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As is the ribbed sea sand."-Prof. D-rr-w.
"The first in banquet but the last in fight"-Class of '02.
"99 44-100 pure."-The Chinook.
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A Query.
The day is cold, and damp, and dreary,
But our Professor, never weary
With his pen sits grimly scratching. Wonder what new scheme he's hatching ?
Hath he some wierd, ghoulish vision ? Thinks he of some dire revision
In his professorial station, Of next June's examination ?
Writes he an order - the old Druid --
For more of his loved gory fluid, With which he, in strokes and shadings, Devastates the final gradings ?
My ! But he'd raise Abel's brother
With my grades, some way or other, If he only saw the column
I've been scribbling here so solemn.
If he could but read, I fancy He would swear in Deutsche and Francais. I would tell him, but I mustn't, It's far safer that I doesn't.
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Chem. Lab.
How dear to my heart are the scenes of the chem. lab., When fond recollections present them to view. The acids, the gases, the horrid reactions, And all the strange things that Prof. Fulmer knew. The test tubes, the bottles, the crude apparatus ; My lab coat, in which I'm sure I looked swell. The ever-sweet voice of the pleasant instructor, And e'en the bad odors which therein did dwell.
The horrible odors, The far-reaching odors, The long-lasting odors Which therein did dwell.
That ill-smelling chem. lab. I hailed with great pleasure (nit). As I rushed up the hill so as not to be late. I found it a source of an exquisite rapture, The pleasure of which no mere words can relate.
But now far removed from that loved institution, I sigh with regret and weep brine tears as well, When I go into English or elsewhere in the building, And catch a stray whiff of those odors so fell.
Those horrible odors, Those far-reaching odors, Those long-lasting odors Which nothing can quell.
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JOAKZ.
MOTTO.
There are only two kinds of jokes-a good joke and a Pro- fessor's joke.
FOOTBALL SPARKS.
With football suit and football shoes And lots of football hair, With football cap, with tassel bright, And a football in your care; With football phiz and football sand. Enough and some to spare, You really like it, don't you, Prof., Now tell me on the square.
Stranger-Who was the man that the President took off his hat to just now on the steps?
Guide-Oh, that was the Major.
OUR COLORS.
The Freshman is of a verdant hue, The Sophomore red; so warm and mellow; The Junior is of an indigo blue, And the Senior's sort of a yellow fellow.
Student at Dining Hall (pouring contents of water pitcher into his coffee)-Here, waiter! What's the matter with this cream?
Waiter-Oh, nothing, only the steward forgot to put in the coloring.
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"Prof. Spillman," said Mr. Brodie at parting, "I am indebted to you for all I know."
Prof .- "Pray do not mention such a trifle."
Dormitory Boarder-I don't mind hash six times a week, but when it comes to putting raisins in it and calling it mince pie on Sunday, I draw the line.
Father- If you pass your examination I will pay all your debts.
Ed. M .- So you want me to study simply for the benefit of my creditors.
Teacher in Public School to Scholar-Now, Johnny, tell us what you know about Croesus.
Johnny-Please, mum, college students wear 'em in their pants.
"Professor, what has become of Grenville Clarke? Wasn't he studying with the class last year?"
"Ah, yes, Clarke, poor fellow! A fine student, but absent minded in the use of chemicals-very. That discoloration on the ceiling-notice it?"
"Yes.'' "That's him."
"Look here! This isn't right," said Miss H- the other day in oratory. "How do you suppose you have spelled income?"
Mr. Totten-I don't know.
Miss H .- I-n-c-u-m.
Mr. T .- That's funny; don't see how I left off that "b."
First Prep .- What on earth does them girls wear those big black gowns for?
Second Prep .- So that they can wear their old dresses and no one will ever know the difference.
Professor givibus Longi lessorum, Boyibus kickibus- Non wanti somorum.
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Boyibus readibus Much Latinorum, Professibus givibus Him zeroum; Boyibus gettibus Poori gradorum, Endibus termibus- Nonne passorum.
A pair on a sofa Enjoyed lots of bliss; Her small brother saw them- They lookedjustlikethis:
Pay no attention to the bells. They ring at all hours to keep the classes awake.
Enthusiastic professor of physics (discussing the organic and inorganic kingdoms): "Now, if I should shut my eyes-so-and drop my head-so-and should not move, you would say I was a clod, but I move. I leap, I run; then what do you call me?"
Voice from the rear: "A clod-hopper!" Class is dismissed.
He heard him give the college yell; For joy he scarce could speak. He murmured, "Mother, listen to Our William talking Greek."
Mrs. B .: "Professor, oh, professor! just think, I have swal- lowed a pin!"
Absent-minded Professor: "Never mind; here is another one."
"What do you think would make a handsome paper-weight for the President on his birthday?" asked a student.
"One of his own sentences," was the sarcastic answer.
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LIFE AT THE W. A. C.
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A BUSY DAY.
A leaf from the Y. M. C. A. Handbook:
7:00 Rise, part hair in middle, 55 minutes.
7:55 Breakfast, 5 minutes.
8:00
Skipping class, 60 minutes.
9:00 Cramming for exam., 50 minutes.
9:50 Cutting up in back of chapel, 15 minutes.
10:05 Making excuses to Prof., 74 minutes.
10:12} Talking college politics, 1 hour 473 minutes.
12:00
Dinner at Dorm., 30 minutes.
12:30 Picking teeth in hall, 30 minutes.
1:00 Studying tactics, 1 hour.
2:00 Chinning girls, 60 minutes.
3:00 Getting a lesson in Soph. French, 1 hour.
4:00 Disturbing students in chapel, 1 hour.
5:00 "Lieut.'s" little sojer boy, 60 long minutes.
6:00 Supper, 1 hour.
7:00 Raising the deuce, 5 hours.
12:00 In the arms of Morpheus.
CAP AND GOWNITES.
Beware of those which desire to walk in long robes!
They say and do not; they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne; all their works they do for to be seen of men; they enlarge the borders of their garments; they love the chief seats in the syna- gogue and to be called of men Rabbi Rabbi!
Consider the Seniors how they swell; they toil not; neither do they study, but I say unto you that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Moral: Don't put a fifty dollar saddle on a twenty dollar horse. -Josh Billings.
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TALKS WITH GIRLS.
(Conducted by Cousin Marion.)
How do you all do, my dears? It has been a long time since we communed together and I am sure from the pile of letters on my desk that you have something to say to me. What a delightful month June is. What a freshness in the air and a crispness that makes us all feel good. But you do not care for preface when there is so much more interesting matter, so I turn to the big pile of letters from cousins in every part of this United States of ours.
The first on the list is Bess M. of Pullman, Wash., who has no sweetheart and wants me to tell her how to get one. The only and true way for a girl to get a sweetheart is to wait patiently till he gets her. P. S .- I'm glad you have succeeded.
Florence-You showed courage and pariotism in consenting to let him go to war. It was of course inconsiderate in his friends to advise him to go. However, as he will return, it doesn't matter.
Linnie G .- We cannot undertake to supply you with outlines for essays. We would advise you to begin at once on something of your own; on any live subject.
Mabel T .- I believe that Rosalia would make a desirable home, but I do not like to give advice about such matters.
Daisy B .- The best known remedy for freckles is the applica- tion of postage stamps on the face over night. In the morning re- move the stamps gently and the freckles will have disappeared.
Ollie L .- It is perfectly right for you to talk with him in the chapel, if you wish. So long as you both understand there is no need to care what others may say.
Gertrude-Your suggestion about entertaining the Y. M. C. A. at a whist party is a good one. Personally, I prefer fan-tan, but choose that which pleases most of your members.
Annette-Yes, it is quite proper for two young ladies to go to Snake River with two gentlemen, but a chaperone should accom- pany the party, at least as far as the water's edge.
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Kitty-You failed to send stamp for reply. We cannot answer by mail unless postage is enclosed for the purpose.
Lucyle-I do not consider it an impropriety for you to permit a young gentleman to hold your hand. if it is done in the presence of the preceptress or an elderly lady.
There's the last one, my dears, and I hope you will be pleased with the answers. Some of you who are not answered separately will find replies to your questions under other signatures, for bless your hearts, dearies, you all want to know pretty nearly the same things. By by till next year.
TALKS WITH BOYS.
(By Uncle Si.)
Van and Ed .- No! I am decidedly opposed to boys of your age learning to smoke. The young ladies were perfectly right in refus- ing to allow you to walk on the campus.
Virgil-When your lady friend is visiting in the city it is very kind and thoughtful of you to offer your company for any affair that may take place.
F. Fielding N. wants to become a poet and sends some of his verses as samples. Wait patiently, my dear, for ten years yet, and in the meantime study the poems of the great poets. Yours are not nearly so bad as some I am asked to judge.
Mr. Bu-ch -- The best way to overcome bashfulness is to forget self. Cultivate the company of the young ladies and they will help you to overcome any timidity which you may feel.
L. O. M .- Yes, it was very wicked for you to clap your hands when the President announced that the minister would conduct the devotional exercises, but you will go to heaven just the same if you are careful not to do it again.
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S. H .-- You did right by not ordering the gown. A dress suit is much better, for it may be worn longer and upon all occasions, while a gown would be of no value whatever to you, either before or after graduation.
F. F. N .- Your question was rather a puzzler, but I think I can answer it. In the study of entomology we find that the males are, as a rule, more highly colored than the females. The coloring is sup- posed to be for the purpose of rendering the male more fascinating in the eyes of the female. Now, just what freak of nature has caused it I cannot say, but I believe, yes, I am firmly convinced that your case is the same as that of the butterfly. Your hair is not red for nothing.
A. T. W .- You were wrong in speaking to the young lady in the library and the librarian was justified in calling you to order. If it were necessary for you to speak to her you should have written her a note. folded it neatly, and handed it to the librarian with the request that as a personal favor, she deliver it to the young lady for you.
W. D. O .- I do not believe the tall gentleman who calls at her home so frequently really intends to make himself your rival. His calls are probably of a business character.
Ed. M .- Yes, but although ladies' company is indispensable to you, you should be true to your absent lady love.
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From Life.
Alumni
A
5
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Alphabet.
A stands for our friend Adams, Of auburn-haired fame. He's nothing but a Freshman, But he'll get there just the same.
B stands for Boyle, a young lady Who came here from Walla Walla. Whenever she goes to the city You'll soon see Larkins follow.
C is for Carrie Cogswell, A girl from Oakesdale town. If nothing ever happens, Some day she'll win renown.
D must stand for Duncan, The longfellow of school -
If you ever want to see him, Bring along a box or stool.
E must stand for J. B. Evans, Who, by Fate's stern decree, Buried the gory hatchet With Bess Mckay, I see.
F surely stands for Fincher, And it is no abuse Of truth to say that she will die If Henry e'er Knox Luce.
G is of course for Goodsell, Quite commonly called Fat. But on the gory gridiron, He's the boy that can stand pat.
H for Hamilton will do, And they say all over town, That in his course at college He's getting done up Brown.
I is no one's initial Of whom just now I think, So I'll just pay this tribute To the memory of red Ink.
J is for Jones, the soldier Who tempted Death's grim jaws, And on the field of battle Upholds his country's cause.
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While K for Keith seems fitting, And almost Miss Mckay ; They're both as nice young ladies As you'll meet any day.
L is for Laird, Olivia, Who every day doth go forth To the chapel with George Evans, To practice songs, and so forth.
M just stands for Morrison, And for McCroskey, too ; And, speaking of your couples, I guess that they will do.
N clearly stands for Nalder, Whose nickname here is Jim. There's nothing very special That we might say of him.
O stands for his friend Outman Who, almost every day, While going home from college, Finds a Daisy on the way.
P is for Pohle, another Who, for the battle's din, Has left his home, and country, And school, and friends, and kin.
Q is the high Quality Of learning that can be Imbibed from the professors At the W. A. C.
And R must be for Rutherford The dashing baseball crank ; And also in B company A corporal by rank.
S stands for Susie Spaulding, Who is by no means glum ; But still we always notice She's able to keep Mumm.
T is for Major Totten, Who spends full many days And nights in bliss exceeding, At the residence of Miss Hays.
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U- well its for Under- Graduates, you know ; You'll find them on the campus Wherever you may go.
V is for Van Doren, A reverend senior ! My ! When he just gets his sheepskin He'll tower to the sky.
While W for Woods stands- He never sheds a tear Of any grief or sorrow As long as Cleo's near.
X is for the Xtra Joshes of the place, Which could not be inserted In this, for lack of space.
Y is Young's initial, A rather nice young man, Who bellows in the Glee club As often as he can.
Z is alone for Zumwalt, Corporal of Company A, Who wasn't altogether G ( 11 ) ileless Last winter, so they say.
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Patrons, Attention!
LOOK OUT FOR THE CHINOOK, VOL. II .*
To be cribbed next year by the "Little Chicks" of '01, our enemies and immediate successors.
Rich old jokes will be plagiarized from The Chinook, Vol. I; striking anecdotes And brilliant literary scintillations will be Filched from the almanacs, and other Prominent features will be condensed From the catalogue of the college.
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*Caution: Do not confuse with Y. M. C. A. hand-book.
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Our Thanks.
Before I am stowed away for future reference, and while there is still a warm place for me in your hearts, and a feeling of gratitude for this reminder of college days, allow me to call your attention to a few of my friends who have been help- ful in making me what I am.
In doing this I would express my sincerest thanks to Professor Fulmer, whose interest and assistance have made the Annual possible ; to the Junior Class, for its hearty support, and to those members of other classes, who have so kindly helped in many ways. To the staff artist, however, and to the board of editors and business manager does the largest part of the credit belong. They have stood by me faithfully, willing and eager to undertake whatever task was assigned them. My wish is that succeeding Annuals may find as many friends and supporters. THE CHINOOK.
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Commission of Technical Instruction, provided for under the pre- vious act, was superseded by a board of five regents, to whom the management of the institution was intrusted. Section V, providing for the appointment of a commission of three for the selection of a location for the college and stipulating: First, that none of the com- missioners should be from east of the Cascade mountains; second, that the college should be located on or before July 1, 1891, in some county east of the Cascade mountains, and third, that the college should not be located in any county already having a state institu- tion. Sections X and XI, accepting the land grants of Congress, whereby the college became the beneficiary of the 90,000 acres of land for the endowment of the Agricultural College, and the 100,000 acres for the endowment of the School of Science. Section III of this act also reaffirms the intended scope of instruction in the fol- lowing words: "The course of instruction of the Agricultural Col- lege and School of Science shall embrace the English language, literature, mathematics, philosophy, civil and mechanical engineering, chemistry, animal and vegetable anatomy and physiology, the veterinary art, entomology, geology, and politi- cal, rural and household economy, horticulture, moral philosophy, history, mechanics, and such other sciences and courses of instruc- tion as shall be prescribed by the regents of this institution of learn- ing.
It might be remarked in this connection that the functions of the college and its curriculum are further defined and prescribed by the statutes of the United States.
The location commission provided for above consisted of Gov- ernor Black of Everett, A. H. Smith of Tacoma, and S. B. Conover of Port Townsend.
The first meeting of the Board of Regents was called to order at Olympia by Lieutenant Governor Charles E. Laughton, on April 22, 1891. Governor Laughton announced that he had ap- proved the bonds and received the oath of office of the following named regents, viz .: Eugene J. Fellowes, Spokane; George W.
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