I9I2 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 61 the Monx Head medal for the best record in three years' work, scholarship and all activities being taken into account, to Miles E. Robertson, Law, '12. This is the first year of the award. -The names of the successful candidates will be inscribed on the Monx Head tablet to be kept in the Trophy room of the Gymnasium. May 8. The 1913 Onondagan went on sale this morning. It is a fine book. It is dedicated to Chancellor Day and Mrs. Nottingham. The base ball men start on a western trip to play with the University of Michigan and the Michigan Agricultural College. Professor C. W. Hargitt gave an illustrated lecture on slums. The Mu Phi Epsilon Sorority opens its ninth annual convention here. The first event is a concert which was held this evening in John Crouse College. It is announced that Guiseppe Nicolais wins the gold medal offered by the Devils Own, Senior Law Society, for the best scholarship in the Junior class. The last meeting of the English Club was held at the Kappa Kappa Gamma chapter house. They will have a picnic on June 6th or 8th at South Bay. Professor Morris was elected President. May 9. Glenn H. Holmes, .Chief Engineer of the Intercepting Sewer Commission of Syracuse, addressed the Civil Engineering Society, illus­ trating with slides showing the construction work on the new sewer. Second college sing was held on the campus at 7:15 p. m. The Senior Class held a meeting in John Crouse College and adopted the Constitution £rained by the Senior Senate. R. H. Templeton, '99, addressed them. The last meeting of the Philosophical Club for the year was held in the Seminar room. Dean Baker left to investigate a 2000 acre tract of land on the east shore of Cranberry Lake called Wanakena. It has been offered to the College of Forestry for its Ranger School. Baseball: Michigan defeated the 'Varsity in the first game, 6--3. Mansfield Normal School also defeated the freshman nine, 7-2. William J. Farber was elected Captain of the freshman team. The members of the University Prohibition Club were guests of honor at a banquet tendered by the Prohibition party of Onondaga County. F. P. Webster, '99, was toast-master. May 10. Harry S. Lee, '99, and David R. Walsh, '12, have completed another musical comedy entitled "Princess Hilda." It will be presented by Tambourine and Bones in the Gymnasium at the Alumni Smoker, June 10. Dean Parker gave a reception to the delegates to the Mu Phi Epsilon con­ vention. The Women's basket ball team is picked to play Smith, Vassar, Radcliffe and others at Silver Bay this summer. They are, Margaret Newcomb, Dora Ruland, Winifred Hughes and Mabel Gustus and another not yet picked. The last meeting of the Philosophical Club was held in the Seminar room and was well attended. George Benton, '13, was elected President for next year. ANNALS 1912

Base ball game at Lansing, Mich.: 'Varsity, 1, Michigan Agricultural College, 2. May 11. The formal installation of Alpha Chi Sigma, the new Professional Chemical Society, -took place in Bowne Hall. Twenty-three men majoring in Chemistry were initiated and became charter members of the Pi chapter. The freshman base ball team defeated the Watertown High School nine, 14-4. The Sophomores won the annual underclass track meet, 82-40. The Somerset Y sold white carnations for Mother's Day getting $35.00. The plan is to install a drinking fountain on the campus. The 11th annual initiation of the Junior Society, Monx Head, was held at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter house. May 13. Clayton Baldwin, editor-in-chief of the 1914 Onondagan an­ nounced the committees for the ensuing year. The Chancellor's Oratorical Contest was held in the Assembly Hall, Univer­ sity Block. Fred Eli Lott, '14, of Orwell, Pa., won the first prize ($25.00), L. Stanley Felter of Binghamton, took the second prize ($15.00), and William Knapp of Addison, the third prize ($10.00). Mr. Lott spoke on "A Modern Sophistic Movement;" Mr. Felter on "The Home; the Cornerstone of the Nation;" and Mr. Knapp on "The Criminal and Society." Dean J. B. Brooks presided. Mr. Paul M. Paine gave the last Journalistic lecture before English XXI. Robert Middlernass, was elected president of the Connecticut Club. Fred L. Newhart, '13, was elected President of the Wyoming Club. May 14. The 'Varsity base ball team left for Cambridge, Mass. They will play Harvard, Tufts and the Massachusetts Agricultural Institute before their return. The Student Welfare Committee, Mrs. William Nottingham, Chairman, will establish a fund for the purpose of assisting needy young women students. Ralph L. Peterson of Albion Cofiege, Michigan, won the first prize ($50.00) awarded in the Eastern Interstate Oratorical Contest held in John Crouse College. Maurice R. Hamm of Colgate took second prize ($30.00) and Merrill 0. Lester of DePauw University, third prize ($20.00). Harvey N. Henderson, '03, was chosen by the Athletic Governing Board as line coach of the football team. Fifteen delegates to the Young Women's Christian Association Conference at Silver Bay were elected at a meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association, but at least forty-five persons will go. May 15. A great demonstration of students gave a send-off to the 'Varsity and Junior crews as they left today for the race at Annapolis. The balloting for members of the Senior Council for next year in all the colleges resulted in the election of the following students: Liberal Arts, DeWitt Brougham; Applied Science, Oliver J. Smith; Fine Arts, Richard Tiffany; Law, Arthur D. Toomey; Medicine, Harry J. Worthington; Forestry J. Harry Rich. Harvard defeated Syracuse in base ball,, 8-2. The Young Men's Christian Association Cabinet held an important meeting. 1912 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

It was decided to have the University handbook hereafter published by the Young Men's Christian Association. The Seniors in Sims Hall were the guests of the Juniors in the Hall at the third annual dinner. Elgin Sherk, '08, Secretary of the Young Men's Christ­ ian Association, was toast-master. May 16. The track team leaves for Ann Arbor, Mich. A college sing was held on Crouse College hill. These sings occur durirtg suitable weather each Thursday night. A joint picnic of the Semitics and Philosophical Clubs was held at Fidler's Green. The Brooks Class banquet was held at the Cafeteria. C. Ivan Chamberlain's cover design for the Porto Rican Progresswasac­ cepted. Robert F. Thomas was elected President of the Prohibition Club. May 17. The eighth annual interscholastic declamation contest was held in John Crouse College. Eleven schools are entered. Edward]. Cohn of the Buffalo Technical High School won the first prize ($25.00 in gold); Warren Winkelstein of Central High School took the second prize ($15.00 in gold) ; Sidney B. Pfeifer of Central High School, Buffalo, the third ($10.00). In a largely attended and very spirited meeting of the women of the Uni­ versity the vote for student government was unanimous. The agitation against the present system rose to fever heat. The Juniors in Haven Hall entertained the Seniors at a luncheon at the Onondaga. May 18. A committee of prominent entomologists of the State, together with representatives from the departments of Botany and Zoology of the University were guests at luncheon at the Onondaga given by the College of Forestry. The May morning breakfast, given by the Young Women's Christian Association to swell the Silver Bay fund, was served on the Castle grounds. About $40 was netted by the breakfast. The third annual women's track meet was held on the Castle grounds. Th~ annual banquet of the Comstock chapter of Phi Delta Phi, legal fraternity, was held at the Onondaga. Mr. William L. Barnum was toast­ master. The speakers were Hon. William P. Goodelle, Judge Frank Hiscock, and Judge P. B. McLennan. The University of Michigan defeated the 'Varsity in the dual track meet at Ann Arbor, 83-43. The base ball nine lost to Williams at Williamstown, 5-3. The Orange crews won a double victory at Annapolis over the Navy. A fine public recital was given by the vocal students of the College of Fine Arts. May 19. Sunday. May 20. Professor Homer A. Harvey gave an illustrated lecture on Paris. 'Varsity beat Michigan in the Stadium in base ball, 7-4. Officers for the Debate Union were elected. George Benton was made President, Earl C. "Wright, Secretary and Professor H. M . Tilroe, Treasurer. ANNALS 1912

May 21. Dr. R. M. Pearce, Professor of Research Medicine in the Uni­ versity of Pennsylvania, gave an address at the Assembly Hall on "Chance and the Prepared Mind." Mr. Aloysius M. Utrich, a sophomore in the College of Law, died at his home in Springville', N. Y. Rev. Dr. F. D. Leete, '89, has been elected a bishopoftheMethodist Epis­ copal Church at Minneapolis. Quite a number of University men will attend the Middle Atlantic Student Conference to be held at Eagles Mere, Pa., June 14-23. There are to be some important addresses. Samuel E. Darby, Jr., was elected President of Tambourine and Bones. May 22. The Seniors, College of Law, presented Dean James B. Brooks with a loving cup. The gift came as a complete surprise. May 24. The Senior Council elected officers for next year. William T. Bessant was made President, George B. Thurston, Vice-President and Ray­ mond Tiffany, Secretary. Rev. T. Wardle Stafford of England was a visitor at the University. He especially admired the Stadium. May 25. Miss Cora F. Macy has been awarded a prize for special ex­ cellence in the Lyric meters of Horace. The last public recital of the College of Fine Arts for the year was given in John Crouse College. The fourteenth Interscholastic Meet was held in the Stadium. Seventeen schools are entered. Wyoming Seminary won the meet with a score of 36 points; St. Johns, Manlius, and Syracuse Central tied for second place; Gouverneur High was third: More than 100 athletes competed. Syracuse University alumni living in Porto Rico organized an alumni association. William Y. Boyd, '06, was largely responsible. He was made the first President. Secretary is Pedro Gomez, '07; Treasurer, Fernando J. Geigle, '07. 'Varsity base ball team won from the Chinese team from Honolulu, 18-5. Yesterday the 'Varsity defeated Rochester, 4-2. May 29. Chancellor Day returns from General Conference. Dean Smalley and Professor Boysen, Chairman of Committee on Extra hours, sent a letter to the students advising them to elect fewer hours and do better work. May 31. Reidpath, Robertson and Champlin qualify in the preliminary events for the Intercollegiate Meet at Philadelphia. William T. Bessant has been elected President of the Senior Council. June 1. An exhibition of hand painted china is part of the Fine Arts display this year. Captain C. D. Reidpath ran the quarter mile in 48 seconds at Philadelphia which breaks the world record of 48-! seconds. He and Captain M. E. Robertson scored 12 points. Paul Adams won the Pi Phi Mu freshman track competition. June 3. This is ladies day at the Navy quarters on the lake. The 'Varsity 1912 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY eight, each take a lady to the waters and Coach Ten Eyck will entertain them in the coaching launch while the men are rowing. June 5. The annual outing of the Seniors of the Colleges of Medicine and Law was held at Rockaway Beach. Various athletic events were held. June 8. The first of two Soirees was given in John Crouse College. Twenty-three seniors were elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa. June 9. Sunday. Bishop Joseph F. Berry of Philadelphia, Pa., preached the baccalaureate sermon from the text "Will ye also go away?" Professor W. P. Coddington was speaking marshalL Rev. Dr. C. E. Hamilton read the scriptures and Rev. Dr. Keeney offered prayer. June 10. Class-day exercises in John Crouse College. Harry A. Kallet gave the president's address; Edith Simons the Salutatory; L. J. Cochrane, the Oration; Ransom Cooper, Jr., Class History; William H. Frank, Pipe Oration; Esther K. Smedley, Class Poem; Grover C. Babbitt, address to 1913; James S. Ayling, Response; Bertha M. Latham, Prophecy; George H. Carmody, Valedictory and M. Julia Frantz, Ivy Oration. Immediately after these exercises the class and audience repaired to the North-west corner of the Hall of Languages where the unvailing and presentation of the class memorial, a granite bench, took place. Willard R. Jillson made the presentation speech and the Chancellor accepted it. The third Volume of the Alumni Record was received from the publishers. The "Princess Hilda," an opera in two acts, was given in the evening by Tambourine and Bones in the Gymnasium. More than 700 persons were present at the Gymnasium. Phi Kappa Alpha was the host. The exhibition of the year's work in Normal Arts course is being held in the Teachers College. Miss Aletha E. Comstock gave a swimming exhibition and Mrs. Van Allen entertained the-Senior women at dinner in the Cafeteria. The second Soiree was enjoyed this evening. It, as well as the first one, was highly appreciated. For the first time in its history the University had this year a hockey team. Professor J. A. Northcott coached it. W. Alexander Murray was manager. The Medical Alumni Association met and after the business program had a dinner at the Onondaga. Next year's president is Dr. Harry E. Burdick, '06. The business session was addressed by Dr. William T. Councilman of Harvard and Dr. Eugene H. Paten, State Commissioner of Health. At the meeting of Phi Beta Kappa in the Administration Building, Pro­ fessor John K. Lord of Dartmouth delivered an oration on "War, Its Ad­ vantages and Disadvantages." Professor Place addressed the initiates on "The Importance of a Love of Literature." Dean Baker ,has an article on Forestry in the current number of the Syracusan. Degrees conferred this year are as follows: L. H. D., 2; LL.D., 1; D.C.L., 1; Litt.D., 2; S.T.D., 2; D.D., 6; Ivius.D., 2; D.P.A.,1 ; A.l\L, 10; M.S., 4; M.S. in E.E., 1; A.B., 46; Ph.B.,148; B.S., 48; B.L.E., 5; B.Ar., 5; B.P., 7; B.Mus., 13; B.L., 1; B.L. in Ped., 1; M.D., 32; LL.B., 41; C.E., 39; E.E., 4; Total 422. 66 ANNALS 1912

June 11. This is alumni day. Teall served the annual collation at 10 o'clock. The June pageant took place in the Stadium at 2 p. m. This illustrated the entire history of the University. Miss Katherine Sibley has carefully drilled the women. 200 women participated. At 5 p. m. the fraternity and class dinners were served. In the evening the English Club presented three short plays on the Castle grounds. The Board of Trustees met. Mr. John D. Archbold presided. The Chancellor asked for a million dollars. At the meeting of the alunmi Dean Smalley proposed the erection by the alumni of a $250,000.00 auditorium on the campus. June 12. The annual Commencement was held in the Gymnasium. The address was given by Bishop James W. Bashford, LL.D., on "The Republic of China." June 13. Professor Peritz accompained by Mrs. Peritz and Joseph left for a year's absence abroad. June 29. At the regatta on the Hudson, Cornell swept the river, covering the four miles in 19 minutes 21! seconds. Syracuse 'Varsity finished in fourth place, the four-oared and freshmen in third place. General Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, Mr. Elgin Sherk, '08, and General Secretary of the Young Women's Christian Associa­ tion, Miss Joy Smith, Oberlin, '10, were married at Miss Smith's home in Oberlin, Ohio. July 9. Death of Miss Helen L. Gowing, '00, at Syracuse, N. Y. July 30. Death of Will B. Crowley, '89, in Syracuse. Aug. 2. Dr. Henry R. Sanford, '61, died at the Atlantic City Hospital. Aug. 28. Marriage of Professor W. G. Bullard to Miss Edith M. Eastman, '11, at Attica, N. Y. Sept. 3. The Ranger School of the College of Forestry opened at Wanakena on Cranberry Lake. Sept. 14. The trustees of the College of Forestry abolished the degree B.S.F. and substituted the degree B.S. Sept. 15. A cyclone came down through Long Branch and utterly de­ stroyed the University Boat House and all the boats, causing a loss of $8,000. The University has established a Student's Supply Store next door east of Winchell Hall. A Post-Office substation will be located in the store. Mr. John Cunningham will be post-master. For nearly two weeks Coaches Cummings, Henderson and Fogg have had the football men practicing. There are 60 men in the squad. Sept. 16. The Young Men's Christian Association has taken new quarters in the Gymnasium and has issued a handbook for freshmen. More than 250 students were enrolled in the Summer School this year. The freshmen won the flour rush. Death of Lee Wallace, '05, at Urbana, Ill. Sept. 17. College opened today with the usual ceremonies in John Crouse College. Rev. Robert King announced and read the opening hymn. Rev. Dr. Dattan read the scripture lesson and Dr. Charles E. Hamilton, '86, 19!2 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY made the prayer. The Chancellor spoke. He told of Mrs. Sage's gift to the University. As a birthday gift (83 years old) she gives $83,000.00; viz., $20,000.00 to found 10 scholarships in the College of Agriculture, $63,000.00 to the College of Agriculture as a memorial to her father, Joseph Clocum, for whom the College is named. She had previously given $150,000.00 to the Teachers College which is named for her. Professor F. W. Howe, M.S., a graduate of the Michigan College of Agriculture is the Dean of the College of Agriculture. So far 83 freshmen have registered for Forestry. The Athletic Governing Board is undecided about its course relative to the Navy but adopted a resolution of thanks to the Chancellor and Board of Trustees for their plan to give the Association the profits of the University Store. Mr. E. L. French was elected President of the Governing Board. The Sophomore proc's. are so full of pep that we venture to reproduce the text here: "NOTICE FROSH; Thy Lords and Masters of the class of 1915 bid ye take heed! Tuesday at 2:30p. m. ye shall come to the Salt Rush, ye poor warts upon the face of humanity, ye drippings from the cess-pool of time, ye ivory domed hayseeds, and thy holy masters of 1915 will rub thy pimply noses in the dust and will feed thee rock salt for thy freshness. See that thou wear thy green lids on all occasions or thy masters will tear thy warty dome from thy scabby body. Crawl to your kennels each night at 6 p. m. and do not venture to thrust your pie-eyes moon-face forth, or ye will be dragged to the Davis Estate, there to gunle your filthy stomachs with mud and clams. Be ye warned, ye cast off, prep school snags, and obey the commands of Thy Lord and Master, Class of 1915." The proclamation mixes badly the you and thou. The freshmen won the salt rush. The Athletic Governing Board passed a resolution looking to the continuance of the Navy and crews. A committee of six was appointed to replace the crews. E. L. French, '02, was chairman. Sept. 18. Otto G. Reumann, '13, was made President of the Young Men's Christian Association. Professor Howard Lyman comes from the Ohio Wesleyan University to take the place vacated by Professor Ray Finch in the Fine Arts faculty. Chancellor was at chapel, College of Liberal Arts, and gave some advice to freshmen. Charles D. Reidpath returned about this date from the Olympic games at Stockholm, Sweden, where he won the 400 meters dash, July 13, in 48! seconds breaking the Olympic record by one second. His home is in Buffalo where he was received with wild enthusiasm. In the evening the Syracuse University Alumni banqueted at the University Club. Coach Tom Keane made a wonderful address. "Wisteria" is the name of a new musical comedy which Tambourine and Bones will soon present. Harry S. Lee, '99, wrote the words, David R. Walsh, '12, composed the music. Sept. 19. The quarters of the Division of Agriculture are now in the Base- 68 ANNALS 1912 ment of Bowne Hall. The registration up to the present, according to the Director, F. W. Howe, is 15 freshmen, 8 sophomores and 4 juniors. 70 freshmen appeared in answer to Coach Kallet's call for candidates for the football team. Death of Mrs. Harry H. Farmer, at Syracuse. She was Miss Clara Fox, a student in the College of Fine Arts from 1902 to 1905. Sept. 20. The Lake Mohonk Conference on International Arbitration offers a prize of $100.00 for the best essay on "International Arbitration." The first prize in The Daily Orange contest was won by Earl W. Tucker, '13, for the men, and by Miss Marion Wheaton, '14, for the women. Sept. 21. Coach Keane called for the Cross Country men to meet this afternoon. Forty men reported. There was a large attendance of students at the Reception given in the Gymnasium by the Christian Associations. General Secretary Elgin Sherk was the first speaker, Miss Ruth White followed. She is President of the Young Women's Christian Association. Otto Reumann, President of the Young l'vien's Christian Association and Mrs. Joy Smith Sherk, General Secretary of the Young Women's Christian Association, also spoke. Plans have been proposed for a new Dispen5ary in connection with the Medical College.· the building to be erected in Fayette Street. George H. Maxwell, '88, and Mrs. Maxwell, Vice-President of the Women's Association in Boston, entertained the members of the New England Alumni Association most royally at their summer home at Hull, Mass. Mrs. Max­ well's yacht, the Rambler, took the guests down the harbor and finally brought them back to Boston by moonlight. At the luncheon at the Maxwell home, Rev. D. B. Matthews, Rev. L. C. Wright and Mr. Arthur L. Evans, '04, spoke the thanks of the guests to their hosts. Sept. 22. Sunday. Secretary Elgin Sherk had charge of the first Vesper service of the year. Dr. D. B. Thompson was the speaker. His text was, "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit ye like men, be strong." Professor Lyman gave a vocal selection. Marriage of Miss Marion Wilson, '09, and Dr. Clements W. Blodgett, '13, at the home of the bride, 737 Comstock Avenue. Sept. 23. A mass meeting of University women was held in John Crouse College under the auspices of the Women's League. Miss Ruth Fisher, President of the League, presided. The speakers were Miss Edith Pope, President of the Women's Athletic Organization; Miss Florence Trickier of the Somerset Y; Miss Grace Potteiger spoke of the Woman's Glee Club; Miss Ruth Morrison of the Consumer's League; Miss Helen Riddell on news­ paper work; Miss Mildred Hand on the Women's Instrumental Club. Others who took part were Dean Richards, Mrs. Sherk and Miss Ruth White. Professor F. R. Lear, '05, has been granted additional l eave of absence. He is in Paris in the Beaux Arts School, section of Architecture. Three class debate clubs were organized under the Call of the Debate Union. The freshmen and the sophomores each organized a club and the seniors and juniors a joint club. 1912 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Eleven men of the Young Men's Christian Association were delegates to the annual student conference at Eagles Mere, Pa., from June 13 to 23. Among the prominent speakers were Jahn R. Matt, Robert E . Speer, Harry E. Fosdick, J. W. Jenks, and Rev. D. C. Cains. Miss Aletha Comstock succeeds Mrs. Ernest Allen as Swimming Instructor. The Cafeteria dining rooms in the basement of the Administration building are in full operation. Mrs. Ira Van Allen will continue to conduct them. Sept. 24. About 40 students are now enrolled in the Division of Agricul­ ture. Sept. 25. Several football men were slightly injured in practice. More than fifty men and women were present in answer to Professor Ly­ man's call in the interest of a University chorus. The Seniors in the College of Applied Science ask for a chapel exercise one day each week until the close of the football season. The religious exercises will be followed by a mass meeting each day. Yells and Songs will be prac­ ticed. Mr. Irving Templeton, '04, published a letter in The Daily Orange urging that the crew be discontinued, and R. H. Templeton, '99, has a similar letter in the November Syracusan. On the other hand letters appear in the same number from A. L. Evans, '04, and H. W. Faus, '10, favoring the con­ tinuance of the Navy. Sept. 26. The regular Young Women's Christian Association meeting was held and was led by Miss Clara Roeper. Several Bible classes wil\ be organized at once. A camp fire movement will be started. There are 100 candidates for admission to the Young Women's Christian Association. 150 candidates for parts in the musical comedy, "Wisteria," were present at the preliminary trials. About 60 were retained for the finals later. The 1914 Onondagan Board held its first meeting. It will feature pictures of Juniors and group pictures of the fraternities. A course for the Care and Protection of fish and game has been started in the College of Forestry. · Sept. 27. Professor E. C. Morris, head of the English Department, College of Liberal Arts, entertained the members of that department at his home. The guests of honor were Chancellor and Mr

equally divided between men and women. More than 300 freshmen are registered in Fine Arts and 92 in Engineering. It is thought the new students will exceed 1000 and may reach 1200. It did reach 1230. The bowling alleys in the Gymnasium were opened for the year today. Professor Tilroe, Chairman of the faculty committee on Student Affairs, publishes the rules of eligibility for the information of students. The Athletic Governing Board resolved finally to continue the Navy. The C,ommittee appointed Sept. 17 reported that it was feasible to raise the $8,000.00 or $10,000.00 necessary to insure the continuance of the Navy. There was, however, much opposition. The Sophomore Debating team met and debated the question, "Resolved, That the National Progressive Party would be a benefit to the Nation:" Sixty-five were present at the first meeting of the Forestry Club. Oct. 1. The Nu Sigma Nu, a medical society, is now located i~ a beautiful chapter house at the corner of East Genesee Street and South Crouse Avenue. The sororities announced the list of persons pledged. The College of Medicine opened this morning for the year. Chancellor Day announced that the plans for the new Dispensary have been accep.ted and the work will go forward at once. He assured the students that the build­ ing will be one of the finest in the country. Dean Heffr~m presided and in­ troduced Dr. H. L. Elsner, who gave the opening address. His subject was: ·~Ideals and Traditions of Syracuse Medical College." He paid tribute to Dean Didama and to Professors Alfred Mercer and John Van Duyn. He compared the American medical student very favorably with the European Medical student. Twenty-seven freshmen are enrolled. A call was issued for candidates for positions on the board of the 1915 Onondagan. R. B. Colson, State Student Secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association, visited the University for a conference with Secretary Sherk. Oct. 2. Fourteen fraternities announce their list of pledges, which show a total of 129. Dr. Ferris' Bible Study Class on "The Gospels and the Historic Christ" met at 5 p.m. The large Cabinet of tile Young Women's Christian Association met. The chairman of the membership committee reported a membership of almost one thousand. New furnishings are making the rest room in the Administration Building very attractive. The marriage of Marion Ida Chappell, Ex. '09, and W. Clyde Sykes, '09, was celebrated at the residence of her parents, 303 Comstock Avenue. At the Chapel of the College of Forestry held in Lyman Hall, Associate Professor M. W. Blackman addressed the students on "The Importance of Entomology to Forest Preservation." Oct. 3. The coaches are preparing the football men for the game with Yale. There was a mass meeting. of freshmen in the Hall of Languages. Manager I9I2 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 7I

Helmstetter, '13, and Trumen H. Preston, '12, spoke on college customs and President Bessant of the Senior Council made some announcements. Students, officials and the alumni are all rallying to the support of the plans for a new Navy. Roger C. Graves, '13, and William T. Bessant compose the committee in charge on the Hill. The College Prohibition Club met and planned for a picnic. Eva L. Van Hoesen, '13, was elected President of the Club. The Classical Club met. Professor Bushnell welcomed the juniors and Ethel Harris, '14, responded. Carrie L. Hiller, '12, read selections from "Poet's Tale." Oct. 4. The English Department may drop the course in Journalism. There seems so little demand for it. Three new teachers are added to the Department of History; viz., S. S. Loucks, Miss Ethel D. Bowles, '03, and Gustav A. Rein. 438 students had entered the College of Liberal Arts by Oct. 1 compared with 390 of last year. One hour has been taken off the three hour course in freshman English, but must be taken later in the English Department. One hour has also been taken from the freshman requirement in Mathematics, making that now a three hour course. Dean H. P. Baker of the College of Forestry is in Indianapolis attending the fourth annual convention of the Forestry Conservation Congress. The committee on Mission study has an attractive program of eight lessons to be given in various chapter houses and dormitories. The countries covered are China, India, Africa, South America and the. United States. Miss Ethel McCoy, '11, will speak on Missions at the Young Women's Christian Associa­ tion meeting soon using as her subject "Have You Thought about it?" The football team left for a game with Yale, tomorrow. It resulted Yale 21, Syracuse 0. The Illustrators Club met in John Crouse College and elected officers. The President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer are respectively, . Augusta Briggs, '14, Merle James, '14, Charlotte Valentine, '14, and Helen E. Phelps, '13. The Women's Glee Club met and elected Grace Potteiger President and Greta Garrison, Manager. The Silver Bay Club had their first sing of the year in the Castle grounds. Mrs. Ira Harris, wife of a medical missionary at Tripoli, Syria, spoke to the women .in Haven Hall. Mrs. Sibley and members of the Library faculty entertained the Library students at a reception in the Library. Oct. 5. The last trials for the cast of "Wisteria," the musical comedy, were held. Two entire casts were chosen. An effort is being made to make every woman in the University a member of the Women's League. The freshman football team defeated Albany High School, 4D-12. 72 ANNALS 1912

Earl W. Tucker, '13, succeeds Roger C. Graves, '13, as President of Boar's Head. The first initiation of Camp Fire women was held on a hill east of the long walk. 12 were initiated by 55 members of the Young Women's Christian Association. The Agricultural students have organized a Farmer's Club with F. S. Sowers '14, as President. A general assemblage of Agricultural students is to be held in the Bowne Hall of Chemistry each Tuesday morning. Oct. 6. Rev. William W. Borden, graduate of Yale and of Princeton The­ ological Seminary, spoke at Vespers. Mr. Borden is Travelling Secretary of the Student Volunteer Movement. Oct. 7. Mr. Borden spoke at chapel in the Hall of Languages on, "The History Aims and Success of the Volunteer Movement." A students' re­ ception was given at the Centenary Methodist Church. Members of the Debate Union and of the faculty advisory committee held a long session. The members of the ad'visory committee are, E. D. Tuckey, H. M. Tilroe, T. A. Levy, Philip A. Parsons, H. A. Eaton and E. E. Sperry. C. 0. Moore, '14, and C. W. Carlton, '17, represented the Debate Union. The Sophomore Debate Club debated the question, "Resolved, That the Syracuse Navy should be continued." Thirty candidates responded to the call of E. C. Baldwin, '14, Editor-in­ Chief of the 1915 Onondagan. Miss Pearl Clark, '14, was chosen by the Women's League as the chief woman reporter to report all the activities of the women. A. P. Coman and L. C. Bockes were elected to represent the freshmen debate club in the Debate Union. A meeting of the Foresters Club was held at a camp-fire in the woods on the Forestry Experiment Farm on South Salina Street. Dean Baker and other faculty members gave talks. Glenn R. Arnold, '14, was elected President of the Pennsylvania Club. Oct. 8. Many women took advantage of the opportunity to join the Women's League. The only condition was the payment of 50 cents. The Liberal Arts French Club met at the home of Dr. Cabeen. Marion Wood was elected President. The upperclass women in the Department of Oratory tendered a reception to the freshmen women of the department. Professors Florence Sherwood Wood, Irene Sargent, and Misses Cody and Swartwood were Patronesses. College spirit was aroused when more than 500 men met in the Trophy room of the Gymnasium. There were speeches, cheers and songs especially in view of the Carlisle game which is to be staged next Saturday. .(This is Tuesday). It is proposed to have such a meeting every Tuesday evening and call it "Syracuse Night." The students are to meet on Saturday at 1:45 p. m., at the Mystic Krewe Kavern to escort the business men to the Stadium. It is announced that Mr. H. W. Smith is working among the business men to make the Navy bigger and better than ever before. 1912 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 73

Two hundred dollars was stolen by sneak thieves from the Phi D elta Theta Chapter house. Oct. 9. Homer D . Call, candidate for Secretary of State on the Progressive ticket, addressed the Bull Moose adherents in the Gymnasium. A University Chorus rehearsal was held in the Administration Building. Professor Lyman announced that no dues are required of members, and that College credit is given, and valuable training. A horse-back riding club was organized by the women at the Women's Gymnasium. Miss Grace E. Thompson, '14, is Manager. The Women's Instrumental Club held trials. Chancellor Day announced that the faculty had abolished Junior Week. Favorable action was taken on the following recommendations: 1. That Junior Week be discontinued; 2. That the combined Junior and Senior Week be limited to three days; 3. That this week begin on the last Thursday of the first semester and no examination may be scheduled later than the W ednes­ day preceding. The second Musical recital was held in John Crouse College. The University Chorus met for rehearsal. The Chorus is growing large. Mr. M. F. Hilfinger, '14, was elected President of the Bull Moose Club of the University. The Prohibition Club picnicked in Gray's Woods. Professor C. H. Richardson addressed the Foresters on the subject "Identi­ fication of the Common Minerals as Regards the Forester." Oct. 10. The faculty of Teachers College gave a reception in honor of the freshmen. There was a musical program with readings. The swimming tank in the Gymnasium is now open every morning for in­ struction from 10 a. m. to 12m. After Nov. 1st it will be open also in the afternoon. Fred L. Newhart was elected cheer-master of the Senior Council. Also the following were made cheer-leaders: W. W. Hall, '13; A. F. Eberle, '14; G. R . Van Dusen, '14; and J. A. Fisher, '15. Miss Martha J . Reed, '14, reported to the Young Women's Christian Association the Silver Bay meeting under the subject "The Land of Heart's Desire." The students Wilson and Marshall Club met in the Trophy room. There were several addresses. Oct. 11. Cross Country practice began in earnest today. Sixteen football freshmen left for Kingston, Pa., Wyoming Seminary. Announcement was made that the Cafeteria in the basement of the Adminis­ tration Building is open to both men and women. On Sept. 1 it began its third year. Mrs. Ira Van Allen took charge a year ago and the business has greatly increased. Charles D. Reidpath, '12, was the hero of the occasion at a reception tendered him by the Mystique Krewe. Besides Reid path, Coach Keane spoke and also Coach Cummings of the Football teams. 74 ANNALS 1912

Vol. III of the Alumni Record and its editor receive high praise in the Christian Advocate. Professor Flick is now traveling in Russia on his way to the Orient by way of Siberia. His family is residing at Munich. The Cross Country team covered nine miles of a very rough road. C. 0 . Moore, '14, was elected President of the Law College Debate Club. Death of Ray J. Coleman, '16, at his home in Syracuse. The fortieth anniversary of the founding of the Alpha Phi sorority was celebrated by a banquet at the chapter house on Walnut Place. Three of the charter members, viz., Mrs. Martha Foote Crow of New York, Mrs. Marcus J. Williams of Jordan, and Miss Jane Higham of Rome, N. Y., were present. Mrs. Minnie Wood Partridge, President of the alumnae, introduced Mrs. Genevra Gwynn Wiley as toast-mistress. Toasts were responded to by Mrs. Clara Sittser Williams, Bertha Holden Gilbert, Edith Greaves White, Ella Pardoe Ford, Miss Ruth E. Adams, Miss Anna Elizabeth Foote, and Mrs. Martha Keefe Phillips. Oct. 12. Professor Tanner of the Department of History lectures once each week at LaFayette High School, Buffalo, on Modern English History. The officers of the English Club announce a program of seven meetings for the year, beginning Oct. 16. The general subject of the course is "Modern American Poetry." The Carlisle Indians defeated the University in football, 33-(). Wyoming Seminary defeated the freshmen football team, 14-(). Alpha of Gamma Phi Beta held a reception in honor of Miss Mary Endicott Shepherd, the Grand President of the .sorority. 250 guests were present. Oct. 13. Sunday. Bishop William Burt of Buffalo spoke at Vespers. Oct. 14. The mud walks across the campus have been greatly improved by liberal loads of cinders. A letter from Chancellor Day is published in the Daily Orange warning the students that entertainments must close before 11 o'clock. The Senior Council has decided that the elections for the colleges on the Hill shalf be all held at the Gymnasium. The Fine Arts French Club met at the Delta Gamma chapter house. Joseph Burgess was elected President. At the first meeting of the English Club, Dean Richards read selections from the works of Joseph Conrad. The Syracuse University Eastern Star Club held its first meeting. Forty-six sophomores are candidates for positions on the 1915 Onondagan Board. Fifty of the women of the Silver Bay Club held a camp-fire on the Davis Estate. After the feast they elected officers for next year. Martha Reed was elected President, Ruth Abell, Vice-President, May Loveland, Treasurer, and Ruth Hoople, Secretary. The Sophomores in Reid Hall gave a reception to the Freshmen and upper­ classmen. About 40 were present. Oct. 15. The college women are deeply engaged in playing tennis matches. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 75

The College Equal Suffrage League elected Belle K. Golden, '14, President and Mildred L. Taylor, '13, Secretary. Professor W. D. Harris of the Department of Physics, has accepted a position in the Federal Bureau of Chemistry and will leave at once. Mr. W. D. Sterrett of the United States Forestry service visited the College of Forestry in connection with the study of ash he has been making. Oct. 16. In a letter published in the Daily Orange President Gustavo E. Archilla tells of the growth and aims of the Cosmopolitan Club of the Univer­ sity. The motto of the Club is a fine one-"Above all Nations is Humanity." The Senior class elections, College of Liberal Arts, resulted as follows: President James T. Danes, Vice-President, Lydia Nelson, Treasurer, J. Har­ mon Rile, Secretary, Clara H. Stone. The enrollment in the College of Medicine is only 84. There are no women students this year in that College. At the weekly meeting of the Forestry students Dean Baker spoke of the opportunities for young men trained in Forestry. A full seven mile course was covered by the cross country squad today. The Maltbie D. Babcock Society held a meeting in the Trophy room. Officers were elected. The Cabinet of the Young Men's Christian Association held a meeting to discuss how to institute more successful Bible study classes. The English Club met at the Kappa Alpha Theta chapter house. Dr. Carter spoke and read from poems written by the "Cow Boys of the West." Mr. G. Archilla was elected President of the Cosmopolitan Club. The sophomores in Haven Hall entertained the freshmen in the Hall and the cottages at a "Baby Party." The freshmen were dressed as babies, the sophomores as nurses, the juniors as mothers, and the seniors as grandmothers. The ,Ranger School men accompanied by Professor Prichard took a trip to New Bridge to view the operations of the Higbie Lumber Co. Several lectures were given. Oct. 17. All trophies and insignia won during the last three years which were awarded by the Women's Athletic Association are on exhibition this week at the University store. A course to be known as "The Science and Art of Photography" is to be established in the College of Fine Arts. A prominent alumnus is back of this movement. Six men were chosen in the freshmen debate trials. They will participate in the semi-finals. Six men from the College of Law for the same trials were chosen yesterday. Professor C. W. Hargitt lectured before the Classical Club on "Rambles about the Bay of Naples." Leon J. Taylor was elected by the Northfield-Hermon Club, President of the Club. About 400 students attended the second "Syracuse Night" in the Trophy room. Secretary Elgin Sherk and Robert McDowell were the speakers. ANNALS 1912

More than 300 marched to the station to see the football team off for Princeton. About 200 women were initiated into the Young Vvomen's Christian Associa­ tion with impressive ceremonies. At a meeting of the Chemical Club a paper was read by G. R. Jennings on "Tannery Waste and Sewage," and another paper by H. -N. Eaton on "Re­ covery of Potassium from Feldspar." C. E. Andrews spoke on "Synthetic Ammonia." Dr. H. C. Cooper was re-elected president. Misses Florence Allen and Elizabeth Hansen, women-suffragists, spoke before the Modern Women's Club. Professor Gheen spoke before the For­ estry Club on his trip to the South-West. Oct. 18. Professor C. J. Kullmer has published "A Sketch Map of Ger­ many," a book adapted for High Schools and Colleges. The University Navy has purchased two eight-oared shells from Cornell Athletic Association anci also a pair-oared shell. Eight seniors and one junior were elected members of Tau Beta Pi, the honorary Engineering fraternity. A squad of ten women students, memhers of the class in Horseback Riding, took their first trip. There are twenty-five in the class. Mrs. Lyman C. Smith has presented valuable machinery equipment to the Engineering College. Oct. 19. The subscriptions for the Navy have reached a total of $1150.00. Much more is needed. The freshman football team defeated the St. John's Military School team, 14-6. 'Varsity was beaten by Princeton, 62-D. Oct. 20. Sunday. Mrs. Keller, whose husband, Dr. Frank Keller, is in charge of a hospital in China, described at Vespers her work at Hunan, China, as travelling secretary of the Student Volunteer Movement. Oct. 21. Excavation is being made for the new Dispensary on Fayette Street. Mr. AaronS. Watkins, late candidate for Vice-President on the Prohibition ticket, spoke in the Liberal Arts chapel. Complaint is made that the men students do not patronize the Cafeteria. Class elections for all the classes were held Saturday. The total vote was about double that of last year. Edward J. Rook was elected President of the senior class (1913), Walter E. Baker of the junior class (1914), Frank D. Priory of the sophomore class (1915), and H. D. Harvery of the freshman class (1916). The University band serenaded Haven, Winchell and Sims Halls and its own organizer, Professor Tilroe. The new members of the Young Women's Christian Association were enter­ tained at a campfire on the Davis Estate. Mr. Obreshkove, a member of the Cosmopolitan Club, and a Bulgarian, c;poke before the club on "The Crisis of the Balkan States." Oct. 22. Miss Annette Kellerman, who is appearing at a local theater, 1912 SYRACUSE U~IVERSITY 77 gave an interesting exhibition in swimming and fancy diving in the big rank in the Gymnasium. She is known as the world's greatest woman swimmer. "Syracuse Night" was observed by the students, but owing to the absence of Mr. Stedman and Mr. Fogg, there was no definite program. President Hohman of the University of Oregon was at the University and accompanied by the Chancellor visited the various buildings. The officers of the Silver Bay Club decided to send a delegation of fifty women to Silver Bay next summer and to raise for that purpose two hundred and fifty dollars. Oct. 23. At the final trials six men were selected to meet the Yale and New York University teams in debate. The men chosen are, Earl C. Wright, '13, C. W. Carlton, '14, F. E. Lott, '14, F. W. Wilson, '13; C. 0. Moore, '14, and V. V. Sawyer, '13. The alternates are W. H. Powers, '13, and A. L. Montague, '15. Major James H . Durham spoke in the History Seminar room. Dean Smal­ ley introduced him. His topic was "Lessons of our Flag." Among other things he said that in 1821 he stood as a boy on the spot where the John Crouse College now stands. He is 90 years of age. The Professors and major students in the Department of Botany were entertained at the home of Professor Bray. Oct. 24. There is complaint that the freshmen football men show a lack of spirit and of interest. The Women's Athletic Governing Board is planning to have an outdoor skating rink and coasting place on the Davis Estate. Dean Baker spoke at the noon luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce. The junior Law students held a Democratic State Convention. The Sergeant-at-Arms was kept very busy keeping order. RobertS. Spencer, '10, of Japan addressed an open meeting of the Students' Volunteer Band. Coach James Ten Eyck defeated the famous Jim Riley on Lonely Lake, Saratoga Springs, the winner by 20 lengths. This is the third race between the two, the result being the same in each. Professor George F. Metzler addressed the Maltbie Babcock Society giving his experiences in college and in the ministry. At a special meeting of the Forestry Club, John D. Harris of the Department of Wood Utilization of the U.S. Forestry Service gave an interesting technical talk on the uses of wood. At a meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association Miss Miller of Cuba and Miss Hughes of Burma gave talks on their work. Rev. Dr. E. S. Tipple, '84, was inaugurated President of Drew Theological Seminary, Madison, N. J. Oct. 25. This is pay day for the ·women's League when all dues are sup­ posed to be paid. Mr. John H. Cunningham has been appointed Post-Master for the Univer­ sity Sub-Station. ANNALS 1912

The Young Men's Christian Association has combined the Bible-Study class and the Mission Study class into one class. Oct. 26. Pi Delta Epsilon, the honorary journalistic fraternity, which originated here in 1909, has established two other chapters, one at the Univer­ sity of Nebraska and the second at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The 'Varsity football team defeated the team from the University of Michigan, 18-7. In the Interfraternity Baseball League, Alpha Chi Rho won the champion­ ship by defeating Delta Tau Delta, 14-8. The freshman football team de­ feated that of the Mansfield, Pa., Normal School, 7-0. In the evening, after learning of the defeat of Michigan by the 'Varsity, the freshman team at­ tempted to celebrate but was stopped by the authorities. The State Forestry Committee on standards met in Lyman Hall. It consisted of Dean Baker, Chairman, Professor Mulford of Cornell and W. G. Howard, Assistant Superintendent of State Forests. Professors Moon and Brown of Syracuse were also in attendance. The Alumni Crew Committee is sending out letters soliciting subscriptions. Mr. L. S. Throckmorton was elected President of the Senior Law Class. Mr. J. B. Hillyer, '94, who was captain of our first football team, was en- thusiastic over our victory over Michigan and talked reminiscently of the game at Syracuse. Mr. I. R. Templeton, '04, gave a dinner address in Sims Hall. The Somerset Y met and discussed plans for increasing the fund for a drink­ ing fountain to be placed on the Campus. Oct. 27. Sunday. Rev. R. A. Waite, '01, TravellingSecretaryofthe Inter­ national Committee of the Boys Department of the Young Men's Christian Association, spoke at Vespers on the subject: "How Much are you Worth in the Market of Public Opinion." Mr. Waite was formerly our Young Men's Christian Association Secretary. Oct. 28. At the final trials the following were selected for the debate team that is soon to meet a team from Yale: L. C. Bockes, S. G. McClellan and M. E. Reitzenberg; and A. P. Coman as alternate. Professor Baebenroth gave a Stockton reading in the English Department series. "The Ghost of Buck Edwards" and "The Lady and the Tiger" were given. The junior class, College of Law, held a mock convention and election. Oct. 29. A great Republican mass meeting at the Arena was attended by the University Taft and Sherman Club with a band. Six candidates offered themselves for assistant business manager of the Daily Orange. Professor Bray spoke at the chapel period to the students in Agriculture. Mrs. Gertrude Nelson Andrews of New York spoke in chapel on "Political Equality." Her remarks were enthusiastically received. Harry S. Lee, '99, and P. D. Fogg, '12, were elected respectively President and Secretary of Phi Kappa Alpha. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 79

Oct. 30. Professor Florence H. Butler who has coached the Boar's Head players for several years has resigned that position on account of other work. The Forestry Club had a camp-fire at Crater Lake, Fayetteville. Faculty members in attendance were Dean Baker, Professors Brown, McCarthy and Gheen. The students in Sims Hall held their annual Hallowe'en dinner. The regular Hallowe'en menu, including frankforts and sauerkraut was served. The Women's League held a Mother Goose Carnival at the Gymnasium. More than 300 were present in various costumes. Among the most striking costumes were Jack and Jill, Little Red Riding Hood, Little Miss Moffatt and Mistress Mary. Lewis E. Parmenter, '11, won in the Boar's Head Competition (Prize $75.00) with the play entitled "Broke." He will coach also for this year's production. He also gets a Box Seat at Mr. Belasco's play, "Years of Discretion," at the Empire theater, Nov. 3. The University quarterly bulletin has just been issued. Oct. 31. The missionary and Bible study committees met, organized and started the work. Representatives of several fraternities met at the call of the Senior Council to consider reducing the number of Social functions, hoping thus to secure the restoration of the Junior Prom. All fraternities and sororities are to be consulted by the Council. At the Young Women's Christian Association meeting Miss Mildred Hand spoke on the topic "Neighbors All." Professor Boehner spoke on "Tannin" at a meeting of the Chemistry Club. Kolledj Klan held a Hallowe'en party at the Gamma Phi Beta Chapter House. The Bull Moose Club marched to the Arena to attend a meeting of their party. Governor Johnson of California was the principal speaker. Mr. Horace Wilkinson was chairman. Miss Flora M. Shepherd, '13, read a paper before the Prohibition Club. Nov. 1. Miss Martha]. Reed was elected by the Women's League as the Junior delegate to the Student's Government Conference at Wells College, Nov. 7-9. A long expected trophy case for the Trophy Room has arrived. Letters to all high and preparatory schools in the State by the College of Forestry offering illustrated lectures and demonstrations on Forestry without charge have been sent. Nov. 2. The University football team triumphed over the team from the University of Rochester by a score of 28-Q. Captain James T. Davies, '13, won the second annual Boyd Trophy Cup race in thefasttimeof43minutes,21 seconds. J. H. Rile, '13, was only two yards behind at the finish. Nov. 3. Sunday. At Vespers Mr. W. H. Flake spoke on "Prison Life." He also told of his conversion to Christianity. Nov. 4. The Farmer's Club held a corn-roast on the Forestry College 8o ANNALS 1912

Grounds, South Salina Street. Director and Mrs. Howe chaperoned the club. Mrs. Professor Morris read selections from the works of Dickens at the English Readings. There was a large attendance. The Boar's Head Dramatic Society rendered a portion of "Our Mutual Friend." This is the anniversary year of Dickens' birth. The new machinery equipment is now being set up in Machinery Hall. Geology field trips were made by many students under direction of Pro­ fessor Hopkins. About 175 students came out for trials for parts in the Boar's Head play entitled "Broke." Secret practice for the Colgate game began this afternoon. It is stated that New York is the first State to establish a fully equipped Forest Experimental Station, which our College of Forestry has established. Twelve men representing six countries were elected to membership in the Cosmopolitan Club, namely England, Canada, Germany, United States, India and Brazil. The Mathematical Club met in the Library. Miss Elizabeth B. Bennett, '13, read a paper on "Extreme Cases of Convergence of the Binominal Series." Nov. 5. Poster contest is announced for the Senior Ball. Three prizes are offered: 1st a cash prize, $5.00; 2nd a ticket for the Ball, $3.50; 3rd, Programs for the Ball, $1.50. The women are hard at work on the costumes for the play "Wisteria." Sims Hall has been thoroughly canvassed to induce the men to enter one of the three Bible study classes. The first deals with freshman problems, pre­ sided over by Professor Jewell; the second called "the Student's forum" with Professor G. A. Wilson as teacher; Professor F. W. Howe is teacher of the third class which will study "Social Teachings." The Democratic party prevailed in the Presidential election and Woodrow Wilson will be the next President. Professor Butler and Mrs. George A. Parker were injured by the over­ turning of the automobile· in which they were riding. The injuries are not serious. Dean Parker and Mrs. Butler were not hurt. :Mr. ]. F. Drummond, an expert, spoke on "Business Efficiency" at the "Syracuse Night Meeting." Nov. 6. Under the auspices of the English Club, Professor Clinton Scollard read from his own poems, prefacing his readings by a paper contrasting poetry of the past with poetry of the present. He asserted that the Epic and the Narrative, the Ode and the Satire are gone. The Lyric is the poem today. Fourteen p~rsons were initiated into the Illustrator's Club. It was an elab­ orate affair. The members were costumed. Nov. 7. The first issue of the Syracusan for the year is now on sale. The Philosophical Club has issued a hand-book of Programs for its meetings during the year. An honorary Philosophical Society has been organized called " Theta Beta Phi." Mrs. Ellen M. Mitchell spoke before the Club on "Platonism in Literature and Art." 1912 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 81

The Cross Country team is now covering a new course with the purpose of getting more practice on the hills. Tickets are on sale for the trip to West Point to see the 'Varsity clash with the Army in pigskin warfare. The Liberal Arts French Club met at the home of Miss Isabel Lanigan, '14, and held a spelling contest in French. Professor Patterson conducted it. George M. Carmody, '12, rendered several piano solos. At a meeting of the Forestry Club, Earl Stearns, '13, gave an account of his summer studies in the Adirondacks and the Catskills. At the regular Young Women's Christiar:t Association meeting "The Ideals of a College Woman" were discussed by Dean Richards, Miss Katherine Sibley and Mrs. Sherk. Sixty-five candidates for the Boar's Head play, "Broke," survive. The German Club at Winchell Hall observed the anniversary of Uhland's death. Nov. 8. Seven men from the Cross Country squad went on the training table today. The cast of "Wisteria" is now practicing four times a week. Mrs. Russell Sage has made a second great gift to the University to found an Agricultural College in honor of her father, Joseph Slocum. This gift is said to be $83,000.00. The new home of the medical fraternity, Nu Sigma Nu, namely the former residence of Dr. W. L. Wallace, at the corner of E. Genesee St. and S. Crouse Ave., is in an ideal location, being half way between the Colleges on the hill and the Medical College on Orange St. Nov. 9. The 'Varsity football team defeated the team of LaFayette College by a score of 30-7. The freshman team also defeated that of the LaFayette High School of Buffalo, 12-0. The junior women defeated the sophomore women in a basketball game, 28-14. Professor Revels was elected secretary of the Central New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects at Utica; Mr. A. L. Brockway was made President. Reference has been made to the Ranger Sch~l for Foresters at Wanakena. A gift of 1850 acres of cut over Adirondack land was made by the Rich Lumber Company to the college last summer. The State Ranger School was es­ tablished on this tract Sept. 3, 1912 with 16 men in attendance. Nov. 10. Sunday. Professor Philip A. Parsons was the speaker at Vespers. He discussed the problem of applying the study of Sociology to religion. The University Chorus under Professor Lyman gave two selections. Dr. E. H. Shepard spoke before the Kolledj Klan on the subject of "Alcohol­ ism." Nov. 11. Dr. C. E. Hamilton, '86, spoke at Chapel in the Hall of Lan­ guages. The members of the editorial and business staff of the Daily Orange are now wearing lapel identification buttons. 82 ANNALS 1912

Professor Eaton gave readings from John Galsworthy, an English novelist, at the weekly meeting of the English Department. Gottfried Galston, a young German pianist, gave a recital at the Onon­ daga Hotel, under the auspices of the College of Fine Arts. The professors gave it high praise. The Pennsylvania Club met at the Alpha Chi Omega chapter house. The first call for candidates for the University Hockey team was sent out. Manager Munro, '13, is working on the schedule. The sophomores of the College of Medicine defeated the freshmen of the same college in football, · 1~. The regular monthly meeting of the College Equal Suffrage Club was held. Miss Lillian Bauer, '14, told of the victory just won in favor of the five states in which the question has just been tested by vote. The Fine Arts French Club met at the Phi Gamma Delta house and en­ joyed a musical program. The Sociology Club discussed plans for a memorial in the church where the students are to do practical Sociological work. Nov. 12. Secret practice in football in preparation for the game Nov. 16, with Colgate is now in vogue. Boar's Head offers three prizes in a Poster contest for "Broke," $10.00, $5.00, and two reserved seats for the play. The first Young Men's Christian Association Supper for the year was held at the Cafeteria, Administration Building. At the Novelty Theater the Olympic Games of 1912 were shown in which Reidpath, '12, and others figured. Director Howe of the Division of Agriculture is in attendance at the meet­ ing of the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experimental Stations at Atlanta, Ga. The Athletic Governing Board elected Edward Dollard for Coach of the Basketball, and Louis S. Carr Coach for Baseball. The Women's League met and adopted the constitution to govern their activities. 300 members constitute a quorum. At a Young Men's Christian Association Supper this evening, President Otto G. Reumann, '13, called on the chairmen of Committees for brief re­ marks. Some very interesting matters were brought out. Nov. 13. The first monthly public recital by the students of the College of Fine Arts was held in John Crouse College. The boathouse has been rebuilt and is almost finished and the two eight-oar shells and one pair-oar purchased of Cornell University have arrived. Work on the 1914 Onondagan is going on busily. Sherman Smith, '13, was chosen by the Debate Union to manage the de­ bates during next month. A photograph of the faculty and entire student body of the College of Forestry was taken in front of Lyman Hall. More than 150 men were in the group. Mr. F. B. Moody, assistant State Forester of Wisconsin, visited the College of Forestry. 1912 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Nov. 14. The Classical Club met in the Seminar room. Rev. Dr. James Empringham, rector of St. Paul's Church, gave an illustrated lecture on "An Amateur Archaeologist in the Orient." Rev. Claude P. Terry, '04, spoke at chapel, Hall of Languages, on "Prayer." Professor Tilroe gave a recital at the University Avenue Methodist Church under the auspices of the Men's Brotherhood. The subject of a talk by Miss Ruth Abell, '14, at the regular Young Women's Christian Association meeting was, "A Friend is a fellow who knows all about you and likes you just the same." Tambourine and Bones announce that the profits from the play "Wisteria," to be given in December, will all go to the Crew fund. A great mass meeting of men was held in John Crouse College to arouse spirit for the Colgate game. Captain Rudolph Probst led the speaking and was succeeded by G. H. Bond, '94, P. D. Fogg, '12, William Rubin, '93, M. S. Stedman, '10, and several others. A collection of $40 was taken to provide decoration of the Stadium. Final trials for the play "Broke" were held and the cast selected. Dean Baker and Professor Nelson Brown left for Watertown to attend the annual meeting of the Empire State Forest Products Association. Both will speak. At a regular meeting of the Prohibition Club, vigorous defence of the superior points of their respective organizations, the Anti-Saloon League and the Prohibition Party, were made by L. F. E. Bundy, '16, and Leon J. Taylor, '13. Nov. 15. Swimming instruction is .now given regularly by Professor Scott. Walter Arthur, research chemist of the General Electric Company, dis­ cussed the question, "How to Save Money on Gas Bills," at a meeting of the Syracuse section of the American Chemical Society held at the College of Medicine. Nov. 16. Miss Augusta Briggs has made an artistic poster for "Wisteria." It is pronounced "very unique." The Daily Orange has compiled the following scores of the football contests between Colgate and Syracuse. Syracuse Colgate 1891 16 22 1892 No Game 1893 0 9 1894 8 32 1895 4 0 1896 0 34 1897 6 6 1898 No Game 1899 1900 1901 1902 23 0 84 ANNALS 1912

1903 5 10 1904 0 11 1905 11 5 1906 0 5 1907 No Game 1908 0 6 1909 5 6 1910 6 11 1911 No Game To this we must add the 1912 score, which is Syracuse 0, Colgate 7. The freshmen defeated the "All Stars" of Binghamton by a score, 20-14. The freshmen have been defeated but once in the six games they have played, namely by Wyoming Seminary. They have defeated teams from Albany High School, St. Johns School at Manlius, Mansfield Normal, Lafayette High School and the Binghamton "All Stars." Nov. 17. Sunday. At Vespers Dr. H. M. Hamill, Chairman of the Com­ mittee on Education in the International Sunday School Commission, spoke on "An Open Door." Nov, 18. Mr. V. E . Fuller, one of the editors of The Practical Dairy­ man, spoke at the regular semi-monthly meeting of the Farmer's Club on "Mistakes Farmers make in Handling Cows." Mr. Worker, of the Geddes Grange also spoke. All University women were invited to Haven Hall to meet Mrs. Blanche Weaver Baxter, President of the Syracuse Political Equality Union, and Mrs. F. R. Hazard, ex-president of the same. The Cosmopolitan Club has inaugurated plans for building a house for the Club to cost about $18,000.00. Last year the Daily Orange tried the plan of having a . college woman serve as reporter. This plan succeeded so well that four women have places as reporters this year. Instructor Whitman interpreted Jack London at the English Readings. The cast for "Broke" held its first regular rehearsal. The junior Law students defeated the seniors by a score of 13 to 6. Nov. 19. Dean Baker lectured at the City Young Men's Christian Associa­ tion before the Onondaga Highlands Association, on "Forest Conditions in New York." Director F . W. Howe gave, at the regular assembly of the Agricultural students, a report of the meeting of the "Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations," which was held at Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 10--13. There are now 38 students in the Division of Agriculture. At the "Syracuse Night" gathering Professor F. W. Howe .spoke on the Division of Agriculture. He said that Syracuse University is the only college in the country which gives a four-years course in Agriculture without State aid. Nov. 20. Plans for establishing a Social Settlement at the Memorial Presbyterian Church are being pushed by Professor P. A. Parsons. 1912 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

More than 35 men reported at the first call for men for the initial Hockey practice. The faculty of the College of Forestry gave a reception in the basement of Lyman Hall to the Trustees of the College and the Professors of the other Colleges of the University. Chancellor Day spoke, as did also, Hon. J. R. Clancy, Senator Hendrick Holden, James M. Gilbert, George J. Sager, and Hon. Louis Marshall. P. P. Claxton, head of the National Bureau of Education, puts Syracuse University in Class 1, "Equal to the best." Professor Baebenroth lectured before the Classical Club on "Roman Re­ mains in Britain." "Heredity and Eugenics" was the subject of an address by Dr. C. B. Daven­ port before the Syracuse chapter of the honorary society Sigma Chi in Lyman Hall. Nov. 21. The new directory of officers and students of the University is out. Professor E. E. Sperry gave a talk on "The Historic Setting of the Balkan Situation" at the first meeting of the men's class in Mis~ion study. Dr. Carl Van Noordon, Professor of Medicine in the University of Virginia, lectured in the College of Medicine on "Intestinal IntoxiCations and their effects on the Nervous System." Many city physicians listened to him. Professor Irene Sargent gave an illustrated lecture on "The Traces of the Teutons in Northern ltacy" before the German Club in John Crouse College. About ninety couples enjoyed the annual Sims Hall informal dance. Nov. 22. Seven long distance runners left for Ithaca to participate in the annual Intercollegiate Cross Country Meet. President Henry C. King of Oberlin College addressed the College women in Liberal Arts Chapel at 4:30 p. m. His theme was "Will and Action." He treated the subject from the view points of character, influences and action. The Silver Bay Club realized $62.00 from its semi-annual candy sale. The money will be used in sending delegates to Silver Bay next June. Miss Lena E. Bonneford, '13, was elected Senior Class leader by the women of the Senior Class. Twenty University football men left for West Point to play the cadets. The Syracuse University Club of Rochester held a dinner at the University Club. W. W. Nichols, '94, is President of the Club. 25 alumni attended. Nov. 23. Miss Belle K. Golden, '14, goes as delegate of the University Equal Suffrage Club to the convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association in Philadelphia. This is the first time the University has been represented at the Association. More than two hundred colleges will be represented. F. M. Seerley, M. D., of the International Training School at Springfield, Mass., spoke in chapel, and in the evening he addressed the women students in the Administration Building. A large number of students went on the excursion to West Point to witness the game. The score was 23 to 7 in favor of the cadets. 86 ANNALS 1912

In the Intercollegiate Cross Country run at Cornell University, Syracuse finished in the 7th place. Harvard won the race, with Cornell second and Dartmouth third. The Architectural Department sent four Class B. Projects and fourteen Analytiques to New York to be judged by the Beaux-Arts Society. The Somerset Y met at the home of Mrs. Cora D. Graham. Mrs. Anna W. Oberlander, State Superintendent of the Scientific Temperance Institute, dis­ cussed the scientific phase of the temperance question. The Geology Club took a trip to Pratt's Falls, by way of Onativia and Pom­ pey and held a meeting. Vice-President Otis Smithers, '13, called the meeting to order. A. E. Brainerd, '12, was elected President. They returned by way of Manlius. Nov. 24. Sunday. A short meeting for men was called for the Trophy room at 9:45a.m. Dr. F. M. Seerley, (see Nov. 23), spoke on the physical problems which college 111en have to solve. "Selfishness" was discussed by Miss Ruth Clark, '13, at a regular meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association. Her subject was announced as "The Perpendicular Pronoun." Vespers: Rev. Louis E . Carter, '02, pastor of the Fifth Avenue M. E. Church of Troy, N. Y., was the speaker. His topic was "The Game of Life." Nov. 25. The Division of Agriculture has just received a set of thirty­ four large samples from the Corn Products Refining Company for illustrative purposes in the course in Field Crops. The freshman Debate Club reorganized as a Senate. At a meeting of the Mathematical Club, Fred L. Newhart, '13, talked on "Inversors." The Liberal Arts French Club met at the Kappa Alpha Theta chapter house. Professor Cabeen spoke on "Joan of Arc." Nov. 26. Fifteen hundred families, representing ten different nationalities, will be affected by the Social Settlement about to be established by the Sociology Club at the Memorial Presbyterian Church on Grape Street. A class in sewing has been started as also a Boy's Club. A Men's Club will follow; also a basket-ball court will be established and a room for all kinds of games. A reading room will be installed and classes in English, cooking, basket-making, brass hammering and wood buining. Dean Baker of the College of Forestry announces that a four year course for training of city foresters has been arranged. M. F. Hilfinger, '14, was elected Captain of the football team. Ted C. Mercer, a special worker among College men, addressed the "Syra­ cuse Night Meeting" in the Trophy room. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia. He travels among the Universities talking on "Clean Living." Although only one day vacation for Thanksgiving is allowed, many students went home to enjoy it. Nov. 27. The Students Forum met in the Gymnasium and discussed the topic, "The Ground for Belief in a Future Life." 1912 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Dr. George T. Boycheff, '98, lectured on "The Balkan Situation" in the History Seminar Room. Dr. Boycheff is himself a Bulgarian. The regular Young Women's Christian Association meeting was held. Professor Rilla Jackman of Teachers College presided. The topic of the meeting was: "But the greatest of these is Love." Nov. 28. Twenty new members were elected at a meeting of Boar's Head at the Sigma Alpha Epsilon house. A well attended meeting of the Prohibition Club was held in the Adminis­ tration Building, S. M. Smith, '13, gave a talk on the course of study to be taken up. F. E. Brimmer read a paper on "Race Degeneracy" and 0. T. Foster, '12, reviewed an article on "Prohibition;" also Mr. M. P. Welcher of the Anti-Cigarette League of America gave a fine talk. Nov. 29. The costumes for the play "Wisteria" are completed. Dean Baker issued a statement in answer to inquiries regarding the future prospects of the profession of Forestry in which he holds that it will be many years before the profession will be overcrowded. Professor L. H. Pennington is in Albany with a committee of Foresters seeking methods of combating tree diseases including blight. Mr. E. C. Wright, '13, was chosen captain of the University Debate team. The Young Men's Christian Association boys of New York State held their banquet in the Gymnasium. Harold Smith of Syracuse gave the address of welcome and M. H. C. Bolles made the response. Chancellor Day and President John H. Finley gave addresses. There are about 1500 boys here representing nearly every Young Men's Christian Association in the State. Miss Mary J. Corbett, Student's Secretary of the Northeastern Field Com­ mittee, spoke at a Young Women's Christian Association meeting. Nov. 30. The walls in the corridors of the Hall of Languages have just been painted. The appearance of the interior of the building has been greatly improved. Mr. "Ted" Mercer spoke at a special chapel of the Engineers. Indoor track training started today. Henry H. Ketcham, Center on the Yale 'Varsity football team, spoke at the Young Men's Christian Association Boys ~onference at the First M. E. Church. One thing he said was "The recognized leaders in College life are men who know Christ." The regular quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the College of Forestry met in the Chancellor's Office. Professor E. C. Morris attended the College Conference on English at Philadelphia and was reelected Secretary of the Conference. Dr. Henry W. Stiles of the College of Medicine was elected National Presi­ dent of the Nu Sigma Nu .Pr:.ternity at its convention at Baltimore. Dec. 1. Sunday. "Ted" Mercer's address to the men at 10:30 a. m., in the Trophy room was on the subject "The Fight of Every Red-Blooded Man­ Purity." Mr. Mercer also spoke at Vespers, telling his life story. Professor Lyman had charge of the music. The Boys' Young Men's Christian Association State Conference ended today. 88 ANNALS 1912

Dec. 2. The Young Women's Christian Association held their first annual banquet at the Cafeteria. The guests of honor were Mrs. Donald Dey and Miss Mary Corbett. The object of the banquet is to promote the spirit of friendliness and good will among University women. Coach Dollard issues a call for basketball men to report. Assistant Professor M. E. Smith gave readings from the stories and poems of Edgar Allen Poe. The local chapter of Alpha Kappa Kappa tendered a reception to the founder of the fraternity, Dr. George C. Cook, and to the city alumni. Dec. 3. A new popular song has appeared entitled "I'm glad I'm back in Syracuse again," words by Miss Margaret Gleasmann of Syracuse and the music by Frank Davis. Rudolph W. Propst, '13, has been chosen by Walter Camp of Yale as right tackle for the second All-American football team. Professor Mace spoke at the "Syracuse Night" meeting of his "Tramping Trip from Genoa to Munich." Dec. 4. 150 men are now enrolled in the College of Forestry. The women of the junior class elected Miss Ella Chatham, class cheer· leader. At the Ice Carnival held at the Arena the prize to the couple presenting the best appearance in costume, was awarded to two University students, viz., Miss Kate M. Horton, '13, and H. Loomis Murray, '13. They were arrayed in Dutch costumes. 150 couples participated. A Club composed of Odd Fellows was organized with Professor C. H. Richardson as President. Dec. 5. In the debate with Yale at New Haven, Yale won by a split decision. In the freshmen debate with Yale freshmen in John Crouse College, Syracuse won also by a split decision. The subject debated was: "Resolved, That Corporations doing interstate business shall be regulated by a Federal Commission w1th powers similar to those of the Interstate Commission." At New Haven Syracuse took the negative side while at Syracuse the freshmen took the affirmative. Professor E. F. McCarthy spoke at a Forestry Club meeting in Lyman Hall on "Lessons to be learned in a Logging Camp." The Settlement House was officially opened by a reception. About 500 persons were in attendance. More than 200 were enrolled as members. At the meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association, Miss Ruth Morrison, '13, was in charge. The topic discussed was: "Which ? Do as you did or as you would be done by?" The cast of "Wisteria" were guests of the Mystique Krewe at the Krewe rooms. The seniors and juniors in the Architectural Department made studies for "A City Church" and the sophomores for "A Drinking Fountain" for the competitions sent out by the Beaux Arts Society. The Sophomore-freshman football game ended with the score 0--0. The Illustrators' Club spent a social evening at the home of Miss Margaret I9I2 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Chaplin, '13. Mr. Chaplin exhibited some fine photography of .famous paintings which he secured in France. For the benefit of the University Crew the Alumni in New York City gave a concert and cabaret in the Carnegie Lyceum. Dec. 6. Professor F. A. Saunders was a member of the sextet that gave a concert at Hamilton College recently. Fourteen men were out for Hockey practice. Professor C. C. Bushnell gave an illustrated lecture on "A Trip through Italy" to the students in Latin I. Dec. 7. Syracuse has 60 delegates at the Students' Volunteer Union meeting at Cornell University. A course in Photography is being established in the College of Fine Arts. Mr. E. J. Wall, distinguished in that science, is to have charge. He is a member of the Royal Photographic Society of England, of the American Chemical Society and the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. H eis also the author of "The Dictionary of Photography," "Carbon Printing," "Photography and Natural Color Photography." The course will cover two years. Mr. Wirt D. Seeley, '15, conducted a large party of Engineering students on a trip of inspection of the air brake instruction car of the New York Central Railroad. Dec. 8. Sunday. Rev. L. B. Chaloux, '04, pastor of the West Genesee M.E. Church, was the speaker. He emphasized the great need for thankfulness for the blessings of our twentieth century civilization. The University Chorus rendered several musical numbers. Dec. 9. A Student branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers has been organized by the Mechanical Engineering Students in the University. The President is 0. W. Sanderson, '13. Dr. Sargent F. Snow lectured before the Farmers Club on "Some Experi­ ences in Developing and Handling a Sheep Farm in Central New York." The Syracusan for December is now on sale. The article on the Alumni Record, Vol. III, sets forth the vastness of the work of such an undertaking, the sales necessary to make the financial end a success and the connection be­ tween the Record and every Syracuse Alumnus. The College of Forestry issued a bulletin describing the work being done by it on the city forest at the south end of Skaneateles Lake. The Pennsylvania Club met at the Sigma Kappa chapter house. The meeting closed with a musical program. Death of trustee Rev. Dr. Benoni I. Ives in the City Hospital at Auburn, N. Y. He was an able man. Professor C. H. Carter read in the English Reading entertainment, a de­ tective story by Henry Harrison, entitled, "Miss Hinch." A meeting of the Onondagan Board ('14) and reports of Committee heads shows progress. Dean Graham has an article on the History and Prospects of the College of Applied Science in the current Syracusan. ANNALS 1912

G. W. Partridge, '06, and Wallace G. Matteson, '09, are in Mexico. The latter is an engineer with the Mazapial Copper Company. Dec. 10. Arthur Cowee of Berlin, "the greatest gladioli grower," gave an illustra,ted lecture in Lyman Hall on "Gardens I have Seen." The lecture is under the auspices of the Syracuse Rose Society, and botany and forestry students were specially invited. "Wisteria" scored a great success at the opening performance at "The Empire." The audience was small, however. The Agricultural students and faculty are attending the New York State Dairymen's Convention which is in session at the Armory. John H. Morecroft, '04, is the author of "A Laboratory Manual of Alternat­ ing Currents." He is now teaching in Columbia University. Dec. 11. Red Cross stamps are being sold at booths in the Hall of Lan­ guages and in John Crouse College. Rev. Dr. C. E. Hamilton, '86, spoke in chapel on "The Meaning of the Red Cross Stamp." Miss Anna Brown, Wellesley, '09, addressed the college women at 5 p. m., in the Administration Building. Her topic was "A Share for All and a Task for Each.'' She is a travelling secretary of the Student Volunteer Movement. She is to remain here two or three days for conferences. The secord performance· of "Wistaria" was put on at the Empire and was a success. The recital given by the Music Department of the College of Fine Arts was well attended and enjoyed. Dec. 12. The funeral of Rev. Dr. B. I. Ives, trustee was conducted at Auburn with impressive services. The following faculty members were honor­ ary pall-bearers: Professors Moon and Coddington and Dean Smalley. Chancellor Day and Dr. Keeney made addresses. Debate in John Crouse College with debaters from New York University. See Dec. 5 for the subject of the debate, for it was the same, and Syracuse upheld the negative. The Syracuse debaters were V. V; Sawyer, '13, J. W. Wilson, '13, and C. 0. Moore, '14; alternate W. H. Powers, '13. Dec. 13. The new Chemical Laboratory in the basement of Bowne Hall is well under way. It will supply facilities for the Forestry students. Professor Edward L. Nichols of Cornell University gave an address under the auspices of the Syracuse Chapter of Sigma Chi on "The Modern Specialist." Miss Augusta Briggs won the first prize in the Senior Ball poster contest; Miss Helen Phelps took second prize and H. W. Reynolds third. The posters are on exhibition in the John Crouse College. The exhibitors of the Architectural Department at the Beaux Arts Society of New York won 12 mentions. Dean Baker spoke before the Onondaga Historical Association. Dec. 14. The Somerset Y held its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Mace. A Christmas tree in accordance with German customs wa~a feature of the entertainment. Professor J. A. R. Scott is suffering from a nervous breakdown. 1912 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 91

The corner stone of the Medical Dispensary was laid by the Chancellor. The speakers were Doctor Thayer of Johns Hopkins Medical School; Augustus S. Downing, Asst. Commissioner of Education and Ex-Mayor Fobes. Dec. 15. Sunday. A special Christmas service was held. Rev. Dr. R. C. Miller of Albany was the speaker. His topic was, "What Christmas tells of Christ." A holiday meeting of the Kolledj Klan was held in their room at the church. It has now nearly 300 members and aims at 400 for the new year. M. F. Hilfinger, '14, is chairman of the membership Committee. The body of Gregory Thoma which he himself willed to the College of Medicine was delivered today. Dec. 16. Arrangements have been made between the Granges and High Schools of Orange County and the College of Forestry for a week of lectures and demonstrations upon Forestry. Professor N.C. Brown will be in charge. The Daily Orange prints a very interesting letter from Miss Carrie A. Hilts, '01, from Buenes Ayres, South America. She is a fine teacher and was a superior student during her course in college. The sophomores are much excited by reports that the freshmen banquet is to be held to-night. The prizes for the posters for the Boar's Head play, "Broke" were awarded as follows: 1st to H. W. Reynolds, '16; 2nd Joseph Davis, '16; 3rd W. C. Hoople, '15. They are respectively $10.00, $5,00, and two tickets to the play. The Debate Union met and made plans for next year and authorized the Freshman Debate Club to complete arrangements for a debate with the State Normal School at Mansfield, Pa. Rabbi Max Drob spoke before the Philosophical Club on "The Right to Doubt." The Fine Arts French Club had a Christmas tree and a French play, "Le Bourgeo is Gentilhomme." Edmund Vance Cook, humorist, poet and lecturer, gave several humorous selections in chapel and greatly interested the students. Elwood Wilson, a forester of the Laurentide Co., of Quebec, gave the first lecture under the auspices of the Forestry Club on "The Forests of Eastern Canada." Professor Cabeen lectured before the French Club on "Provincial France." The lecture was illustrated. Professor Morris read Browning's Poem, "Christmas Eve" at the English Reading. A Zoological Club was organized. Miss Florence C. Behm is President. Dec. 17. The Classical Club presented two plays in the Seminar room, "Tarpeia" a tragedy, and "The Heart of Valeria," a comedy. Both plays are compositions of Professor Cleasby. A new scheme is on foot for decoration of the Gymnasium for the Senior Ball. The decorations are to be uniform including those of the boxes as well. Contracts have been let to a Cohoes firm. 92 ANNALS 1912

An important meeting of the Architectural Society was held and plans dis­ cussed. Professor Jewell's class in Freshman Problems met in the Gymnasium. Otto G. Reumann, '13, President of the Young Men's Christian Association, was the principal speaker. His topic was "A Man's Job." There was music also. Dec. 18. Professor J. W. Stephen of the College of Forestry lectured at Belleville, N.Y., on "The Foresters Relation to the Farm." Hereafter each athlete must fill out an eligibility card and have it endorsed by the member of the Eligibility Committee from his college. It then goes to the coach who thus knows the status of his men. Boar's Head Society voted $100;00 for furnishing their room on the third floor, Hall of Languages. It is proposed to make it represent the old Boar's Head Tavern in Stratford-on-Avon, England. Officers of the Forestry Club have instituted an active campaign to make every forester a member. Twenty-seven candidates for baseball reported to Coach Carr, who gave them a talk on the eligibility rules. Tambourine and Bones Society entertained at the Delta Kappa Epsilon chapter house the members of the cast of "Wisteria." Professor W. R. P. Davey, president of the Semitics Club, read a paper before the Club on "Foreign Influence on the Hebrew Religion." Greetings were received from Professor Peritz who is now at Breslau, Germany, his native town. The Senior women defeated the freshman women in basketball, 11-9. Dec. 19. A series of entertainments has been planned by the department of Sociology for the University Settlement. A large collection of butterflies and beetles has been received .by the Zool.ogic­ al Department from Rev. William T. Ward, a former student now stationed at Medom, on the Island of Sumatra. The annual Christmas meeting of the German Club was held at the home of Professor Holzwarth. At the regular Young Men's Christian Association meeting Rev. G. K. Warren, '04, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, spoke on the topic, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." Professor James W. Towney, Director of the Yale Forestry School, gave an illustrated lecture on "Lessons from Forests of the Austrian Alps." Dec. 20. Invitations to the dinner of the Syracuse University Alumni Teachers' Association meeting have been sent out. Last year 300 attended. The meeting will be held in the Gymnasium Dec. 27th. William S. Taussig, a representative of the General Electric Company of Schenectady, gave in Lyman Hall a lecture on "The Uses of Electricity in Lumbering.'' The fourth volume of Contributions from the Zoological Laboratory has just been issued. Dec. 21. The Classical departments have secured from the British Museum 1912 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 93 some electrotypes of important Greek and Roman coins which will be used for illustration. Professor Tilroe will give readings at several places during the vacation period. The Young Men's Christian Association will send seven men into the field for deputation work during vacation. Dec. 26. Professor F. J. Holzwarth, '87, and Athletic Manager M. S. Stedman, '10, are at the meeting of the National Athletic Association in New York. Six faculty members attended the meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science during the holidays. Professor C. W. Hargitt read a paper on "A Program of Educational Eugenics" and Professor Saunders read one on "The Series System in the Spectra of Calcium, Strontium and Barium." Dec. 27. Professors Jeannette Scott and Irene Sargent are in attendance at a meeting of the College Art Association at the Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh-, Pa. Professor Sargent read a paper on "The Granting of a College Degree in the Fine Arts." Meeting in the Gymnasium of the University Alumni Teachers Association. Dec. 28. A "Syracuse University Association of Connecticut" was organ­ ized at Hartford. Seventeen graduates and undergraduates appeared. Mr. W. A. Wheatley, '94, is President. Dec. 31. Basket-ball and Track brought athletic honor to the University during the past year. During the holidays "The Central New York Modem Language Associa­ tion" was formed with Professor]. L. Boysen as President and Professor A. S. Patterson as Vice-President. 1913 Jan. 1. Professor and Mrs. H. A. Peck returned from a trip to Europe. Jan. 2. The second Young Men's Christian Association deputation con­ sisting of Secretary Elgin. Sherk, M. E. Baker, '14, Otto Reuniann, '14, and Glen Brewster, '14, went to Union Springs and remained until Monday, Jan. 6, speaking in the churches and playing with the boys. Jan. 7. All colleges resumed work today after a 17 day vacation. The January number of the Syracusan went on sale this morning. Editor Wallace M. Williams, '12,is making a fine publication. The State Educational Department gives high praise to the efficiency of the work of the German Department. Professor Flick's article on "Russi~'s Progress in ten years," written for the Syracuse Herald, is reproduced in full. The Syracusan is running by installments the historical article by Dean Smalley and appearing in Vol. III Alumni Record. Mrs. Harold L. Butler gave a reading before the Syracuse Fortnightly Club. Jan. 8. Practice in basket-ball was resumed. The Hydraulic Laboratory, given by the late Lyman C. Smith and wife, was opened to-day. 94 ANNALS

Jan. 9. In The English Journal of Chicago, Professor Eaton published a paper on "Irregularities of Verse." The fourth lecture of the series given under the auspices of the Forestry Club was given by Mr. J. J. Levinson, City Forester of Brooklyn, N.Y., on "The Tree Problem of Syracuse; The Civic Value of the Tree, its Planting and Care." It ·was illustrated. Jan. 10. The Young Women's Christian Association is making final efforts to secure the $500 pledged to the mission work of Mr. Hersey in China. It is announced that about 100 acres of forest land adjoining Elka Park near Tannersville in the Catskills has been given the College of Forestry by Mr. John R. Strong. Membership in the Women's Glee Club now numbers 75. The Daily Orange suspends publication after to-day to Jan. 16. Jan. 12. Sunday. The Kolledj Klan enjoyed, for the first time, the musrc of a student orchestra. Jan. 15. Professor Harold L. Butler gave a recital of songs in the First Methodist Church of Auburn, N. Y. Time trials in the one-mile relay were held by Coach Keane. Jan. 16. At the regular weekly meeting of the Young Women's Christian Association the topic "The Part that Health Plays in Life" was discussed. Miss Eleanore Hopkins was in ch.arge. The New York State Forestry Association was organized at an all day session. Dr. N. L. Britton, director of the New York Botanical Garden and Museum, is President, Dean H. P. Baker, Secretary. The principal speakers of the day were Hon. Gifford Pinchot; C. R. Pettis, Supt. of State Forestry; H. R. Bristol, Supt. of the D. & H. Co. Woodlands at Plattsburg, N.Y.; FrankL. Moore of Watertown, President of the Empire State Forest Products Associa­ tion; Professor Mumford of Cornell University and Dean Baker. At a banquet in the evening Dr. H. S. Drinker, President of Lehigh University, ..spoke; also Professor Moore and Mr. W. L. Sykes of Buffalo. Jan. 20. Senator Walters introduced into the State Senate a bill providing for the appropriation of $250,000.00 for a building for the State College of Forestry. Jan. 21. The mid-winter meeting of the University trustees was held. George H. Maxwell, '88, Frank J. Marion, '90, and E. L. French, '02, were elected members of the Board. The first lecture in the Insurance Course was given by Mr. Henry Moir of the "Horne Insurance Company." He discussed "History of Life Insurance, its Economical and Social Utility." He asserted that "A Policy is a Certificate of Character." Mr. M. S. Stedman, '10, Graduate Manager of Athletics, was the speaker at a meeting of the Syracuse University Club of New York. It was the second annual banquet of the Club. About 300 men were present. Jan. 22. Senior Week begins. The Boar's Head Dramatic Society pre­ sented the play "Broke." It was a great success. Its author and coach was Lewis E. Parmenter, '14. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 95

The course in Eugenics has been increased from one to two hours a week. General Samuel S. Sumner has presented the College of Forestry a collection of rare Phillipine woods, through the efforts of Professor Moon. There are 28 specimens made up in the form of books. Jan. 23. The Senior Ball was staged in the gymnasium. The Chancellor ·and his wife, the Deans and their wives and Mayor and Mrs. Schoeneck, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dey, Mr. and Mrs. James M. Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. William Nottingham, Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Potter, Mr. and Mrs. ]. Holden Wilson were patrons and patronesses. The decorations were beautiful in the extreme. There were 700 dancers. "Stepping Stones" was the topic discussed at the Young Women's Christian Association meeting. Miss Marion Draper, '13, was the leader. Jan. 24. Thieves took refreshments from the Phi Delta Theta and from the Delta Kappa Epsilon chapter houses. Jan. 25. Section III Sims Hall was quarantined on account of a case of scarlet fever. In basket-ball, the 'Varsity beat the University of Pennsylvania, 31-19. The freshmen beat the Cook Academy team, 48-18. Jan. 26. Sunday. Vespers. Emil Closs, Swiss bell-ringer, rendered several bell solos and favorite hymns. James R. Gillette, '13, accompanied him on the piano. The University Chorus sang solos and cantatas. Ex-Governor Hadley of Missouri visited the Campus and Stadium. He spoke yesterday before the Chamber of Commerce. Jan. 27. President Edward J. A. Rook of the Senior Class published the personnel of the Senior Committees. Coach Ten Eyck issued a call for crew candidates for to-morrow. Student government for the women went into effect to-day. It is to be given a trial of one semester. Hon. W. H. Hotchkiss, former State Superintendent of Insurance, gave a lecture in the Administration Building on "Present Types and Organizations of Life Insurance Companies." The new department of Photography, College of Fine Arts, began its courses under the general direction of Mr. E. J. Wall. A tax of $1 was levied on the members of the Senior Class by the Executive Committee. Professor Jewell was the reader at the English Readings. Jan. 28. The Syracuse University Club of Rochester held its annual dinner. Dean]. L. Heffron was the principal speaker. Professor J. A. R. Scott has appointed Samuel Darby, '13, to have charge of the qrganization of the interfraternity basket-ball league. Chancellor Day and others spoke at the banquet of the Chamber of Com­ merce of Oneida. Professors Howe and Martin of the Division of Agriculture have begun a series of extension lectures in the High Schools near Syracuse. The religious movement among the men is being stimulated. Professor George A. Wilson represents the faculty and Walter Baker, '14, is the leader. ANNALS

Twenty 'Varsity crew men reported at the call of Coach TenEyck. Jan. 29. The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association classified our Medical College in Class A Plus. The class also includes the Medical Colleges of Columbia, Cornell, and Bellevue of New York City. Six mission study classes have been arranged each led by a competent teacher. The Freshman class held its banquet at the Hotel Jefferson without very much disturbance by the Sophomores. The public recital by the College of Fine Arts was well attended and much enjoyed. Twenty-four additional men report for the crew, seventeen of whom were for the freshman boat. Jan. 30. Professor Rudolf Erickson of Germany spoke in John Crouse College before an audience that crowded the hall to the utmost. Professor Coddington introduced him to the audience. Professor Wilson is entertaining him. A reception was given him at the home of Professor Mace. The tanks in the Gymnasium were used for the first time this year by the oarsmen. "Wisteria," college musical comedy, was given in Utica by the University cast. It scored a great success. Prince Schoenburg Waldenburg of Germany was the guest of Dean Baker. "A States Fight with Insects and Tree Diseases" was the subject of a lecture given by Professor Frank W. Raue, State Forester of Massachusetts, before the Forestry Club in Lyman Hall. Jan. 31. Mrs. Mary Carr Curtis, student secretary of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church, spoke in chapel. She is a graduate of Mt. Union College. 80 freshmen are candidates for the crew. Professor H. M. Tilroe gave a recital on the poems of Paul Lawrence Dunbar at the State Normal School at Brockport, N.Y. James E. Sullivan, secretary of the Amateur Athletic Union and American Commissioner at the Olympic Games of 1912, selects C. D .. Reidpath, '12, as the representative in the 440 yard run on both the All-American and the All-College Track teams. The Syracuse Alumnae Association observed its tenth anniversary with a banquet at the Gamma Phi Beta chapter house. Mrs. GenevraGwynn Wiley, '92, was toast-mistress. Miss Blanche Knapp, '99, is president of the Associa­ tion. Feb. 1. Mr. J. M . Mitchell has been secured as Boxing Instructor at the Gymnasium. This instruction is independent of faculty arrangement. The faculty of the College of Liberal Arts has voted to give credit of one hour a semester for Gymnasium work. Mrs. L. B. Curtis, a South American missionary, spoke at a meeting of the Students Volunteer Band. SYRACUSI!: tjN:fVERSITY

PrOfessor Butler has resigned the leadership· of the Wc11:h~n's· Gl~ Club and it has secured for the pla:ee Professor H. W. Lyman. 'Varsity def1!!ated·the St. Lawrence· University team· in' b:i:sket-baH. Score 29-22. But the freshman team lost at Rochester to the University reserVes, 1&-12-. The Sigma Chi chapter house is quarantined on account of liJ case of scarl~t fever. Mrs. Mary Carr Curtis (See Jan. 31) gave an a·d&ess before the Student Vohinteer Band and friendS. At the regular meeting of Somerset Y at Winchell Hall, Mrs. H. B'. Mas6n spoke on "T.he Need' for Social Putity." Feo. 2. Sunday. Mr. Ra:l'f>h Colson, State Stud~nts Secretary of th~ Young Men's Christian Association, spoke at Vespers' on. "Pr. Qll.esti'on of Values.'' The University Chorus sang two arithems. Feb. 3. Twenty-one basket-bali- teams of the Interfraternity League are entered for the season~ Professor Lyman gave a song recital in fohn Crottse College. The freshman quintet defeated the team from St. John's Military Academy, 3!-13. Feb. 4. The Land Purchasing Committee of the Board of Trustees of the College of Forestry has decided to purchase 1131 acres of !'and lying in Catta­ raugus County, to be used for demonstration and practice ofscientificforestry. The junior women defeated the freshmen women at basket-ball, 12-9. Mr. ]. A. jackson, secretary of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of America, gave the third lecture of the Insurance series. He ·spoke on the calculation for various types of policies, the varieties of poficies and their relative merits. The second' meeting in the religious movement now in progress was held. Mr. Ralph Colson (See Feb. 2) set forth the issues very cfeariy. The young women of Reid Hall entertained informally at the Kanatenah. There was a double attraction this evening in a masquerade and baSket­ ball game, given through the combined efforts of the Young Women's Christian Association, the Silver Bay Club, and the Women's Athletic Association. The Intercollegiate Rowing Association has ruled that freshmen in the Forestry course are ineligible as oarsmen. Dean Baker has been elected to membership in the American Museum of Natural History. Mr. Colson (See Feb. 2) gave a short address to the students in Applied Science at their chapel services. Feb. 5. More money is being sought for the navy and is greatly needed. It is said that William E. Mosher, '09, has made some valuable discoveries in regard to the properties of ammonia. The faculty team of bowlin~ was defeated by the Student's team. Feb. 6. Twenty were initiated into Boar's·Head. Included is the cast·o£ "Broke" recently rendered. ANNALS

Mr. Austin F. Hawes, State Forester of Vermont, gave in Lyman Hall an illustrated lecture on "The Forests of Vermont." Professor J. A. R. Scott is recuperating from a recent illness at the Sanatorium at Geneva, N. Y. Professor Hopkins gave an illustrated lecture on the Geology and Geography of Colorado. He showed Rocky Mountain scenes. Miss Elizabeth N. Clark led a discussion at the Young Women's Christian Association meeting on "The Part Woman Plays in Life." Boar's Head contributed $150.00 to the Crew fund from the proceeds of "Broke." Fred S. Welsh, Agriculturist of the New York Central Railroad, .spoke at the convocation of the College of Forestry. He told of the work the Railroad is doing in forwarding farming. Dr. R. W. Price of the State Department of Education addressed the German Club on "The Equipments of a Modern Language Teacher." Professor Alfred M. "'l'ozzer of Harvard University lectured before the Syracuse Society of the Archaeological' Institute of America, on "Central America; Its Peoples and its Monuments." Feb. 7. The women have arranged for five mission study classes this semester. Colgate defeated the 'Varsity basket,ball team 3~24. The State Board of Inquiry appointed by Governor Sulzer reported after hearing Dean Baker's appeal for a Forestry Building at Syracuse University that the State College of Forestry should be at Cornell along with the State College of Agriculture. The freshmen won in basket,ball from the High School five by a score of 37-19. . A room in the Library Building has been reserved for the study of Pedagogy and Seminar room. A pedagogical library will be placed in it. Feb. 8. The Consumers' League is holding an exhibit in the Administration Building. There is an.exhibition of pictures to illustrate the conditions in the Sweat Shops and a large exhibit of clothing with the League's label. The 'Varsity Hockey team defeated the Trinity College team at the Arena by a 12-0 score. The Columbia Relay team defeated Syracuse at the indoor games of the Boston Athletic Association. Feb. 9. Sunday. The Kolledj Klan discussed the advisability of adopting the honor system. Mr. H. F. LaFlamme of Rochester was the speaker at Vespers. He is secretary of the Laymen's Missionary movement. Feb. 10. Professor Peritz is on his way to Palestine, where he will visit for a time. The women of the Junior class held their class supper at the Cafeteria. Mrs. E . C. Morris read several passages from Henrik Ibsen's "Peer Gynt" at the English Readings. Chancellor Day spoke in chapel, Hall of Languages. Reid Hall and Tyler Cottage were quarantined on account of scarlet fever. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 99

Professor Frey gave a Piano Recital in John Crouse College. The Women's League held a meeting and the delegates to the Intercollegiate Convention at Wells College reported. Professor Kullmer spoke before the Kanatenah Club on "Roman Remains in Germany." The Senior lawyers banqueted at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Feb. 11. The fourth lecture in the Insurance series was given by Judge George H. Noyes of Milwaukee, Wis., in Lyman Hall. His subject was "Legal Phases of Life Insurance." Mr. S. B. Dotweiler of Minnesota lectured on "The Fight against the Chestnut Blight in Pennsylvania." The Dean gets many applications from would-be students in the College of Forestry. Rev. Dr. D. B. Thompson, Financial Secretary, addressed the men at a meeting in the Administration Building, in connection with the religious movement. The Athletic Governing Board ratified the football schedule as arranged by the managers. Professor Rogers of Drew Theological Seminary spoke in chapel. Coach Carr met the candidates for indoor baseball. 'Varsity defeated the Springfield Training School team in basket-ball, 31-27. Feb. 12. The Chancellor spoke recently at a banquet of the Merchants and Manufacturers of Little Falls, on "The Trend of the Times." The annual spring call for Daily Orange rel?orters .was issued. The annual banquet of the "Northfield Hermon Club" was held at the Van- derbilt Hotel. Dean W. P. Graham represented the faculty. A Swimming class is being organized under Instructor Gardiner. Kappa Pi Sigma is the name of a Pedagogical Society organized by women. The St. Louis Art Society has selected three piano compositions of Charles J. Huerter, a student in music here, for its collection of fifty of the best com­ positions of modern composers. Mr. Huerter also won the second pnze offered by the Philadelphia Etude for modern classic songs. Chancellor Day addressed the students at chapel in the Hall of Languages. He spoke on religion and on the rights of women. Wesleyan University defeated 'Varsity in basket-ball, 40-27, at Middletown, Conn. Professor George A. Wilson met the men in Sims Hall at an informal sing. Feb. 13. Professor Kirby F. Smith of Johns Hopkins University spoke under the auspices of the Classical Club on the Roman Poet "Propertius." The Forestry lecture was given by Mr. Alfred Gaskill, State Forester of New Jersey, on "The Work of a State in Protecting its Forests from Fire." The Episcopal women are forming a church society to be called "The Huntington Guild" from former Bishop Huntington. One hour credit will hereafter be given for Hygiene and Gymnasium com­ bined during the first semester. No other credit will be given for the Gym­ nasium work although required. roo

"The Psychol(fy 6f the Witness Stand" was tne subject of an ad&e'Mbe'fore t1re Phf!osophicai Club oy .Atiome:Y Willi'li.rii H. :Harding. The interfraternity basket-ball seasot'i O'peiied, three games haVlirg M'en ptayM. A fine audience listened to a recital given at the Memorial Pres~etian Church, by students t:O liid tM University settlement. .Nl:f>ha: of Beta Delta Bet-a held its twenty-sinh anilua1 hiitiatioh at the Hotel Jefferson. Mrs. Joy Smith Sherk spoke in chapel on "Oiu' Capacities." Feo; 14. m. L. J. Birney, Dean of the Theolog'ical tJepartineiJ.t of Boston Univ~sity, spoke in chapel on "The Develop1'11ent of a Christian Life by the Col:'l.ege Student." Admiral Robert E. Peary sent a letter to Professor C. J. Kullmer coinl'ilend­ ing tlie equatorial star findet, an inventi6n of the Professor. Mbtiey is· being secured for the crew fund by appeals to the different Alumhi Associations. Mr. J. C. Barden, '05, of the Aetna Life Insurance Company, leetured on "Safety Devices and the Prevention of Accidents" in the College of Applied Science. The lectme wa:s illustrated. Feb. IS. The new boat-house for the Navy at Long Branch is practically completed. The 'Varsity Hockey team defeated the Louden Field Club of Albany at the Lake George Ice Carnival, 12-0. At a meeting 6f the Cheniid\:1 Club, recently iti Bowne Half; A. B. Peck, '14, told "How Filter Paj>er is Made," 0. S. Eagan, 'i3, spoke on "New Proofs of the Existence of Molecules;" arid C. F. Mason, '14, on "Demonstration of the Luminosity of Phosphorus." Tl\:e February number of the Syracitsan has a discussion of "The Prospects of Greek" by Richard E. Day, '77. T. D. MacGregor, '02, writes of "The New Generation in Wa:ll Street." A reprint of an article by E. T. Wbiffen, '99, on "The Massasangor [a snake} in New York State" is included. The address of F. W. Collins, '79, to Robert E. Peary is given. It was delivered at a meeting of the Alumni Association of D. K. E. at Washi:ggton. There is an article on "The State Forestry Association" and ene oil "An University Settlement" and on "An Ins'urance Lecture Course." Feb. 16. Sunday. Rev. R. C. Miller of Albany spoke at the Vesper services on "Sin, the Supreme Problem." Feb. 17. At the weekly English Readings, Instructor Whitmore read from sev'era:I stories by H. G. Wells, the English Socialist and fiction miter. Frank J. O'Neill, '01, was chosen head football coach by the Athletic Governing Board. The 'Varsity Hockey team was defeated by the Dartmouth team at the Arena, 3-2. Mr. Grant G. Hitchings spoke before the Farmers' Club on the practical side of Fruit Growing. Feb. 18. The religious movement in the University was promoted by a SYRACUSE .lJN1VERSITY IOI t)leeting of men in the A<;lministration Building. M. F. Hilfinger presided. Speakers we;re R. P. McDowell, E. C. Baldwin, 0. G. Reumann, C. W. Carlton and Roger C. Graves. A Botanic~;tl Club was organized with 31 members. G. P. Van Eseltine, '13, is president. Ralph Shu!man, '09, has be~n appointed special attorney in the depart.ment of Justice by Attorney .General Wickersham. The Honor System is still being agitated among the students. The Committee on the Crew Fund reports that $1530.50 has been sub­ scribed. They want at least $2500.00. Professor P. A. Parsons spoke at chapel on "The Religious Movements among the Students." Chancellor Day and trustee Louis Marshall were invited to meet the .legis­ lative Committee of Investigation of Appropriations and were greatly en­ couraged to believe that the bill for a new Forestry Building will be passed. Feb. 19. Professor H. Monmouth Smith has resigned from the faculty to accept a position '\Yith the Carnegie Nutrition Laboratory at Boston, the resignation to take effect at the end of the College year. Dean Richards spoke before the English Club mee,ting a.t the Alpha G~;tnu;na Delta house, on "The Poet;ry of ;Bliss Carman." The L1,1ther Gifford scholarship in Architecture will be available September next. Feb. ~- "The Organization and Adnlinistration of Life Insur1;tfice Com­ p<;tnies" was the subject of a lecture by Fregerjck L. Hoffman, statistician for the Prudential Lite Insurance Co.mpany. . .. A large audience heard the University Chorus render the Ca,ntata ";Ruth" in John Crouse College. It was under the direction of Professor Howard W. Lyman. Young Men's Christian Association S~cret<;try Elgin Sherk spoke it;~. chapel on the religious movement now on in the University. The 'V~;t;rsity Hockey team closed the season by defeating the team from Williams College, 5-3. . Professor L. J. Boysen is editing one of the works of Hem¥ Ib!len, "Ein Folke-fe,ind." Professor F. F. Moon spoke before the 17th ward improvement Associa#on on "Thornden through the Ey:es of a :Forester." ;He e

Mr. Henry W. Hess of the Libby Glass Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, lectured on the "Manufacture of Glass" at the College of Medicine under the auspices of the Syracuse Section of the American Chemical Society. Dean B. E. Femon of. Toronto University lectured in Lyman Hall on "The Evolution of a Forest Growth." Alpha chapter of Kappa Pi Sigma, the Women's Pedagogical Society, initiated twenty new members. Dean Street spoke on "The Essentials of a Profession" and ProfessorHurst on "Teaching, a Profession." Professor Kullmer's new publication ''A Sketch Map of Germany" is re­ ceiving. flattering comment. Feb. 22. Three Orange teams were victors to-day. The basket-ball team defeated that from Oberlin, 35-27; the Relay team won a two mile race from Union University, and the freshmen in basketball defeated the Rochester Reserve team. Sixteen graduates of the.College of Law passed the Bar examinations. Mr. Stedman had hoped to secure the Intercollegiate Games at Syracuse this year, but the Committee decided, 13-5, for Harvard. Feb. 23. Sunday. Rev. R. C. Miller spoke again at Vespers. This time hi~ theme was "Temptation." Feb. 24. Professor George Goldman in conjunction with Mr. G. B. Thurs­ ton, '13, contributes to the Electrical World an article on "Methods of Increasing the Flexibility of Standard Transformers." Dean Richards read at the English Readings from Leonard Merricks' book, "The Man Who Understood Woman," "How Tricotran Saw London." Miss Hazel S. Palmer, '13, read a paper on "Sun Dials" at a meeting of the Mathematical Club. Teachers College was the scene of festivity when the guests assembled to greet George and Martha Washington. Dean Street and Professor Mace are attending the meetings of the National Association of College Professors at Philadelphia. Feb. 25. Chancellor Day addressed a men's meeting in the Administration Building on "Religion," giving his own experience. Mr. E. E. Rittenhouse, Conservation Commissioner of the Equitable Life Insurance Company, lectured in Lyman Hall on "Conservation as Applied to Life Insurance." Fifteen candidates for the position of pitcher on the baseball team are working in the Gymnasium. The Division of Agriculture has just received several hundred samples of grains and grasses, both in natural head and in seed form, for use in class work. A part of theW. A. Brownell, '65, collection of minerals has been arranged in a large glass case on the third floor of Lyman Hall. The cast of "Wisteria" was initiated into "Tambourine and Bones" at the Psi U chapter house. Rev. K)rke Richardson; '97, spoke at chapel. The University women held a religious meeting at which Miss Marion Draper, '13, spoke of the spiritual side of life. 1913 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 103

Feb. 26. The Orange basketball team defeated the Colgate team 43-20 before 2500 spectators. In connection with the regular monthly exhibit of all Fine Arts depart­ ments, occurred. the midyear exhibit of the China Decorating Department. There were more than fifty pieces of many different kinds displayed on the tables in the exhibition room. The monthly recital of the Music Department of the College of Fine Arts was held. Many city people attended. Feb. '2:7. Before a small audience in John Crouse College the proposed "Honor System" was threshed out. The discussion lasted for two hours. Dean Graham spoke first, Pastor W. R. Ferris of the Park Presbyterian Church told of the experience at Princeton. Professor W. C. Lowe and Mr. J. R. Simmons, '13, were the other speakers. Some excitement occurred in the Hall of Languages, when the upper class­ men ordered the freshmen downstairs after the "Singing on the Stairs." But most of the latter were due in the chapel for a lecture and being there in large numbers, went upstairs instead of_ down. Then the upper classmen started to compel them when Dean Smalley appeared and ordered "hands off." He told the students that he had to arrest six sophomores ten years ago and suspend them for rushing in the halls and there had been no rush since that day in these halls. Then he threatened to do it again if the rushes were started again. Tbe Alumni Association of Oswego held its annual meeting. Dr. W. M. Halsey, '02, is president. Professors Gramlich and Browning were the speakers at a junior Engineers banquet. Feb. 28. The freshmen won from the Mansfield, Pa., State Normal School five by a score of 25-14. Dean Graham spoke at a mass meeting of the Engineering students in favor of the honor system. The College of Liberal Arts, for the third.time, carried off the honors of the Intercollegiate Track meet. The score was Liberal Arts, 77 points; Law, 17Y,; Applie'd Science, '9Y,; Forestry, 3. Mar. 1. A musical club called ~e "Apollo Club" has been organized among the men by Professor Harry Vibbard. The four new shells purchased to take the place of those destroyed by the tornado last September are now in the boat-house. Dean Street is in Albany attending the meeting of the committee in charge of the College graduate certificate. Professor E. F. 1\jcCarthy with Scoutmaster Dr. Elmer Keeler took the Boy Scouts to the timberland owned by the College of Forestry at Rockwell Springs. Mar. 2. Sunday. Rev. Dr. B. M. Tipple, '94, spoke at Vespers on "World Leaders." The University Chorus under Professor Lyman rendered several selections. Dr. Tipple is at the head of Methodist Missiori work in Italy and President of the Methodist College there. 104 ANNALS

Mar. 3. Dean Street has expressed himself in favor of the honor system except "the squealing clause." Professor Irene Sargent lectured on "The English Pre-Raphaelite Move­ ment" before the Liberal Arts French Club. Bishop W. F. Oldham gave his first lecture in the Graves Course on Missions. His topic was "The Pros and Cons of Foreign Missions." 'Varsity vs. Niagara University in the Gymnasium, score 58-23 in favor of Syracuse. The student body rejected the proposed "Honor System" at the ·regular semester elections. The vote was small, 496 ayes and 630 nays. This is only one-third of the voting strength of the student body. The senior officers elected are as follows: Valedictorian, George M. Oaks; Prophetess, Miss Muriel Ready; Pipe Orator, Joseph Lanigan; Poetess, Miss Ruth Leslie; Permanent Class Secretary, H. Clifford Fulmer; Orator to class of 1914, William W. Hall; Class Orator, Edward L. Smith; Ivy Orator, Miss C. Louise Andrews; Historian, Ralph G. Doubleday. Willard R. Jillson, Jr., '12, is selected as Editor of the Syracusan. Dr. Harry M. Whitford delivered an illustrated lecture on the Philippine Forests to Forestry students. The women of the University held a religious meeting. Miss Bow-les presided. Professor Hurst made the address. Mar. 4. A religious meeting was held by the college men in the Adminis­ tration Building. It was entirely in charge of the students. Interfraternity basket-ball games are engaging the attention of the stu­ dents at present. "I:he Young Women's Christian Association held a reception at the home of Mrs. William Nottingham on Walnut Avenue. A short musical program was rendered. Bishop Oldham gave the second lecture of the course on Missions. His topic was "The Missionary." He also spoke in the evening at the men's religious meeting. His topic was "The Power which God exerts through Men." Benjamin F. Bowzer, '16, won first prize ($20.00) in the Denison Oratorical contest; George R . Savige, '15, took the second prize ($10.00). Bowzer's declamation was "The Soul of the Vioon;" Savige's "Jean Valjean." Pro­ fessor Tilroe presided. Mar. 5. Bishop Oldham gave his third lecture on missions. His topic was "The Message." Dean Smalley announced that all freshmen who failed in Hygiene the first semester and all who did not take it then must take it this semester. Miss Goldie Andrews distinguished herself by her J:liano playing at the Morning Musicales at the Onondaga. The eighth annual banquet of the Chemical Club was held at Goebels' dining rooms. There were some chemical demonstrations. Daniel A. Poling, National Vice-President of the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association, spoke at chapel in the Hall of Languages. Mr. "Poling also gave an address on Prohibition in the evening in the Administration Building. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

Professor C. W. Hargitt will be a delegate to the International -Congi:ess of School Hygiene at Buffalo next summer. Mar. 6. Bishop Oldham's fourth lecture on Missions dealt with ·"India/' Clarence 0. Moore, '14, won the first prize ($15.00) at the seventeenth annual oratorical contest of the Prohibition Club of the University. His subject was "A Plea for Renewed Allegiance and Action." V. V. Sawyer, '13, took second prize ($10.00) speaking on "The Real Solution." Professor Mace presided. The judges were Professors Parsons, Bushnell and Instructor Loucks. Mr. William L. Hall, a representative of the Government Forestry Service, spoke to Forestry students on the national forests. Mr. C. W. Bardeen of Syracuse lectured before the Library students on "Publishers and Publishing." Miss Mary Corbitt, field secretary of the National Board of the Young Women's Christian Association spoke before the Young Women's Christian Association. She will remain here several days -for consultation. The 41st annual mid-winter banquet and smoker of the Central New York Association of Delta Kappa Epsilon was held at the chapter house. A musical comedy entitled "A ·Pair of Kings" written by W. Elderkin, '97, and H . S. Lee, '99, was presented. Mar. 7. Bishop Oldham's fifth and last lecture on Missions dealt with ''The Philippines." Bishop Theodore S. Henderson gave an address of a religious character in John Crouse College in the evening. The freshmen won the annual snow rush between the underclasses. Syracuse lost the medley race at Buffalo to Carlisle Indian School. A Menorah Society has been formed in the University for the study and promotion of Hebraic culture and ideals. Its organization was favored by Hon. Louis Marshall, Dr. I. H . Levy, '90, Mr. T. A. Levy, '95, and Dr. A. H. Kallett, '12. Mar. 8. 'Varsity vs. Wesleyan University in basket-ball. Score 30-19 in favor of Syracuse. This closes the season. Syracuse has won 8 games and lost 3. She has scored 393 points to 287 by her adversaries. The freshman team also had a successful season, winning 10 games and losing 2. They made 339 points to 180 by their opponents. The March number of the Syracusan has made its appearance. Professor H . A. Peck discusses in its pages :the American and European Educational Systems and thinks the former preferable for graduate study. A reprint from the Journal of Educational Psychology -treats of pedagogical problems in Geometry. There is a Forestry article by Dean Baker and .reviews of Professor Eucken's ·Lecture on Philosophy and Religion and Chancellor Day's address on Women's Rights and lastly a reprint from Dean Smalley's historical article in -the Alumr.i Record. Bishop Henderson spoke in chapel of the Hall of Languages, and at 7 p. m., at a meeting in John Crouse .College. Mar. 9. Sunday. Bishop Henderson preached at 10:3G in the University 106 ANNALS 1913

Church. He also addressed the Kolledj Klan. All day yesterday and to-day was consumed by addresses and personal conferences by the Bishop. Mar. 10. Bishop· Henderson addressed the Engineers at chapel; a meeting of women at 5 p. m., and a meeting of men at 7 o'clock. The Division of Agriculture is now represented in the Onondaga Farm Bureau Association. Professor W. J. Miller of Hamilton College spoke before the Geology Club on "Adirondack Geology." Mr. C. A. Dockstater of Syracuse addressed the Farmers' Club. He gave a history of his "Alma Mater," the Michigan College of Agriculture. Its origin was due to Eastern farmers who went West and founded the "Mother of Agricultural Colleges.'' Dr. J. N. Taft, '79, spoke in chapel. Mar. 11. The Silver Bay Club is offering two prizes of $3, and $2, for two usable Silver Bay University Songs. In the Interfraternity League since the opening Feb. 13 to the present time, thirty-six games have been played. Rev. S. G. Trexler of the Lutheran Church is at the University and is to remain several days to meet the members of his faith in the student body. Block "S" was awarded the five regulars of the 'Varsity basketball team who played in all the games this season. They are Captain Myer Bloom, Walter J. Notman, Albert H. Riehl, Richard D. Seymour, and Lewis S. Castle. Manager Harrv F. Maxon was also awarded the block "S." The College of Forestry has assumed control of the lands and forest belong­ ing to the City of Syracuse on Skaneateles Lake and did considerable work there last summer. It is proposed this next summer to plant trees on the bare spots. M. F. Hilfinger, '14, was elected President of the Young Men's Christian Association. He is also Captain of the football team. C. W. Carlton, '14, ww; made Vice-President and E. C. Baldwin, '14, Secretary. At an informal dinner Dr. D. B. Thompson spoke on "The Man with the Grip." The Crew had its first outdoor work today. Mar. 12. Mr. Louis Marshall, President of the Board of Trustees of the College of Forestry, and Chancellor Day issued statements as to the status of the College. The Chancellor says that in 1910 both the Senate and Assembly passed the bill unanimously establishing the College and Governor Dix signed the bill. Mr. Marshall says, "The New York State College of FOitstry at Syracuse University is an independent State Institution under State con­ trol." The Chancellor further states "A nursery has been established on the State Forest Experiment Station in Syracuse. About two thousand acres in the Adirondacks have been given by Mr. John R. Strong of New York City." All the college lach:s now is a building to accommodate the many students who are eager to come. Dr. A. H. Kallett, last year's coach of the freshman football team, has been retained for the coming season. 1913 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 107

Preliminary trials for the DeLima Extemporaneous Speaking contest were held today. Eight men were selected to compete. Professor C. G. Rogers resigned, the resignation to take effect in June. He accepts a position at Oberlin College. Thirty alumni from Oswego County formed an Association. Dr. W. M. Halsey is President. Professor Baebenroth spoke of the poetry of William Vaughn Moody of Chicago University at the English Readings. He read several selections from his writings. Professor Emens gave an archaeological lecture at Auburn. Miss Evelyn Mead broke the record for. the running high jump, 4 ft. !l inches. The topic for the YQung Women's Christian Association meeting was "The Pathfinder of the Dark Continent, Livingstone." Miss Frances Davis had charge. Mar. 13. Lewis S. Castle was unanimously chosen captain of the 1914 basket-ball team. He was chosen at a dinner at the Onondaga given the basketball team by Mr. H. W. Smith. The Young Women's Christian Association Cabinet select eleven women to go as delegates to the Young Women's Christian Association Convention to be held at Elmira, March 14-16. Professor Coolidge, Director of the State Ranger School at Wanakena, is in Syracuse. The School was opened for the first time last September. Fifteen students are now quartered there. . The School year runs from Feb. 1 to Christmas with a two weeks' vacation in June. The bill amending the charter of the College of Forestry was introduced into the Assembly by Assemblyman S. Gay Daley. Senator Walters had introduced it into the Senate earlier. It provides that the Chancellor of Syracuse University, the Chairman of the State Conservation Commission, and the State Commissioner of Education shall be ex-officio trustees of the College, and that. the remaining nine trustees shall be appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. This dispels all doubt as to the character of the College as a State Institution. Mr. C. R. Pettis, Superintendent of State Forests, spoke before the Forestry Club in Lyman Hall on "Reforestation." The Classical Club held its Easter meeting. Professor Place talked on "The Poet Homer and his relation to the Augustan Age." A scene from Stephen Phillips' "Ulysses" was rendered in costume by Professor Cleasby. Mar. 14. Miss Florence Smouse, '07, received a doctor's degree from the University of Paris. Her thesis was on "The French Funeral Sculpture of the Eighteenth Century." The Senior Memorial Committee is planning to plant shrub trees for the campus as th~ memorial of the class. Mar. 15. Dean Baker met with the Executive Committee of the New York State Forestry Association in New York. He. is secretary. I08 ANNALS

The University of Michigan Track team won the indoor track meet, 55U- 21U. Zeta Rho fraternity became the Alpha Chi chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Director F. W. Howe of the Division of Agriculture lectured before the University Library School on the subject of agricultural text books for High Schools and public libraries. The initiation banquet and reception to new members of Sigma Delta Epsilon, the honorary Pedagogical fraternity, was held at the Cafeteria. There were eight initiates. Instructor V. J. Warner was toast-master. Dean Street gav:e an address on ''The Distinguishing Characteristics of a Profession." Mar. 16. Sunday. Rev. Dr. D. B. Thompson was the speaker. His subject was "Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusal'im." The University Chorus rendered several selections. Professor Tilroe and Mr. Wray Cong­ don, '14, sang solos. Mar. 17. The freshmen resumed the "wearing of the green" caps this morning. Coach Ten Eyck has made the first crew cut in both the 'Varsity and freshmen crews. As last year, this year the Daily Orange will conduct a subscription and vote contest. It was a great success last year. Six prizes were offered last year. Eight are offered this year. Earl W. Tucker for the men and Miss Marion Wheaton for the women took the first prizes in 1912. The Women's Instrumental.Club held a rehearsal at the Teachers College. Harry E. Barnes, '13, has received the prize ($25.00) given by the Onon­ daga .Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution for the best essay on s.<:>.me pha$e of the Revolution. Coach L. S. Carr, baseball, has made his cut of candidates retaining eighteen men. In the Sophomore women's reading contest Miss Susan Fuess took first prize ($2().00), Miss Edith Wiles, the second ($15.00), and Miss Letha Castle­ man, the third ($10.00). The Senior Council met and discussed plans for the athletic dinner to be held April 3. Twenty-one freshmen received football hats which replace the green caps. Mar. 18. At the regular meeting of the Young Men's Christian AssoGia­ tion, Walter Baker, '~4, led a song service. Mr~ Hilfinger spoke about the good things Bishop Henderson brought to the students. This was followed by a general discussion on the Bishop's work here. Young Men's Christian Association workers propose to carry on deputation work during the Easter Vacation. A party of juniors and seniors, College of Applied Science, went to Schenec­ tady to visit the American Locomotive Works. Dean Graham joined them and a dinner for Syracuse alumni was given. Later they visited the General Electric Company works and were the guests of this Company for dinner. 1913 SYRACUSE tJ'NIVERSITY

Mar. 19. The Direct Separator Cbm.pany has presented the College of Applied Science With a steam separatot for the Mechanical Laboratory. The freshman debate team ~ent to Lima, N.Y., for a: debate with a: team from Genesee Wesleyan Seminary. The freshmen won the deta:te by an un'anim6us decision. Dean Baker addressed the Albany Normal Collegi in the morning and in the evening gave an illustrated leCture at the College. Mat. 21. Ten inerriMrs of the Seni6r dass of the Library School left on the annual Easter trip. This year the itinerary includes libraries in Wash­ ington, Plll1adelphia, New York, Brookfyn and Newark, N. ]. Mrs. Sibley condilcts the trip. Two students in the College of Forestry, freshmen, Eugene H. Jones and W. Bishop Acketly, were drowned in Cuba Lake. Both were good sWiriuners but the icy water benumbed them. Fred P. Hier, '12, and C. W. Carlton, '14, joined a deputation of Hamilton College workers in Westmorelan:d, N.Y., for christian work. Mar. 'Zl. Chancellor Day defended "Big Business" at a banquet of the Chamber of Commerce. A recital was given by Professor Garrison, Miss Van Kuran and Professor Vibbard at the opening of New Harmony Hall in Dey Brothers' Store. The University Catalogue was issued. Erii'ol11'nent is 3581. 37 states in the Union are represented and seventeen foreigri countries. Miss Florence Smouse, •ffi, lectured at the Ka:natenah on ''Versailles." Mar. 28. The Chancellor has just issued a builetin to the graduates of the University in which he appeals for financial aid. He says the annual deficit is $100,000.00. Mrs. Marie L. Baebenroth has resigned her position of Associate Professor of Voice Culture in the College of Fine Arts. A subscription and vote contest by the Daily Orange for next year was begun today. Eight prizes are offered, four for men and four for women. Professor Place lectured on "Life in Ancient :Pompeii" before Professor Bushneli's class. Professor Thomas of the Tuskegee Institute spoke at chapel. Dean Baker was toast-master at a banquet at the Onondaga of the alumni of the State College of Michigan. Governor Sulzer has appointed Chancellor bay a member of the State Advisory Board for the :Promot ion of Agricultural Education. Mar. 29. Tickets are on sale for the Athletic dinner to be held April 3rd in the Gymnasium. Professor S. S. Loucks will assist Mayor Schoeneck, '03, in establishing in the City Library a Municipal Reference Library. Ten science teachers of the University are mentioned in "Who's Who in Science," viz., Deans Baker and Graham, Professors Nugent, Metzler, Bullard, Roe, C. W. Ha:rgitt, Smallwood, Hopkins and Archibald. Work on the 1914 Onondagan is nearly completed. 110 ANNALS

Mar. 30. Sunday. The Kolledj Klan substituted for the study oHhe International Sunday School lessons one of Robert E. Spier's books. Mar. 31. Professor H. A. Eaton contributed an article to the March number of the English Journal on "Reading Poetry Aloud." Track men were called out today and sent into the Stadium for their first outdoor work. Coach TenEyck made a cut in the freshman crew, retaining 14 men. The Seniors in the Oratory department of the College of Fine Arts gave a fine Oratorical recital. The State Assembly today passed the bill carrying an appropriation of $250,000.00 for the new State College of Forestry at Syracuse University. Apr. 1. Professor Flick, who is now in Munich, Germany, writes a letter to the Daily Orange, telling of his trip and his activities during the year. Walter Baker, '14, conducted the Young Men's Christian Association meet­ ing. Messrs. Fred Hier and Charles Carlton told of the success of their deputation work at Westmoreland. Professor G. A. Wilson also spoke. Charles L. Everett of Boston spoke at Liberal Arts chapel. The baseball men practiced for the first time this t>eason in the Stadium. Professor P. A. Parsons lectured on "Modern Movements for Social Better- ment." Apr. 2. Clarence 0. Moore, '14, won the first prize ($20.00) in the third annual DeLima Extemporaneous Speaking contest. He spoke on "The Probable Effect of the Extension of Woman Suffrage upon the Home." The second prize ($10.00) went to Benjamin Bowzer, '15. His subject was "Would Woman Suffrage Improve Political Conditions?" George R. Savige, '15, received honorable mention for his discussion of "A Speech for Woman Suffrage.'' The monthly public recital of the Music Department was given before a large audience. The College women held a general election today, electing Presidents and in most cases other officers; for Somerset Y, Helen Pollock, '14; Suffrage Club, Lillian Baer, '14; Instrumental Club, Florence Burnham, '15; Consumers League, Lola Shafer, '14; Athletic Governing Board, Eloise Green, '14; Young Women's Christian Association, May Loveland, '14; Womans League, Martha Reed, '16. H. K. Ellis, '13, defeated R. S. Doubleday, '13, in the Bowling tournament, winning the silver cup offered by Corpse and .Coffin. There was an explosion in the IIIb Chemical Laboratory from a student's failure to use the proper chemicals. Three students were slightly injured. Apr. 3. Professor J. W. Stephen spoke on Forestry before the Oswego High School. W. S. Murray, '88, Professor of Education at the American College for Girls at Constantinople, writes to a Syracuse friend an interesting letter about the attitude of the Turks toward the Balkan war. The Athletic dinner was held in the Gymnasium. 266 persons attended. D. R. Cobb, '92, presided. Graduate Manager Stedman, '10, explained the SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY III financial policy of the Association. (He said "The average earnings of athletics at Syracuse University is about $42,000.00. Students fees pay about $14,000.00 of this. The other $28,000.00 comes from gate receipts at home games and guarantees received from games elsewhere. The expenses are about $46,300.00 to be raised by subscription and contributions from alumni and friends. The amounts range from 50 cents to $200.00. About 500 persons contribute each year to the fund.") "Doc" John Cunningham spoke. Willis A. Holden, '80, gave out the certificates to the block letter men. Coach O'Neill made his bow to the undergraduates. Some important points made in the speeches at the dinner were these: Athletics rest on college spirit; Every man owes it to the University to keep eligible; If a coach has the respect of the students it is not difficult to develop good teams; Men who show the right spirit will be given every chance to make good; When a team is losing do not knock the coach nor anybody else; A winning team must have some "class;" Every alumnus should pay something toward the University each year. About 30 baseball men practiced in the Stadium. Much interest was felt at the Young Women's Christian Association meet­ ing over the report of the delegates to the Elmira Convention. Miss May Shafer, Miss Elizabeth Clarke and Miss Frances Davis spoke. The functions of the Cabinet were also discussed by Miss Mildred Baird, Miss May Loveland and Miss Winifred Hughes. Miss Ruth Adams spoke on Bible study, business methods and the Sunday Vesper service at Elmira; Miss Helen Mead dis­ cussed finances. Apr. 4. The College of Forestry offers a prize of $5.00 for the best design of a seal for that College. Young Men's Christian Association President, M. F. Hilfinger, is attending a convention of the collegiate Young Men's Christian Associations at Harvard. Apr. 5. The April Syracusan is out. It is Willard Jillson's first issue as editor. Dean Baker has an article on the new College; Professor Peck writes of the new trustees, G. H. Maxwell, '88, Frank J. Marion, '90, and E. L. French, '02; Professor Kullmer writes of "Old Heidelberg;" "On the Outlet" by Coach TenEyck treats of the Navy; and F. W. Noxon, '94, tells of Syra­ cusans who have made good. Professor Mary Ketcham, Director of the Course in Design, College of Fine Arts, has sent an exhibition of the work of her students to New York, where it is to be exhibited in the Prang Studios, and later will go to various other cities. Apr. 6. Sunday. Rev. James E. Mason, D.D., Professor of Political Economy at Livingstone College, Salisbury, N. C., was the speaker. He is considered one of the great negro orators of the times. He spoke of the up­ lift of the negro race. Mr. Gibbon, a Quaker from Massachusetts, gave a brief history of the rise and persecutions of the Society of Friends in England and America. Apr. 7. Today appeared the Women's Edition of the Daily Orange. It was immens~, consisting of 24 pages full of good matter. There are many H2 A!NNALS fine articles, good book teViews a.1rd society notes. Ptofessdr K. Sibley annott11ees th:at the Women's Athleti'e field on' the Teachers College grounds is nearing cornpl.etion·. The Seni&s in tb:e Library course together with Miss· Wandell are eata­ logu.ing the Geologic:d Library in Lyman Hall. Student government began Jan. 27, 1913, the ladies say in their edition of th6 Dail'J Q.'fange and t!i'ey pr6nounce it a success·. The 'Varsity and freshmen crews were given a hard workout dii the river. Miss Marj-orie Weyrauch, '14, won a watch-fob for the highe'st number of points at the Woman's Indoor Tra-ck meet recently held. Also recently vitas established St. Hilda's Gultd, an organization of Episco­ palian Women. The University Settlement centering at 922 Grape St. and organized by Professor P. A. Parsons last November is the only settlement connected with a University between New York and Chicago. The rooms are open from 4 p. m., till 10 p. m. There are classes in Sewing, Elocution, Cooking, Em­ broidery and Basket-work, a dramatic club, two large kindergarten: and -gym­ nastic classes-for both boys and girls. Through the winter there were story hours foi: small children in the reading room. A stereopticon with 800 slides has been purchased for instruction and amusement. Mr. Jacob Riis gave his lecture on "The Making of an American" in John Crouse College. Apr. 8. The boxing instructor, ]. M. Mitchell, has only six students at present. Candidates· for the freshman team of baseball reported to Coach Scully 63 men appeared. The Public Service Commission has approved the plans of the New York State Railways for an extension to the Stadium. Officers of the Young Men's Christian Association were forrnal1y installed. President Hilfiilget gave an account of -his Visit to Harvard at the Con­ ference of Young Men's Christian Association Presidents. At a meeting of the Athletic Governing Board· candidates for Assistant Managership and members of the Board were ratified and turned over to the eligibility committee. Rev. Charles L. Evarts of Boston, who is in charge of a religious move­ ment at the City Young Men's Christian Association spoke in chapel on ''Surrender.'' Apr. 9. The freshmen are buying tags at 50 cents each to raise money for class expenses. An appreciative audience listened to the concert given in John Crouse Gollege by the "Women's Glee and Instrumental Clubs." Professor Lyman was director. Professor Harold Butler gave a vocal solo. Dr. A. H. Kallet was appointed to a Lying-in Hospital in New York. There were forty-eight candidates in the competition. The' Seniot Council met with the Presidents and Officers of the classes. They decided to tax each class $20'.00 to cover the expenses of class elections SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 113 and to make up a deficit from the Athletic dinner. The freshmen in addition must mise $150.00 for injury to a street car motorman on the night of the flour rush. Rev. Max Drab addressed the Menorah Society in the Administration Building on the subject, "The Jewish Attitude Toward Labor in General, the Laborer in Particular, and the Social Status of Laboring Classes." He showed that the attitude in the time of the Talmud was favorable. End men were selected for the Minstrel Show which will be the final feature of the circus soon to be given. The members of the Senior Council have provided themselves with diamond shaped keys to be worn as a badge of the Council. Theta Alpha won the interfraternity basketball championship defeating Delta Tau Delta, 3Q-26. Dean Baker was the guest of the Syracuse Alumni Association of Rochester. Apr. 10. More than 300 persons attended the reception of the Kolledj Klan at the residence of Mr. Horace Wilkinson. The first election for the 1915 Onondagan Board resulted in the choice of ten members. Stephen Mortimer Coon, former member of the faculty of the College of Law, died at his home in Oswego. Apr. 11. Dean Street spoke at the Young Women's Christian Association meeting. Smallpox has appeared at the University and as a precaution, three womens' dormitories, Winchell Hall, Reid Hall and Tyler Cottage are under quarantine. Professor H. L. Fairchild of the University of Rochester, and President of the American Geological Society, lectured in Lyman Hall on "Remarkable Glacial Drainage Features about Syracuse." Apr. 12. The Chancellor publishes in the Daily Orange a letter seeking to quiet all fears about the smallpox. He also spoke on the subject in chapel. Dr. Foreman also spoke favoring immediate vaccination. Hundreds have been vaccinated. Dea.t~ Sm~lley addressed the Boston alumni at their banquet. Dr. van Allen, '90, is President and Arthur Evans, '04, Secretary. The banquet was held at the Bellevue Hotel and there was a fine attendance. Other speakers were Dean Warren of Boston University, Professor Coit, '75; W. A. Wood, '75, and Miss I. M. Conland, '01. Mr. J. A. Brashear of Pittsburgh, Pa., spoke to the engineers at chapel time. He is an astronomer and showed several slides of the planets which he discussed. Coach Ten Eyck took his crews out on the Lake for the first time this season. The baseball candidates were given a strenuous workout by Coach Carr. Six men of the College of Law were chosen at preliminary trials for the Chancellors Oratorical Contest. Adolf Rein, Assistant in History, spoke before the Historical Association on '~Who Rules Germany." He asserted that the Kaiser has less power than the President of the United States. II4 ANNALS

Apr. 13. Sunday. Rev. James A. Patterson, D. D., Superintendent of the New York Anti-Saloon League, gave an address at Vespers. The University Chorus sang. Four men represented the University at the Intercollegiate Philanthropic Conference held in Rochester yesterday and today under the auspices of Colgate, Auburn and Rochester Theological Seminaries. Apr. 14. About thirty men met and organized a tennis association. Robert P. McDowell, '13, presided. Because the lake was very rough the crews practiced on the river. Dr. E. C. Curtis of Albany, a specialist in small-pox, visited the University and commended what has been done by Health Officer, Dr. Totman, Dr. Fort!man and others. Apr. 15. The Daily Orange publishes an article by Mr. Henry Phillips, '93, president of "The Orange Printing Company," asking the support of all' friends of the University. He says "the first issue of the Orange bears date Sept. 15, 1903. The Syracusan was established in 1909 by a committee of the faculty but was taken over by the Orange Company during the same year." Many students were vaccinated today. Rev. Dr. F. W. Betts spoke to men in the Administration Building on "College Men and >the Social Evil." He spoke at length of the recent moral survey of the city. Miss Mary Squier, '15, has been elected by the executive board of the W omens League to the office of chief woman reporter for the Daily Orar,ge for the coming year. Mr. Paul H. Hartman, '14, was elected president of "Boars Head;" Miss Mable Beadle, '14, was chosen vice-president and Miss Mildred Taylor, '14, secretary. The weekly Young Men's Christian Association meeting was given over to a discussion of the annual Conference at Eagles Mere. The speakers were Earl W. Tucker, '13, Vaughn G. Shedd, '13, and Otto G. Reumann, '13. Miss Laura A. Van Kuran and Professor Reginald W. Billin gave a very successful song recital. Apr. 16. There is a spirited contest in the Daily Orange circulation vote boosters. There is much competition for places on the 'Varsity baseball nine. Mr. Wirt D. Seeley, '15, spoke before the Technology Club on "Train Air Brakes.'' Mr. William Tousey of Syracuse presented the Athletic Association with a new ,coaching launch. It is valued at $1,500.00. Apr. 17. Professor C. W. Hargitt lectured in Lyman Hall on Eugenics. The last meeting of the English Club was held at the Delta Gamma Chapter house. Dr~ H. Elwood Smith read a paper on "The Poetry of Percy Mac Kaye." Today and tomorrow are Tag days for the junior class. The College of Forestry has arranged with the Agricultural department of the New York Central Railroad to secure for demonstration and experimental SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 115 purposes the experimental farm No.2 at North Chittenango. The farm is to be known as the "Cooperative Forest Demonstration of the New York State College of Forestry and the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad Company." Associate editors of the 1915 Onondagan were chosen as follows: Miss Dorothy Gwynn, Miss Hazel Pingrey, H . H. Joy and Wray H. Congdon. M. F. Hilfinger, President of the Young Men's Christian Association, announces the following as the personnel of the Young Men's Christian Asso­ ciation Cabinet: Membership, C. W. Carlton, '14; Finance, W. H. Dugan, '14; Religious, Walter Baker, '14; Social Service Deputation, F . P. Hier, '15; Bible Study, C. W. Baldwin, '14; Mission Study, H. C. Clingen, '14; Pub­ lication, E. D. Purdy, '15; Sports and Employment, Garrick Taylor, '14; Syracuse Work in Tein-Tsin, Wray H. Congdon, '15; Social Service, Charles Benjamin, '14. At a m'eeting of the Classical Club it was decided to give the Alcestis of Euripides at Commencement time. Dr. R. H. Gaylord of Buffalo, Director of the State institution for the study of Malignant Diseases gave his third lecture in the course of Preventative Medicin~ at the College of Medicine. Professor E. C. Morris spoke on "Votes for Women" before the Political Equality Club. Apr. 18. Syracuse lost in its first baseball game of the season. Tufts College won the game, 6-3. At a meeting of the faculty of the Graduate School, Professor Eaton read a paper on "Education and the Value of English," and Professor Gorse read one on "Education and the Value of German." Professor F. F. Moon led a party of twenty boys of the Port Byron High School to study the species of trees in that vicinity. About 75 women took part in the annual entertainment given by the Alumnae Club for the benefit of the Student Aid Department of the Club. Apr. 19. The Pennsylvania Club entertained informally at Sims Hall. The annual formal party of the Boars' Head Dramatic Society was held at Snell's Dancing Academy. Professors Jewell and Butler and their wives were the patrons and patronesses. A session of the History Teachers Association meeting in the city was held in the Administration Building. Dr. A. M. Wolfson of the DeWitt Clinton High School of New York City read a paper on "The Conduct of History Recitations." Several educators discussed the paper. Apr. 20. Sunday. Mr. W. E. Henderson, National Secretary of the Christian Commercial Travelers' Association, better known as the "Gideons," spoke at Vespers. The quarantine was removed from Winchell Hall, Reid Hall and Tyler Cottage. Apr. 21. Training table was started this morning at Sims Hall for track men. The annual Gym. Circus opened in a blaze of glory. Most people went JJ6 ANNALS first to the "Canit Kellerman" show. Here the heroine, Canit, saved the "day" by removing the Chancellor from the Swimming pool. At the Dixie Four one heard a Coontown quartette from Old Virginny. Next was the "African Dodger." Then one after another the following: "Black Magic," "Drunkard's Dream," "The Floating Mystery," "Lady Sleeping in Air," "The Trunk Mystery" and "Fed by Ghosts." Meantime the University Band rendered a concert in the Trophy Room. The University Minstrels gave. "The Orange Cabaret." Ralph Murphy and Jack O'Neill appeared in an original sketch "Two Hams." There were many fine musical numbers on the program. Graydon W. Scott directed the music. Apr. 22. The new course in Photography is said to be progressing finely. Mr. Henderson (See Apr, 20) spoke in chapel of the Hall of Languages. There was a large attendance at the second night of the Circus. A permanent Tennis Association was organized. Robert McDQwell, '13, is president. Arrangements have been completed between the College of Applied Science and a City Department whereby cement blocks to be used in the construction of buildings will be tested in the College. A city manufacturer offers to give the crew fund 15 cents for every pair of soiled white gloves furnished him up to 500 pairs. Apr. 23. A rehearsal of "Wistaria," the operatta which is soon to be presented for the fourth time, was held in the Trophy room of the Gymnasium. The fourth annual circus (See Apr. 21) was a great success financially. Clarence 0. Moore, '14, won the first prize ($30.00) in the annual Upper Class Oratorical Contest. He spoke on the subject, "The Governmental Competency of the American People." Nathan A. Simon, '13, took the second prize ($20.00) on a discussion of "A Challenge to our Democracy." Mr. Ralph C. Paddock, '15, was elected editor-in-chief of the 1915 Onon­ dagan. John Paul Fagan, '15, was elected business manager Each man was nominated by his predecessor of the Onondagan of 1914. Following are the editors: E. D. Purdy, W. R. Stevens, Ruth W. Judd, Dorothy W. Potter, Josephine Westfall, R. K. Hier, and W. C. Hoople. Associate editors are: Dorothy Gwynn, Cora Kampfe, Wray H. Congdon, H. H. Joy for Liberal Arts; R. E. Consler, Applied Science; J. C. Parsons, Law; J. Mulranen, Fine Arts; W. J. Gable, Medicine; W. I. Galliger, Forestry. Professor Dawson, of the Central High School, spoke before the Pedagogical Association on "English Teaching in Secondary Schools." Professor H. C. Ward (Bacteriology) spoke before the Technology Club on the practical uses of bacteria. Apr. 24. The College of Forestry has been asked to cooperate with the municipal authorities of the city of Hornell in establishing a city forest at that place. The newly elected officers of the Young Men's Christian Association have selected the committees, twelve in number, for the work of the next year. Clarence 0. Moore, '14, wort first prize, ($50.00) at the State Prohibition Oratorical Contest held at Houghton Seminary. 1913 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 117

A quartette of Tambourine and Bones men entertained those who attended the Syracuse Industrial Exhibit at the Arena. Yesterday was University day at the exhibition. The bill appropriating $250,000.00 to the New York State College of Forestry was reported favorably by the Finance Committee. Miss May Loveland, '14, led the Young Women's Christian Association meeting and told of the National Convention held recently at Richmond, Va. Apr. 25. Syracuse University is a member of the New York and New England Basketball League, which was organized in New York City. M. S. Stedman, '10, represented Syracuse at the meeting. Apr. 26. Alpha chapter of Kappa Pi Sigma, Pedagogical Society, held a reception. After the initiation of new members, Dean Street introduced Superintendent Hughes who spoke on "The Place of the Teacher in the Ad­ ministration of the School." Professor Hurst. also spoke. Miss Clara Robinson explained the purpose of the society. Plans are under way whereby students in the other Colleges as well as those of the College of Fine Arts may elect courses in Photography and have the hours counted towards a degree. The Tennis Association is selling tickets to members at $2.00 each to raise money to equip the grounds in Berkeley Park. The Cosmopolitan Club banquetted at the Vanderbilt Hotel. Professor Northcott was toastmaster. Dean Graham spoke. Syracuse won from Rochester University in the first baseball game of the season, 5-1. Coach Keane took a squad of three men to the track games at Philadelphia. Mr. Curtis, the freshman pole vaulter, took first place in that event, 12ft. 6Y. inches, and Captain Robertson took second place in the 100 yards dash. Mr. ]. C Borden, '05, recently addressed the engineering students on the importance of safety devices in industrial establishments. The Somerset Y. installed officers at the home of Mrs. Graham. John Randolph, formerly of the American legation in Spain, spoke to the Association of Collegiate Alumnae at the home of.Mrs. William Nottingham, 701 Walnut Ave. Mr. E. I. Edgcomb was toastmaster at the annual initiation banquet of the honorary legal fraternity, Phi Delta Phi, held at the Onondagan. Addresses were made by Judge Hogan, Justice DeAngelis, Ex-Governor Horace White, Justice W. S. Andrews, Mr. C. S. Andrews and Mr. L. L. Waters. Apr 27. Sunday. The last Vesper service of the college year. Mr. John Randolph (See Apr. 26) was the speaker. The University Chorus sang. Apr. 28. The Syracuse Daily Orange prints a fine large picture of faculty and students of the College of Applied Science The picture was taken at the front door of the main building. The Syracuse Daily Orange is today an Engineering edition and a fine paper. The Chancellor has an artic~e in it on the origin of the College. Dean Graham writes on "Our Status and Our Prospects." In another article (author not stated) a good description is II8 ANNALS given of the Hydraulic Laboratory. Still another article tells what the under graduates are doing. "Doc" John Cunningham has an article on the "Early Days." The edition consists of twelve pages. Dr. Werner Hageman of Berlin, Germany, lectured in Lyman Hall on general city and park development. The Women's League voted by a large majority in favor of the honor system in examinations. At the Empire Theater Tambourine and Bones presented again "Wistaria" under the auspices of a lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Apr. 29. Arrangements have been made between a number of High Schools and Granges of several counties and the College of Forestry for a week of lectures and demonstrations upon the reforestation of idle lands and the improvement of farm wood-lots. Professors Gheen and McCarthy are to give the lectures. Alpha of Alpha Gamma Delta has purchased the property at 606 University Ave. Professor Belle Brewster gave a song recital in John Crouse College. It was a great success. The Darmouth College team beat Syracuse in the Stadium in baseball, 8-0. The first annual Farmers' Club dinner was held at the Cafeteria. There were several toasts. Mr. John Randolph (See Apr. 26) addressed the members of the large Cabinet of the Young Women's Christian Association. He said in part that Spain's greatest need was the education of her women. The Women's Glee Club adopted a new constitution. Apr. 30. A good audience enjoyed the recital given by the students of the M~Jsic Department of the College of Fine Arts. The Seniors appointed Miss Marion Draper salutatorian of the class on account of her fine scholarship. Miss Ruth Fisher and Otto Reumann were elected marshalls for Moving Up Day and for Commencement. The Interfraternity Baseball League was organized. It consists of 24 teams divided into four leagues of six teams each. The Class, Sociology IV, was conducted to the Home oftheFeeble-Minded by Professor Parsons. It is said that at roll-call on the return of the class one student was missing. Dr. Kallett, '11, resigned as coach of the freshman baseball team. The freshman class, College of Law, had a banquet at the St. Cloud and unanimously voteq for the honor system, without the "squealing" clause. The Menorah Society held its regular bi-weekly meeting. Max Drob, a graduate student, gave a talk on the "Times of Jesus." May 1. M. E. Reitzenberg, '15, took first prize ($25.00) in the Chan­ cellor's Oratorical contest. He spoke on "The Conservation of Childhood." C. L. Chamberlain, '15, won second prize ($15.00) with an oration on "The Appeal of the Balkans." Julius Tumposky, '15, took third prize ($10.) speaking on "Lincoln, the Lawyer." J. S. Hemstreet, '15, received Honor- SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY 119 able Mention. His oration was on "The Retention of the Philippines." Professor Florence S. Wood trained the speakers. Professor Emens lectured before the Classical · Club at the Delta Gamma chapter house on "The Greek Theater." Professor W. H . Mace is subject of an article in "American Education" which gives a biographical sketch and praises him. Forty mechanical and electrical engineering students were taken through the Solvay Process works by Dean Graham and Professor Acheson. Mr. Harry E. Elden, '03, spoke at the thirteenth annual History Book Day Celebration. Mr. Roy Sheffield, '03, also spoke as did .several others. The Cafeteria announces that it will keep open during Commencement. Miss Marian Draper led the Young Women's Christian Association meeting. She spoke on "What Difference Does it Make?" Her remarks dealt with missions and missionaries. It will be remembered that she is the daughter of Rev. Dr. G. F. Draper, '80, of Japan. The Daily Orange, in an editorial, calls down the freshmen who have been spreading green paint on the walks of the campus and vicinity. Governor Sulzer signed the bill which provided $100.00 for each student holding a scholarship certificate. May 2. Baseball: 'Varsity vs. Niagara University. Score 5-0 in favor of Syracuse. Chancellor Day spoke to the Engineering students at their chapel exercises. The junior women defeated the senior women in basketball, 51-4. The Board of Directors of the Alumni Association met and nominated three candidates for University trustees, viz., Dr. Nathan Jacobsi>n, '77, R. H. Templeton, '99, and William A. Wood, '75. One of these is to succeed Dean Heffron. W. R. Jillson was chosen to act as Secretary of the Alumni Associa­ tion. He will also edit The Syracusan. The Commons Club held its third annual banquet. Mr. George Ladler was the speaker. He is a Wesleyan University man and is now president of the Commons Club Alumni Association of New York City. May 3. The Medical College edition of The Syracuse Daily Orange was issued today. There are 12 pages. A cut of Dean Heffron graces the first page and pictures of the faculty are scattered through the edition. The first faculty list, 18 members, and departments are featured. The College is justly proud of the fact that it is classed by the U. S. authorities as in Class A Plus. Several professors have articles on their departments. The corner stone of the new Dispensary was laid Dec. 12, 1912 and the building will be comple~ed 1st August next. The 'Varsity track team defeated, in the Stadium, the team from Brown University by a score of 80Y,-36Y,. The freshman baseball team returned from a trip. It won from the Corning High School, 11-3, and from the Mans­ field, Pa., State Normal School, 7-2. The Winchell Hall juniors gave a banquet to the seniors in the Hall. Ruth Abell was toastmistress and there were several toasts. The Geology Club went on a trip to Chittenango Falls. 120 ANNALS

May 5. The Orange Peel is on sale today. In the May Syracusan the first article is, historical "The New Syracuse University" by Professor Revels. There is an article on "The Annual !VI eeting of the Alumni Association;" one on "Doctor Jacobson N aminated for Trustee" one on "The University of France" by Professor Cabeen; one on "The College of Medicine Dispensary Building" by D~an Heffron. Preston D. Fogg writes of "The June Smoker, Men's Night of Commencement" and Noble E. Whitford, '89, of "The New York State Barge Canal." Miss Emogene Day, '00, has a brief article on "The University Cafeteria." Louis Marshall writes about the new College of Forestry under the title "Answer: The Question of Duplication of New York State Forest School Work." It is a reply to an editorial attack in the New York Tribune in which the question was asked, "Will Some one Please explain why the State of New York needs two Colleges of Forestry?" The Senior class, College of Law, has organized a new honorary society which they have named "Justinian." Student el2ctions were held today resulting in electing the following: President Athletic. Association, L. S. Castle, '14; Secretary, Paul Hartman, '14; Members Athletic Governing Board, R. N. Armstrong, '15, and W. J. Farber, '15; and several Assistant Managers. The faculty of the College of Liberal Arts has voted to admit students at the beginning of the second semester. Charles W. Carlton, '14, was elected editor-in-chief, and Paul H. Hartman, '14, Assistant Editor of the Syracuse Daily Orange. The junior class had a supper in the Cafeteria. Louis Castle was toast­ master. Professors Parsons and Gorse and wives were guests. May 6. This is Moving-Up Day. Dean Smalley presided at the chapel exercises and also awarded the Manx Head prize to M. F. Hilfinger. This prize goes annually to the best all-around man in College. The name of the winner is engraved on a tablet in the Trophy room. President Rook of the senior class spoke first. He was followed ~y Rev. F. W Betts who spoke on "The University of Life." The Chancellor who just arrived, spoke briefly. Other speakers were A. K. Dowd for the junior dass, W. D. Keefer for the sophomores and Roy Griffin for the freshman, each speaker being president of his class President Rook awarded toW. F. Knapp the prize given by the Law College Society, "The Devil's Own Society," to the junior having the highest scholarship. Dean Brooks also spoke briefly as did Rev. Dr. Thompson. The singing of the Alma Mater closed the exercises. The parade . followed. The freshmen wpn the interclass crew race at the Lake. Seventy University women were ushers at the Arena play house in the city ·on the occasion of the annual May Musical Festival. Mrs. Elgin Sherk was head usher. This was "American Night." May 7. Forestry College students began setting out 12,000 seedlings at Glen Haven on land belonging to the city. Louis Schneider, '13, College of