by means of one lock. .Mr. Morrow has applied
to have it patented in Europe also.
—Cornell University has conferred the degree
of Master of Science upon I. Thornton Osmond.
The subject of his thesis was "Experiments in
Telephony." Prof. Osmond attended Cornell in
'7B, pursuing, the post graduate course leading to
the degree of 1 3 h. D., but was compelled to leave
before the year closed. In recognition of this
,the degree M. S. was conferred.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE GLASS OF
'B3, PENNA. STATE COLLEGE.
The class of 'B3 began its career with 28
Freshmen—fresh in {he yonthful vigor of their
physical make-up, and men in the wisdom of
their own conceit. It was the last class of the
"Old School" which enjoyed the practicum of
picking stones and digging potatoes. This prob
ably accounts for the sad fact that only eight sur
vived the hardships of the first year to be num
bered in the Sophomore stage of existence. Of
the final five who stepped into the open field of
life in "sheep's clothing," but three were found
in the Freshman year IV. E. Gray, of Buffalo
Run, and Joseph'Hollis, of Lewistown, receiving
their previous education in the preparatory de
parlment of P. S. C., and Ira J. Laughman, of
Altoona, receiving his at the . High School of
Altoona
The Sophomore year began with a member
ship of 12, having this year added another of the
five graduates, namely : George C. Butz, who
came from the High School of New Castle, Pa.
The• Sophomore year of a class is like the larvae
stage of a butterfly—soft, voracious; uncertain of
ever being able to fly, subject to frequent mould-.
ings that are painful. But with patience and long
suffering it is safely metamorphosed into that cu
rious, mysterious pupa stage, so beautifully typical
of a Junior class, accomplishing all it has to do
without ostentation or complaint. lii the pupa
the insect decides its future existence, whether it
shall be a butterfly to flutter in the sunlight of
LANCE.
THE FRE
day or a moth to prowl through the darkness of
night "seeking whom it may devour." So the
Junior existence of the class of 'B3 worked out
the future. of its members by natural laws, Its
ministers to walk in the light and its lawyers et a
to prowl through the darkness ''seeking whom
they may," etc. Bursting the chrysalis and
spredding the wings on the junior contest stage,
bra:ght into view the Senior, who moves in si
lence and awe, pleased with all the world, and
sipping the honey from its bright flowers
This year brought the fifth member of the
class, William C. Calder, from Harrisburg. He
formerly was a member of the class of 'Bi at P,
S. C., but having been out for two years he joined
the class of 'B3 on hi return to the college.
At graduation the ages of the members were
as follows ]3utz, 20 years, 6 months; Calder,
23 years, 2 monthr, ; Gray, 23 years; Hollis, 20
years, 6 months, and Ira J. Laughman, 22 years,
II months.
Since that great day each has followed his
chosen work as indicated below ;
“KoMir. C. Ruiz
Wi 31 C. CA IMEIt
W. E. (WAY
•
September, '14 . 3, began teaching in public schools, Centre
county,
1881, began the study of Ice hi, Once of Hastings A: Reeder,
Bellefonte, Pa.
August, 'B5, entered Law School of Union University et Al
bany, New York.
May 20, 'Bll, graduated from Law School with degree of LL.B.
August 'XI, 'tia, admitted to the bar at Bellefonte, Pa., at
whichphwe he is practicing law at present.
Jostam Hotta+,
Where is he ?
Inn J. LAMM:II.IN.
dilly, engaged in Floriculture in Now Castle, Pa,
September, ',ll, engaged In teaching in the preparatory
partment of S, C.
July, 'B5, engaged in Floriculture in New Castle, pa,
July, 'MI, went to eallibruta, and studied the Horticulture of
that State and engaged in some landsvape gardening there
July, returned to Pennsylvania flint engaged at I'. S. C.
as Ilortictilturist of the Experiment Station, where he is
at present,
SePtember, ' B :4 entered Crozier Seim, Chester, Pm, l'hem
mutest student,
188 r, became pistol. or a chum!) in Chester, l'a.
Sepiember, 'SU, went to, liltrtnall, hills, Its a missionary,
where he is at present.
September, 'sa, entered Union Thdol. Seminary, New York
City where he pursued studies with 11 vlow to entering the
ministry. In the following winter he was compelled to re
turn Immo on account of 111111.18 N 11111(111 developed into
. 11121111111HCIINC, Ile rallied front this attack, however, but
was not permitted to eoutiniN his studies, in February
of 145, lie was again taken ill, from which he never recov
ered, having cited Ithwelt 1,1885.