Pag* Four ELECTRICAL STUDENTS OBSERVE RADIO TESTS or no llttc Interest nro the develop ments in the world ot wireless tele phony which tire at present being oh uerved by the students In the course ot radto-elvctrlclty at this Institution. The Western Electric Corporation, which developed most of the wireless apparatus used by the United States fighting forces In tho recent war, lias established a research laboratory for tho study ot tho wireless telephone at Deni Beach. New Jersey, a few miles south of Asbury Park This station while not large. Is exceptionally well equipped, and recently test messages in wireless telephony have been sent out, and many of these have been re ceived here In the wireless laboratory. Although the transmitting apparatus at Deal Beach Is only one-half kilo watt in power, the messages have been heard hundreds of miles away—ln St. Louis, on ships far out In the Atlantic Ocean, and even on ships two hundred miles south of Panama. The messages us they have been received hero are unusually distinct on clear nights, and consist of musical selections os well as talking. It has been announ ced by the New Jersey sending station that, commencing Tuesday night, Juno first, and probably lusting throughout the summer, there will be weekly mus ical concerts sent out through space These ohould be clearly audible here and are being awaited with interest The ultimate aim of the big electrical concern which Is carrying out them tests Is the development of a system of wireless telephony which may bo connected with tho ordinary land tele phone, making It possible for pcoplo at sea to telephone to any part of the country In much the same way as people now telephone from one city to another Recently tho students In the depart ment of radlo-electrlclty have been en gaged In tho construction and use of a wireless npparaus In the wireless laboratory The outfit has been high ly successful In experiments, and has a sending rango of somo twenty miles During tho visit of members of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce at Penn State last week, tho visitors were present at tests made by the stu dents with the sot, and followed tho experiments wrlth interest It had been planned to use the set In exhibition tests during Commencement Week In connection with an exhibition by the Department of Electrical Engineering, but the project has been abandoned for several reasons Tho members of the Priestley Chem ical Society met Inst Friday night to pay tribute to tho memory of Senior Dean G G Pond S W. Cohen '2O, president of the society and presiding officer of tho meeting, called upon Professors Pritchard and Chandlee» aho In the course of their remarks _ , _ __ ~ * . brought many Interesting facts to Profeesor C. F. Noll, of the Depart- Mf , ht concerning tho magnanimity of i' V i ,1 “ r - chamclcr and tho unmeasurablo scr i^;.' r port ” t , Jun “ 11 " d “y Moo Dr. Pond Imd rondorod to otudonts, Si m,™ lt , h “' or umnl nnd lormor students, nlnety-sev ot ? e . ttcr on por cent ot whom followed tholr n? ,hi V ?,?• course with practical work. Durlns ? “S" »■» thirty-two yoar. ot almost con varletlos to dlttercot types ot soil. u instructed ovor ton DEPARTMENT OF AGRONOMT TO CONDUCT STATE SURVEY O' —" thousand students. A few months A. If. DEPARTMENT ago, he conceived the Idea of giving btttr TWA HTFFTW a «°ld watch to tho ten-thousondth UUIO xwo oTEr.Ro BtU dent In his course. Consequently Professor W. H. Tomhavo, head of he secured the watch and had Intend* the Department of Animal Husbandry, od to present It himself has just returned from a week's trip Mr Albert Pond '2l, after telling of through Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and his father’s plans, presented to Albert Illinois, where he attended several rec* M Kelser *23 the natch on tho back ord breaking live stock sales At the of which Is Inscribed' “Presented to sales Professor Tomhavo purchased Albert M Kclser, my ten thousandth qulto a few animals for different farm* enrolled student of Chemistry In tho era of Pennsylvania and also two Here* Pennsylvania Stato College G G. ford steers for tho department Pond 1920” L. K. METZGER Soft drinks, peanuts and pop com Schraft and Romance Chocolates Be Sure of your store L. K. METZGER Tribute Is Paid to Honored Dead A fitting tribute was paid last Sun day to the memory of two great men, who hftvci j-ehilcred such Invaluable servlco to the college that their names shall evei be revered by the hosts of Penn State students and alumni. At ten-thirty on lust Sunday morning, the student body gathered around the grave of Cuptuln Atherton, the seventh president of tho college and who wan burled on the north sido of tho uudl torlum. Professor Willard, who was a clone friend of Captain Atherton, offered pm>er after which President Sparka read a short biographical sketch of Dr. Atherton's life "Taps” was soun ded after the proper military salute had been given, At cloven pclock tpo auditorium was filled with a silent throng of students und faculty, gathered there to honor Dean Pond. After a selection by a doublo quartet, Professor Crockett of fend prayer Mr Kltoftln SO repre sented the student body and Mr Ilrooks ‘2O represented the Priestley Chemical Society. Both of these iqen jcm irked upon the magnetic personal ity of the departed dean and upon the great service he rendered Penn Slate and the world at largo. They voiced the sentiments or the entire student body, staling that he was Intensely loved and respected by all those who realized the sincerity of his work and the alms und Ideals for which he worked. After Dr. Runklo had given a short sketch of his life, H Walton Mitchell. President of the Board of Trustees, spoke of tho close relationship that ex isted between himself and' the dean lie was a student at tho college when Dr Pond first cnem to assume the duties and the rcsponsiblllt) of the Chair of Natural Science On Sundu> afternoon, Juno the thir teenth u mammoth alumni memorial service will bo held on the frnt cam pus This has been planned so that tho alumni, who have been aided by the boundless beneflcenc of their friend and former instructor might have an opportunity to honor him. DEAN POND EULOGIZED BY CHEMICAL SOCIETY The fastest crowing store in State College Our cigar store has been re-modeled so that now we will be able to give you much better service in that de partment of our store. House Party novelties of all descrip tions. Place your order early. Edison Mazda Lamp Bulbs 111 115 Allen Street “PREXr MAKES STRONG APPEAL FOR ECONOMY Dr. Edwin Earle Sparks, president of tho Pennsylvania State College re cent!} Issued an earnest appeal to col lege men and women to recognlzo the sound principles of saving and right spending and tho need of personal thrift an u factor In national prosper ity In order that they may assume tilt lr proper place as leaders of con structive thought and action In Amer ica. In referring to the preparation necessary to such leadership, Dr. Spaiks said, “The development of high Ideals, sound principles of conduct and strong essentluls of character are os neces sary In a college course us the ac quiring of languages, .-mathematics or a profession. At one time In Axnrelcan home life this training was safely left with the parents; but with the disin tegration of the home, through the demnnds of business and social obli gation It has largely disappeared with the holding of family prayers, the blessing at table and the reading of the Scriptures. Thrift was Inculcated with religion In the pioneer days “The teaching of self denial, doing without, economical purchasing and the like are most fortunately not con fined to the class In economics In col lege Few subjects do not lend them selves to pointing a moral and adorn ing a tale for tho conscientious teacher who assumes responsibility' for the character standards of his student. He finds opportunity of pointing to the throe hundred million of dollars worth of silk Imported from Japan lust year to make a Coney Island or Atlantic City display by people who according to their Incomes normally should mako a cotton display. “The appealing fact to the college man who is to be tho leader of the future. If signs during the war aro dependable. Is the new world relation ship come to us through the anni hilation of space and time We talk across tho ocean and fly to and from Europe No longer can we, In our splendid isolation, roll in our riobes. Wc must contrive to consider the other fellow and what ho needs or may take by force. Military war la occasional, economic war is incessant. “Tho splendid young men and wo men who aro crowding to our colleges today should respond readily to the now missionary call of world respon sibility, and through their Instructors they should be given sound principles of saving and spending, true valua tion of tho money calls of Ufo and the need of personal thrift an a factor of national prosperity If not of national preservation " In tho savings movement of the Treasury Department, with its em phasis upon Increased production, true economy and reduction of waste, sys- Billiards and Pocket Billiards Cigarettes—Candies—Tobaccos STATE COLLEGE BILLIARD PARLOR L. K. METZGER L. K. METZGER ' PENN STATE COLLEGIAN tematlo saving and safe Investment In government securities backed by the nation's strength, may be found oppor tunities for economic leadership by college men and women, not only dur ing college years but In business and Industrial life CAMP DEVON FACILITIES AT DISPOSAL OF R. O. T. C. Captain, hi. D. Welty, Profesor of Military Science and Tactics returned to thq college last week after a three days* visit and Inspection at Camp Oevens, Ayer, Mass., where tho Penn Stato Sophomore and Freshmen Ca dets who Blgned up for tho summer camp with the R. O. T. C. will bo sta tioned. All matters have been ar ranged for the benefit or the student cadets during their stay thero. Cap tain Welty brings hack an Interesting report on the arrangements made for recreation, leaven of absences , and drill hours for tho 1400 R. O. T C students who will he stationed thero this summer. Major General Henry McCain, in command at Camp Devena, has an nounced the policy for the conduct ing of the R. O. T. C. there this sum mer All students will be given every advantage possible at the camp To this end, all military Instruction ends at noon. In the afternoon, there will be athletica and recreation, such au swimming, baseball, tennis, golf and track There are ample facilities for all of these sports at the camp, as grounds for alt of them are provided and, in the body of the encampment, a fresh water pond Is used for swim ming. This is available to all R. O. T C. students In tho afternoon In addition, one of tho largo welfare huts used by the Y M C. A. during the war will he turned over to the stu dents for their use In camp In It Is found a reading and social room, numerous bowling alleys, pool and billiard tables Passes are to bo grant ed to all the senior camp, which In cludes Penn State, from Saturday noon until .Monday morning so that they may huve sufficient time to visit any of the many pleasure resorts located In tho vicinity of Camp Devena. Captain Welty has been detailed ns an assistant to the commander of tho R. O. T. C. section of the camp. Ho will leave State College June seventh to take up his summer duties BAND ELECTS NEW OFFICERS At a recent meeting of the band* the following officers wero elected for next year: President, R, E. Gibbs '2l. Manager, L. H Kimmcl *2l, Secretary, P. A. Glelchert '22 On Sunday, June sixth, the hand will journey wflh the Y. M. C. A. representatives to' the western penitontlary at Rockvlew, where they will give a concert sbr the prisoners. VARSITY NETMEN AGAIN’ TRIUMPH OVER BUCKNELL The Penn State racquet wleldera scored their second victory over the Buckncll representatives last Satur day by defeating them on the Armory courts by a four to two score. Tho visitors were beaten on their own courts throo weeks ago In a match that was only half completed because of rain so that it remained for this match to really show the nuporlorlty of the State netmen. In the first match of singles. Cap tain Cohen was forced to bow to de feat because of the steady playing of Spears, his opponent, who was un doubtedly tho best player on tho Buck nell team. However, tho other Stato men more than made up for this set back by winning- the remaining mat ches of singles Wilson ’22 completely outplayed Brandt and -captured two love sets an a result, while Gearhart ’2O bested Octrioh rather easily In two sets and Beard '2l defeated Koch In the same number. In the doubles, Gearhart and Beard kept up their win ning strunk by taking over Brandt and Koch to the tuna of two sets to none, but, in tho final match, Wllaon and Coursen lost to Spcurs and Gctrlch after a hard fight The results of the entire match were in _ follows Captain Cohen 3 0 2 Spears , C 2 C Gearhait. C 8 Getrlch ....... ...............—0 4 Wilson Brandt ................ 6 7 1 8 Beard. Koch Doubles Courseh and Wilson 9 2 Spears nnd Getrlch..... ......11 C Gearhart! and Beard G 8 Brandt and K0ch...........———1 C COLLDGE CATTLE SOLD AT SALE AT ALBANY ■professor F. L Bentley, of tho De partment of Animal Huabandry, sold farce head of cattle nt tho recent -Abordeon Angus Halo at Albany. Now York Tho sale amounted to one thousand and ten dollars, two cowa, one bringing three hundred and eighty five dollars and the other three hun dred and nlnoty dollars, and one bull which brought two hundred'and thirty flvo dollars. Professor Bentley also ob served conditions around Albany and reported that considerable Interest was shown towards beef cattle PATRONIZE It pays you to patronize the Penn (State Cafe i . Try this better way of listening Carrie in and let ui give you Mr. Edison's Realism Test. Kb for folks who wonder whether the New Edison gives than all there is'in music. It brings into piny your musical taste! 'Your temperament! Your musical experiences! It makes you forget you are in a phono graph store. x 2kNEW EDISON Noted psychologists f£om American, universities tried the Realism Test—with amazing results. You’ll find it thoroughly iascinating—and remarkably helpful. We are glad to give it at any time. Takes only ten minutes. So drop in when you are near. t Askabosst ear Budget Plan, vet/taut * squeezing' year income. FROSH DEFEAT SOPHS IN TRACK AND FIELD MEET The annual truck and field meet between the Freshmen und Sophomore classes, held lust "Saturday on New Denver Field, remitted In a victory for the formor by u scoie of GO to G 2. The meet was very Intel estlng from aturt to finish, neither team beine a ccitnln victor until the Inst event wna ovei. Ilolzlngcr the Sophomore sprinter wen hoth the IUD and 1120 yard dashes by a very narrow mtugln. In the 100 yard tliiHh the three first men -were ao chine that nt a distance U was Im possible to pick the winner. Ilolzlng er crossed the tape first with Wlndrnm of the Freshman china not lens than six inches behind. Sayre of the Fresh man chum took third Two other men of merit on the Snphomoic team were Rlttn and Wel ty. Rltla took first In the 880 yard dash and In the one mile inn. Neither of these events wan won with ease. Carter of the Freshman class pushed him to the finish In the mile, while Ayers, one of Ills team mates finished a close second In the 880 IVolty roll ed up 13 points alone In the weights He took first In the shot put and ham mer throw and second In tho dluuuft. Kaufman, the Frcshtnun hurdler took first in hoth tlio high and low hurdles His team mate Tico pushed him In the low hurdles while Rugbce the lanky Sophomore made him hus- % tie lo win the high hurdles. Tico the Freshman brand Jumper won his event by a leap of 20 feet and 1) inches PROF.. PATTEE RETURNS Professor F L Pattcc, head of the Department of English and Amci lean Literature, loturmd to tho college last Satuiday utter a month's leave of ah sente when he attended a conference, of tho Methodist Church nt Dos Moines, lown I 1 I Henry Grimm | 1 The Tailor f f f | 206 E. College Ave. | *'Th* Phonograph with a SomI” It buy / your Hero Edison IC. Metzger T - Wednesday, June 2, 1920 STUDENT CONDUCT ON < HIKES IS FAVORABLE The following clipping, which ap peared In a recent Issue of tho CEN TRE REPORTER, a newspaper pub lished at Centre Hall, Is one which gives nn Insight on tho thoughts and fccliugs of the cltlzons of the sur rounding countiy and their attitude towaid the students of Penn State. The clipping Is a desire on the part of that piper to make nmends for the actions of ecrtnln of tho members of the younger generation at that town “An exhibition of bad behavior was Indulged In by a few boys in town Saturday night. Their displeasure was aimed against a group of Penn State students, who wcie on a hiking trip and made Centre Hall one of their stopping points. The Reporter wishes to say to the students of our great State’s greatest Institution of learn ing. that the actions of these local youths are gieatly deprlcntod b> our citizens, and further, that lnflu.once hns been exerted toward staying any such performance In the future. “Centre Hall has been visited quits frcquontlv by Penn Stnto students. In groups of various numbers, and no time have their actions warranted criticism. They have nways been civil nnd gentlemnnly, their demeanor cred itable to the institution they represnt” BERWICK-* in. I GORDON—Win. Arrow JomufitdO LL ARS curve tut to ft shoulders perfectly CLUETT PEABODY ftCO INCi/Wakr* ATTENTION CATERERS We will appreciate your effort to place your H°use Party orders early. In doing so you are as ; sured of the best service. I Harvey Brothers ; 220 E. College Avenue ! BOTH PHONES
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