The Institute MonthlyDevoted to the Interests of The West Virginia Collegiate InstituteTwenty-five Cents the Scholastic Year. Five Cents Per Copy

VOL. IX NUMBER VFEBRUARY 1917

Entered as second-class matter January 29, 1914, at the post office at Institute, WestVirginia, under the Act of March 3, 1879.

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EditorialsEverybody BoostAfter-wordsEveryyouthThe BellsAlumni NotesR. G. Thurston writes encouragingly

ExchangesAthleticsClass SpiritA Class problemLiterary SocietiesHumor and WitOrganizationsLocals and Personals

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N. B. Communications for publication should be given or sent to theEditor, or Managing Editor. All news will reach these columns

through the Editors

EDITOR BYRD PRILLERMAN

S. H. GussMANAGING EDITOR

BUSINESS MANAGER C. E. MITCHELL

Harry Jefferson .Class Room and Chapel Notes

Sedonia Rotan Educational NotesAmiss T. Bartlett Exchange ReporterHouston Jackson Humor and WitPhila McGillery Locals and PersonalsVada Terry Organizations Reporter

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THE COLLEGIATE ASSOCIATE EDITORAL STAFF

EDITORIALelsewhere, but goes them one stepbetter. In connection with hisliterary studies, a student is re-quired to choose some vocationalsubject and pursue it thru his at-tendance while in college. This

. correlation of literary and voca-tional subjects has met the world-wide approval of the greatest edu-cators. The United States govern-ment, recognizing the need ofvocational training, has passed alaw whereby vocational schoolsshall be established. This is be-cause of the increased demand forskilled labor.

To you High-school Graduates,I would say, "look carefully about,

Bruce HuH , Editor-in-chiefAndrew Reed Assistant EditorRussel Moss Buisness ManagerEmma F. Wade Subscription ManagerSkipwith Campbell Alumni ReporterLeonard S. Hughes Athletic ReporterHenry Davis Stories and Poems

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=======- states are doubtless_ _ preparing to enter col-~IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII~ lege. This is one ofthe most important steps a stu-dent can take, and he can not betoo careful in his selection of acollege. If he is desirous of aprofession he must have a collegeeducation. The West VirginiaCollegiate Institute offers a fouryear college course leading to thedegrees of Bachelor of Arts andScience. The course here is notonly equal to the courses offered

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ated a mild sensation, by the wayhe portrayed that character. Theother person played their parts ina commendable manner. Thescene of the play was laid in therural district of Alsace-Lorraine,at one of those old time Inns,characteristic of the eighteenthcentury. The plot of the storyproved the old maxim that "Mur-der will out." After fifteen yearsof freedom the Burgomaster wasfinally accused of murder andbrought to trial. The costumeswere unique and attractive.

Much praise and credit is duethose who took part in the playand to the directress.

honesty-for it is dishonesty-heis out in this wide world of ours,where all eyes are watching him,where he can not tell what is ex-pected of him, out under thesearching eyes and the sneeringlooks of the world when a book orpaper can do him no good. Bydegrees he sinks, finally he isdown and out, his friends haveforsaken him, they have foundhim to be a cheater, willing to sac-rifice his character for a pettymark, the results of a habit formedwhile he was learning how to com-bat Life. When he rises, if heever does, he has learned the les-son of dishonesty in small things,and as he looks back he smiles, "Itdid not pay."

Can we do it and make it pay?-B. H. H.

on examination day and there heshows us why he has been doingall this writing. He" rides by"-as the expression goes-and thinkshe is cheating the teacher. Whata pity!

Many times the question hasbeen raised, "Is an examination afair test of one's knowledge?"Until today that question has re-mained unanswered-why?When we are testing a studentwho is cheating are we testinghim for what he knows? No.But yet, how can we find outwhat he knows unless we examinehim, he comes to classes daily andrecites well. Surprise him, yousay. No, that would be taking anadvantage, and a teacher is notsupposed to take advantage of thestudent. Shall we examine eachstudent separately? No thiswould require too much time.Then how can we do it?

In many schools and collegesthe honor system has been intro-duced. In a few of these schoolsthis system has proven a success,in many others it has been partial-ly successful, and in many othersit has proven a complete failure.Does the average student realizeuntil it is too late, the meaning ofbeing placed on his honor? Fromobservations we would answer"No." ,

Not unti! it is too late does the~tud~nt t~mk of the injustice heIS domg himself, When he final-ly learns who has lost by his dis-

weigh the merits of each school asthey are, you will find that thisschool offers advantages equal tothose offered in other scnools."

The college department wasadded for your convenience andwelfare. Be careful not to over-look its advantages.

EVERYBODY BOOST

Other papers all remind liS

We can make our own sublime,If our fellows students send us

Contributions all the time.Here a little, there a little

Story, essay, song or jest.If you want a good school paper

Everyone must do his best.-Ex.

"EVERY YOUTH"

AFTER-WORDS Every Youth, a drama in threeacts, will be given under the aus-pices of .the Y. W. C. A. February23. This is a modem productionportraying the average youngman of to-day. In a striking man-ner it shows how eager he is to getaway from work and how easilyhe is led astray by Vice, Care, andTemptation. The play ends whenEvery Youth has at last foundthe strongest tie that binds humanhearts-love-and pictures him re-united with his former truefriends, Work, Happiness, Truth,and Reason.

We sometimes wonder why ex-aminations are given. In manycases students prepare their les-sons for one day and for one dayonly. When examinations come itusually means a week's hard workfor that student, and every thingelse must wait-wait for what?Wait until he can sit down and insome mysterious manner guess thequestions, and then he gets verybusy, writing night and day.Hanging on every word the teach-~r says concerning the test. Anmtruder wonders why he writesso diligently and so sm~ll. At lastthe secret is discovered the stu-dent is followed to the class room

A good word makes a true frienda harsh word often makes anenemy.

"THE BELLS"

"The Bells," a drama given inthree acts, on night of February12, by the Junior class under thedirection of Mrs. C. E. Mitchell,was a success. The characterswere interpreted by eight mem-bers. of the Junior Class. The:nUS1C was furnished by the J un-ior Class Orchestra, and it waswell rendered Mr M .h '. organ, mt e role of the Burgomaster ere-

-.---Poverty is the harvest of lazi-

ness, riches the harvest of thrift.

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ALUMNI NOTES

Our alumni reporter has beensick and has been unable to per-form her duties.

We would be very glad if grad-uates from this school would sendus news of their work from timetime. We are anxious to keep intouch with them. No matterwhere you are or what you aredoing, we are glad to hear fromyou.

EXCHANGES

The Howard University Journal,

Howard University, Washington,D. c., is very interesting this week.

It has several very interestingeditorials. "The advantage of aCollege Education to a Professionalman," and the "Students' Opinionof Democracy" deserve specialmention. The account of the Jun-ior-Senior debate was also very in-teresting.

The Parthenon, Marshall Col-lege, Hunington, W. Va., is a veryneat little paper. The editorialsare artistically arranged.

For some unknown reason quitea number of our exchanges havebeen delayed.

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CLASS SPIRIT

Do you know what class-spiritmeans? If not stop for a moment,and give it your serious consider-ation, then ask yourself, "Have Iany class spirit"?

Begin with the first year prepar-atory class, and go through thesenior preparatory class, and youwill find they are running overwith class-spirit.

It seems to increase in intensityuntil the college is reached, andthere we regret to say, there seemsno spirit whatever.

Take for instance, during theclass football games, every teamon the campus was supported byits class except the college team.Then, comes to the present basket-ball season, we again find the col-lege team without support. Notonly in athletics are we in therear, but we are far in the background in our lyceum work.

Now, college students wake up,the world is moving. "Be honestwith yourselves as well as others."

-A. T. Bartlett

And often all a man needs tosucceed is a knowledge of hisweaknesses and strong points.

!f ~ou discover a few g-oodpomts l.n a man, cultivate them; itmay bring out others.

A CLASS PROBLEM

"Can a country exist half freeand half slave," was the greatquestion which confronted Presi-dent Lincoln. To-day the questionwhich confronts the FreshmanClass is, "Can it exist half loyal,and half disloyal."

We would answer as Mr. Lincolndid and say "No." For some timepast the Freshman Class has beentrying to get together but as yetit has been unsuccesessful. Theyear is half gone, and the Fresh-men have not fully organized intoa class unit. The president of theclass has tried all honorable meansto bring the members together,but he has failed. Like Lincoln,he is now praying for a solution ofthis great problem. "Get to-gether Freshmen and help himsolve it."

ATHLETICS

The completed schedule for the1917 basket-ball season has beenposted. The teams included onthis schedule are: College, Seniors,Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmen.

Each team will play three gameswith each of the other teams,thereby giving them a good chanceto demonstrate their ability. Atthe close of the season the standingwill be based on a percentage of1000.

R. G. THURSTON CLASS t9t t, WRITES ENCOURAGINGLY

1414 Montello Ave., N. K, Washington, D. C.January 10, 1917.

DEAR MR. PRILLERMAN:

I write you at this time to inform you of my whereabouts. I havebeen very fortunate since I have been employed by the government.I have been promoted, and transferred from Fort Myer, Va. to the U.S. Naval Gun factory in Washington, D. C. In order to be promoted Ihad to take another examination. My salary has been increased fromEight Hundred to Nine Hundred dollars per year. I am telling youthis, only that you may have the information to boost the MechanicalTrades to your boys.

The world is now calling for young men who can deliver thegoods.

I am a heavy forger in the forge shop. The principal work inthese shops is making guns and munitions for the avy.

My family is well. Remember me to Mrs. Prillerman.I am yours truly,

R. G. Thurston.

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On January 27 the opening'- neither side was able to score.games of the 1917 Basket-ball sea- The game ended 9-9.son were played. In the morning On the morning of February 3of that day the Juniors met the the fast College tossers played theSeniors and after a closely contest- unbeaten Junior Quintette. Toed game the Juniors triumphed the observer it seemed as tho theover their friendly rivals, the sen- College tossers were indifferentiors. about the outcome of the game

Clyde Hardy and Gillmore were and the Juniors had a completeeasily the star performers for the walk-a-way. J uniors'Zl; College 8.Juniors while Joe Peters did the In the afternoon the Seniors andstellar work for the seniors. Freshies fought to a 19-19 tie andFinal score Juniors 16; Seniors 14. it was only during the extra five

In the afternoon the Sophs hus- minutes that the Senior, by a fieldtled their forces against their life- goal pitched by Childs, nosed outlong enemies, the Freshies. Lack ahead of their opponents. Seniorsof team work and poor basket- 21. Freshies 19.throwing cost the Freshies this In a loosely played game thegame. . College suceeded in defeating the

Moore, Harris and Hundly Sophs by the tune of 6-3. Nei-starred for the Sophs; Goode and ther team played up to form andCheese for the Freshies. the basket seemed to be an un-

Sophs 18. Freshies 15. kown quantity to the tossers.On January 29 the team repre- Again the Juniors come to the

senting the College Department front and show their ability as amet and defeated the Freshies in well-devloped and well-trainedone of the fastest games seen on bunch of basket tossers. Thisthe floor this season. time their victims were the Fresh-

Bartlett and Jefferson, as for- ies.words easily out-played their op- The Freshies were unable toponents and continually showed pitch a field goal and succeeded intheir superior knowledge of the throwing four fouls while thegame. Goode and Cheese featur- Juniors scored at ease. Juniorsing for the Freshies. College 10. 20. Freshies 4.Freshies 3. The most heart-breaking game

Before a record-breaking crowd this season was played by the Col-the Seniors battled the Sophs to a lege and Seniors. At the end of thestand-still. When the whistle first half the College tossers wereblew for the last half the score several points ahead, the scorewas 9-9. Mter playing the cus- standing 13-6. Over-confidencetornary time given a tie·game, and a general let-up on the part

of the whole team soon let thislead grow smaller and then theSeniors nosed ahead, while theirover-confident adversaries werestill dreaming. At the sound ofthe whistle the College tossersseemed to awaken only too late.The Seniors had been tossinggoals at will. This all happenedon the morning of February 10and the. score stood: College 23,Seniors 30.

Juniors to the front. Theirwinning streak cannot be checked.Altho playing out of form they de-feated the Sops 26 to 17. Andanother scalp was added to theirbelt.

mended on the success of their ef-forts.

The society is under the direc-tion of Mrs. Fannie-Cobb Carter.The program was under the im-mediate direction of Miss Ora L.Freeman of the teacher-trainingclass. Much credit is due her forher untiring efforts in presentingsuch an excellent program.

The Prima Lux, the collegeliterary, elected Mr. DewayneDavis, president for the rest of theterm.

The Douglass Literary societywill be headed by Mr. RobertHarris.

The Washington Literary societyelected Mr. Joseph Peters pres-ident. Mr. Peters is a fourth yearyear man and is the right man forthis office:

The Douglas Literary society en-stalled their newly-elected officerson the 9 of February. Mr. Harristhe new president made a veryeloquent address and seems to bevery conscientious. We wish himsuccess.

LITERARY SOCIETIES

On Friday evening, February16, the Douglass Literary Societyrendered a very excellent programon the life and works FrederickDouglass, after whom the societyis named. The program was wellarranged and was one of the mostinteresting programs ever givenhere. The bass solo by Mr. JamesPhillips is deserving of specialmention. His rendition of "Asleepin the Deep" was equal to any ofthe bass solos we have ever hadthe pleasure of listening to fromlocal artists. The other numbers?n the ?rogram were equally asmt~resting. The officers of thesociety and those who took parton the program, are to be com-'

•Every man has a mission;

A life to live, a good to doA happiness to win and keep,

A name to make, a death to takeAnd then Eternity

Are we preparedj=-Ex.

Look on the sunny side of Life.

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HUMOR AND WIT

The price of wool has dropt.Mr R. L. J. had his hair cut.

Oh!-I am used to being petted.Your letter yesterday nearly killedme; it gave me a nervous break-down. You just told me that youwere going to love me forever;now here you talking about quit-ing, you just can't quit.-P. McG.to D. D. .

A senior-"I never fear an ex-am."

A passer-by-"Why"The senior-"I always have a

pony to ride."

If mistakes were dollars, H. C.W. would be a multi-millionaire.

When we have war we willsend Levi against the enemy; hewill Gill (kill) more of them thanan army.

Speaking of gold-Miss E. A.-"I am at last convinced that 'allthat glitters is not gold'."

Miss M. C.-HWhy, you don'tsay so? How did it happen?"

Miss E. A.-"That wrist watchLawrence gave me for Xmas hasturned brass."

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I know Miss G. W. didn't knowwhen she sang that song the otherday, that Flip Howa-rd-her. Didyou Miss G. W.?"

We have often heard of roughon rats to kill rats, and tangle-footfly paper to catch flies. But Mr.Marshall has capped the climax byputting his picture on a pennantto catch a girl. We wish youwell, Mr. M.

ORGANIZATIONS

With the cl0se of the first semes-ter, the various organizations aboutthe school elected officers for theensuing term.

We marvel at the nerve of theseniors. - Just before exams theyappeared, clothed in old gold andpurple sweaters and caps. A goodexample of self -confidence. Do wetake them off now seniors?

On Sunday evening, Februarythe eleventh, the Y. M. C. A. rend-ered the best program that has'been given by that body for a longtime. It was unique and differentfrom any program that had beenpreviously given. Mr. Cunning-~am gave a cursory sketch of thelife of Moses, while Mr. Marshall~iscussed the life of Paul. Thelife of Jacob was ably given byMr: James Taylor. Mr. Carpenterdehvered an eloquent address onthe value of Character.

These discussions all showedcarefulness in preparation andpresentation.

On Thursday afternoon, Febru-ary 15 at- 2:30 oclock in McCorkleHall a reception was given by theY. M. C. A., in honor of Mr. Morde-cai W. Johnson, International Sec-retary ot the Y. M. C. A. for Negroschools.

An enjoyable time was spent bythose present playing games andotherwise whiling a way the time.It was the desire of the officials ofthe two Associations to have themembers become better acquaintedwith Mr. Johnson. At an ap-pointed hour light refreshmentswere served. Mr. Johnson wasintroduced and in a happy spiritmade a few remarks.

LOCALS AND PERSONALS

President Prillerman has beenill with La Grippe. His manyfriends were sorry to learn of hisillness and will be glad to knowthat he is able to be out.

Mr. E. G. Pack was a visitor atInstitute, while here he gave a veryinteresting talk to the student-body. Come again, Mr. Pack.

Many good things are in storefor students and villagers. Sev-eral plays are being rehearsed andwill be given some time in Feb-ruary. Definite announcementswill soon be given out.

Owing to the sudden changes in

A HALF HOUR WITH THE SENIORS

Prof. G.-"Connally, which di-rection is the North Pole?"

Connally-"Due south, sir."Prof. G.-"Stevens, who was

George Washington?"Stevens+t'His father's son, sir."Prof. G.-"Russel, where was

the first railroad built?"Russel++On the ground, sir."Prof. G.-HDavis, when does it

rain?"Davis-v''Everv time we want to

take a walk."Prof. G.-"Very good, all of

you. See that you do as well thenext time."

W. W.-"There is one thing Iadmire about you Miss McG."

Miss McG.-HOh dear! What isit?"

W. W.-HYour absence, goodbye."

Miss G. G.-HI wish I could liveto be as old as Methusaleh."

Miss B. W.-HIs that all youwant?"

Miss G. G.-Yes; isn't thatenough?"

Miss B. W.-HThen why didn'tyou die last year?"

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the weather many students havebeen suffering from colds andirritable coughs.

Miss Bessie Jamerson, head wait-ress in the dining hall, was calledto Virginia to the bedside of hermother who is ill.

Mr. Alvin Lewis, a dignifiedthird year man, would like toknow what a "College prep" is.Some one please tell him.

Efforts are being made to bringthe celebrated Williams ColoredSingers here some time in March.These singers have a world-widereputation; they have appearedseveral times in England; and havebeen in our own state many times.This will be a rare treat, one thatcan not be missed by music lovers.Announcements will be made assoon as plans are completed.

Mr. Washington, formerly con-nected with and a graduate ofWest Va! Collegiate Institute, hasaccepted a position as city sales-man with the C. H. James andSon, Produce dealers, Charleston,W.Va.

Dr. Charles B. Anderson and Mr.James S. Caul were recent visitors.Dr. Anderson is a graduate of thisschool, class of 1900, and is now asuccesful physician of Mt. Hope.Mr. Caul is proprietor of a confec-tionary in Winona, W. Va., andhas a son in this school.

Miss Vada Terry was called toHuntington, on account of illnessof her mother.

Mr. Andrew Reed left for Hunt-

ington to have a specialist treathis eyes. For some time he hasbeen troubled with weak eyes.

On Sunday, February 11, thestudents and villagers were afford-ed a rare treat. Judge Geo. W.Atkinson, ex-Governor of the Statedelivered two addresses: In themorning he spoke on the Moraland Religious Aspect of the Euro-pean War. In the afternoon hedelivered an eloquent address onAbraham Lincoln.

It was during Gov. Atkinson'sadministration that Atkinson Hall,the boys dormitory, was erected.He has always shown his interestin our race and he has alwaysproven himself a true friend._

Shortly before noon, a party ofdistinguished gentlemen, membersof the legislature and Board ofRegents, joined Judge Atkinson.They spent the early afternoongetting acquainted with thegrounds and buildings. At theconvocation held in the chapel at3 p. m., before they parted eachspoke favorably of the work beingdone by this institution.

Mr. Mordecai Johnson, as Inter-national Secretary of the YoungMen's Christian Association spentthree days in our midst on officialbusiness. During his stay he ad-dressed the students and advancedmany new thots. His visit was agreat help not only to the Y. M. C.A. but to the students generally.

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