Ft [Debating Constitution Ratified The need of a constitution has long been urgently felt by the men connected with debating interests here at the college. In response to this need this year’s debating coun cil drew up a constitution which was ratified by the student council and sanctioned by the student body in the Wednesday morning mass meeting. The council, under the new constitution, is recognized as having authority over forensic inter ests, and that was the main object of its presentation to the student council and student body The resolutions in full follow: Article 1. Purpose. Section 1. The purpose of this organization shall be to promote and to super vise the student debating and ora torical activities of the Pennsyl vania State college. Article 2. Name. Section 1. This council shall be known as the For ensic Council of the Pennsylvania State college. Article 3. Section 2. The coun cil shall be a representative body of all the classes that are eligible for college debating and oratorical contests and only of these classes. Article 4. Composition. Who may be members. Section 1. This council shall consist (1) of nine members chosen from students of the Pennsylvania State college taking four year courses leading to the bachelor's degree, and (2) of one faculty representa tive. Three of the student mem bers shall be members of the senior class, three members of the junior class, two members of the sopho more class, and one member of the freshman class. Article 5. Election of members. Section 1. The senior, junior and sophomore members of the coun cil not previously elected to office shall be chosen by popular vote of their several classes at their first regular meeting of each year. The freshman member shall be chosen by the organizing officer of his class at the earliest possible date of each year The faculty member shall be appointed by the presi dent of the college at the beginning of each year. Section 2. The members of the previous year's council shall con tinue in power until the new coun cil shall be thus elected. Article 6. Officers, Section 1. The officers of this council shall be a president, a secretary, a treasurer, and a corresponding secretary, Duties of president. Section 2. The duties of the president shall be to preside at all regular meetings and to call and preside at all special meetings of this council; to appoint all committees and officers not otherwise provided for; and such other duties as may fall on a presiding officer. Of secretary. Section 3. The duties of the secretary shall be to keep an accurate record of the pro ceedings of the council; to preserve Farmers & Traders Life Insurance Co. Home Office, Syracuse, N. Y Absolute Security and Lowest Cost Dale & Bell Phone 102 R J. s. State College, Pennsylvania and file all reports not entered on the minutes book; to keep a list of the members and their college ad dresses; and to preside at all meet ings in the absence of the president. He shall hand a written requisition to the treasurer for all bills, after the council has voted to pay the same. Of treasurer. Section 4. The duties of the treasurer shall be to provide for the collection of the funds of the council and to have charge of same. He shall present all bills and pay them only on the written requisition of the secretary, v. s., he shall keep an accurate ac count book and file requisitions with same. Of corresponding secretary. Section 5. The duties of the cor- ! responding secretary shall be to 1 take charge of all the correspon dence of the council. Article 7. Election of officers, j Section 1; The officers of this council for each incoming college j year shall be chosen by ballot of the duly accredited members of the council at the last regular meeting in each year. Classes from which' officers may be selected. Section 2. The presi dent shall be a member of the in coming senior class, the secretary a member of the incoming junior class, the treasurer shall be the faculty member, the corresponding secretaryship may also be vested in the faculty member, or an upper classman member of the council. Their ex-officio membership. The names of the officers elected as above (section 1 of this article) shall not be voted on by their sev eral classes, but they shall hold their membership on the council thereafter for one college year by virtue of their respective offices. Article 8. Meetings. Section 1. The meetings of this council shall be (a) regular and (b) special meetings, (a) The regular meet ings shall be held once every month during the college year, at a regular hour fixed to suit the convenience of every member at the beginning of each semester. (b) Srecial meetings may be called at any time by the president or on petition of the members. The members shall then be notified by mail or phone by the secretary. Doings on the Campus. The excavation now going on at the mound on the athletic field is for the purpose of securing earth for grading. The project under way just now is the grading of the roadway between Old Main and Mc- Allister Hall. In a short time, probably a week or 10 days Professor Boucke’s and □r. Zook's classes which at present meet in the Old Chapel, will be re moved to the main lecture room of the new Liberal Arts building. Mr. Deering and Professor Marshman will also hold classes in the new building. Construction work continues on Policies of Son, Agents 420 Burrows Street r THK PENN STATE COLLEGIAN Always welcome when you take a box of Samoset Chocolates along. We had another cleanup Valentine day. A new shipment on the way. Always the best. Have you tried one of the deli cious ham sandwichs or a cup of our fine hot chocolate and coffee. We are selling more every day. GRAHAM, on the Corner. CONKLIN’S PEN IS THE PEN FOR STUDENTS « , * This fountain pen is designed particularly for students —it’s a pen that makes classroom notes neater and home study easier. FILLS ITSELF From $2.50 up at * ♦ * Gilliland Drug Store Nittany Inn Block College Ave the new Mining building, but noth ing will be done on the Chemistry building until more favorable weather comes. Mr. Edward A. Woods will ad dress students of economics at eight o’clock, March eight, either in the Liberal Arts lecture room or Old Chapel. The Commerce club is also trying to have him address them while he is here. Basketball Scores. The efficiency of a basketball player cannot be judged by his scoring ability for floor work and accurate passing on the part of teammates often is the largest fact or. Therefore the appended record is printed only for the curiosity of those who might be interested. The scoring record of each mem ber of the team follows Blakslee 85 Jester 62 Park 61 Walton 40 Wilson 31 Wagner 11 Bishop 4 Hoffman 2 Beckett 2 Metzgar 2 Fast 1 The Fire Company Benefit. The benefit movies given by manager Blackford at the Nittany last Monday for the student fire de partment was a success. The fire men expect to get between $45 and $5O as a result of their labors, for they were all equiped with tickets a week ahead of time and all thier friends and enemies suffered in con sequence. This little stunt is simp ly another instance where the Nit tany management has shown itself abreast of the times and deserves the gratitude of a fair and just student body. Senior Class Meeting There will be a meeting of the senior class in Old Chapel, Thurs day at 7p. m. The senior memori al will be discussed and voted upon. Several other important questions are to be presented. Everybody out! BABE’S PASTIME AMUSEMENTS Matinee Daily 1:30 to 5 Evenings 6 to 10:45 TODAY Life Photo Film Corporation presents Bronson Howard’s famous novel, THE BANKER’S DAUGHTER Restitution Two part Flying A feature, with Vivian Rich and Ed. Coxen The Adventure at BriarclifF Kalem feature with Tom Moore and Margaret Courtot Broadway Star Features present Maurice Costello and an all star Vitagraph cast in THE EVIL MEN DO in three parts, and a two part Thanhouser thriller The Speed King Keystone comedy scream Rum and Wallpaper Vaudeville De Luxe Senora and Morello A big harmony singing and musical act THE GIRL AT THE THROTTLE featuring Helen Holmes Other movies of merit including the big two part Keystone smiler Hushing the Scandal SATURDAY William Fox presents Charles Richman and Catherine Countiss in THE IDLER By C. Haddon Chambers picturized in five parts by the Box Office Attraction Company Senora and Morrelo Second day musical and harmony singing Keystone Mabel and Fatty in Mabel and Fatty’s Wash Day In' the Land of the Otter Watch for our big ad next week Penn State Laundry Everything New Best Work We make three deliveries a week Atmfc'' / 'Wr^ raLins ' '/'•/fßr Iff ’ jat the expense of Ihe body, paradoxi i n ! cally, shows lack of gray matter. No f N ■ man is so busy that he cannot give a 1 • few minutes each day to a little exer cise. A pulley weight rigged up in i your room will do wonders to strength ' en you, make you feel better, and in j crease your elliciency 30 1 Complete equipment for basket ball, 20 football, baseball, golf, tennis, track c I and field Our catalog will give you many ideas you never thought of, and show you 'C how simple it is to derive pleasure from your exercising. A postal will bring this catalogue. Your Smoke Here Special Friday-Saturday 3 Lamarca 2 Official Seal 1 Southern Lint Twenty-five cents A. G. Spalding & Bros. The More ! 126-128 Nassau St., 520 Fifth Avenue, ""» ' I New York City. Spring, 1915 New Neckwear First Showing This Week of the New 4 in Hand Ties Pressing, handwork by skilled tailors Fall and Winter Suits and Overcoats at Greatly Reduced Prices •a® l §kira,®w(f[loftuer vluJlJjipCTv Correct Vi' Jress AND STATE COLLEGE -Ra. THURSDAY FRIDAY Extra matinee feature Two pait Domino 3 suits pressed $1
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