Penn State VOLUME 8 • NUMBER 14 THE MOVEMENT GAINS GROUND Committee of Students, Faculty and Townspeople To Push Local Men and Religion Forward Movement. January 30 to Feb. 4 an Oppor tune Time for This Event. What is the Men and Religion Forwaid Movement ? It is the genuine, masculine power of North American Christianity at work’ io solve the pressing problems of per sonal and social redemption. It is scientifically at work to bring men face to face w'th facts. Its aim is to release cold storage religion and get men on the job of social recon stiuction. It is vital'y interested in the large industrial problems, in the problem of the growing boy, the unprivileged, rhe poverty-stricken, and the vast economic questions. A new word, "Social Service,” has sprung into usage. It is the hand outstretched to the helpless, that does not say “poor thing," but smiles and says, “Let us talk it over, and rind out what can be done." It does not mean simply talking nicely, but doing sbmething: I. In the Men and Religion For ward Movement, evangelism and social service have at length been successfully joined together so that neither theologian or sociologist can never put them asundei. It em phasizes the social message of the Gospel, the concrete and definite service. 11. Next to social service the message ‘oftfie movement touches' boys* work as its newest and fresh est ideal. Practically all churches as in all homes, boys are thought of simply as persons to be ruled, but where there is no other thought of them, that ruling develops tyranny and tyranny rebellion. The Men and Religion Move ment says that to hold that half grown boy, you must get along side of him, on his own level, and un derstand him, as a fellow creature of God. “Except you become as half grown boys, your- half grown boys shall in no wise enter the King dom of Heaven, is the Men and Religion idea.” It wakes men won derfully. They will never be the same afterward, not the boys either. HI. That the Bible is not worn out —that as ever, as today there lies in its pages, challenges for study which the modem man risks at the expense of his intellectual and spir itual substance —is another quiet thought that the Men and Religion Movement sows deep. The Men and Religion Movement is being used in a manner surpass ing the expectations of its most ardent friends in producing an atmosphere that demands the re construction of the whole theme of the logic and power of Jesus Christ. In clubs, hotels, railway trains, com mercial centers, labor unions, lodges, fraternities, schools, col leges, universities, as well as in churches, brotherhoods, Sunday Schools, and Y. M. C. A’s, the sub ject of religion is the natural theme of discussion. A traveling man who recently returned from a long trip through the states remarked that he had heard it in many places throughout his travels, but as a Christian man he had found it easier than in previous times to talk to men of all types on this subject. The movement will be in charge of a committee of students, faculty, and townspeople. Charles L. Huston, a leader in the industrial world, and also one of America’s foremost Christian laymen, is one of the men who will be here, with Mrs. Huston, during the Men and Religion Forward Movement. - “ THE THES-PIANS. - ' - A Large Company to Make Up “The Commandant”. Cast and Chorus Have Not Yet Been Selected. The Thespian production for the coming season "The Comman dant” may justly be termed as an all-State affair. Mr. James Gibbs ’O5 is the author of the play as welti as many of the musical numbers other numbers are the work of men now in college. The play itself, is undoubtedly the best the club has ever received; however, without men to decently act the various parts, the production will be a failure. The manuscript calls for a cast of nine, a quartet, and chorus of six teen—the largest company ever carried. This means you; Mr. Stud ent, whatever your class, have a better chance than ever before. Cast trials have been held, but no part is as yet “sewed up”; in the chorus and quartet no trials will be held until after examinations. , Anyone who has any ability in this line of work is urgently re quested to come out —we need you. In many of the parts —the number of fellows out is very small, espcial ly is this true in the parts of “Major Wallop" and “Mrs. Wallop”. In reading the show over pay special attention to above named characters, and then —give them a trial. In the girl chorus —it is desired to have fellows of small stature and features. Trials will be held on Friday Jan. 26th and Saturday Jan. 27th.. No other trials will be held —so remember the dates — exact time and place will be posted later. Copies of the play may be obtained from Prof. J. H. Frizzell, 230 Pugh St., or E. E. Tanguy, S. A. E. House. STATE COLLEGE, PA., JANUARY 18, 1912 CALENDAR. FRIDAY, JAN. 19 7:30 p. m. Armory. Varsity Basketball. Mount Alto vs. Penn State. SATURDAY, JAN. 20 7.00 p. m. Washington County Oub meeting. Room 119 A, Engineering Building. 8:00 p. m. Auditorium. Free ll lustrated Lecture. “The Coast Republics—Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia,” by Mr. Wilfred H. Schoff. SUNDAY, JAN. 21 10:00 a. m. Old Chapel. Fresh man Chapel services followed by Bible Class. 11:00 a. m. Auditorium. Chapel Service by The Rev. Walter M. Walker, D. D. Immanuel Baptist Church, Scranton. .6:30 p. m. Auditorium. Y. M. C. A. meeting. SATURDAY, JAN. 27 Two Matinee and three evening performances at the "Pastime” for the benefit of Track House. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31 7:30 p. m. Armury, 1914 vs 1915 in class basketball. Opening Exercises for Second Semester. Classes for the second semester will be resumed on Monday, Jan uary 29, at 11:20 a. m.. Previous to this at 10 o’clock, opening exer cises will be held in the Audi torium. A program has been ar ranged that will include a number of addresses in addition to several selections by the college musical clubs. It is earnestly desired that all the students attend in order to make this custom worth while. Seniors Defeat Freshmen.. •In a game of basketball in which the seniors showed excellent form, they defeated the freshmen by the score of 29 to 19 last Tuesday night. i Collegian. | TRACK HOUSE BENEFIT. The Proceeds of Five Performances to be Given Towards Improv- meats in Track House. . Through the courtesy of “Moth er” Dunn, 'OB and “Babe” Wood, ex-11, the proceeds from the “Pas time” for Saturday January 27, 1912 will be turned over for the purpose of refurnishing the Truck House. In years gone by the building in which our athletes live has been a natural dropping-in place for the whole stud, nt body. This fact in addition to the regular wear and tear on the interior of the building has reduced, especially the downsta-rs of the same, to a condi tion in which an occupant is asham ed to show a visitor. There is no fund from which money can be drawn for this purpose. Dr. Sparks has offered the Auditorium for Jan uary 27, but since examinations are then just over,the preparation neces sary for a show as a benefit would be too short, this being the only open date suitable. The Track House, besides being the home of the men who probably sacrifice more time toward college activities than any other individuals, is also the place in which from now on all visiting teams will be enter tained. Since representative men from Yale, Columbia and Penn will shortly be entertained there, it is imperative for the good name of the college that any means by which money can be secured for improvements .will, be.hgarti.ly sjro,, ported by the entire student body. On the Saturday between semes ters the money secured from three I evening performances and two matinees at the "Pastime” will be turned over to the committee hav ing charge of the much needed im provements. There will I e a spe cially selected program consisting of an extra number of reels and the whole affair will be run on the idea of a benefit to a very good cause. The Student Crusade. At Purdue University there re cently grthered in convention, rep resentatives from the leading col leges and universities of the country. This body of men, com ing from American institutions, was international in character. Men from all parts of the globe were present and all lines of national and racial demarcation were broken down. They were of different tongues, but of one mind, and that was to band themselves together to fight human wrongs in all spheres of life, social, economical or politi cal. Each for the uplift of his people and all for better humanity. The international student is the most potent factor in the advancing civilization today. He observes life from all angles and his view is un founded. The cosmopolitan mis sionary is never tiring in his efforts He is the life-blood of the nation wherever found and thus we have Young China, Young Russia, Young Turkey, Young Persia, etc. The Cosmopolitan Club, which is found in almost every institution of higher learning on the globe con stitutes the smaller unit of what is now The International Federation of Students, the aim of which is its spirit of “move-onward.” The wrestling team, under its effi cient management has arranged some interesting meets for the com. ing season. PRICE FIVE CENTS COLLEGIANS DOWNED Penn State Had Little Trouble De feating Pittsburgh Collegians by the Score of 37 to 17. Many New Men Seen in Lineup. , Our varsity basketball team com posed largely of new men won easi ly .from the Pittsburgh Collegians last Friday night on the Armory floor. When the State team ap peared it was seen that many new iren were in rhe lineup, and the large audience became desirous of seeing them in action. The serv ices of Captaion Shore and ex-cap tain Blythe, who did not appear in uniform, were not needed in or der to take the victory. During the first half, the game was evenly contested, Penn State scoring first when Craig caged the ball after receiving a clean pass from Hartz. The State team then kept the lead the rr mainder of the game although it was hard pressed at times by the visitors. The home team had a five point lead at the end of the first half. All the men played hard and fast and to no one player can the credit of victory be given. Captain Campbell of the Collegians, played well for the Pittsburghers especially at foul shooting as in this role he seldom failed to annex a point for his team. The new rules hindered individual work and compelled moie efficient team work. Football Captain-elect Mauthe was well received when he started 'the' game at 'guafer. He played a consistent game until he was ruled out for fouling, Walton 'l5, taking his place. Acting-Captain Craig played earnestly, but was replaced by Wright, who had no trouble in locating the basket. Wi'son, the freshman centre, played the full game and anrexed five goa's. The other forward position was well played by Hay, and substitute Park, two promising freshmen. The lineup: PENN STATE-37 PITT. COLLEGIANS-17 Craig (Wright) F Campbell Hay (Park) F McCandless Wilson C Eaton Mauthe (Walton) G DifTenderfer Hartz G Younkins Field goals—Craig 2, Hay 2, Wilson 5, Mauthe.Hartz,Park 3, Wright 4, Camp bell 2, McCandless 2. Eaton. Fouls— Craig, Campbell 7. Umpire, Hermann. Time—Two 20 minute halves. Score at end of first half—State Penn 17, Pitts burgh Collegians 11. Petition for Better R. R. Service. A number of petitions are being circulated by the Student. Board among the students of the college for their signaturest for the purpose of acquainting the officials of the Pennsylvania railroad of the atti tude which the students are taking towards the poor facilities at hand tor reaching the College. With the aid of the merchants and the towns people, together with the visitors to the college, some good may result. It is hoped that through this means the company may see fit at some fu ture date to recognize the needs of the people and to furnish more direct services between important places along the main line. Such a step would bring State College into bet ter railway communication with the outside districts of the State. Al though immediate results may not be in sight, the future must be taken care of. Let every friend'of the college lend his influence in this direction for the betterment of present poor facilities.
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