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A PAPER ABOUT THEMSELVES, PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF ALFRED UNIVERSITY
VOL. XjilL ALFRED, N. Y., TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1926 NO. 13
SYRACUSE Wiv^TLERS DEFEAT ALFRED "BONE BUSTERS"
Alfred and Syracuse opened their schedules last Wednesday with an ex- citing match at Syracuse, which re- sulted in an 18-10 victory for the Orange grapplers
As the Syracuse Post-Standard com- mented: "Captain Jeffers and Onge of Syracuse, and Captain Caruso and Grantier of Altred, proved the most finished performers of the show. Onge scored the quickest fall when he floor- ed Kelly of Alfred in one minute and 15 seconds in the 145 pound tussle. Jef- fers required only a minute and 45 seconds to pin Pruden's shoulders to the mat, and Grantier of Alfred had Phillips on his back in one minute and 42 seconds.
Caruso and Allen waged a spirited struggle in the 115 pound class, and it was not until after almost sven minutes of wrestling that Caruso touched Allen's shoulders to the can- vas. A plain neck hold decided the bout. Caruso was in much better con- dition than Allen, ana in addition, knew more about fine points than the Orange entrant.
Mighells, Alfred's 175 pound man, had enough spunk and strength to hold Klein off for nine minutes. Klein won the decision, but although he had his man on the verge of a fall many times, the grit and reserve power of his opponent was just enough to keep him clear.
VanOrnum, of Syracuse unlimited class, had a hard fight in securing a fall over Stearns, finally pinning his man in seven minutes and 50 seconds.
If Zebrowski, 135-pound class, and Moffet, 125-pound class, had made the Syracuse trip it is thought that Al- fred would have had more than an even chance at winning. Zebrowski was injured in wrestling practice, and Moffet in gymnast work.
The friendly manner with which Syracuse received and entertained the Alfred team is worthy or more than passing note. Coach Davidson, Asst.
Manager Buller, and Mr. Rogers and assistants, extended every possible con- venience and attention to our men.
Summaries:
115 pound class—Caruso (A) threw Allen (S) 6 m. 50 s.
125 pound class—Cotello (S) threw ] Adams (A) 3 m. 10 s. (Exhibition)
135 pound class—Jeffers (S) threw Pruden (A) 1 m. 45 s.
145 pound class—Onge (S) threw Kelly (A) 1 m. 15 s.
158 pound class—Grantier (A) threw Phillips (S) 1 M. 42 s.
175 pound class—Klein (S) defeated Mighells (A) by referee's decision.
Unlimited class — VanArnum (S) threw Stearns (A) 7 m. 50 s.
Coach O'Connell, Cornell, referee.
THETA THETA CHI ANNIVERSARY BANQUET
On Monday evening the Th©ta Theta Chi Sorority celebrated its sixth an- niversary. The "Red House" w a s ' transformed into a banquet hall and the tables were laid with a feast truly j worthy of the occasion. Soft lights | from many candles played on the j evening gowns which were for the j most part, pastel shades.
Miss Nelson was an excellent toast-1 mistress. She introduced the speak- j ere as stinands in a pattern) of color, j The toasts were given by Betty Paul, j Ruth Claire, Ruth Bull, Miss Norah Binns, and Jean Trowbridge.
PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ATH-
LETIC ASSOCIATION Article VI—By Laws of Board Govern-
ing Insignia and Honors
Section 3. The insignias for major sports are as follows: football insignia 9" block A; basketball and track in- signia 8" block A. The insignia for minor sports is a 6" block A.
Any athlete to win his majf"1 A in football and basketball must pla./ two- thirds of the playing time in all New York State Conierence games, except on recommendation by the Coach and approval of the Athletic Council.
The managers of the different de- partments shall receive the major in- signia of that department with an M attached.
Any person breaking a track record shall receive a Track A.
Any man winning a first place, or its equivalent in points in an intercol- legiate track meet shall receive a track A.
Any man who has regularly prac- ticed with the Varsity squad in a given sport during three seasons, but who has not been awarded the Varsity letter in that sport, may be recom- mended by the coach for such an award.
Any athlete winning his match in any intercollegiate tennis tournament shall receive a minor A.
A student trainer, duly appointed and satisfactorily completing one year's work, shall receive a 9" block A with T attached.
Section 4. Class numerals are 3,"
numerals awarded:
To women, for participation in at least half of three interclass sports, with the exception of track. The per- son must win at least one point, in track to have it count towards her numerals.
To men, for participation in half the playing time on one of the Freshman Varsity teams, or on recommendation by the Coach after the same manner as the Varsity letter awards.
Section 6. A san additional award by the Athletic Association any per- son awarded his first major A shall receive a Varsity sweater selected and | approved by the Athletic Council.
Other awards may be made to Champ- ionship teams by a majority vote of the Athletic Association.
Article VII—Managers Section 1. Managers, assistant man- agers, trainers and cheer leaders shall be awarded on the following competi- tive basis:
Any number of Sophomores are permitted to try out as managers, trainers and cheer leaders after in- forming the Athletic Council of their intention and upon reporting to the manager of the sport, the trainer or the head cheer leader.
Section 2. At the close of each sport the board shall choose three assist- ants, naming one as freshman man- ager, for the following year.
Section 3. From the assistant man- agers, trainers, and cheer leaders, the Varsity manager, trainer and cheer leader are chosen for the following year.
Fiat Lux Calender
Jan. 19—Student Senate, 7 P. M. at Community house
Jan. 19—Kanakadea staff—7 P. M., office
Jan. 19—Athletic Council, 8 P. M., Kanakadea Hall
Jan. 20—Glee Club, 5 P. M., Kenyon Hall
Jan. 20—Fiat Lux Staff, 7:30 P. M., Kenyon Hall.
Jan. 20—S. D. B. Choir, 7:30 P. M., Studio
Jan. 20—Footlight Club, 8 P. M., Ken- yon Hall
Jan. 21—Assembly, 11:15 A. M., Fire- mens Hall
Jan. 21—Frosh Initiation, 8 P. M., New Gym
Jan. 22—Y. M. C. A., 7:20 P. M., Community House
Jan. 23—Alfred vs. Roch. Mech., New Gym
Jan. 25—French Club, 8 P. M., Com- munity House.
VARSITY WINS THREE CONSECU- TIVE GAMES
Y. M. C. A.
The following schedule of informal discussion is presented by the Y. M.
C. A., running from Jan. 22 to March 19.
It is hoped that the program will appeal to those sessons who enjoy a free for all student discussion. Dis- cussions will be under the leadership
, The Canisius quintet bowed to Al- WINGATE PICKS GLEE CLUB f r e d l a s t Tuesday night at the Old Last week Professor Ray Wingate Gym in a hard-fought game ending selected the members of ihe male glee with a 39-33 score in Alfred's favor, club for this year. Since early in the F o r t h e f i r s t t e w min u t es of action semester a large number of men b o t h teams played appraisingly, until have been trying out for the club. Alfred began a strong offensive against Those chosen last week will make up Canisius' deliberate passing and short, the personnel of the club for their en- t a s t i dribbling. Pop G.eer opened the gagements. score with tnree baskets, flipped in The first concert of the Club will rapid succession. Canisius made a be given by the men during the latter strong comeback, and held command part of February in Wellsville. A of the game until the end of the first week or ten days' trip is being plan- \ period, when the score stood in the ned before the Spring recess. ' visitors' favor.
The personnel, as chosen by Profes- j The second period both teams open- sor Wingate, consists of the following ' ed up and about held even. Hard, men: William Oervino, Maxson Gran- fast playing, with frequent fowling on dall, Donald Stearns, Richard Claire,
Donald Prentice, Elihu Carr, Ray- mond Fulmer, Vincent DeSalvo, Leon- ard Adams, Revere Saunders, Lloyd White, Roger Sommer, Julius Vecchio, Truman Chase, Thomas Hart, John Romanello and Donald Whitcomb.
of different students ,who will "sit
in," help to keep discussions from go- c o n t i n u e s the~second~semester.
ing in circles, and keep the sentiment of the group alive about our campus problems.
SECOND SEMESTER REGISTRA- I I O N
No registering is required for the second semester except in the follow- ing cases:
1. The subject is only taught the first semester.
both sides, followed. The game fin- ished in a virtual whirlwind of action both on the court and among the spectators.
Alfred
R P.—Babcock (4) L. F. Nichols (10) C—Geer (20) R. G. Nellis (3) L. G. Chamberlain (2) Foti (0)
Canisius Decker (4) Connors (11) Genaur (11) Guemari (6) Short (0) Stahl (1) Referee—Chamberlain.
Alfred chalkea up one more victory when her courtmen defeated Rochester Mechanics in a 53-28 battle on Jan.
2. The student fails in course which ' 15, at Rochester.
The Purple and Gold passers took In order to care for the first of the and maintained the lead from the above exceptions till changes in regis-
Jan. 22. Are Campus Problems Worth Seeking.'
Jan. 29. What Are We In College For?
Feb. 12. Where Shall We Stand In Relation To Women On The Campus?
Feb. 19. Does the Campus Give a Fair Chance to All?
Feb. 26. when must We Break With Campus Traditions?
March 5. Where Does the Church Come In?
March 12. How Can Students Work for a New industrial Order?
March 19. How Shall We Choose Our Life Work?
I tration must be made at the Regis-
| ^ ^ o f f i c e b e t w e e n Wednesday, Jan.
13 and Friday night, Jan. 'li.
FIAT MAKES SUGGESTIONS The Fiat offers the following sug- gestions as fitting memorials to the University oy this year's graduating class.
1. Establish a scholarship.
2. Build another set of gate posts at the lower entrance to the campus.
3. Build another set of gate posts at the entrance to Merrill Field.
first blast of the timer's whistle. The Rochester team seemed unable to withstand Alfred's attack because of weak defense and poor guarding, and For those who wish to register for a j allowed point after point to be scored new course to take the place of one | against them.
in which they failed in the first sem- [ Nichols anu Capt. Babcock were the ester, the Registrars office will be • prominent point winners. They scor- open for that purpose February 10, 11 ed 36 points against Rochester Me-
and 3 2. chanics, despite the small, low, court
on which the game was played.
Alfred ASSEMBLY
How sulphur is mined in Gulf, Texas, i R. F.—Babcock (17) was illustrated by motion picture last L . F.—Nichols (19) Thursday, by Professor Saunders of C.—Geer (2)
Mechanics Knapp (7) Murray (8) Whitburne (7) Baltzel (6) Though all members of the faculty L. G.—Chamberlain (2) Punnett (0) Dean (0) Kromer (0) the Department of Chemistry.
may not be in favor of giving the stu- dents their work with a sugar coating, there is no denying that a graphical portrayal of the intricate and perplex- ing chemical processes gives the aver- age student a better understanding,
R. G.—Nellis (7) Lyons (0) Zielinski (3) Foti (3)
Weary but undaun.ed, after the Rochester Mechanic game, Alfred sub- dued the Rochester School of Opto- outward view of them, than word •• metry to the tune of a 24-18
portrayal.
The students saw a picture of the manufacture of sulphur from the liquid
a gruelling contest, at Rochester on, Jan. 16th.
With Captain Bordwell of R. S. O.
state, as it is pumped from the wells, • as high scorer of a fast and shifty corn- dissolved in hot water, to the solid
I state, in the form of large cakes from
Prof. Godell: "Does transfer of train- ing take place from memorization to reasoning?" (or words to that effect).
"Can you answer that question Mr.
Coots?"
Mr. Coots—"No sir!"
Prof. Godell, "That is correct Mr.
Coots. It does not."
NO TRADE FOR HIS HONOR
"Now, Sam," said a Southern mag- istrate to a colored prisoner, "I want you to tell me just how you stole that chicken."
"Jedge," replied Sam, "Ah'd rathah not. It ain't no time of life for you to take up sech things."
When the dean of women at Baylor University made a ruling prohibiting automobile riding in the evening, forty men and women there went buggy- riding instead.
tories, a d other users of the element.
at a meeting of the organization held at Klan Alpine house Wednesday night.
Membership qualification is based on 4. Donate the money to the new
gym.
5. Donate the money to Merrill Field.
6. Build some tennis courts.
7. Co-operate with the University in buying some real lights for the campus.
8. Put the electric line under ground.
9. Tile drain parts of the campus that are wet.
10. Grade parts of campus that need it.
11. Erect a monument to Jumph. years or 2.2 for three years. This is 12. Donate the money to the town j equivalent to a grade between A and for a stone arch bridge at the lower B in the work of the student,
campus entrance. Initiates were:
13. Paint Academy Hall. Eleanor Prentice '26 14. A large signboard on the main j K e n t L B u r r o u g h s >26 road near Alfred Station.
Agnes Inez Lunn 26 Charles R. Amberg '27 Richard L. Claire '27 Ruth F. Randolph '27 Harriet Saunders '27 Frank Tate '27 Edwin W. Turner '27 Herman G. Wilcox '27
bination, Alfred players found them- selves led by a la-li score at the end workmen blast off the sul- of the first period.
phur as it is to be loaded into the ^ D u r i n g t h e s e c o n d h a l f > Alfred's box cars for transportation, thereby g u a r d i n g prevented R. S. 0. from scor- being made ready for the hatch fac- i n g e a s i l y^ a n Q U l e g c o l.e b l.l g h t e n e d
considerably for Alfred. Only due to I exceptionally hard fighting and con- ETA MU ALPHA INITIATES tinual plugging, were the turple and Eta Mu Alpha honorary scholastic ' Gtolcl players able to resume victory fraternity initiated ten new members from defeat.
Line up:
Alfred 24
R. F.—Babcock 1.4) a requirement of a 2.4 index for two j L. F.—Nichols (9)
C—Geer (8) R. G.—Nellis (3)
TRAFFIC TOWERS
"Stop," say her lips of drug-store red,
"Go," say her eyes of blue;
With the traffic signals all balled up—
Say, what can a poor chap do?
—Miss Ing.
R. S. O. 18 Fishkin (2) Westfall (2) Alverson (2) Greenspoon (0) L. G.—Chamberlain (0) Bordwell (12)
Referee—Campbell.
Last year a lot of us never were for- tunate enough to hear our Glee Club.
Why would it not be a good idea to have them put on their program, in part, some assembly? Most schools generally get to hear their Club, be- fore they go on any trip, so they can do a little personal advertising in the Club's behalf.
THE SENIOR MEMORIAL—WHAT?
It has been the custom for quite some yeans for the out-going class to leave something to the college as a memorial. The class of 1926 has been considering what it will choose as its life-long testimonial. It is, of course
•a secret, but it is an. interesting and Stimulating occupation to try to rea- son ias tlhey must have and perhaps hit upon the very thing—wSho knows?
Consider the campus, wnat is need- ed, there? We have trees, mighty ancestral o,nes, memories of the prim- eval forest. So the itarilliant idea of a class planting, instead of ivy, a tree, is out of place. Imagine scrawny trees with weak Hifeiiicih.es struggling among the quiet strength of those al- ready there. Then there is the lower entrance to the campus near the site of the new gym. The bridge already thare is so ramshackle and unsightly, it seems thiait it would be well worth while to, replace it by another. The entrance to the; Athletic field is also very obscure "and (really looks very much like a blind alley. If the road- way could be made smooth Bind sight- ly and some sort of mark indicating that this was the approacih to Merrill Field be erected, it would be profitable and useful. A rather more trivial gift as far as intrinsic value is con- cerned would be the grading and con- struction of three more tennis courts.
This is contributory only to sport how- ever and may not h& worthy of con- sideration.
PROFESSOR FRASER OFFERS NEW COURSES
The following courses, which do not appear in the Alfred Catalogue of 1925- 26, wll be offered by the Department of Classical .Languages in the Second Semester of the current term:
1. CLASSICAL ART. Mainly a study of Greek and Roman sculpture from the sixth century B. C. to the time of Constantine the Greek. The course will be fully illustrated by means of lantern slides, photographs, and a number of casts from original statues. A tour of inspection in the Cornell University Gah ry of Casts is contemplated towards the end of the term. Particular attention will be given to the Classical sculptures found in American museums. Such elements as appreciation of art and art-criticism will be stressed.
Open to all students above the rank of Freshmen. No knowledge of Greek or Latin required. Two hours weekly.
2. ELEMENTS OF PHILOSOPHY.
The course, which will consist of a series of lectures, interspersed with short periods of general discussion, will present the introductory principles of comparative philosophy. Particu- lar attention will be paid to the Indo- European group of languages, and the inter-relations of its various tongues.
The history ana the composition of the English language will be taken up towards the ciose of the course.
Open to all students above the rank of Sophomoros who are studying Eng- lish or foreign languages, ancient or modern. One hour weekly.
3. NEW TESTAMENT GREEK.
Several portions of the New Testa- ment will be studied from the lin- guistic rather than from the exegetical point of view. There will be a brief series of introductory lectures on the history of the Greek language and the spread of Greek culture down to the time of Christ.
Open to all students who possess a requisite knowledge of Greek. Two
(or three) hours weekly.
A statement of the hours at which these courses will be held will shortly be posted on the Bulletin Board of Kenyon Hall.
All students who wish to enter any of these courses should confer with Professor Fraser as soon as con- venient.
TITTLE-TATTLE
George—,of the Collegiate Restau- rant, is in doubt as to his nationality.
His mother was a Greek, his father a Bulgarian, he himself was born in Tuh'key, and he expects to die in U. S.
A. George thinks he is a Restaurant- arian, but is not quite sure.
EPITAPHS
"Leift till called for."
"He was."
"This, dear little spot is the joy of my life—
It raises my flowers and covers my wife."
"Here we have a widow bereft;
Richard on the right and Tom on the left;
And if she had outlived a couple of more,
Sine could have had one behind and another before."
THINGS THAT MAKE US SMILE
Facial expressions of the faculty trying to look unconcefcned in thread- ing their way into the postoffice through the usual gathering of dogs outside the door.
Thinking about the above incident reminds us of a certain experiment in psychology—the one where the mouse is placed in tlhe maze and is expected to find his way out—•.
The same faculty members trying to. be nice to the same dogs who re- fused to be left outside the classroom.
The spirit of the S. P. C. A. is marked.
A man ought not to have married without having studied anatomy and
•dissected at least one woman.
The man win a enters .the Brick dur- ing other titan calling hours is either a philosopher or an imbecile.
A girl may think, she is moral when, she is only uncomfortable.
THESE ALFRED WIMMIN
At last we get a rise out of someone on the campus, if only from the weaker sex. The following corre- spondence has been received, with reference to "These Alfred Wimmin"
of last week's issue:
Hail ye irresistable youths! We the smitten "Alfred wimmin" bow in humility before the reprimand we re- ceived in last week's Fiat. You mean
| to say that you sophisticated Campus Cowboys swallowed our bait, hook, line and sinker? These "pretty little romances" mean just about as much in length, breadth and thickness to us as they do to you. No kidain' boys, that was a dirty dig.
"These Alfred wimmin" fear that some of the Alfred "men have been under an hallucination concerning their intentions. "The pretty little romances" born of the conceit and ego- tism of the said "men" are but pass- ing fancies to the majority of the co- eds. Seriously speaking, we felt this reply to be uncalled for, but, in order to relieve the minds of these few har- assed individuals who seem to be so feverishly pursued by the feminine elment on our campus, we deemed this expedient.
From which it would seem that we poor males are only an accident—the female would have sufficed.
But we weren't born all Cowboy, you know—we're wise enough at least to pattern ourselves after the or-
:hestra leader. He has not only a first fiddle, but a second and third. When the first fiddle is out of tune he lays it aside and learns to appreciate one of the others.
est position of a woman is that of vic- tim, anyway.
And a woman always remembers the first kiss long after we men have for- gotten the last one.
Be to her virtues very kind:
Be to her faults a little blind;
Let all her ways be unconfined, And clap your padlock on her mind.
A new text-book on elementary physics has just been published by Rob- ert W. Fuller, Raymond B. Brownless and D. Lee Baker of the faculty of the Stuyvesant High School, New York City. Mr. Baker was formerly a resi- dent of Andover and graduate from Al- fred in 1905.
That makes it less hard on the girl, for while she is second fiddle to one beau, she may be tenth or fifteenth to another,—that is, if she uses her head.
Prof. Wingate will be in Hornell this week giving the regent'examina- tion in applied music to the students of H. H. S.
And too, the registrar indicates that the female students will soon outnum- ber the male. Unofficial observations prove that "necking" is on the in- crease. Perhaps there is a reason.
Still, the wimmin do not mind our ' ill-usage so much because the strong-
Him—You should see the altar in our church."
She—Lead me to it.
—Ohio Sun Dial.
FOUNDERS' DAY FOR THETA GAMMA FRATERNITY
The fourteenth anniversary of the j founding of the Theta Gamma Fratern- j ity was commemorated at the Union Church services Sunday morning, Jan-1 uary 17.
President B. C. Davis presided, and delivered a sermon on the spirit of fraternalisnli "Fraternities and So- rorities are a benefit," said the Presi- dent," to society and Christianity.
They promote an interest on the camp- us and they inspire high ideals of a true man and woman. They develop character ana good scholars. Though individually there are cases where high scholastic standings are worth more than fraternity membership, but taking it as a whole, the highest scho- lastic standings are of those persons belonging to tnese organizations. They are also a benefit to their community from whence they came, after having left their Alma Mater."
The speaker emphatically commend-' ed the wonderful spirit of the Theta Gamma Fraternity in observing the anniversary of its founding by attend- ing church in a body. He expressed his desire to see all other fraternities and sororities follow the example of the Theta Gamma Fraternity.
The Theta a m m a was first organiz- ed in 1912, at St. Lawrence Univers- ity. Within fourteen years it spread rapidly. On January 29, a new chap- ter will be installed at the Junior College, in Farmingdale, Long Island.
A new regulation at the Adventist College of Walla Walla, Wash., re- quires that the women wear their dresses not more than twelve inches from the floor. Three students who refused to obey the ruling were ex- pelled.
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This is a problem that is confront- ing the student body if they want functioning organizations. We suggest that the student senate consider this and if they diem it necessary, take r-ome action in the matter.
It is not the policy of this paper to dictate to the student senate but we have several more suggestions to include with the above. First, that the senate arrange an intranaural athletic activity program with some award for the winner. Second, that a form of chapel service endorsed by the students, be presented to the faculty.
Third, that a constructive "Moving up" program be arranged for the fresh- man class.
On the other hand, voluntary pres- ents by the student body to an ath-
| lete or athletic team for an especial
; meritorious performance would be a
| real recognition of honor to the reci- I pient. The honor, however, would be I in having represented the college, the ) present would be but the recognition
| of that honor.
OLD GRAD.
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Entered at the Alfred Post Office as second-class matter.
All over the country we hear of col- lege courses being overhauled. This is a good sign for it shows more than ever that the students are interested in what they are required to take.
On our own campus we see some evi- dence of dissatisfaction in regard to certain courses. Wiei could no doubt suggest some changes in the various eurriculums which we students think would be advantageous. But would the suggestions fall on deaf ears?
Tnere is always that fear in the stu- dents that they will be informed that if (hey are not satisfied with the course please go elsewhere. However the faculty are not such hard, cruel people. Let us join with them in pro- poping new courses and also in dis- carding some of those which are class- ed as filler. It would probably \>e oetter to build up sorne of the present courses before we suggest any new.
For instance, some of the work that students need the most is not be'isg tr.ught right, the professors are too ma- c'ianical and feel that they are ,?iv- i^g you some forty dollars an houi stuff. With the exception of a ve.y few courses, any now offered can !PP made into what might reasonably bn called interesting. A professor wiho can Keep the student interested in the course is the successful teacher.
It is to be hoped that the Freshman initiation Thursday night will be con- ducted by tne upper classmen in such a manner as to leave wholesome respect in the hearts of the Freshmen for their upper class brothers, rather than a rankling spirit of hatred, in- spired by a xeeling that they have been made helpless victims of the whims of a few unrepresentative men, who iinding themselves in power, know
not how it should be employed.
Collegians will perform, at such times, acts which they condemn in less educated people, as ill mannered, boor- ish and cruel. Even in an institution of higher learning with ideals such as we endeavor to cherish at Alfred, there are men who will take advantage of their positions as Juniors or Seniors, to needlessly prosecute Freshmen of other races, nationalities or beliefs. Let us see none of tnis inclination mani- fested Thursday night, but, forgetting fraternal and racial prejudices, initi- ate the men of '29 in a manner which shall reflect credit on our college.
SHORT COURSE IN CLAYWORKING AND ENAMELING AT UNIVER-
SITY OF ILLINOIS
A short course of lectures and dis- ' oussions especially fitted for practi-
: cal cetramists is being given by the I Department of Ceramic Engineering, I University of Illinois, January 11-23.
| The short courses were first institut?J Jin 1913, and since that time eight
! sessions have been held. A common
1 school education suffices as prepara- : tion for the instruction.
The principles discussed pertain to
• the work of managers, superintend-
| tnts, foremen, burners and others. Lec- : tures will be given by such men as i M. 0. Booze, Mellon Institute, Pitts-
burgh, widely known for his knowledge of refractories; R. R. Danielson, an ex- pert on enameling of metals, formerly in charge of research of that sort at the Bureau of Standards; Prof. Watts, head of the C. E. Dept. at Ohio State University.
From time to time we hear student.-1
saying, "Our campus is too heavily organized." But just stop for a mil!
uie and analyze the situation. Ask yourself the question, "Is it too heavily organized or do to few people control them?"
This is not the fault of the officers but the students who vote them into their positions. Because of one indi- vidual holding too many offices each of the organizations suffer. Most campuses limit a man or woman's activities by some point system dif- ferent from our index method.
Having noted an article in the Fiat Lux on "Special Awards" I am won- dering if an old grad might express a word in this connection.
In the first place, the student body does not seem overly enthusiastic about contributing to a fund to make a donation to all of the athletes. Some of them even go so far as to say that there is some honor in representing their Alma Mater in intercollegiate sport and that the athletes should not expect to be paid for doing it.
In those good old days which we in our dotage love to recall, we even bought our own equipment. Now a group of athletes get together and de- cide the awards that should be given them and assess the student body to pay the bill. As the collection of this seems to entail serious difficulties, it has been suggested that it be put on the term bill thus making the Uni- versity the collector. Perhaps in this way the bills for the past years awards might be paid up.
To an old player it seems that there is honor enough in representing Al- fred on a team to more than repay for the effort expended. As I relate to my grandchildren, the deeds of ath- letic prowess, which of course have become greatly enhanced with the years, and continued repetition, those memories could not be valued in terms of sweaters and gold .and silver trinkets.
UNIVERSITY HEAD DEFINES IDEAL LECTURE
David Starr Jordan, President Emeritus of Stanford University re- cently set forth what he considers the requisites of an ideal lecture:
"A college lecture should not be con- sidered as a form of entertainment, though it may often be so; its purpose is either to impart new ideals or in- spiration. Too many lecturers try to be merely amusing, and they are en- couraged in this course by the follow- ing of those students who want to be entertained, not taught nor inspired.
The prime use of a university is to teach students to think for them- selves; this end is partially defeated by the gigantism of most modern uni- versities, where individualism is stamped out and all the students be- come one pattern.
"A man may be very learned, but if he is not a good lecturer he has no place on a college faculty. There was once a professor at Stanford who was very well liked, but whose lec- tures were particularly uninteresting.
The Quad that year had a little verse about each professor in the college;
about him it wouna up with the coup- i let:
I 'But when it comes to lecturing, Then chloroform's the proper thing.'
—The New Student.
Tom Davies, former Pitt athlete and head coach at Allegheny, has been appointed head coach at the Uni- versity of Rochester, under a contract for three years. Coach Davies, who succeeds Herbert Lorenz, will take clharge April first for spring training.
Boy—0, mama, look at that man with white pants!
Mother—Those are his flannels, dear.
Boy—But, mama, father's are red.
—Calif. Pelican.
FINAL EXAMINATIONS
FIRST SEMESTER 1925-26 DATE
1926 Monday Feb. 1
Tuesday Feb. 2
Wednesday Feb. 3 Thursday Feb. 4 Friday Feb. 5
8:00—10:00 A. M.
All sections of Freshman Mathematics
Both sections of Calculus American History Chemistry 6
All sections of Freshman English
All sections of Psychology 1 Chemistry 4 '
M. W. F. 9:20 o'clock classes
T. Th 10:15 o'clock classes M. W. F. 2:10 o'clock classes
10:15 A. M.—12:15 P. M.
All sections of English 2
M. W. F. 10:15 o'clock classes
T. Th. 9:20 o'clock classes
M. W. F. 11:10 o'clock classes T. Th. 1:15 o'clock classes
2:00—4:00 J. M.
M. W. F. 8 o'clock classes All sections of Freshman History
T. 11:10 o'clock classes
M. W. F. 1:15 o'clock classes
All sections of Chemistry 1 T. Th. 8:00 o'clock classes T. Th. 2:10 o'clock classes All other classes at two-hour periods to be arranged by the Instructor of the class.
The following classes will have their examinations at special periods; American History, Calculus, Chem- istry 4, Chemistry 6, English 1, English 2, Freshman History, Mathematics 1, Psychology 1.
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SOCIETY NOTES
The boys at Delta Sig are looking forward to. another outing of the Cosmopolitan Club.
At the Brick, bridge has become as popular an indoor sport as skiing is an outdoor one. Many prefer the former amusement because it leaves IUIO, after effects.
Mr. Begel reports that the faculty almost defeated Holrnell faculty last Thursday night.
Ildra Harris, Professor and Mrs. C.
R. Clawson were dinner guests at the Sigma Clhi Nu House this week.
At Theta Chi the girls report pro- gress in learning the Charleston.
Sunday, Jan. 17, Gamma Chapter celebrated the 14th anniversary of the founding of Theta Gamma Fraternity.
Professor Guillet surprised Sigma Chi with a little visit Friday evening.
The Brick is still trying to, recover from tlhe shock of having four movies last week.
Mary Crittenden and Grace De- Ltance were Ireoent dinner guests at Morgan Hall. Elayne Wardner was a dinner guest Friday evening.
Paul Babcock, while bidding his girl goodby, dropped his basketball shoes fllnid it is reported that he play- ed without them.
Who be this Foti that played with Kanisius Ko.llege?
The demon cold is conquering the inmates of the Brick. Even Ruth and Janet have deserted the sleeping porch.
Dunbar and Kidder were over to see the Oanisius game.
Item! The BHck notices the Vic- trolai records are getting rather popu- lar, in fact a bit too popular, because the girls have a hard time keeping them home. Is the Brick supposed to buy records1 for the campus?
Hubbard and Voorhies spent the week-einid at their respective home towns.
At the Theta Chi bilrthday party Monday night they received a con gratulatory telegram from Mrs. De- gen. A sandwich tray was received from M,ary Alma and a lovely letter was fool from Uulli Vvihilfurd. The girls also, acknowledge two Christmas presents that were awaiting theilr re- turn— a campus -picture from Mr.
Randolph and a greek lettered pillow from our former chaperone, Mrs.
Prentice.
Reinorecht and Quailey attended the Elk's Ball in Wellsville last Thurs- day night.
Jean Trowbridge was a guest at t/he Brick for dinner Friday night.
In a few weeks Reinbrecht will make his debut at Firemens Hall (it is hoped?) He intends to entertain with a few songs from his large re- portoire.
Harold Hamilton, Jeffries, Foti, Thacher, DuEin and Scielzo were f'olrm- ally initiated into Delta Sig Sunday afternoon.
Bliss land Mutino bummed to Ro- chester to see thiei boys strut their stuff!
Helen Pease ex'26, has been visit- ing Batty Biabcock for the past week.
"Pat" Perrone is ill and "Eddy"
Tate is nurse. Several other boys at Delta Sig latre thinking of getting sick.
Rhoda Stearins, Ruth Lyons, and Claries Thomas were Sunday dinner guests at Morgan Hall.
iSipeaking oif Skiing, wi3 hear that one of our sweetest Freshmen girls is quits1 adept at this sport. For ref- erence see Studwell.
Peg Kinney has arrived in Florida and sends greetings from the sunny South.
Professor Rusby is eating at the house, during Mrs. Rusby's illness.
Messrs. Alsworth and Clark spent Friday and Saturday in Canisteo.
Morning, afternoon and night, Mr.
Amberg and Mr. Saunders are engaged in a whirl 01 social activities. We don't know how long they will be able to stand such an intensive pro- gram.
Bonzo is not on speaking terms with the other village dogs. She is now wearing Beppo's collar.
Accompanied by their fair com- panions, Gibbs, Button and Clavelle, spent part of the week-end in Buffalo.
In spite of the fact that he spent the week-end in Geneseo, McGraw still plays "All Alone" on his Xmas mando- lin.
LeRoy Fess, A. U. '18, who is now a special feature wrtier for the Buf- falo Express, spent Friday night at the Klan Alpine.
SOPHS BEAT FROSH IN PRELIM- INARY GAME
In an unofficial preliminary basket- ball entertainment last Tuesday even- ing before the Camsius game, a pick- up Soph quintet chastized the Frosh team with a 3i-28 score.
The beginning of the first half featured equal excellence in playing by both sides, but the unorganized Sopho- more team gradually developed form, and incidentally, a winning number of
points. Thje basket ball spectacle progressed amid varied noises from rival cheering sections—unorganized, but boisterous. The Sophomores ran up a winning score despite weak cheering from their supporters, and strenuous vocal efforts from the Fresh- man to the contrary.
Miller and Cripps starred for the Sophomores, and Wescott and Larsen played stellar roles for the Frosh.
Lobaugh refereed.
SENIOR WAFFLE SUPPER Last Thursday evening the senior class enjoyed a supper and business meeting in the Parish House.
The dining room was appropriately decorated in the class colors, huff and blue. The room was lighted by large candles which gave a mellow glow to the scene.
The supper consisted of waffles, maple syrup, pie a 'la mode and coffee.
A business meeting was held at the close with President Woodward in charge. Following the meeting quite a number attended the movies at Firemens Hall.
Myra Railing, Helen Pease, Anna Mays and Nieal Welch were guests.
TEA HOUNDS —A REVERIE By the dregs in their cups you shall know them. Whether they be drunk- ards, topers, merely teahounds, or sons of nature, by the dregs of the cups you shall know.
The son of nature is he who delights in the sparkling clarity of pure water.
The dregs of the drunkard consist of the evanescent vapor or essence of spirits and the vague memory of hav- ing made a donkey of himself. Sad recollection—of the senselessness of his actions and the aftermath of dregs.
Sons of nature are rare and curious when discovered, strange, simple crea- tures; for if it isn't coffee it's Postum
—"There's a Reason." Drunkards are far too numerous—
But here's to the Alfred Teahonud, he who pursues the golden vintage of the withered leaves, the warm orange draughts that haunt him with the memories and dreams—dreams of the time when a loved hand shall brew this delicious liquid across from him in the firelit dusk; memories of her golden smiles and vivid ways.
"By the tea of Confuscious this is a rotten brew! Waiter, why can't you make decent tea?"
"There's a Reason, Sir."
RANDOM
Before going further in this columu we suggest that you don't take any local oracks too seriously. • On,s little note last week was taken by some as a challenge and they have written the editor concerning the racial problems in this country. We leave that to the Economics department for its a long, long story. The spirit of the writers was above reproach.
Well, the poles are up. May their creator die an unhappy death.
Dabney Helton, late of O.S.U., was fined S00.00 and dismissed from the faculty on a charge of "possessing iquor and implemnts for its manu- facture." More than Presidents come from Ohio.
All ceramic students should re-ad this month's Journal of the A. C. S.
There is a very interesting article here concerning ceramic courses as they are now offered.
Apparently we upperciassmen. be- long to the "Who's- Through" instead of tlhe "Who's Who." There was a rousing meeting in Kenyon Hall last Friday, must have been at least 15 men out. A month ago the Dean was being criticised for not wanting a Night Shirt parade. Perhaps his words were only the spilrit of the stu- dents after all.
The smallest gold coin in the world is the League of Nations franc recent- ly minted at Geneva. It is octagonal in shape and weighs .03225805 of a gram. It is not intended for general use, but represents the unit of uni- versal value.
Do you know that polar bears eat salmon?
"What is the most passionate thing you have ever seem?"
"An octupus with ten arms loving a giraffe with twelve feet of neck."- N. C. Technician.
What has become of our Ce'riamic Society? This organization has a wonderful opportunity to arouse inter- est among the engineers.
Rochester defeated the strong Buf- falo team last wieek. They, also hand- ed Colgate and Cornell a couple short scores.
Handshakers will assemble in se- cret conclave this week and next to see whether ai little personality and a few compliments will change the "D"
to a "C."
There is absolutely no truth in the statement that the seniors have ordered one hundred heavy paddles from, thei woodshop.
Have you studied the proposed re- visions to the athletic council? Com- pare them with the old constitution in your handbook.
Look for some changeis in the chem- istry department, MacArdle and Saun- ders. were seen taking a walk together Siaturday afternoon.
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