1896.] In our own—the Keystone State—we have an opportunity of bringing the State College more prominently before the people of the State through a crack military organization than through any other means. Our attendance as the guard of honor at the inauguration of the present Governor should have been only a precursor of the future participation in State ceremonies. Let the students lend themselves to the spirit of the thing. Take an interest in it for the time being when on the drill, ground. Let them carry them selves in a soldierly manner, and before we know it we will have an organization which will win credit for the institution. Pardon the length, dear Editor, there is one more point. Would not a more dressy uniform tend to increase the interest in drill? The present uniform is too much like that of the militia or that of the Orphans' School. Or, if the blouse were more of a dress affair, would not the better appearance increase the pride of the students? These are only the humble opinions of a looker-on, but they are given from a deep regard for the welfare of the institution. IN this age of miracles, Bucknell has won finally the honor for which she has for so many long years fought. Often about to give up in utter despair, again 'taking courage she at last has gained great credit. For it was greatly to her credit to defeat State. State with her enviable reputation. State with her great record of notable conquests. State who so overwhelmed Lafayette, who now in this year of miracles has defeated Univ. of Penn., the wonder of last year, against whom only three college teams scored, old State being one. Yes, that victory means a great deal to Bucknell. But it means infinitely more to State. It means that every loyal student has already enlisted himself in a movement which will result in placing State far above any height she has ever yet attained, not only in foot ball, but in all branches of athletics. Let every .Man do his duty, to his Alma Mater. Praise her! Use printer's ink! Keep your eyes open! And we will have next year, with the co-operation of the faculty and the return of pros perous times—now assured—one of the greatest teams that ever Editorial. Yours, X. Y. Z.
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