Normal Star (San Marcos, Tex.), Vol. 1, Ed. 1 Friday, April 21, 1911 Page: 3 of 8
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The Denton Trip.
On the night of April 7th., at
10:50, twenty-seven of our peo-
ple left the Raty station on the
“Katy Flyer” bound for Denton
to the annual Inter-Normal De-
bate. This number included five
men teachers and one lady teach
er, with twenty-one of the fut-
ure men teachers of Texas.
The trip was a joyous one from
the start, that is for us; it was
probably a miserable one for
some of the fellow-passengers
who did not remember the fact
that they were once young and
enjoyed freedom and plenty of
noise. Wit and humor had full
sway, while songs and yells
were freely given. If space
would permit it would be inter-
esting to repeat snatches of con-
versation and brilliant flashes of
wit and humor, but to do so
would be impossible in even a
small-sized volume of a book.
Suffice to say, that with such
bright, sharp-witted and enter-
taining fellows as A. B. Carroll,
Fred G. Erney, T. M. McGehee,
W. A. Montgomery and others,
there was plenty of fun on the
way. “Fish,” ‘‘Ham Sandwich-
es,”' Bull Durham and Star To-
bacco seemed to be the most
popular refreshments along the
way, unless we mention the
cigars enjoyed by our guardian
Prof’s. We reached Denton
about 10:30 Saturday morning,
where we found about thirty
jolly Denton boys awaiting to re-
ceive us.They carried us,by street
car, immediately to the North
Texas Normal building, situated
in the middle of a beautiful level
tree-shaded campus, in the part
of Denton they call West End.
It is a beautiful place, indeed,
but not elevated and surrounded
with such beautiful scenery as
our school. Upon our arrival,
the Chapel exercises, similiar to
ours, were observed, after which
all our teachers were called up-
on for speeches, each one win-
ning distinction in his or her
especial manner of presentation.
Then one of our prominent
* ‘Fiery Tops” made a short talk,
followed by talks from tvo or
three of the Denton boys.
At the close of Chapel Exer-
cises, school was dismissed for
the day.
We were then shown about
the building and grounds by the
young men, after which we were
served a delightful dinner in the
Domestic Science Building,
by a band of girls who
showed a perfect mastery of the
culinary arts, as well as those of
splendid entertainers.
In the afternoon the greater
part of our crowd visited the
College of Industrial Arts, and
were treated with gracious cour-
tesy by the young ladies of that
institution. Those who did not
go were entertained by a num-
ber of charming girls of the
Normal. About four o’clock the
baseball boys of our institution
met the team of that school on
their splendid diamond. In the
fast and exciting game which
followed, we came off victors 7
to 5. At the close of the game
upon the invitation of the young
ladies our boys scattered off to
many different homes to dine
with some of the pretty girls.
This was a pleasure that just
suited our boys, some of whom
are usually too bashful to be
conspicious in the parlor.
Naturally, after a delightful
time at supper each one of us
had mustered up enough cour-
age to ask the prettiest girl in
the crowd to grant him the
pleasure of her company to the
Debate that night. The Debate
— Oh well! It was grand; and
to be appreciated you would have
to hear the real thing . Result
in our favor, of course.
As soon as congratulations
were over, we were invited to
i the cream parlor down town,
where the Denton boys gave us
a splendid reception, speeches
and toasts were freely made
during the enjoyable participa-
tion of the refreshment each fel-
low liked best.
It might be well to mention
that it took a great while to get
all our boys rounded up for this
reception, as they seemed to be
greatly attracted to chances of
loitering at the gates and porch-
es of the girls they had been
with at the Debate, We would
like to praise and highly com-
mend the master way in which
the Denton people took their de-
feat, It is, iedeed, great to be
victor in such a contest, but it is
greater still to bear such a de-
feat so nobly. They entertained
us gloriously; they fought us
valiantly and honorably; they
bore their defeat like true and
grandly noble Americans.
“Long live Denton North Texas
Normal!”
Mr. C. E. Evans, principal-
elect of the Normal, was over
Friday afternoon to see some-
thing adout the Normal work.
Organization of the “All
Students Association of the
Southwest Texas State Nor
mal School”
A meeting of the ‘‘All Students
Association of the Southwest
Texas State Normal School” was
held during the State Teachers’
Association meeting at Abilene,
December 30th, 1910. The house
was called to order by Mr. H. A.
Nelson, after which the following
officers were elected: J. L. Hall,
temporary chairman, and regu-
lar officers for the following year:
President, Virgil T. Seaberry,
Poolville; First vice-president,
Guy McBride, San Marcos; Sec-
ond vice-president, G- G. Hassel,
Palestine; Third vice-president.
Miss Birdie Bell, Anson; Fourth
vice-president, Miss Mary Edna
Nelson, Abilene; Secretary, Mrs.
Lillie Mayfield, Ballinger.
The report of the committee,
appointed to draft a constitution
was read. The constitution was
adopted as read. Suggestions
were made concerning the wear-
ing of the Normal colors at the
next meeting. A motion was
made and carried to send Misses
White and Hines our heartiest
greetings. There being no fur-
ther business, the meeting ad-
journed to meet in Waco, Dec-
ember, 1911.
J. L. Hall, Chairman,
Mary Edna Nelson, Sec.
All Things Come to Those
who wait-Even Men
She was standing in the door
of Room 4 with the longing of -
her heart in her eyes.
He was in the corridor passing
unconcernedly by. (?)
In her vain attempt to fool the
idlers, she was diligently squar-
ing (x — y).
After many ages had passed
the object of her desire coolly
strolled in her direction. Imme-
diately leapt the light of great
satisfaction in her eyes.
As for the rest of the period,
all who were there know of the
magical rapidity in which it
passed. They were oblivious to
time, place, and people.
An Interested Observer.
Ethel Lloyd—“Girls, I’ll give
a nickel to anyone who will tell
me the color of Mr. Pritchett’s
eyes.”
Birdie Newcomb—“Give me a
microscope and I’ll tell you.”
You never can tell!
Fashion is a very fickle
maid.
She changes three or four
times a year—in men’s ap-
parel.
We have to be right-up=on-
our-toes!
In that way we always
have the very latest to offer
you.
We put a heap of sentiment
into this business—and take a
great deal of pride in being
the first and foremost cloth-
iers to men and young men—
in this city.
Critical young men prove
the popularity of this store
and the clothing we make to
your individual measure from
$18.00 to $40.00.
It is worth more than kisses
to see our Oxfords Shoes for
$4.00 and $5.00.
Odd Trousers $4.00 to $6.00.
All the latest furhishingyou
will find at our shop.
Remember the Easter Straw.
Yours for business,
GEO. M. EDGE
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