—W. A. Harvey, of the Junior class, has been granted letters patent upon an electric bell and signalling device. This is the first material im provement upon the electric bell since it was in vented by John Mirnnd, an Englishman, forty years ago. The ordinary type of electric bells, as is well known, consists of a fixed electro magnet with a movable armature carrying the hammer and contact breaker. Mr. Harvey uses a movable electro magnet carrying the hammer and contact breaker while the armature is fixed. This arrange ment simplifies the mechanical construction and saves material thus reducing the cost. The patent allows broad claims for the application of this principal to other signalling devices. The Patent Office Gazette, for Feb. iS 1895, which may be found in the College library, contains drawings of the bell and a summary of the claims. The patent is numbered 534330 and dated Feb. 19, iS9S- PERSONALS. Note. In order to luellitnto the gathering and publishing of personals, it is requested that any reader having any news what ever concerning an alumnus or friend ot this institution, will send the same to (he personal editor of the Lanck. Ex-’9B. H. C. Dern is taking a course at Pierce’s Business College, Philadelphia. Ex-’gS. Howard Nekervis is taking a course at Drexel Institute, Philadelphia. ’9B, W. C. Pew, after a severe illness, has gone to his home, McDonald, Pa., to recuperate. He hopes to continue with the class as soon as possible. Ex- ’96. W. A. Moore, civil engineer with his father at Citrwensville, was married to Miss May Thompson, of Citrwensville, during February. Ex- ’95. A. D. Carrier visited his numerous friends at the College during the last month. He is employed as day-clerk in the Commercial hotel at Brookville, Pa. THE FREE LANCE. Ex-’95. C. D Finley visited the College re cently. He is assistant private secretary to the president of the Southern Railway Co, 88 Madi son avenue, New York city. ’94. J. E. Quigley assisted the Glee and Ban jo club in their opening concert at the, College. He will shortly leave for Buffalo, New York, to accept a position with the Buffalo Forge Co. ’94 W. B. Waite has accepted a similar position with the same company. ’94. B. A. Musser, Bellefonte, visited State during the past month. ’93. Miss Emma E. Camp is now at Little Falls, New Jersey. ’92. E. W. Bush is employed in the city en gineering office at Waterbury, Conn. ’9S. H. D. Miles, formerly assistant district manager of the Union Switch and Signal Co. at Chicago, now holds an important position with the Michigan Central Railroad Company. ’B3. Professor G. C. Butz has gone to his for mer home at New Castle, Lawrence Co. For the last two months his health has been failing and it is hoped that there will soon be a change for the better. ’6l. Honorable S. V. Holliday, one of the most distinguished members of our alumni, has now retired to his farm near Erie, Pa., after an exceedingly successful career in the field of poli tics. Miss Elizabeth Small, of Harrisburg, sister of J. M. Small ’93, was the guest of Miss Atherton, during the last two weeks of February. WANTED EVERY SMOKER 111 ®™ ■ ■■■»! To sent! 7 two cent ■■■ Stamps to lielp pay postage, packing, &c., and wo ■■ will mall sumplo box of our ** Non-Meotine midget Cigars. Only one box to one address. Address: LANDIS & CO., SHirritNSDUito, I*a. ADVERTISEMENTS,
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