expla­ nation of the quotation. That is the means by which (，nc attains the prize in every branch of human endeavor, by I'ailliful effort! rhose words are of importance to everyone win* reads iheni.

But to us who are just preparing ourselves to run the race of life, these words have double significance. At tlie lust milestone in our progress along life’s highway they greet us as an incentive and, alas—also as a reproach. We have all at temp let 1 tu run faith­ fully, we have used the gifts with which wc have Ih'oii endowed by the Creator, and now at this first milestone wc catcli over our In shoulder a fleeting glimpse of the encouraging- greeting;: faithful effort alone true victory lies.” Wc gather livsh courage, we hasten on and are confident that our course is tlu. right one.

That would be the ideal state of alTairs, could wo Init pass that first milestone with a satisfied smile breaking over our work-ilushecl faces. But we can not smile if we look at ourselves honestly.

Sadly we sink to the ground discouraged and remorseful and acknowledge that so far our course hus been imperfect, and we resolve to run on in a new, enlivened spirit. We realize that the instruction is very simple. Faithfulness is all that is required.

In anything, if it is attempted faithfully, victory is assured. Most, of us are to begin training for the service in the household of the Lord. The very best advice which we can take with us lies in these short words: *' lji faithful effort alone true victory lies/' The advice is very simple and short. It means giving our and worthiest motives. We must be determined to do what is right. Nothing must make us deviate from this path, at no time are we to lay oiT the garb of faithfulness because it becomes liiconvenient to bear, under no circumstances, and in no situations dare we allow ourselves the slavish liberty of following an easier course，or a short-cut, which will only prove to be a trap to make us fall. Our course demands great resij^nation. At every bend in the road we hope to find a clear stretch of soft turf ahead, ancl

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every time we shall find a difficult obstacle to block our progress onward. We .shall stumble and fall, we shall scratch our skin on the thorns of the scraggy mountain-path, we shall suffer pain be­ cause we are detcM-miiied to follow that one course, but with bitter resignation we nnust persist. Tliougii the object which blocks uur passage be insurmountaljle to our calculating eye, we must persist.

Though the world call us a severe, for we know that we stand not alone, we have a mighty helper in every need, wc trust in God and then every obstacle, though ever so threatening, melts into a mist which deceived our — lilincled eves. And with our faith ill God we shall develop love— lt)ve of Ciod and love of our fcllowman. Though they may stand and jeer, tliou^h uur dearest friends should enter the ranks of our adversaries and trv to dissuade us, we will remain “still faithful though the lrusted may hclrav, as Macaulay states it. We will resolulely adhere to (lod's promise and trust I (is word : “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will j^ivc tlice the crown of life.” And nothing will move* u>. \\\- will consider it small hindrance to our progress, though \vi- lose our friends, though we sulTer ill on account of our pi.iiirii>K，s，for as (;corge Kliot said: Blit faitl)fulness can feed on su fieri And know.s : Hut it well knows it-' ;i»ur^c* :and for the sake of the right involved it adheres to it <>l>.s!inau-lv, in spite of inconveniences, losses, and ills.

Pope has clianu i； ri/ed the faithful man very correctly in his Epistle to Or. Arhmiiuot: In action f.iiihful, and in honor clear, Who lirokc no promise, serv’d no private end. \\ liu gain'd no title, and wlio lost no friend.

That is real faithfulness.

It is not a g«irim*m wliicli one may don to deceive one's fello'vmen. That is niiseral)lo livpocrisy. Neither is it a glorious ad­ venture in Utopia, where there is an absenre of all disagreeable­ ness, of all ills and sulTerings. That man who seeks to be faithful only then when it involves no sacriiice, blocks his passage and will give up, for he is i an opportunist. That i s not faithfulness. It is the easiest ' thin父 in the world to be faithful when everything beckons and cncounigc.s you to be faithful to your calling, when you sit enlhroned hij^h in the hearts of men and they make your duty easy to fulfill and laud you in sweeping eulogies and raise droning panegyrics to your every deed. That is not faith fulness.

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Would you have that called faithfulness? That is faithfulness for one's base greediness. But humanity has developed still another type. It is the type of Hawthornes Hollingsworth in the novel, "The Blithedale Romance.” That man had principles. His world was philanthropy. And nothing could stand in the way ot the fulfillment of his purpose. Hawthorne aptly calls him “that steel engine of the devil’s contrivance, a philanthropist \,} How often we meet with such unfortunates! They become eyesores to humanity. The world shuns them. They arc in the 1 winds of a demon stronger than greed and avarice— — it is principle. Man and his principle. It is as though while emleavorin«- to rescue the mother from the flames he tramples with his hob-nailed boots over her poor babes, who are her only stay in life. I ；iithfulness belongs to none of these. Faithfulness is love. And love has com­ passion and still it persists in its trustworthiness and principles.

So we see to be faithful one needs no large stagv. one needs no cheering multitude, one needs no strength of his own. But one does need persistence in faith and resignation in love and then this is certain: “To the faithful the reward is sure!”

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unit CUR LINGUAM LATIN AM NOSTRIS DIEBUS DISCIMUS? Elmer E. Prenzlow，’23.

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In vielen Lehranstalten unseres Landes, wie ja auch in unserer Anstalt, nimmt das Latein unter den verschicdcncn 1'aecliern eiiie bedeutende Slelle ein. Fast allc. die sich eine allffenicine Biklung aneignen wollen, studieren Latein. Auch wir habcn sieben Jahre lang diese Sprache studiert. Aber warum ? fragt man. Warum , lelirt und lernt man in unseren Tagcn noch einc Spradic, die keineni Volke mehr gesprochen wird ? Welchen Nutzen hat man davon ?

Besondc-rs mn drei Gruende 'v;llen, wie es mir scheint, wird 山.e lateinisrhc SpnHie ncrli in unserer Zeit q^clclirt uiul .^clernl.

7uerst, 'veil diese Siwlie Her S<、lil”essel ist zu eincr T.iteratur, Hie es wohl wort ist, cl^man sie kennon lernt; zxvcitons, 'veil wir durch das Studium r^pser Snrn.che pivlere verwandlc Snrachen besser verstehen lernen : nnd Hrittens. wcil di^se Sprnclie alien von Nutzen ist. die sich m»t Kunst tinrl Wi^mscbJifl ab«x*ben.

Dass die lateiniscbfi Utoratur wolil wert ist. class man sic ke.nnen lernt. 'v;rd ie^er zuf^ehen, rlcr (lie bo^ten Schriftsteller nnrl Dicbter Hpi. rnit Verstanrl p'olrsrn lint. Hs waere leicht. viele roemisHv* S^hriftstell^r nnrl Di^ht^r nnrufnehren, cleren Wert von alien G»»l«hrten hoch ^eschactzt wird. Aber es ^pnuegrt von eim'een zu reden.

Die erste «nter den roemiVhen Schriftstollorn muessen wi'r ohne Zwpifel Orpro pinrnenmen, der m?t "Rr^lit narens T•牙tiiiarumn”。l^ttemrurn g-pnannt wird. m Cireros WprVpn wir rltV lntdm’qrhp ui tbror linorlistcn Vollenfluns：. Ibm fra.lt a Is Rpsrel oeffentlich vor/.i^raj?pn, das mcht wolil rliirrlirlpHit nnd tnit Fleiss aussrearbeitet ■n’ar. Djirum s»nd seine "Reden Muster der Bprerlsamkeit, und a11c jxcbildctcn RediifT studioron diese^ben mit Fleiss.

Die Briofe Oreros. von denen noch mehr nls aclil Imndcrt vorhanden siml. suid aen^serst interessaiit. Tn cHoscmi V»ri«'fon rorlet das Herz nnd Clenmet Ciceros zu semen Vcrwanrlten und Frcunden. sowohl ueber die intMnsten Diugfp in seinem Lcben, als auch ueber die emstpstpn polit^Hipn Erpi^nisse seiner Zeit.

AuHi cW "Ph'losnnhie Ciroro sich hesrhaeftiVl. Kr liat es sis Anfo-ab»> a.nfrp«pbon. vprsurht. (lie Philo'?oob,^ »1er GriVHien HHitvoMer r)?irstp1Hinop in l^te^isoher SornHie 'vie(Wzuffeben. Tn seinen nhilosonb^Hien Schriften redet or r»i ib^r rHe wirhtipren FraQ-e'1 fles mens^hlichpn T„ebens. nobor rlie S°olo dos Men sell on, ueber den Tod, neber clip Unslerblichkeit, allcrdin.^s 'vie ein • Heide. gehaltvoll und formvollendet.

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Gedichte, Satiren und Briefe geschriebcn. In Gclaeufigkeit des Ausdrucks, in beissendem Spott und launigen Einfaellen hat keiner der alien Dichter ihn uchertroffen. In lichtvoller Weise schilclert Horaz die Lcbensanschauung seiner Zeit und geisselt ihre Torheiten.

Docli wir duerfen aucli die Geschichtsschreiber nicht vergessen. Caesar, Sallust, Tacitus, deren Geschichtswerke klassisch sind.

Diese Wcrke alle und viele anderen sind wohl wert, class man sie liest und zwar lateinisch liest, (leiin aucli (lurch die bcste Uebersetzun兄 gelit viel vnn ilircr Kraft und Sclioenheit vcrloren.

Wir lcrnen aber (lie latcinischc Sprache nicht allein darum, weil wir die Schriftstcller und Dichter der Roeiner lesen wollen, sondern aucli weil diese Sprachc uns neutzlich ist im Erlernen andcrer verwandter Sjirachcn.

Latein ist die Gnindla^e der Spraclicn vielcr Voelker und mehr als dreihundert Millionen Menschen. Wer clarum im Lateinischen gruemllich hewnndert ist, kann diese Sprachen leicht lernen.

Und ieder, der En^Iisch stiuliert, weiss, 'vie viele en^lischcn Worte aus fler lateinischen Sprache stammen.

Diese Sprache ist endlich alien von Nutzen, die sich mit Kunst unci Wissenschaft ab^ol'jcn. und canz besonders fuer (lie, welche Thcolo兄ie studieren. Dass fast in alien Ktiensten und Wissenschaften nicht nur altc wertvolle Werke lateinisch geschrieben sind, sondern auch ihre Inteinischen Ausdruecke aus clieser Sprache stammen, ist ja alien bekannt. So its es auch in der Theologie.

Viele Jahrhundertc hinclurch war die lateinische Sprache die Sprache der Theologcn Kuropas und auch der Lutherischen. Wer clarum Theologie grucmllidi studieren will, muss im Lateinischen zuhause sein.

Ks hat uns viele Mitchc .eemacht, Latein zu lernen, aber icli glaube, wir haben die; Zcil nicht nutzlos angewandt.

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CREATIONS MYSTERY Well thou mayest question Where the glory comes from In the world about us, In the heavens above us; Who was’t made the seasons, Gave them all their beauty; Who made wood mul mcadmv, Bird and flower rich meadow.

Who gave sun his power.

Moon her tender radiance, Peace and rest the bright stars.

Quiet rest the bright stars.

Oh, thou happy Christian, Thou alone canst know all, Know the great Creator, Praise the great Creator.

Irwin J. 1 lal^cck, '24.

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THOUGHTS AT THE CLOSE OF THE SCHOOL-YEAR Now that commencement is again at hand and another schoolyear is about to close, we rejoice to think that \vc may leave our out for ourselves. But other, more serious thoughts enter our outf or ourselves. But other, more serious thoughts enter our minds. We realize that as each commencement passes, die day of our graduation draws nearer and with it the dqjarture from the college, which has become clear lo us through our studies, througli tli〒 kind efforts of the professors, and through the many friend­ ships we have formed here.

During' the year decisions are rendered on various disputes. the fairness ... of which we doubt. On the impulse of the moment we criticize and :‘knock，’’ but when, at the close of the year, we reflect upon our life at college and compare those dubious decisions with that we have reaped, we find that they are mere . the good _ trifles. But a true realization of the value of our Alnm Mater —81—

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W. O. \V., '24.

ADVERTISE NORTHWESTERN Vacation days arc here. Once more 've’ll leave for all parts of the country to earn money ancl rost Tt frcquentlv happens that while we are at home we are psked，1io”t oMr college. Northwestern. What is our attitude -U n Do we perhaps sav, “Oh, Northwestern is all W' ;t .sjo a.t that? If so. the advertising- that we do is nlxv't ps ns that (lone 1)v a person whose enlliusiasm for …、”从* restricted to liis iudginsf, “It isn't bad/' No, wli ^ske^ for information aliont Northwestern, tell all you The” if ^om^onc shows an interest in Northwestern, keep vrt°r Ir'm, for then lie m^v endeavor to send more students up lirr«、…ihu^ swrll the rnnks of those who are here preparing for the vinevard of the Lord, Again, if anv of '，o” k^nw of anyone who feels n. slight de­ sire to prepare ，’tell vour minister about it and write to the of Northwestern, so that thev can fan the spark into a consuming flame.

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that we are here to turn out future ministers and turn these out as men whose education equals, yes surpasses, that acquired in most colleges of this country, speaking from a secular standpoint, and is the only right education, spiritually speaking, for its cornerstone is Christ crucified for sinners.

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All earth was crying for water, The grass was losing its green, The leaves on the trees were turning, And bare dry soil could be seen.

The flowers were everywhere drooping Their painted heads in dismay; The walls of the mountains were changing Vrom verdure to (lull dismal gray.

Tlic rustics were hoping «*ind praying To God, who gives all good gifts.

Through Christ, Son of the Creator, For rain U) moisten all lips.

Tliey brought in the cows from the pastures, Where tlic herhs liad 1)ccn grazed to the ground, And turned them into the hay fields, Where still souk* j^rass could be found.

Tlieii gracious (loci heard their prayers, As ever hefort* and since He has heard tlic prayers of men, WhclluT peasant. ])；iuper, or prince.

In the deep ot tlic sultry night.

The clouds tliat suddenly Poured forth, midst volley and fire.

God's blessing as man chose.

From hour to hour fell precious drops.

Till the dark rough night had ceased.

The clouds divided a.s though fatigued.

And sought their beds in the east.

The sun glanced l)i.iglu in glittering streams, And ])layed 'villi flowers «*ind trees.

The birds with song the morn did greet; And busilv buzzed the bees.

The plants wore pearls of greatest worth; The flowers wept tears of joy; And oozy niud-pools ’tween the hills Pleased the youthful barefoot boy.

So God that night heard weak men’s prayers When all seemed lost in drought.

So God will help for evermore!

This, man need never doubt.

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—It any alumnus is inclined to 1)e disgusted with his lot, let Wisconsin, to Miss Lucile Cn*acber of Milwaukee, took place on June 6th at the bride’s home in Milwaukee.

—Another alumnus who was carried away by the spell of June is Reverend Belno Lange，，18, of White River, South Dakota. He was married on June 9th lo Miss Frieda Stark, also of Milwaukee.

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—Reverend C. Kock, ex-'19, has left Plum City, Wisconsin and accepted a call to New Prague, Minnesota.

—Reverend E. Abelman, ex-* 19, of \\Tarrcns, Wisconsin, visited his brother in Watertown recently. Me also visited relatives in Milwaukee.

—Although Reverend William Lehmann, M9, of Darfur, Minne­ sota, said that he was going home to Racine to spend his birthday there when he passed through Watertown ihe licginning of June, lie may have meant llie 1)irtluUiy of matrimonial bliss instead of a common. ordinary birthday.

—Reverend August Bemllei.，’78, of Milwaukee visited his Alma Mater on Decoration Day, with his son. :

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—Alfred J. Schweppe, ’15. writes that he is now practising law at 1702 L. C. Smith Building, Seattle, Washington. Mr. Schweppe obtained his M. A. at the “l)” of Wisconsin in 1917 and his L L. B. at the “U” of Minnesota in 1922.

—Two former members of the class of ’21, Rudolph Schroeder Theodore Mohnliardt, are members of the graduating class of the Springfield Concordia ’rheological Seminary, Both of these men will accept calls in the Wisconsin synod. 一If any alumnus is inclined to l)e disguested with his lot, let —85—

him read this account of conditions in Arizona at the East P'ork mission near Whiteriver as given 1 )y R everend H. C. Nitz, ’15, and perhaps lie will then be thankful for 1his lot and in addition “dig1 extremely worthy cause: <4We need .an ul)” a donation for . orphanage. Should have had it long ago. We have one, but it’s a disgrace—Nine tiny infants—the oldest nine months old—are fed, washed, and bedded; two older orphans, four boarding-school pupils, and four employees eat; all the cooking, ironing, and mend­ ing is done—and in a room 16x16 feet large, which room is incidentally used as living room for the matron and her husband, too.

To the front, this room opens to the laundry; to the rear it opens 011 a little sleeping porch; the side entrance leads into the pantry.

Flics，licat, and unavoidable baby fragrance are all about.”

—Reverend Walter Gutzke, ’17，and wife, and Reverend John Henning, *18, and wife, attended the annual concert of the college musical organizations on May 18th.

—Reverend Walter Schumann. ’12, and his brother ITarold, com.*12, were in town rccc*ntly to attend the funeral of their step­ mother.

— I leinie I locnecke of this year's senior class became uncle \yhen a baby boy \v«as horn into the family of his brother Hugo, ’14, wlu) is ])astor of a congregation at Detroit.

—Reverend L. Kocninger, '13, of North Fond du Lac, was in Watertown recent 1)，to visit his father, who has just recovered from a conlinemcn!: in l>ecl for six weeks by inflammatory rlieumatism. Reverend Koeninger reports excellent results in his field in his canvass for funds for the new seminary.

—Reverend H. Schluetcr, f00, of Oshkosh, was in Watertown the last week in May to complete arrangements for bringing the college band and orchestra to Oshkosh for June 3rd to participate Saengerfest there.

—Dr. Ralph Owen. Ph. D., 05, has accepted a call as head of the educational department at Bryn Mawr. During the summer lie delivers a course of lectures on school administration in the University of South Dakota. 一Reverend Philip Koehler, *09, saw the faculty defeat the first team in a game on May 6th to the tune of 16-7. 一Tutor Boclamer, '17, preached in Toledo on May 29th in connection with an all-week .celebration of the dedication of a new church in Reverend Luedtkes congregation. 一Several alumni are assisting' Reverend R. Siegler, ’81，in col­ —86—

I lecting funds for the new seminary, Tutor Tacke, ’19, collected at Iron Ridge and Mischot. Reverend Adolph Zeisler, ’18, covered the congregation at Sheboygan Falls. Reverend J. Abelmann, ’05, of Wilton, has collected in several congregations. Reverend Ray­ mond Huth of Milwaukee will also help out in this work.

—Reverend Arnold Schultz，’02, of North Milwaukee, visited old haunts at Watertown the latter part of May. —Vic Thierfelder, com.-’21，was in Watertown May 6th. He is now working in Milwaukee.

—Mart Koehler, ex-’20, who is now engaged in the plumbing business at West Allis, visited his brother and other friends here on Decoration Day.

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—On the same day Tutor Falk's father, a former student here, visited his son.

—Rudolph Schlueter, '21, has completed a year of graduate work at the “U” of Wisconsin.

—Reverend II. Hartwig of Ilartlaml visited in Watertown to obtain relief from Hartland's well-known speed cop.

—At Columbus, W. C. Leitscb, who in 1882-83 belonged to one of the academic classes, recently died. Mr. Leitsch was affiliated with the Columbus Canning Company.

—Mr. Ernst Zutz, lately of Norfolk, Nebraska, died May 15th.

Mr. Zutz attended Northwestern l)et\veen 1882 and 1884. He was for. many years a member of the college lwartl of trustees, At the time of his death he was treasurer of the Nebraska District of the Joint Synod. Mr. Zutz was an enthusiastic worker for every good cause in the synod, and the loss of such a man is keenly felt.

—Reverend Adolph To epel father of Reverend J. Toepel, *00, and Reverend O. Toepel, W, «died May 27th at Fond du Lac. He was buried at Iron Ridge.

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—Reverend A. C. Haase, ’94, of St. Paul, Minnesota, is a mem­ ber of the Inters) nodical Committee which is working to remove the diflerences between the various Lutheran synods.

—Professors Probst and Westerhaus, ’09 ami ’08，respectively, were favored by a visit from Reverend Schneider, ’08, of O'vosso, Michigan. Reverend Schneider is a member ol the General Mis­ sion Board.

—Among the other June bridegrooms out of the circle of the —87—

alumni are Reverend Ed. Blakewell, ’18，of Brookings, South Da­ kota, and Reverend Raymond Timmel of Sodus, Michigan. The brides of both of these men are from Milwaukee. We wonder how many more ministers would be bachelors if the sem were some desert island instead of in the city of Milwaukee, which seems to make it its duty to furnish the future ministers with life-mates.

—Ericli La Maine,，20，did not wait until he reached Milwaukee before lie made provisions for his future in the form of a fiancee.

His wedding to Miss Martha Wetzel, com.-’21，of Watertown, is slated for the hitter ])art of June. Mr. La Maine has accepted a call to the mission fields in Arizona. 一Melvin Croll, ’20, will also leave for Arizona after his wedding to Miss Edna Setz, an alumna of Northwestern.

—The wife of Reverend Walter Ifillmer，’13，of Kenosha, has gone to Rochester, Minnesota, to take treatments at the Mayo clinic. 一Arthur Knispel, coin.-’22, brightened the halls of Northwestern with his presence o\cr the first week-end in June. Mr. Knispel is now a prosperous arcountaiit in Milwaukee. He has developed the one characteristic of Milwaukee which has made Milwaukee famous. The back is not considered here.

—We regret to announce the death on June 4th of Professor E. Sampe, director of the Lutheran 11ig-h School at Milwaukee. He at one time attended Morthwestern.

—Henry Hacker, member of the Senior Preparatory class of 189293, was in Watertown the latter part of May visiting his cousin, Professor Probst. Mr. Hacker is principal of schools at Cedarburg. 一Alfred Hinz, ex-11, is now superintending the building of the new Memorial Bridge at the foot of Main street, which is to replace Smith's bridge and form the entrance of the changed Highway 19 •into Watertown. Undoubtedly Mr. Jiinz finds his knowledge of Hebrew forms to good advantage in his work.

—Edmund Yahr, ex-'07, looked over the grounds May 29th. He is now engaged in the contracting business with offices in Mil­ waukee.

—Dr. R. Nolte, M. D..

'89, paid his Alma Mater a visit after an absence of nearly forty years. He is now practicing medicine in Milwaukee. Dr. Nolte noticed a remarkable change in the buildings and campus since he last was here.

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—Reverend Adolf Zeisler, *18, assistant to Reverend E. Ph. Dornfel(l of Milwaukee, is now the proud father of a 1>aby girl, to whom birth was given on the 7th of June. Reverend Zeisler lias accepted a call to the mission circuit at Minocqu.i, Wisconsin, and will leave for his new field during the month of July. 一The infant daughter of Reverend Roy Vollmers, *16, of liovd, Minnesota, died recently.

—And now, good alumni, your editor bids you adieu for two months. He closes the column with the old request: Send in notes, so that the September column can get away with a bang.

Auf Wiedersehen!

The following have completed a classical course in the High School department and will not return to continue their work in the college with the rest of the class: Josephine Gnewuch.

Bertha Holzhueter.

Magdalene Kinkel.

Ruth Nommensen.

Josephine Sprocsser.

There are but four graduates from the commercial department this year: Melvin Ringle.

Aaron Fischer.

Palmer Strache.

Oscar Roeseler.

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TRAUGOTT W. REDI.IN Appleton, Wisconsin d" performed his duties as presof the Senior class and of the iit-body well. Since he was also lent of the Phi Gamma Rlio litr society and a member of the and chorus, he could not devote time to athletics. However, he manager of the 1922 football and starred on his class basketball Ho delights in making new actanccs, especially with the fairer

OTTO C IIKNNIN(i Bloomer, Wisconsin "was a prominent figure in 1 activities. He vico-prcsiof his class, president of the is, secretary of the Phi Gamma and of the Vesuvius Club and a )tT of the athletic board. Under i*adcrship the military company a very creditable showing. He he first string catcher on the bascteam throughout his collegiate ,and this year he ably led a team used mostly of green material. [)viiig letters and shading them is

ELMKR E. PRENZLOW Woodland, Wisconsin was secretary and treasurer class. His activities were conmostlv to the class room. But uiid time to sing in the college s and as sergeant of the military my to reprimand some poor Sextluring drill period. He also 1 one year on the Black and Red as editor of College Notes. As an .â&#x20AC;˘ of noted personages Elmer is class by himself.

ALVIN H. BAER Bowdie, South Dakota “Teddy” entered Northwestern as a Sophomore from New Ulm. He proved himself an able leader of the band and of the Philomathian literary society.

Occasionally lie participated in sports, but playing on the cornet 'vas a favo­ rite occupation of his, and lie showed himself to be an accomplished soloist.

Philosophy does not agree with Alvin, he would sooner write letters.

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HILBERT H. ENGEL Chicago, Illinois “Dutch,” another man from New Ulm, was president of the athletic board, manager of this year's baseball team, and vice-president of the Phi Gamma Rho literary society.

He helped edit the Black and Red for two years. In athletics he also shone, es­ pecially in football and basketball, but poor eyes have forced him to give up baseball. He is a jolly good fellow and is well liked by all who know him.

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EDGAR A, I-IOENECKE Saginaw, Michigan “Heinie” entered as a Sophomore from Michigan Lutheran Seminary. He is ex-editor-in-chief of the Black and Red and is a member of the chorus and the college quartet. Outside of his class duties he devoted much time to winter sports, skating being his spe­ cialty. During his leisure hours he finds much satisfaction in drawing cartoons. His general ability is a recoinpense for his diminutive size. The girls are surely quite an attraction for him.

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EMIL H. LEHMANN Norfolk, Nebraska “Jumbo,” who also entered here from Dr. Martin Luther College at New Ulm, has had a fitting appellation be­ stowed upon him. Because of his size lie was a great asset to the football team. In basketball he also made his presence felt. He was a member of the chorus and the Smoking club. On Sun­ day, Ixonia is his haven of delight, where his good nature and vast pro­ portions have made him a big favorite with the villaRC belles.

GERHARD C. MARQUARDT Watertown, Wisconsin “Jerry” is a quiet lad who minds his own business. Despite the fact that he lives down town, he took active part in school organizations, being a nicnibc*r of the chorus, band, orchestra, and military company.

As advertising manaser of the college monthly he worked hard and achieved much. For the past few years he was organist at the morning cliapcl services. He wastes most of his time, however, walking up to the college and back to his home again.

HAROLD A. PFAFFENBACH Watertown, Wisconsin “Pfaffie” was a member of the orchcstra and Phi Gamma Rho literary society. Due to the fact that he had down town affairs, which kept him very busy, he could not devote much time to college activities. He takes much pleasure in giving his friends a ‘lift” and defying the speed-cop by going at the top-notch speed of twenty-five miles hour.

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EGBERT SCHALLER Milwaukee, Wisconsin “Jakes” entered as a Senior from Concordia College, Milwaukee.

He played violin in the orchestra, and was a member of the Phi Gamma Rlio lit­ erary society, of the tennis club, of Ihc Smoking Club, and of his class basket­ ball team. His pipe is ever a source of joy and comfort to him.

HUGO C. SCHNITKER Minnesota Lake, Minnesota “Hooks,” another entry from New U!m, was president of the orchestra and sang in the chorus and college quartet. In basketball lie subhvcl for his class team. Hugo also belongs to the Tennis Club. Toasting bread early in the morning is his specialty.

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Litchfield. Minnesota “Gibby,” who brought with him some of the customs of New Ulm, is quile a philosopher, even though he is the youngest of the class of '23. The chorus claimed him as a member as did llu* Phi Gamma Rlio. He is another of nur organists. Ixonia is his favorite haunt.

Schuetze spends much of his free time in arguing with Heinie about country girls.

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ERICH E. WACKER Pigeon, Michigan “Slim” entered as a Sophomore from Saginaw. Competitive sports did not appeal to him. He was on the roll of the Phi Gamma Rho Litcra Society and chorus. Last year was Locals editor of the Black and Red and 'vas one of the six members of the athletic hoard. *4Physical Cul­ ture" lias played a prominent part in -SIini's" life.

CLASS OFFICERS: TraugoU \V. Red 1 in Otto C. Henning ..

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A large crowd assembled in our gymnasium on the evening of May 18 to hear the annual concert of our musical organizations.

The concert given this year was one that Northwestern can be that all lovers of music enjoyed it. proud of. \Ve The orchestra, under the direction of Prof. Wendland, played its selections in a truly finished style, appearing at its best in "Danube Wave Waltz.” Alvin Baer’s solos, **The Lost Chord” and “The Rosary,M were a rare treat. Our vocal soloist, Miss Frieda Zeisler, was a p^reat favorite with the audience. Though not one of great volume, the clearness and mellowness of her voice makes her a singer well worth listening to. The male quartet, the brass quartet, and the chorus shared honors in being encored.

The band gave a great finish to this successful program. We quote the Watertown Times: "The Northwestern College band is, after all, the institution’s greatest and most valuable asset when it comes to spelling success at the annual concert.”

May 26 was Northwestern Day at West Bend. It had been planned long before and was a big success. The people of West Bend did their best to show us an enjoyable time; we did our best to give them good entertainment. The result was* mutual satisfaction.

At 8:00 o'clock Saturday morning- cars from West Bend called for us. One hundred and thirty students were transported by them over a distance of fiftv miles. This alone was a great under­ taking. A bounteous dinner was served in the beautifully decorated schoolhall by the ladies of the congregation. At 1:00 o’clock the band and company held a parade down Main street to the fair grounds. A large crowd awaited them there; the grandstand was overfilled. The setting-up exercises by the company presented a fine sight. Then the sham battle between the Mexicans (rebels) juid Americans took place. Of course. the Mexicans were deSeated and finally captured. An interesting ball game between West Bend and Northwestern followed the sham battle. A rich supper was served. We ended the meal by cheers for West Bend, St. John’s congregation, the Ladies’ Aid Society, and the West —96-

Bend girls. In the evening the l)aml and company gave a concert and dress-parade drill on Main street. The crack sqimd fired three volleys to the health of West Bend (perhaps the Milwaukee River was taken out of its course by the fearful explosion). "I'he chorus and the band won great applause. The concert ended about 10 :00 o’clock.

On Sunday the students also look part in llie cluirch picnic, held in a wood about three miles from town. Prof. WeiidlanH preached an inspiring sermon on the text: “The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, A basket lunch was held at noon. The afternoon was occupied by a concert of the band and chorus ami by games. After a lunch the students were taken back to Watertown.

We can not thank the people of West Bend enough for their hospitality and kindness. Once more we say, “Three cheers for West Bend.”

On May 29th the Tertia Class was organized. Victor Voecks was elected president; Arthur Mittlestaeclt, vice-president; and Elmer Luer, secretary. White and purple were chosen as class colors. jg - q

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There is a welcome freshness in the"Milton College Review.

The editors possess the knack of speaking to the reader. Even for an outsider who is unacquainted with the organizations ancl activ­ ities at Milton the news items do not seem to treat of strange oc­ curences.

In the issue of May 24th we find an editorial on “Green Caps/ —97—

1 In it the writer nr^cs that Milton follow the example of Wisconsin University and Marquette and abolish the institution of wearing green caps because, as the Student Court at Wisconsin decided, the custom “is a violation of personal liberty and not in accord with the best interests of the school.” To us. who were never subject to any such usage, the wearing nf screen caps has always appeared a dangerous folly, especially since it is identified with that intense class rivalry which lias produced such disastrous results in some r« iMcs^cs. We liopc that Milton will take the action advocated in ihe editorial. 氺

Tn tlie write-up on the Milton-Northwestern game played here the Review says: Tf there was any advantage of one side over the other in fieldinjr，it must be accorded to Northwestern, for although the Black and Red players had almost twice as many chances at the ball, they only collected one more error than the Milton men.— Would that we could see ourselves as others see us and show the proper enthusiasm for our team. 木木木 The Tuske^ee Student is an exchange which ought to be read hy everv student at Xorllnvcstern. Tt is published by the Tuskegee Tnst«tutc for negroes, whose first president was Booker T. Washin erton. Bv reading- the paner one becomes acquainted with the ncs：ro side of the race question in America. The negroes have no sordid outlook upon the future. They realize that they can obtain full recognition only by sliowinq- themselves worthy of it.

That the negro has advanced much since his emancipation can V>ecn seen from statistics miblisbed in the Tuske.s：ee Student. For example, since the year 1866 the number of negroes owning： their own homes in the United States has increased from 12.000 in that year to 650.000 at the nresent time. Tn the year following the close of tlie Civil War. 200,000 fnrms in the countrv were being1 operated by negroes, wlierons momhers of that race todav own and till approximately 1.000.000 farms. Tn the same period the number of business institutions conducted hv negroes has increased from 2,100 to 60,000.

We recommend the rcaflins： of the Student to obtain an impartial and unbiased view of the question which we Amcricans have handled so disgracefully in the past.

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Northwestern started immediately in the first inning- and scored two runs on a sin汉le by Wahl and ;i triple 1、v Kleinkc, who tallied when he beat out Kuechle’s throw lo the plate. In the sccond Concordia, tied the count on a hit, a walk, and an error. With three more runs in the fourth, the visitors took the lead, only to be set back again when two errors and a walk increased our booty 1\v three runs.

Then came the bis： fiflh inning which netted us seven mc#rc runs. After five, runs had 1)eeii tallied on a conibin«*ition of hits and errors, Bacherl rushed in to check our sluggers. Imt only after t)vo more runs were scored on Hennino-'s triple and Kleinke's single. In the sixth, with the bases filled, two more wore added when Nieman scored on Ackmann's overtlirow to ihird and Nehring tallied, as Franzmann got a life on anothcr error.

Concordia, meanwhile, piled up runs and threatened with four runs in the ninth, but Kleinke tightened and struck out Zopf and Kuechle in order.

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Beloit 7; Northwestern 0 Winkenwerder's dazzling array of curves upset Northwestern’s batsmen, and Beloit romped olT the campus victorious on the 12th of May, 7-0.

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On our side, Kleinke also had the opposing batters well in hand with eight strikeouts, but Beloit placed hits when hits meant runs. In the fourth Wahl completed an unassislefl double play when be caught Watson's fly and touched out Irvine off second base.

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Milton 6, Northwestern 1.

The Milton game on the 16th of May went scoreless for both teams until the fourth inning, when Kleinke reached second on a pair of niisthrows by the catcher and stole third. When the Miltonian paddist again threw wild in the attempt to nip him off third, Kleinke galloped home with the first score.

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Wegwart featured in the short matinee when he tallied two runs in the first inning with a ripping home run to the center field fence. In the second, Wahl doubled into left field, took third on a miscue, and added another count on Voeck’s single to left.

Press was responsible for Seminary’s lone score in the third stanza, when Fischer misjudged his drive to center and paved the way for him around the circuit.

In the fifth Voecks ancl Henning were left stranded Oil second and third, when Kleinke fouled out to Timmel, and Wegwart fanned the air midst torrents of rain for the third out. The game was called at the end of the fifth inning.

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Base on balls: Off Winter 1; Double plays: Buenger to Sauer.

Northwestern 2100 0—3 Seminary 0010 0—1 West Bend 6; Northwestern 7.

The baseball team shared honors in making ''West Bend Day” a success, when it defeated the West Bend city team in a ten-inning game, 7-6.

Until the eighth the game was decidedly one-sided. In the second stanza, the upstate team showed ragged support, letting three runners cross the plate on five errors. The fifth saw our boys increase the lead to a six run margin. Kleinke took first on an infield hit and stole second and third base. Wegwart was walked purposely for the second time, and Nieman flyed out, whereon Kleinke scored on the return throw. Wegwart, meanwhile, reached third and scored Oil Nell ring's infield hit.

In the eighth West Bend broke through Jaeger’s defense and tallied three runs on four hits and an error, and evened the count in the ninth with three more scores, when Sherwood sent two run­ ners across on a double over right field and raced home on an error.

In the first hall of the tenth Kleinke, who took Jaeger’s place in the box, walked Sclilegel, but held him at first on striking out the next three batsmen in order. In the final half Kleinke drew a walk and stole second. Wegwart grounded to the pitcher, Nieman, then, sacrificed Kleinke across with the winning run, and.

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Summary—Two base hits: Sherwood 2, Wahl 1 : Struck out: By Schell, 2 in six innings, liy Schneider 2 in four innings, by Jaeger 11. Base on balls: Off Schell 3 in 6 innings, off Schneider 4 in 4 innings.

Double plays: Franzmann unassisted, Nchring to Kleinke, Nehring to Kleinke.

Watertown Goslings 18; Northwestern 10.

A volley of six home runs afforded a real Decoration day thrill in the annual Watertown-Northwestern game, whereby the college nine drew the shorter end of the score, 18-10.

On two hits, two errors, a walk and two “hit 1)y pitched balls" in the first inning, five Goslings waddled across home plate and started the slugfest. Northwestern batsmen came right back in the other half and scored three runs, chiefly on Wegwart's triple and Nienian’s double to right field. To this score our team added a run in the second, three in the third, and another in the fourth.

List drove out the first homer of the afternoon in the fourth. In the third Bublitz went wild, walked Wegwart, Niemann, and hit Nehring. Franzmann flyed out to centerfield, and Wegwart scored on a wild throw to first base. Wahl then sent Niemail and Nehr­ ing across with a Texas leaguer over second. In the fourth Kleinke circuited with the bases empty.

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the next inning they added five more runs, and cinched the game in the eighth when Glatzel, Simon and Lewandowski tallied on three well-placed hits. Northwestern rallied in the eighth again.

Wahl drew a walk and was advanced to second when Nowack bungled List’s liner over second. Both runners scored on Voeck’s triple to left field, who, however, died on third when Henning, Wegwart and Wahl flied out in order.

48 18 15 27 9 4 Total .Krueger batted for Franzmann in ninth.

Summary—Two base hits: Glatzel 1, Nieman 1; Three base hits: Voecks 1, Wegwart 1. Home runs : Schumann 2, Bublitz 1，Nowack 1, Kleinke 1, List 1.

Struck out: By Bublitz 9; by Kleinke 9; by Jaeger 1.

Base on balls: Off Bublitz 7; off Kleinke 3; off Jaeger 0. Umpires: Falk and Christians.

Northwestern ..........3 1 3 1 0 0 0 2 0—10 Watertown ..............5 0 0 0 1 4 5 3 0—18 -106-

I ATHLETIC BOARD NOTES On May 26, 1923, the collegiate department met and elected three new board members for the coming year. W. Westendorf. ’24, was elected for a term of one year, while A. Engel, ’25，and O. List, ’25, were elected for terms of two years.

Immediately after this meeting Pres. H. Engel of the present board called the new board, composed of the three newly elected members and W. Kleinke, R. l lorlamus, and VV. Sclunidl. together.

At this meeting the undersigned was elected president and A. Engel secretary. The new board will take up its 'vork at tlic beginning of the next school-year.

Rudol])!! C. Horlanius, Secretary.

The Kauber brothers entertained their sister Alma, who is a student at Lutheran High School in Milwaukee, on May sixth.

Frederking and Gieschen paid George Reul of Helenville a visit on the first Saturday and Sunday of May. Frank, Schlav, A1 foils, Grundie, and Kai made a solemn res­ olution one day to quit smoking. They succeeded in so far-that they kept away from “smokes” from morning till live o’clock in the afternoon.

On May eighth, Walter Jaeger suiTercd from a Latin examina­ tion and could not attend classes. 丁lie Freshman High-German Class is pretty well on its way. This class was formed by Prof. Koehler to practice the “r’s” and Umlauts. So far Schlavensky, Schmeling, Zink, Freder­ king, and Matuschek are active members.

—107—

Rudolf Horlamus, J24, and Gus Krause, '22, drove to Madison in Gus’ flivver on Whitmonday. While there, they visited the capital during1 session of the Assembly. At Waterloo they stopped to see the Rev. Kuhlow. They report having seen numerous dandelion* pickers on the roadside.

Gerhard Uetzmann, wlio suffered from scarlet fever a few weeks, left for his home the latter part of May. I larry Grumvald and Unwood Goetz had aspirations to get higher up and went to 11()1)，Hill. The night they spent in an old deserted shed, listening to the merry chirp of crickets and the dismal croak of froj^s.

Riverside I •ark has been the favorite haunt of some of the students for the past months.

Hahcck and (lumm journeyed to Lebanon one Sunday and played baseball. Despite (heir wonderful display Lebanon lost 25-2. Hahcck. Iiowcvct, hrmiglu in half of Lebanon's scores.

N. Sell la ven sky enjoyed a few days of last month at his home in Kenosha. While home lie l)ccame interested in astronomy.

Arnold Nieman, ’25, again showed his love and thoughtfulness toward his classmates when lie during one period suddenly arose, as if moved bv spirit, and cried out, “Pax vobiscum.”

Otto List enjoyed the scenes about the lakes around Oconomowoc ami Okauchcc (in May 19.

Our “Co'v” is delighting in the pasture land on the campus and gridiron.

Nfidcr, upon hein<»- asked to define “ambition,” replied, “Look me over!

I farry Grumvald. is now running for “Mayor.”

Clarence Schramm of Lebanon left his studies, on May 26 to work for the Miller Cartage Co. Since the sham battle at West Bend the mail has increased immensely.

Mr. Iulwarcl Knuth of Milwaukee is applying applications to his swellhead for the last few weeks.

“Dutch’，Kleinkc and I Iarrv Grumvald entertained their'parents and friends from Fond du Lac Decoration Day. What will Juliet do when Romeo goes to Michigan?

—108—

i QIu-IEb 一One Sunday we came upon the Quintaners in Hartig's woods, drinking eighteen bottles of pop. We hope they felt repaid for the work of carrying them out there. 一The day after a wiener roAst two of the Sexta girls were ab­ sent. They must have had a good time.

—One day six Tertianers hiked out to Jo. Gnewuch’s home at Lebanon. We walked and walked and walked some more. \Vc went cross-lots over 253 hills that had a barb-wire fence on each side of them, over half a dozen creeks and marshes, only stopping twice for a drink and a rest. But such a supper一we weighed our­ selves before and after—one of us had gained nine pounds. AskCheesy to prove it.

—As far as tennis is concerned, the Sextaners are champions一at losing. They have also tried swimming. Some of us prefer canoe­ ing and find it the best (?) thing for our complexions.

—Everyone feels relieved when the end of the year is in sight.

No one more so than I. I have tried to make the co-ccl notes as interesting as possible from about as much material as the alumni editor gets. There is still much to improve upon in the co-ed notes.

I hope that the next editor will profit by this vear’s criticisms. 一I. B.

—Berg (playing with a pair of tweezers) : Now gentlemen, with this instrument 1 can grasp anything.

Maaske: Also the fundamentals of geometry ?

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^WMath ^:R成 j —A : Do you know the distance between your ears?

B: No sir.

A: Just one block.

—Ex.

—Graf: Did you see that fly-ball! Out of sight, wasn’t it?

Voges: Say Graf, you're so cross-eyed, that your tears run clown your back.

—Visitor: Do you know Timmel, Rudolph Timmel ?

I ram : Oh yes, lie sleeps next to me in German hour.

—Twas on an ancient promontory high, The golden sun was sinking in the sky With ruddiest hues to tell the sunset by.

Quoth he to her. “How wonderful !n She sweetly smiling looked at him but sighed.

For girls, oh girls, just think of it!

He really meant the sunset.

—J_

一Someone (translating from Latin) : Hicrhin kam Jupiter in sterhlicher Gestalt.

Prof: Was heisst das?

Student: He was dead when he got there.

—Prof: What was the end of Charles XII? Graf: He died. 一Ham: What is that hump on _vour head?

Gravy: That is where a thought struck me.

—Ex.

—Prof: (In Latin) : What is the fourth case?

Scxtaner (who must have bummed classes the day before): Excusastiff. 一Tt is officially reported that the Tcrtiancrs discovered a grave error on the part of one of the authors of their textbook of chem­ istry. The mistake they corrected was, “Beer contains from 3 to 5 per cent of alcohol.”

—Prof: (explaining the meaning of a Greek word) : large bird that cannot fly.

Eddie K.: You mean a “jail-bird,” don’t you ?

It is a

—Prof: Was ist ein Fach?—(Keinc Antwort)—Na, geben sie niir dann ein Kompositum (les Wortes an.

Bittorf: Ein fach.

(cooly blowing the crayon dust from his sleeve)

一“I’m a little stiff from lacrosse.” **Oh—Wisconsin ?** —110—

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—Streich: What does C. O. D. stand for?

Sam: Hm, 1 don’t know. C.-O.-D. Code?

Streich : Call on dad.

Sam: Oh! THOSE SCHOOL DAYS It was a June-time evening.

The stars were shining bright.

The golden moonbeams bathed Our campus in noon-clay light.

Six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ’leven The city’s church bells ring.

And then with dampened stroke again The spooky hour they proclaim.

•‘What heard I there, a squeak or squack As though some brat the halls to walk Had dared himself without his bed?

I’ll teach him!” So the tutor said.

Into his shoes and out the door, Looking behind and looking before.

He stealthily creeps up the corridor； Fin’ly lie reaches the fire escape.

There below him in shadow and gloom He spies two miscreants nosing along.

Out for a midnight escapade, (Or probably a fresh air promenade?).

“Will you come in here immediately?”

Roars he in cold authority.

They start; they stop; they know not what To make of such a sudden block.

Then as they suddenly perceive That clown the steps he comes, They turn and fly like frightened bums Across the college park.

Not slow is he—by duty bound— For them to make hot chase.

And truly ’t'vas a ghastly sight.

Two mortals chased by ghostly white!

—Ill—

3 They cross the park; they cross the yard; They through the campus fly.

P»ut closer, nearer, closer still The tutor surges by.

Suddenly like a streak from the clear blue sky Tie grasps with his hand mvv shoulder. ^Aufstehen! Aufstchen!’’ he yells it seems.

Gone, not forgotten. Good-bye sweet dreams. ， t ?

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—Ko'v (to another student): You’re so green that if you looked at a tree vou would make it blush. 一Cutie (finding an unoccupied bench while “shagging” her through the park): Lasst iins hier platzcn. 一Barber: That fellow has a Ford 15 years old. He goes to Reaver Dam once a year.

Student: What does he do there?

Barber: Worries how to get back. 一Elmer (Allotria treibend): Wann werden wir unseren Ausflug machen ?

Prof: Passen sie auf, sonst machen sie einen Ausflug aus dem Zimmer.

Training Counts 一Dentist (applying a tool to his car): Now this is going to hurt just a little. 一Ex. —It was a warm June evening. Ye editors of “Laurel and Vin­ egar* * were becoming faint from the heat and their enervating de­ liberations. At one end of the table sat the chief, nodding over a copy of Juvenal’s “Satires.” Another “honor” had his chair tilted back against a shelf of “Humorous” publications and was ripping oil the first few stanzas of the “Sawmill Cadenza.” Most of the others were slouched in their chairs with their feet on the edge of the table. Then arose one dignitary (you probably know the one 'vc mean). After several boisterous but unsuccessful attempts, to arouse his colleagues, he deliberately began, “I make the motion that we present each and cverv__ member of the class of *23 with one card of l)achelor buttons on general principles and specifically because this will he our last opportunity to honor and distinguish that learned body with these our tokens of deepest regret. Be it, however, understood, that as soon as they have borne off their future ‘button-sewer’ (by some termed their ‘better half’），that they return the bachelor buttons to be preserved in the college:museum for the instruction and education of all posterity.” And -------as he was —112—

the only one there (in spirit), the motion was duly seconded and passed unanimously.

Vale, for a few months of wrestling with that niillian-dollar job.!

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Black anblieD VOLUME XXVII NO. 4

SEPTEMBER 1923

Northwestern College WATERTOWN, WIS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS LITERARY .114 Wanderlust Die Erste BluetezeitDer Deutschen 115 Literatur 117 Student Idealism 120 IN MEMORIAM EDITORIALS Back Again But Not to the "Same Old Thing.”.............................• 121 Apply Your Christianity.............. 122 Editor’s Note________________ 123 ALUMNI...........................

COLLEGE NOTES......... .

ATHLETICS.............. .........

ATHLETIC BOARD NOTES— LOCALS.... ......................... .

CO-ED NOTES.....................

CAMPUS AND CLASSROOM

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WANDERLUST Ich moechte licber wandern gelien, In offner Luft frei leben, Als in dcs Reichen Dienste stehen Und Knechtcs I'reu ihm geben.

D.enn unter Gottes freiem Zelt 1st man den \’oeglein naeher, Den lieben Vocglein, Freud der Welt, Die doch schon saiigen，eher Als schnoeder Reichtum Mensch verdarb, Und er dann nur um Geld noch warb.

Wenn man nur lustig wandern kann, Was brauch man dann noch sorgen ?

Der Wandrer ist der rechte Mann, In ihm ist Mut geborgen.

Irwin J. Habeck，’24.

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F DIE ERSTE BLUETEZEIT DER DEUTSCHEN LITERATUR Hilmar Krueger, ’25 Die deutsche Literatur hat drei Hoehepunkte. Den ersten finden wir um etwa 1200, den zweiten zu Luthers Zeit und den dritten zur Zeit Goethes und Schillers. .Wir wollen jetzt den ers.teh Hoehepunkt, die erste Bluetezeit - cler. deutschen Literatur, genauer ansehen. Es handelt sich dabei um die Jahre 1175.-1275.

Drei Umstaende be'virkten diese ^Bluetezeit, die Staufenherrschaft, die Kreuzzuege und cla,s Rittertum. Waehrend (ler Staufenherrschaft war Deutschland das Zentrum der Welt. Die Augen der Wissenschaft richteten sich gen Deutschland, um Neues zu sehen und zu lernen. Deutschland beeinflusste die ganze Welt.

In den Kreuzzuegen kamen deutsche Soldaten in Beruehrung； mit orientalischer Zucht und Literatur, aus denen sie neue Ideen *und Bilder schoepften. So kam auf ganz natuerliche Weise eine Mischung orientalischer und deutscher Kultur zustancle. Doch.hat) wohl das Rittertum am meisten dazu beigetragen, diese erste Blue­ tezeit ins Leben zu rufen. Die Ritter unterstuetzten Saenger und manche Ritter gaben sich selbst mit der Dichtkunst ab. Kein Hof war ohne seine Saeng^er, z. B. am Hof des Landgrafen Herman v.

Thueringen waren sieben Dichter und Saenger, unter ihnen Wol­ fram v. Eschenbach und Walther v. der Vogelweide, die sich nur mit der Dichtkunst abgaben und frei vom Grafen erhalten wurden.

Auch fahrende Saenger gingen von Hof zu Hof und tru gen ihre Gedichte und Lieder vor. So hoerten die Saenger die Die:htu ngen anderer und fuegten das Gehoerte ihrem eignen Schatze zu und verbreiteten auf diese Weise deutsche Literatur durch ganz Deutschland.

Die Erzeugnisse dieser Bluetezeit teilt man in drei Teile ein, in Volksepen, in Kunst―oder hoefische Epen und in Lyrik oder Minnesang. Die Volksepen stammen aus Suedostdeutschland und behandeln .rein deutsche Sachen, von fahrenden Saengem ueberliefert. Die Dichter dieser Epen haben die Geschichten und Legenden des Volkes gesammelt und in ein grosses Gedicht verwandelt. .Ein Beispiel soldier Entwicklung ist das Nibelungenlied, “die Ilias” der deutschen Literatur. Dieses Volksepos soil um das Jahr 1210 von dem Ritter v. Kuerenber^ geschrieben worden sein. Der Inhalt des Liedes ist folgender: Kriemhild wohnt in Worms, wo ihre Brueder Gunther, Gemot und Gieselher regieren. Zu ihnen kommt der blonde Siegfried aus Santen, der um Kriemhild werben will. Er schlaeg^: die Daenen und Sachsen und ueberwindet die starke Brunhild fuer Gunther, sodass sie des Koenigs Gemahlin wird. Nun wird Kriemhild Siegfrieds Gemahlin als Lohn fuer seme Heldentaten. Nach einer Abwesenlieit von etlichen Jahren —115—

1 kommen Siegfried unci Kriemhild auf Besuch nach Worms. Hier entsteht ein Streit zwischen den Koeniginnen. Brunhild fuehlt sich gekraenkt und sinnt auf Rache. Bei cler Ausfuehrung ihres Racheplanes wird ihr Hagen behilflich. Der Tronjer toetet den ahnungslosen Siegfried auf einer Jagd. Spaeter wird Kriemhild die Gemahlin des Hunnenkoenigs Etzel. In seinem Reiche sinnt sie immcrfort auf Rache, bis endlich die Burgunder auf Besuch kommen, und dann entsteht ein graessliches Gemetzel, defn nur Etzel, Hildebrandt und Dietrich entrinnen. Den Stoff des Liedes bilden Mythen und Goettersagen, teils sagenhafte, teils historische Legenden von der Voelkerwanderung 'vie z. B. die Gestalt Sieg­ frieds und Dietrichs. Dazu kommen christliche Elemente, wie das Muenster, Priester, Messe, u. a.

Das Gudrunlied ist “die wunderbarc Nebensonne des Nibelungeiiliedes.” Dieses Epos soil um das Jahr 1225 gedichtet worden scin. Das Lied erhaelt seineii Namen von Gudrun, der Tochter Hetels, (lie von Ilartmut, clem Koenig der Normannen, geraubt wird. Da Gudrun ihn nicht heiraten will, muss sie Sklavenarbeit tun, sogar im eiskalten Winter am Fluss jeden Tag die Waesche waschen. Doch nach clreizehn Jahren kommen die Hegelingen mit Henvig in die Normandie, toettn vide der Normannen und nehmen das Land ein. Henvig und Gudrun verheiraten sich, Ortwin, Gudruiis Brudcr, nimmt Ortrun, die einzige Normannin, die Mitleid hatte mit (lem Lose der Gefangenen. Der Inhalt des Epos stammt z. T. aus Mythologie, z. T. aus der geschichtlichen Vikingerzeit.

Hagensag-e, Hildesagc und Gudrunsage sind zu einem gewaltigem Epos vereint. Die Form ist die des Nibelungenliedes; waehrend aber im Nihelungenliede lieidnische Elemente vorwalteten, treten hier christliche Einfluesse staerker hervor. Dort war es unversochnlicher Hass, hier Milde und Vergebung.

Neben dicsen grossen Volksepen gibt es nun noch kleinere, wie “die RabenschlachtM und “(ler huernine Siegfried.” Diese stammen von den Dietrichs und Siegfrieclssagen.

Die Kunst一oder hoefischen Epen sind andrer Art. Diese Epen stammen aus Westdeutsch land und schildern die Abenteur franzoesischer, spanischer und englischer Ritter. Besonders erzaehlen sie Artussagen, zeichnen (labei das Rittertum mit seinen Gedanken und Idealen. Da diese Poesie vielfach die romanischen Maeren verarbeitete, wurcle sie die romantische Poesie genannt.

Die Hauptvertreter dieser Poesie sind Heinrich v. Veldecke, Hartman v. Aue, Wolfram v. Eschenbach unci Gottfried v. Strassburg. Heinrich v. Velclecke lebte um 1190，sein Hauptwerk ist “Eneit.” Hartmann v. Aue starb im Jahre 12.10. Von seinen Werken sind die bedeutenclsten “Erek” und “I'vein，’’ die ih.ren Inhalt der Artussage entnehmen, und “Gregorius auf dem Stein’.’ und “der Arme Heinrich,” deren Inhalt christliche Legenden bilden.

—116—

Wolfram v. Eschenbach starb uni 1217. Die Artussage <*Parzivar, ist von ihm gedichtet worclen. Gottfried v. Strassburg starb um 1220. "Tristan und Isolde” ist noch von ihm erhalten.

Die Lyrik, 'vie der Name besagt, ist ein Gesang nach der “Lyra” gesungen. Den Inhalt der Lyrik bilden Liebe, Ehre und Gottesfurcht. Der groesste Minnesaenger ist Walther v. der Vogelweide, der ungefaehr 1170 in Oesterreich nahe Bozen geboren wiirde. Seine Schulung erhielt er in Wien von Reinmar dem Alten.

Ini J ahre 1198 starb sein Goenner Friedrich der Katholische und so mubste Walther jetzt sein Wanderleben (lurch ganz Mitteleuropa beginnen. Wachrend cr von Hof zu Hof wanderte, beteiligte er sich an der Politik auf der Seite clef deutschen Kaiser gegen den Papst. 1m Jahre 1213 ging er zu Friedrich II ueber und schrieb gegen Innozenz III und war so ein Vorlaeufer Luthers. Er starb im Jahre 1230.

Seine Werke werden nach dem Inhalt in drei Teile eingeteilt, in Lieder, Leiche und Sprueche. Die Lieder dichtete er im ersten Teil seines Lebens. In diesen sang er “von Lenz und Liebe, von selger, gold’ner Zeit.” Das beruehmteste ist “Unter der Linde.’* Als er ‘sich mit der Politik abgab, dichtete er die Sprueche. In diesen gab er seine Ansichten ueber politische, soziale und kirchliche .Frag en, in unmissve.rstaendlicher Weise zu erkennen. In Dichtkunst ueberragte er alle Parteikaempfer. Sein dieser：r Art der _ Leich erzaehlt von der Trinitaet, deni Fall und der Erhebung der Menschen und der Errettung (lurch Maria.

Hit Walthers Tode geht cliese erste Glanzperiocle der deutschen Literatur ihrem Encle cntgegen. Als Konraclins, cles letzten Staufers, Haupt auf den Schafott faellt, beginnt eine Zeit, die nicht geschaffen war fuer eii飞 Bluehen der Literatur. Die Ritterideale verblassten. Viele hatten ihre Gueter vor den Kreuzzuegen verpfaendet und bei ihrer RueckkeTir hatten sie keine Mittel; clieselben ausziiloesen. Den Schwachen wurde Hab .und Gut von den Starken geraubt. Die Ritter wurden Bauern, Baenkelsaenger, Raubritter.

Unter solchen Zustaenden konnte (lie Literatur nu r zu Grunde ge­ hen: Erst dem grossen Reformator 'var es gegeben, die Gefallene zu neuem Leben zu erwecken.

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STUDENT IDEALISM Irwin J. Habeck, ’24 Among, the various meanings of the word “idealism” there is one which is used frequently today to designate that conception of life which sees the outside world not as it is but as it should.be in order to conform to a standard which the idealist has set. The result is that when the idealist comes into contact with the world —117—

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he marvels at the dissimilarity between the world of his ideals and the world he really moves in.

This idealism also exists at Northwestern. It is especially noticeable when the students go home for vacations or otherwise conic into touch with a life diflerent from that which they are wont to lead. No matter how confident they are in themselves when they are at college, they are at a loss momentarily how to bear themselves with strange people—and all people are strange after an absence of several months. The ideas the students meet in the world seem sadly degraded. In reality, however, these degraded itlcas often stood on an equally high plane with those of the idealist hut have been tempered by continual knocks administered by inter­ course with the world.

What now is the cause of this idealism? Undoubtedly one cause for idealism liere is the reading clone 1)y all. The characters and the life in books are nevc*r quite true to life. The characters possess the characteristics which we meet daily, hut these have been idealized so that thev arc never quite true to life. So too. the life in stories is artificial, never permitting those little surprises which really make life intercstintsf. Too much reading with tOQ little association with the world of facts will tend to lead a person to believe that all people and nil events follow the trend of those in books.

Another cause for this idealism is the reflecting which a more mature student is bound to do. He forms in his mind an. ideal for all walks of life. He mav. for instance, picture to himself an ideal athlete, an ideal professor, an ideal friend. It is true that he does not find anyone who meets the reejuirements of his ideal, but he concludes that when he moves in a larger sphere, then there will surely he ideal types. lUit what he cannot find in so diverse a stu<lent-l)o(lv_ as ours. he will scarcely find anywhere.

Still another cause for our idealism is the fact that we live in dormitory, where the life is never xjuite natural, being, as it is, devoid of some of the features of home life and general public litc. As «n. result ideas will form which seem quite natural and in place here, but which will seem strangely ridiculous when they are put U]) to the test of outside criticism.

The effect of such idealism as is here discussed may be varied, In some the difference between the ideal ?nd the real may.call, forth cvnicism and cause . ____ their criticism of the world at all times to bitter and harsh. However, others may still retain their conviction that their ideal is the best and spend their lives in winning people and bringing them near to their ideal. Such should the method of the Christian, who despairs at times at the sin­ fulness of the world but never ceases to announce the Truth and bring men to reform and lead a life which approaches the ideal set by Christ. ' —11S—

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IN MEMORIAM LINWOOD CARL GOETZ The June number of the Black and Red had gone to press when the sad news of the sudden death of Linwood C. Goetz became known amongst the students. We are deeply moved by the thought that a diligent and faithful student should be summoned from us. Linwood Carl Goetz, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles JHL Goetz, was born Nov. 15, 1904, in Riga, Michigan. Here he spent his youth attending the public schools. After attending re­ ligious instructions, he was confirmed March 24, 1918.

In September of the same year he entered the institution at Saginaw, the Michigan Lutheran Seminary, and after completing his course there, he entered Northwestern College as a student in the Sophomore class. He was a very brilliant and energetic scholar, leaving Saginaw with honors.

On June 21, the very last day that recitations were held, Goetz met his death. It was very hot all that Thursday. After dinner lie had a craving to go swimming. He, together with a number of companions, went to the municipal bathing beach to find relief from the intense heat. Tie had been in the .water a few moments, when he became exhausted. His companions tried to help him «*incl hold him, but he sank giving no outcry. His body was not found until three hours later. The remains were removed to alocal undertaking parlor, wliere an examination by a doctor showed that his lungs were not filled with water, and a heart attack is attributed as the cause of the tragedy.

Linwood Goetz was one of the finest and brightest students at the college. Jn another year he would have finished his work here and continued his studies at the theological seminary in Wau­ watosa to prepare for the ministry. He was our exchange editor and a member, of the Philomathean Literary Society. nt we did Out of respect for the memory of our fellow-student not give the annual free concert the night of the tragedy• On the next day, Commencement day, early in the morning, a service was held for the students and the faculty members.

The bodv^ was taken home on that day and accompanied by Dr. P. Peters and Richard Matuschek, a close friend of the un­ fortunate young man. According to Matuschek, the two had planned a trip together to spend a few days at the Goetz home.

The funeral services were held Sunday, Rev. O, Eckert officiat­ ing, assisted by Dr. Peters, who as a representative of NorthwestCollege read the 34th Psalm, this being the last scripture les­ son Linwood heard, it having been read in the last chapel service lie attended in college. Thursday morning.

He leaves his deeply bereaved parents, three brothers, one of whom entered the seminary at Saginaw this fall, and his fellowstudents, but we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose.

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BACK AGAIN, BUT NOT TO “THE SAME OLD THING”

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Year after year rolls l)y，and with the passing of each one changes are wrought in each and every person’s life. So is it also with us who attend college. The great majoritv have passed into a higher class and are prepared for greater exertions. Those of us who find it hard to leave home after a pleasant summer vacatiort leave with the consolation that we have already l)econie accus­ tomed t? college life in its various phases. Others wlio have noi kept their goal clearly before their eyes dread going1 back to “the same old thing for another year.” We g：rant that they do go back to the same old thing in a certain sense. The city is the same，the college grounds have not undergone any change, the same. buildmgs stand in the same place, and the daily routine is the same, But the “old students” have come hack to something* new never—121，

(tnlt theless. They are to experience a change not in their environ­ ments, but in themselves. Nourished by the lectures they recei.? in the classroom and also by that which they derive from thc*r home study, their character changes and develops one way or the other. Severed from home influences and left to stand on their own feet, it is easy for students to forget the training they received at home and to become irregular in their habits and lax* in their duties. One stay, however, they take with them from home and strengthen at college—their faith. That directs and con­ trols their development of character and must be fostered and nourished with lender care.

To the new students, for whom in addition to the inner change which they will experience, cliange of environment has also taken place, we “old students” extend a hearty welcome and urge them to learn to love Northwestern as we do.

W. O. W”，24.

APPLY YOUR CHRISTIANITY

There surely is no one attending Northwestern who does not call himself a Christian. But will the mere fact that we call our­ selves Christians prove that \vc are indeed Christians? Certainly not. What is it then that unmistakably characterizes a Christian, pointing him out to the world believer in Christ? It is the fruit of his faith, his words and deeds springing from a heart filled with love for its Savior, a heart which recoils from sin because sin is the bitter enemv of the Christian’s truest and best friend, his Jesus.

Now, since we arc Christians, our words and actions too will be as nearly sinless as our weak flesh will permit us to make them.

We will guard our lips so that the words that pass over them are such that, were Christ to appear physically and hear us, as He does hear us now in His omnipresence, we should not need to hide our faces in shame. We will avoid the vain use of God’s holy name and all conversation which treats of obscene subjects more than a deadly snake. In our actions respecting the “other fellow we shall also deserve the name of Christian, when he treat him as a brother in Christ; and help him whenever possible. Stealing1, slander, and other sins that harm our neighbor will be hateful to us.

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妙j and all the time, strengthened by the Holy Spirit, who alone can makq a victory over our sinful self possible.

I. J. H.,，24.

EDITORS NOTE There is no exchange column in this issue of the Black and Red. The death of our former exchange editor, Limvood Goetz, on the last day of the past school year, created a vacancy on the staff which has as yet not been filled.

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一Oh where, and oh wlicrc, is the alumnus who sends news ?

With great expectations and with the assurance that he should be flooded with alumni notes, the editor returned. But not a single letter awaited him and aj;«-iin lie had to slink around to the tutors and professors for the wherewithal to fill the column. Please con­ tribute, alumni. 一The engagcMiiciit of (ierhard Press, ’20，to Miss Helen Komm of Milwaukee lias been announced. “Jerry” is active in his field at Burke, South Dakota.

—Fred Press, ex-'15, of Denver, this summer took his examina­ tion as druggist.

—Reverend Adalbert W'cstcndorf, '16, of Saginaw, is the proud father of a future “Westie.” 一Reverend William Lueckel, '13, of Leavenworth, Washington, and Reverend Soil, president of the Pacific-Northwest District, visited with college friends in Watertown alter the meeting of the General Synod. 一Professor E. Sauer, 'll, of this institution earned the title of Master of Arts at this year's summer sessions of the University of \Visconsin. Professor Sauer majorecl in Greek, taking Latin as a minor subject. These two lr.ngiiages are his branches here.

—Reverend William Hass, of Oconomowoc, and Professor Herbert Parisius, ’13, of Northwestern spent several weeks during the summer in collecting for the new seminary, the former at Woodland and Campbellsport, the latter at Morristown.

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—It is with much regret that we publish the news of the death of the wife of Reverend F. Stern, W, of Watertown a few weeks ago. Mrs. Stem is survived by her husband and five children.

—Reverend Dr. A. Hocrniann, Ph. D., *90, of Honolulu, writes that his wife was granted the degree Bachelor of Arts at the June commencement exercises of the University of Hawaii. 'It took Mrs. Hoermann but two years to earn this title although she per­ formed all of her duties as mother and wife in addition to her studying. Her feat was acknowledged by many floral tributes.

—Mr. 13. E. Mayerhoff, secretary and treasurer of the Western Federation Aid Association for Lutherans of Appleton, accompanied the Matuschek brothers to Watertown.

—Reverend and Mrs. John Mittelstaedt, *98, were in Watertown the 9th and 10th visiting their son Arthur, ’28. Shortly before, Reverend and Mrs. J. H. Paustian, *00, of West Salem, visited their sons here.

—Reverend H. Iiartwig of Hartland was in Watertown recently visiting with acquaintances.

—As an aftermath of the June marriages came the wedding _ in July of Reverend Hans Koch, ’19, of Prescott, Arizona, to Miss Vernetta Hoffman of Winneconne. 一Gus Krause, ’22, made his Ford travel in spite of the Ford’s ever more frequent balky spells and in the company of Alvin Wegemann visited Paul Behn at Rhinelander. Thence he made a trip to Minocqua where Reverend A. Zeisler, ’18, is now stationed.

Gus and Behn both delivered a sermon at Enterprise.

—Dan Cupid was active among the alumni this summer. The latest victim we hear of is Reverend Fred Kolander, ’17, of South Shore, South Dakota. He was married to Miss Lydia KohlhofF of Lakefield, Minnesota.

—The staid town of Prairie du Chien was aroused from its quiet ways during the latter part of August when Gus Krause and Pat Falk，Cutie Krueger and his brother Ray, happened to arrive there at the same time to visit Reverend Walter Bodamer, ’17.

The gang were enthusiastic over the reception accorded them by Bodie in his bachelor quarters.

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[♦ summer. The Sunny South had its peculiar appeal for Dr. Ott, '85, who again went to Nashville, Tennessee. Professor Kowalke, *08. thought South Dakota a good place and arranged a preaching tour which carried hipi to many of the mission stations there. Ne­ braska's harvest fields attracted Professor Wendland, ’06, and he spent the summer on his brother’s farm there. The beauties of Northern Wisconsin enticed Professor Parisius, ’13. Professor Westerhaus, ’08, was not to be outdone. His itinerary included Glacier National Park, Puget Sound, Grand Canyon, and Denver.

Professor Binhammer, ’17, and Paulie Eickmann, ’16, did as well, going to Estes Park, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and El Paso.

—Northwestern was represented at the Dempsey-Gibbons fight by “Butch” Meier, *21, and “Speck” Palmer, ’22, who reached Shel-i by by hiking, per lifts. By similar means of travel “Rustie” Rossin, ’22, and Carl Zorn reached Salt Lake City to study the matrifnonial question there. “Dutch” En gel. ’23, and Habeck，’24, first tamed down their ambition by jugg「ling peas. Then they started on a hike, also per lifts. When they reached Nebraska, they stopped off with Kate SifYringf, ex-’24, and filled the vacancy left by their meals of bread and sausage. Then they went on to Denver, Estes Park, Cheyenne, the Black Hills, and back to the much advertised and more belittled Winona.

—Reverend Richard Janke, ’15. of Clarkstown, Washington, made the fatal leap this summer. His bride was Miss Lisetta Saxmann, of Fond du Lac.

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It is three months since the commencement exercises for the class of ’23, but for those who are interested in those exercises, we will give a summary of the pioceedings of the day. The program 、vas opened with a prayer by Rev. Stern of this city. Then fol­ lowed a hymn, sung by the assembly. Mr. Schuetze gave the German address, whereupon the mixed choir rendered a selection.

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feature of the program was the conferring of the title Doctor of _ Divinity upon Prof. Metzger of the Lutheran Seminary at St. Louis. After a short address, in which he gave the story of Prof.

Metzger's life and his services for the church, Prof. Kowalke pre­ sented the diploma. Prof. Metzger gave his thanks in fitting terms.

The gist of his speech was this: Not for myself, but for the insti­ tution I am connected with and for my God, who has given me the power to do what I have done, do I express my thanks to the fac­ ulty of Northwestern College. A selection by the chorus preceded Mr. Hoeneck^s English oration. A hymn by the assembly and the benediction finished the program. (For the German, Latin, and English orations, see June number of Black and Red.) 氺

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On Tuesday, September 4, a new school year started at our institution. On this day one hundred ancl five new students, from far and near, enrolled. One boy came way from Louisiana ancl _ another from Virginia to get a Christian education at our col-：* lege. On Wednesday most of the old students returned. The opening exercise had to be held in the gymnasium, the chapel in the recitation building not being large enough. The accommoda­ tions of the dormitory have been greatly, taxed by this sudden s,welling of the student body. In study-rooms and bed-rooms in­ tended for four, five students are now living. Two boys must go together in one locker, until more lockers arrive. 氺 本 * Many repairs in the dormitory greeted our eyes upon return­ ing. With newly painted walls, scrubbed floors, and cleaned win­ dows our rooms are now quite pleasing to the eyes. New faucets have been installed in the wash rooms and the lighting in the old dormitory rooms has been improved. 木 * * We are glad to announce that Prof. Schlueter is back again teaching his classes in German, Latin, and Religion.

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Northwestern will open its 1923 football season in a game with Whitewater Normal school on the 29th of September. This unusually early date necessitated an early and earnest setting to work of the numerous candidates, in hopes that Coach Parisius may lead the Black and Red on to the field against Whitewater’s well-drilled, hardened, and tried team.

Over forty names complete the roster of the early season can­ didates. Twenty of these men form the material for the varsity squad, whereof nine earned the official “N” in last year’s play.

They are: Captain Krueger; Bittor, center and guard; Niemann and Kuske, tackles; Voecks and Kleinke, ends; Ott and Grunwald, halfbacks; and Weissgerber, quarterback. Among the newcomers! are Kessler, bidding well for a tackle position; Roschen, Wahl and Gamm, ends; Kauber, fullback; Karl and Paul Bretzmann, Melzer, and Habeck, guards; and A. Melzer, quarterback.

Considering weight, the prospective squad of *23 may well be classed a midget team compared with our heavyweight rivals in the “Little Five,” our total weight averaging but 150 pounds. It is speed and snap, however, that until now make the outlook bright for a successful season. Willingness, pep, and determina­ tion have a strong hold in every one of the candidates. Now, stu­ dent-body do your bit and then look forward to success, perhaps not always in victory and high scores, but in a real display of the undaunted fight and sportsmanship of Northwestern.

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tr^Matk ^:Hell j Following is the season’s schedule: Sept. 29—Whitewater Normal at Northwestern.

Oct. 6—Ripon at Ripon.

Oct. 13—Op en.

Oct. 19—Mi lton at Milton.

Oct. 27—Carroll at Carroll.

Nov. 10—Lawrence at Northwestern.

The second team, numbering about 25 candidates, will, under the direction of Tutor Falk, show itself of great worth to the first team in scrimmages. Its schedule for the season, at this writing1， has not as yet been completed. 氺

In the various outdoor sports of last spring, the tennis tourna­ ment attracted wide attention. Kleinke an«l Schmidt fought their way to victory in the doubles event, defeating Franzmann and E. Neh ring in five fast sets, 9-11; 8-10; 7-5; 6-4; 8-6; while in the singles the finals were canceled by the tennis association, due to the -sudden death of our fellow-student, Lin\voocl Goetz.

ATHLETIC BOARD NOTES

On June 14, 1923, the' board decided to give “N’s” to the fol­ lowing baseball players: Henning, Voecks, Kleinke, Wegwarth, Niemail, Nehring.

Franzmann, Wahl, Jaeger, Fisher.

At a meeting of the collegiate department on June 19, 1923, W. Krueger was elected baseball manager and H. Krueger, assist­ ant manager.

Rudolph C. Ilorlamus, Secy.

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Again students, old and new. have answered Northwestern’s call. Many of our l'ricmls and classmates have left us, others have come to be with us. Still it seems strange not to see some of the old familiar faces. The sophomores have lost Aaron Fischer, Ringel. Sell erf and Henning. I lenning is now attending the theologi­ cal seminary at Springfield. The newly initiated freshmen have a goodly number of newcomers from New Ulm and Saginaw.

G. Albrecht, II. Hellnmi川，Emil John, Herbert Hackbarth, Paul Rohrke and E. Schweppe represent the Minnesota College; Arthur ^Iatuschek, Ernest Melmert, Fied Schroeclcr, Erhard Rupp, Harold Zink and Walclemar Jcsko. the Michigan seminary. Carl Boerner from Oshkosh Hig;h school has enrolled as a classical student; Justus Rathjen of Watoma High school as a commercial student.

Very many have entered the different preparatory classes, so that these classes number about two hundred.

Adolf Fischer was operated on a blood clot just above his left knee the first day of recitations. He was hit by an iron cable while working for the railroad about Watertown this summer. Doctors did not think the injury serious till a hemorrhage began. He re­ turned to classes on September 14.

Markus Koch is back among his classmates after an absence of one year, during which he recuperated from a successful op­ eration.

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The large number of students caused a shortage of beds, so that a few of the students slept on the floor. The new collapsible beds came two days after the opening day.

Alfons Engel had a visitor the first day here，Lloyd Rohrkc, a former schoolmate of his, brought clown his brother Paul. We hopeihat Paul turns out to be what Lloyd is; Lloyd is a guard And end at the Chicago U. Schmeling.is still after Schiller’s “Belle.”

Elmer Luer returned three days late.

Maaske^s quiet smile returned to us a few days later than -usual. : He'broke his right arm while cranking a Ford.

Werner Franzmann，’25, made his appearance on the eleventh •of 'September.

Nearly all the Hebrews celebrated Sell lav's birthday on SepTtember 11. He celebrated till the next Jewish Sunday.

Gerhard found friends in Milwaukee this suummer. He now uses Glo-Go, which contains 50 per cent alcohol.

Schmidt and Tubby Niemann returned to college with the Wanderlust. The .first Sunday here they made a cross-country hike to Helenville and Jefferson.

'Norman now parts his hair in the center.

We little thought last June, when we were tired, and some ot •us disgusted with our studies, that we should be glad to come back agau •in and take up pur work with renewed efforts. There are fewer girls here this year than last, but energy is not lacking. We hope that this same spirit will continue throughout the entire year.

-We were disappointed, however, with the condition of .the .girls* room. When the present room was first given to the girls, igreat interest was taken in it, as far as donations and the condition of the room .were，concerned，but it seems now as if it is left to the girls alone to supply what is needed, which is impossible for them to do.

•Four of Hhe girls who graduated last year are teaching, in -Lutheran sdhools *this year. Josephine Gnewuch is in Milwaii Ruth Nommensen and Bertha Holzheuter are teaching second an

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Verena Strassburg, Bertha Holzhueter, Ruth Bolle, Miriam Jaeger, Irene and Hildegarde Schwartz, have visited N. W. C. We were glad to see them again.

一To start the ball a-rulling a little timeiy advice to Northwest­ ern^ new sons (suns?): Knowledge, in sooth is quite easy to carry But at first to acquire the same Costs much work and worry.

Go to it, boys, you know the first hundred years are the hardest. .―young student with graphic power of expression says that in liis boarding house bills are paid “two weeks ahead, every Sat­ urday night.” 一Said someone before leaving home for college;, as he mournful'二 ly surveyed three carpets and ten rugs hanging on the clothes lines, “This is a combination hard to beat.” . —Pfister: ， Can you imagine it! My bed is six feet long and Tra six feet two inches and still every night I bang two feet over the end!

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—Say, Pa, what is a bachelor?”

“A bachelor, my son, is a mighty lucky fellow, but don’t tell your mother I told you.”

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— Purloined: One day I in the woods gegaeng, There comes at me a Klapperschlaeng, She was bis me bis you so laeng; That’s the last time in the woods I gaeng. ^-Prof: Can you give me a sentence without a verb ?

Student: Thirty days!

—1. Coed: (In dictation) How does that sentence end?

2. Coed: (Sweetly) Why, with a period.

—Prof: What does “Jupiter spicio liiortale” mean ? .Student: Well, he looked pale.

We all sympathize.

—“J(ind lady, will you let me have something to drink?”

“There’s a" well right down yonder. You can get all the water you want.”

“No, kind lady, I have an iron constitution and water will rust —Ex. it.”

—There are still some deplorable specimens in the dormitory who don^ seem to be able to tear themselves away from that rav­ ishing phrase, “Yes, we have no,” etc. ―Louisiana: I caught a fish that weighed twelve pounds, but it got away from me.

Sextaner: If it got away on vou, how did you know it weighed twelve pounds ?

Louisiana: It naturally had scales under it.

—Pat and Molly are new arrivals in America from abroad. One of the first things they do here is to attend one of the irresistible productions of Hollywood. While waiting for the advertisements Molly notices the word “Asbestos” on the screen.

Molly:, Say, Pat, what does asbestos mean ?

Pat: Sh! don’t show your ignorance so. Why, that’s the Latin word for welcome.

—A correspondent wants to know, “What should a feller get for a novel of 70,000 words?”—~Well, we were going to say ten years, but we really think he ought to get twenty: 一New Sextaner: Will we have chicken the second course?

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Prof: Das soil wohl ein Witz sein.

“Hello, is this fifty-two?” **No, this is five five.”

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隆ch •細 VOLUME XXVII NO. 5

OCTOBER 1923

Northwestern College WATERTOWN, WIS.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS LITERARY The Battle of Hastings..

La Fleur.....................

“Ain’t Nature Grand?"..

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EDITORIALS Wait a MinuteL...............

TheKu Klux Klan Menace.

Patronize Our Advertisers _ AUS DEM SEMINAR

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152 154 156 158 161 ⑽仙........

163 CO-ED NOTES ... :㈣:0AMPUS AND CLASSROOM-----------164 ALUMNI........

COLLEGE NOTES EXCHANGES …ATHLETICS—…

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BLACK AND

Watertown, Wis., October 1923

RED

Number 5

THE BATTLE OF HASTINGS (Gotthold F. Zimmermann, ’25) Northmen ! Vikings! Pirates! Doesn^ it sound interesting?

Well, that’s what Duke William of Normandy and his horde were, only of course, in a little more civilized state than is usually conneefed with the above mentioned names. When William left his small dukedom, Normandy on the mouth of the Seine, to visit his first cousin once removed, Edward the Confessor, King of Eng­ land, and saw the weak government, the fiery blood of the Vikings flamed up in his veins and he longed for conquest.

Edward, who was more Norman than English, appointed Will­ iam as his successor. Hut the wise men of England, the Witan, thought otherwise. They crowned Harold, an ardent hater of the Normans. When William heard of this, he immediately set out to conquer England. It so happened, that Harold and the Witan had incurred the displeasure of His Holiness the Pope, who gave William his blessing for success, which was in those days a valu­ able asset. The promise of plunder in England brought so many adventurers to William’s banner that in a few months William had a cliscipl ned armv of 50,000 ready for battle.

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Harold, however, was not sitting idle, but was preparing to meet William. Unfortunately the barons of England were not all Oil his side. Then when his brother Tostig, because of a quarrel with Harold, joined the king of Norway and invaded northern England with an army, Harold was in a predicament, because lie daily expected the Normans to land on his southern coast. Never­ theless, with all the loyal serfs he could muster and his body g^uard of herculean huscarls he hurried to the aid of his northern barons only to find that after a weak resistance they had submitted to the invaders. Bent on revenge, Harold, through forced marches, surprised the Norwegians while they camped on both sides of a larger stream. Those lying on his side of the stream lie wiped out with­ out much ado. Then was enacted for a second time that scene of u Horatius at the Bridge” by a noble Norwegian, who held the bridge against the English host till he was speared in the back through a hole in the planking of the bridge. Such a slaying be­ gan on both sides that for centuries afterwards the plowshares of the peasants turned up the skulls of those dead.

Already on the clay of that bloody victory Harold heard that the Norman army after a wait of more than a month had embarked for England. With his shattered forces he marched south to Lon­ don, gathering reinforcements on the way. Three clays after the battle with the Norwegians, while Harokl was vet in London, he received news that the Normans had landed on liis southern coast with an immense army of cavalry and infantry.

Instead of waiting for William to march inland and away from his ships, thus giving his tired soldiers a much needed rest, Har­ old immediately marched south to meet William.

About seven miles from the coast lay ihc ridge of Sen lac. about a mile long, commanding the road from the coast to Lonilon and sloping steeply to the south. The English (Hsmountcd from their horses and lined up along the front and sides of the Their back was covered by a forest. So close wore their shields together that their front looked like a steel wall.

William had to get north or starve and he could not afford to be cut oflF from retreat by leaving Harold at his back. He, there­ fore, had to attack Harold. William was at a disadvantage be­ cause he had to charge up hill to attack. Hut he (!i(l have archers expert with the long bow and a cavalry, neither of which the ■Iish had.

The battle began at nine o'clock on the morning of October 14, 1066. Repeatedly the Normans charged up the hill only to be bloodily beaten back by the battle axes and javelins of the English.

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3 plined freemen, broke from its ranks and pursued the retreating left wing of the Nonnans, thus leaving that side of the English without protection. William immediately ordered a surprise attack and fell into the flank of the English. However, the shield wall ot the king's guard, which had occupied the center of the battle front, remained unl)rokcn, and William would have had to let them retreat under cover of darkness, had not a happy thought struck him. He ordered his archers to shoot straight up so that the ar­ rows would come down upon the heads of the English.

The slaughter which followed is beyond description. Harokl himself was hit by an arrow in the right eve and fell with the flower of England. Those that fled were pursued far into the night and slain. The next morning llie sun rose not to sparkle in crystal tlcwdrops, blit to dry llic dew red with the blood of thousands of Kuglish and Normans.

Harold was dead. So were bis brothers and most of EngJaml’s leaders. Except for small uprisings, from this time on Will­ iam had ])ractically frcc hand in England. He «*ind his Norman followers aro really the people that organized England ami put into it the stuff that makes a nation. That is the importance of the out­ come of the battle of Sonlac hill, or, socallccl from the nearest town, the Battle of I Fastings.

LA FLEUR (Riclianl \\r. Matuschek, *26) It was noon at Mackinac Island—slumberous golden noon tide.

The white walls of the old Fort stood out clear-cut, like a cameo, against their dark background of pines.

But the drowsy, unrippled peace of the blue harbor was about to l)e disturbed 1)y an incoming steamer, and the usual crowd had gathered on the clock to welcome the vacationists and friends or icily “eye over” newcomers for possible acquaintances.

The big- dark prow of the steamer loomed higher out of the water, and finally approached the island. Two charmingly gowned women stepped a little apart from the crowd and talked in eager tones，with their eyes fixed on the faces leaning over the rail of the promenade deck. * “I know I saw him : —ves. ^ ..there he is!” exclaimed one of them, a pretty woman in the upper thirties, and evidently belo.ng■ing to the world of wealth and fashion, as did also her companion, who was gray haired and older looking.

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“My cousin, George Barnard, is a fool!’’ continued the younger woman impatiently. “That Hoelke girl has turned him down a dozen times, at least,—and I know she did it again, only a week ago;—yet here he comes, dangling after her, letting his father's business go to the clogs, and,—only to make a fool of himself all over again ! It’s a sliaine!” awful pity, Marian,n echoed her companion. “For It is 1 do believe the girl is only playing with your cousin. She’s after much bigger game.”

“Well, George is the finest kind of a chap,—or would have been, if lie hadn’t fallen into Leila Hoelke’s clutches,sighed Mar­ ian Deming. “My huslmml declares the fellow’s hypnotized !M “You know,” she continued, “he came out of college with fly­ ing colors, and could have been almost anything.—Oh, he hasn’t^ gone to the bad, or anything like that;—just lost his ambition.

But Til tell you. Mrs. Merton, the butterfly life is ruination to a young man's career. And George 一 has had to lead that__ sort of an existence, in order to follow in that woman’s wake.—But, sh! here he is!”

A tall, broad-shouldered fellow with rather a striking face, was elbowing his way through the crowd, and now approached the two ladies with outstretched hand, and a smile that was, somehow, pathetically eager.

“Hello, Cousin Marian, it’s good to find someone waiting to welcome a fellow, when he’s shipwrecked on a desert island.” my dear boy, I wasn’t waiting to welcome you, for I didn't know you were coming. And I wish, for your sake, this was a desert island V' she ended, with a fretful emphasis.

“It will probably amount to the same thing.—for me，” was his gloomy rejoinder, as, with a bow to Mrs. Merton, he picked up his suit-case and sauntered along with his cousin.

“When is your father going to take his vacation, George?”

Mrs. Deming asked, presently.

“Dad? Oh, he never wants one;—wild horses couldn’t drag him away，” returned the young man indifferently. “I don’t believe lie could be happy without his nose to the grind-stone.”

“All the same, my dear，’’ said his cousin，“I believe he’s a much happier man than you are,— —or ever will be if you go on with this sort of thing.，， “)Vl.iat’s .the odds, Marian ? I’ve ceased to aspire to happi­ ness ;it isn’t in my line, I guess. But I say, be a good fellow and te!l me how things are; where’s she stopping, you know, and who，s with her, and―Jove! there she is, now!”

• They came face to face with the subject of their conversation, so suddenly that there was scarcely time for Barnard’s smothered ejaculation.

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A handsome girl, of the dark and dashing type, flushed apd brilliant after a horseback canter through the woods with the distinguislied looking man at her side flung a gay greeting to George Barnard, whose eyes devoured her feverishly, as he stood, for a moment, with lifted hat.

“This is quite a surprise, after the impressive and eternal fare­ well I bade you, a week ago,” she said, with a silvery, half-mocking laugh, as she bent from her saddle to shake hands.

“When can I see you?” Barnard asked abruptly.

Dear me! I’m so gay,—I don’t know. Well there’s a ball at the Grand, tonight. I’ll be busy this afternoon with some friends. Tomorrow morning, I’m engaged for a ride. Oh, by the way. Sir Everett, let me present Mr. Barnard, an old friend. Well, come to the ball, George; I’ll try to save you a dance.”

And then the horses vanished around a curve in the road, and Barnard, looking rather white around the mouth, silently joined Marian Deming.

“Don’t go to the ball, George!” she exclaimed fiercely.

“I don’t think I shall. Cousin Marian,” he replied quietly.

“Well bye-bye for a while; Fll see you later.” And lifting his hat, Barnard turned away abruptly in the direction of his hotel.

Marian looked after the young man for a moment, and sighed at the new, hard lines of cynic bitterness she had seen in his hand­ some face.

Morning at Mackinac—and such a morning as only that enchanted island can woo from heaven! In truth the sapphire sky and the azure water might have changed places, secretly in the niglit, and no one the wiser! The warm, golden sunshine stole the fragrance of the pines and flung it broadcast, to be caught up and wafted hither and thither by every wandering breeze. The very air seemed to pulsate with warm, thrilling, ecstatic life. And every little ripple that kissed the white shores was a quiver with glad­ ness.

Harshly out of tune with all this joy of Nature was the face of a young man who was walking- swiftly eastward, along the shore road: wrapped in the mantle of his own soul’s “blackness .of dark­ less.” In the light of the morning’s loveliness, the tragic gloom in George Barnard’s eyes seemed a thing monstrous and abnormal.

Echoing with maddening persistence through his tired brain, certain words of his friend, Arthur Travers, were haunting him, this morning.

“She is of the vampire type, George, old boy. And she’s suck­ ing the very life-blood out of you. What does she ever give you but an occasional honeyed smile of falseness, or a voice-inflection of tenderness that’s only meant to lure you on. For goodness’ sake, man, cut it out!’’

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j： Well, it was all true and he would “cut it out”一but not in the way Travers had meant;. Life has grown nauseating to Barnard.

This mysterious island, beautiful as it was, offered more than one high and awful cliff, at whose cleeply-wooded base a mail might find a quiet and, probably, long-undiscovered grave.

Th e you ng man had lost his ambition, his hope, his joy in living. Whvy go on with it? His father would be well rid of him, and there was no one else to care. He would find the best place, now, by daylight; and then, some night—why not tonight ?

Across the dark silence of his musings, a small, sweet voice broke like a ray of silver light.

“M’sieu—Oh, please, m’sieu!”

With an effort, the young man groped his way back to con­ sciousness of his surroundings, and, following the sound of the voice, peered up the clifT side, through a tangle of greenery, into a face that was like a sweet, wild rose.

“I am sad to trouble you, m’sicu—but you see we are prisoners* I and my berries, and they are promised in the village, oh, long before noon. If you would so kindly assist, just a little, m’sieu?”， She was a lovely young girl in some simple, morning frock, her flower-like face framed in foliage, her gold-brown hair glinting \yith stray sunbeams, and her eyes mirroring1 in their clear depths the sparkling, blue water of the straits.

Her skirts had been snagged upon some underbrush, in such a way that she was unable to free herself, and a large basket, laclen with berries, which she dared not set down on the sloping hillside, further lianipered her efforts.

Barnard, kneeling beside the girl, on the mossy, woodland carpet, succeeded after a few clumsy attempts, in setting her free, and helped her through the woodsy tangle to the shore-road, carry­ ing her heavy basket, which he then refused to surrender.

“It is much too heavy for you,” he declared, looking at the small, slight figure of the girl.

“But I carry it every day, ni’sieu,” she laughed, protestingly.

“Well, I will help you tfien，” she added, slipping her little hand around the handle, beside his big one, and smiling up at him in a shy but friendly fashion, as she walked by his side.

No, after all, one could scarcely say she walked. George had the impression of a (lancing sunbeam, as he looked down at her from his superior height. She fell into talk with the young man, as simply and innocently as a child would have done; breaking off suddenly, now and then, to bum some little snatch of a song-, as if the innate joy of her soul had to bubble over.

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Hermine by my father and mother. They died when I was a little baby, and my grandfather took care of me then, and always called me Tiis little Flower/* With a half-smiling flicker of amusement, he wondered what his cousin would say, if she could see him! As for the other— the “vampire”一a shadow darkened his eyes, at the returning thought of her, but quickly melted away again, as lie looked down into the little sunshiny face of La Fleur.

“You were horn here?” George asked, presently.

“Oil, yes, m'sieu, and have lived here always, except for one sad month, when the grandfather sent me to school. But I grew sick for my island—you call it ‘homesick’一is it not? So I had to come back.”

Little by little, Barnard learned the simple story of her life; of her busy, yet liappy，childhood and young girlhood on the island; and of how she was supporting the old man, now, by raising and selling flowers, and picking berries in summer, ancl in winter, by doing bits of sewing for the islanders. She had a garden, too, of sweet peas, nasturtiums and poppies, and others of the simple, old-fashioned flowers that grow so luxuriantly in the exhilarating Mackinac air.

When George left her, at last, with her basket, at the door of one of the summer hotels, the young man. with an eagerness that astonished himself, begged and received permission to visit the humble, little home garden, where this sweet Flower loved ancl tended other flowers, and, no less tenderly, watched over the feeble old grandfather who was all she had in the world.

And, when Marian Deming passed him in the village, half an hour later, she stared in amazement at the dreamy smile in his eyes, ancl at the cheerful sound of a seemingly unconscious whistle coming from her coiisiu’s lips.

“Well，•’ she gasped, “I’ve always heard this island was en­ chanted—and now I believe it!”

Evening at Mackinac. A tender moon glimmered, like motherof-j)earl aniid the pale rose tints of a fading sunset. The huge rugged hulk of Pontiac’s Lookout loomed in sombre silhouette agamst the silver twilight of the sky; and the shore, that curved toward and around the base of the great cliff, was lapped by softly sighing wavelets, like little children murmuring in their sleep.

Many days had passed since George had found and set free an imprisoned wood-nymph of this enchanted isle, and had straightway fallen under the spell of her strange, sweet magic.

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an illustration from “The Old Curiosity Shop.” Truly La Fleur made a charming “Little Nell.”

The unwholesome fascination for Leila Hoelke which had pos­ sessed him like a demon, was fast disappearing.

But this evening, as he leaned beside La Fleur at the gate, and watched the lovely bridal of the day and night, a clatter of hoofs and a noise of voices and laughter jarred suddenly and rude­ ly upon the evening’s peace. A gay coachin,s： party from the big hotel was just starting out, to. encircle the island by moonlight.

Someone on the coach espied George, and a woman’s voice called an imperative halt. Leila Hoelke, brilliant and resplendent • her evening gown and costly wrap, fixed a dazzling glance upon in Barnard, and, leaning down, exclaimed in tones beneath whose carressing velvet one felt the claw of the tiger.

“Why, it’s Barnard’s pretty new plaything! Sir Everett, it is the same charming child we bought flowers of, this morning.

I do believe!” said Leila, with apparent surprise.

“Ail, yes; bring Miss Hoelke some more (lowers, tomorrow morning, girl, every morning; and come to me with the bill,” said Sir Guy Everett, as if giving an order to a servant.

“La Fleur will do nothing of the kind!" exclaimed Barnard hotly. “I have engaged her to bring all her flowers to me.

“Oh, indeed!” mocked Leila, with a short laugh. “Aiul I suppose, then, the pretty lady is enrapturing you! Congratula­ tions, I’m sure!”

As the coach started on, a mad desire to hurl something after the departing merrymakers whose shrill laughter came hack to him through the silent night was checked by the touch of a soft, little hand upon Barnard’s arms.

With a supreme effort, Barnard mastered himself, and, taking the girl’s little hands in his, cried, in a tense, low voice,一“O little Flower, little Flower! I’m a bad lot, not worthy to be near you.

That girl has been my curse. And I cast her ofl", now and forever. as if she were some poisonous thing,一which, indeed, she is! ^Grandfather is calling, m’sieu; I must go.’’

“Goodnight, little Flower; but call me your friend, before you go.

“Goodnight, m’sieu niy friend, and do not be so sad! It hurts me to see you sad, when it is all so beautiful, everywhere.”

As Barnard walked back to his hotel leaving behind him the silver peace of the night-hushed shore, and entered the gay little village, with its myriad lights, its bright bazaars, and its strolling throng of summer visitors, Barnard was overwhelmed by another new emotion,—a sense of his utter unworthiness of that sweet, pure, little soul, back there in the humble cottage.

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young man. As he entered the hotel office, a telegram was handed iiini by the clerk.

"Came about an hour ago, sir; but we haven't been able to find you.”

Barnard stared dumbly at the words on the yellow slip, as if he could not decipher them. Only by degrees did their message burn its way into his brain.

The telegram line! been sent by his fathers junior partner, and conveyed, in brief, tidings of the sudden wrecking of their great business house by the dishonesty of a trusted confidential clerk, who had been caught speculating with the firm's money, but too late to avoid the disaster. Thousands had gone in a Wall Street crash. The clerk li.id promptly shot himself. And Barnard's father under the shock of it all. ha«l lia(l a severe stroke of paral­ ysis.

The place of the fraiKlulcnt confidential clerk should have been George's. His father U> have him there, hut George had declined, and had, in fact, shown little interest in the business of which his father justlv proud that the latter hacl sorrowfully abandoned his ambition to have his boy with him • In the midst of (icor^o's packinj*：. next morning, Marian's young brother-in-law, Dickie I Joining burst into the room like a yuuthful cyclone. Dickie was an cntlmsiatic admirer of Barnard, **I say, old diap, this is awful mess, isn’t it?” tlie boy exploded before he was fairly in the room. “Marian’s terribly cut up about it, and wan is to kn if iIutc’s anything she can do. And count me in, too, you kiimv，’’ Ik、added eagerly.

“There’s not much anvhod\ can do, 1 gllt.SS, Dickie; thanks. just as niucli.” replied liarnard.

“All the same, 'Barn)-,’’ retorted the bov. pushing his cap to the l>ack ot his head. .’I’ll het I'vt* done something for von already, that you'll be mighty gla(l of!’’ “:Eli? What's that?” asked Barnard, looking up in some sur­

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making for the door, when itliout more ado. liarnanl Dickie grabbed him by the arm.

-“Hold on, Iiarnv, J tell v<m I took her awav from him. And lie’s gone away in his yacht, anyway; so there's no use in your rushing off like that. J£ verctl was on horseback, and had overtaken the little La Fleur girl and made her st'op to talk. I don’t |cnow what the fellow had been saving to her. But he kept follow­ ing her and talking to her. I walked up to La Fleur, and told her that her grandfather had broken his leg, and she had better hurry back home.”

“Dickie!—You must have scared the poor little thing to death !，，

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“Well, she certainly did run! His Royal Highness on horse­ back looked at me as black as a thunder-cloud. But he rode on.”

Then added the boy, gloomily,—“Guess I’ll go back on the boat with you, this afternoon; there’s nothing to stay here for.”

“Yes, there is, Dickie, you stay and keep that man away from my little girl, Dic(ie.”

“By Jove, I'll do it, too! You can trust me, sir.”

‘•Good-bye, Dickie, I must go and see her, before I go.”

It was almost noon when he found her, hurrying, basket-laden, from her berry-picking. They met on the lonely pinewoods trail. where he had walked with her during the past few weeks.

She saw trouble in his face, and, dropping her basket, held out both hands in a quick impulse of sympathy. ■Barnard t—olcl La Fleur the whole, shameful story.

“You have work to do, m’sieu, a great work," whispered the little Flower, leaning close to him. “When you have done it, you will come back to me.”

She lifted to him, suddenly, a wild, white little face, all \yct with tears, but through whose mist a piteous smile, like a faint gleam of sunshine, was softly quivering. Like a half frightened child she crept into his arms, and laid her head upon his shoulder.

“La Fleur,” added Barnard, passionately, *'I must have you as the goal,—the hope,—the inspiration,—the reason why !—La Fleur. give me that hope,—just a little,一to make the flight worth while!”

With a sudden, swift gesture her arms were about his neck, she had kissed him softly on the forehead, and—was gone.

On the rear upper deck of the steamer, a man's figure leaned against the rail and watched the receding crowd on the dock. He could still distinguish the rose-pink gown of his cousin, Marian Deming, and her fluttering handkerchief waving him a sympathetic good-bye.

Briefly and hurriedly he had been obliged to tell his cousin of the pathetic little romance; and though ]\iarian had shaken her head dubiously over the umvorclly-wise affair, she had given Barn­ ard her promise to take care of La Fleur for him.

Never, it seemed, had Mackinac looked lovelier than now. The old Fort's walls, and the white hotels and villas, gleamed like jewels against the heights. The little village lay smiling in the sun's last glow. .

Humbly, though not altogether despairingly, he had accepted its apparent finality. Fate was suddenly denying him many things but had not yet robbed him of hope.

Suddenly, the young man drew himself erect, and, with head thrown back, looked at the vision of fading loveliness, with some­ thing like a flash of a defiance in his eyes.

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“Oil, you are very beautiful, and strangely bewitching, you Siren of Islands !n lie whispered.

“AIN，T NATURE GRAND?，， (Walter J. Schmidt, *24)

If the title of this story lends anyone to expect a snappy or a breezy story, lie mav as well turn to the Jokes column, for he would he wasting his time in rending this article, since the purpose is to describe some of the interesting rock formations in the Waterloo district.

Suppose we start from Watertown and make a trip by auto­ mobile to Waterloo. We strike* nothing of interest until we pass through Waterloo int«> the Portland group of ledges. The Port­ land jjroup arc by far the largest in the Waterloo district. The first thing we strike on entering the W. Yz section of Portland township is a conglomerate ledge, which slopes from the top of a hill into a marsli at an an^lc of about 27 degrees. The ledge is the road forming a small gully. "I he con­ exposed by the side glomerate consists uf well rounded boulders and pebbles of quartz­ ite embedded in a matrix of course light-colored sandstone. The largest of the houl<lcrs arc at the top of the hill, some measuring 4 or 5 feet in diameter. These ran^e down into small stones or pebbles, avera^inj^ 3 In 4 inches in diameter. These smaller stones are found at the bottom of the hill. The supposition is that this ledge was once the shorc-1)ed of some large body of water, because the quartzite boulders and pebbles are formed and placed like the stones found along any lar^e lake or ocean.

About the middle of this hill the road makes a sharp turn to the right, continuing about fifty yards beyond the corner. We shall park the car at a farmhouse and continue on foot, following a cowpath which strikes off from the road at a right angle into the marsh and runs parallel to the Crawfish river for a quarter of a piile: Unless you are a good vaulter or mighty sure of your foot­ ing it would be advisable to bring a pair of boots, for now we must cut across a marsh before we can reach Stony Island, being very careful all the time to keep both feet on the “niggerheads.”

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to the marsh. In some places the drop is perpendicular and resembles nothing so much as a wall of stone. The surface in many places shows the bare rock, and huge boulders are scattered here and there over the whole island. 1'he little drift soil that is there however supports a dense growth of small timber.

The whole island consists of quartzite excepting the extreme northern end, where a layer of pegmatite about three feet thick and ninety-six feet long intersects the quartzite base. This pegmatite is of a light reddish hue and is composed of feldspar, quartz, and a grayish-green mica. The unusually large crystaline structure of the feldspar shows that the pegmatite must have cooled very slow­ ly, having once been imbedded far below the surface.

Leaving Stony Island, one of Nature’s freaks, and returning to Watertown by the way of Lake Mills and Johnson Creek we pass through Aztalan. The village received its name from an old pioneer who discovered the Indian mounds, and thinking that they belonged to the Aztec Indians, called the place Aztalan. The mounds, about seven in number, lie on a promiiieiit hill which com­ mands a good view of the surrounding country, At the foot of the liill flows the Crawfish river and about five miles 1 farther east the Rock river. When the pioneers first settled here the remains of a stockade along the river at the foot of the hill were plainly visible. Mr. Barrett of the library museum at Milwaukee ex­ cavated these stockades and mounds and made many interesting discoveries. Among the bones of fowl and animals in the kitchenmiddens, he also found the bones of human beings. From this he drew the conclusion that the Indians of this section were cannibals.

In another place he uncovered a clay oven in which were several hands. His supposition is that the hands had been laid in the oven to bake, but something had turned up, perhaps an attack by some neighboring tribe, which had forced them to leave everything and flee. When Mr. Barrett arranges this material5 found here, it would be well worth our while to study them, so as to become acquainted .with our own surroundings', which have just as many noteworthy wonders both of Nature and of History as any other country.

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Don’t pass up this editorial as you usually do with the editorial section in your hurried search for the Jokes column. .W1 only a few seconds of your time and won’t make you t nn - ia * because the subject will not be new to you. This is to be a p ea contributions. Sounds queer, doesn't it, a uplea for con n u ： But that’s what it is. The Black and Red is published (angeblich) by the students of Northwestern College. By far the greater part of the student-body have a false conception of their duty ii the publication of their college monthly. They consider their share to be done when they pay their subscription fees. The fact is, io'v ever, that the Black and Red is published by a few of the students and not by the student body. There are a few students on whom the editor can always depend for an article or a story or an eaitoria .

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|rghcjjta^ 砂: But it should not be necessary that the editor depend on a few students for contributions. That there is an interest in our maga­ zine is evident from the fact that students are continually asking; “When’s tlie Black and Red comin，out?” And when asked to contribute, most students willingly comply. But why wait to be asked ? Write and bring your work to the editor, or ask him to come and get it, and lie’ll gladly do it.

Now this plea is directed not to the collegiates only, and of these not alone to the male species. We would be tickled to hear from a preparatory student, and, you co-eds, let us also hear from you, so that we know you are there.

—W. O. W”，24.

Editor’s Note The vacancy created on the staff l)y the death of one of its former members has been filled through the appointment of Ru(lolph C. Horlamus. Mr. Horlamus will succeed Mr. Hilmar Krueger as Locals editor, while the latter will take care of the Exchange column for the remaining issues of the present volume.

THE KLU KLUX KLAN

Of late the newspapers and magazines have devoted much space to the Klu Klux Klan question. Almost every day we are informed that the “invisible empire” has gained a foothold in some new place. The country is rapidly becoming infested with these pests, who gather in the dark and cover their dark deeds with a nicely laundered bed-sheet.

There is no doubt that the Klan is a menace to the country.

Intolerant to the last degree, it allows no Catholics, Jews, or for­ eign born to take the oath. Only 100 per cent Americans, men with ten dollars and a narrow mind, are permitted to wear the “regalia” of the “invisible empire.

• ” But the Klu Kluxers are meeting with strong opposition from broad-minded and peace-loving citizens. In many instances both sides have resorted to the use of firearms to enforce their views.

In Oklahoma the Klan has defied Governor Walton to such an ex­ tent that the state is threatened with civil war.

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number of German and Irish Catholics. Later on they intend to establish an order of the “invisible empire” here.

The Klu Klux Klan is determined to get a strong foothold in the country, even, it possible, to control the government. If this order of narrow-minded and un-American night prowlers is not soon curbed, it will indeed be a menate to the peace and welfare of the United States.

—W. W. K.,，24.

PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS

Patronize our advertisers. These words are 1>y no means un­ familiar. Magazines and newspapers everywhere insert them at random to benefit their advertisers, the people who really make the publication possible. The “Black and Red” has not considered it advisable to intersperse the request, “Patronize Our Advertisers,” in its advertising section, but it takes this opportunity of reminding its readers that they have an obligation to fulfill toward the adver­ tisers.

Advertisements are the life of the “Black and Red.” Were the paper not supported by the advertisers, the subscription rate would have to be increased tenfold. As matters now stand, the friends of the institution advertise and enable the staff to anage tlie paper on a profitable basis with the present reasonablei sub— scription rate. Surely the subscribers ought to be grateful to ad­ vertisers for their aid and patronize them. Readers, especially students, can be assured of proper treatment at the hands of the advertisers, for are they not friends of Northwestern and its col­ lege paper ? Look over the list of our advertisers and distribute vour patronage among them and show them that their support is appreciated.

—I. J. H., *24.

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Am 12. September dieses Jahres nahm das neue Schuljahr heraus， seinen Anfang. Gleicli am Eroeffnungstage stellte es sich ______ class die Corona viele neue Mitglieder zaehlte. Die alten Veteranen waren wohl noch stark vertreten, doch war manches wohlbekannte； Gesicht niclit mehr in ihren Reihen vorhanden. Das alte Schuljahr hat wie ueblich wieder seine Zahl gefordert und manche Luecke gelassen, die in diesem Jahre wieder gefuellt werden musste. Z« Anfang des neuen Schuljahres empfinden wir Alten den Schmerz am heftigsten, den eine Trennung jedesmal mit sich zieht. Besonders ist das der Fall, wenn die sich von uns getrennten Brueder sehr inning mit uns in geistiger Verwandschaft standen. Dass un­ sere letztjaehrigen Brueder sich innig mit uns vereinigt haben, dass sie sozusagen einen wesentlichen Teil unserer geistigen Koerperschaft bildeten, wird wohl keiner bezweifeln. Wenn aber auch der Schmerz empfindlich ist, brauchen wir uns nur des Gedankens troesten, dass die Zeit allmaehlich alle Wunden heilen wird. Mit einem letzten trailrigen Blick auf die tragische Vergangenheit richten wir unsere Gedanken auf die uns wohl noch unbekannte und verschleierte aber doch hoflfnungsreiche Zukunft. Mit frohlockendem Herzen und mit tiefer Innbrunst heissen wir den neueingetretenen Briiedern Willkommen. Moegen wir fuerderhin im Geiste unserer hochgeschaetzten Ahnen unser Seminarleben weiter fortfuehren.

Zu dem Fussballspiel am 29. September in Watertown hatten sich viele Seminaristen eingestellt. Nach echt plebejischer Art und Weise machten (lie Herren Siffring, Schaller, Henning, Winter, Redlin und Lehmann cliese Watertownreise per pedes. Die Herren Heidtke, Schlueter, Kuckkahn und Albrecht machten auch dies© Reise, doch in einer bequemeren Art und Weise als jene oben erwaehnten. Ihrer hohen Persoenlichkeit entsprechend, gondelten sie in Herrn Albrechts Judenkasten nach cler Collegestadt.

1m Eilmarsch untemahm Herr Alexander Hillmer eine Notreise nach Kenosha am 5. October. Rechtzeitig stellte er sich am folgenden Morgen zu den Vorlesungen ein. Diese Eile findet ihren Grund wohl darin, dass er gegenwaertig seine Zeit einem Protege widmen muss.

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niehr ofifensichtlich herausgestellt. Wir glaubten schon, class in einer Zeit da nur jeder imstande ist, Fachstudium zu treiben, kein Mensch niit einem universalen Wissen hervortreten koennte. Doch wir haben uns greulich geirrt. In Herrn Gentz sehen wir zu unserer groessten Ueberraschung und Erstaunung einen Universalgeist. Neben Theologie treibt er solche Disziplinen, wie z. B. X^oelkerkunde und Rabulistcrei. Mit diesen Disziplinen hat er sich sonderlicli letzten Sommer abgegeben. Ah “manager” cles Yel­ lowstone 丁rail” liier in Milwaukee hat er sich darin ausgezeichnet, den “Yellowstone Trail” den ganzen Sommer hindurch so viel wie moeglicli vor Touristen Autos verschont zu halten.

Herr Arnold Brandt hat Encle dieses Montas bei uns matrikuliert.

Herr Pastor Koch stattete seinen Sohn Reinhold am 30. Sep­ tember einen Besucli ab.

Die Herren Henning und Prenzlo'v sollen eine Reise per j)ccles nacli Waterloo gemacht haben.

Die Insassen des Zimmers Herren Scherfs lassen wissen, class 11 err Sch erf seine Kunstbilder im Zimmer haengen gelassen habe.

Diese Kunstschaetze sollen wohl als ein. Geschenk von Herrn Schert* an jenes Zimmer jjeltcn. Schade doch, class (lie jetzigen Insassen keine Kunstkenner siml.

Herr Buenger erf rente sich einer hohew Wuerde auf dem silhernen Hochzeitstag seiner Eltern. Bei einer Tafel von 65 GaesHerr und Frau ten fnngicrte 11 err Buenger als “toastmaster.

21. SepPastor Huengcr feierten iliren silhernen Hochzeitstag tember.

Frau Roll da stattete ihrem Sohn Dudley zu Ende letzten Monats einen Besuch al).

Herr Pastor Theo. Engel von Chicago, 111., erf rente seinen Sohn Hilbert mit c'ncm Besuch am 6. October.

Als ein echtcr Kunstkenner hat Herr Boettcher sein Zimmer im Sinne der modernen Kunstrichtung- ausgeschmueckt. Sein Rivale in der Kunst ist sein Zimmergenosse Herr Vogt. Letzterer kann sich nicht in die moderne Kunst hineinleben, vveil er eben in eiiiem konservativen Milieu erzogen ist. Von hause aus hat er sich mit deni Rokokostil l^ekannt gemacht und ihn allmaehlich lieb gewonnen. Wie es zum Zimmerschmuecken kam, wollte Herr' Vogt seinen Lieblingsstil anwenden, doch Herr Boettcher katn ihm zuvor. so class Herr Vogt nicht mit seinem Rokokogeschmack hindurchdringen konnte. Der Sieg Herr Boettchers zog aber schlechte I'olgen nach sich. Alle Insassen klagen ueber angestrengte Augen.

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The horizon brightens. The editor received a contribution by mail. Now a monthly increase in these contributions and liQ will be forced to silence concerning contributions. Relieve your consciences. Contribute!

—John Herrmann, ex-’21, is now stationed in a charge at Rc<l A wondcrDeer, Alberta. Concerning the country he writes : ful country—hilly, many lakes, and great woods. Can sec the Canadian Rockies in the distance. Like it first rate up in these parts.” ;~C. Spilman, ’20, is taking the fourth year course at the Con­ cordia Seminary, St. Louis. John List, ’22, is also attending there.

—Reverend H. Lau, ’18，of Altamont, South Dakota, became tlje father of a baby girl recently. In Goodwin Reverend Edward Kolander, ’15, passes the time trying to keep his baby boy quiet. . 一Sweet recollections and old haunts exercised so strong an influence upon Reverend Walter Bodamer, ’17, of Prairie du Chien. that he coaxed his “Chevie” to carry him back to Northwestern for a visit to the realms where he reigned as tutor last year, While here he acted as head linesman at the Whitewater-Northwestern game. her.

一Pat Falk, *19, preached for Bodie the first Sunday in Octo-

—Reverend G. A. Ernst, ’00, preached in Jefferson lately. Be­ fore returning he visited acquaintances at Northwestern.

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I 一Reverend O. Gruenclemann, ’17, of Iron Ridge wanted to see how Greek is taught now and visited the junior Greek class recently.

—Pat Falck, com-’22，and Fickle Fuhlbrigge, ex-’25, stopped off in Watertown several times the latter part of September, Pat to visit his former classmates and his brother, and Fickle to visit, Pat i： senior at Madison, Fickle a sophomore.

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—Palmer Slracbe, com-’23，spent several weeks this summer polishing nicklcs in the Lebanon State Bank. He finds farming more congenial however, and is again playing the plowboy part.

—Reverend E. Ph. Dornfelcl. *04, of Milwaukee, visited several of his youthful ])arishioners here recently.

—Reverend A. Sitz, ’14, and Reverend E. Guenther, ’03, were in Watertown after the sessions of the Joint Synod, the latter in order to make arrang-ements for the enrollment of a native In­ dian from the congregation of Reverend I. Frey, ’10, of Phoenix, Arizona. Interference of the authorities because the Indian lad had not completed the required course at a government school prevented his coming. 一E. La ITainc, *20, was given a rather rude initiation by the elements soon after his arrival in his field in Arizona. He and H. Albrecht, ex-f20. were returning from a trip when they were caught in a miniature cloudburst. La Haines new Star car was caught by a stream of water and completely demolished.

—Art Gentz, ’22, was kept from enrolling promptly at the seminary by his love for teaching. Schuetze, ’23, will not enter the '' seminary until next vear, preferring to play the school master for a year. 一The beginning1 is made. The engagement of Immanuel • Boettcher. 21, to Miss Grace Schultz of Milwaukee has been an­ nounced. More news of this nature will undoubtedly be forthcom-* ing soon from the class of *21.

—Among the alumni attending" the Whitewater-Northwestern 职me were Reverend M. Raasch, *03, of Lake Mills, and Reverend F. Marohn, *13, of Richwood. A large delegation was also present from the seminary. Considerable satisfaction was expressed at the showing of the college team against its much heavier opponents.

—Reverend Paul Pieper. *09, of Milwaukee, brought a new student down to Northwestern. 一Reverend O. Kehrberg, ’14, of Mosinee, was seen in Watertown recently.

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frw^[a^ ^:Hea j —Professor II. Parisius, ’13，was one of the sponsors at the baptism of the baby daughter of Reverend H. Hartwig of Hartland.

—During the latter part of August the wife of Reverend E. Abelmann, ex-’19, of Warrens, suffered severe burns from an oil stove explosion. She was moved to Watertown for care. While ^ here she gave birth to an infant daughter on September 13. Rev­ erend Abelmann was in town several times during his wife’s con­ finement. She is now high on the road to recovery.

—Reverend Edgar Ganini，’14, of Macintosh, South Dakota, made a trip to the Black Hills during his vacation. He also paid his parents in Watertown a visit.

—Reverend H. Schneider, ’08，of Owosso, Michigan, visited classmates in Watertown recently. He is at present supplying the congregation left vacant by the death of Reverend T. Hahn.

—Dr. A. F. Ernst, professor emeritus, is now located at the Layton Home in Milwaukee. Dr. Ernst is still mentally alert in spite of his advanced age.

—G. Schley, ex-’09, is teaching English in the high school at New Holstein. He is also director of the New Holstein Juvenile Band, which recently took the championship of the state in its class.

Reverend C. Buenger, ’94，of Kenosha, recently showed his father, a resident of New Ulm, his sister from Aberdeen, and his wife the scenes with which he had become familiar as student.

—The following notice appeared in a Milwaukee paper not long ago: August F. Manegold, 30, a member of one of the oldest families in Milwaukee, died suddenly at his home. Mr. Manegold ..................had attended Northwestern College, Watertown.

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put into immediate use. The students helped lay the flooring and carried the sections to the scene of construction. The Seniors were very downcast, because they had to give up their recitations for two"days to help put up the sides and the roof. As the rooms in the recitation hall are quite crowded, this addition will be a great help.

The musical organizations have held their first rehearsals.

The prospects are quite pleasing despite the loss by graduation.

So far twenty-three have joined the orchestra. Among these are some new violinists of considerable ability. Under the leader­ ship of Carl Liberum, ’26, and under the directorship of Prof. E. Wcndlajid this body should enjoy a successful year. The band, which has always been regarded as our best organization, promises to come up to the old standard. With twelve new members, the membership will total about fifty. An oboe, an instrument missing in the band line-up for several years will be bought. W. Weissgerber is president and Prof Westerhaus again director. President \V. Wcstendorf also secs a bright year for the chorus, which has a membership of about sixty-five. It will be directed by Prof. C. Bolle.

Football is the chief topic of conversation among the students.

Opinions on the ability of the candidates are exchanged and crit­ icism freely handed out. There is always a bunch watching prac­ tice and scrimmages. Before a game there is a tense feeling, which expresses itself in little harmless bets of doughnuts, pie, or cake.

Some of the 1)oy s are still kicking because it’s too crowded, but they don’t mean it. We must admit, it is a little crowded, but not enough to harm anyone and after all “The more, the merrier” is our golden rule.

The smoking club has organized again. It will again give programs on Saturday evenings, after the initiations are over.

At meeting of the athletic board*on Sept. 11, Richard Matuschck was appointccl cheer-leader and Edmund Schweppe his assistant.

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THE AUGUSTANA OBSERVER The Augustana Observer is one of the first exchanges to ap­ pear on our table this fall. The Observer is a weekly paper in newspaper form, published by the students of the Augustana Col­ lege of Rock Island, Illinois.

True to its name and form, the Observer observes and conveys to use the life and activities of the students. We read of the ex­ citement that exists at every school during the initiation of the Freshmen. Although hazing is not a practice among the students of Northwestern, *we sometimes feel that some of our neophytes could use an egg shampoo or mimic some enthusiastic orchestra director. The Augustanians believe in getting an early start in their organizations and societies, both musical and literary, and we hope to hear about them during the school year. We were im­ pressed by the number of literary societies that the Observer speaks of.

But while reading： the Observer, we feel that, it treats of the light phases of college life and consequently writes in a light vein.

We find no editorials or essays on either history or literature. Such topics are inexhaustible and the appearance of an editorial or es­ say would not lessen the interest of the paper to the reader. We miss the exchange column, which is always a welcome column to other colleges. We might mention that the year of graduation of the staff members might be given, so that readers could recognize the merits of the writers more readily.

We hope these comments will be accepted in the spirit they were given and extend a hearty welcome to the Ob server.

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One of our newest exchanges, but still one of the neatest in appearance and most careful in printing and arrangement, is the Milton College Review, a weekly publication of Milton College.

The paper has two editorials, “Must It B.e?” and “Support Football.” In the first the writer points out that the average ath­ lete is low in his classes and in many cases made ineligible because of this deficiency ,an occurrence not at all pleasing to the coach.

We quote from the writer: “If there be any men in Milton Col­ lege at this time who are trying to ‘bum’ their way through college, let them mend their ways, or else drop out of school. It would be better to have no team at all, than one made up of such a person­ nel." If these words would, be heeded by all colleges, athletics again would be a college sport. “Support Footbair* contains what we all try to impress upon our colleagues, loyalty to their team in victory and defeat. The writer might have said something about . the everknocking and know-it-all supporter on the sidelines and in the bleachers. This kind of loyal supporter seems to be at every school and college.

The life and activities of the students are well brought out, especially in the narration of the “Second All-College Day.” The collegiate students left their desks one morning and drove td Lake Koshkonong per auto, with a spoon or fork their only weapon.

At the lake the Frosh and Sophs were rivals in a mob race, combi­ nation race, and in a tug-of-war. The Sophs as usual were victor­ ious. It is true that the Review pictures to us the college life with all its events and enjoyments, but still we would like to read what the Miltonians think of modern topics in history and literature.

We wish the Milton College Review further success and improveinent, for we can never be perfect.

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The season’s first scheduled football game is carried in the 1923 sporting annals as a defeat for Northwestern, suffered at the hands of Whitewater Normal by the score of 16 to 3.

A heavy line, averaging close to 25 pounds per man more than Northwestern’s line, proved the backbone of Whitewater’s superi­ ority, which began to show itself early in the second quarter, when after a completed pass to Northwestern’s 35 yard line, the Normal backs shot through openings for a serfes of successful line plunges and carried the ball over goal for the first touchdown. The first quarter saw the oval seesawing back and forth in the middle of the field without any gains to great advantage on either side.

After Whitewater had scored in the second period, the Black and Red machine came to the fore and gradually forged its way, after both sides had punted several times, to the 35 yard line, froni where Kleinke scooped a perfect drop kick for our only share in the scoring. The half ended 6-3.

In the third quarter a fumble on Northwestern’s 20 yard line was greatly responsible for Whitewater’s second touchdown.

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An intercepted pass on our 40 yard line in the last period again started the teachers off for their third score. On a 15 yard pass the 10 yard and several line plunges, Normal spotted the ball line in suitable position for a successful drop kick off Capt. Bastad’s toe. The visitors received on the next kickoff, returned the ball to their thirty yard line, and scored another gain of thirty yards on the next formation. From this point, however, the teach­ ers were thrown for a loss of 8 yards on an unsuccessful end run, finally failing on the necessary yardage after an attempt at forward passes and a drop kick. Northwestern also resorted to forward passes in the last few seconds of play, but without results, and . ended the half with the ball on its twenty-live yard line.

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—Very m;mv families this year have two representatives at college. Tlic.re arc seventeen sets of brothers living in the dornTitory. Of these ni living on the second floor. The students from town have four sets of brothers, and four sets where brother and sislcr aitending. 一Waller ). Schmidt, '24, finds it necessary to use his middle initial since Walter J’. Schmidt has enrolled in the preparatory (dcpartment. 一“Louisiana’’ Martin is trying to find the opening in his desk through which a sparrow entered one afternoon.

—Mr. and Mrs. John Hess and family of Allenton called on Harold on Sept. 16. No wonder Harold’s room was a busy place the following week. 一Rev. and Mrs. Pankow of Friesland and Mr. and ’Mrs. R. G:、 Rohrke of Hoskins, Neb., visited the latter’s son, Paul, the middle of September. A few days later Mr. and Mrs. Rohrke left for Fort Wayne, Ind. 一Norman Gauerke has been busy entertaining hornets in his room.

—Prof. S. Probst, his nephew Carl Lieberum, *26, and W. Rupp, *25, motored to Milwaukee oil Sept. 22. The following day.

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they traveled to Hartford to visit Prof. Probst’s mother before re­ turning to Watertown. P. Kuske, ’26，accompanied them to Mil­ waukee to see an eye specialist.

—The Hustisford boys are bound to have their Sunday dinners at home. Six of them have purchased an old flivver to make the trip. The others still believe it is best to let father get them. 一C. Karrer went to Milwaukee Sept. 22 to get his violin.

—G. Redlin and O. Roehl “hiked” to Lake Mills on Sept. 22.

—Mr. and Mrs. F. Falck and son Robert of Morrison visited Karl Falck on Sept. 23.

—Mr. and Mrs. L. Wesphal, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jaecklin, and Mr. and Mrs. Al. Bloedorn of West Bend visited the latter’s son Clarence and other friends on Sept. 23. Mrs. Wesphal treated Tutor Falck, Westemlorf，’24, Krueger, *24, and Horlamus, ’24, to a fine box of sandwiches. Mr. Bloedorn, however, was rather dis­ appointed because lie could not find a magnifying glass. He wanted to see the mustache “Cutie” Krueger is trying to raise.

—Boemer,，27, has been pounding carpets in town to get sonic meals. 一Our typist, Streich, finally made his appearance on Sept. IS. Martin Franzmann did not find the train for Watertown until Sept.

29. 一Rev. Edward Hoelter of Chicago spent a few clays during the latter part of September with Dr. Ott. During his stay he classified the library which Dr. Ernst donated to the college last year.

—Herbert Lemke, ’27, was called to his home in Greenleaf on Sept. 27 for his grand father’s funeral. ―Jaeger, ’27, E. Rupp, f27, and E. Nehring, 27, were flivvering one afternoon when Eck espied two young dames. At his request Jaeger stopped to let him get out, but he did not wait for him to get in again. We hope you enjoyed your walk, Eck. —Dutch Kleinke，’24，Shorty Weissgerber, *24, and Harry Grumvald, ’24, “forded” to Fond du Lac in Pat Falk's car on Sep­ tember 23. Harry says he had to make some very necessary repairs on the car.

—Mr. and Mrs. A. Voecks, Marie, and Carl visited their son ancl brother Victor, '27, on Sept. 29 and 30 and viewed the White—162—

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—Rollic says his head is still wood, but Sparky declares his mouth must l)e ma<[e of rubber, for it is very flexible whenever Bubbles gets a box.

—"Scnalor'' J lillcmann, ’25，bicycled to Milwaukee on Sep­ tember 29. On the return trip lie broke down three miles from \\:atertown. \\"c are woiulcrin^ what the special attraction in Milwaukee may l)c that our “Senator” should undertake such a trip.

—R. Sonn and Miss Loraine Grunwald of Fond du Lac at­ tended the W'hitcwatcT-X. \\r. C. game on Saturday, Sept. 29,i and visited with the latter's brother Harry over Sunday.

Notes.

The girls held their annual election of officers October 1. It was later than usual, due to a new­ ruling in the constitution which was drawn up last year, according to which a president pro tempore ts elected the last week of June and presides until October, when the president and other officers are chosen. This gives the new girls a chance to become acquainted before the election. Frieda Zcisler v»as elected President; Irene Bolte, Vice-President; and Josephone Sproesser, Secretary and Treasurer. Now we feel as if we were fully started in this year, since our officers are chosen: but let’s not blindly j)lav 4ifollow the leader,” to sit like muffs and say aye or nay to everything that comes up. Let’s get in and show some initiative, all work together—don’t leave it to the offi­ cers to do it all. If we don’t take interest in the affairs of the girls’ room, how can we expect the officers to? Can we blame them it they lie down on the job, because they feel that the girls don’t care anvwav ? Accorclimj to the old slogan, CO-OPERA­ TION is the key to success. 氺

Quinta passed on tlie welcome that they received last year by giving the Sexta girls an initiation party at the home of one the Quintaners. 氺氺氺 When the head besrins to swell, it crowds out the brains.

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I had a car, It was a runabout; It run about a mile, And then it stopped.

—Hy Isabell.

—Did you know that Kionka is trying his best to keep “that schoolgirl complexion” by eating Pillsburys Best Bran for break­ fast? Yes, and Kionka has become an uncle. In honor of that happy occasion he journeyed to Milwaukee. You can imagine what he did there.

• —Prof: Wie kommt man eigentlich clazu, Sie “Spuds” zu nennen, Degner ? Weil Sie etwa Augen hahen ?

—If you want to know why Irwin has frequently been caught of late gazing intently into a mirror, just look under his nose. He says, “It isn’t quite even on both sides.”

—Prof: (after a particularly bright recitation) gle your ears when leaving the room.

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一'“This ought to help some,” said Bubbles as lie returned from home with half the pantry.

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—Prof: (explaining the plot of “Silas Marncr”) What is the catastrophe?

Dasler: When Eppie gets married.

• On Tuesday 一Soph: John, are you going out tonight?

John: No. Soph : Tomorrow night?

John : No. Not until Saturday.

N. B. That was not John the Sophomore.

At the Table.

—Like one who is at the point of starvation, he sits with his head and shoulders bowed over his plate inhaling his soup. 一Prof: What do you mean when, you say that a man has a bovine look?

Stude.: He looks like a cow.

A Bit of Description from Prose Writings of Max Hasenfuss.

Outside the wind was blowing softly among the pines. The shadows lengthened as the sun sank, and fell slantingly across the floor, making fantastic patterns on the beautiful old gold and maroon Persian rug. The girl sank back in the low, deeply cush­ ioned divan and gazed across the twilight room through half shut eyes. She sighed rapturously, her hands- clasped behind her head, her golden hair gleaming in a stray beam of sunlight. Finally she murmured, half to herself, “Gee, those onions were good!”

—The other evening Slivers walks up to us with a very serious mien, and whispers dolefully into our ear, “Don’t tell anybody, but there isn’t a real Santa Claus at all.” 一Don’t make anv ^ noise when ^vou leave the first recitation on Monday so as not to wake the other classes.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS LITERARY Day Dreams, Poem The Black Death of the Fourteenth Century________________ _ Mrs. Maloprop, Her Pedigree and Her Progeny—...................

Conservative Lumbering in the United States_______ _____ There and Here.............. .............

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Volume XXVII.

RED

Watkktown, Wis” November 1923

Number 6

DAY-DREAMS To see strange sights in distant lands,

Such sights as one can ne’er forget— Graves royal wrought 1)y million hands, The mosques, bazaars, the minaret; Eastern suns in lire that set; Eastern drills that dreams beget; Cities where East and West have met.

In my good ship to sail away; To cross wide space of surging seas;

To lounge upon the deck all day; • To feel the salty-wet sea breeze; To sip my wine and take mine ease On southern shores ’neath green palm trees.

Of such it is that dreams are made.

The world contains such things, ’tis said.

But I, I have not felt nor seen; But for my dreams they had not been.

Martin Franzmann, Prep. ’24.

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THE BLACK DEATH OF THE FOURTEENTH CENTURY Harold O. Grun'vald，’24.

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Strangely enough, the Black Death, which desolated Europe， Asia, and Africa, has not been considered by the leading historians of sufficient importance to deserve more than a passing notice. It destroyed more people in the course of fifteen years than have been killed in all the battles of Europe, with the exception of the World War, since the days of the Roman Empire.

It was an oriental plague hiarked by inflammatory boils and black spots on the body together with headache, pains, deafness, convulsions, and coughs until death relieved the victim of his suf­ ferings. The boils and blisters appeared on various parts of the body and at the same time emitted an exceedingly offensive odor.

Many became stupified and fell into a deep sleep, losing also their speech from palsy of the tongue. The face and tongue were black, as if overspread with dried up blood. Nothing could appease the victim’s thirst so that his sufferings continued up to the time of his death, which many hastened with their own liancls.

We can trace the invasion of the plague into Europe from China by the various caravan routes. Upon reaching the Black Sea it overran Constantinople, where it wrought havoc upon the .

Greeks. Thence it spread to the seaports of Italy from where it continued its death-march through Germany and France to Eng­ land.

From England the contagion was carried by ship to Bergen， Norway, where the plague broke out in its most frightful manner with vomiting of blood. The sailors found no refuge in their ships; and vessels were seen driven about by the winds or drifting： on to a rock. It was about three years after its appearance at Constantinople that it crept to Russia and, thereby, had laid hold on all of Europe.

Terrible were the times of the Black Death's reign, Mothers often abandoned their children, and all ties of kindred were dis­ solved. Children died of hunger in their mother's arms, and want, misery, and despair were common throughout the Old World. An incident of the plague in London will show how one father did not forsake his family in its distress. He worked for his family by rowing people from one city to another, by running errands, and by taking mail out to the ships on which families had locked them­ selves up for fear of the infection. This faithful father, old and gray, prayed to God daily for his family’s welfare. Nights he would fasten his boat on board ship and would sleep therein.

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large rock and would then go off and call to his wife. Infected and weak by the plague, she was unable to convey the supplies into the house in one carrying, but had to make numerous trips to and fro. In one house the entire family fell victims to the plague. Aften the burial of the members, a thief ventured in to steal, but he too was carried to his final resting-place.

In Florence, Italy, the plague was unbelieveably severe, It commenced here with bleeding of the nose, a sure sign of inevitable death. Like a grc.nt forest-fire the plague spread with great fury from the sick to the healthy. Clothes and other articles seemed to spread the disease. Many were struck as if by lightning, dying on the spot, and more readily (lid the disease take hold on the young and stronger than on the old or feeble. Here in Florence, in 1347, large bakeries were erected, from which during the month of April ninety-four thousand loaves of bread were distributed to the fam­ ishing people. Not only human beings, but also animals fell vic­ tims to this disease, if they but touched the articles belonging to the dead. For example; two hogs after tearing the clothes of a dead man fell down dead, as if they had taken poison. Multitudes of cats, dogs, fowl, and other animals fell prey to this dreadful contagion.

During the reign of the Black Death many atmospheric phenomcna took place in the north of France and in other parts of Europe. Fearful thunderstorms occurred in the midst of winter, and in the Rhine region there were great floods which could not be attributed to rain alone. In Italy a rain continued for four months, destroying all llic seeds, and producing a distressing famme. Everywhere, even on the tops of mountains, springs were seen to burst forth, and dry tracts of land became submerged ini water in an inexplicable manner.

On the island of Cyprus an earthquake shook the very foun­ dations of the island, accompanied by a frightful hurricane that! laid waste the country and destroyed thousands of lives. The sea overflowed its barriers, ships were dashed to pieces on the rocks, and this once fertile and blooming island became a desert—void of everything.

Before the earthquake, a pestiferous wind spread so poisonous an odor that many fell in their steps and died in dreadful agonies.

Many locusts were blown into the sea by the hurricane and after­ wards were cast dead upon the shores, producing a deadly odor^ On the island a dense and awful fog was seen in the heavens rising in the east and settling in the west. This fog or mist was accom­ panied by a stinking odor, which carried contagion with it and rapidly helped spread the pestilence. In thousands of places chasms, from which deadly odors arose, were formed. It is no won­ der that in those times natural occurrences were transformed into —168—

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Earthquake shocks frequently continued for a week, or even longer, with but a short intermission, during which time many people experienced an unusual stupor and liea(lache, while many: fainted away. These earthquakes recurred at frequent intervals throughout all the countries of Europe until 1360, when they grad­ ually ceased.

The Jews have always been a despised race in the eyes of man, and thus it was at this time that the Jews were blamed for causing this dreadful disease. It was said that they had poisoned the public wells out of anger against the Christians. After the pestilence the mob rose and began its terrible work of exterminat­ ing the Hebrew race. This persecution will always remain a blot on the human race. In Mainz alone 12,000 were cruelly murdered.

The Jew had hardly a place left for refuge. H he Heel into the forests, then the enraged Christian would seek him out and bring him back into the city, where he was tried, tortured, and burned in the most frightful manner.

Many people died during the Black Death's reign, In China it is reported that 13,000 fell victims to the Black Death, while the rest of the East reported 24,000. In England, London alone lost 100,000 souls, while England and Italy lost about one-half of their population. Germany is said to have lost 1,244,000 people. Mod-^ ern calculation claims that in Europe about 25,000,000 people died during this time.

Immediately after the plague the monastic orders were greatly _ increased with laymen, who, having lost their dear ones, sought to participate in the respectability of the priesthood and the rich heritages which came to the church from all quarters. Many dis­ orderly and disreputable characters were thus admitted to sacred offices and thereby brought great discredit upon the church.

Another result of the Black Death was that the women were in the majority. Marriages were very prolific, and double and treble births \yere more frequent than at any other time. It is asserted that children born after the plague had fewer teeth than before, a phenomenon which greatly shocked the people of those times.

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cept, for the world at that time was prone to superstition and readily accepted the belief that the plague caused an imperfection in the human body.

When the plague finally disappeared, the people gradually con­ soled themselves for the sufferings they had endured. The dead were soon forgotten and the survivors began to live the ways of the world.

MRS. MALAPROP, HER PEDIGREE, AND HER PROGENY (Werner Franzmann, ’25) In 1775 a comedy was produced in Covent Garden Theatre, London, which has since been one of the most popular ever written in the English language. This play, “The Rivals,” was written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, a young Irishman who in his school days was considered an impenetrable dunce. But he is the that gave the world three of its best English comedies, namely, “The Rivals,” “School for Scandal,M and “The Critic.” Every student of literature should read at least one of these monuments to Sheridan’s spontaneous wit.

In the first comedy, “The Rivals, we find a character by the name of Mrs. Malaprop. The author took her title from the French *mal a propos’ meaning inappropriate or not to the purpose. From _ -_this name Malaprop we have that misuse in English called malapropism. Sheridan’s famed creation is noted for her ludicrous mis­ use of words. In her attempt to use flowery and elegant English, she falls into the habit of using words that sound similar to the intended one in a greater or lesser degree, but convey an entirely different meaning or none at all. One of the female characters in the same play characterizes Mrs. Malaprop’s offense very well. when she remarks that Mrs. Malaprop uses “select words so in­ geniously misapplied.”

Can our lips forbear a little smile as we lend our ear to our dear lady’s wish that her daughter might not be a “progeny of learning,” but that she might be “instructed in geometry, that she might know something of the contagious countries,” and in *'orthodoxy that she might not misspell?” The smile broadens when we hear her speak of “perpendiculars” instead of “particulars.”

The pinacle of ludicrousness—our heorine on one occasion speaks of “the pine-apple of politeness”一the ^pine-apple/* as I say, is reached as we hear the good lady censure her niece, Miss Lydia Languish : “She’s as headstrong as an allegory on the banks of the Nile.”

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Sheridan is not the first one, however, to bring on a character noted for misapplication of words. Mrs. Malaprop has a long pedi­ gree. In “Joseph Andrew,5, his first and best novel, Henry Field­ ing- introduces Mrs. Slipslop. Smollett has a Tabitha Bramble in **Humphrey Climker.” In “Much Ado About Nothing,” Shakes­ peare produces another such character in the person of Dogberry, the civil officer and clown. On other occasions also Shakespeare clown puts malapropisms in the mouths of his creations. Feste, the ___ in “Twelfth Night,” exclaims “Out, hyperbolical fiend,” meaning, of course, “diabolical fieml.” Launcelot Gobbo in “The Merchant Jessica; of Venice. waxes sentimental in taking farewell of_______ uAdieu, tears exhibit my tongue,” and later he makes the announce­ ment to Shylock: “My young master expects your reproach.”

Malapropisms make out the points of many jokes. Walking1 along the street one night last summer, I came to a corner where a representative of that wonderful institution, the medicine show, was exhibiting his wit and his wares. As I came up a little playlet was just being enacted. The woman, who had lost the affections of her husband, was asking her negro valet how to regain her husband’s favor. The negro 'replied promptly: “Don’t organize ’im and get ’ini jealous.”

“Don‘t organize him?”

“Yup, don’t organize ’im.”

“Oil, I see; you mean recognize.”

The crowd roared. A joke of that kind usually takes. Now and then one hears malapropisms that are not used in the way of jokes. I overheard a working man who had grown weary of the pick and shovel complain: “This sure is a monopolous job.” Have you ever heard a gossip confide to her neighbor, “He，s down in bed . with a bad case of ammonia ?v People are gradually getting over these serious mistakes, but one still hears them.

Of course, students are not prone to employ such gross im­ proprieties as the above-mentioned, but they do frequently find it hard to discriminate between such words as “affect” and “effect,’’， and between “except” and “accept.”

CONSERVATIVE LUMBERING IN THE UNITED STATES (H. E. Timmel,，27.)

How much longer will the wood supply of the United States last? The clanger at the present time is that most of the valuable forests will be gone before the wasteful manner of lumbering1 can be done away with. It can be prevented by giving more attention 一 171—

I to the forests, as the European nations have done. If a system of conservative lumbering had been introduced, in the past, as it is being done today, there would be an abundance of wood in the United States at the present time.

In conservative lumbering, a forest working plan is layed out for the purpose of carrying out the best policies in handling and preserving the forests. It shows the conditions of the forests and gives instructions for selecting, cutting, and protecting the young growth during logging. In cutting down the trees it is of great importance that they do not fall upon the younger ones, because upon these our future wood supply depends. \ Another important thing to consider is the height above the ground at which the cut is to be made. It is a little more expensivc to cut the trees closer to the ground, but the wood that is saved will more than cover these additional expenses.

When the trees have been cut down, their branches are chopped off and the trunks sawed into logs. As soon as the tree is felled it is very essential that both ends of the trunk are propped up to save from destruction the young trees that are bent down by the weight of the trunk. The branches, that are of no further value, _ should be cut from the stub so they can sink to the ground where they will rot in a very short time. Dry branches, that are free from the ground, will dry quickly and are very dangerous in case of fire.

After the trunks have been sawed into logs, they are dragged away by oxen, horses, or by engine power. This is called Mskidding the logs.” After the logs have been dragged to «"i loading station or to the banks of a river, they are collected in piles ready to be transported to the mill.

In skidding, precaution should be taken not to bruise or harm the young timber. A little care in preserving the young growth helps^greatly to increase the value of a forest.

The logs _ are transported to the mill in various ways, The most common method is to float them down a river. Very often logs are left to rot in the bed of a stream because the current is not swift enough to carry down the logs. In order to avoid these wastes, splash dams are built, in which the water is held back for a time. When the dam is opened, they are carried down by the sudden flood.

The saws that are most commonly used in cutting the logs into lumber, are the circular saws, and the band saws. The band saws are less wasteful because they make narrower kerfs than the cir­ cular saws. They are gradually taking the place of the latter.

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3 ing the lumber. The first method is to put the boards under a roof and permit a free passage of air between them. The second method is to put the boards into kilns heated to a certain temperature un­ til they are thoroughly dried. Lumber that is sent to the market when it is wet, will warp, and will be of less value to man than the lumber that has first been dried.

Waste cannot entirely be avoided in conservative lumberingAll the stumps, slabs, edgings and the sawdust that are of no fur­ ther use are losses that cannot be prevented. A greater demand in lumber, combined with conservative lumbering, will prevent enorm­ ous losses; but these losses cannot be evaded completely.

THERE AND HERE. (Irwin J. Habeck, ’24) One of the most efficient advertising schemes conceived in this century is that of hiring skilled and renowned athletes to form a team representing an organization and then keeping such an or­ ganization before the public by means of the publicity accorded these athletes by virtue of their impressive record of victories.

Colleges and universities all over the country were quick to see the "possibilities of this kind of advertising and now leave no stone unturned to induce a promising athlete to enroll in their respective institution. Football especially was sacrificed for the purpose of such advertising. The result is that now oiTers are made to ath­ letes by which their expenses are paid, and in addition they are given enormous wages for trifling jobs, merely in order that they should enroll for the athletic season. No one cares whether they stay or not after the season of their athletic usefulness has passed.

With conditions such as those described above holding, is it strange that the standards in athletics should change ? No longer do the athletes play merely for the love of the game, accepting vie. tory, if it fall to their lot, modestly and admitting the superiority of the victor if they are defeated. Now all efforts are concen­ trated on winning. Lust for victory, not love for the game, is the impelling motive. If an opposing player appears especially dan­ gerous, the game is played with an idea of “getting him.” If the referee or umpire makes a decision, be it just or unjust, which lessens the chances of .winning, ungentlemanly and unsportsman­ like protests are voiced. “Win, or lose your job,” and not “Fight for the glory of the game and your school,” is the thought upper­ most in the player’s mind. i

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So far Northwestern has not partaken in athletics in such a spirit. Northwestern’s players come to her to gain an education.

Athletics are their recreation, not their occupation here. Since no sugared offers are made to athletes to induce them to come, coaches here are never troubled with too large a field from which to chose their teams. But the teams that they do coach are instructed to play the game, to play it hard, to fight, and to win only if they can win as sportsmen. What are the results of such a spirit? Out of green material that has gained what little experience it has in sandlot athletics, teams have been chosen that have commanded the respect of their opponents. It is true, defeats have been the rule rather than the exception. But Northwestern has something better than a reputation for turning out winning teams. It has a reputation for turning- out clean, hard-fighting teams of sportsmen.

Ponder this when you consider Northwestern’s athletic record.

THE AMPELOPSIS Suppose I were a clamoring vine!

On dizzy heights my arms I’d twine, And scale the towering wall.

I'd raise my head above the trees To meet the cooling, soothing breeze, And ne’er would fear to fall.

I’d dwell on sunny battlements; My tendrils fast in rocky rents; And sun my emerald hair.

I’d have the purest drops of rain To wash me of my dusty stain; To cleanse my verdure wear.

In summer. birds would be my guests, In nearby trees would build their nests To hatch their hungry young.

To pay for their cantations sweet I’d give them of my fruit to eat; My leaves to hide among.

I’d drop my leaves ere winter came For my and others roots to tame Old Jack Frost’s icy sting.

Then when he’d come with cold and storm, My leaves would keep our earthbeds warm, We’d live in warmth till spring.

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Now, tell me, must it not be great For one to live in such a state; To climb up high and wide.

And must it not be greater still.

To dwell above the highest hill And view the countryside ?

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THANKSGIVING Thanksgiving- Daysavory, steaming odors that tickle the nostrils and coax out the tongue to moisten the lips, a table cluttered with an endless variety of foods both substantial and delicate, repeatedly heaped up plates, an uncomfortable but gratifying feeling of heaviness in the region of the abdomen, a deep-cushioned easy chair, a surfeited nap, an awakening to a table again elabor­ ately spread—that is Thanksgiving Day in one home.

Thanksgiving Day—a husband, his wife, and his children, all kneeling with bowed heads and folded hands, the man’s low, earn­ est voice thanking the Father for the privilege of living, for the health of his loved ones, for his job, for their church, for the Word, through which they received faith by the grace of the Father, the faith that affords them forgiveness of sins and consola­ tion in trial, the faith that motivates their every action, the faith that is their very life—that is Thanksgiving Day in another home.

In the case of some Thanskgiving- Day exists-merely for the belly, while for others it is a clay of thanksgiving.

W. O. W” ’24.

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• THE- UNHAPPY STUDENT r Many a 'student Seems 'to be under, the impression tlif^t, jn order: to make college life worth living and in order to )Vprk up a liking foV college life, he must have good times without limit. But. • the student living {aider such an impression is off the track entire­ ly J for the more he Indulges iii good tiines the more discontented lie becomes、vith his college as well as with himself. • The reason is evident. First he lives himself into something like a hypnotic state of merriment, putting aside all thought of work and fastening his attention wholly on enjoyment. He gets back to his desk and work seems a burden and a plagup. The rules of the college seem too severe, and he wishes himself anywhere but in that “prison•” But with such discontent the diligent student seldom has to struggle. He works and in most cases sees the fruitful result of his work. His success and the conviction that he is gaining mcntally and perhaps also morally brings on a contentment with his surroundings and an enjoyment of college life th;it a “high-flying■” student can pever attain.

A. R. F., }26.

USE THE GYMNASIUM The time of th«.i-y,ear ；is；.again here when it.practically im­ possible for the students7 to'get the needc(l amount of exercise out of doors. Where very riia'ji^'^rp living together in one building, exercise is very important and. tl^erefore the college is keeping up our large gymnasium.

But why should we take daily exercises ? Unless the body is exercised the blood will become sluggish and will not do its work.

The result will be that the impurities which arc carried away by the blood will remain in the body and will cause sickness. The ease with which the brain functions also depends upon the condi­ tion of the body. If the body is not in a healthy condition, the brain will not function as it should and the student will find it dif­ ficult to do his work. The muscles must also be built up at this time.. This is the time when they must be developed and unless exercise is taken they will become flabby.

In taking gymnastics the student should be careful not to over­ work, especially when he first begins his gymnastics. It is neces­ sary•• that the body be slowly prepared for heavy work. Therefore begin slowly and gradually increase the work. After the period of gymnastics do not stand round and cool off, but get a shower at once and dress in warm dry clothes. The shower is necessary, after the exercise has been taken to clear the pores of the impuri­ ties that the perspiration has carried out.

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Now you students here at Northwestern have a large gymnas­ ium with adequate equipment at your disposal. Therefore make use of it and do not look at it as an ornament. Instead of spending the time after the afternoon study period in reading some detec­ tive story in a stuffy room, get out and get some exercise. Don’t think that one evening a week is enough though, but take some ex” ercise every day.

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Nach alter Sitte feierten wir am Abend clcs 2. November un7 sern sogenannten Gemuetlichen Abend. Das Festkomitee sorgte aufs beste fuer unsere leibliche 'vie auch fuer unsere geistige Nahrung. Dass jedermann mit tier reichen Tafel zufrieden war, das bezeugte die froehliche und heitere Stimmung der Festgaeste.

Herr Heidtke. der als Toastmeistcr fungierte, liess jeden der neuen eintretenden Mitglieder eine kurze Tischrede halten. Die weitere Feier nahm iliren Verlauf in dem reichlich mit allerlei Zierat gcschmueckten Klassenzimmer. Die Dramen, welclie vorgefuehrt wurden, entbehrten keineswegs .eines modern realistichen Charakters. Besonders in clem neuen Faustspiel Hess man es an gesundeni Realismus nicht felilen. So um Miltcrnacht kam die Feier _ zum Abschluss und mit gestaerkter Hoffnung und mit frohem Mut gingen wir wieder auf tin sere Zimmer zurueck.

Wie gewoehnlich hatte der 31. Oktober etwas grosses zu verzeichnen. Zu unserm Erstaunen waren aber an jenem Abend un­ sere Edelmaenner hier o15en die Raclaul)rucder. Dass sie sifeli ihres hohen Standes entaeussern und zur \Ver1)etrommel, Trompete und Geige greifen mussten, erklaert sicli nur daraus, dass ihnen wachrend ihrer Abweseiilie.it die groebsten,-Ungercchtigkeiten zugefnegt wurden. Iioffentlich wird jeiie <lraniatisclie Mitternachtszene die eigentlichen Stoerer des Weltfried^iis zur Besinnung und zum tiefen Nachdenken bringen. .'f:，:，..

Herr Gentz treibt gegemvaertig tuechtig Exegese. Er ist naemlich mit einem Fall beschaeftigt, der seine gauze exegetische Energie in Anspruch nimmt. HofTcnltlich crzichlt er dabei die von ilim gerne gewuenschten Resultate. __ Am 20. Oktober wohnten die Iierren Hillmer, T. Uetzmann, Meyer und Siffring- dem Wisconsin-ATinnesota Fussballspiel in Madison bei.

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Am 12. Oktober besuchte Frau Pastor Uet/.niann ill re bei den Soelme Theophil und Immanuel.

Wir batten die Eh re Herrn Kremer als Ehrengast am Gemuetlichen Abend zu haben.

Am 20. Oktober unternahm Herr Buennger und einige seiner Freunde eine Autoreise nach Waukesha, Auf clem Wege ueberholte unser Gutsbesitzer Buenger mit seinem Sausmobil Herrn Krause, der per pedes auch nach Waukesha reiste. Mit blitzschnel]er Geschwindikeit raste er an ihm vorbei. Alles verlief sich bei ihm recht gluecklich auf dem Wege, aber als er vor die Tore der Stadt kam, da ueberfiel ihn das Unglueck. Er musste still halten.

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Krause seinen -Einzug in die Stadt machte, waren Herr Buenger und seine Freunde noch beim Pumpen beschaeftigt.

Herr Pastor Kurt Timmel und sein neuer Ford statteten uns kuerzlich eiiien Besuch ab.

Herr Krause soil wieder sein Bett gefunden haben.

I Etliche Stundenten hier' oben, sogar Herr Jaster, wohnten clem luissballspiel zwischen N. W. C. uiid Carroll in Waukesha bei.

Die ABMsche Schule der hoeheren Kritik soil ihr grosses Werk bcinahe zum Abschluss gebracht haben. Keiner von ihren Verfasscrn besitzt aber die noetige Energie, cliesem Werk ein ordentlichcs Sachregister beizufuegen. Zu dieser Riesenarbeit hat sicli vor kurzem Herr Schlueter dingen lassen. Wir warten also mil Seim such t auf (las Erscheinen dieses Werkes.

—Whoopee! That’s the way we felt when we received the follo\viiig letter from Reverend Elmer Kiessling, ’17: .!

Dear fellow Alumni, especially the members of the Class of ’17: Several weeks ago we received a letter from a one-time class­ mate, Ilclmuth Schaefer, of Kenosha. “Shep” had sent us an an­ nouncement of his wedding last July to Miss Helen Louise Mueller of his home town, and we had endeavored to cheer him up a bit by sending him a congratulatory note. The note seems to have succeeded in comforting him and making him feel more hopeful.

At least that’s the impression we gained, from reading his answer to our note―which was the letter we received several weeks ago.

About 99% of the letter was taken up with the subject of the feminini generis. We won’t venture to say whether that was the result of our cheeful note or of Shep’s happy choice. Since it is but common courtesy, however, we shall relinquish any rights we may have to the lady in the case. So much for 99% of the letter.

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directed one whole per cent of his glances away from the tropical zone of femininity toward the more frigid …败 climes of our ordinary human interests. It is this 1% of his letter which you may blame for the present effusion. In it Shep told us of his various activities and successes. We were glad to learn that the same cornet vir二 tuosity that impressed his schoolmates years ago and won for him­ self the distinction of being the first man in the history of N. W. C. to be elected to the presidency of the band for three consecutive years—we are glad that this same virtuosity is now winning 一 him laurels as director of the American Legion Band of Kenosha.

That’s all we，re going to divulge of his history. He’s going to tell that for us himself in the December issue. .

But lest we forget, the other half of that 1% of his letter dwelt on things which must be dear to the heart of every one of his classmates—on the glorious history of the Class of ’17, that was and is to come. The diminished space granted to it reminded us of the diminished space the Class of ’17 has occupied in our thoughts the past six years. And like a diminished chord it seemed to cry out to be resolved into justice, reconciliation, satisfaction.

Think of it, for six years the Class of ’17, this darling of the gods, has been as one that never was,—lost, forgotten. Lost in the wider brotherhood of higher schools; forgotten when we failed to realize that the higher knowledge there received was built on the old corner-stone. Thus passed the first three of those six years. The last three have been spent too exclusively learning1 how to fight the battle of life, and, for some, to experience the thrilli that comes from thrusts well placed, for others, to experience the deep hurt that comes from a weak spot in our defense.

Perhaps this period of oblivion was necessary. But the time has come to arise and let our light shine. Our cherished past is crying out with the agonized voice of the diminished seventh.. The resolution rests with us, the members. We must do justice to our ideals and reconcile our future actions with the wishes of our des­ tiny to their satisfaction.

I Probably one or two of you still remember that first day back in 1910 when all roads led to Watertown for our prospective class.

How it rained that morning! But our sainted inspector, Professor Eickmann, cheered us by saying: “Regen bringt Segen.” Of course we can’t be blamed for not realizing to the fullest extent then al­ ready the “Segen” that was to come through us. It didn’t exactly show up either until about three years later when Hans Hoyer, the all too brilliant president of our freshman class, brought us face * to face with our greatness by one of his many self-coined yells: Was ist das? Was ist das?

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Grbek reports showed *a fall；do^fiwdrd'5. as 'tlie, chart of a patient whose 'fever leaves liim；.% .crisis. < Dr.^ptz .hacl.kfi the previous year and he had been tl^e, .only； 9ne.：»>yH!9.. still spera^d to have faith in us by giving us.high marks. . Iii'fact we 1;fen wo^ke up to the “Segeu” that was to' come，througli. us^rrthat it was conr spicuous by its absence.

What a happy day then, wlien ne\y .blo.0^1 .came to. pur aqemic raiiks. Two ne\v and sturdier breeds from Minnesota, arid, Michigan soon showed up 'our ulittle Latin and -less. - Greek.^.^P.ut the mixing： of the breeds in' this case, as in "most others, ,didn*tfnelp .much., ,* .Tfi.e newcomers soon copied all'our Ijadiiabits whiJe '.we laiied .to. copy any of their good ones .(cojp^ying.wa^； ahVays beri'eatH^the ^igiiity . of the old timers): Yet with 'ali；4pur ；faultsirQu'r...teachers ->yerje cnamoned with us, just as sinful men are beloved abov.e faultless angels. They, flattered us by calling;'us talented, but lazy. :We had our own ideas on the subject, but yas.the ^ter^n ^^umb-^eir* had not yet been invented, we coul^lnY express' tfiem. They thought there rested some of the divine.afflatus on ；us. We copld ^ing,, we could play,' we could joke” we could win iiearts,v.a.ncl some ' us cveir thoughb We could write po'erns. .Besides we h.^d twp).amopg ns who were never unprepared. Their names used, to be ^ Miss Helniich and Miss Kortcgast. Let us ackiip^ledge their preparedness, \vliich turned off the current of many a. relentless war from our guilty heads. We dare hardly pass over the cleliglitful soiree? at the home, of a certain class professor in thesQ days.. Stale moments \ycrc thinngs unknown to us,, who could l)6ast of two sucji..

Kulenspicgels n：s Nigger. Retzlaff and Percy-Sterz.'

To make a long story short, we. finally - did. gracluate-. some­ how or other. That is, all those that' didn?t quit befprehancl.,. I believe it is still more or less of a miracle to a few-r-at least it ought to bQr-that they really clid get through.

Still it was a great event, this graduation, and since great events like sorrows seldom come singly, it happened that in thfs very same year the church was celebrating the 400th anniversary qC the Reformation, while out country was embarking on the gTeatj est \yar in history. These, events attracted so much attention that our. light began to wane. For a long while, as already said, there was to,tal darkness such as there is in the period of the new1 moon, But.as.the ijioon must reappear, in its cycle:and reappear mg as: a thin crescent ：in the West, anon to become brighter and brightdr until in 1927 at the completion of our first cycle - we »hope *to. ligHt up the. eartii with the splendor of the full moon. From that time forward our light dare not wane again. We shall'speak to our moon the words of Joshua: “Oh. moon, stand thofu still in the )^alley of Ajalon.,-; The:lover’s friend may, go： on waxing^ and wan­ ing and providing amateur .journalists, iwith tropes, and inspiration —1^82—

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With such a bright future who dare lag behind? Come on, all you who have once rallied round the red and white banner of ’17.

We all want to do our bit for old Northwestern. After cudgeling our brains for a long time it occurred to us that tlie Alumni column might be a good place at which to begin. The Alumni column is the one interesting column in the Black and Red for graduates.

It’s grown laudably the past few years. :Let’s improve it still and try to gain new subscribers, thereby to encourage greater Alumni activity. How would it be (God and the editors willing) if wc create a forum, as it were, in this column, in which one member of our class have the right of speech one month, another the next, and so on until our.number is exhausted. There must have been something of interest happening within and around you the past six years. Tell us about it. Tell us about any aspirations you may cherish as regards our class or our Alma Mater. And if you have nothing at all to say—not even a wile or family to rave about, then delve into the history of our class and illumine some old half-for­ gotten episode with the brilliance of your pen. Remember nothing connected with 1917 is insignificant.

We are having a copy of this issue of the lilack and Red sent to each of our classmates who do not take the paper. Wc appeal to you to start the good work by sending a dollar and subscribing to the Black and Red for the following year at least. Also by preparing to write us a letter about yourscll—it needn't be as long and tiresome as this one—in the Alumni column. Mr. Iielniuth Schaefer will regale us with a history of himself and his ambitions in the December issue. - For January it will be either Reverend Gruendemann or Reverend Schlegel or Nigger RctzlafT. Later on we shall also ask such ex-members as (icorgc Tcgtmeyer, Hans Hoye^, Ray Stark, Percy Sterz, etc. to contribute. Probably through our example some other classes may j^ct busy and start a new and better idea. For though we brag of ourselves and love ourselves most, we generously admit that others arc as good as, or even better than, we. In a greater sense we are all classmates. We are all sons and (laughters of the clear old Alma Mater. It is her light that we want to make shine before the eves of the world.

For the last two years we have been in or near Chicago, Libertyville, our present home, is already becoming a suburl) of the Ogden great city. A few miles to the south lies Mellocly Farm, J.厂 Armour’s beautiful home. Almost within our limits begiins the 5,000 acre estate of Mr. Sam. Insull. Lake Forest, with its array of costly palaces, is within walking distance. There is a certain blase air of culture to a big city. One need not have any schooling, nor any brains either, and still partake of it. The street car ads, the —183—

metropolitan newspapers, the show windows, the theatres and the meeting with so many different types of people impart it. People from more distant towns or from the country are ever so delicately looked down upon by their city friends for their lack of it.

Having been at Rome for nearly two years, we have learned to do as the Romans do. We have become used to the best preach­ ers. the highest class dramas, the finest music, the latest books and book reviews, the must beautiful architecture. We can feel the temptation which makes some people set these things above all others in life. Yet for our» part we still cling to the “God of Jerusalem" amid all the.* good things of Rome. We still believe that the light which shines from our Alma Mater will outlive the culture and glamor of any modern Rome, just as the Star of Beth­ lehem outlived the graii(icur of the Eternal City.

It is this faith which makes us enthusiastic. It is this faith which makes us want to (k.v(Ue our little life, and which makes us appeal to you to devote your lives, to letting the light of our Alma Mater shine before the world. In union there is strength. Let’s work together lor a Ik.Uci. Alumni column, for greater Alumni activity, for a new library, and, in general, for a greater, better, ami more iiitlucntial Xorthwcstern.

Elmer C. Kiessling, f17. 一Be it known that wc. (he editors, stand squarely behind Revcrenel Kiessling. Now ii’s up to you. Alumni, to show your spirit.

—At Hoskins, Nebraska, alumni played a big- part in upholding the honor of the ministers against the Hoskins city team in a base­ ball game played during a recess of a pastoral conference. The ministers won 9-7 after a very hard battle. ' The line-up for the ministers included : Press, '20, catcher; Zank, ’1(3, pitcher; Schae­ fer. ex-'14, 1st base; Wiel/.kc, '13, 2nd base; Lange, ^8, 3rd base； Schmelzer, ’17，right field. The other positions were played by graduates of Concordia, Milwaukee, who had afterwards attended our seminary. The opposition had an alumnus at short, Edwin Winter, com-’16. 一■ “Jerry” Press, ’20, who sent in the above note, writes that he lias two former Northwesterners in his congregation, William Zutz, ex-'OS. and Carl Zutz. com-'14, both of whom are connected with the American State Bank of Burke, South Dakota. Concerning the country Press says: I might add that any young fellow con­ templating starting out for himself in farming had better come out here and give this country the once over. The farmers surely are raising good crops, also a lot of livestock. ―At the annual mission festival in the church of Reverend Walter Keibel, ’13, the sermons were preached by Professor S. Probst, —184—

’09，of Northwestern, and Pastor P. Gieschen, of Cudahy. That that mission congregation is in a flourishing condition is attested by the fact that the collection, $105, exceeded last year’s collection by $34.21，and by the fact that the congregation increased its contribution towards the pastor’s salary. 一Martin Koehler, a former student here, is now a successful plumber at Reeseville. ―The newly founded congregation at Johnson’s Woods, which is being served by Reverend A. Koelpin, ’13, is having wonderful success with its new school, boasting an attendance of over 75.

—Reverend H. K. Moussa, ’00，of JciTerson, president of tlic alumni association, has received a call to Fond (lu Lac to take over the greater part of the work of Reverend G. Bcrgcmann, ’85, pnesident of the synod in order to give the latter more time to attend to the numerous duties connected with his position. 一Dr. T. C. Abelmann, M. D., of Watertown, a former student of Northwestern, recently attended the meeting of the American College of Surgeons, to which he was elected a member last fall.

This is the highest distinction accorded American surgeons, In this connection it may also be mentioned that Dr. Abelmann is rendering valuable services to the football-men by giving them medical attention free of charge.

—Professor K. Koehler, *03, of Northwestern was in Mankato recently on matters appertaining to Bethany College.

We get the news eventually. Mr. W. M. Hcidtke, ’20,、ya句 graduated from the University of Chicago cm August 31, receiving the degree of Master of Arts in the department of history. 一Reverend B. Schlueter, ’00, of Oshkosh was in town recently with his family. While here he visited his young parishioner, Carl Boerner, *27. .一Reverend E. Redlin of Appleton visited his sons here early in October. The following Sunday he and Reverend F. Uetzmann, a former classmate, preached at Kingston for Reverend Dasler, who had also been in the class of ’95. , 一On October 18th the wedding of Reverend Adolph Stiemke^ ’15, of Kokomo, Indiana, and Miss Adele Hoffmann of Watertown, took place in St. John’s church here. Reverend Stiemke is pastor of the Redeemer English Lutheran church at Kokomo.

-—Harold Pfaffenbach, *23, is attending Marquette “U，” where he is taking a course in chemical engineering.

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—Waldemar Groth, ’22，is attending the University of Wiscon­ sin this year. | —In order that there be no misunderstanding when a professor turns down a request to preach, let it be known here that the faculty has very few Sundays of leisure, being out preaching most of the time.

—While passing through Watertown, R. Dali man, a commercial graduate, who is located in Waterloo, stopped ofT to see the football teams in action. 一Reverend A. Zeisler, ’18, recently made a trip to Theresa.i Thence lie went to Milwaukee, where lie preached a mission festival sermon in the church of Reverend E. Ph. Domfcld, ’04，where he had formerly served as assistant pastor. Reverend Zeisler stopped off at Watertown with his family and sistcr-in-law, Miss Eleanore Schmidt, while en route to La Crosse. 一Wedding bells rang： for Reverend Ed. Blakewell, ex-’18, in Mil­ waukee recently. 11 is bride was Miss Ruth Duemling, daughter of the citv missionarv in Milwaukee. I^ed on by hopes of a gener­ ous handout, the seminary students went to charivaree the young couple, but had llie cxjioricnce of Old Mother Hubbard's (log.

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A subject we neglected in .the preceding number is the mili­ tary company. Prospects are very bright. It now has a membership of 127. That is more than we have had for ji number of years. How this large company is going to drill in the gymnasium this winter is a question yet to be decided by the officers. Con­ siderable progress has been made in the differeiit departments of drill. The officers are perfecting themselves for their positions through officers’ school which is held every Monday night. The head officers of the company are: H. Grunwald, captain, R, Horlamus, first lieutenant, A. Frederking, second lieutenant.

Is the student a peculiar kind of being? Is lie developing* nomadic traits ? It seems so. Last summer about August 10 we were thinking: “Only a couple of weeks till this hard work is over and I go back to school to have a lot of fiin.” Now we say: **I wish I were doing some hard oiilsicle work again. I’m getting kind of tired of bucking. Well, it’s a good tiling Christmas vacation is coming soon One finds more than one calendar on which all the dates from September 5 to the present one are crossed out and you will hear more than one say joyfully, “Only forty days till Christmas.” These are our nomadic traits: Wo are here and wish we were there; we are there and wish wc were here.

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The first pages uf the Literary Column contain the opening address of the prcsidoit. I Icrcin he warns the students against procrastination and llie evasion of mental work. Later on he em­ phasizes the fact that very many friends are brought together at college on the athletic iickl, in the classroom, or in the societies He urges friendship and co-operation on part of every student.

One misses, however, any mention of the Christian training by the Gospel of Christ, which must be the one great aim of a Chris­ tian seminary and college and without which mental labor and the formation of friendship must fail of any worthwhile fruits.

“The Bower's Rock I-Iikc” is the second literary article. The narration is well written, but it seems to be merely a report of the hike. Perhaps a description of the rock and its surroundings, to­ gether with its history or traditions, might have been of some in­ terest to the readers.

The Editorial Colum contains three articles, “The New Comenjan,” “Pietro Bandinelli,” ami “Friendship.”. In “The New Comenian” the editor makes mention of the change in the cover. We again laud the efforts of the staff. Here a few remarks about other changes would not be out of place. Would not some design or cut, dividing the Literary and Editorial Columns be in place? At pres­ ent, without looking at the table of contents one gets the impres­ sion that one or the other column is missing.

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When Leonardo cla Vinci looked for a model for the Master of “The Last Supper,” he struck upon Pietro Bandinelli, a singer in the Old Cathedral at Rome. Years later he looked for his Judas’ model and found him in the slums. Upon asking the man his name he found him to be the same Pietro Banclinelli who had sat as ，，model for his Christ. The connection between the conclusion, ；,*!A11 sin is graven deeply, and every sin must leave its mark,” and •tliQ foregoing paragraphs is not very clear, if there is a connection • to speak of.

“Friendship” admonishes the students not to acquire a book 、knowledge only, btit to look into their colleagues and form true and .' lasting friendships while at college.

The Comenian has its jokes intermingled with the advertise­ ments, an arrangement which makes the students notice their ad­ vertisers. However, a greater number of jokes would add to the spiciness of the paper.

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Before the shrill whistle had blown the last time-out, Ripon-s football machine crossed Northwestern's goal four times and dupli­ cated last year's score of 26—0. This setback was suffered on thej 6th of October at Ripon.

Ripon crossed but once in the first half, while Northwestern’s defense solidly held them back on all sides. The lone score came at the beginning of the second quarter, when halfback Plitscha completed a pass over goal from the five yard line, where the first quarter had ended, the ball in Ripon’s possession—perhaps a case of “the benefit of the doubt” after what seemed a recovered fumble

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In the second half Coach Sundt rushed in his substitutes at regular intervals, fifty men strong, who with fresh strength ham­ mered away at our line and soon had our stonewall defense of the first half weakening—but by no means quitting.

In making further touchdowns, Ripon uncovered a snappy aerial game with success, a touchdown in the third and fourth quarters being the direct result of completed passes. In the last few minutes of play a fumble on our thirty yard line proved costly) in the making of Ripon’s final touchdown. On the offensive Northwestern lost considerable ground through several intercepted passes, due to the superior size of the Ripon backline men.

The team came back losers again, but in no wise put to shame for the fight and sportsmanship displayed.

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Northwestern 20一Milton 7 October 19th saw two evenly matched football teams in action, when Milton and Northwestern clashed in the annual game at Milton, whereby Northwestern in the space of ten niimitcs, replete with snappy intercepting of the enemy’s forward pass game and some real man for man interference, scored three touchdowns to Milton’s one and carried home the victory, 20—7.

For three quarters both sides battled, gained ground on suecessful line smashes, and complctejcl passes, at times even threaten­ ing to score, only to be halted through an intercepted pass or by a stonewall defense on downs. In the first quarter Milton started a grand march for our goal posts. After the kickoff Northwestern held Milton for downs and returned the following punt from the seven yard line to our thirty yard mark. The next play plunged through the line for five yards. From here Kleinke called for a forward pass, which, however, a Milton back quickly grappled in its flight and raced down the field lo our twenty v.nrd Tine, where, because of a penalty and a dropkick masterfully blocked by Gamni, Northwestern gained possession of the ball. There started North­ western^ march to the counting line. Kleinke circled right end for nin$ yards, followed by ten more yards on a fake play over center; Kleinke added a further ten yards over riglit end and four over center. But t\vo intercepted passes on third and fourth downs ended it all again. Milton punted, and the quarter ended on Northwestern’s twenty-five yard line, 0—0.

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their ambitions, when Ott intercepted a forward pass on the goal line and carried the ball out o£ the clanger zone to the twenty yard line.

The fourth quarter saw real action and football. Touchdown number one was scored when Kleinke plucked another Miltonian pass out of the atmosphere and sped past all opposition down the field for a touchdown; his dropkick scored the extra point. Num­ ber two Voecks carried over, again on an intercepted pass from the thirty yard line. Number three shortly followed. Milton kickedi off to Northwestern, wlio returned to the 43 yard line. Kleinke covered eight yards on a long end run, and, with Voecks on the re­ ceiving end, completed a forty yard pass. Milton’s line held on the next formation, while the back field intercepted three, passes in as many downs and gained possession of the ball on the sixty-five yard line. Milton, unable to gain ground, punted to Kleinke on the eighty yard line, only to see him, aided by perfect interference, gallop back across its own goal. -All this happened within the. la^t ten minutes of play.

• r Milton found the last two minutes time enough to edge in the fourth touchdown of the matinee. Northwestern received and, fail­ ing on clowns, punU'l; wlicrcupon Milton returned the. ball to the seventy yard line. Milton made two successive first downs on end nms and a pass and immediately scored on a diiTicult thirty yard pass to Seagcr. Milloii scored the extra point on a dropkick. The quarter and game ended, 20—7.

The lineup: Milton Northwestern Dillner L. E. # "Voecks Garvin L. T. Kuske Greene L. G. Niemann Bentz Krueger C. Bingham Bittorf R. G. Lampherc Kessler R. T. M ayer Gamm R. E. Hill Q. B. Kleinke Kepler Grunwalcl F. B. Seager Ott R. H. Blacke L. H. .Zanvell Touchdowns: Kleinke (2), Voecks (1), Seager (1). Sub­ stitutions :Roberts for Hill; Dunwiddle for Garvin; Bretzman for Bittorf; Bittorf for Krueger; K. Melzer for Niemann.

Referee: Huegel; umpire, Lowman; head linesman, Agnew.

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Northwestern, handicapped in weight and number, was almost ,.expected to lose, but nevertheless the first five minutes of play i swepit the Carroll trusties bewildered off their feet gasping for breath. Carroll kicked off to Northwestern, and Zarwell returned ..the ball-to the 31 yard line. End runs and an uncompleted pass faijed to earn, the necessary yardg, and Kleinke punted; Carroll’s return was dropped on the 38 yard line. Our defense held Carroll to very meager gains and forced a punt, which Kleinke again car­ ried back to the thirty yard line. Now the fireworks began. On the first down Voecks drew in a perfect pass for a twenty-five yard —gain,and the next play whizzed a perfect pass off Kleinke^ hand i into Voeck’s arms for a gallop to the touchdown line. All of which seemed to arouse the bitter ire of all Waukesha, .Carrolljid all the scoring from then on. Three of its touch».■' downs were carried across on long passes to the ends and the left .■jhalfback. To enumerate all the gains and different plays made in the remainder of the game would be lengthy and monotonous, the less said the better. But in passing, we may refer to five full fif­ teen yard penalties for “roughing it” and foul play branded on Carroll’s record for this game. Carroll knows football, the game, perhaps to perfection, but when it comes to clean sportsmanlike playing we draw the line, for Carroll must needs rid itself of cer­ tain unbecoming habits and learn the more worthy part of a sport —clean play. Seventy-five yards in penalties for foul play besides numerous underhand tactics do not justify a very high estimate of Carroll’s football team.、Such training should be disallowed in an educational institution.

May Northwestern meet Carroll again, but as a bunch of tnie sports!

The lineup: Carroll .Northwestern Dugan Gamm R. E. Hertz Kessler R. T. Raue Bittorf R. G. Bray C. McMurray Niemann L. G. Philip Kusk^ L. T. Schultz Voecks L. E. Sterr Kleinke Q. B. Ellefson Ott R. H. Blahmik Zarwell L. H. Laudsverk Gninwald . _F..— B. Substitutions: Northwestern—Kauber for Grunwald; A. Melzer for Zarwell; Grunwald for A. Melzer; Roshen for Gamm. Pen­ alties :.Carroll—75 yards; Northwestern—5 yards.

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Mattill, a former member of the class of ’25,.called on frieruls October 1. He is working in the office of the American" KkilW^ Express Co. in St. Paul and was on his way to Chlcag^b to*'spend his vacation.

The Rev. Graf of Fredonia paid his son Adelbert a short vi^it on October 9 before going to Madison to attend a cpnference.

Bud Huebner has been confined to his home in Ocph'otrici^dc with tonsilitis during- the last two weeks of October.

W. Frank, *25, journeyed to his home in Jackson October '14j to get his overcoat.

N. Schlavensky, *26, Teddy Frederking，，26, and G. Spitzer, drove Sclilav’s- car back to Kenosha on October 13. .,W. Schmidt, ’24, accompanied them to his home in Racine. Spitzer returned in the best of spirits and at once displayed a new picture on his desk. .: C. Boerner, '27, and H. Timniel, ’27, hiked to Jefferson October 14 to spend the day with Rev. Moussa. Their only ride was on a Fordson tractor.

•, Mr. H. Martin of New York, who is a time-lock inspector in banks, visited his son Martin, October 14.

Rollie Kremer entertained his sisters, Mrs. Muench and Irene and a cousin, Michael Schmidt, of Milwaukee on October 14.

Mr. and Mrs. F. P. I-Iemp and Mr. and Mrs. A. Hemp of Neillsville visited with R. and W. Hemp on October 13:14 and) took the boys to Jefferson and Milwaukee. Tuffy Werrifer was “right hand Bauer” when the cookies1 were passed. fT/ Wajter Goecks of Wisconsin Rapids ehrolled in Sexta on Octo■

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Pat’s car was again at the mercy of Grunwald October 13, when he, Dutch Kleinke and Tubby Nicman drove to Beloit to wit­ ness the BelSit-Carroll game.

H. Hackbarth, ’27, traveled to his home in Tomah, October 20, to attend his parents’ silver wedding anniversary.

About twenty students are collecting stamps and some already have a very fine collection. > A load of apples is to be given away in the basement after din­ ner! When this announcement was made everyone wondered who was furnishing the apples. It was none other than Spuds Dcgner, ’26, who had brought a load from his home in Ixonia. tainly were a treat for the students, Spuds, and we heartily thank you.

G. Uetzmann and E. Nehring, ’27，“hiked” to Milwaukee^ on October 27. They did not get there until they had roll-N. W. C. game at Waukesha, however, for their benefactor found it necessary to stop at the latter place for two hours before finishing his trip. Jerkey is quite enthusiastic about the museum and Zoo since his return.

G. Schmeling, *26, and Karrer hiked to Milwaukee, October 27. Karrer did not return with his partner, but has since discon­ tinued his work here.

Nieman, ’25, is confined to the sick-rooms because of injuries sustained in the Carroll-N. W. C. game. We hope to see you with us again in a short time, Tubby.

W. Jaeger and H. Timmel attended the banquet for the Oconomowoc baseball team on October 24. The team had won the championship of the Land O-Lakes league.

Some of the Co-eds marauded about town on Hallowe’en, but 一1'95—

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Loretta Zorn found out one week-end to her great surprise that there are electric lights and water-works in Columbus. One can tell that she comes from a big town.

Frieda Zeisler and Margaret Ott visited Edna Detert, a for­ mer coed, at Waterloo one week-end.

I gel the queerest sickness, Ami I’ll tell you it’s no fun; I get it when I go to class; It seems my brains get numb.

—E. Queer sickness it is. Who knows the causes and its cure?

Someone please diagnose the case and report in the next issue of the Black and Red. —I. B.

Wir haben in einem park gewalked, Und haben garnicht von love getalked.

Er hat mich wieder Pleim' gefetched; Ich hab ein verruecktes Cold gekaetched. 一Krueger says at the climax of his story: The canoe tipped over, but I took a cake of soap and washed ashore. 一Prof, (explaining): Imagine if the United States— Zilz: Were wet.

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—Maaslce (in chemistry) : poctor, are “Grape Nuts” made of grape seeds ?

—Schwep : . When does deer hunting season open ? ’ Red : Quit your spoofing. Dear hunting season is open all the time.

-^-Boerner: How are the acoustics in the gym ?

Pommerening: What is that ? .Boerner: The decorations, I guess.

Pommerening:,： O, nifty.

—Our baby elephant, Sell ewe, would like to know: Are Westward-the-course-9f-einpire rplls the ones with cinnamon onv. tlfem?

—DonJt fail to see the. Nortlnveslern Super-Jewel Production with an all-Hustisford cast,7 "Pile in .for Home.” It features a thrilling, reckless, madcap da§h in a specially constructed Ford through the wilds of Eastern Wisconsin. Ifs a rattling good snow. 一

Breathes there a girl with soul so dead, Who never to her sheik hath said: “When do we .eat?”

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一Louisiana got two alligators from home! 翁 一Prof, (after asking a question in Hermi.e” Kuckhahn’s—6 ft.

3- in；^class): Der zweitgroesste im.; Himmelreich moege ^an^orten；' - : ........... 一Says, Qeneral Delivery Boerner: Oi! Oi! Unlucky! Say, if it were raining" soup outside, I’d sure be standing there with a fork in my hand.

—Prof; How is the word ante used?

Ppipmereniirg: In poker.

—“That’s the guy I’m laying for,” said the hen as the farmer crossed the barnyard. , ， —.Co-Ed (discussing examination): If Fd get a Fair plus, it’d 二.W V When the'donkey saw the Zebra, •He began to wag his tail. ./wv,々.■“Well, I never,n he declared, cSi.i)r.cEh^r^ja^imule-thatls been in jaiL....一 —197^

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The Wane of Life, Poem.

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EDITORIALS How Many Days?__ The Old Years Passes

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Watertown, Wis., December 1923

Number 7

A RAILROAD CAROL The snow is falling, falling slow And it’s growing dark outside..

And the leagues of snow we still must go Are very, very wide.

The puffing engine chucks its way.

Through windy, storm-swept miles.

Each heart is happiness today, And every face is smiles.

For weary miles mean nothing now, For we are going home.

Now rest in peace the tongues of .Greece, And the languages of Rome.

I can hear the church bells ringing.

I can hear the children sing.

Sing on your happy singing, .

And ring, ye church bells, ring.

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THE CLIFF DWELLERS .(Roland Hillemann, ’25) The Cliff Dwellers were a prehistoric race of people that lived in parts of Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Save for the ruins of their dwellings very little about them has come down to us. No white man ever saw them, nor do even the ancient traditions of the Indians, the Pueblos or others living in that part of the country, make mention of them. They lived, they made love, they fought, they died and were forgotten.

Judging from three entire skeletons found the cliff dwellers were small in stature. These skeletons measure only 5 ft. 4 in., 5 ft. 3 in., and 5 ft. 2 in. Their hair was black and their heads were flat, possibly flattened by papoose boards.

It is supposed that they were an agricultural race, who raised maize, beans, watermelons, tobacco and perhaps even cotton. There are still signs of ancient irrigation ditches to be seen. It is thought that they domesticated the turkey, rabbit, ami «#i species of llama.

In their dwellings many strange implements were found. Stone axes and stone hammers, some with fancifully carved wooden handles and stone plates, with curious designs carved upon them.

On one plate a line^vas carved that reminds mu* of a trail through a labyrinth. Stone bowls, copper charms and some weapons with parts of bone and flint were also found. Their clothing seems to have been made of a certain milkweed fiber.

Many have noticed how the olilT-swallow burrows into the side of a cliff or hill, and many in their boyhood days may have even tried to dimb or crawl to the entrance of onc of their nests to find out what was inside. In like manner the cliff dweller has built his home. He lived in the side of cliffs at all levels, at times as high as eight hundred feet above the river or the floor of the val­ ley below. If we stop to think that a windmill is about fifty feet/ high, we can imagine that a cliff dweller living five to six hundred feet higher must have been absolutely safe from any attack an enemy might make.

Some of these dwellings were reached by winding paths, others by steps cut into the rock and still others must have been reached by rope ladders from above.

There are two types of dwellings. One type consisted of little rooms or houses built on the face of the cliffs. These as a rule were not very high, sometimes resting on high foundations on the ground or on projections extending out of the cliff. The ruins of these houses show that the cliff dwellers were excellent masons.

The houses were constructed of assorted stones held together with moistened clay or sun-dried bricks. The stones were carefully selected, and in some cases a decorative effect was gi ven by alternat-

ing layers of smaller and larger pieces. Some of these dwellings were two or three stories high. The doorways were always small and as a rule did not extend to the floor of the room, except an opening or square notch in the center for the passage of the feet.

The windows were only small holes and were used as outlooks. | One of these cliff palaces, as they are often called, is 421 feet long. It contains 127 rooms and shelter for at least 1500. The government is restoring many of these ruins. The best preserved are to be found in Colorado.

The second type of dwelling reminds us more of the swallow than the first, for these dwellings are dug right into the face of the cliff. In some cases natural 'caves, after being enlarged, were used. There was generally one large main room and alongside these or towards the rear were many smaller rooms or retreats that could be entered only by narrow tunnels. These tunnels were easily blocked with stones, and it is not very likely that an enemy suc­ ceeded in capturing a cliff dweller in his home. In the first place it was almost impossible to force an entrance, because one could hardly climb up a steep cliff and at the same time protect oneself from stones flung from above. In the second place, even if an enemy forced an entrance, would he be daring enough to enter such a dwelling where he alone was visible and the cliff dweller, 、lurking in some dark recess, could kill him with ease, without any danger to himself?

The main room always had a fire place in the center. A hole in the ceiling, generally vaulted, was used as a chimney. This was sometimes natural and sometimes artificial and it led to some nat­ ural vent in the honey-combed rock.

The walls of these rooms were plastered with colored clay and on some of these inscribed hieroglyphics still can be seen, but these unfortunately are much obliterated by age and smoke.

The sizes of these rooms vary; as a rule they were not very high. A six-foot person would have to take care, if he walked about in these rooms, or his head would soon complain at the nearness of the rock ceiling.

In all, there arc about twenty thousand of these cliff dwellings.

At one time these cliff dwellers must have been a great people, and it seems strange that this whole race should have vanished, leav­ ing practically no trace behind. One thing seems certain, they were not wiped out by warring Indian tribes, for surely such a feat would have been preserved in their history through song and tra­ dition.

In the Scientific American of Dec. 25, 1920, Dr. L. F. Hoff­ mann has attempted to answer the question, “What has become of the cliff dweller?” He shows that the cliff dwellers were working

with stone almost all of their life. Their implements were of stone and with these stone implements they literally carved their dwel­ lings out of solid rock. Travelers are amazed at the enormous amount of labor it must have taken to carve these cliff villages and the amount of dust raised also must have been enormous. As these rooms were mostly dark this industry must have been very unhealthful in the long run. In making his tools or in working with these tools the cliff dweller was constantly inhaling dust. The dis­ ease resulting from continuous inhalation of stone dust is a fibroid lung disease, which may result in pulmonary tuberculosis.

When this stone industry was at its highest development, this fibroid lung disease must have prevailed to an extraordinary extent, thus causing an excessive death rate, leading in time to race extinction.

COINCIDENCE (Norman Schlavensky, '26) “And this is Canada—Well, it might be the North Pole for all we know. It is cold enough here anyway. Sav, Art, where is that Indian guide that was going to meet us here and direct us to Bearfoot Lodge?”

“I wrote him we would be at this station, Last Track, today.

There is someone coming down the road now; yes, that's John, the guide.”

No time was lost in piling the suitcases and bags on the sled.

The men still had a twenty-mile hike cross-country to the cabin where they were to stay the next three weeks. The campers had traveled a long distance and were anxious to reach their destination.

The two men. in question were Arthur 'L. Thurston, physician and surgeon; and Walter S. Harvey, a lawyer. The two had been fast friends all through their college years and still were, although each, lived a great distance from the other. They had planned this trip in the North Woods simply to enjoy their old friendship. Both had faiyiilies, but they were safely left at home.

After six hours of weary plodding the trio arrived at Bear-foor Lodge, very thankful to stretch out in a chair before the roaring1 fire-place. After unpacking their luggage, the old friends retired . early, contemplating a hunting trip the very next clay.

The next morning found the doctor and the lawyer bright and early preparing for a long plod through the forest. Thev were Art and Walt to each other, forgot their professional duties, and were out for recreation—and big game. The friends were de.

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termined not to return until each had bagged at least one deer or a grizzly. ， “We’ll go together until we get to that lake over yonder,” said Walt, “then we will separate'. You go around the lake to the right and then through the woods; and I will go around the left shore.

When you bag your game you can return home. This evening we will see who is a Nimrod or not.”

“All right, Walt, just as you say. You will open your eyes this evening when you see my catch.”

“We’ll settle that later.”

Thus the friends parted. Each was confident that he would shoot the bigger game and surprise his friend. But the friends were not to meet that evening. When they did finally come upon each other, the meeting was under very peculiar circumstances.

When Arthur left his comrade, he proceeded around the lake to the right and then through the woods, as they had planned. He had been walking over two hours and had not seen anything worth while to waste his powder on. Suddenly he heard a cracking of twigs near at hand and like a flash, a deer flew across his path.

He barely had time to raise his gun and fire, when the deer was gone. Arthur ran to the place where he had last seen the deer; but found nothing' but a few drops of blood on the white snow.

From the drops of blood lie concluded that he had at least wounded the animal. He then set out to follow the tracks.

The tracks led him through brush and thickly wooded forests, over hills and through gullies. He was so excited over the chase that he forgot everything else. He knew he must overtake the wounded animal soon, because the blots of blood on the snow were plainer ancl the track more zigzag. He even came to a place where the deer must have fallen. An outline of the deer’s body was clear­ ly visible on the snow; and where the deer’s neck had lain the snow was heavily discolored with blood. The track, however, still led on.

Suddenly Arthur stopped. The sun was surprisingly low m the sky. He looked at his watch. It was four o'clock. Where had the time gone to? Where was he? The realization suddenly country dawned upon him that he was lost. Yes, lost in a strange ... with no idea in which direction the camp or any other habitation lay. . The deer was completely forgotten now. To find his way back to the lodge Was the only thought Arthur had. He followed the track back the way he had come; but darkness soon overtook him and he also lost the trail—his last hope of finding his way back. Still Arthur kept on. He wandered aimlessly about, bump­ ing into trees, bruising his body, and tearing his clothes on twigs ”202—

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In a few hours he awoke from his swoon and found himself lying on a bunk in a room that looked like a cell. A young man with red hair and smiling face was standing beside him.

“Where am I, and what’s the idea of the blue uniform?M asked Arthur.

“Why, you are in an outpost of the Royal Mounted Police.

Don’t you remember coming here?”

Arthur thought a while, then said, “But why am I locked up like this ? I am no criminal. I am a doctor and came up here to hunt” You look like a bootlegger and the captain’s orders are to keep you locked up until you can prove your identity. There have been too many criminals in this part of the country lately and we are not taking any chances.” .1 “But I am a doctor.”

“It makes no difference,” and with this last remark the officer left the room.

Arthur paced up and down the room. He did not know what lie should do. If he only could get word to Walt, he felt sure he would soon be out of this predicament. lie、vondered what Walt had thought when he returned and failed to find his friend. Most likely Walt was out now with a searching party; but would they find this cabin ? He hoped they would. Arthur even smiled whenj he thought of Walt finding him behind bars. Yes, his friend surely would have the laugh on him. Hearing- footsteps and voices out­ side he went to the window and was startled to see two men carry­ ing another man on a stretcher. There was something familiar about the man on the stretcher. Who could it be? Arthur was sure lie recognized the clothes. It suddenly struck him that the person might be Walt. A cold chill ran down his spine at this last thought. Maybe he was mistaken and the person was some­ one else. The next moment he heard noises in the hall. 二This man is badly hurt, captain, and needs immediate attention.

What seems to be the trouble?” asked a gruff voice.

“He was out hunting and must have stumbled and hi s gun( went off. His whole shoulder is torn and full of shot. He needs (i

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砂J the attention of a physician at once and there isn’t any here. What shall we do?”

“That reminds me,” answered the captain, “there is a man here who claims to be a doctor. If he is, we may be able to save this poor fellow’s life. That wound needs attention.”

Arthur then heard someone come toward his cell. An officer entered.

“You claim to be a doctor?” the officer asked.

“Yes, sir,” replied Arthur.

“There is a man here who needs your attention and if you are what you claim to be, why do your duty.”

Arthur hurried to where a small group of men were gathered around a figure lying on a bed. The man was Walt. Arthur did not stop long to ask questions; but set to work. With the help of a first aid kit, he proceeded to dress the wound. While Arthur was thus engaged, his friend regained consciousness.

“Where I?” he asked. Then espying his friend, “Is that you. Art?” “Yes, it is I, just lie still now, you are all right.”

“What happened?”

“You merely had a little accident; but you will be up and about again soon.”

The captain of the post realized now that he had made a mistake and made a frank apology.

The afternoon of the same day as Art and Walt were sitting together relating their experiences, three mounted police came to the post. They looked tired and worn as if they had traveled a long distance. As soon as the police espied the two, they appeared surprised and spoke in whispers. Art tried hard to catch what they were saying, but could only catch an occasional word such as **bootleggers—long chase—got away.” What were those men speaking about anyway ? They surely couldn’t mean Walt and) himself. Finally the officers summoned the captain. They seemed to be explaining something to him, with niciny gestures and side looks at Art and Walt. Finally the captain came over to where they sat.

“You fellows thought you could get away with something.

We got you this time and you won’t get away again. Your boot,egg>«g days are over. ^Bootleggers! We are no “Never mind. Here, John, lock these men up. You are sure these are the same fellows?” asked the captain as he rejoined the three police.

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the one while Casey took the other trail. We thought that they got away again; but why those men came here is more than I can figure out. I guess they were lost.”

“They are the head ones of that whiskey ring that is shipping the stuff across the border. We'll get credit for this arrest.”

Art and Walt did not know what to make of the situation.

Here they were, arrested for being the two largest bootleggers in the country and they knew nothing at all of the whole business.

Art had heard the captain say that he would send them to the main post as soon as Walt’s shoulder permitted him to travel. At this post, the captain said, there were witnesses to testify against them.

The next week Walter’s shoulder was well enough to permit him to travel; and the captain sent his prisoners, under a heavy guard, to the main post. After spending two miserable weeks in jail, the friends were finally brought up for trial. Four witnesses presented themselves who testified that Art and Walt were at the head of the whiskey ring. The witnesses claimed to have been in the employ of the friends; but had never clearly seen their faces. The head men of the ring always gave their orders through their agents and only on a few occasions did they show themselves, and then only at night. The witnesses were sure, however, that Art and Walt were the men. The friends told their story; but no one seemed to believe them. All the evidence was against them.

The jury had retired and after due deliberation returned.

Their verdict was guilty.” The judge was just pronouncing the sentence when a mounted police rushed in.

“Stop!” he cried, “these men are innocent .We brought in the two real bootleggers this morning. Here is their confession.”

Everyone in the courtroom was astonished at this sudden change of affairs. Only Art and Walt showed no signs of surprise.

They took the matter as only natural; but were thankful, that things had not become more complicated. The judge immediately released the prisoners who left the courthouse arm in arm.

MOHAMMED (Leo C. Gruendemann, ’25) Mohammed was born in the year 570 A. D. His father and mother died shortly after his birth and he was then reared and cared for by his grandfather and paternal uncle. His uncle was very poor, and Mohammed made a living by herding sheep and gathering wild berries in the desert. Mohammed was subject to —205—

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At the age of forty, Mohammed is said to have received his first vision on Mount I lira. He saw the angel Gabriel standing before him, holding a silken scroll before his eyes, and command­ ing him to read. He believed that it was only an imagination anc; (lid not put much trust in it. But his wife urged him on to believe that it was he who should preach the true religion in the name of Allah. Often he wanted to seek his death by flinging himself from Mount Hira, but then the tliought came to him that after all he might be called to be the messenger of God. After two years the angel Gabriel appeared to him for the second time, and bade him to preach the word of Allah, and from this time on Mohammed was assured of his calling and was considered by some of his household as a prophet.

The first fruits of Mohammed's preaching were the conversion of his wife, his daughter, and his slave. Within four years some verses were given to him commanding him to go out among the people as a preacher of God. Mohammed’s teaching was rebuked, wherever he went. Even some of his relatives looked upon him as a madman and imposter leading his people to destruction. Still he would not give up that which he believed God bade him to do.

In 619 Mohammed’s wife and uncle died. He was now made poor by always roaming about. After his wife’s death he emigrat­ ed to Taif, where he asked the rulers of the town to protect his doctrine. They refused to protect it and they drove him out of the city and pursued him till lie found refuge in a vineyard, which belonged to two Meccans. I-Ie now went to Mecca in great des­ pondency. In Mecca, however, persecution also awaited him. So in the year 622 with about one hundred followers he left Mecca and fled to Medina. This flight is called the Hegira and mark马、 the beginning of the Moslem Empire. From this time on every­ thing changed to the advantage of tlie prophet. In Medina Mo­ hammed was proclaimed ruler, judge, and lawgiver of the city.

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After Mohammed had been in Medina for a few years the angel Gabriel appeared to him for the third time, and bade him to spread his religion by warfare. He immediately waged war against the Meccans and fought them in the battle of the Bedr in the year 624. This battle strengthened Mohammed’s position immensely.

Now came the greatest of his harvests. The sheiks came to Medina and accepted his doctrine. The Arabs discarded their idols and images and followed in the footsteps of Mohammed. Nearly all of Arabia lay at the prophet’s feet. He was now sure that hisj religion would meet with no further opposition. After Mohammed had subdued Arabia, he attacked the Jews and forced them to ac­ cept his doctrine. His missionaries were sent to the Emperor Heraclius of Byzantine, to the king of Abyssinia, to the governor of Egypt, and to Khosen II. of Persia. His teachings, however, were not accepted by the Persians, and as a result the Holy war between the Moslems and the Christians began, in which the Mos­ lems were victorious.

The Mohammedan religion rejects Christ and does not look upon Him as the Savior of the world. It teaches that there is no God but Allah, and that Mohammed is His prophet. Christ is only considered as an apostle and His birth was due to a miracle of God and, as the Koran took the place of the Gospel, so Mo­ hammed took the place of Christ. Besides the belief in one God, the Koran teaches the belief in the resurrection, final judgment, and predestination. God has chosen his elect from eternity, and when the people die, they are guided to the throne of God by an angel, where two angels question them concerning their faith in God and Mohammed. The dead must first pass over a narrow bridge, which passes over hell. The wicked fall off, whilst the rigliteous go over it into paradise. In paradise there is nothing but eternal happiness, feasting, drinking, and music. Everybody is free from all bodily weakness and old age is a thing of the past.

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Mohammed died in the year 632. He appointed no one as lead­ er of Islam, and as a result much dissension arose among the Mos­ lems. Nevertheless eighty years after his death, Islam reigned) supreme over Arabia, Syria, Persia, Egypt, and over the northern coast of Africa. At the present time the Mohammedan religion has about 250,000,000 followers.

THE WANE OF LIFE. The old and feeble man with hoary hair Sits by the window in his antique chair, To watch the sun diffuse its final flare; For day is nearly dead.

He sees its fiery spurt of glory glimmer, Its glare and brilliant luster turning dimmer, Its broad and ample rays grow slowly slimmer, Then ebbs the fading red.

But, as the clay, the year is also ending; All that was green its colors now is blending; The trees to earth their tinted leaves are sending; The north-born wind blows cold.

The aged, mortal man discerns the stacks Of com, which now its greenish color lacks, Whose fruit the farmer soon will store in sacks.

All says the year is old.

The senile thinks, “How like to all am I This very hour; and how the years did fly； A short time past I shone, but soon I’ll die.

My summer’s past and gone.

As do the leaves turn colors, my hair turns gray; My sun is setting, soon shall be dark my day; My autumn passes, to winter it gives way; My life has seen its dawn.”

A. Maaske, Prep., *24.

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THE BLACK AND RED Published Monthly by the Students of Northwestern College.

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HOW MANY DAYS? Once more Christmas is at the door. It is here for the lower classman as well as for the upper, but for the former it approached more slowly than it did for the latter. Weeks and in many cases months before December 25th the lower classmen, especially the new students, began scratching out the days on the calendar in joyful anticipation of the coming vacation. With the first week in Advent they began informing their parents of the date on which college closes, of the train on which they shall arrive at home, and of the slow progress of the last week or two before vacation. The first hint that the older students get of the advent of the Christmas season reaches their ears by chance from the lips of some younger student telling another the number of weeks or days still remaining. The philosophic, self-contained juniors and seniors let an indulgent smile play about their lips on perceiving the joyful at­ titude of their younger schoolmates at the realization of the prox­ imity of the Qiristmas recess. Accustomed as they have become —209—

to the regular coming and going of vacations, they forget for the moment the antics they performed at the approach of Chistmas ' the first years of their college career. During the latter years in of their college life, they are kept so busy with their studies, with the organizations, with sports, and with other diversions, that they hardly have time to think farther than a week into the future.

And if perchance some do take note of the passage of time and of the approach of Christmas, they consider it ill-befitting their dig­ nity as upper classmen to make too great a show of their elation.

That elation is present, however, is attested by the fact that in the last week before the recess, the collegiates, the senior as well as the freshman, are hardly more reserved in the outward expres-f sion of their joy than is the sextaner. The writer is put in mind of the words of a senior at the time he was a sextaner. It was dur­ ing the last meal before Christmas vacation that the aforesaid sen­ ior, who has by this time been active in the ministry for several years and very likely does not remember the incident, exclaimed, “Boys ,I feel just as happy about going home as a sextaner does!”

It is only during the last week before vacation that the older students as well as the younger show their joy over the coming Christmas recess. Their attitudes before that period are widely different. And in that fact we can trace a development Where the younger student looks toward Christmas as the termination of a period of studying with a certain degree of satisfaction at work accomplished, the upper classman becomes suddenly awarej that the first four months of the school year are past and that what he has accomplished during that time is far from what it should be. Where the younger student waits and watches the number of days till Christmas diminish, without realizing fully what he is at college for and what is expected of him, the upper classman looks far beyond Christmas towards the clay when he will be asked to show how he has made use of his gifts, and realizes more fully the reason for his existence. For the lower classman Christmas vacation with its peculiar pleasures and with the renewal of home ties is of prime importance, while for the upper classman Christ­ mas vacation is of only secondary importance and is thrust into the background by the serious nature of the student’s calling, both present and future.

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THE OLD YEAR PASSES The old •year is about to end. At this time our thoughts nat­ urally turn to a look backward over the history of the dying year.

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There a sad spectacle greets our eyes. Foreign nations have un­ dergone many hardships. The once flourishing German empire is in a process of dissolution ancl its people arc suffering untold woe. France is filled with the spirit of hate, and to feed its hate she is using her every resource and is drawing out Germany's life-blood. The other Eur·opean nations arc filled with hate and jealousy, waiting for an opportunity to strengthen their position at the expense of their neighbors. Russia is an unknown quantity, but occasionally reports creep out of oppression of religious groups, an oppression which parallels the persecution of the early Chris­ tians. In the Far East there have been misfortunes of another kind. A quadruple calamity, earthquake, tidal \\'.ave, lire, and pes­ tilence. practically wipecl out two of Japan's most flourishing cities.

Our own country affords a scene which is st·an·cly more cheerful.

It is true, we have been sparecl from great ralamities excepting perhaps the death of our President. But the moral conclition of our country is distressing. :Marriage honcl!; haYe scarcely more sanctity than they had among the ancient Romans. The immoral­ ity among American youth causes thinking people to shudder.

And the Church, which in the Gospel ha:; the only true remedy for our diseased condition, is beiug underminccl while men who deny the Scriptures, the source of true faith an<I the drnrch's one foun­ dation, serve as preachers and lead many people astray.

And now a new year is coming. What \Yill it bring? Hardly a more hopeful condition. This prospert might muse us to des­ pair. But that would be a confession of moral bankruptcy. and we are not bankrupt. ,ve have the true \Vor<l. the \Vorel which\ strengthened Elijah wl1en he alone in all lsral'i oppo:;ecl the wor­ ship of Baal. Just as Elijah knew that the \Von\ alone could cure the evil state of Israel. so we know that the \Vorel is our ho pe.

This \\Ford we must all prearh hy wont ancl clcecl both now as students and later in our various professions. Let us make this our New Year's resolution to help others grow in the \\'ord and to grow ourselves and to let the fruits of the \\'onl shine in us. Then we can look forward into 1924 with a cheerful hope though the world be ever so dark.

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參雜tiimrg Notes Am Freitag, den 21. Dezember, fangcn unsere Weihnachtsferien an. Dam it ist dann der Mer1)sttermin ties Schuljahrs zum Abschluss gcbraclu. Oline Zweifel sclint sich jeder nach einer wohlverdientcn Kulie. Die geistige Konzentration hat unsere Kraefte schrccklidi in Anspruch genommen. Auf manchem Gesicht siclit man schon dc*n Ausdruck gcistigcr Muedigkeit. Allen geistig AhgcspanntcMi sin cl wohl (lie Weihnachtsferien besonders willkommen. Die all«;cmcinc Schnsucht nach Rulie, die sich zu dieser Zeit gel tend macht, ist wohl das beste und sicherste Zeugnis eines intensiven I'lcisscs und ICifcrs in clem ersten Tcrtial dieses Schuljahres.

Herr Gcnlz erfuclltc cine wichtige Mission in der kleinen Stadt Kohler vor kurzer Zt.it. In Anerkennung- seiner gewaltigen Leistungen bekleidcte iliii die Corona mit clem viel begehrten Amtstoga eines Bimmlers.

Herr Knoll uml (’<>. wohnten dem Wisconsin-Chicago Fussballspiel in Chicago ln'i. I('r liat bis jetzt noch nicht eine befriedigende Erklaerung aligcgcben, 'vie er seine “tickets” bekommen hatte.

Herr Bolle hal am 25. November zum erstenmal eine Predigt gehalten, unci zwar in der Umgegend von Appleton.

Nach einer wocchcntlichcMi Krankheit machte Herr Schink wieder sein Erschcinen unter uns.

Herr Lehmann wurde am Danksagimgstage zu einem Ehrenbuerger Ixonias gem«icht.

Es wird uns mitgeteilt, class Herr Prenzlow einen bestaendigen Briefwechsel mit (lciii philosophisch angelegten Herrn Schuetze fuehrt. Herr Schuetze hat gegenwaertig das Amt eines Schulmeisters irgendwo im Staate Minnesota inne. Die Briefe beider soljen von sehr geistreichcm Inhalte sein, ja so geistreich, class sie sich beide nicht verstehen koennen. Um einem sich hieraus allmaehlich entwickelenclen akademischen Streit zwischen den beiclen Federhelden vorzubeugen, griff Herr Dr, Koch mit seinem exegetischen Talent ein vermoege (lessen er beide zur Klarkeit brachte.

Neben eines l'ranzoesischen Zimmers ruehmen wir uns auch emes sogenannten patriotischen Zimmers. Ueber dem Studio unsers Herrn Lehmann haengt wie ein Damoklesschwert das aufgerollte Sternenbanncr. Vielleicht liegt auch in jenem Zimmer ein unbekannter Solclat begraben.

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Vor kurzem besuchten die Herrn Krause und Holzhausen den beruehmten Fuchsfarm in Cedarburg. Herr Krause soil jetzt so nebenbei rote Fuchspelze verkaufen.

Die Herrn Henning, Redlin und Marquardt besuchten Watertown am 25. November.

Am 29. November verheiratete sich Herr Lester Reuter, ex，22, mit Fraeulein Verna Knolite. Herr Dudley Rohda fungierte als “best-man.” Ein Quartet unter der Leitung des Herrn Albrecht lieferte die Musik am Hochzeitsabencl.

Herr Hoenecke hat die erfreuliche Entdeckung gemacht, class auf der Strasse vorne vorm Seminar (lie Arbeiter keine “sewer” sondern eine “gas-main’.’ einlegen.

Herr Voges verbrachte seinen Danksagungstag in Lake Mills.

Am folgenden Tage konnte er auch nicht die Stun den besuchen, weil er auch mit der Turkeykrankheit hehaftct war.

Wieder dirigierte Herr Direktor Albrecht einen Studcntenchor.

Diesmal war es nicht ein Quartet, sondern ein Duodeket. Seine Pflichten werclen also immer groesser. Dieser Duodeket sang bei der Einweihung cler luth. Gemeincleschule in Johnson’s Wood.

Kuerzlich unternahm Herr Palmer eine Reise nach Hartford.

Er soil dort eine grossartige Entcleckung gemacht liaben. Wenn dem so ist, wird er wohl noch oefter dort liinreisen.

Herr Waldemar Heidtke ass seinen Turkey in Juneau an der Tafel seiner Grossmutter und seines Onkels.

Auch ist nicht zu vergessen, class unser Fussball “team” den Watertown eine Niederlage zugefuegt hat. Beinahe die gauze Corona war an dem Tage in Watertown. Das ist ein Zeichen einef -gesunden Geistes hier oben. m Herr Albrecht ist mit einmal ein Rabbi geworden. Schon sein dunkles Gesicht und seine eigenartige Hamllungsweise verraten den Charakter eines Rabbi. Jetzt da er abcr sein ganzes Zimmer mit hebraeischen Zeichnungen ausstaffiert hat, kann er nicht mehr seine rabbinische Wuerde verheimlichen.

Herr Dr. Koch und seine Anhaenger schcincn Bilderstuermer； zu sein. Ihr iconoklastischer Fanatismus verschonte sogar nicht die Kuntswerke unsers frueheren Kandidaten Sellerf. Auf Anstiften des Herrn Dr. Koch wurclen (liese Werke aus seinem praechtigen Studio geschafft und nach der Rumpelkammer relegiert, Zu unserm Erstaunen hat miser Klassiker Iierr Kurt Zorn gegen diese Gewaltat keinen Protest erhoben.

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—Because of the Christmas vacation this issue of the Black and Red goes to press too early to show whether Reverend Kiessling’s letter has marked a new era for the Alumni column. But unless 've start off with a hang- in the new year, the alumni editor is going to be a highly surprised person. Talking about the new year, how would it be if you who arc at the other end of this column and look forward to it more Ilian to any other column—how would it be, I * say, if you were to make a New Year’s resolution to give the alum­ ni editor some real co-upcration throughout the new year, to help him give you a column which will lie a “corker?” What say?

—Death has recentlv claimed two of our alumni. Last August it pleased God to call to himself Reverend Theodore Hahn of Owosso, Michigan, a member of the class of ’98. Reverend Hahn) not only did a glorious work in his church and school, but .he also served the synod as member of the college board at Saginaw and as vice-president oL his district.

—On November 5th Reverend Henry Bergnlann, honor student of the class of 'SO, was relieved from his sufferings which had grown to l)e very great during the last months. Besides perform­ ing his duties as pastor in a successeful manner, Revereud Bergmaiin was among other things managing editor of the GemeindeBlatt.- He also held various synod positions. Among his children is Reverend Paul Bcrgmann, '09, also of Milwaukee.

—On November 9th a baby girl was born to Professor E. Wendland, *06, and wife. 一A card was sent to us from Ellensburg, Washington, announc­ ing the birth there of a daughter, Chloe Buma, to Reverend and —214—

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Mrs. Reinhold Fenske. Reverend Fenske, ’14, was formerly a tu­ tor here. We’re waiting to hear from some of the other former tutors. 一Speaking of babies, that reminds us of the fact that a baby girl was born on July 22nd to Reverend M. Zimmermann, ’13, and his wife, nee Radlofif, ex-’24.

—And then, out in Arizona, on August 10th a baby daughter, Ramona Louise, came into the family of Reverend Nitz, ’15, and on the 28th of September a baby boy was born to Reverend and Mrs. E. Guenther. Reverend Guenther, a member of the class of ’08; is superintendent of the Indian Mission.

—On Thursday, the 22ml，the committee known to the students by an irreverent name visited classes here. Its members are the Rev. C. Gausewitz, 79, the Rev. J. Brenner, ’93, and the Rev. C..

Buenger, ’94.

—Irvin Gamm, ’16, who is stationed in Oregon in the ranger service, is visiting at his home in Watertown.

—The engagement of Reverend Kurt Timmel, ’20, to Miss Flor­ ence Koehler of Wisconsin Rapids has been announced. Miss 'Koehler is a teacher in the parochial school of the Bethany con­ gregation, Milwaukee.

—Professor E. Sauer, 'll, and the wife of Professor H. Parisius, ’13, were called to St. Paul by the death of their father.

—Among the alumni who attended the Lawrence-Northwestern game here were the Rev. H. Moussa，’00, the Rev. W. Keibel, ’13, the Rev. P. Koehler, 09, the Rev. W. P. Iiass, *09, the Rev. H. Hartwig, “Shorty” Stueber, ex-’22, “Butch” Eickmann, ex-’23, E. Kahlfas, com. ’20, and Marvin Bienfang, ex-’25. The wonderful fighting on the part of Northwestern’s team reminded the older alumni of the days when they had helped defeat Lawrence.

—Bill Holzhausen, ’21, visited Tutor Kremer, ’20, over the week-j end of the Lawrence game. 一Reverend Ph. Lehmann, ’10, has been called to Crandon, Wis. He was formerly located at Garrison, Nebraska. 一Dr. Rudolph Ernst, Ph. D., ’04, is now teaching in the English department at the state university of Oregon. He formerly had taught at the “U” of Washington.

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attendant at the Wales sanitarium, where he was a patient until he recovered his health.

—The teachers’ conference at Jefferson gave many former stu­ dents at Northwestern an opportunity to visit their Alma Mater.

Among these were Lester Sonn, ex-*25, and Miss Cordula Wente, com-’15.

—Ray Stark, ex-’17, has become engaged to Miss Norma Frances Pohley, daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Pohley of Neenah.

—Lester Reuter, ex-22, had a big reason. to be thankful on Thanksgiving Day, for he was married on that day to Miss La Verna Knothe of Milwaukee.

—And now we wish all alumni a Merry Qiristmas and a Happy New Year—and don't forget the Alumni column.

m The football season being over, we now turn our attention to basketball. The semi-weekly games are about the only form of athletics we have in the winter. In the excitement over these inter­ class games class spirit runs high and dominates all other feelings.

There is more interest shown in the game now than there would bej if we played inter-collegiate basketball.

We also look forward to the literary meetings, which will be held every Saturday night from Qiristmas until Easter. We can reap a great benefit from these meetings, if we go there to learn something and not to have fun. It is, indeed, a profitable way to spend a cold Saturday night. Let’s pitch in and make this season a success.

The student body is very thankful to the board and the fac~| ulty for shortening the school term one week in June. Not that 、ve loathe our studies, but because, as stated in the motion passed by the board, we now have a better chance of getting work im­ mediately after school lets out. In other years we had to look round for a job about a week, because most of the positions de—216—

sired had been taken by boys let out of school earlier. This new arrangement will make the financing of our college year much easier.

The military company again claims a little space. A Signal) corps has been organized. It has eighteen members and is under the command of Sergeant Gilbert. A few men are training for buglers. The company now has sixteen squads, with sixteen cor­ porals and eight sergeants. The new uniforms will soon arrivel and our company will be a pretty sight.

By the time this Black and Red goes to press we’ll all be ready to speed homewards, yelling■, “Three cheers for Santa Claus and ma’s cake and copkies•”

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THE NEWBERRY STYLUS The Newberry Stylus is a neat and complete paper, a publica-i tion of which Newberry College of South Carolina can be proud.

We hope to keep this paper on our exchange list.

The Literary Department contains two poems, one selected, two stories, and two essays; a better arrangement could not be wished for. The first number is the selected poem “Opportunity，” an admonishment to grasp the opportunities that continually offerj themselves to every one, and not to notice these precious chances after they are out of reach.

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4<Lending Fate a Hand’，is a gaysome little story with a remarkable plot. Lillian Rush and Mary Maxwell are roommates at school. Lillian is kept busy writing to her innumerable beaux,. whereas Mary has no one to write to. Unable to bear the teasing of the girls any longer, Mary secretly sent off a letter to some boy student and inclosed Lillian's picture, trusting that the receiver would answer. Richard Wannamaker surely did and after a short correspondence ventured to ask for a visit, which was readily granted. At Dick’s arrival Mary was quite nervous and wanted to ask Lillian to take her place. But she changed her mind and faced the music. The result is evident.

“Superstition Justified” is a short poem wherein the poet jus­ tifies his superstitious demeanor.

“A Little Story in Slang,” is what it says, slang. Two friends meet, one “limping on both feet, with his left arm in a sling, and his nose swollen to an ungainly size.” The relating of the cause of the appearance composes the rest of the story. The victim sim­ ply made a date with a waitress in a restaurant. The same night both went to a Fireman's ball and that is where he received his knocks and bumps. This little anecdote seems to be out of place in the Literary Column; the Styloid Editor perhaps could use it.

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The Editorial Department is rather meager. After reading fifteen pages of literary numbers one could expect a little more than three pages of meager editorials. The editor makes his usual plea for co-operation from the students, just as our editor. Strange that such should be the case.

The remaining sections are written in the usual style. The Athletic Editor seems to like early U. S. History. Anybody unac-j quainted with football would surely think it to be some Indian battie by reading the editor’s report.

We hope to see the Newberry Stylus again with a larger Edi­ torial Column and fewer typographical mistakes.

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Wayland 0—Northwestern (II) 0 On November 3rd second team produced the week-end entertainment in 'its annual game with Wayland Academy at Watertown. Wayland this year stacked up against a more difficult team in Northwestern’s second string men than it found in second team of last year and could do no more than hold Northwestern to a 0-0 tie.

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Both sides threatened to score in the first half, passing the ten yard line, but each time fumbles and the suddenly revived lines stayed each other’s march to the uprights. In the third quarter Northwestern opened up and scored fifty yards on end runs by Sicker and forward passes, but again failed to make first down through an offside penalty, incompleted pass, and short line smashes. Wayland reached Northwestern's fifteen yard line in the last period on successful line smashes, a time when our line weak­ ened considerably, but Kaubcr again pulled second team out of trouble when he crowded the Wayland quarterback to a thirty yard loss on an attempted end run. Numerous fumbles on both sides were greatly responsible in keeping the score down. Wayland played practically straight football throughout, attempting a pass but once, while the college team made its gains chiefly on end runs and occasional passes.

Northwestern List Luer Teske Graf Schaefer-Lcmkc Hammen-Pfistcr Rosenhauer Schumacher-J aeger Kaubcr Sicker Richards

R.E. R.T. R. G. C. L.G. L. T. L. E. Q. R. II. L. I I. F. B.

Wayland Hoff Lincoln Lyons Christenson Fitchett Aldrich Greenwood Egdahl Sprague Egdahl Austine

Summary : Referee: Binhammer; Umpire: \Vendland; Head Linesman : "J'acke; Time of Quarters: 12^4 minutes.

Lawrence 18—Northwestern 0.

First team, to put it short, played good football against Law­ rence in the final conference game of the season, at Watertown, although it was defeated 18-0. In the first three quarters the Northwestern line showed up especially well on defense, but weak­ ened for a time in the fourth quarter, when the visitors crossed the counting line twice in short succession.

In the lirst quarter Northwestern played far superior football to Lawrence’s game. Not once, in this period, could the visitor’s strong offense pierce our line for first clowns, but were always kept safely behind their thirty-five yard line. Shortly after the start­ ing whistle had blown, Northwestern came within scoring distance, when Weissgerber broke through center on a fake play for eighteen —220—

yards, and when the following line smashes carried the ball to the eighteen yard line. Kleinke failed at drop kick, however, and Lawrence received the ball on its own twenty yard line. Lawrence fumbled on the twenty-two yard line. Northwestern again made first down and reached the 10 yard mark, but Kleinke was thrown for a loss on an attempted pass. From here Lawrence punted out of the danger zone again. « In the second quarter Lawrence scored. After Northwestern had failed on first clown, the visitors advanced ten yards on an end run and short lines mashes. The next two plays our line held to a standstill, but then Boettcher found a hole in the defense and raced down the field for thirty yards before he was downed onj the five yard line. Northwestern’s line held on the next play, but a five yard penalty advanced Lawrence to a foot from goal, from where the Lawrence fullback smashed across. Northwestern re­ ceived on the next kickoff and made for goal. Kuske ran from the 45 yard line for twenty-five yards on a tackle play, whereto Kleinke added fifteen more on a long end run and reached the enemy’s; fifteen yard line. But again a fumble on the 12-yard line gave Lawrence possession of the ball.

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The third quarter saw the ball seesawing back and forth in midfield, when both sides were frequently forced to punt.

Lawrence opened the last quarter with an attempt at place kick, but failed. Northwestern again took possession of the ball on the twenty yard line and gained ten yards on Lawrence offside penalties. A pass fell incompleted, line smashes were short, and Northwestern was forced to punt. Both Lawrence and Northwestem failed on yardage, and Kleinke again punted. Kotal, Law­ rence fleetfooted quarterback, returned the ball forty yards to our 20-yard line and paved the way for a touchdown. Lawrence wag( penalized five yards. On the next play Kotal evaded all defense for a further 20 yards, and then called the fullback’s signal, who carried the ball across on a fake play over center. Northwestern made desperate attempts at forward passes after the next kickoff, but all fell incompleted. On a returned punt Lawrence reached the fifty yard line, and went down for the third score. A smash for twenty yards by the fullback and a long end run of fifteen yards seemed to undo Northwestern’s line for a time. Lawrence made first down once more to the five yard line, from where it took but three more plays to score. Northwestern received the kickoff —221—

again and carried the ball to the thirty-yard line, when the whistle blew. The game ended 18-0.

Northwestern Lawrence Voecks； R. E. Cook Kuske R. T. Blackburne Bittorf R.G. Kiesling Krueger C. La Roux Bretzmann L. G. Packard Melzer L.T. Holgridge Gamm L. E. Christoff Weissgerber Sessmann Q. Ott R.H. Fiand Kleinke L.H. Boettcher Grunwald F.B. Kinney Northwestern : Kauber for Grunwald; Roschen for Gamm.

Lawrence: Olsen for Holgridge; Kotal for Sessmann. Referee: Binhammer; Umpire: Wen (Hand; Head Linesman: Falk.

Seminary 14—Northwestern 12 After the creditable showing in the game against Lawrence, Northwestern football fans looked forward to a victory over Sem­ inary on November 17th, but Sem did the unexpected in an uphill battle and turned us back, 14-12. Undoubtedly the loss to Northwestern of Klcinkc's punting proved a sore factor in the defeat; Kleinke had to watch from the bench because of injuries sustained in practice during the week.

The first quarter set right in with action and fumbles galore.

Barely five minutes had passed, when one of these fumbles on the part of Seminary helped Northwestern to its first touchdown. Sem had received the kickoff, made first down and were well under way for another ten yard drive, when Buenger calmly let the ball drop in Voeck’s path, who carried it back twenty-five yards over an open field for a touchdown. Seminary received the next kickoff and fumbled again on the eleven yard line. Northwestern gained three yards and also fumbled on the eight yard line. Sem was forcedf to punt, and Northwestern gained twenty yards on two successive end runs by Ott—and fumbled again, Sem recovering to the fifty yard line. After an exchange of punts, Sem started a wild hunt for go.al posts and finally settled on the five yard line, after a series of completed passes and line bucks, when the whistle blew.

The first four plays in the second quarter found the theolog­ ians foiled in their attempt and driven back for a nine yard loss.

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driven for a loss. Ott, Kauber, and Kuske made long gains for Northwestern, but at no time was there danger of scoring. The half ended 6-0.

After four plays in the third quarter Seminary fumbled again, and Voecks scored our other touchdown, running fifty yards to the goal posts. Thereafter Sem stood on. the scoring end. On large gains scored by Brandt and Siffring over the line, the alumni plowed for five successive first clowns and scored. And still they kept on plowing. In the fourth quarter Seminary took possession of the ball on Northwestern's 35 yard line. Siffring carried the ball on most of the plays and couldn’t be halted in his line bucks, until the second score tallied across the goal line. The deciding two points came soon afterwards. Northwestern received the next kickoff and returned to the 28 yard line. Ott covered eight yards on a long end run, but it became necessary to punt again. Semi­ nary returned to the 40 yard line, fumbled again and were held for downs. Brandt punted to Northwestern's ten yard line, from where Voecks fumbled on another attempt at punting and was dropped for a touchback. After that the Northwestern line kept the Sem backs from further scoring and the half ended, the ball in Northwestern's possession, 14-12.

Northwestern Seminary Kahrs-Henning Roschen-Gamm L. E. Melzer Behn L.T. Bittorf Kuckhahn-Kleinhans L.G. Hilmer Krueger C. Lehmann Bretzmann R. G. Palmer Kuske R.T. Uetzmann Voecks R.E. Brandt Weissgerber Q. Buenger Ott L.H. Knoll-Engel Grunwald R. H. Siffring Kauber F. B. Summary: Referee, Wendland; Umpire, Meyer; Head Lines­ man, Kremer. Touchdowns: Voecks 2, Siffring 2. Touchback: Seminary T. Finis Football ATHLETIC BOARD NOTES Upon request of the football team the board on Nov. 16 voted to grant Dr. T. C. Abelmann an honorary “N” in appreciation of his untiring work on injured players during the football season, which work was done gratis.

Alfons Engel, Secy.

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一Tuff5 Matuschck '26, cycled to Helenville on Oct. 31 to test his bicycle. 一Eager to see more of Wisconsin, W. Zink *26 and E. Mehnert ’27 journeyed to the home of M. Franke at Ashippun on Nov. 3. 一Schlavensky ’26 traveled to his home in Kenosha Nov. 3. He did not return until Nov. 8 on account of illness. The rosy color of his cheeks has again returned. 一A. Fischer ’26, who was injured while working on the railroad _ the summer. spent the beginning of November in the WashJ during ington Boulevard Hospital at Chicago. At first it seemed advisable for him to have another operation, but after a thorough examina­ tion of his leg massage treatments were resorted to.

—“Luke” Franzmann of Milwaukee spent Nov. 3 and 4 with his brothers, Wiener *25 and Mart. 〜 一Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Schroeder and Mr. and Mrs. A. Derr of Milwaukee paid L. Frank a short visit on Nov. 4.

—E. Nehls and Huebner discontinued their studies on Nov. 13.

—Louisiana’s pet alligators finally arrived on Nov. 3. He brought them out to the gridiron to see the second team game and —224—

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for a short time he had very many of the spectators round him all eager to see the new pets. They have since found quarters in a large box in his room. Since they need no food during the win， ter months, Martin feels confident that he will not have to pay a large board bill for them.

—Prof. Probst, Grumvald ’24，Brick, Kielsmcier, Waack, Bleichwehl and T. Toepel motored to Manitowoc on Nov. 3 to attend the dedication of St. John*s church. Shortly before they reached Fond du Lac a blow-out caused the car to go into the ditch. The re­ mainder of the trip was made in Grumvakl’s Paige while Prof.

Probst’s car was left at Grun'valcTs garage in Fond du Lac for a few necessary repairs.

—Mr. and Mrs. Win. F. Zarwell of Milwaukee took their son “Hava” to Ft. Atkinson on Nov. 10. 一On Nov. 11 Vogel journeyed to Jefferson to help his grand­ mother celebrate her eightieth birthday. Wolfgram, Wedde, and A. Kauber hiked to Jefferson on the same day to get Grams’ new watch.

—Eddie Kalfahs ex-’24 of Neenah called on former classmates and Schwerin on Nov. 10 and attended the N. W. C.-Lawrence game.

—Bubbles Bloedom felt certain that a family reunion would be} incomplete without his presence and therefore had his father call for him on Nov. 10.

—M. Bienfang of Jefferson, a former member of the class of ’25, attended recitations with the class on Nov. 10 and witnessed the Lawrence-N. W. C. game. 一Miss Erna Albrecht of La Crosse and Walter Albrecht of Cudahy spent a few hours with their brother Gerhardt J27 on Nov. 13.

—On Nov. 13 Albert Becker of Milwaukee attended several recitations with H. Hellmann，27.

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一Hunting was good on Nov. 15 as far as Pat Falk was concerned. He returned with four large rabbits on that day.

—Several new and a few of the older students have been keeping1 the student-body well informed as to how many weeks are left before Christmas.

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(En-Eii Noto.

If there were always as many girls at school as there were the day after the Teachers' Convention at Jefferson, a larger room would have to be provided for us. Corclula Wente, a daughter of a former professor at college, was one of the visitors. i

Several of the coeds went to Milwaukee to hear some of the German、operas that were being given there in November.

We have heard from a reliable source that one day Ruby Reich visited all the towns within the 20-mile limit of Watertown in ONE afternoon. We are as yet unable to find out who the own­ er of the car is.

Gertrude Fleischer was surprised at school one day when Ger­ trude Schoknecht of Milwaukee Lutheran High School, Verna Gruelke and Cynthia Ncidcr of Hustisford paid her a visit.

Margaret Mutchler's birthday was recognized by the Quarta girls, when on November 10 they appeared with their hair in pigtails. They did this to make Mully feel young and foolish.

A pica to former coeds or to anyone interested in the girls of Northwestern College: Christmas is the time to be liberalhearted ami to practice some honest charity.

A separate room was furnished and given to the coeds several years ago, as a place where they could stay when not in classes, It has been in constant use by about 40 girls ever since. As a result, the furniture is becoming shabby; the pillows are ragged and torn, many of them discarded; the rug has had to be removed; because there are not enough bookshelves, the books are scattered about the room, so that it is seldom neat. New pillows and a few extra chairs would do much to make it a pleasanter and more en­ joyable place. Won’t someone or some society put our girls’ room on their Christmas list ?

Where and how do the Quarta girls spend their leisure hours ?

M. S.—makes USE of her spare time. She does this either for hfr health or her knowledge; she spends her time at the Public Library.

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M. M.—is as a rule occupied at the store, dishing out candy hearts to the WEAKER sex.

R. R,—rejoicingly admiring the new Buick.

C. B.—down at the office counting the tractors over and over again.

I. I.~~on her way from Mully’s. Worrying over the examinations.

E. M.—running back and forth from study room to mirror. You’ll be perfect some day, Elinore!

E. H.—thinking whether to spend next Saturday in town or at home with her mama.

E. P.一the honorable class president has taken a liking to pen­ manship. She spends her spare time practicing the reversed circle.

O. B.—all she docs is to ask questions, for she works in the tele­ phone office. Number please? or—Did—?—get hurt?

G. F.—admiring the new sign at her office.

Advice to all who wish to visit Carl Otto’s (from the per­ sonal experience of certain coeds) : On entering the place you will notice that the'doors to the dining room are closed. Do not stalk up to them and wildly jerk at the knobs, thereby drawing the attention of all in the room, for your efforts will be in vain. Do not leave the place, discouraged because you can get to the tables一 the doors will be opened as soon as dinner is served.

G. Albrecht ist Mitwisser.

We have noticed a THIRD senior class ring roaming about the girls’ room!

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Notice PUBLIC CONTEST A horse is better broke, The wise old birds declare; But when I am that way,

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Finish the verse and put it into the “Joke Box.” The three best “enclers” will receive a bountiful prize and cover themselves with much honor and glory. ―*‘Going out, my son?

“Yes, mother.” ‘‘Whither?”

“Yes, mother, with her.

—B. E. T. 一If you’re fond of athletics lift up your mattress and watch the bed二 spring.

—Ein “kommender” Schriftsteller schreibt: “Ich sah Am—, Bam— und Nuern— berg und ging ueber Ochsen—, Schwein— und Frank— furt wieder nach Hause.M —228—

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—Wiener (in English period): How does a ghost glide along so smoothly in a drama ?

Sen. Hillemann: On roller skates. 一Back-bone-of-the-nation, Boerner: It’s no wonder the coffee is so muddy.. It was ground this morning.

THE OLD CORN-COB PIPE There’s so much good in a cob of corn; At least, so it seems to me.

If corn-cobs would cease, I surely would mourn; How dull this world then would be.

The sky would be cloudy, the sun wouldn’t shine; My life to the vultures away I would pine; IM sit on the ash pile and tear up my clothes; I’d jump into the river or something I s’pose.

For nothing is greater than what can be made From a cob of corn underneath the tree’s shade.

Of all that draws smoke the best is this type, My mutual friend, my old corn-cob pipe.

A. Maaske, Prep” ’24.

—She: I don’t care for men. In fact I’ve said “No” to several of them.

He: What were they selling?

—Prof: What do you study at most ?

Gnatzig: At intervals.

—A Sextaner’s composition on “The Cow” started with this sentence: “The cow is an animal. The cow gives the farmer much milk and pleasure.”

—Boerner: Did you ever see a mermaid ?

List: No. Boerner: Didn’t you really never see a woman fish?

—The telephone is not making much progress in Russia. And no wonder! Fancy a man going to a phone and shouting: “Hello, is that you, Drisastkivchsmartvoiczskic ?,J Who，s “No; it is Zollemschouskaffirroenknstiffgrowoff. speaking?”

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“Xliferomanskefflskillmajowchzvastowsksweibierski. I want to know if Drisastkivchsmartvoiczskic is still stopping with Dvisosotkivehsmartroizski ?”

Answer: 一Prof.: Was heisst “zum Geschenk” auf Latein ?

Abie: Dono.

Caesar: Why didn’t you learn it? 一“Now I must part with you,” quoth the young man as he picked up his toothless comb. 一Slivers’ optimism again breaks forth in view of the tremend­ ous depreciation of the mark when he remarks: The Germans will at least learn some mathematics.

—By dint of much persuasion and outlays of great sums of money we have succeeded in procuring another of the famous des­ criptions from Max Hasenfuss.

“Through the long hours of the night he toiled. The sweat stood in beads on his forehead; his veins bulged like whipcords.

His breath came in short, hard gasps. He cursed under his breath, hissing the words through his clenched teeth. But the firmness of bis purpose remained unshaken. Then blurted he in his despera­ tion: “I’ll get those confounded oxfords on if it kills me.”

Don’t Forget the Contest

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203 North Second St.

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JANUARY 1924

Northwestern College WATERTOWN, WIS.

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BMnnerung an Weihnachten, Poem 231 The Study of the Stars................ 232 …234 Engelschutz---. 235 Philipp Mdanchthon 238 A Night in December

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Erinnerung an Weihnachten. l^rloschcn sin(l (lie Lichter all’， \'orbci ist des Raumes Pracht, Kein Kinderjuheln, Glockenschall ICrwachnct von cler Meilgen Nacht.

Dio stille Nacht, da Christus kam Zur Sucnclenwelt hernieder In Knechtsgestalt so bios und arm, Ward uns verkuendigt wieder.

Obgleicli wir wieder mit neuer Kraft Begonncn unser Werk, So liarrt noch bei uns die Botschaft \:om Engel gebracht zur Erd’.

“Es ist uns der Herr geboren, Der Christus, der uns erhaelt, Welchen Gott selbst hat erkoren, Zu erloesen diese Welt.”

So danket und lobsinget ihm, Dem Gotte auf hoechsten Thron, Preist ihn in Ewigkeit darin, Dass er uns gab seinen Sohn.

A. Werner, Prep” ’24.

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3 THE STUDY OF THE STARS. Hans D. Qaebler，’07.

In the absence of a regular course in astronomy the student is compelled to instruct himself. He will find that much patience is required but that he will be amply repaid for his efforts.

When we consider how frequently the principles of astronomy enter into our everyday life, it is surprising how little attention we give to this interesting subject.

We meet with illustrations at every turn. It regulates our clocks, it gives the architect means of knowing how to place win­ dows in a building in order to obtain most daylight, it enables the soldier to tell the time by the stars, it enables the navigator to guide his craft, and it serves the literary student, who finds the world’s best literature replete with allusions to astronomy, But aside from its practical aspects the study of the stars soon becomes a most de­ lightful avocation. .It must not be supposed that costly instruments are necessary to the study. • A little knowledge of optics and a turn for carpentry will suffice for making a telescope at small cost, although a teles­ cope made by a good firm is to be preferred.

Before attempting any work with the telescope the student should read some one of the many good text books on astronomy and then proceed to identify the constellations in the sky by the aid of maps. He should early accustom himselt' to estimating the ap­ parent distances between the stars. This is greatly facilitated by holding at ami’s length a foot rule while gauging the distances.

At least twenty constellations should be learned so that the student is able to draw them from memo/y. A good star atlas and an al­ manac will be enough for plotting the positions of the planets in their wanderings. Jupiter, Saturn, Venus, and Mars are easily lo­ cated. The diurnal motion of the circumpolar stars should like­ wise be noted by observing them in line with a building or with an improvised plumbline. All of these things can l)e done with th.e unaided eye and considerable proficiency acquired in the course of a few evenings.

When this stage of the study has been reached the student may profitably enter upon the more serious study of the stars within the scope of his equipment, namely the study of variable stars.

• The stars not only differ in brightness, but their brightness varies from time to time. Some of them increase and diminish in niagmtude at regular intervals, others at irregular intervals. This pienomenon had long attracted astronomers and today we have oun niethods of determining exact magnitudes. But what is the —232—

significance of recording these changes? Just as symptoms arc studied in medical diagnosis so is the study of variable stars of importance in astronomy, but it is only through extensive records that a clue to the make-up of the firmament can be hoped for.

Strange as it may seem, this branch of the subject lends itself to observation by the amateur, whereas in other hranclies of astronomical research the small telescope can not hope to compete with the larger instruments of our observatories. It is especially the study of the long period variables that requires no extreme exactness but rather a multitude of observations for which our as­ tronomers engaged in the regular routine of observatory work have little time. Recognizing this opportunity for the amateur, Professor Pickering called upon all those equipped with small telescopes to co-opcratc in the work of recording the variations in magnitude, and in 1911 an association was formed for this purpose.

The so-called Ar^elander method is used in estimating the rel­ ative brightness of the stars. Star maps may be obtained which contain comparison stars whose niagnitudc has been photometri­ cally dctcrinined. With a low power eyepiece the variable and the comparison stars are alternatclv brought into the center of the field of view in ordcT to estimate the magnitude of the variable.

Original data sliould he taken in pencil and later transferred to a note book for permanent record. Times of the observations arc noted in tenths of a d;iv in Greenwich mean time and according to the Julian calendar. There arc really two steps in the process.

First the varial)lc star must be located and then its magnitude must be estimated.

Early in his 'vui.k with the telescope the student should try to determine the focal length, field of view, and power of the eye­ pieces of his telescope. The objective lens must be carefully pro­ tected, and under no circumstances should anyone breathe upon or touch its surface.

I In all observations the keynote of success is independence, and in no cage should previous estimates or anticipated results be al­ lowed to influence the student’s judgment.

In conclusion it should be stated that the student who becomes interested in the study of the stars will find great help in reading the monthly magazine called “Popular Astronomy/' to which he may also contribute the results of his observations. Too often the possessor of a small telescope uses it aimlessly in looking at the planets or at the moon, which is of great interest until the novelty is worn off. But the study of variable stars in collaboration with many other observers provides the necessary stimulus to keep up —233—

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an interest in the work. The student choosing this as a hobby will not only rival the radio enthusiast but will contribute a small share to the solution of very important problems in astronomy.

ENGELSCHUTZ A. Hillmann, Prep.

In clem Worte Gottes wircl uns gesagt, class das Wort Gottes aller Kreatur gepredigt werden soil. Zu diesem Zweck werden Missionare in alle Welt gesandt, und cliese versuchcn auf alle moegliche Weise das Evangelium den Heiden zu lehren. Oft sind die Heiden feindlich gesinnt und toeten die Missionare, aber (lurch Gottes Hilfe werden auch viele bekehrt. den Kohlenbrennern Pastor Meier ist auch als Missionar und Landleuten des dicht bewaldeten Norclens gesandt worden. Er musste hart arbeiten, aber Gott segnete seine Arbeit. Eine kleine Gemeinde wurde gegruendet, der Pastor Meier Ireu diente. Da er sogleich als Arzt diente, wurde er oft in der Nacht zu cinem Kranken oder Verwundeten gerufen.

Eines Abends wurde heftig an die Tuerc seiner Huette geklopft.

Auf sein “Herein” trat ein wuest ausseheiulcr Mann herein. Er schien sehr erregt und sagte dem Pastor hastig, (lass er zu einem Schwerverwundeten .kommen sollte, welchcr 1111 * ^Ster1)en liege, Dann ging er schnell hi nans unci ritt da von. Nachclem Pastor Meier ein Gebet gesprochen hatte, ritt er zu (leni Verwundeten. Er musste durch einen finsteren Wald, in welchcm Raeuber sein soilten.

Wer war aber der Mann, welchei.ni Pastor Meier gekommen war? Der Mann war ein Feind des Pastors imd wollte ihm toeten, 'veil er ihn verhindert hatte, einen armen Koehler zu berauben.

Er versteckte sich im Walcle und lauerte nun auf den nichtsahnend.en Pastor. Als er den Hufschlag des Pferdes lioerte, war er fertig zum Schiessen. Aber Gott war mit clem Pastor. Als er neben cl?m Versteck des Moerders war, konnte der Moerder das Gewehr nicht abschiessen. Es war ihm, als ob Engel den Pastor behueteten und ihn gaenzlich umzingelten. Er konnte kaum warten bis per Pastor weit genug entfernt war, class er aus seineni Versteck hervor kommen konnte. Er schlich sich, von seinem Gewissen gepeinigt, nach Hause.

Als Pastor Meier zu der Wohnung des Marines kam, welcher verwundet sein sollte, fand cr den Mann wohl erhalten vor.-Er )var froh, dass der Pastor zu ihm kam, da der Besuch des Pastors immer freudig bewillkommt wurde. Der Pastor aber dachte an —234—

den wuest aussehenden Boten, ob der ihn nicht auch vielleicht toeten wollte. Er ritt einen andern Weg nach Hause, der zwar weiter aber (loch sicherer war.

Dies Erlcbniss verursachte Pastor Meier viele Unruhe. Oft 'venn er schlief, traeumte ihm, er wercle von Moerclern verfolgt und nur (lurch Gottes Hilfc iminer wieder gerettet. Aber dies hinderte ihn nicht, seine Pflidit zu erfucllen, sondern es feuerte ihn noch mehr an, das Wort Gottes zu verbreiten. Nach ein paar Jahren verliess er seine Stcllc und ueberliess sie ein cm anderen.

Er kam zu einer Stadt, in welch er er frueher gewirkt hatte und fragte uni Hilfc und cine Stellung. Er wui.de als Hilfspastor berufen, und soglcich auch als Gefaengniss Pastor. Immer wierler gedachte er an den Mann, der ilin toeten wollte. Eines Tages wurde er zu ein cm Verwundeten Gefangcnen gerufen. Als er in (lie Zclle eintrat. lag der C'.cfangene gerade im Fieber und phantasierte licftig. Als cr wieder erwachte, erstaunte der Pastor sehr; derm wer war es der da vor ihm lag? Derselbe Mann, welcher ihn <lamals im Norden hatte toeten 'vollen. Der Pastor entliess seine FJegleiter; denn er wollte. allein mit cliesem Verbrecher sprechen.

Als alle hinaus gegangen waren, hrach der Verbrecher in Traenen aus. Der Pastor vorsuchtc ihn zu troesten. aber vergeblieh. Sein Gewisscn schien ihn ueber alle Massen zu pcinigen. Als er ein wenig ruhiger wurdf. hekannte cr ganz demuetiglich seine Suenden und seine Vcrhrcdicn. Er gestand ein, class er den Pastor toeten wollte, 'veil er sich nicht liekchren wollte von seinem Heidenleben.

Er lieble Mord und Kauh mehr denn Gottes Gesetz. Nun da er c-insah, class er lucr seine Suenden buessen muesse, wollte er das Abendmahl haben. Pastor Meier sail, class er sterben wuerde, und tla der Verbrecher bussfertig war, vergab er ihm seine Suenden und. rcichtc ihm das Abendmahl. Der Verbrecher schien beruhigt zu sein, und erwartctc nun mit Freudc seinen Tod. Er brauchte nicht lange zu warten; denn das Fieber kam wieder, und aus cliesem cnvachte er nicht wieder.

Traurig und mit Traenen in den Augen stand Pastor Meier auf. Endlich wai^ es ihm klar, class Gott den nun Entschlafenen (loch noch bekehren und ihn zu sich nehmen wollte.

PHILIPP MELANCHTHON (Wm. B. Zinke, ’26) Luther ist der groesste Held im Werke der Reformation gewesen. Ihn hatte Gott als Sein Werkzeug ausersehen. Doch der Mann，dem Luther die meiste Mithilfe verdankte, war sein treuer —235—

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Philipp Melanchthon wurcle ini Jahre 1497 zu Bretten in Baden geboren. Sein Vater, Georg Schwarzerd, war ein tuechtiger Waffenschmied. Seine Mutter Barbara, geborene Reuter, was eines Schultheissen Tochter. Philipp hatte einen Bruder unci drei Schwestern. Ein fronimes und gottseliges Iiaus war es, in deni Philipp erzogen wurde. Er hoerte mir Gutes und Freundliches von seinen Eltern. Sein Vater zuernte nie, und seine Mutter war sanft und liebreich. Sie lehrte ilire Kinder fleissig Lieder singen und wohltaetig sein.

Dass Philipp begabt war, zeigte sich frueli. Sclion als kleiner Knabe kletterte er auf einen Stuhl und spielte Pastor und Predigen.

Sehr jung besuchte er die Stadtschule, bis seine Eltern genoetigt waren, ihn wieder heraus zu nehmen, da cine ansteckende Krankheit sich schnell verbreitete. Da dcr Vater viclfach auf Reisen war， nahm Grossvater Reuter sich Philipps nun an und Hess ihm einen trefflichen Hauslehrer namens Unger kommen, den Philipp Von diesem lernte er als seinen zweiten Vater hielt. hatiptsaechlich Lateinisch und Griechiscli. Untcr solchen Umstaenden wurde Philipp zelin Jahre alt. Nun aber sollte ihm sein erstes Leid geschehen; sein lieber Vater erkrankte und starb. Elf Tage vorher hatte auch Grossvater Reuter (lie Augen geschlossen.

Nun nahm Grossmutter sich seiner an und zog mit ihm nach ihrer Heimat Pforzheim unci schickte ihn in die dortige Lateinschule.

Hier lernte Philipp auch seinen Grossonkcl Reuchlin persoenlich kennen. Als der einmal diese Schule besuchte und mitanhoerte, wie der junge Schwarzerd eine griechischc Disputation machte, se'tzte er ihm seinen eigenen Doktorhut auf und gab ihm die Gelehrten-taufe. Auch aenderte jener seinen Namoti aus Schwarzerd in Melanthon um.

Als zwoelfjaehriger Student bezog. Philipp die Universitaet Heidelberg. Der Gang der Studien war dam als noch nicht so geordnet wie heutzutage; daher lernte Melanchthon einige Faecher, die jetzt in den mitleren und oberen Klassen eines G)rmnasiums gelehrt werden. Als sein Professor einmal fragte: “1st kein Grieche da?” schauten alle auf Philipp. Trotzdem Melanchthons Wesen allem Gezaenk zuwider war, zeichnete er sich besonders aus im Disputieren. Deswegen hatte ihn Gott zu Seinem Werkzeuge erkoren, naemlich Luthers Lehre mit geistiger Schaerfe zu verteidigen. In diesen Tagen bekam er auch eine Lateinische Bibel in die Haende, die er sehr hoch schaetzte. Nachdem er im Jahre 1511 Bakkalaureus geworden, wurde ihm im naechsten Jahre, als fuenfzehnjaehrigem Knaben, wegen seiner Jugend, die Magistenviierde —236—

versagt, die er jedoch zvvei Jahre spaeter erhielt. Iiierauf bezog er die Universitaet Tuebingen, wo er seine griechische Grammatik schrieb. Im Jahre 1518 bezog er auf Reuchlins Empfehlung die Universitaet Wittenberg und bekam dort die Professur der griechischeii Sprache und Litteratur. Luther nennt ihm “Doktor aller Doktores” und fuegt hinzu: “Dieser kleine Grieche uebertrifft mich auch noch in der Theologie.” Melanchthon hat aber nie gepredigt. Er war das Ideal eiilcs Lehrers und wurde daher auch Reformator der Schulen. Er foerderte die Gruendung von Lateinschulen und erhielt deswcgen den Ehrennamen “Lehrer Deutschlands.” Er ist auch der eigentliche Begruender der deutschen Gelehrtenschule, der Organisator und Reorganisator einer grossen Anzahl deutscher Hochschulen und hat vorbildliche Lehrplaene und Studienplaene, auch Lehrbuecher verfasst, die weit und breit gebraucht wurden. Er hat wenigstens drei Universitaeten gruenden helfeii.

Durch Luther bceinflusst, gal) er 1521 die erste protestantische Glaubenslehre heraus. Auf Griiml der Schwabacher Artikel und der Torgauer Artikel sell rich Melanchthdn die Augsburgische Konfession. Luther war cine Kampfcsnatur, Melanchthon dagegen ein Mann des Fricdens. Luther erkannte (lie Vorzuege jenes und sagt: “Ich muss die Kloctze und Staemme ausreuten, Dornen und Hecken weghauen, die Pfuctzen auffuellen und bin der grobe Waldrechter, der bahnbrechen und zurichten muss. Aber Magister Philippus faehrt fein sacuberlich und still daher, bauet und pflanzet, saet und begicsset mit Lust, nachdem ihm Gott gegeben seine Gabe reichlich.”

Im Jahre 1520 fuchrte Melanchthon Katliarina Krapp, Tochter des Wittenbergcr P.ucrgcrmeisters, heim. Aus dieser Ehe entsprossen vier Kinder, Anna, Philipp, Georg und Magdalene. Nachdem Luther zum Hcrrn eingegangen war, hatte Melanchthon die Vormundschaft ueber (lessen Kinder. Nun wurde er immer einsamer in der Welt; mehrere aus seinem Freundeskreis starben. In seinem sechzigsten Lebensjahre traf ihn der schwerste Schlag, als sein treues Weib starb, gerade als er in Worms an eiiiem Religionsgespraech beteiligt war. Als ihm die Nachricht gebracht 'vurde, sagte er: “Lebe 'volil, ich werde dir bald folgen!’’

So geschah es auch. Drei Jahre spaeter, im April 1560, ging auch er zu Gott ein. Er hatte sich stets mit seinem Lieblingsspruch : “Ist Gott fuer uns, wer mag wider uns sein” getroestet.

Wie Luther wurde er in der Schlosskirche zu Wittenberg begraben, unter grosser Trailer seiner Stiulenten, der Stadt und der ganzen Chrisstenheit.

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A NIGHT IN DECEMBER Wilbert Frank, ’25.

One Friday evening in December Mrs. Witt, a well-to-do widow, sat at the supper table with her two sons, John and Henry. Both boys were high school students, John a senior and Henry a fresh­ man.

“Mother,” said John after they had finished their supper, “Henry and I have planned to go hunting tomorrow. I hope you won’t object. I borrowed our. neighbor's shotgun and bought a package of cartridges after school.，’ •'But John,” replied the strict but loving mother, “isn’t hunting a too dangerous sport for inexperienced hunters ? Often one reads that a boy accidentally shot his brother or that a father shot his son while hunting.” After pausing for a few moments, she con­ tinued, “But if you promise to be very careful, you may go.”

“Do not fear mother, wc shall l)e careful,” said John with a smile. “Don’t forget to wake up in the morning, for we have to start early.** The mother then washed the dishes while the two brothers consulted a price list of furs.

That evening the boys went to bed early, for they wished to be fresh in order to enjoy the next clay’s outing.

After they had gone several miles from home, the brothers entered a forest. The leafless shrubs ancl the bare trees gave the forest a dead and dull appearance. The sun could not send its bright rays to enliven the desolated wood, for the sky was over­ cast with foreboding clouds. Nothing stirred; all the creatures and plants seemed to be asleep, but occasionally the shrill chatter of a squirrel broke the prevailing silence. Not a word was spoken by the hunters. The path they had taken became narrower, too narrow for them to walk side by side, so that they were forced to walk in single file. Without a word Henry took the lead and John followed carrying the shotgun under his arm.

Fog was already drifting into the forest, giving it a still darker appearance. Suddenly a shot as if from a cannon disturbed the silence and echoed through the forest. Henry fell upon •the ground, gave one groan and then became unconscious.

John had stepped on a wet branch that lay in the path and stumbled; by falling he came in contact with the trigger of liis shotgun. The shot had entered his brother’s leg1.

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frantically called h.is name. When John had collected his thoughts, he saw the blood dripping from his brother’s leg. Henry was still unconscious.

“Oil, what shall I do?” cried John. “I can’t carry him home.

If I go to call a doctor, I might never find him again. Oh, I wish some hunter would find usr John carried his brother to a huge, hollow stump, which was to be their lodging place for the coining night. lie gently set him down and, taking off his own coat, covered his brother with it.

He then examined Henry’s leg and found that the flesh was torn open considerably. What else could he do now, but sit down be­ side his brother, hoping that someone might find them.

Will Henry ever walk again ? Will the wound heal or is the bone probably injured? What if blood poisoning should set in?

What will mother say? It will surely break her heart.” Thus John meditated while he sat at his brother’s side.

Suddenly he heard a high-pitched voice calling him. The voice was shrill and seemed to come from afar. For the second time he heard the voice. But this time more clearly, “John, you had better get up now if you wish to go hunting.”

It was his mother that called. John sat up in bed and saw his brother sound asleep beside him.

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EDITORS NOTE In a recent issue there appeared an announcement of the en­ gagement of Reverend Kurt Timmel. Since then we have been in­ formed that this report was entirely unfounded. It was published because the information was substantiated 1)y persons thought to be informed. In order to prevent any further embarrassment for Reverend Timmel or for the young lady, we print this note to in­ form the readers of the Black and Retl that the information was not true.

CO-OPERATION The one outstanding slogan in our public life these Co-operation.” Co-operation is advocated as a means of for many things in the complex social system of our times. and again the success is pointed out to us that followed —240—

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anil ganization of the fruit growers of the West into a compact body.

The example of the American Federation of Labor with its at­ tending desirable achievements is held up before our eyes. The farmer is urged to co-operate so that he may receive a suitable reward for his toil. The railroads claim that combination, a dif­ ferent form of co-operation, is the only thing that will permit them to continue the high standard of service they have been offering.

Whether co-operation is always desirable and ultimately works for the general good we will not decide here. That co-operation has brought about many reforms and accomplishments can not be denied.

Apply that to college life. You’re supposedly attending this institution in order to gam an education. The professors are here to help you achieve that end. That you will not attain your goal or at least not to the extent you might, without your fullest co­ operation with your instructors, is certain. How can you hope to get the most out of a professor’s lectures if you allow your atten­ tions to be diverted ? Is it any wonder if there are things which you have not grasped when instead of meeting the best efforts of your teacher you have been lying in wait for a peculiar expression’！ to turn up on his part or for a typical gesture to be made? Do you think that you will be doing the work you might be doing if you have a grudge against your professor because he points out your mistakes or lirings them forcibly to your attention with a lot of reel ink ? Do you think that you will learn as much if you feel bound to criticize the method your instructor employs ? Rest assured that lie is trying to the best of his ability to help you acquire an education; that he also selects the method which in his mind will be most fruitful of results. Try co-operation and see whether you will not be more successful than you have been.

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GIVE TO THE CHURCH At the present time our synod is making a valiant attempt to get on a firm financial footing. The synod realizes that there is but one way to attain this goal一outwardly speaking, for through God’s aid alone can we hope to do anything. But, as stated be­ fore, the only way that the synod can hope to get squarely on its feet again is that every communicant in the synod contribute monthly such an amount to the synod as is very reasonable when he considers what the word of God and what his synod, with its firm stand on the Gospel, means to him. A plan whereby com—241—

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i municants donate for the synod one per cent of their income during-each month is being advocated and adopted more and more.

While such work is going on in the synod, what stand should we take toward giving toward its support and the church in gen­ eral? Are we going to excuse ourselves by saying that we intend to give our life’s service? Is that a gift? No, that is our duty once we have started to study for the ministry. Then we must tak<? we may protest, a different attitude toward giving, too. we would only pass that 1)urclen on to our parents.” Need we?

Most of us have some monthly allowance. Wliat do we do with this ? What part in using it up is played by hamburger sand­ wiches, tobacco, ice cream, candy, movies, basketball games, and skating? Compare the total expended for these luxuries with the total of your contributions for the church. What now ? Must we not admit that we spend much more for our personal gratification than we give to our church ? And then we say that we can not afford to give more to the church. Let’s be honest and admit that we haven’t been doing our share, and then let us do some adjusting and show by giving that our Gospel and our church are worth at least as much to us as our amusements.

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“AW, HE，S GIFTED.” Among students one often hctirs the remark, <40 well, lie’s gifted,” as an excuse for not having done as well as someone else, or at least not as well as might have been expected of one, while the other has come up to expectations in his work. It is a poor excuse, however, and is most often made in a mood of anger and dissatisfaction with oneself. The very fact that it is made in such a mood is its own contradiction and proves the unfairness of the assertion. Observe the so-called “good student” and you will find him studying when he is expected to study and outside of study periods doing something that will benefit either his mind or body while the other, the “poorly gifted” student, is content to merely while away his fepe periods in the manner most satisfying to his sense of ease and comfort, and during study periods to take on a semblance of study and fool himself into the belief that he is really at work. The high marks a “gifteql student” gets are by far in the most cases the results of hard and honest study, of which an important feature is repetition. By turning back pages and continually repeating the student makes the subject matter his own and has it at his fingers，ends whenever there is need for it. Why —242—

are many old people able to predict changes in the weather ? It is their experience with the weather and with its changes. The var­ ious signs and the peculiar conditions of the weather by which old people predict changes and the change in weather following upon such signs and conditions have occurred so often in their lives that they have become a part of their knowledge. You would not say that such people are peculiarily gifted for predicting changes in the weather. They have gained that knowledge by careful observation of repeated changes of weather with the con­ ditions obtaining immediately before a change took place. So it is also with the “gifted .student.M Certainly he is gifted, but he makes more use of his ^ifts and makes them work harder for him than the “poorly gifted student.” It is safe to say that in most cases the dilTerencc between the two is this, that the one is willing to WORK HARDER than the other.

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Das alte Jahr ist vergangen und ein neues Jahr hat seinen Anfang gemachtf Mancher hat am Ende cles alten Jahres einen kurzen Rueckblick getan. Dabei fallen einem beim Nachdenken gewoehnlich die Haupterlebnisse cles alten Jahres ein. Bei diesem unwillkuerlichen Reflektieren entwickelt sicli claim wohl bei uns ein tiefes Gefuehl der Unlust. Man ist mit sich selber nicht zufrieden, weil seine Gedankengaenge dabei gewoehnlich auf boese und haessliche Erlebnisse stossen. Man trocstet sich dann wohl mit dem Gedanken, dass man im letzten Jahr manches Gute erfaliren, manches Wissenswerte gelernt, manches Boese vermieden und abgetan hat, aber trotzdem schleichen sich unwillkuerlich die boesen von uns veruebten Taten in unser Bewusstsein hinein und verzerren das schoene Idealbild, welches unsere reiche Phantasie sich so herrlich und freundlich ausgemalt hat. Man sieht, dass man es nicht eigentlich zur gewuenschten Vollkommenheit im Denken und Handeln gebracht hat und es taucht gleich darauf in uns der alte Wunsch auf: O, dass wir es (loch bcsser in diesem oder jenem Stueck gemacht haetten! Es ist aber zu spaet diesen Wunsch zu erfuellen. Wir koennen das alte Jahr nicht wieder durchleben und das Boese, das wir veruebt haben, rueckgaengig maclien. Da­ bei wollen wir aber nicht verzweifeln. Unsere Maengel und Gebrechen sollen uns im neuen Jahr zu regercr Taetigkeit, zu groesserem Eifer, zu ernsterem Fleiss, zu tieferem Nachdenken und zu klarerer Einsicht anspornen. Dazu soil uns das Jahr 1924 und^ie darauf folgenden Jahre, die wir noch erleben moegen, dienen. Zur Vollkommenheit werden wir es nicht bringen, aber dabei sollen wir nicht im neuen Jahr nnhalten der Vollkommenheit nachzujagen.

Die ABâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sclie Schule der hoeheren Kritik hat ihr grosses Werk bis jetzt noch nicht zum Abschluss gebracht. Der eine Herausgeber, Herr Baumann, konnte aus Mangel an praktischer Erfahrung ueber den Feminismus die von ihm gewuenschte Lieferung einer theoretischen Arbeit ueber diesen Gegenstand nicht einreichen.

Sollte Herr Baumann, auf den man gegenwaertig so viel Hoffnung setzt, sich hierin nicht als ein gruendlicher Sachverstaendiger er-

t ^Mhxtk ^ 3r{t^X ^ weiscn, dann werdcn sich wohl seine Mitherausgeber pflichtge脱ess geneigt fuehlen, Herrn Schlueter mit dem Portfolio dieses Postens zu vertrauen.

Unser Ibsenkenner, Herr Jaster, schreibt gegenwaertig einen Artikel ueber “Die incjiyiduelle Verantwortlichkeit als ein ethisches Probleii}.’’ Vielleicht wird er auch in diesem Artikel etwas ueber die individuelle Verantwortlichkeit des Telephondienstes hier oben ini kommenden Schuljahr erwaehnen.

Herr Immanuel Uetzmann reiste zur Ferienzeit von Milwau­ kee ueber Watertown nach seiner Heimatsstadt Wrightstown.

Warum wohl den Umweg ueber Watertown ?

Herr Gentz, der gegenwaertig einen Titanenkampf mit unsichtbaren und zum Toil sichtbaren Maechten fuehrt, soli sich waehrend der Weihnachtsferien filer einen Waffenstillstand entschieden haben. Nach den Fericn wird wohl selbstverstaencUich der Kampf von neuem entbrennen. Glucck zu, Koenig Arthur, Glueck zu!

Herr Kremer staltete uns am 20. Dezembcr einen Besuch ab.

Herr Horlamus wollte etwas theologische Luft einatmen, ehe er seine Weihnachtsferien antrat. Zu dem Zweck besuchte er uns am 21. Dezembcr und wohnte cinigcn unserer interessanten Vorlesungen mit bci.

Herr Wackcr unterzog sich kuerzlich einer Operation an sei• nem Hals im Mihvaukeeer Hospital. Dass sie gluecklich verlief, erhellt sich (laraus, dass er die hebraeischen Gutturale besser artikulieren kami.

Unser lieber Herr Bolle beklagt sich, class sein Zimmergenosse, Herr Kleinhans, seine “silver-cups,” die er als Tennisspieler gewonnen hat, als Trinkbecher benutzt. Dies ist eine sehr berechtigte Anklage, 'veil Herr Kleinhans sich fuer einen grossen Kuntskenner ausgibt. Bei diesem Unternehmen unsers Konnoisseurs hoert entweder sein Kunstsinn oder (lie Kunst auf.

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—The outlook for the alumni column is brighter. Several alum­ ni have responded to the repeated appeals printed here, so that we can offer a large column this month. We sincerely hope that these contributions were but a beginning. We are still waiting for the members of the class of ’17 to respond to the appeal of their forpresidenl. But we’re optimists. 一Elsewhere in thisjssue there is printed article on the study of the stars, prepared by Hans D. Gaebler, ’07，thereby breaking the ice for alumni who hesitated to be the first to have an article published. Now for a continuation of the good work. The fol­ lowing letter from Mr. Gaebler will explain his article: Your repeated appeals to alumni for contributions to the Black and Red prompted me to prepare something in the nature of a des­ cription of the Parthenon at Athens or of the Roman Forum from recollections of my recent visit. But while 1 was thinking about this I was advised of an act on the part of your faculty, namely the purchase of a Steinheil telescope for the use of. the students.

Immediately I changed my plans and in consequence am sending you the enclosed article on astronomy in the hope that it may be of more benefit to you who are about to possess a fine instrument. 丁That’s what've want. Articles from alumni on subjects with which we here have not yet had an opportunity to become acquainted. We hope, too, that Mr. Gaebler will at a later date pre­ pare an article on his visit to the seats of the classical antiquity. 一From E. F. Geske, ex-’15, we received the following informa­ tion by mail: R. R. Bartz, ex-’13, is now located at San Leandro, California, where he is in business for himself.

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H. Plass, ’14, is advertising manager for the Weyenberg Shoe Manufacturing Company of Milwaukee.

E. F. Geske, ex-’15, is assistant credit manager for the F. Mayer Boot and Shoe Company of Milwaukee.

—Some unknown friend of the alumni column sends in the fol­ lowing letter: Out in the Ministry.

To the Editor of the Black ancl Red: Dear Sir: I do not know who takes care of the Alumni news on the staff at present. Back in my days, it was left to the staff—and the editor-in-chief generally did it. So I am writing directly to you.

Surely enjoyed your column for the Alumni. Even the wife reads it. The children are not big enough for that as yet. Otherwise I wouldn't be afraid to bet that they would read it too. During a leisure moment 1 thought of your Alumni column and penned the following-. Look them over. If they can not be used to help fill the column, they won't overfill your waste basket, I am sure. Get out your blue pencil, and then look this over: 一So “Rex” Kiessling is among us again. And dabs into print just like that. The nerve of the boy. But we are glad, and thank­ ful too, that “little Jilnier” has his “nerve” back in working order again. Who does not remember the “little” giant in the big red sweater, able leader of the men of ’17? No doubt many a “frep” about to embark upon his life’s work, still has visions in which he hears again the silvery accents proceeding from said giant’s eloquent lips; in which he sees again that majestic head shake, those pendulum-arms saw the air, in forceful gestures. But that is ancient history. It’s “Brother Kiessling” now. And it is as such that we welcome him to the brotherhood after an absence of three years. Here’s hoping we hear from him again. And thru him of others.

—Palmer Janke, ’19, dropped us a card. He is stationed at Farmville, Va. Hope to hear a little more from him soon. May have something to pass on to the brethren then.

—Walter Brinkmanii, Ac. *19, is enrolled as a student in Mar­ quette University, Milwaukee. He is making rapid progress in the studies pertaining to the medical profession. Already uses the “pluralis majestaticus” in diagnosing an imaginary case, Success to Dr. Brinkmann.

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Barracks, Prescott, Arizona, the Mile-IIigh City. Most of the patients there are suffering from shell-shock or tuberculosis. For a time Rev. Koch conducted public preaching services for the sol­ diers in the barracks. But due to the indifference as a whole of so many of the white patients, he was forced to abandon these services. lie visits the bed-fast patients, nevertheless, and finds many an open door for the Gospel. Colored soldiers are also brought to the hospital there. Regular services are still held for them. They also take a very active interest in a Tuesday afternoon Bible Class, condbcted in their ward. Mission services for the city of Prescott are held regularly in the Red Cross House. Wednesday evenings are given over to a Bible Class conducted in the Parsonage. The town folk take an active interest in the same. At present they are reading Genesis. What student from our Seminary began with Genesis in his Bible Class without finding an interested audience?

—Louis Meyer, *19, is still “Bischof” at East Farmington. The congregation had the misfortune to lose its church some time ago in an electrical storm. But they are erecting a new one, which is now entirely under roof. By next summer Rev. Meyer hopes to dedicate the new church to the Lord’s service. At present services are being conducted in the basement. Like the boy on the burning deck, Louis still cats peanuts by the peck. Ancl the raw ones at that.

—Paul Albrecht, ex-’19, lias had charge of the mission field at Graceville and Barry, Minn., for the past few months. Although it is a new field, he reports wonderful success. The attendance at services in both places is very good. Spiritual life is growing.

The “ever-present evil" all true pastors of the Gospel have to con­ tend with, is also very strong here. But the Gospel seems to be bearing much good fruit even among such. At any rate it does the work in a community described by John in Mt. 3:12.

—Although still among the “Minors,” “Pat” Falk, ’19, is getting ready to enter the “Majors.” A true “Jack Roostand” in whom there is no fault; gets engaged on Christmas Eve. Congratula­ tions.

—From the “Sunny South” come glad news from W. Beck, *19.

He is living with his parents, who have moved to New Orleans.

His letters regarding his work among the negroes are very interesting. How about asking him to write a short article for the Black and Red ? I am sure that he would respond with a very interesting article. Also ask “Rex” Kiessling'to tell us of some of his experiences “Getting Back His Nerves,” etc. I am sure these would be articles of general interest.

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That is all that 1 can think of. for this time. We have just left the holidays behind us. Even for an old-timer they still leave a person pretty much fagged out after they are over. Will jot down whatever I hear in the future. Providing they are welcome, I promise to send them regularly.

With best wishes, The Writer.

—How’s that for modesty about such a good letter ? For the edification of the “Writer” let it be known that the associate edi­ tor concocts this column regularly. Referring to the last item in the above letter. Beck and Kicssling are hereby asked as the “Writer” wishes. But the alumni editor does not restrict himself in his requests. Me asks all alumni for articles and letters. And lie waits for them.

—Reverend and Mrs. I I. Knuth announce the engagement of tlicir daughter J>erga to Erich A. Falk, Monday, December the twenty-fourth, nineteen hundred and twenty-three, Milwaukee, Wis­ consin.

—Now Pat is safe during the leap year. How about the rest of the Bachelors' Club ? 一Ernst Winter, com.-'15, of Lebanon, was confined to a hospital in Milw.niikcc recently with a painful operation.

—Dr. R. M. Stark, M. D., ex.’17, after graduating from the University of Michigan Medical School in June, 1921，spent the following year as interne at Milwaukee Hospital. At the present time the doctor is associated with the Drs. H. A. Sifton and C. A. Evans, surgeons, in Milwaukee. He is also assistant district sur­ geon to the Chicago and North Western railroad. He may be ad­ dressed at 809 Wells Building, Milwaukee.

• —George W H. Shields, '00, instructor at the Manual Arts High School at Los Angeles, is managing editor of the Modern Language Bulletin, published by the Modern Language Association of South­ ern California.

—O. E. Plath, *10, is the author of several biological pamphlets recently issued. These pamphlets bear the titles “Breeding Ex-j periments with Confined Bremus (Bombus) Queens,v “Notes on the Nesting Habits of Several North American Bumblebees/* “Ob servations on the So Called Trumpeter in Bumblebee Colonies.” Mr. Plath is doing work at the Bussey Institute for Research in Applied Biology, Forest Hills, Boston, Massachusetts, which is connected with Harvard.

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1 —Richard Jahnke, *15, tutor here in 1918-19, of Clarkstown, Washington, received and accepted a call to New Ulm to fill the ex­ tra professorship created there recently.

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—On December 4th the marriage of Reverend Adolph Zuberbier, ’10, to Miss Agnes Harms, teacher of Owosso, Michigan, was sol­ emnized. Best wishes!

—One does not have to ride in an auto to get into an accident.

Professor E. R. Bliefernicht, '03, President of the Dr. Martin Luther College at New Ulm, broke his left leg just above the ankle while skating. We hope that he will be able to teach in classes as usual in spite of his misfortune.

—Reverend Paul Froehlke, ’12, of Winona, Minnesota, was much hindered in his work for nearly a month by eczema, which prac­ tically closed one of his eyes. 一Reverend Walter Bodamer, ’17, is kept humping in his charge at Prairie du Chien. He is so busy that he doesn’t find time to pre­ pare his own meals—or does he regard his health?—and then to get to a restaurant he coaxes his “Gicvie” out in order not to lose any time.

—We’d like to give you another long column next month, but it’s up to you. What say?

Almost everyone returned from his vacation looking happy and well-nourished. We now enter the second term, the season of semester examinations, literary programs, basketball games, and skating. Cheer up, you who return but to yearn for the Easter vacation. A poet has said，“】f Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” Work and play hard; before you are aware of it, spring will be at our doors.

Professors Kowalke and Koehler now hold their classes in the barrack class rooms. Thus far the barracks have been very satis­ factory. The light is good and the heating has caused no trouble so far. The class rooms easily seat our largest classes.

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The literary season opened with a program by the Phi Gamma Rho on the Saturday before Christmas vacation. Mr. Kleinke’s program was well arranged and interesting. As customary the president of the society set forth the purpose of our literary socicties and the benefits to be derived from membership therein.

This Habeck did in an address that was well outlined and emphatic.

Gnimvald’s description of the Dells was very interesting. In the speech “Lutlic.r’s Weihnacht in unserer Weilinacht，” Bittorf did not stick to his title. From a description of Christmas eve in Luther’s home he went—via Luther’s Christmas hymns—over to a general discourse on the merits of all the hymns written l)y the great reformer. Degner's Low-Gcrnmii poem did not fail to amuse the audience. The orchestra made its initial appearance before the stU(lcnt-l)ody in this meeting and did well. Matuschek, who sang “O (lu mein holder AlK*ndstcm,M should be encouraged in his vocal endeavors.

A large telescope is to be added to the equipment of the college. This instrument will cost more tlian three hundred dollars.

Tlic need of this iclcscope has long been felt in many branches and its acquisition will greatly appreciated.

At a mcctn,^ of the collegiate department a manager and an) assistant manager were elected for the next football season.

Gnicndcmann was elected manager and Schmeling assistant.

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come as alumni. We find the Christmas Number a little meager due to the absence of editorials and a poem in the Literary De­ partment.

In the Literary Department we find rhe Significance of Christmas,a narrative showing forth the significance of Christmas to two boys, Arthur, a wealthy, but un-Christian lad, and Paul, a poor, but Cliristian lad. The writer lets us glimpse into the hearts of these two friends at Christmas, how one goes to church, but hears nothing of the birth of Christ, since he is thinking of his toys and things to eat ; how the other goes to church and rejoices in the birth of Chirst his Saviour. This rejoicing is his only rejoicing, which, however, increases as years pass on. For Arthur, the un-Christian, Christmas is merely another holiday, a good day to do work about the house. The writer perhaps could have made the last paragraph more emphatic.

“Froehliche Weihnacht,* is 4<a prodigal son” story. George Ziemer is lured to the city by its business opportunities. The busi­ ness opportunities did not offer themselves, however, and poverty soon faced George. Other people’s property soon tempted him and he was sentenced for five years for theft. Upon his release he sought work, but everybody wanted recommendations from his for­ mer employer. Finally he was taken in by a Mrs. Greif, whose hus­ band took him into bis employment. After a few years of success George left for his home to spend the Christmas holidays with them. A Christmas it was indeed. No other present was appre­ ciated more by the poor mother than the return of her son. We .• were glad to read a story in German again. The Messenger is one of the few exchanges which contain German articles and stories.

Another story centering about Christmas marks the end of the Literary column. “From Yule to Christinas” takes us back to the beginning of the Christian era, to the lands ol the Cherusci. These tribes were just celebrating their victory over the Roman legions when reports of the approach of an army with glittering weapons were spread throughout the camps. At the head of these Romans 丨 stood Claudius, who had heard of the power of these Cherusci and now wished to make alliances with them. The tribes readily accepted the tokens of friendship. Soon after missionaries, preach­ ing* Jesus instead of Balder, were seen about the camps, The priests noticed that the people were becoming lax in their heathen sacrifices and planned to kill the missionaries. They succeeded in turning their fellow-men against the preachers of the Gospel an.d had already taken the missionaries prisoners to be sacrifices to their gods on Yule. Yule was there. Then the new Qiristian faith shbwed itself. Iierta, the king’s daughter, sprang up and shouted, —252—

“They are my brothers in Christ. If you kill them, you will kill me.” Again the people turned, but against the priests. The Cherusci then celebrated Qirjstmas instead of Yule. The writer did well in holding our interest just before the possible execution of the missionaries.

The Editorial Column is really a misnomer for the next department. The editor merely has an editor’s note telling us of the change in the Exchange Column. Surely such a note does not denote much work on part of the editor for the past months.

Prof. Klatt’s paper presented at the Teachers’ Convention at Jefferson, Wisconsin, forms the Alumni Department. We quote: “Let this paper be an attempt to answer the questions as to teaching and studying history.

“What is the aim of our Christian education? That the child may fully realize the meaning of these words: I am a child of God through Jesus Christ, my Saviour; i. e. to have .. _ 1. the assurance: J am saved; 2. the conficlencc: The word of the Lord is. right and all j his works arc done in truth and for the good of them that « love God; 3. the desire to thank and praise, serve and obey Him, or in other words, to place myself and everything I have into the service of my Lord.”

• Again he sums uj) our view ijoint in history: “Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ holds the destiny of all peoples in His hands, and he so directs their course that even the doings of the ungodly, unconscious to tlu-msclvcs, must contribute to His Glory and the welfare of Mis Kingdom.”

We find the Co-ed Notes a little more interesting than the Lo­ cal Column due t») smaller number of dates mentioned and the avoidance of a monotoiious report.

The new Exchange Editress has our wishes for success. Do not be afraid that you will use too much space for your column.

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The Football Banquet After a long season of ambitiously fought football, our grid­ iron heroes laid aside their mudbesmeared uniforms and gathered for the annual football banquet held at Wallie Ott’s home. It was an elaborate, several course affair, tables l)t*ing set for nineteen; all made possible through the able assistance of several co-eds.

After the first course toasts and speeches were in order. Captain Krueger, toastmaster, expressed thanks to Iiis teammates for the hearty co-operation and energetic spirit displayed on the，23 eleven.

Coach Parisius spoke a few words then, and all joined in singing “Northwestern Fair/* As special guest the football team had Dr. Abelmann and, as the “Doc’s” time was very limited, immediately issued him an “N”，voted him by the Athletic Association for serv­ ices done to injured football men, a practice that Dr. Abelmann has been doing gratis for several years. After a hearty cheer the guest left the banquet room again, but all say that his spirits did jnuch toward making the party cheerful for the rest of the evening". More speeches followed, and soon the electing- of a *24 cap­ tain was begun. The lot fell to Wallie Ott,，27, who has appeared on the lineup as halfback in the past two seasons. His gameness and <,go-get-,emM style have proved him well worthy of the “pilot” distinction. “Tubby” Nicman, the husky Junior, scored —254—

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a close second to Ott. After the banquet the time passed quickly. in singing, talking, and joking. At a reasonable time the party broke up, and after escorting the coach and town members of the team home en masse, the merrymakers contentedly sought their beds. The “N’s” were awarded before a student-body meeting on the evening of the 15th of December to: Krueger, Ott, Kleinke, Nieman, Grunwald, Bittorf, Roschen, Voecks, Kuske, P. Bretzxnann, Zarwell, K. Melzer, Gamm, Weissgerber, H. Kauber, Kess­ ler. Five of these lettermen will be lost to next season’s team through graduation.

Basketball Just at this time all eyes in Northwestern athletic circles are turned to basketball. Basketball, which together with football and baseball make up the big trio in major Collegiate sports, is not represented l)y Northwestern on foreign ground, but is fought out right here in our “own hack yard” between the eight classes, Ji-' vided into the “Collegiate” and “Prep” leagues. These games are played twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons until spring, and always arouse considerable interest in the students.

Interest in the Collegiate race springs up unusually keen this year. All teams liavc diligently drilled teamwork and accuracy in shooting baskets and have already displayed some of their wares in generally very dose games. There are the Seniors, twice bearers of the pennant, who play a hard game and at the start look quite as good as ever. ’riicy have picked Gamm as their captain, while Westendorf occupies the manager's chair.

The Seniors line up against the Juniors in the opener, Nieman and Krueger are the “Cardinal and White” captain and manager. The Juniors show up this year a much improved team over last season and are out to make all comers work for a look-in on the championship. * W^hat is going on in the Sophomore camp is hard to tell. Capt.

Fischer’s hopes haven’t played any hostile games as yet, but have always held scrimmages with the subs. The Sophs are a pretty scrappy lot and should have a little say in the scramble for first place. Koch is manager.

And now concerning the behavior of the Freshmen, we feel a bit .uneasy as yet. The newcomers have a vast amount of good material to select from, the Freshmen being the largest class rep­ resented in the league. The roster contains practically its entire prep lineup, that worked through the high school league with suc­ cess, and has added several promising prodigies that hail from New Ulm, Saginaw, and other high schools. They make their debut in a tussle with the Sophs on opening day. Voecks is captain and Mittelstaedt will push the pencil.

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The outcome of the “prep” race this winter will undoubtedly center about Tertia, Quarta, and Quinta, if all teams play true to form as shown thus far in pre-season games. Sexta, while not expected to fare very well in piling up victories, already shows a flashy set of youngsters and may yet be heard from before the sea­ son closes.

Tuffy Matuschek, *26, and A. Eberhardt journeyed to Brownsville on Nov. 24 where Tuffy rendered a solo in the Lutheran church.

G. Pape spent Nov. 25 with his unde, Paul Bammcl, at Fort Atkinson. He reports that he enjoyed the trip very much and especially the good home-cooked meals, which he proved by eating his Thanksgiving dinner at the same place.

E. Teut, ex-’24, of Pecatonica, 111., spent a few hours here on Nov. 28. Eddie is working for the Nestle Food Co. and has now been transferred to Menomonie. Wis.. according to Sieker.

Anhalt entertained R. and A. Matuschck at his home in Whitewater on Thanksgiving day. .

The thoughts of a turkey or goose for Tlianksgiving lured N. and W. Paustian to the home of K. Kneiske in Lannon on Nov. 28 and 29.

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meier, E. Grun'valcl, and Brick hiked to Fond du Lac while Zarwell, E. Fischer, and Amacher turned their steps toward Milwau­ kee where they witnessed the Marquette-Vermont football game.

Mr. and Mrs. W. Pommerening of Oshkosh visited their son, Harold, on Dec. 2.

K. Vertz and II. Kahrs ate a second Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Vertz’s aunt, Mrs. Gus. Schmidt, in Milwaukee on Dec. 2.

Several members of the Freshman class attended a surprise party in honor of Miss Zorn's birthday at the home of Prof.

Schluelcr. The evening was spent in the playing of games in which Voccks and Miss Ebert carried off the prizes. A bounteous luncheon was also served, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

However, the old clock on the mantel told the time for departure all too soon.

Fritz Kaiser, ex-’20, paid the tutors a short visit on Dec. 4 before completing his t.rip to Chicago. He had spent the past six weeks on a successful (leer and duck hunting trip in the wilds of Wisconsin.

Mr. C. A. Scliroeder, Guido Schrocder, Mrs. C. Muth, Mrs. A. Meinschock, and Mrs. J. Horlamus, of West Bend, spent a few hours wth the latter's son, Rudolph, on Dec. 9.

R. Frank was forced to walk on Dec. 16. Mr. Martin had come from Madison to visit his son “Lucy” and accidentally backed over Frank's bicycle near the well.

W. J. Schmidt, ’24, and H. Redlin left for their homes in Ra­ cine and Appleton respectively on account of boils shortly before the Christmas vacation.

According to the owner of the third Senior class ring that was seen in the girls' room before Christmas, it evidently bothered someone else more than it did the owner himself.

The unusually warm weather before Christmas caused a few of the boys to hike to their homes. Some of them made the trip almost as fast as if they had taken the train.

A few students spent all or part of their vacation at North­ western. Those who were here are: A. Fischer, ’26, R. Matuschek, ’27, A. Matuschek, ’26, Kuske, ’26, Luer, }27, Kauber，’27，Kuball, and A. Kauber. Unfortunately Luer spent the greater part of his vacation in the sick rooms.

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娜 ^3r{tU ^ The extreme cold weather the first few days of January caused several students to freeze their ears. The janitors also found it difficult to heat the buildings during this time and more than one room received the name “ice-box.”

Qln-iEb N0IM. Although it seems ages since Christmas, we haven*t forgotten the Christmas party yet. All that was missing was a moving pic­ ture machine and someone to turn the crank, to film the plays and the pantomine. The movie surely 'vould l)e worth fifty cents a ticket.

Santa Claus must have had an over-supply of skates this Christmas—so many girls have new ones.

Estelle Streich has discontinued school and intends to work in Chicago.

Such a bright idea struck Delta one day that it broke her goggles. We discussed sending her to a deaf ami blind institution. for she couldn't even hear after that. She can't remember though what the bright idea was.

Now is a time the tall girls are to be envied. They are so muchjiearer the ceiling in the girls’ room, where the radiator is.

Margaret Shinnick has enrolled as a Freshman since vacation, Professor: “Nah，weiss denn keiner was ein Gesichtspunkt ist?”

M. S. (jabbing her finger m i Elizabeth’s cheek) : Elizabeths got one.”

In Quinta can you imagine: Margaret Jaeger—studying.

Lenora Bentert—not giving her lunch away. ^r01}a Mayer—not talking during a recitation.

JJarie fimm—not with Margaret Schmeling.

E—a Boje—smiling.

J^iola Schlueter—not studyng or practicing, gther Rieck—not writing notes.

Severa. Gamm一not making noise.

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“I know,

^ Quinta girls all scurry, And up the stairs they climb, Every one in a hurry To get to class on time.

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Mully Mutchler is going in for skating this year—or is it swimming?

Dode and Dctta invest in dictionaries— —Ike and Nina in shoe strings.

—I. B.

“THE COLUME” January, 1924 Aw, what's the use ? No one reads this “colume” anyway, so why write it. Not one poet have we in our midst who nmight compose a soulful ending to last month's contest verse. Well, here it is:

A horse is better broke, The wise old birds declare; But when I am that way It makes me rear and—sit down in front please!” 一Hill, translates from the Gospel of St. Luke after a night of bad dreams: “Es ging ein Mann von Jerusalem liach Jericho und fiel unter die Secraeuber.”

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一Prof, (to Nieman, who is not taking Latin and has just been admonished to speak louder in recitations): Scribe post aures!一 Was heisst (las?

Tubby: Speak louder. 一Boerner hears the phrase, “I hope to scliniichel” so often that when in German class he was asked to translate, “She smiled at him,” he blurted out a homely, “Sie schmichelte ihn an.

—Dear Teacher: Please excuse Willie from school today. lie met a skunk.

—Prof.: Our civilization is just what we make it. Now, Kionka, (continuing with the lesson) how far did we get?

Song of the Russian Boot.

Iiark! don’t you hear them coming?

With an endless flop, flop, flop, Like a regimental drumming.

Will it never, never stop ?

Oh, that ceaseless flopping, drumming.

(My heart is tugging at its^roots) Come, oh Death ! There the girls are coming With those infernal Russian Boots.

Dr. Mysogynist.

Trost aus der lat. Grammatik. 一Prof, (to Sophomore class): I shall dismiss the whole class with an unexcused absence—Degner, uebersetzen Sie den naechsten Satz.

Degner calmly recites: “Sivc manemus, sive proficiscimur, periculum non est”一Moegen wir nun bleiben, oder moegen wir nun gehen, da ist keine Gefahr.

—“Mommer，Popper wants to know where you keep the rolling, pm.” * “What in the world does he want with the rolling pin?”

“Nothin，，he’s going to a director’s meeting and won’t be back till late.”

—Wife: Wasn’t that a fine lecture on “The Culture of Prunes?’

Hubby: Splendid. The speaker sure was full of his subject.

—Prof.: Girls can see mistake quicker than a boy. How is that?

Jerky: They look better.

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1 一N. 13.: The professional shoplifter isn’t necessarily a strong person. ^ 一He: I wish I could revise the alphabet.

She: Why ? .

He: l’(l put U and I closer together.

—Bill:

Have you ever done any public speaking ?

Joe: I once proposed to a girl over a telephone back home.

—Ex. —Why doesn’t some debating society pick some subjects like the following: “Is hash made or docs it accumulate?,J ‘•Must a gent tip his hat when the thermometer registers -30 and he has no gloves on?”

“Can you make a mushroom out of a parlor?”

“Can a Senior class ring also be used as a wedding ring?”

I don’t like my Prof, at all; In fact I think lie’s punk.

I Ic sharpened his pencil with my knife, To mark me down a flunk.

—Horra, I Iorra, another “Haseiifuss.”

He groped through the dark spooky cellar. Suddenly his hand, groping in the darkness, touched something soggy, soft, and clammy weta horrible stench assailed his nostrils. He drew back in instinctive terror, leaning back against the opposite wall, his hands clenched till the nails cut his palms. He gasped, he could hear nothing hut the rapid pounding of his own heart. He felt as though he were strangling. “Da'vgji'vnit，” he stammered, “I got my hand in that sauerkraut barrel again.M —“Isabel?”

“Yes, necessary on a bicycle?”

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Continuation of the

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John Habhegger Co. MANUFACTURERS OF

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Let Your Photograph Pay Your Friends a visit.

Make your appointment today The Photographer in your town

MEYER’S STUDIO, 114 Third St.

HUBERT PAGEL Baker and Confectioner Telephone 115-J •114 West Main Street.

FOR REAL TRY

BARBER WORK

H. BRIESEMEISTER 112 North Third Street

Harry J. Kner Co. FURi^STURE and UNDERTAKING 203 North Second St.

K_r，s Central Market Fruits and Vegetables in season.

Staple and Fancy Groceries.

Phone 296-W Opp. Postoffice

High Grade Emblems and Stationery

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Where G^vialit^Is As Reprcseivtod

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We offer some Great Bargains at January Clearance Sale which opens Saturday, Jan­ uary 26th and closes February 2nd.

Watertown’s Greatest Bargain Store MAX WEGEMAN, Mgr.

DR. O. H. MOEN DENTIST X-Ray

SHAVE YOURSELF

Masonic Temple

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Auto Strop Razor THE HOME OF

M[YER，S HOME SMOKED HAMS and BACON

Palmolive Shaving Cream

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Squibbs Talc for Men

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Phone 553-W 212 North Second St. Watertown, Wis.

Jacobson^ Shoe Hospital 218 W. Main Street Special Attention to Students

Any where any time thru our telegraph delivery service Members F. T. D. A. LOEFFLER & BENKE Phone 649-J 104 Main Street

Huth & Hoyer DRUG STORE 204 MAIN ST.

Phone 609-J

Watertown

KRUEGERS AOTO LIVERY TAXI SERVICE Enclosed cars for weddings* and funerals.

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Auto Hearse and Ambulance.

Telephone 41 116-118 N. First St.

Watertown, Wis.

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Drs. A. & M. Schlueter DENTISTS Watertown, Wis.

313 Main Street

F. J. Koser BAKER The Place Where They Make Golden Crust Bread

Telephone 502-W

111 Second Street

Students deposit your funds with this bank and make all payments by check.

No matter how small… your account will re­ ceive careful attention.

Bank of Watertown The Oldest Bank in Watertown

SKATESSHARPENED Bicycles Repaired and Repainted Schmutzler-Schlueter & Co. 118 West Main Street.

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SUITS and OVERCOATS FOR FALL AND WINTER WEAR Fischer’s label in your fall and winter suit is assur­ ance of thoroughly dependable quality. It takes all doubt out of clothing buying.

Here is a fine variety of Fall and Winter best styles awaiting you here.

Snappy models for young fellows; also dignified styles for older men.

“It’s the People Who Come Back That Make This Store Grow!”

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Wm。Gorder Co. Coal, Wood, Coke, Sewer Pipe 一AND—

Building Material 608 Main Street

Telephone 33-1R

F. E. Kosanke, M- D. Hoffmann Bldg.—109 Main Street Hours:

1 to 4 and 7 to 8 P. M.

Office Telephone 283

Res. Telephone I2I-W

OWEN，S DRUG STORE Corner Fifth and Main Streets.

Prescription Pharmacist Bring in your Kodak Films for Developing and Printing.

Agents for tKe Celebrated Evan’s Fountain Pens, price

$1.00

John C. Seager

BITTNER &IEIZLAFF

Up-to-Date Barber Shop

Drugs 108 Main St.

Phone 99-J

Watertown, Wis.

JOHN H. KLEMANN REPRESENTING

EDMUND GRAM PIANOS PHONOGRAPHS and RECORDS Sheet Music and Player Rolls Phone 650-W O.K. North Second St.,

Watertown, Wis.

Every day in every way our program is Getting Better and Better.

The CLASSIC W. H. NORTON, Manager, Watertown, Wis.

Here you will find the best in music, motion pictures, ventilation and projection.

Open every evening---Matinee Sunday at 2:30 Chas, Heismann

Frank Petro

THE PAINT MAN

The Honest Electrician

614 Main St. PAINTER AND DECORATOR

0. F. KURZWEG Dealer in

FINE BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS Please Give Us a Trial We Try to Give Satisfaction

CORRECT PICTURE FRAMING 402 Main Street

Aug. Iffland & Son STORE MOVED TO 404 Main St.

Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fruits & Vegetables 206 Second St.

Phone 100

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Wm. Schubert, Prop 604 Main Street

Bauman’s PURE SUGAR HOME-MADE Candies None Better Few as Good 200 W. Main St. Opposite Public Library

JANSKY PRINTING CO.

The W. L. Douglas Shoe You will find in this splendid line of Men’s Footwear all the solid sub­ stantial value demanded by men, combined with the newest lasts and leathers.

Main A. KALIEBE 616 Street Family Shoe Store

QUALITY SERVICE 115-117 Second St. Watertown, Wis.

Young Men’s College and High School Clothes The Styles these young men seek are here in abundance; it’s a specialty with us to know the needs of these fellows.

Here you’ll see the New Fabrics, the New Styles, the Striking, the Individual Stuff that isn’t to be seen anywhere else. You’ll like our Service, too; we know what young men want. The Values are building the largest young men’s trade in the country.

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Good Meals Prompt Service

Jaeger Manufacturing Co. (Incorporated)

407 Main St

Watertown

Sash, Doors, Interior Finish and Store Fixtures

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Hartig’s Quality

ICE CREAM

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DR. J. R. CASANOVA DENTIST Telephone 714-J 107 N. First St. We Recommend

“Bostonian” SHOES FOR MEN

Merchants Bank Annex

DRAEGER’SELKTRMOP 116 Third

Street

Phone 59-W BUY YOUR FOOTWEAR AT

Leo Reusch & Son Geo. W. Spohn’s 210 'Vest Main Street

E. H. Cook, M. D, Practice Limited to

EYE,

215

Main St. Always the newest and latest styles.

Xmas Slippers, Indian Moccasins, Comfy and Leather Slippers. Shop early while sizes are complete.

Ed. Hinzmann BARBER SHOP

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Spectacles and Eye Glasses Scientifically Fitted Hours 9to 4 Office—Hcrtcl & Hoffmann Bldg.

Ed. Warner EAST END Barber Shop 602 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

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OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE

Behlke Drug Co. Corner First and Main Streets Watertown, Wis.

Mutchlers Grocery Carry a Full Line of STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES Phone 75-W 413 Western Ave.

INSTRUCTOR Piano,

WATERTOWN^ LEADING FURNITURE STORE

Pipe Organ Violin and Harmony

Studio 109 Main St, Third Floor Res. 318-J Studio Phone 752-W Hoffmann Building

F. S. Chaw Laundry

Rest iasy Chair F. C. KECK & COMPANY

North Fourth St.

110-112 Main Street

HERMAN T. NOWACK

You will find a complete line of FRUITS of all kinds in season at

Dealer in Groceries, Feed and Flour, Vegetables and Fruits in season. Telephone 595-J. Watertown, Wis. Ill N. 4th St.

White Palace

John E. Heismann CASH GROCER Phone 6 115 Main St.

WHEN YOU WANT

BARBER SHOP First Class Work BERT C. FROEMMING 408 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

Dealer in RELIABLE FURNITURE UNDERTAKER and LICENSED EMBALMER PRIVATE CHAPEL UP-TO-DATE EQUIPMENT 313 Main Street Mrs. T. B. Rau, Lady Assistant • Phone 54 Res. Phone 51-W

Quality

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KUENZI CIGAR CO. 110 Third St.

MAKERS Watertown, Wis.

Go to Headquarters for Sta­ tionery, Candies, Notions and Fancy Goods.

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“For Your Smokes” The United

Cigar

9 Main St.

Store

Schempf’s have it If there's any new style tendency in young men’s fashions, be sure you'll get its best expression at this store, Tha t’s because we sell

Kuppenheimer Good Clothes A whole range of styles especially designed for young men. Single .and double breasted models. Stripes and checks, diagonal and plain weaves.

$35.00 to $47.50 others at $18.50 and up

—the house of Kuppenheimer good clothes.

Hoffmann-Kelly Co” Inc. Custom Tailors Clothing - Furnishings !

Get Your Home-Made

Cakes and Cookies —AT-

Stupka’s

We can take care of your wants in the Shoe Line at the lowest prices.

BakeShop MEYERS 618 Main Street

SHOE STORE "WatTrtown

Let Flowers Be Your

VALENTINE STUBE FLORAL CO. Phone 464 Watertown 412 Main St.

N. T. Sundby, oPt. d.

OPTOMETRIST Eyes Examined Glasses Scientifically Fitted 106 West Main Street

A. KRAMP COMPANY The Largest Garage in the city.

615-617-619 Main Street

Watertown, Wis.

Your photograph â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the only gift that only you can make

The Denninger 115 North Fourth Street

Dr. FRANK F. SCHLUETER DENTIST Office Phone 156-W

Residence Phone 512-J

Watertown, Wis.

215 Main St.

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The most appropriate VALENTINE is a box of Home-made Chocolates from

The Olympia MIKE SALLAS, Prop.

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307 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

Basket Ball and all kinds of Sporting Goods at

Salick’s Jeweler

Cor. Second and Main Streets.

EVERYTHING IN POCKET CUTLERY and RAZORS Examine our line before buying

D. & F. Kusel Co. 108-110-112 W. Main St. “The Store of Quality

At the Bridge

W. A. Nack MEATS

WM. GEHRKE DRUGGIST

Poultry in Season Phone 19-W 621 Main St.

315 Main St.

Shoes Repaired while you wait

Waterto wn’s Exclusive CROCKERY STORE

A. SOHRWEIDE 210 So. Third Street

400 Main Street

Watertown. Wis.

AUG. GAMN CROCKERY CO.

JULIUS BAYER Wholesale and Retail Dealer in

MEATS AND SAUSAGES OF ALL KINDS Wisconsin

Phone 25

Watertown

KOHLS-OESIREICH CO. Furniture and Undertaking Edison Phonographs and Rugs 607-613 Main St. Phone Call 150-W Residence Phone 165-J GET YOUR

Fishing Tackle at Winkenwerder^ Hdw. Store 207 Main Street

l W. SGHNITGER & SON TAXI SERVICE AND STORAGE

Dealers in MAXWELL and CHALMERS CARS Phone 264-W Watertown

200 First St. Next to Theatre

Telephone 680-J

Classic Sweet Shop II. C. Brandt, Prop.

WATERTOWN CREAMERY CO.

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Try a Box of our delicious Chocolates.

Ice Cream

Candies

Cigars

105 Main Street

The Princess Confectionery George Spyros, Proprietor

W.D. Sproesser Co. JEWELERS Pianos and Victor Victrolas

ICE CREAM, CANDIES AND CIGARS Watertown, Wis.

111 Main St.

Phone No. 259-J

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Dr. E. J. Hoermann DENTIST X-Ray

Telephone No. 258

Corner First and Main Streets

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CLEANERS and DYERS You like clean clothes, we like to clean them 412 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

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BARBER” Watertown

115 Third St.

Jas. D. Casey Company PIANOS and PHONOGRAPHS on Easy Payment Plan RECORDS—ROLLS 119-121 Water St.

Watertown, Wis.

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Dr.T.C. H. Abelmann BENTZIN，S At the Sharp Comer

Phone 214 Retailer of Quality Foods

OTTO BIEFELD COMPANY Steel Construction, Boiler and Machine Shops Plumbing, Heating and Piping Contractors.

PROGRESS FOR WATERTOWN

Watertown Chamber of Commerce 320 Main Street It is a Doer! It changes thought to action; wishes to accomplishments.

It encourages service, co-operation, civic pride and individual responsibility.

So long as there is a margin between what the citv is and what it ought to be, there is need for THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. A member­ ship is a mark of distinction. It is a badge of good citizenship.

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ClachanbBet) VOLUME XXVII NO. 9

FEBRUARY 1924

Northwestern College -

WATERTOWNï¼&#x152;WIS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS LITERARY February Poem..................... .....

Advertising and Advertising-----Ein im Staate Michigan Bedeutender Ort Fuer die Geschichte der Deutsch —Lutlierischen Indianerraission Nordmerikas---------Sincere Friendship.---------------The Call of the Wild___ ______ The Night Wind, Poem----- -----EDITORIALS Formula for a Student’s Contentedness __________________ Misplaced Faith____ ______ _ An Ill-advised Indoor Sport-----One Thing is Certain________

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AUS DEM SEMINAR_____ ALUMNI ........................... .

COLLEGE NOTES....... ........

EXCHANGES ATHLETICS____________ -LOCALS_______________ CAMPUS AND CLASSROOM.

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264 268 278 282

283 283 284 287 287 289 295 297 300 303 305

THE

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Watertown, Wis., February 1924

y Number 9

FEBRUARY Damp and dreary is the air; Dark ami mournful arc the skies : Death ih pictured everywhere; Xd hii.d lnil the black crow cries.

S;t<l and dismal is the landscape: Dull ami gloomy arc the trees; Clicerless arc the l)r.'ars and wild grape; Snow has covered dead-grey leaves.

Sluggish, churlish flows the river Hindered l>y the icc-bound shore; I .istiess sits a somber beaver Dimlv outlined on the rockv floor.

Spring will come and lift the pall That i^chruary cold has brought, Just as Christ once died for all And through his blood Redemption bought.

—\V. Jaeger,

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ADVERTISING AND ADVERTISING Two kinds of advertising exist. The tolerable business adver­ tising and the intolerable personal advertising. The former has today become a special study as an art in our universities; the lat­ ter is of such a character that not the study, but rather the avoid­ ance of it, is necessary.

Advertising is by no means a modern institution. The Ancients had their mode of advertising as well as we, and it was not much different from ours. They had their signs, their billboards, and their painting. Pompeii offers us several such illustrations. Here we see a picture of two gladiators wrestling. It is an announce­ ment of a combat, to be staged at the amphitheatre tomorrow.

Across the street we see the figure of a goat, standing before a shop; it is a dairy. Yonder is an amusing illustration of a school­ master going through a “used-to-l)e” sacred ceremony with one of his pupils, who had perhaps given vent to an unusual amount of ignorance. It was the advertisement of a school. Most unusual!

Let a modern institution put such a symbol into its catalogue, and we should not wonder at the result. Many other specimens have been excavated.

The crier of ancient and medieval times was perhaps the most important medium through which publicity was attained. In those times, when printing was as yet an unknown art, and people could . not read, the best way of publishing some decree or happening was by the crier. Shops would have a man standing before the door calling the attention of the passers-by to the new wares that came in only yesterday aboard a ship from imperial Rome, or from the more remote Orient. In those days people would “hear” more.

We see everything, either in the paper, at the movies, or elsewhere.

This change has been brought about by the printing press.

Everything is printed. People haven't time to stop and listen to someone advertising the sale of some article. Instead, the concern will have posters printed and placed in conspicuous places, where people will see and read them. The firms will advertise their goods or articles in the daily papers and magazines, and thus reach the people in their own homes.

Extensive and elaborate advertising is not always a sign of a the superior quality of the goods advertised. One may even opposite: for a corporation that makes it a point to give satisfac­ tion will find that its produce will advertise itself sufficiently so that publicity through papers, sign boards, or bulletins will not be necessary. This can be applied especially to private advertising of professional men. Such men must become known through their —263—

merits. It is generally the quack that does this cheap advertising.

“Well, I must advertise, else the people won’t know there is such a man as I.” Perhaps it would be better for the public if they didn’t.

Of course, the most important of all advertising is that kind which one hears, not sees, particularly on the street corners, in the “hangouts,” and above all on our home grounds. When some of these professional “sljngers” have performed some new heroics, to l)e sure, the world must and shall hear about it. Look how they, all crowd around him, and take it all in with eyes, ears and mouth; nothing escapes them. The most astonishing feature, however, of this method to gain publicity is the result. It takes but a few monients and the disciples of that respective hero will have spread the news all over the premises, each one adding a few of his own inventions. Ah, advertising is truly an art!

This sort of advertising is harmful to a student body. The individual wants publicity, the classes want publicity.

Class advertising may be in place up to a certain point; but when this spirit once drowns out college spirit then it is time to I withdraw the ad. Especially is this true in the basketball season. ! Some of us talk, dream, and think nothing but basketball. This sport is changing^ from a diversion to a duty. How often doesn’t one hear remarks of hatred uttered against this or that player and more so against a whole class? It is no wonder that the games are not visited more frequently. Why make this class spirit the phase of your college life? We hear so much of lack of college spirit; doesn’t it come from too much individualism of private persons as well as of classes ? More might be said about the phrase, “Put the institution on the map,” but let this suffice.

The business corporations may profit through their daily column in the paper and magazine, but even there the idea of letting the goods talk for themselves will prove the best. As for putting ourselves, the class and the school on the map, let us not worry.

—M. O. K.,，26.

EIN IM STAATE MICHIGAN BEDEUTENDER ORT FUER DIE GESCHICHTE DER DEUTSCH—LUTHERISCHEN INDIANERMISSION NORDAMERIKAS. Leonhard C. Bernthal, ’18.

Komm’ mit mir, Freund, unci ich werde dir ein clem Herrn geweihtes Feld zeigen! Es ist kein beruehmtes, heissumstrittenes Schlachtfeld wie das von Gettysburg hierzulande, oder das an cler —264—

Marne drueben, (lereii Rulini unvergesslich in der Voelkergeschichte fortleben werden—in den Augen der Welt kann sich das Feld nicht mit jenen ruhmgekrocnten Feldern messen—und (loch uebertrifYt es die beiden ol)engenannten Felder Ruhm, denn hicrj siegte nicht brutale Gewalt 'vie auf jenen Feldern, sondern die allesbezwingcnde Liebe Jesu; nein, das Feld, das ich dir zeigen werde, ist sell on laengst in der Erinnerung der meisten Menschen erloschen.

Nur wenige nocli kennen den Ort, ja, selbst die heranwachsende Jugend jener Umgegend und aucli Leute, clie schon viele Jahre clort gewohnt haben, wissen nicht einmal recht, was das Feldd eigen tlich vorstellen soil. Die Mehrzahl von ihnen kann kaum dem in cler Gegend nicht Bekannten sagen, wo das Feld zu fiiiden sei.

Sein sich von Jahr zu Jahr melir verwildernder Zustand zeugt davon, dass auch clie deutsch evangelisch-lutheriche Christenheit ihn schier vergessen hat, besonders die unsrer Schwestersynode, denn sie geht der Ort am meisten .an. Aber keine Gesellschaft kuemmert sich um diesen historischen Platz, wie sie sich um (las erste Seminargebaeude zu Perry Co., Missouri, gekuemmert hat.

Sollte ihnen dieser Ort nicht ebenso wichtig sein wie jener? Keine Denktafel, oder irgendein Denkstein, zeigt die Namen der Helden an ,die liier mit grosser Selbstverleugnung ihrem Heilande treu auf diesem Schlachtfefde gegen die heidnische Macht der Finsternis fochten und siegten,—das Feld, von dem ich rede, ist ein beredter Zeuge (lessen—ihr Name ist schon vielfach der juengeren deutschlutherischen Generation entschwunclen. Ihr Kampf war ein schwerer, ihr Sieg ein gewaltiger一“Das Kreuz, das diese Graeber ziert, be^eugt, sie haben triumphiert.” Doch genug—Gott der Herr kennt die Staette und die Namen derer, die hier der hoellischen Macht Beute auf Beute entrissen, wie auch die Namen clerer, die durch die segensreiche Arbeit sich hingebender Missionare, selig im Herrn entschlafen, hier ill re letzte Ruhestaette gefunden haben, 'venn auch die nur auf ihren Ruhm bedachte Welt, von der man es kaum envarten kann, dass sie Erinnerungen an solche Flecken aufrecht erhaelt, und clie undankbare deutsch-lutherische Christenheit, denen es am allermeisten zukaeme, soldie Ileiligtuemer ihren Kindern zu erhalten, damit sie nie vergaessen, welch* eine herrliche Kraft Gottes das Evangelium von Christo ist, selig zu machen alle. die daran glauben, es nicht der Muehe 'vert halten, diesen fuer die Geschichte der deutsch-lutherischen Indianermission so beteutenden Ort von dem Verwildern und Zerfallen und Vergessenwerden zu bewahren.

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irW~MiXtk ^:J unser lieber alter Doktor Ernst, der mich zu allererst auf diesen interessanten Indianerfriedhof aufmerksam machte, und das kam so:

Es war im Juni des Jahres 1921. Ich hatte mein Studium auf dem Seminar beendigt und einen Beruf nach St. Louis-Alma, Mich­ igan, angenommen. Ehe ich mich aber ins Amt begab, wollte ich noch einmal alle meine Freunde unter den Professoren der Watertowner Anstalt und unter den Pastoren meiner Heimatsgegend trcffen, (lenn sobald wuerde ich sie nicht wieder selien. Ich entschloss mich deshalb, als Gast der damals in Beaver Dam, Wiscon­ sin, tagenden Delegatenkonferenz beizuwohnen, und es gelang mir auch, diesen Entschluss auszufuehren. Unter den Professoren und Pastoren, (lie mich fragten, wo es nun hinginge, war auch mein lieber alter Lchrer, Herr Doktor Ernst. Ich antwortete, es ginge nun nach St. Louis, Michigan. Er entgegnete: “Das ist ja ein beruehniter Platz. Das wissen Sie viellercht noch garnicht.” Ich sahe ihn gross an, und er muss cs mir vom Gesicht gelesen haben, class ich nichts von der Beruehmtheit dieses Ortes wusste, clenn ohne auf meine Antwort zu warten, fuhr er fort und erzaehlte mir kurz aber ausfuehrlich die Geschichte der Indianermissionsstation Bethanien, von (lessen Vergangenheit nur dieser einsame Indianer­ friedhof noch prcdigt. Er schloss seine Erzaehlung mit den folgcndcn Wortcn : “Ich liabe mir diesen Friedhof einmal angeschaut, als ich zur allcgcmeinen Synode in Saginaw war, denn der Platz war fucr mich interessant. Er ist von grossem historischen Wert fuer die Geschichte der deutsch-lutherischen Inclianermission Nordamerikas. Wenn Sie nun nach St. Louis kommen, versaeumen Sie nicht, sicli diesen Ort anzuschauen, denn die Geschichte, die damit verbunden ist, ist eine bereclte.” Es kann sich einer leicht vorstellen, class meine Ncugier sehr hoch gestiegen war, und ich mir den Tag herbeisehntc, an dem ich zum erstenmal diesen interessanten und becleutenden Ort zu sehen bekaeme. Auf derselben Konferenz erfuhr ich von Professor Carl Bolle, class er ein von dem ersten ^Iissionar der dortigen Mission verabfasstes Buch habe, in dem er die Gegend, seine Erlebnisse unter den Indianern, die Indianer, usw. beschrieben hatte. Der Tftel des Buches sei **Im Ur'vald.”

Ich borgte mir (las Buch und las es mit hoechstem Interesse durch.

Auch bemuehte ich mich, und nicht ohne Erfolg, mir die darinenthaltenen Zeichnungen tief einzupraegen, damit ich etwa zu meiner Zufriedenheit konstantieren koennte, wo das Pfarrhaus, die Kirche, die Schule und andere Gebaeulichkeiten gestanden haben muessten, indem ich den nur noch vorhandenen Friedhof als Ausgangspunkt benutzte.

Mein Interesse an der Sache sollte aber noch femer gesteigert werden. Bei Gelegenheit einer Auktion im Seminar kriegte ich die

Zeitschrift Loehes *'Mitteilungen aus und ueber Nordamerika” in die Haende. Ich warf sie erst beiseite und wuerdigte sie keines Blickes. Aber ienes Tages blaetterte ich cloch einmal drill heruni unci fand beini Durchlesen derselben zu mcinem grossen Erstaunen, dass mein seliger Vorfahr und Namensgenosse als Kommiteemitglied mitwirkte, welches einen zu einer Indianermissionsstation eignenden Flecken aussuchen solltc, und class er bei dieser Gelegcnheit nicht weit von dem Ort entfernt war, wo ich, sein Nachkomme, 75 Jahre spaeter als Prediger wirken sollte. Laut des Berichts (Kirchliche Mitteilungen aus und ueber Nordamerika, 1848, Nro. 9) kam es clamals aber noch nicht zu einer Missionsstation, denn er lautet, dass es nicht gut sei, in eiiic so freie und abgclcgene Gegend zu ziehen, die zu hinreichendem Fcldbau fuer eine groessere Kolonie keine Aussicht darboete, solangc noch besserc Gegendcn offen staenden. (Der Boden ist eben auf der Stelle sandig und wird wohl auch frueher, da der Urwald noch stand, in der so unmittclbaren Naehe des Pine Rivers sumpfig gewescn sein, dcshalb der ablehnende Bericht.) Wie es aber trotzdcm zu einer Mission (laselbst kam, entnehme ich folgendem Bericht: (Mitteilungen, 1848, Nro. 10) '*Doch wichtiger als (lies vcrspricht (lie Einladung zu werden, die Pamasike an Baierlein ergehen Hess, ganz zu ihm auf sein Indianerfeld zu ziehen und ihn und seine Bande zu unterrichten.

Eben sind dort 6 Mann mit dem Bau eincs Manses beschacftigt und waehrend ich dies sellreibe ist auch (lie zarte Frau Baierlein auf einem Canoe dorthin abgegangen.” Sie bmuchten also keine Missionsstation suchen, denn die Missionsstation suchtc sie. Dies war der Anfang der Mission Bethanien—das Township heisst lieutc noch so, genannt nach dieser Station—von (lessen einstiger, herrlicher Missionsarbeit unter den verschicdenen Staemmen der Algonquinen der erwaehnte Indianerfricdhof einc bereclter Zeuge ist.

Es ist nicht meine Absicht, eine Geschichte dieser Mission zu verabfassen, die vom Jahre 1848-1869 bestand, bis der geldgierige und gewissenslose Yankee mit seinem fuer clen Indianer umviderstehlichen Feuerwasser der Mission ein Endc machte, und die Indianer von der Regierung entweder nach Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, oder sonst wo nach einer Reservation gebracht wurden, wo ilire Nachkommen noch heute hausen. Letzten Sommer starb im hohen Alter der letzte Indianer in der Naehe von Mt. Pleasant, der noch Missionar Baierlein persoenlich kannte und auch Pastor August Craemer, bei clem er in Frankenmuth, Mich., zum Konfirmandenunterricht ging. Sonderbar, und cloch leiclit erklaerlich war es, ass der Vollblutindianer, der Deutsch gelernt hatte und es lesen unc reden und verstehen konnte; es aber nie sprach, sondern immer eng isch redete, auf seinem Krankenbette von seinem Pastor ver—267—

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langte, class er mit ihm deutsch beten, aus der deutschen Bibel vorlesen und ihm die herrlichen Trostsprueche aus Gottes Wort deutsch sagen sollte. Trotz seines hohen Alters hatte er alles, was er von Bibelspruechen und Liederversen in der Schule gelernt hatte, noch gilt im Gedaechtnis. Er war vielleicht das letzte herrliche Zeugnis von den reichen Fruechten, die diese Mission hat einheimsen duerfcn. Der juengste Tag wire! uns einst vollen Aufschluss darueber geben. Meine Absicht war nur, diesen fuer die Geschichte der deutsch-lutherischen Indianermission Nordamerikas so bedeutenden Indianerfriedhof vielen, die nicht einmal wissen, class er existiert, oder \venn sie es wissen, ihn nie sehen werden, zu beschreiben, damit die aucli ctwas von diesem historisch so wertvollen Ort erfahren. Jcdcr aber, deni sich Gelegenheit darbietet einmal diesen weihevollen Ort /.u bctrelen und anzuschauen, sollte diese Gelegen­ heit wah rn eh men, denn inncrhalb der Synodalkonferenz sincl wahrlich nicht sehr viclc historisch bcruclimte noch vorhandene Plaetze, oder Bauten, die uns von grossen, fruelieren Zeiten predigen, und es kann nur cine segensrciche Wirkung haben, wenn unsere lutherische Jugcnd mit solchen historisch bedeutenden Plaetzen bekannt wird, ck*nn die mcisten untcr uns verleben ihre Tage ohne je einen solchen weihevollen Ort gesehen oder betreten zu haben.

Psalm 78, 2-4: “Ich will anftun zu Gleichnisspruechen memen Mund, ich will hcrvorspriuleln lassc*n Ractsclfragen aus der Vorzeit. Was wir gchocret h.uben und infolgedessen wissen, ja, was unsere Vaetcr uns crzachlt haben, duerfen wir nicht verhehlen ihren Kindcrn, wir. die wir dem nachkommenden Geschlechte Jehovahs Lob und J\uhm verkuendigen, und seine Macht und Wun­ der, clie er getan liat.” Ich bin uebergluecklich, class es mir vergoennt war, \vc*nigstcns diesen fuer die Geschichte der deutschlutherischcn Indianermission Nordamerikas bedeutenden Friedhof betreten und angcschaut haben zu duerfen. Und was ich daselbst gesehen und dabei empfunden habe, will ich euch nun mitteilen.

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SINCERE FRIENDSHIP Sequel to La Fleur.

Richard W. Matuscliek, ’26.

George Barnard sat at his desk, in a hot inland city, thought­ fully lingering a bit of violet-scented note paper that lay conspicu­ ously on top of a dreary looking pile of business letters, contracts and documents of all sorts.

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The man’s face was colorless, and there were weary lines in it, this sultry July afternoon, lines that were not altogether the resuit of bodily fatigue.

George Barnard had lived and struggled ancl suffered much since that day, five summers ago, when he had turned his back upon a certain fair island in the north, and, at the same time, upon an idle and wasted past, and had gone home to retrieve his father’s financial losses and to comfort the old man’s last few years as a hopeless invalid.

It was two years now since he had been relieved of that care,一 two years in which the young man had felt sadly alone ancl purposeless. In the business world he had made good, ancl had lifted the stigma of debt and failure from his father’s name, at the same time making his own name count for something in the world of affairs.

But, on that fairy isle of the northern straits, Barnard had left behind him something besides a fruitless past. He had left there the girl of his dreams, the one great love of all his life. The little “La Fleur,” whom he had disentangled from a wooded clifFsidc at Mackinac, still bloomed sweetly in his heart, although she had slowly but surely faded out of his life,—just how and why, Barnard was, even yet, too bewildered to realize.

During the months of that first winter, Barnard had written long letters full of tender passion to La Fleur D' Arcy, pour­ ing out his present longings and his hopes for the future. The littlg Island girl had responded with a few, shy notes that only served to deepen her lover’s hunger for her. Summer came again, but Barnard’s work and his father’s need of him bound him closely at home, and tHat greeii island in the north saw him not. Then La Fleur’s letters suddenly ceased.

In his anxiety and loneliness, George finally wrote to his cousin Marian Deming, who had just returned to her eastern home after a summer at Mackinac, and begged her to give him news of La Fleur. i Mrs. Deming replied with a long., breezy letter, telling of the summer’s gaieties, and finally, toward the close casually dashed off the following paragraph: “Oh, yes,―you want to know something about that little French girl you lost your head over a year ago. Well, my dear boy, it’s a good thing you didn’t go back this summer; for I hear the girl is going to make a much more suitable match than you would even have been for her. In fact, she is to marry one of her own Islanders, I believe a pilot, or something, on one of the lake steamers. I understood the wedding was to come off, this fall, or as soon as the lake travel closes for the season. The girl's —269—

grandfather, by the way, died several months ago; so she is free from that care. ul did not see much of the child this summer—we all lived in such a whirl, up at the Grand. But Georgie, my dear fellow, you know perfectly well it never would have clone—anything real serious between you and her. I’m heartily glad you were sensible enough to see the folly of your infatuation, and stay a'vay.”

So stunned was the young man by this blow, that for nearly two months he accepted it dumbly as a stroke of Fate, and made no effort to confirm the story.

Then, at last, in desperation, he wrote to the girl herself, de­ manding to know the truth of the report. It was mid-winter before he received an answer to his letter. The girl's reply contained but a few words of gentle friendliness, whose - import would have puzzled Barnard, had he not been too blinded, by the pain they gave him, to think of anything else.

"Dear Monsieur,” she wrote, “f3o you not feel that it is much better so?—Far, far better for you; and for me?—Ah, but that does not so much matter. For i. am only a little Island girl, not fitted to live in any world hut this, with the woods, the rocks, and the water for my friends. You are a great man of affairs, and your broad road loads far away from my humble forest trail. May the bon Dieu bless you, Monsieur, and bring you all happiness, is the ea*rncst prayer of your little Island friend. La Fleur.”

She had refrained from signing her new name, Barnard be­ lieved, out of some subtle consciousness that it would give him pain. Otherwise, ihe letter was, to him, convincing and final.

Bravely he set himself to bear this hurt. But he suffered; for . his love of this girl had taken deep root in the man’s whole nature, and could not be lightly pulled up and thrown away.

LittJe by little* he shrank into himself, made new friends, and to old acquaintances showed, always, a gravely indifferent, selfabsorbed personality.

And thus the years had slipped by. Barnard had never gone back to the Fairy Isle, where he liad found and lost so much. Nor had he ever heard, or asked, further news of La Fleur. D’ Arcy.

Only the memory of his little Flower lingered, sweet and pure, in his heart, like some fair blossom that has died on earth, to bloom again in a far, white Spirit-land.

The violet-scented note which Barnard was idly fingering on this hot summer afternoon, was from Ida Wendt, a seventeen-yearold girl, whose father, dying the year before, had left her to his guardianship, both as to her person and her fortune. The girl’s mother had died, many years ago, and Ida now made her home —270—

with an elderly spinster cousin, with whom, this summer, she was sojourning at Mackinac.

An ardent, girlish admiration for her grave young guardian (for Barnard was yet a man in the thirties) had sprung up in the heart of fair Ida, and the violet-perfumed note was an eager plea that he should join her in her island Paradise.

“Don’t you hear the blue waves calling you, and the whisper­ ing pines, and all the loveliness of Mackinac just begging you to come?” she wrote, rapturously.

“I have just come back from a walk around the island by the shore road, and, O Guardy, I’m simply intoxicated by it all! I feel as though I’d been flying! The sunshine was dancing jigs on the blue, blue water, and seemed to be throwing kisses at me; and the breeze was so ‘piney’ that I wanted to sing and dance, myself!

Oh, how can you stay away from this heavenly place, and mope all day, in a stuffy old office? Why, Guardy, it’s like preferring—, well, you know,—the other place,—wlicn the gates of Heaven are open before you!，’ George smiled, as he re-read the girlish rhapsody, but there was a fierce, sudden clutching of the old pain at his heart, the memory-picture Ida had evoked was so vivid and true.

After all, why not go back, he asked hiiiiself, sternly. The past was dead, and perhaps a return to the scche of his lost Par­ adise, and the sight of La Fleur married, irrevdtabl}% to another, might help to bury the ghost that haunted him. ^ “By Jove, I’ll try it!” cried the man desperately, pushing aside the mass of letters and seizing the telephone.

Fifteen minutes later, his desk was locked, and within another hour, Barnard was on his way to the. station, with a hurriedly packed suitcase in his hand. The sam知veiling saw him boarding a steamer whose prow was headed for'tlic,northern straits. 氺

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A confused dream of murmuring..Raters and shimmering moonlight, of azure, foam-flecked wavc^i-dance with sunbeams, of misty, swift flying shores and bustling ports, of fellow-passen­ gers, eager with interest and fluttering with happy anticipation,一 were, to George Barnard, the night and clay that followed.

Almost constantly he kept his post at the steamer’s bow, on the upper deck, where he was much alone. And ever his eyes searched the far horizon, watching, long before the time of possible arrival, for the first glimpse of that Great Turtle, which, five years ago. lie had seen fade away in a mist of mingled hopes and fears.

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heartstrings, despite all the arguments of his reason and common sense.

And when, at last, the lovely isle of his dreams rose majestic before him, with the red and gold robes of the sunset about it like a mantle, the dim, foolish hope in his heart thrilled into something like a solemn promise of resurrected joy, unsubstantial, yet unde­ niable in its effect upon the whole being of the man.

“My dear Mr. Barnard, what do you suppose is the matter, up there ? We’ve been blocked here for five minutes and I don’t dare let the driver leave the horses to go and investigate. Oh, I’m so glad you happened along! Do go and find out what the crowd is looking at, won’t you?”

It was some three days after Barnard's arrival at Mackinac, The first day or two he had devoted to his enthusiastic young ward, letting her guide him hither and thither over the island, to her heart's content, point out her favorite haunts, and rhapso­ dize over the island's loveliness.

This morning, lie had slipped away early for a solitary tramp . through the woods, about whose winding, leafy trails clung so many bitter-sweet memories. By his side glided the wraith of his sweet, lost love, as she had walked with him there, in the tender beauty of her fair, young person, such a little, little while ago!

Hours slipped by unheeded and Barnard, wrapped in the soltude of his own thouglits, emerged, in rather a dazed state of mind, at a point near Sugar Loaf, and was aroused from his oblivon by the sound of many excited voices, and the sight of a crowd of people gathered around the base of the great rock and gazing ntently at something near its summit.

A long line of carriages was blocked along the road, and Barn­ ard found himself close to one in which sat Miss Martha Stiller, Ida’s spinster cousin, an elderly, dried-up little woman, who was, just now, in a state of great nervous excitement.

At her request, he quickly made his way past the carriages and into the crowd. The sight that met his eyes when at last he stopped and looked up froze the young man with terror. Sil­ houetted against the blue sky, dizzily close to the narrow rocky summit of Sugar Loaf, crouched the figure of a young girl, cling­ ing desperately to a point of rock, and wavering uncertainjy upon a precarious foothold of undergrowth. The girl was uttering low moans of fear, and, even at that height, her slight figure could be seen to tremble violently.

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“Don’t, man,—for the love of God! Don’t you try to go after her. Let the girl get her, she can do it. Look at her! They say she’s an Island girl, and surefooted as a mountain goat. Two or three men did try it, but they were clumsy, and only frightened the poor little thing up there so that she came horribly near losing her grip An instant’s reflection told Barnard that the man was right.

Life in a city office does not fit one for scaling rocky heights. Andi his gaze was now caught, too, by a second girlish figure climbing stea dily, and with quiet confidence, to the rescue of poor little Ida. A sensation of something familiar about that climbing figure caught him by the throat, and for an instant his heart seemed to stop beating. Then, recovering himself Barnard held his breath and waited.

Slowly, but surely, the rescuer was nearing the quivering, sobbing- girl at the summit. A moment, which seemed like hours to the onlookers, and a slender arm was thrown about the form of Ida Wendt, holding her firmly. The frightened girl gradually grew more calm, and allowed herself, finally, to be assisted to a broader ledge of rock, and little by little, together the two girls made the perilous descent in safety.

Then Ida promptly fainted and was put into the waiting arms of her guardian, while the people surged about the other girl, shaking her hand and praising her courage and skill.

Suddenly the crowd parted, and the girl, trying to escape from the plaudits that seemed only to embarrass her, stood face to face with George Barnard. And he, across the inert form of the girl in his arms, looked straight into the eyes of the girl he loved,一his little, lost Flower!

A low cry escaped him, but La Fleur uttered no sound. With a face as white as the summer gown she wore, she tried to smile at him,—failed piteously,一and broke away through the crowd, into the woods, running like a hunted deer. 氺

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that morning, had made up her mincl to venture the ascent. (Ida did not tell her cousin, however, that her prime motive had been to win her guardian’s admiration for her bravery.)

She had arrived at the top without any serious difficulty, only to find that the descent was quite another matter! One look down­ ward from her lofty perch had made her head swim, and a slight misstep had caused her to lose her nerve altogether. As passersby, attracted by the sight of her predicament, had begun to gather, her nervous terror increased. Then she heard one or two inexperienced men awkwardly attempting the ascent, and had cried out to them to go back and let her alone, or she would fall. The rest her cousin knew,—and Oh, Ida didn’t want to talk or think about it, anymore,—it was such a horrible memory!

But who was the girl that had climbed up there and helped her down, she wondered. Miss Stiller did not know, but believed she had overheard one of the drivers speak of her as “La Fleur”一 some Island girl, she supposed.

But we must reward her, Cousin Martha; do find out where she lives.”

Miss Stiller promised to attend to the matters at once.

“Perhaps Guarcly can find out for us. By the way, where is Guardy?” queried the girl, pettishly. “He hasn’t been near me since I came back to the hotel! I might be dead, by this time, for all he kno'vs!” ' “He seemed to be in a great hurry about something■，” said Miss Stiller; “he went away, as soon as I reported that you were lying down and resting comfortably.”

“That was hours ago!” exclaimed Ida. “Where can he be?”

Little Miss Ida felt that she had good reason to be aggrieved at Barnard’s neglect. For, schoolgirl fashion, she believed her­ self to be madly in love with her handsome guardian, and this evidence of his indifference wounded her young pride sorely.

She sought relief presently in pouring forth an account of her adventure, and her subsequent anguish of spirit over her idol’s base desertion, in a long letter to her bosom friend, Mary Price, who was summering in Florida.

“O Mary dear,” she wrote in conclusion, “just suppose I had been brought back to the hotel a corpse! I guess ,then, he wouldn’t have rushed off, quite so unceremoniously! I almost wish I had been! It would have been sweeter far, I am sure, to have had him sitting by my silent form cold in death, than to be alive (but a nervous wreck), and cruelly deserted by my heart’s clearest!

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I grow faint with grief and this torturing suspense. If you should never hear from me again, you will know that I have died of a broken heart! Adieu!

“Your sincere and ever faithful friend, “Ida Wendt； Ida had scarcely finished this tragic epistle, when her cousin appeared, to ask if she felt well enough to come downstairs and meet a young man who claimed to be a cousin of Mr. Barnard’s.

“His name is Fred King,” said Miss Stiller, referring to the card in her hand. “He says he is from Chicago, and arrived on the noon boat. Seeing Mr. Barnard’s name on the hotel register, he made some inquiries, found he was in our party, ancl sent up his card to me. Now he is asking for the pleasure of meeting you also.

“He seems to be a very nice young man,” added Miss Stiller, “But—are you sure you feel able to see him?

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“Oh my dearest, such an interesting thing has happened since writing the above, that I must add a line or two, to tell you about it!

“Well the most delightful young man has appeared on the scene,—as handsome as a prince. I-Ie，s a Chicagoan, and a cousin of Guardy’s. I’ve just had the most charming afternoon with him.

We sat on the piazza for a while and talked, and then he hired a stunning trap, and took me for a drive. O Mary, you would be perfectly crazy about him! But it’s no use, my dear, because he says he prefers blondes. And you ought to have seen how lie looked at me, when he said it! He has such ravishing eyes; though they are not exactly the dreamy kind, but,—well, sparkly, I should call them.

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the name of the girl who rescued me. When I told him that “La Fleur” was all we knew, as yet, he actually jumped, and said, ‘By Jove! And George here again!’ ” “Of course 1 asked him what in the world he meant by that.

And then, Mary dear, he confided to me that Guardy was in love with this girl, five years ago, and he didn’t believe he had ever seen her since; and that his (Mr. King’s) mother had told hin> long ago that the girl was married. uO Mary, it surely was a pity. Of course we compromised on Mr. King changing the subject by inviting me to the ball, tonight.

“Of course I accepted, and am going to wear my very prettiest, newest gown, of pale blue and silver. But, O Mary, I can’t stop thinking about Mr. Barnard (for I don't feel like calling him by a more familiar term, since he has actually lowered himself by running after a married woman). Indeed, my feelings toward him have ^changed entirely, and I’ve discovered that my heart isn’t the least bit broken! I should say not,—by such a man as that!

Of course, poor papa never knew about this—this dreadful affair, or he would never have selected him as my guardian. O dear, what a wicked world this is! I’m glad Mr. King has never done anything so dreadful. He,says he never knew the meaning of love, until today, and when I asked him what had happened today, he一he just looked at me, and didn’t say a word! And then I said I must go up and dress for dinner. And, O dear, I must, this very minute; it’s terribly late!”

George stumbling; blindly onward followed no conscious trail.

Instinct led the man, after weary hours of madness (of which he could never afterwards give an account), to the little pinevvoods path, where, five years ago, he had told La Fleur D’ Arcy of his sincere friendship, and had received the first warm kiss of her young lips.

Ethereal as a spirit, she rose before him, suddenly on the path, her white gown shadowy and unreal, in the deepening twilight.

An instant she fluttered there, like a spirit poised for flight; then, lifting her arms. La Fleur came straight toward him, no longer hesitating, a great triumph of joy in her white but radiant face.

I love you, m’sieu! Nothing else matters,” she said quietly, laying her arms about his neck, while the man half-sobbing crushed the girl to his heart. Then pushing him away, with all her young strength. La Fleur imprisoned his two hands in her little ones, and whispered, pantingly: —276—

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ttnit ^M'sieu, after this little minute, I will give you back—to her.

Because 1 save her life, I think—she will forgive me this little, little time of joy. For, after this, she will have you, for always^ every, every day, m'sieu. And I—ah, mon Dieu!’’

With a pieteous cry, she clung to him again, quivering in every fibre of her tender body. **La Fleur,” cried Barnard, hoarsely, “of whom are you talking? To whom would you give me back?”

“To—to your wife, m’sieu. Was it not she whom I helped down from the greats rock, this morning?”

“My wife? No!” cried Barnard, with sudden bitterness.

“You deprived me of the only ’wife I ever wanted, La Fleur, when, four years ago, you married that other man,—whose name I have never learned,—nor wished to learn V* The girl’s arms dropped, and she stepped back from him droop­ ing like a blossom which a too rough wind has broken.

“You—believed一that?” she asked, in a strangely pathetic little voice.

“Believed it? Why shouldn’t I believe it? You didn’t deny it, when I asked you. My goodness, La Fleur! Isn’t it true?”

"There was a time, m’sieu, when I thought it was going to be true. There was a man who wanted to marry me, and I—I almost gave him my promise. They told me,—Mrs. Dcming told me,— that I had better forget you,—as you were sure to forget me. She said you were going to be a great man, soon; and that it would spoil your life, to be tied to—to one like me.

“And so, m’si_eu, because I loved you so much, I let you believe that I was married. But Oh, I could not,—when the time came, m’sieu,—I could not marry him!—I told him all, m’sieu, and he was good and kind and forgave me.

“TJien,” the girl continued, tremulously, “last summer, Mrs. Deming met me by the shore, and told me you were to marry a beautiful young girl who was your ward, and that she would bring you much money and high position. So, when she asked me if I were happily married, I only answered, *1 am not unhappy, madame.’ And perhaps I did not know the most terrible unhappi­ ness, m’sieu, until this morning, when I saw you with her in your arms. And your eyes, O m’sieu, the look in your eyes.”

Covering her o\yji eyes with her hands, La Fleur swayed toward him. And now the man caught and held her to his breast, in a strangely mingled passion of throbbing gladness, of furious resentment, and of triumphant possession. They had cheated him out of years of joy, but no one should ever take her from him' again!

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Darkness stole upon them, ere they once more became con­ scious of any world beyond their love; even then, they were con­ tent to wait in each other’s arms, until a white torch of moonlight came to guide them through the pines, to the crest of the cliff above the town.

A cluster of twinkling lights, the little village lay spread be­ low them; and stretching away into the infinity a vast sheet of moonlit water seemed to smile lip at the lovers in beautiful bene­ diction. Now and then the soft note of a distant bell broke upon their ears or a wave of sweet music swept up to them out of the shining silence. ^Beloved/* whispered the man, in his enchantment, “we will never leave your fairy island! It shall be our Paradise.”

I The girl crept closer to him, and laid her soft cheek against his own.

“No, ni’sieu,” she answered slowly. “You do not belong here.

You are a man, and the world needs you.”

“But, Sweetheart,” and the man's voice was trembling strange­ ly, “you have not ceased to love vour Island “No, was her quiet answer; “No, m’sieu. But I have never been truly liappy on my beautiful Island, since you went away.”

Lifting his eyes in sudden reverence to the star-lit sky, an echo of his own words, uttered years ago in a sublime faith, crept into the man’s heart: “Oil, you are very beautiful, and strangely bewitching, you Siren of Islands

THE CALL OF THE WILD. Waklemar Rupp,，25.

Four or five miles up the river from Garoopona stood a lone­ ly hut within the shadow of a high hill, three sides of which were washed by the waters of a great river. Across the stream was a forest, sloping down in pleasant glades from the mountains, while on this side were steep, rocky bluffs, beyond which stretched the great grassy plain, green and level, and seeming in the far dis­ tance to meet the sky.

In the cottage lived a shepherd and his wife with one little boy, about eight years old, a strange, wild little bushchild, without any knowledge of the world, and without acquaintance with any human being except his father and mother. He was unable to read a line; he had never been taught the difference between right and wrong; he was as much of a little savage as you could find any—278—*

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where. And yet he was beautiful to look upon; he was active as the wild deer of the forest, and fearless as a lion. Being yet too small to help his father with the sheep, he would wander all the long summer days about the river bank, up an down the beautiful rock-walled paradise between the water’s edge and the high, level plains. Often when he looked across the stream at the forest he thought he could see other children beckoning to him to cross and play in that merry land of ever-charming lights and shadows. It grew quite into a passion with the little boy to get across and play there, and one day when his mother was busy washing some wool near the bank of the stream, he said to her, “Mother, what country is that across the river?”

“The forest, my child.”

“There are pretty flowers and ripe berries over there, are there not, mother ? Why may I not cross and play there?”

“The river is too deep, child, and an ugly elf lives in the water under the stones.”

“Who are the children th.it play across there?”

“Black children.” *4No white children ?n “No, my child, none but fairies. Don’t go near them, they’ll lead you on and on, nobody knows where. Don't try to cross the river, my child, or you’ll l)e dro'viied.”

But next day the passion was stronger with him than ever.

Quite early on the glorious, cloudless, midsummer day, he was down by the river side, sitting on a rock, with his shoes and stock­ ings off, paddling his feet in the clear, warm water, and watching the thousands of little fish in the shallows, leaping and flashing in the sunlight. Never had the river been so low. He stepped in, it scarcely reached his ankle. Now surely he might get across.

He stripped himself, and carrying his clothes, waded through the water, which never reached above his waist, all across the long, yellow, pebbled shallow. And there he stood on the beautiful for­ bidden ground.

He quickly dressed himself and hurried onward to view his new kingdom, richer and far fairer than he had dreamed. Such wild flowers, and such berries! And when he had tired of them, such fern boughs, six or eight feet long. What tales he would have for,his father tonight! He would bring him here, and show him all the wonders, and perhaps he would build a new hut over here, and come and live in it. Perhaps the pretty young lady, with feathers in her hat, whom he had one day seen riding over the plains, lived somewhere here, too.

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There is something like the gleam of water on that rock. Take care! A snake! Now a soundin g rush through the wood, and a passing shadow. An eagle! He brushes so close to the child that lie strikes at the bird with a stick, and then watches him as he shoots up like a rocket, and measuring the fields of air in everwidening circles, hangs like a motionless speck upon the sky. Here is another creature. A tiny young native bear, hardly a foot long, a little gray beast, with funny eyes and an odd-Iooking face and broad flapping ears. It sits on a tree within easy reach. It is not afraid. The child lifts it down, and it sits contented on his shoulder and eats a leaf as they go along.

What a short day it has been. Here is the sun getting low, and the birds are already going to roost. The child would turn and go back to the river. Alas! What way? He was lost in the forest. He turned back and went, as he thought, the way he had come. But soon a talj clifT was seen rising up before him. How did it get between him and the river? Then he broke down, and that strange madness came over him which comes even over strong men when lost in the forest, a kind of despair, a loss of reason, which lias cost many a man his life. He was sure that the cliff was between him and home. He must climb it. Alas! Every step that he took carried him farther from the river and the hope of safety; and when, just at dark, he came to the top, he saw noth­ ing but cliff after cliff, mountain after mountain, all around him.

He had been wandering through deep ravines all day, and with­ out knowing it, was far into the mountains. Night was coming down, still and crystal clear, and the poor child was far away from help or hope. Sometimes walking, more often sitting down and weeping, he got through the night, and when the gray light of morning came up he was still stumbling along, and crying from time to time, “Mother, mother”—still nursing his little bear, his only companion, to his bosom, and still holding in his hand a few( poor flowers he had gathered up the day before. Up and on all day; and at evening, passing out of the timber, he began to climb the bald summit-ridge where one ruined tree held up its bare limbs against the sunset, and the wind came keen and frosty. So, with failing, feeble legs, he toiled upward still, towards the region of snow, towards the lofty nests of the eagles.

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and followed by Robert’s dog, Rover, were galloping away up the river. Neither spoke at first. They knew what a sad task they had undertaken. They scarcely hoped that any speed they might make would be of help to the pogr child, and yet they hurried onward. Cecil began: “Robert, I am sure that the child has crossed the river. If he had been on the plains he would have been seen from a distance in a few hours.” “I think you are right,” said Robert. “Let us go up on the other side, and search for marks along the bank.’’. In half an hour they were opposite the hut, and riding across to it to ask a few questions, they found the poor mother sitting on the doorstep, with her apron over her head, weeping. “We have come to help you,” said Robert. “Where do you think he is gone?” She answered with frequent bursts of grief, that some days before he had spoken of seeing white children across the water who beckoned him to cross and play; that she, knowing well that they were fairies, or perhaps worse, had warned him not to mind them; but that she had little doubt that they had helped him over and carried him away to the forest.

“Let us cross again,” said Robert; “he may be drowned, but I don’t think it.” In a quarter of an hour from starting they found a little way up the stream, one of the child’s stockings, which in his hurry to dress he had forgotten. Here brave Rover took up the trail like a bloodhound, and before evening, stopped at the foot of a lofty cliff. “Can he have gone up here?” asked Robert, as they gazed up the steep side of the rock. “Most likely,” answered Cecil. “Lost children always clinil) from height to height. I have heard this often from old woodsmen. Why they do so, God only knows.” .

The brave old dog was half-way up, looking1 back for them.

It took them until nearly dark to get their horses up ； and as there was no moon, and the way was full of dangerous places, they re solved to camp for the night. At early dawn they started afresh.

Both were more silent than before, and the dog, with his nose to the ground, led them slowly along the rocky ridge of the moun­ tains, ever going higher And higher. “It is not possible that the child had come up here，’’ said Robert. “Don’t you think we must be mistaken?” “The clog does not think so,’’ said Cecil. “He has something before him, not very far off. Watch him.” The trees were now few and small; the real forest was below them. A hundred yards before them was a dead tree, nn the highest branch of which sat an eagle. “Rover has stopped，” said Cecil: “the end is near.” “See,” said Robert, “there is a handkerchief under the tree.” “That is the boy himself,” said Cecil.

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he lay dead and stiff, one hand still grasping the flowers he had gathered on his last happy play-day, and the other laid as a pillow between the soft cold cheek and the rough cold stone. His holi­ day was over, his long journey ended. He had found out at last what lay beyond the shining river which he had watched so long.

THE NIGHT WIND. Sighing, sighing through the lordly pines, As the dirges of the dying, Blows the wind.

Softly, softly as the whispers of the widow On the coffin of her dead soul-mate, Her husband.

Through the swaying, swaying tree tops, Gleam the gorgeous luminaries Of the heavens.

Gleaming, gleaming through the tree tops.

They remind one of the yule-pine On the hearth.

Louder, louder now and colder, bolder, Plays the wind among the turrets Of the trees.

Deeper, deeper is the sighing. Crying!

Moaning! The uncanny moaning Of tlic dying!

Roaring, roaring through the wooden rafters, Of the rustic, rough abode Rides the wind.

Driving, driving on before its path Little cloudlets, clouds; then darken They the moon.

Drifting, drifting comes the crystal.snow; And the rocking pines are sifting It to dust.

Piling, piling banks of purest snow Blows the wind, and still is blowing Far into the night. 一A. Maaske, Prep., *24.

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FORMULA FOR A STUDENT’S CONTENTEDNESS. What is the formula for a student’s contentcdncss? Perhaps that he played a good game in basketball, read a good book, took a “shag” and had a long chat with a classmate, although lie didn’t do any more studying than just enough to “slip through on or perhaps not even that much. That is a formula for one kind of student, the kind that is out for “a good time or lots of fun.

Even in their case the happy boisterousness they show is forced.

They have to keep fighting down the worry over their studies by telling themselves that they will slip through. The student who prepares himself conscientiously for every recitation experiences the real “grand and glorious feeling.” That feeling is one that comes from the knowledge of doing your duty, of doing what you are sent here for, and of doing something for vour daily bread.

■_W. R,，25.

MISPLACED FAITH. Did you ever see the picture of an Indian fakir worshipping one of his many gods? He buries his head in a little pile of sand( —283—

and stands on his head and shoulders for TWO HOURS. What a foolish way of worshipping! What an odd god whom such wor­ ship can please! And yet this fakir implicitly believes that through this act he will gain favor in the eyes of his god. What a pity that such faith should be wasted. And why should it be? Why not give to the church, why not contribute to your foreign mission that the work among tlic foreign heathen can be carried on; that the blind faith of this Indian can be placed where it rightly be­ longs—in the Lord. Give up some of your pleasures now for such a cause and you will never regret it.

—W. O.，’27.

AN ILL-ADVISED INDOOR SPORT. Did you ever walk up to a group which had been talking excitedly, but which suddenly became silent as you approached, thus betraying the fact that you were tlie subject under discussion ? Ifnot, you have been spared a great embarrassment. But now, how often have you been a member jj；f such a group ? There are but few of who can truthfully say that we have never indulged in that deliglitfy! indoor sport of roasting someone behind his back.

Has that spurt any benefits ? We can think of but one, one that would conic from warning an innocent person against a wicked one by disclosing to tlic former tjie baseness of the latter. In our circles, however, such wicked persons are rare, and therefore unfavorable discussions of «*i person’s character can seldom be excused as being a warning. Usually such discussions are entered to pass the time a'vay. They furnish a peculiar pleasure, a pleasure sim­ ilar to that which a cat must have when playing with its victim.

But such malicious discussions bring no good. After one has in­ dulged in this sport o£ roasting, and then meets the person whose character he has just helped to tear to pieces, it is hard, very hard to look him straighli nto the eye or even to go near him. In this connection we are reminded of the Bible story of the adultress whom the Pharisees brought to Jesus. His answer, “He that is without sin among you. let him first cast a stone at her，’’ fits per­ fectly. When we roast someone, let us first consider our own weak­ nesses, and then perhaps the truth will dawn upon us that we are not the persons to judge anyone else. And then, when our conscience has been awakened and our Christian nature has asserted itself, then we will do the right thing, and, instead of picking holes in anyone, we will “defend him, speak well of him, and put the best construction on everything.”

—I. J. H., ’24.

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“ONE THING IS CERTAINDecember 28~~January 1 the Ninth Quadrennial Convention of the Student Volunteer Movement was held at Indianapolis. Nearly a thousand colleges and universities of the United States and Can­ ada were represented by over five thousand students, among them negro boys and girls and foreign students. It was a Student Vol­ unteer Convention in the interest of foreign missions, but the prob­ lems of the world, such as race and international relations, were also discussed since they have an influence on mission work. So much for the nature of the convention. The following claim that the convention makes for itself is more interesting. “One thing is certain, and that is that as a resiijt of the Indianapolis Student Volunteer Movement there will be a better world and that the pro­ gress of the Kingdom of God will be safe in the hands of the pres­ ent generation.” That's a big bite and the convention would hard­ ly have taken it, if the delegates ha/1 read Paul's first epistle to the Corinthians, ch. 3, verses 6-7, before convening, where Paul refers to his missionary labors and writes: “I planted, and A polios wat­ ered, but it was God who caused the growth. Therefore neither the man who plants, nor the man who waters is of any account, but only God who causes the growth.” Not man nor any plan of his for racial, international, religious adjustment can make the world better. To speak of reform and to plan ways of making the world better is folly. Reform work makes Atonement useless, makes Christ’s suffering and death a senseless deed. Reform work rejects the doctrine of the total depravity of man and therefore, the absolute necessity of Regeneration, by which process alone the world can be made better. The reformer makes of sin a bad habit or a moral disorder, but the Bible tells us that the sinner has depraved nature and cannot of his own strength work good deeds.

The reformer may have noble intentions, but if a Christian, he is not doing the work Christ wants him to do. The duty of Christians is not to do reform work. Christ never did. He never organized Temperance societies and the like. But Christ showed that re­ form is an inevitable result of Regeneration. The reformer turns the thing around. He strives for Regeneration through reform, whereas Christ shows us that where Regeneration is, there reform is and there alone. Hands off of reform! Ponder Paul’s warning, 1 Cor. 3: “Let every man take care how he builds; for no man can lay any other foundation than the one already laid~Jesus Christ.” One thing is certain, and that is that as a result of the Indianapolis Student Volunteer Movement Convention there will NOT be a better worlcj and that the world and the progress of the —285—

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-W. 0. W., '24.

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Zu Anfang dieses Monates dachten viele I Jerrcn liier oben, class der Winter schon vorueber sei. Es machte sich infolgedessen eiiie heitere Fruehlingsstimmung bemerkl)ar, uiul das Resultat war, class sogar die nuechterneren Geister unter uns von dieser unreifen Stimmung angesteckt wurclen. Herr Albrecht liatte sich von diesem Fruehlingsdusel dermassen hinreissen lassen, class cr seinen Judenkasten aus seineni Winterquartier in West Bend herausholte und nacli clem Seminar zurueckbrachte. Herr Holle lioltc schon seinen Fruehlingsschmuck aus der Mottenkammcr lieraus und staffiertc sich schon fuer den Fruehling aus. 11 err Rolula licss seinen dicken Pelzmantel in â&#x20AC;&#x153;cold storage" legen. Da brach ein gewaltiger Schneesturm uebcr unsere Umgegend aus, dor allc unreifen Fruehlingsschwaermer musstcn sich vor Sdiani vcrkriechen, und unser Schneekoenig, Herr Lehmann, kam wiedcr in sein Recht zurueck.

Turmhoch scheintder Schnee vor unserer Tucr /.u stehen und mit grimmiger Entschlossenheit holt der Schneckocnig seine Opfer zum Schneeschaufeln heran. Anstatt Blumcnpfluccken heisst es jetzt Schneeschaufeln.

Am Abend des grossen Schneesturmcs gondelten die Herren Meier, Arndt, Bolle und SifFring in die Stadt, ohne zu ahnen, welch grosses Unglueck ihnen vorschwebte. Wie sie den Rueckweg mit der Strassenbahn antraten, konnten sie wcgcn der verschlossencn Wege ihre Reise nicht bis zum Seminar fortsetzen. Von deni Strassenwagen im Stich gelassen, mussten sic per pedes ihre Reise fortsetzen. So um die Morgendaemmerung herum war es ihnen vergoennt, ihr Ziel zu erreichen.

Am 8. Februar besuchten die Gebrueder Uetzmann ihre Mut­ ter in Watertown.

Herr Buenger geht noch jeden Samstag nach Hause.

Herr Krause ist unser Bimmler diesen Monat. Bis jetzt hat er noch nicht seine Resignation eingereicht.

Am 3. Februar reiste Herr Boettcher nach Hause und am darauffolgenden Sonntag predigte er in Oshkosh.

Herr Saenger soil jetzt Schule in Bay View halten.

Herr Kuckhahn liatte kuerzlich sich so viel Geld angeeignet, class er nicht mehr wusste, was er dam it tun sollte. Auf den guten Rat seiner Zimmergenossen hin ging er zum Zahnarzt und ver-

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wandelte sein Geld in Gold und Hess beinahe alle zeine Zaehne vergolden.

Unser lieber Herr Jaster will in drei Jahren ein Polyhistor werden. Zu viel exegetische Arbeit noetigt ihn, nicht gleich diesem heissen Wunsch nachzukommen.

Herr Pastor Bernhard Westendorf, der noch aus dem heroischen Zeitalter herstammt, besuchte uns arme Epigonen am Encle des letzten Monates.—Auch besuchten uns die Pastoren K. Timmel und G. Press.

Wir hoeren, (lass Herr Brandt immer noch nicht ledig ist.

Herr Koch gehoert jctzt zum “civil service.” Wie die andern Beaniten hier oben, bekommt er sein dreimonatliches Gehalt.

Herr Wegemann kann sich einer stolzen Tat ruehmen. Am 3. Februar nalim Herr Wegemann an (1cm grossen “ski tournament” in Nashotah tcil. Wir freuen uns alle mit Herrn Wegemann, 、vcil er bei jenem Tournicr, an wclcliem 43 Wettkaempfer teil nahnien, den bencidenswerten Preis, ein “silver-plated humidor” gewann.

Herr Pankow soil so viel mit Arbeit behaftet sein, class er nicht nichr zur Singstunde gclit.

Herr Schink hat sich gesundhcitshalber aus Zimmer 52 entfernt und hat sich in Zimmer 38 niedergelassen. Die Insassen letzleren Zimmers sollcn keine Zwieljclliebhaber sein.

Sonst nimnit alles hier oben scinen normalen Lauf.

VERSPAETETE NACHRICHTEN AUS DEM SEMINAR. Es wirtl vor einer Wahl, wie wir ja wissen, sehr viel ueber die Leistungsfaehigkcitcn dieses oder jenes Kandidaten gesagt. Und derhalben ist es ja auch gar nicht ausgeschlossen, classs wir, cobwohl wir inbezug auf Politik, wie sie der Laie im Allgemeinen auffasst, nur als Kritiker bctciligt sind, sozusagen uns docli auch einmal an diesem Spiel beleiligen. Wie wir ja alle wissen, haben wir als Corona unsern vielbewaelirten “Jiin” Heidtke zum Praeses erwaehlt. Natuerlich gab es viele Mcinungsverschicdenheiten. Die ABMsche Scliule der 1 loeheren Kritik, die ja positiv ist, sah das Resultat zeitweilends als unguenstig an; denn sie meinte, man duerfe keinen Sozialisten ans Ruder bringen. Die BKKsche Schule, die ganz negativ ist, war auch nicht bereit, dem lieuen Praeses zu huldigen.

Jedoch, das Los war gcfallen. Die Arbeiterpartei hatte gesiegt.

Beide Schulen sassen nun als neutrale Beobachter da, und nach etlichen Wochen gelangten sie zu clem einstimmigen Urteil: —288—

Herr Heidtke ist ein guter Praeses.

(1) die ABMsche Schule sagt so; (2) die BKKsche Schule aeussert sich auch demgemaess; (3) die Corona erkennt ilin als solchen an.

Denn (a) Unser Jim ist fast Tag unci Nacht auf den Beinen und kuemmert sich viel um das Wohl und Welle seiner constitu­ ents. Jede Nacht, mag es noch so kalt sein, geht unser Jim um circa 2 U.hr morgens * run ter und fixt den Boiler.’ Solche ausserordentlichen Leistungen haben wir bis jezt nur clem Jim zuschreiben koennen. (b) Unser Waldemar, so heisst unser Jim bekanntlich mit Vornamen, ist auch eine selir wachsame Persoenlichkeit. Wenn unser Bimmler etwa sich verschlafen hat oder jemancl ihm waehrend der Nacht die Uhr verstellt hat, (lann eilt er ini vollen Galopp die Treppen auf und ab, und ini Nu ist die ganze Corona wach! Ein wahrer Held, unser Praesses!

II. Herr Heidtke ist auch ein grosser Geschichtler.

(1) “Vic” Berger sagt so; (2) Herr Andreuch sagt so; denn unser Jim kennt nicht nur die Geschichte, soclern er hat es schon his zu clem Masse gebracht, class er (a) selbst Geschichte schreibt, (b) class er (liesell)e Geschidite jedcsmal verschieden erzaehlt.—Und nun wollen wir zusammenfassen : Unser Praeses ist: (1) ein guter Praeses; (2) ein grosser Geschichtler. Uc1)rij•:ens, so sagen auch die Juden in Chicago; auch ist das in Goettingen Mode.

O. Dvsseus,

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For some of the news this month he will have to thank mother nature, for she managed to put several alumni in this immediate vicinity on the sick bed.

—Even though we have no alumni letter to publish, still we re­ ceived an interesting article from Reverend Leonard C. Bernthal, ’18，of Clare, Michigan. Concerning his article he writes: The same motive that prompted Mr. Gaebler to prepare an arti­ cle for the Black and Red has urged me to contribute the inclosed article on “Kin im Staate Michigan bedeutender Ort fuer die Geschichte der deutsch-luthcrischen Indianermission Norclamerikas.”

I am only sorry that a picture of the Indian cemetery could not accompany the article. Perhaps I will send one in later. The arti­ cle ought to be of interest to all lovers of history and of historical spots pertaining to the beginnings of our Lutheran Church and its activities here in America.

Fearing that the article might occupy too much space in one issue, I have divided it in installments. How many, I cannot say right now. I have been a reader of the Black and Red for thirteen years and the last copy I received looked just as good to me as the first one I ever saw.

With best wishes for a still better Black and Red, I am, yours, Reverend Leonard C. Bernthal. 一If we continue to get interesting articles and interesting letters from the alumni, then we shall have gone a long way toward get­ ting **a still better Black and Red，” and for such all alumni and all subscribers are surely hoping1.

—President E. Kowalke, '08. and Dr. J. H. Ott，’85, represented Northwestern at the recent annual meeting of the presidents and cleans of Wisconsin colleges. 一The Reverend Kurt Timmel, J20, spent a few hours in Watertown recently visiting his brothers here. Reverend Timijiel is as­ sistant to Praeses Spiering of the North-Wisconsin district of the —290—

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—The wife of Dr. P. Peters, ’09，recently underwent a serious operation at St. Mary’s hospital in Watertown. She is now on the way to recovery. 一Mr. Fred Gamm, one of the older alumni, who is well known to most of the pastors in the synod through one of the many offices he holds, has been confined in the St. Mary’s hospital, where he is recovering from a serious attack of pleurisy and heart trouble.

—From a private letter received here from Professor Ralph Owen, Ph. D.，*05, of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, we quote with per­ mission the following because of its historical interest: “We at­ tend the St. Paul’s church at Ardmore, two miles east. It was founded in 1750, and has had a building on the same site ever since.

A descendant of one of the founders is now the president. His name is Parsons, not very Germanic. But there are numerous Ger­ man names among the members. I also notice that they have been quite active in furnishing relief for German sufferers.” _The Reverend Ewakl Kirst, ’09, visited Professors Probst and Westerhaus during the early part of January. Illness has kept Reverend Kirst out of the ministry for sonic lime, hut now he has so far regained his health that he h«*is been able to accept a call to Clarkston, Washington, to the parish left vacant by the acceptance of a call as professor to New Ulm by the Reverend R. Jahnke，’15, We are informed that Professor Jahnke is already homesick for the Golden West. ―The Reverend B. Westendorf, *18, canie all the way from Flint, Michigan, to visit his brother Pete, ’24, and the tutors. Maybe! ―-After attending a conference at Van Dyne, the Reverend Walter Schumann，’12, of Markesan, came to Watertown to visit his father and the tutors.

—The championship basketball tournament games here are of such a high calibre that they attracted the Reverend O. Koch. *09, of Lowell, who saw the Wednesday afternoon games on January 30th.

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days at the beginning of February. Scarcely had he returned when Professor E. Wen cl land, ’06, became ill with intestinal trouble. Al­ though the students are of a sympathetic nature, yet they view the illness of a professor with mixed feelings for then they have some periods off. 一Professor T. Binhammer, *16, and Pat Falk, *19, don’t worry when a snowfall makes skating impossible. They make the most of winter then by skiing.

—Jumbo Lehmann, ’23, recently forgot to get off at Ixonia and reached Watertown. He gave some fatherly advice to the seniors and told them to stock up well on l)lankcts before they enter the seminary, for, as Jumbo says, it gets to be five below in the bedrooms. Watertown's attractions had little power over Jumbo, and he soon left for Ixonia, where he is in his glory. 一Oil Christmas Eve, Irvin Gamni, f16, became engaged to Miss Edna Zimnicrmann of Watertown. Both arc well known to the skaters at Northwestern. Gamm, it will be remembered, achieved immortal fame while attending college by going through the en­ tire seven years of his course without missing a day. Now he is in the Forestry Service. Last year he was the representative of the government in one of the lumber camps in Eastern California.

—Theodore Schlueter, ex-MS, who is now connected with the Bell Telephone Company in Chicago, visited his parents early in Febniary. Willi him he brought Ll.oyd Rohrke, brother of our Fat, and member of last year’s football team of the Chicago “U.” —Armin Retzlaff, '17, recently paid visit to old friends in Watertown. His visit was extended by the big blizzard which stopped train service for a time. Mr. RctzlalT and his brother Waldemar, also ’17, were taken in as partners in their father’s hardware business at New Ulm the first of the year. Armin will have charge of the auto department and Waldemar of the hardware.

—Adolph Panko'v, ex-09, recently spent a few days with his father in Watertown following the funeral of his brother Arnold.

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information: Henry J. Brandt, ’1(3，is studying law at the Uni­ versity of Minnesota this year.

—The information reached our ears that the Reverend K. Krauss, ’18, is now a father. It must be a boy, for we hear that the young hopeful promises to be a good farmer.

—The Reverend E. Kiessling, ’17, who recently treated us with a fine letter, is still plugging for a bigger and better alumni column.

To help out he sent in the following notes: George Tegtmeyer, ex-’17, employed in the Walton Corres­ pondence Schools for the past several years, recently passed the ex­ amination for Certified Public Accountant. He is at present assist­ ing in revising the Walton Correspondence System.

Dr. Hans Hoyer, ex-’17，has taken over his father's extensive medical practice in Milwaukee. He is also the proud father of a baby daughter, born shortly before Christmas.

Oscar Kluck, ex-，19, recently obtained a responsible position as head of the musical instruction department of the KesselmannO’Driscoll Music House of Milwaukee. ―Was gibt’s naechstes Mai? Hoflfentlich einen schoenen Brief. ―Just before handing in our material for publication, we received the following letter, which speaks for itself: Somewhere in the U. S. A., 織〆‘ 、 February 6, 1924.

Dear Alumni Editor: You may print these few words in your column if you want to. I’m glad to read that some of the Alumni seem to be waking up. Wondered who the anonymous writer was in the last issue.

Judging from all the items about the class of ’19 he must have been a ’19er. I didn’t know that class so very well anymore. I got acquainted with Dad Lehmann as Buecherjude at the Sem. His literary activity as Buecherjude might have acquired for him such eloquence as was displayed in the article. I also thought Mr. Hans Gaebler’s article on stargazing timely. From personal experience I know how fascinating and instructive is the study of the stars.

Don’t leave Dr. Ott’s physical geography class without getting the stargazing habit.

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each month. I suggest that the editor ask a former student (doesn’t have to be a graduate) every month for a contribution. f)oii’t know whom to ask? Try Rev. Beitz, Rev. Sitz, Rev. Sterz, Rev. Nitz, Mr. Leon Drow, Mr. Alfred Schweppe, Mr. Henry Brandt Rev. A. Westendorf and 5 or 600 others. Get after the Alumni.

We’ve all been asleep so soundly that we might as well have been six feet beneath the sod, as far as the Alma Mater has been concerned. Our Alma Mater needs the help of every one of her former students right now, with Synod, her only means of support, head over heels in debt. As Brother Kiessling said in hi爸 letter, we must have co-opcration. To bring about co-operation we should egg ourselves on every so often. We need a periodical, an organ.

The Black and Red answers that purpose perfectly. That is our organ. To show you what an organ can do: In our church the singing used to l)e rotten. After every service the organist had to be carried home, almost, being totally exhausted from pumping and playing. No wonder, our old organ was one of those that escaped from Noah's Ark (at least it looked like it.) Then we got a new one, and you should now hear us all sing together.

So before wc do anything else, Irnild a library, or some more barracks and shoe factories, we want to boost the organ: The Black and Red. I’m going to make it a point to get two more sub­ scribers to the paper by June, if I have to pay the subscriptions my­ self. Here's a chance for every red-l)looded Alumnus to do like­ wise. And when the organ gets agoing we’ll all join in the song: Dear Northwestern College, \\'ho gave us our knowledge, I low arc rill your students asleep as tho dead!

Hark, hark, Alma Mater, Calls each son and daughter To wake up and work for the Black and the Red! Anon.

—No further comment is necessary. May this letter again stir up those resolutions made after Reverend Kiessling’s letter had ap-

peared and bring down upon us an avalanche of material as the， first step in securing harmony and co-operation among the Alumni for good old Northwestern!

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At this time of writing many of us are anticipating a great musical treat in the Rhondda Welsh Male Singers, who appear in our auditorium on February 8. These singers are sixteen picked soloists from Wales who won first prize at the International Musi­ cal Festival at Pittsburgh. We think that at the time this issue comes out we will still be loud in the praise of the Welsh singers.

It is indeed a good fortune that gives us an opportunity to hear singers that are acclaimed as the world’s greatest.

So far this year we have had very little trouble with sickness.

A case of mumps is the worst we can mention. Bad colds have bothered quite a few and not a few have endured several d ays’ misery from pink-eye. So many were alTlicted with the latter that it was not thought practical to isolate them but measures were taken to prevent its spread. Our hope and prayer is that nothing more serious will make its ravages on the student body.

Exchange editors of other papers often criticize the amount of space we devote to literary programs. They ask : “Is that all you have to write about? Is that your main sphere of activity during the winter months?” Yes, that is the case. We haven't frequent concerts or lectures to occupy our minds. And since the literary programs absorb a great deal of our interest, it is natural that wc give them considerable space in this column.

The Philomathian gave its first program on January 12. In his opening address President Weissgerber gave a resume of Mr. Habeck’s opening address and in addition emphasized the benefits to be gotten from the critic’s personal, constructive criticism and from the musical numbers. Though the address “Oliver Cromwell” tended toward lengthiness and superabundance of historical facts, Mr, Wahl lessened the danger of boring the audience by speaking in a clear, pleasant manner. Mr. Dornfeld’s German oration was good, excepting perhaps the subdued tone of his delivery, The poems were all interpreted well.

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but his German address “Die Zerstoerung Jerusalems” was other­ wise well delivered. The introduction to Mr. W. Krueger’s address, “The Air We Breathe,” was somewhat misleading. Mr. Frank’s delivery in “Achilles’ Kampf mit Hektor, was a bit stiff. As for the poems Miss Ebert’s was the best. Mr. Koch also recited his selection well. The recitation of “The Destruction of Sennacherib”

by Mr. Lemke lacked pathos, and Mr. Rohrke’s performance gave evidence of little preparation.

About the best program so far this year was that arranged for January 26 by Mr. Gieschen. Mr. Lieberum’s original speech, “The Rubber Industry,” was interesting, though delivered in a monotone.

In Wordsworth's ''Intimations of Immortality,” Mr. Kimpel chose a difficult subject and one that was too deep for a part of the audience, but he nevertheless mastered it quite satisfactorily. Mr. E. John’s elocution of “The Wreck of the Hesperus,” was good. He was bettered in this respect by Mr. Wagner. Besides that he pitched his voice a little too high, his rendition of “Anthony’s Ora­ tion over the Body of Caesar” left little room for criticism. “Pech,” a humorous poem spoken by Mr. Schmeling, made a great hit. The audience was also amused by a novelty in the form of Mr. Dornfeld's performance on the saw. Selections by the College Quartette and the linnd comprised the rest of the program.

The next program also showed some good work. The three addresses, two German and one English, all were good. Mr. Horlamus showed a tendency to stress the last word in a periodic sent­ ence. Nothing could have been more interesting than Mr. EngeFs “Patriot丨snius” with its vivid examples of true and false patriotism.

“Der Kluge Mann baut vor” by Mr. Habeck was emphatic and con­ tained much good advice for the student. He might, however, have changed the pitch of his voice to a greater extent. Mr. Rupp spoke a trifle fast, but put a good deal of expression into the poem, “Der Reiter und dcr Goclensee.” In her selection “The Picket Guard,” Miss Bolte spoke very indistinctly. She manaigecl, however, to overcome the meter. The poem “Annabel Lee ’’ was interpreted quite well by Mr. Wackerfuss. The Chorus and Orchestra pro­ vided the music.

Something that must be commended is the good attention and deportment of the audience. Not for a long while have the audi­ ences been so well-behaved.

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The “Luther Echo” is the quarterly of the St. Paul Seminary at St. Paul, Minn. It is a neat and interesting paper. However, the omission of advertisements before the table of contents and from the covers would contribute to a better appearance.

The Literary Department begins with the poem “Christmas.”

Both rime and rhythm are good. The quotations might have been set into quotation marks.

The writer of “The True Christmas Spirit” tells us two ways of spending Christmas, the unbelievers' and the Christians’ way— the former as a time for visiting, giving and receiving presents, the latter as a time to celebrate Christ’s birth with prayer and thanksgiving. From the introduction we expected to hear about the Christians first, but found, however, that the writer did not keep his promise.

“The Threatening Disaster” kept our interest till we found what it was about, the shortage of bananas in our country. Upon a little thought we explained it as a satire or a good joke.

“Why We Should Have Capital Punislinient” satisfied and in­ terested us. In his introduction the writer reveals the development of the law to its present form, when it is required that the laws conform to four principles, segregation, deterrence, humanity and reformation.

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“Why should a dangerous criminal be kept by the taxpayers’ money only to do further mischief?” His second reason the writer takes from statistics, pointing out that nearly “all wardens and keepers believe in the utility of the death penalty in its effect on criminals.”

From analogy he concludes that capital punishment ought to be advantageous to America, because it has been so in every country where it is practiced. In the third argument he scorns the Amer­ ican public for being too sentimental and too sympathetic with the poor person who is about to face death. No thought, however, is given to the father, mother, or children of the murdered person.

Next the author repudiates the idea that “capital punishment does • not give a man a chance to reform and repent of his sins.” He goes on to say, “Every criminal is visited by a clergyman and an opportunity for repentance is given him. If he then suffers death, he will not be in danger of a moral relapse.” In conclusion he quotes Christ, “All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.”

The writer was convincing, interesting and clear. By first takiiig two positive reasons, then refuting two negative arguments, and as a conclusion taking Christ’s words we feel that the writer has left doubt impossible.

“The Benefits of Habits of Neatness” is similar argumentative writing. First, neatness spells individual success. Neatness on part of the employer will influence his employees. Secondly, the habits of neatness arc the standard Ijy which character is judged.

Thirdly, neatness attracts people and gives the man personality, self-rcspcct and sclf-confidence. Fourthly, neatness cleans our mind of filth. so that we can nurture Christian thoughts more clearly and thoroughly. The writer did well in repeating his points in his conclusion.

“The Survival of the Fittest,n is a clever satire on one of the great advancements of the twentieth century. The daughters of the today no longer learn how to cook, or keep house neat and tidy, but they become stenographers, clerks and salesladies, till they marry. However, then the calamity comes. Friend wife begins to cook and bake, to keep house and home at the expense of friend husband’s stomach. It is merely a case of “survival of the fittest,” and few survive. .“C’Est La Guerre,” such are conditions in war, is a German anecdote about a lonesome poet, who had to leave for the front.

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atilt reached toward his hip. But the guard was too quick and the Frenchman fell. When the poet examined the body he found a picture of a woman and girl in the enemy’s hands. “C’Est La Guerre.”

“Der Brief” is the product of the writer’s wanton imagination.

He goes on remarking about the millions of letters that are written and received; how one letter brings joy, the other sadness; that a ten-page letter perhaps says nothing, whereas a single sentence may mean life; that the contents of the letter always remain and that therefore all letter writers should write with care.

The Literary Department as a whole is good and contains solid material. However, a story, another poem and the separation of the last two German numbers would have made the department much more balanced.

The Editorial Department is a bit meager compared to the pre­ ceding department. The first editorial gives us the aspirations of the paper and staff, namely, “to arrive at a fixed standard, as regards form, distinctly our own, and record the life and spirit of a peculiar sprout of mankind (students).” 〆 “To Be Read” is an appeal lo the visitors and alumni to bring their families and friends into the dining room among the students instead of taking them into the kitchen. Tlic students ought to deport themselves in such manner that visitors at any time could step in and take a place without embarrassment to themselves or the students.

It would take too much time to give details of the remaining column, so we merely comment as we pass oil. The Exchange De­ partment is good and complete, containing beneficial criticisms.

The News Department is at times not very interesting because it merely reports that some person has had visitors or has visited.

Reports of this kind clo not “record the life and spirit of the stu­ dents in general,” and their omission would better the column. The Alumni Editor may console himself, for our editor has the same trouble—no contributions.

We are pleased with the “Echo” and hope to see it again.

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Seniors Hold the Lead.

Wc arc just crossing the tape on the eighth lap of the basket­ ball race at this writing-. The Seniors are in the lead and set the pace far ahead of the other runners with a clear 1000% average.

Behind them come the Freshmen at a .571 clip, a comfortable dis­ tance ahead of the Sophs and Juniors, who limp along farther back, consoling' each other in their tie for third place.

Won 2 and lost 6, is the Junior-Soph standing, four wins and three defeats tell the Freshmen’s showing, and the Seniors stand up without a setback; all reason enough to assume this year’s tourna­ ment to be an uiuisually stale and one-sided affair. This is not the trouble; out of the separate scores we can read some very close games. The Seniors’ 1000% isn’t at all a mere taking; the first game against the Juniors ended at only 10-8. Very inaccurate and faulty passing in the second hatf on the part of the Juniors alone won this game for the Seniors. In the following game, January 12th, the leaders found little difficulty in beating the Sophomores, but had to get down and dig for the next Freshmen win, 18-15.

Starting the second half on the short end of a 14-7 count, the Freshies rolled the score to a one-point difference of 16-15 and held it there for a few minutes, until veteran Kleinke sunk another field goal for the winning points shortly before the whistle blew, that relieved the suspended breaths of the spectators again. In the next Junior game the Seniors held a lead throughout; both —300—

sides guarded well, but again the Juniors lost because of erratic passing. Franzmann sunk two long shots in succession and stirred up a great deal of action, but again shot after shot went wild and lost another game, 18-9. The Sophs then came very near humbling the Seniors on the 26th of January. The first half was very fast and close and ended 9-5, favoring the Seniors, who had profited well on five timely Sophomore fouls. In the second round the Sophs’ score jumped up to a tie at 15-15, again at 17-17, and 19-19; Kuske alone stacked up twelve of his team’s points du ring the half.

But like a crack the defense broke down with but a few moments to go and allowed the Seniors five more points for the win. The Seniors are never through playing until the final whistle blows and as a result, just therein to a great extent their undefeated success lies.

The Freshmen also started off with a win, trouncing the Soph­ omores 15-5. The Freshies, garbed in brand new suits and rooted on by a host of enthusiastic followers, seemed to drive a scare in the Soph camp from the start. A short and snappy 3-man passing game brought the bewildered losers to grief; repeatedly this manner of attack carried the ball to the Freshy goal, but strangely the newcomers have since shaken off this ratlier forceful game and have taken more to individual playing. January nineteenth fea­ tured an exciting Soph-Freshmen game, that wavered back and forth a no-man’s game until the finish, when very nearly at the whistle a long field goal from the center of the floor decided in favor of the Frosh. The Freshmen need certainly not fear a lack of material, there are players aplenty. All of two complete teams report in uniform for every game. They have figured in most of the feature games so far this season.

The Jnniors find themselves in trouble again to keep out of the cellar berth as in other years; they are the hard-luck class all right.

The Juniors play an intensely hard game on thc basketball floor individually, but not as a team. Faulty passing and the longing for the thrills of the long shots hamper the offense in most games and spell their defeats. But on the other hand they display a stiff guarding game and so contribute to the interest and low scores of the game. The Sophs took a hard game from them on January 26th, by a 21-16 score. The upper classmen held a steady lead for the greater part of the first half, but quickly dropped behind in the second scene, when the Sophs rolled in seven points in short succession. Very close guarding on both sides stemmed the scor­ ing tide for a time, until Franzmann of the Juniors broke the ice again with two long shots, but the rally was shortlived in point of scoring. Kuske had to make sure of the win and dropped another —301—

basket for the last shot of the game. Oil January 12th the Juniors upset all the dope and routed the Freshies in a closely fought game, This time the Juniors’ long center-floor shots went true, List alone bagged three of the long ones within a few minutes. A week later they dropped another game to the Sophs to the tune of 16-9, but exercised a little more care and revenged themselves again at the next meeting. 18-6. If Dame Rumor has it her way, the one remaining Soph-Junior game will be a real drawing card.

And now the Sophomores, “What really has become of the ‘invincible* heralds of '26? we ask. The Sophs have bowed clown before them all and show hut two victories to their credit, the two wins against the Juniors, mentioned above. They have, despite these defeats, undoubtedly worked to the best of their ability in every struggle; one weakness has appeared in them quite gener­ ally though, that they habitually ease up and stall for awhile at times when a little better united defense would probably have been sufficient to turn the tables of defeat. Here, as in general, the losers need not hide for shame. The season’s games to date, fifteen in number, were usually all interesting and well fought to the finish; gross foul play has been kept entirely from the floor; and that’s the game we prefer and care to watch.

The seperatc scores are as follows: Jan. 9.—Seniors 10; Juniors 8; Sophomores 5, Freshmen 15.

Jan. 12.—Seniors 18, Sophomores 7; Juniors 14, Freshmen 8.

Jan. 16.—Seniors 18, Freshmen 15 ; Juniors 16, Sophomores 21.

Jan. 19 —Juniors 9, Seniors 18; Sophomores 17, Freshmen 18.

Jan. 23.—Juniors 9, Sophomores 16; Seniors 34, Freshmen 11.

Jan. 26.—Juniors 1, Freshmen 11; Seniors 24, Sophomores 19.

Jan. 30.—Sophomores 10, Seniors 18; Juniors 12, Freshmen 37.

Feb. 2.—Sophomores 6, Juniors 18; Seniors-Freshmen, postponed.

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Kow Giristen, ’27, wasn’t snow-bound in South Dakota after Christmas, but he was confined to his home with the rash. He re­ turned to our midst on January 7 still bearing a few marks to prove that he was not faking.

Room 54 is without its songster. Skeezix thought the canary might get lonesome here after Christmas or catch cold and therefore took him back to Milwaukee. Skeezix docs not admit that he was tired of feeding him.

Zilz and StueLer journeyed all the way to Stueber’s home at Clyman on January 12.

R. Sievert,，26, moved into the dormitory after Giristmas. He is stationed in room 53 and finds it much easier to walk three flights of stairs to go to classes than to walk the long distance from Bethesda. He had been assisting in the office of Bethesda during the afternoons before Christmas and had also made his home out there.

Eberhardt spent one week during January in the infirmary recuperating from the mumps.

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farthest for this season. In spite of the exceedingly rough ice and the snow they skated as far as Pipersville on January 13. / Kate Siffring journeyed down from the Seminary on January 19 to call on us.

Sanders, W. Zilisch, Radloff, and Dasler spent January 20 in Hustisford. When they wanted to come back with the Hustisford basketball team in the evening, they found that they were snow­ bound. The strong wind had played with the snow during the day and caused some very bad drifts. With twenty-six degrees below zero on Monday morning they left Hustisford at nine o’clock with an Oshkosh four-wheel drive truck and after a drive of three and one-haif hours they finally reached Juneau, eight miles distant.

Here another wail followed, for the train which was clue at seven o’clock, was late. They finally got back to Watertown late on Monday night.

O. Borck spent January 21 at his home in Helenville.

O. Roehl was confined to the sick rooms with an attack of ap­ pendicitis and with an infected hand from January 27 to February 10.

A. Dorrlcld, y25 and '27, R. Ilillemann, *25, H. Hackbart, ’27, E. John, *27, and P. Rohrkc, ’27, drifted out of our sight for a few hours Oil January 29 when they went to Milwaukee to hear Paderewski.

“Have you seen your report?” “What did you get in this or that?” These were the questions one heard most frequently on January 30, for this was the close of the semester.

Whoever does not believe that we have a cartoonist in our midst should look at the bulletin board after the basketball games have been played on a Wednesday or Saturday afternoon. Some very good cartoons have been drawn and have attracted much at­ tention.

Several students have been much concerned about our friend Paul’s, ’26，welfare lately. They believe now to have solved the reason for his serene, yea, even melancholy disposition of late.

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“The boyish mind no kingdom is, But just a pigsty merely.”

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—Ham List and his roommates seem to long- for the farm yard.

Why else should they call themselves respectively sitting in a circle around the room: Ham, Hamlet, Hot Dog, Cow, and Lescow.

—Zilz: Professor, my leg hurts.

Prof: Write with your hand.

—A corrected version of a line from Pope’s “Essay cm Criticism.”

“Oft boys to church betimes repair, Not much for doctrine, but the girlies there.”

From a friend of the Jok Kollum.

—Ikey comes ambling excitedly down the street, On the comer he meets Rosenweinstock and nervously looking up and down the —305—

I ^Matk ^:HeZtj street yells: “Oh, my clothing store! Oh, my clothing store!”

“What’s that, your store is afire?”

“No, no, 1 caught my pants on a nail and my clothing’s tore.”

—Sliv : Say, Sclle, you’re so hot-headed that you have to wear an asbestos hat.

—Graf: One of the guys at our table talks so much he has to drink water occasionally to keep his teeth cool.

—Prof: What is a page?

Quartaner: One that is around a lord.

Prof: Do you mean a belt? 一Passt auf, Jungens, es ist Huepfjahr!

— Says Schewe: “If your coat doesn’t fit, bring back your pants and we will sew sleeves in your vest.”

—Says Ham (after reading “Whiz Bang”) ： “Schucks, I could tell a lot of funny stories, but you guys would only laugh at them anyway.” 一Stick (at drug store) : I want some consecrated lye.

Roy : You mean concentrated lye.

Stick : It does nutmeg any difference. That’s what I camphor.

What does it sulphur ? , Roy : Fifteen cents. I never cinnamon with so much wit.

Stick : Well, I should myrrh-myrrh. Yet I ammonia novice at it.

—This comes from our Milwaukee correspondent: ‘‘It was a cold, dark, and dreary night last January. A night that just suits the burglar and safe breaker. The wind was howl­ ing through the leafless branches. My wife and daughter were out to an entertainment. My son was out; everybody was out except the furnace—and that was out too.”

—Gieschen : Say, Einstein, why don’t you ever part your hair?

Einstein : My hair are just like heaven.

Gieschen: How’s that ?

“One Stone” ： In heaven there is no parting.

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—“If George Washington was such an honest lad, why did they get into the habit of closing the banks on his birthday?” 一(A class scene—Albrecht sleeping) Prof: Miss E—, translate the next one, please.

Paul nudges Albrecht, exclaiming : “Hey, wake up!”

Albrecht wakes up suddenly and thinking that the professor has called on him, says: “I can't pronounce the first word/*

They were strolling down the main drag,—He and She. It was a beautiful, warm Sunday afternoon. There before them looms up the beautiful, enticing, and delicious displays of a candy shop and ice cream parlor, “Oh, but that looks good,” she murmurs, leads the way in, and they sit clown. “What’ll you have,” asks our hero.

“Same as you,” she modestly replies.

“Well, then let’s have some more fresh air.

AND THEY DID.

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,-UTERARYr …310 Belshazzar, Poem 311 Gandhi _______ 314 In Days of Yore..

317 Sundown, Poem..

What the League of Nations Has Accomplished in a Political Way 318 •_ 322 A• Baseball : . Story— 325 In the Desert, Poem EDITORIALS 327 Done! ....... ........

Seasonable Thoughts ... 328 Former/ Advertising Manager Says 329 *. …329 Mob Opinion _ AUS DEM SEMINAR ALUMNI .................

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BELSHAZZAR It was Babylon's king, grown fat in his pride, Who gathered his Iorcllings from far and from wide, And his wives and his concubines many and fair At Babylon gathered to feast with him there.

And the vessels for which Nebuchadnezzar had fought, From the temple of God to the banquet were brought.

There was wineing and dining and gay minstrelsy And the fat king Belshazzar, full happy was he.

The lords all about and the king on his throne Worshipped idols of brass and idols of stone.

And the gay king Belshazzar, with drinking grown bold, Filled the cups of Jehovah of silver and gold.

Drunken he lolled on his dais of blue And mockingly drank to the God of the Jew. But the lords who applauded, as lordlings will, And the shrill-laughing women gTew suddenly still.

And the concubines, wives, and lordlings all Gazed on a Hand that wrote on the wall.

And the king, who was flushed as a leaf in October, â&#x20AC;&#x201D;310â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Gazed on the Hand and grew suddenly sober.

The brave King Belshazzar grew cold and afeard.

“Mene，Tekel, tJpliarsin’’一the hand disappeared.

“Whosoever shall read this writing for me, The third in my mighty kingdom shall be!”

(The king’s voice trembled brokenly And trembled his hand as an aspen tree.)

He called his Chaldeans, his wise men all, But none could decipher the script on the wall.

Then called he in Daniel, the prisoner Jew. “An you are able, interpret this true.

Daniel spoke, and his voice had an echoing ring, “Thou are weighed in the balance—found wanting, O king.

And thy kingdom and all that is subject to thee, As God lives, the Medes’ and the Persians* shall be.”

That night, midst thunder, lightning and rain Was Belshazzar, king of Chaldeans, slain.

—Martin Franzmunn, Prep,, ’24.

• GANDHI Rudolph C. Horlamus, "24.

Im Jahre 1869 wurde Gandhi im Westcn Indiens noerdlich von Bom bay geboren, nichl als died dcr scit acltesten Zeiten privilegi•ierten Kaste der Brahmanen, sondern als Sohn des Verwaltungschefs eines der vielen kleinen Staatcn, die in jener Gegend eine durch Kautelen beschraenkte Unabhaengigkcit von der britisch-indischen Regierung geniessen. In lndien besuchte er eine englisch-indische Schule. Nachdem er seine Studien hier vollendet hatte, bekam er die Erlaubnis von seiner Mutter nach England zu gehen, um seine juristischen Studien dort zum Abschluss zu bringen. (Das Ueberschreilen des Ozeans ist ein Vergehen gegen di? indische Orthodoxie, welche einen jungen Mann in Konflikt mit seiner Kaste bringt, aber in Gandhis Fall gestattete ihm seine strengglaeubige Mutter die Ueberfahrt unter den Bedingungen, dass er kein Fleisch Oder Alkohol geniessc unci sicli von Frauen fernhalte.) ^ Im Jahre 1903 wurde er nach kurzer Praxis als Anwalt beim hoechsten Gerichtshof in Bombay wegen eiiier Rechtssache nach ^atal gerufen. In Natal und Transvaal bedrueckte die weisse Bevoelkerung der Buren die eingewanderten Indier, 'veil man cliese mwanderer als eine Gefahr flier clas Land ansah. Gandhi nahm —311—

I sich sofort seiner Laiidesleute an. Als der Krieg in Suedafrika ausbrach, stellte er sich sogleich auf die Seite der Englaender.

Seine IiofFnung auf Gercchtigkeit scheiterte aber trotz (les Sieges der Englaender, unci als die Rassenpolitik wieder aufgenommen wurde, erschien Gandhi bald auf dem Kampfplatz, bald im Gefaengnis. Seine suedafrikanischen Errahfungen erschnuetterten aber seinen Glauben an (lie westliche Zivilisation. Er glaubte. class der Westen von Materialismus unci brutaler Gewalt erfuellt sei, unci sdiactzte deswegcn den Hinduismus viel hoeher. Als der Weltkricg ausbrach, trat Gandhi nun wieder auf die europaeische Seite; (lenn er mcinte, es koennte eine Aenderung in der Gesinnung komnien. Er wollte nun praktische Reformen einfuehren, wie: kooperative Kreditgenossenchaften zur Entschuldung der Bauern, Temijerenzvereinc, Ausdehnung- des freivvilligen Heeresdienstes auf die nicht-kriegerischen Landesteile u. a. Hierzu regten ilin die politisclien Reformen der britisch-indischen Regierung an.

Aber cs Iratcn wicdcrum Ereignissc ein, die seinen Glauben an die Ehrlichkeit der Regierung endgueltig zerstoerten. Man machte Gcsetzesvorschlaege (Rowlatt Bills), welche der Regierung bei Unruhen die schaerfste diktatorivSc^ie Gewalt gaben. Deswegen organisierte Gandhi einc Bevvegung miter clem Leitwort, “Satyagralia,” die cinen ungeheuren Anklang fand. Satyagraha wire! wohl am besten wieclcrgegehen mit **Beharren auf dem rechten \Vcge.v In dicser Bewegiing stand obenan das uralte indische Gesctz der " Nichtschaedigung aller Wesen.” Also vermittelte Satyagraha den Gedanken des passiven Widerstands, der dureh altc indische Moraltradition geheiligten “Waffe der Waffenlosen.”

Als mm (lie Rowlattgesetze trotz aller Opposition durchd ran gen, antwortete die Gandhipartei am 30. Maerz 1919 mit einer Schliessung aller Laeden in Delhi. Dieses Vorgehen war das Zeichen zu blutigen Unruhen in Bombay unci manchen andern Orten. Ilierzu kamni nun noch das Zusammengehen der Moham• medaner mit den Hindus, obwohl das Satyagrahageluebde schon in der sprachlichen Form seines Namens den Hinducharakter zeigte un(l die Lehre der Nichtschaedigung den schwertfreudigen Bekennern des Islam fern lag. Mit Erstaunen sah Gandhi, wie die Massen ueber seine Lehre hinweg zu Gewalttaten uebergingen.

Er hatte “(lie Maechte des Boesen” unterschaetzt unci musste das Land nun beruhigen. Dies wurde in wenigen Wochen moeglich gemacht durcli die Beniuehungen seiner naechsten Anhaenger und mit Hilfe schnell zusammcngezogener Truppen.

Gandhis Schmerz ueber diese Gewalttaten wich aber, als er hoerte, wie der General Dyer zu Amritsar am 13. April 1919 auf —312—

eine Gruppe von 6000-10000 Menschen zehn Minuten lang schiessen Hess und 379 toetete und 1200 vervvundete. Darauf marschierte er ab, indem er sich nicht um die Vervvundeten kuemmerte und nur bedauerte, dass die Enge des Zuganges das Auffahren von Maschinengewehren gehindert hatte, wie er viele Monate spaeter, da die Regierung diese Massregeln verurteilte, in seinem Verhoer kundgab. Der Schaden war aber getan. Die Regierung konnte die Offiziere zwar verurteilen, aber das Volk war hiermit nicht besaenftigt. “Kein Zusammenarbeilen mit einer solchen Regierung!” Dies war Gandhis Losungswort. Es sollte voellig mit der Regierung gebrochen werden, ja, die Kinder sollten die Schulen verlassen und, wer eine Auszeichnung von der Regierung hatte, sollte sie zurueckgeben.

Es war nun klar, (lass dem Volkc mchr Rcclite gegeben werden muessten. Dies geschah auch, und das Land ist nun wesentlich beruhigt. Im letzten Sommer kam die erstc dreijaehrige Periode des indischen Parlaments zum Abschluss. Die Rowlattgesetze wurden abgeschafft, und liberale Grumlsaetze wurden viclfach zur Tat. Gandhi aber kaempft weiter, obwohl er vor einem Jahr eingekerkert wurde. Er willvdie sittliche Wicderaufrichtung Indiens. Er will nicht, class das Land abhaengig ist von auslaendischer Einfuhr. Deswegen kaempft cr fuer den Gebrauch des alten Handspinnrades und ruft laut: Zurneck zur alten Dorfver'valtuii|f， zur alten Waldschule, zur alten Einfaclihcit!” Er sagt, er will nicht zurueck zu diesen alten Sitten, 'veil er ein Feind des Westens ist, sondern 'veil er die Gesinnung hasst, die (las Ziel der Menschheit in hoechster materieller Vervollkominming sieht.

Es laesst sich aber noch fragen, warmn Ganclhi so viele Anhaenger im Volke hat. Andrews sagt (Gandlii’s Policy for India, Manchester Guardian, Feb. 1，1924): “I have often pondered over the nature of his supreme influence, and more ancl more it has seemed to me to be due to two things一his saintliness and his vol­ untary poverty.” Vielleicht hat keiner die grossen Massen der Bevoelkerung jemals so an sich gezogen wie Gandhi, der sie auch jetzt noch an sich haelt trotz seiner Einkerkerung. Als er in Johannesburg in Suedafrika als Advokat tactig war, bekam er £5000 ($25,000) jaehrlich. Sicherlich war bei einem solchen Gehalt nicht von Armut zu reclen. Waehrend dieser Zeit las er Tols­ toys Leben, und sofort kleidete er sich nach cler Weise des gewoehnlichen Volkes. Was mit der Hand gemacht war, das wollte er tragen. Er hat zu jeder Zeit darnach alle Entbehrungen des yolkes mit durchgemacht. Andrews erzaehlt uns, dass er oefters 5as Volk gehoert hat, wie sie Gandhi baten, doch auf sich selbst —313—

Acht zu geben; (lenii sie erkannten, class er sie verstand, und wenn ihm irgencl etwas zustiesse, so wuerden sie keinen Fuehrer haben.

Er ist der eine Mann, der in Indien Mohammedancr und Hindu zusammengebracht hat, Reiche unci Arme, Glieder einer Kaste mit denen, die zu keiner Kaste gehocren. Nun ist sein Verlangen, In­ dien wieder aufzubauen und dazu ist noetig, class die Indier wieder anfangen selbst zu spinnen; denn Ackerbau ist nicht leicht moeglich dort, 'veil es nur zwei Jahreszeiten gibt, naemlich ine lange trockene Zeit, weiiig Landarbcit getan werclen kann, und eine kurze nassc Zeit, alles getan werden muss. Deshalb soil man nun das Wort “kliaddar,” welches bedeutet; uSachen, die zu Hause gemacht sind，” ueberall in Indien finden.

Gandhi ist dcmnach eiti Mann, der fuer die sittliche Erneuerung eines freien sell)staen(Hgen Iiuliens kaempft. Er arbeitet gegen eii'e auf Madit und Reichlum gegruenclete Regienmgsmaschinerie, aucli wenn sie ganz in den Haenden der Indier waere.

Ganz hesonders aber tritt er fuer die alte Hausindustrie ein. Ob er Erfolg haben wird, ist fraglich; denn das indische Volk ist im Laufc der Zeit da ran gcwochnt worden, die billigen eingefuehrten Kleidcr 7.U tr.i^cn anstatt der selbstgewcbten. " Ohne Zweifel aber hat die P»e\vcgung； /.icmliche Fortschritte gemacht. Wird Indien im Laufc der Zcit in die Reihe der selbstaendigen freien Voelker eint rcten ?

IN DAYS OF YORE Irwin J. Habeck, *24.

It was a glorious fall afternoon. The sun shone so gently that it seemed to invite everyone to bask in its soft light. Threads of gossamer were floating about everywhere. To complete the idyllic picture the leaves were there with wonderfully harmonious combinations of red, green, gold, and brown. Nature plainly wanted to say something. It was. “Enjoy my glories. This little while they are yet with you. Soon I shall cease to be gentle.” This pleasant invitation my pal and I clearly understood. Thus it was natural that when've met after dinner to form plans for the afternoon we both suggested at the same time, “Let’s go out on the bluffs.”

That, suggestion would have been unnecessary, for our thoughts always turned to the bluffs when we wanted to think of something to clo. In spring there were crocuses and later shootingstars, lady-slippers and honey-suckles to find. In the summer and in the fall we enjoyed the pleasure and the hazard of climbing —314—

in steep places. In winter we went skiing or studied the tracks of wild animals. Thus the bluffs always had something to offer us.

On this particular afternoon they looked more inviting than ever.

The leaves on the sides of the bluffs had all changed color so that now the bluffs looked like one solid mass of gaily-colored foliage.

Walking at a brisk rate we soon left the monotonous cement sidewalks of the city behind us and struck out for our favorite trail, the “Seven-Miie Path,” so named because it is seven miles long. Occasionally we referred to the trail as the “Long Snake Trail,” and did so with a sense of pride, for we ourselves had so dubbed the trail, keeping the name to ourselves as a great secret.

Along this trail we walked ancl enjoyed everything from the springy soft ground under our feet to the hawks soaring far over­ head. About half-way along the trail we reached a mark, understood by us, which indicated the presence of a spring in the ravine below us.

“Boy, I’m thirsty,” I said, although we had taken a drink just before we reached the path.

“So’m I. Let’s go clown to the spring.

One knew as well as the other that we wanted only to find the spring, but neither of us wanted to show that he enjoyed looking' for the spring to such an extent. The search was not so very easy, for the spring was small and soon lost itself in the many boulders and rocks strewn about in the ravine. But we had often explored the ravine and in a short time we located the spring and were ready to go on.

The next big thing that we looked forward to was the “zi, zags,” another one of our self-coined expressions. The azig-zag were located near the end of the trail in an exceptionally steep place. A straight trail was impossible here, for the side of this particular bluff was limited on one side by a ravine and on the other by its own cliff-like side. As a result the trail zig-zagged down the bluff into the valley, where it again went straight on These “zig-zags,” we reasoned, were made for older people, of :whom not a few sought the bluffs, while for us were meant the short-cuts that lead directly across the whole series of “zig-zags.”

This short-cut was decidedly steep. If we had managed to keep our clothes neat until we reached the “zig-zags,” they lost their dignity there, for much of the short-cut we negotiated by backingdown on hands and knees or otherwise by sliding along on the seats of our trousers.

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娜3^玫J certs are held and where picnickers delight to congregate. But the pavilion was not our goal on that clay. We wanted to climb along the steep ledges around “Devil’s Cave,” a small, dark fissure in the yellow sandstone. We passed by the cave and kept going until we reached the corner of the bluff. From there we had a complete view far up the river, far down the river, and over the city along the bluffs of the Wisconsin side. Here we frequently rested and let our boyish imagination, filled with thoughts of the days of yore, of Indians and bison, roam whither they listed while we sat there idly talking.

Today we again enjoyed the view, obscured somewhat by the haze of fall. Our imaginations roved. Then my pal said, “Boy, I wish l’(l have lived when the Indians did. They didn’t need gfiins or anything to kill their game with. Shucks. I hate all these guns and traps and stuff. I’ll bet you that if these hunters we’ve got nowadays would have to live in the woods without guns or anything lhcyJd starve.”

“Sure they would,” 1 agreed.

Then wc proceeded to picture to ourselves the grandeur of being an unrestrained child of nature. Intermittently we mourned, “Why didn't we live then?” While we were thus engaged in musing, wc had heard sounds of something moving about in the ledge above us, but had paid no attention to it. By chance, however, my pal now glanced up, then whispered excitedly to me, “Look at that animal up there.”

There was a fat woodchuck, sniffing about on the ground. We didn’t know what kind of animal it was, but we realized that an opportunity was being： offered us to show our skill at killing. In­ stinctively wc picked up stones and flung them at the unsuspecting woodchuck. Several of the stones flew true and frightened the ani­ mal so that it scurried into a small passageway in the rocks which was open at both ends. My pal and I scrambled up after the woodchuck. He then proceeded to block up one end of the passage while I crawled on top of the rocks and stamped. Soon the enemy realized that his position was untenable and came out. Instead of making for safety, however, the woodchuck bared its teeth and made ready to give battle. Then I saw my chance. I picked up a large rock and dropped it down upon the woodchuck, smashing its head. To make sure that the beast was dead, we kept throwing rocks at it until all signs of life had vanished.

Now that we had made a kill unaided by any product of civil­ ization, we wanted to identify our victim so that we could give a complete account of our valorous deed when we got home to our friends. What could it be? “Say, that looks like a coon,” sug­ gested my pal.

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“Yes, but coons have stripes around their tail.”

“I wonder whether its a game animal. Maybe you aren’t al­ lowed to kill them.” Then we began to feel guilty. Suddenly a picture flashed up in my mind. On Ground-Hog day the local paper generally published the picture of a ground-hog with the question, “Dkl ]he see his shadow?，’ “That’s a grouncl-hog，” I was quick to explain. “Remember the pictures in the paper?”’

“Sure enough. That’s what it is. Now we did it. There must be a law against killing ground-hogs, because they help peo­ ple by telling them how the weather is going to be.”

Now we were really afraid. Fearing that we might be caught on the spot with the goods, we hastened away. The beauties of Our 1)ig purpose was to put nature had little appeal for as much distance as possible between us and the scene of our guilt. Only when we reached the city did wc become calm enough to talk once more. Then we gave vent to our feelings.

“This is a fine world. A fellow can'l do anything anymore without breaking some old law.”

“If they arrest me, I’ll tell them something.”

“When I get big I’m going out West and be a trapper and do what I want to.”

Easing our minds with explosions of this sort we soon reached home. There we related the whole hike in a truly epic style before we risked a “Yes, and we killed a gi'ouiid-hog.” Then we were asked for details. Noticing that our deed called forth no reproach, we ventured to ask, “Can they arrest us for that?”

“Arrest you ? Why ? Don’t you know that a ground-hog is nothing but a woodchuck ? Arrest you ? There’s a fifteen cent bounty on woodchucks.”

That night we went to bed feeling satisfied, for we had ranged the hills and had done a deed that would have brought glory upon even one of our idols, a hero in the clays of yore.

SUNDOWN Richest gold, In splendor bold, The sun is slowly sinking.

Darker it grows.

But bolder sun glows With a grandeur and glory unequalled.

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I ^ JlWk 娜:HeZt j Now the gold grows dim.

Rich red to the brim Is the maker of day, night’s foe, While in red shaded tender, The heavens all render A tribute, and hope for the morrow.

—Irwin J. Habeck, ’24.

WHAT THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS HAS ACCOMPLISHED IN A POLITICAL WAY. W. O. Weissgerber, ’24. The purpose of the League is so profound and awakens such violent emotional feelings that it is extremely difficult to pass a calm, unbiased criticism on its worth or a verdict on its right of existence. J^or tliat a cool and distant contemplation of facts is necessary. Its story is the story of an attempt to bring together all the nations of the world. It is the greatest political experiment ever attempted and served as the battleground of some of the most fuiulamenlal human instincts.

January 10th, 1920, is the date of the official birth of the League. To expect that through its introduction into the world absolute universal peace, a kind of millennium, was to be effected is highly unreasonalilc. But what could be expected, was a political machine to provide the means, first, of avoiding new wars, and secondly, of slowly setting matters to rights.

It seems reasonable to accept the growth of the League as an index of its success or failure. Its beginning was modest and over­ shadowed by the Allied Supreme Council. It was beset by diffi­ culties from the moment of its birth. In the very first days of its existence the sudden defection of the United States, who had called the League into being, made further progress very doubtful. With­ in a short time, however, its status in world politics changed. All the nations had joined except the United States and the Hedjaz.

And America soon relinquished the idea of a new Association of Nations and even took part in certain League work. Although the League was at first eclipsed by the Allied Supreme Council, it gradually but steadily gained prestige, An increase of the problems entrusted to the League made itself noticeable. Organiza­ tions for finance, economics, transit, health, mandates, minorities, opium, white slavery, etc., were created.

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tional disputes and to secure for all time a permanent, unbroken peace. International disputes are inescapable and no system can secure permanent peace.* But the question is whether troubles and disputes shall be allowed to end in the folly of war or whether they shall be met by the organized, co-operative action of the nations.

Four of the serious international disputes that have been brought before the League for settlement serve as illustrations of altogether new methods of peacefully settling international dif­ ferences. The success of the League in these mediations depends to a certain extent on the atmosphere and conditions existing at the time of its birth. It was brought into being in an atmosphere the contrary of that intended. Its work was to begin only after peace had been fully established, whereas its work did begin while Turkey and Greece were still at war, while Franco-German ques­ tions were still in the furnace, and while the whole eastern Euro­ pean frontier towards Russia was still open and undefined. Un­ der those circumstances its mode of procedure had to be delicate and' its endeavors had to be directed in the first place toward pre­ venting the widening- of the area of conflict, and secondly, toward narrowing down the area quickly.

The first of these four disputes is the one concerned with the Aaland Islands. Very soon after the League’s organization Great Britain asked it to intervene in the dispute which Sweden and Fin-j land were carrying on about the Aaland Islands. That a dispute was called to the attention of an international body by a third party not interested is a nc'v method of procedure in international policy.

Sweden and Finland accepted the mediation, although the matter was of vital importance to both, for the Aaland Islands, stretching half way between the two countries dominate the whole Eastern Baltic. They were claimed by Sweden because of their over­ whelming Swedish population, and by Finland because they had a part of the former Duchy of Finland. A special meeting of the League Council was called in London and it was decided to hold an investigation, during which Sweden and Finland both pledged themselves to keep the peace. A short time later an international committee, which had visited both countries and the Islands reported to the Council at Paris and Geneva. After the views of all side: had been heard, the following decisions were rendered :Finlan.d’s claim for sovereignty ought to be recognized, but Sweden’s claim for the preservation of the Swedish character of the Islanders ought to be satisfied by a detailed series of guarantees. The award was accepted and the controversy was ended. A direct outgrowth # the agreement was the Ten-Power Conference of the Baltic owers at Geneva, where the original accord was broadened into —319—

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an international agreement for the neutralization and demilitariza­ tion of the whole archipelago and the League was constituted as mediator in any future disputes.

The Po 1 ish-Lithuanian dispute offered a much more difficult problem and resulted in a less satisfactory outcome. At the end of the war these two states faced each other across a wide stretch of land claimed by eacli ancl without a frontier. Troops were continually on the march, skirmishes occurred, and actual war was possible at all times. Both nations finally applied to the League and promised to remain quiet during the investigation. But be­ fore the completion of the investigation General Zeligo'vski of Po­ land marched into Vilna, held by the Lithuanians at the time, and the League, although it was without a single soldier, was again called in to avert hostilities. Reconcilation proved to be an extremcly difficult task. Zeligo'vski was disclaimed by Poland ancl a plebiscite was to he taken on his withdrawal. In the meantime order was to I)e kept by an international force of 1700 men, com-j posed of volunteers from the various nations. This was the first and only international force ever suggested. But no troops were ever sent. Both Poland and Lithuania raised too many difficulties to allow a fair expression of opinion. Another method of settle­ ment was then suggested, namely, direct negotiations at Brussels under Mr. l iymnns as league arbiter. But six weeks of earnest efforts culminated in failure. Mr. ITvmans then proposed a resolution. which each member of the Council in a public session urged the contestants to accept. This the contestants declined to do, however, and since no more methods of mediation were forthcom­ ing, the Council referred the matter to the Assembly. And now for the first time the complete details of an international quarrel were laid before a world gathering. The Assembly again urged acceptance of the Hymans project, but again there was a refusal and all of the League’s efforts were now exhausted. Nothing was left to do, but to return to direct negotiations, laying down sug­ gestions for their consideration and leaving the contestants answerable before the bar of world opinion. The dispute dragged on, however, till the Allied Powers defined and established a fron­ tier according to their responsibilities under the peace settlements.

The League was unable to effect a reconcilation. It did, however, avert hostilities at a time of clanger and directed publicly a laborious mediation. A great part of the blame lies with the parties.

The League only suggests, it does not impose settlements, and in' this instance it maneuvered so as to make war impossible.

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between, is one of the richest coal and industrial districts in Europe. The conflict over its possession was already bitter at the Peace Conference, but it kept mounting till war seemed unavoid­ able. The Allied Supreme Council was helpless, for Premier Lloyd-George and Premier Briand had taken opposite positions and no compromise was acceptable to both. Representing the most powerful alliance in the world, the Allied Supreme Council had to admit its complete failure and refer the case to the League, which had only public opinion behind it, and it furthermore agreed to ac— cept any recommendation of the League’s. On the appearance of the League on the scene the tension dissolved and a “cooling-off” resulted. A Japanese presided over the Council meetings, Belgian, Spanish, Brazilian, and Chinese members drew a preliminary fron­ tier line, and a Swiss and Czecho-Slovak were appointed as cconomic experts. These members had all had 110 part in the previous negotiations. In a short time a unanimous agreement was reached: the frontier was to follow the plebiscite as nearly as possible, but the economic unity was also to be preserved by a series of detailed economic arrangements. This decision was immediately accepted by the powers. It met with both praise and censure, however. No one was wholly satisfied, not even the Council members who drafted it, but it was believed to be the best decision possible under the circumstances. What it did accomplish was to relieve the tension, which would finally have ended in hostilities, and to settle the dispute which almost disrupted the Peace Conference.

The Albanian dispute was also of a dramatic nature. Here the economic boycott, next to public opinion, the most powerful of the League’s weapons, was suggested for the first time. Alban­ ia, an international storm center before the war, had been left still disturbed by the Peace Conference. The first League Assem­ bly admitted her and urged the Allied Powers to define her fron­ tiers. But there were constant delays and frontier skirmishes.

The League finally sent out an investigating' committee, composed of a Finn, a Norwegian, and a Luxembourgian. Matters were still more pushed along by a telegram to the Secret.iry-General from Premier Lloyd-George, requesting a council meeting for the pur­ pose of taking action on the Yugo-Slav incursions. Within a week notices were sent out, the material arrangements were completed, :[ie necessary data were brought together, and the interested naJ.?ns were in conference. The Council made its hearings public, ne result of the conference was a protest from the Yugo-Slav 芦ainst the drastic measures suggested. He deat the Yugo-Slav incursions were only counter-attacks and a once be withdrawn. Both countries promised to maintain —321—

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peace and friendly relations and to observe a neutral zone. Later the League Commission in Albania reported that the promises were being lived, up to. After a short time Albania appealed to thei League to recommend a financial adviser for organizing her whole . financial and economic basis. The Financial Committee recommended Mr. Hunger, a Dutchman who had spent twenty-nine years m the Dutch Colonal Service, and he was subsequently appointed by the Albanian government. Though an official of the govern­ ment, Hr. Hunger reports every three months to the League, and an opportunity is thereby offered public opinion to follow the pro­ gress of the experiment.

A number of other cases of political disputes came before the League, but they haven’t presented thus far the special features of the four that have been dwelt on. These four instances demonstrate wholly new methods of peaceful settlement which offer con­ siderable guarantees against war. The writer does by no means want to convey the impression that he is an ardent advocate of the League. It has been his intention merely to give some facts as to what has thus far been accomplished in the way of peaceful ad­ justment of international affairs and in doing it he has referred only to several of the most successful cases. In view of the exist­ ing disorder and undiminished tension all over the world, thei writer's personal opinion rather tends seriously toward a doubting of the League’s ultimate efficacy.

A BASEBALL STORY Walter Kleinke,，24.

Two young' men were sitting in front of Jim Parker’s drug store in Oakton, discussing the coming annual baseball game toi be held on the next day, the Fourth of July, an event which was recorded as important in the annals of Oakton and Parkville.

These two towns were bitter rivals both in business and in sports. With only three miles separating them they vied with each other in acquiring the most trade and the best baseball team. Thus far neither town had been able to outstrip the other, honors being | evenly divided.

“There’s going to be a battle royal this year, Bob，’’ said Dick :Holle to his chum Bob Farwell. Dick lived in Oakton, Bob in Parkville.

“Yes，seeing we are now tied in the number of games won. :But we are going to beat you this year,” retorted Bob. He was ! catcher for the Parkville nine.

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“I’m just as anxious to win this game as you are, Bob. I know your Dad is going to give you a gold watch if Parkville wins, but I have a good reason too for wanting to win. I’ll tell you after the game.”

“It isn’t Dorothy Vernon again, is it?” Bob smiled.

“No.” Dick was blushing. 4 ‘But it’s something more serious.”

Bob now arose to go. “I’ll see you tomorrow at the game, Dick. May the best team win.”

Dick watched Bob’s car turn the corner and then hurried home to supper. ' Dick Holle’s parents bad been unable to send him to college.

After graduating from high school he had been obliged to help keep the wolf away from the door. Dick saw his hopes of a college education go a-glimmering, but still a faint spark of hope re­ mained. By pitching baseball for his town team, he contrived to save some money, a sum, however, insufficient to put him through college. His chum Bob was to enroll in an Eastern college in the fall. For friendship’s sake, Bob’s father had offered to advance Dick the necessary funds until he found it convenient to repay them, but Dick kindly declined the offer. JIc must find other means of raising the required money, and an opportunity soon presented itself.

One day there walked into Jim Parker's store a stranger who introduced himself as an old friend. He talked for two hours or more with old Jim Parker and left again on the next train. The next day Jim called his young friend Dick into the store.

“Thar’ was a friend of mine here to see me yesterday, Dick, a scout for a team near here. I knew VOll were hankering to go to college, but jes’ naturally did not have the money. So I up and wrote this friend of mine to come down and look you over. He • stopped off yesterday and said he，(l be here the Fourth to see you throw. So do your darndest against Parkville, Dick.”

“You can count on me，” shouted Dick, and then sobering down, “You’re a real friend, Jim. How can I repay you?” aNever mind, me boy, never mind, you just go out and beat that crowd from Parkville,” and shaking hands with Dick ___ he turned to a customer while Dick hurried home to tell the good news to his mother and father. 氺

The Fourth of July was at hand. All Oakton and most of Parkville were present to witness the clash between their teams.

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between the Oak ton “Blue Sox” and the Parkville “Reds.” All roads led to the Oakton baseball park that clay.

Dick was at the park early. Since the Parkville team had notj yet arrived, Oakton had the grounds to herself. Dick and his mates had an air of confidence about them that spelled trouble for Parkville.

At two o’clock the enemy strutted out onto the field. But thirty minutes remained before the start of the game. Dick was becoming restless. To heighten his unrest, Bob Farrell came over and told him of the strong batters Parkville possessed.

“Do you think you are going to win today, Dick?” concluded Bob. Hi at reinaiiis to be seen, but”一just then the umpire gave the signal to commence play and the game was on.

Parkville started out with a rush, determined to win the game in the early innings. By the fourth inning' they had scored five runs against Dick Holle’s pitching, but then the errors of his teammates lm(l made those five runs possible. Oakton had scored two runs. The Oakton fans were frantically yelling for more runs, but none 'vei’e forthcoming. From the Parkville section of the stands came cries of “’fake him out,” referring of course to Dick I-Iolle.

Between innings Jim Parker came up to Dick and patted him on the shoulder.

“Keep it uj), Dick, you’re doing fine. That Parkville pitcher can’t last much longer. His arm is going to give out on him, he’s .using the curve lxill too much. Just wait him out.”

Dick returned to the battle with renewed confidence. He felt that somehow Oakton must win. But he must do his best; that scout 'vas somewhere in the stands.

In the sixth inning two Oakton players managed to score two runs, bringing the total up to four. Only one run behind! Dick now worked harder than ever. Just as Jim had predicted, the Parkville pitcher was becoming less effective in his pitching every inning. The end of the eighth inning found the score tied at six runs each. The excitement of the spectators was being transmitted to the players. As a consequence the Oaktoii shortstop let an easy grouncl ball get away from him allowing a Parkville to score. The Oakton section groaned, but did not give up hope. i The last half of the ninth inning and one run behind! With a determined look on their faces the Oakton players now hit the ball all over the field. However, by some clever playing on Bob Farrel‘s part, Parkville held Oakton to one run in the ninth in­ ning. Both teams now had seven runs.

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Again in the tenth and eleventh innings some clever fielding by his teammates saved the Parkvilie pitcher. Dick was working hard and the strain was beginning to tell on him, but he succeeded in slipping by without the Parkville team doing any damage.

The last part of the twelfth inning was at hand. Two Oakton men were retired on fly balls and it was Dick’s turn to bat. \ “Now or never,” he muttered to himself and swung at the first pitched ball. With a resounding whack the white sphere sped on a straight line between left and center field. As Dick rounded first base he saw two fielders chasing the ball. On touching second base he beheld the coacher on third frantically motioning him to hurry. Dick was trying his best, but his feet seemed to be weighted down with lead. Third was reached, but home plate seemed far away. Stumbling onward, lie crossed the rubber just a second ahead of the ball and fell exhausted into the arms of his jubilant teammates. The game was won for Oakton!

After the game Bob Farrell drove over to Dick’s house to congratulate him on his victory and to learn why he had been so anxious to win the game.

When Dick told him how matters stood, how Jim Parker had told him of his opportunity to make money to go to college, and j how after the game the baseball scout had made him an attractive offer to play baseball in a larger city, Bob was happy.

“I’m glad you made good, Dick ! Next ytear we'll be together ,Dick.” at college. We’ll have some great times then .

IN THE DESERT. on the shifting, drifting sand, treeless plain and barren land, There shines the sun with all its might And showers down its dazzling light.

The caravans do slowly plod Along the dunes, as yet untrod; Long lines of camels with their packs, Their masters perched upon their backs.

When suddenly, the wind does grow With all its force the sand to throw Against the trav’lers, man and beast, Who travel now with speed increased.

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To reach the little patch of green That sparsely on the way is seen, An oasis, with some water blessed, With shelter, and with place for rest. 一A. Werner, Prep., *24.

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Little fears and doubts as to our capability and worthiness of the trust persisted in thrusting themselves before us. As our actual work started, these had to be forgotten, however. In each issue of Volume XXVII we kept our goal before our eyes and strove for it with all our might. Some of the benefits we derived from our service to the Black and Red we began to experience even while we labored, others we are still to experience. The knowledge that these experiences are also in store for them who remain with the staff and also for those who are to serve on the staff for the first time, and the opportunity offered both for serving dear old North­ western should be an incentive to diligent and earnest effort. The —327—

i departing editors, bid all those interested in the Black and Red, subscribers and advertisers all, a sincere farewell!

For the next ten months the Black and Red will be prepared) for you by the following: Editor-inChief...........Werner G. Franzmann, ’25，Stillwater, Minn.

Associate Editor llilmar C. Krueger, ’25, Milwaukee, Wis. Business Manager.........Reinhard F. Bittorf, ’26, Egg Harbor, Wis. Advertising Manager.......Roland C. Hillemann, ’25, Medford, Wis. College Notes.......Gotthold F. Zimmcrmann, ’25, West Salem, Wis. Exchanges.

Waldemar W. Gieschen, ’26, Wauwatosa, Wis. Athletics•.… ............. Arnold Dornfekl, *25, Watertown, Wis. Locals......... ...........Carl S. Licberum, ’26，Milwaukee, Wis. Campus and Classroom.....Adelbert Dornfeld, ’27, Watertown, Wis. —W. O. W”，24.

Editor’s Note.

The concluding installment of L. C. Bernthal’s，’18, article on **Ein im Staatc Michigan fuer die Geschichte der deutsch-lutherischen Iiuli.nncrmission Nordamerikas bedeutender Ort” will ap_ pear in the April issue of the Black and Red.

SEASONABLE THOUGHTS The season of Lent is here. Even the pleasure-crazy world re­ spects this sacred time and refrains from some of the excesses to which it blindly surrenders itself during the rest of the year. The churches also take steps to show their regard for this season given to a consideration of the great truth of Christ’s sacrifice. During Lent the Catholic churches have their forty hours of devotion, spent in serious. prolonged worship. The Lutheran and other churches have their Lenten services, devoted to sermons on the great sacrifice made by Jesus to save us from our sins. going to do during Lent in this our little world, What our college? Perhaps we could renounce pleasures for a time.

But that step would lead to nothing. In our innocent pleasures there lies no harm, for we are Christians, and whatever we do we do to the honor of God. On the other hand, if our faith has not been strong enough to bring us to renounce our sinful pleasures, then no good will come of putting them off for a season because that is the custom of the world.

From the churches, however, we can learn a lesson. It would be well for «s to meditate more deeply than usual upon the big truth i n our faith, free salvation through faith in Christ’s sacrifice.

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We should consider the sufferings which our Savior had to under­ go. And then perhaps the thought so beautifully expressed in a German hymn will come to us: Das alles tat ich einst fuer dich, was tust denn du fuer mich ? If so, the answer will soon present itself. For Jesus’ sake we will renounce our sinful pleasures. For Him we will seek to overcome our weaknesses, our inclination to­ ward cursing, our petty envies, our leaning toward all manner of dishonesty, our tendency to neglect our duty. We will resolve to do our duty and to do everything in our power to fit ourselves for our calling and to lead a life which shall honor〕esus. Then we shall have reached a truly Christian spirit, one that leads not only for this brief period of Lent but for all time. 一I. J. H”，24.

THE FORMER ADVERTISING MANAGER SAYS— After the March number the Black and Red goes into the hands of the new staff, who will do their best to make the maga­ zine interesting to its many readers. With a feeling of pleasure we retire, because now we are relieved of this added burden to our daily studies. But we also experience a feeling of regret, when we look back upon our short service and think of the benefits we derived from it and of the friendly co-operation that existed be­ tween the various members.

As advertising manager it has been my privilege to meet many business and professional men. The courtesies shown me were greatly appreciated and helped to lighten the disagreeable task.

All advertisers were more than willing to co-opcrate with the students at college and inserted an advertisement. They also helped in many other ways, as at concerts and sports. They are business men and they gladly paid the small fee asked.

We hope that this friendly co-operation between our business and professional men and the Black and Red will continue and be fostered more and more.

—R. G.，’24.

MOB OPINION The opinion of the majority in any matter is not to be care­ lessly echoed. We shall take, for example, the mob that is about to lynch a man. Let us follow one man out of the mob through the following space of time. When he hears the crime of the man before him, he immediately allows his passions —329—

I咖施咏 娜J gain the upper hand. He will shout along with the rest without inquiring the cause. He works himself into a frenzy, his blood boils, and without using a fraction of that human understanding, which God has given him, he perpetrates a most horrible deed.

After the gruesome act is done, he goes home. His blood cools.

He eats his supper in silence. He still sees the man hanging on the limb of that lonely oak tree. Now he asks himself, “How was it possible that I could do such a thing? And why did I do it?

There surely wasn't sulTicicnt reason.” This man had carelessly echoed the opinion of the majority. 丁lie opinion, however, of the majority is not to be lightly re­ jected. If uur man, when confronted by this mob, had merely said, ‘•You people arc crazy,M he would undoubtedly have incurred the wrath of everyone, and his argument would have carried no weight with the majority. On the other hand, had he pleaded with them, had he tried to convince them, lie would most likely have gained a few for his cause. Furthermore, although his arguments had failed to convince the majority, he could at least have prided him­ self that he had clone his duty. 一E. E. L.,，27. to

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Der Monat Maerz konnte diesmal wirklich nichts Wissens， wertes verzeichnen, 'veil gerade in cliesem Monat unsere Brueder sicli am meisten geistig anstrengten. Infolge der langen Winterperiode gewoehnen die Herren sicli allmaelilich das sogenannte Innenleben an, wobei ihnen clie herrliche Gclcgenhcit gebotcn wird, sich emal ordentlich geistig zu konzentrieren. Wenn nun die schoene Fruehlingszeit herantritt und uns mit ihren starken Zaubermittlen zur Versuchung fuehren will, dann werden wir umso mehr imstande sein, diesen Versuchungen zu widerstehen.

Unser grosse Athlet, Herr Bollc, nimnit jetzt ta.eglich Schwimmuebungen in dem hiesigen Natatorium. Es gcht das Geruecht, dass die Beamten dieses Instituts sich gcnoctigt fuehlen, einen groesseren “swimming-pool” eiiizurichtcn.

Bis jetzt hat Herr Baumann den ersten .Preis als Sclilittschuhlaufer im Washington Park nicht gewomicn. Es kann aber noch was werden.

Herr Gentz treibt gegenwaertig. tucchtig Askese.

Seine plumpe Form hat sich in die eiiies Moenchcs verwandelt. Schacle, dass heutzutage in diesen materialistischen Zeitalter I-Ierrn Gentz nicht die Gelegenheit geboten wird, die cdlc Rolle eines Benedikt von Nursia zu spielen.

Da Herr Rossin am 24. Februar in Sell linger predigen musste, konnte er seine 卜chon lange Zeit vorher geplante Reise nach Wau­ kesha nicht antreten.

Herr Pastor Philip Schroeder stattctc uns am 6. Maerz einen Besuch ab.

Geschaeftshalber konnte Herr Marti seine am 7. Maerz nach Watertown geplante Reise nicht antreten. Zu vicl elektrische Ar­ beit fuer unsern Elektrizitaetssachverstaendiger gegenwaertig hier oben.

Herr Jaster braucht nicht mehr draussen Spaziergaenge machen. Der Telephondiensl haelt ihn koerperlich gesund.

Herr Krauses Kar ist immer noch menschenleer. Bis jetzt gebrauchen die Studenten immer noch “taxis,” weil sie billiger sind.

Am 22. Februar besuchte unser Vice-Praeses, Herr Sauer, Verwandte in Kenosha.

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I en, geirrt. Herr Pankow nimmt doch, trotz anderer Meinung, Singstunden.

Kuerzlich besuchte Herr Iiilmer die heimatlichen Penaten.

Herr Voigt hielt am 22. Februar in der Kaesefabrik seiner Heimatstaclt cine patriotische Rede. Am selben Tage war es dem klcinen Staedchen Caledonia vcrgocnnt, eiiien “Gettysburg Address” von Herrn Dr. Koch z.u hoeren. such ab.

In Herrn Boettchers Zininlcr wohnen jetzt zwei Ex-Schulnicister, (lie Herrcn Scliroedcr und Sacnger. I lire Arbeit hat gegenwaertig Herr Arnold Brandt uebernommen. Er haelt zur Zeit Schule in dei. St. Lukas Gemcindeschule.

Die Hcrren Krause und Schink gedenken ihre Memorien und vielleicht (lie auch andcrcr I.cutc fucr die “Hearst Papers” zu sellreiben. Wir werden wohl nicht verzagen brauchen, in der.Zukunft noch manches von Intcrcsse lesen zu koennen.

一During the past month an attempt was made to get in touch] with some member of each district of our synod to have him act as reporter for this column in his district. As yet the letters writ­ ten have brought but few responses, and the present editor of this column, who presents now his last contribution toward putting alumni in touch with their fellows, turns over to his successor the task of getting a correspondent from every district, as he also turns over to him the task of getting regular letters for this col­ umn, so that the alumni may have in this their column a live and growing means of comnuinication. And now for news.

—Although we can offer no letter in this column this time, we have in the literary section the conclusion of the article by the Rev—332—

erend Leonard C. Bernthal, ’18. Prospects are excellent that our literary column from now on will frequently contain articles by alumni. The Reverend W. H. Beck, ’19, who is stationed at New Orleans writes: 1 “It will be a great pleasure to me to comply with the request to submit an article concerning my work among the Negroes. I believe, however, that it might be of jnore interest and advantage to present the so-called Negro Problem in its various phases, and the proper adjustment and treatment to elevate the race and bring about mutual understanding and co-operation and harmony be­ tween blacks and whites. It is impossible to have this article ready for the February number; I promise, however, to submit it in time to appear in an early issue.

“The BLACK AND RED has made splendid progress under the present staff, and you may rest assured that your efforts are) recognized and appreciated.”

—Articles such as the one promised have great possibilities, for they will certainly benefit both the student readers and the many other readers of this paper. Most of the readers of this column surely have some subject with which they are so well acquainted that they could write an article. Now that a beginning has been made, we should not like to back down again.

—The Reverend E. Kiessling■，’17，who is pulling hard and strong for this column writes that the Reverend Gustav Schlegel, ’17, missionary among the Apaches, has promised to have a letter! for “our” column soon. Sounds good.

—Mr. Theodore Fathauer, who attended here in the early eighties, sent in a sum of money to help pay for our new telescope.

Some of the other money used toward paying for the telescope came from a former donation by Fathauer toward the college, so that he is practically paying for the instrument. Mr. Fathauer is now engaged in,the wholesale lumber business in Chicago. 一The pastoral conference recently held in Watertown gave many alumni an opportunity to look over old scenes and renew old acquaintances. Fully two-thirds of all pastors present were alumni.

—The Reverend R. Siegler, ’81，is still busy at collecting for the new seminary fund. He recently collected in the congregation of the Reverend Paul Froehlke，’12, of Winona, Minnesota. He is now collecting in the congregation at Columbus.

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—The Reverend Edward Birkholz, ’09, of Marshall, Minnesota, writes that he has plenty of work “and good health making it possible to do the work.” PHe continues, “Besides I serve a congregation at Wabassa, 30 miles east every Sunday during summer, and every two weeks during winter months. I am married and have a family of three girls and one boy. We are all hale and hearty.”

—From the “Apache Scout” we learn of an accident which be­ fell Missionaries Uplegger, Sr., and Rosin, ’14. On their way home from Globe their car made a sudden leap from the road, overturn­ ing twice before it hit the bottom of the wash. Both occupants were thrown on large boulders protecting the grade, but miracu­ lously escaped serious injury. Rosin was entirely uninjured, while Uplegger sustained injuries about the head and knees.

—Wc take this opportunity of again bringing the “Apache Scout” to the attention of our readers. The paper is edited by the missionaries, most of whom are alumni. It gives interesting pic­ tures of the work among the Apaches. We should like to pass on the appeal in the “Scout” for baseball goods of any kind for the boys at the East Fork Boarding school. 一Mr. Albert B. Manthey, ’15, at present teaching in the Luth­ eran High School of the Ev. Luth. Friedens Church of Kenosha, has become engaged to Miss Clara H. Buenger, daughter of Praescs C. Jiucnger, V4, of Kenosha. She is a graduate of Luth­ eran High School of Milwaukee, and of D. M. L. College, of New Ulm. Miss Bucnger is at present teaching the fifth and sixtH grades of the Grace Lutheran School, Milwaukee, where the Rev­ erend C. Gauscwitz, 79, is pastor.

—To the Reverend Walter Keibel, ’13, of West Allis, who has consented to be our correspondent for the Southeast Wisconsin District, wc are indebted for .the following•: —The Reverend John Jeske, ex-’ll, and family, have moved in­ to their new parsonage recently erected by Divine Charity congre­ gation, Milwaukee. _The Reverend Paul Bergmann, *09, was installed as pastor of Christus Church, Milwaukee, on March 2nd. He succeeds his fath­ er, the Reverend Henry Bergmann, ’80, who died last November. 一Mr. Ferdinand Meyer, ex-US, is now working in Milwaukee. 一Mr. Justus Ruege, ex-’]3, is the new director of the Lutheran High School of Milwaukee.

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―The mission congregation of the Reverend W. Hillmer, ’13, Kenosha, Wisconsin, is in a thriving condition, heading towards its day’s wages per independence. Many members contribute month toward the congregation’s running expenses. Independent congregations please take notice!

—The Reverend Max Cowalsky, ’14, of Timber Lake, South Da­ kota, enjoyed his vacation at Milwaukee during February. He reports that his congregation intends to erect a new church this year. 一The Reverend Paul Pieper,，09, Milwaukee, issued a pamphlet on a timely subject: “The Antichristian Spirit of the Lodge, which deserves wide distribution.

—The Reverend Philipp Lehmann, ’10, is now pastor at Crandon, Wisconsin. 一In the far-off Pacific-Northwest District the Reverend William Lueckel, ’13, has approved of the plan nientioiied at the beginning of this column, and has agreed to keep us posted on his district.

He writes: —A baby girl arrived at the home of the Reverend Reinhold Fenske，’14, Ellensburg, Washington, on November 13. The name of the autocrat is Chloe Bruna. ―The Reverend Ewald Kirst, ’09, was installed as pastor of St. John’s church at Qarkstown, Washington, February 10th. 一The Reverend Kurt Koehler, ’15, of Pateros, Washington, will accompany his father on a trip to Germany this summer. Professor John Koehler, 77, is gathering material for bis new book on church history. 一Mr. Otto Heerman, former student of Northwestern, has been teaching parochial school at Wenatchee, Washington, during the past year. ’ —And now, dear friends, the present alumni editor bids you farewell. To you he makes a final appeal for news, letters, and articles, so that the Black and Red will become more and more a paper in which you take a live interest.

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The renowned Rhondda Welsh Male Singers lived up to all expectations in their appearance in our auditorium on Feb. 9. Their fame must have preceded them, for an audience of one thousand greeted them as they appeared on the boards. After the two-hour concert no one seemed bored and everyone enthusiastic in the praise of the singers. We can account for the universal enthusiasm among the audience, when, in looking over the program, we notice the great number of the selections of a light nature. We venture to say that it was somewhat too light, that they might have added a few lu'avicr numbers. A pleasing feature of the program was this, that all possibility of monotony was avoided by a discreet intermixture of chorus numbers, solos, duetts and quartettes.

Something rcinarka1)lc about these singers is that, though they are all soloists, as a chorus they blend together beautifully. Their harmony was perfect. “To Arms,” “Mulligan’s Musketeers，’’ “Song of the Jolly Rogers” and the Soldiers Chorus from Faust they sang as if they really felt the spirit of war, adventure, com­ radeship, and patriotism expressed in these numbers. “Italian Salad,'1 that satire on our high-flowing musical terms, also was good, Williams, the tenor, doing wonderful solo Work. Among the soloists Samuel Lazarus, tenor, and Robert Hopkins, baritone, were about the best. Lazarus, who sang “My Dreams,” may be favorably compared with McCormack. Hopkins showed consider­ able dramatic ability in “The Making of a King.>, Other outstand­ ing solos were: “The Watchman” by Rees, bass-baritone. “Asleep ;in Deep” 1)y Howells, bass, “Desert” and “Three Green Bonnets”

by Evans, baritone, “The Lilac Tree” by Jenkins, tenor. The duett and quartette brought clown the house with their humorous selections, the duett singing “Tenor and Baritone” and “The Gendarmes of the Paris Police” and the quartette MA Catastrophe” and “They Kissed.” When shall we hear the equals of these men, sixteen picked singers from a singing nation ?

On Feb. 9 the literary program arranged by Mr. Gamm was given. Mr. Schmidt had his German address “Heinrich zu Kanossa” well-memorized. Though Mr. Mittelstacdt made a great ef­ fort at interpreting Sills’ celebrated “Fool’s Prayer,” he had trou­ ble controlling his voice and spoke too softly. Mr. Niemann ren—336—

dered a low German poem “De Preisterwahl” very naturally.

“When Love is Done,” a vocal solo by Miss Zeisler, was good.

The program was finished off by a play by a group of co-eds. The play presented was, “The Neighbors” by Zona Gale. It gave evi­ dence of a good deal of practice and the acting for the greater part was natural.

The next Saturday no literary program was held. Instead Mr. Lacher, a vice-president of the Wisconsin,State Historical Society, appeared before the student-body. lie read to us a monograph on “The German Element in Wisconsin,” which is to be a part of the forthcoming history of the state. In his work the lecturer traced the setting of Wisconsin by the Germans; gave the history of the religious sects among them, going into detail about the Lutherans; emphasized the influence of the Germans in agriculture, culinary art, education, business, music, and sports; described the import­ ant role played by them in the late war; and ended with a sum­ mary of the importance of the German element.

We will give only a short account of the other two literary programs. Febraury 23, Miss Pautsch’s rendering of “The Last Hymn” is to be counted among the best this season. Mr. Kleinke’s German address “Die Olympischen Spiele was interesting, but night have been given more slowly. Mr. Luer and Mr. Mehnert seemed to be quite overcome by stage fright. Mr. Iiackbarth^ recitation of “Des Saenger’s Fluch” was very good. In telling unknown author, Mr. the story “A Soldier of France,” by Schweppe did not bring out the full power of the piece, as he could have done by using his voice correctly. Mr. Groth’s piano selections were excel lent.

March 1, Mr. Gamm spoke on a subject of the clay, “Teapot Dome Oil Scandal.” “The Founding of Westminster Abbey” by Miss Ott contained some very good description. Mr. Gieschen evi­ dently did not have sufficient time for the preparation of his orig­ inal address “Das Koliseum.” The recitation by Mr. Zink, “Der blinde K6enig>, was too much of a sing-song. “Truthless Sally Brown,” the poem recited by Mr. Schlavensky, was amusing, but was also given in a sing-song. We had two good musical numbers in the cornet solo “My Lodging is in the Cold Ground” by Mr. Falk and the selection “Land of Dreams” by the Band.

Baskep子 11 is over and we eagerly wait for spring to usher in baseball, hiking-, tennis, and swimming. This year the winter was particularly tiresome, because there was very little skating. Let us hope that the warm weather comes early this year.

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=^8 "!：. zg "□ ° u THE SPECTATOR. The Spectator from Capital University of Columbus, Ohio, is a well balanced and neat paper. “The Fountain of Banclusia,” and “Interger Vitae,v are translations from Horace’s Odes in verse.

The rhytlini of both is good, that of the second, however, not as smooth as that of the first.

Ae we go on we find two topics from history and a story, Some papers are averse to historical topics, because many students are not interested in history, especially with the history of today.

Nevertheless, the writers of these topics can instil into their lessinterested friends an eagerness for an understanding of past or current events. A person with a knowledge of history has a better view of daily life with its happenings. “Peace Plan No. 1469; Yes or No,” is the first article. The writer gives a summary of the arguments of the Plan and then refutes them. He coneludes, ^Probably the chief fault of this plan is its desire to establish world peace by means of an honor system among the na­ tions. World peace will only be reached when full authority and power is given to a League based on Justice and Christian prin­ ciples.”

In his second paragraph .when speaking of the committee, the author might have mentioned that most of the members were staunch supporters of the League. Again as the soundest counter­ argument for international peace he might have quoted Mark 13, 7, “And when ye shall hear of wars and rumors of' wars, be ye not troubled; for such things must needs be.” : —338—

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“On the Frontier” is a narrative of a conversion of a rough frontiersman. The writer impaired the person of the minister somewhat by picturing him with stones in his hands threatening the offender who is at his feet in a dazecl state. Too many col­ loquialisms appear in the narration.

“A History of the Papacy” shows the rise of the power of the Papacy till 1143, beginning with the bishopric of Peter. Without doubt the writer has given an outline of the increase of the Pope’s power, but has omitted some interesting facts. The fabulous Donatio Constantini and the Pseudo-Isidorian Decretals would: have interested readers.

The Editorials “Student Failures” and “Collegiate Intercourse” deal with student life. The former is in favor of giving the fail­ ing student another chance, contrary to the custom of most uni­ versities, where no mercy can and ought to be shown to failures.

We favor giving the failing student another chance, and this policy is carried out by our faculty. ^Collegiate Intercourse” is an admonition to students not to be students in the classroom only, but at all times and at every occasion. The writer takes the example of a student visiting ani other college. Here he should “look around a bit” and inquire about things, not merely go there and come back.

The other columns are written with the usual vigor and snap.

The “Tickles, Tears and Tales” Column is original and certainly good.

Welcome again.、

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JUNIORS SHATTER SENIORS* 1000% MARK IN FINAL GAME. To see, yet NOT to sec— —a 1000% championship pennant waving majestically to the four winds over a castle of fame and joy. Such was the dirge hummed by the bereaved Senior basket­ ball team after the Junior-Senior game of February 20th, the very last game of the season. Throughout the season this “to see castle seemed gradually to assume material form; the Seniors were trouncing everything right ami left; we, too, thought it couldn't be clone•—until the Juniors did it, and our “to see” aircastle was again “not to see.”

Well, hat ’s it all about, anyway ? In plain English it’s that the Juniors beat the Seniors in the last game by an 18-16 score in the closest and most exciting game of the season. At the final reckoning the Seniors hold first place, the Freshmen second, the Juniors in their more or less separate race with the Sophs, for third place, won out and allowed the Sophs an undisputed lease over the cellar space the coming year.

February 6.

Sophomores 11一Freshmen 8.

The Sophs, who had already suffered two successive defeats at the hands of the Freshmen, thought it high time to change the tables and captured the third fracas, 11-8. The first quarter, with plenty of fast passing and close guarding, ended 2 to 1 in the Freshmen’s favor. In the next round it took fully six minutes -340-

before Kuske and Zink of the Sophs started the scoring again and copped the lead at 5-2. Numerous substitutions back and forth seemed to bolster the Freshmen quint for a time, bringing the score to 6-8, where it stayed through the greater part of the third quarter, until Kuske sunk another one for a 4-point Soph lead. Only three points were scored in the last quarter, when the floor-work of both sides developed whirlwind form. Voecks’ shot from center floor was perfect. Very soon both sides found the chances at shooting few and far between. During the closing minutes “Farmer” Bretzmann fouled Zink; Zink made the free throw and salted the win at 11-8.

Seniors 23一Juniors 14. i.

This game threatened to be a feature card, even up to the end of the first half, when the Seniors held the lead at 9-8, but shortly showed up rather one-sided in the second half, as the Juniors slumped in their attack. Repeatedly the victims’ shots, many of them from unreasonable distances, struck wild of the basket. Weissgerber with five field goals and Wahl with three were the heavy scorers of the day. 氺

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Seniors 13一Freshmen 5.

The hour after Monday’s study period was set aside to play off this postponed game of Feb. 2. At the close of the first half it appeared quite probable that the Freshmen had all the chance in the world to win this game, although they stood on the short end of the 5-4 count. Again the third quarter set in with the top speed of the first half, but after five minutes of play, the game waxed rough and wild. Right then and there the game was already decided in favor of the Seniors. Kleinke carried off the scoring honors with eight points to his credit, although Mclzer, ordered to stick to Kleinke, ran himself dizzy to stop him. Thir­ teen fouls were called during the game, seven of them going against the Senior record. * February 13.

Freshmen 3—Seniors 26.

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made a final start to avenge themselves on the Seniors. They were hopelessly disappointed in their ambitions. Almost any Senior fling in the direction of the basket counted, while the Freshy shots struck everything else about the net but the center. Schmidt was the chief picnicker with five field goals, while Kleinke and Weissgerber satisfied themselves with four apiece.

Seniors G. FT. F. Weissgerber, f, Schmidt, f........

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Falk, Niemann.

Juniors 14, Sophomores 12.

This game meant a world to the Juniors. Being the final of the Junior-Soph scries, it evened the standing at two games apieefe, and brought the haughty Soph, who had triumphed into third place after the last Freshy win, down to even terms again on the cellar floor. The first half was tied at a 5-5 score and was merely the prelude to the faster third and fourth quarters. Sievert, who had made four of the Sophs’ points in the early frame, now again carried the brunt of the scoring end in the second half with three field goals and a free shot, while his teammates in the turmoil heaped up the fouls and so made a gift to the Juniors of three unearned tallies. To these Engel and Franzmann added two more —342—

砂3^ell j baskets and knotted the count at 12-12, until Gruendemann just edged in the last one at the whistle for the win.

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February 16.

Freshmen 17—Juniors 8.

By the end of the first half, the Juniors had practically showed themselves ready to drop this game. Ragged play in shooting, passing, and general floorwork decided in favor of the Freshmen.

Out of eleven possible free-sliots the Juniors netted but two.

Franzmann started the scoring after a few minutes ot* play with a field and a free shot. Nehring followed suit with scores of the , same kind and tied the count. Excitement then filled the house, when our “Ko'v” basketward dribbled his weary way and scored, The second followed immediately by another goal l)y Hellniann. i quarter was faster, both sides adding four points to their scores, 11-6. The second half was listless and stale, and the shooting of both teams careless and wild.

Seniors 32—Sophomores 21.

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game. At no time were the Seniors really in danger. Kleinke and| Schmidt of the Seniors enjoyed another shooting spree, the former reaping seven to Schmidt’s five field goals and two free throws. 氺 氺 * February 20.

Freshmen 17~~Sophomores 10.

It being both sides，final game, it was a vicious and hard fought tussle to the end. Kauber managed to elbow in the first and only field goal of the quarter, after both teams had repeatedly worked the ball to within scoring distance, only to see the play broken up again. At the whistle he was fouled on by Fisher, but missed both tries. Close guarding in the second quarter held the Freshmen to two free shots and a field goal, while the short-sighted Sophs con­ tinued their “tap-tlie-lioop-only” game and gradually felt them­ selves dropping behind, 6-2, Sievert making the lonely field goal.

Though the second half grew faster and at times rough, the Fresh­ men soon drew away from the danger zone by their more accurate shooting game. Zink and Kuske started a Soph rally in the last 1 moments of play with two baskets five seconds after another, but— well, it just naturally was an off day for scoring.

Juniors 18—Seniors 16.

The Grand Finale—A1 foils Engel started right in after a half­ minute of play with the first basket, that set the dust aflying for the remainder of the game. On all sides, in the forepart of the game, the Senior attack was hopelessly broken up by the Junior( guards. It wasn't long, when a spurt of sure passing started Gruendcmann for a second score, Wahl sunk one from center floor, Gruendemann edged in two more baskets, one a difficult try from beneath the net, and, presto, the Seniors saw themselves on the short end of a 10-0 score. But it didn’t last long; in less than seven minutes of the second quarter the Juniors found ample cause for alarm with their lonely free shot against eight Senior tallies.

Weissgerber, Kleinke, and Schmidt had caused all the excitement.

Right after the opening of the second half, Schmidt rolled the count to 11-9 on a free throw, and a minute later Dutch Kleinke knotted the count at eleven all. The court soon looked like a spring chicken ranch at feeding time. Franzmann lobbed in a, long one, only to see Schmidt tie the count again. Excitement turned into roughness, Franzmann fouled Gamm. Gamm made -344

the free throw, and put the Seniors in the lead 14-13, when the final round started. At the gong “Gamniie” fouled Grucndemann, who, however, missed both tries at free shots, but did better on the next try, when Weissgerbcr fouled him. Again the scores stood tied at 14-14; chances at shots were scarce. For a time the Juniors produced a bit of perfect team work again and regained the lead at 16-14 on Franzmami’s side shot. Two minutes left; Kleinke looped a long goal and put the score on even terms again. As time got to be precious, the spectators wild, and the game faster, Gruendemann blossomed forth with a pretty basket. This shot gave the Juniors the lead at 18-16 with but a half-minute to play, and the ball again under the Senior basket. Kleinke’s try missed by less than a hair, but before the ball could drop again, the whistle had blown the end of the game, the end of the season. The guarding on both sides, especially in the second half, was commendable and may well be classed with the best of the tournament. Gruendemann of the Juniors carried off the day’s scoring honors with four field goals and a free throw.

Seniors G. FT. F. .Weissgerbcr, f, 0 2 Schmidt, f........ .3 ■3 0 Kleinke, c.........

Grunwald, g..... .0 0 Gamni, g.........

•0 G. FT. F. Juniors 0 Wahl, f............

0 Gruendemann, f •4 Franzmann, c....

•2 0 2 •2 0 0 Engel, g............

•0 0 0 Niemann, g.......

Officials: Falk, Schweppe.

Team Standings

6

Pet. .917 .500

8

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The preps, too, closed an interesting season.

As was ex­

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f gjy划a决够:h成J pected, the outcome centered about Tertia, Quarta, and Quinta.

Quinta sent a continual shiver into the ranks of the upper classes, despite its low average in the final standings. Quarta, too, laid bold claim to first place from the very start, when it beat Tertia in the initial game, and kept up a scrappy firing line in the other Tertia games to the last, but in the end had to content itself with second place.

The Tale in Short: Games Tertia Quarta Quinta Sexta ..

12 12 12 12

Won

Lost

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Kleinke, Senior, c...............

Schmidt, Senior, f..............

Kuske, Sophomore, f.........

Weissgcrbcr, Senior, f.......

Bretzmann P., Freshman, c Nehring, Freshman, f.........

Wahl, Junior, f.................. .

Luer, Freshman, f..............

Franzmann, Junior, c.........

Sievert, Sophomore, c........

Kauber, Freshman, c.-g Gruendemann, Junior, f.

Teske, Freshman, f........

Tl. Pts.

8

Games

13

Largest number of baskets in any one game—Schmidt, Klemke—7.

Largest number of fouls in any one game—Freshmen—9.

Largest score in any one game—Freshmen—37.

Lowest score in any one game~Juniors—1. :

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Longing for a glimpse of the beautiful surroundings at Tomah, Hackbart, ’27, hied hither to spend a few hours at his home on Feb. 2.

A. Frederking, '26, was called to his home in Chicago on Feb. 9 on account of the death of an. uncle. August returned to our midst on the 13th.

Since skating had to be discontinued, many of the students have found difficulty in spending their free periods. Some have solved the problem by taking long hikes, while others may be found in the gymnasium for baseball practice or in the reading room.

K. Lesco'v was confined to his home in Woodland with a se­ vere cold from Feb. 2 to 6.

Rosenhauer says he is ready to go to housekeeping. On St. Valentine’s Day he won the booby prize at a party at the Jaeger home and upon closer examination found it to be an egg beater.

Anhalt journeyed to his home in Whitewater on Feb. 16 to get a bag of pop corn. At least that is the impression one got up­ on entering his room after he had returned.

L. Sieker of Milwaukee paid his brother, Hubert, a visit on Feb. 16.

Mr. and Mrs. Art. Ziemann of Kulm, N. D., and Mrs. F. C. Uetzmann of Wrightstown visited with the latter’s son, Gerhardt, on Feb. 19.

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on Feb. 21. That night the class basketball team enjoyed a ban­ quet at the home of Miss Worden. After all had done justice to the bounteous spread, bunco was played. Sabrowsky again was out for his share of the points and accordingly captured first prize, while poor Jim had to be satisfied with the booby prize.

E. Nehring, '27, and V. Voecks, ’27, shagged to “Cooney” on Feb. 21 to listen to bed-time stories on the Nehring radio.

R. Matuschek, ’26, left for his home in Detroit on Feb. 20 to undergo an operation for appendicitis. The report has reached us that the operation was successful and we are hoping to see Tuffy back in a short time.

Jaeger, ’26, spent Feb. 14-17 at his home in Oconomowoc be­ cause of sore eyes. His roommate, F. Gilbert, traveled to Milwau­ kee on the same clay to consult a dentist.

Tcske,，27, spc*nt Fel). 21 and 22 in Milwaukee, but where, no one knows, for he says that is his secret.

The Quarta l)askethall team enjoyed a chicken supper at the home of Miss Ihdc on Fel). 23.

A new delivery of mail( ?) has been started. The carrier for this delivery usually leaves immediately after dinner, and returns as soon as possible to relieve the suspense of those patiently wait­ ing. Of course lie does not carry for the entire student body!

G. Schmoling, ’26，and Abie Blumcntlial took in the sights of Milwaukee on 23 and 24 and also paid “Ma’s pantry'* a visit. C. Albrecht, '27, Teddy Winkel, and Al. Schewe were also seen in the metropolis on the same clays.

Shorty Wcissgerbcr. ’24. had a hard time convincing his classmates that he heard and saw a robin the latter part of February.

Shorty Asclnvandcr moved into room 33 for a night on March first to keep his friend, Hilbert Siegler, from getting lonesome, for Hilbert’s roommates. Senator. Eck, and Bub, had all vanished for a week-end visit at “Cooney.”

And now friends, farewell! 1 shall no longer take my after­ noon walk through the building at the end of each month asking for “locals.” I shall no longer bore you with this column, but alas, you will not be freed, for another shall soon begin to bother you.

OIn-iEi NfllM. There were fewer girls out for basketball this winter than last.

We had only one regular team, with Severa Gamm and Edna Wor—34S—

den as forwards, Irene Bolte as center, Marie Timm and Esther Rieck as guards. We played three outside games. Two of them were with the Vocational girls from town. We won the first one by a score of 9 to 5. Severa, Edna and Irene made the baskets for us. The second game we lost 1 to 8. Thanks to Esther for that one point. On Friday night, March 8, the girls played an out-oftown team for the first time. We played a team of Lutheran girls from Lake Mills. Both teams were hampered by the fact that each was accustomed to different rules. Lake Mills won by a score of 9 to 10, which had been 1 to 8 in their favor at the end of the first half. i We have heard that Minnie Langfeldt, a former co-ed of Northwestern, is married to O. B. Olson of Milwaukee.

A sad calamity has befallen the Girls’ Room and one which we find it very difficult to bear up under. Although it is said that time heals all wounds, we still feel our loss as keenly every day as we did the day it occurred. Not only are we sorrowing for our loss, but also are we living in dread of the sad lot which i s ours— seven years of bad luck, for one of the mirrors is broken. May it rest in peace—it never had any before.

Since Dode Sproesser didn’t have the patience to wait for spring, she went down South to meet it, hoping to find it in New Orleans and Florida. ^ Until now we have received fifty dollars from the Ladies’ Aid of several congregations, which is to be spent in improving the Girls’ Room. Of this amount $15 was sent by Rev. Gamm of La Crosse, $10 by Rev. Reuschel of Kaukauna, $15 by Rev. Henning of Deerfield and $10 by Rev. Eggers of Watertown. Part of it has been spent in re-upholstering some of the furniture, which sadly needed it. We surely appreciate the improvement and are sincere­ ly grateful to the people who have taken that much interest in the co-eds of Northwestern. With the aid of a few more such dona­ tions we will be able to have a more comfortable Girls’ Room, and one which the co-eds will take pride in taking care of.

Some girls believe in wearing their goloshes to first hour classes, not because their feet are cold, or that they haven’t their) shoes polished, but because they haven’t time to take them off.

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Wc sit clown to write this our last specimen of the column with a feeling of deep regret. It was a pleasure to concoct the stuff for each issue, although we must confess a surprising scarcity of material, when we think of the two hundred odd students we have here. With a .sense of duty attempted, even if left only too incom­ plete, we inscribe these last attempts on your risibilities with joy in our heart for the unhappy truth will always remain : Wc editors may tug and toil, ’Till our finger tips are sore, But some poor fish is sure to say, ‘Tve heard that joke before.” 氺 氺 * 一Der Lehrer wollte einen Knaben, (ler sicli flegelhaft gegen ihn benommen hatte, auf eine ganz besondere, den Ehrgeiz aufstachelnde Art und Weise bestrafen und sagte ihm: “I，du Bengel, du bist gar nicht 'vert，unter cleinen Mitschuelern zu sitzen, von nun an sitzest du hier bei mir!”

Do you know these people?

Jemimah—? Jemimah sitting on your lap?

Isabel一 ? Isabel necessary on a bicycle ?

Mathew—? Mathew for the next danth ?

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―Hen (to egg plant) : Yes, that’s bigger than mine, but it took all summer to make it.

—Our neighbor clown the hall says: Once last summer I was singing at a little entertainment at home, and after I got ever heard of John Mc^ through I asked the audience if yes, and then I told them, Cormack, and they of course all “He is good too !n

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—Pink-eye studentI can’t excuse to the profs for not knowing my lessons today, I never buck anyhow. ―*Tm the piano tuner, Miss.”

“But we didn’t send for a piano tuner, and besides I’m not prepared to pay.”

“Don’t worry about that, Miss. The neighbors who sent me —Ex. paid in advance.”

—Prof.: Was meint Fruehlings Zufriedenheit?

Brown: Spring fever.

—U1 say, parson, do you think it’s right for a man to profit, by the mistake of another?”

“Why, no! Certainly not.”

“Well then, perhaps you’d like to return the fee I gave you for 一Ex. marrying me!”

—Prof: What did the Israelites find on the other side of the Black Sea? Tertianer: They didn’t.

—There is nothing like a small brother to take the conceit out of a girl!

—Student: Has that Prof been here very long ?

Student (a different one) : I should say so, when he came here he was teaching current events, now he is teaching ancient^ history.

—«The ten thirty P. M. bell is ringing. Like a whirlwind there comes tearing around the northeast corner of the recitation hall the crunching of snow under the short quick steps of a sprinter. Zakka de Bumph! as the mystery lands on the side­ walk. One bound up the steps, very silently the side door closes, down the hall resound footsteps, cool, calm, and col­ lected.

—351—

—Students study—as a rule. .

I am a student.

I do not study1—much.

I am the exception that proves the rule.

Dr. Mysogynist.

The Frenzied Copy Writer.

It was the last quarter and the score was tied. Montmorency was at bat. He’d show them. “I’ll make that eight ball in the side pocket or die in the attempt,he cried as he ferociously ad­ justed the helmet. “Serve!” he cried and the gallery roared their approval. The puck was now in his possession. Magnificently he dribbled the shotput to the goalposts, when—O horrors, some one fumbled and the opposite team recovered. Using a right to the heart and a left to the jaw which seemed to decieve Monty’s demons somewhat, the opposing team gained steadily. Not for long, how­ ever, for Monty, crafty athlete that he was, intercepted a faux pas, hopped a yellow and rode three miles for a touchdown.

—Somebody wc know said : “If my wife ran for office I would run for the lake,” and some people hope she runs. 一Did you ever hear of someone becoming a star by staying out at night ?

O tempora! O mores!

“Maud’s pet clog has been run over; she’ll be heartbroken.”

“Don’t tell her abruptly.”

“No. I’ll begin by saying it’s her husband.

—Even a mule can learn something from a man about kicking.

Things don't stand up the way they used to. This 一Lament: afternoon this razor blade won’t cut my whiskers any more, and only this morning it worked just fine to sharpen my pencil.

—Some one said: “The old fashioned girl who used to say,) “I’ll go ask pa,” is now married and has a daughter who says, “Shoot the juice to her, Charlie, the old man is gaining on us.”

Jazz as it is Spoken.

“You say that man ‘beaned’ you?”

“Yes, your honor.”

“What do you mean by that?”

—352—

“He hit me on de koko, your honor, he tried to crack me nut, slammed me on the belfry, he—’’ “Will someone please interpret for the plaintiff?”

“1 will, your honor,” said the obliging witness. “He means the accused bounced a rock on his ivory dome.”

Ex. ―When a man marries his stenographer he doesn’t dictate to her anymore.

—This fad of reading books on etiquette seems to have done some good at college. The last time the inspectors visited the dining hall at least one person was seen to shag some bread with a plate.

Instinct.

In the distant clays of childhood She used to make mud pies.

Now she plasters beauty clay around her nose and eyes. 一Ex.

—Junior I (coming clown to the smoking room) : There’s a let­ ter for you upstairs.

Junior II (all excited): What color is it? What color is it?

A Bit of Greek Drama.

Prof: Was ist ein Flaschenzug?

The Big Boy: A corkscrew.

Chorus: Them days are gone forever.

—Boerner: I’m going after some bread; the kitchic looked at me.

Gerumpft.

Tourist: Mit was handeln Sie, wenn ich fragen clarf.

Handlungsreisender (den alten Witz aufwaermend): Mit Verstand!

Tourist: Proben haben sie wolil nicht bei sich ?

—Hava: Professor, kann ich es Montag hersagen?

Prof: Vielleicht koennen Sie, aber duerfen sie?—Na, Zilz?

Zilz: Kann ich auch darfen ?

Druggist: Pills, my dear?

Little Girl: Yes, please.

Druggist: Antibilious ?

L. G.: No, uncle’s bilious. 一Ex.

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—The remark, “Isn’t he a husky boy?” was made to a professor, when Bubbles passed by.

—What’s a kiss?—Nothing divided by two.

—What did they do to the heretics ?

Stude: Either burnt them at the stake or killed them. 一Autoiist (just turning from 12th St. on College Ave.) : Would you please tell me where 12th St. is?

Graf: Yes, just turn around and keep on going.

—Last week one of the Profs, in the Physics Dept, went homq to his wife who says to him, “Are you sure that you are true to me? And he says, “Sure,” just like any guy would, and she says, “Well then, who is this ‘Violet Ray’ you are always talk­ ing about?”

—44What are they reaping?” asked Hot Dawg, looking at the painting of “The Reapers*' by Millet.

“Well, you dummy,M says Cow, “can’t you read that little word ‘Millet’?”

“Yeah, but what docs it stand for?”

“It means they’re reaping millet.” 一“You say Stage Coach Pete tried suicide by putting the muzzle of a double-barrel shotgun in his mouth an’ pullin, both triggers ? Looks like thet would hev fixed him.”

“Ycali, but only one uv the dad blamed barrels went off.”

—Ex. The Tempting of the Muse.

There was a slim maiden named Lena, Who bought a new vacuum clena; But she got in the way Of the suction one day, And since then no one has seena! ―Weener seems to have some terrible passions in his midnight perambulations.

It was midnight. All was dark and drear, the sky was overcast with clouds as the light of the street lamp filtered into the dark window. Then the subject rose from his bed, the vile instrument of destruction was in his hand. There he stood gloating over his victim, he raised his and relentlessly slew a mosquito. ! ! !

—“Well,” said Tut, as the sound of the excavators’ shovels on —354—

the stone roof disturbed his slumbers, “this goes to show that you can’t keep a good man do'vn.”

—Ex. 幸 * 氺 A Plea In the parlor, O, my darlin’， When the lights are dim and low, That your face is thickly powdered, How am I, sweetheart, to know ?

Every week I have to carry Every coat that I possess To the cleaners—won’t you darlin’ Love me more and powder less?

—Doodle (to a gang in the room): Boy, you should have seen me mop the floor with Scabbie, I threw him up against the ceiling so hard that he stuck. Then I pulled him clown and trampled him.

Scabbie: Will you show these guys how you did it?

—Ezra: How long you say thet son o’ your’n has been in col­ lege?

Ezekiel: Wall, ’bout sixteen head o’ cattle *11* twenty acres o* corn.

—Ex. —The fashionable church is one where the preacher doesn’t talk much about the camel and the needle’s eye. 一Kennie: AVhat’s father singing for, mother ?

Mother: He’s singing baby to sleep.

Kennie: Well, if I was the baby I’d pretend to be asleep. 一Ex.

—The oscilloscope is an invention which makes an engine work­ ing at a high rate of speed appear to crawl. . It is now believed that a development of this device will enable the movements of certain students to be followed by the human eye.

—A woman lecturer was speaking to a small audience about how much more conceited women are than men; how much more fastidious they are, and how they stand before a mirror for hours preparing to make a good impression. “While men,” she told them, “are modest. They do not primp and pose.

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They are not vain and frivolous. Why, at this minute thcJj handsomest man in this room has the bow of his tie twisted around under his ear.”

There were nine men present and every one of them felt to see where the 1)q'v of his tie was. 一M. L. G. A Hint.

The college men are very slow, They seem to take their ease.

For even when they graduate They do it by degrees.

—°Say, Prof., I am indebted to you for all I know.”

“Don’t mention such a trifling matter.”

Laughing, shouting, full of cheer, On the scene he did appear.

Dark the night; the air is cool Thus, my friends, does pass the fool.

Adieu, my friends!

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215 Main St.

If it's Hardware WE HAVE IT NUFF SAID Give Us a Trial

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Watertown, Wis.

Basket Ball

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The Olympia MIKE SALLAS, Prop.

"^HARDWARE THAT'S ON THE SQUARE

307 Main St.

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The Choice Candies for Easter are to be had at

Cor. Second and Main Streets.

EVERYTHING IN POCKET CUTLERY and RAZORS

and all kinds of Sporting Goods at

Examine our line before buying

Salick’s

108-110-112 W. Main St.

Jeweler

At the Bridge

D. & F. Kusel Co. “The Store of Quality

W. A. Nack

WM. GEHRKE

MEATS

DRUGGIST

Poultry in Season Phone 19-W 621 Main St.

315 Main St.

Shoes Repaired while you wait

Watertown's Exclusive CROCKERY STORE

A. SOHRWEIDE 210 So. Third Street

Watertown. Wis.

AUG. GAMN CROCKERY CO. 400 Main Street

JULIUS BAYER Wholesale and Retail Dealer in MEATS AND SAUSAGES OF ALL KINDS Watertown

Wisconsin

Phone 25

K0HL8-0ESIREICH CO.

Schnitger Motor Co.

Furniture and Undertaking

TAXI SERVICE AND STORAGE

F. NEUMANN, Prop.

Edison Phonographs and Ruga

Dealers in MAXWELL and CHALMERS CARS

607-613 Main St. Phone Call 150-W

Phone 264-W

Residence Phone 165-J GET YOUR

Fishing Tackle at Winkenwerder's Hdw. Store 207 Main Street

200 First St. Next to Theatre

Watertown Telephone 680-J

Classic Sweet Shop II. C. Brandt, Prop.

WATERTOWN CREAMERY CO.

Clarified & Pasteurized Milk & Cream Phone 431-J

Try a Box of our delicious Chocolates.

Ice Cream

Candies

Cigars

105 Main Street

The Princess Confectionery George Spyros, Proprietor

W.D. Sproesser Co. JEWELERS Pianos and Victor Victrolas

ICE CREAM, CANDIES AND CIGARS Watertown, Wis.

111 Main St.

Phone No. 259-J

Spring Suits Have Soft，Easy Fitting Lines The rather full-cut lines of the newer styles call for the utmost skill in tailoring—for fabric quality. For, unless the work is well done, the clothes will sag into shapeless bags, instead of draping gracefully In our “Wile” suits you’ll find style that’s right up-to-date and quality that will hold up for a long time to come.

Priced at $25.00, 29.00, 32.50,35.00

[[1A5「旧CHEI|&5D也[D At the Bridge

Wm. Gorder Co. Coal, Wood, Coke, Sewer Pipe —AND—

Building Material 608 Main Street

Telephone 33-1R

Dr, E. J. Hoermann DENTIST X-Ray

Telephone No. 258

Corner First and Main Streets

Watertown, Wis. FIRST CLASS WORK

Vogue

at

Sim Block

CLEANERS and DYERS You like clean clothes, we like to clean them 412 Main St.

“THE

Phone 263-J

BARBER” Watertown

115 Third St.

Jas. D. Casey Company PIANOS and PHONOGRAPHS on Easy Payment Plan RECORDS—ROLLS 119-121 Water St.

Watertown, Wis.

Colieye Athletic Supply Co. BASEBALL

-FINEBASKETBALL

FOOTBALL

TENNIS SUPPLIES Catalog on request

Milwaukee, Wis.

INSTRUCTOR

Piano,

WATERTOWN^ LEADING FURNITURE STORE

Pipe Organ Violin and Harmony

Studio 109 Main St., Third Floor Res. 318-J Studio Phone 752-W Hoffmann Building

F. S. Chaw

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Easy Chair F. C. KECK & COMPANY

North Fourth St.

110-112 Main Street

HERMAN T. NOWACK Dealer in Groceries, Feed and Flour, Vegetables and Fruits in season. Telephone 595-J. Watertown, Wis. Ill N. 4th St.

You will find a complete line of FRUITS of all kinds in season at

White Palace

John E. Heismann CASH GROCER Phone 6 115 Main St.

WHEN YOU WANT

—SMOKE—

BARBER SHOP First Class Work BERT C. FROEMMING 408 Main St

Watertown, Wis.

Dealer in RELIABLE FURNITURE UNDERTAKER and LICENSED EMBALMER PRIVATE CHAPEL UP-TO-DATE EQUIPMENT 313 Main Street Mrs. T. B. Rau, Lady Assistant Phone 54 Res. Phone 51-W

Quality

Country Club CIGARS

KUENZI CIGAR CO. 110 Third St.

MAKERS Watertown, Wis -

Go to Headquarters for Sta­ tionery, Candies, Notions and Fancy Goods.

W.

F_ Gruetzmacher

“For Your Smokes” The United

Cigar

9 Main St.

Store

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Let Your Photograph Pay Your Friends a visit.

Make your appointment today The Photographer in your town

MEYER’S STUDIO, 114 Third St.

HUBERT PAGEL Balder and Confectioner Telephone 115-J 114 West Main Street.

FOR REAL TRY

BARBER WORK

H. BRIESEMEISTER 112 North Third Street

Lou Uecker DRUGGIST WATERTOWN,

WISCONSIN

Bauman’s PURE SUGAR HOME-MADE Candies None Better Few as Good 200 W. Main St. Opposite Public Library

High Grade Emblems and Stationery 3unde & UprneyerCo. t/eyvol&RS -Milwei uk^ •Plonfiinfon, A‘xado Building

Where Quality Is As RQprosQivtQd

Send Easter Greetings of Flowers Plants to your dear ones or friends.

Leave your order with the.

Stube Floral Company 406 Main Street

Telephone 464

A. KRAMP COMPANY The Largest Garage in the city.

615-617-619 Main Street

Watertown, Wis.

Your photograph â&#x20AC;&#x201D;the only gift that only you can make

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Studio 115: North Fourth Street

DR. J. R. CASANOVA DENTIST Telephone 714-J 107 N. First St.

Merchants Bank Annex

We Recommend

“Bostonian” SHOES

FOR

MEN

DRAEGE^StLECTRICSHOP 116 Third

Street

Phone 59-W BUY YOUR FOOTWEAR AT

Leo Reusch & Son Geo. W. Spohn’s 210 West Main Street

215

Main St.

Men’s Newest Creations in Foot­ wear. Inspect our new spring arrivals in Oxfords.

E. H. Cook, M. D. Ed. Hinzmann Practice Limited to EYE,

EAR, NOSE TIIROAT

BARBER

Spectacles and Eye Glasses Scientifically Fitted Hours 9to 4 Office—Hertel & Hoffmann Bldg.

Ed. Warner EAST END Barber Shop 602 Main St.

SHOP

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Watertown, Wis.

OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE

Behlke Drug Co. Corner First and Main Streets Watertown, Wis.

Mutchler’s Grocery Carry a Full Line of STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES 413 Western Ave. Phone 75-W

Strong and Reliable Companies

Forty Years Experience as Insurance Agent )NATIONAL! ^ASSOCIATION

Policy Forms a Specialty

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Prompt and Careful Personal Attention

Carl E. Emmerling INSUROR Office Phone 323-W

207 Eight Street

Residence Phone 174-J

Watertown, Wisconsin

There is no substitute for Butter

John Habhegger Co. MANUFACTURERS OF

Sweet Auburn Butter

Every day in every way our program is Getting Better and Better.

The CLASSIC W. H. NORTON, Manager, Watertown, Wis.

Here you will find the best in music, motion pictures, ventilation and projection.

Open every eveningMatinee Sunday at 2:30 Chas. Heismann

Frank Petro

THE PAINT MAN

The Honest Electrician

614 Main St. PAINTER AND DECORATOR

0. F. KURZWEG Dealer in

FINE BOOTS, SHOES AND RUBBERS

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CORRECT PICTURE FRAMING

Please Give Us a Trial We Try to Give Satisfaction 402 Main Street

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Aug. Iffland & Son STORE MOVED TO 404 Main St.

Dealers in Staple and Fancy Groceries, Fruits & Vegetables 206 Second St.

Phone 100

INDEX •263 Advertising and Advertising—Marcus O. Koch 145 “Ain’t Nature Grand?”一Walter J. Schmidt.......

16, 46, 85, 124, 152, 180, 214, 246, 289 Alumni'Notes 5 A Man’s a Man—Irwin J. Habeck....... .174 Ampelopsis, The—Poem—A. Maaske 1—30 April Issue......... .24, 53, 99, 128, 158, 190, 219, 254, 300 Athletics.............. ............... 19, 48, 150, 179, 212, 244, 287 Aus dem Seminar .This Issue Baseball Story, A~W. W. Kleinke..........................

135 Battle of Hastings—G. F. Zimmermann................

33 Befiehl dem Herren deine Wege—E. A. Hoenecke Beginning and End—Poem—Martin Franzmann....

■This Issue Belshazzar—Poem—M. Franzmann------------------167 Black Death of the Fourteenth Century—II. O. Grumvald .278 Call of the Wild, The—W. Rupp...........................................

Campus and Classroom........*.28, 61, 109, 132, 164, 196, 228, 259, 305 Cliff Dwellers, The—R. E. Hillemann........................................... 199 Co-ed Notes.................. -........ 27, 60, 109, 131, 163, 195, 226, 258 201 Coincidence—N. Schlavensky College Notes......................... 20, 50, 96, 126, 154, 186, 216, 250, 295 Conservative Lumbering in the United States—H. E. Timmel…-1^ 79 Creation’s Mystery•—Poem—I. J. Habeck....

166 Day Dreams—Poem—M. Franzmann.........

19&—230 December Issue..............................................

38 Domestic Cult of Japan, The—H. Krueger 13, 43, 81, 121, 147, 176, 209, 240, 283 Editorials Ein im Staate Michigan bedeutender Ort fuer die Geschichtc der deutsch-lutherischen Indianermission Nordamerikas .264 —L. C. Bernthal, 18......................................................

•234 Engelschutz—A. Hillmann...................................................

73 English Oration—E. A. Hoenecke....................................... .231 Erinnerung an Weihnachten—Poem—A. Werner...............

115 Erste Bluetezeit der deutschen Literatur, Die—II. Krueger Exchanges.......... .......................... 22, 51, 97, 156, 188, 217, 251, 297 February Issue ............................ ........................................ 262-^07 .262 February—Poem—W. Jaeger.....

31 Flowers一P.^Kuske...................... .This Issue Gandhi—R. C. Horlamus.............

67 German Oration一G. A. Schuetze 40 Goetz von Berlichingen—R. Bittorf............ .This Issue In Days of Yore—I. J. Habeck.....................

2 Industrial Revolution, The—G. A. Schuetze 120 In Memorian................................................. .This Issue In the Desert—Poem一八.Werner.............. ....231—261 January Issue................................................ .…66—113 June Issue.....................................................

137 La Fleur—R. W. Matuschek....

77 Latin Oration—E. E. Prenzlow 26, 58, 107, 130, 161, 194, 224, 256, 303 Locals 84 Man’s Prayer Answered一Poem—A. Maaske........ .31— 63 May Issue................................................................... .205 Mohammed—L. C. Gruendemann...........................

66 Morn, The—PoemM. Franzmann.......................

Mrs. Malaprop,Her Pedigree and Her Progeny— 170 W. Franzmann.................. ............................... .238 Night in December, A一Wilbert Frank.................

■282 Night Wind, The一Poem—A. Maaske...................

166—197 November Issue.............................................. .........

135—165 October Issue...........................................................

•235 Philipp Melanchton一Wm. Zinke......................... .

198 Railroad Carol, A—Poem—M. Franzmann............

9 Savonarola—Carl Kionka........................ ................

114—134 September Issue ............................................ :.......... .268 Sincere Friendship—R. Matuschek.........................

117 Student Idealism—I. J. ilabeck...............................

•232 Study of the Stars, Thellans D. Gacbler, V7••••• .This Issue Sundown—Poem—1. J. Habeck.............................. .173 There and Here—I. J. I labeck................................

12 To the First KobinPoem一I. J. Habeck..............

41 Treuc Sklavc, Der—G. Schmcling..................... ..

114 Wanderlust—Poem—I. J. HaliCck...........................

■208 Wane of Life—Poem—A. Maaske............... ...........

What the League of Nations Has Accomplished in a Political Way—W. O. Wcissgcrber This Issue

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