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For Renaissance in Public Speaking!

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF ALFRED UNIVERSITY

VOL. XV ALFRED, N. Y., TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1927 No.7

CLARKSON TECH EMERGES WINNER

FROM GRID FRAY

Varsity's Rally In Second Half Fails To Stem The Tide

Closing its away-t'rom-horne schedule, Alfred dropped a 33 to 0 game to

• Clarkson Tech at Potsdam, Saturday.

After a poor first half, the Purple and Gold came back with more spirit, in the second part and played the embryo engineers 'nearly at even terms. During the first two periods all possibility of a low score for the visitors faded.

An air attack was deemed unad- visable by both teams, because of the high wind blowing across the gridiron. Consequently little forward passing was tried. The wind also af- ected the punting a great deal. The team with the wind at its back gained much ground on the exchange of punts.

Clarkson early in the first quarter found the center of Alfred's line weak and drove through for big gains. Dur- ing the first stanza, Clarkson scored two touchdowns and a placement kick, and in the second period, a like number of points to bring their total to 26 before the half ended.

During t h e third period the Alfred players rallied suddenly and fought like "wildcats. The game itself then developed into a much better exhibi- tion of football. On a series of line drives, Alfred marched to Clarkson's 15 yard line, when it lost the ball on clowns. In the last quarter, Clarkson, with the wind at its back, went down the field for the last touchdown and and extra point.

Fredericks and Cottrell sat on the bench during the entire game nursing injuries from previous encounters.

Sanchez, subbing for Cottrell, played a good game at end. Adler, in Fred-

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GOOD SPEAKER PROMISED FOR ASSEMBLY THURSDAY

Dean Norwood Leads Chapel Discussions

On Religon As Power

Using Illustrations, Anecdotes, And Bible Scripture, Dean Norwood Holds Interest Of Appreciative Audience.

The college chapel services last week were conducted by Dean Nor- wood, who developed the idea of Re- ligion as Power. Each day's thought was illustrated with anecdotes and passages from the Bible.

While Religion has been explained in many ways, Dean Norwood explained that it may as readily be treated as Power— the Supreme Power.

"Just as the stimulus from Niagara Falls is harnessed, so may religion be utilized to tide one over life's crises," said Dean Norwood. One of the facts brought out by the speaker was that without religion as a stimulus, without faith in the ultimate power of the universe, as illustrated by a supreme force behind all, nothing worth while may be accomplished.

"Through churches, Y's, the read- ing of religious books and so forth, one may enter the environment which makes for a better understanding of the power," said Dean Norwood.

The Dean's talks were received with great interest by those who attended Impel, and many have expressed the opinion that he will be able to con- tribute more of them in the future.

The M. A. S. C. A. A. Cross Country Team

Robert E. Speer and Wilfred T. Gren- fell Are Eeing Sought For The Occasion.

While definite announcement has not been made regarding the skeaker for this week's college assembly, it Is understood that negotiations for either of two decidedly prominent lecturers are underway, the result of which will be made known sometime prior to the assembly period.

Robert E. Speer and Wilfred T.

G-renfell, two nationally-known and respected names in the world of public speaking and philanthropy, are the two speakers in view. Mr. Speer is a world-famous character among student workers and is noted for his liberality of views and force of per- osnality. Wilfred T. Grenfell, often described as "the man who runs Lab- orador," began life in the north country as a missionary, drifted into the development of a long chain of cooperative stores, and ended as a builder of hospitals, public btnefact- or.and lecturer.

TREASURER SUBMITS ALFRED UNIVERSITY'S

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

Over One Million Of Endowment Shown By Annual Report Of Treas-

The University's financial report for the year 1926-27 was recently submitted by the treasurer, Curtis F.

Randolph.

The endowment and property account shows a total of $1,511,624.45, including funds held in trust and the property of the State Schools at Al- fred "University. The net increase of the Endowment Funds held by the treasurer for the year 1926-27 amounts to the sum of $82,352.95, of which

$23,470.03 was received from the General Education Board completing payment of its pledge of $100,000.

The total amount received for the Improvement Fund for the year was

$92,,491.60, including the $23,470.03 from the General Education Board.

This statement includes the report of the third Summer Session under the direct management of the University Trustees, and shows a balance of

$357.96 on hand after payment of all interest to the former managers of the Summer School, completing payment of their deficit of $1,200.

The budget estimate for maintenance and operation of the University for the year 1927-28, submitted with this report for the apprival of the trustees, shows estimated receipts of $273,360.

00 and estimated disbursements of

$272,870.00.

FIVE MEN FINISH

Ladd Leads Teammates; Boulton, Voorheis, Rockefeller, A n d Getz Follow To. Place Alfred Second With 55 Points.

The Chosen Group of Purple and Gold Harriers which so gamely fought, and So Nobly Lost, in a Determined Attempt to Keep the Midd e Atlantic States Cross Country Title in Alfred's Possession. The Runners, from Left to Right are: Captain Boulton (4), Ladd (3), Rockefeller (16), May (In-ii-ji- ble to run), Zschiegner, Getz (20), and Voorheis (15).

College Car Statistics Show One Conveyance to

Every Eighth Alfredian

One for every eight men, women, and children in the student body. Such has become the proportion of the number of student-owned cars compris- ing the herd which, daily, or oftener, surges about the campus, bearing some portion of its quota on a frantic quest for knowledge—or otherwise.

There are sixty-one of them, to be precise; and one motor- cycle (disabled). Thirty-seven vehicles of this motley collection are Fords, and six Chevro- lets, but of the remaining eigh- teen not more than three are of the same ancestry.

The record for antiquity is held jointly by the owners of two 1917 Fords—and they are both still "going strong."

Maltreatment of Brick Clock How Prevented

By Guarded Glass Case

Fiat Lux Calendar

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Campus Court, Ceramic School, 9:00 P. M.

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Student JSenate] Meeting, Kenyon Hall, 7:00 P. M.

Y M C A Meeting, Kenyon Hall, 7:00 P .M._

Union Church Choir, Community House, 7:00 P. M.

Fiat Staff Meeting, Kanakadea Hall, 7:15 P. M.

Seventh Day Choir, Music Studio, 7:15 P. M.

Orchestra Rehearsal, Music Studio, 8:00 P. M.

Thursday, Nov. 17

Assembly, Firemens Hall, 11:15 A.

M.

Friday, Nov. 18

Varsity Football Team vs U. B., Merrill Field, 3:30 P. M.

Interfraternity\ Council Smoker, Kappa Psi Upsilon

Sunday, Nov. 20

Student Policy Committee Meeting, j Babcock Hall, 10:00 A. M. \ Band R e h e a r s a l , Music Studio, 7:30 P . M.

Monday, Nov. 21

Women's Student Government Coun- cil Meeting, Brick, 5:00 P. M.

ITALIAN HANDICRAFT ARTICLES OFFERED FOR

SALE AT CERAMIC TEA

Variety Represented In Unique Arti- cles Sold To Support Kindergarten

Day-nursery In Italy.

The Art Department of the Ceramic School served as the setting for a unique sale of Italian handicraft last Tuesday afternoon.

The articles for sale ranged all the way from hand-embroidered linens and cotton and leather good, to pottery, woodcraft, and hats.

Mrs. Francesco Vitelli, who conducted the sale, explained that she used the profit from such sales to support a Kindergarden Day-nursery for poor children, located on Mt.

Vesuvius, halfway between Naples and Pompeii, Italy. She also called attention to the fact that a large part of the handiwork exhibited for sale was done by ex-soldiers, deaf mutes, and the mothers of children in the nursery.

Tea was served by the Ceramic Guild to the patrons of the sale, all of whom reported a distinctly novel and enjoyable afternoon.

UPPERCLASS W O M E N CONSIDER FEMININE

COURT UNNECESSARY

Court Within Court Needlessly Du- plicates Work Now Cared For By Women's Student Government

"No Campus Court for women" is the trend of opinion among the upperclass women, as evinced in their second meeting last Tuesday night in the Brick parlors. The body intends to maintain its present powers as an informal organization, purposing the upholding of certain standards of courtesy and conduct among the un- derclass women.

The possibility of a well-organized court had been rumored; but with the very definite formation of a court within themselves by the Women's Student Government Council, such an order would only needlessly duplicate the duties which already belong to the other.

It was voted, however, (hat the Sophomores elect one of their number to be officially responsible for re- porting Sophomore complaints of freshman violations to the body of upperclass women. Those offenders requiring penalties would of course be turned over to the W. S. G. Council Following the formr decisions, five freshmen were arraigned before the assemblage to sing the Alma Mater.

The ingenius fingers of late—returning "daters" shall no more tamper with the hands of destiny on the of- ficial Brick chronometer. The clean face of the time-honored clock now shines benignly through the glass front of a protecting cage installed under the careful supervision of the Women's Student Government.

A former Brick clock was donated by a jeweler of Alfred to the under- class parlors, but after long service, its mechanism wore out, probably from the rigorous service required. Then for a few months time was scarce, and very likely during this interval the "Brick" girls had a plausible ex- cuse for tardy entrances.

At length, the Women's Student Government, through the agency of the college, provided a Washington standard time-keeping clock. In some strange manner its excellent time- keeping was noticed to go suspicious- ly astray on certain occasions. This fact was checked by the Women's Stu- dent Government, and a protecting glass cage was installed. After this, the clock varied but twenty seconds in a year.

During the past summer school session, this glass protector was broken, and the time was again noticed to vary mysteriously, so another glass protector was installed, and now the clock is again securely locked within its sturdy glass case.

The Purple and Gold bowed to

| the Garnet as the hill and dalers

! of Union won the tenth annual I Middle Atlantic States Athletic I Association cross country race j over the Van Cortlandt course in

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New York City, Saturday. Led j by Arthur Totten, in a stirring i and record-breaking race, Union

placed her five men within the first eight to finish and stopped Alfred's victorious streak. Union scored 27 points to head Alfred, second with 55 points. New York University nosed Lehigh out of third place, the former with 71 points and the latter 79 points.

Lafayette with 108 points, and Manhattan with 125 points, trail-

! ed the list of teams entered.

Alfred Fights Hard

Alfred fought hard throughout the race but was outclassed as a team by the Schenectady cor.ege. Totten, the Union leader rose to his greatest heights and climaxed his four-year career as a harrier with a sensation- al victory for the individual honors.

Hs broke the record established by Richard Gwynn of Johns Hopkins last year by 19 seconds, and set it at. 30 minutes 7 seconds for the six mile course. Irving Roth, captain of the New York University team, finished second, 20 seconds behind Tot-

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Meagerness Of Chapel Attendance Discussed

By Policy Committee

Ballot On Public Speaking Will Be Presented Thursday

A discussion of means for better- ing social conditions among Alfred students, and a consideration of the ever-present problem of, meagre chapel attendence occupied the attention of the Student Policy Commit- tee at its meeting last Sunday morn- ing. The treatment of both subjects was more or less cursory, although several suggestions developed which probably will form the ground-work for subsequent action by the Com- mittee.

The ballot relating to student public-speaking contests, which was to have been presented at Assembly last Thursday, will be voted upon by the students at Assembly this week.

ELMIEA WILL BE HOST OF ALUMNI THIS WEEK

Word from Elmira alumni reveals that plans are afoot to hold a dinner for all sons and daughters of Alfred both in and around Elraira on Fri- day, November 18, the first day of the Teachers' Convention which extends over to November 19.

Frederick J. Leverich '25, who is in charge of the program for the get- together, wishes to announce that all Alfred people are welcome, and that membership in the teaching profes- sion is not essential for admission to the repast and good time. In order to ascertain the number turning out, and for making proper reservations, Mr. Leverich wishes that he might be notified as soon as possible at 1189 Maple Ave., Elmira, N. Y.

ANCIENT RIVALS BATTLE FOR ODDS

IN LAST CONTEST

Contenders For Lowest Conference Rating Will Decide Strength On Local Gridiron Friday

The University of Buffalo football team will appear on the local grid- i iron Saturday to meet the Varsity in ' the final game of the 1927 football season at Alfred. Several have antici- pated the game as the battle of the underdogs, due to the fact that both teams carry with them a long string of defeats.

Last Saturday Buffalo gridders went down to a smiling defeat when the Hobart eleven took them into camp 49 to 0. A few weeks previous Al- fred foil before the Hobart horde 44 to 0. On paper the game is figured out to be quite an even match, however, statistics are not always the best indicators of the future and in Saturday's battle both teams will line up with a grim determination to clean up their records before the timer's whistle sounds the knell of the season.

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Published Every Tuesday throughout the College Year by the Student Body of Alfred University. Entered in the

Alfred, N. Y., P. O. as Second Class Matter.

Subscription — $2.50 Yearly.

MANAGING BOARD

Donald F. Pruden '28, Editor-in-chief Chester E. Taylor '28, Business Manager

Dighton G. Burdick '29, Managing Editor

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Emerson G. Chamberlain '28 Francis Jesse Williams '28 J. Enfleld Leach '29 H. Warner Waid '29 Betty J. Whitford '29 John Reed Spicer '30

REPORTERS

Frederik Jacob Bakker '29 Harriette Janet Mills '30 Albert James Coe '29 Wilfred J. Rauber '30

Harry M. Levin '29

Cartoonist

Emil G. Zschiegner, Jr. '30 Competitors

Herbert S. Coe '2S Kenneth E. Smith '29 Duane Christman '30 Rudolph D'Elia '30 Esther Eberhardt '31 Thelma Guild '31 Frieda E. Smigrod '31

Joseph E. Clavelle '28 Harold S. Hamilton '29 Ernest W. Clement '30 Wesley H. Van Buren '30

Clarence L. Atwood '31 William F. White '31 William H. Murray '31

W. T. Tredennick '29 Paul V. Gardner '29 Paul E. Conrath '30 Hayden H. Dadd '31 James P. Morris '31 Paul J. Webster '31 Gladys Seguin '31

The Winning Losers

Alfred has been prone to accept a cross country victory much in the same manner as a football loss. Somehow our appreciations have become selfishly dulled. Because we have been so close to a championship team which has upset every eastern cross country tradition, we have taken a phenomenal success merely for granted. Greatness usually looks more desirable from afar. Now Alfred can look toward Union.

We do not rationalize when we say that the loss of the Middle Atlan- tics title is one of the best things in the world for Alfred's cross country future. The team will be better appreciated and respected as the vanquishea than as the victorious. For the first time, our eyes have been opened Lo the real strength and determination which Alfred harriers have overcome in fhe past two years to win and hold the M. A. S. C. A. A. title. Read over the list of the conference membership. Note the standing of the colleges which put teams into

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the field against Alfred's comparatively puny bid for position. Then think of what these men have done.

Since the fleet Herrick led the Alfred pack to take the Middle Atlantics cup from Union's unwilling hands in 1925, tl i Garnet team has fought tooth and nail to regain it. When a team fights as Union has fought, something usually happens. Now we bow in deference and admiration to the band of runners which has won the laurels from Alfred.

To many a sordid soul which has never felt the flush of real athletic en- thusiasm or the pulse of pride in team spirit, a loss or a win means next to nothing. But to men who know the harsh denials of training, the tearing pace of a fast team in race and practice, and the proud determination of fighting to the finish, running is a vital thing. Losing the Middle Atlantics rankles in many a breast and tugs at many a heartstrng and the senti- ment is not maudlin.

There is no reason for despair, for a wise team can draw strength from a fair loss. Bear in mind that we have outrun Union twice—and we can do it again. There is such a thing as an inconquerable spirit. So let us look forward to next year with the glow of conquest in our veins, and the light of pride in our eyes. The Alfred harriers went down fighting, and they can come up the same way. Cross country men, we are proud of you! We care not whether you won or lost—but how you ran the race.

Canst Read? Then Heed

As the irate author of some particular paragraph of fraternity notes compares his original copy with the printed, let him ponder upon these humble words.

In several issues of the Fiat Lux during the opening of the current college year it was necessary to omit fraternity notes completely, either because of lack of space, or because tardy contributors failed to observe the" 12:00 o'clock Saturday night deadline for copy. As a result numerous alumni kicked vigorously, and even a few faithful undergraduate Fiat read- ers noticed the omission and registered sundry plaints.

The Fiat's particular custom in printing direct contributions verbatim from the various fraternities and dormitories is unique among college news- papers; also, it is our honest belief that the practice is a valuable source of new-s interest to readers, and a virtual gold mine of spontaneous literary talent. However, here is the real nub of the situation. When, in the inter- est of not allowing the collective writeups to outgrow their proportionate space, it becomes necessary for some well-meaning staff member to "cut"

in an objective manner, the organizations must be tolerant and forebear to criticize.

Putting the various contributions in the hands of some responsible per- son for unification and arrangement is the only solution to the difficulty, and is fair to all concerned. One or two writeups cannot be sacrificed, so the lesser elements of the group must sometimes go. This does not mean that the manner, form, or amount of writing be essentially changed, but it does mean that the notes must be in the Fiat Box on time if they wish to see the light of day in print.

SECOND TEAM MEN AND FROSH INVADE

ELMIRA MARATHON

Coe And Baldwin Lead Seven- mile Grind To Get Easy Victory

While the Varsity stoutly fought in New York City to hold the Middle Atlantics title, the second-string cross country team displayed fine running at the Armistice Day Marathon in Elmira, and brought back the team trophy, two cups, and ten medals. The other three teams entered backed out of the race on the last day leaving Alfred the only one to compete for the trophy.

The 7.4 mile grind was won by a country lad, Lee Wilcox, of Barton, who had never entered a race before.

He ground out the distance in 44 minutes and 55.8 seconds. Sammy Coe, Baldwin and Galizio of Alfred tied for second place. Carl Hanchett of El- mira and Milton Burdick of Alfred fought it out for fifth, with the former winning on a better sprint. Then came the rest of the Alfred team.

Charles, R. . Smith, and Fodale tied for seventh. Webster, D. Burdick and H. Wilson tied for tenth, E. Sanford and A. Anderson tied for thirteenth, and Van Cleef took fifteenth.

Coe and Baldwin led the field dur- ing the first three miles over the city pavement, but Wilcox passed them and held the lead to the finish near the tape Galizio pulled up to tie with Coe and Baldwin for second place.

HUMOR

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Today's pun by Bill Brown:

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Upon hearing about the woman that paid 50 dollars for a corset,

Bill remarks, "What a waist!"

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Another one of Bill's wet smacks is that he can't write but finger prints. •

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History repeats itself, but not in case you flunk it.

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A Minister was invited to a chicken dinner. "Well," he said, "Here is where one chicken enters the minis- try."

And the reply was, "I hope he does better than he did in the lay work."

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Co: That dress shows too much of your body.

Ed: Well, what is the matter with my body?

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Entries in an appraiser's book:

One bottle Scotch part full.

One revolving Turkish rug.

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Burdick: I was out with Anna last night.

Brick: Anna who?

Burdick: Ansiseth.

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Women used to wear their dresses down to their insteps.

Now they wear them up to their step-ins.

Dentist: I'll fill your tooth as soon as I get my drill.

Patient: What the H—L! Do you need to practice before you do this job?

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I went to visit my girl's family last week. I was setting in the parlor with her old man and sez I to him,

"Where will I find a drink," and sez he, "You'll have to ask the old lady."

Soon I remarks, "Is it going to rain,"

and lie replies, "You'll have to ask the old lady." Just then school was out and about a dozen kids came in and I sez, "Are these all yours?"

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GREEK PERSONALS

Theta Kappa Nu

Theta Nu announces the initiating of pledge brothers Fenner, Wright Karthouser, Roberts, and McMahon.

'Twas like old times to have Kappy Smith back last week-end.

Sanford and Hunting visited Troups burg and Elmira this week-end.

The Infirmary reports that Herritt's fractured knee is progressing nicely.

It won't be long now, Tom.

Fulmer and Robbins agree that all the scenery around Lima lacks is a pheasant or two. Who shot all the cok-robins anyhow?

Its a known fact that the boys haven't any mercy. The collection of rabbits brought in Saturday showed they had robbed not only the cradle but the casket.

Kappa Psi Upsilon

Levi Conrath and Abie Adams vich haf retoined vunce by Hoinell with OiylSuch nize new scheepschkins coats ant now dey are vaiting for vinter. Ve tinks dey gyped dere vrend.

Korsgen is still straining to break his record. Only seven times!

Howbridge is now taking physical training in Friendship .over the week- ends. Can he have been led astray by his roommate?

Before long the super he-man, thanks to Earl Leiderman, will be around. Keep your eyes open girls.

Peace and quiet reigned in the at- tic over the week-end. Some one must have doped Paul.

The annex entertained a guest on Wednesday evening last. He, or she, was dressed in a black and white fur coat and left, a calling card which was immediately scent around to the rest of the house.

Joe's new pipe is still in its pris- tine glory. Both are doing nicely and seem about evenly matched.

Herbert Arnold '26, made a short visit Friday night. He reports that the recent arrival is doing well.

Kappa Psi extends heartiest con- gratulations to the Elmira marathon runners.

Sigma Chi N u

Sigma Chi Nu takes pleasure in announcing the pledging of Mary E.

Stevely and Doris M. Henshaw.

Maxine Kelley, Julia, and Eunice were recent dinner guests at the house.

Grace reports a fine time at the Lisle conference last week. And though they haven't reported it, Theda and HazeT^vitnessed the game in Wellsville Friday afternoon. They do say the house was unusually quiet this week-end.

Anyone wishing expert instruction in square dancing apply at Sigma Chi Nu.

GENERAL NEWSANCE

Boston University social functions are in restricted straits. The Deans see to it that all affairs do not pro- ceed past 1:00 A. M. except for the Gleen Club and the Junior Prom, which may continue until 2:00 A. M.

and 3:00 A. M. respectively. The studes are tied down so completely that a threatened migration to some carefree place like Alfred is rumored.

"LOOKING 'EM OVER''

By Buel

"Freshman Week," virtually a new experiment a few years ago, has spread like bad news. It is estimated that at least one-third of the colleges in the country had their class of 1931.

arrive on the campus a week early ,o become familiar with things before

he start of the grind.

When the business manager of a I. of Washington publication offered a $5 pipe to the man who turned in he most subscriptions, he failed to figure on the co-eds. Milanie Peter- son turned in the most subscriptions md then claimed the furnace. Now hat she has the pipe she can be a plumber.

Delta Sigma Phi

Delta Sigma Phi takes pleasure in announcing the pledging of Ernest Spencer.

The boys were glad to have Frank Goble back again.

"Don" Lynn accompanied by "Ken"

Nichols, journeyed to Bucknell over the week-end to take in the football game between W. and J. and Buck- nell.

"Dutch" Cripps spent the week-end at his home in Olean.

Ask "Hank" what kind of a football team Wellsville has.

Mr. and Mrs. Lyons of Bradford, Pa., were dinner guests Sunday evening.

Theta Theta Chi

Theta Theta Chi takes pleasure in announcing the pledging of Phyllis Clifford.

Deborah Troxell and Virginia Hau- selt were dinner guests Wednesday evening, and Friday brought "Phyl,"

"Bud" Graves. Ortense Potter, and

"Whiz" Selkirk within the precincts of Morgan Hall.

Jane, the two Ruth's, and Drena had severe attacks of the "Wander- lust" this week. The rest of Theta Chi? Ask Alice or Clarice if the Brick is ever stormed!

The girls began (or continued?) a course in human nature by seeing

"The Poor Nut." How many??

Purgatory sure has the souls of the violins— and kindred spirits. "Music"Music hath charms—"

Everbody happy? Notfrn' but!

Pi Alpha Pi

Phi Alpha Pi takes pleasure in announcing the pledging of Margery Travis, ' "Bud Graves, and Helen Dilks.

Margery Phelps, Mildred Kneerim.

K a t h e r i n e Chamberlain, "Bud"

Graves, and "Marge" Travis were dinner guests Thursday, while Kay Bird.

"Brownie" Allen. a:nd "Peg" Lyon swelled the Pi Alpha ranks over the weekend.

Margaret Voorhies answered the call of "Home Sweet Home" this week-end, while "Bee" was claimed by the conference at Smith College.

Here's hopin' the latter knows how to swim!

Pi Alpha is all "stuck up"—and you would be too if you had helped "yank taffee" Friday night. Purgatory's serenade made things all the sweeter

—the more candy to you next time, boys!

Personals

Dr. Herbert L. Wheeled, a trustee of Alfred University, and his wife of New York City were Sunday callers on President Davis.

Dr. George O'Hanlon '90, a trustee of Alfred University, called on Presi- dent Davis last Saturday.

Margaret McCarthy '31 was called to her home in Canaseraga last Thurs- day on account of the illness of her

father.

Dallas Love Sharpe, a graduate of \ Brown and Professor of English at Boston University claims that there re "to many intelligence testers oose in the country," and that all his classification of pupils is "pure iunk." He even maintains that he would have had just as good an education had he played hookey all but five days of his 19 years in school and j college. Follow his advice and you won't have to pay any graduation fee!

I Gertrude Ederle, first woman to I conquer the English Channel, spoke at I George Washington University last Wednesday. She probably told them all to get in the swim.

Brooklyn Poly is reviving an ancient custom of having its Glee Club serve as a nucleus during the Chapel singing. Such a custom here would do one of two things. It would either introduce several new voices to chapel or else it would disband (?) our Glee Club. Guess which.

Boston University recently purchas- ed the Boston/ Athletic Association grounds. The property consists of 24 acres, and like Merrill Field is only sixteen minutes

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Judging merely from the Fiat of the past week the editor of this column has at last stirred some interest. The Lord be praised! We were about to run out of material.

A little careful investigation of the Student Handbook on page 24, has convinced us that there is something wrong with the Merit System.

As was stated last week, the poor hardworking Football Manager is dubbed for six points, while a Cam- pus Administrator who merely tickles a typewriter gets socked with eight dots.

Going further we find that not one single unit is provided for the ambi- tious young persons who form the night watch at the Steiheim. How often have we pa.ssed that way on a lovely evening only to hear the whistle of the watch shrill out, warn- j ing us of the condition of the steps.

Think. I pray you, how many hours this officer spends during the week, when the season is at its height—

surely he vies with the Football | Manager in hours spent—and no let-' ter at that. Is this justice?

Again—consider the men and wo- j men who strive day after day for . position in the restaurant. Just one miss of a day's practice so hurts them | that they cannot hope to gain the last booth when in competition with j the others who are out to hold clown , a booth for Dear Old Alfred. No points for these persons either. It is a shame that such earnest en- deavor should go unnoticed.

What of the upperclassmen who , take it upon themselves to show the!

frosh girls a good time? How often (

have we seen them, joshing the lit- '•

tie co-eds along, springing College . Humors merely to please the little i things? Are they rewarded? No.

Even the girls whom they favor with their glances do not appreciate ef- forts to make college life seem as painted by Percy Marks. Here we j are allowing our true "college boys" j to go unpaid. Surely they deserve a few points.

Then we have the coffee sipper—

At Alfred this is a major sport, and one of extreme danger, said to be nine times as dangerous to the partic- ipant here as to those who indulge in it such places at Hornell. Yet is he mentioned? Nay!

So then, to press! Let us get this Merit System Scale Committee under way. The handbook provides for a committee to take care of this matter—let that gang start functioning!

Thank you Senior, for the note.

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CORRECTION Y M C A

Due to some error on the part of j Representatives of Alfred Universi- an Alfred student, the notice of the

marriage of Miss Irene Maurer to Mr.

j ty at last week's Y M C A State Cabi- net Retreat at Lisle are Grace Das- -T ,, T „ . " " . ' , " . " " ' " ' ! sance, Sally Austin, Marguerite Hutch- Nathan J. Fass is a mistake, for Mr. j i n s o n^ W a l t e r c h a u n c e y i D igh t o.n B m, Fass was best man at nis cousin's j dick, and Leonard Hunting.

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Nathan J. Fass. No, little girl, rugby is not an inside game played on the rug.

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TWO-YEAR MIDDLE ATLANTIC TITLE

FALLS TO UNION

( Continued from Page One ) ten. Then came the first Alfred run- ner; Ladd, closing his hill and dale career for Alfred and leading the I purple pack, 150 yards behind Roth. 1 Captain Boulton, pulling up in the last two miles, placed close to Ladd I for fourth. Then came the rest of Union team to wreck the fondest hopes of Alfjed. Sawtelle, Rothman, Heath and McMillan followed in close order to finish the final scoring for Union at 27 points, the lowest count established in the last seven years.

Voorheis was third to score for Al- fred. In a thrilling finish he lost out to Hummer of Lafayette and took fifteenth place. On his heels came Rockefeller of Alfred, Schwer of N.

Y. U., and Chickering of Lehigh . fighting for sixteenth place. Rocke- I feller won at the finish with Schwer at his heels.

Getz Collapses, But Finishes Getz who took twentieth place, was the last to score for Alfred. The purple star ran hard, but tired himself out before the end. For the first two miles, Getz led the 41 runners who , started the race. From that point on | the others graduately passed him.

Near the finish he collapsed, but soon revived and finished gamely.

Ladd Places Third

After the first two miles in which Getz held the lead, Totten of Union and Roth of N. Y. U. fought it out.

During most of the distance they ran side by side but neither was able to forge ahead of the other. On the home stretch, Totten began to pull away from Roth until he crossed the finish line only a short distance ahead, j Ladd had held his position in third j during most of the race but Boulton | had to call upon his reserve to take ' fourth. During the last two miles he passed the four Union harriers who finished behind him.

The race is outstanding as one of the fastest and hardest in the history of Middle Atlantic States cross country running, and while Union's su- premacy on the Van Cortlandt course is now undisputed, Alfred's gameness and spirit in the fight to hold the title marks an era in the history of the team. With Getz virtually out of the running insofar as scoring was concerned, Zschiegner a total loss to j the team when he passed into a total I coma one mile from the finish line, j and May ineligible to run because of j a slip-up in estimating conference j rules by one of Alfred's coaches, Al- fred's prospects for a win were some- what lessened.

Getz, picked as a possible individual winner of the race, was forced by illness to watch 19 men pass him during the latter stages of the run. He paced the first mile in the exceptional- ly fast time of 4:32 on turf as he led the entire field from the start, and magnificently held his lead until cramps compelled to slacken his stride. Cross country enthusiasts estimate that even Getz' winning o f individual honors, however, could not have placed the title curj in Alfred's hands, as Union's bunched scoring strength showed an unquestioned team superiority.

The Middle Atlantic States Collegi- ate Athletic Association includes some of the strongest colleges in the east.

Bucknell, Delaware, Dickinson, Drexel, Franklin and Marshall, Get- tysburg, Haverford, Johns Hopkins, i Juniata, Lafayette, Lehigh, Manhat- tan, Muhlenberg, New York Universi- ty, Rutgers, Swarthmore, Union, Washington, Washington and Jeffer-

son, and Alfred are members.

The order of the finish:

Pos. Name and College Time 1 A. I. Totten, Union 30:07 2 Irving Roth, N. Y. U 30:27 3 E. F. Ladd, Alfred 31:00 4 Harold Boulton, Alfred 31:12 5 C. W. Sawtelle, Uniou 31:20 6 Henry Rothman, U n i o n . . . . 31:24 7 L. J. Heath. Union 31:42 8 Loring McMillan, U n i o n . . . 31:44 9 H. B. Sames, Lehigh 31:47 10 D. J. Aitken. Lehigh 32:08 11 F. B. Wood worth, U n i o n . . . 32:24 12 John Fortier, M a n h a t t a n . . . 32:26 13 L. A. Wolfson, N. Y. U. .. 32:28 14 E. B. Hummer, Lafayette.. 32:34 15 C. H. Voorheis, Alfred 32:35 16 W. W. Rockefeller, Alfred. 32:44 17 G. W. Schwer, N. Y. U 32:46 18 Chickering, Lehigh 32:48 19 William Phillips, N. Y. U . . . 33:29 20 W. C. Getz, Alfred 33:31 21 H. F. Sigman, L a f a y e t t e . . . 33:43 23 R. F. Gadd, Lehigh 33:51 24 Joseph Hickey, N. Y. U 34:01 25 R. A. Johnson, Union 34:08 26 W. S. Trazaskus, Lafayette 34:12 27 W. F. Betts, Lafayette 34:13 28 Robert M. Reed, Lafayette.. 34:37 29 L. F. Weaver, N. Y. U 34:55

Brawn and Brains Alike Is Unusual Heritage of

Alfred Wrestling Team

High I. Q.'s in athletics, the fruitful nub of many a discussion relating to college life, has been found to apply to Alfred as well as to Dartmouth. In comparsion to the New England college's "all Phi Bete" football team of several years past. Al- fred wrestlers shoulder above the scholastic index of the college average by .32 and lav- claim to the Intramural Intel- ligence Title among Alfred teams.

In the light of recent investigation bv an enterprising member of the Fiat Staff, the question as to whether athletics cause serious havoc with indices is now definitely settled. The hi<?h I. O. of the wrestling team hrmps the average athletic index un to a noint higher than the whole college index, which was 1.22 last year. The only athletic team which equalled or passed this mark was the wrestling team with an average of 1.54. Basketball having an index of 1.17, failed to enual the student body average by .05.

Cross country follows with an average of 1.06 and the football men trail the list with 1.00.

CAMPUS COURT ACTIVE WHEN SIX FROSH ARE

REPORTED ON CHARGES

The Campus Court was particularly active last week, six freshmen having been brought to trial for the dis- regard of campus rules.

Sam Weinger forgot to carry matches. He plead guilty and was released without fine. William Green and Sterling Beach forgot their salute to upperclassmen. They were also dismissed without fine. Francis Don- nelly who plead guilty to the charge of not tipping his cap, was fined 50c and given heavy duty for contempt of court.

Leonard Monsheimer was found guilty of neglecting to tip his cap and not returning the yellow cap which he had been wearing as a result of a former offense. He was fined $1.00 and given a paddling.

William Pomerantz was the victim of an illusion. He thought he had his frosh cap on but an upperclassman

"disillusioned him. As a result of his trial he was fined $1.00 and paddled.

W. S. G. COUNCIL FORMS COURT TO

TRY ERRING GIRLS

The Women's Student Government Council last week formed itself into a court for the purpose of trying those violators of rules with whom they are concerned, in order that a higher degree of justice and a better understanding between the violators and th Council may be created.

As a result of the Student Senate's decision last year that the Women's Student Government should handle all violations by women, the Council has found its duties considerably in- creased, and has deemed it expedient to give each defendant the fair trial which the uncertainty of the accus- ation in many cases warrants.

Under the present arrangement, the president occupies the judge's chair, two Seniors act as attorneys, and the Freshman representative performs the duties of sergeant-at-arms. The re- mainder of the Council comprises the jury, the secretary acting as clerk of the court.

The formation of such a court at once cancels the need of a separate order with like purposes, and fulfils the responsibilities which already rest with it in a. more efficient manner.

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30 R. G. Laird, Lehigh 34:53 31 David Fiscus, Lehigh 35:31 32 D. O. O'Neil, Lafayette 36:01 33 M. McGovern, M a n h a t t a n . . 36:12 34 Herman Horstman, N. Y. U. 36:40 35 A. E. Fuller, Lafayette 36:51 36 J. Keeley, Manhattan 37:34 37 W. Grady, Manhattan 38:16 38 G. Philbin, Manhattan 38:17

TEAM SCORES

Union 1 5 6 7 8— 27 Alfred 3 4 14 15 19— 55 N. Y. U 2 12 16 18 23— 71 Lehigh 9 10 17 21 22— 79 Lafayette 13 20 25 25 26—103 Manhattan 11 27 28 29 30—125

"SPO(R)T LIGHTS"

By Dekie

After winning for the last two year's, Alfred relinquished its hold on the team honors of the Middle At- lantics cross country title Saturday.

The team deserves as much honor and praise as if it had won for it fought hard. Union had a superior team, and showed it conclusively. One consol- ation is the fact that Union did not defeat Alfred as badly as the Purple defeated the Garnet a year ago. Give the boys credit for they deserve it ! In looking over the facts concern- ing the team, there are two persons who should not be forgotten. Coach Frank Lampman, a senior in college, has been the coach of the team during the past two years, while most of Alfred's opponents have highly-paid graduate coaches. But the greatest of all is "Doc" Russell S. Ferguson who introduced cross country to Al- fred athletics six years ago, and developed the nucleus of the team which fought so gallantly Saturday. Doc, with his cross country team, has ad- vertised Alfred more than almost any other person in the last few years.

Students and alumni can point back to Doc's coaching achievements with pride, for they have been worthy of the Purple and Gold.

Alfr'ed will bring its mediocre football season to a close Friday against the equally mediocre Buffalo Univer- sity eleven. This is the time for every Alfred supporter to join in and help push across a victory. The team fought nobly against Niagara before a home crowd, and now, let's help make them win Friday. Freshmen must at- tend the game.

Remember that the team is a financial benefit to the student body this year1, and should have your support.

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( Continued from Page One ) erickis place in the backfield, did well, making several good tackles. The loss of Fredericks was hard-felt, especially in the second line defense.

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Intramural basketball wiil soon be under way with the formation of the Intramural Basketball League. Each season various organizations on the campus organize teams, enter the league and battle for the trophy, a silver loving cup obtained through donations from league teams. The cup must be won three consecutive years by one team to become its permanent possession.

Intramural basketball began two years ago, and both seasons the Delta Sigma Phi house team has won the cup. This year more organizations have taken an interest in the contest, and indications seem to point toward more active opposition for the present cup holder.

Among the organizations in the league are: Burdick Hall, Mrs. Tolls,' the Livermore Club, the Rosebush Block, the Smith Club, Klan Alpine, Delta Sigma Phi, Theta Kappa Nu, Kappa Psi Upsilon, and Pergatory.

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