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.