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The Opportunity Of A Life-Time

Comes Thursday! FIAT LUX Watch The Varsity

Trounce Hobart At Davis Gym Saturday

PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF ALFRED UNIVERSITY

VOL. XV ALFRED, N. Y., TUESDAY, F E B R U A R Y 28, 1928 No. 16

EASY VICTORY IN FINAL WRESTLING

MATCH OF SEASON

Coach Seidlin's Grapplers Close Successful Season With Victory Staged On Home Mat.

Wreaking vengeance for a brace of defeats last season, the Alfred Var- ertty matmen overwhelmed the Cort- land Normal wrestling team by a score of 21% to 9% at Davis Gym- nasium Saturday night.

In the opener D'Elia of Alfred though out-weighed drew with Cap- tain Dain of Cortland in the 125 lb.

class after a close and exciting match which, went to extra periods. Due to the neglect of one of the timers to start his watch D'Elia was deprived Of a time decision in the main period.

Bradbury of Cortland undefeated in t&x years, obtained a close decision of 1:33 in the 135 lb. division, the match being forced into extra periods.

Past and clever foot work- fea- tured the bout the outcome of which remained in doubt until final time was called.

Rodger of Alfred outclassed Hub- bard, the Cortland 145 lb. representa- tive, to obtain a fall in 5:44 seconds using his favorite half-nelson and crotch hold.

Boulton of Alfred put up a dogged fight against Dodge of Cortland, although outweighed by fifteen pounds.

Boulton forced the match into extra periods but was. thrown.in the 1st period despite game resistance.

In the 175 lb. division, the confident Kress of Cortland received a surprise In the form of Fredericks who ad- ministered the light-heavy's first defeat in years. The Alfred grappler mastered the aggressive tactics of Kress to claim a fall in 7:56.

The Alfred score climbed five points (Continued on page four)

CHAPEL

Dean Norwood is giving an interesting series of talks in chapel this week on "Modernism." He is presenting a short discourse each morning on various viewpoints, and students who have heard the talks so far state that it is well worth the time of the student body to attend the current services.

RUSHING SEASON TERMINATES MON.

WITH THIRD PARTY

With the third rush party Monday night the Intersorority formal rushing came to a close this week. "Formal rushing" is explained by the Council to include any entertaining at sorority houses, out of town, at entertainments in town, or at meals. Other communi- cation between sorority women and Freshmen is permitted, however, until bids are issued Monday noon, March 12, when the "week of silence" offici- ally begins.

PROSH SOPH PLAYS

TO BE CHOSEN SOON

Final selections from the nine plays tentatively accepted by the Footlight Club for the annual Frosh-Soph presentation will be made next week, according to information received from Joseph E. Clavelle, President. It is understood that the completed program will include one drama, one comedy, and two other one-act plays.

Present plans point toward the production of the plays near the end of next month, and books including the nine titles under consideration are now on the reserve shelf in the Car- negie Library for the convenience of interested persons.

Pi Gamma Mu Holds Informal Discussion

Of Social Sciences

At the last meeting of Pi Gamma Mu held in Kenyon Hall, on the first Tuesday of the month, the Social Science society discussed the question,

"Why are the Social Sciences less advanced than the Natural Sciences?"

After an interesting open discussion, the group came to the general conclusion that it is impossible to make the Social Sciences exact, because the human element plays such an important part. From this, the discussion led to a consideration of the methods used in the Natural Sciences, as applied to the Social Sciences, and it was decided that an attempt to interchange the methods would be unscientific in itself, which was one of the main reasons why the Social Sciences are less advanced than the Natural Sciences.

These meetings, held once a month, are not headed by any chairman, or leader, but are just informal, round- table discussions, open to members only. The members come prepared to discuss each topic, either through pre- vious experience, or by seeking facts and principles in research work.

A committee has been appointed to draw up a program for the remainder of the semester, and it is expected that before long members will be taken into the fraternity, chosen from those having at least 20 hours of the social sciences at an average grade

of T2.

UNUSUAL PRIZES ARE OFFERED IN CONTESTS

TO BE HELD IN MAY

Rules for the Public Speaking Con- tests which will be held at Alfred University in the near future have been drawn up and approved by the Committee on Rules and Judging and the date for the event has been set as May 9.

The Public Speaking Contests are the result of a movement started a few months ago by the Student Policy Committee. After securing the approv- al of the Student Body as expressed in a printed questionnaire, the Polic?

Committee selected the following persons as members of the Committee on Rules and Judging: Dr. C. F. Binns, Dean J. N. Norwood, Mrs. Joseph Seid- lin, Betty Whitford, Desmond Devitt,

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BRILLIANT PLAY MARKS GAME SAT.

WITH CLARKSON

Reversing Former Performances The Varsity Came Through With 38-19 Victory Against Clarkson.

Springing a surprise which surpas-

| sed the most optimistic expectations of the majority of loyal supporters,

! Coach "Dutch" Heers' oranged-jersey- ' ed quintet completely swamped the

! Clarkson Tech team 38 to 19 on the Davis gymnasium court Thursday night. From beginning to end Alfred played high-rate basketball and excell- ed the visitors in every department of the game.

Varsity Outplays Opponents Alfred showed a brand of basketball unequaled during the season. There was fast-passing team play in the offense and an almost impenetrable defense. The varsity literally ran rings around the visitors

(Continued on page four)

"Bring A Man" Is Slogan For The Leap Year Dance

Invitiations to the Leap Year party and dance Thursday night have been sent to each and every woman on Alfred's campus, and she who is not present at the High School Gym on that date is, in the words of Phi Sigma Gamma, "dcidedly out of vogue." "Bring a Man" is the slogan on the invitations; and, in view of the fact that no men are to be admitted unless they are undeniably "brought,"

the campus "eds" are heartily approv- ing the advice.

The Leap Year spirit is running high. The girls will call at the doors of fraternity and dorm to escort their guests within sight of the College Orchestra, where, perchance, they will be cut in upon unmercifully.

Th dance is a program affair, but rather informally so, as it is understood that exchanging will not be done before reaching the dance ball.

Novel entertainment is also planned, and the only demands made upon the male members of the revelry is that J they dance well—and take the girls I home!

RELIGION IN HIGHER EDUCATION

DISCUSSED IN CONFERENCE HELD

BY COLLEGEPRESMNTS, DEANS

Two Hundred Delegates Representing Eastern Colleges Agree That The College Man Is Not Becoming Less Religous.

"The college man of today is as religions, if not more so, than the college man of a generation ago, but ho does not express his religion through the same institutions and practices as the college man of a generation ago did." This statement, said Dean J. N. Nor- wood, seemed to be the consensus of opinion at the Conference on.

Religion in Higher Education, which was held at Princeton Univer- sity February 17 to 19. Dean Norwood represented Alfred Unversity at the conference which was attended by over 200 delegates, most of whom are college presidents, deans, and professors of Eastern colleges.

. All Beliefs Presented The conference was opened by Pres-

"Three Wise Fools"

To Be Presented At

j ident John Grier Hibben of Princeton

| with a presentation of beliefs and opinions on the subject of Religion

Alumni Hall March 5th in Higher Education. Later the sub-

I ject was considered under four heads, Extraordinary in Its movement, in- it h e Problem of university worship;

'the place of religion in the curriculum;

dividuality, and human interest, the Footlight Club play, "Three Wise Fools" bids fair to usurp the throne of public praise from the preceeding pretenders to the crown. The play, which will be presented at Alumni Hall, Monday evening, March 5, is said to have an excellent cast, the members of which, are trodding their ambitions way down the road of technique with unusual success.

It is rumored that several novel forms of entertainment will be intro- duced to shorten the waiting moments between acts, and that the "curtain raisers" may even rival the Junior Follies in quality.

The Football Club desires an S. R.

O. audience so that the occasion may be characterized by the "good old Alfred spirit." Tickets are on sale at Ellis' Drug Store.

ASSEMBLY PROMISES PARTICULARLY GOOD

RECITAL THIS WEEK

College assemby for this week is promised a program which includes the talent of two towns. Mr. Tal- madge, reputed as an artist of ex-

extra-curricular religious organiza- tions and religion in preparatory and private schools.

Religious Problem Chaotic That the religious problem in its college phase is perplexing, and conditions chaotic, was generally con- ceded by the delegates. It was stated, however, that inherent religion and seriousness of purpose eventually would make possible a new method of expression to fit the present times and conditions.

It wfcs clearly brought out that the schools founded by churches and religious teachers offer a better religious background than tax-supported or state institutions.

Scientific Teaching Considered As a remedy for many of the prob- lems discussed, it was said that religion should be taught with a scien- tifice objectivity and that the body of material presented, as well as fact and interpretation, should be judic- iously balanced. The statement was broached that many religious courses were considered as "pipes" and preachings. At some institutions students are given one hour credit for chapel attendance. Several delegates to the conference placed their faith in the fact that all religious exercise should be voluntary.

Constructive or Destructive?

A discussion as to whether the attitude of science is constructive or destructive to religion, produced many cellence and engaging personality, differences of opinion. The need for

, . , (Continued on Pane Three) will present a song recital featuring

the folk songs of various countries.

Mrs. E. A. Heers of Alfred, at thepiano will accompany Mr. Talmadge who comes from Hornell

Interesting Pictures Of Nature In Labrador

Are Shown By Speaker

MILLION DOLLAR CENTENNIAL DRIVE

IS BEING PUSHED

"The man who did not receive something at Alfred for which he has not paid, and lor which he is not willing

and anxious to. do something, is fundamentally wrong. Every man owes to his college a debt he can never pay—not only a debt in dollars and cents, but a debt in devotion and loy- alty to the college, and to the men who taught him and helped to mold and frame his character." Such are

the convictions of one of Alfred's alumni as expressed in the pamphlet

"Dividends", the third of the series of Centennial Programs which are being circulated by Alfred University in connection with its million-dollar Centennial Drive.

(Continued on page four)

Those who attended last week's assembly found a rare treat in store for them. Mr. Hugo Watson, an alumnus of Alfred of the class of '07, presented an illustrated lecture on a trip which he recently made up the St. Lawrence valley and on to Labrador.

Mr. Watson is a natural born lover of nature and is possessed of that satisfaction and joy which comes only to those who can see and appreciate her unparalleled beauty.

In an absorbing manner, Mr. Wat- son related many unusual sights which he had seen and the people he had met, augmenting his words with documentary evidence of quaint vil- lages and their quaint people, and the phenomenal marvels of Labrador and the north seas.

Mr. Watson's desire to get good photographs placed him in many a precarious position. He told of on©

instance when his guide lowered him i on a rope for one hundred feet or more down the face of a precipice, in order that he might get pictures of some birds nesting below.

The student body thoroughly ap- preciated Mr. Watsons talk and ap- plauded generously.

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FIAT LUX

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

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MANAGING BOARD

DONALD P. PBUDEN '28, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CHESTER E. TAYLOK '28, BUSINESS MANAGER DlGHTON G. BURDICK ' 2 9 , MANAGING EDITOR

ASSOCIATE

Harriette Janet Mills '30 J. Enfield Leach '29 Betty J. Whitford '29

EDITORS

Francis Jesse Williams '28 H. Warner Waid '29 John Reed Spicer '30

REPORTERS

Joseph Edward Clavelle '28 Harry Montral Levin '29

Albert James Coe '30 Frederik Jacob Bakker '29

Herbert Samuel Coe '28 William Henry Murray '31

William Frank White '31 Frieda E. Smigrod '31

Assistant Managing Editors

Ernest Waldorf Clement '30 Assistant

Business Managers Harold Sisson Hamilton '29

W. T. Tredennick '29

Kenneth Eugene Smith '29 Clarence Simon Atwood '31 Cartoonist

Emil G. Zschiegner, Jr. '30 Competitors W. H. Van Buren '30 Virginia D. Wallm '31

C. Rodney Layton '31 Esther Eberhardt '31 H. W. Gullbergh '31

Glenn W. Kinzie '31 Paul V. Gardner '29

Paul E. Conrath '30 Gladys Seguin '31 Thelma V. Guild '31 Mary B. Allen '31 James P. Morris '31

Rudolph D'Elia '30 M. B. Schneider '30 W

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aldo W. Kuhl '30 Hayden H. Dadd '31 Paul J. Webster '31 Avis Stortz '31

Where The Honor System's Worked

The Honor System has ceased being merely a joke. It strives to- ward the new dignity of becoming a serious problem.

Periodic flares of indignation follow close upon each examina- tion time. Faculty members and students, in rare accord, rise a com- mon hue and cry. But gradually the hullaballoo subsides into the usual sulky grumble, which soon fades into the distance, and dies a natural death. Events march onward as before and nothing very corrective is ever done. The Honor System continues to be worked.

It is pretty generally understood that an honor system should inspire its "beneficiaries" with a sense of trust which like a true friendship cannot be violated. Yet see what its kind benevolence has brought. Instead of a sturdy uprightness of honest faith, it has worked the rankest injustice. The honest but hard-working student with his lowly " C " wishfully watches the cribber post happily diploma-ward with " A ' s " and an easy conscience.

Somehow scholastic thievery has gradually attained the distinc- tion of being more or less reputable, a thing to be spoken of with a note of apology, yet with a tinge of pride. Things have come to the pretty pass where students high in the eye of campus position may steal grades and get away without a conscience pang.

/•""•" The pity of honor system enforcement lies in the fact that no mere student wants to report his fellow, or even to warn him. Fur- thermore, the difficulty of convicting offenders make the whole show rather useless. Occasionally, some unfortunate cribber comes be- neath the Puritan eye of some conscientious objector. The inevitable happens. Once in a great while the Student Senate, after great delib- eration, administers a ponderous slap upon the wrist. Usually, it doesn't. Meanwhile, too many others caper blithely from the straight and narrow path—scot free.

"We have among our numbers students who are fundamentally honest, and we also have those who are either fundamentally dis- honest or weak. So has every college. For the honest student we need no honor system, but for the latter class we need something more effective than an easy means to workless grades. People may say that the scholarly pilferer defeats his own purposes by gaming no knowledge. True—but after all, grades do mean something, and they are the stuff that diplomas are made of.

Strictly speaking, what we have is not an Honor system. If it were, we might hear the kind professor say, "My son, here is your examination. Take it home and follow the instructions carefully.

No*'don't bother to come back: just drop around in the morning.'' Then, this much is clear. We have all sorts of inhibitions such a-j pledges, reporting, tapping, dated blue books, alternate Seating, and a host of other regulations which stamp a stain on Honor.

The miracle has been, not that as many sins have been committed in the name of honor as in liberty, but that the system has survived abuse so long. Still, there is a certain comfort in knowing that you are not. Here is a fine distiction for the discrimiating judge.

The Honor System has long been under a barrage of criticism.

At Hunter College the authorities fear for its safety in the light of adverse publicity furnished by some sixty-odd violators; at Yale, the clarion call, though muted, sounds the call to arms. On the other hand, Colgate students are blowing the horn from the other end to modify a proctoring system. From this we suspect that there must be argument on both sides.

Humans are so ordered that they take pride in a sportsmanlike thing. Thus it tastes bitter to acknowledge the Honor System's fail- ure. Of course it may seem cynical. It tumbles down our faith that college students are high-minded, honest, and holy. But in our hearts we know that they are as prone to error as the rank and file. What if we should abolish all policing agencies, put our trust in humanity to work, and place the general population of the country on an honor system basis"?

Soberly, we must think the problem out. If we regard oppo- sition to the Honor System as a foolish and pessimistic exaggeration, we must talk with those who have watched examinations from the rear of the classroom. If we think that pseudo-idealism hasn't placed a halo over an ineffective device, we must remember that high school students are still reading circulars which advertise Alfred University

—"Where the Honor System Works."

HUMOR

The leap year dance

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Is not far away.

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Dame rumor has it

* * • • That the girls

* * * • Are coming around

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To the houses

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For the boys

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And that the

* • • • Boys will have

* * * * To wear balloons

* * * * Tied to their ankles

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But boys have been

* * * * Wearing balloons

* * * * Around their ankles

* * * * Since the disappearance

* * * * Of the old bell-bottoms.

* * * * So we suggest

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Full-length silk hose

* * * * And mid-thigh breeches.

* * * * And the breeches

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Won't need pockets

* * * * Because the woman,

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Fulfilling tradition,

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Pays?. But the news

* = * # Has come that

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One house has rented

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A safe deposit box

» * • • At the bank in which

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To keep fraternity badges.

* * * *

This is leap year! Bill Brown lias Deen captured and Mrs. Brown does not choose to pun.

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Theta Ki: "Now, Big Boy, you mustn't kiss me in this public place!"

Theta Gnu: "But I've never kissed

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As you were: "No; but in case you Allow me to present to you the igarette girls. And how!

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>Iiss Piedmont, pure (?) Virginia.

diss Old Gold, she doesn't cough.

Miss Camel, she'd walk a mile.

Vtiss Bull Durham, rolls her own.

iliss Fatima, she's different,

/tisses Chesterfield, (You guesed it!).

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Our special noonday luncheons are one of the good features daily enjoyed by hundreds.

When in Hornell you may expect to receive from Andy the same service and hospitality that you received in Alfred.

,IFE OF Y M C A

HANGS IN BALANCE

The fate of the Y. M. C. A. hinges pon a cabinet meeting to be held his week . The chief business of this neeting will be concerned with the uestion of whether Alfred should

ave a Y. M. C. A. or not.

An informal meeting was held last

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eek at which only four council mem- ers were in attendance. These men Ian to appeal to the student body for time semblance of support. If no in- erest is shown, the association will cease to exist.

CERAMIC SOCIETY

The feature of the Ceramic Society meeting tonight at Firemens Hall -will be two films one on the making and use of Terra Cotta, and the other deal- ing with the manufacture and use of concrete. The regular business meet- ing will be held at 8:00 o'clock be- fore the showing of the films.

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FIAT LUX. TUESDAY, FEB. 28, 1928 Page 3

GREEK PERSONALS

Theta Kappa Nu

Thta Nu announces the pledging of Rodney Layton.

Girls, remember according to rules the boys must be home by twelve.

You must not linger on the door steps.

William Bloomer was a dinner guest at the house Wednesday.

Waldo Welch and "Bill" Bottum migrated to Bolvar for the week-end.

Kappa Psi Upsilon

Kappa Psi announces the initiation of KJeimeth Reed, James Waldock, | Glen Kinzie, Henry Ellison, Fred Mul- ler, and Eugene Bryant Saturday . night.

Dave Howbridge and George Ostran- , der spent the week-end at their re- j spective homes.

Rumor has it that Korsgen has ac- . quired a new respect for the upper- i classmen.

Charlie Field reports that the Hor- nell Taxie service is first class but expensive.

We congratulate the Delta Sig on ! their victory last Thursday.

Bob wishes every year were leap \ year! Such popularity must be de- served.

Pi Alpha Phi

Under E. Smith's efficient manage- ment, a party was staged at the house Friday night. Bud was responsible for the cute programs. (Ed. note) B. Smith "managed" the "Vic."

Mary and Devitt journeyed to the far city of Rochester on Saturday.

Here's hoping they bring home some jelly beans to Audreye.

Miss Starr was a guest at the house on Friday night.

Lampy was "the guest of honor"

Saturday night. Big surprise, eh what, Bee?

Theta Theta Chi

Rhoda and Scud left for Warsaw Friday, but Rhoda is back again—

at least, to all appearances. But then, you can't know. . . .

Belmont and Bolivar claimed Helen, Drena, and Mary this week-end.

The newly wa.xed floors are the cause of many a downfall.

Which reminds one of Phyl's story that it doesn't do any good to Buck if you feel yourself slipping. Fran says Kicking is better.

Salisbury's Ford is apt to skid—

which may account for his getting in- to Theta Chi notes. It's no place for a woman-hater. Roger.

Klan Alpine

Haskell Dubois, '24, dropped in last week for a short stay.

Warren seems to be hanging pretty close to the telephone these days.

Possibly he is hoping for a bid to the Leap Year party.

Scudder has left us to take up a position with his father in the real estate business at Englewood, N. J.

The Klan extends congratulations to the wrestling team on its successful season.

"Bish" Clement and Gridley toured to Rochester, Friday night, to attend the Firemen's Ball or something like i that.

Room 4 has changed from the "Alen j of the Dinosaur," to, "Rogues Gallery," i through the assistance of Warner | Brothers, Famous Lasky Players, First i.

National Pictures, etc.

PERSONALITY WAS THEME OF TALKS

GIVEN IN CHAPEL

Speaking on the subject of "Person-1 ality," Dean A. E. Main impressed up-1 on the minds of chapel-goers of the past' week the fact that a balanced being, only, is acceptable to God and worthy of the approbation of his fellow men.

Biblical references and specific instan- ces served tc clarify the subject which was treated from the personal view- point.

At the close of his interesting talks, Dean Main said that the foundation of Personality rested upon ten factors, which are self-awareness, sub-con- scious mind, identity and continuity, reason, aesthetic sense, self-direction, feeling, self-expression, religion, and the spiritual life.

L>OOkin§

'Em Over

By Buel

Fable Tired—of life and living

Yet not prepared to quit.

It's a funny situation,

When you come to think of it.

There's little left to live for,—

My loves are dead and done;

My latest girl has left me And she was the only one.

I'll admit t'was in the springtime, I'll admit that love is blind—

But tell me, brother, tell me, Who am I to look behind?

There's another Springtime coming, I shall welcome it anew.

I'll seek another girl, M'lad.

(She'll be better looking, too.) I know that I will love her,

And adore her every move, With a happy, steady, passion

That each rising sun shall prove.

And then will come vacation With a thousand miles between.

We shall write and think, adoring, 'Til our lives shall seem .most lean.

Then we'll seek again our fellows In a harmless summer case, 'Til we find that our emotions

Have tried another race.

Ah—back again to Alfred, In the gaily-colored fall,—

We shall neck and be quite happy;

Then we'll find that love's not all.

While I dream of a bathing beauty, You'll think of a mountain guide, Until by rereading the letters,

We'll find that each one of us lied.

One more date between us, And the very stars are dull, The crash of ? friendship ending,—

After a roar—a lull.

So, through another season, Looking and seeking in vain—

Hoping and praying for Springtime, Loving in spite of the pain.

PARSONS-BALDWIN

Announcement of the engagement of Joyce M. Baldwin '26 and Arthur T. Parsons of Elmira has been made recently. Miss Baldwin is a graduate of the New York State Scnool of Cermics and Clayworking and now is a member of the faculty of the Waver- ly High School. Mr. Parsons is claim agent for the Travelers Insurance Company. The marriage will be sol- emnized in the early Fall.

Fiat Lux Calendar

Today.

Smith Club vs. Tee-totalers, 4 P. M.

Student Senate meeting, Kenyon Hall, 7:00 P. M.

College Chorus, Kenyon Hall, 7:00 P. M.

Ceramic Society Movies, Firemens Hall, 8:00 P. M.

Campus Court meeting, Babcock Hall, 9:00 P. M.

Wednesday, Feb. 29.

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.

Aggies vs. Theta Kappa Nu, Davis Gym, 7:30 P. M.

Footlight Club meeting, Kenyon Hall, S:00 P. M.

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

Livermore Club vs. Kappa Psi Upsi- lon, Davis Gym, 8:30 P. M.

Thursday, March, 1.

Assembly, Alumni Hall, 11:15 A. M.

Klan Alpine vs. Burdick Hall, Davis Gym, 4:00 P. M.

Leap Year Hop, High School Gym.

Saturday, March 3.

Varsity Basketball Team vs. Hobart, Davis Gym, 8:00 P. M.

Monday, March, 5.

W. S. G. Council meeting, Brick, 5:00 P. M.

Footlight Club presentation, "Three Wise Fools," Alumni Hall, 8:00 P. M.

TETE A TETE

"Toujour gai's my motto, kid."

Our roomate went to a party the other night. He came back bringing an onion. Its odoriferous aroma has since permeated this room. Bermuda

—Easter lilies and onions.

We recently saw a most interesting play—in two acts.

Here it is—just as we saw it.

Act I—Scene I

Time—Monday, Feb. 6, 8:00 P. M.

Place—The Village Post Office.

A young lady is seen coming across the campus. Under her arm she car- ries a package; a box in fact. It is a long white box; it is filled with long White Envelopes.

1st Person: "Are those the semester grades?"

The Young Lady: "Yes." And so saying, deposits them in the inner office.

A hue, a cry; hues and cries. A crowd gathers.

"The marks are out." "The grades are out." 'Our fate is loosened!"

The long White Envelopes are quickly stamped, sorted, and pigeon-holed.

The owners of the various pigon holes quickly appropriate the long white letters. They open these epistles.

Faces—Expressions—Voices.

Joy and sorrow, laughter and tears, delight and woe.

A smile, a tear; smiles and tears;

tears and smiles.

A jostling crowd, a surging mob—

noise.

Collegiate Humanity.

"And there shall be Weeping and Gnashing of Teeth, etc."

Scene II

Time—Tues-Wed-Thurs-Feb. 7-8-9.

Place—The College Campus.

Seen—Hatboxes, satchels, suitcases, trunks,—express wagons.

Heard—"See you next week." "See you Easter." "See you next year."

"Write often." "Call me up". "Think of me Johnny-Jenny." "Adiew; Au re- voir; Adios; Farewell; Goodbye."

Ashes to Ashes—Dust to Dust.

.So passeth away the First Semester.

So passeth away the Bustees.

"Ring out the old-Ring in the new".

"Toujour gai's my motto, kid."

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Some of the most outstanding of these books a r e : "The Age of Words- worth" by Herford; "Evolution and Genetics" by Morgan; "Mind and Heredity" by Kellogg; "American Colleges and Universities" by Robert- son; "Foundations of Method" by Kilpatrick; "Human Nature and Con- duct" by Dewey; "Racial Elements in European History" by Gunther; and

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RELIGION I N HIGHER EDUCATION DISCUSSED

( Continued from Page One ) j a variety of viewpoints was empha-

sized as especially important to the solution of the college religious problem.

The conference as a whole is looking optimistically to such advances in religion in the college, as are being forecasted by the building of chapels and cathedrals on the college campus. Princeton University is at the present time erecting a two-million dollar chanel building. Similar build ing programs aiv being carried out in other American colleges.

Many Notables Present

Such noted men as President Hibben of Princeton, Dean Hawkes of Colum- bia, President r Farrand of Cornell, Dean Mendell of Yale, and President Little of Michigan attended the con- vention.

The aim of the conference is to start a definite consideration of the kinds of expression the present day college man may use in his religion. It is estimated that ten years will have elapsed before results of this movement are evident.

Dean Norwood Reacts

Dean Norwood belives that the most important part of the conference is "that it was held." Besides bringing the above messages back to Al- fred from the conference, he brings the opinion that "the student of today is not less religious, but is franker when confronted by the problem of religious expression."

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BRILLIANT PLAY MARKS GAME WITH CLARKSON (Continued from page one)

Hulse Stars for Victor,?

To Crabby Hulse goes a great deal of credit for his spectacular playing.

He flashed over the entire court, working as an important clog in the offense and a tower of strength in the defense.

The little guard accounted for four field goals and one foul for a total of nine points. Larson's uncanny eye for the basket carried off the scoring honors of the evening by ringing six through the lacers and one from the foul line for 13 points. Captain Foti, Fabianic and McGraw played excellent games until relieved by fresh men during the second half.

Clarkson Rally Fails

Clarkson's team was not spectacular until a rally late in the game when a spurt of seven points was stopped by Alfred's defense. Most of the seven field goals were made on long Steves.

Salvadore was the most outstanding for the visitors. He played consis- tently and hard but could penetrate the purple defense for only three two- pointers.

McGraw rang in first score by tak- ing the ball, after Foti had received the tip off,1 and dropping it in for two points. The reverse, Larson to Hulse, resulted in two more points on the second tip off. Then Alfred began to creep away from Clarkson, leaving the ombryo engineers with eight points, to their awn 22 at half time. Clark- son came back with more determina- tion in the second half but could not stop the machine work of the Purple and Gold, '

Sumary: ;

Alfred

YEARLINGS TO MEET

MONROE H. S. TONIGHT Monroe, Champions of the section and runner-up for the city title of Rochester, will engage the Frosh quintet on the local court tonight at eight o'clock. Monroe will undoubtedly present a light and speedy aggregation to cope with Coach Hansen's proteges. The Rochester outfit will be seriously handicapped by the loss of Russ Anderson, flashy forward, who a short while ago left Monroe to play for Manllius Military school.

The yearlings will have had a week and a half rest in preparation for the encounter and should be in fine fettle.

Kickham, new to the center position, has been rounding into form and should control the tip-off the majority of the time. Wenger and Pomerantz will start at the forward positions but Coach Hansen is uncertain as to who will fill the guard berths. His choice lies between Obourn, McFadden and Clark, although all of these men will probably see action.

THE MEET

Larson, rf Turner*, • M Foti, If Fabianic, c McMahori, c ' . McGraw, rg Latronic'a, rg Hulse, lg

1 Total1

Clarkson Manning, rf

Kempf, rf Stewart, If Hale, c Hollis, c Salvadore, rg O'Hara, lg Watson, lg Total

Referee: Hall, Syracuse B

6 0 0 3 0 3 0 4 16

B 2 0 0 1

0 3 0 1 7

F 1 0 0 3 0 1 0 1 6

F 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 5

T 13 0 0 9 0 7 0 9 38

T 4 0 0 2 0 6 2 5 19

Panorama of faces.... blase, eager, hard. Bodies lolling back, bent forward—hum of talk, laughter jeers across the floor. Group of lone women, laughing but envious.... Stags, wisely, "Yen, he's pretty good...."

Last minute arrivals—throwback of civilization, incongruous

Home team. Roar, Roar, Roar!! — Other team, "Big guy shapes up pret- i ty well."....

Officials. Referee. Blah Blah, and

—Time! . . .Locked arm tense muscles,

—straining bodies—study in black and red. Around the legs, fall! bedlam!!

—Get him now, rhew 'im up! A- aw! "hard luck." on the mat, shifting and flashing of hands—glistening bodies, strained voices. . . .man off mat, fixed in air, struggle of Titans. . . .look of stupid surprise. . . .crash of fallen flesh and bone to floor, grunt! Mob,

"A-ah!" Aching muscles, forced breathing. .. .final effort, slow arching of back, sobbing, tense....one shoul- der down....Kill 'im, little bit more"

defeat!! fall Thunder of ac- claim! ! . .. .referee, Blah, Blah, and. ..

PRESNT STANDING IN

INTRAMURAL LEAGUE

LACROSSE CONSIDERED TO SUPPLANT SPRING

FOOTBALL PRACTICE Lacrosse may supplant spring football and provide a new sport at Alfred, fortunate in having on its athletic staff, Carl Hansen, formerly famous as a Syracuse University player, who may see the start of this sport this Spring.

Spring football has not been of any success in the last few years at least.

Lacrosse it is claimed, would satisfy most of the advantages of Spring football and at the same time provide a widely-popular sport. Body-checking, shiftiness and speed are all found in lacrose. Then, the training necessary for the players is regarded as far more beneficial inasmuch as athletes can see some end and goal close at hand.

Coach Hansen stated to a Fiat Lux reporter "that experienced material is not needed for lacorsse. On the cliam- pionshipteam at Syracuse two years ago, only two men had played lacrosse before entering college."

Years ago, baseball was abolished at Alfred. Track and tennis have provided the only Spring sports since.

Track has been looked upon as more of an individual game with practically no team play and tennis has not been able so far to fill the bill. In recent years, 31 colleges in the Bast have discarded baseball for lacrosse.

MILLION DOLLAR CENTENNIAL DRIVE

IS BEING PUSHED

EIGHT MEN SUMMONED BEFORE CAMPUS COURT Bight Freshmen appeared before last week's session of the Campus Court, all of them for minor offenses.

Richard Regan and Lee Hill missed frosh duty. Both presented reasonable excuses and were acquitted. Maurice Gomberg, and Roscoe Keller were found guilty of the same offense and fined. Vincent Zaffke, convicted of miscellaneous offenses, was repri- manded by Judge Frank Goble and fined. Hayden Dadd was found guilty of violating frosh cap rules during the examination period and was con- demned to wear the yellow cap for one week and to hold assembly doors open for that week. Thurlow Travis was paddled and fined for not attending the Niagara basketball game.

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EASY VICTORY WON

IN FINAL MATCH

C Continued from Papc One ) when Bryant, the Alfred heavyweight, outclassed Rueben in an improved style to obtain a fall in something over five minutes.

While the Cortland team was forced to forfeit the 115th. division due to an injury,. the Alfred team was further hampered by the loss of three varsity regulars, Hambel, Pruden, a'nd Cran- dall due to injuries. Incidentally, Captain Cady and Pruden have made their last appearances for Alfred on the wrestling mat, due to graduation this year.

Summary:

115-lb. class—D'Elia (A) won by forfeit.

125-lb. class—D'Elia (A) drew with Capt. Dadn (C) in two extra periods. < •-•..;.

135-lb: class—Bradbury (C) won decision over; Capt. Cady (A), in 2 extra'periodSr •

145-lb:> class—Rodger (A), threw Hubbard (G). Time 5:44.

158-lb:. • class—Dodge (C), threw Boulton (A) in 2 extra periods.

175-lb.:class—Fredericks (A), threw . Kress .(C)]. Time 7:56.

Unlimited class—Bryant (A), threw Rueben (C)-. Time 5:00.

Score:'

Cortland 9% Alfred 21%

Referee"': Johnston, Springfield.

Intramural basketball second round, got off to a flying start with seven games played in the last two weeks.

Burdick Hall is now leading in League A, and Delta Sig in League B.

Although some of the scores are one-sided, the games were pronounced good, and intramural basketball en- thusiasts affirm that many students are missing exciting entertainment by not attending.

The following games have been played:

Aggies (7) vs. Klan Alpine (29).

Livermore Club (14) vs. Delta Sig (60).

Theta Nu (12) vs. Burdick Hall (16).

Alpha Zetas (9) vs. Smith Club (15).

Teetotalers (2) vs. Livermore Club (18).

Klan Alpine (18) vs. Theta Nu (32).

Delta Sig (27) vs. Kappa Psi (6).

ATHLETIC COUNCIL

A recent event has witnessed an increase in the per capita population of Alfred. Sleepy Hollow may have had its headless horse- man, but Alfred has a horseless headman.

His arrival is shrouded in mys- tery—and it appears that he received a decidedly cold welcome, for rumor declares that he spent his first night in town in a certain professorial ice-box.

The details of the case are dark indeed, and it is rumored that the visitor is, too. He is not only the man without a country, but a man without a body. He left that at his former habitation.

Strange as it may seem, this unseemly visitor has arrived at the request of the faculty, and is to assist in the psychology department.

He is a capiit hominis, and is to be a demonstration specimen for the edification of the sophomore psychologists.

( Continued from Patic One ) The current issue of the Programs, which includes the above architect conception of the proposed plans for the future Alfred, treats the three phases, college personal, and cash dividends. The pamphlet continues:

"Alfred's student body has quadrupl- ed in twenty years. Expenses and new demands have increased in proportion.

Alfred must either now limit her opportunities and dwarf her mission, or receive the well-earned dividends from grateful daughters and sons.

"The next step forward in the Cen- tennial Program is the new Gymna- sium. It should be begun early next spring. It will cost $120,000.00. Of the $150,000.00 necessary to pay for this building, and the improvements on Alumni Hall, already made, about

$65,000.00 has now been subscribed.

Eighty-five thousand dollars more must therefore be pledged before June, when the contract on the gymnasium should be let.

"The student who pays full tuition, meets less than half the cost of his education. The balance is the college's benevolent investment in him. Here dividends are due that are more than the satisfaction of observing a successful product. Increased power to serve is as much the right of the college as it is the right of the student.

Increased power in a college, to serve, and to meet growing demands and ex- panding opportunities is dependent upon incoming dividends in form of gifts from appreciative students, alumni and friends. ;

"A college is an investment. Ben- evolent people invest large sums of money, individually or jointly, and others life services, in college, and university plant equipment, endowment, and teaching staff.

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In an Athletic Council meeting held last Tuesday evening at the Agri- cultural School Building, steps were taken to improve the constitution of : the Athletic Association.

A committee composed of Coach HUTS, Dot Holland, and George Bliss was appointed to look into eligibilities for athletic awards, especially for women.

In regards to the duties of the council itself, a committee composed of Professor Seidlen, chairman, Revere Saunders, and John Devittwas named.

Any proposed suggestions are to be placed before the athletic association for ratification.

The council awarded varsity letters to Gustave Frank and Thomas Serva- tious on the point of service. Gus served for four years on the football squad while Tom was seriously in- jured early in the season.

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( Continued from Page One)

OUTLOOK BRIGHT FOR COMING HOBART TILT The coming Varsity basketball tilt with Hobart at Davis Gymnasium Saturday night is being awaited with the eager expectation of repeating the unexpectedly thrilling win staged by the Alfred quintet last week. Waning basektball enthusiasm has been aroused to an excited pitch by the brilliantly played game against Clark- son, and court rooters maintain- an optimistic attitude toward the result of the pending encounter.

Although Hobart's aggregation has been considerably strengthened by the return of Barrett, center, who was barred from the last game by reason of scholastic standing, Alfred is fa- vored as the possible winner. The Purple squad which will face the Orange team will undoubtedly remain unchanged from the lineup which Leonard Adams, and Francis Williams, parted against Clarkson. While no definite forecast can be made, many The group so selected chose Dr. Binns

as Chairman, and Leonard Adams as Secretary.

The rules for the contests are as follows:

1. The Contest shall be held (date to be announced).

2. Any undergraduate of the Stud- ent Body may compete.

3. Every production given shall be the original production of the speaker, and should occupy not more than twenty minutes in delivery.

4. The title of the subject must be filed with the Secretary not later than April 25, 1928..

6. The order of the speakers shall be chosen by lot.

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8. The Committee reserves the right to withold any or all of the prizes.

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