Page Two Penn State Collegian Published weekly fluting Su, College year by students of tho Ponneylvania State College in the Interests of tho Students. Faculty. Alumni and Friends of the College• G \V. Sulll,rui 19 ASSOCIATE EDITORS A D. MacKinnon TO Alla. Gortrud• 11. Dose 'IS I*. I=l MEM • V. Glatfelter 'l9 91 lit Paxson '19... ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS lEMIIIIIII Tho Collegian Invites all communications on any subject of collage Intereg. Letters must bear signatures of Writer. Subscription price $l5O after November Ist. Entered at the Postoffice, State College, Pa., as second class matter. 01000, Nittany Printing and Publishing Co. Building Wee hours, 4.20 to 620 every afternoon except Saturday,' WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 1918 NEW LEGISLATION NEEDED The past year has witnessed very little in the way of new legis lation by the student governing bodies, undoubtedly due to the great national crisis which has demanded more attention than local matters. And in a way, there has been little need for new legislation for the year has served to test such things as the Interclass Constitution and the Budget System as they have never been tested before. The Honor System, while not a new thing has also received considerable testing this year And now that the year has almost reached a close': let us review these various articles and see Just how they have proved their worth to the student body. If they have proved successful during a year like this, it is probable that they will always prove so, but if they have fallen down in any particular, then they should be remedied. And in the criticism that must follow, we can overlook the Budget System, for it has without doubt proved its worth. At no time in the history of the institution have the classes at Penn State been on such a financially sound foundation as they are this year, when with de creased numbers, the opposite was to be expected. But the Interclass Constitution has not been quite so success ful and in our opinion, a few remedies are needed The chief defect seems to lie with the election of officers and particularly with the election of class president and vice-president By the terms of the constitution, the runner-up for the former office automatically fills the office of the vice-president, and that is where the defect appears to be. For example, three good men might be nominated for the office of president, two of them from the same school. According to the present arrangement, the ballots would be cast for one man and on the first vote, the two highest would be selected A second ballot would then be taken to elect one of these two as president, while the third man is dropped out entirely. The third man would undoubtedly prove to be the one from the same school as one of the winners. Now if separate ballots were taken for each office, it is quite 0.---.robable that this third man, running against the defeated candidate for president, could defeat him for the vice-presidency also and in that way he would be deserving of the job. Under the present system, however, there is absolutely no chance for this to occur and we believe that sonic change made, in the election provisions would be of great help. It is not our intention here to offer any further criticism of the Honor System, only in so far as it is connected with the Interclass Constitution That is simply in the provision that the vice-president of the Senior Class become chairman of the Honor Committee upon his election, and if a change is made to the constitution it would probably remedy the other matter. These suggestions are made at this time, not with the idea of encouraging any legislation in the few short days that remain, but with the hope that the new student gov erning bodies which will organize in a very short time will keep them in mind for consideration next fall. . A SERIOUS OCCASION The coming week promises to be an exceedingly important one for Penn State, in as much as it will witness the choosing of the officers who will handle the reins of student government next year. The Seniors and Freshmen must elect their executive heads and the leaders of the Athletic Association will also be voted upon tonight. Since the fate of the student body practically_rests upon the shoulders of these men, it is readily to be seen that the coming elections are indeed momentous and that great care must be exercised in the selection Naturally the office of Senior Class president is the most im portant one_ to be filled. This one man is the official head of the student government, consisting of Student Board and Student Council and a strong man is needed for the-job, and this election is no time for experimenting, because experiments are costly and often prove dangerous. A man who is untried may rise to the occasion and ex hibit unexpected executive ability, but there is always that chance of a failure which is lacking when a proved and tested man is placed in command. While the A. A. head and the Sophomore Class president are not overburdened with responsibility, they form important cogs in the ma chinery of student government, and a machine is only as strong as is its weakest cog. Hence, it is essential that dependable men be elected to those offices also; and in the case of the former, it is hoped that it will be possible to obtain a representative student vote, something which is usually lacking. College is to close in less than two weeks time, and we are all going to be quite crowded with work between now and the end, but we cannot fail to make a little suggestion that might go a long way toward making the closing days more like they were in former years before the nation became involved in the great struggle that is raging across the ocean. Can we not still have a little of the Campus Sing ing for which Penn State used to be so famed? We believe that such n thing is possible and the head of the department of music is ready to do his share in the matter. Why do soldiers take to singing in the camps and in the trenches? Because it keeps their thoughts away from other matters over which they might be brooding. Music, particularly singing, is an excellent method of getting rid of excess energy, and apparently the students have plenty of the latter. But Campus Singing is not only a pleasure to those who are singing, but there is nothing prettier than to hear the words of the college songs on a still night in early spring. Penn State has always been famed for its Campus Singing, but it must be admitted that during the last two or three years, the prac tice has died out to a great extent. Efforts have been made to en courage it every year, but for some unknown rpason, the attempts have met with very little success. Of course the early closing this year is a great handicap, but we must remember that this is the year of the "Get-Together" campaign. Campus Singing forms an insep arable part of college life and college spirit, and if the old Penn State Spirit has returned, why can't we bring about the return of this old custom also? The weather has been l ',ideal so far and it is to be hoped that it will remain so. The lengthenin_ of the daylight hours affords an excel lent time for the singing a d apparently all that it needs is a start. G. S. Wykoff TO D C. Blaisdell '2O FEES= J L. Steenert '2l E. II Blaknell '2l H B Coon '2l .. Business Manager Advertising Manager .Circulatlon Manager R. N Wilson TO WHY NOT? -** PENN STATE Cot.t.RGIAN Naturally, this start must be given by upperclassmen and as a sug gestion, we would ask the Seniors and Juniors to stop on the campus after their next class meeting and spend a few minutes in an attempt to bring this custom back to Penn State. . . WHAT IS PENN STATE DOING? The following article on the food situation was written by one of the Senior girls in the Home Economics Department and we believe that it is well worth reading: "'Abandon Food Prejudices,' Conserve Ment,"Don't be Finicky,' 'Use Meat Substitutes' Such head lines as these we find In every newspaper today. What are they meaning to the students of Penn State? Certainly we all think we are patriotic and are proud of our large service flag as it represents the boys who are in the many camps here and abroad. We are proud of what they are doing and are glad that they are still keeping the old Penn State spirit alive. "But is this all it means to us—do we ever hear any one on the campus complain- of the hash they are getting at the boarding house and object when meat is not served once or twice a day? Where is the Penn State spirit when we go to the restaurants and decide to have a 'square dear—no meat substitutes for me here? "Let us stop to consider the real meaning of patriotism—Does the above illustrate it? Do you know—That the food producing animals of the Allies have decreased by 33,000,000 head since the war began? Thus the source of their meat production is decreasing, while at the same time, the needs ortheir soldiers and war workers have increased the necessary meat consumption? "Do you know that the needs of the Allies will steadily increase, because their own production of food animals will steadily decrease on account of lack of feed for them? Since we already know the shortage of meat, and the great necessity of using meat substitutes, let us give them a fair trial and remove 'don't like' or 'can't eat' from our vocabulary. Should we not be willing to make a little sacrifice for our country and the boys who are 'over there! and need the food, especially since we know that the per capita consumption of meat in the United States is almost half as high again as in the United Kingdom, and fully twice as high as on the continent of Europe. "Just think what it would mean if each of the 2000 students would eat three ounces less of meat each week or over 375 pounds. This alone would feed 300 soldiers for one day, or would be enough meat for one soldier for 300 days, according to the present rations in the army. What could the 'Get Together Movement', in Penn State do along this line? Let's demonstrate our real patriotism." iii On the Corner Y PROBABLY THE LAST X CORNER OF THE YEAR 44+44++:14+++4 tit]] I-H . to ancient colyum was revived lost eek with m or I success, so we are tempted to try it once again before ex communicating ourselves forever from this cruel, cruel world One of them 'ere w. k. h p q.s once slipped It to on that this Wen the first colt urn she rend when eho received the paper. And ne thought we Mero pub lishing a neon paper Can you beat it? Oh, no almost forgot' Hay° you by any chance failed to notice those new spring st)les that hate made their ap pearance upon the campus? We havo'nt, no sit, we don't miss much—like that Ye editor fainted dead away yester day and the paper almost failed to make Its customary appearance. No, ho wasn't sick but a man came In and offered to pay his subscription for next 3enr and the blow almost proved fatal We must admit that the man's trust HOW ABOUT THAT NEW SPRING FOOTWEAR? Shoes arta Oxfords $4.50 to $8.50 New Shirts. New Ties New Suits $l5 to $2O M. HURWITZ Jillißnil~.lll 1119010.n111Rflpp.phiTJP ii. GnmiTIITP.IO illllp. Good For Your System GILLILAND'S Compound Extract SARSAPARILLA Purifies the blood, tones and invigorates the general system—a valuable spring tonic. Ray D. Gilliland DRUGGIST ini~ann~aniaomn.nnomm n,,„1 1,(.P,1 1,1.i11 Best Quality GROCER I ES Wholesale and Retail Special rates to Clubs and Fraternities FYE-'S 200.202 W. College Ave. In us Is unbounded for next year In a long way off And If some of those who have so far failed to produce for this year's subscription stall us off a little longer-well. there may not be any next year. by giving to tbe world a definition of tho Typewrite' ATHLETIC GOODS, BASEBALLS, BATS AND GLOVES TENNIS BALLS, RACKETS, ETC. _ . We will run two 7-passenger airs to Lewistown at the close of the Second Semester. Make your reservati ons early.. You will also want to take in that trip to Penn's Cave. Have you ever been there? It is worth traveling many miles to see the cave. You will thoroughly enjoy the auto ride too. Ask us about it. Penn Stale Book Store L. K. METZGER 'l5, Prop. No One to Contend With in His Shaving than The Fighting Man AND nobody knows better the bracing effects of a clean shave. His shaving water may be cold, it may be hard, his skin wind-chapped or tender from sun burn. Yet, on every Allied Front, and on every Allied battleship, he keeps himself clean-shaved— and he uses the Gillette Safety Razor. The_ Gillette has solved and simplified every shaving problem put up to it by the boys in khaki or navy blue. Cl"."7" 7tTr.. Y .tietlogr Chccurrn 557000 RA2aa Bnrurrn ANONTYI 17 Rm. Rog La Donne, Paula, VisAtics word 'Var." fat tho members of the It. 0. T. C. aro unanimous In saying that Sherman must have been a minister—he put It tio mildly! Thoy my that clothes do not malts the man, but from our recent obeervatione, we deduce that thoy go a long way toword that end—whon they aro olive drab Say! It doesn't acorn natural up around Old Main any more does it? Why wo actually wont past there about midnight and thorn woe not & bit of noise Tie rumored that the co-ode aro protesting about the deathly etlllnope. We have nen nome prize letters in our day, but the one printed below which was nent to the president of tho college In given undleputed first pine by this board of Judges. Hero It in• • • • April 1, 1918, Atlantic City, N. J.' 219 N Vermont St Penn State College, Penn, Pa Gentlemen. I wish to Inquire tot full perticulare and'money extracted per sucker. Now I have never lived In Penn. but have boon In Phlln. several times on shorts visits Also state It grub goes along With tuition After carefully reading this lettor you will be able to dealde whether or not you desire me to be in or around the Collogo I can get plenty of references not withstanding the fact that my present employer says that anyone who would givo me a recommendation ought to be shot. I would desire It poselble that a young ladles Semannry be near or close by the College that I should in any way be connected with. Roping to receive an extmordinarri ally tavorobbloy reply, I remain, Yours Savage's', Ch.. R. Gale • • • Barnum was right, 1647 TEACHERS NEEDED In 24 Hours During twenty-four coneecutive work ing days EARLY last season employers naked us to recommend 1047 teacbers for positions in thirty-two states. No enrollment fee necessary. Easy terms. Department of Education Western Def erence &Mond Association, 742 Scarritt Bldg., Kansas City Ho s for Rent GILLETTE SAFETY RAZOR COMPANY - BOST,ON, MASS., U. S. A. Vlonv• Trait OOtt ttio & VIOLS Yi• UMW. 1% USWI../2•1•I BUYING W. S. S:ONE WAY OF SERVING COUNTRY The Treas - tiry of the United Stat.ee has a Brent deal of money to raise and It can not be raised by bankers alone, says Secretary McAdoo, - The banks of this country can not alone sustain America's needs In thin war and extend to our allies the essential aid which they must have to continue the war. The rich of this country out not do It alone; the mon of this country can not do It alone: tho women of this country can not de It alone; but all of ue, the people of the United Statee, dis regarding partleanehip, forgetting self ish Interests, thinking only of the su premacy of right and determined to vindicate the maieety of American Ideals and secure the safety of Ameri ca and civilization. can do the great and splendid work which God has called upon us to do. Every man, woman, and child In thin country. Who wants to serve the coun try. can serve It In a very tamale and effective way, Secretary McAdoo says. That service is to lend your money to the Government Every 26 centeloaned to the Government is a help at thin time and practically every man, woman, and child by making some trifling sac rifice, eomadonlal of a pleasure, or giv ing up some Indulgence, can render the Government that support. Harvey Brothers Baked Goods & Ice Cream ,"Quality and Service" 1 Our Motto 320 E. College Ave. lette, Safety Razor ;Have You Seen the New Gillettes Specially Designed for the Fighting 31"srz? T HESE models were designed by members of the Gillette Organization who have seen service with the Colors and know what the soldier is up against. Hundreds of officers and men are buying them—the U. S. Service Set in metal case, and the new Khaki covered sets for Uncle Sam's soldiers and officers. The Gillette is the ono razor for the man who Is do ing things—the one razor with world-wide use and reputation. When a man wants new Blades he can get them at any Post Exchange or Y. M. C. A. Nut . here in America or Overseas. Our Paris Office carries stocks—is constantly sup plying the American Expeditionary Forces. Gillette Safety Razors and Blades on sale everywhere in France, England, Italy and the Eastern battle fronts. ( It hasfione service all over the map—from the deserts of Palestine to the icy spindrift of the North Sea—from Flanders to the remotest island in the East Indies—and has proved itself the real razor for service. , Complete, compact for the pack or the pocket —no strops or hones to clutter up the kit. Blades always sharp, always ready—and No Stropping— No Honing. OILL2IIII 80 . 1brt RAW!, LIMIT= 200 GUILT PORTLAND Sr., L0...M• W., ENGLAND A. 0 Mantis ..." ft LIS2IIIr, P11119114D, EMMA Wedffinday, April 10, 1918 Orange Ice _LEMON SHERBET VANILLA JCR CREAM I CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM and other Special Dishes Sundaes and Frappes with whipped cream daily spec laity. HOME MADE CANDIES Gregory Bros. , Candymakers CANDYLAND STORES Bellefonte State College FOREST L. vniußLE Plumbing and Heating , BotNPhones .k'teal Pipe for College Men woe are two of the popular shapes in you'ean get the Stratford , SLOO and np • D C Hand Made $1.30 and up _eh a fine pipe, ith Sterling silver ring and vulcanite bit. Leading dealers in town carry a full as sortment Select your favorite style. WM. DEMUTH &CO. Now York
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