Penn State(gllegian Published Wednesday of each week during the college year by the students of Ine Pennsylvania State College in the interest of the Students. Fac ulty. Alumni and Friends of the college. Entered at the Postoffice, State College, Pa , as second class matter Editor in Chief R. M. EVANS, ’l3 Assistant Editor M. A. KRIMMEL, ’l3 Associate Editors G. A. BARKER, ’l3 J. D. HOGARTH, 'l4 F. C. DOSE, ’l4 D. HESS, ’l4 J. R. MATHERS, ’l5 W. S. PARKINSON, Jr., ’l5 Business Manager M. M. GRUBBS, ’l3 Assistant Manager B. R. HENDERSON, ’l3 Associate Manager. L. B. KEELAN, ’l4 W. H. SAVERY 'l4 E. B. MOYER ’l4 SUBSCRIPTION. $1 50 per rear or 51.25 if paid within 30 day a after date of BUbaerlption. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 18, 1912 In its four years Class career, the average col- Finances lege class probably ex- periences more difficulty with money questions, than with any other of its many functions. The cause of this perplexity may be fundamentally ascribed to two chief causes, namely: the class it self, and the inefficiency of a few of t arious men who have to do with class funds. In the freshman year, the desire to be beneficient, and the spon taneous approval of all bills, seems to be a special predominant char- acteristic. At times it may seem to the freshman as though he had con trol of unlimited resources, and if he is generously inclined, he will strew his money to the winds. Thesemoral assets—if we may call them so —are however doomed to a decline, until in the conservative senior class, we may only find them in a minimum degree. The precar ious financial condition of the junior class up to this year, well makes this matter worthy of consideration. It also brings up the question, as to how early financial career of a class may be brought under proper super vision. It is readily apparent that the class as a whole is not capable of justly deciding whether a bill should not be paid, without an in vestigation as to its worth. It is impracticable for an entire class to do this, therefore a financial com mittee should be appointed to in- vestigate all expenses, and to re commend the payment of bills, and in this way the difficulty might be solved to an appreciable extent. In reference to the second point, concerning the treasurer and man agers, much may be said on both sides. It is however safe to assert that a class-treasurer usually knows his responsibility and acquits him self of his duties with commend able efficiency. It nevertheless very often happens that a treasurer, although conscientious, has not em ployed proper systematic manage ment, and that therefore more com plications arose, than were abso- lutely necessary. A man in the class, who is at times deserving of criticism, is the manager. Very often a student aspires to a managership, not be cause he feels himself particularly fitted for the position, but because he wishes to stand out before the others. This should not be tolerat ed, because very probably the career of such a man will not prove to be a success. Within the past three years, one manager in ques tion, failed to hand in a financial report altogether, and another hand ed in a sheet covered with hiero glyphics. For the good of the class, and for his own benefit, a manager should conduct his work in a busi ness-like manner. He will thus be of material help to his fellow stu dents, and he himself will receive valuable training for his future vocation. Nobody in the world of commerce wants a manager, who mislays his correspondence. A simple system of credits and debits may be imbibed from a business manual in fifteen minutes. That, and ordinary system and common sense, is all that a class financial representative needs. To the candidate, if seeking a treasurership or managership, ask yourself the question, “Am I efficient enough for the position?” To the class: —In electing men, don’t vote for the “good fellow”, but ask yourself the question, “Is he the most efficient man we can select ?” Another vacation, Christmas our Christmas holi Vacation days, starts this Fri day. Almost half of the first term is gone since we start-, ed last September and but a few short weeks now remain until we reach that stage where another one eighth of our college education has’ been completed. But more quickly than the larger part of the semester has passed, will the last twenty-two days speed by. Judging from ex aminations at the close of the first semester last year, few men can fail to return on time and start the final touching-up stage that goes in hand with our student govemnlent, our remarkably clean system of athletics and our democratic spirit toward make a truly characteristic Penn State. The improved train service this Christmas will accommodate a joy ful student body, happy in the thought of seeing relatives and friends again. However, who is there among us who will not be glad to get back to college ? Our changing customs, our more and more awakening student organiza tions, uorathletics and scholasticism, and in fact all things else point to ward this year as a banner year. Let us put our shoulder to the wheel and do all in our power to spread the respect of our institution among others, -■ .As the mouthpiece of the stud ent body the "Collegian” wishes every , person connected with the college “A Very Merry Christmas.’! One bad feature of the Our publicity employed among Walks, ourselves this year is the obnoxious method of an nouncing various facts to our asso ciates by means of chalking the walks. A stranger coming to town might think first of a kindergarden THE PENN "STATE COLLEGIAN The High Standard Ivanndry , : V The Student’s Laundry flit has always been our sole aim to give you the best service possible to be obtained in our line. flWe use the best of supplies, this with good machinery, expert help and the use of good “hoss” sense gives you laundry work to be proud of. flSee our sanitary shirt, collar and necktie cases. H. G. Heath ) ( C. C. McCreary G. P. Murray Y STUDENT AGENTS STUDENT AGENTS \ T. W, Harris A. S. Wilson ) ( The. Enterprise Clothing Store 125 South pilen Street Latest fall styles in Just Right Shoes Tennis Shoes, Clothing and Furnishings KL. ’V.vnnWl., Troy 1 Tca\ OW9 s.'K.e’P Sun *B\oc\t SSO. *\D. E. L. Graham & Company Dry Goods Groceries Sporting Goods East College avenue Mention Penn State Collegian when calling on or writing to advertisers in this paper The John Middleton Pipes i cigars, * cigarettes, tobaccos and smokers’ supplies of every descrip tion. Give the best satisfaction. Glass and Fraternity Pipes a specialty; all guaranteed. En dorsed by T 3, T 4 and T 5. JOHN MIDDLETON Philadelphia H. C. WEINER T 4 Local Agent party,when first he beheld theva-- rious original schemes of attracting attention by sighs and writing on' the Engineering Building steps, tUe' first floor of "Old Main” and the' walks around the college. Again the thought might occur that all the information arose on the spur of the moment and would resemble actions of a "prep school”. There are means of spreading news of today far advanced fr.om the idea of “writing in ,the sand”. Use the mail, the telephone/ the bulletin boards, the "Collegian” calendar, or any of the various methods of spreading news. We turned dovrii flatly the prop osition proposed last year by’which our announcements, would be uni form and would really. have some effect. Now let, us do the best that is possible without creating al! the dazzling walk effects. A Penn State Wedding, Miss Alverna Martin TO and Frank A. Cannon .’ll were.married in Snydertown on Thanksgiving Day. Mr. and Mrs. Cannon, will live at 3914 N. Percy St.,Philadel phia. . Mr., Cannon is chief chemist of the Richmond works. of the United Gas Improvement Com pany. Wc carry a full line of Students’ Supplies Bellefonte Central Railroad F. H.'THOMAS, General Manager No. No. No i 5. 3. 1. i am p. m 1 00 9.00 .1.331 11.35 .... u m .... 8 00 3 <lO 7.58 3.00 .... Lv LOOK HAVEN Ar . ...*.LV BELLEFONTE* Ar COLEVILLE MORRIS ,;r.*r.v.T. STEVENS hunters Bark PILLMORE BRIARLY WADDLES Ar KKUMKINK Lv STATE COLLEGE to.so 6.85 6 88 6.48 6.46 6.50 6 55 7 00 7.13 i 7.35 7.27 7 31 7.35 n. m. except ion—r t Sunday [■With Pennsylvania R It. Pictures Framed in 1 Day all up to date molding &. D. Slagle ier street Opposite R. R Station Sole agent for fcastmaw Soois Ytevu ’Pa.uOT&mVc Camera and up’to;date apparatus and methods m Sas\ CoUeqe tVoewae State Cotteae Lock Haven Steam Laundry best work V lowest V\ prices fi\ \\ Your Patronage . , - Solicited STUDENT AGENTS A. L. Sherman 'l4 H. W. Stlner ’l3 J. C. MARKLE All Kinds of Choice Meats Fish in season 138 College Avenue Both phones A. DEAL SANITARY PLUMBING, STEAM, HOT WATER, VAPOR AND VACUUM HEATING State College Pennsylvania The Athletic Store BELLEFONTE, FA. Dec 20. 1910 .. Lv NEW YORK Ar I Lv PHILADELPHIA Ar ...... .Lv lIARRTSBURG Ar. . .Lv PITTSBURG Ar., Lv ALTOONA Ar ,Lv TYRONE Ar. Lv WILLIAMSPORT Ar STRUBLES .. . BLOOMSDOUF .. PINE GROVE MILLS The Potter-Hoy Hardware Go. Everything in Hardware Distributors for tlio PENINSULAR PAINT and VARNISH CO’S complete line ASPHALT ROOFINGS our specialty BELLEFONTE, PA. S. E. K'IMFORT Headquarters for Choice Meats; of All Kinds Frazier Street; ; Both phones G. 15. .Sfiue;/ JeWefev ar2?loyatieiaT2 Post Cards COLLEGE JEWELRY ’ . c. e/s’nyder FIREPROOF. GARAGE Steam Heated AUTOS. BICYCLES, GUNS TO HIRE General Repair Work a Specialty 116 S. Frazier Street, corner of Caldir - BELMONT-MADRAs Tho popular “Belmont” notch Collar made In self striped Madras. 2 for 25c ARROW C OLLAR.S duett, Peabody & Co.. Maker*
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