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FIAT LUX

VOL. Ill ALFRED, N. Y., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1915 NO. 13

VARSITY S H O W E D UP W E L L ALTHOUGH DEFEATED State Highway Team Defeated

Alfred 29-23 — Fast Game Marks Initial Appearance Alfred made her basketball de- but Saturday night against the fast State Highway team of Hor- nell and in the opinion of every- body the start was very aus- picious. True the State quintet trounced the Varsity 29 to 23, but it was a game where the decision was not certain until the final whistle.

A sudden and unlooked for spurt in the last ten minutes tells the story. The Varsity was' lead- ing by six points when without warning the Hornell basketball tossers took advantage of the situ- ation and before the Varsity found themselves again -the visitors were running about six points to the good. This was all done in as many minutes, but the Varsity then accelerated their speed and put a stop to the scoring. The playing from there on was fast and furious but Alfred could not overcome the lead obtained.

Hornell got the jump on the Varsity who were naturally a little bit nervous at being Al- fred's first basketball representa- tives for years and gathered two baskets before the Varsity began to tally. When Alfred began, however, they immediately took the' lead and held it until Hornell's spurt which caught the Varsity players napping and sealed their fate.

The State team, which is composed of the State Highway de- partment men of this division, with headquarters at Hornell, consists of numerous college stars and as a team is deserving of the attention of any small college fiVe in the country. It was thought by the Varsity management that the game would devi-

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WARM WAVE POSTPONES SKATING PLANS As yet the project of flooding the park, mention of which was made in last week's Fiat, has not been realized because of the warmer weather which struck Al- fred last week, but the proposi- 'ion is still alive and promises action after vacation. The students who are staying here through vacation may beat the Bassett Club to it, however, and present the returning members of lie student body with a nice sheet of ice. This will depend upon the kindness of the weather nan and the initiative of those who remain for the vacation.

FOOTBALL HONORS CONFERRED

Second Night of Fiat Fair—

Eleven First and Thirteen Second "A's"

CERAMIC INSPECTION TRIP Junior and Senior Classes To

Syracuse — Profitable Tour Director Binns and Prof. Mont- gomery accompanied by the senior and junior classes of the Ceramic School left Thursday on an inspection trip of various ceramic industries in Corning and Syracuse.

At Corning the party were luncheon guests of M. E. Gregory, after which they visited the plants of the Corning Glass Works, the Steuben Glass Works and the Corning Brick Terra Cotta & Tile C. The Corning Glass Works are producing a grade, of glass for commercial purposes, which is un- equaled in this country, and very nearly measures up to French and German products. This is the largest plant in the world and is conducted on purely technical lines, a great deal of chemical and physical research being constant- ly carried on.

The Steuben Glass Works produces a purely art product. Work in colored glass and decorated glass are their specialty, pieces of marvelous beauty being turned out. The Corning Brick, Terra Cotta & Tile Co. produces one of the best vitrified paving blocks

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Eleven first and thirteen second football letters were awarded Tuesday evening of last week at the Fiat Fair. Owing to some inexplainable reason the sweaters had not arrived, which prevented their being presented as was plan- ned ; but this did not interfere with the plan to award the letters.

These letters are the first awarded under the Athletic As- sociation, and while they cannot recompense in a material way for the time and energy spent by the fellows, it is certain that the " A " now means enough to make it worth the hard Avork this year's team gave to the game. Earle E. Burdick '16, president of the Athletic Associ- ation, presented major honors to

Captain Raymond Maure Wm. E. Buck

Howard F. Kirk Hubert D. Bliss Walter F. King John B. Cottrell

William MacClelland Alfred J. Decker

Alton B. Eells Joseph Conderman Harry A. ©oyd

Minor honor " A , " for the second team men were awarded to:

Erling E. Ayars, George Craw- ford, Winfield F. Randolph, Irv- ing Maure, Harold Eaton, R. E.

Witter, Spencer Thompson, Alton Knapp, Frank Brainard, Richard Williams, Gerald Platt, Leighton Boyes.

Honorary " A ' s " were also given to Coach Sweetland, Gradu- ate Manager Whitford. Man- ager Earle Burdick received the new managership letter and assistant manager, Stanton H. Davi and Harry Jimmerson were pre-

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FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL SUCCESS

Fiat Fair Very Popular—Excel- lent Programs Presented The Fiat Fair was a splendid success. Both evenings found the hall filled to overflowing with a generous appreciative crowd.

Many were there the two nights.

Seemingly less pretentious than that of last year, the program lost nothing by way of compari- son. Beside the two dramatic sketches, one by the agricultural school and the other by the col, lege, both of which furnished real entertainment, there was a new element added. The first public appearance of the Alfred Univer sity Glee_ Club was at the Fair.

It is easy to appreciate that the Club is still young, which, however, indicates simply that the performance on Monday evening, certainly worthy of commenda- tion, is not the end, and that finer things will be attained.

The two plays deserve equal notice for both of them entertained well. Perhaps the origin of the Tuesday night's play makes it a little the more interesting, but that simply because it was the first production to be given under

he conditions which fostered it.

It would seem that the competi- ive basis for securing footlight members, has succeeded. One ither comment, the time between the scenes of the plays has been .shortened. Although an or- chestra may successfully bridge

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SWEATERS HAVE ARRIVED After many delays, false alarms and fruitless promises the sweaters, which were won by the

•'A" men have arrived. This time it seems to be a certainty and and the fact that they have been given out would tend to warrant the Fiat making this an unquali- fied statement.

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DEMONSTRATION Hinman Co. to Have Representa-

tive Fanners' Week Prof. Pontius, who returned last Thursday from the State Dairyman's Convention held at Rochester, brings the good news that the students of the Ag School will soon be able to study the workings of a modern milking machine under the direct super- vision of one of the company's operators. The Hinman Milking Machine Co. of Oneida, N. Y., will send a special representative to Alfred during farmers' week, Feb. 22-26. This demonstrator will set up the machine in the State Dairy Barn and will explain to the students and farmers of the vicinity, the principle and scientific workings of a modern milking machine.

The Hinman Machine was chosen because of its low cost of operation and the high degree of perfection which it has reached.

It is a one unit machine, or in other words, each machine milks only one cow, which gives it many advantages over the two cow machine formally used. It is lighter, requires a smaller pail and keeps each cow's milk separate. Its price is also one which the average farmer of this locality can easily afford.

The milking machine, of which there are a large number of good makes, has been found to be en- tirely practical and is being used more each year on prominent dairy farms. Any farm which requires the work of two or more milkers will find the milking machine both economical and a great time saver. One man can easily milk twenty cows per hour with most any modern make of machine, and cases are often found of one man taking care of forty to fifty cows, but twenty cows might be called a good average.

It has been proven that, under ordinary conditions, the milking

machine is of great value in reduc- ing the bacteria count of bottled milk. Neither stable dust from the air nor dirt from the udder can get into the milk, even while changing pails. There are men who will say that hand milking is the cleaner, but any person who has been in the average dairy barn of this section quickly changes his opinion on this question.

In fact the average milk pro- ducer in this section would be the greatest gainers from a sanitary standpoint. In the modern sealed and cemented dairy barn, there is less need of a sanitary milking outfit than in the average barn of the old style. The unsatisfactory results reported will be found to come from the same cause as is found in the hand separating, careless handl- ing and infrequent washing. The students are fortunate in having such an opportunity during Farmers' Week and everyone who can do so, should be around to study this most practical and useful demonstration.

COUNTRY LIFE CLUB A large attendance was present at Country Life Club Thursday evening when a special Christmas program was given, it being the last meeting before the vacation.

A very interesting program was rendered as follows:

Song Club Violin Selection Irving Maure Reading Miss Shaw Gleanings Roy Bradley Reading H. Jimmerson Song Club

Irving Maure's violin solo was much enjoyed by all and he was loyally encored. His brother accompanied him at the piano. Miss Shaw gave an amusing reading which held the attention of the audience throughout. The Glean-

:ngs given by Bradley contained nany news items and some prac- '.ical jokes on his fellow students.

Harry Jimmerson also gave a short reading.

After the program all adjourn- ed to room 22 which was taste-

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Here the Club took part in numerous games, after which refresh- ments were served.

N. Y. S. A. CAMPUS

—Leighton Boyes was recent- ly elected Senior class editor on the Ag Kanakadea staff.

—Final exams are now being held at the Ag School. We wish the students the best of success.

—The class in Advanced Stock Judging has been taking numerous trips to pure bred herds re- cently.

—We wish to call the attention of any students who have material for the Kanakadea to the fact that all material must be in the editor's hands not later than January 15th.

—The poultry class is having some practical work in poultry husbandry. At present they have about 150 young chicks about a week old. These chickens are housed in a new colony house re- cently placed at the rear of the dairy building.

—George Brainard '15, who is working for a cow testing association, is spending a few days in Alfred. Mr. Brainard says that he was compelled to quit work because of the deep snow in Cen- tral New York, it being impos- sible for him to make his daily rounds.

—Prof. Pontius and Supt.

Poole returned last Thursday from the State Dairymen's Con- vention held at Rochester. Many recent improvements along agricultural lines were shown. The Hinman Milker which was demonstrated, will be shown here during Farmers' Week.

CHAPEL TALKS

Tuesday morning those present in chapel were entertained most pleasantly by a quartet composed of Mr. Fiske, Mr. Pieters, Mr.

Davis and Mr. Griffiths. Sev- eral selections were offered and the quartet responded to encores several times.

Thursday morning the students were again treated with music.

Prof. Wingate accompanied by Prof. Weed, sang several pleasing selections. Those that were especially pleasing were, "Roll- ing Down to Rio," "Little Irish Girl," and "War." Music seems to be popular in Agricultural Hall. Keep it up, it makes everyone start the day's work with a congenial smile.

UNIVERSITY BANK

Students are cordially invited to opeo a' counts with us. The Banking Habit Is a good habit to cultivate. The Bank stands for security and convenience in money matters.

D. S. BURDICK, President E. A. GAMBLE, Cashier.

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FIRST ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NEW YORK STATE

CERAMIC PRODUCTS' ASSOCIATION

The first annual meeting of the New York State Ceramic Prod- ucts' Association was held at the Onondaga Hotel in Syracuse, N.

Y., Dec. 17th, 1915.

The association was organized through the efforts of Director Binns and Prof. Montgomery, to get the manufacturers together, and create a co-operative system throughout the Ceramic industries of the state. The membership totals at the present time about fifty. The attendance at the meeting was large, and the support of the absent members very liberal, when one considers the fact that this is rather a revolu- tionary step, and the first of its kind ever undertaken in this state.

The organization bids fair to become a great power in the Cer- amic world, as its membership is made up of the hardest working, and most influential men in the various industries represented.

The election of officers for the

ensuing year resulted in the choice of M. E. Gregory of Corn- ing for president, A. L. Jeusen of Brooklyn vice president and E. T.

Montgomery, Alfred, secretary and treasurer. Mr. Gregory is profoundly interested in the organization, and his talent and influence will be of unlimited service in the buildng up of a per- manent and powerful association.

Mr. Jeusen is also very capable and his interest will be of great value to the association. Prof.

Montgomery was re-elected because of Ms intimate knowledge with the plans of the society, and to keep the center of operation

it Alfred, where it started.

The organization will be of great service in keeping the manufacturers in touch with trained experts from the school, and in plac- ing these experts where they are most needed.

A plan was discussed at the meeting, for having a short in- dustrial course at the school, in January, for the benefit of manufacturers who desire to become better acquainted with the techni-

cal part of their work. It is nrobable that such a course will be given.

The features of the program were papers by Director Binns, Pres. Gregory, Dr. H. Reis of Cor- nell University, and Prof. Mont- gomery. Several of the members responded to a call for an im- promptu speech, and points of great interest were brought out.

During the order of business the following committee on by-laws was appointed: E. T. Mont- gomery, R. H. Pass, John H. Mead.

At seven o 'clock, such of the party as were able, assembled in a pri- vate parlor for a banquet. The students attended as guests of the manufacturers present. Presi- dent Gregory acting as toastmaster, called on several men for short speeches. Interesting prob- lems were discussed and all reported a profitable evening. With the breaking up of the dinner party, the convention came to an end with every man looking forward to the next meeting, which will undoubtedly be of greater interest and value.

FINANCIAL AND SOCIAL SUCCESS

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[the gap in a play, necessitated by the changing of scenery, too long a space creates a nervousness which dampens the interest. The stage manager, evidently, is com- ing into his own.

The booths fulfilled their mis- sion to an admirable degree. Part- 'y because the beautiful, and the lelicious, and the entertaining contributions were so saleable—

partly because those responsible for the collection and sale of the wares, were so conscientious—

and partly because of the good natured liberality of the buyers, was this possible. Strikingly noticeable, was the harmony of decoration. Vivid colors were not used in any instance and the simpler schemes, in which white played a large part, were much more restful and attractive.

Monday evening advertised a feature act by two Alfred profes- sors. It was a swimming match between them, and, in a glass of water, the stick did move quite rapidly between them, thanks to their urgent proddings.

On Tuesday evening, following the play, football " A ' s " were presented to the members of the teams, to the coach, manager and assistant managers. (See article elsewhere for full details).

Accurate accounts of the financial end of the fair, are not complete. It is estimated, however, that about one hundred and ifty dollars will be cleared, which is about seventy dollars more than last year, and certainly very satis- factory. The Fiat wishes to ex- press its appreciation of the work which so many have given to make the fair a success and to thank whomsoever may have help- ed in the smallest way.

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FIAT LUX

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF ALFRED UNIVERSITY

Alfred, N. Y., December 21, 1915

Editor-in-Chief Hubert D. Bliss, '17.

Associate Editors Edward E. Saunders, '17

Marian Elliott, '17 Harold S. Nash, '18 Leighton Boyes, N. Y. S. A. '17 Elliott Wight, N. Y. S. A. '17

Alumni Editor Aaron MacCoon, '15

Reporters Stanton H. Davis '17

Erling E. Ayars '17 Alfred Snell '19 C. A Parker, N. Y. S. A. '18 .

Managing Editor Ford B. Barnard, '16 Assistant Managing Editor

Ernest Perkins, '17

TERMS: $1.50 per year.

Address all communications of a business nature to

FORD B. BARNARD

Make all checks payable to Fiat Lux, and all money orders to Ford B. Barnard.

Entered as second-class mail matter at the Post Office in Alfred. N. Y.

Temporarily the Fiat is prac- tically out of debt. The financial deficit from last year and the amount that had accumulated this year has been met and the publi- sher's Christmas made more cheerful. It next remains to keep the college publication from again entering that undesirable state.

It has been the policy of the managing editor, as well as the editor, not to devote the columns of the Fiat to too great an extent to "dunning" for subscriptions.

This then can be taken in the spirit of explanation. If the subscriptions are paid by the students—both college and agricultural school—and alumni the way they should be, the question would be easy of solution. This

•would obviate the necessity of conducting a benefit fair each year, which in many ways would meet with general approval. It remains with those who should solve this problem, by each year paying their subscription, to thereby keep the Fiat out of debt.

The Christmas is upon us; are we not apt to wish vainly that it might hold for us the same merry spirit of childhood, with its Santa Glaus and^ jolly elfs, that spirit which transmuted in the silence of the Christmas Eve, each faint- est rattle, to the tinkling of silver bells and the throbbing of our own wildly beating heart, to the prancing of haughty reindeer on the roof. The first drum, the first doll house or magic lantern—

shall we ever forget them, or how we crept from our bed so early one frosty Christmas morning when we could sleep not a mo- ment longer, to see what Santa had brought? And how we had flown to mother in the most ecstatic joy when we had made sure he had left just what we had written him to. We were much nearer our goal then, than we are now; we had a right to be happy.

Now we do not believe in Santa Glaus any longer, have we sent our Christmas with him? Have we retained only a shadow of that early age to demand an exchange if presents? Surely this is not all we have left. Have we not Jesus, God or prophet, Jesus the Christ. But, if he be a word, simply, if he be anathema, then how shall there be any Christ- mas?

An attitude toward basketball has been observable here, since the practice began, which if not nipped in the bud, means the death of Alfred's success in that game this year. This is the attitude that a large number are taking to such an extent that it borders on the verge of "knocking." This has taken form in various ways, and is not confined to the students alone.

Some of the warriors of the past; whose fame in the basketball world rests upon the volume with which they can blow their own horn, have voiced their predictions of failure and criticisms of the players in anything but a benefi- cial way. To this the students have added their infinite knowledge and advice on the subject, while there are regrettable evi- dences of breaches of loyalty on the part of the candidates themselves.

Fortunately, the Varsity gave such a good report of itself Sat-

urday evening as to make such croakers keep well out of hearing distance. This may, therefore, be written after the cause has ceas- ed ; such we hope is the case. But the suggestion that everyone get together and immediately make anyone who is guilty of any knocking," unpopular can well be carried out if it still exists. In- cessant "knocking" killed football previous to this year; it will do the same to basketball.

How about finishing up that sign on Burdick Hall, which was started to record the Mansfield game? It looks to outsiders as though we had prepared the space before the game and then our

"bump" of conceit received a jolt by having a defeat ad- ministered to us.

The absence of a score board at the basketball game Saturday night was greatly missed. Here is something that could be attended to without requiring a great deal of anyone's time.

HOLIDAY RECESS Dec. 22-Jan. 5—Things To Look

Forward To

• It will begin tomorrow night—- it isn't necessary to say what—

you have all been counting the days until Wednesday, December 22d for more than a month now.

But, this is said with a practical rather than a pessimistic feeling, all good things must come to an

•nd and the end of this particular Christmas vacation comes Wed- nesday morning, January fifth, nineteen Sixteen.

When you go to that eight o'clock class, the morning of the fifth, how different some things will be! Your paper will bear the mark 1916, mid-year examina- ions will be just two weeks off and—well, fellows—practice up on that "previous engagement"

dope, for it will be leap year. Just remember these things during vacation, especially about the exams.

Y. W. 0. A.

At the meeting Sunday night, the leader, Eunice Anderson, read the pretty, little story, "The Jes- ter's Sword" by Annie Johnston.

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MUSIjC DEP'T

Why not ask Pa-pa for a Semester in Music for a Christmas

Present ?

RAY W . -WINGATE,

DIRECTOR

CANISIUS GAME POSTPONED Will Be Played After Vacation-

Varsity at Buffalo, Jan. 11th The basketball game with Cani- sius College of Buffalo, for tonight, has been postponed. The Varsity has been working hard for this first college game—the contest Saturday night being one of a preparatory nature—but it was scheduled to come so near the beginning of the Christmas recess, that the Buffalo authori- ties wished to postpone it until some time in January.

The Alfred management was willing and although the date is not fixed yet, the game will oc- cur during the last of January or the first of February. The Vai'sity will therefore probably play its first game, away from home, with Canisius, on January 11th. Canisius is famed for its basketball team, so the test the Varsity will be put to will give her some idea as to her ranking in collegiate basketball this year.

CERAMIC PARTY SATURDAY NIGHT

Art Students Entertained The art students of the Ceramic School on last Saturday evening, gave a most clever little party.

Quite in accord with the Christ- mas spirit so well expressed in the decorations of evergreen and gay streamers .was its juvenile flavor.

The costumes and games both be- spoke earlier years, and the Christmas tree covered with real gifts, in the flickering yellow candle light, confined them.

Around the tree, before their de parture, the quieted revelers sat to hear some of the best music on a victrola.

HOWARD KIRKE

Captain-elect For Season of 1917

FOOTBALL HONORS CONFERRED

Second Night of Fiat Fair- Eleven First and Thirteen

Second "A's"

sented with minor hojior managership letters.

This honor roll is certainly a worthy one and it is hoped that subsequent additions will prove as worthy—it is to be doubted whether these additions will be made any more gladly than this list was voted this year.

ALFRIEDIAN

About twenty members of the Lyceum met Saturday evening for the election of officers:

President—Inez Cook Vice President—Martha Cobb Secretary—Ruth Harer Critic—Gertrude Ford Treasurer—Genevieve Hart

Originality Committee—Lucy Whit- ford, Celia Cottrell, Alice Cranston

Program Committee—Lucile Robi- son, Rachel Burdick.

After the election, the lyceum voted Mary Elizabeth Willson '19, as an active member.

TWENTIETH CENTURY BANQUET

At Alfred, January 1st—William Dunn President

Alternating from year to year between Christmas and Easter, the annual banquet of the Twen- tieth Century Club will be held this year in Alfred on the first of January. "William Dunn of Le- by, the President of the Club, will serve as toastmaster. Last year about sixty of Alfred's alumni were present and it is hoped that this year will see a larger

;athering than ever before. The ommittee in charge is

Miss Susie Langworthy, Prof. L. B. Crandall, Claude Cartwright, Miss Ruth Rogers.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL Ina Withey Elected Captain Remembering the Interclass contests of last year, it can truth- fully be said that this year Alfred is going to have one of the finest of girls' basketball teams. With the material from last year's class teams and the added possibilities of the Freshman girls, a star team can be picked which will keep up the high standard of athletics that :he football men have set this past fall.

Ina Withey '16, has been elected captain of the team and with he loyal support of the girls, success is assured. No schedule has been arranged as yet but games with college and normal school teams will be secured as soon as possible.

K. K. K. GIVE DANCING PARTY

An informal dancing party was held at the K. K. K. house Satur- day evening following the Varsity basketball game at which twelve couples were present. The guests were: Misses Hazel Perkins '17, Celia Cottrell '18, Julia Wahl 18, Ethel Smith '18, Laura Keegan '18, Isabel Bradley '19, Mary Elizabeth Wilson '19, Nina How- ard, Fannie Beach, Hazel Gort- on ; Naomi Bradley, Bolivar, N.

Y. and Laurence Burgott. Prof, and Mrs. L. C. Whitford were chaperones for the evening.

REMEMBER

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THE NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE

At Alfred University

offers strong practical courses in Agri- culture and Home Economics, together with a broad general training.

Three year courses for graduates of the common schoc-

Two year course for high school graduates

Special short winter course For catalogue, address—

W. J. WRIGHT, Director Alfred, N. Y.

Alfred Cafe

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Banquets a Specialty

After the Movies Stop at the Cafe

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A MERRY CHRISTMAS

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A HAPPY NEW YEAR

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VARSITY SHOWED UP WELL ALTHOUGH DEFEATED State Highway Team Defeated

Alfred 29-23 — Fast Game Marks Initial Appearance

ate one way or the other from a close decision, thus enabling considerable experimenting with the different candidates for positions. From the first blast of the whistle, though, it was appar- ent that this would not be permitted. As a result the only sub- stitution was Conderman for Saunders in the first half. Many points of weakness were shown in the game and also some unex- pected strength. Chief among the weakness was the lack of team work which however was to be expected in view of the facts that there has been only two weeks of practice and that most of this time has been spent in getting a line on the various candidates.

The individual work of most of these men, however, was better than expected which augurs well for the future when time will have permitted them to develop better team work.

Cottrell was the pick of the Varsity although Decker pressed him hard for first honors. Cot- trell not only prevented his own forward from scoring but in between made four field goals himself besides standing out con- spicuously for his good team

work. Decker at forward scored five field goals. Keating carried off the honors for Hornell with 9 field goals to his credit. Aside from his playing the all-around team work of the Hornell quintet stood out most prominently.

The line up:

Hornell (29) Positions Post R. F.

Keating C.

Briston L. F.

Crittenden R. G.

Brundage L. G.

Alfred (23)

Saunders, Conderman R. F.

Decker L. F.

Maglin C.

I. Maure R. G.

Cottrell L. G.

Goals from field: Hornell—

Keating 9; Post 4; Brundage 1.

Alfred: — Decker 5; Cottrell 4;

Maglin 2; Maure 1. Goals from foul: Keating 1; Maglin 2, Decker i;

Referee—Proezeller.

Umpire—MacClelland.

Timers—Palmiter, Wight.

Scorers—L. Ayars, Bouton.

A preliminary game was played between the college sophomore five and the local high school team. This was won by the Sophs 27-24. Poole and Randolph starred for the Sophs and Tefft for the high school lads.

Line up:

Sophomores (27) Poole,, R. P., Crawford L. F., Randolph C, Hildebrand L. G., Gaiss R. G.

Alfred A. A. (24) W. Tefft R.

F., Ayars L. F.; Peck L. G., Smith C, Burdick R. G.

CERAMIC INSPECTION TRIP CONFECTIONERY, CANDIES Junior and Senior Classes To

Syracuse — Profitable Tour

on the market, and by actual test their terra cotta has greater struc- tural strength than any other..

The party went by way of Ge- neva and Auburn to Syracuse, Thursday night. Friday morning they visited the Onondaga Pottery. This plant produces both heavy and fine china, which has no equal in this country and rarely any in Europe. Their methods and results in the decoration line are as near perfection as long experience and careful research can produce. Friday afternoon and evening were spent in attending the convention of Ceramic Manufacturers which was held at the Onondaga Hotel.

Saturday morning the -party visited the Pass & Seymour Elec- trical Porcelain Plant at Solvay, N. Y. This company produces a grade of porcelain which equals in technique and perfection the products of the Onondaga Pottery.

The companies are closely related.

The Iroquois China Co. at Solvay was the final plant visited. This is a new company, producing aeavy table and hotel china. Very ittle time was spent here as the

;>arty had to catch the train for io me about 12 :30.

Three of the men remained in Syracuse until Sunday. One went :o Rochester and the remaining six returned to Alfred Saturday aight. All report a very profitable and enjoyable trip, and a very considerable addition to their

•stock of ideas, which will prove of great value in the future.

ICE CREAM

Y. M. C. A.

W. Everett Baker, traveling secretary of the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association, spoke to the Y. M. C. A. members Sunday evening. In his talk on "Com- oulsory Drinking" he brought out i number of facts not known to he general public. Mr. Baker s interested in securing university men to do volunteer speak- ng throughout this vicinity and n all probabilities some organized Avork along these lines wil be undertaken.

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THE NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL OF CLAY-WORKING AND CERAMICS

AT ALFRED UNIVERSITY

Courses in the technology and art of the Clay-Working Industries

Young men and women who are looking for interesting work should ask for Catalogue

CHARLES P. BINNS, Director.

"THE STUDENT'S RELATION TO THE SCHOOL"

(An address delivered by Professor Pontius before the Agricultural School student body).

It is my purpose in this paper to point out some of the things that concern the student while at school and to show why this formate period is so essential to every individual.

But very few realize the significance of their student life while at school and still fewer stop to think what the school means to them. What is it that induces them to enter school?

Is it the result of parental interest;

the influence of some friend or associates, or is it from their own personal ambitions? There may be another class who just drift in because they have no other place to go, but it is not my purpose to deal directly with this class, if there be such.

Parental interest is in most cases, for the welfare of their children. They invariably want them to have an education and will encourage them toward that end. We are all indebted for the i sacrifices that have been made that we might enjoy this privi- lege.i Some enter school on their own initiative, but this is usually the result of encouragement from some source. Associates who have gone or are going, often have much to do in deciding the question. Most young people have the ambition to do something; to attain some degree of success, and to win the respect of their friends. Young men realize that to do this they must obtain an education. Those who fail to catch this vision are forced to go through life under a great handicap.

The decision made, the question then arises, where shall I go, and what line of work shall I pursue?

Usually the student decides what course he will take and then selects the school he wishes to attend. There are several factors which will help him decide this, although he may con- sider only one of them. The promi- nence of the school, the efficiency of the courses offered, the influence of friends and the school's standing in athletics are those which probably have the greatest weight. The first is determined largely by the alumni, the faculty and the student body; the second by the personnel of the faculty;

the third by those interested and by what it has done for them; the fourth by the interest shown on the part of the students and by how well they contribute and support the teams.

On registration day the student finds himself before the Dean, Direc- tor or registration committee who determine whether he shall be regis- tered and the courses he will be al- lowed to take. This completed, he must find a place to room and board.

He is probably among strangers for the first time. Other students may act queer to him and he unconscienti- ously reciprocates. In the class room and at the clubs be begins to make ac- quaintances. Some of these are des- tined to be his life-long friends. He will gradually mix with those who have the most in common with him and in this way he gets his first friends'.

Getting acquainted and making friends is one of the most important factors of the student's career. In doing this he may make or break his reputation. The kind of friends he gets will be determined by the kind of a man he is. If he be of good character, has good morals and is chere for business he will naturally fall in with those who have the same ideals. It is in this way that life-long friendships which are so enjoyable and that mean so much in after life, are formed. On the other hand if he chooses to go with those who are loose and who have no well defined purpose, he may awake too late and find himself in the wrong pew.

Choosing the right friends and associates is one of the greatest at- tributes toward the molding of a good character.

The student must adjust himself to school life and to the practices and customs of the school. One of the first things he must learn is what is expected of him, both in the class room and out of it. Probably for the first time he will realize that he is dependent upon himself. What he gets will come from his own efforts and if there is no effort on his part he had better be at home. Becom- ing acquainted with the instructors will help the student to ascertain what is expected of him and it will help the instructors to learn the ways of the student.

Freshmen sometimes have a tend- ancy to feel that the student body and faculty are unkind to them. This is not the case. We were all freshmen once and all must be to prove they deserve a higher ranking. The best attitude for a freshman is, to realize that he is a freshman. All schools have certain customs which the students are expected to accept.

To reject these brings criticism from your own associates and the student body as a whole and you are the looser.

One of the most important char- acteristics of the student is his attitude toward his work. Those who make an honest effort to do their work are well repaid by what they get from doing it. It is this class of students who set the standard for the School, and it is this class who get the good positions when they leave school. Those who do the work simply because they have to, never get very far, neither do they get much reward. Those who do not do the work never graduate.

They are a menace to those who do work and they detract from the reputation of the School. They are abus- ing a golden oportunity.

More is expected of the student than simply his work in the class room. He is a part of the School and the School has a right to his services. Willingness to lend his support always meets with favor from his associates. Student activ1- ities such as literary societies, Y. M.

C. A. and Y. W. C. A., social organizations and athletics are a necessary adjunct to student life. Wheth- er these are a success or not will depend on the personel of the student body. Every student should support one or more of these organizations.

To support these you must not only be a member but do something for it. The Country Life Club, the Christian societies and the athletic teams have a right to demand your services. You may not have athletic ability but you can support the Country Life Club and the Christian Associations. You ought to do it because you owe it to yourself and to the School. It is much more credit to you to be f ind in those societies on Thursday &.A& Sunday nights than to be found loafing on the streets.

If you have athletic ability your place is down on the athletic field, if your work does not interfere or your parents object. There is no ad- miration for the man who has the ability and who has no excuse to of- fer, if he does not go out for the team, or goes out for a few nights, gets tired of the training and then quits. This shows a lack of courage, stick-to-it-tive-ness and determination on the part of the individual. To do this in athletics shows that he is liable to yield to the same weakness in the class room, and, when any dif- ficult problem confronts him after leaving school. The men who real-

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SUMMER SCHOOL BEGINS ACTIVITIES

Pamphlet On Rural Courses—

Larger Scope Than Ever Before

Alfred's third summer school session is again looming ahead to the extent that propaganda work has already reached a definite stage. Last year's large increase in attendance over the previous year demonstrated the value of wide advertisement so that this year the work along this line will be even more extensive than last year. The first published material that will be issued is a pamphlet pertaining to the courses on rural teachings, which are to be added this year. About 500 copies will be sent to rural teachers in this and neighboring states, within a short time.

Dr. Paul E. Titsworth, whose services have been so indispens- able to the summer sessions success, is again directing the work.

Other plans have not been an- nounced but in every way they will represent improvement over those of the past.

SOPHOMORE PARTY In order to close the 1915 college year in a fitting way the sophomores are to have a class party in the upperelass parlors of the Brick tonight. The party is to take the form of holiday entertainment and amusements characteristic of the season will be indulged in.

CAMPUS

—Naomi Bradley of Bolivar, N.

Y., was a week-end guest of her sister, Isabel Bradley '19.

NOCTAMBULATORY SONG There are meters inambic And meters trochaic,

There are meters in musical tone.

But the meter, That's sweeter, Completer, And neater, Is to meet'er,

At night in the moonlight alone.

—Ex.

"THE STUDENT'S RELATION TO THE SCHOOL"

Continued from page seven

]y do things are those who are pos- sessed of that indomitable courage that knows no defeat. These men are not quitters but fighters, not in the sense of flinging their fists, or in a military conflict, but with their will and brains. They do things because they are willing to work and because they refuse to quit.

Your school life will determine in a large degree the character of your after life. During this period the student is at the right age to be subject to easy changes. He can easily adapt himself to the practices and habits of his fellows. If he is desir- ous of making something of himself his changes will be for the better.

Character in the individuals greatest asset. How much and the nature of it depends largely on one's self.

Right living, clean manhood and wo- manhood are among the greatest means toward an end in character building. Good morals are essential and Christian principals cannot be left out. By doing the best he knows how, by being willing to profit by worthy examples from others and by being guided by the principles above mentioned, the student may build a character well worth the effort and one that will stay with him through life. I need not ask the question, is it worth while?

Book knowledge alone does not constitute an education. You are here to get that but for another purpose as well. You came here to learn something about Agriculture and Domestic Science, but we want you to get something more. Learn to know how to interpret others, take a part in the social functions, and be active in all school activities. In doing this you will get an invaluable training that cannot be had in any other way. Doing your work well and taking an active part in the school's functions measures your loyalty to the school, to your fellow students and to yourself. Loyalty is the greatest criterion for measuring men and women in this age.

A well-spent student life is the greatest asset a student can boast of. It is a credit to you while you are in school, it brings in compound interest on your investment when you leave school. Those who do their work well enjoy their school life the best and they are shown the most favors. Those who do good work are invariably the most active in school activities. When they apply for a position it is the best recommend they can carry.

No matter how much one may know he must have personality, some degree of social grace and be a good mixer if he is to succeed at least to any marked degree. The last two come natural for some but in others it must be developed. Personality is

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ue to his breeding, his training and his character.

A man's success in life is not measured by how much he does, but by how well he does it. To do things well we must be alive and alert. Many fail because they are tired and never get rested. You are here at school to learn how to do things and do them well, to learn how to live and to make use of your opportunities.

Will you do it?

"NOO YAWK CLUB"

A special meeting was held last Friday night at the Castle. Lau- rence Burgott '18, as an associate member, and Edward Perry

"18, and William Maglin '18, as regular members were voted into the Club. The date set for the annual reunion of the Club's members in New York City, is Tuesday evening, Dec. 28th, although the place has not yet been decided upon. Last year the first reunion of the Club was held at the home of Tom Barry, River- side Drive. The Hippodrome was visited by the members, after which a general good time was indulged in by all.

ASSEMBLY

The Assembly speaker of Dec- ember 15, was Prof. Montgomery, who spoke on the subject of "Na- ional Insurance." Although all did not agree with Mr. Mont- gomery's stand against the paci- ficists yet it was of interest to hear the other side of the question presented.

ALUMNI

1

Donald Clarke '14, of LaFarge-

; ville, is the guest of his parents j in Alfred.

Otho Vars '15, of Athens, N. Y., arrived in town Sunday to spend

he Christmas vacation.

Miss Fucia Randolph '14, of Good Ground, L. I. is home for

lie Christmas vacation.

Miss Mildred Saunders '15, of Millerton, N. Y., is spending the Christmas holidays in Alfred.

Miss Edith Burdick '15, of Belleville, N. Y., is visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Bur- dick in Alfred.

M. Grover Babcock '15, who is doing graduate work in Cer- amics in Iowa College, Ames, Iowa, is a guest at the K. K. K.

house.

Finla Crawford '15, who is pur- suing graduate work in the Uni- versity of Wisconsin, was the iguest during the past week of Al-

fred friends.

Cyrus Kruse ex-'16, and Har- old Saunders ex-'17, arrived in Alfred, Saturday from Ohio State University where they are attending college.

Laurence Babcock '15 of Woodstock, Va., is the guest of Alfred friends. Mr. Babcock stopped on his way from Wood- stock, Va., to his home in Ash- away, R. I.