Page Two Penn State Collegian l'abllabed aenaLirchly during th. Colima ycr by atedante of th. Pennaylmola State Cane. to Ma littereda of the Colley*. the .tad• eau, faculty, alumni and friends. THE EDITORIAL STAFF LOUTS IT. BELL. Jr. 12- LLEWELLYN MITSTIFER '29 HARRY P.•MILETIAM '29_ HERMAN E.HOFFMAN JUDSON LAIRD THE BUSINESS STAFF WILLIAM S. MINER PAUL C. McCONNAUCHEY '23-- J. HOWARD REIFF .29------- ilfember of Eastern Intercollegiate Newspaper Association Entered at the Poster Ste. State Celle,. Pa.. as eeeand-etaas matter FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, -1929 "JOINING" THE ,4,LU51N1 Although they may 12.2 unawarc of it, members of the class of 1929 have "joined" the Alumni Association of the College. They may find it perplexing to ascertain exactly when the post-graduate bond was authorized by them, but nevertheless it was, in some indirect method. Perhaps there was a class meeting attended by only a scow of in terested students who, of necessity, sanctioned the move for the entire senior class. Certainly the students who voted approvingly on the plan to join the Alumni Association in a body were not at fault even though their decision did bind to the Alumni all seniors, some of whom would not have joined of their own 'That is why we deem it fair to believe that many timid souls were virtually pushed into the association, re luctantly, unwillingly. That is why, furthermore,, we feel that the blanket method of enrolling members is less pleasing, less desirable than the voluntary procedure. When a prospective graduate, moved by the proper 'stimuli, testifies his consent to become an official graduate member of the College, he is, by that very move, mani festing an interest in his institution and in the associa tion; an interest that is genuine because it is the product of a free will. There are those who may become mildly protestant or even indignant at having to join the group when they had no desire to do so. And these rebels, these Protestants, these disinterested members who later become so much dead wood to the Alumni Association would be better out of the organization. Or perhaps there are some who feel that an official ticket and a subscription to the AluinniNetcs are not necessarily indicative of respect and Loyalty toward the Alma Mater and that they need no paid, alumni status to prove they value the guidance of such a worthy college as Penn State. The "new" Alumni Association may be worth support 7 ing. We are not disputing that belief. But where is the wisdom, justice and spiritual profit in herding students into an unknown pen like so many animals that are driven blindly ahead, knowing neither where they are going nor why. Surely the end is respectable and Must be gained be cause it is necessary for future development of Penn State. But the meana------9 SOCIAL OR COMMERCIAL? . - Tonight's Military Ball is locally considered the sec ond outstanding social event of the winter season. There will be shining, sparkling gowns pressed closely to snug, neat uniforms; smooth silk hosiery matching the swift moving glossy boots step for step; dazzling buckles wink ing at glittering'spurs. There will even be an audience, members of which are privileged to sit in the balcony of the gymnasium and watch.the revellers, upon payment of a nominal admission price. And some will be foolish enough to help ruin the entire formality of the evening by seeking a seat in the gallery. The balcony crowd will certainly Tend color and life to the event and will probably swell to no negligible extent tliel4ttpreceeds of'thetldilitary, lefts pri sate; thattlomitiates every militaticfrinetion fle7C/i4Tidiied;:bYa hundred sheepskin coats aria as 'many And why need the affair, intended to be a social one,, be transforrind into a commercial proposition? Surely the. dancers will not be pleased as the objects of glaring eyes and possible jeers. They may even feel ill at ease to such an extent that their intended diversion become Shard labor. The originator of the scheme is to be complimented for his wholesome sense of humor for it is entertaining to witness the antics of collegiate dancers. But it seems unfair to expect those dancers who have paid money to bs entertained to amuse others. EDUCATION. AND WEALTH , Several days ago''The Lampoon; undergraduate hu morist publication at Harvard university, startled author ities with an'edition devoted solely to caustic. remarks on the huge gift to the university made by Edward S. Hark ness. The donation was for the express purpose of organ izing and developing the inner 'college plan at the Cam bridge institution. With visible indignation the student periodical rebuked officials for taking an action so im portant without the slightest consideration of student views- and Opinion. The . issue of the magazine is replete with illustra tions hearing on the theme. Through the Harkness gift, pays 'The Lampoon,' Harvard has "won the right to become ringmaster among the educational clearing houses of America." Another article reads: "Somebody suggested that the students should be taken into account. He was' given a five-foot shelf of the Harvard classics and the gate." And in another part: "Dr. Harkness has made a noise like Santa Claus, but all the 'university serfs got • out of him was a new set of workshops." The result of this outburst' matters little to us.' Whether or no 'The Lampoon' will be Mmished or its future issues severely censored for its supposed. malfea- l i fiance is of little import here. This timely incident is it-! lustrative, however, of the tremendous influence wealth plays in the matter of higher education. Through huge . gifts colleges - and universities are made larger and larger, with the result that they become, not standardized and more efficient institutions, but huge factories and work shops which turn out graduates and degrees like so many strips of steel. ___Editor-fn-CtJet Autatant Editor A student seeks higher learning not only for the mere sake of a degree, but with the clear intent of developing his -personality, character and intellect - during his four: year stay at college. ,But, for- the most part, he is de prived of his right because that certain college or uni versity is a great, big industrial mill, turning out gradu ate after graduate with the rapidity of a General Motors' plant. And this has been caused, notby the exigencies of time, but mostly by the, huge donations of solf-titled bene factors who crave the enshrinement of their names in the histories of the bencfitted colleges. _ tanaging Editor __Arson/ate Editor ---Assocrate Editor __Business Manager ______Circulation Manager __Advertising Manager 'The Lampoon' incident is only one example of student re-action on the matter. Without a doubt there are many others hushed up and silenced by the authorities before news of them has been spread The same problems of repealing and amending laws that face every organization, whether it be local, state, or national, are now confronting the student government of Penn State.' Student customs originated on the campus several decades ago when the College was in its youth. They were established for the express purpose of instill ing within the mind and heart of every student the spirit of love and loyalty for his alma mater. Their effect was noticeable immediately. The campus became engulfed in a different atmosphere; the student body ceased to drag along in the same old rut, and evinced a greater interest in the College: Especially great was the influence upon the freshmen. They - no longer retained the mannerisms of their high school days, for the discipline which they re ceived under the campus regulations made them capable as men; of assuming later, the responsibilities of upper classmen. The spirit that made Penn State famous is an outgrowth of this era in which the College emerged from a period of dormancy. But times have changed since then. The College has grown rapidly, both in enrollment and in the quality of its production. 'ln conjunction with the change in the organ ization of the'institution came a transformation in the type of student; a transformation in ideals and environment Although the College in every aspect hes passed through a period of evolution, customs and traditions liave remained in their original form. Many of the rulings, however, have lost all significance and are merely occupy irig so much space in the books of the student government. Last year Student Council, having been brought to a sud den realization of this condition, made an honest effort b improve it. A committee was appointed 'to . investiga;:c the matter and, after careful consideration; 'abolished cer tain regulations that were found to have out-liyed their usefulness. •, But that committee accomplish - its work Only irrpart. There still exist in the freshmin himdbook several rulings that have become obsolete and at present it does not seem to matter whether or not these lawi are enforced. Per haps-the lax enforcement is due to an lunwillingness on the part of upperclassmen to report the violaters, or, it may be that the judicial branch of the government fails to mete out severe enough punishment for the offenders. Wherever the fault may lie it is evident that these ruling's aro not producing, the desired effects. No college sho l uld be without a system of regulations for its students, especially for itsthere freshmen. But is, however, such a thing as having too many customs. There are now in the student handbook twenty-nine rules that have been drawn up for the exclusive benefit of under classmen. Of these perhaps half are really enforced as they should be while the remaining fifty percent are almost totally dlsregardedby:thasa,students .for ; whensAheywo , ( 1 ,t1,00: 46 :* 5 :A0#1";',/*IPI' 19 A 1.4 q104;4 1 . 6 ;Y.4.00V9 004 ,* 1 0 1.44 - #.141 4 i=o:t 'ezitrae upon the beneficial ones 7 This is an apt prob. lerh for the student legislators to solve. C. A. K. See the New 1 SHEAFFER L,IFETIME Fountain Pen IT'S BALANCED KEELER'S Cathaurn Theatre Building THE STATUS OF CUSTOMS F 21314 &TATA COLILL'aZillg Twenty Years Ago I With George W Groff 'O7, in China, lan unusual. interest is being felt by !State men in that. country and partic ularly in the work of the Canton Chris ! tian college where Groff is at. work. With the thought of deepening inter est of all State men in missions and particularly in Groff's work, it has been planned to observe next Sunday as "Grofra Day." The aim has been kept in mind to make "Groff Day" an annual College affair and the plan has ! the hearty endorsement of President Sparks. I=IMI Baseball contests with four of the "Big Five," twenty-five games in all, and nine of them at home, and prob ably the strongest list of games ever produced for a Penn State nine, is Manager" Wilcox's offering for 'the ap pioaching season. I=l=l As we go to press word comes from the post office that, due to insufficient funds, the installation of local mad delivery must be abandoned for the present, I=l=l Our team made a record of winning five consecutive games by winning from the Pittsburgh Collegians here on Monday night. The Smoky City five held the white and blue even for a short time but when Waha started on the warpath the Nittany men pass ed the visitors by leaps and bounds.' Hermann, Reid, and Waha were the most conspicuous men in the slaught er. -0- It is safe to say that no number of the popular Y.11.C.A. course has been better received .than was that of the Dunbar Concert Saturday night. They are masters of boll-ringing. NOTED AGRICULTURISTS TO ADDRESS GRANGERS Mi•. Rennick W. Dunlap, assistant secretary of the United States De partment of Agriculture, Mr. Edward V. Dorsey, master of the Pennsyl vania Grange, and Dr. Charles C. Jordan, State Secretary of Agricul ture, will be the principal speakers at the annual Grange dinner in the Methodist church next Saturday night. ' • Players-Prepare for Drawing Room Drama (Continued from first page) He has appeared previously this year in one of the minor roles' in the pugil istic farce. "Is Zat So?" Supporting Cast one of the experienced members of the supporting cast is Miss Olive E. Osterhoutlfl, a member of the Play erS. Mis Osterhout played the lead ing feminine part in "Beyond the Hor- Pianist All "Encore" for This Smoke San Franciaco, California, August 8, 1928 Lanai& Bro. Co., Richmond, Va. • • Dear Friends:i I have been a very heavy pipe smoker far the last thirty years, and have always used Edgeworth To. -- ham (Plug Slice) and find there is no other tobacco like it for a cool and well flavored taste. . 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Miss Helen' Buckwalter '3l, por traying the role of the vicar's wife, enacted . one of the leading roles last year in the production of 'The Cat and the Canary." George W. Robert son '29,'made his first appearance this year as the prize-fighter in the com edy "Is Zat So?" Howard .Cashdollar '3O, and Anton Hardt '3l, other members of the cast, have also played in former shows. The two newcomers to the ranks are Philip K. Roos '3O, and Benjamin Conard '32. Nittany Debaters Will Engage in 9 Contests • (Continued from second page) . debated by a team representing Rut ges university here March 22. Another extension debate at a piece as yet undecided will be held March 1 .6 with the University of Kansas. At the end of March, Northwestern uni versity will meet the Penn State team in another extension debate. Journey to ;Philadelphia During the week-end of 'March 22, the team will journey to Philadelphia, where they will debate with Temple and Lincoln universities. Both these debates will be on the question of the League of Nations.- The team will meet Holy Cross col lege April 17 in an extension. debate. This completes -the schedule as al ready made, although negotiations are ander way for several other meet ings later in the season. Military Ball Group Arranges Final Plans (Continued from first page) ing extends around the four walls, with flags draped between the balcony, columns. Long drapes and pull-downs hide the columns; with a stand of eight flags attached to the top of each pil lar. Every day is a gift day. Gifts fur every day and every person at Old Main Art Shop. . . ltp r:•{a~•:•,•:«:are :«:•;••'r.^..: } :^:... . Public StenogrUpher 3: *ti 't MRS. A. C. MILLER I .4: Telephone 1124 . 1• t Theses Manuscripts Reports :I• 42 0 ?.. • A new cereal ! So crisp you can hear it! TOASTED bubbles of rice. Different in flavor 'find shape. So crisp they pop and crackle when you pour on milk and cream. Just try a bowlful at breakfast with perhapS u bit of fruit. • It's a brand-new adventure for your taste! -I,evs ' ". ••• t RICE KRISPIES (N%\G‘ ettic iS X IJ. 4: 3. Directly behind the band shell, which Will house the orchestra, is a gold cur tain covering the west wall from the edge of the running track to the floor, . Committee Opens .Balcony As an -innovation attempted here for the first time, the balcony will be opened to the public. All those de siring to hear the music. or witness the affair mai, do so without paying the four dollar admission price. A nominal fee will be charged for this privilege, and College authorities state flint. a strict watch will be maintained to prevent any disorderly conduct. ' Fraternity booths will be placed under the ,balcony on three sides of the building and fraternity furniture may be used. Arrangements for cat ering service similar to the plan used at the Senior' Ball will be provided. *Don't .Er_periment • !co Montgomery & Co. 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Matinee at 2:00 Dolores Del Rio in "REVENGE" FRlDAY—Nittany Ronald Colman, Lily Damlta "THE RESCUE": SATURDAYCathaum-- Matinee at 2:90 Glenn Tryon in "THE KID'S CLEVER'. SATURDO—Nittany , - - "REVENGE" •, MONDAY end TUESDAY— Matinee Monday at 2:00 Lope Velez, William Boyj b" D. W. Griffith's "LADY OF THE I'AVEMENTr TUESDAY —Clithaua7.- Matinee at 2100 Esther Ralston in: - "THE CASE OF LENA stirrir I . 7 41 22 10