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TABLE OF CONTENTS LITERARY Song for the Weary......... ............

Buck Fever________________ I Ein im Staate Michigan Fuer Die Geschichte Der Deutsch-Lutherischen Indianermission Nordamerikas Bedeutender Ort._................

Mother's Prayers____ _______ Travel, Poem_______________

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EDITORIALS Ushering in Volume XXVIII. A Smile................... ..........

Bowdlerizing........ ..............

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ALUMNI______________ _ COLLEGE NOTES .............—.

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ATHLETICS_____ ______ LOCALS-____ __________ CO-ED NOTES —________ CAMPUS AND CLASSROOM-

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SONG FOR THE WEARY. Wait till the winter is over, 'Vait till the springtime is come.

The bee will come home to the clover, And peace to vour heart will come home.

When winds blow Araby spices, And the river runs silver and blue, You will find that a little suffices To make vour dreams come true.

Though the winter was sleety and dreary, And love had little room, Your heart will forget to be weary When the roses bloom.

—M. F., Prep”，24.

BUCK FEVER Anthony Hahn, ’27.

The ancient Ford creaked and groaned as it wound its tortu-j ous way up the rocky slope. At every jolt the engine sputtered angrily, while innumerable rattles kept up the tattoo between times. The exhaust occasionally emitted small puffs of smoke by way of exhibiting its failing powers. As the car wound in and out between the rocks, the driver swung the wheel from side to side. He evidently knew the road, for his countenance wore the air of assurance. His solemn grey eyes were concentrated upon the wisp of a road before him, his jaws clinching a pipe that had long since gone out. He was tanned to a coppery tint, and his huge hands were gnarled, as if they bore mute testimony to the、 labors of their owner. A battered remnant of a hat was perched at a rakish angle on one side of his head as if to belie the solemnity of his countenance. Iiis clothing was of a sort to be expected in. the North: A woolen shirt open at the neck, a pair of nonde­ script trousers, and boots. He was a lean, powerful, out-of-doors man; self-reliant, independent, perhaps even humorous.

The lad at his side was all eagerness. His hands gripped the seat; his eyes peered rapidly and eagerly on all sides; his counten- • ance was flushed with joy and excitement. Enraptured he gazed at the woods round about him, then forward along the trail, then back once more to the scenery. Evidently this trip into the north woods was as new and interesting to him as it was irksome to the man.. His eyes roved everywhere. Occasionally he saw the smaller forest animals scurry to shelter at the approach of the auto; more often the car gave sufficient warning, and all he could perceive was a rustling inl the underbrush.

It was late afternoon, and the slanting rays of the sun shone upon a scene filled with contentment for the boy. As the car neared the camp, the lad gazed with increasing interest at the solid wall of trees. Iiow huge, how vast were these trees! Long before the two hunters had left behind the scrub country, the zone of charred stumps and occasional clearings. Here, now, spreading on all sides, was the virgin forest. Down these same woodland aisles, perhaps, many a brave had crept noiselessly. The boy al­ most fancied that in the lengthening shadows he could outline their vague forms. That huge pine standing over against the knoll, how many generations of forest people had it gazed upon?

Brought from this reverie by the jerking halt of the car, he saw before him a log cabin.

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Tad,” announced the man cheerfully, as he jumped from the seat to unfasten the luggage.

“And a wonderful night it will be for me too, Uncle Ned,” answered the boy. “I tried to picture the north woods back home, but I never imagined they were this wonderful!’’

“Yes, they’re wonderful, and they’re healthy, which means more to me,” added the Uncle, although the hardiness of his frame and the twinkle in his eye belied the statement. “But that’s neither here nor there. Take this pail and follow the trail back of the cabin down to the spring, and fetch us some water. You might wash up a bit, if you care to. In the meantime I’ll see if I can’t scare up some supper for two hungry travelers.”

The boy bounded off, glad to be of some service. By the time he returned, preparations for the meal had been miraculously completed, and he sat down to the best meal of grouse he ever tasted. All during the meal the boy asked question after question with such startling rapidity, that at length the man made a serio­ comic gesture of despair and said, “Tad, I think you’ve both eaten enough food and asked enough questions for this evening. You’ve had a hard day of it, and to-morrow will tax your strength still further. It’s high time a shaver of your size got to bed. Off with you!’’

“I don't think Fm tired,” exclaimed Tad to his uncle, as he crawled into his bunk. Three minutes later he.was fast asleep. In his dreams he saw vision after vision of the deer to be his on the morrow, each one larger than the one preceding.

When he returned to consciousness of his surroundings before sunrise, in response to a deft blow between his ribs, his first im­ pression was that his visionary deer of the night had become ail actuality and was stamping the life out of him with its sharp hoofs. Gradually, however, the ogre before him dwindled down in size and appearance, until he recognized his uncle standing be­ fore him, fully dressed for the day’s hunt.

“On with your clothes, Tad, and be quick about it,” he ordered briskly.

Yes sir,” replied the boy meekly, for he had not yet fully 1 recovered from his imaginary struggles with the buck.

After a hasty meal they started from the cabin, ghostly in the first glimmerings of daylight. In the grey, misty light of the ]morning, the woods were as somber as the interior of a cathedral, -while that marvelous hush which pervades the woods just before the day's noises begin caused the distant,' drowsy chirping of a bird to be heard with startling clearness.

“Now Tad,” commenced the man, “I’ve just got this to say: You’ve shot small game, rabbits, racoons, gophers, and squirrels

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by the dozen at home. Even ducks. You know how to shoot and handle a gun. 1 don’t have to say anything about that. But a (leer’s a mighty big proposition. He looks all-fired big just before you pull the trigger. If one comes past you to-day, keep your head, and control your nerves. Your first deer always gives you the most nervousness. After the first one, it's easy. Don’t let your gun wabble, or your nerves wabble. Don’t let buck fever get you.

Keep your nerves steady, and it will be all over in a jiffy•” By this time they had reached the runway; and after careful calculations as to wind and shadow, Tad was placed behind a fal­ len tree. From this place he could cover the runway in either di­ rection.

“I’ll go up a ways, because two of us together won’t do any good. You know what I told you. Remember it,” were the uncle's) parting words.

Soon his cautious step died out in the distance, and Tad was left alone to his share of the hunt. Wouldn’t the folks at home be proud when they heard he had killed his cleer! Wouldn’t his father be proud of him ! Lovingly he fingered his rifle and sighted it at an imaginary object on the opposite slope—What was that? * Nothing more than the sudden chirping of a cricket near at hand.

His taut nerves eased once more, as he gazed up and clown the runway. His uncle would be miles away by this time. The cawing of some fiendish, crow, echoing from tree-top to tree-top, startled him a second time. And so the morning wore on. Once a rabbit hopped fearlessly past him as he sat in his cover. Twice birds perched almost within reach. And still no game. It must be almost noon. The arches between the trees rose to enormous heights. The motionless air was almost sultry. Filtered sunlight made him drowsy. Would game never come ?

And then at last Tad heard a crackling of dead twigs from up the runway. Sure enough, here was some game at last; perhaps deer. Deer! The very name thrilled him. There was no longer any doubt. Mincing his way down the trail came a beautiful rus­ set buck. His fur was glossy, almost iridescent. His antlers were huge and unbroken. Seven points, counted Tad. What a head for some trophy collection, with underneath on a tiny brass plate: “Shot by Tael Beecher.” Slowly the gun rose to a point at the left foreleg.

“I’ll shoot at the heart,” thought Tad, uso as not to injure the head.”

There was not the smallest trembling of rifle or boy, nor was there the least trace of nervousness or buck fever in Tad’s face as he sighted along the barrel at the beautiful animal so near.

Suddenly, a wave of pity swept over Tad. What right had he

to take the life of that animal, or any other animal, for that matter ? Was not he, instead, the trespasser, guilty in the eyes of justice to the wild animal at which he was leveling his gun?

Slowly Tad’s gun slipped from its upright position; slowly his features lost their intentness. His only feeling now was of ad­ miration for the spectacle of beauty that stood before him. He might possess himself of the hide, the flesh, the head, and the ant­ lers, but that was all. He could never reconstruct those majestic lines, that proud toss of the head, or the impatient stamp of the foreleg upon the ground. All to be admired in life; in death, the animal would only be a mockery to haunt him.—One more stamp of the hoof, one more defiant toss of the antlers, and the buck was gone.

Some time later,一how long Tad never knew— —he became aware of bis uncle’s approach. .» Well, I’ve got nothing to show for my day's hunting，” he announced cheerfully. “Hcnv did you come out?”

“I saw a buck clown here in the runway,” Tad replied slowly.

"Did you get him?”

“No•”

“What:! With all the training you’ve had, to fall flat on a shot that would have been a cinch for a man with ordinary ability!

Well, no use crying over spilt milk; we may as well go back to the cabin. I just l)et it was buck fever that got you after all.”

“Yes，” replied Tad, “it must have been buck fever.”

EIN IM STAATE MICHIGAN FUER DIE GESCHICHTE DER DEUTSCH-LUTHERISCHEN INDIANERMISSION NORDAMERIKAS BEDEUTENDER ORT. (Fortsetzung und Schluss) Leonard C. Bernthal，’18.

Es war so uni die Zeit, wo die Amseln sich im mittleren Teil des Staates Michigan zusammenscharten, um bald ihren gemeinsamen Weg nach einem 'vaermeren Klima anzutreten, und die Blaetter des Waldes sich gelbrot faerbten, und der fleissige Landman n Kartoffeln grub, oder Bohnen drosch, waehrend seine Kind­ er nach der Schulzeit das Vi eh hueteten, oder sonstwie dem Vater halfen. Da konnte ich endlich einmal meine schon laengst beabsichtigte Wanderung nach dem Indianerfriedhof in Wirklichkeit antreten. Der Herbst ist ohne Zweifel die schoenste Jahreszeit im Staate Michigan, und jeder Liebhaber cler schoenen Gottesnatur

kannii gar' nicht anders als ill re Schoenheiten aufmerksam betrachten und ssicli darueber freuen. Die nieisten Leute meinen, um die Schoenheiten dei. Gottesnatur rccht zu geniessen, mu esse man clorthin reisen, wo man sie in so zahlreicher Fuelle und greifbarer Naehe findet, wie z. B. in unserem Staate Kalifornien. Ein wahrer Liebhaber der schoenen Gottesnatur sieht aber nicht nur Naturschoenheiten in solchen ueberaus herrlichen Gegenden unsers Westens und freut sich darueber, sondern auch Lanclschaften, die er alle Tage sieht, bergen stets alte und neue Schoenheiten fuer sein Auge und Gemuet—sieht (loch cine Landschaft ganz anders im Mondschein aus als im Tagcslicht, im Sommer als im Winter, am nebligen Tage als am hellen, und wahrlich, derjenige, der die sogenannte Pine River Road hinaus zum Indianerfriedhof spaziert, sei es in welch er Jahreszeit es will, muss die Gegencl malcrisch schoen nennen, besonders aber im goldenen Iierbst, wenn sie ihn gleich, was Ackerbau anbetrifFt, vielleicht enttaeuscht. Aber nicht notwendigerweise muss eine malerisch schoenc Gegend eine gute Farmgegend sein.

Der Weg war nicht selir weit; nur anclertliall^ Meilen noerdlich von der Stadt St. Louis entfernt liegt der Fricdhof. Ich konnte ruhig erst mein Abendbrot verzehren und dann losgehen. Das Tageslichtersparnissystem, das man in vielen Staedten Michigans noch aufrecht erhaelt, trotzdem der Krieg sch on laengst vorbei ist, kam mir diesmal l)ei meiner Wanclerung zu gute. Es ging dem Abend zu. I—Ieiss war es nicht, wie demi ueberhaupt im Staate Michigan selbst am heisseslen ITerbsttage die Hitze nachlaesst, sobald der Tag sich neigt. Deswegen hatte ich mir gerade diese Tageszeit zum Wandern gewaehlt. Da ich von jeher gut marschieren konnte, war ich bald ausserhall) der Stadtgrenze. Es fiel mir sofort auf, class die Gegend hier huegelig und wellenfoermig war statt flach wie sonst um St. Louis, das noch zum Saginawtal gehoert. Der Boden, der sonst lehmig war, wurde auf cinmal sandig und liahm an Fruchtbarkeit ab. Ilaeuser und Stallungen verrieten mir dieses sofort, denn solche elenden Huetten, wie diese waren, sieht man in keiner guten Farmgegend. Bis heute ist es mir unerklaerlich geblieben, class Pfercle, Kuehe • in der grimmigen ICaelte in solchen Stallungen nicht erfrieren, doch wo der Mensch seine Pfliclit versaeumt, tut der liebe Gott das Notwendige, er. gibt solchen Tiercn eine extra dicke Pelzdecke, damit sie nicht von der Kaelte zu lei den brauchen. Sonst ginge es ihnen schlecht. Hier sahe ich auch ein altes Blockhaus und Blockstall, die an Pioniertagen erinnerten. Der Eigentuemer koennte sich ein besseres Haus leisten, aber wer will denn sein sauerverdientes, dem sandigen Boden muehselig abgerungenes Geld in ein neues Haus hineinstecken ? Sein Geld wuerde dabei aufgezehrt und spaeter —6—

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atxlt koennte er dann im neuen Hause darben. Er waere alt, und verkaufen koennte er nicht, denn alles stroemt in die Grosstadt. So argumentierten die meisten, die armselige Haeuser bewohnten. Ich fand die Leute, die ihr Lebetag auf dem Sandboden gewohnt hatten, sehr exzentrisch, und es waere interessant, sie einmal nach ilirer Gemuetsart, Lebensanschauungen und Lebensweise genau zu cliarakterisieren. Wer sie nicht genau kannte, musste sie mit ihrem ganzen Wescn sonderbar finden, cloch nur cler oberflaechlich urteilende Mensch haette kurzweg ihre Bauten, Methoden und Anschauungen getadelt, oder gar sich darueber lustig gemacht, denn manchcs, 'vie Z. B., class cler obenervvaehnte Mann es vorzog in seinem Blockhaus zu wohnen, hatte seinen giiten Grund. Unci obgleich ich als ein aus einer guten Farmgegend stammender Wiskonsiner cler Gegend in Bezug auf Ackerbau ein Armutszeugnis ausstcllcn musste, war sie doch auch in diesem Stueck mir interessant. und ich habc daselbt vieles Neue gesehen, gehoert und gelernt. .

Der Falirxveg war mit Kies belegt—eine Wohltat fuer die jcder, dcr schon einmal im tiefen Sand herumgelaufen ist, dankt.

Sumach, wilde Weintrauben und sonstiges Gestruepp, schattenreiche Ulmen, schlanke Fichten, dicke Eichen, manche von ihnen stammtcn viclleicht noch aus clem Urwald, zierten die Strasse.

Sonst schien mir die cinst so dicht bewaldete Gegend arm an Holz.

Das meiste war Nachwuchs und Pappelstraeucher.

Aii Wasser war jedoch die Gegend reich. Fast auf jeder Farm sahe ich einen Springbrunnen. Baeche rieselten den Huegeln hinab. Der Pine River, ein seichter Fluss zur rechten Hand des Weges, trug seinen Namen mit richt, denn sein Wasser sah gelb aus wie Harz. Seine Ufer waren niedrig mit Weiden bewachsen, schossen aber nach einer viertel Meile ploetzlich in die Hoehe.

So beschaffen fand ich die Gegend um den Indianerfriedhof.

Als ich sie zum erstenmal durchfuhr, war mein erster Gedanke: Wovon leben die Leute eigentlich ? Als ich sah, class sie gluecklich und zufrieden waren, merkte ich erst wie wenig ein zufriedener Mensch zum Leben braucht. Kein Wunder dann, dass der erste Rericht des schon erwaehnten Komitees eine ablehnende Botschaft • enthielt. Die biederen Franken suchten gute Farmgegenden, denn erstens wollten sie dem Indianer das Landbauen beibringen, dann suchten sie z'veitens Land, um neue Kolonien zu gruenden. Aber schwerlich haetten die Kolonisten grosse Freude am Landbauen auf solchem nicht selir fruchtbaren Boden gehabt, ihr Bericht zeigt ja, class sie auch wussten, was guter oder schlechter Ackerboden sei, und was die Indianer anbelangt, sie haetten auf dem besten Farmboden nichts in bezug auf Ackerbau geleistet, denn j

wer Ackerbau betreiben will, muss woertlich im Schweisse seines Angesichts sein Brot essen. Das wollte aber kein maennlicher Chippewa oclcr sonst ein Inclianer. Missionar Baierleins und spaeter Missionar Miesslers Versuche, dem Indianer die deutsche Ackerbaukunst beizubringen, schlugen fclil.

Wie mag wolil dieselbe Gegeiid vor 75 Jahren ausgesehen haben ? Dieser Gedanke kam mir umvillkuerlich beim Wandern.

Dichter, nndurchdringbarer Urwalcl, meistens Fichtenbaeume, die im Sancle gut gedeihen, bedeckten den Erdboden. An cine Fahrstrasse war nicht zu denken. Ein Beispiel: Wie der Bericht zeigt, fuhr Frau Baierlein auf einem Kanoe nach dieser Station, Bethanicn. Die Gesellschaft fuhr von Frankennntlh, Michigan, weg, clem Cass Fluss entlang bis zur Stclle, wo er sich in den Schiawassee ergicsst, dann denselben hinunter bis zum Tittabawasscc, dann denselben hinauf bis zur Slelle wo heute die Stadt Midland steht, dann den Pine River hinunter bis zur Missionssfation,一eine Fahrt von langer Dauer, die oft lebens-gefachrlich werden konnte. Wollte man Esswaren oder Kleider von Saginaw holcn, wartete man bis der Fluss zugefroren war, dann spannte man ein Pferd vor einem Schlitten und fuhr so auf dem Eise nach der Stadt. Anders ging es nicht. Hier hatte man es aber mil der grimmigen Kaclte und mit dem tiefen Schnee zu tun. Vor zwei oder drei Tagcn kam man nicht in Saginaw an. Der Missionar nahni immor Indianer als Fuehrer mit, clercn Ortssinn ja weltberuehmt ist. Man uebernachtete im Freicn. Ein Baum, dc*r ctwa zwei bis (Irci Klafter holz cnthielt, wurde abgebauen und diente als Heizofen, oefters bei einer Temperatur von unlcr Null. Einer musste wachcn und das Feuer schueren, waehrencl der andcre schlief. Sie loesten sich gegenseitig alle paar Stunden ab. Der Sell nee trieb nicht so, 'vie es heutzutage der Fall ist. Alte Einsiedler erzaehlcn, dass der Vater oft “(lie Jungens” des naclits hcraustrommelte, damit sie den Schnee vom Dache schaufelten, denn das Dach drohtc unter der schweren Last zusammenbrechen zu wollcn. Indianer giiigen ihren Geschaeften ungestoert nach. Wild diente ilmcn zur Nahrung.

Der Sommer war nicht zu heiss, die Naeclite stets kuehl, Frost konnte man zu irgend einer Zeit erwarten, (lie Kaelte war im Winter still, kein Wind durchfegte so leicht die baumreichen Felder, wie er es heute (lurch die baumlosen tut. Etwas sump fig war (lie Gegend aucli, und des oefteren forderte das hcimtueckische Malariafieber zahlreiche Opfer. Dicse gauze Gegend hatte sich in den letzten 75 Jahren sehr veraendert, doch von den Alten, die diese ..Umwandlung miterlebt batten, lebte keiner mehr.

Meint aber einer, dass die Zeit der Anfaenge cler Indianermission mit cler Zeit zusammenliel, da man anfing die clicken

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Baeume des Urwalds in Bauholz zu verwandeln, Stumpfen aus­ zuroden, und das Land fuer den Ackerhau herzustellen, so irrt ert sich. Das alles geschah voile 30 Jahre nach Anfang der Mission um ]SiS. Somit ist dieser Indianerfriedhof 30 Jahre aelter als irgendein noch stehendes Gehaeude in der Umgegend, und bildet daher mit recht cin wichtiger Ort fucr die Geschichte der deutsch­ luthcrischcn Imlianermission im Staate Michigan, wie auch in dcr Ccschichtc des Cuuntys, in elem er liegt. i\'.orh mand1crki andcrc Fragen dnrchkrcuzten meinen Sinn. ,\uf die gab c� abcr kcine .\ntwort, denn es fehlten die genauen Bcrichtc. .-\Ill lichstcn hacttc irh cine Person bei mir gchabt, die den Platz gcschcn und allcs, was cla vorgcgangcn, miterlebt haette, hacttc ich sokhc linden kocnm·n. �un ahcr musste ich das Zu­ rcchtkg-cn ,·crsd1icdcncr IJingc sclhst besorgcn. Im ersten Falle wacn· dicsc Jh-schrciln111g wohl weit n,llstaendiger und interes­ santcr gcwurclt·n. !ch heschacit igte mit·h mit dicsem oder jenem Geclanken. dcr Zcit ,·or i.'i J ahrcn hcruchrtc, als cin munteres Eichlwcrnchen, das illl lladw, dcr ,·or mir floss, seinen Durst �doc,d1t hattt•, mcine _ \11frm·rksa111keit anf sich zog. Als es mich crhlirkte. klt'ttcrlc t•s flugs aui ci11c111 am Rande eincs Huegel ste­ hcnden Eirhhaum. kh srhm1tc ihm nach-doch was sahe ich?

Etwa� \\'cisscs srhimnll'rtc durd1 clie .\este des Eichbaums. Ein paar Schritt 11·1·itl·r u11d cin mat·chtigcs. weissangestrichenes Kreuz nhoh sirh aus den Buesrlwn. kh heeilte mich, dcnn ich wusste, id1 war am Zide 111ci111.:r \\'awkrung angckommen. l>a lag- ('r ,·or 111ir. !kr lmlianerfrieclhof. ein 11id1t sehr grosses F1,Jcl, l't\\'a I 50 Fuss Jang und 75 Fuss breit, ein Stcinwurf vom \\'cg1• l'lltiernt. nirht weit ,·on dcm Ramie eines mit Eichbaeumen nmsac11111tt·11 I lt1l'gcls. in des!<cn Talc dcr plaetscherncle Bach sein irohcs Lil'cl sang. Rings nmher war sonst cine lautlose Stille­ Kir1·hhof sf riedc11. Ein unbcschreibliches Gcfuehl ueberkam mich, als id1 midi ihm 11ad1crte. Der Erdboden war mir heilig, dem 1 lcrr geweiht. dt·1m under ihm ruhten cinstige Heiden. Rothaeute,1 Indianer. 111111 abcr clurch Chrbti Blut crloeste Juenger Jesu. Das Ga111.c-wic cs cla�tand-ein Saatfeld \'Oil \Veizcnkoernern Gottes, die cinst an scincm grossen Erntctage hen·orspriesscn werden zum cwigl'n Leben ;-ein Bcweis der \\'ahrheit der Schrift, Jes. 60, 3: "Uml die Heiden wcrde11 zu dcinem Lichte wandeln," ein Beweis cles l\Iissionseifcrs um! (!er Liebe zu den arme11 indianischen Hei­ den Pastor Lochcs. der seinen Schuelern. besonders aber Pastor :\ugust Cracmcr. diesen seinen Geist cinfloesste :-ein beredtes Denkmal <lessen. dass es dem I ferrn ein Klemes ist, groessen Segen sion \'icle Scelcn hinuebergerettct hat rn cler unzaehlbaren Schar'. der ,\uscrwaehlten. wekhe aus alien Geschlechtern und Sprachen unc.l Zungen Yom Lamme Gottes erkauft sincl.

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|~w^融娜撕在| Auf der Nordseite, in der Mitte fand ich den Eingang. Leise oeffnete ich die Tuer, aus Furcht vielleicht die Toten im Schlafe zu stoeren. Die Tuereangeln waren verrostet wie auch die Schrauben, die sie hielten und hatten sicli ein vvenig vom Pfahle losgetrennt. Den ganzen Friedhof umgab ein einfacher, weissangestrichener Lattenzaun, und ich bemerkte, dass schon manche Latte, die den Elementen lange trotzig die Stirne bot, den Kampf verloren hatte und ueberwunden und zerbrochen auf dem Boden lag. Die weisse Farbe war auf Stellen spurlos verschwunden. Das Ganze ueberragte ein 20 Fuss holies, einfaches, mit einem 10 Fuss langen Querbalken versehenes Kreuz. Es stand (lirekt gegenueber dem Eingang in der Mitte auf der Suedseite, aus Eichenholz gehauen und schien noch unbeweglich fest zu stehen. Ich wenigstens honnte es kaum ruetteln. Dies Emblem zeigte dem Besucher cles Friedhofs, wen diese Toten angehoerten, und in wessen Namen sie entschliefen. Weihevoll, majestaetisch rief es jedem Zll : Wer so stirbt, er stirbt wolil.” Direkt unter dem Kreuz stand der im Jahre 1872 gewidmeter Denkstein, nichts kostbares, eine einfache Steinplatte wie man sie auf fast alien alten Friedhoefen finden kann, mit der folgenden Inschri^t in der englischen Sprache: “Since in the great Chicago fire all the records of the Ev. Luth.

Synod of Missouri and other States regarding this place have been destroyed, the names of many of the Indians buried here could not be ascertained, but let it suffice that the Lord knows his own. 2 Tim. 2, 19 The Lord knoweth them that are his. John 10, 27 My sheep hear my voice and I know them. 1872 A. D.” Ich zaehlte etwa 26 Leichensteine. Viele Graeber waren Kindergraeber. Ihr Leichenstein trug keinen Namen, sondern nur eine Bibelstelle. Drei Leichensteine Graeber Erwachsener trugen Namen: Wamagosett, 110 years, mother of the Chippewas; Luke 2, 37; Philip Gruett, Rev. of St. John 19, 9; Sanabin, Luke 2, 29.

(Sanabin ist ein maennlicher Indianername—Anmerkung ties Schreibers.)

Mitten unter diesen Indianern ruhte auch eine weisse Person, direkt oestlich vom Kreuz. Es war die Gattin cles Nachfolgers Baierlein Pastor Miesslers, die er hier zur letzten Ruhe hatte betten muessen. Ihre Grabschrift war folgende: “Hier ruht in Gott, Johanna, geb. Pinkepank, (Ihr Bruder war Lehrer in Frankenmuth一Anmerkung cles Schreibers) teure Gattin Pastor Miesslers, welche das Licht dieser Welt am 19. Nov. 1828, A. D., erblickte und am 12ten April, 1857, A. D., an cler Auszehrung selig im Glauben an ihren Heiland entschlief in einem Alter von 28 Jahren, 4 Monaten und 23 Tagen. Ruhe in Frieden. Hiob 19, 25-27 Ich weiss dass main Erloeser lebt u. s. \v. Dies Grab musste in- eines -10-

jeden Besuchers Brust em starkes Mitgefuehl fuer das Leid des beraubten Gotten erwecken, eins der tragischen Momente in der Geschichte des Friedhofs. Viele Kirschbaeume und Sumach schmueckten ihr Grab, 'veil sonst kein Mensch mehr sich darum kucmmerte. Ueberhaupt machte der Friedhof den Eindruck eines vergesscnen Ortes, fussholies Gras ueberwucherte ihn, wilde Weintrauben umrankten den Lattenzaun, zwanzig Fuss hohe wilde Kirschbaeume drohten das Kreuz unsichtbar zu machen, viele LeicheiTsteine waren schon umgefalien, niemand hatte sie wiederaufgerichtet, andere stanclen schon schief und krumm, und warden sic einst einstuerzen, wire! niemand da sein, der sie aufrichtet.

Aber bishcr haben keine.unheiligen Haende sich an den Fried­ hof vergreifen oder Gottes Toten in ihrer Grabesruhe stoeren duerfen. Eine unsichtbare Macht haelt Wacht, clam it dies niemals geschicht. Der Mann auf (lessen Farm dieser Friedhof liegt, findet ihn im Wege, er hat schon alles drangewandt, diesen Dornstrauch von seiner Farm zu entfernen. Er versprach an einem andern Ort diesen Friedhof gerade wieder so hcrstellen lassen zu wollen, wie er nun da stcht, allc Kostcn wuerdc er tragen u. s. w aber die Staatsbehocrde verweigerte ihm das Rccht, dazu, und gab ihm zu verstehen, class cin sulchcr Ort einfach nicht verrueekt werden koennte. Sciidem hat er es uoch einmal bei eincr anderen Be­ hoerde versucht, aber aucli oline Erfolg. Nun hat er sich zufrieden geben muessen. Auf clem halben Acker, auf dem der Friedhof sich befindet, und uni den Friedhof herum, hat er nun eineii Obstgarten angelcgt. Scliacle，class keine Gesellschaft innerlialb uiisrer Synoden, ihm diesen halben Acker abkauft.

Der Schrciber dieser Zcilen will, sobald der tiefe Schnee wegbewaffnet, sich taut, mit Axt, Naegel, Hammer und Saege selber dranmachen, uni dicscm Indianerfriedhof das Aussehen zu geben, als kuemmere sich jemand drum. Etliche Jiingen Leute seiner Gemeinde zu St. Louis werden ihm dabei behilflich sein.

Er will weiter keinen anderen Dank oder irgendwelche Belohnung dafuer haben als dies, class das Gedaechtnis des Friedhofs der deutschlutherischcn Nachwelt unsrer Synoden im Segen erhalten bleibe, Er ist es 'vert，denn er predigt von grossen Taten Gottes uiul von grosser! Taten seiner Werkzeuge, die er dazu selber tuechtig macht, 2 Cor. 3, 5. Es tut ihm auch leid, class er keine orderitliche photographische Aufnahme des Orts in seinem 'Besitze hatte, die diese Beschreibung begleiten koennte, doch vielleicht spaeter.

Ich betrachtete den Friedhof mit heiliger Ehrfurcht, denn ich kannte seine Geschichte genau, ich wusste, welche Uebervvindung, Selbstverleugnung, Gottvertrauen, Fleiss und Ausdauer es gekostet, aus diesen hier begrabenen Heiden Christen zu machen. Ich —11—

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betete an die allesbesiegende Liebe Jesu, durch die dies Werk allein zu stande gekommen war, (lenn er ist auch der Heiden Heiland, Jes. 11, 10, Lukas 2, 32. Die Erhabenheit der ganzen Mission in ihrem Werden und in ihrem Vergehen stand for mir. Der Geist der ersten und letzten deutschlutherischen Indianermissionare unter den Chippewas im Staate Michigan, die direckt bei den Indianern wohnten, schien noch immer seinen einfluss auf jeden Besucher auszuueben.

Es fin g an zu dunken. Leise schloss ich (lie Tuer. Ich hatte den Friedhof liebgewonnen und konnte mich kaum von ihm trennen. Ich musste mich ganz unwillkuerlich nocli einmal umclrehcn und ihm betrachten. Da fiel mir ploetzlich die eine Strophe aus dem bekannten Liede Gerocks “Frieclliofsstimnien ein, die so lautet: Wo sind die Teuren, denen beim Versenken, Die Liebe schwur eine evvig Angedenken ?

Die Liebe schwur ein ewig Angedenken ?

Vergessen!

Sollte je der Tag kommen, an dem (las Kreuz einstuerzen und nimmer aufgerichtet, der Lattenzaun zerfallen und nimmer ersetzt, ein Leichenstein nach dem andern zerbroeckeln und von Gras uberwuchert, ja, der Friedhof selbt seines verwilderten Zustands wegen unkennbar sein; der Tag, an dem die deutsch-lutherischo Christenheit, die der Friedhof engeht, ihn ganz und gar verges­ sen haben werden wird ? Es wundert mich! Es wundert mich!

MOTHERS PRAYERS Herbert Hackbart, '27 It was Palm Sunday in Motah. Mother Earth had thrown off her warm winter garment and was preparing a gayer one. The lawns were regaining their deep green, the tulip and the violet were beginning to bud; and from many windows the delicate Easter lilies were gracefully nodding their white heads.

Amon^those who were enjoying the spring sun were two boys, one in • knickerbockers, the other in long trousers.

“Well, Ernie, what do you intend to do since you’re confirmed?” said the smaller looking up to his older friend.

“I was just thinking about that also. My parents would like to see me become a doctor, but I don’t know. I haven’t any liking for that profession. I’cl rather become a minister. What clo you think about it, Lester?”

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big husky like you wants to become a preacher ? You’d make a better pugilist. I thought we could go to high school together next fall, but if you’re going to go to college, we shall have to part. I know I’ll miss you, Ernie. I’ll never find so true a friend as I found in you.”

“No, we won’t have to part. You can come along with me.

I’m sure your parents will let you go.”

“Yes, my parents would—I know it. My mother has even been trying to talk me into it, but I haven't the stuff in me to be a preacher.”

During this time the two boys had approached Lester’s home.

Mrs. Huette met them at the door with a smile of welcome.

She was pleased when Lester told her of Ernst’s plans, and she tried to induce her son to go to college also; but in vain.

That same evening Ernst secured the consent of his parents to go to college—lie was to become a minister.

All too soon came the day of Ernst’s departure. Heavy at heart he said adieu to Lester. Few words were exchanged; but each felt what neither expressed.

A week after Ernst had left the quiet village of Motah, the doors of the high school were again flung open. Boys and girls, some gay, sonic downcast, were again toiling up the hill to the site of wisdom. Among those who were in low spirits was Lester. He was listlessly plodding along the street with his eyes fixed to the ground. Several hundred miles separated him from Ernst, his ideal, his leader.

But it was not Lester’s nature to remain melancholy. His spirits soon revived, and his pleasant disposition won him many friends. Before long he even became popular; he became proud, and “pride goeth before a fall•” His friends proved to be enemies of his spiritual welfare. They dragged him to the pool hall, to the ballroom,—to sin and crime. How soon he forgot Ernst, his true friend!

Mr. and Mrs. Huette noticed a marked change in their son.

Whenever his mother asked him to perform some labor, he either grumbled or refused outright. All punishment and all kind words had no effect on him. Worry and anxiety were depicted on the mother’s face. Her otherwise cheerful eyes now expressed sadness; her beautiful dark brown hair became besprinkled with gray.

Although her loving words failed to touch the heart of her son, not a day passed in which Mrs. Huette did not send fervent prayers for her boy to the Lord’s mercy seat.

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and became colcl. Ernst tried to excuse his friend by thinking that he was kept too busy with his school work.

The months hurried on and the long-looked-for Christmas va­ cation arrived. With a joyful heart Ernst boarded the train that carried him home. On Saturday morning Mrs. Rund opened the kitchen door and embraced her son with flour-covered arms. in the evening Ernst visited the Huettes. With tears in her eyes Mrs. Huette informed him that Lester was not at home and related the change which had taken place in her son.

Lester himself opened the door when Ernst came for the second time. Mr. and Mrs. I luette were absent. Only the pictures on the walls and the large hall clock can relate what passed be­ tween the two boys. That evening Ernst went home depressed to such an extent that he refrained from telling even his parents.

Ernst’s vacation was over. Sad and despondent he left for college.

When Lester was graduated from high school, he applied for work in the Bank of Motah. The president of the bank, who knew Lester’s parents well, employed him without any further recom­ mendations. Lester was very much interested in banking. He did his work accurately and quickly. The president, who noticed his ardor, placed every confidence in him. To be the confidant of a prominent banker aroused a certain feeling of honor in Lester. A chord which had never been touched brought forth an outwardly beautiful tone. The banker’s estimation of his character pleased . him.

But Lester’s old friends were still in Motah. They had be­ come habitual idlers, even petty criminals. The trifling thefts) which had been committed in some of the larger stores of Motah and neighboring cities were their amateur work; but soon these minor exploits were no longer thrilling enough. They began to look for larger game.■―The bank of Motah looked promising.

“We’re going to have a hard job to jimmy the doors of the safe, boys. And we’re no good with nitroglycerine. You know we nearly blew our blooming heads off when we experimented with it once,” said one of the gang. “"What’s the matter with you guys? We ain’t got nothing toi worry about. There’s Lester Huette, our old friend. He’ll be a dandy jimmy. Just leave it to me. I’ll land him,” was the leader’s answer.

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eyes felt as if they were to jump from their sockets. At intervals he cast a furtive glance behind him.

During the time in which Mr. and Mrs. Huette were eagerly listening to the sweet words of the Gospel, Lester and the other outlaws were in an old barn formulating their plans.

“Gang, we’ll meet here tonight at eleven-thirty,M said Hank, the leader, and the meeting broke up.

The night was murky. A heavy mist, gradually growing denser, was hanging in the air. The dim lights showed a deserted street. It was midnight. Five figures rose out of the darkness.

Stealthily they approached the bank.

‘•You two guard the front of the building.” It was Lester’s quivering voice. lie and the other two stole to the rear of the bank. '*No\v, boys, jimmy this dopr, but don’t make so much noise about it. I’m afraid we’re going to be caught,” he commanded in a choking whisper.

After the door had been opened, Lester, his knees quaking and his teeth chattering, entered the bank. The other two followed.

He managed to drag himself as far as the safe; but there he col“I ain’t,” he sighed. lapsed.

‘Can’t what?” asked Hank.

Again Lester sighed, “I can’t. My poor mother! My poor mother! Til break her heart. My God, what am I doing?”

“Aw get up, you silly girl .You’re in the water. You’ve got to swim across with the le rest of us now.

Lester arose. With a trembling hand he worked the combina­ tion of the lock. Unconsciously he opened the door. The eager hands of his two com panions were not slow in grabbing two of the nearest money bags. The deed was done. Lester, the prospective banker, had become a thief, a burglar.

The next morning Lester, the criminal, came to the bank later than usual. All employees, as well as the president, were excited.

They resembled bees whose hive had been disturbed.

The president approached Lester, who flushed, turned pale, ancl flushed again. *'We have some clever burglars in this town. They robbed us of five thousand dollars without even marring the safe,” the excited banker uttered.

What! Robbed!

Five thousand dollars—Impossible!”

Though Lester’s heart was breaking his ribs, he managed to feign an innocent air.

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employees are guilty, but he will question you anyway. Possibly some of you can shed light on the case.”

The last drop of blood fled from Lester’s cheek, “I—I—I know—I cant,” lie stammered.

“If you wish, you may go home until this afternoon, Lester.

We can’t open the bank for business to-day anyway.”

Lester was only too glad to leave the site of his crime, His feet burned on the cold marble floor. Like a hunted fox he slunk down a side street. But he did not go home. A heavy freight train was laboring out of the town. Suddenly a thought flashed through his mind. He leaped into an open box car and disap­ peared.

Like a thunderbolt the news of the robbery and of Lester’s disappearance fell upon the Huette home.

“O Lord, what disgrace has come upon our gray heads. My son, my only son,—a robber!’’ Mrs. Huette fell to the floor.

Even the sturdy father broke down. To make the burden of his broken-hearted wife lighter, he restrained his feelings wher­ ever he could, but this blow was too hard. He cried like a child.

For a month Mrs. Huette lay in bed, a wreck. In a single night, her hair had turned as white as snow. The mildness of her brown eyes changed to a vacant stare, the last bit of color vanished from her sunken cheeks. For hours she would He motionless, save for her quivering lips, praying—praying for him whom she had nursed, for him who had caused her illness.

At last Mrs. Huette convalesced enough to leave the bed. She was no longer the cheerful mother. No more did her mellow voice put rythm into her work. Company was disagreeable to her. She wanted to be alone with her thoughts. Very often while at work the tears ran down the furrows in her sallow cheeks. She was thinking of Lester.

Once more it was Palm Sunday. In a small village near one of the Oregon lumber camps, a young minister was sitting in his) study industriously working on his Easter sermon. His stout form, his coal-black hair, and his benevolent brown eyes pointed toward Ernst, Lester’s friend.

A sharp ring of the telephone interrupted his meditations. It was a call from the hospital requesting his presence immediately.

When Ernst arrived at the hospital he was led to the ward.

There lay the patient. His head was completely bandaged up; . his rough face was twitching with pain; and his hands were trying to tear the spotless sheets. When the minister entered, a faint smile passed over the bruised man’s countenance.

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“You seem to have been.in an accident,” said Ernst taking a seat next to the head of the bed.

The patient nodded.

After a few moments he added, “But I have worse pains.—I’m a robber.”

Ernst remained composed. He knew the. confession would come without prompting.

The sick man groaned and breathed heavily.

‘I robbed a bank in Wisconsin, in Motah,” he sighed.

A cold chill crept over Ernst. Lester, his lost friend, lay be­ fore him. But Ernst controlled his emotions.

“Then I skipped the country. I wandered from one place to another. Nowhere could I find rest. Everybody seemed to point his finger at me. I thought they knew my crime.—My mother’s image haunted me day and night. I saw her in bed, sick. I saw her with tears in her eyes sitting over the Bible. I saw her pray for me. O mother!—” He broke down. “I tried to get work. Noi one wanted me. I was compelled to beg. Finally I got work in a nearby lumber camp. I worked hard and wanted to start a new life. Too late! The accident happened. A tree fell on me and crushed me. I am broken in body and spirit.” Heavy sobs broke the death-like silence of the room.

Ernst drew his chair closer and faltered, “Lester!

The dying mail turned his face toward Ernst and looked long into his kind brown eyes.

“O Ernst, is it you?” cried Lester stretching forth his bandaged arms.

“Yes. At last I have found my lost friend,” and he gently clasped Lester’s hands.

“Ernie, have you forgiven—’’ “I have done that long ago, Lester.”

“Have you heard from home lately ?—Ernst, you blush ? Any bad news? Out with it! Is mother ckad?”

Ernst hesitated, “Yes, she—’’ “God! I have killed my mother!” He buried his head in the pillow.

Lester broke the silence, “Ernst, can you tell me some more about my mother ? Let me hear the \vorst now.”

“Lester, I have told you too much already.”

“O Ernie, tell me all before I die.”

Seeing his friend’s life fading fast, Ernst continued, UI,received a letter from mother last week. I believe I have it in my coat pocket.—Good, I shall read it: 1 “Dear Ernst, —17—

“Mrs, Huette died at nine o’clock this morning. She never fully recovered from the first stroke. Last week she suffered a third and last attack. I took care of her until she died. She talked of no one but Lester. Daily her feverish lips moved in prayer for her lost son. Early this morning she asked if her son came home.

Upon my ‘no, she said, ‘And I must die without my son at my bed­ side?' With the words, *0 Lord, be merciful to Lester, my lostj son，’ her soul flitted away.

“Your Mother.

Lester lay motionless.

“Ernie, is there still a chance for me to enter heaven?”

Ernst assured him of salvation in Christ, and after Lester re­ pented of his sins, he administered Christ’s body and blood unto him. Peacefulness rested on his face. What were bodily pains to him now? They would leave in a few fleeting moments.

In the words, “O Lord, take me to my praying mother!” he breathed his soul away.

TRAVEL Much knowledge springs not solely up from books, Even as wealth lies not alone in jewels.

There is a source of greater education Than can be gained in colleges and schools.

Of all the learned men with wrinkled brows, Of all philosophers and teachers wise, Not one there is so able or so skilled To vie with Travel under foreign skies.

For tuition’s but the ghost of things that are.

And oft it makes them seem what they are not.

But observant Travel will reveal them Truly and exact to every jot.

Alfred H. Maaske.

NOTICE This year the annual concert will not be held in May as usual.

It will be held instead on the night of June 11, the night before Commencement day. The free concert otherwise given on this night will be dropped this year.

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USHERING IN VOLUME XXVIII As we assume our duties as editors of Volume XXVIII of the Black and Red, we feel a great responsibility resting upon us. We must keep up the present standard of our paper and we alone are responsible if it sinks below this standard. But we do not despair of our task; with the co-operation of the student-body we will sueceed. We feel that the Black and Red has made considerable progress the last few years. This is especially noticeable in the literary department and in the alumni column. About two years% back almost every contribution to the literary department was made by a member of the staff. The paper was thus not published by the students in general, but by a few picked students. There has been a great improvement in this respect. The paper has be—19—

come more representative. We hope this condition of affairs may continue; just now we feel so optimistic that we consider a plea for contributions unnecessary. If you are asked to contribute, do so willingly. In the alumni column also we behold the spirit of Progress. The alumni have been brought to life. Their column is beginning to be what an alumni column should be, a live wire, an organ. Here also we hope for the continuation of the good work. If it becomes our good fortune to accompany the Black and Red a few steps in its ascent to a more perfect paper, we shall be able to look on our work with a certain degree of self-satisfaction.

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A SMILE Nobody ever added up the value of a smile. Why not? Just because most of us don’t take time to do it. We have too many other “important” matters to see to. We must be able to state the quality and quantity of other things that pertain to the daily drudgery and worry. We walk a certain distance and then figure out how many miles we walked. We know the exact size and weight of the earth and the distances that the planets are from the earth. We know how much a dollar is worth and in dollars we then estimate the value of all our property. Yes, even man is said to be worth a certain amount of dollars.

But now, who can estimate the value of a smile? Too many haven’t the time for that; “there’s no money in it!” Most of us probably never thought of that before and those who did will finally come to the conclusion that they can’t estimate it. No, you can’t say it is worth so many dollars. The best we can do is to think about it and see what we can do without the smile. See how many friends we can grieve at times, when just a smile could have put them in a more cheerful mood. And very often we say unkind words to those who are dearest to us. We are careful when we meet strangers, but the love of our friends we take for granted) and refuse to give them the smile they deserve. Not the things \ve do, but the things we leave undone often vex others. Tender words are forgotten, kind deeds fare no better. At a time when they need us most, we leave our friends.alone.

—A. D.，，25. 氺 * BOWDLERIZING “And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle’s confusion,

A home and a country should leave us no more?

Their blood has wash’d out their foul footsteps’ pollution.

No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight, or the gloom of the grave; And the Star-Spangled Banner in triumph doth wave O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave.”

It is needless to say, that these words are from our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” However, as we look through modern books we often find just this stanza missing; a disappointment to find the third verse of our national song omitted.

We immediately look for a reason. It is not merely the careless­ ness of a printer, because different books have the same omission.

It can not l)c because of lack of beauty or halting rhythm, for these are similar to the other verses. We look for other plausible reasons. \Ve ask questions. Who is “that band that so vauntingly s'vore,” whose “foul footsteps’ pollution” can be meant? Why did Francis Scott Key write these verses ? These verses were his expression of joy, when he awoke and saw his country’s flag flying from the British ship, on which he had been detained after carry­ ing a message under the flag of truce to the British ship. We con­ clude that it is another outgrowth of the world-wicle Anglo-Saxon movement, merely another covering for the humanity of the Eng­ lish nation.

This example ought to rouse the ire of all the “hundred per cent” Americans. But this is by far not the, only case of such bowdlerizing. Histories, textbooks of every sort have a touch of this evil. It is another warning for us to read, but think more.

—H. C K.,，25.

Am 11. April endigte das zweite Tertial des Schuljahres und die Osterferien nahmen ihren An fang. Am 22. April began das letzte Tertial, das in diesem Schuljahr eine verhaeltnismaessig kurze Zeit umspannt. Fuer die Mitglieder der obersten Klasse hat diese kurze Zeit einen bedeutenden historischen \yert，'veil gerade (lann Ereignisse erscheinen, die wohl einen gewaltigen Einfluss auf ihr weiteres Leben ausueben werden. Was cliesen Herrn wohl gegenwaertig am sichtbarsten vor Augen schwebt, ist die grosse| Tatsache, class ihnen eine neue Lebensepoche bevorsteht, deren ■21.

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gewaltige Verantwortlichkeiten ill re ganze Energie in Anspruch nehmen werden. Bald wird die Stunde heranbrcchen, in der sie fuer alle Zeit von einem Leben Abschied nehmen muessen, welches sie infolge langer Erfahrung und Gewohnheit lieb gewonnen haben und nur mit traenenden Augen und blutendem Herzen verlassen koennen. Je weiter sie von diesem herrlichen Leben cntfernt shid, desto lieblicher und koestlicher wird es ihnen sicherlich vor Augen stehen.

Herr Theophil Uetzmann unternahm am 30. Maerz eine Missionsreise nach Iron Mountain, Mich., auf der er 'vcnig Leuten aber viel Schnee begegnete.

Herr Knoll wohnte der sogenannten “Home Exposition” im Auditorium bei. Er musste wolil einen starkcn Grund gehabt haben, dieser “Exposition” beizuwohnen.

Am 4, April hatten wir alle die Eh re, die lang erwartete Precligt des Herrn Herrmann zu hoeren.

Herr Kuckhan leidet scheinbar an einem Augenucbcl. Kuerzlich als er seinen Platz im Esssaal einnehmen wollte, vergriff er sich an seinem Nachbar, indem er aus seinem Suppenteller ass.

Zu unserer groe^sten Freude stattete uns am 4. April Herr Pastor Karl Kraus aus Lansing, Michigan, einen kurzen Besuch ab.J Herr Henning scheint eine starke Phantasie zu haben. Kuerzlich bildete er sich ein, class er wieder ein “Prep” sei. Um das seinen skeptischen Zimmergenossen zu beweisen, schoepfte er taeglich mit einem grossen Wasserkrug Wasser aus deni Scminarbrunnen fuer sein Zimmer.

Es ist uns zu Ohren gekommen, class ITerr Dr. Koch ein Buch ueber seine Nordpolerlebnisse zu schreiben gedenkc.

Herr Zorn hat ji etzt'：Pech mit seinen Haaren. Trot/, aller Anstrengung kann cr sie nnicht nielir ordentlich kaenimen. Bei ihm ist also das Schwimmen zum Nachteil geraten.

Am 6. April besuchten die Herren Winter, Herrmann und Leh­ mann das Staecltchen Ixonia.

Herr Rhocla hat wieder seine alte Gesichtsschocnheit gewonnen. Die haessliche Narbe hat keine sichtbaren Spuren hinterlassen.

Elektrizitaetshalber musste Herr Marti seine Watertown Reise anfangs dieses Monats aufgeben.

Zu guter letzt nodi dies! Ein ekletantes Beispiel eiiies kuehlen Kopfes sahen v?ir eben an unserem Kommilitonen Herrn Walter Herrmann. Am Vormittage des 4. Aprils, am Tage seiner liomiletischen Erscheinung vor dem hiesigen Jahnhagel, da er zu predigen hatte, machte er zuvor ersf ganz ungeniert einen langen Spaziergang. Ohne sich ueber sem bevorstehendes Kanossa aufzuregen, —22—

begab er sich per pedes Apostolorum in die Umgebung unserer Anstalt, wo, nebenbei bemerkt, er sich gesundheitshalber aufhaelt^ Es kann sein, class er den schoenen Fruehlingsmorgen zur Ausbildung seines klangvollen Stimmorgans benutzen wollte. Ob dem so ist oder nicht, tut nichts zur Sache. Jedenfalls zweifelte man bcinahe daran, ol) miser verschwundene Walter uns predigen werde, als ploctzlich die ausgesandten Spaeher mit ihren Falkenaugen ihn ganz nonchalant die “Spring Avenue” hinauf.marschieren sahen. Sie winkten ihm zu, und er kam in vollem Gallop die Strassc ciiilicr; als er erschocpft beim Gcbaeude anlangte, meinte er gairz ruliig, cs sei zvvar noch nicht elf Uhr, er wolle aber clocli vor uns auftreten. Mit Ehren vvurcle er schliesslich in den Saal gelcitet, wo er (lanii seine Pflicht und Schuldigkeit in—wir muessen cs bckcnnen—glaenzender Wcise ausuebte. So endigt die Geschichtc cincs kaltbluctigcn I Icrzcns; nicht jeder bringt so etwas fertig, und wir sind gar stolz auf unsern Walter.

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—The new editor begins his work in a rather disappointed mood; however, not without a hopeful smile of expectancy as to a better future. He gives thanks to those that have helped make the pres­ ent column and to all that hereafter will help, but he also takes oc­ casion to remind the alumni that without news they can have no in­ teresting alumni column. The editor takes into account, that per­ haps some brethren had already busied themselves in their gardens,, that still others were battling the late snowstorms.

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—The Rev. Paul G. Bergmann, formerly of Fond du Lac, has now taken over his father’s former charge at the Christus Congre­ gation of Milwaukee.

—The Rev. Louis Meyer, J19, of Farmington, was blessed with a little boy on March 30; likewise the Rev. Carl Kuske, ’19，on April 1.

—Since baseball has begun the Rev. Max Christian，’13, assist­ ant at St. John's Congregation of Watertown, is a regular visitor^ and sub-umpire about the college campus.

—The Rev. Louis Mahnke, ex-’12，Fox Point, has been relieved of teaching in the Christian Day School, which he has been doingfor several years, since his congregation has called a teacher.

—Ruben Marti，’22，is seen regularly about Watertown.

—We now insert a little description of our Black and Red, sent to us by a good-hearted alumnus: Alma Mater may be alma and mater all right; but her daugh­ ter, the Black and Red, seems to have turned out to be a bob-haired, rouged flapper, a flirt and a blackmailer. It seems that the writer, is continually receiving compromising communications from her.

Picture to yourself a staid and respected bachelor preacher at the mercy of this flirt. He buys her off for a few years, as he believes; receives ’ acknowledgment of the receipt of the price of peace; and behold, within a few months, seemingly, there conies another com­ munication from this bold young lady; and she scruples not to put her crosses (in former and better days even the boldest of the bold hid this sign of affectionate regards under the postage stamp) quite openly on the outside of her envelope. What is there to do?

Nothing but submit; to the inevitable, I imagine, lest she spread abroad false reports of the demise of the writer, as she did once upon a time concerning another very important event in his life that has not yet taken place—they say there be three important events in a man ’ s life: birth, death, and something else that I can’t remember. Well, to cut a long matter short, please find enclosed a check to buy immunity from the effrontery of the BLACK-penciled and RED-rouged lady.

—The family of the Rev. Wm. Hass, '09, of Oconomowoc, were under quarantine for four weeks during March and April. Rev. Hass’ youngest son, who was. seriously ill with diphtheria, has fully recovered.

—The Rev. Louis Karrer, ex-’15, has accepted the call to St. An-} drew’s Church, Milwaukee. He served the mission congregation at Mukvvonago for two years.

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i4, —The congregation of the Rev. H. H. Ebert, ’85, Milwaukee, is discussing plans for a new church.

—The Bethesda Church, Milwaukee, of which the Rev. H. ICnuth, J85, is pasto r, is getting ready for a new school building. 一The Rev. Ft. IBliefernicht, ’89, of Hartford, has been called to his heavenly home.

—The Rev. A. Spiering, ’81，and the Rev. H. K. Moussa preached at the dedication of the new Trinity Lutheran School at Kaukauna, where the Rev. P. Oehlert, ’05, is pastor.

—Prof. H. W. Parisius, ’13，visited in St. Paul and Nielsville, his home, during Easter recess.

m With the first issue of a new volume we report the close of an­ other season of literary activity. The joint program of both lit­ erary societies on the evening of April 5 was the closing number on a year's literary program that seems to have been as satisfac­ tory as could be expected. Although in many cases the spirit of the students could not be commended, yet in general the interest in the programs was keen and the hall always filled to capacity.

The world outside of the dormitory was also much better repre­ sented than in former years. Certain it is, that those who appeared on the programs received the benefits and the practice of speaking in public. Since that is the prime reason for the existence of the societies at all, we can be well satisfied.

The programs rendered since the appearance of the last issue of the BLACK and RED were prepared under the auspices of the following: March 8—R. C. Horlamus.

March 15Miss Margaret Ott. March 22—A. Engel.

March 29—A. Dornfeld.

April 5—W. Weissgerber and I. Iiabeck.

All the programs were a judicious mixture of light and heavy essays and poems, spiced with musical selections in the form of vocal solo, violin solo, piano solo, cello solo, clarinet solo, band and orchestra. Of special interest was Miss Ott’s program. India was its central idea, and all the numbers were chosen to bring out a —25—

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May the Exchange column be read and understood in the same spirit of good will wherein ti shall be written. And likewise, on your part, exchanges, the new staff earnestly welcomes any criticism di­ rected toward the “Black and Red”一Welcome!

The March issue of the “Hemnica” shall be first to receive our attention. The “Hemnica” comes to us from the students of Red Wing Seminary, Red Wing, Minn. The magazine opens with an essay on “The Value of a High Ideal,” wherein the writer very clearly and in simple language presents the real value of a high ideal, which, when coupled with an unwavering faith in one’s work and principles, leads to success, as exemplified particularly in the high aims of Washington, Lincoln, and Luther. Martin Luther placed his faith in the Lord in “a task more than equal to his ability” and prevailed to the end, even in the face of the most bitter opposition and danger. In concluding, the article very cor­ —26—

rectly sets Christ and his word as “the one and only perfect model we have to shape our lives from.” Surely, every man, irrespec­ tive of his position in life, if he choses his ideals after this model, shall partake of the treasurers that spring only from the HIGHER ideals of life.

Under “Editorials we read a report on an Academy conference and a letter from a former student. This conference writeup should hardly occupy the space of an editorial; we should rather suggest that it be placed under the head of “Societies” together with your report on the Lutheran Students’ Union Convention'.

A few timely - editorials carrying out an original thought would be far more appropriate and refreshing. Then, too, we should have added one or two more literary numbers. You have, how­ ever, succeeded in retelling the proceedings of these conventions, although in careful detail, in a pleasing and untiring style.

Perusing the various news departments, we find that in sev­ eral cases the writings bear the stamp of mere formula to a certain extent; we suggest a more frequent variation in sentence structure, which at the same time will then also add more coloring to the language used.

The “Athletics” editor very appropriately narrated in short the history of basketball as introductorj to a write-up of a number of tournament games. Your team placed fairly well in the tourney and, judging from the close scores, are a very plucky quint, well worthy of pride and backing.

In the column “Music” we find nothing pertaining to the in­ terests, work, etc., of the school’s music departments, as was ex­ pected, but instead an editorial, defending the artist who appears on radio broadcasting programs without receiving due compensa­ tion for his efforts. We sympathize with the writer in stating that the artist is well worthy of his hire, just as all other salaried pro­ _ fessional men. The “fe'v facts are sharp and convincing.

The Alumni notes, although scant, are written up well. It would perhaps add to the interest of your column, if the year of graduation were noted after the names of the individual alumni.

In regard to the outward appearance of the paper, we are more than pleased by the attractive and neat cover design; but are rather disappointed again in finding a full page advertisement “dabbled” over the back, which immediately distracts from the otherwise excellent appearance. You do well in balancing your large amount of ads equally in the front and rear of the book.

One thing more, the “Iiemiiica” is one of the few Exchanges having cuts above the respective departments; this affords a pleas­ ant tone to your paper. However, we do not find the clown gracing

the “Locals” column appropriate and in harmony with the nature of the material presented, which of a certainty does not read in a humorous vein.

We wish the “Hemnica” further success for the future.

SPRING SPORTS Spring is again slowly taking old man Winter’s place. A great pleasure for all students, although they enjoy it in many dififerent ways. Who wouldn’t enjoy an afternoon^ walk into the country to see the buds sprout and the flowers come out? Or an evening’s walk immediately after sundown, when the birds sing good-night to their friends. Of course, many turn their steps to the river and place themselves back into the old Indian days. A canoe is loosened into which they step and noiselessly glide down the river. They seem to enjoy the rippling of the silver waves and the lapping of their paddles.

Tennis also keeps many students busy. They take especial interest now, after the tournaments have been introduced. The last year produced many good players who are already anxiously waiting to show their skill this year. After arbor day our courts will again be ready for the season’s games. Then we’ll see whether the old players won’t have a harder draw than before.

And, finally, the sport everybody is interested in, baseball.

Until now our men have been doing some hard practicing in the gymnasium. They are having a few indoor games and other prac-

tice, but what is that! It only increases their anxiety to get out and show their skill on the field.

Of the last year's regulars we’ve lost only three men. Hen­ ning, our old standby as catcher, now attends the Seminary. Who knows the whereabouts of Wegwart, our husky home-run hitter who occupied the left field? jaeger, our last year’s pitcher, on whom we built our hopes for this year left us this spring.

This, however, does not mean that the other positions will be occupied by last year’s men, for much new material has been en­ rolled, causing great competition. Of these many have had ex­ perience at New Ulm, Saginaw, and high schools. As a result some of the veterans will occupy different places, while others will prob­ ably yield their positions to some of the new comers.

A pitcher and a catcher, must still be developed. Captain Kleinke will very likely do the pitching. “Tubby” Niemann seems to hold undisputed possession of the home plate. The other posi­ tions are still so undecided that we won’t make any effort to enum­ erate them. So everybody has a big chance and they all are work­ ing- hard to get a position. Of course, many will have to be disap­ pointed.

Until now our manager Krueger has not been able to get a complete schedule. We expect to get it, however, in the near fu­ ture. The following is a tentative schedule: April 26—Seminary.

April 30—Whitewater Normal.

May 14—Whitewater Normal.

May 21—Beloit.

June 4—Milton.

June 7—Beloit.

June 12一Alumni.

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Louisiana is still bewailing llic death of his alligators.

On March 9th “Wiener” Franzniann，’25, went to Milwaukee to visit his brother Luke.

Slivers was up in the sick room for a week with blood poison in his arm.

Appendicitis seems to be getting contagious among the student body.

Henry Wolff, ex-’25, was married last February and is living at Akron, Ohio.

Rudolf Sievert, ’26，celebrates his birthday every leap-year.

It is on the 29th of February.

On his birthday, March 20th, Arnold Dornfcld invited his classmates over to his home for a little feasting.

Alvin Degner Ixoniensis hat am S. Maerz mit seinen Klassengenossen Koch unci Kuskc cine Reise nacli seiner Vatcrstadt lxonia unternommen.

Eddie Kiiutli, ’27, journeyed to Milwaukee on February 23rd to be present at the celebration of his parents' 25th wedding anni­ versary.

Certain students have taken up window-washing as a source of exercise, We certainly admire their perseverance and appreciate their efforts.

Mr. Gotthold Zimmermann now regularly arrives at the dormi­ tory sometime between 10:29 and 10:30. He has become interested in star-gazing.

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Spuds Degner had a distinguished visitor the other day, but was too absorbed by the intricacies of his Physics problems even to look up from his work.

Scarlet fever has again made its appearance among us, but prompt precautions have been taken to prevent its spread. Four) light cases developed, and a dozen students were isolated for ob­ servation.

Again the good behaviour of the Junior Class was brought to light. No doubt can now be left as to their quiet attention. The final convincing argument happened in the logic period. The period was very nearly over, but the attentive Primaners had no thought of the bell. So quiet were they, that even a mouse venlured to listen in on the intellectual lecture. Only when the bell rang did they notice their visitor, and then they would not take the poor creature’s life, no thought of it, but opened way for it to disappear into its hole. Those honorable Juniors!

For the past few weeks the girls’ room has had an uncalled ior visitor. Many unsuccessful investigations were made to find out who the visitor really could be, whether two-legged or fourlegged. No matter which of the two he was, our lunch especially seemed to be the chief attraction, and it often vanished as if by magic. The investigation committee refused further to attack the problem, and it was put before a new committee. It happened that one of us spent a rather quiet period down there one day and dis­ covered the marauders. They were one single, lone mouse. It is now up to the executive board to elect a committee to purchase some cheese and a trap to capture him. The problem before the house now is: Where shall we get the trap? Will some charit­ able hand please lend us a trap until the brute is slain?

Irene Bolte spent a week end with her mother at Columbus a few weeks ago.

Josephine Sproesser has returned from her visit to Louisiana and Florida.

Miss Margaret Ott spent a few days in Milwaukee the last week in March.

The bobbed-hair craze seems to have spread to our midst also.

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I One morning not long ago Mary Morairity, Irene Idhe, and Frona Meyer came with their beautiful locks cut off. A few days later two Sextaners—Esther Mittag and Gerda Reushel followed their example. Some of the older bobbies however object to the new additions made to their circle, Lorette Zorn spent a week end with relatives in Milwaukee.

Miss Frances Ebert entertained a few students April 1 in hon­ or of Birdie Holzhueter, a former classmate of hers.

Pearl Wing spent a week end with her parents in Milwaukee.

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—Tutor: Every time I come around you’re loafing. How does it happen I never find you at work?

Bubbles: It’s because those rubber heels of yours don't make any noise.

—Matty: Charlie, did you hear that joke about the Egyptian guide who showed some tourists two skulls of Cleopatra一 one as a girl and one as a woman — Charlie: No, let’s hear it.

—Prof: What is deduction ?

Jitz: Going from the General to the Pacific.

—Der Ungar sagt, “Dei. deutscher Sprach ist ein harter Sprach.

Er haeufelt seine Artikel so; er sagt: ‘Dass die der ICuckuck hoi.’ ” 一Prof: To-morrow we shall take the life of Thackeray; come prepared.

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Tommy: 1 am the ninth letter of the alphabet.

A New Version For the Old Tune.

My auto ’tis of thee, Short road to poverty, Of thee I chant.

I blew a pile of dough On you three years ago; Now you refuse to go, Or won’t or can’t.

J. of S. —Prof: Alle Menschcn sind sterljlich. Henoch ist nicht gestorben. I lenoch war also kein Mcnsch. Was ist falsch an diesem Schluss?

The whole class was thinking—thinking.

Suddenly Tubin' l)lui.ts out: Viclleicht hat er gestorben.

—City Voungstcr (lo farmer milking his cows in the pasture): Is that pasteurized milk, mister ?

—She: I consider, John, that sheep are the stupidest creatures living. l ie (abscnt-niindcdly): Yes, my lamb.

—John (not the foregoing John, but John John’s brother) trans­ lates :“Ein Turin, der schon lange eingestuerzt war, stuerzte nieder.

—When Cupid hits his mark, he generally Mrs. it. 一 Pat was going along the railroad track one day when he passed by the station and heard the telephone ringing.

Seeing no one about he decided to take the message.

“Hello! Hello!” came the voice over the ’phone, “is this 4076-A?” Pat, disgustedly hanging up the receiver, “What do you think I am—a box car?” 一Prof, (after a long talk): And now you are free to ask questions.

• ’24: What time is it? 一Rathjen (describing a farm yard) : There were chickens and roosters crowing.

—Prof: Mehnert, sie sind noch einer, der jederi Morgen “nichts” sagen muss.

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Home Brew Recipe.

Chase wild bullfrogs for three miles and gather up the hops.

To them add ten gallons of tan bark, half a pint of shellac, and one) bar home-made soap. Boil 36 hours, then strain through an I. W. W. sock to keep it from working. Add one grasshopper to each pint to give it a kick. Pour a little into the kitchen sink. If it takes the enamel off, it is ready for bottling.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS UTERARY The Squall, Poem____________ Der Daker....... ...... ............. ......

A Night in Harvest Time..............

Raising a Corn Crop in Northeast Nebraska....... ............... ............

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THE SQUALL Swiftly the clouds are carried by the wind, The covered sun in vain attempts to rend The heavy mantle of the clouds so drear That quench the thirst of the land so sear.

As in the chase of old the unleashed hound Leaped at the fleeting stag with agile bound, Until the hunters came from out the brake, So leaps the wind against the quiet lake, And stirs the waters of the fearful deep That send their restless waves in length'ning sweep Which gather strength as they roll toward shore And break into foam with a deafening roar.

Myriads of foaming bubbles touch the strand And the spray is tossed upon the beach of sand And roars and rushes ’gainst the lofty bluff, The wall of stone, precipitate and rough.

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DER DAKER Gotthold Zimmermann, ’25.

Noch einmal laechelte die sinkende Sonne das goldne Rom an, dann legte sie sich hinter den Huegeln jenseits des Tiber zur RuheIn Rom aber war noch keine Ruhe. Mit der Daemmerung fiiig erst das Leben und Treiben an. Und dann, war es clenn nicht Festtagf?

War Trajan, der Tapfere, nicht als Sieger ueber die starken Daker, schwer mit Beute beladen, nach Rom zurrueckgekehrt ? Freilich, and das schon vor Wochen, und immer noch Festtag!

Nicht weit von Rom, am linken Ufer des Tiber, hatte Domitian eine Fechterschule anlegen lassen. Diese war jetzt, neben ein paar aelteren Gladiatoren, voll von Kriegsgefangenen, die waehrend des langen Siegesfestes dem roemischen Volke zum Vergnuegen taeg■lich Waffenspiele auffuehren muszten.

In einem der kleinen Zimmer im oberen Stockwerk dieses kasernenartigen Gebaeudes stand ein gewaltig grozer Aethiopier und blickte durch die kleine FensteroefTenung mit hall^geschloszenen Augen in die Einoede jenseits des Fluszes. Mit gespreizten Beinen, die Arme ueber der Brust gekreuzt, kuendete er seinen Trotz der ganzen Welt. Auf der anderen Seite des Zimmers sasz auf einem nieclrigen Gestell, das zum Lager und auch als Bank diente, ein blonder starkgebauter Daker. Seine Ellbogen hatte er auf seine Kniee gestemmt und hielt den Kopf z'vischen den llaenden. Ueber seine linke Schulter war ein struppiges Baerenfcll geworfen, welches seinen Koerper bedeckte.

Lange regte sich keiner von beiclen. Die Sonne war schon untergegangen, und langsam schlich die Daemmerung ueber die Ebene. Der Aufseller kam unci ging. Von alle diesem aber merkte der Daker nichts. Wolil war er dem Leibe nach im Zimmer, in Gedanken aber sasz er weit, weit im fernen Osten vor der Tuer seiner Huette jenseits der blauen Donau und sah zu, wie sein kleiner sechsjaehriger Sohn sich nach dem Abendessen mit seinem Hunde tummelte.

Liebliche Traeume! Heute Abend aber sah es in jener armseligen Huette an der Donau ganz anders aus. Da lief und huepfte der Kleine nicht mit seinem Hunde den Huegel hinauf und hinab.

Nein, mit traeumenden Augen sasz er gegen die Huette gelehnt und wartete vergeblich auf die Rueckkehr des Vaters. Neben ihm kauerte sein Hund. Aus dem Innerem der Huette ertoente dann und warm ein schweres Seufzen. Iiinter der Huette sasz auf einem duerren Ast einer Tanne ein kohlschwarzer Rabe und kraechzte sein schauerliches Lied.

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Im Zimmer der Fechterschule wandte sich der Aethiopier um und ricf scinem Genossen zu: “He da! Heute leben wir noch. Wie es morgen ist, vvisscn wir nicht.” Der Daker ruehrte sich nicht.

Da ging der Schwarze und setzte sich neben ihn auf des Gestellj und fragte mit einem ernsteren Ton: “Sag mal, hast du Angst vor dem Totle?”

ATein, aber was soil aus meinem lieben Weibe und aus meinem arnien J ungen werclcn? Vielleicht liaben die grausamen Roemer sie schon aufgfefunden and sie in die Gefangenschaft geschleppt.

Nic werde icli (lie brausende Donau wiecler rauschen hoeren, noch der Alincn Gcister (lurch die Tannen sausen. Noch sprachen sie | eine kleinc Weile, claim legten sie sich zur Ruhe. Sie ahnten nicht^ f: class (ler nacchste Tag flier sie schon der letzte sein sollte.

Die Xaclit war vorucbcr. J5is spaet in (lie Nacht hatten die l Rocmcr gcfcicrt. jet/.t batten sie den ganzen Morgan den blutigen Tierlietzcn zugesehen. Der Nachmittag sollte aber erst das Beste I bringen; denn der Kaiser selbst wollte bei den GladiatorenkaempI fen amvescMid sein. J leisz brannte (lie Nachmittagssonne auf die K Arcn.-i. Die Sklavcn hatten nach den Tierhetzen cles Morgens die getocteten Ticrc hescitigt, unci (lie gauze Arena mit frischem weisSande hestreut. Zum groeszten Teil hatten die Zuschauer ihr ^[ittagessen am Morgan mitgebracht; deshalb waren die Plaetze schon meistens besetzt.

Kin Trompetenstosz ertoentc. Feierlich, doch ohne Prunk, schritt der K.niscr mit der Kaiserin und etlichen Begleitern zum kaiscrliohon Sitz, wachrcnd das Volk ringsherum aufstand und mit viclcm IIacndcklatchen ihm “Ave Caesar!” zurief.

Der Kaiser erhob die Hand, und wieder erschollen die TrompctcMi. Da ocfTncte sich cin Tor in der Seite der Arena, und herein auf den weiszen Sand traten zwei Gladiatoren. Ja, der grosze ist der Aethiopier. Den erkennen wir sogleich an seiner dunklen ；Hautfarbe und seiner riesengroszen Gestalt. In dem Guertel hat er cin kurzes roemisches Schwert, ueber seiner Schluter haengt ein ’ :sclnvarzes Netz, und in der Linken traegt er einem langen Dreizack. .Jetzt, da sie schon nacher heran kommen, koennen wir auch den ^ zweiten erkennen. Es ist der Daker. Am liken Arm traegt er einen langen viereckigen Scliild. In der Rechten haelt er einen Dolch.

I Auch ist cr mit einem Visierhelm und schweren Arm und Beinscliutz gepanzert.

Jetzt waren sie nicht niedergeschlagen. Stolz schritten die beiden unter Beifallsrufen auf den Platz des Kaisers zu. Die festen f scharfgeschnitten Zuege in cles Kaisers Gesicht loesten sich in ein ^ I-aecheln, vielleicht bei der Erinnerung an einen harten Kampf mit LJ einem soldien starken Barbaren. Sie kamen vor des Kaisers —37—

Thron, erhoben die Schwerter und riefen: “Ave Caesar! Morituri te salutamus!” Dann wandten sie sich und schritten in die Mitte der Arena, die beiden Freunde. Zum Vergnuegen des roemischen Poebels muszte einer von ihnen dem Freunde den Todesstosz geben.

Es erscholl ein dritter Posaunenstosz. Der Aethiopier warf sein Netz, aber der Daker sprang zur Seite, und das Netz fiel zur Erde. Dann griff der Daker an, (loch nur um von seinem Gegner mit dem Dreizack zurueckgedraengt zu werden. So kaempften die beiden hin und her. Manche Zuschauer riefen clem Daker ermutigend zu, manche clem Aethiopier. Schon blutete der Afrikaner aus zahlreichen Wunden; der Daker freilich unverwundet, (loch von der schweren Ruestung ermuedet. Da stolperte er ueber das Netz, und der Aethiopier stiesz ihm den Dreizack in die Brust. Ein Geschrei: “Hoc habet!” erscholl aus dem Monde der Zuschaiier.

Der Daker fiel auf die Kniee. Er erhol) den Zeigefinger zum Kaiser und flehte: “Nicht um meinetwillen, sondern um meines armen Weibes und meines kleinen Knaben Willen, sei mir gnaedig.” Zuerst zoegerte der Kaiser, als er an seine schweren Kacmpfe gegen die Daker dachte, dann erfaszte ihm aber Mitleid mit dem sorgevollen Vater und seiner Faniilie, und er erhob den Daumen.

Aber es war schon zu spaet. Der Dreizack war zu tief eingedrungen. Langsam sank der Daker zu Boclen. Trauend nahm der Aethiopier den Sterbendcn in beide Arme und trug ihn aus der Arena. Feme an der Donau aber hoerten die Mutter und das Kind einen neuen Geist durch die Tannen saeuseln.

A NIGHT IN HARVEST TIME Werner Franzmann, ’25.

The last bundle was thrown up on the load. While the heavyladen wagon rattled off, I rested on my fork and watched the sun go down in its glory, which is ever new. The yellow harvest fields, the rich green meadowlands in between, the fresh evening wind, the aching, yet comfortable tiredness in my bones—they all con­ tributed to a certain undefinable feeling of satisfied contentedness.

With a sigh I turned to walk or rather drag myself—I was yet a tenderfoot at the noble art of pitching bundles—to the farmhouse.

Being the first one in from the field, I had time after wash­ ing up to look around a bit. My position on the house porch com-i manded a wonderful view. Through a long, deep valley that ex­ tended back from the river I could see the broad expanse of the

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My contemplation of Nature was cut short by the arrival of my fellow-laborers. When the ablutions, which were of a rather vigorous nature, had been finished, we stood about waiting for the call to supper. Then the jolly voice of our host called out, “Come on, boys, here’s soniethin，to wash those barley-beards out of your throats!”

And we drank right merrily.

During the threshing time it is the pride of the farmer and his wife to provide the best meals her culinary artistry and his fortune can supply. - The foods set before us that evening were therefore lacking neither in quality nor in quantity. And we did not have to be urged to “fall to.” I still have a clear picture of that meal; the hungry men, their tanned and unshaven faces half lighted up l)y the ruddy lamplight; the pleasant-faced hostess, the silence prevailing until the worst cravings of the appetite had been satisfied, then the light-hearted talk and the boisterous laughter.

Meanwhile darkness had descended on the prairie. After the meal we all adjourned to the porch. Here the cool wind blew soothingly and the moonlight sifted down through the trees. When they had stuffed their pipes with “Niggerhair” and “Bull Durliam” and had begun to send up a cloud of smoke, the older men chose to sit at the edge of the porch. We younger blades lay back on the floor of the porch with our arms under our head. How soothing those hard boards were to the paining, aching muscles of my back! Our elders led the conversation, which chiefly con­ cerned the crops, the prices of grain, the weather, and similar mat­ ters.

The talk took a more interesting turn when we beheld an ex­ cursion boat all ablaze with lights sweeping majestically up the moonlit river. This aroused the story-telling faculty of one of the men. He asked us if we knew the story of “The Seawing only a few had heard it.

You see, it was one of them blisterin’ August days, not a bit of wind, not a speck of cloud in the sky. It gets pretty hot in that hole down there，” nodding toward the town in the valley, “so the people thought they’d get cooled off by takin’ in that moonlight excursion in the steamer ‘Seawing.’ Everything was going pretty, —39—

妙哀r?t~| till a big black cloud came rollin’ out of the West over there, and then there was trouble. The 'Seawing1 was driftin’ along by the point down there. This cyclone comes along and whips up the waves. She was rockin’ like a cradle. Then the Cap^n pulls a boner. He had all the people locked in the hold, and then tries to make the point goiii’ broadside to the wind. And of course, the ole ship—she was top-heavy as ’twas—keeled over. All those people were trapped in there like rats. I came along there next morning.

I saw all those dead people they’d fished out stretched out on the sand. Gosh, I’ll never forget that sight."

Then Mike Doyle, one of those disciples of the Wanderlust that we generally entitle “hobos，” started to tell of his adventures.

These were of no mean proportions and well worth listening to.

Among his adventures were a bumming trip to the Pacific coast; a visit to Sail Francisco, which had just been visited by the earth­ quake and which lie described thus: “Ashes, God, nothin’ but ashes;” and a voyage down the Mississippi in a rowboat. About nine o’clotk the men began to disband. Pulling of their shoes to shake the dirt out of them, they took them in their hands and with a yawnng “Good-niglit” stalked off to bed.

Mike and 1, however, preferred to get our sleep in the haybarn. For a while I lay awake, thinking over the events of the day. The soft moonlight fell through the opening of the door.

The balmy breeze brought with it the delicious odors of ripened raspberries and blooming garden flowers. The stamping of the horses in the stall below, the howl sent into the night by the farm dog, and the faint hooting of a train whistle in the valley were the only sounds breaking the quiet of the night. And without much further ado I fell asleep.

RAISING A CORN CROP IN NORTHEAST NEBRASKA Paul Rohrke,，27.

As is well known, corn is one of the principal products of Nebraska, if not the principal one. Let us consider the methods of raising it.

First of all, the soil must be prepared. Since the plat used for growing corn is generally stubble field, there is very little fertilizer of the recent small-grain crop left on it. Therefore it is very neces­ sary in some way to provide the lacking fertilizer. The farmer’s chief source of fertilizer is the barnyard, and therefore he will rather plow in the spring than in the fall, because he will have time 40

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He generally plows from five to seven inches deep, there then being no danger of striking rocks, since the layer of humus is very deep, often ten feet and more. After the plowing, the land is harrowed in order to level the soil and to break up big, hard clods. If the land has been plowed in fall, the farmer goes over it in the spring with a disc, or pulverizer, as it is called in some parts of Wiscon­ sin, and a harrow to loosen the surface, which has been hardened by rain and heavy snow.

The land is now ready for the seed. As soon as the days of frost are over, the work of planting is begun. This operation is generally finished by the middle of May. There are three methods of corn planting: checking, listing, and drilling. Corn planted by a planter in hills which are all the same distance apart, so that, when looking at a field of grown corn thus planted , one can see straight rows by looking at the field at any of six or eight angles, is called checked corn. Corn planted with a lister is called listed corn. The lister has a plow with two joined blades, the one throwing the soil to the right, the other to the left. Just above the plow is a box containing the seed, which flows out of the box “uncliecked” into the furrow made by the plow. This corn is covered with soil by a disc wheel. The listed corn field can be looked through from one direction only. The third method, drilling with a small-grain drill, similar to the list­ ing method, is used very seldom because by the use of the drill a very thick stand results, and only very rich land can raise so much. Generally, although not always, drilled com is used as fod­ der and is not permitted to stand till ripe.

We find checking corn the most commonly used method, be­ cause the corn is more easily kept free from weeds, since the farmer can cultivate it two ways, east and west or north and south. Listed corn requires richer ground because it is planted more thickly than checked corn. It is preferable in the drier sections, because the deep furrow is filled with earth in cultivation, and therefore more moisture is obtained by the roots, which are deeper in the ground than those of checked corn.

Three or four weeks after it has been planted, the com is ready to be cultivated for the first time. The machine used here is a cul­ tivator. Generally the corn is cultivated three times. The objects of cultivation are to let the roots of the corn get some air, to keep the moisture in the ground by breaking up small passages made by rain, and worms, to destroy the weeds, and to loosen the soil, so that the roots can grow freely. The object of the first cultivation is to destroy the weeds which are beginning to grow and to loosen —41—

the soil. The second time the object is to uproot the weeds and to permit air to reach the small roots which are beginning to reach out for food and drink. The third time the farmer plans to heap up the earth around the stalk to the height of three or four inches, in order to make the resistance to storm and wind greater, to pre-f serve as much moisture as possible near the roots of the corn stalk, and to cover up all weeds in the cornfield. This last aim is very important, because if the farmer does not succeed in covering up the weeds they will rob the corn of its food and moisture.

After the cultivation of the corn, it is left to itself to develop ears and to ripen, while the farmer harvests his small grain, threshes it, and puts up his hay.

During the fall, after the first two or three heavy frosts, the husking begins. The farmer waits for the frost to make the stalk to which the ear is grown, brittle, so that it is easier to snap it dur­ ing the husking.

Often a frost before the corn is mature tends to kill the seed germ in the kernel, and the whole crop is practically worthless.

Another malady in the cornfield is hail at the time when the ears are growing, llail before the corn tassels and before the ears be­ gin to grow can harm the corn only in that it tears the leaves. This affects the crop but little. But hail when the ears have begun to form means an almost total loss to the farmer, because wherever a hailstone strikes the forming ear, at that place a dent or flaw is made in the ear, and on that no kernels will grow. All the farmer has left then is a cornfield full of nubbins—small and stunted ears.

Here might be added a few suggestions as to the method of refertilizing run-down land, in order that corn might be raised on it again. Sweet clover, red and white clover, and alfalfa replace very much of the nitrogen which has been removed from the soil with a new supply. Since alfalfa is raised so easily in Nebraska and since it is valuable as hay, nearly all farmers in Nebraska grow it. It is also known to put twice as much nitrogen into the soil as red clover.

Although many of these corn-raising methods are used in Wisconsin and other states, they are used particularly in northeast Nebraska.

NOTICE! The annual meeting of the Alumni Society will take place on Commencement Day, June 12, about 4:30 p. m.

II. K. Moussa, president.

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THE BLACK AND RED Published Monthly by the Students of Northwestern College.

EDITORIAL STAFF ...Editor-in-Chief .Associate Editor

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Single copies. 16 conts. Stamps not accepted In in payrn payment Notify us If you wishl your address chan god or your paper discontinued.

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COLLEGIATE DIGNITY AND THE GOOD EXAMPLE There are those among us who speak much of class distinction, of the great gap existing between the upper and lower class men, I the collegiates and the “prep.” They want to l)e respected and looked up to by the preps. We find, however, that those who talk so much of collegiate dignity and who are so jealous of the col­ legiate privileges do little toward creating the impression of col­ legiate superiority. How can they hope to be respected, if they do the very things that are forbidden the preps ? They do not realize that nothing weakens their position more than their failure to set A good example. The prep will say, “If Collegiate So-and^So can (lo that, why not I?” The prep is not justified, but the respect for the collegiate is lost. If, on the other hand, the collegiate would —43—

set a good example, he would deserve to some extent the respect of the preps and he would then earn the right to exercise discipline and order among them.

—W. G. F.

FOR BETTER SPEECH.

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If one were to judge the English spoken by many people, one should almost be compelled to say that they were actually indisposed to the use of good English in conversation. That poor speech is common among students particularly, must be conceded.

And the reason for faulty English is largely due to the lack of ef­ fort and to carelessness in what and how one speaks.

By the English a person uses others judge whether he is wellbred or ill-bred, whether he is interesting or uninteresting, whether he is expressive and emphatic or inexplicit and vague in his con­ versation. The good speaker who possesses the power of being tactful, deliberate, and emphatic in his conversation is always ad­ mired and envied. Any person can acquire that same power by un­ tiring efforts in the practice of good English. A broad vocabulary and a working knowledge of grammar, together with good control of the voice, distinguish the successful speaker.

A wide vocabulary and the power to use it correctly and for­ cibly must be the constant aim of every student who wishes to be an interesting speaker. As an aid for accomplishing this object a good dictionary is invaluable. In learning a new word it is of ines­ timable value to observe the shades of meaning of the word, its correct pronunciation, ancl the associated synonyms. It is often well to use at the first opportunity a new word one has learned.

Use fastens the word in the mind. Hand in hand with a good vo­ cabulary is a knowledge of grammar. It enables the speaker to give clear, lucid, and correct expression to what he wishes to say.

Furthermore, the student who is desirous of attaining the abil­ ity to speak well avoids the use of trite and hackneyed expressions.

Slang, also, should be resorted to sparingly. The frequent use of slang and trite expressions marks a person as being unrefined and careless. The good speaker seldom uses “clever,” “rotten,” “terrible,” “grand,” and “fine.” It is also slovenly to use continually in conversation such expressions as “Look,” “Say,” “You know,** “I’ll tell the world,” and “you don’t say.” Such expressions are not only slipshod substitutes for choice English, but are really offensive. A wide and careful use of dignified and expressive words is far more effective.

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In addition to a large vocabulary and a working knowledge of grammar the student ambitious to be a good speaker must de­ velop control of his voice. A well-modulated and flexible voice, together with a slow, easy, deliberate manner of speaking, is al­ ways pleasing to the listener. An excellent practice is to read aloud daily some good literature. This exercise in developing a voice pleasing to the ear is well repaid. A common error in conversing is to speak too fast. This habit often accounts for poor articulation and the jumbling together of words. Conversation should more­ over, be affable, modest, and non-assertive. All these characterristics of a good speaking voice are well worth striving for.

A final plea is that the student, for his own success in life, con­ stantly and firmly insist on speaking good English.

—E. W”，27.

IN OUR SPARE MOMENTS If one were to note closely what material is being read by the majority of students visiting the reading room during their spare moments, it would not be an altogether surprising result to find the newspapers, particularly the sport page and the comics一“Spark­ plug and his dash to the coast”—in the foremost rank; occasional­ ly someone will page through a good magazine and here and there even read an article through to the finish, but seldom does anyone disturb the exchange rack. Exchanges find their way to the read­ ing room from colleges far and near which, generally, take pride in presenting to their readers the best literary work produced with­ in the student circles. In them are contained many good essays, short stories, and articles voicing also an interest in current extra­ textbook affairs. While reading their papers, we can trace the general atmosphere extant within the various school halls, of both exemplary and inferior^caliber. During leisure hours it is a wellspent fifteen minutes to have an occasional interview with your fel low-col legiates through the Exchanges and to compare your­ selves with others of your own time. Know what’s going on in the world otherwise than within the routine bounds of the dormitory, class-room, and dining hall.

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Notes Der Monat Mai ist ja fuer seine sogenannten “Maypoles” und “Mayqueens” beruehmt. Wir koennen uns wohl nicht des Besitzes eines “hiaypoles” hier oben ruehmen, cloch des Besitzes einer “Mayqueen.” Dieses Jahr wurde unser “Jumbo” zu einer <<MayqueenJ, erkoren.

Am 4. Mai stattete Herr Pastor Uetzmann aus Wrightstown semen Soehnen Theophil unci Immanuel einen kurzen Besuch ab.

Herr Zorn wurde ohne Slimmzettel zum Praeses des “Tennis Glub” erwaehlt. Herr Zorn kann sich in seiner Arbeit auf unser Zutrauen voellig verlassen.

Die Herren Winter unci Henning wohnten dem “Seminary game” in Watertown bei. Auch soil Herr Gentz cla gcwesen sein.

Herr Boettcher hat sich krankheitshalber von uns auf die Dauer zurueckgezogen.

Herr Henning huldigt dem sogenannten Quictismus. Er hat sich naemlich von allcr koerperlichen Arbeit zurueckgezogen. Herr Kuckhan, sein Zimmergenosse, glaubt, class quietistisch und mystisch gesinnte Menschen sich dem Studium der Kirchengeschichte entziehen sollten.

Herr Bolle wurde wieder mit Ehren ueberschuettet. In Anerkennung seiner “life saving” Kunst wurde ihm von den “Red Cross” Behoerden ein “Red Cross” ueberreicht.

Unser lieber Herr Gentz erwiess sich auf einer Taxireisc nach North Nilwaukee als eine altruistische Scele. Diese Reise kostete ihm aus gewissen Gruenden benahe sicben Dollars.

Herr Pastor Kurt Timmel besuchte uns gleich nach den Osterferjen und zu gleicher Zeit ging er den Intcressen des Herrn Cares nach.

Herr Schaller hat sich einen “dress suit” angeschaft. Als er kuerzlich auf der Strassenkar mit seinem “dress suit” erschien, soil er sich nicht aus Ruecksicht vor seinem Anzug hingesetzt haben, sondern er blieb vorne in der Kar stehen.

Kuerzlich untemahm Herr Albrecht eine Judenkastenreise nach Hortonville. Herr Schaller nalim diese Gelegenheit wahr und reiste mit ihm bis nach Fond du Lac. Den Rucckweg wollte er per pedes nach Nilwaukee zuniecksetzen. Doch ein unerwarteter Platzregen traf ein und machte seinen Plan zu nichte.

Unsere Brueder, ^ie dem “Seminary game” in Watertown beiwohnten, sind der Ansicht, dass Watertown so ziemlich eine Grossstadt geworden ist. Zu ihrer Erstaunung sahen sie nur wenige A&

I “horse and buggies,” aber viele “cabs,” auch “yellow cabs” auf der Ilauptstrasse.

Unser “baseball manager” Herr Krenke und auch andere grosse 'basebair' Autoritaeten wollen die Watertowner wissen lassen, class (lie Kollcgejungens wirklich tuechtig gespielt haben.

LSIJMHD The Rev. F. Loeper, ’10，of Whitewater, paid a visit to his young parishioner Arlan Anhalt here on April 23.

Dr. and Mrs. Peters spent part of their Easter vacation at the home of the Doctor's parents in West Bend.

The Rev. Walter Gutzkc, *17, of Powers, Michigan, and wife, visited at Dr. Ott’s the week after Easter.

Thcophilus Uctzmann, ’21，preached the English sermon at St. Mark’s church here on May 4.

Otto Henkel, ex.-* 14, now employed at Allis Chalmers in West Allis, was a spectator of the Seminary fiasco.

“Peeps” Beerwagen, J21, now at Colfax, California, expects to make his appearance about here next fall.

It has pleased the Lord to take away our brother the Rev. Lud'vig Rader, *84, Muckwonago, on the third of May. The first of May saw the Rev. Adolph Zeisler, *18, of Minocqua, about his Alma Mater again.

The Rev. Walter Haase, ’06, pastor at Two Rivers, traveled to Benton Harbor for the golden wedding anniversary of his parents shortly after Easter.

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The Rev. Kurt Timniel, ’20，of New London, journeyed to Watertown on April 22 to bring his brother “Doodles” and “Dick” Richards back, who enjoyed their vacation with him.

The wife of the Rev. Edwin Hoyer, 73, Beaver Dam, has been seriously sick since Christmas. They hope for recovery during1 the warm months.

Adolph Pfund, ex.-，92, has risen to secretary of the National Lumbermen’s Association in Chicago. Mr. Pfund left Northwest­ ern as a higher classman and entered the University of Wisconsin, where he studied Germanics until he took to the lumber trade.

The Rev. Walter Bodamer, ’17, now pastor at Prairie du Chien, entered the portals of Northwestern on April 22 “to make the rounds” again. Somehow or other, never during his three-day stay did he make the “Aufstehn round.”

The Rev. H. K. Moussa, ’00, at present at Jefferson, has ac­ cepted the third call to Praes. Bergemann’s congregation at Fond du Lac. This will ease the responsibility on the president’s shoul­ ders. The Rev. Moussa will not leave Jefferson till about Jtily.

The Rev. Prof. J. P. Koehler, 77, left for New York on April 11，where he will remain for a few weeks. From there he expects to travel to Germany to do research work for a history of the Wis­ consin Synod. His son, the Rev. Kurt Koehler, ’15，formerly of Omack, Washington, will accompany him.

The stork has been busy among our alumni. On April 13 he flew to the Rev. Erich La Maine, ’20, of the Lutheran Apache Mis­ sion at Whitewater, Arizona, and left a baby girl. From there lie traveled to Wisconsin, leaving the Rev. Gerhard Gieschen, ’19, of Edgar, and the Rev. Otto Kehrberg, ’14, of Mosinee, each a son.

This clipping a grateful alumnus was kind enough to send to us:

Rev. W. H. Lehmann, ’19, of Darfur, and Rev. Birkholz, ’09, of St. James, Minnesota, can tell in a practical way of the meaning' of the expression “going into the ditch.” Wednesday, the 12th, they went to Fairfax in the former’s Ford sedan to attend the fune­ ral of a son of Rev. Albrecht of Fairfax. The exciting part of the trip took place on the hill beyond Golden Gate on the road from Sleepy Eye to Fairfax, the first hill on this side of the Minnesota River. The car was withoutc hains, and, al(hough running in low, as the turn was made at the bottom of the hill, it skidded and went into the ditch. As one of the passengers remarked, “We were not hurt, but crawled out of the car, like gophers from their den, con­ gratulating ourselves that we were traveling slowly.” Two win­ dows on the right side of the car were broken, and the right fender was bent. An obliging farmer fortunately came along and soon 48-

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We are again in the happy, spring of another year. The lit­ erary activities and other indoor occupations of the student again give way to physical exertions and pleasures out of doors; the healthy mind seeks to renew the somewhat dissipated health of the student’s body by outdoor sport. In plain words: the literary societies have been stowed away for another season and the bat, ball, tennis racket, swimming suit, etc., etc., have again been given a little dusting and overhauling. But as a transition from our literary work to the happy days of the baseball diamond and the tennis court we made a pleasure trip to that land of a thousand wonders, Alaska, by means of an illustrated lecture given by Mr. E. C. Raine on the evening of April 10, 1924.

Mr. Raine is a lecturer of no mean ability. The interesting and clear style in which he hands out facts immediately marks him as a speaker whom one would like to hear a second time. Mr. Raine’s six years of service in Alaska under the government in which he visited every town and city in Alaska at least once a year, and his eighteen years of residence there as a private citizen put him in a position to know Alaska as few others do.

We started the trip in Seattle, Washington, and went by steamer to Sitka, in the southeastern strip of Alaska. Landing at. the important points along the way, we sailed around the lo Peninsula of Alaska, up the western coast and after a short stop Siberia went on to the northern-most point of Alaska, Point Barrow, and then with leaps and bounds back to Seattle.

The slides shown to illustrate some of the many points of in­ terest along the route were of surprising clearness, and the execu­ tion of the tinting betrayed the hand of the master. Among those scenes shown that will linger longest in the memory will surely be found the “Aurora Borealis,” “the moons of the eternal night,” and oh, those “strawberries!” Mr. Raine described Alaska as a land of bitter and dreadful winters and summers with more than

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It was a sunburnt and hungry lot of students that filed into the dining hall for dinner on the day before Easter vacation began.

That day had been officially proclaimed as Arbor day, and from the time that the bell rang at seven-thirty until about half an hour before dinner there had been the constant sounds of sawing and chopping and rolling and raking from one end of the college park to the other—not to forget our co-eds who filled the air not only with merriment and laughter, but also with the "wham and whack” of industrious rug-beating. It was only by a rare stroke of luck that the students could enjoy their customary ten o'clock Arbor day lunch. The kitchen had not been notified of the decision to have Arbor day, and had it not been for Mr. Bittorf's casual visit to that home of the culinary art and the sacrificing overtime exertions of Mrs. Koeniger and her helpers, we would no doubt have been obliged to linish our job in a precarious condition of inner emptiness.

Our Easter vacation passed as vacations are bound to do一i. e. top soon. It was of ten clays’ duration this year, from the eleventh to the twenty-first of April. Most of the students enjoyed their painted hen eggs at home, but about thirty spent their time in the dormitory一probably to study a little Latin or Greek.

And—lest we forget! Now that another school year is draw­ ing to a close it is timely to mention a custom that had been com­ ing more and more into disuse, but that has been renewed by the classes of ’25 and ’26. The custom is that those classes that have been taking a branch of science in the past year, be it elementary natural science, botany or physics, make a donation of a few dol­ lars, from the class treasury or by popular subscription, to the lab-: oratory for the purpose of 1)uying instruments and other necessary aparatus. It is but a small thing for the individual student, but when counted together helps pay for many a necessary instrument that we would otherwise be unable to acquire.

And here is something that applies not only to the students, but also to the alumni: If you live in a section of the country differ­ ent from that around Watertown, take a box and send speci­ mens of characteristic rock formations, trees, flowers (pressed and dried), and anything that can be of interest and value in the study of the sciences; things that probably seem common and void of in—50-

terest because of daily use or contact, but things that would greatly increase the interest and value of the class lectures. Dr. Ott will gladly take care of all things sent. It costs but a few minutes and a few cents, and you will have clone your part, so do it now.

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The “Literary” department is exceptional. It contains four short stories written in smooth fluent diction, .every one of which held our interest to the very end. So, for instance, the experiences of the young artist, whose life suddenly changed from almost des­ perate disgust to sky-high fame through an accidental and happy glimpse of his long sought “Lady in Lilac，” the model for his masterpiece “La Resurrection.” To have church bells on Easter morning suddenly awaken your hero’s conscience and drive him to the cathedral, there to happen upon this model, appears a bit ex­ travagant at first; however, this fact detracts but little from the interest of the narrative. In a humorous story poor colorblind Dick，whose pink ancl dull red shirts have well nigh driven Stephene，a short-time acquaintance, to violent actions, finally secures the life-long “aid of a professional buyer” of shirts in Stephene, 'vhen the mystery of f)ick’s dire ailments is uncovered to her.

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We can share the opinion of the Spectrum, quoting from the Exchange column that “your paper is nicely arranged.” More than that, the different columns under Activities and Alumnae Notes read very interestingly, they are written in a free and animated style and correctly reflect the life of Moravian. The “Athletics” editoress, although working against odds of an all-defeat athletic record, could probably better her write-ups by going a bit more into detail of the several games; or let us hear more of "SPRING Activities” about the campus through your column.

The Exchange column contains an enumeration of comment passed on the “Mirror” by its various exchanges. Your neighbors speak well of you in general, but you might have reserved a half­ space for comment of some Exchange on your part.

A moderate list of spicy jokes very fittingly concludes the booklet.

Neatness in outward appearance and a tasteful order, not to forget the Ads, are watchwords of the “Mirror.”

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On .\pril 30 1':orthwc�tern opened the 1924 baseball season with a ckkat. By the help of a few costly errors the Normalites scored 3 in the first inning, while our men failed to make a hit.

The fourth inning added 3 to \Vhitewater's score, an error again bringing one man home.

The fifth looked more favorable when two of our men were on base. Following the good example set by Franzmann, Nie­ mann also made a hit sending Nehring, who was walked, to second.

No nms.

The sixth inning added two more runs to \:Yhitewater's score.

To us it was of no importance and even our "Lucky 7" forsook us.

The last two innings were at least very interesting. The team was hound to get a run. \Vhitewater again added one. Then came our chance. Franzmann made his second hit. Zilz was walked.

Kleinke hit and brought in Franzmann for our first and only score.

In the last inning the visitors jotted down their tenth run.

Prospects looked good for us. Nehring was walked and Albrecht followed with a hit. Franzmann walked, filling the bases. But Cummings tightened and struck out \:Yahl, ending the game.

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1 THE SCHEDULE May 28—Milton at Milton.

May 29—Platteville at Platteville.

May 30—Campion at Prairie du Chien J une 7—Beloit at Beloit.

June 12-一Alumni at Watertown.

Senator Hilleman owns a new hat.

Carl Raue, ex-’26, was married on April 19.

Chink, Hefty, and Sievert claim to have walked to Madison.

Albert Eberbard took sick with scarlet fever during Easter va­ cation.

On Arbor day, the Sophomores planted their class tree with due ceremony.

Leo Grundemann, Rudolph Sievert, and Chester Teske have formed the M. M. club.

Hubert Boje, who attended the University of Berlin for two semesters, has enrolled at Northwestern.

Alfons Engel, ’25, journeyed to Juneau on April 15. He was witness in a court session.

Jerry Marquardt, ’23，visited the Junior Hebrew hour a fe'vi days after Easter vacation.

Shortly before Easter vacation, Norman Schlavensky, went home to say good-bye to his brother, who left for West Virginia to play baseball during the summer months.

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Shorty Weissgerber and Erwin Habeck spent their Easter va­ cation with the Rev. Walter Bodamer, ’17，at Prairie du Chien.

On their way they got stuck in the mud. Then they left their dis­ abled car at Tomah and arrived at Prairie du Chien the next day.

Sunday morning they taught Sunday School. | At school there were two big baseball teams during Easter vacation, the Butterflies and the Bed-bugs. The Bed-bugs lost the first game by a difTerence of two points. This excited their ire, and they swore revenge. But alas! The next game they lost again.

Only this time the score was 40-2. Poor Bed-bugs.

Quite a number of students whose homes are far from Watertown stayed at the dormitory this Easter vacation. Others stayed with friends or classmates. Paul Kuske spent part of his vacation at Dealer's; Tubby Nicman went to Racine with Walter Schmidt.

Luer intended to stay with his classmate Eddie Knuth, but had to return on account of illness. Streich spent his vacation working at Penney’s.

Music, Music, Ah! “The man that hath no music in himself is fit for treason, tratagem and spoils.” Truly Shakespeare little realized the seriousness and the truth lying in those words. Compare this thought with Dryden’s: that music has the power to raise strong emotions in the human breast, and then visit Room 44 some night and see the realization of this thought. It is a pity to see the efforts of the inmates of that room, when from a building close at hand Wild strains of music fill the air.

As by an unseen magic wand Spuds Degncr flies from off his chair.

The other Soph the window shuts, Lest Degncr out should fly.

Then straightway toward the door he struts And stares with piercing eye! “for treason, strategem and spoil.”

Let no such man be trusted Who has an ear for such turmoil, Those Phonographs! Ding, bust it!

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Everybody went home for Easter vacation, except Loretta Zorn who spent the time in Milwaukee with relatives.

Miss Frances Ebert was tempted by the Easter Bunny to have her hair bobbed. As a result of the temptation she is the fourth Freshie to have it done.

Gertrude, Irene, and Mully, spent May 3rd and 4th in Milwau­ kee. The lack of sleep caused the trio a very blue Monday. Irene says: Anytime you want some fun go with Mully.

Ruby Reich was constantly talking about wisdom. Clara, Irene, and Mully, a self-appointed investigation committee, found: that she was getting a wisdom tooth. Since then the committee thinks they are clever too, just because they each have a wisdom tooth too.

On April 22, Viola Schlueter entertained the Quinta girls in honor of her birthday. All reported a good time. » Almost an impossible report comes from Columbus. The city has grown to such large dimensions that it now boasts of two arterial highways and one stop-and-go sign. I suppose the next addition will be a street car line and a broadcasting station.

Miss Nina Pautsch was agreeably surprise! by a number of Freshmen in honor of her birthday. Mrs. Theo. Schlueter served a delightful lunch and a “scruinptuous” time was had by all.

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Brake—Dode Sproesser.

Timer~~Tudie and Ollie Bentert.

Paint—Esther Rieck.

Crank—Loretta Zorn.

Speedometer―Frona Meyer, Edna Worden.

Cut out—Irene Idhe.

Horn—Severa Gamm.

Carburetor—Irene Bolte, Nina Pautsch.

Spri ngs—Quartaners.

Blow oiits—Tudie Bentert, Frances Ebert.

Bumper—“Mully” Mutchler, Frieda Voges.

Self Starter一^Peggy** Shinnick.

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Gas一The Freshies.

And the rest of us—Nuts.

1st Co-ed: Ike, are you smokin’？ 2nd Co-ed: No, De,_ I’m only chewin’.

The shades of the night were falling fast, He stepped on the throttle and hurried past; A crash in the darkness—the man was dead, What did they find when they opened his head ?

Excelsior!

—J. L. C. —Melzer wants to know: Are Anabasis and Xenophon one and the same man ? 一Prof, (in history): years' war.

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一K.: While studying the history of Luther, I had an interest­ ing experience.

Prof: Hat j emaild mit dem Tintenfass nach Ihnen geworfen?

—Father (from upstairs) : Helen, isn’t it time for the young man to go?

He: Your father is a crank.

Father: Well, when your self-starter doesn’t work, call on me.

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娜:Hell j 一Prof, (to student who had for several minutes sedulously watched the frolics of a squirrel): Will you quote a pas­ sage from Byron’s “Waterloo?”

Student: Oh, let me see, how does that go!—Now I’ve got it —“There was a sound of deviltry by night.” 一A Sextaner writes : Driving farther, the road stopped.

—A farmer near Wisconsin Rapids placed four sticks of dyna­ mite under a stump. After lighting the fuse, he sat down upon the stump to light his pipe. A moment later he was gone. When he found himself again, his head was pinned to the ground.

OUR Gas Age A six-year-old boy was riding with his grandmother on a trainj between Ixonia and Johnson Creek. The train suddenly halted to permit a farmer to board. The boy rose from his seat and, turning to his grandmother, asked: “Is the train out of gas?”.

Truly, on that line between Ixonia and Johnson Creek such a happening is altogether possible!!

A Happening at “Literary.”

Soloist announcing encore: La Paloma by Request.

A: By whom ?

B : By request!

A: O-o-h! His name doesn’t sound French though— ----- And they dragged him out furiously. 一

Junior Wit Prof: Warm wurde Hildebrand als Papst eingesetzt?

Gruendie: Nach des vorigen Papstes Tod.

一Prof: Was ist ein Zerrbild ?

Schweppe: A movie.

—Wiffle translates “missus Hannibal omnem exercitum in se convertit” ： Frau Hannibal gewann das gauze Heer fuer sich.

—Prof: Morgen bringen sie ihre Jungfrau von Orleans mit. 一Bretzie (P): “Sie gingen in den Kampf mit liebesueblichem (landes—) Kriegsgesang.”

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Hahn : I only got as far as 16. 一Proud Father: The boy’s my very image. See! scars my smallpox left me!

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Hans sclnveigt.

Lehrer: Mans, was heisst die Glocke ?

Hans: Ich weiss niclit.

Lehrer: Hans, elender Bube, hast wieder deine Vokabeln niclit studiert! “Bell!”

Hans sclnveigt.

Lehrer: Hast du niclit gehoert? “Bell!”

Hans sieht verzvveifelt im Zimmer umher.

Lehrer (mit (lonnermler Stimme): Hans, ich sage dir jetzt zum letzten Mai, “Bell!”

Hans (unter Tracnen) : Wau-Wau. NOT TO BE FOOLED On one of its trips our band had an interesting experience.

The villagers had gathered to hear our boys play. They seemed to understand every instrument except the trombone.

After much talk they called the oldest man of the village to hear his opinion. The old man stood watching the trombone players for a while. Then he shook his head and said: notice of them. There’s a trick in it; they ain’t Take really swallowin' it.

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Northwestern College WATERTOWN, WIS.

TABLE OF CONTENTS LITERARY When We Go Forth, Poem_.........

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Watertown, Wis” June, 1924 WHEN WE GO FORTH

Remember not our youthful sin.

The follies we have gloried in.

Be with us still, as Thou hast been When we go forth.

And soften the regretful pain, v to do again, The a ching wish Let us> forget the hopes we’ve slain When we go forth.

Give Thou Thy peace into each heart That we may play a manly part.

And with Thy blessing bid us start When we go forth.

What’s done, or well, or ill, is done, But in what is to be begun We look to Thee, almighty One, When we go forth.

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(tnH GERMAN ORATION Irwin J. Habeckďź&#x152;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;24.

Willst du, class wir mit hinein In das Haus dich bauen, Lass es dir gefallen, Stein, Dass wir dich behauen!

Dieser Spruch von Friedrich Rueckert erwect Gedanken, die selir gut hineinpassen in (lie allgemeine Stimmung, die am Aktustage herrscht; clenn wir stehen heute an einer Stelle, wo wir zurueckschauen koennen auf die Zeit, in der wir es uns haben gefallen lassen, class wir 'vie Bausteine behauen wurden. Zu gleicher Zeit schauen wir heute in (lie Zukunft und sehen vor uns das Haus, in dessen Gefuege wir auch eiiie Stelle einnehmen.

Willst du, class wir mit hinein In das Haus dich bauen, Lass es dir gefallen, Stein, Dass wir dich behauen!

In den fruehesten Jahren unsres Lebens haben unsere Eltern uns clem himmilschen Baumeister in der heiligen Taufe uebergeben und (lann mitgeholfen an dem goettlichen Werk, uns zu brauchbaren Steinen zu machen. Sie erkannten, dass wir nur dann wirklich nuetzlich sein wuerclen, wenn wir in der Zucht und Ermahnung zÂŤm Hcrrn erzogen wuerden. Da rum stellten sie sich eine solche Erziehung zum Muster. Nach diesem Muster fingen sie dann an.

Sobald als wir im Stande waren, auch irgendetwas zu verstehen. erzaehlten sie uns von einem andren kleinen Kinde, das Jesus hiess und (las uns lieb hatte. Sie lehrten uns zu unsrem Vater im Himmel beten in den suessen Worten: Abba, lieber Vater. Als wir wuchsen, erzaehlten sie uns immer melir von Gott und Christo.

Das waren erst die Anfangsstufen des Behauens, aber nur in cliesem Sinne durfte gearbeitet werden, sonst waere die gauze Arbeit eitel gewesen. Sie lehrten uns Gott kindlich fuerchten und dcswegen (las Boese meiden und gewoehnten uns an Fleiss unci Ordnung.

Allmaechlich nahm der Stein, der erst so unbrauchbar war, unter den Haenden der Eltern eine Form an. Jetzt war es Zeit, Gehilfen herbei zu rufen, unci wir wurden in die Schule geschickt. Da wurde uns immer melir gelehret vom Vater, der uns in allem ueberaus gnaedig ist, von dem Sohne, unsrem Bruder, der uns lieb hat, und vom Heiligen Geiste, der als Freund fuer unsre Seele so rgtAber die alte Richtsdmur wurde noch immer beibehalten. Aucb bei allem, was wir in den Grunchvissenschaften lernten, wurde darauf gesehen, (lass der Stein abgefertigt wurde fuer das Haus, dass ein christlicher Charakter gebildet werde.

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Da kam endlich die Zeit, wo die Eltern uns auf laengere Zeit ganz uiul gar aus tier Hand geben mussten. Es war ihnen schwer, den Stein, an den sie so manche Sorgen und Muehen gewandt hatten, nun fast gaenzilch in (lie Haende andrer Steinmetzen zu geben, hierlier ins College. Aber sie erkannten, class das notwendig sei, um (lie Abfertigung des Steines zu ljefoerdern. Audi hier im College wurde liacli dem rechten Muster der christlichen Erziehung gearheitet und das Werk der Eltern fortgesetzt, und nicht wurde ihm entgegengearbeitet, was leider zu oft geschieht. wenn jungc Leute eiiie hoehere Biklung suchen. Und heute stehen wir an der Stufe, auch (lie Collegeprofessoren (lie Steine aus ihren Haenden gel)en muessen.

Was soil nun mit den Steinen geschehen ? Etliche so’len noch einc zeitlang abermals andren Steinmetzen uebergeben werden, den Professorcn im Seminar, wo die Vollendung des Behauens von besonderen Steinmetzen geschehen soil. Andre werden jetzt schon ins Maus cigemaucrt, das heisst, sie sollen jetzt schon anfangen, ill re Dienste in ihrem Beruf zu verrichten Sci es aber. class (lie Steine nun schon in.s Haus eingemauert werden, sei es, class (las erst nach drei Jaliren geschieht, ist die Behauung, oder viclmehr das Bearbeiten. dennoch nicht fertig. Denn gleiclnvie Wind und Wetter stets noch an andren Steinen aenclern, so werden auch an uns lebendigen Steinen der Sturm des Lebens, der Frost der Tacuschung, und die Sonne der Erfahrimg- (lie Arbeit weiter fuehren, (lie aber anf Erden nie vollstaendig beendigt wircl, sondern es wird endlich der Einsturz des To des uns von unsrem Dienst ent!edigen und die Vollendung bringen.

Waehrend der Zeit, (lie hinter uns liegt, schien uns vielleicht mancher Stoss des Meissels zu schwer. Vielleicht murrten wir, wenn die Eltern einmal uns auch woertlich behieben, um eine widerspenstige Ecke wegzunehmen. Und wenn der Lehrer einmal fortwaehrend gegen eine Untugend kaempfte, um uns davon zu befreien, dann wurde es uns vielleicht ungemuetlich. Ermahnen, Gewoehnen an christliche Zucht und Ordnung, Warnen, Strafen gesdiah aber nicht aus Mutwillen, sondern aus Liebe, um uns zu recht branchbaren Steinen, (las heisst christlich erzogenen Menschen, zu machen. Da hi ess es fuer uns: Willst du, class wir mit hinein In das Haus (lich bauen.

Lass es dir gefallen, Stein, Dass wir dich behauen!

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tus ist. Als solche lebendige Steine haben wir eine gewisse Stellung einzunehmen. Da muessen wir auch gegen uns selbst die richtige Stellung, balden. Wir muessen erkennen, class wir es nicht verdient liaben, einen Plalz einzunehmen, wo wir Anteil haben an (lei. Guete unsres Ecksteines, sondern wenn mit uns gehandelt wuerdc, wie unsre trotzige, boese natuerliclie Art es verdient, wir mu. wuerdig gewesen waeren, verworfen zu werden. Weil aber der Baumeister, (ler liebe Gott, uns in seiner Gnade einen Platz gegeben hat, so sollen wir auch den Vorsatz fassen, alles zu tun, nm unsre Dienste treu zu verricliten. Da unsre schlechte Natur aber nicht von selbst soldien rechten Dienst verricliten kann, so) muessen wir fleissig um den Beistancl des Heiligen Geistes bitten.

Dann werden wir gegen uns selbst die rechte Stellung haben.

Aber auch gegen die anclren Steine in dem Tempel (ler Kirche, gegen unsre Naechsten, sollen wir reclit stehen. Wir sollen den andren Steinen in alien Saclien helfen unci dienen. Dazu sind wir ueberhaupt ins Haus hineingebaut, class wir andren dienen. Nicht um unsrer selbst willen sind wir da, sondern um des Naechsten willcn. Wenn die andren lebencligen Steine ihre Dienste gut verrichten, dann sollen wir uns mit ihnen freuen uiid dem Baumeister danken, class er uns die Kraft gegeben hat, dienstbar zu sein. Wenn aber einer von den andren Steinen drollt loszufallen, dann sollen wir ihm zur Scite stehen unci ihm helfen, wieder reclit ins Gefuege zu kommen. Wenn aber ein Stein sogar gaenzlich aus dem Gebaeude faellt, dann sollen wir nicht etwa froll sein ueber seinen Fall, sondern erkennen, class wir von uns selbst auch nicht clableil)en koennten, sondern nur aus Gnade sind, wo wir sind. Dann werden wir den himmlischen Baumeister bitten, sich des gefallenen Steines liocli einmal in seiner Gnade anzunehmen. Wenn wir so (len andren Steinen dienen. dann stehen wir im richtigen Verhaeltnis zu ihnen.

Aber im richtigen Verhaeltnis muessen wir vornehnilich auch stehen zu dem. (ler uns ueberhaupt erst ins Dasein gerufen hat uiid uns dann in die Haende treuer Steinmetzen hat fallen lassen un(l uns angenommen hat als Steine in dem Bail seiner Kirche. Wir muessen im richtigen Verhaeltnis stehen zu clem allmaechtigen, allguetigen Heilamle, unsrem Gotte. Wir muessen uns seine Guete g.enuegen lassen. Wir sollen zufrieden sein, class wir ihm in den Kirche dienen duerfen. Ja, den Entschluss sollen wir fassen der in dem Wahlsprurh unsrer Klasse ausgedrueckt wire!: Naabod eth Jehovah, wir wollen dem Herrn dienen. Wenn wir eine deinuetige Stellung einnehmcn gegen clen Baumeister, dann werden wir auch nicht murren, wenn Er uns etwas nach der Seite des Hanses hinlegt, wo der Sturm am meisten trifft. Wenn wir dem 64

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Wenn wir nun zurueckblicken und die Gnade erkennen, die uns in den Jahren (les Behauens widerfahren ist, dann koennen wir nur dankljar sein. Unci 'venn wir auf der anclren Seite auf das IIaus blicken und sehen, welchen Dienst wir ausrichten sollen, dann muessen wir Gott um 13eistand bitten, uns zu helfen, unsern Dienst trculich zu versclien. Wenn die Vorbereitung zum besseren Dienst dann auch manchmal zu hart scheint, dann sollen wir nur an Rueckerts Wort denken : Willst du, class wir mit hinein In das Haus clicli bauen, Lass es dir gefallen, Stein, J)ass wir dich beliauen!

LUTHER AND THE GERMAN LANGUAGE Walter \V. Kleinke，’24.

It was only a few years ago that Lutherans the world over celebrated the 400th anniversary of the beginning of the Reforma­ tion. On the 31st of October, 1517, Martin Luther set the entire world afire with his famous ninety-five theses in which he declared himself against one of the evils of the Roman Catholic Church.

We all know Luther as the greatest reformer the world has ever seen, or ever will see; but very few of us realize that Martin Luther was the creator of a new German language, which has been adopted by all German speaking people as the literary language.

Before and up to the time of Luther’s creation of this new language, the German tongue had progressed but slowly. Germany in the Middle Ages was divided into petty nations, each province having its own special dialect. It was hard for a South-German to understand a North-German and vice-versa. The nobles spoke a different dialect from that of their subjects. Foreign languages gradually began to creep in and take the place of the German. Of these Latin was used the most extensively. Professors at the high schools and universities, scholars, and other learned men conversed in Latin. Lectures were held and all formal documents were writ­ ten in Latin. Even today, as an English speaking nation, we have some remnants of this custom of using Latin. Many of our legal documents still have Latin names, and some diplomas issued by our colleges and universities are drawn up in Latin.

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We can see how hard it was for the German language to grow, when we consider that at the seats of learning, in the schools and universities, the very places where the mother tongue should have been fostered, that at such places German was looked down upon as a mode of expression fit only for stable-boys and servants. It was at this very dark period in the literary history of Germany that Martin Luther appeared to give to his countrymen a new tongue, common to all Germans in all walks of life.

When Luther created the modern German language, his foremost thought was to transmit in the vernacular to his beloved countrymen God’s Word as written clown by his prophets and apostles. He believed that all Germans should read the Bible in the mother tongue, and that with understanding. Not all persons could attend the universities and there learn Greek and Hebrewi in order to 1)e able to read God's Word in the original. A new tongue was necessary, one that even the meanest laborer could un­ derstand with ease.

The question with Luther was how should he go about the task he had taken upon himself. He must construct a language reachly understood l)y all classes of Germans, and this was no easy task. Luther did not lack the necessary training for such an un­ dertaking. He liad studied the classics, sciences, and many other branches of learning of his time. Equipped with these arms.

Luther proceeded to clear the way for a union of the different German dialects.

Now Luther could not have produced an entirely new dialect without having some material on hand. He himself tells us that lie made use of the Saxon chancery language, the mode of com­ munication used by the government officials, and also of the dia­ lects of the several provinces. Luther as a professor was' well acn quainted with the Saxon chancery language. In order to make himself understood by the uneducated, he personally went out to gather commonplace phrases and certain expressions from talk on tlie street corners, from mothers speaking to their children, from mcrcliants. sailors, tradesmen, in fact from every station of life.

Luther labored hard at this immense project. Learned men were called to his assistance to pass judgment on his work and to con­ firm his translation of doubtful terms in the Bible. Passage after passage was careful)，weighed, and, if found wanting, was recon­ structed. Here and there filing was clone, new words were inserted and old ones left out. Changes for the better were always made, and finally in 1534 Luther presented his translation of the Bible to the world, fully satisfied that it could not l)e improved on.

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Cut the work of these former translaters of the Bible was so poor that it would be ridiculous to consider such an accusation. The Catholics too accused Luther of plagiarism; but they themselves were not above spreading Luther’s translation of the Bible as their own. In this way, however, his enemies really helped him in dis­ seminating the Word of God, the very purpose for which Luther had translated the Bible into German.

Luther’s next greatest work is his large and small catechisms.

A visit to the pastors in Saxony, where he found much ignorance of the simplest forms of faith, prompted him to compose these works. They are written in a simple German for both young and old.

As a writer of church hymns Luther stands high above all other poets of his age. The simple yet powerful wording used in his lyrics stands to this day as a monument to Luther’s ability as a poet. He composed thirty-six hymns, all of which are contained ill our German hymn book.

Besides these three great works Luther is the author of many other writings. However, it is not alone from his writings that we learn to know Luther, but also from his table talks as jotted down by some of his contemporaries. He delighted in gathering poor students and close friends round his supper table and there discussing the important events of the day. His companions would carefully take note of his sayings, and later put them down on paper and publish them. In this way Luther’s works were soon spread all over all Europe.

Luther was German to the core and loved his mother-tongue： When lie broke away from the Roman Catholic Church, he im­ mediately introduced German into the church services. Formerly the services had been held in Latin. Now that they were German the common people could understand what was being said and done.

Luther is a master of the German language. By many he has been called the German Cicero. He laid the foundation for a na­ tional literary language and paved the way for the great poets and prose writers to follow. The greatest of German poets, Goethe, read Luther a great deal, and it was from him that he gained his thorough knowledge of the German language.

In all of his writings Luther expressed himself in a direct,' forceful manner. At times he wrote in very harsh terms in de­ nunciation of his enemies, terms that would be considered rude to­ day, but at that time were perfectly in harmony with the order of things. His language was the carrier of his ideas. One finds it —67—

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Despite his great learning, for he was one of the most learned men of his time, Luther has come closer to the hearts of his coun­ trymen than any other German. And that was because he wrote and spoke to them in their mother-tongue, a language once des­ pised by the Germans themselves, but raised l)y Luther amongst the best literary languages of the world. No book has had a great­ er circulation or been read so widely as Luther’s German Bible.

Luther stands today not only as the great Reformer but also as the creator of the modern German language.

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Nach siebenjaehrigem Studiuni des Lateinischen blicken wir zurueck und versetzen uns im Geisle in die ersten Stunclen, in denen wir mit den elementaren, zuerst unverstaendlichen Erscheinungen der lateinischen Sprache bekannt wurden. Wie unheimlich starrten uns die schwarzen Buchstaben an, die in unbekannter und raetselhafter Weise zu Woertern gruppiert waren! Zuerst beclrueckten unsere frischen Gemueter die langen Vokabellisten, clarnach mussten wir uns mit der Deklination, mit der Konjugation und mit den Regeln der Grammatik herumschlagen, bis wir den Roemern mit ihrer ganzen Kultur voellig so feindlich gesinnt waren wie einst Hannibal und (lie Karthager. Es blieb jecloch niclit so. Je weiter wir in der Lektuere vorwaerts kamen, je mehr wir mit clen alten roemischen Schrifstellern vertraut wurden, und je mehr wir in (lie Gcheimnisse ihrer Schriften eingeweiht wurden, desto mehr mussten wir zugestehen, zuerst zwar wider Willen, class es doch an dem Studium des Lateinischen etwas Ergoetzliches gaebe. Und nun, liachdem wir unser Ziel im Lateinischen, das heisst, so weit es auf unsere Kollegejahre ankommt, erreicht haben, deucht es uns, class wir eine wahre Fundgrube entdeckt haben, woraus wir unaufhoerlicli Freucle und Nutzen ziehen koennen. Aus den vielen latei­ nischen Schriftstellern wollen wir den Horaz herausgreifen, um ihn und seine Leistungen zu besprechen, unci das aus zwei Gruenden : eiiimal，'veil unsere Klasse sich dieses Jahr hauptsaechlich mit Horaz beschaeftigt hat; und zum andem, 'veil er von alien lateinischen Schriftstellern einer der interessantesten und am leichtesten verstaendlichen ist. Unsere Betrachtung zerfaellt in drei Teile, von denen im ersten Teile das Leben des Horaz, im zweiten Teile seine Werke und im dritten eine Amvendung auf unsere Zeit den Gegenstand unserer Gedanken bilden soil.

Vom Leben des Horaz sollen nur die wichtigsten Ereignisse beruehrt werden, die sein Leben zu einem Schauspiel machen, in clem die Szenen oft wechseln. Horaz erblickte das Licht der Welt am 8. Dezember im Jahre 65 v. Chr. zu Venusia in Apulien, wo sein Vater als coactor und Sammler der Zoelle fuer (lie publicani den Lebensunterhalt fuer seine Familie verdiente. Des Vaters ganze Zeit und sein ganzes Vermoegen wurden auf die Erziehung des Sohnes verwandt. Die ersten Schuljahre verbrachte der Knabe in Venusia, aber in seinem zwoelften Jahre brachte ihn der Vater nach Rom in die besten Schulen. Mit achtzehn Jahren ging der lernbegierige junge Mann nach Athen, um da weiter zu studieren.

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Fluechtling vor Caesar, und in dem letzten Verzweiflungskampf (les Brutus wiclmete Horaz diesem seine Dienste. In einer seiner Oden tut Horaz mit dem tadelnden Humor cler folgenden Worte kund, dass er zu Philippi seinen Schild weggeworfen und dem l?eind den Ruecken gekehrt liabe: tecum Philippos et celerem fugam sensi relicta non bene parmula, cum fracta virtus et minaces turpe solum tetigere mento.

Nach (ler Schlacht bei Philippi folgte fuer Horaz eine unguenstige Zeit. Hr kehrte zunaechst nach Rom zurueck, uni der allgemeinen Anmestie teilhaftig zu werden, die cler siegreiche Caesar seinen Feinden anbot. Es wurde dem Horaz freilich sein ganzes Vermoegen gcnoinmen. Er erkaufte sich clann die Stelle eines Schreibers l)ei einem Quaestor und lebte so sehr duerftig, bis Varius und Vergil (lie Aufmerksamkeit (les Goenners der Dichter, des Macccn, auf ihn richteten ini Jahre 39 v. Oir. Bald entwickelte sich zwischcn Horaz und Maccen eine feste Freudschaft, unci dieser verclankte Horaz seine Bekanntschaft mit den grossen Maennern seiner Zeit, sogar mit Augustus, von welchem ihm manche Gunst erwiesen wurde. Ini Jahre 34 beschenkte Maecen den Horaz mit clem schoenen sabinischen Guetchen, um das Horaz ihn in einem Gedicht gel)eten hatte, und welches ihm fuer den Rest seines Lebens ein sorgenloses Dasein verschafFte. Am 17. November im Jahre 8 v. Chr. starb Horaz, siebenundfuenfzig Jahre alt. Aus seinen eigenen angaben erhellt, class er kurz von Gestalt war, dunkle Augen und dunkles Haar hatte, welches aber frueh grau wurde, und dass er triefaeugig war. In seinen spaeteren Jahren wurde er fett, weswegen ihn Augustus neckte. Weil er kraenklich war, war Horaz enthaltsam und maessig. Er hat nie geheiratet, ob'vohl ă&#x20AC; vir aus seinen Oden lernen, dass er verschieclene male verliebt war.

Bei der Erwaehnung der verschiedenen Werke des Horaz wollen wir zugleich etwas ueber Horazens Charakter sagen. Neben Vergil ist Horaz der geistvollste Nachahmer der Griechen. Obwohl er (lie Griechen zum Muster nahm, ging er dennoch ueberall seine eigenen Wege und gab den Lebensanschauungen seiner Zeit iiml seiner Persoenlichkeit Ausdruck. Mit den Epoden und Satiren fing Horaz sein Dichten an.

In den Satiren raste und wuetete er nicht, 'vie es die spaeteren Satirendichter, z. B. Juvenal, taten, sondern die Satiren waren in scherzhaftem, gemuetlichem Plauderton eher gegen die Torheit als| Sregen die Bosheit (ler Suende und des Vergehens gerichtet. Die Sprache dieser Art der horazischen Dichtung ist ueberaus sauber und gefeilt. Die Epoden und Satiren entstammten der Zeit, als ä¸&#x20AC;71â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

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Dann erschienen die Oden. In ihnen fehlt zwar die h ohe Begeisterung der frueheren Gedichte, a1)er andrerseits liat Horaz gerade in clen Oden eine kunstvolle, formvollendete Sprache gebraucht, die klarem Ausdruck in schwengvolle (lichterische Schilderungen gibt. Zwischen der Herausgabe der Oden und der Epistein Hess Horaz in seiner dichterischen Taetigkeit eine Pause eintreten. Er machte sicli erst wiecler an das Dichten infolge einer AufForderung von seiten Maecens. Zu dieser Zeit entsagte Horaz der lyrischen Poesie und griff zu der didaktischen, und in den Episteln erreicht er die Hoehe seiner Kraft und lieferte sein Bestes. In ihnen aussert sicli Horaz ueber die Sitten und die Gesellschaft seiner Zeit und legt uns so seine Philosophic dar. Gemaess seinen Episteln war seine Philoso­ phic die eines praktischen Weltmenschen, die er fuer sich selbst ausarbeitete, indem er die verschiedenen philosophischen Systeme seiner Zeit zu Hand nahm und aus ihnen waehlte. In den Episteln gibt er sich ab mit clem Studium der alltaeglichen Lebensweisheit, wobei seine Gaben der praezisen Beobachtung und des gesunden Menschenverstancles ihm helfen. Die dritte Epistel des zweiten In dieser Buches ist beniehmt unter (lem Titel “Ars Poetica.

Epistel entwickelt Horaz in der ungebundenen Weise eines Briefes seine Ansichten ueber die dramatische Dichtkunst. Man merkt, class alien Schriffen des Iloraz eine genaue aber doch schonende Beobachtung allgemeiner Schwachheiten und ein scherzhaftes Mitgefuehl flier die gemeinsamen Schwierigkeiten im menschlichen Leben zugrunde liegt.

Was uns in den Gedichten des Horaz besonders recht klar vor Augen tritt, war die Tatsache, (lass die Menschheit seiner Zeit ist 'vie genau so beschaffen war, sie heute ist. DIselben Gedanken beseelten die Leute damals 'vie jetzt, (liesell)en Begierden beherrschten sie, um cleren Erfuellung zu erzwingen (lie Menschen sich taeglich abquaelen und das Schoene und Erfreuliche im Leben ganz uebersehen, der Naechstenliebe voellig fremd sind und Gott vergessen oder sogar ihm zuernen, wenn es ihnen schlecht geht. Hocren sich nicht diese Verse aus der ersten Epistel des Horaz ganz modern an? “Rem facias, rem, si possis recte, si non, quocumque modo rem.” Auch heute hascht sowohl der einzelne wie die zahllosen Vereine und Organisationen und auch die Staaten nach Geld. Der neuliche Oelskandal ist ein schreiender Beweis von der Begierde nach Geld, von der unsere -72—

hoechsten Beamten so beseelt sind, class sie ihre Pflichten ihrem Vatcrlande und ihren Mitbuergern gegenueber weit hintansetzen.

Ein pruefender Blick in die finanzielle Lage unserer Kirchee % setzt einen in kcine erfreulichere Stimmung. Unsere Synode steckt in Schulden und kann nicht heraus. Es soil gebaut werden, und es lacsst sich kein Geld finden. Aber fuer schoene Wohnungen, fucr praechtigc Klcidcr, fuer Automobile und anderen Luxus ist Geld da in ueberreichlichem Masse. Audi hat sich unsere Jugend ganz und gar der Geldgier hingegeben. Bei weitem der groesste Tcil der jungen Leute heutzutage laesst seine Wahl eines Berufs hcstimnit 'verclen (lurch das Einkommen, welches es meint erwarten zu ducrfen. Nur vvenige junge Maenner waehlen das Predigtamt, weil in clem Berufe der Gehalt gering ist. Derselbe Geist erfuellte (lie roemische Welt zu Horazens Zeit. Da hiess es auch, 'vie Horaz die Leute sagen laesst: Mache Geld, Geld! Wenn (lu kannst, auf chrliche VVeise; wenn nicht, dann auf irgendeine Wei sc, doch mache Geld!

Jetzt 'varuni Latein studieren, warum Zeit und Geld vergeuden auf das Studium des Horaz und ueberhaupt aller antiken Schriftstellcr ? Nur der, welcher die alten Sprachen und Schriftsteller grucndlich studiert hat, wird die Torheit einer solchen Frage er， kennen. Ganz abgesehen von clem unermesslichen Nutzen auf sjjrachlichem Gebiete, ist das Studium der antiken Klassiker auf vielen anderen Gebieten von Nutzen. Derjenige, welch er in den alten Schriftstellern daheini ist, laesst sich nicht einnehmen von (leni Gerede der Leute von den guten alten Zeiten,” sondern er 'veiss, class die Menschen zu aller Zeit so handelten und sich zu den wirklich wichtigen Sachen im Leben so verhielten, wie sie es der Mehrzahl nach noch heute tun.

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MEMORY Lo! a youth—unripe yet for the bier, Gathered in the spring-time of his days Thrilling yet with pulses strong and clear.

With the flame that in his bright eye plays.

Fare thee well, oh, thou to memory dear,

By His calling- soothed to sleep in slumbers sweet.

Sleep on calmly in thy grave so drear,— Sleep on calmly till again we meet!

When the Lord his loud message sounds, Echoing through these corpse-encumber’d hills When Goers stonn-winds bursting through the bounds Placed by death, with life our corpses fills.

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The professional critic, who always criticizes in the tone of “I know, you don’t,” who parades his wisdom at the expense of others, is no true critic. He is a fault-finder. lie becomes intoler­ able and odious.

Ideal criticism, however, is not such fault-finding. Its pur­ pose is to point out errors in a kind manner and to help in cor­ recting them. Such is the criticism of a Christian, as it was of Christ. When Martha, indignant that Mary was not concerned about serving the Lord, said, “Lord, dost Thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone?” Jesus answered, “Martha， Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” How kindly and lovingly does not the Lord set Martha right! Let us imitate Christ when we criticize. Then may the world hate us for our criticism, if only our criticism is true.

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VACATION HO! The two greatest events of our college year, the Annual Con­ cert and the Commencement Day exercises, are over with. With bulging grips and suitcases we hie us to the place of “hopping off.” But as we toil perspiringly under our load, there is a sensa­ tion of joy in our hearts, for we known that in a wooden box up there in the dormitory attic our books are safely packed away, Though many of us go to take up hard, manual labor, work in pea canneries, factories, on the road, on the farm, it is with no sighs of regret that we do so. The “bucking,” of which we have been so abnormally fond, has at last become somewhat uninterest­ ing and tiresome and we welcome the change from mental to man­ ual labor. And what is more, we shall soon be able to cry out.

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1 but just now we prefer a home bound train going sixty per. The graduating Seniors are perhaps the only ones not to share our exultation. It is with a heavy heart that they pack up their be­ longings and depart from the halls that have been their home for eight years.

—W. G. F. FAREWELL The college year is ended now; For some ’twas ended well.

But some will never hear again The tolling of our bell.

Farewell to all you graduates; You’ve tread this college ground, Perhaps for all, the final time; May the faith in \vour hearts . abound.

Farewell, but for a little while, Ye who'll again appear.

May God be with each one of you, And bring you back next year.

Alfred H. Maaske.

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Thanks to the professors for the little news that appears in this month's issue, with the exception of the letter below. The editor is merely a medium between the senders of interesting items and the alumni; he cannot publish any more news than he receives.

The letter will perhaps arouse more interest.

The Rev. Prof. \V. Henkel, *89, of the Seminary preached the sermon at the morning service Oil May 25 at St. Mark’s Church here. The Rev. Wm. Nommensori of Columbus held the English sermon in the evening. Prof. Karl Markworth of Milwaukee was organist for both services and gave a concert in the afternoon. $12,000 These services were held for the dedication of the organ, which was lately installed.

The Rev. I. Frey, *10, formerly of Phoenix, Ariz., was forced to resign, since his wife and he were affected 1)v the intense heat.

The Rev. II. Koch, '19, has accepted the call to fill the vacancy.

Alfred Schweppe, ’15，a lawyer in Seattle, has a baby girl since May 7.

The editor thanks the writer of the following letter for his criticism and asks him to set the pace by sending in the first items, as he would have them appear in the Black arid Red. Dear Editor Alumni Column : My home is in that state which is known as the Cornerstone of the Union. There is much to love here and much to save .Work there is always, and here and there a day of recreation by a gushing mountain stream. New friends are made here, but the old ones are not forgotten. Tis a far cry from the East to the West, yet 2,000 —80—

娜:HeZt J miles cannot sever the natural tie ’twixt Alumnus and Alma Mater.

So it is a pleasant moment, when after “knocking about all day” along the dusty road, I return home and find in my mail the Black and Red. I enjoy reading the old College Paper. Its articles, stories, and editorials are an open door of Alma Mater to the observing alum­ nus. One can read so much between the lines. The degree of scholarship among the students, the spirit pervading the institu­ tion, the individuality of Northwestern as a whole—all can be de­ termined from the Black and Red. But I take it that Northwestern is not in its last analysis a brick building in Watertown, Wisconsin. As a family includes both parents and children, so the scope of Northwestern extends itself over many states; and the Black and Red is often the only medium through which the children keep in touch with one another.

When classes leave Northwestern or the Seminary they are scattered like the Jews the Diaspora, but classmen do not so easily forget one-anothcr. Indeed, there is much to speculate about now concerning the individuals. Personally, I am not so much inter­ ested in where they arc as 1 am in what they are doing and how they arc doing; it. I’(l like very much to penetrate the shell and get at the ego. Correspondence is inadequate, because it does not keep one in touch with the very people who arouse one’s curiosity.

Xow and then someone we know will venture forth in the church papers, but that medium, too, is inadequate; it does not admit one into the sanctum of the individual’s innermost self. It is usually too serious to be refreshing, and in a general way one has read the same elsewhere long ago.

So as a child of the Great Mother, I turn to her Black and Red, my Black and Red. I have read the Literary Section with interest and now with some misgiving I turn to the Alumni Column—mis­ giving, because I have been so often disappointed. And, of course.

I find in it the usual hackneyed bagatelle. Of late there has been one commendable feature about the Alumni Column and that is the dogged effort of the editor and his predecessors to resuscitate that which apparently uhad two feet in the grave.” Despite these heroic measures the column is still wheezing heavily.

Now, my good editor, I will tell you frankly why the Alumni Column is not interesting to me in its present form. It is, for ex­ ample, not interesting to read that Rev. So & So witnessed Northwestern's defeat in football, because we all know that this same Rev. has clone that very thing ever since he lived in the neighbor­ hood of Northwestern. It does not interest me to read that a cer—81—

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tain pastor accepted a call to a larger congregation, I read that in the church papers before the arrival of the Black and Red. Be­ sides, we know that pastors will follow their natural bent. It is of no special interest to read that someone had another visitation of Joe Stork. “Synodalklatsch,” which in speed holds its own, has brought the news long ago; and we know that man is predisposed to follow certain immutable laws of nature.

I know that by this time you will have “pegged me” as a Bol­ shevik. Lest I grow altogether too destructive and become the proverbial “bull in the china closet，’’ I will now tell you what I would like to read in the Alumni Column. My classmates and fel­ low-students are scattered far and wide. Each is having his own experiences and is learning something which I cannot learn, because 1 am not where he is. Surely, a good “peppy write-up” of these would be both interesting and instructive to the rest of us.

The topic may be geographical, sociological, or may cover any fact at all which is of local interest to the writer. Furthermore, we kr.ow that every man has his hobby, and many of them are queer hobbles indeed, i. e. they seem queer to us. I know a real *'heman. two hundred pounds of solid brawn and muscle, whose hobby it is to knit. That seemed queer to me, but I was reminded of what the Scotchman said to his wife. “All the world is queer but thee and me，” lie said, “and sometimes 1 think thee a little queer, Let us have more articles on hobbies. Recently one appeared which was a good example in point. I enjoyed it.

And let us not forget the more ludicrous side of life: and there is a difference between ludicrous and silly. I don't care to read in your column how one alumnus “buzzes another under the chin,” and it is disgusting to find two alumni using the column as a medi­ um for joining “The Mutual Admiration Society.” But the most serious work has its humorous side, and I am sure every graduate has his own peculiar experiences which would draw a good laugh from anyone. Laugh we may and laugh we must; we cannot wear broadcloth and look serious all the time.

In other words, what is the determining factor in making the Alumni Column interesting? Well, what do we talk about when a> rmniber of us congregate around a sack of “Synodalfutter?” We do have a good laugh then. Let us get some of these things into print—exercising due censorship, of course—and we shall have an Alumni Column that is both interesting and refreshing1.

Yes, my good editor, no one can appreciate your problems and efforts more than I, but this I want to say in closing—when I return from a weary (lay’s work and have busied my mind with serious things, I should like to find the last issue of the Black and —82—

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The following have graduated from the Commercial Depart­ ment this year: Dewitz, Walter Nehring, Edgar Rathjen, Justus Sievert, Rudolf Timmel, Helmuth The following have finished the High School course : Andrae, Ewald Block, Theodore Graf, Adelbert Leitzke, Bernhard Streich, Harold Worden, Edna Zarwell, Harvey Zilisch, Herbert

ALUMNI MEETING Watertown, Wis., June 22, 1923.

On the above date the Alumni Society convened for its annual meeting. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and stood approved. The treasurer, Dr. J. H. Ott, submitted his report.

REPORT OF TREASURER, 1922-23.

Receipts

â&#x20AC;˘$ 96.44 . 209.00

Cash on hand June 21, 1922 Receipts ..............................

305.44 Expenditures On Swiss Bonds.

Present for Dr. Ernst and Rev. Baebenroth.

Stamps and envelopes....................................

Transferred to Fund.............................. ......

Cash on hand June 21, 1923.

$130.50 10.50 4.50 140.00

284.50 19.94

ALUMNI FUND Receipts .$ 97.12 290.39 . 594.61

Interest 1922-23 ......

From open account.

Sale of Swiss Bond

982.12 Expenditures Balance on Swiss Bond.........................

First Chilea Bond with accrued interest On Second Chilea Bond

.$130.50 . 538.03 . 293.77

962.30 19.82

Balance on Hand Investments Three Wis. Gas & Electric Co. Bonds.

Liberty Bond.........................................

D. Garfield Wilson Mortgage............. .

Edith Brac'ley Mortgage.......................

First Chilean Bond...............................

On Second Chilean Bond..................... .

Balance on hand

Par Value 300.00 .... 50.00 .…200.00 .... 100.00 .... 500.00 .... 293.77 1493.77 19.82

$1513.59 An auditing committee appointed l)y the president reported the books to balance, and thereupon the report was accepted. Thei class of 23—(13 in number) having applied for membership was taken in to. Dr. Gerhard 丁1mm of Lansing, Michigan and the following members of the business department were likewise made members: Aaron Fisher, Melvin Ringel. Oscar Roessler, Palmer Strache.

It being the 25th anniversary of the class of ’98 Prof. H. W. Schmeling, one of its illustrious members, was called upto to expatiate one the outstanding merits and demerits of this class.

Modesty naturally forbade him to stress the former, and charity demands that your reporter refrain from repeating the latter. Suf­ fice it to say, “the older boys” had their inning and many long for­ gotten incidents were called back to memory. O haec temporal The Society also took cognizance of the fact that our venerable Pres cient Emeritus, Dr. A. F. Ernst, would celebrate his 82nd birthday in a few days, and directed its Secretary to proffer the congratulations of this Society together with something more sub­ stantial—to-wit, a box of cigars. Thereupon adjournment.

O. Kuhlow, Sec’y.

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WALD EM AR O. WEISSGERI3 Marinette, Wisconsin “Shorty,” our little football lion, born leader. He was editor-in-chi the Black and Reel; president o! band, of the Philomathcan Literan cicty, and of the student-body, lately our hero lias become inter in—oil 'veil—. Hobbies : Trippin basketball; playing classical niusi

RUDOLPH C HORLAMUS West Bend, Wisconsin ••Horlv" is a man who stands his age. For his companion h' chosen solitude. Me filled the o of first liculcnant and president c athletic board. Hobbies: Aniiou the decisions of tlu1 athletic board : ning down town for change. ui

HAROLD O. G RUN WALD Fond du Lac, Wisconsin "Harry" is a military comminul r.o mean ability. Under his lcade as captain, our company won high Harry played fullback on the hall team. Hobbies: Getting hui the basketball floor; studying fair tures; doctoring Fords "and that.'

VALTER W. KLEINKE Foncl du Lac, Wisconsin was one of Northwestern's tcs. Football, basketball, and filled out most of his spare The rest was taken up by tenlie band could not but choose itcly young man for its (lrumHobbics : Drinking milk in the S； whacking cheese. i

IRWIN J. I-IABFXK Winona, Minnesota delights in the great outdoors' ;t lricnds arc the flowers and the 1 hey even have given him a po­ ll. 1 he setting sun and the “maRock River arc all proper sub丨r Habeck’s Muse. Irv was presif the Phi Gamma Rho Literary r and associate editor of the and Red. Hobbies: Reading Republic and Don Quixote.

RALPH F. GAMM Watertown, Wisconsin mic" has a smile for all. Being student has not kept him out of life and student activities. He the chorus and served on the and Red staff as advertising r; played football, basketball, seball. Hobbies: Roughing ii all; studying history.

WALTER J. SCHMIDT Racine, Wisconsin “Selim idie’s” motto is: “Twenty smokes a day keep the doctor away," And what of it? Even Lincoln believed ill letting those serve him most who served him best. Schmidt's pipe just naturally serves him best. The world knows little of its greatest men. Hob­ bies :Arguing with Fat Rolirke; pull­ ing one over on sominersaults on the basketball floor.

WALTER R. KRUKGER Mcnomonie, Wisconsin ••Cutic” was the fighting captain o' our football team and vice-president of the band. Me saved much time by put­ ting as little as possible his studies, Cutie’s curly hair is quite an attraction for the girls. Hobbies : Flying tackles; hallowe'en pranks; raffling off gold watches.

WINIFRED W. WI£STKNDORF Saginaw, Michigan "Westie'' toils not, neither docs he spin. He is always just in style for the girls. Westie was president of the chorus and bookkeeocr for the Phi Gamma Rho Literary Society. Hob­ bies: Making German speeches; tell ing stories; shaving.

FRIEDA ZEISLER La Crosse, Wisconsin Aside from classical languages “Fritz” found time to make a thorough study of Physics. She was very much interested in literary work. But above all we remember Fritz for her delight­ ful singing. Hobbies: Whispering in classes; playing basketball and tennis.

MARGARET OTT Watertown, Wisconsin Mild in manners and gentle in heart is “Grety.” She has a lastc for classi­ cal literature and took a prominent part in all literary activities. We have found Grety to be studious and cheerful.

Hobbies: Behaving well: reading dramas.

CLASS OFFICERS: Waldemar 0. Weissgerber.......President Rudolph C. Horlamus..... Vice-Presidcni Harold 0. Grumvald...—..... Sec’y-Treas.

CLASS MOTTO:

CLASS FLOWKK:

Naavod Eth―Jehovah

American Beauty Rose

CLASS COLORS: Myrtle and Gold

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doling於 Nnto JUNE BANG!

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Are those the rifles of Lexington ? No.—Was it the distant roar of the guns of Vicksburg? Nor that.—Or was it probably an echo from the wooded slopes of the Argonne ? No,—no, those were but minor affairs compared with this, this was the Sham BATTLE OF FORT ATKINSON. Who is there—man, woman or child—who has not heard of that era-creating battle? Oh yes, probably the radiogram telling the story by rounds to the Mar­ tians has not yet arrived; so for their benefit this is written.

It was back there on the afternoon of that memorable 17th of May that the news of the clash spread through the country. For months the two forces had been maneuvering for position, while the raw recruits had been drilled to the exactness and precision of the army.

At four o’clock on the morning of the 17th the word to break camp at Watertown was given and by five-thirty the transport train was off for the front. From the terminal at Jefferson the com­ pany together with the band marched cross-country to Fort At­ kinson. The memljers of St. Paul’s Lutheran church had made arrangements to quarter the men.

The afternoon began with a parade from the place of assembly, through the city to the public grounds on the western side of the city. Although the clouds looked threatening, a fair sized crowd of spectators had already assembeld on the field for the physical drill exercises, concerning which an army officer was heard to say that they were performed with excellent precision.

Then followed the preparations for the sham-battle while the band struck up some lively airs.

The first platoon represented United States troops and the sec­ ond platoon a rebel army.

The first movement: An ammunition train with its guard of Americans walks into an ambuscade of rebels and after some sharp firing and a rush by the rebels the remnants of the detachment and the powder train are taken.

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The second movement: During this time, however, signals for help have been coming in and a detachment of United States troops is sent around to the right to cut off the rebels, but these have likewise been reinforced and are able to retreat with their prisoners. Upon further strengthening of both lines a heated firing ensues; many dead and wounded on both sides. Finally after some fighting back and forth, a detachment from the right wing of the Americans succeeds in cutting off part of the enemey’s left wing and toward the close of the movement, succeeds in capturing -the men in that part of the woods. Hereupon the enemy retreated in­ to the woods. The field was left to the Americans, who then also withdrew to their camp.

Third movement: Two American civilians are shot at from the edge of the woods and one of them killed. A detachment of/ troops is immediately rushed to their rescue, but by that time the rebels have troops in the field and are steadily advancing.

Fourth movement: The American lines are strengthened from time to time. 'Vliile the rebels are gradually driving back the American center, the American wings begin to advance. A detacliment is sent around the left wing to take the enemy in the flank. Then comes a general tightening of the American lines and before the enemy is aware of the fact the American wings have advanced through the woods at the enemy’s rear and cut off their retreat. For some minutes the rebels hold their own, then the word for a general advance passes clown the American lines and in a final rush the rebels arc overwhelmed.

In the evening parade drill was held down town, the crack squad did a few turns, and the signal corps showed its wares, The band played and the chorus sang; laps were blown and the day was tit an end.

The next morning Professor Westerhaus preached the sermon at St. Paul's church and the chorus sang a few songs during the services. After dinner there was a bancl concert and the chorus sang a few ditties, whereupon the members of the congregation took us back to Watertown in their cars.

Loud were the praises of fine quarters and entertainment, and since this gives us another opportunity, we thank our hosts and hostesses and the meinljers of St. Paul's congregation in general for their invitation that made the outing at all possible and for the very fine reception accorded us at Fort Atkinson.

Because of the very short season the band has made only three trips this spring, to Fort Atkinson, to Iron Ridge, and to Appletoil. Here too pleasant trips are reported.

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DR. OTT SAYS: The class of '25 and the class of ’26 have each contributed five dollars to the Physical Lab­ oratory which have been applied to the purchase of a Fortin barometer. Vi vat sequens! 氺 * * Yes, and now we should shove our pen behind our ear for three months. The first sensation will be one of relief, then will come a scarcely perceptible itching for the penholder, and before the vacation is over the pen in the hand will be a joy in the heart and the words will flow like the waters from a fountain.

Only a few months, Farewell!

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“Ca’.vin College Chimes,” published monthly by the students of Calvin College and Theological School of Grand Rapids, Mich­ igan, is a regular visitor to the Exchange table.

The May “Chimes” distinguishes itself as a school paper in de­ voting a great amount of space to literary articles. Of these, **A Cloud Like a Man’s Hand.” a treatise on the imperiling lack of true religion and morals, ranks foremost. With a plain “they have forgotten their God” the writer traces the downfall of nations throughout history, both in ancient and modern times, and with his “serious-minded fellow-citizens” sees also cause for alarm con­ cerning the future of our land in this respect. To that end, the writer continues, men have advocated national religious instruc—92—

tion and scores of other remedies, which, however, ultimately only leave us a “Godless nation,by carefully omitting God and Christ.

Religion should permeate the whole of American’s education and the only way, lie continues, is the way of Christian schools, which movement he sees as the “cloud like a man’s hand” in the distant horizon, which, although still small, will “spread over the entire sky and send clown copious showers of God’s blessings.”

“Into Clear Air and Clean Water'1 and “Proportions, are mteresting short stories interestingly told. The former, interesting^ especially for its odd and original style, is an invitation to the student to spend the summer vacation away from books and themes, “under God’s own blue on God’s own earth.

In 'Tro­ portions” an ambitious，lnitu ncomfortably corpulent man is joined with as lender and wiry boy of fifteen in a tramp over mountains, deep trails, and thickets, whereby Mr. Fat-man, who at first looked with sympathy on the i)iiny form of the youth, now panting and lumbering his weary way, is put to shame by the endurance of his youth ful guide and must be toted back to his hotel in an automobile utterly fatigued. Stories like these make “Chimes” a welcome and jittnictive paper.

“Attitude,” the lone editorial, sets attitude as “fundamental in student life，’’ a test of character; attitude determines a students’’ “relation to his studies, to his fellow students, and to the various activities.'* As a careless mechanic is of no use to his employer, so the indifferent and careless student will always be a detriment to his school.一An article that rightly contains more truth than poetry and is worth reading by anyone of us.

The arrangement in “Chimes” is confusing, to say the least, In many cases your department heads are printed parallel' with headings of articles; the literary department hasn’t a heading at all. whereas Editorials are given even a cut and the articles suborclinated. A more uniform arrangment would improve the paper.

The editor of “Current Events” publishes a vast amount of campus news, covering six full pages in a pleasing style. You could, however, have explained what constitutes the real “essence of current events’，in but a quarter the space you have used. To bring the ex-student back to Calvin for a day and, in general, to represent the life about the campus should be the aim of every college paper.

We would encourage the “Athletics” writer to further enthu­ siasm among the followers of Calvin for a baseball team. What is school during the spring months without a representative ball team? To this purpose, your article should bear fruitful results.

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thoughtful editorial on the Among the Co-eds” contains question “Did you make it pay?” a question that is well appropri-j ate at the end of the school year. Did we make it pay or did we live through the year as such that “see and hear, but are never moved; that attend classes, memorize text books, but never gain knowledge ?M Your column ought also to offer readers news from Co-ed circles.

“Calvin Chimes” is an original and instructive paper and is always welcome. o

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Whitewater 2; Northwestern 3.

After its return game with Whitewater Normal School on the tenth of May Northwestern brought home a victory by a score ot 2-3. For two innings both sides played airtight ball.

In the third inning Whitewater took the lead-off when they brought in their first run. Cummings struck out. Pustz then hit a triple. Schwager fliecl out to Kleinke. Cain hit a difficult grounder to Zilz, which Zilz knocked clown but could not recover in time to get the batter. By this time Pustz was home.

Two of our scores were made in the sixth inning. Niemann was hit by a pitched ball. Albrecht fliecl to the pitcher, Nieman stole second. Rupp hit and sent Nieman to third. Franzmann bunted safely, scoring Nieman for our first run. Fischer, substi­ tuting for Gamm struck out. Rupp scored on a w ild pitch. Voecks walked and Zilz was put out.

Kleinke walked in the seventh inning and got to second on a wildp itch. Nehring hit and Kleinke made the third score later by another wild pitch.

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Jn the eighth Pustz doubled. A sacrifice took him to third and another sacrifice by Cain, a fiy to center field, brought him home for their second and last score.

Features of the game: A one-handed catch by Voecks back of first.

A snappy double play by Albrecht to Zilz to Voecks nipped a rally in the seventh inning, when Whitewater had the bases loaded and only one out.

Kleinke's pitching was superb; 7 strikeouts, no walks, hit no batter, and allowed but five hits.

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0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0—3 Northwestern 00100001 0—2 Whitewater Beloit 9; Northwestern 1.

Oil May 21, Northwestern met its second defeat 9 to 1 at the hands of Beloit. Costly errors by Northwestern and timely hitting on the part of Beloit was what caused our defeat.

In the third inning Wahl brought home our only score. Then Beloit immediately followed with four runs. Three more were added in the sixth inning and two more in the ninth.

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ij On Sunday, May 25th, the new pipe organ recently installed in St. Mark’s Lutheran Church was dedicated to the service of the Triune God. The following is a quotation from Professor Bolle’s article in the Watertown Times: “The new pipe organ was pur­ chased by the St. Mark's congregation from the Austin company of Hartford, Conn., at a cost of $12,000. It is a divided organ and consists of choir, great and swell. The choir and great are situated to the right of the altar niche, above the minister’s room. They are connected by a cable 250 feet long with the swell, which is sit­ uated on the rear gallery. This cable contains 712 wires. The console is also connected with the swell by a cable. There are nearly 1,400 pipes in the organ.

Through the generous invitation of the Rev. A. Nicolaus, the military company and the band enjoyed a march-out to Fort Atkinson. The sham battle was stagecl on Saturday afternoon, May 17th. A dress parade and a band concert took up the evening.

Sunday morning we attended services at St. Paul’s church. At 2:00 p. m. the band and chorus assembled for a short concert.

Then the congregation members took us back to Watertown in autos. All of us had a very good time, and two of us had an extra good time. Many thanks to the Rev. A. Nicolaus and to the St. Paul’s congregation.

The first Saturday after Easter Paul Rolirke, ’27, went to Lake Mills to pay a visit to the Rev. Martin Raascli, ’03. On the next —97—

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Sunday he journeyed to Chicago to see the musical comedy given by the ** Black friars" of the University of Chicago.

On the day of the sham battle “Geek” Albrecht and “Wiener” Franzmann bummed to Milwaukee to see the Brewers play. On the way the man who picked them up was arrested because his speedometer was out of order.

The band has only two more outings this year; one to Iron Ridge and one to the Saengerfest at Appleton.

Pommerening is feeling extremely uncomfortable these days.

Of course, it is all a matter of getting used to it.

On May 11th Gerhard Schmeling, '26, entertained his brother and several friends who had hiked to Watertown from the metrop­ olis.

The Rev. R, Siegler, 81, paid a visit to his nephews, Hilbert Siegler, Walter and Norbert Paustian.

H. Pape was infected by poison ivy and had to spend several (lavs in the sick rooms.

Wir stehen jetzt unmittelbar am Schluss cles Schuljahres. In den letzten Wochen wurde noch mit allem Eifer gearbeitet. Wenn einen Rueckblick auf unsere ganze Arbeit tun, muessen wir： sagen, wir koennten in diesem und jenem Fach mehr geleistet hal)en. Jedoch die Sommerferien werden uns die noetige geistige Ruhe vergoennen, so class wir im Herbst wider mit Vollclampf los arljeiten kosnnen. Nel^enbei wurden auch Plaene gemacht fuer den Sommer. Diess ist besonders der Fall bei der ersten Klasse. Ihnen steht ein neues Leben wie auch ein neues Arbeitsfeld bevor. Auch (lie Studenten der anderen Klassen haben sich fuer den Sommer ein Z:el gesteckt. Einige gedenken im Sommer Schule zuhalten. An<lere haben sich entschlossen al)enteuerliche Reisen nach dem fernen Westen zu machen, uni die Wunder der Natur dort zu beschauen.

Unter den letzteren sirnl die Herren Engel, Palmer, Siffring.

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Herrmann, Behn unci Winter. Engel, Palmer und Siffring werclen ini Yellowstone Park arbeiten. Die ersten beiden werden ihre Ar­ beit als Truck fahrer verrichten, waehrend Palmer als “Bellhopp” fungieren wird.

An fangs Mai besorgten die Herren Gentz und Knoll Geschaefte in Watertown.

Herr Voigt macht jetzt woechentliche Ausfluege nach seiner Heimatstadt Jackson.

Die Herren Engel und Siffring verbrachten den 16-18. Mai in Chicago bei den Eltern des Herrn Engel. Die Grossstadt Chicago sheint dem Herrn Siffring wenig interessiert zu haben, denn er berichtet 1 eider wenig von (ler Stadt.

Herr Bolle soli in einem Tennismatch den grossen Tennisspieler Godfreson besiegt haben.

Die folgenden Herren haben das Manoever der Northwestern Militar Co. in Fort Atkinson beigewohnt: H. Arndt, Lehmann, Marquardt und I. Uetzmann. Unser Lehmann soil dort die Rolled cines “Slieiks” gespielt haben. Er kam naemlich nach Fort At­ kinson in der ncusten Mode gekleidet, und machte einen imponiernden Eindruck.

Am 18. Mai predigte Herr Im. Uetzniann in Milton fuer Pas­ tor II. Schumacher.

Wir wollen dcm Herrn Schlueter hiermit anzeigen, class die Strolihutpromenadc/eit am 23. Mai anstatt am 3. Mai anfaengt.

Herr Schaller wird die Ferien in Morgan Minn. verbringen.| Er hat sich dort als Schulmeister andingen lassen.

Herr Krause beklagt sich, class die Leute auf clem Seminar zu liberal mit ihrem Gelde sind. Anstatt eines Cents stecken sie schon fuenf Cents in die “Fuses” hiiiein. Wohlgenierkt die “Fuses” sind keine Sparkassen.

Unser Hillmer ist seit clen letzten Tagen sehr melancholisch geworden. Niedergeschlagen und tief in gedanken schreitet er in unserer Mitte einher. Die Stadt Milwaukee sheint fuer ihm sehr veroedet.

Zum Erstaunen seiner Zimmergenossen stand Herr Zorn eines Morgens um fuenf Uhr und schritt das Zimmer auf und ab. Das Verhalten des Herrn Zorn versetzte uns in tiefste Finsternis und Unklarheit. Wir fingen an ueber die Sadie nach zu gruebeln und konnten das Verhalten Zorns nicht erklaeren. Herr Dr. Koch waiidte alle Regeln der Exegese an. Doch alles half nichts. Wir blieben im Unklaren. Schliesslich erklaerte sieh die Sache selbst.

Herr Zorn musste naemlich um elf Uhr seine Predigt vor der hiessigen Corona halten.

Herr Heinrich Lehmann wandert noch jeden Freitag mit sei—99—

峨j ner Reisetasche nach clem Staedtchen Ixonia. Das ist ganz gut.

Als wir in der Exegese von einem Schaf redeten, gerieten wir in Schwierigkeiten, da es uns an der noetigen Kenntniss eines Schafs niangelte. So fort kam Herr Lehmann uns zur Hilfe unci berichtete, class die Schafe in Ixonia die Ohrenspitzen aufheben koennen.

(Ec-iEi NoIfb. Frances Ebert entertained the Freshie girls a few weeks ago.

She has quit school and expects to begin to teach in the near future.

Frieda Rruss visited Pearl Wing a few weeks ago!

The Co-Eds are much more optimistic than the Co-Eddies, who, during the cold spell in May, wore their flannel shirts. The girls, however, wore their summer dresses. As a result, many are complaining of having a “horrible” cold.

Provided there will not have been a cloud-burst, and provided the stearing gear of the Co-Ed Ford will not have another pressing engagement, the Co-Eds will have had an outing on June 2 for their departing friends.

Why is “Nigger Heaven or “the gallery”（as it is called by some) such a very popular place while the Co-Eds play tennis ?

Peggy thinks that old-fashioned kerchief has developed wrongly. She thinks that instead of handkerchief it ought to be nose-kerchief.

The latest scandal in the Girls’ Room is that Marie Timm and Clara Broetzman have had their hair bobbed.

Delta: It rang! It rang!

Mary: What rang?

Delta: The bell! It rang!

Mary: That was my ear. has had her noble belfry shingled!

Do,de: Oh, there he goes! The Rascal!

Di: Potato! Potato! Who ?

Dode: The oriole!

Di: umpli.

Student: What shall I call you “Dir” oder “Dich?”

Co-Ed: Ella, please.

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Gretchen Ott gave a party to a number of the Co-Eds at her home this week.

Irene Ihde entertained Quarta in honor of her birthday.

—N. A. P”，27.

—'27 (translating) : Ich Manlius?

Prof: Michel. ，27: O-o-h! 一 To a Sophomore

“M.” bedeutet,

A woodpecker lit on a Soph’s head And settled down to drill, And bored away for half an hour, And then he broke his bill.

—Prof: If the barometer falls, what happens?

Sextaner: It breaks. 一

Veiling the Threat “What if I were one of those husbands, my dear, who get up cross in the morning and bang things around, and kick like everything" jiist because the coffee is cold?”

“John,” responded his wife，“I would make it hot for you.”

—•A: B:

Can you play the violin ?

I don’t know, I haven’t tried it yet.

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1 —Kauber says: When I boarded the train last fall on my way back to College, I had to sit next to a negro lady who held a crj^ing child on her lap. I said, “Why lady, that child is spoiled.”

“Oh no,” she said, “All negro children smell that way.”

Speed Boy Tobe, I'm sorry to heanyour wife got a divorce.

Yessum, she clone gone back to Alabama.

Who will do my washing now ?

Well, mum, I’se co'tin again, and co’ts rapid.

— Strickland.

—Prof: Was ist Methodenlehre, Hillemann?

No response.

Prof: So-weit richtig, weiter!

Hillemann : Es ist die Lehre vom richtigen Den ken.

Prof: Nein, das ist es nicht.

Hillemann (in an undertone): Hm, I can’t read then.

Lady: Tobe: Lady : Tobe:

—Prof: Frank, (lefinieren Sie den Schrecken.

Frank: Es ist das, wobei einem die Haare zu Bcrge stehen.

Prof: Was macht denn ein Kahlkopf ?

—Englishman: That new gown you are wearing is certainly npping: American Beauty : Gracious, Duke! Is it?

—Ex. —Olie always wanted to play tennis until she found out what a “love game” REALLY is. 一Matuschek :

Ubi Gentium Sumus Praebituruni” hangs off from “pollicitus est.”

—"Who said we all come from monkeys ? from Wales.”

My grandpa came

—Movie Star: I shall soon play the main role in a film of ancient times.

Admirer: What is the name of it.

Star: Cain and Mabel. 一Ex.

一This ends my tail, said the cat as it backed into the lawnmower.

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SEPTEMBER 1924

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TABLE OF CONTENTS DR. A. F. ERNST

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LITERARY The Causes of Negro Migration— 106 Mrs. Dumweevil's Purifying In­ 109 fluence __ _____ 110 On the Gridiron, Poem EDITORIALS 112 Education ______ 113 “It’s Good Enough" A Poor Policy for the Classroom __ 113、 ALUMNI______ __ _ COLLEGE NOTES................

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I DOKTOR A. F. ERNST Auf clem lutherischen Friedhof in Watertown, an der Seitc seiner ihm vor 16 Jahren vorangegangenen Gattin, ruht jetzt ein Mann, (lessen Heimgang nicht nur in unserer teuren Synode, sondern in der ganzen lutherischen Kirche unseres Landes, ja darueber hinaus schmerzlich beklagt wircl. Sind (loch fast alle Pastoren und Professoren, dazu viele unter den Lehrern der Allgemeinen Synode seine Schueler gewesen. Und gibt es cloch in unsern Gemeinden, zumal unter den aelteren Leuten, wenige, die ihn nicht kannten.

Durum hatte sich auch eine grosze Schar von nah und fern eingefunden, uni clem am 8. August selig im Herrn entschlafenen Pro­ fessor Doktor August F. Ernst das letzte Geleit zu geben. Die Lciche war am Montag, den 11. August, von 12 bis 2 Uhr in der St. Markus-Kirche aufgebahrt, und um 2 Uhr wurde der Leichcngottesdienst gehalten. Einfach und schlicht, wie der Entschlafene es des oefteren als Wunsch ausgesprochen, war die Feier. Pas­ tor Klingmann redete in eindringlicher Weise ueber Phil. 1, 21: “Christus ist mein Leben, und Sterben ist mein Gewinn.” Er zeigte, wie fuer den Entschlafenen Christus der ganze Inhalt seines Lebens und Wirkens gewesen sei, und wie er deswegen auch seine glacnzenden Gaben freudig und demuetig in den Dienst seines Heilandes gestellt babe. Daher sei ihm das Sterben im Glauben an Christum ein seliger Gewinn gewesen. Nach einem Liede des Gemischten Chors sprach Prof. Wendland im Namen der Fakultaet und des College. Er wies in zu Herzen gehender Weise darauf hin, dasz der teure Entschlafene darum ein rechter Lehrer und Fuehrer sein konnte, 'veil Gottes Gnade ihn tuechtig gemacht und erhalten habe. Nach Schlusz des Gottesdienstes geleitete eine grosze Anzahl Leidtragender den Sarg zum Friedhof, wo Prof.

Huth am Grabe amtierte.

Wir wollen im Fol^enclen einen kurzen Lebensabrisz fuer die Leser geben, damit sie mit uns dem Herrn danken, der diesen teuren Knecht seiner Kirche geschenkt, und mit uns beten, dasz er unsere Synode im rechten Glauben und Eifer fuer sein Werk erhalte und Staerke. Fuer Genaures aus dem Leben des Verstorbenen verweisen wir die Leser auf die Jubel Number des “Black und Red aus dem Jahre 1919.

Dr.•• August Friedrich Ernst wurde am 25. Juni 1841 in Eddesse，nicht weit von Peine in Hanover geboren. Seine Eltern waren Pastor Carl Ernst und Agnes, geborene Brackebusch, beides gei stvolle und bedeutendc Persoenlichkeiten von echt christlichem Ch Jharakter. Nachdem er den ersten Unterricht zu Hause erhalten, &>ng er auf das Gymnasium in Celle, das damals unter der Leitung —103—

I你！i^ir^况成j des bekannten Schulmannes Berger wohlverdienten groszen Ruf hatte. Die auszerorclentliclie Begabung des Schuelers zog sehr bald die Aufmerksamkeit seiner Lehrer auf ihn. Wenn schon er in alien Faechern Vorzuegliches leistete, so waren es doch besonders die Sprachen unci die Geschichte, die ihn anzogen. Die Wahl des spaeteren Berufes macbte ihm nach sehr wohl bestandenem Examen keine besonderen Scliwierigkeiten; war es doch neben detn Wunsch cler Eltern auch sein eigener EntschJusz, Pastor zu wer(len. Deshalb war denn auch die hannoversche Universitaet Goet­ tingen dcr Ort, an clem er unter Dorner, Ewald, Wiesinger und anderen Theologie studierte, daneben aber auch in den alten Sprachen und der Philosophic unter Curtis, Saupe, Lotze und ancleren sicli weiterbiklete. Doch in seinem Iieimatlande sollte der Kandidat nicht 1)leil)en. Er war ein Jahr Lehrer am Gymnasium zu Clausthal, (lessen Direktor der beruehmte Dr. Lattmann war.

Dann faszte er den Entschlusz, der lutherichen Kirche in den Vcreinigten Staaten seine Kraefte zu widmen. 1864 in Pottstown, Pa., ordiniert, baute er als Pastor in cler Naehe von Brooklyn, N. Y., durch regen Missionseifer und geschickte Seelsorge eine bluehencle Gemeinde. 1868 nahm er einen Beruf ail nach Albany, N. Y. Dort, in der Hauptstadt des Staates New York, hatte er im Auftrag sein­ er Synode mehrfach mit Gliedern der Legislatur zu verhandeln, 'veil schon zu der Zeit allerlei Fragen aufkamen, (lie das Wohl und Wehe der lutherischen Kirche betrafen. Die Kenntnis des politischen Lebens und Treibens, die er damals gewann, wurde ihm fuer spaetere Zeilen sehr nuetzlich. Indes wollte der Herr der Kirche.die groszen Gaben seines Knechtes auf einem groeszeren Felde gebrauchen, ini Wsetcn unseres Landes, wo sicli damals (lie lutherische Kirche recht anfing auszubreiten. Bald nach ihrer Gruendung hatte die Wisconsin-Synode die damalige Northwestern University (jetzt Northwestern College) crrichtet, wesentlich nach cler Art eines amerikanischen College, mit einer Vorschule, die man Akademie mannte. Man aenderte nun den Plan aber so, dasz die Schule beide Sprachen, English und Deutsch, gruendlicli pflegen, sich im Lehrgang aber die cleutschen Gymnasien zum Muster nehmen sollte. Und das war rich tig. Man verband deutsche Gruendlichdeit und ein weises Verstaendnis der hiesigen Verhaeltnisse. Rie Aufgabe, cler Kirche zu dienen, inclem man als Hauptziel sicli die Ausbildung zukuenftiger Pastoren steckte, wollte man so erfuellen, dasz man eine gediegene und gruendliche christliche Erziehung gab, nicht so wenig als noetig, sonder so gut als nur irgend moeglich. An dieser Scluile wirkte Dr. Ernst bis z um Juni 1922, seit 1869 als Lehrer, seit 1871 als Direktor. ^ Neben (lem vor etwa 2 Jaliren entschlafenen vorzueglichen Paedagogen Dr. Notz war es hauptsaechlich Dr. Ernst, der dafucr sorgte, dasz die Schule in diesem Sinne ihr Ziel bu erreichen —104—

峨:Hell】 suclitc. Und als Direktor war er es vor allem, dem es zu verdanken war, dasz die Schule wuchs und bluchte und einen guten Ruf unter den Scliulcn unseres Landes erlangte. Eifrig warb er um Schueler, und wenn sie kainen, nahm er sich ihrer freundlich und vaeterlich an. Seine groeszte Lust war der Unterricht. Darin aber war auch fuer ihn (lie Furcht des Herrn der Weisheit An fang. Nicht Leute, (lie Redcnsarten machen oder Angelerntes verstaendnislos nachsprechen, wollte er erziehen, sondern im Glauben an ihren Heiland fest gegruendete junge Leute, die mit Wort und Wandel ihren Christenglauben bekannten. Trotz der Fuelle von Arbeit erlahmten scin Eifei. und seine Begeisterung nicht. Und seinen Kollegen war er (lie ganze Zeit seiner Wirksamdeit stets ein vaeterlicher Freund.

Als died der St. Marcus-Gemeinde war Dr. Ernst wahrhaft vorhildlicli. Nie versaeumte er oline Not den Gottesdienst. Fleiszig ging cr zum heiligen Abcndmahle. In den Gemeindeversammlungen, (lie cr stets besuchte, nahm er den regsten Anteil an den Verhandlungen und trat jederzeit in packender und volkstuemlicher Weise filer das Rechte ein. 40 Jahre lang war es I iilfspastor der Gemeinde. Aber auch auszcrhalb der Gemeinde war unser Doktor schr tactig. An wie viclcn Ortcn hat er gepredigt! VVie viele KonicTcnzen hat er besucht! Unci seine lichtvolle gruendliche Darlegung- war stets ein Ge'vinn fuer die Konferenzbesucher. Sein weiser, in Gottcs Wort ^egruendeter Rat wurcle gerne gehoert und augenommen. Dasselbe kann man von seiner Taetigkeit bei den Synodalvcrsammlung-L-n sagen. Er trug das Wohl der Synode stets auf betendem Herzen und fclilte claruni nicht bei ihren Sitzungen.

Seine Sclilagfertigkeit und Redegabe, seine gruendliche Kenntnis der Lehre, sein Eifer fuer das Reich Gottes trugen viel dazu bei (lasz unscre Synode in den Lehrstreitigkeiten auf der rechten Bahn bli〒l). So grosz war clenn auch das Zutrauen, (las man allgemein zu ihm hatte, dasz man ihm das selir wichtige und verantwortungsvollc Amt cines Allgemeinen Praeses uebertrug.

Auch seine Feder stellte er in den Dienst der Kirche. Zahlreiche Artikel im Gemeindeblatl stammen von ihm, viele Konferenzarbeiten und Svnodalreferate hat er gelieferl. Auszerdem verfaszte er eiiie vortreffliche “Biblische Geschiclite” und “Aus der Geschichte der lutherischen Kirche in Nord-Amerika.” Es war (laher eiiie wohlverdiente Ehre, dasz die Fakultaet des Seminars in St. Louis dem um die lutherische Kirche als Erziehcr und Theologe hochverdienten Marine den Doktortitel verlieh.

Ein arbeitsvolles und reichgesegnetes Leben von mehr als 83 Jahrern ist nun zum Abschlusz gekommen. Moege in unserer Synode sein Andenken unvergessen bleiben. Der treue Gott troeste die trauernden Hinterbliebenen und schenke unserer Synode Hirten und Lehrer, denen wie dem Verstorbenen Christus ihr Leben ist!

—Theo. Schlueter.

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THE BLACK AND RED

Volume XXVIII.

Watertown, Wis” September, 1924

Number 4

THE CAUSES OF NEGRO MIGRATION Walter H. Beck, »19.

Part I. The movement of the Southern Negro till the last decade has been principally to the Southwest, although considerable numbers also went to the North and East. During the past war, however, when the demand for labor was great throughout the North, the migration turned principally in that direction; and during the years of 1916 and 1917 nearly one-half million Negroes left the South.

Whole communities, entire streets of people, and even church con­ gregations headed by their pastors moved to Northern industrial centers and located there as units.

Another widespread movement to the North occured during： the past year, a migration almost approximating in size that of 1916. This movement, however, was not as spontaneous as the latter, nor characterized by the hysteria and group psychology na­ tive to the race which was strikingly evidenced in those of previ­ ous years. Yet it was of such grave proportions and attended by such disastrous results upon Southern industries, that every effort was made to stem the tide. Labor solicitation was made a felo ny ； taxes were imposed upon labor agents, often amounting to five thousand dollars; desperate steps were taken to hinder the move­ ments, laws were enacted, and Southern newspapers ran feature stories, cartoons and full-page displays to influence the Negroes to remain in the South. But the Negro went, and he had valid reasons for going.

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i The trend of this article will not so much be to consider these causes in themselves as to bring them to light by means of a gen­ eral consideration of the Negro situation and of the underlying sentiment which obviously unfair discrimination has engendered and thereby brought about a widespread dissatisfaction and a gen­ eral desire to seek better opportunities in other communities.

The Negro wants a square deal, no more nor less; he feels he is not getting it in the South, and because of the supposed friendly attitude of the North and its people he hopes to get it there. The Southern whites cannot see and will not acknowledge that the Ne­ gro is being suppressed and not receiving a fair proportion of the things which he by all rights is entitled to. On the other hand, there is danger that the Northern whites will likewise disregard the needs and rights of the race and thus create for themselves a problem even more acute than the present problem of the South.

Attention need but be called to the recent happenings in Johns­ town, Pa., and South Bend, Ind., and the situations in some of the larger cities of the North with large numbers of Negro citi­ zens.

The Negro is no “problemand if he appears so, it will al­ ways be due to neglect and oppression on the part of those who have assumed the rule over him. Intolerance, and its various stages of indifference, neglect, and suppression must gradually break down the morals and stamina of any individual and bring to niin the structure of any organization, whether it be a family, a business, a race, or a nation. Therefore, the moment indifference toward the needs of the Negro shall cease, and neglect be sup­ planted by personal interest in him and a realization of responsi­ bilities toward him, and opportunities for and means of advancement be tendered, rather than obstructed, then will the ‘‘proble〒’’ have ceased to exist; and an era of goodwill and prosperity will ensue which will far surpass any inter-racial adjustment ever undertaken in the history of the world.

Stupendous advances in every field of endeavor have been made by Negroes during the past fifty years, and the race has accomplished in half a century what people of other races, with stronger character and long-established culture have brought about on)v in two centuries or more. Negroes in this country have ac-j quired 22,000,000 acres of land, as working farmers and not as speculators: they own 600,000 homes, 45,000 churches; they operate 78 banks, 100 insurance companies, besides 70,000 business inter­ prises of various kinds with a capital of $150,000,000. Illiteracy has been reduced to 26 per cent, clue to the fact that there are more than 400 normal schools and colleges for training Negro teachers.

From the children of yesterday’s slaves there arei n this country 500 Negro authors, 578 dentists, 4,000 physicians and surgeons, —107—

2,500 nurses, 1,000 inventors, 125 chemists, 237 civil and mining engineers, 2,000 lawyers and judges, 38,000 teachers.

The Negro has thus emphatically and everlastingly proven that he has the ability to “make good,” that he is deserving of every opportunity and entitled to every right and privilege as an| American citizen. The achievements of the race are so much more impressive when a full realization is had of the obstacles ai!d hindranees placed in the way by Southern sentiment and legislation.

The South boasts much of “knowing the Negro” and being “hjs friendand the unanimous opinion is that the Negro is in his place and all right in that place. But the pitiable and reprehensi­ ble thing about it all is that few in the South, and especially those in authority, concern themselves much with helping the Negro find a place!

The Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments of the National Constitution guarantee the Negro civil, political, economic, and ed­ ucational equality. This the Negro is not getting under the State laws of most Southern commonwealths, whose suffrage amend-) ments, tax, property, and educational tests have the ostensible, though loudly denied, purpose of restricting Negro suffrage,—a most disgraceful blot upon American institutions. If it is advis­ able to spend millions of dollars annually to enforce the prohibi­ tion amendment, then, too, should a sufficiently large sum be ex­ pended in an effort to make sure that the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments be just as rigidly enforced as the Eighteenth, so that the right to vote be not abridged on account of race, color, or pre­ vious conditions of servitude.

Much ado is made in the South over the question of **social equality” and miscegenation. The South has severe laws prohibiting marriage between the races; yet in those states where the laws permit marriage between whites and colored people there is less actual mixture of the races than in the states where the laws prohibit this.一"Amalgamation there always has been and always will be, the passions of men being what they are; and especially until the white women in the South teach their male children that the honor of no woman can be safe until the black woman is fully pro­ tected from dishonorable men, be they white or black, and especially from white men, under the present laws of the South..’.’一 It is somewhat paradoxical to hear the South’s noisy opposition to racial amalgamation while silently indulging in its practice!

“More amalgamation between the races is going on in the South­ land behind closed doors than in the Northland with its matri­ monial publicity.”

Every Negro expects, and has the right to expect the same protection and the same privileges under the law as whites, with reference to marriage; the women of the race must be accorded —108—

under the law the same protection as white women receive. In the various states of the South, however, and in other sections of the country, it is very difficult or almost impossible for a Negro woman or girl to bring suit against a white man for seduction.

When the Negro asks for “social equality” he has no reference whatever to racial amalgamation; this, however, regardless of what is said, is unhappily always uppermost in the minds of the white people of the South; the Negro desires everything but that. Social equality is not social intermingling; it is rather the “recognition of one standard of citizenship.”一“This matter of social equality is a vague, unreal, and evanescent thing Is it social equality to want to ride in first class manner when a colored person pays a first-class fare ? Is it social equality, when being in a strange city, or home, a colored person desires to get a bite to eat, having the price to pay for it, goes to a place where food is sold, to buy it? Is it social equality for a colored person to desire to hear good music, see an uplifting drama and buy a. seat where his means will permit ? Is it social equality for a colored person to patronize the public libraries and the institutes of fine art for the cultural benefits to be derived from them ? How much of social equality is there in colored children attending mixed schools and having that helpful contact, that beneficial understand­ ing that is so easily obtained in the formative years of life between the races? If these things mean social equality, then the colored people want them; and if these United States form a real democ­ racy they are entitled to them, or this country is not the land of thef ree, and the Constitution of the United States is a misnomer and the Declaration of Independence is a dead letter.”

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MRS. DUMWEEVIL，S PURIFYING INFLUENCE Edward G. Knuth, *27 Shagged Mike Hogley, 35 years old, a consumptive, was lingering on the last steps of the ladder of life. Brat, Mike’s clog, had also seen his best clays more than ten years before. For twelve years Mike and Brat had been friends; nobody could love crippled, consumptive Mike; nobody would love old, yellow Brat. Mike chose Brat as his companion, Brat chose Mike.

Newport, a buzzing town, made so alike by the factory ma­ chines as by the women’s club, had to thank Mike for the clean appearance of the lawns. Mike was an authority on town meal time hours. lie knew that Mr. Bangor worked until five-thirty in —109—

the evening; he would therefore choose to cut the lawn at five forty-five. At night Mike would crawl to his shack attic and watchj the moon and stars and slowly fall asleep. Alone with the moon and stars he would think back to the earlier, happier years, before the plague had selected him as a victim.

One night Mike had a particularly bad fit of coughing. His lungs were plainly making their very last efforts. But Brat’s warm body, lying close by, gave Mike pluck. In the morning he felt better, and after having thanked God for his deliverance—his mother had taught him to love God—he set out for town.

At the limit of Newport a mob of schoolboys met him. As soon as they spied Mike approaching, they sang out mockingly, “Mike’s gonna be thrun out of town. Mrs. Dumweevil says so. old, good-for-nothing bum, he’s gonna be thrun out Mike’s o’ town, he’s a demoralizing influence, Mrs. Dumweevil says.” Buti what were words to Mike; he knew his suffering was almost over.

Mrs. Dumweevil, the town moral leader had held a speech at the meeting of the Ladies' Club. She had said, “This town must be cleaned up, sin is strangling the town’s virtue. The sinner of sinners is Mike Hogley. Mike chews, smokes, drinks. And above all, Mike is a victim of the drug habit.”

This latter conclusion Mrs. Dumweevil had reached after Mrs. Watson told her how her uncle’s son-in-law's cousin had wasted ay, a victim of the drug habit.

“Has nobody noticed，” Mrs. Dumweevil added, “that Mike has not attended church for months ? I know, I’ve watched him.** After Mrs. Dumweevil had finished her soul-saving, purifying speech, Mrs. Watson moved, to use the influence of the Ladies’ Club, to expel Mike from town.

That night Mike died. His lungs had saved him from the last, most disgraceful taunt. Brat left his master’s side when the townspeople came to expel Mike. Brat was never heard of again.

Mrs. Dumweevil left town two months later after her husband was convicted of liquor smuggling.

ON THE GRIDIRON The school year hardly has begun Ancl on the football field The “preps” appear and, one by one To weeding they must yield.

For now the time again is here Of Autumn’s bracing air,.

The field of action must be clear .For the game of do and dare.

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The next day every candidate In old and motley clothes Comes from the gym with sturdy weight His zeal and fire grown.

The exercises are gone through And the coach warns all the men: “All smokes and sweets are now taboo: Football’s begun again.”

And after several weeks of drill The fighting team is made, And everyone receives a thrill When N. W. C. has played.

TOUCHDOWN!

NORTHWESTERN! A. Werner, '28.

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EDUCATION From all over _ the country boys and girls, men and women. have again Hocked through the open doors of schools and colleges to get what they call an education. Northwestern has also received its share of education seekers, but how many among these know how the education they are offered here compares with that which most other schools of the country offer, and why they were sent just here?

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If we stop to think, we will find that all systems of education fall into one of two large groups: The first one which has the most representatives is the one whose motto could be expressed by, “Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow we are dead,” and whose magic lamp is the ^almightyj dollar.” The best way they find of living up to this motto is by making a success of themselves, that is by piling up as much money as possible, the more money the greater the success. Since that is what they are living for their system of education will be arranged to gain that end. Everything they teach must in some way be convertible into “cold cash.” In other words they leave that out of their education which trains them to use their education for the real purpose for which they are in this world, for the benefit of their fellow man.

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The second group which is extremely unpopular in this our wonderful age of intelligence is the one whose motto might be ex­ pressed by, “Love the Lord the true God above all and thy neigh­ bor as tliyself，” and whose incentive, the gauge by which it measures everything is Jesus Christ crucified. With this goal in view the education offered by the schools that fall into this group, to which Northwestern belongs, is one whose main object, and the spirit in which it teaches everything, is to train its followers to use their knowledge, ancl in fact conduct their whole life to the glory of God and the benefit of their fellow man.

That is then the difference between an education of the first group and the one which Northwestern offers, one of the second group: The first prepares a man to look out for himself and the second prepares a man also to look out for his neighbor. And that is for most of us the reason why we are attending Northwestern College and not any other college or university.

—G. Z.，，25

“IT，S GOOD ENOUGH!” “It’s good enough A thought that remains a thought more than it l^ccomes a sentence. To say the least, it is not unknown among our student circles. In writing a composition or exammation, in preparing Latin or Greek, in drawing a sketch or land­ scape, in delivering a speech or reciting a poem—it’s good enough, no matter how little effort was made and what results appear. The cause for this self-complaint may be called lack of time, pride, or want of initiative, l)ut the most fitting is downright laziness. Old Adam likes to take it easy. But if we had only hard iron heels, mere rickety tables instead of desks, greasy oil lamps or flickering candles instead of electric lights, would they still be good e nougih?

—K. A POOR POLICY FOR THE CLASSROOM Since our attention now again reverts to the classroom ancl we have come back with the determination to make the most .of this scholastic year, it seems to be not entirely out of place to point out ancl warn against one of the greatest mistakes hindering progress in the classroom. This is tlie failure, the dread, the lack of arr|bition, or whatever it may be, to ask questions about certain points under discussion that* we do not quite understand. The detrimental, and sometimes even disastrous results of such a de­ linquent policy in understanding the lesson might be emphasized by the use of an illustration. The professor in mathematics is —113—

explaining a theorem to a class of fifty, of which Student B is a member. The professor asks if everything is clear. Only one or two questions are asked and these, peculiarly, by boys that are considered “sharks.” In B’s mind there is Stygian darkness con­ cerning an important point. He feels that he should pop a ques­ tion, but an abnormal fear of showing his ignorance and exposing himself to ridicule holds the question back. The professor goes on and the golden opportunity is passed. Sometime later a theorem with the same development comes up. He is unable to work it.

Persisting in this foolish policy, poor B finally becomes quite be­ fuddled. At last he gives up entirely. Apart from the bad resuits of this uncalled-for sel f-consciousness, there is another side to it. You aren ot giving your professor a square deal. Whether deliberately or not, you are deceiving him. Unless you meet your instructor half-way, the results will be mediocre.

—W. G, F”，25

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^Vl：U\ As the “Black and Red” again comes to many of the alumni the editor hopes that they will enjoy reading this column, that they will be carried back to fond memories of their college days, that they will be grateful to hear about an old classmate or colleague of theirs. If such is the case, the editor’s aim is fulfilled.

Dr. Jacob C. Kraft, *06, Chicago, has been elected president of the Illinois State Medical Association. He is chairman of the pub­ lic relations committee of the Chicago Medical Society.

The Rev. Gerhard Press, ’20, Burke, S. Dak., took the final step with Miss Komm of Milwaukee on June 14. Our former tutor, the Rev. Ewald Tacke, *19, pledged his life to Miss Florence Herr­ mann, also of Milwaukee, before leaving for Omack, Washington.

No wonder that Milwaukee grows as slowly as it does.

Mr. Adolph Pankovv, ex. '09, of the State Immigration De­ partment of South Dakota visited parents and friends about here during August.

Martin Eickmann, ex. '08, came from Gregory, S. Dak., to visit his mother and brother here during September. The Rev. Adal­ bert Westendorf, ’16, of Saginaw, Michigan, is in Watertown with his family visiting Prof. Eickmann and his mother.

The Rev. Wm. H. Lehmann, *19, of Darfur, Minnesota, is now **Dad.M The eighth of September marked the arrival of Phyllis Muriel. A month before, his classmate, the Rev. Hans Koch of Phoenix, Arizona, was blessed with a daughter. The Rev. Melvin Croll, *20, of White River, has a baby boy.

We … are glad to hear that the Rev. Edmund Reim, ’11，of Fox Lake, has about recovered from his appendicitis operation.

On Sunday, the seventh of September, the wife of the Rev. Walter Pankow, ’12, of Friesland, passed away.

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Waterloo, is now stationed at Jefferson, from where the Rev. H. K. Moussa, '00, was called to Fond du Lac. The Rev. G. M. Thurow is now filling the pulpit at Waterloo. The St. Paul's con­ gregation of Wisconsin Rapids has issued a call to the Rev. Alex­ ander Sitz，’09, of Oakfield.

A baby girl arrived at the house of the Rev. Philip Koehler, ’09, of Iron Ridge, on the second day of September.

Prof. Hugo Meibohn, *96, has been called to Northwestern.

At present he is professor at a negro college in New Orleans.

Carl Bolle, '21, is taking a post graduate course at the St. Louis Seminary.

The wife of the Rev. George Kops, J15, of Kendall, was seriously injured when hit by a fast mail train near Mauston on Auglist 14. She is now recovering rapidly. is^ The Rev. Arthur Brohm, son of the former Prof. Brohm, # now president of the California-Nevada district of the Missouri Synod.

Prof. Elmer Sauer, ’ll, enjoyed climbing the Rockies this sum­ mer. He also “took in” the rank vegetation and foliage of dry California.

We regret to announce the sudden death of the Rev. Max , Christian, '13, assistant pastor of St. John’s Church here. His body was found along the right of way of the North Western road in Oak Creek on the twenty-seventli of August.

We have it on information that cannot, under any circum­ stances, be gainsaid, since it comes from the man most nearly concerned, given under his hand and seal, that E. Arnold Sitz, pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tuscon, Arizona, is engaged to be married to Miss Frieda Koehler, daughter of Professor John P. Koehler, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. This an­ nouncement is final so far as this paper is concerned and serves as a correction of, and an abject apology for, any notice of a similar nature that the BLACK and RED in its innocence may have pre­ viously published about the Reverend Sitz.

Ololbg^ Nnto Waterto'vn! Watertown! We grab thirteen grips and suit­ cases and fourteen other trappings and rush out of the train to the station platform. It is 5 :00 p. m. on the clay before school begins. / ter glibly and dexterously passing the baracade of ^bankroll —116—

robbing trunk-check fiends” we blithely wend our way in the gen­ eral direction of the heights at the eastern end of Watertown. As our small cavalcade gently moves up the broad avenue we are on all sides greeted by familiar and touching scenes of a former ac­ quaintance. Ha, and what arc those familiar lines in an opening between the treetops at the head of the avenue? None other than a “donielet” on our pedagogic mansion. We turn off the main thorofare and are enveloped by the shadows of the college park and at once we are in the magic realm of college days. Ah, yes, and then comes the “pumphandling” and back slapping and the “Happy New Year and Easter wishes.’’ And then clown the hall comes a little shaver with a very sober face. You don’t know him, but you know what he is thinking about and you try to make him think of the fun he is going to have up here. 氺

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There are enough new students living in the dormitory. Mem­ bers of the “Dormitory FraternityM are showing a wide range of sentiment over the substantial increase in the ranks of the co-ed department.

Not all new students came up here merely for credits. 氺

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Three treats are in store for the amateur musicians of this community, all to be given at the Northwestern gym during the season 1924-25. The lirst will be given on October 20 by Mae Peterson, soprano. The second some time in January by the Elchuco Instrumental trio, violin, violincello, and piano; and the third, last but not least, will be given on the eve of May 12 by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. 氺 氺氺氺 Prof. Paul Eickmann, '16, who has taken up special courses in science at Ann Arbor, Michigan, is now in charge of the de­ partment of science at Northwestern. Because of his experience and proficiency in athletics he has been appointed athletic director and coach. 氺

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It may interest some of us who have a failing for the spark­ ling eyes of heaven that the telescope which we heard so much about during the last year has arrived and been set up.

The instrument is a refracting telescope of German manufac­ ture with a four inch objective lense and a focal length of four feet, which will give a magnifying power of about 400 diameters.

The tube together with the counter balances weighs about 65 pounds and the whole is mounted on a portable base at a height of seven feet. The telescope was purchased and shipped here at an expense of $375, the shipping and importation duty nearly doubling the original cost of purchase. This addition to our physical lab—117—

oratory was made possible by the generosity of a friend of the students.

Arrangements for periods of observation have not yet been made but when these are posted everyone should make use of the opportunity, for astronomy is a most fascinating subject as everyone who has watched those stately worlds in their march across the heavens of the seasons can testify. 氺

Oil yes, by the way, that reminds me, the Senior class in its entirety has thought it wise to do away with everything that might remind them of their first infantile exercise. They have stopped smoking! ci。ra

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Three of our regular visitors, the “Wartburg Quarterly,” “Col­ lege Chips,” and the “D. M. L. C. Messenger,” all June commenicenient numbers, welcome our return to the Exchange table. In reading these papers we can readily recognize an anxious effort in the several editors to produce an especially satisfactory graduation number. Let it suffice in passing to offer comment generally on the different departments.

The “Quarterly’s” arrangement strikes us . _ as — rather unusual, jn that it devotes from one to two pages of “chronoiogy” to every individual graduate, written up, however, in a varied style, that makes such ‘.‘history” pleasant reading. Right here we’ll call the “Quarterly” inconsistent for using both the conventional and the reformed spelling in words as “enuf，” “tho，” “altho;” we should prefer the conventional form of spelling. Your lone editorial sharply refutes all arguments against the right of existence of| student publications because of “lack of maturity.” The cartoons, cuts, and photography are excellent.

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“College Chips” displays a well-chosen and significant cover design. Ten full pages, containing photographs of college organ­ izations and campus views, tell a most impressive story of Luther College; a like amount of words and sentences would hardly have accomplished as much.

Besides the Valedictory, Class History, and two editorials, one of which on Christian Citizenship” bears a useful admonition to students about to begin their summer vacation, the literary department offers little.

What “College Chips” does in photography, the “Messenger” more or less accomplishes in writing. In seven pages of poetry, “Class of 1924,” Prophecy, and Will, we gain a quite complete acquaintance with the ’24 graduates. “Festina Lente” covering four pages then takes up another class and in endless verse characterises the numerous class members. Devoting so much space to the graduates, the ^Messenger" in no wise, however, omits its regular editorial and literary material. In “A Little Knowledge Is a Dangerous Tiling” we find an editorial full of thought and well worthy of consideration. The Athletic column is meager. Your publication is but a quarterly, which fact must allow you a vast quantity of material to choose from.

To all its exchanges the “Black and Red” at the turn of a new year wishes further success and urges all to continue their reg­ ular calls to our exchange table.

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BASEBALL Being too late for the last issue accounts of a number of base­ ball games of last season have not appeared in the “Black and —119—

Red.” In the latter part of May our team took a tour to Milton, Platteville, and Prairie du Cliien. Although we lost all three games the defeats were nothing to be ashamed of, for in every game our team played its best. The Milton game was lost by a score of 4-1.

At Platteville we played a twelve inning game, losing by one point 4-3. In Prairie du Chien a home run in the tenth inning won the game for Campion by a score of 7-8. In all, eight games were played by the first team of which but three were won. The second team suffered a defeat against Wayland, but also played a good game, The following are the scores by innings of the last five games: 01070000 0— 8 N. W. C. II Mayland ...

2 1 0 0 2 2 0 3 x—10 Northwestern vs. Milton at Milton, May 28 N. W. C .0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0—1 00000022 x—4 Milton ..

Northwestern vs. Platteville Normal at Platteville, May 29 N. W. C..

300000000000—3 00000010200 1—4 Platteville Northwestern vs. Campion at Prairie du Chien, May 30 N. W. C 0 2 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 Q—7 Campion 000102040 1—8 Northwestern vs. Alumni at Watertown, June 12 N. W. C 01030004x—8 Alumni 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0—5 Last year tennis again attracted large attention among the student body. Because of the late spring and heavy rains, how­ ever, the tournament could not be completed, so the singles had to be cancelled. In the doubles our last year’s champions, Kleinke and Schmidt, were defeated by Bolle and Hahn in four fast sets, 3-6, 6-3, 3-6, 4-6. * 氺 FOOTBALL .

The 1924 football season is here, and there seems to be great interest in the game this year, since over sixty men answered the call for candidates- Northwestern’s prospects for a good team are better than they were for several years past. So every one is liv­ ing in great hopes.

Of the last year’s team we lost nine of our sixteen letter men.

They are Krueger, Ott, Kleinke, Grunwald, Roschen, Zarwell, Gamm, Weissgerber, and Kessler. But this year we have promis­ ing men to refill their places, for besides the seven letter men left, we have some able men of last year’s second team and a number of —120—

1 newcomers with several years of high school experience. Accord­ ing to statistics our team also averages ten to fifteen pounds heavier than the last year’s team.

Our new coach. Professor P. Eickmann, is trying his best to put out a good squad. Until now he has not selected his team, but had all the candidates go through some stiff practice. Every one is working hard. Of course, among so many beginners, we can imagine a few who are unfit, some too stiff and clumsy, others afraid to tackle, still others falling over although no one tackled them. Hut they at least show great spirit. So chances are that we’ll have a good team. As usual our team will l)e the lightest in the “Little Five," but it will not stand back in speed, pep and determination. Now then, student body, if the coach and the team do their share, we also ought to do our share. Let’s cheer for our team. Cheer them to victory; it may not always l)e.a victory in. high scores, but shall he in real fighting and clean sportsmanship Manager Gruendcmann has arranged the following schedule for this year : Sept. 27—Beloit at Beloit.

Oct. 4—Ripon at Northwestern.

Oct. 11 —Lawrence at Appleton.

Oct. 25一Whitewater at Whitewater.

Nov. 15一Carroll at Northwestern.

Nov. 21 --Milton at Northwestern.

ATHLETIC BOARD NOTES At a meeting of the Collegiate department on May 13, 1924, H. Krueger was elected baseball manager and R. Bittorf assistant manager. 氺

On the 20th of May, 1924, the Collegiate department met and elected Kuske, Wahl, Frederking and Hellmann as the new mem­ bers of the Athletic Board. The Board on the same day elected Alfons Engel president and Paul Kuske secretary.

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Isn’t it remarkable that spring beds have such a decided tend­ ency to disappear during the first few clays of school.

“Wiener” Franzmann is back in time for a change, His brother Martin is also coming before Christmas. …

Our former tutor, the Rev. Walter Bodamer, ’17，visited Northwestern a few days after school opened.

“Spuds” Degner’s pipe is brokenhearted since “Spuds” went out for football.

Johnny Mittelstaedt managed to get sick just a few days be­ fore school. He will be back in a few weeks, however.

There are at present sixteen pairs of brothers attending' North­ western, also three Frank brothers, three Engels, and three Schultzes.

Ben Kimpel, ex. ’26, stopped here the first Saturday on his way to the University.

Although our totempole Schweppe has been lowered from third to first floor, he still feels himself highly flattered by bein幻 among the honorable Seniors. .

Sometime during the first week of school Reinhard Bittorf, ’26, motored to the Wisconsin Dells in somebody’s Jewett.

Leo and August Timmel were here Sunday the 7th and brought “Doodle’s” phonograph and some “cliucking” along.

“Grams” has changed his profession of tuning pianos to ^tun­ ing in’，on radios. . .

Because of Mr. Gotthold Zimmermann’s verbal activity it will soon become necessary to replace worn window ropes. Ask some senior about it. It is a serious affair.

Marcus Koch thinks that to live “in a land where milk and honey flo'vs” would be rather inconvenient at times. Marcus found —122—

.honey in his laundry bag one day, also a broken fruit jar and some 11c wly-washecl laundry. He says everything was quite sticky.

August Frederking has turned a new, leaf. He has a tutor above him, a tutor beside him, and a tutor below him.

Paul Rohrke, our heavyweight classicist, who tips the scale at about 250, now has a rival in Balloon, who sits next to him in the dining hall.

X .B. Be sure to address Messrs. Struck, Bergfeld, and List with “Mister” in the future. These young men, being highly am­ bitious, have worked hard for this title.

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Another school year is before us. On June 12, we closed our books witli a sigh of relief and a wish never to open those books again. However, September 2, found many of the old students back in the harness and many new ones taking the place of those graduated and gone. Evidently many of us changed our minds since last June and we hope that most of us (or rather all of us) have resolved to do better work and to co-operate more cheerfully in keeping up the Girls’ Room, which has partly been refurnished by donations of churches and Ladies' Aid Societies. Many things are still lacking and the girls would surely appreciate small donations aga in this year to supply these most necessary needs. The room has become one that the girls should feel proud of and try to keep in excellent order, rather than have pillows and paper thrown on the floor, have the table piled up with books and lunches, and the chairs littered with hats and coats.

We girls are all different temperamentally, different in our tastes and opinions and choice of friends, and yet we have always been congenial and friendly and intimate with one another. Let us try to work together, therefore, in cheerful harmony and in the least possible friction in all of our enterprises this year. * Of those girls who left us last June: Frieda Zeisler is still on her vacation.

Margaret Ott is taking a post-graduate course at the Wiscon­ sin U. Loretta Zorn is attending： the Doctor Martin Luther College, New Ulm. Frances Ebert is teaching school.

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Margaret Shinnick is attending the Lewiston Normal at Lew­ iston, Idaho.

Mary Moriarity is attending the Whitewater Normal, where she is specializing in commercial work.

Vioia Bentert is working for the Bell Telephone Co. in Watertown.

Edna Worden is working at Schuster's in Milwaukee.

Elizabeth Petig is attending the Jefferson High School.

Pearl Wing is working in Milwaukee.

Elvira Jaeger is at home. 氺

The co-eds have come to a new source of amusement it seems.

Not long ago Esther Mittag and Gerda Rueschel spent an afternoon fishing suckers in Rock River. Gerda said she caught six.

Since then several other co-eds have planned a similar stunt. What their catch will be is quite the problem! .

Sevie Gamm entertained the Quarta bunch one afternoon and evening. The afternoon was spent in studying and the evening in games and music. Every one reported an excellent time and said that the tooth picks were served free.

Nina Pautsch spent Thursday afternoon and evening in Mil­ waukee.

Waldemar, Louise, and Mrs. G. Thurow spent the week-end with Gertrude, who has enrolled with the Freshman class.

Irene: Did vou hear the scandal?

Mully: NO." Irene: Then there isn’t any.

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KEINE FAULEN WITZE!”

—Prof: Can you give me an example out of history of a hen­ pecked husband ?

No response.

Prof.: One that was greeted with a pail of water when he came home late at night.

Bubbles, Jr.: Jiggs!!

—Prof.: Wie heisst der Plural von “Ein Mann ?

Sextaner: Zvvei Maenner.

—Knuth wants to know: How is “Walter von der Vogel'veide” called in English, Walter of the Bird-pasture?

So Taking A lady with a camera Once met a bull—ah me!

She did not take his picture, but Instead, she took a tree. 一C.

A Successful Bluff Prof: Er—Anyone there?

Burglar: No. Prof: Strange! I could have sworn I heard some one.

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FWMtxtk —Dr. Mysogynist has come forward with another of his pro­ found reflections. Here it is: A man may have a false eye and still be able to see the truth unerringly. Many a chap with false teeth is a good eater, even a man without a leg can be an obstinate kicker, but you want to look out for the fellow with the false tongue and an imitation smile.

—Prof: Uebersetzen sie von “Kammore” ab.

Lemke: ‘0 Ungluecklicher,—weiter kam er niclit.”

—“I believe in post-mortems, it is awful not to know what you have died of!”

—Simplicissimus.

-^-Old Gentleman: How you do stutter, my poor lad. Did you j ever go to a school for stammerers ?

Poor Lad—proudly: “N-n-o, sir. I dud-clud-do this n-n-naturally!

— Success.

—James, have you whispered today without permission?”

“Only wunst.” uRoy, should James have said ‘wunst’？” “No’m, he should have said ‘twict’.’’ 一Knuth (reading): “So Klopstock, wenn er singt—’’ Knuth hesitates.

Prof: Na, singen sie doch!

—Zinke (translating “non, ut eclam,” etc.) : zu leben, sondern ich lebe, um zu essen.

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—Prof, (to graduating class in college): Young men, there is one question I should like to ask, and that is, what books helped you most in your struggle for an education ?

Young Scadds: J5ad’s check-book has helped me about as much as any of ’em so far.

—Schlavensky is putting out another edition of the Norman Conquest, “The Norman Conquest of 1923.”

-—Teddy: Doctor, is it true that the moon shines so intensely in India that people have to wear straw hats at night too so as not to become moon-struck ?

Prof.: Why, the very idea!

—“Cheer up, says the pig, the *wurst, is yet to come.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS LITERARY 127 October—Poem Causes of Negro Migration—Part II 127 ...133 Methuselah .

Historical Development of the Clock 135 137 Jacob’s Dream—Poem EDITORIALS A “Good Line” to be Taken at Face Value_______ __ ____ ____ 139 Good Sportsmanship__________ 140 "Come on Alumni” ............... ....... 140

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THE BLACK AND RED

Volume XXVIII.

Watertown, Wis., October, 1924

Number 5

OCTOBER When the gay lights of autumn are golden and red, And the sun rises late and goes early to bed, When the blackbirds wheel southward and swoop o’er the corn.

When the blue mists of autumn blur the hill-tops at morn, When the wind has a touch of the winter to come.

My heart feels a lunging for the lamplights of home.

In the grateful dusk of the late afternoon.

In the calm, golden shower of the late harvest moon, In the great starlit glory of cold, silent night.

When the poplar-leaves quiver with silver delight, In the smell of the earth of freshly turned loam, My heart feels the call of the prairie ancl home.

—M. F. THE CAUSES OF NEGRO MIGRATION Walter H. Beck, ^9.

PART II. • The failure of the majority of the white people of the South to consider the rights and needs of the Negro from a logical ancl unbiased point of view, and the prejudices and innate aversions to anything ancl all that is “black,”一these form the underlying causes of dissatisfaction and unrest within the race, so that thou­ sands each clay resolve to leave for other parts in quest of a change —127—

of conditions and of greater opportunities for advancement. The time has passed for the Negro to obsequiously put up with the contempt and hauteur of those whose burdens he is expected to bear and whose taxes lie must pay, receiving in return but a pittance given out of necessity rather than justice.

Race pride is growing, and racial consciousness is manifesting itself in many ways. There is an increasing interest in race liter­ ature, more faith in Negro leadership, a demand for patronage of Negro business, a boycotting of white firms which do not treat Negroes with courtesy. “The Negro is struggling for manhood rights, for political, economic, and social freedom, for all that de­ mocracy means to the most favored................... He is not de­ manding anything that belongs to another; but he is demanding rights that are his, to acquire the identical things that other Amer­ icans enjoy. And he is specific in his demands. He asks for equal opportunity to compete with every other American for the identi­ cal fruits and blessings achieved by any other American under the American form of government. The Negro asks no gifts, but an equal opportunity to acquire any and everything other men acquire through honest toil and sacrifice.”

Negroes are organizing to better achieve their aims and de­ sires and participating more and more in politics, not so much for office holding as to secure the benefits such participation must bring, as sufficient and better schools, paved streets, well-lighted, clean streets, water and sewer facilities, and most important of all. protection under the law. The demand for equal suffrage is com­ ing from every quarter; and since the various states are unwilling to revoke their suffrage amendments, tax, propertty, and educational tests, many prefer to establish a home where such laws are not in existence.

The Negro has lost faith in the fairness of the white race.

Like the Indian, he at first placed implicit trust in men of the white ra.ce and in no wise disputed his superior capabilities and accom­ plishments ;but there is no law, at least according to American ideals, to justify superior rights and privileges; and this fallacious idea on the part of the white race in general is bringing- it more and more in serious conflict with peoples of other races and color, so that many today view with alarm the “rising tide of color against white supremacy.” This trust, however, was ill rewarded; th.e Negro, as also the Indian, has been brow-beaten and defrauded without mercy, his rights trampled upon, his pleas unheeded, his just complaints ridiculed and scorned; he did not receive what he expected in wages, in living- conditions, in educational and recrea­ tional facilities,—a just proportion of civic considerations and mu­ nicipal advantages.

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there where he may expect the same things that others enjoy; and no one dare dispute his right to do so. He can not be expected to love sucli as ignore his rights; and he can not be happy and contented to live among such as seek to live in comfort and ease at his expense. He wants sufficient and better schools for his children. but is not given them; he wants playgrounds and parks, but must supply them himself, even though he is taxed to supply and maintain them for others not of his race. The largest city in the South, with a Negro population of over one hunclred thousand, has not a single park for these citizens; only recently through their own efforts and money, have the Negroes received a few small play­ grounds.

The question of education is the greatest and most important affecting the race. The schools in the cities, especially in the larg­ er communities, arc wholly inadequate, both as to size and equip­ ment. The number of children of school age is again as large, as a rule, as the seating capacity of all the schools; all classes are overcrowded, and many run on a half-time basis. The buildings arc neglected; and when new structures are erected, it often happens that they are turned over to white children and older schools given to the Negroes in their place, a most disgraceful practice.

Xcgro teachers are not paid as much as white teachers, while their classes arc alw.nys much larger. The proportion of public money spent for the education of while children is from five to eight times more than that spent for Negroes.

Bad as these conditions in the cities are, they are still worse in the rural districts : the great difference in schools for white and colored is so marked as to be unbelievable; number, size, equip­ ment, length of term, all are in violent contrast with each other.

Were it not for much Northern capital, especially the large Rosen'vald and Slater funds, which support and aid nearly two^thousand rural schools, it is to be feared that in many communities little would be done for the education of the colored youth. And since it is education which the Negroes desire above all else, it is the lack of it, or rather the lack of sufficient opportunities, which causes the many movements to other States affording better and greater opportunities.

Working1 conditions, in the South, are unfavorable at best, ancl especially so as they affect the Negroes. Many trades are vir­ tually altogether followed by Negroes, and common labor is of course open to all. A Negro may be as proficient in his trade of course open to all. A Negro may be as proficient in his trade or occupation as any white person; seldom, however, \yill his wages be on an equal scale, though he work side by side with the other.

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any circumstances. The Negro maid, working long hours each day, receives but little for her day's work, altogether out of pro­ portion to her services. And in the rural sections conditions aro decidedly worse. The method of farm rentals and the extremely low wage scale have established a peonage system throughout the South which holds the Negroes in abject submission and poverty and erect a barrier to every effort to elevate the race from with­ in as well as from without. It is obvious that such treatment of Southern labor must ultimately work to the ruin of all industry and to creation of the many problems and troubles with which the South feels itself burdened. Despite the common opinion, the Negro “problem” is not due to the Negro, but due to the unfair treatment, the neglect and oppression on the part of those who have assumed the rule over him.

This neglect is connected with every department of the muni­ cipal and State government. Police protection for the Negroes is of the poorest; and in the majority of crimes suspicion is thrown on Negroes without valid reason. Health supervision is practically unheard of; Negro probation and truancy officers are, as a rule, not provided, and efforts to bring- about a change to the better are met with cold indifference and often with ridicule by those in authority. The daily Vital Statistics report of the Health Depart-, ment never contains the record of marriages, births，and deaths among Negroes; and little effort is made to get such records. To make a summary of the whole situation : the Negroes are all right m their place; they are to be taxed and tolerated, kept within the bounds of the law, but otherwise left to shift for themselves.

It is obvious that such treatment must not only retard the progress of the Negro race, but likewise be detrimental to the wel­ fare of those among whom they live. There are many men and women in the South who realize this and are working to improve conditions among the Negroes by getting for them equal municipal advantages. There is much prejudice to be overcome; so much, in fact, that a prominent city official sincerely interested 'in the welfare of the Negroes made a statement to the effect that he and others of like mind would within the next ten years be obliged to engage in a bitter struggle with the mass of people and officials to have the right thing done by the Negroes. Equal or just pro­ visions between Negroes and whites is the only solution to the problem. The city of Winston-Salem, in adopting such a program under its mayor Mr. J. G. Hanes, has effectively proved its sensi­ bility and advantages.

Governor Whitfield, in his inaugural address, likewise spoke of the Negroes in a sensible way when he said that “there is a defi­ nite relation between their happiness and prosperity and that of the state as a whole. . . . If we would hold these laborers in 一 130—

onlt the South we must compete with the Northern employer on his own terms. We must improve working conditions, look after the Negroes’ health, foster manual training and modern agricultural methods, and see to it that the less-favored black man shall get a square deal in his business relations and in the courts. Our own self-interest prompts it; humanitarian considerations demand it; our Christian duty as a more favored people enjoins it.”

At a conference of editors of leading Southern papers a state­ ment was made on race relations anl personally signed by more than fifty of the members. This statement bears much food for thought and is worthy of reproduction in full, reading as follows: “In the attainment and maintenance of improved inter-racial relations in our Southern States, we believe that a policy of cooperation between the more thoughtful of both races is funda­ ’ mental, this being the antithesis of antagonism and polemic dis­ cussion.

“Mutual helpfulness between whites and blacks should be en­ couraged ;the better element of both races striving by precept and example to impress the interdependence of peoples living side by side, yet apart.

“The Negroes of the South are largely dependent upon the white press for current news of the day. It would be well if great­ er effort was made to publish news of a character which is credit-1 able to the Negro, showing his development as a people along de­ sirable lines. This would stimulate him to try to attain to a higher standard of living. . u\Ve do not believe that education suited to the needs of the individual of any race is harmful. It is a generally accepted fact that m both races, if the entire mass were educated, industrial problems would adjust themselves automatically and the less fit of either race would find the work and place for which he was best equipped. It has been authoritatively stated that the Negro de­ mand would absorb all teachers, preachers, physicians and lawyers the schools may turn out.

“The influence of the thoughtful men of both races should be invoked in the effort to establish and assure equality before the law for Negro defendants in all criminal trials.

“Abatement of mob rule and its crimes is an aim to which all good citizens should pledge their support.

“In the harmonious co-operation of the thoughtful and exemplary men and women of both races lies the prospect of larger understanding and better interracial relations.”

The migration of Negroes to Northern cities is bringing to each of them a problem of its own; it will be no “problem” if these cities look after the welfare of their Negro citizens and provide for their education and protection with the same conscientiousness —131—

and due regard and consideration as is accorded all others. It is not asking too much, but only that which must necessarily be; else the problems of the North will be the same as those of the South; the Negro is the same whether he lives in the South or in the North, as also holds true of every race; his progress, his 'vellljeing. his assimilation will all depend upon the opportunities he receives. The North can not achieve any good by pushing the Negroes aside and treating them with the least possible consider­ ation. With restricted immigration the Negroes will become an important factor in Northern industries, if not a boon to them, although some hold the opinion that industrial conditions will be complicated by any great influx of Negro workers, giving rise to labor troubles fully as embarrassing as having a labor shortage.

There will, however, be neither friction nor trouble if the right viewpoint is impressed upon all people: That the Negroes are American citizens and as such must be allowed to glean in a fair ous acknowledgment of their achievements, mutual helpfulness be­ tween the races, clue consideration of their needs in education, in living conditions, in police and fire protection, in sanitation and health work, in work and recreation, all will follow when sensible and liberal sentiment is inculcated in the hearts and minds of those among whom the Negroes work and live. An old colored preacher effectively expressed this desire in a crude fashion when he opened a service with the following prayer: 0-God of all races, will you please, Sir, come in an’ take cha rge of de min’s of all dese yere white people an’ fix clem so dat (ley’ll know an’ iinderstan' dat all of us colored folks is not lazy, dirty, dishoiies’，an’ no ’count, an’ help (lem. Lord, to cee dat most of us is prayin', 'vorkin’，an’ strivin’ to get some land, some houses, an’ some ed'eation lor ourselves an' our chillun. an* get true ’ligion: an’ dat most eve'y Negro is doin’ his lebel l)es’ to make frien’s an’ get along wid de white folks. Help dese yere white folks, O Lord, to understan, dis thing. Lord, while you is takin’ charge of de min's of dese white people, don’ pass l)y cle colored folks, for dev is not per fee*—dey needs you as much as de white folks does. Open (le Negroe’s |)lin’ eyes dat he may see dat all of de white folks is not mean an' dishones’ an’ prejudice' ag'insl de colored folks, dat dere is hones’, hard'vorkin’，jus’, and God-fearin’ white folks in (lis yere community who is tryin’（le l)es’ dey know how, wid de circumstances ag'inst dem, to he fair in dere dealing wid de col­ ored folks, an，help deni to be ’spectable men an， women, Help us, Lord, black an' white, to umlerstan’ each other more eve’y day.”

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METHUSELAH uMolly, if that old white rooster struts into my strawberry-bed once more today with his flock, he’s going to see chicken-heaven before night, and I don’t care if he has a pedigree that started with the Mayflower,” growled Tom Corey to his wife, as he latched the gate to his new chicken-fence behind his wife’s pet rooster. “When­ ever I think I’ve got him fixed so that I won’t have to worry about him for awhile, he’s into some more mischief—just like your brother Jake, Old Methuselah is just the same kind of good-for-noth­ ing. He's always crowing the loudest, and he’s got the same inde­ pendent strut—as if he were boss of the whole ranch. To look at Jake, you’d think he was drawing a hundred dollars a week instead of him coming around every couple of months begging me to give him a little, so that he can get his gas and light bills paid. I’m just about sick of it. If he’d ever pick himself up and make some­ thing of himself with what I give him. But all he ever does is to loaf around and gamble it all away in a night. And still those sisters of yours dress as if they might be the mayor’s and the Con­ gregational minister’s wife instead of two of the worst old-maid gossips in town.”

“Toni,” interrupted his wife quietly, “that’s just about enough now. Haven’t we quarreled enough about my relatives these twen­ ty-seven years? WcVe always dropped the subject for the sake of the children; but now that even Hazel is married, I don’t see any reason for putting up with your insults any longer. If you are still bound to bring up that subject, I am going to go to Jane and Maggie’s; they are perfectly good enough for me, even if you may not like their company.” Tom was not a little worried about the tone in which his wife, usually submissive, expressed her de­ cision.

One day, on which Methuselah had again shown his remark­ able resemblance to brother Jake, Tom, after stopping at a florist’s on the way to buy a peace-offering for Molly, hurried home for supper. “Molly,” he called as he ran lightly up the front steps, “mend this hole in my coat before I go back to town at seven, will you? I tore it on that bloomin’ egg-case this noon.” No answer.

The house was quiet. The clock struck six. He went on into the kitchen. The cupboards were all in a spinster’s perfect order; the stove was cold. The rays of the setting sun slanted in through the window on a note lying on the kitchen table. Outside the window Methuselah was contentedly weeding1 the pansy-bed. Tom grasped the situation at once. “Well, so she did fly the coop.” After a contemplative pause: “Might as well let her go; she’ll be back soon enough if she has to live with Jane and Maggie very long and if she knows that the hens and Methuselah are starving. She knows I won’t feed ’ cm. I’ve got many a meal myself, and I guess —133—

J can sew up that hole in my coat too. That's no trick. We’ll show her that we can do without her too for a while.”

“Shoot it.” lie grumbled a while later, “ho'v did Molly ever get rips mended so that they didn't show. I don't see how she ever had the patience to do it. Here I’ve wasted half an hour on it, and any old blind owl could see that it is darned.”

Still mumbling lie set about preparing supper. He finally concluded that coffe and fried eggs would be the easiest to pre:… pare.

Finding no bread in the pantry, he decided on bakingpowder biscuits. “Oil, this is easy/* as he shoved the pan of biscuits into the oven. Why there’s nothing to getting a meal.”

A while later, “Aren’t those biscuits ever going to be done?

They don’t look any different than they did when 1 put them in twenty minutes ago. Molly’s never stayed like that. I guess I’ll turn up the gas a little." After ten minutes he came in to look at them again. 4'Why, they aren't any bigger yet, what ails the dumb things? Molly's never got that brown/' He picked up the panful to take them out. The next minute with instinctive alertness the sage Methuselah discerned a great clatter in the kitchen, followed by a volley of unintelligible language. Had he looked in, lie would have seen the last biscuit rolling under the sink, and Tom blowing on his burnt hand.

Tom finally sat clown dejectedly to his bachelor meal, with Ins peace-offering of white roses mocking at him across the table.

He sipped his coffee. “What’s wrong with that?” as lie set the cup down abruptly. "That milk was sour. Well, the eggs will taste good anyhow, I put a whole lot of pepper on them, the way I like them,” he remarked to the unresponsive roses. He began eating them with a relish. *'\Vhat the dickens!" and he stopped.

“That ain’t pepper, that's—why that's—cinnamon ! Hang it, why do they have to put all that stuff up in the same kind of boxes. And those biscuits, looking ruefully at the plate of burnt hardtack. “I didn’t think it would make SO much difference that I couldn’t find any baking-powder. Ami it’s only fit for the chickens no'v,” giv­ ing the plate a shove as he got up from the table. “But I vowed I wouldn’t feed them if she left. I do kind o’ hate to see Methu­ selah starve though.”

Later in the evening he came home from town. “I wonder if Molly's home,” he thought as he came up the walk. But only the faint perfume of white roses greeted him as he entered. He filially settled himself comfortably to read his paper. Out in the barn hungry Methuselah sent out his plea for justice. A faint burn)， odor still hung in the air. Tom restlessly threw down his paper.

He gazed from the vacant low rocker opposite his big morris chair to the roses, then at his burnt hand. Methuselah crowed again.

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the coop a moment, he picked up his cap and slowly started down the village street towards Jane and Maggie's.

Some distance ahead a familiar figure was slowly approaching.

Tom’s heart gave a thump; he hurried forward.

Molly !M “Tom—did you feed Methuselah ?M uXo, let’s go and feed him no'v.”

They returned together. Some time later there were three contented souls in Tom Corey’s chicken-yard—Tom, Molly, and Methuselah.

I. V. B., ’27.

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THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CLOCK C. L”，26.

From the very earliest time man naturally desired to have some means of recording the passage of time, and our modern clock, instead of being a single invention, is really the result of a more or less gradual development of ideas.

Probably the oldest method of telling time is to observe the position of the sun in the heavens as the people of Liberia still do today. The oldest known device for measuring time is the sun dial. It is mentioned in Isaiah 38, 8, where God speaks to King Hezekiah through Isaiah **Behold, I will bring again the shadow of the degrees, which is gone down in the sun-dial of Aliaz, ten degrees backward.” The date of this sun-dial is about 700 B. C. It consisted of a hollow bo'vl whose rim was perfectly horizontal, In the center of this bo'vl was the gnomon or pointer, the shadow of which fell on the divisions of the rim. In the usual form, the sun-dial consists of two parts—the stile or gnomon and the dial plane. The dial plane is a flat njctal plate on which the hours are marked. In the center of this plate is the gnomon, a, flat piece of metal which is parallel to the earth's axis and is pointing north.

In England sun-dials are still in use, especially on old buildings, such as the Dryburgh Abbey in Scotland. .The hourglass is another ancient instrument for measuring time. It consists of two glass bulbs united by a narrow neck. One of these glass bulbs is nearly filled with dry sand, fine enough to run through the opening in the neck, and the quantity of sand is just as much as can run through the orifice during a given amount of time. During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries the hour­ glass was used in churches to regulate the length of sermons. .

Hourglasses are still used to fix the proper amount of time for boillnS eggs or to time the running of the logline on boats.

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consumed indicating the hour. A variation of this method is re­ latcd in Sheffel’s Ekkehard: A series of threads were run through a candle. From these threads small iron balls were suspended which dropped into a container and announced the hour when the candle burned through the threads.

Another widely used instrument was the waterclock or clepsy­ dra (from the Greek klepto-I steal, and hydor-water). When the clepsydra was invented is uncertain, but the Assyrians are said to have had clepsydrae as early as 600 B. C. In the simpler form the water flows from one vessel to another. This form was used in the Athenian courts, where a speaker was allowed only a certain quan­ tity of water for his speech, according to the importance of the case. In the more complicated form the water was allowed to flow at a uniform rate into a receptacle, on which was marked the scale of hours. Both forms were introduced in Rome about 159 B. C. Clepsydrae were used extensively in Roman camps for the purpose of measuring accurately the four watches into which the night was divided. The Romans also, like the Greeks, had the cus­ tom of using clepsydrae as a check upon speakers.

Various improvements were made on the clepsydra. Vitruvius describes to us a very ingenious one, the invention of the celebrated Alexandrian mathematician Ctesibius. The water flowing from a container was made to turn wheels. The regular movement of these wheels was imparted to a statue, which rising gradually, pointed to a pillar on which the hours were marked.

The next step was the construction of a time indicator whose hands were moved by the action of falling1 weights instead of falling water. When this step was taken and the first true clock con­ structed is not known. The Chinese are said to have had clocks as early as 2000 years before the Christian era. As Dante mentions clocks several times, clocks must have been known in Italy as early as the thirteenth century. In the fourteenth century Gernians produced clocks and improved them, and it is probable that the perfection of the modern clocks is in part due to the efforts of these German scientists. The monks in the fourteenth century also played an important part in the development of clocks, because their religious observance demanded careful adherence to time schedule.

In 1379 a German named Henry De Vick built a clock (or a'arl.es V. of France. Although this clock was very primitive, principles were employed in it which are the basis of the most modern timekeepers. It is probably that during the next 300 years all clocks were constructed upon the plan of De Vick’s clock. In 1657 Huyghens substituted the pendulum for the balance in clocks.

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serve the same purpose. The balance wheel was invented to take the place of the pendulum. Through these and a few other improvements the timekeepers of today have been brought to such a degree of perfection that there seems to be hardly any room for improvements.

JACOB’S DREAM TIk* blessed of the Lord went out from home.

1'or, fearful of her elder issue’s wrath.

Whose birthright and whose blessing Jacob took, 11 is niothcr, who had planned this great deception.

Said unto Jacol), “Get thee up and go Into the land wherein my brother dwells: For if tlion tarry here yet very long, Tliy brother Esau certainly will slay thee.”

The nioht was swift and with a steady wing It came upon the exile ere he reached 11 a ran, the land his Uncle Laban held.

The rocks his pillow were. the earth his bed.

And thus he laid him clown to sleep in peace.

A ladder with extent above the clouds,— Vca e’en to Heaven did the steps ascend.

In a clear and lumined dream to him appeared.

Hereon the angels of the mighty Lord Ascended and descended in file unbroken, As though from God to earth a message bringing.

Upon the top of this acclivity Stood God, whose face the whole with light lit up; And Jacob from on high he thus addressed: “The Lord and God am I of Abraham, Thy father: and the God of Isaac I. The land whereon thou liest shall be thine, For I will give it thee and to thy seed.

Infinite shall l)e thy progeny.

And spread to east and west and north and south; In thee and in thy seed the earth is blest.

Forsake thee will I not; and to this land Shalt thou return; and thee I’ll lead.”

Then Jacob woke and truly did believe; With trembling1 did he fear that God was there.

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And of the stones whereon his head had lain A stony pillar did he straightway form, And pouring oil upon it, called the place Bethel, the house of God. Alfred Maaske, *28.

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A “GOOD LINE” TO BE TAKEN AT FACE VALUE? If you attribute a good line” to anyone in this year of our much-maligned twentieth centur_y，yov statement will be taken up in several ways. At times the object of such a statement will be considered ridicule or abuse, often a cross between ridicule and compliment (a sly dig at your friend’s loquacity), oftener and usu­ ally, however, a direct compliment. It is a “gooil line” that many aspire to as the supreme quality and greatest requirement for success. If one has this great gift, he will assuredly be popular. The conmen will require his presence as an incentive to interesting . . versation; the ladies will flock about His Brilliancy; business will consider him a potent factor. Just now there come into mind two groups of people that are especially given to the development of this prime requisite. The first group，which we mention but cas­ ually, is that of the business men. Salesmen, agents, etc., usually advocate their line of goods with a “good line.” Indeed, their brilliant, but mostly meaningless, flow of talk is an abuse of the ^r€sh, open air that God has given us. Another group that is seeking to acquire the “good line” is that of the young men in high school or college. The aspirant to cleverness seeks to impress, awe, delight, entertain his mates with his brilliant, neverencling conver­ sation, which, in the mind of the conversationalist, informs the —139—

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listeners of his wisdom, his deep knowledge of the world, his keen wit. If we could take these fellows and their line at face value, what a delightfully wise and witty world this would be. But ex­ perience should teach us first to examine what is behind that mix­ ture of jawbreakers and snappy phrases. Close attention will show that the fellow with the “good line” talks very much, but as a rule says very little. The student who answers a simple question with a half minute speech usually is one who is trying to hide his i容norance through his unusual verbosity. This new order of Brilliant Conversationalists should not be encouraged. They are a menace to honest, straightforward conversation.

W. G. F”，25.

CLEAN SPORTSMANSHIP That’s something old, isn’t it? Everyone knows by this time that Northwestern is an ardent lover of clean sports. Why then should we mention it again ? The simple reason is that the students think we have it, but we really are still far from it. That is say­ ing rather much, isn't it? Of course, you students will deny that statement. However, if you are honest about it, you’ll have to ad­ mit it. The fact is. most of the students have a wrong conception of clean sportsmanship. They think it pertains to the team only.

That is where they are wrong. The side-lines have more of a chance to show clean sportsmanship than the team has. The root­ ers should cheer for their team, and much more than the North­ western students do. But there they should stop. Cheering does not mean ridiculing and ‘.razzing’’ the other team. The Ripon team had its rooters, but they did not ridicule our players. But to Northwestern's shame we must say that our rooters did. Whenever a Ripon nlayer was "laid out” many remarks were heard such as.

"He just wants a drink! He wanted his face washed! Give him a hair-cut too!’ and many others. Is that clean sportsmanship?

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COME ON, ALUMNI! From time to time we receive letters from alumni who are dis­ satisfied, because they do not find printed in the Black and Red， especially in the Alumni Notes, what they should like to read there.

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to read are articles or detailed letters telling of the hobbies, the interests, and experiences of the wide-spread alumni. We appre­ ciate this frank criticism, but what are we to do? In the attempt to make the Black and Red an interesting paper for the alumni the alumni must do the greatest share of the work. In the way of articles there has been a very great improvement. We hope the alumni will be inspired by the fine example set in the articles by the Rev. Bemthal and the Rev. Beck. Surely every alumnus must have some tale to tell, some experience worth relating, some knowl­ edge to impart. But the alumni are not doing their bit in supplying the Alumni editor with news. How can one blame him for having a column that has a somewhat stereotyped appearance, when the arrival of a letter from an alumnus has become such a memorable event in his life, that he has half a mind to celebrate by treating himself to a supper ? Come on, alumni, start something!

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Fast alle haben sich zur Eroeffnungsfeier eingestcllt. Achtzelin Veteranen sind am Schluss des letzten Schuljahres aus unseren Reihen getreten. Sic werden in diesem Schuljahre nicht mehr in unserer Mitte weilen. Sie haben einen neuen Lebenspfad angetreten. Doch unsere Reihen sind zuni groessten Teil (lurch die Neueingetretcnen wieder vollzachlig gemacht. Es sind nur dreizehn neue Stundcnten eingetreten. Die Klasse von Watertown zaehlte neun. Dazu kamen 13ierwagen, Kuehl, Schuctze unci Voss.

Fucr clas erste Dritlel des Schuljahres wurden folgende Beamten erwaehlt: Herr Rhoda, Praeses und Herr Zorn, Vizepracses.

Das Amt des Sekretaers und des Schatzmeisters i.st lebenslaenglicli.

Herr Habeck kam eine Woche spaet. Wegen Blutvergiftung an cler Hand war er eine Zeit lang; im Hospital. Die Hand ist jetzt wieder voellig hergestellt.

Herr Voigt bekam am 21. September unerwarteten Besuch von Jackson.

Pastor F. Brandt von Appleton besuchte am 26. September sein en Bruder Arnold.

Der 26. September war ein Unglucckstag fuer die Herren Kr.iuse und Grunwald. Sit batten das Unglueck mit ihrem Coupe in einen “cave-in” zu fahren. Da die Herren nicht Atlaskraefte hatten, die Coupe aus clem “cave-in heben, mussten sie die Feuerwehr zu Hilfe rufen. Die Coupe erlitt keinen Schaclen, aber die Herren werden doch die Stack verklagen. Nervenerschuetterung!

Herr Krenke reiste am 1. Oktober heim, um clem Begraebnis seines Grossvaters in Fremont beizuwohnen. Der Grossvater des Herrn Krenke ist im hohen Alter von vier und neunzig Jahren g€~ storben.

Die Pastoren Zeisler, Dornfeld und Herr Krubsack statteten uns am 1. Oktober einen Besuch ab.

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ten. Fuer den Monat Oktober hat Herr Schroeder die Stelle uebernommen.

Herr Krause soil im Sommer eine lange Reise gemacht haben, uni (lie Xaturwunrler (les noerdliclien Wiskonsin und des Mississippitals 7A\ schen. liuclihaendlcr Marti ist schon in grosser Aufregung, class cla.s Telephon noch in seinem Zimmer ist. Die tagtaeglichen “calls” belaestigen und stoeren ihn in seiner Arl^eit. Das Telephon soil in Zukunft in J lemi Krauses Zimmer versetzt vverden, I)r Kodi bcrichtct, (lass (lie letztc Spur dcr Sclicrfischen Kunst in seinem Zimmer vcrwischt worden ist. Wei ter berichtet er, class ein neucr Radiator in seinem Zimmer eingeseUt wurde. “Wir wollcn Dampf hal)en” wircl wohl diesen Winter nicht erschallen.

Herr Lehmann hat sicli im Laufe (les Sommers ein allgemeines Fuhrwerk, ein Ford, angeschafFt. Mit dieser Ford machten Herr Lelimann und Winter die Reise von Nebraska zum Seminar. Acht hundert Meilen legten sie ohne Unfall zurueck. Als sie fast am Zicl ihrer Reise waren. passierte ein Unglueck. Herr Lehmann tuhr mit seiner Ford in cinen Roadtruck. Was ihn bewegte in den Truck zu fahren. ist nicht mit Bestimmtheit festzustellen. Ob Anzichungskraefte (ler Umgegend seine Aufmerksamkeit zu sich zogen, oder ob cr die Riesenkraft des vierraederigen Rosses am Truck ausprobieren wolltc, wissen wir nicht. So viel ist gewiss: Die Ford wurde an den Vorderraedern sehr beschaedigt, und die Hcrrcn mussten (lie Ford auf (lem Ungluecksplatze zurruecklassen und ganz kaltbluetig, den Weg zum Seminar per pedes machen.

Es ist unter uns (lie Meinung, es soil ja ein jeder, (ler mit clem Herrn Lehmann fahren will, vorher sein Lel)en versichern.

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LAUlHfin —Prof. Karl Koehler, ’03, is at present superintending the build­ ing of the church at Minocqua, where the Rev. Adolph Zeisler, *18. is in charge.

—The Rev. Ernst Schoenicke，’10, and Erna Hoyer have been married and are now dwelling in their manse at Ixonia.

—Tlie German police clogs seem to be popular with the pastors.

The Rev. Erich Falk, '19, has invested in one to drive some of the lonesomeness of Northern Wisconsin away.

—The Rev. Arnold Eickmann, J06, Dakota, Minn., paid his brother, Prof. Paul Eickmann, quite an extended visit in October. 一Prof. E. Heilmann, '05. 110'V professor of Economics at th© University of Minnesota, spent some time in Watertown during" the summer.

Prof. Probst journeyed to Wisconsin Rapids three times to deliver sermons there. 一“Come on, Alumni!” our editor writes. He professes； our . gratitude for all criticisms, but it might be added, that we would • be more grateful, if we should receive the ideas put into practice, the material itself, instead of merely theoretical criticisms. Where should we get our material, if not from the alumni ?

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October with its misty, mild mysterious Indian summer! Sit down under the great oak on the rise by the river. The sting of last night's frost has set the leaves of the lone monarch aflame in the rays of the sinking sun. Down in the hollow the golden pumpkins gleam from between the rows of corn shocks, and out of the river rises the haze to mingle with the spicy aroma of fall-fires.

The fairv waves her wand and the picture changes. From half-cluscd eves we see the corn shocks change to wigwams with the peaceful smoke-curl at the top. From the river silently climbs a fairv train of warriors, liajjpv spirits, dancing with the rustling leaves (»f Autumn, in the air above the wigwams, in the air made smoky Ijv the gleaming campfires. 本

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'*Change and decay in all around I see we sing, and that applies to our college and college life too, at least the changing part.

Many changes have been made in our rules and regulations in the past six years and also many changes in professorships. Now l)r. Paul Peters, our professor in Semitics, is leaving us to accept professorship in Berlin at the Seminary of the Free Church of Saxony. With him K() the best wishes of the students of Northwestern. May the Lord bless and prosper his work!

If .you ever drove into the college park in spring you will be al)le to appreciate the latest improvement on the college grounds.

The drive from Western Avenue past the old college well has been paved with cement till the refectory. To show what part the stu­ dents took in the work it might be best to quote an observer. aHuliian nature surely is strange. There the entire Sophomore and Junior classes can stand and watch one man laboriously swing a pick.” It is probably good that the distracting influence was with us no longer, otherwise some of the students mi^ht have thrown their books into the corner and “swung a pick” themselves. * * * and settled We had n.o sooner returned to Watertown this Fall ... down, when Zion congregation of Cambria, Wisconsin, invited our chorus to sing on the occasion of an organ recital in their recently dedicated house of worship. On Saturday, October 11, the congre­ gation members got us from Watertown. The recital was held in the evening1. Professor Bergmann of Concordia ^College of Milwau­ kee plaving the organ while the chorus gave it variety by a few 一145—

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After our several dinners had settled we were ajrain brought back to Watertown.

From first hand evidence we know that the accommodations were excellent, and if the people of Zion congregation are as well satisfied with our part of the undertaking as we are with theirs, then the satisfaction is mutual and complete. 氺 * La Follette Wins!

These are the results of a presidential straw-vote taken among Tertianers and collegiates in the dormitory: La Follette—S2.

Coolidge—11.

Davis—2.

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Class rushes, football news, Freshmen ethics, and various other problems incident to the opening school year are the chief topics considered in the September exchanges.

To begin, the Carroll Echo answers the question “Why Go to College” to the satisfaction of everyone. In every school there ♦ are two distinct classes of students; a few who are earnest in their purpose, and many who lean toward the path of least resistance in the train of fad and fashion and look for easy-going times. In the interest of the latter it is considered negligence that school benches are not upholstered, whereas the former go to school "as workers to prepare themselves for their own peculiar life occupation.”

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anZt observe the honor system as “an unequalled institution if every single student lives up to it,” for, among other reasons, “the stu­ dent's honor means more than the highest mark a professor can give.” At Northwestern the honor system is not in vogue as a formal systematized institution, but honesty is required of every student in the spirit of Christian reverence and duty.

The Carroll Echo editor again takes up his pen and dissem­ inates censure in “《Freslimen Childishness” in reference to a prac­ tice of besmirching the campus appearance in unbecoming ways.

How often is property about the dormitory found intentionally misused; and why stop with the Freshmen? It is true, “when they (Freshmen) come to college, they are supposed to have acquired a certain sense of propriety.”

And so it continues. The Gustavian Weekly wants it under­ stood in “Why Bleachers” that sideline hounds are disloyal unde­ sirables ;the Waldorf Lobbyist reminds the upperclassmen of their first days of homesickness at college and bids them be more considerate of the newcomers “than the upper classmen were in their prep days.” Milton College Review reports the institution of a requisite course in “（College Fundamentals,“wherein expense ac­ counts, concentration in study, and college associations” are to be discussed in lectures;—and so on.

Among the exchanges these publications comprise a distinct group as weekly and biweekly issues that are drawn up on the newspaper order. Every number is rightly crowded with school news; campus atmosphere and student life are the permeant mes­ sages they convey, as is evident from the few excerpts pointed out above. The articles are well written, the material is wisely ar­ ranged, but still, as a school paper, the newspaper exchange ap_ pears shallow over against the publication that realizes the value of essays, short stories, poems, and other articles added to the cur­ rent news columns. It is this difference that adds distinction and quality to the latter. There are, however, two or three exchanges of this type that largely feature student writing and as such are the more complete paper.

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Beloit 28—Northwestern 6 On Sept. 27，Northwestern opened its football season against Beloit with a defeat. A defeat, but still a victory, for North­ western's old spirit is slowly coming back. Immediately after the classes were dismissed several cars filled with rooters left for Be­ loit to cheer for their team. And after the game every one felt that our college had gained something.

Our line easily held its own against the Beloit line. It was a wall that could not be moved, whereas Beloit's line was often brok­ en and the Beloit backs were thrown for losses. Our inexperienced !)ack line, however, lacked the necessary punch to advance the ball into scoring territory.

Right at the beginning Beloit made two snappy touchdowns through forward passes and line plunges. But after tliat they made no more gams. ' At the beginning of the second quarter Beloit again came near the goal after a completed pass. For two downs they tried to break our line, but could not. Then after an incompleted pass they took their last resort to a drop kick, which also failed. Then plays went fast. Northwestern punted. Beloit made no gains, was penal­ ized five yards, and then tried a pass which Voecks intercepted and carried over the goal for our touchdown.

After the next kick-off there was a tussling back and forth.

Finally Northwestern had the ball on the 20-yard line. Then we were penalized 10 yards. A blocked punt followed ancl Beloit had the ball with but 20 yards to go. On a run around right end they gained 8 yards ancl 5 more through a pass. A run around left end added a few more yards, but immediately we threw them for a —148—

loss of 8 yards. Then they tried passes and carried the ball over for their third touchdown, 21-6.

During the third quarter the teams fought on even terms. But immediately in the fourth quarter Beloit made its last touchdown after Northwestern had fumbled near its goal. Then followed an­ other bucking back and forth until the whistle blew ending the game in Beloit’s favor, 28-6.

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Line up: Northwestern一 P. Bretzmann K. Melzer Niemann (Capt.)

Bittorf K. Bretzmann Kuske Haramen Roloff Voecks H. Kauber Siecker-A. Kauber

R. R. R. L. L. L.

Beloit— Rossebo Olson McGau Rowbothau Kuick Barnes Butler Dawson O’Brien Nelson Vondrashek

Hucgel; umpire: Rich; head linesman: Wen (Hand.

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Ripon 13一Northwestern 0 On the 4th of October Ripon defeated Northwestern, but found that they had to fight harder for victory than they did in previous years. Throughout the first half the -teams were evenly matched, the ball traveling from one end of the field to the other until the last three minutes when Ripon gained 20 yards on a fake left end run and went for a touchdown after a perfect pass. North­ western kicked off once more, but soon the whistle blew for the half, leaving the score at 7-0.

The second half was again a hard tussle for both sides. Ripon scored one more touchdown. Northwestern’s team was handicapped right at the beginning when Roloff’s injured shoulder gave way.

Roehl took his place at quarter for a few minutes. Then A. Kau­ ber went in and ably filled the place. Once Ripon tried a dropkick, but failed. After an exchange of punts in. the last quarter, Ripon completed a long pass and on four downs pushed the ball • over for the second touchdown. Kauber received a pass, from Voecks and carried the ball to the six-yard line, but an incompleted pass over the line gave the ball to Ripon on the 20-yard line. ‘A minute later the final whistle blew.

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Line up: Ripon— Northwestern一 Glemice R. E P. Bretzmann Rasmas R. T K. Melzer R. G Lavallie Niemann (Capt.)

Rose C. Bittorf Gauthier L. G K. Bretzmann Staun L. T Kuske Christofferson L. E Rosenhauer Murray Roloff Q. Al. Olson L. H Voecks F. Olson F. B H. Kauber Ure R. I-I Franzmann _ Referee: Binliammer; umpire: Kenyon ; head linesman : Hillmer.

1 Due to an accident which our Conqueror hacl during the va­ cation while playing with ammunition he is now staying awa)’ from powder.

“Zip” Hess, who went home for his parents’ silver wedding anniversary turned out to be the silver-tongued orator for the even* ing.

Johnny Mittlestaedt, who suffered an attack from the chicken pox is also back again.

On September 27th Wilbert Frank and “Wiffle” journeyed to Jackson in Engel’s Ford. On the way back they had one puncture、 no gas, and no light.

“Tuffy” Werner is developing into quite a football hero. He always receives violent support from the side lines.

Braun finds it rather hard to conform with small steps since that unlucky bump on the football field.

And Kuball's smiling countenance has also made its appear­ ance among us again.

I have a correction to make regarding the remark about Mr. “Fat” Rollrke in the last month’s column. His exact weight is 266^ lbs.

“Tul)l\v” Xicinan, Sen. I lillcman, Sellc, Dahms, and Thatcher made a trip to the Wisconsin Dells in the Senatorial Ford. Ro­ land and Tubby jumped ;i g«np of 6 feet to Stand Rock. .

Four Milwaukeeans visited Gerhard Schmeling Saturday the 27th. They camped outside over night and found themselves drink­ ing' rain water Sunday morning.

Our Vesuvius cl ill) sticks still have a 1000%.” They have won two decisive victories against Sexta and the combined fourth and fifth teams.

Lousiana did a little dental work this summer. He pulled all the teeth of a nine-foot alligator.

Zimmerman and Company have taken up painting as a hobby.

Pat Falk wants lo know: What does K-S-A-W-S mean ?

Our friend Eberhard now uses a nose guard. lie claims that lie hurt his nose in football.

Zilz believes in making it worth while when he goes to a wed­ ding. He takes off a half-week for each.

Art Hillman went to Fort Atkinson a few weeks ago “on business.

Senator Hilleman has invested his few Shekels, which he has made by selling apples, in a ForcL A few days afterward he had opportunity to try it out by going to the Beloit game. His magnaiiimity prompted him to take along a few classmates—Mr. Wahl, a Hebrew student, and Mr. Kionka, our lover of French heroines.

After ambling along for about three hours, changing tires, etc., arrived at Beloit. The chauffeur stopped at a garage to have his car looked after, while the two other gentlemen took in the city 'ith outskirts and after walking about two hours, they finally ar­ rived at the game. But how about the Senator ? He, in ecstacies and full of joy over the football game which he was to see, straight—151—

妙 JleU J ly walked across the street, paid a hard-earned half dollar for a seat without cushions and sat clown to a baseball game between the Be­ loit Fairies and the Nash Motors, As our speaker drove those fifty miles not to see a baseball game but a football game, he left the park in disgust and came to the football game just in time to- hear the whistle which began the final quarter. There he renewed ac­ quaintance with an old friend of his, our Verbalisms Binoculars, and to his surprise found nobody else behind these binoculars but our philosopher Mr. Zimmerman. After the game our three gentlemen tried to outwit old man Pluvius, but all in vain. After they had driven in Illinois about twelve miles, they sought more welcome territory. They are now again attending classes with us.

Ain't it a grand an’ glorious feelin’ when HE thinks you have a steady from out o’ town and eventually, after a vacation of three months, HE finds out that you never had one at all?

Margaret Mayer entertained the Freshie girls at a dinner party.

Miss Irene Bolte and Marie Nommensen spent a week-end at> Columbus.

Miss N. Pautsch spent a week-end with relatives at Wanpun.

One special delivery isn’t really very bad but when Sophomore girls boast of two and three—the matter must be looked into. If \ve only could get a glimpse of the post mark ! Nicht wahr ? \Ve are sorry to write that the girls who planned to have a fishing party have been unable to have it on account of their other mat iy important • engagements.

Gretchen Ott, before leaving for Madison, was agreeably sur­ prised by a few of her former class-mates.

Ella Helmke and Irma Reus^liel spent Sunday with Gerda Reuschel and Leona Riedelhach.

7:15 A. M. # Di— —Ike, you know a secret?

Ike—Well? .

I-)i一Let’s get up!

Ike—I know a better one!

Di—Well?

Ike—Let’s stay here.

Gertrude Thu row spent a week-end at Sun Prairie.

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On the first Monday in October the co-eds held their annual election. Irene Bolte was elected President; Gertrude Thurow, vice-president; Gertrude Thurow, secretary and treasurer for the coming year. Several questions were brought up before the new officers concerning the order in the Girls’ Room. Fifty-nine co-eds now occupy the room, so that parking space has become very lim­ ited. Let us all unite and try to make this year the most succcssful of all.

Edna Worden visited school one Saturday this month.

The walrus swam amid the surf With conscious, taughty pride— He was a shiek, because he had Two flappers on each side.

—M, L. 一“What three things are necessary for the representation of vector quantity?” ，27: Magnitude, direction, and— —a little common sense.

Sure Sign 一'*How do you know Chaucer dictated to a stenographer ?,J Krazy: “Just; look at the spelling.”

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The Brute!

Irate lady (to neighbor in subway): broken my hatpin!

Sir, your glass eye has 一Harvard Lampoon.

一Bobbing it saves time? long to dress.

Rats!

It takes a bald man just as

Too Low For Her He: What do you say to a tramp in the park?

She: I never speak to them.

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Fable Once there was a man who didn’t exaggerate the size of hail stones.

—琴 the class a deep insight into Samson’s hislieVfer 1丨16 I)丨1⑴stines got Samson’s goat l)y "plowing with his —Prof: Wackerfuss,一 Wackerfuss (qutckly): Ja! . „ , , . ^ Prof: Icli wollte sie fragen, ob sie ein Bolshevist waeren.

A Proud Moment “Well.I came down with flying colors, anyhow/* remarked the painter who had fallen off the scaffolding with a pot of paint in each hand.

—C. C. —Prof: What does “Finis terrae” mean ?

A. Mclzer: Finished .territory.

Prof: "Si tacuisscs,一’’ A Standing Threat .

“Alfred,” said his mother in a low,- tense voice, 4<if you obey me I will spank you right here in the street.” ， The little fellow looked up. “Mother,” he inquired with in­ terest, “where would you sit?”

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—Have you noticed that in the dormitory the sentiment is strongly against child labor?

—Zilz : Arbeit macht das Leben suess.一 Zimmie: Dein Leben muss aber saucr sein!

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—If one has water on the knee, ought one not to wear pumps ?

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What have you got at about $40?

When that question’s asked we don’t reply orally—we answer by bringing out Suits.

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THE BLACK AND RED

Volume XXVIII.

Watertown, Wis” November, 1924

Number 6

LUTHER UND DAS KIRCHENLIED. H. Krueger, ’25.

Vor etwa vierhundert Jahren erschienen die ersten Sammlungen von lutherischen Licdern, das Achtliederbuch, welches vier von Luthers Liedern enthielt, und das Erfurter Enchiridion, welches schon 18 Lieder hatte, die von Luther herstammten.

Obwohl Luther nichts mit dem Erscheinen dieser Buecher zu tun hatte, ausser dasz sie seine Lieder enthielten, war er dennoch der Stifter des deutscheri Kirchenliedes und Gesanges; seit der Apostel Zeit war er der kunstreichste Meistersaenger der christlichen Welt.

Das Ziel, das sicli Luther fuer das Kirchenlied gesteckt hatte, war die Foerderung der evangelischen Sache und das Bekenntnis des Heils vor der Welt. Aber das Kirchenlied konnte sich nicht ohne weiteres entwickeln, sondern es waren verschiedene fatsachen wnd Ereignisse, die als Vorbereitung dienten. Durch Luthers Bibeluebersetzung unci durch die Precligt der Gerechtigkeit durch den Glauben an Christum waren die Herzen fuer das Evangelium in geistlichen und kirchlichcn Liedern so erwaermt, dasz sie mit Freuden beim Gottesdienst in ihrer Muttersprache beten und singen wolltcn.

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nicht Messe auf unsere Spmche lesen wie die anderen?” Ihm lag es am Herzen, (las Wort Gottes zur Hauptsache im Gottesdienst zu machen, so dass in deutscber Sprache gepredigt und deutsche Kirchenlieder gesungen wuerden. Fuer die Jugend wollte er Fruehmessen und Vespergottesdienste in deutscher Sprache halten.

Seine Schrift ueber dieses Bestreben “Formula Missae et communionis pro ecclesia Witt.enl)ergeiisi” erschien 1523; etliche Jahre spaeter 'vurde nach dieser Ordnung auch in der Pfarrkirche in Wittenberg Gottesdienst gchalten.

Luther fuehlte sicli zuerst der Aufgabe, Kirchenlieder zu dichten, nicht gewachsen, aber ein Ereigiiis in den Niederlandcn, die Verbrennung der zwei Augustinermocnche Heinrich Voes und Johann Esch am 1, Juli 1523, 'veil sie lhren Glauben vor deni Inquisitionsrichter nicht widerriefen, fuellte ihn mit solchem Geiste, dasz er sein erstes Lied „Ein neues Lied wir heben an dichtete. Die Melodie schrieb Johann Walther. Luther hatte den' Aufang gemacht und nun fuhr er fort, echt evangelische Kirchenlieder zu dichten und seine Freundc aufzufordern, ihm mit ihrer Dichtung beizustehen.

Im Jahr 1523 hatte sicli Luther an die Uebersetzung dcr Psalmen gemacht und von diesen bekam er den Schwung, der semen Liedern Leben geben sollte. Seine ersten Lieder waren nur Bearbeitungen bcsonderer Psalmen, welche die Gedanken seines Innern und die jeweiligen Ereignisse offenbarten. Die bekanntesten dieser Gruppe sind ,，Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir，’’ Psalm 130，und ”Ein feste Bur^ ist unser Gott,” Psalm 46.

Auch hat er lateinische Hymnen uebersetzt und umgearbeitet; hier lassen sich „Wir glauben all an Einen Gott，” „Komtn, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott，” „Herr Gott, clich lol)en wir，” nebst anderen, einreihren. Altc deutsche geistliche Volksliedcr gaben ihm reiche Gelegeheit. Manche von dieseii hat er verbessert und umgewaridelt, sodasz die mit dcr evang：elischen Lehre uebereinstiinintcn.

Aus diesen urdeutschen Volksliedern stammen "Christ la^ in Todesbanden,” „Gott der Vater, wohn uns bei” und „Nun bitten wir den lieiligen Geist.” Infolge seiner Bearbeitung einzelner Bibelstellen haben wir Lieder wie „Jesaja, dem Propheten, das geschah,,> „Vater unser im Hinimelreich,” ,,Von Himmel hoch, da komm ich her，” Unter seinen fuenf frei gedichtcten Liedern finden wir ”Erhalt uns, Herr, bei deinem Wort，”，’Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g’men，”，，Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schar.”

Anfangs wurdeu die Lieder auf einzelnen Blaettern gedruckt und verkauft. Erst im Jahr 1524 erschienen (lie ol»en gcnannten Gesangbuecher. Das folgende Jahr wurde das Nuernberger Enchiridion, zwar ohne Noten, gedruckt. 1527 gebraucht man das erstc- Erfurter Gesangbuch, welches 63 Lieder enthielt. Im srelben 'Jahr - ka-m noch ein Buch aus Nuernberg- mit 61 Liedern 一一 157—

mul einer Darlcgung der deutschcn Messe. 152S hrachte Zwickau eins mit 68 Licdern.

Im ganzen hat Luther 36 Lieder gedichtet, die in 60 Ge$ buecliern enthallen siiid. Im ersten Jalire 1523 «Iichtete er drli Lieder; 1524 einundzwanzig; 1526 nur ein Lievl; 1529 (irei; 1535 z'vei; 1539 auch nur cin Lied; 1541 drei; und 1543 zwei. Er hat scin cigncs Gesan^buch erst im Jahre 1529 iierausgegeben. Von den fuenfzig Liedcrn darin waren achtundzwanzig seine eignen.

Es folgten (lie zweite und dritte Auflage in den Jahren 1533 unci 1535.

Die vierte Auflage crschien erst z'vei Jahre vor seinem i£nde.

Dicsc Auflage ist unter deni Namen “die Bahst'sche'* bekannt und hat 101 Licdc*r. Dieses Buch bildct den Hoeliepunkt von Luthers Wirksanikcit fuer den Kircliengesang. 153.5 v’urden noch 30 Psalmen und gcistliche Lieder hinzugefuegt, sodasz die Zahl sich auf 131 belief.

Die Wirkung; (les Kirchenliedes auf die Herzen ist unermeszlich und unaufhoerlich. Fuer die lutherische Kirche ist der Beinamc “die Singcnde Kirche” nicht ein bedeutungsloser Name, sondern (las Singen der Kirche ist eine Predigt des EvangeHums uml ein ofTenes Bekcnntnis des Glaubens vor aller Welt, und jeder kann dieses Bekenntnis hoeren. Deswegen hat sich die lutherische Kirche zu Lulhcrs Zeit von der lateinischen Kirchensprache befreit und das Unevangelische im Gottesdienst beseitigt.

Etwa ein Jahrhundert nach Luther hat daher der Jesuit Adam Conzenius geklagt: “Luthers Gesaenge haben mehr Seelen umgebraclit als seine Schriften und Reden.Hans Sachs hat d.igegen voller Frcudcn die wittenljergische Nachtigall hegruesst: „Waclu auf! Es nahet gen den Tag! Ich hoer singen im gruenem Hag Ein wunnigliche Nachtigall; Ihr Stimm durchklinget Berg und Tal.J, Moege auch ferner das lutherische Kirchenlied, mit glaeubigem Herzen gesungen, zu gottes Eh re Berg und Tal durch(Iringen!

THE BEST GAME OF THE SEASON The referee's shrill whistle piercing the air announced that the game between the Hartford and Fulton college elevens had begun! As Garth Rhodes, Hartford fullback, took his posi­ tion, the beating of his heart kept time with the quaking of his knees、Hartford received the kick-off, and the ball was returned to their own thirty-yard line. The quarterback called for a line plunge by Garth, whose numb fingers were unable to grasp the ball. The fumbled ball was snatched up by a Fulton man, who raced down the open field and scored the first touchdown of the —158—

game. Again and again the Hartford goal was crossed by the con­ fident Fulton men. At the end of the half, the Fulton rooters went wild over a twenty to nothing score.

The enraged coach ordered Garth to remain on the bench dur­ ing the second half. Only after the down-hearted and broken fullback begged, pleaded, and all but prayed that he be given :an opportunity to retrieve himself, the coach changed his decision.

With his teeth set, his fists clenched, and determination writ­ ten on his face, Garth again took his place. The half had hardly begun, when, in a free-for-all fumble, Garth captured the ball and sped madly toward the goal-posts. A solitary man signalling frantically, stood between him and the goal only twenty yards away. When Garth recognized his own quarterback, and his own goal,.he realized that he had been running in the wrong direction.

He turned, and with the ferocity of a tiger, he dodged, tore, and plunged his way to within eight yards of Fulton’s goal. In the next play Garth stumbled over the line for a touchdown.

Hartford was again in possession of the ball, and the num­ bers barked out by the quarter told Garth that he was to perform a long end run. He started with the speed of a deer, but, his in­ terference broken, he was confronted by the Fulton backs, who were eager to tackle the speeding fullback. Garth did not hesitate, but pivoted to the right and left alternately, until he fell to the ground in a daze, buried under half of the Fulton football team.

After a brief glimpse at a half dozen confused constellations, he was trying to make out just what that cold thing was on bis forehead. A moment later he sprang to his feet and called for signals.

From now on the game seemed a product of a fevered brain.

In a forward pass the ball floated gracefully toward him, although a little too high for him to reach. He lunged desperately at the pass and missed it by a foot. But, as if by magic, the ball dis­ continued its flight and nestled into Garth's arms! He had caught the ball by a loosened lacing. The completed pass gave Hartford its second touchdown. The Hartford crowd became frantic. Only five minutes of play remained, and Fulton held a lead of six points.

Fulton possessed the ball on their own forty-yard line. A Fulton back, all agog to keep the ball in Fulton’s possession for those remaining few minutes, did what he least wished or expected to do; he dropped the ball. The ball bounded directly into the hands of a Hartford halfback and was carried safely down an open field and over the goal line. The score was tied!

Now for the extra point, which would crown Hartford with the laurels of the clay! A dead hush fell over the rooters as the quarterback called the signals. The play was a line plunge by the heroic fullback. The referee dug to the bottom of the human pyramid and found a semi-conscious fullback hugging a deflated —15SU-

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football much as a three year old child would hug his mother’s apron. The ball was a good yard over the line.

Garth was roughly jerked to his feet, and someone shouted into his ear, "Gel up, you big stiff, you’re going to beat Fulton Garth sank back on his bed and this afternoon, aren’t you? wearily sighed. “If only一if only一oh shucks let me si eep.”

—L. S., ’28.

DIE HANSE C. K., ’25.

Die von den I\ it tern unternommenen Kreuzzuege kamen nicht ihnen, sondern cIcmii neu aufstrebenden ]3uergertum zu’gnte. Von vornherein waren die Zuege janicht nur religioese Eroberungszuege sondern auch Anknuepfungsmittel fuer clen Handelsverkehr ge'vesen. Italien suchte sich von der Vermittclung der byzantinischen Kaufleute frei zu machen und in unmittelbare Verbindung mit dem grossen moliammcclanischen Verkehrsgebiet zu tretet. Da die Eroberungen der Kreuzzuege aber nur einen geringen Erfolg hatten, traten die 1 landclsintercsscn um so mehr in den yordergrund. Gricchcnland wurde allmaehlich aus seiner bisherigen X'ermittlerrollc vcnlr.iengt. Statt (lessen wurde ein direkter Vcrkchr zxvischcn clem Ahendlande und dem mohairimedciniscnen Or>cnt emelTnet, der nicht nur im Mittelmeer grossen hinrluss hatte, sondern auch his ueber die Alpen in den deutschen Staeclten inc Rollc spielte. I lier traten allmaehlich die Hanse als Werrin des nordischcn Mittelmccrs an die Seite cler italiemschen beestaedte, die das suedlichc Mittelmeer beherrschten.

An fangs misslangen mehrere Versuche kleiner Staedte, sich zu verbinclen und dadurch die Hindernisse aus dem Wege zu raeumen, die ihrem Handel entgegentraten. Besonders hatten sic von den Seeraeubern zu leiden. In Jahre 1226 versuchten eine Anzahl Rheinstaedte sicli zusammenzutun, aber ihr Bund 'vurde bald aufgeloest. Es waren aber besonders die norcldeutschen Staedte, die von clen Zustaenden >m Koenigreich Daenemark beeinflusst waren, die die grosse Rolle spielten. Der Zwist betraf hauptsaechlich die Handelsvorrechte im Auslande und die Beherrschung der Ost- und Nordsee. .

In frueherer Zeit hatten Luebeck, Wisby und Koeln sich zu (len groessten Handelsstaedten emporgeschvvungen. Bald darauf traten Hamburg, Bremen, Danzig, Reval unci andere, die diesen Bund fuer vorteilhaft hielten, an ihre Seite. Diese Staedte hatten aber noch nicht festen Fuss gefasst, als Luebeck in Jahre 1307 v°n Koenig Erick VI von Daenemark eingenommen und un.ter s^ine Schutzvogtei gezwungen wurde. Als cler eroberungssuechtige Koenig aber ploetzlich starb und infolge dessen Thronkaempfe -160-

entstanden, batten die Luebecker gute Gelegenheit, sich wieder frei zu machen. Damit sie aber wieder ihren Handel betreiben koennten, setzten sie Waldemar IV. als Koenig von Daenemark ein. Dafuer musste er aber den skandinavischen Handel in deutsche Haende legen und zusehen, class sie ihren Handel ungestoert wciterfuehren konnten. Hierauf hegann Luebecks Ansehen 'vieder allmaehlich zu steigen, und 1358 wurde in diese Stadt zum erstcn Mai der Name “Haiise gebraucht, welch er nichts weiter bedeutet als Schar oder Verbindung. Die Hans zerfiel damals in drie Teile, einen westfaelisch-preussischen mit Koeln, einen saeschisch-weiulischen mit Luebeck und einen gottlaendischinlaendischen mit Wisby als Vorort.

Der Daenenkoenig, der seinen Thron (lcr Hanse zu verdanken hatte, versuchtc aber bald, seine Macht auszudehnen. Er eroberte die reiche Stadt Wisby and z'vang sie zu einem jaehrlichen Geldtribut; jedenfalls war es seitdem mit Wisbys Bluete vorbei, und Luebeck trat wieder als Herrin des Ostseehandels in den Vordergrund.

Der Fall Wisbys zeigte den Hanseaten, class ihnen Gefahr drohte; deshalb schlossen die pommerschen und wendischen Staeclte, dazu Hamburg und Schweden, mit clem Koenig von Norwegen einen Bund. Eigentlich haetten alle Staedte der Hanse daran teilnehmen muessen, aber viele von ihnen waren zu klein oder zu weit entfernt, um irgendetwas ausrichtcn zu koennen. An fangs schlugen die Angriffe der Verbuendeten fchl. Nachdem aber die Koelner Konfederation in den Bund getreten war, wurde ihre Macht bedeutend gestaerkt. Kurz darau f erklaerten sie Waldemar den Krieg, und im folgenden Jall re eroberte ihre Flotte schon Kopenhagen. Nach mehreren unbedeutenden Kaempfen war der Krieg zu Gunsten der Hanseaten ausgefallen. Im Friedensvertrag' wurde den deutschen Stacdten wieder freier Handel gewaehrt und als Sicherheit fuenfzchn Staedte auf eine Zeitlang ueberlassen.

Nach diesen Erfolgen war die Ostsee ein deutsches Meer, und damit der Hoehcpunkt hanseatischer Macht erreicht.

Als Waldemar 1375 starb, gclang es seiner Tochter Margarethe, ihren Sohn Olaf auf den Thron zu stzen und, da er noch fuehren. Olaf ein Juengling war, fuer ihn (lie Regierung gelangte aber nie zur Herrschaft; denn er starb kurz darauf, und Margarethe wurde selbst Koenigin von Daenemark und Norsvegen.

Schliesslich brachte sie es so weit, class sie auch durch Wahl des schwedischen Adels Regentin Schwedens wurde. Dies fuehrte zu neuen Zwistigkeiten. Der bisherige Koenig von Schweden wurde zwar von Margarethe besiegt unci gefangen genommen, aber es wohnten viele Deutsche in Stockholm, die nicht unter Margarethens Herrschaft stehen wollten, und diese leisteten ihr Widerstand. Dazu traten die meckelnburgischen Herzoege auf —161—

1 die Seite Stockholms und versorgten die Belagerten mit Lebensmitteln, wovon sie den Namen Vitalienbrueder erhielten. Bald aber pluenderten sie jedes feindliche Schiff, das sicli ihnen naeherte und machten die Ost- und Nordsee sehr unsicher. Sie trieben es endlich so schlimm, class sich kein Schiff in die offene See hinauswagte, sondern nur an der Kueste entlang zu segeln riskierte.

Schliesslich wurden die Hanseaten, cleren Handel dadurch unbegreiflich schwercn Scliaden erlitt, gezwungen wieder einzugreifen; sie brachtcn es auch bald zu einem Frieden zwischen Alargarethc und den meckelnburgischen Herzoegen, wonach Margarcthe zwar Sclnvcden behielt, Stockholm aber vorlaeufig in den Besitz der Hanse kam. Dazu brachte Margarethe die Kalmarer Union zustande, nach welcher die drei nordischen Reiche nur einen Koenig liaben und nie gegeii einander Krieg fuehren sollten.

Inzwischen hausten die Vitalienbrueder auf den Meeren weiter.

Nach laengeren Kaempfen und Vcrlusten wurden sie aus der Ostsee verdraengt, setzen aber ihre Raeubereieti in der Nordsee fort, bis endlich ihr Schlupfwinkcl Emden entdeckt und von den Hamburgern erobert wurdo. Das Umvescn hoerte jetzt allmaehlich auf, doch hatte die l'lanse in diesen schlimmen Zeiten ihren Handel nicht sehr pflegen koennen. Als Margarethe ihnen spaeter Handelsprivilegicn gewaehrte, stand die Hanse in wenigen Jahren wieder auf festen Fuesscn und liiclt sich fast noch hundert Jahre friedlich auf ihrer Iioehe.

Diese Vcreinignng- von Staedten gewann zwar an Festigkeit, erlangte aber nie die Entschlossenheit, die man haette erwarten koennen. Die Staedte wurden nicht so sehr (lurch eine feste Bundesverfassung als (lurch das gemeinsame Handelsinteresse zusammengehalten. Dennoch verbreitete sie sich in etwa underthalb Jahrhunderten ueber den ganzen Norden Europas. Sie umfasste alle bedeutenden Stacdt an der Ost- und Nordsee von Reval bis Amsterdam; auch viele binnenlaendischen Staedte, so weit suedlich gelegen wie Breslau, Halle und Krakau. Im 14. Jahrhundert zaehlte man mehr als einhundert Staedte auf, die zu diesem Bunde gehoerten.

Jede Stadt der Hanse spieltihre besondere Rolle, aber besonders von Bedeutung waren die auswaertigen Stuetzpunkte derselben. Die wichtigsten waren Nowgorod, Bergen, London und Bruegge. In Nowgorod besassen die Deutschen viele Speiche.r, sie ihre wertvolle Ware aufbewahrten. In Bergen hatten die Kaufleute ein besoncleres Stadtviertel, welches nur zum Zweck • des Handels gebraucht wurde. Hier lag besonders der Fischund Melhandel der Deutschen.

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1 Genossenschaften unter den Spaiiiern，Portugiesen unci Italienern.

Der Handelszug von Hruegge bis Nowgorod war fuer sie der gewinnreichste. Das vierte grosse Hansekontor lag in London, woneben in Boston. Hull, York und anderen Orten von geringerer Bedeutung die 1 lanseaten ebenfalls ihre Niederlassungen hatten.

Aus England brachten sie Eisen und Wolle, die meistens nach Flandern gebracht mid dort verarbeitet wurde. Ausserdem waren wichtige Handelsstationen in Russland, Frankreich, unci Schweden.

Der Hanseatische Handelverkehr hing- aber von den Zustaenden der fremden Staaten ab; besonclers von der Kalmarer Union. Als sich spaeter Schweden von Daenemark losmachte und Schleswig-Holstein von den Daenen erobert wurde, ging der Hanseverkehr allmaehlich rueckwaerls. Alles schien drunter und drueber zu gehen. Selbst in Russlaiul und Polen wurden die Hansestaedte gepluendert und die Geschaeftsleute ins Gefaengxiis greworfen. Endlich wurden ihr auch Englands Tore geschlossen.

Innere Gegensaetze und Parteikaenipfe nahmen ihnen bald alle Kraft und laehmten den Handel bedeuteml.

Haette zu dieser Zeit ein machtvoiles Kaisertum eingreifen koennen, dann liaetten (lie Hansestaedte sich vielleicht wieder heraufgearbeitet. Jedenfalls haetten die Schweden und Daenen liiclit (lie deutschen Staedte spaeter ungestraft brandschatzen koennen. Ja, 'vie haette sich (lie Kntwicklunj■: gestallet. wenn die Manse das ihnen von Ferdinand 11. von Spanien angebotene ____ Buendnis angenommen haette ? , Die hanseatische Handelsherrschaft ist einc der grossartigsten Leistungen des deutschen Buergertums gewesen. Vom. 14. bis zum 16. Jahrhundert hat sie die Ost- und Nordsee beherrschaft, und wer weiss, wozu sie sich nicht entwickclt haette, wenn ilir nicht fortwaehrend so viele Hindernisse in den Weg getreten waeren.

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THE NARROW-GAUGE RAILWAY AND ITS USE IN ROAD PAVING. W. F.，25

W hen contractors doing big construction work undertake^ the paving of a road they usually employ one of two systems. The one is that in which trucks are used to convev the materials from the unloading base to the mixer; the other, that in which the narrow-gauge railway is used for the transportation of the mater­ ials. The former is adopted when stretches of moderate length are to be paved, the latter when the contract calls for greater distancs. Some contractors, however, prefer trucks even for big jobs. Most people understand and know something at least of —163—

onit the system of paving by truck. On talking with other people, though, my experience has been that they seem puzzled at th卢 mention of the narrow-gauge railway and even more so when this railway with the peculiar name was implied to be used in road paving. Because a definite knowledge of this suhect seem­ ingly does not prevail, and since I am deeply interested in the thing that provided me with a great deal of excitement :he past summer—the selfish motive is always creeping in!—I have un­ dertaken to describe the narrow-gauge railway and its use in road paving.

The designation <<narro\v-gaugeM refers to the distance be­ tween the rails. Our ordinary railway is known as “standard gauge”; that is, the distance between the tracks is the standard. *fhe narrow-gauge trains run on tracks that are only about half as far apart as the standard-gauge rails.

As for the size and appearance of a narrow-gauge railway train merely imagine an undersized or miniature standard-gauge ordinary train stunted in its growth. The trucks of the cars are constructed in the same way as those of the standardgauge except that they have only four wheels. Their length is about ten, their width about six feet. On each of the trucks rest two boxes of heavy construction. The boxes are about six feet high and have a capacity of one hundred and thirty-three cubic feet. They are open at the top, of course. There is nothing holding the boxes lo the trucks except their own weight. The reason for this peculiar arrangement will be seen later.

From fourteen to eighteen cars with their locomotive make up a narrow-gauge train. The locomotives, technically termed <'dinkies>, by road men, are of two types. They are either gasonor the line or steam locomotives. We have neither the space _ necessary insight into machinery to write in detail about these locomotives; let it suffice to say that their outward appearance resembles that of an overgrown tractor. The men who handle these locomotives, the “dinkie skinners”, are continually arguing whether the steam or the gasoline locomotives are more desirable. The steam “dinkies” require experienced men to run them, while anyone who can run an automobile can learn the tricks of a gasoline locomotive very quickly. The steam-driven machine, on the other hand, has more power and is cheaper in the upkeep.

The first step in preparation for paving is the establishment of a base or “camp”，usually next to a railroad siding, where the unloading of materials is easily accomplished. The next step is to lead the tracks out to the road which is already graded and waiting for the paving gang". On the graded road the trucks are laid on the outer edge, on what afterwards becomes the “shoulders” of the road. Then after a section of track has been —164—

laid, the forms have been set, and the mixer has been moved into position, the paving can begin.

When a train loads up at the base, it must go through the following movements: it first pulls under the sand and rough gravel hopper, which is simply an elevated, funnel-shaped bin with gates at the bottom. The hopper has two compartments, one for sand, the other lor rough gravel, which are kept filled by a steambucket unloading the materials from railroad cars.

The gates of the hopper are opened to let a given amount of sand and rough gravel into each one of the boxes. This done the train is “spotted” under the cement hopper. When the boxes have received their share of cement, the train moves out to “the front”，which is the official designation for the scene of the mixer's activity. The proportion of the mixture is four parts rough gravel, two parts sand, and one part cement. Often crushed rock is used in place of rough gravel.

The method of procedure at the mixer is interesting'. On level ground the locomotive can bring the train into position and move it as the mixer moves. (The huge mixer has its own gas­ oline motor that moves it along.) On an incline, however, a tractor is used to help “spot” the train, the locomotive not hav­ ing enough power for this. Once “spotted”，the train is quickly unloaded. A small crane on the mixer hooks on to the boxes one by one and lifts them above the mixer. The boxes have trap bottoms; that is, the bottom has gates that open up at the pull on a lever at the side of the box and permit the contents to drop into the mixer. The crane then neatly sets the box down on the truck again. By this process a long train is unloaded in a short while.

As Concrete’s conquest of Dirt goes forward and the big" mixer moves on to a considerable distance from the base of operations, it is no longer feasible for the trains to run from one end of the line to the other. Instead the relay system is established. The number of relays corresponds with the number of locomotives on the job. The train coming out from the base runs to the end of its relay. There the “dinlde” cuts loose from its train and pulls ahead a distance. Then the locomotive coming from the other direction sets down its “empties” on the siding that is located at the termination of the relay. Connect­ ing with the loaded train, the locomotive takes it out a station farther toward the “front”，while the other locomotive goes back with the empties. This process is continued all along' the line.

One might here ask, “But how do the locomotives turn around ?

They haven’t got a turn-table at every siding, have they ? These “dinkies”，you must know, have the peculiar quality of having the same drawing power when going in reverse as when going forward.

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The train crew consists of the aforementioned “dinkie-skinners ’，and the “brakies”. The duties of a “brakie” is to throw the switches at the sidings and to set and release the brakes on the cars when running on a grade. There is also a regular crew to keep the tracks in repair. Even despite their efforts wrecks, those wonderful stimulants of the “head-push’s” good nature, are constantly taking place.

In conclusion let a little be said about working as a “brakie” on a narrow-gauge train, The work of a “bra(Se” is at once the most dangerous and least tiresome job to be had. For me this work- was more of an exciting and adventurous game than a drudgery.

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THOSE WONDERFULLY EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE …..In “Twelfth Night** Sir Andrew Aguecheek gives his opinion of himself, when he says, “I’m a man of the strangest mind in the \vorld. * The worthy Andrew conceived himself to be an excep­ tional being in the species Man; he was no ordinary mortal, for hi.s mind functioned in a manner that had very little in common with the working of other people’s brains. In reality, there was nothing extraordinary about Sir Andrew. This conception of an Unusual Self was merely an imagination that was the result of too much concentration of Self. So it is also with many people we come in contact with. Many who have all the usual qualities of common types through this same process of thinking too much about themsdves convince themselves that they are men “of the strangest mind in the world.” But we would have no cause to write this editorial if the subjects of these vain imaginings kept the conceptions locked up in their extraordinary brain. What we find incompatible with human endurance is that these persons are continually harping on those wonderful peculiarities, those *-167—

traordinary characteristics, those reason-defying idiosyncrasies that exist only in them. They want to impress on us that we must see through their complex nature in order to understand and appreciate them. After listening to these “Analyses of Self” for some time, we grow rebellious. You know, it’s so exciting and thrilling to have some one say to you day after day, “I’m not made according to Hoyle." And now and then the suspicion creeps into our mind that these people are striving to turn the spotlight of at­ tention on themselves.

—W. G. F.，’25.

THE BLACK AND RED INAUGURATES A CAMPAIGN FOR A BIGGER AND BETTER I.

Literary Department.

In order to stimulate interest in the literary department of the Black and Red \vc have hit upon the following plan : The next four issues of the Black and Red would be designated as the Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior numbers. That means, each class will have one issue in which contributions by members of that class will predominate. The program for the next four months would then look like this : ...Freshman Number December.

Sophomore Number January.. ..........Junior Number I'chruary .........Senior Number March…•- I The class spirit in you, added to the responsibility of doing your duty toward your college paper，should incite you to con­ tribute. The Black and Red discourages the class rivalry that ex­ presses itself in loud-mouthed lauding of the class’ superiority, but it does encourage a clean competitive class spirit. It is this spirit that should make the next four issues of our paper four numbers to be proud of. Now don't sit back and say, “I’m no good at that stuff, let the rest of them write.” That’s the spirit of a slacker.

Do your share for the class and the college. Remember, co-eds. you are not exempt, you also are invited to this little party, Let’s put this project through. Do not wait to be asked; start of your own accord. If you have trouble, the editor will try to give help­ ful suggestions. Your English professor too will be glad to help you choose a subject, etc.

Come on, Fresliies, give the thing a big start!

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The editorial department has come to a rather a stereotyped appearance, an apoearance of sameness. The editorials are usually -468—

criticisms made with a view toward correcting the faults of our fellow students. Though these criticisms are usually given in a good spirit, we tire of them. We desire a change. To make the editorial department more interesting we are introducing something new. \\*e propose to make this department a sort of debat­ ing ground, a place where we can compare our contrasting and widely differing views on questions relating to college life. Our| meaning may be clearer when we put the question we have taken for our first attempt. It is this: Should we institute an occasion­ al debate in our literary societies ? Make a statement of your views, giving the reasons pro and con. A number of these views will be printed in the December Black and Red. In the following number perhaps a few more of the views and then a statement summing up the argimients and giving a short judgment on them will be printed. This statement will be prepared by a committee of three, consisting of staff members. At the same time we ask you to submit questions for discussion. Any question printed will bring the author a complimentary copy of the Black and Red. Write vour view on the subject today. It need not be long; just a concise, logical statement.

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Ani 18. Oktober wohnten die Herren Engel, Gentz, Palmer und Siffring clem Fussballspiel zwischen Wisconsin und Minne­ sota in Madison bei.

Der 24. Oktober ist als allgemeiner Reisetag bekannt. Die Herren Engel und Schlueter fuliren an dem Tage per Ford nach Chicago.

Von grosser Wiclitigkeit und Bedeutung war an dem Tage wohl die lxonia-re>se der Herren Winter, Schuetze und Prenzlovv.

Die letzteren Herren batten die Absicht den Bauern in Ixonia im Rookspiel eine gruendliche Niederlage zu bereiten. Das haben sie auch in vortreft'licher Weise ausgeuebt. Jedoch kehrten sie ’ schon am Samstag in aller Fruche zurueck, um ihren Pflichten auf dem Seminar nachztikommcn. Herr Winter eilte am selben Morgen nach Marshfield, wo er am Sonntage predigen musste.

An ebendemselben Tage machte Dr. Koch eine Reise nach seiner Heimatsstadt Reedsville. Am Samstag fuhr er per Auto mit seinen Eltcrn nach Milwaukee zurueck. Kaum waren sie angelangt, da wurden sie von Markus Koch begruesst, welcher von Watertown hierher g;ekonimen war.

Herr Marti niaclit jecle Woche einen Ausflug nach Watertown. Die Herren Bierwagcn und Gamm begleiten ihn gewoehnlich Montagmorgens zurueck.

Herr Baer haelt jetzt Schule in der Bethesda Gemeinde.

Im Monate Oktober besuchten uns die Pastoren F. Brandt, E. Ebert, W. Schumann, K. Timmel und W. Fischer. Letzterer ueberraschte besonders seine Protegees, Fischer und Kuckhahn von Naugart.

Der Singverein der Bethel Gemeinde, zu dem etliche Herren von Seminar gehoeren, hat ein “roller-skating party” veranstaltet.

Die Billeten wurden von Frauen und jungen Damen gestellt.

Natuerlich stellten sich die Herren vom Singverein alle ein. Grunwald, Redlin and Westendorf sollen sich dort gewaltig amusiert haben.

Dem Herrn Lehmann ist das Automobilfahren schon ueber.

Er hat mit aller Sorgfalt seine Ford bei Ixonia im Schuppen gestellt, um derselben fuer den Winter ihre wohlverdiente Ruhe zu geben.

■ Herr Westendorf ist ein Musikliebhaber geworden. Taeglich spielt er klassische Stuecke auf Grunwalds Victrola.

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Die lierrcn Rossin unci Schnitker sollen an einen Sonntage e>ne Waukeshareise gemacht haben. Beide wo 11 ten am Abend auf clerselben Car zurueckfahren. Es wurde aber bemerkt, dass Schnitker allein zurueck kam. Wo Rossin damals geblieben ist, hat man nocli nicht erfahren koennen.

Im Zimmer 54 betrauert man den Tod eines Goldfisches.

Mach einem post mortem constatiertcn die Aerzte, Krenke und Rhoda, (lass der Fish an Herzleiclen gestorben sei. Da dieses Urteil nicht zufriedstellencl war, unternahmen die Aerzte noch eine weitere Untersuchun^, und es stellte sich heraus, dass der Fisch durch Tinte vergiftet wurde. Wahrscheinlich versuchte jemaild den Goldfisch in einen Tinten fisch verwancleln.

Zur Gelegenlieit cler Ecksteinlegung- der St. James Kapelle und zur Verschoenerung der Reformationsfeier der englischen Kirchen der Synodalkonferenz in der Layton Park Kirche trug cler Seminarchor passende Liecler vor.

Am Freitag den 31, Oktober wurde 丨）ci’ uns der gemuetliche — Abend gefeiert. Schon Wochen vorher blickle man sehnsuchtsvoll auf den kommenden Abend. Ein Korhit.ee unterstuetzt von vielen Mithelfern ruestet viele Tage vorher flier den einen grossen Abend. Als der erwartete Abend da war, 1)egal) sich die Studentenschaft nach der Abendandacht zum Essaal, wo ein herrliches Mahl serviert wurde. Herr Knoll wurde 丨）ei dieser Gelegenheit “toast-master” ernannt. Nach dem Aftendessen zog ___ man sich in den fesllicht geschmueckten Saal zurueck, wo man sich leiblich und geistlich erquickte. Dort wurde auch ein Program geliefert.

Das Program bestand aus Dialogen und Monologen in verschiedenen Sprachen. Auch etliche Szenen aus dem “Merchant of Venice” wurden Plattdeutsch vorgefuehrt. Die Personifikation der verschiedenen Charaktere gelang den Schauspielern yortrefflich. In spaeter Abendstunde vertagte man sich, und jeder suchte seine naechtliche Ruhestaette auf.

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—,赢1醫胸WI一 ] After October’s voluminous Alumni Column you are at pres­ ent perhaps surprised to find a column this month bearing that name. That you can read one, thanks be to the Rev. Wm. Lueckel, 13, of Leavenworth, Washington, who contributed most of the material.

The Rev. William Lueckel’s letter: The pastors of the Pacific Northwest Conference and their families enjoyed a unique experience last summer, a mixed con­ ference, one might call it. The West is known as the country of 兮reat distances and no one feels the import of that statement more than the pastors and missionaries working in this vast field. The lack of personal contact and companionship with a fellow pastor is often felt keenly. For the pastor this want is supplied at the reg­ ular conferences to a big extent, but it is the pastor’s family that feels the lonesomeness and isolation most, which are the result of great distances. The pastors had often talked of this matter and sought to remedy it. Our conference last summer did that very thing.

“Instead of meeting in some congregation as usual, Camp Salman La Sac was chosen as a meeting- place and pastors were to bring their families for an outdoor camp meeting.. Camp Salman La Sac is a public camp ground, situated at the junction of two beautiful mountain streams on the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains. It lies about sixteen miles off from the main trans­ continental auto highway. The camp served our purpose admirably and we were fortunate to have the camp practically to ourselves for our whole meeting.

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“At the appointed time cars began to arrive from the different parts of the State. All were loaded clown with passengers, tents, food, and camping, utensils. Pastors who own no cars had man­ aged to secure the use of one for this occasion. Even our bachelor brother from Mansfield did not fail to make his appearance. Tents were pitched with more or less dexterity among the trees; and the various camp fires and groups about them soon presented an interesting picture. And thus we spent about a week.

"The serious side of conference was by no means neglected.

Papers were read by the pastors Sydow, Fenske and Lueckel. The Rev. Fenske’s paper, The Minister's Wife’’ was especially pre­ pared for the occasion. Our devotional services were conducted in the open and a large tent served as a chapel in which we conducted conference services and observed the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.

“The business of conference being ended, everyone utilized the natural location of the camp, to enjoy himself in the open, accord­ ing to his taste and ability. The **Izaak Waltons” took it upon themselves to supply the camp with fresh fish. Fortunately, the camp was not altogether dependent for food upon this source of supply. Others climbed mountain peaks and visited mountain lakes. It was strenuous work; nevertheless, ministers* wives also took part. The stream provided bathing facilities and was the principal playground for the children. Thus the week spent at Salman La Sac did accomplish its purpose; we learned to know and understand one another a little better, and we will never for­ get the evenings spent around the camp fire. It is remarkable to note the stories and experiences that the congenial warmth of a camp fire can thaw out of a man.

"Some of the brethren have developed a remarkable skill for living the outdoor life. The Rev. L. Krug of White Bluffs and the Rev. E. Kirst, ’09，of Clarkson proved excellent camp cooks, and the Rev. F. Soil, Yakima has acquired a store of valuable in­ formation on “kanip kinks,” Should pastors from the East visit this district, their western brethren could offer valuable service as guides.

“The Rev. Ewald Tacke, ’19, and wife had arrived from Wis­ consin in time to attend this conference before taking up their work at Omak, We will let them tell of their impressions.

“On September 14 the Rev. Ewald Tacke was installed as pastor at Omak, Wash. The Rev. Tacke and wife are beginning to feel very much at ease in their ‘Little Grey Home in the West.’

The Rev. Fred Schumann, Sturgeon Bay, Wis” ’09, was a visitor in the State of Washington during the past summmer. He attended the Synod meeting at Yakima and also availed himself of the opportunity to visit various mission fields in this district.’

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Our “Eleven” have lost one of their greatest and keenest ad­ mirers this season, Mr. Ernest Owen, our local alumnus, a drug­ gist of this city. Just before the first game, Mr. Owens appendix had come to such a state, that it burst before it could be taken out.

Good care is bringing Mr. Owen back to his former health and jollity; we hope to see him again at his station behind the coun­ ter in a short time.

The Rev. Max Stern, ’20，of Plum City, visited his brother and friends here about the middle of October. Incidentally he second, third and fourth teams thrash Juneau High school 59-0. However, these teams need not ask for larger helmets for some time. He relieved our tutor Mr. Kremer of a job one morn­ ing by vocalizing “Aufstehn，” but had no further musical incli­ nation to try it again.

The Rev. Walter Bodamer, '17, Prairie du Chieii and the Rev. Erich Falk, *19, Mercer, visited here the last week of October.

“Pat” made use of his baseball “togs” and the gridiron while here.

The Rev. Reinhold Fenske, ’14, Ellensburg, Washington, has celebrated the dedication of a new church building.

The Rev. William Fuhlbriggc, *16, of Enterprise, visited two oi hi.s young parishoners here last month.

The Rev. Valentine Andrac, ’17, is now professor at the Teach­ er's Seminary of Seward, Nebraska. But a month ago he and his father returned from Koenigsberg, where he was teaching and as­ sisting his father, who was pastor in the “Saechsische Freikirche.”

All told his stay in Germany lasted two years.

Dr. John Whyte, ’05 has again taken up teaching. He is.at present associate professor in German at the College of the City of New York.

George W. H. Shields, ’00, managing editor of modern Lang­ uage Bulletin (Los Angeles), has been appointed regional chairman lor California in the Modern Language Survey to be under­ taken by the Carnegie Foundation. He also has recently been ap­ pointed acting Supervisor of Modern Languages by the Los An­ geles City Board of Education, and has been elected a correspond­ ing member of the Hispanic Society of America. . .Ralph A. Owen, ^5, has published his Ph. D. dissertation. It is entitled “Christian Bunsen and Liberal English Theplogy.” It treats of Hun sen's friendship with John Stuart Blackie, Connop Thirlwall. J, C. Hare, Thomas Arnold, J. D. Mawrice, A. P. Stan—174—

ley. Benjamin Jowett, Susanna and Catherine Winkworth, the lat­ ter of whom translated many German hymns contained in our Book of Hymns.

m “The golden girl with the golden voice, May Petersen. Sopranos there are aplenty, but few have her charm and inimitable way of putting it over. That in short is what the first number of our artists’ course for this year was.

It certainly cannot be said that May Petersen was stingy, for in addition to the seventeen regular numbers on the program she tempered the ecstacy of her admirers with many encores, Of the numbers on her program there were of special in the land of interest “Skogen Sover,y a romance sun, by Alfvcn; the rippling of the brook in the midnight _ “Die Forellen;” “The Cuckoo Clock,” and the whining, howling, and roaring of the wind in “The Night Wind,” by the blind cornposer Farley; “Coming Through the Rye，” for which she played' her own accompaniment; and “The Last Rose of Summer.” She also sang “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia as a special favor to the auditorium committee.

After the concert she received the auditorium committee in a most familiar and pleasant manner. She chatted gaily and sang “Mighty Like a Rose” and “Do'vn in Dixie” for them. We surely can be prouncl of the fact that an artist with such distinguished talent hails from our own Wisconsin.

Prof. Hugo Meibohm, who was called to Northwestern last August, has arrived just in time to take up Dr. Peters’ classes \vithout dropping a recitation. Prof. Meibohm was formerly stationed at Luther College, New Orleans, Louisiana, a school for negroes of both sexes, supported by the Synodical Conference. It is a grade school and college combined. Here Prof. Meibohm in­ structed for thirteen years; the last years he also served as presi­ dent of the institution.

Prof. Meibohm was installed November 3, chapel being held in the auditorium for the occasion. Prof. Kowalke read an appropriate passage from the Epistle to the Ephesians and said a few words of introduction. Prof. Meibohm told us that he had come to know Lousiana and his work there so thoroughly that he was —175—

sorrv to leave, l)ut since the Lord had directed him to Northwestern hc would do his best with the help of the Lord.

Lord bless the work of thy servant!

It was indicated at Northwestern that we still remember Luth­ er as the man who has wrought the most radical change in the well spiritual in the physical world since the time of the Apostle Paul by having chicken for dinner the Sunday before Luther's birthday. One laudable addition to this was a short ex­ planation by one of the professors “of the how and 'vhy” of Luther's greatness to at least one class. Now why not have a rectss from studies一and if at the expense of some other holiday—in honor of him who has had such a tremendous influence on the time after him; to the result of whose labours we are the foremost beneficiaries?

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The “Alma Mater，’’ edited by the students of Concordia Sem­ inary at St. Louis, is a monthly publication wherein all the colleges of the Missouri Synod, a dozen or more in number, are repre­ sented. At each of these schools reporters or sub-editors are ap­ pointed who submit their news items and whatever original contributions are solicited among their fellow students to the editorial management at St. Louis, where the numerous correspondence is then combined and published within the covers of one magazine.

Pne could not find a better medium of fostering a feeling of affiliation and fellowship among- the many sister schools than a common organ of communication as the “Alma Mater.”

A distinct feature of this paper is a definite arrangement of the varied and motley material in departments dealing with activ—176—

ities and phases of student life common to all schools represented.

Unfortunately the reporters must restrict their accounts to a lim­ ited space, so that only the high spots in news and sports can be touched upon. Relative to this handicap a private school paper then has a decided advantage in that its material, which first of all deals with the more individual side of student activity, expresses and promotes a happier familiarity in the student family where all know each other, and in that the material can be formulated in a less restrained style, free from any onerous restriction whatever.

But, nevertheless, what few general tidings there are the different reporters have presented well. The Alumni section asserts a prominent position in the paper and broadcasts five full pages of interesting news “tuned in” from even the remotest corners of the Alumni world. An Alumni column of this size is rare and truly indicative of a live interest among the graduates in the “Alma Mater.”

As regards “Literary” and “Editorials” this paper may well be placed on a par with the best among our Exchanges. In “Good or Bad” the ever-existing student knocker, who brands his school as “the worst burg on the face of the earth, can benefit by accepting the friendly hints offered in this unique column. “The Be­ ginning is Half of All,” refreshes in the scholars* minds the. old admonition to begin their work from the start with a determined effort. “Foresight” is a third well thought out editorial of value to the student.

Probably as the chief number under “Literary” we find an article on William Tyndale, “the Great English Lutheran.” Tyndale is a figure in history especially noteworthy to the present gen­ eration of Lutherans as "the man whose zealous efforts have effected the translation of the Scriptures into the English language. To Tyndale’s honor the Seminary at St. Louis is erecting a memorial.

It is worth our while to further acquaint ourselves with Tyndale’s life and work. “Success” is another commendable article; the writer expresses some very wholesome views on the subject. We congratulate the editor on his pledge to feature at least one short story in the subsequent issues. **Hit or Miss” is a humor column also quite up to the standard and will always be appreciated for its smack of originality. It concludes the well proportioned and very neat “Alma Mater.” We wish it continued success.

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Lawrence 55—Northwestern 0 On October 11th Northwestern suffered a sore defeat at the hands of Lawrence College. Coach Catlin used more than three complete teams during the afternoon. This helps account for the high score. Northwestern held Lawrence but once and that was on its five yard line. Within three minutes after the kick-off Law­ rence scored its first touchdown. Most of their gains were made on straight football and on spread plays. Forward passes were used sparingly and were seldom completed. Northwestern again presented a good line, but its back line had no driving power.

Northwestern received the ball on its 10 yard line and then punted 35 yards. With but 45 yards to go Lawrence hurried the ball down the field for its first touchdown. The second touchdown was again easily earned. Northwestern kicked off and Lawrence received the ball on its 40 yard line. Then they were penalized 5 yards and forced to punt. Northwestern fumbled the ball on its 40 yard line. Lawrence was again penalized 5 yards, but made its downs after a completed pass and on a long end run they went for their second touchdown. Another touchdown for Lawrence ended the first quarter at 20-0.

In the second quarter it seemed as though Lawrence would keep on sweeping us off the field, for it again made two fast touch­ downs. But after these two touchdowns Northwestern fought hard and held Lawrence till the whistle blew ending the first half in Lawrence^ favor 34-0.

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1 followed Northwestern's example and failed miserably at at­ tempted passes throughout the last quarter, scoring but one more touchdown on a long end run.

The line-up: Lawrence— Northwestern— — Boettcher L. E Rosenhauer Dunham L. T Kuske Coun sell L. G Ni eman Olfson C. Bittorf Kiessling R. G K. Bretzmann Stark R. T Melzer P. Bretzmann Stoll R. E Kotal Kauber Heideman Voecks Fein R. PI Roloff F. H. Kauber Briese Northwestern II. 59—Juneau High 0 To put it short, Wednesday, October LSth, saw a real victor》， for Northwestern's second team. We say second team, but in re­ ality the third and fourth teams deserve just as much credit, for the second team only played the first quarter and part of the second. Although Juneau High made no impressive showing in this game. we must still give them credit for what they did. Their passes were fairly good and they were never penalized. Every player worked hard and their quarterback and right tackle played good football.

Northwestern kicked oft" and Juneau followed with a punt after their first down. Sieker received the ball and went for our first touchdown after three minutes of play. Two more touchdowns followed after several line plunges and long end runs. In the second quarter Sieker and Richards each added another touch­ down, Throughout the second quarter Northwestern’s third team subs were being sent in.

In the second half “Zip” Hess began to shine. Juneau kicked off. Northwestern made its downs four times on straight football ； then Zip carried the ball across. Northwestern kicked off and Juneau, unable to make its downs, punted the ball which “Zip” car­ ried for another touchdown. Twice after that touchdowns were made in fast succession, after which Northwestern merely held Juneau, quite contented with its good showing.

Whitewater 9—Northwestern 0 After its three defeats Northwestern’s team journeyed to Whitewater on October 25th eager to defeat the Normal squad.

Many students followed the team to back it and see the victory, but in vain. Both teams were evenly matched, neither having the honor of getting a touchdown. But the Normalites had the ad­ vantage over us in making 3 drop kicks.

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anlt Northwestern kicked off, Whitewater receiving the ball on the 30-yard line. Unable to make their downs, they punted. But Northwestern fumbled the ball and Whitewater recovered it on our 30-yard line. Taking no chances, they tried their first drop kick, but failed. Roloff now carried the ball for a 25 yard gain, but we lost 8 yards after that and were forced to punt. Whitewater made extensive gains and tried another drop kick but again failed.

Northwestern punted. Whitewater gained on passes and smashes and again tried a drop kick from the 20 yard line, this time successful. In the second quarter Whitewater again made good gains and Schwager again dropped the ball over the goal posts for another 3 points. The rest of the half was hard fought with the advantage on neither side.

In the second half Northwestern kicked off, Whitewater receiving the ball on the 28 yard line. Penalized 15 yards and hence unable to make their downs Whitewater punted, North­ western receiving the ball on its 45 yard line. We made our clowns and came within 15 yards of goal, but were then thrown for a loss of 10 yards and unable to recover the lost ground had to leave the ball to Whitewater. Then followed punting and gains on both sides till Whitewater came within 18 yards of goal. Another drop kick made the score 9-0. Then Northwes­ tern made another desperate attempt to score, but again was unsuccessful.

The line-up: Hammen L. E. Whitewater— Kuske L. T. Klitzke K. Bretzman L. G. Owens Bittorf Pollock C. Nieman Cooper R. G. Melzer R. T. Crabtree P. Bretzman Schultz R. E. Roloff Schwager Q. Voecks Zuelke L. H. H. Kauber Daboreiner F. A. Kauber Ghoritz R. H. Substitution: Rosenhauer for Hammen Northwestern II 20—Wayland 6 Our second team played its annual game with Wayland on the first of November. Blumenthal opened the game with a big drive across the field. Wayland fumbled the ball, thereby giv­ ing' Northwestern a 钇ood chance, but Northwestern also fumbled.

Wayland punted and recovered the ball, but again fumbled. Then, to put some life into the game, Sieker carried the ball 50 yards for our first touchdown. The teams played an even game for a long time, Northwestern repeatedly making its downs, but always losinng the ball at the decisive moment. Encouraged by a long —180—

gain made by a completed pass, Wayland made several more gains by long end runs and smashes and made its way for a touchdown. The half ended 6-6.

The second half was to turn out in our favor. Northwestern gained more and more ground by punting and passing up to the 12 yard line when after good gains through the line Siekcr carried the ball over again. Toepel kicked goal. Both sides kept right on fighting, gaining, and passing. Toward the end came the unexpected. Wayland had the ball with only 15 seconds to play. Sieker made good use of that time, nabbed one of Wayland's many passes, and carried the ball over once more for his third touchdown. Toepel again kicked goal setting the score at 20-6 in our favor.

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Gerhard Schaefer’s arm is nowr again in use.

The Zimmermann room has suddenly become musically in­ dined. It contains seven instruments in all, most of which are still in playing condition. Mr. “Buck” Zimmermann himself is also quite a vocalist, and no one should miss his heart-rending interpretation of the ditty: “There lies my Fond Orilla一 Room 3 has an excellent substitute for bed-time stories in Mr. Niemann’s discourses on the gentle art of football. .

Eddie Knuth says it isn’t fair. Knowing that he (Eddie) was a great football star, Knute Rockne, the man who coaches a little team down in South Bend, Ind” swiped his name to add prestige to his coaching, which, without this name, would be very mediocre. Cheap we calls it, Knuth.

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We are certainly pleased and flattered by having with us this year a new literary genius, Mr. Arnold Melzer, brother to “Crazy,” on * who enlightens the Juniors and Seniors with his peppy views ethics, politics, history, women, etc. Ah, Yes! Those views!

“Wiener” Franzniann’s room has a new motto: ^Keep zilent with Zilisch.”

Isn’t it peculiar that under certain circumstances fat people can run faster than bullets can fly!

Our electrician Wcdde now works at Bethesda.

With sorrow we learned that we would be deprived of the football services of the gentle Eberhard when the season was but half over. There is this consolation, however, that the second team has his moral support.

The sage of the student body, our dear old “Tub,” has been gaining some practical information in dramatic art while reading Lessing’s *'Hamburgische Draniaturgie.” After displaying his physique on the stage once or twice more, he perhaps will get over his shyness.

On October 28th Kaspar journeyed home to attend the wed­ ding of his brother.

Alfons Engel and Alvin Degner were sorely disappointed last Tuesday when they weren’t allowed to vote here in Watertown.

They accordingly went to an attorney, and after being entertained for about two hours with clauses read from law books, they cranked up their little tin pony and traveled to their respective home towns to help save the country for La Follette.

Kuske’s mind waiulers too much when he hears the number 18. It always carries him back to Ixonia and takes his mind en­ tirely oft' the game. Therefore, out of deep courtesy toward Mr. Kuske’s personal interests, the team has deemed it advisable to change this number to 40 since there is less possibility that 40 should recall any such vivid memories in our hero’s iflind.

The Senior class has decided that any one of its members who is found without his class ring will treat the rest of the class to a chicken dinner. Messrs. Dornfeld and Wahl protested violently.

A scene in our Metropolis: Our Atlas Reinhard walking down Main street with a part of Watertown in each arm.

“Tuffy” Wegwart was here November fifth.

• “Cockie” is looking for linen tissue to wipe out all remi­ niscences of the month of October.

“Happy” Klein, ex '25, was married to Miss Erna Schauer on October 18th, on which occasion the Seniors were given a recep­ tion.

Saturday, November the 1st, Fritz Reuter was not at Fort Atkinson. “boodles” Timmcl and “Zip” Hess bummed to Milwaukee and —182—

anft :H成， saw the Marquette-Creighton game on November 1st.

A brilliant inhabitant of room 50 told me that La Follette also ran for president.

QIn-iEi Nntes.

The co-eds had a Hallowe'en party, October 31, in the Reci­ tation Hall. After a hilarious journey through Hades, where each one was knighted member l)y Pluto himself, and where all tasted the bitter waters of forgetfulness of the River Lethe, the enter­ tainment committee presented the girls with a very appropriate play "After the Game.” The dramatis personae were as follows: Grave and Reverend Seniors: Betty—Gertrude Thu row Nan— —Nina Pautsch Gay and Festive Juniors : Kit一Josephine Sproesser Polly—Margaret Mutchler Lighthearted and Loquacious Sophomores: Dixie—Margaret Schmeling Trixie—Severa Gamm Meek and Submissive Freshmen : Flora一Gertrude Fleischer Dora—Esther Hintzman The Maid: Jane—Irene Ihde The Halfback on the College Football Team: Jack—Irene Bolte Time: The Present. Place: A College town.

Act I. Nan's room一After the dance.

Act II. Nan’s room—After the game.

Act III. “Den” in the Club Mouse. After the Man. After a few initiation stunts a lunch was served and everyone left the building at 10:30 having had a scrumptious time. Nor must we forget to mention the solo given by Margaret Mutchler, “Just a Wearin’ For You.” " Miss Frieda Zeisler spent a few clays with Gertrude Thu row.

Gertrude Mueller and Mary Haggerty were Madison visitors.

The Rev. and Mrs. Reuschel of Kaukauna spent a few days with Gerda Reuschel.

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Gertrude Fleischer, Margaret Schmeling, and Margaret Mutchler spent a week-end in Milwaukee.

Ike thinks it，s about time that she’s quitting school. After taking a two-hour quiz in economics, she found that she was cut­ ting a wisdom tooth.

Elinor Mallow was surprised by the Tertia girls in honor of hejr birthday.

• Esther Mittag entertained the Quinta girls.

Severa Gamm had a dinner party for a few Quartaners in honor of her birthday.

N. A. P., }27.

Disappointment The half-back trains to get the guy Who mopped him last October— He hardens all his muscles, with Grim purpose, set and sober.

He gets in fighting shape, and learns Much rough and tumble knowledge— And then he learns his scrappy foe Has left the hostile college! 一M. L. —A poet walked into the woods and disappeared—has never since been heard of. No mystery about it, either—the squirrels got him.

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一Prof, (in trigonometry): Mittelstaedt, are you up? ―Well, the world progresses. About the only implement of tor­ ture left is the ukelele.—Ask Mittelstaedt about it.

—Even though deaf-mutes may be friendly, they are never on speaking terms. 一Advertisement: “Good piano for sale cheap; leaving city•” That piano must be using its legs.

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Like Most Men He: What time should I come?

She: Come after supper.

He: That’s what I was coming after.

—The Progressive Grocer.

—Knuth says: Diogenes was the first to use the expression, “You make a better door than a window.

—A. Melzer translates “malorum omnium radix est cupiditas” ： Cupid is the root of all evil.—Since when does he know ? 一Zimmie: Professor, do you still remember our old friend “Happy” Klein?

Prof: Euren Klassengenossen ? Der ist ja in den Stand der heiligen Ehe getreten. Ja, seht Ihr, dahin kann man es bringen. 一Prof.: Warum habeii Sie das so uebersetzt?

Emil: Es steht so in den Noten.

Prof: Singen Sie mal die Noten.

—Frank, A No. 1 : Sunday afternoons are stale up here. The only thing a person can do is to sleep, and even that gets tiresome.

A Slight Change The old-fashioned daughter got a shingle too, at times; but it was made of wood.

—Saved from the “Splinters.”

—Prof.: The old St. Paul’s church was Gothic, of course.

The present one is— Light-of-the-World Melzer: Episcopal! ―Prof.: Was ist eine Buechse ?

Sextaner: ’Ne Hose.

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—The Sophomores are developing peculiar tastes, of late.

Such expressions as Please pass the Alley Rat,” or “Please pass the Street Mouse” are not at all infrequent.

—Are you hoping that something- will turn up? barrel hoop and get your wish!

Go step on a

First Sign of Christmas 一Prof: (in Latin) Now what is the principal clause?

Caesar: Santa Claus.

—Liquid measure: one wild.

Two pints make one quart, two quarts make

—A penny has been found in the joke box. Try your luck at guessing. Maybe you will be able to guess the right description.

Could You Imagine Zimmie without his binoculars.

Wahl not giving his class ring away, Franzmann not dreaming of—o h well!

Konks not kissing his “Lizzy” good-night.

Rupp not going to Milwaukee for a month!

Nieman not singing “Mary.”

The Senator not soliciting votes.

Frank and Gruendemann “immer gut aufpassen•，’ Kionka not getting “red.” _ slipping _ ■ _ on a banana peel.

Krueger Dornfeld being so good that one can’t say anything about him.

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The Best is None Too Good For Our Trade —Therefore we would like to have the opportunity to show you a line of the best Suits and Overcoats for Little Money.

—Let us convince you that our —holds motto— — Value First — good.

—We are showing this year all the latest Shades and Colorings, with the new styles at prices that fit every man’s pocketbook. 一Suits and Overcoats from

$18t0 $45 Wegemann-Faber-Kaercher Co. “Value First Store**

The Open Door to Real Value-Giving Every one of the 571 Stores in this great institution is an “open door” to real value-giving.

The prices of the J. C. Penney Company are exceptionally low the year，rouncl，but it，s what you get here—the quality—tnat counts most.

Our policy of giving our customers the most of the best for the least money, is possible because of our large purchasing power and economical selling policies.

U7 MAIN STREET

WATERTOWN, WIS.

Star Lunch Restaurant Meals and Lunches Regular dinner from 1 1:00 to 2:00 Tables for Ladies

Ice Cream, Candies, Cigars，Cigarettes and Tobaccos.

Wm. Schubert, Prop.

604 Main Street

Aid Association for Lutherans APPLETON. WISCONSIN

Offers the Highest Grade Protection at the LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES It is the largest and best mutual surplus distributing Associa­ tion within the Syn­ odical Conference.

It pays sick, acci­ dent, total and perm­ anent disability, old age and death bene­ fits at rates which guarantee insurance at cost with absolute safety.

Also pays Cash Surrenders, Paid-Up and Ex­ tended Insurance.

Membership Nearly 40,000 Men and women admitted on equal terms. Every Luth­ eran of the Synodical Conference between 16 and 60 years of age is invited to join.

HOME OFFICE BUILDING Owned by Association

RESERVE OVER $3,000,000

Dr. FRANK F. SCHLUETER DENTIST Office Phone 156-W

Residence Phone 512-J

Watertown, Wis.

215 Main St.

If it’s Hardware WE

HAVE IT

NUFF SAID Give Us a Trial

Choice Christmas Candies

The Olympia MIKE SALLAS, Prop.

Remember the Folks at Home

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307 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

Cor. Second and Main Streets.

Football EVERYTHING IN POCKET CUTLERY and RAZORS Basketball Examine our line before buying and all kinds of Sporting Goods at

Salick’s Jeweler

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

Watertown's Exclusive CROCKERY STORE

A. SOHRWEIDE 210 So. Third Street

400 Main Street

Watertown. Wis.

AUG. GAMN CROCKERY CO.

W. L. Douglas Shoe Set the Leading Pace For Fall and Winter Fashions

A. KALIEBE 616 Main Street

A. KRAMP COMPANY The Largest Garage in the city.

615-617-619 Main Street

Watertown, Wis.

Somebody somewhere wants your photograph for Christmas Only you can give it

115 North Fourth Street

WATERTOWN’S

Piano,

INSTRUCTOR Pipe Organ Violin and Harmony

Studio 109 Main St., Third Floor Studio Phone 752-W Res. 318-J Hoffmann Building

AT THE SIGN OF

觅Ife (Sul&cu ^Tcintcnt A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. 612 Main St.

FURNITURE

Royal Rest Easy Chair F. C. KECK & COMPANY 110-112 Main Street

Watertown

HERMAN T. NOWACK Dealer in Groceries, Feed and Flour, Vegetables and Fruits m i: season. Telephone 595-J. Ill N. 4th St. Watertown, Wis.

White Palace

You will find a complete line of FRUITS of all kinds in season at

John E. Heismann CASH GROCER Phone 6 115 Main St.

WHEN YOU WANT

BERT C. FROEMMING 408 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

€arl 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

一 SMOKE—

BARBER SHOP First Class Work

LEADING STORE

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

UNITED CIGAR STORE Cigars, and Tobaccos of All Kinds HMagazines and Daily Papers 9 Main St.

“Und mancher ist im zwoelften yahr Fast klueger als sein vater war Da er die mutter nahm.”

—Goethe You students are Tastly wiser in some ways than we are.

Dare we suggest, however, that we know a little more about Lumber and Coal and their uses as we have had more experience in this line.

We should be glad to help and serve you.

Y^WKHPCROWLEY LUMBER COMPANY WATERTOWN, WIS. G. W. WEBER, Mgr.

PHONE 350

DOERR & LESCHINGER Plumbing and Sewerage Our Specialty 107 Fifth Street

Watertown, Wis.

High Grade Emblems and Stationery

unde & GpmeyerCo. -MihveLuk^o

l^laafiirxfon. Arcsdo Building

Where

As Represeixtod

Forty Years Experience

4EMBEP

as Insurance Agent

Strong and Reliable Companies Prompt and Careful Personal Attention

Policy Forms a Specialty

Carl E. Emmerling 一

INSUROR Office Phone 323-W 207 Eight Street

Residence Phone 174-J Watertown, Wisconsin

Where are you going, my pretty maid?”

Tni going amilking, sir,” she said.

In that dress, my pretty maid?”

No, young sir, in this bucket.”

There is no substitute for Butter

John Habhegger Co. MANUFACTURERS OF

Sweet Auburn Butter

Dr. E- J. Hoermann DENTIST Telephone No. 258

X-Ray

Watertown, Wis.

Comer First and Main Streets

FIRST CLASS WORK at

CLEANERS and DYERS DRY CLEANING PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF THE NATION. 412 Main St.

Phone 263J

Sim Block “THE

BARBER” Watertown

115 Third St

Jas. D. Casey Company PIANOS and PHONOGRAPHS on Easy Payment Plan RECORDS—ROLLS 119-121 Water St.

Watertown, Wis.

Otto Biefeld Company Heating, Plumbing & Piping Contractors Estimates Furnished Promptly

Service Barbershop

Stuebe Floral Co.

.25c Haircuts, weekdays.

35c Haircuts, Saturdays. .20c Shaves ---------------Clean, Sanitary, Careful Work

406 Main Street %

W.E. Volkmann,Prop.

215 N. Fourth Street

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Phone 464 All Floral Work Given Prompt Attention

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PALACE LUNCH 107 West Main St. Day and Night Service

Best of Service and Quality Foods

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ROTC UNIFORMS SIGMUND EISNER CO. RED BANK, N. J. New York Showrooms:

126 Fifth Ave.

College A_ Supply Co. BASEBALL

-FINEBASKETBALL

FOOTBALL

TENNIS SUPPLIES Catalog on request

Milwaukee, Wis.

JULIUS BAYER Wholesale and Retail Dealer in

MEATS AND SAUSAGES OF ALL KINDS Watertown'

Phone 25

Wisconsin

K0HLS-0E8TREICH CO.

Schnitger Motor Co.

Furniture and Undertaking

TAXI SERVICE AND STORAGE Dealers in MAXWELL and CHALMERS CARS Phone 264-W

Edison Phonographs and Rugs 607-613 Main St. Phone Call 1S0-W Residence Phone 16S-J GET YOUR

Fishing Tackle at Winkenwerder^ Hdw. Store 207 Main Street

BUTTERCUP BRAND OF BUTTER MADE BY

Watertown Butter & Chee se Company Manufacturers and Dealers in Butter and Cheese.

Phone 431-J

F. NEUMANN, Prop.

Watertown

200 First St. Next to Theatre

Telephone 680-J

Classic Sweet Shop H. C. Brandt, Prop.

Agency for WHITMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Chocolates.

Ice Cream

Candies

Cigars

105 Main Street

The Princess Confectionery

W. D. Sproesser Co. JEWELERS

George Spyros, Proprietor

Pianos and Victor Victrolas ICE CREAM, CANDIES AND CIGARS Watertown, Wis.

111 Main St

Phone No. 2S9-J

DR. J. R. CASANOVA DENTIST Telephone 714-J 107 N. First St.

Merchants Bank Annex

We Recommend

“Bostonian” SHOES

FOR

MEN

Leo Reusch & Son 210 West Main Street

E. H. Cook, M. D. Practice Limited to EYE,

EAR, NOSE THROAT

116 Third

Street

Phone 59-W

Geo. W. Spohn

215 Main St.

FOOTWEAR HEADQUARTERS Latest Styles and Lowest Prices Special Foot Correction by our Foot Orthopedic Department

Ed. Hinzmann BARBER

SHOP

AND

Spectacles and Eye Glasses Scientifically Fitted Hours 9to 4 Office—Hertel & Hoffmann Bldg.

Ed. Warner EAST END Barber Shop 602 Main St.

匯GER，SELECTRICSHOP

Watertown, Wis.

OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE

Behlke Drug Co. Corner First and Main Streets Watertown, Wis. Watertown's Leading

Shine & Hat Clean­ ing Parlor 410 Main St

E. Dubrick, Prop

F. E. Kosanke, M. D. Hoffmann Bldg.—109 Main Street Office Hours: 1 to 4 p. m. Except Sunday. 7 to 8 p. m. Mon., Wed. and Sat. Res, Telephone I2I-W

Office Telephone 60

OWEN，S DRUG STORE Corner Fifth and Main Streets.

Prescription Pharmacist Bring in your Kodak Films for Developing and Printing.

Agents for the Celebrated Evan’s Fountain Pens, price

$1.00

John C. Seager

BITTNER & TETZLAFF

Up-to-Date Barber Shop

Drugs 108 Main St.

Phone 99-J

Watertown, Wis.

John H. Klemann MUSIC STORE Pianos, Phonographs, Radios Headquarters for the Latest Records and Player Rolls Opposite Post Office 119 N. Second St.

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$20 $25 and up NEW OVERCOATS The Season’s Best Styles

$20t0 $35

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LITERARY Christmas, Poem ............ ...........

187

The Angel Legate........................

The German Work-Student.........

188 192

The Beginning and Growth of the American Merchant Marine

194

Weihnachtcn in der Brown Fam196 ilie 199 The History of Christmas.

200 Weihnachten .......................

EDITORIALS Christmas Sentiments ...............

201

Sanatoria ...................................

202 202

Bitter-Sweet ...............................

Should We Institute An Occa­ sional Debate in Our Literary Societies ?............................... 203 SEMINARY NOTES ...............

205

ALUMNI ....................................

206 210 212 214 217 218 220

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

EXCHANGES ............................

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

LOCALS _________ :________ CO-ED NOTES..........................

CAMPUS AND CLASSROOM.

THE BLACK AND RED

Volume XXVIII.

Watertown, Wis” December, 1924

Number 7

CHRISTMAS We all remember them, those early Christmas days, When bells ring out with simple, loving lays, And Christmas nights when, as the churchbells cease, The after-ring hangs like an incense, bearing peace.

The sun glints diamond-patterned in the snow, The lean trees shiver, creaking to and fro, The hard-packed snowpaths crunch neat'll passing feet, And all is coldly bright and clear and sweet; And from the latticed steeple-lofts the churchbells say Christ was born, Christ was born, Christ was born to-day.

The moon cuts slanting cold-blue shadows on the white Lying in drifted peace this Holy Night.

The lights of home gleam golden through the dark, Against the moon the elms stand gauntly stark; And from the church the bells spell out again, Peace on earth, Peace on earth, Peace on earth, good will toward men.

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Those olden, childhood Christmas days are past; But through the march of striding years their song will last.

Ringing their olden peaceful message down Faintly, as lights shine from a valley town, Those silver mellow bells that say Christ was born, Christ was born, Christ was born to-day. 一M. F. THE ANGEL LEGATE Alfred H. Maaske, ’28 Claude Brian was just like any other eleven-year-old schoolboy. He did not always tell the truth as did the supermen of history when they were schoolboys. Iiis communication was not always limited to “Yea, Yea,” or “Nay, Nay” as that of the Phar­ isaical boys of the good-little-boy Christmas story. His teacher, of course, mistrusted him as much as she did any other boy. If it had been otherwise, this story would never have been written.

It was a raw windy Deecember day. The sky was clear, and the sun sparkled in the crystal snow as if it shone clown upon niillions of glittering diamonds. The snow crunched beneath* Claude’s footsteps as he steadily labored his way toward school.

It was the last day before Chritmas vacation, and in his thoughts he was anticipating the afternoon program and the reception of his “swell present” by Ellen Edwards. Amid this pleasant train his eye. of thoughts a small round thing in the snow caught _ He kicked at it, and it fell with a silvery ring upon a bare spot in the sidewalk. It was a dollar! With the cupidity of boyhood lie snatched it up from the cold concrete, regarded it for a mo­ ment with large wondering eyes, and then gently hid it Vay in the corner of his pocket. Almost disbelieving his existence, he pursued his way, and after taking the dollar out of his pocket at least a dozen times to gloat over it, he finally arrived at school.

Claude found his playmates, as was usual in the winter months, all congregated in the old school woodshed. He showed them the dollar and, greatly excited, related to them his recent good fortune. With boyish admiration all crowded around him.

Only Frank DeBelle, Claude’s “rival in love,” was not interested.

If Claude had taken notice of Frank’s features, he might have seen that a brilliant idea had just presented itself to Frank’s mind.

The nine o’clock bell called the boys from their retreat. Each pupil took his seat in the school-room and began working*. This —188—

morning Miss Thompson, who usually greeted the pupils with a smile, was dejected. During the whole forenoon there was an unwonted tension in her voice. General uneasiness permeated the atmosphere of the school-room.

After the school had been dismissed for dinner, Frank went up to Miss Thompson’s desk and talked privately with her. At half past two the Christmas program was over,- and Ellen had thanked both Claude and Frank for their beautiful gifts to her.

Above the din of voices in the school-room Miss Thompson’s voice demanded attention. When all pupils had taken their seats, Miss Thompson began the closing address: “Christmas again is here with its glad tidings, with its universal celebrations, with its holly and mistletoe, with its Christmas trees and gifts. Christmas should be a clay of rejoicing for us, because Jesus Christ our Savior was horn on Christmas day to save sinners, to save all who have not obeyed God and who have broken his commandments. * * At this point Miss Thompson glanced at Claude, Let us all be lia])py this Christmas and with repentance bring our sins to Jesus. 1 tliank you all for the many gifts I have received to-day, and wisli vou all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”

Miss Thompson paused for a few minutes and then said falteringly, “I regret to say that \vc have a thief in our midst. The thief has stolen a dollar from my desk. He is not known exactly, but strong suspicion rests on someone. If the guilty one confeses and returns the dollar, he will be forgiven; if not, it will be necessary to search all pupils, and the gfiiilty person will be severely punished, not only by me, but also by his parents.”

Painful silence prevailed!

Claude sat in the first seat of the first row, and therefore he . first to be called upon. “Claude,” said Miss Thompson 'vas always severely, ‘‘Did you take the dollar from my desk?” “No ma’am.”

“Let me search your pockets; come here!”

Overcome by consternation. Claude stammered，“I—I have a dollar—here, teacher, but—but I found it一this morning on the way to school.”

“Sufficient. Someone has seen you take the money from my desk, and don’t try to add sin upon sin by lying out of it.** ivliss Thompson shifted about uneasily.----- “All are excused.”

The children all poured out of the entries, happy that vacation had arrived. Claude avoided everyone and stole home through an alley. Very few of his school-mates allowed the past incident to dwell long in their memories. Only one little girl thought of poor Claude. This little girl was Ellen, ancl this little girl walked home with Frank.

“Well,” said Frank with an air of importance, “Claude is —189—

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caught at last. If you knew all the things he did already,------.

Oh, the other kids is bad loo, but he’s the worst. I would never do nothin’ like he does. I bet his pa gives him a lot o’ lickins.”

Little Ellen’s blue eyes looked out from a bundle of winter wraps and a hat covering a blond head. In her heart dwelt the faith nf a child. Her mother had taught her many Bible stories, and Ellen knew how to apply them. “Claude never was such a bad boy,” she said. 4<Maybe he didn’t steal the teacher’s dollar; maybe he did find the one he had; he said he did. And besides, Frank DeBelle, you should feci sorry if he stole, and ask God to make Claude feel sorry for what he did. Mamma told me a story once. It was about Jesus; the teacher told us about Jesus to-day, you know. Mamma told me about the time Jesus was nailed to the cross for our sins. There was some sinners nailed to a cross on each side of Jesus. One sinner made fun of Jesus, but the other said to Jesus: ‘Remember me when you get to heaven.’ Jesus said to him, 4You are goin g to be with me in Heaven to-day.’ I know God will forgive Claude too.”

Ellen thought this story took effect upon Frank. Indeed it <lid, but not in the way Ellen thought it did. Frank hung his head Within himself he fell that there was something for him to repent of. By this time they had arrived at Frank’s home, and Frank and Ellen parted.

A few moments after she had excused her pupils, Miss Thompson found herself alone in the school-room. She sat in her chair behind the desk striving to keep back her tears. She had not yet arranged her books on the shelf as she had always done before leaving the school. The tick-tock of the old clock seemed to be a hammer knocking- at her heart. “I suppose,she said to the ink bottle, “All boys are full of boys’ tricks, but I cannot bear to think that one of my pupils should be a thief. And what will his dear parents say? They try to rear him as a Christian bui fail. Oh, may the Lord lead him to repentance and forgive his sin as I have taught the boy that the Lord would!’’ Miss Thompson arose, put on her galoshes, coat, and hat, locked the door of the school-house, and left.

Claude came home that night barely in time for supper, He . walked into the house without a word. His heart was heavy; his head swam. He wanted to tell his mother what had happened, but every time he tried, his courage failed him, and the words lodged in his throat. At the supper table his tearful eyes glim­ mered in the lamplight. Despite his efforts at hiding his tears, his mother saw them. Mothers always know when their children are in trouble. “What is the matter. Claude?” she asked.

“Oh, nothin’,” he answered. “The cold makes my eyes sore; they ache like everything.”

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I Supper was finished, grace was said, and Claude went upstairs to his bedroom. He threw himself into a chair by the win­ dow. Trees, snow-clad hills and the Gothic church spire were silhouetted against the horizon bathed in mellow moonlight. In­ numerable stars dotted the dark heavens. “Oh,” Claude thought, ••I only wish I could be the moon now. It can see everything, and Who was that? It was Ellen. She waved at Claude and asked him to come along downtown. He was soon with her carrying her little market basket.

As they again arrived at Claude’s house on the way back, Ellen comforted him with, “God will show the teacher you didn’t <lo it.”

Claude rushed into the house a little easier at heart, said good-night to his father and mother, and again went upstairs.

He had hardly reached his room when a soft rap sounded on the door below. The clock had just struck seven .He heard the door open; lie recognized Miss Thompson’s voice. Claude knew what was in store for him. His heart thumped violently against his ribs. He strained his ears to hear what was going on l>elow. Fear and hopelessness haunted him to wretchedness. The clour below again opened and closed, and Mr. Brian called sharply, “Claude.”

“W—what?" Claude swallowed the lump in his throat.

“Are you in bed?” :‘Nope.”

“Come down, right away.”

A pale face and a trembling figure appeared at the doorway.

The eyes of the boy were red from crying. He expected only the worst. Mr. Brian rested his elbow upon the table, stared angrily at Claude. Words froze upon Mrs. Brians lips. **Honest, pa,” whimpered Claude，“I didn’t steal no money from Miss Thompson; I found that doilar.” _ ..

Claude had lied before; Mr. Brian did not believe his side of the story. Despite Claude’s repeated denial, his father laid him across his knee and thwacked him with Claude’s ruler.

“Stop, Ben,” pleaded Mrs. Brian, “Not too roughly. “White ， with anger Mr. Brian set the boy down upon his feet. “Dont you know how great a sin it is to steal?” said Mrs. Brian sadly, looking at Claude. Don’t you remember anything you have learned from the Bible? You ought to be glad that God sent Jesus to earth on Christmas day. You ought to repent of your sins.”

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bed covering. He felt as though he would like to die. Only one gleam of hope remained for him : Ellen and God. And hoping, he prayed with the faith of Job. Fatigued with the cares of the day, he fell asleep where he lay. It seemed he had only slept a moment when someone gently grasped his shoulder. He awoke, and before his bed stood his mother, a broad, tender, motherly smile on her beautiful face.

“Hurry, dear; someone is downstairs and is waiting to see you.”

It was daylight, broad daylight. Claude arose from his bed and performed his morning toilet with all the speed possible. He could not iimagine who would come to see him at such an early hour. The2 angel that he had been praying for so fervently last night might have come to help him.

Hurrying down-stairs he was astounded to see Miss Thompson and Frank. The first thought that came to him was that more trouble was at hand. But Miss Thompson greeted him wih a smile. Shamefaced and abashed. Frank also greeted Claude, but with a voice choked and broken. Miss Thompson spoke.

“Frank has confessed to me this morning that he stole the dollar. He told me that he spent a restless night because he could not help thinking of the stories that Ellen had told him. He says that he knows that he is bad, and that if this Jesus can forgive sins, that is just what he wants. He wants to know more about Jesus. I have told him that God has forgiven him because Jesus died for him too. He said he believed me. but he wanted to see you, Claude.”

Frank tried to speak, but no words could express his inner­ most feelings. Claude's eyes swam in tears of joy. Frank under­ stood Claude’s feelings as only a child can. ****** Oil Christmas eve the church bells pealed out into the cold silent night. Not long after the faintest echo had died away in the distance, there arose from the little church the joyful chorus of children’s happy voices. Inside the church Claude, Ellen, and Frank cheerfully joined in with other children in the flickering light of the Christmas tret singing, “Glory to Gocl in the Highest, Peace on Earth : Good Will Toward Men:”

THE GERMAN WORK-STUDENT Germany, in consequence of the World War, has suffered heavy losses politically, socially, and financially ； but far more important is the paralysis which threatens her intellectual life.

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i ^Matk ^ : Germany could not stand. The intellectual life centers in the universities. The German students realize this, and that is per­ haps why we see them working very hard for the opportunity to attend the university. When we American boys speak of a German university student, we, for some unknown reason, imagine a rich, intelligent person somewhat on in years; and truly, just such were the average German university students ten vears ago. We have often read or heard of the carefree way in which German students enjoyed life. This has all disappeared.

After the World War students who had left school and enlisted in the army flocked back to the universities without money. Then came the fall of the value of the German mark. Those are two reasons why to-day we find many work-students in the universities.

What is a work-student ? Extreme necessity has created the German work-student. Last year nearly half the German uni­ versity students were forced to spend not only their vacations, but also their spare hours throughout the school year in mines, factories, banks, and all kinds of work-shops. This sarv not only that they might learn, but that they might live.

We find the work-students a sad, pale, and ill looking lot.

We see young _ faces on tall, frail figures, grown too fast without enough and proper food. Overwork in bad air, like that in mines and factories, and the lack of sleep make physical wrecks of them.

The healthy, well-dressed student of old has vanished. Some may look healthy, and occasionally you may hear a group come down the street singing some old student melody, but to most of them pleasure, comfort, and jollity are unknown. Badly dressed and fed, they live in constant uneasiness as to how they will finish their studies. One is inclined to think that they would lose their taste for loveliness ancl beauty, and their ambition to continue their studies; but still, we find them sticking to their aim and working hard to do so.

Much, however, is being done to help the work-students. \Velfare institutions have been organized in the un.ivefsiti.es to re­ lieve the distress among the students. These institutions are placed under the management of teachers ancl economic experts.

Some reliable students are given charge of the various dining rooms and labor markets which are provided for by these welfare institutions. It would be impossible for a student to pass his examinations successfully while spending most of his time work­ ing- During at least two terms before he plans to undergo his examinations he has to devote himself exclusively to his studies.

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funds which have been raised by Germany and various German countries. As soon as the graduated student is able, he must pay back the money that he borrowed from the society.

Having seen how the German work-student manages to get his education, we may ask, “What are the results, good or bad?”

The experiences of the work-student pave his way to practical work. Many work-students perhaps find more satisfaction in practical work than in their studies. Thus he is given a better chance to choose which he would rather do. And finally, the student who must earn his food and clothes and, in spite of this, at the same time passes his examinations with good standings must surely be a man of talent, determination, and will power, and will presumably prove a success in life and help Germany retain her intellectual pre-eminence.

—Erwin R. Scharf, *28.

THE BEGINNING AND GROWTH OF THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE G. Redlin,，28 Along the rugged sea-coast of Maine the American merchant marine, created to provide food for the colonist and developed to be a commercial power, had its early beginning.

In May, 1607, the Plymouth Company had founded a fishing colony on the west side of the mouth of the Kennebec river. To further their cod-fisheries, the settlers at once built the Virginia, a pretty pinnace of thirty tons, yet a paltry vessel in comparison with our modern ships. All this vessel carried was a sprit, jib, oars and sails, and a hull that partly decked the cargo. In this vessel the settlers made one journey from the Chesapeake Bay to England. The destruction, however, of this New England colony during the first harsh and cold winter dealt the American merchant marine its first blow.

In the same year the Jamestown colony attempted to create a merchant marine. Although a vessel of twelve tons was launched shortly after the landing of the first settlers, the Jamestown col­ ony never gained preeminence in commerce and was soon outrivaled by its northern neighbors, Dorchester, Richmond Island, and especially Salem and Boston.

In Dorchester the first sea-going vessel, the Blessing of the Bay, was launched on July 4, 1631,"a century and a half before our Independence Day. The owner of this craft was Governor John Winthrop. His ship carried pork to the Bermudas and in return brought oranges, lemons, and potatoes. In the same year, —194—

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The growth of this business was so rapid, that seven years after establishing the shipyard, John Winter had as many as sixty men employed.

In Puritanical Salem the impulse for fishing and the idea of building a vessel of 300 tons was preached in the people’s minds by their Puritan minister, Hugh Peters. This action of Salem, moreover, aroused the citizens of Boston. Angered over Hugh Peters’ enterprise, they built the Tirol, a ship of 100 tons burden, ancl in a few years they sent many more ships to sea than Salem.

After Boston first began to unfurl its sails on the ocean, the American merchant marine grew rapidly. This growth was probably due to the fact that the woodsmen and the farm hands as well as the ship owners ancl the crews of the colonial vessels, could “hand，reef, and steer.” But this was not the only cause of its growth in trade and power.

As early as 1660 the British Parliament saw the danger that would ensue if the American merchant marine were left unmo­ lested in its growth. With this view, to check the growth of the merchant marine, the British Parliament passed a series of acts. The first one of these to be passed was the Navigation Act of 1661, which enumerated the colonial products which could not be carried lawfully in any vessel except in British ships bound for England. This act was followed two years later by another act, which limited the colonial commerce with Europe to direct trade with England. This act in turn was followed by the Act of 1733, which was passed to stop all trade between the continental col­ onies and the West India colonies of the French and the Duch.

For one hundred years, however, especially under the rule of the prime minister Walpole, these laws were hardly enforced, and if enforced, they only gave the merchant marine more op­ portunities for growth. Many vessels engaged in secret trade, thereby reaping a handsome profit. On account of the danger involved, freight rates on the cargo carried were increased, and guns were placed on the ships. The dangers also cultivated the courage of the crew and love for enterprise, and thus made better sailors. Besides the above mentioned, slavery and the trade in molasses gave the merchant marine splendid opportunities for growth. In the middle of the eighteenth century Rhode Island gone had 120 vessels active in the slave trade, whereas Newport.

Rhode Island, had many more occupied in bringing molasses from the West Indies.

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our ships and impressed our seamen, were placed on the American coast from Casco Bay to Cape Henlopen.

It was hoped and expected that the Revolutionary war would remove all these stringent laws, but on the contrary matters grew worse. Not alone did England, by passing the Orders of Council, forbid the purchase and importation of American ships, a blow to our indus­ try of building ships for export; but also France, during the Reign of Terror and the reign of Napoleon, seized our ships and took our seamen. Napoleon alone confiscated ten million dollars worth of cargo from the American merchant marine. Despite all these difficulties the American merchant marine prospered. This prosperity, however, must, for the greater part, be ascribed to the ingenuity of Elias Derby.

Under his guidance the first systematic study of a ship model, with the view of increasing speed, was begun. With success favoring him, he soon had built a ship of 300-360 tons burden that could cross from Salem to France in eighteen days. It was also Elias Derby who, during the depressing1 period of the Revo­ lution, opened up trade with the Far East. The success of this trade was so great, that soon the markets of Canton, China, were flooded with American goods.

After having again after 1814 resumed trade with France and England, the American merchant marine flourished more than ever, until it reached its zenith in 1826, when over 92 per cent of all the tonnage exported and imported was carried in American ships. After 1826 the American merchant marine entered its decline for the mere reason that Congress, instead of furnishing' strength or means toward promoting our merchant marine, took off all preferential duties allowed upon goods imported in American ■ ships. Statistics show that this decline has continued to the present day. In 1915 only 10.1 per cent of all the tonnage exported and imported was carried in American ships.

Thus the merchant marine had grown, from a petty begin­ ning, to be an extensive maritime power; nevertheless, owing1 to the preference of the American people for foreign vessels, it has declined. This decline can again alone be changed into growth if every American citizen for his travels, for his exports, and for his imports takes advantage of our merchant marine.

WEIHNACTEN FUER DIE BROWN FAMILIE Heinrich Vogel, ’28 Es war ein kalter Dezember Abend. Der Schnee knarrte unter den Fuessen der unzaehligen Leute, die ihre Einkaeufe —196—

machten fuer die bevorstehenden Weinachten. Ein scharfer Nordwestwind wehte durch die belcbten Strassen der Stadt Milwaukee und spomte die Einkaeufer an, ihrc Schritte zu beschleunigen.

An einer Strassenecke stand ein halberfrorener zvvoelfjaehriger Zeitungsjunge und versuchte, seine Zeitungen an die vorbeieilenden Menschen abzusetzen. Es war eine Etraausgabe, und die Zeitungen verkauften sich gut. Dcr Knabe freute sich schon auf die Zeit, wenn er heim gehen und seiner Mutter von seinem guten Erfolg erzaehlen koennte; cla traten ploetzlich zwei groessere Zeitungsjungen vor unscrn klcinen Freund Herbert hin. “Du, such* dir eine andere Ecke, “sagte der eine von ihnen in grober VVeise. “Ja, setzte der andere hinzu, und mach’ schnell, sonst werden wir dir noch Beine machen.”

Der arme Herbert wusste erst nicht, was er tun sollte, aber als er wieder in die drohenden Gesichter der beiden Knaben sah, fueg^te er sich in sein Schicksal und suchte eine andere Ecke auf.

Diese war aber weitcr vom Geschaeftviertel entfernt und viel weniger belcbt als die andere, und hier wollten die Zeitungen einfach nicht weniger werden. Herbert war schon am Verzweifeln und wollte es fuer hofTnungslos aufgcben, hier seine Zeitungen zu verkaufen; (lenn es wurde immer kaelter und kaelter, und die Leute eilten um so schneller vorbei. Der scharfe Wind sauste nur so (lurch Herberts duenne zerrissene Kleider, und seine kleinen Hacnde waren schon starr und blau von Kaelte. Da kam ein wohlgekleideter, schehibar rcicher Mann die Strasse entlang.

Zuerst bemerkte er den kleinen Herbert nicht. Aber als er naeher kam, fiel ihm der arme Zeitungsjunge in die Augen, und ihm dauerte der arme zitternde Wicht. Mitleidig fragte er ihn, ob er sehr arm sei, wo er wohne, und ob er daheim genug zu essen haette.

Die Teilnahme des treuherzigen Mannes fuer ihn bewirkte eine solche Zutraulichkeit in Herbert, dass er dem Herrn Jones (denn der war es, obgleich Herbert ihn nicht kannte) seine ganze traurige Geschielite erzaehlte. “Bei uns, fing Herbert an, sielit’s traurig aus. Vater hat sich vor einem Jahr den Magenkrebs zugezogen. Mutter pflegte ihn sorgfaeltig, aber es wurde mit ihm immer schlimmer, und nach monatelangem Leiden starb er.

Mutter war jetzt mit uns drei Kindern allein in der Welt. Alle unsere geringe Habe war von der boesen Krankheit verschlungen, und Mutter versuchte, uns durch ihrer Haende Arbeit zu emaehren. Dies ging auch eine Zeitlang ziemlich gut, aber vor einer Woche verlor sie ihre Stelle, und jetzt wissen wir nicht. . was wir tun sollen. Mutter sucht nach Arbeit, kann. aber kerne Stelle bekommen, und jetzt wissen wir kaum, wo wir von Tag zu Tag unser Brot hemehmen sollen.” Dem gutherzigen Herrn Jones dauerte der arme Knabe, und er sagte zu ihm: "Gieb mir —197—

eine deiner Zeitungen.” Herbert gab ihm eine unci erhielt dafuer einen Dollar. “Hier，sagte Herr J ones, nimm dies und kauf’ euch etwas zu essen.” Herbert war hocherfreut, bedankte sich hoeflich fuer die Gabe und ging froehlich heimwaerts.

Dort aber sail es inzwischen traurig- aus. Es war ein kleines Iiaeuschen ini Arinenviertel. Das Wohnzimmer, welches zugleich als Kueclie und Esszimmer gebraucht wurde, war nur aufs duerftigste moebliert mit einem einfachen Tisch, einigen Stuehlen und einer Bank nahe am alien Ofen, der zugleich als Heiz- und Kochofen diente. In cler Ecke beim Ofen sass Frau Brown mit ihren z'vei juengeren Kindern, deni achtjaehrigen Harry und der zehnjaehrigen Margaret, und klagtc ihnen ihr Leid. “Kinder, sagte sie, diese Weihnacliten werden fuer euch wohl traurige sein.

Ich habe heute wieder den ganzen Tag nach einer Stelle gesucht, habe aber keine gefunden. Wenn Herbert nicht etwas mitbringt, muessen wir wieder ohne Abendbrot Zll Bett gehen.”

Da kam Herbert lieini und rief: “Mutter, denk dir nur, was mir heute passiert ist. Ich stand an meiner gewohnten Ecke und verkaufte meine Zeitungen, da kamen zwei grosse Jungen und trieben mich fort. Ich suchte eine an clere Ecke, aber dort verkauften sich die Zeitungen scli'ver. Schon wollte ich es aufgeben und heim kommen, als ein reicher Mann entlang kam und mich mitleidig fragte, ob ich sehr arm sei, wo ich wohne, und ob wir daheim genug zu essen haetten. Ich erzaehlte ihm unsere traurigen Verhaeltnisse, und er gab mir einen Dollar und sagte mir, ich solle uns etwas zu essen kaufen.” Die Mutter war hierueber erfreut und sagte: “Jetzt koennen wir wenigstens Abendbrot essen; aber morgen ist Weill nach ten, und da wird*s wohl traurig zugehen.”

Betruebt gingen (lie Kinder nach deni Abendessen zu Bett.

Fuer sie sollten diese Weihnachten freudenlos sein. Aber sie konnten sich cloch kaum "Weihnachten vorstellen ohne einen Weihnachtsbaum. Irgendwie, sie wussten nicht wie, aber irgend'vie, glaubten sie, wuerde es cloch noch anders werden. Traurig aber cloch einigermassen hollnungsvoll schliefen sie ein.

Doch als sie am Weihnachtsmorgen die Augen oeffneten, starrte ihnen die kalte, trostlose Wahrheit ins Angesicht. Kein bunter Weihnachtsbaum erfreute die Kinder; keine Geschenke waren ausgelegt fuer sie; es erschallten keine froehlichen Weinachtslieder.

Eben wollten sie sich zu ihrem aermlichen Fruehstueck hinsetzen. da klopfte es an cler Tuere. “Wer koennte wohl jetzt l)ei uns atiklopfen wollen?” sagte Frau Brown. Jemand muss die falsche Addresse gefunden haben.” Sie ging zur Tuere und oeffnete sie, Draussen stand Herr Jones, belaclen mit Packeten.

Er erkannte Herbert sogleich und rief: “Froehliche Weihnachten!

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^^4 Hier habe ich euch auch ein Baeumchen mitgebracht.”

Da waren Kleider fuer Margaret, Anzuege fuer Harry und Herbert, nebst Schuhen und anderen Kleidungsstuecken. An Spielsachen fehlte es auch nicht. Frau Brown erhielt ein Kuvert mit einem Geldschein. “Das ist nicht alles, sagte Herr Jones zu Frau Brown. Herbert sagte mir gestern von ihrer Arbeitslosigkeit.

Morgen sollen sie anfangen, in meinem Kaufladen als Verkaeuferen zu arbeiten.”

Die Kinder waren vor Freude stumm. “Wie koennen wir ihnen jemals danken fuer diese Wohltaten?” sagte Frau Brown.

“Eure Freude ist mir Danks genug, sage Herr Jones, doch stimmt mir ein froehliches Weihnachtslied an.” Die Kinder sangen auch von Herzensgrund ein Lied nacli dem andern. Herr Jones freute sich sichtlich ueber den froehlichen Gesang der hellen Kinderstimmen. Soldi froehliche Weihnachten hatten weder die Kinder noch Frau Brown noch Herr Jones je erlebt.

THE HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS Emil Kasischke, ’28.

Christmas is a festival of the Christian church, observed in the memory of the nativity of Christ, our Saviour. This festival derived its name from the two words, Christ and Mass. Thfe mass is a religious ceremony practised in the Roman Catholic church.

On this day the Roman Catholic church celebrates three masses, one at midnight, one at daybreak, and one in the course of the day. The mass of Christ was especially celebrated.

There was no uniformity in the period of observing the Nativity.

The early churches of the East and West held this festival at different periods; some kept it in April and May, others in Janu­ ary. In the Eastern church January was the usual date for the observance of the birth of Christ, and still continues to be the date in the Armenian church. ， By the fifth century, however, whether from the influence of some tradition, or from the desire to supplant heathen festivals, such as the Saturnalia of the Romans and the Yules of the Danes and Scandinavians, the 25th of December had been agreed upon as the date of the Nativity. Of the heathen festivals the Great Mother, which was one of the Roman festivals, observed in the honor of Cybele, the great goddess of nature, may have had some influence. . .

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Many beliefs and usages of the old Germans, as well as of the Greeks and Romans, passed over from Heathenism to Christianity and partly survived to the present day. The Church was struggling continually with the heathenish sentiments, by adding, for the purification of the customs and festivals of the pagan nations, its grand liturgy and dramatic representations of the birth of Christ and the early history of His life.

Hence the so-called “manger songs and the multitude of Christmas carols sprang into existence. From these observances, the Christmas trees, adorned with ornaments and gifts, originated.

Thus Christmas became the festival for all, young and old, rich and poor, high and low. The custom of adorning the Christmas tree has survived to the present time.

But the Christians who keep this festival of Christ lay more stress on keeping a clay in the memory of the Nativity of their Savior, than on selecting the exact and precise date of the event.

The spirit of Christmas is by far more important than the historical exactness of its taking place.

WEINACHTEN. Es fallen die wirbelnden Flocken Des Schnees zur Erde hernieder, Und hell ertoenen die Glocken Am heiligen Christtage wieder.

Sie laden zum glaenzenden Feste, Zur Kirche, wo Lieder all’ singen, Wo Kinder, ein jedes aufs Beste “Oil, du Froeliche” lass’n erklingen.

Dann eilen die Leute nach Iiause, Auch clort eine Feier zu haben; Und bald nach clem festlichen Schmause Folgt diese mit Christbaum und Gaben.

Des Baumes Schmuck und die Lichter Haben jetzt unsere Herzen erfreut, Es leuchten der Kinder Gesichter, ’Sist Froeliche Weinachten heut’. 一A. Werner, J28.

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CHRISTMAS SENTIMENTS Only a few more clays until the last recitation will be over :”1(1 our Christmas vacation will begin! This thought brings a feeling of joy to our hearts: and we have a reason to be glad, because Christmas, the day on which our Saviour was bom, will soon be here. But many of us do not realize why we should be glad at Christmas time. The thought of the gifts we shall re­ ceive. of the good things've shall have to eat, and of the freedom from studies for two and a half weeks, is uppermost in our minds.

If we have worked conscientiously during the past semester, we have a right to feel glad that we shall have no studying to do for several weeks, and deserve a vacation; hut we must not lose sight of the real joy of Christmas, that Christ the Saviour of the 'vorld was bom on that dav.

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perity fell to his lot. Christ crucified has no part in his Christmas.

The Christian, on the other hand, awaits the coming of Christmas with reverence and a sacred joy that cannot be found in the heart of an unbeliever. He also rests from his labors and gives good gifts on that day. But his joy is the joy of the smner to whom the Father has given the gift of a Savior. Him he worships in the family circle and in the company of the be­ lievers. Only the sinner who knows that the new-born Child is his Life and his Salvation, knows the real joy of Christmas.

—W. A., f2S.

SANITORIA The past few days we have noticed on our bulletin boards bulletins urging us to buy Christmas seals. These Xmas seals are sent out by the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Association, in order to raise money to maintain their institutions. It is true that this association is doing wonders for the people of the state in fighing that dreaded and dreadful disease, tuberculosis,, but we Lutherans should remember that there is a tuberculosis sani­ tarium owned by the Missouri Synod where not only healing for the body can be found but also healing for the soul, which is very much more important. This Lutheran Sanitorium, situated at Wheatridge, Colorado, takes in anyone who applies—when there is room. But ever since it opened, room has been lacking. In order to pay the expenses which poor inmates have not been able to pay and in order to enlarge their institution, the Wheatridge Sanatorium management also sells Xmas seals. Let us, therefore, try rather to support an institution that besides curing bodily ills also provides food for the soul. 一R. ’27.

BITTER-SWEET When we look at the success achieved through our campaign a bigger and better Black and Red, we experience a sort of bitter-sweet sensation. The first half of the campaign, that concerning the literary department, was quite successful; the second !ialf, concerning the editorial department, was rather disappointing. The Freshies responded nobly and cheerfully. They will not. we think, have to be ashamed of the December issue of the Black and Red. Sophs, what are you going to do? Let’s go them one better. Watch for a big Sophomore number.

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F~^Matk ^:j The campaign for the editorial department was more or less a failure. Perhaps the subject for discussion was not well-chosen.

Perhaps it did not arouse our interest. At any rate only one state­ ment came into our hands. And the author felt so abashed on seeing that he had the debating platform all for himself that he refused to put his name to it. His view is printed below. He says th.it he would like to hear the arguments of some one who doesn’t agree with him in the next issue.

But we have not given up hope. Therefore we are present­ ing tlK xjucstion : Do you think it would be advisable for Northwestern to enter into intercollegiate basketball ? Do not be afraid to explain your stand on :i certain question. Be frank; cypress your views.

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SHOULD WE INSTITUTE AN OCCASIONAL DEBATE IN OUR LITERARY SOCIETIES? In the November issue of the Black and Red the editorial staff urged that the editorial department of our magazine be made more interesting hv an occasional debate in its columns. A very linicly subject 'vas suggested, namely. ''Should We Institute An Occasional Debate in Our Literary Societies?” The writer of the following editorial wishes to present the first argument by writing to the afTirmativc of that question.

Last year the queston of introducing dcb.nting in our Literary Societies was brought up before a meeting, but met with little favor. This was unfortunate because, as the writer believes, de­ bating has many beneficial results. Our present literary numbers on the programs are more or less artificially presented. This, in most cases, is clue to the fact that the numbers are of little \ ital interest to the speaker. A speaker cannot speak an oration well unless he himself is really iterested in what lie is speaking.

A debate is always characterized a comparatively great interest -vliich the debaters take in saying what they wish to impress …cir audience with. In a debate the speaker expresses himslf to his audience more naturally, more interestingly, and more con， vincinglv, because he actually feels what he says. On the other hand, as our Literary Society numbers are now, the audience fre­ quently does not appreciate the orations because they have no important interest in them. The literary programs should give recreation and valuable information to the listeners.

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The beneficial results derived through debate work are many.

Debating gives excellent self-control. It trains one to keep his temper, and to be courteous while arguing. Moreover, such ora­ torical work teaches one to be natural on the stage, to think quickly and logically, and to use clear, exact language. Greater self-confidence is developed from debating than any other form of public speaking.

From a different view of debate work it has been found that debating trains one’s faculties to detect false, inconsistent reasonmg. A person who has learned to argue well and in a logical manner is • not easily led by false arguments and misapplied facts.

Constructive thinking is the invaluable lesson taught in debating.

There are many subjects of importance that could be dis­ cussed very profitably in our society meetings by means of debate.

These subjects would, after a debate, have a greater meaning to us. By this method of discussion we should learn both sides of a question, and we could then form a more complete and logical decision concerning the particular question debated.

The question of lack of time to properly prepare a debate is sometimes offered as an argument against taking up debating.

But it will be conceded that a debate may not, m our literary societies, of necessity call for much work. Our debates need not be deep research work. Just the main issues of each side of the question would be sufficient for our purpose. The material can easily be found in a public library. The notes for the debate can easily be picked out from such material, and with a little time arranged for presentation.

Since the literary numbers on our literary society programs ! are now presented quite mechanically,,since debating has so many beneficial results, and since our programs would be made much more interesting by an occasional debate, a question is pointedly asked in conclusion,一“Why not an occasional debate m our literary societies ?**

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Die Danktagsferien liegen nun hinter uns. Etliche unter uns verbrachten die Ferien daheiin bei den Eltern. Anclere besuchten Venvandte und Bekannte. Ein kleiner Teil blieb hier und genoss am 27. ein vortreffliches Turkeydinner. Sie waren damit recht zufrieden.

Das Seminar war bei clem Fussballspiel zwischen Carroll und Northwestern in Watertown gut vertreten.

Herr Kuckhahn wird jetzt auch zu denen gezaehlt, die mit halbabgeschnittenen Daumen einhergehen. Beim Brotschneiden hat er sich kuerzlich die Spitze seines Daumens abgeschnitten.

Es gibt unter uns sogenannte Jaeger. Zu denen gehoeren die Herren Engel, Siffring und Zorn. Kuerzlich fuhren sie nach Kohlsville, um dort in den Waeldern Hasen zu erleegen. Einen ganzen Tag durchstrciftcn sie Waelder und sahen nicht einmal cine Spur von Hasen. Dennoch haben sie viel Patronen verschossen. Sie werdcn wolil Treffuebungen gemacht ha ben.

Die Lutherische Hochschule veranstaltete am 23. November in der St. Johannes Kirches ein Orgelkonzert zur Erinnerung an Luthers Achtliederbuch, welches nun 400 Jahre alt ist. Herr Arthur Elke spielte die Orgel. Der Seminarchor trug bei dieser Gelegenheit Luthers Lieder „Mitten wir im Leben Sind” und ”Von Himmel hoch” vor. Pastor Dallman von Milwaukee hielt zur Gelegenheit des Konzerts einen Vortrag ueber “Luther the Hymnologist”.

Trotz des hereinbrechenden Winters macht Herr Lehmann jede Woche seine Ixoniareise. Er behauptet, dass die Hasenjagd ihn dorthin locke. Seine Zimmergenossen wollten das »nicht glauben. Als Beweis brachte Herr Lehmann einen erlegten Hasen mit. Am folgenden Tage hatte man in seinem Zimmer Hasenbraten. Nun sind seine Zimmergenossen bombenfest ueberzuegt, dass er wirklich auf die Hasenjagd geht.

Der Zoetus hat neulich einen neuen Mimeograph gekauft.

Bimler Gentz weckte uns eines Morgens eine viertel Stunde zu spaet. Um alles wieder in regelrechte Ordnung zu bringen, weckte er uns am folgenden eine halbe Stunde zu frueh. Aus Dankbarkeit fuer seine Liebestat verurteilte ihndie Corona zum Scheiterhaufen. .Die Herren Schuetze und Winter sollen am Danksagungstage ip Two Rivers ein Entenbraten genossen haben. . Sie behaupten, die Enten schmecken dort ebenso gut wie in Ixonia.

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am 29. November nacli Watertown. Von hier aus holten sie den Herrn Schlueter nach West Bend, wo er zur 35jahrigen Hochtzeitsfeier Horlamus Kltern die Musik zu liefern hatte.

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(As the regular editor af these notes, the assistant editor, was unavoidably absent from school when this column was to be compiled, I undertook the work for this month. Therefore, if it is not quite up to the standard, you will know on whom to lay the blame.一The Editor.)

I doubt whether the bill of fare we have to offer will satiate the inordinate appetite for news which the alumni possess. We have, however, besides a few side dishes one big dish which ought to appease their voracity to a certain extent. It consists n tue article we print below. It seems that ihc author of this once to^l us just what he didn’t like about the Alu'nni column and the J’.:!ack Red. Thus he proves !:imself to l)c cne of chose rare critics who not only criticizes tli：.* leftvis, Iv.st also helps to remedy ihem.

The main dish follows: THE EAST IN THE WEST Someone bearing the mysterious insignia of W. G. F. called my bluff.、Wonder if that’s another lodge ? of tar would Had the letters been K. K. K. the very smell _ . have scared me into writing. Now I do it amiably and with pleasure for the edification, entertainment, or possibly the amuse­ ment of the great “fraternal society”，knowing1 that “whoso serves —206—

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his (Alma Mater) well has no need of ancestors.” Isn’t that what Voltaire said?

Now, to begin with, you and I are friends, not because you cannot reach me except by radio, and that is painless, but rather for the reason that I want to ou r friend. You tossed a glove my way, and I caught it up e learn to give and take goodnaturedly out here in the West. Personally I am altogether happy that at a distance of two thousand miles I am free and unham­ pered to THINK—and to write.

Yes, I am still in the West. The powers that be in high places have not bid me “come”，and the powers that be in low places have not bid me go!” So I am here.

Glad to be here, too, out here where the West begins—and ends.

After all, “west” is a relative term. It does not necessarily mean direction, a geographical locus, mountains, forests, Indians, or cowboys. New York is said to rank high among the states in Indian population, and its vaudevilles present an occasional cow­ boy, though not of the stamp of those who frolic on our western rodeos and stampedes.

No, “west” cannot be so easily defined. The term is as elusive as the will-o-the-wisp. It is really a philosophical concept, for only the philosopher can differentiate twixt “west” and “east.”

Have you ever felt the hot blood of pioneering and adventure surge up within you, the spirit of “The Covered Wagon”, grip your soul? Well, that’s west. Has ever the insatiable desire to kick over the traces, break through conventions, overthrow cus­ toms, cast aside everything that is hide-bound and strait-jacketed and harnessed and stereotyped and threadbare—has that desire ever stolen over you? That’s west. The Vikings, Columbus, Drake and Magellan, the Pilgrim Fathers, Lewis and Clarke, the Forty-niners—all are natives of “The West.

Either you are active or passive, progressive or not, visionary or retrospective—either you are west or east.

The West? It is in all truth “the land of the free and the home of the brave”. Emphasis on “free”. The men and women who come west throw off all shackles, they leave behind their customs, ideas, politics, and the most sacred thing in their lives一their religion. That is to be deplored.

Queer, isn’t it? Yet it is a fact. Not a few of them have admitted to me, and some shamefacedly that they had had a good Lutheran parochial school training and had been regular attend­ ants at a Lutheran church—until they came west. <<Someho\v,,J they often confess, “since I came west I just don’t feel like going to church.”

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lagion. Here the spirit of latitudinarianism rules supreme. Ours is the playground of sectarianism. The West is astonishingly indififerent to all religion, especially the “old-fashioned” religion.

Out here one learns to think and speak of the East by con­ trast. It is that which the West is not. Stability, conservatism, orthodoxy一synonyms of “east”. We are chiefly concerned with the last, orthodoxy. I mean orthodoxy in its orthodox sense.

Geographically this much-mooted and little-defined thing, condition, or character is still rooted in the states surrounding the Great Lakes. Why the Lord has ordained it so to be chal­ lenges our human reason and wisdom. However, so it is. The stronghold of a pure gospel preaching is beyond all doubt, in the Middle States, known out here as the East. The Far-east is alto­ gether liberal, the South is extreme, and the West is indifferent.

The Near-east, the states of the lake region, alone have kept their religious equilibrium, chiefly because they are predominat­ ingly Lutheran and have been blessed with the pure preaching of the Gospel. Theirs is the salt of the earth, theirs the priceless pearl, and theirs the order—“Go ye!”

So we come to speak of the East in the West. That’s mission work.

Geographically, the West is the land of Horace Greeley ; topographically, the places where acres stand on edge; geologi­ cally, the country where rocks are red and rivers are green; characteristically, the land of varieties in people, industries, resources, landscape, and climate; spiritually, it is the land of Nod. To some it may be “half a world of burning sand, praying for a tree”，to others the home of “the murmuring pine and the hemlock”. I heard an eastern divine, who had just come to the end of a common trip with a missionary, pronounce it the land of “Strapazen” ； and Dame Rumor has it that in certain circles it is considered America’s Siberia. Be that as it may, I know many who look upon it as a paradise rediscovered.

Its history? If you mean church history―J. P. says every­ thing is church history anyway—two words form a fitting caption and tell the whole story, the words—TOO LATE. Yes, far too late, twenty years too late, as much of our mission work has been on various fields. We could have hundred-thousand-dollar churches in the West also, if we had not only said “go”，but had done more going.

Opportunity ? Lots of it. Eighty-five thousand Lutherans in Seattle who are not being served. Other large cities proportionate.

Sixty-five cities of 10(X) and over in the state of Washington without Lutheran services. So speak statistics; take them or leave them. Incidentally, how about that old argument that this field belongs to So-and-So ?

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Does it pay? Nowadays that word “pay” it apt to strike awe even into a good Lutheran. It all dep ends on what is meant.

Who is demanding the pay and for hat? Are we sent to drive bargain with the Gospel ? Incidentally, only incidentally, let us not forget that we are orthodox.

Difficulties? Always as many as we have opportunities.

Read a few of these: 1. “Has your church devotional services 1 2. ‘‘Do you or do you not admit fraternal organiza­ tions into your congregation ?'* 3 . uIch bin ja auch e Krist haba ja auch e Bible, nur bei cliesem herumrenen hat man ja kei Tisch worauf sie lege.’’

4. “Is Luther in any wav connected with your church ?

5. “Lutheran? What kind of a church is that? O yes. now I remember; it’s just like the Catholic church, only that the Lutheran priests marry!” 一From my repertoire of reminiscences.

Pioncer work never has been easy. There are the sturdy trees of unbelief to fell, the thick undergrowth of religious confusion lo clear away, the good seed of the Gospel to be planted.

One must ^ilso wait for the fields to grow white unto harvest.

Watchful waiting is not only a Wilsonian policy. It is the most difficult task of mission work, for it requires patience and faith; and in both we are usually found wanting. Do you plant your seed in the evening and expect a harvest the next morning ?

Was the Lord ever in a hurry ? Did He not say to those who would hurry Him, “mine hour is not yet come”？ Is it not true that the mills of Gocl grind slowly ? Does not the parable of the sower and his seed assume an extended period of timet There­ fore, whosoever would work in the western vineyard \yould do well to stock up in patience, for ours is a mision work in its truest sense; we cannot balance our books with the regular overflow of old-stock Lutherans. Hence, the definition of a successful missionfielcl being one. that becomes selfsupporting within two years does not and cannot apply to Washington, P. C. We need men of the East to g*o West on a different errand than that implied by Horace Greeley, who resolve to go before they graduated from the Seminary and have lost all hopes of being graduated to a seat near the “throne”，who resolve to go before the strings are torn and certain words become the saddest of tongue and pen, resolve to go when as freshmen they enter college，go without consulting with flesh and blood or the mamma-inla'v，go nbt for the purpose of experiment, adventure, or sight—209—

seeing, but go, go, because the West is the field and the com­ mission is—GO! By courtesy of The Western Breeze.

The Rev. H. Scherf. ’20. now at Berlin, Wisconsin, visited his brother here December 1, and also helped him to make arrangements for an operation which the younger Scherf shall undergo this Christmas vacation.

The Rev. Walter Schumann, *12, situated at Markesan, Wis., was in town to pay his father a visit December 2.

Perhaps it would interest you to know that Miss Margaret Ott, ’24, is taking a post graduate course in German at the University of Wisconsin. Waldemar Groth, ’22，is taking the same course there. The latter is doing some teaching at the same time.

Here is a little clipping from a Milwaukee paper that we in­ cidentally ran across: The Rev. William Kansier has arrived in Milwaukee to take charge of the vacant pastorate of St. Luke’s Lutheran church, Dover St. and Kinnickinnic Ave.，caused by the death of the late Rev. B. P. Nommensen. He will be installed Sunday morning by Prof. John Meyer, Theological seminary, Wauwatosa, who servecd the congregation during the interim. The Rev. Kansier came to Milwaukee from a pastorate in Reedsburg. He is a native of Manitowoc and was graduated from Northwestern college, Watertown, and the Theological seminary, Wauwatosa. His first pas­ torate was in Ellington. Prior to his call to Reedsburg he was for many years superintendent of the Lutheran Kinderfreund So­ ciety of Wisconsin.

The Rev. Erich Falk paid us another visit. This visit was made especially interesting when we saw that he had with him a deer that he had hunted clown in the North woods.

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The first half of December is the time when student activities go through the most profound changes, and are in consequence of the dispersion of interest and attention at a rather low ebb.

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Football is something to dream about as past. Now musical organizations, literary societies, collegiate clubs ancl the like come to the fore. This interest, however, is again tempered by the winter idols, basket-ball and skating. The male chorus was one of the first organizations to begin practice this year, and it is therefore well on in its work. Around a nucleus of 45 members left from last year the new material has been built to swell the number of voices to 60. The preliminary drill to take off the edges of the new voices is over, and the chorus is now working on,—besides various arrangements of our old Christmas songs一 such pieces as “Ecce Quomodo moritur” by Palestrina, Bach’s “Cum Sancto Spiritu”, “Adoramus Te’’，and “Glory to God in the Highest” l)y Pergolesi. Emil John has recently accepted the position of accompanist for the chorus. This will give the director. Prof. Bolle, more control over the execution at the rehearsals.

On December 18. on the evening before we close for the Christmas recess the chorus will feature in a Christmas program to be given in the college gymnasium. It is to be a celebration to refresh in our minds those tilings that Christmas means to us. 傘本本 Most of our readers know that we have two literary societies at Northwestern, the Philomathean and the Phi Gamma Rho. All members of the college department are qualified to join a literary society; applicants draw lots to decide to which society they are to belong. Each Saturday evening from two weeks before Christ­ mas until Easter the societies take turns in giving programs. The programs are arranged by masters 6f ceremonies, who are ap­ pointed by the presidents of the societies. The programs usually contain several original essays on different topics, the recitation ot some poems, readings, occasionally a play, and the great digestive fluid, music, in many different forms such as band, orchestra, vocal selections and instrumental solos. One of the faculty members acts as critic.

The spirit of rivalry between the two societies is not very strong because the competitive spirit has disappeared to a great extent with the going of the formal debate. It seems, however, that the sentiment among the members is to begin these debates again. They are no doubt a very good training for clear thinking, hut will our already crowded schedule bear the considerable expenditure of time necessary for the thorough preparation for a debate ? 氺

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A happy tone and simplicity of style and arrangement are at once noticeable in paging through the covers of the “Argus,” one of our newer exchanges, which hails from Findlay College, Findlay, Ohio. This paper is different from most exchanges in that the classes, clubs, and other school organizations are reported on individually, each of which has its own editor; a system whereby the diversities of style in the writing of these notes make their reading far less tedious than it is wont to be in the hands of. one columnist only. As it is, an outside reader gains a ve oyf fai〒 insight into the various organizations and the nature their work. The “Literary” articles are good; but the bare plot, although clothed in pleasant diction, is nothing new. We en­ joyed the story nevertheless. “True Value of Art” and “A Test of Righteousness”，the latter a sermonette on 1. Sam 12, 17 carry out a thought successfully. In proportion to the bulk and quality of the rest of the paper the editorials are too few and ought to deal also wih a- topic or two besides “the team” alone. While speaking1 of the team and athletics at this point we think the editor as captain of the team should prove a more spirited penman in his reports, although in his modesty he fit­ tingly anticipates these with a few introductory thoughts relating to “success of.athletics”. By the time of the next issue we hope the dearth of incoming exchanges will have subsided, so that the exchange editress can favor her readers with a more extensive account.

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The “Royal Purple” of Whitewater Normal School is pri­ marily a weekly newspaper in magazine form and carries out its purpose with success. But we find no “Literary” and a very scant Editorial” column, a fact in a college like Whitewater Normal School deserving of nothing short of censure. On second thought, perhaps there are eminent reasons for omitting these columns, but, nevertheless, there can be no argument that a story, an essay, or a poem are not an essential factor in the makeup of a good college paper of this kind. Various photographs, very clearly reproduced, are a feature of the November 26th issue. We note with interest the enthusiasm pro and con shown by the students in the matter of a proposed student council. Consider­ ing your school’s enrollment of 973 students we should be inclined toward accepting the arguments presented in favor of the insti­ tution.

"College Chips” for the latter half of November is a much improved paper, containing interesting reading matter. Especially commendable is the delightful cover design for Thanksgiving, as is also an addition of several new and tasteful column cuts. It is interesting to find an “Art Editor” on the list of staff members, devoted to the improvement of the paper’s outward appearance.

The editorials, dealing with topics of the day, and the literary number “The Far East in America’s Future” are also not found lacking in quality this month. The latter would have the scholars of our generation know more of the history and culture of the Eastern hemisphere as well as that of the European nations, be­ cause of the increasing commercial importance of the Far East and because of its social status, which the writer terms in the words of Lord Bcaconsfielci the “Asian mystery". A good poem is also usually to be found in “College Chips.” We think an ex­ change column would be a valuable addition to your paper.

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Seminary 6—Northwestern 27 On the 8th of November the alumni from the Seminary met our team and found that Northwestern has developed consider­ ably in football since their time. They scored but one touchclown, and that against the second team. After that our first team went in Si firing, Brandt, and Klcinke, who had always gone for gains in former years, could not budge our strong line.

But Northwestern^ driving back field broke through their lines for succesive long gains. In the first half two touchdowns were scored by our team and one goal kicked after touchdown. In the second half our team made its clowns 15 times, shoved the Sem down the field for a safety, and made two more touchdowns, beating the Sem by a score of 27-6. The line-up : The line-up: —Seminary Northwstern一 Grunwald P. Bretzmann R. E. Palmer Degner R.T. Kuckhahn Niemann R.G. Krueger Bittorf C. Behn K. Bretzmann L.G. Gentz Kuske L.T. Uetzmann Rosenhauer L.E. Weissgerber Roloff Q. Kleinke '/oecks L.H. Siffring Richards F. B. Brandt A. Kauber R.H. Referee: Binhammer; Umpire: Wendland; Head Linesman: Hillmer.

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Carroll 13—Northwestern 0 Northwestern^ best game was played on the 15 of November against Carroll. Carroll came down here with high expec­ tations. The Carroll Echo read before the game: "Carroll will have little trouble in providing the score-keeper with a good job when the two teams meet at Watertown on November 15. Car­ roll ought to be at least able to duplicate Lawrence’s 55-0 victory over the Goslings.” The game had hardly started, when Carroll's rooters saw that their team was up against a battle. A touchdown gave them a little confidence, but it was not to last very long, for our team was determined. In the first half, Northwestern made its downs live times, whereas Carroll made theirs only twice. After their touchdown the rest of the first quarter was played on Carroll’s territory and also the whole second quarter. Northwestern made repeated rushes toward Carroll’s goal, but lost the ball when within striking distance.

Between halves our rooters showed their loyal support to our team by entertaining the Carroll students with singing, playing, and marching in a long line with which they spelled a large N-O-R-T-H-W-E-S-T-E-R-N on the field. The second half, like the first, was hard fought. A few minutes before the end of the game Carroll managed to put across another touchdown.

The line-up : 一Carroll Northwestern— Schultz L.E. Hammen Black Kuske L.T. McMurrey K. Bretzmann L.G. Bray Bittorf C. Thornton Nieman R.G. Freckmann K. Melzer R.T. Dugon P. Bretzmann R. E. Lange Roloff Q. Barnt Voecks L.H. Landsverk H. Kauber F. B. Hofer A. Kauber R.H. Referee: Buck; Umpire: Winkelmann; Head Linesman: Wendland.

Milton 0— —Northwestern 0 The last game of the season was played November 21 against Milton. It was a rainy day, drizzling every minute of thp game. But neither side had much driving power in the mud.

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hard fought battle the game ended BASKETBALL

Now the students again leave football until next year and turn their interests to basketball. The rivalry is perhaps greater ✓nis year than it ever was in past years. Every team is living in great hopes to carry off the trophy this season.

As to the Seniors, they are nol blessed with an overabundance ot material as the other classes. Their number is limited; but it is not quantity, it is quality that counts. On quality, which they displayed last year, in taking the 1000 per cent from Jhe last year's champs, the Seniors are basing their hopes. The Seniors will have the same lineup as last year. Some may think that isn’t saying very much . We shall not make any predictions, time will tell. Remember, Seniors, it is your last year.

The Juniors lost one of their best players in their sturdy center, Sievert. This leaves them four players, but they live in hopes of filling this position. They are a scrappy bunch and will put up a good fight.

And now let's review the Sophomore camp. Many of their last year's players have discontinued their work. This leaves them also four veterans around whom they have to build a team. Although practice has already begun, they are still minus their sterling guards. Kauber and Voecks, who are nurs­ ing football injuries. Several new men, however, reported, who have had some experience. With these they hope to put out a formidable team.

The Freshies also believe in good prospects. Well, they have plenty of material.

In the preparatory department the main struggle will most likely be between the Tertianers and Quartaners. The Quintaners, however, say that they will put~in hard practice every (lay and give the leading team a good chase. What Sexta will 0o, no one knows. They don't say much, but are anxiously await­ ing the time when tliey also talk along.

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On November 22nd a huge box arrived from Milwaukee. We all thought it was a new piano. It was merely a new supply of Sta-comb for Gauerke.

“Schlav” was wondrously lopsided these last few days. , Rudolph Frank, prep., recently underwent an operation for appendicitis.

Wagner, the Demosthenes from Black Creek, now indulges rather heavily in Fleischmann's yeast to restore that Palmolive complexion.

The Freshies ought to be satisfied. They’re hogging this number of the Black and Red all for themselves.

This is the Freshie number. Help!■ Help!

On November 2nd Hubert S ieker vwent to Cooney on a visit to his brother-in-law, the Rev. Wm. Hass, *09.

Atzie Melzer is still going strong.

“Caesar” Sabrowsky and “Marti” Zilz solemnly assert that they will never, never desert Mr. J. Davis. (Cheer up, Johnny, now you’re getting the old-time support.)

Schewe, who couldn’t hail from any other place but Milwaukee, brags about the town as if he showed Solomon Juneau where to build it.

Fritz Reuter is busy making a few improvements on Goethe.

The only consolation that romantic chaps like Gruendemann and Frank have now is: “If winter comes, can spring be far behind?”

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1 we blame poor Ora for being insulted ? Pretty soon they’ll be singing: uOh, oh, Ora” instead of “No, no, Nora.”

“Boots” Koch, prep., with a “boiled” disposition, went home over the Thanksgiving weekend to rid himself of his half score of boils. He’s back again, however, with a thick head and again takes recourse to the College Hing-Fong bottle.

“Shorty” Eggert, ex ’24, and his wife were here on November 9th.

The new military uniforms certainly see a lot of wear during the first few weeks of their existence.

“Skeezix” Fenske went home on October 9th. After spend­ ing almost a week in the metropolis, he suddenly remembered that classes were still being held at Northwestern.

This is the Freshie number. Help! Help!

• Arnold Nieman, ’25, was elected on the all state second team by the “Ripon College Days.” Since then, so his roommates tell us, he has to buy new shirts because the old ones don’t fit him any more.

Our man of letters. Hilmar Krueger, was very sorry to find that lie had to go to a specialist in Milwaukee to have several teeth extracted.

There is one difference between Rip Van Winkle and Schlav. ensky—Old Rip woke up after twenty years.

Nota Bene: The calendar is getting old and thin.

Ruth Bolte, Elvira Jaeger, Margaret Ott，and Verena Strassberg visited the co-eds one Saturday.

Gerda Reuschel and Gertrude Eggert spent a week-end at the home of Leona Riedelbach.

All of the co-eds were able to he back, more or less, the day after Thanksgiving.

Marie Nommenson spent Thanksgiving at jiustisford The co-eds are busy with their Christmas lists and accounts.

Nevertheless they are eagerly watching every symptom of skating weather.

The age of knighthood is not vrt dead. Lady Sproesser chal­ lenge^ Lady Bolte to a duel to def-nd the honor of the Girls’ ^oom Mouse. The event took place in front of the recitation hall worked strenuously fashone memorable recess. Their sec —218—

I ioning new broadswords for the ones so ruthlessly shattered in the fierce combat. Alas, both combatants could not claim the victory, and by the unseen hand of merciless fate, Lady Bolte was ingloriously defeated and was rushed to the safe haven of the Girls’ Room for repairs. Never before had the old recitation hall witnessed such dexterous and peerless fighting for so noble a cause.

One Tuesday about twenty-five of the girls appeared in the gym, ready to begin hard fighting in basket-ball. The prospects for the future are still brighter for many more have promised to come after the Christmas rush. After they had a little tussle with dumbbells they began regular really and truly basket-ball practice.

The editor of this column showed up most illustriously by making a basket. All's well that ends well; so it’s time to stop now.

BEWARE! V. B. A Bunch of Bally Boosters began busily to baffle the bunch by boldly building a brilliant band of Pente Betas. Beautiful Blossoms began the beginning under the beams of the bleachers in the beams of the bright and brilliant moon. Bashful Bittie and Baby, brawny Benny and Bobby, and beaming Billy bedecked the bedewed campus beyond bedtime, bound to base the basis of the brilliant Pente Beta along bountiful and benevolent boundariesThey berated baroque by-laws. With brisk babbling they bound themselves to be true and not betray their betrothal to their be­ loved Pente Beta. 一N. A. P., ’27.

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As the dusk of the closing year falls upon the final issue of this our illustrious column, we make our bow to that brilliant aggregation of stay-com1)ecl heads, that illustrious group of widebelted, wide-trousered young gentry, that collection of the coun­ try's greatest wits, that association of embryonic young Romeos whose listerined voices we hear upon all sides—the Freshmen, colloquuially known as the Frosh.

The Freshmen nowadays have reached such a high stage of development that the Seniors are occasionally overheard to say: “If I were not a Senior, then surely would I like to be a Freshie.”

(Freshies, deposit your quarters in the joke box.)

FRESHMAN FANTASY I’d love to live on milkweed pies, By crystal artic seas, And gaze in alligators’ eyes Beneath the green palm trees.

I’d like to eat fresh limestone buns And brush my teeth with Lux To play with Cleopatra* s sons And flirt with sacred ducks.

I d like to lay upon my back And watch green cheeses fly.

Perhaps you wonder what this means, Well, frankly, so do I. — Finkstein.

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ASPIRATIONS I wish I were a Freshman, A Freshman bright and cute; A Sophomore has to buck all day And has no fun to boot.

J wish 1 were a Freshman, A Freshman very gay; A Junior has to mind the “Preps” And watch them day by day.

I wish I were n Freshman, A Freshman without care; A Senior with his rings and things Is always in the air.

It surely is a glorious thing To be a Freshman bold; To take one last hilarious fling At life before we're old.

—Goldschmidt.

FRESHMAN LOGIC All tnen are fools.

I’m a man.

There's an exception to every rule.

WHEN I WAS A FRESHIE I TOO THOUGHT— That there was nothing to be compared with a Freshie; That the college was there for Freshies; That I was very closely watched by the talkative sex; That we were the hard-boiled guys of the campus; That we’cl walk off with the basketball championship; That we were hogging the college’s class, wit, and humor; That we’d be “some boys” when we got to be Seniors.

—A Pessimistic Senior. 一Professor: Find four odd integers whose sum is A. Do you know what odd means.

Freshie: Peculiar.

—Caesar (in restaurant): How’s the chicken to-day?

Waitress: Fine, henv’s yourself ?

He Knows It! 一Professor: What is a groundhog?

Bretzic: Sausage.

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一On the blackboard in Professor Binliammer’s classroom were written numerous trigonometric formulas. Above,below, and on the side of these was written the word “Save”一-merely a word to the janitor.

Historians relate that when, in the middle of a period, a Freshie noticed that word, he rushed to the front from the rear of the room, shouting enthusiastically “To the rescue! To the rescue!” 一Adv: Green Freshman.

Ready to Oblige 一Rosie (in restaurant) : Hey, there!

Waiter: Yes, sir; how will you have it? 一It’s only a matter of time, and he’ll say, ‘Madam, it’s getting thin on top.’ ”一The Freshie girls don’t seem to worry.

He Should Know —Professor: Give me the name of the largest diamond.

Zilz: The Ace. Month’s Best Joke —The new boysroom.

—“The happiest people are those young enough to think the back seat was made to hold six,”一How about the Senator when he goes to Milwaukee ?

A Slight Error —Voice on phone: John Smith is sick and can’t attend classes to-day. He requested me to notify you.

Dr. Wilhelm: All right. Who is this speaking?

“This is niy roommate.

—T. M. 一Kionka says: I don’t mind if a cylinder misses, as long as it isn’t the whole car some day.

—Professor: Was ist ein Wegelagerer ?

“A traffic cop.”

Polite Under Temptation —Aunt: And were you a very good little girl at church this morning, Sallie?

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Sallie: Oh, yes,,Aunty. A man offered me a big plateful of money, and I said ,“No, thank you.” 一Legion Weekly.

—Found: A hairpin in the joke box. If any one of the dor­ mitory thinks he has a claim to it, he may inquire at Room 572, South Tower. (Below the recitation hall.)

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The United Cigar Store.

HARDWARE D. & F. Kusel Wm. G. PritzlaflF Co. Winken'verder

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For Xmas WE ARE SHOWING A COMPLETE LINE OF SHIRTS, NECKHEAR, PAJAMAS, NIGHT ROBES, LOUNGING ROBES, HATS, CAPS. INITIAL BELTS and BUCKLES—Enough Said, We Simply Want You to Take Enough Time to Come In and See Our Display.

Wegemann-Faber-Kaercher Co. “Value First Store”

Christmas Greetings To All Our ADVERTISERS From the

Advertising Manager

WATERTOWN’S INSTRUCTOR Pipe Organ Piano, Violin and Harmony Studio 109 Main St., Third Floor Res, 318-J Studio Phone 752-W Hoffmann Building

AT THE SIGN OF

^\)t (Solbcu ^Tantcrn A CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. 612 Main St.

FURNITURE

LEADING STORE

Royal Rest Easy Chair F. C. KECK & COMPANY 110-112 Main Street

Watertown

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.

John E. Heismann

White Palace

CASH GROCER Phone 6 115 Main St.

WHEN YOU WANT

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BARBER SHOP First Class Work BERT C. FROEMMING 408 Main St.

Waterto'vn, Wis.

Qleirl Dealer in RELIABLE FURNITURE UNDERTAKER and LICENSED EMBALMER PRIVATE CHAPEL UP-TO-DATE EQUIPMENT 313 Main Street Mrs. T. B. Ran, 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 Stationery, Candies, Notions and Fancy Goods.

W.

F. Cruetzmachor

UNTTED^CIGAR STORE Cigars, and Tobaccos of All Kinds Magazines and Daily Papers 9 Main St.

Finest Photoplays 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

PAINTER AND

614 Main St. 0. F. KURZWEG

DECORATOR

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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Dr. E. J. Hoermann DENTIST Telephone No. 258

X-Ray

Watertown, Wis.

Corner First and Main Streets

FIRST CLASS WORK

Vogue

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CLEANERS and DYERS DRY CLEANING PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF THE NATION. 412 Main St.

Phone 263J

Sim Block “THE

BARBER” Watertown

115 Third St.

Jas. D. Casey Company PIANOS and PHONOGRAPHS on Easy Payment Plan RECORDS—ROLLS 119-121 Water St.

Watertown, Wis.

Otto Biefeld Company Heating, Plumbing & Piping Contractors Estimates Furnished Promptly

DR. J. R. CASANOVA .

DENTIST Telephone 714-J 107 N. First St.

Merchants Bank Annex

We Recommend

“Bostonian” SHOES FOR MEN

Leo Reusch & Son 210 West Main Street

WWmLECTRICSHOP 116 Third

Street

Phone 59-W

Geo. W. Spohn

215 Main St.

FOOTWEAR HEADQUARTERS Latest Styles and Lowest Prices Special Foot Correction by our Foot Orthopedic Department.

E. H. Cook, M. D. Ed. Hinzmann Practice Limited to EYE,

EAR, NOSE THROAT

BARBER SHOP AND

Spectacles and Eye Glasses Scientifically Fitted Hours 9to 4 Office—Hertel & Hoffmann Bldg.

Ed. Warner EAST END Barber Shop 602 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE

Behlke Drug Co. Corner First and Main Streets Watertown, Wis. Watertown’s Leading

^hine & Hat Cleanmg Parlor 410 Main St

E. Dubrick, Prop

BO YSA Pair of Leather Sole Felt Slippers Will Keep Your Feet Warm and Save the Doctor’s The Pair Bill.

$1.85

MEYERS *WSHOEF STORE,

Fresh Films For Your Camera All Sizes in Stock

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Huth & Hoyer DR. O. H. MOEN

DRUG STORE

DENTIST 204 MAIN ST.

X-Ray

Masonic Temple

Phone 609-J

Watertown

MEYER’S H溫hSfed HAMS and BACON Phone 553-W 212 North Second St. Watertown, Wis.

Students

Kroeoers Central Market

Let Max the Barber

Fruits and Vegetables in season.

Staple and Fancy Groceries.

DO YOUR WORK.

Phone 296-W Opp. Postoffice 200 Madison St

NO NEED TO LOOK FURTHER JUST

Loeffler & Benke Floral Shop 104 Main Street Phone 649-J

Haircuts, weekdays..

Haircuts, Saturdays.

Shaves .....................

•25c .35c 20c

113 North Fourth St. MAX GOSSFELD, Proprietor

Thousands of Xmas Gifts ARE HERE—JUST WAITING TO BE PICKED OUT. Christmas morning, thousands of packages will be —And， opened with pleased surprise—packages containing gift-thi ngs that are today just the regular merchandise of the store, bu t it will be your generosity and friendship that will glorify them into delightful gifts. In appreciation of your past patronage we have given earnest care to the selection of the goods that has made them worthy of carrying the messages of love and friendship that will go with them to the ones to whom they shall be sent.

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Wm. Gorder Co. Coal, Wood, Coke, Sewer Pipe —AND—

Building Material 60S Main Street

Telephone 33-1R

F. E. Kosanke, M. Dt Hoffmann Bldg.一109 Main Street Office Hours: 1 to 4 p. m. Except Sunday. 7 to 8 p. m. Mon., Wed. and Sat. Res, Telephone /21-IV

Office Telephone 60

OWEN’S DRUG STORE Corner Fifth and Main Streets.

Prescription Pharmacist Bring in your Kodak Films for Developing and Printing.

Agents for the 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 MUSIC STORE Pianos, Phonographs, Radios Headquarters for the Latest Records and Player Rolls Opposite Post Office 119 N. Second St.

Ma^e Your Christmas Beautiful WITH FLOWERS FROM

Stuebes Floral Shop WE ARE IN A POSITION TO FILL ALL ORDERS— LARGE OR SMALL 406 MAIN STREET

WATERTOWN, WIS.

PLAN ON HEARING THE

ELCHUCO INSTRUMENTAL TRIO NEXT JANUARY—COLLEGE GYM

DOERR & LESCHINGER Plumbing and Sewerage Our Specialty 107 Fifth Street

Watertown, Wis.

High Grade Emblems and Stationery

3unde & ClpmeyerCo. Jewelers •PleaWaforx Arcado Dulldin^

Where Quality Is As Ropreseivtod

I

Forty Years Experience

Strong and Reliable Companies

as Insurance Agent jNATIONALf ASSOCIATION

Policy Forms a Specialty

Prompt and Careful Personal Attention

Carl E. Emmerling INSUROR Office Phone 323-W 207 Eight Street

Residence Phone 174-J Watertown, Wisconsin

Restaurant Proprietor—“Our violinist was offered $1,000 for * his instrument last week.”

Guest—“I can’t go that high, but I’ll offer him $10 if lie’ll quit right now.

—Boston Transcript.

There is no substitute for Butter

John Habhegger Co. MANUFACTURERS OF

Sweet Auburn Butter

W. L. Douglas Shoe Set the Leading Pace For Fall and Winter Fashions

A. KALIEBE 616 Main Street

A. KRAMP COMPANY The Largest Garage in the city.

615-617-619 Main Street

Watertown, Wis.

The Denninger PHONE 263-W

115 NORTH FOURTH ST.

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Dr. FRANK F. SCHLUETER DENTIST Office Phone 156-W

Residence Phone 512-J

215 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

If it’s Hardware WE HAVE IT NUFF SAID Give Us a Trial

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Choice Christmas Candies

The Olympia MIKE SALLAS, Prop.

Remember the Folks at Home

"^HARDWARE THATS ON THE SQUARE'

307 Main St,

Watertown, Wis.

Basketball and all kinds of Sporting Goods at

Cor. Second and Main Streets.

EVERYTHING IN POCKET CUTLERY and RAZORS Examine our line before buying

D. & F. Kusel Co.

Salick’s Jeweler

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

Watertown’s Exclusive CROCKERY STORE

A. SOHRWEIDE 210 So. Third Street

Watertown. Wis.

AUG. GAMM CROCKERY CO. 400 Main Street

Star Lunch Restaurant Meals and Lunches Regular dinner from 1 1:00 to 2:00 Tables for Ladies

Ice Cream，Candies, Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobaccos.

Wm. Schubert, Prop.

604 Main Street

Aid Association for Lutherans APPLETON, WISCONSIN

Offers the Highest Grade Protection at the LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES It is the largest and best ^ mutual surplus distributing Associa­ tion within the Syn­ odical Conference.

It pays sick, acci­ dent, total and permanent disability, old age and death bene- | =1 fits at rates which guarantee insuranci oil at cost with absolute ^ safety.

Also pays Cash .7Surrenders, Paid-Up and ExHOME OFFICE BUILDING Owned by Association tended Insurance.

Membership Nearly 40,000 Men and women admitted on equal terms. Every Lutheran of the Synodical Conference between 16 and 60 year今.of age is invited to join.

RESERVE OVER $3,000,000

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

TO ALL STUDENTS DOERR WISHES Xmas and New Year Greetings

The Doerr Pharmacy 109 W. Main Street

deposit your funds with this bank and make all payments by check.

No matter how small••your account will receive careful attention.

Bank of Watertown The Oldest Bank in Watertown

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WILKOWSRI BROS. HIGH

LIFE

CIGAR

A. WIGGENHORN & SON JEWELERS

Here is volume, variety and value—the strongest clothing trinity Here is a whole store wholly dedicated to the apparel needs of well dressed men. Here is every popular, style and color in new models of suits and overcoats. .........NEW SUITS with 2 Pairs of Pants

$20 $25 and up NEW OVERCOATS The Season^ Best Styles

$20$35

i&hempf Copyright 1924

Hoffmann-Kelly Co” Inc. Custom Tailors Clothing - Furnishings

Purity Bread

no substitute

ore s Quality

Stupka’s Bake Shop 618 Main Street

JULIUS BAYER Wholesale and Retail Dealer in

MEATS AND SAUSAGES OF ALL KINDS Watertown

Wisconsin

Phone 25

KOHLS-OKTREICH CO.

Schnitger Motor Co.

Furniture and Undertaking

TAXI SERVICE AND STORAGE

Edison Phonographs and Rugs 607-613 Main St. Phone Call 1S0-W Residence Phone 165-J GET YOUR

Fishing Tackle at Winkenwerder's Hdw. Store 207 Main Street

F. NEUMANN, Prop.

Dealers in MAXWELL and CHALMERS CARS Phone 264-W Watertown

200 First St. Next to Theatre

Telephone 680-J

Classic Sweet Shop H. C. Brandt, Prop.

BUTTERCUP BRAND OF BUTTER MADE BY

Watertown Butter & Cheese Company Manufacturers and Dealers in Butter and Chrese.

Phone 431-J

Agency for WHITMAN'S 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

Service Barbershop .25c •35c .20c

Haircuts, weekdays.

Haircuts, Saturdays.

Shaves.....................

Clean, Sanitary, Careful Work

W. E. Volkmann,Prop.

PATRONIZE vBIack and Red*

ADVERTISERS

215 N. Fourth Street

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PALACE LUNCH 107 West Main St. Best of Service and Quality Foods

Day and Night Service

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ROTC UNIFORMS SIGMUND EISNER CO. RED BANK, N. J. New York Showrooms: 126 Fifth Ave.

College Athletic Supply Co. baseball

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FOOTBALL

TENNIS SUPPLIES Catalog on request

Milwaukee, Wis.

Dr.T.C. H. Abelmann SALLY ANN BAKE SHOP ORIGINATORS OF

QUALITY BAKED GOODS H. W. KRAMP, Proprietor

BENTZIN，S At the Sharp Corner

Phone 214 Retailer of Quality Foods

PROGRESS FOR WATERTOWN

Watertown Chamber of Commerce 320 Main Street It is a Doer! It changes thought to action; wishes to accomplishments, h encourages service, co-operation, civic pride and individual responsibility.

So long as there is a margin between what the city 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.

JOIN NOW—WATERTOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Young Men’s College and High School Clothes The Styles these young men seek are here in. abundance;一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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CORNER SOFT Tetzlaff’s Grocery S HARP DRINK jPARLOR and CONE BAKERY

5th and Western

FINE FRUITS and CANDIES FANCY GROCERIES

F. SOMMER & SON, Propritors

Lady at Piano—“Do you recognize this?”

Famous Composer一“Er—I’m afraid not.”

Lady—“Why, you funny man, it’s one of your own.”

Jaeger Manufacturing Co. (Incorporated)

Sash, Doors, Interior Finish and Store Fixtures

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By Way of Introduction, Poem 224 224 Afraid ..........................

Pudge’s.Victory ..........

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Magna Carta ------------

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When the Whistle Blew

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EDITORIALS The Case of Slang

236

The Little Five …

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Optimism vs Pessimism

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Courtesy on the Basketball Floor 239 239 The Sophs Pull Through

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COLLEGE NOTES .

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THE BLACK AND RED

Volume XXVIII.

Watertown, Wis., January, 1925

Number 8

BY WAY OF INTRODUCTION In solemn veneration, And respectful admiration We dedicate this number to the Soph, Newly come from his vacation, Eloquent in self-laudation.

Yet, although we slyly laugh, It’s in solemn veneration And respectful admiration That we dedicate this number to the supercilious Soph.

AFRAID Herbert J. Wackerfuss, ’27 The ice on the Merrimac river was out. This meant that the skating season was almost over unless there should be another cold spell that would make the new ice thick enough to be safe.

Of course the boys of Fitchville were disappointed to think there might be no more skating, and some of the bolder were out one afternoon to make the most of what ice remained. Walter Bogart and his chum, Wesley Frost, decided to join them.

“We’ll go up to the brick yard,” said Walter. “There’s an inlet there and I don’t think the ice there has gone out yet. Let’s go around by Brook street and take a look at the dam.”

When the boys came abreaSt of the dam they stopped a minute to watch the water, bearing great cakes of ice, thunder over and crash on the rocks thirty-five feet below. As the cake?

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of ice reached the dam they would project over the crest in their hang there till the force of the water toppled them over in their headlong descent.

“The ice is about ten inches thick,” said Wesley. “And look Walter, most of the cakes appear to ground on the dam before they go over. The water isn’t very high yet.”

“No,” replied Walter. “The flood hasn’t begun to come from the hills yet. Sam Parker, who was in Middleton yesterday says the ice there is still solid all the way across. But come on!

We won’t have any time to skate if we don’t hurry.”

They reached the inlet about half a mile above the dam.

There, as they had expected, they found a fairly large sheet of solid ice still fast to the shore. On the cliannel side there was open water with large cakes of ice floating sluggishly along- But the ice in the inlet seemed safe enough, for a number of othei boys already had been skating there.

For two hours the boys enjoyed the skating. Then, beginning to tire, the two chums stood at the edge of the solid ice anc watched the big. cakes .float by. Some of them ground againsthe ice in the inlet.

“We could aboard one of them and take a ride,” said Wesley in a spirit of pretended daring. “Come on! Let’s try it.’’

He looked at Walter mischievously.

“Don’t l〕e foolish,” said Walter shortly. His tone nettled Wesley.

“Huh!” lie grunted, “I guess you’re afraid.

Walter flushed, “i’m no more afraid than you are/* he re­ lied. “But I’m not a fool. It wouldn't be safe, and you know Wesley’s spirit was fully aroused. “G’wan,” he snapped, “don’t preach. I’m going to try it.” He turned and skated up stream along the edge of the ice. Then he stopped at the upper end of the inlet and took off his skates.

“Wes!” called Walter, “don’t do it! You might get carried out so far you couldn’t jump back!’’

But Wesley did not heed him. A huge cake of ice, perhap; ten by twenty feet, ground against the firm ice and Wesley stepped aboard it. It floated out two or three feet and kept on down stream with Wesley aboard. Wesley grinned across at his chum, who had skated after him and was now keeping abreast of the cake as it floated slowly along.

“You see,” said Wesley triumphantly, “there’s nothing to be afraid of. I can jump back any time I wish.” off his skates and But Walter was uneasy:t •He snapped _ carried them in one hand. “Better jump now, Wes,” he advised anxiously. “You never can tell what might happen.”

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Again W alter flushed, but said nothing and followed the slowly floating- cake of ice. And then something happened that proved his fears were well founded.

The current at the lower end of the inlet was sharply defleeted toward the main channel. And when the cake struck that point it was swiftly carried out. Almost before he realized it \\'esley saw the gap 1)etween him and shore widening- rapidly.

“Jump!” cried Walter.

But Wesley, struck with sudden fear, hesitated and then it was too late. He dared not jump. Walter hardly knowing what he was doing and acting upon an instinct to help his chum, jumped himself- -a mighty leap that carried him to the cake of ice. He tottered the edge for an instant and then fell to his knees,一safe for the moment. The cake was now past the inlet.

The shore curved away rapidly and all hope of reaching it bv jumping or swimming was past. The boys faced each other, pale faced.

“Oh, Walt!” cried Wesley, “Why did you do it? There was need for you to risk your life because I made a fool of myself.”

Walter’s mind was working swiftly again. “It’s no use to talk about that now,” lie said. He swung about and shouted through his liamls to the boys who. bewildered, were watching them from the shore.

“Hurry up!’’ he cried. “Go for help! Get someone wtih !)oat! Run V' ] Ie watched for a moment as the boys slipped off their skates and started on a run down the shore. Then he turned to Wesley.

“The current is slow,” he said encouragingly, “and they ought to get someone to take us off all right. Well just have to sit tight,—yes, until we’re rescued.”

But Walter dicl not feel as confident as his words sounded and his fears were justified. The boats along the shore had all been put away for the winter and the alarm given by the boys created a great deal of confusion and useless running to and fro before a boat was finally launched. By the time one was in the water and rowing towards them, Walter saw that they could not be reached before they arrived at the dam. The boat was trailing a rope that was held by men on shore, so that it might not be s'vept over the clam itself. The rope, of course, made the progress slower.

“Wes,” said Walter, after a moment of silent thought, “we’ll reach the dam before the boat overtakes us. but we’ve got a chance. even so. Will you do just as I tell you?”

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"Quick! Put on your skates! ’ Wesley obeyed as quickly as his trembling hands permitted.

Walter, who had kept hold of his skates when he jumped, clamped his on also. “Now,” said Walter quickly, “stand up and jump when I give the word. The top of that dam is three or four feet wide and the water can’t be more than six inches deep at this distance from the shore. You remember the crest is lower in the middle than near the shores. The sharp edges of our skates will give our feet a grip on the stones. Lean against the current, and we can hold on until the boat reaches us. Come over here near the middle of the cake on this side, because the end will tip up when it goes over. All right―now jump!’’

One end of the cake was projecting over the dam and the other was rising in the air when the boys leaped. They struck the top of the dam fairly. There was a terrific swirl of water against their legs while the cake they had jumped from hung suspended on the crest of the dam. Wesley slipped and fell to his knees. The full force of the current swept against his body and he would have been carried over if the powerful tug from Walter had not brought him to his feet.

Walter’s plan worked. After a few slips the blades of their skates caught against the current. Each supporting the other with one arm, they stood in the icy water waiting for the boat.

It reached them in a few minutes, but not before all feeling seemed to have left their legs. They were pulled aboard, and the boat was hauled to safety by the men ashore.

“Walt,” said Wesley the next day when the two boys met, “I’m sorry I said you were afraid yesterday. You have more courage than I have, and besides you have brains enough to know when to use it.”

PUDGES VICTORY “Come on Pudge, aren’t you going to sign up for basket­ ball F*1 yelled Slim Perkins in a joking way, on the day the first call for candidates was issued at Fairbanks Normal. Pudge, the joke of the school, almost broke the scales at every attempt to discover how much he had reduced during1 the last week. He had been faithful during the football season and had missed only a .few practice periods, although his size made it impossible for him to move himself fast enough to bother his opponents, except when they came directly over his guard position. He would have liked to give it up, but he himself hated quitters, and he would —227—

never have been able to endure the ridicule that was sure tc come.

Now should he go through the same torture in basketball ?

He had just about made up his mind not to sign up, but at every turn his friends and classmates had some taunting remark about the absence of liis name from the list of candidates. Since he illing to do almost anything to stop this talk, lie signed up and came out that same night. It was hard for him, even harder than football, blit lie would go off by himself to practice freo throws and get some rest. He soon had trained down to a point where he could run the length of the gym three times without stopping1 to rest. Blit shooting free throws was his pet method of training.

Tlie first game was scheduled for Saturday night, at the end of three weeks of practice, with Midland, a prep school. It was expected to be an easy game, and everyone was promised a chance Only a small crowd was scattered throughout the bleachers, that lined botli sides of the court, when the game started. The first quarter, with the regulars in, was, as expected, a runaway. Tho first string subs started the second half with much confidence and a nine point lead. The game seesawed back and forth quite evenly, although the subs increased their lead two points. The score 12 t«» 11 at the half seemed large cnougli to win any game easily. A new team of subs was sent in and were held scoreless while Midland got a lone basket. The last quarter was a repro­ duction of the third, but Midland made three baskets while Fair­ banks made but one. When there were two minutes left to play, the coach slapped Pudge on the knee and ordered him to go in to play standing guard. Pudge obeyed orders and stood. Hi: shoes seemed filled with lead. Their forwards were every place but where Pudge was. Zip, Zip, Zip, they had a basket. After the next tip off their forward dribbled past Pudge for another The small crowd went wild crying, “Take him out, take him out.5 Suddenly there was a bang, and to Pudge it seemed as if thf eyicl of the world had come, but it was only the timekeeper’s gun signifying the end of the game. Fairbanks had won by one point.

The next evening practice continued in preparation for the yiext game, which was two weeks later. This one and the follow­ ing five were won without the help of Pudge, who sat on the sidelines till the END of every game.

Gradually the squad thinned out, till barely two teams were lef.t. A few were told to hand their suits in, but most of thepi quit for other reasons. Not so with Pudge. He had started it, and he would see the finish, no matter what happened. He con­ tinued his strenuous training of shooting free throws, till the coach grew disgusted and made him quit it and devote more time to other parts of the game.

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Only three more games, all important, were left to play. The first two were won by one and three points respectively, and the last and biggest game with the Northern Normal, was only two days away.

The night before the game everyone but Johnston, a regular guard, was present for practice. The coach finally grew impatient and sent Paige, the manager, to find him. But Paige came back after an hour’s search with the news that Johnston had the grippe and had been ordered to bed by the doctor.

When the team took the floor the next night, it did not lack confidence, although it knew that every man would have to work harder than ever before to make victory possible. For three quarters neither team could get a commanding lead.

What was that? Time out for the substitute guard. As they carried him to the bench with a badly sprained ankle, the coach came to Pudge with a serious expression and said, “We might as well hand the game to them on a silver platter, as to put yov in, but you’re the only guard left. Whatever you do, get some action into it. Don’t save yourself, because there isn’t much time left. Give all you’ve got.” Pudge was angry, ready to give more than he received, when he reported to the referee. He played better than he knew how and even surprised the coach by hi? quickness in keeping his opponents from shooting. Then sonieone fouled him. Here was his long wished for chance, something that he had been practicing for all season. He took careful aim. but the ball bounced off to one side, from where his teammate made two points on a fast shot. That left them one point behindPudge’s mate then dribbled to the center of the floor and tossed the ball toward the basket. It rolled around the rim a few ti mes, balanced a second and fell in. The crowd grew mad about tliq one point lead. Pudge fouled an opponent as he dribbled dowii the floor, certain to make a basket if Pudge didn’t stop him. He made the first throw, but missed the second, and in the scramble for the ball someone charged in and fouled Pudge.

As Pudge jogged to the other end of the floor, the captain was at his side saying, “Pudge, take your time and don’t m!ss.

This point means the game and a perfect record.” he stood The stillness was as a heavy weight, • shaking on the foul line, and the thought of missing made him shake stil1 more. But he had better luck this time, for the ball hit the rim and fell through. Just then the game ended, and Pudge had won it!

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“Aw fellows have a heart and let me go, I’m dying for a cand) —V. V”，27. bar and an ice cream soda.”

MAGNA CARTA Harold Zink,，27 The Magna Carta, the “Great Charter,” held sacred as the safeguard of English liberties, was an instrument which the English barons and clergy wrested from King1 John, and in which the privileges of the English people were clearly defined and guaranteed.

After the introduction of the feudal law into England by William the Conqueror, the people had been reduced to a state of vassalage, and under King John their freedom had been so suppressed, that a great part of them had been cast into abject slavery. At the same time, under John, the barons were also compelled to submit to the oppressions and exactions of the sov­ ereign, which virtually divested them of that rank and those of their rank had always enjoyed and which privileges which they had always defended with bloody valour.

Ilenrv I. at his accession in 1100 had granted the people a charter which in many respects was favorable to the personal liberty of the subjects. King John, however, ignored this charter and exerted unlimited authorinty over the lives and liberty of his class of people, but also over subjects, not only over the lower L the barons. These finally became so enraged at the oppressions and insults of their tyrannical king, that they resolved to strike a bond and determined blow for the restoration of their privileges.

Accordingly, after the Christmas holidays in the year 1215, the barons assembled in London, and taking a copy of the charter granted by Henry I. they presented it to the king and demanded that he should grant them a renewal of Henry’s charter. In order to gain delay, the king promised a reply to the barons’ demand at the following Easter. The barons assented to this and retired peaceably to their castles. On the approach of Easter they assembled a force of two thousand knights and advanced to Brockley, where the king had his residence. When the king asked to be informed of those liberties which they so zealously wanted they sent to him a schedule of articles containing their demands.

The king indignantly rejected this petition of the barons and the people. Immediately thereupon the barons elected a general-in­ chief and declared war on the king. They marched to London, where they received a welcome from all the people. From here they made raids upon the domains of the king and laid waste his —230—

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parks and palaces. When the proclamation was issued to those barons, who had till now outwardly sustained the king, they de­ serted him and openly espoused the cause they secretly had always favored. The king, stripped of this support, was finally obliged to submit to the demands of the barons. A conference between the king and the barons was appointed at Runnymede and after several days' discussion, the king finally signed the charter on the twelfth day of J unc, 1215.

The charter as first drawn up by the barons did not contain all the provisions which were finally in the great charter. It was at first drawn up in the interest of the clergy and nobility alone and did not include the demands of the common people.

Had the charter remained as it was iirst drawn up by the nobles, it would not have promoted the national freedom and happiness, as it would have resulted alone in increasing the power of the class already in authority. The people, however, perceived this weakness of the charter and demanded that other articles, relating to their personal freedom, should be injected. The barons, who to a great extent relied Oil the people to enforce their own demands on the king, were thus compelled to insert other clauses which were more beneficial for the lower class of people.

The following are perhaps the most important articles in the famous charter: No freeman should be taken, imprisoned, outlawed, banished, or in any way destroyed, except by the legal judgment of his peers.

No tribute should be imposed upon them except by the great council of the kingdom.

Fines, imposed on a freeman, should be in proportion to his offence, and no fine should be imposed on him that would prove his utter ruin.

The king having acceded to these demands of the barons and the people, other guarantees were required as a safeguard of the charter. To insure that the provisions of this charter should be carried into effect, twenty-five men vere appointed, as guardians of public liberties, and their authority was not lim­ ited in extent or duration. These men were by this act placed superior to the king.

At first John adhered strictly to all these regulations, His well-formed purpose was, while outwardly observing the charter, to await a favorable moment and by force of arms to overcome the barons. He secretly dispatched men abroad to gather a foreign army and also sent messengers to the pope and placed before him a copy of the charter which his subjects had COIlipelled him to sign. The pope annulled the whole charter and said he would excommunicate anyone who would still persist in 一231—

living up to it. The primate, however, refused to publish the sentence of excommunication and the king was therefore compci led to rely solely upon his foreign levies to restore his old power.

Ple ordered his mercenaries to make war upon his subjects and they ravaged, burned and murdered from one side of the kingdom to the other. The barons, incensed at these deeds, made reprisals no less extreme. With fire and sword they laid in ruins the castles of the king and destroyed his parks and palaces. The whole kingdom was ravaged and everywhere the people slaughtered. In the midst of this savage war the king died in the forty-ninth year of his age.

His son Henry III succeeded him to the throne. The young king at once granted a new charter of liberties, confirmin “ that his father had granted and in addition gave them new p^ivt leges.

Considering the far-reaching* consequence that resulted from the granting of the Magna Carta,—the securing of con­ stitutional liberty as an inheritance for the English-speaking people in all parts of the world,—it must always be considered the most important concession ever wrung from a tyrannical sovereign.

WHEN THE WHISTLE BLEW Edmund Schweppe, *27 The door of the large gymnasium at Hawkins College opened to let out Bob Staunton, who set out across the campus at a brisk pace. The ground had not yet thawed out, and the trees still stood stark naked against the March sky without the faintest hint of a bud. Bob had just finished basketball practice and was going home for supper at the little cottage where he roomed. He walked swiftly, for he had to finish his studying and get to bedCoach Barton. in time to abide by the laws laid down “Hello, Aunt Carrie,cried Bob after he had carefully wiped his feet on the mat and closed the door. “How’s everything been with you today in this great big mansion?”

“Oli, pretty good/* smilingly replied Aunt Carrie. “Thq chickens haven’t run away or anything. So let’s sit down and eat. for I know you are hungry.”

While the two were talking and laughing about the events of the day, Bob told her of a conversation he had accidentally overheard between Coach Barton and a man very prominent in manufacturing circles. The coach had told Mr. Gardener that without Bob in the game the chances of Hawkins beatine Van: deveer and winning the conference championship would be very —232—

slim indeed. Bob told all this in a way that no one could possibly call boasting, but rather as one who stated facts he knew to be true. Aunt Carrie rejoiced with him, for she had become a second mother to him during the time he had lived with her.

As they were finishing their quiet little meal, there was a sharp rap on the front door. Bob, thinking that one of his friends had dropped in, answered hastily. But he was surprised to see, instead of a chum, a small man, whose eyes reminded one of a weasel’s. The narrow eyes seemed to flash like fire.

“Ah, 1 hope I liave ilic pleasure uf addressing Mr. Bob Staun­ ton?'' he said with a smile more cunning than good-natured.

“You have,” replied Bob rather shortly, for he did not like the looks of the man.

•*You are the Hob Staunton who plays basketball so well, are you not?” said the man in the same tone, and at the same time turning down his coat collar. Bob recognized him as Mr. Gardener, whom he had seen with Coach Barton. Bob, on seeing who the man was, became more cordial and askecl him into the parlor where Aunt Carrie received all her visitors. After they had talked on current subjects for perhaps fifteen minutes ,Mr. Gardener invited Bob clown to his hotel the next evening to talk business. A little later, he took his departure, leaving Bob not a little puzzled as to what this man of affairs could possibly want to talk to him about, lie shrugged his shoulders arid went at his studies.

Next evening Bob presented himself punctually at the hotel desk and was told to go right on up. He was warmly greeted by Mr. Gardener, who offered him a cigar, which Bob refused, saying that it was against the rules to smoke. After a few minutes talking. Bob was informed of the object of his call. Mr. Gar­ dener came to the point at once.

“Bob,” he said quietly, leanin over until his face was close rich and that a lot of money to Bob’s, “I know you are not at coming to you at this time would prove a God-sencl. I am play­ ing a deep game and I want your help. Now, what I want you to do is nothing that any one will suspect is off color.”

Bob stiffened at this, but allowed him to continue.

You know that Vandeveer has lost to Hawkins for the past three years, and they are anxious to come back at ■ Hawkins.

What 1 want you to do is to make this possible by staying out of the game when it comes. A little injury will do the trick. Those things often happen at practice. No one will ever think but that you are perfectly square, and I will make it worth vour while.

Bob sprang up and came near striking the man, but some­ thing held him back. He trembled with indignation arid was atj a loss for words to express himself.

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This angered Bob still more. Without a word he left the hotel and hurried home. He did not look at his books although he had an exam the following day, but went straight to bed.

However, he could not sleep. He kept thinking of Mr. Gardener’s proposition despite his efforts to put it out of his mind. After the first flush of anger had died away, he began to go over the proposition more carefully. ' But the more he thought, the more temoted and angered he became. Soon he gave it up entirely and fell into a restless sleep.

A month passed and Boh forgot the unpleasant occurrence.

He was again tlic lightning player, on his toes all the time. Up popped Mr. Gardener, who reminded him that the Vandeveer game was scarcely a week off, and who wanted to know Bob’s decision. This time Bob very nearly threw him out of the cot­ tage. biit he restrained himself and allowed him to go unmolested.

Before he went.，however, lie told Bob he would come for answer the night before the game, and threw in besides the money offer a promise of a well-paying position as soon as Bob should graduate. After he had °x)ne，Bob sat alone in the little armchair, trying to find an answer. Finally he gave it up and went to bed Next morning he was listless and seemed in a kind of daze.

Although he never was very bright in his studies, his professor always had his undivided attention. But today his mind would wander, and the professors spoke sharply to liim more than once.

After being spoken to he would liven up for a few minutes, bill soon lie would be hack in his shell again. It was the same on the basket ball floor. He played fairly well, but the snap and vigor were missing.

The coach noticed it, but said nothing', thinking it would pass in a short time. But when it continued for several days, the coach became alarmed. He asked Bob point blank what the matter was.

Bob told him the whole story. Barton was as angry and yet as puzzled as Bob as to why a man of such standing should stoop to such a position. When Barton suggested that they go to the hotel and see Mr. Gardener, Bob was eager to go. .Arriving at the hotel. Bob sent up his name. Gardener sent down word for him to be brought up.

When the two entered the room together, Gardener appeared puzzled at the sight of Barton. He had only expected Bob. He asked them to be seated, and taking a chair opposite them, said in a polite manner: “Well, gentlemen, what can I do for you?”

“We want to know,” Bob burst forth, “what your idea is in trying to make me throw that ~ame tomorrow night.”

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“Oh, I have told Barton everythinr and you may as well come across with the information we want. If you don’t, I’ll make it mighty unpleasant for you. I know you don’t want any­ thing like that.”

“What you say is true,” replied Gardener. “I don’t want publicity, but neither am I going to tell you my motives in making you that proposition.”

“Yes, you will,” said Barton. “You can’t bluff us.”

“No, not now, and since you have refused my offer, Bob Staunton, I wish you good luck. May the better team win to­ morrow night. I’ll be there. After the game I’ll explain. Good night.”

Bob and the coach left the hotel very much puzzled, but both were in better spirits; Bob, because the fight was over; and the coach, because his star player was over his strange preoccupation.

Bob practiced faithfuly the next day and won the approval of his coach. Night came and with it the Vandeveer team. The gym was packed. Gardener was in the front row. The crowd cheered. The referee called the captains together. Vandeveer chose the north basket. The game was the greatest in the history of the schools. The teams, evenly matched, fought to a show­ down. Hawkins’ victory was largely due to a long basket from center floor. After the game Bob escaped from his mates, and, dressing hastily, hurried up and found Barton talking to Gar­ dener. Both were smiling.

“Well, Bob, congratulations,n said Gardener. “You certainly played a wonderful game, and now I have a reward for you, which you have earned by your honesty. Your mother, God bless her. and I were once upon a time engaged to be married. Along came your father and cut me out. When he died, I felt it my duty and pleasure to help you all I could一for her sake. But first I wanted to test you. You have stood the test. After this you will receive sn allowance while at school, and after your graduation I will give you a good position.”

• “Thank you, sir,” cried Bob, and choking with emotion, turned and went out. The men smiled at each other and parted.

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THE CASE OF SLANG Slang lias its good and its bad points. It must have good because many of our slang expressions are taken up in our col­ loquial language and there adopted into the family of good Eng­ lish. We must consider the fact that slang frequently expresses our thoughts better than other words, and if one would attempt to express oneself in conventional English, clearness would suffer.

When a slang expression achieves a clearness and force that for­ mal English could not achieve, the English language has not a chance.

Slang also has its bad points. Most of our slang originates in the slums, in the fourth and fifth-class play-house, in the gut­ ter, ami all the low walks of life. If slang expressions are too readily admitted into the company of good English, the English language will suffer greatly. But fortunately slang is short-lived : slang expressions do not last. True, when an expression is first current, everyone uses it, blit then, after the people have used it for a brief time, it loses its novelty and is soon forgotten. Thus, a slang expression of today may. to-morrow be dead and for­ gotten. " —F. A. S.，’27.

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THE LITTLE FIVE The fate of the Little Five Conference, a subject of dis­ cussion on the lips of every student and in the columns of every school paper in the circuit for the past months, has been defi­ nitely settled again. The Little Five will remain intact. The vote was unanimous against dissolution, a fact which points to a decidedly favorable attitude of all concerned toward main­ taining the Little Five. The matter of arranging schedules, ap­ parently the chief cause of disagreement, while temporarily adjusled for the coming season, will again be brought up some time this year. It is hoped that this and all existing differences will then be adjusted in harmony and the peace in the conference made permanent again. The Little Five has now existed for eighteen years.

Prof. Wendland, secretary of the conference, has favored UR with the firsthand information on the results of the meeting of the coaches and directors held last month, the details of which are given below in the form of minutes of the meeting.

Regular meeting of the W. I. I. A. A. with the Presidents of the colleges of the state held at the Y. M. C. A., Milwaukee.

December 13, 1924.

The minutes were read and accepted.

Two matters were thoroughly and frankly discussed and Look up most of the time. The first was the letter Beloit had writt° i to the several colleges wishing to be released of all schedule obligations; the second was the strained relation existing _ between Beloit and Carroll resulting from the cancellation by Beloit ot its basketball games with Carroll even though Carroll had agreed to put the freshman rule into operation January 1, 1925.

This strained relation existing between Beloit and CarrolJ could not be adjusted at this meeting. Prof. Boutwell fran slated that one reason for the cancellation of the basketball games was the discourteous treatment Coach Mills had received at Carroll. The conference, however, could not see that such a reason called for a break in athletic relations. It suggested that the presidents of these schools together with the members of the athletic boards get together in the near future and try to adjust matters.

Here the conference unanimously reaffirmed its confidence in maintaining the Little Five.

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that no football schedule even with concessions could be adopted for 1925, since some of the schools had already scheduled games with each other, it was recommended that the several colleges play the full schedule in football for 1925, but that it be left to each college to arrange the schedule and date of games.

There seems to have been some misunderstanding concerning the schedule of freshman games The W. I. A. A. adopted the following rule in 1923: No freshman football games shall be scheduled with Universities, Colleges, Normal Schools. High Schools, or Academies. Since tlie Mid-West conference does not seem to be governed by such a rule a motion was made that the W. I. A. A. make overtures through its secretary to the Mid-West conference calling attention to the above rule and asking the Mid-West conference respectfully to consider the adoption of a similar rule.

A motion was made to adopt the freshman rule (i. e. 4^4 mo. res.) as far as competition in the Little Five is concerned with the provision that Northwestern College be excepted from the operation of this rule for the present.

The percentage basis is to be the general rule for awarding championships. In case of a tic the conference will consider the won and lost games in determining the championship. In case of a tie .in won and lost games the tie games determine the result.

The championship in football for the season 1924 was then awarded to Lawrence.

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OPTIMISM vs. PESSIMISM Out of the many people among whom we live two big groups can easily be distinguished—the optimists and the pessimists, They are quite hostile groups, both hotly defending their view­ point of Life, Human Nature, etc., and both claiming to get the “big kickM out of life. Which is the most happy, the most useful, the most practical, in short, which is a success (not in the sense of the modern business man), the optimist or the pessimist?

Here we ask you to observe the human race again and to pick out that comparatively small group that can be classed neither with the optimists nor the pessimists. We contend that this group possesses the greatest fitness for the struggles of this. life. A man of this group has in his temperament enough optimism to keep him from being despondent and melancholy and just enough pessimism to help him avoid overconfidence and foolhardiness.

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3 decided advantage over the pessimist or optimist. Extremes, always dangerous, prove to be especially so in this case.

—W. G. F.,，25.

COURTESY ON THE BASKETBALL FLOOR Courtesy is defined as politeness. This courtesy is generally lacking on the basketball floor itself, a satire on the purposes of athletics. Discourtesy, however, is always present. Under dis­ courtesy we include all intentional tripping-, holding, pushing, blocking, and “razzing.” All rules for personal fouls are made to prevent discourtesy by inflicting a penalty. The worst and mean­ est form of discourtesy on the lxiskctball floor is “razzing.” One player “razzes” the other; one or two, the referee. The crowd “razzes” the players. “Razzing” takes place at each and every game. What good do the players or the crowd reap _ from such acts ? None whatever. Why do they do it then ? Just for fun!

But do the players or the referee enjoy being' “razzecl”？ Oh, yes!

They like it as much as they would like working all day in the hot sun of the Sahara.

Now the question is, wliat is a remedy for “razzing”？ The fact that rules are made and penalties inflicted to' prevent this type of discourtesy is a sign that something is rotten in basket­ ball. There is no doubt that rules must be,—personal fouls are • not always purposely committed—but something more idealistic ought to be the cure. Let us call common sense the cure.

—E. L. S”，27.

THE SOPHS PULL THROUGH This month we are presenting the Soph number. Let our readers judge its worth. We must, however, in fairness to the Frosh admit that the Sophs did not show quite the keen interest and responsiveness that the younger classmen gave evidence of.

We can make this statement less harsh when we consider that the Sophs were occupied with the ])rc-Cliristmas examinations and when we realize how conducive the holidays are to literary com­ position. But we still think that many of us are obsessed by the stubborn and false pride that prompts us to refuse to contribute unless we receive a special invitation. That is one thing we are trying to accomplish through this campaign, to bring about vol­ untary contributions. Enough of this though. We appreciate the work of the Sophs and we hope that the rather irresponsive ones may do better the next time. Now we eagerly anticipate the Junior number. We hope their fiery class spirit will lead them on to unexplored heights of literary endeavor. Juniors, we expect a lot of you!

—W. G. F. *25.

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:_美1關隨關画Zj — Alumni, you are well under way in the new year at this time.

Perhaps you have even made some resolutions for the new year.

If you have not, here is one that need not be made only at the beginning of a year, but at all times, at least every time your Black and Red comes around, the resolution to make your Alumni Column a better and bigger column. The way is open.

—Prof. J. Koehler, 77, and his son, the Rev. Kurt Koehler, ’15, have returned from their travel in Europe. They spent most of their time in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, where they studied religious conditions and collected material for a “History of the Wisconsin Synod” which the professor expects to compile.

—During the holidays Watertown saw the faces of Carl Bolle, ’21，who is taking a post-graduate course at St. Louis; Rudolf Schlueter，’21, from Wauwatosa; Margaret Ott, ’24, who is doing post-graduate work at Madison; and Gertrude Schlueter, ’16, who is teaching school at St. Joseph, Michigan.

—The Rev. O. Hohenstein, *10, of Austin, Minnesota, has ac­ cepted the call as associate missionary of the Rev. H. Koch, ’19, among the Apaches at Phoenix.

—Dr. Ernst Eckelmann, '97, of the University of Washington, and Prof. George Shield, ’00, of Los Angeles, attended the meetmgs of the Modern Language Association, which were held at Columbia University, New York. 一The Rev. Kurt Timmel，’20, formerly the assistant of the Rev. A. Spiering, ’81, of New London, is now stationed at Maple Creek, where he has charge over three congregations. The Rev. Tlieo. Brenner, ’93, who formerly filled the pulpit at Maple Creek, has taken up the Rev. Dettman’s charge at Freedom.

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—Rudolf C. Horlamus, ’24, visited his old haunts in January to show, by smoking cigars, that he is now above reproach. 一The Rev. Edward Zell, ’08, Mishicott, is father of a baby girl since December. 、 —The Rev. H. Kirchner, ’10, is now at Stambaugh, Michigan, Formerly he was at Gibson, Wisconsin.

—The Rev. Martin Buenger. ’21，left the realms of Florence, where he has three or four congregations, and spent the first days of the new year with his parents in Kenosha. While there he helped out his father by preaching two sermons on Sunday.

—Our tutor, Mr. Alexander l lillmer, '21, stayed with his brother, the Rev. Walter Hillmcr, '13, at Kenosha during the holidays. The Y. P. S. of that congregation did him a good turn by inviting his classmate, the Rev. Edwin Jaster, of Bristol and his Y. P. S. down to Kenosha. The classmates entertained the crowd for a time by relating some of llic college pranks. The Rev. Jaster told how he convinced his tutor that it was more healthful to get up at seven twenty-five o'clock than at six. As a man of principles he still keeps up this routine.

—The Rev. William Beit;:, ’14， was trailsfcMTccl from Tucson, Arizona, to Rice Lake, Wis. _Dr. T. C. Ablemann was taken down with the grippe for a time during the month of December. 一Prof. Martin Wagner, *08, of Dr. Martin Luther College has been sick with malaria for a number of weeks; Christmas day marked the fourth week of his illness. 一Irwin Gamm, ^6, of the U. S. Forestry Service in the state of Washington, spent Christmas with his parents here.

—The Rev. Gerhard Hinnenthal, '00, has filled the vacancy at New Ulm made by the Rev. Albrecht's death. His congregation at Goodhue called the Rev. Edwin Sauer, '07, of Morton, who accepted. ―Waldemar Groth,，22, thought opportunity rapping and accepted the call of Rice Institute, Houston, Texas, where he is now .A head，of the German department. He would have received lus Master s degree in Germanics at Madison this year. .—Schmeling, *98, preached the New Year sermon at 一-the ?9，ri i ?f,the Rev- Wm- Haas. W, Oconomowoc: Dudley Rhoda.

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by Miss Adela Dornfeld. The next number was an original essay bv Arnold Dornfeld on “The Mound Builders.” After he had spoken of the mound builders in general he went over to one of the most interesting of the relics of these people, Aztalan, and described fully that and the life as it is supposed to have been led there. In Hilmar Krueger’s piano solo, “The Silver Spnng,*

by Bendel, wc listened with an Indian maid by the side of a rip­ pling stream to the voices of the “forest primeval/1 and in his encore, “Iiidian Dance,bv Raisinovitz. to tbe characteristic Indian festival dance. From Aiunist Frederking* we heard in his essay.

“Der amerikanische Indianer，” of some of the mistaken ideas, that people generally have of the Indian, and of some of his habits of living that are not very generally known. In his recitation of “The Famine” from the “Song of Hiawatha” by Longfellow.

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Professor Probst, the critic for the evening, mentioned among other things the habit of taking the conspicuous manuscript up on the stage. Instead he advised that we write the line in which we are unsafe or the first words of the paragraphs on a small card and hold that in the hand during the speech.

The second literary program rendered before Christmas was the work of the Phi Gamma Rho Literary Society under the direction of Wilbert Frank, master of ceremonies. Because of illness, Alfons Engel was unable to deliver his opening address, and for the same reason Carl Lieberum was unable to render his clarinet solo, the “Berceuse,” Arnold Dornfeld opened the prog­ ram by ripping off “I Sorter Miss You” and “The Rosary” on his saw, which were greeted with great applause. Paul Kuske, one of our old farmers from “way back,” warmed up his Low German and gave us “De Wedd” by Fritz Reuter. Mr. Kuske succeeded in doing what most of our Low German speakers fall short in, that was to speak slowly and clearly enough so that a person with but a moderate knowledge of Low German could readily fol­ low him. The next four numbers were Christmas rnumbers. ‘*Weihnachten unserer Vorfahren,” by Leo Gruendemann, showed us the Christmas customs of Europe in early times and in the middle ages and wound up with the true way of celebrating Christmas. Irene Bolte’s recitation of Longfellow’s poem, “The Three Kings” was said in a low voice that was quieting to the nerves, but this desirable feature was offset to some extent by the uniformity in pitch in which she said the poem. What marked Marcus Koch’s delivery of his original essay “Weilinacliten in der Deutschen Literatur” was the clearness of his enunciation. Kitd Schroeder recited Harry Miller’s poem, “Biliy’s Christmas.” It is an affecting story of a homeless orphan who is nearly frozen to death while selling papers on a cold Christmas night, but is found just in time by the people in front of whose home he has sunk together. “Enoch Arden” by Franz Lachner, a number by the orchestra, was an excellent selection, but a little more practice would have saved the audience as well as the musicians seme nerve strain.

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the first play, “An Ideal Christmas Eve was acted. “Horse” Schroeder acted the part of the daughter in question in a make-up that was complete to the cold sore on the lip (not artificial). The play was interesting and naturally acted except the sixth scene in which “Jerky” Uetzmann (playing the part of a stenographer) insisted on working when he could have rested while the boss talked to him. The next was a guessing contest for the club The special peculiarities of ten well known characters on th( campus and in the classrooms of Northwestern were rep rescue i.

“Sdilav”一ensky showed himself superior to the rest by winning the prize, which turned out to be a lone baby shoe. What is more surprising is the fact that later in the evening when “Old Nick'' distributed the presents Sell la veil sky got the mate to the si oe ,4Bcsuch aus der Heimat” gave us an insight in the troubles of a citizen of Germany just arrived in the United States for a visit.

In "Die Saechsische Dorfschulc" August Frcderking gave us a very drastic representation of what a teacher should l.e. (Uce your imagination if you didn’t see him.) Mr. Reuter’s “Ueber (lie Endeckung Anierikas” was o-ood. The evening was closed bv a bounteous “Santa Claus” impersonated by our “Little John;， Rein hard Bittorf, and a speech by each of the tutors present.

Willie” Zinke Besides the tutors. Carl Bolle was a visitor, treated the club to a box of cigars in honor of his discontinuance of school here. And be it not forgotten, the Victor record of “Stille Nacht” plaved on the harp. It is a wonderful melo.Jv, that of “Stille Nacht.” 本

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Some of the songs sung by the whole assembly were Luther^ powerful “Jesaia clem Propheten das geschah，’’ “Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her,” “Lobt Gott, ihr Christen. alzugleich,>, “Come hither. ye faithful,” “Let us all with gladsome voice, and “Joy to the world! The Lord is come.”

The chorus sang four songs. The first one, “Glory . to God in the Highest，’’ with its incidental solos is a swaying and edify­ ing setting of the old Christmas message. The piece was composed by the youthful Italian composer, Giovani Battisti Pargolisi, —244

who lived in the beginning of the eighteenth century. It was arranged for a four-part male chorus by Archibald Davison.

“Beautiful Saviour” was the second selection of the chorus. F. Melius Christienson, director of the school of music of St. Olaf college, has succeeded in making a masterpiece for chorus singing out of the already beautiful German Crusader’s Iiymn. The first verse was hummed in four voices by the entire chorus. The second verse was sung by Ralph Kiulart, who still has an unchanged voice, accompanied bv humming from an octette; likewise the third verse. The fourth verse was sung by the octette, accompanied by the rest of the chorus in voices. The third chorus selection was “Queni pastorcs lauclavere，” which Michal Praetorius set to music some fifty years after the Reformation accord­ ing to an old melody. Professor Bolle, our chorus director, ar ranged the piece for the chorus for this occasion. A full chorus makes a fine conveyor of the beautiful broacl and full Latin vowels. The last of the four songs by the chorus was one that we already sang when we celebrated Christmas in our mother^ lap, “Es ist ein Ros eiitsprungen.” This too was arranged by Archibald T. Davison.

Although this kind of Christmas program was a novelty at Northwestern, it still seems to have been favorably received, for in the words of one professor, “It was a program that I shall never forget as long as I live.” 氺

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1 chosen diction written with a certain happy freedom of style is a factor of merit. The December editorials cover campus topics mostly.

There are two short stories, of which “A Real Christmas” for its contents, simplicity, and pleasant tone appeals to us as the better of the two. In the other, “The Faith of John Breck,” one should not so readily expect a man so young as John Breck to be so far overcome by “cynicism or almost atheism” as to evince such unwillingness for going home at Christmas time (par­ ticularly to a home so cheerful as here described) because of dis over the “much fuss and ado over nothing.” one, we expect, who has read “Know Thyself” had trouble in following the writer in this article; the thoughts are presented well. “What shall be read” reminds us again to puti aside the light,'easy reading and take up the more “satisfying, thought-inspiringr” authors. Although the topic is already fairly worn by use, we must commend the article because of its several original views.

TheAlumni Editor has, in his quest of news, resurrected the first issue of the ^Augsburg Echo” and publishes excerpts of it in his column. Many interesting things are told of the pioneer days at Augsburg College. The apparently vanishing Exchange column still holds its own in the Augsburg Echo.” The humur also is given good attention.

We draw your attention to one objectionable feature in the arrangement, that of sandwiching in full pages of ads within the magazine proper, They will much sooner be read when placed in the rear of the paper with the other ads.

The editors of the “Spectator” from Capital University, Co­ lumbus, Ohio, have placed the publication of the December issue in the hands of the co-eds; the December “Spectator” still remains one of our best exchanges.

Only two of the fair writers have attempted editorials, one of which strikes us unique. In “A Co-ed Dormitory”. the writer wants to foment interest towards a speedy completion of the dormitory drive, to house the hundred and more young women enrolled at Capital University. At first she visualizes “Wannamacher Hall in 1927” as a grand palace with “almost” all the possible modern conveniences and then makes an appeal to fulfill the co-ed，s “most fanciful dreams.” At writing stories, which are predominant, the co-eds have proved themselves adept and should in future time be a good source for contributions for the “Literary” column, not to forget the numerous talented versemakers.

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We want to repeat from “The College Girl”： “With loyalty true to the college she loves, she will try to extol it in what­ ever she does,” and hope the co-eds of Capital U. a like success in their next attempt.

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The cold winter days are here again and do their worst to spoil our fun, but succeed only in giving us some of our keenest sports. All the ground is again covered with snow, and lovers of sleighride parties are now enjoying their evenings in the fresh winter breeze. The skiers and tobogganers look back with regret to the _bygone days when they could also enjoy their favorite sport. Their joyful clays are gone, but they’ll never forget them.

For they still remember their ill-fated slide on Richard’s hill and they’ll never forgive the men who tore it down, unless they correct their mistake. Is the reason that was given really great enough to necessitate such an act? Other measures could have been taken to prevent the wrecking of the slide and, thereby, the hopes of our sportsmen. Since Concord Avenue is no longer a highway they could easily have closed the road past the slide.

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for which they did not care before, also has great pleasure in store for them. So our skaters now count many new faces among the old ones.

By this time our great indoor sport is also in full swing.

Every student is again highly interested in the outcome of the basketball season. The interest is unusually keen this year, be­ cause our teams are all evenly matched. So it would be a great mistake to make any predictions whatsoever. The season is bound to be filled with surprises. Interclass basketball is more desir­ able for our institution than intercollegiate contest. In the inter­ collegiate basketball only a few of our 250 students could take part, while all the rest could get very little use of our gymnasium, whereas, this way every one gets a fair chance, if only he goes out. But all those who may not get the opportunity to play along ought to get a pair of skates and take the more beneficial exer­ cise in the fresh winter air.

—Gangway! Soph number!

—Sophs say that next year will decide. Decide what ? Why, the famous Beanpole contest between Schweppe and Adelbert Dornfeld.

—Sam Lemke is winning fame through his yawn, “Sleepy Hollow.”

—“Horse” Schroeder says that he can stand a sixty-mile gale on Lake Michigan better than a streetcar ride from here to Mil­ waukee.

1 —The Sophomore class has lost one of its most illustrious members in the form of William Zinke. He is now going to the University of Wisconsin.

“Geek” Albrecht took to smoking heavily and slinging a wicked line at the same time, and they called him “Big Chief Smoking Bull/' “Wiffle” Wackerfuss came late after Christmas vacation. He is learning to appreciate Goethe: “Alles in (ler Welt laesst sich ertragen, Nur nicht eine Reilie von schoenen Tagen.

—The Michigan bunch suffered a violent attack of seasickness on their trip across the lake. 一Karl Kionka spent part of his vacation working in a post office in Milwaukee.

—Gustave Manz, former student here, paid friends a visit here while on his way to Milwaukee, where he will attend Hoffman’s Business College.

—Our Bird has been making regular flights in a northeastcrly direction to the Maple on th e Main.

—Fred Blunie, a iormer member of the present Sophomore class, expects to l)e back here next year. He is now at Concor­ dia College in St. Paul.

—“Teddy” Gruncr, catering to the demands of various people in Watertown, has signed a contract with Hackbarth and Zim­ merman, our photographers, for so and so many dozens of pictures. ―Arthur Sherf underwent an operation during Christmas vacation. ―Through the efforts of a certain student—perhaps a Sopho­ more himself—it was possible to compile the hobbies of the" indi­ viduals of the “Soph” class, the Class of ’27:— Albrecht—calling upon Rohrke to play “second fiddle.”

Dornfeld—writing funny jokes.

Hackbarth—“Now hold still and watch the birdie.”

Heilman—keeping things to himself.

John—playing Feist Folios.

Kauber~deutsche Liebesgeschichten.

Knuth—“I can’t make it.”

Lemke—bursting out in ecstacies over a joke he heard a week ago.

Melzer, A.—talking about anything1 and everything and noth­ ing at the same time.

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Mittelstaedt—going hatless and-------.

Kolirke—preparing for five periods during breakfast time.

Rupp—keeping his brother company when going down town.

Schroeder—“'vhacking” beans.

Sclnvcppe—practicing pedagogy on his “preps.”

Voecks一pressing business.

Wackerfuss—coming late after vacation.

Wagner—profound thinking.

Zink— —studying once in a while.

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Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jail.

Jan. Jan. Jan Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

5—11:15 P. M. Arrived safely.

1:15 A. M. Greetings.

1:20 A. M. Study hour.

2:30 A.M. Unpacked. Lights out.

6—On time for opening exercises.

Sizing up the new ties.

7—Irene Bolte tells the co-eds what’s new in Chicago.

8—First Basket Ball game. Score 28-6.

9—Every one wants the new room.

10-11—Fair days. Dandy ice. Poor excuses.

12— —Nina discovers a one way lock on the door to the new room.

13—Big initiation party at recess for the new arrivals in the mouse family.

1^—First call for co-ed notes.

15—Everybody trying to save some dough for the new room fund.

16—Sexta, Quinta, Quarta, Tertia, and Collegiate B. B. teams picked.

17—Style show at recess. Taking notes permitted.

18—P. G. R. (Perfect Girls Room) Broadcasts the latest scandal and gossip.

19-24—Last minute book reports and topics read and handed in.

26—Collegiate team wins its thirteenth consecutive game with preps.

27—Christmas cookies and candies no longer in evidence at recess.

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Jan. 28—Unusually industrious and excellent in behavio-. The great surprise!

Jan. 29-30—All New Year’s resolutions broken.

Tan. 31一Ready for February. * * * _M. Schmeling entertained a few cake eaters -luring vacation.

Mully Mutchler and Marie Timm tied for first place.

—Frieda Voges has resolved to live on skimmed milk and shredded wheat during 1925. ―Viola Schlueter entertained a few students.

—Ah, that’s a new face!

Naw, the old one washed and painted over.

—Lenore Geweke gave a party for several students. ―Mrs. Theo. Schlueter gave a six o’clock dinner party to a few co-eds.

—H-U-R-R-A-H for the generous Janitor. He has donated to the new Girls’ Room.

All aboard, Sophs, this is your train!

Before gushing forth some of our bum ones, we want to say that we find Noah Webster insufficient. Last month we used some dandy big words to describe the Frosh at the banning of the column. Now, you know, we looked into Webster’s Big Almanac for some corkers to size up the Sophs with and begorra (Stuhldreher pulled that one) if the old boy didn’t leave us flat.

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The Sophomores are a ritzy bunch, Stacomb—Coeds—Jazz; For these they think they take the cake, But they generally get the razz. 氺本*

It has been rumored that Schweppe fell for Christine Pumpcnstengel; and no one helped him up either. 氺氺本

SWEET RAZZBERRIES Why shouldn't we to Sophomores build A monument of glass ?

They’re noted for their wit and brains And also for their brass.

Why shouldn’t we to Sophomores give A wreath of elderberry ?

Of pep they surely have no less Than gophers on the prairie.

Why shouldn’t we to Sophomores hand A prize of many moneys ?

For in their looks they’re very much Like people in the funnies.

Why shouldn’t we to Sophomores send A card of consolation ?

They never pull a naughty trick Or bum a recitation.

Why shouldn’t we to Sophomores give A dirty slam or two?

They know not who is little I; Oh if they only knew!

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After much (lelil)eration Knuth and Mittlestaedt have come to the conclusion that they could sleep soundly, if only Kauber wouldn’t sleep quite so soundingly. * When walking on the street you see Some boys with nose in air, Tell me, who can that be But Sophomores strutting there?

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And chroniclers relate how that amid great gnashing of teeth and bitings of one another in the ankle bone the people did take up stones and did therewith attempt violent attack upon the person of the worthy philosopher. But the Watertown City Police, than which there is none greater, did thereupon interfere and did carry him away to a great stone palace in the deep wood. And ’tis related that man spent the rest of his days in a beautifully uphol­ stered chamber counting the corners in a circle.

SUGGESTED EPITAPH FOR— Here lies a man whose eloquence Oft led him to extremes, And even if he talked no sense, He had the gab, it seems. 氺 Every one must admire the unequaled bravery of Miss Irene V. (Victoria) Bolte; she takes German—all alone with a bunch of savages. Her dignity keeps them in sway, however. *

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Any sort of hat, Any sort of head, Trousers little baggy, Nose very red—The Juniors. # Black stiff hat, Much stiffer head, Fancy dress suit, Enough’s been said—The Seniors.

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A little girl, just full of the dickens, But oh, how dumb!

Please keep it mum, But she thinks “chiclets” are little chickens. 氺氺本 Now you little ones run along to the next ones, while you older and deeper mortals try to get these: “I get a big. kick out of this,” said the muledriver as he tickled the right hind leg of a mule.

“I’m not inclined that way, snow tried to sag it.

said the woodshed roof as the

“You make me feci mushy," said the wood pulp to the iteel roller.

(Sonic effort for us. these mysterious ones!)

There was once a man named Blinx, He discovered the Egyptian Sphinx; He considered it meet To kneel at its feet, “Oh boy，” he cried, “how it stinx!”

Who is this Pearl Necklace the women rave about ?

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OUR ADVERTISERS (Without them the Black and Red could not exist) GENERAL STORES DRUG STORES W. F. Brandt & Son Co. Huth & Hoyer Chas. Fisher & Sons Co. Owen’s Schcmpf Bros. Co. Bittner & Tetzlaff J. C. Penney Co. B eh Ike Drug Co. W. M. Gehrke MEN’S CLOTHING STORES The Doerr Pharmacy Wegemann-Faber-Kaercher Co. Hoffman-Kelly Co. GROCERIES SHOE STORES Bentzin’s A. Kaliebe John C. Heismann O. F. Kurzwig Aug. Iffland & Co. Meyer’s Krueger’s Central Market Leo Reusch & Son Herman T. Nowack Wickner’s Boot Shop Fred Tetzlaff JEWELRY BARBERS Bunde & Upmeyer Co. Sim Block J. Salicks Ed. Hinzmann W. D. Sproesser Co. John C. Seager A. Wiggenhorn & Son Ed. Warner FURNITURE White Palace F. C. Keck & Co. Service Barber Shop Kohls-Oestreich Co. Max Gossfcld Carl R Nowack PHOTOGRAPHERS RESTAURANTS Dcnninger’s Star Lunch DOCTORS Palace Lunch Dr. T. C. H. Abelmann Washington Hotel Dr. F. E. Kosanke MEAT MARKETS Dr. E. H. Cook—Eye, Ear, Nose and Julius Bayer Throat Mever’s DENTISTS W.'A. Nack Dr. J. R. Casanova BAKERS Dr. E. J. Hoermann F. J. Koser Drs. A. & M. Schlueter Stupkas Bake Shop Dr. Frank F. Schlueter Sally Ann Bake Shop Dr. O. H. Mocn Dr. A. C. Gilbert MUSIC STORES CANDY SHOPS J. D. Casey Co. Classic Sweet Shop John H. Klemann The Olympia The Princess Confectionery GIFT and FLORAL SHOPS CIGARS and TOBACCO Stuebe Floral Co. Kuenzl Cigar Co. Locffler & Benke Wilkowski Bros.

GARAGES The United Cigar Store.

A. Kramp Co. HARDWARE Schnitger's Motor Co. D. & F. Kusel Wm. G. Pritzlaff Co. PAINTERS Winkenwerder Chas. Heismann AND THE FOLLOWING w tj .SS1C; Carl E. Emmerling, Insurer; Wm. Gorder Co” Coal; H. R. Moldcnhauer Cheese Co.; Bank of Watertown; College Athletic Supply o Vr m ^ce Cream Factory; Sigmund Eisner Co., uniforms; Schlueter ^ Heil，Plumbers: H. C. Reichert, Music Instructor; Vogue, Cleaners & Dyers; Draeger*s Electric Shop; Aug. Gamm, Crockery Co.； W. F. gryetzmacher, The Fair; Jaeger Manufacturing Co.; Sharp Corner Soft . prmk Parlor & Cone Bakery; A. Sohrwcide, Shoe Repair Shopj__Fr今nk Petro, Electrician; Yawkey-Crowley Lumber Co.; Otto Biefeld Co. ,Heatin g and Plumbing; Watertown Butter & Cheese Co.; Aid Association for Luth crans; Doerr & Leschinger, Plumtfers; E. D’ubrick, Shoe Shine Parlors.

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Just Arrived Our New Spring Suits and Top Coats, of all the latest shades and patternsYoung’s Hats, Arrow Shirts, Kraft Caps and Classy Neckwear are here,一 and ready for your approval.

Wegemann-Faber-Kaercher Co. “Value First Store”

Our Obligation to You and Others The saying, “goods well bought are half sold,” tells only part of the J. C. Penney Company story.

Our obligation to the customer does not end with the actual purchase and sale of goods.

It’s true, every purchase must be the best from the standpoint of quality and price we can possibly make.

Large volume buying for our 571 Stores assures greater values than can be obtained from retailers buying in a smaller way.

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Every sale made in this Store must carry with it absolute cus­ tomer satisfaction- Our service does not end until you are finally pleased.

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Service Barbershop

Henry Schlueter

Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Sewerage

■25c

Haircuts, weekdays..

Haircuts, Saturdays..

Shaves ................ ...

Walter Heil

••35c •20c

Clean, Sanitary, Careful Work

W.E. Volkmann,Prop.

Schlueter & Heil Phone 457W

106 Main St.

215 N. Fourth Street

Watertown, Wis. Prompt and Reliable Service

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PALACE LUNCH 107 West Main St. Day and Night Service

Best of Service and Quality Foods

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ROTC UNIFORMS SIGMUND EISNER CO. RED BANK, N. J. New York Showrooms:

126 Fifth Ave.

College 腿咖 Supply Co. BASEBALL Catalog on request

—FIN&BASKETBALL TENNIS SUPPLIES

FOOTBALL Milwaukee, Wis.

丨 DR. J. R. CASANOVA DENTIST Telephone 714-J 107 N. First St. We Recommend

“Bostonian” SHOES

FOR MEN

Leo Reusch & Son

Merchants Bank Annex

IMmELECTKHOP 116 Third Street Phone 59-W

PATRONIZE 霄Blaclc and Red"

210 West Main Street

ADVERTISERS

E. H. Cook, M. D.

Ed. Hinzmann

Practice Limited to EYE,

BARBER SHOP

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

Spectacles and Eye Glasses Scientifically Fitted Hours 9to 4 Office—Hertel & Hoffmann Bldg.

Ed. Warner EAST END Barber Shop 602 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE

Behlke Drug Co. Comer First and Main Streets Watertown, Wis. Watertown's Leading

Shine & Hat Cleaning Parlor 410 Main St.

E. Dubrick, Prop

�. �. ��ir.h�rl INSTRUCTOR Pipe Organ Piano,

Violin and

Harmony

Studio 109 Main St., Third Floor Res. 318-J Studio Phone 752-W Hoffmann Building

DIAGNOSED

Young Man (to Court Clerk) -I-ah-er-um.

Clerk (toassistant)-"HenrY, bring out one of those marriage Incense blanks."

-Brown Bull.

HERMAN T. NOWACK

WATERTOWN'S FURNITURE

LEADING STORE

Royal Rest Easy Chair F. C. KECK & COMPANY 110-112 Main Street 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.

John E. Heismann

White Palace

ww:N1°u Quality

111 N. 4th St.

BARBER

Watertown, Wis.

SHOP

First Oass Work BERT C. FROEMMING

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Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

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CASH GROCER 115 Main St. Phone 6

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Counlry Club CIGARS

KUENZI CIGAR CO. 110 Third St.

MAKERS Watertown, Wla

Dealer in

Go to Headquarters for Sta­ tionery, Candies, Notions and Fancy Goods.

UP-TO-DATE EQUIPMENT 313 Main Street Mrs. T. B. Rau, Lady Assistant Res. Phone 51-W Phone S4

Cigars, and Tobaccos of All Kinds Magazines and Daily Papers 9 Main St.

RELIABLE FURNITURE UNDERTAKER W. F. Cruetzmaoher and LICENSED EMBALMER UNITED CIGAR STORE PRIVATE CHAPEL

BOY S— A Pair of Leather Sole Felt Slippers Will Keep Your Feet Warm and Save the Doctor’s The Pair Bill.

For Your Camera

$1.85

MEYERS

Fresh Films

SHOE STORE WfRTOWN

All Sizes in Stock

Huth & Hoyer DR. O. H. MOEN

DRUG STORE

DENTIST 204 MAIN ST.

X-Ray

Masonic Temple

Phone 609-J THE HOME OF MEYER’S h OME SMOKED

HAMS and BACON

Students

Phone 553-W

Let Max the Barber

212 North Second St. Watertown, Wis.

DO YOUR WORK.

Kmeoers Central Market Fruits and Vegetables in season.

Staple and Fancy Groceries.

Phone 296-W Opp. Postoffice

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Watertown

200 Madison St

•25c Haircuts, weekdays.. .35c Haircuts, Saturdays.

•20c Shaves __________ 113 North Fourth St. MAX GOSSFELD, Proprietor

NO NEED TO LOOK FURTHER JUST

Washington Hotel

Loeffler & Benke

H. W. KRONITZ Proprietor

Floral Shop Phone 649-J 104 Main Street

and Restaurant

You will pay less than we did for these SUITS and OVERCOATS Tardy winter weather, election disrupting business, lots of good suits and overcoats— —those are the four very lew- good buyers— major reasons for this extraordinary value offering.

OVERCOATS SUITS

$18.75 and up

$19J5 and up

The quality is there, the style is there, the variety is there, the value’s there. Every­ thing： you need or want in suits and over­ coats is here.

Copyright 1924 The House of Kuppenheimtr

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Hqffmann-Kelly Co” Inc. Custom Tailors Clothing - Furnishings

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There is no substitute

rurity bread /沉 Quality Stupka’s Bake Shop 618 Main Street

Forty Years Experience as Insurance Agent

Strong and Reliable Companies

A )NATION/

Policy Forms a Specialty

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Prompt and Careful Personal Attention

Carl E. Emmerling INSUROR Office Phone 323-W

Residence Phone 174-J Watertown, Wisconsin

207 Eight Street

Are Brick Cheese eaters tiring of fresh, hard, and dry Brick Cheese? It looks like it, the way they are changing to GOLD BRICK CHEESE.

GOLD BRICK CHEESE IS WELL CURED PURE AND TASTY Dealers: If you are unable to get the kind of cheese your customers want, write H. R. MOLDENHAUER CHEESE CO. Watertown, Wis. 416 Main Street

IDickner’s Boot S SHOES FOR THE OCCASION 215 MAIN STREET

We feel grateful to the manager of the Black and Red in calling on us for an add.

We wish、 to announce that we are going to open up a new Up-To-The-Minute Store about February 15th, with the latest styles iij Footwear.

Trusting to have the pleasure of serving you with your future shoe wants.

Star Lunch Restaurant Meals and Lunches Regular dinner from 1 1:00 to 2:00 Tables for Ladies

Ice Cream, Candies，Cigars，Cigarettes and Tobaccos.

Wm. Schubert, Prop.

604 Main Street

Aid Association for Lutherans APPLETON. WISCONSIN

Offers the Highest Grade Protection at the LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES It is the largest and best _ mutual surplus distributing Associa­ tion within the Syn­ odical Conference.

It pays sick, accident, total and perm­ anent disability, old age and death benefits at rates which guarantee, insurance at cost with absolute safety. Also pays Cash Surrenders, Paid-Up and Ex­ tended Insurance.

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HOME OFFICE BUILDING Owned by Association

RESERVE OVER $3,000,000

mhmrn Finest Photoplavs

Here you will find the best in music, motion pictures, ventilation and . projection.

Open every eveningä¸&#x20AC;-Matinee Sunday at 2:30 Chas. Heismann

Frank Petro

THE PAINT MAN

The Honest Electrician

PAINTER AND

614 Main St. 0. F. KURZWEG

DECORATOR

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

Dr. E. J. Hoermann DENTIST Telephone No. 258

X-Ray

Watertown, Wis.

Corner First and Main Streets

FIRST CLASS WORK

at CLEANERS and DYERS DRY CLEANING PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF THE NATION. 412 Main St.

Phone 263J

Sim Block “THE

BARBER” Watertown

115 Third St.

Jas. D. Casey Company PIANOS and PHONOGRAPHS on Easy Payment Plan RECORDS—ROLLS 119-121 Water St.

Watertown, Wis.

Otto Biefeld Company Heating, Plumbing & Piping Contractors Estimates Furnished Promptly

Drs. A. & M. Schlueter DENTISTS Watertown, Wis.

313 Main Street

F- J. Koser BAKER The Place Where They Make Golden Crust Bread 111 Second Street

Students

Telephone 502-W DOERR PHARMACY THE KODAK DEPOT Developing and Printing a Specialty

The Doerr Pharmacy 109 West Main Street

deposit your funds with this bank and make all payments by check.

No matter how smallâ&#x20AC;¢your account will receive careful attention.

Bank of Watertown The Oldest Bank in Watertown

SMOKE

WILKOWSKI BROS. HIGH LIFE CIGAR

A. WIGGENHORN & SON JEWELERS

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Dr. FRANK F. SCHLUETER DENTIST Office Phone 156-VV

Residence Phone 512-J

Watertown, Wis.

215 Main St.

If it’s Hardware!

WE HAVE IT NUFF SAID Give Us a Trial

Choice Candies Always

The Olympia MIKE SALLAS, Prop.

Candy Sh叩 _IggC丨earn Parlor Cor. Second and Main Streets.

Watertown, Wis.

307 Main St.

Basketball EVERYmUN POCKET CUTLERY and RAZORS

and all kinds of Sporting Goods I Examine our line before buying at

D. & F. Kusel Co.

Salick’s

108-110-112 W. Main St.

Jeweler

“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

Watertown’s Exclusive CROCKERY STORE

A. SOHRWEIDE 210 So. Third Street

Watertown. Wis.

AUG. GA關 CROCKHIUO. 400 Main Street

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.

WfCa WATERTOWN, WIS.

Tetzlaffs Grocery 5th and Western FINE FRUITS and CANDIES FANCY GROCERIES “I wish I could find a way to stop my wife from spending so much on gloves.”

“Buy her a diamond ring/*

CHARP CORNER I

SOFT O DRINK ___ PARLOR and CONE BAKERY F. SOMMER & SON, Propritors

Jaeger Manufacturing Co. (Incorporated)

Sash, Doors, Interior Finish and Store Fixtures

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Hartig’s Quality

ICE CREAM

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F. E. Kosanke, M. D. Hoffmann Bldg.—109 Main Street Office Hours: 1 to 4 p. m. Except Sunday. 7 to 8 p. m. Mon., Wed. and Sat. Res, Telephone I2t-W

Office Telephone 60

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 MUSIC STORE Pianos, Phonographs, Radios Headquarters for the Latest Records and Player Rolls Opposite Post Office 119 N. Second St.

Footwear of Destincfion The Style, Refinement and Quality that appeals to the young man, is always a prevailing feature of the W. L. DOUGLAS Line.

A. KALIEBE

A barber reported to work two hours late. "\Vhat\s the big idea?” de­ manded the boss.

‘Tni sorry,” replied the bar­ ber, “l)ut while I was shaving I talked myself into a shampoo, haircut and massage.

—The Progressive Grocer.

616 Main Street

A. KRAMP COMPANY The Largest Garage in the city.

Watertown, Wis.

615-617-619 Main Street

The Denninger

Studio PHONE 263-W

115 NORTH FOURTH ST.

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JULIUS BAYER Wholesale and Retail Dealer in

MEATS AND SAUSAGES OF ALL KINDS Watertown

Phone 25

Wisconsin

K0HLS-0E8IREICH CO.

Schnitger Motor Co.

Furniture and Undertaking

TAXI SERVICE AND STORAGE

Edison Phonographs and Rugs 607-613 Main St Phone Call 150-W Residence Phone 165-J GET YOUR

HARDWARE at Winkenwerder’s Hdw. Store 207 Main Street

BUTTERCUP BRAND OF BUTTER MADE BY

Watertown Butter & Cheese Company Manufacturers and Dealers in Butter and Cheese.

Phone 431-J

F. NEUMANN, Prop.

Dealers in MAXWELL and CHALMERS CARS Phone 264-W Watertown

200 First St. Next to Theatre

Telephone 680-J

Classic Sweet Shop H. C, Brandt, Prop.

Agency for WHITMAN’S 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

Dr.T.Q H. Abelmann SALLY ANN BAKE SHOP ORIGINATORS OF

QUALITY BAKED GOODS H. W. KRAMP, Proprietor

BENTZINï¼&#x152;S At the Sharp Corner

Phone 214 Retailer of Quality Foods

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DR. A. C. GILBERT DENTIST X-RAY 108% Main Street

Telephone 654-W Watertown, Wis.

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Her Heart's Desire a Flower Valentine ST. VALENTINES DAY FEBRUARY 14 Above all other (lavs, a w()””n loves to be remembered on St. Valentine’s Day. Just to be sure she will not be disappointed, place your order TODAY.

Stuebe Floral Co. 406 Main St.

Watertown

PLAN ON HEARING THE

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DOERR & LESCHINGER Plumbing and Sewerage Our Specialty 107 Fifth Street

Watertown, Wis.

High Grade Emblems and Stationery

"Bunde & ClpmeyerCo. t/ewol&ns -Mihveuik^o PlaaFiiaion. Arcodo Duildin爸

Where

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Both grow from the same soil. One springs up in the night and is soon gone. The growth of the other requires longer but it lives for generations.

Like the sturdy oak, confidence is a plant of slow growth, but it lives long and is worth cultivating.

Your confidence is our aim and this store leaves no stone unturned to gain and hold your confidence.

The close of every business day finds this store bright with promise for the morrow. We aim to make each day our object lesson in fulfillment of your expectations and anticipate your needs. In short, we are striving towards the goal of 100 per cent perfect.

At the Bridge

Wm. Gorder Co. Coal, Wood, Coke, Sewer Pipe â&#x20AC;&#x201D;ANDâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Building Material 60S Main Street

Telephone 33-1R

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THE BLACK AND RED

Volume XXVIII.

Watertown, Wis.t February, 1925

Number 9

A MEAN CHORUS FOR A NOBLE DRAMA Oh, Juniors, look!

This little book We dedicate to your fair name And hope it brings you glorious fame.

You’ll get the swelled head now, ’tis true, But Frosh and Sophomores have that too.

So don’t delay, Without dismay With all due boldness now rehearse Your wondrous power in prose and verse, While your audience right dutiful will be, In praise and censure equally quite free.

THE GOLD-RUSH OF 1848-49 Just as the final negotiations for peace with Mexico were begun, by which the United States was to receive the entire southwestern portion of our present country, gold was discovered in the lower Sacramento Valley in California. Marshall, an em­ ployee of Captain Sutter, accidentally hit upon several yellow particles, mingled with loose earth and gravel, while he was erecting a saw-mill and widening and deepening the channel, where the water to run the mill was let in. Suspecting the truth, —255—

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he gathered some of the glittering grains in his pouch and brought them to Captain. Sutter. Sutter weighed the ore, applied such tests of science as he knew, ransacked his library upon the sub­ ject, and finally pronounced the substance gold.

From that moment the news of the discovery spread, and men’s minds were turned from their occupations, whatever they were, to the gold fields. Neither Sutter nor Marshall could profit by their discovery. They tried to keep the secret for themselves; a Mexican grant being of course out of the question by that time, Sutter procured a lease of this region from the Indian natives and then undertook the more difficult affair of procuring a title, from the United States government; this he, however, never received. And so, instead of guarding their secret, Sutter and Marshall man­ aged to send the news far and wide.

The following months a wild rush began into the gold fields by land and sea, and before long the existence of gold in that region was known all over the world. The settlers already in California left their business to engage in mining, soldiers and sailors deserted from the United States army and navy to do the same. From all parts of the United States and even from Europe, gold hunters sought the new Eldorado. Merchants, farmers, physicians, lawyers, and men of many other occupations left their business to stake out claims in the gold valley. Houses were left half-built, fields half-planted, and women looked after the shop.

Foreign vessels began to arrive, but before they could unload their cargo, the crew deserted for the gold fields. Mexicans, no less than the Americans, caught the gold-fever and joined in the mad rush for riches. And as quick as the news could be brought to different countries, adventurers hastened from Chirm, from the Sandwich Islands, from Australia, and from points all along the Pacific coast.

The greater majority of those who sought the gold valley came from our eastern states. Of these some went overland, mak­ ing- their way slowly across the vast plains, the western deserts, and mountains. Many suffered from famine and thirst and often­ times their caravans were attacked by Indians. People soon found out that, in order to protect themselves from the Indians, they had to travel in large companies. Therefore in the early spring of 1849, all who wished to go West, gathered on the Missouri with trains of covered wagons. From May to June company after company set forth, until the trail from the Missouri to the foot of the Rocky Mountains was one long1 caravan. Now the Indians, instead of attacking, fled. This strange line, which comprised every species of wagon from the “prairie schooner” down to the peddler’s cart, was something- new to the Indian. The immi­ grants nevertheless had their hardships. Cholera, which was just —256—

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then raging in this country (even in Watertown in 1849), was their first obstacle. More than four thousand perished by the roadside from this disease alone. Those who escaped this pesti­ lence had still more to suffer. Pasturage grew scarce, and the pioneers had to divide into separate trails. Many had nothing more to eat than the tough meat of their mules or the flesh of rattlesnakes. Up and down the mountain-peaks, through the South Pass, the toilsome march continued, until the tributaries of the Colorado served as a guide. Some remained in the Salt Lake region for the winter, but most of them pressed on. By August the advance wagons of the first pioneer trains began toi arrive. and l)y the close of December the last of these overland companies of 1849 had encamped in California. On account of the many hardships connected with such a trip, the overland route was usually only taken by the poorer class of people. They purchased wagons, animals, and provisions l)y co-operation, and even the penniless had a chance, as drivers or otherwise, to work out a free passage.

The water route, either around Cape Horn or across the Isthmus, was not fully so dangerous, though more tedious. Nev­ ertheless it pleased the impatient, who wished to get in motion before spring. The ships were usually overloaded, so that disease would spread and many would perish on the way. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company had been organized already for general trade. Its first steamer sailed from New York in October previous to the discovery with not a single passenger for California; but after sailing- around the Cape, turning northward and reaching Panama in the following- January, the captain found fifteen hun­ dred persons eager to come on board as passengers, of whom scarcely one thirtieth part could be provided with staterooms.

Before November, 1849, more than eighty thousand immigjanits—“the forty-niners,” as they were called—reached the land of pironiise. Before the end of 1850, San Francisco had grown from a miserable Spanish village of huts to a city of twenty thousand inhabitants. Sacramento, a settlement which in April numbered but four houses, held in October a population of nearly ten thousand. About two years later the population of California had grown from only six thousand to more than a quarter of a million.

Although the discovery of gold opened the gates to the golden West, it brought with it many evil after-effects. Many men who had fertile lands or a booming- business abandoned their farms, workshops, and offices, only in order to appease their hunger for g-old—sacra fames auri. Some were fortunate and fra in ed wealth, and at times a single blow of the pick-axe would disclose a yellow treasure. Others again toiled for months, but could barelv make a living'.

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A TRUE STORY Ralph, Fred, and Chester were three young baseball enthusiasts. All three boys were good players. They had played with amateur teams, but they thought now that they had enough ex­ perience to play with other teams. They wrote to a number of clubs throughout the country and received a few offers. The one that impressed them most, however, was an offer to play with a team in K----- , West Virginia.

K----- was a small mining town with a population of about nine hundred. The greater part of the inhabitants, however, were negroes. The only places of business were a general store, a garage, a pool hall, and the offices of the mining company. The law was very lax in K----- , and most of the men carried revolvers.

The few streets that the town boasted were too muddy to travel eight months out of the year. The houses were shabby and dirty.

The only pleasant thing about K was the surrounding hills and the picturesque sunsets.

In this place the boys found themselves late one afternoon in early spring after riding- two nights and one day from their comfortable home in the Middle West.

“Well, Chet, we’re here. Now what do we do?” asked Ralph.

“Look for a place to eat,” answered Chet.

The others laughed and agreed with Chet. Just then the boys observed a middle-aged man advancing towards them. He proved to be the club’s manager and had been looking for the friends.

He had everything arranged, where the boys were to room and board, and what jobs they were to have about the mines. The team only played ball once a week, and part of the agreement was suitable work for each of the friends.

The boys soon adapted themselves to their new surroundings, Fred was given work in the machine shop and Ralph in the elec trical department. Chet, however, preferred to work in the mines' and was given work in the bowels of the earth with pick, shovel, and dynamite.

Everything was new and interesting and the first week passed quickly. The boys went out for practice and each secured his favorite position on the team. The manager was pleased with their playing1 and their success in the small town was assured.

Fred’s position on the team was second base and Ralph’s position . was third base. Chet was a pitcher; but he also played in the outfield when he was not pitching, because his effective work with the bat was needed.

The day of the first ,s：ame came. The boys were out at tjie park early. They were a little nervous and were anxious to begin.

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terest, because K----- had three new players ancl the team K------was playing was an old, powerful rival.

“Are you going to get a hit to-day, Chet?” asked Fred.

“No, not against that pitcher. He looks as big as a barn when he is in the box. I feel my knees shaking a 1 ready/J “Boys, are we all gwine to win to-day ?,J asked a colored gentleman by the name of Sam sitting along the third-base line.

“I’se bet my 1916 Ford against twenty chickens, a gallon of Julep, and ten dollars, that youse do.”

"Well, brother, we’ll try our best,” answered Ralph.

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The first three innings passed uneventfully for our three friends. They played their positions well. The score was a tie, one and one. The fifth inning showed the real ability of the boys.

Fred caught a fast ball that was heading for right-field and kept the score tied by catching an opponent off third base. Then the K —team came to bat. Ralph was the first to bat in that inning.

“Ralph, you haven’t done a thing yet; now get in there and give that old apple a ride,” said Fred.

“All right, Til try.”

The first ball over Ralph swung at and knocked over the second-baseman’s head and reached first base safely. The follow­ ing batters fanned, but Ralph had reached second base in the meantime. The next batter was Chet. He had two strikes and everybody thought he would strike out, when he knocked the next ball pitched over the fence. The crowd went wild when they saw what it meant and cheered first Ralph as he crossed home-plate and then Chet. The score was now three to one in favor of K----- .

The remaining innings passed without either side scoring, No sooner had the last man been put out when half of the spectators were on the field, shaking hands and congratulating the boys. It was some time before they managed to tear away from the crowd.

Sam accompanied the boys home ancl the three saw in him a friend.

After eating a hearty supper and resting awhile, the boys decided to take in the sights.

“We ought to see a little excitement to-night. The miners were paid to day and they usually spend it all right away,” said Fred.

“Yes, we are liable to get in a scrap if we don’t watch out.

Five fellows are still nursing their injuries they received last pay­ day and they are out for revenge.”

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“1 wouldn’t mind it in the least. Chet, this place is so dead that every time a rooster crows tears come to my eyes. A little excitement would be good for my rheumatics. —Ralph, are you coming along ? —Hurry then.”

The three no sooner found themselves in the pool-hall than they began to feel uneasy. All the miners had a little too much Julep, an intoxicating drink made of raisins. The air was heavy with smoke, foul odors, and bad words. At five or six tables sat hard-looking men—all were gambling. The boys stood look­ ing on awhile when Sam came up to them and said: “Say, boys, you all done better go home and go to bed. This place is gonner be pretty warm soon."

“That’s what we came for— —too get a little warmiiig-up.”

“No, no, you boys better go homee, you maybe get hurt here.

These miners are some bad boys when they’re drunk.”

Sam had no sooner spoken than their attention was drawn to one corner of the room. One man was cursing another and ac­ cusing him of cheating. They even came to blows. Very soon more took up the fight and it became a free-for-all. The boys were getting excitement now. The noise in the room was deafen­ ing, tables were overturned, and chairs, bottles and glasses flew through the air. Suddenly a shot rang out and the front window flew to pieces with a crash. That was enough for the boys. They made one bolt for the door and did not stop until they reached their boarding-house.

“Say, that was a close shave,” panted Fred, “that bullet missed me by two feet. That’s all the excitement I care for to-night. I thought that bullet was following me all the way home.”

“Nice dead place, isn’t it?” said Ralph. .

The next morning they learned from Sam that the pool hall was a total wreck. Three men were seriously injured and many more had received minor bruises. He was glad that the boys got out of the fight safely. He had left the same time the boys had一 only he had to run farther than they.

For the next two weeks everything went along rather smooth­ ly. The boys had played two more games. One they lost and the other they won. They were still playing the game well 'and the people were greatly pleased with the showing the boys made.

They made many friends and were beginning to like the place. All three had steady work and were saving money.

One Tuesday morning about 10 o’clock，when everyone was at work, a bell began ringing frantically. The sound came from the direction of the mines and was the one sound that everyone in K dreaded.

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pie heard the dreaded sound than they dropped everything they were doing and ran for the mines. Men, women, and children were seen hurrying along, most of them with an anxious look on their face. For some of them it meant the loss of a husband or a father, for others a son or a brother.

When Ralph heard the bell he turned pale and shuddered.

He knew what it meant and thought of Chet, who was working in the mines and maybe was buried alive with many other workmen.

Ralph left his work at once and hurried to the scene of commotion.

There he met Fred and Sam. “Fred, what happened?”

“Tunnel No. 4 caved in about five hundred feet from the mouth, and Chet and two other men are trapped. There are about twenty feet of coal and rock collected in the tunnel.”

“Chet is trapped?”

“Yes, but there is hope of saving him and the rest. If the workmen can break through the pile within two days they can get them out alive.”

“Let’s see what we can do. We have to get those men out of there in time.”

Sam followed the boys. A large crowd of frantic men and women had gathered at the mouth of the tunnel and it took half a dozen armed men to hold them back. Ralph, Fred, and Sam pushed their way to the entrance and were in time to be recruited to work on the first relief shift. This first shift was made up of ten men. All were given instruments and instructions how to pro­ ceed, then they got into two small electric cars and were drawn into the mines. : The friends worked side by side and all worked as they never had worked before. To stop for rest or lunch never entered their minds. That large pile of debris ahead of them had to be con­ quered first. At seven o’clock that evening they were relieved another shift. The boys were loath to leave the mine, but they realized that they could nor endure the strain much longer, “I don’t believe we made much headway to-day, Ralph; enough dirt was hauled out, but we only advanced about three feet. At that rate we never will get them out alive.”

“Maybe the night-shift will make better progress and break through by morning. I don’t believe I can sleep tonight, though; I would like to come back after supper.” .“Now, you two go and get something' to eat and then go to bed. Dont worry about Chet, they will get him out all right. You go and rest.”

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crowd still lingered near the entrance, waiting for some report of the missing. The second shift was making fairly good progress, but could not report anything definite yet. They had fired shots to attract the attenion of the trapped men, but had received no answer. Fred and Ralph waited awhile and then went home.

They saw that they could do no good there now. Both boys could not sleep much during the night and the next morning both were at the mines bright and early. Still no report from the missing.

About eleven o’clock a workman rushed out of the mine and said they had heard the faint ring of pick-axes on the other side of the slide. A joyous shout followed this report and many hearts in the crowd felt a little easier. The noise meant that the men were still alive and that the relief crew would probably break through that day.

Fred and Ralph could not be held back any longer and were given permission to enter the mine again and help with the res­ cue. Occasionally they would hear a faint sound on the other side and would work so much harder. At four o'clock in the afternoon the wall was broken through, Two exhausted miners were pulled through the narrow opening. They were too weak to speak, how­ ever, and fainted when they found that they were saved.

Another half hour was necessary to make the opening large enough to pass through with ease. The other trapped men were soon found. All were unconscious. All had worked until they were exhausted and then fainted at their labors. None of them was dead, however. Ralph and Fred were the first to reach Chet They spoke to him and tried to rouse him, but they could net bring him to consciousness. They put him on one of the cars and soon had him out of the mine. He was put to bed at once and given medical aid. His condition was very low, and the doctor was afraid he would not recover. The boys sat at his bedside all Kt, hoping he would wake and recognize tUem. i-ie was delirious the whole night, but early the next morning he gained consciousness for a few moments, then fell into a sound sleep. The crisis was over. Ralph and Fred breathed more easily and finally sought their own beds.

During the next two weeks Chet gradually recovered.

“When that slide came I thought the end of the world was here,” said Chet one morning. “The earth under our feet trembled and coal and earth fell all around us. We all worked like mad men until we heard the shots; then I must have fainted. The next thing I knew I was lying here in bed.”

“Yes, Chet, you can be very thankful that you got out of it the way you did,” answered Ralph, “and when you are fully recovered we are going home with you. My parents are an>ious to have me come home. It is the same with Fred. We wired、、)ur

parents as soon as we got you out of the mine. They want you home as soon as possi"' ible.”

“Well, fellows, Fm willing to go home now. I hope I never see a coal mine again.”

“What about the baseball team?” asked Fred.

“We will play ball somewhere else. There is a team at home that will gladly give us positions.”

Three weeks after the men were taken from the mine, the boys were on the platform waiting for the train that was to take them home. Their friends did not like to see them leave, but they realized the circumstances and sympathized with the boys.

Sam took their departure the hardest and presented each with a small gift as a remembrance of him.

—Norman Schlavensky, ’26.

APOLOGIE DES UNTERPRIMANERS 1. Da sitz’ icli nun und denke nach, Es sind schon fast zwei Stunden, Was man denn da nur schreiben mag, Und hab noch nichts gefunden.

2. Der Redakteur, der fragte mich, Ob ich nicht wuerde schreiben, Und, dass es so gezieme sich, Wollt’ er mir dann einreiben.

3. So kam es denn; ich sagte ”Ja!” Doch Hess ich’s mir nicht ahnen, Dass da ein Unglueck mir geschah, Als ich mich lies ermahnen!

4. Zum Schreiben da gehoeret mehr, Drob wird wohl keiner zanken, Als Tinte, Feder, und Papier. ， Dazu gehoern Gedanken!

5. Dann kommt die allerschlimmste Sach.

Da liegt der Hund begraben!

Da seuftzt so mancher, „Weh!’’ und ,，Ach!’’ ”Man muss ein Thema liaben.”

6. ”Ach，deren gibt’s ’ne grosse Zahl,” So hoert man ja wohl sagen.

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1 Doch wenn man gehet an die Wahl, Da moecht man schier verzagen.

7. Auch sagen manche, class man muss Sicli halten wolil in Schranken, Bis man bekommt ein* spiritus, Der gibt dann sclion Gedanken.

S. So bitt ich denn den Redakteur Er moege mir’s verzeihen; Das Schreiben wurde mir zu schwer, Es wollt’ mir nicht gedeihen. 一M. O. K”，26.

PERSEVERE—DO^T PLOD Did you ever seek to understand just why you have failed so' miserably to grasp success, while the other fellow has triumph­ antly reached his aim ? Some will say, “He surely was a lucky bird.” Others say，“O well, he’s got the brains, if he wouldn’t be successful, nobody would.” But there is often a world’s differ­ ence between such passive persons and the lucky ones or the ones with the brains, just as much difference as between the words “persevere” and nplod.”

To take things as they come is one way, but to make things come to you is quite another. The former way concisely typifies the plodder, the latter is the motto for him who perseveres. Per­ severance, by its very nature, implies the possession of a definite， well-formulated aim toward which everything1 is shaped. Such an aim implies one with an incentive, a motive for putting forth the jDest possible effort of which one is capable. Such an aim is inspiring and raises one above the influence of discouragement and induces a person to strive with determination until the goal js reached. The plodder, on the other hand, has no definite goal in view and just merely keeps on plugging regardless of direction or aim and soon finds himself waddling in a slough of difficulties from which he knows no way out. He loses his sense of direction and mistakes motion for action. Then the storm of adversities comes and drives him entirely from his hope of success. When the storm is over he is hopelessly off the track, and, at best, he starts plodding again but hardly knows which way; he just ke印s on going. “Just keep on keeping on” has some merit, but to achieve something- one must keep on keeping on in the right direction. Therefore one of the fundamental differences between the plodder and the person that perseveres is that the first allows

I his destiny to be shaped for him, while the second shapes his own destiny.

For an example we might draw a nautical comparison.—Two vessels start off for the same port. When in mid seas the one vessel perceives the approaching storm and, knowing that progress under such difficulties would be impossible, she lays anchor to prevent being drifted from her course. And when the tempest has abated she is headed true and reaches the goal on time. The other vessel sees the storm as well but blindly keeps on drifting and is gradually swung from her course and hopelessly delayed.

The vessel that anchored is the person who perseveres. The other is the aimless plodder.

Our college life too is like a ship drifting o’er the many seas of difficulties. Many a time we are compelled to throw out our anchor of perseverance till the storm of adversities has subsided.

Just here is where the person that perseveres has the greatest ad­ vantage over the plodder. The plodder, when confronted by ob­ stacles and when things begin to look dark, loses sight of his aim and like a drifting vessel is swung hopelessly from attaining his goal. The persevering student again, when difficulties seem quite to obstruct his way to success, lays anchor in courage and faith and clings to his determination; so that, when the billows of mis­ chance have receded, he begins with new fortitude, not allowing himself to be sidetracked by unforeseen circumstances, but re­ solving to attain his aim. Many a student who had the brains but lacked the ambition and perseverance has been sidetracked by only minor difficulties and thus swerved into the path of plodders, Days of discouragement will come to everyone and indeed also to the student who perseveres, but he will never give in to it; and, before he knows it, the opposition in his path is broken, and he is steaming onward to his goal.

Woudn’t it then be a good plan for us to observe and study the qualities of a man whom we admire for his success ? Analyze the characteristics of the individuals and explain just why this pian was successful and the other wasn’t. It surely would be interesting to find how the success of one man is attributable to the presence of certain qualities or how failure is due to the absence of these qualities in another person. Then turn the search­ light on ourselves and see how many of the good and how many of the bad qualities we have acquired. Let us not stop there, but make it a point to develop the bad qualities into good ones and • keep on improving what good qualities we may possess. To do this, however, we need patience and perseverance, and, above all, we must make a clean-cut, irrevocable .decision.

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who have persevered and those who have been mere plodders.

A character that must at once strike us as a man of perseverance is Lincoln. Weighed clown by the almost unbearable burden of the Civil War, Lincoln persevered. The blood of thousands was shed, and when defeat seemed almost certain he was asked to resign as president, but with his aim clearly in view Lincoln shouldered it all until his perseverance was crowned with victory.

Perseverance then is one of the most important and effectual means whereby to attain success. Perseverance means push and progress—not plodding. Perseverance is active, not passive.

Perseverance is aggressiveness modified by tact and consideration — Paul Kuske, ’2(5. and inevitably implies action.

HIS LAST RACE Dick was standing at a counter in a cigar store lighting a cigar, when someone tapped him lightly on the shoulder saying, “Hello, Dick! How’s your car standing for the coming- race?”

Dick turned round wondering who this could be. As he looked into the face of the speaker, he recognized his old pal of the battlefield. “Well, well, Tom! How^ the boy ? Where did you drop from? My car? She’s standing in pretty good shape. The only thing I need yet is a good mechanic to help me along a bit.

One who knows something about a car and how to handle it in a race, so I can win. But where did you hear that I am to race?”

“Who doesn’t know about the races and the racers in this town?” asked Tom. “That’s about all I have been hearing since I arrived here. While eating my dinner at one of the restaurants here in town, I asked the man sitting on the other side of the table who the contestants in this race were. He mentioned the names of several of the racers and among others I noted }rour name too. The mention of your name created a little interest in me for this race, and I made up my mind then to look, you up as soon as possible to wish you good luck. But now, did I un­ derstand you correctly ? Did you say you were looking for a mechanic?”

“Exactly!” responded Dick. <rWell, how would I do?” asked Tom. “I’ve been working on automobiles for some time and was in several races too, for all of that, before Uncle Sam called me; of course, since then I haven t been doing- anything- to really amount to much.”

“Fine!” cried Dick. “That will be great! We fought many a hard fight on the battlefields together, and won out ,and rm sure that with your help I can win in this race. Put her here old boy.

You come over sometime to-morrow morning- and we’ll both take

i a glance at the motor to see that everything is in good condition.

Here’s my card. You’ll find me easily enough. I have an ap­ pointment within ten minutes, so I hope you’ll excuse me. See you at 9 oclock tomorrow. So long, old top.”

“So long, Dick, see you in the morning then,” said Tom, and the two boys parted.

The race was still a week off, nevertheless the whole town seemed to be excited about the big affair of the season. Every man with a little spark of sporting blood in himself had a ticket.

Others were hustling to the ticket office to buy one. This continual hustling to and from the ticket office increased, as the day of the race approached.

• Tom had been with Dick every day since the day he met m him in the cigar store, and both worked on the car to put it i:: its best condition. The night before the race Tom and Dick were together again, but this time not working on the car. This time both were in a theater trying to distract their minds from the race. After the performance they bid each other a good-night and went home to get some rest for the following strenuous day of the race.

The day of excitement arrived. At 9 oclock in the morning people were parading up and down the main street of the town, led by the town’s best band, cheering for the racers. Everybody seemed to have the wings of Mercury tied to his heels. The usual slow gait of some of the old men of the town turned into the gait of a young man. The horses that were usually driven through the streets of the town at an easy pace, couldn’t travel fast enough for the driver. The Arterial Highway signs seemed a nuisance to the automobile drivers. Everything seemed to whiz past.

Tom came over to Dick early in the morning, and the two gave their car the final once over.

“Well, Dick,” asked Tom, “all set for the day? Your nerves strung for the test?”

“All set, Tom, and we’re out to win my last race. Are you with me? How do you stand?” Dick asked.

“What did you say? Did you say this was going to be your last race?” cried Tom. “Here I have figured on a lot of excite­ ment in some other races, and now you come round with.that-’’.

“I’m sorry to have disappointed you, Tom,” replied Dick.

“I should have told you this before, but you see mother is get­ ting old and slie seems worried to death that perhaps some acci­ dent will happen and leave her to pull her own cars. She really didn’t want to permit me to get in on this race, but I begged her so long until she finally consented, and then she made me promise never to enter another race. I promised. So, Tom, you and I are going to make this race one worth its while. We’re going to win.

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"That's the spirit, old man. You’re the man I need to win!” cried Dick. '*Come, lets lunch a little before we drive our car down to the tracks. We’ll need a bit to hold us to our seats.”

Both went into the house where Dick’s mother had been waiting for him. Dinner stood steaming on the table. Grace was. said, and the three began to eat. After the meal Dick’s mother came up to him and begged him to be careful and told him to come back as soon as the race was over, so that she would not have to live in suspense too long. Then she walked to Tom, and asked him to see Dick safely through the race, if he could pos­ sibly help. Tom tried to console the old lady by saying that there were no dangers to (ear, and that she would have her son back with her at the supper table.

The two left the house, with Dick’s mother standing at the door waving to the departing car, and drove directly for the fair grounds, where the race was to take place. On the way Dick broke the silence that had reigned between the two by saying: “Do you know that those words of warning from mother’s lips make me feel a bit unsafe in my seat? Not that I am afraid of the race, but somehow or other I have a funny feeling as though something is going to happen.”

Tom felt a bit of this heavy feeling, too, but he would not admit it as Dick did, but tried to drive this feeling out of Dick by saying: “Ah, forget it! That’s just the excitement before the race, Nearly everybody feels that way before some big event in his life.

They arrived at the fairgrounds and drove through the gates amid the cheers of the people standing along the sides of the driveway. They drove the car to the shed and walked over to register; then sat down among some of the other competitors and had a little chat before the race. They had been taiL'ing for some time, when Tom poked Dick saying: “An hour to go. What say 've chase the car around the track now to warm her up?”

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Cheers arose from the grand stand every rime they drove past it. Betting was going on heavily, and the betting was pretty evenly divided among the cars. The time to start had arrived.

Like a wave, the words “They’re lir.*ng up” cr'ulcl be heard rolling through the grandstand. Dick and Tom took the place close to the inside fence in the second row. Tlie roar of the motors drowned out the cry from the grandstand. Tom had to yell at the top of his voice to his partner when he tried to chee** him up: “'Veil, Dick, here she goes!’’

The red flag dropped, signifying that the race was to start.

“They’re off!” the crowd yelled. A whir irom the motors and the cars started with a jump.

The first two laps every man held his own position. Gradu­ ally Dick pulled ahead of three cars and by the time he had completed his fifth lap he held third place.

“Don’t ride her too hard, Dick!’’ yelled Tom. “Save as much power as possible till the end. I’ll watch the rear and let you know when the other cars gain on us. Y" nt watch those ahead of us so they don’t get too big a lead.

The third position Dick held until there were only three more laps to go .lie saved as much power as he possibly could for the final plunge. Some of the cars he had passed on Iii» second troubles. Two other cars lap .dropped out on account of engine _ were disabled, when they drove through the fence at the cmrve, so that toward the end of the race only five cars out of the thir­ teen that started remained on the track.

After they had almost completed their third last lap, Dick yelled to his partner. “I’ll pull ahead now. Only two more lap to go. Feed her a little more oil. I’ll give her all she has. We J1 make those guys ahead of us look as though tl.cv wore pedaling their way on a bicycle when we pass Tom pumped some more oil and Dick fed the cur nil he coald, but to overtake those ahead of him was not so easy as he tried to make himself believe it was. Slowly but surely lie crawled up on the first car and passed it directly in front of the grandstand, A cry of joy arose from the grandstand from those who had bet their money on Dick. All this time they believed their money gone, but now when they saw him pass the first car, they rose, let out a wild cry, and threw up their hats.

One more lap to go, Dick,” yelled Tom. “Can we cover the other fellow too? Give her some more gas•” “Shes taking all I have,” cried Dick. “We’r? gaining on him just the same. Probably we can pull ahead of him at the curve.”

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wheel broke. Dick was too close behind him to avoid hitting the car ahead. He tried to swerve out, but too late. Tom saw the im­ pending clanger, got up in his seat to leap out, but just as he rose the cars crashed together, and he was thrown headlong over the 、two cars to the ground. The other cars passed by on the open side, and just narrowly avoided the collision. By the time the am­ bulance had arrived, a crowd had gathered around the two wrecks.

Tom was picked up a lifeless corpse with a broken neck. Dick was unconscious when taken out of his seat, but not hurt fatally.

He was rushed to the hospital and examined. A broken arm and several broken ribs was what he received out of his last race.

When he regained consciousness, and found himself in a hos­ pital, he inquired about his pal, only to hear of his sad end. The two drivers of the other car were in the beds alongside of his.

One, the mechanic, suffered from a broken leg, for he too was just leaving his car, when Dick hit it, and caught him with one foot still in the wrecked car. The driver suffered from internal injuries. Dick left the hospital after a week never to race again, and always to carry the loss of a dear friend and pal in his mem­ ory, who had come to help him win his last race. 一G. Schmeling, *26.

THE BLACK HOLE OF CALCUTTA It had long been the ambition of European rulers to establish a trading point at Bengal, which was known as the garden of Eden of the East. Various companies from Europe owned large factories in Bengal. The French and Dutch traders were set­ tled at Chandernagore and Giinsuran respectively. The English had built Fort William near the sea. Store-houses, belonging to the East India Company, were spread along the banks of the Ganges. Like all the other settlers and great landowners in India, England paid rent to the government of Bengal for the ground it was holding.

The province of Bengal was governed by a viceroy, whom the English called Aliverdy Khan. After his death early in 1756, his grandson, Surajah Dowlah, ascended the throne. Of all the oriental despots Surajah Dowlah was perhaps the worst specimen.

He was a youth of only nineteen years when he became ruler. His understanding was feeble and his education was trivial; he was selfish. His early debauchery had totally unnerved him and the frequent use of liquor almost drove him to madness. .

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wealth of Calcutta could not replace the profits which he was drawing from the European traders. He soon found reasons for a quarrel with the English merchants in Bengal. The English, who were trembling at the prospect of an invasion from France, had fortified their settlements without permission from the Na­ bob. This was an excellent reason for Surajah Dowlah to start a feud with the traders; and with a great army he marched against Fort William on June 20, 1756. The merchants were terriified at the approach of the army, and the governor and the military comniander, who had heard much of Surajah’s cruelty, made their escape to the nearest ship. The rest of the party was captured with­ out much resistance. The Nabob, expecting to find much wealth, twice ordered them to disclose the treasures. Disappointed with the little wealth lie had found, he ordered them under the watch of the guards, promising them to spare their lives. The guards led them to a dungeon whose dimensions were fourteen by eighteen feet, and commanded them to enter. The captives, one hundred and forty-six in number, thought the soldiers were joking, and remembering that the Nabob had promised to spare their lives, they laughed and jested at the foolish notion of the soldiers. But when the guards threatened to kill those who hesitated, they all “piled in” and the doors were shut behind them.

In this little dungeon, known as the Black Hole, one hundred and forty-six men were imprisoned. The room was probably large enough to he meant for two or three men. It gave each person a space of not even two square feet. In the hottest season of the year, when it was almost impossible for a Euronean to live in India in the open air, these traders were pushed into that airless and unventilated dungeon. Although they stripped, the flood of perspiration maddened their thirst and death was their only relief.

They fought for places at the two little air holes and trampled upon each other until one or the other was dead. The guards, for their own amusement, brought them a little water, for which the prisoners fought like mad. It was passed to them in hats and most of it was spilled, so that the little .use they got out of it only maddened their thirst. When morning1 came, the Nabob or­ dered the door to be opened. After the guards had removed the dead bodies, twenty-three ghastly figures that would not have been recognized by their own mothers,. staggered from the dungeon. Where this dungeon stood. an obelisk was later erected by the English to the memory of those who died in that memorable cell.

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I ^Math ^:J uary, 1757; and in June Clive avenged the death of those merchants, by defeating- with an army of three thousand lifty thousand natives ancl Frenchmen at Plassey. Only throulgh the unanimity of his men did Clive win that battle. He knew that they should have either to win or to die; for he said: “If a defeat had ensued, not one man would have returned to tell it.”

—Alwin Degner, ’26.

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WASHINGTON AND TWENTIETH CENTURY THRILLS Put George Washington, whose one hundred and eighty-third birthday America >vill commemorate this month, amid the whirli­ gig and bustle of New York or Oiicago to-day, and he’ll probably not live to see another sunset. The thrills would kill him. This may be exaggerated, but let the speeding America of the twentieth century halt a moment and glance in retrospect over the years— they are only 136 years—since Washington became its first presi­ dent. Just a few instances: America to-day stands at the climax of a great scientific development. George Washington knew of no Twentieth Century Limited or Big Six locomotive. Henry Ford had not entered the scene with his $250 runabout; the Wright Brothers with their aeroplane would seem a phantom in the eyes of Benjamin Franklin. What a ravin? maniac would he have been who had prophesied that after 130 years descendants of the members of First Continental Congress living in Los Angeles (which had not been known until many years later) would hear voices calling from across the continent by means of a very mys­ terious device, the radio. What an insignificant scuffle Washing—273—

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ton would find the American Revolution to have been against the monstrous World War and all its concurrent incidents: the sub­ marine, the zeppelin, the highly developed howitzer, poison gas; and death, poverty, devastation, and hatred. And yet the world knows no peace. —One should like to ask him, if the American of to-day with all his culture, legislation, and reform movements is a better man morally than the American of ’89.

We need only run through the dictionary alphabetically to find a cue to hundreds of thrills that would soon set Washington and Ben Franklin grop-o'v. Washington scarcely dreamed how great a nation he had established. But in looking back, what a brief space are 150 or 200 vears compared with 5000 years in history, and yet what immense changes have come over America, what great strides in material development it has taken since its birth as a nation. Then look ahead. What will the American have experienced after another 150 years ? Will the future bring continued progress or will it be reactionary ? What nation in the ages has history established a parallel to America ?

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THE LITERARY VALUE OF CROSSWORD PUZZLES Nowadays crosswords have become a fad and, like all fads, have gone into extremes. Their real value is lost just be­ cause they are a fad. We have scores of examples in life of just such abuses. We need think only of fashions. Crossword puzzles lead to all kinds of abuses, primarily to the neglect of duty. We may have to search an hour or two for a monosyllabic name of a little creek in China or a four letter word meaning chamois. Such primitive labor is a rather tedious waste of time.

And of what literary value are these words ?

To spend two hours a day on something- quite as fruitless as a crossword puzzle ought to be somewhat distasteful to a student.

Reading of ^ood literature half an hour daily would be far more profitable. There we can study the meanings of words and learn Rood, idiomatic usage at the same time. Edmund Burke’s speeches are excellent for such constructive reading. We must make the most of our time if we intend to reach our goal. That which was shall never be again in the same form. Now, while we are still young and can learn easily, is the agreeable time to learn. Our —R. B., ’26. schooldays come once and come no more.

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What grading we shall be able to give their work the Seniors only know. May your literary genius lead you to compositions that will completely satisfy the censors and hold spell-bound your readers.

N. B. Juniors and Seniors, in editorials such as this there is at rare times evidence of soft soap. So don’t take this mumbojumbo of editorial boosting without the proverbial bag«o f salt.

—W. C. F. But keep this a secret, as Albert Fall once said.

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^mxrnxij Das erste Drittel des Schuljahres nahm am 19. Dezember seinen Abschluss, und am 7. Januar nahm das Zweite seinen Anfang. Blicken wir zurueck auf die Arbeit in dem ersten Teil des Schuljahres, so muessen wir bekennen und sagen, class wir in Vielem gefehlt habcn. In dem zweilen Teil wollen wir mit groesserem Eifer arbeiten.

Fuer das zweite Drittel wurde Herr Zorn zum Praeses er'vaehlt, und Herr Voigt zum Vize-praeses.

Am 17. and 18. Januar waren die Herren Brandt, Gentz und Knoll in Oconomowoc und wohnten dort clem Eiskarnival bei.

Herr Gentz ist Dreckinspector geworden. Er soil jetzt jeden Morgen sein Bett maclien.

Dr. Koch verkaufte einen grossen Teil seiner theologischen Bibliothek. Man sagt, er habe finanziellen Schiffbruch erlitten.

HevrWinter ist noch nicht zurueck. Seit Weihnachten vikariert er in Colome, Sued Dakota. Wann er kommen wird ist fraglich.

Seine Zimmergenossen hebaupten, er lassc gar nicht von sich hoeren.

Eine gewisse Gessellschaft bei uns hat einen Sangverein gegruemlet. Dieser Verein kommt jeden Montag zusammen, um Volkslieder einzuueben. Herr Albrecht leitct dicsen Verein. Er erweitert auch unser Choral-lmch mit englischen Liedern.

Die Wis. Telephone Co. gab uns am 29. January eine Telephonel^etriebserklaerung mit Hilfe einiger Apparate. Operateure und Geschaeftsleiter der Co. waren amvesend, um die Principien des Telephonwesens zu skizzieren.

Am 30. Januar stattete Herr Walter Lindeman von Milwaukee seinem Freunde Arthur Gentz einen Besuch ab.

Die Schuhlaeden haben einen Kunden weniger. Herr Leh­ mann hat sich in letzterer Zeit ein paar Holzpantoffeln gemacht.

Sie werclen wohl bald als Reliquienstuecke im Museum zu finclen sein.

Die Herren Albrecht, Behn und Schaller waren am Samstag den 30. Januar in West Bencl, um Freunde und Bekannte zu besuchen. Jedoch am Sonntag Morgen reiste Herr Schaller von dorr nach Fond du Lac. Man hat unter uns auch eine Kollekte erhoben fuer Kappellenbau in der Negermission. .

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1 fuenf bezahlen die Telephonkosten. Am Freitag den 30. Januar batten diese Ilerren Pech. Beim Steuern lief das Toboggan samt dcr ganzcn “Baggage” im rasenden Tempo gegen eine Eiche.

Der Baum stcht noch, aber der Toboggan nahm ein Ende mit • Sell recken. Doch Zimmer 39 bleibt nie in Verlegenheit. Sie haben sicli schon wieder einen neuen Toboggan angeschafft. Hoffentlich werden die Ilerren bald lernen, class man durch Erfahrung klug wird.

—The Rev. Adolph Ackerman of Mankato, Minnesota, has re­ ceived the call as professor to Northwestern to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Peters.

—Norman 1915, visited It would not of the three salesman for

Tegtmeyer, a member of the ’20 class from 1913professors and the college grounds on February 4. be out of place to call to mind, that he is a member pairs of twins of that class. He is now traveling the “Faultless” Garment Company of Chicago.

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一Miss Frieda Koehler, daughter of Prof. J. P. Koehler, *77, of the Ev. Luth. Seminary, left for Tucson, Arizona, on the third of February, where she will be married to the Rev. Arnold Sitz, *14.

“Happy” Froehlich, com. ’20, is now on the office staff of the Julius Aiidrae Electric Company of Milwaukee.

—At nine o’clock, Sunday night, February 8, Prof. Wendland, ’06, was operated on for appendicitis.

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having in his collection many pieces bearing the head of Old Julius.

—The congregation of Hoskins, Minnesota, where the Rev. Frederic Brenner, ’05，is pastor, celebrated the dedication of a new $6,500 school building.

—The Rev. Luther Voss, ex. ’18，formerly at Florence, South Dakota, has acepted a call to a Mission Congregation between West Allis and Milwaukee. ―The Rev. Carl Otto, ex. '08, of Brownsville paid his son a visit here February 9.

—The Rev. Leonard Koeniger, ’13, North Fond du Lac, and the Rev. Alex Sitz, ’09，Wisconsin Rapids, and their families helped to celebrate the forty-fifth weddinp- anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Koeniger here the last few days in January.

—Arm in Retzlaff, ’17，New Ulm, made his annual stay here January 29-30 after the Milwaukee Auto Show. 一The Rev. Walter Bodamer, ’17’ of Prairie du Chien, has re­ ceived a call to Hurley, Wisconsin. 一The following clipping we received from the Rev. Paul Lutzke: “In frueheren Zeiten wurden hierzulande auch die Posten in der Diplomatic als Belohnungen fuer Dienste, die der herrschenden Partei geleistet wurden, vergeben. Schon seit einem Vierteljahrhundert hat sich in dieser Hinsicht eine Wendung gezeigt und man spricht jetzt auch in Europa weniger von der “amerikanischen Hemdsaermel-Diplomatie,” die in keinem besonders guten Ansehen stand. Auf eine vollstaendig gesunde Basis wurde cler diplomatische Dienst der Vereinigten Staaten aber erst durch ein neues Gesetz gebracht, das voriges Jahr erlassen wurde umi ayf Grund dessen derselbe eine. aussichtsreiche Laufbahn fuer junge Leute erschliest “Als erstes Institut, das sich die Pfiege der Diplomaten-Wissenschaft oder, um genauer zu sein，cler li! 1on\atischen Wissenschaften, zur Aufgabe. gemacht hat, ist die Georgetown-Univprsitaet in Washington zu nennen, die schon vor laen^erer Zeit eine Fakultaet dafuer errichtete. Diese hat unter der Leitung" des gegenwaertigen Dekans, des Dr. William Frederick Notz，.un(l es sind dort gegenwaertig Studenten aus alien Teilen der Union und aus fO fremden Laendern, vornehmlich suedarnerikanischen: immatrikuliert. Dr. Notz ist auch Professor der Natior ult »-konomie an dieser Universitaet und Leiter der Export-Division der llan—278—

delskommision, ausser ihm lesen noch in der “School of Foreign Service,” wie die Diplomatinschule genannt wird: Dr. Spanhoofcl, der Professor der deutschen Sprache, ein bekannter Autor in seinem Fache, Dr. Scott, der Professor fuer Voelkerrecht und Sekretaer des Carnegie-Instituts fuer den Weltfrieden, Dr. Rowe, der das latino-amerikanische Seminar leitet und ausserdem Direktor der Pan-American Union ist, und Dr. Swiggert, der ueber Weltwirtschaft liest und dessen Spezialitaet Handels-Unterricht ist.

Es sind der Diplomatenschule auch noch andere Lehrkraefte an^e^liedert, die zum Teil auch anderswo wirken, B. Dr. La-. terne von der John Hopkins Universitaet.

“Dr. Notz, ist als Sohn deutcher Eltern im Jahre 1879 in Watertown, Wis., ^eboren worden. Er hat u. a. in Leipzig studicrt und ist als Schriftsteller bekannt. Er ist u. a. Mitglied des deutschen Instituts fuer Weltwirtschaft und Seeverkehr.”

Dr. Notz is a member of the ’97 class and was formerly with the Federal Trade Commission at Washington.

The psychology at a literary program is a strange thing. It is interesting- to observe the effect of different numbers of the program on the behavior of the audience and of interest and value to watch the effect a speaker’s appearance on the program has on himself through the medium of his audience. The audience’s be­ havior will be in accordance with its likes and dislikes, that is, its feelings. If the selection happens to be of a sad and melancholy strain the spirit of the audience will attach itself with rapt atten­ tion to the speaker’s every word, no matter how poor the rendering.

If the subject is of a more intellectual character the audience will soon find other things of more interest in its midst, unless it .be that the speaker can command their attention by his style of deliv­ ery. In the first case the effect on the speaker will be one of consternation at the extremely unusual attention paid him. The effect of general inattention is that the speaker becomes justly incensed at the discourtesy and in consqeuence will not do his best work. It is therefore of importance that a speaker on a literary program have a care not to go to any extremes in choosing his topic or poem, if he would have the best results. Of course. 一279—

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It is of interest to note that all the masters of ceremonies of this season barring one have in a greater or less degree follow.、(1 the lead in giving their programs a touch of informality and the numbers on their programs greater clearness by explaining or commenting on the different selections in announcing them.

And then there is another thing-. Every poem that was re­ cited for a program this year, except two, was a poem that is known to biit few of us. That is a mistake. In the first place, unless the speaker 1)e a very careful sound artist, much of the beauty of the piece will be lost to the audience. In that case it would be much better to recite a piece that is at least known to the greater part of the audience. Then we are supposed to learn to recite this poetry as the meaning of the words and the contents of the poem requires, and practice makes perfect. But what does practice mean ? Not only studying- and improving by application on a different piece, but a very essential part of practice is the repetition of the old material because that is just the place where you can see your mistakes and correct them. That is another reason for taking something that is already known to us. Many of our friends will insist, aWhy always repeat those stale things?”

No doubt poems of the calibre we have been hearing" would be­ come rather fatiguing after two or three hearings, but that is just another reason why we should frequently go to our German readers and our masterpieces of American and British literature for our material. Those are things that we are most likely to know and understand when we hear them : those are the ones we have critically studied and' in which we have a chance to learn the correct expression by avoiding' our own mistakes; and lastly, those are the ones that have the quality of never becoming “stale” —to those that know. 氺

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treated the beautiful chivalric contents of his poem “The Glove and the Lions'* by Robert Southey to such a strong rhythm in his rather monotonous recjtation. Hilmar Krueger gave us a little light music in his piano solos, "Invitation to the Dance” by Weber and “Second Valse” by Godard. For a first attempt at speech­ making Carl Lieberuni’s “Der EifTelturm” would have been very good, but we should soon try to get away from a mere collection of facts and try to make a speech what it is really there for, a medium of convincing our audience of our way of thinking. This criticism holds for about four-fifths of the speeches given on our literary programs. Because Miss Scheblak did not wrap up her voice when she went out, she was unable to appear. Alfred Wer­ ner, "Der Spielnian” by Emanuel Geibel,—fine enunciation, but— yes, the beginner’s rhyithm. The program was closed with two selections by the band. An idyl, “Glowworm” by Paul Lincke, in volume was very well adapted to the size of the hall, but the march, “On the Mall" by Edwin Frank Goldman, was composed for something a little larger. Professor Schmeling acted as critic.

The next Saturday the arrangement of the program was entrusted to Leo Grundemann, and as master of ceremonies he dis­ played so much “pep” and humor that we were surprised. It was a well balanced program. “'Varum urteilt die Nachwelt richtiger ueber grosze Maenner als die Mitwelt” a speech by Wilbert Frank and “Die Zeichen Der Zeit” another one by Alfonz Engel were something besides a compilation of facts. They expressed per­ sonal views and opinions. Waldemar Rupp evidently did not put enough time on his essay “The Yellowstone National Park.” In consequence of this neglect it was lacking as well in contents as in delivery. The three poems were characterized as follows: ^Height of the Ridiculous” Oliver Holmes by Harvey Kahrs, by shortness and informality; Gustav Falke’s “Die Sclinittepn” by Sieghard Westendorf, by the family trouble of pronouncing the “s” and “sch” sounds; and J. W. Watson’s “The Wounded Soldier” by Nina Pautsch, bv the good memorization and an attempt at expressing the feeling. The literary part of the program was balanced by a piano solo, “Mazurka” by Godard from Arno Voigt, and two selections by a select chorus, “Santa Lucia” and “Mighty Lak a Rose.” Professor Probst was critic for the eveninsr.

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The program of the Philomathean Literary Society under the supervision of Roland Hilleman seems to have had general ap­ proval. Since we were disappointed in seeing the solar event of the century 01 the twenty-fourth of January, Gotthold Zimmerman told us something of what we missed in his “Essay on Solar Eclipses.” In the humorous poem by Chamisso “Der rechte Barl)ier” Herman Kauber fitted the expression to the meaning. Emil John fingered through Mendelsohn’s “Scherzo” with fine tech­ nique. Chopin’s majestic “Prelude in C Minor,> he also executed very well. In his speech “Muscle Shoals” Waldemar Gieschen cleared up some of our hazv ideas about that immense government project on which Henry Ford has been trying in vain to lay his hands. In trying to enunciate properly Martin Braun became un­ natural in his poem, “The Psalm of Life” by Longfellow. Carl Lieberum showed us some of the possibilities of a clarinet in “Consertino” by Carl-Maria von Weber and “Spring’s Awakening”

by E. Bach. The next number was something that is excellent when well done as in this case, namely a reading. Gertrude Thurow interpretecl “The Second Chance” by Sarah Kelloe^ in a natural and most appropriate manner. To conclude the program Freeman Kunz sang “The Trumpeter” by Dix and “Bells of the Sea” by Solman. Mr. Kunz has a very pleasing bass voice and a very natural expression. It was his first appearance on our programs, and we hope not his last. Professor Huth was the critic.

The master of ceremonies for the program on February seventh was Waldemar Rupp. The two speeches were good, Richard Matuscheck speaking on “Industry and Idleness” and Reinhard Bittorf on “Die Olympischen Spiele.” Helmuth Heilman’s recita­ tion of “Scluvaebische Kuncle” by Uhland, Alfred Maaske’s “Columbus” by Joaquin Miller, and Gerhard Albrecht’s “The Last Leaf” by Holmes were all ^ood except that they were spoken a trifle too fast. This criticism mip-ht be made of the other speakers to, especially so of Mr. Matuscheck. In his appearance as vocal soloist Mr. Matuscheck has true concert form, but in his two songs for this program, “On the Road to Mandalay” by Oley Speaks and “I’ll Take You Home Agfain Kathleen” by T. B. Westendorf he seemed to force his voice somewhat in trying to produce a full tone. In his piano solos “Polonaise in A Major” by Chopin and “Berceuse” from “Jocelyn” by Godard, Henry Vogel became so nervous that his playing almost took on the appearance of super­ ficial preparation. The orchestra showed a tremendous improve­ ment over their first appearance this season. They played “Eagle’s Nest” by Emil Eisenmann and “Waldemere” by F. H. Lusex in —2S2—

fine style. Professor Schmeling as critic emphasized the necessity of having thoughts when making a speech; that a vocabulary alone will not be sufficient.

By the time you are reading this the Elshuco Trio will have given its concert in our auditorium. We hope all our friends near by had a chance to hear it. If we had a broadcastig station here, probably more of you would have heard it. As it is you will have to wait until a later issue to find out what we heard.

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That interest for bigger and better literary departments has increased of late in various Exchanges is well evidenced in the January issues. “Calvin College Chimes,” put up by the students of Calvin College and Theological School at Grand Rapids, Mich­ igan, is one of the improved papers. The subject matter in this issue ranges all the way from the carefully composed paper on “The Danger in Being Christian Reformed” to a verse dedicated “To the Hair on Red’s Head.”

“That childhood habit of swallowing on authority still fends to supplant independent thinking”一strikes the keynote of thought carried out in the aforementioned editorial, “The Danger in Being Christian Reformed.” The writer attacks this orthodox tendency of the Christian student to accept almost anyhing, a teaching, a philosophy, etc., on any reasonable authority, in some such thoughtless manner as that in which he once memorized his cate­ chism without ever obtaining for himself an honest conviction as to the basic soundness and true meaning of those opinions and beliefs. The writer has here prepared an excellent paper at least as far as composition is concerned; we feel, however, that at times he is wont to present the church student as a bit more stupid than —283—

lie can justifiably be said to be in the average case. The author of “Culinary Antipodes” has succeeded in expressing some honest original and very picturesque manner. CurLebensweisheit in rent events also receive due consideration. “Rational Disarmament” proffers several good arguments against the destruction of warship under the 5-5-3 Limitation of Arms Pact and contends defensive force commensurate that the United States “needs with her international position.” Whatever impression the author’s arguments in “More Concerning Dr. Hepp’s Visits,” a counterblast to the “reaction to the visit” of Dr. Hepp, may have made on his fellow-students, he has at least vividly in his singular way un­ covered to them a few points in student etiquette. The other articles are also of good quality and well up to the standard.

Of late “Calvin College Chimes” lias been distinctive for its varied cover designs, which are truly artistic. “Athletics” have been neglected entirely this month, and the joke column could be easily extended.

"Wartburg Quarterly” also has good literary numbers. It is one of the few Exchanges that occasionally publishes a German article. “Gordon, der Held von Khartuni” presents incidents in the life of an Eng-lishman who sacrificed very much in charity and labor for the sake of the emancipation of slaves in Egypt. 丁lie story entitled “Influenza，” in its main parts a dialogue be­ tween two negroes, is very good for its humor and naturalness in reproducing the typical darky dialect.

A third article, “The Development of the Moving Picture,” is more than a mere encyclopedic presentation of the subject. This science has experienced a rapid development, when we consider what a prominent position the movies and photography in gen­ eral share in the foremost industries of today.

The chief editorial, “The Student of Today and the German Language,1* wants to present the modest student’s views on this question. He would be more liberal in the school’s demand for a fluent knowledge of the German language by all its students as future preachers, and would merely require of the “Germanless,” with whom it is an impossibility to master the German sufficiently well to address an audience in that tongue, an understanding ade­ quate for the study of Lutheran theology as it is written in the original. One or more additional editorials of this caliber would have been desirable, especially since the paper is but a quarterly.

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We would encourage the “Wartburg Quarterly” staff to contemplate a change from a quarterly to a monthly publication.— An Revoir.

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At the time of this writing almost half of the season’s games were played. The Freshmen are in the lead with 1000%. Behind them come the Seniors, who lost but two games against the leading class. Then follow the Sophomores who defeated the Juniors only, and so held them in the cellar position.

This.is the Junior Number, so they should have the first place in this column. The Juniors are our harcl-luck team this year.

In every game the Juniors have put up a hard fight and have never lost courage, but some way or other have always been handed a defeat. On January 17. they opened the season with the Seniors and showed them some real playing1. The score by quar­ ters shows how hard it was for the Seniors to take this game. The first two quarters were tied 4-4 and 8-8, the third ended 12-10, Seniors ahead, and the game ended at 13-18. The fight was so hot that the personal fouls were not infrequent. The next Wednes­ day they met the Freshmen and put up a harder fight. At the —285—

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end of the first half the Juniors led at a 12-10 score, but again could not keep pace in the second half and lost at 21-30. Now then the Juniors had one more team to meet and meant to beat this one. At the half the Juniors led 14-11, but again could not hold the lead in the second half and lost their third game at 17-21.

In the second meeting with the Seniors, it seemed as if the Juniors were despairing. Fischer did not enter the game, and all the rest seemed disgusted; so it was an easy matter for the Seniors to win at 7-24. But the Juniors showed us that they still had not given up hopes, and again gave the Sophs a hard fought game at 16-20, and the Freshies a good rub at 13-22. This last game was lost mainly through faulty shooting.

The Freshies hold a 1000% lead. One of them said, “The reason why we insist on the 1000% is, because we re so poor in mathematics that we may not be able to figure up our percentage if we lost it.” But, we must say, the Freshmen actually have the best team on the floor. Perfect shooting and perfect passing make them supreme. If some of the other teams would show such teamwork and not so much individual playing, the Freshies would most likely have lost before now. Already in the first game they showed their heavy scoring ability, defeating the Sophs at 31-15. The Juniors in the next game put up a harder fight against them, but again the Freshies ran up the score to 30-21. Then came the most exciting game played so far in the season. The two high teams met. The whole gym was filled with the rooting of the Freshmen on one side and the cheering of the students on the opposite side for the Seniors. The Seniors led the first quarter at 9-3, but could not score in the second quarter and had to be content with a tie 13-13. After this the Seniors could not regain their early scoring craze, but shot wild again and again; so the Freshmen took the game at 25-19. The next game showed a complete victory for the Freshies, although the score was close, 13-11. Two of their regular men were out, reason enough why the Sophs should have broken their 1000%; but the Sophs,i. in spite of hard work, did not win, because they could not locate the basket. The next meeting with the Seniors was a mere tak­ ing at 34-17. While the Freshies do the scoring as a team, the other classes mostly depend on a few men. On the 4th of Feb­ ruary the Freshies closed their first half of the season with an­ other victory over the Juniors 22-13.

The Sophomores are doing good work, but miss a capable scorer altogether. Many of their games have shown teamwork superior to that of their opponents. But their shots fail. The first game showed a heavy loss, if you consider merely the score, 15-31. But in real play they were fairly even with the Freshies.

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On the 21st of January they met the Seniors and worked up a closer score, 15-19, but let the Seniors have the game after a stubborn contest. The next Saturday was the Sophs’ great day.

After the two winning teams had met, the losing teams also met.

The Juniors took the lead throughout the first half 14-11 and seemed sure of the game. But the Sophs made up their mind to make good in the second half. The Juniors soon noticed that change too, for one point was all they could add to their score in the third quarter, while the Sophs started a shooting spree and gained their first victory at 21-17. Then the Sophs met the crippled Freshie team. They should easily have won this game, but failed. On the 31st of January the Sophs again met the Juniors and again defeated them at 20-16.

And now for the Seniors. Even they can bear to give the Freshies the lead. Yes, the Seniors are a peaceable bunch. They will take a game, if the others give it to them, but if they insist upon victory, well then the Seniors gooodnaturedly give in. So the Seniors took the first two games from the Juniors and Sophs, 18-13 and 19-15. But on the 24th of January they bowed down before the Invincible Freshmen. As mentioned above, the Sen­ iors led in the first quarter at 9-3, but when the Freshmen came back strong, the Seniors gave them the lead and the game 19-25.

Then the Seniors again beat the Juniors in a rather one-sided game at 24-7, but must needs bow before the Freshies again on January 31. Here the Freshies again showed their scoring ability, severely beating the Seniors again at 17-34. In general all the season’s games were interesting and well fought. The Freshies hold the lead. The one interesting game left is the one destined to shatter the Freshmen’s 1000%.

The separate scores are as follows: Jan. 17—Seniors 18, Juniors 13; Sophomores 15, Freshmen 31.

Jan. 21 一Seniors 19, Sophomores 15; Juniors 21, Freshmen 30.

Jan. 24—Seniors 19, Freshmen 25; Juniors 17, Sophomores 21.

Jan. 28~Juniors 7, Seniors 24; Sophormes 11, Freshmen 13.

Jan. 31 ―Juniors 16, Sophomores 20; Seniors 17, Freshmen 34.

Feb. A~~Juniors 13, Freshmen 22; Seniors-Sophomores, postponed.

The Standings: Pctg.

Lost Games Won 1.000 6 0 6 Freshmen 3 2 5 Seniors 2 5 3 Sophomores 0 .000 6 6 Juniors In the preparatory department there is also great excitement over the season’s games. Tertia holds the lead, but already has —287—

its 1000% shattered. Then comes Quarta only one game behind.

Sexta takes the lead over Quinta by defeating them twice. The greatest freak in the prep games was the strange occurrence that Sexta beat Quinta, Quinta beat Quarta, and Quar ta, to make the round complete, beat Tertia. Ergo Sexta, logic, “We can beat Tertia yet.”

Their Standings are: Pctg.

Games Won .

Lost 4 .800 5 .

Tertia 3 2 .600 5 Quarta .400 2 3 5 Sexta 4 .200 Quinta ' 5

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Hurray for the Juniors, the class of ’26! Here they come: Degner (Spuds), who recently was elected vice-president of the Ixonia Cannonball Co. Gieschen, the orator, the musician, the historian, the most brilliant literary genius of his age, the most dazzling ornament of his class.

Chink, the stamp collector and Keeper of the archives.

Gen. Frederking, the commander-in-chief of our military forces and enthusiastic supporter of the "Women’s Chris­ tian Temperance Union.

Fischer, whose five volumes of “The History of the British Constitution” will soon be ready for publication.

Bittorf, who has become violently addicted to skating.

John, in T * a class by himself.

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Bretzmann, who gets in a night’s sleep once in a while.

Schmeling—“Hank, Hank,” said the Ford.

Koch, who never quite succeeds in making a “dry remark.”

Matuschek—“Ain’t he nice though?”

Schlavensky, who consistently takes two pencils along to class so that he can change off when one gets too hot. (Schlav is offering big rewards for a cooling system that might obviate his difficulty.)

Kuskc, who can't get out of the bedroom in time because the rats persist in carrying off one of his socks every morn• in& . . .

Lieberum, who immensely enjoys the honor and privilege of being classed among such a brilliant assembly. * Finally we have found an explanation for Fischer’s remarkable speed on the basket ball floor. He regularly practices running across the campus. He usually makes it in less than thirty seconds.

—Ben Kimpel, ex ’26, spent a week-end with friends at North­ western. 一A committee which is gathering material for a biography to be entitled “Life and Letters of Atlas” interviewed the person in question, Reinhard Octavius Bittorf, immediately after breakfast.

Their curiosity was aroused a little by certain gesticulations and motions performed by the gigantic statesman, politician, orator, and comedian. In response to their attentive gaze, he stated, “Yes, gentlemen, although I am now quite tall, I still stretch a little every morning.”

—Gerhard Uetzmann was visited by his mother on Feb. 3rd. 一Haertle and Schaefer were snowed in on January 24th, at Iron Ridge.

—“Fickle” Fuhlbrigge, ex. ’25, was here a few days ago to visit friends and classmates.

—Oil January 24th we were rather disappointed at not seeing the eclipse, but we appreciated the two free periods all the same, A number of students saw some stars, however. Sometime in the morning, a yell was heard in the halls, “You can see something, you can see some stars,” and promptly everybody piled out of the rooms, rushed up the stairs, clambered through the piano-room window, and strained eyes, nose, and mouth to see something.

When somebody pointed to the stars on the ventilators, a foolish, disappointed look crept over their faces that would have done credit to a comedian.

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Immediately after Thanksgiving our Basket Ball season About twenty-five girls are out for practice. After Christmas the teams were chosen. Sextra boasts of two, Quinta one .A first team was chosen of which Irene Bolte is captain.

Severa Gamm and Irene Idhe are the forwards. Both are veteran players and have considerable ability for “dropping ’em in.”

Sevie will be one of our toughest pulls on the team, while Irene is clever in. passing and working past the guards. Margaret Mutchler and Gertrude Thu row are the guards. Mully has plenty of speed and impetus to bar the opponents’ plays. Gertrude, al­ though this is her first attempt at Basket Ball, seems to be makmg up for lost time. Marie Timm and Esther Rieck are the subs for the team.

o pened.

Another play was given 1)y a few of the co-eds to an inter­ ested public a few weeks ago. The program for the play was: Dramatis Personae President一Ike. Vice-Presi dent—Gertrude Thurow.

Treasurer—Dode.

Assistants一Di and Marie Nommensen.

Time of playing: An afternoon in January.

Time: 1925.

Place: Streets in Watertown.

Synopsis of Program Act I, Scene I. Riding down Main street on College truck, where some of the audience, who knew them, were ashamed to recognize them.

Scene II. Purchasing good bargains for the New Girls Room at the second hand store.

Scene III. The return home in state on the truck while still tlieir dignified and revered classmates avoided the scene by dodging down side streets.

Eventually Lenore Ge'veke—a vamp or a dove.

Elinor Mallow~~running a beauty parlor.

Frieda Voges—reduced.

Mully Mutchler~clinging vine.

Irene Idhe—very quiet and demure.

Clara Broetsman—not saying “Oh Kid.” —290—

Scvera Gamm—Without------------.

Tudie Bentert一Toe dancing.

Marie Timm—Flip flapper.

Viola Schlueter—flunking a course.

Gerda Reushel and Dorothy Zier—not rooting for the Sophomores.

Dorothy Pine—A sky scraping Senior.

Lucy Lehman—Of the Follies.

Dode Sproesser—plumbing.

Dolores Scheblak一Six feet two.

Irene Bolte~Without Di and vice versa.

Ada Marquardt一Timid.

Marge Mayer—Minister’s wife in Arizona.

Mary Haggerty一Mouse trainer.

Gertrude Miller一Writing a dime novel.

Gertrude Eggert一Talk of the town.

Cora and Myrtle Borkenhogen—Dorothy and Lillian Gish.

Esther Hintzmann—Not worrying.

Charlotte Hoffman—Monkeyin’ round.

Ruth Mansfield— —Not inquisitive.

Irma Probbcrnow—Hard to tell.

—N. A. P”，27.

THE TWENTY-SICK First Teddy in the spotlight looms, His Meerschaum throws off clouds and fumes As stifling almost as the weed That smokes in fall on every mead.

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One Koch is known quite well to you.

He and John argue much, ’tis true, While Gieschen in the next room sits And desiring quiet, gets the fits.

Ixonia her genius showed When Degner slie on us bestowed.

Matuschek has his suit well creased, His hair well combed, with oil well grease^.

Collecting stamps Chink spends his time.

Too oft in dreams Paul sighs, “You’re mine!”

And Reinie says, “My heart! My heart!

It’s pierced by Cupid’s golden dart.”

Gerhard’s the guy that has to laugh At every joke that’s pulled but half.

Once Charlie’s heart burned fiery red.

Deceiving Dart, you were of lead.

And Fischer studies history, But Schlav says he likes poetry, While Brelzie makes his cheeks grow rounder By blowing on his big brass sounder.

—Anne Anymous. ―You can fool some people all the time, but not everybody is a Junior.

A WISE ONE —Prof: Der Fruehling- ist gekommen, Die Baeume schlagen aus.

Degner: Da ist es ja gefaehrlich in den Wald zu gehen!

—It’s the guys like the Juniors that make the rest of us despair of ever being great.

—Koch translating “sense”： Die Seligen sitzen auf clem umgemauerten Rasen und schnappen frische Luft im Elysium, Hier beleuchtet eine purpurne Sonne ilire Stirn. Und claim tanzen sie mit ihren Fuessen im Reigentanz.

John’s quit smoking; So has Bill.

They smoked last In a powder mill.

—In pace requiescant!

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—Prof: Zaehlen sie mal die verschiedenen Arten von Baeumen auf.

Frederking: “01)stl)aum，Schattenbaum, Nussbaum unci— und — Stammbaum.

— VARIATIONS ON THE JUNIORS When I see a Junior bunch Come stalking down the street, 1 cry, "Ye stately Grecian gods, Your equals you must meet.”

The Juniors are a studious class, They like to write exams; For this, like all great men, they must Endure some awful slams.

The Juniors show they’re obstinate When they play basketball, If they can’t win all the games, Why, they’ll win none at all. ‘‘One noble thing about our class,” I heard a Junior say, «« While othei classes think they’re good, We really are that way.’’

—Goldschmidt.

—Some of the Juniors are actually doing something~~once in a while. They are: Bretzie—maintaining that Sixth Street is the prettiest in town.

Frederking—reading accounts of Hannibal’s sham battles in Italy.

Gieschen—poring over the Co-ed Notes in the Exchanges.

John一racking his brain to solve the great unanswered ques­ tion of the ages: “How long is a string.”

Koch—taking shags down College Ave. with—Oh well!

Lieberum—trying- to keep that schoolgirl complexion.

Schmeling—always going wrong: He follows his nose. * —Here is an incident to show you why these Juniors are known as the mental Backbone of modem civilization. An enlightened Junior was skating along with his fair Adeline, when she asked 'vhy the ice did rumble and growl in that fashion. Headphones went on the blink when this answer was broadcast, “Why ’tis growing weak with old age.”

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—Don’t be shocked over this scandal, Juniors.

Snubbers!

Use Gabriel

—The “Twenty-Sick” are now dead. Sufficient epitaph for them: They meant well.

FORCE OF HABIT 一Steamship Captain (who has just fallen overboard) : Don’t stand there like a dumbbell. Give a yell, can’t you?

College Student Deckhand: Certainly, sir. Rah! Rah! Rah! — Clarion.

Captain!

—“Yes,” mused the Arctic explorer, “At one time we came he within an ace of freezing to death. Luckily, however,” gazed thoughtfully at the ceiling----- “we had the presence of mind to fall into a heated discussion.”

CHIEF LONG HAIR There once was a student named Perry, Whose head was exceedingly hairy, His friends said, “You nut, Get your hair cut!

It looks too heavy to carry.” 氺

-Ex.

—Correct this sentence: “Well, well,” said he cheerfully, **I must get up and get another quilt.” 本氺氺

“ONE DOLLARS WORTH” —Voice on Phone: There are two mice fighting here in my room.

Hotel Clerk: How much are you paying for your room?

Voice: One dollar.

Clerk: What do you expect for a dollar, a bull fight ?

—Ohio. 一If a man, carrying a piano, fell downstairs under the said in­ strument, could you say that he had a mahogany finish ?

—“The Inquisition.”

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X-Ray

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MEYER，S HOME SMOKED

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THE HOME OF

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Watertown, Wis.

_er，s Central Market Fruit and Vegetables in Season Staple and Fancy Groceries Phone 296-W Opp. Postoffice

Students Let Max the Barber DO YOUR WORK. ...25c Haircuts, weekdays..

•35 c Haircuts, Saturdays.

•20c Shaves ....................

113 North Fourth St. MAX GOSSFELD, Proprietor

200 Madison St

NO NEED TO LOOK FURTHER JUST

Washington Hotel and Restaurant

Loeffler & Benke Floral Shop 104 Main St. Phone 649-J

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as Insurance Agent

Prompt and Careful Personal Attention

Policy Forms a Specialty

Carl E. Emmerling INSUROR Office Phone 323-W

Residence Phone 174-J Watertown, Wisconsin

207 Eighth Street

Are Brick Cheese eaters tiring of fresh, hard, and dry Brick Cheese? It looks like it, the way they are changing to GOLD BRICK CHEESE.

GOLD BRICK CHEESE IS WELL CURED PURE AND TASTY Dealers: If you are unable to get the kind of cheese your customers want, write H. R. MOLDENHAUER CHEESE CO. Watertown, Wis. 416 Main Street

DOERR & LESCHINGER Plumbing and Sewerage Our Specialty 107 Fifth Street

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High Grade Emblems and Stationery

它unde & CIpmeyerCo. PlanRiaioo, Arcodo Duildin^ Where Quality Is As Ropreseixtod

WATERTOWN^ FURNITURE

Piano,

INSTRUCTOR Pipe Organ Violin and Harmony

Studio 109 Main St., Third Floor Studio Phone 752-W Res. 318-J Hoffmann Building

Professor: (Am eiide einesVortrages) „Meinc Herrin, in cler naechstcn Stunde komme ich nun zur Vermin ft.”

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Royal Rest Easy Chair ^ F. C. KECK & COMPANY 110-112 Main Street

CARL H. OTTO Dealer in Groceries, Feed and Flour, Vegetables and Fruits in season. Telephone 597-J. Ill N. 4th St. Watertown, Wis.

You will find a complete line of FRUITS o£ all kinds in season at

John E. Heismann CASH GROCER Phone 6 115 Main St.

WHEN YOU WANT BARBER

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First Class Work BERT C. FROEMMING 408 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

Qlnrl 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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Country Club CIGAR S

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W. F. GRUETZMACHER

UNITED CIGAR STORE Cigars and Tobaccos of All Kinds Magazines and Daily Papers 9 Main St.

Drs. A. & M. Schlueter DENTISTS 313 Main Street

Watertown, Wis.

F- J. Koser BAKER The Place Where They Make Golden Crust Bread 111 Second Street

Students

Telephone 502-W DOERR PHARMACY THE KODAK DEPOT Developing and Printing a Specialty

The Doerr Pharmacy 109 West Main Street

一Deposit Your Funds with this Bank and Make All Payments by check.

—No Matter How Small―your Account will receive careful attention.

SMOKE

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A. WIGGENHORN & SON

Bank of Watertown The Oldest Bank in Watertown

JEWELERS

F. E. Kosanke, M. D. Hoffmann Bldg.一109 Main Street Office Hours: 1 to 4 i). m. Except Sunday. 7 to 8 p. m. Mon., Wed. and Sat. Office Telephone 60

Residence Telephone 121-W

OWEN’S DRUG STORE Corner Fifth and Main Streets

Prescription Pharmacist Bring in Your Kodak Films for Developing and Printing Agents for the Celebrated Evan’s Fountain Pens, price

$1.00

John C. Seager

BITTNER &TETZLAFF

UP-TO-DATE BARBER SHOP

Drugs 108 Main Street

Phone 99-J

Watertown, Wis.

John H. Klemann MUSIC STORE PIANOS, PHONOGRAPHS, RADIOS Headquarters for the Latest Records and Player Rolls 119 N. Second St.

Opposite Post Office

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Star Lunch Restaurant Meals and Lunches REGULAR DINNER from 11:00 to 2:00 Tables for Ladies

Ice Cream, Candies，Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobaccos.

Wm. Schubert, Prop.

604 Main Street

Aid Association for Lmtlierans APPLETON, WISCONSIN OFFERS THE HIGHEST GRADE PROTECTION AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES It is the largest and best mutual surplus distributing Associa­ tion within the Syn­ odical Conference. , It pays sick, accident, total and permanent disability, old !5»| age and death bene- iffig fits at rates which guarantee insurance at cost with absolute safety. Also pays Cash Surrenders, Paid-Up and Ex- HOME OFFICE BUILDING tended Insurance.

Owned by Association

MEMBERSHIP NEARLY

40,000

Men and women admitted on equal terms,,Every Lutheran 'of the Synodical Conference between 16 and 60 years of age is invited to join.

RESERVE OVER $3,000,000

JULIUS BAYER Wholesale and Retail Dealer in MEATS AND SAUSAGES OF ALL KINDS Watertown

Wisconsin

Phone 25

KOHLS-OOTCH CO.

Schnitger Motor Co.

Furniture and Undertaking

TAXI SERVICE AND STORAGE

Edison Phonographs and Rugs 607-613 Main St. Phone Call 1S0-W Residence Phone 165-J GET YOUR

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F. NEUMANN, Prop.

Dealers in MAXWELL and CHALMERS CARS Phone 264-W 200 First St.

Watertown

Next to Theatre

Phone 680-J

Classic Sweet Shop H. C. Brandt, Prop.

BUTTERCUP BRAND OF BUTTER Agency for

Made By Watertown Butter & Cheese Co. Manufacturers and Dealers in Butter and Cheese Phone 431-J

WHITMAN‘S 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

You will pay less than we did for these SUITS and OVERCOATS Tardy winter weather, election disrupting business, lots of good suits and overcoats­ very few good buyers--those are the four major reasons for this extraordinary value offering.

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Hoffmann-Kelly Co., Inc. usto m Tailors Clothing .. Furnishings

Purity Bread

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Stupka' s Bake Shop 6 1 8 Main Street

Service Barbershop

Henry Schlueter

Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Sewerage

Haircuts, weekdays................25c 35c Haircuts, Saturdays..

•20c Shaves.........................

Schlueter & Heil

Clean, Sanitary, Careful Work

W.E. Volkmann,Prop.

Walter Heil

106 Main St

Phone 457W

Watertown, Wis.

215 N. Fourth Street

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Footwear of Destinction

Stuebe Floral Co. All Floral Work Given

The Style, Refinement and Quality that appeals to the young man, is always a prevailing feature of the W. L. DOUGLAS Line.

A. KALIEBE 616 Main Street

Prompt Attention

406 Main St.

Phone 464

A. KRAMP COMPANY The Largest Garage in the city.

Watertown, Wis.

615-617-619 Main Street

The Denninger

Studio PHONE 263-W

115 NORTH FOURTH ST.

Dr. FRANK F. SCHLUETER DENTIST Office Phone 156-W

Residence Phone 512-J

Watertown, Wis.

215 Main St.

If it’s Hardware WE

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The Olympia MIKE SALLAS, Prop.

\i/fflGPritzlaffCa Candy Shop and Ice Cream Parlor f

1 ^HARDWARE THAT S ON TH[ SQUARE

307 Main St.

• Corner Second and Main Streets

Watertown, Wis.

Basketball

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and all kinds of Sporting Goods

Examine our line before buying

at

D. & F. Kusel Co.

Salick’s

108-110-112 W. Main St.

Jeweler

CUTLERY and RAZORS

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At the Bridge

W. A. Nack MEATS Poultry in Season Phone 19-W 621 Main St.

Shoes Repaired while you wait A. SOHRWEIDE 210 So. Third Street

WM. GEHRKE DRUGGIST 315 Main St.

Watertown. Wis.

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Frank Petro

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Jaeger Manufacturing Co. (Incorporated)

Sash, Doors, Interior Finish and Store Fixtures

EAT

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“Bostonian” SHOES FOR MEN

Leo Reusch & Son

Merchants Bank Annex

DRAEG隨LECTRICSHOP 116 Third Street Phone 59-W

PATRONIZE "Black and Red”

210 West Main Street

ADVERTISERS

E. H. Cook, M. D.

Ed. Hinzmann

Practice Limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT Spectacles and Eye Glasses Scientifically Fitted Hours 9to 4 Office~Hertel & Hoffmann Bldg.

BARBER SHOP

OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE

Ed. Warner

Behlke Drug Co.

EAST END Barber Shop

Watertown’s Leading

602 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

Corner First and Main Streets Watertown, Wis.

Shine & Hat Cleanmg Parlor 410 Main St.

E. Dubrick, Prop.

Dr. E- J- Hoermann DENTIST X-Ray

Telephone No. 258

Corner First and Main Streets

Watertown, Wis. FIRST CLASS WORK

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CLEANERS and DYERS DRY CLEANING PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF THE NATION. 412 Main St.

Phone 263J

Sim Block “THE

BARBER”

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“What are you doing, John,” said, his wife.

I’ve been sitting here two hours trying to get this baby to sleep.

“Why, John, I have him here in bed with me.

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ANNIVERSARY (Seniors)

VOLUME XXVIII No. 10 i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LITERARY The Last Act, Verse ....

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An Old Log House .....

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Getrennt und Vereint

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My Ancestors

That’s The Insidious Thing About It .................................. 310 313 The Dells of the Wisconsin EDITORIALS Farewell___ ....---- ----------------- 317 By the Former Advertising 318 Manager .................

318 Volstead and Morals SEMINARY NOTES ...........

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W. G. FRANZMANN R. F. BITTORF C. S. LIEBERUM

R. C. HILLEMANN G. F. ZIMMERMANN A C. DORNFELD

THE BLACK AND RED

Volume XXVIII.

Watertown, Wis” March, 1925

Number 10

THE LAST ACT Frosh, Sophomore, Junior—they have passed; The Senior has the stage at last.

He speaks his lines, he makes his jests once more.

His part is ended now一 And soberly he makes his bow And, half-regretful, passes through the door.

AN OLD LOG HOUSE Herbert, a boy of nineteen, having graduated from high school, was ready to face the world and paddle his own canoe.

During his summer vacations he did garage work, which was educational to him, since he intended to follow that occupation in his future life. In addition to these summer months of garage work, he had had some schoolboy experiences which he never forgot.

One bright winter morning after a snowfall Herbert was on his way to the country school. While he was plowing through the snow and inhaling the wholesome wintry air, a rabbit hopped slowly across a field, then into an old log house which was situated at the entrance of a forest. The log house, being partly filled with hay, gave the rabbit a fair chance to escape, but Herbert did not give up his hunting. Trampling on the hay and throwing it up with his feet, eagerly looking for the animal, he suddenly saw —297—

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1 the head of a man peeping- out of the hay. The man, awakened by the noise, pulled his arm from under the hay, stretched it forward to Herbert and cried in a faint voice, “Help! I’m starv­ ing, bring me some food!” Herbert not knowing what to do and without thinking, set his dinner pail next to the man’s face and hurried out of the log house as fast as his legs could carry him.

Herbert was without a dinner at school that day, but he told none of his school mates what had happened to his dinner pail, for he felt somewhat ashamed for having run away from that ugly looking- man. After school, Herbert was curious as to what hap­ pened to the man in the log house and to his dinner pail, but, since twilight had set in, he did not have the nerve to enter the dismal log house again. His mother did not miss his dinner pail, for Herbert forgot it at school or set it down somewhere. Thus the absence of the dinner pail meant little to Herbert’s mother, but it was the center of his thoughts all evening and night.

The next day was bright again. Herbert revisited the log house and found that both the man and his dinner pail had dis­ appeared. For many weeks, thoughts of his experience in the log house were continually creeping into his mind during his leisure hours, but in course of time they became dull and wore off.

After a serious talk with his father one evening a week after graduation from high school, Herbert obtained permission from his father to pursue the garage business in a larger city. Prep­ arations were made and Herbert left home. Within a few days lie accepted a position in a garage where nine other workmen were employed. Herbert was well pleased with his position and in­ come but was disgusted with Joe, his partner, who was about his age, but more experienced. Joe . was everlastingly grumbling and ridiculin g his new partner, and whenever he could play a trick on the newcomer, he never left the chance slip by. Herbert bore every trick and all ridicule with patience, for he thought things would change after he knew more of the business and was better accustomed to his new position.

One evening, while repairing an Overland, Herbert made several mistakes, stripped the threads of two bolts and broke the bulb of the worklight which they were using, so that much time was wasted. Joe, who wanted to be noted for doing good work in a short time, was disgusted at this loss of time, and in his anger came forth from under the automobile, struck his partner in the ribs and sarcastically replied, “You awkward hayseed, get another bulb and don't waste any more time.” Herbert, whose pride was moye hurt than his ribs, jumped at Joe with clenched fists and gave Joe’s left jaw such a blow that Joe, stumbling over the too1-box, fell backward and landed on his head. Joe was lying on the floor as quiet as a corpse when the other workers, aroused by the —298—

noise, came running over. Joe, still unconscious, was picked up and taken to his home.

Herbert fetched a bulb and repaired the light, trying to continue his work at the motor, but it was in vain. His mind was far away and his eyes did not see what his hands were doing. He was already sorry for the deed which his quick temper had brought to pass. Herbert went to the office and inquired where he could find Joe’s house.

“Thirteen blocks west, two blocks south, the second last house :to the right” was the answer he received. He set out with a fast pace and soon found Joe’s home. The illuminated windows of the house gave signs of some unusual happening. Herbert rapped, j entered the house, and remained there until late in the evening.

Several weeks later Joe and Herbert were again working together as usual, but not as enemies. It was Joe’s first day at work after his recovery. “Herb，” he asked suddenly, Vwhere did you learn to know my father? He said that he and I owe our lives to you, but he won’t tell me where and how you saved us. I think I have a right to know the secret, if my life was concerned, so that I may be all the more thankful to you.”

“Well,” answered Herbert, “I only did what is expected of any human being, that is, I fed your father when he was in need.

Nine years ago last winter, while I was on my way to school, I found your father starving in an old log house and I gave him my dinner pail. How he got there I don’t know.”

Joe meditated a while and said, “Yes, I remember, he used to go on a hunting trip every year, but since then he has never left town. Nor has he touched whisky now for many years. However, on his hunting trips he was well supplied with whisky.”

“Yes,” replied Herbert, “It was whisky that made your father miserable and put him in a hopeless condition at the log house.

He told me everything. How he got to the log house he does not know himself, but he said that he awoke from his intoxication that night before our strange meeting. Being very thirsty, hungry, cold, numb and too weak to walk, also disgu sted with the life he was leading, he prayed to God for help and vowed that if he ever were saved, he would lead a better life. The next morning he was strengthened and warmed a little by the food and hot coffee he found in my dinner pail, so that he safely reached the next farm house, where he received further provisions and directions. The dinner pail, however, he is preserving in his bedroom to remind him of his promise.”

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GETRENNT UND VEREINT Mit energischem Tritt schritten wir, mem Bruder und ich, die Main-Strasse von Watertown entlang. Es war am Nachmittag des 28. Mai im Jahre 1924.

Das war der Mittwoch Nachmittag vor den vier Feiertagen, in welchen die Base-Ball Mannschaft die Tour durch den suedlichen Teil des Staates machte. Schon seit zwei Wochen hatten wir aut cliese vier Tage gewartet und Placne gemacht. Die einen wollten nach Kilbourn, um Devil’s Punch-bowl und Witches Gulch einen wissenschaftlichen Besuch abzustatten; andere woll­ ten nach Milwaukee reisen, um das grossstaecltische Treiben zu beobacliten; und die uebrigen wollten meistens nach Hause zu Muttern.

So kam es denn, class der lang ersehnte Mittwoch Nachmittag aucli meinen Bruder und mich, mit Sack und Pack beladen, auf dem Wege iiach M fancl.

Es war ein lieblicher Maientag. Liebkosend stralilte (lie Fmehlingsonne ueber die Landschaft; die Voegel zwitscherten munterer als sonst; der frische Geruch von neuem Gruen fuellte die Luft; und ueber uns schwebten leitchte Woelkchen am hellblauen Himmel vorueber.

Wir wussten nicht, wo wir ueber Nacht bleiben wuerden, und hatten uns deshalb aucli fuer ein Nachtlager unter freiem Himmel geruestet. Wir gingen geracle ueber eine kleine Anhoehe, als ein groszes Auto neben uns anhielt und der Mann uns fragte, ob wir nicht mitfahren wollten. Ueberrascht blieben wir stehen, aber die Worte des Mannes und der Anblick des geraumigen Autos munterte uns wider auf, und, alle frueheren Plaene vergessend, stiegen wir ein.

Geschwind flogen wir durch die Landschaft. Die weichen Polster waren doch ein wenig gemuetlicher als das harte Pflaster.

Durch unser Gespraech lernten wir uns bald gegenseitig kennen.

Es schien, der Mann was cin reisender Beamter einer Bankgesellschaft. Seine Frau begleitete ibn auf seiner Geschaeftsreise. Ich wunderte mich, class sie so wenig redete, und wenn sie es versuchte, in etwas gebrochenem Englisch. Da bemerkte ich, dass sie mit ihrem Manne immer Deutsch sprach. Ich redete deshalb auch Deutsch, und verwunclert blickte sie auf. Im Augenblick waren wir alte Bekannte geworden. Sie war naemlich erst vor drei Monaten nach Amerika gekommen und fuehlte sich ganz gluecklich, den Klang der Muttersprache von fremden Lippen iiji fremden Amerika zu vernehmen. Der Mann war gerade in einem kleinen Staedtchen ausgestiegen und kehrte jetzt wieder zurueck. Ich bemerkt, dass er auf dm rechten Fusze hinkte.

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elnd, und als ich vvohl ihre grauen Haare and ihre faltigen Wangen ein wenig unglaeubig ansah, fuegte sie hinzu, “Es ist eine etwas seltsame Geschichte. Ich kann sie wohl auch gerade so gut erzaehlen.”

So begann sie denn, als wir weiter fuhren: “Die Geschichte faengt schon vor mehr als fuenfundzwanzigf Jahren an. Mein Vater war ein Gutsbesitzer in Ostpreussen. Unter denen, die auf dem Gute wohnten und die Arbeit versahen, war August’s Mutter, dem Gute wohnten und (lie Arbeit versahen, war Augusts Mutter.

August is naemlich mein Mann.

“Schon als Kinder waren wir immer zusammen. Wir gingen zusammen zur Schule, wir spiclten zusammen im Walde und am Bache, (ler durch unserc Wiese rieselte; wir waren wie Geschwister.

So vergingen unsere Jugendjahre, und unsere Kinderliebe wurde zur Liebe zwischen Juengling und Jungfrau. Das waren gleuckliche Jahre!” Hier schien sie die Gegenwart zu vergessen und wieder in der Vergangenheit zu lcben. Lange blickte sie mit sehnsucchtigem Leachcln in die Feme, dann begann sie wieder, indem sie iliren Mann anblickte: “Ja all zu gluecklich; wie schnell sollte es nicht anders werdcn!

“Es war ein heiser Juli-Nachmittag, als das Unglueck hereinbrach. August und seine Mutter waren mit dem uebrigen Gesinde beim Heumachen, als die Mutter, deren Nervenleiden durch die vermeilrte Sorge seit clem Tode ihres Mannes versclimmert war, ploetzlich in Ohnmacht fiel. Man trug die Bewustlose in ihre kleine Huette, und tier Arzt erklaerte schon, sie sei ueber die Gefahr himveg-, als ploetzlich das Herz in seinem Schlage immer schwaecher wurde und die Seele den Weg in die Ewigkeit antrat.

“Als ich hoerte, was geschehen sei, eilte ich zu Augusts Haus.

Neben clem Bette in (lie Kniee zusammengesunken, starrte er, die Haende gefaltet, vor sich hin. Ich rief ihn mit Namen, er regie sich nicht. Ich lief zu ihm und umschlan g semen Hals, aber er starrte mich nur mit trockenen Augen an, und ein einziger herzzerreizender Seufzer rang sich aus seiner Brust. Er hatte seine Mutter sehr lieb geliabt.

“Tage vergingen, in vvelchen wir den Irrsinn befuerchteten.

Bestaendig waren wir bei ihm, und endlich nach angstvollen Tagen und schlaflosen Naechten fing er allmaehlich an, wieder an der Auszenwelt Anteil zu nehmen. Bald stand er auch wieder vom Kran ken lager auf, auf welches das Leid ihn gestreckt hatte. Er war sehr viel ernster geworden.

“Einer von Augusts Lieblingsgedanken war immer gewesen, einmal nach Amerika zu gehen, um dort im Lande der unbegrenzten Moeglichkeiten genug Geld zu verdienen, damit die Mutter durch Ruhe und gute Pflege sich wieder von ihrem Nervenleiden erholen koennte. Oft hatten wir beide als Kinder darueber —301—

1 gesprocben. Mir gefiel der Plan g-arnicht, wenn ich an sein Weggehen dachte, und in i meinen Traeumen schien er mir immer in America verloren. .

“So kam es denn, als wir bald nach Augusts Genesung einmal wieder einen Spaziergang durch den Wald machten, dass er wieder davon anfing.

• ‘Elise, ich kann’s liiclit mehr aushalten. Ich musz noch diesen Herbst nach Amerika. Wenn ich jetzt da gewesen waere, waere Mutter vielleicht jetzt noch am Leben. Ehe ich dich heirate, will ich genug Geld verdienen, um dich ordentlich zu versorgen. Wenn ich jetzt nicht gehe, werde ich niemals hinkommen.’ Ich versuchte, ihn von seinem Entschlusz al)zubringen, aber er blieb dabei.

4<Schnell verstrichen die Tage bis zu seiner Abreise. Er hatte nur wenig mitzunehmen, und der Mutter kleine Ersparnisse reichten gerade noch, um die Reisekosten zu bezahlen.

“Es eilte der Abend herbei, an welchem er reisen wollte,—ein wunderschoener Abend im: Spaetsommcr. Liebkosend hauchte ein leichter Windzug den Duft der sueszen Weintrauben am Zaun zu mir herueber. Ich war im Garten und schnitt noch einen letzten Blumenstrausz. Do hoerte ich, gerade als der voile Herbstmond im Osten ueber die Gipfel der Waldbaeume stieg, in der Feme lustiges Pfeifen. Mir flatterte das Herz, es konnte nur einer sein. Als er naeher heran kam, schien mir das Pfeifen etwas gekuenstelt, wohl uni unwillkommene Gedanken zu vertreiben.

Ich versuchte gutes Muts auszusehen und pflueckte mir auf deni Wege zur Pforte einem Apfel.

‘Schmeckt er?’ rief mir August zu.

'Praechtig, erwiderte ich. Willst du einmal abbeissen?* ‘Darf ich?_Einen sueszeren Apfel gibt es gewiss nicht!’

“Scliweigend gingen wir Hand in Hand durch den Garten und setzten uns in der Laube.

‘Es wird nicht lang dauern, dann werde ich genug Verdienst haben, dass du nach Amerika kommen kannst. Nach einem Jalir werde ich im groszen Westen von Amerika ein kleines Heim fertig haben fuer dich und mich•’ .

“Mir aber war’s im Herzen unheimlich. So weit weg im fremden Lande wuerde mir mein August auf einer anderen Welt zu sein scheinen. Da war die Stunde zum Abschied gekommen. Es war eine bitter-suesze Stunde.

‘Ich bleib dir true, Elise，’ fluesterte er mir zu. ‘Du mir auch?

'Ja, ich bleib dir treu, August.* “August nahm von meinen Eltern Abschied, dann hoerte ich den Wagen auf der Strasze zum Bahnhof dahinrollen. Ich war allein.

“Nach schlaflosen Naechten und traumhaften Tagen kam von Bremen, eine Postkarte, seine letzte, ehe er absegelte. Nach —302—

娜j zweiundeinhalb Wochen kam ein Brief. Ich konnte das Heimweh aus jeder Zeile lesen. Das Treiben der Groszstadt war ihm unheimlich, unci er waerc dazu noch von einem unehrlichen Landagenten betrogen worden, wenn er Geld bei sich gehabt haette.

“August deutete an dass er mit einer Anzahl Reisegefaehrten weiter westlich reisen 'voile.

“Wie ich vor Fruede zugleich lachte und weinte, als ich den Brief bekam! Ich wuszte ihn bald auswen dig. Sogleich wollte ich antworten, da fiel es mir ploetzlich ein, dass ich gar keine Addresse hatte, an (lie ich einen Brief senden koennte. Lange Tage des Wartens verstrichen. Da kam eines Morgen wieder einen Brief.

“August hatte bei einem Farmer in Indiana Arbeit gefunden.

Er wollte im Fruehjahr nach Nebraska, eine “Homestead” aufzunehmen.

“Da kam eines Tages wieder einmal ein Brief. Boese Nachricht cnthielt er. August war beim Ilolzfaellen ein Baumstamm gegen das Bein gefallen und hatte ihm den rechten Fusz so sehr zerquetscht, dass man ihn amputieren und ihm einen kuenstlichen Fuss ansetzen musste. Alles Planen war umsonst gewesen.

Wenn (lie Leute, fuer die er arbeitete, nicht so nett gegen ihn ge­ wesen waeren, waere es August noch schlecht ergangen.

Da cr nun fuer die Landarbeit nicht mehr so recht taugte, wandte er sich andrer Arbeit zu. Er war sehr geneigt, Rechtwissenschaft zu studienren und sich der Politik zu widmen, aber seine finanzielle Lage bewog ihn, in ein Geschaeft einzustreten.

“Unterdessen war es wieder Fruehling und Sommer geworden.

August hatte in einem Kaufladen eine Stellung bekommen und schlug sich so (lurch.

“Ein Jahr verging, fuenf, sechs Jahre vergingen, und seine Lage war nicht nicht besser. aber auch nicht schlechter geworden.

Mit der Zeit 'vui.de unser Briefwechsel immer saeumiger, und zuletzt, ich weisz nicht ob es (lurch die lange Trennung oder durch ein Miszverstaendnis kam, genug, zuletzt hoerte unser Briefwechsel ganz auf.”

Frau Elise schien ganz in Gedanken versunken. Wahrend ihrer Erzaehlung waren wir durch mehrere kleine Staedtchen ge-» fahren. In manchen hatten wir angehalten, und ihr Mann war ein paar Minuten in die Bank des Ortes gegangen, dann waren wir wieder weiter gefahren. Er war ein ruhiger Mann, nur zuweilen bei der Erzaehlung machte _ eine Bemerkung, mitunter blickte er auch mit einem Ausdruck von gluecklicher Zufriedenheit und innerer Ruhe seine Frau an.

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zu machen. Mein Bruder blieb mit deni Marine beim Auto. Frau Elise und ich gingen auf unci ab. Da kamen wir an einen kleinen Park und setzten uns auf eine Bank. In der Feme schimmerten zwei weisse Segel auf dem See. Der Anblick der Schiffe auf dem Wasser musz wohl meine Begleiterin ueber den Ozean in die Heimat getragen haben, denn sie begann ploeztlich wieder: *'Ja, und dabei blieb’s. Die Jahre vergingen. Zuletzt heiratete ich auf Wunsch meiner Elterii einen jungen Mann aus der Nachbarschaft. August vermaehlte sicli auch, aber die Ehe war nicht gluecklich.

MSo ging es dann, bis der Krieg kam. Die Russen waren gleich zu Anfang in unserer Naehe und wir muszten alles verlassen und fliehen. Ich ging zu Verwandten in Pommern. Mein Mann kam als Huelfsmaschinist in die Zeppelin-Anlage bei Hamburg.

Es schien als ob sogar die Luft, die man einatmete, voller Spannung sei―das gauze Land yon Fein den umgeben—aber wir fuehlten uns stark. Da schrieb mein Mann, class er zum Maschinisten auf einem Zeppelin ernannt worden sei. Bis (lahin war er sicher gewesen, nun aber konnte er in irgend einem Augenblick zu einem hoechst gefaehrlichen Dienst gerufen werdcn. Sonst kamen von der Front gute Nachrichten, und zu Hause taten wir, was in unsrer Macht lag, den bitteren Winter im Felde mocglichst ertraeglich zu machen.

“Da wurde mir von ihm ein Telegram gebracht. ‘Auf Wiedersehen, meine Elise.1 Ich wuszte, was das becleutete. Zwei angstvolle Tage und zwei vor Beten und Seufzen schlaflose Naechte vergingen, dann kam von der Regierung die Nachricht: *一beim letzten Nachtangriff auf die englische Kueste helclenmuetig fuer das Vaterland in den Tod gegangen.’

“Das duester Geahnte war geschehen. Erst drei Jahre spaeter hoerte ich von einem seiner Kamaraden, der wunderbarer Weise entkommen war, Naeheres ueber sein Ende.

“Er war Neumond, und die Nacht war rabenschwarz und bitterkalt. Am Tage hatte man die immerwahrend bereit gehalt^nen Luftschiffe noch einmal nachgesehen. Um acht Uhr war die Mannschaft versammelt, und um elf wurde das Zeichen zur Abfahrt gegeben. Eine Stunde lang waren die geisterhaften Ungeheuer durch die totenstille Nacht gesaust. Bald muszten sie nach der Berechnung an der Kueste von England sein. Man steurte hoeher hinauf. Auf einmal zuckte aus der unendlichen t e/C u*n Lichtstrah.l durch die Nacht. Sie sind entdeckt! Das Luftschiff w.endet sich nach links und steigt. Jetzt hoeren sie weit unter sich das Branden der Wellen an den Klippen. Nach wemgen Minuten liegt unter ihnen *das ewige London.” Ihre Au■untt ist gemeldet.

London ist dunkel. Ein Signal.

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Der “Hoellenregen” ist losgelassen. Von alien Ecken und Enden schwirren die Strahlen der Scheinwerfer. Auf alien Seiten pfeifen die Kugeln. Ruhig faehrt das. Luftungeheuer kreuz und quer ueber die Stadt, Verderben streuend. Ein heller Lichtschein umleuchtet das Schiff! Ein Scheinwerfer hat das Schiff erfasst und haelt es fest. Jetzt ist’s aus. Die Herzen auf dem Schiffe stocken; jecler Augenblick mag der letzte sein. Aber zwei gewandte Schwenkungen, und (las Scliiff faehrt in Dunkelheit. Gleich wird auch die ganzc Ladling von Bomben abgeworfen sein. Da tauchen die langen Schatten der Werftspeicher unten an der Themse auf.

In einer Sekunde sausen die zwei groeszten Bomben hinunter.

Betaeuben ist der Laerm der Explosion. Ein Munitionslager ist •Betaeubend ist der Laerm der Explosion. Ein Munitionslager ist in die Luft gesprengt!

“Es ist Zeit zur Heimkehr. Nun aber heisst’s an den wachhaltenden Kriegsschiffen vorbei. Mit einem Mai ist alles wieder Leben. Lichlcr zucken wild (lurch die Nacht; Kugeln pfeifen; und aus clem Nichts erscheint ein feincllicher Flieger mit seinem Maschinengewehr. Ein Ruck gelit durch das Schiff.

Ein Schusz hat im Maschinenraum getroffen. Ein Teil der Motoren ist au sc r Bet rich gesetzt. Ein paar Schuesze haben den Flieger zum Schweigen §geliracht; jetzt schnell nach Hause! Mit den uebrigen Motorenl wire! es nur ein wenig laenger dauern, wenn sonst nichts vorfaelt. Da zeigen die Instrumente, class das Schiff sinkt. Das Steuer wird anclers gesetzt, aber es hilft nicht. Das Maschinengewehr hatte zu viel Schaden an den Gasbehaeltern getan. Langsam kommt das Meer naeher. Rettung ist nicht moeglich. Der Kommandant giebt den Befehl sich oben auf das Schiff zu begeben. San ft legt sich das grosse Schiff in die rauen Arme des Meeres. Eisig kalt weht der Nachsturm; hoeher und lioeher steigen die grabeskalten Fluten, ‘Vater unser— Hinter uns war die Sonne gesunken. Eine Zeit lang saszen wir nocli auf der Bank und schautcn zu 'vie sich die Sonne in den Wellen spiegelte, clann traten wir unsern Rueckweg an. ^Nachdem der Ausbruch des Krieges, fuhr sie fort, alle Augen der Welt auf Europa gezogen hatte und August in den Zeitungen gelesen, was in der Alien Heimat vorging, versuchte er, mit uns in Verkehr zu kommen, aber seine Briefe fanden uns nicht.

Immer wieder versuchte er’s, aber vergeblich. Zuletzt gab er es auf, wahrscheinlich waren wir in der ersten wilden Zeit des Krieges zu Grunde gegangen. Da erkrankte seine Frau, und nach wenigen Tagen starb sie. Hire Krankheit war den Aerzten ein Raetsel. Spaeter merkte man, dass es die schreckliche Seuche der sogenanntcn spanischen Influenza gewesen sei. Er war jetzt alleine; ich auch. Wir muessen es wohl gefuehlt haben. Die alte Heimat zog mich an, ich muszte zu ihr zurueck. Wie schlug —305

mir da das Herz als mir ein alter Bekannter einen ueber und ueber agbestempelten Brief mit einer Marke der Vereinigten Staaten gab. stempelten Brief mit einer Marke der Vereinigten Staaten gab.

Er konnte nur von eiiiem kommen! So hatte der Krieg doch sein Herz nicht ganz gegen sein altes Vaterland und gegen seine alten Bekannten verschlossen.

“Das furchtbare letzte Hungerjahr des Krieges war vorueber, und der Waffenstillstand war erklaert worden. Mir aber war das Leben wieder heiter geworden; ich hatte etwas, wofuer ich leben konnte. Drei Winter vergingen, und der Lenz kam ins Land gezogen. Mir schien es als ob die Sonne noch nie so klar gestrahlt haette, und die Voegel nie so lieblich gezwitchert; wir waren verlobt.

“Z'vei Jah re voll sehnsuechtigen Wartens verflossen ehe man niich eimvandern lassen wollte; erst im letzten Januar kam ich hier an. Am neunzehuten Maerz war unser Hochzeitstag.一 “Sieh da, sie warten schon.” Ihr Mann und mein Bruder waren eben aus der “Garage” gefahren und sahen sich nach uns um. Als ihr Mann uns sail, begrueszte er uns freudig. Ein seltsam liebliches Laecheln zog sich ueber ihre Zuege. “Ja, er war doh meine Jugendliebe.”

Wir stiegen ein und fuhren (lurch die Stadt. Als wir bei unserem Ziele angekommen waren, Hess er uns aussteigen. Wir bedankten uns herzlich, sagten ihm unseren Namen und baten ihn uni seinen. “Mein Name” sagte er, ist D., A. D. aus F. in Wisconsin. Wenn es sich je treffen sollte—also auf Wiedersehen!”

Noch lange schauten wir ihrem Auto nach—auf Wiedesehen!

—Gotthold F. Zimmermann, ’25.

MY ANCESTORS As the Puritans settled in the Eastern States in search of religious freedom, so some North German emigrants settled in Wis­ consin, in the middle of the 19th century, in search of that reigious liberty which they no longer possessed in Prussia. The year 1817 marked a new epoch in the religious life of that coun­ try. Until that time the Lutherans remained strictly apart from the Calvanists. There had been no thought of union as long as there were several differences between the two religions. But in the year 1817 without the consent of these two churches, Frederich Wm. III. proclaimed the union of these two churches. The pastors were the servants of the state, thereby giving the state complete control of the church.

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gration.” The king had given them the land on the Oder River and helped them wherever he could. It was natural, therefore, that these religious immigrants could hot submit to the new pro­ clamation of Fredrick Wm. III. So they resisted. Their passive resistance caused little disturbance. But in 1822 a new “Agende” was drawn up and in 1830 enforced. At Erfurt Pastor Johannes Grabau came to the conclusion that the union was contrary to the Scriptures and declared that he could not use the new “Amende” with a good conscience. He was at once suspended and a new pastor set in his place. Pastor Grabau and his followers now met and held services in his house. This also was forbidden, but the Lutherans did it nevertheless.

Mcanwliile at Madgeburg the Lutherans also held private services under the direction of Captain Henry von Rohr. This practice suon spread and caused a persecution of the pastors as well as laymen. In 1837 Pastor Grabau was imprisoned with thieves, robbers, and other common convicts. The laymen also were punished for different offences and Captain von Rohr de­ prived of his captaincy. Pastor Grabau escaped from prison with the help of von Rohr and kept on preaching. For a long time he (lodged the police, l)ut was finally again arrested and sent back to his old prison. Here he grew desperatly ill and was sick for seventeen weeks. So he sent a petition to the government to per­ mit him to emigrate with his wife and child. This was granted with the understanding that he could not see his friends and that he be kept under police surveillance till he be on board ship at Hamburg. But his sickness was aggravated and another petition was sent, asking that he be allowed to die at home. This petition was granted, if he would leave the country in case he recovered.

He did recover and made preparations to leave. He reached Sechof and for a while served the Lutherans there. These Luth­ erans, after being once more denied religious liberty, decided to emigrate. They received permission to do so under the assurance that they would have a pastor. So they made Grabau their pas­ tor and left the country in the Spring of 1839. Capain von Rohr was sent ahead to select places for settlement. He decided on Buffalo, New York, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pastor Grabau stayed at Buffalo with part of the company, while Captain von Rohr led the Pomeranians to Milwaukee. The colony at Buffalo dedicated its church on the same day that Fredrick Wm. III. died.

Fredrick Wm. IV did not persecute the Lutherans with the same ardor as his predecessor had done, but still Lutherans led an unpleasant life, if they did not conform to the law. So in 1843 the Oclerbruecher, who had settled on the Oder in Brandenburg in the reign of Fredrick Wm. I., got the fever to emigrate. On May 28th they left their old homes. Since they had to go —307—

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through Berlin, a rather hazardous undertaking, they traveled this stretch by night to avoid all difTiculty, hiding in their boats while “poling” clown the Spree. On June 19th they sailed from Hamburg and landed in New York on the fifth of August, after a voyage of seven weeks. Six children died on the passage and were buried in the sea.

From New York the new company went west to Milwaukee.

The party from Pomerania had already been there for three weeks and founded Kirchhayn, Freistadt, and Cedarburg. The Oderbruecher decided to go farther west to Watertown, then a little village called Johnson’s Rapids. From Milwaukee they journeyed seven days to their destination. Once here they had to camp un­ der the sky until log huts were built. The land was hilly and marshy, but the Brandenburgers were industrious and tilled even under the greatest hardships. They were probably greatly in­ fluenced by H. Braash, who had made an exploratory trip and thought that the marsh several miles east of Watertown appealed to the Oderbruecher, reminding them of their old country. This marsh, joining the Rock River at its northern and southern ex­ tremity, was literally an island of very fertile soil about 4,500 acres in exent and covered with maple trees. It is well known as Zucker Insel”. Since it was impossible to reach Watertown, their nearest market, directly, they, for a number of years, had to make a detour by way of Hustisford, where the marsh was narrower. That was a great trip in those days, it being a two day undertaking.

• Some two or three years later the settlers organized a towiiship and called it Lebanon. They thought that biblical name very appropriate for a settlement of Christians in a hilly country. This first meeting they held in the house of Fred Dornfeld on April 7, 1846.

Their first religious service, held in the house of Joachim Krueger, were conducted by Rev. Kindermann, who came from Cedarb urg with an ox team. He served the church till the fall of 1844, v,，hen Pastor Geyer was called from St. Louis.. Their first church was of logs and includccl the parson’s residence. Although now free from the state in religious matters, these settlers were not to have peace, for soon they started quarrels among themselves.

Some believed that immersion was the only true method of bap­ tism, and in a few years formed a new congregation, and then built a church one-half mile south of Lebanon on the border line of Jefferson County. The next cause of controversy was a disagree_ ment over a line fence between two farms which also resulted in often the case, the formation of a new congregation. As is two members quarreled, both sides had friends, and soon two —308—

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parties were formed, and, being all members of one church, they finally split and formed a new congregation.

Then came the great controversy which lasted for years and caused many church conferences. It was caused by the use of the violin in the parochial school. Erdmann Pankow was called as the first schoolteacher in 1847. At his induction he played the violin, the only instrument that he could play. Soon after the pastor and the teacher found that they could not agree on the use of the violin. One day Pankow played a rather lively air in his room after school hours and two well-diggers nearby danced to the music. TJien when two other churchmembers were repri­ manded by the pastor, they told him to reprove the teacher first for playing the violin. Rev. Geyer talked to Pankow and startcd argument. The teacher replied that he had used the violin to give the children the tone and the violin was the only instrument he had for that purpose. Geyer finally forbade Pan­ kow to attend the Lord's Supper and the great conflict began.

Since Pankow had a large number of followers and was a man of positive convictions and indomitable will, the minister found a strong adversary in him. The controversy lasted for several months, till a large number withdrew from the church and formcd a new congregation, and elected Pankow their minister. For many years synod meetings were held to bring them back, but Pankow stood firm and served his congr^ation till old age com­ pelled him to resign. He never joined any synod but remained an independent pastor throughout his activity..

Among these early settlers there were several veterans of the Napoleonic Wars. The most noted was Fred Schwefel.

There were also other noted people such as William Schwefel, who, because of his domineering manner, was often called the “Duke of Lebanon” and “Kaiser Wilhelm.”

But now let us pass by the others and follow up the history of only one family, namely, the writer’s ancestors, who, at least for him, were some of the most important settlers. Away back in Prussia there had been for three generations always one son among several daughters. These boys were all named Qiristlan. The second one, grandfather of my grandfather, already knew the merits of the noble Frenchmen and married a French girl.

So he was the one who planted the French blood and the French spirit into the Dornfelds, which “French Influence” can still be seen in them to this day. The son of this marriao-e changed the old custom and had four sons, of whom the oldest again was called Christian. This father with his four sons is the one who joined the emigrants in 1843. The oldest, Christian, died on the ship and found a cold grave in the sea with the other five children that also died on the voyage. Fred is the one in whose house —309—

the first meeting in Lebanon convened. So he certainly did his little share. And Ernst, the youngest son, was my grandfather.

Ernst Dornfeld, who settled on a farm three miles from Lebanon, was also blest with four sons, one of whom, however, died in the bloom of his youth. Being a pious anid godfearing man. my grandfather sent his oldest son, Ernst, to study for the ministry. He would have liked to send all of his sons, but need­ ed their help on the farm to support his large family, there being a large number of daughters. He also had to go through the hardships of the early times. As already mentioned it took two clays to go to the market in Watertown. But as they could not get all they needed there, they occasionally had to yoke their team of oxen and toil over the stumps and ragged road to Milwaukee, which took a whole week and sometimes longer. It surley was no pleasure to be on the rough roads day after clay, especially when, as it so often happened, they broke a wheel of their ox cart and had to wait at some blacksmith’s shop to have it repaired No wonder that they often preferred to walk to Watertown to get a bag of flour which they carried home on their shoulders. But tim<es soon grew better, so that the youngest son could also be sent into the ministry. Finally the old settler left the farm and moved to Watertown, where he died fifteen years ago. He left a great number of descendents. Among them are several ministers and many more intend to follow. Thus the blessing of his labors lives after him.

Arnold Dornfeld,—'25 THAT，S THE INSIDIOUS THING ABOUT IT It was late in one of those bright, romantic August nights.

I had just finished writing a bit of poetry destined afterwards to l)e so famous, “The Ode to a Grapefruit.” Now, lighting up a fresh El Shuco cigar, 1 went out for a moon-bath, a recreation, by the way, which no poet should miss. For the sake of these poets I will say that the bath consisted merely in rolling my stately person down the roadway which closely followed the Milkweed River. The combination of the cigar and the beautiful moon­ light made my heart feel good and I was just revolving in my mind this little verse: The time has come, the walrus said, To speak of many things: Of shoes and ships and sealing-wax And cabbages and kings.

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into the briny deep. Muttering under my breath, “Another mermaid trying to keep that youthful figure!” I cried out, “Stop, madam!” Startled, the beautiful girl turned, as I came up.

“Madam,” I said chivalrously, taking no note of her sad face, “don’t you know that these are the clog (lays and that at the Atlantic City Beach alone three children were sick three days during dog days as a result of consuming too many hot dogs after the swim ?”

“Oh, sir,” she said in a tragic note—I believe it was high C— ••‘Tis not swimming that I am. I seek to destroy myself.”

“But, woman, why these costly clothes, this aesthetic attitude, this pose,—’’ "You see, I wanted to die gracefully.” And here she started to cry like a college student whose check simply won’t come.

Gently I led her to a rustic bench in the nearby grove. When she had cried herself out to my heart’s content, she looked up with a tearful beauty that reminded me vividly of Pola Negri in "Wistful Wives.” Now, by various ingenious questions I tried to determine the cause of the attempted suicide. Among others I ventured that she couldn't get 12 vertical on Cross-Puzz No. 10; that her favorite radio artist had gotten married; that her hair were so unruly after a shampoo; or that she had lost her school­ girl complexion, i. e. her vanity case. In my kid days we used to figure four foul balls out, so I resigned right here. To all my brilliant conjectures she wagged her head (quite gracefully) in answer.

Sir knight，” she said at last, “an awful influence has blighted my young life. Have vou ever heard tell of yon insidious thing called halitosis, termed paranthesis ‘unpleasant breath/ that has wrecked so many romances?”

“Your concert’s coming in fine. Keep it up!”

“We were the happiest 丨一 lovers, Freddy and I. Friends said we had a bad case on each other. We were just dippy—should I stop here ?—about each other. But these watchful eyes noticed that he was keeping aloof from me, or, to put it in plain United States, that he wasn't dating me up so often any more. My life became a misery. To make it complete I heard that he was grow­ ing intimate with a college co-ed, Evelyne Heartburn.”

“Did you say you weren’t jealous then?”

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ing my mind with conjectures. As I came back one night along the street on which my rival’s mansion stood, I saw the Rutz pull up in front of the afore-mentioned house, deposit ye Luck Maid, and after a cheery “Good-night” snort away. The house almost hugs the sidewalk. I could not help catching just a wee bit of a conversation carried on in the Successful One’s second story.

Ordinarily I would not have listened in in this treacherous way, but the nature of the talk and the distracted condition of this poor brain held my feet quite stationary.

“The conversation, as I gathered, was between the aspiring Evelyne and her fond mama. said the offspring, ‘I’ve got to take lli v blisterine be­ fore going to bed. You know, if more of the girls would take it they'd be free of this crazy halitosis!’ …Halitosis?’ queried the parent. “‘Yes, that means unpleasant breath. It can be cured by taking small amounts of blistering daily. J'm glad I bought this GAL SIX BLACK AND RED fifty-cent bottle. I guess the medicine chest will be a good place to keep it. By the way, mommsy, do you know that men hate halitosis like poison ? In fact a nice young man that calls with his Rutz here quite frequently gave up a wonderful girl, just because his nostrils anticipated a rather queer Havor to possible future osculation. This isn’t boloney either !*--That's the way they talk at college.

“Then I left. With a sickening realization of the truth, I betook myself to rest. The dream that followed would make any creation by Eddie Poe look amateurish. With only a half-mile intervening a dragon spitting iirscrackerj and Roman candles ap­ proached me. But, as I gasped and breathed hard in my terror, the fierce beast sniffed, withered away to the size of a jack-rabbit, and expired. I awoke in a cold sweat. .aSince I did not know where to procure this mysterious blis­ terine, which I concluded to be some wondrous miracle-working liquid, I decided on a desperate step. The next night I stood in front of the house wherein dwelt the gentle Evelyne. As I had conjectured, both mother and daughter were out and the house was dark. Taking a cue from Douglas Fairbanks’ climbing around on vines etcetera, I scaled the trellis on the house wall, /he second story window was unlatched. I took the flashlight from between my teeth一where I carried it going up—and boldly set out to find the bathroom and the medicine chest. At last! e‘gveted bottle, labelled blisterine, in plain sight! i curiosity got the best of me. I started to explore the ouse. Suddenly, though, my heart went into my oxfords, for learcl the approaching rumble of the Rutz roadster. I grabbed —312—

the priceless bottle and clambered down my improvised ladder.

The open window and the torn vines on the trellis remained as But undaunted, through telltale marks of my horrible crime, alleys and by-ways I made my way home, there to conceal my loot.

“As a small amount of blisterine was supposed to be very beneficial, so I thought great amounts would work wonders. I Physiological reaction: drank that bottle in three sessions.

Pleasant, cool taste; heavy on stomach. To make a test I fondled and nibbed cheeks with my sheiky brother. But he tore him­ self loose and said in his refined way: ‘Hang it all, sis, lately your breath smells like a field of Bermuda onions!’

“But, Miss, blisterine is supposed—” “Sir, blisterine is a social humbug. When I found that out, I shortly after read of Miss Evelyn’s engagement to Freddy.

My soul despaired completely; I sought rest in the waters of the Milkweed. That is my tale.” As she finished, she looked with approval on the sympathetic, friendly, even neighborly expres­ sion displayed by my Jewish-Roman features.

“But, Miss, firstly let me say that blisterine is to be used as a mouth-wash, to be gargled, not to be drunk.”

“Oh,” she lisped with her rose-red lips.

“And, secondly, I want to ask: Do you think him a worthy husband who would not inform you of your curable defect?”

■That’s the insidious thing about halitosis.”

“Especially, when he knows, as I do, that she is the most beautiful, charming, sweet, and talented creature ever made to bring sunshine into this tearful world of ours.”

At these last inspired words she looked at me in such a way that I could not help -----------------------(dashes stand for static), but, dear readers, I did not set out to write my adventures in the Land of Love. Nay, I merely purposed to do literary advertising for the great Blambert Pharmacal Company, sole manufacturers of blisterine.

Werner Franzmann ’25 THE DELLS OF WISCONSIN Dells or Dalles is a French word meaning flagstones. This is a reason for believing that the French were the first white men to venture through that region.

The Dells of the Wisconsin River are a postglacial gorge cut in the Potsdam sandstone ridge that is situated a little south of of the center of that state. Glaciers, which moved out of the north after the flood, melted and formed a lake over this region. The —313—

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water from this lake flowed over this ridge and cut the channel called the Dells.

The tiers of different colored rock and the carving done by the wind and frost have shaped the rock into many strange for­ mations. There are also several small ravines and old river beds whose steep and narrow walls add to the variety of the scenery.

The moss, ferns, and trees which grow on the edges and on the face of the broken cliffs make it a place of beauty and recreation.

For this reason it has been set aside by the state as a reservation.

The Dells are seven miles in length. A dam at Kilbourn forms a division between the Upper and Lower Dells.

The Upper Dells may be seen satisfactorily in a few hours from an excursion boat which is run by an excursion line to ac­ commodate the tourists that visit there during the summer.

After starting from Kilbourn the first thing of interest one sees is the swallows’ nests on the right bank. The bank swallows have made holes in the perpendicular rock and thousands of swallows breed there every year.

From this place two high cliffs can be seen a little farther up, one on each side of the river. They form the Lower Jaws of the Dells.

The next place of interest is Chimney Rock, so called because it resembles an old chimney of pioneer days that was built on the outside of the log cabins.

A little farther up, on the right wall, is a rock formation which closely resembles a human head, known as the Black Hawk’s Head.

From here, after turning first to the right and then to the left, the boat enters what is known as the Narrows. The water is quite swift and turbulent. The narrowest place is fifty-two feet wide and one hundred and eight feet deep. This place is called The River on Edge. The banks show many strange rock for­ mations, some of which have been given names. A deep and narrow opening in the rock is called Eaton Grotto. It was named aftpr President Eaton of Beloit College. Another of these forma­ tions is Sturgeon Rock, which owes its name either to its peculiar shape or to the fact that it was a good place to catch sturgeon fropi. Opposite. this rock is the Navy Yards. Several rocks which jut out into the river look like prows of ships at anchor.

The Devil's Elbow is a very sharp turn in the river. It received its name from the raftsmen to whom it caused a great deal of dif­ ficulty when they used to float logs down the river during the spfing. Not far beyond this is the Black Hawk’s Leap. It is said that Black Hawk leaped across here on his pony when he was .being pursued after the defeat of the Sac -and Fox Indians in 1830.

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of ferns and fine trees, the boat arrives at Cold Water Canyon.

This Canyon is dry, and the sightseer must walk, but he does not have to perspire, for in the hottest weather the temperature is never higher than 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The path descends into the bottom of the ravine and winds for some distance between nar­ row and high rock walls. A pine root forty feet long can be seen under a shelf of rock. At one place this ravine is so narrow that a fat man cannot get through without difficulty and is therefore called Fat Man's Misery. The Devil’s Jug is also found here. It was cut out by a whirl pool. The workmanship is as good as if it had been fashioned by a potter.

Returning to the river and following it upward, the next place of interest is the Alligator’s Head with open jaws.

Steamboat Rock with almost perpendicular walls is the larg­ est rock island in the Dells and the only one in the upper river.

It is forty feet high, one hundred feet long, and oblong in shape.

At the upper end of the river are tall cliffs called the Upper Jaws. Just before coming to these the vertical walls are parted bv the mouth of Witches’ Gulch. These are many small rapids and the gorge iis so narrow that travelers must walk. The gulch is very wild and strange. For part of the distance a walk is built high among the rocky walls. Then it descends and follows the small stream which roars over rapids, making a terrible sound, peculiar formation called the Devil’s In this canyon there is Bathtub.

Upon leaving the Gulch, the boat crosses over to the other side of the river and makes its last stop. The travelers must get out again and follow a steep and sandy path that leads to the top of the cliffs. Here a number of rock formations may be found overlooking the river. Tlie Fireplace is a shallow cavern under a shelf of rock. One end of this shelf rests upon the Hornet’s Nest, which has the same shape as the paper nest of a hornet.

Luncheon Hall has a rock root and is supported by a stout column at the river’s edge. Stand Rock is the most curious of the forma­ tions. The top is a nearly level slab of sandstone aboutt twenty feet in diameter. Jt is supported by an irregular pillar forty-six feet high. The slab is separated from the main cliff by about six feet. One time a man who had been exploring the Dells wanted to jump the gap for curiosity's sake. His wife said he should not, but he set up to try despite her. Just as he jumped she grabbed him and he fell a distance of forty-six ^tt bn the roken rocks below. He was not killed, but both of his legs and he was a cripple for the rest of his days.

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the river used to flow in its old channel the Winnebago Indians were pursued by their enemy and cornered in the bend of the old river.

Then their god, much bigger than the biggest lion, tore out the new channel with his teeth and claws, and the river flowed be­ tween the Winnebagoes and their pursuers.

The earliest record of anyone exploring the Dells was that of Daniel Whitney, who made a trip up the river in search of timber in the winter of 1819-20. He established the first lumber camp on the river. From then on lumbering took the place of the fur-trade in the history of the river.

—Arnold Niemann, ’25.

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THE BLACK AND RED Published Monthly by the Students of Northwestern College.

EDITORIAL STAFF Werner G. Franzmann, ’25.

Hilmar C. Krueger, *25......

Business Managers Reinhard F. Bittorf, ’26...

Roland C. Hillemann, ’25.

....Editor-in-Chief ..Associate Editor .....Business Manager .Advertising Manager

Department Editors ................ College Notes Gotthold F. Zimmermann, ’25, ..................... Exchanges Waldemar W. Gieschen, ’26”. ......................... Athletics Arnold C. Dornfeld, *25........... .................

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The Blnck and Red is forwarded to all subscribers until order for Its dis­ continuance Is received or the subscriber Is more than one year In arrears.

Entered at the Postoffice at Watertown WIs., as aecond-cl 038 matter.

FAREWELL With this number, the Anniversary and Senior Number, the old staff lays down the controlling reigns of the Black and Red. Though we do this with a certain feeling of exultation, this jub­ ilant feeling is tempered with a sincere regret. The publishing of our paper has meant a lot of work, connected with a good deal of worry and sacrifice, but the work gave us a certain thrill that we will miss sadly in the next few months. Therefore it is rather jealously that we entrust this child of our care to its new guardian. Before we pass out, however, we wish to express our gratitude and obligation to all who helped us to attain that litle success which we flatter ourselves as having had. At the same time we wish all success to these men making up the new staff: Waldemar Gieschen ’26，Wauwatosa Editor-in Chief_____ ....Reinhard Bittorf ’26，Egg Harbor Assistant Editor........ …Edmund Schweppe ’27，New Ulm Advertising Manager. ....... Herbert Hackbarth, ’27，Tomah Business Manager..... ......."Carl Lieberum }26, Milwauk ee College Notes............ ..Adelbert Dornfeld ’27, Watertown Exchanges.................. .....Karl Bretzmann ’26, Watertown Athletics..................... .......... Marcus Koch ’26, Reedsville Locals..........................

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BY THE FORMER ADVERTISING MANAGER The professional and business men of Watertown have stood loyally by the Black and Red during the past year. Their sup­ port was appreciated in every sense of the word; for without their help, the Black and Red could not have existed. Our aim is not to make money with our “ads”，but to cover our expenses. This we did in the past year thanks to their strong support. What has always made us happy was an “ad” cheerfully inserted, even though the business value was not so great. It proved the Black and Red was not without friends. And if a paper 'should grow, friends and boosters are necessary.

The student-body can make it easier for the next advertising manager if they will read the “ads” each month they are printed, and when they do their buying, act upon the hints given by the “ads.” Above all the student ought to avoid having “pet stores”, but give all of the advertisers their trade. That is the only fair way and it will make the “ads” more valuable. The professional and business men support our paper; let us support them.

We wish the new advertising manager success and feel sure he will take delight in his work for he will meet many pleasant faces and much good will.

—R. H.，25.

VOLSTEAD AND MORALS It is now five years since Volstead’s memorable act went into effect. Now we find ourselve casting a retrospective glance over these five years and trying to perceive just how effective this law lias been. We find that in the first year after its enactment the measure was quite well enforced, but that gradually the people lost their respect for this piece of legislation. We can now divide our population with regard to its attitude toward the Prohibtion Act into three classes: Those who consider it one big joke; those who look on it as a burdensome and ineffective decree that must be obeyed because it is the law; ancl lastly that small group of Puritanistic minds who still implicitly believe that it is destined to work the greatest benefits. There seems to be an increasingly stronger feeling of animosity toward this law. That feeling is refleeted especially in our papers ancl magazines.

The papers get quite heated in denouncing it in their editorials. The magazines try to determine by impersonal investigations its effevtiveness. which they find to be expressed in terms of extensive bootegging, uwet>, parties, “bling pigs”，and rum running, Besides that they notice an increasing disrespect for law in general. What —318—

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W. G. R，25 EDITORS NOTE You will perhaps notice the absence of the Alumni column in this issue. Since but two or three items came into our hands this month, the column must needs drop out. What’s wrong, alumni ?

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Notes Diesen Monat haben wir nur weniges zu berichten, weil es Das laesst sich bei uns in letzterer Zeit sehr eintoenig war.

Weil die oft sich wechselnde Witterung wenig schon denken.

Gelegenheit zum Schlittschuhlaufen unci Tobogganing bot, haben sich die Herren all auf ihre Zimmer zurueckgezogen und in aller Stille fleissig studiert.

Am 15. Februar war Herr Krause in Watertown, um dort einem Eiskarnival beizuwohnen.

Einc grosse Anzahl Studenten besuclite am Abend des 26.

Feb. die Lutherische Hochschule zu Milwaukee, um Prof. Meyers Vortrag ueber “Evolution in the Light of Holy Writ” zu hoeren.

Herr Knoll feierte am 28. Februar seinen Gelmrtstag. Bei der Gelegenheit lud er die Herren Engel, Gentz, Palmer, SiffSie haben sich rccht schoen ring, Uetzmann und Zorn ein. amusiert.

Herr Schaller vikerierte im Monate Februar Sued Dakota.

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Man hat vor einiger Zeit unseren hochgeehrten Praeses, Kurt Zorn, beim Fischpond ueberrascht. Er soil ganz l)estiierzt gewesen sein. Jedoch hat er sich schon wieder einigcrmassen erholt.

Die Herren Gentz und Schlueter haben nculich Pech gchabt.

Nachdem sie in Gimbels Store Geschaefte erledigt batten, fan den sie einen roten Zettel an ihrer Ford. Ein jecler, der die Regeln ueber den Strassenverkehr in Milwaukee kennt, weiss was das auf sich hat. Seitdem studiert Iierr Schlueter alle Tage die Strassenverkehrregeln Milwaukees.

Herr Gentz ist ihm dabei behilflich. Er liefert naemlich die noetige Exegese.

Im Monate Februar besuchten uns die Pastoren Im. Boett­ cher, E. Falk. E. Pankow, W. Sauer, unci H. Scherf. Von besonderer Bedeutung war der Besuch des Pastors Boettcher, weil Pastor er der Corona mit einer Kiste Cigarren beschenkte.

Boettcher berichtete viele interssante Ereignisse aus seineni Sprengel zu Brewster, Nebraska.

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To take the thread from last month's column—The Elscliuco Trio. psychology we hear a great deal about the nat­ ural inborn quality a person must have to be able to hear the beauty in music, That may be all right for the class room, but it any person heard the Elschuco Trio and did not once feel his skin chill over with rapture, then he can hardly be a complete human being. By that it is not said that you must have been in a trance during the whole performance to have appreciated it.

There were things that were a little hard on us lesser refined mor­ tals. Some critics insist that the Trio could have easily improved its program by playing as encores some of the better known clasIt is true the program was a selection from the works of Brahms, Richard Strauss, and Beethoven, but the diversity in the pieces chosen certainly took care of all possible lack of balance.

Nevertheless, hearing from the concert stage a piece of music that you know and have studied yourself is like meeting a very dear friend, and in very flattering circumstances to boot.

The Trio is admittedly one of the most difficult forms of music to perform, and if well performed, one of the most beauti­ ful. The ensemble must be perfect, the slightest flaw in technique will be detected because of lack of volume to hide it, and the minutest aberration from the true pitch will be magnified by rela­ tive comparison. When we therefore say that the Elschuco Trio had perfect ensembel it is assigning to them technical perfection.

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i his name by a day of idleness on Monday, since Sunday was al­ ready for that purpose. The customary rifle salute and the hoist­ ing of the flag was observed. The annual floor basket ball games were also played, the first floor winning from the combined forces of second and third floors by a score of—oh, enough. 氺 氺 Spring is already flirting with us and in consequence the interest in the literary programs seems to be waning. In February nothing of this was yet noticeable, but in March it showed itself as well in the persons appearing on the programs as in the audience.

The program for February 14 was arranged by Hilmar Krueger. Although it was St. Valentine's Day, it was not even intimated in the program that anyone knew of that institution of flattery for “that human weakness.” The speeches were, “A Re­ view of Child Labor Legislation/* by Werner Franzmann, “Zriny, der oesterreichishe Leonidas,M by Adolph Fischer, and “Wordsworth, the Poet of Nature,” by John Wahl. All three were good, Fischer probably showing most life and expression in deliveryJohn Wahl’s . speech were better entitled “Wordworth” than <rWordworth, the Poet of Naure.” The poems were: Schiller, “Das Verschleierte Bild von Sais,” by Gerhard Redlin, Kipling’s, “Recessional Hynin，” by Martin Franzmann, and James Fielding’s, **The Old Man’s Carousal，’’ .by Victor Voecks. The speaking of the “Recessional Hymn” would have been greatly improved by a little more feeling, not overdone, of course. Voecks had a difficult piece to speak, marked by rapid transitions from high good humor to depressing seriousness. He spoke it well. Martin Braun and Freeman Kunz lightened the program with music. “Liebesfreud” and “Traeumerei,” those two old friends from Braun’s violin, warm the heart. Kunz again delighted us with his deep bass in “Bell in the Lighthouse,” by Salman and “That’s an Irish Lullaby,” by Shannon. Professor Huth was the critic.

"No program was given on February 21, because a large num­ ber of students went home over Washington's birthday.

The program for February 28 may be considered, in general, one of the best programs of the later part of the season. Well worked out speeches and good delivery marked the program, which contained the following numbers: ‘‘6ie Gastlichkeit im Mittlealter,” an original essay by Paul Kuske, “To a Mouse/* a poem by Robert Bums, Edward Knuth, a speech “The Lake Poets,” by Erhard Rupp, and “Triumph Polka/* the first comet solo of the year, by Paul Bretzmann. Roland Hoenecke rendered “Die Reise ins Paradies,M by Rudolf Baumbach, Herbert Hackbarts “My Opposition to the Ku Klux Klan,” and “Erlkoenigf’s Toe liter/*

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The following Saturday, March 7, Carl Kionka produced the fondling of his genius in a program that gave us as many types of material and delivery as there were numbers on the program.

Hilmar Krueger got his subject from the slums of politics in his speech, “The Tweed Ring,” notorious forerunners of the great Tammany Hall in New York politics. UhlancVs “Der blinde Koenig,” by Emil John was said clearly and with good expression. “Undank der Athener,” was Karl Bretzmann’s way of relieving his soul. His posture was stiff but his modulation good.

Arnold Dornfeld was there with the saw solos “Little Road” and "Farewell to Thee.” Why is there something so attractive, so enticing in the weird whine of a musical saw? If the sirens of Ulyssian fame had an instrument to accompany their ravishing song, it surely must have been the saw. Paul Spalding recited “Ship'vrecked” by Francois Coppee. Herbert Lemke’s beari ng and appcarance fitted perfectly to the humorous selection “Der ]Fixe Latciner.” “The Life of Napoleon V' by Gerhard Schmeling was quite unpalatable. A select chorus closed the program with the folk songs, “Ein Mann一Ein Wort” and “Der Wandere.r” Pro­ fessor Schmeling was the critic. 氺 ♦氺 The interruption in the approach of Spring about two weeks ago caused many bad feelings among the boys and even the girls.

Yes, so much so, that an alarmingly large number is in bed and not less than one has taken on a case of scarlet fever. 氺氺氺 About a year and a half ago there sprang into prominence a group of students who officially called themselves *The Philatelic Association of Northwestern College,M otherwise “The Stamp Club.” When the organization was first formed it caused a good deal of cynical comment. It seems the world at large does not consider stamp collecting a worthy pastime for the he-man. Since this is not to be a defense of the gentle art, we will not spend time at that point, and then too, there seems to be a gradual toleration if not acceptance of the hobby. The club is an institution to bring the cojlectors among the students together for mutual buy­ ing, trading, and all around help. The season generally opens the first week after the end of the foot ball season and lasts until shortly before Easter. *■ The Military Company. There are few members belonging to that organization, who upon reading those words will not anathematize everything they stand for; some will be indifferent; —323—

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I and probably a few, oh such a few, will thrill with pride. That is the company on the inside.

There are various reasons responsible for this condition.

The first is most likely that the average student since the war is one of the most irreconcilable of creatures against restraint from someone set over him. Next comes the example the new students have from the olden ones. And thirdly, which is by no means of the least consequence, the entire corps is not far enough removed from the rank and file in ability, and not at all in everyday life, to create a SPIRIT of discipline, not only an outward show. There are other reasons for the prevalent attitude toward the military company but those are the main ones.

Now a cure for the condition. It would be rather presump­ tive of me to prescribe a remedy. Let some wiser head do that.

What do YOU think?

Now that Spring is again softening the lawn in the coll park there will be a good £ chance for some of our esthetically dined friends about the iplace to decorate the soft soil with the beautifully artistic imprint of their nether extremities It is hoped that they will make use of the opportunity. It would indeed be a severely felt loss if the park could not show its proper quota of bicycle ruts and footstep holes next May and June.

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There is before me an engraver s copy of the cut which adorns this column for the first time A noble work of art! It is but meet and fitting that the final note in this column which fills the last pages of the volume should be one of peace.

The drawing was executed by the well known artist Skeezix Fenske, famous as the co-editor and publisher of that delightfully notorious publication, “Frosh Bosh.”

At once you will notice that the two figures flanking the shield are both young ladies. What the artist seems to imply is that all true inspiration can come only from the fair ones. We won’t argue the point. But the inscription itself, “Sapere Aude!” A noble thought, “Get away from the herd!”一“Dare to the 'vise!”

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The “Commenian,: a paper published by the students of the Moravian College at Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a welcome and fairly regular visitor to our Exchange table. The literary numbers and editorials of the January issue equal the general quality of the “Commenian.” The first of these “A Study of Pessimism” traces the existence of pessimism in history, religion, and litera­ ture and ascribes its causes to people’s wrong view of life and sees its "prevention and cure in a more hopeful attitude toward the same. By using concrete instances to elucidate the discussion the writer has added interest to his writing. A poem “The Song of a Windy Day,” in which the meter ancl rhythm fairly well im­ itate the sweeping of the wind, leads over to a second article, “Thoughts about Friends,” which is also but for the concluding sentences characterized by a clear and simple diction. Ordin­ arily, the writer tells us, on first acquaintance a friend is met ancl made with a great deal of enthusiasm, which, however, soon ' time the “faults and peculiarities” become wears off when in known to one another; and concludes that, even though a vain ancl flaunting mode of expressing appreciation is unnecessary, we should strive “to express our feelings to friends in the same enthusiastic way as we did when our friendship was first begun.”

The editorials treat of matter bearing upon the daily stu­ dent life. In “My Room” a student honestly admits having neglected the tidiness of his room and as a result of the unorderly environments has felt the quality of his work diminished; he includes also the twenty-one like rooms of Commenian Hall.

The style is clear and free, whereto interest is added by the narration in the first person. In the end the writer formulates an ideal maxim: “When I am not in to speak for myself, I can be perfectly content to let my room speak for me.” Another writer credits the cross-word puzzle as a benefit to our country, —325—

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besides being a source of amusement for the people. We might contend that as far as the cross-word puzzle fad should serve to build up a vocabulary is concerned more can be profited by reading literature than by shuffling about for a half hour to solve “the unsolvable number ten.” An occasional short story would be a desirable asset to your paper.

The “news” section of the “Comnienian” contains very few writeups and lacks considerably the quality achieved by the *'Literary” part of the paper. Several columns appearing on the staff are absent entirely this month; “Athletics,” however, received due attention in a well written column. This unusual dearth of campus news etc. is probably a result of the intervening weeks of the Christmas vacation, but here, then, the Exchange editor could have helped to increase the volumn and quality of the papcr with a column. We have found the humor in “Just 4 Pfiun” very amusing.

The “Echo Weekly” is published in newspaper form by the In late students of the State Normal School at Milwaukee, months the “Echo” has been improved in every respect. It is a far better balanced paper than it has been for some time. Good news reports have taken the place of the former oversupply of jokes; the editorials pertain to subjects of immediate student mi terest; and short stories and articles, however irregularly, are be­ ing added. As regards quality of the paper and arrangement, the “Echo” belongs quite near the head of the list of Exchanges that come to us in this form. Occasional cartoons that are original have been a noteworthy feature of late. ” We hope to retain the “Echo Weekly” and the “Commenian” as regular Exchanges also in the future.

The 4<Black and Red” acknowledges the receipt of the foll­ owing list of regular Exchanges clurinsr the course of Volume XXVIII： s The Alma Mater, The Argus, The Alumni Echo, The Augsburg Echo, The Augu stana Observer, Calvin College Chips, The Carrol Echo, College _ (Chips, The Commenian, D. M. L. C. Mess­ enger, The Echo Weekly, The Hemnica, Luther College Visitor, Luther. Echo, The Marquette Tribune, Milton College Review, The Mirror, The New Student, The Pacific Star, The Royal Pur­ ple, The Spectator, The Trumpet, Tuskegee Student, Upsala Ga­ zette, and Wartburg Quarterly.

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THE SOPHS BREAK THE FRESHMANS 1000% On Feb. 28, the Sophomores performed the impossible by de­ feating the Freshmen and thereby breaking their 1000%. The Freshics before laughed at all their opponents and were positive that they would keep their record clean. But their last meeting with the Sophs proved to be their fatal one.

At the beginning of the season the Sophs had a rather weak team and at first could beat only the Juniors who are once more taking last place. But the Sophs soon developed a better team so that they were able to beat the Seniors a game and now also the Freshmen in their last game with them. The next games will decide whether the Seniors are able to hold the second place against the Sophs. If the Sophomores get it they have surely de­ served it.

FRESHMEN 20—SENIORS 6 On Feb. 11，the Seniors again tried their luck against the Freshmen. It was the Seniors last game against the Freshmen and gave them their last chance to make first place. But it was altogether hopeless for them. They quite forgot that it takes a cool spirit as well as the determination to win. So this was a very fast game, but turned out to the Freshmen’s favor on account of the Seniors’ erratic shooting and passing.

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This time the Juniors could place the basket and ran up a neat little score of 21 points of which Kuske alone made 13.

FRESHMEN 31—SENIORS 12 The next Saturday only one collegiate game was played; the Seniors met the Freshies for the last time. This was the Seniors last chance to break the Freshmen’s 1000%; so they tried their best. At first the Seniors’ shots missed again and again, but this day they had perfect team work and showed some wonderful work in breaking up the Freshmen’s passes and in stealing the ball; so they kept the ball in their possession most of the time and were able to lead throughout the first half and ended it at 12~9 in their favor. During the whole last half the Seniors continually missed the basket and stopped scoring altogether.

But the Freshies now started their shooting craze again and added 22 points to their score.

FRESHMEN 31—50PH0M0RES 13 A week later the Sophomores had their third meeting with the Freshies. Now the Sophs met the Frosh for two games in suecession. So they put up a harder fight than ever before ,but hopelessly failed this time.

Already in the first minute the Freshmen caged three baskets, after that Roloff and Zilz each another one; all in the first quarter, while Rupp dropped in just one for the Sophs. Then in the second quarter both s;cles started real football. The Freshies again added 4 baskets and held a great lead in the first half at 18—6. The second half was even rougher than the first.

The teams again clashed like deadly eiiemies and kept it up until 2 men were sent from the floor.

The Frosh added 13 more points, while the Sophs had to be-con^ mor.e* The Sophomores were out to break the 1000% and that is what accounts for the very rough game.

SENIORS 18—JUNIORS 16 Rigjt after the Sophomore-Freshmen game we had a chance se| .e Sreat contrast between a hostile and a friendly game.

• e beniors and Juniors had altogether the opposite spirit.They we? all brothers. They even went so far as to apologize''for getting ahead of their opponents. Members of both teams were ^au&hing and passing remarks such as: “You’re A 1 or "Well, you got ahead of me that time!,? er<? aic^at°r Sure y can enjoy a game of that kind and the playseem to enjoy it more.

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It seemed as though they could just run away with their opponents, but in the second half the Sen­ iors, as is their custom, again took it rather easy and added only 3 more points.

But the Juniors took advantage of this and piled up the scores, so that in the last quarter they tied the Sen­ iors at 16—16. But then John Wahl scored another basket to un­ tie the knot, and this score the Seniors held until the whisle blew.

SOPHOMORES 20— FRESHMEN 16! ..

On the 28th (lay of February the Sophomores met the Freshies for the last time and this time made the game worth while. This was the great game of the season that everybody had been waiting for. Througout the game the Freshies were held; only twice were they able to get a lead. Roloff scored for the Freshies, but immediately Voecks dribbled the ball clear thru the Freshmen team to tie the score. Both teams added one more basket and the Sophs one free throw for a lead in the first quar­ ter 5—4. In the next quarter the Sophs were held back somewhat Imt there was still no victory in sight for the Freshies. Voecks again placed a pretty shot from center floor.

Both sides had been tied, but Roloff added two free throws to the Freshies’ The whistle for the score and gave them the lead of 12—10. second half blew and intense excitement filled he Gym. The Freshies saw their plight and tried their best to drive on their team with all their old yells and songs, but all in vain; the magic was lost. The last quarter started with both sides even at 1515.

Zilz then got one free throw and the Freshies again led by ene point.

But that was the end of the Freshies* scoring, while Kauber added one basket for a 1 point lead and soon a free throw for 2 points. Now rage and wild fury filled the side lines. The Freshies yelled, but all in vain. The last five minutes with only 2 points to the Sophomores’ favor seemed like ten to them.

Both teams played like wild, but all shots failed. Finally in the last minute Kauber added his 14th point and made the Soph vic­ tory sure with a 4 point lead. Now the Gymnasium resounded with yells, for the Freshies said adieu to their 1000%.

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They did want it and showed that in the second half. Now they worked again together and kept the ball most of the time, but missed rather many shots and still could not catch up in the third quarter, but kept 3 paces behind the Juniors.

But in the last quarter they made good again In the first minute Franzmann scored a basket and immediately Wahl followed with another one, giving the Seniors the lead.

Gieschen then added one free throw to the Juniors’ score and tied the score.

But then the Seniors added 3 more baskets in succession. The Juniors fought hard and Zink caged one more basket for them in the last minute, but the game was already lost.

THE PREP STANDINGS A number of games had to be postponed; so the season could not yet be ended according to the schedule The preparatory de­ partment also had to postpone several games. But the standing of their teams are already a little more clearly outlined than those of the college department. Teria ended its season on the 28th of February. The game on that day decided Tertia’s standing; so they fought hard and won the game after a very hard fight, for Quarta intended to give them a good rub before they ended the season. So Tertia is the champion with 10 games to its credit and 2 games against it. Tertia holds the lead at 833 1-3%, while Quarta takes second place. Sexta surprised us very much by playing very close games. They made all teams fight hard and were able to bring Quinta down to the cellar place With a little more experience Sexta should have a promising future.

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—The honorable Seniors, to whom this number is dedicated, are making deep psychological speeches on topics like “Mut”, “Freuiulscliaft”，,<VorsichtM, “Zu spaet” and others.

—Referring to the house across the campus John Wahl says, "What is a college without one?”

—The Sophs are not over it yet that they broke up the Freshies 1000%, neither are the Frosh. 一Krueger thinks that Caesar hasn’t anything to brag about just because he put a bridge over the Rhine. Having a bridge of six teeth built on himself is just as much of an undertaking, he declares.

—Dame rumor has it that der rasende Roland and der rasende Engel are going to have a race to settle a dispute concerning the superiority of their vehicles.

—Oil March 7th Gieschen traveled to Milwaukee, occupying a part of Malacho'vitz’s roadster.

—Ki Kionka’s wisdom tooth has appeared to daylight amid much pain and torture to K. K. But it was worth while, for since the event the other Seniors have resigned all hopes of keep­ ing up with him in his intellectual flights. 一Frank occasionally takes in shrieks from the coed’s room in preparation for his dissertation on harmonic intervals. ―When two old gentlemen like Zimmermann and Tubby engage in a verbal combat, would you call that a Bull Fight ?

—“Baldy” Rupp is getting a liberal education watching the world go by from the drugstore window.

—Everybody is making up special drill that was missed dur­ ing skating- season.

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—*‘Geck，，Albrecht is in the sick room with inflamatory rheum­ atism. 一Some time ago a rat had the audacity to perform some acrobatic stunts in our Vesuvius Club room. It slipped and fell to the floor stunned. When it awoke, it found itself surrounded by curious spectators, and not being used to such towering mon­ strous animals, it fled. August Frederking led the hot pursuit.

He slammed at it several times but never precisely hit the spot where the rat happened to be just then. Reinhard Bittorf saved the day, and the intruder was triumphantly carried out by its caudal appendage. ^ —Outside of Watertown that illustrious person Arnie (Atzie) Melzer has become known as the “gassy kicl from Goose Paradise.” Down town at the gas station he dispenses his gas at a very exorbitant price. Walking up the college walk in morn­ ing he sings: “You can take me away from the ga-a-as, but you can’t take the ga-as from me.” In the classroom he dispenses his gas very freely. In fact, the Seniors very often complain of “being gassed,” or “suffering from a gas attack.”

—And now, gentlemen, I shall have to say farewell. I’m terr­ ibly sorry that I can’t pester you with the Locals any longer, but there is another to take my place, so farewell.

OI0-E& NuIm. G. Thurow and M. Mutchler spent a week-end in Milwaukee to hear Fritz Kreisler.

Our mouse family thrived so well on our home-made cook­ ery and became so bold as to bravely sally forth during the day for their lunch. They were so exceedingly annoying that mouse traps were finally procured and a slaugther begun. Thus far the names of three junior mice appear on our casualty list.

N. Paustch spent Thursday afternoon, March 12th in Milwaukee.

The Quarta Girls gave the Quarta Basket-ball shieks a party； Marie Timm was hostess.

Tertia gave their Basket-ball team, the Prep. Champs, a ban­ quet and a party at L. Nowack’s.

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An informal dinner party was given by Mrs. Schlueter to a few co-eds, Miss Bernice Bolte, of the U. of Wisconsin, was guest of honor.

Our basket-ball season closed for this year when signs of spring weather came. Our first team boasts of a 1000%. Their manager planned to draw up a game with the College Champ team but the co-ed team insisted that the Frosh keep their good record and, instead, decided to have their pictures taken.

Sexta, donated a pillow to the new room. Thanks!

During the last few weeks of the Basket-ball season the usual number of "pears" and peaches increased by geometric progres­ sion. "ln the spring time a young man's---.. "

N. A. P., '27.

A SENIOR LULLABY

I love Latin, I love Greek,

Now they say My brain is weak.

(Don't forget, it goes according to " I love coffee,--'¡) --I Senior (At concert): The ac_oustics in this hall are good.

TI Senior: Ye:;. and one can hear the music well too!

-Grave and oracular advice from Tubby: Don't let the baby turn the valves on the gas stove.

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—Zimmie says: I’ve made wonderful progress in my astronI shall soon be able to determine how many omical studies, quarts the big dipper holds.

—Prof: Deacon comes from “decanus” meaning head of ten.

Pricle-of-the-Seniors Melzer: I thought Die Kahn means boat in German.

OUCH! Oh, shed a few tears For a hero named Rupp: His wife’s mother sassed him And she said, “Shut up!”

EX. —Hillemann (the authrity on Indian life) maintains: Indians do not spank their children, but, just to balance the books, they paddle their canoes.

—As a secret motto the Seniors have adopted “Amor vincit omnia,^ which, translated into good German, means “Loveconquereth all.” (Even men of such strong minds as Senator and Engel.)

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‘The Germans stick to their language; probably he’s a German.

‘No, lie’s not reading German, I know that!’

‘Well, then he’s a German Jew V ‘That’s it! He looks like one too!’

Now tell me frankly, is that so?” ―E. M.: Co-ed: E. M.: Co-ed:

Oh, my heart is gone!

Where is it?

A Senior swiped it last night.

Who is the unlucky one?

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A GHOST STORY It was dark. The wind was howling furiously around the dormitory. But inside all was quiet. Suddenly the dim moon broke through the mist and cast its lurid light in at the window.

There, what was that! A gaunt figure shrouded in white rises slowly from a bed, rambles through the room, through the hall, and disappears. As we listen breathlessly, we hear a voice of someone in distress, breaking through the dark: “Frank, where’s room eight?”

S，ALL OVER There was a young man from Dakotah Bought a car with a very fine motah But as he forbode The thing did explode, Now Dakotah is mimts a votah.

EX. RENOVATED HISTORY It has been definitely admitted that Sir Walter Raleigh^ re­ mark to Queen Elizabeth in the famous cloak-and-puddle episode was: “Step on it，kid; step on it.”

EX. CONSTRUCTIO AD SENSUM Prof: Wic heisst das Fcmininum von Papagei ?

Pommerening: Mammagei.

A great Congregational preacher Told a lien: “You’re a wonderful creature.

And the hen, upon that, Laid three eggs in his hat, And thus did the Henry Ward Beecher.

Flub: Dub: 一Prof: Sam :

“Limericks” FRIENDSHIP UNSHAKEN I was in Tokio when the earthquake occurred.

So was I. “Shake.” _De Yellow Crab.

What happened to Pyrrhus after the war?

He—He died!

FOR MEN ONLY —It’s a wonderful thing for the women The popular permanent wave, Now it’s up to the struggling inventor To get a permanent shave.

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MORE NONSENSE The dog stood on the burning deck, The flames curled up around his neck; Hot dog!

—The latest song hit with the Sophomores is “Ubi est ille re­ porter But strange to say it’s not jazz this time.

HOW SURPRISING —Mrs. Knuth (don’t tell insulted Eddie!): So you are the son of my old friend, Mary Gray?

I was at your christening 34 years ago. My, but you’ve changed.

EX. LAST GASPS OF PROMINENT PERSONS Caesar: Oh, you Brute!

Mary, Queen of Scots: I lost by a head.

Darwin: Monkey business.

Cleopatra: You dirty snake!

HAT ETIQUETTE The hat should be respectfully removed under the following circumstances: When mopping the forehead; when eating; when standing on the head; when going to bed; when taking a bath; when getting a haircut; when taking up a collection and when being shampooed.

EX. A NEW DEFINITION “Say monk, do you know what a cocoanut is?”

Inquired the elephant keen.

“The very idea!” retorted the monk, “Why a cocoanut, man, is one’s bean!”

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OUR ADVERTISERS (Without them the Black and Red could not exist) GENERAL STORES W. F. Brandt & Son Co. Chas. Fisher & Sons Co. Schempf Bros. Co. J. C. Penney Co. MEN’S CLOTHING STORES SVegemann-Faber-Kaercher Co. HofTman-Kelly Co. SHOE STORES A. Kaliebe O. F. Kurzwig Meyer’s Leo Reusch & Son Wickner’s Boot Shop JEWELRY Bunde & Upmeyer Co. J. Salicks W. D. Sproesscr Co. A. Wiggenhorn & Son FURNITURE F. C. Keck & Co. Kolils-Ocstreich Co. Carl F. Nowack

PHOTOGRAPHERS Dcnninger's DOCTORS Dr. T. C. H. Abelmann Dr. F. E. Kosanke Dr. K. II. Cook—Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat DENTISTS Dr. J. R. Casanova Dr, E. J. Hoermunn Drs. A. & M. Schlueter Dr. Frank F. Schlueter Dr. O. H. Moen

DRUG STORES Huth & Hoyer Owen’s Bittner & Tetzlaff BehIke Drug Co. W. M. Gehrke The Doerr Pharmacy GROCERIES Bentzin’s John C. Heismann Krueger’s Central Market Carl H. Otto BARBERS Sim Block Ed. Hinzmann John C. Seager Ed. Warner White Palace Service Barber Shop Max Gossfeld RESTAURANTS Star Lunch Palace Lunch Washington Hotel Main Cafe MEAT MARKETS Julius Bayer Meyer’s W. A. Nack BAKERS F. J. Koser Stupkas Bake Shop Sally Ann Bake Shop

MUSIC STORES CANDY SHOPS J. D. Casey Co. Classic Sweet Shop John H. Klemann The Olympia GIFT and FLORAL SHOPS The Princess Confectionery Stuebe Floral Co. CIGARS and TOBACCO Loeffler & Benke Kuenzi Cigar Co. Wilkowski Bros.

GARAGES The United Cigar Store.

A. Kramp Co. HARDWARE Schnitger’s Motor Co. D. & F. Kusel PAINTERS Wm. G. Pritzlaff Co. Chas. Heismann Winkenwerder AND THE FOLLOWING The Classic; Carl E. Emmerliing, Insuror ;Wm. Gorder Co., Coal; H. R. Moldenhaucr Cheese Co.; Ba.nk of Wate rtown; College Athletic Supply Co.; Hartig Ice Cream Factory; Sigmund Eisner Co., uniforms; Schlueter & Heil, Plumbers; H. C. Reichert, Music Instructor; Vogue, Cleaners & Dyers; Draeger’s Electric Shop; Aug. Gamm, Crockery Co.; W. F. Gruetzmacher, The Fair; Jaeger Manufacturing Co.; Sharp Corner Soft Drink Parlor & Cone Bakery; A. Sohrweide, Shoe Repair Shop; Frank Petro, Electrician; Yawkey:Crowley Lumber Co.; Otto Biefeld Co., Heating and Plumbing; Watertown Butter & Cheese Co.; Aid Association for Luth­ erans ;Doerr & Leschinger, Plumbers; E. D'ubrick, Shoe Shine Parlors.

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It’s Spring You Should be up on what’s New in. SUITS. You Should have the SPRING HAT situation down pat.

You Should know what’s the Vogue in SHIRTS and what’s the Rage in NECKWEAR, and if you have missed this informa­ tion, we want you to come in and let us have the opportunity to show you.

Wegemann-Faber-Kaercher Co. “Value First Store”

ENGLISH MODEL SUITS Designed For The Student

With all the promise of Dominating, Developing Manhood; with Dignity and character. Above all else, they have VALUE; of the J. C. Penney calibre.

In the ,much-wanted Two-Button, Single-Brested Model Semi-Blunt Vest and Straight-Hanging Trousers, Full―but not extreme.

Excellent Cassimeres in Stripes, Fancy Mixtures and Over­ plaids that perfectly harmonize with the model. Every Color and Shade tiiat’s new and desirable for Spring.

$19.75 And Don’t Overlook the Groups at $16.75 and $24.75

EASTER FLOWERS For CHURCH—HOME GREETINGS ILLUMINATING the world with joyous radiance and hope, ul, to come the Easter Flowers to make church and home beautiful gladden loved ones and friends and to carry sunny cheer to those who are lonely or ill.

Let us book YOUR ORDER TODAY for future delivery

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Phone 464 I

—“Mother,” asked Bill, is it right to say, you water a horse when he is thirsty?”

“Yes.” **Well, I am going out to milk the cat.”

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A Mushroom and The Sturdy Oak

Both grow from the same soil. One springs up in the night and is soon gone. The growth of the other requires longer but it lives for generations.

Like the sturdy oak, confidence is a plant of slow growth, but it lives long and is worth. cultivating.

Your confidence is our aim ,,ncl this store leaves no stone unturned to gain and hold your confidence.

The close of every business <lay finds this store bright with promise for the morrow. We aim to make each clay our object lesson in fulfillment of your expectations and anticipate your needs. 1n short, we are striving towards the goal of 100 per cent perfect.

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Wm. Gorder Co. Coal, Wood, Coke,

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Building Material 608 Main Street

Telephone 33-lR

Dr.T.C. H. Abelmann SALLY ANN BAKE SHOP ORIGINATORS OF

QUALITY BAKED GOODS H. W. KRAMP, Proprietor

BENTZIN，S At the Sharp Corner

Phone 214 Retailer of Quality Foods

一He: “Would you like to go to the Junior play?

She:

(All a flutter)

“Why I’dlove to go.”

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MAIN CAFE An Up-to-Date MODEL RESTAURANT • Pure Food and the Best of Quality We Invite You to Try Our

HOME COOKING Day and Night Service

103 Main St., Watertown

Nunn-Bush Footwear FOR YOUNG MEN’S COLLEGE AND HIGH SCHOOL WEAR 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 Light Tans The New Styles In Broad Toes You can’t really appreciate the smartness of these Broad Toe Oxfords until you see them here. In their distinct individuality, is their greatest appeal.

VISIT OUR BOOT SHOP A Cordial Welcome Awaits You. We are Always the First to Show You the New Styles

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Boot SKop

”SHOES FOR THE OCCAS ION”

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215 MAIN STREET

All Fittings at this Store are Checked with our X-RAY Machine

Youthful, Truthful Style in

Kuppenheimer GOOD CLOTHES Kuppenheimer style is correct, depend­ able, authoritative and advanced.

See the new style features in the Spring models for young men. Suits with a colIcgiatc air. Suits of new Flannels, in new shades of Grey Fawn, Etc.

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‘he House of Kuppenheimer good clothes

Hqffmann-Kelly Co” Inc. Custom Tailors Clothing - Furnishings

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rurity Dread for Quality Stupka’s Bake Shop 618 Main Street ■V

Service Barbershop Haircuts, weekdays...

Haircuts, Saturdays...

Shaves .........................

Henry Schlueter

Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Sewerage

••••••25c •35c 20c

Schlueter & Heil

Clean, Sanitary, Careful Work

W.E. Volkmaim，Prop.

Walter Heil

106 Main St.

215 N. Fourth Street

Phone 457W

Watertown, Wis. Prompt and Reliable Service

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Oh Boys! Our Hot Lunches Hit the Right Spot

PALACE LUNCH 107 West Main St. Day and Night Service

Best of Service and Quality Foods

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ROTC UNIFORMS SIGMUND EISNER CO. RED BANK, N. J. New York Showrooms:

126 Fifth Avenue

_g Attt Supply Co. -FINEBASEBALL

BASKETBALL

FOOTBALL

TENNIS SUPPLIES Catalog on request

Milwaukee, Wis.

Star Lunch Restaurant Meals and Lunches i

REGULAR DINNER from 11:00 to 2:00 Tables for Ladies

Ice Cream，Candies，Cigars，Cigarettes and Tobaccos.

Wm. Schubert, Prop.

604 Main Street

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Aid Association for Lutherans APPLETON, WISCONSIN

OFFERS THE HIGHEST GRADE PROTECTION AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES It is the largest and best mutual surplus distributing Associa­ tion within the Syn­ odical Conference. _ It pays sick, acci­ dent, total and perm­ anent disability, old age and death benefits at rates which guarantee insurance at cost with absolute safety. Also pays Cash Surrenders, __ Paid-Up and Ex- HOME OFFICE BUILDING tended Insurance.

Owned by Association

MEMBERSHIP NEARLY 40,000 Men and women admitted on equal terms. Every Luth­ eran of the Synodical Conference between 16 and 60 years of age is invited to join.

RESERVE OVER $3,000,000

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Spring Footwear FOR ALL OCCASIONS Many popular patterns in all the wanted leathers and fabrics, ready for your choosing.

A (In a Grocery Store) “How much are these pears?”

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“A dollar a peck.”

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Au, go on, I aint a bird.”

A. KALIEBE 616 Main Street

A. KRAMP COMPANY The Largest Garage in the city.

615-617-619 Main Street

Watertown, Wis.

The Denninger PHONE 263-W

115 NORTH FOURTH ST.

Dr. FRANK F. SCHLUETER DENTIST Office Phone 156-W

Residence Phone 512-J

Watertown, Wis.

215 Main St.

If it’s Hardware WE

HAVE IT

NUFF SAID Give Us a Trial

\ JmGPfitzlaffCo. f

HARDWARE THATS ON THE SQUARE"

307 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

GET YOUR

Easter Candies AT THE

The Olympia MIKE SALLAS, Prop.

Candy Shop and Ice Cream Parlor Corner Second and Main Streets

Baseball, Tennis EVERYTHING IN POCKET CUTLERY and RAZORS

ami all kinds of Sporting Goods at

D. & F- Kusel Co.

Salick’s Jeweler

Examine our line before buying

108-110-112 W. Main St. “The Store of Quality

At the Bridge

W. A. Nack

WM. GEHRKE

MEATS

DRUGGIST

Poultry in Season 621 Main St. Phone 19-W

315 Main St

Shoes Repaired while you wait

CROCKERY

A. SOHRWEIDE 210 So. Third Street

Watertown. Wis.

Watertown’s Exclusive STORE

AUG. GAMN CROCKERY CO. 400 Main Street

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JULIUS BAYER Wholesale and Retail Dealer in MEATS AND SAUSAGES OF ALL KINDS Watertown

Wisconsin

Phone 25

KOHLS-0E8IREICH CO.

Schnitger Motor Co.

Furniture and Undertaking

TAXI SERVICE AND STORAGE

F. NEUMANN, Prop.

Edison Phonographs and Rugs

Dealers in MAXWELL and CHALMERS CARS

607-613 Main St. Phone Call 150-W

Phone 264-W

Residence Phone 165-J GET YOUR

HARDWARE at Winkenwerder’s Hdw. Store 207 Main Street

BUTTERCUP BRAND OF BUTTER

200 First St.

Watertown

Next to Theatre

Phone 680-J

Classic Sweet Shop II. C. Brandt, Prop.

Agency for

Made By Watertown Butter & Cheese Co. Manufacturers and Dealers in Butter and Cheese Phone 431-J

WHITMAN‘S 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

F- E. Kosanke, M. DHoffmann Bldg.一109 Main Street Office Hours: 1 to 4 p. m. Except Sunday. 7 to 8 p. m. Mon., Wed. and Sat. Office Telephone 60

Residence Telephone 121-W

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OWEN’S DRUG STORE Corner Fifth and Main Streets

Prescription Pharmacist Bring in Your Kodak Films for Developing and Printing Agents for the Celebrated Evan’s Fountain Pens, price

$1.00

John C. Seager .

BITTNER &TETZLAFF

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UP-TO-DATE BARBER SHOP

Drugs 108 Main Street.

Phone 99-J

Watertown, Wis.

John H Klemann MUSIC STORE PIANOS, PHONOGRAPHS, RADIOS Headquarters for the Latest Records and Player Rolls 119 N. Second St.

• Opposite Post Office

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Young Men’s College and High School Clothes The Styles these young men seek are here in abundance;一ifs 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.

WATERTOWN, WIS.

“Good Sir,” She whispered, ‘let us not treat this affair too lightly.”

He promptly arose and fixed the gas to shine somewhat less brightly.

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SHARP CORNER SOFT DRINK PARLOR and CONE BAKERY F. SOMMER & SON, Propritors

Jaeger Manufacturing Co. (Incorporated)

Sash, Doors, Interior Finish and Store Fixtures

EAT

Hartig’s Quality

ICE CREAM

Here you will find the best in music, motion pictures, ventilation and projection.

Open every eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;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 AT THE SIGN OF THE

STORE MOVED TO 404 Main St.

A Large Assortment of Easter Cards and Other Select Easter Gifts Now on Display.

612 Main St., Watertown

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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 111 Second Street

Students

Telephone 502-W DOERR PHARMACY THE KODAK DEPOT Developing and Printing a Specialty

The Doerr Pharmacy 109 West Main Street

一Deposit Your Funds with this Bank and Make All Payments by check.

—No Matter How Small~your Account will receive careful attention.

SMOKE

WILK0W8KI BROS. HIGH LIFE

CIGAR

A. WIGGENHORN & SON

Bank of Waterto The Oldest Bank in Watertown

JEWELERS

Strong and Reliable Companies

Forty Years’ Experience as Insurance Agent

Prompt and Careful Personal Attention

Policy Forms a Specialty

Carl E. Emmerling 一

INSUROR Office Phone 323-W

Residence Phone 174-J Watertown, Wisconsin

207 Eighth Street

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Don’t you think my mustache becoming?”

“It may be coming, but it hasn’t come yet.”

DOERR & LESCHINGER Plumbing and Sewerage Our Specialty Watertown, Wis.

107 Fifth Street

High Grade Emblems and Stationery

3unc/e & Clpmeyert Jewelers -Mihvauk^o •planfiiafoa Arcodo Building

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DR. J. R. CASANOVA DENTIST Telephone 714-J 107 N. First Street We Recommend

“Bostonian” SHOES FOR MEN

Leo Reusch & Son 210 West Main Street

E. H. Cook, M. D. Practice Limited to

Merchants Bank Annex

瞧EGER，SELKTRICSHOP. 116 Third Street Phone 59-W

PATRONIZE "Black and Red"

ADVERTISERS

Ed- Hinzmann BARBER SHOP

EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT Spectacles and Eye Glasses Scientifically Fitted Hours 9to 4 Office—Hertel & Hoffmann Bldg.

OPPOSITE POSTOFFICE

Ed. Warner

Behlke Drug Co-

EAST END Barber Shop

Watertown’s Leading

602 Main St.

Watertown, Wis.

Corner First and Main Streets Watertown, Wis.

Shine & Hat Cleanmg Parlor 410 Main St.

E. Dubrick, Prop.

Dr. E. J- Hoermann DENTIST X-Ray

Telephone No. 258 Watertown, Wis.

Corner First and Main Streets

FIRST CLASS WORK

Vogue

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CLEANERS and DYERS DRY CLEANING PROTECTS THE HEALTH OF THE NATION. 412 Main St.

Phone 263J

Sim Block “THE

BARBER” Watertown

115 Third St.

Jas. D. Casey Company PIANOS and PHONOGRAPHS on Easy Payment Plan RECORDS—ROLLS 119-121 Water St.

Watertown, Wis.

Otto Biefeld Company Heating, Plumbing & Piping Contractors ；15E

Estimates Furnished Promptly

WATERTOWN^ INSTRUCTOR Pipe Organ Piano, Violin and Harmony Studio 109 Main St., Third Floor Res. 318-J Studio Phone 752-W Hoffmann Building

Ike: “Did you bear me sing?

What did you think of my execution?”

Mike: “I am in favor of it.”

FURNITURE

LEADING STORE

Royal Rest Easy Chair F. C. KECK & COMPANY 110-112 Main Street

CARL H. OTTO Dealer in Groceries, Feed and Flour, Vegetables and Fruits in season. Telephone 597-J. Watertown, Wis. Ill N. 4th St.

White Palace 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

You will find a complete line of FRUITS of all kinds in season at

John E. Heismann CASH GROCER Phone 6 115 Main St.

WHEN YOU WANT

Quality

—SMOKE—

Country Club CIGARS

KUENZI CIGAR CO. MAKERS Watertown, Wis. 110 Third St. Go to Headquarters for Sta­ tionery, Candies, Notions and Fancy Goods.

W. F. GRUETZMACHER

UNITED CIGAR STORE Cigars and Tobaccos of All Kinds Magazines and Daily Papers 9 Main St.

Our New Spring Styles are now here.

Buy a Real Fountain Pen

You know our prices are right.

THE PARKER DUOFOLD Guaranteed 25 Years The Best Value in

MEYERS

SHOE STORE ■WatFrtown

Fountain Pens Today

Huth & Hoyer DR. O. H. MOEN

DRUG STORE

DENTIST 204 MAIN ST.

X-Ray

Masonic Temple Phone 609-J

MEYER S HOMEHSMOKED HAMS and BACON

Watertown

Students

Phone 553-W 212 N. Second St. Watertown, Wis.

Let Max the Barber

Kruegers Central Market

..25c Haircuts, weekdays.. .35c Haircuts, Saturdays.

•20c Shaves --------------113 North Fourth St. MAX GOSSFELD, Proprietor

Fruit and Vegetables in Season Staple and Fancy Groceries Phone 296-W Opp. Postoffice

DO YOUR WORK.

200 Madison S

Easter Greetings of Flowers are always appreciated. Step in and see our display.

Loeffler & Benke Floral Shop Phone 649-J 104 Main St.

Washington Hotel and Restaurant H. W. KRONITZ Proprietor

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INDEX Afraid—Herbert Wacherfuss Alumni Notes -----------------

224 23, 47, 80, 115, 144, 172, 206, 240, 277

263 Apologic des Unterprimaners, Poem一M. O. Koch 1-34 April Issue 28, 53, 94, 119, 148, 178, 214, 247, 285 Athletics — Beginning and Growth of the American Merchant Marine, The 194 —-G. Redlin ....................... .........................................................

158 Best Game of the Season—L. Sabrowsky 270 Black Hole of Calcutta—Alvin Degncr 2 Buck Fever—Anthony Hahn -----------224

By Way of Introduction―Verse -------32, 59, 102, 125, 153, 184, 220, 251, 291 Campus and Classroom 106 Causes of Negro Migration I—Walter Beck ___ 27 Causes of Negro Migration II—Walter Beck ._••• 188 Christmas, Poem—M. Franzmann .31, 57, 100, 123, 152, 183, 218, 250, 290 Co-Ed Notes College Notes -------------------- :----- 25^ 49, 90, 116, 145, 175, 210, 242, 279 Daker, Der—Gotthold Zimmermann …187-223 IDcccmbcr Issue 70 De Horatio (Latin Oration)—W. O. Wcissgcrber This Issue Dells of the Wisconsin, The—Arnold Niemann 103 Doktor A. F. Ernst—Theo. Schlueter .19, 43, 76, 112, 139, 167, 201, 236, 273 Editorials Em ira Staate Michigan fuer die Geschichtc der Deutsch-Lutherischen Indianermission Nordamerikas Bedcutendcr Ort II— 5 Leonard Bernthal.

Exchanges -------------------------26, 51, 92, 118, 146, 176, 212, 245, 283 79 Farewell, Poem—Alfred Maaske 255-294 February Issue ______________ 62 German Oration—Irwin Habeck _________ 192 German Work, Student, The—Erwin Scharf __ This Issue Getrennt und Vereint—Gotthold Zimmermann 255 Gold Rush of 1848-49, The—Waldemar Zink 160 Hanse, Die—Carl Kionka-----------------------------------------266 is SellHiding ■■驚 135 Historical Development of the Clock, The—C. Sieberum ..

199 History of Christmas, The—E. Kasischke............................ .一一 137 Jacob's Dream, Poem—Alfred Maaske ______________ —.

224-254 January Issue --------61-102 June Issue Last Act, The―Verse_______ •._____________ This Issue Locals — ...JO, 56, 97, 122, 150, 181, 217, 248, 288

Luther and the German

Language

(English

Oration)—Walter 65

Luther und das Kirchcnlied—H. Krueger --------------.•230 35-60 Issue — 255 Mean Chorus for a Noble Drama, A-Vcrsc -------------... 75 Memory, Poem—R. Matuschek ------------------ -—•• 133 1 rcnc oitc 久’Iotl】er’s Herbert 12 Mrs. Dumweevil’s Purifying Influence—Edward Knuth ----------------------- 109 Hy ^Vnocston^™-^^ornfolcl Hi is Issue Narrow Gauge Railway and its Use in Road Paving~W. Franzmann 163 38 Night in Harvest Time, A—Werner Franzmann ------156-186 127-155 October Issue ________ 127 October, PociTi^~™入[.r<inziUciim —This Issue Old X~Jouscv ^Vn 110 On the Gridiron, Poem_A Werner ....... ..................................

•.264 Persevere, Don't Plod—Paul Kuske ------------------------------227 Pudge’s Victory—V. Voccks -----------------------------------------40 Raising a Corn Crop in Northeast Nebraska—Paul Rohrke Seminary Notes .................................................. —*21, 46, 98, 142, 170, 205, 276 _____________________ 103-126 Song for the Weary, Poem—M. Franzmann 二35 Squall, The, Poem—A, Werner -------------.This Issue That's Ihc Insidious Thing About It—W. Franzmann ..

Pocui-fred ^1 elusive 258 True Story, A—Norman Schlavcnsky ..................... ... .......

••200 onici* 196 Wcihnachtcn fucr die Brown Familic—Heinrich Vogel .232 When the Whistle Blew一Edmund Schwcppc •—•61 When We Go Forth, Poem—M. Franzmann

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