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SEE "EAST IS WEST" The Exponent SEE "EAST IS WEST" Northern State Teachers College VOL. XXIII ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA, MARCH 31, 1925 No. 23 SUPPORT JUNIOR COLLEGE PLAY TONIGHT "EAST IS WEST" TRACK SCHEDULE IS WORKING INTO FORM CLASS TEAMS ARE IN LINE High School Meet Announced by Speelman for May 15 Track will start out with a zip on May 18, the day of the inter-class meet. In the past there has always been a great deal of enthusiasm and feeling around between the several classes. Records are held by mem- bers of the several classes but the fifth years have the distinction of having won the meet every year since 1922. There are many good men in all classes this year, though the fifth years may have an edge on the oth- ers because of their numbers. The seventh and eighth years may, how- ever, offset this advantage in that they possess veterans of past years. The sixth years are usually the runners-up in this classic and will undoubtedly push the fifth years, as formerly. On April 24 and 25, one of the greatest of America's Relay Carnivals will be held at Des Moines, the Drake Relays. The candidates for the relay teams are training hard to get into shape for this event as in all prob- abilities there will be at least one, and perhaps two, teams being sent by the college. Last year our men placed second in the mile relay and third in the half-mile relay races at the Dakota Relays. The mile team was defeated by only a few yards by the fast Buena Vista team of Storm. Lake, Iowa, which had taken first place in that event at the Drakes. This year our team should do even better. A Dual Meet is being arranged with Huron College at Aberdeen probably on or about May 8. Huron has al- ways been a strong competitor for honors at the South Dakota College Conference Meets and should be a for midable oponent for the Wolves. A meet at this time will put the men in splendid condition for the Conference Meet on May 23. Coach Speelman is already making provisions for an invitation High School track meet on May 15. This meet has been growing every year and promises to take on the aspect of a real event. Especially is it sup- ported by the schools of the north- ern part of the state and last year drew teams from such towns as Huron, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and Redfield. ANNUAL BANQUET Lions Club Entertain College and High School Basketball Teams The Lions Club has, in the last two years, acted as hosts to the two basketball quints of the city. Last Tuesday the Club put on a regular time for the players, coaches, man- agers and yell leaders of the two schools. Coach Howard Wood, one of the veteran high school mentors of the state, who has been developing win- ning high school teams for many years at Sioux Falls, was the prin- cipal speaker. He talked on clean athletics and of the spirit that pre- vailed in the early days of sports in South Dakota and showed the dif- ference in the sportsmanship today. As another feature of the banquet, and meeting, the High School Tum- bling class, under the direction of Coach Link, gave an exhibition. Members of the Teachers College team who were there are: Capt. Char- les Dokken, Jack Evans, E. J. Close, Camille Rousseau, Merle Owens, Sylv- ester Mondlock, Alfred Humphrey, Donald Smith, Curt Westover (yell leader) and Coach Speelman. W. A. A. PARTY A very enthusiastic crowd attended the "big" Women's Athletic Associa- tion party held at the Gym last Thursday night. Peppy games filled the fore part of the evening-the egg race making the greatest hit. Aman- da Clausen's team won the prize-8 hard-boiled eggs, which were thor- oughly enjoyed by the champions. Through misunderstanding the con- vocation announcement only the "big" women attended, and they wish to take this means of expressing their regret that the "little" women did not have the opportunity to attend such a fine party. COACH GIVES DINNER PARTY Mr. and Mrs. "Jake" Speelman en- tertained the basketball boys at a 6:30 o'clock dinner Thursday even- ing. After dinner the card playing supremacy of the basketball boys was settled. The guests were: Messers. Dokken, Evans, Close, Rousseau, Owens, Mondlock, Smith, Humphrey, and Professors Grace and Collinge. They all report a fine time. WAS IT A DREAM? And it was some treat too! Just think, girls, of walking in a store down town and being told to pick out your own dress, coat, hat, suit or whatever you needed! Yes, it was all exciting and we had lots of fun-of course you must understand we were just picking out our dresses for the "Style Show." WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION MAKES NOTABLE CHANGE MRS. COLLINS WELCOME BACK, MRS. COLLINS We are very glad to have Mrs. Col- lins with us again. During her ab- sence in Europe she has been missed a great deal, especially by her students in French and Spanish. Mrs. Collins left for Europe last December. She landed in Vigo, Spain, and from there went to Madrid where she spent some- time in studying. From Marrid she went to Paris where she spent the remainder of her time. From her let- ters we know that she enjoyed her trip and all of her students are eag- erly waiting to hear her accounts of Spain and France. WIN ONE AND LOSE ONE Affirmative Wins From Jamestown at Home and Negative Loses at Jamestown Our affirmative debating team won a two to one decision over the nega- tive team from Jamestown last Tues- day night on the question, "Resolved; that capital punishment should be abolished throughout the United States, constitutionality granted." Methods of argument stood out for the locals while delivery was the strong point of the visitors. Our affirmative team for the debate was composed of Martin Anderson, P. Engmann Hafnor, and William Gruhn. The negative team from Jamestown College was composed of Karl Rau- gust, Vinton Burt, and Robert Kroeze. Prof. A. N. Wray acted as chairman for the debate. The judges were S. Van Voorhis, superintendent of Red- field; H. H. Eelkema, superintendent of Groton; and Judge Gardner of Ab- erdeen. At Jamestown with Charles Homan, Gale Finley and Otto Gruhn repre- senting the Aberdeen negative team, a unanimous decision was given to the Jamestown affirmative team. LETTER TO BEAUX ARTS American Crayon Company's Agent Writes Appreciative Letter A recent letter to the Beaux Arts Club from Harold F. James, Director of Arts and Crafts at the Illinois State Normal University, writes as follows: "I wish to tell you that never before have I received such thorough appreciation of any collec- tion which we have sent out. The page with all the newspaper com- ments upon it is most interesting. "You inclosed amongst other things a printed statement on buff paper. May I have permission to print this and send it out to teachers over the country? "I most decidedly will place you upon our routing list for next year and I should like to know what kind of exhibit you would most like to have." DR. FOGHT AWAY Dr. Foght was away on two speak- ing tours the past week. He spoke before the History Club at Sioux Falls on Tuesday and before the Cen- tral District Teachers Meeting at Huron on Friday. PROF. MATSON IN CONCERT Prof. Clyde Matson, head of the department of voice, has been sched- uled for two important concert events for the near future. During National Music week, on May 7, Mr. Matson will appear in a recital at Faullcton, S. D. He will give one of the three programs in their May Music Fest- ival. On May 27, Mr. Matson will appear in an afternoon recital and in the evening will sing the tenor parts in Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise" in the Wayne, Nebr., Music Festival. This festival is sponsored by the State Normal school at that place. Y. W. INSTALLATION The Y. W. C. A. officers elected for the year of 1925-26 were duly install- ed at the last meeting, March 23, by the retiring of officers. Those who assume the new responsibilities are Harriet Seymour, president; Bertha Ronnie, vice-president; Myrtle Grape, secretary; Beulah Burdick, treasurer; Pauline McCauley, under-graduate representative; and Kathryn Carlyle, Pearl Yeager; Helen Bantz, Alma Eagleson, Mrs. Leinaer, Lilah Taech- er, and Jean Allison as cabinet mem- bers. Following the ceremony, tea was served with Miss Smith pouring. IS NOW W. S. G. A. Girls' League To Function Under A New Name Which Carries More Prestige What does W. S. G. A. mean? These initials have not been used en- semble on our campus before; they stand for Women's Self-Government Association. The girls of our college had two mass meetings during the past week to decide whether or not the name Girls' League should be changed to Women's Self-Govern- ment Association. At the mass meet- ing held Saturday, March 21, few of the girls were present but since the constitution states that a majority rules, the necessary business was transacted. First a vote was taken concerning the changing of the name; this passed unanimously. Thus in the future the girls will be organized under the W. S. G. A. which name will carry more weight and prestige and which is explanatory when seen on the stationery which will be made for transacting business for the As- sociation. Next year the annual meeting for president of W. S. G. A. will be held at Eugene, Oregon, where the Uni- versity is situated. All colloeges are eligible to two members at the con- ference, the outgoing president and the president-elect. The purpose of this to exchange ideas. Last year the meeting was held at the Univer- sity of Missouri. As our school grows we should aim to hae our college represented. This is onestep which puts us on a collegiate basis. The second question on which a vote was taken was the amendment to Article 8 of the constitution which read: "The Organization shall hold at least three regular meetings dur- ing each quarter. Special meetings may be held upon the call of the pres- ident or upon the written request of change to read: "The organization shall hold regualr meetings at the call of the president. Special meetings may be held upon the written request of twenty-five members. COLLEGE ORCHESTRA NOW ON WESTERN TRIP WILL VISIT SIX TOWNS Home Concert Was Best In Many Years-Prof. Goodsell Is Director The College Concert Orchestra of the Northern State Teachers College is on its third annual spring tour this week. The towns to be visited are as follows: Ipswich, Monday March 30; Java, Tuesday, March 31; Mo- bridge, Wednesday, April 1; McIn- tosh, Thursday, April 2; Lemmon, Friday, April 3; McLaughlin, Satur- day, April 4. The concerts given on this trip will be under the personal direction of Prof. H. E. Goodsell of the music department. The following people are making the trip: Prof. H. E. Goodsell, Director; Miss Elsie Lowe, Reader; First violins: Henry Schies- ser, Catherine Burns, Frank Pickart, Doris French; Second violins: Don- ald Forbes Vera Jennings, Margaret McKiver, Phyllis Hogan; Cellos: Mrs. E. J. Searle, Maxwell Sipple; Flute: Neva Searle; Clarinets: Clarence Sundahl, Stanley Stout; Piano, Portia Sarvis; Organ: Mrs. Roderick Ross; Trumpet, Paul Liefeld; Trombone: Gary Hamilton; Saxophone, Margaret Marion; Tuba: Roderick Ross; Drums: John Reese. Mr. Roderick Ross is the business manager of the orchestra. The program presented at the towns visited will be the same as the program given last Wednesday even- ing, March 25, in the school auditor- ium. Without doubt this is the strong- est program ever presented by the orchestra on any of its tours and the people of western South Dakota who hear this concert will receive a treat which will be long remembered. The instrumentation of the orches- tra is very complete, having each of the choirs of the large symphony orches- tra. Feature numbers of the program will be violin solos by Mr. Henry Schiesser, well-known violinist of this community; two-violin and piano trios by Mr. Schiesser and Misses Cather- ine Burns and Portia Sarvis; flute, two violins, cello and piano quintet; a quartet for two clarinets, saxo- phone and piano. The program will also include several readings by Miss Elsie Lowe, an advanced student in the Speech Department and Mrs. E. J. Searle will give a vocal number. All members of the orchestra have worked hard this year under the careful instruction of Prof. Goodsell. Not every member of the orchestra could go on the trip and it was a difficult matter in some cases for Mr. Goodsell to determine just who should go. At home the membership of the orchestra numbers thirty. New mem- bers are recruited from time to time from among the new students who come to school and from Junior Or- chestra as members of that orches- tra become proficient enough to merit promotion. MISS MEEK WRITES "I feel very proud of being identi- fied with the Northern Normal & In- dustrial School. Three of the studies in the field of education that are ranked as contributions worth while are Mr. Pryor's dissertation on Grad- ed Units in Practice Teaching; Dr. Pittman's Successful Teaching in Rural Schools, for which he got his material while teaching at our school; and Mr. Paulu's Diagnostic Testing and Remedial Teaching. Dr. McCall pronounced this last a very good book. indeed and one other man spoke of it as the "sanest contribution to the problem of tests that had yet been written." When I add to this list the name of our president who is so well known and who has done such excellent work in Japan, I feel that it really means a lot to say I am a teacher in the Northern Normal and Industrial School. I hear with regret that the legislature is not disposed to let us be a college in name; but we are in achievement, despite them. "A few weeks ago I visited Miss Elizabeth Balletto at her opportunity room in the Yonkers public school. She is doing very interesting work and I was pleased to have her prin- cipal say that she is the most suc- cessful of the opportunity room teach- ers. When a boy grows to be too great a problem elsewhere, Miss Ball- etto takes him, if she has a vacancy, and there is no more trouble. Miss Balletto gratuated from the Junior Normal three years ago and has been teaching in Yonkers since that time. She is taking extension work at Teachers College and expects to go back to Aberdeen for her degree. "I find the news in The Exponent most interesting and by means of it and letters from the girls and a few faculty members, I manage to keep in rather close touch. Twice during the year I have longed ardently to be with you-to share in the home-com- ing celebration for Dr. and Mrs. Foght, and to take the hands of Mr. and Mrs. Mackness and wish them every joy on the occasion of their golden wedding. Of course I've want- ed to be there on many other occas- ions too, but these two stand out as having special significance." A NEW TRADE MARK COMING EVENTS Style Show......Mar. 31 "East is West"....Mar. 31 Recital-Miss Grimes.....Apr. 3 Mrs. Wiggs-Matinee..... Apr. 4 U. S. D. Glee Club....Apr. 8 Good Friday......Apr. 10 Easter Sunday.... Apr. 12 Vo-Lesk... Apr. 17 Minn. Symphony.....Apr. 20 W. A. A. OFFICERS As a result of the recent election, Myrtle Grape, was chosen president of the Women's Athletic Association for the coming year. Myrtle will be- gin her work right away in getting things lined up for next year. Ger- trude Weidenbach was elected vice- president and Lilah Taecker secre- tary-treasurer. With this peppy bunch of officers the W. A. A. is going to make great progress next year. Each one of these girls has the abil- ity and the stick-to-it-iveness to make things "go"; we are all looking for- ward to a bright year for the W. A. A. TO THE ALUMNI A Plea for Every Member to Get Ready for Active Work Howard Price, '21 writes the Following Ringing Call to the Alumni. His address is R. F. D. 1, Box 120, St. Petersburg, Fla.: "I would like to make another appeal to the graduates of my Alma Mater. I wish that I might have a chance to talk to each and every graduate of the various departments of the Northern State Teachers College. As a graduate of the training school department in 1910 and of the classes of '16 and '21, I am very much interested in the welfare of the school and the Alumni Association. To you who are graduates of the high school department and every other department above the high school, I would especially send this appeal. By your graduation you have become a member of the largest institution of its kind in South Dakota, but I dare say that the most of us have done the least to preserve and carry out the principles and purposes of the organization to which we belong. I dare say that we have too many unfaithful members; that I don't believe that it is altogether their fault, my fault or your fault. But I do hope that these faults may be remedied and overcome. I have a copy of our constitution which is short and concise, that I have asked to be published in The Exponent. Now I ask each and every one of you to read that constitution and get acquainted with it. I honestly believe that most of you are loyal and faithful in spirit but that is about all. We need the active, moral, spiritual and financial support of each and every member of the Association. No organization can expect to live, thrive and accomplish the principles and purposes of that organization without the cooperative support of every member. "I was at the last meeting of the Association last spring and at that time many spoke up and said "that they didn't know that we had annual membership dues." I don't believe that any one there at that time does not know that we have annual dues of the little, insignificant sum of one dollar; yet sad but true only three have paid their dues since that time. How can we expect our Association to do the work that it should do, and our officers to do the work that they want to do for the good of the school and the Association when we show our lack of loyalty and cooperation to the school and the Association in that manner? "I hope that every one of you read this article will pay your dues if you have not already done so. I know that our treasurer, Roderick Ross, Aberdeen, is very busy but he isn't so busy but what he will give you a receipt for your dues. I just received a letter from our treasurer in which he says that there is a balance of $6.40 in our treasury. "Now, make plans, everyone of you who can do so, to be present at the next meeting of the Association at commencement. Show your loyalty by paying your dues and by your presence at the meeting. Be there prepared to stay through to the end as there will be a number of things of importance to the Association, the school and the state to be brought up at that time." CHOSEN TO COUNCIL After a joint meeting of the Fifth and Sixth Year classes, Wednesday, to discuss the Junior College play, "East is West," the Fifth years held a short business meeting. The representatives of this class in the Student Council, James Bone, is not returning for this quarter, so a new member had to be elected. Harriet Hafey was elected and will take up her duties at the next regular meeting of the council. JUNIOR COLLEGE PRESENTS THEIR ANNUAL OFFERING PLAY "EAST IS WEST" Imported Costumes Will Make Pro- duction Especially Attractive "East is West," the annual Junior College play, will be given in the Auditorium tonight at 8:30. Every effort has been made to make this play a success and with Rob Roy Hardin, the director of the recent Legion play "Merton of The Movies," as director, a real treat will be in store for everyone. The cast has been working hard for several weeks and they are prepared to present a play well worth seeing. "East is West" deals, with Oriental customs and special costumes have been secured from Omaha, so that no details will be lacking. A true Oriental atmosphere will be present. The leading roles are taken by Glynne Shifflette and Helen Guhin, assisted by a cast of twenty-one other people. Entertainment will be furnished by the Aberdeen High School orchestra before the curtain rises and during intermissions. There will also be special entertainment, between acts, composed of Chinese dances and songs. Let's all get behind this play and make it a success. Everybody come and bring a friend along. We are sure you will be satisfied and will consider your time and money well spent. If you don't think "East is West" then come to the play tonight and you will be convinced. The cast is as follows: Attendant on Love Boat, James Alger; Proprieter of Love Boat, George Neiderauer; Billy Benson, Glynne Shifflette; Lo Sang Kee, Durward Westervelt; Customer La- Verne Young; Hop Toy, Donald Gambrel; Ming Toy, Helen Guhin; Chong Lee, James Alger; Servant, Sigmund Huth, James Potter, Fred Nelson; Charlie Yong, Karl Hansen; Mildred Benson, Harriet Seymour; Mrs. Benson Alice Ryan; Thomas, Floyd Cocking; Andrew Benson, James Bone; Miss Fountain, Ethel Mattice; Her Escort, George Neiderauer; Mrs. Davis, Theodora Cross; Mr. Davis, Sigmund Huth; Sing Song Girls: Veda Frothinger, Ethel Mattice, Evelyn Hall, Edith Dittman, Ethel Hutton. VO-LESK—APRIL 17 Strong Man Act Big Feature Vo-Lesk, which is being presented by the Triangle Club on April 17, is to be one of the big attractions of this school season. The Art Club is to have charge of the stage decorations and are planning an elaborate setting. Thus far, twelve highly entertaining acts have been secured and arrangements are under way for several more. All acts procured will be first class. Professor Snilloc and his all-inspiring strong-man act has kind- ly consented to make a contract with the Triangle Club. He claims to be the strongest man of the west. He will feature some stunts in the mus- cular line that will be worth the price of admission alone. So please don't forget April 17. Admission for the two hour program will be 15c. A NEW TRADE MARK The handsome and sturdy "North- ern Wolf" coaster wagon illustrated herewith is a new product of the In- dustrial Arts Department. In order to make this wagon worthy of its name, it was very carefully designed and made; and we believe it is today the best made coaster wagon in Ab- erdeen. Here are some of the items that make us consider this no idle boast. 1.-The wheels are 10-inch double disc steel; roller or ball bearing with 15-16 inch rubber tires. These wheels are a draw press job and are made by a Michigan stamping firm which supplies coaster wagon factories, with wheels. 2.-The body is made of 9-16 inch white ash. This is 1-16 inch thicker than commonly used. White ash is conceded to be the best material for this type of work. 3.-The bed is screwed to the cleats instead of being nailed as is the com- mon practice. 4.-The box is held to the bed with hanger bolts and wring nuts, larger than usual. 5.-The bolsters are 1 1/2 inch white ash; 1-4 inch heavier than on most wagons. 6.-The axles are 1/2 inch cold roll- ed steel. 7.-Iron work is heavy mild steel strap-formed and forged by hand. 8.-The finish is natural color with maroon and gold trim, two coats of white shellac, followed by two coats of auto varnish. The stencils were made by Mr. Braithwaite. These coasters are made in three body sizes-14 1/2x- 36, 16x38 and 18x40, by the Industrial Arts students. BIRTHDAY DINNER A special table was arranged Sat- urday evening to celebrate the birth- day of Alice Erdmann. A large birth- day cake was enjoyed by those pres- ent-Alice Erdmann, Pearl Delper- dang, Annabel Mowry, Tillie Zolnos- ky, Gertrude Rosenwald, Mildred An- derson, Gertrude Weidenbach and Mabel Hansen.
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Date of creation | 1925-03-31 |
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Transcription | SEE "EAST IS WEST" The Exponent SEE "EAST IS WEST" Northern State Teachers College VOL. XXIII ABERDEEN, SOUTH DAKOTA, MARCH 31, 1925 No. 23 SUPPORT JUNIOR COLLEGE PLAY TONIGHT "EAST IS WEST" TRACK SCHEDULE IS WORKING INTO FORM CLASS TEAMS ARE IN LINE High School Meet Announced by Speelman for May 15 Track will start out with a zip on May 18, the day of the inter-class meet. In the past there has always been a great deal of enthusiasm and feeling around between the several classes. Records are held by mem- bers of the several classes but the fifth years have the distinction of having won the meet every year since 1922. There are many good men in all classes this year, though the fifth years may have an edge on the oth- ers because of their numbers. The seventh and eighth years may, how- ever, offset this advantage in that they possess veterans of past years. The sixth years are usually the runners-up in this classic and will undoubtedly push the fifth years, as formerly. On April 24 and 25, one of the greatest of America's Relay Carnivals will be held at Des Moines, the Drake Relays. The candidates for the relay teams are training hard to get into shape for this event as in all prob- abilities there will be at least one, and perhaps two, teams being sent by the college. Last year our men placed second in the mile relay and third in the half-mile relay races at the Dakota Relays. The mile team was defeated by only a few yards by the fast Buena Vista team of Storm. Lake, Iowa, which had taken first place in that event at the Drakes. This year our team should do even better. A Dual Meet is being arranged with Huron College at Aberdeen probably on or about May 8. Huron has al- ways been a strong competitor for honors at the South Dakota College Conference Meets and should be a for midable oponent for the Wolves. A meet at this time will put the men in splendid condition for the Conference Meet on May 23. Coach Speelman is already making provisions for an invitation High School track meet on May 15. This meet has been growing every year and promises to take on the aspect of a real event. Especially is it sup- ported by the schools of the north- ern part of the state and last year drew teams from such towns as Huron, Sioux Falls, Watertown, and Redfield. ANNUAL BANQUET Lions Club Entertain College and High School Basketball Teams The Lions Club has, in the last two years, acted as hosts to the two basketball quints of the city. Last Tuesday the Club put on a regular time for the players, coaches, man- agers and yell leaders of the two schools. Coach Howard Wood, one of the veteran high school mentors of the state, who has been developing win- ning high school teams for many years at Sioux Falls, was the prin- cipal speaker. He talked on clean athletics and of the spirit that pre- vailed in the early days of sports in South Dakota and showed the dif- ference in the sportsmanship today. As another feature of the banquet, and meeting, the High School Tum- bling class, under the direction of Coach Link, gave an exhibition. Members of the Teachers College team who were there are: Capt. Char- les Dokken, Jack Evans, E. J. Close, Camille Rousseau, Merle Owens, Sylv- ester Mondlock, Alfred Humphrey, Donald Smith, Curt Westover (yell leader) and Coach Speelman. W. A. A. PARTY A very enthusiastic crowd attended the "big" Women's Athletic Associa- tion party held at the Gym last Thursday night. Peppy games filled the fore part of the evening-the egg race making the greatest hit. Aman- da Clausen's team won the prize-8 hard-boiled eggs, which were thor- oughly enjoyed by the champions. Through misunderstanding the con- vocation announcement only the "big" women attended, and they wish to take this means of expressing their regret that the "little" women did not have the opportunity to attend such a fine party. COACH GIVES DINNER PARTY Mr. and Mrs. "Jake" Speelman en- tertained the basketball boys at a 6:30 o'clock dinner Thursday even- ing. After dinner the card playing supremacy of the basketball boys was settled. The guests were: Messers. Dokken, Evans, Close, Rousseau, Owens, Mondlock, Smith, Humphrey, and Professors Grace and Collinge. They all report a fine time. WAS IT A DREAM? And it was some treat too! Just think, girls, of walking in a store down town and being told to pick out your own dress, coat, hat, suit or whatever you needed! Yes, it was all exciting and we had lots of fun-of course you must understand we were just picking out our dresses for the "Style Show." WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION MAKES NOTABLE CHANGE MRS. COLLINS WELCOME BACK, MRS. COLLINS We are very glad to have Mrs. Col- lins with us again. During her ab- sence in Europe she has been missed a great deal, especially by her students in French and Spanish. Mrs. Collins left for Europe last December. She landed in Vigo, Spain, and from there went to Madrid where she spent some- time in studying. From Marrid she went to Paris where she spent the remainder of her time. From her let- ters we know that she enjoyed her trip and all of her students are eag- erly waiting to hear her accounts of Spain and France. WIN ONE AND LOSE ONE Affirmative Wins From Jamestown at Home and Negative Loses at Jamestown Our affirmative debating team won a two to one decision over the nega- tive team from Jamestown last Tues- day night on the question, "Resolved; that capital punishment should be abolished throughout the United States, constitutionality granted." Methods of argument stood out for the locals while delivery was the strong point of the visitors. Our affirmative team for the debate was composed of Martin Anderson, P. Engmann Hafnor, and William Gruhn. The negative team from Jamestown College was composed of Karl Rau- gust, Vinton Burt, and Robert Kroeze. Prof. A. N. Wray acted as chairman for the debate. The judges were S. Van Voorhis, superintendent of Red- field; H. H. Eelkema, superintendent of Groton; and Judge Gardner of Ab- erdeen. At Jamestown with Charles Homan, Gale Finley and Otto Gruhn repre- senting the Aberdeen negative team, a unanimous decision was given to the Jamestown affirmative team. LETTER TO BEAUX ARTS American Crayon Company's Agent Writes Appreciative Letter A recent letter to the Beaux Arts Club from Harold F. James, Director of Arts and Crafts at the Illinois State Normal University, writes as follows: "I wish to tell you that never before have I received such thorough appreciation of any collec- tion which we have sent out. The page with all the newspaper com- ments upon it is most interesting. "You inclosed amongst other things a printed statement on buff paper. May I have permission to print this and send it out to teachers over the country? "I most decidedly will place you upon our routing list for next year and I should like to know what kind of exhibit you would most like to have." DR. FOGHT AWAY Dr. Foght was away on two speak- ing tours the past week. He spoke before the History Club at Sioux Falls on Tuesday and before the Cen- tral District Teachers Meeting at Huron on Friday. PROF. MATSON IN CONCERT Prof. Clyde Matson, head of the department of voice, has been sched- uled for two important concert events for the near future. During National Music week, on May 7, Mr. Matson will appear in a recital at Faullcton, S. D. He will give one of the three programs in their May Music Fest- ival. On May 27, Mr. Matson will appear in an afternoon recital and in the evening will sing the tenor parts in Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise" in the Wayne, Nebr., Music Festival. This festival is sponsored by the State Normal school at that place. Y. W. INSTALLATION The Y. W. C. A. officers elected for the year of 1925-26 were duly install- ed at the last meeting, March 23, by the retiring of officers. Those who assume the new responsibilities are Harriet Seymour, president; Bertha Ronnie, vice-president; Myrtle Grape, secretary; Beulah Burdick, treasurer; Pauline McCauley, under-graduate representative; and Kathryn Carlyle, Pearl Yeager; Helen Bantz, Alma Eagleson, Mrs. Leinaer, Lilah Taech- er, and Jean Allison as cabinet mem- bers. Following the ceremony, tea was served with Miss Smith pouring. IS NOW W. S. G. A. Girls' League To Function Under A New Name Which Carries More Prestige What does W. S. G. A. mean? These initials have not been used en- semble on our campus before; they stand for Women's Self-Government Association. The girls of our college had two mass meetings during the past week to decide whether or not the name Girls' League should be changed to Women's Self-Govern- ment Association. At the mass meet- ing held Saturday, March 21, few of the girls were present but since the constitution states that a majority rules, the necessary business was transacted. First a vote was taken concerning the changing of the name; this passed unanimously. Thus in the future the girls will be organized under the W. S. G. A. which name will carry more weight and prestige and which is explanatory when seen on the stationery which will be made for transacting business for the As- sociation. Next year the annual meeting for president of W. S. G. A. will be held at Eugene, Oregon, where the Uni- versity is situated. All colloeges are eligible to two members at the con- ference, the outgoing president and the president-elect. The purpose of this to exchange ideas. Last year the meeting was held at the Univer- sity of Missouri. As our school grows we should aim to hae our college represented. This is onestep which puts us on a collegiate basis. The second question on which a vote was taken was the amendment to Article 8 of the constitution which read: "The Organization shall hold at least three regular meetings dur- ing each quarter. Special meetings may be held upon the call of the pres- ident or upon the written request of change to read: "The organization shall hold regualr meetings at the call of the president. Special meetings may be held upon the written request of twenty-five members. COLLEGE ORCHESTRA NOW ON WESTERN TRIP WILL VISIT SIX TOWNS Home Concert Was Best In Many Years-Prof. Goodsell Is Director The College Concert Orchestra of the Northern State Teachers College is on its third annual spring tour this week. The towns to be visited are as follows: Ipswich, Monday March 30; Java, Tuesday, March 31; Mo- bridge, Wednesday, April 1; McIn- tosh, Thursday, April 2; Lemmon, Friday, April 3; McLaughlin, Satur- day, April 4. The concerts given on this trip will be under the personal direction of Prof. H. E. Goodsell of the music department. The following people are making the trip: Prof. H. E. Goodsell, Director; Miss Elsie Lowe, Reader; First violins: Henry Schies- ser, Catherine Burns, Frank Pickart, Doris French; Second violins: Don- ald Forbes Vera Jennings, Margaret McKiver, Phyllis Hogan; Cellos: Mrs. E. J. Searle, Maxwell Sipple; Flute: Neva Searle; Clarinets: Clarence Sundahl, Stanley Stout; Piano, Portia Sarvis; Organ: Mrs. Roderick Ross; Trumpet, Paul Liefeld; Trombone: Gary Hamilton; Saxophone, Margaret Marion; Tuba: Roderick Ross; Drums: John Reese. Mr. Roderick Ross is the business manager of the orchestra. The program presented at the towns visited will be the same as the program given last Wednesday even- ing, March 25, in the school auditor- ium. Without doubt this is the strong- est program ever presented by the orchestra on any of its tours and the people of western South Dakota who hear this concert will receive a treat which will be long remembered. The instrumentation of the orches- tra is very complete, having each of the choirs of the large symphony orches- tra. Feature numbers of the program will be violin solos by Mr. Henry Schiesser, well-known violinist of this community; two-violin and piano trios by Mr. Schiesser and Misses Cather- ine Burns and Portia Sarvis; flute, two violins, cello and piano quintet; a quartet for two clarinets, saxo- phone and piano. The program will also include several readings by Miss Elsie Lowe, an advanced student in the Speech Department and Mrs. E. J. Searle will give a vocal number. All members of the orchestra have worked hard this year under the careful instruction of Prof. Goodsell. Not every member of the orchestra could go on the trip and it was a difficult matter in some cases for Mr. Goodsell to determine just who should go. At home the membership of the orchestra numbers thirty. New mem- bers are recruited from time to time from among the new students who come to school and from Junior Or- chestra as members of that orches- tra become proficient enough to merit promotion. MISS MEEK WRITES "I feel very proud of being identi- fied with the Northern Normal & In- dustrial School. Three of the studies in the field of education that are ranked as contributions worth while are Mr. Pryor's dissertation on Grad- ed Units in Practice Teaching; Dr. Pittman's Successful Teaching in Rural Schools, for which he got his material while teaching at our school; and Mr. Paulu's Diagnostic Testing and Remedial Teaching. Dr. McCall pronounced this last a very good book. indeed and one other man spoke of it as the "sanest contribution to the problem of tests that had yet been written." When I add to this list the name of our president who is so well known and who has done such excellent work in Japan, I feel that it really means a lot to say I am a teacher in the Northern Normal and Industrial School. I hear with regret that the legislature is not disposed to let us be a college in name; but we are in achievement, despite them. "A few weeks ago I visited Miss Elizabeth Balletto at her opportunity room in the Yonkers public school. She is doing very interesting work and I was pleased to have her prin- cipal say that she is the most suc- cessful of the opportunity room teach- ers. When a boy grows to be too great a problem elsewhere, Miss Ball- etto takes him, if she has a vacancy, and there is no more trouble. Miss Balletto gratuated from the Junior Normal three years ago and has been teaching in Yonkers since that time. She is taking extension work at Teachers College and expects to go back to Aberdeen for her degree. "I find the news in The Exponent most interesting and by means of it and letters from the girls and a few faculty members, I manage to keep in rather close touch. Twice during the year I have longed ardently to be with you-to share in the home-com- ing celebration for Dr. and Mrs. Foght, and to take the hands of Mr. and Mrs. Mackness and wish them every joy on the occasion of their golden wedding. Of course I've want- ed to be there on many other occas- ions too, but these two stand out as having special significance." A NEW TRADE MARK COMING EVENTS Style Show......Mar. 31 "East is West"....Mar. 31 Recital-Miss Grimes.....Apr. 3 Mrs. Wiggs-Matinee..... Apr. 4 U. S. D. Glee Club....Apr. 8 Good Friday......Apr. 10 Easter Sunday.... Apr. 12 Vo-Lesk... Apr. 17 Minn. Symphony.....Apr. 20 W. A. A. OFFICERS As a result of the recent election, Myrtle Grape, was chosen president of the Women's Athletic Association for the coming year. Myrtle will be- gin her work right away in getting things lined up for next year. Ger- trude Weidenbach was elected vice- president and Lilah Taecker secre- tary-treasurer. With this peppy bunch of officers the W. A. A. is going to make great progress next year. Each one of these girls has the abil- ity and the stick-to-it-iveness to make things "go"; we are all looking for- ward to a bright year for the W. A. A. TO THE ALUMNI A Plea for Every Member to Get Ready for Active Work Howard Price, '21 writes the Following Ringing Call to the Alumni. His address is R. F. D. 1, Box 120, St. Petersburg, Fla.: "I would like to make another appeal to the graduates of my Alma Mater. I wish that I might have a chance to talk to each and every graduate of the various departments of the Northern State Teachers College. As a graduate of the training school department in 1910 and of the classes of '16 and '21, I am very much interested in the welfare of the school and the Alumni Association. To you who are graduates of the high school department and every other department above the high school, I would especially send this appeal. By your graduation you have become a member of the largest institution of its kind in South Dakota, but I dare say that the most of us have done the least to preserve and carry out the principles and purposes of the organization to which we belong. I dare say that we have too many unfaithful members; that I don't believe that it is altogether their fault, my fault or your fault. But I do hope that these faults may be remedied and overcome. I have a copy of our constitution which is short and concise, that I have asked to be published in The Exponent. Now I ask each and every one of you to read that constitution and get acquainted with it. I honestly believe that most of you are loyal and faithful in spirit but that is about all. We need the active, moral, spiritual and financial support of each and every member of the Association. No organization can expect to live, thrive and accomplish the principles and purposes of that organization without the cooperative support of every member. "I was at the last meeting of the Association last spring and at that time many spoke up and said "that they didn't know that we had annual membership dues." I don't believe that any one there at that time does not know that we have annual dues of the little, insignificant sum of one dollar; yet sad but true only three have paid their dues since that time. How can we expect our Association to do the work that it should do, and our officers to do the work that they want to do for the good of the school and the Association when we show our lack of loyalty and cooperation to the school and the Association in that manner? "I hope that every one of you read this article will pay your dues if you have not already done so. I know that our treasurer, Roderick Ross, Aberdeen, is very busy but he isn't so busy but what he will give you a receipt for your dues. I just received a letter from our treasurer in which he says that there is a balance of $6.40 in our treasury. "Now, make plans, everyone of you who can do so, to be present at the next meeting of the Association at commencement. Show your loyalty by paying your dues and by your presence at the meeting. Be there prepared to stay through to the end as there will be a number of things of importance to the Association, the school and the state to be brought up at that time." CHOSEN TO COUNCIL After a joint meeting of the Fifth and Sixth Year classes, Wednesday, to discuss the Junior College play, "East is West," the Fifth years held a short business meeting. The representatives of this class in the Student Council, James Bone, is not returning for this quarter, so a new member had to be elected. Harriet Hafey was elected and will take up her duties at the next regular meeting of the council. JUNIOR COLLEGE PRESENTS THEIR ANNUAL OFFERING PLAY "EAST IS WEST" Imported Costumes Will Make Pro- duction Especially Attractive "East is West," the annual Junior College play, will be given in the Auditorium tonight at 8:30. Every effort has been made to make this play a success and with Rob Roy Hardin, the director of the recent Legion play "Merton of The Movies," as director, a real treat will be in store for everyone. The cast has been working hard for several weeks and they are prepared to present a play well worth seeing. "East is West" deals, with Oriental customs and special costumes have been secured from Omaha, so that no details will be lacking. A true Oriental atmosphere will be present. The leading roles are taken by Glynne Shifflette and Helen Guhin, assisted by a cast of twenty-one other people. Entertainment will be furnished by the Aberdeen High School orchestra before the curtain rises and during intermissions. There will also be special entertainment, between acts, composed of Chinese dances and songs. Let's all get behind this play and make it a success. Everybody come and bring a friend along. We are sure you will be satisfied and will consider your time and money well spent. If you don't think "East is West" then come to the play tonight and you will be convinced. The cast is as follows: Attendant on Love Boat, James Alger; Proprieter of Love Boat, George Neiderauer; Billy Benson, Glynne Shifflette; Lo Sang Kee, Durward Westervelt; Customer La- Verne Young; Hop Toy, Donald Gambrel; Ming Toy, Helen Guhin; Chong Lee, James Alger; Servant, Sigmund Huth, James Potter, Fred Nelson; Charlie Yong, Karl Hansen; Mildred Benson, Harriet Seymour; Mrs. Benson Alice Ryan; Thomas, Floyd Cocking; Andrew Benson, James Bone; Miss Fountain, Ethel Mattice; Her Escort, George Neiderauer; Mrs. Davis, Theodora Cross; Mr. Davis, Sigmund Huth; Sing Song Girls: Veda Frothinger, Ethel Mattice, Evelyn Hall, Edith Dittman, Ethel Hutton. VO-LESK—APRIL 17 Strong Man Act Big Feature Vo-Lesk, which is being presented by the Triangle Club on April 17, is to be one of the big attractions of this school season. The Art Club is to have charge of the stage decorations and are planning an elaborate setting. Thus far, twelve highly entertaining acts have been secured and arrangements are under way for several more. All acts procured will be first class. Professor Snilloc and his all-inspiring strong-man act has kind- ly consented to make a contract with the Triangle Club. He claims to be the strongest man of the west. He will feature some stunts in the mus- cular line that will be worth the price of admission alone. So please don't forget April 17. Admission for the two hour program will be 15c. A NEW TRADE MARK The handsome and sturdy "North- ern Wolf" coaster wagon illustrated herewith is a new product of the In- dustrial Arts Department. In order to make this wagon worthy of its name, it was very carefully designed and made; and we believe it is today the best made coaster wagon in Ab- erdeen. Here are some of the items that make us consider this no idle boast. 1.-The wheels are 10-inch double disc steel; roller or ball bearing with 15-16 inch rubber tires. These wheels are a draw press job and are made by a Michigan stamping firm which supplies coaster wagon factories, with wheels. 2.-The body is made of 9-16 inch white ash. This is 1-16 inch thicker than commonly used. White ash is conceded to be the best material for this type of work. 3.-The bed is screwed to the cleats instead of being nailed as is the com- mon practice. 4.-The box is held to the bed with hanger bolts and wring nuts, larger than usual. 5.-The bolsters are 1 1/2 inch white ash; 1-4 inch heavier than on most wagons. 6.-The axles are 1/2 inch cold roll- ed steel. 7.-Iron work is heavy mild steel strap-formed and forged by hand. 8.-The finish is natural color with maroon and gold trim, two coats of white shellac, followed by two coats of auto varnish. The stencils were made by Mr. Braithwaite. These coasters are made in three body sizes-14 1/2x- 36, 16x38 and 18x40, by the Industrial Arts students. BIRTHDAY DINNER A special table was arranged Sat- urday evening to celebrate the birth- day of Alice Erdmann. A large birth- day cake was enjoyed by those pres- ent-Alice Erdmann, Pearl Delper- dang, Annabel Mowry, Tillie Zolnos- ky, Gertrude Rosenwald, Mildred An- derson, Gertrude Weidenbach and Mabel Hansen. |
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