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What a Life...

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The Renaissance and Its Leaders in Germany

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The Young William Shakespeare

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The Spanish Armada

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EDITORIALS The Joy of the Christian Day-School Teacher

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Speed and America

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LIBRARY COMMENTS

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ALUMNI NO'TE8

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EXCHANGE

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COLLE'GE NOTES

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CO-ED NOTES

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LOCALS

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ATHLETICS

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JOKES

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OUR COLLEGE

High upon a beauteous hilltop Stands our college, dear to all.

'Tis with hills and dales surrounded And with trees so very tall.

Here we do obtain much knowledge Which we need for future days, When our work at this, our college, Fades into the past, a haze.

So in years hence, when we're thinking Of the days then past and o'er, May the mem'ry of our college Dwell within our minds the more.

H. E. S. '40

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WHAT A LIFE "Avis, Avis, will you get down here this minute? You know that there is only one day left till you're going away.

Now come."

"Oh, dear," sighed Avis. "What a life! School is just out when you start worrying about going back again. Well, I might as well get up. I won't get any rest here. Oh, it smells like bacon and eggs again. I'm getting so' tired of them. Ouch, are my legs stiff. Must have hiked-toe long yesterday."

Laboriously she climbed from her bed and between yawns managed to getinto her clothes. When she arrived in the kitchen, there, placed majestically on the table, were bacon and eggs.

"Oh, mother, can't I have some cereal instead of eggs?

I'm getting so tired of them."

"Why, dear, you haven't had eggs for breakfast for at least a week. You'd better eat them."

"Oh, all right. But tomorrow can I have what I want?

Some cold cereal and toast and jam 'i" "Yes, yes, now eat. We've got a lot to do today.

There's pressing; some mending to do, your trunk has to be packed, and-there's so much to do I'd be wasting time to enumerate them. Well what's the matter with you now?

Is the coffee too strong?"

"No, but I promised Margaret I'd play tennis this morning. Do I have to help pack? Or couldn't it wait till tomorrow or this afternoon?

What's the hurry?

There's lots of time."

"Why, Avis, who is it that's going to college, you or I?" .

"Well-I am, but I'm not going to go next year. I wish I didn't have to go this year. It certainly isn't much fun working all summer getting .ready to go and then spending all winter trying to acquire a little knowledge."

Mrs. Monroe was all prepared for this outburst.

She'd heard it every morning for the past two weeks. This time she had her answer prepared. .

"Of course, if you'd rather stay home, I suppose we could cancel your application. It would save a lot of money.

What do you want to do?"

"Well"-Avis was stunned and didn't know just what to say, but mercifully she was saved the task of committing

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herself by the doorbell. Suddenly she seemed very eager to move quickly and made a jump to answer the bell.

"Hmm," mused her mother, "that's more energy than she's shown for a long time. It must have worked." But if she could have heard Avis as she talked to her friend she would not have been so sure.

"Hello, Marge; I'm a little late this morning, but I'll be with you as soon as I've convinced mother that she can do all the packing that's necessary."

"Good luck; I'll cross my fingers," replied Margaret.

"All right; come on," whispered Avis.

Both of the scheming girls assumed nonchalant expressions and walked casually into the kitchen.

"Mother, I asked Marge to sit here in the kitchen while I finish my breakfast."

"That's fine. You can talk then while I get out the things which have to be pressed."

"Oh, mother, do you mind if I go over to Margaret's for an hour or so this morning?

There isn't much time left, and I would like to see Marge's new fall outfit. May I, please ?" Avis put on her prettiest smile and knew at once by the expression on her mother's face that she had won.

"All right, but the pressing is going to wait for you.

You might put away the food before you leave."

"Thank you, mom; I won't be away long," and very much satisfied with themselves, the two girls hurried out of doors, being sure to grab their tennis rackets as they went.

"I suppose I should be ashamed of myself, but I think it's bad enough having to go to school in the winter without spending all summer getting ready to go."

"I envy you," said Marge. "I've asked mother and dad whether I can go next year, but I guess it's impossible. It takes a lot of money."

"Please don't envy me, Marge. You don't know what it's like. If you did, you wouldn't be any more eager than I am to go back. Listen, this is college life: you get up early and dash over for breakfast, run back to the dorm and rush getting dressed for classes. Then each professor piles on a lot of work so that all your free periods have to be used in preparing for the next day's classes. There's a study period every night, but the worst of it is that we have to go to bed so early."

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"Well, don't you ever have time to play or have a good time? I thought there were hikes and sports. All the stories tell about them."

"Yes, the stories say that; but remember stories are fiction," replied Avis in a disgusted voice.

"But aren't there class parties?

And what about parties in your rooms at night?" asked the still unconvinced Margaret.

"Oh, yes, we have little affairs in our rooms, but that isn't fun for adults; that's child's play. I'll certainly be glad when I've completed my course up there. Well, let's drop the subject. It's bad enough remembering that day after tomorrow I go back. Ice cream soda to the winner!"

And away ran Avis waving her tennis racket, seemingly eager to drop the subject.

Margaret and Avis spent the remainder of the day together. Neither one of them remembered that there was pressing to be done at Avis' home.

On the following morning Avis left for college. Her mother had managed to get everything ready and Avis was in high spirits during the whole trip. She gr-eeted everyone enthusiastically when she got off the train that afternoon.

"Hello, Mary; I'm so glad to see you. Are all the girls in our class back?"

"Why, hello, Avis; I thought you weren't coming back this year," called her chum. .

"Oh, I said so too, but there's something about this place gets you. I wouldn't miss it for the world."

V. A. R. '40

THE RENAISSANCE AND ITS LEADERS IN GERMANY "The word Renaissance really means a new birth to liberty; of this the Renaissance is the first act, the Refermaiton the second act, the Revolution the third, and the democratic idea the fourth."

It started in Italy during the fourteenth century, and gradually spread to all the countries of Europe. It can be described as the transition from the medieval to the modern world. It was an age of geographical explorations, political concentration, and a greater appreciation of arts.

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The doctrines of that time taught that salvation is of man. They no longer looked to a holy and living God for eternal life. They also believed that Christ would condemn all who should not have recourse to the intercession of saints or to papal indulgences. No wonder the people were not satisfied with the religion taught them. The abodes of the clergy were often dens of corruption, and the priests frequented taverns, played dice, quarrelled, and blasphemed the name of God. The decline of religion resulted in a greater decline in morality. Saints and the Virgin Mary appeared as intercessors in Christ's place.

The Renaissance had its beginning as early as the twelfth century. Roger Bacon, in the thirteenth century, introduced the scientific study of human nature.

Dante's poems were a sign that Italy, the leader of nations of the west, had been aroused from her slumbers. Petrarch and Boccaccio followed Dante. Another great act that hastened the Renaissance was the fall of the mighty city of Constantinople.

The study of ancient literature in Germanycaused Germany to search for Scriptural truths, and they endeavored to make learning profitable to religion. At -the same time the spirit of independence spread throughout the German universities, and it was evident that a struggle between religion and the papacy was at hand. "In order for the truth to he triumphant," it was necessary to revive the Greek and Hebrew learning of the Old and New Testament.

The man chosen for this gigantic task was John Reuchlin. ' On the continent discontent with the papacy and the corruption of the monasteries prompted Arnold of Bressica openly to oppose the claims of the Pope. Almaric of Bena went a little farther; he repudiated the worship of the saints, the use of images, and old relics which were supposed to work miracles. John Tauler condemned the superficiality of the then existing religious life. Another man to protest against the religious teachings was John Huss of Bohemia.

He was the first man to call the pope the "anti-Christ," He attacked the weaknesses of the church, the luxury of the prelates and bishops, and the moral slackness of the pope. lie taught that the Bible was the only true code to the Christian life. Although these men were from different countries, they were the indirect cause of the Renaissance in Germany, and by this time the pope became alarmed. Huss was burned at the stake on July 6, 1415. Little did the pope realize that this would result in war. The Bohemians took an awful revenge: they sacked, plundered, and killed wherever they went. "What the papacy had sown, even that it

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reaped." Today we realize that when Rome burned Huss, Rome lost Bohemia.

Agricola, Reuchlin, and Erasmus were some of the outstanding men to bring on the "revival of learning" in Germany.

Agricola was born in Groening in 1443. He received his early education at Louvain, where he graduated as master of arts. For a while he resided in Paris, but soon moved to Italy in 1476. In Italy he attended the lectures of Theodore Gaza on the Greek language. Having visited Pavia and Rome he returned to his native country. Three years later Agricola was appointed professor at Heidelberg.

For three years he delivered lectures in this university and at Worms on the literature of Greece and Rome. He is credited with promoting the new learning in Germany. By his personal influence, much more than by his writings, he converted many to the new idea of learning.

His principal writing is the De Inventione Dialectica, in which he attempts to change the scholastic philosophy of the day. In this book he seems to anticipate the coming of the revolution ..

Erasmus and other learned critics of the day praised the work of Agricola. And it was soon apparent that the revival of literature, art, and culture in Italy would recreate Christianity in Germany.

Reuchlin was born in Pforzheim in the year 1455. He studied for a short time at the University at Freiburg.

After discontinuing his studies at Freiburg, he entered the court of Margrave Charles 1. Charles I sent Reuchlin to the University of Paris to be a companion for his son.

Here he began the study of Greek and came into contact with John Wessel. The meeting with John Wessel gave Reuchlin the opportunity to study Greek and Hebrew under an able master.

To pay for his schooling, he translated the rhapsodies of Homer and the orations of Isocrates.

Th'2 teachings of Wessel in regard to the confession of sins, purgatory, and the fallibility of the pope, greatly impressed the mind of Reuchlin. When he was twenty years of age, he was employed as a teacher of philosophy, Greek, and Latin at Basle. oIn 1483, upon the invitation of Enerhard of WUytemberg, he went to Italy. Here he astonished the pope by delivering an address in Latin. This showed that the people of ~ermany were beginning to take an interest in the study of literature.

In 1493 he was forced to flee to Heidelberg, because the successors of Eberhard wanted to subdue the new learning in Germany. He made another trip to Rome, and upon hIS return he was allowed to live at his residence in Wurtemberg.

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ary, corrected the Vulgate, translated and explained the penitential Psalms, and published in Germany a Hebrew grammar and dictionary. Late in his life he severely criticized the Jews for not accepting Jesus Christ as the true Messiah, and he thought that the best way to bring the Jews' back to the teachings of the Bible was to establish two professors at each university who should teach the students to read the Bible in the Hebrew language. This suggestion aroused great opposition to his teachings, especially from the Dominicians (who were staunch ,supporters of the papacy). In 1518 he recommended his great-nephew Melanchton as professor of Greek at the University of Wittenberg. Reuchlin was devoted to the interest of mankind, especially to a liberal education and to the study of Greek and Roman classics. Therefore, he is classed as a Humanist.

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Erasmus was born at Rotterdam in 1466. His father and mother both died in his early infancy. He was left to the care of three guardians, who endeavored to force him into a convent. After much persuasion he entered a house of the regular cannons of St. Augustine near Gouda. Erasmus soon became tired and disgusted with the coarse, ignorant, and illiterate society of the monks. He left the convent when the archbishop of Cambray (with the permission of other bishops) took him to be his secretary.

Shortly after this incident he went to the University of Paris. He spent three years at Oxford. After leaving Oxford he spent five years traveling between France and Holland. Because of his financial condition he taught pupils and raised a little money by dedications. In September 15G6 he received the D. D. degree at the Turm University.

Erasmus, unlike Luther, spoke to the educated class of people. "He never was or never could be a reformer, but he prepared the way 'for others." He was offered many high positions in the church and in the state, but he refused all of them. On one of his journeys from Italy to England he wrote the celebrated Praise of Folly. Erasmus used this means to attack the monks by portraying the folly of the age in the personage of Moria, daughter of Plutus, "fed on drunkenness and impertinence, and a queen of a powerful empire." She gives a description of all the follies of the age, especially the disorders and the general corruptness of the monks. She attacks the bishops "who run more after gold than after souls, and who think they have done enough tor Jesus Christ when they take their seats complacently and with theatrical pomp, like holy fathers to whom adoration belongs, and utter blessings." She attacks the court of Rome and the pope.

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lished his critical text of the New Testament.

Erasmus also required the people to go and learn theology in the writings of the fathers of the church, especially in the New Testament. He proved to them that the Vulgate contained many errors. By publishing the Greek text of the New Testament Erasmus made it possible for the ministers of that day to read the New Testament in the original language.

Furthermore, he ridiculed the church's regulations in regard to dress, fasting, marriage, and confessions.

In 1535 he became seriously ill, but even his illness did not stop him from writing.

He wrote his tract On the Purity of the Church during this time. Erasmus sided with neither party in the struggle for religious truths; he probably was a Protestant at heart, but he did not like to forfeit the worldly advantages he enjoyed as a Catholic. It is an easy task to prove from his writings that he favored the Reformers, but then other passages seem to show that he repudiated them: Erasmus "straddled the great moral issue, and because of it has ever heard the reproach of men."

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben in 1483. After a little education at home, he went to Magdeburg to complete his education. Because of dire poverty he was forced to sing on the streets for a few crumbs of bread. In 1501 he entered the University of Erfurt.

At Erfurt he ran across a copy of the Latin Bible, and here he began to feel that the teachings of the Catholic church were not the true teachings of the Bible. In 1501 he received the M. A. and the Ph. D. degrees. In the summer of the same year he went to Mansfeld to visit his parents.

On his return to Erfurt he was overtaken by a storm; a bolt of lightning fell at his feet.

He threw himself upon the ground and made a vow wi th God that if God would save him from death, he would devote him-. self for the rest of his life to the services of God. On the seventeenth of August, 1501, he entered the convent of the hermits of St. Augustine.

At the convent he was mistreated because of the jealousy of the other monks. He did not find that peace of mind which he so ardently strove for, and he began to doubt whether he was saved from sin; but he was comforted by the words of John Staupitz, who was then rector, "God is never angry with the men who do their level best." In 1511 he went on a pilgrimage to Rome; he remained here four weeks a~'?dsaw the greed, superstition and vice of the people and clergy. He witnessed the "irrev~ erance of the monks who jested when they performed mass and that in the Latin which the people could not understand." From 1512 to his death he held the position of teacher at the University of Wittenberg.

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ishly at the papal court and the papacy was poor. Now the question was how to replenish the treasury of the papacy.

The Archbishop of Mainz "hatched out" an idea. To people who had sinned they would sell ir dulgences, which at a given price would forgive the sins of these people; the money that would be received from the sale of these indulgences should be divided between Mainz and the pope. The question now was who should -do the selling. After a little deliberation they selected John Tetzel, a splendid speaker and a popular collector. He was to go to all the provinces of Germany and sell the forgiveness of sins in the form of indulgences.

Whenever he entered one of the towns, church bells would ring, and the magistrates of the city would come out to meet him with open arms. The people were also told that the more. money they paid to Tetzel, the less chance they would have of going to hell. It didn't take long before Luther heard of it, and immediately preached against the selling of indulgences. On the thirty-first of October, 151'1, 11enailed the famous ninety-five theses on the church door of Wittenberg, proving to the people that the forgiveness of sins could not be bought from anyone on earth, but must be given by God. The nailing of the theses on the church door of Wittenberg marks the end of the Renaissance and the beginrung of the Reformation.

By means of the printing press these theses spread over Germany in two weeks and over the Catholic world in six weeks.

Melanchton was born in Bretton in 1497. He was more important to the Reformation than the Renaissance.

He received his first education at Pforzheirn, where he lived in the house of Reuchlin's sister. His real name was Schwarzerd, but Reuchlin translated it to the Greek name Melanchton. He studied law, medicine, and theology at Reuchlin's university of Tuebingen, Before long the European scholars realized that a new "star had risen on the horizon."

Through Reuchlin's influence he was appointed professor of Greek at the University of Wittenberg.

In the Discourse on Reforming the Studies of Youth, he proved to Germany that he would eventually become 'one of the foremost leaders of the Reformation.

The only thing that we can attribute to him during the Renaissance is the revised Greek translation of the Scriptures.

He died in 1560, and his body was laid to rest beside that of Luther.

F.S. '40

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THE YOUNG WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE The name Shakespeare is known to practically every one. The origin of his name causes considerable interest.

His name indicates military prowess, and the shaking of the spear was a term used in connection with sixteenth and seventeenth century chivalry, suggesting a challenge.

Thomas Fuller, a writer of that time, notes .that Shapespeare was "martial in the warlike sound of his name." Spencer and Jonson also pointed out that his name did "heroically sound." Even knights embroidered this famous writer's name on their banners. Shakespeare seems to have noticed this, and it is very probable that this was his motive for his dedicatory letters to the Earl of Southhampton, whose favor he was seeking.

Whether or not some of his ancestors were distinguished by military prowess has not been determined.

Some scholars have tried to find the true origin of the name but have not succeeded in doing so. From a study of the records of the numerous Shakespeares, we are certain that the poet's. ancestors were what we would call farmers.

His grandfather, Richard Shakespeare, was a farmer who lived near Stratford.

We are also told that the author's father was a peasant having considerable wealth.

William, it is supposed, spent a great deal of his time at the farmstead of his uncle, Henry Shakespeare, where he gained his knowledge of the environment of country life.

The poet's father, John, prompted by ambition, left the farm and became a glover, commonly known as a tanner.

He also was a trader in farm products. It seems that he was involved with those who owed him money and those to whom he was indebted. His successful speculations contributed to make him a prosperous and prominent citizen of the community.

William's father was a tenant on one of the farms of Robert Arden, a wealthy farmer living near Snitterfield.

Through his relations with the Arden family, John met Mary, the favorite daughter of Robert Arden. A year after the death of her father, Mary became the wife of John Shakespeare.

John then took his bride to his home at Stratford, where he was later elected to a position in the municipal government.

On April 26, 1564, William was. born. About this time a plague swept over Stratford, but it ended without entering the Shakespeare household. Because of his interest in the affairs of the community, John was elected to the "Council of Aldermen," a very dignified position.

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In 1577 the tanning and woolen trade seems to have declined, and Shakespeare was again driven to poverty.

Several penalties were imposed upon him for failure to pay debts.

Our attention is now turned to William, the son of John Shakespeare, who was to bring back the prestige of the family. William had auburn hair, hazel eyes, ruddy cheeks, and a high forehead, and was of a gentle disposition. It is believed that he received the latter quality from his mother, as he portrays her in some of his plays. He also was very witty and had a bad temper.

In his youth Shakespeare, being the eldest .son, very likely had to care for the smaller children. This aided him to write about different phases of human nature. Critics, who wrote about his life, mentioned that he was experienced in all the scrapes and pranks which are characteristic of any village lad. Furnivall, in his characterization of the poet, says: "He was impulsive, inquiring, sympathetic, up to fun and daring, into scrapes and out of them again with a laugh, making love to all the girls, and a favorite wherever he went."

In his "King Lear," Shakespeare gives a good description of the central section of England. In other works of his, such as "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "Shakespeare as an Angler," he refers a great deal to the environment of his youth. This vicinity was known for its many historic sites, such as Caesar's Tower, Guy's Tower, Coventry, and Kenilworth.

The author also got many ideas from the famous "Coventry Plays," which were the best 'Ofplays presented at that time.

Stratford had a good educational system. It was here, under the competent instruction of Walter Roche, Simon Hunt, and Thomas Jenkins, that Shakespeare received his early schooling. Strretness was exerted to a greater degree than at 'Our present time. The school day lasted from 6 :00 or 7 :00 in the morning to 5 :30 in the afternoon. with a few intermissions.

Although William read quite a number of books, he was more interested in outdoor sports and nature.

It is assumed that he completed the course offered at Stratford, and then set out to learn a trade, as was customary in the families of the better classes Rowe, a writer of a biography of the author, stated that William very likely assisted his father in his trade. Some people are of the opinion that William was also apprenticed to a butcher.

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tomarily, three banns were asked when a couple wished to marry, but William and Anne procured a special permit that gave them the privilege of asking only one bann. The procedure was thereby hastened.

'In 1583 a daughter, Susanna, was born to them. A year later this union was blessed with twins, namely Hamnet and Judith.

The question now arose how to provide for his family.

It is thought that he continued for a time working as an apprentice, receiving a small salary. William could not very well have made his home with his father, for the latter was in the same position as he; both had 路their property mortgaged.

William was therefore forced to seek employment in order to support his family. Very little concerning his departure from Stratford has been found.

It is the belief of some critics that Shakespeare "ran away" from his posrtion as an apprentice, but it is not very likely, for he had a family to support. Another' writer asserts that William poached deer on the estate of Sir Thomas Lucy and was driven from Stratford because of this offense. Both 'Ofthese stories have -no foundation whatsoever, because they contain contradictory statements.

The nature of the author also seems to indicate that these assertions are unfounded.

Later, Shakespeare was engaged as a school teacher, and this profession was very suitable to prepare him for the work of a playwright.

From this time up to the time he went to London, not much is known about him.

Some of the earliest forms of entertainment in England were dramatizations 'OfBiblical stories, of miracles, of lives of the saints, and later of secular stories and local history.

These lengthy and complicated plays were performed by members of the laiety. Later separate stories were distributed to the trade guilds, who picked suitable actors for them.

These troupes of players traveled from town to town, presenting their plays in the prominent buildings of that community. Since London was the main center for these performances, we see a good reason why the author was lured to this city, where most of his productions were born.

J. I. '40

THE SPANISH ARMADA .

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less natives. Her ships usually came back with valuable cargoes of gold and other riches.

Finally the Spanish Armada was created. It was often known as the "Invincible Armada."

Spain almost took it for granted that she was the largest sea power, and that she could not be defeated.

Philip was now king of Spain. One day a messenger, an Englishman who lived at Lisbon, gave Elizabeth the following message: "King Philip is making preparations for war. In the Lisbon harbor are twenty galleons and forty other vessels. Men from Germany and Italy are coming in by hundreds."

A few months later a message came from her spies in Spain: "Soldiers are coming every day and vast quantities of provisions and powder and cannon are being brought in."

Elizabeth immediately sent for Sir Francis Drake. She sent him on a voyage to Spain, equipped him with twenty-six vessels of all kinds and sizes. Drake made a rapid voyage.

He attacked a Spanish fleet and did considerable damage in Spain. He also brought back a rich cargo of gold to England.

The stories which the messengers had told Elizabeth were true. Philip was really determined to attack England.

After the death of Mary the Catholic, Philip wanted to ascend the throne. He claimed the throne by virtue of his connections with the house of Lancaster.

He, therefore, . wanted to get revenge on Elizabeth. Before he had fully decided whether he wanted to attack or not, he sent Elizabeth a Latin letter, telling her that she would escape his conquest by agreeing to return the treasure that Drake had taken and to bring her kingdom back to Rome. Elizabeth flatly refused the offer; therefore, the war was inevitable.

While Spain was building ships night and day, England was also preparing for the encounter. Throughout England every town sent generous numbers of men and gifts of money. Many fishing vessels and boats were offered to the government.

Many wild stories were told in England. The main one was what the Spaniards would do if they got in control of England.

Philip did not expect to conquer England with just the soldiers that he brought along. He thought he had a large band of allies on English soil waiting and ready to welcome him. These were the Catholics of England.

Elizabeth appointed Howard of Effingham admiral and Drake vice admiral. Frobisher and Hawkins served as cap-

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tains. The English vessels came together.

There were all sorts of ships, ranging from a ship nearly as large as a Spanish galleon to one almost as small as a fishing boat. They were miserably supplied with food and ammunition.

Elizabeth found it difficult to meet the vast expense of this war.

Necessities were cut as much as possible. The rations of the sailors were changed to a scanty supply of fish, oil, and peas.

The coming of the Armada surprised all England because it came so early. One June evening the admirals and captains were enjoying themselves by bowling at the Pelican Inn at Plymouth.

All 'Of a sudden a cry rang out: "Admiral, Admiral, they're coming. I just saw them off the Lizard, and there are hundreds of them."

Drake, who at the time had his hand on the ball, asked, "Won'路t there be time to finish this game and then go out and give the Spaniards a thrashing?"

The Armada slowly made its way into the English Channel. The Spanish ships numbered about 150 compared to a small fleet 'OfEnglish ships. The Armada consisted of large galleons which were intended mainly for voyages to America. They were built so they would be suitable for either war, transportation of troops, or hauling of freight.

As they came into the channel, the Spanish fleet formed a wide crescent, the two points being seven miles apart.

The Spanish galleons looked like great floating castles. The . advantage went to the English because the large galleons were so clumsy and difficult to handle. The galleons were. high and the English ships were so low that it was difficult to train the Spanish guns upon them. The Spaniards were not very good marksmen.

The small English vessels were swift and easily handled. The English avoided a general battle by slipping around the large galleons, firing a shot every now and then, and sailing away before the Spaniards could get their guns trained.

Some of the little boats sailed the whole length of the crescent without receiving a scar.

This sort of fighting continued for more than a week. The English hesitated to attempt a regular engagement.

The Spanish suffered severely. The masts of their huge ships were shattered, large h01e3 were torn in the hulls, and large numbers of sauors were slain, All this was not so bad as what was to follow. The English sent fire-boats into the Spanish fleet. Fire blazed up from the blazing monsters.

Following this were explosions and suffocating gases, The Spaniards became perplexed and horrified. In their haste some of the ships collided and others ran aground.

Others were trapped in a raging storm in the Gulf of Calais.

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the work of many a cannon. The sailors were stricken by pestilence. The "Invincible Armada" had met its doom.

About one-third of the entire Spanish fleet returned home.

England had saved herself from one of the most serious and threatening invasions in English history.

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Volume XXIX

No.1

September 1938

-: The Messenger Staff :Edtitor-in-G'hief Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Typist Alumni Notes Exchange College Notes Co-ed Notes Locals Athletics Jokes

Henry Krenz Edgar Wehausen Erhardt Wiechmann George Heckmann Lois Vangen Florence Berg Esther Gruendernann Ruth 'Gehlhar Naomi Birkholz Adair Moldenhauer ~

Gilbert Fischer Richard Nitz

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DAY 路SCHOOL TEACHER

After my confirmation my father asked me which profession I would like to enter. I told him that I should like to be a Christian day-school teacher. I confess that at that time I had but a very vague idea of that profession and what it included. Since that time I have had a closer view of the Christian day-school teacher and his work, and I feel that no profession except that of the teacher's co-worker, the minister, can be compared to it. Why? Because in this profession one finds a certain joy, which presses him on in his work.

One young man is very much interested in aeronautics.

He learns all the tricks of aviation; he may "crash" newspaper headlines by making a mistake and becoming another Douglas Corrigan. He will find his joy, but will his joy be comparable to that Jov which a Christian day-school teacher will experience? Another young man may be interested in animals. He succeeds in teaching an elephant or any 'Other animal tricks, which is possible only through the most careful training.

He may truly be proud of his achievement, but will he find the joy which a Christian day-school teacher will experience? And so one may examine the entire list of worldly professions, but any joy 'Of success found in them cannot equal the joy which the Christian day-school teacher experiences.

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What now is the great joy of the Christian day-school teacher?

Many worldly professions aim mainly to develop and improve mechanical actions, and to develop the mind of man. They try to perfect the body of man, so that th=r=bv he may earn eternal salvation. Now imagine yourself sitting in a school-room where a group of small children, under the guidance of a Lutheran teacher, are about to berrin a new school-day. After singing a hvmn. the teacher and his punils then thank God for His divine nrotection and guidance and ask Him to lead and guide them this day in His footstens and to give His blessing to their work. After the devotiowa 1 exercises the children are told of their Savior and of the p-race of God. And so on durinv the day the teacher. throuzh correlation. shows the children the way to salvation which is in Christ Jesus. Now, what greater joy can a man find than the joy that he finds in leading- others to Christ . and in being .permitted to train the precious souls of children?

In conclusion, let me urge you teachers, and those of vou who wish to become teachers. to thank God for t.b路p privilege He has bestowed upon vou, and may the realization of this privilege urge you to do your utmost in bringing precious souls to Christ.

R. A. B. 'R9

SPEED AND AMERICA The average American is living faster and faster every day. He is speed-crazy. Why not? Slow moving, slow thinking Europe is often set up as an ideal to us. Yet where does the placidity of the German get him? A quick death in looked upon with envy. Yet what do the Chinese gain by their quiet ways? The same the German got-only more nuickly, and more horribly. And what of life have they experienced?

The American dies earlier. Granted. Yet doesn't the average American experience more in one day than the quaint Dutchm an does in ten? Gothamites live through what was considered a lifetime a century ago before they some foreign entanglement.

The quiet Chinese are oft n reach the age of forty years. Americans merely put more action into less time and save the agony of probably twenty years on this earth. How often' has one not heard people sneer at the rush, the "terrific pace" of our business men?

Especially down city streets. As fast as possible up to with-

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in a few feet of the stop sign, and then the screech of brakes, suddenly applied. A clash of gears, a howl of the motor, and he's off. Why not? He's merely cutting short the waste of good time on the way to the office, leaving more time for work. Then a half hour off for a quick lunch and back to work. It's hard on the stomach, but he should worry. It doesn't have to last long anymore. He crams thirty-six hours into twelve, shortening his life and yet living just as long. His trip home is exactly. the same, his evening meal just as hurried, and away he goes to some nightclub for some condensed amusement.

'A few hours sleep and he's off again.

An American doesn't know how to take vacation .. So? He hurries rapidly from one tourist cabin to the next. He drives rapidly, casually scanning the scenery. What more is needed? He has seen it. Is it worthwhile that he spend ten extra hours studying the piles of rocks one sees west of the Mississippi?

What earthly or spiritual good will it ever do him? The month's vacation is over; he has Men twice as much in half the time and speeds back to the city. What if he is caught and fined for speeding?

He has the cash to pay. You ask where all this speed gets us? Where but in America do day-laborers get three dollars for eight hours exertion?

Maybe costs are higher here. Yet note the prevalence of cars, radios, telephones in America.

What other country has modern conveniences in almost every home?

It has often been said that Americans move so fast that they haven't time to think. 路A gross fabrication.

Americans merely think faster.

How else could one explain all the modern gadgets, the ingenious advertising schemes, etc.?

Yes, after all the evidence is in, Give me America, and you can have the peace and serenity of Spain, Italy, etc., etc.

R. W.M. '39

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LIBRARY COMMENTS It is with a great deal of pleasure that we introduce the first COMMENTS of the new volume of the Messenger with an expression of gratitude to a kind donor. The Rev. John Plocher of Saint Paul is a subscriber to the Literary Guild.

This club, like the Book-Of-The-Month Club to which the Library belongs, is an association of literary critics of note who choose for their group of readers every month some book which in their estimation is for the time being the best literary product on the market. Pastor Plocher' has accumulated quite a number of these Guild books and this summer he, decided to make room on his shelves for new literature by donating about a dozen volumes to Dr. Martin Luther College Library. May his magnanimous gift inspire Ocher friends of our institution to make similar donations, After all, isn't it a fact that we seldom look a second time into a book which we have read, especially if it be fiction?

Meanwhile the books accumulate on our shelves and gather dust and help to increase the. unpleasant duties of house cleaning. They have become useless baggage and are of benefit to nobody while they remain ,in our private library.

So by presenting them to this library we are putting them into the hands of a multitude of readers and at the same time we rid our homes of a nuisance.

Our own Book-Of-The-Month subscription has also afforded us the opportunity of acquiring two books. One of

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these is fiction, while the other is what appears to be a very interesting addition to our biography section. In this latter book Mr. Marquis James brings us the life of Andrew Jackson. We may state here a bit prematurely, that we have ordered from the Club this month THE CITADEL, by Cronin. Since January of this year the public libraries of twenty-five large cities such as Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Los Angeles, etc., have consistently reported that this book has been the favorite with readers of fiction every month. The second choice during August is a novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings entitled THE YEARLING. Our students and other patrons of our library will find this book in the fiction section. We are pleased to say that this is a novel which we can recommend to anyone.

It is a wistful story of a family living in great poverty in the brushlands of Florida.

The library now also has the book quoted by The Wilson Bulletin as the third favorite with the readers in the above mentioned libraries.

It is the novel NORTHWEST PASS<\GE by Kenneth Roberts.

It may interest our readers to hear of a few other volumes we have acquired and entered during vacation .. There is, for instance, the latest book by Paul De Kruif (the ui is pronounced like i in knife) entitled THE FIGHT FOR LIFE. Your reviewer's personal interests are responsible for the purchase of Holzworth's THE WILD GRIZZLIES OF ALASKA. Look at the illustrations in this book and see whether you can keep from reading it after that. If it is possible that we have students in the college department who are interested in the ravings of one Gertrude Stein, they may wish to look into her autobiography, which goes under the title THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ALICE B. TOKLAS. From E. L. Masters we have the history of the metropolis of Chicago entitled THE TALE OF CHICAGO. Among the most valuable acquisitions' to our library is a book by Donald C. Peattie entitled GREEN LAURELS in which the author portrays the lives and achievements of the great naturalists.

The Scientific Book Club Review has this to say about the book: "One is amazed at the amount of knowledge, acquired by years of preparation, which is so deftly and brilliantly interpreted."

We take this opportunity to welcome the new students to our library and. its facilities.

Let us remember as we begin our work in this new school year to practice courtesy and consideration for other readers and students whenever we come into the library or work here. A quiet and mannerly behavior will aid all who work and read to get the maximum benefits out of their use of the library.

Adalbert Schaller, Librarian.

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ALUMNI NOTES

So long-as I knowthat you are all waiting to hear where all of the graduates went, I'll tell you that first, Estella Albrecht-l"ond du Lac, Wis. Norwald Behrens-J anesville, Minn.

Elizabeth Beutler-Sparta, Wis. Henry Engelhardt-Wood Lake, Minn.

David Geil-Gorvuso, Minn.

Roland Hoefer-Amboy, Minn.

Marie Hinnenthal-N. La Crosse, Wis. Karl Mittelstaedt-Atwater, Minn.

Robert Nolte-Beaver Dam, Wis. Myrtle Pagenkopf-Root Creek, Minn.

Dorothy Plagge-Good Thunder, Minn.

Heine Schnitker-Glencoe, Minn.

Ralph Schwantz-Johnson, Minn.

Gertrude Walther-Saginaw, Mich.

Anita Wichmannex '39-Gibbon, Minn.

Valborg Nesseth ex '39-Brownton, Minn.

Hoefer and Geil seem to have some interest in La. Crosse. They stopped on their way to their schoolsto visit a classmate and for some seemingly unknownreason stayed there for the night. Maybe they can give you the reason ~ I can't.

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There are several who have changed places since the last teaching season. They are as follows: 'Ruby Holzhueter '37-Juneau, Wis. Vele9a Kelm '37-Young America, Minn.

Gertha Paap '27-Sleepy Eye, Minn.

Elizabeth Berg '36-Cudahy, wts.

Mrs. Gilbert Timm, nee Lydia Rudolph-St. Paul, Minn.

It seems that Norwald Behrens '38 just couldn't wait until he received his call because the day after he received it. he and Verona Ehrich were married.

Arthur Meier, '33, and Doris Plahn were married on August 31. Edgar Wiechmann, '33, played the wedding march.

It seems that Rud'Olph Weyland, '36, and La June Wendt decided that two could live as cheaply as one, and on June 25 they were married.

Rev. Willmar Wichman, H.S. '26 and Clara Oswald came to New Vim to be married on August 17. They will live in Kimberly, Wis. Richard Sievert, '32, of Flint, Mich., seems to have kept the date of his marriage to Lorna Albrecht quite quiet.

Even if he didn't give us the date, he couldn't keep the fact that he was married from us.

Edwin Sorgatz, '33, of Lorretto, Minn. and Ruth Tessmer of Loretto, Minn. were married on June 12.

Some were quite surprised to hear that Arthur Glende, '34, and Ruth Lorenz, '34, were married on August 2. They will make their home in La Crosse.

Rev. H. Rutz, H. S. '26, and Roda Gerth were married on June 12. They will live in Gary, S. Dak. On August 26 Daniel Hempel and Florence Trettien were married.

Mr. Hempel was of the high school class of '33.

Mark Hinnenthal, H. S. '28, of St. Peter and Alice Duin were married on June 16.

Ferdinand Fritsche married 'OnAugust 7.

and Hazel Fischer, H. S. '30, were

Beata Moldenhauer, '36, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and Herbert Wittenberg haven't quite gone so far as the above people, but they did go so far as to become engaged.

Mr. and Mrs. Waldemar Stindt, '29, of Bay City, Mich., have a daughter, Marie Ann.

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Rev. and Mrs. Otto Heier, nee Clara Mehlberg, '32, of Summit, S. Dak. have a daughter, Marilyn Ruth, since August 30. Rev. Heier graduated from the high school department in '27.

It seems that at times news is quite slow in traveling.

At least it was in this case, because we didn't hear until lately that a son, David Wayne, was born to Mr. and Mrs. McDaniels, nee Wenonah Guenther, H. S. '21, of White Rivers, Ariz., in January.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Barbee Cummings, nee Edna Steinberg, '33, at Fort Apache Junction, a son, Richard Barbee"May 8, 1938. .

Edgar Guenther, H. S. '33, is the proud father of a baby girl, Linda Joan, of Tuscan, Ariz., since April 1, 1938.

Walter Sorgatz, '33, of Byla s, Ariz. is the proud father of a baby girl, Rita Marie, since May 21, 1938.

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EXCHANGE That standards in the teaching profession are constantly changing may be made evident by an extract from the College Reporter.

"In the colonial days almost anybody could be a teacher. In fact, there was no teacher training.

The schools existed in order that children might learn 'reading, writing, and 'rithmetic.'

Other elements of civilization and racial culture were perpetuated through other social agencies. Gradually leaders in education came to think in terms of all aspects of civilization and culture as proper for inclusion in the school curriculum.

Little effort was made to judge or evaluate the materials to be presented.

The philosophy emphasized quantity rather than quality.

The increased duties of the teacher necessitated special education, so normal schools, teachers' colleges, and university departments of education were established, developed, and rapidly extended. We have now reached the place where we must take the next step. We have become aware that not all the elements of civilization are worthy of perpetuation, that much should be discarded. It would seem that our program must soon be extended to five or six or even seven years above the high school level."

"A new building is soon to be erected at the Lutheran School for the Deaf in Detroit, the only institution of its kind in existence," states the Spectator.

"It was organized about sixty years ago and in that time has helped these handicapped children tremendously in adjusting themselves to society. The teachers emphasize lip reading, relegating sign language to the background as much as possible."

Since much has been done in the way of aiding these unfortunate children to make life more pleasant for themselves, we realize that improved conditions of living is another step forward in the remarkable progress which has been shown thus far.

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How well do we know our English literature?

We would probably find it pathetically humorous if anyone in this enlightened day and age would make the error a librarian once made as related in the Comenian. A visitor called at the village library .. "May I have the 'Letters of Charles Lamb?' " he inquired. "You're in the wrong building, Mr. Lamb," said the new clerk pleasantly.

"The post office is. just across the street."

Have the state and ,school replaced the home and church in student influences? asks the College Reporter.

"Is the student of today any different from the student of the past? If his English compositions are any indication, the modern college student is a materialistic person, intent upon success, yet dreaming of his future.

Essays of 491 students were included in the Analysis of College English Composition

by Alfred Crofts of Adams State Teachers' College of Alamosa, Colorado. The analysis includes a critical review of the construction and the thought of the papers submitted.

The social attitude expressed in the majority of 'the papers shows a rather startling condition. Crofts remarks that there is little religious feeling left. 'The Bible survives in fragmentary quotations without knowledge of their source: If this report be valid, what does the future hold for this generation?

Are the high places that the state and the school hold merely a result of youth and environment, or will they replace the traditional family and the church?"

"Knowledge of language is one of the attributes of a truly cultured person," asserts the College Reporter. "Emerson has well said, "I'he triumph of culture is to overpower nationality.'

Anyone who expects to travel or study in Europe, and this should ,surely be the aim of any prospective teacher, will find it essential to know foreign languages.

Bayard Quincy Morgan of Stanford University maintains.

'No one can inform hims-elf adequately on any foreign country without a good reading knowledge of its language: Students who have studied foreign languages such as German and French will vouch for the added pleasure they receive from reading literature in those languages. One's viewpoint and entire horizon is widened when one reads in other tongues."

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COLLEGE NOTES On September 8 Dr. Martin Luther College opened its doors for the fifty-fifth time to students willing to acquire a Christian education. So far the enrollment is 156 students with 47 of them new to our campus. We extend a hearty welcometo them all.

For the coming year Henry Krenz has been appointed student body president, Edgar Wehausen music-hall inspector, and Ervin Lux "mail-shagger."

The literary societies have elected as 'Officersthe following: Phi Gamma Rho-president, Ruben Bode; vice president, Richard Nitz; secretary, Dorothy Froehlke , treasurer, George Heckmann; stage manager, Melville Schultz.

Phi Delta Sigma-president, Raymond Mueller; vice president, Geraldine Boelter; secretary, Lenore Thurow; treasurer, Erhardt Wiechmann; stage manager, Norman Tradup.

The Band and Marlut Singers will soon resume their practices. Henry Krenz has been elected band director and Erhardt Wiechmann director of the Marlut Singers.

The joint literary society picnic has been planned for September 17 with Prof. Backer as chaperon. Committees have also been appointed for the first programs.

Naomi Sauer and Roland Bode had the pleasure of opening practice school. Florence Berg will take Roland's place and the rest of the III Normals are looking forward to their chance.

On the afternoon of September 10 the professors gave the annual "get-acquainted" party for the student body.

The afternoon was spent in playing group games and watching a boys' kittenball game. We students wish to extend our heartiest thanks for such "get-togethers."

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CO~ED NOTES The old co-eds didn't feel one bit at home in the reception room of Hillcrest Hall. The new upholstering on the furniture helps to add that dignified touch not only to the dorm but also to the III Normal girls.

We wouldn't have known Boelter was back if that bright red bathrobe hadn't warned us. Laryngitis took very &,oodcare of Geraldine for almost a week.

All of Mother Oehlke's chickens were together for just one evening. On Friday evening when Eunice Stern came all the way from Detroit, Mich. to pick up some of last year's luggage, she made her former roommates', Evie Hunt, Trudie Lutz, Geraldine Boelter, and Florence Oehlke's little hearts very glad in all sorts of ways.

The Bodes have the Birkholzes outnumbered again this year. Ern-Gret Birkholz increased the Birkholz number, but after a four days' stay left her family-tree in the lurch by going back to St. James.

Lenore Thurow has joined the third floor gang. Her two fuchses, Bernice Jaster and Ethel Zimmerman, initiated her with a short-sheeted bed. :i!;thel didn't like it so very much when Lenore forgot to make a fuss.

Ruth Koeninger has her roommates under good control. After Gladys Lindloff and Elvira Zindars had dumped Ruth's bed, they decided to straighten up everything before Ruth found the mess.

Don't be surprised if Ruth Priesz, Wilma Schulz, Ruth Petzke, and Marvel Fuhrmann come to classes completely dressed in green. Since they have green curtains in their room, they've decided to add some more green by investing in some green paint. Beware, else you, too, be a victim of their paint brush.

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Wednesday afternoon all the co-eds were called to the windowto see Shirley Temple. It was a false alarm; it was only Hazel Steinberg with a new permanent.

We III Normals were certainly surprised to know that only one member of our class knew that there were twentysix letters in the alphabet!

Esther Gruendemann has such a becomingblush, but it won't last forever. The blush is the result of a visit under a violet ray lamp.

Florence Berg, Esther Gruendemann,and Janette Reierson are planning on a peaceful school year since they are staying at Becker's.

The new co-eds staying at Hillcrest Hall are: Ethel Zimmerman, Flint, Mich., Lorraine Gamm, Marshall, Minn.; Bernice Jaster, Medford, Minn.; Gladys Lindloff, Elkton, S. Dak.; Marvel Fuhrmann, Elmwood, Wis.; Ruth Petzke, Sauk Rapids, Minn.; Elvira Zindars, Watertown, Wis. BodeHall has a houseful of co-eds,but with Dot Froehlke as matron all should be quiet down there. The new coeds there are: Dorothea Guenther, Whiteriver, Ariz.; Bernice Hintz, Fond du Lac, Wis.: Lorraine Puttin, Pine River, Minn.; Caroline Rider, Algoma, Wis.; Dorothea Toepel, Algoma, Wis.; Lucille Rengstorf, Vesta, Minn.

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LOCALS Students bustling here and there, .carrying boxes and trunks, dropping them to shake hands and slap each other on the back, yelling at â&#x201A;Źach other from one end of the hall to thâ&#x201A;Ź other. Yes, you guessed it; that's just what was happening in the boys' dormitory September 6, when most of the boys returned to D. M, L. C. What a unique day that first day is, especially for those few who arrive early and can watch the others arrive all day long. They can envy fellows like Meyer and Krenz, who bring along their mothers to unpack their trunks, make their beds, and put up their curtains for them. They're amused the way older students desert the rest of the family to mingle with their classmates, the way the newcomers hang around their car until the last moment, and the way the newcomers look with awe and envy at those big Normalites.

One of the surprises of the day came when Melville Schultz arrived. The surprise?' Oh, that he arrived on time. The reason?

He didn't take his prize calf to the fair. He stopped carrying boxes long enough to tell us that all this school needs is co-education. What does he mean?

You guess.

Heckmann and Hahnke were the ones who did enjoy a visit to the fair and as a result arrived several days late.

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The newcomersat the dormitory are: Wilbert Mueller; Elmore, Minn.; Edward Weiss, Hutchinson, Minn.; Morton Schroeder, Bay City, Mich.; Floyd Mattek, TwoRivers, Wis.; Fred Nieno, Hutchinson, Minn.; Richard Grunze, Milwaukee, Wis.; Ralph Munkel, Caledonia, Wis.; Marvin Becker, St. James, Minn.; Arthur Nordby, Alma City, Minn.; Elton Hallauer, Hazel, S. Dak.; Marvin J. Kunde, Pine Island, Minn.; Donald Born, Hazel, S. Dak., Norman Lindloff, Elkton, S. Dak.; William Kuether, Kewaunee, Wis.; Earl Rolloff, Calvary, Wis.; Arthur Guenther, Whiteriver, Ariz.t Edgar Greve, New Prague, Minn.; Gerhard Schmelzer, Sebewaing, Mich.

Paul Fuerstenau couldn't resist the "attractions" of D. M. L. C. and returned after attending Northwestern College at Watertown. .

Roland "Little Bear" Hoefer dropped in last week-end for the express purpose of telling us who weren't to the state fair, about how an armless man chopped wood. From what Hoefer tells us, he could really make those chips fly.

Schultz and Meyer were the most impressed.

Now that Redeker Hall has become Bode Hall, Roland Bode is no longer in our midst.' We miss him in the dormitory, but in the dining hall-well, at least we get enough milk to drink now. .

Football practice started September 8, and then's when some of the boys were wishing that football had never been invented. Due to the very sultry weather the first few days of practice, the boys felt the effect of the workouts more than otherwise. Many of the boys reported losing 5 to 10 pounds in the first 2 days.

"Hardy" Wichmannand "Eddie' Wehausen were among' the first to visit Bode Hall. They didn't mention whether Roland was at home or not.

Joe Ferg was a very unhappy man when he got his first look at the tennis courts. Since he is the new manager it was his job to dig out all those weeds. It really did remind a person of sagebrush growing in a desert.

Some fellows get all the "breaks." Eddie Wehausen's our new music hall inspector.

One case of "homesickness" was reported; Howie Birkholzjust had to get home last week-end.

Our newcomers seem to be getting along exceptionallv well this year, and we hope that the rest of the boys will help them feel at home so that they can soon look upon themselves as some of us. .

We're still waiting for Ferdinand Scharlemann to return. We hope he's back by the time this is published.

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FOOTBALL Thirty husky lads did not seem to mind the heat during the first week of school as they sprinted on the gridiron in rather strange football apparel; they were coolest in their gym suits as they went through their routine of calisthenics and passing. But let's not think the games too far off, for the boys are now in somewhat heavier uniforms; and, if we are ambitious enough, we may go out to find them tackling human bait. .

These boys have 'what it takes to create school spirit, so let's all cooperate with them by turning out when they hit that line.

Two games have already been scheduled; they are: Shattuck on September 24, and St. Mary's on October 21.

We may expect, however, that one or two games will yet be added.

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JOKES "It gives me great pleasure, Freddie, to give you an 85 on your history test."

"Why don't you give me 100 and really enjoy it?,'-Ex.

Safety First A farmer was visiting a Mexicansettlement after some years' absence.

Talking to an old friend on a ranch, he said, "So old Buff's gone. Did you miss him ?"

"No," replied the other. "That's why he's gone. I never miss."-Ex. Grow a Beard

Bill: "I think I have a real sense of humor, for whenever I see something funny, I have to laugh."

Phil: "You must have a pretty tough time shaving."

-Ex. .

Assessments The assessor must have been very.astonished when the report carne-fromhis neophyte appraiser, who had been sent to a home to appraise the contents: "One bottle of old Scotch whiskey-partly full."

The next entry was: "One revolvingTurkish rug."-Ex.

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Elected Rastus (at lodge meeting): "Brotha President!

We needs a cuspidor."

President of the 8-Ball Club: "Ah appoints Brotha Brown as cuspidor."-Ex.

Last Christmas before their marriage she gave him a book called "A Perfect Gentleman." This Christmas she intended giving him "Wild Animals I Have Known."-Ex.

The old man neglected to assist his wife into the street car.

"John," she said, "you are not so gallant as when you were a boy."

"No," was the answer, "and you are not so buoyant as when you were a gal."-Ex.

"And they call that stuff moonshine," the mountain traveler exclaimed after his first drink.

"That's the name it goes by in these hills," said the native.

"You ought to rechristen it," said the traveler. "It tastes like bottled sunstroke."-Ex.

Rep. Gifford (R., Mass.) in an address on the Townsend Plan: "There is an old motto that rang in my ears when I was a boy. 'Give me liberty or give me death!' It seems to be now, 'Give me liberty or give me death-but anyhow, "gimme." , "-Ex ..

"Listen," said the exasperated driver over his shoulder to his back-seat-advising wife, "Lindbergh got to Paris without any advice from the back seat, didn't he?" -Ex.

"Dearest," said the new husband to his bride, "do you really think I'll prove a satisfactory mate?"

"Oh, you'll do for a mate all right," answered his precious girl. "Now look me over and tell me what you think of your captain."-Ex.

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An old Negro was whitewashing a fence when a passerby called out to him, "Hey, Mose, why don't you get a brush with more bristles in it?"

"What fo'?" asked the old man.

"Why, if you had a good brush you could do twice as much work." .

"Yessuh," the old darky chuckled, "but I ain't got twice as much work to do."-Ex. Milkmen are milkmen the world over as proved by this item from a North Carolina paper: "Mr. C. B. Moody, the dairyman, announces that he is now in a position to supply his patrons with all the milk they want and that he can handle several new customers. He adds that since he has installed city water, the milk is purer than when he had to use branch water."-Ex. Pat: "Which would yez rather be in, an explosion or a collision ?"

Mike: "In a collision."

Pat: "Why, now?"

Mike: "Because in a collision, there yez are, but in an explosion, where are yez ?"-Ex. A traffic policeman stopped a motorist.

"What's your name?" he inquired sternly.

"Abraham O'Brien Goldberg," replied the motorist.

"What's the O'Brien for?" asked the cop.

"For protection."-Ex. N. B.-Where isn't an Irishman safe.

A tnan walked into an English music shop where he was waited on by a new Cockney clerk.

"I want an E string," said the customer.

"Would you mind pickin' it out yourself, sir?" said the Cockney.

"I ain't been here long an' I hardly know the 'es from the shes."-Ex. Ode to some in the dining hall: The sun is shining, And I am pining For my true love, Food.

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LITERARY

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Our Christmas

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Wishing You All a Merry Christmas

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A Character Study of the Apostle Paul...

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The Peculiarities of Emily Dickenson

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Two Contributions of Our Great Reformer to Our Christmas Worship

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EDITORIALS Child America

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The League of Nations

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Why Hurry

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What a Pity

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ALUMNI NOTES

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EXCHAN.GE

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OUR CHRISTMAS How different is our Christmas Day From that of centuries ago; How different fields of icy gray Or pureness of unbroken snow From warm and temperate Bethlehem And Judah's flowering plains, Where Chris t was born to save all men, Where sounded angel strains.

No, not like these are colored lights And gifts and ,sound of carols gay; But still we gather to the sight Of this small Child in bed of hay.

Though far from Palestine we dwell And mark His birth in foreign way, We know God loves His children wellFor He gave us this Christmas Day. Dorothea Guenther' 41

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WISHING YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS "Oh, John, what an uninteresting Christmas we shall have alone way up here in this quiet country.

I do wish we could spend it with the folks back home in Wisconsin."

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"Yes, Margaret, I know. But what can we do? You know we don't have the money to spend on such extravagances."

So spoke John and Margaret on a cold December evening. Margaret had just finished her task of putting little Jimmy to bed, and she was feeling rather downhearted.

She and John had been married now for four years, and in all this time they had not once had the opportunity or the money to return home-for they were poor South Dakota farmers. Margaret, as a young 'bride four years ago, had felt very sad when she left home. but she comforted herself with the fact that she would again see her parents at Christmas time, for those were their plans. They, however, did not foresee the hardships ahead for the poor South Dakota farmers.

The fourth Christmas was now approaching, and as yet her wish had not been fulfilled. Can we wonder that she was feeling sad?

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The next morning she slowly made her way toward the mailbox. No need to hurry, she thought, for there certainly wouldn't be any mail for them. She opened the mailbox and saw a letter with her mother's handwriting.

That was strange, for she had had a letter from her only last week.

Could something be wong? Quickly she tore open the envelope. She opened the letter and out fell a check. Her eyes excitedly scanned the first pag-e-"Father and I are sending our present a few days before Christmas.

We're sure you won't mind, for we'd like to have you use it for traveling up here. Oh, Margie, we so hope you'll come. We absolutely can't spend another Christmas without you and John and the baby. Why, here he is already two years old, and we haven't even seen him as yet. You simply must come."

Margaret's legs could scarcely carry her fast enough.

She fairly flew back to John. To think that her wish had really come true! Why, it was unbelievable!

John was no less excited than she. Jimmy didn't know what all the excitement was about, but he danced around the room with his mother and father.

He was having a great time.

The last few days before Christas flew past. There was so much to be done. Margare must bake some cookies to take along with them. And she must hurry to get that dress finished. Jimmy must learn a little poem to say for

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zrandma and grandpa. How proud they would all be of him. Why, to imagine that they had never seen him, their first and only grandson. Yes, he must have a new suit, too.

The big day finally came. They were to leave for Wis- ' consin. Margaret had everything in readiness and stood watching while John gave the tires a final check-over.

Then they were off. Little Jimmy was full of questions.

"Where do grandma and grandpa live? How long will it take to get there?

Will grandma have something for me to eat?"

His one thought was of his grandparents.

He was more excited than Margaret and John were-if such a thing were possible.

It was already dark, for they had traveled all day.

Jimmy lay on the back seat sleeping soundly, but John and Margaret were closely watching the road from the front, for they did not want to miss that one turn. While they were thus traveling along as fast as their little old car could carry them, they passed a hitch-hiker.

"Oh, John, do stop and pick him up. He looks so tired. I'm sure he would apprecia e a ride." It was against John's principles to give any hitch-hiker a ride, and he knew that it was avainst the law, but he couldn't resist when his wife added, "He looks like a college student. He must be on his way home to spend Christmas with his parents just as we are. Oh, John, _do stop. It's soon Christmas."

John stopped.

The stranger ran up to the car. No sooner had they opened the door than he pulled out his gun. "Come on, get out! And not a word out of either of you or I'll drill you.

Hurry up now; I want your money." With that he pulled them out. They thought it was to be a hold-up, so they said nothing of the baby asleep in the back seat. No need to disturb him, too. No sooner were they both out of the car than the "hitch-hiker" jumped in. Margaret now sensed what was ahead, and she opened her mouth to scream that her child was asleep in the back seat, but the words simply would not come. They made a dash for the car, but they were too late!

They stood there looking at each other, too dazed to move. Soon they realized what had happened to them.

They must do something-anything to save Jimmy. They began running for the nearest farmhouse in order to call the police. , But by some strange miracle, before they reached the house the highway policeman met up with them. They hailed him and told him their story in as few words as possible. "Picked up hitch-hiker.

Ran off with our old black Ford. South Dakota license number 6-1165. In the back

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seat-" But the policeman was already off before they had time to finish. He couldn't wait for any more details. He started down the highway just as fast as his motorcycle would go. About ten miles down the road he saw an old black Ford. That must be the car. He would have to stop him somehow. He pulled out his gun and shot at the tires.

The car swerved and rolled over into the ditch. "That's the last of that man," thought the officer. He rode up to the car-or rather what was left of the car. Yes, his surmise had been correct, There was one person less in this world. He looked over the debris. It was first then that his eyes fell upon the child. He worked as fast as he could trying to pull him out. Finally he succeeded, but alas, it was too late. Jimmy was already dead.

The officer stood there dazed. Finally he heard the sound of a radio. He turned and saw a man jumping out of a car. "Anything I can do, officer?" he asked. The officer merely shook his head. Again they heard the radio--"And that, ladies and gentlemen, ends our program for this evening. The makers of Starno join in wishing you all a Merry Christmas."

A CHARACTER STUDY OF THE APOSTLE PAUL Paul is easily the greatest human figure in the New Testament, and probably of the whole Christian church.

He was the greatest scholar, preacher, writer, hero, and missionary that ever left his "footprints on the sands of time."

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He was born in a Jewish home in the famous Greek city of Tarsus, in the province of Cilicia. Tarsus is situated some five hundred miles northwest of Jerusalem, twelve miles inland from the Mediterranean Sea. It was a free city and was the seat of three, famous universities.

This latter fact is significant, because Paul's mental calibre was more or less affected by the atmosphere which prevailed in such a place.

The date of his birth is rather uncertain, but is usually set in the year 10 A. D. We are led to believe that Paul belonged to the Sanhedrin which convicted Stephen, because in Acts 26 :10 he says, "Many of the ,saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests;

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and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them." It is a known fact that members of the Sanhedrin had to be at least thirty years old to belong to this body, so this passage is taken to imply that Paul was no younger than thirty.

As Philemon, one of Paul's books, was written around 54 or 55 A. D., and as Paul calls himself "aged" in the book, it is reasonable to believe that he was born around 10 A. D., as he was old before his time.

Paul's father was a Jew of the tribe of Benjamin.

He had acquired Roman citizenship, which he transmitted to his son as a birthright.

Roman citizenship carried with it a great many privileges of which Paul took advantage in later life.

According to the common custom, he received two names : the Hebrew name, Saul, and the Roman name, Paul.

He discarded the first one entirely after he set out for Cyprus on his first missionary journey.

Paul's father was a tent-maker, but this does not mean that his parents were poor. They were, very likely, a wealthy and honorable family, dignified and influential.

This is quite certain because Roman citizenship meant a great deal in that day.

His manners were those of a citizen of the world, familiar with the habits of good society. He was always master of the situation and felt himself at home amid all surroundings and in association with all classes of people. There was nothing provincial either in his tastes or tendencies.

Because his father belonged to the sect of the Pharisees, a strict religious atmosphere pervaded the house. Prayer was said regularly, and the provisions of the Mosaic law were painstakingly observed. Considering these conditions, one can easily see how the foundation was laid for young Saul's zealous devotion to his ancestral religion. He himself describes himself in Philippians: "a Hebrew of the Hebrews touching righteousness' which is of the Law blameless." In calling himself a Hebrew Paul indicates that he spoke the Aramaic language, because Israelites that were not acquainted with Aramaic were called Jews, not Hebrews.

Paul probably never attended any schools at Tarsus, because strict Jewish parents usually trained their children at home. They let their sons begin the study of Scripture at the age of five, and at thirteen they had progressed far enough to be called the "sons of the Law." At this stage in the process of education a religious ceremony was held which corresponded to our rite of confirmation路 During this period of religious training, Paul, no doubt, learned his father's trade, namely, tent-making.

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At the age of thirteen Paul was sent to Jerusalem to become a rabbi, who would be qualified to teach and interpret the Law. He attended the famous school of Hillel, which was being taught by the Pharisee Gamaliel.

Gamaliel was a son of the Simeon who had held Jesus in his arms in the temple.

Gamaliel was very tolerant and kind and allowed his students to read Greek books and study "Greek learning." The subjects that Paul chiefly' studied were the Old Testament and the traditions of the elders. He also took up public speaking, as no one was considered cultured unless he had. The apostle was an apt student.as he himself says in Galatians 1:14: "And I profited in the Jew's religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers."

All in all, Paul was a model student, showing a burning thirst for knowledge, making rapid advances in his studies, and eager to lead a clean moral life. In Philemon 3:6 he says of himself that he was blameless touching the righteousness which is in the Law. He was an honest, tireless, and high-minded student, worthy in many ways to become the example of any young man, lacking, however, the main thing, the knowledge of Jesus, the Savior.

But Paul was not simply a Jewish scholar; he was a deep, original, and independent thinker.

He was always alive to the teachings of his own experience, fearless to defend the truths he had just learned.

There was nothing slipshod or vague in his thinking.

His mental processes were compact and vigorous, his vision clear and keen. He would not be content with half truths, but had to view things in their completeness and decide their weight and influence.

He never mixed essentials and non-essentials or lost sight of the main point in any issue.

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He was also a religious devotee and didn't merely care to know the will of God, but to do it, and have others do it also. Even before his conversion, he desired to become a missionary.

I-Ie took religion very seriously, and it controlled all his thouvhts and acts. Although he studied under the liberal and tolerant Gamaliel, he himself grew up as a Pharisee of the most zealous type. His natural character is revealed in the zeal with which he puts his principles into practice.

The most marked features of his character were singleness of purpose and intensity of temper.

"What he believed, he believed wi th all his heart; what he did, he did with all his might.

There was nothing passive, lukewarm, or indifferent in any of his relations.

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was in every conviction and in every act."* He was dominated by a single aim and would allow no opposition or selfinterest to enter in. He was willing to sacrifice everything and even to die for an idea he ardently believed. But one must not think of him as being only stern and severe.

Through certain of"his more personal letters one finds a playful humor, warm feelings, deep sympathies, and strong friendships.

Love is the impelling power. He himself doeclares: "Love it is that constrains me." On one occasion he says: "Brothers, when we were separated from you for a little time, we were the more intently eager to see you, for we did want to come to you-I did, Paul, more than oncebut Satan hindered us."

After comple: ing his studies at J erusalem Paul returned to Tarsus. He was absent from Jerusalem during Christ's crucifixion and death When he returned about two years after the "supreme tragedy of the ages was enacted," he found that a strong religious party had sprung up in Palestine As Paul held to the Law and to the Traditions of the elders very firmly, this new gospel contradicted his convictions. Hence, he tried everything in his power to wipe out the new faith.

Stephen was one of the seven almoners who were elected to help the twelve apostles. As Paul very likely attended a Hellenistic synagogue, it is possible that he became acquainted with Stephen there. It was probably there that he noticed a revolutionary trend in the teachings of Jesus as discussed by Stephen and his frie-ids. Knowing the temper of Paul's mind, and his zeal for God, it is quite certain that he disputed with Stephen. Stephen was finally convicted of a two-fold charge: first, that he spoke blasphemous words against God, and, secondly, that he spoke words against the Holy Place and the Law. Paul was, if not the chief instigator, at least one of the chief, to put Stephen to death This is implied by the fact that the executioners laid their clothes at his feet, meaning that he was the principal witness against the accused.

"Such an unconditional devotion of himself to work of exterminating Christianity seems alone to explain his immediate dedication of his entire life for its advancement when his conversion took place." His conversion may be pictured as the outcome of a battle which he, the foe of Christianity, waged against the risen Christ and which ended with his complete discomfiture and defeat."* *From THE APOSTOLIC AGE, McGiffert

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Paul was on the way to Damascus to persecute the Christians there when his conversion took place. On the way a great light shone round about him exceeding the brightness of the noonday sun. Jesus appeared to him and said, "Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me 7" This was a manifestation of Jesus' divine majesty which completely overwhelmed路 and prostrated Saul. He not only saw Jesus, but he saw Him as the Lord and Master. He realized with his own reason that Jesus was what the Christians had maintained, namely, the true Son of God. After this episode, Paul was blind for three days, until he was blessed and baptized by Ananias at Damascus Paul's conversion to Christianity was a sudden and abrupt event brought about, not by the influence of men, but alone through the influence of God. Nevertheless, though it is clear that Paul pictures his conversion as a sudden change, there can be no doubt that his experience prepared him for the change. Such a transformation necessitates some preparation.

The fact that the Law demands more than mere external conformity, that it demands a complete purification of thoughts, was apparent to Paul. This realization had been growing on him till his conversion.

After his conversion and baptism, he went to Arabia to find himself. After that he began his missionary work and labored faithfully till his marryr's death around the year 66A.D. A description of Paul's appearance at this time, it seems would not be out of place路 "He was small in size, bald-headed, bandy-Ie rg ed, well built, with eyebrows meeting, rather long nose, and with motions full of grace."* He was worshipped as Hermes, the small, beardless god, at Lystra.

In II Corinthians 4:7 it is implied that Paul was weak and insignificant in appearance.

He was the victim of some chronic disease which he describes as a "; horn in the flesh."

He also had an affliction of the eyes as is indicated by the fact that he always dictated rather than wrote his letters.

In his letter to the Galatians he writes, "I can testify that you would have torn out your very eyes, if you could have given them to me." The "stake in the flesh" which he refers to w-re probably intense,sick headaches which accompanied his eye trouble. It was indeed a fragile "earthen vessel" in which his spirit abode Some biographers think that he had a strong and elastic constitution, otherwise he I

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could never have endured the hardships, the stoning's, and the scourging,s he so frequently received. Others believe that he was fragile, as he seemingly was in need of constant companionship. His traveling company always consisted of three men. Only once was he left without attendants.

This was at Athens, and we read in Acts 17 :15 that his spirit was much troubled within him, and he sent commandments that Silas and Timothy should come to him as quickly as possible. Everywhere else some trusted friend was by his side, so that if he was stricken, he might be certain of sympathetic service. Luke, the physician, was with Paul constantly in all his later days. Paul "belonged to that dauntless and unconquerable handful of the race who by their accomplishment in despite of all physical ills put those of us who are well and strong in constant shame."* Paul was full of tender sensibilities, for all his friends and converts- He loved them all alike. It made no difference whether they were poor slaves or rulers in the synagogues; all were alike dear to him. He rebukes them, praises them, and works with them all regardless of station ..

With all his tenderness and love. however, Paul adopted the opposite characteristics of severity and manly hatred to> all who opposed his Master and Lord. He was angry with injustice always and ready to demand his just rights upon the proper occasions. When the Philippian magistrates sent word that Paul and Silas might be released from prison privily, Paul answered indignantly that as they had been thrown into prison publicly, they would also be released publicly. He was also very stern with Peter, when the latter refused to keep company with the Gentiles at Antioch. He accused him of hypocrisy before the whole congregation there.

Paul's righteous anger often made him use rather strong language On several occasions when he rebukes his congregations or individuals, he says, "Let him be accursed" or "Let him be damned." He fought manfully wherev~r any principle worth fighting for existed. When he hit hehit hard and hit where it hurt. ' He was an example of the deepest humility. He showed this character trait first when he changed his name from Saul, who had been a mighty ruler in Israel, to Paul, which means "the little one." In I Corinthians 15:9 he says, "I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet t~ be *From PAUL AND HIS EPISTLES, Hayes

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called an apostle." And again, in Ephesians 3:8 he says, "I am less than the least of all the saints." He was humble in spirit, ready to acknowledge that his speech at times had been hasty and was willing to take the time to set things right again. He was ready to compromise and make concessions as long as fundamental principles were not involved路 Yet at the same time he never permitted anyone to question h-isauthority in its rightful field or his superiority when his apostleship was concerned. He set himself up as a model for his converts everywhere, In Philippians 3 :17 he says, "Be ye imitators together of me." Paul knew that he was the superior 'Ofall the apostles, because he himself says "In nothing was I behind the. very chiefest apostles." Still with all this self-assertion of unquestioned ,superiority there was the humility which made him great. In himself he was nothing, but he could do all things through the Christ who strengthened him.

It was this conviction that was the secret of his courage and his patience. which were so characteristic in his ministry. He met the learned philosophers of Greece fearlessly and was a hero everywhere. He had the absolute courage of his convictions. and there are not many men in any century of whom that can be said in truth It took supreme courage to proclaim that Jesus was the Son of God immediately after his conversion. He never hesitated to face the multitudes after he had joined the new faith. He often said, "I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." He gave all of his disciples and converts an example of unflinching loyalty to the cause.

Paul's courage was born of his faith and devotion.

His consecration was comnlete. He was on the Lord's side for good and for all. His heart was undivided. He never attemnted to serve two masters His one aim was to represent Christ worthily to the world.

Besides being the greatest preacher that ever lived, excepting Jesus, Paul was also the greatest theologian that ever set pen on paper. His sharp intellect was able to perpetuate to the verv center of questions dealing- with our relations toward God. He was inspired by Go'd Himself.

Such eminent literary critics as Erasmus and E. Norden admit that for true sublimitv of exnression, Paul is equal to the best of ancients. The Pauline epistles have been called the "autographs of Paul." In them his spirit is manifest throughout.

There are a few expressions which were never intended for polite ears and are mostly covered up by the

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English translation路 But we must consider that they were mostly composed under the stress of great ex~itement and were probably sent out without careful correction.

Paul was also the greatest missionary that ever preached. He founded and organized numerous congregations from Antioch to Rome, all on the one Foundation, Jesus Christ. .

Paul's significance to us is that he was a divinely endowed witness of Jesus Christ. Both by letters and by word of mouth he proclaimed the bles.sed truth of redemption through the blood of the Son of God. It would be going too far to say that we should not know Jesus if it hadn't been for the writings of Paul, but the aoostle.filled with the Holy Ghost, unfolds to us the real meaning of the suffering, death, and resurrection of our Lord. Paul himself says that God had made him a special ambassador to the Gentiles. Although he was one of the humblest men that ever lived, he, however, realized that he was called by Christ for the tremendous task of bringing the Gospel to the Western nations.

Doris Walther'40

THE PECULIARITIES

OF EMILY DICKENSON

Emily was a very unusual woman路 She was so unusual that most people think she was queer. Everyone realizes that she was a brilliant poet, but no one would ever advise other girls to lead the sort of life she chose. Nearly all poets are different from other people, so perhaps it is only natural that Emily Dickinson would be unlike any other person. People seem to have credited her, however, with even more queerness than she actually had. Nearly everything she ever did or said is pounced upon to prove that it resulted from some eccentric twist in her character.

From all I had heard about her formerly, I supposed that she was a hater of humanity and that she was hated by huamnity.

It was a surprise to me when I learned from her biography, and also from some of her poetry, that she liked her many friends and that she was liked by them.

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Her very early childhood was happy and adventurous, in a childish way. Emily Dickinson, however, was unlike other children in some ways. Her manner was at times bit "old" and shy. She was the type of child who ,sometimes astonishes her elders by her thoughtful look and strange questions. She became especially thoughtful after she began to understand the gloomy sermons which she heard thundered forth by their Puritan pastor at the funerals which she had to attend with her family. Reading the Bible frightened her with the dimly understood curses which she usually heard read in her Puritan surroundings' She was puzzled about life, death, and immortality, but she felt that she dared not ask the older people for explanations.

Here can be found the basis for many a mysterious poem which she later wrote on these subjects. She did not, however, consider her life depressing. She once wrote to her brother that she wished that her childhood could have lasted all through her life.

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Her early youth was not much different from that of other girls. At the school she attended she showed her individualism by frequently taking long walks by herself or by staying away from school parties so she could have solitude. Once she defied Mary Lyon by refusing to fast on Christmas On the whole, though, her life was not peculiar or strange.

She enjoyed company, was full of mischief, and had some intimate friends with whom she corresponded.

Her life did not take a definite turn for the peculiar until in the year when she went to Washington.

That was in 1854. While here, she fell in love, and this changed her whole life. With whom she fell in love is not known, but it is thought to be Colonel Hunt, the husband of her childhood friend, Helen Fiske .

Upon her return to Amherst, her life took that peculiar turn which she followed for the rest of her days. She became a recluse. always wore white, never went out of her house more than once a year, and was rarely seen by friends who visited .the home. Perhaps if she had not secluded herself so entirely, she would have recovered in time from her disappointment in love. In that way, however, she would not have become that poet that she is now.

During her life no one outside the Dickinson family knew the cause for "her seclusion, not even the few intimate friends whom she received in her solitude. With the publication of the poems, her secret has been revealed We now know better than even the people who lived at that time what sort of a woman she was. Her poems are as unusual

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as she was herself. I think that they are best described as "shimmering."

Even the more gloomy ones have a strange shining quality that few other poets have been able to show.

Her poems are always taken as another proof of Emily Dickinson's queerness.

What really is so queer about her poems? She wrote about topics that nearly every poet treats in one manner or another.

Her poems are divided under headings of Life, Love, Nature, Time, and Eternity Her thoughts a:bout each topic are nothing heretical.

One understands why she chose such a secluded life after reading, "How public, like a frog to tell your name the livelong day to an admiring bog." Some of her poems about religion would seem skeptical. Some of the first written just after her great disappointment are tinged with unbelief. She wrote: "Of course I prayed-And did God care?"

"Faith is a fine invention for gentlemen who see; But microscopes are prudent In an emergency."

But then, everyone has f-elt doubts just as strong as these at times. Besides, Emily Dickinson later returned to her old faith路 Some of h-er poems show that her faith was probably stronger than that which any an orthodox church-goer had. In one poem she says, "I worshipped-did not pray."

How many people can feel the difference between worship and prayer?

In other poems she openly states that she has come to be forgiven her unbelief. In her nature poems she frequently refers to the Bible. Since skepticisms would be the worst one could find in her poems, and since she cannot be accused of that upon examination, what is there about her thoughts that is so very different from other people's?

And since her life was the sort that could be expected of one who had suffered the disappointments she had, what is so very queer about her altogether?

Geraldine Boelt-er '39

THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR GREAT REFORMER TO OUR CHR,ISTMAS WORSHIP The collection of hymns we Lutherans have is a most precious treasure.

A Christian can express his great joy in singing his anthems set to music. Hymns provide an effectual m-eans to spread the Word to all men Particularly at Christmas time do we have an urge to extend the wonderful

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Gospel message to the World by means of song. The World has also its Christmas songs to create. joy, but that joy is not such as we possess; or such as men like Martin Luther, Paul Gerhardt, and Nickolaus Hermann possessed.

One man that is mainly responsible for the return of the hymns sung by the congregation in the liturgy is Martin Luther. He contributed-v-that is, he wrote or revised from the Latin-36 hymns to our hymnal. Two of them are wellknown Christmas hymns.

The first of these is "From Rea ven Above to Earth I Come," or in the original "Von Himmel hoch, da komm ich her." In the home of Luther the Christmas season was always a happy one. The father .provided for a simple, but joyous Christmas Eve celebration At this occasion the family would listen to the Christmas text being read, and then Luther would discuss with them the Christmas story.

Song was never omitted in this celebration. The family would gather about the candle-lit Christmas tree and sing all the hymns. Finally small gifts were exchanged. The children were taught that all these presents came from the Christ-child, and were spared the fabulous stories of St. Nicholaus and others.

For such an occasion Luther composed this favorite hymn. In studying its contents, we conclude that it is the text in Luke 2 :1-20, written in simple verse Stanzas 1 to 5 account the message the angels made known to the shepherds on the plains of Bethlehem: "To you this night is born a child." In Luther's home this portion was usually sung by a person in the attire of an angel, whereas the children responded with the eighth stanza welcoming the Savior -"the noble guest." Stanzas 6 and 7 express the eagerness of the shepherds to see the Child in the manger. Stanzas 8 to 12 welcome Christ and introduce Him as the Savior of sinful mankind. Stanzas 13 and 14 are a prayer invoking Jesus to enter our heart. Stanza 13, "Ah! dearest Jesus, holy Child Make Thee a bed soft undefiled, Within my heart, that it may be A quiet chamber kept for Thee." if! a simple little prayer which has been the solace of many a despondent heart. Stanza 15 is a prayer of thanksgiving and praise to God for His wonderful gift-His only son.

In 1535 this hymn was first published. It was given under the title of being a children's song for the celebration of the birth of the Christ-child.

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dreri's song, for it presents its story in a simple childlike manner. The first melody attributed to it was one derived from the folksong, "From Foreign Countries Forth I Come."

This melody was, however, changed after 1539 in favor of the present one.

The second hymn is "All Praise to Jesus' Hallowed Name" or perhaps better known in the German "Gelobet seist du, Jesu Christ."

This hymn is of that group whose text Luther took from the Latin. The first stanza is a Latin sequence attributed to the monk, Notker Balbulus, at the monastery of St Gall. Some even give credit for its writing to Gregory the Great. From the sequence emerged the lay, to which more stanzas were added gradually.

Nevertheless, the hymn as we have it in our hymnal is purely Luther's own words. The Catholics class it as a song published before the Reformation.

In studying this text we find the contents corresponding to the Christmas story reported in John 1 :14: "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father), full of grace and truth."

Stanza 1 exhorts everyone to praise God for the gift of His only begotten Son. Stanzas 2 and 3 continue that thought and show through contrast how deeply our Savior humiliated Himself. Stanzas 4 to 6 tell us what Christ did for our salvation when He "humbled Himself" Stanza 6 in partciular was used by Johann Sebastian Bach in one of his Christmas oratorios, in which he considered the incarnation as a part of the humiliation-the manger being a prediction of the cross. The last stanza gives us the cause of all this humiliation, namely the infinite love of our God. "For this let Christendom adore And praise His name forevermore.

Hallelujah."

Let us all again this Christmas join in with Martin Luther in telling the world of the great love of our Savior.

Let us also thank Him for it through our voice in song.

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CHILD AMERICA "Buy a Douglas Corrigan jack-et." "We give the newest in men's hair cuts-a Doug Corrigan."

"For every box top, a Corrigan flying-pilot m-edal." You see that even fools are bÂŹ ingcommercialized today, and that calls for a damper on this ugly business of making money out of an idealistic American public.

Why, we fall for anything and every thing. Let Robbin Coons announce that Nora Shearer is favoring the new upswe-ep in hairstyle and every little grandmother and mama is sweeping up her skimpy, dull locks into a mock "Gaynineties" coiffeur. Imm-ediately beauty salons see the advantage; it's hard to keep hair up off the neck in defiance of gravity' Like a flash, bills are delivered, ads put into papers telling that "the Butterfly B-eauty Shoppe specalizes in up-do hair styles." The scramble is on to see which establishment can attract more customers.

But Doug Corrigan jackets and Norma Shearer up-do hair-dresses amount to nil when our commercializ-ed holidays are considered. A month before Hallowe'en dime stores and dress shops are decked in orange an black, and are showing windows and shelves and counters of masks, party accessories, and costumes, as the case may be Time

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was when boys and girls employed a sheet and a pumpkin to make their Hallowe'en a success. To suggest such meager array today would be sending a 1938 child into a tantrum of disappointment and dissatisfaction.

Thanksgiving is heralded a month before by such advertisements as "Use Monarch's Finer Pumpkin for your Thanksgiving pie." "Buy your fowl at Schmidt's; we handle only the best." For anyone to sit down to an ordinary Sunday dinner on Thanksgiving Day would be an inexcusable thing. The idea is to eat and gobble until you're bottled up and then-"be thankful" that just the family is around to see your stomach rebel.

Christmas?

'That's almost too obvious. How many lectures haven't we all heard deploring the fact that the basic idea of this greatest of all holidays is rapidly being lost under commercial stress of buying and giving, eating and drinking and being festive to an awful extreme?

"Forty shopping days until Xmas." So feverish is their rush that they haven't even time to spell out a name that is sacred to us, but replace it with a versatile symbol. (X may mark a spot. It may mean kisses at the end of a letter. But despicable, money-hungry business men can always find a nobler use for it in writing Xmas路) This is their own coined, type-saving, thus money-saving word for Christmas.

"Do your Christmas shopping early." To avoid the rush? So they say. To get the pick? It's one of 'their arguments.

But I say no. People will always buy the last two weeks before Christmas and until the stores lock them out. That's the "Christmas spirit." But if the public can be convinced to shop early and then get the. usual rush fever too, they will buy more in the long run and the business men reap the harvest Enough for holidays. My hobby is sports. Ways in which sports are commercialized are countless. A few examples : Sale remaining star of the amateur tennis world, Donald Budge, will finally be enlisted in the professional group. The amateur world is mourning his approaching departure since it will leave a void in the amateur department that has no chances of being filled very soon.

There is more money in pro tennis; Budge sees that too now.

College football is coming to be merely another rung of the ladder to pro-football. All season the Packers keep their scouts out who have eagle eyes on "spectacular" senior college gridders路 Orders are to consider only those who will bring in box office receipts because of their earlier

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popularity in college gridirons.

Coaches order: "Play your best games, men, hot only for the alma mater, but remember that chances are a Packer, a Bear, or a Lion scout is out there in the stadium giving you the once-over." The promise of a generously buttered bankroll in the future eggs them on whenever going gets tough.

How many a co-ed hasn't uttered the wish that she become the proud owner of a pair of white ice skates during the coming winter. Undoubtedly, white skates will make her travel twice as swiftly and three times as gracefully and dexterously across the ice. Doesn't Sonja Henie wear them? Or what stores don't sell Sonja Henie sweaters and skating skirts?

Isn't she responsible for the embroidered knitted "hoods that made our co-eds look so elfish last season?

Sonja Henie is a great skater, but she's a greater saleslady.

Last but not least come out the Dionne Quintuplets. an over-sized pay check in his wallet. Mama and Papa Dionne's lawsuits are publicly aired to get the world's attention.

Companies put over their product by donating five exact miniature replicas to the Dionnes, Latest example: the five toy grand pianos that they plunk in their new film.

Dr Dafoe broadcasts about them to us-with

Gullible, helpless America. It will always be bled because it will always fall into the traps that are set for it. It is like a child in that it is always eager for the new and sensational.

Big print enthralls it, and bright lights and high color dazzle it- My sympathy to you, child America.

Lenore Thurow '39

THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS The League of Nations is a covenant of states designed to prevent war and to promote peace and justice throughout the world. The covenant was prepared and signed by the convention which met at Paris in 1919 to formulate a treaty between the Allied Powers and Germany. All responsible nations were represented at the convention, and the scope of the League was worldwide. Notice that the last sentence says its scope "was" worldwide. Since its founding the League has experienced many dismal failures, trying to dictate peace to the world at large.

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The first ,suggestion for a League of Nations was offered

by President Wilson of the United States in 1918 as one of the "Fourteen Points," which he believed essential to end the Great War and to promote peace and assure security to the world. The first draft of the covenant was published in March, 1919. It was discussed by the various nations and returned to the convention for a few minor changes路 Those changes were made and the document in completed form was. given to the world in April. It is known officially as the Covenant of the League of Nations, and it forms Part I of the Treaty of Versailles.

In its constitution one article establishes the seat of the League at Geneva, Switzerland, but gives the Council power to establish it elsewhere. This same article declares all positions in the League and the Secritariat open equally to men and women. Article 16. which treats of war is as follows: "Should any member of the League resort to war in disregard of its covenant it shall be deemed to have committed an act of war against all other members of the League, who hereby undertake immediately to subject it to the severance of all financial or trade relations. It shall also be the duty of the Council in such cases to recommend to the several nations concerned what effective military force the members of the League shall contribute to be used to protect the covenants of the League." This last article mentioned was regarded as one of the League's strongest agreements.

The League enjoyed limited success in the beginning; but gradually .its authority waned, and now it is regarded by many as nothing but a figurehead with little power or none at all路 The League encountered its strongest opposition in the United States senate, ev-enthough it was a "brainstorm" of the president of the United States. The chief objections. w-ere raised against Article X and against th-e provisions: which granted the British Empire six votes in the Ass-embly to one vote each for the other countries. The two-thirds: vote necessary for the ratification of the treaty could not be s-ecured, so the United States did not enter.

The first meeting of the League convened at Geneva, Switzerland, November 20, 1920. Delegates representing forty-one nations were present Paul Hymans, Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, was elected president of the assembly. Among the important measures sanctioned were: Authorizing the sending of troops to Lithuania to supervise the plebi,scite at Vilna , establishing an International Court of Justice; and appointing a committee on dis-

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armament.

Notice that the L卢 ague says that these were important measures, and yet I believe it true if one said that, outside of a few learned men and historians, few people have ever heard of the International Court of Justice or even know that troops were sent to Lithuania to settle a plebiscite at Vilna. The trick is that the "hoi polloi' doesn't even know where ViIna is. True, much talk has been going on about disarming.

But what is done about it? Nothing!

All the important powers are doing exactly the opposite.

France has her Maginot line, Germany her Siegfried line, Italy an air force superior to that which she had before the war; and Japan, England, and the United States are rebuilding their navies. Russia has a mighty air force; this can be witnessed by the fact that Colonel Lindbergh, after visiting Moscow, put his O路K. on it.

These are but a few of the many facts that ,show that the League has been a failure. The most notable failure, however, was not the League's inability to stop rearmament, but its inability to hinder Mussolini from taking Ethiopia and to stop Japan's territorial aggressions on weak and defenseless China. South America has had its share of disputes; notable are the ones between Bolivia and Paraguay, and these the League was powerless to settle. It is also doing exactly nothing to end the war which is rapidly depleting Spain. So, drawing my conclusions, I believe the League's' machinery is inadequate to protect a weaker nation against aggression, prevent a major conflict, and effect a just peace. If it is true, and many facts point to it to bear out the statement, the League is absolutely worthless.

So why have a League of Nations?

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WHY HURRY? Have you ever stopped to consider how foolish the average student of an institution is? He jumps out of bed shortly before the breakfast bell, rushes to the washroom, splashes a few drops of water on his face, dries himself only partially, hurriedly finishes dressing, runs to the dining room, and falls on to his chair as the last bell rings. Hardly is the prayer finished before he is already half finished wi th his breakfast.

Gulping down the last of his coffee, he rises for prayer and then hurries to the dormitory to clean up and dress more thoroughly, At 7 :30 he crams a few important

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items for class recitations into his head. At 7 :57 he rushes to morning devotion and from there to his classes. At noon he hurries to the dormitory and then to the dining room.

After a hurried dinner he rushes to the Music Hall to spend his entire dinner hour practicing organ or piano. At 1 :15 he is again on his way to classes. After classes he hurries to the gymnasium or to" band practice. Following these activities he rushes to the dining room to see how much he can again devour in the shortest possible time. The fortyminute interval following supper is taken up by some extra activity. At 7 :00 he begins to study and does so for two hours. ,After evening devotion Marlut Singer practice or study take up his time. Even though tired out after a hard day's work, he hurries to bed in order to get there before the lights are turned out.

Such is the daily program of not only the average student of one institution but also of the student of any college or state university.

The time of the diff.erent activities is of course not the same, but still the student must hurry t.hroughout the day.

But why blame the students for running around like chickens with their heads cut off? They can't help it; they are only trying to live as any other American lives. ' The people of America believe in filling their lives with as many thrills as they possibly can, and in doing this they hurry from one thing to the next. The best example of hurrying can be seen on any highway in this country. The roads are always filled with cars which "zoom" along at a terrific rate. Where are the people going in such a hurry?

Very few of them are going anywhere at all. Then why do they go so fast?

They want to get there in a hurry. Can you see any sense in trying to get nowhere in a hurry?

This speed mania has crept so far into the lives of the Americans that they now have an Indianapolis auto race every Decoration Day, an auto race at every state fair, a jollopy race at every county fair, and midget auto races every Thursday.

Airplanes have been invented in order that we can hurry more than with our automobiles. By this means of transportation we now travel about 150 miles per hour.

But why travel so fast?

Because we are in a hurry; not that we have too much to do, but because we can't take our time.

Have you ever taken note of how the people crowd to the gates long before the train ever comes to a stop? Why do

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they crowd and push as they do? Because they are in a hurry; they are Americans, and they can't take their time.

The average American just can't take his time. He reads his morning paper while rushing through his breakfast, runs in order that he can catch his bus or streetcar, and hurries throughout the day. No, I am not talking of anyone working on the WPA. If I had my say about this activity, I would class it as an un-American activity. What else is it? They don't seem to rush themselves to death in their work. I believe they have changed the old maxim to read, "Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow." ~nd they certainly live up to LOur factories are installing machinery now to take the place of men because this speeds up production tremendously. Why do they want production speeded up? The people want the products faster than the factories can make them; they can't wait.

With all this hurrying about, no wonder that we have so many cases of heart failure, high blood pressure, appendicitis, indigestion, and athletes foot.

"Hurry" has even taken over our music. To which radio station can you turn to hear some excellent music?

I find such stations only by accident. "Swing" covers the entire radio dial. Even our nursery rhymes are not safe any more; they must be converted into "Swing" songs.

Why must people always be in a hurry?

I'm sure that I should be more content to take my time, but to keep up with these Americans I must hurry.

Edgar Wehausen '39

WHAT A PITY Never have I visited the slum districts in any of our American cities, but after seeing the film production "Dead End," I have come to the conclusion that it is one of the mos ' appalling districts to be seen and have resolved that at the first opportunity that presents jtself I shall not fail to go through the slums, say of New York or Chicago. I had been entirely oblivious to the conditions as they were depicted; it seemed impossible in our United States of Amer-

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ica but it evidently is true.

Living in the Middle West, I am' sure we cannot fully realize such conditions, nor would we hope to. Noone in this part of our country has ever experienced such utter depravity, and we can feel fortunate that we haven't.

I shall attempt to reproduce in words the conditions which were presented by the film.

To begin with, the apartments, if they may be called such, in which the people lived were anything but healthful.

To have an entire family crowded into one or two rooms, containing only the barest necessities, having little if any ventilation, seems impossible, but it IS done; it has to be done; they must eat, sleep, and live in these incubators of disease.

The poor people cannot afford anything better.

There in that filth they live; that is their sphere of activity as tong as the tenement owner allows them to stay there; unable to furnish the required rent, tney are forced out, only to go to another place with the same conditions.

Across the hall the conditions are duplicated.

There the people live, clad in rags, and eating what little [hey have, and across the brock they see the millionaire in sumptuous revelry.

Such is cneir environment. lS it any wonaer, then, that we find them driven to desperation, t.ia ; they become, should we say, misanthropes '!

In this environment the children are reared; the gang is formed, of which the one who is tne toughest is the leader.

Seldom, if ever, attending school, hardened to the realities of life while they should still be enjoying the happiness of youth, these children become grim, calloused, bitter, prejuuiced' against anything and every ching in life. They detest truthfulness; they exalt theft; they are a unit in which infidelity to their cause is the worst crime. They feel their lot is depression and suppression, and they defend themselves accordingly.

They have no law; what governing principle they have allow anything which will give them livelihood.

Thus they grow up in these surroundings, stealing, shooting, robbing, plundering, murdering from their youth into life, wher-ever they find themselves.

And if in some manner one or the other does learn a trade, only too often he works where he lived, not earning any more than the bare necessities of life, just as his father did before him, and he finds himself in the same pitiful conditions which he tried to rid himself of through his trade.

Such are the conditions existing in large numbers in our cities. They are gruesome, weird spectacles of humanity, bitter, warped min -18 which are aimless in life and determination.

They are pitiful, despondent, sullen people who

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attempt to eke out at its best a miserable living; and, finding it too great a burden, they become drug fiends in order that they might rid. themselves at least temporarily of that ever present spectre of privation and disappointment.

Children grow up in unhealthful surroundings, undernourished, ignorant, unhampered by anything but brute strength, learning from their environment nothing but the cruel, hard realities of life. They never experienced anything of the gentle, kind warmth of a home. Gangs of crime, theft, murder, brutality are here in their making. They have never known sympathy, emotion, honor, or an aim in life.

Theirs from their youth is a strenuous struggle for existence. They become men and women who are stolid, fixed, sullen, dull. Thus they live their life without happiness until their relatives with grim stolidity accompany them to their graves. There are the conditions of the slums and their effects.

But you will say, where is the philanthropist and his social service? True, he donated millions towards acts of charity, toward public playgrounds, toward in general helping humanity; but did that eradicate the slums? We still have them. The government with. its various housing activities is attempting to clear away the slums, yet they remain. Such is the country which is said to have outdistanced all others in civilization. Such is the country where we have become so enlightened as LO devise schemes for making millions, and we still find poverty in the midst of plenty. Those having made millions, and not being satisfied with them, made more millions which they will never be able to use for themselves, we find on one side; they live a life of gluttony, ease, and comfort. And on the other side we find the unfortunate, the impoverished, the beggar, the burden of humanity, slaving for a meager sustenance. Truly a terrifying and depressing situation. ' Henry Krenz '39

AU REVOIR This issue of our college paper, The Messenger, terminates another fiscal year of its activity With its termination comes also the change on the Messenger staff. It is the hope of the out-going staff that we through this paper have presented material which has proved both worthwhile and interesting to our readers. We also feel that in spite of our endeavor,s we have not been able to eradicate all of our fail-

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ings, but we ask you to treat them with forbearance.

To the new staff we wish to proffer our congratulations on their appointment. We hope that as we now take our leave the new staff will feel the same pleasure we have felt.

May The Messenger through them continue to give in ever improving form "such material as will be beneficial as well as interesting to our readers, to keep the alumni in a closer contact with their college,to foster school spirit, andto give the students an opportunity in the practice of composition and the expression of their thoughts."

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ALUMNI NOTES This is station alumni edltor.

CLMD reporting

news by the staff

Engaged. Ruth Seehusen, '36, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, and Lester Krueger.

Engaged. Ervin Ulrich, H. S. '33, and Irma Voges of Courtland, Minnesota.

Married. Harold Klatt, '31, of Columbus, Wisconsin, and Sena Kvale, a nurse at a hospital in Columbus, Wisconsin. They were married on Thanksgiving Day. Married. Clarence Neimeier, ex '32, and Genevieve Bergman of Sparta, Wisconsin. The marriage took place on October 22, 1938.

Married .. Harriet Maakestad, '27, and Lester Schwarz of Vernon Center, on October 22, 1938. The wedding took place at Minneapolis; Gertha Paap, '27, was the bridesmaid.

Born. Marilyn Frieda,on September 22, 1938, to Mr. and Mrs. Carl C. Quast, nee Marie Duesterhoeft, '30, of Goodhue, Minnesota.

Resigned. David Geil, '38, from his position at Corvuso, Minnesota.

Resigned. Heine Schnitker, Glencoe, Minnesota.

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Accepted.

Hilton Oswald, H. S. '25, has accepted the call to Northwestern College at Watertown, Wisconsin.

Miscellaneous.

Gerhard Mundinger, '30, is teaching German in the University of Arizona.

Prof. SUndt, '05, of New Ulm, Minnesota, attended the conference at Watertown, Wisconsin.

Charles Fritz, H. S. '38, has discontinued his studies at Northwestern College at Watertown, Wisconsin.

The following have visited D. M. L. C. in the past few months: Julius Wantoch, '36; Hilma Albrecht, H S. '37; Anita Wichmann, ex '39; Roland Hoefer, '38; Erna Gieseke, H. S. '38; Melba Gieseke, H. S. '38; David Geil, '38; Valborg Nesseth, ex '39, and Henry Engelhardt, '38.

Fern Stechmann, H. S. '37, is studying to be a nurse at Ancker Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

We wish to express our sympathy to Estella Albrecht, '38, who was called from the conference at Watertown, Wisconsin, to attend the funeral of her brother.

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EXCHANGE Like the Bethany Scroll, we wonder how our student publication could exist if it weren't for the outside support we receive. If we had to rely on student subscriptions to cover costs, we'd just fold up. Very often outsiders who know our college or have attended it subscribe more readily than some of our students. Why don't we interest more people in our Messenger?

"The enrollment in Christian schools has in late years increased considerably," we are happily able to quote from the Academy Echo. "Everywhere these schools have been expanding from humble beginnings to institutions which come up ; 0 every standard of the world.

This trend toward Christian education shows that Christian parents are becoming increasingly aware of the value of the parochial school. For they are beginning to realize that it is the parochial school which most effectively carries on the training which the child receives in the home. The author then proceeds to compare the public with the parochial schools. pointing out that the one essential requisite present in the latter is the Word of God, which aims to develop in each and every student a true Christian character.

We would like to have the assurance that this increase in enroll. ment in Christian institutions is not only a local, but a nationwide condition. However, we realize that there are still many of our Lutheran parents who must yet be convinced of the advantages Christian education holds for their children.

"It must have been Carlyle who was the first to say that history is after all little more than the biography of great men. He asserted that it was 'Hero' who gathered up in his single personality the ideals and operating forces of any age, lending to them the dynamic of his personality, anti so made them effective in the life of the race. The observer is re-

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minded of the historical cases of unification and consequent improvement of conditions in various countries. In Asia Attila or Genghis Khan meant that the hordes of central Asia no longer should remain in subjection to the limitations of their barbaric lot, but should rise in richer civilizations. Arabian tribes became masters of the Near East for a thousand years when the Prophet of Islam finally completed the job of unification. The same factors that produced such leaders and the present-day erratic genius of Mussolini and Hitler are at work in the United States today.

Again that human characterrstic of being €asily interested and naturally not skeptical (is evident)."

We agree with the College Reporter that" 'emotional sentimentalists' can say all they wish about how long a way we've com€ in €nligh tening the masses to such influences, but nevertheless the first assumption stands-human beings are still human.

Witness the way in which the mob was hypnotized by a dominant and self-assertive personality some short time ago by Huey Long." The gullibility of the American public has long been a prey of schemers who, wise in th€ arts of mob psychology, succeed in gaining a following among even our best educated countrymen.

"Did you ever stop to observe the facial €xpressions of your table-mates at th€ breakfast table?" asks the Spectator.

"Are you one of those who enjoys looking at the effects of th€ sandman?

But why should .he majority of our student body provide this entertainment for those certain few who 'wak€ up' before breakfast?

Despite the fact that term papers are due, that the mid-quarter tests are bothering you, and that you were only second highest in that last test --keep smiling!"

Remember, it costs you nothing!

Why don't our newspapers present the truth, th€ whole truth, and nothing but the truth in presenting modern situations? The Spectator informs us: "The glaring headlines of the daily papers, although principally intended to increase the demand for th€ paper, have the effect of arousing the passions and of confusing the thinking.

Th€y also serve as vicious propaganda against Germany, the same kind of propaganda which drew us into the World War. . . .

Let us be careful not to pass judgment befol'€ we know the facts."

It is well for us i o keep this in mind when we read newspaper accounts of political situations, both European and American.

"Ulysses knew beforehand that th€ irresistible song of the sirens would lure him on to the rocks unless he reasoned a way out. He, therefore, filled the ears of his crew with

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'WaX',and had himself tied to the mast before coming within 'range- ,of the sirens' voices." Their song caused Ulysses to command that the ship be- turned toward the irresistible singer, but he was powerless to act, and his crew couldn't hear. He thus overcame this obstacle by reason.

Throughoutthe ages, 'nations, like Ulysses, have attempted to overcome by reason the even more irresistible melody of" war . .. "; .: Today as in 1914 those same war sirens sing; and reason is still employed to out-wi t them. But reason is not sufficient.

To he successful it must be supplemented' QY God's blessing."

In connection with this quotation from the Spectator, we might mention an article inthe Concordia Cornet concerning the "war of 1938": "With the attention of'th.e American people concentrated on foreign difficulties, a problem nearly as complex as the European ,~i.tuat'iq,n, nearly as sinister as the Chino-Japanese confiict, was and is actually in progress within the borders of our own .country. :In 193'7 death by automobile accidents wiped out over 39,000 people arid one and one-half million more were injured. -No iiew,spaper gives this fact headline space; no public opinion is aroused to arrest in its infancy this wholesale bloodshed 'and 103s of life and to 'make the world Safe for democracy.'

To be sure, a matter-of-fact account of an auto-mishap 'is g'iv-en space in some isolated corner of the front page of the newspapers nearly every day. Put they are too superficial.

The average .reader does not read between the lines of these accoun s. He does not translate the dry, maUer-of-bet newspaper story into a reality of blood and agony. .

During 18 months of the World War approximately 50,000 members of the A. E. F, were killed or died of wounds and an additional 180,000 were injured. . Twenty years later The American populace in sixteen months behind the wheels of their automobiles are responsible for a death rate of 53,000 people and the injury of one and onehalf million more. many tens of thousands of them being permanently criupled.

What is the remedy 7 La ws 7 The statute books are filled with laws. Penalties 7 They are too light; they fail to check offenders.

The public 7 It is too busy making money. _ The press and the magazines 7 They are doing what they can. . Perhaps in the future some large oil corporation, in addition to the services already rendered to its g8S and oil customers. will install a brain checking s'~rvice. Then as you drive up to the station, the attendant WIll step up to the car, and ask cheerfully, 'Check vour brains, mister 7' and then. 'Your supply looks rather low.' With the aid of soecially designed apparatus, and a valve behind the ear of the driver, the station attendant will then zo about making; a refill. But that is only visionary.

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and sustained realization that every time he steps into his automobile, death gets in beside him, hopefully waiting his chance." Will we ever, succeed in checking this ever.present menace?

We know that silence is golden everywhere, but especially so in the collegelibrary. Why can't we abide by the "Silence" poster which greets our eyes in various conspicuous places? Like the Spectator, we wish to say that a library is the place to study, and not a room in which to gather for conversation.

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For those of us who attended D. M. L. C. last year and preceding years, the Maroonand White offers an item of especial interest. "Besides the many new faces in the student body, there is still another at Concordia this year which is also new to the students. Those who have had occasion to go to the hospital have already become acquainted with the new nurse, Mrs. Wagner. ., Mrs. Wagner came to Fort Wayne from New DIm, Minnesota, her former re,sidence. The new nurse is thoroughly qualified for her position. She received her training at the Lutheran Hospital in York, Nebraska, and has had many years of experience. . . Mrs. Wagner's cheerful disposition and her attractive personality will undoubtedly cause her to be a great favorite with the students and call forth their full cooperation." We also extend to you our best wishes, Mrs. Wagner, and wish you success in your new position.

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COLLEGE NOTES The students of D. M. L. C. have certainly been enjoying the benefits of the movie machine owned by the college.

Our English teachers this fall procured for our enjoyment and-education three motion pictures based on famous literary works: namely, Little Men, The Lady of the Lake, and The Scarlet Letter.

Since Roland Bode was asked to leave his class to become a teacher at Glencoe,the III Normal Class decided to give him a sendoff. It was kept a deep, dark secret from Roland, so there couldn't have been anyone quite so surprised as -he when he came down his own back steps in the dark to be greeted with a chorus of "Surprise" from his classmates assembled there. It all happened the evening of October 15, just a day before his work began, but they all enjoyed the lunch and the evening of entertainment at his home.

This year Prof. Backer has arranged for a concert course to be rendered in our auditorium. The first concert, that of the famous colored lyric soprano, Catherine Van Buren, was given on October 27. Dr. Erich Soratin, a violinist, will appear here, January 16, and Franz Bofors, a pianist, will give a concert March 12.

Miss Van Buren was assisted by her accompanist, Walter Anderson, in the followingprogram: 1. Aria di Polissena from Radamisto Handel-Bibb Aria di Poppea from Agrippina Handel-Bibb 2. Gretchen am Spinnrade Schubert Sandmaennchen-A German folk tune in lullaby form Brahms Treue Liebe Brahms

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La Girometta-A Venetian Street Song of 16th Century Louise

Sibella Charpentier

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Allelujah Magdalen at Michael's Gate Partoral

Mozart Liza Lehman La Forge

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Polonnaise from Mignon Je Suis Titania

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Weepin' Mary Arr. by H. T. Burleigh New Born Again Arr. by W. C. Heilman Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Chile Arr. by H. T. Burleigh

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On November 2, the faculty again provided a Hallowe'en party for the student body. To give the III Normals some practice, they were put in charge of the entertainment; and since it was -raining, that had to take place in the gymnasium. Later fried wieners were served in the kitchen instead of the usual roasted ones.

The next evening, November 3, the II Normals took the example of the illustrious III Normal Class in giving one of their class members a send-off. Joe Ferg was the victim for whom they threw a party.

The program of the Phi Delta Sigma Literary Society, given November 12, was as follows: Poem: First Impressions of Chemistry

Lorraine Gamm

Speech: Pasteur

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Playlet Piano Solo

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Playlet.

Speech: Edison

Bernice Jaster

Songs: Night Divine Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son

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Poem: You Can Tell a Good Chemist

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Marguerite ;Bleck

After existing for several years as a more or less, o~gan~ ized body, the Girls Glee Club finally decided it needed aconstitution.

Therefore it is now an organized r'b0dy with officers under the new name, Aeolian Chorus. ',,'.:': .~.". :~

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Th€ city of New Ulm now has a broadcasting studio in connection with th€ Mankato radio station, KYSM. Becaus€ of that, our large choir had an opportunity to broadcast a short program on the afternoon of N ovember 20.

Our annual Christmas program will take place on Tuesday, December 20, 1938, at 7 :30 P. M. and will be as follows: 1.

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The Christmas Story Recitation: Rub€n Bode Organ: Henry Krenz

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Herbei, 0 ihr Glaeubigen Organ: Naomi Sauer Reuter

0 Sancrissima (Variations) Henry Krenz

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Glory to God in th€ Highest

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Let us all with Gladsom€ Voice Organ: Edgar Wehausen Prof. E. R. Bliefernicht

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Christmas

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CO-ED NOTES Bang! Bang! sounds the hammer as the II Normal girls finish decorating the reception room for the Christmas party tonight. Since no one is allowed to enter this room until the party begins, I'll listen through the key-hole for some information.

Ruth Meyer says to Doris Walther, "I hope the lunch tonight will be as good as that pheasant supper we had downtown on October 7."

Esther Gruendemann is sitting quietly in a chair, looking at a German book. She doesn't know whether a smelter in German is a Schmaelzer or Schmelzer.

Trude Lutz and Evie Hunt think they have done the most work, but they spent most of their time trying to sing School Days.

Hark, the bells of Christmas ringing Joy and gladness to us bringing.

So begins the poem that Hazel Steinberg is writing for this occasion. This isn't a' Saturday night either. You see, Hazel writes one poem every Saturday night of the year.

Vona Reed merely looks on. all her usual ambition away.

The tonsillectomy took

Wilma Schultz is so entwined in the light cords and tinsel that she resembles a Christmas tree. "Help me out of this mess in order that I can see the 'eating-building,' " is Wilma's plea.

The occupants now leave the room until the party begins.

After the nine o'clock bell rings, the big moment arrives. Ruth Koeninger rushes in to find the best seat. To have the desk bottom fall out in a Symbolics class is embarrassing enough for her.

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What's that jiggling around on the next best chair?

It's Lenore Thurow telling the exciting story of the cute pigs she saw at Sioux Falls. She can imitate three pigs squealing at the same time.

Ruth Gehlhar isn't enjoying the party much. If the phone rings, once again she'll have to do her best to explain the correct teaching procedure to two certain gentlemen.

The program is opened with a poem by Marguerite Bleck. This is the poem she recites with her sweet childish voice: Eeny, meeny, miny, mo, Whither will dear Santa go?

Up and down our chimney, oh, Wonder if he'll be full of snow.

Eeny, meeny, miny, mo.

This is followed by a ,solo by Lorraine Gamm. Bernice Jaster plays the accompaniment.

I think it would be much improved if Bernice would use organ 28.

Marvel Fuhrmann, Ruth Petzke, and Elvira Zimdars make a noise that is supposed to be a trumpet.

It was a good imitation the day of the Minnesota-Wisconsin football game.

During the singing of Christmas carols by the entire group, Florence Berg's typewriter is used as a metronome.

Since Florence Oehlke likes to shag, she is Santa tonight.

Ruth Priesz receives the first gift. It is a match and a marshmallow.

Ruth has become famous for knowing how to toast a marshmallow over a match.

The next package, with a tag "from Solid" goes to Geraldine Boelter. "Solid" is Lenore Thurow',s new signature.

Geraldine receives a fresh stick of gum. Now she can try once more to wind it around herself.

A pair of socks is Sis Birkholz's present. She had to go barefoot at the Hallowe'en party, and as a result one big toe was stepped on.

Vernice Seibel gets one piece of candy in a box. It looks so good that she forgets the number of calories it contains, and the diet is a thing of the past.

Santa Florence hands the last gift to Gladys Lindloff.

Gladys is surprised to see a piece of birthday cake just like the cake she received in October.

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When it is time for lunch, Ethel Zimmerman is sure her pumpkin will make its appearance in a pie. A kind farmer gave Ethel a pumpkin to use for a jack-o-lantern, but she thought it would make a better pie.

Toody Birkholz drinks the most cocoa. Since she has never had a sick tray, this is the one time she can have her share of cocoa at Hillcrest Hall.

After the napkins have been autographed and a few more carols are sung, all the co-eds join in saying, "A very Merry Christmas to all!"

LOCALS LOCALS "What's Schultz got that we haven't got?" ask the boys as they read the Messenger. It seems that he's hardly ever failed to make the "Locals" column. Since he's such a veteran, then nothing could be better than to have him at the head of the parade. This time he went to extreme pains to makÂŹ the column, for he broke his leg in a practice football game. Does he ever enjoy the attention he gets because of it! There's nothing he enjoys more than to make the boys take their time, just because he's ahead on cru tches, when we know all along that he can cut along at a fair speed. We noticed that he made one professor stare with astonishment at the last football game, when he passed up some fellows who had only two legs to run with. Yes, sir, he's our candidate for fullback on the All-American team of injured football players. Very seldom will you see a more colorful figure on crutches.

The fellow who runs Schultz a close second for getting his name in the news is Schmeltzer, who shows very good promise of making an excellent professor some day. Just the other night he forgot to come to supper; last week he walked into class smoking a cigarette; and most of the time he's getting his practice periods mixed up with some one else's, much to the chagrin of our "hard-working" music-hall inspectors.

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That spirit seems to have taken hold on his room, too, for Kru-eger tried to brush his t-eeth with his shoe-brush.

Muenkel was also infected with it for one tragic moment one Saturday night. but-oh well, you know about that.

Gerlach is another fellow that makes us wonder.

He still thinks that "Locals" has something to do with operations. But he does have a habit that mak-es some of us envy him. He does things in his sleep that he's too lazy to do when he's awake. A few nights ago he woke up to find himself all equipped to take a shower bath.

Have you noticed how the looks of the I Normal boys have improved since they forgot to put blades in their razors '? We don't like to make accusations, but we do have a hunch that one or two used eyeorow pencil on that upper lip.

How that old saying, "Birds of a feather flock together," fits Morton.

"When it rains, it pours," Schroeder!

Still, you can hardly call those-feathers!

At least once a year we report a case of some student falling on his head. In this issue we have two. Gordon Fuerstenau tried to take the steps too fast and did a very graceful, if not successful, backward somersault.

It was some time before Muenkel found him at the foot of the stairs with a sweet expression on his face, "listening to the birdies."

The other 'one-pointer' was Kusske.

Rumor has it that he was trying to hang by his heels from a bar when he began his power dive. Only a few stitches were required.

Another casualty in the dormi tory was' "Reinie" Nolte's.

He was trying to open a door when applied pressure from the inside slammed it shut, and "Reinie" was pinched.

Moral: N ever try to open a door by backing against it.

Now it's time that we report a few absences from our midst.

Roland Bode accepted a call to teach at Glencoe, Minnesota, for the remainder of this school year. He will finish his education next year. Joe Ferg left to attend a state teachers college in Wisconsin.

Good luck, Boys!

RubenBode filled in for two weeks at Willow Creek during the illness of the teacher there.

Was Prof. Sauer ever glad to see him back, for you -all know that old saying, "When the Buck's away, the fuchses will play."

At this writing "Bob" Meyer's filling in a temporary vacancy created when David Ceil resigned at Corvuso, Min nesota,

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We enjoyed a very quiet Hallowe'en this year. That is, we didn't hear anything, but how Prof. Sauer's car got up on the steps in front of the administration building and how the college truck happened to he barring the entrance to the kitchen November 1 we can't figure out. "Doc" Krenz, the assistant dean of men, couldn't have done it, because the doors of his rooms were tied shut that night. It must be that the "profs" cars have "wanderlust."

One Wednesday evening several wandered from their places and exchanged

cushions with other cars.

With all these petitions floating around, wouldn't it be a good idea to start another asking for more time to dress in the morning?

Then some of the boys wouldn't have to wear their pajamas to class. What a variety of colors was being displayed for a while, but we didn't mind "Salty" Schroeder's, because his matched.

Did you ever see such dirty hands ? "No dirty hands. at all; that walnut stain just won't come off," say f'uchses Bauer and Kunde.

The football team was rewarded for its stalwart playing in its last game by a banquet at "Bill" Muesing's. Every one enjoyed himself especially when the ice cream was; passed around, and when Schmelzer showed them how to sing "Ich bin ein Musikant."

P. S. Mgr. Edgar Wehausen was there, too. He reported to us that Prof. Voecks had to leave because he was suffering from palpitation of the heart.

Several professors had all the pheasant they wanted this year, but that didn't help the cause of those unexcused periods on the part of the hunters one bit.

Have you noticed how queer Scharlemann is acting since the election? Often he goes around mumbling to himself, "Stassen hasn't a chance: Wanna bet?" Yes, he was loyal to the Farmer-Labor party to the end.

Temptation has been too great for "Bull" Horn; so he has to make quite regular payments to "Peanuts" Greve and Kujath.

It seems he made some sort of bet with them, but he overestimated his own will power.

Schmelzer certainly is a loyal Michigan fan! He made a bet with "Joey" Matteck that Michigan would defeat Alabama this year. Neither team ever crossed the MasonDixon line this year. His lapse of memory probably came from the time when some one loosened the springs on his bed, and he took a very unceremonious ride to the floor.

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Netzke read somewhere that you can "wear your heart on your sleeve." Just to be a little different, he wears his on his lapel. How he does treasure it!

Only a few days left till Christmas vacation. For many of us it will be our last one from D. M. L. C. At least this is the last time we'll get to write about it, for in the next issue the new staff will take over. Here's wishing them the, best of success!

Merry Christmas

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FOOTBALL Team Slow in Early Season Our 1938 football team did not quite have the stuff it takes to win a game. Although the line was fairly heavy, the backs were unable to make many gains through it until late in the season. This was caused by the fact that many boys were quite inexperienced, and by the time the last game rolled along they were beginning to learn what football is all about.

Although many injuries were not prevalent during the season, a fractured ankle of Melville Schultz, hard-driving half, was a large factor in keeping D. M. L. C. from scoring.

Another great jolt came to the team when A. Moldenhauer, veteran end, was advised by physicians to give up football hecause of an injured shoulder.

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Stiff Three-Game Schedule The Luther team opened its 1938 season on September 26, by traveling to Faribault, where it encountered a 32-0 defeat against Shattuck academy. The outstanding play of the game was Everest's 65-yard touchdown romp. Bad punts were Luther's greatest set-back.

M. T. C. Frosh Down D. M. L. C. 21-0 On October 7, D. M. L. C. was destined for "its second defeat of the season against a strong freshman college team.

Improvement on the Luther team was great since the Shattuck battle, but not enough to ward off that hard-hitting horde from Mankato. Luther had but one chance to score; this occurred in the first quarter, when the starting second string took the ball to the fifteen-yard line. A fumble caused by over-anxiety was recovered by Mankato and punted deep into Luther territory.

Bad punts, one of which was blocked, were the cause for two Mankato scores. The third SCOTewas obtained when Freddie Youngman galloped across the goal from the twenty-five yard line.

Sf. Mary's Ekes Out 6-0 Win D. M. L. C. ended its grid season on November 4, by playing by far-the best game of the season against a strong St. Mary's eleven. Although this best was not good enough to win the game, fans were well pleased by the improvement Luther showed over the two previous games. The boys really played football! The entire first half was Luther's; the team was able to make seven first downs to the Saints' two, and was twice in scoring position. Intercepted passes halted the scores on both occasions. Luther's loss of several valuable play-ers in the first half gave St. Mary's the edge in the second half. After four successive drives from the six yard line by Rothmeier, the one-man Saint team, the Sleepy Eye ÂŤrld outfit was able to push only the nose of the ball across the white line. At two other instances did the undefeated Greens knock at the Maroons' door for a score, but they were successfully halted both times-once on the one foot line. It was only Ro hmeier's passing, kicking, running, and plugging up the holes on defense which enabled the Greens to score and kept the Hilltoppers from scoring.

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The lineup: D.M.L.C. Horn Scharlemann Spaude Mueller Fuerstenau Greve Nolting Kujath Birkholz Rolloff Muesing

St. Mary's Bertrand Clark Bertrand Maxwell Senesac Gulden Rammer Soukup

LE LT LG C RG RT

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Rothmeier

LH RH FB

P. S. Minnesota 21, Wisconsin O! in the Big Ten?

Peters Robinson Is Wisconsin still

BASKETBALL On November 8, thirty-seven men reported for basketball. After three days of scrimmage, Coach Voecks cut the squad to thirteen.

On looking the boys over, it is hard to say how they will come out in their hard fifteen-game schedule. As things look at present, the starting lineup will be as follows: Horn and Mischke at forward, Fuerstenau and Mueller at guard, and Paul Nolting very likely at center.

Schedule November 2l-M. T. C. Freshman, there.

December 2-Bethany, there.

December 9-Bethel, there.

December 10-Concordia, there.

December l6-Tracy, here.

January 10-Worthington, there.

February 3-Bethel, here.

February 10-Concordia, here.

March I-Shattuck, here.

Return games may be expected with Shattuck and Tracy; and games with Rochester Junior College, Mankato Commercial College, and Waldorf will be played on convenient dates.

The intra-mural basketball games were opened November 19 with the freshman-sophomore game. The freshmen won by a SCOI'eof 30-17.

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JOKES Singer: Friend: Singer:

I received between 95 and a 100 requests.

I only saw 5.

Well, isn't that between 95 and 100?

Irishman: Do you know that when a native of Ireland came over to America, he could move as much dirt with a wheelbarrow as an average American could move with a team of horses and a scraper?

American: . Yes, but I'll bet his father came from America.

In and Out Office boy (to employer): Mr. Betts outside wants to see the junior partner.

Junior Partner: Not in; I owe him five dollars.

Senior Partner: Show him in; he owes me ten dollars.-Ex. No Fooling Physics Prof: Name a great time saver.

Sophomore: Love at first sight.-Ex.

How Long?

"Ted," said the sweet young thing who had been taken to see her first football match, "how long does a man have to he a halfback before they make him a fullback?"-Ex.

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Itchy City Man (to farmer): Why are those bees flying around so frantically?

Farmer: I.guess they have hives.-Ex. Revenge City Chap: Say, what's the matter with the train service here? That engineer breezed past without stopping.

Station Master: Aw, he's mad at me 'cause I wouldn't give him a chaw of tobacco yesterday.-Ex. Sandy Again We are reminded of the Aberdonian who went into a shop and bought a briefcase.

"Shall I wrap it up?" asked the clerk.

"Oh, no, thank you," replied Sandy; "just put the paper and string inside."-Ex. Here and Hair "Isn't it a fact," asked the customer in the barber chair, "that very few men escape baldness?"

"Yes," replied the barber; "it's hair today and gone tomorrow." -Ex. Tender-Hearted Freshie: We sure have a fine landlady. She saved me the most tender part of the chicken when I was late for dinner yesterday."

Soph: "What part was that?"

Freshie: The gravy.-Ex. Jealous Referee: Here, here! No fighting on the football field.

Defensive Player: Did you hear what he said?

Quarterback: I only called the signal.

Defensive Player: Signal, nothing! That was my girl's telephone number.

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CONTENTS LITERARY Rejoice

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A Roman Elementary

School

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The Mathers and the Witches

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EDITORIALS We Demand Our Rights

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Fashion

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EXCHANGE

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REJOICE!

Let our glad Hosannas rise To our God above the skies.

Death for us has lost its sting" So rejoice, ye Christians, sing ..

Christ who came all men to save Has arisen from the grave, And our fear of it is stilled; Now our hearts with joy are filled.

'I'herefore let our hymns resound To the Lamb who now is crowned.

Let us ever sing His praise Who now rules through endless days.

-Hazel

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A ROMAN ELEMENTARY

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SCHOOL

Roman education should interest us greatly in that it directly connects the education of ancient Greece with that of the modern. Western world. Greek learning plays a large part in the curricula of our schools today, but none of this Hellenic culture reached us urrtil 'it was tempered by the practicality of the Roman nation. .

During the city-state (or earlier) period of Roman history, education was uninfluenced by Hellenic learning. The necessity of this newly organized country to defend itself against 'its neighbors laid the basis for i'ts simple, domestic, moral, and tradi tional education. Then, too, Roman character was directly opposite to that of the Hellenes; the former worshipped the useful things in life while the latter worshipped the beautiful.

No definite system of education was adopted, but training of a .practical sort was carried on in the home. The mother's knee was the school bench and she, herself, the' teacher.

From her 'the Roman child learned all that he knew about morals, religion, and reading. Occasionally, an older member of the family, but one who was equally as trustworthy in character as the mother, was given care of the children. Extreme care was taken that che children lived only in the presence of models of proper speech behaviour. Their recreation and games were carefully superintended. The object of this careful training was to bring out the inert tendencies of a child in order tnat his bent of mind might be determined and, according to it, a suitable life profession be chosen for him.

Very little of literary value entered into early Roman education. The Laws of the Twelve Tables alone were memorized. This in itself proves their lack of literary masterpieces, for the Laws of the Twelve 'Tables are of no literary consequence today.

In this period the Roman child learned by imitating Dr observing a model. As has been shown, we firs); tne child observed those around him in his home; then the father took him along to the forum, to the camp, and to the courts.

Cato may be used as a good example of the importance of the father in this early period of education. He felt his servants unfit to teach his son, so he taught him to read himself. He also showed him how to ride, to fight in armor, to box, to swim. He also wrote histories for his son in order that he might know of h'1S ancestors and famous countrymen at first hand.

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By the end of the Republic, Greek influence had spread over Italy. The period of Graeco-Roman education followed.

Hellenic culture was conquering in its turn the people that had conquered Greece politically. Greek slaves became the teachers of Roman children in view of their higher intellect and culture. A system of elementary, secondary, and rhetorical schools developed.

We will center our interest on the elementary school.

Such schools were common throughout Italy and were attended by children from the ages of seven to twelve. It is quite certain that both boys and girls attended these .schools -often the same one.

At first these schools were of a private nature and teachers, called "literati", conducted them at their homes.

In most cases the schoolroom was a roofed but unwalled porch. Occasionally, however, the flat roof of the house, which was left entirely open, served as the schoolroom. The arrangement of the class was such that it sat before the Iiterator on rows of wooden benches. The litera tor sat on a raised chair (cathedra) before his class. In some cases the sides of the room were curtained and hung with pictures, ta:blets, maps, and lined with statues of famous men.

Since these schools were of a private nature, the teachers received no set salary but lived on the fees paid them by their pupils, The sum per child seems to have been an equivalent to eight cents a month in American money. It was not until the last years of the Principato that education came under state control and .schools were municipally supported. The literati were not of very high social standing since they were usually slaves or freedmen who had failed in other occupations. They belonged to a very poor class since they depended on the generosity of their pupils. This was the general rule, but in exceptional cases literatl received positions as court teachers and, in that case, becarne wealthy. The children of the nobility seldom attended the public schools because they (the schools) were felt to be of low moral quality.

A pupil was always accompanied by his "pedagogus", a Greek slave or freedman into whose care was left the upbringing of his 'charge. This took all responsibiltty from the hands of the parents and resulted in moral degeneracy of Roman youth. For the speech and behaviour of a slave were not of such a responsible character as would have been those of the parents had they needed to answer for their child's upbringing.

Girls, likewise, were put in the hands of a Greek female slave. The duties of ihese pedagogi ineluded attendance at school with their charges and using

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as sole medium of conversation with the children the Greek language.

Should we be inclined to attend a school session with a Roman boy, we would have to arise at a very unseemly hour, for Roman schools began before the cock-crow, by lamplight, and continued, except for a brief noon recess, throughout the day. The early hour at which it was customary DO open school was evidently annoying to sleeping neighbor:s, for epigrammatist Martial wrote in regard to his teacher-neighbor that he would do better to close his school than to keep all his neighbors awake all of the night.

The three subjects taught in the elementary schools were reading, writing, and arithmetic.

The first step in teaching reading was learning ithe alphabet, both in and out of order. Then followed reading by syllables. 'The teacher pronounced syllables dearly and distinctly, and the class repeated them in chorus.

Writing was begun on the wax tablet, impressions being made with the stylus. First the teacher drew a letter and .then the child followed the groove that was cut with his stylus. Then again the teacher guided the child's hand in writing. As the child became more proficient in the art, he abandoned the wax tablet and was allowed to write on scraps of used paper with a pen. (A characteristic of Latin books was that 'they contained writing on only one side of the page. The other side was left blank.)

Memory selections consisted of proverbs. The teacher dictated to the pupils both selections to be memorized and exercises in spelling.

As for arithmetic-it was considered very important and was studied more thoroughly than in Greece. Counting was carried on by using the fingers and also the abacus -a device used for calculation by means of sliding counters along rods.

In some larger schools students were soon divided into classes according to their accomplishments, but all grades were yet taught in one room by one teacher. The value of motivating schoolwork was realized by some literati and the result was the awarding of prizes in the shape of beautiful, rare books to pupils who distinguished themselves in their class work. The beginners were coaxed to attentiveness and industry 'by the teacher through sweets and tasty tidbits.

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the room, But, despite all these requisites and customs, the order of Roman schools was no more perfect than it is today. For we hear that, an the whole, discipline was very severe even in the elementary schools, The rod was the chief disciplinary force and was used on the palms of the culprit's outstretched hands. More feared than the rod, or ferule was 'the many-thonged whip, called the "scutica", which w~s used on the stripped back of the more guilty culprit. One classmate held his feet whi'le another pinned his shoulders down. Meanwhile, the teaoher inflicted the punishment in the presence of the rest of the school. Such whippings were so frequent at a certain elementary school in Rome that the neighbors of the teacher requested him to spare the rod a little more and use peaceful methods, for the noise was maddening. Free use of corporal puniehment was advocated by the Stoics as is evident from the quotation of Menander that "the man who has not been flogged is not trained".

The Roman school children had their holidays as well as American children today. A summer vacation of four months, from the Ides of June to the Ides of October, was allowed the elementary schools. The Saturnalia (corresponding to our Christmas) allowed a five to seven day vacation, while the Quinquatriae in March gave a five day recess.

All market days (Nundinae) , which occurred every eighth day, were holidays. The many religious and public festivals interspersed holidays throughout the year. Since the school course was ended in March, in many cases the teacher received his yearly pay from his pupils at this time. Such was the case in those schools where monthly payments were not customary.

Thus we may summarize the general characteristics of the Roman elementary school in its primitive, domestic state and in its more advanced systematized form. Greek learning and Roman practicality combined to give a more efficient school system than had 'been established heretofore, and one that was greatly to influence succeeding educational systems of succeeding civilizations. We have been able to use the Roman elementary school as a fine example of this Graeco-Roman education and, by comparing many of its characteristics, that have been enumerated here, with those of later Western schools, can see its influence on the development of education.-Lenore Thurow '39.

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THE MATHERS AND THE WITCHES The Bible says, "Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live."

On this direction, John Cotton, as early as 1641, drew up a group of laws, each based upon Scrdpture, for (the execution of witches. Although their character called for laws based upon English laws, -the colonists preferred to lean on the la w of Moses.

There is no evidence that shows that as early as this time there were already wi tches detected.

The first colony to have a law which punished witches was the Plymouth Colony, although no one in this colony was ever executed as a witch.

The colonists believed a witch to be a haggard old woman who lived 'in the forest or on a hillside, who had a black cat or :two, who used two or three broomsticks, and who owned a number of imps.

Witchcraft had been detected in England.

In 1644-45 a certain Mauthew Hopkins professed to be a witch-finder.

He traveled throughout England collecting some two hundred rewards of twenty shillings, which was his price pel' witch. From 1648 to 1653 .there were thirty witches executed in England.

'Toward the latter pant of the century, the trials of witches showed a marked decline.

Many books were written on the subject of witchcraft.

At various times Increase and Cotton Mather refer to thirty books on this subject which definitely defended it. In Cotton Mather's collection of books was found one which tended to prove that there were no wI~['ches. This was written by Reginald Scot, who had no belief in witches or ithe guileness of human beings.

Some of the colonies of New England had no such superstitions, but colonies like New Haven, Hartford, Boston and various places in Pennsylvania executed many men and women, charging them with witchcraft.

The Salem persecutions were Ithe most numerous and terrible.

Even men and women of high standing were accused.

No wi tch, however, was burned in Ameri-ca. One man was pressed to death, most of those accused were hanged.

The people believed that the Indians were people of the devil and that this country was the devil's province.

At Salem village, a small settlement which is now the town called Danvers, the number of those accused exceeded the hundred mark. Up to .that time there had been frequent rumors of witches, but those who had been accused and

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were acquitted.

The hysteria of Salem was the result of a meeting of a few young girls once a week to learn what magic a estIndian slave workman could teach them. The first children to be afflicted were Elizabeth Parris and Abigail Williams, a daughter and a niece of the Reverend Samuel Parris, the pastor of the Salem village church. ,Parris sent his own daughter away to friends, and he stayed there at Salem preaching vehement sermons, Witnessing against many of those who were accused, and often encouraging the afflicted children. He is said to .have caused a large share of the Salem hysteria.

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The afflicted children went about accusing innocent people and saying 'that they saw a Iittle black man, who they said was the devi'l, stalking through the streets of the village, sitting on their bedposts at night.

These children frothed at the mouths, vomited, threw their legs, arms, and necks out of joint, and were always saying that they were being pinched and bitten.

These girls must have been flattered that they could gain [the attention of the entire colony. Further encouraged

by Parris and neighboring ministers, they kept on astonishing their audiences with more weird performances.

They first accused a poor woman by the name of Goody Good, who kept a tavern. The girls called out to her, "Witch," and she was directly taken to jail. Seeing how successful they were, the girls proceeded next ,to' accuse prominent women who led pious lives. Of course, the accusations of this hysterical group were never questioned, so all whom they accused were looked upon as witches, taken to court, tried, found guilty, and finally hanged, Many were kept in jail for months, dragged back and forth from the Boston jail Ito the Salem courtroom. They were often forced to wear chains.

The ablest man of all who led the persecutions was William Stoughton, who at one time refused to become assistant minister to Richard Mather.

He believed that those who were executed not for being witches but for refusing to admit themselves witches really condemned themselves and that this was the greatest proof of ,their guilt. Gotton Mather upheld this declaration.

The ministers thought it was their duty to seek out and help convict Ithe children of Satan. Cotton Mather lived in a state of feverish â&#x201A;Ź:lrcitement. He prayed to be delivered from all enchantment from the devil. He offered to take any six of the afflicted girls into his house and effect their cure by fasting and prayer. He believed that the deviL was

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abroad, that the afflicted were his agents, and that something ought to be done.

Soon the people 'began to realize their mistake and began to doubt Ithe existence of witches. Many now were tried but were found innocent. At one time the court tried fifty-two, and all but three were cleared. These were saved by a reprieve from Governor Phips. Many of the ministers who upheld the persecutions lost 'their positions and were rejected by their people.

In 1688 John Goodwin called in the ministers of the town to help him conquer the afflictions of .his children, due to their having been bewitched. Cotton Mather thoroughly investigated this case. .He regarded the actions of the four Goodwin children as impelled by some mysterious force.

These children were taken with fits, their limbs and jaws were thrown out of joint, and sometimes their necks were seemingly broken. They would not go to bed when sent; they 'Were rude to their elders; they barked like dogs and acted like puppies. They were said ,to have flown across the room like geese. (One flew across the room twenty feet, none seeing her touch the floor.)

Cotton Mather prayed for these children. He took the oldest girl home with him. She would walk as if chains were tied to her legs, she would be choked by an invisible rope, and she insisted on jumping down an old well saying that she had to recover some silver which she imagined to be at the bottom. This girl stated that If she might but steal or be drunk, she would be cured immediately.

On Christmas Day the girl insisted that she was going to keep Christmas with the demons. (At this time the Puritans regarded the keeping of Christmas as' pagan and irreligJious.)

On this day she became very drunk and when she came out of her drunken stupor, she was well again. Cotton Mather perfected this deliverance by three days of prayer . . Increase Mather devoted part of his, book "Illustrious Providences" (published in 1684) to cases of witchcraft, since it was .the subject for the attention of divines and of scientists.

It is amazing that the career of Cotton Mather was not injured because of the stand he took against witches. He took the same scand that many did in those days. He believed that there were witches, there was a devil, and the quickest 'way to relieve the afflicted was to discourage the devil. He remained an honored preacher, much sought after. He preached frequently even in Salem, 'where opposition against the witches took a strong hold. There is no doubt that the Mathers were a strong influence at that time.-Ruth Meyer '40.

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Volume XXIX

March 1939

No.3

-: The Messenger Staff :Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Typist Alumni Notes , Exchange CollegeNotes Co-ed Notes Locals Athletics Jokes

Gilbert Fischer George Heckmann Erhardt Wiechmann Morton Schroeder Lois Vangen Charlotte Sauer Loraine Greve Doris Walther Esther Gruendemann Richard Nitz Ferdinand Scharlemann Dorothea Guenther

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"WE DEMAND OUR RIGHTS" "Oh, how I miss those good old days when the men used to treat us like ladies, and not like another man. I remember when they used to bow and take off their hats when _they'd meet us on the street; now they barely nod their heads in greeting.

Why can't men be chivalrous and gentlemanlike as they were when I was a girl?" So speaks a middle-aged woman of [today, and, alas, (or no?) her statementis true. No longer do the men of today treat the women as they did the ladies of 1'900,with respect, admiration, and a real gentleman manner. Why? Although I'm probably "sticking my foot in mv mouth," I'll say that the women 'Oftoday are no longer the l-adiesthey used to be.

What started it all? One of our co-eds gave us a very 200d example of it in one of her essays, when she said, "We demand our tights." During the 19th century, the weaker sex was 'treated as it should be-as ladies; and needless to say they acted their part. Only when a few, noticing how they were respected and treated, thought they'd make use of this privilege to gain more privileges, did the reversal start. They, these spoiled and pampered creatures, began to clamour for their rights.

What rights?

Why equal rights with man, of course. They wanted to be somebody, too. Poor male! He was still the good gentleman; he gave the lady the same rights and privileges that he exercised.

Now she could take his jdb, hold his office, vote for her choice (the good-looking one, usually), wear his clothes, and

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even smoke his tobacco and drink hsi liquor. On top of this, she still wanted to be looked on as a lady. Now the bombshell burst! Exercising the male's rights, the female revealed herself in her true light. She showed that she was just as much a:t home in vulgar mobs as in refined societv. She showed she liked to 'curse, drink, and swear, too. .Is it a wond-er, then, that the male treats 'Women just as he would another male companion?

However, men are slow to learn. Aren't most of the men today fanning a faint spark of hope that there might still be some ladies about? Don't most of them still treat most women with respect and give them unusual privileges?

I'm afraid it's no use. Their equal rights hav-e spoiled the women. Watch when a woman gets on a crowded streetcar. She looks from one man to another with a face that practically shouts at them, "W-ell, are you going to give a lady a seat or not?" An elderly gentleman se,es her, or probably he sees someone back in the "nineties."

Anyway he gets up and offers his seat. She takes it, no word of thanks -nothing.

She expected a seat and got it. The elderly gentleman is brought back to reality. No lady would act thus.

At a theatre a long line is waiting. Along comes an oversized female with a sawed off and hammered down person for a husband. She crowds dnto the line near the ticket booth. A man taps her on the shoulder and says politely, "Madam, it would be no more than fair if you'd start at the end of the line as th-e rest of us did." She flies into a rage and demands that her husband avenge the insult. When he meekly says that the man is right, she begins in a very ladylike manner to beat him up. Ladies-humph!

And so it goes on. The best examples, of our present day "ladies" can be found in the department stores on "Dollar Day." Watch them do everything but goug-e each others' eyes out in an eff'ont to get a, bargain. A man in such a crowd hasn't a chance. If he does succeed in g-etting to the counter, he'll be denounced by ten women for having no manners, and as he hands his purchase to the clerk"whoosh," in zooms some monstrosity before him. It's only a woman who found what she wanted. She looks at the man as if to say, "Don't you know you should let a lady in first, and if you dare come ahead of me I'll scratch your eyes out." Just let the man resist! He'd be an outcast.

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fairly in order to win, but with the women in, more underhand dealings and crookedness have been used in order to win than you or I can imagine. Where women and men compete in sports together, it isn't so bad, but put woman against woman and stand back. No woman can see another one beat her. Witness the feuds among prominent women athletes. I don't think it's asking too much for the women to act like sportsmen if they want to be like men.

Go to a prizefight. Where do the yells come from, "Kill him! Knock his block off! etc.' Where do the screams of delight come from when the first blood is sighted? I don't have to tell you; almost any man will say with disgust, "Them females!"

Our novels of today, those in which you find the loosest morals-yes, a woman wrote them.

And after all that they still want to be treated like ladies. Well, they might as well know that menfolk woud rather treat them like ladies, but they have a little pride-they want the women to act like ladies first.-Adair Moldenhauer '39.

FASHION I haven't the slightest idea when the word "fashion" came into being, but it was an evil day. For thousands of years people got along with something called style, and maybe in another thousand we'll go back to it. I believe style is that thing which gives you the fundamental feeling of a certain period in history. Style doesn't change every month or every year. It changes only as often as there is a real change in the point of view and lives of the people for whom it is produced.

Styles now in 1939, looked back upon after a century, may be a founctional house and comfortable clothes to wear in it. Style doesn't give two whoops whether your comfortable clothes are red or yellow or blue, or whether your bag matches your clothes. Styles give you shorts for tennis because they are practical. Style means the right clothes for your life in your time.

On, top of style there has. arisen a strange and wonderful creature called fashion. You meet it in the form of a horrid little man who tells you that your last winter's coat

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may be in perfect physical condition, but you can't wear it because it hag' a belt and this y-ear "we are not showing belts." Fashion insists that teal blue is chic this season ev-en if it turns you yellow. Fashion persuades millions of women that comfort and good lines are not all th-ey should ask in clothes. Fashion swings the female population this way and that through the magic expression that "they" are wearing such and such this season and you must do likewise. "They" decide everything. I believe one of fashion's best stunts was putting Eugenic hats on all ladies one October several years ago and then whipping them off when all those old feathers had been sold. I'm really convinced that ninety-five per cent of the 'business of fashion is just a means of fooling the public.

Fashion has foisted on Americans and French legend that "all beautiful clothes are designed in France and all women want them," though the Frenchman doesn't know how to design for mass production, or for life in America.

Fashion .has added: "Beautiful clothes change regularly every six months," and the fashionable American worries about whether skirts will be shorter without reference to the shape of her own legs.

Why doesn't the fashion monger ask what you really want, and what is more praotical and attractive for you in your way of life?

The truth is that style changes only with changing habits-slowly.

Any dress which isn't in style for at least three years wasn't any good to begin with. If the wholesale dress business were run for the purpose of creating style instead of fashion, then the general public could have some satisfaction in choosing its clothes. Each individual manufacturer would find out what some portion of the public wants, and would be in a position to say, "H-ere it is, in a good quality at a fair price. Buy it because it's right, not because Adrian showed it last month, but because you'll wear it with pleasure for several y-ears."

Eventually the American woman will refuse longer to be the butt of fashion's joke. She will seriously consider the quality and the usefulness of the "very newest thing."

She will demand, as a first consideration, clothes that are beautiful and comfortable for her, and will idly remark to ninety-five per cent of what she sees, "Away with it."Marion Temple '39.

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ALUMNI NOTES

ALUMNI NOTES The fair month of June may have many followers in the matter of the blushing bride, but there are those among our alumni who prefer to choose their own months.

Helen Plumb, ex '32, for example, started the New Year by being married to Earl Kuuth of Maple Creek, Wisconsin, on the 15th of January. Helen formerly lived at Appleton.

Eric Sievert, '32, and Adelia Schumacher, '33, who have both been teaching at Neilsville,Wisconsin, announced their engagement early in February.

Following on the heels of the New Year, Ronald James -arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sprengeler on January 7. Arthur graduated from D. M. L. C. in 1930and is teaching in St. Paul.

It seems that some collegeromances do last. We have received news of the engagemnt of two of our newer alumni, Ralph Schwanz, '38, of Johnson, Minnesota, and Georgianna Wolf, ex '40. .

To join the ranks of Washington and Lincoln came little Sonja Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ranheirn, nee Louise Baumann, '34. Sonja was born February 15.

Mr. Rarrheim is the principal of .the Gibbon High School.

Gerhard Bode, ex H. S. '32 of Detroit, Michigan, has also taken the fatal step. He married Dorothy Ruhnke, of Troy, Kansas, on December 29.

On St. Valentine's Day Gretchen Kelpe, H. S. '33, changed her name to Mrs. Francis Schmitz. The couplewill take up their residence in Sparta, Wisconsin.

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All ready to follow their good example are Arthur Hinnenthal, H. S. '30, and Oliva SUndt, '36, both of New VIm, who announced their engagement at Christmas.

They plan to be married some time next summer. Oliva has been teaching at Gibbon, Minnesota, for the last two years. Arthur has recently changed his residence to Sheridan, Wyoming.

Another February arrival is Thecla Louise, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Roland Hoenecke, nee Frances Redeker, 32, of Tacoma, Washington. Thecla was born February 11.

Rev. and Mrs. Eldon Bode of Terry, Montana, announce the birth of David Elroy on December 10, 1938. David's father graduated from the high school department of D. M. L. C. in '31.

Heartiest

congratulations to' all!

The Messenger received this answer to its expressionof sympathy at the death of the brother of Estella Albrecht, '38.

Dear Friends at D. M. L. C., Your thoughtful expression of sympathy, which reached me through the Messenger, is deeply appreciated. Next to the hope of an eternal reunion, the kindness of my friends has been the greatest comfort.

Estella Albrecht.

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EXCHANGE Three consecutive issues of the Black and Red carry articles on time. "Time! We all use it-and abuse it. The greatest human blessing and at the same time, man's relentless enemy; time, ever constant, yet ever fickle, but what is it? Time must be alive, because it ever moves. It never sleeps. Or does it sometimes rest and, as we say, stand still when no one is watching?

Or is time merely a machine, impelled by some power not its own? But time doesn't always move at the same speed. Surely not. How fast it moves on the last few days of vacation, and how slow in German or harmony class. But time always moves forward-always at the same even pace." A few suggestions are offered :-T3ike your time and use it. Be punctual.

Don't rush and hurry through life. Take time to enjoy , yourself because "today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday."

The Broadcaster calls our attention to the facts about radio, magazines, and movies. They may be either beneficial or detrimental in furthering our education. "Instead of constantly, and perhaps rightly, condemning the movies for the type of pictures displayed on the screen, the radio for distasteful music and programs, and the magazine for obscene literature, why not approach the problem sanely and objectively and utilize these means in a wholesome and beneficial manner?" Magazines such as the Walther League Messenger and the Crescent, radio programs like the Lutheran Hour, which may now be heard every Sunday afternoon, and

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movies released 'by our church as the "Call of the Cross" and the "Voice of India" are recommended. "Judging from observation, progress has been made along these lines, but the attempts are still in an embryonic and primitive stage."

Sorrowful news comes to us from the Concordia Courrier and from the Maroon and White. Both carry accounts of the death of a studerrt, Richard Lichty, who was attending Concordia Coliege in Milwaukee, passed away December 6, 1938. Bernard Reuter, from the Concordia Junior College at Fort Wayne, Indiana, died on December 23, 1938. The common cause was pneumonia. Both young men were honor students studying for the holy ministry.

Had they lived" they would have been conscientious workers in the Lord's field. But He had something better in store for them and called them home to share the eternal glory and bliss of heaven.

The College Reporter offers interesting comment on the teacher's attitude toward inquisitive children. "Most children are seeking a reason for life-an explanation, a justification, and a way of life. For them, teachers must surpass that vast majority who are dull and mechanical and blank-those who merely teach a subject. These children find themselves on a madly whirling sphere with millions of other creatures, and they wonder why and whither and wherefore. They are out for soul and solution, and not for so much Spanish and spinach and two and two makes four.

What they want to learn is why two and two sometimes make five and what of it. But how many teachers have the candle power to illuminate very much of life-or even the desire-s-or the idea? Too many know only what is in books, What teachers must do for these children is kindle fires of eagerness and enthusiasm. What these children must not be allowed to do is to go out-to have their fires' extinguished.

Insofar as we are weakly able, we should illuminate life for them, and not take them by the shoulders and shove them where we think they should go."

War! war! war! Everywhere war propaganda is being spread. The Red and White expresses itself in an article headed "Pax Vobiscum." "Mankind has always been engaged in the search for peace. Less than a quarter century ago this search seems to have reached its peak. The world then declared that 'war should be outlawed. Still, in 1914, we were confronted with a war so frightful as to surpass the ability of man to describe its horrors adequately. We fought a 'war to end war,' men said at the end of the World War. The world disarmed and, with the League of Nations established, the peoples of the world looked forward to years of

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peace .... Have we found peace today? No; in eastern Asia Japan and China are locked in bloody conflict. Murderous weapons of every kind by land. air, and sea are dealing out death and destruction and are snuffing out life at every blow.

In war-torn Spain we see villages in ruins, and loving wives, mothers, and children left destitute. We cry, 'Peace! peace!' when there is no peace. The war to end war, the League of Nations, the peace conferences-all seem to have failed ...

Is no peace to be found? As long as men have the ability to differ, the ability to covet, there can 'be no real peace between nations. The greatest war in which man can possibly engage is the war with our evil nature; for where God and godliness do not permeate man's body and soul, where Christ has not entered, the evil nature of man runs riot. As soon as mankind has become a more Christ-like people, we shall he a more peaceful people. Therefore let us turn to Him who has said, 'Pax vobiscum' ('Peace be with you'). If all the children of men would put on the new man which is created after Christ in righteousness and true holiness, they would soon be on the road to temporal peace ... " Are we going to partake in the next war or will we remain a peaceful nation ? It is up to us.

Again comes the time "wenn die Schwalben heimwaerts ziehn"-that is, when boys and girls from institutions of all natures will be taking the shortest and quickest route home for the annual Easter vacation. The Broadcaster states that our church schools are second homes for students. "Students are grateful that parents have given them the opportunity to choose church schools as their second home where they are preparing for the profession in which they will later serve the Lord, where they do not only pursue their secular studies but also increase in spiritual wisdom and learn to understand better the true significance of the coming of Christ into the world. And when you, dear parents, think of this their second home, when you consider what it maans to them and what their presence at this place will mean to the future of the church, you too will be grateful that they are here in a Christian institution, where the Word of God reigns supreme. We are grateful that you have sent them here. Would that more parents would supply us with students. There is room for more. Es ist noch Raum in der Herberge."

Holiday greetings from' the new author of the Exchange. May the glorious message of the risen Lord fill your hearts with renewed hope and cheer!

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COLLEGE NOTES The tenth graders distinguished themselves by 'having the first class-party of the year on December 10. Their chaperon, Prof. Palmbach, was presented with a miniature chemistry set to aid him in perfecting his secret formula of turning H20 into the original waters of the Fountain of Youth. In accordance with a'II the health laws for minors, 'ice-cream and cookie'Swere served at the not-too-late hour.

The Phi Gamma Rho Literary Society presented the following numbers on its Christmas program on December 17 = 1. Audience: Come Hither, Ye Faithful 2.

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Variations on "Silent Night"

Ruth Gehlar

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Christmas

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How Radiant Shines the Morning Star

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Christmas Carols and Christmas Songs

Lloyd Hanke

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Tableau: The Nativity Scene

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On December 18 the first Lutheran Hour from New Ulm was broadcast over Station KYSM. Prof. Schweppe gave the address and members of the concert choir rendered the musical numbers.

Due to the small pox epidemic almost the entire student body was vaccinated on January 7. The girls proved the stronger sex in that none of them fainted.

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An ensemble of three girls, each selected in a national high school contest as the best with her panticular instruments, presented a unique and var:ied program to the students on January 11. Each girl was equally skilled in playing the English horn, hecaphone, oboe, bassoon, and piano.

The two novelty numbers, "The Clock Shop" and the "Barnyard Serenade," were especially well liked.

Vona Reed was the guest of honor a,t a dinner given by the II Normal class on January 19. Vona was forced to discontinue her studies because of ill health. We all hope that she will be back with us again next year. .

The life of Stephen Foster was presented to the students .in pictures on the evening of January 27. For several days thereafter strains from "My Old Kentucky Home," "Old Black Joe," etc., could be heard sung or whistled on the campus.

On February 5 Gilbert Fischer entertained the outgoing Messenger staff at his home. Bunco furnished the main diversion of the evening.

At eleven o'clock on Wednesday, February 8, Mr. Dickenson of the State Farm Bureau spoke to the student body on the topic Safety on the Highway. He said that everyone should feel this subject important, because it affects all persons at some time in their lives. We were rather shocked when he stated t hat in the last sixteen years 250,000 more people were killed in auto accidents in the United States than in all wars in which our country has been involved.

The chief reasons for this startling figure are, according to Mr. Dickenson, our own indifference, carelessness, speed, and alcohol. After the 'lecture moving pictures were shown to illustrate the points the speaker had brought out.

The following program was given by the Phi Delta Sigma Literary Society February 11: 1.

Spreading the News

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The Dear, Dear Ghildren-A

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Seein' Things at Night

Lorraine Gamm

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Brahms'

Aeolian Chorus

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The III Normals had their traditional Valentine party February 15 with Prof. and Mrs. SUndt as guests. Erwin Lux had a little trouble in making himself understood in the game "Winkum." An outstanding feature in the table decoration was the individual valentine place cards each of which bore a pencil sketch of one of those present.

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"The Attorney for the Defense" was the title of the play given by the band the evening of February 21. The play was capably presented by the following cast: Jimmy Carlyle, attorney for the defense....Edgar Wehausen Judge Carlyle, his father ...............â&#x20AC;˘....................

Henry Krenz Joseph Hampden, the prosecuting attorney . ..................................................................

Adair Moldenhauer Jackson Multon, owner of the Multon Malted Milk Co . ....................................................................

Gerhard Schmelzer Mark Nelson, a friend of Beth Winters Robert Meyer Freddie Warren, the Carlyles' office clerk.

Wilmar Bode Dorothy Hampden, daughter of Joseph Hampden . .. .Lenore Thurow Beth Winters, the defendant

Loraine Greve

Allie Traynor, living next door to the Carlyles . ............................................................................

Bernice Jaster Elsie, maid in the Carlyle home Ruth Koeninger Needless to say, everyone enjoyed the free day on February 22.

Rev. Vernon Koeper, our Synod's missionary to Africa, spoke in our auditorium on February 24. He gave an interesting and vivid picture of the lives, customs, and superstitions of the natives of Nigeria, illustrating his talk with articles made by them.

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CO-ED NOTES Spring has come to D. M. L. C. to remind the co-eds that the annual Easter parade is about to begin. Don't hurry. girls, there are still a few last moments to spare for the final touches. At last we're ready to start. Toot! toot! We thought so! It's Betty Schweppe with the whistle (or shall I say "Horn"?) who starts the procession.

Marguerite Bleck and Gladys Lindloff claim the next place with the distinction of being the best fudge makers in the dorm. You have a good start there, girls" but next time remember that merit has its own reward.

We were wondering what caused the sudden epidemic of epistle-writing with Geraldine Boelter, but the explanation was simple when we reme'bered that Florence Oehlke was a resident of the college hospital, ill with the "flu." Did that also account for your absent-mindedness in passing the coffee pot instead of the water pitcher at dinner, Gera1dine?

"Trude" Lutz looks very nice with her "red hair" ribbon. Was that also a birthday gift?

Yes, Ethel, we know that Wally Picks up Speed with his new car and that it sounds very nice to the tune of "Michigan, My Michigan," but why not substitute Saginaw?

The chro-"matic" scale seems to have been displaced in favor of regular harmony. How about it, "Evie?"

And, here's a secret, everybody. "Dorie" Walther's. preference for the German alphabet puzzled us until it became clear that K and Y spell a very interesting subject.

Don't tell "Dorie" that I told you, though.

Ruth Meyer still thinks "cookies" are the most delectable food imaginable. Place of manufacture is also important since good things come in small packages.

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"Lee" Rider prepares to finish her course here to the strain of "When I'm in Africa." However, I doubt whether "the natives there drive Chevrolet coupes.

Florence Berg endorses the theory that all good things are three. Experience has proved that, but every day is not a birthday or Valentine's Day. Ruth Petzke wears a very worried look when she thinks of the persistent habit of the study hall light of flickering when everyone is deeply engrossed in his studies. She is trying to persuade either Elvira Zimdars or Marvel Fuhrmann to exchange place with her, but it seems she can't wholly convince them.

Ruth Gehlar's room isn't what it used to be. Vona Reed has returned home, but we didn't say goodbye because we expect her to be back with us again next year. That leaves Ruth Gehlar and Hazel Steinberg to carryon alone.

Vernice Seibel, Bernice Jaster, and Gladys Lindloff amazed us all by their dramatic ability in their little-girl act. Jane Withers and Shirley Temple will have serious competition in Hollywood unless they carefully defend their fame.

"Omi" Birkholz proudly displays the Valentine's Day gift she was positive contained mice. To her great astonishment it was a beautiful towel, a remembrance from "Dorie."

The fire extinguisher is not exactly the place to post bills, but the third floor girls convinced "Dorie" that the clothes closet has been 'built there for a purpose.

"Toody" Birkholz prefers red sweaters to any other color. She agrees with "Sis" that comfort precedes everything eLse, especially since "Sis" has replaced her faithful blue headdress for ear muffs on the basketball floor.

Anita Wiechmann has joined the Bode Hall group.

A few girls from Hillcrest Hall visited with Caroline Rider and Dorothea Toepel one Sunday afternoon. Those present besides "Lee" and "Dot" were Florence Berg, Ruth Cehlar, Ethel Zimmerman, Lenore Thurow, Ruth Koeninger, and Esther Gruendemann.

Have you noticed the bloom of youth, the sparkling eye, and the unbounded energy of the girls at Hillcrest Hall?

That's because the retiring hour has been changed from 10 :30 to 10. Football may be a delightful game in season, but in January it's a different story.

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Those on the sick list were Florence Oehlke, Ruth Geh'Jar, Loraine Greve, and "Arizona" Guenther. We are glad they have joined the ranks again.

The vaccinations proved that sometimes the boys "can't take it" as well as the girls, evidenced by the two cases in 'which members of the masculine sex fainted. The girls made no ado about the vaccinations.

During the basketball season all the girls of Hillcrest were constantly prepared to see the results of a wholesale bed-dumping campaign. It happened once, but the culprits were very soon detected. We might also add that the havoc they had created was very slight compared to that which resulted later!

Lorraine Gamm is our up-and-coming authoress. Nearly every literary production she has attempted begins with the phrase, "The (k) night was inky." However, we agree that her chances for fame are exceptional.

Without Ruth Priesz and Wilma Schultz haw would the committee meetings fare? Some of the second normal girls know the answer.

It's too bad the skating season ended just when the "Skaters' Waltz" was gaining prominence. Jeanette Reierson had some of the girls convinced that it was more fun than ordinary skating. Well, Irene Fahje Clings to the belief that the old-fashioned way is good enough for her.

The Easter review has ended, but we shall see you all again at graduation. Until then "Auf Wiedersehen."

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LOCALS Now that the second semester has started, we have in our midst two new faces-Harley Mathweg, who comes from Markesan, Wisconsin; and Harold Behm, who comes from Calvary, Wisconsin. At the time of this writing these boys are well acquainted with our school. May we extend them a late but hearty welcome..

Adair Moldenhauer has gone to Gibbon to teach for a few days.

Krenz enjoys taking his new car out for a drive every once in a while, especially on Sundays when he can take a Rider along.

Many of the concert choir members were sorely disappointed when they were told that the concert tour through Wisconsin has been called off, and in its stead a tour through western Minnesota has been planned. The boys of the choir have given us the inside story about the failure of this tour as being that the invitations were sent out too late. May the next tour be a more successful one.

What does Prof. Bliefernicht mean by asking, "Is Moldenhauer in or out, or up or down?" Now, Adair, is that nice to keep your professors in suspense?

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"Peewee" must have hit the road to prosperity, for now he's smoking his ciragettes on the end of a foot long pole.

Gang way when he comes, boys!

"Herb" Schultz, Netzke, Kunde, and Nordby had the fortune or misfortune of being in the sick-room for a few days. They are now all up and "rarin' " to go.

"Rol" Preuss has finally come to the conclusion that the basketball season is on. He's been out for the last two games. For proof look at his knee.

Any day now we should have an organ concert by Mr. Julius Ingebritson. He's been practising very much for the last few months. For his opening number he will give an interpretation of the "Gamm Waltz."

Since "Dick" Nitz has returned after the semester vacation, Donald Born has moved to higher altitudes-e-he now abides on the second floor.

The latest reports from Horn tell us that the piano bench in "13" is taking it very nicely.

One Sunday afternoon Lloyd Hahnke was shooting baskets for candy bars. Just to show you how good he is (at something), he owes a certain A. W. twenty-six bars.

Prof. Voecks would be interested in the baskets Lloyd missed.

"Dick" Nitz has spent three out of eight weekends at school. We doubt his ability as a hunter, but he keeps on telling of the "Ber" he found some years back. Even in his sleep he keeps "Ber-r-r-ing't-i-sornebody give the fellow an extra blanket.

It seems as though every year some one has to fall on his head. This year it's Kuesel, One afternoon he went skiing and landed so heavily on his nose that three clamps had to be put on. His face was scratched badly.

Prof. Leverson's room had a peculiar odor the other day.

One of the boys told us it was due to an unknown chemical discovery by the twelfth graders.

Since Hahnke ,has moved, "Joe" Mattek has been promoted to the high position of "buck."

On the evening of February 19 we had Mr. Hahnke as a visitor. Because he was unable to drive back to Litchfield, he stayed for the night in the dormitory. The morning of the 20th, the "V8" had to be pushed in order to get it started.

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The newest fad in the "dorm" is that of taking up the art of leading a drum and bugle corps. For particulars ask Mr. Eddie Larson, expert baton swinger.

Prof. Sauer had the uncanny experience of having the lights in the "dorm" go on every time he shut off the current.

He finally succeeded in finding the trouble and putting a few boys on "pro."

Lux was so angry one night that he closed the door too hard, tore it from its hinges, and pulled out the framework.

Everything's been repaired to the satisfaction of Lux. "Gil" Fischer tells us he had a pleasant weekend February 25.

Krenz had been directing a choir for the past month at Courtland, Minnesota. He also plays for Sunday services there.

On the return trip from Tracy, Scharlemann froze his toes. He claims it came from changing a tire out in the cold, cold night.路 It wouldn't have been because he had "cold feet."

Because of his good acting in the band play, Schmelzer was given a cigarette-loaded.

Imagine the expression on his face when the "fag" burst. He also likes to smoke the corked ends of cigarettes for dessert.

In one of the tumbling exhibitions Adair Moldenhauer was painfully injured. He had a hemorrhage in the chest.

Some day we hope to find the words to "Rol" Preuss' " 'Alma' Mater."

Lloyd Hahnke claims that "Toby" can he used in more ways than for smoking.

Attention: Ray Mueller has moved to Fond-du-Lac, Wisconsin. At least, he's 'bragging up the city.

Why is Greve wearing that optimistical smile?

Last but far from least, we have a report from the D. M. L. C. gymnasium.

It reports that it saw "Mel" Schultz bandage his broken leg. Much to the curiosity of the boys, he bandaged the wrong leg.

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ATHLETICS Basketball Varsity A The Luther basketball team had somewhat of a disappointing season-losing ten games and winning only five.

They did not show any sign of talent until the latter part of the season. However, the team deserves a vote of thanks for playing the best 'brand of basketball they knew how, and it must be admitted that the schedule was a very difficult one. Three first squad men willbe lost through graduation, namely: G. Horn, H. Birkholz, and P. Nolting. These three players are all promising young players and we predict that their services willbe highly valued at some other college in future years.

M. T. C. Humiliates Luther 34路16 D. M. L. C. opened the season Ibytraveling to Mankato where it met defeat at the hands of M. T. C. Freshmen.

Jumping into an early lead, the Frosh were never in danger of losing the game. Luther made no attempt to overcome the immense lead. The final result-Frosh 34, Luther 16.

Luther Baffled by Bethany 23路10 On December 2, Bethany handed Luther its second defeat of the season. To the howling, roaring, hooting, screaming Bethany fans it was an ideal game, but to the D. M. L. C. fans it was a most heart-breaking defeat.

Fischer was high point man for Luther with four points.

Bethel Defeats Luther 38路31 Led by D. Peterson, Bethel defeated the Luther cagers by a closescore 38-31. H. Birkholz was the leading offensive player for Luther, totaling 11 points.

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Horn Stars as Luther Dumps Concordia 37-36 Unsuccessful in three previous attempts, Luther won its first game by downing the Comets of Concordia College on the losers' floor. The Comets gained an early lead but were soon overtaken by the fighting Luther men. Early in the fourth quarter Concordia again jumped into the lead, but with five seconds of the game remaining, "Bull" Horn scored a field goal from the center of the floor to give D. M. L. C. its first victory of the year.

D. M. L. C. Bows to Tracy in Home Opener 38-28 Before an unusually large crowd Luther bowed to Tracy.

It was Luther's first home game. The outstanding players for D. M. L. C. were Captain R. Mueller and P. Nolting.

Worthington 62, Luther 21 Waldorf 53, Luther 28 HiIltoppers YIeld to Mankato Commercial in Overtime 33-27 Seven games-six defeats-the team was well aware of this poor record and almost succeeded in winning from the strong Commercial basketeers.

The game ended with the two teams tied 27-27. In the overtime period D. M. L. C. was unable to score, while the visitors scored three field goals.

Bethel Wins from Luther 30-27 In one of the most exciting games of the year, Bethel edged out Luther in the final minutes of the game 30-28.

The end of the first quarter found the two teams tied at 6 and 6. Bethel came back strong in the second quarter and threatened to make it a one-sided affair; the haJf found Bethel leading by four points. Birkholz and Schroeder sank two field goals in rapid succession to tie the score at 28-28, but Bethel managed to break through the Luther defense for another field goal.

Luther Overpowers Bethany 33-25 Blood-thirsty for a victory, Luther defeated Bethany to end its loss string at five, The Voeckmen led at the end of the first quarter 13-2, and were never in danger of losing the lead. Birkholz with 10 points and Captain Mueller with 7 points were the offensive spark of the D. M. L. C. team.

Concordia Stunned by Voeckmen It was a merciless, brutal, and murderous Luther team that met Concordia on Luther's floor, Sunday, February 12,

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to gain its second consecutive victory. Trailing Concordia by six points in the beginning of the third quarter, D. M. L. C. came from behind to score nine points and take the lead never to lose it again. Mueller with 12 points was the shining star of the Luther team.

Tracy Swamps Luther ~6-22 Tired from the previous day's tussle with Concordia.

D. M. L. C. was no match for the speedy Tracy team, consequently the team lost by 34 points.

Shattuck Falls Before Luther Attack With Paul Nolting leading the way, D. M. L. C. surprised even the most optimistic Luther fans by defeating Shattuck 32-30.

Box score: Luther 32

Shattuck 30

fg Birkholz .......... 2 Schroeder ........ 3 Mischke .......... 0 Fischer ............ 1 Nolting ............ 6 Kujath ............ 0 Horn ................ 1 Kuether ........... 0 Mueller ............. 1 Muesing 0

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ft pf tp 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 10 3 2 13 0 0 2 1 2 3 0 0 0 --- 13 4 9 30

Rochester 46, Luther 17 Rochester, the league leaders, strengthened their position by defeating D. M. L. C. 46-17 on the winners' floor.

Luther Ends Season, Whips Shattuck 20-18 Luther ended its season by defeating Shattuck at New Ulm. The game was very slow and ragged, but it became exciting in the last few minutes when Shattuck gained the lead. However, Luther scored two field goals in the last two minutes to win by two points.

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Season's Record Luther, 16; M. T. C. Frosh, 34 there Luther, 10; Bethany 23 there Luther, 31; Bethel, 38 there Luther, 37; Concordia, 36 there Luther, 28; Tracy 38 here Luther, 21; Worthington, 62 there Luther, 28; Waldorf, 53 here Luther, 27; Mankato Comm.33 here Luther, 28; Bethel 30 here Luther, 33; Bethany 25 here Luther, 44; Concordia, 34 here Luther, 22; Tracy, 56 there Luther, 32; Shattuck 30 there Luther, 17; Rochester J. C., 46 there Luther, 20; Shattuck, 18 here 394 Individual

Nolting Birkholz Capt. Mueller Horn Schroeder Fischer Kujath Mischke Muesing Kuether Larson Priesz P. Fuerstenau Heckmann Grams

556 Scoring Points 100 77 68 52 33 25 15 8 6 4 2 . 1 . 1 0 2 394

Basketball- Varsity B Team The B team was somewhat more fortunate in its games.

It met defeat only once, that to the eleventh grade.

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The B Team's Record Team, 18; Hi School (2 team), Team, 18; 11 Grade, Team, 43; Lafayette, Team, 24; 12 Grade.

Team, 20; Bethany B, Team, 41; Lafayette, 164

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Class Basketball (Boys) Last year's champions (the present twelfth grade) were again favored to win the championship this year. It was evident, however, that the eleventh grade and the (II and III) Normals would give them mig-hty stiff comoetition.

The twelfth successfully defended their title in the first round. The second round was a different story-they lost two games-one to the eleventh grade and the other to the (II and III) Normals.

Eleventh Grade Humbles Twelfth Grade 22-21 The eleventh grade. led offensively by Muesing and Mischke. defeated last year's chamoion in a 'Wellplayed game.

Time and time avain the teams were tied, neither team tiring in their relentless effort to defeat the other. With but a few seconds remaining and the score in favor of the twelfth grade. Kujath fouled Muesinz, Muesing made both free throws to give the winners their margin of victory.

(II and III) Normals Overpower Eleventh 19-18 Veiled threats. zloomv forebodinvs. ghoulish premonitions everywhere foretold that a hectic battle between the eleventh grade and the (II and III) Normals was inevitable.

And the omens were 'not false. Came the day of the game.

The whistle sounded. a hush fell upon the audience-the long awaited game was about to be staged. From start to finish the tussle was sniced with thrills. spills. and nlenty of sneedv action. The Normalites. burn=rl with a desire to avenge their previous defeat. nlayed like demons. The graders, +ust as anxious to win. fought like wildcats. Neck to neck the teams vied to gain a lead. but at the half the score stood 9-7 in favor of the graders. Soon after the half the Normalites gained a three point margin. but again were victorious by a slim one-noint marjzin, forcing the eleventh grade into a tie for first place with the twelfth grade.

The following men were selected as captains of the various teams: 9A. Lindloff; 9B, Greve; 10, Bauer; llA, Grams; 11B, Gauger; 12A, Greve; 12B, C. Nolting; I, Hahnke; II and III, Scharlernann.

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Final Standings Won

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If the students of D. M. L. C. were conscious of a tremendous yelling and shrieking over at the gym on Monday and Friday afternoons-calm your fears-it was only the girls playing basketball.

An unusual number of girls participated in this sport this year-hats oft' to them! Six teams, were chosen. A schedule was drawn up. The winners, Irma Bode's team consisted of the following co-eds: G. Engelhardt, L. Gieseke, 1. Bode captain, D. Ulrich, H. Brei, and L. Larson. To Bernice Hintz go the scoring laurels.

The girls are now playing their class tournament.

Who will win? Your guess is as good as any.

Tumbling The D. M. L. C. tumblers, under the able direction of A. Moldenhauer, gave two excellent performances, between halves of the basketball games, between Bethel and Luther, . and Bethany and Luther.

Besides entertainment, tumbling gives those students who' aren't on the basketball teams wonderful exercise.

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JOKES

City Woman: What's that :you're unloading over there?

Farmer: Lady, that's fertilizer.

City Woman: For the land's sake!

Farmer: Yes, it certainly is..

Professor Palmbach : Give me some of that prepared monoaceticacidester of salicylic acid.

Drug Clerk: Do you mean aspirin, sir?

Professor P.: Yes that's it. . I never can remember that name.-Ex. Teacher: Floyd, can you give me a sentence containing the word flippancy?

Mattek: Let's flip'n' see whether I pass or flunk.

Insurance Salesman: Rastus, you better let me write you an accident policy.

Rastus: No sah! I ain't any too safe at home as it am.-Ex. Little Sister: Mother, if baby were to eat some tadpoles, would they give him 'a deep bass voice like big frogs have?

Mother: Gracious, no! They'd kill him.

Little Sis: Well, they didn't.e=Ex, Husband: Thinking of me, dearest?

Wifey: Was llaughing? I'm sorry.-Ex.

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Helen: He told me I was the prettiest 'and most interesting girl he had ever met.

Erna : And you will trust yourself for life with a man who starts to deceive you at the beginning of your engagement.

Waitress: Don't you like your college pudding, sir?

Customer: No, I'm afraid not. There seems to be an egg in it that ought to have been expelled.-Ex. Father: No, son, I don't know the Latin word for "people."

Schmelzer: Populi.

Father: Haw dare you accuse your father of lying, young man?

Dog Catcher: Little 'boy, do your dogs have licenses?

Little Elmer: Yes, sir; daddy says they're just covered with them.-Ex. Politician: Now, ladies and gentlemen, I just want to tax your memory . . .

Audience: Good gracious, will it come to that ?-Ex. Butcher: Round steak, madam?

Mrs. New Wed: The shape doesn't matter just so it's tender.

Traveling Salesman: Sir, this encyclopedia contains everything. You wouldn't even have to send your son to college; he can learn trigonometry right out of these books.

Mountaineer: Triggernometry? You take yer books and get off my land. My boy knows way too much about guns already.

Friend: Did you really get that estate settled?

Lawyer: Yes, finally. But I had quite a fight. The , heirs almost got a part of it.-Ex.

Dorothea Toepel (hearing a loud noise): Say, who's that with the horn?

Lucille Rengstorf: Well, it must be Betty Schweppe.

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CONTENTS

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1939 GRADUATING CLASS

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CLASS HISTORY

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C'LASS WILL

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CHA:RACTERISTIC CHARrr .......................•......................16 TERTIA CLASS HI'STORY

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TERTIA CLASS WILL LITERARY

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Sonnet

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The Ten Tribes-s-A Lost Nation

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For Sale

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EDITORIALS My Case Against Examinations

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These Fickle Fanatics, the Fans

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The Mucker Pose as I have Observed It

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ALUM'NI NOTES

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·EXCHANGE

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C.OLLE'GE NOTES

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CO-IDDNOTES

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LOC'ALS

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.A:TH'LETICS JOKES

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CLASS

OF_'·1939

Class Motto. If God be for us, who can be . against us?'. .. '.-"c.

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Class colors: Green and White .Class Flower: Tea Rose (yellow>

CLASS OFFI,CERS

President :VicePresident

Robert W. Meyer, Jr. Naomi Sauer

~~cretary

Dorothy Froehlke

Treasurer

Ruth Koeninger

FLORENCE

BERG

Sparta, Wis. Concert Choir, 4; Aeolean. Chorus, 3; Phi Gamma Rho, 4; Messenger Staff, 1; Secretary.

NAOMI BIRKHOLZ Redwood Falls, Minn.

Concert Choir, 6; Aeolean. Ohorus; (Iirls' Athletic Board, 4.

MARIE BODE Courtland, 'Minn.

Concert Choir, '1; Aeolean Ch01'US, 2; Phi Gumma Rho, e, Girls' Athletic Board ; Secretarsr:

RUBEN Nicollet,

BODE Minn.

Concert CIW'i1', 3; 1I-Im'lut Singers, 1; Band, 5; Phi Gamma Rho, 4; President, 1,

GERALDINE

BOELTER

N. Fond du Lac,

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)II'! Dcita S'igma, 3; Vice pj'esident, 1.

DOROTHY FROEHLKE Minneapolis, Minn.

Choir, 1; Aeoleani Chorus, 2; Phi Gamma Rlio, Secretars).

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PAUL FUERSTENAU Hazel,. S, Dak. Choir, 4; lJ1cwl1tt SiturerÂŤ, 4; Phi Delta Sigma, 4; Football, 5L; Basketball, 1L; Basebolt, 1L; Athletic Board, 1, Concert

RUTH

GEHLHAR

Elgin, Minn.

Concert Choir, 4; Aeoleati Ch01'UR, 4; Director, 1; Phi Gamma Rho, 4; lYIessenoer Staff, 4,

RUTH

KOENINGER

Manitowoc, Wis. Concert Choir, 2; Aeolean. Chorus, 3; Preeident, 1; Phi Delta Sigma, 3; Girle' Athletic Board, 2; President 1,

HENRY

F. KRENZ

Truman,

Minn.

Stsulent. Body Preeideni; Concert Choir, 6; ][a?'11tt SingM's, 5; Presidtmt., 2; Phi Delta S'igma, 4; Band, 5; Director, i, Athletic Boarel, 2; President, 1; Me,9sen.qerStaff, 3; Eel'ito?', 1,

ERVIN LUX Saginaw, Mich. .Concert Choir, 1; Phi Gamma Rho, 4; ],laU Oa1'riM',

ROBERT W. MEYER, JR. Balaton" Minn.

Concert Choir, 1; ]'larlut Singers, 3; Band, 5; Phi Gamma Rho, 4; Vice President, 1.

ADAIR MOLDENHAUER Milwaukee, Wls, Concert Choir, 2; Marlut SingM'R, 2; Band, 4; Ph'i Gamma Rho, 4; Football, 3L; Baseball, 3L; Athletic Board, 2; 路Messenger Staff, 2.

FLORENCE

OEHLKE

Newport, Minn.

Phi Gamma Rho, 3,

NAOMI SAUER New Ulm, Minn.

Concert Choir, 4; Aeolean 5; Phi Delta Sigma, 4.

MARION TEMPLE New Ulm, Minn.

Concert Choir, 3; Aeolean Chorus, 4; PJd Delta Sigma, 4; V'ice Pres'ident, 1.

Chorus,

LENORE

THUROW

Menominee,

Mich,

Aeolean ChOI'US, 1; Secretaru, t : Phi Delta S(qma, 2; Secretars), 1; Girls' Athletic Boord, I,

EDGAR WEHAUSEN Milwaukee, Wis. Concert Choir, 4; Mal'lut S'ing81's, 3; Band, 4; PI'esident, 2; )Ji[u8icHall Inspector; Phi Delta S'ig'ma, 4; President, 1; Baseball, 1L; Football ]i[anager, 31.,; President of Athletic 13oarrl; Messeuoer Staff, 2,

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CLASS HISTOUY Three years ago this class was together for the first time. Those who had been here for the high school years seemed to be very much at home. But how strange it was for us newcomers. How we looked at our new classmates, wondering what we would think of them later. We are now no longer new classmates. Now we wonder how it will seem to get along without pestering each other every day.

How three years do slip up on one! S'Omany things happened that I was sure would never be forgotten, but so it goes.

With our usual promptness, we organized ourselves after the Christmas vacation of our first normal year. We held the class meeting in the Music Hall after singing class.

'Do make it ev=n more interesting, we used the German language'. ~Until recently the same officers still officiate, at least in name: .

President Vice President..

Robert Meyer After much historical research has not been found

Secretary

Anita Wichmann, non-functioning"

Treasurer

Ruth Koeninger

This officers' list alone should speak volumes about our class! We thought so. too. For that reason we held a class meeting on May 2. 1939. and elected Naomi Sauer vic路epresident and Dorothy Froehlke secretary. But those class meetings were fun-or would have been if we hadn't agreed so readily about everything. (Do I hear snickers ") *Now teacher at Gibbon, Minnesota.

No doubt about it! We are a rare class. Will we ever live down that hobo party? The writer can still taste those burnt pancakes. Another time, some of us fell asleep. one after another, reading- In Memoriam. (No apologies to Tennyson.)

A few may still remember the famous Schrupps, a family that originated in German class.

The next fall we assembled. minus Victoria Becker, to our regret. However, we had gained Marie Bode. By the end of October, we had been joined bv Lenore Thurow, the irrepressible. After Christmas, Valborg Nesseth entered our class. That year had a number of pleasant moments. Didn't we have fun on that sleigh-ride Ruben Bode gave us? And aren't those history periods a thing that we remember with both joy and regret? Not to mention our frequent English

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speeches. We had quite a celebration helping with the banquet for the graduates. We surely enjoyed ourselves as much as those whom we served. On Graduation Day we burrowed out at '5 a. m. and had a grand time decorating the auditorium. All credit to Roland Bode, Naomi Sauer, and Ruth Gehlhar for going lout into the rain and hunting branches.

Those lovely arbors were worth the labor, we felt, At this time we began to realize that we would be "next."

Last fall-it seems like last week-a-our class assembled for the last year. Three gaps confronted us! Elroy Schroeder had remained at home, while Anita Wichmann and Valborg Nesseth were teaching. Dorothy Froehlke and Paul Fuerstenau (both ex '38), however, had returned and joined our class. The three losses mentioned above did not prove to be the only ones. In October, Roland Bode accepted a call to Glencoe, Minnesota.

We're. the third normals now, the older generation of the school, but we won't even be that much longer. Organ lessons, methods courses, and practice teaching will soon be behind us. A few more weeks, and we shall never again be asking each other, "Have you read your drama?" "Is the new chapel list up?" "What made you so late for German class ?"

Never again shall we have the thrill of finishing a "comp" at the last minute. We shall have only four more chances to call after a classmate, "If you go to the library, bring me my Time." After that, no more gay "bull sessions" or "gab fests." No more games at which we can cheer ourselves hoarse, no more Arbor Days on which to rake ourselves stiff, no more picnic committees over which to spend sleepless nights, or "Stubby tests" to drive us to distraction.

After three years, we are saying "Good-bye" to each other, but we hope, not forever.

CLASS WILL I, Florence Esther Berg, realizing that I am breathing my last breath of this college atmosphere, do bequeath my knowledge of the West to Prof. Stindtt and my technique of getting A's to Esther Gruendemann.

I, Naomi Cora Birkholz, feeling my end drawing nigh at this institution, hereby solemnly state this to be my last will and testament: My title, "Naomi the Silent," I bequeath to my sister "Toody;" and my vaseline jar to Hazel Steinberg.

I, Marie Bode, hereby bequeath my docility to Lois Vangen, and my mincing gait to Gerhard Schmelzer.

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I, Ruben H. Bode, hereby dispose of the following property which, according to all legal transactions, can be rightfully ascribed to me as follows: My perfect finger wave to Netzke, and my ability to blush to Norman Lindloff. May they profit by their gifts!

I, Geraldine Boelter, bequeath my organ lessons to Ruth Meyer, my dramatic ability to Norman Tradup, and my punctuality at German class to' Bernice Jaster.

I, Dorothy Henrietta Froehlke, bequeath the intelligence and levelheadedness, which I as a good German am proud to possess, to Caroline Rider. My powerful "sock" and the uncanny ability to "connect" I will to all future 'Opponents of Joe Louis. They'll have to learn to duck for themselves, however.

I, Paul Peter Fuerstenau, do hereby bequeath to Billy Muesirig my maroon basketball suit (size 25?) in which I have succeeded to bring victory bo our team. May he profit by its size. I also bequeath my German knowledge to Ray Mueller I, Ruth Gehlhar, will my almost toothless comb to Edwin Kuesel, and my knowledge of German to Caroline Rider.

I, Ruth Eleanor Koeninger, being now forced to bring about the finale of my sojourn here, and realizing the inestimable values which perforce are direly lacking with my departure, make my will, in all solemnity in order that such qualities may in their heirs remain preserved, as follows: My even temperament I bequeath to our matron ; to Wilma Schultz I leave with reluctance my inevitable role as "the Maid;" my unique expression of joy falls to Doris Walther.

I, Henry Frederick Krenz, while fully rational, do with sobs and tears will my beloved black suit, tie, and shirt to Ferdinand Soharlemann. T'o "B.ud" Birkholz do I extend my over-amount of chivalry and my marvelous ability to play the stern papa in literary plays do I bequeath to Arthur Krueger.

I, Ervin Emmanuel Lux, do 'bequeath my position as mail shagger to Richard Njtz. My pair of black suede shoes I will to Arthur Guenther. May he keep the Arizona dust from them as well as I have. My exceptional size I will to Professor Bliefernicht. May he be able to pull down his own maps in the future.

I, Robert Weckwerth Meyer, Jr., do hereby bequeath my much-used Art Murray shag coat to' Professor Schweppe, my love for Expressionism to Lorraine Puttin, and my love for colorful combinations, to Arthur Bade.

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I, Adair Moldenhauer, will my right-eyed winks to Lois Vangen.

I, Florence Oehlke, wish to bestow my extra height to any future member of Professor Bliefernicht's classes whom he may wish to give that privilege of raising or lowering the maps in his classroom, I, Naomi Esther Sauer, by all good graces and duly fulfilledobligations a member of this class, do herewith require the undersigned to prosecute Ito their best ability the following testament: To Gladys Lindloff falls my affection for Zane Gray; my intensive morning library work goes with great solemnity to "Artie" Aufderheide; my usual caprice I leave to Arthur Bade; my love for the game of tag I bestow upon Caroline Rider. Mayall heirs be enriched and edified in their respective capacities.

I, Marion Elizabeth Temple, do hereby bequeath my position as the week-end hostess 'Of dorm girls to Margie Scharf, my tramps up and down College Hill to Bobby Kolb, and my foster-parents-e-Professor and Mrs. Sauer-to Ethel . Zimmerman.

I, Lenore Thurow, do will most unwillingly my ability to speak at the rate of 150 words a minute to the slow members of Professor Bliefernicht's classes.

I, Edgar Richard Wehausen, being, according to all mental authorities perfectly stable and conscious of myself and my activities, hereby order this as my last will and testament: To Professor Palmbach my Arbor Day outfit, my superb knowledge in mathematics to John Falk, and my ability to "take" an organ lesson after one practice period to Jeanette Reierson.

Witnesses: The Gingerbread Boy in Professor Stindt's classroom.

The Bird Pictures in Practice School.

The Third Normal Table in the Library.

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TERTIA

CLASS HISTORY

Class motto: Non scholae, sed vitae.

Class colors: Blue and White.

Class flower: Sweet Pea. September 4, 1935: The fates decreed that we should enter D. M. L. C. on this memorable day. The first assembly of our group took place in Professor Voecks's classroom.

Here a schedule without any free periods whatsoever was given to' us. Professor Voscks was our class professor. The next event of any importance was the election of officers.

Gerhard Horn was chosen as president, Howard Birkholz as vice-president, and Ruth Struss as secretary. Neither a class party nor a class picnic was held. Having been promoted into tenth grade, we lef't on June 12 for the summer vacation.

September 2, 1936: Thirty-two members now comprised the class 'Of '39. The following students made their first appearance at this institution: M. Bleck, E. Larson, E. Peterson, S. Schreitmueller, and C. Weindorf. The following had left the class: H. BalkO',R. Fritz, M. Lewerenz, E. Menk, H. Neumann, R. Nolte, M. Riess, and M. Scharf. H. Traetow also left the class at Easter vacation. NO'election was held this year; everyone seemed to be quite satisfied. It was decided to' have a picnic, but for some reason, this idea was discarded. Our basketball teams walked off with the championships. Professor Klatt was 'Our class professor, September 8, 1937: Only thirty members were nDWleft.

The new students were P. Nolting, C. Nolting, G. Schramm, and E:. Schierenbeck. E. Birkholz, E. Peterson, E. Knesel, M. Romberg, and C. Witte had departed to continue their studies elsewhere. We proved 'Our abilities on the basketball floor by takinr three championships: the boys' class team, the bDYS' tournament team, and the girls' team were the three who accomplished this. G. Horn was re-elected president in the only class meeting. Physics received the unanimous approval of the class as the most interesting subject in the junior year. As usual, no class parties Dr picnics were held. Professor Voecks was chosen our class professor.

September 7, 1938: The number in our class increased to' thirty-two this year. L. Gamm and B. Jaster were the newcomers, All the members of our Junior class returned.

The seniors dominated the basketball scene for the third successive year. We tied for the championship with the juniors in the regular season and won the tournament.

Professor Voecks was our class professor for the third time. It was decided (by the faculty) that we should be

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graduated in gowns. We are the first high-school class to be so distinguished. As to the future, no one can tell what will happen. A large number will leave this institution this month. In our class, as in previous classes, history has merely repeated itself, and future histories will no doubt coincide with this one. The members of our class at present are the following: H. BirkhDlz, M. Bleck, I. Bode, W. Bode, A. Falk, J. Falk, L. Gamm, G. Fuerstenau, V. Gerlach, L. Gieseke, M. Gieseke, V. Greve, G. Horn, B. Jaster, A. Krueger, M. Kujath, E. Larson, R, Netzke, C. Nolting, P. Nolting, R. Preuss, C. Sauer, E. Schierenbeck, G. Schramm, S. Schreitmueller, B. Schweppe, A. Seehusen, V. Seibel, L. Spaude, R. Struss, L. Ulrich, C. Weindorf.

TERTIA CLASS WILL

I. Howard Birkholz, bequeath my ability to rise before second b=Il to rouse Blackie Schultz to Squirrel Tradup, and my love for "wild life" do I bequeath to Eddie Weiss.

I, Wilmer Bode, do hereby bequeath my first name to Helen Hernoel, and my IGn,,:-sought-for table to Elmer Bode.

May he use it for a better purpose than I did.

I, Gordon Fuerstenau, bequeath my ability to' sweep rooms to Edwerd .Weiss and my ability to tell stories of South Dakota to Lindloff.

1, Vernon S. Gerlach, do hereby bequeath to Professor Klatt the lone-sought bottles from Arbor Day and to Joe Mattek my prophetic abilities in regard to' baseball games.

I, Vernon Greve. do hereby bequeath my bladeless and toothless comb to' Herbert Schultz, my cigarette and unused papers to Gerhard Schmelzer, and the moonbeams plus their complicat-ions to Roland Preuss. he find their correct usage by his natural instinct.

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The last will and testament of Gerhard A. Horn: I bequeath my rooms 27 and 28 to anyone capable of "taking it;" mv crooked-stem pipe to' Professor Klatt (may it quench his thirst) : and my barber position to' Rheiny Nolte. His is the work of keening the student body the "sheiks" they have been in the past.

Seeing 'that I, Arthur H. Krueger, do not have the qualification to' raise a thick and conspicuous beard, I shall leave this sign of masculinity to Henry Krenz.

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I, Mentor Kujath, bequeath my cardinalship under Pope Julius (Ingebrrtsen) XIII to Wendell Kurth, my menu from the Mandarin Cafe to George Heckmann (may it not overcome him), my phonograph record, "Three O'Clock in the Morning," and my Bunk Shuters license to Elton Hollauer.

May they not teach him bad habits. I do also bequeath my pair of "real" handcuffs to Inky. He uses them most of the time anyway .

I. Edward N. Larson, hereby bequeath my back seat in English to Arthur Nordby. May he sleep more peacefully in it than I did. My harness oil (Norwegian Rum) I give to Gordon Fuerstenau. May he drink his fill.

I, Arthur ability Gaujer

Roland Netzke, bequeath my pressing business to Bade, my twice-used briar pipe to "Max" Kunde, my to get up at last bell and he in time for breakfast to and Nolte, and my easy chair to whoever wants it.

I, Carl W. Nolting, bequeath my Latin "Sprachgefuehl" to Professor Voecks and my soprano voice too Professor Backer.

I, Paul Nolting, hereby solemnly will my cynical grin to the never-ending memories of Professor Bliefernicht.

I, Roland Preuss, beqeueath my chmistry manual to Leo, my brother, and my ability to remain after class to finish experiments to Bill Kurth; my collection of thirty-six Union Leader cans go to Gerhard Schmelzer for future refilling.

I, Edmund Schierenbeck, do hereby bequeath Nordby my ability to be late with activity sheets.

to Art

I, Gerhard Schramm, hereby will my ability in Latin to Lawrence Heidorn. May he make better use of it than I did.

I, Sylvester Schreitmueller, will my perfumed face lotion to Edwin Kuesel. May it bring him charming results.

I, Luther Spaude, do hereby bequeath to Professor Leverson my beloved "Minna von Barnhelm." May he derive much enjoyment from this gift. My ability to hear the "first" bell in the morning I leave to Joe Mattek.

I, Clemens Weindorf, hereby will my "beautiful" pipe to Art Bade. May he take the first few drags easy.

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SONNET When I recall the hours that oft I spent In thinking what I've dronein years gone by, Reviewingjoys that nature's beauty lent, Or wondering how the West drew ear and eye; How architectural lines my interest drew, The clerestory, the choir, the organloft, And colors harmonizedin patterns new In mountain-peaks, in lakes, and flowers soft; Then doth appear one hour hard to erase That oft I value almost best on earth.

It has in this wide world a noble place; It gives to all a touch of joy and mirth.

This hour is opera, song, and symphony, And has more worth than others as I see.

Arthur Bade '41.

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THE TEN TRIBES-A LOST NAT,ION During the reign of Solomon (1015-975 B. C.) the Jewish kingdom flourished. Prosperity was apparent: cities grew; trade was carried on extensively with other countries; social life was constantly changing due to the influence of contact with foreign nations. The Temple was begun in the fourth year of his reign and dedicated in the eleventh; a splendid court and a beautiful capital had been established, Nevertheless, to maintain this luxury it was necessary for the people to pay heavy taxes and render compulsory service to the crown. Already during the latter part of Solomon's reign dissatisfaction disturbed the contentment of the lower classes, especially in the tribe of Ephraim and those influenced by it.

While Solomon yet ruled, the qualifications of Jeroboam, son of Neb-at,justified his appointment by the king as "ruler over all the charge of the house of Joseph," that is, he became overseer over the number of men from the tribe of Ephraim who joined the royal army. Upon leaving the city of Jerusalem where the honor was conferred by Solomon, he was met by Ahijah, the Shilonite prophet. The prophet rent a garment of Jeroboam's into twelve pieces, giving the young man ten of them saying, "Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel, Behold I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee: (But he shall have one tribe for my servant David's sake, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel i) Because that they have forsaken me ... Howbeit I will not take the whole kingdom out of his hand: but I will make him prince all the days of his life for David my servant's 'sake, whom I chose, because he kept my commandments and my statutes: But I will take the kingdom out of his son's hand, and will give it unto thee, even ten tribes. And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a light alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there. And I will take thee, and thou shalt reign according to all that thy soul desireth, and shalt be king over Israel." It seems Jeroboam understood that this prophecy was to go into effect immediately, conducting himself in such a manner that Solomon thought it expedient to kill him. Jeroboam fled to Egypt, where he remained under the protection of Shishak, king of Egypt, until the death of Solomon.

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Rehoboam to relax the heavy burden placed upon them by Solomon. Contrary to the advice of his wise old counsellors, the king scornfully refused the plea of his people with threats of more grievous burdens than they had borne before. The people considered this insult added to injury, and indignantly refused allegiance to the house of David, saying, "What portion have we in David? neither have we inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, 0 Israel: now see to thine own house, David." The children of Israel who lived in Jerusalem and the cities of Judah, however, acknowledged Rehoboam as lheir king. When the king sent Adoram, the tax-gatherer, to restore order and force the revolting tribes to pay their levies, the officer was stoned to death.

Rehoboarn himself found it necessary to fIee for his life to Jerusalem.

A division in the kingdom was inevitable, for the "cause was from the Lord." The tribe of Judah and the greater part of Benjamin remained loyal to the line of David.

With the exception of the Levites who later joined the kingdom of Judah, the rest of the .ribes pledged their allegiance to Jeroboam. When Rehoboam arrived in Jerusalem he assembled 180,000 warriors to force the revolting tribes to return, but Shemaiah, another prophet, was sent by the Lord to inform Rehoboam that chis civision was effected with the will of the Lord, and that any further attempt to subjugate the tribes would be fruitless. 'lhus this momentous separation was oroughr aoout almost without bloodshed. The breach was never healed; each kinguom pursued its separate course. Dates for this division are variously given from 985-937 B. C., out 975 is most generally accepted.

The Northern Kingdom lasted approximately 250 years, at the end 'of which period it was destroyed by the Assyrians. Nineteen kings of nine different families ruled it, of each of whom Scripture says "he did that which was evil in the sight 'Of the Lord." This kingdom, also called the Kingdom of Israel, was conspicuous for its idolatry which brought about its downfall. There were four leading periods in it. history: in the first, Jeroboam was the most outstanding ruler, Ahab in the second, Jehu in the third, and Pekah in the fourth, During the first period the roots of idolatry were firmly embedded; during the second idolatry held full sway; during the third it was somewhat checked due to the influence of the prophets; and during the fourth it accomplished the complete destruction of the kingdom.

Jeroboam began his reign by fortifying Shechem as a strong fortress situated in the central part of his kingdom.

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miles northeast of Shechern, the capital. He soon perceived that if he allowed the people to go to Jerusalem to worship, old memories would be revived, tempting them to-renew their allegiance to the line of David. To prevent this, he built two golden calves, placing them .at Dan and Bethel, the northern and southern extremities of his kingdom. Thus gl"OSSidolatrous practices were introduced. Continuous warnings were sent to Jeroboam, but the king continued in his evil ways.

Herein consisted the wickedness of "Jeroboam, the son of Nebot, who made Israel to sin." The Lord considered his transgressions sufficient cause to destroy the house of Jeroboam. During the twenty-two years of his reign war was carried on almost incessantly with the kingdom of Judah.

Jeroboam was succeeded by his son Nadah, who reig ned two years. He followed in the footsteps of his father in flagrantly disobeying the commands of the Lord and causing Israel to sin. While besieging Gibbethon, a town of the Philistines, Nadab was slain by Baasha, the son of Ahijah, a man of the house of Issachar. No important historical event occurred during these two years to signalize the reign of Nadab.

Baasha took possession of the kingdom and put to death the entire house of Jeroboam. The northern cities now were besieged by Bsn-hadad, the Syrian king, but Baasha was able to defend his throne. In his reign of twenty-four years he also did evil in the sight of the Lord. Like Jeroboam, he received the message that his entire house would be destroyed because of the great wickedness he fostered. The messenger was Jehu, a prophet of the Lord. The prophecy was fulfilled when Baasha's son Elah, who ruled two years, was slain in a drunken orgie in Tirzah by Zimri, one of his captains. In his reign of seven days Zimri exterminated the entire house of Baasha, thus endiing the second royal dynasty of Israel, Omri, captain of the host of Israel, led the army against the usurper. When Zimri recognized his own defeat he burned the palace at Tirzah and perished in the flames. Tlhis ended the first period in the history of the Northern Kingdom.

But Omri was not the choice of all the people. Half favored Tibni, son of Ginath. After a struggle of four years Tibni died and Omri claimed the crown. Hers began the second period of Israel's history. The hostilities 'between the two kingdoms ceased almost entirely; a long and indecisive war with Syria was undertaken ; the worship of the Sidonian Baal was introduced; and the energetic prophets of the Lord courageously protested against the idolatry that was corrupting more and more the activities of the nation.

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Omri's reign extended over a period of twelve years.

During the first six his capital was Tirzah. Then he bought a hill from a certain Shemer for two talents of silver (about $3,766.50), building upon it the city of Samaria which from that time on remained the seat of government of the Northern Kingdom. There is not much recorded of this ruler in the Old 'Testament, yet he must have been considered a great monarch, for the city of Samaria was known as Beth-Omri for several centuries. But Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord, being even more ungodly than his predecessors.

Omri's son Ahab, one of the most conspicuous names in Scripture ruled over Israel in Samaria twenty-two years.

By his marriage to Jezebel, the Bloody Mary of her day, daughter of a Sidonian king, the worship of Baal was added to the rest of the heathenish practices already prevalent in the kingdom before his accession. If it had not been for the efforts of the prophets sent by the Lord to restore somewhat the faith in Jehovah, the true religion would surely have disappeared from Israel during this period. Elijah pronounced vigorous protests against this idolatry, and even put the priests of Baal to death, thereby incurring the jealous and violent anger of J ezebel and Ahab. The prophet was forced to flee to Horeb. Here the Lord instructs him to go to Damascus. On the way he was to anoint three persons who among them were to punish Israel for falling away from the Lord. These were Hazael, the future king of Syria, Jehu the son of Nimshi, king of Israel, and Elisha, son of Shaphat of Abel-Meholat to be prophet in Elijah's place.

Ahab found it necessary to turn his attention from religious quarrels to the defense 'Of his kingdom. Ben-hadad.. king of Syria, again invaded the land. His power had greatly increased. Thirty-two kings followed his standard. He sent an insolent message to Ahab demanding complete submission 'Of the latter. Ahab was prepared to defend himself spiritedly when a prophet appeared unto him and told him that the young men of the princes of the provinces would defeat the army of the Syrians. This was fulfilled. The prophet further advised Ahab to strengthen himself, for Ben-hadad would repeat the attempt the next year. This time the Syrian king supplied himself with a better organized army commanded by able Syrian officers instead of by kings of doubtful fidelity with Oriental pomp as in the first' a temnt. He (Ben-hadad) listened to his servants who adL vised him to plan his field of battle on the plains, where he would have a better chance for victory since Jehovah was considered a powerful mountain deity who was incapable of aiding the Israelites in the valleys.

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at Aphek in the plain of Esdraelan, While the Syrians filled the valle;, the army of Israel, encamped on the hill~ide, resembled "two little flocks of kids." A man of God informs Ahab that because Ben-hadad had endorsed the impious saying about Jehovah (that He was powerless, in the valleys) the Syrians would be defeated. Ben-hadad and the remnant of his army fled to Aphek, into the city. There a wall fell upon 27,000 of the men who were left. Ben-hadad was then compelled to plead for mercy from Ahab, trusting to the reputation for mercy attributed to kings of Israel in general. With mistaken clemency, Ahab spared his life and made a covenant or treaty with the defeated ruler. Ben-hadad promised to restore all the cities the Syrians had conquered from Israel.

In sparing Ben-hadad's life Ahab had, like Saul, been guilty of a serious crime. In a parable acted out bef.ore the king, a prophet showed him the seriousness of his crime, saying "Because thou hast let go out of thy hands a man whom I appointed to utter destruction, therefore thy life shall go for his life, and thy people for his people."

Adjacent to the palace at Jezreel, at the foot of Mount Gilboa, was a vineyard belonging to one Naboth. This possession would have been a very convenient addition to the royal property, 'but Naboth refused to part with the inheritance of his fathers. At the instigation of Jezebel, Naboth was treacherously put to death. When Ahab went to take. possession of the vineyard Elijah met him with the words of the Lord, "In the place where dogs licked the, blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine." The fall of the house of Ahab was prophesied, but because the king fasted in sack doth and ashes, he was assured that Jehovah would not bring about this dire punishment until after Ahab's death.

Then followed three years of peace between Syria and Israel. In the third year Ahab invited Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, to accompany him to Rarnoth-giliad, which the Syrians had taken from Israel. Jehoshaphat requested "Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the Lord today." Ahab summoned the prophets. With one voice they advise him to. undertake the campaign, for the Lord would give him the victory. Jehoshaphat asks if there is not a prophet of Jehovah whose advice might be sought. It is with reluctance that Ahab summons Micaiah, for this prophet always prophesied to Ahab's disadvantage.

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tell the truth he prophesied defeat of the armies of Israel.

He thereupon proceeded to relate a vision he beheld wherein the host of heaven surrounds Jehovah who seeds a method of leading Ahab to his destruction. A spirit suggests that he, the spirit, will enter the prophets of Ahab and cause them to speak lies, inducing Ahan to undertake the expedition to Ramoth-gilead. Jehovah sends the spirit forth. Ahab then sentenced the prophet to prison.

In the battle of Ramoth-gilead Ahab disguised himself as an ordinary soldier, knowing perhaps that the king of Syria had commanded his men to "fight neither with small nor great, save only with the king of Israel." However, Ahab was mortally wounded by the chance shot of a Syrian archer. All day he remained in his chariot so that his men shoujd not know how seriously he was wounded. He died in the evening. His body was taken to Samaria for buria1.

Scmeone washed the chariot of the blood of the king at the pool of Samaria, where the dogs licked up hIS blood. Thus the prophecy of Eujah was fulfilled.

Ahab's son Ahaziah next ascended the throne. His idolatrous and superstitious nature was shown by the fact that he sent messengers to Baalzebub, god 'OfEkron located in that city, to inquire whether he, Ahaziah, would recover from a fall he had sustaineu, l<.;lijahwas sent by God to testify against this open and insulting preference of the idol to Jehovah and to prophesy the death of Ahaziah. Two years later his brother Jehoram succeeded him. He (Jehoram) reigned twelve years'. The beginning of his reign was marked' by ehe translation of Elijah into heaven.

In spite of all his discouragements and the hostility of Jezebel, Elijah had accomplished a great deal. He frustrated to a great extent the wicked schemes of Ahab and Jezebel.

He hal.ed, but could not avert the destruction 'Ofthe Northern Kingdom. Elisha, his successor in this monumental work wrought miracles and effected the conversion of heathen to show that the Lord was all-powerful, guiding His people and extending His protection over His faithful ones.

Again hostilities broke cut between Syria and Israel.

Ramoth-gilead was again the scene of battle. King Jehoram had been wounded in battle and had retired to Jezreel. The campaign was. being carried on by Jehu, a captain in Jehoram's army. The son 'Of one of the prophets. was sent to Ramoth to anoint Jehu as the king of Israel who was to destroy the houss, of Ahab. Jezebel was cast from' a high window, Jehoram was killed by a.v arrow from Jehu's bow, Ahaziah was mortally wounded, seventy sons of Ahab were beheaded in Samaria, brethren of Ahaziah were destroyed

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in the same city, and priests and worshippers of Baal were put to death in the temple 'OfBaal. Thus the entire house of Ahab was annihilated and Baal-worship was overthrown.

The accession of Jehu marks the beginning of the third great period. The dynasty of Jehu and his descendants reigned longer than any other Israelite line. For a period of over a century Jehu, Jehoahaz, Joash, and Jeroboam II occupy the throne. Holy Writ does not contain a detailed account of their *igns, but it is evident that the Syrians gained power over them (as punishment from God for their wickedness) but under Jeroboam II the power of the Syrians weakened. The territory under Israelite control was then almost equal to that governed by Solomon.

During this period prophets who left writings behind made their appearance. Jonah, Amos, and Hosea belonged to this period. Their function was different from that of the prophets who preceded them. It w.as evident that in the Northern Kingdom idolatry had so eaten into the heart of the nation that 'ordinary judgments or punishments would not effect any marked result. A great catastrophe that would nearly consume the people (but at the 'Same time would promise resurrection to new life at a future date) was to overtake them. These prophets were to speak this message.

Their warnings. and consolations had to be written down for future generations because fulfillment would embrace many years. In some of their prophecies the allusions to the Son of Man are not so distinct as in some of those of the prophets of the Southern Kingdom, Isaiah for example, who describes the Savior and Hi'S vicarious atonement in detail, Through the preaching of Jonah the city of Nineveh was snared. It was to be the future scourge of the wicked impenitence of the ten tribes, and within those walls Jonah's: countrymen would be punished. Amos was a man of humble birth, but was not uneducated. He had considerable knowledge of affairs in Palestine. With bold and fearless assertions he prophesied the destruction of Israel. He rebuked the corruption prevalent in city life and the injustices done to the poor, who were ground to the dust by their creditors.

Drunkenness was a vice common throughout the kingdom.

Famines and droughts should have taught the people a lesson; the nation was rushing headlong to destruction although the people knew it not. Amos voiced the only re~edy "Let .iudzment run down like waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream" (Amos 5 :24). He foretold the captivity of the ten tribes in a foreign country. Nevertheless, the Lord would not completely destroy the house of Israel; after sifting it among nations, He would restore to it its former glory.

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The third prophet, Hosea, continued to preach for sixty years, until the days of Hoshea, the last of the kings of Israel. His prophecies were addressed particularly to the kingdom of Israel. He presents to the view of the people the corruption of the world, Idolatry had once more gained supremacy; it had recovered from the check produced by the labors of Elijah, Elsiha, and their co-workers.

After the death of Jeroboam II, anarchy ravaged the Northern Kingdom. The kings who followed were murderers and profligates. Jeroboam's son, Zachariah, was openly murdered in Samaria after a rule of six months. His murderer, Shallum, ruled but one month when he in turn was slain by Menahern. In the latter's ten-year .reign he committed revolting atrocities. When threatened by Pul, king of Assyria, he paid 1000 talents for security from Assyrian invasion. This money was raised by means of taxes exacted from wealthy Israelites. T!his is the first time that an Assyrian monarch is men tioned in the records of Israel.

His son Pekahiah reigned only two years, at the end of which time he was murdered by Pekah, one of his captains. Pekah ruled for the unusually long period of twenty years, During this time 'I'iglath-pileser, Assyrian king, captured all the frontier towns on the northeast side of Israel, namely, Ijan, Abel-bethrnaachah, and Janoah, Kedesh, and Hazor, along with Gilead, Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and carried the inhabitants captives into Assyria. Hoshea ,became king of Israel after slaying Pekah. He did evil in the sight of the Lord, but not so flagrantly as his predecessors. During his reign of nine years, his kingdom was again threatened with invasion by Shalmaneser IV, the new Assyrian king.

Hoshea agreed to pay tribute to the invader since he realized that resistance was vain. After six years he was found negotiating with So, the king 'Of Egypt who had promised him aid in an effort to repress Assyria, their common enemy.

The Assyrians now invaded Israel, imprisoned Hoshea, and besieged Samaria f'01"Lhree years. Shalmaneser died during the siege, but his son Sargon finally captured the city.

With the fall of Samaria (722 B. C.), 28,000 Israelites were deported into Assyria. They were colonized chiefly inthe cities of the Medes.

Various theories have been advanced ae to where the descendants of these ten tribes are today. It seems, however, that they were absorbed by Asiatic peoples. Esarhaddon (681-669 B. C.) recolonized Israel with strangers from various parts of the Assyrian dominion. The population was too sparse, nevertheless, to keep down the lions who were becoming a serious menace. These new settlers were half-idolators, "fearing Jehovah and serving their own

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gods," who ascribed the danger from beasts to the anger of Jehobah. They thereupon requested that a priest of Israel be recalled to teach them the worship of the "God of the land." This was done. Later these settlers combined the worship of Jehovah with that of their idols. The Samaritans of whom we read in New Testament times were the descendants of this mixed race. Today a few remnants of this ancient people dwell in Shechem.

The faU of the Northern Kingdom is one of the most sad and impressive lessons in history. II Kings 17 enumerates the reasons for this dire punishment which befell this branch of the Chosen Race. Idolatry and its attendant evils turned the nation as a whole away from the worship of Jehovah. Time and again the Lord sent prophets to' reprimand them, but they heedlessly continued to rush to their doom. All the kings followed the example 'Oftheir predecessor "Jeroboam the son of Nebat who made Israel sin," thus bringing about the end of a mighty kingdom. Today we find a parallel to this nation as it was before the Exile in many parts of the world. Basic truths of Scripture are being denied; error and hypocrisy are prevalent. Modern prophets may well say with Amos, "Let judgment run down like waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream."-Esther Gruendemann '40.

FOR SALE Characters: J ohn Richards, a farmer Mary Richards, his wife Walter Richards, the eldest son Marvin Richards, the next oldest Alice, the oldest daughter Delores, the next oldest Gerald, the youngest child Act I:

The farm home of the Richards

Act II: The same, two years later Act III: A small hovel on the outskirts of a small city. three years later ACT ONE Scene: It is the kitchen of the Richards home. They live on a farm. The time is evening. Richards is reading

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the paper by lamp light. The kitchen is modestly furnished, but neatly kept, and the tea kettle is still singing on the old black stove. It is late spring, May. Mrs. Richards enters. She is a devoted, honest lady and mother. They are both about fifty years old. Both are dressed in plain working-clothes, Mrs. Richards: Well, John, our baby is again resting from a hard day of play. He hasn't the softest of beds, but he's satisfied with the mattress that has' held his four brothers and sisters. He seems to enjoy his sleep just as much as Walter did, who used that mattress first.

John: Yes, Mary; and many of his playthings still belong to Walter, too; they're old, and some 路ofthem patched, but he 'enjoys playing with them just as much as his oldest brother did. You know, Mary, when I see little Gerald play outon the sand pile left after I marie some of these improvement'S with his home-made truck, it makes me feel happy.

Mary: He does make life brighter.

And it's still more of a joy to know that we are able to give him a happy childhood. The other children had one, and I think we owe it to Gerald too.

John : And to think that even during those hard times we just went through we worked especially hard for all our children-it really makes one feel good. Even though we did have to take up a loan. Within a few years we will be able to pay that off..

Mary: I hope so.

John: Surely we will. Now that Marvin has finished high school, he can help us with the work too. Alice can help you with your work and your chickens. We'll all work and work some more, and soon the debt will be paid.

Mary: But Mr. Maxin, from whom you borrowed that money; if he doesn't get his payments, he'll foreclose the first chance he gets; and besides, you'll have to start Walter out on his own too.

John: Don't worry, we'll come out all right. I've . worked for so long already and always managed to find some way out. Now that times are picking up, there is no reason for failing, either.

Mary: I do hope Maxin would show some pity just in case we can't make ends meet. Say, where are the boys?

John: Walter was still out in the field when I came in, but it's dark now, and he should be coming home. Marvin is doing up the rest of the chores. I suppose they'll be in in a short time.

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Mary: If we get a little rain now your corn should come up pretty quick. And then I do hope we get enough rain so that we get a good harvest sa we can payoff Mr. Maxin. All the work you and the boys are putting into that land and then some half-way decent weather should give us a good crop.

John (looks out of the window): I guess Walter must路 be home; I see they're working in the horse barn now. I think they'll be in soon.

Mary: I bet they'll be tired after a hard day's. work.

Marvin espceially; he's not used to it, being in school all this while. Well. I have their room in order and they can go right to bed if they want to.

John: I wonder how far he got on that south field today. He should nearly have finished that.

Mary: Then the corn is ready to grow. I do hope it yields good. (teasingly) You know, Dad, my chickens want some of that next fall too.

John : Yes, and my hogs too.

(Walter and Marvin enter, carrying a lantern. As they come into the house. Marvin blows out the lantern and. puts it away. Walter is a young man of twenty, Marvin eighteen. They are dressed in overalls, patched a little.

Walter wears a blue jacket.)

John: Well, Walter, how far did y.ou get?

Walter (taking 'Offhi'Sclothes and washing, follo-wedby Marvin): I stayed until I finished. It was getting a little chilly towards last, but I only had a little bit left, and I didn't want to go back again tomorrow. Now we can start on the forty tomorrow.

(He coughs.) I think I caught a little more cold out there tonight. It was so damp.

Mary: I'll make you some hot tea before you go to bed : and here's some salve you can use too. I just got it from the Watkins dealer; he was 'here today.

Marvin: Say, Mom, you should see our little colt; we left him out for the first time this afternoon.

Did he have the time of his life. In another two years we'll be able to run three cultivators across the field; unless we get a tractor by that time. (Looking at John and smiling.) Then dad can sit on the tractor, and Walter and I will pase him up with our horse-cultivators.

Mary:' With your colt you'll maybe get through the field in a hurry, but there won't be any corn left.

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before we put the board away for the. summer. Where's Alice?

Mary : She went to bed already. She had a hard day at school today, and she had to walk home. Dad was busy and couldn't get her. You'd ibetter go to bed too; we've got to get up early now in the spring, and we've got quite a few cows to milk besides.

Walter: Yep, Marvin, you will have to milk mine too; I'm going to get an early start tomorrow out on that field, so we can soon see some corn coming through. I think I'll go to bed too. It'll maybe do my cold some good, Is that tea ready?

Mary: Yes, Walter. Here it is. (She takes it from the stove and pours, it into a cup and puts it on the table.

Walter drinks.)

John: You'd better take good care of that cold; yO'U catch them so easily and your voice doesn't sound any too good. And your cough either. And you be careful too, Marvin, that you don't get one. We can't afford to be sick abed at this time of the year.

Marvin: Five foot, four; weight, one sixty-five. The 'doctor said I was 0 K when we were examined at school early this spring. Say, Dad, Ted from across the road wants me to go to town with him lomorrow night; I don't suppose Walter will go, so I told him I thought it would be all right. Is it? ' John: I think so. He's a nice chap.

Mary: Only be careful about yourself; remember your name is Richards.

Marvin: Yes, and Sunday is church, and don't spend all your money, and be a gentleman. But I guess Ted had to go through all that too. Well, I'm going to bed. Good night. (Goes out. One can hear him go to his room upstairs. ) The rest: Mary: Marvin:

Good night.

Sleep well.

I will, Mom.

Walter: I guess I'll go to bed too. I hope to finish that piece of land tomorrow. Then we'll have a few days rest.

John: Don't work the horses too hard though; we'll need t.hem later on yet for harvesting, and they've got to be in good shape for that. We can't afford to lose any 'Ofthem.

I don't want to get a tractor with that loan on our hands.

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Mary: No, we've got to save every penny we can, so we can payoff our debt and get you your car next year.

Walter: I don't worry about that car. Our old car is still pretty good. (Yawns.) Well, I'm going to bed.

Good night.

Mary: Here's your salve for your cold. (Gets it from a cupboard and gives it to him. He goes out the same way as Marvin.)

John: Well, I guess we'll go to bed too. Your brooder house is all taken care of? You'd better have their heater going ; it's quite cold out tonight.

Mary: Yes. I went out there shortly before you came in. Gerald was along too. You should see him among all those little chicks.

John: How many have you?

Mary: I don't know; about 500. I have another ten clucks setting. The eggs should begin hatching tomorrow.

John: Too bad we couldn't get chicks from the hatchery like the others, but we can't afford it.

Mary: This is more work; but it's fun too. And we have plenty of help now. Say, when you go to town tomor-' row, could you bring along some chick mash? The chick feed we can make ourselves.

John: I think I can bring along a hundred pounds or so. That should be enough?

Mary: Yes, plenty. Well, I'll get these dishes out of the way, and then I'm going to bed. You'd better go too; you worked so hard today.

John:' I am. (He gets up and goes out through the dining into the bed room. Mary cleans the table, then picks up the Iamp and follows as the curtain falls.)

ACT TWO Scene: The same farm home, the same room, two years: later. The beginning of May. The characters are two years older. John and Mary's faces are furrowed and show signs of worry, hard work, even sadness. Their clothes are more patched and faded. Nevertheless everything is neat and in order. They are seated at the dinner table; the meal is finished. As we look over the table we find that Walter's place is not to be found.

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dead and more Dr less mechanical. The sun is shining brightly through the window.

Delores (nDW twelve) : The mail must be here by now.

I'm going to go and get it.

Gerald (now six): May I go too, Mamma?

Mary: Yes, but wash your hands and face first.

(Gerald washes himself; Delores puts on her clothes, for it is still cold outside. She get'S Gerald's clothes, old from being worn by the other children, ready for him. He dresses and they leave. We notice Mary is crying occasionally.)

Marvin: Do you think I should go out in the field today? We could at least get a start on our corn ground.

Then next week we could start full swing.

John: Yes, but dress warmly; it's a bit cold. We can try to raise something again this year.

Mary (crying): Oh, John, don't let him go out. You know what happened to Walter. He went out in such cold weather tDD. And now-s-Ishe cries convulsively), Alice (who has, been trying to' control herself, arises and goes over to' her mother, trying to console her. Marvin holds his head in his hands, shielding his eyes, There is a short silence after which Mary controls herself again.)

John (now depressed): Yes, Mother, but we must get our work done.

Mary (crying): Don't let him go, Dad. Pneumonia works so fast. Just one week ago today Victors were out and took Walter away. (She again breaks down.)

Marvin: But, Mother, the rest of us are here yet; and we can carry on.

(Mary seems to' be consoled by this statement : she braces up, and Alice slowly begins to' clear the table. Mary, however, still 10Dksvery fatigued and depressed. Alice also looks touched.)

John: Mr. Victors was very nice; he says he can wait until we have the money ; and he was very reasonable tDD. be.

Mary: With all these crop failures those people should And Mr. Maxin too.

Marvin: Don't you think, Dad, that Maxin would give us another year's time on that loan?

John: I doubt it. We haven't raised a thing for the last two years, and I couldn't even pay the interest last year.

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Mary : Y DU should go and speak to him; tell him the situation, and maybe he would let us stay and give us another year's time.

John: No use. I spoke to him several times, but it doesn't help.

Marvin: Well, maybe we'll get some crops this year.

I hope SQ. Our cattle are nothing but bones draped with skin now.

Alice: Our fruit cellar doesn't 100ik SQ good either.

It's just a bunch of empty fruit jars. I haven't be-en able to can a thing these last years. Our apple trees are drying up; so are the plums. And garden things, well, they just burned out in the garden.

Marvin: Our fields were the same way. We didn't have the binder DUtfor two years now. I hope we can use it this year.

John: A few years ago we always thought it hard work during the harvest season. Now we would feel thankful if we could do that work; just so we get something. If we don't get anything this year, I'm afraid we'll have to sell the rest of our livestock. We just won't have any f'eed for them. And I haven't the money to buy enough for them.

Our last hogs are going away today. I hope we get a good market.

Marvin: If we'd have a radio now, we'd know just what they are doing.

Mary: I think it'll be a few years yet before we can have a radio; if we ever have one.

John (who didn't hear this): And then, if we get a good crop, we can buy some hogs again in the fall.

Alice (who is just taking the milk pitcher to the pantry): Mother, do we have any more milk? There isn't much left in this pitcher.

Mary: That's all there is in the house.

Marvin: Then that's all there is on the place. Our cows don't give much. I don't think we've hauled cream to. town for over a month.

John: Well, you can't expect those cows to give milk when all they get to eat is thistles.

Our silo hasn't been used these last years, and the hay mow is empty too.

Alice: What are we going to feed our little chickens?

We haven't many any more, but thosâ&#x201A;Ź that we have want to eat too. Las-t year I always got some f'rom the granary; but that's empty now.

John: I'll see. Maybe I can still get a little credit at the store and buy some feed to last until we get our grain threshed.

Mary: If we get some.

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(Marvin is getting ready to go outside. Alice is ready to begin washing the dishes.)

John: I think we can do some work out in the field.

The horses didn't have such a hard week.

Marvin : Well, I should be able to get quite a bit done then.

John: Don't work them too hard. You know they're not so strong as they were when we could feed them oats and hay. And we can't change off any of them now either.

Marvin: Nat since our other horses had to be sold.

Too bad we didn't have enough feed for them. And the team we sold was, always my favorite team.

John: And I think I'll stay on the place so that when the truck comes" I can help them load those hogs.

Mary: I don't suppose our grains are very large yet, even though we did get some rain this spring?

Marvin: They don't look so very bad. If we'd only get some rain now, it would help a lot.

Alice: Then we could soon have some radishes and lettuce too.

(Out of the window we can see the sky becoming gray; the sun seems to be hiding under a cloud. It is the beginning of a dust storm.)

John: I wonder if the children aren't coming wi th the mail pretty soon. I'd like to see the paper yet before I go out.

Alice: They'll be here soon. They've been gone for quite a while already.

Marvin (who is ready to go outside now, looks out of the window): I'm afraid I won't go out into the field today.

Look at the sky out there.

(They all approach the window.)

Mary: Another one? Oh, Dad. John (bitter, becoming antagonistically sullen): Well, we've zone throu-h many of these 'these last two years; we'll zet through this one too. It'll blow all the fine soil for our corn land awav and cover up our small grains, But blow, now, blow; take our crons, take our lands, take our home! (He comes to his senses again, and sits brooding.

The children looik:at each other: Alice turns, away trying to control herself: Marvin shows a sad, depressed, but grimly determined face. Mary is standing at the window, staring out into the storm blankly, It is growing ever darker.)

Mary: Oh, John.

(John does not move; the children don't know what to do. They move rather restlessly.

There is a weird silence throughout the house. Only the wind and dust can be heard. 'Gerald and Delores come in.)

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Gerald (gaily): Here is a letter for you, Daddy. Delores said it's for you.

(John takes it automatically; Gerald does not notice this, however.)

Delores (putting the paper on the table): May we have the comic page?

(No one answers ; she is busy finding it in the paper, and since there is no answer, takes the page. Come, Gerald, let's go into the other room and read them.

(Delores and Gerald go into the dining room.)

Mary: Light a lamp, Alice; it's so dark. John, where is that letter from?

(John seems to have rallied now, he looks 'at it and reads.)

John: From sheriff''s office. (He mechanically tears it open at one end and takes out the letter. Delores' voice can be heard softly in the next room reading to Gerald, The rest in the kitchen gather closely around the chair where John is seated. The lit lamp is next to him on the table. The wind outside is now at its highest, and one can't see out of the window at all. It is dark.)

Mary: Oh !-It's-good-Walter didn't get-to-see -that. (rnechanically.)

John (thouch he seemed at first to have difficulty in reading it, now beg-ins. slowly and mechanically): Notice of real estate mortgage foreclosure is hereby given that default has occurred-(the last words are not understood any more, he mumbles the rest to himself, Mary sits down so that John cannot see her and cries silently. Marvin and Alice turn away; Marvin stands with depressed uncertain expression, Alice comes to him and takes hold of him for a support; both have their backs toward John. They show bitter sadness. All this is done uuietlv while John continues to read the notice. One can hear from this notice as he reads the following phrase) :-which sale will be made by the 'sheriff's office-(it falls back into a mumble. As they thus stand the curtain falls.)

ACT THREE Scene: The scene has shifted to a small city. The time is three years later. John looks haggard, his hair is a dishevelled, dull gray; Mary looks aged, wrinkled, and weathered with worry. Gerald has become a street boy, and his dress is typical of slum children. Delores is now just another slum girl. Alice, now twenty, is a common working-girl; and Marvin, a hard-working young man who still looks at the future.

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condition, has been using day in and day out. Mary is doing ironing; her hair is unkempt, and she is perspiring. As the curtain rises Mary is working, and John is sitting and holding his head in his hands.

'They don't say anything.

After a short while Delores enters. It is late afternoon.

Delores brings in a basket of dirty clothes.

Delores: These are from old lady Murray. She said that if they weren't as good as the laundry makes them, she'll send them back to the laundry the next time.

Mary: I hope I'll get them good enough for them; I've got plenty of work now, but the rent is due next week, and I don't know where I'm going to get the money.

John (blankly): Offer it for sale, for sale. (He is again morose.)

(Delores still shrinks from this statement, but Mary does not pay attention to it; she seems used to it from hearing it repeatedly.')

Delores: Ma, what are we going to have to eat tonight? I'm hungry. That piece of bread and spud didn't fill me up very good.

Mary: Oh, there'll be something. Delores, go to the Hadley's; they said we could get their wash too. See if they have it ready for us. But be decent and nice.

John: They'll sell it to you at the sale.

(Delores goes' out; Mary bites her lip with a bitter expression. She continues working. Alice comes in; she looks tired, as though nearly all her strength had been worked out of her. She is all tired out. She is, dressed very plainly, but neatly. She looks at John with pity.)

Alice (to Mary): Hello, Mother. (She goes to John) : Hello, Dad; how are you feeling today?

(Tries to cheer him with this.)

John (with a peculiar look at her): What, were you to the sale too? (Alice turns away again. John mutters to himself) for sale, for sale, Alice (to Mary): I saw Doctor Arthurs, today, and he says there have been some complaints and he may-beforced-toMary: Oh, no, no, no, no; it can't be.

Alice: I have to go back to work tonight, so I didn't get my pay yet for this week. What are we going to have for supper?

Mary: Well, we haven't much left in the house. We can maybe find enough for the children. Then you can buy some things when you come home later. Marvin should get his pay today too.

Alice: Let me do some ironing, and you can make supper then. You've 'been at this all day.

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Mary: But, Alice, you're so tired too; and you have to go back to work again tonight.

Alice: But I can help a little.

(She goes to the ironing board; Mary reluctantly gives up the iron; Alice begins to iron but with great difficulty; she is so tired. Mary begins gathering left-overs and preparing them for supper. There is, a silence for a while.)

Alice: Marvin should be coming home soon too; and Gerald, where's he?

Mary: I don't know; I suppose he'll be here when supper time comes. Here he comes.

(Gerald enters; he presents an unkempt appearance.

He just had a fight. Quite excited about it.)

G卢 rald: We just cleaned up the South Street Gang.

Boy, was that fun! We sent them home in a jiffy. I had that-路 John (reaching for him affectionately): That's the Richards; fight, fight, only-don't let them-e-put-s-you-c-on -sale.

(Gerald shrinks from him; he becomes quiet. John again becomes morose. Gerald goes into the other room.

After a short while he is playing with some of his playthings in there. In the meanwhile Alice has finished the ironing and is putting the clothes into separate bundles to be delivered. Mary is finishing preparation on their scanty supper. In a short time Marvin comes home from work;. besides fatigue he shows signs of depressive worry and anxiety.)

Marvin: Well, I got my check for this week, Mother.

Ten dollars; and the manager says that since I have a high school education I have a chance to be promoted. Not bad.

This with Alice's check should give us something to live on again. Even if it isn't much.

John: And then you'll have to have a sale. You won't get by without a sale. There has to be a sale.

(Marvin is very much moved at this; he seems to be disturbed within himself, trying to make a decision.)

John (notices Marvin's action): What, son, are we, having a sale already? We just had one a little while ago.

We can't have a sale yet.

(Marvin is overcome by this, but he conceals it as best he can. Delores enters with another basket of clothes.

She puts them down and, smelling supper and seeing the table set, she gets ready for supper.)

Delores: Mrs. Hadley says that you will probably not have this ready by next Wednesday, but you shouldn't hurry too much. She knows you have much trouble.

(During this time they seat themselves at the table.)

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Mary: Why, I haven't any more trouble than other weeks, Come, Delores, supper.

John: Why, Mary, we're having a sale; you have to get ready for that. That sale, that sal-e, that sale(He again goes into a trance and goes into another room, evidently to prepare for supper. Marvin can't control himself any longer.)

Marvin (with great emotion): The sheriff was over to see me. He says that he'll have-co-take-Dad-away.

(Gerald can't understand this, but since everyone else seems surprised, he sits quiet also. Alice is stunned; Mary is so overcome that she cries in spite of her efforts to avoid tears. Delores remains mechanically quiet, An awful quiet. After a little while Marvin continues softly and heavily): They're coming right after supper.

(Footsteps announce John's entrance, and everyone is calm.)

John (muttering): We're going to have a sale; we're going to have a sale, a sale.

(As they are about to begin the meal, .there is a rap on the door. Marvin answers.)

Marvin (strainea): Lome-in.

Mary (mechanically): Oh, (Two officers enter. They appear kind to John and the rest. Mary approaches them. Evidently she asked them to wait until after the meal. They retire to the other room and the meal goes forward. Nothing is said; Mary sometimes is overcome by her emotions. Marvin is stoic; all eat mechanically. The meal is finished hurriedly, for none eat much. Marvin goes into the other room; one can hear him say to the officers): All right.

(The three enter.)

Marvin (going to John): Dad, you had better get ready and go along with these officers. We'll come over and see you often.

Gerald: Where is papa going? (He looks at Mary, who has broken down but tries to conceal it as well as she can. Gerald sees this and does not wait for an answer.

John mechanically goes and gets a coat and cap. Marvin goes along with him into the other room to get it. They return.)

John (turning to Mary): Goodbye, don't forget this sale ; while I'm gone to the sale. (He turns to Marvin and continues without emotion): Sell everything; only don't let them sell the children. (He turns to go to the door; the officers escort him. At the door he turns to the family once more and says feebly): The sale; goodbye; don't forget we have the sale. (He goes out.)

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lares. They go to the window to see their father taken into the car and driven away. Marvin and Alice take Mary into another room, and one hears them working and speaking to her, trying to quiet her. Gerald and Delores stand frightened at the window. Gradually Mary becomes quiet. but mumbles to herself. All that can be heard is this): So he's going to a sale, a sale-.

(Marvin and Alice return.

They dear the table, and in a very short time. One can hear them sob occasionally. After a while Marvin says) : I hope Mother will forget this. (He goes to the window and stares out vacantly.)

AliCÂŹ (softly): I, hope so. Then we'll work and put our money together.

We'll make our living, and maybe later on we can even bring Father back, and all of us can live on the farm again.

Marvin (still staring, and blankly): Maybe.

The curtain falls.

THE END. Henry Krenz '39

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EDITORIAL

MY CASE AGAINST EXAMINAT,IONS Peace and quiet reigns in the study hall. Gir;ls eagerly pore over page after page in their textbooks.

Finally one speaks, "Can you explain this controversy?

Honestly, I'm simply all mixed up!" They discuss the matter for a few minutes, but soon they are again devouring the printed material 'Onthe pages. Yes, you've guessed it. They are all "bucking" for semester exams. Then suddenly the bell rings. They all jump as if awakened from a trance. They glance at the clock with a sigh. Why must that time travel so fast?

It is now nine o'clock. But do they stop studying? I should say not. They stay right at it until ten, when they slowly climb the steps to their room. The girls all prepare for bed, but 'Only about half of them really do retire.

The other half again head for the study hall. They pick up the uninviting books and the pages upon pages of notes. All sit comfortably still for some short time. Then a chair creaks. Some one begins squirming about, another begins eating an apple, while still another is writlng with a scratchy old pen. And still everyone is trying to study.

Soon sleepiness, together with these other annoyances, overcomes one of the girls. It is simply impossible for her to study. She crawls into bed; but sleep-no, that is far away.

Dates begin pouring through her mind. But she does not know what they are all about. They are just one jumble of numbers.

Finally she falls, into a fitful sleep. She dreams about names" dates, places, controversies, and what not.

Suddenly she is awakened. She comes to with a start.

But it is merely her alarm, again calling her to the field of battle ..

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She jumps out of bed and steals around the room silently, like a thief in the night. Soon she opens the door and softly tip-toes down the hall. Peace and quiet again reign.

But not for long. Another alarm rings, and then another.

One by one they lead the way down to the study hall. Here they sit and "cram" until the breakfast bell rings.

Thus it happens semester after semester, year after year. But, I ask, is it worth it? Are these examinations really of such importance that the students practically ruin their health over 'them? I answer with a loud no. But the opposing side will always come with their ever-ready retort, "But that is not the idea of the examinations.

One should merely review and not try to "cram" everything in at the last minute." Granted. But then, we shall always have "crammers."

They do not merely review, but study every little detail perfectly. They will know everything for the test and will naturally pull the average up. "But then they know it only for the test. H will be lost to them for the future." . Again we agree, but they will get the highest grades on the test as well as on the report card. Should this bather us? No, it shouldn't; but it does. And we, along with the rest, try to cram in as much as possible. Is that really a true test of one's knowledge? Does, this show the professor just how far he has or has not succeeded in his work? No, it does not. It merely shows him who of his students has hurned the midnight oil and tried to memorize it all at the last moment. Therefore I say that examinations are Hot at all what most teachers think they are-a test of the students' permanent knowledge of the subject just taught.

"But how shall we know whether the students are really grasping what we are trying to teach?" the teachers will ask. Why not give weekly-or even daily quizzes? I'm sure in the end these would prove much more efficient than the well-known semester exams.

In another way exams are not a fair method of testing.

All students, even though they are in the same class, do not have the same opportunities for study. When in the third normal class, some one must be that unlucky person who teaches in practice school until the day before exams. Even though you do not plan to "cram," you must review the fads, and this does take time. This person who has been down at practice school then has one evening to make up two weeks' work and review the facts for one or more tests, His classmates have had the whole week or more to review, and they naturally will get the higher marks. But is this really fair?

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Then again, we must admit that examinations do not affect all people in the same way. There are those poor creatures who let the thought of examinations work upon them to such an extent that when the time comes for the actual writing. they pave worked themselves up to such a state that their mind, is practically blank. And one must admit that trying to write four or even five semester exams in one day is a .rather trying ordeal, even for people who are not effected by exams in this way. Is it fair to judge these people on the same basis as you do those who have no fear of examinations?

But still examinations, as soldiers, come marching forward in a steady stream. They really spoil our college life.

If only they had never been invented !-Ruth Koeninger '39.

THESE FICKLE FANATICS, THE FANS A thick, heavy silence hung over the room, tinged with the blue smoke from a cigarette.

"Ball one!" and again the silence fell, almost noisily. Footsteps down the hall broke the silence for a minute and a half and then "Ball two," the "ball" being stretched until it sounded much like the sound an orphaned calf makes. So, for more than an hour, with a word a minute the average, continued the game.

And to the very end sat one lone fan, breathleesly awaiting the stoic announcer's monotonous "Bawl three."

Frowning at every noise, nervously puffing his cigarette and sitting uncomfortably on the very edge of his chair for more than an hour was his idea of a thrill. A mild form of the insane fan. Americans must be pretty drab to get excited' over this monotony. I'll grant this much; the announcer was: poor, as announcers go. But wasn't he at least honest?

Really, that is about all the action that goes on in the game.

What the "good" announcer says besides this, is concentrated blah. Yet thousands of fans waste hours listening to the games, and spend millions to see them. Can yon imagine how exciting it must be to watch a lanky giant soberly look over the man at bat for a minute or more and then lazily swing his arm in a circle from one to ten times?

Rather a silly performance, isn't it? Yet the stands go insane. "Blood! Kill him!" I'd yell for action. And all this takes place underneath a blistering sun. Also, when I say the crowds go insane, I mean it. They no longer put up a fence to protect the audience from balls. They put It up to protect the umpire from a barrage of pop bottles. Which is an aid to the enterprising pop manufacturers.

I'm expecting any day the advertisement, "Our bottles are H-E-A-V-Y and are perfectly true."

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Baseball is not alone with its fans. Annually the football fights are attracting a larger number of fools. The conditions here are reversed. The average football fan pays a preposterous price to sit in weather a polar bear would shun. Oh, he gets his, money's worth. He can act as the inmate of a padded cell without becoming an occupant.

Several years ago 70,000 fans paid three dollars' per head to sit in cold sleet and rain for two hours. And the performancâ&#x201A;Ź is being repeated year after year. At least there's some action here. I wouldn't pay two cents to see thâ&#x201A;Ź "Yanks" and the "Cards" wave their arms. In football one may at least have the thrill of seeing eleven huskies earnestly attempt to slaughter eleven others. It all reverts to the Roman arena. .

As does the pugilistic art known to its millions of follows as "the fight." Fight managers actually manage to sell seats at twenty dollars. And so far from the ring that to their occupants the entertaining' plug-uglies look like puppets. They pay twenty dollars to see two beasts attempt to kill each other by fair means or foul. Twenty dollars to sit two to three hours in a stuffy, smoke-clouded room to see a fifteen second, one-blow battle. Twenty dollars to see a fight, when the winner is predestined. Are they crazy?

'The only fans about which anything complimentary may be said are the tennis fans. They are not the rowdies seen at other games. But these, even these, are prone to be fickle. Fans have absolutely no.memory. Gertrude Ederly was feted America over, and promptly forgotten.

The only great sport who is remembered today is John L. Sullivan.

And it does him no good. He's dead. Yesterday's hero is like yesterday's jazz. Forgotten.

The fans are responsible for many a death. A sudden drop from the highest pedestal is too much for many. Thus they have blood on their hands, and yet they never bother about i,t.-Ro.bert Meyer

'39.

THE MUCKER POSE AS I OBSERVED IT Look at this picture. Did you ever see such a thing?

Two governors of states rolling in snow, trying to wash each others' faces. Such idiocy!

Well, this is a democratic country. Perhaps that is the trouble with it. Hitler is criticized a plenty. Can you imagine him sprawled in a snow-drift, though, while "mein Freund, Benito Mussolini" threatens. him with a clod of snow? Anyway, they would never allow a newspaper to

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take a picture of such a pose. No, such things happen only in the United States. The poorest, most insignificant country of Europe would be shocked to see its rulers lower themselves so shamelessly. It takes our land of democracy and informality to produce such overgrown children.

With such rulers, what sort of a populace can be expected in this country?

Or, rather, what sort of a populace do we find here?

We Americans think that we are just all right. After all, are we not the most civilized nation in the world? We must be-don't we control more wealth than any other country?

Who invented most of the great modern conveniences '! Americans every time. What is all this about European cuiture ! Where in the world does one find a more complete system of schools than here? I guess no one need tell us anything about culture.

The people of this country suffer from a number of illnesses, but one affliction that we need never fear is the inferiority complex. The European countries, though, don't have that high opinion of us. I understand that when a European thinks of an American, he thinks of a blatant. shallow, materialistic oaf. lance read that a German paper had branded Americans as a type of savage. It had said that we like to wear our hats to bed, srt with our feet on tables, and spit our gum across the room. ThIS article was headed, "We spit gum, we do!" Perhaps this was exaggeration, but most exaggerations have some truth as a basis.

Here are the two extreme pictures of an American. I believe that the truth is usually said to be between two extremes. 'there are some people who are as vulgar as the. ones described by that German newspaper. On the other hand, there are many Americans who are really cultured.

Where, though, do the Europeans get their extremely low opinion of us? Why do we have governors who act like fourth-grade boys, or worse? The answer, I think, is found in our love of informality.

This is a democracy. There should be no elaborate manners or airs. Some people even believe that to be well-behaved is to be effeminate. With such an attitude toward good manners, it is no wonder that we observe some of the things that we do.

"Oh, you dirty gyp! You rat! That was lousy!"

One would think that he were listening to some underworld characters. Not by far. These expressions, and similar ones, are heard at college games. Nat all of these colleges are, state schools either.

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slang in class. Although he was able to talk cultured English, he talked slang, with the thought that he was talking down to the level of his students.

He would have been utterly surprised if he had known that we were beginning to believe that he really could not talk any other way.

Add to these examples the gum-chewing, the slang talking heard every day, observe the inconsiderate people, men and women, who demand their rights in public places and, in general, make fools of themselves, and then one question seems unanswerable: "Are we mueker-posers, or are we really muckers ?"-Geraldine Boelter '39.

ALUMNI NOTES Here's your alumni reporter again with such information as she has been able to pick up hither and yon.

From the Apache Scout we learn tha:t Raymond Riess, '35, has been called to the Cibecue, Arizona, Mission School.

Formerly he taught at East Fork, Arizona, for three years.

Ethel Albrecht will wed Arthur Grimm some time in June. Miss Albrecht and Mr. Grimm graduated from our high school department in the years '30 and '31 respectively.

Friends of Gertha Paap, '27, will be sorry to hear that she has decided to resign from her position as teacher in Sleepy Eye because of ill health. We all hope she will regain her health soon.

Here is more news from Arizona. Roland Guenther, H. S. '34, will marry Dorothy Pardau of Watertown, South Dakota. This wedding will also be in June. Mr. Guenther's home is at Whiteriver, Arizona.

Just recently another wedding took place. This time it was that of Ervin Ulrich, H. S. '33, who married Irma Voges of Courtland. They will make their home at Wykoff, Minnesota. ' A wedding that will soon take place is that of William Arras, '34, and Florence Raddatz, '37. They will be married on June 16, 1939.

Somewhat belatedly we hear of the birth of a son to Theodore and Eva Boettcher of Kaukauna, Wisconsin, last September. Mr. Boettcher was a member of the class of 1919. Congratulations!

Best wishes also to George and Leone Kiecker of Appleton, who are also the parents of a baby boy. Mr. Kiecker graduated in '27.

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Paul's Lutheran School in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Mr. Lau, whose resignation becomes effective in June, has been teaching there since his graduation.

To all Alumni, old and new, far and near!

This is a plea from the bottom of the heart of your alumni reporter, who, before each issue of the Messenger goes to press, scurr-ies distractedly from place to place, gleaning such vague bits of information as are vouchsafed from a few sources. These items, via the grapevine system, are often exceedingly scarce and somewhat inaccurate.

We are, however, indebted to Martin Hoffmann, '26, and his. fellow members of the Winnebago Teachers' 'Conference for the last three items in our column. We assure you, your cooperation is deeply appreciated.

So the rest of you, please drop us a line when you have some news you consider suitable for this column, for we are certain your fellow alumni are as deeply interested to hear about you as you are to hear about them.

EXCHANGE We Christians know that superstition is groundless and that belief in it shows unbelief and insufficient trust in God. We also know that all things are under God's, omniscent guidance and that nothing happens without His knowledge.

The Concordia Comet tells us that pure "science has endeavored to dispose and eradicate superstition, and yet this. pernicious belief has been perpetuated, especially among certain classes of people-not always among the least educated as one might think."

Many strange and fateful incidents are associated with the number thirteen.

If we earnestly follow out the procedure of making superstitions, any and every number might become established as an evil omen.

We think the number two should be unlucky, since no few great monarchs in modern history, who were each the second to bear their particular given name while ruling, were either murdered or deposed-to mention but a few: Charles II of France; William II, Charles II, and James II of England; Frederick II and William II of Germany; and Peter II, Alexander II, and Nicholas II of Russia. Using similar logic, why shouldn't we consider the number four unlucky, since every fourth man to occupy the White House since Lincoln has either been assassinated Dr has died in office? To carry this, new superstition to a logical conclusion-no man can safely run for presidenton a major ticket in 1940 except Franklin Delano Roosevelt, since any nominee but he, if elected, will be the fourth man since Harding to,

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hold the presidential office. Each and every number may be worked out in this way. Paradoxically, we realize that there are no unlucky numbers.

But turning once more to reality, we would point out in conclusion that, whereas science may help to show the absurdity and danger of superstition, it can not actually eradicate it, since it can do little or nothing to change the hearts of men. Unbelief is still, after all has been said and done, the greatest perpetuator of superstition.

Natural man will continue to fear the unknown until his heart is changed by Christianity."

The editor and I agree that getting 'Out this paper is no picnic, for "If we print jokes, people say we are silly; If we don't they say we are too serious; .If we clip things from other papers, we are too lazy to write them ourselves; If we don't we are stuck on our stuff ; If we stick close to our job all day, we ought to be 'Out hunting up news; If we don't print contributions, we don't appreciate true geni us ; If we do print them, this paper is, filled with junk; If we make a change in the other fellow's write-up, we are too critical; If we don't, we are asleep; Now like as not somebody will say that we swiped this from some other magazineWE DID!" Thank you, Concordia Comet and College Reporter, I see 'by the Maroon and White that our former cook, Mrs. Wagner, has by her industry, patience, friendliness, and competence as a nurse won the heart of the students at Concordia Junior College, Fort Wayne, Indiana. The patients especially appreciate their "busy little lady." We miss her at D. M. L. C., but are glad she has found a place where she is loved and respected.

The Bethel Clarion and the Spectator print a poem which "takes the words right out of our mouths't-> "They find fault with the editor.

The stuff we print is rot.

The paper is about as peppy As a cemetery lot.

The paper shows poor management.

The jokes, they say, are stale.

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And the issue is on fileIf someone misses his copy You could hear him yell a mile!"

A phrase from Bacon's essay, Of Discourse, is used by the Bethany Scroll to remind us to guard our tongue. It reads, "Speech of touch toward others should be sparingly used, for discourse ought to be as a field, without coming home to any man! It is true that personalities can be improved upon when shortcomings are discovered and proper remedies are prescribed; but it is also true that until we have thoroughly analyzed ourselves, it is quite difficult to. diagnose the case of 'Our neighbor. Let's try to cultivate good traits in ourselves and also tactfully offer suggestions to others, but please let's hesitate before we begin a laboratory of personal dissection."

The Broadcaster offers humblest apologies to "the little co-ed whose hat was mistaken for a waffle iron in the Easter bonnet parade." In a jesting way, it goes on to say that "this peculiar phenomenon, usually known as women's hats, could really become quite practical."

The Concordia Comet assures us that neither Johannes Gutenberg nor Thomas Edison is responsible for the fact that so many of the students have their faces disfigured by unsightly spectacles. Not that they study too much, but the conditions under which they study are responsible for much eye-strain.

The eye is a very delicate mechanism, but it endures much pain and misuse without complaint ..

It is so constructed that objects twenty feet away are seen without strain. Enormous muscular effort and severe strain is required to see objects near at hand and especially to keep the eye focused to the printed line. Add the increased and undue strain necessitated by poor lighting and visualize the tremendous energy that must be executed by that helpless martyr of ignorance and negligence. One of the worst instruments of self-torture is the common desk lamp. In the: first place it produces glare which imposes unreasonable overexertion upon the iris. Of course, glare can to some extent be eliminated by shifting the book or lamp until the bulb is no longer reflected by the printed page. The second disadvantage of the desk lamp is that the extreme contrast between the narrow beam of light it casts and the surrounding darkness causes the visual organ great discomfort, For this reason an indirect-ray lamp, which reflects light from the ceiling is more pref'erabla, for it softens harsh lighting shadows and thereby relieves eye-strain. The ideal combination is both direct and indirect lighting. Other requirements for the preservation of that most precious of senses: Good light must have sufficient intensity to illumi-

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nate without glare. No shadows must be produced on the reading surface, Never read on a moving train or street car because the wavering source of light necessitates a constant' change in the focus of the eyes. Hold the book at right angles to the eyes' line of sight and never less than twelve inches from the eyes. Never read while in a cramped position. Insist on insight and save your sight!"

"Do we let extra-curricular activities tend to become a factor which receives most of our attention while equipping ourselves with 'a kit of conceptual tools' in lesson preparation receives secondary prominence?" asks the Bethel Clarion. "Students have enrolled in higher institutions of learning with the aim of preparing for life's work, going out to be citizens, keenly trained to meet and solve the intriguing problems of the world. It is then fitting that we do not lose our purpose in preparation, but concentrate to that end which will lead to the fulfilling of the goal which is set before us."

The Broadcaster quotes this story as the answer of a buck to his fuchs' question on what an average student is.

"Well, Fuchs, I'll tell you. He is the kind of student who always gets to the washroom in the morning when all the basins are in use. Tired of waiting, he goes to the other end of the corridor and finds this one also filled. Look back to the one where he came from, he sees that a new line of students is occupying that one. He is the type that can never get his expenditure to balance with his weekly allowance.

He has a raincoat that is always at the cleaners or on another student's back when it rains. He has a necktie which his aunt or cousin or someone sent him for Christmas, but he has never worn it. He is a fellow that never goes out without per. But if the spirit should by chance move him to do he is bound to get caught. No matter how good a test paper in his estimation he hands to the instructor he always receives a "C." The director only makes his rounds on the mornings when his bed is not made. He never does anything today that can be done some other time. He is always spending hours making an honest effort to get to work.

When he does get to work, some one invariably comes in for a little chat. Well, Fuchs, that should answer your question. At least it should give you a rough idea of what we mean with an average student."

"Time and time again we hear the men of the world advance the alibi that the Bible is old, stale stuff. They read books that have life and action. But what book or work of man's genius has more action and drama than the Bible?

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into 'One week of Christ's life. Christ, a triumphant hero. marching into the stately metropolis, Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, is mobbed and taken before the Sanhedrin a few days later. Innocently condemned, assuming the iniquities of a whole world, past, present, and future upon Himself, He dies as the lowest criminal, nailed to a cross on Friday of the same week. Three days later He arises from the strangle hold of the grave, conqueror of death and the devil, the Savior of all men. One week; a hero, innocently put to death, a glorified Son before the divine majesty of God." We agree with the Broadcaster that this is anything but stale. "Only a blind, ignorant pagan can say it is. A Christian knows that the Bible leads the field of literature. science, history and above all it is the divine inspired word of Him who has made salvation possible for us."

Sorry, Bethel Clarion, but we must disagree with you on the poem: "In the Spring a young man's fancy has but little time for love For the heart responds most quickly to the baseball and the glove.

And the twack of wood on leather does more to warm the heart, Than countless puerile prickings of Cupid's harmless dart.

WhQ would languish 'neath the languor of a dark-eyed maiden's glance?

When the baseball diamond lures you then it's time to jilt romance.

Is there anything as wondrous in the fairest female's eye As the soaring arching witchery of a lazy outfield fly?"

Eight out of nine of our boys will tell you there is; nevertheless, they'll get that fly!

COLLEGE NOTES On Sunday, March 12, our students, as well as other music lovers of the city, had the opportunity to hear Franz Bodfors, noted American pianist.

His composed manner. along with his superb technique, especially impressed the audience. The program showing a large variety of selections was as follows: 1. Organ Prelude and Fugue, D Major Bach Chorale-"Awake, the Voice Commands" Bach Ronda, a Capriccio, (Rage over the Lost Penny) , Beethoven

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Intermezzo, Opus 116, No. 4 Brahms Paganini Variations : Brahms 2. Sonata.vD Major Mozart Etude, A Minor Chopin Mazurka, C Sharp Minor Chopin Ballade, Opus 23 Chopin 3. Impromptu, C Minor Schubert Two Moments Musicales Schubert EI Vito Infante La Terrasse des Audiences du Clair de Lune Debussy Carillon Liapounow Mazeppa Liszt The evil conditions existing in the boys' schools in England during the first half of the nineteenth century were graphically depicted to the students on March 17 when the film "Oliver Twist" taken from Dickens,' novel was shown.

The Concert Choir gave its annual Easter Concert on Thursday evening, March 23. The following numbers were in the program: PART I Toccata in D Minor

Bach Ruth Koeninger Meditation on "Oh, Dearest Jesus" Dickinson Ruth Gehlhar 1. Introit 2. Glory to God in the Highest..

H. Schuetz 3. Motet: Jesus, Priceless Treasure J. S. Bach a) Chorale b) Ye Are Not of the Flesh c) Chorale 4. Motet: Make Me 0 God, Pure in Heart ........J. Brahms PART II Serioso

Brosig Naomi Sauer Prelude to "Herzliebster Jesu" ,.

Moore Florence Berg 5. Advent Motet: Wie soIl ich dich empfangen ..G. Schreck a) Wie soll ich dich empfangen b) Wie du einst empfangen wurdest 6. Good Friday: Mein Jesus stirbt..

M. Gulbins 7. Easter: Christ lag in Todesbanden M. Gulbins 8. Ghorale Motet: Wie schoen leucht' uns der Morgenstern G. Schumann

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PART III Fantasia

: Naomi Birkholz . Allegro from 5th Sonata Henry Krenz 9. Trust in the Lord 10. Hosanna 11. If God Be for Us 12. Motet : Judge Me, 0 God. Psalm 43 13. Benediction

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E. Backer M. Christiansen F. Reuter F. Mendelssohn

Something new in Iiterary programs was given on Saturday, March 25, when the Phi Gamma Rho Literary Society under the supervision of Prof. Schaller presented an entirely German program.

Everything from the announcements made by master-of-ceremonies, George Heckmann, to the numbers played by fhe German band carried out the German theme. Prof. Schaller was highly amused and perhaps a trifle surprised when he saw himself portrayed "as others. see him" in "dei Deutsche Klasse." The numbers on the program were: 1. "Lang Durt nich' mehr" a recitation ..George Heckmann 2. Wie ein Bursche die Englische Sprache lernte Gerhardt Schmeltzer 3. Die Deutsche Klasse III Normal German Class 4. "Die Weiblicher Drillinge," a song .

Lorraine Greve, Irma Bode, Marie Bode: 5. Dialogue-Ein Schweriges Rechenexampel 6. Numbers by the German Band "Behold the Lamb of God" was the text on which Prof.

E. R. Bliefernicht preached at the church service broadcast from our college auditorium on March 26. Members of the Concert Choir rendered the musical portion of the program.

The faculty' decided that there was nothing like a little manual labor to get the students back into the swing of things after the Easier vacation, Consequently, Arbor Day was held on April 13. Since they are the weaker sex, the girls had to work only until noon while the boys continued to' haul leaves till five o'clock. No matter how interested he was in his work, everyone threw down his rake readily enough when the lunch bell rang at ten o'clock.

Roland Bode entertained the III Normal class at his home on April 14. "Omi" Birkholz showed her innate detective ability by identifying most of the baby pictures of her. classmates.

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Prof. and Mrs. Backer were guests at the I Normal party on April 25. "Butch" 'I'oepel was the innocent victim in the game "Murder," while Bill Kuether kept the crowd guessing in the "Name the Book" contest.

The Intercollegiate Declamatory Contest, including representatives from Bethel, Concordia, and our own college, was held in Concordia College at St. Paul on Friday, April 28. Our two contestants were Caroline Rider and Bernice Jaster.

Caroline placed first in her division with her humorous declamation, "Jimmy at the Dime Museum ;" while Bernice won third place with her dramatic presentation of "Nocturne."

The Rink String Quartet presented a fine program, the third in a series of musical concerts, on April 30. The quartet consisted of first and second violin, a viola, and a cello.

They gave the fnllowing program: 1.

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Quartet in F Major Anton Dvorak Scherzo from Quart'et Florian Mueller Les Vendredis Leadow-Sokoloff-Glazounov Interludium in modo antico Glazounov Orientale Glazounov Quartet in D Minor Franz Schubert Dance of the Goblins William Kritch Andante Cantabile Tschaikowsky Indian War Dance Skilton

We're in the movies now! This was Iiterally true on May 4 when moving pictures of the students and the buildings were taken. The II Normals regretted that they weren't wearing their Sunday "go-to-meetin' " clothes when they were called out of singing class to pose in front of the music 路hall. Even Prof. Backer submitted readily enough when his turn came . .' The Aeolean Chorus, the Marlut Singers, and the band gave their joint concert on May 11. The Aeolean Chorus sang the following songs: Ruth Gehlhar, director 1. Dip Himmel ruehmen Beethoven-Leighter 2. Largo ..路 路 G. F. Hand?l 3. Lo, A Voice to Heaven Sounding Bortniansky-Davis 4. Ve Watchers and Ye Holy Ones Davis 5. Cradle Song Brahms 6. Nizht Divine Offenbach 7. Little Chinese Mandarin : Phillins 8. By the Waters of Minnetonka Lieurance

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Pale in the Amber West., Tititomba

Parks Molloy-Davis

The group of selections played by the band were: Henry F'. Krenz, director 1. March : Invercargill 2. Waltz: Blue Danube 3. Mexican Serenade: EI Sereno 4. Galop: Excelsior 5. Idyll: The Mill in the Forest 6. March: The Thunderer

Lithgow-Laurendeau Strauss-Laurendeau G. E. Holmes K. L. King R. Eilenberg-Prise J. P. Sousa

The following numbers were sung by the Marlut singers: Erhardt Wiechmann, director 1. Christ, the Life 'OfAll the Living Darmstadt 2. God Is a Spirit C. A. Scholin 3. The Lord's Prayer G. M. Evans 4. A Merry Life Luigi Denza 5. March of the Guards Don Wilson From Franz Schubert's "March Militaire" Op. 51, No. 1 6. Smilin' Through A. A. Penn Arr. by Geo. T. Trinkaus 7. 01' Man River Jerome Kern The life 'OfJohann Strauss was the theme selected by the Phi Delta Sigma Literary Society for their program.

May 15. The life 'Of Strauss was first given by Lorraine Puttin after which several incidents in his life were dramatized. The band concluded the program by playing his most popular waltz, "The Blue Danube."

The III Normal banquet was held the evening 'Of May 17. The girls' dining hall was completely transformed into a Venetian vineyard. The II Normal girls served approximately 60 guests.

"The Mummy and the Mumps" by Larry Johnson was the title of the three-act play given by the joint literary societies, in the latter part of May. Needless to say, it was: well liked by all since, along with an air 'Ofmystery, it contains t.hree thrilling romances. The cast, coached by Prof.

H. Klatt, was as fDllDWS: Sir Hector Fish William Kuether Francis Riscoe Morton ' Schroeder William Laidlaw Ralph Muenkel James Slammon Edmund Schierenbeck Perkins. the sheriff Gerhardt Schmelzer Anna Hampton Ethel Zimmermann

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Maude Dulcie Agatha Phoebe

Muller Dumble Laidlaw Beebe

Lorraine Gamm Caroline Rider Charlotte Sauer Geraldine Boelter

The II and III Normals enjoyed their traditional at "Hunter's' Rest" on May 24.

picnic

The Concert Choir was very active this spring. Besides singing for numerous broadcasts, it gave Sunday evening concerts in Mankato, Winthrop, Redwood Falls, and Marshall. OmMay 26 the thirty-five members of the choir, their director, and their business manager left on a six-day tour of South Dakota and Nebraska, giving concerts in Elkton, South Dakota, in Plymouth, Lincoln, Stanton, and Norfolk, Nebraska, and in Balaton, Minnesota.

COMMENCEMENT CONCERT Thursday, June 8,1939

College Auditorium 8:15 P. M. PROGRAM 1. Organ: Toccata in D minor J. S. Bach Ruth Koeninger 2. Choir : a) Motet: Wie soll ich dich empfangen G. Schreck b) Mein Jesus stirbt..

M. Gulbins c) Hosanna M. Christiansen d) If God Be for Us F. Reuter e) Judge Me, 0 God F. Mendelssohn 3. Organ-Piano: Farrtasie C. Demarest Organ: Ruth Gehlhar Piano: Ralph Muenkel 4. Chorus: a) Calm as the Night..

C. Bohm Piano: Lorraine Greve b) Lullaby (Text by Sir Walter Scott) Edmonds c) Country Gardens arr. by W. Riegger Piano: Ralph Muenkel 5. Toccata in G Chas. Demarest Florence Berg 6. Aeolean Choir: Selected Marlut Singers: Selected 7. Organ : Pastoral..

W. Nagle Naomi Sauer 8. Chorus: Folk Songs . a) 1m schoensten Wiesengrunde b) Wenn ich den Wanderer frage c) Mein Herz ist im Hochland d) Wie lieblich schallt

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Organ: Allegro from 5th Sonata Henry Krenz 10: Chorus: a) In Praise of Song b) Carmencita (Mexican folk song)

A. Guilmant ,

J. Strauss

arr. by W. Riegger

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Friday, June 9, 1939 1. Assembly: Now Do We Pray God, the Holy Ghost 2. Prayer and Scripture Reading 3. Assembly: 0 Lord, I Love Thee from My Hea.rt 4. Address: The Rev. Paul Pieper, Milwaukee, Wis. 5. Assembly: Fight the Good Fight of Faith 6. Presentation of Diplomas Prof. Carl Schweppe, President 7. Chorus: If God Be for Us, Who Can Be Against Us F. Reuter 8. Assembly: 0 For a Faith That Will Not Shrink 9. The Lord's Prayer and Benediction

CO-ED NOTES Now that the summer vacation will soon begin, the girls at Hillcrest Hall gaily prepare to say "Au Revoir" to the college, campus, and friends. Gladys Lindloff, for one, says she's sorry the school year has come to its close because she certainly will miss those after-supper strolls in the park, "And what will I do this summer without those customary wiener roasts?" sorrowfully asks Lorraine Gamm.

Hazel Steinberg also wonders how she will ever be able to get some of those profoundly inspirational thoughts for her poetry while she is not on the campus. There is nothing like the spring air for those poems anyway. Hazel.

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Even though summer is here, it would be extremely uncomfortable to appear is public wearing only one shoe.

Some one is still wondering who is minus a perfectly good shoe. (For particulars consult "Joe" Mattek.)

One Sunday afternoon "Trudie" Lutz and Florence Oehlke could be seen setting out for a stroll. Kind of early to go in wading, wasn't it?

Did you know we have somewhat of a gardener in our midst? Geraldine Boelter inspects the tulip bed every morning and reports favorable progress. "Jerry, Jerry, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?"

When only half the girls are in the dining hall, you may guess there's a party somewhere. It was a few days after the Easter vacation that a number of girls. helped Ruth Gehlhar celebrate her birthday.

Hazel Steinberg maintains that the jolly affair livened the room up a bit.

Ruth Patzke's pet peeve is those books that look so provokingly alike. When she noticed she had her German text-book instead of her hymnal one Sunday, she resolved she'd never make the same mistake again.

Twenty minutes of practice is better than missing the whole period. Take Lorraine Puttin's word for it. That explains why she faithfully takes her practice period on Sunday evenings before supper.

"Orni" Birkholz tells us that as you live you learn. In case you never knew what "Gesundheit" means, ask "Omi" for a scholarly explanation.

Caroline Rider proudly displays a little silver cup. Yes, she won it at St. Faul in the intercollegiate declamatory contest. "Dot" Toepel and the rest of us say, "Congratulations, Caroline."

When everyone orders snapshots from everyone else, it would seem they represent a special occasion. This time it was Arbor Day. When the moving picture camera came around "Dorie" 'Walther and Ruth Meyer regretfully remarked that it was too bad that, since this was the first time they got into. the movies, they should be raking leaves.

Florence B-erg's typewriter has been heard oftener than usual. It must have been the drama.

Arlene Seehusen saw to it that the rest of the twelfth grade girls had a good time on the picnic at "the Cave."

Vcrnice Seibel and Bernice Jaster say they learned how to . find "the way to Klossner."

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Members of the Aeolian Chorus enjoyed their annual picnic at "the Cave." Ethel Zimmerman found it exciting exploring the cave leisurely (without "speed").

But it was Marion Temple who surprised us all that noon by trying to dodge every one in authority!

Miss Ingebritsen gathered the girls from Hillcrest Hall and Bode Hall for a picnic supper in Denkmal. Marguerite Bleck still raves about the healthful quality of outdoor meals.

Lenore Thurow and Ruth Koeninger regret that the tennis season didn't start earlier. Every rainy day means a day without tennis.

Ruth Meyer would like to specialize in kindergarten work. "The clever folders you can make from squares of paper in grammar class!" Ruth tells us enthusiastically.

Dorie answers that there is nothing like lending an ear to "Toccata in D Minor" to lift one out of a gloomy mood.

There are also a good many occupations that are worse than that of being an amanuensis.

"Have you seen how much more scholarly Elvira Zimdars appears since she is wearing glasses?" asks Marvel Fuhrmann.

Elvira has informed us "it's only one of those preliminaries to the teaching profession."

Hillcrest Hall will have to bid farewell to the following third normal girls: <Florence Berg, Geraldine Boelter, Naomi Birkholz, Ruth Gehlhar, Ruth Koeninger, Florence Oehlke, and Lenore Thurow. Goodbye and good luck to all the graduates.

To the rest we say goodbye until next year.

LOCALS We of the Messenger Staff and students of D. M. L. C. extend our most heartfelt sympathy to Hildebert Bauer, whose mother passed away April 14, 1939. Hildebert is again hack in our fold.

On March 7 Lloyd Hahnke was taken to Union Hospital for the removal of his appendix. He recovered quickly, but took off a few extra weeks for his Easter vacation. Glad to see you back "keed."

Lloyd Uecker, H. S. '35, now a newspaper correspondent in California, made a brief visit here April 28-29 in his new "Olds." Jules Wantoch was here April 30.

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Schmeltzer maintains art electric stove is an ideal thing on which to light his "fags."

Schreitmueller and C. C. Nolting are very much attracted by roller-skating lately. How's the floor, boys?

Or isn't it the floor???

One evening when Weindorf came into the Music Hall with his two-foot pipe, "Joe" yipped out, "Hello, pipe.

Where's Weindorf?"

The chivalry of "Sharlie" is still to be seen. Last week he treated a certain lady to a banana split. "Who finished yours, SharHe?" Horn believes in enjoyment at any time, any place, and anywhere, especially on a bus.

Leo Preuss and Elmer Bode were very much surprised one evening when a huge firecracker exploded behind them while they were taking a shower. This is a hint to the "Prcfs"; if they want to move them, and that's next to impossible, try setting a cracker behind them.

Mentor Kuyath intends to spend his summer vacation at Rochester. We wonder why!

Rol Preuss and "Peanuts" do not feel well unless they have their weekly wrestling match. Ask the "fuchses" in "Feanuts' " room.

"Sharlie" keeps telling and retelling us that some things are measured in "grams."

We don't doubt you one mite, "Sharlie. " The boys in Horn's room have been telling us that he ras a hard time studying, because there is a certain picture on his desk that takes all the writing space away from him.

Howie Birkholz likes to take his weekly ride through the graveyard.

Does he like to read the lines on the tombstones? Let us in on the secret, Howie.

Leo Preuss is very interested spring, especially "Violets."

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BASEBALL The Luther baseball team is launching upon a very difficult but an attractive schedule. To say the least, if they win only half their games, they must be considered a remarkable team.

After losing two practice games to Mankato Teachers, College, the Luther team opened its S. M. J. C. C. games by traveling to Concordia, St. Paul. Luther was defeated by a lop-sided score, 16-5. Paul Nolting's home run was the highlight of Luther's offensive ability. A. Moldenhauer also did his share with the stick, but it was not enough to. overcome the immense lead of the Comets.

'The Luther men suffered a second defeat at the hands. of the Comets of St. Paul, 8-6. This game was played at New Ulm and was Luther's first home conference game.

Paul Nolting and Gerhard Horn hurled for the home boys, but neither one could silence the bats of the opposition enough to hang up a victory.

Box score: ab Concordia Bentrup, cf .... 5 Brandt, 31b ...... 5 Boye, ss .......... 5 Nauss, c .......... 4 Soeldner, 2b .... 4 Kelm, Ib .......... 5 Nieting, If ...... 4 Neunhaber, rf.. 4 Jansen, p.......... 3

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Not only are the students participating in sports that require physical ability, but also in one that requires mental ability-s-namely, a chess tournament.

After the smoke of the preliminary battles cleared away, we find only six men left to fight it out for the crOWD. Those left are G. Horn, W. Bode, Prof Sauer, H. Birkholz, "Bobby" Meyer, and V. Gerlach.

POST SEASON BASKETBALL Class Tournament (Final Result) Ghampionship-12 Grade (Horn, Nolting, Birkholz, Krueger, Larson, Fuerstenau, Kujath).

2nd Place-ll Grade (Mischke, Priesz, Kuesel, Aufderheide, Muesing, Grams).

Consolation-II Norrnals: (Schultz, Fischer, Scharlemann, Tradup, Mueller, Ingebritson).

PHI DELTA SIGMA RETAINS LITERARY CHAMPIONSHIP 15-12 For the second consecutive year the Phi Delta Sigma defeated the Phi Gamma Rho, to retain the championship it won last year. For the winners the following men participated: Fuerstenau, Fisher, Wehausen, Mueller, Scharlemann For the losers: Roloff, Kuether, Schultz, Schroeder.Tngebritson, Meyer.

It must be admitted that in the sport field, D. M. L. C. has been, for the last few years, somewhat inferior to other schools of its size. How do the students feel about it?

Here are viewpoints given by this year's graduating classes: "Durin-r my four years at D. M. L. C., I have enjoyed sports very much, especially football. Although our teams did not gain much prowess on the field, the time spent in r-articinating in the gridiron sport was well spent. I sincerely hope fnotrall will be continued as an interscholastic sport in future years at D. M. L. C."-L. Spaude, "Here's the opinion of the most consistent Representative-of-the-Bench.

Football is good sport, except that they make one work too hard at it. Why don't they make a game of it and lose all of the games rather than work everybody involved to the bone and still 108,8 all of the games?

It can hardly be called a game any more when it is actually harder than pitching manure all day. Take my word for it; I'm a farmer's son."--Robert W. Meyer.

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"Looking back over the three years I spent in athletic competition at this school, I find two outstanding causes for the weak records made. The lack of competitive spirit and love for the game are the chief factors.

I believe, if these mental difficulties are overcome, the various teams in f'ollowing years will bolster up these records.t-=H. Birkholz.

"Athletics are made a success or a f ailure by the athletes. Looking back over four years of athletics at D. M. L. C., the first impression is failure.

Games won are few and far between; at more frequent intervals are games lost but still well played. In the competition that we were classed, this is the most that was expected. We were defeated before the opening whistle blew. A correction of this point would undoubtedly result in a change of tides.

Look through the score book-look at the personnel taking part in the three major athletics-always the same names appear. They are not alone responsible f'or the failure, nor is the coach. Any structure needs support. Perhaps that is what was lacking. The past is gone forever and you can help to make a brighter past in the future.t'-c-G. Horn.

"I say, boeing only a spectator of the various sports: activities, that I always take for granted that D. M. L. C. will lose ; the only thing that interests me is how badly they lose. Can any person continually support a losing team T" -Anonymous.

"I have participated in all the three major sports here" and earned a letter in two of them. For my part I would rather plav football than either baseball or basketball, but it seems that this feeling is not shared by the majority of boys. How about giving the coach a break and turn out en masse next fall? All in all let's have more participation in sports and show the other schools in the S. M. J. C. C. that good old D. M. L. C. is going _g,reatguns."-M. Kujath "More cooperation between members of the team and coach; more zealous' wonk in practice and games; that would be a big help in turning the tide from defeat into. victory."-V. Greve.

LAST MINUTE FLASHES May 10-Luther pitcher) .

defeats Bethany 10-9 (Horn, winning

May 12-Voeckmen win another, defeat Bethel 9-7 (P ..

Nolting, winning pitcher).

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JOKES Pat: Have you heard about the fellow that drank shellac?

Mike: No. I hadn't heard Did he die?

1 at: Oh yes, he had a fine finish.

Prof: Why does Missouri stand at the head of the mule raising business in this country?

Little Johnny: Well, teacher, it must be because it's too dangerous to stand at the other end.

A Negro applied at an employment agency for a job.

"There's a job open at the Eagle Laundry," he was told.

"Do you want that?"

"I dunno effen I could do it, Boss," the Negro replied; "I ain't never washed a eagle."

Prof. Voecks (in geography class): Now, class, remember, Iceland is about as large as Siam.

Pupil (in test paper): Iceland is about as large as teacher.

The doctor stood by the bedside and looked gravely down at the sick man.

"I cannot hide from you the fact that you are very ill," he said. "Is there anyone you would like to see?"

"Yes," said the sufferer faintly, "another doctor."-Ex.

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A young artist saw an aged colored woman picking up small pieces of wood for her fire and decided she was an interesting figure. He asked her to pose there, and she consented, sitting on a slope. After a while she asked how much longer he would want her. "Only a few minutes more," he answered; "were you in a hurry?"

"No suh," she answered, "I ain't in no hurry, but I'd sure like to skootch over. I is sittin' on a ant hill."-Ex.

The young bootblack was very insistent.

"Shine your boots, sir?"

"No." "Shine 'em so's you can see your face in 'em?"

"N 0, I tell you."

"Coward," hissed the bootblack.

A woman walking through the park was approached by two dirty little boys. The elder of the two addressed her: "Say, lady, me kid brother does some dandy imitations; give him a dime and he'll imitate a chicken for you."

"What will he do; crow?"

"Naw, no cheap thing worm."-Ex.

like that,

lady.

He'll eat a

General Robert E. Lee once found an army surgeon standing in front of a mirror admiring himself with evident satisfaction.

"Doctor," said Lee, "you must be the happiest man in the world."

"How so 7" asked the bewildered surgeon.

"Because, sir, you are in love with yourself, and you haven't a rival in the whole world."-Ex. Proprietor: the waiter.

In settling for your dinner, sir, you forgot

Anti-tip Customer:

I didn't eat any waiter.

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A bashful swain had made up his mind to pop the question to his dream girl, but he couldn't steel himself to the direct approach. The best he could manage was this leading question: "Darling, could you marry a man like me?"

"Yes," she replied thoughtfully, and then added, "if he wasn't too much like you."

Prof. B. (handing back cornps) : Are there any comments?

Student ~ Yes, sir; I certainly don't think I deserved a zero.

Prof. B.: I don't either, but it is the lowest mark I am permitted to give. '

Judge: bility?

Johnson: mick.-Ex.

Did you hit this man in an excess of irasciNo suh, jedge; ah jest hit him in de stum-

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