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A PAPER ABOUT THEMSELVES. PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF ALFRED UNIVERSITY"

VOL. X I ALFRED, N. Y., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1923 NO. 10

LESLIE F. McCONNELL SUC- CEEDS GARDNER AS 1925

FOOTBALL CAPTAIN

At a meeting of the football squad during the dance Saturday evening, Leslie F. McConnell '25, of Angelica, N. Y., two years fullback on the Varsity, was elected captain of the 1924 team succeeding Donald M. Gar- diner.

"Fritz" came to Alfred in '22, trans- ferring from Cornell. He had no trouble establishing himself as full- kack on the Varsity and since then has given ample proof of his ability.

His offensive work has been of the highest quality, his speed and size making him the chief factor in the Purple attack. On the defense he has backed the line in a faultless manner.

"With his playing as an example the team should create a reputation for itself and Alfred in '24.

The retiring captain, ponjald M.

Gardner '25, having had much valu- able experience in high school and

navy football, stepped into fullback's position in his first year in college and competently held that place until the middle of last year when because of a weakness in the line, he was shifted to left tackle. A sportsman of the finest type, 'Don," with his steadi- ness and quiet determination, has won an enviable reputation for himself and for his team.

PURPLE AND GOLD SNATCH FOURTH IN CHAMPIONSHIP

MEET AT PHILADELPHIA

WEDNESDAYi NIGHT RALLY GIVES RUNNERS ROUSING

SEND-OFF

Rallying together for the last mass- meeting of the season, a fairly large group of students last Wednesday evening gave the cross country team a rousing send-off for the hard run at Philadelphia.

James Yanick spoke of the credit due to " D o e " and the team, and urged the rest of the students to support them to the utmost.

" M i k e " Sheerar, track manager, thanked the track men for their co- operation and prophesized a good showing on Saturday.

Amid a burst of applause, " D o c "

Ferguson, who has made the cross country team what it is, outlined his plans for Alfred's future in this rapidly growing field of sport.

Ritola, Last Years Champion, Takes First

VARSITY FOLLOWS MEADOWBROOK, FINNISH-AMERICAiN AND DORCHESTER

Philadelphia, NOT. 24 (A. P.)—Wil- lie Ritola of the Finnis-Amerlcan A.

C, New York, today won the senior national A. A. U. cross-country championship for the second successive year when he led a field of 42 runners over the 6% mile course in Fairmount park in 31 minutes, 56 seconds.

Meadowbrook Club, Philadelphia, won the team championship.

Art Studenroth Meadowbrook, finished second and Jimmy Hennigan, Dorchester, third.

I Ritola's time was fast for the dis- tance, and his performance was note- worthy for the reason that he lost, his way and had to retract his steps after he had gone about 200 yards on .

the wrong course. He was leading when he made the mistake and was in fifth position when he returned.

He finished a winner by about 100 yards.

Meadowbrook's team score was 44.

Finnish-American was second with 50 points and the Dorchester (Mass.) team third with 62. Other point win- ners were Alfred University, 68;

Shanahan A. C,, Philadelphia, 120;

Nativity A. C, Philadelphia, 121.

No further data has been received in time for publication this week but a detailed account of the meet will be included in the season's summary which will be published in the next issue of the Fiat.

FROSH WALLOP SOPHS IN ANNUAL CONTEST Grady and Homer Star

LEFT FOR CHINA

On Tuesday of this week, Dr. Wil- lard Sutton and his wife, Dr. Ellen Holmes Sutton, left for San Francisco from where they sail Nov. 27, on the

"President Cleveland" for Fou Chou, China, where Dr. Willard has a position as head of the Chemistry Depart- ment of the Fou Chou Christian Col- lege and where Dr. Ellen plans to practice medicine and possibly teach in the pre-medical department of the college.

Fukin is a mission college under the direction of four missionary boards. It is under the Rockefeller Foundation and is chartered by the New York State board of Regents.

Both Willard and Ellen are gradu- ates from Alfred in the class of 1917 Since this time Dr. Ellen has com- pleted a four year's medical course and further increased her efficiency by two years hospital work. Dr. Wil- lard has spent much time doing ad- vanced work in chemistry in the Uni- versity of Pittsburgh, from which insti- tution he has recently received his degree of Doctor of Philosophy. It argues well for the future chemistry department of Fukin that the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh was anxious to retain Dr. Sutton permanently on its faculty.

It is of interest to note that the couple are sailing just thirty years and one month after the sailing of D|r. Ellen's father and mother for mission work in inland China.

The prayers and best wishes of a host of Alfred people from town and

It was on a rain-soaked, muddy, and snow covered field that the annual Frosh-Soph "Comedy of Errors" took place last Friday afternoon. The weather was conducive to anything but football and the futile attempts of the various participants to "keep their feet" provoked many an uproar from the mere handful of spectators who braved the rain and slush to watch the Sophs go down in defeat, 8 to 2, before the slipping, sliding rushes of the far better organized Freshman team.

It was simpy a question of whether one could slide ten yards before some-

1 one else slid into him or slip and fall before even getting started. Had i it not been for Homer's mad gallop I for forty yards and a touchdown, the

game would have undoubtedly ended in a tie for neither team was able to gain consistently.

The Frosh scored early in the game when after kicking off to the Sophs, the ball was put in play on the twenty yard line. The Yearlings smeared the first two plays for losses and Lobaugh dropped back to punt. Martin, Soph center, was so busy watching Frank that he failed to see Loby and passed the ball over the goal line where the Frosh effectually sat on Lobaugh for a safety. After the ball was placed on the 30 yard ine, in the Soph's possession, Horner, star Freshman back, grabbed a pass intended for Welch and raced wildly across the goal line for a touchdown. He failed to place kick for the additional point. With the score 8 to 0 against them the Sophs rose up in mighty anger and soon had the Frosh on their own two yard line. A fumble, and the score stood eight to two, for the Sophs had oounted a safety. Sdon 'after, (the Sophs managed by hook and crook to retain possession of the ball long enough to work to their opponent's one yard line, but here again, Lady Luck smiled on the first year men, and the ever watchful Frank recovered a fumble by Grady, and the Frosh kicked out of danger.

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YEARLINGS BOAST WINNING TEAM

Score 98 Points to Opponent's 6

Alma Mater go with the young people in their great work. We have un- bounded faith in their success.

"MAC" PROVES EFFICIENT COACH

To the Class of 1927 goes the distinction of having the first Freshman football team with a regular schedule ever placed upon the field by Alfred University. And to say that the Frosh season has been a success would not justify the praise due. Completing a five game schedule with no defeats, although two tie score encounters were engaged in, and rolling up a total of 98 points to their opponent's 6, is a most enviable record.

With the appointment of John F.

McMahon, former star Varsity end as Freshman coach, the season started with a mere handful of men as a nucleus around which to build a team.

The Galeton game, which ended in a scoreless tie, showed the Frosh as a bunch of fighters, although compar- atively green and lacking in football experience. By the time the Belmont game rolled around, " M a c " had his proteges in such fine fettle that the Frosh came home on the long end of a 52 to 0 score. Bolivar likewise fell before the onslaught of the Yearlings to the tune of 34 to 0. Playing against fate, the first year men battled with Corning North Side to a 6 to 6 tie, in the hardest fought game of the season.

Olean High School, with a rejuvenated team, succeeded in holding the Frosh to a 6 to 0 victory.

Under the tutelage of Coach Mc- Mahon, the Frosh developed into a powerful aggregation and hung up a reputation of which they, and the whole college as well, may be proud.

To McMahon, appreciation is due for his untiring efforts and wonderful success in building up a team which, wherever it went, added to the glory and prestige of Alfred.

GLEE CLUB

Last year's Glee Club certainly made a hit according to the letters being received concerning dates for this year. The members will have to work some this year to live up to the reputation made last year but if num- bers mean interest in the club, there surey will be a bang up aggregation of singers as there are 32 men en- rolled so far competing for regular membership.

Now that the football games are over, the Glee Club will meet at the Music Studio on Tuesday and Thurs- day afternoons at five o'cock.

" Y ' S " CONDUCT ASSEMBLY PROGRAM

The Christian Associations, started their annual financial campaign by a program given Wednesday morning in Assembly. Frederick Gorab presided.

Mr. Alsworth opened the program by a piano solo, "O Sole Mio."

Alma Wise told the college about Silver Bay Convention, speaking of the inspiration and benefit to be deriv- ed from it. Last year Alfred sent ten girls, the largest number of delegates in its history.

Elis Drake, who went a i one of the three men delegates to Silver Bay, urged the college to make it possible for more men to go to the annual conference next year. During the stunt nights when each college performs some stunt, Alfred had to content itself with just a yell. Next year, Mr. Dpake urged that enough men go so that by her stunt, Alfred can gain pubicity and can convince the other colleges that she has a position on the map.

Rev. Eugene Davis emphasized the value of student money abroad. When he was a student at Alfred, the university in conjunction with one or two others, financed a club house for a small town in China. Men con- gregated there instead of the ac- customed opium dens, and its influ- ence has been far reaching.

Hazel LeFevre told the audience about the colleges in the Near East that are being helped so much by student money. The Christian As- sociations send $100 yearly to Robert College and contribute to the Near East fund. The Near East colleges represent the melting pot of the Near

;Bjast, and student contributions !to those institutions are most necessary.

Jay Evans, himself a student in the International college of Symrna, appealed to the student body to contribute all they could to further education in the Near East He gave 'first hand information about the hard- ships of the students. Besides the financial difficulties, they had to cope with the oppression of the Turks. They were not permitted to work under normal conditions. The students are thirsty for knowledge, and they can- not tell their appreciation of the Ameri- cans who risked their lives and spent their money on furthering the education in the Near East.

After his spontaneous and sincere address, Eleanor Prentice sang "My Task."

Mr. Conroe ,who contributed last year as a student, and this year as a member of the faculty, summed up his willingness to contribute for three reasons:

1. Your Y. M, and Y. W. are safety valves through which the spiritual steam can be let off.

2. Although not everybody is will- ing to admit it, the Y. M. and the Y.

W. do occupy a most important place on the campus.

3. The Christian Associations pos- sess the philosophy that is expressed in the poem, "The House by the Side of the Road,"

"Let me live in the house by the side of the road,

And be a friend to man."

Miss Kilbury explained the Y. M.

and Y. W. budgets, concluding with the fact that we had $1070 to raise.

The exercises were closed by a cello solo by Donald Prentice.

Elizabeth Richardson and Frederick Gorab deserve much credit for planning this interesting and appealing campaign.

UNVERSITY CHORUS Owing to conflicting clubs it has been voted to change the hour and day of meeting of the chorus to Mon- day afternoon at five o'clock in Ken- you Hall.

COACH KASPER'S GRIDIRON MEN WEATHER HEAVY

SEASON

New System Promises Bright Prospects

WITTER, McCONNELL, ROBINSON, GRIFFITH, CAMPBELL AND

RICHARDS LEAVE BAD HOLE IN TEAM

To the casual observer, looking ov«r the schedule and results of this year'g football games, it would seem t h t t Alfred had gone through a rather di«- astroue season. But to those -wht know the team and its opponents, suek can hardly be accepted as the truth.

The boys struggled valiantly against overwhelming odds which would hare completely discouraged many another team.

Starting with Colgate, a team which turned out to be one of the strongest in the east, Alfred surprised the ath- letic world by holding them to a 14-0 victory. Nation-wide comment pre- dicted either a disastrous season for Colgate or a wonderful record for Al- fred. Colgate immediately proceeded to come back and defeat other small colleges by top heavy scores while Al- fred lost a bad game to Bucknell.

Bucknell later showed her power in holding Yale to a small margin victory.

The game against Bucknell resulted in injuries to several of the Varsity.

Throughout the rest of the season, the team was handicapped to a degree of injuries. St Bonaventure, traditional rival, succeeded in defeating the Purple after Alfred ihad outplayed, them in the first half. University of Buffalo went down to defeat by a good score while Niagara University count- fe;8"6he of her few victories over Al- frer! in a spectacular affair. Thiel -wTr~i a. hard fought game, in which Al- fred would have at least tied the score with another half minute of play. In the final home game, the Varsity came back strong and handed Westminster a 7to 0 beating. With perhaps the hardest game on the schedule for its last, the team showed real strength, and power in holding Lehigh to a 21 to 0 score.

The team as a whole played well throughout the season and showed the effects of a new system of coaching and playing. To Coach Kasper, all honor and credit is due. That he gave his best to the team and that the team profited thereby, there is no doubt. The college had implicit confidence in him and his ability and this confidence was in no way misplaced.

The effects of his coaching are sure to be more clearly seen next year when he will undoubtedly turn out one of the best teams Alfred will have known.

The loss of six seniors will be a.

blow to the team which will be hard to stand. Kidder Witter, Doug Mc- Connell, Rodney Robinson, Soup Camp- bell, Pinkie Griffith, and Steve Rich- ards all graduate this year. Kidder Witter has ever been one of the best men turned out at Alfred. First playing in the backfield and later at end, Kidder has shown his ability to play either position. Doug McConnell, Varsity end for two years, has been a power i,n t h a t position and h,is ' absence from the game this year on some occasions due to injuries, was keenly felt. Robie Robinson, center, while not playing regularly this year, last season caused much coment by his uncanny ability to foresee plays and by his repeated "breaking up"

of forward passes. Soupie Campbell has, since his entry into college, very creditably held down the position of quarterback. Spectators have always marveled at the midget quarter's ability in open field running and it is safe to say that his loss will be most keenly felt by the whole squad. Pinkie

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N.Y.S.A.

ICE CREAM CLASS

On Monday, Nov. 19th, the members of Prof. Camenga's class in ice cream making started out on a four day trip, visiting some of the principal condens- i aries and ice cream plants in western j and central New York. The route lay | through Dansville and Wayland to j Lakeville, where we had the pleas-1 ure of meeting Carl Rumolt Ag '23, who showed the class the ins and outs of the milk plant where he is em- ployed. Perhaps the most interesting process carried on here is the pro- duction of powdered skim milk, which is produced in large quanities by evap- oration, thus making use of material which in many smaller plants has to be thrown away.

From Lakeville we journeyed north to Rochester, where, under the able guidance of pilot Dick Wardner, we found ourselves at our hotel. After dinner the cars were gotten under way again for a short spin to the plants

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of .the Bartholomay Ice Cream Co., and the Rochester Ice Cream Co.,!

both of which are large, well equipped I plants, built to produce ice cream and ! other milk products in great volume.

Space will not permit of a technical description of the processes observed, but the use of labor saving machinery j in these large plants was an especially ' noticeable feature, being perhaps best exemplified in the automatic can and bottle washing machines.

While in Rochester we were for- tunate in having the opportunity to go through a plant where vanilla ex- tract is produced. As vanilla is un- doubtedly the most popular of the flavors used in ice cream, the dis- tillation of the vanilla bean is an in- dustry of especial interest to ice cream manufacturers.

Starting early Tuesday morning we reached Newark, where we visited the creamery and had dinner. After din- ner "we traveled east to Auburn, stop- ping off at Seneca Palls and Geneva enroute to visit plants in those towns, reaching Auburn in time to get located at our hostelry and hunt up a good movie show.

Wednesday morning we visited the

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Dairymen's League plant, where Prof. | Camenga renewed acquaintance with j many old friends, and explained in I detail the workings of this immense plant, which in many respects, was the most interesting plant to be visit-' ed on the trip. If farmers in other branches of agriculture would co-oper- ate as the Dairymen have done, the co-operative movement would be much more, of an assured success than it is today.

Leaving Auburn shortly after noon we reached Ithaca in time to go through the fine new dairy building at Cornell University, and were lucky, in locating Dr. Ladd, who showed us ! about the campus, pointing out the various points of interest.

That night found us in Elmira, and on Thursday, the last day of our trip, we were conducted through the plants of the Hygli and the Elmira Ice Cream Co., both of which are very good examples of modern manufactur-

ing methods. From Elmira to Alfred seemed the longest part of the trip, and everyone was just as eager to get back as they were to start out, hav- ing had a good time and imbibed a lot of useful information.

COUNTRY LIFE CLUB

Last Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs.

A. E. Champlin; who were recently married, were presented with a beau- tiful large clock as a gift from the faculty and students of N. Y. S. A.

The president of the club being out of town, the presentation was made by Vice President Rheinbrecht, who made a brief speech befitting the occasion. Director Champlin, though somewhat taken by surprise, respond- ed with a few well chosen words.

The rest of the evening was spent in dancing and playing games. Re- freshments were served by the girls of the Dpmestic Science class.

N. Y. S. A. NOTES

At the Ag assembly Monday last, Mrs. Irving Jones, a graduate of the Home Economics Department of N.

Y. S. A. entertained the faculty and student body with her charming voice.

The Aggies are always pleased to j have Mrs. Jones sing for theme

Mr. ^and Mrs. Champlin gave danc- ing instructions to seventeen mem- bers of the Ag Schools last Monday evening. There were more girls than boys present for the occasion. Each student was instructed personally by Mr. and Mrs. Champlin. Some have made wonderful progress but others showed a little awkwardness in their first attempt. However, we expect to see a big

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change within a few weeks.

The Rev. H. Eugene Davis gave an- other impressive talk on China, at the Ag assembly last Friday morning.

The many queer looking curios, which were brought over from China by Rev. Dayis, were on display. During his talk he demonstrated some of the articles and their uses. The most attractive curio, which interested the girls, was a wooden vanity case, case, weighing about three pounds.

The combs within were of wood with very fine sharp teeth. The small wooden miniature carved figures show- ed how skillful the Chinese are with their art. In spite of the fact that the Chinese are still clinging to old methods and styles, they are progres- sing at a more rapid pace in civiliza- tion, than ever before. As explained by the speaker, the Chinese people are, patient and persistent, that is.

even though some can't read or write, they are skilful in many things which would be difficult for some of the edu- cated class to do. The wooden minia- tures, which would require skill to carve, images and other things, are done by those who can't read or write. The manner in which they re- ceive news from the outside world is most striking. We get our news here from the various papers pub- lished every day. The Chinaman will visit a tea house and there he will meet other people, who listen to the news speaker. Rev. Davis has cer- tainly brought China and the Chinese a lot closer to us through his instruc- tive talks.

The Wee Play House

Presents

Three One-Act Plays

"The Rising of the Moon"

"The Lost Silk Hat"

"The Medicine Show"

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1923 8 P. M. At the Wee Play House

Admission 50 cents

Seats on Sale at Ellis' Drug Store

FEDERAL BOARD CLUB NOTES

"Hank" Wehrle has been on the sick S list for the past few days but will be with us shortly. "Hank" has been putting his time in making a wonder of a steel bead necklace. Who is the lucky lady "Hank?"

Bill Krastel and Charles Brittain spent a few days on the ice cream trip.

From all reports they made great hits with the girls in all towns visited.

Bill Massey has been ordered to the Brooklyn Naval Hospital for an- other operation. We all unite in wish- ing him the best of luck and a rapid recovery.

McAhon and his Baying hound has been making life miserable for the rabbit tribe on Pine Hill. Mac says that he knows every rabbit on the hill by its first name.

Joe Laura has worked the old gag of "A song for a cup of coffee" so much a t Andys that Andy, has shut down on him. Joe is now working the "Frats" so if you hear a sweet voice outside your window don't throw bricks. Get out the coffee pot.

Charles Clarke has been, working for the past three weeks in.the black- smith shop on some mysterious iron work. Ye Scribe has as yet .been un- able to find out what the things he is working on are for, but the rumour is that they are either piston rods for the new car, or can openers to cut into it.

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

THETA GAMMA

While the majority of the Frat boys went on the four day ice cream trip with the class, Bros. Rheinhrecht and Jack Humphrey, took active part in cooking for the small minority of four.

No criticism, was made of their man- ner and style of cooking. It is feared that the above characters will take a couiyse in domestic science. Bro.

Curley Anderson, stopped for a few days at Butler, N. J., after leaving the Lehigh game. Curley saw his financee, D.orothy Langworthy, A. U.

'23. Curley wants to know why Coach can't have another game with Lehigh.

Coots, formerly a Brooklynite, enter- tained Bro. Richards by showing him around New York. Steve wants to know why so many cats congregate in Chinatown, but Bro. Coots was unable

|o enighten him. Steve says he would rather live in the country, where they herd sheep and cattle, than in New York, where they herd people.

CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS

The Christian Associations take this opportunity to thank the students, faculty and friends for their co-oper- ation in raising $757.00. The sub- scriptions handed in represent, not what the subscribers can spare but what they are able to sacrifice, proving that Alfred stands ready to grasp the opportunity to shoulder its responsi- bility in spreading education, and in promoting international friendship, mutual helpfulness and general good will.

The cards show that only 60 per cent of the student body have subscribed thus far. May we not rely on the remaining 40 per cent to make possible the program of the associations ?

VOICE TRAINING

Mrs. Ramon Reynolds announlces that she will take a limited number of pupils in voice training, at her home on Reynolds St. Phone 44 Y 3.

FOR HIRE

SADDLE HORSES at 50 Cents BUGGIES and CUTTERS At just as reasonable prices

Phone 82F22 N. B. SAUNDERS

Church St.

Alfred, N. Y.

J. H. H I L L S

Groceries

Stationery and School Supplies

BUTTON BROS. GARAGE TAXI

Day and Night Service Storage and Accessories

HORNELL, N. Y.

COOK'S CIGAR STORE HIGH GRADE CIGARS CHOCOLATES

BILLIARD-PARLOR Up-Town-Meet ing-Place

Good Service

157 MAIN ST., HORNELL, N. Y.

VICTROLAS a'nd

VICTOR RECORDS Sold on Easy Terms KOSKIE MUSIC CO.

127 Main St. Hornell, N. Y.

T H E S H A T T U C K Hornell's Leading Theater

Best of Pictures POPULAR PRICES

MARTIN BARBER SHOP A Barber Shop For Ladies and Gentlemen

153 Main St.

HORNELL, N. Y.

Next door to Cooks

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HORNELL, N. Y.

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JAMES' FLOWERS Why?

QUALITY, SERVICE, RELIABILITY 149 Main St. 'Phone 591

The Arlon Ancat, Black Calf, French Toe High<Shoe

Rubber Heel Will stand the wear DON L. SHARP CO.

100 Main St. Hornell, N. Y.

Expert Foot Fitters

If it's good to eat, We have it Picnic Supplies a Specialty

JACOX GROCERY H A R D W A R E

The place to buy WELSHBACH MANTLES

GLOBES and SHADES

E. E. FENNER & SON

F. H. E L L I S Pharmacist

DR. MIRIAM FERGUSON

OFFICE HOURS : 10 to 11 A. M., 4 to 5 P. M Plione OS F 12

Practice limited to diseases of women and children and obstetrics

DR. RUSSELL FERGUSON

OFFICE HOURS : 12 :30 to 1 :30 P. M.

7 to 8 P. M.

Plione 68 F 12 Practice limited to general surgery,

obstetrics and male medicine

YOUR BEST FRIEND in times of adversity

is a bank account

UNIVERSITY BANK Alfred, N. Y.

MEN'S CLOTHING FURNISHINGS

HATS AND CAP8 Priced Within Reason

GUS VEIT & COMPANY Main St. and Broadway

HORNELL, N. Y.

ALFRED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

A School of Religious Education

THE CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS V I C T R O L A S y S ^ * N ^

Genuine Victor Products None Better Easy Terms

ALFRED MUSIC STORE The Old Reliable

—BARBER SHOP—

C. L. E. LEWIS Proprietor

CAMPUS BOOK AGENCY Dealers in

New and Second Hand Books H. M. GRIFFITH THOS. C. MOORE

P L U M B I N G Gas and Water Fitting If you want quick service see me

W. J. TAYLOR

SENNING BROS.

Millinery and Dry Goods

Try Our Regular Dinners and Suppers

Buy you a meal ticket W. H. B A S S E T T

—Tailor-

Pressing, Repairing

<nd 'caning

Steaks, Chops, Salads at all times Banquets Special Lunches at reasonable prices

Home Baking

STUDENT'S CANDY SHOP

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FIAT LUX

Published weekly by the students of Alfred University

Alfred, N. Y., November 27, 1923

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Max C. Jordan '24 ASSOCIATE EDITORS Donald M. Gardner '25

J. Maxwell Labr '25 TTarry Rogers '20 AO EDITOR

Clias. B. rsritton

TRACK and CROSS COUNTRY EDITOR Neal C. Welch

REPORTERS

Walter A. Preisolie '24 Paul V. Johnson '24 Lawrence Lobaugh '2(1 Elizabeth Robie'25

BUSINESS MANAGER Harold T. Rogers '25 ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER

Prank Ford '2(1

FOOTBALL and BASKETBALL EDITOR Paul V. Johnson '24

Subscriptions, .$2.50 a year. Single copies 10c. Advertising rates on application to the Business Manager.

Address all business communications to the Business Manager. All otlier communications should be adffressed to the Editor-in-Chief.

No article will be accepted for publication later than 9 :00 A. M. on Monday.

Entered at the Alfred Post Office as second-class matter.

Speaking of heavy traffic, congestion, confusion and so-called right of way, have you ever noticed, upon en- tering the post office at mail sorting time, how truly each of these conditions is dramatized? This is one respect in which the city has nothing

"on" Alfred. Let us review the daily routine.

First, you enter the door. This feat can be accomplished with little danger of personal injury providing ordinary care and agility is exercised.

By degrees you edge your way toward the mail boxes finding greater and greater difficulty as you progress toward your goal. If your objective happens to be located in the outer portions of the lobby you are for- tunate. Let us suppose,' for the purpose of illustrating the extreme case, that it is not. A few who came early have entrenched themselves in the rear of the room and complacently defy any number to oust them. They fold their arms and lean against the wall with, a n early-bird-catches-the-i worm expression. Their attention is riveted upon the open mail box before them as a precaution against any "mis- deal" by the postmaster. You stand outside and wonder if the letter you might receive merits an attempt to secure it. You notice that time is passing fast and that you must delay no longer. You grit your teeth, gently but firmly push your way past the throng ofl less daring waiters and

"hit the line hard." You may suc- ceed and you may not. Let us as- sume you will be successful. You turn and ask pardon of those you have dislocated, who, however, are too in- tent upon their occupation of watching the box to notice you. You gain possession of the coveted mail as quickly as possible and turn to leave.

Re-inforcements have arrived and you find yourself a prisoner behind the lines. After a few minutes, you decide that conditions are not improving and make ready for the task of ex- tricating yourself from your predica- ment and decide that if you once get out you will stay out. The calling of a class may relieve the congestion and it may not. If it does, you congratu- late yourself, but if it doesn't, you become desperate and repeat the aforementioned process. Upon your departure, you glance back and see that the line seems unbroken and you shudder and wonder how you ever accomplished escape. As you leave the lobby you also notice a row of men sitting on the radiator sending | up an effectual smoke screen. You . recall that once there was a notice posted prohibiting smoking in the lobby but learn later that it was removed because of lack of effect. You note with surprise the utter disregard for courtesy to the fairer sex of which there is a large representation and wonder why "something is not done."

IS IT FAIR?

It is poor policy to attempt to teach j a normal American child of four not j to eat candy by placing a/big choco-1 lated sweet before him and leave the youngster alone with the command not to indulge in the candy. Worse than that, starve a man to the point of j food craving, then place an inviting j meal before him. Leave the man alone and expect the suggestion, "you should not eat," to be observed.

It is poor policy to take a class of students just graduated from High School where during examinations they have been under the scrutiny of a proctor system, and put the tempt- ings of an honor system before the class in an attempt to keep them from cheating in examinations. Worse than that,1—give a class of students an indefinite, intangible course of study.

Starve them with a lack of satisfying teaching. Then give them an exam with F's staring the students in the face and expect the principles of an honor system to be obeyed.

The honor system' at Alfred is un- dergoing the test of time. We hear of violations of the honor system.

Evidence of deliberate cheating is to be had and it would seem that the hon- or system does not have a vital func- tion at Alfred. It is often thought of as an indefinite something to be talked about in praiseworthy terms, to be practiced in utter carelessness.

The students at Alfred want the honor system to stand the test of time.

They want the system to be imbedded in the foundation of student self gov- ernment. The honor system is en- dorsed by all with a sincere hope that it shall have a place of traditional merit at Alfred. Why is it then, that the honor system is not obeyed to the letter? Why is is that many do not have the guilty consciousness of a cheater under the system? It is not because the students do not under- stand the requirements and workings of an honor system. It is not because the students do not have any regard for the ideals and principles for which such a system stands. Put unfair temptation before those who would live up to the honor system and the answer is indisputable. You are at- tempting to remove an evil with a suggestive, glittering temptation. Sir, is it fair?

PRESIDENT STUDENT SENATE.

and illuminating manner. The author is able to deal scientifically with those changes in nature in which the sub- stances before and after the change, are different. But the urge of his thought and style are found in the ways which new substonces of the greatest value are made by the chemist, and the ways which may be found to produce new and desirable effects by releasing some of the energy of the "atom" that our children's standard of living may not be lowered, and that the world may not starve within the next two centuries.

The author's early education as a classisist, and his first work as a teacher of the clasical languages, (both in Alfred University), are appreciative- ly told in the quaint, scholarly and clas- sic character of Doctor Rich, the re- tired professor. One wonders how such erudition in science was acquir- ed by scholar and teacher, first of the classics, then of English. No less happy a combination could have produced a book of the breadth, vision, and charm of White Lightning.

James LaHogue and Marvin Mahan are the kind of pupils such a teacher as Doctor Lewis creates in his class rooms, as well as in his fiction. Asher Perry and Chase Mahan are the world- ly wise but great hearted business men whose benevolences make possible colleges and scientific labora- tories. Cynthia Flood and Jean Wini- fred Rich are the type of sweet souled, pure and thoughtful womanhood which modern English scholars and authors may well seek to exalt in the public mind.

The book is alike free, from narrow or conventional prudishness, and from suggestive sex consciousness. It carries a spiritual element, a cultural power, a business scumen, an ethical ideal, and a literary charm character- istic of a brilliant, scholarly and thoughtful author."

BOOTHE C. DAVIS.,

WHITE LIGHTNING Edwin Herbert Lewis, Covici-McGee, Chicago The historical novel has had a vogue of recent years. It has served a useful purpose in awakening the current zest in history study. White Lightn- ing is a prophecy of what the scientific novel may do if it can have a succession of as competent authorship | as Doctor Lewis'. Chemistry, in i which White Lightning finds both the

•setting for its charmingly told story, and the fascinatingly new, stimulating!

and instructive subject matter of its thought, is without doubt t h e key science of the modern world.

The inter-relation of chemistry, physics and electricity, is seen in White Lightning in a most suggestive

STUDENT SENATE

The sixth regular meeting of the -Student Seriate was called by the

president.

The following dates were placed on the calendar:

Saturday, Jan. 12—Matfde Sheerer.

Wednesday, Djec. 19—Eta Phi Gam- ma.

Saturday, Feb. 16—Footlight play.

March 15—Frosh-Soph plays.

Saturday, Jan. 19—Junior plays.

A motion was caried that warnings be sent studenjts holding positions with indices under the requirements for retaining these positions and also warnings to those whose indices lack but few points of being below the re- quiremets.

A motion was carried that a member of the student body be brought before a special meting of the Senate for breakage of the honor system.

A motion was carried that a member of the student body be punished for breakage of the campus rules by wear- ing the Frosh cap through the entire week for the rest of the semester.

Meeting adjourned.

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BASKETBALL

Basketball practice will open Mon- day, November 26th for all students -who intend playing on the Varsity, Ag, or class teams.

The time of practice will be noted on the bulletin board in the post office and will be held according to classes.

It is planned to hold one round of class games on December third and fourth. From these games, the Var- sity squad will be picked.

From December 5th on, the Varsity, Ag, class teams, and the girl's teams will each have a certain time to use the gym. It is hoped that every class will take an interest in basketball.

When practice is scheduled see that you are there with your own class group.

We trust that the gym will be con- tinually in use during the winter ses-

»ion. Wihen either the girls or boys lnterclass games are played we hope there will be the utmost Interest

•hown.

The freshmen have already elected Northrup as manager and are planning on a busy season.

The Varsity schedule will be published by manager Lyons in the near future.

Right after Thanksgiving vacation basketball practice will be on in earn- est. Everyone who can handle a ball should turn out and work hard.

It is true that everyone can not make the regular Varsity team but it is the hard work and co-operation of everyone that makes a winning team. And we have got to have a good team here at Alfred. There is no reason why this can not be attained.

With last year's men as a nucleus, Coach Kasper wil do all he can to build up a good team, but we will have to help him if we expect to have a worthy team. Every man who turns out will have an equal chance to make a place on the Varsity. It is not what a man has been in, basketball, it is what he is doing that counts most In Coach Rasper's eye. Don't think that just because you did not make the Varsity last year that you have'nt a chance this year, because you have.

Work hard and show the coach what there is in you and you may be one of those who start the first game of the season. And then don't lay down just because you have been lucky enough to play in the first game but keep on fighting and be good enough to play in every game. But you won't

>be able to play in any game unless you work hard for it.

Remember we are fighting for old A. U. and for that reason we are going out and do our best.

MANAGER.

COACH KASPER'S GRIDIRON MEN WEATHER HEAVY SEASON

Continued from page on"

Griffith has for four years alternated with Soup at quarter and has proved a most efficient field general. The loss of both Griffith and Campbell will leave the team without a quarterback which means the development of a new man for that position. Steve Richards, who finishes his course in Ag School this year, was awarded his letter this year by virtue of his three years as a second team letter man.

Few men earn this distinction, but surely Steve deserves it for his untiring efforts..

ENGLISH CLUB

"How much will the English Club go in the hole?" was the question asked by every member of the English Club before they presented the picture Silas Marner. Upon seeing the interested crowd of spectators who thronged and filled the English room to over- flowing one may safely agree that the English Club did not even sight that traditional cavity.

A matinee of the picture was given Wednesday for the High School students who are studying George Eliot's novel. In the evening, the college i people showed their spirit and their ] enthusiasm by backing the undertaking j to the limit of seating capacity.

The seven parts of the play were quite connectedly given, two minutes being allowed for conversation between reels. So faithful was its portrayal that everyone agreed the cast was well chosen, and that the famous English writer herself need not have been ashamed of the way her book was shown on the screen to the modern American publie.

FROSH WALLOPS SOPHS Continued from page one

team to an advantage, the field a little muddier, if possible, and each team:

trying hard to hold the other from!

sliding across the goal line. As' neither succeeded in coming very close | to the danger section, the contest!

resolved itself into a see-saw affair;

in the middle of the field.

For the Frosh, Horner starred by!

virtue of his scoring while Northrup' proved adept at sliding around one end or the other on various occasions for considerable gain. Red Frank had Martin "buffaloed" and prevented any gains through center while he effectually smashed several attempts at other points. Grady, brilliant field general for the Sophs, was the most versatile performer of the day, playing nearly every position on the team at one time or another, while Babcock was the stumbling block on his side of the line for every play sent there by the Frosh.

The line up:

Frosh

There is among us one horseman named Fritz. For advice on the art of riding apply to him.

Fulmer Rockey Bowles

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Slosser, Johnston

Sophs Welch Coots Lane, Lyons C.

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Couch

R. E.

Vaughn, Lebohner Q. B.

Perrone

L. H. B.

Horner

It. H. B.

Northrup, Fritz F. B.

Pierce, Zehler

Referee, F. McConnell.

Umpire, Fraser.

Head Linesman, Campbell.

Martin Clark Kelley Babcock Grady Lobaugh Ford Moore

DELTA SIGMA PHI

Brothers Laauwe, Dunbar, Witter, Woodward, Lobaugh and Borden, spent

Saturday afternoon in Hornell.

Brother "Scotty" Ahern, coach at Wellsville High School, and his proteges: Lippman, Sheridan and Wells, spent the week-end at the House, and attended the assembly dance Saturday evening.

Edward Dalrymple of Elmira was the guest of Brother Woodward Sat- urday and Sunday.

Brother Coots spent Saturday at his home in Arkport.

Brother BaDcock visited friends in Hornell Sunday.

Brother Martin paid his parents a short call Sunday morning.

Brother Drake spent the week-end with his parents in Cuba.

After the Lehigh game, Campbell and Coots visited in Philadelphia, Wit- ter and Fraser went to the latter's home at Mountain Lake, N. J., and Lobaugh visited at Lafayette College.

Among the alumni at the Alfred- Lehigh game were brothers R. Camp- bell '23, Hinchcliffee '23, Stryker '23 and Reed '20.

ETA PHI GAMMA

Brother Robert Armstrong, in the employ of Fiske & Co. at Watsontown, was a visitor- at the fraternity house over the week-end.

Brother Robinson, feeling rather iso- lated at the Castle, had dinner at the house Sunday.

Most of the brethren have already been infected by the "call of the wild."

Rarely a day goes by but one of them fails to realize the time to come home from their expeditions through the wilds of Alfred and vicinity.

Pledge Charles Horner spent the week-end at his home.

Brother Johnson and Pledge Fritz seem to be well satisfied. Their

"light four" still hangs together; it is giving them plenty of training so that they should be rather efficient water boys when June vacation arrives.

WEE PLAYHOUSE

On December 6th, the Wee Play- house will give three one-act plays, all of which are cast for men actors only. All members of the various casts are hard at work with the idea to make the feature of this presentation of plays a big hit.

The plays are as follows: "The Ris- ing ' of the Moon" by Lady Gregory, which is being directed by Prof. C. F.

Binns, "The Lost Silk Hat" by Lord Dunsany, directed by Prof. Joseph Seidlin, and "The Medicine Show" by Stuart Walker, directed by Dr. M. E.

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