STATE COLLEGIAN
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EDITORS
A. K. LITTLE, 'O7, Chief
H. D. MASON, 'O7.
H. J.DICK, 'O7.
R. B. MECKLEY, 08.
R. W. KRISE, 'OB.
J. K. BARNES, 'O9.
C. N. FLEMING, 'O9.
H. A. HEY, 'O9
BUSINESS MANAGER.
F. K. BREWSTER, 'O7
ASSISTANTS.
J. D. WOODWARD, 'OB.
S. W. BLOOM, 'OB.
N. B, HIGGINS, 'O9
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THURSDAY, DEC. 13, 1906
EDITORIAL
Owing to the fact that the Varsity
and Scrub teams have not yet had
their pictures taken and as several
other intended features have failed,
the editors have been forced to
abandon their plans to make this
a complete football number as was
the original intention. As it is, on
ly a short review of the season and
an appreciation of the coach who
has done so much for Penn State
during the last three years, have
been attempted. A cut of the
Varsity will, however, appear as
early as possible next term.
In the Collegian of November
23rd,1905,may be found the follow
ing words: "Football as played this
fall has been pre-eminently a game
for big men; speed and head-work
have been at a discount." How great
a contrast with the game of 1906 I
Although "beef" has a certain per
centage of worth as before, yet
there is demanded a much larger
proportion of head work and speed
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to execute properly and effectively
the on-side kick, the forward pass,
and other innovations brought in by
the Intercollegiate Rules Committee
last winter. The ability of the ani
mal measured in pounds has been
superseded by the ability of the man
measured by the extent of gray
matter and speed. Our own team
itself presents significant evidence of
this fact. The quickness of the
whole backfield has enabled the
players more than once to advance
the ball the necessary ten yards
around the end and through the line.
But probably the most notable ex
ample is that of our peerless right
end and captain for next year,
Burns, who, although not heavy
enough for last year's requirements,
jumped into the game this year and
showed the superiority of speed and
head work over brute strength. It
is only one instance that goes to
show that a change for the better in
terests of the game has been
effected.
Calendar
THURSDAY. DEC. 13
8.00 P. M. Basketball. State vs.
Juniata College in the Armory
FRIDAY DEC. 14
State—Franklin and Marshall Inter-
collegiate Debate at Lancaster.
6.00 P. M. Senior Exam. Polit-
ical Economy. Old Chapel.
8.00 P. M. Illustrated Lecture on
the Panama Canal by Edward
Burton McDowell.
SUNDAY DEC. 16.
11.00 A. M. Chapel. Mr. H. T.
Williams will speak to the stu-
dents.
4.30 P. M. Episcopal Service
130 Main.
6.15 P. M. Y.M.C.A. 529 Main
Mr. H. T. Williams will speak
MONDAY DEC. 17.
6.30 P. M. Senior Exam. Polit
ical Economy. Old Chapel.
TUESDAY DEC. IS.
11.00 A. M. Christmas vacation
begins.
Clubs.
The Pittsburg club has arranged
for a reception and dance to be held
in the Conservatory of Music, Pitts
burg,on December 26th. The affair
is to be in the nature of a reunion of
alumni and students from Pittsburg
and vicinity. The club is also working
up a plan for the systematic adver
tisement of the College in the west
ern end of the state.
The Camera club held the first of
a series of interesting and profitable
sessions last week. Mr. Hood gave
a talk and demonstration on "Ton
ing in Natural Tints." It has been
decided to open the membership in
the club to Sophomores and Fresh
men.
The Chester and Westmoreland
County Clubs organized during the
past week and elected officers. In
an effort to put State before pro
spective college students. it was de
cided to place La Vies and cata
logues in all the principal high
schools of the respective counties,
and a banquet to be given by each
club during the holidays will serve
to bring State men together for the
further advancement of the interests
of their Alma Mater.
Y. M. C. A. Entertainment.
The third entertainment of the Y.
M. C. A. course will be held at 8
o'clock on Friday evening, Dec.
14th in the Auditorium. Dr. E. B.
McDowell will give an illustrated
lecture on "The Panama Canal,"
some of his views being moving
pictures. If President Roosevelt
thought the canal worthy of a per
sonal inspection, surely it ought to
be worth while for you to know
about it, and such a lecture as Dr.
McDowell's is the best way of learn
ing about Uncle Sam's big ditch.
This personally conducted tour to
the canal will cost you only thirty
five cents Remember the date and
save the price.
Christmas Concert
Miss Atherton has completed the
arrangements for a sacred concert to
be rendered in the Auditorium
this coming Sunday evening at
eight o'clock. Selections will be
given .by the Orchestra, Glee
Club, and Chapel Choir, and the
concert promises to be one of the
best of the year.