Penn StateCgllegian Published Wednesday of each week during the college year by the students of Tne Pennsylvania State College in the intern* of the Students. Fac ulty, Alumni and Friends of the college. Entered at the Postofftce, State College, Pa., as >econd class matter Editor in Chict. J. R. MATHERS 'l5. Managing Editor, W. S. PARKINSON. Jr 'IS Alumni Editor, P. S Bralher, ’lo Sporting Editor, D. McKay 'U'> Exchange Editor. R E. Geary, ’lo Associate Editors. Miss Luella Smith. ’l7 K F. Liningcr, ‘l7 A. R. Chambers, 'l7 R S Dunkle, ‘l7 Business Manager, J. M. HORNER. ‘H> Circulation Manager, M. TRUMPER *l5 Associate Managers G. G. Blass *l6 J. F. Harvey ’lO A B Muir, ’l6 C R Mason, ’l7 C. B. Patterson, 'l7 R. T. Bright, ’l7 J A. Garber, *l7 The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the editorial policy of the paper, the Managing Editor for news items and general make-up. The Coll-gmn invites all communications on any subject of college interest. Letters must bear the signature of writer. Office in Nittany Printing Company Building. SUBSCRIPTION After October 15, $1 GO Office hour9—4:3o p. m. to 5:30 p. m., at office of the Nittany Printing and Publishing Co. February 17, 1915 When the student The Fire fire department was Department first started, there seemed to be some difficulty ahead in defining the positions and authority of the new student organization, and the old town company. That rough spot has, however, happily been passed. The boro company has agreed to unite its efforts with that of the new department in case of fires on the campus, and the stu- dent firemen have agreed to do likewise in event of fires in town, the conditions being thatyxt a cam pus fire, the men of t'n,«J two com under the student lames wi chief, and at a town fire the two companies will work under the town chief. The town fire depart ment has also decided, to equip its men with badges similar to those of the student fire fighters, so that hereafter only those who wear badges will be permitted at all near a fire, and much of the loss at present sustained through breakage will be avoided. The meetings of the two companies will, of course, be held separately. The fact that so simple a solu tion to the problem has been found so readily argues well for the suc- cess of the new venture and in- creased efficiency of the older organization. We are not so well protected against serious loss in case of any very extensive con- flagration as to fail of feeling a great deal of relief because of our improved means of firefighting. The word sports- Sportsmanship manship has as many applications as the well known words “college spirit” if not more, and in the final analysis is the same when applied He is a good sport who takes de feat with a smile and who takes victory modestly. He demands a square deal both to the other fellow and himself, and suppresses preju dice to give any new movement a fair trial. Are we sports? Mr. Buchman and "Pete” Weigle are taking an active part in the Yale religious campaign, which is being held there this week. Advanced Registry Association The official Dairy Instructors' Association of America has passed the following resolutions which may prove of some interest to men interested in' dairy husbandry work. The advanced registry work is in creasing and the dairy instructors are endeavoring to maintain the high standard for this work and also to make the practises uniform in the different states. Resolution 1. Whereas: 1. The work of supervising records is undertaken primarily for the con venience and advantage of the in dividual breeder in order that he may have a workable basis for the selection of his breeding stock and is the chief reason for undertaking such supervision. 2. The usefulness of this work has been so generally appreciated that in many cases it has added very largely to the value of indi vidual animals that have made high records. Large prizes offered by the breed associations also stimu late rivalry in making large records. These conditions admonish those in charge of advanced registry tests in the several states to be on guard to protect the integrity of their tests. Therefore it is resolved by the official Dairy Instructors' associa tion: 1. Any indication of fraud, at tempted fraud, or interference in any way with the tester represent ing the college or experiment sta tion, on the part of any owner, or anyone in his employ, will be deemed sufficient warrant for with drawing the privilege of supervising the records of cows for such a per son without further notice. 2. In case the actions of any owner or employee make it neces sary to withdraw the privilege of supervision of a herd, the person in charge of official testing in that state shall so inform the committee on official testing of this associa tion, whostf*#sty it shall be to in form those in charge of official testing in other states. 3. That a copy of these resolu tions be sent to the person in charge of official testing in each state, to each breed association and to all breed and dairy papers con cerned. Resolution 2. Whereas: 1. The agricultural colleges and experi ment stations have been asked by the Dairy Breed associations to as sume the responsibility of conduct ing and vouching for the accuracy of official tests of dairy cows. 2. Official testing has reached a point where it largely determines the value of dairy cattle from a breeding standpoint, and large financial interests are involved in its conduct. 3. Information has been brought to the attention of this committee which indicates that the supervision of official testing on the part of cer tain states has not been of such a character as to reflect credit on the agricultural colleges or experiment stations as a whole. 4. This association, by resolu tion adopted in November, 1913, took the position that the colleges and experiment stations conducting official tests are responsible for the accuracy of the results, and that it is their right to formulate rules governing the work of the super visors. Therefore be it resolved: 1. It is the sense of this association that the supervision of official testing on the part of the experiment station or college should be such that the reliability and accuracy of the tests reported will be in keeping with the professional standing of these insti tutions and merit the full confi dence of the public. 2. We recognize the full respon sibility and authority of the person THE PENN! [STATE ' COLLEGIAN in charge of official testing in each state to control the testing of that state. 3. As means to reach the desir ed end we recommend: (a) That thoroughly well quali fied men be placed in charge of official testing and test supervisors. (b.) That the work of various supervisors of testing be personally inspected by the person in charge of official testing, or his representa tive, to such extent as may be feas ible under the conditions existing in that state. (c) That the rules for the supervision of tests as recommend ed by this association be adopted and used by all colleges or experi ment stations having the supervision of official testing in charge. 4. That a copy of these resolu tions be sent the director of each experiment station and to the per son in charge of official testing in each state. Commencement Plans of >95. Plans for commencement time are under way especially among our alumni and the various classes of ’65, ’7O. ’75, ’BO, ’B5. ’9O, '95, 'OO, ’O5, TO, T 2, and T 4 are planning reunions. Following are a few plans of '95. At meeting of class reunion com mittee in Pittsburgh on January 3rd, which was attended by R. L. Mac- Donald, Niagara Falls; B. B. Hor ton, Sheffield; Dunham Barton, Mercer; T. R. Cummins, Conneaut; C. K. Spence, Johonsonburg; S. F. Herr and J. F. Rodgers, Pittsburgh; plans for reunion activities next Commencement were made. The committee is much encouraged by responses it is receiving and is go ing to make this reunion a banner occasion. A band has been engaged to play "Tipperary” and a banquet arrang ed for on the evening of June Bth. A Class’ Book is contemplated which will contain an autobiography of each member of the Class.' This is entirely new for State though it has been the practice at other col leges. With cooperation and in terest on part of class members, equal to that of the committee, this ought to be a success; and its suc cess will encourage other classes to follow the example. From reports received from var ious classes planning reunions, next Commencement ought to be a live one. The ‘95 committee reports they will have at least 60 of that class back. From Penn The friendships which a student forms and the associations with which he comes in contact are the most valuable results of a Univer sity career, in the opinion of the Class of 1915. Replies to the question list which The Pe msyl vania sent out to Seniors show that 33 of them name "Friendships and Associations" as the chief fruit ol their college life, while 10 more speak of acquaintance with many sorts of men as the valued part of their undergraduate days. Five others give first place to associa tions with members of the teaching staff. 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Fisher’s Shoe Store OTASH is food for thought as well as for crops this year. ■ interrupted by the war, it was estimated 'otnsh on hand in the United States to pro cent Potash m mixed tcrtilfecrs for this 'anul'uetum.s had more than enough lor :cs of Potash have been fully utilized, and n the usual source are still heinj; leeeived. lormnl. but this need not pi event fai-ineis theii* lertilizers, nor should it lead fanners li/ers return to the out-01-date poods wittiout uithoiilies may try to “wish” them on u.s. lull l’t'Jlash in tlie past. The largest annual oni'-sevonlioth of the Potash taken from ami only one-til'toonth ortho Potash lost ater. two in ton times as much Potash as Phos ich Potash in the fertilizer as possible. A furnish from four to ten per cent for Potash. It may be harder to