FIAT LUX A PAPER ABOUT THEMSELVES, PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE STUDENTS OF ALFRED UNIVERSITY

VOL. VIII ALPEED, N. Y., TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1921 NO. 12

VARSITY SCORES EASY PROF. SEIDLIN REAL VICTORY OVER WELLS- ENTERTAINER VARSITY BATTLES THIEL ON VILLE COLLEGIANS Much "Scientific" Humor COURT TOMORROW NIGHT Visitors Outclassed In At Last Week's Assembly Slow Game Purple Court Men Primed for Hard Struggle Last Wednesday morning at As- sembly the college faculty and stu- Last Thursday evening's joust at dents were given a real treat when Academy Hall served to introduce the Prof. Joseph Seidlin gave a discourse Thiel Has Fast Five "Wellsville Collegians" to local bas- on "Numbers, the Start of Arithmetic." For the first time in history, Thiel ketball enthusiasts. It also spelled The subject was so elementary that eleven cannot be criticized too much, will meet the purple and gold basket- victory for the Varsity in their fifth even those few who had never en- for behind any football team there is ball five here on Wednesday evening. game of the season by the score of joyed Calculus could appreciate the the influence of a coach. That men- While athletic relationships with the 43-18, practically every player on theaddress. Prof. Seidlin developed the tor can build up his players to suit Greenville, Pa. College have thus far I Varsity squad being given an oppor- theme into an interesting, clever talk, himself, and in general, the blame for been limited to gridiron contests, it| tunity to display his wares. sprinkled with an occasional fact and PROF. JOHN B. STEARNS Thiel's rotten work on the football was thought advisable, due to the re- many touches of wit. Whose efforts in behalf of Wee Play field, rests with the Thiel coach. Any The game wasn't a strenuous con- lative proximity of the two institu- college head who realizes the neces- According to the professor, a crow House have meant much for thea- test for the Varsity. In fact, it was tions, to bring Thiel basketballers into sity of athletics to the extent of put- can count to five and the magpie to tricals here. an easy victory, as the purple players action against the Varsity. With one ting a team on the field, should un- three, while several Alfredians seem passed and shot rings around the of the fastest and most aggressive derstand that underhand tactics by unable to comprehend a greater num- visitors at nearly every stage. The WEE PLAY HOUSE COMPANY fives in their history, Thiel will come that team are a distinct detriment to br than two. The audience accepted Wellsville men were fairly good play- HARD AT WORK here on Wednesday evening determin- the name of his college, and should without a murmur all of the state- ers individually but team work was ed to carry off the victory. Purple seek to remove the cause. Small something which just didn't exist. ments of the lecturer in regard to The executive board of the Wee Play House Company is steadily con- tossers are equally determined that colleges like Thiel must realize that The game was comedy mainly. Be- investigations among the savage tribes tinuing operations on the lower floor the result shall be in an opposite if they ever reach a high rank ath- ing a practice contest, the Varsity of the world, whose counting system of Academy Hall, and before many direction, and every effort will be putletically, they should have teams took things easy, and allowed the includes only words for "one," "two," weeks have passed the embryonic forth to down the blue clad collegians. which play the game. Wellsville players to "run wild" in and "a heap." The number sense "theatre" will be ready for use. The While the injury to Jumph, Alfred Alfred meets Thiel again next their own territory. The result was is greatly increased among civilized construction of an adequate stage right guard, in the football game at season on the gridiron, and the charac- that Wellsville "wind" relaxed, and people, but even they fail to develop was one of the features which meant Greenville on Thanksgiving Day haster of play which they exhibit will their defense became so ragged that it very far. If a thousand people a great deal of planning and hard caused a great deal of averse com- probably determine whether or not Alfred pierced it with no real trouble. marched down Fifth Avenue, Prof. Seidlin estimated that the average work. However, that detail has been ment regarding Thiel, the fact must athletic relations are continued. The As a workout before the Thiel game, I New Yorker would guess their num- covered well, and now all that re- be remembered that football is a game Thiel basketball team which comes the Wellsville bout supplied very ber to be a few hundred; while the mains is the installation of footlights, in which injuries are quite common. here on Wednesday night will prob- nicely, and the fact that all of the same number marching through our a proper arangement of stage doors, Few men go through four years of ably bear up under severe criticism, Alfred squad were given an oppor- quiet village would seem to be the in- and the apportionment of suitable wall- high school and college football with- whatever type of game they may play. tunity to get in the game, means added habitants of the whole country pass- designs. Professor Stearns, Director out bearing some injuries of a more or But the students must remember that experience for many of the new men, ing in review. In this case, thousand Binns, Dr. Mix and others have all less severe nature. It cannot be said here all teams are to be treated alike, and consequently more future strength. is the word in the American language served considerable time as "car- however, that Thiel played a clean all visitors are to be accorded the The line up and summary: meaning "heap." All his hearers penter-generals" in this commendable game of football on Thanksgiving Day same welcome, and regarded as true agreed with the professor that the work. Something which Alfred has for they certainly did not. Little sportsmen until they prove them- Alfred Wellsville college lad who promised his girl a needed for a long time is coming as tricks of an essentially rotten nature selves otherwise. Give the Thiel R. F. billion kisses had lost his number the result of the efforts of these fac- were resorted to at various stages. basketball team a real welcome. Use B. Witter Watchlie sense at least. ulty members, and students who in The Thiel football men in general them squarely, and desist from any L. F. future days occupy "box" seats at the were possessed of a peculiar attitude comment regarding the football game Banks Claybacker During Assembly hour, Prof. Win-Wee Play House performances should with regard to the game. of last season. If they do not ex- C. gate announced that on alternate Wed- not forget the spirit of those indi- Approaching one of the Thiel play- hibit the proper spirit, treat them Lanphere Lindsay (Capt.) nesdays, beginning at this week's As- viduals who helped to bring about ers after the game, a member of the right at least, and show them what L. G. sembly, the music will be furnished by the successful installation of a real purple eleven asked him if he really Alfred's standards really are. It Holley Greene the classes, Seniors being given pri- theatre on ' the Alfred campus. was pleased over his conduct in the certainly cannot fail to impress them. R. G. ority. game. The Thiel man laughed. And along the sidelines at Academy R. Witter Cogle "Well, I got away with it, didn't I?" Hall on Wednesday evening, don't fail COSMOPOLITAN CLUB MEETS he grunted. Of course Thiel "got to do your amount of cheering for Substitutions: (Alfred) R. Camp- WALDO E. ROSEBUSH '09 IS CAN- At a meeting of the newly formed away with it" if that term expresses Thiel. It's hard enough for any team bell, Ford, Lyman, Solar, Newton, DIDATE FOR GENERAL ARMY Cosmopolitan Club of Alfred, held last the idea correctly, but what satisfac- to play away from home, and it's Ahern. (Wellsville) Harris, Coville. STAFF Sunday evening at Kenyon Memorial tion could there be in winning any doubly hard when the crowd is dead Field Goals: Banks 6; R. Witter 6; Waldo E. Rosebush is one of the Hall, Prof. John B. Stearns gave an athletic contest in such a fashion? Out against them. Give them every op- B. Witter; Lanphere; E. Compbell 2; three Wisconsin men selected from a interesting talk on "Cosmopolitanism in the bigger game beyond college portunity, and if they happen to be Hinchcliff 2; R. Campbell; Newton, list of 1,500 candidates as eligible for! as Contrasted with Nationalism." He days, there seems an existing penalty the best team, let them win. They'll Lindsay 4; Coville, Claybacker. appointment to the new army general traced the growth of the national, for "getting away with things" by un- have a tough time doing that, how- Foul Goals: Claybacker; Lindsay; staff, according to a Washington dis- patriotic spirit in many of the ancient derhanded methods. But Thiel's ever. Banks 3. patch He will be among the 300 na- and medieval people. Among his Referee—Ray. tional guard and reserve officers from illustrations of strong nationalism whom the staff will be selected The were the Greek kingdoms, the Roman Scorer—Orvis. DR. WRIGHT COMING NEXT DELTA SIGS BEGIN DRIVE FOR Empire, the Empire of Charlemagne other two Badger men are Maj. Fred G. WEEK Timekeeper—Anderson. Best, Milwaukee, and Paul B. Clemens, and the Crusades. The speaker ALUMNI Time of halves: 20 minutes. Superior. pointed out that cosmopolitanism is Was Classmate of Dean Titsworth Last Saturday night Alpha Zeta Mr. Rosebush has been active in growing faster at the present time Chapter of Delta Sigma Phi, initiated army circles for several years. He than nationalism. This fact is shown into their midst Forrest Tefft '14, an JUDSON ROSEBUSH '00 PLEDGES On January 27th, Dr. Isaac M. is a former lieutenant of Company G. by the several alliances between alumnus of the old K. K. K. organiza- $25,000 FOR ALFRED Wright '04, Professor of Education at and was a major in the 32d Division wholly different nationalities, and the tion. Mr. Tefft is now employed as Muhlenburg College, Allentown, Pa., Judson G. Rosebush, class of 1900, during te World War. present League of Nations. Superintendent of the Fiske Brick Co. will give an alumni lecture on "Read- Alfred College, is the man who recent The Club members present decided at Watsontown, Pa., and was piloted ing—Oral and Silent." Dr. Wright is ly donated his pledge of $25,000 for that regular meetings should be held to Alfred for the initiation by Frank ALPHA ZETA MAKES PLACE an authority on this subject, and has Alfred. Mr. Rosebush is a modest, every two weeks. Notice of these Lobaugh '20, Alpha Zeta is to be considerable of a reputation as a lec- man in that he dislikes the publicity Each year the Delta Sigma Phi fra- meetings will be posted, and all stu- congratulated upon obtaining a man turer. He is a classmate of Dean •which naturally comes to those who ternity offers two silver cups, one for dents and faculty members interested of such high standing in the Ceramic Titsworth. display such magnificent spirit, but the chapter having the greatest num- in the Club's work are cordially in- World as Mr. Tefft. permission has finally been secured to ber of letter men on the athletic teams, vited. At each of these meetings one print his name for the first time in the other for the Chapter getting the faculty member and two club members MISSED EVE OF RETRIBUTION connection with the gift. Mr. Rose- highest scholastic standing. will give talks of interest. At least two college Freshmen NOTICE bush is a member of the Board of It is of interest to note that out The membership of the Cosmopoli- were absent from the annual vaude- All students desiring to invite out- Trustees of Alfred University, and has of the thirty active Chapters in Delta tan Club is not restricted, as many ville called the N S. P. M. Newton siders to the Assembly Dance may, exerted much influence to favor this was detained at home by sickness, Sigma Phi, Alpha Zeta finished suppose, to the foreign born students if they so desire, obtain private in- institution. His w-ork and his gift third on the list for the athletic cup of Alfred. Any student or professor and James Yaniack, a new student this is certainly appreciated by all con- and fifth in order for the scholastic is welcome to the ranks of this small term, was too late in registering to vitations from Robert A. Boyd, chair- nected with Alfred. cup. but thriving organization. participate. man of the Dance Committee. A PLEASANT EVENING Some of the students of Alfred may have noticed that about the middle o£ j N. Y. S. A. NOTES December those who studied at the j Alfred-Almond-Hornell Auto-Bus library did so silently and consci- entiously. Of one diligent female stu- dent and the restless gentleman im- A new student has arrived—Ethyl Prof. Camenga took charge of chapel ONE WAY PARE FROM ALFRED 55 cents Alcohol. Thursday morning and all were more patiently awaiting the closing hour than pleased with the concert of of nine the present narrative will Mrs. Carlton Jones of Batavia, form- briefly tell. The scene would have Time Table erly Miss Pauline Babcock, visited the song which he gave us, accompanied by Miss Gladys Davis. been changed if the time had not been chapel exercises Friday morning. so near exams. This pair would have 8:30 A. M 11:15 A. M. Junior:—I have a hard time obey- Miss Mary Sick, who is taking a been one of many couples who were 1:30 P. M. 5:15 P. M. business course in Hornell, spent the ing my parents." strolling or loitering over the Alfred week-end with Miss Lillian Martin. Senior:—"Really?" landscape,—all within the limit of the 7:00 P. M 10:30 P. M. The Jitney dance put on by the j Junior:—"0! my yes, you should village lights, of course. have heard where my father told me Juniors Saturday night was well at-' The hero was impatient because he to go when I asked for an extra al- The People's Line tended. The receipts were about $15. j could find nothing to do. The girl lowance." To preserve a friend, three things i had told him to call for her at 8:15, are necessary; to honor him present, How was iron first discovered? but study-time seemed precious, so Hornell-Allegany Transportation Co. praise him absent and assist in his Frosh—I'm a little rusty on that, she kept repeating, "I'll be ready in necessities. but I think they smelt it. juSt a minute." The restless escort, who dreaded At one of the chapel periods last I Do Freshmen Really Think? the three hours of study awaiting him week Jack Searles gave us an out-Whe' n I git down to Alfred town, at the frat house, hated to waste part line of the trip he took to New York ! I'll sure write stories of renown of the evening at the library. Being to obtain knowledge of the present j To Pap and Maw and sister Sue, GO TO B. S. BASSETT'S a Junior in Ceramics, he started a day poultry production and marketing. • Of all the things I'm gonna do, search for the latest in tunnel kiln The rates in these large concerns are j When I arrive. For the many things that you need or will need in the construction. He glanced casually surprising. I'll paint the town a fiery red, over the magazines and papers. Find- CLOTHING LINE The editor and assistant editor! I'll never think of going to bed, ing nothing about kilns or clay, he would be very grateful to any Ag stu- j I'll lead the Seniors out for larks, turned to the card index. He expect- Kuppenheimer Good Clothes, Marshall and Walk-Over dents who would, once or twice in aj And walk the Co-eds through the parks ed to find at least the latest volumes Shoes, Arrow and Wilson Bros. Shirts, Interwoven and Black while, write an article for the Fiat When I arrive. of the Journal of the American Cer- Cat Socks are but a few suggestions of the good things that and place it in the little box just I'll know the athletes all by namme, amic Society listed as part of Al- we have for you. inside the front entrance door. It is j They'll cheer me on "Say kid, you're fred's library. He was shocked and up to each one of you to aid in mak- game," disappointed to find nothing about B. S. BASSETT ing our part of the paper a success. I'll flash my High School letters, say, Dressier, tunnel kiln, or even kiln in The Y. W. C. A. and C. L. M. C. A. jThere's one good guy comes in the day the whole file. have united and are holding their ] When I arrive. The clock told the serious minded meetings together each Sunday night. ] They'll know me on the campus then Junior that "just a minute" would ATTENTION "We wish more of the student body, al- They'll count me with their biggest last twenty minutes more. He de- termined to glean some ceramic so faculty, would attend these meet- men, A fresh line of Lowney, Shrafft & Alphine Chocolates ings and help keep up the spirit al- At football games I'll act the clown knowledge from the shelves even if ready accumulated as well as to add I'll sure raise at Alfred town it proved to be the final act of his also more. When I arrive. career. Turning in desperation to the librarian, he demanded the latest A good line lof Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobacco copies of the Journal, "The Clay- Worker," and "Brick." These mag- WE SERVE PURITY ICE CREAM NEVER MIND THE KNOCKERS tingency not otherwise provided for. azines were strange and unknown to This plea is a real need and should re- Manufactured by Never mind the knockers, the more idealistic professor, who ceive the hearty support of all. We Paul Johner, Hornell, N. Y. Go ahead and make your play; suggested that the ceramist try the want our college to stand on a firm They're in every worker's way; library in State School. The hero, basis in athletics as she does on Meals our Specialty Never mind the knockers. who had now forgotten his promised scholarship. By the recognition and honor as escort, groaned. Only two Everyone who seeks to shine, support of this project and any others Call And See Us nights previous he had valentined his If successful, they malign; which by their nature prove them- way into the Ceramic library to work 'Tis of fame a certain sign— selves to be of such immediate im- on "abstracts," only to be accused the THE ALFRED CAFE Never mind the knockers. port, we may declare our true loyalty following morning of stealing Vol. Ill They strike only those who climb; in the furtherance of all that is to be of T. A. C. S. Never mind the knockers. for the good of A. U. 'Tis success they deem a crime; At a recent meeting of the Athletic Looking boldly into his superior's THE NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL OF Never mind the knockers. Council, the Graduate Manager, Pro- eyes, the frantic ceramist demanded to know what the library had which CLAY-WORKING AND CERAMICS If they hammer at your name, fessor Bennehoff, was authorized to he could profitably read, w;hy the AT ALFRED UNIVERSITY Then, be sure, you're in the game; schedule ione game in each season (football, basketball and baseball) at reading room fee which he contributed 'Tis a species of acclaim; should go for gold fish feed instead Courses in Ceramic Engineering and Applied Art Never mind the knockers. which the "Bible" or any other form of ticket shall be void. A minimum of ceramic litereature, why the names fee is to be charged and the proceeds jof Profs. Binns, Shaw, and Bole, JUMPH FUND HEREAFTER TO BE are to go toward the creation and j famous in their work, should not ap- Young men and women who are looking for interesting work should DESIGNATED "INJURY FUND" maintenance of a permanent athletic pear in the list of authors in Al- ask for Catalogue The recent injury of Durwood Jumph I fund to be used in defraying the ex-fred's library—and many other what's ! and why's. has caused students, and faculty as penses of any injuries which our CHARLES F. BINNS, Director well, to consider the advisability of j players may receive. Would any gentle reader be much creating a definite budget to be known surprised to know that the unfortu- as the "Injury Fund." While tech-, nate hero was ordered out of the li- nically the Athletic Association is ofiBUT STILL THEY'LL HAVE AN- brary? At 11 P. M., he was found by necessity protected by a clause which OTHER TRY his fraternity brothers wandering releases it from the responsibility of A year ago they were engaged, through the village streets murmur- being held liable for the care and | Their smiles were for each other, ing huskily, "If I could only get some maintenance of any man injured while They loved so true and ardently, dope on that new Dressier." working in its interest and in the in- There could never be another! SUTTON'S STUDIO terest of the college, or again of being But now, alas, 'tis different, ALUMNI liable to the payment of any sum•*~Thei! r minds are somehow changed Dr. J. Nelson Norwood occupied the which shall be demanded by the par-' They walk about with sober wien, pulpit at the Congregational Church in 11 Seneca Street ent or guardian of an injured man,' No more are they deranged. Wellsville last Sunday morning. the latter reason for which has been Frat pins and rings and other things Ruth Rogers '09, who has been quite j the cause for such an enactment in Have now changed hands again seriously ill at the St. James Mercy HORNELL colleges generally, we yet feel no de- j The future clears before them. Hospital at Hornell, was taken to New sire to interpret this matter strictly. They're women and they're men. York City last Friday, where she will The readiness with which the present' spend sometime at the home of her sum is being contributed is a vol-i "DER DEUTSCHE VEREIN" brother, and receive medical attention. untary expression of the faith in which Laurence M. Bliss '13, who ha been Alfred students regard athletics. It is A German Club, bearing the name spending sometime with his parents in more significantly a splendid illustra- "Der deutsche Verein," was organized Bolivar and recuperating from a long ( People think prices should come down; so do we. tion of the tender feeling and noble last Wednesday evening by students of illness, left on December 27 for Berke- We're bringing prices down regardless of what it costs impulses engendered by the injury of the German department. It will meet ley, Cal. Mr. Bliss is much improved us; the values in Hart Schaft'ner & Marx clothes are one who has sacrificed in the name of twice a month, the first meeting to in health, and expects to reside in athletics. Let us see if we can notbe held Wednesday evening, Jan. 19th, Berkeley, where he will join his wife unusual at these prices. continue this thing with an increasing in the assembly of Kenyon Hall at 7:- and little daughter. enthusiasm, one which will involve 30. All students interested in German President Davis and Dean Titsworth alumni, as well as present students. are cordially invited to become mem- returned Sunday evening from their It should result in the establishment of bers and are asked to submit then- trip to New York, Poughkeepsie and a fund which shall be permanently names to the secretary of the club, Yonkers. In New York both attended at the disposal of our athletic, associ- J. H. Earth. $25, $50, $55, $40 a meeting of the Association of Ameri- ation for use in the caring for any can Colleges, and were present in STAR CLOTHING HOUSE man who should by chance be injured, Louise Lair passed the week-end Yonkers at a meeting of the Church 134-136 Main St., 4-6 Church St., Hornell, N. Y. or, in fact, for the meeting of any con- at her home in Canisteo. Board of Education. I absolute breach of discipline, there are ATHLETIC SPIRIT students in college who may, perhaps, Last Tuesday afternoon, during FIAT LUX take matters into their own hands. Mrs. Mix's beginning class in "Funda- NEW YORK If one person suffers, let all others mentals of Speech," two short talks implicated be handed the same repri- Published weekly by the students of were given, which greatly impressed STATE SCHOOL OP Alfred University mand. The Fiat believes in fair play the few students who heard them. Mr. and no favors. Let's see that we have C. A. Feig '23, delivered a forceful it. AGRICULTURE Alfrd, N. Y., January 18, 1921 defense of Pres. Davis' liberal attitude in regard to out-of-town football games At The Fiat goes to press this week as played on Saturday. The students it did last, without the services of its are unanimously in support of the ALFRED UNIVERSITY EDITOR-IN-CHIEF competent Editor-in-Chief Clair Peck, President in this matter. They resent Three year Agricultural Course J. Clair Peck '22 who has been at Meadville visiting the unjust criticism coming from a ASSOCIATE EDITORS Jumph. The injured football player few religionists not familiar with con- Two year Home Economics Course Alice M. Dickinson '24 Ray C. Witter '21 is convalescing rapidly, and in a few ditions who, from a distance of hun- One year Home Economics Course weeks more will be able to "take up George Stearns '23 Elizabeth Ayars '22 dreds of miles, scold at the inevitable Two year Rural Teachers' Course his bed and walk," though the chances onward progress of Alfred. ALUMNI EDITOR are that he will be at his home in Perry, Catalogue and further particulars sent upon request. Julia Wahl 'IS N. Y., for several weeks before he The other talk was from Burt Bliss comes to Alfred. Whether Jumph will j '23, who switched to basketball after Address, REPORTERS return to school this term is doubtful, failing to formulate a speech about A. E. CHAMPLIN, Acting Director. Irwin Conroe '23 D. M. Worden '21 and the chances are slight that he will the recent Xmas dinner. Burt's ideas Julian O'Brien '23 Robert Clark '22 be here for the spring session. With- concerning moral support of the in a few weeks he will probably pay basketball squad were just about right, MANAGING EDITOR and deserve publication. A poorly- Leon B. Coffin '22 us a visit at least. Everyine will be glad to see him, and it is only arranged schedule, which Alfred men WEARING APPAREL ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR too bad that he cannot be here next fought through gamely, should not Charles C. Lake '23 Wednesday evening when Thiel and i kill all the spirit in such a college as FOR WOMEN AND MISSES Alfred meet on the basketball floor. Alfred. Whisperings against the in- N. Y. S. A. EDITOR dividual players and the managers, There is no question but that the re- QUALITY GARMENTS Frances Witter sult would be pleasing to him. both graduate and student, change the N. Y. S. A. ASSISTANT students from supporters to kickers. AT REASONABLE PRICES MANAGING EDITOR Canisius College of Buffalo, Alfred's No one should doubt the* fighting Henry Dea Thanksgiving Day foe, is making great spirit of every man active in the play- preparations for football next fall. Ne- ing and managing of this season's bas- Tut tie & Rockwell Co. gotiations were well under way with ketball team. If the students on Since the snows and frosts of winter Sefton, a former Cornell Ail-American the sidelines work for the winter sport Main St. "The Big Store" Hornell, N. Y. have descended upon the tranquil Al- end, to coach the Catholic college, but as they did fior football, Alfred's men fred valley, seasonal sports have as- will be all-victorious. now it is reported that Eddie Casey, Y. W. C. A. submit articles at that time, they sumed a certain share of considera- star halfback for three seasons on the The foregoing suggests that a sum- tion. That small body of water on The second meeting devoted to the might do so by arrangement with Harvard team, and coach of Mt. Union mary of the basketball season thus far Dean Titsworth. the west hillside known familiarly as University last fall, is to pilot the blue would be appropriate. The first game theme of this term "How to be a true "John's Pond" is now coated with ice, and white. Last season Canisius con- of the season was an easy victory follower of Jesus Christ" was held on and provides an excellent place for quered St. Lawrence, the eleven which for Colgate. Her team easily de- Sunday evening under the leadership Miss Anna Lown '21, spent the week- skating. Quite a number of students went through the season defeating feated the travel-worn Alfred men 84-of Louis Ackerly and Elizabeth Ayars. end in Hornell. have braved the icy winds which Rochester, Buffalo, Hobart, Middle- 9. A victory by the Varsity over The special topic for Miss Ackerly's sweep across the surface of "John's bury, St. Stephens and other strong some Addison lads by a score of 30-discussion was "The best guide book Pond" to indulge in the great winter teams. Alfred will have a hard eleven 21 failed to soothe' the smarting pride for finding our way." She told ways pastime. Although the pond is not to face next Turkey Day afternoon. of the purple players. The James- and means by which the Bible can be excessively large there seems no rea- town Legion team found the Alfred brought to be an important factor in son way hockey could not be played ' ETA PHI INITIATES five unprepared for a real battle on our daily life, and the guide by which there, and for those advocates and! Four new members were initiated the night after vacation, and snatched we may always hope to be directed. former participants in the sport, the into the mysteries of the Eta Phia 38-15 victory. Buffalo's fast team suggestion as to the organization of |Gamma at the fraternity house last had no great trouble in disposing of Speaking of Candy— an Alfred hockey team might be warm- night. The names follow: Clair Win- the Alfred quint 29-7. The Varsity THE SPHERE OF WOMAN ly met. If any student is interested ship, Ag '23, Fillmore, N. Y., Ken-showed improved form against the They talk about a woman's sphere as " When her sweet tooth says or has any ideas on the subject, talk neth Winship, Ceramics '24, Fillmore, Wellsville Collegians, winning de- though it had a limit; Candy, her wisdom tooth the matter over with someone else. N. Y., Walter Preische, Ceramics, '24, cisively by a 43-18 score. That, in There's not a place on earth or in i says Liggett's." who is also interested, and the result •Yonkers, N. Y., Robert Armstrong '22. short, is basketball's past. What heaven, may be that before the winter is \ about the future, especially this game There's not a task to mankind given, We have the hox of candy over, the student body of Alfred may There will be an intra-mural basket- against Thiel? There's not a blessing or a woe, have the opportunity of witnessing— ball league formed in the near future There's not a whispered yes or no, you are looking for, at the for the first time—a Varsity hockey under the direction of Coach Wes- There's not a life or birth, price you want to pay. team. becher. Each class, in both college There's not a feather's weight of and agricultural School will be repre- Y, M. C. A. worth— Liggett's Pink Package $1.25 There is an old service axiom which sented by a team. Much interest The college branch of the Mens' Without a woman in it. " Regular 1 pound package 1.50 states that "it isn't what you do, it's will naturally result from the con-Christian Association is planning to 2 " " 3.00 what you get away with." That, of tests, and class spirit should grow extend through this term the program 3 " " 4.25 course, is a rather poor way of look- by leaps and bounds. The schedule which was more or less successful dur- In the next issue of the Alfred Sun 5 " " 7.00 ing at things, but is necessarily true of games will be announced next ing the first term. Regular weekly there will be a "special feature" page " Debut package 1.75 in a general sense in almost any phase week. Whether Varsity men will be meetings will be held Wednesday on which will be printed a number of of life. The fact remains, however, allowed to participate is not known Elect " 1.50 evenings at Burdick Hall, the Klan Al- articles written by members of Dr. Gutb's Regular Package 1.65 that when you don't get away with as yet, but the chances are that all pine house, at the Castle and the Eta Titsworth's class in "Special Feature things, you should pay the penalty. men who are not regulars will be Story Writing." Some of these Pocket " 1.65 Phi house. One Sunday evening Fruit and Nut Package 1.85 If there is no penalty attached to an allowed to compete. meeting of the whole Association will articles are extremely well done, and be called each month. Efforts are contain many characterizations of lo- being made to secure Miss Weisel, cal interest. It is hoped this "pub- Stop In When In Town state Y. W. C. A. secretary, for a licity" attempt on the part of the class SHOES OF QUALITY union meeting during February. Plans will lead to greater interest in special are also being completed to bring Mr. feature work, and that it will prove MAKE OUR SODA FOUNTAIN Joseph Smith of Hornell, formerly popular with the student body, many YOUR MEETING PLACE JOHN KELLY BUSTER BROWN Lieutenant of British Infantry, for a of whom are constant readers of the SHOES SHOES talk to the men of Alfred, sometime Alfred Sun. Through the kindness of in March. Editor Crumb the publication of the FOR FOR "special feature stories" has been WOMEN CHILDREN At Sunday night's meeting of the made possible, and at intervals Si SOU Y. M. C. A. Cabinet, some changes throughout the year, the extra page were made in group leaders. Don Bur- will appear. If there are any stu- Miller - Strong's 50 Canisteo Street, Hornell, N. Y. dick will take Robert Clark's place dents,, not members of the Special Hornell, New York A little out of the way, but it pays to walk as leader at Burdick Hall. Fred Feature class, who should desire to GiOTab will continue in charge of the Klan discussions. Dean Worden will continue his work at the Delta Sig house. STUDENTS ENJOY If the fellows put their best thoughts Athletic Movies into these discussions, worth-while GOOD ICE CREAM and CONFECTIONERY ideas are sure to be produced. The Saturday Evening, January 22 8:00 P. M. leaders should not be expected to do all the talking. Too many of the fel- Frature Picture TRY loWs, when thinking of these meetings, say to themselves, "Let George do "MALE AND FEMALE" MAT TIE'S it." "The student and the church," PARAMOUNT POST NATURE the chapter to be discussed this Wed- CHRISTY COMEDY Right Where theBus Stops nesday evening, has some helpful, in- spiring suggestions. How many of ix Broadway Hornell, N. Y. the 65 Y. M. C. A. members have tried Prices 20 and 35 cents to find them? FOREIGN STUDENTS AT ALFRED LIBRARY NOTES SPECIAL PRICES UNIVERSITY Professor Clawson of the library is Liu, Charniack, Kadlebowsky, Feli- starting a collection of lantern slides You will be as pleased to see the new on all new winter suits and overcoats. cetti, Vachuska, Castro, Desai, Limi- on various subjects to be used by the nana, Piotrowska. A list of recently j Specials on all York Shirts. different departments. Prof. Clawson PALL COATS, SUITS, PUES arrived immigrants at Ellis Island, j has donated about fifty dollars worth Outing Night Robes, special $1.75 ! or a group of Bolshevik agitators on of slides. In due time these will be Outing Pajamas, special $2.75 as we will be to have you the East Side? Neither. It's a group ' catalogued and ready for distribution. of students and professors at Alfred Professor Stearns who will lecture in GARDNER & GALLAGHER University. And Alfred isn't a metro- Chapel on Wednesday will use slides (Incorporated) politan university, >or one expressly for from Professor Clawson's collection. foreign students; its a little college, The glass case in the library was Erlich Bros., Hornell, N. Y. away back in the hills of Western formerly the property of the Orophi- New York—the last place where one lian Lyceum. The cut glass in the "Where What You Buy Is Good" would expect to find students collect- case was donated to that Lyceum by ed from the four corners of the earth. the Honorable John Davidson. There BUBBLING OVER Why do they come to Alfred? It's also hangs in the hallway the photo- a hard question to answer, as it varies graphs of Mr Davidson, Judge Hub- in individual cases, but most of them bard, Ex-governor Wilson of Kentucky are in Ceramic or Pre-Medical work, and ex-Dean A. B. Kenyon. Several with new Fall Men's and Young Men's and Alfred offers special opportuni- pictures have been placed upon the ties in those lines. But the truth o£ We Are Ready For You Suits, Knox Hats and Manhattan walls. the matter is this: Alfred, like a little The beautiful palm on the librarian's With a complete line of Dry Goods, Cloaks, Suits and Shirts. eddy at the side of a stream, is only desk was the gift of Mrs. Frank Beyea. catching a little of the stream of stu- Purs, at prices about one-half less than same merchandise dent immigration which is pouring sold for last year. into American universities, both from across the seas, and from the foreign UNIVERSITY MUSIC STOF LET US SHOW YOU quarters of our large cities. Voice—Violin—Piano SCHAUL .& ROOSA CO. These students are mostly here for T. F. LEAHY study and hard work, because they Public School Music 117 Main St. Hornell want to go back to their own country Sheet Music and Music Book and make their mark there, or to stay in this country and be something THE PLAZA RESTAURANT more than "Wops" and "Bo-Hunks." What, then, is their influence on C. F. BABCOCK CO. The Leading Place in college life and surroundings? Are 114-118 Main St. HORNELL they rallying-points of Bolshevism? V. A. BAGGS & CO. HORNELL REGULAR DINNERS They are not. Are they Socialists? NEW ERA OF LOWER PRICE IS HERE and Not as a rule. They are the best General Merchandise This fact is evident in every department in the establishment CLUB SUPPERS of their race, who have grasped the Served Daily ideal of Americanism, who realize As we have in the past consistently maintained the that this is a country of individual high quality of merchandise we offer, so in the 142 Main St. opportuntiy;—that here it is "each for 24 hour service Phone 484 himself and the devil take the last," present we meet the present lower prices —and they don't want to be the last. W. W. SHELDON VALUE FIRST—PRICE COMMENSURATE WITH IT So they come here to study medicine LIVERY, SALES, FEED or engineering or economics, with the and idea of becoming more worth-while in TRUMAN & LEWIS EXCHANGE STABLES the world. The respect of the writer MAJESTIC THEATRE, HORNELL, N. Y. TONSORIAL ARTISTS for foreigners has grown enormously Bus to all trains since he entered college. And, these Daily Matinee Daily Matinee Basement—Rosebush Block facts being true, the foreigner is good for the college, morally. HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE AND PICTURES But, is the moral environment of the MRS. J. L. BEACH Three Times Daily: 2:15, 7:00, and 9 o'clock college good for the foreigner? It ALFRED UNIVERSITY Millinery Prices: Matinee, 20c, 25c. Evening, 30c, 40c, 50c nearly always brings him to an about- Sunday Evenings at 7-9. Price 30c face in his principles and ideals. If, A modern, well equipped standard Col- as in the case of a Brazilian student Featuring special musical programs always. lege, with Technical Schools whom I knew, he comes with the idea A Good Place to buy your that college is a place to have a good Buildings, Equipments and Endow- TALKING MACHINE time, he discovers that it is a place SHEET MUSIC ments aggregate over a Million to dig in and work; he either does it SPORTING GOODS Dollars or leaves school. This young man KOSKIE MUSIC CO. Courses in Liberal Arts, Science, En- left school. And, paradoxically, if he 127 Main St HORNELL, N. Y. FOR FINE PHOTOGRAPHS gineering, Agricultural, Home Eco- comes with the idea of working hard nomics, Music and Applied Art and spending his whole time on his studies, he finds out that college is a ALFRED BAKERY place for a jolly good time: if he Faculty of 44 highly trained special- Full line of Baked Goods THE TAYLOR STUDIO ists, representing 25 principle doesn't go to the football games, attend American Colleges mass meetings and various other stu- and Confectionery 122 Main St. Hornell, N. Y. dent gatherings, he isn't "in it." This H. E. PIETERS Total Student Body over 400. College was the case with a foreign friend of Student Body over 200. College the writer, who came to college on Freshman Class 1920—73 limited means, and literally worked himself bald-headed; but the college DR. W. W. COON Combines high class cultural with worked a transformation in him; he "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS' technical and vocational training became filled with the school spirit, Dentist Social and moral influences good and, when he left, was completely Both 'Phones Expenses moderate Americanized. WETTLIN FLORAL COMPANY jJ. H. Hills Americanization—that is the big Tuition free in Engineering, Agricul- service Alfred does for its foreign ALFRED MEAT MARKET ture, Home Economics and Applied Hornell, N. Y. students. The college, especially the Art All Kinds of small college, is one of the greatest Everything in forces in this country, in the Ameri- Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats For catalogues and other information, Stationary and canization process. Oysters and Oyster Crackers in season GEORGE M. JACOX address FRUITS, GROCERIES, VEGETABLES School Supplies The foreign student, then, is a bene- COIT L. WHEATON fit to the college, and the college, CONFECTIONERY, ETC. China and Glassware BOOTHE C. DAVIS, Pres. immeasurably more, is a benefit to Corner West University and Main Groceries the foreign student. C. A. BEEBE '22. Streets E. E. FENNER Magazines There was a fair-sized crowd at MEN'S CLOTHING Books i the movies Saturday night when Mar- Hardware FURNISHINGS j ion Davies, popular screen star was ALFRED, N. Y. Pillows and seen in that delightful melodrama, Banners "Cecilia of the Pink Roses." The HATS AND CAPS story of the humorous, kind-hearted, Alfred Theological Sporting Goods old Irishman, his wayward son and YOUR BEST FRIEND Candies and Fruits beautiful daughter is highly emo- Priced Within Reason in times of adversity tional and one of the best pictures Seminary that Alfred has been shown this year. is a bank account After the movies the studnts en- A School of Religion and Teacher joyed a jitney dance conducted by F. H. ELLIS GUS VEIT & COMPANY the Juniors of the Agricultural School Training for the benefit of the Kanakadea. UNIVERSITY BANK Main St and Broadway Edith Teal and Benny Volk furnished Pharmacist Hornell, N. Y. music for about 25 couples. Alfred, N. Y.