State College News A WEEKLY J O U R N A L

VOL. I No~6

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PROF. WOODARD AD­DRESSES COLLEGE

CLUB.

Topic is "Flowers."

The regular meeting of Col­lege Chi'b was held last Friday afternoon at 345. The speaker was Prof. Woodard and his topic was " Collecting Flow­ers."

Mr. Woodard began his talk by describing his summer va­cation, which he spent in traveling through Mass., Conn., New York, New Jersey, and Long Island on a .search for new varieties of flowers and plants. He was successful in obtaining some 300 speci­mens, some of which were shown, greatly adding to the interest of the lecture. Some dismay was evident among the audience as certain formidable Latin names weve announced, but when a strange term proved to be merely the famil­iar blueberry, the bewildered looks gradually vanished.

Among the various speci­mens shown, a large num'ber were of interest because of their economic value — alfalfa, wild indigo, flax, bayberry —a plant from which the familiar bayberry candles are made — and many others.

Prof. Woodward then pro­ceeded to describe the tools used, methods of mounting and methods of classification. One of the most essential objects in Mr. Woodard's vaculuin was a lunch — chiefly composed of " clog 'biscuits."

Mr. Woodard concluded his talk by advising everyone to get a hobby — something for which he worked for sheer love of the thing and not for the compensation received — even if one became like a tranmp in the attempt — one who dis­carded all the conventions of society which the law allows him to and forgets compensa­tion in the delight of living a free life. " But above all," was the final advice, "go below the surface if you would find any­thing worth while."

The speaker next week will be the Rev. Mr. Moldcnhawer. His subject will be announced later,

Miss Jack Wilbur and Mr. Ed-wyn Johnstone who will meet all students interested in dancing in the gymnasium this afternoon at 4.30. See page 3.

PROF. RISLEY WRITES ON INTERNATIONAL

LAW.

Head of History Dept. Says Pres­ent Conflict is the Result

of Public Opinion.

Is there such a subject as International Law? asks Prof. A, W. Risley in a very inter­esting and illuminating article in the October issue of the Journal of the New York State Teachers' Asso. Mr. Risley answers his own question by proving in a very clear and concise manner that Interna­tional Law not only still exists, but that never before was knowledge of it so widespread and appreciated,

He goes very carefully into the details of his su'bject, ex­plaining such terms and prob­lems as Neutralization, Neu­trality, Neutral Commerce, Right of Search, Contraband, Intervention, and Good Offices. This is done with the same force and vivacity with which he handles European History and when through he has made his complicated subjects as clear and fascinating as the Reign of Louis XIII in famous History II. The reason for this is that 'Mr. Risley has the faculty of saying a great deal in a very few words, as shown by the following: "The main reason why neutralization is

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Sutherland '19 Wins Cross Country Flan Establishes New Record for

Course.

The annual cross country run was successfully held last Friday afternoon at the sched­uled time, 4.30 P. M. The race was run under fair conditions, the going being good and the weather satisfactory. A little before the appointed time nine men faced Mr. Hubbard at the start. All of the contestants were trained to the minute and presented a fine picture of health. With the crack of the pictol Sutherland took the lead in a spurt that carried him to the first turn in thirty seconds, remarkable time for so difficult a race. Dewitt Townsend fol­lowed closely behind with the rest of the men in hot pursuit. Down the hill and around the east end of the lake Townsend closed in and the quarter mile mark was passed with the Junior only a stride behind the '19 man, with Harrigan 'rQ. a good third, but apparently running under difficulties. The

position of the first two had not changed as the runners passed the half mile mark, but Harrigan was here closely pressed by Cassavant and Lob-dell. The latter especially was running strong and soon over­took both Cassavant and Har­rigan, who was dropping back, so that at the three-quarter mile mark Lobdell was third, Cassavant fourth and Harri­gan fifth. All men held these positions at the mile point near the lake house, but here Sutherland began to draw away from Townsend, in a beautiful spurt up the hill. Lobdell was coming strong, but was unable to make up the gap of a'bout fifty yards which the early sprinting of the lead­ing pair had opened. Suther­land '19 crossed the finishing line in the very good time of 5 min. 17 1/5 sec. This is a new record for the course. Townsend '18 was second, his time being 5-33 3/5- Lobdell

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FIRST FOOTBALL WORK­OUT.

Coach Hubbard Gave Good Sized Squad Valuable Instruction.

Football got its start in State College last Saturday morning when about twenty men met Coach Hubbard at Ridgefield Park to receive their first instruction in the sport. This response to the call for men is very encouraging and it is beginning to look as if a team will become a reality here. It was the first oppor­tunity man}r of the men had to get acquainted with Mr. Hub­bard, especially in a profes­sional way, and the consensus of opinion was most favorable. The men were given instruc­tions in the rudiments of the game and a lot of preliminary practice was indulged in, Coach Hubbard showing the men the best way in which to throw the ball for a pass, to recover a lost ball, and to boU! the ball while advancing, lie also explained the duties of each player and various posi­

tions and plays were illus­trated in practice. In all the work-out was most profitable and many of the men learned more from that morning's work than they had ever hoped to know about football.

Practice will be held as often as possible during the next two or three weeks, and every man should come out. It's a won­derful time out in the open.

Among the men taking part in Saturday's work-out were Hohaus '16, Cassavant '19, D. Townsend '18, Dedicke '18, R. Townsend '18, Springman '20, Lobdell '20, Case '19, Hoffman '20, Schneider '20. Colton '20, Bliss '20.

ORDER YOUR COLLEGE PICTURE.

The proof of the college picture which was taken last Friday morning is on exhibi­tion, It turned out well and everyone in it should order a print. Orders will be taken by James Walker '16 or Rein-hard Tiohaus '16,

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STATE COLLEGE NEWS A Weekly'Journal

Vol. I November 8, 1916 No. 6

Published weekly, on Wednesdays, during the college year, by the Com­mittee on Publishing a College Weekly Newspaper, Class of 1918, New York State College for Teachers, Albany, N. Y.

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KOLLETCH KOMICK KOLYUM

COACH WACHTER IN CHARGE.

Basketball is fast hitting its stride and will soon be going along at full speed. The ac­quisition of Ed. Wachter as coach, which was announced in last week's issue, has put new life into the men with the re­sult that they are working harder than ever and with a de­gree of determination and con­fidence never 'before attained. Anyone at all familiar with basketball conditions in the country knows the Wachter brothers. For years they were the mainstay of the Champion Troy five, the team that-re­peatedly won the State League championship and also that of:

the world. A few seasons ago. Coach Wachter took part in a barn-storming trip which car­ried the Troy team far into the middle West and which estab­lished, without question, the superiority of that aggregation over any other five in the land. Coach Wachter brings to State College the experience gained in hundreds of games played in the fastest of company and the aid of his generalship and training, together with the prestige of .his name, ought to do much towards placing the Purple and Gold up among the leading college fives of the country.

Manager Pearsall's request for financial support, especially in raising the amount needed to meet the terms of the con­

tract with Coach Wachter has met with such unexpected good will and active response on the part of the student body that it is hardly necessary to add much her.e to the plea made by Pearsall at the student meeting last Friday. The classes are taxing the members twenty-five cents each, this contribu­tion to go to the treasury of the basketball management.

Up to the time of this writ­ing the Juniors and Freshmen had taken action on the matter and were already busy collect­ing the fees. The Seniors and Sophomores were expected to take similar action at their next meeting. No one should dodge this tax, but look upon it rather as a privilege.

PROFESSOR KIRTLAND TO GIVE WEEKLY

RECITAL. Everyone who has ever had

the pleasure of hearing Pro­fessor Kirtland in a song re­cital will receive with gratifica­tion his announcement that he will give a song recital in the auditorium on Monday after­noons of each week. The pro­gram will be selected and will include the reading and dis­cussing of interesting poems and lyrics and the rendition of songs. Everybody who possi­bly can be there, especially all Freshmen, are cordially invited to be present. Here is a rare opportunity to hear an accom­plished artist, and you'll be the better for having heard him.

Our Weekly Proverb. Uneasy lies the tooth that

wears a krown. (This proverb is an example

of Bean Swift's loftier style, written in the golden autumn of his glory, when all his teeth were gone.)

Notice: Pair o' Dice Lost. Once I dreamed I went to

heaven, The reason was, you see,

That I passed the pearly por­tals

For one who looked like me. And I heard a rag-time

rhythm Floating to me from afar —

(" Yaaka Hula Hickey Dula ") On a heavenly guitar.

Not a sign of toil or textbooks From the ceiling to the floor,

And in every nook I stumbled O'er a golden kuspidor.

Arid I yelled in high elation; But no echo reached my car.

"This is heaven," read a sign­board,

"And you'll find no 'Echo ' here."

So I went below to find it, Down in Pluto's dreary

home; Where a skore of praktice

teachers Were instructing blocks of

stone.

And a skore or more of kritiks Were suggesting methods

new Through a haze of burning

brimstone Where their notes were read

and blue!

There was an IT, E. Depart­ment

And I shuddered as I looked, The poor girls there had to live

on What they themselves had

cooked.

Charles kept the cook stove going,

f'Twas a good thing that he ' did,

Or else Dixon would have taken

A siesta on the lid.)

Johnny Becker's ghost was singing

'Neath a sulphurous canopy: "When the sun goes down in

Delmar, Life begins in Albany."

And I went into a gym klass Of Arch Swaim, lately de­

ceased, (Now I've heard "nilnisi

bonum,"

Should be said, "de mortuis.")

But his task was getting Fresh­men

(Whose numbers had in-kreased)

To akquire the art of klimbing Up some poles but lately

greased.

Archie ordered me to try it, And the pole beneath me

broke —— And out of bed, upon my head

I thankfully awok». Selali! Bean Swift

THE PRESS CLUB

Organizes With Over Thirty Members.

On Wednesday afternoon, with the briefest advance no­tice, the Press Club was organ­ized by Professor Bastings and those students who were able to meet him at the hour as­signed. Professor Hastings outlined the purpose of the club as threefold : (1) to furnish news concerning the college to the newspapers; (2) to regu­late the student publications of the college through coopera­tion of their editors; (3) to give instruction in practical journalism to all who have an interest in writing.

Many other students, who could not attend the first meet­ing, have expressed 'their in­terest and expect to join the club. Immediately after elec­tion, when the papers are less pressed for space, the club hopes to begin its work. Meanwhile Professor Hastings expects to lay the plans for organizing the means for secur­ing college news effectively and for communicating it to the papers. He is anxious to talk with all students who wish to have a share in the venture, and is keeping special office hours for this purpose. These hours are posted on the bulle­tin board.

GYM FROLIC G. A. A. is planning a gym

frolic for Friday evening, Nov. 10th. All freshmen girls who are interested and upperclass members are invited to come and have a good time, If pos­sible, everyone should wear her gym suit, as a frolic is a frolic you know, and you are expected to come prepared for it. The committee of arrange­ments consists of Ruth Mose-ley, Harriet Poole, Catherine Hays, and Kathryn Cole, chair­man.

STATE COLLEGE NEWS, NOVEMBER 8, 1916 Page Three

PROF. RISELY ON INTERNATIONAL LAW Continued from Page 1

ever entered into, is protection to the guaranteeing state rather than to the guaranteed state," the "object of war is not directly to kill as many of the enemy as possible, but to establish permanent peace." Neutrals are like the servants in Moliere's comedies, with their 'backs always turned ready for a rain of blows." In speaking of the United States and disarmament, he sums up the case thus, " Surely Samson shorn would be povver-Iessi"

His conclusion is a strong point for education and the training of public opinion. "The present conflict is the result of public opinion. No other prevention offers than the growth of public opinion. To awaken it from its perverse course, a shock is needed and the very war that is the result of public opinion will furnish the shock that . . . will make future wars impossible if anything can accomplish such a longed-for consumma­tion." It is too bad, for the good of our country, that the money spent in the present Presidential campaign for biased political advertising, could not instead be used to place this article in the hands of every voter. As this is im­possible, every student of State College should consider it his duty to give it careful study that he may be able, as a teacher, to disseminate not only the important facts it contains, but also the spirit of fairness and justice in which it is written.

ALL ABOUT PRACTISE HOUSE.

The work in the practise house will begin with furnish­ing and equipping it for living.

The Senior advanced cook-cry class will have full charge of the kitchen problem of fur­nishing and equipping, while the Junior advanced cookery class will have the complete dining room problem. This will include the linen, silver, dishes and glass ware.

The sanitation class will, seu that the bedrooms are complete in every detail. The Sopho­more millinery girls are plan­ning the furnishings for the living rooms and study.

The Freshmen textile class arc getting practical experience

in selecting the beddings, towels and table linen, and will have the problem of floor coverings for the living and bed rooms. The advanced dressmaking class will have the problem of curtaining the house.

The boys are also coming in for their share of making the house comfortable and im­proving its appearance. A new sink and bathroom fixtures will! be put in by them and the house will be wired for elec­tricity.

Two of the living rooms were papered last week. All classes are well started in their work so that it is expected that most of the equipment can be purchased next week,

THE ART OF THE DANCER.

Along with the great interest that is being aroused all over America for the development of a higher art in Classic Danc­ing, comes the announcement that right in our midst Miss Jack Wilbur and Mr, Edwyn Johnstone will meet all those of the student body who like to dance, at 4.30 p. m, on Thurs­day, November 9th, in the col­lege gymnasium. iMiss Wil­bur and Mr. Johnstone are known to the State College in connection with the produc­tion of Shakespearian Dances last year. They also lectured on Modern Tendencies of the Social Dance and taught a Saturday Night Class in the gymnasium. It is their desire to bring before the students the immense benefit derived from the careful consideration of both the Classic and the Social Dance. The matter of the foramtion of classes to be held in the gymnasium in accord­ance with the schedule and pri­vate instruction will be taken up this afternoon. This is an excellent opportunity for the training of numbers for the class programs of the year, eliminating the necessity of crowding an extra lot of work in a few days before such events, There is also poise without grace and step-work without form in the Social Dance of to-day, grave errors worthy the attention of the most adept students of the art. All those who dance, as well as those who desire to dance better, will promote interest in dancing by attending the meet­ing this afternoon, with Miss Wilbur and Mr. Johnstone,

HIE FRANKLIN SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS Season 1916-1917

HARMANUS BLEECKER HALL

The list for this season contains a number of artists who hare never appeared in Albany before, and this will add interest, partic­ularly as all are guaranteed by the fame of the artists and by the word of the management.

Thursday, November 23rd , 1916 MINE. JULIE ( M P , Soprano and MR. COENRAAD BOS, Pianist

Thursday, December 14th, 1916 MISS MAY PETERSON, Soprano and MR. LOUIS GRAVEURE, Baritone

Thursday, January 11th, 1917 MR. PERCY GRAINGER, Pianist and MR. ALBERT SPALDING, Violinist

Monday, February 26th, 1917 MR. HAROLD BAUER, Pianist and MR. PABLO CASALS, VioIonceUist

SPECIAL OFFER TO STATE COLLEGE STUDENTS The Regular subscription price for these concerts is Six Dollars

but a special price of Three Dollars per Subscription will be offered to students of the State College for Teachers, this entitling subscriber to reserved seat in the gallery for each concert.

Orders will be taken by Christian Christensen of the College.

NOTICE.

A course in intermediate algebra will be given to enable students to remove entrance condition in that subject. Those desiring to enter the course please leave their names with Miss Burbank by-Saturday, November n th .

The tuition will be five dol­lars ($5.00).

ORGAN RECITAL.

On Thursday, November 9th, at 8:15, an organ recital will be given at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lancaster St., above Hawk, The organ­ist, T. Frcdericic H, Candlyn, will be assisted by Lawrence L. Dick, tenor, who has been heard at State College in a song recital.

CHANGES IN LIBRARY RULES.

Books not on reserve may be withdrawn for two weeks, sub­ject to recall if the need arises.

With a few exceptions books on reserve may be taken out at the closing hour to 'be returned at the hour of opening the next day that the library is open,

Current numbers of peri­odicals may be borrowed for overnight.

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INTERCLASS BASKET-BALL LEAGUE

FORMED

Juniors and Sophs Victors in First Two Games.

An Interclass Basketball League has been formed and games are to be played every Monday and Wednesday after­noon all winter long. In this way the championship will not be decided by one game, as ill former years. The first game was played last Monday when the Juniors defeated the Seniors by a score of 38-8. This large score was due mainly to the fact that the Seniors played with only four men. Before the game Dedicke was elected captain of the Junior five. Cohen was the principal scorer, making twenty of his team's points.

On Wednesday afternoon the Frosh beat the Seniors 39-9 in an exhibition game. The league game was forfeited by the Seniors, as they were unable to put a team on the floor. The Freshmen then de­feated a combination team. The 1920 five worked well, the work of Springman and Peck-ham on the floor being par­ticularly brilliant. <Co!ton, who played only one half, is very fast and a quick shot. Well-worth and Merchant also are good men.

STANDING OF THE TEAMS: Team. Won. Lost. Per ct. Juniors 1 0 1,000 Freshmen . . . . i o 1,000 Sophomores . . . o o ,000 Seniors o 2 .000

SUTHERLAND '19 WINS Continued from Page 1

'20 was third in 5 45. Every man who started finished, the others coming hi the following order: 4, Cassavant '19; 5, Flarrigan '19; 6, Zeilman '19; 7, Merchant '20; 8, Greenblatt '18; 9, Wren '20.

The fact that all starters finished the race speaks well for Coach Hubbard's rule which he rigorously enforced, that no man be allowed to enter the case without first undergoing a thorough medical examination. Last year only about half of the starters finished and one of those who did became violently ill. This year no contestant felt any ill effects from the race. As a first and second prize silver cup will be awarded the win­ners by the Men's A. A. in the near future.

PSI GAMMA.

On the evening of Oct. 28th, the girls held their first " House Dance " of the season. The decorations and favors were in keeping with Hal­lowe'en. There were about eighteen couples present, among them Clara Anderson '16, of Syracuse, our last year's president.

Beatrice Wright '14, who is teaching at Nyack this year, and Frances Wood '14, of Kingston, also visited at the House over the week-end.

Laura Smith '17, of Manhas-set, who is not in college this year, has been a guest at the House since Saturday.

KAPPA DELTA.

At the close of the last busi­ness meeting 'at the Sorority House, an informal musicale and literary program was en­joyed. The following offered selections: Mildred White, Mildred Oatey, Marie Smith and A dele Hedges.

Barbara Pratt '15, who is teaching at Peekskill, came to Albany last Friday to attend the Kappa Delta house dance, Nov. 4., She spent the week end at the house.

ETA PHI.

The Juniors proved their ability to entertain at our last meeting when they had charge of the program. " Bells " of all kinds were represented and the other classes were occupied in naming them.

We had a very pleasant sur­prise last Friday afternoon. Miss Hazel Wilson '16 greeted us when we came home from college, and spent the week­end with us. Miss Wilson has a very fine position teaching Biology in the high school at Kingston.

DELTA OMEGA.

Jennie Davis and Marion Wheeler '14 spent the week­end at Albany.

Ruth Bayer '16 attended the Teachers' Convocation last week and stayed over night at the Sorority House.

We are very glad to receive Margaret Becker '19, who was initiated at our last meeting, into membership.

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