FIAT LUX
A PAPER ABOUT THEMSELVES, PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF ALFRED UNIVERSITY
VOL. X ALFRED, N. Y., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1922 NO. 8
THIEL WILL PRESENT, 1926 AGAIN CHAM-
STRONG OPPOSITION Varsity Confident of Victory
The Varsity will face another tough battle this week when it lines up against the fast and heavy Thiel ma- chine Saturday afternoon at Green- ville, Pa.
Thiel has a fast, heavy, well-season- ed squad. The line is probably much heavier from end to end than the Al- fred line. The back field is fast and experienced. The Greenville gridsters have also developed this year a well oiled and smooth-working hard-hitting machine. Steam-roller tactics as well as trick plays are used by the Penn- sylvania lads, thus the Alfred line as well as the back field will have to be constantly on guard if Thiel is kept from scoring.
So far this year the Lutherans have had extraordinary success, having been defeated only by Carnegie Tech. Buf- falo bowed to Thiel 15 to 3, and Ge- neva, last year's champion of the class B colleges in Pennsylvania, fell before the Thielensions 28-3.
The foregoing facts fully emphasize the point that Alfred has a battle on her hands. Despite the fact that the purple squad is somewhat crippled a result of the last two games she will take a strong and fighting aggrega- tion to Greenville, and with an or- dinary amount of good fortune will put a bad kink in the Thiel winning streak.
FIRE THREATENS NEW LAB
Hot Tar Spreads Blaze
DAMAGES SLIGHT
An uncommon fire starting from the outside damaged the new laboratory building last Thursday morning. Mr.
Fenner's men were boiling tar close to the back of the building when the wooden plug of the boiler burned our and let the hot tar escape. Catch- ing fire, the tar ran rapidly, spreading the flames over the rubbish and the back of the building. Fearing the fire would get up under the building to the joists, the men poured water on the inside. Fire on the outside and water on the inside broke many windows but saved the joists. An alarm was put in but all aid was un- necessary by the time the "fire force"
arrived. The building was not yet insured. The damage amounted to 62 broken windows, a blackened build- ing which was easily cleaned, and the loss of 25 gallons of tar.
There was also some injury to the unwieldy fire cart on its head-long rush to the fire. This remarkable and demoniac engine for fire prevention has an impish aversion for the middle of the road. By the time it reached Bab- cock Hall it took to the by paths head over heels,—result: one acid can broken, a wheel sprung, and an in- jured pride. Treatment in Alfred Blacksmith shop.
PIONS
Freshmen Trounce Ag Victors 26-0
MOORE '26 STARS
To hold the undisputed champion- ship of Alfred University the college freshmen need only defeat the win- ners of the Junior-Senior game next Friday, having defeated the Ag School champions last Friday 26-0 and the college Sophomores 6-0 earlier in the year.
Two of the four touchdowns in last Friday's game came as the result of the terrific line plunging of Moore, the Freshman. In the last quarter Moore broke through the Ag line and ran thirty yards for final score.
The sensation of the contest was a forward pass from Blair to Welch who snatching the oval out of the air, raced thirty-five yards for a touchdown.
Line up:
Ags Frosh L. E.
Humphrey Welch L. T.
Walker Clark L. G.
Wilkie Martin C.
Lang Copeland R. G.
Cordukes Peterson R. T.
Richards DeMayo, Shepard R. E.
McClure Babcock Q. B.
Anderson Blair L. H. B.
Schoefer Coots R. H. B.
Crandall Phipps F. B.
Weaver Moore
CAMPUS PERSONALS
Mr. Field is visiting Prof. Colgan.
President Davis attended the In- auguration of the new chancellor of Syracuse last week.
Prof. Seidlin was in New York at- tending the meeting of American Academy of Science last week.
Dean Titsworth addressed the Home- School League at Waverly today.
On Friday Dean Titsworth is to deliver two lectures before the Bath Teachers' Conference.
On Wednesday, Nov. 27, Mrs. Mix will read in the English room from 5 to 6.
Mrs. Anderson of Paterson, N. J., is visiting her son Frank.
Chapel services Wednesday will be a song service.
Elzora Claire, by a majority vote, was elected manager of the girls' basketball team.
Alvin Dunbar of the class of '25, has been elected manager of Movies for the year 1922-23.
FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 1922
Sept. 22—Alfred 28, Mechanics In- stitute 0.
Sept. 30—Alfred 0, Bucknell Univer- sity 41.
Oct. 7—Alfred 0, Westminster 0.
Oct. 13—Alfred 6, St. Bonaventure 7.
Oct. 21—Alfred 6, Buffalo 0.
Oct. 28—Alfred 0, Hamilton 0.
Nov. 3—Alfred 17, Niagara 0.
Nov. 10—Alfred 14, St. Francis Col- lege 0.
Nov. 18—Alfred 7, Allegheny College 33 Nov. 25—Thiel College
at Greenville, Pa.
CHAPEL BELL TO RING In response to an editorial published in a recent issue of the Fiat, Pres.
Davis announced last Wednesday morning in assembly that the chapel bell would be rung every school-day morning at ten minutes to eight.
H A R R I E R S D E F E A T BUCKNELL
Alfred X Country Runners Make Great Showing
LIMIT SCORE
Finishing the course eight abreast,
"Doc" Ferguson's hill and dale run- ners defeated Bucknell by the highest possible score 15 to 40 in the face of what was believed by many to be cer- tain defeat, last Friday afternoon.
Making all due allowances, for the weakness of the Pennsylvania team which was composed mostly of new men, who were running their first race on a course which is much more hilly than that of Bucknell, the per- formance of the Alfred men is still remarkable.
Although the visiting team which had suffered from the long and tire- some trip of the day before, soon found itself left far in the lurch. Neverthe- less the Pennsylvania lads stuck doggedly and all finished with great spirit though several minutes behind the Alfred team.
The runners finished in the follow- ing order: 1. Cole (A), 2. Lyons (A), 3. Smith (A), 3. Wood (A), 3. Navin (A), Werner (B), McNutt (B), Ware (B), Massina (B), Hendrickson (B).
ALFRED BOWS TO ALLEGHENY
Pennsylvania Team Outclasses Purple LOBAUGH RUNS 90 YARDS FOR TOUCHDOWN
Fighting against the heavier and faster Allegheny eleven, the Purple and Gold warriors escaped a white wash by scoring a touchdown in the last thirty seconds of play in their annual gridiron clash, at Meadville, last Saturday. Score 33-7.
Cocky and confident from their recent string of victories, the Mead- ville boys played a fast, snappy game.
The line was powerful and the back- field fast. The wonderful line inter- ference and Pitt system of criss-cross completely smothered Alfred's ends and tackles, at times. In all, the Allegheny eleven presented the smoothest working machine that the varsity has faced this season. Play- ing the game every minute, they were out to pile up a score.
Except for the first quarter, the Al- fred gridders played an excellent de- fensive game. With the score 20 to 0 against them at the end of the open- ing quarter, Alfred fought the Alle- ghenlans bitterly for each yard. More than once the powerful Allegheny eleven came to a halt as they neared Alfred's goal line. With R. Campbell, Robinson and Fraser out of the game early in the first half and Ahern, Mc- Mahon anr Johnson out in the second half, this defense was all the more re- markable. Outclassed completely, they did all that an Alfred team could do, they fought.
In the last two minutes of play, Al- legheny in an attempt to put another touchdown across, began to hurl for- ward passes. After two of these had been broken up, Lobaugh, standing on Alfred's ten yard line intercepted the
third pass and aided by fast inter- ference, carried the ball ninety yards tor Alfred's sole counter.
Alfred's only sign of offensive oc- curred following the kick-off after Al«
legheny's third touchdown. By the i old shoestring play, McConnell hurled a long forward pass to Bliss who
• carried the oval forty yards before be- ing downed. Here, unable to advance the ball by rushing, Alfred attempted a forward pass which Allegheny in- tercepted.
While the team suffered several minor injuries, nothing of a serious [ nature is reported.' The entire squad will be in shape for the Thiel game, i Saturday.
Allegheny Alfred The line up:
L. E.
Towner Bliss L. T.
Kerr Gardner L. G.
Woly Frazer C.
Fuller Robinson It. G.
Wright Stannard R. T.
Byham Johnson R. E.
Judd McMahon Q. B.
Morley E. Campbell L. H. B.
Weaver R. Campbell R. H. B.
Seybold Ahern F. B.
Dahl McConnell
ATHLETIC COUNCIL NOTES
Freshmen To Play in Hornell Thanksgiving Day
This is the first time in years that the Freshmen have proved a real suc- cess on the gridiron. Owing to this fact, Director Champlin has scheduled a game with Hornell High School for Thanksgiving day to be played at the Maple City Park in Hornell. Al- though this is contrary to the rules of the Athletic Association, it has been decided that the game shall be played as previously arranged.
It is hoped that the Freshmen will continue their success and come through the season with a clean slate, also that every member of the Uni->
versity present during the vacation, will witness the game and root the yearlings to victory.
The mass meeting before the Thiel game will be held on Wednesday, the 22d instead of Thursday on account of a theater party which will be held by the Klan Alpine, in Hornell on Thurs- day evening.
DEAN TITSWORTH READS Last Wednesday afternoon in the English room in Kanakadea Hall, Dean Titsworth read some selections from Herman Melville's "Moby Dick." As a "curtain raiser," he chose a chapter from "Light Interviews with the Shades," a recently published work of Robert W. Jones, son of Dr. Jones, of Hornell.
The passages from "Moby Dick"
were presented in a sympathetic man- ner, and all those who were fortunate enough to hear the Dean's interpreta- tion of them, could not fail to be im- pressed by the power and strength of the author.
FIRST NUMBER OF ENTERTAIN- MENT COURSE
The first number of the Alfred Com- munity Entertainment course was pre- sented Nov. 14 by the delightful char- acter portrayalist and story-teller, Roseltha Knapp Breed. She received unusual response from the audience.
Her program consisted of intimate and vivid character sketches of real people of many different types—both humorous and pathetic, both children and those other children called grown*
ups. Her pleasing personality, her realistic and humorous portrayals, her histrionic ability make her popular as an entertainer and dramatic imperson- ator.
ALFRED CERAMIC GUILD The Ceramic Guild of Alfred, under the management of Miss Laura Still- man, is getting ready for its annual Christmas sale in December. There will be an attractive variety of bowls, flower holders, vases, and jars for sale. Orders are now being taken for pieces especially desired, and it is suggested that any further orders be given within the next week in order to have them filled for Christmas.
An exhibit from the School includ- ing an exquisitely fine group by Prof.
Binns, has gone to the Normal School at Oswego, N. Y. At the Smithsonian Lnstitute Museum in Washington, D, C, some of the work of several of the members of the Ceramic Guild is being shown, and it is hoped that the annual fall-winter exhibit of the New York Society of Craftsmen in the Art Center, New York City, will in- clude some of the work produced here in Alfred. By keeping in touch with as many as possible of the organize tions promoting the production of' Arts and Crafts, the members of the Guild are stimulated by the work of others,, and become acquainted with the field they enter after graduation.
The Guild Council this year includes Mary Irish as president, C. Fredora Moore as treasurer, and Anna Merrill, Catherine Neuweisinger, Evelyn Ten- nyson, Ruth Whitford, and Clarice Davis.
THE POULTRY, EGG, FRUIT AND POTATO SHOW
Last Wednesday and Thursday was the scene of Ag School's most success- ful shows in a number of years. Ex- cellent exhibits of all produce and stock were shown in the basement, first and second floor with an over- flow egg show in the Library. The fruit show was probably the most at- tractive of all, having a large and colorful exhibit from different sec- tions of the Ontario Fruit Belt. S. J.
Kirkpatrick, a former student, sent in nine bushels of apples and pears for exhibition and after the show, Pres.
Davis was given a bushel, the Ag Fac- ulty got some fruit, about a half bushel a piece and the rest of Kirkpatrick's exhibit was distributed among the stu- dents at Friday's Assembly. A unique feature of the egg show was the plates of eggs showing the market grades of eggs and the current prices. This ex- hibit was prepared by the Poultry Marketing class under the direction of Prof. Geo. S. Robinson. The potato show was well represented as was also the poultry show. Dr. E. V.
Hardenburg gave a lecture on pota- toes, Prof. Oskamp on fruit for the home orchard, and Prof. Powell gave two talks on poultry. All three of these men are connected with the State College at Cornell. This year's show was a great success and well attended and all members of the Fac- ulty and students who helped are to be congratulated.
DOMESTIC SCIENCE GIRLS HOLD A FUNERAL
Thursday morning at Assembly a public funeral was held in Ag Hall.
Dame Drudgery was the "corpse" and the girls were the "pall bearers."
Bringing the corpse in on a stretcher, a funeral song was sung over Dame Drudgery's body and then she was borne out of the hall to the tune of a funeral dirge. The girls came back after the burial and gave a song on the different jobs of house work, such as sweeping the floor, washing the windows, baking and sewing. Mrs.
Clarke was in charge of the funeral, Miss Titsworth assisting. Preceding the funeral services, Miss Titsworth and Ethel Burdette sang a duet. The Domestic Science girls are: Gladys Kinyon, Elma Terry, Genevieve Mar- tiny, Edna Weaver, Eleanor Weaver, Ethel Burdette, Vera Lake and Doris Clarke. All of the program was ex- ceptionally good and the girls are to be congratulated as well as Mrs. Clarke and Miss Titsworth for the originality of their program.
BENNY VOLK ENTERTAINS AT ASSEMBLY
Prof. Wingate brought our old col- lege friend, Benny, over to play last Monday at assembly. Benny's "rep"
as a violinist is not new to those who have attended Assembly dances, and other occasions where he and his or-
| chestra have played. His program was well arranged and no flaws could
Choice of a Career
From the Yale News
THE NJNETY-FOUR
Someone, probably an insurance agent, was quoted recently as saying that from the mass of one hundred college graduates one individual only rose to the Polo and butler class, peril- ously near the top of the financial lad- der. Five others became comfortably off and found themselves after twenty years at the small yacht and chauffeur stage. The other ninety-four presum- ably congregate in the great section of the American people who drive their own Buicks to the golf club. In other words, dreaming about being a rich man is one thing, and making the grade is "something else again."
Yet the ninety-four presumably work just as hard as the sumptuous six. Their business is the axis on which a small and uninteresting world revolves. They have become devotees of the dollar and when that fickle deity deserts, have nowhere else to turn. Jammed in a dull, straight rut of business they can never leave the road and jump the fence into finer fields of life. This, then, is the portion of ninety-four men out of every hundred now on the campus.
The answer to the problem lies in the proper choice of a career.
Between now and Commencement we shall have something to offer on the subject of "Careers." Watch for the space with the Famous Signature.
"LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY^
or BOSTON. MASSACHUSETTS
be picked in his playing. It is sin- cerely hoped that Benny will come over and play again before the year is over and he is lost sight of altogether.
Prof. Wingate accompanied at the piano.
Clifford Cone '21 was in town dur- ing the Ag exhibits.
"Bill" Newcomb '22, and wife were in town last Thursday attending the annual Ag exhibits. Bill brought a load of Addison High School boys up for the potato show.
TAU SIGMA ALPHA
(Ag Girls' Club) .
"Billy" Ames spent the week-end with Julia Lain at her home in Hor- nell.
Misses Edythe Spalding and Ruth Kinyon returned to their homes at Middleport, N. Y., Monday, much to the sorrow of Si Brookins.
Mrs. Fred Batty visited her daugh- ter Margaret at the Morton House last Monday evening.
Betty Stow and Gay Kinyon at- tended the cattle show at Hornell last Wednesday. No stock was bought.
Mrs. William Newcomb of Addison was a guest of Tau Sigma Alpha at luncheon on Thursday.
The Domestic Science girls are be- coming very proficient in the art of cooking. Their latest achievement is the substitution of apple sauce for cream in coffee by one of the best known of the Department.
The High Schools judging teams were treated to a surprise and a feast last Thursday noon by the Domestic Science girls. An excellent luncheon was served and prepared by the girls.
About forty were served. So Brookins was observed loking around the third floor for the best cook after the lunch- eon and was discovered washing dishes in the same pan with one of the most popular girls. Who is she?
DIRECTOR CHAMPLIN SPEAKS AT C. L. C. A.
Sunday evening, Nov. 12th, Director Champlin spoke to the Christian As- sociation on "Citizenship." He gave some very good advice, as to our duties as citizens and told just what those duties should be. He said that we should be of some benefit to our home communities and aid in seeing that every boy and girl had the benefit of more than a high school education.
Our laws are not adequate in education and there are still many things to be done, towards giving every boy and girl a proper education, regardless of social class. He also stated that an other one of our duties was to get to the polls and cast our vote as citizens no matter what the election was held for, because that is one of the duties of a rea lAmerican citizen. He said that while in school, we should begin to prepare ourselves as future citizens and that every citizen has certain duties, both socially and politically and should contribute something to his community.
BUSINESS DIRECTORY
THETA THETA CHI
Misses Mary Mead and Avis Pratt were guests at dinner Tuesday even- ing.
Florence Luhrs was a guest at din- ner Thursday evening.
Mrs. Wesbecher spent the week-end at Morgan Hall.
Miss Landwehr was a guest of Mrs.
Seid'Iin at dinner Wednesday.
Beatrice Hunt and Delora Sanford were in Hornell Thursday.
Miss Sanford was a guest of Lillian Martin at dinner Thursday.
Ethel Hayward and Joyce Baldwin were in Hornell Saturday.
Betty Robie was in Cuba this week- end.
Margaret Kinney has been quite ill recently.
Winnifred Stout visited the Hall last week.
New books received at the library:
"Iva Paine" by Etta Greenapple; "She and the Shiek" by Ritta'Lotta Bosh.
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FIAT LUX
Published weekly by tlie students of Alfred University
Alfred, N. Y., November 21, 1922
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lloyd N. Lanphere '23 ASSOCIATE EDITORS
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"Library, a place appropriated for holding a collection of books kept for use and not for merchandise. It may also be a study," says Webster's In- ternational Dictionary, Let's look over the definition. "A place appro- priated." yes., our library represents an appropriation of at least $70,000, "for holding a collection of books" — no comment, "for use and not for mer- chandise"—a tremendously significant phrase.
To whom it may concern—and it concerns every student and repre- sentative of Alfred University—the library of Alfred has become, or will become if present conditions prevail, a place not where books may be used but as an empty vault where books may have been. Do you know that students and even some members of the faculty violate the honor system daily when they "sneak out" books without having them properly cat- alogued? Do you know that those same persons are committing a theft and a serious one? What are they stealing? Why, time and twine at Alfred are as limited as the proverbial hen's teeth,—labor—it takes much work and trouble to find books which aren't—, money—each book costs on an average of one dollar, while many tomes cannot be replaced for love of money; it is not necessary to enumer- ate further. Carelessness, you say, yes but it's a dangerous kind of care- lessness. Do you want to allow people in your own private libraries, who have a'careless habit of allowing your books to accompany them out and away? Should a score of people suf- fer for one person's "carelessness?"
Again what's the use of paying a capable librarian if you don't respect the rights of his office?
Every book has a card index num- ber. What for? Why to keep the history books from becoming too in- timate with the books on philosophy or natural science. When the li- brarian goes for a book he naturally
expects to find it or at least ascertain who has it. If you "forget" to get
"signed up" for a book, who besides yourself knows where it is?
For the use of all students reserve shelves are placed in the library, set aside for particular departmental work. Reserve books are placed on these shelves for use. Perhaps a dozen students will need the same book. When one "careless" student wilfully sneaks a reserve book out how can the rest of the class get the assignment?
Lamentable it is that the librarian cannot act as a police force and patrol the precincts of the library on the lookout for absent?minded students who hurry away with reserve books and others without leaving a hint as to their whereabouts. But, you say, Alfred has the Honor System. Then why not maintain it? Report all cases of violation of library rules. After someone has been forbidden to enter or use the library, will the rest of us cease to be careless? Why have an Honor System that won't work in the library as well as in the class room?
Suppose each student appoints himself a committee of one to help pre- serve the dignity, the worth, the use of that institution so necessary to every- one—the building set aside as a non- merchandised establishment.
A STUDENT.
FACULTY FROLIC
It is rumored about town that the Hippodrome with its spectacle of bril- liant scenic effects and entertaining actors has nothing- on the gala dress of the Agricultural barn as it was decked out for the faculty frolic last Saturday evening.
It comes to us at second hand that never in the history of the University has the faculty enjoyed such a spirit ed romp in which all members of the teaching staff from the oldest to the youngest have been able to cast aside the mask of professorial dignity and indulge in such a delightful session of sheer fun.
Many participated in the faculty blowing contest and there was a dis- tinct hush, followed by a long roll of applause when the prizes were award- d to the champion blowers. Another feature of the evening was the joust- ing contest in which long rows of faculty members faced each other on saw horses and trotted out gallantly on their steeds into the lists awaiting the blast of the horn immediately up- on which followed one of the warmest ncounters on record since the days when the Black Knight stormed up that unsurmountable hill from the top of which beamed forth the much covet- ed castle of Chalucet. The ladies present seemed to feel that there was a humor to the situation much the same as did those ladies who attended the great mortal combats of the days of Claudius. It must be we are totter- ing on the brink of a terrible period of abject decadeance, for the members of the fair sex to view with glee such a glory contest. The noble knights vied with each other in their feats of physical strength, but the only trouble was they had no helmets and several received most excruciating blows upon their konks and were forced to retreat to the far side of the lists rubbing their alabaster domes and mumbling virile ejaculations as they cantered off on their steeds. The excitement became so tense and the gregarious and convivial instinct so highly de- veloped, that one of the fair ladies, fairly reeling with excitement and hysterical laughter, slipped from her moorings, tearing her wearing apparel, and spilling her glass of cider as she slid to the floir of the court (the barn, spouting a stream of nectaric cider into the ethereal atmosphere like a sperm whale.
The record time for the peanut con- test was 2-58. The winner of the prize in this contest pushed a peanut with his nose the entire length of the barn
rloor in this record time.
This event had no sooner closed when several members of the company burst out upon the floor from the dress- ing room attired in beautiful folk- dance costumes, and the cheering thereafter for the next few minutes was immense. Then came the first primitive dance—a most aesthetic little skit—the folk-dance of Dahom- me, Africa. It was a very natural and most graceful little thing .savor- ing of real art and nature. The dances of all nations followed. It was an edu- cational, instructive and above all in- teresting program. The Hawaiian dance of the Muses and the Dahomme dance, won the prizes. These were executed with perfection by two of the most charming members of the faculty. No tea was poured, but cider was drunk in abundance.
The ceiling was aranged in| fan vaulting and mid-way down the nave of the barn was unveiled a most gorg- eous and sumptuous electrical organ upon which were played all the latest hits in songdom, while the members of the party frisked across the flor on roller skates, as many happy hours sped by.
After this had gone on for some time, one of the members who had been out in the transept at the re- freshment stand lumbered in the hall where all was merriment and drum- med on one of the chairs in order to gain the attention of the gathering.
Reaching his hand into his pocket he said, "How much is the National Debt—I'll pay it." A most enjoyable evening was had and everyone went to his home, happy.
NO BASEBALL!
Sometime in the past an editorial was published in the Fiat concerning Baseball. It contended that Baseball should be considered seriously this year before it was outcast, as a varsity sport.
At a meeting of the Athletic Council last Wednesday evening, it was decided to leave Baseball out of the list of Varsity sports for this year for the following reasons: 1. The Baseball season in Alfred is necessarily a short one because of weather conditions.
2. Because of Track coming at the same time, conflects would be numer- ous. 3. No collegiate games could be scheduled at this late hour for this year. 4. Ten colleges in this district do not play Baseball at all. 5. Last but not least,- the strain on the financial end of the Association would be a great one, since expenses will run higher this year because of the addition of Cross Country Running, also because much money has been expended In football equipment and other necessary supplies.
Regardless of the fact that many of the councillors are ardent baseball fans and admirers, it was decided to count baseball out of this year's sports, for the foregoing reasons.
It is hoped this decision of the Coun- cil will not create much dissatisfaction among the students after a study of this field has been accomplished.
T. J. AHERN.
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"We want your business if we can save you money
LEAHY'S
152 Main St. HORNELL, N. Y.
THE NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL OF CLAY-WORKING AND C E R A M I C S
AT ALFRED UNIVERSITY
Courses in Ceramic Engineering and Applied Art
Young men and women who are looking for interesting work should ask for Catalogue
CHARLES P. BINNS, Director
ic Theatre
The Home of Good Photo Plays HORNELL
CLOTHES SPEAK FOR YOU
They say you have good taste, take a pride in your appearance, are "up and coming."
Overcoats you'll be proud of
$22.50 and Up
Newest style Suits for Men Fall Suits and Young Men
$25 $20
Star Clothing House
HORNELL'S FINEST CLOTHING HOUSE
New York State School of Agriculture
at
ALFRED UNIVERSITY Three year Agricultural Course Two year Home Economics Course One year Home Economies Course One year Rural Teachers' Course
Catalogue and further particulars sent upon request.
Address,
A. E. CHAMPLIN, Director.
FIRST POEM OF CONTEST IS SUBMITTED
The following is the first poem to be submitted to the Fiat editor in this year's contest. Ten dollars 'will be awarded for the best poem of the year.
The judges are to be Dean Titsworth, Prof. Binns and Dr. Adamec. As it is desirable that the name of the author be unknown to the judges, all poems shall be submitted to the Fiat editor:
MADEMOISELLE
You're as pretty as flowers that bloom in June,
Your manner's as light as beams from the moon,
Mademoiselle.
Your smile has tiny nooks of charm, Many people it could disarm,
But—oh—does it do no harm, Mademoiselle?
Your blushing cheeks are soft and round,
A lovelier face could scarce be found, Mademoiselle.
Your sweet, blue eyes are large and dark,
Your merry glances men may mark, But is there one tender spark,
Mademoiselle?
Your rippling hair is rich and bright, Your pearly brow would an artist de-
light,
Mademoiselle.
Your lips are a roseate hue,
They're full and perfect and winsome, too,
But—oh—are they true, Mademoiselle?
You were meant for laughter and for play,
Made to dance the hours away, Mademoiselle.
No real love your heart can sever, You're as fickle as airy zephyrs ever, But more than frivolous?—Never!
Mademoiselle.
19 2 «• KODAK, AS YOU GO
KODAK
P i c t u r e s a b o u t the campus—'your class- mates, for example, with theirsnugsombreros that grow smaller with each rain—are fun to make now and grow priceless in your senior year.
You know, of course, that the folks back home would appreciate the story-telling pictures you can send them.
Picture making the Kodak way is easy and enjoyable.
Come in and we '11 show you.
Autographic Kodaks
$6.50 up
A. A. SHAW & SON Alfred, N. Y.
ALUMNI
What's the matter with the Alumni?
They're all right, Who's all right?
Part of the Alumni, Who says so?
We do.
Who are we?
Alfred Alumni Way back to '76.
Here are some of the alumni who are trying to help Alfred make her name greater. Those from out-of- town who attended last Friday's, Nov.
10, football game were: Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Nichols, Chester Feig, Hon. and Mrs. J. J. Merrill, Clifford Chase, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter King, Dr. Bliss, and daughter, Carl Hopkins, Fred Whitford, Ruth Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Har- rington, Miss Kinney, Mr. Newton.
Many of these people don't miss a game played in Alfred, and we surely can call them loyal.
Our only means of continued com- munication among the alumni is through the Fiat Lux. How many of us help support it? We know of at least one instance where the sample copy of the Fiat was sent to an alum- nus of about twenty years ago who without a word or murmur sent the required amount of money for subscrip- tion. How much do you suppose he
gets out of the Fiat? At least he is an Alfred helper. Are you one? Help out by contributing articles for the alumni page, by attending football and basketball games, by subscribing for the Fiat Lux. Don't be a back num- ber by not boosting Alfred and its alumni.
Mr. and Mrs. Latimer Steele were in town over the week-end.
Miss Iola Lanphere came for the Delta Sig dinner Nov. 11, and the first Assembly dance Saturday evening.
THAT SCORE BOARD
Students and townspeople are all pleased at the revival of the custom of ringing the chapel bell. Now if something could be done with the score board!
BRICK
Mildred Faulstick, A. U. '22, was the guest of Marion Woodward this week- i end.
Seven of the Brick girls went to Hornell Tuesday night to hear Harry Lauder.
The presidents of the Christian As- sociations gave an informal party for the Cabinets and those who had help-
; ed in the recent drive, in the under- class parlors on Wednesday evening.
; Everyone reported a very enjoyable time.
Broadway Underselling Store
66 Broadway Phone 667 Hornell, N. Y.
SECOND
ANNIVERSARY
Nov. 16-24
8 Days SALE Nov. 16-24 8 Days
Men's Khaki Breeches
$1.98
Spiral Puttees
89c
U.S. Army Sweat Shirts
$1.39
Men's All-wool Angora Mufflers
$1.95
Men's Ingrain Heather Hose
29c
Gillette Blades
85c
dozen Leather Revers-
ible Coats
$19.50
Jazz-Bo Ties Grenadines
35c
girl's Riding 'Breeches
2.29 and up
Tailor-made Broadcloth Sailor
Middies
$6.45
These Middies sold as high as $18 Girl's Wool and Tweed Knickers
3.98 and 4.45
Leather Hand Bags
$3.95
Thermos Bottles
$1.00
Sheep-lined Coats 3-4 Length, 4 Pockets
Belted
11.45
Fur-lined Coats same as above
very dressy
14.45
Men's Wool Button Breeches
$3.50
The U. S. Army Wool Shirts
$3.45
Camel Hair Golf Hose
$2.19
Men's Bathrobes
$3.89
Durham-Duplex Safety Razor
39c
Gem
59c
Gillette
89c
Leather Puttees
$3.50
Heavy All-wool Slipovers
all colors
$8.00
BROADWAY
UNDBRSBLLING
STORE
THE ARMY STORE
A L F R E D U N I V E R S I T Y
A modern, well equipped standard Col- lege, with Technical Schools Buildings, Equipments and Endow-
ments aggregate over a Million Dollars
Courses in Liberal Arts, Sciences, En- gineering, Agriculture, Home Eco-
nomics, Music and Applied Art Faculty of 44 higihly trained special-
ists, representing 25 principal American Colleges
Total Student Body over 450. College!
Student Body over 725. College Freshman Class 1922—96 Combines high class cultural with
technical and vocational training Social and Moral Influences good
Expenses moderate
Tuition free in Engineering, Agricul- ture, Home Economics and Applied
Art
For catalogues and other information, address
BOOTHB C. DAVIS, Pres.
HARDWARE
The place to buy WELSHBACH MANTLES
GLOBES and SHADES
E. E. FENNER & SON
WE ARE GLAD TO SERVE YOU
REGULAR DINNERS REGULAR SUPPERS
LUNCHES ICE CREAMS
SODAS CANDIES
CIGARS TOBACCO
STUDENT'S CANDY SHOP
F o r F i n e P h o t o g r a p h s
THE TAYLOR STUDIO
122 Main St. HORNELL, N. Y.
ALFRED-ALMOND-HORNELL AUTO-BUS
A. M.
8:30
12:00
ALFRED Leave
P. M.
1:30 Arrive 6 00
P. M.
7:00
11:15
HORNELL Leave A. M. P. M. P. M:
11:00 9:15
5:15 *10:30 Arrive 2:15 7:45
*10:30 P. M. trip leaving Hornell runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only.
On Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Bus will leave Alfred at 6:05 P. M. instead of 7:00 P. M. to connect with Wellsville Bus for Hornell.
Bus leaving Alfred at 8:30 A. M. and 1:30 P. M. connects at Alfred Station with Bus for Andover and Wellsville.
HORNELL-ALLEGANY TRANSPORTATION CO.
B. S. BASSETT
KUPPENHEIMER GOOD CLOTHES WALK-OVER & MARSHALL SHOES
THE BEST IN
Clark's
A. J.
THE LINE OF EATS at
Restaurant
CLARK, Prop.
Tattle d Rockwell Company
HORNELL NEW YORK
