NEW YORK, November 29, 1902.
The Bditor, The VAUD; LANCU, State College, Pa.
Dear Six:—The FREE LANCE and The La Vie should be in
the hands of every student and every alumnus. The business
managers of these publications, and those associated with
them as well, should feel responsibility in accomplishing this
end and should use every endeavor to bring it about.
This shbuld be dolie primarily for creating and maintaining
college spirit and loyalty, and, secondarily, to secure financial
success, without which the possibilities for usefulness must be
seriously circumscribed.
From my own experience in securing these publications, I
judge that their circulation is not vigorously pushed. I have
not received a copy of the FREE LANCE this college year, and.
frequently in the past have had difficulty in getting copies.
Having been one of the founders, and. of the first editorial
staff, of the FREE LANCE, I have tried to keep a complete file,
and have always been a subscriber.
As for La Vie, I have received no copy of the issue of last
commencement; I was able' to get a copy of the year before
only by writing a member of the faculty (an old friend) and
have him give the matter his personal attention; and of the
issue of the year before that I have not yet received a copy. I
very much desire copies of the last La Vie and of the issue of
two years ago, that my files may be complete, and if you can
have copies sent me I shall appreciate the kindness.
I have not, for several years, received a circular letter,
printed notice, or request of any kind for subscription to either
of these publications. If those who are not only willing, but
want, to subscribe are not given the opportunity to do so, how
can we expect the circulation to be maintained amongst those
who have grown indifferent or careless, and who need to be
importuned to do their duty to their college or alma mater ?
Should not a complete list of all students, ex-students, and