The : Pennsylvania : State : College EDWIN ERLE SPARKS, Ph.D., L.L. D., PRESIDENT Establi , ,hed and maintained by the joint action of the nnsyU nit n ed States Government and the Commonwealth of Pelvaia , . FIVE GREAT SCDOOLS—Agriculture, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Mining, and Natural Science, offering 11 thirty-two cour , ,es of four years each—Also courses in Home Economics, Industrial Art and Physical Edu cation TUITION FREE to both sexes; incidental charges moderate.' Fii , :t semester begins middle of September; second semester the first of February; Summer Session for Teachers about the thud Monday in June of each year. For catalogue, bulletins, announcements, etc., address„ ' THE REGISTRAR, State College, Pennsylvania PRESS CLUB REPLIES In Answer to Letters from Eastern and Western Alumni, The Press Club Makes Strong Defence. Dear Editor A letter tram "an alumnus" pub lished in your columns again calls to my attention the criticism the Press Club is receiving from alumni and students in general. lam afraid that they have an idea that editors are begging for news from here; but I am sorry to say that in most cases they are not. Of course editors are anxious for news of a sensational nature but this is the kind we try to keep out, for it does the college harm. We find that quite a few people think that this is still a farm ers' high school and editors think that their readers are in one section while we are in another and that the two, have no relations to each other. They forget that we have students from every county and it is to teach them this that the club has its greatest trouble. As for the cause of the news from here not reaching the west and the far east, perhaps it is for the same reason that we sel dom see news from colleges our size in these sections. For these same reasons we have not been successful in having the Associated Press use our news. Through General' Beaver's efforts this agency has acknowledged an official correspondent from here but when he has written to it asking how much news it wished on cur rent topics, it absolutely ignored this queries. Several times it has written far news but it has always been gen eral news and . not athletic. Therefore, in place, 'of writing here or of criticizing those who are doing their best to help the work along, would it not be better if the alumni and all those who wish to see news from here go in the papers for which they subscribe would write to the papers them selves and, as subscribers, ask them for news horn State College. If sufficient letters are received, the editors will become awakened and send for news. The press club will be glad to put any paper on its mailing list and will recommend special correspondents to those who wish them. Now, fellows, we are working from the the one side, you get busy and push from the other. The secretary, L. W. Van _ Bus kirk, or myself would. be glad to receive advice horn anyone, but be fore sending it please imagine your self in our place and think how it will work and, above all, '!if you cannot boost, 'don't knock." A. B. Zerby, president, The Penn State Press Club Miller-Ament Announcement has been recently made of the marriage of Gray E. Miller, 'OB, to Miss Edna Myrtle Ament at Wilkinsbuig, Pa. ' The newly wedded couple will reside at 1004 Rebecca St. Wilkinsburg, Pa. President and Mrs, Sparks Will En- tertain Football Men. This evening, the members of the 1910,football team will be tendered a dinner by Piesident and Mrs. Ed win Erie Spailv-,. The College heating plant will soon be made mole efficient by the addition of new boilers. NEXT FREE LECTURE Mr. C. H. Easton Concretely Sum marizes the Body of His Theme in Forcible Language. Will De liver His Lecture on Saturday Night in Auditorinm. A widespread interest was aroused several years ago by the tragic death of Leonidas Hubbard, who lost his life through starvation while attempting to penetrate the unex plored interior of Labrador.' His object was to open up and map out this unknown land, as well as 'to locate and study the Nauscaupee In dians reported - to be the most primi tive race on the North American Continent. Hubbard's fight for life and his, tragic death are well known to the reading public. His survivor, Dillon Wallace, in 1905 organized a second expedition of which I was a member. The trip up the barren Labrador coast was full of interest, and we were afforded an excellent opportunity of seeing the life of the fishermen among whom Dr. Gren fell ig doing his great work. From the North West River Post of the Hudson Bay Co., we crossed, the country by ,canoe and portage through a thousand miles of un explored wilderness, taking three and one half months. Before half of this distance had been traveled, the party * was forced to separate, - as provisions gave out. Three men returned over our trail, while Mr. Wallace and I went on, On the upper waters of the GeOrge river we met the Indians awaiting the caribou migration. From the George River Post at the mouth of the river, we traveled 150 miles west to Fort Chimo, the lonliest post in Labrador, where we again met the Nauscaupee Indians. During our stay of two months at this post, I was afforded an • excel lent opportunity of studying their . customs and mode of life. We started on the homeward trip on January ,3rd,, and from that time until April 30th, we covered some two thousand miles with dog teams, using in all about 350 dogs. On this trip we employed Eskinio drivers, lived in their snow houses, and learned through actual exper ience the hardship of their life. ENGINEERING MEETING Discussion of Current Topics of In terest Before Combined Engineer ing Departments Last Thursday Morning, At the suggestion of Dean Jack son a combined meeting of the Engineering departments was held in the Engineering Building on last Thursday morning and many topics of interest to the students of the schools of Engineeing were briefly discussed. - The first subject of interest dis cussed was the matter pertaining to the advisability of continuing "The Er/ginner." It was clearly shown that the present college publications so completely covered the data in the Engineering field that it was no longer profitable to publish the Engineering magazine and a motion to that effect was duly carried. , The next subject was that of the condition of the Club Room, and Class rooms in the building and" a strong plea was , made to the stud- THE STATE COLLEGIAN ents to develop a greater respect for the property of the school. Senti ment was strongly in favor of this and it is certain that no further dif ficulty will be encountered in. this respect. As an incentive to further the progress of the problem of aviation, Dean Jackson suggested a competi tive aviation meet between the various Engineering departments, to be held next Commencement, and the hint contained in his remarks has already made itself felt by the majority of the upperclass engineers• Plans are being perfected for the purchase of planes, and without doubt, next Commencement's aerial meet will be one of the most novel features ever attempted in this col lege. Request was made of Dean Jack son for copies of the ."Bulletin„ but inasmuch as only a limited num ber were printed, it was impossible to supply the student body. He has, however, posted a Copy on the engineering bulletin board and those who are interested in the ex cellent articles of Professors Kinsloe and Walker, will have the oppor tunity to 'read them in this way. With the discussion of this mat ter, the meeting was adjourned. COMING GERMAN PLAY “Der Neffe Als Onkel” on Dec. 12 Will Undoubtedly Be One Of the Most Attractive Features of the Year. One of the most notable pre holiday entertainments, will be the ,German Play, to be presented in the Auditorium ox Dec. 12. The play selected for this year is Schiller's three-act comedy "Der Neffe als Onkel". Longer than the 'plays of former years; including more char acters, requiring delicate acting; the production is all worthy; and a marked success is predicted for it. The coaching has been in the hands of Miss Simmons, Mr: Boucke and Mr. Scheib,"of the German depart ment. The cast of fifteen members has been working steadily for sev eral weeks, and has mastered not only the spoken parts, but also the acting. The cast is made up as follows: Oberst von Dorsigny, Shryock 'l3; Frau von Dorsigny, .Betty Weiss 'l3; Sophie, Katherine Kess ler '11; Frany von Dorsigny, Ohleen 'l2; Frau von 'Mirville, Evelyn Ancona 'l3; Lormenil, Dose 'l4; Valcour, Amschler 'l2; Champagne, Cronemeyer 'l4; Ein Motar, Wertz 'l2; Ist Offizier, Meikle '11; 2nd Offizier, Wiener 'l4; Postillon, Blanch 'l3; Jasmine, Bickley 'l2; Ist Lakai, Liegler 'l4; 2nd Lakai, Wiener 'l4. As added attractions on the night of the play, there will be music by the College orchestra, and the sing ing of German songs by the mem bers of the Deutscher Verein. All of us, of course do not understand German. This is, however no ex cuse for non attendance on Monday evening, since a detailed synopsis of the play will be given on the pro gram. In order not to tread to heavily upon the Christmas pocket book, the prices of admission have been set at 15 and 25 cents. We should all, therefore, make it a point to attend the third annual play of the Deutscher Verein, and to make it an unqualified success. Harry \V. Sauers 021eg:9P:.• Ant? ( 1(;)1N='_ 130 East College Avenue A lull line of men's furnishings Custom made clothing by the Royal tailors `r. Pennants and cushion tops—a fine assortment Cleaning and pressing The Charles H; Ellett Company The largest college engraving house m the world COMMENCEMENT INVITATIONS CLASS DAY PROGRAMS AND CLASS PINS Dance Programs ) Fraternity and and Invitations Class Inserts Menus a for Annuals Leather Dance Fraternity , Cases and and Class Covers , Stationery Wedding Invitations and Calling Cards Works-17th St. and Lehigh Ave., Philad'a State College Representive, James IVlillholland Ss POOL ROOM and BAR BE, R SHOP 123 Allen Street Buy Froth.ll I Everything flavored with ginger vt -4. Nothing dry but the ink *e v Soles sewed or stitched by Champion stitcher. W. C. KLINE South Allen street NEW SKATING POND Ample Opportunity Will Be Afforded to Students to Participate in Moat Popular Winter Sport. Extensive operations are under way to construct a dam which will provide a large expanse of water, to be used during the winter for ice skating and hockey. The site chosen is the old Thompson dam, on the Lemont road. The men who have engineered the project, three men connected with the college, and one student, have been pushing the work, so that the first cold weather will find the lake ready for the ice sheet. The old dam has been re paired and strengthened, two con crete gates con s tructed, and 'the bank between the lake and the old mill race made higher and stronger. Water to the depth of two feet is now in the dam. and as soon as a shutoff is completed, the depth will be increased to an average of five feet over the entire area: If the undertaking proves to be a success, the management will later erect a building for the accommo dation' of the skaters. An admis sion price of ten cents will be charged. Inasmuch as we have long been in need of a skating rink, the venture is a most laudable one, and should be a decided success. The presence of a large ice sheet within reasonable walking distance of the college will be a source of great pleasure, and will also serve as an added stimulus to the hockey candidates. the Ilittanv Inn %tate College UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF JAMES P AIKENS THE HOME OF THE PENN STATE FOOTBALL TEAM THEIR VRIENDS WILL ALWAYS RECEIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION Special Notice to Students! All students who deliver and call for their laundry will, by PAYING CASH, ' RECEIVE' 25% DISCOUNT Statetollege Steam Laundry MILLER & GENSLER ' I don't talk I make signs ' . , Lettering of trunks and suit comes my spe _cialtY. Poster, show and display cards CHAS. A, WOMER, 'State College C. D. ,CASEBEER Jeweler and Optician All kinds of repair work promptly done Eyes examined free Private optical parlor BEILIAtirNTIO , PIONNEWLVANIA H. W. Meyers First : Class : Restaurant Ice Cream and Confectionfiri ' ' 106 EAST COLLEGE AVENUE 'TIN (tentre olountg Sank /3ellefonte The First National Bank State College, Pa. 31 Unite re est on time deposits, payable semi-annually Accounts solicited H. A. EVEY 4....._Ldixtry CAB WORK A SPECIALTY Both 'Phones Sheffler's •:• Restaurant Opposite Hotel Pies SandWiches Soups
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