The Exponent, 1922-10-21

              Beat Soo Falls The Exponent  Beat Soo Falls 
Northern Normal and Industrial School
Vol. XXI ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA, OCTOBER 21, 1922 NO. 5
GYPSY DAY MEANS: CLOSER FRIENDSHIP AND A BETTER SCHOOL SPIRIT
FOUR MODERN PLAYS 
SCHEDULED BY NORMAL
INTRODUCING MISS ENGLUND
Best Array of Talent and Plays
Booked in Aberdeen
Next week a festival of modern
plays will be given by noted actres-
se sand actors in the Normal Audi-
torium. The series of plays will be
opened on Mondaly evening by a.
curtain raiser, "Pater Noster," by
Francois Coppe, followed by "The
Climax" by Edward Locke. "The
Marriage of Kitty" by Cosmo Gor-
den Lennox will be given Tuesday
afternoon and "Ghosts" by Hedrick
Ibsen, Tuesday evening.
(Famous players who will appear
in these dramas are Hilda Englund,
Mercedes Desmore, Alma Bunzell,
Albert Lowy, Robert Donaldson,
Franklin Ramsay, and Maurice
Drew.
Hilda Englund began her brilli-
ant stage career at the Royal Thea-
tre of Stockholm, Sweden. When
only nineteen years old she was
chosen by Hedrick Ibsen to create
the role of Mother Ase in "Peer
Gynt." Her success was over-
whelming, and she became known
by critics nearly the world over be-
cause of the tribute paid her talent
by the famous Danish critic, Georg
Brandes. Later she was chosen by
Ibsen for the role of Regina in
"Ghosts" and of Gerd in "Brand."
She played opposite August Lind-
berg, Sweden's greatest actor, in
all these plays, playing with him
for five years.
A little later she came to Ameri-
ca and appeared in "Peer Gynt"
and "Pater Noster." She next went
to London fog• a time, but returned
to America and was engaged by
Laurance Clarke and Theodore Ross
for her present tour.
Miss Englund has described Ib-
sen as "a little man with a quiet
SOME SMILE
manner, a low unobtrusive voice, a
grim face fringed with a Norwegi-
an beard, in short, what James Hu-
neker called 'the man with the mid-
night whiskers.' " Miss Englund's
most vivid memory of Ibsen was
when she appeared before him to
be tried out for a part in "Brand."
She was to appear high on the
stage, and Ibsen had her mount a
table for her trial. This was an
ordeal for the young actress, for not
only Ibsen was present, but 'Bjorn-
son, Ibsen's rival dramatist, 'and
Georg Brandes, the great Danish
critic.
Mercedes Desmore is a young
English actress of charm and beau-
ty. She has played with such stars
as Sir Beerbohm Tree, Ellen Terry,
and Mrs. Lew Waller in England.
She came to America about eight
years ago. Here she played with
Margaret Illington, Lou Tellegen.
John and Lionel Barrymore.
Robert Donaldson is one of the
younger American actors of high
ability and thorough technique. He
has played with Mrs, Patrick Camp-
bell, Walter Hamden, Otis Skinner,
James K. Hackett, Arnold Daly,
and in five productions of the Thea-
tre Guild of New York. He will
play the leading roles opposite Miss
Englund and Miss Desmore during
their present American tour.
Franklin Ramsay is fresh from
the New York cast of "Duley". He
has to his credit the creation of
the leading role in the road pro-
duction of "Brewster's Millions."
He has played with Mr. and Mrs.
Sidney Drew and other stars.
Maurice Drew has played with al-
most every star of importance in
this country. His most recent suc-
cess was in the title role of "Cappy
Ricks," with the road company. He
will play the part of Engstrand in
"Ghosts," of Luigi Colfante in
"The Climax," and the curate in
"Pater Noster."
Alma Bunzell has had eight
years of training and has played al-
most every conceivable kind of role.
She plays Zelie in "Pater Noster."
Albert Lowy is the youngest ac-
tor in the company. He is only
twenty years old, and is said to be
very handsome. He has played in
three ar four successful musical
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WELCOME ALUMNI
To all graduates and stu-
dents of former days who
have come into our midst to
participate our festivities
and to renew old acquaintan-
ces, we extend our heartiest
greetings and sincerest wel-
come. That your presence
here today may afford you as
much pleasure as it, does us is
the greatest joy we can wish
you.
ALL-SCHOOL PARTY
Students and Faculty Enjoy Party
In E-2 and Dance in Gym
The first all-school party of the
year was held in E-2, Saturday ev-
ening. Wesley Smart was chair-
man of the committee in charge of
this party and Miss Florer was fac-
ulty assistant. They, with the oth-
er members of the committee, ar-
ranged and carried out plans which
made this party a great success.
Miss Florer, who took charge of
the games and folk dances, in
which every one participated, had
something doing every minute.
Then, as usual, there were "eats"
during the course of the evening
which consisted of ice-cream, cook-
ies and coffee.
Judging by this first one, we ex-
pect the parties will be a very im-
portant part of the social activities
of this year.
As usual the dance in the gymna-
sium was greatly enjoyed by all
those who attended. Conrad Coop-
er, in charge of the music for the
evening, obtained a very good or-
chestra which was composed of
three high school students and one
Normal student.
Refreshments, consisting of waf-
ers and punch, were served through-
out the evening. Marie Williams
was in charge of this part of the
evening's entertainment.
During other years these dances
which are given every two weeks
have been greatly enjoyed by all
those who care to dance and this
first one proves that this year will
be no exception.
BEGINNERS' RECITAL
Pupils of Maurene Carpenter Per-
form Before Large Audience
A group of pupils from the piano
class of Miss Maurene Carpenter ap-peared
in a recital Thursday even-ing
in the auditorium. These re-citals
will be of frequent occurance
throughout the year. Students
taking part in Thursday night's re-cital
were: Lucile Zeidler, Shirley
Machov, Selma Benson, Pearl Hed-blom,
Eleanor Conry, Dena Sudow,
Maurice Dobbins, Edith Claypoole,
Blanche Williams, Marian William-son,
Marjory Anderson Ione Thom-as,
Virginia Easton, Georgia Lilli-an
Kemper, Lauretta Mains, Ethel
Wray, Caroline Voids, Gertrude Sau-er,
Marian Nelson, Beatrice Lind-berg,
Marjory Brearton, Inga Ger-up,
Susan 'Fossuna, Edith Chamber-lain,
Helen Smith, Helen Dobbins,
Ellen Svarstard, Lois McKiver, Al-ice
Cook, May Ryman and Averil
Streeter.
Beat Soo Falls
STATE HISTORIAN SPEAKS
A meeting of special interest
was held Monday afternoon in the
sun parlor of Lincoln Hall, when
Pres. Foght introduced Doane Rob-inson,
state historican, who gave a
very interesting lecture on "South
Dakota's Historic Spots and Trails"
to an audience of more than one-hundred.
In connection with the
lecture, Miss Ruby Grimes, accom-panied
by Miss Dorothy Hooper,
sang most beautifully "My Heart at
Thy Sweet Voice," by Saint Saens,
which added a pleasing touch to
the program.
At the close of the program an
informal reception for the speaker
was held by the club women of
the city. Dainty refreshments
were served. The entire program
was in charge of the D. A. R.
THE PEP MEETING
The first real, live "pep meeting"
of the year was held Friday even-ing
of last week, about eight-thirty
on Johnson field. A splendid big
campfire was the center of attrac-tion.
Altho it was a cool evening,
everyone on Johnson field was very
warm. The crowd was unusually
enthusiastic in learning new yells
under the leadership of Oscar Hea-ther
and Jack Bailey. Small indi-vidual
groups displayed their talent
in many new and clever yells. These
yells should be given to the Yell
Leader so that the crowd may be-come
familiar with them. Another
big feature of the evening was the
antique Indian war dances. The
boy's dance was led by Art Cooper
with hatchet in hand. The girls'
dance was led by Vera Bailey. Let's
plan more of these evening "pep
meetings." They are heaps of fun.
MISS DOROTHY HAGER, GYPSY QUEEN
Hail to the Queen, this Gypsy Day!
The wandering tribes from far away
Have followed the trails from east and west,
And now in their gaudy colors dressed,
Today they meet as in days of old,
This carefree clan of gypsies bold;
Midst the tinkling music of the tamborine
Comes their cry, "Hail, hail to the Gypsy Queen!
GYPSIES GATHER ON CAMPUS FOR
SIXTH ANNUAL FESTIVE GATHERING
ENTIRE SCHOOL STOPS TO CELEBRATE
Football Squad Will Meet Sioux Falls College in Second Conference
Game--Day Closes With Plays and General Party and Dance
Gypsy Day for 1922 promises to
be the very best ever. The various
committees and faculty advisors
have been hard at work for several
weeks to get all of the many de-tails
worked out satisfactorily; the
sewing machines at Lincoln and
Graham Halls have been hard
pressed with work as costumes of
vivid hues have been fashioned by
students anxious to win the attrac-tive
prizes offered by down-town
business houses; clubs have elected
float committees who have labored
faithfully with the same aim in
view; and Mr. Gerber and his help-ers
have generously lettered and
painted signs and posters galore.
The general Gypsy Day Committee,
composed of Marguerite Evans, Ca-rol
Howard, Margaret Seymour and
Philip Noble and Ben Suejtz, have
performed their. duties in an effi-cient
manner, and our capable Mar-shal,
Oscar Heather, has more than
done his share in the nature of
pep meetings and plans for an ex-cellent
parade.
Our queen, Miss Dorothy Hager,
has chosen the following attend-ants:
Ladies—Elaine Mossman, Ro-mona
Stevens, Josephine Paulson,
and Florence Johnson; Gentlemen
—Allen Sperry, Charles Dokken,
Cyril Colahan, and Billy Collins.
The order of the clay, line of
march, and order of the parade is
announced as follows:
Order of the Day
Coronation of Queen ....9:00 A.M
Parade 10.00 A.M.
Dinner 12.00 M.
Carnival All Afternoon
Granger Cup Race .... 2:30 P.M.
Football Game (Soo Falls Col-lege)
3:00 P.M.
Supper 6:00 P.M.
Plays 7:30 P.M.
Dance and Party ...After the play
Line of March
1. Gathering place—Campus.
2. Down Washington to eleventh
avenue
3. West to Main Street
4. Along Main to Railroad avenue.
5. East to Kline street
6. South on Kline to sixth avenue
7. Over to Washington, and back
to Campus.
Order of the Parade
Marshall of Day
Hiker's Club
Dr. Foght
Faculty
Band
Queen's Float
Senior Normal
Sixth Year
Fifth Year
Leadership
Kappa Delta Pi
Primary Chib
Pi Kappa 'Delta
French Club
Mathematics Club
Psychology Club
Gypsy Flower Girls
The Big Five
Campus School
Fourth Years
Second Years
Cafeteria & Dining Hall
Others not reported
TO ONE AND ALL
Let your achievements on
this festival occasion be
measured by the depth of
new-formed friendships which
are made and which shall
la..4 for more than a day. A
smile and a cheerful word to
everyone you meet will cost
you nothing, but the bonds
of sympathy and fellowship
which they create are price-
less.
PROFESSOR, THOMAS HONORED
Original Story Printed in the Boston
Journal of Education
The State Teachers' College can
be justly proud to have upon its
roll of instructors, men and women
who have written books and articles
Upon live school topics of the day,
and which have been widely read
and accepted.
In the Journal of Education for
September 21, 1922, the paper edi-ted
by Dr. A. E. Winship, Boston,
there appeared a fine narrative story
written by Professor J. W. Thomas.
T'ne article is a true story of ser-vice
and achievement entitled, "How
Margaret Redeemed Grant Commu-nity".
The whole article is fraught
with good, live, inspirational and
helpful ideas and it is told in such
an intensely interesting fashion
that one must stay right with Mar-garet
to see how she comes out in
her undertaking.
The story opens with a little in-sight
into the kind of community
into which Margaret is to go. It is
much like many another community
where small jealousies and misun-derstandings
have made the dis-trict
school their innocent victim.
"Teacher after teacher had tried to
stern the tide and bring order out
of chaos but to no avail." Margar-
et was duly hired and taken to her
boarding place which fortunately
was a home in which there were
no children of school age. Sunday
she went to her schoolhouse and
finding it in a terrible condition she
decided to clean it up before the
children should come Monday morn-
ing. After two hours of work that
evening and the next morning, she
had the school presentable. Mon-
day she began her work with a
brave heart and a will to be of ser-
vice to this community. She soon
discovered her various problems
and proceeded to solve them. At
Thanksgiving time an opportunity
was given her to invite the patrons
of the school. From this time on
she was able to suggest a commu-
nity organization which culminated
in the Grant Community Improve-
ment Club. This club was respon-
sible for the complete remodeling
of the school-house. Peace comes
to the community when, at a meet-
ing after Christmas, the president
of the club unburdens his mind in
a neat speech in which he thanked
the school board for the changed
appearance of the building. When
the president sat down the chair-
man of the board arose and thanked
the members of the club for their
part in "fixing up the schoolhouse".
He also stated that by-gones would
be by-gones and that the club would
redeem the good name of Grant
Community. Thus Margaret's tri-
umph was complete and that night
when she was at last alone she in-
dulged herself in a "weep of joy".
It will be of general local inter-
est to know that Mr. Winship is
going to have the article printed
in pamphlet form and distributed
far and wide.
Beat Soo Falls
STILL GROWING
For the first time in the history
of the school, it became necessary
to seat students in the gallery dur-
ing convocation period. Even the
very front row in the Auditorium
in. which many of our faculty mem-
bers used to sit so frequently in now
entirely occupied by Senior Normal
students—providing none of them
skip. Mr. Crawford makes public
the following figures which tell bet-
ter than words the decided growth
of our school: resident students,
721; extension students, 57; mak-
ing a grand total of 778 registered
students. The short-course young
men and women will be here ready
for work the latter part of this
month which will undoubtedly
swell the number materially.
THOSE TICKETS
Just a word about your Gypsy
Day tickets, if you haven't pur-
chased them do so at once. Mr.
Sueltz, Mr. Ross or Allen Sperry
have tickets for sale. By a careful
estimation we find that we can sell
the tickets for 60 cents. This tick-
et entitles you to admission to the
coronation, the football game, the
dinner, at 6:45, and the plays in the
evening. Not a large price for a
whole day's fun, is it? The plays
alone are worth that.
SPEELMAN'S SQUAD WINS
BY PERFECT DROP KICK
TEAM WORK IMPROVED
Boys Getting into Shape for Today's
Game with Baptists
A drop kick seems to decide Nor-
thern Normal's football games, but
in Saturday's game it was on Nor-
mal's side, Brown kicking the win-
ning goal in the third period. Ab-
erdeen played much better ball
than they did against Spearfish but
Valley City was stronger than early
reports reputed them to be. How-
ever, the visitors were never dan-
gerous and could not gain consist-
ently at any time. Aberdeen's of-
fense was also ragged but showed
improvement over Monday's play.
The Gypsy Day Game ought to see
the offense fully organized, and the
team working more as a unit.
Brown kicked the winning goal
shortly after the second half be-
gan, after Matthews had intercept-
ed a Valley City pass which he car-
ried to the 15 yard line. This was
the only score of the game.
Aberdeen lost the toss and C.
Cooper kicked off to Valley City's
25 yard line. They smashed the
line for first down in four tries but
were then held and punted to
Brown who returned to 35 yard
line. Aberdeen then made two
first downs in two tries but was
then held and Brown attempted a
drop kick which failed. The ball
was given to Valley City on the 20
yard line, Valley City made first
down on an end run but was forced
to punt. Aberdeen tried a line
buck and two passes which failed
and they punted to Johnson of Val-ley
City who was downed on the
46 yard line. McCormick then
tried an end run on which he lost
10 yards and the quarter ended.
The second quarter started off
with Aberdeen blocking Johnson's
SOME HAT
punt but Valley City recovered on
their 37 yard line. After fruitless
attempts at bucking the line they
punted again. After two incom-
pleted passes and a short gain
through the line Aberdeen received
first down on Valley City's penalty.
Aberdeen was then penalized for
off side but Fisher more than made,
up the penalty by an off tackle
smash. Then another Valley City
penalty gave Aberdeen another
first down. Two Line bucks by A.
Cooper and Fisher resulted in gains
of 5 and 7 yards respectively and
it was first down on the 20 yard
line. On four tries Aberdeen gain-
ed but 9 yards and the ball went
to Valley City who punted on first
clown, Ernst returning 20 yards to
the 30 yard line. C. Cooper then
tried to drop kick which was block-
ed and Valley City recovered the
ball. The half ended with the vis-
itors hitting the line for no gains,
neither team having yet scored.
The second half started off with
C. Cooper again kicking off to Val-
ley City. After a series of line
bucks and end runs which netted a
3 yard loss they punted to the 20
yard line. Aberdeen then tried a
pass which was completed but fum-
bled, Valley City recovering. They
were again unable to gain and
punted. A pass, Fisher to Swell-
son, and an end run by Ernst re-
sulted in 20 yards and first down.
Line plays and passes failed to
gain and Valley City got the ball
on downs. Johnson punted but got
off a poor one, the ball only going
8 yards. Ernst made 16 yards on
an off tackle play and Matthews
grabbed a pass which had struck
the Valley City man who had tried
to intercept it. He ran to the 15
yard line and after another gain of
4 yards by Eberle and two incom-
pleted passes Brown kicked the
winning goal. C. Cooper again
kicked off and Valley City was forc-
ed to punt. Wolter grabbed a
pass for a 7 yard gain and Ernst
went thru for first down. Valley
City got the ball on an intercepted
pass but fumbled on the next play,
Aberdeen falling on the ball. The
quarter ended with the score 3 to
0 for Aberdeen.
Palmer hit the line for 5 yards
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TEAM! TEAM! TEAM! WE WANT SIOUX FALLS' SCALP