Penn State(sllegian Published Wednesday of each week during the college rear by the students of Toe 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. J. R. MATHERS 'l5. Assistant Editor, W. S. PARKINSON, Jr. 'l5 Senior Associate Editor, W. W. WEAVER, 'l5 Associate Editors, MISS LUELLA SMITH, 'l7; P. S. BRALUER. *l6. D. McKAY, Jr, 'l6s R. E GEARY, *l6; A. R. CHAMBERS. 'l7 R. S. DUNKLE. 'l7; F. F. LININGER, 'l7. Busioess Manager, J. M. HORNER, 'io Circulation Manager, M. TRUMPER Advertising Manager, W. R. MILLER Associate Managers, G. G. BLASS, 'l6, J> F. HARVEY. 'l6. A. B. MUIR. ’l6 Office hours—4:3o p. m. to 5:30 p. m., at office of the Nittany Printing and Publishing Co. SUBSCRIPTION Per year, $150; if paid by October IS, $1.25 October 28, 1914 The student body of this institution Sportsmanship have been accord- ed many pleasant surprises in past years, but what was perhaps one of the most pleas ant experienced next to that of tying the Harvard University eleven last Saturday was the an nouncement that the coach of that university’s football team, when the game had been played and the Penn State team was making ready to leave, came over and presented to Captain Tobin the pigskin which had been used in the game with the compliments of Captain Trumbull. Certainly no finer spirit of sports- manship has ever come to our at tention. To do this after having been tied after two years of an un broken series of victories and by a team not a member of the so called Big Six brings added glory and commendation for the act. We hope that this testimonial of our admiration for the splendid spirit of the Harvard Captain and the university which he represents will reach the eyes of the men of that institution; we hope they will real ize that the friendship of State for the Harvard man is stronger than ever; and lastly, we hope that in our future athletic relations Penn State may have an opportunity to show in like degree the same spirit of sportsmanship which characterized the action of this Harvard football captain. To the members of the Penn State football team who “brought home the bacon” we can express what is in the heart of every loyal State man in saying that your vic tory —and it was even though the score was a tie one —gave us one of the greatest joys in our college life. We were with you every minute of the play, fighting every inch of the way, straining every muscle and nerve to gain the goal; we were a part of that team just as much as every man who trotted out upon that football team for we were with you to win. Whatever may have happened in the past; whatever may happen in the future, the eleven which repre sented Penn State on the Harvard Stadium last Saturday will always hold a niche in the heart of every Penn State man. We have several Tomorrow thousand students at Penn State just now yet it is very doubtful if any great number can talk intelligently on current events. How many can outline the causes of the European war, give the positions of the con tending armies or discuss the ethics of the struggle? As a rule, the students fail to realize the import ance of these facts. And yet, at this very moment a struggle is tak ing place greater than any in his tory, with consequences that are sure to be more far reaching than anyone can foretell. History is being made while the college stu dent wraps himself up in the events of the athletic field or lecture room. And the excuse is ever the same —"I haven’t time”. The remark is typical. He hasn’t time now but after he fin ishes college, or after he gets mar ried, or after he gets old, well then, of course, he is going to keep post ed on the world's events. The best literature, too, is going to be his own. All the treasures of life are to be his —when he gets time to grasp them. But until that vague and indefinite “tomorrow" comes he is too busy, too strenuously occupied for anything of that sort. If there ever is a time to align yourself with the happenings of the world that time is now. Don’t let “tomorrow" be the graveyard of your dreams. “It is better to Big lead where others “Little Men” follow, than it is to follow where others lead.” This is a saying that con tains lots of spice for the college man and furnishes him with suffi cient mental food for a few mo ments consideration. The adage may be well applied to men who are active, or men who hope to be active in college activities. How about the man who dabbles in all the activities about college, but in reality assumes only a minimum of responsibility in any? It is certain ly a fact that he devotes as much time to his activities as common sense will permit and common sense may even be stretched some what, as his report card will show; but in reality is such a man receiv ing the greatest benefit for his time devoted to such work, or is he sim ply dissipating his energies and be ing an “errand boy” for those who assume the responsibility? Might there be too many big “little men” in college, as well as out of college? Specialization is the law of effi ciency and the age demands more than ever a man who can do one thing and can do it well. From Across the Way. But one girl out of our 107 is en gaged in no outside activities, and she is a freshman, contemplating joining three societies. Ninty-six of the girls not only belong to Y. W. C. A. but are active members, working on committees or engaged in some form of social service. With Sunday school, Glee club, Deutscher Verein, French society, and Liberal Arts society the girls are kept busy. Four are on an editorial staff or report for various college papers. Some belong to Choirs, Country clubs, or the Stu dent Volunteer band. There are dramatics “hikes”, and tennis to occupy their time. Forum, “House” and class meetings must also be mentioned. Athletics would enter the list if the girls had a place to play. The first house dance of the year will be given at the Cottage, October 30. Thirty couples are ex pected and the usual good time. THE a PENN STATE COLLEGIAN Coming Soon Each year it has been the custom for the girls from the Woman’s Building to present one three-act play to the audience at State Col lege, and, although the last three years have seen a gradual improve ment in the line of pieces produced, they have realized that the popular demand is for a higher type. This year they have chosen for their presentation to the public three one-act plays by well known au thors,and the committee has gone to no end of trouble to find three such plays which are adapted to a State College audience. Although this is a departure from the usual cus tom and altogether an experiment, Mr. Deering, who is coaching the girls, says that the plays are offer ed with full confidence that all who attend the entertainment will find something in at least one of them which will more than satisfy their highest expectations. On November 14 the Dramatic Society of the Woman’s Building will present the three one act plays, "Carrots” by Jules Renard, trans lated by Alfred Sutro; “The Far away Princess” by the German author, S-’dermann; and “The Deaf Model” by a local author. The first two are particularly pertinent to the present time, for they depict the home life—especially the com edy side—of the French and the German peasant; and the third one will speak for itself, “Carrots", around whom the story is woven, is a precocious French boy who has ideas on all sorts of things. The play is full of subtle comedy but contains that touch of pathos calculated to win the hearts of the audience to the little boy. “The Faraway Prin cess” portrays in a humorous way the romantic attachment and al most incredible awe which the German peasant has for the royal ty. “The Deaf Model”, as the name suggests, deals with the situ ation which is apt to occur in the life of any young artist, especially when he has to do with spring-time blondes. This combination of plays, which the representatives of the Y. W. C. A. intend to present, will form an ideal entertainment for everyone who enjoys new and in teresting productions. The Mass Meeting. The mass meeting held in the Auditorium last Wednesday even ing bids fair to go down in history as the largest one on record to date. Every seat was taken and there was a goodly number of men standing along the walls and in the door ways. The singing and cheering was, in most instances of a high order and the old spirit that has backed and strengthened so many State teams was in full swing. Two or three matters of im mediate importance were brought before the house. The question as to whether the eight men who played on our first lacrosse team and who have since graduated, should be given their l.S.t. in spite of the fact that the schedule that year was made up of only two games was brought up for consider ation. Almost at once came a motion to the effect that the letters should be awarded and it was pass ed without discussion. Estimates on the cost of special trains to the Lafayette and Lehigh trips were read and some definite action was called for so that arrangments might be made early, but nothing was done. Following this, came music by the band and various members of the Glee club. The coaches each made short speeches to the effect that the team was in the best shape ever and'was going to fight every inch of the way on Saturday. KRUMRINE’S DRUG STORE ALL THE LATEST BOOKS OF FICTION The Ranch at the Wolverine The Commodore Delia Blanchflower The Mutiny of the Elsinor Perch of the Devil The Auction Block The Eyes of the World Big Tremaine The Lone Wolf The Way of the Strong The Laughing Cavalier Kramrine's Drug Store, 104 E. College Ave. We carry a full line of Students* Supplies Longee’s Restaurant East College Ave. OUR MEAL TICKETS will enable you to enjoy good eats at reasonable rates Keller Brothers Laundry Houserville, Pa. Fraternity flat work and family washing a specialty All work promptly done All work called for and delivered Satisfaction Guaranteed Both Phones The Idle Hour The place for clean amusements State College B. and B. Co. Under the Movies and Robison Block Kodaks and Supplies We represent the Eastman line. The kind that is dependable. 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