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Perm State Colle(3ian
Published semi-r.•eekly during the College year by stu
dents of the Pennsylvania State College, in the beat inter
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THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
W. P. REED '27 -
11. G. WOMSLEY '27
S. It. Rom '27 -
ntn. EDITORIAL STA El•
W. P. REED '27 -
IL G. WOMFLEY '27
G. F. FD DIED '27 -
FRANeu L. Fo!:ans, '2
N EIVS EN•rons
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WOMEN'S NEWS EDITORS
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News Editor This Issue _
ruEsDAY, .JANUARY 25, 1927
ON FRATE RNA L L• ' l lIICS
Pledge lifting, one of the strongest argu
ment:: against fraternities today, is now before
the Inter -fraternity Council pending the action of
the fraternities. What. will be the outcome of the
discussion? Will the fraternities decide that a
three months period of probation following the
remora! of a pledge find favor? Or will they
view the problem from a more narrow standpoint
and decide against it?
The cause or lifting may be laid to the ar
pidity with which rushing is done in the fall and
to the fear on the part of the rushee that if he
refuses the first bid he receives he may not get
another. "lie seizes the bird at hand, doubtful
of being able to grasp the more attractive ones in
the bush." If the rushee were not pushed so
hard, if the idea of pledging were not thrust anon
him so suddenly, the lildihood of dissatisfaction,
both ou the part of the fraternity and the man,
would be greatly minimized.
But conditions to the contrary exist and it is
a wise step which attempts to reduce the evil as
much as possible. The character of the men who
will allow themselves to be lifted by another fra
ternity is seldom such as to make them of any
rea! worth to all organization. They are for the
most part. selfish or vacillating. or easily led—
men without judgment who do not know their
own minds, who have no power of leadership. In
short they are not worth quarreling over; they
dr. md merit the tarnishing of fraternity honor
in order that they may he acquired.
.. Fraternities will continue to make mistakes
in.pledging men. Likewise, rushees will continue
making mistakes in choosing fraternities. Hut
in the most cases these mistakes are possible of
correction. Such men or fraternities can be re
leased in an orderly and dignified way. No fra
ternity will hold a man who is dissatisfied. The
member of another fraternity who approaches a
pledged man and tries to instill dissatisfaction is
doing a dishonorable thing. No self-respecting
fraternity will tamper with a man who is already .
pledged.
Thomas Arlie Clark. dean of men' at Illinois
university, strikes the point in the following ex
crpt: from his book on "The Fraternity and the
Undergraduate." "If social conventions require
that a widower wait a decent length of time after
the - death of his former wife before he takes an
other, so fraternal conventions are best honored
when a man who has broken a pledge with one or
ganization shows his good sense by not rushing
headlong into another. Having made a mistak2
once. he might give himself time and opportunity
for consideration before risking a second error.
A good many interfraternity organizations have
recently passed regulations which prohibit a man
released from one organization from being pledg
ed by another within a period of six months, and
some go as far as to require a year to intervene.
Neither the pledge nor the fraternity can suffer
by the enactment of such legislation. A fratern
ity which refuses to.abide by the rule is scarcely
worthy of respect, and the pledge who is not will
ing to pay a fair price for his mistakes, is not
likely to profit by experience." '
With conditions at Penn State such as they
are. lead-pipe rushing. beautiful mansions and
commonplace dwellings, the passing of a law
against pledging a man within three months, or
even longer, after his breaking pledge is for the
betterment of all concerned. The fraternity that
has standing does not need to do it. and the -fra
ternity that has none should not be allowed to do
it.
"mu! OPEN PALMS WE GREET YOU"
"Three long. loud and raucous cheers for the
advocates of "women's rights!" A co-ed martyr
from Cornell has raised the gonfalon of her clan
high o'er the cowering heads of mere man.
Disgruntled by a broken engagement, anger
ed by repeated insults, outraged by deceits known
only to the feminine mind, finally the worm turn
ed. The man, a junior, exacted justice with the
palm of his open !land, returning to his dormi-
tory to pursue the even baritone of his way. The
co-ed summoned to her skirt-side four trusty ad
mirers and dispatched them post-haste to the err
ing knight.
The gentleman with the tingling palm was
adverse to receiving company, and he met the
posse with an empty expression and a loaded re
volver. The gun went off simultaneously with
the delegation and the incident seemed to he
closed, until the co-ed reported her sixteenth-cen
tury escapade and the Court took the matter in
hand. The youth now cogitates upon the pros
pect of dismissing fifty iron men from his service
and viewing the world through the bars of the
county jail.
- President
Vice-President
- Treasurer
EditP7
AEsistant Editor
31:t Tlrar!
11' onion's. Editor
Ah! 'twos ever thus. Since Eve, it has been
woman's prerogative to chastise admirers should
they fail to measuie up to standard. Woman has
won her way into the very redoubts of man, yet
never has she relinquished her exclusive rights.
I.et man attempt to maim a single feminine pow
er and the vitriolic vials of womanly wrath arc
poured out upon his hapless head.
W. 1 en•il. .1 r. "..”4
I'. I:. Smnltz
W. S. Thorn.m
The co-eds have scored another victory, yet
mere roan is not discouraged. Radio experts from
Ithaca have it that Cornell men plan to establish
a sinking fund for needy victims of co-ed recrim
inations. One slap cost fifty seeds, but
he who slaps with jack to pay can stay to slap
some other day!
Manager
Advertising Manager
Circulation Manager
IL IL lii!horn '2 ,,
W.. 1. 31cLatsghlin
Ti' words stolen from the mouth of the im
mortal William. we detect something rotten in
Denmark. 'ln be more explicit, a cavity in the
jaws of physical education.
Time was when a gentleman was defined as a
human being of the masculine persuasion who
"never allowed his linen to become soiled by per
spiration." Both of these prodigies have long
since crashed the pearly gates, leaving modern
youth to cope with the problem of excess atmos
phere. Flaming youth has failed in its appointed
task. if the potency or the Armory locker rooms
is any criterion.
W. S. Thomson
Some subjects are taboo in polite editorial
columns. "Mum's the word!" In round num
bers, physical education students and other ath
letes arc laboring under Lhe impression that sweat
shirts and other articles of correct gynasium ap
parel are not tit for service if ever they have vis
ited launderer's tubs. They assume that physical
strength can be measured in terms of olfactory
offensiveness, and they fan the tepid air of the
gym with "walking" socks conclusively to prove
their athletic proWess.
Perversion is a habit with college students,
so it is not strange that they should have thus
aligned themselves with "the great unwashed."
The physical education department does not re
quire a clean uniform and socks once a month;
and thus our embroyo athletes go their odorife•-
ous way unmolested. inordinately proud of their
self-supporting apparel. Another generation may
bring forth another brace of "gentlemen," but
until that milleiiium arrives—"Mum's' the word!"
R. IL P.
, The Bullosopher's Chair
SMITHERS—"Say, ole graybeard, my composure was
larred considerably the other night. You know—
Tut tut, Smithers, you've been having a good deal to
.:I;,* lately about things rather deep for an apprentice
nullosopher. Hark, now, to a few things of decided 'im
port:lnce to student life. It pains me to find students so
childish, you know. You were right about those beaten
paths which Student Council has undertaken to remove
from the campus but it seems more as if that grOup is
beaten than the paths. You told me about that cowpath
affair in the President's front yard when the snow was
still here—you underestimated the unsightliness, Smith
ers
The snow has melted and we've had such a Loma
In
hissle that it's liko a bog there now. Still the men and
vornen refuse to use the cinders—until the muck is ankle
leep. Mr. Webber, grounds superintendent, is already
thinning to fence it. Rut do we have to he caged in like
hat, Smithers. A wise man uses his freedom wisely.
I tut °Ur—.
S.MITI ERS—"I thought, you were going to .surprise
no with something interesting.' That` slurs book.
That's a cow college without, its cowpaths?"
Overhaul Your
Pen and Pencil
For
Final Exams
"MUM'S THE WORD"
ALL MAKES REPAIRED
ALLOWANCE GIVEN
ON OLD 'PEN TO
WARDS • PURCHASE
OF NEW ONE
The Athletic Store
On Co-Op. Corner
.=4 - 11' PENN ST . A.V., 7CtiLLEGIAN
Seniors Assure Good
Music for Formal
(Continued from first page)
The Ramblers went East and made
their debut in Atlantic City. Ilere
the band out with immediate SUCC(.S7.
EllgagelTlClltti at 'rector's, The Palais
Royal, Keith's Circuit, Florida and
Monte Carlo, France followed in rap
id succession. Shortly thereafter, the
owners of the Ramblers purchased
what is now known as the California
Rambler's Inn with the idea of pro
viding the orchestra with a perma
nent home in the East. In a few
weeks the reputation of the aggrega
tion was: definitely established in and
around New York City.
The orchestra has - played for prac
tically every recording, company in
the country. At the present time is
putting out records exclusively far
the Columbia company.
Performers
Although the Ramblers havees
tablished a name primarily as a liar
molly producing combination, the in
dividual performers Included in the
band are among the best specialists
in the business. A Charleston danc
er that accompanies the orchestra is
particularly clever. The drummer
that performs for the Ramblers is
considered by many orchestra author
ities as being "the warmest drum
stick tosser in the game." Their recd
section, it is said, is second to none.
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Dr•. Whitmore Added
To Chemistry Staff
(Continued from first page)
search students from Northwestern
university to Penn State, spending
several days in the week directing
their research and the research of
graduate students in organic dtem
istr:,•. lie will also take an active
part in the division of industrial re
search.
Dr. Whitmore graduated front Har
vard in Inll and secured his Doctor
of Philosophy degree there in 1914.
Before becoming head of the depart
ment of chemistry at Northwestern
university he worked at Williams col
lege, Rice Institute at Houston, Tex
an. and the University of Minnesota.
Besides being editor of the annual
publication, Orljni/1c Syntheses, he
has published several books, one of
which is Oryonie Compounds of MCP
refry.
MOP. B. W. DEDRICK TO
CONDUCT FLOUR TESTS
Seeking a higher grade of flour, the
class in flour milling, under the di
rection of Pebf. B. W. Dedrick, of the
Engineerin School is now conducting
experiments pertaining to the temper
ing of wheaL.
Professor Dedrick hits contributed
numerous progressive suggestions to
the millers of the state and country
as a result of;his experiments at Penn
State. Ms latest research consists in
freatim: wheat so as . to get it in the
best condition for grinding. If suc
cessful, the tests will produce a flour
purer and finer than any now on the
market.
Soph Hop Committee
Chooses Novel Favors
(Continued from first page)
each of say size and in three colors.
A complimentary ticket will be
awnrded competitors who turn in
fora• acceptable posters. Postern
should he submitted as soon as possi
ble to E. .1. Lockwood. Phi Delta
Theta !louse. • .
wATT,s CROP . EDIT . OR Or
PENNSVI.NANIA.FAIWER
-V. A. N
Gilbert S. Watts, son of Dean R. L.
Watts, of the School of:Agriculture,
has been chosen garden and crop edi
lor or the Pennsy/ronia !'saner, one
of the two largest farm papers in this
::tatc. Watts is a Penn State gradu
ate of the class of IS.
Equitable Life of lowa
J. A. (Pop) GARRISON '27
ALBERT DEAL & SON
Heating
AND
Plumbing
117 Frazier Street
Sandvaches for late studying
THOUSAND DOLLAR DEBT SHOWN
FOR CLASS OF 1926 IN REPORT
According to the annual statement I old system depending on revenue from
by the treasurer of the Interclass:subscriptions collected by the Class
Budget system, accounts for the year Treasurer. An approximate surpl.a:
ending July al, 1926, show a total , estimated by the litr.”lce committee
surplus of 1234.95 for classes 1927,i last spring in the 11137, 1928 and 1929
1928. 1929 while the 192 n class has a ; classes was deducted from the budget
deficit of 51,095.80 which lots been for the present year before the class
turned over to their Permanent Class a
The present budget Under which was levied.
Treasurer.
The deficit in the 11126 account was
due to the loss incurred in the lfr2tl the class lienne(!s :urn Icing "P",Lted
La Vie which was operated under the: follows:
ADMINISTRATIVE
Vrintinv. Stu.. and huitz t .
Salary future 'l'rt•:t.ur.•r
Student Countil and TrSuinal
OPERATIVE
1441.441. s
11.41
1444.4.44114 glide Conf..°
14.3 .
31.4-4444 11443'
Clara Day
lie.. Dance
Perg.:44444 C . Pond
927' La Vie A 4141. A 44.44.4444.4444
Junior 1444Vir
ior Prom
Sophomore Hog
5444414-Fro4h Sera.
Award.
l're3lngan , ~ r
INCIDENTAL
Prorlmm4tiun
:DI. Night
31 i41.1•IlsInol.
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Floor Flips
We almost deckled to change the
name of this column to Black
Blew. There's a reason. Floor
Hips sounds like Floor Flops, and
Floor Hops sounds like the truth.
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While it would be well-nigh halms- erally gets slaughtered, and unly , s
Bible to predict the outcome of the 'lit Albert sets his daily dozing he is
Nittany Lion-Tiger mix-up tee 1611 , likely to stagnate. Its really pitiful
venture the hint that it will he a to tee the way several of his sparring
beastly battle. partners stretch forth a wi:itfal paw
Should Foot, Tiger renter, get the
tap-off on either Reilly or Page. they
can write home to the foiks that they
were outjumped by a foot.
S n
As mu• attempts to be humorous
have fallen flatter than a steam-rol
ered derby (brown) we will now
touch upon the serious. You all no
ticed the addition to the electric:di::
lighted scoreboard. The master miirt
back of it all belongs to Manager
Huffman. It was "lien" who design
ed it. The industrial engineering de
partment did the rest, as can be seen.
Umpire_Tuilek, who neeleteil Ref
eree White in the Gettysburg cat
broglio, paid Mike llamas a tribute
when he called Mike the greatest nat
ural chat he has ever seen. Turick
made it plain that he has seen not a
few professional stars in action.
Rog Mahoney has been
gradual improvement. When he lies
appeared he looked like n sick bull
Now he looks like a sick elephant am
if he ever gets peeved he'll he a mac
elephant. God help us Jr he eve
runs amuck down Allen Street.
Here It Is--
Don't Miss It
Waring's
Gene Austin
Tonite you belong to me
Now is the time to hook your
orchestras for the second se
mester.
Penn State Collegians
Chang Smith's
Dan Gregory's—Night af
ter Military Ball
MUSIC ROOM
For Service, Comfort and
Economy Burn the Genuine
Anita Punxsutawney
Rusty Coal
For Sale at
PHIL FOSTER COAL YARD
KNOX 'CAFE
Open till midnight
EZIEMIM:I
s3•l' ; ' 'no 7.(;).11I1
\l'M:a Eddie :Ili:Chive, who is vis
iting I.vo nruparatoryto a
professional eamer, steppedln
against the mountainous, Unger.
some addled e:zg started a whisper
that won all around the Armory
ring. It a parable about the
ambitious ilea and the elephant.
Allie Wolff reports a seareity.in 160-
pounders. Anybody Leo pub; in gun-
only to gvt a punch all the Huse
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No. Lydia, a lacing in boxing• intF,
nothing to do with corset.;.
One or the fans whose voluntarily
adopted duty it is to amuse his fel
lows, attempted bit of wit directed
ngainst Penn State's grappling heavy
weight. Speaking on the hasty as
sumption that solid looked like a
promising prospect for J. A. •)
(larrison, the ghlleryite shrilled.
him some life inst,ranvz."
31 unakata. bn fayette's 125-ommol
seento to have recovered thorough
ly from a very grave error committed
by and against his own person about
a twelvemonth ago. It was during a
former :Maroon visit to Penn State
that the .lap quaffed a draught from
a deep bottle groped for. while the
groper was engrossed in the boat be
fore him.
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ENICII
OEMS
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FIREPLACE WOOD
COAL
State College Fuel &Supply Co.
IM=EIM
M E N
Keep time this year
with an attractive
STRAPWATCH
$3.50 to $50.00
HANN & O'NEAL
ONLY THE BEST
ASK THE MAN THAT'S BEEN THERE
Reservations for Parties and 'Special Dinners
'l s :les:Tay, January f'.s, 1927
Th e bottle, supposedly holding a
quart or so of approved phi eem.
breaker, had once contained an alco
hol rub. 31unakata, full of woe et al,
was hurriedly placed under the care
of Doe Ititenour.
CLASSIFIED -7
ROOM FOR RENT-2 roomer); want
ed beginning. with the second Rules
te... Sleeping room separate from
Ftady room. .1. A. (Pop)
l''l S. Ilurrowes. Phone - 4125-W.
Jan. 21-4 t.
N.:ANTED—A p)Fit iOll ns helper . in
kitchen or maid. Will work in fra
ternity house or restaurant. Ca n
furnish good references. Inquire
7 4 2 E. Beaver Ave. 2t-p.
1 , 011 11 ENT—One single and one
double room. Quiet, and plenty of
heat. One bloel: i'rnal Co-op and
faring front ea:opas. Pos sess ',
at once if desired.
Jan. 1.1-11.
LOST—Satur.lay. r‘ small grey purse
containing mo Vale keys. pos s ibl y
lost on Allen Street. Finder pleas:
notify 3lrs. 11. W. Stov , r, Jhone
''''''
..16010
(Matinee Daily at 2:011)
TUESDAY-
First Pennsylvania Showing
1.011 Chaney
TELL IT TO THE NIARINES"
.‘tided Slake Attraction
FAYLES and MACO3ILIEII
Late of "Car Paree"
Special Prices:
Adults 50e. Children 25e.
WEDNESDAY-
\hie urray
"V.kI.ENCIA"
Also FAYLES :MACOMBER
I'IMIISDAY and FRIDAY—
Richard I)ix and Hilly Bronson
"PA DISE MU TWO
Nittany Theatre
TUESDAY-
Mara• 'lrian
"nut FATtiEt: S.‘; No!'
PRIDAY and SATURDAY—
An Star Cast
THE FIRE IIING.11)1•
STAB IK. BR9. S,
• a herclasheys
RAY L. SHOWERS
Brick and tile work hr ronlrarl or
on hourly hush,
Fire Ware: mei tiara with a draciaht
The small hilt receiver the same al
tear ar the lame 0.134,
lllntrrlaN on hand at all Gnu, for
MOM.. rrvire.
Call 177-W for ratialalrr.