Normal Advocate from Holton, Kansas • 5

The Norrrial Advocate. 5 nor does anyone feel inclined toward excessive gallantry. The pupils who usually attend these normals are young men and women who make their own way. They come from the farm and village, and are full of life and They realize that they cannot depend on the wealth of a parent, nor the influence of some friend to lift them up to "fame and fortune." But on theii own exertions must they rely for whatever tends to make them successful. Those who enter these schools for "a good time" find themselves out: of place, and either drop out or fall into line with the great'mass of busy workers.

The government of the normal well adapted to the needs of strong minded young men and women. It is the only true system of school discipline the world has ever seen that of self-government. All students are made to feel that they are a part of the moral status of the school, and thus are induced to conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen. Perfect freedom is secured. Every influence which makes men and women better is thrown around them.

The development of true manhood and true womanhood is sought. Every surrounding adds to character, and every day finds the pupil more cultured and refined. Hence, by the time four years have been spent in the normal training the pupil is well equipped for life's responsibilities. As evidence of the work of these schools it need only be noticed that the graduates are filling many of the highest positions of trust and responsibility. Among them may be found presidents and professors in colleges, city superintendents and principals, state and county superintendents.

Scores have been successful at the bar, in medicine; and in the pulpit. A number have graced the judge's bench. The editorial sanctum and the rostrum have representatives who stand the peer of graduates of older schools with more extended courses. May the work of such schools grow and increase. Attention! Make your calculations to attend Campbell University as soon as your schools close in the spring.

You are sure to find classes to suit you. Even if you can remain but a few weeks it will pay you to attend. Make your arrangements to be with us. Our spring term opens April 11. Send for catalogue.

Campbell University is for the people. The courses are natural, the methods are practical. We train our students for life. Energy, ambition, and good judgment are far more valuable than methods, for the teacher, merchant, or farmer. H.

G. Pomeroy, a graduate of our Mathematical department last year now poses as principal of the St. Clere schools. He is planning to be with us again soon in order to complete our State Certificate course. cfte manufacture of Scientific Apparatus.

GLASS BLpWINO, For glass blowing, such aa is necessary in ordinary laboratory work, we must have a good blast lamp. The Bunson is best for gas and the Dangler, one of the best for gasoline, (either costing about We must have gliss tubing of various sizes, (quality, best German, lead free). We will now suppose that we desire to blow an ordinary bulb such as we use every day in the laboratory. We will take a tube of such diameter and length as we desire, and holding it horizontally in the flame about twoor three inches from one end, we rotate it slowly till the tube begins to bend and become red; tlien, while still holding the tube in the (lame, gently pull the short piece till it is entirely melted off. Next hold the hot end of the long tube vertically in the flame, revolving it until it becomes quite red.

Often at this stage the end does not present an evenly rounded appearance. In that case insert the other end in the mouth and blow gently till the hot end does present an oval appearance. Again insert the tube in the flame as before and heat it till the end hangs as a large drop, nearly ready to fall, then quickly insert the other end in the mouth (holding the tube in the verticle position and rotating slowly) and blow steadily till the desired size bulb is obtained. Practice is necessasy in order to become a skillful glass the glass must be heated uniformly and held and blown with great steadiness, otherwise the bulb will not be true in form or thickness. After completing the bulb hold it in the large flame of the lamp for two or three minutes, being very careful not to heat it enough to cause one side to collapse.

This is to anneal or temper the glass. GLASS WELDING. This is probably the most difficult part of glass working. Very much depends on the steadiness of the hand, also the operator must know how long to heat, and how long to blow his glass, and must be able to tell when the parts are thoroughly welded. To begin, the ends to be welded are held in the flame until they are nearly red and then pressed gently together; now stop up one of the ends of the welded tube and blow in the other end to see if joining is air-tight; if it is not, it must be heated and bent back and forth till all the parts are firmly united.

When this is accomplished turn the flame down to a mere point' and heat one side of the weld till it begins to fall in, then blow it out a quarter of an inch beyond the side of the tube, then heat another part of the weld and blow it out as before. Continue this operation till you have gone entirely round the tube, then examine the work carefully, and, if at any point you can discover the original place of joining of the two pieces, that place must be heated and blown until it has entirely disappeared. When the place of joining is completely obliterated turn on the full flame and heat steadily for two or three minutes to anneal, when the work is com E. L. Higginbotham a student in Campbell University for a number of years, has made an excellent reputation as principal of the Holton high school this year.

plete. Character Something that writes its autograph on a man's face in indelible ink. Since the passage of the new law giving our school the right to grant State Certificates J. E. Wilson has decided to remain in school during the summer term and work on that course.

41ida Conwell is teaching in the public schools of Seneca..