Penn State collegian. (State College, Pa.) 1911-1940, March 31, 1915, Image 3

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    The : Pennsylvania : State : College
EDWIN ERLE SPARKS, Ph.D., L.L. D„ PRESIDENT
Established and maintained by the joint action of the United States Government and the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania
fTT FIVE GREAT SCHOOLS—Agriculture, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Mining, and Natural Science, offering
thirty-six courses of four years each—Also courses in Home Economics, Industrial Art and Physical Edu-
cation—TUlTlON FREE to both sexes; incidental charges moderate.
First Bemester begins middle of September; second semester the first of February; Summer Session for
Teachers about the third Monday in June of each year. For catalogue, bulletins, announcements, etc., address
THE REGISTRAR, State College, Pennsylvania
We carry a
full line of
Students’ Supplies
First National Bank
Bellefonte
Chas. M. McCurdy, Jas. K. Barnhart,
President Cashier
PHILIP D. FOSTER
Dealer in all kinds ot
Coal, Wood and
Slate Roofing
838 W. College Ave. Both Phones
EXPERIENCE TEACHES
That’s why you should go to
Spalding’s when you want equip
ment for your favorite summer sport.
Equipment that’s just a bit better.
Designed and made by experts
who know how to use the goods
themselves. Complete equipment
for baseball, tennis, golf, track and
field. Our 1915 spring and sum
mer catalogue is now ready and
will be mailed free on request.
A. G. Spalding & Bros.
126-128 Nassau St., 520 Fifth Avenue,
New York City.
The Leading Hotel
in the city
Fort Pitt Hotel
Pittsburg, Pa
“State’s” Headquaters
Have you visited the new
5c and lOc Store
Our aim and name is
ECONOMY
Look us over
130 East College Avenue
EVERYTHING
OUTING SHOES
A'V FISHER’S
The Athletic Store
In The College World.
A compulsory fee for student
activities is being considered at
George Washington university.
The fee of five dollars will be so
divided as to entitle the student to
a subscription to the university
weekly and annual publications, as
well as a number of other activities.
Freshmen at the University of
Alabama are seriously considering
the ail important question of matri
mony. Is it any wonder when the
executive committee has decreed
that any first year man who is mar
ried will not have to wear the fresh
man “dink”?
The University of Michigan have
organized gym classes for faculty
members. A popular course, so we
hear.
It has been remarked that only
about 50 percent of the graduates
from women’s colleges ever marry.
But who knows; we can’t tell ?
A ski and snowshoe competition
will be one of the features at the
annual winter carnival held at
Dartmouth.
By a vote taken among Yale
seniors, Forbes Robertson was
chosen as their favorite actor, and
Miss Adams as their favorite actress,
Edward H. Sothern and Miss
Adams have been selected by sev
eral previous classes.
The University of Kentucky has
begun a campaign which will in
clude the taking of a census for the
purpose of finding out how the
students stand on prohibition. The
question is “Are you wet or dry ?’’
The enrollment at Columbia uni
versity has been announced to
be 9,687,
Allegheny college will have a
centennial celebration during com
mencement next June.
BUY EARLY
THE~PENN STATE COLLEGIAN
THE
First National Bank
State College, Ph.
W. L. FOSTER, Pres.
DAVID F. KAPP. Cashier
“Carefully compiled statistics
show that the men entering college
young are tin the average better,
both in their studies and their con
duct. On the whole they are the
more intelligent and industrious
youths; and this appears in the ex
amination for entrance as well as in
college work.” —President Lowell
of Harvard.
“Paradise Prison”, a comedy to
be produced by the Mask and Wig
club, was written by a former stu
dent. The play was awarded the
prize of $2OO offered by the stu
dents’ dramatic associations for the
best production submitted.
Professor Agee has recently been
giving a series of lectures at Rut
gers college, on rural life problems.
During the current school year
six Kansas colleges have adopted
the system of simplified spelling.
There are now 67 schools in all
with this plan in use; and resolutions
have been passed asking publishers
to adopt the system.
At Lehigh the honor system is
governed by 14 students who have
full control of student discipline.
The oldest college book that is
known today was recently found by
Professor Langdon of Oxford. It
is a small tablet of clay and was
written probably 4,260 years ago.
University of Pittsburgh is con
sidering the honor system.
The Sophomores at Stevens have
a “get together” p riod during one
of the noon hours. A sort of “Cof
fee house gathering of Ye Olden
Days” it appears to be.
President Hibben of Princeton
opposes paid coaches for college
athletic teams.
Cranston, T 5, will represent State
in the annual oratorical contest con
ducted by the Pennsylvania Arb
itration and Peace society- The
contest will probably be held at
Juniata college about the middle of
April. University of Pennsylvania,
University of Pittsburg, Penn State,
Juniata, Bucknell, and St. Joseph’s
college will be represented.
ARROW
SHIRTS
for every occasion.
Color fast—guaran
teed satisfactory.
“Insist on Arrow.”
$1.50 up
Clutttt, Peabody A Co., Inc. Makers
The Enterprise
Clothing Store
125 South Allen Street
Latest spring styles in
Just Right Shoes
Tennis Shoes, Clothing
and
Furnishings
M. Hurwitz, Proprietor
We have added the Onyx line of hose to our store
and can now show you three “top notch” makes of
guaranteed hose.
We carry all the popular shades. Don’t fail to see
our 25c silk hose.
SAUERS & HEBERLING
FOR THE BEST
m
Groceries, Furniture
or
DRY GOODS
go to
Gentzel & McEachren
E. College Ave.
THE SPOTLESS SHOP
A real City barber shop
Pastime Building
GEO. W. LOHMAN
Kindly mention this paper when
calling on or writing to advertisers
The IN Itt any O arage
F. R. GOULD, Manager
Successor to the Transportation Company
J\ REAL GARAGE
Courteous treatment efficient and prompt service
Let us solve your transportation problems. It’s our specialty
No matter how difficult, how large or small, notify us in advance am
we will handle the proposition to your entire satisfaction without an;
worry, inconvenience or regret on your part.
Lowest prices possible We solicit your patronage
Farmers and Traders Life Insurance Company
Home Office, Syracuse, N. Y.
Absolute Security and Lowest Cost
John S. Dale and Son, Agents
Bell phone 102 R
TRe
Quality Shop
Ad eftabliihment which it
noted for its fine quality of
letterpreu printing v Every
order receiver the perional
attention of the manager thu«
in«uring perfect latiifadtion
The Nittany Printing and
Publishing Company r
State College
420 Burrowes Street
State College, Pern