Dr: H. P, Armsby,; Director of the .Experiment Station, spent
a portion of his summer vacation in Europe, making, investiga
tions as a basis of cooperative work, between the Station and the
United States Department.
An illustrated lecture on the colored race was held in the Col
lege Chapel on Sept. 28th by the Rev. Weaver of Baltimore under
the auspices of the Home Mission Society which was holding a
convention at State College at the time.
Owing to the great weight of the tower and slate roof covering
the Main Building, the portion of that structure containing the
Chapel settled several inches during the summer. After the nec
essary repairs had been made, a new and very prettily designed
ceiling was placed in the Chapel.
Although we were glad to note that the appearance of Beaver
Field was considerably improved by the repairing of the grand
stand, we looked in vain for a banked cinder track. We under
stood several years ago that the track was to be banked and we
would be pleased to see the fulfillment of what now seems to have
been a mere rumor.
The informal dance held in the Armory during Summer School
for the students and those connected with the College afforded a
pleasant time to all who attended. The music was furnished by
the State College bapd. This was the first dance of its kind to be
held here and we hope that a similar one may be arranged each
year.
A number of the Seniors are voluntarily tutoring such new men
as are members of the foot ball team in order to prevent them as
much as possible from falling below grade in their studies. We
hope that by this means less men will be barred from going on
trips with the team, and that a smaller number will drop out at
the end of the term. ,
Mr. W. S. Thyng, formerly instructor in the Mining depart
ment, is now engaged at the iron mines near Roselle, N., Y.
The Pennsylvania State Millers’ Association which met at
Bellefonte recently visited the College on Wednesday afternoon,
Sept 28th. They assembled in the College Chapel where a short
program was carried out. The Mandolin Club played several
selections after which several addresses were made. The re
mainder of the time was spent in inspecting the buildings and