livered, poem recited, and song sung, have
had the desired effect, for the tree now gives
evidence of sturdy growth.
Did vou see Asserton’s Patrol ?
By recent action taken by the Athletic
Association, tennis was given equal standing
with base-ball, foot-ball, and general athletics,
—so now it comes in for its share of the gen
eral funds.
The big nine + the miniature quartette +
the universal Ego = the all-important four
teen.
Who says Seniors can’t play ball ?
A tennis tournament is being arranged by
the Tennis Committee. Judging from the
interest already taken in this .coming event,
it will be a very successful undertaking.
April 31, an interesting game of base-ball
was played between ’B9 and ’9l. The game
was very closely contested, resulting in a
score of 17 to 12 in favor of 'B9.
The Centennial was fittingly celebrated at
Pennsylvania State College. Patriotic ser
vices were held in the chapel in the morning,
and short addresses were made by several of
the professors.
Prof. Jackson recited a poem appropriate
to the occasion, which was well appreciated
by all. In the evening, the Washington Lit
erary Society gave a play in honor of the
day.
Mr. F. L. Olds, of State College, has been
appointed architect for the new improvements
which are to be made at the State Reforma
tory at Huntingdon.
PI. B. McLean, C. H. Hile, W. A. Roth
rock, and Frank Musser attended the Cen
tennial, at New York.
A New York policeman found Hile and
THE FREE LANCE.
Rothrock wandering around the streets hunt
ing for their Delmonico Club.
H. C. Blair and W. B, N. Hawk spent Fri
day night, April 26, in Tyrone. Birdie was
very much disappointed in the production of
“ She,” as it did not come up to his expecta
tion.
Through the influence of Lieutenant Pague,
$1,200 of the late appropriation was set apart
by the Legislature for equipping the new
armory with gymnastic apparatus. The Lieu
tenant is sincerely thanked by the Cadets for
the interest which he has at all times taken
in them.
Ask Abreu for his definition for “ true
love.”
The Glee Club will lead the singing in
chapel hereafter on Sundays.
. “ Give the boys a chance,” as Calamity
Musser said when he first tried to raise a
mustache,
Antonio Hawkanio, the Italian fakir, can
be. heard at all hours calling from his peanut
stand, “If you don’t want a bonan, take an
o-runge.”
Weidner went fishing the other day,
using a Minnie for bait ; but he lost both bait
and fish. •
Geo. R, Wieland desires to state that he is
prepared to furnish specimens of “ My Rock,”
better known as Wielandite, at reduced rates.
Call early, and avoid the rush.
Linsy, to a Prep. —“ Keep your eyes open i
these people are going to steal our canes.”
Ptep. —Ah, now, get out.
Ground has been broken by the Phi Gamma
Delta Fraternity for the erection of a Chap
ter-house, to be finished by September 1.
The building will be after the Queen Anne