Penn State(ollegian
Published Wednesday of each durin« tn»
college year by tne students of lae PeomylTani*
j'.atc College in the interest of the Students, Fac
ulty, Alumni and Friends of the college
Entered at the Postofftce, State College, Pa , as
second class matter
Editor in Chief, J. R. MATHERS ’l5
Managing Editor, W. PARKINSON, Jr 'l5
Alumni Editor, P. S Brallur, ’lt>
Sporting Editor, D. McKay '!<>
Exchange Editor, R, E Geary 'lo
Associate Editors.
Miss Luclln Smith, 'l7
F. F. Limnper, 'l7
A. R. Chambers. *l7
R. S Dunkle, 'l7
Business Manager, J M. HORNER, ’l5
Circulation Manager. M TRUMPEK 'l5
Associate Managers
G. G Blass 'l6
J. F. Harvey 'lti
A. B. Muir, 'l6
C. R Mason, 'l7
C. B Patterson, ’l7
R T. Bright, *l7
J A. Garber, ’l7
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for news items andgcnerul make-up
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January 13, 1915
With the rapidly
The Banquet increasing growth o:
Question our college many o:
the conditions, cus-
toms, methods, and even mode and
manner of student life that formerly
existed here must, of necessity,
undergo modifications or cease to
exist. A few striking examples of
this through a survey of the last
three years are the abolishment of
hazing, the acceptance of the one
year rule, and the regulations con-
cerning the cutting of classes be-
fore and after vacations. Many
others are pending and await only
the development of the institution
and student ideals for their accept-
Perhaps the most apparent issue
that now faces the student of the
three upper classes is the banquet
question. For the last fit e years
there has been a growing tendency
of indifference towards this social
function. Time was when it was
hailed with delight and the event
took away the big majority of the
classes. Objectionable features
arose and these togethei with the
inclination to hold the affair at Pitt
or Philadelphia at the time of foot
ball games gradually lessened the
attendance until it reached low ebb
last year when the attendance was
not only exceptionally pool but it
proved a financial drain on the
Conditions this year are even
more extreme. Attempts to hold
banquets at Pitt, the only logical
place they could be held in con
nection with a football game, by
the sophomores and juniors were
failures. Scarcity of money and
growing disfavor were the two mos
potent factors.
At a mass meeting last Friday
the three upper classes acted unan
imously against holding the ban
quets at Washington on account of
the expense. In so doing the fact
was clearly brought out that this
function, that has already fallen
into decay in most of the eastern
colleges situated as we are, will
soon be a thing of the past. Liv-
ing expenses here are greater than
ever before. Fees and social func-
tions, each entailing financi;
obligations, are on the increase and
it is but the natural thing to expect
that sentiment against this useless
outlay, very often prompted by a
misguided sense of loyalty, is
found to be so strong.
This is not a religious
Very weekly. It is not sub-
Setious sidized or otherwise un
duly influenced by the
V. M. C. A. It was not founded
and has not been maintained for the
purpose of guiding students in the
way they should go. It is not un
der faculty supervision to any ex
tent greater than is warranted by
the fact that we most earnestly de
sire to graduate on schedule time.
Nevertheless, at this time we are
moved to say something in the way
of wise counsel, to be short, advice,
fully realizing its most probable
fate.
The beginning of a new year
brings around the custom of resolu
tions and the imminent beginning of
a new term suggests an application.
First let us hereby highly
resolve that all notes and experi
ments will be promptly wri.ten up
to avoid the scarcity of time that
some of us are experiencing just
now. Next we might resolve to
take a more personal interest in the
things that are to concern us most
during the remainder of our years
on earth, to be specific, our equip
ment for playing the game of life
and our likelihood of winning.
Next, let’s be perfectly honest with
ourselves and every one else; let’s
get to work and tackle everything
low and hard.
Now don’t misunderstand. Our
ideal picture of the students of
Penn State is not a panorama of
two (thousand young men all equip
ped with horn rimmed spectacles,
heroic brows, halos and wings.
Perish the thought! We know that
the light is poor sometimes and
that others times the movies are
irresistible magnets, but there are
other things in store for us besides
the joy of living and we have to
prepare.
Sunday Organ Recitals,
A series of informal organ re
citals will be given in the audi
torium on Sunday afternoons from
four until five o’clock, starting on
Sunday, January 17th. Admission
is free, and it is hoped that enough
interest will be manifested by the
students and townspeople to war
rant them.
Opportunity will be afforded be
tween numbers for persons to make
their exits and entrances, and it is
suggested that such activities be
confined to those periods, out of
courtesy to the performers.
The opening recital will be given
by Mr. Robinson, director of music,
with the college male quartet as
the added vocal number. Fol
lowing is the program for next Sun
day afternoon by Mr. Robinson:
Allegre con moto Cfrom Organ
Sonata. Op. 27) Andre.
Le Cygne, (The Swan) Saint-
Saens.
Evensong, Edw. F. Johnston.
Selection, College Male Quartet.
A-Offertory, Th. Salome.
The Rosary, Nevin.
Alla Menuetto. (Third move
ment, Sonata, Op. 7.) Grieg.
Mr. Robinson will also give a
short explanation of the mechanism
of the organ and its manipulation
New Members of Board
The Collegian board is pleased to
announce the recent election to its
business staff of R. T. Bright'T7,
and J. A. Garber 'l7. The board
extends a hearty welcome to these
new men.
THE PENN STATE COLLEGIAN
Kellogg-Haines Quartet
The third entertainment of the
Y. M. C. A. course for the season
was given last Saturday evening by
the Kellogg-Haines quartet. The
program was varied and presented
many beautiful old time songs, as
well as the more classical selections
from grand opera. “Songs of the
Sixties” were given, in which the
artists were costumed in the dress
of the time; and the second act of
the operatic selection, "Martha”, in
which Miss Hartwell sang “The
Last Rose of Summer", was thor
oughly enjoyed by an appreciative
audience. The cast
prised: Miss Hartwell, soprano;
Miss Montague, contralto; Mr.
Eichenberger, tenor, and Mr. Gold
berg, bass. The piano accompani
ment was given by Mr. Chute.
This quartet has afforded entertain
ment for many audiences in the
country, and will shortly complete
a very successful season.
We Wonder
How the student body regarded
th • transportation facilities before
and after the Christmas vacation.
Whether the new locker rooms
will be finished in time for the
teachers next summer.
Why co-eds are never seen at
Babe’s.
Whether the freshmen’s ears are
warm.
How much money was added to
the hospital fund by the recent rul
ing.
Whether Bellefonte will be favor
ed with the class banquets.
When we are to have a band con
cert.
When the Auditorium will be
properly ventilated.
Interclass Basketball
The interclass basketball schedule
will open this Wednesday evening
with the game between the juniors
and the freshmen, and it is expect
ed that qoHe-s- little interest will be
shown in the league this year. The
teams seem to be rather evenly
matched; the seniors and juniors
have practically the same lineup as
last year, the sophomores have dis
covered a couple of new men and
should prove stronger than before,
and the freshmen have been show
ing up well. Friday evening, ‘l5
and ’l7 have the floor.
At the fall competition of the
New York'Society of Beaux Arts
four complete and one incomplete
designs made by students in arch
itectural engineering at State were
exhibited. All four of the com
pleted problems received mention
and were placed by the judges of
the competition.
Entrees are made in these com
petitions from schools and archi
tectural offices throughout the
country so that it is considered that
our exhibit fared very well. The
students receiving mentions in this
last competition were: W. H. Daw
son, H. R. Lenker, P._E. Shipe and
D. O. Warner.
There is some possibility that
Columbia university will resume
football as a varsity sport this fall.
Soccer has been admitted to
Swarthmore’s athletic activities.
Cleaning
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DR. H. E. THORNLEY
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Bellefonte State College
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Krum fine’s
If you prefer something
real good in stationery you
will find it in our store.
Our English Cambric at
25c a pound is the best
value ever offered at State
College. Look it over and
compare it with others.
Krumrine’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 eata
at reasonable rates
House Warming
To keep a house just at the right
temperature
GOOD COAL
is absolutely essential.
GET IT NOW
State College Fuel
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M. B. Meyer, Mgr. Both Phones
Keller Brothers Laundry
Houserville, Pa.
Fraternity flat work and family
washing a specialty
All work promptly done
All work called for and delivered
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522 East College Av., State College, Pa
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