Page Two pcnn State (Zollegian Published semi-Weekly during the College year by students of the Penney]. tania State College, to the Interest of .indents, Faculty, Alumni, and Friends of the College. I=l E Helm. '2l B Colvin, '24 C. B. Tilton, '24 - - ASSOCIATE. EDITORS F P. George, '25 J. IL Lum, '25 H. S. Morris, '25 W. L. Pratt, '25 Women's Editor —. .. . _ . _ Him E R Lowri, ' 2 4 Assistant Women's Editor - . —Hiss M. Farley, '25 RUSETESS STAFF Businege Malinger Advert Wing Manager _ Manager ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGERS J. M Eager. 15 J. H. McCulloch, 15 REPORTERS H. R McCulloch, 'Ail W. V Stahl '24 - - L. M Aronson, '24 T It. Dunlap. '2l B Butler, T 6 R. T Kriebel. '26 R. A. Shanor, '26 II L Kellner. '26 S Rcoenf old. '26 W. T. Durbin, 26 H W. Cohen, '26 A. H.. Smith. 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I FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1024 THE SWORD OF DAMOCLES The proposal of the College to abolish June houseparty has been fcod for much thought on the part of the undergraduates But it takes no great reflection to see the similarity that exists between the present situation of the fraternities and the one that confronted Damocles more than two thousand years ago Now classical mythology is a subject that is far removed from the curriculums of the practical-minded agriculturists and engineers of this institution, and fcr their benefit it will be well to recall that) famous legend Damocles was invited to dine with the tyrant ruler of Syracuse Surrounded by the luxuries of that ancient court, he suddenly perceived a great sword suspended above his head by a single thread. There it hung rs a constant threat to the monarch of Syra- CaSe The comparison is obvious. The fraternities at Penn State are in the royal shoes of Damocles. The sword that thicatens them is the abolishment cf the June houseparty But it gill be remembered that the legend makes no mention of the fatal weapon ever disturbing the regal hairs of that ancient ty rant's head Probably he was a just and benevolent ruler and so vs <pal cd Again there is the obvious comparison. The fraternities at Penn State have been "benevolent" to the institution. Co-operation with the College in its policies, loyal support of its financial campaigns, and the sending out of their members into the field of college activi ties, working for the advancement and best interests of Penn State, have been advanced as arguments by student leaders. Dean \Varnock has stated recently that the fraternities have fallen down on two major counts Scholarship and moral conduct at fra ternity social functions are low. He points to better conditions in some colleges and the students cite worse conditions in others. The problem resolves itself into the perplexing question of "how high is low'," Whatever arguments student leaders may advance, the Fact re mains that reform is the object of the college authorities in taking action against houseparty There are minor problems, it is true, but their solution is not difficult Nat week the Ccliege Senate meets Upon its vote depends the fate of the June houseparty The members of the Senate will make a wise decision if they keep the sword of houseparty abolishment suspended above the heads of the fraternities With that constant threat as a prod it is certain that these organizations will take steps to insure a thorough house-cleaning. But let the College Senate cut the thread and the sword of house party abolishment will fall to wound deeply the spirit of ft aternity men The incentive for reform will be gone, and where will be the gain for the bcrefits that result from such action will be small in comparison A REMINDER Aristotle, that ancient Greek philosopher who lived some twenty two hundred years ago, is noted and remembered for some of the thoughts which he developed and taught at that time. Some of his wisdom has been handed down from generation to generation as worthy of record, but many theories which he compounded have been disproved or replaced by those who came after his day. However, one teaching which he advanced and which later became obsolete and unacceptable so far as present day standards are concerned, can be directed to Penn State with both barrels and hit a problem on the campus with decided accuracy. - 'the ancient sage taught that a body in motion will come to rest unless there be a force to keep it moving. Newton took exception to this, but it can be applied directly to the question of Penn State customs and sportsmanship. A position of 'rest' seems to be a natural condition for all movements, material or mental. Unless the undergraduates are constantly prodded and reminded at intervals re garding the imeonscious laxness in their attitude toward and regard for customs and traditions of the College, the tendency is for the marks of true student spirit to suffer and deteriorate. During the earlier part of the year, soon after the College opened, the 'hello' habit was at its best on the campus and seemed more strong ly rooted than at any previous time. Men in the majority of cases greeted each other with evident pleasure. But the time hos come when they must be prodded. No doubt the dreariness of the winter season served to dampen the habit considerably. Now, however, the time has come when each man must take it upon himself to give new life to this most necessary and desirable tradition. And it is all too evident that the freshmen are among the most negligent in this mat ter. Another point of weakness is to be found in the cheering and singing at indoor athletic events. Although this year has been no worse in this respect than previous seasons, nevertheless there has been room for much improvement And again the freshmen must be singled out. That they are not yet fully and thoroughly acquaint ed with the songs and cheers was clearly brought to light over the past week end. The gathering together of first year men in the fall before football season for cheering practice is commendable. If such mass meetings were held again at this time of year, the songs and cheers would be renewed and refreshened and in some cases taught, fcr it appears that there arc many who do not know them. RESULTS OF GLEE CLUB CONTEST ARE ANNOUNCED The complete resu'tg 111111 the 1 dint , nt the dubs that tool, 11l t in the rletlith 1111111 11 1111e:1011001 Ito Mee ( luh 11 1114 at 110111 In Ntt, InlL zetuttl, ul —.— Editor-in-Chia 'Managing Editor -Managing Editor l'a 4-1" tie, "_CS, nenona—Cnltnol,ll and S. lai Inn. (Una). 256, third—ll tr nrol, 1(11, nun th—rtnn :ante nu! Ortnnen tiled), 2!!. Ilf,h—D it tmnuth, 21.7, nlstl)—Nits lin lc fin, Li RUN 211, NI 313, eighth— el it, of Itnnnil%min inn rrlni etoll alcill. 212, nlnch—ll'enile, nil. 237, mid tenth—Anillernt, 231 The rioho oete m n ked on the point 01 41.1 I, Ith L 11,1,11nOin of three loin th oil point , : The Penn Sotte Ch e Club ots aroom the thl Pe 110110 tint cell 0 n nog I Ltlng on the I en thtlon of the light song Thoughts of Others! Cuffing . ay....+ on nrek•eltd, la n matter that la not regarded alth tutor the Hattori!), of nrote•aor% in Pena a)lrattla State ('ollege. 11 appear , that this .mar problem prownt, Itself In man) In.lllullnn. 111111 . 0ffellal, 1101. with Inure or lON anannarll) Or rordhr to the degree of the altered , . The follonlng article, Ittlaen from the late "Dan) :Nena:' Idea of the situation nt tale. H S MORRIS nthel a of the tmulty telehln, ten th oblate 0001000 01 111111 meet On 11 1110 hate Imonme neruatotned, thnts,,ll 001 meontiltal to ROOlll4 1111111 ten to thenty-lire percent of the etota room 011111 1) :The cutting of one 01 none recitatlnna nn the put of Mom 4,1111 nt, uhn heel tut Mu liti compul on to bolt X°, Yot 3 1100111 v. la t tl,- 1 , 0 IR In Int 'dental old ic 01.11111,01ment of th It 01(.01 1)1111 Is Implltd In thls attitude ' The Implication in 01r 1111 that adth e., t e les• Impoltant thin the en rtgentent out of omit Th , , 01011 :nay 116 light met) t n is the heat Judge of Me retail" , 1111001 no 0 of hla oh 11 enna-ttarmnta lint It nue. 111 It the cent olon .1 ma nn,. of the untlergt I etc In gut 01100 leavcontl 111 rtnl. to •ormt 01111.1 11111 11040 The heehly coo thta conatltotta netntlon of the Idea m pulailty held, 011011101 tlghilt 01 not that 0411110 Is the primal} 10Istneaa of Illy Ftudenht There Is nn need to 10b01 com thla point, It Is 111111011 ttelr-m 1- 1 1 011 tit 11 t Itatlnt Indulger, In Saul till; tutting reall, that that - ate 111011. 1 11100 11 01 1, to 4°1110.111m.: bolo r n decent. rnlntmum The lioness lb it he, eto hat illy ise speetest to •s, lOU , e n hh thin • less 'I hes "lit mast certainly net sensate the In esent pen slit on eel.-entl oh s, Tic es—th mu% est attenclunee st Sand cs Chanel, iltet could not he flamed for lona, lug the esonllsle of ashes colleges in making these penat tre srohlhitory Tine this boatel he is.entslne titles nalson, but It mould Ise basal to contlnee the unlsiasetl that It use deedless it . •voulsl he a plain 'ease of eetlorn In order to ps et ent the missue of eslueallonal appal tuni- Iles Three Is not an fit as me knom, Int st ingot of sut hlt drastic step do ne ntlel ite It, it Is much hef t, th tt the sltustinn should be reme died In stint It) testr tint on the It trt of Litt students themsehes The prob. rn Itsitilres mine setintla intention nom the undermsduate lindt, If it Lopes to show that dem pats for m eat ra ,olom In hat moon malt the sehol i putpnse of the Unitersity. TiIITTOR GRANT 18 HONORED AT ItOCIPRSTER coN rEnircen At the eighth mount cention of ai 1'14(01 n Music Stunt convention Con [cure held ot not Von Vont:, Sin t b ruin tin. Ilirhnra W a not, lint tot of Music nt 'Penn State. 1105 el Led we new inn evident The Masten n Music Supers Pines . Con n ntion Inv n membernhip of betpeen n end eight humbled sell to one I the ouLstnntling organi,tions that no iniluenti ri in the act elopownt and 1011th or nubile et pool music Dunc rt,int Is ,t that ten nientlne of the caniAltion o o n ~pScaa tionoßs t Dandruff on those gorgeously tab shoulders? Quick! got poor 'elf n bottid of "Voneline" Flair Tofu° and stop thatbefore your rep utation I 'ruined Worre still—hove you lost n hair or too front each temple? Remember Uncle John's round and glktening pate, and be forewarned. "Vaseline" Hair Tonic is an Invaluable aid in keeping the scalp in pt.rfect condition At the same time, It eVes the niftiest, ,sleekest look to the head. At all drug stores and student barber /447," new. r:;: 4,=1 """ 'Vaseline &PAT OPP HAIR TONIC Ichtbeo so 4plymf4 o ; ,0 4 - arocoq,f,*, THE PENN STATE COLLEGIAN I'l2l VI r, 13' Helm. I't 1111 State to St Ito College, l'enno 11, II F 11110:: Nou that the not. It 4, and excite !siert of the 'rho Ins lIP Is proposed In' the Coll, go then tie It it tint it off. slit tare his come when et etl student stood.' tobetl- ons'.l‘ tt ineds fin the situ Won I:nua% t es get us mtthtie and theta:W[o onsldel ust °coups the ,tuthr.... nand., If our Is &dews ue to he wt ressftlll3 DIM.' the pt esent ,esr 00 111111 eethini hnt C come loon the Celle, tett.° hies Contrite to olnoi tit ...en.l -nient as to fix Indelllilt the Intpt tied.n th it 00 fir its the (milt) Is t out t In c° student got et .intent Is In ts.lt.tet re In :roue unit Hs, the ohletn on the e kritpu+ for4utten th it Venn stste hls tilt 15, pointed ante In tle to her stutlent self-not et nment st ,tent melt It hi tin tem loss' t 1111 St tte spirit' This to the tint, ioniheilion Unit 1115 thlnl.lntt Penn St tier in is Ith In the ei-eat situation. WEEK-ENDS Too >irx ago the College Senile e-e 11,10 being and xlnee the 04,110 11 , 11ment Of HO St Ind ng conlniltiee On Student Welrme the faculty Ills Olken 11% cli Intel mit In in Ittml,o Id, 11 - n ell, belonged to tln t 11 loun 111 ro h e. of ,tudent got eminent loot lin., far the pollerl of lON of Of', hods-.extend 610nexer beml , ettlttl A mop e- irrongement mould hate been fri-rmerithe ,an king xchecle .01 that both xtudi.nt Ind f Lenity NICV, VOIIIII L Ito peen ennetl 01111 mutual un drmaxmllngii !embed Is It too 1 110 2,011 to 11k ttnvlr coin dlnntion of Ilse student 11111 1011111 seelinnn of 0111 giA nlng 'O,l, letlon x.lubl fx l ,o both sections I better point or 5051 and enable both to nloi In telllgenth Student Connell thteq not holtl Ito 'tenets nn quell q laid pile i net tete.ronn: et, the teem unsure Judi, ment of the men on the fat ult,q f.ll It re tllzeq thlt It null l toll In Ili( se mote m e mind. for .t lawn unount of gmtlttnee Inn 11 hen the Coundl tints tint Its ,ntlment, qtr. Ah eLtle M.A.-tattled ,nd owl looked In m atm q of Student 't elute e t I et , tl., nml n set} mend one, for tnnl lti-LIM Erere Penn State man t egarda the I (rent I Wing of the hood of Tin steer Coat et ntno student e la a dicta t area of pennant Hallte It le ultn a ore it do al of Interval that the etti- Ornm nill watt h the cam In¢ not of thin ruling. r On the matter of Cottego C dend tr • gied 1111.111.111M=MEMINIMMIK Letter Box for next Par, caudent opinion ti%3 lqt 14114 e emir eli Intl oilliough Mu -11•nt oentitnent xi pl iced berm e the ieult3 committee 1,3% committee Son, Stmlent Council the luoim 4 ed milt Silo n 11,Sed 11111iteled Tt, lnentntlnh the =Se• of the ali oll,lttnent of lune lion, Pal Li to the ...anima both heron , lino tint token the Student %%Pirate Cominittee %honed n flee molt of nit. Ill* The stmre propliee% aholloil lone Moto Ills been um it Wee certain 01,meiee sillie -be Surto , nhit h It nielim, to In c,. ome lint in It not pm,,rble to P. , , lIN a O till% nin4 lit(ratio eof th , cell nd hit Lori tin a. lt itlon% cite It not onis v to the ractitt3 committee hut tin Inole vlt i•rnl tom. to me 'Paternity men ns A nt Wel of thla kind ahnuld demand the mnyt thounhnful ; onyltler Ilion of milt It atm :Mc Irt in The Sen de a ittopmyal lain does not mention the moral Otle or the tiumalon Wit tie; or •110 pa omitted the of the ee of the auldeet fpnl the fu eke I.lletlo to ft tact nine., e nab be Iljeollll 011 Titic %hie ;of the nueatlon In felt moat In the minas of theme oho obJeet to bonne It it My and moot be ton Meted is a ell ante tot the student tete IllY oh n Inn! title in .1, Mg the Inn °bleat Iletrue,e the f leultV J 1 ta Sill rammed the Issue la all the more le nom h lin the ft ttel nit, OLIO should fare it tot himself If thole ale Celt lilt ph a A'S of the how.. pm P. that need t pollen let , : henen enough to lice tht. obit. anal eh old tat to cot - cc t Ito thila I bathe 111 tt the ac tion; of a 31,% bounty ue the ;then , ft am nit} lesh toff" 'll e oh it to ont nett en, 0111 ft tternltlea, an I to out "dingy to keep 0111 111.11101 I nee ft o. ni old II In so ;able Let's ,atlle the e (01 0.11 1 0•111 1 4 qml /11 011 ° Imn natty 01th counclta SUM, to in` WO Inn ant Intl faun (lons n t Mont abate reality. if 111011 he Intl to mile out oh 11 111 nblem he tatould n‘st m t has...lon non the Volans billet 110 111.11 I 1101 that Penn State ft:tot nWmen almuld be ght n er lm e to ;atom: the't We Intl hall the e neat len him; of 010 , fa nteln fit m ste Lan matte house pm tlen, in 05013 Instance, t red eredlt to 0111 nth ge Toe APIN 11,111 of student go , . Itent lien In the teengnltlon t f tell that otudento, ‘thrn the, ent collegel'l4Unle ,ettnln Ilennlto oh eutlonv In the form of u vont, tit, th In 1 41011 111,01)litt of 01001 till, I 111011 or outnest iloqe (it_ fiord t ill N'CIS, 111 d 1 1 111 ken the tenon turd, to chow e 111010 I !gilt And ,long undue maul "Pest Paid Hard Work in the World" IS the way a jowl HANCOCK salesman described his work. He is a college graduate and m five years has put himself at the very top of his business. He never yet has called upon a pros pect without a previous appointment. The best life insurance salesmen today work on that plan, making it a business of dignity, such as any worthy and ambi tious college graduate can find satisfying to his mental needs, and highly remunerative as well. The man above quoted is the John Hancock's youngest general agent. This shows what college graduates of the right type can do in this business, how they can build up earning power and at the same time provide for an accomulated'competence for the years to come. Graduation is a vital period in your life and you are liable to hold to the business you start in. It would be well before making a definite decision to inquire into life insurance as a career. Address, "Agency Department." LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY or Bourn... mrunneuusorrs Sinty-oneyears in business. Now running One Balton Seven Hundred Million Dollars rn policies on 3,250,005 bra ROO THE SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING PRACTICE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY A GRADUATE Scrioot offering a coutse of study lead ing to the degree of Master of Suence,with field stations in the plants of six different companies. These coin. panics produce steel, pulp, paper, caustic soda, chlorine, heavy acids and salts, sugar, gas, ammonia, ben:ol, etc. The more important ' , nit operations of chemical engineering are studied systematically by means of tests and experimental work on full scale plant apparatus. The work is wholly educational and independent of control by the plant managements. The attention of the student is directed exclusively to the study of Chemical Engineering. The total number admitted to the school is limited and the students, studying and experimenting in small groups, receive individual instruction from resident pro fessors. For entrance requirements and details address R.T. Haslam, Director, School of Chemical Engineering Practice. . .MASSACHUSETTS - INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMBRIDGE MASSACHUSETTS tontlltlono, lace IN 111 almost IttrA Habit choose the 11,Tht Ilse" etudent 1101100 foo a mole 11111- D 1,1110119 noticing together of enolenta on 11 toteults Tool, that /titbit to tom b cell undermined 01111 I think tit tt. title Is not ohm enthelv to tile etudent I oint of tlen In fort I let much of the loldme nt the door of the faeulte The mole titoirlds the fit Otto ,lent, tit tt etudents ore je,olotue Of the good name of the lollege and MI ice elklt it to too do that uhielt le tight In their !Mottle the mole toulehlt out ptobletne nIII lie solteol ttith mutt] 11 sangria,- ttoon The ultimate Fond ill the eon- Cut t of toilette life can room t‘bout on ly nhen 1.111,1 e 14 the 111111001 1111111111 111191 In the °none,. of Inn DOOO of stu nt .11111 11,1(1101 and the strict,: con fident e of e tch in the dm otlon of all the InotlttiVon to h Inch the, one 01111.11 , 110g1 race Priced at $5.00 - Sold at Al s Shop PATRONIZE OITA ADVERTISERS If you smoke a pipe (if you don't you ought to) it may be worth - your while to read this You know tobacco is a vege table; it grows out of the ground, and when it's green, it is too harsh and strong to smoke. The very best way to remove that harshness and bitterness is by thorough ageing in wood. To age:Velvet Tobacco in wood is expensive for us—yes, very ex pensive, and it takes time, but it gives you a milder, cooler smoke with a finer flavor. It's 10 to 1 you'll like Velvet Tobacco--aged in wood. As old the Old Oaken Locket The ''Old Oaken Bucket" was a nice subject for a pretty song. But nowadays we'd hate to drink out of it until we boded thewater. . _ Just as harmful and Just as out of date is the "Old Wooden Washtub" Our "Rough-dry-service" does all it used to do and irons flat work besides at a small c•pensc Penn State Laundry Phone 124 Friday, March 14, 1924 ITT ANA DEB vrtits TO FACE ICAUSE LOCIC nAtl: The Penn Stole deh WM; leant u the ntrong iggt egAllon 11 0111 5, racus emity toilight In the L.0..1, 'Lime 1 1 1011 .Sm hoot The milt my spenhel till' it „tue the neg trite 91.1 e or th P 1. 4 .1011. "Revolt ed. That the Unite. Sulteo Should Enter the Pommel, Cont t nr Intt rn it lon 11 Juvtlee Aetlll ml It e to the Ilughev Revert ttiono " • Dig Ifteffeafite ao M044.A V'Cl.ahv MEM 'fOlflloonr.. HAI MOND HAT TON, 1:1Oril lIOIIEIITS, MICKI;T 3100 HE In net Ilenele9 unirr Brother" Sennett Conitth—(P.utleaque nn 7,,,+ INintuq)-- . 7.c1t .a r 1111 Ma " ESEIEEM 1' RID Cy- Double forced) mil Tor I,:m Rider POrplm, Only LIINFST TIIUEX In I'S:, 01hider Lou , St.nnytl pre.t.ntx I,AMIDON IA "Smile l'lvomm S %TIMM \ M Ounce nt Tnri— Toll XIX in “Lailios 10 Hoard' xcw- WririN;LY 1I4) , :111Y .f. TUCSD %Y— -" 1114 Chlhireteu Chlldrrit" I Icnrrr & Mr.., TOVIACCO W. Beaver Ave
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