After the exercises in the chapel, the committee went over to
the Armory, where they witnessed the Freshmen Class going
through their gymnasium exercises.
They left on their special about 5 o'clock. This House com
mittee is the most important one that has yet been here, and the
President hopes much good will result from their visit. The
members were keen and business-like in their methods, and
seemed to appreciate the needs of the institution.
—On Thursday evening, March 12th, the residence of Miss
Anne Hamilton was the scene of considerable gaity and pleasure.
The occasion was a "swapping party." Each guest brought some
thing to "swap" or trade, and in the exchange more than one was
"rubed." Miss Hamilton proved a charming hostess, all fortunate
enough to be present having a most enjoyable time.
—J. H. Painter, 'O4, has left college to take a position in the
National Museum, Washington, D. C., at $6OO a year. C. H.
Bomberger has been elected to take Mr. Painter's place on the
FREE LANCE staff.
—On account of press of work and difficulty with his eyes, E.
N. Zern, 'O3, of Lehighton, has been excused from his Corn
mencement oration. E. FL Beckert, of Pittsburg, has been ap
pointed to take Mr. Zern's place
—State graduates to the number of fifty-three enjoyed a ban
quet in Pittsburg a few days ago. Alumni associations are be
ing formed in several places and much is being done by these as
sociations to help in the spreading of the fame of State.
—Dr. Helen Snyder will give course of lectures 'on Italian Art,
beginning March 3oth. The course will include six lectures and
will be illustrated with lantern slides.
—On the evening of March 28th, Prof. Osmond entertained
the Juniors in the large lecture room of the Physical Laboratory.
After an introduction on the manufacture and use of liquified air,
the professor proceeded to give experiments, he having received
College Miscellany.