Penn State VOLUME 8 NUMBER 22 THE FOURTH VICTORY Pena State Closes Remarkable Wrestling by Again Defeating Penn Team 5-2 Our Victories All Falls, Last Friday evening the Penn State wrestlers again defeated the Penn team five to two. The first two bouts went to the home team and the hopes of Penn adherents rose as they realized that victory might be possible. On the other hand the confidence of the Blue and White men was not shaken in the least, as they demonstrated by winning in rapid succession the re maining five bouts on falls. In endeavoring to strengthen the dif ferent classes, the Penn lineup was revised, so that an entirely different team was met by our own. Although the score was one sided, a number of the bouts were exciting. In the 115-lb. class Kreschner, Penn, won a decision from Park, State, on aggressiveness in 9 minutes. Kreschner went to the jnat on top and kept Park on the defense most of the time. Penn’s only fall was secured by Martin from McNamee of State in 2 minutes and 30 seconds by means of a crotch and chancery hold. The 135-lb. class was never in doubt. Fulkman, Penn State, was easily superior_ to Mitchell of Penn, but the latter by endurance and nerve fought for 7 minutes and 23 seconds before he was finally down pH a _ l for.lSJplcor» —•ard' -fecdy- Shollenberger in Penn State’s 145-lb. class, scored an easy victory over Boyd, of Penn, in 1 minute and 50 seconds, getting a fall with a half-Nelson and body hold. By winning a fall at Penn Shollenberger has made a wonderful season’s record, having won five straight falls and not suffering a single de feat in all the regularly scheduled contests. The best bout of the evening was wrestled by Very, Penn State, and Howard, Penn. Howard first took the aggressive on the mat, and in him Very found an opponent strong and fast. However more know ledge of the game and the superior condition of the State man were the factors that forced Howard’s shoulders to the mat in 2 minutes and 40 seconds. Very won the fall with a chancery hold. Captain Lesh in the 175-lb. class threw Young, Penn, in 4 minutes 22 seconds with a combination chancery and leg hold. As an example of how much respect our team has brought to wrestling experts in the east, Captain Lesh was asked by the Penn coach to assist in working up the Penn team for the Intercolle giate meet in New York this week. Lamo won a fall from Schofield, Penn in 6 minutes 20 seconds with a far-Nelson and body hold. The meet was refereed by C. T. Brown, a former intercollegiate champion; the timers were Thomas and Williams. The Thespian Trip, Manager C. C. Christ has arrang ed an excellent six performance trip for the Penn State Thespians. The itinerary of the trip follows: Monday, April 8 at Lancaster. Tuesday, April 9 at Harrisburg. Wednesday, April 10 at Sunbury. Thursday, April 11 at Clearfield. Friday, April 12 at Du Bois, Saturday, April 13 at Beliefonte. William T. Ellis. A writer, a world traveler, and one of America's greatest journal ists, will visit State College next Saturday and Sunday. He has toured the world several times, in vestigating social, political and re ligious conditions for a syndicate of American papers. His articles are said to appear in more papers than that of any other man in the coun try. Our own State College Times, until recently, has printed three and four columns a week on his tour. He has been on the staff of a num ber of Philadelphia Dailies, and writes for the Saturday Public Ledger. His articles also appear in a number of current reviews and magazines, and he is also a promi nent contributor to the newly es tablished “Continent.” ‘William T. Ellis will speak on “The Americanization of the World” next Saturday evening in the Audi torium. This is under the auspices of the Free Lecture Course. Mr. Ellis will also conduct a round table at three o’clock on Sun day afternoon in the Old Chapel, which is open to everyone. E(p will speak at Sunday morning Chapel and also address the Freshman Bible Class, and the Christian Asso ciation meeting at 6:30. Former State Man Banquets Wrestlers, Just after the victory over Penn last week our wrestling team was given an elaborate dinner by Milton R. Thomas, Penn State, ex-’l4. The dining,roomy was.appropriately decorated' for the occasion, and the wonderfully arrayed table was set for 27 persons. The dinner was a typical St. Pat’s affair and was giv en at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Fritsche. Toasts were answer ed by “Bill" Neidig on “State’s History;” “Dex” Very on “Girls;” “Joe” Shollenberger on “Neckers;” “Levi" Lamb on “State’s Future;” Miss Emily Smith on “Fellows;" and “Andy” Lytle on “State Spirit.” The dinner and two hours of dancing proved to be a fitting end for a season in which the wrestlers have done so much for the college. The courtesy shown to the team by the host and his friends was greatly appreciated. Don’t Miss This Class Scrap, The annual Sophomore-Freshman basketball game will be played on Saturday night. A close, hard fought contest is expected. Sav ery, Moore, Leyden, Warr, and Binder will form the sophomores team; while the freshman team will be picked from the following: — Captain Crawford, Park, Zimmer man,Wilson, Hay, Smiley, Walton, and Metzgar. Special Services at Methodist Church. Instead of the regular services at the Methodist church this sabbath evening, Mrs. Govier and others will give a musical recital. Ad mission to the fine musical program will be free and all are invited. Mr. Holmes, engineer with the Erie R. R., located at Meadville, was at the college getting data and particulars regarding the dynamo meter car for use in designing a new car for the Erie road. The last of the series of Senior cotillions will be held April 26 in stead of April 19 as previously an nounced. “The Shepherd of the Hills” on Friday, March 29. STATE COLLEGE, PA., MARCH 21, 1912 “THE COMMANDANT” Thespians Scored Big Hit in Their Annual Production—Second Act Was Exceptionally Brilliant and Fascinating. Here at Penn State, the mere word Thespian implies all that is of the highest quality in dramatical performances. The large audience which witnessed the presentation of The Commandant in the Audi torium on Friday night, could well realize why such a reputation should apply and cling to this famous or ganization of ours, for the Thes pians presented such an excellent production that it can be said to surpass, in many wr'ys, previous Thespian shows. Ushered in, as it wis, with sing ing and dancing, The Commandant consisted largely of lhusical num bers and dances. Th.:y, however, contributed greatly to the decided success attained, and were very much enjoyed by the spectators who frequently expressed their ap preciation by hearty applause. One of the numbers was written by Snavely and Seip of the class of 1912 but the fact that the entire play, together with several of the musical numbers, was written especially for the Thespians and by a Penn State man —Mr. James Gibbs ’O5, made this production still more attractive. The second act with its beautiful stage setting, gorgeous oriental cos tumes, incense, and perfect acting was a show in itself,*ind will not soon be forgotten. It was without a doubt, the most delightfully fasci nating act ever staged at Penn State. In a a show such as The Com mandant, a good chorus is a highly essential quality, and really is the back-bone of the whole production. Thus the chorus of Friday night’s show had the heavy part of the play, and to say that the chorus work could nol, possibly, have been better, is giving just a small part of the praise due. All the dances were executed in an able and well finished style, and the chorus was a pleasing feature. The girls were very well represented; every fellow being well adapted for such a part and their splendid appearance caused much comment. The chor ous consisted of the following as girls: Munhall, Hogarth, Glock, Conrad, G. T. Rodgers, H. C. Mc- Connell, W. S. Wilson, and Holben. As men: Whetstone, Fickes, Gauth ier, H. M. Clarke, Welty, Forsythe, Patterson and Freeman. The various characters were rep resented in an able manner in most every case and some real stars were developed. “Mrs. Hastings,”a charm ing widow who • was always willing to aid another, was well portrayed by Mr. Gordon who scored a hit in the Japanese Glide —one of the best of the musical numbers. Mr. S. J. Keister scored the big gest hit of the evening and starred as “Julia Wallop”. His charming appearance combined with his many abilities as a lady could not possi bly have been excelled. In singing, acting and dancing he produced a winning style which caused much applause. Mr. Green enacted “Major Wal lop" in a fully capable manner. He was especially good in “I Won’t Go Home,” when the entire com pany was also vigorously applauded and forced to repeat their perform ance several times. The difficult role of “Paul Dashit” Collegian. was represented by Mr. Tanguy and in doing so he exhibited the style of acting which has characterized the Thespian shows, and pleased the audience at all times. “Sam” was the mirth providing character of the cast, and was taken by Mr. Nelson. It is hardly neces sary to mention that he made a hit as a coon, for who does not know the powers of our “Boog.” His musical numbers were especially good. Mr. Bair, as “Bonze;” Mr. Gheen, as “Obadiah Bradbury;” Mr. Mulvihill, as “Marquis Kito;” and C. E. Cronemeyer, as “Mrs. Wal lop” were the remaining characters of this well balanced company. A quartette consisting of four men, Leyden, Meyers, Kuhlmanand Kaiser, provided several well ren dered selections and their singing was also very effective in numbers by the entire company. The efficient coaching of Mr. Downing showed itself very plainly throughout the show, especially in the exceptionally brilliant work of the chorus. To him and Mr. Gibbs and the members of the company we owe a great deal for the many pleasures of another successful Thespian show. Sophomores Are Champions. The interclass basketball season was bi ought to a close last Satur day night in a most fitting manner, with the kind of a game which has characterized the league this year. It was a fast, close game in which excellent basketball was exhibited; rather rough at times, but ihis was due to the fact that so much was at stake, and an extra period was necessary to decide the contest. Fully realizing the fact, that vic tory meant equal chance for cham pionship of tlte league, the seniors fought hard to defeat the sophs. They started the scoring and kept a lead almost to the end of the first half when the sophomores led with the score of 13 to 12. The 1914 five did not have vic tory secured at any time of the game, and in the last minute of play, Aikens tied the score for the seniors. In the extra five minute period, the sophomores won the game by the score of 28 to 24, and in this well earned victory they also won the much desired champion ship in one of the closest and most interesting races ever experienced at Penn State. Binder and Junken starred for 1914, while the shooting and floor work of Loveridge featured for the seniors. A large crowd attended the game and rous ing class spirit prevailed. “The Shepherd of the Hills”, By all means keep March 29 an open date on your schedule. In one of the most interesting enter tainments of the season, Mr. George C. Williams will interpret Harold Bell Wright’s “The Shepherd of the Hills". His characterization in cludes the portrayal of [twelve characters. Absolutely one of the most intensely amusing and at the same time uplifting en tertainments, it has the added advantage of being given in a good cause. The proceeds are to go to the Student's Hospital Fund. As "Preacher Bill”, the ferryman, says, “There ain’t no use to worry ’bout chopin’ ’till the dogs has treed the coon”. “Every hound has hits strong points, but some has more of'em.’ “Cordoba and Sevilla” an illus trated lecture by Mr. Riggs on Fri day night, Auditorium. PRICE FIVE CENTS DR. BAKER LEAVES Head of the Forestry Department Leaves April 1 to Become Dean of the New York State College of Forestry at Syracuse—Has Been Connected With Penn State Since 1907. Dr. Hugh P. Baker, head of the Department of Forestry will leave college about April 1 for Syracuse, N. Y., to accept the Deanship of the New York State College of For estry. The organization of this new course is being rapidly accom plished, and at the opening next fall Dr. Baker will have five or six trained Foresters to assist him in the instructional work. A great deal of investigative and experi mental work will also be carried on. Aside from the regular four year couise leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Forestry, the college will also offer a five year course leading to the degree of Master of Forestry, and a two year Ranger Course. Factors which will greatly add to the strength and rapid development ’of the college are the ample state appropriations, the teaching by the instruction force of Syracuse University in the sub jects allied to forestry, and the pos session of extensive timberland for practical work. Since his arrival at Penn State in the fall of 1907, Dr. Baker has brought the Forestry Department up to the point where it is now one ot the strongest departments in col lege. Due to his complete mastery of the subject, and his skill as an organizer, the course has been strengthened every year. While his departure comes as a blow to the school here, we feel that in his new position Dr. Baker will have a much wider field of work, and we wish him the greatest possible suc cess. Popular at Penn State both within and without the classroom, he will assuiedly win the esteem of the faculty and students at Syra cuse in both a professional and so cial way. Dr. Baker has had a busy and very successful career. He was bom at St. Croix Falls, Wis., on January 20, 1878. After preparing at the Preparatory Department of Macalester College, St. Paul, Minn., he gained his B. S. degree at Michi gan Agricultural College in 1901. He entered the Division of For estry, as it was then called, that same year, and was connected with the government service continuously for 10 years, resigning in 1911. His work in this connection was carried on mainly in the summer. Enter ing Yale Unh ersity in 1902, Dr. Baker received the degree of M. F. in 1904, and then for three years filled the position as head of the lowa State College Forestry School. Since September of 1907 he has been head of our Department of For estry. Part of this time —from June, 1909 to January, 1911 —was spent in travel and study in Europe. In 1910 Dr. Baker received the degree of Dr. of Economics (D. Oec.) at the University of Munich. A man of broad theoretical and practical training, of unbounded en thusiasm in his work, of great pow er as teacher and organizer, of mag netic personality, Dr. Baker is rapid ly rising to the forefront of Ameri can Foresters. Penn State has profited by his connection with the institution, and will feel his loss deeply. The best wishes of stu dents and faculty members accom pany him in the assuming of the new and larger work.
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