Friday, July 3, 1931 TO Hervey Allen, 1 Exhibits Ve (Continued from page one) poi tant exponents of literature, tc the many who think they can write poetiy Everyone connected witl wxiting has at some time ventured into verse,’Mr. Allen believes. He explains this turning to poetry for expression by the fact that when people become emotional their feel ings have the same rhythmical quality ns poetry. “Such poetry is purely sentimental, since it has emotion without reason Most of it is pretty bad," the lecturer says, dismissing the subject. Amciican thinking becomes the subject for discussion. Although Americans point to the achievements of their great men as results of orig inal thinking, these scientists and in ventors, as a matter of fact, merely adopted the ideas of others to prac tical use, Mr. Allen points out. “This inability to think is a char acteristic of Americans,” the genial visitor declares “Wo credit many people with ideas that they adopted directly from the work of predeces sors. In this way the control of elec tricity and the first airplanes were made possible” Poetic thinking is not necessarily held down to the limits set by envir onment, he thinks. Great poets must transcend ordinary folks in order to be great. Poetry and democracy are not companions. In one sentence Mr. Allen points out why most people fail m writing poetry. They consider it as an emo tional outburst, set down in a short interval. In reality, poetry is the compression of many ideas into few words. Its development includes drafting and redrafting lines and words, the speaker from Bermuda explains. “There is enough thought in Rob ert Frost’s “Mending Wall” to write five or six long books,” he says, lay ing aside the last cigarette on an ash tray that is already over-crowded Peihaps the talk turns once more to NAVY ENROLLS 8 HERE IN ENGINEERING STUDY Group Will Take up Machine Design, Advanced Dciscl Engine 1 Research Work Eight naval officers received their first lesson in the mtracacics of ma chine design Monday, and examined the apparatus in the Diesel spray laboratories. This group comprises the third *ct of Annapolis graduates which have been sent to Penn State for advanced instruction The gioup this year includes Lieu tenants John B. Longstaff, senior of ficer, Marshall M Dana, Arthur B Barnes, Daniel M. Cone, Dwight H. Day, James M. Hicks, F. Kent Loom is, and John M Will. Last year seven officers wore de tailed to Penn State, and in-192!) six were lei the group - " All of the officers hers have had several years of'sea (duty, largely in submarines, and a. year and a half, post graduate .work, at Annapohd. (> .. . .; , vanced machine Resign and study in the Diesel spray laboratories, the of ficers will renew their studies with the opening of the College n Septem ber, and continue their investigation «uid research until next June. Delicious Home-Made Non- Chocolate Sweets 39c Lb. Satisfy the Desire for Summer Candy Rexall Drug Store ROBERT J. MILLER FOUNTAIN SERVICE COLD PLATTERS TAP ROOM==— HOMEMADE ICE CREAM Opposite Postoffice SALADS Poetry Critic, rsatility in Life literary friends of whom Mr. Allen talks—of Vachel Lindsay, or Jovaph Hergesluemer. Peihaps it turns to Bermuda, or to ndvoilising, m mili tary training. If >ou meet Heivey Allen as we did, it’s suie to be inter esting Although he is lncomcnn speaking of his own life, Mr Allen has had a wide range of expenonces. A native if Pennsylvania, he lived near Pitts burgh until entering the Naval Acad emy Close association with the li brary there convinced him that he should turn to some form of w l iting. Hu, early experience in writing in cludes an advertising position in Pittsburgh. In 191 G he turned again to military service, going to the Mex ican border, serving with the draft police, and going abroad as soon as the United States entered the war Hts description of conditions theie in diary form constitutes one of the fust of war books, “Tovvaids the Flame.” Later, he served foi a short time as a teacher in Charleston, and snee has been engaged for regular lectuic senes at Columbia and Vassar. Fust of all, however, Mr. Allen i a a poet Secondarily, he is a cutic of poetry, and an author of bioguipliics. His critical writing has appealed in the New Yoik Tubune and thj Nevv'Yoik Times book levicws, and in various magazines. r“ A Real New England Inn* 3 The Nittany Lion on Penn State Campus LUNCHEON __ ROOMS BY DAY, DINNER WEEK OR MONTH AFTERNOON TEA RATES ON REQUEST Patronage of Summer Session Students Invited ENJOY THE 4th AT Alfarata Park NOVEL AMUSEMENTS * DANCING IN EVENING—B-12M “MUSICAL MIRACLES” From Cleveland, Ohio Ladies —50c -• Men—^LOO’' 1 " r . ,w/ On Wrn. Penn Highway, 1 mile East of Waterstreet •_ SCHRAFFT’S CHOCOLATES Chicken and Waffles Served Wednesday and Sunday Evenings For Real Home Cooking Bring Your Friends to the FENWAY TEA ROOM Opposite the Campus—East College Avenue The First National Bank of State College DAVID F. KAPP, Cashier ’ f Our strength of resources, our complete modern facilities, and the spirit of service shown by every officer and employee, make this a bank well able to give you the kind of service you will appreciate. News of the Churches University Baptist Church Robert Allen Selby. ThJil, Ph D , Ptttor Sunday School at 9.30. A fea ture of this hour will be a special class for summer school students taught by Dr. Selby under tho gen eral theme. “Jesus Preparing for His Life Woik ” Morning Worship at 10 45. A pa tuotic message entitled: “When Your Country Calls." St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Rev. Edward M. Frcar. Rector 304 Fraser Street Holy Communion at 7:45 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon at 10 45 a m. A hearty welcome is extended to Grace Lutheran Church ltcr. John F, Harkins. Minister West College Avc at Atherton St. Sunday School at 9:30. Special class for summer school students taught by the pastor. Morning worship, 10.45. A cordial welcome is extended to all. Holy Communion service Sunday, July 12. St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal COLLEGE ICE CREAM CONFECTIONS ?HE PENN STATE COLLEGIAN church welcomes all Summer Session faculty members and students and in vites them to attend Sunday School at 9:30 a. m. Special class for stu dents. Worship service, 10*45 a. m. Sermon, "The Bell Ringer’s Text,” the Rev. George Henry Kettercr, pas tor. There will be a reception to the Rev. and'Mrs. Kettercr in the church parlors from 8 until 10 o’clock, Wednesday evening, July 8. The Presbjtcnan Church Rev. Edward 11. Jones. Faster Rev. Donald W. Cavrulhen, Student Faster Sunday School at 9 30 a m Worship service at 10 15 a. in. Sermon theme: “Busy Overmuch.” ICE-COAL-COLD STORAGE Hillside Ice Company North Patterson Street FRANK BANKS presents his famous Alabama Aces ELEVEN ARTISTS appearing at. HECLA PARK SATURDAY, JULY 4th DANCING— 8-12 ADMISSION—SI.OO 7 Miles East of Belief onto on Route 220 Campus Saddle School IN REAR OF HOTEL and THEATRES Horseback Riding Gentle Horses and Free Instructions 51-00 PER HOUR 12-HOUR TICKET $lO Make Reservations Phone 9799 Miotographic . u Headquarters — FOR KODAK DEVELOPING and PRINTING—FILMS— PORTRAITS —By Appointment \ The ’P ENN QTATE XT hoto Chop 2X2 East College Avenue State College, Pa. Made to Measure CLOTHES Patterns and Styles of Distinction Smith’s Tailor Shop Cleaning Pressing Repairing 110 EAST BEAVER A friendly welcome 13 extended to all visitors. Faith Reformed Church Albrrt S. Aaendorf, Pastor Church School at 9.30. Special class for summer session students. Subject: “The International Sunday School Lessons.” Morning Worship at 10:45. We extend a cordial welcome to worship with us. Our Lady of Victory Chapel Fathir S O O'Hanlon *' Sunday—Early Moss at 8 a. m. Late Mass at 10 a. m. 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