ARTICLE VIII ARTICLE VIII
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Time of outgoing malls
8 :20 A. M. 1 :40 P. M. 4 :50 P. M.
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10 :15 A. M. 3 :15 P. M.
'l'he afternoon mail not due Saturday until 6 :30. On Sunday mail arrives at 10 :15 A. M .. and leaves at 4 :50 P. M.
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General
Athletics
Athletics are the spice of college life.
Without them there is little to keep up col- lege spirit at Alfred or any other College.
AtI11etics do not pay finandally. yet for the good of the College they must be kept up by the students. Successful tellms are the best physical training department a college can have.
It is the duty of all to support athletics and of everyone who can, to get on tbe field lind do his part to make the season su('·
cessful. J!'oothaIl, baseball, basketball, ten.
nis and track are played 11 ere. Nearly everyone Is capable of taking up at least one of the above forms of exercise and SilOUld show his spirit by trying out for the teams.
A departure in athletics was witnessed in the year 1915-16, when the hitherto separate athletic Interests of the college and agricultural departments were com- bined into an all-university association.
Under the new arrangement. athletics Ilr!' controlled by the Athletic Council, con-
sisting of twelve concHors; Itwo upper elassmen-one a man and one a woman- a nd two underclassmen f1'om each of Col- lpge, Ceramic School and Agricultural SchooL The Council formulates tile gen- eral policy to be pursued, with suggestions from the faculty committee, while the ex- e('ution of the plans is effected by the gradu- lite manager, who has hroad powers. lender the graduate manager are managers and Ilssistants, elected by the Council for work in specified sports,
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Il'inancial support Is secured througb memhershlp payment of dues and receipts from games, althouglJ the amount from all sources is not sufficient to prevent hamper- ing our athletics. Every college student becomes a member of the association upon payment of his tuition bill, whicb includes nn athletic tax of $3.00 a year, making all bona fide members with all rights to hold office under the association's supervIsion.
By vote of its student body, Agricultural School aas('sses itself.
Football
is the college game. It is possible for a small college with the proper spirit to get out a winning football team. This has been proven at Alfred. With the students all pulling togetber and each one doing his share it will be possible for Alfred to have more winning teams this year. Come out freshmen and try for the team.
Tennis
The Interest in tennis has been greatly increased this last year. Two courts have ueen placed in ('xcellent condition and four more wlII soon he ready. Every year a tournament is held which creates great '"terest.
I nterclass Track Meet Interclass day gives every one an oppor- tunity to sbow bis class spirit and to win his class numerals if he failed to do SO by playing on tbe class teams. Great Interest ie. sbown when all tbe classes meet and c(.mpete with eacb other for supremacy on tbe track and field.
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Interscholastic Day
For tbe last eleven years. Alfred has held un interscbolastic track meet at wblcb hlgb
s~bools from central and western New York and Pennsylvania bave been representl\d.
Greater interest is shown in this event esch year and large- crowds come a great distance to see the meet. All the principal fi€'ld and track contests are held and also two prize speaking contests--one for men and one for women.
FIAT LUX
The '"Fiat Lux" is the University. pap"r, the medium througb which the news, UlI-
nouncements, strivings and attainments of tbe students are presented.
'1:he life of and the interest in the paper depends for the most part on its news value, wlIl<:-h is a function of bearty student co·operation. Report to the editors all ac- tivities of general interest, hand in -sugges- tions for editorials or articles; if a bit of news from an alumnus is received, make it possible for the subscribing alumni to knvw of it. "Flat Lux" can only live up to its name and give IIgbt to all' conc(U"nlnll Alfred througb the interest and belp of aU.
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COLLEGE SONGS AND YELLS The following are some of our songs and yells which every student should learn as soon as possible:
By the Old Steinheim A-Dreaming By the old Steinheim a-dreaming,
When the sun is" in the west, When the hiI'd notes are the sweetest.
And th e village is at rest;
When the winti is In the pine trees, Anti the Chapel bell is still, There Is rest for mind and spirit,
At this haunt upon the bill.
-Chorus-- You may -go where'er you please From tne north to southern seas, Anti yon'l! fillll no music sweeter 'l'han the wind in old pine trees;
How each restless thought it stills.
How" the heart with raptnre thrills When the green comes back in spring-
time
'1'0 the tiear old Alfreti hills.
'l.'ell us not of larger colleges With greater wealth endowed, For despite their great attractions,
Of A. U, we still are proud;
:Scarce we untierstand the reason But the very soil seems dear, Anti we always breathe the freel' 'In tbis pure, clear atmosphere.
-Chorus- Now the violet is hloomlng
And I dream the oriole calls, And m;\' heart is faint and restless
Far from classic paths and halls;
When the heart is only longing Little sympathy it finds, And 1 sigh for dear olti Alfred
And the winti among the pines.
-Chorus-
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EDNA BLISS '90.
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Alma Mater By L, 0 [landolph
Nestled away 'mM the Empire State hills, 'Neath the watch-care of sentinel pines, Where' the murmuring song of the brook
hums along,
And a favoring sun ever shines;
In.a valley so fair where the forest trees share
Dominion o'er hlllside and glen.
8tantis the pioneer college of Western New York-
Alfred, the mother of men.
-Chorus-
Hail to thee, Alfred, tbou guide of our youth, "
Sweet, benign mother, all hall J Sing on thy anthems of duty and truth;
May thy clear ringing music ne'er fail.
She was founded in tOll, cemented with
blood, .
And nurtured thro' yearnings and tears, Her treasure the hearts of brave heroes who
stood
Undaunted throughout trying years;
Earh stone was a prayer and her battle- menta there
Have mem'ries of purposes strong.
8taunch daughters and sons are her mono ument fair,
And they lift up the grateful song.
-Chorus--
Others may boast of prestige and size, Of numbers and treasure and fame;
But Alfred's pride lies In manhood's clear
,eyes, .
And womanhood's l1igh, stainless name.
Old Alfred, we say; Alfred now and for Keny?ne-;-nd Allen and Main,
And the gallant young leatier we hoilor today,
Her honor and power maintain.
-Chorus- 69
Alma Mater fl'une--Amici Where the hills of Allegany
:Stand as guardians 'round, Nestling fondly in the valley.
Lies our college town.
-Chorus-- Alfred, hall! our Alma Mater,
~'hee we'll always praise, "
:Sons and daugh tel's ever loyal, :Songs to thee we'll raise, College days will soon be over,
Far from thee we roam, But we think of thee, old Alfred,
Ever as our home.
-Chorus- Alfred hall! etc.
Ray! Ray! Song Way up in Allegany
'Neath the shade of sheltering pines, There stands a little college
That's for training noble minds, And when they get together
On the gridiron, field and track, You hear the students give their yell
And briug the victory back.
-Cborus- Oh! nay! Ray! Ray! Ray! Hay!
Hear the students yell Ray! Ray! Ray! Ray! Ray!
Notes of victory tell,
Oh ! Ray! Ray! Ray! Ray! Ray!
Better move along When you hear the students
Shlg their Ray! Hay! song.
Oh here's the little college That will help you do your best.
Her girls are true, her men are strong, They always stand the test, And when they get together
On the gridiron, field or track, They put tlle!r shOUlders to tile wheel,
And bring the victory back.
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Victory Songs
Let 'the sons of Princeton sing in praise of old Nassau.
}I'air Harvard, Yale and Willie l'enn, with bold and pres awe;
Our love" for Alm dear, we'll pledge with loud ,
Hurrah boys for Alfred and victory.
-Chorus- Hurrah, Hip! Hip!
Hurrah, Hip! Hip!
Hurrah for old Alfred.
Hurrah, Hip! Hip!
Hurrah, Hip! Hip!
She's hale and hearty yet,
O! may her luster never fade her glory never set.
Hurrah boys, for Alfred and victory.
One long Ray yell we'll give you boys, to cheer you for the fray, We'll fly onr flags and sing our songs,
and float our colors gay.
You do your best, we'll do the rest, to help you win the day, Hurrah boys for Alfred and victory.
-Chorus·- Lang Ray
Yell
Ray! Ray! Ray! Alfred! Alfre'l!Ray! Ray! Ray! Alfred! Alfred!
Ray! Ray! Ray! Alfred! Alfred!
Team! Team! Team!
Skyrocket
Yell
:Skyrocket! !Whistle (ascendIng and descen<lIng scale) All ...••... iloom! !:loom!
Alfred ! ! !
Give 'Em the Axe (Jive 'ern the axe, the axe, the axe;
(live 'em the axe, the axe, the axe ! Where ...•...•.•.•.... ··.· .. ! Right in the nede, the neck, the neck!
Right in the neck, the neck, the neck!
There .•...••...•. , ... ! Rlckety axe, co axe, co axe Rickety axe, co hoo.
Every time we hit the line We go right through.
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