Weekly Messenger - 1921 April 15

              Devoted to the Interests of the Student Body, Washington State Normal School
VOL. XX BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON, FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 1921 NO. 25
MPRQVED BY
MR. K1BBE
LETTER OF COMMENDATION
FROM CITY SCHOOLS
TO INSTRUCTOR
Mr. Kibbe has received a letter of ap-preciaiton
from the Bellingham City
School Board for his fine work in a
series of tests in English, spelling and
arithmetic and for his making recom­mendations
as to improvements in the
organization of the curriculum in the
schools.
The Messenger wishes to congratulate,
as we know all the students do, Dr. Mil­ler
and Mr. Kibbe on the splendid work.
In the Northwest Journal Mr. Kibbe
has an article on " Teacher Shortage,
Salaries and Certificates."
— B.S.N.S.
In the current issue of School and
Society Dr. Miller has an article de­scribing
certain invocations of teachers.
Dr. Miller also has articles in the
American Schoolmaster and Journal of
Education.
B.S.N.S.
PHILO BANQUET A SUCCESS
The third annual Philomathean ban­quet
which was held at the Leopold
Hotel April 9, was a great success.
Prudence, honor, interest, loyalty, order
and service, six things for which the
Philos stand, were the keynotes of the
speeches. The first letters of these six
words spell "Philos." After dinner
Ethel Sutherland, president of the club,
presided. The program which followed
was: Violin solo, Gladys Weir; " Pru­dence,"
Cecil Folstrom; "Honor,"
Marie Loga; reading, Eleanor Simpson;
" Interest," Margaret Gray; " Loyalty,"
Kenneth Selby; solo, Mrs. F. Whipple;
"Order," Clara Erickson; "Service,"
Eva Bond.
B.S.N.S.
The Junior Class wants a 100 per cent
representation in the Marathon race to­morrow.
No Junior is too busy to come
out for an event of such importance as
this. Let's show the Seniors how
Marathon races are won. Remember not
a single Junior is to stay home tomor­row.
TULIP FESTIVAL TO BE
HELD MAY 2 AND 3
How many of the students know that
Marion Chisholm, one of the most popu­lar
members of our school is a contest-and
to be queen of the tulip festival?
She is our school's representative. This
is the first time our school has con­tested
for such an honor in this com­munity.
So buy a button, students, and
cast a vote for Miss Chisholm. The
money goes to defray expenses. The
contest closes April 25. The festival
lasts two days, May 3 and 4. It is
under the. auspices of the Community
Service. It will be one of the biggest
advertising events Bellingham has ever
participated in, as the festival will be
photographed and shown in motion pic­ture
houses all over this country.
So, Normal student, buy buttons, then
more buttons. Buy them till it hurts!
Let's show the town and the world our
contestant will win because she has the
spirit of B. S. N. S. behind her!
B.S.N.S.
RELIEF WORKER SPEAKS
IN ASSEMBLY
State representative of war relief
work, Dr. McDougall, spoke in Mon­day's
assembly on "Suffering Children
in the Near East." Dr. McDougall gave
in minute detail the work this organiza­tion
is doing in Armenia principally, and
in all other Christian countries. This
organization has the same relationship to
the government as the Red Cross. The
contributions go directly to the Near
East relief work.
They are now putting on a self-denial
week. General Wood has endorsed this
work in the interest of these Armenian
and Syrian people who were our allies.
CHORAL CLUBPLANS
T
What is happening in the Choral Club
meetings? Why do the girls work, with
bits of colored paper, plan gorgeous
gowns and hum mysterious airs? The
only answer is — keep the date of April
28 open. Several old members have re­turned
to work and the Choral Club
promises to make a good showing this
spring.
B . S . N . S .—
Mr. Coughlin's nature study class took
a field trip to the bulb farm yesterday
for the purpose of observing the dif­ferent
variations in the tulip plant.
Especial emphasis was placed on the
variations of color.
All you hikers, don't fail to be ready
for that Chuckanut Marathan Saturday,
April 16 — tomorrow. It is a beautiful
hike and well worth the effort; and
besides there is the cup to be given to
the victors. The faculty members are
also to be in this contest. Last year
the Seniors won the cup. Will, they this
year? Juniors say no. Each hiker is
requested to bring his own cup and
spoon and the Students' Association will
furnish sugar and coffee. Don't for­get
the lunch — but, above all, don't
forget to come!
— B.S.N.S.
F
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The student body was most highly en­tertained
at last Friday's assembly by
the latest vaudeville success. The troupe
consisted of none other than our own
faculty that presented a program that
even such a critical audience as the
Normal students could find no fault
with. The first act was " The Ballad of
Mary Jane," by Nora Cummins and
Company, silhouettests. The characters,
Miss Tompkins, Mr. Fox, Mr. Heck-mann
and Mn. 'Coughlin were epsily
recognized, although they had never been
seen in such roles before; nor perhaps
such popular ones. Act B was Mrs.
Cook Witten, monologist, who imperson­ated
"The Bride's First Trip to the
Butcher." Those who read the Mes­senger
two weeks ago do not need an
explanation of the success of this act.
Act C was the classical feature of the
performance, consisting of Mrs. Flor­ence
Fox Thatcher and Mme. Alda in
concert; Mrs. Thatcher at the crank.
This number served as excellent motiva­tion
for the Wednesday concert. The
last act featured Professor Kolstad and
Company, the world's greatest living
measuring sticks, presenting the great­est
wonder of the age, the new psycho-mechanic
marvel, the brainometer. It is
able to measure exactly the intelligence
of the human mind. The power of this
invention was proved without doubt by
the results of experiments upon Dr.
Nash and Mr. Kibbe. Every act of
the vaudeville was loudly applauded by
the students; and it is hoped that the
faculty will entertain again in the near
future.
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PROGRAM HELD
AT
STUDENTS AND FACULTY EN­TERTAINED
IN
ASSEMBLY
The musical program given by Mrs.
Nash and Mr. and Mrs. Don Gray un­der'
the direction of Mrs. Thatcher last
Wednesday will^ be remembered by our
students as one of the most enjoyable
musical assemblies of the year.
The program consisted of individual
group songs by both Mrs. Nash and Mr.
Gray, and several delightful duets. Mrs.
Gray accompanied each song at the
piano.
Our Normal School appreciated in­deed
the privilege of hearing these very
enjoyable and charming artists. Mrs.
Nash had been heard before by some of-the
students and they, together with the
others, not so fortunate, eagerly awaited
her visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Gray have recently
moved to Bellingham and have a studio
here.
MISS WOODARD SPEAKS
IN ASSEMBLY
The talk given in assembly last Wed­nesday
by Miss Woodard was of spe­cial
value and consideration. Miss
Woodard's message was one of a series
of talks given us this year. We are
looking forward to Miss Woodard's talk
on "The Inland Empire" to be given
B . S . N . S . -—
ANNUAL SPRING FETE
TO BE GIVEN APRIL 30
Do you enjoy a place to go, some
place where you can see all sorts of
lovely things and also enjoy good things
to eat? If so, plan to participate in
the annual spring fete to be given by
the Y. W. C. A. at Liberty Hall Satur­day,
April 30 at 3 P. M. and 8:15 P: M.
Booths with all sorts of good things
to eat will be in evidence, and also
booths with pretty and dainty hand
work to be sold. Tea will be served all
afternoon.
Admission 25c, adults, and 15c chil­dren
under 12.