The Normal Record. April 1902

              THE NORMAL
RECORD,
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done by the students of this institution. And
yet what can we do other than apply to
them? If the paper is not good, if it is not
up to the standard set when the school
spirit was far stronger than it seems
to be now, the students are the first to
complain, yet they will do nothing for
the paper except (and this applies to only a
few ) correct essays and stories which the
English teachers have selected from their
their class work. The great majority do not
even do that.
The exchange editor of the San Jose Normal Pennant says, '' The Chico Noemal
Recoed should be a better paper, considering the school it represents," and we thank
the exchange editor for her criticism. It
should be a better paper,   but what  can the
staff do to make it better when the  students
refuse their assistance?
Do not think when you read this, student,
that it does not apply to you—that you cannot write—that someone else will respond
who is more capable than you. This applies
to you individually, and if you will respond
and do your part, you are working for the advancement of your paper and the good of
your school.
Mrs. A. H. White ( nee Camper ) died at
Marysville, February 19, 1902. She was
formerly a student of the State Normal
at Chico, having graduated in the class of
June, '93. Mrs. White was a faithful student,
a loyal friend and was loved and respected by
evervone with whom she came in contact.
Gleanings.
GLEANINGS FBOM THE TEIP TO EENO.
Why did Gretta wear tennis slippers home
from Reno?
Smelling salts and living capsules to be had
for the asking.    See Prof. Stamper.
Why did Lillian R. go into the store to buy
more red silk?
There were conquests made by our fair
players other than those of the game (if
their own statements may be believed);
other scalps taken aside from those graced
with flowing locks, "rats," hair pins, etc.
Mrs. S. — "Statistics on the chances of marrying do not interest me, but perhaps the
other young ladies would like a copy."
Vender of train literature—"Beg pardon,
I thought the chaperone was the tall young
lady in the other end of the car."
Then what did Mrs   S. say?
Professor (in Sacramento)—" Show the
young ladies up to the parlor."
Clerk—" Step right in here ladies."
Gertie (Shoving on the elevator panel)—
" Where is the door?"
Lillian—"Ha! Ha!"
And the elevator rose.
Wonder if Lillian B. knows where to buy
her railroad ticket in Sacramento.
Why, of course,   at the railroad exchange.
She has solved the conundrum of the relationship of the.doormat to the next step,
also has decided that the "Cob(b)" is sweeter
than the corn.
Miss Chase (somewhat staggered by the
number and profundity of theories reviewed
by Prof. C. in biology)—"Are there any more,
Mr. Chase?"
Latest step in faucy dancing—Any one desiring to learn the railroad swing, etc., inquire of Miss Fetters.
Time—In Third English.    Place—Room B.
Mr. Chester was answering criticisms as to
reciting with his hands in his pockets.
Says he, "If a person looks graceful as 1 do,
it is all right, I think."
Class roars.    Chester blushes.
Mr. Chase is quite certain that he has
never heard of "a deer that was all fleet-
ness, " though he does admit of having heard
of dears that were all sweetness.
Miss Lennon (in chorus)—" What is the
sharp one?" (Answering herself truthfully)
—"D(ee)."
How do the Siskiyou girls ride horseback?
It might be interesting to ask them.