Penn State in Europe There were several members of our faculty in Europe this summer and their stories of conditions there are quite interesting. Professor Jones, who was with Professor Fehr’s party, tells that they had planned to study in Berlin and Dresden and later to take a trip into Switzerland and Austria. War broke out, however, while they were still in Dresden and they were forced to remain there while the mobilization went on. When a special train was finally sent out by the consulate in Berlin, the journey from Dresden to that city, which ordinarily is only a matter of an hour or two, required a full day. Travel was slow and stops were frequent and long. Had it not been that the members of the party had taken something to eat with them the question of food might have been a rather difficult one since the dining car could not be gin to satisfy all the passengers. No lights were permitted on the train at night for fear they would give possible aeroplanes some idea of the location of the railroad. With war in full swing the trip south and east was impossible and as soon as the opportunity afforded itself the party made its way to Rotterdam. That trip ordinarily requires only a few hours, but in this instance two days were neces sary. From Rotterdam passage was secured to America. Professor Jones reports having met Messrs. Moore and Taylor formerly instructors here. They had Harvard Fellowships and had intended to study in Munich, but present conditions make that im possible and they are returning to Harvard. He also met Dr. and Mrs. Stoke while abroad. Dr. Runkle and family were also caught in Europe during mobiliza tion. They were in France at the time of the invasion of Belgium by German troops and they immedi ately hastened to England, where they remained until August 13. Dr. Runkle declared that the most significant of all his impressions was the absence of the much vaunted “Glory of War”. It seem ed as if a pall had settled over both England and France and al though the sounds of martial music filled the air, there was a tensity of feeling and a comprehension of the consequences that were sure to en tail this terrible catastrophe. Tn England crowds filled the streets while “Tommy Atkins” marched to the transports but not a cheer was heard and beyond the singing of "God save the King" during the first few days, there was nothing to indicate the blithe spirit which is expected of people during times of excitement. Most significant of all was the attitude that the English people assumed toward the Germans. No hostility was manifestea against the German people but there was a feeling, deep-seated in the breasts of all, that German militarism and all it stood for must go. Dr. Runkle and party sailed from Liverpool on August 13 on the White Star liner "Baltic”. No lights were allowed on board during the voyage across and the greatest care was taken to avoid Geiman cruisers. The tiip was made in safety, however, and the party landed in New York harbor, glad to return to a country which knew no “entangling alliances with foreign nations". Other members of the faculty in Europe were O. F. Bouclte, Pro fessor Crockett and Miss Forrest. The usual regulations regarding chapel attendance will be observed this year with one additional rule. No accumulated attendances will be carried beyond the current col lege year. Penn State Froth The “Help Froth” campaign is now under way and seems to be progressing fairly well. This cam paign of our popular humorous magazine has been instituted to put it on the firm financial basis which it has heretofore lacked and which will enable its editors to put out a higher class monthly. Subscription cards for nine copies, to be issued monthly, are being sold for one dollar. These cards are to be punched each month at the Music Shop and Gra hams on the corner and include the Pennsylvania Day number which will sell for 25 cents. All students, especially the freshmen, are urged to procure their cards at once in order to enable the board to put out a leading college monthly. Remember. Help your college periodicals. Collegian Elections, Of the new men competing for positions on the “Collegian”, the following were elected at the last meeting of the board in June- —As- sociate Editors, A. R. Chambers, T 7; R. S. Dunkle, 'l7; F. F. Lining er, T 7. Associate Business Man agers, G. G. Blass, T 6; J. F. Harvey, T 6, and A. B. Muir, 'l6. Candidates! The men from the class of 1917, who wish to compete for the managerial board of the "Collegian”, will report to the office at the Nit tany Printing company. A remarkable increase in the number of teachers of industrial education has been noticed in the registration list of chis year’s sum mer school. Last year 12 men took up courses of this character while this year 33 men and two women were entered in the same courses. Professor Diemer, of the depart ment of industrial engineering will give a series of lectures throughout the state on “Industrial Manage ment". This work will be of the same character as that now carried on by the extension depart ment of the school of engineering. The new electrical unit will con tain one of the most complete lab oratories of its kind in the country. The addition of Mr. Harley to the faculty of the school of liberal arts means added effectiveness to the work of the department of psychology. Several new courses are to be offered in the work in ethics and psychology and labora tory work will also be given. Professor F. L. Pattee is now writing a series of lectures on “American Literature Since 1870” for the Century Magazine. The articles will be published serially commencing with the January is sue. Professor Fehr, formerly of the German Department at Penn Slate, will assume charge of the same de partment at Lafayette. Professor J. H. Frizzell will pursue a course of study at the University of Pennsylvania during the coming vear. WEEK END CIGAR SPECIAL “Official Seal” 10c DOMESTIC Friday and Saturday 5c “La Marca Broad Leaf Wrapper Havana Filler, Friday and Saturday 5c Rexall Drug Store Pastime Building THE PENN STATE COLLEGIAN Write Right We carry a large line Parker “Lucky Curve” and Conklin Self Filling Pens A Pen for Every Hand RAY 0. GILLILAND, P. 0. Druggist Drugs Sundries Stationery STATE JEWELRY Patronize the Fountain where service comes first Nittany Inn Block . 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