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THE NORMAL RECORD. Scenes From College Life. E. KATE BURT. IT was the last of March. The warm afternoon sun shone into the halls of one of our southern colleges. The rays falling upon beautiful paintings and marble forms seemed to shed a mist of. splendor through the dim halls, touching softly the grand old battle scene of San Jacinto, and giving it a glory that no words could describe. The three o'clock bells had just rung, and from each of the class rooms a bevy of bright girls came tripping gayly down the hallways. "I am so glad it is Friday! We will have some fun tomorrow." This was spoken by a bright- eyed, dark-haired girl—a true representative daughter of the sunny south was this mirth-loving girl. She was the life of the school, with her winsome ways and musical voice, the favorite of both teachers and students. Her life had been spent in roaming over the prairies about her home, and though always the leader of her classes she enjoyed a game of tennis or basket ball far more than the tiresome amo, amas, amat, and the endless rules for ablatives of cause, means or instrument which she had been reciting. Her companion, some years her senior, shared this "same spirit of fun though not quite so daring. "So am I," she answered. "The Clionian Society accepted your invitation gladly. You know, Mamie, it is the first time that we have received an invitation to the Athenian Society since you were made president." "Well, Vevie, I had a purpose in view this time. You know we asked the president to let us invite the boys of Austin College to our Fancy Dress Bali tomorrow night, and he said 'No, the girls will enjoy it more without them.' I know that we will not and I have planned to get even. Tomorrow will be the first day of April—but there comes the lady principal, don't let her see us talking in the halls." They passed on into the chapel, where in a few minutes the members of the faculty and both societies had assembled. The instructor of music, Herr von Graebel, had promised to add some selections to the program, and expectation ran high. The president of the society, Miss Mamie Eaton, took the chair and presided with becoming dignity. The last selection was rendered and all was silence. Mamie rose and made the announcement that after the adjournment the students should remain to discuss the costumes of the coming ball, and the teachers, who would not be interested in the discussion, might withdraw. When the door closed behind them she rose and stated the purpose of the meeting in a clear, earnest voice. "The committee on arrangements has requested me to make the following announcements: ' Those who lead in the dances will be escorts, and they will wear a white rose in their hair to distinguish them from the rest. Be there promptly at eiu;ht as we are allowed no extra time. The light bell rings at ten as usual.' " She continued in a lower tone, "I have another plan which'I think will meet with your approval. Tomorrow will be April Fools' day and we must have some fun. I hope you will all take part in this plan or it is likely to fail. I will tell you what it is now so that there will be no noise after the light bell rings. "After the dance go immediately to your rooms. At half past ten Vevie and I will go down the fire escape into the kitchen and get all the tin pans and spoons that we can find. We will all assemble' in my room and go quietly down into the basement floor and pass out on the east court, as most of the teachers room on that side. We will make all the music possible with those tin pans and spoons. Of course we will rouse all the teachers, and as they come out at the front door we will hurry through the basement. Leave the pans on the second floor landing, and later, Vevie and I will take them back to the kitchen. I should like to see those stand who will take part in the plan." Some of the seniors seemed to be undecided. "You need not hesitate, for we will all take part and one could not be punished unless all were. If they make us stay in our rooms all day Sunday we will not have to go to church, and if they do it Monday,— well, we will have an extra holiday." As usual Mamie carried her point and they
Object Description
Title | The Normal Record. March 1900 |
Original Date | 1900-03 |
Description | The Record. Published by the Associated Students of Chico State College. |
Creator | Chico State College |
Location of Original | Archives |
Call Number | LD723 C57 |
Digital Collection | The Record: Chico State Yearbook Collection |
Digital Repository | Meriam Library, California State University, Chico. |
Description-Abstract | The Record served as both a student magazine and a commencement program for Chico Normal School. In the year 1900, it was published almost monthly. |
Date Digital | 2013 |
Language | eng |
Rights | For information on the use of the images in this collection contact the Special Collections Department at 530.898-6342 or email: specialcollections@csuchico.edu |
Format | image/tiff |
Filename | index.cpd |
Description
Title | NormalRecord_1900_March_013 |
Original Date | 1900-03 |
OCR- Transcript | THE NORMAL RECORD. Scenes From College Life. E. KATE BURT. IT was the last of March. The warm afternoon sun shone into the halls of one of our southern colleges. The rays falling upon beautiful paintings and marble forms seemed to shed a mist of. splendor through the dim halls, touching softly the grand old battle scene of San Jacinto, and giving it a glory that no words could describe. The three o'clock bells had just rung, and from each of the class rooms a bevy of bright girls came tripping gayly down the hallways. "I am so glad it is Friday! We will have some fun tomorrow." This was spoken by a bright- eyed, dark-haired girl—a true representative daughter of the sunny south was this mirth-loving girl. She was the life of the school, with her winsome ways and musical voice, the favorite of both teachers and students. Her life had been spent in roaming over the prairies about her home, and though always the leader of her classes she enjoyed a game of tennis or basket ball far more than the tiresome amo, amas, amat, and the endless rules for ablatives of cause, means or instrument which she had been reciting. Her companion, some years her senior, shared this "same spirit of fun though not quite so daring. "So am I," she answered. "The Clionian Society accepted your invitation gladly. You know, Mamie, it is the first time that we have received an invitation to the Athenian Society since you were made president." "Well, Vevie, I had a purpose in view this time. You know we asked the president to let us invite the boys of Austin College to our Fancy Dress Bali tomorrow night, and he said 'No, the girls will enjoy it more without them.' I know that we will not and I have planned to get even. Tomorrow will be the first day of April—but there comes the lady principal, don't let her see us talking in the halls." They passed on into the chapel, where in a few minutes the members of the faculty and both societies had assembled. The instructor of music, Herr von Graebel, had promised to add some selections to the program, and expectation ran high. The president of the society, Miss Mamie Eaton, took the chair and presided with becoming dignity. The last selection was rendered and all was silence. Mamie rose and made the announcement that after the adjournment the students should remain to discuss the costumes of the coming ball, and the teachers, who would not be interested in the discussion, might withdraw. When the door closed behind them she rose and stated the purpose of the meeting in a clear, earnest voice. "The committee on arrangements has requested me to make the following announcements: ' Those who lead in the dances will be escorts, and they will wear a white rose in their hair to distinguish them from the rest. Be there promptly at eiu;ht as we are allowed no extra time. The light bell rings at ten as usual.' " She continued in a lower tone, "I have another plan which'I think will meet with your approval. Tomorrow will be April Fools' day and we must have some fun. I hope you will all take part in this plan or it is likely to fail. I will tell you what it is now so that there will be no noise after the light bell rings. "After the dance go immediately to your rooms. At half past ten Vevie and I will go down the fire escape into the kitchen and get all the tin pans and spoons that we can find. We will all assemble' in my room and go quietly down into the basement floor and pass out on the east court, as most of the teachers room on that side. We will make all the music possible with those tin pans and spoons. Of course we will rouse all the teachers, and as they come out at the front door we will hurry through the basement. Leave the pans on the second floor landing, and later, Vevie and I will take them back to the kitchen. I should like to see those stand who will take part in the plan." Some of the seniors seemed to be undecided. "You need not hesitate, for we will all take part and one could not be punished unless all were. If they make us stay in our rooms all day Sunday we will not have to go to church, and if they do it Monday,— well, we will have an extra holiday." As usual Mamie carried her point and they |