mark of the most heinous crimes. The poli
tician and demagogue often obtain applause at
the expense of honesty. .The laurels that crown
the head of the warrior and conqueror are often
stained with the blood of the innocent, and be
dewed with the tears of widows and orphans.
Such persons bear only the name of greatness—a
name that does not long survive their short lives.
It is one thing to be called great, and another to
be great. It is easy to gain the applause of those
whose estimation is of little value; and who are
always ready to immortalize a would-be-hero, who
has accomplished something of note, in some of
the various fields of human action, however in
consistent his former life may have been. But
it is quite a difficult thing to obtain a character
that knows no blemish, and a reputation that suc
ceeding generations shall point to as a model of
virtue and purity. That is the true greatness which
shall live in the hearts and affections of those
around us long after we shall have • passed from
time to eternity. It is the result of a life-time
devoted to useful purposes and noble ends. D.
THE STRUGGLING STUDENT.
Prompted by motives far above the common herd,
His rtstless spirit seared like some winged bird
To heights, from which a portion of mankind
Surveys the hidden laws by God designed,
He sought the fount. from which the sparkling waters
burst, •
That gives to all who drink a greater thirst;
And when 'twas found—by Nature made—most kind,
Ile took upon himself to guide, that more might find.
For him the shining rays of knowledge cast their light,
And star-like guided through the dark of night;
No beacon light was it, whose rays, if traced
Lead but to danger or a life displaced ;
But more a light that in the darkness shines
Front such a home as only love designs,
And guides the lost and weary traveler to a place
Where peace and rest and plenty interlace.
The early struggles 'gninst a frowning Fate
Were but the text-books of the nation's great;
belt trial and each hardship he subdued ;
Undaunted, persevering, be his way pursued,
Until at last success his efforts crowned,
And lie the object of his life has found.
THE FREE LANCE.
—Snow
—Sunshine.
—Muddy walks.
—Robin's music.
—Spring I Spring 1 Spring I
—Wanted, a subject, junior contestants
—The bicycle club will soon reorganize
—The M. E. Sunday school has enrolled 148
scholars
--Secure your seats in advance for the recital
and avoid the rush.
--The juniors contemplate having . a banquet
in the near future.
--Lieutenant;—lnspection arms. New cadet—
By jing, I forgot my cuffs.
—ioo per cent, is the maximum and .50 per
cent. the minimum grade at State College.
—R. W. Greene, a member of the freshman
class, will not return the coming term.
—Owing to the brief vacation, an unusual
number of students remained in college.
—Bryan & Linsz kept bachelor's hall during
vacation, and consumed in eight days 320 eggs,
—Who ever takes the honors of class 'BB will
have to do it with at least an average grade of 96.
—W. M. Porter of 'BB is the first ci assman of
P. S. C. who has the honor of being assistant in
structor in tactics.
—The lectures given last term by Lieutenant
S. S. Vague on Military . tactics, were exceedingly
entertaining and instructive.
—Rev. William Brill, pastor of the M. E. Pine
Grove charge, will preach on alternate Sundays in
the M. B. church.
LOCALS.
The tennis courts are He apart,
Enclosed Within is cupid's dart,
_Beyond tho net aro cross-bonos
To remind the vietltn of the slain ;
But looking ()Molly on those nt rest
The court holds memories that are blest.
And serenely viewing the graves in which they Ile
Methinks 'tie not so hard stick death to tile.