Patterson by his host of friends in
loving recognition of his unselfish
service and unswerving devotion to
duty."
Mr Patterson was completely
overwhelmed, and in a few words,
halting at first because of emotion,
and then in appeal to General Bever
to come to his aid, he thanked his
friends. General Beaver willingly
responded to his comrade's call, and
in a short speech gave a finishing
touch to the day's rejoicing by pay
ing a generous tribute of praise to
Mrs. Patterson. All present then
shook hands with Mr. Patterson
and personally congratulated him.
Light refreshments were served by
the ladies of the committee, who
also presented Mr. Patterson with a
magnificent cluster of seventy car
nations. Later, at Mr. Patterson's
house, the relatives, and a few of
his intimate friends spent a pleasant
evening, mostly in loving remin-
icences
Wm. C. Patterson was born on
January 31, 1838. He spent his
early life on the farm and began
his life work there. The Civil War
called him into service from his
bride of one day to go through the
strife with credit. An incident that
was mentioned in one of the letters
from the alumni stated that his first
service to the college was a month's
work during the year 1871, after
which he returned to his farm. On
the first of January, 187.., be came
back at Mr. Hamilton's request and
began the term which he is still
serving.
The campus was then a rock pile
and a potato patch, and it was three
years before his influence was felt.
In 1875, however, the campus in its
present aspect was completed. In
the dark days, when the college
was a very questionable success,
his hone never grew dim. He now
sees that hope fulfilled, and the
institution that is a part of ,his life
becorne'indeed'a great power in the
educational world.
THE STATE COLLEGIAN
True to his ideals, happy in his
family life, and by his family
blessed, he is a lesson to every
man in this community. His is not
the lite lived for glory of self, but
a true, unostentatious life' of ser
vice to his fellow men.
It was only fitting, therefore, that
the idea of Dr. Hunt and others was
carried out as it was, and the appre
ciation of his friends expressed. It
is the earnest wish of all that his
lifework may continue as pros
perously as ever and that his years
with us may be many more.
Local Alumni Associations.
Some very encouraging reports
have been received recently by the
general secretary from the various
local associations.
There is a local association in
Pittsburg but up to this time we
have been unable to secure the
names of the officers for this year.
Bellefonte has an association with
the following officers : Pres., E. R.
Chambers, '81; vice president, J.
W. Hunter, 'B9; secretary, G. 0.
Gray, 'O3.
An association is to be organized
in Schenectady, N. Y. As there are
about 40 State men located in that
city there is every reason to believe
that it will be a strong and active
branch.
J. C. Ritchey, 'O7, and P. A.
Rainey, 'O7, both spent a few days
in town last week. They are with
the signal department of the Penna.
R. R. and have been transferred to
Pittsburgh.
The secretary of the Philadelphia
association writes that they intend to
have a meeting the 28th of February
and that Dr. Sparks, our president
elect, and Gov. Beaver will be with
them. The officers of that associa
tion are as follows : President, C.
B. Keiser, '9B; Ist vice' president,
W. J. Conlin, ex-'01; 2nd vice
president, F. H. Lower, ex-'O5;
secretary, J. H. M. Andrews, '9B.
Harrisburg has an association with
the following officers : President, S.
E. Miller, 'O3; vice president, John
Reed, '99; secretary, S. K. Varnes,
'O7; executive committee, Victor
Weaver, '99, and Wm. Schnure,'ol.
The New York association has
a membership of 58 men at the
present time and at their next meet
ing they expect to have many more
added to the list. The officers are
as follows : President, Dr. J. F.
Pond, '92; secretary, N. P. Findley,
ex- ' 95; treasurer, A. S. Mc-
Allister. '9B.
Other placcs where there are
enough alumni and old students to
warrant active associations are Chi
cago, St. Louis, Washington, D. C.,
Lancaster, Pa., Northeastern Penn
sylvania, ie. Scranton, Wilkesbarre
and Altoona, and it is• hoped that
State men located in these different
cities will take an interest in seeing
that associations are organized.
Resolutions.
The Debating Society of the
Pennsylvania State College hereby
expresses its sorrow because of the
death of a beloved member and
friend, Harry H. McCready, and
records its appreciation of his manly,
upright character.
Always active in debating, he
contributed largely in making this
branch of college activities a com
plete success.
The society therefore dii ects that
copies of this memorial oe sent to
the bereaved family and also be pub
lished in the State Collegian.
A. A. Borland,
C. A. Schnerr
J. A. Shaw.
D. C. Stevenson, 'O6, and J. B.
McWilliams, 'O7, spent Senior
Week at the Phi Kappa Sigma
house.
W. T. McCorrnick, 'O7, R. G.
CfOligh, 'O7, and E. L. Rafter, 'O6.
were recent visitors to their to their
Alma Mater.